The Tower of Desolation Wednesday October 10th, 2018 9:41:49 PM
Lornak crouches and slides up the riverbed a bit, eyes on the tower in the distance Toston drinks a Potion of hiding and moves up as well Ethani remains where she is but is alert Gaffer Casts Pass Witout A Trace again, to refresh the previous spell for the final approach Wil has issues, but he also has an idea. Is there additional landscape the group could use. Hmerrin puts a request to Gaffer to become a bird and fly about.
The group is still hunkered along the riverbed, 100' from the tower and the ruins beneath it. The party can get within 60' of the tower by staying in the riverbed itself. Once up, there is little in the way of concealment. Toston and Lornak are both pretty confindent that thier skills of stealth coud get them there unseen. Its the rest of the crew that would pose the approach unseen challenge. No one can see or hear anything that puts you on alert. All is quiet on the western front.
Please note Ethani used a wand to heal all Party members to full in the morning, if needed. Wil Your HP header is odd, please explain your current HP being higher than your max
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 59/59; AC:22/20/18- CMD 24 Thursday October 11th, 2018 12:17:07 AM
Toston whispers to Lornak, "Should we split up? If the rest of the group can't approach undetected perhaps we could get them to create a diversion, course if these buggers scamper at the first sign of trouble then maybe that is what we shouldn't do."
Toston uses the message spell to communicate with the rest of the group from where Lornak and him are, "Lornak and I could prolly get through without detection but how are we going to get the rest of you here?"
Lornak (Frank S.) HP: 78/79 AC: 23(T:13/FF:10) CMD:15(16) Thursday October 11th, 2018 12:59:44 AM
Lornak answers Toston, "I do not think that is a good idea. We know there is a trap inside the entrance. I think you and I should get just inside and disarm it while the rest stay here in the river bed." Lornak looks around at the group. "Once that is done the rest of you can follow."
Lornak looks to the skies. "We could wait til nightfall, but I'm thinking if we are quick enough that there should not be any problems. If you think that is not enough then we can set a diversion that is autonomous and get inside."
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 61/61 AC:21(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 2/2 LL 0/8) d20+13=30 ; Thursday October 11th, 2018 8:16:01 AM
Has Gaffer seen other birds nearby?
If there have been at least a few he'll say, "I'll take a look, if I land on the tower, it will mean I haven't seen anyone, otherwise I'll come back." He'll take the form he can closest to the birds, or hawk otherwise, he has seen here, and attempt to fly inconspicuously around the nearby area, looking for any movement aside from their party. (Perception: 30)
If he hasn't seen any, he will instead say, "There doesn't seem to be much wildlife about, if other creatures avoid this place, I may stand out to much suddenly appearing above." He nods instead at Lornak's suggestion.
Dušan Danann (Erik) {HP:33/33; AC:17(18); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:16} Thursday October 11th, 2018 4:52:57 PM
Dušan catches his breath and sits down on log. The hiking took more out of him then he cared to admit. It was all he could do to just keep moving forward. Slapping himself in the forehead for not thinking of it earlier, Dušan casts Threefold Aspect on himself. Placing a silver crescent on the back of his hand and holding there, it bonds to his skin almost like a tatoo. As he stands up, he suddenly appears slightly younger then Hmerrin.
Revigorated, Dušan joins the conversation, "I don't much like the idea of splitting up either? Did we decide if you got the proper scroll. Wil. It seems like the best case scenario would be getting that cast before they noticed us."
(OOC: Spells Per Day L1 6/1, L2 4/1 L3 4/1 L4 2/1 Three Fold Aspect on Dušan - Young +2 Dex/Con -2 Wis - 24 hours)
Hmerrin(HP 91/91 AC:25 T:15 FF:21 CMD:25) Thursday October 11th, 2018 6:02:27 PM
"I'm with Lornak, then," Hmerrin replies. "We get as close as we can, our two volunteers go forward to disarm the trap, and then then rest of us get across in a hurry."
"Trap finding? I have some skills with trap finding? Show me where to go and!! I can set my own trap, if needed... and I haven't had a chance to use some of my Rogue skills so I'm ready... and what was I saying? Ah, yes.. let's get stealthy." (Stealth: 20)(Perception: 12)
------ Orisons: Guidance x1, Resistance: x1, Light Lv1: Summon Monster I, Magic weapon (+1 bonus) - Inflict Light Wounds - D: Touch of Darkness - Lv2: Summon Monster II, Spiritual Weapon; Aid, D: Fly (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds) Lv3: Inflict Serious Wounds, Glyph of Warding Lv4: Summon Monster IV, Divine Power - Domain: Shadow Conjuration (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 5 rnds - Shadow Air Elemental (AC 19 - 20% hit chance)(hp 3)
Lornak (Frank S.) HP: 78/79 AC: 23(T:13/FF:10) CMD:15(16) Thursday October 11th, 2018 11:02:53 PM
Lornak waits to see what the group consensus will be before he prepares to move to the entrance.
The Tower of Desolation Thursday October 11th, 2018 11:44:40 PM
The group talks and Gaffer does a bit of bird spotting and spies none. As he thinks back on the days trek, he realizes that he has not seen any animals at all. Perhaps the proximity to Bone Tower, or the Witchfire is the cause. One thing is certain, Gaffer would be the only bird in the air.
With this in mind, Gaffer does not take to the air. The group moves forward down the riverbed and sets up at the nearest point. Once in place, Lornak, Toston and Wil make the move to the tower and surrounding ruins proper.
It is a quick dash from rock to patch of shade to bit of brush and moments later the trio arrive. Using the information provided by the Hound Archon, the ivy covered wall is located and now it is up to Wil to locate the trap and disarm it
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 59/59; AC:22/20/18- CMD 24 d20+14=25 ; Friday October 12th, 2018 12:02:24 AM
Toston keeps watch in case something hostile shows up.
------ Orisons: Guidance x1, Resistance: x1, Light Lv1: Summon Monster I, Magic weapon (+1 bonus) - Inflict Light Wounds - D: Touch of Darkness - Lv2: Summon Monster II, Spiritual Weapon; Aid, D: Fly (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds) Lv3: Inflict Serious Wounds, Glyph of Warding Lv4: Summon Monster IV, Divine Power - Domain: Shadow Conjuration (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 5 rnds - Shadow Air Elemental (AC 19 - 20% hit chance)(hp 3)
Lornak (Frank S.) HP: 78/79 AC: 23(T:13/FF:10) CMD:15(16) Friday October 12th, 2018 8:18:49 PM
Lornak creeps along the ground as slowly and precisely as he can towards the towers entry gate. Once finding himself alongside his other stealthy companions he avoids the trap the scout warned the group of.(Trap Sense skill http://www.woldiangames.com/Woldipedia/index.php/Twilight_Ranger).
"Easy now." He says softly as he helps Wil disarm the trap. (Disarm Device, take 10 to assist another)
Ethani (Nellie, AC 20, HP 47/47, CMB 4, CMD 17) Friday October 12th, 2018 11:15:28 PM
Ethani watches and waits.
Hmerrin(HP 91/91 AC:25 T:15 FF:21 CMD:25) d20+3=12 ; Saturday October 13th, 2018 9:49:03 AM
Hmerrin lies in the riverbed, watching the tower.
[Perception 12]
Dušan Danann (Erik) {HP:33/33; AC:17(18); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:16} Saturday October 13th, 2018 4:10:58 PM
Dušan pulls out his Wand of Mage Armor just in case And waits for his friends to take care of business.
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 61/61 AC:21(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 2/2 LL 0/8) d20+15=25 ; Sunday October 14th, 2018 6:05:22 PM
While they wait Gaffer checks the path they have been walking for any tracks, particularly any recent ones going the away from the tower. (Survival: 25)
Ethani (Nellie, AC 20, HP 47/47, CMB 4, CMD 17) d20+10=11 ; Monday October 15th, 2018 8:56:05 AM
Noting Dusan's action, Ethani nods and pulls out her Bull's Strength wand. Lol perception=nat 1
At the ruins (DM Cayzle) Monday October 15th, 2018 8:44:29 PM
Wil and Lornak carefully disarm the deadfall. The tripwire is found and neutralized.
In the time it takes to do that, it starts to rain lightly. Survival check DC15: Highlight to display spoiler: {The weather seems likely only to get worse.}
Moving out from the riverbed and following his friends forward, Gaffer looks for tracks. He sees that this former outpost, almost entirely in ruins, is very much in bad shape. The one outbuilding that still has walls standing has no roof or second floor, so it provides no shelter, were one to seek it within the walls. The attached tower is also in ruins, and looks ready to tumble down were one so foolish as to attempt to scale it.
In the gloom and rain, not to mention the exposure to the elements, Gaffer sees no footprints. There are enough old flagstones and rocky patches that he thinks a resident could be careful not to leave any, were that desired.
Toston sees that beyond the deadfall, within the walls of the building with no roof, there is a sloping door, like a cellar door, that opens out and likely then down. There is vegetation hiding the door, but that did not fool Toston's keen sight.
Toston, Gaffer, Wil, and Lornak are at the deadfall looking into the ruined building.
60 ft back in the old riverbed, Hmerrin lays low and keeps watch with Asteria.
With them, Dusan and Ethani ready wands.
[OOC from Cayzle: I'm back in the driver's seat this week at least! Hi everybody!]
Dušan Danann (Erik) {HP:33/33; AC:17(18); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:16} Monday October 15th, 2018 10:14:05 PM
Dušan casts Detect Magic, largely hopIng it’s unnecessary.
Lornak (Frank S.) HP: 78/79 AC: 23(T:13/FF:10) CMD:15(16) Tuesday October 16th, 2018 12:17:27 AM
Lornak feels proud of himself as he helps Wil disarm the deadfall. Fighting that apparition was pretty ineffectual. Once finished he wordlessly slaps Wil's shoulder and points to the Toston, alerting the man to Toston's seemingly concerned face. He then trains his eyes to where Toston is looking.
That is our next step. He waves the rest of the group to make it to where he is so that they can avoid any more rain.
He then moves into the ruined building.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 59/59; AC:22/20/18- CMD 24 Tuesday October 16th, 2018 2:44:47 AM
Toston uses the message spell to say to the other part of the group 60 feet back, "Lornak and Wil did it. The trap has been disabled. "
Toston then says to Wil and Lornak, "Hidden door in the deadfall."
Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+11=16 ; Tuesday October 16th, 2018 9:14:13 AM
Wil dropped any equipment in his hands due to the shoulder smack from Lornak. Some of the items fell a little harder then they should of.. Wil smiles to himself. "That was awesome. We need to find more traps... bring on the next one. So this place has seen better days. This door will not open by itself," Wil says as he picks up his tools and whatever trap material he can. He proceeds down into the hole.
(Perception: 17: for additional traps) ------ Orisons: Guidance x1, Resistance: x1, Light Lv1: Summon Monster I, Magic weapon (+1 bonus) - Inflict Light Wounds - D: Touch of Darkness - Lv2: Summon Monster II, Spiritual Weapon; Aid, D: Fly (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds) Lv3: Inflict Serious Wounds, Glyph of Warding Lv4: Summon Monster IV, Divine Power - Domain: Shadow Conjuration (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 5 rnds - Shadow Air Elemental (AC 19 - 20% hit chance)(hp 3)
Dušan Danann (Erik) {HP:33/33; AC:17(18); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:16} Tuesday October 16th, 2018 5:02:24 PM
Dušan, still looking like a wiry teen turns from Hmerrin to Asteria. He trusts they know when it’s safe to move and that they would protect him as much as he could assist them, “Is it safe to move up?”
The fighter rises and moves forward to the deadfall, bringing along Dusan and Asteria.
Arriving at the others, he stops, and wordlessly waits for the next step.
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 61/61 AC:21(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 2/2 LL 0/8) d20+13=17 ; Tuesday October 16th, 2018 7:03:58 PM
Gaffer too begins casting Detect Magic as he sees Wil making his was towards the door. "Good luck" he whispers and looks intently around the hole. (Perception: 17)
*****Active Effects***** Pass without a trace - Party - 8 hours
At the ruins (DM Cayzle) Tuesday October 16th, 2018 9:09:25 PM
Just to recap: The deadfall was in front of an old ruined building. Then INSIDE the building you found a cellar door.
The entire group gathers at the now-safe deadfall, looking into the building.
Gaffer and Dusan detect for magic, but find none.
Wil and Lornak step into the building. They can see clearly where if you move away a shrubbery, the door is easily accessible. Clearly SOMEONE put that shrubbery there in an effort to hide the cellar door from the casual eye.
Wil looks for additional traps but sees none. Only he and Lornak are in the building right now.
Lornak (Frank S.) HP: 78/79 AC: 23(T:13/FF:10) CMD:15(16) Tuesday October 16th, 2018 10:32:47 PM
Lornak watches as the rest of the group gathers. He speaks softly; "We might run into cramped quarters down there." He points to the cellar door that Wil is investigating. "Move slow and watch for each other."
He moves over to the door and assists Wil in looking for further traps(Trap Sense). As the group starts down he suggests a marching order; "Wil and Toston first, then Hmerrin and Dusan." He looks around. "Then Ethani and Asteria. Gaffer and I will bring up the rear."
Asteria Amarante [HP: 84/84; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 20; CMD: 20] Tuesday October 16th, 2018 11:58:26 PM
Asteria stays with the group, axe gripped tightly in her hand, waiting on something to spring out and attack.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 59/59; AC:26/20/22- CMD 24 d20+26=44 ; d20+14=31 ; Wednesday October 17th, 2018 12:44:01 AM
Toston uses his wand of mage armor to grant himself an armor bonus, and then casts Toros Taur Try opting for the Wemic version and then follows Lornak's instruction, leading the way. Toston feels super stealthy between the potion and the spell.
Stealth: 44 Perception: 31
Active Effects: +10 competence to Stealth - 1 hour (how much time has elapsed) +1 Insight Bonus to Stealth + Acrobatics - 10 min +4 bonus to AC
Hmerrin(HP 91/91 AC:25 T:15 FF:21 CMD:25) d20+3=13 ; Wednesday October 17th, 2018 6:04:51 PM
Keeping his hands free, Hmerrin moves down to get in behind Wil and Toston. He follows them as soon as they enter.
[Perception 13]
Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Wednesday October 17th, 2018 6:09:32 PM
"Did someone order a shrubbery?" Wil asked as he moved the plant to reveal the door. He then pulled on the door to open it. "Through this door, is.... another shrubbery?" Wil chuckled. Will casts Light, assuming it is dark below.
------ Orisons: Guidance x1, Resistance: x1, Light Lv1: Summon Monster I, Magic weapon (+1 bonus) - Inflict Light Wounds - D: Touch of Darkness - Lv2: Summon Monster II, Spiritual Weapon; Aid, D: Fly (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds) Lv3: Inflict Serious Wounds, Glyph of Warding Lv4: Summon Monster IV, Divine Power - Domain: Shadow Conjuration (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 5 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 0/8) Wednesday October 17th, 2018 6:44:17 PM
Gaffer follows closely behind the others, struggling to see as they move further from the light of the sun. He feels grateful to be at the back, and does his best to follow the sound of the others footsteps.
*****Active Effects***** Pass without a trace - Party - 8 hours
Dušan Danann (Erik) {HP:33/33; AC:17(18); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:16} Wednesday October 17th, 2018 7:34:27 PM
Dušan follows Toston’s lead and taps himself with Mage Armor. He then falls into place beside Hmerrin at Lornak’s suggestion.
(OOC: I’ll update header and footer tomorrow. It’s easier on a computer than my phone.)
Ethani (Nellie, AC 20, HP 47/47, CMB 4, CMD 17) Wednesday October 17th, 2018 9:27:39 PM
Ethani taps Asteria with her Shield of Faith wand. She listens to the others and prepares to head out.
She looks over at her Shield Sister and whispers "I guess we're in the rear with the gear. "
At the ruins (DM Cayzle) Wednesday October 17th, 2018 10:48:29 PM
Lornak suggests caution. He would use his Trap Sense, but that still requires a Perception check!
Toston and Dusan prep with Mage Armor. Ethani buffs Asteria.
Wil cracks a joke and pulls away the shrubbery, revealing the cellar door. Gaffer and Hmerrin are close behind. Wil seems about to open it ...
... but Toston says, STOP. There is a mechanical trap that he notices! It looks like when you open the door, a pit opens in front of the door. If not for his keen eyes, maybe half the party might have fallen for the trap, figuratively and literally!
The trap is still a danger, and you have not opened the cellar door!
Lornak (Frank S.) HP: 78/79 AC: 23(T:13/FF:10) CMD:15(16) d20+12=23 ; Wednesday October 17th, 2018 11:01:56 PM
Lornak freezes when Toston goes rigid. Thank the gods. He is too busy spacing out the group for ultimate effectiveness to think about Another trap. "Good Man." He mouths.
He throws up his Ioun stone and lets his eyes play upon the environment. (Perception d20=23)
Assuming Wil is going to attempt to disarm, Lornak again assists him. (Disarm Device, take 10 to assist another)
Asteria Amarante [HP: 84/84; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 20; CMD: 20] Wednesday October 17th, 2018 11:44:43 PM
Asteria feels nervous when the group suddenly stops, but is thankful that Toston is there to save them. She gives Ethani a silent smile for the spell, nudging her in the arm reassuringly. "Thanks, sis."
--- Shield of Faith: +2 to AC
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 59/59; AC:26/20/22- CMD 24 d20+26=29 ; d20+14=19 ; Thursday October 18th, 2018 2:51:33 AM
Toston whispers, "Gnomes and Dragons have keen senses. Luckily I'm some of both."
Toston continues to stealthily keep an eye out as hopefully Wil and Lornak take care of yet another trap.
He then whispers, "How many traps you think they got?"
Stealth: 29 Perception: 19
Active Effects: +10 competence to Stealth - 1 hour (how much time has elapsed) +1 Insight Bonus to Stealth + Acrobatics - 10 min +4 bonus to AC
Dušan Danann (Erik) {HP:33/33; AC:17(18); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:16} Thursday October 18th, 2018 3:46:47 PM
Dušan stands on his tip toes to try to peer over Toston, but quickly realizes he wouldn't know what to look for anyways. If Toston said there was a trap, there was a trap, "Can we cover it? Or would that trigger it as well?"
(OOC: Spells Per Day L1 6/1, L2 4/1 L3 4/1 L4 2/1 Threefold Aspect on Dušan - Young +2 Dex/Con -2 Wis - 24 hours Detect Magic on Dušan - 8 minutes Mage Armor on Dušan +4 AC - 8 hours)
Hmerrin(HP 91/91 AC:25 T:15 FF:21 CMD:25) Thursday October 18th, 2018 5:34:51 PM
Like the rest of the group, Hmerrin trusts Toston completely and immediately freezes.
"Everybody back up so Wil and Toston can do their thing," he instructs, following his own lead. But he can't help but add, with a twinkle, "also so we don't die if they mess up."
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 61/61 AC:21(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 2/2 LL 0/8) Thursday October 18th, 2018 7:13:55 PM
Gaffer stumbles over himself at the sudden stop but lets out a breath of relief. "Are you able to disarm this one too?"
He thinks for a moment of summoning a creature to move ahead of them but quickly thinks better of it, setting off traps is best avoided overall, and the idea doesn't sit quite right anyway.
*****Active Effects***** Pass without a trace - Party - 8 hours
Ethani (Nellie, AC 20, HP 47/47, CMB 4, CMD 17) Thursday October 18th, 2018 9:28:45 PM
Smiling at Asteria, Ethani whispers back "Anytime!" She stumbles and almost face plants into Asteria's back side. Pulling out her gem, Ethani asks if ading a little light will help. If so, she activates it.
Asteria Amarante [HP: 84/84; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 20; CMD: 20] Thursday October 18th, 2018 9:47:48 PM
Asteria's eyes twinkle as she sees her sister pull out her gem. Not one to let the situation slide, she jokingly points to her own gem. "Nice torch, sis. I still think I got the better gift, though."
Following Hmerrin's advice, she makes sure to stay a few paces back.
At the ruins (DM Cayzle) Thursday October 18th, 2018 11:31:27 PM
Lornak and Wil get this pit trap safely neutralized too! Well done.
The cellar door is opened, and Ethani's magic light pours in.
Under the door is a small dark room; the walls have been repaired somewhat and vegetation pulled over to form a roof. A hole drops down 15’ to a granite floor. You would have to pass an acrobatics DC15 check to jump down safely.
Beyond, there is a cramped passage or tunnel with a low ceiling.
Lornak (Frank S.) HP: 78/79 AC: 23(T:13/FF:10) CMD:15(16) d20+8=20 ; d20+8=18 ; d20+2=16 ; Friday October 19th, 2018 12:37:07 AM
Lornak looks down into the pit then back at his companions. "We can handle this, right?" He asks softly. "Or should I get out a rope?" He smiles. He then positions himself at the edge of the"room" below him, lowers himself down and hangs there a bit with his hands and then drops silently to the bottom (Acrobatics, d20 nat 20, 18 to confirm)
Once below he will try his best to help everyone that comes after him. (Raw strength check? d20=16)
Toston easily vaults down and continues to act as stealthy sentry, keeping his eyes peeled for other dangers.
Active Effects: +10 competence to Stealth - 1 hour (how much time has elapsed) +1 Insight Bonus to Stealth + Acrobatics - 10 min +4 bonus to AC
Ethani (Nellie, AC 20, HP 47/47, CMB 4, CMD 17) d20+4=17 ; Friday October 19th, 2018 3:24:24 PM
Ethani chuckles at Asteria's jab. "Yeah, well, try finding your way in the dark with you gift. At least I can see."
When her time comes to go down in the hole, Ethani hops down with grace, landing light on her feet. (Acro-17). She smiles at Lornak, glad to see he made it through the hole with ease as well. Focusing her energies, she casts Status on Asteria and Lornak so that she can easily tell their status even if they are seperated. She curses herself for not preparing more copies of the spell for the others.
Spells cast: Shield of Faith on Asteria: 3 min, 2 deflection bonus to AC Status on Asteria and Lornak: 8 hours
Hmerrin(HP 91/91 AC:25 T:15 FF:21 CMD:25) d20+6=9 ; Friday October 19th, 2018 5:28:45 PM
Despite his bulky platemail, Hmerrin is unconcerned with the drop.
"Got me some new boots," he boasts softly. The young man strides forward with confidence, stumbles over the last stair, and has just enough time to utter a disgusted curse before plunging headfirst into the hole.
[Acrobatics 9]
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 61/61 AC:21(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 2/2 LL 0/8) d20+3=17 ; Friday October 19th, 2018 9:02:55 PM
Gaffer hangs onto the edge of the hole before dropping down and landing heavily on his feet. (Acrobatics: 17) He offers a hand to help Hmerrin up, "Don't worry, it's dark, i'm sure none of us saw that."
Asteria Amarante [HP: 84/84; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 20; CMD: 20] d20+2=21 ; Friday October 19th, 2018 9:14:10 PM
Asteria is nervous with the drop, but she quickly finds her new armor is rather good for her mobility. Doing a few cool tricks on her way down, she proudly poses for the group. "Guess the bulky barbarian ain't all that slow, huh?"
Acrobatics: 21
Dušan Danann (Erik) {HP:33/33; AC:17(18); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:16} d20+4=12 ; Saturday October 20th, 2018 7:45:10 PM
With the enthusiasm of youth, Dušan sits on the edge and scoots off. Exhilarated, he forgets to prep for the landing and crashed hard into the ground nearly stumbling over Hmerrin as he falls to the ground, “I’ve done better... ouch...”
Acrobatics d20+4=12
At the ruins (DM Cayzle) d6=5 ; Saturday October 20th, 2018 9:28:19 PM
Hmerrin and Dusan take tumbles, incurring 5 hp nonlethal damage as parts of bodies impact hard stone in ways that they were not designed to do.
But the party passes the cellar door and enters the sub-basement together. Before you is a long dark tunnel. The passage is cramped, with no lights, and anyone over 5’ must stoop to walk.
Proceeding carefully, probably checking for traps, you pass 70 feet along. Your light sources suggest the passage opens into a chamber 30 feet up ahead. What do you do?
Lornak (Frank S.) HP: 78/79 AC: 23(T:13/FF:10) CMD:15(16) d20+7=16 ; d20+12=17 ; Saturday October 20th, 2018 10:26:45 PM
Lornak cringes as The Kid clangs to the ground. So much for keeping quiet...
Lornak steps into the marching order careful not to hit his head on the low ceiling as the group makes it way through the tunnel. He tests his knowledge to determine what kind of chambers the group might expect to encounter inside the tower. (Knowledge, Local d20=16) Will they have rooms to move about in or makeshift tunnels and spaces.
He keeps his ears perked but the volume of sound the groups shuffling makes in the confined space limits his senses. (Perception d20=17)
Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+11=27 ; Sunday October 21st, 2018 8:36:28 PM
(Perception: 28 for traps) "Its up there..ugh" Will said with mock annoyance. "How are we going to do this? Climb on our shoulders up there or get a rope?"
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 61/61 AC:21(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 2/2 LL 0/8) d20+13=26 ; Sunday October 21st, 2018 8:39:04 PM
Gaffer lets those more proficient with traps take the lead while lending his eyes to checking their surroundings. (Perception: 26)
"I can either fly above and keep an eye on whatever space opens there, or I was wondering if a keen nose could be helpful here?" He asks, and waits for more confident suggestions.
*****Active Effects***** Pass without a trace - Party - 8 hours
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 59/59; AC:26/20/22- CMD 24 d20+12=28 ; d20+26=30 ; Sunday October 21st, 2018 11:50:50 PM
Toston heads around the front of the group. Being a small being he doesn't need to crouch.
He keeps his eyes peeled and his steps light.
(Perception:28) (Stealth:30)
Active Effects: +10 competence to Stealth - 1 hour (how much time has elapsed) +1 Insight Bonus to Stealth + Acrobatics - 10 min +4 bonus to AC
The Tower of Desolation Monday October 22nd, 2018 10:04:34 AM Ummm guys, the phrase 30' up is not literal. 30' ahead the corridor opens into a chamber
Thank goodness there are no gazebos lurking in the darkness ;)
Cayzle: Thanks Dan, I corrected the post. UP AHEAD.
Ethani (Nellie, AC 20, HP 47/47, CMB 4, CMD 17) Monday October 22nd, 2018 5:08:09 PM
Since everyone is all together again, Ethani takes the opportunity to tap Lornak with her Shield of Faith wand. "There, my Love" she whispers "try and stay safe."
Spells cast: Shield of Faith on Asteria: 3 min, 2 deflection bonus to AC Shield of Faith on Lornak: 3 min, 2 deflection bonus to AC Status on Asteria and Lornak: 8 hours
Hmerrin(HP 91/91 AC:25 T:15 FF:21 CMD:25) Monday October 22nd, 2018 5:52:59 PM
Embarrassed by his fall, Hmerrin wordlessly follows Toston, hunched over as he works his way through the narrow passage.
Asteria Amarante [HP: 84/84; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 20; CMD: 20] Monday October 22nd, 2018 8:25:24 PM
Asteria grumbles in the enclosed space, feeling very claustrophobic. And a claustrophobic barbarian is never good. Feeling her breathing pick up, she stoops down even lower to try and make it feel like there's more space than there really is. "Hey uhhhhhhhhhhh are we almost there? Getting a little... tight in here, yknow."
At the ruins (DM Cayzle) Monday October 22nd, 2018 8:47:10 PM
The party advances carefully, with the taller members walking crouched over so as to not bump their noggins.
After a ways, the cramped underground passage opens through an archway into a chamber. You have not entered, but you see some large shapes of furniture within -- tall tables with rounded tops? Very very large chests? Hard to say. There are also irregularities inset or carved into the walls.
You hear nothing. You smell the faint lingering odor of rot and bones and dust.
Lornak (Frank S.) HP: 78/79 AC: 23(T:13/FF:10) CMD:15(16) d20+12=14 ; Monday October 22nd, 2018 11:04:23 PM
Noticing the irregularities carved into the walls, Lornak voices his concerns. "Is this room warded?" He asks softly. "I recommend we touch nothing." He is cautious as he tries to peer into the room to get a better view but being at the back of the lineup he has trouble seeing. (Perception d20=14)
Dušan Danann (Erik) {HP:33/33; AC:17(18); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:16} Monday October 22nd, 2018 11:04:53 PM
Dušan hurries to catch up after dusting himself of from his fall. He stays behind Toston and Lornak as they approach the chamber.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 59/59; AC:26/20/22- CMD 24 d20+12=28 ; d12=4 ; d20+26=40 ; d20+12=31 ; d20+5=25 ; Monday October 22nd, 2018 11:39:19 PM
Toston continues to keep his eyes peeled and remain stealthy. He then casts detect magic when the possibilities of wards are raised.
Active Effects: +10 competence to Stealth - 1 hour (how much time has elapsed) +1 Insight Bonus to Stealth + Acrobatics - 10 min +4 bonus to AC
Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+11=23 ; Tuesday October 23rd, 2018 6:44:09 AM
Will looks into the new room curiously. "It smells like any sort of lunch has been a long time coming for anything lying dead." He quips. (Perception: 24 for traps)
Dušan Danann (Erik) {HP:33/33; AC:17(18); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:16} Tuesday October 23rd, 2018 4:41:01 PM
Dušan wrinkles his nose at Wil’s description, “You’re not wrong, but my mind doesn’t leap to lunch.”
Dušan also turns on his Detect Magic as Lornak expresses his concern.
(OOC: Spells Per Day L1 6/1, L2 4/1 L3 4/1 L4 2/1 Detect Magic on Dušan - 8 minutes Threefold Aspect on Dušan - Young +2 Dex/Con -2 Wis - 24 hours Mage Armor on Dušan +4 AC - 8 hours)
Hmerrin(HP 91/91 AC:25 T:15 FF:21 CMD:25) Tuesday October 23rd, 2018 5:49:20 PM
Hmerrin waits quietly for Toston and Wil to survey the room.
Keeping quiet pretty much means not moving at all, so the lad is remarkably still.
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 61/61 AC:21(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 2/2 LL 0/8) d20+15=16 ; Tuesday October 23rd, 2018 7:51:12 PM
Gaffer does his best to look for tracks or signs of passage, all while remaining on the same spot. He has heard tales of adventurers losing their lives to one misstep in a dungeon, and suddenly those tales are very present in his mind. (Survival 1+15=16)
The Tower of Desolation Tuesday October 23rd, 2018 10:14:35 PM
Lornak gives the room an eyefull and tells everyone to keep thier paws to themselves, the place could be warded Dusan picks himself up and catches teh group a the end of the corridor Toston, remaining stealthy, casts Detect Magic Will peeks in the room and can spy no traps from the doorway. Dusan also casts Detect Magic Hmerrin waits for the all clear Gaffer looks to the floor to see what the stone may tell. He findds the granite flagons quite tight lipped Ethani, wand of Bulls Strength in one hand and a Wand of Shield of Faith in the other, casts the latter on Lornak
Toston takes the required 3 rouinds of concentration oto make his way though the spell. He filters out his fellow heroes, but then encounters resistance to his spell. However he is able to overcome it, piercing a faint abjuration that was lying on top of a faint evocation. The closer inspection from the doorway by several members of the group have answered one of the questions. What are the large stone objects in teh room. Almost assuredly, they are sarcoughagi. The compound auras meeted out by Toston are laid about them.
The party is standing outside of a 20x30 with 4 stone sarcoughagi. Your light shows the walls to be irregular instead of smooth. Soot and Ash cover much of the room and the sarcoughagi lids have all been pulled off. Broken upon the floor
Asteria Amarante [HP: 84/84; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 20; CMD: 20] Tuesday October 23rd, 2018 11:00:01 PM
"So uhhhhhh, does this mean more dead things? Because I'm tired of dead things. Please don't be dead things." Asteria tries to see the inside of the room as best she can from the back, praying to the gods for not dead things.
Lornak (Frank S.) HP: 78/79 AC: 23(T:13/FF:10) CMD:15(16) d20+7=8 ; Tuesday October 23rd, 2018 11:53:07 PM
"Dusan my friend. I may need some fire from you..." Lornak says as he realizes what the group has encountered. Lornak tests his knowledge as to who may be buried in this place. (Knowledge: Local d20=8, crit fail.)
Lornak is at a complete loss. "We could backtrack, find another way through."
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 59/59; AC:26/20/22- CMD 24 Wednesday October 24th, 2018 1:56:54 AM
Toston says, "Well the sarcophagi have a faint abjuration on top of a faint evocation so I wonder if there was some abjuration on the sarcophagi that triggered an evocation spell when the lids were pulled off. I would imagine it was a fire evocation given the fact that there is soot and ash everywhere."
Toston then says, "Do you think we should enter the room and check the irregular walls for hidden doors or try to find another way?"
Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Wednesday October 24th, 2018 1:57:52 PM
"If it is undead then I have an obligation under Gargul to remove these and help them move on. They are abominations. What if I send in my spiritual weapon? I will not be able to see anything but it may provoke something waiting for us? Don't want to waste the spell though. I could also summon a shadow or two?"
------ Orisons: Guidance x1, Resistance: x1, Light Lv1: Summon Monster I, Magic weapon (+1 bonus) - Inflict Light Wounds - D: Touch of Darkness - Lv2: Summon Monster II, Spiritual Weapon; Aid, D: Fly (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds) Lv3: Inflict Serious Wounds, Glyph of Warding Lv4: Summon Monster IV, Divine Power - Domain: Shadow Conjuration (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 5 rnds - Shadow Air Elemental (AC 19 - 20% hit chance)(hp 3)
Ethani (Nellie, AC 20, HP 47/47, CMB 4, CMD 17) Wednesday October 24th, 2018 5:19:07 PM
Ethani wrinkles her nose at the smell as she addresses Asteria's question with a sigh. "Yes, more dead I fear." Taping her with the Bull's Strength wand, she hopes the barbarian doesn't need the buff.
Looking over at Wil and Lornak, she gives a small shrug as if to convey "I don't know why I didn't consider this possibility." After a short pause of looking at the sarcophagi, she whispers "I hate to waste it, but I could send a wave of positive energy into the room if you want. It would probably flush out any undead and would definitely hurt them...if they are still in there."
Spells cast: Shield of Faith on Asteria: 3 min, 2 deflection bonus to AC Shield of Faith on Lornak: 3 min, 2 deflection bonus to AC Bull's Strength on Asteria: 3 min, +4 enhancement bonus to Strength Status on Asteria and Lornak: 8 hours
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 61/61 AC:21(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 2/2 LL 0/8) Wednesday October 24th, 2018 7:11:17 PM
"I can summon something without wasting any too important a spell, I do not love to use them in this way, but if it allows us to more safely rid this space of undead, it might be for the best?"
Depending what the group decide on, Gaffer can spend is Magic Fang to summon a dog to venture into the room and see what it provokes.
The young fighter inches out his axes, and leans forward, while the rest talk strategy.
"Well, do something, and let's get on with it," he mutters. "Time's a wastin'."
Dušan Danann (Erik) {HP:33/33; AC:17(20); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:16} Wednesday October 24th, 2018 8:26:57 PM
"Unfortunately," Dušan responds to Lornaks request, "Evocation isn't my strong suit."
As he speaks, Dušan ages. Seconds become decades as he attempts to stretch out a bend his back until he stands a grey haired old man, but a gleam of Intelligence shines behind his eyes and the lines in face hint of wisdom gained with age. "Curses and a little necromancy, maybe. If you want to borrow some of my Alchemist's Fire, you might be a better shot than I am."
(OOC: Spells Per Day L1 6/1, L2 4/1 L3 4/1 L4 2/1 Detect Magic on Dušan - 8 minutes Threefold Aspect on Dušan - Old +4 Int/Wis -2 Str/Dex - 24 hours Mage Armor on Dušan +4 AC - 8 hours)
Asteria Amarante [HP: 84/84; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 20; CMD: 20] Wednesday October 24th, 2018 9:35:12 PM
Asteria bites her lip, sighing as she mentally prepares for another fight. "Why does it always have to be undead? Like, why can't we just fight giant dragons again? You guys remember that, right? I just want to fight something normal."
The Tower of Desolation Wednesday October 24th, 2018 10:11:57 PM
At the entrace to the chamber, Asteria confesses her hope that the room does not hold any of the undead. Lornak, suggest perhaps they look for another entrance. Toston speculates on a spell trap, specifically a fire based one. Wilford declares what any Gargul cleric would and that is if there are undead about, they need to be destroyed if the group can do so. Ethani agrees with Wilford and considers channeling positive energy into the room. When Channeling positive energy you have to choose targets. Gaffer considers summoning a dog to wander into the room Hmerrin draws an aex and asks the group to make a decision Dusan has little to add, but offers an Alchemist fire to Lornak if he wants it
The group is still very much crowded around the doorway, speculating on what to do next
Lornak (Frank S.) HP: 78/79 AC: 23(T:13/FF:10) CMD:15(16) Thursday October 25th, 2018 12:23:58 AM
Lornak shrugs. "I will take what I can get my friend..." Looking back at the man, he hesitates as he ages right before his eyes. He goes to speak but then stops short.
He then listens to the groups breakdown of what lies ahead. "Looks like we cannot leave this one alone."
He brings out his crossbow and nocks a bolt. "We send in Gaffer's hound to see if it routes anything. Ethani, have your shockwave at the ready. If it comes to a fight we lead with that. Front line fighters first then the rest follow."
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 59/59; AC:26/20/22- CMD 24 d20+12=31 ; d20+26=28 ; Thursday October 25th, 2018 3:00:42 AM
Toston moves to the front of the group and readies an action to cast the shield spell should the hound route anything.
Perception: 31 Stealth: 28
Active Effects: +10 competence to Stealth - 1 hour (how much time has elapsed) +1 Insight Bonus to Stealth + Acrobatics - 10 min +4 bonus to AC - 1 hour
Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d3=1 ; Thursday October 25th, 2018 11:31:43 AM
"Being a dedicated summoner I have quite a few summons. Picked up an extra shadow spell recently. I can summon that to move first. Not sure if it would attract any attention being a shadow and all.." Will prepares the spell just in case Gaffer's decides against using the dog.
------ Orisons: Guidance x1, Resistance: x1, Light Lv1: Summon Monster I, Magic weapon (+1 bonus) - Inflict Light Wounds - D: Touch of Darkness - Lv2: Summon Monster II, Spiritual Weapon; Aid, D: Fly (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds) Lv3: Inflict Serious Wounds, Glyph of Warding Lv4: Summon Monster IV, Divine Power - Domain: Shadow Conjuration (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 5 rnds - Shadow Air Elemental (AC 19 - 20% hit chance)(hp 3)
Ethani (Nellie, AC 20, HP 47/47, CMB 4, CMD 17) Thursday October 25th, 2018 1:11:02 PM
With a curt nod toward Lornak, Ethani acknowledges his request. Tucking her Shield of Faith wand into backpack, Ethani readies herself to Channel Energy into any undead that might appear.
Spells cast: Shield of Faith on Asteria: 3 min, 2 deflection bonus to AC Shield of Faith on Lornak: 3 min, 2 deflection bonus to AC Bull's Strength on Asteria: 3 min, +4 enhancement bonus to Strength Status on Asteria and Lornak: 8 hours
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 61/61 AC:21(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 2/2 LL 0/8) Thursday October 25th, 2018 5:16:36 PM
With the group decided, Gaffer gathers the magic around him and calls forth the dog.
He gives it a sympathetic look before motioning, pushing if needed, for it to enter the room, and hoping it does so. He can use food to encourage it in if it is particularly reluctant.
With the others, he waits to see the room react, ready to call fire from his fingertips if the dead do stir.
Hmerrin(HP 91/91 AC:25 T:15 FF:21 CMD:25) Thursday October 25th, 2018 6:15:51 PM
Hmerrin stares at Dusan.
"Uh, you do know you're like, 80 now, right? I mean, that's intentional?"
Keeping one eye on the geezer, Hmerrin scoots in behind Toston.
Dušan Danann (Erik) {HP:33/33; AC:17(20); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:16} Thursday October 25th, 2018 8:36:46 PM
Dušan hands the Alchemist's Fire to Lornak and readies Mage Hand in case they run into trouble.
(OOC: Spells Per Day L1 6/1, L2 4/1 L3 4/1 L4 2/1 Detect Magic on Dušan - 8 minutes Threefold Aspect on Dušan - Old +4 Int/Wis -2 Str/Dex - 24 hours Mage Armor on Dušan +4 AC - 8 hours)
Asteria Amarante [HP: 84/84; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 20; CMD: 20] Thursday October 25th, 2018 8:48:38 PM
Asteria does her best to scoot by the group without stepping on too many toes, positioning herself behind Hmerrin. "Sorry, pardon me, gotta get by, sorry 'bout that." Tightening her grip on her axe, she prepares for a fight should it come to that.
The Tower of Desolation Thursday October 25th, 2018 10:50:23 PM
Lornak takes out his crossbow and tells Gaffer to summon and send in the hound Ethani stows her Shield of Faith in her pack and prepares to channel energy at any undead that appear Toston crowds up to the front, but Asteria, Hmerrin AND Lornak are already piled up in the 5x5 entry way. Hmerrin switches with Toston and slides a bit futher back Dusan hands Lornak an alchemical fire. Lornak has a crossbow in one hand and an Alchemical fire in the other Asteria then also drops behind Toston and Lornak to stand with Hmerrin
As Gaffer summons a hound, Toston and Lornak are at the front of the group condition squeezed Directly behind them, is Hmerrin and Asteria. condition squeezed. Behind the fighter is Ethani, Gaffer, Dusan and then Wil.
The hound appears in the room and moves about the room for several rounds. Nothing happens
Lornak (Frank S.) HP: 78/79 AC: 23(T:13/FF:10) CMD:15(16) d20+2=13 ; d20+8=12 ; d20+12=31 ; Thursday October 25th, 2018 11:17:48 PM
Lornak watches as the hound moves about the room. Ready, he breathes in to steady himself, keenly aware of the constriction his chest cavity endures. He does his best to disengage from Toston.(Escape Artist d20=12) He is not entirely convinced that the room is safe but moves through the threshold regardless.
Wary of the runes upon the walls and keeps his senses peeled for any reaction as his person passes through. (perception d20=31)
(OOC Disregard the first roll, it was for what I thought was appropriate to roll for the squeezed condition. I rolled for Escape Artist after reading up on Piazo. Also, what is up with Paizo?!)
Lornak (Frank S.) HP: 78/79 AC: 23(T:13/FF:10) CMD:15(16) Thursday October 25th, 2018 11:18:40 PM
(OOC Also, sorry for the late posts this week everyone, my brother has been here visiting)
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 59/59; AC:26/20/22- CMD 24 Thursday October 25th, 2018 11:35:52 PM
Toston says, "Can anyone summon something literate? I just realized a hound wouldn't trigger explosive runes if that was what was in here and any remain. Lornak, you might want to close your eyes and get out of there in case there are explosive runes"
Ethani (Nellie, AC 20, HP 47/47, CMB 4, CMD 17) Friday October 26th, 2018 8:28:22 AM
Relaxing a little, Ethani calls out "I could summon a Blink Dog. Would that work?"
Spells cast: Shield of Faith on Asteria: 3 min, 2 deflection bonus to AC Shield of Faith on Lornak: 3 min, 2 deflection bonus to AC Bull's Strength on Asteria: 3 min, +4 enhancement bonus to Strength Status on Asteria and Lornak: 8 hours
Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+11=30 ; Friday October 26th, 2018 9:26:20 AM
"Isn't anything summoned outside of the Ally just an attack and go type of creature? It wouldn't be interested in anything other then finding something to kill." Will says from the back. We need to thin out and stop trying to shove ourselves through the doorway. Look out for traps inside the room. Will watches behind the party as they filter into the bigger room. (Perception: 30)
Hmerrin(HP 91/91 AC:25 T:15 FF:21 CMD:25) Friday October 26th, 2018 5:20:20 PM
Hmerrin drops his head and sighs heavily. The cramped conditions are getting to the young fellow.
"We could, you know, just walk into the room," he offers.
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 61/61 AC:21(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 2/2 LL 0/8) Saturday October 27th, 2018 8:02:48 AM
"We don't want to spend to much time here do we. I think we should go inside and hope the ash on the walls is in our favour."
Dušan Danann (Erik) {HP:33/33; AC:17(20); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:16} Saturday October 27th, 2018 4:41:00 PM
"I could cast Protection from Energy on who wants to be first." Dušan mentions to Hmerrin, "Are you volunteering?"
(OOC: Spells Per Day L1 6/1, L2 4/1 L3 4/1 L4 2/1 Detect Magic on Dušan - 8 minutes Threefold Aspect on Dušan - Old +4 Int/Wis -2 Str/Dex - 24 hours Mage Armor on Dušan +4 AC - 8 hours)
Lornak (Frank S.) HP: 78/79 AC: 23(T:13/FF:10) CMD:15(16) Sunday October 28th, 2018 1:27:36 PM
"What do you, er..." Lornak struggles against Toston. "...think I am trying to, ngh. Do?"
Asteria Amarante [HP: 84/84; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 20; CMD: 20] Sunday October 28th, 2018 10:53:43 PM
"Can we just go in? I can go first if ya want." Feeling rather trapped already, she hopes they get a move on.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 59/59; AC:26/20/22- CMD 24 Monday October 29th, 2018 12:03:03 AM
Toston says to Lornak, "I would presume not get killed...Do you want me to cast protection from fire on you?"
The Tower of Desolation Monday October 29th, 2018 9:09:30 AM
Lornak moves into the room Toston asks about summoning something that can read as that might be what sets off the runes in the room and he cautions Lornak to not read said runes Ethani mentions a Blink Dog, which she could summon to do so Will points out that unless you can communicate with a Summoned creature, they are point and attack spells. Hmerrin offers that the party could simply enter the room and Gaffer cautions on not spending too much time lingering and more time pressing on to find the fugitives, whom should be somewhere down here with you Toston asks Lornak if a Protection from Fire spell would be appreciated And Asteria also would like to move into the room, but she too, does not actually do so until the others have.
Lornak and the summoned hound are in the room. The soot and ash on the floor is old and must have been walked upon many times, as Lornak is not leaving any fresh prints in it. The Dark elf has already glanced at several runes, none explode and none are legible under the soot. He can see multiple recesses along the walls of the chamber and in 2 is an upright skeletal decaying figure. In the others, a small pile of remains and bones. A small stand of sorts can be seen in the indentations and Lornak can presume that these stands are what is holding the 2 figures upright. They simply have not decayed enough to fall apart, as the others have.
The sharp eyed elf spies a partially concealed passage as well. The concealment is one of the still standing skeletal figures.Thus far Lornak has stayed relatively clear of the 4 stone sarcophagi and from that vantage point, he cannot spy what may lie within them, as there walls are too high to allow
Dušan Danann (Erik) {HP:33/33; AC:17(20); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:16} Monday October 29th, 2018 4:05:23 PM
Dušan readies Protection from Energy for the first person that wants to enter the room.
(OOC: Spells Per Day L1 6/1, L2 4/1 L3 4/1 L4 2/1 Detect Magic on Dušan - 8 minutes Threefold Aspect on Dušan - Old +4 Int/Wis -2 Str/Dex - 24 hours Mage Armor on Dušan +4 AC - 8 hours)
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 61/61 AC:21(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 2/2 LL 0/8) Monday October 29th, 2018 7:02:45 PM
"Well that was underwhelming. The people we are after must of come through here already? Does that mean we should be a little safe?"
After receiving the spell, he moves into the room, axes drawn.
With a glance at Lornak, the young fighter approaches the nearest sarcophagus. "Might as well deal with this now," he notes in a low voice.
Hmerrin gets close enough to look inside, axes at the ready.
--- Ready Attack. If something comes out of that coffin, wham. atk hits ac 28 for 15 hp damage
-- Spell in effect Protection from Energy (not sure what type).
Lornak (Frank S.) HP: 78/79 AC: 23(T:13/FF:10) CMD:15(16) Monday October 29th, 2018 7:55:57 PM
Lornak admires the craftsmanship and care someone took to preserve the remains within this crypt. He assumes the standing skeletons were honor guards of some type buried alongside their charge. Noble. Not a way I would want to go though...
He does his best to maneuver along the wall towards where he sees the continuence of the passage. He signals to his companions what he sees by pointing to the standing skeleton. If we can continue unabated we might be able to take out quarry unawares.
"I think it best we stay away from them, Kid." Lornak "Stick to the walls." He says. "Just keep out a weather eye."
As he approaches the hidden passage he watches for traps. "I see no evidence that our quarry have moved through here. I believe we are on an alternate route to their inner chambers...." Lornak continues. "...hence the caution."
Ethani (Nellie, AC 20, HP 47/47, CMB 4, CMD 17) Monday October 29th, 2018 10:05:17 PM
With a shrug, Ethani stays at the ready with her spell should things take a turn for the worse.
Asteria Amarante [HP: 84/84; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 20; CMD: 20] Monday October 29th, 2018 10:57:07 PM
Asteria follows Lornak and Hmerrin if she discerns it won't immediately kill the group, or if she isn't yelled at to stay back.She keeps her voice low. "So, what now?"
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 59/59; AC:26/20/22- CMD 24 d20+12=32 ; d20+26=33 ; Tuesday October 30th, 2018 12:26:29 AM
Toston whispers, "If we are on the alternate route to our query mayhap we can catch them completely unawares. We need to fairy fire the guy who likes to go invisible and dimension anchor the guy who likes to dimension door." as he moves into the chamber.
------ Orisons: Guidance x1, Resistance: x1, Light Lv1: Summon Monster I, Magic weapon (+1 bonus) - Inflict Light Wounds - D: Touch of Darkness - Lv2: Summon Monster II, Spiritual Weapon; Aid, D: Fly (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds) Lv3: Inflict Serious Wounds, Glyph of Warding Lv4: Summon Monster IV, Divine Power - Domain: Shadow Conjuration (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 5 rnds - Shadow Air Elemental (AC 19 - 20% hit chance)(hp 3)
The Tower of Desolation Tuesday October 30th, 2018 2:59:24 PM
Hmerrin asks for the Protection from Energy spell and Toston casts it, protecting the young fighter from Fire. The group enters the room, Hmerrin stepping over to a sarcophagus and peering in. You really got to get your lean on to see to the bottom, but when he finally does, it is with a sigh to confirm it is empty. As are all of them. Tomb raiders cleared out the valuables sometime ago it would seem.
Lornak has confirmed a passage behind one of the skeletal figures and Wil moves up to examine the area for traps. He finds nothing amiss in the passage, about the skeleton or the entry. Toston runs through a quick to do list. 1. Fairy Fire the House man who can turn invisible 2. Dimensional Anchor the House man that has the Cape of the Mountebank
The passage is single file and what do you wish to do with the skeleton door?
------ Orisons: Guidance x1, Resistance: x1, Light Lv1: Summon Monster I, Magic weapon (+1 bonus) - Inflict Light Wounds - D: Touch of Darkness - Lv2: Summon Monster II, Spiritual Weapon; Aid, D: Fly (if needed - Cure moderate Wounds) Lv3: Inflict Serious Wounds, Glyph of Warding Lv4: Summon Monster IV, Divine Power - Domain: Shadow Conjuration (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 5 rnds - Shadow Air Elemental (AC 19 - 20% hit chance)(hp 3)
Lornak (Frank S.) HP: 78/79 AC: 23(T:13/FF:10) CMD:15(16) Tuesday October 30th, 2018 5:22:12 PM
"Wil and Toston will lead the way to deal with any traps." Lornak suggests. "Dusan and Hmerrin follow." Lornak looks around the room. If our quarry is close we Fairy Fire and Anchor. immediately."
"Gaffer, Ethani and then me." He looks at the new passage. "I am sorry, love." He looks back at Asteria. "That looks a little tight. We cannot afford a bottleneck, it will be hard enough for you with all that armor."
"You understand." He gulps nervously; "Cover our rears." He moves to the passageway and removes any obstacles.
"If you please." He gestures to Wil to lead the line.
Hmerrin(HP 91/91 AC:25 T:15 FF:21 CMD:25) Tuesday October 30th, 2018 6:09:47 PM
Hmerrin makes a little alteration to the marching order, tugging on Dusan's cloak to hold the old man up a step, and slipping in front of him.
Within the confines of the passageway, the young man once more stows his axes.
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 61/61 AC:21(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 2/2 LL 0/8) Tuesday October 30th, 2018 7:55:23 PM
Gaffer nods in assent with the marching order given. He steadies his breathing and tries to calm his mounting nerves, reflexively gathering and relaxing his magic, readying himself to cast. "We can do this, no problem" He mutters to himself quietly.
Dušan Danann (Erik) {HP:33/33; AC:17(20); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:16} Tuesday October 30th, 2018 8:54:06 PM
Dušan nods to the lad and gives a tap on the shoulder as Hmerrin goes in front of him.
(OOC: Spells Per Day L1 6/1, L2 4/1 L3 4/1 L4 2/1 Detect Magic on Dušan - 8 minutes Threefold Aspect on Dušan - Old +4 Int/Wis -2 Str/Dex - 24 hours Mage Armor on Dušan +4 AC - 8 hours
Did Toston cast Protection on Hmerrin or Lornak. I thought Toston offered to Lornak and Dušan offered Hmerrin and yes I assumed Protection from fire.)
Asteria Amarante [HP: 84/84; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 20; CMD: 20] Tuesday October 30th, 2018 10:28:49 PM
Asteria nervously takes the rear, not at all being happy about being so far from the front lines and more than a little anxious. "Just be careful, please."
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 59/59; AC:26/20/22- CMD 24 d20+12=19 ; d20+26=32 ; Wednesday October 31st, 2018 2:56:20 AM
Toston says, "I am not really good at disabling traps but my senses are keen so I'll help as best I can." He then stealths towards the front with Wil keeping his eyes peeled. He renews his own Wemic Toros Taur Try as needed and casts the Minotaur version on Wil.
(Perception: 19) (Stealth: 32)
Active Effects: +10 competence to Stealth - 1 hour (how much time has elapsed) +1 Insight Bonus to Stealth + Acrobatics - 10 min (Toros Taur Try) Toston +1 Insight Bonus to Perception + Intimidate - 10 min (Toros Taur Try) Wil Resist Energy(fire) - 40 min Lornak +4 bonus to AC - 1 hour
3/4 2nd level slots available
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 61/61 AC:21(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 2/2 LL 0/8) Wednesday October 31st, 2018 8:09:32 PM
Not having to worry about traps in the middle of the group, Gaffer focuses on casting Detect Magic and checking the area for any new auras, not sure exactly what to expect.
He whispers, "Can anyone tell if this tunnel is newly made or are we going further into a tomb?"
Dušan Danann (Erik) {HP:33/33; AC:17(20); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:16} Wednesday October 31st, 2018 8:35:19 PM
Dušan originally turned old in case he needed to cast. Now that they’re back to risking traps he reconsiders. With a little effort, he reverses the aging. “I wish I could bottle this for others.” Dušan says And then considers, “I’m an alchemist. Maybe I could.”
Ethani (Nellie, AC 20, HP 47/47, CMB 4, CMD 17) Wednesday October 31st, 2018 9:39:56 PM
With a slight shrug Ethani takes up her assigned position. If given the opportunity she taps Hmerrin with her Bull's Strength wand.
Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+12=21 ; Wednesday October 31st, 2018 10:26:18 PM
Will freaks out a bit as be is surprised by Toston's spell. After a moment of confusion he settles down and is happy to take on the trap finder role and marches forward. (Perception: 21 for traps)
Lornak (Frank S.) HP: 78/79 AC: 23(T:13/FF:10) CMD:15(16) Wednesday October 31st, 2018 11:03:24 PM
Lornak is not quite sure what Dusan means about bottling. He has no idea what adding and subtracting age would actually affect casting something.
"With our luck, it is probably the latter." He says to Gaffer. Normally I would be looking for fine treasure down here, but it is not what we came here to do...
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 59/59; AC:26/20/22- CMD 24 Thursday November 1st, 2018 1:54:02 AM
Toston follows after Wil wondering what they'll find next.
Ethani (Nellie, AC 20, HP 47/47, CMB 4, CMD 17) Thursday November 1st, 2018 11:46:09 AM
The cleric nudges Asteria playfully "Hey now...telling everybody to be careful is MY job!"
She winks at the barbarian, trying to lighten the mood.
Asteria Amarante [HP: 84/84; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 20; CMD: 20] Thursday November 1st, 2018 7:26:43 PM
Asteria sticks her tongue out at Ethani. "You weren't on it, so I had to catch the ball! Do your job next time!"
Dušan Danann (Erik) {HP:33/33; AC:17(20); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:16} Thursday November 1st, 2018 8:43:53 PM
Dušan looks around as he shuffled forward wishing he could see what Wil sees.
The Tower of Desolation Thursday November 1st, 2018 9:48:14 PM
Lornak sets an order and the group proceeds. Wil and Toston lead, with Dusan and Hmerrin, Gaffer Ethani, lornak and then Asteria to bring up the rear.
Before pushing past the skeleton, Toston renews the Wemic Toros Taur Try spell on himself and then casts the Minotaur version on Wil Gaffer wonders on the tunnel, is it new, or newish? Know Engineering DC 15 *Remember, without a rank in a Knowledge it is impossible to get higher than DC 10, regardless of roll or modifier* Highlight to display spoiler: {The passage is as old as the rest of stonework}
Ethani taps Hmerrin with a Bull Strength spell from her wand
The group moves down the corridor, just over 80' The walls are roughly hewn, cold and slightly damp and there is no trace os light, save what the party in producing. DM is curious on what that light might be? All in all, it is a fairly clausterphobic experience. The corridor comes to an end at an iron door. It opens outwards and shows signs of rust and age, except for the hinges. Wil's sharp eyes and a sense for what to look for, spies yet another trap. There is a bypass built in and Wil thinks he can engage it. Disable Traps
Lornak (Frank S.) HP: 78/79 AC: 23(T:13/FF:10) CMD:15(16) Thursday November 1st, 2018 10:16:51 PM
Lornak touches the walls as the group moves through the passage, feeling the pits and stones of rough chisel. He wonders if this is simply practical work or if it is new. (Knowledge take 10)
As they reach the iron door any suspicion about whether or not this is a direct route to their quarry is waylay-ed as the hinges detail recent use. "Someone's been through here." Lornak says in a low voice. "Looks like this is the direct route."
I Knew I should have put myself up front... Lornak is a little restless as Wil does his work.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 59/59; AC:26/20/22- CMD 24 d20+1=6 ; d20+14=30 ; d20+26=36 ; Friday November 2nd, 2018 12:14:18 AM
(OOC: Re: Rolling higher than 15 on Knowledge; WLA perk allows you to attempt higher check w/o rank) (Know[Engineering: 6] = failure) this only applies while at a Chapter House
Toston whispers, "Do you want to switch places Lornak?" Toston asks.
He then keeps his stealthy lookout act up.
(Perception: 30) (Stealth: 36)
(OOC: Forgot Toston had +14 on Perception; had his mod confused w/ Anna's)
Active Effects: +10 competence to Stealth - 1 hour (how much time has elapsed) +1 Insight Bonus to Stealth + Acrobatics - 10 min (Toros Taur Try) Toston +1 Insight Bonus to Perception + Intimidate - 10 min (Toros Taur Try) Wil Resist Energy(fire) - 40 min Lornak +4 bonus to AC - 1 hour
Dušan Danann (Erik) {HP:33/33; AC:17(20); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:16} Friday November 2nd, 2018 6:30:55 PM
"Are we following darkness protocall," Dušan asks, "or should I conjure some dancing lights?"
(OOC: Spells Per Day L1 6/1, L2 4/1 L3 4/1 L4 2/1 Detect Magic on Dušan - 8 minutes Threefold Aspect on Dušan - Old +4 Int/Wis -2 Str/Dex - 24 hours Mage Armor on Dušan +4 AC - 8 hours)
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 61/61 AC:21(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 2/2 LL 0/8) d20+9=15 ; Friday November 2nd, 2018 8:48:01 PM
Gaffer thinks that if they need lights for the traps he is happy to have it, but it isn't worth asking for it just for him. He does his best to move slowly and listen to the others footsteps to know where to move. (Perception: 15)
Asteria Amarante [HP: 84/84; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 20; CMD: 20] Sunday November 4th, 2018 5:22:23 PM
Asteria keeps a tight hold on the person's shoulder in front of her, using their movements as a way to navigate the darkness. "We could just make a chain." She whispers. "Everyone just follow the leader, yknow?"
The Tower of Desolation Sunday November 4th, 2018 10:24:33 PM
Wil cannot work at all without light and so Dusan casts Dancing Lights. The magical orbs illuminate the corridor nicely and with them, Wil is able to detect and bypass the trap.
The Trap is defeated and all that lies before you now is an iron door which shows signs of recent use. Wil does not believe the door to be locked.
Lornak (Frank S.) HP: 78/79 AC: 23(T:13/FF:10) CMD:15(16) Sunday November 4th, 2018 11:17:52 PM
Lornak holds his breath in anticipation of the Iron Door being opened...
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 59/59; AC:26/20/22- CMD 24 d20+26=28 ; d20+14=33 ; Sunday November 4th, 2018 11:32:48 PM
(OOC: I just re-read the WLA write-up and I realize I missed the chapter house part; I mistakenly believed that it was one of those benefits you got just for having the badge displayed)
Toston whispers, "Wait." to his friends
(Stealth: 28) (Perception: 33)
Toston reaches into his haversack and removes one of his 1 pint oil flasks. He then proceeds to apply the oil to the hinges of the door hoping to pre-emptively silence any noise it might make by lubricating the parts that might make noises.
Active Effects: +10 competence to Stealth - 1 hour (how much time has elapsed) +1 Insight Bonus to Stealth + Acrobatics - 10 min (Toros Taur Try) Toston +1 Insight Bonus to Perception + Intimidate - 10 min (Toros Taur Try) Wil Resist Energy(fire) - 40 min Lornak +4 bonus to AC - 1 hour
Ethani (Nellie, AC 20, HP 47/47, CMB 4, CMD 17) Gem of Brightness and Wand of Bull's Strength in hand Monday November 5th, 2018 9:46:16 AM
Ethani walks in her assigned position, trying to stay as quiet as possible. She lends her gem of brightness as needed, though she is more than willing to keep ahold of it herself.
As they wait, Ethani mentally checks the timing of the buff spells she cast from her wand and refreshes with the wand as needed.
Once the decision is made to open the door, Ethani readies a Sanctuary spell, wanting to be prepared for a fight if their are enemies behind it.
Spells cast: Shield of Faith on Asteria: 3 min, 2 deflection bonus to AC Shield of Faith on Lornak: 3 min, 2 deflection bonus to AC Status on Asteria and Lornak: 8 hours
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 61/61 AC:21(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 2/2 LL 0/8) Monday November 5th, 2018 6:48:25 PM
Thankful for the light, Gaffer glances at the area around them before focusing his attention on the door. His Faerie fire spell at the ready, he hopes he can react quickly enough. Part of him laughs at the thought that their quarry may have already left, even as sweat drips down his neck.
Hmerrin(HP 91/91 AC:25 T:15 FF:21 CMD:25) Monday November 5th, 2018 7:20:07 PM
Hmerrin gives Ethani a wordless nod of thanks for the Bulls Strength spell.
The young warrior fights off the surges of adrenaline, and forces himself to take long, slow, breaths.
Not yet not yet not yet...wait for it...
Wilford Grimly (HP:47/47; AC: 19; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+11=27 ; Monday November 5th, 2018 7:51:50 PM
Wil inspects as much as he can to predict any sort of issues. If the room is clear and safe to move into he steps inside. (Perspective: 28 - for traps)
Lornak (Frank S.) HP: 78/79 AC: 23(T:13/FF:10) CMD:15(16) Monday November 5th, 2018 9:55:58 PM
Lornak frees his whip from its attachment loop at the small of his back. He does not unfurl in the tight quarters. He then unsnaps the clasp holding his swordbreaker dagger. If the fight is about to begin he wants his nonlethal weapons at the ready. (Keeps Perception of 31)
Asteria Amarante [HP: 84/84; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 20; CMD: 20] Monday November 5th, 2018 10:12:07 PM
Asteria nervously fidgets from the back, craning her neck in the tiny space to try and see what is going on. She grasps her axe tighter, hoping she can use it soon calm her nerves through some good ol' combat.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 59/59; AC:26/20/22- CMD 24 Tuesday November 6th, 2018 4:05:54 AM
Toston takes a breath
Ethani (Nellie, AC 20, HP 47/47, CMB 4, CMD 17) Gem of Brightness and Wand of Bull's Strength in hand Tuesday November 6th, 2018 8:47:07 AM
Noting the nervousness of her brothers and sisters, Ethani mentally reaches out to Alemi.
"Lord of Healing, bless my companions with the gift of patience. Calm their hearts and prepare them for what lies ahead."
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 61/61 AC:21(T:16/FF:15) CMD:20 WS 2/2 LL 0/8) Tuesday November 6th, 2018 7:09:04 PM
Gaffer quietly casts Detect Magic and looks carefully over the door, just in case.
Dušan Danann (Erik) {HP:33/33; AC:17(20); Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:16} Tuesday November 6th, 2018 7:52:08 PM
Dušan casts Dancing Lights and comments on their surroundings, "Doesn't do much to lighten' the mood of this place does it?"
He follows the other to the door and through if a majority enter.
(OOC: Spells Per Day L1 6/1, L2 4/1 L3 4/1 L4 2/1 Detect Magic on Dušan - 8 minutes Threefold Aspect on Dušan - Old +4 Int/Wis -2 Str/Dex - 24 hours Mage Armor on Dušan +4 AC - 8 hours)
Lornak (Frank S.) HP: 78/79 AC: 23(T:13/FF:10) CMD:15(16) Tuesday November 6th, 2018 9:36:28 PM
"Not really.." Lornak says to Dusan "...it just throws more shadows."
Asteria Amarante [HP: 84/84; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 20; CMD: 20] Tuesday November 6th, 2018 10:14:10 PM
"Would it be inappropriate to play I Spy? I Spy with my barbarian eye something.... dark."
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 59/59; AC:26/20/22- CMD 24 Wednesday November 7th, 2018 2:12:20 AM
"I spy with my little eye something made of Iron..." replies Toston
Ethani (Nellie, AC 20, HP 47/47, CMB 4, CMD 17) Gem of Brightness and Wand of Bull's Strength in hand Wednesday November 7th, 2018 9:32:50 AM
Ethani looks over at Asteria and whispers "Is it your overly large and bulky shadow?"
Then she turns to Toston "Is it...I don't know...a door that doesn't seem quite ready to open?" She winks mischievously at the inside joke.
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