Dušan Danann (Erik) {HP:33/33; AC:17; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:16} d20+16=35 ; Tuesday April 17th, 2018 9:45:55 PM
Dušan pulls out his book, "These are mostly just my research notes on the books I've read."
Dušan mounts his broom and pours through the pages, "Unfortunately travel to the plains is not that common. In Dirt City, we could be considered experts ourselves now that we have been here."
Follow your Nose {DM Dan K} Tuesday April 17th, 2018 9:59:53 PM
The Explosions heard are still fairly distant, several miles at least by the judgement of Hmerrin. Ethani casts Locate Object, clearly seeing the stone in her minds eye. Ethani Highlight to display spoiler: { Your mind pulls into the stone. The detail, the solidity of the image the mass and density of it. The stone pulls you, exerting force upon you, becoming all you know and feel. All else dims, noise subdue and friends fade. The stone grates in your mind...}
To the rest of the group, Ethani casts the spell and closes her eyes, but then she sways slightly, her fists clench. Ethani's knuckles begin to whiten from the strain, her upper body tightens and her jaw clenches, blood begins to appear at the corner of her mouth.....
Ethani Highlight to display spoiler: { A gray haze, going dark, the stone grinds on. A voice then calls...Soft, of love, of nurturing care...IT IS ALEMI! With a whisper, he calls your name and names you daughter. And in an instant it is over. All things return and you are standing among friends. The Object of your spell, however is beyond the spells range}
The sweet sickly scent drifts from the direction of the last heard explosion and of the not so distant mountains
Asteria Amarante [HP: 71/71; AC: 22; Touch: 12; Flat: 20; CMD: 20; Status: Infected] Tuesday April 17th, 2018 10:09:57 PM
Asteria is concerned about the explosions in the distance, but her concern turns to alarm when she notices Ethani's weird behavior. She pats her sister rather heartily on the back, trying to knock her out of whatever stupor she is in. "Hey sis, you good? Spell gone wrong or somethin?"
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 45/45; AC:22; Touch 20; FF 18 - CMD 26 - [haz de plague] d20+14=20 ; Wednesday April 18th, 2018 1:19:47 AM
Toston asks, "Ethani are you ok?"
He then says, "If the spell is going to physically impact her adversely maybe we need to come up with another plan? Do you think that smell is a clue?"
(Perception: 20)
Ethani Nellie, AC 20, HP 42/42 Endure Elements, Status on everyone Wednesday April 18th, 2018 8:36:55 AM
Reaching out, Ethani tries desperately to reach Alemi. Just one touch my Lord. "Alemi! Wait, don't leave me. There is so much I want to talk to you about...so many things to ask you!" But alas, she is too far away!
And then she hears him call her his daughter, and her whole world dissolves away. She calms and relaxes, coming back to herself, but feeling very fatigued. "It...it was HIM. I saw Alemi! He called me daughter!!!"
Leaning up against Lornak to recover herself, Ethani shudders in excitement. "I saw him. I ACTUALLY heard him my Love. It was like he was right there with me!! But I fear I can't tell where the artifact is. We should probably head toward the explosions as that is the best thing I can think of right now."
Asteria smiles over at Asteria, rubbing her back from the "Pats". "It's okay sis. It's just a little overwhelming to actually be in the presence of your God!"
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 49/61 AC:21(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 1/2) d20+12=24 ; Wednesday April 18th, 2018 8:54:08 AM
Feeling a little overwhelmed as one of their group members sees an actual God, Gaffer quietly wonders if his connection with nature will get to be as close as Ethani's is with Alemi.
If the winds have died down over the past few days, Gaffer resumes his flight above the group. Even if the directional guidance is no longer needed, he enjoys the feeling of the air currents flowing beneath his wings, and is happy to fly alongside Dušan on their broom.
He keeps an eye out for any dangers, and tries to look ahead to the source of the explosions. (Perception: 24)
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:60/60 AC: 19(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 - Itchy. Tastey. Wednesday April 18th, 2018 6:54:57 PM
Lornak looks on helplessly as Ethani performs her location spell. "Bleeding eyes rattle me so." He thinks to himself. He watches as she takes on the pain in sacrifice for the greater good and admires the warrior warrior woman that she is.
The bleeding eyes also pique a memory similarly to Dusan. He looks over at the once man, now elf sitting casually on his broom. Of all the places he has traveled this is the most bizarre, yet here his is right as rain. He smiles at the sight. He admits he would love the opportunity to simply explore; "Enjoy it while you can and drink it up. I feel our time in this wondrous place is shortening, my friend" He says.
Hmerrin(HP:74/74 AC:27 T:16 FF:22 CMD:24) Infected Wednesday April 18th, 2018 7:43:17 PM
Hmerrin is just about ready to whap the paralyzed Ethani upside the head, when she comes out of it and reveals she's spoken with Alemi Himself. The youth decides it was probably a good thing he didn't try to snap her out of it - Asteria and Lornak AND Alemi ticked at him might've been bad.
"Well, we're looking for a rock that explodes if there's too much noise, so naturally we should walk toward the exploding mountains," he remarks.
Hmerrin sets out in that direction.
Dušan Danann (Erik) {HP:33/33; AC:17; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:16} Wednesday April 18th, 2018 8:21:26 PM
Dušan takes notes on Ethani's report. "We are closer to the Pantheon here. I guess it makes it easier for them contact us."
The explosions make as much sense as any so he head in that direction, casting Detect Magic to keep an eye out for any unusual, or at least obviously unusual, or maybe just obvious auras.
Follow your Nose {DM Dan K} Wednesday April 18th, 2018 9:24:09 PM
Ethani tells the group what just happened, well mostly. She talks about the important part where Alemi spoke directly to her. Dusan mounts his broom and pulls out his Field Manual, adding some additional notes The group decides to continue towards the mountains, the direction from where the smell is also stronger. Gaffer takes to the air and quickly rides the thermals to about 150'
The sun and heat pour from the sky and those unprotected by Endure Elements quickly begin to feel the effects. Fort Save DC 15 ELSE 1d6 non lethal damage and fatigued
Through the tall grass the group moves, by broom and by stilt. Gaffer spies a clearing just after the first hour of travel. It is at the party's 2 O'clock position and about 100 yards away. It appears to be about 100' in diameter and is dark brown like rich fertile topsoil. Within the clearing is a shimmering reflection about 60' in diameter
Asteria Amarante [HP: 71/71; AC: 22; Touch: 12; Flat: 20; CMD: 20; Status: Infected] Thursday April 19th, 2018 12:00:52 AM
Asteria is amazed by Ethani's bond, and wonders if she will experience something similar.
Toston is very affected by the harsh conditions. He keeps his eye out for other threats. (Perception: 25)
Ethani Nellie, AC 20, HP 42/42 Endure Elements, Status on everyone Thursday April 19th, 2018 8:09:31 AM
Ethani casts Icicle to help cool off any effected by the heat and tries to make sure they have enough to drink. When she hears about the clearing, Ethani queries the group. "Should I use my locate object spell again?"
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:60/60 AC: 19(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 - Itchy. Tastey. d20+9=27 ; Thursday April 19th, 2018 2:37:28 PM
Lornak is speechless as Ethani informs him and the group about hearing her Gods actual voice. The sheer gravity of this information forms goose flesh upon his skin. He shutters. "Truly?" He manages.
"What a wondrous place this is..." He says as he looks around.
"I have never had the privilege of a god speaking to me." He smiles at her beaming face. "That experience alone makes the hardships of this journey worth it I would assume?"
Once he spots the clearing and what he assumes is the crystal the group has been trekking for he slides down from his stilts onto the ground. "I suggest we make our way on foot from here to the clearing." He says and he readies his crossbow. "Best keep a good pace however, those explosions worry me." (Perception d20=27)
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 49/61 AC:21(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 1/2) Thursday April 19th, 2018 6:45:41 PM
Gaffer returns to the ground as they close in on the clearing. If he is small enough, and somebody accepts, he will alight on their shoulder. He isn't certain if what they see in the clearing is what they are after and wishes to keep his transformation for the moment, but doesn't want to risk flying near something so fragile. If no shoulder is available he returns to his true form and warns everyone to tread carefully going forward.
Hmerrin(HP:69/74 AC:26 T:16 FF:22 CMD:24) Infected, fatigued d20+7=19 ; d20+6=10 ; d6=5 ; Thursday April 19th, 2018 6:59:46 PM Survival 19 to get +2 bonus on Fort save. Roll also allows Hmerrin to provide same +2 bonus to four other people. So, whoever needs it, take it.
And, he failed anyway... Fort 10
-- Once again, the sun's heat is too much for Hmerrin to overcome. Taking another drink of water, he glances in the direction Gaffer indicates, and shakes his head in response to Ethani.
"Let's just check out Gaffer's clearing, and if its a false trail, we can think about you and Alemi having tea time again."
The young man picks up his stilts, and starts that way.
Dušan Danann (Erik) {HP:33/33; AC:17; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:16} Thursday April 19th, 2018 7:54:31 PM
Dušan casts Rose's Temperature Control on himself and creates ice to help take the edge off the heat. He alternates between bringing water and ice to those on stilts and keepin orientated towards Gaffer.
Follow your Nose {DM Dan K} Thursday April 19th, 2018 11:24:16 PM
Several in the party are having issues with the heat and while the spells of cold provide some immediate relief, they are not able to overcome the full effects of the heat.
Knowing of the clearing, it is decided to head that direction and soon enough you arrive. You find it as Gaffer described. The grass about the clearing is nearly 12' in height. The clearing itself is 100' in diameter. The ground is indeed a thick rich soil and would make any farmer jealous. There is a shimmering field that envelops most of the clearing, 60 in diameter itself from the center. You can see through the field to a point and what you can see is not overly comforting. There are several Huge objects within the shimmering aura, your best guess is 3. Specific detail is impossible, but you can make out that each object seems to be made of three medium sized objects about 6' off of the ground and parallel to the ground. Nothing within the shimmering sphere is moving
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 39/45; 6 nonlethal damage AC:22; Touch 20; FF 18 - CMD 26 - [haz de plague, fatigued] d20+11=20 ; d20+14=22 ; d20+5=8 ; Friday April 20th, 2018 1:38:51 AM
Toston casts detect magic and then inspects the shimmering field.
Wilford Grimly (HP:28/44; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18)(Down with the Sickness) d20+7=11 ; d6=6 ; Friday April 20th, 2018 8:39:05 AM
Wil is not doing well. His face droops in the heat and he take 6 dmg. "I can't do this anymore. It's awful here. I will take the city under Dirt City anytime over this.. My voices are even tired.. I haven't heard a peep from Cicero or April."
-- 7 rounds Channel energy 3d6 Shadow amulet: SM2 1/day SM3 1/day SM2 1/day - Used 6 rounds (hp 16 - AC 14 - 20% hit chance(Shadow)) Summoned Spider (Shadow) Legacy Item
Dušan Danann (Erik) {HP:33/33; AC:17; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:16} Friday April 20th, 2018 5:26:12 PM
Expecting the worst, Dušan treats Toston Hmerrin Wilford and Gaffer with Restorative Touch, removing their Fatigue.
"Do you think we should mess with this?" Dušan asks, "I'm as curious as the next, but if this is some sort of stasis we might just leave it be. Worse case scenario we could get stuck ourselves."
Wilford Grimly (HP:28/44; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18)(Down with the Sickness) Friday April 20th, 2018 8:19:03 PM
"Maube we should just walk away and act like we saw nothing?" He pauses before the Restorative touch. "Thank you so much. I feel much better. Instant bravery. Let's rock this thing! Should I summon some monsters before we let them out?"
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:60/60 AC: 19(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 - Itchy. Tastey. d20+6=11 ; Friday April 20th, 2018 10:02:17 PM
"Look at the pristine interior." Lornak says. "I believe this is what we are looking for..."
Lornak looks around the group for anything that is a remnant of the bloody red infected animals they have encountered(If he finds none suitable he will reluctantly cut a swatch off the giant wolf pelt they took as trophy from the first encounter). "See how it is counteracting the plane environment?" He walks up to the shimmering field. He does not touch it but slowly slides the meat inside and watches so see how it treats the infected blood. (Slight of Hand d20=11).
He steps back and raises his hand. he balls his fist with half a mind to put a infected wound through it if there is no reaction from his test. Then he comes to his senses;
"I should think you summon something that you can control and we send it through ahead of us." Lornak Says to Wil.
(OOC I rolled to be deft in placing the object and went with slight of hand, would an acrobatics roll been more appropriate?)
Hmerrin(HP:69/74 AC:26 T:16 FF:22 CMD:24) Infected Saturday April 21st, 2018 10:11:57 AM
Hmerrin stretches to his full height at Dusan's Restorative Touch. "Thanks. I needed that."
Watching Lornak and Toston do their things, he answers Wil and Dusan. "We're trying to find a magical rock thingy without any directions, and this is the first magical looking thingy we've come across since we got here. We gotta see what's inside there."
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 49/61 AC:21(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 1/2) d20+7=16 ; Sunday April 22nd, 2018 7:42:16 PM
Fort save: 16
Gaffer waits to see the results of the groups magical and mundane tests. "It seems harsh to send a poor creature inside, but I suppose it is the best option here." He is hopeful using the infected skin will do the trick, and feels uncomfortable looking at the perfect shimmering field that has warped its surroundings so.
If the current interactions fail, Gaffer converts a level one spell slot to summon a small rodent (if possible) to enter the field and observe.
Asteria Amarante [HP: 71/71; AC: 22; Touch: 12; Flat: 20; CMD: 20; Status: Infected] Sunday April 22nd, 2018 11:38:00 PM
Asteria watches the group messing with the strange clearing from a few steps away. There was no way she was going near it, as she is certain she would mess up something if she did.
The Shimmering {DM Dan K} Monday April 23rd, 2018 11:29:12 AM
Toston's Detect Magic reveals a powerful field of Evocation, but he is unable to identify much more. He is able to locate the origin of the filed, a small stone floating at the center of it.
Dušan treats Toston Hmerrin Wilford and Gaffer with Restorative Touch, removing their Fatigue.
Lornak is able to locate some 'left overs' on one of the pelts and uses it to inspect the field. The shimmering is a physical barrier and prevents the object from penetrating it.
Wil suggests summoning some creatures and Lornak agrees
Gaffer holds to casts Nature's Ally spell.
Given Lornak's intrusion was defeated, Gaffer takes another moment or two to consider using the spell.
Asteria and Elani hang back 10' from the field and watch with Hmerrin
Wilford Grimly (HP:28/44; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18)(Down with the Sickness) Monday April 23rd, 2018 12:45:51 PM
"Ok, Cicero, let's go," Wil says positively but an argument soon begins. An odd thing to watch but in the end Wil is able to Summon a shadow Earth Elemental to attempt to breach the aura, possibly digging beneath it. If needed. Proficient in Terran, he is also able to communicate with the creature, once summoned.
-- 7 rounds Channel energy 3d6 Shadow amulet: SM2 1/day - Earth Elemental - In progress - 7 rounds (hp 13 - AC 70 - 20% hit chance(Shadow)) SM3 1/day - SM2 1/day - 7 rounds (hp 16 - AC 14 - 20% hit chance(Shadow)) Summoned Spider (Shadow) Legacy Item
Hmerrin(HP:69/74 AC:26 T:16 FF:22 CMD:24) Infected Monday April 23rd, 2018 7:33:59 PM
Hmerrin nods approvingly as Wil summons the elemental.
"If nothing else works," he suggests, "have Earthy hit it really hard."
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:60/60 AC: 19(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 - Itchy. Tastey. Monday April 23rd, 2018 7:43:13 PM
Lornak releases his held breath when the remnants push back in his hand and fall to the ground. He did not factor that the shimmering barrier would be solid... At first grateful but then disturbed; "Hmn, what now?"
He looks over at Wil and steps back with Ethani and Asteria; "It is your show now." He says. "Lets what what happens."
Dušan Danann (Erik) {HP:33/33; AC:17(Temp 21); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:16} Monday April 23rd, 2018 8:15:18 PM
"Well I guess we're sold to entering..." Dušan says, pulls out his wand of Mage Armor and taps himself.
Ethani Nellie, AC 20, HP 42/42 Endure Elements, Status on everyone Monday April 23rd, 2018 9:56:13 PM
Having found herself totally enraptured in her recent exchange with Alemi, Ethani shakes het head to clear it. She then pulls out her Shield wand and taps as many people as she can before they attempt to breach the barrier, starting with Lornak and Asteria. She ponders her dream and wonders if the gray she saw might be this field. She tries hard to remember what the Manfri told them about the object they are looking for.
OOC: Sorry for the missed post. I was at Wood Badge and Genevieve forgot to post for me.
Asteria Amarante [HP: 71/71; AC: 22; Touch: 12; Flat: 20; CMD: 20; Status: Infected] Monday April 23rd, 2018 11:27:25 PM
Asteria prepares herself for whatever is to come with the breaking of the barrier, flexing her fingers on the hilt of her ax.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 39/45; 6 nonlethal damage AC:22; Touch 20; FF 18 - CMD 26 - [haz de plague, fatigued] 3d4+3=12 ; Tuesday April 24th, 2018 1:18:40 AM
Toston hits the shimmering sphere with a burning hands spell. (12 fire damage; reflex 14 for half)
Tracking 5/6 1st level spells remaining
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 49/61 AC:21(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 1/2) Tuesday April 24th, 2018 8:19:36 AM
As Wil takes responsibility for the summoning Gaffer instead touches himself with Barkskin and readies himself for fight or flight, whichever it may be.
The Shimmering {DM Dan K} Tuesday April 24th, 2018 9:22:45 AM
Wil summons an Earth elemental from his Amulet and the creature grinds agreement at moving to enter the area from underneath. It returns shortly, a force is preventing it from surfacing inside the shimmering aura.
Dusan uses a wand and casts Mage Armor upon himself
Gaffer casts Barkskin upon himself
Toston casts Burning Hands at the shimmering field. The magical fire strikes and slides off like water on a copper roof. There appears to be no damage to the shimmer
Asteria waits and watches, surely something horrible will happen soon enough and she would have her fun.
Ethani thinks to her dream and the what the Manfri told them. While this field could be the grey, she is quite certain the floating stone at its center is the stone The Tide is seeking.
Hmerrin agrees with Wil's next move and the Earth elemental readily complies. A solid fist of stone and earth thunders into the field. A ripple washes across the field, like a stone dropped into a pond and where the elemental struck, the field has grown a bit dim, as if bruised. The elemental grinds and Wil knows that when it struck the field, pain washed back to it.
The experiment seems to show the field is susceptible to physical attack, but not magical attack and the field inflicts some type of feedback pain to whomever strikes it
Dušan Danann (Erik) {HP:33/33; AC:17(Temp 21); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:16} d20+7=19 ; Tuesday April 24th, 2018 5:38:53 PM
"I guess I'm glad no one listened to me..." Dušan says winking to Ethani as she determines this is the stone they are looking for, "Maybe get that silence spell ready."
Dušan moves forward a little for a closer look at the barrier, "Do we think the instrument might play a roll in this? I'll see if I can Dispell it."
Dušan concentrates and put's forth some effort of will towards the Barrier in an attempt to dispell any magics.
(OOC: Spells Per Day L1 5/1, L2 4/1 L3 2/1 L4 1/1 Restorative Touch 1/5
Dispell Magic on Barrier d20+Caster Level 7 = 19
7 Hours Mage Armor on Dušan 15 Hours ? Rose's Temperature Control on Dušan 7 Hours ? Flying Broom on Dušan)
Hmerrin(HP:69/74 AC:26 T:16 FF:22 CMD:24) Infected Tuesday April 24th, 2018 7:14:39 PM
Hmerrin chews on his lower lip in thought.
Like the rest, the fighter waits to see if Dusan can dispel the field. If not...
"Uh, Wil? I'm thinking Earthy needs to keep doing his thing."
Asteria Amarante [HP: 71/71; AC: 22; Touch: 12; Flat: 20; CMD: 20; Status: Infected] Tuesday April 24th, 2018 10:37:51 PM
"I can punch it?" Probably would hurt, but it's the only thing Asteria can think of. She shrugs.
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:60/60 AC: 19(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 - Itchy. Tastey. d20+14=17 ; Tuesday April 24th, 2018 11:31:24 PM
Lornak watches as the others take their various attempts to penetrate the shimmering shield. When he learns that the physical attacks work in weakening it, he tests another theory. He pulls out his crossbow and nocks a bolt into it. He aims at the point that has taken damage and fires his bolt at it. (Attack Action d20=17)
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 39/45; 6 nonlethal damage AC:22; Touch 20; FF 18 - CMD 26 - [haz de plague, fatigued] d20+8=20 ; d6=5 ; Wednesday April 25th, 2018 3:02:47 AM
Toston shoots an arrow into the barrier as well. (20 vs AC; 5 damage)
Ethani Nellie, AC 20, HP 42/42 Endure Elements, Status on everyone Wednesday April 25th, 2018 7:17:49 AM
Ethani chuckles at Dusan's comment. "Yeah, I get that a lot too. You're right though, we need to be prepared when that barrier goes down." Ethani readies her silence spell, watching for any signs that the field is going to break.
Wilford Grimly (HP:28/44; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18)(Down with the Sickness) d20+7=21 ; d6+5=6 ; Wednesday April 25th, 2018 9:55:30 AM
"Ok, Earthy.. yeah I know that's not your name," Wil argues. "Hit the barrier with everything you got... no, you will be fine. You are a shadow and an earth elemental." Cicero, rose up in his dark, Earth elemental form and reluctantly slams the barrier. (Attack: 21 for 6 dmg) Wil prepares for any blow back..
-- 7 rounds Channel energy 3d6 Shadow amulet: SM2 1/day - Earth Elemental - In progress - 7 rounds (hp 13 - AC 70 - 20% hit chance(Shadow)) SM3 1/day - SM2 1/day - 7 rounds (hp 16 - AC 14 - 20% hit chance(Shadow)) Summoned Spider (Shadow) Legacy Item
The Shimmering {DM Dan K} d6=5 ; d6=2 ; d6=2 ; d6=6 ; Wednesday April 25th, 2018 12:49:47 PM
The Earth elemental nods to Wil and continues to strike the barrier. Each blow leaving a shadowy bruise upon the shimmering field. On the fourth swing, the elemental collapses and returns from whence it came. Roll 2 more strikes for the elemental, auto hit, just need damage
Toston and Lornak, each put an arrow and bolt into the barrier and both leave marks. It would appear missile fire also will damage it. Neither get hit with any kind of painful feedback. Lornak roll damage
Dusan attempts to dispel the barrier, but is unable to.
Damage to Barrier 16+2 elemental attaacks and Lornak's bolt
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 49/61 AC:21(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 1/2) d20+12=30 ; Wednesday April 25th, 2018 2:02:56 PM
Gaffer waits patiently while the others attack the barrier with arrows. Not wanting to waste any spells. He keeps an eye on their surroundings, worrying about the disturbance they might be causing. Perception: 30
Hmerrin(HP:69/74 AC:26 T:16 FF:22 CMD:24) Infected d20+11=30 ; d20+6=10 ; d8+2=7 ; d8+2=8 ; Wednesday April 25th, 2018 6:15:39 PM
"Ooooooo, good idea," Hmerrin responds to the missile fire of Lornak and Toston.
The lad unlimbers his own bow, and joins in the fun.
-- Full ranged attack on sphere. Atk 1 hts ac 30 for 7 hp damage Atk 2 hits ac 10 for 8 hp damage
Dušan Danann (Erik) {HP:33/33; AC:17(Temp 21); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:16} d20+6=26 ; d20+6=16 ; d10=7 ; d10=2 ; Wednesday April 25th, 2018 7:33:37 PM
Dušan sees the success that Lornak and Toston are having with their bows and crossbows and decides to join their cause. He pulls out his heavy crossbow, aims and fires hitting directly in the center of the overlapping marks. He smiles and nods at the archers.
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:60/60 AC: 19(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 - Itchy. Tastey. d4+4=6 ; d20+14=15 ; d4+4=6 ; Wednesday April 25th, 2018 7:34:24 PM
Lornak brims as he sees his bolt chip away at the barrier. (1d4=6 dmg) He lowers the crossbow. He looks around the group, catching the eyes of each;
"Okay, easy now." He says to those attack the shimmering barrier. "Dusan buffers our attempts. We go in order and pause after each attempt. Earthy, Me then Toston. As soon as it goes Ethani casts silence."
He looks at those that are idle
"Gaffer, Kid, Asteria, watch our backs, we cannot afford to lose our concentration before Ethani puts up the silence spell around the crystals." He loads another bolt into his crossbow. "Ready?" He asks. "Go."
When it is his turn in the order of attack he lets the held bolt fly. (Attack Action d20=15, Crit miss, oi 1d4=6dmg)
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 39/45; 6 nonlethal damage AC:22; Touch 20; FF 18 - CMD 26 - [haz de plague, fatigued] d20+8=28 ; d20+8=28 ; d6=3 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; Wednesday April 25th, 2018 9:50:24 PM
(28 vs AC; not sure if dome is susceptible to critical hits but 28 to confirm; so if it isn't a critical 3 damage and if it is a critical 5 damage)
Toston puts an exceptionally well placed arrow into the dome when it is his turn pausing of course for the silence spell if needed.
THEM Round 1 {DM Dan K} Thursday April 26th, 2018 11:38:21 AM
The group is quick to pick up on ranged weapons to take down the shimmering dome. Lornak quickly sets a method of order as opposed to how fast can everyone hurl fire on target.
Ethani stands ready with a Silence spell
Gaffer and Asteria keep an eye out around the group, as Hmerrin is already firing into the dome.
So it goes in a round robin format, fire pause, fire, pause. Even larger than the broad side of a barn it is nearly impossible to miss, but Lornak is able to prove to his fellow adventurers that nothing can ever be taken as a certainty. The dome is not susceptible to critical strikes.
After nearly a minute of fire, the dome flickers and burns away. resembling a large conical piece of paper tossed onto a fire, the bruising locations roll across the shimmering dome and in moments it is gone.
The group now can clearly see THEM within the interior.
map tonight
If the clearing was a clock, the Tide stand at 8,9,10 positions at 80' from the center A HUGE ant is at position 12, 4 and 8 and 50' from the center
It takes but a heartbeat for The Tide to be noticed, great mandibles flex with the cracking of the ant's exoskeleton. Each is armed with a short sword sized stinger as well
Dušan Danann (Erik) {HP:33/33; AC:17(Temp 21); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:16} Thursday April 26th, 2018 2:02:59 PM
Dušan casts Spectral Hand and moves back toward 9:30 giving the fighters space to do their thing.
(OOC: Spells Per Day L1 5/1, L2 4/1 L3 2/1 L4 1/1 Restorative Touch 1/5
70 Rounds Spectral Hand on Dušan 7 Hours ? Mage Armor on Dušan 15 Hours ? Rose's Temperature Control on Dušan 7 Hours ? Flying Broom on Dušan)
-- 7 rounds Channel energy 3d6 Shadow amulet: SM2 1/day - Earth Elemental - Done - 0 rounds (hp 13 - AC 70 - 20% hit chance(Shadow)) SM3 1/day - SM2 1/day - In Progress - 7 rounds (hp 16 - AC 14 - 20% hit chance(Shadow)) Summoned Spider (Shadow) Legacy Item
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 49/61 AC:21(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 1/2) Thursday April 26th, 2018 8:59:48 PM
Gaffer steps back as well to make sure he is in nobodies way. "I do not like the look of this. I don't have anything that size."
Aiming for the one furthest from the group he calls upon the natural energy that overflows in this place and calls a storm of sleet to come pelting from above, the furthest edge just covering the Ant and the majority of it spreading in the parties direction.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 39/45; 6 nonlethal damage AC:26; Touch 20; FF 22 - CMD 26 - [haz de plague] Thursday April 26th, 2018 9:26:43 PM
Toston says, "Wil cast Sanctuary on Ethani, it only works as long as the person is not doing direct damage and seeing as how she is our combat medic it will benefit all of us"
Toston then casts mage armor on himself and then backs up to 30 feet away from the huge ants (OOC as long as Toston is within his charging range of the ants.)
Active effects: Mage Armor - 3 hours [1800 rounds]
Hmerrin(HP:69/74 AC:25 T:15 FF:21 CMD:24) Infected d20+11=14 ; d8+2=10 ; d20+6=18 ; d8+2=5 ; Thursday April 26th, 2018 9:55:58 PM OOC - If I got this right, there's one ant 30' from the group. The others are further off.
"Yikes," Hmerrin comments. "That's some big ants..Every critter I ever stepped on is coming back to haunt me."
The young fighter takes a step forward to form the front line. Since he's already got bow in hand, he decides to just stick with it for the moment, and fires two arrows at the closest ant.
---- 5' move toward ant at 8 o'clock. Full ranged attack. Arrow 1 hits ac 14 for 10 hp damage Arrow 2 hits ac 18 for 5 hp damage
Asteria Amarante [HP: 71/71; AC: 22; Touch: 12; Flat: 20; CMD: 20; Status: Infected] d20+13=32 ; d20+8=18 ; d8+6=13 ; d8+6=13 ; Thursday April 26th, 2018 10:19:58 PM
Asteria sighs and keeps her position, tightening her grip on her battleaxe and shield. "Why is it always bugs..?" She gets ready to swing at the giant ant whenever it comes close, taking one step closer.
--- 5ft towards the ant Hold attack 32 vs. AC for 13 damage and 18 vs. AC for 13 damage whenever the ant comes within striking range.
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:60/60 AC: 19(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 - Itchy. Tastey. d20+9=16 ; d20+6=15 ; Thursday April 26th, 2018 10:23:42 PM
Lornak loads another bolt into his crossbow as he sees the giant ants on the other side. He looks at them closely to see whether or not they are infected. (Peception d20=16)
As he does an idea occurs to him. Riding one of these guys would be a great way to get back out of the grasses if need be. He attempts to asses if this will be possible. (Handle Animal d20=15)
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:60/60 AC: 19(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 - Itchy. Tastey. Thursday April 26th, 2018 10:24:59 PM
"Ethani!" he shouts in an effort to get her moving on that silence spell.
THEM Round 2 {DM Dan K} d20-2=15 ; d20-2=3 ; Friday April 27th, 2018 8:37:04 AM
Dusan casts Spectral Hand and steps backa a bit to let teh fighters do thier thing
Wil casts Sanctuary on Ethani at Toston's direction
Gaffer summons a Sleet Storm and buries the northern ant and catches the closest one as well in at least part of it
Toston casts Mage Armor on himself and backs up
Hmerrin lets a pair of arrows fly, both ricochet off the hard exterior armor of the ants exoskeleton
Lornak loads a bolt and takes a moment to see if the creatures are infected and making this even more dangerous. He notes no such sign. and yells for Ethani to cast her Silence spell
The Sleet storm masks the ants from the party's vision. The nearest one to the group can still be partially seen and that creature slips and falls in the magic storm about it. Coming around from the South, one of Them rounds the edge of the storm
Sleet Storm - Driving sleet blocks all sight Rnd 6/7
Ethani Nellie, AC 20, HP 42/42 Endure Elements, Status on everyone Friday April 27th, 2018 9:07:32 AM
Dude...you posted just before me. :(
Ethani casts the silence spell and prepares for the combat to come.
DM. Feel free to post again with silence being last round. What object or creature or point in space is the target of the spell?
Wilford Grimly (HP:28/44; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18)(Down with the Sickness) Friday April 27th, 2018 12:35:48 PM
Wil commands the spider to summon near the left of the closest ant. He summons a Soldier Ant. He casts Sanctuary on Ethani. (OOC: Can I use the Spider as cover? Follow behind it.. It's a shadow. Could I hide within it and use sneak attack?) Wil takes up a safe distance behind the Shadow spider trying to find a place to get in a sneak attack.
-- 7 rounds Channel energy 3d6 Shadow amulet: SM2 1/day - Earth Elemental - Done - 0 rounds (hp 13 - AC 70 - 20% hit chance(Shadow)) SM3 1/day - Soldier Ant - In Progress - 7 rounds (hp 18 - AC 15 - 20% hit chance(Shadow)) SM2 1/day - In Progress - 7 rounds (hp 16 - AC 14 - 20% hit chance(Shadow)) Summoned Spider (Shadow) Legacy Item
DM. Last round, and I read it wrong so my post is the incorrect spell. Wil summoned a spider. Full round action This round you are casting sanctuary on Ethani. You cannot also cast another summoning
Dušan Danann (Erik) {HP:33/33; AC:17(Temp 21); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:16} Friday April 27th, 2018 7:57:33 PM
Seeing the arrows bounce off the creatures worries Dušan. Concerned that Lornak may have to enter the melee, Dušan casts Shield of Faith on the Ranger.
(OOC: Spells Per Day L1 4/1, L2 4/1 L3 2/1 L4 1/1 Restorative Touch 1/5
70 Rounds Shield of Faith on Lornak +3 Deflection to AC 69 Rounds Spectral Hand on Dušan 7 Hours ? Mage Armor on Dušan 15 Hours ? Rose's Temperature Control on Dušan 7 Hours ? Flying Broom on Dušan)
Hmerrin(HP:69/74 AC:25 T:15 FF:21 CMD:24) Infected Friday April 27th, 2018 8:49:51 PM
Hmerrin chews on his lower lip, as he considers the gimongous ants.
"Probably gonna have stay close," he mutters, eyeing those REALLY long arms and mandibles and swords and stuff. "I see a lot of Cure spells in my near future."
Taking another step, the young man stows his bow, and draws his axes.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 39/45; 6 nonlethal damage AC:26; Touch 20; FF 22 - CMD 26 - [haz de plague] Saturday April 28th, 2018 12:04:32 AM
Toston casts shield on himself to complete his normal protective spells and then uses a move action to draw his elvish curve blade after using a swift action to charge his attacks with magic in case he gets presented with an opportunity for an attack of opportunity.
Active effects: Mage Armor - +4 AC - 3 hours [1799 rounds] Shield - +4 shield to AC; immunity magic missile - 3 min [30 rounds] 3 spells used arcane strike 1/round
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 49/61 AC:21(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 1/2) Saturday April 28th, 2018 6:07:54 AM
Worried that neither he or his animal allies will have much luck piercing the ants tough exterior. Gaffer begins casting Call Lightning to attack the ant Toston moves towards.
(Assuming from lack of affect from either breaking the barrier and the sleet storm that I don't have to worry about noise. If the crystal is reacting to sounds in anyway, Gaffer would summon a dire wolf instead)
Dušan Danann (Erik) {HP:33/33; AC:17(Temp 21); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:16} Sunday April 29th, 2018 4:55:43 PM
This is the first time Dušan was able to take advantage of Flying Broom in combat. He considers what advantages it could give him. Then he wonders if these ants spit...
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:60/60 AC: 19(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 - Itchy. Tastey. d20+6=13 ; d20+6=16 ; Monday April 30th, 2018 2:08:44 AM
Around Lornak everyone prepares for a fight. While their reactions are prudent, he is unsure whether these creature's actions are even malevolent. As the gargantuan behemoth of an insect comes around from the south, Lornak steps in front of the group; "They may only be guardians!!" He yells.
With Ethani in his mind, he takes a leap of faith. "Hold off attacking, we must be sure!" He trusts that these creatures are in tune with the crystal and are a little more than wild. He attempts to handle the animal.
"This is crazy." He thinks to himself and he holds his palm in front of him. His pupils reach the top of his eyelids as the creature gets closer. "Heel!" He yells. (Handle Animal d20=13)
Seeing not a flinch in the creature he swiftly tries a similar command in desperation; "Down!" He screams and points his hand towards the ground in front of him.(Handle Animal d20=16, Hero Point used.)
He thinks to himself; "This could be it."
70 Rounds Shield of Faith on Lornak +3 Deflection to AC
THEM Round 2 {DM Dan K} Monday April 30th, 2018 7:34:06 AM
I need to switch my posting time to the evening
Ethani Nellie, AC 20, HP 42/42 Endure Elements, Status on everyone, Sanctuary Monday April 30th, 2018 8:38:23 AM
Center of Silence Spell=the item in the middle of where the sphere was.
Nodding her thanks to Wil, Ethani pulls out her Shield of Faith wand once more and taps Hmerrin. (Per my previous post, Asteria should already have it). Then she heads around toward Gaffer, ready to grant him with the same spell.
Wilford Grimly (HP:28/44; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18)(Down with the Sickness) d20+7=18 ; Monday April 30th, 2018 2:16:16 PM
"Are you saying we should negotiate?" Wil asks. (Sense Motive: 18 - Closest creature) "How about we approach with caution but weapons drawn? I would head up the negotiation but I'm trying a new tack.. being all sneaky and such."
Wil summons a SM 3 soldier ant.. He begins to move forward toward the large ant, stealthily walking behind the shadow spider. They approach but stay out of melee range.
-- 7 rounds Channel energy 3d6 Shadow amulet: SM2 1/day - Earth Elemental - Done - 0 rounds (hp 13 - AC 70 - 20% hit chance(Shadow)) SM3 1/day - Soldier Ant - In Progress - 7 rounds (hp 18 - AC 15 - 20% hit chance(Shadow)) SM2 1/day - In Progress - 7 rounds (hp 16 - AC 14 - 20% hit chance(Shadow)) Summoned Spider (Shadow) Legacy Item
Dušan Danann (Erik) {HP:33/33; AC:17(Temp 21); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:16} Monday April 30th, 2018 7:38:56 PM
Dušan wishes he could see what Lornak does in the giant insects, but all he sees is more of the same sort of threats they have faced to this point.
THEM Round 3 {DM Dan K} d20-1=11 ; d20-1=13 ; d20+10=15 ; d100=13 ; d20+10=15 ; Monday April 30th, 2018 9:28:53 PM
Ehthani's Silence spell envelops the stone at the center. She takes out her wand and casts Shield of Faith on Hmerrin, moving up next to him to do so.
Wil casts Sanctuary on Ethani, having summoned a spider of Shadow last round. The spider moves towards the ant and Wil follows You have not summoned the shadow ant yet
Dusan casts Shield of Faith on Lornak
Hmerrin, stows his bow and draws his axes as he steps slightly forward
Toston casts Shield upon himself and draws his sword, a charge of energy flows intot he blade
Gaffer begins casting Call Lightning
Lornak calls for everyone to hold a moment and moves forward in an attempt to tame the vermin to back down.
The ant that Lornak can see, pays him no more attention then the attention the party has already garnered. Lornak quickly knows his mistake, handling animals implies the animal has been trained to the task in the first place, and that it is an animal. The ant moves swiftly at the group and strikes at the first foe it comes to, the shadow spider. The mandibles miss.
A second ant emerges from the storm and tries to crush Hmerrin in it's grip. Fortunately the young man ducks away as the mandibles crash just above his head
Please note, no one in the party can see Ant3 Please track all spells and adjustments to AC and such
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:60/60 AC: 19(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 - Itchy. Tastey. d20+9=10 ; d20+9=26 ; Monday April 30th, 2018 10:21:24 PM
Lornak's feels his stomach drop. He watches helplessly as the giant ant strikes out at the shadow spider and The Kid. He feels a complete fool. "Of course!" Lornak curses. "The ONE creature in this forsaken realm that is not an abomination just HAS to be the most mundane!"
As the ant turns toward the shadow spider he attempts to identify if the ants are magical in any way. The ground shakes so hard it throws off his concentration completely.(perception d20=10 Crit Miss)
Lornak just stands stupified and watches...(Perception d20=26)
68 Rounds Shield of Faith on Lornak +3 Deflection to AC Buckler +1 to AC Active
(OOC omg I just give up... IF The ants fall under the category of Magical Beast everyone gets a +2 attack and +2 dmg bonus from my Favored Enemy class feature)
Asteria Amarante [HP: 71/71; AC: 22; Touch: 12; Flat: 20; CMD: 20; Status: Infected] d20+13=27 ; d20+8=22 ; d8+6=8 ; d8+6=11 ; Monday April 30th, 2018 11:52:34 PM
Asteria grins and moves forward, striking the ant. "Okay, you big lug. Let's rumble."
--- Move forward 10 feet 27 vs AC for 8 damage 22 vs AC for 11 damage
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 39/45; 6 nonlethal damage AC:28; Touch 18; FF 24- CMD 26 - [haz de plague] d20+11=29 ; d20+11=29 ; d8+2=3 ; d8+2=7 ; Tuesday May 1st, 2018 2:11:18 AM
Toston charges his attack with magical energy (swift action: arcane strike) and then charges the 1st Ant Creature potentially striking it in a vital area (29 vs AC; threat of critical ; 29 to confirm; 3 damage (+ 7 damage if crit confirmed)
Active effects: Mage Armor - +4 AC - 3 hours [1798 rounds] Shield - +4 shield to AC; immunity magic missile - 3 min [29 rounds] 3 spells used arcane strike - 1 round Charging : +2 to hit; -2 to AC - 1 round
Ethani Nellie, AC 20, HP 42/42 Endure Elements, Status on everyone, Sanctuary Tuesday May 1st, 2018 8:13:42 AM
Scooting over 5 feet to C21, Ethani taps Gaffer with her Shield of Faith wand.
Looking over at her Shield Sister, Ethani sighs. "Be careful Asteria! It's going to take more than just brute strength to take these things down. You need to work with the others!"
Chewing her bottom lip, Ethani silently curses herself for not preparing the group for combat better.
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 49/61 AC:21(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 1/2) 3d6=10 ; 3d6=11 ; Tuesday May 1st, 2018 8:36:35 AM
As he sees the bubble of silence fall around the stone, Gaffer knows it is safe to let loose, and calls down a bolt of lightning with a bang, striking at the closest Ant, before he immediately calls down the second. (10 and 11 damage) Reflex save vs DC 17.
Dušan Danann (Erik) {HP:33/33; AC:17(Temp 21); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:16} Tuesday May 1st, 2018 6:29:17 PM
Dušan rises 25 feet on his broom to at least be out of mandible range. Still concerned about poison, disease and how hard these ants might bight, Dušan decides to save his spells for cures and instead focuses his gaze on the ant menacing Hmerrin. With a witchy look he hopes to mislead the insect.
(OOC: Spells Per Day L1 4/1, L2 4/1 L3 2/1 L4 1/1 Restorative Touch 1/5 Guide/Mislead (Su): (7/8)
Mislead on Ant 1 -2 insight penalty on the target's next attack roll or skill check 69 Rounds Shield of Faith on Lornak +3 Deflection to AC 68 Rounds Spectral Hand on Dušan 7 Hours ? Mage Armor on Dušan 15 Hours ? Rose's Temperature Control on Dušan 7 Hours ? Flying Broom on Dušan)
Wilford Grimly (HP:28/44; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18)(Down with the Sickness) d20+5=18 ; d20+5=6 ; d20+12=24 ; Tuesday May 1st, 2018 7:50:25 PM
- I believe the ant heads out next post? Wil heads himself, best he can away from the sight of the giant ant. The spider fires of some webbing at the ant (DC: 14) Wil is Stealthy (24) but misses with a weak melee. He hopes it goes unnoticed.
-- 7 rounds Channel energy 3d6 Shadow amulet: SM2 1/day - Earth Elemental - Done - 0 rounds (hp 13 - AC 70 - 20% hit chance(Shadow)) SM3 1/day - Soldier Ant - In Progress - 6 rounds (hp 18 - AC 15 - 20% hit chance(Shadow)) SM2 1/day - In Progress - 7 rounds (hp 16 - AC 14 - 20% hit chance(Shadow)) Summoned Spider (Shadow) Legacy Item
Hmerrin(HP:69/74 AC:27 T:17 FF:21 CMD:24) Infected, Shd Fth d20+12=31 ; d8+8=13 ; d20+12=16 ; d6+8=13 ; d20+7=23 ; d8+8=12 ; Tuesday May 1st, 2018 9:28:26 PM
"And here we go," Hmerrin grunts, ducking under the ant's attack.
The young fighter takes a step forward and slashes at it with his axes.
----------- 5' Step to F22 Full attack Btlax 1 hits ac 31 for 13 hp damage Hndax hits ac 16 for 13 hp damage Btlax 2 hits ac 23 for 12 hp damage
THEM Round 4 {DM Dan K} d20+10=18 ; d20+1=2 ; d20+1=7 ; d20+10=16 ; d20+10=26 ; d20+10=21 ; d20+10=20 ; d100=55 ; d100=42 ; 2d6+8=13 ; d8+8=13 ; Tuesday May 1st, 2018 9:33:14 PM
Lornak does not beleive the ants are magical in any way or are indeed anything except very large ants.
Asteria moves forward and strikes one of the ants with her axe. As she closed with it, the mandibles slammed together, but missed her 10' move means standard action and 1 attack
Toston moves in on the same ant with Asteria and cuts it open across the abdomen. crit
Ethani steps back 5' and uses the wand to cast Shield of Faith on Gaffer
Gaffer calls down a bolt of lightning on teh ant now engaged with Asteria and Toston and both bolts jar the vermin.
Dusan rises 25' up on his broom to be 10' higher then the ants stand. A distance he knows to still be within thier reach. Does witch flying work like regular flight with Fly checks depending on manuvers?
Wil moves in and strikes at Ant1, but his weapon does not penetrate the exoskeleton
The spider throws some webbing at the ant, but fails to entagle or slow it down. The creature is simply too large.
Hmerrin steps in and hits the ant twice
Ant1 attacks Toston with mandibles and stinger, but the gnomes defences are too much for it to overcome Ant2 attacks the shadowy spider again, hitting it both times and the shadow vanishes into nothingness. From the north, the third ant comes quickly around the Sleet Storm, closing on Ethani and Gaffer
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 39/45; 6 nonlethal damage AC:30; Touch 20; FF 26- CMD 26 - [haz de plague] d20+7=17 ; d20+7=18 ; d8+2=5 ; d8+2=4 ; Tuesday May 1st, 2018 10:22:56 PM
Toston drops his curve blade, swiftly charges his attacks with magic, takes a 5 foot step to either gain flanking with or have a better shot at flanking with Asteria in the future and then flurries at the Ant. (17 vs AC; 18 vs AC; add +2 if maneuvered for flanking) (5 damage, 4 damage)
Active effects: Mage Armor - +4 AC - 3 hours [1797 rounds] Shield - +4 shield to AC; immunity magic missile - 3 min [28 rounds] 3 spells used arcane strike - 1 round
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:60/60 AC: 19(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 - Itchy. Tastey. d20+14=28 ; d4+4=7 ; Tuesday May 1st, 2018 10:23:42 PM
Lornak wishes someone in the group still had an Enlarge Person spell in their repertoire...
Feeling helpless as he sees the ineffectual melee attacks against the Huge Ants Lornak reluctantly attempts a precise shot with his crossbow. He raises his arm and steadies it, making a shot at the first Ants eye.
(Full round Called Shot, eye. d20=28, 7dmg)
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:60/60 AC: 19(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 - Itchy. Tastey. Wednesday May 2nd, 2018 1:37:52 AM
67 Rounds Shield of Faith on Lornak +3 Deflection to AC
Ethani Nellie, AC 20, HP 42/42 Endure Elements, Status on everyone, Sanctuary Wednesday May 2nd, 2018 8:40:43 AM
Becoming more than a little uneasy at the approach of the third ant, Ethani pulls out her Bull's Strength wand and taps Asteria.
"That ought to help a even the playing field a little...You know...maybe it's time for you to rage, she suggests to Asteria."
Ethani then scoots over another 5 feet, preparing to boost Hmerrin next round. (E22)
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 49/61 AC:(20 as Bear) 21(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 1/2) Wednesday May 2nd, 2018 8:45:31 AM
Seeing the third giant Ant approaching on their undefended size, Gaffer swallows his fear, shaking slightly, and calls upon his wildshape once more, into a Dire Bear, and steps in front of his companions to meet it head on.
Wilford Grimly (HP:28/44; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18)(Down with the Sickness) d20+5=11 ; d20+5=25 ; d20+5=24 ; 2d6=12 ; d6=6 ; d12+12=17 ; Wednesday May 2nd, 2018 10:16:42 AM
Wil orders the SM 3 giant Ant to his side. The Ant matches the size of the other?? it tries to bite the approaching ant but misses. (Attack: 11) Wil, uses the distraction. He draws his bayonet to strike the creature with a critical melee attack. (Attack: 25 (Confirm: 24) Hit: 12)(Sneak Attack: 6) (Stealth: 17)
-- 7 rounds Channel energy 3d6 Shadow amulet: SM2 1/day - Earth Elemental - Done - 0 rounds (hp 13 - AC 70 - 20% hit chance(Shadow)) SM3 1/day - Soldier Ant - In Progress - 6 rounds (hp 18 - AC 15 - 20% hit chance(Shadow)) SM2 1/day - Done - 7 rounds (hp 16 - AC 14 - 20% hit chance(Shadow)) Summoned Spider (Shadow) Legacy Item
Hmerrin(HP:69/74 AC:27 T:17 FF:21 CMD:24) Infected, Shd Fth d20+12=14 ; d20+12=21 ; d6+8=12 ; d20+7=14 ; Wednesday May 2nd, 2018 7:16:51 PM
Hmerrin gives a sideways looks to the ant coming around the left. And then another. And then watches Gaffer reluctantly move toward it.
"Great," he mutters.
Unfortunately, the lad is spending a bit too much time worrying about what's coming, and not enough on the problem in front of him. The battleaxe twice hits at too deep an angle to bite.
----------- Still at F22 Full attack Btlax 1 miss (ac 14) Hndax hits ac 21 for 12 hp damage Btlax 2 miss (ac 14)
Dušan Danann (Erik) {HP:33/33; AC:17(Temp 21); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:16} Wednesday May 2nd, 2018 9:09:42 PM
(OOC: Oops, I thought they were large, not very large, even though they are taking up 3 squares. :P My fault. Does witch flying work like regular flight with Fly checks depending on manuvers? I assume so, Is climbing at less than Fly speed a difficult maneuver?)
Dušan has better vantage point up in the air. He now has a good enough view of the ants to realize he is not high enough. He climbs an additional 10 feet to 35 feet.
Dušan is not sure how much Gaffer can take take in his bear form so he does what he can to help. Dušan casts Blindness on ant 3 and uses a boit of the power granted to him by the Wold's Blood to focus the curse.
(OOC: Spells Per Day L1 4/1, L2 3/1 L3 2/1 L4 1/1 Restorative Touch 1/5 Guide/Mislead (Su): (7/8)
BlindnessDeafness on Ant 3 for Blindned Save Fortitude vs DC 18 –2 AC, No Dexterity bonus to AC, –4 most Strength & Dexterity checks & opposed Perception checks. All checks and activities that rely on vision automatically fail. Opponents considered total concealment (50% miss chance) against blinded. Blind creatures makes DC 10 Acrobatics move faster than half speed. Prone on fail. 68 Rounds Shield of Faith on Lornak +3 Deflection to AC 67 Rounds Spectral Hand on Dušan 7 Hours ? Mage Armor on Dušan 15 Hours ? Rose's Temperature Control on Dušan 7 Hours ? Flying Broom on Dušan)
Asteria Amarante [HP: 85/85; AC: 20; Touch: 12; Flat: 20; CMD: 20; Status: Infected; Rage: 12/12] d20+17=36 ; d20+12=14 ; d8+10=18 ; d8+10=16 ; Wednesday May 2nd, 2018 9:57:12 PM
Asteria's eyes narrow as her sister attempts to boss her around. Who does she think she is? She was getting there! This is HER expertise, after all, not her cleric sister's.
These thoughts fuel her transformation into an enraged state, and she lets out a roar before slicing into the beast before her. Her second attack, however, skids off harmlessly due to her blind rage. She growls.
--- Enter a Rage 12/12 turns 36 vs. AC for 18 damage 14 vs. AC for 16 damage
Bull's Strength: +4 bonus to Strength (60/60 rounds?) Rage: +4 to Strength, a +4 to Constitution, +2 on Will saves, –2 to Armor Class. (12/12 rounds)
OOC: I hope I did everything right? Surprisingly, it's been a while since Asteria has gone into a rage, so I'm hoping I did the math right.
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:60/60 AC: 19(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 - Itchy. Tastey. Thursday May 3rd, 2018 12:29:02 AM
Lornak quickly loads another bolt into his crossbow. (Standard Action) He slides back by Ethani in preparation for a bulls strength tap from her wand. (Move action 5-foot step 22-C
THEM Round 5 {DM Dan K} d20+12=13 ; d20+10=12 ; d20+10=27 ; d20+10=25 ; 2d6+8=18 ; d8+8=15 ; d20+18=38 ; d6=6 ; Thursday May 3rd, 2018 7:23:25 AM
Toston attacks and misses
Lornak fires his crossbow and strikes the Ant the party is fighting Precise damage works, but I don't know what a Called shot is I cannont find it on your sheet
Ethani draws her wand of Bull Strength and moves 10' to be able to get to Asteria and Hmerrin in the next couple rounds. draw wand and move 10' is 2 actions Ethani has not used the Bull Str wand
Gaffer transforms into a Large Dire Bear and steps north to confront the 3rd Huge Ant
Wil's shadow Ant is big for an ant, but nothing in size to these elephant sized monsters. [SMIII Ant is Medium[/i] The ant attacks and misses
Wil finds a soft spot and drives is weapon deep Wil is not Flanking and a shadow monster does not count as a shadow for stealth
Hmerrin might have been distracted, but the hand axe is all it took and the Huge Ant crumples.
1 down and 2 to go
Dusan rises further into the air and casts a Curse of Blindness and the ant rears back shaking its head from side to side violently and quite affected. Fly up at a greater angle than 45 is DC 20. It takes 10' of movement to fly at 45 degree what is your Fly Speed
Asteria moves on Ant2 and strikes 1 time, as her original target is already dead. Her Axe hits nicely, spewing ant ichor into the air Asteria does not have Bull Strength
As Asteria closes on her opponent the ant attacks and again misses
Ant 2 Attacks Asteria with bite and poisonous sting. This time the barbarian is struck Hit AC 27/25 Dmg 18+15 + Poison Fort DC 20 Else -6 Str Asteria is Grappled
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 39/45; 6 nonlethal damage AC:28; Touch 18; FF 24- CMD 26 - [haz de plague] d20+10=16 ; Thursday May 3rd, 2018 1:00:30 PM
Toston charges his attack with magic and then charges Ant 2 and then tries to punch it but fails (16 vs AC; miss)
Active effects: Mage Armor - +4 AC - 3 hours [1796 rounds] Shield - +4 shield to AC; immunity magic missile - 3 min [27 rounds] 3 spells used arcane strike - 1 round Charge - +2 to hit / -2 to AC
Ethani Nellie, AC 20, HP 42/42 Endure Elements, Status on everyone, Sanctuary Thursday May 3rd, 2018 5:14:25 PM
OOC: Per my 5/1/18 post, I should have been at C21. Then moved to E21. That's a 5 foot step. Asteria should have Bull's Strength. She should also have Shield of Faith which would boost her AC by +2 if she is not using her wooden shield.
Growling in frustration, Ethani taps Hmerrin with Bull's Strength and heads toward Asteria, intent on healing her next round.
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:60/60 AC: 19(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 - Itchy. Tastey. d20+14=21 ; d4+4=7 ; Thursday May 3rd, 2018 6:02:15 PM
Surprised to see his bolt make purchase he almost jumps for joy! Almost. He slides to the right slightly to get a better vantage( 5-foot step to 23-C), confidently raising his crossbow for another Precise Shot. He breaths in slowly amidst the chaos around him. On the exhale he slowly pulls the trigger, releasing the bolt at the 2nd Ant's eye.
Attack Action (d20=21, 7 dmg)
67 Rounds Shield of Faith on Lornak +3 Deflection to AC
(OOC I looked up Called Shots on Paizo and found them. I realize now that they are part of the Ultimate Combat rules which we dont use. Sorry for the confusion. This is a normal attack using Precise Shot)
Hmerrin(HP:69/74 AC:27 T:17 FF:21 CMD:24) Infected, Shd Fth. Bls Str d20+15=27 ; d8+9=17 ; Thursday May 3rd, 2018 7:25:41 PM
Hmerrin looks right and left to assess the danger. He gives a half grin at whatever Dusan did to that ant, and moves over to help Asteria.
Ethani gives him a boost on the way, causing him to grin some more.
Stepping into the ant's range, he slashes at it with his battle axe.
----------- Move to G24 Attack Ant2 hit ac 27 for 17 hp damage.
Dušan Danann (Erik) {HP:33/33; AC:17(Temp 21); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:16} d20+7=15 ; Thursday May 3rd, 2018 7:54:51 PM
(OOC: From the Wizard Fly spell: The subject can fly at a speed of 60 feet. It can ascend at half speed and descend at double speed, and its maneuverability is good. Does that ascend still have to be at 45 degrees? If I went up in a spiral I would have ended up in about the same spot? Or do you want me to roll those fly checks? I'll be more careful of this in the future. Sorry)
Hoping Ethani will help Asteria with a Cure, Dušan Sends his spectral hand to try to alleviate the poison. He hopes his Neutralize Poison spell does the job. He fears the Barbarian will need all her strength to get out of the beasts grasp.
(OOC: Spells Per Day L1 4/1, L2 3/1 L3 2/1 L4 1/0 Restorative Touch 1/5 Guide/Mislead (Su): (7/8)
Neutralize Poison on Asteria Caster Level Check = 15 BlindnessDeafness on Ant 3 for Blindned 67 Rounds Shield of Faith on Lornak +3 Deflection to AC 66 Rounds Spectral Hand on Dušan 7 Hours ? Mage Armor on Dušan 15 Hours ? Rose's Temperature Control on Dušan 7 Hours ? Flying Broom on Dušan)
-- 7 rounds Channel energy 3d6 Shadow amulet: SM2 1/day - Earth Elemental - Done - 0 rounds (hp 13 - AC 70 - 20% hit chance(Shadow)) SM3 1/day - Soldier Ant - In Progress - 6 rounds (hp 18 - AC 15 - 20% hit chance(Shadow)) SM2 1/day - Done - 7 rounds (hp 16 - AC 14 - 20% hit chance(Shadow)) Summoned Spider (Shadow) Legacy Item
Asteria Amarante [HP: 46/85; AC: 22; Touch: 12; Flat: 20; CMD: 20; Status: Infected; Rage: 11/12] d20+5=18 ; d20+10=11 ; Thursday May 3rd, 2018 10:45:38 PM
Asteria yells out as she is hit, and attempts to pry herself from the ant's grip without much success. Her arms give out as they slide helplessly against the ant's smooth skin.
(Fort 18 vs. 20) (Strength Check to get out of the grapple Nat 1)
--- Bull's Strength: +4 to Strength (59/60 rounds) Shield of Faith: +2 to AC Rage: +4 to Strength, a +4 to Constitution, +2 on Will saves, –2 to Armor Class. (11/12 rounds)
OOC: Wasn't sure how to escape a grapple, please tell me if I should do a different check if I was wrong.
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 49/61 AC:(20 as Bear) 21(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 0/2) 3d6=11 ; Friday May 4th, 2018 8:10:43 AM
Gaffer stays back while Ant3 thrashes blindly, happy to call down a third lightning bolt at a safe distance. (Damage: 11) That aside he tries to stay quiet as to not draw it over.
Dušan Danann (Erik) {HP:33/33; AC:17(Temp 21); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:16} Friday May 4th, 2018 6:31:06 PM
Dušan holds his breath as he hopes his Neutralize Poison spell is efficient to treat Asteria.
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:60/60 AC: 19(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 - Itchy. Tastey. Friday May 4th, 2018 11:26:53 PM
Lornak quickly loads another bolt into his crossbow. He steals a glance behind him as the hairs on his neck raise to the bouncing ground earth beneath his feet. "That is well timed." Lornak admits. "I just hope it does not bite us in the behind later."
66 Rounds Shield of Faith on Lornak +3 Deflection to AC Buckler +1 to AC active
Ethani (Frank S.), AC 20, HP 42/42 Endure Elements, Status on everyone, Sanctuary d20+11=29 ; d8+10=12 ; Friday May 4th, 2018 11:42:12 PM
Everything around Ethani is a blur as she bravely moves towards Asteria immobilized in the clutches of the Giant Ant's mandibles. (Move Action)
To her only her sister's ragged undulations and the writhing of the massive insect are moving double speed. Even her own arm reaching up seems to move like molasses. "I must reach her." she says forcing her will forward. Her fingers stretch out anticipating the brush with Asteria's flesh. As they connect she releases the healing energy held back until just this moment. (Cure Moderate Wounds d20=29, restoring 12 HP to Asteria)
The flow transfers from her to the rugged Barbarian.
"Bless Alemi!" she mouths.
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:60/60 AC: 19(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 - Itchy. Tastey. Friday May 4th, 2018 11:43:19 PM
(OOC Covering the post for an absent Nellie!!)
THEM Round 6 {DM Dan K} d20+1=19 ; d6=2 ; d6=2 ; 2d6=10 ; Sunday May 6th, 2018 12:08:39 PM
Toston attacks, but cannot penetrate the armor of the ant
Ethani uses the wand of Bull Strength to bolster Hmerrin C21 to E21 is a 10' move, 5' to D21, 10 to E21. Asteria did not get Bull strength in round 5. Asteria normally uses her shield when using her Battle axe and therefore is using her wooden shield
Lornak moves back some and fires. The bolt strikes true.
Hmerrin moves in and plants his axe firmly into the ant
Dusan sends his Spectral Hand to assist Asteria, the spell is not powerful enough to remove the poison. Please make a Fly check DC 15 to Hover of fall and take 3d6 and prone going forward broom flying will follow all fly skill needs and skill checks. Email any questions
Wil and the shadow ant fail to hurt the Huge ant
Asteria struggles against the ant's grip, but cannot budge the mandibles d20+your CMB vs the Ant CMD
Gaffer calls down a bolt on the blind ant
The ants poison continues to course through Asteria's body. Fort DC 20 ELSE 2 Strength Damage
The Ant hurls the barbarian 20' and into the Sleet Storm where she lands hard and Prone. 10 Damage. In the Sleet Storm all sight is blocked and move at 1/2 Speed with ACrobatics DC 10 Failure and Asteria cannot move faile by 5 or more and fall prone
The Blind ant continues to thrash and attack the air about it
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 39/45; 6 nonlethal damage AC:30; Touch 20; FF 26- CMD 26 - [haz de plague] d20+7=19 ; d20+7=15 ; d8+2=8 ; Sunday May 6th, 2018 1:13:47 PM
(OOC: I should be at H24 from my charge last round.)
Toston uses a swift action to charge his attacks with magic and then flurries at ant 2.
(19 vs AC) (15 vs AC; miss) (8 damage if the first attack hits)
Active effects: Mage Armor - +4 AC - 3 hours [1795 rounds] Shield - +4 shield to AC; immunity magic missile - 3 min [26 rounds] 3 spells used arcane strike - 1 round
Wilford Grimly (HP:28/44; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18)(Down with the Sickness) d20+5=19 ; d6+4=5 ; d20+12=20 ; d20+5=8 ; d20+5=17 ; 2d8+4=18 ; Sunday May 6th, 2018 8:33:26 PM
The shadow ant strikes (19) for 5 dmg but also attempts to climb the larger creature with it's awesome climbing shadow ant legs. Climb ( 20)Will for his part inflicts a moderate wound but again misses. Hero point please to roll again (17) for 18 dmg.
Hmerrin(HP:69/74 AC:27 T:17 FF:21 CMD:24) Infected, Shd Fth. Bls Str d20+13=14 ; d20+13=15 ; d20+8=25 ; d8+9=14 ; Sunday May 6th, 2018 8:40:23 PM
Hmerrin watches Asteria fly into the ice storm. Somewhat shaken, the lad takes a couple half-hearted swings.
The clang of his blades careening uselessly off chitin brings his attention back to the fight. He lands his last blow.
------ Full attack on Ant2 Btlax 1 miss - nat1 Hndax miss - ac 15 Btlax 2 hits ac 25 for 14 hp damage.
Dušan Danann (Erik) {HP:33/33; AC:17(Temp 21); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:16} d20+14=33 ; d20+14=25 ; Sunday May 6th, 2018 10:23:57 PM
(OOC: Hover from last round = 33)
Dušan expertly regains his composure on his broom after hovering. In a panic he then swoops down to I22 ready to cast a Cure Serious Wounds if he can see Asteria clear enough to send his Spectral Hand into the storm.
(OOC: Flight Check = 25 for descent. Spells Per Day L1 4/1, L2 3/1 L3 2/1 L4 1/0 Restorative Touch 1/5 Guide/Mislead (Su): (7/8)
Neutralize Poison on Asteria Caster Level Check = 15 BlindnessDeafness on Ant 3 for Blindned 66 Rounds Shield of Faith on Lornak +3 Deflection to AC 65 Rounds Spectral Hand on Dušan 7 Hours ? Mage Armor on Dušan 15 Hours ? Rose's Temperature Control on Dušan 7 Hours ? Flying Broom on Dušan)
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 49/61 AC:(20 as Bear) 21(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 0/2) 3d6=11 ; Monday May 7th, 2018 7:25:22 AM
Pangs of worry shout through Gaffer as he sees Asteria thrown into his own storm, wishing he could stop its effects. He calls down a bolt on Ant2 as he sees the physical attacks struggling to hurt it. (Damage: 11)
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:60/60 AC: 19(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 - Itchy. Tastey. d20+14=33 ; d4+4=7 ; Monday May 7th, 2018 4:57:16 PM
Lornak fires another bolt at the damaged ant's eye. (Attack Action d20=33, 7dmg)
He quickly nocks another bolt into his crossbow. (Move Action)
65 Rounds Shield of Faith on Lornak +3 Deflection to AC
Dušan Danann (Erik) {HP:33/33; AC:17(Temp 21); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:16} Monday May 7th, 2018 6:11:36 PM
Dušan struggles to see Asteria's form through the storm. prepared to run in after her if his vision can not penetrate the weather.
THEM Round 7 {DM Dan K} - combat ended d20+1=20 ; d6=1 ; Monday May 7th, 2018 9:27:23 PM
Toston strikes again and wounds the ant with his first attack
Wil misses the mark, but his Shadow ant connects. It cannot climb upon a living creature in combat with grappling with the opponent.
Hmerrin is a bit distracted at what could be a preview, but rallies with his final strike
Dusan cannot see Asteria, the driving magical sleet of the Sleet Storm blocks all vision quite completely. He has no target for the Spectral Hand. He swoops down and readies himself should Asteria appear.
Gaffer calls down a bolt on the active and dangerous Ant, sending a coarse charge through it
Lornak fires another bolt and the ant crumples to the ground, mortally wounded
The Sleet Storm drives on and the last ant turns away from the battle and moves rapidly away from you.
Seconds later the Sleet Storm abates. The combat is ended. Two Huge ants lie dead before you and within a sphere of Silence about 40' away floats the rock shard.
Asteria needs to make a 3rd Fort DC 20 or lose 1 Strength point. Still need the previous round as well.
Ethani Nellie, AC 20, HP 42/42 Endure Elements, Status on everyone, Sanctuary 3d8+7=24 ; Monday May 7th, 2018 9:58:54 PM
Rushing to Asteria's side, Ethani casts Cure Serious Wounds for 24 hp. "Sweet Alemi! Are you alright sis? " Ethani is very anxious about the barbarian and checks her over carefully.
Asteria Amarante [HP: 71/71; AC: 20; Touch: 12; Flat: 20; CMD: 20; Status: Infected; Fatigued] d20+5=7 ; d20+1=21 ; d20+5=14 ; Monday May 7th, 2018 10:33:14 PM
Asteria feels her strength sap away as the poison courses through her, sending cold fear through her mind. There is nothing she can do, which is perhaps the scariest feeling of all. It was something the barbarian was not used to. (Fort Save 7)
Relief momentarily passes her thoughts as she is released, but is quickly forgotten as she realizes she has been flung. Quick reflexes and barbarian training finally kick in as she spins through the air, landing on her feet despite her lack of strength. (Acrobatics Nat 20!)
Wincing through the ice, it quickly disappears from her vision as the storm dies down. She kneels, grimacing as the poison continues to take its toll on her body. (Fort Save 14)
Asteria shutters, relief flooding her thoughts as she sees the danger has passed, and she allows herself to fall out of her rage. Panting, she thanks Ethani for restoring her vitality. "That was... Scary. Even for me."
Completely wiped, Asteria stays where she is on the ground. She feels weak, something unnatural for the barbarian. And she doesn't like it. She's not smart, and now she isn't strong, and it leaves Asteria feeling very frustrated.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 39/45; 6 nonlethal damage AC:30; Touch 20; FF 26- CMD 26 - [haz de plague] Tuesday May 8th, 2018 9:18:12 AM
Toston grabs his curve blade from where he dropped it near the dead ant, cleans it and re sheathes it.
He then cautiously approaches the item moving to M 18.
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 49/61 AC:(20 as Bear) 21(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 0/2) Tuesday May 8th, 2018 4:43:12 PM
Glad the fight is over he watches Asteria emerge from his sleet storm with worry in his eyes, he hasn't seen her look like this before. He lumbers over and stands beside her, letting her rest of him if she needs. He stays in bear form while waiting to see what the group decide to do next. Scanning the rest of the group he is thankful to see that everyone else seems relatively unscathed.
Dušan Danann (Erik) {HP:33/33; AC:17(Temp 21); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:16} d20+7=18 ; Tuesday May 8th, 2018 6:33:12 PM
Concern for Asteria washes over Dušan's face. He's happy Ethani was able to cure the wounds, but he still frets of the poison. Unable to cast Neutralize Poison, he instead casts Delay Poison Hoping it won't get any worse.
(OOC: Spells Per Day L1 4/1, L2 2/1 L3 2/1 L4 1/0 Restorative Touch 1/5 Guide/Mislead (Su): (7/8)
Ignore Roll. I thought I had Neutralize Poison as a class spell 7 Hours? Delay Poison on Asteria Shield of Faith on Lornak +3 Deflection to AC Rounds Spectral Hand on Dušan 7 Hours ? Mage Armor on Dušan 15 Hours ? Rose's Temperature Control on Dušan 7 Hours ? Flying Broom on Dušan)
Wilford Grimly (HP:28/44; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18)(Down with the Sickness) Tuesday May 8th, 2018 9:14:23 PM
"Wahoo," Wil says quietly.. "that was thrilling... still need to work on somethings fight wise." He says as he walks away with the shadow ant at his side. A dark, flat 2D image of an ant from above. "We should move quickly to capture as much as possible before something happens.. but quiet. I don't know if I can be quiet.. it's just not my nature." Wil heads toward the object in the center... floating with Agile Feet. Halfway to the object he begins to Fly 15 feet above the ground.
-- 7 rounds Channel energy 3d6 Shadow amulet: SM2 1/day - Earth Elemental - Done - 0 rounds (hp 13 - AC 70 - 20% hit chance(Shadow)) SM3 1/day - Soldier Ant - In Progress - 5 rounds (hp 18 - AC 15 - 20% hit chance(Shadow)) SM2 1/day - Done - 7 rounds (hp 16 - AC 14 - 20% hit chance(Shadow)) Summoned Spider (Shadow) Legacy Item
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:60/60 AC: 19(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 - Itchy. Tastey. d20+9=11 ; d20+9=10 ; Tuesday May 8th, 2018 9:14:35 PM
Looking around Lornak slowly stows his crossbow. As the others tend to their wounds he turns his attention to the path the third Giant Ant exited the grove. Fearful for its return at any moment he turns his attention to the three crystals and joins up with Toston. (M17)
Part of his feels cold for turning back on his comrades so quickly but time is of the essence, especially with all the ailments going around...
"What do you see, my friend?" He he asks Toston as he observes the crystals. "Think there are any more surprises?" He can't see anything else hostile at first glance. (Perception d20=11...)
...or second glance... (Perception d20=10 crit miss...)
Hmerrin(HP:69/74 AC:27 T:17 FF:21 CMD:24) Infected, Shd Fth. Bls Str Tuesday May 8th, 2018 9:53:13 PM
Hmerrin glances over at Asteria. She's not in good shape, but with Ethani and Dusan over there, he's gonna be little help.
Ditto on the rock or crystal or whatever. Toston has got it, and the last thing he probably needs is a pile of platemail clanking around.
Since he might have a quick moment, Hmerrin gives Ant2 the once over for any pouches of diamonds or anything.
The Stone {DM Dan K} - combat ended d6=3 ; d6=6 ; d6=4 ; Wednesday May 9th, 2018 8:00:37 AM
Ethani moves quickly to Asteria and casts a spell of healing Heal Asteria 24/i]
Asteria's wounds vanish, but the poison continues to ravish the barbarian. [i]See Dusan's action to Delay Poison
Toston sheathes his sword and closes on the Rock
Gaffer remains in Bear form and moves next to Asteria
Dusan casts Delay Poison on Asteria, bringing a repreive to her for next 7 hours
Wil moves towards the center of the area could you explain Agile Feet and how it makes you Fly?
Lornak stows his crossbow and keeps an eye out. He sees nothing dangerous but does notice each ant has disgorged a fist sized gem in death 2 gems worth 4,000 gp each
Hmerrin leaves the rock and Asteria to the others and gives the Ants a once over. Confirming what Lornak just found
Nothing horrible happens as the party moves about the area.
Hmerrin(HP:69/74 AC:27 T:17 FF:21 CMD:24) Infected, Shd Fth. Bls Str d20+3=15 ; Wednesday May 9th, 2018 5:59:55 PM
Lornak seems to have recovered the gems.
Hmerrin looks over at Ethani and Dusan. "So we gonna do this?" he asks.
The young fighter moves over toward the rock, circling past it to take up position about 20' beyond it (say 2 o'clock on our previous circle.
Nervous about more company, he keeps a lookout. [Perception 15]
Dušan Danann (Erik) {HP:33/33; AC:17(Temp 21); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:16} Wednesday May 9th, 2018 6:36:22 PM
"Now's a good as time as any." Dušan replies, "Who get's the honor of playing. I"m afraid I'm a little tone def."
(OOC: My Charisma is 10. Do we think Perform might play a part in playing the instrument? Spells Per Day L1 4/1, L2 2/1 L3 2/1 L4 1/0 Restorative Touch 1/5 Guide/Mislead (Su): (7/8)
7 Hours? Delay Poison on Asteria 7 Hours ? Mage Armor on Dušan 15 Hours ? Rose's Temperature Control on Dušan 7 Hours ? Flying Broom on Dušan)
Wilford Grimly (HP:28/44; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18)(Down with the Sickness) d20+11=19 ; Wednesday May 9th, 2018 7:56:39 PM
(Agile Feet is allows Wil a free action to move over difficult terrain. Increased mobility. His flight is seperate half way to the destination to all him to hover over the object.) Wil inspect the area to find any way to remove the object.. (Perception: 19)
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:60/60 AC: 19(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 - Itchy. Tastey. d20+9=12 ; d20+9=18 ; Wednesday May 9th, 2018 8:06:11 PM
"Let us not get ahead of ourselves." Lornak says as he stashes the two gems found inside the dead ants. "We do not play the instrument or anchor the crystal until we get it back into the Wold."
Lornak looks up at the crystals. On a hunch and in an effort to figure out which of the three might be the correct one to take with them, he whistles. (Perform d20=12) The first attempt is a little warbley because of his dry lips. He licks them with is tongue and attempts again. (Perform d20=18)
He then waits in silence for any indication of reaction from the crystal.
Asteria Amarante [HP: 71/71; AC: 20; Touch: 12; Flat: 20; CMD: 20; Status: Infected; Fatigued] Wednesday May 9th, 2018 11:08:54 PM
Asteria keeps to her spot, trying to save her strength should something bad occur. She pats Gaffer's bear form with a worn smile, glad for the company and concern.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 39/45; 6 nonlethal damage AC:30; Touch 20; FF 26- CMD 26 - [haz de plague] Wednesday May 9th, 2018 11:36:05 PM
Toston retreats from the silence zone near the crystal and says, "Who has the ritual book, let me look at it first to see if it gives us any hint about how we are going to get back from here."
He then pages through the book looking for anything detailing how they are supposed to get back.
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 49/61 AC:(20 as Bear) 21(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 0/2) d20+12=20 ; Thursday May 10th, 2018 8:12:20 AM
Gaffer waits patiently as the others discuss how to tackle the crystals. He examines them each for any changes, like the pulsing they saw from the meteorite that fell near dirt city. (Perception: 20) This storm cloud still flickers occasionally overhead, he worries they won't have much time before being disturbed again in this unwelcoming land.
Dušan Danann (Erik) {HP:33/33; AC:17(Temp 21); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:16} Thursday May 10th, 2018 7:42:51 PM
Dušan stares at the horizon as Lornak reminds him of some of the finer details. He eagerly awaits whatever Toston finds in the book.
Ethani Nellie, AC 20, HP 42/42 Endure Elements, Status on everyone, Sanctuary Thursday May 10th, 2018 8:35:17 PM
Ethani thinks back to the Manfri's direction. She nods at Toston's advice. "We should check the book. " She waits near Asteria and tries to remember anything helpful.
Asteria Amarante [HP: 71/71; AC: 20; Touch: 12; Flat: 20; CMD: 20; Status: Infected; Fatigued] Thursday May 10th, 2018 9:27:31 PM
Asteria shrugs, not remembering anything too helpful from wayyyy back then. It felt like forever since they were at the weird nature place!
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:60/60 AC: 19(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 - Itchy. Tastey. Thursday May 10th, 2018 10:22:03 PM
Lornak waits in the silence for any indication of reaction from the crystal to his whistle.
Whistle Away (DM Cayzle) Thursday May 10th, 2018 10:59:53 PM
The sound of the whistle grows louder, and louder. Even after no hero is blowing, the whistling takes on a life of its own. It howls across the plains. It is much louder than speech, or shouting!
Then, shafts of light descend from the sky and surround all of you. Anyone paying attention sees additional beams come down in other parts of the Plains far off.
All are bodily ripped from the ground and flung skyward. It is dizzying, and distressingly nauseating. There's time enough to see the bloodgrass waving as you are pulled up and out of the Vales of Twilight.
The ground vanishes, left behind as this plane is exited. Next stop? Hopefully somewhere with fresher food and fewer apex predators.
Do you do anything to prepare for future peril as you are pulled across planes? Any actions or thoughts as you move?
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 39/45; 6 nonlethal damage AC:30; Touch 20; FF 26- CMD 26 - [haz de plague] Friday May 11th, 2018 1:43:03 AM
(OOC: How much time has elapsed since the battle? Trying to figure out how much time I have left on buffs)
Toston wonders what will be waiting for them when they get back. If the mage armor will expire he will refresh it otherwise he will let shield expire as it doesn't last as long.
Active effects: Mage Armor - +4 AC - 3 hours [1795 rounds - ?] Shield - +4 shield to AC; immunity magic missile - 3 min [26 rounds - ?] 3 1st level spells used
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:60/60 AC: 19(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 - Itchy. Tastey. Friday May 11th, 2018 11:30:03 AM
Lornak slowly looks around and up as the sound of the whistle grows louder. "Uh, guys. I am not doing this..." He says.
His head quickly turns from side to side as shafts of light descend from above. "I'm seriously not doing this!" He yells.
He waves his hands frantically for balance as his feet leave the ground and he is whipped into the air. "I didn't do this!" He screams.
Dušan Danann (Erik) {HP:33/33; AC:17(Temp 21); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:16} d20+15=22 ; Friday May 11th, 2018 6:48:25 PM
"I'm just going to pretend it is you," Dušan responds to Lornak, "That way I can be both impressed and concerned at something tangible."
Dušan does his best to hold on to his broom as he is flung into the sky. He looks around for answers but doesn't seem hopeful. He does what he can to think about all he knows about The Planes in preperation for whatever comes next.
7 Hours? Delay Poison on Asteria 7 Hours ? Mage Armor on Dušan 15 Hours ? Rose's Temperature Control on Dušan 7 Hours ? Flying Broom on Dušan)
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 49/61 AC:(20 as Bear) 21(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 0/2) Friday May 11th, 2018 7:07:03 PM
Curiosity sparks as the light appears, but it quickly turns to fear as he hears Lornak's calls. Gaffer is thrown by the sudden pull, dropping his bear form on instinct. Definitely not comfortable with being forced into flight out of his control. He isn't confident the group will be thrown into anything other than danger. He worries that he no longer has the energy to transform, and he knows their travels have taken it's toll on the group. Can they handle what come next...?
Whistle Away (DM Cayzle) Friday May 11th, 2018 10:19:15 PM
Dusan's mind boggles as he sees that the party is being hauled through the very planes!
Say a minute has gone by since the end of combat, and another minute of travel. Feel free to choose your actions during this time. Please decide now, before reading further.
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You land with a *whump* in a sea of red grass. A quick look to regain your bearings shows you've landed right back in the old battlefields north of Dirt City. You see you are right at the meteor's impact site. Either time moves differently in the demiplane holding the Sargrass, or the bloodweed is growing very fast. The sparse growth that was here when you left has been replaced by a carpet of the stuff. Nearby trees are choked with it, and all other plant life has been crowded out. Tendrils of the stuff are woven around the crystal. At this rate, it wouldn't surprise anyone if the growth had reached Dirt City.
To complicate matters, any casters near the meteor feel their powers fail. Spellcraft check, DC 15, Highlight to display spoiler: {There's an anti-magic field 5' around the meteor.}
Thankfully, you have recovered the holy object of your quest, and a ritual detailed in the manfri book that will hopefully address all this.
Details of the ritual:
The ritual is detailed in the book given to you by the Manfri. The holy artifact must be placed on the meteor. At least one person must before the ritual itself, which will require a perform check. Everyone else can help in any other of the following ways:
STR: A raw Str check to try and keep the grass away from the crystal DEX: A raw Dex check to wave a stick of incense close to the grass without touching it CON: A raw Con check to hold a pulsating piece of pure crystal INT: Int checks to see how to unknot the grass that is tangled up and binding the crystal. CHA: A Performance check. All sorts of performances (except Comedy) can contribute to performing the ritual. WIS: Will power and concentration to battle the grass mentally.
...but at least one person has to make a perform check each round to make the ritual work. The ritual looks like it's going to take a while, so you had better get started!
Toston doesn't know what is up with the area around the meteor and attempts to hold an incense stick close to the grass.
(Dex: 11)
Hmerrin(HP:69/74 AC:27 T:17 FF:21 CMD:24) Infected d20+4=23 ; Saturday May 12th, 2018 9:27:57 AM
Flying through planes and tumbling about are not Hmerrin's forte, and it takes a moment before he can stop his head from spinning. Looking about, he's crestfallen.
"Sweet Alemi," he breathes. "It's all red stuff."
Well, nobody is ritualling anything with the grass all over the crystal. And he's infected already, soooo
The lad reaches down and starts pulling, pushing, tugging, or otherwise moving the grass away from the crystal.
Str 23
Wilford Grimly (HP:28/44; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18)(Down with the Sickness) d20+3=21 ; Saturday May 12th, 2018 10:23:57 PM
Will volunteers to perform the ritual and begins confidently swinging his hips like it was a native dance. After, he feels Gargul distance himself as his spellcasting drains. The Eye of Gargul gets paler, if that's even possible.
Dušan Danann (Erik) {HP:33/33; AC:17; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:16} d20+17=26 ; d20+5=19 ; Sunday May 13th, 2018 5:28:48 PM
Dušan feels his magic fade as he get's closer to the meteor. He sighs and steps back out of the silence. "Asteria there's an anti-magic field around the meteor." the witch warns, "I'm not sure what will happen with the poison my spell is keeping at bay if you enter it."
And with another sigh he shakes his head and tries to figure out how he can help. Looking at the knot work of vines he thinks he might be able to figure out a faster way to untangle the mess.
(OOC: Spellcraft d20+17=26 Raw Intelligence d20+5=19 Spells Per Day L1 4/1, L2 2/1 L3 2/1 L4 1/0 Restorative Touch 1/5 Guide/Mislead (Su): (7/8)
7 Hours? Delay Poison on Asteria)
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:60/60 AC: 19(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 - Itchy. Tastey. d20+9=11 ; Monday May 14th, 2018 12:41:31 AM
Lornak readies himself for combat as he sees the ground rush up towards him. He brandishes his crossbow in one hand and defends against attack with the other. Crouched like a cat he is ready to spring into physical action if need be (Acrobatics 20=11)
Lornak braces himself for the landing hoping that his feet touch the Wold.
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 49/61 AC:21(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 0/2) d20+4=13 ; d20+3=22 ; Monday May 14th, 2018 8:23:56 AM
Gaffer feels panic rising within him as they are rushed through the realms. So much is out of their control, and he is sure the most important step is almost upon them.
Not noticing anything different with his magical power, (Spellcraft: 13) Gaffer is to distracted by the growing fear in himself, they were gone for a short time, and the red has spread so far. They must stop this.
With no confidence in performing the ritual, he takes up the incense and begins to wave it near Wil. (Dexterity: 22)
Ethani Nellie, AC 20, HP 42/42 Nothing, nada...zip d20+11=27 ; d20+4=22 ; Monday May 14th, 2018 8:44:20 AM
Before entering the void, Ethani reaches out and taps all of the fighters (Asteria, Lornak, Hmerrin, Will, and Gaffter) with Bull's Strength (Yep, determined this action before reading the post Sigh...)
Her mind a whirl as they are dumped from one plain to the other, Ethani briefly considers losing her gruel, but manages to keep the contents in her stomach.
She lands and begins taking in the situation. Sweet Alemi indeed! The grass has overtaken just about everything!! And to make matters worse, there's an anti magic field (Spellcraft=27)! Following Dusan's example, she warns the others about the anti magic field.
Ethani watches Will and his dance in amazement. There's NO way she could pull that off! As Will pales, Ethani understands the feeling and does her best to motivate him. "C'mon Will, keep going! The Wold is depeding on you! Think of how proud Gargul will be when he hears that his servant saved Dirt City! Why we can probably even work on building a temple together!" As she encourages will, she battles the red grass mentally, trying to beat it down. (Will-22). She also keeps an eye on Asteria and checks to see how the warrior is doing with her Strength sapped.
Asteria Amarante [HP: 71/71; AC: 20; Touch: 12; Flat: 20; CMD: 20; Status: Infected; Fatigued] Monday May 14th, 2018 4:24:05 PM
Asteria nervously watches on from the side, also worried about the poison currently being held at bay. Especially with that no magic thingy or whatever it was. She stands back for now, but keeps a close eye on the situation. "You got this, guys! Cmon!"
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 39/45; 6 nonlethal damage AC:22; Touch 20; FF 18- CMD 26 - [haz de plague] Monday May 14th, 2018 9:42:01 PM
Toston waits in anticipation to see what is going to happen next. (OOC: Sorry for short post, visiting family, not sure if I can wait for DM post)
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:60/60 AC: 19(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 - Itchy. Tastey. d20+6=10 ; d20+9=18 ; d20+9=25 ; Monday May 14th, 2018 10:36:19 PM
Lornak consults Toston and the Manfri book and decides to Perform. He feels he has the greater chance at continued success. He takes the artifact into gracefully and gently into his hands slowly walks up to the stone and begins to read from the book.
(ooc, spellcraft = 10, I'm posting from m my phone because of a computer and page hiccup. The the d20+9's are the perform roll when I got the network error)
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