Traitors Trail or Fun in the Sun Tuesday August 7th, 2018 10:01:51 PM
The party is prepared without too much fuss and the following morning is set to head out of Dirt City and into the trackless hills. The day promises to be on the hot side with light clouds. The terrain becomes rough and scrub brush filled by mid morning and you pace slows as you have to pick your way up and down the inclines and around scrag and broken boulders. By midday the heat has really set in and you begin to feel it draining your stamina.
All PC's not protected from heat Fort DC 15 Failure 1d4 non lethal
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 59/59; AC:22/20/18 - CMD 24 Tuesday August 7th, 2018 10:29:55 PM
Toston says, "We should get a scroll of dimensional anchor to deal with the guy who likes to dimension door and another scroll of faerie fire for Mr. Invisible before we go."
Wilford Grimly (HP:39/44; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+10=27 ; Wednesday August 8th, 2018 10:19:41 AM
"I can go get that out at the Catacombs really quick. I'll jog over right now.. just a moment. This heat is nothing," Wil smiled as his dark robe seemed to protect him at the moment. Fort Save: 27
Ethani Endure Elements d20+6=17 ; Wednesday August 8th, 2018 12:13:17 PM
Slogging through the heat, Ethani is somehow able to manage it better than she normally would (Fort-17).
She wonders if she should cast Protection from Elements and finally relents, knowing that the journey will be particularly miserable for her and her delicate aquatic skin should she continue in the heat.
Patting her new Cure Moderate Wounds Wand at her side, Ethani wonders, not for the first time, if she has come anywhere close to preparing herself to keep the party alive.
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:79/79 AC: 22(T:13/FF:10) CMD:15(16) d20+5=23 ; d20+7=16 ; d20+12=25 ; Wednesday August 8th, 2018 4:07:10 PM
Setting a steady pace in the hills, Lornak starts to feel the effects of the sun when they encounter scrub and scrag. He casts Endure Elements on himself to be comfortable in the heat. (Endure Elements d20=23, DC 15 Success)
He staves off the heat (Fort Save d20=16).
Lornak has no illusions about tracking their quarry with any realistic success as they make their way towards the ruins the pair are supposedly heading to. He does not waste any time looking for minutia. He does keep an open eye. Reaching into his hood(which is covering his head and eyes, protecting them from the sun) he pulls his Ioun Stone from the small of his back. It floats inside his hood.
(Perception d20=25)
Hmerrin(HP 91/91 AC:25 T:15 FF:21 CMD:25) d20+10=20 ; d20+3=4 ; Wednesday August 8th, 2018 6:20:15 PM
Hmerrin trudges along without complaint. It's hot, but nothing he can't handle [Fort 20].
The lad just walks along, pretty much relying on the scouty types to call out any dangers. [Perception: Nat 1.]
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 61/61 AC:21(18 as tiger)(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 1/2) d20+15=24 ; Wednesday August 8th, 2018 8:02:52 PM
Gaffer casts endure elements on himself and is about to offer it to the others when he realises they are coping just fine. "I'll bring a couple of faerie fire spells ready but it doesn't hurt to have someone else able to use it"
He does his best to guide the group along a smoother path for the afternoon (Survival: 24)
Dušan Danann (Erik) {HP:27/33; AC:17(21); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:16} Wednesday August 8th, 2018 8:54:41 PM
Dušan casts Rose’s Temperature Controll as he feels the temperature rise. He doesn’t want to slow the group down when a simple spell would keep him going.
Traitors Trail or Fun in the Sun Wednesday August 8th, 2018 10:57:43 PM
Before the group leaves, Toston and Wil go into the Catacombs and secure a scroll of Dimensional Anchor. With Gaffer simply being able to prepare Faerie Fire, there is not a need to purchase a scroll. Add the scroll and subtract the cash and who is going to have it to cast?
Dusan Gaffer and Lornak each cast a spell of protection from the heat and it will no longer be a problem. Ethani Hmerrin Wil and Toston easily soldier on. Over the next few hours the draining affects of a hike of this nature may take a toll
The heat does not let up, and there is no shade, no breeze, no relief
3 more Fort saves for Ethani Hmerrin Wil and Toston DC 16 DC 17 DC 18 If your Character wears metal armor the DC increases by 4 Failure 1d4 non Lethal and fatigued a second failure provides the condition of Exhausted as well as the dmg
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 59/59; AC:22/20/18 - CMD 24 Wednesday August 8th, 2018 11:13:27 PM
Toston casts endure elements using one of the scrolls of it he has on hand at the moment so he does not have to deal with the heat.
Wilford Grimly (HP:59/53; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Exhausted d20+10=26 ; d20+10=19 ; d20+10=16 ; 2d4+10=15 ; 2d4=6 ; Thursday August 9th, 2018 2:26:31 PM
Wil walks comfortably till his chainmail begins to warm him. He then begins to sweat. "Why," he asks no one in particular. "This weather is insane." "I'm a cleric, why am I wearing chainmail.. ugh."
(dmg: 6)
Ethani 7th level HP roll Thursday August 9th, 2018 5:45:06 PM
OOC: I was trying to indicate last post that I was casting Endure Elements on myself. Sorry I didn't write that well.
Looking over at Asteria sweltering in her armor, Ethani takes pity and casts Endure Elements on her Shield Sister. "Hey, you've gotta stay strong to take care of little Peri..." Ethani is a little worried how quiet Asteria has been of late and decides to spend some time with her when they break camp for the evening.
2nd level (5) Shield Other, Spiritual Weapon, Zone of Truth, Aid (2)
3rd level (3) Delay Poison, Wind Wall, Prayer
4th level (2) Spell Immunity, Planar Ally, Lesser
Hmerrin(HP 91/91 AC:25 T:15 FF:21 CMD:25) d20+10=21 ; d20+10=30 ; d20+10=23 ; Thursday August 9th, 2018 5:46:00 PM [Fort Saves of 21, 30 , and 23 all succeed]
So, its starting to get a bit warm..... Hmerrin looks about the desolate countryside.
"Uh, we may want a new hot weather plan for tomorrow," he notes. "I'm not sure hiking through another day of this with maybe a fight at the end will be a good idea."
Dušan Danann (Erik) {HP:27/33; AC:17(21); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:16} Thursday August 9th, 2018 6:19:13 PM
Dušan wishes he could lend his spell to others. He does what he can making cold compresses with Create Water and freezing them with Rose's Temperature Control in attempt his friends cool down.
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 61/61 AC:21(18 as tiger)(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 1/2) Thursday August 9th, 2018 7:39:06 PM
Gaffer offers water round to the others also and grimaces that he did not prepare spells to offer the group for this.
"I can prepare a communal spell for three of us, though perhaps it is worth travelling partially through the night again."
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:79/79 AC: 22(T:13/FF:10) CMD:15(16) Thursday August 9th, 2018 8:31:40 PM
When the group breaks, Lornak takes a sip from his waterskin. He passes it along to anyone that wants a drought. "All we can do is slow the pace and keep hydrated." Once the skin makes its way back to him, he stows it.
"And what Gaffer has suggested. I vote for all three." Lornak says.
Spells Active: Endure Elements
Asteria Amarante [HP: 85/85; AC: 21; Touch: 12; Flat: 20; CMD: 20] Thursday August 9th, 2018 10:11:18 PM
Asteria feels sluggish and slow, lost in her thoughts from the heat. The haze is lifted from her mind as she feels the effects of the heat disappear with Ethani's spell. After what seems like years of not listening, Asteria tries to comprehend the current situation. "So uhhhhhh, stealth and no killing? I dunno how much help I'll be."
Scooping up Peri, she makes sure to keep the pup well hydrated and in shade, using her cloak to protect him from the beating sun. "My little warrior needs to keep his strength up!"
OOC: Thank you all for your patience, but I am back at last! I will make sure to update my character sheet over the weekend.
Traitors Trail or Lost in the Dark Thursday August 9th, 2018 11:07:55 PM
Ethani casts Endure Elements on herself as well as Asteria. Toston pulls out a scroll and solves his heatstroke problem as well Asteria tries her best to help Peri, but bringing a small puppy into the wilds might not have been the best plan As long as the puppy is pure role play it should survive The first time it fetches, sniffs, distracts or anything that can be interpreted as a benefit to the party and it becomes open game. DM Fair Warning Hmerrin, the only one not magically protected makes it through the day without issue from the heat. Tomorrow promises to be just as pleasant and the young fighter suggests that additional precautions be taken so at the end of a long march in the sun no one is weary for the fight that is likely to happen
The sun plunges towards the rocky horizon and the deep of twilight rolls across the land. The night promises to be clear, which in the open also means remarkably cold. On the plus side, the stars and twin moons should provide abundant light allowing nocturnally challenged races to see well at 20 meters and to pick out movement at 40.
what kind of camp would you like to create? will anyone be on watch?
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 59/59; AC:22/20/18 - CMD 24 d20+14=19 ; Thursday August 9th, 2018 11:46:30 PM
Toston says, "I technically need 8 hours of rest each day to keep my magic fresh, but seeing as how the only magic I used came from a scroll, I should be good so I could probably stand a turn on watch."
(Perception: 19; has low-light vision)
Wilford Grimly (HP:59/53; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Exhausted Friday August 10th, 2018 9:25:41 AM
"If its going to be hot again tomorrow we should travel more at night. My opinion. I could summon some Darkness during the mid day but that only goes out 60 feet and it's really dark. In other news, I feel a great darkness growing within me. It's a frightening experience. The shadows that speak to me are becoming more powerful." The dark cleric then smiled. "So if anyone would like me to throw shade, just let me know. I've been hearing this phrase a lot lately."
Orisons: Guidance x1, Resistance: x2 Light: 1 Lv1: Sanctuary, Hide from Undead, Inflict Light Wounds - D: Touch of Darkness - Lv2: Summon Monster II, Spiritual Weapon Spiritual Weapon, D: Fly (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds) Lv3: Inflict Serious Wounds, Summon Monster III Lv4: Summon Monster IV, Planar Ally, Lesser - Domain: Shadow Conjuration, Summon Monster V (summons 1d3 shadows) -- Channel energy 3d6
Ethani (Nellie, AC 20, HP 42/42, CMB 4, CMD 17) Endure Elements Friday August 10th, 2018 11:33:58 AM
Never having had the experience of "camping" while she grew up, Ethani is well and truly out of her element. She has no gear to help the group make camp. Which is stupid because they *literally* just experienced this, and you would think she would have learned from her last adventure.
Huffing in exasperation, Ethani sets about trying to prepare for the night. She'd love to cook, but has never made a fire. She has not prepared food for the trip. Gods...I'm not cut out for this adventuring life!! I can't believe what a city dweller I've turned into!
Looking over at Asteria and Peri, Ethani worries. She would hate for any harm to come to the pup...they should have left him at home. Too late, Ethani offers Asteria a portion of her water for the pup.
Turning to Lornak as the evening winds down, she offers first watch. She also hand him a small platinum ring. "My love, I need for you to wear this ring as a symbol of our love." She points to the ring on her left ring finger. "I suppose you could consider it a ring of engagement...but more than anything, it is a way for me to keep you safe. If you do not wish the commitment of wearing it on your marriage hand, I am fine with wherever you would like to wear it. But.." The Healer looks down at the ground, trying to be careful about her wording. "I *need* you to wear it. I need to be able to protect you. Please do not deny me this."
OOC: Giving Lornak a 50 gp plantinum band for the spell Shield Other...should she need to cast it.
2nd level (5) Shield Other, Spiritual Weapon, Zone of Truth, Aid (2)
3rd level (3) Delay Poison, Wind Wall, Prayer
4th level (2) Spell Immunity, Planar Ally, Lesser
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:79/79 AC: 22(T:13/FF:10) CMD:15(16) d20+7=20 ; d20+8=12 ; Friday August 10th, 2018 5:01:47 PM
Once determined Lornak leaves the campsite for a bit to find some critters to eat for the evening meal.(Survival d20=20)
He searches the flora and fauna for things he can add. (Knowledge, Nature d20=12) Lornak eyes dry branches and grasses before heading back. He has no trouble gathering up what is needed to create a campfire.
Once settled, he casually reaches into his bag pulls out his flint and steel. He holds them close to the kindling and strikes them together making sparks. Once he sees a smoldering puff of smoke he adds tuft and begins to gently blows air onto the lot. He watches as small flames begin and branch off and grow. The campfire ready, he sets a spit and cooks up the catch.
He enjoys a meal without having to dig into his rations.
When night comes, he sets down his bedroll next to him. He chides Ethani a bit; "Yes, you should my love." He rolls out the bedroll and offers it to her. "The night is actually quite lovely." He pulls out a blanket for himself. "Not like that night in the 'Winds of the Bloodgrass Plain.'"
Lornak is a taken off guard by Ethani's words. While the tattoo on his chest is enough for him to measure the commitment between himself and Ethani, he concedes it clearly is not enough for her. "I know a brush with death can bring important things into focus but this seems,... sudden." He shifts nervously, looking around to see if there are any prying ears listening in on their conversation. "This is a conversion that we should table and discuss in private..."
He sees her discomfort well up in her assertion of need. "I am not opposed to wearing it!" He blurts out to break the silence. He wraps both hands around hers and takes the ring into his hands. "In fact, I am honored." He says in a more controlled cadence. He slides the ring onto his left ring finger. "As much as I feel it should be you who are the one protected and that we've only just begun our relationship, I acquiesce to your needs of course."
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:79/79 AC: 22(T:13/FF:10) CMD:15(16) Friday August 10th, 2018 5:03:03 PM
(also, there should be enough for all to eat lol!)
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:79/79 AC: 22(T:13/FF:10) CMD:15(16) Friday August 10th, 2018 5:03:54 PM
(...and he volunteers for the last watch)
Dušan Danann (Erik) {HP:27/33; AC:17(21); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:16} Friday August 10th, 2018 10:32:37 PM
"i've only cast the one spell," Dušan chimes in as he swipes furiously around his head, "I can take a watch. Not like I'll sleep much with all these bugs."
I can see Clearly now... Friday August 10th, 2018 11:11:13 PM
The group settles in for the night. Ethani laments somewhat at her lack of preparedness for over nighting in the wild. While Lornak heads out in returns in a few hours with some wild rabbit, herbs and edible roots to feed five in the group. he is also easily able to start up a fire and has supplies on hand to keep it going through the night. Normally Dusan is a leary of keeping a watch, as he needs his sleep to be able to prepare spells, but this day has not required him to use any and so he volunteers to stand a watch this night.
Lornak, Toston and Hmerrin also stand a watch as does Asteria and the evening passes into the deep of night. It proves to be as Gaffer and Lornak expected, a brilliantly clear night and the stars do not disappoint those who take the take to enjoy their majesty. A chill is in the air, a stark contrast to the heat of the day which makes it seem cooler than it probably is.. The twin moons are out as well and you can actually see your shadow cast on the ground from their light as well as see quite well to 60 maybe 80'. Though it is considered dim light with the ocassional trick of the shadow as the breeze catches a sage plant or an owl soars just overhead to cause its own shadow to traverse your vision.
Night does give way to dawn and the group awakens refreshed from a good nights rest in the crisp clean air of the wilderness. Though perhaps the more city inclined tended to shift a bit at the rough ground, or were brought to near waking with the ocassional coyote or wolf call and of course the hum and chitter of insects can be distracting to some as well.
The morning promises the day to be very much like the previous day
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 61/61 AC:21(18 as tiger)(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 1/2) Saturday August 11th, 2018 1:11:55 PM
Gaffer sleeps reasonably well through the night, not one to be put out by the wilderness. In the morning he asks his allies to wait while he meditates on his spells for that day, and when finished uses Endure Elements communally to give himself and two others who need it eight hours of protection.
"I've also made preparations for resting tomorrow that should be a bit safer, just in case.
*****Active Effects***** Endure Elements (Communal) - 8hrs ***** Spells ***** Orisons: Create Water, Light, Detect Magic, Read Magic Level 1: Entangle, Faerie fire x2, Tracking Mark x2 D: Obscuring Mist Level 2: Endure Elements (Communal), Chill Metal, Warp Wood. D: Fog Cloud Level 3: Siphon Might, Insect Spies, Magic Fang (Greater), Animal Aspect (Greater) D: Call Lightning Level 4: Ball Lightning x2, Grove of Respite D: Sleet Storm
Hmerrin(HP 91/91 AC:25 T:15 FF:21 CMD:25) Sunday August 12th, 2018 9:58:25 AM
Hmerrin takes his turn at the watch, gazing out over the moonlit hills. The lad occasionally makes shadow figures with his hands, marveling at the brightness of the evening.
In the morning, he packs his bedroll.
"If you've got a left over endure elements spell, I volunteer," he grins.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 59/59; AC:22/20/18 - CMD 24 d20+14=18 ; Sunday August 12th, 2018 10:16:55 PM
Toston uses another scroll of endure elements unless one of his fellow party members has one to spare. He keeps a sharp eye out for anything unusual. (Perception: 18)
Dušan Danann (Erik) {HP:27/33; AC:17(21); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:16} Sunday August 12th, 2018 11:09:50 PM
"Uhhh..." Dušan stirs, "I think I slept on a rock... Covered in pointier rocks."
He feels a little sluggish this morning, but that could also be it's been a while since he spent more than 24 hours since communing with the Wold's Blood. As the day gets hotter, he casts Rose's Temperature control on himself again.
Ethani (Nellie, AC 20, HP 42/42, CMB 4, CMD 17) Endure Elements, Shield Other (Lornak) Monday August 13th, 2018 8:58:56 AM
Cuddling in close to Lornak during the chill of the night, Ethani is thankful for his understanding. Many men would not. As she rises, she witnesses a spectacular sunrise and joins in her morning prayers to Alemi with renewed vigor.
"Lord Alemi, giver of Healing, sustainor of life. I ask that you help me temper my feelings today. Should we find these criminals, fill me with your love, for I fear the old hatred that lurks in my soul. You send your healing to enemy and foe alike. I, as your vessel, should do the same. Heal my heart O Lord."
Making sure that Lornak is covered by Endure Elements (most likely by Gaffer, Ethani casts the spell on herself and Asteria, and then one on Peri. Finally, she casts Shield Other on Lornak.
As they begin to break camp, Ethani wonders out loud. "I wonder if we shall find these outlaws today, and I wonder if they will be together."
Spells Cast: Endure Elements on Asteria, Peri, and Ethani (24 hours) Shield Other on Lornak (8 hours)-need to stay w/in 45 feet of Lornak.
2nd level (5) Spiritual Weapon, Zone of Truth, Aid (2)
3rd level (3) Delay Poison, Wind Wall, Prayer
4th level (2) Spell Immunity, Planar Ally, Lesser
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 61/61 AC:21(18 as tiger)(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 1/2) Monday August 13th, 2018 7:55:33 PM
Gaffer is happy to divide his endure elements with Lornak and pushes on with the group. Even with the heat he is glad to be on the move and with purpose again. As they walk his thoughts turn to their recent adventure and he wonders what each of the three factions might be doing, but knows he can only wait and see.
Dušan Danann (Erik) {HP:27/33; AC:17(21); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:16} Monday August 13th, 2018 9:56:30 PM
Dušan settles into another long day of hiking relying on Lornak and Gaffer to lead them true through the wilderness.
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:79/79 AC: 22(T:13/FF:10) CMD:15(16) Monday August 13th, 2018 10:05:03 PM
Having enough rest, Lornak prepares his Endure Elements spell while the rays of a new day warm his face. He revels in his time outside and hopes for more morning such as this.
When the party begins to stir he greets Ethani with a kiss. He feels her spells work within and around him; "Do not worry. I am sure by now one has betrayed the other and when we do find the survivor he will be half dead." He says sarcastically. "Such is The Tide's luck is it not?"
Lornak thanks Gaffer for the offer of the Endure Elements spell; "Thank you but please help young Hmerrin. The Kid has all that manly armor to carry around."
Lornak makes sure that the fire is out completely. He repacks his gear for march. He laughs at Dusan's predicament; "Haha, you will have to join me for more hunts then my friend!" He makes sure to slap the man one whatever shoulder ails him."
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:79/79 AC: 22(T:13/FF:10) CMD:15(16) d20+5=15 ; d20+12=24 ; Monday August 13th, 2018 10:08:09 PM
(OOC forgot to roll Lornak's Endure Elements. d20=15, just make it. Also, using the Ion Stone he re-rolls perception for the "trail." d20=24)
Asteria Amarante [HP: 85/85; AC: 21; Touch: 12; Flat: 20; CMD: 20] Monday August 13th, 2018 10:51:50 PM
Asteria makes her morning rounds, making sure everyone is up and prepared for the day, helping out however she can. She makes sure Peri is fed and rested before getting the rest of her equipment ready for the adventure of today. Briefly, she ponders something to carry her pup in. "Y'know, I was thinkin about like, a backpack or something for Peri? I dunno if he's used to all this walking. I wanna make something for him once we get home, so if anyone has any ideas, let me know I guess?"
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 59/59; AC:22/20/18 - CMD 24 Monday August 13th, 2018 10:54:26 PM
Toston says to the others, "Do you think we'll have much difficulty finding the so-called traitors and alleged Sahuagin arms merchants?"
Marshy Marching (DM Cayzle) Tuesday August 14th, 2018 12:12:38 AM
As the day wears on, your path veers into a valley. At the entrance to the valley, between two hills, you see a huge oak tree.
If you make a Know Local check vs DC15, then Highlight to display spoiler: {This marks the edge of the regular range of outriders from the House of Knives. The tree is a hangman's tree, and intruders -- especially from local goblin and orc tribes -- with no business in Dirt City are sometimes hung here as a warning. Beyond this point, it is a PVP area, so to speak, and the regular order of Dirt City honor among thieves no longer applies.}
If you make a Perception check vs DC15, then Highlight to display spoiler: {You note several piles of bones under the tree, and a rope hanging from a branch.}
Past the tree, you see that this valley is full of wetlands and marshy patches. There are several springs, brooks, and ponds. It is only a few hgours after dawn, and the heat of the day is not bad. Will you stay in the shady areas, which are marshy, or stick to higher ground, with the heat of the day sure to take its toll soon.
Whichever you do, please everybody make a perception check.
Wilford Grimly (HP:59/53; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Exhausted d20+9=12 ; d20+11=20 ; Tuesday August 14th, 2018 12:11:20 PM
(Perception: 20) "Oh, my. A hanging tree. This is not a good sign. I first thought this may be the guy but realized that it takes quite a while to decay to bones. They shouldn't of just left these here. Some people are so disrespectful for the dead." Wil then proceeds to dig a burial but also looks to find evidence of who this may be. After, he blesses the burial. "I vote for the shady marsh. It just seems a bit harder and someone may conclude that they can hide more successfully." ---- Orisons: Guidance x1, Resistance: x2 Light: 1 Lv1: Endure elements x 2, Inflict Light Wounds - D: Touch of Darkness - Lv2: Summon Monster II, Spiritual Weapon Spiritual Weapon, D: Fly (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds) Lv3: Inflict Serious Wounds, Summon Monster III Lv4: Summon Monster IV, Planar Ally, Lesser - Domain: Shadow Conjuration, Summon Monster V (summons 1d3 shadows) -- Channel energy 3d6
Ethani (Nellie, AC 20, HP 42/42, CMB 4, CMD 17) Endure Elements, Shield Other (Lornak) d20+8=10 ; d20+10=26 ; Tuesday August 14th, 2018 5:36:17 PM
Noting the hanging tree, Ethani wonders (Perception-26). "Hmmmm....well, I'm all for aquatic environments...but a swamp? I mean, it's not really a swamp, but it looks like it could be tough going."
Dušan takes a closer look at the piles of bones. Maybe something useful was left behind. He then notices an empty line hanging from the tree. Batting it aside, he note, "This could be a bad sign if whoever or whatever was hanging here is now free."
Considering the two ways, Dušan is bombarded with memories form his Blood Pact with Visaura. The swamp was her domain. He had never physically been to a swamp. From what he knew he both repulsed and enticed by the notion, not entirely like Visaura herself. "The swamp could be troublesome, but it could get us out of the worst of the heat."
Hmerrin(HP 91/91 AC:25 T:15 FF:21 CMD:25)Endure Elements d20+3=10 ; Tuesday August 14th, 2018 7:27:42 PM
Hmerrin grins at Lornak's "manly armor" jibe. The Kid proceeds through a series of muscle poses while theoretically donning the platemail. "If you got it, flaunt it," he responds.
The young man doesn't see anything about the tree until the others start discussing it, replying to Dusan. "Prolly got himself ate...by whatevers walking around in the goo down there."
"We all got heat protection spells right? I say make 'em work for us and stay out of bog and quicksand plagued bug palaces myself. Plus, we can see what's coming from the high ground."
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 61/61 AC:21(18 as tiger)(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 1/2) d20=9 ; d20+13=32 ; Tuesday August 14th, 2018 8:06:17 PM
(Perception: 32) "I think I'd rather travel out in the open' he says while eying the bones nervously. He is strongly tempted to take to the air and look around bit does not want to act premptively. "This place gives me a bad feeling, and you are either suited to swaps," he glances around the party, including himself, "or you are not..."
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:79/79 AC: 22(T:13/FF:10) CMD:15(16) d20+7=15 ; Tuesday August 14th, 2018 9:37:24 PM
Lornak scrutinizes the scene. (Taking his Persp roll from last post d20=24) "I believe Hmerrin has the right of it." He bends down and examines the bones more closely, looking for chew marks. "Probably critters." He stands up and looks at the rope.
"It is definitely a killing ground." He spins the end of the rope in his hands. "And if memory serves a place where the Knives set examples for any natives that have a mind to stray towards Dirt City." (Knowledge Local d20=15)
He looks up at the sun in the sky, gauging the time of day. He looks back at the swamp. He sees the lush greens the dark browns almost black. He knows what can lurk in those scummy waters. The moisture would be a boon. He wishes he could plow through the tangles hunting for alchemical materials. Part of him is enticed to wade through it for the sheer adventure of it all.
Then Ethani asks a pointed question; "After this point we are officially in the wilds." He cleans his hand on the fabric of his thighs. "No rules, no civilization and everything is out to get you."
He shifts his pack upon his back and turns towards the hills; "We take the high road."
Toston says, "Why that tree is certainly grisly." in reference to the hanging tree. He double checks the scrolls and then picks through the remains to see if anything of their quarry may be in there. If so their hunt is over before it began and they would have failed at bringing their quarry home alive.
Toston then says, "I think we should take the high road as it gives us a better vantage point and tactically would be better if it came to combat. It may be hotter but aren't most of us magically protected against the heat? Furthermore wouldn't it be a bad thing to be bogged down in a swamp if fighting broke out?"
Asteria Amarante [HP: 85/85; AC: 21; Touch: 12; Flat: 20; CMD: 20] d20+8=22 ; Tuesday August 14th, 2018 11:00:34 PM
Asteria sees the bones, grimacing slightly. "Hm, probably not a good sign. Hey, Will, would it be disrespectful if I gave Peri one of those bones? I mean, surely the guy won't miss it, yknow?" (Perception: 22)
"I personally vote for the high road. Better strategically, and I hate getting held back by mud 'n stuff." She chimes in.
Marshy Marching (DM Cayzle) Tuesday August 14th, 2018 11:01:54 PM
The party decides against the shady damp route and sticks to the high ground, although a few look longingly at the cool shade.
The overland trek begins, on a partly cloudy day. At one point, under somewhat thicker clouds, something happens. Gaffer's Perception 32 puts the distance at 160 feet when you see something odd. A dark "cloud" emerges from under the trees over there. There are two ... giants? ... at the center of the cloud. They are hustling toward you at about 60 ft per round. They'll be on you in three rounds.
Know Arcana DC22: Highlight to display spoiler: {The dark cloud is an effect equivalent to a Darkness spell}
There are a variety of small and medium hillocks about you, as well as flat areas. Do you take a stand and await the arrival of this threat? If so, on what kind of terrain? Do you flee? Do you rush to engage? After you declare your approach, a map will be proffered on the morrow.
Ethani (Nellie, AC 20, HP 42/42, CMB 4, CMD 17) Endure Elements, Shield Other (Lornak) Wednesday August 15th, 2018 10:13:31 AM
Ethani involuntarily grabs her chest when she spots the giants. Giants...why did it have to be giants?!
Eyeing how quickly the giants will be on them, she is thankful that they have not yet engaged in archery. Actually, she shudders. Though she thought she was fine with the whole I died but I didn't really die thing, her physical and mental responces tell her otherwise. So this is how PTSD feels. I've seen it and treated it in so many others, but it is completely different when you experience it in person.
Frozen in place, Ethani tries not to tremble, but it's an involuntary response at this point. Still, she knows that if you do nothing, your fears will consume you, so she pulls out her Bull's Strength wand and taps Asteria.
"Hey Hmerrin, if you want Bull's Strength, please stick around next round and I'll give you a tap." she calls out with a somewhat shaky voice to the Kid.
Spells Cast: Endure Elements on Asteria, Peri, and Ethani (24 hours) Shield Other on Lornak (8 hours)-need to stay w/in 45 feet of Lornak Bull's Strength on Asteria (7 min)
2nd level (5) Spiritual Weapon, Zone of Truth, Aid (2)
3rd level (3) Delay Poison, Wind Wall, Prayer
4th level (2) Spell Immunity, Planar Ally, Lesser
Hmerrin(HP 91/91 AC:25 T:15 FF:21 CMD:25)Endure Elements Wednesday August 15th, 2018 6:41:00 PM
"Oooo, yes please," Hmerrin coos to Ethani's offer. "Though we might wanna head over there," he says, pointing out a nearby flat space reasonably devoid of rocks.
"They can fly, and we...well, most of us, can't, So, let's get somewhere we can move around."
Hmerrin pulls out both axes. If the giants are just visiting, the kid wants them to know they're making him nervous.
Dušan Danann (Erik) {HP:27/33; AC:17(21); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:16} d20+17=24 ; Wednesday August 15th, 2018 7:06:36 PM
Dušan pulls out his wand of Mage Armor and taps himself. “That cloud is like a darkness spell.” He then warns, “It might be hiding more.”
(Arcane 24)
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 61/61 AC:21(18 as tiger)(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 1/2) d20+13=15 ; Wednesday August 15th, 2018 7:08:26 PM
Gaffer nods in agreement "Lets move to the flat area. Are we seeing what they are after or assuming they're hostiles? They look pretty hostile." Gaffer follows the others and tries his best to look through the cloud to see what weapons or armour they might have (Perception: 15)
*****Active Effects***** Endure Elements (Communal) - (24hrs divided between receivers) ***** Spells ***** Orisons: Create Water, Light, Detect Magic, Read Magic Level 1: Entangle, Faerie fire x2, Tracking Mark x2 D: Obscuring Mist Level 2: Endure Elements (Communal), Chill Metal, Warp Wood. D: Fog Cloud Level 3: Siphon Might, Insect Spies, Magic Fang (Greater), Animal Aspect (Greater) D: Call Lightning Level 4: Ball Lightning x2, Grove of Respite D: Sleet Storm
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:79/79 AC: 22(T:13/FF:10) CMD:15(16) d20+12=25 ; Wednesday August 15th, 2018 8:05:44 PM
Lornak senses Ethani's hesitation when the word 'giants' gets thrown around. He places a hand upon her shoulder gently and helps her move toward the open space that the group is tending toward.
"Watch to see if it changes direction." Lornak says about the oncoming cloud. "If it follows us as we get out of its way, it intends to meet us."
Lornak reaches for his hand crossbow slowly and nocks a bolt into it. With the Ion Stone active and floating within his hood Lornak gets a better look at moving cloud. (Perception d20=25) Finished with it, he reaches up, deactivates it and stows it in proper place within his cloak.
*****Active Effects***** Endure Elements ***** Spells ***** Speak With Animals
Wilford Grimly (HP:59/53; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Exhausted Wednesday August 15th, 2018 9:19:29 PM
"No, not giants. I hate giants. The darkness is ok." Wil smiles and summons a Shadow Air Elemental and cast Fly on himself. He rises to just above the height of the Giants and flies 40 feet closer.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 59/59; AC:26/20/22 - CMD 24 d20+12=16 ; Wednesday August 15th, 2018 10:20:08 PM
Toston can't glean any information on the effect (Know[Arcana]:16)
If Toston has enough time before the giants get there he will cast mage armor from a wand and then shield from a scroll, otherwise he'll just cast mage armor from the want.
Active Effects: Mage Armor: 1 hour - +4 AC Shield ? : 4 min - +4 shield to AC ; immunity magic missile
Marshy Marching Round 1 (DM Cayzle) d20+17=24 d20+17=21 d20+17=29 d20+17=26 d20+17=30 Wednesday August 15th, 2018 11:55:29 PM
Ethani buffs Asteria and works hard to conquer her own demons.
Hmerrin looks forward to that buff -- next round? Meanwhile, he directs his friends to a flat piece of ground on which to face the foe.
Dusan buffs himself with a Mage Armor.
Gaffer joins the party at the flat meadow. He looks at the "cloud" -- he thinks it is more like a patch of magical darkness.
At least, that's what keen-eyed Lornak says as he loads his crossbow.
Wil wants to effect a summons and cast Fly, but that will take two rounds. He does one of these, and can do the other next round.
Toston buffs with mage armor as well.
The stocky giants -- ARE they giants? -- hustle closer. They end the round 100 ft away. They are still in the area of dim lighting, which moves with them.
If you make a Perception check vs DC21, then Highlight to display spoiler: {You see an indistinct man-shape hiding in the dark. If you rolled over 24, you saw two.}
Ethani (Nellie, AC 20, HP 42/42, CMB 4, CMD 17) Endure Elements, Shield Other (Lornak) d20+10=28 ; Thursday August 16th, 2018 2:37:59 PM
Ethani watches the figures approach. Yes...figures...not giants. Figures.
Allowing herself to be guided by Lornak to the flat ground, she dutifully taps Hmerrin with Bull's Strength.
Mentally taking stock of her spells, Ethani wonders about the best course of action.
Squinting at the odd "cloud", she's pretty sure she sees two figures.
"Hey, so is anybody else seeing two people hiding in that dim area?" she asks the others."Wonders if that's those guys we're looking for?"
Spells Cast: Endure Elements on Asteria, Peri, and Ethani (24 hours) Shield Other on Lornak (8 hours)-need to stay w/in 45 feet of Lornak Bull's Strength on Asteria (7 min) Bull's Strength on Hmerrin (7 min)
2nd level (5) Spiritual Weapon, Zone of Truth, Aid (2)
3rd level (3) Delay Poison, Wind Wall, Prayer
4th level (2) Spell Immunity, Planar Ally, Lesser
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:79/79 AC: 22(T:13/FF:10) CMD:15(16) d20+8=18 ; Thursday August 16th, 2018 5:31:43 PM
Lornak plays as if he is just going to let the whirling magic pass the group by without incident. He turns to the group and just keeps talking jovially to them. (Bluff d20=18)
This is all a ruse to Ethani's theory theory of course. He gets as low as he can, puffs up his shoulders while turning his arms into cradles as if holding a barrel and does his best impression of a squat human. "Oh, You mean Oafish Jym?!" He yells loud enough so the figures might hear him.
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:79/79 AC: 22(T:13/FF:10) CMD:15(16) Thursday August 16th, 2018 5:34:32 PM
(OOC add test Ethani's theory over the typo...)
Dušan Danann (Erik) {HP:27/33; AC:17(21); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:16} d20+9=10 ; Thursday August 16th, 2018 6:17:26 PM
Dušan begins to feel the adrenaline surge in the early onset of panic. It distracts him (Perception = 10) as he shakes his head and tries to remain focused. He's never regretted having Spectral Hand in fight, so he casts the spell.
(OOC: Spells Per Day L1 3/1, L2 4/1 L3 4/1 L4 3/1 Rose's Temperature Control - 8 hours Mage Armor - 8 hours Spectral Hand - 8 minutes)
Hmerrin(HP 91/91 AC:25 T:15 FF:21 CMD:25)Edr Elmt, Bls Str d20+3=11 ; Thursday August 16th, 2018 6:39:18 PM
Feeling sufficiently buffed, Hmerrin is about to call out, but then sees that Lornak is up to something.
The fighter makes sure he's in front and centered on the incoming whatevers, assumes a defensive stance, and waits.
[Perception 11]
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 61/61 AC:21(18 as tiger)(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 1/2) Thursday August 16th, 2018 7:10:23 PM
Gaffer steps towards the back of the group and steadies his breathing, magic begins to move to his fingertips as he waits to see what Lornak and Ethani's attempt will lead to.
*****Active Effects***** Endure Elements (Communal) - (24hrs divided between receivers) ***** Spells ***** Orisons: Create Water, Light, Detect Magic, Read Magic Level 1: Entangle, Faerie fire x2, Tracking Mark x2 D: Obscuring Mist Level 2: Endure Elements (Communal), Chill Metal, Warp Wood. D: Fog Cloud Level 3: Siphon Might, Insect Spies, Magic Fang (Greater), Animal Aspect (Greater) D: Call Lightning Level 4: Ball Lightning x2, Grove of Respite D: Sleet Storm
Wilford Grimly (HP:59/53; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Exhausted d20+11=21 ; d20+9=10 ; Thursday August 16th, 2018 8:58:37 PM
Wil attempts to fly. He leaps then realizes his mistake. He tries to hide his error with a small celebration. "I wonder if you can help," he says to Cicero hovering above him. Cicero grumbles something inaudible He then attempts a melee slam but misses badly. "You know, for an expert that was a rookie mistake," he shouts. Wil casts Light and touches the bolt in his crossbow. He readies the crossbow to fire next round.
--------- Orisons: Guidance x1, Resistance: x2 Light: 1 Lv1: Endure elements x 2, Inflict Light Wounds - D: Touch of Darkness - Lv2: Summon Monster II, Spiritual Weapon Spiritual Weapon, D: Fly (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds) Lv3: Inflict Serious Wounds, Summon Monster III Lv4: Summon Monster IV, Planar Ally, Lesser - Domain: Shadow Conjuration, Summon Monster V (summons 1d3 shadows) -- Channel energy 3d6
Asteria Amarante [HP: 85/85; AC: 21; Touch: 12; Flat: 20; CMD: 20] d20+8=24 ; Thursday August 16th, 2018 10:16:02 PM
Asteria quickly sends Peri off to the sidelines, far away from any combat. "Okay boy, stay."
Eyeing the shadow nervously, the figure she sees confuses her. "Not giants? Huh. Either way, gonna beat 'em up." Shrugging it off, she moves to the front of the group with Hmerrin, weapon drawn. (Perception: 24)
--- 7 minutes Bull's Strength: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier Endure Elements: A creature protected by endure elements suffers no harm from being in a hot or cold environment. It can exist comfortably in conditions between -50 and 140 degrees Fahrenheit (-45 and 60 degrees Celsius) without having to make Fortitude saves. The creature’s equipment is likewise protected.
Toston calls out, "There are 2 humanoid shapes in the darkness. Would now be a good time for fairy fire?"
Toston then casts shield on himself and moves closer to the fracas.
Active Effects: Mage Armor +4 AC = 1 hour Shield +4 shield to AC; immunity magic missile = 4 min [40 rounds] Resist Fire 5 = permanent
Combat Options: Spell like abilities: 1/day dancing lights - CL 8 left 1/1 1/day ghost sound - CL 8; DC 14 left 1/1 1/day prestidigitation - CL 8 left 1/1 1/day speak with animals - CL 8 left 1/1
Spells Known / left: 0th: acid splash, disrupt undead, light, toros taur try,detect magic,message- CL 4 (infinite) 1st: shield, magic missile(2 missiles 2d4+2 total damage), burning hands (4d4+4) (DC 15), mage armor(bloodline) - CL 4 (6/7) 2nd:scorching ray (1 ray at +9 vs touch, 4d6+4 fire damage), resist energy(bloodline) - CL 4 (4/4)
Claws rounds left: (5/5)
Stunning Fist (5/5) Fort Save: DC 17
Breathe Weapon (1/1) 30 foot cone of fire (5d6 fire damage) DC 15 reflex save
Scorpion Style Fort Save : DC 17
Marshy Marching Round 2 (DM Cayzle) Thursday August 16th, 2018 11:46:57 PM
Ethani casts another Bull's Strength.
Lornak bluffs the oncoming big humanoids.
Dusan casts Spectral Hand.
Hmerrin takes his stand in the open, ready.
Wil casts Light on a bolt.
Gaffer steps to the back of the group and watches.
Asteria stands next to Hmerrin.
Toston casts Shield and steps to the front.
The large humanoids hustle 60 ft closer. They are 40 ft away from Asteria, Hnerrin, and Toston -- and aimed right at the party. You can see that they are ogres! Next round they will crash into the front line!
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 61/61 AC:21(18 as tiger)(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 1/2) Friday August 17th, 2018 6:04:10 AM
"It isn't enough to counteract magical darkness" Gaffer replies grimly. "But I might be able to slow them down."
He calls on the plants and grasses around the Ogres to grow and wrap around them, he casts Entangle centred on the Ogres. (Or just behind to make sure it doesn't include the party)
*****Active Effects***** Endure Elements (Communal) - (24hrs divided between receivers) ***** Spells ***** Orisons: Create Water, Light, Detect Magic, Read Magic Level 1: Entangle, Faerie fire x2, Tracking Mark x2 D: Obscuring Mist Level 2: Endure Elements (Communal), Chill Metal, Warp Wood. D: Fog Cloud Level 3: Siphon Might, Insect Spies, Magic Fang (Greater), Animal Aspect (Greater) D: Call Lightning Level 4: Ball Lightning x2, Grove of Respite D: Sleet Storm
Ethani (Nellie, AC 20, HP 42/42, CMB 4, CMD 17) Endure Elements, Shield Other (Lornak), Sanctuary 1/7 Friday August 17th, 2018 11:49:41 AM
Ethani breathes a sign of relief.
Ogres. They are ogres. Now ogres I can handle...
Casting Sanctuary on herself, Ethani watches Peri to make sure he stays where Asteria places him...out of the combat zone. Then she makes sure she positions her self relatively close to Lornak so she doesn't have to worry about breaking the Shield Other spell.
Spells Cast: Endure Elements on Asteria, Peri, and Ethani (24 hours) Shield Other on Lornak (8 hours)-need to stay w/in 45 feet of Lornak Bull's Strength on Asteria (7 min) Bull's Strength on Hmerrin (7 min) Sanctuary 1/7 rounds on Self. Will save DC 17 or be unable to attack Ethani
2nd level (5) Spiritual Weapon, Zone of Truth, Aid (2)
3rd level (3) Delay Poison, Wind Wall, Prayer
4th level (2) Spell Immunity, Planar Ally, Lesser
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:79/79 AC: 22(T:13/FF:10) CMD:15(16) d20+15=35 ; d20+15=35 ; d4+4=8 ; d4+4=7 ; Friday August 17th, 2018 1:07:10 PM
Lornak feels blood rush from his face once he realizes the danger bearing down on them. "That's not Oafish Jym!" He yells. Lornak reacts instantly to the coming fight.
lithely coming to standing and taking a five foot step to the right, Lornak fires his crossbow at the lead Ogre. (Attack Action d20=35 Crit Hit, Crit hit confirmed d20=35, 15 dmg) He finishes his opening volley by quickly nocking another bolt into his hand crossbow.
Hmerrin(HP 91/91 AC:25 T:15 FF:21 CMD:25)Edr Elmt, Bls Str d20+3=17 ; d20+13=28 ; d8+15=20 ; Friday August 17th, 2018 6:33:32 PM
"Two more?" Hmerrin answers Toston. "Faerie Fire would be good."
The fighter braces for the assault, figure the two guys in the dark are gonna try to surprise him. [Perception 17 to locate the guys in the dark]
However it works out, the first bad guy that arrives gets an axe to his head.
-- Ready attack. Whoever comes in range. Power atk. Hit ac 28 for 20 hp damage
Wilford Grimly (HP:59/53; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Exhausted d20+10=21 ; d10=10 ; d20+9=25 ; d20+9=20 ; d6+3=8 ; d6+3=5 ; Friday August 17th, 2018 9:05:18 PM
"Ok, a normal man would be happy to fire this lighted bolt at the ground but I am not any man." Wil then aims for the nearest ogre and fires the bolt. (Attack: 21 - Hit: 10) The Shadow air elemental attempts a flyby attack. He flies into the nearest ogre swings around the cloud of darkness and attacks again. (Attack: 25 for 8 dmg) (Attack: 20 for 5 dmg )
Flyby Attack Wil prepared to Summon a Shadow Dire Bat SM II
Orisons: Guidance x1, Resistance: x2 Light: 1 Lv1: Endure elements x 2, Inflict Light Wounds - D: Touch of Darkness - Lv2: Summon Monster II, Spiritual Weapon Spiritual Weapon, D: Fly (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds) Lv3: Inflict Serious Wounds, Summon Monster III Lv4: Summon Monster IV, Planar Ally, Lesser - Domain: Shadow Conjuration, Summon Monster V (summons 1d3 shadows) -- Channel energy 3d6
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 59/59; AC:30/20/26 - CMD 24 5d6=20 ; Friday August 17th, 2018 9:24:14 PM
Toston moves up 10 feet and then expells a 30 foot goute of flame at the 2 Ogres. (Both must make a DC 15 reflex save or take 20 fire damage; only 10 fire damage on success.)
Active Effects: Mage Armor +4 AC = 1 hour Shield +4 shield to AC; immunity magic missile = 4 min [39 rounds] Resist Fire 5 = permanent
Combat Options: Spell like abilities: 1/day dancing lights - CL 8 left 1/1 1/day ghost sound - CL 8; DC 14 left 1/1 1/day prestidigitation - CL 8 left 1/1 1/day speak with animals - CL 8 left 1/1
Spells Known / left: 0th: acid splash, disrupt undead, light, toros taur try,detect magic,message- CL 4 (infinite) 1st: shield, magic missile(2 missiles 2d4+2 total damage), burning hands (4d4+4) (DC 15), mage armor(bloodline) - CL 4 (6/7) 2nd:scorching ray (1 ray at +9 vs touch, 4d6+4 fire damage), resist energy(bloodline) - CL 4 (4/4)
Claws rounds left: (5/5)
Stunning Fist (5/5) Fort Save: DC 17
Breathe Weapon (0/1) 30 foot cone of fire (5d6 fire damage) DC 15 reflex save
Scorpion Style Fort Save : DC 17
Asteria Amarante [HP: 85/85; AC: 21; Touch: 12; Flat: 20; CMD: 20] d20+17=31 ; d20+12=29 ; d8+9=14 ; d8+9=16 ; Saturday August 18th, 2018 12:23:28 AM
Asteria holds the line with Hmerrin, ready to attack the moment the ogres come within range.
--- Hold Attack 31 vs. AC for 14 damage against first target within range 29 vs. AC for 16 damage against first target within range
--- 7 minutes Bull's Strength: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier Endure Elements: A creature protected by endure elements suffers no harm from being in a hot or cold environment. It can exist comfortably in conditions between -50 and 140 degrees Fahrenheit (-45 and 60 degrees Celsius) without having to make Fortitude saves. The creature’s equipment is likewise protected.
Dušan Danann (Erik) {HP:27/33; AC:17(21); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:16} Saturday August 18th, 2018 4:41:21 PM
Dušan hates to cast such a powerful spell with out being able to guarantee the results, but he regretted the last time he did not cast it. With that in mind, he channels the energy and casts Confusion trying to center the spell to capture as much darkness as possible while still surrounding the two ogres in the 15 foot radius.
(OOC: Spells Per Day L1 3/1, L2 4/1 L3 4/1 L4 3/1 Rose's Temperature Control - 8 hours Mage Armor - 8 hours Spectral Hand - 7 5/6 minutes Confusion - 8 rounds Saving Throw - Will negates DC 19; Spell Resistance yes d% Behavior 01–25 Act normally 26–50 Do nothing but babble incoherently 51–75 Deal 1d8 points of damage + Str modifier to self with item in hand 76–100 Attack nearest creature (for this purpose, a familiar counts as part of the subject's self))
Ethani casts Sancuary on herself and makes sure she is next to Lornak
Lornak fires his crossw=bow and strikes deeply into the lead ogre
Hmerrin waits with his axes
Wilford fires and strikes the ogre Lornak has wounded
The Shadow Air Elemental swoops through to strike. As it does so, the ogre strikes first with is superior reach. Fly By attack only grants the addition of a standard action at any point during a move The elemental hits, but so does the ogre Hit AC 22 Miss 36 Dmg 27
Toston moves up 10' and casts a flaming cone at the ogres, burning both of them.
Asteria holds the line with Hmerrin.
The lead ogre (G1) roars and tears his feet from the grabbing grass and then bears down on Toston with his massive great sword. The other ogre (G2) shouts... If you orcHighlight to display spoiler: {Foolish little cowards, I own YOU! Fire those bows we provided and kill them!} The Darkness drops as he then, tears his own feet free and moves to the right flank of the group
The from the darkness you see 5 orcs in leather with Fachions and longbows, hidden until now in the dark and behind the bulk of the ogres The orcs look to one another quickly, some try to get out of the plants while others dutifully fire. Orc 3 and 4 fire at Asteria, with 4 moving out of the Entagled area as he does so. Hit AC 12/6
Orc 5 makes a break for it and escapes the Entangle. He too draws his bow as he goes Orc 1 and 2 fire at Wil Hit AC 14/13
please track rounds of summoned things and please list the creatures summoned
Marshy Madness round 3 Sunday August 19th, 2018 9:45:47 AM
I’ll put the confusion spell in on my next post with the opponents still being grouped at the time for affect
Wilford Grimly (HP:59/53; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Exhausted d20+9=11 ; d20+9=17 ; d6+3=5 ; Sunday August 19th, 2018 10:01:34 AM
Wil avoids the arrows easily. He sprints 40 feet left and summons a Shadow Dire Bat SM III The Air elemental takes the blow causing him to miss with his next attack. The shadow disappears into the sun, reappears and attacks again. (Attack: 11 & 17 for 5 dmg)
Orisons: Guidance x1, Resistance: x2 Light: 1 Lv1: Endure elements x 2, Inflict Light Wounds - D: Touch of Darkness - Lv2: Summon Monster II, Spiritual Weapon Spiritual Weapon, D: Fly (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds) Lv3: Inflict Serious Wounds, Summon Monster III Lv4: Summon Monster IV, Planar Ally, Lesser - Domain: Shadow Conjuration, Summon Monster V (summons 1d3 shadows) -- Channel energy 3d6
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 61/61 AC:21(18 as tiger)(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 1/2) Sunday August 19th, 2018 3:50:34 PM
Gaffer takes a deep breath as he eyes the Orcs appearing from the darkness.
"It would never be simple would it" he mutters.
Hoping he is covered well enough, he begins casting Call Lightning, and as the storm grows above him, he remembers a new trick he learnt, and allows himself a small smile as the fight starts.
*****Active Effects***** Entangle - 42 rounds Endure Elements (Communal) - (24hrs divided between receivers) ***** Spells ***** Orisons: Create Water, Light, Detect Magic, Read Magic Level 1: [Entangle], Faerie fire x2, Tracking Mark x2 D: Obscuring Mist Level 2: Endure Elements (Communal), Chill Metal, Warp Wood. D: Fog Cloud Level 3: Siphon Might, Insect Spies, Magic Fang (Greater), Animal Aspect (Greater) D: [Call Lightning] Level 4: Ball Lightning x2, Grove of Respite D: Sleet Storm
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 59/59; AC:30/20/26 - CMD 24 d20+11=31 ; d20+11=28 ; d8+3=8 ; d8+3=9 ; Monday August 20th, 2018 12:19:29 AM
(OOC: I used my breathe weapon special attack as a dragon sorcerer / disciple not a spell last round; I take it since you didn't list damage the sword missed it's mark?)
Toston draws his curveblade and then attacks the Ogre 1 back. (31 vs AC threat of critical; 28 to confirm 8 daage; +9 if critical is confirmed for 17 total) potentially striking it with his curveblade in a vital area.
(OOC [b]DM's please note[/n]: If these Ogres are considered giants Toston's racial +4 dodge bonus against Giant's makes his AC 34)
Active Effects: Mage Armor +4 AC = 1 hour Shield +4 shield to AC; immunity magic missile = 4 min [38 rounds] Resist Fire 5 = permanent
Combat Options: Spell like abilities: 1/day dancing lights - CL 8 left 1/1 1/day ghost sound - CL 8; DC 14 left 1/1 1/day prestidigitation - CL 8 left 1/1 1/day speak with animals - CL 8 left 1/1
Spells Known / left: 0th: acid splash, disrupt undead, light, toros taur try,detect magic,message- CL 4 (infinite) 1st: shield, magic missile(2 missiles 2d4+2 total damage), burning hands (4d4+4) (DC 15), mage armor(bloodline) - CL 4 (6/7) 2nd:scorching ray (1 ray at +9 vs touch, 4d6+4 fire damage), resist energy(bloodline) - CL 4 (4/4)
Claws rounds left: (5/5)
Stunning Fist (5/5) Fort Save: DC 17
Breathe Weapon (0/1) 30 foot cone of fire (5d6 fire damage) DC 15 reflex save
Scorpion Style Fort Save : DC 17
Ethani (Nellie, AC 20, HP 42/42, CMB 4, CMD 17) Endure Elements, Shield Other (Lornak), Sanctuary 2/7, Entropic Shield Monday August 20th, 2018 10:01:18 AM
With a wrinkle of her nose, Ethani notes the ineffective archers. Still...better safe than sorry.
With several flourishes, she casts Entropic Shield on herself.
Now that she is a little safer from the archers, Ethani readies herself to start leveling the playing field.
Spells Cast: Endure Elements on Asteria, Peri, and Ethani (24 hours) Shield Other on Lornak (8 hours)-need to stay w/in 45 feet of Lornak Bull's Strength on Asteria (7 min) Bull's Strength on Hmerrin (7 min) Sanctuary 2/7 rounds on Self. Will save DC 17 or be unable to attack Ethani Entropic Shield: Each ranged attack directed at you for which the attacker must make an attack roll has a 20% miss chance (similar to the effects of concealment). (7 min)
1st level (5) Endure Elements (2), Command, Sanctuary (1)
2nd level (5) Shield Other, Spiritual Weapon, Zone of Truth, Aid (2)
3rd level (3) Delay Poison, Wind Wall, Prayer
4th level (2) Spell Immunity, Planar Ally, Lesser
Dušan Danann (Erik) {HP:27/33; AC:17(21); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:16} Monday August 20th, 2018 5:27:05 PM
(OOC: Thanks Dan, Sorry about the late post.)
With no one critically injured and still waiting to see the full impact of his last spell, Dušan casts Bloodwitch Lore in preparation of what may come.
(OOC: Spells Per Day L1 3/1, L2 4/1 L3 4/1 L4 3/1 Rose's Temperature Control - 8 hours Mage Armor - 8 hours Spectral Hand - 7 4/6 minutes Confusion - 7 rounds)
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:79/79 AC: 22(T:13/FF:10) CMD:15(16) d20+15=25 ; d4+4=8 ; Monday August 20th, 2018 6:10:08 PM
The gutteral sounds of the massive orc and the hairs on the back of Lornak's neck on end.
"Anyone speak Ogre-ish?" He asks as he fires bolt at the the bleeding Ogre(G1) (Attack Action d20=25, 8 dmg)
He then swiftly pulls a bolt from its quiver and flips open the stopper of a bottle at his waist. He carefully dips the tip of the bolt into the substance and nocks it into his crossbow. (Standard Action)
"Not that I really want to know what the big guy just said..." Lornak takes a 5 foot step forward and to the right. (15M, he took a 5 foot to 15L last round)
*****Active Effects***** Endure Elements ***** Spells ***** Speak With Animals
Hmerrin(HP 91/91 AC:25/29 vs AoO T:15 FF:21 CMD:25)Edr Elmt, Bls Str d20+13=15 ; Monday August 20th, 2018 7:34:25 PM
Hmerrin blinks. The young man looks over at the ogre on the flank, and then back at the one Toston is engaging....Toston.
"Toston breathes fire? Did I miss a meeting or something?"
The fighter moves up on the ogre , and takes a half hearted swing at it.
-- Move to K13 - Mobility Feat - AC 29 vs any AoO Power atk on ogre Probably missed - ac 15
Marshy Madness round 4 d20=1 ; d20=2 ; d20=11 ; d20=20 ; d20=19 ; d20+5=9 ; d20+10=26 ; d100=28 ; d100=32 ; d100=2 ; d20+2=15 ; d20+4=8 ; d20+4=20 ; d8+7=12 ; d20+18=25 ; d20+13=21 ; 9d6=26 ; Monday August 20th, 2018 9:36:33 PM
Dusan casts Confusion and waits to see its affect. Preparing a Bloodwitch Lore in case he needs to use it Wilford moves off to the left. The Air Elemental comes back in again to attack, but misses. Summoning is a Full round action. you cannot move and cast or use an item that Summons Gaffer begins casting Call Lightning Toston draws his weapon and stabs the ogre deeply. I don't see any sword attacks and until the ogre moved on round 3, you were never in melee range. What did I miss? Ethani casts Enthropic Shield on herself to stave off possible arrows Lornak fires and hits the ogre on Toston and swiftly loads another. "Does anyone speak Orc?" Hmerrin moves up on the Ogre to support Toston, but just misses with his axe Asteria
The ogre on Toston strikes back, missing with two great swipes of his blade
Orc 1 and 2 stop moving and start talking excitedly If you know OrcHighlight to display spoiler: {They are babbling incoherently} Orc 3 fires at Hmerrin Hit AC 15 Orc 4 fires at Lornak Hit AC 8 Orc 5 fires at Wil Hit AC 20 Dmg 12
The other ogre closes on the group and slaps his great hands together. Erupting from them into a massive cone is a freezing hail of ice and snow that tears deeply into everyone except Wil who is just out of range All PC's but Wil, Reflex Save DC 18 Dmg 26 or 13
d% Behavior 01–25 Act normally 26–50 Do nothing but babble incoherently 51–75 Deal 1d8 points of damage + Str modifier to self with item in hand 76–100 Attack nearest creature (for this purpose, a familiar counts as part of the subject's self))
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 33/59; AC:30/20/26 - CMD 24 d20+7=11 ; d20+11=25 ; d8+3=6 ; Monday August 20th, 2018 10:39:01 PM
(OOC: From the previous post: The lead ogre (G1) roars and tears his feet from the grabbing grass and then bears down on Toston with his massive great sword.)
Toston takes full damage from the cold attack (Reflex: 11)
Toston continues to hack away at Ogre 1 with his curve blade (25 vs AC; 6 damage)
(OOC DM's please note: If these Ogres are considered giants Toston's racial +4 dodge bonus against Giant's makes his AC 34)
Active Effects: Mage Armor +4 AC = 1 hour Shield +4 shield to AC; immunity magic missile = 4 min [38 rounds] Resist Fire 5 = permanent
Combat Options: Spell like abilities: 1/day dancing lights - CL 8 left 1/1 1/day ghost sound - CL 8; DC 14 left 1/1 1/day prestidigitation - CL 8 left 1/1 1/day speak with animals - CL 8 left 1/1
Spells Known / left: 0th: acid splash, disrupt undead, light, toros taur try,detect magic,message- CL 4 (infinite) 1st: shield, magic missile(2 missiles 2d4+2 total damage), burning hands (4d4+4) (DC 15), mage armor(bloodline) - CL 4 (6/7) 2nd:scorching ray (1 ray at +9 vs touch, 4d6+4 fire damage), resist energy(bloodline) - CL 4 (4/4)
Claws rounds left: (5/5)
Stunning Fist (5/5) Fort Save: DC 17
Breathe Weapon (0/1) 30 foot cone of fire (5d6 fire damage) DC 15 reflex save
Scorpion Style Fort Save : DC 17
DM Ah yes now Im caught up. The ogre never swung. standard action tear free of Entangle and move action to Toston
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 48/61 AC:21(18 as tiger)(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 1/2) d20+5=25 ; d20+12=29 ; 3d6=10 ; 3d6=8 ; Tuesday August 21st, 2018 9:29:17 AM
(Reflex Save: 25) Gaffer grits his teeth as the cold flashes over him, desperately holding onto his spell (Concentration: 29) he manages to complete the casting and brings a lightning bolt crashing down on Ogre 2 (10 Damage), followed by a second (8 Damage) straight after.
Ethani (Nellie, AC 20, HP 29/42, CMB 4, CMD 17) Endure Elements, Shield Other (Lornak), Sanctuary 3/7, Entropic Shield d20+4=24 ; d8+7=8 ; Tuesday August 21st, 2018 10:37:10 AM
Easily and uncharacteristically dodging the cone (Ref=nat 20), Ethani narrows her eyes. "Okay, so that's the way this is going. Fine."
Stepping to the side (K16), Ethani reaches out and touches Asteria, casting Aid on her. "Go get 'em sis! I'm pretty sure they said something nasty about Peri. And that big guy other there that just cast the spell has definitely been looking at Peri in an ugly way!"
Spells Cast: Endure Elements on Asteria, Peri, and Ethani (24 hours) Shield Other on Lornak (8 hours)-need to stay w/in 45 feet of Lornak Bull's Strength on Asteria (7 min) Bull's Strength on Hmerrin (7 min) Sanctuary 3/7 rounds on Self. Will save DC 17 or be unable to attack Ethani Entropic Shield: Each ranged attack directed at you for which the attacker must make an attack roll has a 20% miss chance (similar to the effects of concealment). (7 min) Aid on Asteria Aid for 7 min 8 temporary HP added.
1st level (5) Endure Elements (2), Command, Sanctuary (1)
2nd level (5) Spiritual Weapon, Zone of Truth, Aid (2)
3rd level (3) Delay Poison, Wind Wall, Prayer
4th level (2) Spell Immunity, Planar Ally, Lesser
Ethani (Nellie, AC 20, HP 29/42, CMB 4, CMD 17) Endure Elements, Shield Other (Lornak), Sanctuary 3/7, Entropic Shield Tuesday August 21st, 2018 10:40:06 AM
OOC: Lornak, don't forget you get a +1 deflection bonus to AC and a +1 resistance bonus on saves. Please let me know how much damage Lornak takes as Ethani will take half of that instead of Lornak due to the Sheild Other spell.
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:62/79 AC: 24(T:13/FF:10) CMD:15(16) d20+8=15 ; d20+15=24 ; d4+4=6 ; Tuesday August 21st, 2018 3:33:08 PM
"Right?!" Lornak retorts to Hmerrin. "Dusan breaths wasps, Tost...argh!" He does not have an opportunity to finish his sentence as an arrow strikes his body. (8 half dmg=4)
If that was not enough, as he goes to fire his crossbow he is hit with a barrage of cold. He throws up his arm to shield his head and face. Yet, he cannot resist succumbing to the cold and ice. His arm burns.(26 half dmg=13)
He forcefully breaks the defensive posture. He hears a snap as shards of ice and snow shatter and fall to the ground around him. He is glad it was not his arm. He trains his weapon at the third Orc archer and fires. (Attack Action d20=24, 6 dmg). DROW POISON: Fort Save DC 13. If initial save fails, unconsciousness for 1 minute
His arm numb he forgoes prep for another poison tipped attack and nocks a bolt into his crossbow and raises his buckler. (Standard Action and free action).
*****Active Effects***** Endure Elements Shield Other from Ethani +1 to AC and resistance bonus on saves (OOC Ehani will take 17 dmg from Shield Other this round) Buckler +1 to AC active ***** Spells ***** Speak With Animals
DROW POISON - Fort Save DC 13. If initial save fails, unconsciousness for 1 minute; After one minute, save again, and a second failure causes unconsciousness for 2d4 hours. Multiple doses against the same target increase the DC by +2 per extra dose, but one successful save cures all poisons.
Ethani (Nellie, AC 20, HP 12/42, CMB 4, CMD 17) Endure Elements, Shield Other (Lornak), Sanctuary 3/7, Entropic Shield Tuesday August 21st, 2018 4:36:54 PM
Wincing as she takes half of Lornak's damage from the arrow and then the cold, Ethani does her best to maintain a poker face, not wanting Lornak to know just how bad sharing his wounds hurts her.
Smiling, she tells herself that if she lives past the next few seconds she'll have protected Lornak. If not, then she is sure she will find a way to protect him in the afterlife...perhaps by becoming one of Wil's allies.
OOC: Post to update header HP.
Hmerrin(HP 78/91 AC:25 T:15 FF:21 CMD:25)Edr Elmt, Bls Str d20+6=18 ; d20+14=24 ; d8+9=14 ; d20+14=29 ; d6+9=12 ; d20+9=18 ; d8+9=17 ; Tuesday August 21st, 2018 5:56:06 PM
Hmerrin's armor takes the brunt of the hailstorm, but the fighter is still a bit nicked up. [Reflex Save 18]
"Ow", he mutters, glancing at the ogrish spellcaster. "I'll deal with you in a sec. But first..."
The fighter unleashes an axe barrage on Ogre1.
-- Full attack on Ogre1 Btax1 hits ac 24 for 14 hp damage Hdax hits ac 29 for 12 hp damage Btax2 hits ac 18 for 17 hp damage
Wilford Grimly (HP:59/41; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Exhausted d20+9=11 ; d20+9=23 ; d6+3=8 ; d20+7=18 ; d20+9=28 ; d8+7=14 ; Tuesday August 21st, 2018 7:45:47 PM
(OOC: sorry thought I could make a move and summons.. noted) Wil takes the shot from the orc with a loud grumble. "I need a shield or something.. ugh. The Shadow air elemental attacks Orc 5 from the left but misses he swings around and attacks again from the right. (AC 23 - 8 dmg) hoping to avoid the AOO The new Shadow Dire Bat appears at A11 waits for the Air elemental to attack and flanks (+2) from the other side. (AC: 28 - 14 dmg) Wil summons SM 2 Shadow Spider ---------------------------------- Orisons: Guidance x1, Resistance: x2 Light: 1 Lv1: Endure elements x 2, Inflict Light Wounds - D: Touch of Darkness - Lv2: Summon Monster II, Spiritual Weapon Spiritual Weapon, D: Fly (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds) Lv3: Inflict Serious Wounds, Summon Monster III Lv4: Summon Monster IV, Planar Ally, Lesser - Domain: Shadow Conjuration, Summon Monster V (summons 1d3 shadows) -- Channel energy 3d6
Legacy Item (20% hit chance(Shadow)) Shadow amulet: SM2 1/day 3 rnds - Shadow Spider (AC 14 - 20% hit chance)(hp 16) SM3 1/day 5 rnds - Dire Bat (AC 14 - 20% hit chance) (hp 22) SM4 1/day 4 rnds - Shadow Air Elemental (AC 19 - 20% hit chance)(hp 3)
Asteria Amarante [HP: 100/92; AC: 22; Touch: 12; Flat: 20; CMD: 20; Rage: 25/25] d20+19=39 ; d20+14=23 ; d8+11=13 ; d8+11=13 ; Tuesday August 21st, 2018 8:21:01 PM
Hearing that her precious child might be in danger rouses Asteria into a deep rage. She quickly decides that the solution to her fear is just to kill them all! Grinning murderously, Asteria steps up to the closest Ogre.
--- 10 foot move to K13 Go into Rage
--- 25/25 rounds Rage: +4 bonus to Strength, +4 bonus to Constitution, +2 morale bonus on Will saves, -2 penalty to Armor Class 7 minutes Aid: 8 temporary HP added 7 minutes Bull's Strength: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier Endure Elements: A creature protected by endure elements suffers no harm from being in a hot or cold environment. It can exist comfortably in conditions between -50 and 140 degrees Fahrenheit (-45 and 60 degrees Celsius) without having to make Fortitude saves. The creature’s equipment is likewise protected.
OOC: Please ignore the d20+19=39 ; d20+14=23 ; d8+11=13 ; d8+11=13 , I rolled before I thought out my turn. Shame though, I lost a perfectly good nat 20!
Dušan Danann (Erik) {HP:3/33; AC:17(21); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:16} d20+7=17 ; d4=4 ; d8=3 ; d8=7 ; d8=4 ; Tuesday August 21st, 2018 8:31:19 PM
Dušan feels the cold rush over, around and through him, freezing him to the bone, "Close... too close..."
Fighting the urge to just huddle himself on the ground and let sleep take him away from the stabbing pain in his limbs, he staggers as far back as his numbing feet will cary him. Not sure if he'll make it much longer he considers what he can do and sees Ethani was caught in the blast as well. "The Ttttiddde can't see you fall twice, Ethani, "Dušan manages through chattering teeth, "besides... you... you're better at healing than I am."
With what he hopes is not his last effort, Dušan casts Cure Serious Wounds on Ethani for 33 HP
(OOC: Spells Per Day L1 3/1, L2 4/1 L3 4/0 L4 3/1 Move 30 feet away Cure Serious Wounds on Ethani - (3d8+8)*1.5=33 HP Rose's Temperature Control - 8 hours Mage Armor - 8 hours Spectral Hand - 7 3/6 minutes d4=4 HP forgot to do this when cast Confusion - 6 rounds)
Marshy Madness round 5 d20+3=5 ; d20+14=17 ; d20+14=17 ; d20+9=12 ; d20+2=3 ; d20+4=19 ; d20+4=8 ; d100=1 ; d100=62 ; d20+2=10 ; d8+6=11 ; Tuesday August 21st, 2018 10:20:47 PM
Toston stirkes the Ogre with his blade, causing the creature to wobble Gaffer completes his spell and calls a bolt to strike the Ogre and then a second, which puts it down. Ethani steps closer to Asteria and casts an Aid spell upon her Lornak gets struck with an arrow and then the blast of cold tears into him. Both wounds also appear upon Ethani (Ethani takes an additional 17) Lornak fires and hits one of the orc archers. The orc stiffens and plops to the ground, the poison taking effect Hmerrin moves on teh mage and sinks an axe into its thigh DM presumes you would move to new target Wil starts summoning a shadow Dire Bat last round you moved, this round is a full action summon spell. Bat shows up after your turn andd does not attack this round Fly By attack as I read it only allows for a single attack. It can happen at any point during the move, but it does not grant a free attack The Air elemental swoops in on Orc 5 but misses and spins skyward out of the way Asteria closes with Hmerrin and goes into a rage and strikes the ogre drawing a deep blue line of blood With G1 Dead i moved you to G2 with Hmerrin Dusan casts Cure Serious WOunds on Ethani, despite his own poor condition
The ogre roars as Hmerrin and Asteria close and he swings his own sword at the young man missing. AoO HIt AC 17 G2 then attacks with 2 more broad strokes at Hmerrin. Again and again the giant misses and bellows in rage Hit AC 17/12 Orc 3 returns fire at Lornak Hit AC 3 Orc 4 fires at Toston Hit AC 19 Orc 5 fires at Wil Hit AC 8 Orc 1 fires at Toston While Orc 2 starts to punch itself brutally in the face with the bow in its hand
d% Behavior 01–25 Act normally 26–50 Do nothing but babble incoherently 51–75 Deal 1d8 points of damage + Str modifier to self with item in hand 76–100 Attack nearest creature (for this purpose, a familiar counts as part of the subject's self))
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 33/59; AC:30/20/26 - CMD 24 d20+9=10 ; Tuesday August 21st, 2018 10:30:43 PM
The Orcs attacks fail to land anywhere near Toston so he heads 20 feet towards Ogre 2 and then fires off a scorching ray (10 vs AC; miss natural 1) which veers wildly off the mark. Toston calls out to Hmerrin, "I've been able to do that since we beat back the Sargrass, this is just my first chance to actually use it."
OOC DM's please note: If these Ogres are considered giants Toston's racial +4 dodge bonus against Giant's makes his AC 34).
Active Effects: Mage Armor +4 AC = 1 hour Shield +4 shield to AC; immunity magic missile = 4 min [37 rounds] Resist Fire 5 = permanent
Combat Options: Spell like abilities: 1/day dancing lights - CL 8 left 1/1 1/day ghost sound - CL 8; DC 14 left 1/1 1/day prestidigitation - CL 8 left 1/1 1/day speak with animals - CL 8 left 1/1
Spells Known / left: 0th: acid splash, disrupt undead, light, toros taur try,detect magic,message- CL 4 (infinite) 1st: shield, magic missile(2 missiles 2d4+2 total damage), burning hands (4d4+4) (DC 15), mage armor(bloodline) - CL 4 (6/7) 2nd:scorching ray (1 ray at +9 vs touch, 4d6+4 fire damage), resist energy(bloodline) - CL 4 (3/4)
Claws rounds left: (5/5)
Stunning Fist (5/5) Fort Save: DC 17
Breathe Weapon (0/1) 30 foot cone of fire (5d6 fire damage) DC 15 reflex save
Scorpion Style Fort Save : DC 17
Ethani (Nellie, AC 20, HP 30/42, CMB 4, CMD 17) Endure Elements, Shield Other (Lornak), Sanctuary 4/7, Entropic Shield d6=4 ; d6=5 ; d6=4 ; d6=3 ; Wednesday August 22nd, 2018 8:47:02 AM
OOC: Am I missing something? I don't see Dusan on the map. DM DOH! I'll correct that tonight
Feeling the light touch of the Spectral Hand on her shoulder, Ethani rejoices in the warmth of healing that floods through her...until she spots Dusan. "Oh no Dusan. Not today...and not to these losers."
Focusing Alemi's love the Healer lets it flow from her hands out in a wave. Ethani smiles as Dusan, Lornak, Gaffer, Asteria,Toston and Hmerrin all receive 18 HP as she Channels Alemi's healing power into their wounded bodies (standard action).
Retrieving her new Cure Moderate Wounds wand, Ethani is determined to heal the Witch as soon as she can travel to him.
Spells Cast: Endure Elements on Asteria, Peri, and Ethani (24 hours) Shield Other on Lornak (8 hours)-need to stay w/in 45 feet of Lornak Bull's Strength on Asteria (7 min) Bull's Strength on Hmerrin (7 min) Sanctuary 4/7 rounds on Self. Will save DC 17 or be unable to attack Ethani Entropic Shield: Each ranged attack directed at you for which the attacker must make an attack roll has a 20% miss chance (similar to the effects of concealment). (7 min) Aid on Asteria for 7 min 8 temporary HP added. Channel Energy 18 HP to Dusan, Lornak, Gaffer, Asteria,Toston and Hmerrin (1/3)
1st level (5) Endure Elements (2), Command, Sanctuary (1)
2nd level (5) Spiritual Weapon, Zone of Truth, Aid (2)
3rd level (3) Delay Poison, Wind Wall, Prayer
4th level (2) Spell Immunity, Planar Ally, Lesser
Wilford Grimly (HP:59/41; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Exhausted d20+9=19 ; d6+3=5 ; d20+7=26 ; d6+7=13 ; d8+7=11 ; Wednesday August 22nd, 2018 1:01:00 PM
The Air Elemental tries again to strike Ogre 5 nothing fancy this time, just a slam from above. (AC 19: 5 dmg) The Shadow Dire Bat flanks from the left (AC 26 +2 Flanking - 11 dmg) Wil avoids any flings and arrows and summons SM 2 Shadow Spider ---------------------------------- Orisons: Guidance x1, Resistance: x2 Light: 1 Lv1: Endure elements x 2, Inflict Light Wounds - D: Touch of Darkness - Lv2: Summon Monster II, Spiritual Weapon Spiritual Weapon, D: Fly (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds) Lv3: Inflict Serious Wounds, Summon Monster III Lv4: Summon Monster IV, Planar Ally, Lesser - Domain: Shadow Conjuration, Summon Monster V (summons 1d3 shadows) -- Channel energy 3d6
Legacy Item (20% hit chance(Shadow)) Shadow amulet: SM2 1/day 3 rnds - Shadow Spider (AC 14 - 20% hit chance)(hp 16) SM3 1/day 5 rnds - Dire Bat (AC 14 - 20% hit chance) (hp 22) SM4 1/day 3 rnds - Shadow Air Elemental (AC 19 - 20% hit chance)(hp 3)
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 61/61 AC:21(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 2/2 LL 2/8) 3d6=7 ; 3d6=5 ; 3d6=9 ; 3d6=12 ; 3d6=9 ; 3d6=14 ; Wednesday August 22nd, 2018 6:05:08 PM
As his wounds begin to close under the flow of healing energy Gaffer smiles and nods his thanks to Ethani. Seeing everyone putting their efforts forward he knows he can't slack himself.
Using Lightning Lord from his Weather Domain he calls down a bolt of lightning to strike not just the remaining Ogre but each of the Orcs too.
(Not sure if I should roll damage for every enemy/if using this while call lightning is active upgrades it to 3d10?) Ogre: 7, Orc1: 5, Orc2: 9, Orc3: 12, Orc4: 9, Orc5: 14
Gaffer can't help but feel slightly satisfied as he sees the impact of his new magic. Hopefully living up to his role as a striker.
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:77/79 AC: 23(T:13/FF:10) CMD:15(16) d20+15=24 ; d4+4=8 ; Wednesday August 22nd, 2018 6:35:17 PM
Lornak feels the earth shake beneath his feet as the first giant ogre smashes to the ground. He then feels the familiar warmth of a healers touch within his body. Smiling, he confidently steps up(5 foot step 14M) and fires a bolt at the mobile archer 04 (Attack Action d20=24, 8 dmg)
He then swiftly loads another bolt into his crossbow (Standard Action)
(OOC - That was me during the negotiations! two nat 1's in a row!)
*****Active Effects***** Endure Elements Shield Other from Ethani +1 to AC and resistance bonus on saves (OOC Ehani will take 17 dmg from Shield Other this round) ***** Spells ***** Speak With Animals
DROW POISON - Fort Save DC 13. If initial save fails, unconsciousness for 1 minute; After one minute, save again, and a second failure causes unconsciousness for 2d4 hours. Multiple doses against the same target increase the DC by +2 per extra dose, but one successful save cures all poisons.
Hmerrin(HP 91/91 AC:25 T:15 FF:21 CMD:25)Edr Elmt, Bls Str d20+14=34 ; d20+14=18 ; d8+9=10 ; d8+9=16 ; d8+9=17 ; d20+14=19 ; d6+9=11 ; d20+9=12 ; Wednesday August 22nd, 2018 6:40:29 PM
Hmerrin ducks one blow, bats away a second with his handaxe shaft, and sidesteps a third. Ethani's healing washes over him, and he smirks at his opponent.
"Oh, shut up," he growls back at the bellowing ogre. His axes whistle through the air as they slash at the creature.
-- Full attack on Ogre2 Btax1 hits NAT 20 - crit threat hits ac 18 for 43 hp damage (10 if no crit) Hdax hits ac 19 for 11 hp damage Btax2 misses (ac 12)
Dušan Danann (Erik) {HP:33/33; AC:17(21); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:16} d8=4 ; Wednesday August 22nd, 2018 6:48:11 PM
Dušan Feels warmth return to his limbs as he regains feeling in his fingers and toes. Ethani's magic brings him back from the brink and he smiles gratitude towards the cleric.
Feering another blast as vicious, Dušan tops himself with a Cure Light Wounds and looks to see where he can be of most help.
(OOC: Spells Per Day L1 3/0, L2 4/1 L3 4/0 L4 3/1 Cure Light Wounds on Dušan - (1d8+5)*1.5=13 HP Rose's Temperature Control - 8 hours Mage Armor - 8 hours Spectral Hand - 7 3/6 minutes d4=4 HP forgot to do this when cast Confusion - 6 rounds)
Asteria Amarante [HP: 100/92; AC: 22; Touch: 12; Flat: 20; CMD: 20; Rage: 24/25] d20+19=24 ; d4=2 ; d20+14=22 ; d8+11=13 ; d8+11=12 ; Wednesday August 22nd, 2018 7:47:06 PM
Asteria grins at her latest target, feeling a bloodthirst wash over her. "Your buddy's dead. And you're gonna be the same in a few moments. Say hi to the imp guy for me!"
--- 24 vs. AC for 13 damage against Ogre 2 22 vs. AC for 12 damage against Ogre 2
--- 24/25 rounds Rage: +4 bonus to Strength, +4 bonus to Constitution, +2 morale bonus on Will saves, -2 penalty to Armor Class 7 minutes Aid: 8 temporary HP added 7 minutes Bull's Strength: +4 enhancement bonus to Strength, adding the usual benefits to melee attack rolls, melee damage rolls, and other uses of the Strength modifier Endure Elements: A creature protected by endure elements suffers no harm from being in a hot or cold environment. It can exist comfortably in conditions between -50 and 140 degrees Fahrenheit (-45 and 60 degrees Celsius) without having to make Fortitude saves. The creature’s equipment is likewise protected.
OOC: Please ignore the d4, I miss clicked.
Marshy Madness round 6 d20+17=21 ; 3d6+10=14 ; d100=59 ; d100=11 ; d100=71 ; d8+6=12 ; d20=19 ; Wednesday August 22nd, 2018 10:03:12 PM
Toston closes on the other ogre and miraculously misses with a Scorching Ray Ethani returns the favor for Dusan and then some. She channels positive energy healing Dusan, Lornak, Gaffer, Asteria,Toston and Hmerrin all receive 18 HP Wil conjures a Dire bat which springs to the ogre and bites it. Before the Bat arrives, the Air Elemental swoops in and is destroyed by the ogres blade. Gaffer calls down 8 bolts from the sky, striking every orc and the ogre. Dmg would be rolled individually and would be 3d6. Call Lightning does not create stormy weather Lornak fires and strikes Orc 4 Hmerrin spins and whirls and plants his axes in quick succession and the ogre topples over dead Dusan taps himself with a Cure Light Wounds, just in case Asteria is ready to tear into the ogre, but Hmerrin has now deprived her of a kill. Not sure where you might head here
Orc 4 and 5 turn and flee at top speed Orc 1 looks about panicked and tries to free himself as his fellows run. He manages to succeed and off he goes. Orc 2 again, blasts himself in the face. His legs wobble and blood pours from his face. Orc 3 lies motionless, taken down by Lornaks poisoned bolt
No map needed I think at this point. Orc 2 is beating himself to death in the entangle and Orc 3 is sleeping. The rest are at 200+' and running at top speed
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 51/59; AC:30/20/26 - CMD 24 d20+9=19 ; d8+2=5 ; Wednesday August 22nd, 2018 10:41:46 PM
Toston calls out to Ethani, "Thanks for the healing."
He then walks up to the orc that is beating itself to death, charges his attacks with magic a la arcane strike and then tries to punch the Orc for nonlethal damage (19 vs AC; 5 non lethal damage)
Active Effects: Mage Armor +4 AC = 1 hour Shield +4 shield to AC; immunity magic missile = 4 min [36 rounds] Resist Fire 5 = permanent
Combat Options: Spell like abilities: 1/day dancing lights - CL 8 left 1/1 1/day ghost sound - CL 8; DC 14 left 1/1 1/day prestidigitation - CL 8 left 1/1 1/day speak with animals - CL 8 left 1/1
Spells Known / left: 0th: acid splash, disrupt undead, light, toros taur try,detect magic,message- CL 4 (infinite) 1st: shield, magic missile(2 missiles 2d4+2 total damage), burning hands (4d4+4) (DC 15), mage armor(bloodline) - CL 4 (6/7) 2nd:scorching ray (1 ray at +9 vs touch, 4d6+4 fire damage), resist energy(bloodline) - CL 4 (3/4)
Claws rounds left: (5/5)
Stunning Fist (5/5) Fort Save: DC 17
Breathe Weapon (0/1) 30 foot cone of fire (5d6 fire damage) DC 15 reflex save
Scorpion Style Fort Save : DC 17
Ethani (Nellie, AC 20, HP 47/47, CMB 4, CMD 17) Endure Elements, Shield Other (Lornak), Sanctuary 5/7, Entropic Shield Thursday August 23rd, 2018 8:41:10 AM
Patting Asteria on the back, Ethani heads over to the orc that is busy pummeling itself. "Toston, once he's unconscious, can you please bind him. Then I will heal him and we will see if we can find out some useful information."
Ethani takes a few minutes to look over the "dead" Ogres and tries to assess if they are truly dead or just bleeding out. If it is the later, she looks for help to secure them and will heal them once they are bound.
Wilford Grimly (HP:59/41; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Exhausted d20+7=23 ; d8+7=11 ; d20+7=24 ; d8+7=8 ; Thursday August 23rd, 2018 12:17:42 PM
Wil's Dire bat attacks Ogre 5 as it begins to leave. (AC 23 - 11 dmg) Then again AOO - (AC 24 - 8 dmg) Wil gets all excited but then a little depressed as he watched the Shadow spider wander around and approach any enemy still moving. "Umm, mister spider. You may want to hold off on that. We need to talk to them." The spider continues to walk toward the ogre beating himself up. "Wait..wait. How about you bind him in webbing. Can you do that?" He asks the shadowy creature. "We ask him some questions then you can eat him."
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 61/61 AC:21(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 2/2 LL 2/8) Thursday August 23rd, 2018 6:37:46 PM
Gaffer chuckles as Wil reigns in his spider and joins the group around the Orc beating itself and asks, "How long will that one be out for?" Nodding at the sleeping Orc.
He cracks his fingers in turn to release some of the tension in them, and once they have the surrounded the confused Orc, he relaxes his hold on the natural energy around them and dismisses the entanglement so the group can move freely.
Hmerrin(HP 91/91 AC:25 T:15 FF:21 CMD:25)Edr Elmt, Bls Str Thursday August 23rd, 2018 7:04:53 PM
Hmerrin watches the orcs flee, cricks his neck, buries his axe heads into the ground a couple times to get off the goo, and squats down next the the magic casting ogre.
"Well, that was pretty stupid," he tells the corpse conversationally, as he rifles through bags and pouches and whatnot. "You ever consider that maybe the eight well armed people you were gonna jump just might be able to take care of themselves?"
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:77/79 AC: 23(T:13/FF:10) CMD:15(16) Thursday August 23rd, 2018 7:08:14 PM
Lornak leaves his action pose as he watches the combatants turn an flee after the giant is felled. Upright, he casually stows his crossbow and walks toward the captured orcs.
Concurring with the possibility of gleaning knowledge from them he is suddenly away of the unconscious ones health. "I am glad that that one did not cause us any trouble..." He points to the fallen orc. "...but I do not know the severity of which the Drow Poison will have effect upon him."
"Would you care to take a look at him, Dusan?" He asks. "We will bind him first of course."
Dušan Danann (Erik) {HP:33/33; AC:17(21); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:16} Thursday August 23rd, 2018 7:12:33 PM
Dušan aids in healing with Ethani. He might not have thought to do so on such aberrant creatures, but wanted the opportunity to thank Ethani, “Thanks for the assist there. I was worried it might be my turn to test the trust Pantheon.”
Asteria Amarante [HP: 100/92; AC: 22; Touch: 12; Flat: 20; CMD: 20; Fatigued] Thursday August 23rd, 2018 8:36:34 PM
Asteria throws a fit as the remaining enemies scatter to the wind. "No FAIR!" She throws a rock in their general direction, with little to no effect, before very dramatically dropping to the ground cross-legged. She crosses her arms over her chest and begins to pout. "That's not fair! I was gonna beat them!" She mumbles to herself as the adrenaline wears off, and her rage fades away. "I barely got to do anything... This was boring."
Looking over at the remaining orcs, she frowns. "Can I at least play bad cop with them? I wanna rough someone up."
Marshy Madness Thursday August 23rd, 2018 10:19:18 PM
The ogres are dead, most of the orcs have fled and the party has two prisoners. Hmerrin searches the ogres and compiles the loot Large Masterwork Leather Large Chain Shirt Large Composite longbow 20 Large arrows (2) Large Greatsword 2 potions 4 Large Javelins 1,800 gold
The orcs are bound are brought to consciousness. They wear practical leather armor in the heat and upon the breast of each is burned an etching of what seems to be a great cat. A leopard or panther perhaps. The weapons are gathered, A Falchion and longbow with a score of arrows from each. Each orc also carries a potion
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 51/59; AC:30/20/26 - CMD 24 d20+5=10 ; d20+5=8 ; d20+5=10 ; d20+5=11 ; d20+12=26 ; d20+12=16 ; d20+12=24 ; d20+12=29 ; Thursday August 23rd, 2018 11:30:26 PM
Toston tries his hand at identifying the potions, first casting detect magic (Spellcraft:10, 8, 10, 11)
The gnome fails to identify the potions so he at least tries to figure out if they have any type of magical auras (Knowledge[arcana]: 26, 16, 24, 29 vs 15 + spell level to determine type of aura)
Ethani (Nellie, AC 20, HP 47/47, CMB 4, CMD 17) Endure Elements, Shield Other (Lornak), Sanctuary 5/7, Entropic Shield Friday August 24th, 2018 8:08:20 AM
Laughing at Asteria's joke,she smiles at the well intentioned barbarian. "Let's see what we can do."
Looking over at the others, Ethani issues a request. "Anybody have the spell Tongues? If so, I can cast Zone of Truth and we should have some real answers fairly quickly."
Dušan Danann (Erik) {HP:33/33; AC:17(21); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:16} Friday August 24th, 2018 2:20:41 PM
“I speak Orc,” Dušan comments, “Use to joke with Var, and no language swears like Orc.”
Dušan lets loose a string of guttural insults in Orcish that would cause their prisoners to blush.
“The ogres were just throwing around commands at these guys.” Dušan informs, “Sorry I didn’t mention it at the time.”
Hmerrin(HP 91/91 AC:25 T:15 FF:21 CMD:25)Edr Elmt, Bls Str Friday August 24th, 2018 6:56:29 PM
Hmerrin gathers up the ogre loot.
"Couple a potions here," he says, passing them over for Toston to analyze. "Otherwise just stuff we can sell."
The fighter waits somewhat impatiently for the orcs to wake up and start talking.
Wilford Grimly (HP:59/41; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Exhausted Friday August 24th, 2018 8:01:55 PM
"Oi, I think I lost something. Suddenly so sad. Can't clear my head." "What was I doing oh right interrogation. Start talking...see or the lady gets it." He smiles broadly. " I heard that somewhere can't recall the place."
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 61/61 AC:21(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 2/2 LL 2/8) d20+13=33 ; Friday August 24th, 2018 8:06:04 PM
"We should aim to get moving soon incase they come back with reinforcements."
Gaffer looks around nervously, wanting to move on as much as he wants to know why they were attacked. (Perception: 33)
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:77/79 AC: 23(T:13/FF:10) CMD:15(16) d20+7=11 ; Friday August 24th, 2018 9:21:58 PM
Lornak tests his knowledge of the etched sigil. (Knowledge: Local d20=11) It doesn't seem to glean much. He assumes the group are typical marauders and are indiscriminate as to whom they assault.
"I only want to know what that is." Lornak points at the etching. "And if they know of Oafish Jym and Jared Langers"
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 51/59; AC:30/20/26 - CMD 24 Friday August 24th, 2018 10:37:41 PM
Toston says, "I'm not much for spellcraft, honestly but I might be able to at least tell what kind of auras the potions give off."
Orcs for dinner Saturday August 25th, 2018 1:19:57 PM
Toston looks at the potions and is able to determine that 3 of them are Conjuration magic. His Detect magic also reveals that both of the longbows and 1 of the Great swords are magical. The Booty now stands as: Large Masterwork Leather Large Chain Shirt Large Composite longbow 20 Large arrows 1 Large Greatsword 1 Large Greatsword +2 2 Composite longbows +1 4 potions, 3 have Conjuration auras 4 Large Javelins 1,800 gold
Now to the captives. Ethani suggests she cast a Zone of Truth if anyone knows Orc, which Dusan does. Lornak does not recognize the emblems, but suspects they denote the orc tribe these two are from. Lornak would like some clarification on that thought as well as if the pair know of Oafish Jym and Jared Langers. Gaffer glances about, a bit anxious to get going, lest the orcs that fled return with reinforcements
The orcs glance back and forth at one another and up at the group Sense Motive DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { It seems these two know common and are following your conversation}
Ethani, please replace a 2nd level spell with Shield Other and mark it as cast
Ethani (Nellie, AC 20, HP 47/47, CMB 4, CMD 17) Endure Elements, Shield Other (Lornak), Sanctuary 6/7, Entropic Shield, Zone of Truth d20+4=15 ; Sunday August 26th, 2018 10:56:57 AM
Raising an eyebrow at the revelation that the orcs understand common, Ethani looks at Hmerrin. "Looks like they understand us. Still, feel free to translate into orcish if you wish... I'm sure it's more... flavorful."
Casting Zone of Truth, Ethani sets about the interrogation, addressing both orcs. "Why did you attack us? Have you heard of the human called Oafish Jym? How about Jared Langers? What is the meaning of the symbol on your armor? "
Spells Cast: Endure Elements on Asteria, Peri, and Ethani (24 hours) Shield Other on Lornak (8 hours)-need to stay w/in 45 feet of Lornak Bull's Strength on Asteria (7 min) Bull's Strength on Hmerrin (7 min) Sanctuary 4/7 rounds on Self. Will save DC 17 or be unable to attack Ethani Entropic Shield: Each ranged attack directed at you for which the attacker must make an attack roll has a 20% miss chance (similar to the effects of concealment). (7 min) Aid on Asteria for 7 min 8 temporary HP added. Channel Energy 18 HP to Dusan, Lornak, Gaffer, Asteria,Toston and Hmerrin (1/3) Zone of Truth
1st level (5) Endure Elements (2), Command, Sanctuary (1)
2nd level (5) Spiritual Weapon, Aid (2)
3rd level (3) Delay Poison, Wind Wall, Prayer
4th level (2) Spell Immunity, Planar Ally, Lesser
Ethani (Nellie, AC 20, HP 47/47, CMB 4, CMD 17) Endure Elements, Shield Other (Lornak), Sanctuary 6/7, Entropic Shield, Zone of Truth Sunday August 26th, 2018 10:58:41 AM
Ooc: Sorry, that should have been Dusan not Hmerrin.
DM I'm having trouble reconciling your spells. Could you please mark spells cast with an asterisk or other symbol and not delete them
On August 13th your list was 1st level (5) Entropic Shield, Sanctuary
2nd level (5) Spiritual Weapon, Zone of Truth, Aid (2)
3rd level (3) Delay Poison, Wind Wall, Prayer
4th level (2) Spell Immunity, Planar Ally, Lesser
The Shield Other spell needs to be accounted for in your 2nd level slots I have you having cast 5 1st level spells and your most recent list, shows Command available is your sheet not quite up to date at 8th level? If so please get it completely squared away to start next week
Asteria Amarante [HP: 100/92; AC: 22; Touch: 12; Flat: 20; CMD: 20; Fatigued] d20+4=23 ; d20+11=20 ; Sunday August 26th, 2018 10:26:29 PM
Asteria grins as her gaze is brought to the orcs. Gleeful at the idea that they can understand her, she picks herself up and walks over, an ominous smile wide on her face. "So you guys can hear us, huh? Well, listen good. I got robbed of a good fight, and I'm looking to release some of my frustrations. So, tell my sis here what she wants to know, and maybe I won't rip you two to shreds. Axey here is getting a little antsy, so I'd speed it up if I were you."
Sense Motive: 23 Intimidate: 20
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 51/59; AC:30/20/26 - CMD 24 d20+5=15 ; d20+5=7 ; d20+12=26 ; d20+12=19 ; Sunday August 26th, 2018 11:34:21 PM
Toston tries to see if he can figure out what the magic weapons are or at least what their auras are. He says, "I figure the potions are some kind of cure wounds. They give off conjuration auras and isn't healing conjuration magic?"
(Spellcraft: 15; 7) (Know[arcana]: 26, 19)
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 61/61 AC:21(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 2/2 LL 2/8) d20+9=21 ; Monday August 27th, 2018 9:18:35 AM
(Sense Motive: 21) Gaffer sits down near by and creates some water to fill his water skins, drinking it greedily before topping it up again and offering it to the others, not interrupting the interrogation.
****Active Effects***** Endure Elements (Communal) - (24hrs divided between receivers) ***** Spells ***** Orisons: Create Water, Light, Detect Magic, Read Magic Level 1: [Entangle], Faerie fire x2, Tracking Mark x2 D: Obscuring Mist Level 2: Endure Elements (Communal), Chill Metal, Warp Wood. D: Fog Cloud Level 3: Siphon Might, Insect Spies, Magic Fang (Greater), Animal Aspect (Greater) D: [Call Lightning] Level 4: Ball Lightning x2, Grove of Respite D: Sleet Storm
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:77/79 AC: 23(T:13/FF:10) CMD:15(16) Monday August 27th, 2018 3:37:07 PM
Lornak takes Gaffer up on his offering of water. He sits down next to him and downs a gulp or two before filling his skins as well. He leans back on his elbows; "It is good to take 5 when you can." He says. "Especially in the wild. Let them do their work." He eyes the women and listens for anything interesting.
He senses Gaffers unease in lingering. "I mirror your caution but we have numbers so if there are any more threats they will most likely be humanoid. The animals would only be bold enough to engage us if they are in a pack."
Wilford Grimly (HP:59/41; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Exhausted d20+7=26 ; d20+12=28 ; Monday August 27th, 2018 4:13:05 PM
(Sense Motive: 26 - Diplomacy: 28) "Have you ever had Ogre soup? Wil asks loudly. "I hear it's terrible but we could try." After a moment to see the ogre's reaction.. Will they.. they are ogre? Wil adds, "Tell us what or where you got these magic swords. I know you understand me." "Oh, more importantly... who is Oafish Jym and Jared Langers?"
(OOC: I have limited internet for a bit outside of work.I should be able to post but it will not be from home..lol)
Dušan Danann (Erik) {HP:33/33; AC:17(21); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:16} d20+13=19 ; Monday August 27th, 2018 6:13:12 PM
Dušan decides to play good cop to Asteria's bad cop, (in Orcish) Highlight to display spoiler: {"You should answer them. Not all my friends are bloodthirsty murderers, but they need a reason to defend you."}
He hopes Zone of Truth will do the rest.
(OOC: Diplomacy d20+13=19 Spells Per Day L1 3/0, L2 4/1 L3 4/0 L4 3/1 Rose's Temperature Control - 8 hours Mage Armor - 8 hours)
Hmerrin(HP 91/91 AC:25 T:15 FF:21 CMD:25)Edr Elmt, Bls Str d20+3=15 ; Monday August 27th, 2018 8:22:31 PM
Hmerrin stays standing, and tries to keep one eye on the interrogation, and the other on the marshland below. [Perception 15]
To Toston, he answers, "Makes sense. The one potion everybody likes having handy. Especially if you don't have a priestess of Alemi handy."
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 51/59; AC:30/20/26 - CMD 24 d20+7=8 ; Monday August 27th, 2018 11:32:45 PM
Sense Motive:8
Toston says to Wil, "I know Ogres are ignoble but still they are smart, the one even hit us with spells.. I kind of don't want to eat a sentient species, I mean what are we, evil?"
Orcs for dinner Monday August 27th, 2018 11:41:30 PM
Ethani remarks to the group that she believes the orcs can understand common. She then proceeds to cast Zone of Truth before any conversationss begin. The healer of Almei starts with the basics. Why did the group attack and hav they heard of Oafish adn Jared? Asteria proceeds to terrify the two prisoners. The pair of orcs shrink away from her, cowering and nearly coming to tears. Both just shake thier heads, pleading for thier lives and blaming the dead ogres. Toston works on the weapons, unraveling their capabilities. +1 bows and +2 Greatsword. he also speculates teh potions are curative. Gaffer has a seat and lets things go on without his input. There wre enough bodies about the orcs already. Though the astute druid can see something brooding under the fear of the orcs a hateful vengence as the orcs try to rally themsleves from the initial fright of the threat of violent death from human woman. Lornak has a drinkg offered by Gaffer and tries to ease the druids mind on reinforcements being an issue. Confident the group is not in immediate danger. Wilford takes a differnt tact with the orc prisoners, though it is obviously one that is confusing to them somewhat. He is able to calm them. Wil too, sees what Gaffer was picking up, but as Wil spoke to them, he could also see that immediate reaction changing. Shifting towards a more nuetral and possibly causing them to not simply think all humans were enemies.
One orc answers Wil, "The names you use are not familiar to me. I am called Olka'Majk, Hunting Shadow in your tongue. To answer the drow's question, we are of the Leopard tribe. That is our emblem. The Oni ordered the attak, you do not disobey the Oni." Hmerrin keeps an eye out towards the marshy ares where opponents or nasties might sneak in, he spies nothing Dusan joins in speaking to the orcs in thier own tongue. He ellicits a responce from one, "There were a pair of humans though not so long ago, they went to the tower." he gestures in teh general direction you have been travelling the other than nods and adds, "Yes they went to meet," he looks about and whispers, "Them" The first orc looks about nervously at this
Ethani (Nellie, AC 20, HP 47/47, CMB 4, CMD 17) Endure Elements, Shield Other (Lornak), Sanctuary 7/7, Entropic Shield, Zone of Truth d20+5=11 ; Tuesday August 28th, 2018 9:29:35 AM
Ethani lays a restraining arm on Asteria, making a big deal of being the "good cop" as well.
She addresses the first orc. "You have been very helpful. No harm will come to you as long as you are helpful. Please tell me more about the tower. What is this "them" that you speak of? I need your help if I am to remove the humans from your land." Diplomacy=11
Spells Cast: Endure Elements on Asteria, Peri, and Ethani (24 hours) Shield Other on Lornak (8 hours)-need to stay w/in 45 feet of Lornak Bull's Strength on Asteria (7 min) Bull's Strength on Hmerrin (7 min) Sanctuary 7/7 rounds on Self. Will save DC 17 or be unable to attack Ethani Entropic Shield: Each ranged attack directed at you for which the attacker must make an attack roll has a 20% miss chance (similar to the effects of concealment). (7 min) Aid on Asteria for 7 min 8 temporary HP added. Channel Energy 18 HP to Dusan, Lornak, Gaffer, Asteria,Toston and Hmerrin (1/3) Zone of Truth 7 min
Spells for the day (italicized spells cast) 0 level (4) Guidance (2), Resistance, Virtue
1st level (5) Endure Elements (3). Entropic Shield, Sanctuary
2nd level (5) Shield Other, Spiritual Weapon, Zone of Truth, Aid, Aid
3rd level (3) Delay Poison, Wind Wall, Prayer
4th level (2) Spell Immunity, Planar Ally, Lesser
Wilford Grimly (HP:59/41; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Exhausted d20+12=25 ; Tuesday August 28th, 2018 3:44:19 PM
(Diplomacy to help Ethani: 25) "Your lucky that didn't go badly," Cicero says coldly. Wil just shhs him. He realizes his joke was a terrible one at the most. Unnecessary second. "Hunting Shadow, huh." Wil says. "I like to think I'm a master of shadows. So you noticed these humans up near a tower? If you go that direction, will we run into trouble? Should we bring you with. We don't really want trouble but personally... I don't mind." Cicero sneers, "That was so much better." He then laughs. Wil turns and walks away cursing the dissident voice in his head.
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:77/79 AC: 23(T:13/FF:10) CMD:15(16) d20+12=22 ; Tuesday August 28th, 2018 4:14:22 PM Them. Lornak muses. I hope they do not mean more Ogres... He hunches up into a sitting position, forearms dangling over knees, listening. ...or something worse.
He catches Hmerrin watching the terrain. He thinks it prudent. He cocks his head to one side, frees his Ion Stone. and looks behind where the gang attacked from. d20=22
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 61/61 AC:21(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 2/2 LL 2/8) Tuesday August 28th, 2018 6:41:19 PM
"How much of this do you think the houses were aware of?" Gaffer asks Lornak next to him
Feeling led into a bad situation leaves an uncomfortable feeling in his stomach. At least they are getting some information now.
Hmerrin(HP 91/91 AC:25 T:15 FF:21 CMD:25)Edr Elmt, Bls Str Tuesday August 28th, 2018 7:13:36 PM
Ethani asks who them are.
"Oh, I'm pretty sure we're not gonna like this next part," Hmerrin murmurs, continuing to keep an eye on the marsh.
Dušan Danann (Erik) {HP:33/33; AC:17(21); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:16} d20+19=38 ; d20+19=31 ; d20+19=23 ; d20+19=33 ; Tuesday August 28th, 2018 8:45:50 PM
With the Orcs cooperating, Dušan tries his hand at identifying the potions, "Mind if I take a look at those?"
Dušan casts Detect Magic and begins inspecting the potions.
(OOC: Spellcraft d20+19=38, d20+19=31, d20+19=23, d20+19=33 Spells Per Day L1 3/0, L2 4/1 L3 4/0 L4 3/1 Rose's Temperature Control - 8 hours Mage Armor - 8 hours)
Asteria Amarante [HP: 100/92; AC: 22; Touch: 12; Flat: 20; CMD: 20; Fatigued] Tuesday August 28th, 2018 9:30:53 PM
Asteria presses for more information. "Okay, chop chop. Or I guess, not chop chop if you wanna stay alive. Stop playing the pronoun game and tell me who 'they' are. Because if you don't start talking, you'll have more of a reason to fear me than whoever they are."
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 51/59; AC:30/20/26 - CMD 24 d20+3=10 ; Tuesday August 28th, 2018 10:53:41 PM
Toston says, "Yes who are this eponymous them?"
(Diplomacy 10 vs 10 = success; our diplomat gets a +2)
Orcs for dinner Tuesday August 28th, 2018 11:04:02 PM
Ethani thanks the orcs and reassures them and then asks about the Tower they mentioned. Wil asks the orcs if they should be taken with to the tower Lornak decides Hmerrin's caution is prudent and also scans the area. He does not notice anything amiss either Dusan identifies the 4 potions, Cure Serious wounds Asteria levels another threat at the orcs and they again cower
The orcs shy away and good nrevously back and forth at each other and then to Asteria. "The other two in the Tower." The orc gestures to the north and as if to make the creatures point, a flash of lightning flashes from that direction. The distnat roll of thunder sparks a memory with Lornak. The direction the party is travelling in does indeed contain a tower, Bone Tower. Where the dead body of Kevintar lies and where the dead body of Marteaus used to lie. One of the orcs speaks again, "The other 2 humans that stay there. Your friends have gone to meet them. The tower is about 10 miles away."
It is this last part that lifts a weight from Lornak. Bone Tower is at least twice that far
Ethani (Nellie, AC 20, HP 47/47, CMB 4, CMD 17) Endure Elements, Shield Other (Lornak), Sanctuary 7/7, Entropic Shield, Zone of Truth d20+5=22 ; Wednesday August 29th, 2018 12:30:24 PM
Ethani looks to the other members for suggestions of other questions.
Turning her attention back to the orcs, she continues trying the Diplomacy route. " I worry that without your Ogre friends you might be attacked and we will not be there to make sure you survive. Is it possible for you to guide me to this tower or at least get close? Maybe if you're willing to guide us there I can convince my friends to let you keep your armor so that once you leave us you won't be completely defenseless."
Diplomacy -22
Wilford Grimly (HP:59/41; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Exhausted Wednesday August 29th, 2018 5:10:41 PM
"I am not against mercy for the worthy. You have to be honorable though. I am not known for much in the sanity realm. Hell, I talk to myself all day long. What time is it? Should we rest for a bit?" "Do you know where we can get some soup? I'm graving some soup. Do you want soup?" he asks no one in particular then answer himself.. "Sure sure.. I could go for some soup." His voice then changed gender suddenly. "We could do some soup." Wil's voice returned and he continued talking like they were all friends but it was just him. He walked off into the distance holding a conversation. He stays within earshot.
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:79/79 AC: 23(T:13/FF:10) CMD:15(16) Wednesday August 29th, 2018 6:07:42 PM
"A tower before the Bone Tower?" Lornak mumbles. He is pleased that the group is able to get more information out of the orcs. He somehow suspects they know all about the Bone Tower. "Magical Wasting Sickness is it?" He asks them, hoping to get their reaction as to whether or not the group my be moving into an area affected by it.
Hmerrin(HP 91/91 AC:25 T:15 FF:21 CMD:25)Edr Elmt, Bls Str Wednesday August 29th, 2018 7:37:43 PM
Hmerrin was all happy for information and all, but when Ethani invites the orcs to guide the party, the young man spit takes a gulp from his waterskin halfway to Dirt City.
He spends a few seconds with hands on knees, coughing uncontrollably, before gathering himself and rising to face Ethani and the orcs.
Through watery eyes, he manages to gasp, "Yeah, that'd be great," Then he turns and takes a long visual inspection of the other side of the hill.
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 61/61 AC:21(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 2/2 LL 2/8) Wednesday August 29th, 2018 7:43:52 PM
Gaffer grins as Hmerrin controls his reaction. Following the Orcs who just tried to kill them is certainly an... interesting idea.
"I might fly overhead once we're back on the move. Just to take in the view."
As Lornak mentions Bone Tower, and the concern shows on his face, Gaffer moves over to ask, "Something we should be worried about?"
Dušan Danann (Erik) {HP:33/33; AC:17(21); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:16} d20+10=17 ; Wednesday August 29th, 2018 8:16:41 PM
"Nice!" Dušan exclaims, "You were right, Toston. They're Cure Serious Wounds Potions. I imagine Hmerrin and Asteria will want one. Toston? Anyways, they're hear if you want one."
Dušan then tries to think if he remembers reading anything about Bone Tower.
(OOC: Knowledge History d20+10=17 Spells Per Day L1 3/0, L2 4/1 L3 4/0 L4 3/1 Rose's Temperature Control - 8 hours Mage Armor - 8 hours)
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 51/59; AC:30/20/26 - CMD 24 Wednesday August 29th, 2018 10:27:39 PM
Toston says, "I would like one of the potions considering I think my dragon fire will attract enemies like moths to flames potentially, even if I can only do it once per day for now."
Toston then says, "As much as the Bone Tower sounds like an epic place to investigate I think it is kind of in a different weight class than what we can handle. This other tower on the other hand is hopefully more our speed."
Orcs for dinner Wednesday August 29th, 2018 10:44:37 PM
Ethani mentions that perhaps the orcs could lead the group to the tower. Thier reaction to this idea is very plain, it terrifies them. "Oh please do not ask us to do such a thing." Hmerrin has a similar reaction if not quite so much on the scared side, but still not apparently thinking it to be sane idea. Gaffer concurs and offers his ability to be an eye in the sky. He asks Lornak about Bone Tower. Should the group worry? Lornak mentions the wasting disease, a magical ever shifting area that slides about Bone Tower and if the group might get so close. The orcs both shake thier head, "No Bone Tower is no place for mortals if you go there you shall surely die. Your friends are not there, as we have said. They met the others at the first tower, the ruins of old. Dusan thinks on what he knows of Bone Tower nad it is much like what has already been said. It is the resting place of Kevintar, twin immortal of death and disease of the days before the Year of Ascension. Before Gargul was even a god. I is also the rumored location where the mortal remains lies of Marteaus lies, shed when he became a god Toston mentions that Bone Tower is likely beyond The Tide, and he has never made a more correct statement.
Asteria Amarante [HP: 100/92; AC: 22; Touch: 12; Flat: 20; CMD: 20; Fatigued] Wednesday August 29th, 2018 11:16:21 PM
Asteria isn't sure much about all this death god stuff, but she wants to get on with it. Whether they go to take on death and disease, or slightly less death, she doesn't mind. "Let's just do something. Or sleep. Sleep is nice too."
DM Note It is currently just after noon
Wilford Grimly (HP:59/41; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Exhausted Thursday August 30th, 2018 1:55:00 PM
Will jumped back into the conversation. "We should send them the opposite direction and head toward the tower. I have this Dimension Door scroll that I do not yet know how to use."
Hmerrin(HP 91/91 AC:25 T:15 FF:21 CMD:25)Edr Elmt, Bls Str Thursday August 30th, 2018 7:42:28 PM
"Oh fer... Look, these two ain't gonna bother us. We just smoked their ogre buddies without even breathing hard."
Hmerrin stops. Glances over at Toston.
"Well, except for you."
Back to the group.
"I say let em run on back home and be done with it. We got places to go, and they know it'd be a really, really bad idea to chase after us." He gives the orcs an eye. "Right?"
The fighter turns, and takes the potion from Dusan with a "Oh, yes please" , checks his gear once, and starts edging in the direction of this tower they need to go to.
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 61/61 AC:21(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 2/2 LL 2/8) Thursday August 30th, 2018 8:38:03 PM
Gaffer nods at Hmerrin's words, "Don't worry about them, if they do decide to cause problems, we'll know and deal with them, but we don't need the extra weight."
At this point he is itching to be on the move. The two they are after would expect to be followed, so the group is running a risk either way.
"Let's just get going."
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:79/79 AC: 23(T:13/FF:10) CMD:15(16) Thursday August 30th, 2018 8:44:09 PM
Lornak is in agreement with Dusan and Gaffer but is curious why Gaffer is in such the hurry. "Easy there my friend. Why so antsy?" He asks. "Being a druid I would think the outdoors would be a second skin." He slowly rises to his feet while dusting off his pants. "I am glad that we lingered if only to glean more information of our quarry."
He shoulders his pack and starts to head north. "However, you seem disturbed by something unforeseen."
Dušan Danann (Erik) {HP:33/33; AC:17(21); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:16} Thursday August 30th, 2018 9:03:18 PM
“I don’t see much reason to linger,” Dušan responds to Lornak, “I think we got all the information out of these two that we will.”
Ethani (Nellie, AC 20, HP 47/47, CMB 4, CMD 17) Endure Elements, Shield Other (Lornak), Sanctuary 7/7, Entropic Shield, Zone of Truth Thursday August 30th, 2018 9:15:00 PM
Ethani nods at the advise of the others.
Looking kindly towards the orcs, she thanks them for their cooperation. Releasing their bonds, she reinforces the idea that they are free. "I would hippie you will make better choices in the future. Attacking travelers is not a good choice.
Before they head out, Ethani asks to pull to the side after they have traveled out of sight of the orcs. "I would love to summon an ally from another plane, but it will take several minutes. Can we wait? "
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 51/59; AC:30/20/26 - CMD 24 Thursday August 30th, 2018 10:24:13 PM
Toston says to Wil, "Did you buy a scroll of dimension door or dimensional anchor? We need dimensional anchor to counter dimensional door or else the one guy we are pursuing will just dimension door himself away."
Asteria Amarante [HP: 100/92; AC: 22; Touch: 12; Flat: 20; CMD: 20; Fatigued] Thursday August 30th, 2018 10:45:07 PM
"Also if I can get one of those potions too, I think it would really help with the whole staying alive thing." Asteria responds to Dusan's previous inquiry.
On the Road Again Friday August 31st, 2018 9:24:33 AM
The group wraps up the discussion with the orcs, there was little else these two could tell the party and as Hmerrin lays out what the party just did to the entire band, the pair nods vigorously in agreement with the fighter.
And so the potions are split, Hmerrintakes one, as does Asteria and ? Mention in your next post please
Ethani asks the orcs to make better decisions and not attack strangers on the road at first sight. The orcs are cut loose, given any of their gear back? and head out at a good speed to the south west as the party continues north west.
The marches and low lands are left behind by mid afternoon. You have reached the shallow hills. Juts of rock and low ills are marked by rain wash and crevaces of water erosion. Small trees gow sporadically and much of the reddish ground is covered in sage brush and grass. Cloud cover has been the main feature of the sky for the back half of the dy, but Gaffer does not expect any rain, though tonight will not be as luminescent as it has been with starlight and the moons partially obscured.
Your days travel comes to an end the party makes camp.
Ethani (Nellie, AC 20, HP 47/47, CMB 4, CMD 17) Endure Elements, Shield Other (Lornak), Sanctuary 7/7, Entropic Shield, Zone of Truth Friday August 31st, 2018 4:14:08 PM
As the preparations for the night begin, Ethani queries the Tide about something that's on her mind.
"Alemi has granted me more powers, and I know we have all grown in our abilities. I can now request from Alemi that he send a Planar Ally to assist us. It is a long and arduous process, but I was wondering if you think I should cast the spell tonight? We will need to negotiate with Alemi's representative specifically what we want him or her to do. What would you ask for our ally to do if I ask Alemi to send us one?"
Hmerrin(HP 91/91 AC:25 T:15 FF:21 CMD:25)Edr Elmt, Bls Str Friday August 31st, 2018 4:49:58 PM
Hmerrin chuckles. "How 'bout, 'Go find a tower, invade it, and bring back these two guys we're looking for?"
The young man pauses, and actually thinks about it for awhile. "Well, when we find this tower, you think your ally buddy would be able to scout it for us?"
"Oh yeah," he realizes, looking over at Lornak, questioningly. "I'm thinking no fire tonight. We're getting close, and it could give us away."
Wilford Grimly (HP:59/41; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Exhausted Friday August 31st, 2018 10:37:05 PM
"Um... it looks like I purchased the wrong spell," Will frowned. "Well, I guess I get to walk through doors." "What if you call a creature that can spy for us? It will give us a heads up."
Dušan Danann (Erik) {HP:33/33; AC:17(21); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:16} Friday August 31st, 2018 11:05:19 PM
"Yeah, A spy could be good," Dušan agrees, "Or a guide, maybe?"
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:79/79 AC: 23(T:13/FF:10) CMD:15(16) d20+12=28 ; Friday August 31st, 2018 11:32:09 PM
Lornak puts up his Ioun Stone and takes in the terrain as the group journeys towards the Shallow Hills. (Perception d20=28) He does not expect any surprises but one can never be too careful.
"It was my intention to speak with the animals around the tower when we had gotten close enough to see if they would have any useful information before we braved going inside." He thinks the idea of having a spy would be helpful to all; "If you have an avatar that reconnoiter for us, I can prepare my Detect Snares and Pits and Summon Natures Ally spells instead."
"Whoever used the Entangle spell during the last fight, know that I can prepare that in your stead as well if you would prefer to prepare something else."
When the campsite is reached he sets down his things. He agrees with Wil's caution about a campfire; "Just be aware that without one we will have to use our ears." He looks up at the setting skyline noticing stars beginning to twinkle. "It seems like we are getting another pleasant night but fire usually deters critters. Without it we may have a few visitors."
He hunkers down and produces his bedroll and blanket and proceeds to find someplace to eat the evenings dinner; "Trail rations it is then."
"Walking through doors sounds useful." He replies to Toston. "Not a bad consolation prize for buying the incorrect one." He recalls some memories. "I can remember a time or two where that would have been more handy than my Thieves Tools." He says with a wry smile.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 51/59; AC:30/20/26 - CMD 24 Saturday September 1st, 2018 12:49:28 AM
Toston says to Wil, "I thought dimension door was like a limited teleport..."
To Ethani he says, "Anyhoo, Can Alemi send a representative that knows how to cast dimensional anchor? I can talk to animals once a day just for being a gnome and can try to ask the animals near the tower for anything we might find interesting."
"Too bad the scroll of dimension door is divine and not arcane. If I could teleport mayhap I could teleport to the guy who knows how to dimension door himself and stun him so he can't teleport away."
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 61/61 AC:21(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 2/2 LL 2/8) Saturday September 1st, 2018 6:29:31 PM
Gaffer walks into the middle of the area of where the group intends to set up camp. "I thought maybe we could all do with a proper night sleep" he says and begins casting Grove of Respite. He cannot help but smile to himself as he does, glad to provide the group with a more tangible benefit. Once it is cast he adds, "You can eat the fruit, they should do you a little better than those rations."
With regards to Ethani's discussion he says, "I may be able to offer some small spies of my own, but it I imagine they wouldn't compare to what your own ally can bring. Perhaps they can help offer better direction for your own. Is it something we can call upon once close to the tower?"
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 61/61 AC:21(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 2/2 LL 2/8) Monday September 3rd, 2018 8:10:10 PM
After ten minutes have passed and the Grove grows into existence around them, Gaffer excitedly shares the details of it's functions. "I'll be woken up if anything intrudes into the area, so we can perhaps all sleep a little sounder. Oh and the fruit should help us recover a little if anyone is still injured." After explaining everything he lies down on the softer earth and begins to relax, knowing things will likely get increasingly dangerous from tomorrow.
Lornak (Frank S.) HP:79/79 AC: 22(T:13/FF:10) CMD:15(16) Monday September 3rd, 2018 8:55:33 PM
"Amazing my friend!" Praises Lornak. "Was that a scroll or do you know it yourself? I would do well to learn it from you for future outings!" Lornak cannot wait to try the fruit. He looks forward to a solid night of rest.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 51/59; AC:30/20/26 - CMD 24 Monday September 3rd, 2018 11:32:07 PM
Toston starts picking and eating some of the fruit. (OOC: How much hp do we recover from eating the fruit?)
He then tries to find a place to sleep in the grove.
Ethani (Nellie, AC 20, HP 47/47, CMB 4, CMD 17) Endure Elements, Shield Other (Lornak), Sanctuary 7/7, Entropic Shield, Zone of Truth Tuesday September 4th, 2018 8:10:39 AM
Munching happily on some of the fruit from the magical Grove, Ethani prepares her spell. "This is not like summoning a monster. I will actually be requesting a planar being. He or she can be hurt or even killed while performing what we ask. So, he or she will likely ask for payment of some form when summoned. Usually the cost is somewhere along the lines of 600 gold per minute, 3,000 gold per hour, or 6,000 gold per day. I don't think we have enough to ask it to stay for a day, so we need to be *very* specific about what task we want it to perform. So far everybody seems to say scout out the area. If you're sure, I will begin the spell."
Asteria Amarante [HP: 92/92; AC: 22; Touch: 12; Flat: 20; CMD: 20; Fatigued] Tuesday September 4th, 2018 12:12:07 PM
Asteria watches in awe as the shaded grove surrounds her and her friends, lush and alive, and seemingly created from nothing! "This is soooooo cool!" She giggles like a kid and claps several times, before immediately making it her priority to climb up every tree. Thoroughly worn out before she even starts though, she instead makes due by chomping down on the fruit and helping to set up camp.
Dušan Danann (Erik) {HP:33/33; AC:17(21); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:16} Tuesday September 4th, 2018 6:18:34 PM
“I’m sure we’ll be in good hands, Ethani.” Dušan entrusts his friend, “I haven’t heard anyone dismiss a scout.”
“Gaffer,” Dušan exclaims, “You’re my new best friend!”
Happy to not be eating trail rations again, Dušan savors his share before calling it a night. He goes to bed early to see if he can still take a morning shift for watch after he recharged for 8 hours.
Wilford Grimly (HP:59/41; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Exhausted Tuesday September 4th, 2018 7:35:33 PM
"You know, I could also summon a monster to scout for us... um.. I don't know maybe a horse or big bug." Cicero grumbled. "WHAT are you grumbling for, I won't be summoning you." Will shots back loudly to no one. "But maybe a shadow would be useful too. Let me know."
On the Road Again Tuesday September 4th, 2018 8:24:57 PM
Ethani brings up for discussion casting a spell to bring an ally from Alemi. The spell is one of her most powerful incarnations, but it does come with limits and costs. Gaffer casts Grove of Respite. [i]I can't find the spell and need some assistance here on what it does
The group seems to be in agreement for Ethani to cast the spell with the thought of the ally sent to scout ahead. You are currently 5-10 miles from where you think the tower is Ethani will need to spend 500gp in casting the spell, and then the group will need to supply the payment which will vary, based on the task presented
There is no fire in the magical grove. Is there going to be a watch? If so who and when?
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