DM Mark - Into the Woods? Tuesday April 9th, 2024 6:52:52 PM
The Petals rest in probably the most awful place they've ever rested in. Everything about this place feels and looks foreign and depressing.
Ayotnom asks Falco for a Restoration spell. He'd like to carry the Gem of Seeing.
Kiwina and Panzer are in need of their constitution to be restored, and they both look rough, though Panzer looks worse. Panzer has felt this kind of thing before, so he knows that this was constitution drain and not merely constitution damage. (An actual Restoration spell is needed to address this loss - Lesser Restoration will not be enough. Note that a single Restoration spell will address both temporary negative levels AND drain to a single ability score.)
Panzer is pleased to find that he possesses a kukri of great power he didn't know he had before. Perhaps this is some boon from one of the gods - maybe Domi who seems to have taken some interest in the Petals' activities before Panzer even joined this group. What's more, he instinctively knows its abilities. Still, it's an encouraging sign in a depressing place.
Tsak is glad for healing and food from his friends in this dismal place.
Falco will cast Restoration on Ayotnom and Panzer. This removes both the negative levels and the constitution damage.
Elyas is glad to have the Staff of Illumination on hand, and finds that it is fully charged. Beech agrees.
The party looks around them. There are in a lifeless plain beside a small river of Woldsblood. As your eyes follow the course of the Woldsblood you note occasional motes of light dancing on the surface which you think denote a soul flowing with the Woldsbloood here. Ahead, your gaze is drawn towards a looming sight on the horizon: a dense, lifeless forest emerges before them, several hours away. Stretching out across the landscape, its trees stand like guardians, their skeletal forms stripped bare of leaves, the wood itself bearing a pallid, lifeless complexion.
—------------------------------------------------------------- Remaining CON drain - Beech - 1 CON Kiwina - 3 CON (did I miss anyone?)
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C100/102(92/92) | AC : 30; Touch 25; Flat 22 CMD 38(40vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Tuesday April 9th, 2024 8:44:23 PM
As no one objected Ayotnom holds onto the gem of seeing for now. Whether he keeps it or returns it to the party treasure hoard for selling later is yet to be seen but its power could be of use in this strange place in case they come across something in the future where the ability to cast true seeing might come in handy.
Kiwina (Steve M) 117*/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 1 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' Tuesday April 9th, 2024 10:40:38 PM
After their rest, Kiiwna assumes they're headed for the forest. Which brings him back to the question of whether anyone has a way to narrow down where in the forest they should look. Not that he's much help himself. . . "He was in a pool of woldsblood on the other side of the portal, so it's likely he's in another one here. Perhaps we should stay close enough to the river while we are going through the forest to look for a likely pool to be connected to it."
===== CON drain -3 ===== Ranger: 1st -- entangle, resist energy 2nd -- spike growth Druid: 0th -- create water, detect magic, flare, light 1st -- obscuring mist, cure light wounds, entangle, faerie fire, produce flame, produce flame 2nd -- fog cloud, flaming sphere, lesser restoration, resist energy, soften earth and stone 3rd -- call lightning, meld into stone, spike growth, wind wall 4th -- sleet storm, flame strike, summon nature's ally IV Aumakua have one 1st-level ranger spell Storm burst -- none used =====
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 144/147 ) Character Sheet Wednesday April 10th, 2024 4:53:48 AM " That's a good idea Kiwina." Panzer draws his blades and follows the woldsblood into the woods.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 117/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Wednesday April 10th, 2024 7:20:16 AM
Tsak is happy to follow the river, it makes it much easier to retrace their steps. He takes up position at the back of the party, head on a swivel, as they troop toward the frightfully forlorn forest. To pass the time he plays I-spy with Mak, starting with the letter 'F'.
'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:2 Wednesday April 10th, 2024 11:13:10 AM
{ooc: Panzar also got a Restoration spell in my last post so he and A should be fine.}
"Kiwana do you still feel afflicted?" If needed Falco casts either his last restoration or lesser restorations on Kiwana, whichever will work. "If their are other lingering issues I will address them either today or after a rest tomorrow if I need to use Restoration again." {ooc: Restoration has been cast on Beech, Kiwana, Panzar and Ayotnom.}
Falco holds onto the prayer beads for future use thinking that they will be of most use to him but also a little guilty taking such a powerful item.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 181/181 ) Character Sheet Wednesday April 10th, 2024 1:36:06 PM
Panzer felt much better After Falco heals him. Fixed header
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character Wednesday April 10th, 2024 1:45:27 PM
Highlight to display spoiler: { The Con drain should be gone, because of the Restoration. But more importantly, Beech wants to know what the single effect is that's linked to the Darkskull. Depending on what the spell is, Beech may be looking to use it....}
"I agree, it'll either be in or at least very close to the Woldsblood." Beech keeps the bow out, ready to either cast or shoot...
Overland Flight and Mage Armor are cast
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 1 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' Wednesday April 10th, 2024 7:13:44 PM
Kiwina thanks Falco for the Restoration.
===== CON drain - resolved ===== Ranger: 1st -- entangle, resist energy 2nd -- spike growth Druid: 0th -- create water, detect magic, flare, light 1st -- obscuring mist, cure light wounds, entangle, faerie fire, produce flame, produce flame 2nd -- fog cloud, flaming sphere, lesser restoration, resist energy, soften earth and stone 3rd -- call lightning, meld into stone, spike growth, wind wall 4th -- sleet storm, flame strike, summon nature's ally IV Aumakua have one 1st-level ranger spell Storm burst -- none used =====
DM Mark - Into the Woods? d8=5 ; d20+4=8 ; Wednesday April 10th, 2024 7:56:13 PM
Ayontom holds onto the Gem of Seeing.
Kiwina is not sure what the exact destination is, though he recalls that Achtoor the lich was asking questions about the Forest of Regret, and there is certainly what looks like a forest up ahead. He resolves to follow the river of Woldsblood as he goes. Panzer agrees.
Tsak takes up a rear position as the Petals move forward. He tries to engage the tacuiturn Mak in a game as he goes.
Falco casts Restoration on Kiwina. This seems to resolve any outstanding level loss and ability drain issues. (Falco cast Restoration the day before on Beech and Tsak, and today on Ayotnom, Panzer and Kiwina. So he has cast it three times today. Please let me know if I misunderstood.)
Beech looks at the carved ebony skull. The thing is wholly evil, exuding an Unhallow effect within a 40' radius. In addition it grants Endure Elements within this area as well.
As the party follows the course of the Woldsblood with it's occasional motes of light dancing on the surface into the forest, you see trees stand like guardians, their skeletal forms stripped bare of leaves, the wood itself bearing a pallid, lifeless complexion.
Pushing into the forest, the air grows heavy with an oppressive sense of despair.
Sense Motive DC 20:Highlight to display spoiler: {As you think about this sense of despair, you realize it is more the despairing sadness you've felt when you've done things you deeply regret doing, but in a much stronger, pervasive way. Almost as if regret was a state of being.}
The gnarled trees loom tall overhead like twisted sentinels, their leafless branches reaching out like grasping claws towards the sky. The ground beneath their feet is covered in a thick layer of grey moss and tangled roots, making each step forward a challenge.
As you press onward, following the trail of Woldsblood deeper into the heart of the forest, you can't shake the feeling that you are being watched by unseen eyes. Strange shapes flit and dart amidst the shadows, their forms obscured by the darkness, and the air is heavy with the whispers of ancient spirits that seem to echo through the trees.
Perception DC 24:Highlight to display spoiler: {Looking closely, you think you can see a face in each tree, but that face, though camouflaged in with the bark of the tree, looks twisted in sadness.}
Suddenly, a translucent figure reaches out to take a swipe at Falco, a mixture of malevolence and despair in its hollow eyes! Falco is too quick though, and the creature misses the little cleric.
Elyas (Ben A.) (103/103 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:21) | d20+15=23 ; d20+16=36 ; d20+16=33 ; Wednesday April 10th, 2024 8:07:39 PM
As they walk into the forest, Elyas looks at the trees curiously. this place seems so dead and lifeless, but with the very blood of the Wold running through it. What could have happened here to cause this?
Sense motive = 23 The air is heavy with despair, but to Elyas it feels like a deeper meaning. he mumbles loud enough for the others to hear him Regret, regret... regret... then louder "it's like the whole place is filled with a sense of regret. deeper than anything I've felt before. Perception = 36 [b]Even the trees look like they feel regret. Look at this! each tree looks like it has a face. hidden but definitely there. and definitely sad
He is snapped out of his thoughts by Falco being attacked by something, and he looks for where the foe(s) are. Another perception = 33 this time.
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 1 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+13=21 ; d20+24=31 ; Wednesday April 10th, 2024 10:40:32 PM
(Sense motive = 21; perception = 31)
Kiwina ponders his regrets. . . until Falco is attacked. He has his weapon out and in the form of a trident and light mace momentarily, and looks to see what the creature is. (Deploying the weapons is a move action, and he has given up on using the sword of subtlety on this plane. With the weapon in hand, he can also see incorporeal creatures within 60' -- but not otherwise invisible creatures.)
===== Ranger: 1st -- entangle, resist energy 2nd -- spike growth Druid: 0th -- create water, detect magic, flare, light 1st -- obscuring mist, cure light wounds, entangle, faerie fire, produce flame, produce flame 2nd -- fog cloud, flaming sphere, lesser restoration, resist energy, soften earth and stone 3rd -- call lightning, meld into stone, spike growth, wind wall 4th -- sleet storm, flame strike, summon nature's ally IV Aumakua have one 1st-level ranger spell Storm burst -- none used =====
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 181/181 ) Character Sheet d20+3=7 ; d20+26=46 ; d20+23=24 ; Wednesday April 10th, 2024 10:43:23 PM
Sense Motive 7 Perception DC 24 autopass Perception to find or follow the attacker 46 nat 20
Panzer doesn't feel what Elyas seems to feel but when he vocalizes it it makes sense with what he found out about the Forest of Regret. A place where souls go to think about and atone for their mistakes in life.
If the attacker is within reach of Panzer when it lashes out at Falco the AoO from the badgerkin is a solid miss Nat 1. He tries to follow the critter with his eyes, ears and nose and calls out, " Incorporeal attacker! On your toes! close ranks so that those with combat training can get clean attacks as they phase into reality to strike."
Panzer has combat reflexes so he can make AoO even while flat footed. He can make up to 5 AoO per round.
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C100/102(92/92) | AC : 34; Touch 25; Flat 26 CMD 38(40vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+20=29 ; d20+21=24 ; Wednesday April 10th, 2024 11:03:29 PM
Sense Motive: 29 Perception: 24
Ayotnom says to Elyas, "Aye. It's as you say. I think its safe to say we found the Forest of Regret the lich was so interested in. Best keep our wits about us in case we run into him as I honestly don't know if we will or not but if this is where he wanted to go, it makes sense he might be here, right?"
When Falco is attacked Ayotnom casts Mage Armor.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 117/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d20+5=6 ; d20+19=34 ; d20+19=39 ; Thursday April 11th, 2024 8:02:26 AM
(SenseMotive vs spoiler=6 [nat 1 on emotional intelligence:)], Perception vs spoiler=34 pass, perception for other attackers =39 [nat 20, ridiculous to sublime])
Tsak's left eye has just about developed a tick as Elyas drones on about his feelings. Although he has a point about how the trees look. Tsak the incredibly astute ranger noticed that.
Luckily before anyone else in the party can succumb to emotions they are attacked. Huzzah! "incorporeal" what does that mean? Does it bleed? As Tsak is at the rear of the party he checks behind and to the sides to see if other attackers lurk as he draws his sword.
'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:2 d20+13=19 ; Thursday April 11th, 2024 12:56:45 PM
{Sense Motive: 19} {Perception Auto Pass}
"I see the faces too Elyas, creepy. What the....."
Falco quickly moves to get some space and looks to see what attacked him as he draws an arrow. {30ft move}
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+3=19 ; d20+22=26 ; Thursday April 11th, 2024 2:46:27 PM
Beech has a feeling of hollowness but doesn't get a sense of anything more, he does come out of his despair to notice the faces disguised amongst the tree bark... He's saying the following when the spirit attacks... "Do you think some of the crossovers get caught here by the feelings of Despair and become trees as a result of becoming anchored here?" His reaction is to step away and if the target is still visible, he'll try to hit it with a simple spell.... Disrupt Undead....
DM Mark - Into the Woods? d6=5 ; d20+4=21 ; d6=2 ; Thursday April 11th, 2024 8:08:37 PM
Elyas wonders how a lifeless forest could exist around a river of Woldsbood. He notices the forlorn, lifeless trees seem to have a face full of sadness and longing, the branches almost looking like elongated limbs stretching to grasp something out of reach.
Many of the Petals notice this as well as the general sense of despair in this place. Beech wonders if perhaps souls trapped here become the trees they see.
The Petals suddenly notice a translucent spirit lash out at Falco. Kiwina considers his weapon. Panzer strikes back, but misses. Ayotnom casts Mage Armor on himself. Falco withdraws as he draws his bow.
Beech casts Disrupt Undead on the attacker, but as the creature is incorporeal, his spell does little damage (half of 5 damage, so 3.)
Tsak looks around for other opponents. He can see that there are a few translucent spirits walking in the same direction as the Petals were moving, though they seem distracted and uninterested in the group.
The thing that attacked Falco now focuses on Panzer. It strikes at the little fighter, incorporeal claws fake his flesh, ignoring his physical and natural armor (hit AC 21). The claws inflict two points of strength damage.
Though incorporeal, the thing is not invisible. Incorporeal means you only inflict half damage from most effects, and effects that do not inflict damage have a 50% chance of being effective.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 181/181 ) Character Sheet d20+20=29 ; d20+19=30 ; d20+15=25 ; d20+14=17 ; d20+10=12 ; d20+9=23 ; d20+12=25 ; d3+20=21 ; d3+15=17 ; d6=3 ; d3+20=21 ; d3+15=17 ; d6=1 ; d3+15=16 ; d6=2 ; d4+15=16 ; Thursday April 11th, 2024 9:32:20 PM
Panzer hisses as the claws rake him, leaving him weakened. He responds by tearing into it with his blades.
Main hand Hits Ac 29 for 21 damage Off hand Hits AC 30 for 17 damage +3 shock Main Hand 2 hits AC 25 for 21 damage Off hand 2 Hits Ac 17 for 17 +1 shock Main hand 3 Hits AC 12 misses right? Off Hand 4 Hits Ac 23 for 16 damage +2 shock Bite hits AC 25 for 16 damage (non magical)
Panzer 2 str damage
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 181/181 ) Character Sheet d20+16=29 ; d8+8=16 ; Thursday April 11th, 2024 9:35:38 PM
Subbing for Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C100/102(92/92) | AC : 34; Touch 25; Flat 26 CMD 38(40vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm)
Ayotnom uses mage hand to launch his rapier at the creature attacking Panzer. Rapier hits AC 29 for 16 damage
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 117/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: d20+21=22 ; 2d4+6=10 ; Friday April 12th, 2024 6:51:11 AM
(Attack=22[Nat1] Dmg=10, If opponent is Undead then add +4 to both rolls)
There are other creatures in the area, but none appear dangerous. Tsak moves to attack.
'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:2 Friday April 12th, 2024 10:26:13 AM
Falco
'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:2 Loot Sheet d20+16=28 ; Friday April 12th, 2024 10:29:17 AM
Falco casts shield on himself and wonders if he knows more about the attackers, particularly the best way to hurt them. {Know Religion: 28}
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 1 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+25=36 ; Friday April 12th, 2024 10:33:58 AM
Kiwina doesn't rush in to combat the thing; several of his companions have more damage-dealing ability. He takes in what he can of it, and looks around for more. (Perception = 36)
(Can we have some description of the thing, including its size?)
Elyas (Ben A.) (103/103 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:21) | 5d4+5=18 ; Friday April 12th, 2024 11:52:45 AM
With just a single attacker for now, Elyas doesn't want to start burning big spells just yet. bigger threats could be coming. but he did prepare plenty of magic missiles today. He fires off a volley of 5 missiles that leap right to the incorporeal being
18 force damage
Spells prepared:
cantrips: Resistance, detect magic, light, mending Level 1: 2/2X protection from evil, mage armor, 3/4X magic missile Level 2: Darkvision, 2X Scorching Ray, Mirror Image, Glitterdust, 1/2X see invisibility Level 3: Dispel Magic, Haste, Fly, Lightning Bolt, Stinking Cloud, Fireball Level 4: 2X summon monster IV, Dimensional Anchor, Greater Invisibility, Black tentacles, Wall of Fire Level 5: Baleful Polymorph, Summon Monster V, Teleport, Cone of Cold, Break Enchantment Level 6: 2/2X Chain Lightning, Summon Monster VI, Flesh to Stone, Disintegrate Level 7: 2/2X Summon Monster VII, Force Cage, Prismatic Spray Special: Acid Dart (10/10 remain, 1d6+6), pearl of power 1, pearl of power 4, bonded item, Quicken Rod 3/3 uses left, dimensional steps (390/390)
Active effects: On Self: Mage Armor (14 hours) darkvision (14 hours) See Invisibility (140 minutes)
On Party
Summon
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character 5d4+5=18 ; Friday April 12th, 2024 12:45:14 PM
Beech, drifts another 5' further away from the "spirit" for a better name and casts a spell, empowering it as he does so....
Damage 27 Force Damage (full round casting)
DM Mark - Tsak Attack! d8=2 ; d20+4=23 ; d6=6 ; Saturday April 13th, 2024 6:18:24 PM
As the party squares off against this incorporeal attacker, Panzer's kukri quickly put an end to the thing. The wispy form of the thing seems to dissolve away.
Falco casts Shield on himself. As he observes the combat and the effect a hit has on Panzer, he thinks this creature seems to behave like a Shadow, but it's not a Shadow exactly. Maybe Shadow's look different here. If this was indeed a trapped soul in this awful purgatory, he doubts it was actually killed. But in any event, it is no longer there.
Kiwina considers this as well. The creature appeared as a wispy, translucent figure, medium in size and generally human in appearance. It had AC 15 and it took 19 points of damage before it dissipated.
Searches of the area reveal no more than you saw before.
Continuing along the River of Woldsblood, you move deeper into the heart of the forest. Around you is a haunting scene you'll not soon forget and map perhaps see again in your nightmares. Lost souls, ensnared within the realm's cruel grasp, drift aimlessly among the gnarled trees. These spectral beings, once vibrant and alive, now flicker like candle flames in the wind, their forms translucent and ephemeral. With each step, the adventurers disturb the eerie silence, prompting the lost souls to turn towards them with hollow eyes filled with longing and despair.
As you pass, you see one being seems to surrender and you watch as their feet become rooted and they seem to take the form of a tree, their arms extending skyward in a plaintive request for something they cannot reach.
At the edge of your hearing is the faint sound of their mournful wails, echoing through the darkness like a chorus of the damned. Some of these lost souls reach out to the party, their spectral hands trembling with desperation as they plead for release from their torment. Others drift silently by, their vacant stares fixated on some sad, distant memory. Perhaps they know where they are and what is here, perhaps not.
Perception DC 20:Highlight to display spoiler: {As you listen, each cry is a poignant reminder of lives cut short, dreams left unfulfilled, and destinies unfulfilled.
- Why did I not go to Alzia's wedding? Why? She never forgave me. - Tevan, oh Tevan. Why could I not accept you for who you are? Why did I send you away? - Why could I never be content with what I had? What drove me to risk everything and impoverish my family? - Unarius had no business paying my debt. I knew it would destroy him, but I let him do it anyway.}
And even as some souls seem to reach out to the Petals asking for help, occasionally one reacts with ill intent. As before, one creature charges at Tsak, malevolent despair dancing in what were its eyes. Tsak watches in horror as the thing's claws seem to pass though his armor and rake his soul. He takes 6 Strength damage. (This is a medium creature and it is incorporeal so damage from spells or weapons is only 50%.)
While most of the souls here seem to ignore the attack, two seem to rush at the attacker, attempting unsuccessfully to pull it away from Tsak!
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 181/181 ) Character Sheet d20+16=33 ; d20+16=34 ; 2d8+16=28 ; Saturday April 13th, 2024 11:41:30 PM
Subbing for Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C100/102(92/92) | AC : 34; Touch 25; Flat 26 CMD 38(40vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Ayotnom uses mage hand to launch his rapier at the creature attacking Tsak. Rapier hits AC 33 and confirms to AC 34 for 28 damage
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 181/181 ) Character Sheet d20+21=30 ; d3+21=22 ; d20+21=30 ; d3+21=23 ; d20+20=35 ; d20+20=27 ; 2d3+16=18 ; d6=6 ; Saturday April 13th, 2024 11:48:05 PM
If an AoO is possible Panzer swings at the spirit as it passes him. AoO hits AC 30 for 22 damage If not able to take an AoO, Panzer attacks the spirit after it hits Tsak Main Hand hits AC 30 for 23 damage Off hand hits AC 35 and confirms to AC 27 for 34 damage + 6 shock damage
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 1 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' Sunday April 14th, 2024 9:55:07 AM Kiwina, born on an uncharted island to the west, grew up in an ocean-going society. He considers no calling more noble than that of navigator -- to guide a ship out and return the crew safety and to the right port after months at sea. The moon, a celestial voyager, held a special place in Kiwina's understanding. To his people, the moon rose from the ocean in the east and descended into its watery cradle in the west. The rhythmic dance of the tides was a cosmic lullaby, and the moon, at its largest when cradled by the ocean, inspired a dream within Kiwina. One day, he aspired to sail eastward, chasing the moon on the vast expanse of the ocean. His dream — to climb onto the moon as it rose from the water — was a testament to the boundless possibilities that lay ahead.
The spirits spoke to Kiwina through dreams, offering wisdom and guidance, weaving tales of ancient and familial connections. Among these spirits, the akua, kupua, and aumakua held a special place. The aumakua, in particular, served as guardians, reaching out to everyone in dreams. They had started him on this journey, but had let him bide a while at the Taur Isles and find friends. Perhaps it was time to start his journey again.
Listening to the spirits of this place, full of regret for the dreams that had not chased, well -- Kiwina did not want to spend eternity that way. Perhaps some of his friends would pursue his dream with him, once they were done with their mission here. . . Kiwina is pulled from his reverie by the second attack.
"We need to find a way to keep these spirits away from us. If we're weakened when we find the lich, things might not go well." Having no spells that would accomplish this, Kiwina tries to talk to the two helpful spirits.
Elyas (Ben A.) (103/103 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:21) | Monday April 15th, 2024 9:19:49 AM
[OOC: from the gm post it osunds like Panzer was able to kill the last one by himself, does that mean Elyas didn't actually need to expend the magic missile, or would that still have happened?]
Elyas expresses agrrement with Kiwina. "they seem to have collected here for some reason. We don't want to find ourselves fighting all of them, and it seems like most of them don't want to fight. But as long as some of them have ill intent towards us we have to treat them like a threat...
Unfortunately I don't have any spells that can keep them away from us. We don't even know if they are Evil so I doubt my protection spells will keep them off of us. Falco, do you have any ability to hold back spirits?
Mak(JamesM)(136/136)|AC:44AO/36/26T/--FF|CMD 43|Rapier +1|25/-/-/-/-|(TH,KN,*HY,WN,TD,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+9+2d6(Evil)+1d8(Sonic w Monday April 15th, 2024 9:27:44 AM
Mak saw the color leave Tsaks face and decided then and there he didn't want to be hit or touched by one as he summoned his blade into his hand and took a defensive posture. "Let's make it quick fellas, step up the pace."
'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:2 Loot Sheet d20+16=24 Monday April 15th, 2024 9:45:15 AM
Falco ponders this. "The only spell I can think of would be Consecrate but i did not prepare it this morning, I would need a good nights rest and even then it will only do an area, not move with us."
{Know Religion: 24 - is their something that Falco could think of that I personally am not smart enough to think of atm.}
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 181/181 ) Character Sheet Monday April 15th, 2024 10:58:49 AM " Elyas, can you grab that new staff we found and toss a daylight spell on me? I am guessing that since these folk dwell in the shadow of their regret that daylight is either going to repel them or really piss them off. If it repels them then cool. If not, well that why I asked that you put it on me. It'll give you all a shot at getting out of the radius if the rush me." Panzer stretches his shoulders and prepares for the worst, but he thinks it will repel them.
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character Monday April 15th, 2024 11:34:00 AM
As the others talk about magic and stuff to keep these spirits away, "I got nothing for Protection purposes, except Mage Armor. It should work versus these spirits. it's not much, but it is something at least. My other stuff is anti everything, some more effective than others. I can cast it on those that want it, unless others can help too..."
DM Mark - Kiwina's Ancestors d20=2 ; d6=3 ; Monday April 15th, 2024 8:17:23 PM
As the attack from the malevolent spirit drain's Tsak's strength, Ayotnom is quick to attack the thing, followed by Panzer. Between the two of them, they are able to quickly put and end to the attacking spirit. With an anguished look, the spirit dissipates.
As the Petals look around, they can see a good number of spirits here. The spirits seem to wander aimlessly through the forest as if seeking something. Most ignore the Petals, seemingly lost in their own quest. Some just stare off into space. A few look with hatred and despair at the living creatures that have invaded this place, though none move in your direction.
Some of the spirits seem to travel in the direction the Petals were headed along the river of Woldsblood. And everywhere, the "tree-people" here make up a macabre forest, as the trees reach skyward in a plaintive request for something that seems forever out of reach. This place is depressing.
The Petals consider if there are ways to hold the spirits at bay from them, and several have thoughts on this matter.
Kiwina tries to speak to the two spirits here that seemed to intervene when Tsak was attacked. They mouth words he has trouble hearing. But Kiwina has a special connection to the spirit world. The normally invisible aumakua that surround the centaur seem to appear. They speak to Kiwina in a voice that all can hear.
"Mo'opuna, you should not be here. We should not be here. We do not know what this place is, but it is bad. The souls here are lost, but these two are trying to answer you. They ask why you are here, what did you lose? They say there is a structure ahead, and that it recently diverted the path of some Woldsblood to head this way through the forest. They don't know why. They say there is something missing from these lands, a creature or an entity I think, but they can't seem to describe it any better than that."
A strange feature of this place is that, for each of you, regrets that you had in your past seem to come to mind more often, and they seem more vivid and real. These regrets seem to call to you to stop and lament with those here.
Each person needs to make a DC 20 Will Save. If you fail: Highlight to display spoiler: {Failure means you stop, overcome by a deep sense of sadness and regret. As you surrender to this place, your feet seem to dig into the earth and you cannot move from where you are.}
In your next post, please mention one or more regrets your character may have had from their past. If you made your save, mention what it was from your past that helped your character to overcome this regret.
(No, this is not a therapy session. It is an opportunity to share a bit about your character's background that others may not know.)
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 1 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+13=22 ; Monday April 15th, 2024 8:59:15 PM
(Will = 22)
Kiwina talks to his ancestors, "Tell them we are looking for a evil creature that fled here after hurting a village in the Wold. The place they have described sounds like the sort of place it created there. Can they tell us how to reach it?" If the spirits do not have more information, it sounds from "ahead" like the group is going in the right general direction.
Kiwina already mentioned one regret -- that he stopped his search for the moon -- but that is something he expects to pick up again one day. He left Kinipeli, a filly, behind when he left his homeland.
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C100/102(92/92) | AC : 34; Touch 25; Flat 26 CMD 38(40vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+15=27 ; Monday April 15th, 2024 9:24:00 PM
(Will - 27)
Ayotnom says, "We must venture to that structure post haste as that is most likely where the lich is hiding. Remember he diverted Woldsblood in our world so he probably did so here. As for regres, I regret I have not yet killed the person who murdered my father but one day I will find him and tell him, Hello my name is Ayotnom Ogini, you killed my father now prepare to die."
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 181/181 ) Character Sheet d20+11=12 ; Monday April 15th, 2024 9:59:13 PM
Will save 12 nat 1. Panzer finds that he cannot move as he recalls the last conversation he and his parents had when he decided to venture out into the wide Wold and become an adventuring warrior.
His Mother cried and tried to dissuade him since she didn't want her dear son to end up dead at the bottom of some endless dungeon where no one would retrieve his corpse for her to mourn. she tried t remind him of all the comforts of home he would miss and the loving parents who wanted him to stay. He was her only child and he was breaking her heart by trying to leave and head out into danger.
His father tried to forbid him from going. He cited that he was needed at the mining company and would need to take over when his father retired. He recalled how he had led a dangerous life as a merchant when he was younger and had helped to bring about Parnoth's downfall by carrying messages for the resistance. He recalled how dangerous it was out there and didn't want his only son and heir to go out where he wouldn't be able to return to watch over all that his father had created in his life. When his father saw that his mind was made up he directed him to go see a warrior he knew in the Emerald Kingdom so that he could learn techniques to keep him safe. He also gave Panzer an elemental gem in case he needed help out in the Wold.Panzer ended up using that gem when some other beastkin came looking specifically for him. He wonders why the sought him and what may have happened back home to have a group not only looking for him, but trying to kill him at the same time.
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+17=22 ; d20+16=22 ; Monday April 15th, 2024 10:20:19 PM
Highlight to display spoiler: { Using a Hero Point on Save } Beech, is both glad and regretful about his upbringing... It's not that he's "Special", or at least no more so that any other youth. He never really had the normal growing up challenges that other's had, He was not really challenged at all, because he was well "prepped" by his mom's adventuring friends, legends for most kids, they were the ones who taught him small things they had learned while adventuring. While he did have challenges, they just weren't what the other children had. Yes, Beech went of his stay in the "Hell-lands" where his mom got clawed and still has the scar on her flank. But with the advanced training he got, it was hardly a challenge. Now, learning to pilot the Silver Swan was mostly easy, it was learning to slow her back down and safely into the special docking slip which was difficult. Going to IMOD City, and being introduced to the Family of Dragons scared the heck out of him, learning the proper etiquette took him weeks. So even without the basic childhood, there were great things, but he really doesn't have friends his actual age, where the other Liontaurs who are his age have quite a few.... He shakes off the melancholy, and listens in as the spirits are talking... "Well, maybe if we can redirect the woldsblood to it's proper flowing direction, it will help you and those others seem stuck in this darned forest of regrets...."
The creatures claws rake Tsak and it seems as if his very being pours out of the wound. His strength deserts him and he almost drops his sword. Looking at his sword arm in disbelief he's shaken to his core. What's he doing here? Who does he think he's fooling. He's made plenty of money, he could have a lovely shack overlooking the sea and surrounded by an orange orchard. Far from this cold, dreary foresaken place. Then Esmerelda's face swims into view. He remembers her warmth, the touch of her fur.
Tsak stumbles to a halt, hangs his head and big pearly tears run down his face...
Mak(JamesM)(136/136)|AC:44AO/36/26T/--FF|CMD 43|Rapier +1|25/-/-/-/-|(TH,KN,*HY,WN,TD,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+9+2d6(Evil)+1d8(Sonic w d20+4=24 ; Tuesday April 16th, 2024 8:15:49 AM
Mak thought of his brother Zond and his descent into the darkness that was G'aal. After the war when Mak returned home he'd discovered that Zond had taken the seed, but only recently, to surrender to the plant mind. Mak saved him when he climbed atop his brothers chest and ripped out the plant that had taken hold in his chest. Overcome with grief, Mak had left home that day uncertain of his brothers fate, but confident he'd denied the plant control of his family.
Mak's steps were a bit lighter as he looked over at Tsak and saw the man breaking. "Buck up, my friend." Mak said as he gripped the rangers arm and pulled him forward.
OOC: Will +4, Roll 24
'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:2 Loot Sheet d20+21=25 ; Tuesday April 16th, 2024 11:27:42 AM
{Will: 25}
Falco shrugs off the sense of doom and gloom and checks his companions. He sees Tsak looking far worse for wear despite the injuries being so minor. "Hang on Tsak lets see if this helps."
First Falco casts Bless on the party and then Restoration on Tsak hoping for some effect.
Petals we may need to carry those that this land sucks the will from if we can. I won't be much help in that part I fear." [/b] _______________________________________ Shield _________________________________________ Level # DC - Concentration: d20+22 | Spell Penetration: d20+14 | Dispel Check: d20+14 vs. 12+Caster Level 0 - 4 -18 Detect Magic , Light, Mending, Purify Food and Drink 1 -7- 19 CLW (D) (1/1) / Bless (2/2) / Endure Elements (2/2) / Shield of Faith (2/2) 2 -7- 20 CMW (D) (1/1) / Bears Endurance (1/1) / Lesser Restoration (2/2) / Resist Energy (2/2) / Silence (1/1) 3 -7 -21 CSW (D) (1/1) / Bestow Curses (2/2) / Dispel Magic (1/1) / Blindness Deafness (2/2) / Remove Blindness (1/1) 4 -6 -22 CCW (D) (1/1) / Restoration (1/4) / 5 -4 -23 Breath of Life (D) (1/1) / Flame Strike (1/2) 6 -4 -24 Heal (D) (2/2) / Dispel Magic, Greater (2/2)
Elyas (Ben A.) (103/103 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:21) | d20+14=33 ; Tuesday April 16th, 2024 1:21:43 PM
Will save = 33!
Elyas feels his thoughts pulled along by the darkness and the spirits in this place. His mind wanders ot his youth.
running with a gang of street kids, pulling cons, playing minor illusion tricks for a bit of coin. it had all seemed like fun and games (and good money of course), until he learned the truth, that they were being forced under compulsion magic to perform for their 'mentor'. Elyas escaped that life but left others behind. years later he found one of his old gang-brothers, dead in an alley, stabbed to death.
Elyas forces himself to push through the regret of leaving friends behind. he was a child. now he is a grown man with power. enough power to break chains like those that he was saved from. enough power to thwart evil and the will to never use that power to enslave another.
"Let us press on. We can't stay here mulling over old actions, we have a more pressing danger to fight"
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 1 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' Tuesday April 16th, 2024 6:59:23 PM
Kiwina understands Tsak to some extent. . . the comrades they've lost, at least.
DM Mark - Words and Spells of Encouragement Tuesday April 16th, 2024 8:09:58 PM
Kiwina turns to his ancestral spirits for help. The aumakua ask the spirits of this place about a great evil they seek and where this structure might be. They reply, "We know of no evil save the regrets that have trapped us here. But you ask about a structure. It is up ahead. You can find it by following the Woldsblood."
Even as these mournful spirits speak, Kiwina's mind drifts to the fact that he left Kinipeli behind when he left his homeland. He shakes off the thought though and sticks to his task.
Ayotnom thinks of the person that killed his father, wishing to avenge him one day.
This place has an effect on Panzer, and he regrets the pain that leaving his family caused them. These thoughts consume the little fighter, and he soon finds that his feet will not move. As he looks down, he can see them dig into the earth of this place, and his arms seem to reach up of their own volition. But because of his regrets, he hardly cares that he's becoming a tree in this place.
Beech thinks of his upbringing among some of the heroes of the Wold. But even though he has some regrets, he finds they are over shadowed by the strength of his mother and her friends. He knows it is friends that make all the difference.
Tsak is overcome with regrets about the loss of Esmerelda, and weeps as his feet become rooted to this place and his arms stretch up, reaching for some sort of redemption.
But it is friends that make all the difference in this place. Even as Mak wrestles with his regret regarding having left with his brother's fate unknown, he is able to offer a kind word of encouragement to Tsak. Tsak can make another DC 20 Will save to shake off the effects of this place and free himself.
As his friends become stuck here, Falco steeles himself and ignores his regrets. He casts Bless on his friends, and Restoration on Tsak. This bolsters both Panzer and Tsak, and gives Panzer another DC 20 Will save to shake off the effects of this place and free himself. Also, this removes the Strength damage Tsak suffered.
A sense of regret presses in on Elyas as he thinks of his friends he left behind when he escaped the chains he endured in his youth. But his desire to press on in the Petals quest helps him shake off these dark thoughts.
So, Panzer and Tsak, thanks to the ministrations of their friends, can make another save. If they fail, they remain anchored where they are. (I believe Panzer still is at -2 STR.)
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C100/102(92/92) | AC : 34; Touch 25; Flat 26 CMD 38(40vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+1=21 ; d20+1=13 ; d20+14=17 ; Tuesday April 16th, 2024 8:37:36 PM
If Panzer or Tsak becomes anchored Ayotnom attempts to pull them free.
Str: 21 Str: 13
If that doesn't work he will try to grapple the nearest one and move the grapple in the direction of the structure. (17 vs CMD)
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 181/181 ) Character Sheet d20+11=28 ; Tuesday April 16th, 2024 11:29:37 PM
OOC we faced 2 spirits one went for Falco and missed the other went for Tsak and hit. Panzer shouldn't be down any str that I know of. IC Will save 28 pass Panzer realizes that those regrets are something he can still overcome, he isn't dead yet. And if those ratkin went after his parents too, well, he can always find them and make them sorry. He reaches back into his pack and retrieves the crystal ball. He gazes into it and pictures his mother. As the swirling smoke in the ball clears he sees her bustling about the kitchen in the home he grew up in. As she passes by the table he sees his father as well, working on the ledger for the mine as he often did when Panzer was at home. This brings a smile to his face as he sees both of his parents alive and well, none the worse off for his leaving. He vows to return home and visit them to show he is all right and to introduce his friends to them.
As Tsak's thoughts spiral he feels like he's entered a tunnel, and the light at the end is growing dimmer and dimmer. He's almost lost sight of it when Mak's voice interrupts his thoughts and he feels a hand grip his arm. He's not alone. He's not lost. He's where he needs to be. Tsak is dragged back to the present moment and resumes his treck to the forest alongside his friends.
Mak(JamesM)(136/136)|AC:44AO/36/26T/--FF|CMD 43|Rapier +1|25/-/-/-/-|(TH,KN,*HY,WN,TD,PS,WF,WS,AD)**|1d6+9+2d6(Evil)+1d8(Sonic w d20+7=8 ; d20+21=38 ; Wednesday April 17th, 2024 10:04:40 AM "Maybe we should sing?" Mak said as he pulled out his mandolin and started to play. He wasn't Rolth and hadn't the inspiring talents the bard had, but he could play and sing a bit. Mak played a happy tune about Sir Robin and his trials as he adventured with his loyal squire Patsy, or was the squire a Patsy? So the song went playing on words as he added verses intended to lighten the mood.
Mak's playing and song were terrible, but he laughed at his mistakes and kept going, hoping that his friends too would laugh at his failed attempt at improvising a song.
OOC: Perform +7, Roll 8 Diplomacy +21, Roll 38 (Lighten the mood)
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+6=14 ; Wednesday April 17th, 2024 10:40:24 AM
As Mak starts singing, Beech thinks back to the people he grew up with.... "As an older friend of mine would say, Mak, please stop strangling the cat." The song may be light hearted, but the singing was just terrible....
Beech will attempt to help with the singing, but he knows he's not a professional.....
Perform check 14
'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:2 Loot Sheet Wednesday April 17th, 2024 11:00:46 AM
Falco actually laughs when Mak starts singing helping him get his anxiety under control. "We need to get you some lessons Mak. If were all ok for the moment lets see what we can actually do while were here."
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 1 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' Wednesday April 17th, 2024 6:43:25 PM Sing? Probably not a silly idea -- anything to boost spirits around this place. Kiwina listens to Mak and contributes a sea shanty next if needed. Provided his companions don't get stuck here, though, he sings on his way along the woldsblood straam in the direction the spirits told them to take.
Elyas (Ben A.) (103/103 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:21) | d20+18=24 ; Thursday April 18th, 2024 9:47:02 AM
Elyas is willing to do anythign to keep people from falling to the despair of this place. He joins in heartily when Kiwina starts a shanty. Profession sailor: 24
He hopes it helps calm the nerves of the group. It certainly makes him feel better. Most of his memories of his time as a sailor are good ones, certainly better than the memories from hsi youth before he took to the sea
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 181/181 ) Character Sheet Thursday April 18th, 2024 3:24:45 PM
Panzer looks down to see if his feet are still trapped.
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C100/102(92/92) | AC : 34; Touch 25; Flat 26 CMD 38(40vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Thursday April 18th, 2024 5:54:45 PM
Ayotnom waits to see the result of his attempts to help
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 1 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' Thursday April 18th, 2024 6:07:44 PM
Kiwina tries to work something light-hearted into the shanty. Tsak may be feeling the loss of Esmerelda, but there's a whole lot of good memories to go with that cat. And they could probably spend all morning tailoring Drunken Sailor to describe Mak.
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character Thursday April 18th, 2024 10:05:28 PM
Beech is sure he's not much help with the singing... And that he could be the one accused of strangling the cat....
JonS Co-DM - "Back to Work" Friday April 19th, 2024 1:18:49 AM
Panzer, when the realization that some regrets can be overcome, begins to get his arms and legs back under his control. It is a struggle, but Ayotnom helps him ‘uproot’ himself, and then count to make sure he still has all his toes.
Tsak, beginning to lose hope and lost in his regrets, watches as the light at the end of his tunnel begins to diminish. However, when he hears Mak’s voice, and feels him grab his arm, Tsak comes out of his fog, and Mak and Ayotnom are also able to help ‘uproot’ Tsak … and again there is the consummate toe counting.
Mak, realizing that something needed to change, pulls his mandolin from his bag and begins to play and sing. Badly, very badly … however, he knows his singing is terrible, but it still makes him and the rest of the group begin laughing, which seems to push some of the power of this place back
Beech admonishes Mak, by asking him to Stop strangling the cat, and then joins in on the song, not as bad as Mak, but still not as great as a tavern bard.
Falco begins laughing at Mak’s playing, and the voices of Mak and Beech singing, not in harmony at all. All of this begins to reign in his anxiety, and he posits, Mak you need lessons. Looking at his friends, Falco continues, As we’re all still here, lets see that we can do while we’re here.
As Maks’ song comes to a close, Kiwina begins a shanty, which sounds much better than Mak and Beech’s attempts at singing.
Elyas, with hope beginning to grow in himself, also adds his voice to Kiwina’s shanty … which makes him feel better, and he hopes it will bolster his friends’ mood
The shanty continues, with Kiwina and Elyas adding pieces and parts to make the song include all their friends, and their attempt appears to be working as the party feels their anxiety begin to lessen.
It is during this time that Kiwina remembers what the spirits told him, "We know of no evil save the regrets that have trapped us here. But you ask about a structure. It is up ahead. You can find it by following the Woldsblood."
OOC: I’m sorry guys, I dropped the ball…the last few weeks have been rough, and I swear I thought yesterday was Tuesday … it sucks to get old and be blonde, just saying …. Hmmmm, what was I saying again?
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 117/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Friday April 19th, 2024 1:58:49 AM
10 out of 10, brilliant! They're all there. With his toes accounted for Tsak takes in a moment to soak in the amazement of how the Petals have managed to raise their own spirits in this most forlorn of places. All right mates, lets go find this 'structure'. It probably won't be pretty, but with Mak's singing behind us I think we're thru the worst of it.
Mak(JamesM)(136/136)|AC:44AO/36/26T/--FF|CMD 43|Mandolin|-/-/-/-/-|(Perform: Strings +7)**|-(-)-)) d20+7=21 ; Friday April 19th, 2024 8:20:03 AM
Mak picked up the tune of the shanty and started playing along with it. Surprisingly he did very well as he added his musical accompaniment to the sea song. At Tsak''s comment about his singing he just smiled and flourished his mandolin with a spin, but he didn't add his voice to the shanty. The ranger wasn't wrong...
OOC: Perform +7, Roll 21
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 181/181 ) Character Sheet Friday April 19th, 2024 8:47:09 AM
Panzer thanks his friends for their timely intervention and checks his gear. He then resumes following the Woldsblood stream to the Lich.
'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:2 Loot Sheet d20+8=15 ; Friday April 19th, 2024 10:43:10 AM
Falco starts to hoot along with Mak finding the rhythm as they walk.
"Not a vacation destination lets find this place." {Survival 15}
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 1 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+24=44 ; Friday April 19th, 2024 12:47:00 PM
Kiwina continues the shanty as they head along the woldsblood stream in the direction the spirits told them to take. He also watches for other possible attacks, hoping to give people a chance to avoid them (perception = 44).
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+6=22 ; d20+22=32 ; Friday April 19th, 2024 1:57:56 PM "Tsak, with our worse than amateur singing, I wouldn't be surprised if these trees started chasing us away so they can go back to their depression in peace..." He does keep singing but only as a distraction. He's more into paying attention for trouble....
Perform 22 Perception 32
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C100/102(92/92) | AC : 34; Touch 25; Flat 26 CMD 38(40vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Friday April 19th, 2024 8:48:37 PM
Ayotnom says, "To the structure. Let's hope the lich hasn't fully reformed by the time we get their. Maybe he'll just be a head and a phylactery and we can crush him or something?"
JonS Co-DM - "The Tower" Saturday April 20th, 2024 1:53:09 PM
As the party sings, and laughs, you follow the rivulet of Woldsblood through the forest. Knowing now what can happen, the party avoids getting to close to any of the trees, though they can still hear the laments around them, the faint sound of their mournful wails, echoing through the darkness like a chorus of the damned. Each cry is a poignant reminder of lives cut short, dreams left unfulfilled, and destinies unfulfilled.
Moving through the forest, the party is surprised to go from dense woodlands to open land. Though still not pleasant, this is a welcome change. Leaving behind the voices and feelings of regret, the party is shocked and surprised to see an ancient spire looming like a colossal shard, several miles away. Its surface shimmers like polished obsidian as it stretches towards the sky. The spire 300 ' tall. It is roughly 100' most of the way up and it narrows to a point at the top.
Below the spire's towering presence, three rivers of Woldsblood come together, converging at its base, while only a single rivulet emerges from it — the very one the party has been diligently tracking. The motes of light that match the portal they passed through continue to dance on the surface of the Woldsblood here, and also dance upon the surface of the spire.
And what, brave adventurers do you do? Unfortunately there is not a gift shop selling trinkets from your journey to this point, although that would be both frightening and cool.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 117/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Sunday April 21st, 2024 12:10:08 AM Gosh Mak, do you think the bad man is hiding in that big, black, shiny tower over there? Nice killing field here, should we rush in? Lets assume we're expected and just take our time...
The spell slingers are probably going to be the difference in the coming battle, Tsak is happy to go along with whatever plan works best for them.
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C100/102(92/92) | AC : 34; Touch 25; Flat 26 CMD 38(40vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Sunday April 21st, 2024 5:46:10 PM
Ayotnom says, "Is there a back entrance or something, maybe we take some of the magic items we found and wrap them up and act like it is a catacombs special delivery? I don't think they'd necessarily attack a catacombs delivery person would they?"
Mak(JamesM)(136/136)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 35| Arrows/20+1 CLB|17/12/7/17(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,DA,RS,Range Penalty,MS,IG)**|1d8+15(MS)(20 Monday April 22nd, 2024 8:45:40 AM "Golly gee Tsak. I do believe that is exactly the place a bad man might live." Mak said as he put away his mandolin and pulled out his longbow.
**Full Attack, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot, Many Shot, Attacks ignore AC benefits and miss chances from anything less than total cover or concealment, Range Penalty(200'/0)| Darkvision| Encumbrance:53 lbs| Move: 30 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor) | Condition: Feelin' Fine! | | Range: 0-200 Feet |
'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:2 Loot Sheet Monday April 22nd, 2024 9:39:10 AM
Falco looks at the spire. "Must be compensating for something." then responds to Ayotnom "At least that approach would give us the element of surprise as they laugh at us."
Elyas (Ben A.) (103/103 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:21) | Monday April 22nd, 2024 2:07:58 PM "with all this clear land between us and the spire, anyone in there will see us coming. At the same time we don't want to just rush in without a plan. Maybe we can get closer and see what our options are for getting inside. If the walls are thin enough and not magically sealed I might be able to make us a doorway like i did against that Beholder we found."
It seems obvious to Elyas that they probably will find the lich in this tower, but the tower itself is massive. who knows how many other things could be inside? Or they could get really lucky and maybe they are fighting a very antisocial lich...
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character Monday April 22nd, 2024 2:53:52 PM
Beech snickers at the tongue in cheek suggestion of pretending to be a delivery service.... "Well, you know there are ways of knocking and then there are ways of KNOCKING. I agree that he either knows we are following or expects us to be doing so real soon, so trying to stealth is probably out anyways....."
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 1 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' Monday April 22nd, 2024 8:05:09 PM "It had undead helpers in our world. What do you think it'll have in a world of undead?" Kiwina might be able to hide in plain sight, but he's not a stealthy individual. Sneaking up is probably not the best option, so he settles for extrapolating from insufficient data. "Unless woldsblood runs uphill here, I guess we'll find it at ground level or below. Or we could try to lure it out. Bet it would react if the streams flowing into that fortress were dammed."
DM Mark - "Nice killing field here, should we rush in?" Monday April 22nd, 2024 8:47:43 PM
The party looks at the spire in the distance, unsure how to approach.
Well, they're unsure until Ayotnom comes up with the idea of posting as a Catacombs delivery!
(Tell me what you do as you approach.)
The spire is indeed imposing. As you get closer to the tower - maybe 100' away, you half expect a barrage of fireballs and lightning bolts to rain down. But nothing happens - at least not yet.
At the base of the spire the party can see what appears to be a grand and imposing doorway, made from the same obsidian-like material as the rest of the structure. The doors are closed. You circle from a distance, but see no entrance.
This doorway rises tall and wide, and and even from a distance you can see it is carved with intricate designs etched into its surface reminiscent of ancient runes or symbols of power.
Above this doorway, you see an inscription you can read with some effort at that distance. It says, "Herein lies the end of regret. Many who regret yearn for me, but few ever choose me, as my path can be even more difficult. Call upon my name if you dare."
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 181/181 ) Character Sheet Monday April 22nd, 2024 9:54:09 PM "Peace"
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 1 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+6=18 ; Monday April 22nd, 2024 10:35:12 PM
Kiwina suggests "redemption". He looks to see if he can recognize the runes, though he expects others would have more luck. (Linguistics = 18)
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C100/102(92/92) | AC : 34; Touch 25; Flat 26 CMD 38(40vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Monday April 22nd, 2024 11:06:15 PM
Ayotnom calls out, "Personal Responsibility?" if that doesn't work then he calls out, "Intentional Living?" and if that doesn't work out he calls out, "Self Acceptance?" and if that doesn't work out he calls out "Stoicism" and if that doesn't work out he calls out "The ability to go back in time?"
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 117/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Tuesday April 23rd, 2024 7:32:06 AM
Tsak thinks "Redemption" is a good answer, but suspects, looking at the surroundings, that it will be something darker - revenge, suicide, death. As he looks around he wonders who the audience are for this runic marketing campaign. Maybe the petals. Maybe its a trap. If the lich is still regenerating it will be relying on tricks, traps and creatures to protect it. But Tsak is hardly the brains of the party, he waits patiently to see what happens.
Mak(JamesM)(136/136)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 35| Arrows/20+1 CLB|17/12/7/17(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,DA,RS,Range Penalty,MS,IG)**|1d8+15(MS)(20 Tuesday April 23rd, 2024 8:06:09 AM
Mak looked around and listened to his friends before speaking. "Death...it's death." he said as he stepped back and readied his weapon.
'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:2 Loot Sheet Tuesday April 23rd, 2024 10:09:37 AM "Delivery!" Falco calls out hopefully.
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character Tuesday April 23rd, 2024 11:36:45 AM
Beech shakes his head as each says some word, all are different, but to him all seem wrong, considering what they are fearing is inside.... Then it dawns as a spark ignites inside of him.... "I'm doubting any of those are correct. While none of have chosen the correct profession, each of us a little of what is being asked for. While none of us are a Paladin, we all have some of what a Paladin personifies. It's Courage, Doesn't matter what you're being Courageous about, but it's a hard life anyway you follow it...."
JonS Co-DM - "The Tower" Tuesday April 23rd, 2024 2:44:12 PM
Candygram for Mongo! Candygram for Mongo!
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 1 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' Tuesday April 23rd, 2024 5:47:38 PM "Death certainly matches the decor better."
DM Mark - "Death certainly matches the decor better." Tuesday April 23rd, 2024 9:18:00 PM
The Petals regard the black tower, coming closer to look at the ancient runes and the riddle above what appears to be a door.
Kiwina tries to puzzle out the runes and symbols, but isn't able to read any of it.
Panzer steps up and says, "Peace." Nothing happens. Ayotnom tries a few things that have no effect. Falco calls out, "Delivery!" Still nothing. Beech thinks it might be Courage. Mak is sure the answer is death. Nothing happens.
Tsak has some thoughts, but when Kiwina suggests Redemption, Tsak agrees that's a good answer to the riddle.
Evidently, the tower also thinks that's a good response. As Kiwina says, "Redemption", the symbols seem to move and shift, and as they do so, what was clearly only a carved door is now outlined to reveal an actual door, complete with handles and you can see where the door, though still made of the same material, is somewhat separate from the tower.
But the door is closed, and it looks like if such a heavy door can be opened, it will require a strength check. You see no keyhole or obvious lock.
What do you do? Also, please let me know generally where you are relative to the doorway.
(I thought this might be a tough riddle. Kiwina earns a Hero Point for coming up with this so quickly!)
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C100/102(92/92) | AC : 34; Touch 25; Flat 26 CMD 38(40vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+21=30 ; Tuesday April 23rd, 2024 9:27:10 PM
Ayotnom says, "I have a bad feeling about this. Someone should probably check for traps."
He gives the door a wide berth until someone does so and takes a look around for hostiles.
Perception: 30
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 181/181 ) Character Sheet d20+26=28 ; d20+5=7 ; Wednesday April 24th, 2024 2:13:40 AM
perception 28 Strength 7 lol Panzer looks for traps and if he sees none he tries to open it, and likely fails, alot.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 117/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Wednesday April 24th, 2024 6:39:58 AM
Tsak watches as the hardy little badger dude starts checking out the door. He's sorely tempted to stick his fingers in his ears to protect them from the inevitable explosion, but decides it would be undignified. Under his breath he counts to 10. If nothing explodes he'll move up to stand on the left hand side of the door and draw his sword. He's ready to follow Panzer who is sure to go inside if he can actually get the thing open without killing anyone.
Mak(JamesM)(136/136)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 35| Arrows/20+1 CLB|17/12/7/17(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,DA,RS,Range Penalty,MS,IG)**|1d8+15(MS)(20 Wednesday April 24th, 2024 8:04:04 AM "We need a trappist." Mak said as he put some distance between him and the door. Thirty feet looked good to him.
'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:2 Loot Sheet d20+25=44 ; Wednesday April 24th, 2024 10:06:28 AM
Falco casts detect magic on the door and then examines it for any obvious dangers. {Perception: 44} Once that is done he moves forty feet from the door and off to the side a little.
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character Wednesday April 24th, 2024 12:58:28 PM
Beech will stand back, 40' or so as well, just off the other side from Falco, He'll have his bow at the ready....
Elyas (Ben A.) (103/103 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:21) | d20+16=33 ; Wednesday April 24th, 2024 2:07:56 PM
Elyas looks for any symbols on or around the door that might be a second layer of access that they would need ot find their way through, similar to the ancient text they found in the basement previously. Perception = 33
He is not a strong person so will leave trying to pull the doors open to others. He stands backf rom the door about 10 feet but centered so he can study the door for clues/symbols.
He also will cast detect magic and begin looking for auras in a few rounds
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' d20+24=31 ; Wednesday April 24th, 2024 5:51:35 PM
Kiwina takes a position about 15 feet to the side of the door, and not in contact with the wall. He also watches for anything that might take an interest in them. (Perception = 31)
DM Mark - "We need a trappist." Wednesday April 24th, 2024 7:00:55 PM
Wary of the door, the Petals fan out as Panzer tries to open it. The little badger pulls, but the door does not budge. He thinks maybe he just didn't have good leverage when he tried (failed the DC 20 strength check.)
Everyone else watches to see what will happen.
Tsak half expects an explosion, but moves up near Panzer, ready to follow him in. Elyas and Kiwina are nearby, but Ayotnom, Falco, Mak and Beech stand further back.
Nothing happens so far.
Several of the Petals examine the doors carefully from where they are, but they notice nothing more than the strange symbols and the outline of the door. Falco and Elyas cast Detect Magic. They are a bit surprised that they detect no magic emanating from the tower or from its doors. They watched the doors magically change when Kiwina said "redemption", and they know their spells worked because they detect their own magic items. But nothing from the tower. Weird.
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C100/102(92/92) | AC : 34; Touch 25; Flat 26 CMD 38(40vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Wednesday April 24th, 2024 9:25:52 PM
Ayotnom asks, "This tower is dark yes? I had heard once of a tale of old black rusty swords that were antithetical to magic. Could this tower too be antimagic? Perhaps if we are worried about some kind of trap we tie a rope to the door and then try to pull together?"
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 181/181 ) Character Sheet d20+5=7 ; d20+5=25 ; Thursday April 25th, 2024 7:33:50 AM
Panzer lets go of the door and massages his back a little. " This thing is heavy. Might take a couple of minutes to open."
As the party groups up, ready for trouble he grabs hold of the door again and tries to open it, and again he feels something give in his back. Finally with both feet on the door jamb and both hands on the handle he gives a mighty heave and wrenches the door open. (Yep, he is probably prone and certainly unarmed)
Once the door is open he draws his weapons and gets ready to head in. He keeps an eye out ahead for traps ( his perception is +26 for the DM)
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 117/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Thursday April 25th, 2024 8:38:12 AM
Tsak feels a little bad when he sees Panzer put his all in and almost hurt himself opening the door, I mean, he's only half the rangers size. As the plucky fighter enters the big, black tower, home of the lich and who knows what else, he follows just out of plain respect. It'll probably get him killed, but he certainly couldn't live with himself if he just stood there and watched a moment longer.
'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:2 Loot Sheet Thursday April 25th, 2024 9:57:10 AM
Falco watches Panzer work on the door glad to have strong friends. As the door seems to move Falco nods. "I was getting worried we were going to have to climb it."
Mak(JamesM)(136/136)|AC:28/18T/--FF|CMD 35| Arrows/20+1 CLB|17/12/7/17(RS)/-|(FA,WF,WS,WT,DA,RS,Range Penalty,MS,IG)**|1d8+15(MS)(20 d20+3=16 ; Thursday April 25th, 2024 4:11:43 PM
Mak looked at Tsak. "We should probably help him." Mak said as he summoned his rapier, sheathed it, and then stored his bow in his glove. "Come on Tsak, what's the worst that could happen?"
OOC: Strength Check +3, Roll 16 (Aid Another for +2 on someone else's check.)
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character Thursday April 25th, 2024 5:05:21 PM
Beech remains back, he knows his strength wouldn't help very much, and his size would only get in the way. Beech keeps a watch out, and has his bow ready, or a spell, whichever is better....
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' Thursday April 25th, 2024 7:32:44 PM
Kiwina has his weapon become a trident and a light mace while he waits for the door.
===== Ranger: 1st -- entangle, resist energy 2nd -- spike growth Druid: 0th -- create water, detect magic, flare, light 1st -- obscuring mist, cure light wounds, entangle, faerie fire, produce flame, produce flame 2nd -- fog cloud, flaming sphere, lesser restoration, resist energy, soften earth and stone 3rd -- call lightning, meld into stone, spike growth, wind wall 4th -- sleet storm, flame strike, summon nature's ally IV Aumakua have one 1st-level ranger spell Storm burst -- none used =====
DM Mark - "Come on Tsak, what's the worst that could happen?" Thursday April 25th, 2024 9:03:29 PM
Ayotnom mentions tales he's heard and wonders aloud if the tower might be antimagic.
Panzer is not about to be put off by a mere door. He tries again and fails. Then he looks almost comical as he grabs the door handle with some determination and braces his feet on the other door so that he's almost horizontal as he pulls hard against the door. Mak steps up to lend some help with this. With a low grinding sound, the door is slowly pulled open a few feet. Once opened, it is a bit easier to open the jet black door more, and the other door can be opened as well.
Dim light spills into the darkened interior of the tower, but does not reach to the back of this space. The air here is stale, and smells of dry stone and dirt. The inside walls are of the same black stone as the outside, and appear to be about 10' thick. (In the dim light from the doorway, normal folks can see about 20' in, and those with low-light vision can see about 40'. Beyond that seems to be normal darkness. But the map below shows the whole area for simplicity.)
Though you cannot see it all, the space here is about 80' around and the stone ceiling is 20' high. In front of you are what appear to be some stone sarcophagi. On the top of the nearest ones (and probably the rest) you see a bas relief of an armored warrior laying with eyes closed and holding a sword from its waist to its feet.
Panzer peers as far as the dim light allows, looking for traps. Nothing seems like an obvious traps from where he is. But he knows that careful examination my require a closer look, perhaps with better light. (I know you can look for some traps from a distance, but if you were looking for traps concealed in a chest, you'd need need to be up next to the chest's lid or locking mechanism to check properly. It's a DM call. But no traps so far.)
Falco is relieved the door actually opens. He was not looking forward to climbing the tower.
Tsak marvels at the little badger-man's ability to wrestle open such a large door. The ranger moves to back him up. Mak is ready to back up Panzer as well as he adjusts his weapons. He chides Tsak, asking him what's the worst that could happen.
Beech is ready to lose an arrow or cast a spell.
Kiwina concentrates, and his weapon magically separates into two, shifting into a trident and a light mace.
If you move into or cast spells into this area: Highlight to display spoiler: {Any magic brought into this area no longer seems to function. Magical lights go out, darkvision magic does not function, etc.}
Here is your map. Please move yourselves on the map, or let me know where you move to.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 181/181 ) Character Sheet d20+7=9 ; Thursday April 25th, 2024 9:36:07 PM
profession miner 9 Panzer tries to determine what type of stone the black walls are. He really has no idea.he looks inside and pauses. Sarcophagi. Wonderful. " Bets on how many of those things have animated dead things in them? I bet all of them. Anyone have any spikes so we can make these doors stay open? I really don't plan on fighting them in there."
Panzer with no magic.... AC 26 T16 FF21
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C100/102(92/92) | AC : 34; Touch 25; Flat 26 CMD 38(40vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Friday April 26th, 2024 4:51:34 AM
Ayotnom says "How would it be possible for the necromancy to do that to work if inside the tower is an antimagic field?"
Mak(JamesM)(108/108)|AC:22/16T/--FF|CMD 33| Arrows/10+1 CLB|14/9/4/14(RS)/(H)|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS,MS,IG)**|1d8+15(MS)(20)x3)) Friday April 26th, 2024 8:18:41 AM
Mak being able to see in complete darkness, moved up to just inside the door. As soon as he did so his bow appeared in his hand and clattered to the floor. Mak quickly stooped to pick it up and stepped back.
"Anti magic." he commented. "Same as when we were fighting the beholder. My glove ejected the bow that was stored in it. "
**Full Attack, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Point Blank Shot, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot, Many Shot, Attacks ignore AC benefits and miss chances from anything less than total cover or concealment| | Encumbrance:53 lbs| Move: 30 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor)| DMs Anti-Magic Field | Condition: Feelin' Fine! | | Range: 0-30 Feet |
'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:2 Loot Sheet Friday April 26th, 2024 9:30:36 AM
As Falco gets close he sees his light spell sputter out and cock his head to the side. "Is it anitmagic or just something that stops light." He steps closer and casts detect magic to see if that still works.
Elyas (Ben A.) (103/103 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:21) | Friday April 26th, 2024 9:33:44 AM
Elyas steps in behind the others
"Nope, not just the light spells. my darkvision just went away as well. bad combination with the light spell not working. Guess i should have brought some regular torches..."
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character Friday April 26th, 2024 12:31:25 PM
Beech hears anti-magic and other words.... "Wait a moment, I wanna try something out, betting it will fail, but still need to be positive..." After the others give him room. He nocks an arrow, casts a burning hands with the arrow as the delivery and shoots it, targeting Y,15, and aiming it so the spread comes back towards the door.... (Hammer Shape) Beech wants to see if the spell is suppressed as well....
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' Friday April 26th, 2024 6:39:17 PM
Kiwina, too, had planned to toss a stone with light cast on it into the room, but does not do so when the others report it is antimagic. "What are the odds that the antimagic will stop the lich from reforming?" he wonders.
If someone has a torch, they could easily light it. Kiwina stopped carrying torches because the spell is handier -- well, normally. But he asks the arcane spellcasters, "Would I be able to create a torch with prestidigitation? All it would need to do is burn slowly enough." As he waits for the others to answer, he casts create water to put several gallons near the edge of the effect and watches to see if anything prevents it from naturally flowing into the effect once created.
DM Mark - "Guess i should have brought some regular torches..." Friday April 26th, 2024 8:31:45 PM
Panzer looks into the dimly lit room. He can only see the first two sarcophagi even with his low-light vision, but is sure they must contain undead. Ayotnom doubts that undead could be in what he thinks is an antimagic area.
Mak steps up. He can tell his darkvision does not work in the tower, and he presses in a bit. His bow, previously shrunk to a tiny size in his glove, suddenly regains size and clatters to the floor. Mak announces that indeed the area is antimagic.
Falco wonders about the extent of the antimagic. Beech too is curious. He imbues an arrow with a spell and shoots it into the room. He shoots it at the base of the closest sarcophagi. It clatters and his spell does not go off.
Elyas laments not bringing any torches.
Kiwina thinks that perhaps this might prevent the lich from reforming here. He wonders aloud if he could use Prestidigation to create a torch? (Good question. I'll bring it up on the Rules Board. It creates crude, fragile items that cannot be used as tools or weapons. Can it create lamp oil? Can it create a torch, that usually has some substance on the end that will burn slowly? I don't know.)
The Petals stop at the doorway - from the map, it looks like only Mak is in the doorway, and everyone else is outside. The dark room has a stale, musty smell. As noted before, the dim light from outside only illuminates the first 20' of this room, and double that for folks with low light vision. Natural darkvision works normally, but not magical darkvision.
Here is your map. Please move yourselves on the map, or let me know where you move to.
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C100/102(92/92) | AC : 34; Touch 25; Flat 26 CMD 38(40vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) d20+21=27 ; d20+23=35 ; d20+23=27 ; Friday April 26th, 2024 11:23:17 PM
Ayotnom turns on the gem of seeing and studies the tower, the door and what he can see of the antimagic field trying to understand its extent. He only uses 5 minutes of its power.
Perception: 27 Know[Arcana] 35 Spellcraft: 27
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 117/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Saturday April 27th, 2024 4:56:02 AM
Tsak moves past Falco to stand next to Mak. He's aware the spellcasters are having some issues, but his natural eyesight is working just fine. He sees a number of sarcophogi and stage whispers to Mak Ooh, loot boxes. Which one do you want to accidentally open first?
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 181/181 ) Character Sheet d20+7=19 ; d20+26=27 ; Saturday April 27th, 2024 11:08:16 AM
Panzer looks at the room and wheels start turning in his head. Those next to him can probably smell the smoke created by this friction. He can see well in low light conditions, normal conditions. yet he is struggling to see farther than 30 feet into this"anti-magical" room. So how is it dark in there, darker than prevailing light should allow?
He steps back and circles the tower again. Is the tower on a rise, like his engineering says most towers are built? or in a depression? Does Wolsblood follow the normal rules of nature for a liquid? Does it flow down hill? What have they observed thus far with Woldsblood?
" Hold on a minute guys. Does this seem odd to you? A lich magically and alchemically extends their life by cheating death, right? Yet we are facing an area of supposed antimagic? Humor me for a minute and have those capable of it spread out and cast detect magic on, and around the tower and lets see what aura you get. What school of magic seems prevalent. If it is one associated with anti magic then maybe this is real, but how big is the largest anti magic spell you know of?I studied the arcane for awhile and I can only think of antimagic field, and mage's disjuction. small and instant spells. So what's powering this spell? If its bigger than an antimagic field it must have a strong force sustaining it right? You don't use toothpicks to hold up a house, you use a strong foundation. Is it the woldsblood? if it is then we are outside the tower, where the woldsblood comes from. What is stopping us from diverting it away from the tower and cutting the power source?" Knowledge engineering 19 Perception 27
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' Sunday April 28th, 2024 3:22:56 PM
As Panzer speaks, Kiwina recalls there were three streams of woldsblood flowing into the fortress and one coming out. He is not sure how they would dam the streams, but considers it a decent thing to try.
===== Ranger: 1st -- entangle, resist energy 2nd -- spike growth Druid: 0th -- create water, detect magic, flare, light 1st -- obscuring mist, cure light wounds, entangle, faerie fire, produce flame, produce flame 2nd -- fog cloud, flaming sphere, lesser restoration, resist energy, soften earth and stone 3rd -- call lightning, meld into stone, spike growth, wind wall 4th -- sleet storm, flame strike, summon nature's ally IV Aumakua have one 1st-level ranger spell Storm burst -- none used =====
Elyas (Ben A.) (103/103 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:21) | Monday April 29th, 2024 9:32:05 AM
Elyas stays behind several other Petals, looking into the room
"well, those are certainly creepy. Without magic I won't be a whole lot of help unfortunately."
He pulls out a light crossbow that hasn't been used in quite some time.
Before going inside he tries summoning a medium Fire Elemental and sending it inside the room to see if summons still work inside the bubble. If that works it might be possible to bring something bigger, or at least cast some light by the nature of the elemental.
'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:2 Loot Sheet d20+25=38 ; Monday April 29th, 2024 9:46:41 AM
If it is practical Falco will walk the exterior of the tower casting detect magic on its surface and looking for any sort of warding that can be seen on the exterior. {Detect Magic and Perception: 38}
Mak(JamesM)(108/108)|AC:22/16T/--FF|CMD 33| Arrows/10+1 CLB|14/9/4/14(RS)/(H)|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS,MS,IG)**|1d8+15(MS)(20)x3)) Monday April 29th, 2024 9:55:33 AM "That's a trick question Tsak. Doesn't matter since we are opening all of them." Mak snarked back. "I'm not liking this anti magic business. Seems I've too much invested in it to be anything but rubbish without it."
"Can you see if there are any doors in there?" Mak asked his friend.
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character Monday April 29th, 2024 12:59:39 PM
Beech doesn't really know anything about anti-magic, but he does have a couple comments about Woldsblood... "Well, it's not three streams leading to the tower, I'm imagining it was originally a single stream headed in the direction it was supposed to. The Tower may be getting powered from it, I don't know. I know mom powers a lot of her spells with just a few drops, so no idea what a stream of it will do. Especially if our Lich friend was a Fixer before he became a Lich. He somehow created an off shoot stream, the one we followed from the portal and caused it to not be squeezed out of existence once it crosses to our plane of existence. But anyways, is there some way we can route the incoming stream around the tower to continue the original course of the Woldsblood?"
DM Mark - "I'm not liking this anti magic business." Monday April 29th, 2024 2:39:40 PM
Petals ponder what to do. The thought of venturing into what they believe is an area of antimagic area gives them pause.
Ayotnom holds the gem of true seeing up to his eye. As he gazes through it, he can see the tower even better than the ambient dim light of this place would normally allow. But when he attempts to look in the open doorway to the interior of the tower, he sees the same thing as he did without the gem. Since minotaurs have neither darkvision nor low-light vision, the ambient dim light of this place only illuminates about 20' beyond the doorway.
Tsak moves next to Mak. Standing in the doorway, the half-orc's 60' darkvision allows him to see several sarcophagi. He asks which of the loot boxes they should open first.
Panzer considers his situation. This whole plane is dimly lit, so the ambient dim light only provides dim light into the doorway for about 20' in, double that for creatures with low-light vision. He asks his friends to use Detect Magic to determine the school of magic they detect here. But, as noted before, when they concentrate on the tower they do not detect any magic, nor do they detect any magic as they look into the open doorway of the tower. When they look at the nearby rivers and rivulets of Woldsblood, it's not magic per se, but it does radiate necromantic magic.
Panzer uses his engineering skill to look at the tower, the ground it's on, and the nearby rivers of Woldsblood. The tower appears to be made of some sort of black stone, and the walls look to be 10' thick. The ground around the tower looks to be flat. The floor and the ceiling in the tower seems to be flat. The direction of flow in the rivers of Woldsbloodcan only be inferred from the souls in them, represented by motes of light and vague shapes in the river. It does not seem to flow according to gravity or slope. In some cases, it has appeared to flow uphill at times, so it does not seem to obey the normal laws of physics and gravity.
Kiwina thinks about the rivers of Woldsblood here. He can see that three seem to come together near the spire and merge into the single river the Petals followed to get here. Also, as Kiwina considers using Prestidigitation to create a torch, he knows it can create a fragile version of an unlit torch, but he doubts it would actually light and even if it did, it would not work for very long.
Elyas peers into the room. He can only see the outline of the first two sarcophagi. He summons a fire elemental and sends it in. It winks out of existence as it enters the room, though it did briefly illuminate most of the room before it disappeared.
Falco leaves the others to walk around the tower. He finds the only features are the doors and their carvings. As he wanders around the tower with Detect Magic, he detects nothing emanating from the tower walls.
Mak laments his over reliance on magic. He asks Tsak what he sees, but the Half-orc can only see about 60' in. He sees no other doorways.
Beech looks at the rivers of Woldsblood. None of them actually intersect the tower, and the seeming direction of flow is hard to discern. He has some thoughts about the nature of Woldsblood. He knows it contains dangerous power in the Wold, but here it seems more mundane and normal somehow. Perhaps it behaves differently in the Realms of Shadow.
The Petals regard this seeming combination of antimagic and darkness with great trepidation.
Here is your map. Please move yourselves on the map, or let me know where you move to.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 181/181 ) Character Sheet Monday April 29th, 2024 7:37:18 PM
Panzer starts digging a trench that tries to divert the woldsblood away from the tower.
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C100/102(92/92) | AC : 34; Touch 25; Flat 26 CMD 38(40vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Monday April 29th, 2024 8:45:12 PM
Ayotnom helps Panzer in the digging of the trench not knowing what else to do (OOC: Do I roll something?)
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' Monday April 29th, 2024 11:23:33 PM
Cut the supply of woldsblood or enter the spire. . . Kiwina helps Panzer and Ayotnom, at least until another plan is proposed. He still thinks this might irritate the lich.
Mak(JamesM)(108/108)|AC:22/16T/--FF|CMD 33| Arrows/20+1 CLB|14/9/4/14(RS)/(H)|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS,MS,IG)**|1d8+15(MS)(20)x3)) d20+19=31 ; Tuesday April 30th, 2024 8:59:30 AM
OOC: Are we trying to divert a river? A creek? A Stream? We could be here a while.
Mak watched the others start to dig and decided an armed guard would be appropriate, so he pulled out an arrow or two and kept watch.
OOC: Perception +19, Roll 31
'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:2 Loot Sheet Tuesday April 30th, 2024 9:53:26 AM "How big does it look in there? I could try using an area effect Greater Dispel Magic though I am not sure if that would work in an anti-magic field, also it could just be weirdness of this plane that is causing the effect. I don't know. I am just pretty useless without magic."
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+22=23 ; Tuesday April 30th, 2024 1:36:50 PM
Beech is out of suggestions, but he can and will keep a look out....
Perception roll : 23
DM Mark - "I'm not liking this anti magic business." Tuesday April 30th, 2024 6:05:20 PM
Panzer begins digging, as badgers do from time to time. Ayontom and Kiwina pitch in. But dig as they might, the rivers of Woldsblood are not diverted. They seem to have a stubborn ability to flow where they will. You could be at this for months, and you're not even sure you could control the flow of Woldsblood here.
(Moving the rocky ground is indeed difficult even with proper equipment, but the Woldsblood doesn't behave like actual water in this place. A dam placed in its way sometimes simply has the Woldsblood flow over it and back down along its present course. It doesn't even soak into the ground.)
And besides, the Woldsblood does not intersect the tower. There seem to be three rivers of Woldsblood that join near the tower, and one flows through the Forest of Regret where you came from.
Mak wonders if this will have an effect. He pulls out his bow and keeps watch.
Falco considers casting Dispel Magic into the are where magic does not work. He's not sure that will be effective.
Beech isn't sure what else to do, so he also keeps watch.
It seems the Petals of the Eight Petaled Rose, the Heroes of the Taur Isles are at a standstill, faced with an area that takes away their magic.
Here is your map. Please move yourselves on the map, or let me know where you move to.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 181/181 ) Character Sheet Tuesday April 30th, 2024 6:30:45 PM
Panzer sighs for the tenth time when the woldsblood fails to act like water. He heads back to the doorway and starts going through his pack. He has no nonmagical torches, but he does have the continually flaming ones from the lich's old lair. He sets them up ourside the door and the anti magic field so that the doorway is well lit and tells the others to get ready. He doesn't want to fight anything inside the anti magic area, so he will try to lead them out. When everyone is ready he heads in and pops the top off of the nearest coffin. If something attacks him he heads for the well lit door.
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' Tuesday April 30th, 2024 7:33:26 PM
Kiwina picks up one of the torches Panzer dug out, and looks it over carefully. If it is an actual torch with a continual flame, then he dowses the flame by sticking it in the anti-magic area and lights the torch conventionally, with flint and steel.
Elyas (Ben A.) (103/103 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:21) | Tuesday April 30th, 2024 8:23:10 PM
If anyone has an item that could burn like an improvised torch Elyas could set it on fire. but otherwise he is out of ideas on how he could help with this particular situation. He stands at the endge of the doorway but without darkvision there isn't much he can see.
We came all this way and none of us brought a torch.... well that'll teach us
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C100/102(92/92) | AC : 34; Touch 25; Flat 26 CMD 38(40vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Tuesday April 30th, 2024 8:38:11 PM
Ayotnom reaches into his haversack and pulls out 3 torches.
"I had them this whole time but I wanted to try diverting the Wold's blood first. Guess the only option we have left is to actually go in there. Who wants to hold the torches?"
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 117/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Tuesday April 30th, 2024 10:52:31 PM I can see without the torches, I'll just hold my sword thanks.
Remembering Panzers struggle with the door Tsak lopes over to lend a hand with the sarcophagus lid. As he helps shove the stone across he looks at Panzer Run and hit right? Get 'em out in the open and then whack 'em.
'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:2 Loot Sheet Wednesday May 1st, 2024 10:10:14 AM "I can hold a torch, my bow is one of our least effective weapons I am sure."
Faclo grabs a torch and lights it when the group is ready.
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character d20+22=33 ; Wednesday May 1st, 2024 3:13:23 PM
Beech stays where he is, and readies his bow, either arrows or spells, if the targets come outside....
Perception 33
JonS Co-DM - "I'm not liking this anti magic business." Wednesday May 1st, 2024 3:17:31 PM
Following the frustration of the Woldsblood flows, not following the rules of physics; the Petals look inside the room.
Mak is on guard with arrows to string...Highlight to display spoiler: { dumb question, how many arrows do you have in your quiver, as you/I have no clue as to what point you'll be able to pull more}
Beech is also on guard duty, not liking this whole situation
Elyas states that he can light any mundane torches the party may have with them, hoping that someone does actually have some.
Panzer shares the everburning torches he has, doubtful that they will work once in the room.
Kiwina, thinking on his feet, takes one of Panzer's proffered torches. Sticks it into the room. Once it goes out, he uses flint and steel to light it.
Ayotnom also reaches into his pack, and pulls out three torches, sharing that he had them all along but was hoping that diverting the Woldsblood would work.
Falco, stating he can hold both a torch and a weapon gladly takes the "basic" light source.
Tsak declines a torch, stating he can see just fine. He then helps Panzer, who is shoving on a sarcophagus lid, hoping the teo of them can open the tomb.
After a few moments, the two realize that these tombs are sealed shut. The only way to get inside would be to break them open
If y'all would please put yourselves wherever you are on the map that'd be cool =)
Elyas (Ben A.) (103/103 HP | AC: 21; Touch:15; Flat: 18; CMD:21) | d20+16=29 ; Wednesday May 1st, 2024 3:34:33 PM
Elyas cautiously moves into the tower, watching fro threats. now that they have some light in the room he looks around Perception = 29
"Maybe we shouldn't crack open tombs in this place. that seems like asking for a fight with some undead something or other"
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 181/181 ) Character Sheet Wednesday May 1st, 2024 5:12:24 PM
Panzer calls back to the others, "" Tsak and I will stir up whatever lives, er, resides in here and try to get them out of the room to fight, where we can have spellcaster support. Probably best if you guys wait out there." To Tsak he whispers, " I'm willing to bet that whatever is in there doesn't need the casket open to get out." Panzer puts his blades awat and pulls out his pickaxe to open the casket.
OOC As for leaving them behind unopened, I am guessing that whatever is in them will then follow us and attack when we are already busy, or wait to attack us as we retreat out of the tower past them
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C100/102(92/92) | AC : 34; Touch 25; Flat 26 CMD 38(40vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Wednesday May 1st, 2024 5:30:20 PM
Ayotnom is happy to do as suggested and takes his place outside the anti-magic field.
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' Wednesday May 1st, 2024 5:42:49 PM
Kiwina doesn't go far into the room yet -- mostly because he's afraid the others are planning on opening the tombs that have to be broken open from the outside (but probably have nice doors that can be opened from the inside). So he's not planning on being where the things coming out of the other tombs are behind him while they're all busy trying to open one.
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' Wednesday May 1st, 2024 5:44:00 PM
Kiwina also looks at his weapons, last in the form of a trident and light mace, and makes sure they stay in that form even if they aren't going to act enchanted.
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 117/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Thursday May 2nd, 2024 2:40:10 AM
Tsak readies his sword and takes a look at the exit door judging the distance to run. A thought occurs to him. Emm, Panzer, what's the plan if those swing shut? he says pointing to the way out of the tower.
Mak(JamesM)(108/108)|AC:22/16T/--FF|CMD 33| Arrows/20+1 CLB|14/9/4/14(RS)/(H)|(FA,WF,WS,WT,PBS,DA,RS,MS,IG)**|1d8+15(MS)(20)x3)) Thursday May 2nd, 2024 9:16:47 AM
Mak moved into the room next to Tsak.
**Full Attack, Weapon Focus, Weapon Specialization, Weapon Training, Point Blank Shot, Deadly Aim, Rapid Shot, Many Shot, Attacks ignore AC benefits and miss chances from anything less than total cover or concealment| | Encumbrance:53 lbs| Move: 30 | DR1 (Adamantine Armor)| DMs Anti-Magic Field | Condition: Feelin' Fine! | | Range: 0-30 Feet |
'Falco (RyanM) AC23 T19 F16, CMD 28, HP 94/94 Channel 7/7 (6d6) | Hero Points:2 Loot Sheet Thursday May 2nd, 2024 9:35:40 AM
Falco moves into the room and to the left something about not being in fireball position again as he gets a little space.
JonS Co-DM - "I'm not liking this anti magic business." Thursday May 2nd, 2024 1:03:19 PM
I gotta look up the rules on breaking into stuff by non-magical means...and I'll get something posted later this afternoon as I have a job interview in an hour. I like the Wold, as it really stretches my knowledge of how to play and run games doing things I've never had to do or facing ideas that y'all throw at me that I've never encountered before =)
Beech (JohnC) AC 20(24)/15/15,HP 93/93 See Invis/Darkvision Character Thursday May 2nd, 2024 4:40:25 PM
Beech moves up to in front of the door, better if he can see most of the room for arrow shots at least.....
JonS Co-DM - "I'm not liking this anti magic business." Thursday May 2nd, 2024 7:40:38 PM
OOC: Ok I am going to preface the next few days of posts. I am currently in an argument with the State of Oregon, and everytime they ask me for more information, my frustration level rises to the point of me wanting to spit nails. That aside, here's what my reading came up with.
IC: Panzer changes from weapons to a pick axe Highlight to display spoiler: { please roll to hit and damage }.
Beech continues to watch for enemies, as is the rest of the Petals.
OOC: Anyone who wishes to join Panzer in his new job as a grave robber, please let me know that tool/item y'all are using, and roll to hit and damage. Thanks
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 29 (T17, FF24) CMD 34 HP 181/181 ) Character Sheet d20+20=35 ; d20+15=31 ; d20+10=30 ; d20+10=18 ; d6+7=8 ; d6+7=12 ; d6+7=10 ; d6+7=11 ; d6+7=13 ; d6+7=9 ; Thursday May 2nd, 2024 10:43:40 PM
If a miner’s pick is used in combat, treat it as a two-handed improvised weapon that deals piercing damage equal to that of a heavy pick of its size. 3 attacks per round because I am a fighter...
Hits AC 35 for 8 damage Hits AC 31 for 12 damage Crits AC 18 for 10 damage if not a crit 43 damage if it is a crit
Ayotnom Ogini Hugh C100/102(92/92) | AC : 34; Touch 25; Flat 26 CMD 38(40vs Trip, Grapple or Disarm) Thursday May 2nd, 2024 10:48:19 PM
Ayotnom says, "I got a block and tackle in the old haversack. Do we maybe want to hook it up to one of the sarcophagi and raise it to a height then drop it and let gravity do the work of bashing it open?"
Kiwina (Steve M) 131/131 HP | Current AC:22 or 26 vs AoO | HeP: 2 | Status: awake ! Swim 60' Thursday May 2nd, 2024 11:02:40 PM
Kiwina watches as Panzer attacks the tomb. "Would admantine be more effective?"
The only admantine Kiwina has is a dagger...
Tsak Rezar (Damien) AC22(22) (T15/F14) 117/123 HP| Falchion +4 2D4+3|Crossbow1 1D8+1 Status: Friday May 3rd, 2024 2:10:09 AM Why are we all in here? I thought the plan was for Panzer and I to start the fight then take it outside where we could use our magic to prevail...
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