As Sam rides to safety, the golems fall. Chuckles lets out a yelp and shoes his head. The gnomish rider realizes the danger that has affected his companion. He quickly spurs Chuckles to make a hasty retreat to fresher air.
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 43/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Friday November 23rd, 2012 1:13:25 AM
ooc-shakes not shoes
Sarnak: AC17/13/14 - CMD17 - HP39/47 Kyachi:(Haste 5rds) AC28/14/25 - CMD21 - HP37/42 d20+6=23 ; d20+6=24 ; Friday November 23rd, 2012 1:37:49 AM
Sarnak and Kyachi both nod at terser "Indeed, let's get out of here before we choke."
OOC: Last post I made rolls of 18 and 14 to resist the effects, this round i made rolls of 23 and 24 to resists the effects of the posion.
Dernock Uristson HP 27/27 (38) AC 21/14/19 CMD21 [Nauseous] d20+8=17 ; Friday November 23rd, 2012 2:07:29 AM
Dernock seems to be feeling a lot better and promptly gets out. Fresh air first, rescuing the others, later. _________ Fortitude Save 17
Moving to K9, If Dernock has to he'll attempt to drag the remains of Flesh golem out of the way.
CDM Jerry Friday November 23rd, 2012 12:40:33 PM
Hey guys, two things:
First I've sent a very important email to both Derek and Martin. Read and reply guys.
Second, I've sent an email to the entire game. Read and reply guys.
Shinto AC: 20/F:16/T:13(SR:15) CMD: 21/25vs trip HP: 42/46 Friday November 23rd, 2012 8:06:02 PM OOC: Checking in; No DM post today?
DM Carl Friday November 23rd, 2012 10:21:18 PM Late post...this holiday has my internal clock and schedule all fouled up.
These fumes are no joke. Several stalwart dwarves are already on their way to the lands of rest.
Thankfully, there are enough who are still able to keep it together & help shuffle everyone out. Several minutes are spent breathing in the cleaner air; the stuffy confines and stinking evil of the necromancer's den never smelled quite so good.
"Whew! If you wanted a snack, you could have just opened the vat. No need to go making a mess," comes Brann's familiar grating voice. "Really, you are guests here. You could at least have waited until I was back with my snack before killing those golems. The necromancers spent a lot of time making those. You should at least leave them a note explaining what happened..."
Back in the tunnels, there are still several places the party hasn't explored, but where to start?
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Survival checks (aid another is appropriate here) to see if you can figure where to go, please.
The fatigued condition will dissipate quickly once you can breath again. Ignore the standard 8 hours of rest required.
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 43/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Saturday November 24th, 2012 2:26:51 AM
Sam uses inspire competence on Taggart to aid with the pathfinding.
(+2 bonus to survival check)
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 43/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Saturday November 24th, 2012 3:10:16 AM
ooc to team -Please do not use any more of my bardic performance rounds for inspire competence. I have 3 left for the day.
Oathbreaker 20/15/16 - 34/41 - CMD 20 d20+16=35 ; Saturday November 24th, 2012 1:48:39 PM
The Oathbreaker takes a few minutes to regain his compose, coughing and hacking until he can breathe properly again. He kneels down, inspecting the ground carefully for any more tracks he could have missed. (Survival 35 with +2 from Sam)
Devlin -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 19 -- HP 40/40 d20+1=10 ; Saturday November 24th, 2012 2:45:09 PM
Devlin gasps for air once out of the room. As his thoughts settle he quickly checks himself and his companions. They had us backed in that room like rabid kobolds, got ta keep that from happening again.
Once ready he helps Tagg locate the trail again.
Aid survival = 10
Ooc: might be my last post for a few days. Have a good weekend all.
DM Carl: Be safe, Matt. See you when you return...
Shinto AC: 20/F:16/T:13(SR:15) CMD: 21/25vs trip HP: 42/46 Aid Another: d20=14 ; Saturday November 24th, 2012 8:39:36 PM
Shinto stomps the shaft of his magic ax into the ground; his muscles still bulging from the potion he gulped down earlier. His face still scrunched in a foul expression; his anger really shows when Brann starts speaking.
I'd love a snack! Freshly boiled Imp legs with a side of yer face as the boiling pot. Shinto is obviously too enraged to help Oathbreaker track anything at the moment.
Yer a coward! ye saw what we did to t'em Golems, you keep talkin like ye are an we bound ter find ya! Wut ye think we gunna do to ye ey? He stamps the ax on the ground again and shakes his head.
What would Domi Do here ey?
He paces about in a small circle, stoking his beard, Wut ye thinkin Tag? How many tunnels are actually available to travel ey?
Shonti AC18/17/14 - CMD14 - HP44/44 d20+3=10 ; d20+3=5 ; d20+2=12 ; Sunday November 25th, 2012 12:54:41 AM Shonti watches on as his brother and Kyachi tear apart the last of the Flesh Golems, trying to hold his breath until he can escape the room. Unfortunately enough for him, a piece of flesh from the golem smacks him right in the mouth as Kyachi's claws rip it up and send small chunks flying different directions. He gasps as it connects with his lips, and draws in a breath of the horrid fumes from the embalming fluid as the bit of flesh falls from his face.
Not able to hold his breath anymore after getting a whif of the fumes, Shonti begins hacking and coughing immediately after smelling the foul stuff. Once the Golems are torn apart, Shonti does his best to get out of the room as fast as he possibly can, almost coughing up a lung along the way...
Once out of the room, Shonti spends a minute or a few regaining his composure from the foul smelling fluids leaked from the busted vat. He then begins trying to aid the Oathbreaker in any way that he can once he returns to tracking the footprints of our enemies. ======================================================================= OOC: Fortitude Save: 1d20+3=10 Fortitude Save: 1d20+3=5 (Wasn't sure if I missed 1 or 2 combat rounds total...) Aid Survival: 1d20+2=12... It seems as though the Dice Gods are punishing me for missing a couple posts this week... Wll played Dice Gods... Well played.. ;)
Terser: HP 48/48 - AC 22/12/20 - CMD 20 d20+8=14 ; 2d6=8 ; Sunday November 25th, 2012 11:08:54 AM aid survival 14 Terser tries to help tracking, but he's more concerned with restoring everyone's health before he worries about where to go next. He releases a wave of energy to help heal and refresh everyone.
[i]heal all for 8[/roll]
Dernock Uristson HP 27/27 (38) AC 21/14/19 CMD21 Sunday November 25th, 2012 5:07:35 PM
Dernock turns to Shinto and makes a pointed request Please dun' be talkin' about food at a time like this. Slumped against the wall his face is still a bit pale and he still seems to be breathing heavily.
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 43/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Sunday November 25th, 2012 5:38:55 PM
Sam rides over to the pallor-stricken Dernock and gives him a consolatory pat on the shoulder.
"You're a tough dwarf Dernock. You'll perk up in no time."
Meanwhile, Chuckles takes interest in Dernock's armor. He bites into Dernock's leg piece and tugs at it.
"Chuckles, cut it out!"
Sam manages to pull on the reigns enough that the obnoxious hyena lets go.
"Sorry Dernock. Get well soon..."
Sam awaits for Taggart's findings. He knows that the group's pathfinder knows his way around the Scab.
Shinto AC: 20/F:16/T:13(SR:15) CMD: 21/25vs trip HP: 36/46 Sunday November 25th, 2012 5:59:34 PM Ye, I could use a bite to eat as well me lad... Darn Imp gettin to me...
He says to Dernock, still helping Tag find which way to go.
Shonti AC18/17/14 - CMD14 - HP44/44 Sunday November 25th, 2012 7:19:17 PM "Brother, some of us are still feelin' a bit ill at the moment.. Let's get away from this vile stench before we start discussin' our next meal eh?" Shonti says to Shinto, wanting very much for his stomach to settle before even thinking of eating anything.
DM Carl Monday November 26th, 2012 7:55:02 AM
Recovery from the fumes of the embalming fluid comes quickly once the dwarves are out of the immediate area. There's a lingering smell, especially from Shinto since he's drenched in the stuff.
Shinto's throat is raw. His eyes feel dry against his lids and blinking is painful. Still, he's a Zarbadium & therefor full of harsh words for the party's demonic mascot. Shonti does his best to calm the mad rantings. Shinto's wounds are still painless. Alarmingly, the flesh around them is starting to toughen. Parts of the dwarf seem to be embalming before his eyes.
No actual negatives for Shinto, but feel free to RP up the discomfort until the stuff is somehow removed.
The wave of healing from Terser closes a few wounds and soothes the inflammed membranes of those suffering from formaldehyde exposure. Even Shinto gets a moment's respite.
Sam comforts and aids those around him while reining in his hyena. It's a good thing he's cute, cause he sure is a handful.
Dernock received the worst of it all, it seems. The double whammy of mutilated dwarves and formaldehyde fumes means the dwarf if still reeling. Still, he's out of there now & can pull himself together when he feels up to it.
While the party recovers, Oathbreaker and Devlin are at work figuring out their next move. Oathbreaker is looking for tracks when he realizes something important: those vats had to get in there somehow. Taking a figurative step back, he's able to track the movements of those large vats through a nearby tunnel. Hopefully he can trace them back to their origin.
***
Now that Thanksgiving is done, I'm getting back on a morning post schedule. Next post will be tomorrow morning.
Oathbreaker 20/15/16 - 34/41 - CMD 20 d20+14=34 ; d20+19=36 ; Monday November 26th, 2012 10:41:22 AM
A rare smile graces the Oathbreakers face calling back to everyone to fall back into order. Following behind Braugh, the masked dwarf makes his way through the tunnels, keeping an eye out for anything, including Brann's taunts.
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Survival: 34 Perception: 36
Terser: HP 48/48 - AC 22/12/20 - CMD 20 d20+10=17 ; Monday November 26th, 2012 12:02:20 PM
Terser follows in his place in line, content to let the experts break the trail, and keeping his senses alert for any other disturbances.
perception 17 (19 for stonework) shield and bull's strength have probably worn off by now, so all values are reset to normal
Devlin -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 19 -- HP 40/40 d20+17=18 ; Monday November 26th, 2012 2:01:15 PM
Devlin coughs out a last lung full of fumes and takes his place in the group. He keeps quiet and stays alert. His crossbow is at the ready. Anytime the imp talks a scowl crosses over the rogues face, his hands grip his crossbow as if he were wringing someones neck.
Stealth = 18
OOC: Well that did not take long at all to get set up. The time change will be a bit confusing but I should be able to post everyday. The WiFi here is rather good.
Sarnak: AC17/13/14 - CMD17 - HP39/47 Kyachi:(Haste 5rds) AC28/14/25 - CMD21 - HP37/42 Monday November 26th, 2012 2:05:47 PM
Kyachi and Sarnak fall back into the line as well, waiting and ready for the next engagement.
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 26/12/22 -- CMD 18/22 -- HP 49/69 -- Raeb HP 33/43 Monday November 26th, 2012 5:22:07 PM
Bruagh makes sure to pull any injured members away from the vapor and takes point for the next engagement.
OOC: Good to see I didn't need to post for Matt K.
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 43/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Monday November 26th, 2012 6:23:23 PM
Sam and Chuckles quietly join the ranks. Sam lets his original encouragement to Tag be his only input for navigation. He follows Bruagh's lead without question.
Shonti AC18/17/14 - CMD14 - HP44/44 Monday November 26th, 2012 10:04:59 PM Shonti falls back into place in the order they were before, somewhere near the rear of the group, with Shinto right behind him... He moves along rather quietly for the usually outspoken Dwarf he is, only speaking if spoken to. He might seem as if he's got alot on his mind.
Dernock Uristson HP 27/27 (38) AC 21/14/19 CMD21 Monday November 26th, 2012 11:15:23 PM
Dernock wordlessly settles back into his position at the back, taking quite a few sips from his canteen as he follows the others.
DM Carl Tuesday November 27th, 2012 10:32:02 AM
Putting the last encounter behind them, everyone sets off behind an oddly uplifted Oathbreaker. The dwarf's hunch proves correct & he is soon able to see the movement through the tunnels.
Luckily for all involved, the trip is short and uneventful. Finally, a quick peek around the corner shows our heroes have found something.
Before them is an impressive laboratory. Numerous surgical gurneys and alchemical reagents can be seen; it's almost possible to forget you're in a cavern. Gone is the stale air of the tunnels or the powerful fumes from the vats. Someone takes this place very seriously. Several notebooks can be seen at several stations. It would take weeks to go through all of them.
A tickling sensation manifests in Sam's head. Instinctivly turning, he sees them: 3 large pentagrams burned into the stone floor. They're easy to miss, but not for Sam. For him they glow & fill him with a sense of inner dread and fears of imprisonment. Even without the reaction, they speak of something more than simple experimentation.
***
Lots to take in here. Feel free to make perception rolls if you so desire...
Terser: HP 48/48 - AC 22/12/20 - CMD 20 d20+10=19 ; Tuesday November 27th, 2012 11:17:38 AM Detect Magic, Perception 19
Thinking that this is a likely place for the construction of the recently dispatched golems, Terser opens his third eye to look for any magic that may be permeating the area.
Oathbreaker (Ian) 20/15/16 - 41/41 - CMD 20 d20+19=37 ; Tuesday November 27th, 2012 11:45:33 AM
The Oathbreaker loads an arrow, peering around the room cautiously. He leafs through a couple of notebooks before looking around the room for anything that could indicate who or what was created here. (Perception: 37)
Devlin -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 19 -- HP 40/40 d20+11=14 ; d20+17=30 ; Tuesday November 27th, 2012 12:57:20 PM
Cautiously Devlin enters the room scanning the surroundings for and threat from trap or foe. He helps the search by checking to see if there are any current creations underway. If he finds any half "built" undead creature he consults with Bruagh as to the best was to dispose of it. Careful ye don't break anything, if someone went ta this much trouble ta make this place, they will probably know when it is disturbed. I wouldent be surprised if we did'na already trip an alarm. Devlin makes his way into a good spot where he can hide and watch the any other opening to the lab besides the one the party just entered.
Perception = 14 Stealth = 30
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 26/12/22 -- CMD 18/22 -- HP 49/69 -- Raeb HP 33/43 d20=15 ; Tuesday November 27th, 2012 1:37:45 PM
Bruagh, with axe in hand, focuses on watching for a threat more than information. As all ways he is worried with defending his charges.
Perception: 15
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 43/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Tuesday November 27th, 2012 4:13:25 PM
Fear and curiosity fill Sam's heart at the same time. His head swims with questions and possible answers for them. He climbs off Chuckles and walks to the area with the pentagrams. Chuckles follows as he kneels at the spot. As Sam stares at the glowing symbols, his eyes lose focus and the images blur. His mind goes back to the dwarves in the tanks and also the one imprisoned in DrakesMeade.
"I should...I mean we..."
Sam falls to a sitting position as the images return to a clearer view. He digs into the recesses of his mind.
"Why do I feel like I've been here before? What does this place have to do with me?"
The gnome offers little reply to simple queries from his brethren. Even Chuckles' prodding doesn't shake the gnome free from his apparent trance.
Shonti AC18/17/14 - CMD14 - HP44/44 d20+5=18 ; d100=33 ; 100=31 ; d20+8=25 ; d20+8=10 ; Tuesday November 27th, 2012 7:12:02 PM Shonti follows his brethren inside, strapping his crossbow back onto his back, and pulling out his Rod of Empower and begins scanning the room for signs of necromancy and evil sorcery. Immediately recognizing the pentagrams, he keeps away from those and warns the group. "Things like 'is are only necessary to perform the darkest o' magics... Be careful in here lads, could be walkin into some sort o' trap... Whatever they're doin down here, it ain't holy, tha's fer sure."
Shonti looks around for any other entrances to the room before he walks between a couple of the stations, and begins flipping quickly through the notebooks. He is looking for information about the Demon Child, it's creation, the Flesh Golems, their creation, and trying to figure out what exactly was going on in this room, and what magics were used. Looking up from the notebook, he says to the group, "Watch the doors lads, Shinto you take that one." Shonti says pointing to the door closest to him (assuming there is more than 1 entrance/exit to the room noticable..)
Sarnak: AC17/13/14 - CMD17 - HP39/47 Kyachi:(Haste 5rds) AC28/14/25 - CMD21 - HP37/42 Tuesday November 27th, 2012 10:16:22 PM
Kyachi and Sarnak take a leaf from Braugh and Shonti and watch the doors for any unfriendlies entering, Kyachi poised and ready to leap upon anyone not of their group who enters the room
OOC: Kyachi readies a action to charge anyone not of their group who enters the room.
Shinto AC: 20/F:16/T:13(SR:15) CMD: 21/25vs trip HP: 36/46 d20+7=20 ; d20+11=22 ; Tuesday November 27th, 2012 10:30:44 PM
Shinto grumbles a bit more under his breath as the party makes their way down the halls, his flesh wounds tearing and embalming over and over. He manages only to scratch at them a few times before the team finally walks into the laboratory. The partly embalmed dwarf takes a good look around while keeping close to his brother, T's gotta be where them Golems were made... Against all goodness of the Wold...
Shinto is obviously getting angry, as he grips his ax in two hands, following his brother over to the station, he looses his focus.
Careful ye don't break anything, if someone went ta this much trouble ta make this place, they will probably know when it is disturbed. He hears Dernock say,
It needs to be broken, t'em dwarves wouldn' of been turned inter monsters if..... he replys in his thoughts,
Things like 'is are only necessary to perform the darkest o' magics. it ain't holy, tha's fer sure. He hears from Shonti next.
If its a trap we in, t'ey know we here....an now goin wish we wasn'....
Standing next to Shonti as he flips through a notebook or two, Shinto eyes a station with mostly breakable objects, runs and sweeps his ax across the table. Shattering whatever alchemy reagents, vials or instruments he possibly can in one swing.
Sweat pours from the dwarves head now, the discomfort of the fluids and wounds and words of his brethren have obviously fueled his anger. He breaths deeply as he turns from the debris he'd created,
NO MORE! NO MORE DEAD DWARVES! he stares at his brothers, almost to the point of tears...
All, this... To kill! No More me says!
============== Perception: 20 to find a good table full of things, not notebooks OOC: Sorry guys, it seemed like a appropriate thing for a "Holy warrior" to do,... Hit AC: 22 to smash a table full of breakable stuff. :)
Dernock Uristson HP 27/27 (38) AC 21/14/19 CMD21 d20+7=21 ; Tuesday November 27th, 2012 10:56:37 PM Past experience tells me that our second priority should be them notes. That's years o' research an' experimentin' they've left behind. Now why would they be silly enough t'do that? Some o' the first thin's ya do is get rid o' or hide is the paperwork Dernock attempts to deduce but is cut off by the dazed looking Gnome in front of him Hey Sam ya be alright, mate? Sam!? he tries to gets the bard's attention. ______________________________________ Perception Check 21
Dernock Uristson HP 27/27 (38) AC 21/14/19 CMD21 Tuesday November 27th, 2012 10:57:44 PM
OOC: Wrong dwarf, Shinto.
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 43/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Tuesday November 27th, 2012 11:24:15 PM
Dernock's voice sounds as though the gnome is in a glass jar. Sam's thoughts dominate his attention. The gnome is obviously elsewhere.
Oathbreaker (Ian) 20/15/16 - 41/41 - CMD 20 Tuesday November 27th, 2012 11:36:06 PM
The masked dwarf sighs, keeping his eyes on the entrances. "Everyone grab as many notes as they can. I believe we have lost the element of surprise." His gaze darts to Sam and he grits his teeth. "And will someone please wake up the Master Gnome?"
Shonti AC18/17/14 - CMD14 - HP44/44 Wednesday November 28th, 2012 12:11:50 AM
Being right by them already, as Shonti was looking throught the notebooks as his brother destroyed a rack of glass or something of the like, Shonti screams "What'e ye done brother?! The'll all know e're here, an tha's probably full o' poisons!" He grabs as many notebooks, papers, scrolls or the like as he can, and jogs them before stuffing them inside a seperate compartment of his Handy Haversack, trying to save as much as possible before any alchemical fire might spread. He yells to his companions, "Salvage everythin' ye can lads! T'is could be the key te the whole operation 'ere!"
DM Carl d100=70 ; Wednesday November 28th, 2012 8:59:04 AM Terser begins his search for magic in the lab. There's an entirely unsurprising amount of necromancy residue here. With his spell, he's also able to see the pentagrams carved into the floor. It's not a stretch to believe someone's been conjuring and binding demons here.
Oathbreaker's all-seeing eyes flit about the room as he thumbs through lab manuals. Say what you want about these necromancers; they run a tight ship. The manuals are so dry and clinical that it's almost possible to ignore the horrors contained inside. Almost. He spies one that seems different. It's a different shade of brown, but only barely. Peering inside, he sees it's written in a language he doesn't know. Just looking at the characters fills him with dread, however. Whatever language this is, it's loathsome.
Devlin moves about unseen. He manifests just enough to throw a word of caution to his companions before melding back into the shadows. He checks for other entrances and finds none. He settles down to guard against anything coming after them.
Bruagh leaves the investigation to the others. He stands ready to protect his friends.
Sam has an unexpected reaction as he sits amoung the pentagrams he too comes to the conclusion that demons were bound here. He remains calm, though something inside him fumes. "Those who would use us as tools in this life always pay in the next...but you learned that already, didn't you?" The voice is familiar and unwelcome as always.
Shonti does indeed find evidence of flesh golem creation. The dead were brough back to life here as well, but none of that is very surprising. He examines the log books with an eye trained in the arcane to figure out just what's going on here. The logs are full of notes about experiments, but don't much mention why they're doing what they're doing. As far as he can tell, these necromancers were trying to create something new. There are several experiments that involve heating flesh samples & cutting into them to measure an increase in toughness. Do the pieces start to fall together for the young sorcerer? Maybe...
Sarnak and Kyachi both join Bruagh in guard duty. Perhaps the sight of Bruagh's untouchable armor and Kyachi's wicked natural weapons will give their enemies enough pause to finish their investigation.
Dernock attempts to rouse Sam to no avail. He must be in one of his moods again.
All in all, a very low key investigation...until Shinto decides enough is enough. A fantastic cacophany of glass erupts as Shinto breaks apart a station full of unknown chemicals. The mess is the least of everyone's worries as several chemicals mix and begin to react. Luckily, an acrid smoke seems to be the only immediate result (die roller likes you guys today). The dwarf's cries end any and all hopes they could have that they're unnoticed...but no one comes rushing out to attack. There's an odd lack of necromancers in this necromancers' lair...
Calls come to grab the notes and fly away from this place before their good luck runs out, but is it already too late?
***
Thanks to Shinto for making me laugh on a dreary fall morning...
Terser: HP 48/48 - AC 22/12/20 - CMD 20 d8=4 ; Wednesday November 28th, 2012 11:16:25 AM
Seeing as the peace has already been broken, Terser decides to let loose a bit. Finding an untouched table, he strides up to it, takes anything of value/interest, then starts piling the glassware full of chemicals near the pentagrams. He hoists Sam into a firedwarf's carry, then waits for the group to be ready. Once they are ready to leave, he casts a spell and runs out, not eager to be around for the results.
cast sound burst on the vials of chemicals stacked around the pentagrams =D is 4 damage enough to shatter some vials? we'll hope so, haha
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 43/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Wednesday November 28th, 2012 11:26:49 AM
Terser's sound burst startles Sam. He reels back and is slowed down by running into Chuckles.
(To the group) "I need to read any documents we find here. Something about this place seems familiar to me."
Sam brushes Terser off as the dwarf attempts to carry him. He obsessively and madly thumbs through any document he can get his hands on. As he does so, the words coming from the all too familiar, unnamed voice from within, echo in the gnome's mind.
"What does this have to do with me...if anything?"
Oathbreaker (Ian) 20/15/16 - 41/41 - CMD 20 Wednesday November 28th, 2012 12:33:02 PM
The Oathbreaker eyes Sam cautiously, his eyes drifting to the odd book in his hands. The masked dwarf shakes his head, and sighs. He quietly slips the book into his Handy Haversack for safe keeping. He then proceeds to help Terser break things and pile them by the pentagrams.
Devlin -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 19 -- HP 40/40 d20+11=29 ; d20+17=18 ; Wednesday November 28th, 2012 1:39:06 PM
Devlin sighs as the group begins to smash the place. Well at least they wot be using this for a while. The dwarf mutters to himself. As the group leaves the room Devlin stays close, he keeps a watchful eye out for anything that make cause problems.
Perception = 29 (while traveling) Stealth = 18
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 26/12/22 -- CMD 18/22 -- HP 49/69 -- Raeb HP 33/43 Wednesday November 28th, 2012 3:38:47 PM
Bruagh and Raeb take point and do their best to keep their companions safe as they begin to leave. Bruagh is searching for any signs of trouble and/or evil.
Shinto AC: 20/F:16/T:13(SR:15) CMD: 21/25vs trip HP: 36/46 d20+7=26 ; Wednesday November 28th, 2012 7:48:07 PM
Content with his handy work, and glad nothing more dangerous came of it, Shoulda thought alittle more bout that maybe...
As the group prepares to leave, Shinto takes another good look around for anything down the hall, and keeps alert altogether. He still seems a bit disturbed at this whole ordeal.
Which way from here ey? Seems t'em necro fiends 'er out right now. Me thinks to hide an wait fer em, ye know t'eyll be back. An fightin in tight spaces, like a hallway isn' much fun.
He stretches his arms and arcs his back; starting to get a bit more annoyed about the embalming wounds,
b'sides; we might can tie one up. Lemme beat some.. He stammers and grins, I mean get some infermation outta em. We aint find nuffin bout the black kid 'ere... I figure t'is where it woulda been, if its written down at'll right?
Shonti AC18/17/14 - CMD14 - HP44/44 d20+5=13 ; d20+8=19 ; d20+8=26 ; Wednesday November 28th, 2012 9:12:04 PM Shonti continues to gather up pages of notes from experiments, any full books lying around, and anything at all that looks like it might contain information about the happenings of this room, or the monsters created within it's walls. He puts everything he can find in the same place as the log books, and makes sure that all pages are secure within his Handy Haversack.
"This is definitely where they were makin the monsters lads, experimentin' wit' 'em all kinds o' ways... Gettin' 'em ter stay together I'm sure was a hard part.. Burnin' 'em 'til they toughened up the flesh, they were creatin' pure cold bloded evil killin' machines! Everythin' the necromancers did in 'ere was ter buff up the monstrosities they was makin. Flesh Golems an Undead Zombies.... I don't like the smell of it lads, they can't be far off!"
Still looking for any other magical auras or residue, coming from any items, or certain areas??
Sarnak: AC17/13/14 - CMD17 - HP39/47 Kyachi:(Haste 5rds) AC28/14/25 - CMD21 - HP37/42 Wednesday November 28th, 2012 10:58:16 PM
Sarnak and Kyachi jumped a bit at the crushed glassware, as they look to Shinto, going to rebuff him, but after a moment of thought, hold their tongues. "Well, if were going to demolish this lab, let's do a thorough job of it and make sure there's nothing here they can continue using"
"I like ambushes, lets me sink my fangs into meat before they can get a defense running. How should we array ourselves to take down any targets rapidly?"
Dernock Uristson HP 27/27 (38) AC 21/14/19 CMD21 Thursday November 29th, 2012 3:31:24 AM Wreck the lab? Do a Thorough job o'it? Surprised Brann hasn't started whinin' at us again.' Dernock muses. Well, I say we give him somethin' to really whine about!He set off looking for something to break before returning with a frown on his face So...Can someone point out the really expensive, hard t'replace stuf?
Shonti AC18/17/14 - CMD14 - HP44/44 Thursday November 29th, 2012 8:37:08 AM Shonti would GLADY point Dernock in the right direction and better yet, pin-point the most expensive thing he can find, besides anything magical.. Leave anything magical untouched.. I'd like to further examine those things before everything is broken, and we can't gather any information from it.
DM Carl d100=23 ; Thursday November 29th, 2012 9:46:50 AM
Smash up the lab? Sounds like a plan to our dwarves!
After Terser gets the ball rolling with a sound burst that does indeed shatter several glass jars, the party looks to do more damage. At Shonti's direction, several vials full of rare alchemical reagents are destroyed and delicate lab equipment is thrown to the ground. It's likely the most fun any of you have had in a long time.
Shonti does keep an eye out for anything magical, but nothing jumps out. Some of the reagents radiate faint magic, but they're in puddles on the floor now.
When the hubbub dies down a faint laughter can be heard before it erupts into a full-on cackle. "HaHA! Excellent! Break that over there too, that green stuff in the vial. It took that pompous know-it-all weeks to secure it! SMASH IT!" comes Brann's voice from..somewhere. "I'm going to miss you all terribly when you're gone. I'll enjoy watching you die, but life won't be as fun after you're all gone."
The imp sighs wistfully before continuing, "anyway, the necromancers aren't here. I'm pretty sure I told you that when you stupid dwarves got here...or did I? I meant to...hard to say either way. Feel free to make yourselves comfortable until they get back. It's not like there are more undead wandering around, and I'm sure those necromancers aren't out in the Scab doing anything tooooo evil. Probably just picking up something nice for supper."
Meanwhile, chemicals pool together in the Wold's most random and unscientific experiment ever. Be it fate or misfortune, a combination of reagents meets an unremarkable lichen on the laboratory floor and within seconds it starts to bloom. The lichen starts to grow at the rate of about 2" per second before it absorbs even more of the chemicals and really gets moving. In what seems like no time at all, it starts growing outwards and upwards, forming a mound 5' tall and 7' around. By the looks of things, it has no intention of stopping...
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 26/12/22 -- CMD 18/22 -- HP 49/69 -- Raeb HP 33/43 Thursday November 29th, 2012 10:14:07 AM
Bruagh just shakes his head. "The imp is right, we need to find out where the necromancers are... whatever it is, we can be it isn't going to be sunshine and rainbows." Before he can turn he notices the mix of chemicals growing.
"What have we caused now?"
Terser: HP 48/48 - AC 22/12/20 - CMD 20 Thursday November 29th, 2012 11:52:20 AM Whatever it is, it should be a nice surprise for when the necros come back. They'll be too busy cleaning to even think of performing their experiments for some time
Terser makes sure to stay clear of where the strange mold is growing.
Devlin -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 19 -- HP 40/40 Thursday November 29th, 2012 12:29:48 PM Damage is done lads, lets move out. This green stuff looks ta be gettin' out of control. As the party leaves Devlin looks to see if there is a door to close or some way to contain the growing mass.
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 43/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Thursday November 29th, 2012 12:40:37 PM
Sam makes a last minute grab for any remaining documents and leaves with the group. Once the team rests, he hopes to find answers to questions he both knows and doesn't know to ask.
Oathbreaker (Ian) 20/15/16 - 41/41 - CMD 20 d20+19=34 ; d20+14=24 ; Thursday November 29th, 2012 3:03:19 PM
As the masked dwarf begins to leave, he pauses in the doorway to look back at the plants. Eberyon help us all... he muses as he looks ahead to the group. "I understand that we need to leave, but... where do we go?" Kneeling down, the Oathbreaker attempts to find another set of tracks, anything to direct them to a new room. "If no one is here... I am unsure if there is anywhere else to go."
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Perception: 34 Survival: 24
Sarnak: AC17/13/14 - CMD17 - HP39/47 Kyachi:(Haste 5rds) AC28/14/25 - CMD21 - HP37/42 Thursday November 29th, 2012 8:41:53 PM
Sarnak and Kyachi nod at the growing litchen. "A fitting problem for those necromancers. Let's leave before it becomes a threat to us."
Shinto AC: 20/F:16/T:13(SR:15) CMD: 21/25vs trip HP: 36/46 Thursday November 29th, 2012 9:05:28 PM
As everyone else follows suit in smashing the place and the Imp reinforms us that the necromancers are gone for a time Shinto looks to Kyachi, Looks like well 'ave ta find em Kyachi.
Then the 'mold' begins to grow in the middle of the room,
Me thinks its our time be gettin outta here. 'afore that thing becomes somethin else we gotta deal with ey?
As the group heads out the door and Tag begins searching for more tracks or something to lead us somewhere else, Shinto offers up an idea; Sumfin tells me we found wats ter find in this place. Me thinks we should head out into the scab; 'ey been experimentin' an creatin; Me thinks now might be 'ere time to do the unleashin ey?
Dernock Uristson HP 27/27 (38) AC 21/14/19 CMD21 Friday November 30th, 2012 6:34:00 AM Yep, We can safely say we've exchanged one surprise fer another. I'm happy to head off now. Dernock agrees before hastily making for the exit.
DM Carl Friday November 30th, 2012 10:19:34 AM
The party agrees it's time to go, but where to?
Sam manages to find a another lab notebook, but unless he feels like getting covered in lichen he should probably read through it later.
Oathbreaker walks away from the growth and tries to get some semblance of a trail...but there's nothing to find.
Quickly the rest of the dwarves exit the lab. Those checking behind them see the growth does peter out eventually, but not before choking the lab. Anyone returning will have to cut through the stuff.
Oathbreaker (Ian) 20/15/16 - 41/41 - CMD 20 d20+14=30 ; Friday November 30th, 2012 10:32:54 AM
The Oathbreaker stands up, shaking his head. "There is no trail here, save for my own. We should go back out into the Scab." Assuming everyone, agrees, the masked dwarf bows his head, whispering a short prayer to Eberyon. A soft glow surrounds his boots before fading out.
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Using Terrain Bond to stop leaving tracks. No one in the group leaves tracks now, but it should be easy to follow Oathbreaker's tracks back out.
Survival: 30
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 43/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Friday November 30th, 2012 3:00:25 PM
Sam clings to the book as he and Chuckles make a hasty retreat. Possibilities of future findings plague the gnome as he rides.
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 26/12/22 -- CMD 18/22 -- HP 49/69 -- Raeb HP 33/43 Friday November 30th, 2012 5:39:19 PM "Which way Tag?"
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 43/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Friday November 30th, 2012 6:44:42 PM
Not that it isn't obvious, but Sam will delve into the book as soon as the group makes camp.
Shinto AC: 20/F:16/T:13(SR:15) CMD: 21/25vs trip HP: 36/46 Friday November 30th, 2012 6:54:45 PM
Shinto nods at Tags statement. Yup, sure happy t'ave ye leadin us, Tag, if not, me thinks me or Bruagh would jus follow evil in circles, heh. He takes his place near the back of the group as they leave, glancing back to see the mold has engulfed to room, a sly grin comes to the face of the warrior dwarf.
If we can't find 'em necros in the Scab, Me be willin' ta bet t'ey goin come lookin fer us. he nudges his brother in the shoulder,
I know ye didn' like it lad, but how much ye thinkin wat me destroyed is worth in gold ey?
With his wounds still embalmed Shinto has a warrior look about him at the moment. Shield on his back, ax held across his body, with open wounds to boot.
Le's be gettin outta here lads.... We gots some evil ter crush.
Devlin -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 19 -- HP 40/40 Saturday December 1st, 2012 11:46:08 AM If'n we didn't have a constant shadow I would say we set an ambush for the blasted necromancers. As it is he can warn them of our movement any time he wants. Lets head out, for all we know we will bump inta them on the way.
Devlin walks back with the group. His crossbow is out and ready.
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 43/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Sunday December 2nd, 2012 5:10:45 PM
Since the group will be moving at walking speed, Sam will attempt to read bits of the book while riding if possible.
Shonti AC18/17/14 - CMD14 - HP44/44 Sunday December 2nd, 2012 9:50:50 PM Shonti laughs at his brother's question, "HA! Not that I didn't enjoy it brother, but that could've just killed the lot o' us! Well, it's done now.." Shonti confirms as they're leaving the room. Taking up his normal position in the rear of the group, just ahead of Shinto, he nods to Dernock, "Yae, settin 'em up for'n ambush's a good idea Dernock.. If we could trust that blasted Brann would'n give us up, I'd say let's do it, but I think we'd be settin' ourself's up for failure if we did it...
He continues following the group, backtracking through the tunnels, keeping an eye out for anything suspiscious. He puts his crossbow back into it's place on his back, and pulls out his Rod of Empower, having it ready for any "suprises" they might find on the way out.
Dernock Uristson HP 27/27 (38) AC 21/14/19 CMD21 Sunday December 2nd, 2012 10:20:28 PM Sorry? Dernock asks in confusion No, was Devlin's Suggestion an' I agree with him. However, I be wonderin' if we can work that into our plan? Anyone else can think of sommethin' seein' as I Ain't Very Good With Deception Dernock asks with the last line emphasised with every word.
DM Carl Monday December 3rd, 2012 8:11:12 AM
Having done enough damage for one day, the party carefully makes their way out of the necromancer's lair and down the cliff face. Oathbreaker is, of course, easily able to find his own tracks heading back. It's a good thing too; the Scab is still a difficult place to navigate through. It would have been plenty easy to take a wrong tunnel somewhere and end up in a fire giant's cooking pot.
It's still a long journey, however. After a day filled with combat and stress, as well as the difficulty in traversing the Scab's treacherous terrain, the party reaches a point where they'll need to rest or start suffering the consequences. Should they decide to stop, Oathbreaker can fairly easily spot out a comfortable, out of the way spot to do so.
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 43/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Monday December 3rd, 2012 9:10:26 AM
Having little strength left in his voice and a burning curiosity of the notebook's contents, Sam is ready to set up camp for the night.
Terser: HP 48/48 - AC 22/12/20 - CMD 20 Monday December 3rd, 2012 10:48:19 AM
Terser lends his aid to Sam, in case there are any religious symbols or rituals described in the notebooks. He tells a story about a ritual gone wrong when he was still an acolyte, because the caster didn't know that it had both arcane and divine components.
Oathbreaker (Ian) 20/15/16 - 41/41 - CMD 20 Monday December 3rd, 2012 11:40:32 AM
The Oathbreaker points out the best place to camp, his familiarity with the Scab making him fairly confident. After laying down his bedroll and blanket, he pulls out his wine and has a few drinks, staring silently at his Handy Haversack.
Shonti AC18/17/14 - CMD14 - HP44/44 Monday December 3rd, 2012 12:03:11 PM
Shonti is also eager to crack open the necromancy notebooks, so he is very open to camping out soon. He will spread out his bedroll, sit down with a notebook and begin reading. He knows he shouldn't spend too much time reading if he wants to finish crafting his necklace anytime soon, but his curiosity gets the best of him. Shonti studies each page of the notebook at hand, trying to learn as much as possible from a nights reading.
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 43/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Monday December 3rd, 2012 12:42:58 PM
Sam reluctantly accepts the over-the-shoulder readers. Although he trusts his dwarven companions, he still hopes that the book's language is foreign to them. This would at least give him a chance to let the words sink in before he recites the findings aloud to the group.
DM Carl Monday December 3rd, 2012 12:58:08 PM I think there's some confusion going on here. Which book are you reading, Sam?
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 43/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Monday December 3rd, 2012 1:06:06 PM
Ooc- The one he found before leaving.
"Sam manages to find a another lab notebook, but unless he feels like getting covered in lichen he should probably read through it later."
Devlin -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 19 -- HP 40/40 Monday December 3rd, 2012 2:09:04 PM
Devlin nods in agreement at the decision to make camp. Lets have the casters rest and get some food in our bellies. The rogue attempts to relax in camp but his eyes keep shifting to watch the surroundings. Put me down for a watch. Is all he says before sliding into his sleeping bag for a nap.
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 43/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Monday December 3rd, 2012 3:18:36 PM
ooc- So basically, Sam (knowing that everyone grabbed a bunch of books/papers) will pour through any and all material that is offered to him. He is obviously concerned with his possible link to any part of this situation.
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 26/12/22 -- CMD 18/22 -- HP 49/69 -- Raeb HP 33/43 d20=4 ; Monday December 3rd, 2012 6:41:12 PM
Bruagh takes watch and keeps an observant eye on the Scab. He talks to his friend Raeb and brushes her fur, being gentle especially where the new hair is starting to come in.
Perception: 4
Sarnak: AC17/13/14 - CMD17 - HP39/47 Kyachi:(Haste 5rds) AC28/14/25 - CMD21 - HP37/42 Monday December 3rd, 2012 11:59:04 PM
Sarnak and Kyachi follow with the group as normal, agreeing with the rest to take a break for the moment, as Sarnak ponders for a moment "Think we have time for me to work on my backlog of items before we head on?"
Dernock Uristson HP 27/27 (38) AC 21/14/19 CMD21 d20+7=11 ; Tuesday December 4th, 2012 2:47:10 AM
Dernock settles in and browses through any of the books that Sam and Shonti dismiss as unimportant and tries to makes sense of the arcane gobbletygook when he isn't sleeping.
Perception 11
(I'm in for another regular hospital admission so my posting might be rather patchy at times for the next two weeks)
Shinto AC: 20/F:16/T:13(SR:15) CMD: 21/25vs trip HP: 36/46 Tuesday December 4th, 2012 6:59:31 AM
Shinto agrees with everyone, its time to setup camp. Hell take his turn on watch as needed and pray to Domi before sleep and when waking up. Trying to scrub off his embalmed wounds as well.
Hell offer to lend a hand with the notebooks, but stays fairly quiet otherwise.
------------------ In the morning Shinto, switchs out stabilize for create water.
DM Carl Tuesday December 4th, 2012 7:56:02 AM
The party digs in and sets up camp. Those with the gumption to do so start pouring through the notes taken from the lab.
Most of them are extraordinarily uninteresting. Study being 99% perspiration, the necromancers meticulously logged thousands of failed experiments that shed little insight into what they were doing. One thing that is noteworthy is that all experimentation stopped cold 3 days ago. Sam does find a small note that a promising set of experiments must be placed on hold for the "specimen collecting trip" they're about to undertake.
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Tag: You're holding on to the other book you found, yes?
Oathbreaker (Ian) 20/15/16 - 41/41 - CMD 20 Tuesday December 4th, 2012 10:24:53 AM
After having a few swigs from his bottle of wine, the masked dwarf passes it around to his allies. "I will take the first watch. Sam, I could use your help if you do not mind." He nods at the gnome as he looks to him.
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 43/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Tuesday December 4th, 2012 2:12:36 PM
Knowing that he has never once taken watch and realizing that Tag definitely does not NEED his help, Sam says,"Well...sure Tag. As long as I get enough rest to regain my voice, I'd be glad to help."
Sam gets Chuckles situated for the night and gives his fur a quick comb. He then plops down next to Taggart and offers to share some trail rations.
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 43/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Tuesday December 4th, 2012 2:31:07 PM
Ooc- To help speed posting for Taggart and Sam:
If Taggart mentions the book to Sam, he will eagerly want to read it. Sam will agree to any conditions that Tag requests that are reasonable. Keeping group-crushing info secret or sharing all info regardless of implications would both be acceptable to the gnome.
Devlin -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 19 -- HP 40/40 Tuesday December 4th, 2012 3:15:54 PM
Devlin continues to rest, his sleep wrought with visions of Riddleport and the necromancers lab. He happily gets up and takes his watch.
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 26/12/22 -- CMD 18/22 -- HP 49/69 -- Raeb HP 33/43 Tuesday December 4th, 2012 3:59:21 PM
Bruagh goes back to sleep at the end of his watch. He is thankful to not have any dreams, a rare occurrence for the Paladin as of late.
Oathbreaker (Ian) 20/15/16 - 41/41 - CMD 20 Tuesday December 4th, 2012 4:39:56 PM
The masked dwarf offers the gnome a few swigs of wine before pulling the book out and leafing through it. "I have no idea if you will be able to read this... and quite honestly, I am unsure I want to know." Grimacing, he hands the book to Sam. "It is clearly a thing of evil. But... we need to know as much about these necromancers as possible. I would like to hear what is written therein." He pauses for a moment, not letting go of the book until he finally relents. "I trust you, Sam SnapdragonMcFisticuff. But do not lie, or omit anything. I will know. As for the others... let us see what this tome holds before deciding."
Shonti AC18/17/14 - CMD14 - HP44/44 d20+16=22 ; d20+5=8 ; d20+8=22 ; Tuesday December 4th, 2012 5:34:18 PM
After reading through notebooks, gathering whatever information he might be able to find, Shonti will turn in early for a good nights rest. He know's he'll need it to restore his arcane abilities... ============================================================================== OOC: please ignore that d20+16, accidentally clicked the +16, then clicked "Roll" when I'd meant to hit the arrow to change the +16........ Long story short, I'm dumb lol...
Perception: 1d20+5=8. (for noteworthy information in the notebooks) Know. Arcane: 1d20+8=22. (In case it's needed to understand anything written in the notebooks.)
Shinto AC: 20/F:16/T:13(SR:15) CMD: 21/25vs trip HP: 36/46 Tuesday December 4th, 2012 6:28:35 PM
Shinto will awaken and cast create water in a pot and scrub his body and beard, givong it a quick rebraiding if time allows. Still staying fairly quiet while he eats morning rations and takes a few drinks from his gallon jug to get the day started right.
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 43/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Tuesday December 4th, 2012 7:39:55 PM "I will never betray you or this group, Tag. Not only am I oath bound to you as a cavalier of the dragon, but I owe you and Shinto my life."
Sam pauses before taking and opening the book.
"If for any reason, things change for reasons beyond my control... I trust that you will do what needs to be done."
Sam nervously shoots Taggart a smile and says,"I hope this thing has pictures that we can color."
The gnome trembles as he opens the book. He honestly relays any information to the book's keeper as promised.
Sarnak: AC17/13/14 - CMD17 - HP39/47 Kyachi:(Haste 5rds) AC28/14/25 - CMD21 - HP37/42 Tuesday December 4th, 2012 10:28:25 PM
Sarnak takes out his wand and begins working on it, as Kyachi takes over his watch, then dismissing her as he goes to sleep, reasummoning her as his first action when they wake up the next day.
OOC: 3 days complete out of 6 for lesser evolution surge wand.
Oathbreaker (Ian) 20/15/16 - 41/41 - CMD 20 Tuesday December 4th, 2012 10:54:44 PM
At Sam's mention of what needs to be done, the Oathbreaker pulls out his bow and lays it in his lap with an arrow, nodding at the gnome.
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 43/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Tuesday December 4th, 2012 11:40:49 PM
Sam (startled) looks at Tag's bow. "Slow down Tag! You're a little too eager there! I meant in the future. After all, you could probably beat me to death with your fists. I'm just a gnome you know!"
Oathbreaker (Ian) 20/15/16 - 41/41 - CMD 20 Tuesday December 4th, 2012 11:45:37 PM
The masked dwarf chuckles, nodding past him. "I feel more comfortable with my bow in my hands while camping in the Scab. It is more for the watch than for you, my friend. I apologize if I scared you."
Terser: HP 48/48 - AC 22/12/20 - CMD 20 d20+10=25 ; Wednesday December 5th, 2012 12:11:34 AM
Terser wakes up for his watch, prays for his spells, and sees what there is to see.
perception 25, switching out some spells, i apologize in advance if i screw up and get some non-core in there, don't have the physical copies of the books yet
DM Carl Wednesday December 5th, 2012 9:18:01 AM
The party settles into their routine of resting, watching, and crafting...
Over to the side, however, Sam and The Oathbreaker meet about a book that was found in the lab. Sitting by himself, Sam cracks open the book and is hit square in the face by a language he likely wishes he couldn't read: abyssal. The characters dance violently before him, but his eyes take them in nonetheless.
As he reads, he's very aware of the fact that the voice in his head is not his own. It's as if his passenger is reading aloud to him.
Unlike the dry laboratory notes, this appears to be a journal of sorts. There's a lot to read; Sam is able to get a great deal of information. Whomever wrote it was a drow, and a whiny one at that. There are several pages of him complaining about leadership decisions, making Sam think this was obviously a low member on the totem pole.
Sam is able to piece together the following story:
The group of necromancers is lead by another drow named Sezarius. Together, they work for Fhorge, the old power at the heart of The Scab, to create an undead that will not only resist extreme heat, but thrive in it. The bodies floating in the vats are their failures, and no mention of why they work so tirelessly on it is noted.
The last entry is particularly noteworthy:
We leave tomorrow. Sezarius finally decided to listen to me when I said chasing after that boy was a waste of time when another could be seized easily enough. Indeed, those duergar make excellent spies so long as you can stand the smell of them. Their terms were curious, but agreeable. They've spotted a handful of pregnant dwarves living around the outer periphery of the newly recaptured Drakesmeade that should be easy enough to spirit away with. We could be in and out within an hour with them were it not for that blasted Lila.
I don't know what she has on Sezarius, but it must be good. Unfortunately for us, that means we get to stick our necks out. This Tahni better be worth all the trouble we're about to go through to abduct her...
The entry is dated two days ago.
Devlin -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 19 -- HP 40/40 Wednesday December 5th, 2012 10:08:20 AM
Devlin get his gear and makes his way towards Sam and Taggert to relieve them of duty.
OOC: Their going after Tahni.....awwwwww snap!
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 43/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Wednesday December 5th, 2012 10:26:36 AM
A diaphoretic and pallored Sam relays the information to Tag. His thoughts of the voice in his head are the only thing not explained.
"Who are you? What are you doing in my thoughts and dreams?"
"...The mirror! We can warn them!"
Sam pulls the mirror from his pack and attempts to contact the other mirror's keeper in Drakesmeade. If he gets in contact with someone, he'll tell the story of the necromancers and their plan.
Ooc- Good call Matt.
Also, make sure you guys hit the Giggling Ghost. Represent the best campaign in the Wold by winning a few prizes!
Oathbreaker (Ian) 20/15/16 - 41/41 - CMD 20 Wednesday December 5th, 2012 10:38:14 AM
Cursing to himself, the masked dwarf looks over at Braugh and grimaces. "Someone should tell the paladin Stormbringer. He... would want to know." The tone of his voice makes it clear he does not want to be that dwarf.
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 43/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Wednesday December 5th, 2012 10:55:03 AM "I'll tell them all in the morning if you want. For now, I'm going to try to sleep."
DM Carl Wednesday December 5th, 2012 12:00:04 PM
Sam speaks into the mirror, but only sees himself. Either the mirror no longer functions, or whomever's on the other end isn't paying any attention...
Sarnak: AC17/13/14 - CMD17 - HP39/47 Kyachi:(Haste 5rds) AC28/14/25 - CMD21 - HP37/42 Wednesday December 5th, 2012 2:24:42 PM
Sarnak, Through the eyes of Kyachi, heard of the necromancers going after Braugh's partner, and upon seeing the mirror fail, Kyachi speaks up. "Sarnak has access to a new ally with personal teleportation that could head back to drakesmeade and scout directly for us, check and see if they've executed their plan yet. He can still summon her about 6 more times today for 5 minutes each"
Terser: HP 48/48 - AC 22/12/20 - CMD 20 Wednesday December 5th, 2012 7:52:00 PM in the meantime, we need to get on their trail and doubletime it. They could be arriving at the town any minute.
Shinto AC: 20/F:16/T:13(SR:15) CMD: 21/25vs trip HP: 36/46 d20+7=22 Wednesday December 5th, 2012 9:43:18 PM
As Shinto scrubs the embalming fluid from his wounds, having already asked Domi for his power this morning, Sam tells the group about the book.
Thought ita bit funny in the beginnin, now i know 'es crazy. Hearin voices. NO, anutter being entirely... Not now Shinto. Tahni, black kid. T'as important right now... Evil Necros!
Shinto thinks to himself as Sam tells his readings, or what he had been read.
If it was wrote two days ago, well, they left here 'afore we left Drakesmead. Didn' ye say g'bye to Tahni 'afore ye left Braugh? he says this rather distracted as he quickly cleans up his sleeping things, puts everything away and straps everything on, ready to go. He walks over to Sam and sets his arm on the gnomes shoulder, Whateva's goin on inside ye Sam, is sumfin we need ter figure out; It can't be good fer ye lad.
He gives a slight squeeze and nods his head with a, attempted, comforting grunt. Then lets go, walking toward The Frozen Soul, laying on the ground next to where Shinto slept; Sarnack, Me thinks Kyachi an ye should work ye magic an get who eva' tellyported ter Drakesmead quickly as ye can lad.
Picking up his ax and hoisting it onto his shoulder, Shinto finally meets eyes with our real Holy Warrior; Braugh; lets go save yer woman. If what t'em notes says is true Tahni is needed as extra. We know what they need to child bearin lasses fer, but what t'ey needin Tahni fer? Ye got any idea? Lets talk and walk lads, no time to lose ey?
============== Active Perception: 22; for being alert as they travel back toward Drakesmead.
Shonti AC18/17/14 - CMD14 - HP44/44 Wednesday December 5th, 2012 10:35:28 PM
Shonti wakes up with everyone else, and doesn't say anything when told about Sam's findings. Instead he quickly packs up his belongings and starts thinking, not sharing his thoughts about the situation just yet.
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 26/12/22 -- CMD 18/22 -- HP 49/69 -- Raeb HP 33/43 Wednesday December 5th, 2012 10:39:23 PM OOC: I'm a little confused, wasn't the meeting between Tag and Sam private. Neither has spoken to anyone else as far as I can tell. Would the rest of us know about this? After all they did seem to indicate they were keeping the information to themselves. I need to know so I now how/if Bruagh reacts."
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 43/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Wednesday December 5th, 2012 10:43:22 PM
(Not sure Sam has ever mentioned voices in his head, but we'll go with that it is now common knowledge)
Once awake and to Shinto- "I'm not sure what is going on with me. I keep having a feeling that some answers lie in the near future with these necromancers. I can't stop feeling sorry for the creations. I feel as though, even though we are quite different in appearance, we share common history. Maybe members of my family were taken by the necromancers and I somehow escaped. I guess we'll find out."
Sarnak: AC17/13/14 - CMD17 - HP39/47 Kyachi:(Haste 5rds) AC28/14/25 - CMD21 - HP37/42 Wednesday December 5th, 2012 11:02:09 PM
Sarnak nods and pauses his crafting, as he desummons Kyachi and summons a lantern archon, trying to relay to them to check out drakesmede for anything abnormal, and to check the location of tahni.
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 43/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Wednesday December 5th, 2012 11:31:23 PM
Ooc-Sam was going to relay the info in the morning. PCs started posting waking up and having conversations. I just followed the crowd like a lemming.
Dernock Uristson HP 27/27 (38) AC 21/14/19 CMD21 Thursday December 6th, 2012 1:42:36 AM
Dernock remains snoozing. He's also started to snore loudly in the last 5 minutes. Loud enough to wake everyone else up just now. Funny how convenient that is...
OOC PROBLEM SOLVED
DM Carl Thursday December 6th, 2012 8:29:29 AM
(Well...that was confusing...)
As Sam reads about the fate in store for Tahni and the women of Drakesmeade, plans are drawn up. Do they wake Bruagh? He won't be happy, sure...but not waking him when Tahni is about to be kidnapped? That seems like a bad idea.
Kyachi decides Sarnak should be awake for this. The summoner calls forth a small Archon & asks for it's assistance, but the only response is a shudder as the thing's light dims. It seems it wants to help, but can't.
From the SRD under Summon Monster: A summoned monster cannot summon or otherwise conjure another creature, nor can it use any teleportation or planar travel abilities.
Shinto is up, it seems, as are Terser and Shonti, all eager to get moving. Heroes don't sleep while their friends are in danger, right?
Dernock sleeps restlessly; perhaps he realizes not all is right in The Wold. Regardless, his snores are louder than Raeb's & sleeping within 30' of him proves challenging.
Bruagh still seems unaware. Surely someone should tell the paladin what's going on.
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I'm being pushier than usual due to the upcoming DM migration. Jerry will not let Rob and I finish up once we hit that deadline, so let's get moving, heroes. :D
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 43/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Thursday December 6th, 2012 9:09:57 AM
Sam gathers his companions and tells of his findings in the book. He quickly gathers his things and prepares to travel.
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 43/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Thursday December 6th, 2012 9:10:48 AM
Sam gathers his companions and tells of his findings in the book. He quickly gathers his things and prepares to travel.
Oathbreaker (Ian) 20/15/16 - 41/41 - CMD 20 Thursday December 6th, 2012 11:22:43 AM
The Oathbreaker takes a larger swig of wine before stowing it and walking up to Braugh. The masked dwarf clears his throat and says, rather hesitantly, "Stormbringer... Uh, Braugh... There was another notebook that we read. The plans in it..." He takes a huge breath and plunges in. "The necromancers are going after Drakesmeade and... they plan to kidnap Tahni."
Devlin -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 19 -- HP 40/40 Thursday December 6th, 2012 2:49:39 PM
At hearing of a threat to Tahni, Devlin gathers his things quickly and already begins walking towards Drakesmead. Better keep up lads cause we are moving fast and hard. The mention that Lila may be there only steels the Rogue's resolve. If that wench be there causin' trouble than she's askin' for a world of pain.
Wardd grant us luck and safe passage on this trip. Devlin prays silently.
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 26/12/22 -- CMD 18/22 -- HP 49/69 -- Raeb HP 33/43 Thursday December 6th, 2012 8:50:05 PM
Bruagh says nothing but his face shows only rage. He sets off for Drakesmeade at a very punishing rate.
Sarnak: AC17/13/14 - CMD17 - HP39/47 Kyachi:(Haste 5rds) AC28/14/25 - CMD21 - HP37/42 Thursday December 6th, 2012 11:11:48 PM
OOC: So, then all of this happens after they wake up right? So, assume what he did last was done in the morning then after his crafting and sleep
Sarnak sighs upon seeing the archon was unable to recon via teleport, but shrugs. "Ah well, it wouldn't be life if things were ever this easy. Any chance you could offer your aid to our group while your here?"
He then resumes following with the group, taking a minute to resummon kyachi once the archon went over it's 5-minute lifespan.
Dernock Uristson HP 27/27 (38) AC 21/14/19 CMD21 Friday December 7th, 2012 1:25:15 AM
Dernock wakes up, yawns obnoxiously, puts his armour on and gets ready for his watch. Everyone's up? there be somethin' amiss? He asks in between a mouthful of rations.
Shonti AC18/17/14 - CMD14 - HP44/44 d20+5=24 ; Friday December 7th, 2012 1:32:42 AM
Shonti packs up as quickly as he can in the morning, and is still tying the last strap as Devlin begins marching off. He finishes tying it and takes up his usual place in the rear of the group, nearly jogging to catch up to them. "Well let's not waste any time then! If they left two days ago, won't be long til they reach the city!" Shonti says as he continues onward with his companions. He tries to keep a good eye on their surroundings while they move. "What do they want wit Tahni? Sick is it may seem to us, I at least understand their purpose for a child, but why do they need her particularly?" he wonders aloud a short distance after they get moving.. =================================== OOC: Active Perception: 1d20+5=24.
Dernock Uristson HP 27/27 (38) AC 21/14/19 CMD21 Friday December 7th, 2012 3:48:47 AM Dunno, but fer a necromancer, the undead are bit o' a weapon right? An' we all know weapons get tempered by bein' dipped in water. Now here me out, I know nothin' about magic but wouldn't a good soul sort o' thin' t' temper a thin' o' evil? You know like fire an' ice, beer an' tea or donuts an' salted nuts? on the other hand I guess we can assume they're consortin' with demons an' we all know what those thin's are after. Dernock replies as they march away.
Shinto AC: 20/F:16/T:13(SR:15) CMD: 21/25vs trip HP: 36/46 Friday December 7th, 2012 6:34:28 AM ooc: sorry, i was a bit confused myself. Just went with it.
Shinto shakes his head as Sam says he feels for the creations, ye nothin like em lad, speaking as the party leaves their camp. ye gotta heart warm as the wolds core, as big as a dragons. 'Ems cold as ice covered steel. Soul black as 'ere scorched skin.
Shinto walked next to Sam for a few moments, hoping to cheer up the groups supporter, ye well fin out the trueff, member ye aint nuffin like em k?
The tough dwarf smiles, but through his outside layer, its easy yo see the dwarf is troubled.
DM Carl Friday December 7th, 2012 7:54:40 AM (Let's clarify the time frame as I see it. Sam and Tag read the book during the first watch. So people were asleep or getting there. Sarnak was likely crafting before bedtime. Due to what was learned, Bruagh was woken and he took off with the rest of the party in tow.
That means there was no full rest for the party. Casters that must prepare their spells in advance haven't been able to do so. As for Sarnak, he should be ready to go again come morning. I can't find anything in the APG about what's needed for summoners to regain spells. For a Paizo product, they sure cut a bunch of corners. Anyway, in an effort to keep this thing moving, Sarnak gets his spells back in the morning, but as of right this second he's still on the same day as before.)
This is no time to sleep. With evil afoot and Tahni in danger Bruagh isn't putting off his return to Drakesmeade and trusts the rest of the party to catch up. Raeb seems to share his rider's anger for reasons the bear likely doesn't understand.
The lantern archon brightens again at the request for aid. There's not much it can do, but it shines brightly enough that everyone's able to shake off the mental cobwebs a bit easier. Kyachi reappears sooner than expected.
Camp is broken quickly as the party makes their way back to the lava tubes. Opinions are bandied about regarding the nature of the necromancer's experiments. Maybe they're right, but no one here is an expert in necromancy.
Even at the brisk pace it takes a few hours to reach the entrance to the lava tubes. Astute dwarves again notice the air shift as the tubes change direction for the newcomers. The remains of the rock trolls are still present, though it looks as it they're already falling apart & turning back into dust. There will be nothing left of the beasts within a few days. Good riddance...
The trip through the tubes is uneventful as before. In fact, it's a bit too relaxing. It's not long before eyes start getting heavy.
Fort save DC10 to stay awake through the trip.
Everyone is pleased to see the webbing still intact. Those who get stuck have to problem getting loose w/ help from their fellow dwarves (no need to roll this time as there's no immediate danger).
A scant hour after exiting the tubes, the party finds itself within sight of Drakesmeade. It's very early in the morning still and there's few signs of activity. Things seem just as peaceful as they were when the party left a few days prior...
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 43/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Friday December 7th, 2012 8:38:25 AM
Sam easily stays awake for the journey through the lava tubes (22), Chuckles on the other hand,"ZZZZZZZZ". (8)
For Taggart-a sizeable brown leather pouch containing a double-sized batch of marbles that are all the colors of the rainbow.
For firing arrows at the bomb to knock it away from Sam. Use them to play games or to trip people.
For Shinto-weighs thirty pounds!--is a plain khaki-colored canvas six-inch cube with a large red dot on one of its sides and a piece of parchment with instructions on "How to Use Your Woldco Pop-Up Tent for Two." Just press the red dot and the cube will instantly pop up into a tent large enough to hold two people. Pressing the dot again (located on the outer tent pole after set-up) will instantly pop the tent into its cube form again. WARNING: Please make sure the tent is dry when popping it down, and do NOT leave anything inside the tent that will not survive getting magically-squished into a six-inch cube. (Note: other than instantaneously setting itself up and packing itself up again, this is otherwise a normal two-person tent. The setup process includes driving its own anchor stakes into the ground, but the terrain must be conducive to setting up a regular tent in order to do so.)
Here's shelter for sheltering Sam from the bomb blast! Sleep in it and stay out of the elements.
For Bruagh, Devlin, Dernock, Sarnak, Terser, and Shonti-A bundle of six orange candles--they are Insectbane candles
Take one each. Kind of a lame gift, but they'll keep a few bugs away.
Shonti AC18/17/14 - CMD14 - HP44/44 d20+3=20 ; d20+5=20 ; Friday December 7th, 2012 2:26:01 PM Shonti has no trouble staying awake for their journey through the lava tubes, but he gets a very unsettling feeling about the strange uninterrupted trip back to DrakesMeade. Once they get within sight of the city, he shares his thoughts with the others. "I've never seen it so quiet in the Scab... Them necromancers should be a day or so ahead of us at least, so why does DrakesMeade look so lifeless? Something's amiss lads, an' I don't like the look of it..."
He continues following the group, keeping an eye out for changes in the scenery as they approach DrakesMeade. ========================================================================= OOC: Thanks Sam! Happy Holidays to you too! I'll be visiting the Giggling Ghost starting today, see if I can't come up with a gift for you all as well!
Fortitude: 1d20+3=20. Wide Awake. Active Perception: 1d20+5=20. Alert.
Terser: HP 48/48 - AC 22/12/20 - CMD 20 d20+12=25 ; d20+10=20 ; Friday December 7th, 2012 6:03:25 PM
Wide awake and senses atingle, Terser prepares for the worst, marching with his axe held ready to strike any threat.
fort 25, perception 20
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 26/12/22 -- CMD 18/22 -- HP 49/69 -- Raeb HP 33/43 Friday December 7th, 2012 7:17:10 PM
Bruagh pushes the group right to the entrance of Drakesmeade. He will no slow until he finds Tahni!
Dernock Uristson HP 27/27 (38) AC 21/14/19 CMD21 d20+6=9 ; Friday December 7th, 2012 7:31:31 PM
Dernock dozes on his feet. At some point while waiting he's going to just fall asleep against a nice soft rock.
Oathbreaker (Ian) 20/15/16 - 41/41 - CMD 20 d20+7=16 ; d20+19=30 ; Friday December 7th, 2012 11:33:37 PM
The Oathbreaker has no trouble keeping his eyes open (Fort 16) and marches quickly behind Braugh as they continue into Drakesmeade. He keeps his eyes and ears open for anything that may be out of the ordinary. (Perception: 30)
Devlin -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 19 -- HP 40/40 d20+3=11 ; Saturday December 8th, 2012 12:36:50 PM
Devlin is able to stay awake during the trip. Upon seeing Drakesmead Devlin nods and speaks to Shonti.Aye lad, something is amiss. Keep your wits about you everyone.
Sarnak: AC17/13/14 - CMD17 - HP39/47 Kyachi:(Haste 5rds) AC28/14/25 - CMD21 - HP37/42 d20+6=13 ; d20+6=22 ; Saturday December 8th, 2012 3:49:15 PM
Sarnak and Kyachi manage to stay awake during the trip, eager to get back and take care of any problems back at drakesmede quickly so they could resume their advance, and catch up on sleep.
Return to Drakesmeade - DM RobC Monday December 10th, 2012 12:10:04 AM
The party set off at a cracking pace to get to Drakesmeade as quickly as possible. Few words are shared as all energy is spent to just keep moving.
The approach to Drakesmeade seems completely normal. The gates are opened to allow you entry, lots of friendly smiles and waves. Nothing amiss at all. If the necros have infiltrated the fortress, noone here is any the wiser.
The party make their way through the fortress towards the infirmary. If Tahni would be anywhere it is likely she would still be tending any wounded. There are significantly fewer patients in the infirmary now as the healers have obviously been hard at work. Tally notices the party enter and approaches to greet you. His smile drops as he senses something is obviously not right.
"Tahni? Why, she and I are helping to transport the remaining refugees from Mountainburrow to here. She left shortly after you did." he seems to be getting worried too and pauses to restart "She and the caravans made for Mountainburrow shortly after you left. They should be on their way back now though."
The elf notes the tiredness and discomfort many are feeling as he reaches out to touch each of you on the shoulder in turn. Any weariness you had been feeling rapidly fades away. He also says a few words of prayer in elvish for Bruagh, Raeb and Dernock. The wounds that had previously failed to heal now vanish (Tally's touch has removed fatigue/exhaustion from all players. He has also cast remove curse on the wounds that wouldn't heal. Everyone should be fully healed.) It's almost enough to make a dwarf start to rethink the elves. Almost.
"I... I'm sure she is more than capable of looking out for herself" Tally says in a less than convincing manner "However if you wanted to catch up to her quickly I would suggest taking some ponies from the stables. I don't have a scrying spell prepared at the moment, but will do so as part of my evening rituals. With any luck I should be able to scry upon her tomorrow and hopefully get a message to her as well"
Having previously spent more time there than the rest of the party, the way to Mountainburrow is well known to Taggart and Dernock.
It is still early morning.
==================== DM Rob stepping back into the Forged DM chair for one last time. As Carl mentioned earlier, we need to have this module finished by the start of Jan to hand over to your new DMs, so things might move a little quicker than normal
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 43/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Monday December 10th, 2012 9:08:39 AM
Sam says nothing. He doesn't want or have to. He knows what the next few seconds will bring and dreads the probable findings of the next few hours. The bard simply prepares to follow the predictable response of his companions...especially one of them.
Shinto AC: 20/F:16/T:13(SR:15) CMD: 21/25vs trip HP: 46/46 Monday December 10th, 2012 5:48:38 PM
Shinto shakes his head at hearing the news of Tahni leaving just after we did; he looks at Braugh; fearing the paladin shares his own thoughts.
We can start by followin the path ter mountain Burrow. Or wait on her return.
Shonti AC18/17/14 - CMD14 - HP44/44 Monday December 10th, 2012 7:08:37 PM Shonti does not feel comforted at all by the elves words, rather disturbed that something could be so horribly wrong, and that no one here is any the wiser... "Braugh, your call here brother.. In any case, we're right behind you. Anyone know the way to Mountainburrow?"
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 26/12/22 -- CMD 18/22 -- HP 49/69 -- Raeb HP 33/43 Monday December 10th, 2012 8:47:32 PM
Bruagh nods to the party and says the first words he has since the lava tubes. "Get a mount and be back in 10 minutes if you plan on heading to Mountain urrow with me.". When everyone gets back together Bruagh sets off towards Tahni.
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 43/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Monday December 10th, 2012 8:58:33 PM
Sam silently waits by Bruagh's side. He thinks only of what they will find. Hopefully they find Tahni in one piece. The gnome equally, and perhaps selfishly, hopes to find answers. Chuckles steps around in place, almost as consumed with anticipation as the dwarven paladin next to him.
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 43/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Monday December 10th, 2012 8:58:49 PM
Sam silently waits by Bruagh's side. He thinks only of what they will find. Hopefully they find Tahni in one piece. The gnome equally, and perhaps selfishly, hopes to find answers. Chuckles steps around in place, almost as consumed with anticipation as the dwarven paladin next to him.
Sarnak: AC17/13/14 - CMD17 - HP39/47 Kyachi:(Haste 5rds) AC28/14/25 - CMD21 - HP37/42 Monday December 10th, 2012 9:03:58 PM
Sarnak and Kyachi follow with Braugh as well, hoping that Tahni was fine and would be found unharmed.
Oathbreaker (Ian) 20/15/16 - 41/41 - CMD 20 d20+19=27 ; d20+14=26 ; Monday December 10th, 2012 10:06:55 PM
The Oathbreaker nods as Shonti poses his question. "I know my way around. It should not be too difficult with some help." He quickly fetches a pony and begins tracking, keeping an eye on Braugh as he does so.
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Perception: 27 Survival: 26
I wonder if the dice roller is getting sick of me rolling those numbers over and over again...
Dernock Uristson HP 27/27 (38) AC 21/14/19 CMD21 Monday December 10th, 2012 11:58:00 PM
Dernock seems to have slumped in the corner and is fast asleep.
Danger? What Danger? - DM RobC Tuesday December 11th, 2012 9:13:18 AM
The now refreshed party head off again with equal haste, leaving behind Tally who seems to be getting just as concerned as you.
Oathbreaker guides the party on what could best be described as a trail - it's far from a path or road. The route bypasses many of the dangers the party previously encountered on their approach to Drakesmeade, and thankfully no purple worms are seen. The party ride to the south east. Far to the south you guess to be the salt flats.
Hours pass with barely any sign of life. A bird high in the sky, some sort of rodent of unusual size watching you from behind a boulder.
The stone outcrops and mountains pass by, and ahead the land seems to be much smoother. The ground is covered in huge chunks of rock, and sick and twisted trees are scattered about. When they last bore leaves is anyones guess. Another reminder that life appears to always succumb in The Scab.
At the current pace there is no way the party will make MountainBurrow before nightfall. The sun is already setting behind you, and the ponies dearly need rest.
From somewhere ahead of you a signal horn sounds, breaking the repetitious "click clack" of the pony feet on rock. The signal is very clear: "Here"
The landscape about a half mile ahead of you changes. What was just another outcrop of rocks and dead trees changes to reveal 4 caravans parked in a square formation. Some sort of encampment has been setup.
Spellcraft DC10: Highlight to display spoiler: {Your best guess is that some sort of illusion spell had been hiding the camp site. Perhaps a mass invisibility spell?}
A number of humanoid figures can be seen, with a few waving you towards them. As you get closer you begin to realise that this is the caravan you had been searching for. And standing there smiling and waving is Tahni.
Oathbreaker (Ian) 20/15/16 - 41/41 - CMD 20 Tuesday December 11th, 2012 11:00:00 AM
The masked dwarf lets out an enormous sigh of relief as the camp comes into sight, with Tahni clearly unharmed. "Thank every God and power in the Wold," he mutters, cracking a rare smile.
Devlin -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 19 -- HP 40/40 d20+17=29 ; d20+11=20 ; Tuesday December 11th, 2012 12:49:35 PM
Ever suspicious of danger Devlin does not let his guard down. Stay behind cover and keep a low profile. The wretch Lila may be around, shes the one who shot Redforge and make no mistake she will shoot us as well. As the groups meet the rogue saves any pleasantries and finds a suitable lookout location. He melds in with the surrounding rocks and waits for trouble his crossbow out and ready.
Stealth = 29 Perception = 20
OOC: Sorry about the missed days, between working six 12 hour shifts a week and the weird hours between here and home I am still trying to find my posting groove. Thanks for understanding.
Terser: HP 48/48 - AC 22/12/20 - CMD 20 d20+4=24 ; d20+10=15 ; Tuesday December 11th, 2012 1:01:10 PM anyone else have problems with the roller giving errors the first couple of clicks? oh well, it turned out pretty good - spellcraft 20
Hmmn, they must have a good spellslinger or two about, to create an illusion that large. Maybe they were safe from harm all along. He keeps himself alert though, and watches out for any possible signs of attack perception 15
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 43/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Tuesday December 11th, 2012 2:55:16 PM
Sam is so happy to see Tahni alive and well, that he doesn't let doubt creep in.
"It's so good to see that you're ok!"
Sam follows Bruagh's lead. The bard knows that the mighty paladin will want to be first in line.
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 43/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Tuesday December 11th, 2012 3:50:21 PM
Sam guesses that the group is a gnomish shadow caravan. Illusions of this size are just their specialty.
ooc-Forgot to say why Sam isn't suspicious.
Oathbreaker (Ian) 20/15/16 - 41/41 - CMD 20 d20+17=28 ; Tuesday December 11th, 2012 4:30:19 PM
As Devlin hustles off, the Oathbreaker resumes his usual stone-faced self and nods. "Aye. The journal mentioned she would be here." The Oathbreaker scans for a suitable lookout position and sets himself there, bow drawn and arrow strung.
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Perception: 28
Shinto AC: 20/F:16/T:13(SR:15) CMD: 21/25vs trip HP: 46/46 Tuesday December 11th, 2012 6:22:16 PM
Shinto is very surprised to see the camp and tahni unharmed.
somethin works out in our favor! Thank you Domi, looks like we might even be able to rest easy tonight ey? I still need to ask for me spells
Then Devlin pulls him back to reality, and he follows suit, nodding and smiling at Tahni before finding a rock to hide behind, or use a wagon for cover, as he searches the landscape for trouble.
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 26/12/22 -- CMD 18/22 -- HP 49/69 -- Raeb HP 33/43 Tuesday December 11th, 2012 7:58:00 PM
Bruagh rushes Tahni, embracing her in a bear hug that would make Raeb smile. "Thank Domi you are alright. Tahni we found the necromancers base and uncovered a plot to kidnap several dwarves, including specifically you. Lila is behind it as well. Sam and Tag have more information."
Sarnak: AC17/13/14 - CMD17 - HP39/47 Kyachi:(Haste 5rds) AC28/14/25 - CMD21 - HP37/42 Tuesday December 11th, 2012 9:12:40 PM
Sarnak nods upon seeing Tahni unharmed, but ponder for a moment. "Hmm, well, this should be nice, although I'm not entirely sure that this couldn't be a illusion of the necromancers"
Dernock Uristson HP 27/27 (38) AC 21/14/19 CMD21 d20+7=23 ; Tuesday December 11th, 2012 10:24:24 PM Well now would be a suitably dramatic time fer the perpetrators t'reveal themselves considerin' the target,Tahni here, just left their veil. Dernock notes looking around their surroundings for possible snipers.
Perception 23
Shonti AC18/17/14 - CMD14 - HP44/44 d20+8=16 ; Tuesday December 11th, 2012 11:28:26 PM "Aye Sarnak, I was thinkin the same... proceed with extreme caution lads! Them necro's are a tricky lot.. Schemers!! All of em. An there's some powerful magic here, some kinda illusion... maybe invisibility, possibly mass... Braugh wait!! I think we're in fer an ambush!" Shonti yells to the paladin as he's approaching Tahni, but it's already too late to try to warn him... He watches idly as Braugh embraces Tahni, afraid he already knows what's happening. Shonti pulls his rod of empower out of his handy haversack and gets ready for action.
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 43/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Tuesday December 11th, 2012 11:40:50 PM
(Assuming that no horribly, mean DM trap occurs)
Sam joins Bruagh in speaking with Tahni. He includes every detail that he discovered in the book.
Danger? What Danger? - DM RobC Wednesday December 12th, 2012 6:46:29 AM Terser and Sam admire whatever technique had been used to conceal the encampment.
Sarnak is dubious, and Shonti prepares for the worst, trying to warn Bruagh from rushing ahead. But it is too late.
Throwing caution to the wind Bruagh rushes straight up to Tahni and holds her close. She embraces him back smiling, then looks puzzled, trying to understand what you are all doing here.
There is visible relief in the party that this is not an illusion after all.
Devlin has seen far too much trouble in the Scab, and expects no less from this situation. He takes cover between a rock and a dead tree and stays alert for trouble.
Oathbreaker smiles - perhaps ending the debate as to whether he physically could. Whilst Devlin takes a position at the north side of the camp, Oathbreaker takes a similar position to the south.
Shinto takes up a position on the west side of the camp, still surprised that everything seems to be ok.
With the camp now 'secure', Bruagh and Sam relay to Tahni all that they have discovered in the past few days. She takes the news as well as anyone could expect when told an evil organisation is trying to abduct you. "But... what .. I mean, why me? she asks, hoping someone has an answer. She looks to Bruagh and then pauses "Do you think they're just trying to get me to get to you?". With no immediate answers to her questions, all Tahni can do is weakly smile "I'm glad you're here. All of you"
The encampment consists of 4 covered wagons in a square formation. Inside each wagon is between 8 and 10 refugees. All are dwarven or gnomish women and children - the men having fought to reclaim Drakesmeade. Protecting each wagon are two dwarven soldiers. Each wearing a very nice suit of scale mail, with a crossbow hanging at one hip and an axe or warhammer at the other. A small coat of arms adorns their armor - the same crest worn by General Blackaxe.
In the centre of the formation is the remnants of a firepit, along with eight horses.
It has been a long day, and no doubt everyone is looking forward to getting some rest.
OOC: For everyone to get 8hrs rest you need to have 3 watches. Please detail who is on which watch in your next post, otherwise I will allocate you to a particular watch
Devlin -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 19 -- HP 40/40 d20+17=23 ; d20+11=22 ; Wednesday December 12th, 2012 7:30:28 AM
Leaving the cover of the tree Devlin makes his way into camp. He smiles when he sees Tahni and gives her a hug. He takes any food that might be available before finding Bruagh. He pulls the holy warrior to the side and speaks with him in hushed tones.
Lad I've been thinkin' about why the necromancers may want Tahni. Sure she be as pure as the mountain snow and for them ta corrupt her would be a feat, but I wonder if there be more ta it. These necromancers seem ta be interested in one thing making a hybrid undead deamon and it looks like Dwarf is the main ingredient. Think back ta Riddleport they used a newborn babe for their ritual. You and the lass have been awfully close. I know you are a Dwarf of honor but might there be a chance they be after Tahni because she is with child? It's not normally my place ta ask and if she be I am happy for the two of ya. But there could be dire implications if that's why the necros are after her.
The rogue takes whatever Bruagh may throw at him with a stoic face before placing a hand on the paladins shoulder. Keep her safe Bruagh Stormbringer, no matter what happens between now and our return to Drakesmead. If she is abducted I fear it could spell disaster for our struggling new kingdom. I don't normally do things like this but I am charging you with her safety above all others, I will lay my life down ta keep the necromancers from taking her and I don't expect you ta abandon her ta save me or anyone else. Devlin squeezes his friends shoulder before wandering off to find a spot to rest.
I will take whatever watch works best for the spellcasters just let me know. He says to the group.
Checks for watch Stealth = 23 Perception = 22
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 43/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Wednesday December 12th, 2012 9:23:05 AM
Having confided in Tahni in the past, Sam feels comfortable talking with her again.
"The voices have communicated with me several times since we last spoke. I'm not sure why, but I was hoping that you could pray for me before I go to sleep tonight. Maybe a little divine assistance will provide a restful night."
Either way, Sam appeals to the crafters in the group before going to bed.
"I still have the components for my mule back cords. If someone could make them for me, I'd appreciate it.
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 26/12/22 -- CMD 18/22 -- HP 49/69 -- Raeb HP 33/43 Wednesday December 12th, 2012 9:41:54 PM Bruagh turns red at Devlin's question but not from anger or rage, simply from a bit of embarrassment. "Uh... well... no... its not possible. Nonetheless, I'll not be taking any chances."
Shinto AC: 20/F:16/T:13(SR:15) CMD: 21/25vs trip HP: 46/46 d20+7=15 ; Wednesday December 12th, 2012 9:49:00 PM
After a few moments of checking the surrounding area; still expecting to see some necromancers pop up out of the rock; Shinto finds a place within the caravans square to use his gift from Sam.
Pressing the button; Shinto jumps back as the little cube pops into a two person tent. Wide eyed and grinning the dwarf looks around to find Sam;
Sam! First night usin me Tent lad; wanna join me? Plenty big 'nough fer you an me; Without waiting more than a moment or so he goes inside a lays out his bedroll. Popping his head back out he offers up his choice for watch; I'll take first watch, Sleep rest'o the night.
Shinto will find a good spot to look over the whole camp if possible, twirling his flail at times to keep from falling asleep. Its been a long day... Perception: 15 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- After his shift he retires within his tent, making sure Sam is covered up and comfertable if he decided to shack with Shinto, setting his shield and flail near his feet, The Frozen Soul along side himself as normal. Before lying down Shinto sets on his knees, head down and eyes closed Holding his symbol of Domis within his two hands he says a prayer for the team;
Domi, me must thank ye fer yer protection t'is day. Tahni safe, an ourselves as well. Under yer guidance we can send t'em evil necros ta meet 'ere ends. Watch over us this night I ask, so I can fight in yer honor tomorrow. Aid us in seekin out the evil necros. Praise ye Domi!
And with that our warrior cleric falls into a slumber for the rest of the night. ------------------------------------------
Shintos prepared spells have changed for the next day; Highlight to display spoiler: {: Cleric Spells: Orisons: 3 perday Guidance, Spark, Create Water level 1 Spells: 2+1 domain per day Doom, Shield of Faith; Domain: Bless }
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 43/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Wednesday December 12th, 2012 10:37:52 PM "Thanks brother. Since I'm a short one, I'm sure we'll have enough room for Chuckles too."
Sam sleeps on the edge with Chuckles in the middle. The gracious host, Shinto, is treated to a night of random, hyena paw jabs and vocal outbursts caused by whatever hyenas dream about as they sleep.
Sarnak: AC17/13/14 - CMD17 - HP39/47 Kyachi:(Haste 5rds) AC28/14/25 - CMD21 - HP37/42 Wednesday December 12th, 2012 11:28:13 PM
Sarnak and Kyachi are still somewhat suspicious of a trap, but will take the opportunity to catch up on sleep, and perhaps a bit of crafting.
OOC: Spends 4 hours crafting, 4 days complete out of 6 , then sleeps to regain spells the next day
Terser: HP 48/48 - AC 22/12/20 - CMD 20 d20+10=28 ; Wednesday December 12th, 2012 11:37:01 PM
Terser will chat it up with the master of provisions to see if there is any good ale to be had, before settling in for a nap before his watch. He volunteers for shift two, as it is the most difficult to maintain watch in the middle of the night, and he is quite good at keeping himself awake at all hours if necessary.
perception 28 for shift 2 of watch
Dernock Uristson HP 27/27 (38) AC 21/14/19 CMD21 d20+7=20 ; Thursday December 13th, 2012 4:41:07 AM
Dernock offers to take third watch and then settles in to sleep.
Perception 20 for third watch shift
Shinto AC: 20/F:16/T:13(SR:15) CMD: 21/25vs trip HP: 46/46 Thursday December 13th, 2012 6:37:15 AM long as 'ese not ate up wit'o mass a 'em flea bugs Sam, cant be itchin unda me mail all day fightin em necros now Shinto makes small talk with Sam before setting up for his watch.
perception: 15 for 1st watch
Silence is golden - Round 1 - DM RobC Thursday December 13th, 2012 7:12:59 AM Devlin has a delicate conversation with Bruagh, to which the paladin advises to the best of his knowledge that Tahni is not pregnant.
Sam once again confides with Tahni about the voices he hears. She listens with a concerned expression on her face. "Any divine assistance I can offer you I will gladly. Still, this is strange. Ever since that encounter we had with the demon I have been having strange visions. I still don't know what they mean though. Perhaps my visions and your voices are related?" Realising things have gotten far too serious, Tahni chuckles "or perhaps we're just going crazy being away from civilization for too long?" She gives Sam a hug and then turns in for the night.
Shinto decides to give his new tent a try, and invites Sam to share its warmth before his watch.
Sarnak manages to get a good four hours crafting done, under Kyachi's watchful eyes.
Terser goes looking for some ale, but the caravan only brought the items essential to survival. One of the dwarven guards overhears Terser's request, and whistles to get his attention. The guard looks about carefully, then pulls a small flask out from inside his armor and offers Terser a swig. It's not ale - something stronger. When done, the guard gives Terser a wink, takes a swig from the flask himself, then returns it safely inside his armor.
Watch order set at: First Sarnak - crafting Shinto Oathbreaker
Second Terser Sam Devlin
Third Dernock Shonti Bruagh
The refugees are sleeping peacefully in the wagons.
First watch is quite uneventful. Two guards also stand watch. As opposed to the newer recruits at Drakesmeade, these guards seem to be veterans and take their jobs quite seriously.
Second watch though, well, that's when things get interesting. The night is at its darkest, though thankfully all of those on watch see perfectly well in the dark.
Chuckles notices something first, then Sam and Terser and then finally Devlin. The natural noises you normally hear at night - the whistling of the wind, twigs moving in the trees, your own breathing - all those noises have stopped on the east side of the camp. Chuckles opens his mouth and it looks like he is trying to growl, but nothing comes out. Similarly Terser is unable to hear the sound of the stones under his feet.
Terser and Sam each note a crossbow bolt protruding from the wagons near them. You're reasonably confident they weren't there a minute ago.
Noises are coming from the north - someone or something is approaching.
Terser ONLY: Highlight to display spoiler: {You can see 3 demons approaching. They currently stand at W7, X8, and Z7. They're coming towards you with claws outstretched}
Folks, we're going to try something a little different for what will be the final battle for Carl and I in the Forged. I will be controlling the opposing forces. Carl will be controlling Tahni and the dwarven guards. Neither of us know the tactics the other has planned! Good luck to everyone!
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 43/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Thursday December 13th, 2012 10:05:31 AM
Not wanting to take chances, Sam alerts the others.
"To arms! To arms! We're under attack!"
Ooc-Will be posting actions this weekend. Strategery and trickeration planning time now!
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 43/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Thursday December 13th, 2012 11:07:45 AM
ooc-Realized with the help of my team, that Sam probably opened his mouth and said nothing there...
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 26/12/22 -- CMD 18/22 -- HP 49/69 -- Raeb HP 33/43 Thursday December 13th, 2012 11:53:54 AM
Bruagh lays with his back to Tahni. Raeb sleeps on the other side so that Tahni is essentially sandwiched between a bear and a Paladin. Talk about a safe place to sleep. Hearing nothing the paladin sleeps... for now.
Terser: HP 48/48 - AC 22/12/20 - CMD 20 Thursday December 13th, 2012 12:06:31 PM Ware! Three Demons to the north! To arms!
Terser calls upon Domi to Protect him from the evil creatures that are approaching, then readies himself to meet their attack.
cast protection from evil
Sarnak: AC17/13/14 - CMD17 - HP39/47 Kyachi:(Haste 5rds) AC28/14/25 - CMD21 - HP37/42 Thursday December 13th, 2012 1:45:58 PM
OOC: Does Kyachi remain summoned when Sarnak is asleep or is she not available for night ambushes?
Dernock Uristson HP 27/27 (38) AC 21/14/19 CMD21 Thursday December 13th, 2012 2:20:11 PM
Dernock continues to sleep, possibly snore...
Terser: HP 48/48 - AC 22/12/20 - CMD 20 Thursday December 13th, 2012 3:19:02 PM
ooc: woops, missed the silence part. edit
Not hearing his shout, or his attempts to invoke his God's protection, Terser runs into camp to see if the others are having similar problems. He proceeds to shake his companions awake, and try to illustrate the situation they are finding themselves in.
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 43/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Thursday December 13th, 2012 4:24:29 PM
Sam rides through the middle of the camp, screaming all the way. He hopes that eventually, he'll get through the quiet area. He guides Chuckles in between all of the tents and guards and ends up at W27. With crossbow ready, he waits for the troops to rally and the enemy to approach.
Shinto AC: 20/F:16/T:13(SR:15) CMD: 21/25vs trip HP: 46/46 d20+7=17 ; Thursday December 13th, 2012 6:49:47 PM OOC: not sure if Shinto will be awake or not so here are the possibilities
If Awoke by Sam screaming Shinto grumbles as the gnome and hyena combo rushing through camp, mouth open wide, screaming at the top of his lungs. Wondering whats going on, he grabs the Frozen Soul and shield and exits his tent.
Wha the? he asks himself as he rushes to wake his brother and Sarnack. Looking around as well as he can on the way; Shaking them both and motioning with his ax and shield, slamming them together. Pointing toward Sam and Chuckles... He then takes off toward the gnome, motioning for Shonti to follow him. Perception: 17
If not;
Shinto sleeps deeply next to his ax; dreaming of beheading black dwarf zombies with mismatched stitched on limbs. A epic back to back battle along side his brother Shonti.
Sarnak: AC17/13/14 - CMD17 - HP39/47 Kyachi:(Haste 5rds) AC28/14/25 - CMD21 - HP37/42 Thursday December 13th, 2012 8:05:46 PM
ooc: Also, where is the silence effect centered and where are our players located? Do we have choice in the matter or are they in a large cluster? (Sarnak at least probably would attempt to not be in close quarters, still being suspicious of oddities.)
Silence is golden - Round 1 - DM RobC Thursday December 13th, 2012 9:49:54 PM OOC: @Sarnak: - "If the summoner is unconscious, asleep, or killed, his eidolon is immediately banished." - so no Kyachi at the moment. This attack was preplanned to occur during the 2nd watch when things would be at their darkest - Noone knows where the silence effect is centred. Players are located within the formation made by the wagons. Sleeping outside of that would just make you a sleeping target.
Sam makes it to Y27 when his voice comes back to him. Terser likewise is able to rouse the rest. Everyone is awake!
Devlin -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 19 -- HP 40/40 d20=17 ; d20+17=24 ; d20+11=27 ; Thursday December 13th, 2012 10:36:31 PM
Hearing the shouts of danger Devlin warily back up into the protection of a wagon. Using its bulk he hides as best as possible while looking for other threats.
Stealth = 24 Perception = 27
OOC: Sorry about the 17 hit roll when I meant to hit the dropdown.
Shonti AC18/17/14 - CMD14 - HP44/44 Thursday December 13th, 2012 11:24:27 PM
Once awoken by his brother, Shonti would wake up the Oathbreaker next to him before jumping up to see what he's being woke up for. After he gains his bearings and realizes that we're under attack, Shonti tries to yell out to Shinto as he's headed for Sam, but unfortunately he cannot be heard by anyone.
He thinks over following his brothers lead for a split second, and for once, Shonti decides against it. He feels that he could prove much more useful on the western side of the campsite, and heads that way. Shonti pulls his rod of extend out of his handy haversack as he makes his way towards Braugh, Raeb, and Tahni, and grips it tight in his small hand. He is mentally preparing himself to be ready for the evil that is coming. ====================== Move to Z,27.
Oathbreaker (Ian) 20/15/16 - 41/41 - CMD 20 d20+2=13 ; d20+11=16 ; d8+4=10 ; d6=3 ; Friday December 14th, 2012 1:30:59 AM
The Oathbreaker snaps awake, grabbing his bow immediately. The silence around him presses in uncomfortably, and he quickly runs to the wagon nearest, jumping and climbing it as quickly as he can. (Climb: 13) If he reaches the top of the wagon, he aims at the nearest demon and lets an arrow loose.
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Attack: 16 Damage: 10+3 shock
Dernock Uristson HP 383/38 AC 14/14/12 CMD21 Friday December 14th, 2012 3:37:43 AM
Dernock bolts upright, grabs his axe and shield and looks for the intruders. He pauses, patting himself down and then swears with a whisper. He then asks the other with a grizzle: Ahn attack an' caught with out mah armor on! Can someone help me put this lot on or magic up somethin' else? Otherwise I'm goin' have t'keep mah distance.
Sarnak: AC17/13/14 - CMD17 - HP39/47 Kyachi:(Haste 5rds) AC28/14/25 - CMD21 - HP37/42 Friday December 14th, 2012 4:23:06 AM
Sarnak, after awaking and seeing sam able to speak, while no one else was, attempts to reach him, but taking a quick moment out of his run to summon a cheetah to the fight outside of the area of silence. Seeing Dernock patting himself down, he attempts to gesture for him to come closer so he could give him mage armor next round.
OOC: Sarnak; Move to Z25 Std to summon a cheetah using his summon monster SLA
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 16/12/12 -- CMD 18/22 -- HP 49/69 -- Raeb HP 33/43 Friday December 14th, 2012 5:48:35 AM
Bruagh pops upright and grabs his axe when his woken up. He immediately casts Divine Favor on himself and prepares for the coming assault. No armor for this hero.
Cast Divine Favor.
Shinto AC: 20/F:16/T:13(SR:15) CMD: 21/25vs trip HP: 46/46 Friday December 14th, 2012 6:26:10 AM
Shinto, realizing he is without armor quickly fishes inside his haver sack while on his way to Sam, he sucks down the blue liquid, hoping the magic armor juice serves him as good as his normal hide would..
not able to open map atm, Shinto is moving toward sam though, gets as close as possible while also drinking mage armot potion.. ill update ac next post
DM Carl Friday December 14th, 2012 6:54:46 AM
The guards are up in a flash, their sleep light to begin with due to the very real and present danger. Two each move to guard the spaces between the wagons, knowing the paladin and his mount have Tahni safe as can be. Any who see an enemy close by will ready their axes, the rest draw their crossbows and scan the area.
Tahni wakes with a twinkle in her eye. She wordlessly gives Bruagh a quick peck on his cheek before consecrating the area between the wagons. "If anyone falls, drag them between the wagons!" she shouts out as she scoops up her shield & dagger. She assumes a defensive position & watches for danger.
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Consecrate - 20' radius from Z-26. No undead may be summoned in this area for the next 10 hours. Any undead entering receive a -1 penalty to attacks, damage, and saves.
Silence is golden - Round 2 - DM RobC d20+5=19 ; d20+5=10 ; d20+5=23 ; d20+5=7 ; d10=10 ; d10=2 ; d10=4 ; d10=6 ; d4+1=2 ; d4+1=2 ; d4+1=3 ; Friday December 14th, 2012 8:17:23 AM Terser runs into the camp and starts to rouse the party. Sam does the same, running through and knocking people as he goes. Soon the entire camp is awake and alert.
Shinto is quick to his feet, but no enemies are in sight. Perhaps the gnome just had a nightmare?
Devlin backs towards the wagon and positions himself close to a wheel.
Shonti gets to his feet at the alarm and moves closer to the middle of the camp (Note it is a move action to stand from prone, a move action to get to the middle of the camp, and a move action to get your rod out. So as at the end of the round the rod is still in your pack)
Oathbreaker makes it to the top of the nearest wagon but can't see any targets (Didn't have enough actions left anyway to be able to shoot either). He does see another crossbow bolt lodged into the roof of the wagon.
Dernock gets to his feet, but feels a bit inadequate without his armor (Though he seems to have healed a LOT! Might want to adjust that header, as I think 383HP is a typo)
Sarnak wakes and gets to his feet, before moving outside of the area of silence (Note it is a move action to stand from prone and then another to move outside the area of silence. No summoning this round). As he moves he notices a crossbow bolt sticking from the ground very near where he was sleeping.
Bruagh gets to his feet and casts a spell to help improve his defences.
Shinto moves to stand next to Sam (Note it is a move action to stand from prone, and thne another to move next to Sam. You haven't had time to take a potion from your haversack yet)
The guards take formation and all stand ready to defend. Tahni blesses the area to protect it from any undead.
There is more silence except for some small screams and sobs comming from inside the wagons.
The guards are able to see some 'things' approaching.
Guard #4 in particular sees 4 crossbow bolts come straight at him (Hit AC19, 10, 23, 7 for 10, 2, 4, 6 respctively)
A large portion of the party find the air get thick and a bit smelly, like a rotten egg has exploded (Stinking Cloud centred on X24. Fort save vs DC18 or be nauseated)
Oathbreaker sees 3 magic missiles leap from the darkness to the south, and is hit for 7pts damage
==================== Please keep in mind your 60ft darkvision when making your actions!
DM Carl - Tahni & the Guards - Bless, 10 rounds remain d20+6=16 ; d20+7=25 ; d20+7=27 ; d20+7=22 ; d8=6 ; d20+7=22 ; d20=18 ; Friday December 14th, 2012 9:13:40 AM
Two bolts thunk into guard #4, the others ricocheting off his armor into the darkness. Looking around at the number of demons incoming, he wonders if they're real. Unable to express his concern due to silence, the dwarf raises his crossbow at one of the demons (AE-15) and lets loose a bolt of his own. It strikes unerringly (Nat 20 - 22 to confirm crit - 12 damage - I only roll like this when I'm not playing my wizard.)! The guard closely watches the impact to determine whether or not these things are illusion (will save 18).
That stinking cloud is most certainly real, though. Guard #3 begins to wretch & takes a knee. His companion moves to provide cover as the affected guard gets a hold of himself.
Tahni smiles and makes a sour face at Bruah while waving the cloud away from her face. She's otherwise unaffected as well. She pulls a slender wand from her belt & uses the divine magic stored inside to Bless her companions.
"Be strong, fellow dwarves!" she shouts to the refugees. "We've fought and survived worse than this. These fools will soon learn it is they who should be afraid!
"Isn't the right?" she finishes with a wink to Bruagh. It seems part of Tahni has missed the adventuring life...
The remainder of the guards stand ready to attack anyone that enters their threat range.
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Bless - +1 attack & save vs. fear for 1 minute.
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 43/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) d20+5=15 ; d20+5=17 ; Friday December 14th, 2012 9:26:20 AM
As the sulfuric cloud hits the group, Sam gets ready to inspire the group. The stench hits the gnome/hyena pair and only retching sounds come from them (fort= 15/17:double-fail). Sam rides to (U 27) to take cover by the wagon and get out of the cloud.
ooc-I say let Dernock keep the "few" extra hp. He might still be standing by round 3! ;)
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 16/12/12 -- CMD 18/22 -- HP 69/69 -- Raeb HP 43/43 Divine Favor, Bless d20+11=25 ; d20+7=23 ; d20+16=20 ; d10+7=15 ; 2d6=3 ; Friday December 14th, 2012 10:13:05 AM
Bruagh and Raeb both stand firm in the face of the noxious cloud. Bruagh taps Raeb on the shoulder telling her to go into total defense until she can get close enough to maul something. Bruagh readies an action to charge any demon that moves to within 20ft of him. Anyone near him feels calm and less afraid.
(Anyone within 10ft of Bruagh gets +4 to saves vs. Fear.) Ready Action Attack: 20 Damage: 15 Slashing, 3 Holy
Bruagh Fort Save: 25 Raeb Fort Save: 23
Shonti AC18/17/14 - CMD14 - HP44/44 d20+3=12 ; Friday December 14th, 2012 10:39:17 AM Shonti is caught by the very edge of the stinking cloud, and his stomache gets very upset. He is barely able to breathe due to the stench of the cloud, so he decides to take cover a while. He moves south to the nearest wagon, hoping he can regain his composure soon enough to be able to help in this fight! ============================ Fort. Save: 1d20+3=12. Nauseated. Move to Z,31.
Oathbreaker (Ian) 20/15/16 - 44/41 - CMD 20 d20+9=21 ; d20+9=19 ; d8+4=11 ; d8+4=11 ; d6=4 ; d6=4 ; Friday December 14th, 2012 12:12:16 PM
The Oathbreaker takes a quick step forward and lashes out with two arrows at the nearest demon to the south, crying out, "More to the south! Don't let them into the camp!"
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5ft step to AH-28 Rapid Shot for two attacks against demon in AI-35 Attacks: 21, 19 Damage: 11+4 shock, 11+4 shock
Devlin -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 19 -- HP 40/40 d20+10=17 ; d10=8 ; 3d6=14 ; Friday December 14th, 2012 12:27:12 PM
Devlin sees a few demons charging the group from the south west. Silently he brings his crossbow up finding the closest target. He waits his heart pounding in his chest as the creature advances, soon the Rogue can make out details of the creatures anatomy. Aiming for the spot where the creature leg meets his body Devlin lets his bolt fly. The darkness and tough nature of the beast make the Dwarf unsure if his strike did any actual damage.
Actions: Hold action until D at Q,36 is within 30' To hit = 17 Dam = 8 + 14 sneak (22 dam) Demon is bleeding for 3 hp / round
Shinto AC: 20/F:16/T:13(SR:15) CMD: 21/25vs trip HP: 46/46 d20+8=9 ; Friday December 14th, 2012 7:33:23 PM
The Stink cloud hits Shinto like a giants fist. The dwarf slams the shaft of his ax into the dirt, and throws up near Sams feet. Groaning, Shinto doesn't say a word as he makes his way to the wagon to the west, climbing inside to take cover from the stink cloud and any other harm that may come his way while he's effected. ============================ Failed fort save: 9 (nat 1) Move to T,27 inside the wagon to take cover while effected...
Dernock Uristson HP 38/38 AC 14/14/12 CMD21 Friday December 14th, 2012 8:48:30 PM
[S]Argggggh!!!! *BOOM* Dernock screams and with a blinding flash of light he is vaporised as the positive energy overwhelms and destroys his mortal frame. nothing remains but smoking socks, presumably.[/S] _________________________________
Dernock pauses, seeing the billowing choking mist and is relieved he avoided the effects. He then puts on his boots and moves to stand by the guards located besides the south wagon.
OOC Iin fairness I do have plans for a back up character- A Drunken Master of the Sacred mountain in case things go south.
Dernock Uristson HP 38/38 AC 14/14/12 CMD21 Friday December 14th, 2012 8:51:47 PM
OOC Ignore the first bit, I thought we could use strike through :(
Terser: HP 48/48 - AC 22/12/20 - CMD 20 d20+12=24 ; Friday December 14th, 2012 9:33:35 PM fort save 24[/roll]
Seeing that a rather large bear is occupying the northwestern corner, Terser moves effortlessly through the fog after finally casting his protection spell, and occupies the southwestern gap.
[i]cast protection from evil before moving back into silenced area, end W29
Terser: HP 48/48 - AC 22/12/20 - CMD 20 Friday December 14th, 2012 9:36:03 PM strike that, meant northeast. confused myself. cast, then back to silence, square AC21. weapon readied, have reach
Silence is golden - Round 2 - DM RobC Saturday December 15th, 2012 1:01:24 AM OOC: Any players who are also DMs, please check in to the DM board. Thankyou
Sarnak: AC17/13/14 - CMD17 - HP39/47 Kyachi:(Haste 5rds) AC28/14/25 - CMD21 - HP37/42 d20+4=6 ; Monday December 17th, 2012 12:26:14 AM
Sarnak is nauseated by the gas, retching a bit as he quickly moves south, taking the quickest path outside of the gas.
Silence is golden - Round 3 - DM RobC d4+1=3 ; d4+1=5 ; d4+1=2 ; d4+1=3 ; d4+1=5 ; d20+5=15 ; d20+5=6 ; d20+5=23 ; d20+5=16 ; d10=4 ; d10=6 ; d10=1 ; 6d6=20 ; Monday December 17th, 2012 9:27:13 AM Sam, Chuckles, Terser and Sarnak all move out of the toxic cloud (Sam is nauseated for 3 rounds, Chuckles for 5, Sarnak for 2)
Shonti moves to the cover of the wagon to the south (Shonti is nauseated for 3 rounds)
Shinto likewise moves to the cover of a wagon (With the refugees inside, there is no room for you as well. Your call as to whether you want to be atop or underneath it though. Shinto is nauseated for 5 rounds)
Oathbreaker takes careful aim and manages to end the short existance of one demon. Its body disappears.
Devlin holds his aim until the demon gets closer. Though it is greater than 30ft away, it will soon be safely behind the wagon. Devlin takes his shot while he can, but misses.
Bruagh and Raeb hold their position, as does Tahni (Anyone remaining in the gas must make another Fort Save vs DC18 or be nauseated)
Guard #4 takes another few crossbow bolts that have come from somewhere to the north east (Hit AC15, 23, 16 for 4, 6, 1 respectively)
Though most of you can't hear it, you can feel and then see a bright burst of flame from the south east as a fireball explodes over Guard #8 (Guards 7 & 8 and Oathbreaker take 20pts damage. Ref saves for half. Oathbreaker gets a +1 on his Ref save for Improvised cover) The wagons to the south and east - though not fully ablaze yet - show flames growing. No screams can be heard from within.
===================== Please keep in mind your 60ft darkvision when making your actions! Note the Fog Cloud obscures sight beyond 5ft
Shonti AC18/17/14 - CMD14 - HP44/44 d20+5=17 Monday December 17th, 2012 10:40:03 AM
As the wagon he is inside of is set ablaze, Shonti doesn't know whether it would be safer to jump out, or stay in the confines of his cover for the time being. Having mere seconds to make a decision, he looks around inside the wagon to see if there are any more people inside that need to get out before the flames grow further. He would let them out first, and/or wake anyone sleeping inside. Otherwise, Shonti holds his position, and hopes to stay unnoticed. ========================================== Round 2 being nauseated. Stealth: 1d20+5=17
Terser: HP 48/48 - AC 22/12/20 - CMD 20 d20+8=16 ; d12+7=15 ; d6=1 ; d12+12=23 ; d20+12=19 ; d12+11=15 ; d6=4 ; Monday December 17th, 2012 12:32:17 PM
Terser takes advantage of the Demon moving through his axe range and attacks. hit AC 16, 16 slashing and 1 shock, but I think it missed
He then moves himself to intercept the demon attacking the guard next to him, hoping to draw the brunt of their attacks.
5 foot step to AD20. He swings his axe at the demon threatening G4, hoping to finish it off and reduce the odds against them.
(woops, ignore the 23, forgot to switch back to d20, wasted a good damage roll too) activate rage. now flanking with G4. Ferocious strike for 15 slashing and 4 shock
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 43/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Monday December 17th, 2012 2:46:18 PM
Sam and Chuckles hold their position for now. The overwhelming nausea keeps them from helping at all.
Devlin -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 19 -- HP 40/40 d20+12=14 ; Monday December 17th, 2012 2:48:34 PM
Dropping his crossbow Devlin moves to engage the Demon he just shot at. As he moves he draws his short swords. In his rush to get to the enemy he trips at the last moment his strike going wild.
Actions: Drop crossbow Move to T,30 and draw weapons (move action) now flanking with G1 Strike demon at U,30 (standard action) To hit = 14 miss (ugh)
DM Carl - Tahni & the Guards - Bless, 10 rounds remain d20+9=19 ; d20+10=20 ; d8+4=12 ; d8+4=7 ; d20+9=13 ; d20+10=30 ; d20+10=21 ; d8+4=9 ; d8+4=5 ; d20+6=16 ; d20+9=29 ; d20+9=10 ; d20+8=16 ; d8+2=8 ; d8+3=4 ; d20+9=23 ; d20+8=21 ; d8+2=8 ; d8+3=7 ; d20+10=25 ; d20+8=19 ; d8+3=9 ; d8+8=11 ; d20+10=14 ; d20+8=27 ; d8+8=16 ; d20+7=26 ; Monday December 17th, 2012 2:58:44 PM Since the majority of the guards had melee attacks readied for round two & the demons advanced, I'm taking the liberty of attacking twice where appropriate. I'm also assuming Guard#4 hit a demon, tried to see through illusion, and either failed or determined these things are real.
Guards #1 & 2 stand shoulder-to-shoulder in order to block the advancing demons. As the creatures approach they lash out with their axes (Hit AC 20 & 21 for 12 & 7 damage, respectively). They press the attack, determined not to let these things in. Guard1 hits ac 14 for 5 damage. Guard 2 swings his axe around and catches a demon square in the gullet, his axe continuing upwards through its chest! (Nat 20 - Confirmed with a 22. x3 crit = 27 damage).
Both attacking the demon at V31.
Guard 3 continues to retch, and soon guard 5 is as well. Both move to S23 & S24, respectively.
Guards 4 and 6 also trigger their prepared attacks on the demons (both going after AE-22). Guard4 gets a nat20, but fails to confirm (hit AC10) - 8 damage. Guard6 hits AC 17 for 4 damage. They continue their attacks, hitting AC 20 (guard 4 is hurting & fighting defensively) for 8 damage & 22 for 7 damage.
Guards 7 and 8 follow suit. Guard 7 hits ac 26 for 9 damage. Guard 8 hits at 20 for 11 damage (using power attack). Pressing with their regular attacks, guard 7 misses & guard 8 hits AC 28 for 16 damage. Both attack AE30.
Tahni gathers herself & moves out of the cloud (AA27). She peers out and tries to determine what kind of demons they're dealing with (Knowledge, The Planes: 26).
Spotting the tents on fire, she casts create water on the area above AB32, causing 10 gallons to downpour over the lit area. "Tag, do you see where those bolts are coming from?"
Oathbreaker (Ian) 20/15/16 - 21/41 - CMD 20 d20+10=17 ; Monday December 17th, 2012 3:10:30 PM
The Oathbreaker grunts in pain as he takes a fireball to the face. Seeing the fire on the wagon next to him, he begins beating it out as best he can.
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Reflex: 17 (not sure on what the DC is) Standard action to put out the fire at AG-28
Dernock Uristson HP 38/38 AC 14/14/12 CMD21 d20+9=11 ; d20+8=10 ; Monday December 17th, 2012 3:53:25 PM
Dernock swing at the Demon hoping to help the guards and.. well, they completely show him up. Clearly it's just too damn early.
Full attack:(Two 2s in a row, not going to bother rolling damage.)
Shinto AC: 20/F:16/T:13(SR:15) CMD: 21/25vs trip HP: 46/46 d20+3=10 ; Monday December 17th, 2012 6:16:33 PM
Shinto crawls under wagonyo hide while sick.
Stealth 10
Sarnak: AC17/13/14 - CMD17 - HP39/47 Kyachi:(Haste 5rds) AC28/14/25 - CMD21 - HP37/42 Monday December 17th, 2012 10:18:04 PM
Sarnak, currently nauseated, just attempts to stay out of line of fire and the cloud while he waits for it to pass
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 16/12/12 -- CMD 18/22 -- HP 69/69 -- Raeb HP 43/43 Divine Favor, Bless d20+13=31 d20+7=20 d20+15=18 d20+9=16 d10+7=10 2d6(2+5)=7 Monday December 17th, 2012 11:52:23 PM
OOC: on phone so can't see map. If possible, charge out of cloud and attack demon. If not just exit cloud and get bearings.
Attack: 18 Damage: 10 Slashing, 7 Holy.
Bruagh Fort: 31 Raeb Fort: 20
Silence is golden - Round 4 - DM RobC d4+1=5 ; d4+1=5 ; d3=3 ; d20+4=8 ; d20+4=20 ; d20+4=20 ; d20+4=17 ; d20+4=10 ; d20+4=16 ; d20+4=18 ; d20+4=13 ; d20+4=13 ; d20+4=10 ; d20+4=16 ; d20+4=21 ; d4+1=3 ; d4+1=4 ; d4+1=3 ; d4+1=2 ; d4+1=3 ; d4+1=2 ; d4+1=4 ; d4+1=2 ; d20+4=11 ; d20+4=21 ; d20+4=11 ; d4+1=2 ; d20+4=18 ; d20+4=22 ; d20+4=24 ; d20+4=6 ; d4+1=4 ; d4+1=5 ; d4+1=3 ; d20+4=23 ; d20+4=15 ; d20+4=12 ; d20+4=7 ; d20+4=20 ; d20+4=11 ; d20+4=6 ; d20+4=8 ; d20+4=10 ; d20+4=5 ; d20+4=8 ; d20+4=6 ; d4+1=4 ; d4+1=5 ; d4+1=5 ; d4+1=4 ; d4+1=5 ; d4+1=3 ; d20+5=24 ; d20+5=6 ; d20+5=22 ; d20+5=13 ; d20+5=9 ; d10=2 ; d10=8 ; Tuesday December 18th, 2012 7:53:18 AM Shonti bravely stays put as the women and children around him look panicked. They look to be silently screaming at the flames behind Shonti
Shinto just as bravely crawls under a wagon
Terser quickly flanks a demon and sinks his axe into it.
Devlin tries the same, flanking a nearby demon and trying to strike it with his short swords. Unfortunately his aim is off.
Sam and Chuckles lay low, as does Sarnak
Guards 1 and 2 focus their attacks on the same demon, and manage to dispatch it. These things are definitely not illusory.
Guards 4 and 6 continue to empty their stomachs as they flee the fog (They will both be nauseated for 5 rounds)
Dernock, Guards 7 and 8 team up to take care of a demon, though the guards probably did most of the work in this case (Did guards 7 & 8 pass the DC18 Ref save vs the fireball?)
Tahni moves to clean air and conjures some water to address the fire on the southern wagon (Note she needed to cast before moving. The square she has moved to is silenced. Also, did she make the 2nd fort save?) She believes the demons to be Dretches.
Oathbreaker coughs through the smoke and then moves to start putting out the fire (Rolled a D3 to see how long it would take to extinguish this way. Rolled a 3. So far 1 round out of 3 stops it from spreading, but its still alight)
Bruagh and Raeb move north towards where the think the battle is (Given the fog you didn't have line of sight to charge)
D1 attacks Bruagh (Hit AC20 and AC20 for 3 and 4pts. Miss AC8)
D2 likewise attacks Bruagh (Hit AC17 and AC16 for 3 and 2 pts. Miss AC10)
D3 has a crack at Raeb (Hit AC18, 13 and 13 for 3, 2 and 4pts respectively)
D4 moves to flank Terser (Miss AC10 and 16. Hit AC21 +2flanking for 2pts)
D5 also bites at Terser (Miss AC11 and 11. Hit AC21 +2flanking for 2pts)
D6 attacks G4 savagely (Flanking so +2 to all these. Hit AC18, 22 and 24 (Nat20 but not confirmed). Damage of 4, 5 and 3)
D7 and D9 rip into G1 (Flanking so +2 to all these. Hit AC23, 15, 12, 7, 20, 11 for 4, 5, 5, 4, 5, 3 respectively)
D10 and D11 try to do the same on G7 but fail miserably (6 attack rolls and not one higher than a 6)
More crossbow bolts fly from the darkness into the guards in the northeast (Attacking G4 is he is still standing, else G6. Hit AC24 (failed to confirm crit) and AC22 for 2 and 8pts)
G3, Devlin and Tahni feel something probing their minds (Will saves vs DC16 or be paralyzed!)
===================== Please keep in mind your 60ft darkvision when making your actions! Note the Fog Cloud obscures sight beyond 5ft
Damage D5 - 10 damage D6 - 8 damage
DM Carl - Tahni & the Guards - Bless, 8 rounds remain d20+2=21 ; d20+2=4 ; d20+8=28 ; d20+8=26 ; d8+7=14 ; d20=6 ; d20+12=23 ; d20+13=19 ; d8+4=6 ; d8+8=10 ; d20+12=16 ; d20+10=12 ; d8+3=4 ; d8+3=4 ; d20+7=27 ; Tuesday December 18th, 2012 8:44:10 AM Saves were all rolled. Guard 8 failed his, the others succeeded. Sorry about not posting it; I only had a few moments to squeeze that entire round in.
Guard #4 falls to the last bolt flying from the darkness.Guard 6's axe is lifted high overhead before splitting D6's head open from skull to sternum! (Nat 20, confirmed w/ a 26 - power attack x3 = 45 damage).
Guards 3 & 5 start feeling better, until they don't. They retch with no signs of stopping. As if that's not bad enough, guard 3 finds himself paralyzed. Hopefully he was bent over at the time so we won't choke on his own bile.
Guard 1 absorbs three blows before deciding to take a lesson from his opponents. Taking a 5' step west, he and guard 2 flank D9, hitting AC 22 and 20 for 11 and 7 damage.
Guard 7 takes a 5' step to the SE. He and guard 8 flank D11 & hit AC 19 & 15 for 5 & 5 damage.
Tahni shakes off the paralysis with ease (Another nat 20. Why doesn't Restlin roll like this?). Unable to cast where she is now, she follows the stinking cloud's southern border until she's outside the silence radius. She won't enter D7's threat radius, however. If she's able to cast, she'll pull out her protection from evil wand & cast it on Dernock if he's in range, herself if he's not.
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Lack luster post, but I get to spend all day in the hospital (everyone's fine). Time's short.
Dernock Uristson HP 38/38 AC 14/14/12 CMD21 [Blessed] d20+9=29 ; d20+9=28 ; d20+8=13 ; d10+6=10 ; d6+6=9 ; d6=6 ; Tuesday December 18th, 2012 9:17:11 AM
Dernock once again gets into the swing of things. he takes a more conservative hit but it seems to pay off. He has no idea about these things 'Drenchs?' maybe but that looked like a real nasty blow but the follow up with the shield - it may have missed. Oh wait, Looks like he forgot to take the safety off first.
Full attack Axe 29 (Crit!) Confirm (28) Damage: 16 Non-lethal (48 damage with Crit) on D7 Shield 14 Damage 9 on D7 _____________________ Protection from Evil is touch range. Also Dernock is teaming up with Guards 1 and 2
Devlin -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 19 -- HP 40/40 d20+5=6 ; d20+5=21 ; d20+12=24 ; d6+3=7 ; 3d6=5 ; Tuesday December 18th, 2012 12:31:54 PM
Devlin goes to move towards the exposed flank of the next demon but feels his limbs stiffen for a moment. He pushes past the feeling and roars in defiance rushing the next creature. Blocking the creature easy access to Sam Devlin slides his blade into its ribs twisting the blade as he pulls it from the demons body. A dark black ichor begins to run from the wound. The rogue shakes his blade to free it of the blood.
Actions: Will save = 5 Hero Point used reroll = 21 Move to T,29 than U,28 Attack D7 (Flanking with Dernock) To hit = 24 Dam = 7 + 5 sneak (12 total) D7 now bleeding for 3hp/rnd (bleeding attack)
Shinto AC: 20/F:16/T:13(SR:15) CMD: 21/25vs trip HP: 46/46 d20+3=14 ; Tuesday December 18th, 2012 12:40:00 PM
Shinto stays within the safety of the wagon, still sick as a dog. He does however manager to get behind the wheel for better cover, as to not be noticed.
Stealth: 14
Terser: HP 48/48 - AC 22/12/20 - CMD 20 d20+12=29 ; d12+10=15 ; d6=6 ; d20+10=30 ; Tuesday December 18th, 2012 12:43:27 PM
Terser lashes out at D5 for 15 slashing and 6 shock, cleaving the demon in two (i think). He then takes a 5 foot step (AC19) and looks into the darkness, seeking the source of the flying crossbow bolts. (perception 30).
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 43/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Tuesday December 18th, 2012 2:12:36 PM
Sam and Chuckles continue to retch as the melee commences. They don't move, for fear of drawing attention, attacks, and making the nausea worse.
Shonti AC18/17/14 - CMD14 - HP44/44 d20+5=21 ; Tuesday December 18th, 2012 4:05:37 PM
Shonti is still sick inside of the wagon, although he is beginning to feel slightly better than when he first breathed in the gas in the cloud. He takes a few heavy breaths, preparing to go back out of the wagon. ======================== Round 3 being nauseated. Stealth=21
Oathbreaker (Ian) 20/15/16 - 21/41 - CMD 20 d20+10=19 ; d20+10=28 ; d8+5=7 ; d8+5=6 ; d6=3 ; d6=6 ; Wednesday December 19th, 2012 12:03:31 AM Drat! The masked dwarf curses silently as he realizes his time is better spent hunting demons. He steadies his bow on D11, releasing two arrows into the creature. If there is anyone sleeping in the wagon he is currently on, he will stamp his feet (move action?) in an attempt to wake them up.
Sarnak: AC17/13/14 - CMD17 - HP39/47 Kyachi:(Haste 5rds) AC28/14/25 - CMD21 - HP37/42 d20+6=10 ; d20+6=10 ; d20+6=22 ; d3+3=6 ; Wednesday December 19th, 2012 12:14:10 AM
Sarnak, finally getting over the effects of the gas, takes a quick moment to summon a cheetah to the field, directing it to aid Dernock and attack D7, thinking Dernock needs the help at the moment, as he moves to W29 to get into a better position.
Actions: Use summon monster SLA to summon a cheetah, attack D7 Cheetah: Bite: A: 10 Claw: A: 10 Claw: A: 26 D: 6
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 16/12/12 -- CMD 18/22 -- HP 69/69 -- Raeb HP 43/43 Divine Favor, Bless d20+13=19 ; d10+7=9 ; d20+9=11 ; d20+9=22 ; d20+9=11 ; 2d6=6 ; d6+2=7 ; Wednesday December 19th, 2012 6:15:43 AM
Bruagh swings his axe at the demon in front of him (demon 2). Raeb attempts to bite and claw the same demon but has only mild success.
Silence is golden - Round 5 - DM RobC d20+4=23 ; d20+4=13 ; d20+4=14 ; d20+4=23 ; d20+4=18 ; d20+4=22 ; d20+4=13 ; d20+4=12 ; d20+4=16 ; d4+1=3 ; d4+1=4 ; d4+1=5 ; d4+1=3 ; d4+1=5 ; d4+1=2 ; d4+1=4 ; d20+4=17 ; d20+4=20 ; d20+4=5 ; d20+4=9 ; d20+4=16 ; d20+4=8 ; d20+5=21 ; d20+5=13 ; d20+5=6 ; d20+5=17 ; d20+5=21 ; d10=1 ; d10=8 ; d10=6 ; d10=8 ; Wednesday December 19th, 2012 8:01:07 AM Guard #3 feels himself stuck in spot - perhaps a nice relief from the queasiness he still feels.
Guard #4 drops to the ground. Another dwarf who will not make it out of the Scab.
Guard #5 is still vomitting and can manage to do little else.
Guard #6 brings his axe down on the demons head - perhaps inspired by the death of his friend. The demon dies instantly.
Guard #7 flanks the demon and attacks, but his blows dont seem to affect the otherwordly being.
Shinto and Shonti stay within the safety of their wagons, as Sam and Chuckles still continue to vomit.
Tahni edges her way closer to Dernock and draws a wand from her pack (Move action to move, and a move action to draw her wand from her sack. Can cast it on someone next turn)
Devlin shrugs off the spell's effects, and then teams up with Dernock. Dernock pulls out all stops, taking off D7's head - no time for Devlin's bleed damage to even begin.
Terser manages to take care of a nearby demon as well. Though his eyes and ears are sharp, he cannot see the mysterious shooter. Whoever is firing is doing so from more than 60ft.
Oathbreaker lets loose two arrows. Both stick into the demon, but it continues to stand. He stamps his feet on the wagon, but his steps are silent.
Sarnak moves outside the range of the silence, and summons a cheetah. (Moved you so you could cast. Also took the liberty of having it attack a different target for you seeing as the other was already down). The cheetah sets to work immediately, clawing at the demon.
Bruagh and Raeb double up on the same demon and do a significant amount of damage - but the demon still stands.
The party notice that when these demons die, their bodies disappear. Common for summoned creatures.
Things seem to be going well for the party.
But now isn't the time to be complacent. The ground beneath Dernocks, Tahni's and Sarnack's feet quickly drops away. A 30ft hole has opened directly where they are standing (Ref save vs DC17 to move to a vacant square or fall into the pit. Cheetah, G1 and G2 also need to make the save, but with a +2 bonus. Anyone that falls in will take falling damage. DC to climb out is 25)
D1 and D2 slash with their claws, and dextrous as he is, Bruagh takes many cuts (Miss AC13, 14. Hit AC23, 23, 18, 22 for 3, 4, 5, 3)
D3 tries to do the same to Raeb (Hit AC13, 12, 16 for 5, 2,4 respectively)
D4 snarls at Terser, but does little in the way of hurting him (Missed AC17, 20 and 5)
D6 is the same with G6 (Missed AC9, 16, 8)
D9 takes a step back and bares its teeth at the forming group. The pit certainly has helped it out, but it is still clearly outnumbered. It points at the ground it just moved away from, and a familiar cloud starts to form (Shinto is safe, but Sam, Chuckles, Devlin, Cheetah, Tahni, Sarnak, Dernock, G1 and G2 need to make a Fort save vs DC13 or be nauseated. Anyone that fell in the pit needn't make this save as the cloud hasn't extended down there.... yet. 9 of you in such close proximity - yep, I'm going to pull out the AoE spells!)
Though noone can see it now, you can hear D9 growl, obviously not affected by the stench (Fort save vs own stinking cloud: 21 = pass)
Four more crossbow bolts fire from the darkness at G6 (Hit AC 13, 6, 17 and 21 for 1, 8, 6, 8 respectively)
Bruagh feels something tug at his mind (Will save vs DC16 or be paralyzed! This is a spell effect)
Tahni only. Dernock and Sarnak may also read if they pass a DC25 perception Highlight to display spoiler: {You hear a voice whisper: "This is but a small taste of the forces surrounding your position my dear. Surrender yourself now by coming to the south. If you do not then fireballs will rain down upon all those helpless women and children in your wagons. You've smelt burning flesh before, haven't you? It really is quite ghastly" You recognise this effect to be a "Message" spell, and you are able to respond. You sense that this voice is not bluffing}
===================== Please keep in mind your 60ft darkvision when making your actions! Note the Fog Clouds obscure sight beyond 5ft
Damage D7 - 1 D11 - 3
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 43/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) d20+5=20 ; d20+5=12 ; Wednesday December 19th, 2012 8:26:39 AM
Sam and Chuckles are enveloped by another nausea-inducing cloud. Sam is able to hold himself together. Chuckles might have his name changed to Ralph.
Sam fort: 20 Chuckles fort: 12
Ooc-Need to check the map to post actions after this post.
Devlin -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 19 -- HP 40/40 d20+5=24 ; d20+17=33 ; Wednesday December 19th, 2012 9:37:42 AM
Seeing the cloud of noxious fumes begin to form Devlin quickly holds his breath and uses the spell to hide his location. Falling back to his original position he puts his blades away and grabs his crossbow slinging it across his shoulders. He sticks close to the wagon wheel and clears his lungs while he tries to make sense of the battle.
Fort = 24 Stealth = 33 Move to R,26 (sheathe blades) Get crossbow and sling it.
DM Carl - Tahni & the Guards - Bless, 7 rounds remain d20=18 ; d20=13 ; d20+7=27 ; 3d6=9 ; d20+10=17 ; d8+4=12 ; d20+7=23 ; d20+13=16 ; d8+4=7 ; d20+13=16 ; d8+3=10 ; Wednesday December 19th, 2012 9:44:39 AM
Guard 2 falls into the pit, grunting as he hits the bottom (9 damage). He scrambles up the side of the pit, but can't get a good handhold (He can't possibly make a DC25 climb check).
Guard 1 keeps his balance and moves 5' to D9 before pressing his attack (Hit AC 17 for 12 damage).
Tahni finds herself at Y30 before she realizes what's going on (3rd nat 20 for her in as many rounds. I'm taking her with me to Hook, Rob. She's good luck.)
The whisper in her ear immediately sends her ire up, before she realizes their assailants could very well torch every refugee they're carrying. How are they supposed to convince their brethren to reoccupy Drakesmeade if they can't even keep them safe for the trip there?
"You try to catch me in a pit I probably couldn't climb out of and in the next breath tell me to move away and surrender myself. You should have a chat with your underlings about synergy." She curses internally as another stinking cloud erupts around her, but shakes it off (Fort save 23).
"Convince me you won't just slay them after you have me, and I'm sure we can work something out. I'm in no mood to get kidnapped just to watch these dwarves burn anyway." She'll then finish casting protection from evil on Dernock before heading just east enough to get away from this cloud (Z29)
Guard 6 doesn't want to share his companions death at the hands of this sniper. He withdraws from combat to AE25 before continuing to AF26. He stands ready to attack should the demon follow.
Guards 3 and 5 continue emptying their stomachs.
Guard 8 takes a 5' step to flank D11 before attacking. His swing isn't impressive, but hopefully sufficient (Hit AC 16 for 7 damage). Guard 7 also takes advantage, but is no more elegant than his partner (Hit AC 16 for 10 damage).
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 43/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Wednesday December 19th, 2012 10:18:26 AM
Sam rides out of the cloud to P34. His mission: Find the annoying spell casters.
Dernock Uristson HP 26/38 AC 14/14/12 CMD21 [Blessed] d20+5=8 ; d20+12=14 ; d20+7=12 ; 3d6=12 ; Wednesday December 19th, 2012 10:41:42 AM
After that frankly rather impresive blow, Dernock is totally caught off-guard by the ground below his feet disappearing. Further more, he loses balance making for a rather harsh landing. All that shuffling must have been quite noisy.
Reflex save: NOPE Acrobatics check to reduce the fall : NOPE Perception check: NOPE Fall damage 12
Terser: HP 48/48 - AC 22/12/20 - CMD 20 d20+12=14 ; d12+11=21 ; d6=4 ; d20+12=31 ; d12+11=23 ; d6=6 ; Wednesday December 19th, 2012 11:09:45 AM
Terser attempts another strike on D4 (AC 14 for 21 slashing and 4 shock) before moving to back up the guard behind the wagon. Those damned crossbowmen will have to get closer to hit them anymore, and they'll regret it when they do.
move to AF 25 if a demon comes within range (10 foot AOO) hit AC 31 for 23 slashing and 6 shock
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 16/12/12 -- CMD 18/22 -- HP 42/69 -- Raeb HP 23/43 Divine Favor, Bless d20+9=29 ; d20+13=14 ; d20+9=28 ; d20+9=15 ; d20+9=11 ; d6+5=8 ; d6+2=6 ; d6+2=8 ; Wednesday December 19th, 2012 3:03:16 PM
Bruagh's barely feels the tugging of the spell at his mind. However, he is glancing around frantically for Tahni and as such attacks in a terrible manner. Raeb is more effective continuing to attack the demon.
Attack: (Natural 1)
Raeb Attack: 28, 15, 11 Damage: 8, 6, 8
Will Save: 29 (Natural 20)
Shonti AC18/17/14 - CMD14 - HP44/44 d20+5=15 ; d100=87 ; 3d6=8 ; Wednesday December 19th, 2012 3:31:18 PM
Seeing the clear air in front of him become foggy with another nasty smelling cloud, Shonti thinks twice about jumping out of the wagon.. Instead of jumping out inside the "camp" circle, he takes to the southern side of the wagon, quickly tears through the canvas cover of it, and jumps down to the ground. He makes his way around the cloud a little ways, before looking around for whoever is casting these spells at our campsite. If he can spot any of their attackers, he will shout at them, "Burn, you evil bastard!" Pointing his hand their way, he watches as a sphere of fire erupts around them. =========================================================================== Move to Y,35 Perception:15, to look for anyone else around us. Cast Flaming Sphere IF Shonti see's any new target, cast on it's position. IF NOT, cast @ AC,31, on D10. SF=5%. 1d100=87. 3d6=8 fire damage to either D10, or new opponent. Reflex save DC=16 Negates Damage.
While he has regained his stomach for the moment; Shinto grabs his Bulls Str potion from his HaverSack;
I can' be sick fore-[/i] He hiccups a green stream of gut juice into the dirt to his left.
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Sarnak: AC17/13/14 - CMD17 - HP39/47 Kyachi:(Haste 5rds) AC28/14/25 - CMD21 - HP37/42 d20+3=8 ; d20+1=18 ; Thursday December 20th, 2012 1:29:08 AM
Sarnak eeps as he falls into the pit, by some luck landing on his feet but taking some damage from the fall, as he attempts to cast haste on oathbreaker, devlin, the cheetah, braugh, and terser
Silence is golden - Round 6 - DM RobC d20+4=24 ; d20+4=13 ; d4+1=5 ; d20+4=21 ; d20+4=24 ; d20+4=11 ; d20+4=19 ; d20+4=9 ; d20+4=14 ; d20+4=17 ; d20+4=11 ; d20+4=16 ; d20+4=8 ; d4+1=5 ; d4+1=4 ; d4+1=4 ; d4+1=5 ; d4+1=3 ; d20+4=10 ; d20+4=12 ; d20+4=20 ; d20+4=13 ; d20+4=23 ; d20+4=18 ; d4+1=2 ; d4+1=3 ; d4+1=4 ; d20+4=17 ; d20+4=21 ; d20+4=9 ; d20+4=21 ; d20+4=20 ; d20+4=19 ; d4+1=5 ; d4+1=5 ; d4+1=4 ; d4+1=5 ; d4+1=4 ; d4+1=3 ; 6d6=28 ; d6=5 ; Thursday December 20th, 2012 8:34:33 AM Sam and Chuckles push through the cloud to try and find these hidden casters (Note Chuckles can only take a single move action. I've moved you to where I think you can reach this turn: Q33)
Devlin stealthily moves to where he dropped his crossbows (A move action, then another move action to shethe your swords, then another move action to pickup a dropped weapon? Sorry, only 2 moves this turn. You can pick up your crossbow next round)
Dernock and Sarnak tumble into the hole. It could be a blessing in disguise as they see the foul mist overhead. Sarnak then prepares to retaliate with a spell (For haste "one creature/level, no two of which can be more than 30 ft. apart" The targets you have specified are quite spread out. Please advise who is hasted noting your line of sight from the bottom of a 30ft hole. Also, Cheetah to make another Fort save vs DC 13 or be nauseated.)
Terser attacks the demon one last time before going for cover by the wagon. (Sooo... you're using a reach weapon? "Reach: You use a reach weapon to strike opponents 10 feet away, but you can't use it against an adjacent foe". Does this mean you couldn't have attacked the demons in the past few rounds? Holding your AoO for now til we work this out)
Bruagh and Raeb continue to work together to attack the demon, but the paladins thoughts are elsewhere.
Shinto finishes throwing up (Free to act next round. Remind me to empower this spell in the future! :))
Shonti moves and not seeing anyone to the south, turns and casts a flaming sphere at D11. The demon seems to ignore the ball of fire that surrounds it. (Note you do not have line of sight to D10 so I took the liberty of changing your target to D11)
G1 pushes the attack, but his axe glances off the demons hide. (Need to make another Fort save vs DC 13 or be nauseated.)
G2 finds himself stuck at the bottom of a pit with Dernock and Sarnak.
Guards 3 and 5 continue to be sick. Luckily there are no enemies within striking range of them.
Guard 6 withdraws and prepares to counterattack.
Guards 7 and 8 coordinate to flank their demon enemy, but alas its hide is surprisingly tough.
With Dernock out of reach, Tahni is unable to cast her spell. She instead starts to move east
Terser's movement provokes an AoO from D4, who scratches heavily at his back (Hit AC24 - Nat 20. Failed to confirm. 5pts damage)
D1 and D2 continue to bite and slash at Bruagh (Hit AC21, 24 (Nat 20 - failed to confirm), 19, and 17 for 5, 4, 4, and 5. Miss AC9 and 14)
D3 tries to sink its teeth into Raeb (Hit AC16 for 3. Miss AC 8 and 11)
D4 and D6 move it to attack Terser, D6's teeth grazing Terser's armor (Miss AC10, 12, 20)
D9 swipes with its claws at G1 (Hit AC13, 23 and 18 for 2, 3, and 4)
D10 and D11 combine to attack G7 (All of these attacks should have +2 to flanking added. Hit AC17, 21, 9, 21, 20, 19 for 5, 5, 4, 5, 4 and 3)
No crossbow bolts come from the darkness.
The zones of silence look to have ended. The fire on the wagon to the east has now spread. The refugees exit from the north end of the wagon and screaming, start running east, away from the camp (Not shown on the map, but there are 8 of them making a break for it). The canvas beneath Oathbreaker gives way dumping the dwarf into the fiery wagon. (Oathbreaker takes 5pts fire damage)
Tahni Highlight to display spoiler: {The voice responds: "Oh, you think you have a choice? Every five seconds you make me wait will see more people burn. The only hope you have of saving them is to come to me. NOW. Head east, then south. I will find you. Only then will the bloodshed stop. Allow me to demonstrate what will happen the longer you stall"}
A ball of fire erupts alongside Shonti, setting half of the wagon on fire! (Shonti take 28pts damage. Ref save vs DC18 for half)
Refugee screams now sound all around the camp. Those in the burning wagon to the south, exit to the west, and are quickly overcome by the nauseating cloud. But at least they are not burning. Still sick, they start moving south into the darkness!
Map - Round 6 ===================== Please keep in mind your 60ft darkvision when making your actions! Note the Fog Clouds obscure sight beyond 5ft
Damage D3 - 6 D9 - 1 (said D7 in previous post, but it is actually D9 that is hurt. D7 was killed long ago!) D11 - 3
DM Carl - Tahni & the Guards - Bless, 6 rounds remain d20+6=18 ; d20+10=28 ; d8+4=8 ; d20+8=12 ; d20+9=21 ; d8+8=13 ; d20+11=20 ; d8+3=8 ; Thursday December 20th, 2012 9:55:37 AM
Guard 1 manages to hold on to his lunch another round. He hits AC28 for 8 damage.
Guards 2,3 and 5 are still out of combat due to nausea/elevation issues.
Guard 6 takes a 5' step to AE25 to aid Terser. He targets D6, but can't connect (Miss AC12).
Guard 8 sees the vicious series of attacks land on guard 7 & presses his attack against D11 - Hitting AC 21 w/ a power attack for 13 damage. If D11 is still standing, guard 7 attacks & hits AC 22 for 8 damage. Otherwise he attacks 10 & hits AC20 for 8 damage.
Tahni sees the refugees take flight and realizes this voice holds all the cards. "Very well," comes her reply. Several choice retorts and insults flit through the oracle's mind, but she keeps them to herself. These fools know not what kind of hell their actions will unleash.
Though the fog obscures her sight, she can hear Braugh and Raeb fighting for her safety. She knows he will blame himself for this. That hurts more than anything. She deliberately places her glass dagger in the open for him to find. It will have to do for now.
Not wanting to test this madman's resolve any further, Tahni breaks into a full run to the east, then turns south. She moves wordlessly, hoping to avoid being seen.
She does cast create water as she runs in an attempt to put out some of the fire...
Devlin -- AC 21/17/16 -- CMD 19 -- HP 40/40 d20+11=15 ; Thursday December 20th, 2012 11:21:13 AM
Unsure of where to go and what to do in the confusion Devlin stays hidden while he reloads the crossbow. As he winds the crank he notices that most of the sounds of battle are back. Blasted demons, they fight ta the bitter end while the necromancers hide in the shadows. Devlin scans the battle peeking under the wagon to get a better view. Cant say I wouldna' do the same though.
Actions: Reload hvy crossbow Perception = 15
Terser: HP 48/48 - AC 22/12/20 - CMD 20 (raging HP 49/58, AC 20/10/18) d20+13=33 ; d20+13=28 ; d12+11=20 ; d12+11=21 ; d12+11=16 ; d6=2 ; d6=5 ; d6=2 ; Thursday December 20th, 2012 11:26:58 AM (Assuming my AOO hit, i'll try to finish that one off, unless it's dead, then go for the other one. Either way, 5 foot step to AE26 to get to proper range)
With a ferocious blow, Terser gets his revenge on the demon that had the gall to bite him. (nat 20, crit confirm 28)
20+21+16 slashing damage and unnecessary 2 shock (got excited and tried to crit the shock too)
Sam: 18/15/14 -- CMD 15 -- HP 43/43 Chuckles -- 20/13/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 21/21 (Diehard -15) Thursday December 20th, 2012 11:37:59 AM
Sam continues to ride around the perimeter of the camp (U39). His voice finally pierces through the chaos.
"Protect Tahni and the refugees! Strike these demons down! Don't give up!" (Inspire courage +1 to group)
Ooc-Chuckles should be able to move 11 squares. 1 5ft and a move of 50ft.
Oathbreaker (Ian) 20/15/16 - 21/41 - CMD 20 d20+10=28 ; d8+5=8 ; d6=3 ; Thursday December 20th, 2012 2:25:42 PM
The Oathbreaker stumbles out of the burning wagon, coughing and wheezing from the smoke. He manages to regain his composure long enough to see Tahni run past him. Wait... what? Did I miss something? He whips his head around, pulling out an arrow and sticking it in D11 before calling out, "Tahni! Where in the Scab are you going!?"
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Move to AI-29 Attack: 28 Damage: 8+3 shock Oof, two missed posts this week... sorry folks.
Shinto AC: 20/F:16/T:13(SR:15) CMD: 21/25vs trip HP: 46/46 d20+7=19 ; Thursday December 20th, 2012 2:42:11 PM
Shinto crawls under the wagon to the west, makg sure he doesn't step into another cloud of poison. He takes care not to spilk the red potion, as he crawls onto the battle field, he chugs the bulls strength potion before standing up and looking around for demons or necromancers.
===== Crawl to R,27 and drink bulls str potion he pulled out last round. Perception 19 to find necros or anything else.
Bruagh Stormbringer AC 16/12/12 -- CMD 18/22 -- HP 21/69 -- Raeb HP 20/43 Divine Favor, Bless Thursday December 20th, 2012 5:45:00 PM
Both the Paladin and the Bear have taken a beating and are close to collapsing. Then Bruagh hears Tag cry out to Tahni and he panics. "Raeb! Let's go get her!!!" The Paladin knows she is not on the north or west side of the fog so he decides to head south with Raeb. He mounts his faithful companion and the run at full speed to the South.
Bruagh mounts Raeb. Raeb runs full speed south (50ft base movement at run speed) staying out of the cloud. Provoke AoO's.
Dernock Uristson HP 26/38 AC 14/14/12 CMD21 [Blessed] [No Armor] d20+11=15 ; Thursday December 20th, 2012 6:01:49 PM
[B]Sigh. Guess it's time fer more climbin'[B] he states rather despairingly but can't seem to get a decent handhold on anything. The fall probably shook him up a bit. ================ Climb check 15 I forgot to remove the armour class penalty when I tried to reduce my fall damage also it seems my Crit has been followed by a series of bad rolls.
Shonti AC18/17/14 - CMD14 - HP30/44 d20+5=20 ; d20+5=7 ; 3d6=12 ; Thursday December 20th, 2012 11:33:07 PM BOOM! As the fireball erupts right next to him, Shonti is burnt pretty badly but it's not quite enough to put this dwarf out of commision! He takes off with a start into the darkness ahead of him, running between the small fires beginning to spread. He takes a quick look around, but with the confusion of the screaming, and the fires spreading, he isn't able to see much... He directs his Flaming Sphere to head south as well, in search of a more flammable opponent. The dwarf does however, notice Tahni running out of the camp, as he is headed south-east himself only at a much slower pace. "By Gargul! Where're ya goin' Tahni?! I'm comin wit ya, let's take this fight to em!" =================================================================== OOC: Reflex Save: 1d20+5=20. Perception: 1d20+5=7. Move Shonti to: AB,37. Move Flaming Spehere: in a straight line towards any enemy besides the demon that comes into his sight, if none, then move to AE,37
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