Take 2 - DM Dank d20+15=17 ; d10=4 ; d20+15=25 ; d20+15=26 ; d20+15=20 ; Tuesday February 2nd, 2021 7:58:19 PM
Sarge casts Hide From Undead, as well as 2 Lesser REstoration spells to remove all of the affects from Gaffer what is the DC of the Hide spell please Now in the danger zone, Toston Readies a Scorching Ray spell and tries to identify where the sounds are coming from. Dez tightens the grip on his axe and continues forward Hmerrin tosses a few torches down some side passages and takes his bow out Readied to fire
The echoing of the caverns makes direction hard to say. Somewhere ahead of the party, but to the right or left is impossible to say The scraping gets a bit louder, very noticable now towards the front.
Sarge [AC 21; HP 70/70] (Kathy) Tuesday February 2nd, 2021 11:21:05 PM
Sarge obligingly casts Hide from Undead.
"We got about an hour and a half," she tells the group. "Plenty of time if we don't dawdle or fuss."
[Will save DC 17]
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 134/134; AC:35/24/28 - CMD 34 Wednesday February 3rd, 2021 2:18:02 AM
Toston being in the back whispers to Hmerrin "Should we change our formation? It sounds like whatever that scrapping sound is it is coming from our front. It looks like we have passages opening up to our left and right as we navigate this hallway. Right now we have passed one passage on the left and one on the right and it looks like we still have six passages on the right and eight on the left to contend with. If we move a little further where we only have 5 passageways ahead of us on one side we could have Gaffer start sealing passageways off with his walls of stone. That would just leave whatever we have left on the other side and we could put Des on point at those junctions so that he would intercept whatever ghoul attack would come from there. Just my thoughts on how to strategically navigate this place."
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 113/113 AC:24(T:15/FF:18) CMD:23 WS 4/5 SB 7/7 LL 12/12) Wednesday February 3rd, 2021 7:51:41 AM
Topped up by Sarge, Gaffer is as good as new, and makes sure to say thanks. [OOC: Also thank you DM for the clarification.]
He shuffles round within the the corridor to keep Des between himself and the noises ahead, cautiously waiting to see if their hiding spell is effective.
He listens to Toston's suggestion and is happy to put walls as suggested, but waits for the others to give their opinions before casting anything.
----- Active Effects ----- Pass Without Trace - Cannot be tracked by non magical means Daylight - 60 feet bright light, 60 feet raised light level - 130 min
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 144/144; AC:26/12/26 - CMD 26] DR:3/- d20+20=39 ; d20+20=29 ; d12+9=13 ; d12+9=16 ; d12+9=12 ; d20+18=25 ; Wednesday February 3rd, 2021 1:22:24 PM
Desdichado cautiously moves forward again to S:19. Since the noises were coming from this direction, he readies his weapon for an attack, and listens to determine if he hears anything else.
(Readied attack, crit vs 29AC); 13 damage if non-crit, 41 damage if crit. (Perception: 25)
Sharpe - [(AC 27/18/22) - CMD 26; HP 100/100] - [Charles] Wednesday February 3rd, 2021 1:34:01 PM
Sharpe stays in formation, sighting down his bow and breathing heavily. To Toston "As long as somone keep eyes on our rear, I dont want a repeat of last time"
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 153/153 AC:31 T:17 FF:26 CMD:33) d20+20=38 ; d8+4=8 ; Wednesday February 3rd, 2021 5:50:45 PM
"No worries, Sharpe. I'm staying back here," Hmerrin replies. "Toston, you can move up if you want, but I say we keep single file so we can change on the fly."
As Dez moves up, Hmerrin encourages the group to do the same, stopping to toss a lighted torch to V15 as he arrives at that intersection. Hmerrin ends up at S15
He once again pulls out his bow.
"Toston's plan makes sense to me. Once we clear this tunnel on Dez's right (row 19), Gaffer should have enough walls to take out the rest of the right side."
"Nice and easy, Dez. Let's keep going."
-- Ready Action - Shoot creepy undead. Hit ac 38 for 8 hp damage
Ghoul sighting Combat Round 1 - DM Dank Wednesday February 3rd, 2021 10:08:26 PM
Sarge lets the group know her spell will last for about 90 minutes, the group should not tarry long Toston points out the ghouls seem to be ahead and suggests changing formation to accomodate the possible threat as well as the passages ahead on the sides Gaffer moves up with the party, his Daylight spell throwing light far down the corridor Des moves forward and Readies an attack with his blade Sharpe moves ahead as well, and cautions back down the line to watch the rear. Hmerrin keeps his back spot and tells Toston to feel free to move up, but keep single file to allow movement. Readied for a rear attack
The sounds ahead grow a bit louder and in the dim light almost 90' away a ghoul appears. It steps slowly and then quickly, trailing a disease filled talon hand across the wall. It stops just in the dim light provided by the Daylight spell, shifting from foot to foot. Coming out of the dark is a second which comes to a stop and drops to its haunches. A talon hand reaches up the wall and taps several times, pauses and taps again. They then quickly retreat into the black, more clicks and scraping sounds are heard
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 134/134; AC:35/24/28 - CMD 34 d20+24=30 ; d20+14=27 ; d20+14=20 ; 4d6+4=19 ; 4d6+4=23 ; Thursday February 4th, 2021 12:47:52 AM
Toston whispers, "I count 6 passageways on one side now and 6 on the other not including the passageway Hmerrin and I are by. I would hazard based on that scout that the other ghouls are positioning themselves based on whatever communication that ghoul just did with the claw tapping. The way I see it we either move quickly down the passageway to get to the point where we can use our wall of stone tactic or we prepare for a pitched battle here. There are obviously plenty of them moving around."
Toston tries to pinpoint where the ghouls are in relation to himself. (Perception: 30; has passive blindsense of 30 feet)
Toston readies an action to fire off a scorching ray at any ghoul that attempts to attack (27 vs Touch; 20 vs Touch; 19 fire damage; 23 fire damage; 42 fire damage total if both rays hit)
Active Effects: Mage Armor - 8 hours : +4 AC Message - 80 min : whispered conversations as group Light - 80 min : curveblade shines like a torch
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 113/113 AC:24(T:15/FF:18) CMD:23 WS 4/5 SB 7/7 LL 12/12) Thursday February 4th, 2021 7:09:41 AM
Gaffer whispers his response "They could simply be alert to the torch light outside of Sarge's spell.i think we should keep moving forward, but bear in my in will take some time for me to get all the walls up."
----- Active Effects ----- Pass Without Trace - Cannot be tracked by non magical means Daylight - 60 feet bright light, 60 feet raised light level - 130 min
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 144/144; AC:26/12/26 - CMD 26] DR:3/- d20+18=28 ; d20+18=24 ; d20+20=35 ; d12+9=21 ; Thursday February 4th, 2021 1:04:29 PM
Desdichado moves to T:22 with his axe ready and listens. (Perception:28). If there's no immediate threat from the passageway at V:22, he'll continue to T:25, listening again with his greataxe ready. (Perception:24)
Readied attack: 35 vs AC; 21 damage
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 153/153 AC:31 T:17 FF:26 CMD:33) d20+20=27 ; d8+4=12 ; Thursday February 4th, 2021 7:02:16 PM
Hmerrin keeps pace with Dez's movements, ending at T21.
On the way, he drops a torch behind them, tosses one down the right hallway, and then another to his left.
As Dez pauses, he once again pulls out his bow.
"Gaffer, that tunnel to Dez's right (R25/R26)....Let's start the walls with that one."
-- Torches at S13, O19, and W22.
Ready Action - Shoot creepy undead. Hit ac 27 for 12 hp damage
Sarge [AC 21; HP 70/70] (Kathy) Thursday February 4th, 2021 10:46:24 PM
Sarge keeps up with the group. "So far, so good," she whispers. "But we should expect that sooner or later, one of these things won't be fooled by the spell."
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 134/134; AC:35/24/28 - CMD 34 Friday February 5th, 2021 12:04:39 AM
Toston keeps up with the others ending up at T20 where he should have line of sight into the passageway near there if he needs it
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 113/113 AC:24(T:15/FF:18) CMD:23 WS 4/5 SB 7/7 LL 12/12) Friday February 5th, 2021 8:28:44 AM
Gaffer does as Hmerring directs, casting Wall of Stone such that it creates walls flush with the walls of the corridor.
He can create 13 walls that are 5 foot squares and 3 inches thick so he will aim to cover floor to ceiling, and use the remaining squares to thicken the walls, working from the ground up.
----- Active Effects ----- Pass Without Trace - Cannot be tracked by non magical means Daylight - 60 feet bright light, 60 feet raised light level - 130 min
Ghoul sighting Combat Round 2 - DM Dank d20+25=41 ; d20+28=31 ; d8+15=20 ; d6+15=18 ; Saturday February 6th, 2021 9:44:19 AM
Toston notes the number of passages leading off are getting numerous and that he believes the ghouls are communicating through the taps. The party should prepare for battle or move quickly through. Toston Readies scorching Ray Gaffer reminds the all that the Wall Spell will take some time to cast Des moves forward and glances to his left, he does not make it any further Hmerrin moves forward and tosses a torch to his right. "Gaffer that tu... Sarge moves forward, keeping her spot, "So far so...."he voice trails off Gaffer starts casting....
It only takes the paladin a heartbeat to sort though the dim lim light, but that is all the time the creature needs to close the gap. With a high pitched shriek it comes at him, another coming in just behind.
Des strikes hard with his ax, spiltting the creatures shoulder Toston hits the ghoul with both scorching rays Hmerrin still has a torch in one hand
Both ghouls attack Des Bite Hit AC 41 Dmg 20 + Fort Save DC 24 Else Paralysis - Immune to Disease Claw Hit AC 31 Dmg 18 - Immune to Disease
Ghoul 3 AC 29 Dmg Ghoul 4 AC 29 Dmg 63
Des had moved 15' when he arrived at the first passage chaining the attack events. I kept the party roughly in the same movement group. Some of the further down passage actions could not happen, Hmerrin second torch and Gaffers intended Wall of Stone passage. Gaffer you can change your spell or continue
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 112/144; AC:26/12/26 - CMD 26] DR:3/- d20+18=27 ; d20+20=40 ; d20+20=22 ; d20+15=23 ; d20+10=28 ; d12+9=18 ; Saturday February 6th, 2021 11:45:58 PM
(Fort. save: 27) "Oof," groans Desdichado as the ghouls claw and bite into him. Standing his ground, he attacks Ghoul 4, doing a bit of damage. "Man are these guys tough," he shouts to those behind him.
40 vs AC, 22 to confirm; 18 damage 23 vs AC, miss 28 vs AC, miss
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 134/134; AC:35/24/28 - CMD 34 10d6=29 ; Sunday February 7th, 2021 11:40:35 PM
Toston figures it is breathe weapon time. He can get U21 through U26 and V21 and V22 with his cone of fire. (OOC: I think depending on how the DM rules the walls work the flames will also possibly W22 through W25, X25, and Y25)
Ghouls 3 and 4 need to make reflex save VS DC 19 or take 29 fire damage. Success means they only take 14
He then takes a 5 foot step to S20 and sheathes his curveblade
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 153/153 AC:31 T:17 FF:26 CMD:33) d20+16=35 ; d20+11=25 ; d20+6=7 ; d8+4=11 ; Monday February 8th, 2021 9:29:49 AM
Unwilling to leave Sharpe undefended, Hmerrin resists the urge to charge in and help Dez.
Instead, the fighter scatters a series of arrows around the paladin before taking a step back toward the rear line.
---------- Full attack on Ghoul 4, -4 penalty for shooting into melee: Atk 1 hits ac 35 for 11 hp damage Atk 2 misses (ac 25) Atk 3 misses (Nat 1)
5' Move to R18
Sharpe - [(AC 27/18/22) - CMD 26; HP 100/100] - [Charles] d20+24=32 ; d8+19=24 ; 2d6=11 ; 2d6=8 ; Monday February 8th, 2021 2:40:38 PM
Sharpe moves up but contant glancing behind him. Only needing a glimps of his enemy he moves to S17 and looses an arrow.
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Attack on G4 32 vs AC; DMG 31
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 113/113 AC:24(T:15/FF:18) CMD:23 WS 4/5 SB 7/7 LL 12/12) Monday February 8th, 2021 2:51:13 PM
Gaffer continues with the wall spell, watching the surroundings in case the noise of the fight brings back up for the Ghouls.
----- Active Effects ----- Pass Without Trace - Cannot be tracked by non magical means Daylight - 60 feet bright light, 60 feet raised light level - 130 min
Sarge [AC 21; HP 70/70] (Kathy) Monday February 8th, 2021 4:56:34 PM
Sarge isn't much for ranged combat, but she wants to be on hand in case things go badly. She moves up behind Dez [to S-22], and uses her Resistant Touch ability on him. He gets +3 to saves for the next minute.
Ghoul sighting Combat Round 3 - DM Dank d20+13=24 ; d20+13=24 ; d20+25=44 ; d20+28=45 ; d20+28=38 ; d8+15=19 ; d6+15=21 ; d6+15=20 ; d20+25=32 ; d20+25=26 ; d8+8=16 ; Monday February 8th, 2021 11:07:21 PM
Des shakes off the supernatural paralysis and hits the ghoul with his great axe once. Toston move and bathes the pair in dragon fire. The incredibly fast creatures seem to be able to dodge the worst of it Hmerrin drops the second torch and fires a series of arrows, hitting once Sharpe moves up and fire, trying to also keep an eye out to the rear. His arrow thuds into the creatures chest even though the ghoul was afforded cover from the cavern wall Gaffer seals a passage ahead with a Wall of Stone Sarge moves up behind Des and uses her Resistant Touch ability on him. He gets +3 to saves for the next minute.
The pair engaged with Des hiss and shriek. One turns and disappears into the black, while the other attacks Sharpe and Hmerrin see them as they come in, and again the speed at which they close is frightening. Two appear at the edge of Gaffer's Daylight spell and in seconds are upon Sharpe
Talons and needle-like teeth assault Des Hit AC Bite 44 Claw 45/38 Dmg 19 + Fort DC 24 Else Paralysis / Claw 21 / Claw 20 Total Dmg 60
Sharpe is attacked by a pair Bite Hit AC 32 Dmg 16 Fort DC 24 Else Paralysis Bite Hit AC 26 miss
Ghouls 1 AC 29 Dmg 125 2 AC 29 Dmg 3 AC 29 Dmg 4 AC 29 Dmg 137
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 134/134; AC:39/24/32 - CMD 34 d20+10=19 ; d20+10=21 ; 4d6+4=15 ; 4d6+4=19 ; Monday February 8th, 2021 11:50:31 PM
Toston draws his quicken metamagic rod (move action). He casts a quickened shield (swift action). The gnome takes a 5 foot step to T19 and then casts another pair of scorching rays this time targetting G1
(19 vs touch; 15 fire damage if hits) (21 vs touch; 19 fire damage if hits) (OOC: 34 fire damage total if both hits)
Active Effects: Mage Armor - 8 hours : +4 AC Shield - 8 minutes : +4 shield to AC; immunity magic missile Message - 80 min : whispered conversations as group Light - 80 min : curveblade shines like a torch
5/7 - 1st level spells left 5/7 - 2nd level spells left
Sharpe - [(AC 27/18/22) - CMD 26; HP 100/100] - [Charles] d20+24=32 ; d8+19=24 ; 2d6=11 ; 2d6=8 ; Tuesday February 9th, 2021 4:37:39 AM
Sharpe moves up but contant glancing behind him. Only needing a glimps of his enemy he moves to S17 and looses an arrow.
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Attack on G4 32 vs AC; DMG 31
Sharpe - [(AC 27/18/22) - CMD 26; HP 100/100] - [Charles] d20+22=26 ; d20+22=37 ; d20+17=24 ; d20+12=16 ; d8+19=26 ; d8+19=21 ; d8+19=23 ; d8+19=22 ; d8+19=26 ; 2d6=9 ; 2d6=3 ; 2d6=8 ; 2d6=9 ; 2d6=6 ; Tuesday February 9th, 2021 5:52:37 AM
OOC - (sorry refresh post) Sharpe steps back 5 ft to S18 and yells "its happening again!" before looseing a volley trying to put the gouls down quickly,
----- Full Attack on G1 then G2 26 vs AC; DMG 59 37vs AC; DMG 31 24 vs AC; DMG 31 16 vs AC; DMG 32
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 113/113 AC:25(T:16/FF:20) CMD:29 WS 5/5 SB 7/7 LL 12/12) 13d6=42 ; Tuesday February 9th, 2021 8:04:55 AM
Turning to face the attacks from behind, "Damn these things are tough. Do we want to trap them in with us, at least kill a couple without them running away?" Gaffer clutches his focus tight as he casts Flame Stike, centered on S14 so that it catches both G1 and G2 without getting to close to Sharpe, grimacing as the column of flame creates eerie shadows against the ghouls.
Flame Strike: 13d6 = 21 Fire Damage, 21 Divine damage
----- Active Effects ----- Pass Without Trace - Cannot be tracked by non magical means Daylight - 60 feet bright light, 60 feet raised light level - 130 min
The fighter drops his bow, and swings around Sharpe and Gaffer to get to the ghouls behind. His axes appear in his hands as he moves. Arriving at the closest creature, he falls into a more defensive stance, and strikes out at it.
----- Drop Weapon, Move while drawing axes. Move to S17 Fighting Defensively (+2ac, -4 hit) Atk G1 if alive, else G2.
Hit ac 39 for 20 hp damage.
Sarge [AC 21; HP 70/70] (Kathy) Tuesday February 9th, 2021 5:04:38 PM
"Skirmishers," Sarge mutters. "Not my favorite."
Seeing Dez is holding his own, Sarge moves toward Sharpe and Gaffer [to T-19]. Then she activates her Aura of Protection domain ability. She and all her allies within 30 feet get a +1 deflection bonus to AC and resistance 5 against acid, cold, electricity, fire, and sonic.
Ghoul sighting Combat Round 4 - DM Dank d20+13=14 ; d20+25=33 ; d20+28=42 ; d20+28=40 ; d8+15=20 ; d6+15=19 ; d6+15=17 ; d20+25=40 ; d20+28=29 ; d20+28=33 ; d8+15=23 ; Tuesday February 9th, 2021 10:30:18 PM
Toston pulls a rod as he moves forward and casts Shield and another Scorching Ray Hitting the ghoul twice Sharpe takes a step back and fires, but only one of his shots is true. The creature collapses into a lifeless pile Gaffer turns and casts Flame Strike, engulfing the ghoul Des heals himself and strikes at the ghoul attacking him, hitting once. Hmerrin drops his bow and wheels about, Drawing axes, he closes and attacks the last ghoul in the back ranks of the party Sarge moves back next to Toston and provides holy protection to those about her. All PC's receive +1 deflection bonus to AC and resistance 5 acid, cold, electricity, fire, and sonic
The ghoul on Des continues to attack savagely Des Hit AC 33/42/40 Dmg Bite 20 + Fort DC 24 Else Paralysis / Claw 19/17 Total Dmg 56 The other Ghoul retaliates at Hmerrin Hmerrin Hit AC 40/29/33 Dmg Bite 23 + Fort DC 24 Else Paralysis + Fort DC 26 Else Disease 1d3 Dex and 1d3 Con
Coming out of the darkness of the corridor ahead comes another ghoul, slathering and shreiking as if closes terrifyingly quickly
Ghouls 1 AC 29 DESTROYED 2 AC 29 Dmg 62 3 AC 29 Dmg 40 6 AC 29 Dmg
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 134/134; AC:39/24/32 - CMD 34 d20+10=28 ; 4d6+4=21 ; d20+10=24 ; 4d6+4=17 ; d20+10=16 ; 4d6+4=23 ; d20+10=15 ; 4d6+4=22 ; Wednesday February 10th, 2021 1:04:46 AM
Toston takes a 5 foot step to S20 and then casts both a quickened and normal scorching ray at Ghoul 3
(28 vs Touch; 21 fire damage) (24 vs Touch; 17 fire damage) (16 vs Touch; 23 fire damage if that hits) (15 vs Touch; 22 fire damage if that hits)
If all fiery rays hit then 83 fire damage total to Ghoul 3
Active Effects: Mage Armor - 8 hours : +4 AC Shield - 79/80 rounds : +4 shield to AC; immunity magic missile Message - 80 min : whispered conversations as group Light - 80 min : curveblade shines like a torch
1/3 - metamagic charges left 5/7 - 1st level spells left 3/7 - 2nd level spells left
Sharpe - [(AC 27/18/22) - CMD 26; HP 100/100] - [Charles] d20+24=31 ; d20+24=36 ; d20+19=21 ; d20+14=29 ; d8+15=17 ; d8+15=16 ; d8+15=22 ; d8+15=16 ; 2d6=8 ; 2d6=5 ; Wednesday February 10th, 2021 8:33:07 AM
Sharpe leans to the side as his allies rush past, appriciative he looses a volley over Hmerrin's shoulder, whiping his head around to track key targets. ---------------------------------- Full Attack on G2 then G6 then G3 31 vs AC; DMG 44 36 vs AC; DMG 30 21 vs AC; DMG Miss 29 vs AC; DMG 21
Desdichado stands his ground, and heals himself a bit, but he's not sure how much longer he can continue to fight these things off.
In the back of his mind, he remembers his conversation with Toston about these creatures being outsiders. Feeling overwhelmed, he tries to Alignment Channel versus the creatures. "Hope none of you are secretly evil outsiders!" he shouts to the group. "Hold steady!"
(Alignment channel vs. evil outsiders: 29, Will save: 21)
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 130/153 AC:34 T:20 FF:26 CMD:33) HELPLESS d20+14=22 ; d20+14=33 ; Wednesday February 10th, 2021 5:12:51 PM Fort v Paralysis: 22 Fail Fort v Disease: 35 Success
Hmerrin's limbs go leaden, and he finds he's unable to move.
Gaffer curses himself for not preparing any healing as he says Des caught between two ghouls. Seeing Sharpe and Toston pouring out damage onto two of the Ghouls, he casts another Flame Strike on T25 to catch G6.
Flame Strike (reflex for half): 28 Fire damage, 28 Divine damage
----- Active Effects ----- Pass Without Trace - Cannot be tracked by non magical means Daylight - 60 feet bright light, 60 feet raised light level - 130 min
Sarge [AC 21; HP 70/70] (Kathy) 5d6=19 ; Wednesday February 10th, 2021 10:21:13 PM
Seeing another ghoul advance, Sarge channels positive energy, aiming it to harm undead.
[19 damage to undead; DC 17 Will save for half.]
Ghoul sighting Combat Round 5 - DM Dank d20+15=22 ; d20+15=26 ; d20+15=32 ; d20+13=29 ; d20+25=44 ; d20+28=44 ; d20+28=29 ; d8+15=21 ; d6+15=20 ; d20+15=18 ; d20+15=18 ; d20+25=39 ; d20+28=43 ; d20+28=46 ; d8+15=21 ; d6+15=21 ; d6+15=20 ; Wednesday February 10th, 2021 10:47:07 PM
Toston steps towards Sarge and Des and casts Scorching Ray twice, thanks to his metamagic rod The first spell hits both times, but the second spell completely misses Sharpe fires a volley into the ghouls attacking Hmerrin. Impaling it 3 times. Des heals himself again and stands his ground. The Paladin then sends forth a burst of positive energy. Paladin channel works like clerics. Making 2 Types of targets to choose from Undead and living. If Undead is chosen, All undead in 30' take damage. If Living are chosen, all living creaturesa are healed DM assumes your language indicating Undead and damage is chosen Hmerrin is paralyzed! Gaffer casts Flame Strike at the newest ghoulish attacker. Sarge also channels holy power in a burst about herself
The ghoul before the helpless Hmerrin blasts to dust with the second wave of positive energy The other ghouls survive the energy bursts as well as the Flame Strike.
With a hiss and a shift to its right, the ghoul on Des lashes out yet again. Des Hit AC 44/44/29 Bite 21 + Fort DC 24 ELSE Paralysis / Claw 20 Total Dmg 41 The newest arrival comes after Sarge Sarge Hit AC 39/43/46 Bite 21 + Fort DC 24 ELSE Paralysis + Fort DC 26 Else Disease 1d3 Dex and 1d3 Con / Claw 21 + Fort DC 26 Else Disease 1d3 Dex and 1d3 Con / Claw 20 + Fort DC 26 Else Disease 1d3 Dex and 1d3 Con Sarge total Dmg 62 + (1) Fort DC 24 Else Paralysis AND (3) Fort DC 26 Else Disease 1d3 Dex and 1d3 Con
Ghouls 1 AC 29 DESTROYED 2 AC 29 DESTROYED 3 AC 29 Dmg 100 4 AC 29 Dmg 137 5 AC 29 Dmg 6 AC 29 Dmg 51
Hmerrin can make another Fort DC 24 to break the paralysis.
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 55/144; AC:26/12/26 - CMD 26] DR:3/- Thursday February 11th, 2021 12:16:35 AM OOC: Just to clarify, I took the "alignment channel" feat this level, which I think I have to choose between affecting living/undead or outsiders. Toston and Dez had a conversation about these ghouls possibly being outsiders since they dont seem like normal undead.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 134/134; AC:39/24/32 - CMD 34 d20+10=25 ; d20+10=13 ; 4d6+4=24 ; d20+10=25 ; 4d6+4=21 ; d20+10=21 ; 4d6+4=22 ; Thursday February 11th, 2021 4:21:30 AM
Toston fires off another round of scorching rays at G3 and then uses the last charge of his metamagic rod to do it again.
Normal (25 vs Touch; 24 fire damage) (13 vs Touch; miss) Quickened (25 vs Touch; 21 fire damage) (21 vs Touch; 22 fire damage)
If any of the rays cause Ghoul 3 to be destroyed switch to Ghoul 6 for the remaining.
Active Effects: Mage Armor - 8 hours : +4 AC Shield - 79/80 rounds : +4 shield to AC; immunity magic missile Message - 80 min : whispered conversations as group Light - 80 min : curveblade shines like a torch
0/1 - breathe weapon left 0/3 - metamagic charges left 5/7 - 1st level spells left 1/7 - 2nd level spells left
Sharpe - [(AC 27/18/22) - CMD 26; HP 100/100] - [Charles] d20+24=41 ; d20+24=31 ; d20+19=20 ; d20+14=15 ; d8+19=22 ; d8+19=21 ; d8+19=20 ; 2d6=4 ; 2d6=5 ; 2d6=4 ; Thursday February 11th, 2021 11:53:19 AM
Concerned for the ally that just threw himself infront into danger ahead of Sharpe, Sharpe fires past the party at the remaining gouls and with a raised voice. "has the desease got you, fight it". Sharpe then keeps his eyes on the rear of the part watching for anything comming at Hmerrin.
---------------------------------- Full Attack G6 then G3 41 vs AC; DMG 51 31 vs AC; DMG 24 19 vs AC; DMG Miss 15 vs AC; DMG Miss
Sarge [AC 21; HP -6/57] (Kathy) d20+14=34 ; d20+14=16 ; d20+14=32 ; d20+14=17 ; d3=3 ; d3=3 ; d3=2 ; d3=3 ; Thursday February 11th, 2021 2:49:46 PM
Sarge drops to the ground, unconscious.
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 130/153 AC:34 T:20 FF:26 CMD:33) HELPLESS d20+14=21 ; Thursday February 11th, 2021 5:34:52 PM
Hmerrin wills himself to move, but his body won't answer.
[Fort Save 21: Fail]
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 113/113 AC:25(T:16/FF:20) CMD:29 WS 5/5 SB 7/7 LL 12/12) d8+5=9 ; Thursday February 11th, 2021 5:54:00 PM
Seeing Sarge drop on the other side, Gaffer hurries over to her side.
(OOC: I am unclear on the rules of dragging/moving an unconscious party member, and the rules of attack of opportunity. I do not want to do anything that provokes an attack on Sarge.)
Ideally, Gaffer would like to drag Sarge into S21 and then stand himself in S22. Following that he will draw his Wand of Cure Light Wound, dropping his focus, and use it to heal Sarge (4+5=9 Healing)
The priority is on healing Sarge and if he cannot move her out of the way, he will move to S23 instead to be an alternative target.
----- Active Effects ----- Pass Without Trace - Cannot be tracked by non magical means Daylight - 60 feet bright light, 60 feet raised light level - 130 min
Ghoul sighting Combat Round 6 - DM Dank d20+28=40 ; d6+15=16 ; d20+25=32 ; d20+28=37 ; d20+28=36 ; d8+15=17 ; d6+15=20 ; d6+15=19 ; Thursday February 11th, 2021 10:02:01 PM
Toston sends another set of Scorching Ray spells into the ghoul attacking Des Des heals himself and strikes the ghoul and it falls lifeless to the floor Sharpe fires at the ghoul tearing into Sarge hitting it twice Sarge collapses. Hmerrin still cannot move Gaffer leaps over to the Sarge, the ghoul shifts and takes a swipe at the druid as he stoops to drag Sarge back AoO HIt AC 40 Dmg 16 Fort Save DC 26 1d3 Dex and 1d3 Con
The ghoul ignores Gaffer and the fallen cleric and turns it's attention to the paladin [b]Dez[/i] Hit AC 32/37/36 Dmg 17/20/19 causing Des to fall
Ghouls 1 AC 29 DESTROYED 2 AC 29 DESTROYED 3 AC 29 DESTROYED 4 AC 29 Dmg 137 5 AC 29 Dmg 6 AC 29 Dmg 51
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 134/134; AC:39/24/32 - CMD 34 8d6+8=40 ; Friday February 12th, 2021 1:37:44 AM
Toston moves to U22 and this time casts a fireball targetting the intersection of squares S26,T26,S27,T27 getting squares S23 - S30, T23 - T30, U24 - U29 and V28 and V29 as everywhere else is blocked by stone walls.
Ghoul 6 must make a DC 19 Reflex Save or take 40 fire damage; success means only 20 fire damage
Active Effects: Mage Armor - 8 hours : +4 AC Shield - 77/80 rounds : +4 shield to AC; immunity magic missile Message - 80 min : whispered conversations as group Light - 80 min : curveblade shines like a torch
0/1 - breathe weapon left 0/3 - metamagic charges left 5/7 - 1st level spells left 1/7 - 2nd level spells left 5/6 - 3rd level spells left
Sarge [AC 21; HP 3/44] (Kathy) 5d6=15 ; d20+11=13 ; d20+11=27 ; d20+11=30 ; d3=3 ; d3=2 ; Friday February 12th, 2021 2:43:36 PM
Sarge sits up, groggy. She's pretty sure she's not going to survive this. But before she goes, she sends another wave of positive energy out to harm the undead.
[15 damage; DC 17 Will save for half]
Miraculously, she manages to heal one instance of the disease and make her first save against another. She fails one save, however, and takes more ability damage.
Gaffer surprises himself by resisting the disease and hopes it's a feat he can repeat as he casts Remove Disease on Sarge, ignoring the ghoul behind him. (Remove Disease CL check: 27 and 21. A little unclear if Sarge has 1 or 2 diseases remaining. The first roll was a 27 so either way she is cured of one disease.)
Seeing Des stable beside him, Gaffer feels a little less panicked and turns back to face the Ghoul, bracing for more attacks.
----- Active Effects ----- Pass Without Trace - Cannot be tracked by non magical means Daylight - 60 feet bright light, 60 feet raised light level - 130 min
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 130/153 AC:32 T:18 FF:26 CMD:33) d20+14=26 ; d20+21=37 ; d8+21=27 ; Friday February 12th, 2021 5:23:05 PM
Fort vs paralyis: 26 Save.
Hmerrin feels the strength return to his arms and legs.
Pivoting, he strides quickly down the corridor, and plants an axe into the remaining ghoul.
--- Move to U22. Atk ghoul. Power attack Hits ac 37 for 27 hp damage
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 134/134; AC:39/24/32 - CMD 34 Monday February 15th, 2021 12:38:35 AM
Time slows down for Toston as he waits to see the effect of the fireball
Ghoul sighting Combat Round 7 - DM Dank d20+12=29 ; d12=2 ; d20+15=34 ; Monday February 15th, 2021 10:09:33 AM
Toston moves up and detonates a Fireball spell behind the ghoul Gaffer resists the disease attacking his own system and removes the disease from Sarge with Cure Diesease. Sarge channels positive energy, harming the ghoul Hmerrin breaks free of the paralysis and comes at teh ghoul, striking with an ax.
The ghoul turns and flees into the darkness
Sarge is commpletely cured, no need for any additional saves
Ghouls 1 AC 29 DESTROYED 2 AC 29 DESTROYED 3 AC 29 DESTROYED 4 AC 29 Dmg 137 5 AC 29 Dmg 6 AC 29 Dmg 105
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 130/153 AC:32 T:18 FF:26 CMD:33) d20+21=28 ; d8+21=22 ; Monday February 15th, 2021 11:27:43 AM
"Toston, you got front."
Hmerrin moves to the back of the formation. Axes out, he awaits another attack.
"Can you guys quickly heal up here, or do we need to back up again?" he asks.
-- Ready attack. Power attack Hit ac 28 for 22 hp damage
Sarge [AC 21; HP 24/44] (Kathy) d6=4 ; d6=6 ; d6=4 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; d6=2 ; d6=5 ; Monday February 15th, 2021 1:47:21 PM
"No, I'm fine. Just gotta rest for a second. Ow." Sarge waves a hand and accidentally pokes herself in the eye. "How 'bout some healing?"
She channels positive energy again, this time to heal.
Everybody heals 21.
Sarge's Dex: 2. Sarge's Con: 6.
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 113/113 AC:25(T:16/FF:20) CMD:29 WS 5/5 SB 7/7 LL 12/12) Monday February 15th, 2021 7:43:24 PM
As the Ghouls scamper off Gaffer is quick to cast Wall of Stone on W22/V22 as he did before. Not exactly giving the party safety but removing the flanking path for the time being.
"Is everyone mostly alright and undiseased?"
----- Active Effects ----- Pass Without Trace - Cannot be tracked by non magical means Daylight - 60 feet bright light, 60 feet raised light level - 130 min
As Sarge's healing wave flows over him, Desdichado wakes up and gives himself a healing boost. Seeing a few bodies of ghouls on the ground, he says, "Guess the others ran off, huh?"
"So, same strategy as before?"
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 134/134; AC:39/24/32 - CMD 34 Tuesday February 16th, 2021 12:43:15 AM
Toston casts fly on himself and takes the lead as Hmerrin suggests flying towards the top of the hallway so as to get a little perspective and potentially see farther out or to make it harder for any ambushing ghouls to attack him.
Active Effects: Mage Armor - 8 hours : +4 AC Shield - 76/80 rounds : +4 shield to AC; immunity magic missile Message - 80 min : whispered conversations as group Light - 80 min : curveblade shines like a torch Fly - 80 / 80 rounds - 60 foot fly speed(good); + 8 (CL + manueverability bonus) to fly skill
0/1 - breathe weapon left 0/3 - metamagic charges left 5/7 - 1st level spells left 1/7 - 2nd level spells left 4/6 - 3rd level spells lef
Sharpe - [(AC 27/18/22) - CMD 26; HP 100/100] - [Charles] d20+24=28 ; d20+24=41 ; d20+19=36 ; d20+14=25 ; d8+15=19 ; d8+15=18 ; d6=2 ; 2d6=10 ; 2d6=7 ; Tuesday February 16th, 2021 11:41:28 AM
Timing his shots for the gaps in the combat, sharpe fires on the last goul.
---------------------------------- Full Attack Goul 28 vs AC; DMG Miss 41 vs AC; DMG 29 36 vs AC; DMG 25 25 vs AC; DMG Miss
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 113/113 AC:25(T:16/FF:20) CMD:29 WS 5/5 SB 7/7 LL 12/12) d4=4 ; d4=4 ; Tuesday February 16th, 2021 12:56:22 PM
If there are no immediate threats after summoning his wall, Gaffer will look to spend 30 or so seconds casting a pair of Lesser Restorations on Sarge, letting her restore 4 points to an ability score, twice.
----- Active Effects ----- Pass Without Trace - Cannot be tracked by non magical means Daylight - 60 feet bright light, 60 feet raised light level - 130 min
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 51/144; AC:26/12/26 - CMD 26] DR:3/- Tuesday February 16th, 2021 5:55:31 PM
Desdichado calls to Toston "See anything?"
Ghoul sighting Combat Round 8 - DM Dank Tuesday February 16th, 2021 6:04:07 PM
Hmerrin gets back into the formation and asks about how quickly Sarge and Dez can get back into fighting shape Sarge insists she is ok and sends another healing wave through the party (Party Heal 21) Gaffer seals the area to the left of the group and then casts several more spells to remove the ill effects of the disease from Sarge. (letting her restore 4 points to an ability score, twice.) Des gets up, grabs his sword and Lays Hands on himself Toston casts Fly upon himself and moves forward a little to take the lead spot and to stay up by the ceiling, at this point about 15' high
The ghoul skittered down the hall and disappeared into the black, just exiting Tostons sight beyond the dim of the Daylight spell. The gnome spots another ghoul down the hall, in the dim light poking its head from around a corner, only 40' away. It watches the fleeing ghoul for a breif moment and then turns it's attention back to the party
Sorry Sharpe, I forgot to move the ghoul on the map. There was no target.
Currently Gaffer is casting spells on Sarge Only Toston can see the peeking ghoul
Sarge [AC 21; HP 44/44] (Kathy) d6=6 ; d6=6 ; d6=6 ; d6=2 ; d6=4 ; Tuesday February 16th, 2021 10:51:52 PM
"How 'bout some more healing?" Sarge lets out another healing burst, this time for 24.
She tries to pick up her hammer, drops it, tries to pick it up again, drops it agin, tries to pick it up again, and drops it on her other hand. "Ow."
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 134/134; AC:39/24/32 - CMD 34 8d6+8=42 ; d20+25=29 ; d20+24=41 ; Wednesday February 17th, 2021 1:07:02 AM
Toston whispers throught the benefit of his message spell, "You guys see to Sarge. We still got company about 35 to 40 feet down the hallway coming out of a side passage. I'm going to try to hurt it with fire but it might come down to attack so I'm going to hit it with a spell then lower myself a little to interdict it should it decide to come at us instead of scamper off. I don't want Sarge taking more damage. I'm pretty much unscathed right now so I'll wither the brunt of any assault."
Toston drops a second fire ball on the intersection of S34, T34, S35 and T35. It will get squares: S31 through S38, T31 through T38, Q32, R32 through R37 (including Ghoul at R32), U34 through U37, V32 through V34 and W34 (I think as the fire should go through the opening at V34 and still hit where it would unimpeded)
Ghoul 5 must make a DC 19 reflex save or take 42 fire damage. Success means only 21 fire damage.
Toston lowers himself to be floating slightly above the floor after dropping the fireball.
(Fly: 29) (Perception: 41)
Active Effects: Mage Armor - 8 hours : +4 AC Shield - 75/80 rounds : +4 shield to AC; immunity magic missile Message - 80 min : whispered conversations as group Light - 80 min : curveblade shines like a torch Fly - 79 / 80 rounds - 60 foot fly speed(good); + 8 (CL + manueverability bonus) to fly skill
Passive Effects: Blindsense: 30 ft
0/1 - breathe weapon left 0/3 - metamagic charges left 5/7 - 1st level spells left 1/7 - 2nd level spells left 3/6 - 3rd level spells left
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 130/153 AC:32 T:18 FF:26 CMD:33) Wednesday February 17th, 2021 2:41:19 PM Fully healed, but posting from iPhone and can’t scroll right to update
Hmerrin holds his position, fully expecting a ghoulie to pop up any second.
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 75/144; AC:26/12/26 - CMD 26] DR:3/- Wednesday February 17th, 2021 5:40:33 PM
Desdichado waits for Toston to give a signal to move forward.
Ghoul sighting Combat Round 9 - DM Dank d20+13=32 ; d20+25=40 ; d8+15=22 ; Wednesday February 17th, 2021 10:22:52 PM
Sarge sends another healing wave ALL PC's Heal 24 Toston lets the group know through the Message spell that another ghoul is lurking just ahead and he is going to engage it Toston then casts Fireball and floats down just above the floor Hmerrin and Des hold for what happens next Sharpe Gaffer
The ghoul flattens against the wall as the fireball erupts, protecting it from some of the magical fire. Toston at near floor level coaxes it out and it explodes from its hiding place The creature then steps fully out and is on the gnome in seconds. The needle teeth puncturing Toston's forearm Toston Hit AC 40 Dmg 22 + Fort DC 24 Paralysis
Ghouls 1 AC 29 DESTROYED 2 AC 29 DESTROYED 3 AC 29 DESTROYED 4 AC 29 Dmg 137 5 AC 29 Dmg 21 6 AC 29 Dmg 51
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 112/134; AC:39/24/32 - CMD 34 d20+11=23 ; Thursday February 18th, 2021 1:16:17 AM
23 vs DC 24 = failure :(
Toston is paralyzed and cannot move.
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 75/144; AC:26/12/26 - CMD 26] DR:3/- d20+20=32 ; d12+9=21 ; Thursday February 18th, 2021 1:27:53 PM
Desdichado moves around the outside to T:26 and takes a swing at the Ghoul, giving it a good smack.
32 vs AC; 21 damage
Sarge [AC 21; HP 44/44] (Kathy) d20+16=30 ; d8=7 ; Thursday February 18th, 2021 2:35:04 PM
"Gotta help Toston," Sarge says. She stands up, and somehow runs into the wall. "Ow."
She casts Spiritual Weapon, which shouldn't be affected by her current clumsiness. She hits AC 30 for 10 damage.
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 153/153 AC:32 T:18 FF:26 CMD:33) d20+21=28 ; d8+21=25 ; Thursday February 18th, 2021 4:27:59 PM
Hmerrin swings in from the other side of Toston, and slams an axe into the ghoul.
---
Move to S25. Hit ac 28 for 25 hp damage.
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 113/113 AC:25(T:16/FF:20) CMD:29 WS 5/5 SB 7/7 LL 12/12) d3=3 ; Thursday February 18th, 2021 8:52:35 PM
Having mostly prepared area attacks, rather than casting for damage, Gaffer begins casting summon nature's ally at 5th level, preparing himself to summon 3 tigers at S27, T27 and T26.
"Let's see if we can pin you in."
----- Active Effects ----- Pass Without Trace - Cannot be tracked by non magical means Daylight - 60 feet bright light, 60 feet raised light level - 130 min
Ghoul sighting Combat Round 9 - DM Dank Thursday February 18th, 2021 10:40:55 PM
Sorry guys power issues. From my phone.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 112/134; AC:39/24/32 - CMD 34 Friday February 19th, 2021 12:20:02 AM
Time slows down for paralyed Toston.
(OOC: Checking In)
Sarge [AC 21; HP 44/44] (Kathy) Saturday February 20th, 2021 11:44:01 PM
[FWIW, Hide from Undead is still up. Though I don't think we'll have much luck hiding from the one we're currently pummeling.]
Ghoul sighting Combat Round 10 - DM Dank d4=2 ; d20+21=41 ; d20+21=36 ; d20+21=39 ; d20+16=36 ; d20+16=36 ; d20+11=12 ; d8+22=29 ; d8+22=27 ; d8+22=23 ; d8+22=29 ; d8+22=28 ; d8+22=27 ; d8+22=24 ; Sunday February 21st, 2021 5:22:36 PM
Toston is paralyzed Des moves up and hits the ghoul Sarge casts Spiritual Weapon which strikes true Gaffer casts a summoning spell and cuts off the ghouls escape with tigers Hmerrin moves up and hits the ghoul as well Sharpe fires a volley and kills the ghoul
Ghouls 1 AC 29 DESTROYED 2 AC 29 DESTROYED 3 AC 29 DESTROYED 4 AC 29 Dmg 137 5 AC 29 DESTROYED 6 AC 29 Dmg 51
Toston can attempt another save Fort DC 24 to break the paralysis.
Also, I am not sure if you have heard, but Charles needs to step away for a time, but plans to be back. For now Sharpe will be heading back up to meet up with Eisenhorne. I filled in for him on the last part of this and don't worry, future things will take into account the new party makeup
He then rises towards the ceiling again with his flight to get a better vantage of how things stand.
Fly: 27 Perception: 43
Active Effects: Mage Armor - 8 hours : +4 AC Shield - 73/80 rounds : +4 shield to AC; immunity magic missile Message - 80 min : whispered conversations as group Light - 80 min : curveblade shines like a torch Fly - 77 / 80 rounds - 60 foot fly speed(good); + 8 (CL + manueverability bonus) to fly skill
Passive Effects: Blindsense: 30 ft
0/1 - breathe weapon left 0/3 - metamagic charges left 5/7 - 1st level spells left 1/7 - 2nd level spells left 3/6 - 3rd level spells left
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 75/144; AC:26/12/26 - CMD 26] DR:3/- Monday February 22nd, 2021 12:25:43 PM
Desdichado moves forward to where one of the ghouls had backed away. (S:31) (OOC: I think it moved in that direction, right?)
Ghoul sighting Combat Round 9 - DM Dank Monday February 22nd, 2021 6:31:50 PM
Sorry guys power issues. From my phone.
"Well, I guess we're ready to move on?" he asks. "Gaffer, can you ask the nice kitties to take point?"
Hmerrin will move to the rear of the party.
Sarge [AC 21; HP 44/44] (Kathy) Monday February 22nd, 2021 7:29:59 PM
"Move on. Right." Sarge tries to put one foot in front of the other. She puts one foot on top of the other and falls down. "Ow."
"Sorry, guys. I think I'm going to need some help with this clumsiness before we continue."
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 113/113 AC:25(T:16/FF:20) CMD:29 WS 5/5 SB 7/7 LL 12/12) Monday February 22nd, 2021 9:32:03 PM
Gaffer does his best to corale the Tigers to move forward infront while he himself stays near the back of the group.
"Let me know if you want any walls thrown up, I've got a couple left."
Ghoul sighting Combat over - DM Dank Monday February 22nd, 2021 10:25:28 PM
Toston breaks the paralysis and floats towards the ceiling Des moves forward and Hmerrin calls for the whole group to move forward Gaffer attempts to get the tigers to do what he wants, however they are cats and so herding them is a challenge
The ghoul that fled down the passage the party now walks does not reappear. Gaffer has several more spells to seal off areas with walls and of course, his Daylight spell moves with illuminating the area about him.
The tigers flank up with their perceived friend, Gaffer. Unless the druid is point, the tigers are not. Barring some way to communicate with them, Speak with Animals
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 112/134; AC:39/24/32 - CMD 34 d20+24=39 ; 4d4+4=13 ; Tuesday February 23rd, 2021 1:37:33 AM
Toston says, "I'll remain a little ahead at elevation keeping my eyes out for ghouls. If I see any I'll let you guys know right away."
Perception: 39
Toston readies an action to fire off a magic missile should he find any ghoul. (13 damage; auto hits)
Active Effects: Mage Armor - 8 hours : +4 AC Shield - 72/80 rounds : +4 shield to AC; immunity magic missile Message - 80 min : whispered conversations as group Light - 80 min : curveblade shines like a torch Fly - 76 / 80 rounds - 60 foot fly speed(good); + 8 (CL + manueverability bonus) to fly skill
Passive Effects: Blindsense: 30 ft
0/1 - breathe weapon left 0/3 - metamagic charges left 5/7 - 1st level spells left 1/7 - 2nd level spells left 3/6 - 3rd level spells left
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 75/144; AC:26/12/26 - CMD 26] DR:3/- d20+11=29 ; 6d6=18 ; Tuesday February 23rd, 2021 4:19:30 PM
Desdichado tries using the Mercy to Remove Disease on Sarge (plus damage recovery, just in case).
Remove Disease: 29 vs DC Lay on Hands: 18
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 113/113 AC:25(T:16/FF:20) CMD:29 WS 5/5 SB 7/7 LL 12/12) Tuesday February 23rd, 2021 7:40:47 PM
"Do we think more Ghouls are being created? If we back up and rest now, will we have an easier time finishing the rest off, and maybe be able to move forward properly?"
Gaffer holds of on casting Speak With Animals and instead moves to the front of the group with the tigers in tow, though they won't stay around too much longer.
----- Active Effects ----- Pass Without Trace - Cannot be tracked by non magical means Daylight - 60 feet bright light, 60 feet raised light level - 130 min Summon Nature's Ally - 3 tigers - 13 rounds total
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 153/153 AC:32 T:18 FF:26 CMD:33) Tuesday February 23rd, 2021 7:48:54 PM
Hmerrin notes Sarge's difficulties, and answers Gaffer's question with one of his own.
"Sarge? Your call. Have you got the spells to heal yourself up? If not, we drop back."
Ghoul sighting Combat over - DM Dank Tuesday February 23rd, 2021 10:11:49 PM
Toston remains aloft and Gaffer moves forward with the summoned tigers. Des attempts to cure Sarge. The dwarf cleric is already free of the disease. She is still suffering from some of the ailments. Sarge current has -2 to her dex Hmerrin puts the question of dropping back with Sarge
The chambers and dark corridors ahead are quiet. Somewhere two wounded ghoul like creatures are stalking, but they apparently don't have the stomach for another conflict quite yet
Does the party fall back or push on? The question is to Sarge
Sarge [AC 21; HP 44/44] (Kathy) Tuesday February 23rd, 2021 10:29:19 PM
[Correction. Not -2 to Dex. Sarge's current Dexterity score is 2. It was 10, now it's 2. ]
"I can prepare a Lesser Restoration and cast it," Sarge say. "But you guys have to stop poking ghouls long enough for me to do it."
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 112/134; AC:39/24/32 - CMD 34 d20+24=38 ; d20+25=28 ; Wednesday February 24th, 2021 12:52:12 AM
Toston says, "I thought the crystal thing was spawning monsters. Wouldn't that suggest that more could be added to their number if we delay? If we continue are we going to be able to establish a base camp or something farther ahead? Do we split the difference, allow Sarge a respite to recover but then press on with Gaffer sealing passageways until he runs out of spells before falling back? How much healing and resources does everyone have left anyway? I used my metamagic rod for the day and breathe weapon. I have half my 3rd level spells left and a single second level spell. I can still fight without magic but these monsters are tough so I don't know that if we press on will we get too far and not be able to fall back if we need to?"
Toston keeps an eye out for ghoul activity but does not engage. He will report anything he sees to his friends though
Perception: 38 Fly: 28 to hover at his higher elevation.
Active Effects: Mage Armor - 8 hours : +4 AC Shield - 71/80 rounds : +4 shield to AC; immunity magic missile Message - 80 min : whispered conversations as group Light - 80 min : curveblade shines like a torch Fly - 75 / 80 rounds - 60 foot fly speed(good); + 8 (CL + manueverability bonus) to fly skill
Passive Effects: Blindsense: 30 ft
0/1 - breathe weapon left 0/3 - metamagic charges left 5/7 - 1st level spells left 1/7 - 2nd level spells left 3/6 - 3rd level spells left
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 153/153 AC:32 T:18 FF:26 CMD:33) Wednesday February 24th, 2021 6:45:52 PM
Hmerrin listens to Sarge and Toston, and decides to interpret both replies as "we're in trouble".
"We fall back," he announces. "Not as far as the dwarf wall, but back to the beginning of this tunnel complex. We set up camp there, everyone rests to get their spells back, and we try again.
Gaffer, are these walls you're putting up permanent, and can you take one down that you put up without casting another spell on it? I'm wondering if you can seal the entrance to this area once we've fallen back."
Regardless of the answer, Hmerrin asks Dez to take point, and move back to the start. Gaffer to follow, then Sarge, then Hmerrin, then Toston.
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 75/144; AC:26/12/26 - CMD 26] DR:3/- Wednesday February 24th, 2021 7:53:41 PM
Desdichado nods and makes his way warily back to the entrance.
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 113/113 AC:25(T:16/FF:20) CMD:29 WS 5/5 SB 7/7 LL 12/12) Wednesday February 24th, 2021 9:47:07 PM
Gaffer falls in line as Hmerrin guides the party in retreat.
"The walls are permenant, I can use another spell to change them after they are built, but otherwise they stay as they are."
If the party are going for a long rest, Gaffer will cast his remaining two wall spells on the two openings closet to the party. Likely, V7 and Q8. If they are just giving Sarge time to prepare the spell she needs he will hold on to the spells.
"If more are being created, I wonder if our best bet is to reclaim the areas one by one. Seal off the entrance ahead, clear it out, make an opening for ourselves and move forward."
----- Active Effects ----- Pass Without Trace - Cannot be tracked by non magical means Daylight - 60 feet bright light, 60 feet raised light level - 130 min Summon Nature's Ally - 3 tigers - 13 rounds total
Dark and Dark - DM Dank Wednesday February 24th, 2021 10:27:17 PM
Sarge and Toston give an assessment of where they stand and Hmerrin takes the news as the group needs to fall back and so he calls for it Gaffer's Wall of Stone are permanent. Physical damage or other magic would be required to take them down. The group is pulling back, but not as far and Gaffer casts more spells of Wall of Stone...V7 and Q8. Dez takes point on the return and the group notes a couple torches Hmerrin tossed down side passages are missing If Toston is correct, time could be essential, an open portal to another dimension or plane or whatever, means the longer it exists the more creatures could come through
The group takes position just outside the last breeched wall the dwarves originally erected. A grim reminder that Walls of Stone is not a permanent solution. Toston, Sarge and Gaffer need nearly 22 hours to regain spells and abilities. Dez and Hmerrin stand ready at watch
Over the next 3 hours, the pair watches as the glowing of the torchlight of Hmerrin's side tosses are suddenly snuffed out
At hour 8 a blue light pulse illuminates the far off hall, a flicker in the black. A deep resonance bass rolls though the ground, more felt than heard, a higher pitched hiss answers. Scraping, tapping in a broken rythym begins...then nothing. Just the dark.
Hours slowly move on, the dark and silence persist and at long last, Gaffer and Sarge prepare their spells and Toston awakens refreshed. It crept in slowly over the course of hours and hours or dark, but each of you 'hears' within the enclosed caverns sssshhhhhhhhhhhhhh like a constant background in your head.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 125/134; AC:35/24/28 - CMD 34 Thursday February 25th, 2021 1:40:51 AM
Toston wakes up feeling refreshed. He recasts mage armor, message and light this time choosing his metamagic rod instead of a curveblade.
He says, "So do you think the third time is a charge and we are going to make it past the hallway of ghoulish doom and what is that hissing noise?"
Active Effects: Mage Armor - 8 hours : +4 AC Message - 80 min : whispered conversations as group Light - 80 min : metamagic rod shines like a torch
Sarge [AC 21; HP 96/96] (Kathy) Thursday February 25th, 2021 3:51:21 PM
Before they rest, Sarge is able to prepare and cast enough Lesser Restoration spells to get herself back to full strength. Not to mention full dex and con.
"Do we want Hide from Undead again?" she asks. "I mean, it did work some."
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 75/144; AC:26/12/26 - CMD 26] DR:3/- Thursday February 25th, 2021 6:21:34 PM
"Everybody ready to head back into the creepy blue ghost light?" asks Desdichado. "I'm really hoping the ghouls haven't replenished their numbers."
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 153/153 AC:32 T:18 FF:26 CMD:33) Thursday February 25th, 2021 7:03:47 PM
"From your mouth to the gods' ears", Hmerrin fervently agrees with Dez.
To Sarge he replies, "might as well, though I'm not sure it did much good."
"All right kids, let's try again. Dez, Toston, Gaffer, Sarge, and then me."
Hmerrin still has plenty of torches in his haversack, and plans to play the same game again, tossing lit ones into side passages as he passes by.
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 113/113 AC:25(T:16/FF:20) CMD:29 WS 5/5 SB 7/7 LL 12/12) Thursday February 25th, 2021 8:54:12 PM
Gaffer renews his Pass Without a Trace and casts Daylight once more to show the way.
"Let's be positive, maybe whatever is making that noise will be friendly. Maybe it killed all the ghouls for us."
He falls into line and moves forward with the party.
----- Active Effects ----- Pass Without Trace - Cannot be tracked by non magical means Daylight - 60 feet bright light, 60 feet raised light level - 130 min
Dark and Dark - DM Dank Thursday February 25th, 2021 11:01:59 PM
Sarge is able to cure and remove all of the ill effects from the ghoul attack The group prayers and meditates and is ready to go and does so
Gaffer renews the Daylight and Pass Without a Trace spell on the group
Moving into the maze like corridors of the cavern, the group quickly notes the lack of the scratching and clicking that they had heard in the last two attempts. the corridors and passages are still. The light ahead spills forth to reveal the remains of the ghouls killed earlier, still lying in the passage
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 125/134; AC:35/24/28 - CMD 34 d20+24=37 ; Friday February 26th, 2021 1:03:00 AM
Toston whispers over his spell, "Do you think the ghouls had any loot on them?"
As the party moves down the passage, Toston kneels down to check for any treasure on the fallen ghouls.
(Perception: 37)
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Gaffer (Courtney HP: 113/113 AC:25(T:16/FF:20) CMD:29 WS 5/5 SB 7/7 LL 12/12) d20+22=24 ; Friday February 26th, 2021 8:25:20 PM
"Is it right that I'm more worried by the lack of Ghouls we're hearing?"
He attempts to direct a thought towards the shhing sound in his head. "I'm sorry, are we being to loud?" and then keeps a close eye (Perception: 24) on their surroundings while Toston checks the corpses.
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Sarge [AC 21; HP 96/96] (Kathy) Friday February 26th, 2021 10:48:13 PM
"They may have fallen back to another position," Sarge says of the ghouls. "They did show an ability to think tactically. I guess we'll find out."
Hmerrin moves forward with the group, again tossing lit torches into the open side passageways.
As Toston checks out the dead ghouls, he waits and watches.
"It'd be really helpful if they backed up so they could only come at us from one direction," he answers Sarge.
Once Toston is finished with his searching, Hmerrin urges the group to continue.
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 75/144; AC:26/12/26 - CMD 26] DR:3/- Sunday February 28th, 2021 1:39:15 PM
Desdichado keeps to point again, watching and wondering about any remaining ghouls.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 125/134; AC:35/24/28 - CMD 34 Sunday February 28th, 2021 10:08:29 PM
Toston says over the communal whisper, "I don't know if there are any consequences to the delays we've suffered thusly. Hopefully not."
Dark and Dark - DM Dank Monday March 1st, 2021 9:49:15 AM
Toston moves up and looks over the lifeless husks of the ghouls and is rewarded with with a discovery. Embedded in the skin in several places, each ghouls has some gemstones. The stones appear to be almost fused with the creature. The placement appears random on each body and the best speculation is that it happened somehow as they came through the gate. The value of the collection is 12,000gp
There are no signs of the remaining ghouls. They may have retreated further back towards the gate the party is searching for or perhaps they are deeper in the near maze of the side passages. Wherever they are currently, they appear to have no desire to confront the group
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 153/153 AC:32 T:18 FF:26 CMD:33) d20+11=30 ; Monday March 1st, 2021 5:30:31 PM
"Onward and downward, I suppose," Hmerrin comments.
"I'll stay in back, just in case something creepy tries to sneak up on us. Toston, keep on it. Sarge, do I remember right that the second chamber is a cliff or pit or steep stair or something you can fall down for a long ways?"
Hmerrin follows the group, keeping an eye on the back. [Perception 30]
Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 75/144; AC:26/12/26 - CMD 26] DR:3/- Monday March 1st, 2021 6:03:23 PM
Dez keeps to the front and keeps moving forward, checking behind every once in a while to make sure everyone is keeping up.
Gaffer (Courtney HP: 113/113 AC:25(T:16/FF:20) CMD:29 WS 5/5 SB 7/7 LL 12/12) Monday March 1st, 2021 7:55:49 PM
Gaffer holds a position in the middle of the group as they move forward. "Does it strike anyone as curious that only the ghouls had come this far? Are all the creatures following the same plan?"
Sarge [AC 21; HP 96/96] (Kathy) Tuesday March 2nd, 2021 12:09:05 AM
"Bugging me, too, Gaffer," Sarge says. "Maybe those gems somehow allowed somebody to control them? I dunno. Stay alert."
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP: 125/134; AC:35/24/28 - CMD 34 d20+24=40 ; Tuesday March 2nd, 2021 2:11:25 AM
Toston cuts the gems out of the ghouls and then proceeds to move forward, sticking towards the front of the group.
He says to the others, "They literally had a small fortune embedded in their hides. We'll have to remember to search any other creatures we encounter thoroughly"
Perception: 40
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Desdichado(Ryan) [HP: 75/144; AC:26/12/26 - CMD 26] DR:3/- d20+12=14 ; Tuesday March 2nd, 2021 12:49:41 PM
"Toston, do you mind if I take a look at one of those gems?" asks Desdichado. Taking a glance, they don't seem too much other than gems. "Anyone know more about outsiders, or the planes? Sarge may be on to something."
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