The Ritual - DM Steve K - "Who is the Lead?" Monday December 11th, 2023 7:26:08 AM
Beige Parlor Gaffer asks the ghostly figures their cooking techniques. ”No sir, we don’t do the cooking, the plates and urns provide what refreshing drink or edible dainty is requested, and we do the presentation and serving. When visitors want to cook themselves they usually used the big cauldron in the center of the Red Room.”
Blue Bedroom Desdichado, Danko, and Yrûl consider the puzzle of a chest that is not seen except from the mirror. The drow-girl notes that she can’t turn the mirror so she herself can go to the chest and see herself: when she goes to that particular spot, the mirror’s angle only allows her to see Desdichado. She also can’t feel the chest, nor step through the mirror.
However! With Desdichado watching Yrûl and giving directions while Yrûl goes through a pantomime, the paladin can see the shadowdancer in the mirror open the chest and retrieving a Key! It is a red-tinged metal.
The Tide has the Key!
Red Room O Stuff Ramirez ticks off what the heroes have found and considers their next move.
Nira goes through the ritual, noting the 10 ingredients and 10 phrases that must be concentrated on by a single person. She also finds it must be done in the Red Room using The Cauldron located in the center of the room.
With the Key and the location of the Cauldron spot confirmed by both the recipe and the ingredients, it is quite easy for the Tide to search the Red Room: not the bric-a-brac along the walls, but the rug at the center of the room! There Danko finds a keyhole, which fits the Key perfectly. Once turned and taking a step back, the Key itself expands to look like a Large Cauldron complete with a fire underneath and ¾ full of an unknown bubbling liquid.
------------- One Hero must be designated the Lead for the Ritual. They must stay adjacent to the Cauldron and only make Swift or Free Actions. The Ritual takes 1 minute: 10 rounds.
All other Heroes can select where they are standing at the start of the Ritual.
COUNTDOWN: 1hr 24min (Clock to zero means the Hut spits the heroes out and vanishes)
MAP IN E-Mail …………… Main Room: Red Room o Stuff Door 1: to OddHolme Door 2: Green Room (Still Room) Door 3: Blue Room (Bedroom) Door 4: Beige Room (Parlor) Door 5: Purple Room (Library) Door 6: Yellow Room (Menagerie) Door 7: Pink Room (Music Room) Door 8: Gray Room (Stone Room) ……………. Tired (2) Each 15 minutes, Fort DC 15+1 per save attempt or Fatigued
Fatigued: no run, no charge, -2 STR and DEX (doesn't stack with exhausted) Exhausted: no run, no charge, -6 STR and DEX Danko: -2 CHR
Yrûl (Nick K) HP:140140 AC:34 F:12 R:29 W:9. CMD:32 Monday December 11th, 2023 7:43:40 AM
Yrûl felt very pleased that she'd actually contributed usefully to the group, albeit it had mostly been Desdichado's doing. The cauldron was another matter entirely. She really wasn't at all conversant with magical devices or identifying spells. She could weave the odd bit of shadow and that was it. So she stood by trying to be ready for anything tat might happen.
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OOC: Yrûl is not volunteering due to her woeful lack of familiarity with spellcraft/Use Magic Device/Will saves etc....
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:193/211; AC:29/15/27 - CMD 36] Monday December 11th, 2023 1:41:40 PM
Relieved that the team has found everything they need, Desdichado is hopeful that they are making good time.
"I don't want to speak for her, but throwing stuff into a cauldron seems to be Nira's expertise."
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 164/164 AC: 32(T:18/FF:27) CMD:36) Monday December 11th, 2023 5:04:22 PM
"Do we think the hut is likely to have defense measures against changing hands?" Gaffer asks, carefully stepping away from the cauldron before the ritual starts.
"I'll bring in some reinforcements just to be careful."
Gaffer asks the others to wait a beat so that he can perform a summoning before proceeding.
----- Move to L21 Cast: Summon Nature's Ally IX to summon a Storm Giant in the corner of the room beside him. ----- Speak With Animals: 16 Minutes Barkskin: +5 AC; 6 Hours Longstrider: 18 hours; +10 Walking Speed
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 204/217 AC:33 T:20 FF:28 CMD:42) Monday December 11th, 2023 5:26:57 PM
Hmerrin positions himself at K14, facing the Beige room, just in case the spirits there object.
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 20/15/16 -- CMD 24 -- HP 117/138 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis Monday December 11th, 2023 5:46:25 PM "I can do the ritual, but if I do there's a few things to keep in mind. First, I'll be unable to heal you while I'm performing it as it will require concentration. Second, I won't be able to cast any powerful spells, meaning there's a chance I won't be able to help much at all"
It's true. While performing the ritual Nira will be mostly confined to casting 1st level spells, and a couple of 2nd level ones.
As to Gaffer's concern "I'd bet gold there will be something that tries to stop us taking control"
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC32/20/25 HP 148/150 CMD32 Monday December 11th, 2023 10:49:38 PM
Ramirez will stay where he is, near to the Cauldron in case Nira needs any help. Well, I guess we're about to find out.
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 20/15/16 -- CMD 24 -- HP 117/138 -- DarkVision/ArcaneSight/SeeInvis d3=3 ; Tuesday December 12th, 2023 3:14:22 AM "Ok. Ready everyone?"
If Nira is to be the one to perform the ritual, she takes a few precautions first and spends the next 36seconds frantically casting spells and summoning aid.
Nira will cast Lesser and Greater Immortal Summons, Spectral Hand, See Invisibility, Summon Monster VI and Mislead. The summons rush about casting Blur and Invisibility spells on everyone else (if they allow it). Everyone will benefit from Blur (6mins) + Invisibility (9mins)
"You better hold on to this for me, Gaffer" Nira hands the healing staff over (5 charges remaining).
She'll wait for final approval and then start the ritual.
Highlight to display spoiler: {Here are the details to keep everything above board. I won't mark them off my sheet until you give permission that they can all be cast Rnd 1: - Nira: Cast Lesser Immortal Summons - Stay at N18
Rnd 4: - Nira: Cast Spectral Hand - Bralani: Cast Blur on Ram, Des and Yrul - Hag: Cast Invisibililty on Ram - Witchfire: Cast Invisibililty on Des
Rnd 5: - Nira: Cast See Invisibility. Move action retrieve staff - Bralani: Cast Blur on Danko, Hmerrin and Gaffer - Hag: Cast Invisibililty on Yrul - Witchfire: Cast Invisibililty on Danko
Rnd 6: - Nira: Cast Mislead. Illusory Double to N15 and appear to be performing the ritual. Move action to hand over staff - Bralani: Shift to Wind form. Fly to I14, R19, K21. 15ft high - Hag: Cast Invisibility on Hmerrin. Move to M18 - Witchfire: Cast Invisibility on Gaffer. Fly to P12. 15ft high
Rnd 7: - Short spell durations: SMVI (11rnds remaining). Other spells in minutes. - Start the show!}
The Ritual Rd 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 - DM Steve K Tuesday December 12th, 2023 7:53:18 AM
Nira volunteers, and explains what she will and will not be able to do.
Hmerrin sets himself up ‘just in case’. Yrûl, Desdichado, Danko, and Ramirez stand by…
Gaffer and Nira are both convinced that there will be something that tries to stop them from taking control of the Hut. The druid summons help, and the Red Room O Stuff is big enough to accommodate the storm giant without effort.
Nira takes 42 seconds (7 rounds) to prepare. She brings in help in the form of a sickly-looking ancient woman, a ghostly girl in green flames, and a elfin figure with lightning playing about its body. Nira casts more spells as she directs her summoned creatures spellcasting as well.
Nira knows that once she starts the ritual, she will be able to direct her summoned creatures OR cast a Quickened Spell, she won’t be able to do both at the same time. (effect: any round where Nira casts a Quickened Spell, it will be DM judgement call on what the Hag, Witchfire, and Bralani do.)
The Bralani can’t be in 3 places at once, and can’t occupy the same space as the storm giant, so settles for in the air in between the Beige Parlor and Blue Bedroom. (ooc: I,14)
……………………………………………………………………… Ooc: All heroes have a total of 7 rounds to do any preparations. Gaffer has already used 2 rounds (summon storm giant, and take Nira’s Staff of Healing). DM will start ritual next Post.
------------- Nira - Lead for the Ritual. Must stay adjacent to the Cauldron and only make Swift or Free Actions. She has all the ingredients.
COUNTDOWN: 1hr 24min 3rds (Clock to zero means the Hut spits the heroes out and vanishes)
MAP IN E-Mail …………… Main Room: Red Room o Stuff Door 1: to OddHolme Door 2: Green Room (Still Room) Door 3: Blue Room (Bedroom) Door 4: Beige Room (Parlor) Door 5: Purple Room (Library) Door 6: Yellow Room (Menagerie) Door 7: Pink Room (Music Room) Door 8: Gray Room (Stone Room) ……………. Tired (2) Each 15 minutes, Fort DC 15+1 per save attempt or Fatigued
Fatigued: no run, no charge, -2 STR and DEX (doesn't stack with exhausted) Exhausted: no run, no charge, -6 STR and DEX Danko: -2 CHR
Yrûl (Nick K) HP:140140 AC:34 F:12 R:29 W:9. CMD:32 d20=2 ; Tuesday December 12th, 2023 9:18:01 AM
It was decidedly awe-inspiring to see such magic. Yrûl felt belittled, but resolved to do what she could to assist with the conjuration. To that end, as well as being the recipient of Blur and Invisibility, she did her best to become utterly silent (stealth). If somethi9ng nasty turned up, she wanted to be able to surprise it; that was of course dependent on Snickit and Dabz cooperating. With those two it was always something of a lottery.
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Stealth: 35. (The dice rollwe loves me :)
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:193/211; AC:29/15/27 - CMD 36] Tuesday December 12th, 2023 1:11:03 PM
Desdichado stands ready, wary for what might happen next.
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 204/217 AC:38 T:20 FF:33 CMD:47) Tuesday December 12th, 2023 5:34:11 PM
Nira's wariness starts to worry Hmerrin.
He drinks a Barkskin and then a Heroism potion, and gets ready.
------- In Effect Blur (20% miss chance) Invisible Barkskin: (120 minutes) +5 Nat Armor Heroism: (20 minutes) +2 morale bonus on attack rolls, saves, and skill checks
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 164/164 AC: 32(T:18/FF:27) CMD:36) Tuesday December 12th, 2023 6:21:58 PM
Gaffer gratefully takes the staff from Nira and heeds her warning.
"I'll do my best to keep everyone up, and make sure to tell us if you need help."
He adds a Freedom of Movement spell to Nira while she is performing her magic and then settles in for a potential fight.
Summon Nature's Ally IX: Storm Giant; HP 237/237; 12/18 Rounds
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC32/20/25 HP 148/150 CMD32 Tuesday December 12th, 2023 9:22:31 PM Well not sure if we are overdoing it or if we are in for a wild ride, but here goes Ramirez adds to the defenses with a good hope spell. When the ritual begins, he will start a bardsong, and inspire competence for Nira.
Active Effects: fatigue detect magic good hope- Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls.(this will affect all the Tide and any living creature summoned.)
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 29/15/25 -- CMD 24 -- HP 117/138 -- DarkVision/SeeInvis Wednesday December 13th, 2023 5:54:33 AM
Having spent 6 rounds casting 6 spells, Nira is ready and raring to go on the 7th. She gives a quick look to the heavens (which she presumes are still upwards relative to the hut) and then starts the ritual.
She checks to see if anything is mentioned about what will happen if the ritual is interrupted and needs to be restarted.
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 29 (35, 37 in dragon form, 38 hasted, 40 vs evil, ) -- CMD 36 -- HP 97/132 Wednesday December 13th, 2023 6:15:32 AM
Danko readies his trusty wall of force spell to protect Nira. Just in case
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The Ritual Rd 7, 8, 9 and 10 - DM Steve K Wednesday December 13th, 2023 8:23:29 AM Round 1,2,3,4,5, and 6 Yrûl resolves to do what she can and works to be silent and unseen.
Desdichado stands ready, wary for what might happen next.
Hmerrin, worried by Nira’s wariness, drinks a Barkskin and Heroism potion.
Gaffer gratefully takes the staff from Nira, then adds a Freedom of Movement spell to Nira.
Ramirez isn’t sure if they are overdoing it, but also prepares for a wild ride, starting to bardsong when Nira begins the ritual.
Danko reaches for his magics and readies his last wall of force for the day. He won’t be able to cast another 5, 6, or 7th level spell until tomorrow! (ooc: Danko has cast many spells today and has Charisma damage. The spell slots he has remaining are: 1st= 5 of 7 (-1 from CHR damage) (cast 1 mage armor, 1 shield) 2nd= 4 of 7 (cast 1 locate object, 2 extended mage armor) 3rd= 12 of 13 (cast1 lightning bolt) 4th= 2 of 7 (cast 5 maximized magic missle) 5th= 1 of 7 (-1 from CHR damage) (cast 4 wall of force, 2 teleport) 6th= 0 of 5 (cast 5 disintegrate) 7th= 0 of 3 (cast 1 form of dragon2, 2 finger of death)
Nira is ready and raring to go in 36 seconds (6 rounds), and begins (ooc: DM, please adjust the combat round clock to 7. Thank you.) A check on the ritual confirms there is no mention of what may happen if the ritual is interrupted. A quick look to the heavens, and she starts the ritual!
Round 7. Nira, the Ritual Lead, puts in the first ingredient and says the first incantation… Multi-colored sparks fly from the cauldron as a thin smoke entwines about the room (no combat effect).
Round 8 Nira adds the 2nd ingredient and incantation. All Doors slam shut, BOOM!.
Round 9 Then comes the 3rd ingredient and incantation. The Door to OddHolme remains shut, but the other seven fly open, BANG!
Round 10 The 4th ingredient and incantation. A great cacophony erupts from the other rooms. A discordant symphony from the Pink Room; squauks, roars, and hisses from the Yellow Room; spectral moans from the Beige Room; and the rattle of furniture and books and other noises from the other rooms. From their vantage points (Hmerrin-Beige, Yrul-Yellow, Danko-Pink, Ramirez-Blue), it looks like all the room’s flora, fauna, and furnishings have come to life and are headed to the Entrance Room; howling for blood!
Desdichado can hear nothing coming from the Grey Room; but he can see the Sphere of Annihilation is beginning to move… towards the Red Room!
Gaffer is blocked from seeing in any room from his location along one wall of stuff.
------------- Nira - Lead for the Ritual. Must stay adjacent to the Cauldron and only make Swift or Free Actions. She has all the ingredients.
COUNTDOWN: 1hr 23min 9rds (Clock to zero means the Hut spits the heroes out and vanishes)
MAP IN E-Mail …………… Main Room: Red Room o Stuff Door 1: to OddHolme Door 2: Green Room (Still Room) Door 3: Blue Room (Bedroom) Door 4: Beige Room (Parlor) Door 5: Purple Room (Library) Door 6: Yellow Room (Menagerie) Door 7: Pink Room (Music Room) Door 8: Gray Room (Stone Room) ……………. Tired (2) Each 15 minutes, Fort DC 15+1 per save attempt or Fatigued
Fatigued: no run, no charge, -2 STR and DEX (doesn't stack with exhausted) Exhausted: no run, no charge, -6 STR and DEX Danko: -2 CHR
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 204/217 AC:38 T:20 FF:33 CMD:47) d20+31=40 ; d8+31=37 ; Wednesday December 13th, 2023 5:37:09 PM
Getting close to fan hitting time.
Hmerrin takes a breath. "Here we go. I got the ghosties in the beige room."
The fighter pulls out his battleaxe, wielding it two-handed, and steps to the door of the beige room, hopefully blocking it.
"Anything tries to come in here gets whacked," he announces to it's occupants.
--------- Move to I-12 while pulling axe. Ready Action - power attack, two handed blow, with ghost touch battleaxe on whatever rushes the door. hit ac 40 for 37 hp damage.
------- In Effect Blur (20% miss chance) Invisible Barkskin: (120 minutes) +5 Nat Armor Heroism: (20 minutes) +2 morale bonus on attack rolls, saves, and skill checks good hope: +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls
"Step back, Hmerrin! And you too, Witchy" Yrul called. As soon as they'd taken a 5' step away from the North wall Yrul called upon the shadows in the room. Down from the ceiling they descended belching an icy cold as the did. In the blink of an eye, black ice sealed off doors 4, 5, and 6. The dark ice was fully 10" thick It would, she hoped, hold for a while and permit them to focus their forces where they were needed most.
She was doubtful that the wall would hold for long, but any time bought was useful.
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OOC: Wall of Ice, floor to ceiling. 30 hit points/10' section. DC to break through in one hit: 25. Crossing the barrier incurs 1d6+10 damage.
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:193/211; AC:29/15/27 - CMD 36] Wednesday December 13th, 2023 5:52:11 PM
"We've got a little ball of death coming in from the south-east! Do NOT touch it. Maybe we can position ourselves to get anything attacking us between us and it."
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 29/15/25 -- CMD 24 -- HP 117/138 -- DarkVision/SeeInvis Wednesday December 13th, 2023 6:57:44 PM
Nira's illusory double from the Mislead spell disappears. She figures it's ok. It means she's gone a little while without being attacked!
"Can anyone control the sphere?" she asks, while trying to keep her focus on the ritual.
It's a little concerning that objects have come to life, but Nira continues to recite the necessary magical words. "Treguna.. Mekoides.. Trecorum.. Satis Dee"
-------------- Spells in effect: Mage armor, Barkskin, Magic Vestment, Spectral Hand, Gtr Immortal Summons, Less Immortal Summons, SM VI, Mislead (Gtr Invisibility), See Invisibility
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC32/20/25 HP 148/150 CMD32 Wednesday December 13th, 2023 8:12:19 PM How do you control the sphere? Do we have to find another instruction manual?
Ramirez gets his bow ready. Looks like it was going to be a wild ride. Bardsong started, inspire competence on Nira
Active Effects: fatigue detect magic good hope- Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls.(this will affect all the Tide and any living creature summoned.)
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 29/15/25 -- CMD 24 -- HP 117/138 -- DarkVision/SeeInvis Wednesday December 13th, 2023 8:20:46 PM "Could we swap places?" Nira asks/tells the hag.
---------- Forgot to take actions... - Full round action: Continue the ritual - Free action: 5ft step to M18, Hag 5ft step to N18
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 164/164 AC: 32(T:18/FF:27) CMD:36) 15d6=68 ; d20+25=26 ; Thursday December 14th, 2023 5:22:02 AM
Hearing noise from every room, Gaffer instructs his giant companion "Stand in front of that door, block and attack anything trying to get through" pointing them towards the Blue room door.
The Sphere sounds like their biggest problem, but he hasn't a clue how to stop the thing and so busies himself with the other rooms.
With the giant out of the way, he will look into the Green room to see what is on the move inside. He is hesitant to risk damaging what may be needed back up ingredients, but it's the priority not to let any of them disturb Nira.
If there are signs of things inside the room moving aggresiely, he'll summon a circle of flame from the ground to engulf as much of it as possible.
----- Storm Giant: Move to J17 Storm Giant: Ready Action, Power Attack: Nat 1
Summon Nature's Ally IX: Storm Giant; HP 237/237; 11/18 Rounds
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 29 (35, 37 in dragon form, 38 hasted, 40 vs evil, ) -- CMD 36 -- HP 97/132 Thursday December 14th, 2023 6:29:38 AM
Danko readies his cube of force. If danger reaches the room he will reach out to Nira, hug her and activiate the 5th face of the cube (keep out all things)
" Nira, don't stop. I'll protect you... "
---- -2 char
good hope: +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls
The Ritual Rd 11 - DM Steve K d20+10=14 ; d20+10=27 ; d20+10=17 ; d20+10=24 ; d20+20=23 ; 2d8+4=17 ; d10=6 ; d10=8 ; d100=69 ; Thursday December 14th, 2023 8:56:20 AM
The only one visible in the room at the start of the round is the Storm Giant. …….
Hmerrin, invisible, blocks the Beige Parlor door with his body and axe and announcement.
Yrûl cant’ see Hmerrin nor the Witchfire, so doesn’t know if they move or not, and casts a shadowy conjuration that calls into being a Wall of Ice that covers the north wall and seals off doors 4, 5, and 6. (ooc: the wall is on the lines, not the squares, and since neither Hmerrin or Witchfire are interested in disrupting the spell, it takes effect.)
Desdichado announces the Sphere of Annihilation is moving too!
Nira asks if her friends can control the sphere, and helpfully provides information. Supposedly, a person can THINK at the Sphere to gain control of it. (ooc: Move Action. Control Check DC 30 (1d20 + character level + character Int modifier).
The elf-girl switches places with her invisible immortal summons (hag), and hopes someone can at least slow the sphere down, but continues to recite the necessary magical words and adds another ingredient. "Treguna.. Mekoides.. Trecorum.. Satis Dee"
Ramirez gets his bow ready, and continues to sing to Nira.
Gaffer gives directions to the Storm Giant for the Blue Bedroom and guards the Green Still Room himself. Every box and glass jar and table and dried strings of vines are waving about. 2 large stone tables are converging on the doorway!! The druid calls down a FlameStrike: one table dodges and only blisters, but the other is cracked in two and stops moving! Gaffer becomes visible. 2 more tables begin to walk towards the door…
Danko readies his cube of force, intending to keep out all things to protect Nira and keep at least a portion of the large cauldron covered. How that will affect the ritual is anyone’s guess... (DM moved Danko to M,19 to be adjacent to Nira.)
………………….. Round 11 The 5th ingredient and incantation.
A stone table attacks Gaffer, easily slipping past his armor, and thwacks him with a leg (AC 33 Brilliant Energy effect, miss chance 69%, 17 damage)
It looks like the stone giant is being attacked by pillows! They pack an electrical whallop, but the Storm Giant is immune! (ooc: how I wish I could give a Hero Point for this, the summoning a storm giant AND putting him guarding the Blue Room was inspired! Are you sure you didn’t sneak a peek at my module?! :-)
Hmerrin’s sight is blocked by the Wall of Ice, but before it was up, he could see that he was being attacked by a chair and a tea trolley. He noted that the ghosts were moaning loudly but NOT attacking.
Whatever was happening in the Library and Menagerie was also blocked by Yrul’s Wall of Ice, but then the whole spell goes down! There is one book floating in the doorway of the Library, and the gorilla’s cage and the anaconda’s box from the Menagerie. The gorilla looks frightened. (Spellcraft Ramirez and Nira autopass: the Wall of Ice was destroyed by the equivalent of a Rod of Cancellation!)
Flying in from the Music Room is an Oboe and a Bodhran. Toot toot! Thumpa thumpa thump! There are only three visible things in the room, and they fly towards the cauldron!
And the Sphere of Annihilation moves closer.
(Perception DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { So far, the only things that have made it into the Red Room o Stuff has been from rooms where nothing was blocking the doors…}
……………………………………………………………………… Effects: Blur (20% miss chance) - Danko, Hmerrin, Gaffer Ram, Des, Yrul Invisible - Ram, Des, Yrul, Danko, Hmerrin, Hag, Witchfire, Nira (GI) Wall of Ice. 30hp/10' section. Break DC 25. Crossing = d6+10 dam ------------- Flying Animate Construct (Small) Ac 20/20/20 SR 15 Move40’, +10 Touch (d10) +Special a b c - destroyed d e f
Walking Animate Construct (Medium) Ac 30/10/30 SR 15 Move 20’, +20 slam (2d8+4) + Brilliant Energy A - destroyed B – 51 dam C D E F G H
Nira - Lead for the Ritual. Must stay adjacent to the Cauldron and only make Swift or Free Actions. She has all the ingredients.
COUNTDOWN: 1hr 23min 8rds (Clock to zero means the Hut spits the heroes out and vanishes)
MAP IN E-Mail ……………. Tired (2) Each 15 minutes, Fort DC 15+1 per save attempt or Fatigued
Fatigued: no run, no charge, -2 STR and DEX (doesn't stack with exhausted) Exhausted: no run, no charge, -6 STR and DEX Danko: -2 CHR
Yrul noted the what was happening around the various doors, but could do little about it. She stepped in (Q.16) and hoped that Snickit and Dabz were paying attention: they had work to do.
(She attacks 'e'/Oboe?)
Perception: 40.
Snickit: attack 1: AC:30 (7 damage) - It won't bleed and I do not believe that Sneak Attack Damage is applicable in this instance. Snickit: attack 2: AC:31 (9 damage) Snickit: attack 3: AC:32 (6 damage) Dabz. Attack 1: AC:29. (7 damage) Dabz. Attack 2: AC:27. (8 damage)
Sadly Snickit and Dabz are really not on their game at the moment.
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC32/20/25 HP 148/150 CMD32 d20+20=27 ; Thursday December 14th, 2023 6:14:14 PM Keep blocking the doors, if we slow them down, we should be able to complete the ritual.
And now to help slow things down...Ramirez moves a bit so he can see the black sphere more easily. Just need to concentrate on it? He tries just that.
Actions: move to L20, concentrate on the sphere = 27 Bardsong continues, inspire competence on Nira(+5 competence bonus on skill checks)
Active Effects: fatigue detect magic good hope- Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls.(this will affect all the Tide and any living creature summoned.)
Dez is worried about that sphere. He thinks reaaal hard and tells it to back away from the door as close to X:25 as possible.
If he sees the sphere begin to move away, he will move toward the door (R:21) and try to close it.
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 29/15/25 -- CMD 24 -- HP 117/138 -- DarkVision/SeeInvis 16d6=62 ; 6d6=24 ; 6d6=21 ; 6d6=29 ; d20+13=26 ; 8d6=22 ; Thursday December 14th, 2023 6:50:28 PM
Nira keeps stepping around the cauldron, her intent being to keep it between her and the sphere of instant death.
Rather than cast a spell she gives orders to her summons "Until I say otherwise, all of you - except for you hag, you follow me - prepare to destroy whatever appears in the northeast doorway as soon as it's there. And if one of you at all times could try and block whatever is coming through, it would really help. Just... just try and fill the doorway with one"
--------------- Nira - Free action to 5ft step to L17 - Free action to order minions
Minions - Bralani: Two fly to to O12 and P14 both at 15ft high Ready action. One move to Q13 - ground level -- Ready actions to cast lighting bolts when something gets to R12. Please ignore the 16d6 - It was meant to be 6d6 and I got my hopes up when I saw the roll. ---- 24pts Electric Damage. Ref Save DC15 for half ---- 21pts Electric Damage. Ref Save DC15 for half ---- 29pts Electric Damage. Ref Save DC15 for half
- Witchfire: Fly to R15 at 15ft high -- Ready action to use witchfire bolt when something gets to R12. ---- Hit TouchAC26 for 22pts fire damage. Will Save vs DC22 or be covered in witchflame
No ghosties, just furniture. The fighter's second axe flips easily into his hand.
With the ice wall down, the fighter introduces himself to the animated chair.
------- Full attack, power attack on chair? (C) btax1 miss (Nat 1) btax2 hits ac 42 for 35 hp btax3 hits ac 35 for 37 hp btax4 misses (ac 19) hdax1 hits ac 45 for 33 hp hdax2 hits ac 37 for 31 hp rend for 14 hp
In Effect Blur (20% miss chance) Invisible Barkskin: (120 minutes) +5 Nat Armor Heroism: (20 minutes) +2 morale bonus on attack rolls, saves, and skill checks good hope: +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 147/164 AC: 32(T:18/FF:27) CMD:36) d20+27=44 ; d20+22=34 ; d20+17=20 ; d20+27=35 ; 4d6+23=34 ; 4d6+23=41 ; 4d6+23=28 ; 4d6+23=41 ; Friday December 15th, 2023 6:17:02 AM [OOC: I've been wanting to use the Storm Giant for a while, glad I chose the right moment!]
Gaffer scans the room to see how they are doing on blocking the incoming objects, and spots that the library is unattended.
"Keep attacking those pillows" He calls to the giant. Relieved to see the sparks of electricity harmlessly passing over its body.
He keeps his defenses up against the table, shrugging of it's blow, and conjures a fierce wind to try and block the books of the library.
----- Cast Defensively: Wind Wall; Concentration Autopass; L/M/N12, Floor to ceiling; Small and Tiny flying creatures can't move through.
Storm Giant, Full Attacks, on 'a' and will switch to 'b' if a falls. [OOC: I'm not sure if there is any restriction on the giant attacking through the door.] Attack 1: 46 to hit, 37 to confirm crit; 75 Damage Attack 2: 36 to hit; 28 Damage Attack 3: 22 to hit; 41 Damage ----- Blur (20% miss chance)
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 29 (35, 37 in dragon form, 38 hasted, 40 vs evil, ) -- CMD 36 -- HP 97/132 Friday December 15th, 2023 6:37:19 AM
Danko has his staff of flame appear in his free hand from his efficient quiver He casts Wall of fire to block off the entrance of the pink and gray rooms
--------------- Wall of fire PQ 17 to QR 17 floor to ceiling
The Ritual Rd 12 - DM Steve K 3d6=9 ; 3d6=4 ; 3d6=13 ; 3d6=6 ; 3d6=13 ; d20+20=35 ; d20+20=33 ; d20+20=22 ; 2d8+4=15 ; 2d8+4=9 ; 2d8+4=11 ; d100=93 ; d100=30 ; d100=14 ; d20+20=23 ; d100=92 ; 2d8+4=11 ; d20+10=27 ; d20+10=25 ; d20+10=20 ; d20+10=30 ; 2d4=5 ; 2d4=5 ; 2d4=3 ; d100=25 ; Friday December 15th, 2023 8:46:03 AM
Yrul is observant, but thinks she can do little about it. She takes a 5’ step (ooc: P,16) and makes a full attack with Snickit and Dabz. Invisible, she sneaks in some terrible damage and the Oboe is smashed into pieces on the floor! (ooc: if Yrul moves more that 5’, she can only make a single attack. Moving to P,16, she is able to still reach Q,17 and do a full attack)(ooc: Yrul was invisible and constructs are NOT immune to Sneak Attack. DM rolled 9,4,13,6,13= 45 additional damage) Yrul is now visible.
Ramirez calls out, ”Keep blocking the doors, if we slow them down, we should be able to complete the ritual!” The bard keeps singing and moves a bit to see the black sphere and concentrates… nothing happens.
Desdichado also thinks reaaal hard at the sphere, and gets it to stop! The paladin can feel another will trying to move it forward, so the effect is that the Sphere doesn’t move at all. Because the Sphere doesn’t move, neither does Ferrin.
Nira keeps stepping around the cauldron, her intent being to keep it between her and the sphere of instant death. She swiftly gives her summons instructions, and then concentrate on the next ingredient and chant: "Kadeesh mal, kadeesh mal, pared oos, pared oos"
Hmerrin wonders at what the animated objects are doing, but at his personal area, the fighter is in his element. His second axe flips easily into his hand and he introduces himself to the animated chair, smashing it in three strikes! The tea trolley gets it next for another hit. Hmerrin is now visible.
Gaffer scans the room, keeps his giant on defending the blue room and casts a Wind Wall to stop more books from getting through from the library.
The Storm Giant tears 2 pillows apart!
Danko calls his Staff of Flame and casts a Wall of Fire to block off the entrance of the pink and gray rooms! It also, with the hot side away from the heroes, burns the cage and box coming from the Menagerie.
………………….. Round 12 The 6th ingredient and incantation.
Three stone tables crowd the door, attacking Gaffer as the druid stands like Horatio or Hodor. Two bypass all armor, but one strikes only air due to the Blur spell! (24 damage)
From the bedroom, two bed curtains attack the Storm Giant next. Anything that gets through causes no damage.
Hmerrin is confronted by another plush chair and the parlor table, and both get ready to strike. The tea trolley strikes out, bypassing all armor. (11 damage)
At the library, the Wind Wall is transparent, and so the heroes can see how one of the books moves up to the Wall and disintegrates. But in doing so, the Wind Wall comes down!
The gorilla cage moves into the Red Room and is blasted by three lightning bolts and a Witchfire (now all visible)! The cage makes all of its saves and still comes forward, but the gorilla is reduced to an ozone-scorched corpse. The cage and box ignore their flying antagonists and continue to approach the Cauldron. Two more cages, one with a parrot and one with a rabbit, approach the door…
The Bodhran flies forward towards the cauldron until it encounters the invisible Desdichado. Unable to move forward, it attacks, missing due to the invisibility. Suddenly, the Wall of Fire is also cancelled, and one Doumbek is in the doorway.
And the Sphere of Annihilation, in a contest of wills between Desdichado and the Hut… does not move.
The cacophony is growing louder, and those in doorways can see more things are coming… ever faster…
……………………………………………………………………… Effects: Blur (20% miss chance) - Danko, Hmerrin, Gaffer Ram, Des, Yrul Invisible - Ram, Des, Hag, Nira (GI) Wall of Ice. 30hp/10' section. Break DC 25. Crossing = d6+10 dam ------------- Flying Animate Construct (Small) Ac 20/20/20 SR 15 Move40’, +10 Touch (d10) +Special o- 3 dam
Walking Animate Construct (Medium) Ac 30/10/30 SR 15 Move 20’, +20 slam (2d8+4) + Brilliant Energy B – 51 dam D – 31 dam E – 63 dam F – 5 dam
Nira - Lead for the Ritual. Must stay adjacent to the Cauldron and only make Swift or Free Actions. She has all the ingredients.
COUNTDOWN: 1hr 23min 8rds (Clock to zero means the Hut spits the heroes out and vanishes)
MAP IN E-Mail ……………. Tired (2) Each 15 minutes, Fort DC 15+1 per save attempt or Fatigued
Fatigued: no run, no charge, -2 STR and DEX (doesn't stack with exhausted) Exhausted: no run, no charge, -6 STR and DEX Danko: -2 CHR
Yrûl (Nick K) HP:140140 AC:34 F:12 R:29 W:9. CMD:32 10d6=32 ; Friday December 15th, 2023 9:52:32 AM
"Well done, you two." Yrûl congratulated her weapons for a job well done. Now what to do? having become visible, she wasn't likely to impart that degree of damage again She decided to target the library. She pulled on the last of her Shadow Magic and the shadows in the library erupted into flame! Fire ought to work against books - at least that was what she assumed. She then turned in readiness to face whatever came out of the music room.
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OOC: 32 damage. It should spill out slightly into the main room, but just enough to catch the books seeking to sit the library. R: 18 for half damage.
Disappointing roll, but perhaps they are vulnerable to fire. :) One can but hope.
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 193/217 AC:39 T:21 FF:33 CMD:48) d20+32=49 ; d20+27=35 ; d20+22=31 ; d20+17=31 ; d20+31=37 ; d20+26=37 ; d8+30=32 ; d8+30=31 ; d8+30=35 ; d8+30=35 ; d6+29=30 ; d6+29=35 ; d10+9=17 ; Saturday December 16th, 2023 1:35:20 PM
Hmerrin notes the animated furniture is unbothered by his armor, but he really can't do anything about it now.
The fighter concentrates on turning furniture into kindling. "Anyone need help back there?" he calls.
------- Full attack, power attack on tea trolley, followed by plush chair. btax1 hits ac 49 for 32 hp btax2 hits ac 35 for 31 hp btax3 hits ac 31 for 35 hp btax4 hits ac 31 for 35 hp hdax1 hits ac 37 for 30 hp hdax2 hits ac 37 for 35 hp rend for 17 hp
In Effect Blur (20% miss chance) Barkskin: (120 minutes) +5 Nat Armor Heroism: (20 minutes) +2 morale bonus on attack rolls, saves, and skill checks good hope: +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:211/211; AC:29/15/27 - CMD 36] d20+22=23 ; d6=4 ; d6=4 ; d6=5 ; d6=5 ; d6=1 ; d6=3 ; d6=1 ; d6=1 ; d6=4 ; d6=1 ; d6=4 ; d6=4 ; d6=3 ; Saturday December 16th, 2023 6:01:48 PM
Desdichado tries to mentally keep the sphere from moving away, but he can sense a sudden loss of control (Rolled a 1). He moves past the bodhran to O:16 and channels energy in the room to help heal his friends (OOC: I think he can reach everyone from that spot.)
(LoH: Everyone heals 36 hp.)
----- Active effects good hope invisibility LoH: 14/20 remaining
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 29/15/25 -- CMD 24 -- HP 138/138 -- DarkVision/SeeInvis d20+6=10 ; d20+6=26 ; d20+6=16 ; 6d6=19 ; 6d6=19 ; d20+13=21 ; 8d6=26 ; Saturday December 16th, 2023 8:25:03 PM "Those little ones act like some sort of rod of cancelation, but it applies to spells too!" She lets Danko and Yrul know. "If you want any lasting effect you might need to deal with them first"
Nira considers having the minions hold back on some of their abilities. It's possible that more powerful things will start to emerge the longer the ritual continues. She has them keep up their attacks anyway. "Keep using ranged attacks and focus on taking them down, one at a time"
She continues chanting. "Whuppity bairn, deru, deru!"
--------------- Highlight to display spoiler: {OOC: What sort of action is it to try and control the sphere? Is it something Nira can help with?}
Nira - Free: 5ft step to L16 - Swift: Control Minions
Hag - Free: 5ft step to L17
Minions - Bralani. DR 10/cold iron or evil; Immune electricity, petrification; Resist cold 10, fire 10; SR 17 -- Cast lighting bolts at E, moving to F if E falls. ---- CL check vs SR15: 10. Fail. ---- CL check vs SR15: 26. Pass. 19pts Electric Damage. Ref Save DC15 for half ---- CL check vs SR15: 16. Pass. 19pts Electric Damage. Ref Save DC15 for half
- Witchfire. Incorporeal. Immune fire. Undead traits. -- Use witchfire bolt on E, moving to F if E falls. ---- Hit TouchAC21 for 26pts fire damage. Will Save vs DC22 or be covered in witchflame
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 140/164 AC: 32(T:18/FF:27) CMD:36) d20+22=23 ; 18d6=66 ; d20+29=33 ; d20+24=36 ; d20+19=28 ; 4d6+23=35 ; 4d6+23=33 ; 4d6+23=42 ; Sunday December 17th, 2023 12:48:08 PM
Gaffer grimaces as the poor ape is disintegrated. He had considered and decided against releasing all of the animals into the Sargrass Plains, but he can't help but question that choice now.
Shaking his head, he knows it's not the time. He fends off attacks from the tables, Des' healing patching wounds just before they are reopened. The number of objects is increasing and they really need to focus on the sphere.
He moves back from the doorway, risking taking a few attacks as he does so, to make space for a bigger spell. Then with a fluid wave of his hands, he summons a sea of flames that starts from the green room and spreads around the south, east and then north edges of the red room while spilling through various doorways.
----- Move to L19 Cast: Fire Storm, Empowered: SR Check Nat 1 if that applies but otherwise 23; DC27 Reflex Save for Half, and to avoid being set on fire; 99 Fire Damage [OOC: Between 36 Cubes and it being shapeable, I think I can comfortably hit I,B,J, f, o, F, E, K, L, m and n while avoiding flying allies and shaping around others. I would rather hit my Storm Giant than the others if needed.]
Storm Giant Full Attack on e and then i; Attack 1: 46 to hit, 35 Damage Attack 2: 36 to hit; 33 Damage Attack 3: 22 to hit; 42 Damage
Summon Nature's Ally IX: Storm Giant; HP 237/237; 9/18 Rounds
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC32/20/25 HP 148/150 CMD32 d20+20=27 ; Sunday December 17th, 2023 8:52:29 PM
Ramirez tries to concentrate on the sphere again but still has no luck with it.
Actions: concentrate on the sphere = 27 Bardsong continues, inspire competence on Nira(+5 competence bonus on skill checks)
Active Effects: fatigue detect magic good hope- Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls.(this will affect all the Tide and any living creature summoned.)
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 29 (35, 37 in dragon form, 38 hasted, 40 vs evil, ) -- CMD 36 -- HP 97/132 Sunday December 17th, 2023 9:06:30 PM
Danko hears Nira but still casts a firewall exactly as before exactly in the same spot.
“ I’ll try this again. If it gets dispelled I’m going to start lobbing fireballs !”
The Ritual Rd 13 - DM Steve K d20+5=16 ; d20+5=20 ; d20=9 ; d20=14 ; d20+10=20 ; d20+10=26 ; d20+10=14 ; d20=1 ; d20=4 ; d20=10 ; d20=16 ; d20=3 ; d20=13 ; d20=16 ; d20=15 ; d20+10=13 ; d20+10=12 ; d20+10=13 ; d20+10=18 ; d20+10=29 ; d100=63 ; d100=74 ; d10=3 ; d10=7 ; 2d8+4=12 ; 2d8+4=16 ; d20=2 ; 4d6+23=37 ; d20+20=29 ; d20+20=24 ; d20+20=28 ; 2d8+4=14 ; 2d8+4=9 ; 2d8+4=13 ; d100=92 ; d100=59 ; d100=29 ; 2d8+4=7 ; d100=22 ; d20=20 ; d20=9 ; Monday December 18th, 2023 8:14:11 AM
Yrûl congratulated her weapons, then pulls the last of her Shadow Magic into a fireball in the Library! The animated books have Spell Resistance, but is no match for the drow, and they are destroyed. Two down. Amazingly, the non-animated things in the library are untouched!
Hmerrin concentrates on turning furniture into kindling. Tea Trolley… smashed. Plush Chair… unstuffed. He’s holding the one door pretty good!
Desdichado loses control of the Sphere of Annihilation, and moves past the bodhran. The drum tries to give the paladin a short beating, but misses. Then the hero heals everyone within 30 feet. Luckily, animated objects can’t benefit from healing, so he only heals living people. (everyone but NOT Hmerrin or Gaffer)
Nira gives her information about the Identified Flying Objects, and keeps sidling along, and adds another ingredient while concentrating on the chanting. "Whuppity bairn, deru, deru!"
(Ooc: A control check is a move action, 1d20 + character level + character Int modifier.)
The bralani hit a table with three lightning bolts and it is still coming, and it takes the Witchfire to finally take it down.
Gaffer gives a moment of thought for the poor ape, but has to concentrate on his own fight. Des’ healing doesn’t reach Gaffer (paladin is 40’ away). He steps away from the door, getting tables trying to smack him (2 hit for 28 damage), and then unleashes a Fire Storm! All the objects have Spell Resistance, but Gaffer only reflects from 2, he others are flamed! While all three tables from the Green Room are still moving, none of his other targets are!
The Storm Giant finishes the two bed curtains.
Ramirez tries to concentrate on the sphere again but still has no luck.
Danko casts another firewall, covering the Pink and Gray rooms. They keep getting knocked down, but are delaying animated objects.
………………….. Round 13 The 7th ingredient and incantation.
The 3 stone tables are joined by 2 more, and they spill into the Red Room! The long reach of the storm giant strikes one opportunistically, and then it is the table’s turn… The Storm Giant takes 14 damage, and Ramirez takes 22 damage!
From the bedroom, two more bed curtains attack the Storm Giant. Anything that gets through causes no damage.
Hmerrin sees another 2 tea trolleys animate and roll to the door. The table strikes out, is confronted by another plush chair and the parlor table, and both get ready to strike. The tea trolley strikes out, minimally for 7 damage.
At the library, two new books animate and fly into the Red Room!
The cages with a parrot and rabbit inexorably move towards the cauldron, and two tables follow into the Red Room!
The fire wall obscures whats going on in the Pink Room, but as anticipated, it soon disappears, and only a trumpet is hovering in the doorway.
And the Sphere of Annihilation moves forward, entering the Red Room…
The cacophony is growing louder with objects thrashing more and more wildly!
Walking Animate Construct (Medium) Ac 30/10/30 SR 15 Move 20’, +20 slam (2d8+4) + Brilliant Energy B – 88 dam J – 99 dam
Nira - Lead for the Ritual. Must stay adjacent to the Cauldron and only make Swift or Free Actions.
COUNTDOWN: 1hr 23min 7rds (Clock to zero means the Hut spits the heroes out and vanishes)
MAP IN E-Mail ……………. Danko: -2 CHR
Yrûl (Nick K) HP:140140 AC:34 F:12 R:29 W:9. CMD:32 d20=16 ; Monday December 18th, 2023 11:37:08 AM
Yrul cast a worried glance at the black ball of destruction that was slowly creeping forward. Perhaps if she asked it nicely it would return to its room. She sent a mental image of calm tranquillity: a silent, dark room filled with emptiness - just the sort of thing a deathly little globe like would enjoy, surely.
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Apologies, I am unclear on the number needed. 16+Concentration = 17. Control? 16+Levl (18) + Int (1) = 35
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Whether it works or not, Yrul will ready Snickit and Dabz for anything else that seeks to spoil the ritual.
Desdichado thinks about getting control of the orb again, but it once again slips against his thoughts. He instinctually backs up to N:15 as he sees it enter the room.
"Trouble's coming close," he adds. "Gaffer, Hmerrin - how are your wounds? Need some help with them?"
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 186/217 AC:39 T:21 FF:33 CMD:48) d20+32=37 ; d20+27=35 ; d20+22=31 ; d20+17=35 ; d20+31=45 ; d20+26=46 ; d8+30=37 ; d8+30=33 ; d8+30=38 ; d8+30=38 ; d6+29=30 ; d6+29=33 ; d10+9=13 ; Monday December 18th, 2023 5:18:51 PM
"I'm good," Hmerrin responds to Dez. He risks a glance over his shoulder.
"Danko, can you fry those books flying in?" he asks.
"Ow!"
The fighter turns back to see he's been struck by another table.
"Fine," he growls. His axes sing their lethal song.
------- Full attack, power attack on tea trolley, followed by plush chair. btax1 hits ac 37 for 37 hp btax2 hits ac 35 for 33 hp btax3 hits ac 31 for 38 hp btax4 hits ac 35 for 38 hp hdax1 hits ac 45 for 30 hp hdax2 hits ac 46 for 33 hp rend for 13 hp
In Effect Blur (20% miss chance) Barkskin: (120 minutes) +5 Nat Armor Heroism: (20 minutes) +2 morale bonus on attack rolls, saves, and skill checks good hope: +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC32/20/25 HP 126/150 CMD32 d20+20=37 ; Monday December 18th, 2023 8:13:28 PM
OOC- reminder good hope should be active on everyone
Ramirez moves away from the table and continues to concentrate on the sphere
Actions: move to M20 concentrate on the sphere = 37 Bardsong continues, inspire competence on Nira(+5 competence bonus on skill checks)
Active Effects: fatigue detect magic good hope- Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls.(this will affect all the Tide and any living creature summoned.)
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 29/15/25 -- CMD 24 -- HP 138/138 -- DarkVision/SeeInvis d20+13=26 ; 8d6=29 ; Monday December 18th, 2023 9:05:23 PM "New tactic, Bralanis" she announces "Get some wind walls up. Block the smaller ones from getting towards the cauldron. Start from the west and then head east. If it goes down then I want one of you to recast it. And then if it goes down again, I want it recast again".
The hag and witchfire continue their previous orders
Nira holds her position and keeps chanting. "Higitus figitus migitus mum"
------------ Nira: - Swift: Command the Bralani
Minions - Bralani. DR 10/cold iron or evil; Immune electricity, petrification; Resist cold 10, fire 10; SR 17 -- #1: Cast Wind Wall on the south edge of I13, then 40ft east to the intersection of P13/Q14, then south to Q17 (6 x 10ft lines). -- #2: Ready action: If the Windwall from #1 gets removed, recast along the same lines -- #3: Ready action: If the Windwall from #2 gets removed, recast along the same lines
- Witchfire. Incorporeal. Immune fire. Undead traits. -- Use witchfire bolt on L ---- Hit TouchAC21 for 29pts fire damage. Will Save vs DC22 or be covered in witchflame
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 29 (35, 37 in dragon form, 38 hasted, 40 vs evil, ) -- CMD 36 -- HP 97/132 10d6=51 ; Tuesday December 19th, 2023 6:35:14 AM
Danko moves 5' north then lobs a fireball into the pink room
" I said! Stay in there ! "
------------------- Fireball 51 damage centered to U17
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 95/164 AC: 32(T:18/FF:27) CMD:36) d20+31=32 ; d20+22=29 ; d20+21=37 ; 4d6+23=33 ; d20+30=41 ; d20+22=24 ; 18d6=59 ; Tuesday December 19th, 2023 7:43:30 AM
Gaffer has taken a few hits but he isn't worried yet, especially with the Staff of Healing in hand. "I'm alright Des."
With the tables out from the room, they are now in range of the Storm Giant, and Gaffer is quick to give direction. "Attack the moving tables closest to the cauldron, please."
As he's directing the Giant, he notices that the books are loose and splits his focus that way. More and more fire coming forth. The situation doesn't feel stable, but they are holding for the moment.
----- Cast Fire Storm Defensively, CL Check 41; SR Check 24; DC27 Reflex Save for Half, and to avoid being set on fire; 59 Fire Damage; Same general pattern again, r/s/K/L/R/Q are the primary targets he is after.
Storm Giant Full Attack on B; Attack 1: Nat 1 Attack 2, Power Attack: 29 to hit; miss Attack 3: 37 to hit; 33 Damage
Summon Nature's Ally IX: Storm Giant; HP 223/237; 8/18 Rounds
The Ritual Rd 14 - DM Steve K - "Higitus figitus migitus mum" d20+10=14 ; d20+5=8 ; d20+20=22 ; d20+20=38 ; d20+20=34 ; d100=48 ; d100=38 ; d100=33 ; 2d8+4=15 ; 2d8+4=11 ; 2d8+4=16 ; d20+20=31 ; d20+20=26 ; d20+20=23 ; d100=54 ; d100=28 ; d100=8 ; 2d8+4=15 ; 2d8+4=10 ; d100=12 ; d100=94 ; d100=1 ; d100=7 ; d20=10 ; 2d8+4=12 ; d20+10=23 ; d20+10=18 ; d20+10=29 ; d20+10=30 ; Tuesday December 19th, 2023 9:09:34 AM
Yrul cast a worried glance at the black ball of destruction that was slowly creeping forward. She sends a mental image of calm tranquility, and the Sphere halts!
Desdichado doesn’t need to control the Sphere, backs up, and calls out if anyone needs assistance.
Hmerrin calls for frying tactics, and keeps blocking the doorway. Chop chop! Two more pieces of furniture become kindling!
Ramirez moves away from the table and continues to concentrate on the sphere.
Nira calls for her Bralanis to have new tactics: Wind Walls! The elf-girl herself stays in one place and keeps chanting. The Witchfire gets in a good blast on one table, it is covered in witchflame!
Danko moves 5' north then lobs a fireball into the pink room, taking out another flying object.
Gaffer changes the Storm Giant’s tactics, while still blocking the door, he reaches out to smash a table. The druid himself cases a second Fire Storm, two fliers turn to ash and two cages dodge, but none of the walking furniture is flammable, so doesn’t catch fire.
………………….. Round 14 The 8th ingredient and incantation.
The 5 stone tables are joined by 2 more, and they are getting faster! Both the Storm Giant and Gaffer can have an AOO. But there are still 5 tables slapping at the heroes! Gaffer gets struck 3 times! (42 damage)
From the bedroom, bed curtains, and a wash basin and pitcher lay into the Storm Giant’s back. Anything that gets through causes no damage.
Hmerrin sees the furniture is getting faster, and that no matter how many he destroys, the number inside the room doesn’t seem to change! The ghosts are wailing and moaning as 2 more chairs trot over to the door. This time, they are fast enough to get to the warrior and to strike! One misses due to the Blur spell, and Hmerrin takes 26 damage.
At the library, two book arrive and destroy two Wind Walls, destroying themselves in the process.
The menagerie is a cacophony of noises as cages and tables keep pushing into the Red Room! Both Desdichado can Aoo Cage “K”and Yrul can Aoo Table “L”. The cages, boxes, and tables converge on the invisible Desdichado, three missing, but one striking through his armor. (Des takes 12 damage)
A Didgeridoo and a Sousaphone fly out of the music room, the long wooden instrument destroying the third Wind Wall, and the Sousaphone omm-pahing to menace Danko…
Walking Animate Construct (Medium) Ac 30/10/30 SR 15 Move 20’, +20 slam (2d8+4) + Brilliant Energy L – 29 dam, covered in witchflame K – 59 dam L – 59 dam R – 29 dam Q – 29 dam
Nira - Lead for the Ritual. Must stay adjacent to the Cauldron and only make Swift or Free Actions.
COUNTDOWN: 1hr 23min 7rds (Clock to zero means the Hut spits the heroes out and vanishes)
Yrûl could not keep the surprise from her face. Her "voidish happy thoughts" had actually worked! The destructive globe had stopped moving! Then the table barged past instinctively Snickit sought to make his presence felt. She wanted to help, but couldn't quite determine the most vulnerable spot (Not quite flanking). Snickit struck true (AC: 37)
If a Move Action is also possible, she'll endeavour to send further 'voidish happy thoughts' to the sphere of annihilation, encouraging it to contemplate its own entropic nature.
9+18+1=28
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:211/211; AC:29/15/27 - CMD 36] d20+32=51 ; d20+32=44 ; d12+13=25 ; d12+13=18 ; d12+13=19 ; d20+32=49 ; d20+28=38 ; d20+22=38 ; d20+18=36 ; d12+13=16 ; d12+13=23 ; d12+13=16 ; d12+13=14 ; Tuesday December 19th, 2023 4:37:22 PM
(OOC: Nick, did you include the +2 from Good Hope in Yrul's ability check? That'll be the difference between a pass or fail)
Desdichado smacks the cage hard and continues to press the attack against the objects surrounding him.
AoO 51 vs AC; crit confirmed: 62 damage vs K
Full round attack (Priority: K, L, Q, R) 49 vs AC; 16 damage 38 vs AC; 23 damage 38 vs AC; 16 damage 36 vs AC; 14 damage
Active effects Blur Good Hope Fatigue
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC32/20/25 HP 126/150 CMD32 d20+20=22 ; Tuesday December 19th, 2023 7:04:29 PM
OOC- reminder good hope should be active on everyone
Ramirez continues to concentrate on the sphere. Is it just me or is the furniture getting even angrier?
Actions: concentrate on the sphere = 22 Bardsong continues, inspire competence on Nira(+5 competence bonus on skill checks)
Active Effects: fatigue detect magic good hope- Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls.(this will affect all the Tide and any living creature summoned.)
He's tagged again, but keeps swinging. Nira should be getting close.
------- Full attack, power attack on Z, then Y, then P btax1 hits ac 38 for 34 hp btax2 hits ac 44 for 31 hp btax3 hits ac 34 for 33 hp btax4 hits ac 36 for 36 hp hdax1 hits ac 43 for 34 hp hdax2 hits ac 42 for 31 hp rend for 15 hp
In Effect Blur (20% miss chance) Barkskin: (120 minutes) +5 Nat Armor Heroism: (20 minutes) +2 morale bonus on attack rolls, saves, and skill checks good hope: +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 79/164 AC: 32(T:18/FF:27) CMD:36) d20+31=46 ; d20+26=37 ; d20+21=36 ; 4d6+23=39 ; 4d6+23=36 ; 4d6+23=37 ; 3d8+15=26 ; 15d6=61 ; d20+31=45 ; 4d6+23=36 ; Wednesday December 20th, 2023 6:21:26 AM
As the tables keep attacking him, Gaffer goes from feeling ok, to quickly quite concerned. Thankfully the storm giant starts swinging and lands a few heavy blows on the furniture.
With objects swarming forward, Gaffer tries to split his attention between healing himself and lessening the numbers infront of him. He would loved a few seconds of peace to summon another creature to take the hits instead.
"Just two more ingredients, right? We can probably do two more."
----- Storm Giant AOO: 45 to hit; 36
[OOC: I'm unsure if Gaffer can use both metamagic rod and the Staff of Healing to cast spells in the same turn with his shield. If it's either/or, the heal is the priority.] Defensively Cast Cure Serious Wounds on himself; CL Check Autopass; 26 Healing Use Quicken Metamagic Rod; Cast Flame Strike, Empowered: SR Autopass; Reflex DC 23 for Half; 91 Damage, Half ignoring resistance
Storm Giant Full Attack on I, then M; Attack 1: 46 to hit; 39 damage Attack 2, 37 to hit: 36 damage Attack 3: 36 to hit; 37 damage
Summon Nature's Ally IX: Storm Giant; HP 223/237; 7/18 Rounds Staff of Healing 4/10 Charges
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 29 (35, 37 in dragon form, 38 hasted, 40 vs evil, ) -- CMD 36 -- HP 97/132 10d6=34 ; Wednesday December 20th, 2023 6:27:05 AM
Danko sees that the green room thingies are becoming an issue. He casts a fireball just into the green room so that the radius of the blast catches those on the outside of the room as well,
-----------------] Fireball centered at I22 for 34 damage
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 29/15/25 -- CMD 24 -- HP 138/138 -- DarkVision/SeeInvis 3d6=15 ; 3d6=9 ; 3d6=8 ; d20+13=14 ; Wednesday December 20th, 2023 6:52:56 AM
Nira redirects her minions. "Ok, forget the windwalls. Just use your ranged attacks to take these objects down one at a time. FTry and weaken the one that just came through the door. Witchfire, keep burning the table!"
The bralanis understand the order and target the nearby object. The witchfire fails to hit it's target though.
Her chanting continues. "Fennas nogothrim, lasto beth lammen!"
------------ Nira: - Swift: Command the minions
Minions - Bralani. DR 10/cold iron or evil; Immune electricity, petrification; Resist cold 10, fire 10; SR 17 -- All use wind blast on 'W'. Damage: 15, 9 and 8. Ref Saves vs DC17 to halve them.
- Witchfire. Incorporeal. Immune fire. Undead traits. -- Use witchfire bolt on L ---- Hit TouchAC14. Nat1=Miss!
The Ritual Rd 15 - DM Steve K - "Fennas nogothrim, lasto beth lammen!" d20+10=30 ; d20+10=26 ; d20+10=16 ; d20+13=26 ; 8d6=32 ; d20+10=14 ; d20+10=13 ; d20+10=17 ; d4=1 ; d100=67 ; d100=7 ; d100=80 ; d100=75 ; d100=42 ; d20+20=25 ; d20+20=32 ; d20+20=40 ; d20+20=22 ; d20+20=23 ; d20+20=28 ; 2d8+4=17 ; 2d8+4=6 ; 2d8+4=12 ; 2d8+4=12 ; 2d8+4=19 ; 2d8+4=12 ; d100=52 ; d100=9 ; d100=52 ; d20+20=25 ; d20+20=34 ; 2d8+4=11 ; 2d8+4=9 ; d100=20 ; d100=82 ; d20+10=25 ; d10=3 ; d100=45 ; d20+20=33 ; d20+20=30 ; 2d8+4=8 ; 2d8+4=14 ; d100=2 ; Wednesday December 20th, 2023 8:16:13 AM
Yrûl’s voidish thoughts actually worked! And between her opportunity and her picks (and the Bralanis, Witchfire, and Gaffer), she gets Cage L to stop moving!
Desdichado smacks Cage K hard, smashing it, and presses into Cage R making many cracks appear! Dez is now visible.
Ramirez continues to concentrate on the sphere and singing.
Hmerrin keeps swinging. Nira should be getting close… He only manages to smash one and damage another.
Gaffer quickly becomes concerned about the tables’ attacks. He defensively casts a healing spell on himself and keeps his shield in his hand. (ooc: can only hold/use 2 items at a time = Staff and Shield). The storm giant hits and hits again until Table I is smashed.
Danko sees that the green room thingies are becoming an issue. He casts a fireball just into the green room which catches Tables S, M, and T! S and M save (ooc: nope, I got no jokes here)
NIra continues her chanting and redirects her minions again, but the summonings are not nearly as effective.
………….. Round 15 The 9th ingredient and incantation.
More stone tables pour out of the Green Stillroom and charge into battle! (Storm Giant can AOO vs A or B) The tables already here keep moving to the cauldron and begin feeling about for anything standing next to the large, bubbling pot. M goes after the Hag (17 damage) N goes after Danko, but misses from the Blur spell! S, T, and B all strike at the flanked Gaffer, and T Crits! (49 damage) A barrels into the Stone Giant (12 damage)
From the bedroom, more objects crowd to the door, completely blocked by the Storm Giant. Anything that gets through causes no damage.
Hmerrin now has 4 pieces of various furniture, but only three can strike, and they are all blocked by the Fighter’s body from entering the Red Room! The Blur spell saves him from one attack. (Hmerrin 20 damage)
At the library, two books fly in unopposed all the way to the cauldron! One is confused by Nira’s invisibility, but the other strikes the elf-girl. (3 damage and make a Concentration Check DC 18 or have to repeat the next incantation in the Ritual [ie. the Ritual will need 11 rounds, not 10]!)
The menagerie has more tables, cages, and boxes all charging out towards the Cauldron! Desdichado can Aoo Box “W”and Yrul can Aoo Cage “Q”. W attacks NIra, but misses because of her Invisibility! Q attacks Yrul (8 damage) X attack Desdichado (14 damage)
The Sousaphone hits a low note but misses Danko because of the Blur spell (lucky man!) A drum and accordion fly to the cauldron and cast about for a target…
And the Sphere of Annihilation moves another 15', only 15' from Danko and Ramirez...
Walking Animate Construct (Medium) Ac 30/10/30 SR 15 Move 20’, +20 slam (2d8+4) + Brilliant Energy M – 17 dam Q – 29 dam S – 17 dam T – 34 dam W – 28 dam Y – 65 dam
Nira - Lead for the Ritual. Must stay adjacent to the Cauldron and only make Swift or Free Actions.
COUNTDOWN: 1hr 23min 7rds (Clock to zero means the Hut spits the heroes out and vanishes)
Picks were great for locks, but Yrul doubted how effective they'd be against a cage. Still, there it was, right in front of her and both of her weapons were keen to make their mark. As was often the case, Snickit won that argument.
Yrul then focused her thoughts. Perhaps the co-operative 'Voidy-Thing' would like to help them? She sent a mental image of the Black sphere eradicating troublesome furnishings that really didn't belong in its perfect emptiness.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Seeking to get the Sphere to "eat" 'f'. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Finally she unleashed both picks to 'do their worst'. Having seen their worst in the not so distant past, she immediately rued that choice of words. Snickit made a mad lunge for the cage and became ensnared between the bars! (2nd roll to determine just how bad the 1 was - more guidance for me than anything else. 18 meant a good recovery.)
Snickit Attack 1 - natural 1.
Dabz seemed to laugh at Snickit's ineptitude, or so Yrul imagined.
Dabz 1: AC:34. 9 damage. Dabz 2: AC:30. 6 damage.
Snickit then slid free and sought to clear 'himself' of any shame. He didn't.
Snickit 2: AC: 27. Miss. Snickit 3: Another Natural 1!
Snickit only managed to further compound his embarrassment - and Yrul's. Stuck again! (She didn't drop the weapon)
~~~~~~~~~~~
Concentration check to persuade her new best friend to eat the furniture. 19+19+1=39
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 140/217 AC:39 T:21 FF:33 CMD:48) d20+32=46 ; d8+30=31 ; Wednesday December 20th, 2023 6:36:54 PM
Hmerrin glances over his shoulder again and grimaces. Things is getting bad by the cauldron.
He pirouettes from the attacking furniture and slides over to smack one of the books attacking Nira.
------------ Move to L 14 Attack d, power attack hits ac 46 for 31 hp damage
In Effect Blur (20% miss chance) Barkskin: (120 minutes) +5 Nat Armor Heroism: (20 minutes) +2 morale bonus on attack rolls, saves, and skill checks good hope: +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 29/15/25 -- CMD 24 -- HP 135/138 -- DarkVision/SeeInvis d20+13=33 ; d20+13=27 ; 8d6=24 ; 8d6=26 ; Wednesday December 20th, 2023 6:50:30 PM
Nira takes the hit, but fortunately it's one of the softer ones she's taken today. She keeps her concentration on the ritual.
"Surround me, the hag and the cauldron with wind walls!" She calls to the Bralani. "Same as before. Prepare to recast them if they come down!"
"Witchfire, just keep using your ranged attack against anything that's near my friends"
Nira continues her chanting. "Salagadoola. Mechicka. BOOLA!"
--------------- Concentration check vs DC18: 38=Autopass
Nira: - Swift: Command the minions
Minions - Bralani. DR 10/cold iron or evil; Immune electricity, petrification; Resist cold 10, fire 10; SR 17 -- #1: Cast Wind Wall to surround Nira, Hag and Cauldron. -- #2: Ready action: If the Windwall from #1 gets removed, recast along the same lines -- #3: Ready action: If the Windwall from #2 gets removed, recast along the same lines
- Witchfire. Incorporeal. Immune fire. Undead traits. -- Use witchfire bolt on X ---- Hit TouchAC33. Crit confirmed on AC27 for 50pts fire damage. Will Save vs DC22 or be covered in witchflame
- Hag: 17 dmg
Gaffer/DMs: Highlight to display spoiler: {FYI... Nira's Healing Staff is a custom one that casts Heal instead of CSW. The concentration check to use it is also DC25, but Gaffer made that too}
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC32/20/25 HP 126/150 CMD32 d20+20=26 ; Wednesday December 20th, 2023 8:03:27 PM
OOC- reminder good hope should be active on everyone
Ramirez sees the increasing number of books and furniture closing in. Nira is performing the ritual and needs some more help, and Gaffer is getting swarmed, so he switches to a heroic song of heroes from around the Wold, banding together to fight a plague of red Sargrass.
Ramirez continues to concentrate on the sphere.
Actions: concentrate on the sphere = 26(nada) Bardsong changes, Inspire Heroics is now active on Nira and Gaffer(+4 morale bonus on saving throws and a +4 dodge bonus to AC)
Active Effects: fatigue detect magic good hope- Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls.(this will affect all the Tide and any living creature summoned.)
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:211/211; AC:29/15/27 - CMD 36] d20+32=39 ; d12+13=25 ; d20+32=38 ; d20+28=39 ; d20+22=30 ; d20+17=18 ; d12+13=20 ; d12+13=25 ; d12+13=14 ; Wednesday December 20th, 2023 8:30:52 PM
Desdichado takes a swing at W as it passes by. He then 5-ft steps to M:14 and presses the attack.
AoO vs W 39 vs AC; 25 damage
Full-round attack (Priority W, C, D) 38 vs AC; 20 damage 39 vs AC; 25 damage 30 vs AC; 14 damage 18 vs AC; crit miss
Active effects Blur Good Hope Fatigue
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 29 (35, 37 in dragon form, 38 hasted, 40 vs evil, ) -- CMD 36 -- HP 97/132 Thursday December 21st, 2023 6:44:28 AM
Danko castsTelekinesis and hurls objects CDWQEF and S away with great force and hopefull up against the walls.
-------------------- OOC> Hail Mary throw. Not sure if this will work but we'll soon see.
Yrûl picks at “Q”, and focuses her thoughts on the Sphere of Annihilation. She gets it to stop, but there is another will contesting hers, and she can’t get it to move elsewhere. She is also able to get in one more attack, which misses. (ooc: pick AOO, sphere is a move action, pick is a standard action. Full attack to use all attack rolls would require a full round action)
Hmerrin grimaces: things is getting bad by the cauldron. He pirouettes and all three pieces of furniture lash out at his back. One misses, one is confused by the Blur spell, and Hmerrin only takes 14 damage from the third. Then, he is among the flying books, shredding one with a single stroke!
Nira takes the hit and keeps her concentration! New orders and the elf-girl continues her chanting. Bralanis defend, and Witchfire fires, and Hag continues to be a living shield.
Ramirez switches to a heroic song of heroes from around the Wold, banding together to fight the plague of red Sargrass to inspire heroics!
Desdichado takes a swing at “W” as it passes by. He then removes himself from being flanked and presses the attack until “W” is unmoving!
Danko casts Telekinesis, but didn’t attempt it defensively. Surrounded by animated objects they all strike at him while the Sorcerer is distracted. One misses (nat 1), but the other two strike Danko for 22 damage. And now Danko needs to Concentrate DC 37 or the Telekinesis is disrupted! (DM rolled 25) The spell fizzles!
……………
"Salagadoola. Mechicka. BOOLA!" NIra adds the 10th ingredient and completes the 10th incantation.
Instantly, the animated objects stop. The howling stops. The rattling and noises stop. And things start moving back to their rooms. Tables, chairs, and cages return to their assigned places. Books and musical instruments float back into their appropriate rooms.
The Sphere of Annihilation recedes back into its Gray Mausoleum.
Smashed objects, chips, and the other detritus of combat move as if caterpillars or ants are carrying them (Perception DC 20: the red rug itself is flicking its fabrics to move the wreckage) until they are against the walls with all of the other bric-a-brac.
All the Doors can move again.
And the Cauldron has stopped bubbling. Nira and Danko are close enough to see the surface is as still as glass, and it shows 2 scenes. The first is well-known: the courtyard of Tide House in Dirt City! The second looks like a lush, tropical forest, wild and yet manicured.
”Hmmph, took you long enough!” A voice breaks the stillness in the Red Room, and all eyes turn towards the Door to OddHolme. On the door lintel stands a small Imp dressed in a red felt coat and stocking cap that are both lined with fluffy white fur. Each hero could swear that he wasn’t there during the battle. ”The Gray Traveller is mighty pleased, yep, mighty.”
A twinkle in its eye and tilt of its head soon gives the heroes to know there is nothing to dread. But maybe quite a bit to ask…
The heroes have the initiative.
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 105/164 AC: 32(T:18/FF:27) CMD:36) Thursday December 21st, 2023 8:47:10 AM
[OOC: Sorry for the missed post, day got away from me. Glad we got through it anyway though!]
Gaffer resists the urge to slump down as soon as the ritual is complete. But let's out a quiet "Yaaaay" of tired victory.
He isn't too surprised that the hut can tidy itself given the extent of it's defensive. He is however both surprised and wary when he sees the imp. Perhaps someone wants to lend them a hand against the Rakshasa now that they are nearly there. That would be nice.
The name Gray Traveller doesn't ring a bell, and he looks to the others for their reactions, while quietly returning to Nira their staff. The Storm Giant will fade in half a minute and make some more space in the hut.
----- Staff of Healing 4/10 Charges
Yrûl (Nick K) HP:140140 AC:34 F:12 R:29 W:9. CMD:32 Thursday December 21st, 2023 9:50:10 AM
"Well, I was going as fast as I could." Countered Yrûl defensively. As with Gaffer the name didn't resonate with her. Still, it didn't sound very auspicious, but then, grey simply wasn't an auspicious colour. In fact, it was barely a colour at all. What was more promising was that the imp was bedecked in red and white. Yrûl did like her colour.
"So...ah....who are you and what's a Grey Traveller? she enquired optimistically before casting her eyes towards the room that held the sphere. She couldn't help but wonder what strange, entropic thoughts the little void was having now.
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:211/211; AC:29/15/27 - CMD 36] Thursday December 21st, 2023 1:57:53 PM
Gaffer may have been able to resist slumping, but Desdichado finds the nearest space along the wall to drop and soon closes his eyes. Fatigue, then exhaustion, then fatigue again have taken a toll on him. He barely registers the imps words.
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 140/217 AC:39 T:21 FF:33 CMD:48) d20+12=15 ; Thursday December 21st, 2023 5:28:20 PM
The battle suddenly ends. Hmerrin is about to relax when he hears the voice.
Whirling about, the fighter pauses. He tilts his head, considering the imp carefully. After several moments, he addresses it.
"You look familiar. You were there after the big Sarr god fight.....Gimp, it was, right?" He thinks. "Which would make the Grey Traveller...oh."
Hmerrin's face scrunches even more. "Why would Gargul be interested in all this?"
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC32/20/25 HP 126/150 CMD32 Thursday December 21st, 2023 7:44:01 PM
Ramirez is relieved when the sphere starts moving back to its' resting spot in the gray room. He watches it warily for another few moments just to make sure. Then he notices the imp.
Greetings! Certainly we are pleased that the Gray Traveler is pleased. Not a good idea to get on his naughty list. So how can we help you?
bardsong ends
Active Effects: fatigue detect magic good hope- Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls.(this will affect all the Tide and any living creature summoned.)
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 29/15/25 -- CMD 24 -- HP 135/138 -- DarkVision/SeeInvis Friday December 22nd, 2023 5:01:23 AM
Seconds after the animated objects start retreating, the bralani vanish. They served their purpose well and their blur spells probably saved the party a lot of pain.
"See if you can find anything obviously valuable in the other rooms and then bring them in here" she directs her last two summons "And if anything attacks you make sure to call out". The magical aura here is too powerful to discern magical items from mundane, so they minions are just going to have to judge things for themselves. She doesn't expect them to find everything (or perhaps anything?) but she's quite tired at the moment so is happy to delegate the task.
Now that Nira has gained control of the hut it makes her wonder: could this hut become a place to retire in the future? Has it now changed hands from a bad witch to a good witch? It does come with an extensive library too.
"Phew. I'm glad he's pleased. It's been a very, VERY long day. I'm relieved we didn't have to meet him under different circumstances"
----------- Knowl Geography: 40 (Take10) to see if she recognises the other location
Highlight to display spoiler: {For those wondering about Nira's chants... Treguna, Mekoides, Trecorum, Satis Dee = Bedknobs & Broomsticks Kadeesh mal, kadeesh mal, pared oos, pared oos = The Mummy Whuppity bairn, deru, deru = Willow Higitus figitus migitus mum = The Sword in the Stone Fennas nogothrim, lasto beth lammen! = LotR - Fellowship of the Ring Salagadoola Mechicka Boola = Cinderella }
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 29 (35, 37 in dragon form, 38 hasted, 40 vs evil, ) -- CMD 36 -- HP 97/132 Friday December 22nd, 2023 6:34:32 AM
Danko drops down right where he stood. Seated cross legged fashion.
" I really need to work on my combat magic" he murmurs to himself.
He looks up towards the imp and in a low voice,
" Want a carror? "
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 29 ) -- CMD 36 -- HP 75/132 Friday December 22nd, 2023 6:35:38 AM
ooc, HP at 75
Yule! Friday December 22nd, 2023 8:14:44 AM
If the Tide deal with the sudden end to the swarming battle in various ways, they react to the strangely clothed Imp. Nira’s summonings are able to glean some more valuables. Beyond what they already got from the Sargrass Ambergris and Yolpova’s personal belongings, the team is able to gather enough wealth for everyone to have a total of 685,000gp (equivalent of 19th WBL)
Gimp the Imp, for that is who it is, grins lopsidedly at being named. ”Yep, that’s me! I’m not supposed to give away secrets, so I won’t tell you why the big guy is pleased, but I’m sure it’s NOT because he doesn’t like constructs, or people messing with Woldsblood, or being dissed by a whole plane of irreverent spirits. No, it’s gotta be something else…”
“No worries. I’m just here to deliver a message. Since you have control of the Dancing Hut for a while, you can use the cauldron to show you one of the pictures, then use the Door here to go to THAT place and back again. Once. I suggest you rest up in Mud Village or Dirt Town or Dust City. You know, that place you are from, before you say ‘welcome to the jungle’. Cause they have fun and games.”
With that, the Imp vanishes, but a small, gift-wrapped package falls from where Gimp was perched and lands at Yrûl’s feet. When she opens it, it reveals a Talisman just like what Vyrnix gave the others! ………
Friends, this is the last post before Yule. You should post today but have no obligation to post again until 8 January 2024. (I and Dan may periodically look in, but it will be sporadic until 8 Jan.)
"Oh." Said Yrul rather stupidly. "This is good, right?" She asked of the new gift. In truthy, she was rather relieved at the imp's departure; she didn't really know what he was talking about and was glad not to seem even more stupid than she already felt.
"So....resting now, yeah?" She asked optimistically. A good long, hot bath would be wonderful, but a warm bed sounded even better.
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:211/211; AC:29/15/27 - CMD 36] Tuesday January 2nd, 2024 7:44:12 PM
Desdichado perks up at Gimp's suggestion they rest in Dirt City. "Is there a place to park this thing there?" he wonders. "Wouldn't it be a shock to Jasper and Tombo if we brought this into the courtyard!" He chuckles sleepily to himself at the thought.
(OOC: I enjoyed the incantions. Higitus figitus migitus mum gets a lot of use in our house!)
Gathered in the Dancing Hut - DM SteveK (Monday Post after Yule) Friday January 5th, 2024 10:30:02 AM
ooc: this is the Monday Post after Yule. .............
The Tide, Hmerrin, Gaffer, Desdichado, Nira, Ramirez, Danko, and Yrul find themselves in the Red Room of Baba Yaga's Dancing Hut. The eight doors to other locations are closed, the cauldron in the center of the room is still, and the mounds of stuff against every available wall has had some additional bric-a-brac added from the last battle. From their previous experience, the Tide knows they can find nearly anything in the piles; but it is much easier the more common and generic the item. (i.e. a bunch of carrots would be really easy to find, but Danko's teddy bear from when he was 5 would be much more difficult.)
Yrul has a small gift that turns out to be a "Vyrnix’s Talisman" (Fate Item). Warm to the touch, this 4” dragon’s tooth is gold at the root and fastened to a cord of twisted dragon scale. Effect: neck slot; Epic bypass first DR 15 of opponent and gives +5 Spell Penetration to any spell cast by the wearer. Only useable on the home plane of the Maharaja.
Gaffer also has a package, neatly wrapped and labeled "To Gaffer with much appreciation from Djali Merrytoes, Catacombs"
Yrul, Nira, and Gaffer also have some news: while they were in the Catacombs, Yrul was being served by a middle-aged woman named Tishe' Weaver, and she had admitted she was the same Tishe' that had hired the drow-girl back in Hook City to find her Spinning Wheel in OddHolme! ...........
The heroes have the initiative.
ooc: Please update your PC sheet to 19th level and then email DanK and SteveK for review. I am tracking MikeK and Courtney have said they are ready for a review.
Yrûl (Nick K) HP:181/181 AC:33 F:15 R:29 W:9. CMD:39 Sunday January 7th, 2024 7:13:08 AM
"Oooh, pretty! Look what I found." Cooed Yrûl as she held up the dragon's tooth talisman. "There's some good stuff in amongst this lot." She added with a broad grin.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
OOC: Header adjusted.
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 29 ) -- CMD 36 -- HP 132/132 Sunday January 7th, 2024 11:36:38 AM
Danko is weary and still slightly less charismatic then he had been before the battles.
He does however find some fresh carrots amongs the pills of brick a brack. That makes his slightly happier.
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:211/211; AC:29/15/27 - CMD 36] Sunday January 7th, 2024 7:40:22 PM
Desdichado laughs to himself that events have shaped themselves for Danko to receive a fresh batch of carrots from among the debris of this most recent fight.
"Gimp recommended we head back to Dirt City. Any objections? Er...anyone know how to run this thing?"
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 29/15/25 -- CMD 24 -- HP 135/138 -- DarkVision/SeeInvis Monday January 8th, 2024 3:43:11 AM "Good question" Now that Nira has completed the ritual and taken control of the hut, she wonders how hard it will be to, er, steer. "Maybe we should park it somewhere outside Dirt City? If we lost control of it within the city we could end up causing some problems"
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 208/208 AC: 38(T:21/FF:31) CMD:41) Monday January 8th, 2024 6:02:54 AM "That was quick and easy." Gaffer smiles as he unwraps the package and suits up with his new armour, skimming through the book to make sure he didn't miss anything.
Gaffer doesn't mind heading back to the city, he doubts they'll be there for long, but it's better than being out in the middle of the overheated plains when they return from another plane.
"Good idea Nira, I'm not sure the Prince would take very kindly to us bringing it inside the city. It could give the houses a good scare though."
Gathered in the Dancing Hut - DM SteveK Monday January 8th, 2024 7:24:35 AM
With keen perception (Danko skill is 21), he is able to find a dozen carrots in a bunch. (Finding anything requires stating what one is trying to find, and then rolling a Perception Check.)
Nira, having done the ritual, realizes the Tide has some mis-interpretation on what 'control' they have on the Hut. The particular ritual that the Tide did does NOT allow her to control where the Hut goes: The Hut isn't going to teleport to Dirt City. What Nira can do is change the entrance door to open in one of three places: 1. Wherever the Hut currently is (OddHolme for now, maybe somewhere else if the Hut moves). 2. The courtyard of Tide House in Dirt City. 3. A lush, tropical forest, wild and yet manicured ( a jungle location on Rakshasa plane).
Yrûl squealed in delight as she released three crystalline insects to flutter and dart around her. "Look, Sickit, Dabz - new friends." She said excitedly. "Oh, where are my manners. let me introduce you. Snickit, Dabz, this is Peabo." She pointed to a deep red butterfly. [b]!That's Callie." She indicated a swallow tailed butterfly that was a mix of lavender and green. "And this little fellow." She pointed to a darting. pale green dragonfly. "Is Aggerz. Now everyone knows everyone. I'm sure we'll all get along just fine." So absorbed was she in her rummaging that she gave no thought to what was to come next.
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 140/217 AC:39 T:21 FF:33 CMD:48) d20+24=41 ; Monday January 8th, 2024 5:51:26 PM
Hmerrin is working his way through the implications of Nira's control.
"So we can open a door to the courtyard of Tide House, hang out there for a while, and we can come back into the Hut from there whenever we want?" he asks.
What they could really use right now, the fighter muses, is a chest full of diamonds. He looks around to see if that might be in the room. [Perception 41]
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC32/20/25 HP 126/150 CMD32 d20+17=19 ; Monday January 8th, 2024 7:31:29 PM So I guess the hut will just stay right here, but we can use it for some specific traveling.
So after we rest and upgrade out gear, I guess it's time to pay a visit to the Rakshasa.
Ramirez rummages around in the main room, curious if spell components can be found in the pile of stuff. perception = 19
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 29/15/25 -- CMD 24 -- HP 135/138 -- DarkVision/SeeInvis d20+26=39 ; d20+26=41 ; d20+26=33 ; d20+26=39 ; d20+26=45 ; Tuesday January 9th, 2024 2:56:04 AM
Since it looks like the group is in no immediate danger, Nira checks to see if the door to the library will open. She plans to grab as many books as possible to improve the 'library' at Tide House. 12 books hardly makes a library! Failing that she pokes and prods through all the clutter in the red room to find some.
"Before we head back to the house, perhaps we should quickly pop outside and let the locals know that everything is ok? They might be worried about what they saw and we should warn them not to come inside" She says aloud while moving bric-a-brac about. "I hope there wasn't too much collateral damage from all the blood and fire"
--------- Nira isn't looking for any specific books. Just 'books' in general. The more the merrier! Perception checks: 39, 41, 33, 39, 45
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 208/208 AC: 38(T:21/FF:31) CMD:41) d20+36=54 ; d20+36=55 ; d20+36=37 ; Tuesday January 9th, 2024 5:28:40 AM
Gaffer joins the search through the bric a brac, commenting as he does.
"I might stay with the hut. I worry about what would happen to any doorway once it moves again."
----- Gaffer is looking for acorns and holly berries that he might use for Fire Seeds. Perception: 54, 55, 37
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 29 ) -- CMD 36 -- HP 132/132 Tuesday January 9th, 2024 6:31:02 AM
" I need some upgrading. A trip to the Catacombs is in order for me. After I'm done, I can stay with Gaffer and the hut. "
Gathered in the Dancing Hut - DM SteveK Tuesday January 9th, 2024 7:15:30 AM
The heroes think through the implications of the Hut. Nira thinks Hmerrin’s reasoning is sound, but Danko and Gaffer plan to have at least one Tide member in the Hut at any one time… just in case.
Nira is able to take books out of the Library without consequences, well, other than then there is an empty spot on a bookshelf. It’s a nice handful and easily triples the current Tide House library!
Hmerrin finds a small chest full of low-grade diamonds! (Which is included in the wealth that the PCs have acquired from the Hut and already set in the WBL this month)
Ramirez finds some spell components, a rhubarb leaf and an adder's stomach.
Yrul finds something useful: it is a Spork!
Gaffer finds some acorns and holly berries!
Yrûl (Nick K) HP:181/181 AC:33 F:15 R:29 W:9. CMD:39 Tuesday January 9th, 2024 10:14:36 AM
"oh, look, look, I found a ......what is this?" She quizzically enquired as she examined the unusual implement. "I'm going to keep it. I bet it comes in really useful.....for something. Oh, and as for staying in the hut - I volunteer. It's far too bright for me out there. We little Drow types like our shade you know. So, I guess once rested and catacombed up we'll be ready to go have a word with a few naughty Rakkies. Snickit and Dabz are definitely ready, but then, they don't get so tired." She looked around to see if she might be useful: perhaps carrying a few books.
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 140/217 AC:39 T:21 FF:33 CMD:48) Tuesday January 9th, 2024 7:11:42 PM
Hmerrin is immensely pleased with himself at finding diamonds in a trashed hut.
He nods along happily at Nira's suggestion to pull a quick check in on the Sargrass natives. "Good a test of our control over this thing as any," he muses.
With that, he strides over to the door and swings it open. "Hello? Everybody good, er, uh, shadowy out there? We won. All good, er, shadowy."
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC32/20/25 HP 126/150 CMD32 Tuesday January 9th, 2024 10:53:02 PM
Ramirez joins Hmerrin checking in on the town, and see if they need any help with damage from the fight.
After that, it looks like it's time to stop in at Tide House and get some rest.
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:211/211; AC:29/15/27 - CMD 36] Wednesday January 10th, 2024 2:02:50 AM
Desdichado wonders where the door will open up to at Tide House, and hopes to Domi it will be easy for everyone to get back inside after they've left.
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 29/15/25 -- CMD 24 -- HP 135/138 -- DarkVision/SeeInvis Wednesday January 10th, 2024 4:52:13 AM "Let's not shut the door behind us" Nira warns as she stuffs the last book into her haversack "I don't know what would happen, but best to play it safe"
She waits for everyone to be back together before controlling the door to open at Tide house. Nira waits for the others to leave the hut before she does, as she's not entirely sure what would happen otherwise.
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 29 ) -- CMD 36 -- HP 132/132 Wednesday January 10th, 2024 6:34:37 AM
Danko heads to the Catacombs to pick up some trinkets. He soon comes back and volunteers to stay with the Hut. Such a prize he says shouldn't be left unattended.
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