Dernock Uristson HP 44/44 AC 22/15/19 CMD22 d20-1=12 ; Monday April 1st, 2013 9:00:17 PM Lad. I can't help yer sister until ya let go o' me leg. I can carry ya on mah back if it'd make ya feel safer but we have t'hurry. Dernock urges.
OOC: CMD 28?? Is this kid on steroids??? Diplomacy: 12
David W: April fools! Dernock is free to act. I'm so funny...
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 24/11/20 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 90/90 -- HASTED Monday April 1st, 2013 9:43:45 PM OOC: Not going to lie.. the last map really confused me. Based on the map I thought Bruagh was N/E of all of the tables, but now there is a girl even further N/E under another table? Also, where is everyone else? Sort of confused. Sorry about all of that though.
David W: You are "BR" on the map. You are alone at the NE portion of the map. The girl is SW of you. You are standing between the wyvern and her. Please re-declare your placement if needed.
Terser: HP 72/72 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 23 (raging HP 84/84, AC 19/11/19 - CMD 25) Monday April 1st, 2013 9:55:52 PM
OOC at dinner, post when I get home, after midnight probably.
Terser: HP 72/72 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 23 (raging HP 84/84, AC 19/11/19 - CMD 25) d20+11=28 ; d20+7=18 ; d20+15=33 ; d10+8=15 ; Tuesday April 2nd, 2013 12:14:33 AM assuming a 28 let's me see the bright pink dress and the boy pointing
Terser takes his piece of meat and runs forward close to the wyverns. He throws the meat at the beast, hoping to draw its attention away from the girl in the pink dress.
single haste move to L22, attack roll to throw meat 18. If it swoops in, AOO before it hits me. AOO hits AC 32 for 15 slashing damage
Devlin -- AC 18/13/16 -- CMD 17 -- HP 48/48(2 NL) --------- Raeb -- AC 19/13/16 -- CMD 22 -- HP 46/46 d3=3 ; Tuesday April 2nd, 2013 12:54:11 AM
As the three creatures close with the group Devlin closes his eyes and concentrates on drawing the very forces of nature to his aid. As he mutters the air begins to shimmer and shift and beings made of wind begin to coalesce. Raeb stays at the Dwarfs side a snarl on her face.
Actions: Drop Daylight to cast Summon Natures Ally II (Full Round Action) Summon d3 Air Elementals = 3 Raeb Hold
David W Tuesday April 2nd, 2013 3:19:14 AM I resent the map. Those who posted are welcome to repost. If you are happy with Monday's post as round 1, please indicate it in Tuesday's post and I will count it.
Shonti AC16/T13/F14 - CMD14 - HP46/50........ Spectral Hand HP 4/4 6d6=21 ; Tuesday April 2nd, 2013 1:13:53 PM
Shonti moves forward towards the closest table, but doesn't quite make it there yet. He steps slowly compared to his hasted brethren, but with purpose. As he gets near the food stand, the sorcerer begins swirling his hands around in a sphere shape. He shouts "Back off you beasts!" as he stops swirling his hands and points to the center wyvern. A tiny blue light shoots forth from his fingertips towards the wyvern, exploding in a shocking blue ball of lightning that engulfs the beast when it reaches the blue dragon.The ball of lightning fades into nothingness just as quickly as it erupted around the wyvern. After the magic stops, Shonti turns to Shinto. "Get in there brother, Kill those beasts!!" ================================================ OOC: Everybody who was hasted, don't forget your bonuses from that. Also, everyone remember our Bless bonuses!!
Actions: Move: 20' to K,5. Standard: Cast Fireball at the coordinates for Wyvern 2.. Use Elemental Bloodline to change that to shock damage and electricity spell descriptor. 6d6=21 Shock Damage to W2. Reflex Save DC=19 for half.
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 24/11/20 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 90/90 -- HASTED Tuesday April 2nd, 2013 4:51:14 PM
Bruagh takes a defensive stance and clangs his axe against his shield trying to get the attention of Wyvern 1 and Wyvern 2. "Someone get that girl away from the battle!" he cries to his friends.
Full Round Defense. +4 to AC... effective AC 28 this round. Make that 29 with Haste.
(That only applies if they are still 30ft up in there air... if not, Bruagh would charge Wyvern #1.)
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 24/11/20 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 90/90 -- HASTED Tuesday April 2nd, 2013 4:52:45 PM
Sam moves up 5ft and begins calling out to inspire his allies. "Leave no doubt to anyone who stands here today, who we are... We are the GRIMGUARD!!!"
Inspire Courage Round 1 (+2 to well... most everything.)
(Posting for our good ol' Assistant DM)
David W:That's ex-good ol' Assistant DM to you! Matt's taking over now that I'm a DM.
Devlin -- AC 18/13/16 -- CMD 17 -- HP 48/48(2 NL) --------- Raeb -- AC 19/13/16 -- CMD 22 -- HP 46/46 Tuesday April 2nd, 2013 5:46:44 PM
OOC: I'm good with where Devlin is at. Yeah, going to be ADM for you guys. As long as that's OK with you. No wait they said to take charge and not show fear to the PCs. I'm your ADM and your going to like it. Shoot was that too overbearing, sorry if I hurt your feelings. :)
Thanks to Dave for being the proverbial glue that kept us running smoothly, hopefully I can do the same.
Good luck with being a DM for Humbles Ford.
David W: Thanks Matt. I already told Ken about yesterday's mishap. Free pass for 4/1.
Dernock Uristson HP 44/44 AC 22/15/19 CMD22 Tuesday April 2nd, 2013 7:50:06 PM
OOC Standing by yesterday's action which wasn't done on April's fools from my point of view...um, SO THERE!
Oathbreaker (Ian) 19/15/15 - 49/49 - CMD 21 d20+11=26 ; d8+3=9 ; d6=1 ; Tuesday April 2nd, 2013 7:56:48 PM
The Oathbreaker strides forward silently, bringing his sparking bow up to face the wyverns. Taking careful aim, the masked dwarf launches an arrow at the lizard.
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Move action to Q15 Attack w/ longbow: 27 Damage: 9+1 shock Adjusted AC to incorporate haste bonus as well as Ring of Deflection bonus I had apparently forgotten to add...
EDIT : Attacking W3
Dernock Uristson HP 44/44 AC 22/15/19 CMD22 Tuesday April 2nd, 2013 9:01:20 PM
Dernock grabs the boy by the arm and thrust him in Shonti's direction Lad I need ya to run over there right now, ya here me He commands. Dernock then runs to the table (K20) [B]Lass, I'm here to help.[B] he gestures to pick her up before getting ready to run towards Shonti
Urval Torsten: AC23/13/17 - CMD17 - HP54/54 Tuesday April 2nd, 2013 10:24:00 PM
Urval ponders the battlefield for a moment, seeing the trapped girl and the impeding doom, and thinking quickly readies a action to blind any wyvern that attacks any civilian target.
OOC: as above, DC for blindness is 16, and has a range of 160'
Shinto HP:54/54 AC: 22/ F: 21/ T: 11 CMD: 22/26 vs trip Tuesday April 2nd, 2013 11:20:30 PM
Shinto grins as his brother sends a shocking ball and quickly nods and barrels forward, chanting along with sams final words, Grim Guard! Shinto makes his way towards the battle, to I,16
David W d20+10=22 ; d20+10=12 ; d20+5=23 ; d20+5=9 ; d20+6=10 ; d20+5=19 ; d20+5=9 ; d20+10=27 ; d20+5=23 ; d20+5=23 ; d20+10=29 ; d20+16=30 ; d6+4=6 ; d6+2=8 ; d6+2=6 ; 2d6+4=12 ; d20+5=17 ; d4=2 ; d20+9=24 ; Wednesday April 3rd, 2013 3:00:05 AM NEW DM DISCLAIMER: I picked a tough first battle (rules wise) for myself. This post took forever to complete! I will be doing the best I can between flying, 3D movement, and grappling rules to do this right. "Post private to DM" if you think I'm off on my rulings. I can always edit my posts. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sam shouts out to inspire the Grim Guard as the battle commences. He joins Devlin, Raeb, and Urval near the serving stand. Devlin begins summoning some much-needed assistance.
Bruagh charges forward to the awe of all viewing this encounter. The dwarf, whether fueled by concern for the innocent or pure bloodlust meets a wyvern (W1) head on. The experienced fighter assumes a defensive stance as the creature strikes. With weapon and shield, Bruagh fends off all of the attacks. The unsatisfied wyvern climbs after the failed assault. (hit AC 22,12,23, and 9)
Shonti starts off the battle by launching a ball of electricity at an approaching wyvern (W2). A spark of electricity arcs between the beast's snout and mandible which lights up its mouth and causes it to roar with pain. (reflex=10 failed for 21 damage)
Dernock, Terser, and Shinto rush to the aid of the children. The boy follows Dernock's orders and passes Oathbreaker as he seeks cover. The "princess" crawls to Dernock's side as the wyvern (W2) dives towards the central group. She screams and crawls under the next table (K18). Urval casts blindness on the wyvern, but the monster resists. (fort=24)
Seeing the girl climb to cover, Terser turns and readies his longaxe. The axe strikes the dragon the second before it attacks him. (15 damage) The combination of shock damage from Shonti and Terser proves too much for the 1 ton beast as it is forced to land next to the dwarves! (fly check=9 failed)
The vengeful response from the grounded wyvern proves to be devastating. Terser is struck in his left arm by the poison-barbed tail and a wing to the face! (hit AC 27 and 23. Terser takes 14 damage. Fort DC=17 or take 2 Con damage/round for 6 rounds. Cure with 2 consecutive saves.)
Dernock is rewarded for his caring heroism with a wing to the leg that is followed by a clenching bite that grapples his torso! (hit AC 23 and 29. Grapple CMB=30. Dernock takes 18 damage and has grappled condition. CMD=23 to escape.)
Oathbreaker finds a central shooting position as he eyes his victim. He let's out a slow breath as his electrically charged arrow is released and strikes a passing wyvern in the throat. (10 damage to W3) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ROUND 2
Wyvern #1 at 10' on a SW heading and unharmed and out of melee range
Wyvern #2 is grounded/grappling and at 37 hp
Wyvern #3 is at 50' on a NW heading and at 63 hp
Devlin -- AC 18/13/16 -- CMD 17 -- HP 48/48(2 NL) --------- Raeb -- AC 19/13/16 -- CMD 22 -- HP 46/46 d20+6=21 ; d4+1=5 ; d20+10=29 ; d4+1=5 ; d20+17=35 ; d20+17=24 ; d20+17=35 ; Wednesday April 3rd, 2013 4:49:18 AM
Devlin opens his eyes as three Air Elementals appear hovering above the food cart. Vague outlines of vicious birds of prey can be seen though their wings are just a blur of wind. With a torrent of backwash that nearly topples the cart the Elementals fly towards separate targets.
Elemental 1 rises 40 feet in the air before rushing past W3 slamming it in the flank as he does. He ends his flight 50' in the air over the food tent.
Elemental 2 rushes towards the fight in the middle of the food court and slams a torrent of air into W3's back leg crumpling the flesh.
Elemental 3 Rush to help Bruagh it speeds through the air trying to catch up with W1.
Devlin mutters a few more words and his right hand is encased in flickering flames, he sets his sights on W3 and waits for it to come closer. Raeb as always stays by his side.
Actions: Elementals summoned to (E3)M7, (E2)N7, (E1)O7 (10' off the ground) Devlin cast Produce Flame
E1 Rise 40' and Move to AA,7 Flyby Attack to hit W3 (Causes AOO) To hit = 21 Dam = 5 Fly = 35
E2 Charges W2 (Moves to N, 18) To Hit = 29 Dam = 5 Fly = 24
E3 Flies to F18 Fly = 35
Elemental Stats:Highlight to display spoiler: { AC 17, touch 14, flat-footed 14 (+3 Dex, +3 natural, +1 size) hp 13 (2d10+2) Fort +4, Ref +6, Will +0 Defensive Abilities: Air Mastery (All flying creatures are at -1 To Hit and Dam vs Air Elementals) Speed fly 100 ft. (perfect)}
Dernock Uristson HP 26/44 AC 22/15/19 CMD22 d20+9=13 ; Wednesday April 3rd, 2013 4:52:33 AM ARGGGH! Nooo! Not the Waist! Not the Waist! Get it off! Get it off! Get it off! Dernock hollers as he tries to squirm out of the Wyvrns mouth ineffectually.
CMB to escape the grapple was 13
Terser: HP 72/72 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 23 (raging HP 70/84, AC 19/11/19 - CMD 25) d20+15=33 ; d20+19=26 ; d20+14=33 ; d10+13=19 ; d10+13=23 ; Wednesday April 3rd, 2013 11:47:33 AM
Terser grins like a madman, seeing an easy target for his rage, and lays into the grounded wyvern after shrugging off the initial effects of its poison.
activate rage - effective AC 20/12/20 (-2 rage, +1 haste) fort save 33, round 1 success
He lays into the beast with his glaive, scoring two solid hits and hopefully allowing Dernock to break free.
step to (L22) darn, forgot to power attack! hit AC 26, 33 damage 19 + 23 slashing it's a glaive now - character reset made my longaxe illegal ;-(
Shonti AC16/T13/F14 - CMD14 - HP46/50........ Spectral Hand HP 4/4 d20+3=20 ; 5d6=18 ; Wednesday April 3rd, 2013 4:07:11 PM
Shonti see's that Dernock and Terser have his first target covered, but there is now a threat approaching those by the food stand rapidly. He rounds the front of the food stand, to get a better angle on attacking the wyvern. The sorcerer calls for his Spectral Hand to go forth and shock the dragon coming too close for comfort. The ghostly hand travels from him at a frightening pace and pokes the wyvern, sending quite a few volts of electricity throughout the flying monsters body. ============================================= OOC: Effective AC=18 with Inspire Courage bonus. Actions: Move: 20ft. to M,8 Standard: Cast Shocking Grasp, deliver touch attack to wyvern (W3) with Spectral Hand. Hit Touch AC 23(forgot to add in Bless and Inspire Courage bonuses to the D20 roll..) for 18 Shock Damage to W3.
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 24/11/20 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 90/90 -- HASTED d20+12=17 ; Wednesday April 3rd, 2013 5:18:08 PM
Seeing his friends easily dispatch one Wyvern and working on the other... Bruagh decides he will be best served by holding the attention of the current one until they finish up with the other.
"Hey you little lizard... come on... come get me!!!" Bruagh yells at the Wyvern as he bangs his axe against his shield.
Total Defense: AC at 29 Intimidate: 17 (To hold the Wyvern's attention.)
Oathbreaker (Ian) 19/15/15 - 49/49 - CMD 21 d20+14=30 ; d20+14=20 ; d20+9=21 ; d8+4=12 ; d8+4=10 ; d8+4=10 ; d6=6 ; d6=6 ; d6=4 ; Wednesday April 3rd, 2013 10:51:56 PM
The masked dwarf whips around, facing another wyven as he steps forward. Without a word and with supernatural speed, the Oathbreaker looses three arrows in quick succession.
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5ft step to R14 Full attack against W3, +1 haste, +1 bless, +1 Point Blank Shot, +2 inspire courage Attacks: 32, 22, 23 Damage: 14+6 shock, 12+6 shock, 12+4 shock
David W: Not that you need it, but did you add Sam's +2 bonuses?
EDIT : Nope! Added that in :)
Shinto HP:54/54 AC: 22/ F: 21/ T: 11 CMD: 22/26 vs trip d20+17=25 ; d20+11=15 ; d10+11=21 ; d10=6 ; Thursday April 4th, 2013 12:41:17 AM
Shinto makes his way past the tables to the Wyvren Braugh is provoking. "Com'on down ye pansy! I'll cut yer frickin' wings off, see bout flyin' t'en ye brute!" He waits for it to swoop in for an attack and tries to get in a flanking position with Braugh. When/if it comes to the ground or close enough to hit, he swings hard at the spot where its wing connects to its torso in hopes of grounding the beast. ===================================== Actions: Move to E,24. Hit ac 25 (27 if flanking with Braugh) for 27 dam. I hit the second d20 on accident, Shinto uses vital strike as well, thats where the second d10 comes from. Just trying to keep it easy for ya dave :)
(Edited this morning to change targets.)
Urval Torsten: AC23/13/17 - CMD17 - HP54/54 Thursday April 4th, 2013 2:28:59 AM
Urval ponders at the wyvern resisting his blindess, not going to try something similar again, and looks to the other target, sure in the group's ability to take down the second. W3 was too high for him to affect him directly, but perhaps a bit of indirect inhibition may be useful, as well as providing cover for the civilians to escape. He quickly moves to O9, pulling out an arrow as he begins muttering words of magic, a dense mist seeping out from his robes, as a large radius around him becomes shrouded in mist.
OOC: Move to O9 and and cast obscuring mist
Obscuring mist: 6m duration, 20' radius sphere, obscures all sight beyond 5' away from you.
I was contemplating deeper darkness, but that would cause more problems than help I think.
David W d20+8=23 ; d20+10=12 ; d20+5=11 ; d20+5=12 ; d20+10=14 ; Thursday April 4th, 2013 9:44:44 AM
Sam shouts,"Dernock's caught! Take that thing apart!" He steps around the serving stand to hide from the approaching wyvern and get sight on the one to the east. He fires a glitterdust spell at a wyvern, which has no effect. (W1 will= 23 passed)
Terser and Shinto require no prompting from Sam. While joined by Devlin's elemental, they quickly slay the beast. Dernock finds himself a bloody mess, but alive and free of the monster's jaws.
Meanwhile, the masked ranger takes a step and releases three more arrows. All three hit the wyvern's upper torso, each marking vital organs. The arrows, arc sparks across the scaly hide. Shonti's spectral hand then shocks the beast as Devlin's other elemental connects. The wyvern lets out a screeching howl and crashes to the ground. Urval's mist forms around the stand, hiding all in the immediate area.
The young boy and girl run and join each other at the near tables. Suddenly, a middle-aged woman runs in to the mix. She is dressed in commoner's garb and wielding a knife used to prepare food. She desperately yells as she runs,"ARUS! ARA! REEEEE!" The children yell in unison,"Mommy!"
Bruagh yells out a challenge to the remaining wyvern. He pays no attention to the warrior as he has a victim in mind, the dwarf who killed his brethren...Terser. A loud screeching roar bellows from the wyvern as it dives for the dwarf. Terser braces for the attack, with glaive in hand. Does the attack of opportunity hit? None could tell in all of the excitement of the moment (not even the DM). The dragon wildly thrashes at Terser. Though the multiple attacks are aimed with hate and malice, all miss. (hit AC 12, 11, 12, 14) The flying reptile gains altitude to prepare for the next swooping attack.
ROUND 3
Wyvern #1 at 10' on a SW heading. Out of melee range, but still in reach of Terser's glaive and other creative, melee PCs. Need AOO from Terser from round 2.
Wyver #2 and 3 are dead. I'm calling their corpses difficult terrain. CR 6 my foot!
Inspire Courage +2 still in effect next round
Terser: HP 72/72 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 23 (raging HP 70/84, AC 19/11/19 - CMD 25) d20+19=28 ; d10+13=15 ; d20+17=20 ; d20+17=36 ; d20+12=28 ; d10+17=19 ; d10+17=25 ; d10+17=26 ; d20+15=18 ; Thursday April 4th, 2013 12:40:31 PM AOO hits AC 28 for 15 slashing.
Laughing in the face of the attacking mini-dragon, Terser easily evades the pitiful thing's strikes and delivers a solid blow in return. He sees it try to fly off, and doesn't give it any reprieve from his strikes. Where do you think you're going, beastie?
He delivers several more strikes at the wyvern, flexing his arms and sacrificing aim to strike with wild abandon and strength.
Power Attack to hit AC 20, 36, 28 for 19, 25, and 26 slashing damage. DC 18 Fort Save - wooo barely.
That's what you get for attacking a peaceful gathering, worm!
David W: You don't need a second fort save. You resisted the poison initially. You have to make 2 consecutive saves if you fail the first.
Shonti AC16/T13/F14 - CMD14 - HP46/50........ Spectral Hand HP 4/4 Thursday April 4th, 2013 4:33:00 PM
Shonti see's no further need to continue casting any spells at the moment, and thinks it better to save the one's he has left for later in the day. He advances forward to the young boy and girl. "You kiddos did a great job out 'ere stayin' safe an hidin' from t'em wyverns.. I believe your mother's callin' ya's, better go make sure she knows yer alright." he says calmly to the children before continuing on through the tables.
The sorcerer makes it just past the second table to get a front row seat for the slaughter of the last wyvern. He takes the opportunity to encourage his brethren to finish the beast off. "Nice strikin' Terser! Shinto, Dernock, go in 'ere an finish it off!" ========================== OOC: Not dispatching my Spectral Hand just yet... Actions: Double move to L,16.
Devlin -- AC 18/13/16 -- CMD 17 -- HP 48/48(2 NL) --------- Raeb -- AC 19/13/16 -- CMD 22 -- HP 46/46 d20+13=23 ; Thursday April 4th, 2013 5:09:36 PM
Devlin nods as the last of the Wyvern threat is put down. He feels a tug from the elementals, their task done they want to be free. The druid ignores it for now and scans the horizon for any other threats. He tries to see if the Lord and his guard need help with their own trio of beasts.
Perception = 23
Dernock Uristson HP 26/44 AC 22/15/19 CMD22 d20+9=27 ; d20+14=15 ; d20+16=22 ; d10+5=11 ; d6=5 ; d6=5 ; Thursday April 4th, 2013 9:29:17 PM
Dernock shakes himself off and gets up before get up and doing a rolling tumble until he's diagonally opposite Terser and flanking the horrendous beast. The various acts of being chewed on and perhaps the dizzying tumble jostled up the dwarves brain a bit and so he doesn't connect.
Acrobatics roll to get flanking while avoiding AOO (N24): 29 Attack: 15 +2 from inspire courage, +1 from haste +2 from flanking...Miss (Natural 1)
For later: Attack of opportunity Attack 22 Damage 21 (nonlethal) (sneak attack)
Oathbreaker (Ian) 19/15/15 - 49/49 - CMD 21 d20+13=16 ; d20+13=33 ; d20+13=24 ; d20+13=29 ; d8+5=13 ; 2d8+5=14 ; d6=6 ; d6=2 ; d8+5=7 ; d6=4 ; Thursday April 4th, 2013 10:19:05 PM
The masked dwarf spins on his heel, launching another volley of arrows at their remaining enemy.
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Not sure it's needed, but full attack action on W3 Attacks: 16, 33 (crit, 24 to confirm), 29 Damage: 13+6 shock, crit damage is an aditional 14+8 shock, 7+4 shock
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 24/11/20 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 90/90 -- HASTED d20=15 ; d20+15=34 ; d10+15=25 ; Thursday April 4th, 2013 10:50:30 PM
Bruagh attempts to run, jump, and slash at the Wyvern, knowing if he is able to do so it will only be because of the haste spell.
Forgot to factor in ACP and Haste speed bonus, so +5 for a total of : 20 Jump Hit AC 34 for 25 Damage.
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 24/11/20 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 90/90 -- HASTED d20+12=26 ; d6=4 ; Thursday April 4th, 2013 10:52:06 PM
Sam stops singing and contemplates slinging a spell, but decides his best choice would be to fire a bolt at the creature in a rather effective manner.
Hit AC 26 for 4 damage.
David W Friday April 5th, 2013 1:48:24 AM
The last few moments of the battle flash by in the blink of an eye. The final wyvern dives at Terser. He gives a quick swipe with his glaive, which connects with the monster's larynx. No further vocalizations will be heard from this soon to be dead beast. The wyvern slashes back and misses Terser with all attacks.
Arrows and a bolt from Oathbreaker and Sam thunk into its side. Terser braces his glaive at a 45 degree angle and connects just below the wyvern's sternum. The dwarf hangs onto his weapon as it dissects the dragon.
Bruagh and Dernock charge for the same table to jump-attack from off of it. Dernock finds the table's summit first. Bruagh jumps just after him. Dernock stumbles during the dual acrobatic assault and falls in front of Bruagh. The ex-paladin uses his brother's folly to his advantage, as he step-jumps off of the falling Dernock. His axe grinds into the wyvern from the base of the tail forward. Terser remains in the fixed stance as his glaive continues to cut through the lizard's gut. Bruagh and Terser's weapons meet in the middle with a loud "clang". The beast continues to fall as it abdominal contents rain down on the now prone Dernock. The creature hits the ground with a loud, thunderous "thud".
Terser and Bruagh find themselves face-to-face, panting, and with their mighty, dwarven weapons crossed. Dernock finds himself covered with...stuff.
Devlin focuses to the north, where he spots two wyverns flying away. A victorious cry comes from the Clan Lord's men.
Meanwhile, the children's mother collides with them in a strong embrace. All are shaking and crying.
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 24/11/20 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 90/90 -- HASTED Friday April 5th, 2013 1:15:03 PM "Good job Grim Guard. Is everyone alright? Well, aside from Dernock?" Bruagh shakes his head. That dwarf is gonna get himself killed. Again.
With that the Dwarf stands over the wyverns and ask... "Who knows how to clean and butcher these things for steaks?"
Oathbreaker (Ian) 19/15/15 - 49/49 - CMD 21 Friday April 5th, 2013 3:39:36 PM
The Oathbreaker brings up another arrow, training it on the retreating wyverns, but decides against it. Whispering another word, the electricity on his bow dies and he turns to his allies. Looking around, the dwarf can sense the celebration is about to be back in full swing. With us at the center of it, yet again. Not looking for another large encounter with anything or anyone, the masked dwarf strides past Braugh, muttering, "I'll be at the tents." With that, he jogs off to their tent before a crowd can form around the group.
Terser: HP 72/72 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 23 (raging HP 70/84, AC 19/11/19 - CMD 25) d8+5=10 ; Friday April 5th, 2013 3:45:56 PM
Terser channels his anger to shrug off the worst of his wounds (Renewed Vigor to heal for 10) before coming down from his fighting rage. (14/17 rounds remaining to rage today).
Seeing no more immediate threats, he goes to assist Dernock from where he was almost crushed by falling wyvern parts. I don't know about steaks, but that poison might be useful if you can harvest some of it. I almost felt its effect there...
Devlin -- AC 18/13/16 -- CMD 17 -- HP 48/48(2 NL) --------- Raeb -- AC 19/13/16 -- CMD 22 -- HP 46/46 d20+10=26 ; d20+13=33 ; Friday April 5th, 2013 5:50:36 PM Right, well lets see if these creature can be put ta good use. The druid steps up to one of the bodies and begins to examine it. We could probably skin these things for their hide and the meat is probably good ta eat. Anyone want ta help me butcher one of these? Devlin looks at the stingers on the beasts before nodding. Hey lads, anyone adverse ta using the Dark Elf tactics against them. He says with a smile
Knowledge Nature = 26 Survival (to save the hide/poison glands and butcher the meat) = 33 (Nat 20)
Shonti AC16/T13/F14 - CMD14 - HP46/50........ Spectral Hand HP 4/4 Friday April 5th, 2013 11:32:41 PM "See ya in a bit t'en, Oath." Shonti nods to him as he leaves. He then walks over to the childrens mother and asks, "Yer kids alright 'ere me lady? We did what we could ter keep 'em safe..."
Shinto HP:54/54 AC: 22/ F: 21/ T: 11 CMD: 22/26 vs trip Saturday April 6th, 2013 12:08:54 AM
Shinto stands back and watches his friends split.the.beast in half, chuckling.a.bit.when Dernock.slips.and winds up coverd in guts. He the takes a knee and fishes out the jug of rum from.his pack. Filling his flask and taking his first drink of the dahy from the jug, ye knoin how te use a poison wiffout gettin yeself hurt lad? Go head me thinkin, but i don want none.. Id end up belly up lads. Fer sure hehe
cr 6, sure. A few tips, use max hp and tactics. Make.battles to hard in your opinion. Pcs are innovative and resourceful, besides toning them down midfight is better than making harder midfight. :)
Dernock Uristson HP 26/44 AC 22/15/19 CMD22 Sunday April 7th, 2013 3:14:46 AM THAT WAS TERRIBLE TIMN'! Dernock laments before coming to a stop. He then stands up and considers what to do next I guess I better get me self some medical attention.he thinks before calling out Can someone fetch me a bucket an' direct me t'wards a healer! I be hopin' just be brusin' but ya never know. Dernock asks.
Urval Torsten: AC23/13/17 - CMD17 - HP54/54 d8+5=13 ; Monday April 8th, 2013 5:07:59 AM
Urval looks to Dernock and shrugs. "I can help with that, give me a moment." He walks over to Dernock and lays a healing hand over him, then looks to the rest. "As for the wyverns, seems like it was just routine for the Grim Guard was it?"
OOC: Cast cure light on Dernock, healed 13 hp to 39/44
Shinto HP:54/54 AC: 22/ F: 21/ T: 11 CMD: 22/26 vs trip Monday April 8th, 2013 2:44:52 PM neva seen te likes'ah em before, but ye magic magic chop chop bout sums it up me says.. Ye guys thinkin te head out on our beastie hunt already? Er ye thinkin rest an let ye magics recover? Shinto the takes another swig of rum, the haste spell still in effect causes him to take a much bigger drink than he meant to. Letting out a harsh gruff as he caps the flask letting it swing to his side.
Me bein ready as can get, but wiffout magics me thinkin itll be a short hunt ye know...
David W Monday April 8th, 2013 4:07:14 PM
As Shonti shows his concern for the mother and children, she does not acknowledge him right away. Once she stops hugging them, she realizes the presence of the sorcerer and quickly charges to embrace him. The commoner then turns to her son and begins "signing" to him. Shonti and Sam easily recognize that she is using a very primitive, functional version of common sign language. It is clear that this communication is very basic in structure. Based on the attempted, formed words heard during the battle, it is also safe to guess that she has not always been deaf.
"She says thank you for helping us." The boy pauses for a moment, now obviously speaking for himself,"She runs this place. She cooks for the people at the festival. She's been doing it forever."
A dwarven man wearing a hard leather apron bursts into view. He runs up to the group and scans the carnage. His eyes well up as they meet with members of the group.
"Ye saved ma family and our livelihood. Ma name's Herog Irongate. I owe ye ma life."
The man watches as Devlin and the others harvest the poison sacs from the wyvern. They are found intact, but Devlin is unsure of their salvageability to make use of the poison as the wyverns appear to be in general poor health (aside from the massive wounds). Nonetheless, all three sacs are easily attained.***
The Clan Lord and some of his guard find their way to the group. They are all battered and bloodied, but alive. The Clan Lord observes the Grim Guard's handy work and solemnly nods. It is clear that he's pleased, but in no mood to celebrate.
Dernock gets some much needed healing from Urval, but still smells like...stuff.
No victory seems worth celebrating to Oathbreaker. Will any deed ever bring atonement to the self-tortured dwarf? The ranger silently strides off into the darkness.
Shortly thereafter, a crowd forms around the scene. Some cry and others stare silently. One feeling is shared by all. Relief that the attack has ceased.
***The real DMs get to decide the condition of the poison.
Terser: HP 68/72 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 23 (raging HP 80/84, AC 19/11/19 - CMD 25) Monday April 8th, 2013 4:35:15 PM I feel like delaying the hunt for the monster in the tunnels would be ill advised. We would never forgive ourselves should an extra day prove all that is needed for it to break free and burst upon the unwary commonfolk on the plateau. Not many spells were expended, we should still be well enough prepared to undertake this task, unless this battle was more taxing than I should think on the rest of you...
Shinto HP:54/54 AC: 22/ F: 21/ T: 11 CMD: 22/26 vs trip Monday April 8th, 2013 10:04:19 PM
Shinto nods his head to the man; Ye life ey? A bit much me thinks; Misser Irongate, anudder jug'ah Rum though. Thas payment enuff fer me... Me own Jug is getting ter empty side.. An if we huntin a beastie, Herog; me goin need all ah te' rum me belly cen hold fer sure, So. If ye be so kind, repay ye debt an fetch me sum Rum lad. Athank ye. Shinto smiles, snapping his fingers on both hands, finishing with a thumbs up and pointing at Herog.
He eyes the clan lord and his team with a bit of pity as they assemble before the Grim Guard. No wonder tey scared ofa beastie from Abyss... Dem wyverns nearly killed em off judging by te looks of em.
Did ye 'Aave a bitta trouble wiff ya flyers ey? Me thinkin Ironbane needin te brush up on ye battle tactics. Maybe thinkin bout' usin sumfin udder 'den axes ey? Couple me buddies usin arrows, seems ter work good fer 'em too... Shinto looks around and sees Oath run off to the tents;
Ee's good at shootin, notta talker ye know? Me? O, I be usin me ax an'a bitta Rum fer good luck. Been ax-rumin since a lad, I 'ave. Fer two Hunnened gold me thinkin' te give ye lessons. Sir. Ironbane. Shinto chuckles, taking another swig of rum. He offers the Clan lord a drink as well as he lets his ax drop to the ground, wrapping his arm around Ironbane and slapping him on the back.
hard times these is, butta a Dwarves Heart is hard as stone. Er... Iron... Ye live, He points to the family that was saved, T'ey lived! We live te be fightin an drinkin anudder day lad. Keep ye head up an ye ax held high lad. We'll get ye beastie, an ye worries be shorter ey?
Shinto hangs onto the Clan Lord, flask being offered until being shrugged off or a reply is given.
Shonti AC16/T13/F14 - CMD14 - HP46/50........ Spectral Hand HP 4/4 Monday April 8th, 2013 10:19:38 PM
Shonti embraces the woman kindly, returning her gesture. He listens to what the boy has to say for his mother, then tells her "Yer welcome, me brethren an I ain't goin' ter sit back an watch no in'cents get slaughtered by t'e like's o' some beast.."
When the man in the apron comes over and announces himself, Shonti answers him as well. "Tha's no problem Herog. We jus' doin' wha's right. Ya don' owe me nuffin, jus' take care o' yerself an yer family lad..."
The sorcerer hears the group talking of whether or not to put off the hunt. "I'm fine brothas. Plenty o' magic runnin' through me veins fer today... I say we wait jus' a lil bit, an make sure nothin' else shows up 'ere ter attack t'e festival... All goes well, 'en we head out fer t'e tunnels in an hour or so eh?"
Shonti tries to ignore the crowd moving in to surround the group...
Dernock Uristson HP 39/44 AC 22/15/19 CMD22 Monday April 8th, 2013 11:04:46 PM I get cleaned up first. I still need mah bucket o'water an' soap. This definitely call fer soap Dernock insists, continuing to slip viscera off himself.
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 24/11/20 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 90/90 -- HASTED Monday April 8th, 2013 11:53:49 PM
If the group decides to press on, the Bruagh will organize the marching order and set off.
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 24/11/20 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 90/90 -- HASTED Monday April 8th, 2013 11:54:15 PM
Sam also awaits the groups decision before deciding how to proceed.
Oathbreaker (Ian) 19/15/15 - 49/49 - CMD 21 Tuesday April 9th, 2013 12:30:22 AM
The Oathbreaker sits down on his cot, laying the bow down next to him, and takes a long drink from his flask, trying to ignore the noise outside.
Devlin -- AC 18/13/16 -- CMD 17 -- HP 48/48(2 NL) --------- Raeb -- AC 19/13/16 -- CMD 22 -- HP 46/46 Tuesday April 9th, 2013 12:35:09 AM I be fine either way. Devlin continues on the business of harvesting the three wyern's parts and pieces.
Once he has gathered what he can he tries to find a few artisans in the crowd. Mostly he is looking for an armorer that deals in hides and leather. If he does he asks if it would be possible to tan the wyvern hide to be used for armor. He offers a portion of the hide as payment for the work.
If he cant find someone he asks for a large amount of salt to try to preserve the hide until the group gets back from slaying the beast troubling the local Dwarfs.
Urval Torsten: AC23/13/17 - CMD17 - HP54/54 Tuesday April 9th, 2013 5:41:31 AM
Urval shrugs, either way is fine for him, he didn't burn that many spells in the wyvern encounter.
Shonti AC16/T13/F14 - CMD14 - HP46/50........ Spectral Hand HP 4/4 Tuesday April 9th, 2013 11:45:34 AM "Le's give Dernock a lil while ter get cleaned up hehe... T'en we'll head out after t'e beast eh?"
David W Tuesday April 9th, 2013 5:43:30 PM
Herog and others help Devlin strip the wyverns of their hide.
(Privately to Devlin) "I can get this prepared for an armorer, but I mainly work wit simple jewelry and other decorative pieces.*** I would appreciate it if ya let me take some of this these teeth and claws. Ma boy tells me that the dwarf wit de glaive did alot of the heavy liftin' when you all saved ma family. I can make something special fer 'im. If I work the rest of the day and night, I might be able ta give it ta him in the morn. I don have much else to offer."
Herog's wife gladly refills the supply of any dwarf in need of rum. Her children run off to tell others of the terrifying experience. The deeds of the Grim Guard continue to spread throughout the Scab.
The Clan Lord takes Shinto's ribbing and backslapping surprisingly well (He doesn't call his guard to imprison Shinto immediately. He still hates it.).
"I have dead ta pay tribute ta. I have no time fer rum er celebratin."
With that, the Clan Lord, followed by the remainder of his guard and other festival going men, head towards the dead.
Dernock finds himself a crude bath to clean off in. It takes awhile, but once he's done, he feels like a million gold.
Bruagh, Sam, Urval, Shonti, and Terser feel ready for another fight, but wait for the others to attend to their own needs.
Oathbreaker finds himself alone in his tent. All his brethren care, but also know better. No one checks on the loner.
As the day slowly fades, preparations are made for honoring the dead. Men gather wood and make five separate piles. There will be no festivities tonight.
***Like the poison, the real DMs will have to determine the possibility of wyvern skin armor. I don't think it's a big deal, but I'm the sub, not the boss.
Terser: HP 68/72 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 23 (raging HP 80/84, AC 19/11/19 - CMD 25) Tuesday April 9th, 2013 6:55:07 PM
ooc: checking in, will leave it up to the casters if we press on tonight.
David W Tuesday April 9th, 2013 7:11:12 PM If the group leaves after my post, you'll either need to camp or press on through the night.
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 24/11/20 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 90/90 -- HASTED Tuesday April 9th, 2013 9:11:32 PM
Bruagh is torn between wanting to stay another day at the festival to be certain this wasn't part of a larger attack, and wanting to rush headlong towards the battle with the spider-thing. He makes his concerns known to the rest of the group.
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 24/11/20 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 90/90 -- HASTED Tuesday April 9th, 2013 9:12:02 PM
Sam echoes Bruagh's concerns about this perhaps not being a random attack on the festival.
Shinto HP:54/54 AC: 22/ F: 21/ T: 11 CMD: 22/26 vs trip Tuesday April 9th, 2013 9:32:42 PM
Shinto is ready to head out for the night; pressing on until mid-night or 2 am. Making camp until late morning.
We don't wanna press all through the night an be tired or exhausted when we meet up with our spider beastie. We should be fully rested if were to travel a ways to get to em. If we can make it within only a few hours; me says lets head on down. But if its more'en eight, we need te camp before headin into its den.
So; if we head out soon we should make a camp for at least 8 hours. Giving everyone about 6 hours of sleep. If it's only a few hours walk to the cave/den then I say we get to Hunting.
Devlin -- AC 18/13/16 -- CMD 17 -- HP 48/48(2 NL) --------- Raeb -- AC 19/13/16 -- CMD 22 -- HP 46/46 Wednesday April 10th, 2013 1:27:55 AM I agree with Shinto, we tried the forced march thing and it really did us no good. We can start today but we should get some rest when we need it.
Devlin nods to the artisan as he speaks. Baring anyone else in the group wanting them you can have the teeth and claws. I appreciate it.
Urval Torsten: AC23/13/17 - CMD17 - HP54/54 Wednesday April 10th, 2013 3:57:40 AM
Urval nods "Indeed, I can keep going for a while yet."
Shonti AC16/T13/F14 - CMD14 - HP46/50........ Spectral Hand HP 4/4 Wednesday April 10th, 2013 12:38:21 PM
Shonti listens to everyone's opinions about whether to head out now, or wait til morning, "I see yer concerns Braugh," Shonti begins. "An' I'm of t'e mind t'is wasn't a planned attack by anyone otha 'en t'e wyverns 'at flew in... Who can reason wit' such beasts to 'ave 'em come in as t'e first wave of a larger scale battle? Nah, jus' a hungry bunch o' flyin' bein's pissed off cause t'e dragons don't see 'em as equals! T'ey seen t'e festival, an saw easy prey, me thinks... How wrong t'ey were, took out our three in mere seconds lads! I says if we can make it ter t'e tunnels by nightfall, we should head out. Deal wit' t'e spider beast soon as we get there. If we can't make it tonight, I say we wait til morn, an' make a day of it..."
Shonti walks over to Clan Lord Ironbane and asks about the tunnels. "Sir, how far is it ter t'e tunnels wit' t'e spider beast in 'em? Me brethren an' I want ter head out now if we can make it there tonight, but if it's more t'en a few hours travel, we'll stay here anotha night. We'd watch the boundaries o' t'e grounds, make sure nothin' else comes 'ere attackin, an' march fer t'e tunnels first thing in t'e morn. What advice have you, Lord Ironbane?"
David W Wednesday April 10th, 2013 1:47:54 PM
As most want to get moving to take on the abyssal threat, Shonti finds the Clan Lord preparing for the night's ceremony. The leader is found just outside the healer's tent. Shonti sees five of the Clan Lord's guard laid out in full dress uniform. Each of the dead rest on neat, cots made of wooden branches that are lashed together. Attendants obsessively care for the appearance of the bodies.
Ironbane turns to Shonti,"It'll take ya a little more than a day to reach the tunnel. Stay with us tonight. Honor our brave, fallen brothers."
With that the dwarf turns away from Shonti and continues to watch over his loyal warriors.
I don't remember hearing a distance to the tunnels. I'm guessing it's not that close.
Oathbreaker (Ian) 19/15/15 - 49/49 - CMD 21 Wednesday April 10th, 2013 2:54:24 PM
The Oathbreaker slowly makes his way back to the group in time, keeping his head down and his hood up. The masked dwarf reaches the group, he listens in silence. While his haversack is still strapped to his back, the group can't see his bow, which he's stashed in the right pocket along with his quiver. "Perhaps tomorrow is the best idea," he mutters when probed. "If we are not in attendance tonight, it will be noted. And not in a positive way."
Terser: HP 68/72 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 23 (raging HP 80/84, AC 19/11/19 - CMD 25) Wednesday April 10th, 2013 5:01:17 PM agreed. but let us make an early start of it tomorrow.
Shonti AC16/T13/F14 - CMD14 - HP46/50........ Spectral Hand HP 4/4 Wednesday April 10th, 2013 5:55:36 PM
Shonti salutes Clan Lord Ironbane after their short conversation. "Very well, we'll stay 'ere tonight, an' keep an eye out fer any further threats ter t'e festival. Thanks fer yer hospitality 'ere, an' I speak fer my group in sayin' we're sorry fer t'e loss of yer men fightin' those wyverns... We'll honor their good deeds an' service ter yer Lordship by stayin' anotha night, an' attendin' t'e ceremony..." Shonti bows his head to the Clan Lord before going to each of the fallen warriors in turn. He lays his hand on each of their chests before kneeling down on his knees to say a prayer to Gargul.
"Gargul, my Lord... My God o' life an' death, please be wit' t'ese good Dwarves as t'ey pass inter t'e afterlife. Let their souls wander ter t'e heavens, an' their bodies rest in peace... T'ey fought bravely, my Lord, ter protect t'e people 'ere at t'e Stone Festival; t'ey did not die in vain. Let 'em live on in t'e memories o' their families an' friends, an' may we all see 'em again some day in t'e afterlife..."
Shonti returns to the Grim Guard, and tells them Clan Lord Ironbanes wishes for them to stay here at the festival tonight. "We'll stay fer t'e ceremony fer t'e fallen warriors tonight, show our respects fer t'e dead. We leave first thing in t'e morn lads..."
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 24/11/20 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 90/90 -- HASTED Wednesday April 10th, 2013 8:29:34 PM
Bruagh attends the but remains silent.
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 24/11/20 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 90/90 -- HASTED Wednesday April 10th, 2013 8:30:13 PM
Sam stays near Bruagh during the wake.
Dernock Uristson HP 39/44 AC 22/15/19 CMD22 Wednesday April 10th, 2013 9:01:58 PM
Dernock returns cleaner, less fragrant and surprisingly a shade paler. He whispers to the person nearest to him amongst the group Turns out I was more overdue fer a bath than i thought
Shinto HP:54/54 AC: 22/ F: 21/ T: 11 CMD: 22/26 vs trip Wednesday April 10th, 2013 10:05:36 PM
Shinto nods to Ironbane. He stands with his ax in both hands across his body and stays silent throughout the ceremony. Not knowing the dwarves personally, he has nothing to say about them. But, the fact that they were warriors means his ax is a fine symbol of Dwarven respectrespect Afterwards the rough dwarf sees himself to a bath and finds his way to a tent. He spends the hours before sleep rebraiding his beard and fixing his longdredlocks. Seperating them into square points on his scalp.
David W Thursday April 11th, 2013 1:02:14 AM
The ceremony commences away from the festival grounds. Light slowly fades from the sky. The dwarven dead are carried by their fellow soldiers. Ironbane watches stoically as each is placed on one of the piles of wood. The Clan Lord himself carries a torch to each of the fallen. Before lighting each pyre, he loudly proclaims each of their names. The leader then speaks briefly about each of the fallen as he sets fire to the wood. His words take the distinct tone of a fellow dwarf and friend and less as purely coming from their leader. Nonetheless, he remains stone faced as he moves from body to body. Aside from Ironbane's short speeches, the only sounds heard are of crackling flames and the warm breeze that gently passes along the surface of the Scab. The ceremony concludes as the bodies burn. Everyone except the attendants shamble away from the grounds. The Grim Guard finds their way to bed for the night.
Terser: HP 72/72 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 23 (raging HP 84/84, AC 19/11/19 - CMD 25) Thursday April 11th, 2013 6:12:09 PM
Terser awakens in the morning, both happy that he was able to save innocent lives, and saddened by the loss of valiant warriors, who by no fault of their own were not able to stand up to the sudden assault. He is more than ever eager to dispense with the threat that lay beneath their feet, so that no others might needlessly fall to it. He gathers his gear and waits for his companions to do the same.
Oathbreaker (Ian) 19/15/15 - 49/49 - CMD 21 Thursday April 11th, 2013 11:44:49 PM
During the ceremony, the masked dwarf stands behind his allies with his hood down. He stares at the ground, unblinking. I did not even notice that these dwarves had fallen. What is wrong with me? He drinks himself into a fitful sleep that night.
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 24/11/20 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 90/90 -- HASTED Thursday April 11th, 2013 11:45:19 PM
Bruagh prepares for the excursion when he wakes up slightly before dawn.
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 24/11/20 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 90/90 -- HASTED Thursday April 11th, 2013 11:46:38 PM
Sam is enjoying a fine meal when the rest of the group begins to stir. He greets each of his Dwarven friends as they awake.
Devlin -- AC 18/13/16 -- CMD 17 -- HP 48/48(2 NL) --------- Raeb -- AC 19/13/16 -- CMD 22 -- HP 46/46 Friday April 12th, 2013 12:17:03 AM
Devlin wakes up and shoves the furry bulk of Raeb off his legs. He sits in quiet meditation for a while before standing and meeting with his friends.
OOC: Sorry for not posting, working six 12 hour shifts a week is really starting to take its toll.
David W-The Forged ADM might send you a nasty email!
Urval Torsten: AC23/13/17 - CMD17 - HP54/54 Friday April 12th, 2013 12:33:02 AM
Urval nods at the ceremony, then heads to bed as well
David W Friday April 12th, 2013 1:31:11 AM
One by one, members of the Grim Guard wake up and congregate by an open fire. Most festival goers are still sleeping. The attack, followed by the late night funeral warrants the additional slumbering.
As the group assembles and checks the last of their gear, Herog approaches. He looks half dead and absolutely exhausted.
"I wanted to see ya off this morning before ya battle that abyssal beast. I'll never b'able to thank ya enough."
He approaches Terser and holds out three short lengths of chain. Two of the chains have a wyvern fang faceted to one of their ends. The third chain has three wyvern claws attached at even intervals down it's length. The facet points are banded with thin bands of steel and wrapped decoratively with strands of leather. At the unadorned end of each chain is a locking ring.
"I know that you all saved ma family, but my son told me what ya did on your own. I've been working on these through the night. I'm not a master craftsmen, but I think this'll get the point across to your enemies. The teeth go'n the head of your glaive, near the blade. The claws hang from the tail of the weapon."
Herog offers to fasten the intimidating decorations to Terser's weapon. He then hands Devlin enough boiled leather to make most any armor.***
***To be determined by DM. You might have to find an armorer or maybe someone at the festival can/did make it.
Shonti AC16/T13/F14 - CMD14 - HP46/50........ Spectral Hand HP 4/4 Friday April 12th, 2013 11:53:30 AM
Shonti wakes up and greets his fellow dwarves (and gnome) before packing his gear and getting ready to leave. He stays silent throughout the morning, waiting for the others to be ready to head off, lost in his own thoughts.
Terser: HP 72/72 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 23 (raging HP 84/84, AC 19/11/19 - CMD 25) Friday April 12th, 2013 4:39:24 PM
Terser bows his head in appreciation, and holds out his glaive to receive the decorations.
I only hope these decorations will remind the monsters that they should avoid these gatherings in the future. I only wish I could have done more.
Devlin -- AC 18/13/16 -- CMD 17 -- HP 48/48(2 NL) --------- Raeb -- AC 19/13/16 -- CMD 22 -- HP 46/46 Friday April 12th, 2013 6:56:02 PM
Devlin nods and accepts the leather. Thanks lad I appreciate the work you put inta this.
Getting his gear situated the Druid falls in with the rest of the group when they head out.
Shinto HP:54/54 AC: 22/ F: 21/ T: 11 CMD: 22/26 vs trip Friday April 12th, 2013 9:52:54 PM
Shinto wakes up to find everyone else already assembled at the fire. Herog and Terser talking about the chains of Wyvren teeth.. Should'a asked 'em bout outlinen me shield wiff'em t'ings... Ah well... He thinks to himself as he straps on his armor and shield; taking a sip of "wake-up Rum" and heads over to the others.
Mornin' me says.. Im fer thinkin we headin out soon ey? Nice teeth chains; ye did a good job on em' Herog.
Shinto nods and lays a hand on the mans shoulder, Ye thank us enough by tellin e'eryone ye know an anyone ye meet, about t'e Mighty Grim Guard from Drakesmead. Protectors o'te Scab an ex'cutioners o'evil. He pats the man and lets go; Ye sleep well t'night lad; an know ye family be safe from ye Abyssal Beastie by sunset termorow. An be prepared te make an outline fer me shield wiff what e'er me bringin' back from ye beastie's body ey?
With his little pep talk to Herog finished, Shinto makes sure his new jugs of Rum, and his old one, are all safely set in the bottom of his pack. Sees that his two throwing ax's and flask of Rum are secured to his belt. His shield placed just right (so anyone looking at his back side sees Drakesmead's symbol and Zarbadium across the top very clearly) on his back. He holds his ax at the bottom of the handle, midway up the shaft in the crook of his elbow, leaning it on his right shoulder, the blade near his shield behind him.
Lets be beastie huntin!!
Dernock Uristson HP 39/44 AC 22/15/19 CMD22 Saturday April 13th, 2013 5:34:33 AM Sure, 'Beastie huntin'. Though, this be different right Sam, Shonti? I don't wanna t'be too overconfident Shinto. Over confidence might send any o' us t'another premature meetin' with the Grim lord. I may have been affected by the fact i was chewed on by that wyvern but Hurbris be our downfall if we ain't careful. That or Duergar clerics weildsin' maces an magick.. Dernock cautions, knowing all too well the fragility of the mortal soul.
Shonti AC16/T13/F14 - CMD14 - HP46/50........ Spectral Hand HP 4/4 Saturday April 13th, 2013 8:18:00 PM "Le'ts not get too big-headed brother. We don't know what to expect in these tunnels, an' I'm guessin' it's bout ter get rather nasty down there..." Shonti reminds Shinto that we are NOT invincible, and very much agrees with Dernock's warning about going into this without well thought out strategy.
"Chances are, t'is spider from t'e Abyss isn't very susceptible to physical attacks lads..." Nodding at Shinto, Braugh, Dernock, and Terser, the sorcerer goes on. Of course, yer still our front line warriors, headstrong as ye all are.. But I'm o' t'e mind 'at us casters are goin' ter be a big part o' ti's one brothers. Let's get ter goin', an get back 'ere ter lettem know their problems are solved quick as our stubby legs'll let us eh? An will one o' ya's please remind me ter get ter workin on some craftin' I need ter get done when we get back ter safety?"
David W Saturday April 13th, 2013 9:17:19 PM DM will have to award experience.
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 24/11/20 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 90/90 -- HASTED Sunday April 14th, 2013 10:35:22 PM "I agree that we should not be over confident. It is unbecoming and could be our downfall."
Urval Torsten: AC23/13/17 - CMD17 - HP54/54 Monday April 15th, 2013 3:20:24 AM
Urval nods in concert as well. "We should not underestimate our foe, but with all of us present we should be ok."
Oathbreaker (Ian) 19/15/15 - 49/49 - CMD 21 Monday April 15th, 2013 10:04:18 AM
The masked dwarf takes his usual place in the line, tracking silently with his head down. He keeps his negativity to himself for once. If we do fall, there is no point in dwelling on it any further.
Terser: HP 72/72 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 23 (raging HP 84/84, AC 19/11/19 - CMD 25) Monday April 15th, 2013 7:24:27 PM
ooc: waiting for DM posting, won't be around to post until late tonight.
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 44/44 Monday April 15th, 2013 8:54:44 PM
Sam readies for the battle as his dwarven brethren prepare for the worst. Their cautionary words frighten the tiny gnome. Figuring that he won't be much help aside from inspiring the group, Sam considers the value of being heard and not seen.
ooc-Thanks for posting for me while I subbed Zach.
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 24/11/20 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 90/90 -- HASTED Monday April 15th, 2013 9:11:22 PM Czeching Inn. No problems David.
Shonti AC16/T13/F14 - CMD14 - HP46/50........ Spectral Hand HP 4/4 Monday April 15th, 2013 10:51:34 PM
Shonti readies himself to leave the Stone Festival, placing all of his belongings back into their proper places inside of his handy haversack. When the Grim Guard departs, he takes up his usual place close to the rear of the group, but always one step ahead of his brother Shinto. Saved me life more t'en once havin' Shinto watch mah back... He thinks to himself as the group assembles and heads out for the tunnels.
Devlin -- AC 18/13/16 -- CMD 17 -- HP 48/48(2 NL) --------- Raeb -- AC 19/13/16 -- CMD 22 -- HP 46/46 Tuesday April 16th, 2013 12:16:38 AM
Checking in
Dernock Uristson HP 39/44 AC 22/15/19 CMD22 Tuesday April 16th, 2013 1:18:48 AM
Checking in as well
Shinto HP:54/54 AC: 22/ F: 21/ T: 11 CMD: 22/26 vs trip Tuesday April 16th, 2013 9:02:15 AM
Taking a uusual place in line, Shinto is ready to head off.
DM Post Tuesday April 16th, 2013 12:11:42 PM
Couple tie ups: 1. Wyvern Poison, I will get back to this. looking into it and if folks will need to make some more saves :) 2. Wyvern hide can be made into armor. It could be made into Leather, Hide or Studded Leather, but beyond its looks it will operate like any other armor of more mundane sources 3. XP is 400 each
DM Post incoming....
Shonti AC16/T13/F14 - CMD14 - HP50/50 Tuesday April 16th, 2013 1:40:40 PM
Checking in, will be back later this evening to post.
A Days March Tuesday April 16th, 2013 5:38:43 PM
The group breaks from the festival and begins towards the caves they were directed to. It will take the entire day to make the outer tunnels and so there is no time to waste. Spells and prayers are prepared, gear checked, packed and stowed and the Grim Guard sets forth again into the Scab and this time they plan to do battle with a nightmare from another world.
The journey is long, but uneventful up the pass, ever higher until finally the party comes to a side entrance to mines. The sun is heading past the western mountains and night is fast upon the party. There is ample room close to or not to the mines side entrance to set camp. The party could even backtrack several hundred yards if they wished. There have been few traces of other creatures about for the last 4 hours of the journey, save an occasional eagle riding the thermals high above.
On Hides and Poison Tuesday April 16th, 2013 6:31:52 PM
Devlins Survival roll skins and butchers the 1st Wyvern. It produces enough to craft 2 sets of armor (Leather Hide or Studded) You need additional rolls for additional creatures
On Poison, Wyverns are technically dragons and thus Know of Arcana is required to know about them and where their poison sacs may be. the CR is 21. Roll only needs to be made once and can be done by anyone
A second survival DC 16 is required to extract the poison sac. There is a 5% chance per handling of a poison sac that the person handling it poisons themselves and will need to make a Fort DC 17 save or suffer 1d4 con and be poisoned
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 24/11/20 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 90/90 -- HASTED Tuesday April 16th, 2013 7:52:09 PM
Bruagh is somewhat relieved to be away from civilization and back in the Scab. At least here he didn't have to worry about inadvertently drawing danger to innocents. "I say we rest here, near the mine entrance, and make our way into the mines at the break of dawn."
Devlin -- AC 18/13/16 -- CMD 17 -- HP 48/48(2 NL) --------- Raeb -- AC 19/13/16 -- CMD 22 -- HP 46/46 d20+13=20 ; d100=82 ; Wednesday April 17th, 2013 12:48:17 AM I agree lad, Id rather be close ta the mines than out in the open planes. Raeb and I can take first watch. Devlin helps with the campsite before settling into a watch position on a rock raised above the camp.
OOC: If someone can make the Know (Arcana) roll I can make the survival roll for the Wyvern poison. Anyone else want the Wyvern leather? If Not I will just keep it to the one beast.
Survival for wyvern poison = 20 Chance to be poison 5% = 82%
Shonti AC16/T13/F14 - CMD14 - HP50/50 d20+9=10 ; d20+9=27 ; Wednesday April 17th, 2013 1:07:08 AM
Shonti is fine with resting for the night before heading into the tunnels. Also glad to be back out in the scab, the sorcerer decides to get to work on making a feather token of a whip. He stays up for the couple of hours it takes to craft, then lays down somewhere using his haversack for a pillow. =================== Know arcana: d20+9=10... nat 1..
Craft feather token (whip). Under 500 gp only takes 4 hours right? Spellcraft: d20+10=28... (forgot to change the die roller from 9 to 10...)
DM...Feather Token is listed as a CL of 12. Can't make them yet
Urval Torsten: AC23/13/17 - CMD17 - HP54/54 Wednesday April 17th, 2013 5:38:54 AM
Urval nods and pulls out his bedroll, and after watch was decided took his rest
Dernock Uristson HP 39/44 AC 22/15/19 CMD22 d20+8=12 ; Wednesday April 17th, 2013 8:25:46 AM
Dernock nods and settles down. I'll do a watch shift this time. Early morning? he offers.
Perception: 12 (Fun night!)
Terser: HP 72/72 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 23 (raging HP 84/84, AC 19/11/19 - CMD 25) d20+11=26 ; Wednesday April 17th, 2013 8:48:09 AM
Terser wakes up around midnight for his usual place at 2nd watch.
[i]perception 26[/roll]
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 44/44 Wednesday April 17th, 2013 8:49:26 AM
Sam joins Devlin as he attempts to process the wyvern poison. The bard's knowledge proves invaluable. (knowledge arcana= 30 after "take 20" once/day from loremaster ability.)
"I think Oath should use this poison. Just my opinion."
Sam joins the others as they set up camp. He finds a safe corner to hide from predators as he sleeps. With bedroll unfurled, he drifts off into what will hopefully a deep sleep, devoid of abyssal nightmares.
Oathbreaker (Ian) 19/15/15 - 49/49 - CMD 21 Wednesday April 17th, 2013 12:46:10 PM
If no one else wants the poison, the masked dwarf will take the vial, sliding it into his belt before taking the first watch, bow in hand.
On Hides and Poison d100=36 ; Wednesday April 17th, 2013 5:45:46 PM
While Shonti was of little help on the subject of Wyvern anatomy, Sam knows all about it an with the gnomes help the removal of the poison sac and consequent storage of the dangerous liquid into a flask is accomplished. Oathbreaker is given the item Oathbreaker has a flask of Wynern Poison with 4 doses
Watches are set as the group makes camp near the tunnel entrance. During Terser's watch, a pair of shadows soar across the partially cloudy sky heading out from the Scab and to the forests beyond. They flew close together and were several hundred feet up. They did not appear overly large and within a few seconds are gone from sight. The next watch is alerted, but they are never seen again that night.
A restful night is accomplished, gods must be taking a day off from agitating the Grim Guard. Morning comes and the tunnel awaits. It is rough hewn here at the entrance, about 5' wide and only about as high and pierces the side of the mountain like a sword thrust. A pulls straight away from you angling downward at a mind slope of 5 maybe 10 degrees
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 24/11/20 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 90/90 -- HASTED d20+10=29 ; Wednesday April 17th, 2013 8:07:11 PM "Unless someone says otherwise, I'll take point."
Perception: 29
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 44/44 Wednesday April 17th, 2013 10:58:24 PM
Sam quietly gets his things together. Fear of Abyssal nightmares in reality plague him as he finds his place in the middle of the line. He says nothing as he follows Bruagh and the others into the not completely unknown.
Ready action: When the group finds the abyssal spider, Sam will cast invisibility on himself.
Devlin -- AC 18/13/16 -- CMD 17 -- HP 48/48(2 NL) --------- Raeb -- AC 19/13/16 -- CMD 22 -- HP 46/46 Thursday April 18th, 2013 2:02:24 AM
Devlin wakes to the sunshine and take a deep breath. After some time in meditation he gathers his things pulling a length of rope from his pack as he does. With the rope slung over one shoulder the Druid takes a spot near the middle of the group Raeb not far behind.
Shinto HP:54/54 AC: 22/ F: 21/ T: 11 CMD: 22/26 vs trip d20+9=29 ; Thursday April 18th, 2013 3:17:09 AM
Shinto rests and stays silent. When awoke for morning and to get down onto the tunnels, he takes his first long drink of Rum for the day then takez his place in the back of the line.
a bit tight don ye think. I be thinkin 'is spider couldn grt outta ta tunnel if it wanted. But, let the beastie huntin begin!!
Perception, 29 (nat 20)
Urval Torsten: AC23/13/17 - CMD17 - HP54/54 Thursday April 18th, 2013 5:05:52 AM
Urval just rests with the group, not wanting to take another night crafting just yet
Dernock Uristson HP 39/44 AC 22/15/19 CMD22 Thursday April 18th, 2013 6:38:29 AM Hmm, Just wonderin'... how sneaky do we wanna be about this? We're huntin' it an' it hunts dwarves... No wait never mind.just realised with Braugh leadin' we'll be noisy as a horse in a bell maker's. No objection here.
Oathbreaker (Ian) 19/15/15 - 49/49 - CMD 21 Thursday April 18th, 2013 9:56:42 AM "Perhaps it would be best if I went in first to scout ahead a bit. Find out what we are truly dealing with." The masked dwarf hefts his bow, preparing an arrow on the taught string. "We may want to handle this differently than we usually do. Running in blind might not be... advisable."
Shonti AC16/T13/F14 - CMD14 - HP50/50 Thursday April 18th, 2013 11:41:28 AM "Good point ya got t'ere Oath... 'Sides, we might not have t'e room we usually have ter surround 'is spider, bein down in t'ese tunnels, I'm thinkin' it's gonna be a tight squeeze." Shonti pipes up from near the back. He stays one step ahead of Shinto, as always, knowing his brother is the only person he'd want right behind him in any situation.
Shinto HP:54/54 AC: 22/ F: 21/ T: 11 CMD: 22/26 vs trip Thursday April 18th, 2013 4:41:40 PM ye, an if tis tight, ima no use behind sam an shonti, if i cent get by em
He nods to oath, Im fer thinkin he should scout a bit. See if we cant lure te spider ter an open area. But, if its huge an big nuff te eat a dwarf, it might not fit in te smaller tunnels.
Devlin -- AC 18/13/16 -- CMD 17 -- HP 48/48(2 NL) --------- Raeb -- AC 19/13/16 -- CMD 22 -- HP 46/46 Thursday April 18th, 2013 5:11:29 PM I have a spell in mind that we can use to try and slow it up and make it easier ta hit. If you find a good place ta ambush it I can set this snare spell. The beastie may be strong but it would take a giant ta break out of this. Worth a shot.
I also have a few spells prepared ta make our fighters immune ta poison fer a while. If we know we are close lets stop so I can cast them. The effects last for six hours, I think Bruagh and Shinto for those.
Shonti AC16/T13/F14 - CMD14 - HP50/50 Thursday April 18th, 2013 5:44:51 PM "Seems like it should be good fer burnin' alive... Giant spider in a fireball, go BOOM! Hehe"
Terser: HP 72/72 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 23 (raging HP 84/84, AC 19/11/19 - CMD 25) Thursday April 18th, 2013 7:45:48 PM
Terser listens to the preparations quietly, glad that his preparation doesn't go beyond flexing his powerful arms and ensuring his new decorations are secure along the haft of his weapon.
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 24/11/20 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 90/90 -- HASTED Thursday April 18th, 2013 10:02:21 PM "I understand Oath, but I am not for letting you go in to far ahead against an otherworldly creature such as this. It might have senses more keen than those we are used to... I couldn't stand to think you are ahead and alone with that creature. And if we follow close enough to be of assistance to you, it will hear us coming anyway. If you do go ahead, I will be very close behind you... and I am not quiet."
Oathbreaker (Ian) 19/15/15 - 49/49 - CMD 21 d20+19=25 ; d20+14=27 ; Thursday April 18th, 2013 10:04:27 PM
With the group seemingly in agreement, the masked dwarf stalks off about twenty feet ahead of the group, keeping his eyes open for any movement. -------------------- Perception: 25 Stealth: 27
Shinto HP:54/54 AC: 22/ F: 21/ T: 11 CMD: 22/26 vs trip Thursday April 18th, 2013 10:53:00 PM Ye, go head an cast ya poison stopper. If oath goin up a bit, Im fer movin up behind Braugh, since Terser can get at it from a few feet more. I don wantah be stuck an be useless in the back of te group.
Shinto will accept the spell and as long as no one minds hell be right behind Braugh.
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 44/44 Thursday April 18th, 2013 11:55:04 PM
Sam continues walking in the group. He hopes that whatever they are hunting, doesn't turn the tables on the Guard.
Tunnels Friday April 19th, 2013 2:09:10 PM
A quick conversation sets the stage and the group heads into the tight tunnel. Oathbreaker taking about a 20' lead with Bruagh next and then Shinto, followed by Devlin and the rest. there is some concern by the Grim Guard that with such cramp quarters, they may have to approach battle with the abyssal horror differently. How does such a reputedly large creature manuever in the tight spaces that have thus far presented themselves. Devlin mentions a spell he has prepared that will assist the several against possible poisoning. The duration of the protection is indeed long, but is it long enough?
The tunnel drives into the mountain plunging Sam into darkness within moments. The grade of the sloping passage increases. Knowledge Engineering DC 10 Highlight to display spoiler: { This is a secondary cut air shaft to provide protection to the mines in case of cave in or gas blow out. }
Further into the mountain the party treks. The tunnel makes a hard right and runs away again at a steady downward slope. Ahead is still blackness beyond 60' for Oathbreaker and no sounds beyond their own heavy boots can be heard thunding in the passage. There is no echo as the stone, so close and pulled about the party, seems to imprison all sound generated by the Grim Guard.
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 44/44 Friday April 19th, 2013 4:54:03 PM
Knowing that anything lurking in the tunnels can hear the group coming, Sam casts dancing lights without concern. He notes the engineering marvels of the mine. (Knowledge engineering= 20 after taking 10.)
Devlin -- AC 18/13/16 -- CMD 17 -- HP 48/48(2 NL) --------- Raeb -- AC 19/13/16 -- CMD 22 -- HP 46/46 d20+13=16 ; d20+13=29 ; Friday April 19th, 2013 7:15:24 PM Right lads well this seems like a good place ta stop and cast those spells. Bruagh and Shinto I just need ta tap ye on the shoulder and we can move one. Devlin mutters a few words and touches the two Dwarves. As he does so a faint light encompasses them and it looks at though thousands of tiny spiders crawl across their skin. That should do it, should last for about a quarter of the day so the sooner we find this beast the better chance they will still be workin'.
As Sam's lights dance along the hall Devlin helps to watch for any signs or sounds of the creature.
Shinto HP:54/54 AC: 22/ F: 21/ T: 11 CMD: 22/26 vs trip Saturday April 20th, 2013 6:27:40 PM
Shinto nods, Thank ye, sonthin tellin me it be a while yet ahfore we find our beastie
Shinto trudges along, looking around confidently.
Dernock Uristson HP 39/44 AC 22/15/19 CMD22 d20-1=10 ; Sunday April 21st, 2013 6:31:38 AM
Dernock marches forward, comfortable in the dark whistles a tuneless tune. It's not bad.
Perform Whistling 10!
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 44/44 d20+11=23 ; Sunday April 21st, 2013 7:04:22 AM
Sam smiles as Dernock whistles, and joins in by dancing a jig as they move along. His mood is light considering the gravity of the future encounter.
Perform dance=23
Terser: HP 72/72 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 23 (raging HP 84/84, AC 19/11/19 - CMD 25) d20=14 ; Sunday April 21st, 2013 10:18:08 AM
Terser is quite enjoying the spectacle of his companions, and fits a song he knows about 7 dwarves in a mine to the tune that Dernock is whistling.
Perform Sing 13 haha
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 24/11/20 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 90/90 -- Resist Poison d20=10 ; Sunday April 21st, 2013 2:00:56 PM
Bruagh just shakes his head at the shenanigans of his comrades.
Pefrom Shake Head: 10
Shinto HP:54/54 AC: 22/ F: 21/ T: 11 CMD: 22/26 vs trip RESIST POISON Sunday April 21st, 2013 3:45:42 PM
Shinto marches to the beat of the tune, humming along quietly as they search for the beast
Shonti AC16/T13/F14 - CMD14 - HP50/50 d20+5=25 ; d20+5=17 ; Sunday April 21st, 2013 11:31:41 PM
Shonti pulls a couple of bolts out of his quiver and begins rapping on the tunnel walls as they walk. He gives the song a good medium tempo beat so the rest of the group can stay in time with each other. Turns out, the sorcerer is an expert percussionist (at least today he is) even with makeshift drumsticks. It sounds lighthearted, but inside, Shonti feels more like this is a Death March.
Perform percussion: 25!!! We should start a band! lol Groovy Grim Guard ;)
Devlin -- AC 18/13/16 -- CMD 17 -- HP 48/48(2 NL) --------- Raeb -- AC 19/13/16 -- CMD 22 -- HP 46/46 Monday April 22nd, 2013 12:13:19 AM
Devlin walks along as the group preforms its impromptu song and dance. Like Bruagh he shakes his head but a small part of him gives a smile.
Oathbreaker (Ian) 19/15/15 - 49/49 - CMD 21 d20+14=18 ; d20+19=22 ; Monday April 22nd, 2013 3:08:33 AM
The Oathbreaker grimaces, scurrying ahead to stay out of the light and noise created by his comrades. -------------------- Stealth: 18 Perception: 22
Urval Torsten: AC23/13/17 - CMD17 - HP54/54 Monday April 22nd, 2013 3:36:47 AM
Urval keeps walking forward, also enjoying his companions complete disregard for any incoming danger
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 24/11/20 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 90/90 -- Resist Poison d20+10=18 ; Monday April 22nd, 2013 5:18:31 PM
Bruagh keeps on high alert as his companions continue to get louder.
Perception: 18
Terser: HP 72/72 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 23 (raging HP 84/84, AC 19/11/19 - CMD 25) d20+11=20 ; Monday April 22nd, 2013 6:07:33 PM
Keeping my eyes peeled, despite the singing.
perception 20
The Chamber Monday April 22nd, 2013 8:57:40 PM
Sam casts Dancing Lights and Devlin casts resist poison on Bruagh & Shinto. Some whistling, dancing and the shaking of heads is all performed quite well as the 7 dwarves head to work. Sam munches on an apple found in his pack. The tunnel continues down to another switchback and then again to another and so on. Sam recasts the Dancing Lights each time the spell winks out and so an honest measure of time on the descent can be kept track of. The Grim Guard know they are deep within the mountain as over 2 hours have elapsed on their march down.
Ahead Oathbreaker finally notes a change in the tight passage. At the end of his darkvision the passage opens up. 55' ahead, the right and left walls as well as the ceiling vanish. The floor transforms from stone, to set of planks 5' in width and then just beyond the floor drops away into the black.
Shinto HP:54/54 AC: 22/ F: 21/ T: 11 CMD: 22/26 vs trip RESIST POISON d20+10=12 ; Monday April 22nd, 2013 9:11:18 PM
Shinto hums and uses the shaft of his ax to keep the time with his brother, stamping it on the ground with every stomp of his right foot.
After a few verses of the others tune Shinto creates his own.
Marchin thru'tah Dwarvin mine, o'errun by abyssal kind. In te darkness we a spider dwells, we 'ere te fight until it fell. T'is band'o Dwarves an one brave gnome, marchin along wiffa bear o'tey own. Grim Guard a force to shake teh bones of evil beasties names unknown. By blades an glaives an songs an spells, none cen run te hidr or dwell. Oath'll track ye to te ends'oteh wold. An once we catchye Devlin'n Dernock pound ye intah rocks Terser an Braugh be choppin wiff allder might, Shonti spin te spells maken yeh pain worser an swell. Annen comes ME, cut ye limb from limb. An finally Sam, brave witty an wise te sing of Grim Guard deeds, an tales of evils Demise.
Beaties beware, fer Grim Guards'ah comin, teh hunt, an sing, an chop ahrway te rid'teh wold of evils reign
[I]
Oathbreaker (Ian) 19/15/15 - 49/49 - CMD 21 Monday April 22nd, 2013 10:01:42 PM
The Oathbreaker stops dead in his tracks, sprinting back to his allies and calling for the music to halt. He describes what he saw to them all, adding, "I know not what this is, but we should approach with caution."
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 44/44 Monday April 22nd, 2013 10:21:46 PM
Sam silently sends his lights around the area to see the area ahead. He's not dancing anymore, just looking for signs of danger.
Dernock Uristson HP 39/44 AC 22/15/19 CMD22 Tuesday April 23rd, 2013 12:30:58 AM
Dernock stops whistling immediately. I suppose we be must enterin' the depths o' it's lair. Wide open spaces...perfect perch for a giant spider demon t'be danglin' from, aye? Dernocks asks, scratchin' his beard.
Devlin -- AC 18/13/16 -- CMD 17 -- HP 48/48(2 NL) --------- Raeb -- AC 19/13/16 -- CMD 22 -- HP 46/46 Tuesday April 23rd, 2013 12:34:28 AM
Devlin places a hand on Raeb stopping her from moving and sends a mental command to her Time fer quiet now lass.
In a whisper the Druid says to the group. If we need it I have a spell ta bring the light of day ta the caves. Any of the group that heads toward the darkness beyond he taps on the shoulder imbuing them with a small bit of the mountains resistance.
Actions: Cast Resistance on any who Scouts ahead to investigate. 4 Hours left for Bruagh and Shinto's poison resistance.
Urval Torsten: AC23/13/17 - CMD17 - HP54/54 Tuesday April 23rd, 2013 2:42:33 AM
urval just watches to see what the group does
Shonti AC16/T13/F14 - CMD14 - HP50/50 d20+1=7 ; d20+9=29 ; d20+9=12 ; d20+9=22 ; Tuesday April 23rd, 2013 10:09:10 AM
Shonti stops his tapping on the walls as Oathbreaker comes running back to the rest. Hearing the situation the group is facing, the sorcerer agrees that we should most definitely proceed with caution. He activates Detect Magic when they approach the opening, and looks straight ahead, and to both sides trying to get a glimpse of anything close including magical auras (lingering or current) in the area. He keeps his concentration going for six minutes as they move forward, or until he spots something and figures out what it is. =========================== Activate Detect Magic. Keep active for 6 minutes or 3 rounds after finding aura(s). Perception: 7. (In case of auras)...Know. Arcana: 29, 12, 22.
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 24/11/20 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 90/90 -- Resist Poison Tuesday April 23rd, 2013 7:14:29 PM "Bah, I'll head out and see what we have. Give me that resistance and I'll see what we are dealing with."
The Dwarf takes a defensive posture as he heads towards the planks, though he remains on the stone.
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 44/44 Tuesday April 23rd, 2013 10:04:51 PM
Check
Oathbreaker (Ian) 19/15/15 - 49/49 - CMD 21 d20+14=27 ; d20+19=28 ; Tuesday April 23rd, 2013 10:22:49 PM
The Oathbreaker follows Braugh closely, remaining as silent as possible. ------------------- Stealth: 27 Perception: 29
Devlin -- AC 18/13/16 -- CMD 17 -- HP 48/48(2 NL) --------- Raeb -- AC 19/13/16 -- CMD 22 -- HP 46/46 Wednesday April 24th, 2013 12:33:16 AM
Checking in
Shonti AC16/T13/F14 - CMD14 - HP50/50 Wednesday April 24th, 2013 2:04:39 AM
Check...
The Chamber Round 1 d20+21=25 ; Wednesday April 24th, 2013 9:47:04 AM
Oathbreaker hurries back to get the group to be silent and quickly succeeds. Sam sends the Dancing Lights ahead to get a better understanding of what the group is looking at. The Secondary air shaft the Grim Guard had been travelling down ends at a mining chamber almost 50' from the floor. The wooden floor is the scaffolding built about the chamber so the shaft could be cut. The Scaffolds ring the chamber, which measure nearly 100' across, at a constant height of 50'. The ceiling cannot be seen from the initial vantage point of the Grim Guard in the tunnel.
Shinto casts Detect magic, Oathbreaker and Bruagh move forward for a better look, the others falling inline behind them. While Oathbreaker is quite stealthy, the same cannot be said for Bruagh, or the rest piling along behind. The front pair make it to the very edge of the tunnel, not quite stepping onto the scaffolds, a look about. Oathbreaker spots movement to the left, on the wall about 50' away about half way between the scaffolds and the floor. A black shape as large as any giant the dwarf has ever seen. He can discern the 2 great front legs with viscous hooking barbs running their length and ending in spikes as deadly as a long spear. A hard, well armored body crouches behind these formidable weapons and the creature seems quite adapted to climbing is it slowly moves forward on the other 6 legs.
The party is single file in the tunnel OathBreaker at the entrance [not on the wooden scaffolds and the only one able to see the creature] Braugh 5' Devlin 10' please pick a spot in line beyond this point.
Tunnel is 5x5
Oathbreaker (Ian) 19/15/15 - 49/49 - CMD 21 d20+14=20 ; d20+11=24 ; d8+3=9 ; d6=1 ; Wednesday April 24th, 2013 3:07:56 PM
Without missing a beat, the masked dwarf steps into the room, whispering a word to his bow that causes it to spark to life. He takes a knee before drawing an arrow back to strike at the creature, hoping his attack is enough for his allies to see the monster. -------------------- Stealth (to avoid being seen before the attack and hit it's FFAC): 20 Move action into the room Attack: 24 Damage: 9+1 shock
Terser: HP 72/72 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 23 (raging HP 84/84, AC 19/11/19 - CMD 25) d20+13=20 ; d10+8=16 ; Wednesday April 24th, 2013 4:51:24 PM 3rd in line
Terser steps forward to see what Oathbreaker was firing upon, glaive at the ready to strike if it comes within 10 feet.
move forward to be within 10 foot range, ready an attack attack on AC 20, 16 slashing
Devlin -- AC 18/13/16 -- CMD 17 -- HP 48/48(2 NL) --------- Raeb -- AC 19/13/16 -- CMD 22 -- HP 46/46 Wednesday April 24th, 2013 5:32:20 PM
Devlin places a hand on Bruagh's armor and closes his eyes. Flashes of the noon day sun bringing light to a shadowy crevasse flit through his mind. As his concentration increases the sun begins to emanate from Bruagh's armor the light filling the Druids closed eyes. Once completed he opens his eyes to view the area as if he was outside.
With a motion he sends Raeb to the back of the ranks to guard the passage and making room for others to move forward. Devlin presses himself against the wall to allow the fighters to pass.
Actions: Cast Daylight on Bruagh's armor. (Should illuminate much of what we cant see.) Raeb moves to the the back of the line.
Dernock Uristson HP 39/44 AC 22/15/19 CMD22 Wednesday April 24th, 2013 8:27:01 PM Some where in the middle
On yer signal Bruagh Dernock calls from further back to indicate he's ready to run in and attack.
Ready action to charge on the condition that A) the path is clear B)Dernock can see the creature.
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 24/11/20 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 90/90 -- Resist Poison Wednesday April 24th, 2013 8:52:02 PM
Bruagh moves into the room using a defensive fighting posture until he can see what is going on. The light on his armor is difficult to get used to thought.
Shonti AC16/T13/F14 - CMD14 - HP50/50 Thursday April 25th, 2013 1:13:15 AM
Check.
Post coming in the morning for shonti and shinto. I'll be subbing for marty for a while guys.
Urval Torsten: AC23/13/17 - CMD17 - HP54/54 Thursday April 25th, 2013 3:16:12 AM
Urval, sensing that the best idea would be to just prepare for the incoming attacks, moves to just within 40' of the spider and casts prayer;
OOC: Move to 40' away from spider, cast Prayer, which does the following for 6 rounds; You and each of your allies within a 40' burst gain a +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks, while each of your foes takes a --1 penalty on such rolls. No save, yes to spell resistance.
The Chamber Map Thursday April 25th, 2013 9:02:39 AM
As i read posts, i think a map is needed sooner rather than later
Actions can be changed based on this new information
The numbers to the left of names, represent elevation relative to the scaffolding. The floor of the chamber is 50' below the scaffolding
Shonti AC16/T13/F14 - CMD14 - HP50/50 d20+1=9 ; Thursday April 25th, 2013 9:51:25 AM
OOC: Just to be clear, on the map you have Si and So for me and my brother... I assume So is Shinto and Si is Shonti, correct? You have us labeled as Shinti and Shinto, and I wasn't sure which is which... Shinto would normally be right behind Shonti in our regular marching order.
Shonti moves into the room, squeezing around the right side of Oathbreaker. Hoping to not be noticed, he makes his way around the scaffolding towards the opposite side of the room from the spider. He takes in his surroundings, trying to come up with a course of action that will get this over with as quick as possible.
Move to M,20. Perception: 9
Shinto HP:54/54 AC: 22/ F: 21/ T: 11 CMD: 22/26 vs trip RESIST POISON Thursday April 25th, 2013 9:57:50 AM
Shinto follows the others lead, and tries to get into the room as well. With everyone in such a cramped space in the hall, he thinks better of trying to slip past them. Once he makes it to the entrance to the room, he dodges around Oathbreaker and notices the elevator. "What say we take 'is fight ter t'e ground eh? Give us a lil' more room ter move about..." He makes the suggestion to his companions, hoping he isn't the only one thinking this.
Move to K,21
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 44/44 Thursday April 25th, 2013 10:58:44 AM
RE-DECLARING:
Seeing that he is mostly out of harm's way (for now), Sam starts inspiring the troops.
"Take it down Grim Guard! We've got this thing!" (INSPIRE COURAGE +2)
Sam stays where he is at and lets his voice travel with the warriors in his stead.
ooc-Should boost Oath's attack to 26 to hit and 11 P + 1 shock damage. Also, Terser's ready action.
Oathbreaker (Ian) 19/15/15 - 49/49 - CMD 21 Thursday April 25th, 2013 11:26:14 AM Amended : The Oathbreaker moves to K19 as his move action mentioned earlier.
Terser: HP 72/72 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 23 (raging HP 84/84, AC 19/11/19 - CMD 25) Thursday April 25th, 2013 12:09:29 PM
update: Terser moves to J21 - attack now hits AC 23 (prayer and bard song), 18 slashing damage
The Chamber Round 2 d20+9=26 ; Thursday April 25th, 2013 8:10:38 PM
Oathbreaker steps onto the scaffolding, which gives an audible groan to the new weight now residing upon its ancient boards, and fires an arrow at the horror. The shot strikes one of the creatures forelegs.
Terser moves forward to stand just behind Oathbreaker, his glaive at the ready.
Devlin places a Daylight spell upon Bruagh's armor and sends Reab to the rear of the company's column
Sam begins an inspiring saga for the dwarves to fight by.
Dernock readies himself to charge into battle. In the cramped confines of the tunnel, he knows it will be impossible to perform that particular battle tactic.
Bruagh moves into the room upon the scaffolding, slipping to the left of Oathbreaker, the Daylight spell spilling out to fill a great deal of if. The creaking of old wood, reverberates about the great chamber
Urval moves forward into the chamber and upon the scaffolding as well. The Spider of the abyss is 20' below and nearly 50' away to the left. To catch it within the Bless spell would put Urval out alone by a considerable distance.
Shinto and Shonti both move out of the tunnel and onto the scaffolding
The spider moves effortlessly up over the scaffolding to the wall just above and closes. A rasping foul voice pushes its way into the minds of the Grim Guard, "Such sad and pitiful creatures. I shall feast upon your marrow." Its abdemon raises slightly and a mass of silky strands sprays at Bruagh Hit Touch AC 26 Covering Bruagh is a sticky mess. Bruagh has the Entangled Condition An entangled creature can escape with a successful Escape Artist check or burst the web with a Strength check. Both are standard actions with a DC 23. Attempts to burst a web by those caught in it suffer a --4 penalty.
Shonti AC16/T13/F14 - CMD14 - HP50/50 6d6=20 ; d100=65 ; Thursday April 25th, 2013 8:50:22 PM
Shonti takes a few steps back on the scaffolding to avoid hitting Oathbreaker. He then points a finger at the spider, and responds to its threat. "Feast on this ye eight-legged monstah!" The sorcerer shouts at it, sending a tiny blue light in its direction. When the orb of light reaches the spider, it erupts around it, engulfing the spider in a huge ball of electricity before blinking out. ============================= Move to O,19. Cast Fireball (electricity descriptor) at C,16 for 20 Shock Damage. (EDIT:: I forgot to add in the damage bonuses for inspire courage and prayer... So this should be 23) Reflex Save vs DC 19 for Half.
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 44/44 d20+15=34 Thursday April 25th, 2013 10:59:39 PM
Knowing that Reab has his back, Sam keeps his attention forward as he continues his inspiring words.
"Ignore that creature my brethren! We have never failed as a group and never will! Work together and bask in your triumph!" (INSPIRE COURAGE +2)
His voice becomes deep and his words guttural (in Abyssal), "You have entered the wrong plane and are messing with the wrong dwarves. Go back to the Abyss where you belong!" (intimidate=34)
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 24/11/20 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 90/90 -- Resist Poison d20=13 ; Thursday April 25th, 2013 11:46:18 PM
Bruagh has virtually no chance of breaking out of the sticky situation that he is in. He fights as best he can to remove himself nonetheless.
Strength would be 18 -4 for a total of 14. Sigh.
Devlin -- AC 18/13/16 -- CMD 17 -- HP 48/48(2 NL) --------- Raeb -- AC 19/13/16 -- CMD 22 -- HP 46/46 d3=3 ; d20+5=8 ; Friday April 26th, 2013 12:45:52 AM
Seeing the webbing coming from the left Devlin slaps a hand to the wall on that side and begins to concentrate. The stone begins to shift and roll as Druidic energy is poured into it. Devlins eyes flicker and he reels as creatures from the elemental plane of earth are summoned to him.
Raeb watches the passage they came down sniffing to see if anything approaches.
Action: Spontaneously cast Summon Natures Ally III (Dropping Snare) Summon d3 small earth elementals = 3 Summon them to F,21/G,21/H,22 (They will be summoned, burrowed inside the stone wall next round.)
Raeb uses Scent to watch the back passage. Perception = 8
Shinto HP:54/54 AC: 22/ F: 21/ T: 11 CMD: 22/26 vs trip RESIST POISON Friday April 26th, 2013 1:06:16 AM
Shinto moves in to help Braugh. He uses his axe to carefully cut away the webs engulfing his friend. "c'mon brotha, we ain't got time ter be wastin' stuck in no webs!"
Ooc: phone won't let me pull up map... Move right next to Braugh. Cut him free of webbing.
Oathbreaker (Ian) 19/15/15 - 49/49 - CMD 21 Friday April 26th, 2013 1:25:17 AM
The masked dwarf retreats a bit (move to O19), placing his hand against his own chest and muttering a few words. His bow glows brightly, the runes carved into it coming to life as he casts Gravity Bow.
Dernock Uristson HP 39/44 AC 22/15/19 CMD22 d20+9=27 ; Friday April 26th, 2013 3:43:10 AM
Dernock runs up through the passage to get behind Devlin. he squeezes by and upon seeing the huge bug, shuffles to the right and breaks uout into a run to get next to Shonti.
Moving to M19 or to Shinto's old space if that's not possible. Acrobatics check (27) in case running along the scaffolding counts as narrow terrain. Dernock has ledge walker and can go at full speed across narrow terrain.
Urval Torsten: AC23/13/17 - CMD17 - HP54/54 Friday April 26th, 2013 4:48:30 AM
Re-Posting,
Urval, sensing that the best idea would be to just prepare for the incoming attacks, moves to just within 40' of the spider and casts prayer;
OOC: Move to I20 (within 40' of the spider) , cast Prayer, which does the following for 6 rounds; You and each of your allies within a 40' burst gain a +1 luck bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks, while each of your foes takes a --1 penalty on such rolls. No save, yes to spell resistance.
Urval Torsten: AC23/13/17 - CMD17 - HP54/54 Friday April 26th, 2013 4:50:13 AM
(OOC: Whoops, didn't notice the DM post. Just have him cast prayer where he stands, no movement.)
Terser: HP 72/72 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 23 (raging HP 84/84, AC 19/11/19 - CMD 25) Saturday April 27th, 2013 12:40:11 AM
Terser continues to hold his action, waiting for the beast to come within range of his strikes.
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 24/11/20 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 90/90 -- Resist Poison Saturday April 27th, 2013 11:45:10 PM
Checking in...
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 44/44 Sunday April 28th, 2013 1:57:20 AM
Check
Dernock Uristson HP 39/44 AC 22/15/19 CMD22 Sunday April 28th, 2013 3:34:00 AM
I'd like t'just let ya know I be checkin' in.
Devlin -- AC 18/13/16 -- CMD 17 -- HP 48/48(2 NL) --------- Raeb -- AC 19/13/16 -- CMD 22 -- HP 46/46 Sunday April 28th, 2013 11:28:06 AM
Wheres my Pay"check"?
The Chamber Round 2 Monday April 29th, 2013 7:54:42 AM
I apologize all, I wall be putting up the post this evening
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 24/11/20 -- CMD 22/26 -- HP 90/90 -- Resist Poison Monday April 29th, 2013 1:42:32 PM
Check...
Shonti AC16/T13/F14 - CMD14 - HP50/50 Monday April 29th, 2013 2:39:32 PM
Check... Be back this evening :)
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 13 -- HP 44/44 Monday April 29th, 2013 5:10:29 PM
Kcehc
The Chamber Round 3 d20+11=22 ; d10+9=16 ; d20+18=36 ; 2d4+17=25 ; Monday April 29th, 2013 7:18:44 PM
Shonti casts a Lightning ball at the spider sparking a hiss of protest as the smell of ozone appears.
Sam continues inspiring the others. Intimidate to demoralize an opponent must be done within 30' with clear line of affect
Bruagh attempts to free himself, but alas cannot.
Devlin begins casting as Reab watches the passage.
Shinto moves to cut Bruagh free. rolled 16 points of dmg but is unable to free his companion
Oathbreaker moves to stand by Shonti and casts a spell APG is not allowed i need a write up on why you got Gravity bow. If you have one please set it on your Sheet so we won't have to go through this again.
Dernock mvoes up the passage and unto the scaffolding heading away from the great spider creature.
Urval squeezes into Terser's space and casts Prayer Urval and Terser have the squeezed condition. this was done to give the Prayer line of effect to everyone.
Bruagh is still entangled in the webbing
The spider creature closes at blinding speed, heading up the wall as it does and strikes hard into Shinto. Hit AC 36 Dmg 25
The Spider creature is 15' high on the wall.
Spider thing lightly wounded Scaffolding is 5' wide no narrow ledge abilities required
Terser: HP 72/72 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 23 (raging HP 84/84, AC 19/11/19 - CMD 25) Monday April 29th, 2013 8:31:36 PM
ooc: busy day at work, will repost later tonight
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