DM Ken Monday September 16th, 2013 11:39:02 AM
The Grim Guard have finally had some time to themselves after an endless slog through undeath and death, not to mention raising the ire of Gargul in the worst possible way. The Stone festival is ending, and the Grim Guard are planning on their next move. Without any direct orders from another Lord, they are free to plan the rescue of Tahni Wyrmrider.
Their venture was not without loss however. Sam left the group for personal reasons, likely unsure if he could keep questing in Garguls name after the god punished him for failing to show proper deference. Devlin too, has gone missing, without even the courtesy of explanation. At least he left his backpack which contained both the Journal of Runus and the other black bound book.
Before leaving the Festival, Lord Ironbane granted the Grim Guard a final audience with Ashtrious, who made good on his promise to help the Grim Guard find their missing friend Tahni. Not surprisingly, he speaks in riddles and hints that Tahni and the Shadow Masters are linked.
"I love a good read, don't you heroes? It's been so long since I've found a book worth my time. Didn't you find a couple of books in Runus's Lair? I bet Tahni would like it very much if you read them both. Read one very carefully and very carefully read the other"
The spellbook that Devlin tried to Sacrifice to Gargul is still in his pack. It hasn't been opened yet, in fact, the only book you read at all was the journal of Runus. The spellbook is old and it's cover blackened, but otherwise appears unharmed.
You have been given a private party-sized tent, an acommodation earned by your new standing with the Ironbane Clan. It has flapped off compartments large enough to room you all with a few spare "rooms" and a large commons area with a few tables and chairs.
DM Ken Monday September 16th, 2013 12:36:36 PM
(Everyone please give a warm welcome to Donna, who will be joining us today I hope!)
Terser, Honored of Clan Ironbane (Warren G): HP 82/82 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 24 (raging HP 100/100, AC 19/11/19 - CMD 26) Monday September 16th, 2013 12:48:38 PM
ooc: any sorts of rolls necessary for reading the spellbook? Is it an understandable language?
DM KenAll I need for now is just descriptive posts telling me what exactly you are doing.
The Blessings From Domi Booth (Donna) Monday September 16th, 2013 1:23:34 PM
The Stone Festival is, as usual, well-attended and fairly busy, humming with activity. The party sees several different Dwarves approach one particular booth and leave, disappointed, when it turns out to be unattended. The placard over the sturdy oak table is written in Common and Undercommon:
BLESSINGS FROM DOMI (donations gratefully accepted)
None of the party members remember ever seeing this booth at the Festival before. Odd that there isn't anyone in attendance...
But, even as that thought occurs, a young Dwarf lass comes strolling through the throngs and goes to the table, moving around to its far side...she appears to be the attendant, though it's very hard to imagine that she's a cleric of Domi because she looks like she isn't even forty yet and only a baby (by Dwarf standards.) Her smiling ruddy face, bright, emerald green eyes and rich brown braids explain why it is that the other Dwarves checking in at the previously-empty table were disappointed--this lass is rather pretty for a Dwarf, despite her being taller and skinnier than average (four feet tall and a mere 140lbs!)
Just as she's settling onto the stool, the girl glances up and sees the Grim Guard. She blinks and then her smile grows wider as she jumps to her feet and approaches you.
"Good sirs," she greets you in a sunny tone, "Would you receive Domi's Blessing today..?" She looks expectantly at each of you, her smile never wavering.
Terser, Honored of Clan Ironbane (Warren G): HP 82/82 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 24 (raging HP 100/100, AC 19/11/19 - CMD 26) Monday September 16th, 2013 4:37:22 PM Until recently, I would have declined. But I think I may be back in Domi's good graces these days, and anything to help me with this blasted tome would be welcome.
Terser had spent the entire morning poring over the blackened spellbook, trying to extrude some sort of meaning from its pages, with little success.
ooc: welcome to the game, Miss Donna =)
Emeralda Everbrawl AC19/12/17, HP58/58 d20+8=9 ; Monday September 16th, 2013 5:42:25 PM
"Very well, then," the brunette said cheerfully, "Prepare to receive the Blessing of Domi..!" So saying, the Dwarven lass pulled back her right arm and let it fly...
However, as Terser was very much a veteran warrior, his battle instincts instantly prompted him to sidestep the incoming fist, and the blow sailed harmlessly past his left shoulder. OOC: Emeralda has rolled a Natural 1.
"Heyyyy!" the young priestess cried, disappointed. "That's no fair--you're NOT supposed to sidestep a Blessing from Domi...how am I supposed to test your mettle if you can't take a blow???" For a moment, she stands there with a mutinous lip sticking out, then she suddenly catches on to what Terser had mentioned:
"What tome...?"
OOC to Warren: the link in your heading will not allow me to see Terser's character sheet. You need to make sure that the CS is set to "share with anyone who has the link" AND you need to make sure that the link itself ends with the word "sharing" and NOT "edit".
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 28/12/22 -- CMD 23/27 -- HP 74/101 Monday September 16th, 2013 11:12:54 PM
Bruagh smiles a the young lass. "Names Bruagh... Bruagh Storm ringer. You remind me of my you get sister Asvora."
Flint Ironclad, Honored of Clan Ironbane (Mark) -- AC 23/14t/19ff -- Hp 28/61 Tuesday September 17th, 2013 2:56:10 AM "Domi's blessing is a punch in the face... that's not quite how i remember it being taught." says Flint, thinking out loud.
He catches himself and smiles at the young girl "Hello! my name is Flint. What is your name?"
ooc: i still need to visit catacombs, work and RL has prevented me enen considering a shopping list yet :(
Karnas (L1-2 L2-1 L3- 2): AC12/12/10 - CMD13 - HP20/40 , Cark AC: 19/16/17 - CMD 14 - HP 20/20, Blindsense 20' Tuesday September 17th, 2013 3:27:41 AM "Could've fooled me after the wonderful little trip earlier." Cark wriggles out of his robes and rests on Karnas's shoulder, looking sternly at him for a moment before turning to the lass . "Hello there, I'm Cark and this is my rather grumpy companion Karnas
"I'm not grumpy, I'm just annoyed that gods are so damn picky, Oh, I didn't kneel, I'm going to smite thee for your impertinence, blah blah blah.
"Well, wonderful, that little cat's out of the bag, I told you to shut it, but no, you don't listen to me do you?" They look to each other and sigh, before turning back to the female in front of them and shrugging.
OOC: Cark's in itallics because she's speaking telepathically, and if not mentioned specifically she's only talking to those presently involved. Also you may want to throw a quick look at the sheet for Cark since she's not exactly a normal familiar apperance-wise
Emeralda Everbrawl AC19/12/17, HP58/58 Tuesday September 17th, 2013 3:46:20 AM
Looking a little sulky that Terser so very easily avoided her Festival Blessing of Domi, the brunette in the braids was distracted when Bruagh introduced himself. Balling up her right fist once more, the young priestess of Domi didn't attempt to punch the warrior at all, but clapped her fist to her left shoulder in a salute evocative of the days of Dwarven yore.
"It is my honor to meet you," she replied politely, nodding at Bruagh and then at Flint. "I am Emeralda Everbrawl, acolyte to the Temple of D..." Her voice trailed off and her emerald-green eyes grew wide when Cark made her appearance.
"Hammer me!" she gasped in surprise. "You...you have dragonette...as a pet...?" Clearly the lass was very impressed. "It's so...so...so gorgeous!!!!" Her awe turned to genuine joy and she squealed, clapping her hands and dancing in place.
Oathbreaker (Ian) 13/11/15 - 36/49 - CMD 21 Tuesday September 17th, 2013 10:05:51 AM
OOC :: Sorry for my absence lately everyone, Oathbreaker will be back once real life let's me square up his character sheet.
Karnas (L1-2 L2-1 L3- 2): AC12/12/10 - CMD13 - HP20/40 , Cark AC: 19/16/17 - CMD 14 - HP 20/20, Blindsense 20' Tuesday September 17th, 2013 3:44:39 PM
At the mention of 'pet' Karnas doubles over in laughter as Cark jumps off Karnas's shoulder and hovers where his should would have been, as she glares at Esmeralda, her mindvoice tinted with disgust as she said the word pet. "Pet? Why I...I'm not a pet. I'm a companion to mister giggles over there, and I'd.. she turns to Karnas and makes a quick dive to slap him with her hindwings. and stop laughing at me! Karnas's laughing subsided after she slapped him, still giggling lightly. "No, she's not my pet, she's my companion, my familiar for now, and a happy side effect of a fair bit of research that I've done back at the college Cark lands back on his shoulder and keeps glaring at Esmeralda "Now, if you'll not call me a 'pet, We'll get along just fine."
DM Ken Tuesday September 17th, 2013 7:16:51 PM
"Terser had spent the entire morning poring over the blackened spellbook, trying to extrude some sort of meaning from its pages, with little success."
Terser's experience with the spellbook was frustrating, but far from uneventful. That morning, before he had the pleasure of meeting Emeralda, and while alone in the Grim Guards tent, he had peeked at the book. He relates the following experience to the others.
After opening the book and flipping through the first few pages, you were vaguely aware of a vast darkness filling the room. Faster it and faster it poured, until you realized the darkness was coming from the inks of the book itself! You found yourself alone in the dark, staring into a vast abyss of blackness.
Gently at first, you felt a tugging on your chest. It persists, stronger and more urgent by the second.
Finally you realize.. something is pulling at a piece of your soul! In your mind flashes disturbing images of the God of Death, angrily demanding that you end your unlife and join him in the fields of rest!
Terser: Will Save DC 20. You may rage in response to the strange experience to increase your chances of success.
The moment passes, but Garguls outstretched arm reaching for your heart and soul clings fresh to you still. You have not tried to open the book since. You feel better after having explained your experience to the others, but the book still inspires a terrible fear in you.
Anyone - Spellcraft - DC: 15.
Anyone - Knowledge Arcana or Religion - DC: 20
Terser, Honored of Clan Ironbane (Warren G): HP 82/82 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 24 (raging HP 100/100, AC 19/11/19 - CMD 26) d20+10=26 ; d20=18 ; Tuesday September 17th, 2013 7:24:45 PM Rage Save - 26 (24 if not a spell effect, pass either way) Knowledge Religion - 18, hero point makes 20!
The God of Death. Again? Haven't we already had this conversation, been punished, and moved on? He is angry at the God seemingly attempting to take him back after agreeing that he served better in life. Maybe it's just the book, trying to scare him. Luckily, he is made of sterner stuff, and quickly calms himself after shaking off the strange power.
With heroic effort and much beetling of brows, Terser dredges up all that he remembers of his schooling in all things related to faith and the Gods. He has forgotten much, but vague glimmers of insight come to him, which he will share with his friends at the earliest opportunity, and get their input as well.
Emeralda Everbrawl AC19/12/17, HP58/58 d20+5=15 ; Tuesday September 17th, 2013 8:31:54 PM
Once again Emeralda's eyes grow wide.
"Oh, please pardon me!" she apologized directly to the pseudodragon. "I was just so bedazzled by how pretty you look that I was silly enough to make the mistake that you were merely arm-candy! I am most sincerely sorry about that." The young holywoman bows to Cark, taking care to use the ancient Dwarven salute and bow.
When Terser relates his experience with the Tome he had mentioned when he first spoken to Emeralda, she tilted her head, trying to think if she'd ever heard mention of such a dark artifact. Alas, her memory refused to yield any hints. (OOC: she only got a 15 result for the Knowledge [religion] check, darn it!
"I...I can't say that I know what that Tome of yours is, exactly," she admits to Terser, "But...I know enough from my studies in religion to tell you what it is not--it isn't anything that Gargul would willingly allow to exist in the Wold. He is very strict when it comes to how and when the souls of the living are to depart this Wold, and to return to it, too! An item that tries to steal part of someone's soul is anathema to him and his clergy." She looks very curiously at the barbarian.
"If I may ask you, sir...how did you come to possess such a Tome...?"
Karnas (L1-2 L2-1 L3- 2): AC12/12/10 - CMD13 - HP20/40 , Cark AC: 19/16/17 - CMD 14 - HP 20/20, Blindsense 20' Tuesday September 17th, 2013 11:33:55 PM
She cocks her head to the side slightly. "Hmm? Whoever said I wasn't eye candy? I'm just not his pet. And I accept your apology "
Karnas looks to terser as he explains the books content, and shrugs. "Perhaps it's a book that gargul didn't approve the creation of, and he put is his will to try and make the user never want to use?"
Flint Ironclad, Honored of Clan Ironbane (Mark) -- AC 23/14t/19ff -- Hp 28/61 Tuesday September 17th, 2013 11:48:06 PM "What a strange book we have stumbled upon indeed, eh lads. Why would Ashterious want us to read the damned thing?"
Emeralda Everbrawl AC19/12/17, HP58/58 d20+5=20 ; Wednesday September 18th, 2013 12:30:55 AM 'Ashterious..?' the young cleric of Domi thought to herself, straining her brain to recall what she could about that name and the being it was associated with...
OOC: Emeralda's Knowledge [religion] check for that is 20.
DM OOC: Ashtrious is likely one of the many Daemon Powers associated with the scab. They aren't really demons, but Dwarves are rarely generous with naming quasi-divine beings who don't act 100% in accordance with their wishes. That his proper name is known to the PC's relays a certain level of trust that belies at least a trusted business relationship. The Grim Guard could give you more specific details.
DM Ken d20+11=18 ; Wednesday September 18th, 2013 11:53:51 AM
(Karnas forgot his spellcraft roll, so I made it for him with the appropriate mod)
Karnas considers the strange effects of the book as they were described by Terser. It seems to him that the book has the ability to link two locations. He has a strong feeling that detect magic might reveal a strong conjuration aura.
Terser considers what just happened.: This was very obviously a malicious spell, similar in function to Trap the Soul or Magic Jar. He figures his soul was placed, however briefly, on a demi plane just outside of Garguls realm. Gargul, the Shepherd of the Dead, likely tried to claim the soul to the Lands of Rest.
Pondering a solution, it seems that one might be able to use magic or spells to ward versus the evil aligned traps of the book.
A number of divination spells to properly assess the books properties might also provide insight.
Terser, Honored of Clan Ironbane (Warren G): HP 82/82 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 24 (raging HP 100/100, AC 19/11/19 - CMD 26) d8=8 ; Wednesday September 18th, 2013 12:11:05 PM sorry, roll was a misclick
Terser quickly explains to Emerelda the origin of the book and their relationship with Ashtrious, hoping her more recent clerical training would prove useful in interpreting them.
A group of channelers in Ironbane's employ serve as conduits for Ashtrious. He told us where to find the clan lord's daughter, and told us that if we read these books obtained from a necromancer, we would gain insight into saving a dear friend of ours. Though I may have discovered inadvertently why he told us to be careful. Maybe we can try again if someone can properly ward us first. I would fear for the soul of someone who did not take precautions before opening the book again.
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 28/12/22 -- CMD 23/27 -- HP 74/101 Wednesday September 18th, 2013 2:37:04 PM
Bruagh sighs... "Sam... Sam would know what to do... so would Tahni."
Emeralda Everbrawl AC19/12/17, HP58/58 d20+5=22 ; Wednesday September 18th, 2013 5:21:50 PM
Oh, dear. This was beginning to sound like careful thinking would be needed in order to utilize the Tome of which Terser was speaking...and thinking was NOT the braided brunette's strong suit.
"Lord Ironbane did mention that he is desperately seeking his daughter," Emeralda agreed with Terser, then went on to explain: "As the ranking Dwarf Lord, he came to my booth to get the Stone Festival's first Blessing of Domi...and he ended up baring his heart to me. Such a burden..!" She sighed and shook her head.
"Clearly we must work together--" the young priestess said firmly, "--Tali Ironbane will never go to the hall of Gargul for her Final Judgement until she has been cured of her status as a Revenant...and the longer she remains a Revenant, the more likely her Judgement will be skewed by any evil she may do in her Undead state..." The Dwarf lass bit her lip and furrowed her brow in an effort to use her Knowledge on all things Religious so that she could divine the proper spells that would be needed to make using that Tome as safe as possible...
OOC: due to Emeralda's very average Intelligence, it seemed prudent to her player to spend her meager Skill Points in skills that required Wisdom, so the usual Knowledge [arcane] and Spellcraft skills are not available to the young cleric of Domi. She DOES have a smattering of Knowledge [religion], and has rolled up a very nice 22 result in her effort to use that to figure out which spells she'd need to help with using that Little Black Book of Terser's...)
Take a look... it's in a book... Wednesday September 18th, 2013 8:11:08 PM
DM Ken's Bonus Post: Emeralda's knowledge religion check is enough. She is familiar enough with the spell effects created by the magic available to her. She comes up with a few options, namely Death Ward, Protection from Evil, and Magic Circle against Evil. If she were to get really serious, she assumes that dealing with the book in an area affected by a Consecrate spell might greatly impede it's array of powers. If she seeks more specific guidance, Divination spells might be of some aid.
Flint Ironclad, Honored of Clan Ironbane (Mark) -- AC 23/14t/19ff -- Hp 28/61 Wednesday September 18th, 2013 8:27:07 PM "The book sounds like it has been booby trapped by evil magic! hmmm.... perhaps i have a little trick i have been wanting to test out that might help protect you the next time you try an read it."
Flint grins at the prospect of trying out his new spells, in particular protection from evil.
Emeralda Everbrawl AC19/12/17, HP58/58 Thursday September 19th, 2013 6:33:55 AM
"Hmmm..." the young cleric of Domi contemplated her options for a moment. "I got some ideas, but I'll need a moment or two to prepare..." She went over to her booth and put up a small sign that read "OUT TO LUNCH" just in time for a pair of male devotees to see it and walk away, clearly disappointed.
"Is there a place you would prefer to do this?" Emeralda asked. "Since it's clear that the Tome is Evil, preparing your own room or tent or something else relatively private would be best...you know...in case, um...something comes along that wouldn't take kindly to being interfered with..?"
Once the Grim Guard go to the private area suggested by Emeralda, the priestess outlines what needs to be done:
"I'll Consecrate the area," she tells them, "But you must choose amongst you who will try reading the Tome. Whomever this person is must receive a Death Ward from me, and I believe that you--" Here she nodded to Flint, "--can simultaneously cast a Protection from Evil as well...? I'm pretty sure that using all these divine protections will make reading the Tome quite a bit more safe..."
Terser, Honored of Clan Ironbane (Warren G): HP 82/82 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 24 (raging HP 100/100, AC 19/11/19 - CMD 26) Thursday September 19th, 2013 10:54:19 AM Perhaps Karnas could do the honors. I got lucky finding out as much as I did, but I really don't know enough about magic or gods to discern anything useful. He hands the book over if the sorcerer accepts.
Oathbreaker (Ian) 13/11/15 - 36/49 - CMD 21 Thursday September 19th, 2013 11:14:15 AM
OOC :: Check
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 28/12/22 -- CMD 23/27 -- HP 74/101 Thursday September 19th, 2013 12:03:13 PM "I will read if no one else wishes to attempt it. I do not know how much I can glean from the book, but I can not ask anyone else to attempt it."
Take a look... it's in a book... Thursday September 19th, 2013 2:13:13 PM Emeralda begins casting her divine wards. Using a large quantity of holy oils and incense, she managed to consecrate the entire tent which the Grim Guard are boarding in.
Terser realizes he is probably out of his skill limits, offers the book to Karnas, who is rather occupied flashing his dragonnete at the newcomer.
Braugh luckily, interjects, and offers to be the one to try reading the book first. Flint the burly fighter with a Protection from Evil spell, and the race is on.
When the book is opened with the proper protections in place, it is a vastly different experience. Braugh doesn't even feel the slightest tingling of magic in his beard. Alll of the pages inside the book are visible, but appear to be complete gibberish. Only a foreword in the beginning of the book is written in common.
"The Shadow Masters entrust to you, dearest novice, the tools and spells to contribute to the fulfillment our most ambitious desires. Your progress will be meticulously monitored, and we will reveal to you the keys to unlock your own Book of Secrets. Each is different than the next. Do not forget ciphers we have already given you, as they are your means for unlocking the first chapter. We do not suffer the fool."
Unfortunately, everything after this is written in a complex language none of you have encountered before. Even more frustrating is that the the three main sections of the book each appear to be written in different code! You must either decipher the text using the Linguistics skill (3 separate checks vs DC's 10, 15 and 20), or perhaps hire someone to decode the language for you. There are a number of people from vastly different backgrounds still lingering at the festival. Either way, you figure you only have enough time to decipher up to two sections in a single day, assuming you progress without too much difficulty.
Emeralda Everbrawl AC19/12/17, HP58/58 Thursday September 19th, 2013 2:42:32 PM
"Hmmm..." Emeralda tilted her head to one side as it became apparent that Bruagh could not read the foreign lettering after the foreword of the Tome. "Wait--I believe I have something for that!" The brunette with the braids dug around in her handy-looking haversack and immediately came up with a wand.
"Ka-ZOTZ!" she proclaimed, tapping Bruagh with it. "Try reading it now..."
OOC: Emeralda has used one charge of her Comprehend Languages wand. Bruagh may now know the literal meaning of any spoken or written language for 70 minutes.
Karnas (L1-2 L2-1 L3- 2): AC12/12/10 - CMD13 - HP20/40 , Cark AC: 19/16/17 - CMD 14 - HP 20/20, Blindsense 20' Thursday September 19th, 2013 11:01:41 PM
Karnas grins at esmeralda "Well that's convenient, saves us having to take ages deciphering it. So Braugh, what do you see?"
Bonk: Instant Knowledge Friday September 20th, 2013 1:28:32 PM
Emeralda puts a consumable magic item to great use, preventing the need for complicated deciphering. Even with the language revealed, the words are still cryptic and nuanced and take some time make much sense. Emeralda will need to burn 6 charges of her wand to work throughout the day.
Karnas is impressed by Emeralda's foresight!
Reading and translating the first section of the book reveals that the entire first part of the book translates to what is a basic how-to guide for Necromancy. It mentions stockpiling large amounts of onyx and various spells and methods of corpse preservation as well as methods of obtaining them without raising suspicion.
This section continues on for awhile, then the language subtly begins to change again, ending with knowledge of various templates which can be applied to undead.
The second chapter is more difficult than the first. Emeralda spell continues to work, but it is slow going putting words in an way that makes sense to the reader. Perhaps as a defense against a spell such as hers, the words appear written in dwarven, but various letters are either added, subtracted, or misplaced. It is a simple exercise to correct the errors, but is a long process.
This section focuses more on membership and describes the expectations of the initiate.
1. To build armies of undead and establish a defensible lair. 2. To update the Shadow Masters on any politics of importance. 3. To work hard to increase his natural skill at handling unlife. 4. To keep an eye out for potential recruits.
Other than this, the Masters seem fairly hands off. The last pages entry stands out before the current translations fail to apply again, forcing you to have to re-organize the texts.
"You progress well Runus, if we have given you the second cipher. You have but one more key to receive. To continue on your path into the Shadow, you must be willing to accept a gift from your Masters. When you have translated all the texts up to this point, you are ready for your reward and should make your mark here."
There is a small box at the bottom of the page, large enough for a personal rune or signature. Either way, the day is nearly done after all the exhausting research. The night is winding down.
(My dear players, your DM seeks 2 pieces of specific information. 1. What name, if any, you choose to enter into the box at the bottom of the page. 2. What exactly you do before bed. For simplicity sake, we are putting you all in the same multi-sectioned tent. 3. Since I am kind... kind've... I will also remind you that Emeraldas consecrate spell will expire at some point in the night. Do you wish to recast it? Did you prepare it more than once?)
DM Ken: There's a pretty good chance of a bonus post incoming this weekend. So keep an eye out!
Terser, Honored of Clan Ironbane (Warren G): HP 82/82 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 24 (raging HP 100/100, AC 19/11/19 - CMD 26) Friday September 20th, 2013 4:47:28 PM I wonder if the same spell protections for the book would apply to the person whose name we may put here...I don't think any of us would care to be under the influence of whatever Shadow this refers to. Do we know the names of any of the other necromancers? Though it may only work for Runus, and who knows what effect being dead will have. Thoughts?
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 28/12/22 -- CMD 23/27 -- HP 74/101 Friday September 20th, 2013 10:47:18 PM "I would not care to be under its influence... but if it is the only way to find out where Tahni is... I will do it without hesitation. If someone has a better plan, tell me now. If not... be ready to put me down should this not work as expected." Bruagh waits a few moments to hear from his companions. If no one has a better plan he will write his own name. If someone has another suggestion he will certainly listen.
Karnas (L1-2 L2-1 L3- 2): AC12/12/10 - CMD13 - HP20/40 , Cark AC: 19/16/17 - CMD 14 - HP 20/20, Blindsense 20' Saturday September 21st, 2013 4:33:27 AM
Karnas ponders on the book. "If Braugh puts down his name, and it does something unspeakable, we just lost a brother and It would not be wise to test Gargul again. If we put down Runus, it affects a dead corpse and doesn't really help us. We could put down another name, but I don't know of anyone who would be willing to be our tester. I'd put my vote for putting down a name of something we can observe. Maybe the name of a tree or a statue? or some non-sentient animal?"
Emeralda Everbrawl AC19/12/17, HP58/58 d20+5=22 ; Saturday September 21st, 2013 4:52:55 PM
Emeralda had to blink hard and shake her head--seven hours of being subjected to the inner workings of necromancy left both her vision and her head very fuzzy. And now the others were debating whom would put their name in the book in order to reveal more clues to where their missing friend was.
Such devotion!
"Wait a moment while I try to think..." the young priestess of Domi requested, then scraped over her memory about things religious in order to try to discern the ramifications of someone signing the book in the manner prescribed. Heck, she wasn't even sure if this sort of thing fell under the auspices of religion--this thing could just be arcane mumbo-jumbo, and then where would she be..? (OOC: Emeralda's got a really decent Knowledge [religion] roll, so I sure hope it can reveal something useful.)
"Just from the way the instructions are written, though," she pointed out to the others, "I'd be thinking that any 'gift' from these Masters is intended to be bestowed on a sentient being--and most likely a living one, too, although that part can be debated, I'm sure. Most necromancy is rather dependent on someone having the brains and willpower to want to create and control undead things, so I don't think the name of a tree, statue or an animal is going to work...but that's just MY opinion...I don't have any expertise in Arcane matters."
Should Bruagh go through with his intentions to place his name in the Tome, then Emeralda will use her wands to make sure that he has Bless and Protection from Evil in place before he does so. She will, indeed, re-cast Consecrate before settling down to sleep for the evening.
Flint Ironclad, Honored of Clan Ironbane (Mark) -- AC 23/14t/19ff -- Hp 28/61 Sunday September 22nd, 2013 7:38:01 PM
"Why do we have to place a name there? Ashtrious told us to read the books not write in them.... I would like to find out what the gift is however.
Perhaps we can find a willing test subject." Flints eyes stop on Cark for a moment before shaking his head, removing the thought creeping in.
Flint is tired and heads off to the tent. He stops in at the catacombs tent to pick up his order on the way.
Bonk: Instant Knowledge Monday September 23rd, 2013 9:18:17 AM
DM Post INC
Sign on the dotted line... Monday September 23rd, 2013 1:32:45 PM Terser considers the box and it's implications. What does it do? The gifts certainly aren't specific, though the hint is that key to translating the third portion of the book could be the reward. He ponders using Runus as the name and seeing what happens.
Braugh's dedication to Tahni is obvious. Rather than waste much time he offers to sign his name in the box.
Karnas objects. He suggests using the name of a visible test subject to see what happens when the name is written.
Emeralda brings a bit of deduction to the process. While she can't compare this to any significant religious rite, her argument that the writing implies it needs a willing and sentient volunteer to have the gift bestowed upon it makes a solid argument.
Flint doesn't like this plan. Why write a name in it at all? After staring down Cark long enough to make the creature nervous, he goes ahead on to the catacombs... but not before something strange happens.
With no better options apparent, Braugh steps forward and writes his name in the book. He takes a deep breath, but feels no ill effects.
(All PC's except Oathbreaker, who isn't here, Will Save DC 19 with a -4 penalty)
(DM OOC: I broke todays post up into two segments (today and tomorrow) because I thought the party might like the option of amending their at night routine this evening. Especially if one of them makes the above will save. I'll post again today if that's the case, explaining things a little further.)
Terser, Honored of Clan Ironbane (Warren G): HP 82/82 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 24 (raging HP 100/100, AC 19/11/19 - CMD 26) d20+8=24 ; Monday September 23rd, 2013 2:01:32 PM Will save 24 (22 if not a spell effect)
Emeralda Everbrawl AC19/12/17, HP58/58 d20+9=14 ; Monday September 23rd, 2013 3:31:04 PM
Emeralda still didn't think that it was a good idea for Bruagh to sign the book, but when it became clear that there was no swaying him, she made sure that he at least had a regular Bless enchantment in place, as well as Protection from Evil. She idly wondered if anyone else in the tent would be needing it, but she yawned and renewed the Consecrate spell in the area before staking out a spot for her to toss her bedroll and go to sleep.
This had been a VERY full day--even if she hadn't been able to dish out any more combative Blessings of Domi...
OOC: (groan!) Emeralda of the formidable Will rolls only a 14 for her Will Save.
Sign on the dotted line... Monday September 23rd, 2013 6:54:28 PM Bonus Post
Will Save Success Only
Highlight to display spoiler: {As Braugh writes his name in the books, a faint trickle goes down the back of your neck. You feel as if you are being watched or observed. In any case, the feeling is worrisome.}
Passed Will Save and Spellcraft DC 18 only.
Highlight to display spoiler: {You recognize the effects of the spell, even if you have never actually been under it's influence. The feeling greatly resembles that of a Scry spell, at least in theory. Whether there are subtle differences or not you cannot tell.}
Flint Ironclad, Honored of Clan Ironbane (Mark) -- AC 23/14t/19ff -- Hp 28/61 d20+1=11 ; Monday September 23rd, 2013 7:14:47 PM
Flint moves towards the catacombs tent, but looks back for a moment to see Braugh's pen scratching a name into the book.
His mind jolts for a moment as something effortlessly reaches in...
~~~ ooc: will save = 11, fail
Karnas (L1-2 L2-1 L3- 2): AC12/12/10 - CMD13 - HP20/40 , Cark AC: 19/16/17 - CMD 14 - HP 20/20, Blindsense 20' d20+2=15 ; d20+2=19 ; d100=98 ; d100=38 ; Monday September 23rd, 2013 7:18:32 PM
OOC: Terser there's a -4 penalty, so 20 and 18. Also, money-wise how much did everyone get? at least 7.5k?
Karnas and Cark both see Flint look in Cark's direction, and both shake their heads at him "No, were not putting Cark's name in there. Her mother would have much worse than my head if anything happened to her. I'd prefer not to piss off the main subject of my experiments." Karnas looks to Braugh and Esmerelda. "Also, if either of you two wouldn't mind, could you prepare a lesser restoration for tomorrow? I'm in a bit of a crafting mood so I might just spend the night doing some work."
Cark opens up a separate channel just towards Flint. "And just because I'm Karnas' familiar doesn't mean I'm expendable. Your looking at one of the few in-battle healers you have."
OOC: I forgot to mention on the DM swap, but karnas typically works at 4x speed, using the fast forge time feat at 3x power and the +5 DC on a item for 4x mod. His take 10 on spellcraft is 21, so any item with a CL 11 or lower doesn't require a check. Cark is the lookout and pulls him out if any combat is initiated. I rolled 2 d100 because I forgot to one last time, but if it's a 10 or lower there's a fey encounter that may be friendly, hostile, or indifferent and may help, harm, or be indifferent to the crafting. Current item progress is towards a ring of invisibility, 8 days out of 20 needed.
Karnas (L1-2 L2-1 L3- 2): AC12/12/10 - CMD13 - HP20/40 , Cark AC: 19/16/17 - CMD 14 - HP 20/20, Blindsense 20' d20+7=17 ; Monday September 23rd, 2013 7:25:04 PM
OOC; Cark made the will save, failed the spellcraft by 1, so unless Karnas can give aid another or he can get a +1 from somewhere, just failed it.
Cark feels as braugh signs his name a sudden sensation of being watched and magic worked upon her, as she panics and sends a message to everyone present. "We're being watched, as Braugh signed his name i felt someone watching us. I think that the owner of the book knows. I don't know if he can hear my telepathy, but it might be a decent idea to try and play off not knowing and trying to ambush the ambush party the owner's likely to send after us."
Karnas (L1-2 L2-1 L3- 2): AC12/12/10 - CMD13 - HP20/40 , Cark AC: 19/16/17 - CMD 14 - HP 20/20, Blindsense 20' Monday September 23rd, 2013 7:25:35 PM
OOC: Carks message was supposed to be in italics, my bad
Donna OOC: tweaked your post so that Cark's message is italicized.
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 28/12/22 -- CMD 23/27 -- HP 74/101 d20+5=12 ; d20+5=7 ; Monday September 23rd, 2013 8:40:45 PM
Bruagh's will is not enough to avoid whatever he just signed up for. Nonetheless, his path is clear, and he is determined to accomplish his task. He attempts to read the remainder of the book. When it is abundantly clear it is time to sleep... he removes his armor and tries to sleep as best he can.
Terser, Honored of Clan Ironbane (Warren G): HP 82/82 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 24 (raging HP 100/100, AC 19/11/19 - CMD 26) Tuesday September 24th, 2013 12:01:28 AM
ooc: thanks, looks like a 20 passes, but no spellcraft, so donno. loot shares were those who didn't take loot was 7389.90
Oh noes! We're being watched! maybe...
Sleep like your dead. Tuesday September 24th, 2013 12:40:09 PM
The Grim Guard all are oblivious to the magical probing, with the sole exception of Terser. He feels the tingle of magic, but doesn't know what it means.
Despite the foreboding, the Grim Guard settle into their tent for a night of rest without setting a watch.
That night, on silent feet death creeps into the Stone Festival. In chilly silence a number of shapes move towards the tent containing both the Grim Guard and the Book of Secrets. Fouled and perverted power crackles in the night while the heroes sleep soundly in their tents.
Uncaring if they are heard or not, dreary and anguished voices utter practiced arcane and divine incantations as they prepare to do harm.
All: Perception DC 21 to awaken to the sounds of spellcasting outside of your tent. If you awaken, please make 3 spellcraft rolls, DC's 16, 16, and 16.
Terser, Honored of Clan Ironbane (Warren G): HP 82/82 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 24 (raging HP 100/100, AC 19/11/19 - CMD 26) d20+11=31 ; Tuesday September 24th, 2013 12:58:10 PM wow, rolls have been going well lately. nat 20 perception
Terser jumps out of bed with great speed, knowing that spellcasting just outside their tent cannot be good when it happens in the wee hours of the night. He catches up his glaive and runs to the main room, kicking awake any that could not hear the noise outside, and quickly tosses the book under a pile of furs.
If necessary, order of waking up people is Karnas, Emerelda, Bruagh, Flint
Karnas (L1-7 L2-7 L3- 4): AC12/12/10 - CMD13 - HP20/40 , Cark AC: 19/16/17 - CMD 14 - HP 20/20, Blindsense 20' d20+11=26 ; d20+11=29 ; d20+11=17 ; d20+6=22 ; Tuesday September 24th, 2013 2:17:35 PM
OOC: Ergh, did everyone completely ignore my post then? Karnas is not sleeping, but is crafting for the night. Cark is keeping watch and pulling him out if she detects anything off. Cark makes the perception check, Karnas makes the spellcraft.
Cark senses the approaching spellcasters (Perception 22 vs DC 21), having already anticipated something would go after them, quickly prodding Karnas to pull him out of the crafting realm, as she yells in the mind of everyone present. "WERE BEING ATTACKED, GET UP."
Karnas, being pulled out of the crafting realm, quickly nods and begins casting summon monster 3 in preparation of the enemies advancing in.
DM Ken: You decipher the following spells...Divine Shield, Obscuring Mist, and Mage Armor.
Emeralda Everbrawl AC12 (no armor), HP58/58 d20+6=25 ; d20=1 ; d20=11 ; d20=7 ; Tuesday September 24th, 2013 2:42:28 PM
Emeralda slept on her stomach, both arms wrapped around her bedroll as she snuggled into it with a smile on her face. In her dreams, she had a very muscular Dwarven male in her arms...and she was winning the knock-down, drag-out wrestling match they were engaged in. She pinned the male's shoulders to the ground and the referee smacked the countdown on the ground with one large hand, then announced her victory in a loud voice:
"The win-nahhhh--EMERALDA!!!"
The crowd watching the match began to chant her name...but then the sounds changed from her name to something that made the hairs on the back of her neck prickle in warning...
"Hmm? Huh? Whuzzat..?" The brunette cleric snorted and levered herself upright, so that she was on her knees and blinking the sleep out of her eyes. Wait--the dream crowd seemed to still be chanting..?
Noooo...the ominous sounds came from just outside the tent...and her neck hairs were definitely bristling...
Terser came tearing through the area, using his feet to awaken any who were unaware of the group's predicament, while Cark mentally screamed her warning and Karnas began to cast some spell. Emeralda instinctively snatched up Blessor, her warhammer, and cast a spell of her own...
OOC: First roll was 25 for Perception; the next three rolls are the Spellcraft rolls called for, but as Emeralda opted not to put ranks into that skill, I'm not even sure she can really use it. It's probably just as well that all three of the rolls suck mightily, as none of them come close to the DC16 for the Spellcraft check either. Oh, and--last, but NOT least--Emeralda is casting Enlarge Person on herself...
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 28/12/22 -- CMD 23/27 -- HP 74/101 d20+11=22 ; d20+1=9 ; d20+1=3 ; d20+1=2 ; Tuesday September 24th, 2013 5:40:01 PM "Wake up!!! We have company!"
Bruagh grabs his axe and shield and heads outside to meet the threat without his armor.
Perception: 22
Sleep like your dead. Tuesday September 24th, 2013 8:59:31 PM DM Ken
Just to give you an idea so you can start planning. The baddies get the first action in round 2 for tomorrows post. For simplicitys sake, moving out of the tent costs 5 feet of movement if you come out of the flaps, or a move action to lift and wiggle out from some other point on the tent.
Also notice every building has an entrance. Just saying. =)
I see that Braugh put himself outside. That's fine, just take 5 off your movement from the first round.
Karnas (L1-7 L2-7 L3- 4): AC12/12/10 - CMD13 - HP20/40 , Cark AC: 19/16/17 - CMD 14 - HP 20/20, Blindsense 20' Tuesday September 24th, 2013 9:25:34 PM
Cark relays the spells cast to the group "They cast obscuring mist, divine shield, and mage armor, be aware"
Flint Ironclad, Honored of Clan Ironbane (Mark) -- AC 23/14t/19ff -- Hp 28/61 d20+7=9 ; Wednesday September 25th, 2013 1:44:29 AM "Huh? time for a beer already?" mumbles Flint as he is kicked awake.
"Battle? but who would attack the fair?" he asks grabbing his bow and jumping to his feet. He follows Bruagh outside and drops to one knee scanning the area for foes
~~ Perception 9
Sleep like your dead. d20+13=33 ; d20+4=7 ; Wednesday September 25th, 2013 10:48:49 AM
Round 2!
The would-be assassins pause briefly as Braugh emerges from the tent. Not in fear, but rather a shift in paradigm. While until now, the only noise had been that of incantations. Now there is a gibbering laughter coming from the west.
An armed an armored gnoll chitters at you, pointing with his shield and slamming his flail into the ground. Consider yourself weighed and measured, and now he laughs at the challenge.
A large ogre in heavy armor leans on what looks to be a club the size of a tree branch. He casts another spell, a simple Guidance cantrip, and watches you expectantly.
There is a slight half-elf, standing behind the Ogre. It raises it hands and starts to cast a spell. He utters words in a throaty, gutteral language and points a finger at Braugh. A thick black ray steaks through the air at the first dwarf out, but it flies wide and strikes the tent instead. (Spellcraft #1 DC: 16)
There is a strange mist hanging in the air to the east. There are continued sounds of spellcasting coming from somewhere within. (Spellcraft #2 DC: 17)
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 14 -- HP 55/55 Wednesday September 25th, 2013 11:13:36 AM
A sad, quiet humming can be heard from just to the west of the Grim Guard's tent. With that comes a flash of dazzling lights and sparks that hits the group of enemies to the west.
(cast confusion DC 21 on F2 at a 15 ft radius burst. Failed checks = confusion for a 7 round duration)
The muted Sam then gathers up a bit more energy and hums again. The bard vanishes from the view of enemies and friends alike.
Actions: Move to Q3 cast confusion hero point cast invisibility on self
ooc- I'm glad to be back. Please make sure you guys understand how the confusion spell works.
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 14 -- HP 55/55 d20+8=14 ; d20+8=23 ; Wednesday September 25th, 2013 11:57:56 AM
Perception rolls 1st: 14 2nd: 23
Emeralda Everbrawl AC16 (no armor; Shield of Faith), HP58/58 Wednesday September 25th, 2013 12:39:55 PM
Now that she was eight feet tall, Emeralda's first instinct was to rush from the tent and into battle...but a little prickle of wisdom prodded the back of her mind:
A warrior is prepared for battle along with being eager for combat.
She wasn't quite prepared for battle yet, in spite of her size. Emeralda reached into her haversack and pulled out a wand from it, tapping her own head.
"Anyone need a little faith to shield you in battle...?" she asked the others still in the tent.
OOC: Emeralda's used one charge from her Shield of Faith wand and will have a +4AC boost for the next 7 minutes. Anyone else in earshot want the same...?
Karnas (L1-7 L2-7 L3- 4): AC12/12/10 - CMD13 - HP20/40 , Cark AC: 19/16/17 - CMD 14 - HP 20/20, Blindsense 20' d20+11=28 ; d20+11=12 ; d20+7=25 ; d20+7=22 ; Wednesday September 25th, 2013 3:15:58 PM
Karnas listens to the two spells cast, able to identify the first, but faltering on the second only for his familiar t detect it and relay it to him. Cark then announces the detected spells to the group via telepathic channel.
OOC: I'll make my actions in a bit, still thinking on what to do. Also, is it possible to put the information hidden behind checks in spoilers? Very likely someone will make the check and announce it, so it just means that any actions based on that information are delayed until the DM's second post.
DM OOC: I have no faith that anything underneath a spoiler goes unspoiled. That said, I see your point and think delaying a player is the greater of the two evils.
Spellcraft 1: Highlight to display spoiler: {Ray of Exhaustion} Spellcraft 2: Highlight to display spoiler: {Summon Monster II}
Flint Ironclad, Honored of Clan Ironbane (Mark) -- AC 23/14t/19ff -- Hp 28/61 d100=33 ; Wednesday September 25th, 2013 6:58:34 PM
Before Braugh can run off again, Flint reaches out and places his hand on the warriors shoulder. Saying a few words he feels the magical energy flow into his friend to protect him.
Terser, Honored of Clan Ironbane (Warren G): HP 82/82 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 24 (AC 14 atm)(raging HP 100/100, AC 19/11/19 - CMD 26) Wednesday September 25th, 2013 7:24:58 PM
Stunned at the sudden appearance of their friend, Terser prepares himself to run out to join the combat, but he trusts in Sam's mind altering capabilities, and waits to see what the effects of his spell may be.
Can't say as I'd object to some magical protection as well, as long as it's being passed around.
ooc: move to just behind Bruagh, hold action in case an enemy comes in range. possible attack and AOO at 10 feet, +14 bonus
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 22/12/16 -- CMD 23/27 -- HP 101/101 -- Mage Armor Wednesday September 25th, 2013 8:07:19 PM
Waiting for what spells may come, Bruagh then hustles towards the enemies in a defensive posture. Gargul's wrath is a serious pain in the knee. (K,3)
Move to (K,3) w/ Double Move. Fight Defensively puts AC at 24
Sleep like your dead. Wednesday September 25th, 2013 9:11:59 PM
(DM Ken: "I used to be an adventurer, but then I took a Gargul to the knee.")
Karnas (L1-7 L2-7 L3- 4): AC12/12/10 - CMD13 - HP20/40 , Cark AC: 19/16/17 - CMD 14 - HP 20/20, Blindsense 20' d3=2 ; Wednesday September 25th, 2013 9:33:59 PM
OOC: I just realized I don't know how you command summoned animals. Can you give them basic orders, or do you need to push via handle animal to do anything with them? If you can give them basic commands, then summon 2 hyenas and have them run to and attack the mists-obscured caster, if not, then 2 earth elementals that burrow underneath the caster and attack next round.
Karnas finishes casting his summon spell, as two magical sigils form in front of Braugh as two Small earth elementals pop into existence in front of him. He then points to the obscuring mist and makes a cut the throat gesture with his other hand at the two elementals. They nod and submerge underneath the ground, burrowing rapidly to the caster hidden by the mists, using their tremorsense to locate him, staying burrowed just underneath the caster to ambush next round. He then looks to his brothers around, Cark settling on his shoulder, before nodding and stepping just behind Braugh, looking to the mists-shrouded caster, as Cark pinpoints the location of the Caster within and relays it to Karnas. He nods once more and focusing on the mists, being muttering out a spell, as a small spark of flame appears in the square of the mists caster, before ballooning into a inferno encompassing him.
Cark, taking advange of her 60' blindsense, constantly relays the location of all non-allied targets to the rest of the Grim Guard, constantly updating the group of all enemy positions, while making sure to keep the channel small so as not to alert any she didn't know of.
OOC: Actions; Cark: Free- Uses 60' natural blindsight to constantly relay non-ally location information. Don't mention any targets smaller than small unless it;s a swarm.
Earth Elementals: Move and Std: Take run action to burrow underneath caster obscured by mist. They should be 5' down and on one of the 4 sides of the caster. (i.e. if caster is at G14 they should be one square below ground on two of G13,G15,F14,H14)
Karnas: -Free: Finishes casting summon monster 3, summons 2 small earth elementals. Orders them to attack caster in the mists to the best of their ability. -Move: Move behind Braugh -Std: Cast flaming sphere on the square that contains the caster in the mists, using the location provided by Cark.
Also, side question, can you use flaming sphere as a source for the pyrotechnics spell? Since it's a magical flame, it wouldn't be extinguished, but would there be some negative effect on the spell for using it in such a manner?
DM OOC: Even if Cark gives you the general area, you won't be able to target the caster without establishing sight. Feel free to pick an area in the cloud and light it up.
Blindsense lets a creature notice things it cannot see, but without the precision of blindsight. The creature with blindsense usually does not need to make Perception checks to notice and locate creatures within range of its blindsense ability, provided that it has line of effect to that creature. Any opponent that cannot be seen has total concealment (50% miss chance) against a creature with blindsense, and the blindsensing creature still has the normal miss chance when attacking foes that have concealment. Visibility still affects the movement of a creature with blindsense. A creature with blindsense is still denied its Dexterity bonus to Armor Class against attacks from creatures it cannot see.
It doesn't allow Cark to determine the exact location of the enemy caster as I read it, but instead alerts you to a presence in the area without the need for a spot check. Concealment seems to affect as normal, and the enemy is concealed via the Obscuring Mist spell.
Your sphere would just be the spawn for as many pyrotechnics as you wanted to cast. It's why continual flames are popular for pyrotechnics users.
Another familiar voice tears through the fairgrounds as a figure emerges from the darkness to the south. Clad all in black and bearing a familiar mask, the Oathbreaker strides back into the scene, looking... significantly different. He no longer bears his trademark bow, and the hint of a beard is beginning to grow on his face. His head is still as bald as it was the day he left, and he still bears the same featureless, black mask that he always wore. "What in all the Hells is going on here?" he calls out, screeching to a halt in front of their tent. Was he always so speedy?
Double move to M7
Hey, I'm finally back!
Terser, Honored of Clan Ironbane (Warren G): HP 82/82 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 24 (AC 14 atm)(raging HP 100/100, AC 19/11/19 - CMD 26) Thursday September 26th, 2013 11:04:32 AM ooc: haha, nice to see you back. makes sense why you wanted those bracers now, haha.
Sleep like your dead. 2d6=7 ; d20+4=15 ; d6+3=6 ; d20+2=11 ; d20+14=27 ; 2d8+13=23 ; d20+9=11 ; d20+14=26 ; Thursday September 26th, 2013 12:50:44 PM Bottom of Round 2
The Grim Guard sleep on beds of nails, a hairs breadth away from action at all times, it would seem. They react quickly and coherently to the new danger.
ALL OUTSIDE.
Perception DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {These creatures seem similar to the hyper skill-retentive zombies you fought before. As you recall, undead are immune to mind-affecting spells and abilities and showed an acute resistance to fire damage.}
Sam, a missing but familiar friend, makes his presence known on the field of battle. Where he came from, nobody knows, but even his melancholy humming is easily placed by his old allies. He sees the humanoid figures and leads off with a confusion spell. He is immediately aware that the spell has failed. He then fades from view, wrapped in invisibility.
Emeralda: takes up a wand and taps herself for +2 deflection bonus to AC. (Your wand is a CL 1, which is a +2 bonus instead of +4). She is unable to buff anyone else this round, which makes for a strange moment when Terser asks for aid and then runs out of the tent! (Terser does not have the +2 bonus to AC from shield of faith unless Emeralda gives it to him in a following round![/b]
Terser moves outside following Braugh, ready to hit anyone that comes into range.
Karnas and Cark work together to great effect. Using the Psuedodragon and it's telepathy, he is alerted to the presence of the spellcaster in the mists. He takes a lucky guess and drops a burning sphere atop the unseen threat. Despite this, he does not hear a cry of pain or frustration.
Oathbreaker emerges from the night as well, charging across the fairgrounds towards the eastern foes!
Flint steps out from the tent, leaving Emeralda inside all alone with the book. He takes advantage of his new abilities and bestows an armor spell upon Braugh.
Top of Round 3
The sounds of spellcasting from within the mist stops briefly, and is replaced with a terrible howl. You sense that the summoned creature contains a terrible malice towards Good. It charges from the mist at Karnas! It snaps it's jaws closed on the Sorcerer and tries to wrestle him to the ground, but fails. (Hit Karnas AC 15 for 6 Damage. Trip CMB 11 fails.) No further sounds come from the mist this round...
The Ogre hefts it greatclub and takes a few steps towards Braugh. He cocks back his hefty weapon and swings at Flint, his club crackling with the impact. (Hit Braugh AC 27 for 23 damage. )
Laughing and pointing at the unfortunate Braugh, the Gnoll scampers forward as well, swinging his morningstar at the wounded fighter, but misses terribly as he laughs, flicking spittle and drool over Braugh. (Gnoll misses. Terser AOE = success. Please roll your damage next post.)
The Half-Elf begins to gesture again, uttering more words from the language of Necromancy. He points this time at Terser as he casts. For a terrible moment, his vision goes completely dark. Is it permanent? (Fortitude Save DC 16 vs Blindness. All others: Spellcraft DC 17 to identify the spell as cast.)
Taggart Oathbreaker (Ian) 21/18/18 - 67/67 - CMD 24 d20+10=23 ; d20+10=15 ; d20+10=27 ; d20+5=12 ; d8+4=5 ; d8+4=9 ; d8+4=9 ; d8+4=11 ; Thursday September 26th, 2013 1:09:59 PM
Screaming a guttural yell, the Oathbreaker steps forward and drives his fists repeatedly into the summoned creature. Through the dark fabric of his sleeves, you see the magical bracers glow as he harnesses his new power. -------------------- 5ft step as part of full attack action to L6 Spend 1 Ki Point to gain extra attack @ highest attack bonus Attacks against Summoned Wold: 23, 15, 27, 12 Damage: 5, 9, 9, 11 (respectively) Fists count as magic, cold iron, and silver for the purposes of overcoming DR
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 14 -- HP 55/55 Thursday September 26th, 2013 1:43:13 PM
The invisible gnome takes a 5 foot step forward and begins humming once again.
This time it's a familiar dwarven war song. The Grim Guard feels empowered by his song.
Total bonus= +4 to hit and damage to all 7 PCs. Also +2 to skill, ability, and saving throws.
Ooc-"Good Hope " (7 min duration) This spell instills powerful hope in the subjects. Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls.
Emeralda Everbrawl AC13 (no armor; Shield of Faith), HP58/58 d20+3=14 ; d20+6=9 ; Thursday September 26th, 2013 2:11:55 PM
Surprised that other people seem to be moving at double speed--'I really MUST see if I can cast a spell like that...it would be just SOOOO cool!!!' she thought to herself--Emerald stuck her wand into the waistband of her breeches. She then reached down and seized the bottom edge of the tent, yoinking it up as high as her newly-enhanced strength would allow and forcing her now-oversize self through the opening.
OOC: The first roll is a Strength check to pull the tent up enough to accomodate Emeralda's Large size--the check totals 14. I'm figuring that she is now map coordinate O-3 (or 3-O, if you'd rather), giving Sam the surprise of his life when an eight-foot-tall Dwarf lass with brunette braids and big warhammer suddenly pops out from the tent in front of him. 8D
Emeralda's bright green eyes survey the battlefield in an effort to see where her help would be needed, so focused on the combat that she didn't see the totally cute gnome now behind her...
OOC: Sigh. Perception 9. And I was hoping that a new character would not have the same sucky rolls that my other PC keeps getting...
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 14 -- HP 55/55 Thursday September 26th, 2013 2:13:28 PM
Ooc- I can only take a 5 ft step.
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 22/12/16 -- CMD 23/27 -- HP 101/101 -- Mage Armor d20+17=34 ; d20+12=18 ; d10+19=29 ; d10+19=24 ; Thursday September 26th, 2013 5:16:34 PM OOC: Because the Ogre is of the Giant subtype, Dwarves get a +4 AC bonus... which would have put my AC at 28, which I believe would have made his attack miss. Can the DM's confirm this?
Bruagh steps inside the creatures reach with a 5' step, and unleashes a solid counterattack.
Attack: 34 Damage: 29
Attack: 18 Damage: 24
DM OOC: It still would have hit. I didn't add the +1 bonus for guidance initially, nor did I add it when I saw the result.
Karnas (L1-7 L2-7 L3- 4): AC12/12/10 - CMD13 - HP20/40 , Cark AC: 19/16/17 - CMD 14 - HP 20/20, Blindsense 20' d20+6=19 ; d20+6=14 ; d20+6=14 ; d20+6=13 ; d6+4=9 ; d6+4=6 ; d6+4=10 ; d6+4=7 ; d20+10=21 ; d8+1=2 ; d8+1=5 ; 3d6=12 ; Thursday September 26th, 2013 10:58:28 PM
Karnas flinched at the strike from the wolf, but held his footing as he takes a moment to command his flaming sphere to clear the mists away from the caster, then takes a step back and throws a ball of webs just before the half-elf's head, the ball exploding into a gigantic mass of webs.
Meanwhile Cark moves into Karnas's pack and rummages around for a cure light wand, fumbling with it for a moment before tapping the wand to Karnas and giving a quick heal to him.
The earth elementals lie in wait below the caster in the mists, waiting for him to try to cast again. OOC: Actions; Karnas- Free: take a 5' step to M3 Std: Cast web at the top right corner of H1, covering the 3 enemies and leaving Braugh unaffected. Move: Order the flaming sphere to move within the rectangle defined by I12-H14, burning away the mist in those squares before ending up back on the caster. Caster takes 12 damage, Reflex DC 15 for half
Cark: -Move: Pull wand of cure light from Karna's pack -Std: Heal Karnas for 5, DC20 UMD passed with 21
Earth Elementals- Std;Ready action to strike against the caster if he attempts to cast anything or move anywhere, and both will take AoO if the caster attempts to leave their threatened area. Potentially 4 attacks between the 2 elementals. Attack rolls of 19,14,14,13, possibly 21,16,16,15 if flanking. Damage rolls of 9,6,10,7
Web spell text; 20' radius spread, DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { Web creates a many-layered mass of strong, sticky strands. These strands trap those caught in them. The strands are similar to spiderwebs but far larger and tougher. These masses must be anchored to two or more solid and diametrically opposed points or else the web collapses upon itself and disappears. Creatures caught within a web become grappled by the sticky fibers. Attacking a creature in a web doesn't cause you to become grappled.
Anyone in the effect's area when the spell is cast must make a Reflex save. If this save succeeds, the creature is inside the web but is otherwise unaffected. If the save fails, the creature gains the grappled condition, but can break free by making a combat maneuver check or Escape Artist check as a standard action against the DC of this spell. The entire area of the web is considered difficult terrain. Anyone moving through the webs must make a combat maneuver check or Escape Artist check as part of their move action, with a DC equal to the spell's DC. Creatures that fail lose their movement and become grappled in the first square of webbing that they enter.
If you have at least 5 feet of web between you and an opponent, it provides cover. If you have at least 20 feet of web between you, it provides total cover.
The strands of a web spell are flammable. A flaming weapon can slash them away as easily as a hand brushes away cobwebs. Any fire can set the webs alight and burn away one 5-foot square in 1 round. All creatures within flaming webs take 2d4 points of fire damage from the flames.
Web can be made permanent with a permanency spell. A permanent web that is damaged (but not destroyed) regrows in 10 minutes.}
Terser, Honored of Clan Ironbane (Warren G): HP 82/82 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 24 (AC 14 atm)(raging HP 100/100, AC 19/11/19 - CMD 26) d10+8=11 ; d20+11=19 ; d20+18=19 ; d20+13=15 ; d20+18=32 ; d20+18=32 ; d10+19=27 ; d10+19=20 ; Friday September 27th, 2013 12:36:38 AM readied strike - 11 damage save vs blind - 19, success
First blood is always an exhilarating experience, and the fact that the elf tried to blind him was just further fuel for his anger. Though it doesn't seem to help his aim any...
rage on - AC 12, or 16 vs ogre 5 foot to K4, attack vs ogre, rolls are 1 and 2 - blargh
two AOO's this round from rage power - will be at +18 hit ac 32 and 32 if applicable for 27 and 20
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 14 -- HP 55/55 Friday September 27th, 2013 7:11:23 AM
Ooc-Later post from me than normal today. I'm at a critical care conferance all day. As long as Sam stays standing, inspire courage will remain active.
Flint Ironclad, Honored of Clan Ironbane (Mark) -- AC 23/14t/19ff -- Hp 28/61 d20+16=27 ; d20+16=22 ; d20+11=14 ; d6+8=12 ; d6=3 ; d6+8=11 ; d20=10 ; d6=6 ; d6+8=10 ; d6=4 ; d6+8=11 ; d6=1 ; Friday September 27th, 2013 8:52:00 AM
Flint holds his ground by the entrance to the tent and takes aim at the beast that charges Karnas. He feels courageous and hopeful upon hearing the classic Dwarven war song hummed by Sam
His speed and skill with the bow has increased and four arrows fly through the air, their icy coating piercing the hide of the beast.
~~~ ooc: flint's full attack utilizes Rapid shot and many shot in conjunction with weapon training/focus/specialization and deadly aim. The result is four arrows @ +12(x2)/+12/+7. (many shot fires to arrows at once using one attack roll) Thanks to sam that is boosted to +16(x2)/+16/+11 with each arrow doing 1d6+12 +d6 frost
Hit 27/27/22/14 for 16+3/15+6/14+4/15+1
If the summoned beast drops I will aim for the big ugly
Sleep like your dead. d20+2=15 ; d20+3=23 ; d20+3=19 ; d20+3=19 ; d20+14=28 ; d6=4 ; d6=3 ; d20+9=20 ; d20+11=31 ; d20+11=13 ; d8+8=15 ; d4+1=2 ; d4+1=2 ; d4+1=4 ; 5d6=13 ; Friday September 27th, 2013 11:22:00 AM Bottom of Round 3
Taggart rushes forwards and unleashes a lightning flurry of punches into the fiendish wold, culminating with a downward smash on the creatures spine. It vanishes, leaving only the smell of sulfur and blood lingering in the air.
Sam hums a Dwarven war song, then casts a spell further aiding his allies.
Karnas casts "DM Headache" by dropping a web spell in a strange spot, prompting some research. Luckily the enemies make their saves and all is well for now. =) His elementals flail at the retreating wizard, but are turned away by his magical wards.
Terser works his glaive, but finds no purchase on the enemy.
Emeralda pops out of the tent, eerily close to Sam. She tries her best to observe the battle, but is distracted by the sad and powerful humming from behind her.
Flint fires a volley of arrows at the large and heavily armored ogre. They barrel into him, staggering the unholy cleric as they stick into his armor, but lack the last bit of momentum to inflict any wounds.
Top of Round 4
The Ogre Cleric is heavily wounded. Bits of flesh are missing where Braugh nearly dissected him, and wet muscle hangs limp over his large stomach. He easily bats away webbing to raise a symbol high in the air, from which pulses waves of negative energy. Braugh - 7 damage. Will DC 13 for half.
The Gnoll also has little trouble moving through the webbing. He slams his morningstar into Braugh, covering the Ogres retreat. The hit is solid, but fails to hurt anything vital. (Hit Braugh Nat 20, failed to crit, 15 damage.)
The Half-Elf, deciding not to move, brandishes a wand and channels its power at Karnas. 3 small missiles streak through the air, impacting the Dwarf in the chest. Karnas 8 damage.
On the other side of the field, the Wizard has moved through the Elemental punching line. He starts starts and finishes a spell, and a tiny bead of flame streaks through the night before exploding in the middle of the Grim Guard!
Braugh, Terser, Karnas, Emeralda, Sam and Oathbreaker, Take 13 fire damage. Reflex Save DC 18 for half.
Taggart Oathbreaker (Ian) 21/18/18 - 54/67 - CMD 24 d20+8=16 ; d20+10=16 ; d8+5=7 ; Friday September 27th, 2013 1:40:31 PM
Crying out in pain, the Oathbreaker looks up at the elf and points a finger at him. Continuing the battlecry, he charges forward, attempting to stun the wizard. -------------------- Charge to F12 Stunning Fist on Elf Attack: 20 (forgot +2 for charging and +2 from Good Hope) Damage: 9 (+2 from Good Hope) If it hits, Elf must make a DC 17 Fort save or be stunned for the next round. Highlight to display spoiler: {A stunned character drops everything held, can't take actions, loses any Dexterity bonus to AC, and takes a --2 penalty to AC.}
Emeralda Everbrawl AC13 (no armor; Shield of Faith, Bard Music Buff), HP58/58 d20+4=7 ; 4d6=18 ; Friday September 27th, 2013 6:04:05 PM
Hey...who was that behind her..? Emeralda paused and halfway turned towards the sound of the Dwarven ballad.
Wow...it was an ever-so-cute gnome. She'd have to get an introduction later, but there was a battle she needed to concentrate on first. Even as she turned back to scan the scene of combat once more, the sudden flare of fire in the corner of her vision heralded the arrival of a full-blown explosion of fire in her face before she could even think of trying to duck to one side or another. (OOC: Emeralda's Reflex Save is only 7.)
Bellowing in pain, the smoldering cleric of Domi clenches her teeth and her fists, curbing her instinct to leap at the enemy in front of her for long enough to channel some positive energy to help her allies. Gripping her holy symbol tightly in her left hand, a brief burst of soft white light radiates out from her location, enveloping most of her colleagues in its healing sphere. She made sure to pointedly exclude the gnoll that she saw at the periphery of her energy's range. (OOC: Emeralda's burst of healing Positive Energy results in healing up to 18hp damage for everyone in the party with the possible exception of Oathbreaker, as he may have just been quick enough to dash out of her range before she got off the burst of energy. So Emeralda's HP had gone down to 45hp, but she's now back at her full 58hp, so there is no HP change in her posting header. Her normal range for the Channel Energy would have included only the gnoll of the Bad Guys group, but Emeralda's using her Selective Channeling feat to make sure that the gnoll does NOT benefit from the healing energy. If my calculations about her area of effect are wrong, then she would choose to withhold healing from the gnoll ('cuz he's ugly) and (no explanations needed for this one) the Ogre Cleric.)
"Oooooo...you made me mad now..." Emeralda fumes. "...hammertime...!!!" With this, the inspired young cleric of Domi charged right into the face of the evil Ogre cleric opposite her with her oversize warhammer held high...
OOC: I don't think Emeralda can attack this round as she's Channeled Energy to heal up her friends, however she intends to end up "in the Ogre's face" at map coordinate H4. Then we'll see how good she IS with that hammer of hers...
Terser, Honored of Clan Ironbane (Warren G): HP 82/82 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 24 (AC 14 atm)(raging HP 100/100, AC 19/11/19 - CMD 26) d20+4=9 ; d20+18=27 ; d20+13=22 ; d10+19=29 ; d10+19=21 ; Friday September 27th, 2013 10:33:13 PM Reflex save 9 - fail, 13 damage. Heal for 19.
Somehow, the grinning face of the gnoll just got on his nerves, and Terser continued his campaign to shred the laughing creature's face. He steps up (K2) and strikes twice, with much more skill than before.
Attacks vs gnoll AC 27 and 22 dam 29 and 21
Karnas (L1-7 L2-6 L3- 4): AC12/12/10 - CMD13 - HP18/40 , Cark AC: 19/16/17 - CMD 14 - HP 20/20, Blindsense 20' d20+4=16 ; d20+5=7 ; d20+10=19 ; d20+19=38 ; d20+6=24 ; d20+6=10 ; d20+6=9 ; d20+6=16 ; d6+4=10 ; d6+4=8 ; Friday September 27th, 2013 11:01:58 PM
Cark whimpers as she sees the oncoming fireball, crying out in pain as it takes more than 70% of her life from her in one hit, as she quickly attempts to use the wand on herself, failing completely and beginning to panic completey, lifting off and flying a couple feet until she's awashed in healing energy by Esemeralda. She chirps in confusion, looking to the large dwarf, before changing course and flying to nuzzle her cheek, before dropping underneath her and using the large dwarf as cover to go into stealth (rolls 38).
Karnas is also seeing death oncoming, but sees that he still needs to aid his allies and mutters several words, bestowing haste to Terser, Esmeralda, Oathbreaker, Braugh, Himself, Sam, and Cark. He would give it to Flint instead of Cark if the distance between Braugh and Flint decreases, but that wasn't a option at the moment. He then takes his quick leave, moving to R2.
The earth elementals, seeing their quarry escaping, follow the caster underground and repeat their actions from last round, changing their readied actions (if allowed) to disrupt the caster in any way instead of strictly stop his casting.
OOC: Actions; Karnas Std- cast haste on Terser, Esmeralda, Oathbreaker, Braugh, Himself, Sam. If Flint gets within 30' of braugh, he's the 7th target, otherwise Cark is the 7th Move- Move to R2
Cark: Std- Attempt to use wand, attempt fails Move- Move to O3. Stealth check as part of action to hide underneath Esmeralda, rolls 38
Elementals: Repeat previous actions, Attack rolls 24,10,9,16. Damage rolls 10,8, I know at best only 2 hit Change readied trigger to 'Disrupt anything caster attempts to do.'
I don't know if you can ready a action with two triggers, or ready vagueish actions, and I can't find a consensus on it, so I posted it on the rules forum. I don't know what's correct, so whatever's decided i'm fine with.
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 14 -- HP 55/55 Invisible 4 more rounds d20+6=10 ; d8+5=12 ; Saturday September 28th, 2013 6:58:25 PM
As the fire hits Sam, his small frame is briefly visible as he is burned. (Reflex=10)
Just then, the giant, dwarven cleric's healing energy washes over him. With the damage healed, Sam charges into the heart of the battle to heal Bruagh. (Move to k4 now that he is hasted)
The dwarven war song continues as Sam approaches Bruagh. The song takes a quick detour to a pleasant, soothing tune. (Inspire courage continued and Bruagh healed by CLW spell for 12 hp)
Inspire courage and good hope active.
Flint Ironclad, Honored of Clan Ironbane (Mark) -- AC 23/14t/19ff -- Hp 28/61 d20+14=18 ; d20+14=24 ; d20+9=22 ; d6+10=12 ; d6=3 ; d6+10=13 ; d6=2 ; d6+10=16 ; d6=4 ; d6+10=13 ; d6=3 ; Sunday September 29th, 2013 5:14:34 AM
Flint surveys the battle before. Through the flame and smoke he sees wounds open and close. His arrows did little against the brute and others are focusing their attention that way.
He swivels as he draws new arrows and fires a volley at the source of the fire attack. The four arrows fly true.
"Ha! Got 'im!"
~~~ ooc: to correct my previous post, my attacks are boosted by Sam to be +14(x2)/+14/+9 with each arrow doing 1d6+10 +d6 frost
Fire four arrows at the Elf, Hit 18/18/24/22 for 12+3/13+2/16+4/13+3 If the elf is taken out aim for the half elf
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 22/12/16 -- CMD 23/27 -- HP 70/101 -- Mage Armor, Haste d20+17=29 ; d20+17=30 ; d20+12=28 ; d10+19=21 ; d10+19=22 ; d10+19=21 ; d10+5=10 ; Sunday September 29th, 2013 10:01:07 PM
Bruagh takes a full round action against the cleric
Will Save Fail Attack: 29, 30, 28 Damage: 21, 22, 21
Emeralda Everbrawl AC13 (no armor; Shield of Faith, Bard Music Buff), HP58/58 Monday September 30th, 2013 5:14:56 PM
...just checking to see if there's anything for Emeralda to respond to...
Donna reply: LOL I meant I was looking to see if the DM posted yet. I mean to address Cark's action when we know how everything has gone for the party so far...
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 22/12/16 -- CMD 23/27 -- HP 70/101 -- Mage Armor, Haste Monday September 30th, 2013 8:43:26 PM
Czech
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 14 -- HP 55/55 Invisible 4 more rounds Monday September 30th, 2013 9:03:55 PM
Mate
Oathbreaker charges after the spell-casting Elf, striking at center mass with palms outstretched. He feels like he was close, but the blow was deflected by some form of non-visible repulsion. More concerning is the audible twang of a bowstring from nearbye. He feels an arrow thunk into his back, followed by a terrible burning sensation! Oathbreaker hit on AC 19 (Flat footed) by a sneak attack for 4+5+11=20 damage total!
Oathbreaker: You feel blood leaving the wound without pause. Take 3 bleed damage per turn unless healed magically or a DC15 heal check is passed on your person.
Terser inflicts a heavy hit on the Gnoll with his first swing. For once, the dead thing stops yapping and begins to look serious. His second attack glances off a considerable amount of armor and a shield.
Emeralda moves forward after bathing the area with positive energy. She selectively channels, but a thought trickles in the back of her mind.
Emeralda: Know Religion DC 10: Highlight to display spoiler: {Having gotten closer to the enemy it is fairly obvious they are some kind undead, the likes of which are harmed by positive energy. Channeling could both heal your allies and harm your foes in this encounter.}
Karnas hastes his allies then moves for cover! At this distance with line of sight to his elementals blocked, it is not feasible for him to give them new commands. Without speaking a similar language or possessing some means of communication, commands are usually limited to simple and easily understood, such as kill, protect, move here and so forth.
Sam understands that's Braugh has great fortitude, but can only withstand so much damage. Ignoring his own wounds, he steps behind Braugh and heals the warrior.
Braugh wades into the webbing after the ogre, which retreated through as much as it could last round. Ignoring the chittering Gnoll that smacked his armor, he presses on after his prey. He struggles, but manages to get through enough webbing to score one attack on the ogre. His axe bites deep into the creatures armor and through it's magical enhancements. The undead staggers for a moment, then falls forward, suspended and dead in thick strands of webbing.
Flint lets loose another terrific volley of arrows, this time at a new target. The arrows seem on target but almost all are deflected, except the 4th in the volley, by some unseen force around the wizard.
Top of Round 5
The newly revealed Rogue unleashes another volley of Arrows at Oathbreaker, who has fallen into his deadly ambush. Two arrows puncture the Dwarf. Oathbreaker hit by arrows on AC 21 and 25. Take 4+6(10) and 2+4(6) damage from the attacks. If you have Deflect Arrows, ignore the first attack.
The Elf moves away from the elementals, stepping back and taking a glancing blow from one of the earthly servants. The blow was solid, but his undead resistances seem to have blocked the brunt of the damage. The Elf casts a spell at Oathbreaker but he seems to struggle with the magic and it fails.
The Gnoll swings at the closest dwarf, the unfortunate Braugh. He slams his morningstar into the naked dwarf and begins to giggle, wheezing and threatening to explode into full on laughter again. (Braugh Hit AC 30 for 11 damage.)
Spellcraft: DC 18 Highlight to display spoiler: {Dispel Magic}
The Half Elf moves deeper into the web and points his wand at Braugh, who is hit by a barrage of 3 magic projectiles. Braugh 10 damage from magic missiles.
Terser, Honored of Clan Ironbane (Warren G): HP 82/82 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 24 (AC 14 atm)(raging HP 100/100, AC 19/11/19 - CMD 26) d20+19=36 ; d20+19=24 ; d20+14=21 ; d20+19=33 ; d20+19=24 ; Tuesday October 1st, 2013 12:25:30 AM
Terser continues his efforts at hewing down the enemy that is so determined to take down his companion. The additional magic boost helps his strikes fly true, and the Gnoll is quickly losing things to laugh about.
5 foot to K3, slash, haste slash, and slash AC 36 , 24, 21 33 and 24 damage (plus a miss)
Karnas (L1-7 L2-5 L3- 4): AC12/12/10 - CMD13 - HP18/40 , Cark AC: 19/16/17 - CMD 14 - HP 20/20, Blindsense 20' d20+10=30 ; d8+1=5 ; d20+6=21 ; d20+6=7 ; d20+6=13 ; d20+6=23 ; d6+4=5 ; d6+4=10 ; d6+4=9 ; d6+4=6 ; Tuesday October 1st, 2013 12:28:23 AM
Karnas, not seeing many great options, decides to cast invisibility on himself and move out to give silent assistance bringing out his cure light wand in the process as he moves to M2
Cark flies out from under emeralda for the moment, then looks about. Seeing Oath getting tag teamed, She thought to try and hide underneath him and heal him from below. Grasping the wand securely, she quickly flies to F12, taking up a position somewhere on Oathbreaker that would keep her out of line of sight of the 2 attacking him, as she taps him with the healing wand, healing him for 5. She then sends a quick message to Oathbreaker " Keep them off me and I'll keep you up. If I take a significant hit I'm running."
The Earth elementals continue their attempts to kill the caster, resuming their actions from last round.
OOC: @ Oathbreaker: Feel free to interact and manipulate Cark as you see fit, just keep in mind if she gets hit you loose easy healing. @ DM The earth elementals haven't received any additional commands. They were told to kill the elf and nothing more. I'm just playing them as I believe they would act.
Actions; Karnas; Std- Cast Invisibility on self Move- Move to M2 (15' base movement, +15' from haste, 30' total). Pull out cure light wand.
Cark; Move- Move to Oathbreaker's space, get soft cover from him. Std- Attempt UMD, pass with 30, use cure light on Oath, heal for 5
Earth Elementals; Move- D12,E11, one square underground. Std- Ready action to strike against the caster if he attempts to cast anything or move anywhere, and both will take AoO if the caster attempts to leave their threatened area. Potentially 4 attacks between the 2 elementals. Attack rolls of 21,7,13,23 Damage rolls of 5,10,9,6
Emeralda Everbrawl AC13 (no armor; Shield of Faith, Bard Music Buff), HP58/58 d20+5=23 ; 4d6=13 ; Tuesday October 1st, 2013 12:40:15 AM
Emeralda's squeal of surprise when Cark suddenly appeared and nuzzled her cheek was lost in the sounds of combat...and the little pseudo-dragon was gone just as quickly as she had appeared. The Dwarf lass witnessed the elimination of the ogre cleric just as she got within hammering range. She scowled for a moment, then something pinged in the back of her head OOC: Emeralda's Knowledge (religion) check is 23):
These foes were undead! No doubt this was the "gift" intended for Bruagh...to make him--as the "signer" of the black book--just as undead as they were!
"They're here for you, Bruagh!" she warned him. "They're here to make you undead..." She looked around the field of battle, her breath catching when she saw that the Grim Guard called Oathbreaker was down...and that nobody else was nearby to help him.
"I'm coming!" she shouted, zipping over to where he was. Not sure she'd reach him in time, Emeralda instinctively channeled another burst of positive energy just as she reached his side...
OOC: Not sure how far Emeralda's "zipping" will take her--I believe that she's supposed to be Hasted. If she is, then she will now be occupying spaces G11&12; if she isn't Hasted, she may not have gotten as far, so she would be occupying spaces H10&11 (I think.) Either way, she'll release 13hp of Positive Energy (with DC15 if anything Undead is in her range.)
Flint Ironclad, Honored of Clan Ironbane (Mark) -- AC 23/14t/19ff -- Hp 28/61 d20+16=19 ; 3d6+10=22 ; d6=6 ; Tuesday October 1st, 2013 1:20:48 AM "Undead eh? Lets see what i have for that.." says Flint as his target moves out of view.
He re-positions and fires a carefully selected arrow at the elf
ooc: Fire arrow of undead bane (A bane weapon excels against certain foes. Against a designated foe, the weapon's enhancement bonus is +2 better than its actual bonus. It also deals an extra 2d6 points of damage against such foes.)
Hit 19 for 22+6 frost damage
Taggart Oathbreaker (Ian) 21/18/18 - 28/67 - CMD 24 d20+10=18 ; d20+10=21 ; d20+5=14 ; d8+5=9 ; Tuesday October 1st, 2013 11:42:44 AM
Ignoring his wounds, the Oathbreaker keeps at his attack, stepping forward and attacking the elf with his fists. -------------------- Full attack action for Flurry of Blows on the elf 5ft step to catch up to the elf Attacks: 18, 21, 14 Damage: 9
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 14 -- HP 55/55 Invisible d8+5=10 ; Tuesday October 1st, 2013 12:55:48 PM
Not understanding why the undead want Bruagh and also not able to ask, Sam continues on healing duties. He hums another CLW for Bruagh and continues the inspire courage.
Bruagh healed for 10 hp.
"Let's kill some more undead for Gargul.", he thinks as his golden tongue clicks around against his teeth...
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 22/12/16 -- CMD 23/27 -- HP 59/101 -- Mage Armor, Haste d20+17=22 ; d20+17=28 ; d20+12=14 ; d20+19=20 ; d20+19=33 ; d20+19=35 ; Tuesday October 1st, 2013 4:03:44 PM
Bruagh is visibly shaken by the abuse he is taking and the words from Esmerelda, yet he tries not to let it show. By sheer will alone the warrior tries to keep morale high. "Let them try! The more they focus on me... the less they can hurt you. Besides, with Sam back... nothing can stop us!!!"
Attack Gnoll: 22, 28, 14 Damage: 20, 33, 35
Sleep like your dead. Tuesday October 1st, 2013 7:05:37 PM
Incoming..
Sleep like your dead. d20+10=30 ; d3=1 ; d20+10=17 ; 3d4+4=12 ; d20+5=20 ; d20+9=24 ; d20+9=27 ; d6+1=7 ; d6+1=2 ; d6=2 ; d6=5 ; Tuesday October 1st, 2013 7:34:16 PM Bottom of Round 5
Terser jabs his Wyvern-Glaive forward, through the Gnolls laughing mouth and out through the back of it's skull. It dies with a final chuckle, then falls at his feet.
Karnas and Cark each take different paths again, but both move to aid Oathbreaker. Karnas commands his elementals to continue their current tactic of waiting for the wizard to move and reacting to his movements.
Emeralda moves near Oathbreaker and channels positive energy. It stings the undead, and they hiss and glower at Emeralda.
Flint and Oathbreaker both try to pile damage on the Elf, but neither have any luck connecting with their attacks. His aburations are formidable.
Sam and Braugh try their best to push forward, attacking and healing together in unison. Braugh batters the corpse of the Gnoll in frustration!
Top of Round 6
The half-elf volleys another charge of magic missiles, again at Braugh. [12 Damage to Braugh.]
The wizard steps away from the elementals, again suffering a barrage of pounding fists. One seems to connect, but his damage resistance buffers out the attack. He concentrates on Oathbreaker for a moment, then expels a large amount of magic in his direction. (Dispel magic succeeds vs DC 18 with a 20.)
Oathbreaker feels the boons of Good Hope fade from his person.
The Human volleys two more shots at Oathbreaker. (Hit AC 24 and 27 for 9 and 7 damage. Oathbreaker is no longer bleeding.)
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 14 -- HP 55/55 Invisible Tuesday October 1st, 2013 8:44:10 PM
Knowing full well that Bruagh is about to charge away from him, Sam hums a third CLW spell to aid his long-time friend. (Bruagh is healed for 8 hp)
With that he unslings his crossbow and loads a bolt of undead bane. The bard continues to hum the battle song all the while. (inspire courage continued)
ooc-good hope and inspire courage (as long as Sam is up) will last through the fight. Please don't forget your bonuses.
Flint Ironclad, Honored of Clan Ironbane (Mark) -- AC 23/14t/19ff -- Hp 28/61 d20+16=23 ; d20+16=21 ; d20+16=34 ; 3d6+10=24 ; d6=1 ; 3d6+10=17 ; d6=1 ; 3d6+10=17 ; d6=6 ; 3d6+10=18 ; d6=4 ; Tuesday October 1st, 2013 10:09:01 PM
OOC: in last post i stated that flint re-positioned but neglected to say where to. It should have been to m11 so he had line of sight. Posting as if he is there...
Flint lines up his bow his mind screaming at himself for missing, Focus, and hit the damned thing! He draws fresh arrows and sends them at the Elf hoping at least one breaches its defenses.
~~ Full attack, 4 arrows of undead bane (that is an expensive attack!) ooc: hit 23/23/21/29 for 24+1/17+1/17+6/18+4
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 14 -- HP 55/55 Invisible Tuesday October 1st, 2013 10:45:51 PM
Ooc-Gargul better love Flint! Wow!
Terser, Honored of Clan Ironbane (Warren G): HP 82/82 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 24 (AC 14 atm)(raging HP 100/100, AC 19/11/19 - CMD 26) d20+19=24 ; d10+19=29 ; Wednesday October 2nd, 2013 11:38:22 AM move around web to D2
With the hyena man incapacitated, Terser's eyes are drawn to the brightly coloured bolts that keep erupting from the webbing. He gives thanks again for his reach, and cuts through the webs to their source, hoping to knock out the caster before he uses any more charges from Karnas' new wand.
attack on half elf hit AC 24 for 29 damage
Emeralda Everbrawl AC13 (no armor; Shield of Faith, Bard Music Buff), HP58/58 d20+12=30 ; d8+12=20 ; 4d6=20 ; Wednesday October 2nd, 2013 1:36:03 PM
Growling low in her throat, Emeralda gives rein to the anger building inside her by stomping forward and planting herself between the two enemies and Oathbreaker.
"HAMMER TIME!!!" the Dwarf lass yodels, her oversize hammer lifting and falling upon the annoying elf that has kept tossing hurtful magic at the Grim Guard. She couldn't help but smile when she heard the blow connect. Ordinarily Emeralda would have followed up her hammer blow with another one, but Oathbreaker had suffered some nasty damage and she had to make sure that he, too, had a fighting chance to kick butt in battle, so she loosed her third wave of Positive Energy for the day, healing the living in her area of influence while damaging the undead...
OOC: Emeralda has stomped over to C12/13 on the map, whereupon she did lay the smackdown on the elf spellcaster by smiting him with her hammer, hitting AC30 for 20hpd (thank you VERY much, Bardic Buff!) Her burst of Positive Energy heals the living within 30 feet of her for 20hp.
Taggart Oathbreaker (Ian) 21/18/18 - 25/67 - CMD 24 Wednesday October 2nd, 2013 2:59:45 PM
The Oathbreaker steps back, taking a deep breath to find his center. ------------------- If the Oathbreaker is being threatened, he will take a step back, otherwise he'll stay put Use Wholeness of Body to heal 7HP Ki Points remaining: 4 And for future reference, he does have the feat Deflect Arrows, so I assume the first attack each round from the human is invalid
Karnas (L1-7 L2-5 L3- 4): AC12/12/10 - CMD13 - HP18/40 , Cark AC: 19/16/17 - CMD 14 - HP 20/20, Blindsense 20' d8+1=2 ; d8+1=4 ; d20+13=25 ; d20+10=21 ; d8+1=7 ; d20+6=24 ; d20+6=19 ; d20+6=11 ; d20+6=13 ; d6+4=10 ; d6+4=8 ; d6+4=9 ; d6+4=5 ; Wednesday October 2nd, 2013 3:25:26 PM
Karnas resumes his trek to get to Braugh and offer him aid, moving to H4 and using his wand on Braugh.
Cark does much the same, keeping up with Taggart as he moves and using the wand once again on him.
The elementals follow the same order yet again
OOC:
Actions; Karnas; Std- Use cure light wand on Braugh. UMD passed with 25, healed for 4 Move- Move to H4
Cark; Move- Move to Oathbreaker's space, get soft cover from him. Std- Attempt UMD, pass with 21, use cure light on Oath, heal for 7
Earth Elementals; Move- B11,C11, one square underground. Std- Ready action to strike against the caster if he attempts to cast anything or move anywhere, and both will take AoO if the caster attempts to leave their threatened area. Potentially 4 attacks between the 2 elementals. Attack rolls of 24,19,11,13 Damage rolls of 10,8,9,5
Sleep like your dead. Wednesday October 2nd, 2013 7:53:40 PM
(Just waiting on Braugh!)
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 22/12/16 -- CMD 23/27 -- HP 59/101 -- Mage Armor, Haste d20+5=24 ; d20+18=27 ; d10+19=27 ; Wednesday October 2nd, 2013 8:35:35 PM
Bruagh pushes towards the Half-Elf, and attacks if he gets in range.
Strength Check: 24 Attack: 27 Damage: 27
Sleep like your dead. Wednesday October 2nd, 2013 9:34:11 PM
Incoming.
Sleep like your dead. Wednesday October 2nd, 2013 10:04:33 PM Bottom of Round 6
Sam gives Braugh a final bit of healing, then loads a special bolt. The time for killing has come!
Flint moves and readies a magical arsenal of enchanted arrows. All but one miss the mark, but that one is all he needed. The arrow lodges into the chest of the undead wizard, exploding with magical energy that seeks and shuts down the dead foe in a matter of seconds. The Wizard falls backwards and lazy tendrils of smoke curl upwards from his husk.
Terser uses the natural gift of the barbarian... speed.. and circles around the webs for an angle on the sorcerer. His glaive strikes true, removing a large chunk of flesh and robe from the juju-half elf.
Emeralda charges forward, intent on sharing the love of Domi with their deadly enemies. When Flint's arrows drop the Elf in front of her, she lets her momentum carry her swing into the human with the bow. The Rogue folds in half from the force of the blow and crumples in a heap to the ground. (DM OOC: Changed your action here, sorry. Flint killed your target, and since channeling and attacking are both standard actions, you can only do one or the other! Also, in the future note that your large size uses 4 squares on a map, you have a total reach of 10ft.)
Oathbreaker remembers that he is mortal, and channels some of his inner focus into reknitting some of the skin and muscle damaged by the rogues arrows.
Karnas and Cark do their best to pass off as arcane clerics, swatting allies haphazardly with healing thwacks of love. With no enemies remaining, the elementals return towards Karnas and wait at his side.
Braugh (it's actually a CMB vs spell DC when moving through a web!) powers through the webs and brings his axe to bear on his sorcerous enemy, removing it's top half while he is still skewered on Tersers glaive.[/b]
The night is eerie and still. The danger has passed for now.
What do the Grim Guard do next?
Terser, Honored of Clan Ironbane (Warren G): HP 82/82 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 24 (AC 14 atm)(raging HP 100/100, AC 19/11/19 - CMD 26) Wednesday October 2nd, 2013 10:13:09 PM
Terser calms himself with effort, knowing that he may need to draw on his rage again this night, despite the apparent calm. He immediately starts check on the nearby tents, seeing if anyone had been caught in the crossfire, or been an unfortunate victim.
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 14 -- HP 55/55 Invisible Wednesday October 2nd, 2013 11:31:01 PM
Sam ceases his inspirational humming. He remains invisible and casts dancing lights. The spheres of light illuminate the area as the Grim Guard looks for danger. Sam stands motionless until his invisibility wears off.
Sleep like your dead. Thursday October 3rd, 2013 10:54:09 AM
Post inc.
Terser, Honored of Clan Ironbane (Warren G): HP 82/82 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 24 (AC 14 atm)(raging HP 100/100, AC 19/11/19 - CMD 26) Thursday October 3rd, 2013 11:22:07 AM
Ooc: Fyi, posting may be spotty today and tomorrow, visiting family. Should be able to get small posts in though.
Aftermath. Thursday October 3rd, 2013 11:36:35 AM
With the enemy defeated, spells fade and rage subsides.
The Grim Guard start picking through the battle, trying to gather some clue about the attackers and their motivations. They explain to Emeralda that they have encountered this kind of undead before, recently in fact. They seem to retain their abilities and skills from life, even in undeath.
All of the enemy are extremely well armed and armored. If the Grim Guard hadn't awoke during the initial rounds of spellcasting, it could have been a far different battle.
Picking through the enemy gear and possessions uncovers a small parchment letter wrapped in a tube. It is written in common.
"If you are holding this then you have successfully passed your final test and hold in your hands this gift we make to you. It is the final cipher to decode the remainder of your Book of Secrets. You will find it possesses a number of abilities that will aid you in the future. Remember, you survived this test through a combination of your own personal power and because you followed our commands to build a worthy lair and army of your own. Each of us must be our own local focus of power. We do not abide the fool or the weak."
Knowledge Arcana: DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { The sudden appearance of the enemy here combined with the strange magical feelings that Terser experienced earlier seems a curious coincidence. Perhaps a thorough investigation of the book will reveal more. }
Perception: DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {The gear these creatures wore is not only of great quality, but apparently brand new. Further, there are no signs of wear or long travel through the Scab apparent on either boots, nor leather, nor weapons. Whatever Distance these creatures traveled, they had not been walking for long. }
Survival: DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { Poking through the camp, you find a set of tracks. Thanks to the Ogre, the trail is not hard to follow. It leads maybe 800 ft away and then vanishes. After a number of attempts to find the trail again, you are sure you have missed nothing.}
Magical Treasure: Greatclub (Large Sized), Wand (+5 bonus to spell craft to identify), 9 Arrows, Belt, Cloak, Headband.
Experience
From Monsters: 1200 to each player. Ad Hoc: 500 each player for adverse battle conditions. (Ambush while sleeping.)
Taggart Oathbreaker (Ian) 21/18/18 - 32/67 - CMD 24 d20+14=27 ; d20+4=17 ; Thursday October 3rd, 2013 11:48:48 AM
The Oathbreaker looks around at the scene, frowning as he realizes the quality of their enemies weapons. (Perception: 27) He looks around at his allies, the tension in his muscles relaxing for a moment. It does the beardless dwarf good to see his old friends again after some time. But as he usually does, the masked dwarf vanishes to follow the ogre's tracks. (Survival: 17) He returns a short while later with his report.
"This equipment... it's too nice for these things. Far too well crafted. And their tracks ends about eight hundred feet that way. They just... end. There's nothing." His face softens for a moment as he lets a rare and genuine smile through. "And... it is good to see you all again. I apologize for my absence."
Emeralda Everbrawl AC13 (no armor; Shield of Faith, Bard Music Buff), HP58/58 d20+6=15 ; d20+4=10 ; Thursday October 3rd, 2013 12:31:17 PM OOOC: Emeralda has rolled 15 for Perception and 10 for Survival and cannot roll for Know (arcana) as she isn't trained in that at all.
"What a battle!" the Dwarf lass almost sings the statement, practically glowing with abated excitement. "Who needs healing? You all were fantastic during that combat!" She fishes out a wand and holds it aloft, looking eagerly from face to face, tapping people and healing them up of their wounds.
"How about you, cutie?" Emeralda asked the gnome amongst them. "I'm Emeralda. I'm a cleric of Domi...oooooo--would YOU like to receive a blessing of Domi...???" An anticipatory grin lights up the young cleric's face...it's a smile that Sam isn't 100% sure he likes, since the eager priestess seems a bit...overeager.
(Now that Emeralda's Enlarge Person spell has worn off, Sam sees a four-foot-tall Dwarf female with merry green eyes, a ruddy complexion and long brown braids. The overall impression is that she seems a natural choice as cleric to Domi, the Woldian god known for his love of battle. And she's smiling like in her character portrait. Hee hee.)
OOC: Whomsoever needs healing--roll a d8+1 for as many times as you need/want HP restored--just PLEASE post how many charges of Emeralda's wand you're using, since I need to keep track of that so I know how many spells to recharge the wand with...
DM Ken: You cannot recharge wands in Pathfinder without levels of Fixer. Only staves can be recharged per core rules.
LATER EDIT: yeesh, I keep forgetting! Sigh...
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 14 -- HP 55/55 d20+8=15 ; d20=16 ; d20+10=14 ; d20+10=21 ; d20+10=14 ; d20+10=12 ; d20+10=29 ; d20+10=15 ; Thursday October 3rd, 2013 4:04:23 PM
Sam appears and is met by the new cleric of Domi. He remains silent as she speaks. After hearing the proposition, he shakes his head at the idea of a blessing from Domi. It is clear that he is highly aversed to the idea, but he gives no reason to why. With a sad look on his face, the bard bends down, writes the word "Sam" in the dirt, and walks away.
(Although Sam auto-passes the knowledge check, he has no info on the book as it pertains to the clue. He failed both the perception and survival rolls.)
Sam carefully examines the magical gear and does his best to identify it. He pulls a piece of paper and writing implements (all of fine quality) from his bag and makes a list written neatly in dwarven. Once done he silently hands the list to Bruagh.
Magical Treasure and Spellcraft rolls to identify Greatclub (Large Sized). 14 Wand (+5 bonus to spell craft to identify). 21 + 5= 26 9 Arrows. 14 Belt. 12 Cloak. 29 Headband. 15
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 22/12/16 -- CMD 23/27 -- HP 59/101 -- Mage Armor, Haste Thursday October 3rd, 2013 10:33:57 PM
Bruagh says nothing but hugs his friend Sam.
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 14 -- HP 55/55 Thursday October 3rd, 2013 11:00:38 PM
Sam forces a closed-mouth smile as he hugs his friend. The gnome nods to the group. It is clear to all that he is miserable, depressed, and most likely sorry for leaving.
Karnas (L1-7 L2-5 L3- 4): AC12/12/10 - CMD13 - HP18/40 , Cark AC: 19/16/17 - CMD 14 - HP 20/20, Blindsense 20' Friday October 4th, 2013 3:21:27 AM
Now that they were out of the fight, Cark and Karnas look to their returned friend, Karnas smiling as Cark flew over and landed on his shoulder. "So, perhaps now we can actually try having me as a translator this time? Think in my general direction, and i'll relay the message. As before, think of some signal you can use if you need me, and i'll fly over when needed"
OOC: @sam: As before, if Sam wants to speak and Cark's in range, just use her telepathy to talk to others.
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 14 -- HP 55/55 Friday October 4th, 2013 8:09:12 AM
Sam nods and telepathically communicates to the group through the familiar.
"I'm sorry for leaving. This curse was more than I could bare. I hope you'll forgive me. I think my communication will be a rare occurrence. Gargul saw fit to punish me. I don't need to have him smite me for 'talking' this way. I'll write and gesture for the most part. This time will be hard for me. I can think of no better group to with who'll help me cope with this affliction. Grim Guard indeed. I guess misery does love company ."
Emeralda Everbrawl AC19/12/17, HP58/58 3d8+7=23 ; 3d8+7=21 ; 3d8+7=22 ; 2d8+7=15 ; 2d8+7=11 ; 4d8+7=25 ; d8+5=13 ; d8+5=9 ; d8+5=12 ; Friday October 4th, 2013 12:05:12 PM
VERY surprised to meet what appears to be a bard who will not speak, Emeralda blinks and turns to the others.
"What up with that?" she asks very frankly, clearly expecting an explanation. As whomever it is answers her question, she assesses whom is hurt and--foregoing the use of her curative wand--converts her leftover spells to heal up the wounded.
Emeralda casts Cure Serious Wounds on Bruagh (23), Oathbreaker(21) and Karnas (22hp; completely healing Karnas); she then casts Cure Moderate Wounds on Bruagh (15) and Oathbreaker (11); then--cursing herself for overlooking the oddly-silent Flint--she casts Cure Critical Wounds on Flint(25). Her final round of Cure Light Wounds (one spell each for Bruagh, Oathbreaker and Flint) completely heals up the three Grim Guards.
Aftermath. Friday October 4th, 2013 12:41:05 PM
Sam easily identifies a Cloak of Elvenkind and a Wand of Magic Missiles, CL5.
The rest of the gear seems to be a mystery for now but perhaps that isn't even enough to register on a happy and heartfelt reunion among brothers.
Oathbreaker tracks the monsters to their apparent source, a random spot of earth not very far away. He also shares that the gear is new and has not seen much wear or travel. Karnas, despite his skill in such things, doesn't apply his mind to any of the mysteries above.
At this point the options are few. Remain awake through the night and establish a watchstanding order, or consider the danger passed and get respectable sleep, or possibly pack up and begin doing some investigating? Maybe the book holds a clue. It is mid-night currently.
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 14 -- HP 55/55 Friday October 4th, 2013 2:07:53 PM
Sam offers the wand to Karnas and gestures that he and others try to identify the remaining items.
ooc-Sam can give a +3 bonus with "inspire competence" to help identify the items.
Emeralda Everbrawl AC19/12/17, HP58/58 Friday October 4th, 2013 2:35:26 PM
Emeralda suppressed a yawn.
"By the way," she pointed out, "Wouldn't it be a good idea to have someone stay awake to guard us? I didn't think of it before...I'm not an adventurer. I would volunteer to guard, but I don't have much magic left to defend us with. I'll need to rest up a bit first..."
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 14 -- HP 55/55 Friday October 4th, 2013 3:16:53 PM
After someone, hopefully tries to identify the remaining items, Sam goes to sleep. As per usual, no dwarf that is used to him expects him to be taking a watch.
Taggart Oathbreaker (Ian) 21/18/18 - 67/67 - CMD 24 d20+14=17 ; Friday October 4th, 2013 3:55:51 PM
Wordlessly, the Oathbreaker takes a place beside the door to the tent and sits down, crossing his legs. He pulled the hood of his cloak up and stares forward, waiting for anything else that may approach them. (Perception: 17)
Terser, Honored of Clan Ironbane (Warren G): HP 82/82 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 24 (AC 14 atm)(raging HP 100/100, AC 19/11/19 - CMD 26) d20+11=22 ; Friday October 4th, 2013 6:52:00 PM
Terser welcomes his friends back, thanks Taggart for taking first watch, and tells him he'll be up early to relieve him, then heads to bed.
Perception 22 for when he wakes up.
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 22/12/16 -- CMD 23/27 -- HP 59/101 -- Mage Armor, Haste Sunday October 6th, 2013 12:06:26 AM
Bruagh will take middle watch.
Aftermath. Monday October 7th, 2013 1:02:03 PM
DM Post inc about 4:30 today!
Aftermath. Monday October 7th, 2013 6:53:35 PM
The Grim Guard settle back to sleep, their watches uneventful. Despite Sams best hopes, none of those with magical inclinations seem to want to spend much time on the dropped gear of the foe.
Day has come, and with it new possibilities.
You have the cipher to finish decoding the Book of Secrets. You also remember that magical wards and protections are needed to handle it safely. Other than that, the book itself, and the magics that power it, are a bit of a mystery.
Further, there is the issue of your mysterious assailants. Where did they come from? How did they find you? Perhaps, to the Grim Guard, the how and why doesn't matter as much as it might to someone else.
Terser, Honored of Clan Ironbane (Warren G): HP 82/82 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 24 (AC 14 atm)(raging HP 100/100, AC 19/11/19 - CMD 26) Monday October 7th, 2013 7:16:49 PM I'm sorry I didn't have the presence of thought to do it last night, but I wanted to welcome you back, Sam. You don't know how hard things are without you. I'm sorry that I helped lead to your affliction, and if there's anything I can do for you, you just have to, you know, grunt and point, I guess.
He fills Sam in on the book and what they were able to decipher, and shows him the key for the final part of the book. We put a name down, which likely led to the attack last night. It felt like someone was watching us as we wrote, so magic probably brought them here as well. We need to translate the rest, but we'll need Emerelda's protections if we are to open the book again. Good call declining the blessing, by the way. She has a...unique view of Domi's will.
Emeralda Everbrawl AC19/12/17, HP58/58 Monday October 7th, 2013 7:44:28 PM
Emeralda rested, prayed to Domi for the magic she may need for the upcoming day, then went to make sure there was someone to tend the Blessings from Domi booth in her absence. She returned to the Grim Guard's tent, where she carefully made sure that Bruagh had the spells needed for protecting him from further adverse effects from deciphering the Terrible Black Tome.
OOC: I believe that Bruagh needs Bless and Protection from Evil from Emeralda's wands, followed up with Deathward from her known spells. She'll recast Consecrate on the area and then use however many Comprehend Language charges as may be needed for this bout of the translating.
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 22/12/16 -- CMD 23/27 -- HP 59/101 -- Mage Armor, Haste Monday October 7th, 2013 8:46:39 PM
Bruagh smiles at Emeralda Everbrawl. "Thank you for coming to our aid in a time of need. That is how we have all become members of the Grim Guard. I would ask that you join us permanently. We can promised nothing aside from the Guarantee to fight evil wherever we may find it and use whatever means necessary to destroy it. That and that you will have loyal brothers and sisters with you for life regardless of how long you might choose to remain with us." The warrior holds out his hand waiting to see if the tough lass will accept.
Regardless of her choice, he will take her boons and attempt to gleen more from the texts.
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 14 -- HP 55/55 Monday October 7th, 2013 11:01:55 PM
Sam pats Terser on the arm and nods. The gnome seems to have no blame to assign to any mortal aside from himself.
Sam gets Bruagh's attention, points to himself, then his eyes, and then the book.
Karnas (L1-7 L2-5 L3- 4): AC12/12/10 - CMD13 - HP18/40 , Cark AC: 19/16/17 - CMD 14 - HP 20/20, Blindsense 20' Monday October 7th, 2013 11:25:12 PM
With the battle concluded, Karnas went back to the tent and opted to rest instead of continue crafting, Very possibly getting up later than usual. Once he woke the next day, he went to join the rest with the book.
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 14 -- HP 55/55 Tuesday October 8th, 2013 9:40:33 AM
Ooc -Can Karnas take a shot at identifying items? I offered my +3 inspire competence bonus for each roll.
Taggart Oathbreaker (Ian) 21/18/18 - 67/67 - CMD 24 Tuesday October 8th, 2013 9:48:20 AM
The Oathbreaker simply waits for the more magically inclined members of the group to figure things out.
Emeralda Everbrawl AC19/12/17, HP58/58 Tuesday October 8th, 2013 10:41:27 AM
The emerald-hued eyes the cleric was named for grew wide at Bruagh's words.
"But...all I did...was what any cleric of Domi would do..." she pointed out, clearly flustered a bit. She looked down upon the outstretched hand. "I...I..." The young Dwarf looked up to gauge the earnestness of the warrior in front of her, then took the hand offered in a very firm grip, pumping it very enthusiastically.
"Thank you, sir, thank you!" Emeralda said excitedly, "I would be honored to become a member of the Grim Guard! Just think of all the chances we'll have to test our mettle in combat!!!" Her grin is wide as she almost shakes Bruagh's arm off his body.
The last page... Tuesday October 8th, 2013 1:06:07 PM
Using the cipher obtained by the undead, it is not hard work to decode the last of the Book of Secrets. Emeralda's wards are still necessary, although her wand of comprehend languages is not.
"Congratulations. You have survived the gift we bestowed upon you, the final key to your Book of Secrets. If you have survived, then either yourself or your forces are of such strength that we acknowledge you as a worthy affiliate."
This chapter reveals the book's expanded uses and the implementation of greater strategy to achieve advanced goals. It would seem they have methods of political impersonation, as well as manipulation. The Necromantic art they pursue also focuses on both Divine and Arcane studies, and so affiliates within both schools are constantly pursued. A lot of this work requires much back and forth between the Shadow Masters and their affiliates, so the book seems to offer a practical solution. Teleportation. It would seem that the Shadow Masters operate from a place they refer to as Dun Maar. Entry strictly requires a Book of Secrets, as the only way in is teleportation. Furthermore, all magical travel is barred to those who do not possess a Book of Secrets that has been completely deciphered.
Unfortunately, a large amount of a substance called Figmatus Residue is needed to activate that particular function of the book, and none of the Grim Guard are in possession of the stuff.
Even worse, as you decipher the writings in the last bit of the book, the last page rewrites itself even as you read it!
"You dabble with powers that shall consume you. You are resourceful to have defeated Runus and decoded his Book of Secrets, but now your meddling has ended. We have the measure of you and have locked this Book from our Halls. Find another way to pass your time."
Know Arcana Explanation, DC 15: Highlight to display spoiler: {After feeling the lingering presence of Divination on the book, you realize that it is a focus for Scrying. This is also likely how the undead were lead to you, with Braugh's signature acting as a catalyst for the Scry. It seems it was an automatic function however, as the Shadow Masters would not have sent you a cipher to unlock the book, knowing you weren't Runus. Now however, they appear to be aware of your actions. From the sounds of things, they have disabled the use of this Book as a key to bypass their anti-teleportation wards. }
Know Arcana Solution, DC 20: Highlight to display spoiler: {There are a few rumored "Wild Magic" zones in The Scab. You hypothesize that the Shadow Masters currently allow all Books of Secrets as a key unless a Book has been specifically blocked. By using the item in the Wild Magic zone, there is a chance that your book might not give off the same magical imprint, meaning it might not remain blocked from use. }
(Sam +2 Circumstance Bonus) Know Arcana/Craft Alchemy DC 20: Highlight to display spoiler: {Figmatus Residue is a substance that has been connected with Mithril but isn't very well understood. Only the Gnomes, who use it frequently in their engineering and religious projects, have any idea of how to use it reliably. Even then, it is a fringe resource used by more radical Gnomish researchers.}
(Sam +2 Circumstance Bonus) Know Geography/History DC 15:Highlight to display spoiler: { There is a Gnomish mining settlement on the outskirts of The Scab named Brightnstone. They operate somewhat outside the normal balance of power in the Scab, and may be in possession of the stuff.}
Of course, what exactly this has to do with Tahni is still uncertain, but Ashtrious hasn't led you astray thus far. Perhaps the two, Tahni and The Shadow, are connected?
Terser, Honored of Clan Ironbane (Warren G): HP 82/82 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 24 (AC 14 atm)(raging HP 100/100, AC 19/11/19 - CMD 26) Tuesday October 8th, 2013 1:15:01 PM So...has anyone heard of Dun Maar? Though it looks like we need to find and kill another necromancer to get in.
Terser has little to no idea how to proceed with this information.
DM OOC: Have faith in your men! Failing that, you are at a cultural fair with persons from several of the longest lived races on the Wold. Surely there might be someone who can help you?
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 14 -- HP 55/55 Tuesday October 8th, 2013 3:35:47 PM
Ooc-Sam will be able to auto pass these checks. When I get home ill craft a way to tell you guys the details
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 14 -- HP 55/55 Tuesday October 8th, 2013 5:50:45 PM
(take 10 on each knowledge roll for a score of 21)
Sam jots notes down on a piece of paper.
"This book is a key. We need to find a "wild magic zone" where it can still be used to travel. First we need to find Figmatus Residue. I know of a Gnomish mining settlement on the outskirts of the Scab. We'll need it to travel and hopefully find Tahni."
Terser, Honored of Clan Ironbane (Warren G): HP 82/82 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 24 (AC 14 atm)(raging HP 100/100, AC 19/11/19 - CMD 26) Tuesday October 8th, 2013 6:39:28 PM Well that's a strange turn of events. We have a gnome that acts like a dwarf, and now one of us will need to act like a gnome to buy some of this residue stuff! I bet there's a place with maps around, think this wild magic stuff will be marked? Or is it one of those "we'll know if when we feel it things" you magic folks can sense?
Karnas (L1-7 L2-5 L3- 4): AC12/12/10 - CMD13 - HP18/40 , Cark AC: 19/16/17 - CMD 14 - HP 20/20, Blindsense 20' d20+11=31 ; Wednesday October 9th, 2013 4:57:00 AM "I think it'll be one of those things only us casters can sense. They're zones of heavy magical flux, any casting you attempt to do within them can be empowered, lessened, made to rebound upon yourself, negated entirely, or one of many other fun little traps or boons. You roll the cosmic dice and hope that it doesn't turn up with you or your ally's downfall. Although, they can be fun to experiment in. If you stick to non-lethal spells, or spells that don't adversely effect you when rebounded, it can actually be beneficial. It also applies to all enemies within, anyone who uses a fireball in a wild magic zone is asking to have it thrown back in their face."
Cark looks up at Karnas. "So, if I used my cure wand in such a place, I wouldn't be adversely affected?"
He shrugs "Not really, you might heal a enemy, or silence them, or make pink posies rain upon their head. Actually, if you ran among the enemy ranks when you cast it, it would be interesting to see if luck fancies you.|
OOC: Nat 20 on knowledge arcane check
The last page... Wednesday October 9th, 2013 10:12:56 AM DM Ken OOC:Only a couple of responses folks. Lets work to keep that missed post % down! Weve been one of the worst games for awhile in that regard.
I'll hold off until about 5 or 6 pm CST to give you all a chance to reply to the previous DM post.
Taggart Oathbreaker (Ian) 21/18/18 - 67/67 - CMD 24 Wednesday October 9th, 2013 11:43:36 AM
Cracking his knuckles loudly, the Oathbreaker chimes in with, "Will there be problems at the mine? We have gold. I do not see why they would reject it for this... whatever residue."
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 22/12/16 -- CMD 23/27 -- HP 59/101 -- Mage Armor, Haste Wednesday October 9th, 2013 12:26:04 PM
I will trust in our magic users to lead the way.
The last page... Wednesday October 9th, 2013 5:43:21 PM
Sam accurately portrays the situation to the others. He knows the Gnomes to be protective of their settlement, but doesn't think they would be aggressive unless provoked. They are likely shrewd negotiators, having survived this long away from any real kingdom to offer them support.
While there are no documented magic zones in The Scab, anyone with spell casting ability would certainly feel amiss the second it was entered. Karnas in particular seems familiar with the phenomenon.
The Grim Guard can set out at any time. The catacombs portal at the fair still exists, and they recently acquired some items, although they are not yet all identified.
Treasure Recap:
Greatclub (Large Sized, unidentified), Wand of Magic Missiles (45 charges)(CL5), 9 Arrows (unidentified), Belt (unidentified), Cloak of Elvenkind, Headband (unidentified).
(When you all are ready to head out let me know. We can retroactively apply your catacombs purchases. Just make sure to use proper channels and update character sheets.)
Emeralda Everbrawl AC19/12/17, HP58/58 Wednesday October 9th, 2013 7:08:18 PM 'Domi's digits...a REAL adventure!!!' Emeralda thought to herself, barely suppressing her inclination to dance in place. She double-checked her gear and made arrangements to have Brother Bartholomew take over the Domi's Blessings Booth. The temple staff wasn't exactly happy to hear that the more serious cleric would be manning their space at the Stone Festival...for some odd reason, the contributions to the temple seemed to be a bit more plentiful when Emeralda was the person dispensing the blessings.
However, the clerics at the temple all agreed that aiding Lord Ironbane's daughter, Talia, by accompanying the Grim Guard was the right thing to do, so they bid her farewell and sent her along to join the doughty team of adventurers.
She passed the blessing booth on her way to join the Grim Guard before they left for their destination, waving enthusiastically at the lonely Brother Bart as he sat in solitary silence. Strange that he didn't even wave back...
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 14 -- HP 55/55 Wednesday October 9th, 2013 8:56:43 PM
Sam slips back into the tent and changes into his courtier's outfit. Hopefully his clothes will represent him in a way his voice can not. The group sees him looking his best as he steps out of the tent. His official DrakesMeade patches and medal clearly represent the bard's intentions...business.
Terser, Honored of Clan Ironbane (Warren G): HP 82/82 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 24 (AC 14 atm)(raging HP 100/100, AC 19/11/19 - CMD 26) Wednesday October 9th, 2013 9:30:43 PM
Terser makes use of his education and records the treasure, remembering the excitement of a heavy purse and a shrewd deal. He is eager to sell additional loot, but manages to restrain himself until his companions figure out what the rest of it is, and decides what they would like to keep.
Otherwise, he is ready to embark again.
Taggart Oathbreaker (Ian) 21/18/18 - 67/67 - CMD 24 Thursday October 10th, 2013 12:07:54 AM
The Oathbreaker pulls his hood up around his head, adjusting his mask. He nods silently, ready to leave.
Karnas (L1-7 L2-5 L3- 4): AC12/12/10 - CMD13 - HP18/40 , Cark AC: 19/16/17 - CMD 14 - HP 20/20, Blindsense 20' Thursday October 10th, 2013 3:16:55 AM
Karnas looks among the group and shrugs. "We had several items we needed identified didn't we? Might as well get to it." He looks for and grabs the items, casting detect magic and identify before getting to work.
OOC: Take 10 gives 31 spellcraft for indentify, if I need higher for any items I'll roll it out.
The last page... Thursday October 10th, 2013 11:38:45 AM
DM Post today around 4:30 or 5.
The last page... Thursday October 10th, 2013 6:55:41 PM
Karnas decides to cast Identify, which greatly aids him at identifying the magical loot.
In summary, he finds a Greatclub +1 (Large size, so unusable by the Grim Guard) 9 +1 Flaming Arrows, a Belt of Dexterity +2, and a Headband of Intellect +2 (which has been keyed to the Stealth skill).
That last bit of adventure management out of the way, the Grim Guard are seem eager to set off towards Brightnstone, which Sam recalls is at least 4 days away, assuming they move at double time. Provisions might be necessary, as well as drinkable water.
(Please give me the specifics of any particular marching order, watch pairs, catacombs visits, and so forth.)
Terser, Honored of Clan Ironbane (Warren G): HP 82/82 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 24 (AC 14 atm)(raging HP 100/100, AC 19/11/19 - CMD 26) Thursday October 10th, 2013 7:06:26 PM Does anyone lay claim to any of this? We got a shiny amulet lying around too. Otherwise, I can sell it and buy provisions out of the proceeds before splitting our shares. Just let me know.
LOOT LIST Amulet of natural armor +2 Greatclub +1 (Large Sized) Wand of Magic Missiles (45 charges)(CL5) 9 +1 Flaming Arrows Belt of Dexterity +2 Cloak of Elvenkind Headband of Intellect +2 (stealth skill)
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 14 -- HP 55/55 Thursday October 10th, 2013 9:50:00 PM
Sam glances over the loot and seems disinterested. The gnome throws his pack on his back and slings his crossbow. He finds his place in the middle of the marching order and points the group in the direction of the gnomish settlement. Those who know him best notice a return of his sunny disposition. Perhaps the possibility of finding a cherished friend has his spirits up.
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 22/12/16 -- CMD 23/27 -- HP 59/101 -- Mage Armor, Haste d20+11=25 ; Thursday October 10th, 2013 11:05:49 PM
Bruagh either takes up point or rear guard depending on what the others do.
Perception: 25 Middle Watch.
Emeralda Everbrawl AC19/12/17, HP58/58 Thursday October 10th, 2013 11:25:48 PM
"If you're offering, good sir," Emeralda said politely, "I would humbly ask for either of the items that may boost battlefield protection. This last combat showed me that I am in need of being able to not worry about someone getting in a lucky blow during combat..."
OOC: Em is referring to possibly being granted ownership of either the Amulet of Natural Armor or the Belt of Dexterity. However, I--as the player--am well aware that this stuff is loot from before she joined, so if you're feeling generous, thanks in advance. If not, no problem.
Karnas (L1-7 L2-5 L3- 4): AC12/12/10 - CMD13 - HP18/40 , Cark AC: 19/16/17 - CMD 14 - HP 20/20, Blindsense 20' Friday October 11th, 2013 5:50:59 AM
Karnas looks over the loot and shrugs.
Cark, meanwhile looks to the wand and then back to Karnas. "I could use the wand when healing isn't a great option." He shrugs. "You could, it would attract more hate your way though. Enemies won't like to leave a flyer that keeps pinging them alive. You'd need to stay far from the battle, and if we needed you to come in and heal you'd have all the enemies in range taking out the easy target. No, I don't think it's a good idea. A fog of some sort, or some spell to distract or mark targets would be better i think, much easier to hide it's you using it."
She looks to the wand, and then nods at Karnas. "Your right, your getting me a non-healing wand though, and soon." Karnas nods as well, then looks back to the group.
OOC: No claim on any items, will buy a obscuring mist wand, and 2 dancing light wands for 1500g total.
Terser, Honored of Clan Ironbane (Warren G): HP 82/82 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 24 (raging HP 100/100, AC 19/11/19 - CMD 26) d20+11=31 ; Friday October 11th, 2013 9:54:06 AM ooc: The belt of dex is from this combat, so you have as much claim as anyone.
Terser jokes as Emerelda. Fine by me if you want that belt. Those of us that aren't so sturdy need to worry about avoiding the blows of the enemies, harhar.
1st watch, perception nat 20 for 31
Taggart Oathbreaker (Ian) 21/18/18 - 67/67 - CMD 24 Friday October 11th, 2013 11:20:38 AM "I do not need anything. The Scab provided for me while I was gone."
The last page... Friday October 11th, 2013 1:16:53 PM DM Ken OOC: No post today friends, sorry.
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 14 -- HP 55/55 Friday October 11th, 2013 6:49:37 PM
Ooc-Is someone keeping track of items? I'd like to drop the crossbow for a short spear of undead bane eventually.
Karnas (L1-7 L2-5 L3- 4): AC12/12/10 - CMD13 - HP18/40 , Cark AC: 19/16/17 - CMD 14 - HP 20/20, Blindsense 20' Friday October 11th, 2013 10:05:32 PM
OOC: Copying and modfying what we last had;
Bruagh - Boots of Striding and Springing + 3408.25 gp Terser - Headband of CHA +2 + 4158.25 gp Oathbreaker - Bracers of Armor +3 + 1658.25 gp
Karnas, Devlin, Flint - 6158.25gp
The new items have a raw value of 12.185k We have 6 players I believe, so 2140g added to all, making a total of 8298.25g per character since APG transition.
If Esmeralda wants to claim the natural armor belt, she'd need to give up 1859g to be spread among the group. If she wants the dex belt, she'd only get 140g added to her character If she wants both, she needs to give the group 3859g (Other 5 members go up to 2912g for this sell, total 9070 per character since APG)
Karnas (L1-7 L2-5 L3- 4): AC12/12/10 - CMD13 - HP18/40 , Cark AC: 19/16/17 - CMD 14 - HP 20/20, Blindsense 20' Friday October 11th, 2013 10:10:08 PM
OOC: Also realized I don't actually have enough for all 3 wands after the crafting cost of the ring of invisibility, so sticking to the mist wand for now until I get 327 more gold
Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 14 -- HP 55/55 Saturday October 12th, 2013 12:37:33 AM
Ooc-Can Sam have Devlin's share then?
Emeralda Everbrawl AC19/12/17, HP58/58 Saturday October 12th, 2013 1:01:50 AM
OOC, mostly: uh, um...there's a Natural Armor necklace and the Dexterity belt...and, pragmatically, I suppose, having the Dex Belt is better at the moment.
I think...
Taggart Oathbreaker (Ian) 21/18/18 - 67/67 - CMD 24 Saturday October 12th, 2013 1:09:22 AM
OOC :: Just gold from the new equipment for me.
The last page... Sunday October 13th, 2013 3:22:36 AM
DM OOC: Devlins share from the last loot left with Devlin.
Emeralda Everbrawl AC19/12/17, HP58/58 Sunday October 13th, 2013 11:33:50 PM
Emeralda considered her choices for a moment.
"The belt will help me in battle..." she said with a nod, "...thank you very much. Oh, this is just SOOOO darling!!!" The Dwarf lass grinned and cinched up the belt, pirouetting rather exuberantly in place. When she stopped, she looked from face to face at the other members of the Grim Guard.
"So...shall we take our combat to the gnome city, then...?"
Terser, Honored of Clan Ironbane (Warren G): HP 82/82 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 24 (raging HP 100/100, AC 19/11/19 - CMD 26) Monday October 14th, 2013 6:08:53 PM
ooc: checking in, in case I can't get online to post before midnight...
Bruagh Stormbringer (Zach R.) AC 22/12/16 -- CMD 23/27 -- HP 59/101 -- Mage Armor, Haste Monday October 14th, 2013 6:16:08 PM
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Sam: 16/12/15 -- CMD 14 -- HP 55/55 Monday October 14th, 2013 6:25:23 PM
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Off to see the Gnomes Monday October 14th, 2013 8:38:00 PM
The party splits up the treasures, sells what they wish and several members pick up an item. Then, with Sam leading the way from the middle, the party sets out in the general direction of the mountain known as Sister 4. The entrance to the settlement is supposed to be hidden by sadness. Sam knows where a pair or rivers split, just before dropping off a 60' high cliff into a pool below. The tears of Sister 4 It is there, the entrance to the settlement known as Brightnstone should be found.
Provisions for the trip are acquired (Not holding us up on that, just ditch some gold and jot down what normal stuff you pick up) and you are off
The day quickly wanes and soon enough the sun begins to fall behind the western peaks, throwing the deep shadows across the rest of the Scab. The first day has passed with relative ease in stride and nothing of note to mark.
Last bit of business as far as I know Bruagh - Boots of Striding and Springing Terser - Headband of CHA +2 Oathbreaker - Bracers of Armor +3 Emerlada - Belt of Dexterity
Everyone else is Cash
Emeralda Everbrawl AC19/12/17, HP58/58 Monday October 14th, 2013 9:29:54 PM OOC: Did I miss any XP awards? Dang it--was XP given out?
Emeralda made sure that she had a decent supply of rations before setting out with the rest of the Grim Guard, chattering excitedly as they marched along:
"Has anybody ever been to this gnome city? What do you think we'll find there? I wonder what kind of food they'll have. I've heard that gnomes even make machines that cook their food for them. I remember hearing a story about one gnome who made a flying machine that could seat eight people and talk to you, too..!"
Terser, Honored of Clan Ironbane (Warren G): HP 82/82 - AC 21/13/21 - CMD 24 (raging HP 100/100, AC 19/11/19 - CMD 26) Tuesday October 15th, 2013 12:46:19 AM Last call, lads! (and lassie). If anyone wants some magic, let me know before it goes in the portal.
amulet of nat armor +2 Greatclub +1 (Large Sized) Wand of Magic Missiles (45 charges)(CL5) 9 +1 Flaming Arrows Cloak of Elvenkind Headband of Intellect +2 (stealth)
surprised Flint bought flamy arrows instead of taking these, haha.
After any other claimants, Terser heads to the catacombs portal and does his business. Bags are packed, monsters and slain, and the festival is as safe as we can make it. Now let's get out of here before we attract any more trouble to these fine folk.
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