The Garden of Delight Dan K DM Monday March 18th, 2024 10:10:07 AM
Ramirez asks about the Cabana, and as Yrul has already been inside and there is nothing of note really there, she relays that information. The Palace gardens should be within a couple hour's hike from where the group is and so the party is off.
Cutting through the thick jungle is not difficult and the group makes relatively good time and find the stream. It is a very clear, fairly fast moving, varying from 5 to 7 feet across and 4 to 5 feet deep with gentle banks sloping into it. Gaffer finds the entire look of the moving water odd, given the volume of water moving the banks should be much steeper through the area having arrived into the soil, but it hasn't.
Birds still occassionally call overhead and the party never feels as if they are alone, but with little to do about it, the group simply moves on best and quickest as they can. Heading upstream, the group arrives at the gardens area. Through breaks in the trees at this point the palace can be see gleaming in the 'sunlight' In a straight line, the palace is about a 10 minute walk. The gardens themselves could best be described as beautifully wild. Everything is meticulous and perfect. There are several winding paths through the trees with a bench and pagoda visible.
Yrûl (Nick K) HP:181/181 AC:33 F:15 R:29 W:9. CMD:39 Monday March 18th, 2024 11:56:25 AM
"Right you two; best behaviour. Don't go getting me into trouble." Yrû warned her weapons, before turning to the others. "Remind me, what am I looking for?" Apart from big cats, I mean." She was going to be sneaky and glean as much as she could, because knowledge was power - or so they said - and all whilst not being eaten!
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 251/251 AC:38 T:24 FF:30 CMD:50) DR 5/- Monday March 18th, 2024 6:57:52 PM
"Ombrix said beyond these gardens is a shelter for Sasha, the giant magic spewing tiger," Hmerrin answers. "Supposed to be a locked door in the shelter that gets us a short cut to the throne room."
The fighter shrugs. Detailed planning has never been the Tide's forte and it doesn't look like they're gonna change that today.
"So I guess we ease on around these gardens until we find that, well, cat house?"
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC29/20(touch) HP 161/161 CMD32 d20+20=22 ; Monday March 18th, 2024 8:16:50 PM Agreed, let's look for the shelter. If there is an entrance to the throne room from there, it's probably better if we face Sasha before we go to the throne room. I wonder what the reaction would be if we just strolled in the front door like the rest of those who come here.
perception = 22 looking for possible guards
Active Effects: 1)Vyrnix talisman(amulet/necklace not active)
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:180/229; AC:29/15/27 (75%fortification) - CMD 36], DR 5/evil Monday March 18th, 2024 11:13:57 PM
Desdichado agrees with the others. He would much rather fight Sasha apart from the others. Like Ramirez, he worries about being seen so close to the palace. Everything in this land has been so corrupted with evil that this garden makes him feel uncomfortable. The quicker they can move through it, the better.
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 32/16/28 -- CMD 24 -- HP 120/144 -- DarkVision Tuesday March 19th, 2024 3:15:57 AM "I'm just wondering... is there a way to lure them out rather than us going in? We don't know what sort of traps and the like would be waiting for us, and I'm certain they'd have the advantage inside"
She doesn't suppose there is, but puts the suggestion out anyway.
Nira is very much in favor of Yrul doing the scouting while the rest of the party hang back.
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 31 ) -- CMD 37 -- HP 137/137 Tuesday March 19th, 2024 6:27:39 AM
Danko hands the wand of protection from evil to Nira, keeping the wand of circle against evil for himself.
" Tight quarters may be better for us... I can better use force walls and such... but regardless, we should be well protected before considering engaging... "
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 208/208 AC: 33(T:21/FF:26) CMD:41) Tuesday March 19th, 2024 10:44:49 AM "I think the main thing for us is that inside both the garden and throne room we're hopefully just fighting our targets, rather than fighting everyone in this place."
Given Yrul's abilities, it doesn't seem like a bad idea to have her scout ahead, if she doesn't mind being a bit seperate from the group.
"Oh, and I can teleport us through the trees if we need a quick escape."
Yrûl (Nick K) HP:181/181 AC:33 F:15 R:29 W:9. CMD:39 Tuesday March 19th, 2024 11:34:09 AM
"We don't mind and I'm not really alone. I have Snickit and Dabz. Oh and my new friends too - Peabo, Callie and Aggerz. So, we'll be fine." Yrul assured them. Sneaking appealed.
The Garden of Delight Dan K DM d20+30=41 ; Tuesday March 19th, 2024 3:54:01 PM
It is quickly decided that Yrul should do some scouting while the rest of the group stays put. Nira asks aloud if it might be possible to lure the maharaja out, rather than going in. Gaffer is hopeful that both here and within the palace, they will only have to engage their chosen targets. And everyone hopes Sasha can be closed out on before having to go into the palace.
Yrul slips off making her way in the shadows, just off of the beautiful crushed shell path. Small details are everywhere, and many turn the stomach. A bird bath of morally questionable building material, a gem encrusted skull or bone set, a wind chime. The drow pulls her focus back as a small splash happens in the pool to her right. Coming around a bend, dominated by a red and white rose thorn bush, Yrul spies a more open are with a large fountain and gazebo. Sitting within the structure is a pair of tiger headed rakshsa taking notes as a Balor is speaking to them. A pair of Succubus writhe about the greater demon. The drow freezes as one of the demons suddenly stops and puts her penetrating gaze towards the drow. A moment latter, the demon is back to paying attention to the great Balor and Yrul quietly backtracks to a separate direction in the pathway.
Moving down it, the path appears to cut far away from the gazebo. The jungle trees close in and the purposeful planted vines form an engaging tunnel of leave and branches. Just beyond is a small bridge over a stream. One that likely feeds the larger stream exiting the gardens. Sahsa's den is supposedly right next to the palace. Over 50 acres of gardens separate Yrul on winding paths from that goal.
Thus far Yrul has been gone for just over 15 minutes. The party waits and Yrul has to decide what to do. Continue and head back
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:180/229; AC:29/15/27 (75%fortification) - CMD 36], DR 5/evil d20+22=35 ; Tuesday March 19th, 2024 6:23:40 PM
"New friends?" mouths Desdichado confusedly at Yrul's remark before she heads off.
"Nothing to do but wait," he says to others as he keeps his eye out for Sasha. (Perception: 35)
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 251/251 AC:38 T:24 FF:30 CMD:50) DR 5/- d20+27=28 ; Tuesday March 19th, 2024 6:39:47 PM
Hmerrin nods in reply.
He's already added his two cents to the previous discussion. Luring out raks lures out ALL the raks, which he'd really like to avoid.
The fighter waits, and watches. [Perception 28]
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC29/20(touch) HP 161/161 CMD32 Tuesday March 19th, 2024 7:22:53 PM
Ramirez waits impatiently. He isn't really fond of separating the group in this area, to many bad things could happen.
Seeing the area, he does offer that he may have some magic that could help. I have a few illusion spells which might get us across any open ground At least he hopes so.
Active Effects: 1)Vyrnix talisman(amulet/necklace not active)
Yrûl (Nick K) HP:181/181 AC:33 F:15 R:29 W:9. CMD:39 Wednesday March 20th, 2024 4:52:22 AM
Deciding it would be best not to put too great a distance between herself and the he rest of the team, Yrûl returned to report what she had seen so far. It made sense to avoid the Balor, Rakshasas and Succubi and simply stick to the goal. To that end she advocated taking the bridge and following that route. There was still a good distance to cover.
"I thought if I - I mean "we" - she apologetically included her weapons and crystalline insectile ioun stones. It was evident that Yrûl either had a very vivid imagination or was mentally disturbed, for she attributed intelligence and personality to these things. Still, whatever the reason, it made her happy and so she continued as optimistically as ever. " - continue scouting, but not so far that if bad things happen we can't be rescued. It looked for a moment like one of those demons almost spotted us. Good thing Snickit and Dabz were being quiet." She concluded as she pointedly looked down at her innocent-looking picks.
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 31 ) -- CMD 37 -- HP 137/137 d20+24=34 ; Wednesday March 20th, 2024 6:29:53 AM
Danko agrees. To almost everything. Splitting up the group is not a good idea. And drawing out Raks, also not the best of ideas. The team opeates better in more confined spaces.
He also keeps a look out ,,,
------------ Perception 34
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 32/16/28 -- CMD 24 -- HP 120/144 -- DarkVision d20+32=46 ; Wednesday March 20th, 2024 6:40:06 AM
Nira listens to Yrul's report. "They may be the guards and if so, we'd have to deal with them at some point. Do we do it now while we have the advantage? Pick off small groups of raks where we can?"
She waits to hear the opinions of the group and is happy to go with the majority call on this.
Perception: 46
The Garden of Delight Dan K DM Wednesday March 20th, 2024 12:21:20 PM
Yrul returns and reports on what she has seen and heard. There is a path that takes the group into a Balor and friends at a gazebo, past whatever entered the pool. Or there is a path that avoids that to cross a small bridge and continue.
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:180/229; AC:29/15/27 (75%fortification) - CMD 36], DR 5/evil Wednesday March 20th, 2024 6:15:48 PM
"Two raks, a Balor, and two Succubi? That's an awfully big risk if they aren't the guards" says Desdichado. "I bet we could take them, but what shape would we be in for the palace?"
He's of two minds on this, and will go along with what the group decides.
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC29/20(touch) HP 161/161 CMD32 Wednesday March 20th, 2024 6:57:45 PM I vote for the bridge, we have to stay focused on our goal. Would you like me to try the illusion?
Active Effects: 1)Vyrnix talisman(amulet/necklace not active)
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 251/251 AC:38 T:24 FF:30 CMD:50) DR 5/- Wednesday March 20th, 2024 7:14:38 PM
"Agreed," Hmerrin agrees with Ramirez.
"Let's conserve our fighting strength and hope for confusion and maybe a teleport spell or two to get us out after the fact"
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 208/208 AC: 33(T:21/FF:26) CMD:41) Wednesday March 20th, 2024 7:25:47 PM
Gaffer thirds the bridge vote, a bit of unknown is likely still better than a known bad.
The Garden of Delight Dan K DM Thursday March 21st, 2024 5:16:51 PM
The group elects to follow Yrul and to take the path leading away from the Balor and others. Perhaps too big of a risk if those creatures are not guards of any kind. Conserving strength and trying to not raise further alarm here within the gardens. Unknown being better than certain combat. Ramireaz asks, but does not recieve an immediate answer about trying any sort of illusion spell. Descision made, the group moves out, Yrul again takes the lead, but this time the party falls in behind by about 30' back.
Yrul takes the left as the crushed shell path comes to a fork and a few minutes later, the vine tunnel is reached. The sweet smell of orchids, Passion flowers and Yrul exits the other side and crosses a small footbridge with an exaggerated arch. The stream beneath flows and babbles across stones and ornate decorations. The interior is covered in bright gorgeous flowers, Orchids in a myriad of colors, Passion flowers, bright violet Bougainvillea, and dozens more, including several that Gaffer is not sure of. Their fragrance fills the air and invites deep breaths.
Beyond the tunnel the path turns right and opens on a tightly anicured lawn that leads right to the waters edge. The path continues away from this side excurssion for about another 60' before turning left and coming to the bridge that Yrul had told the goup about earlier
Within the water a half a dozen large gold coy fish swim about in a deep side pool just down stream from the bridge itself. The perfect place to wait for walkers to toss food from the bridge. Yrul cautiously crosses and continues to a bend flanked by stands of palm trees with several ferns and bright red and pink Bromlaids growing about another 30' along the path. The party arrives at the bridge.
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:180/229; AC:29/15/27 (75%fortification) - CMD 36], DR 5/evil d20+22=39 ; Thursday March 21st, 2024 6:07:57 PM
Desdichado wonders what kind of food those koi fish must be fed around here.
"I have a suggestion: maybe we should cross this bridge one at a time. I'll stay here and keep the rear guard just in case something might be trying to be sneaky around here. Excepting you, of course, Yrul."
(Perception: 39)
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 32/16/28 -- CMD 24 -- HP 120/144 -- DarkVision d20+32=36 ; Thursday March 21st, 2024 6:45:55 PM
Nira eyes the fish suspiciously. "Just remember: every animal we've seen so far has a number of abilities different to those on our plane. They may look like koi, but they might shoot beams from their eyes too". At this point Nira doesn't even trust the flowers are 'peaceful'.
She waits with Des for the moment and let's the forward scouting party do their thing.
Perception: 36
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 251/251 AC:38 T:24 FF:30 CMD:50) DR 5/- Thursday March 21st, 2024 7:23:08 PM
Hmerrin isn't buying this idyllic garden theme for a minute. If anything, it makes him even more tense.
With Yrul already having crossed, he elects himself bait and crosses the bridge. If nothing extraordinarily unpleasant occurs, he continues following the shadow dancer.
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 208/208 AC: 33(T:21/FF:26) CMD:41) d20+36=52 ; Thursday March 21st, 2024 7:33:13 PM
Gaffer has no objections to Des' plan, an extra bit of precaution goes a long way and it won't slow them down much.
He'll take this as an opportunity to recast his final Barkskin and another Longstrider, he'll fall asleep sooner than these wear off.
On a similar chain of though to Des, Gaffer begins to wonder just how many people have been captured here... And then quickly distracts himself with checking their surrounds instead.
----- Perception: 52
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC29/20(touch) HP 161/161 CMD32 Thursday March 21st, 2024 7:34:15 PM
Ramirez casts the spell as the group starts going over the bridge. He creates an illusion of creatures that have been observed on this plane(but no raks) moving in place of the Tide. With sounds, smells and thermal senses included in the illusion, hopefully the Tide will be able to get close to the Palace without running into guards or strange magic using animals.
Actions: cast major image duration: concentration plus 3 rounds
Active Effects: 1)Vyrnix talisman(amulet/necklace not active)
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 31 ) -- CMD 37 -- HP 137/137 Friday March 22nd, 2024 6:39:31 AM
Danko uses one of his Brahmah tattoo and casts protection from evil on himself and message on the party.
Rod of cancellation in hand, he crosses when it's his turn.
--------------- Protection from evil message S/R 20
Yrûl (Nick K) HP:181/181 AC:33 F:15 R:29 W:9. CMD:39 d20=20 ; d20=19 ; Friday March 22nd, 2024 6:47:16 AM
Yrûl waited, cleaving to the shadows. Like the others, the beauty of this place and the manner it which it assaulted the senses was disturbing. It engendered suspicion of everything, plant and animal alike. Whilst others focused on the bridge, she looked around, paying particular heed to what lay ahead.
Perception: 45. Stealth: 56
The Garden of Delight Combat Rnd 1 Dan K DM Friday March 22nd, 2024 10:17:58 AM
Rightly concerned about, well, everything, the group begins to proceed cautiously over the bridge one at a time. Gaffer casts Barkskin and Longstrider Ramirez casts Major Image, making the party appear to be animals. Danko activates his Bramah tattoo for Protection from Evil Yrul waits on the other side, senses alert.
As Hmerrin finishes crossing the bridge, a snake which Gaffer identifies as an anaconda, lifts its head just out of the water about 25' downstream. Ramirez Highlight to display spoiler: { In your mind you hear, 'Clever, but not enough.' Will Save DC 20 Failure Dominate Person. ALSO make Concentration Check DC 23 or lose concentration on Major Image}
Everyone, except Yrul spots the anaconda.
Yrul spots the Cobra and Black Mamba. Gaffer, Nira and Des spot the Black Mamba on their side of the bridge. Cobra is out of line of Sight
Hmerrin Perception DC 34 to spot the Cobra, Black Mamba is out of line of Sight Ramirez Perception DC 34 to spot the Black Mamba, Cobra is out of line of Sight Danko Perception DC 34 to spot the Black Mamba, Cobra is out of line of Sight
Yrûl (Nick K) HP:181/181 AC:33 F:15 R:29 W:9. CMD:39 d20=11 ; d20=3 ; Friday March 22nd, 2024 11:02:18 AM
"Big, black snake behind us, across the river. Another snake this side. Cobra, I think." Yrul quietly whispered to Hmerrin as she slid through the shadows to lie in wait for the cobra to pass. It was, she felt, a reasonable plan, but one that was very much dependent on Snickit and Dabz co-operating - fully.
Stealth: 48 - to secrete herself. Perception: 28 - to try to keep track of the snake, albeit from her new position that would largely be by sound. It was big enough. She'd see it as it passed her hidey-hole.
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 32/16/28 -- CMD 24 -- HP 120/144 -- DarkVision Saturday March 23rd, 2024 8:06:01 PM "Big snake coming in from the west. Looks like a Black Mamba" Nira alerts the group.
She casts a Glitterdust spell around it and ascends upwards.
------------------ Standard: Defensively cast Glitterdust at Q15. Will save vs DC24 or be blinded. Snake gets -40 penalty to stealth checks Move: Ascend upwards 20ft. Fly check autopass
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:180/229; AC:29/15/27 (75%fortification) - CMD 36], DR 5/evil Saturday March 23rd, 2024 11:12:49 PM
Nira's casting helps Desdichado make up his mind on which snake to focus on first. He moves to R:14 to confront the Black Mamba.
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 208/208 AC: 33(T:21/FF:26) CMD:41) 4d6=14 ; d4=2 ; Sunday March 24th, 2024 2:19:58 PM
Gaffer steps to Des' now empty spot and focuses on the Anaconda for now, calling a swarm of insects to swarm around the snake and the water it swims through in a hopes of slowing it down.
----- Move to V13 Cast Creeping Doom: 4 Centipede Swarms covering a square of Z14 to AC17 Swarm: 14 Damage; 2 Dex damage on a failed save
----- Barkskin, Extended: +5 AC; 6 Hours Longstrider: +10feet movment; 19 Hours Creeping doom: 78HP per swarm, 4d6 Swarm Damage; Poison DC 27 Fort Save, Freq 1/round for 6 rounds; effect 1d4 Dex damage; cure 1 save.
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 251/251 AC:38 T:24 FF:30 CMD:50) DR 5/- d20+27=33 ; Sunday March 24th, 2024 7:11:38 PM
[Perception 33]
Hmerrin doesn't see the snakes, but Yrul's warning and the casting going on behind him seems to mean sneaking time is over.
The fighter activates another tattoo. He takes another step along the path, away from Yrul. His axes fly to hand as he rescans the garden.
"Where is it?" he whispers back to Yrul.
---------------- Active Brahmah Tattoo - Delay Poison 5' step to W21
In effect Delay Poison (2 hours)
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 31 ) -- CMD 37 -- HP 137/137 d20+22=23 ; Monday March 25th, 2024 9:33:59 AM
Danko uses his staff of power and casts a spell at the anaconda.
——— Perception 23 nat 1 fail
Hold Monster at Anaconda Overcome spell resistance +27
The Garden of Delight Combat Rnd 2 Dan K DM d20+10=30 ; d20+19=37 ; d20+27=35 ; d20+26=34 ; d20+21=37 ; d8+9=13 ; d8+9=13 ; Monday March 25th, 2024 5:05:28 PM
Yrul calls out the Black Mamba coming toawards the rest of the group and moves to an ambush location to await the Cobra. Nira also calls out the Black mamba and then as she rises into the air, casts Glitterdust at it. Des closes with the Black Mamba. Gaffer casts Creeping Doom all over the Anaconda Hmerrin activates his Tattoo and whispers to Yrul from some direction on where the Cobra is. Danko pulls out his Staff of Power and attempts to [i]Hold Monster/i] on the Anaconda - Ramirez
The Black Mamba moves and strikes at Des twice. While it glitters, it does not appear to be blind Des Hit AC 34/37 Dmg 13/13 2 saves (Fort DC 28; frequency 1/round for 6 rounds; effect 2 Con; cure 2 save) The Cobra closes and Hmerrin spots it coming in and Yrul can sense it as well, just beyond her tree The Anaconda submerges and swims under the bridge, obviously not impaired by the Hold
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 251/251 AC:38 T:24 FF:30 CMD:50) DR 5/- d20+20=27 ; Monday March 25th, 2024 6:10:25 PM
Hmerrin eyes the cobra. "Guessing you're not a 'run of the mill' serpent," he says to it.
Facing the snake, the fighter takes a backward step, heading a bit further down the path. "Here, snaky, snaky, snaky", He swings both of his axes in exaggerated loops, expanding the perception of his size. The axes flash brightly as they cross at the point of the snake's approach.
------------------ 5' Step to X21. Intimidate check 27 to demoralize cobra
Desdichado winces from the bite but unaffected by the poison, thankful to Domi once again for the Stone of the Forge Lord and how useful it's been in so many situations. He begins swinging at the Black Mamba.
48 vs AC; 14 damage 37 vs AC; 22 damage 27 vs AC; miss 21 vs AC; miss
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC29/20(touch) HP 161/161 CMD32 d20+19=38 ; d20+22=35 ; d20+26=28 ; d20+21=30 ; d20+16=35 ; d8+8=15 ; d8+8=14 ; d8+8=15 ; 2d6=6 ; 2d6=4 ; 2d6=5 ; Monday March 25th, 2024 8:11:07 PM
will save vs dominate, concentration = 35
Ramirez maintains concentration on the spell, making it appear from a distance that animals are fighting animals. Hopefully that is something that happens here sometimes.
Actions: attack Black Mamba, hit AC 28, 30, 35, damage: 15(plus 6 holy), 14(plus 4 holy), 15(plus 5 holy)
Active Effects: 1)Vyrnix talisman(amulet/necklace not active)
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 32/16/28 -- CMD 24 -- HP 120/144 -- DarkVision d20+32=36 ; Tuesday March 26th, 2024 2:50:15 AM
Nira casts a Spectral Hand spell. She has a suspicion that she might need to treat some people for poison and this will give her the necessary reach to render aid.
---------- Standard: Cast Spectral Hand Perception: 36
Yrûl (Nick K) HP:181/181 AC:33 F:15 R:29 W:9. CMD:39 Tuesday March 26th, 2024 4:32:42 AM
Yrul waited. Soon the snake would pass by and then Snickit and Dabz would do their thing....hopefully. It wasn't really much of a plan, but it was the best that she had.
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 208/208 AC: 38(T:21/FF:31) CMD:41) Tuesday March 26th, 2024 6:51:31 AM
Gaffer eyes the water suspisciouly, wondering if he would regret diving into it, and holds off on finding out for now, deciding it is safer to find out if the ground is natural instead. He moves quickly for a spell that he realised he hasn't cast in a long time.
----- Cast Soften Eath and Stone; Reflex Save DC 21; Squares O15/T16, S17/T26, U24/X27 which should all use 14 Squares; Effect depends on the material of the ground
----- Barkskin, Extended: +5 AC; 6 Hours Longstrider: +10 feet movment; 19 Hours Creeping doom: 78HP per swarm, 4d6 Swarm Damage; Poison DC 27 Fort Save, Freq 1/round for 6 rounds; effect 1d4 Dex damage; cure 1 save. Rounds 18/19
The Garden of Delight Combat Rnd 3 Dan K DM d20+20=22 ; d20+24=29 ; d20+18=24 ; d20+30=38 ; d8+9=10 ; d20+26=27 ; d20+21=29 ; d8+9=16 ; d20+32=38 ; d6+23=27 ; d20+46=66 ; Tuesday March 26th, 2024 5:41:45 PM
Hmmerrin attempts to intimidate the Cobra, hard to tell if the snake is concerned. Des attacks and lands a pair of hits. Ramirez Concetrates on spell Concentration on a spell requires Standard Action Fires an arrow, but misses the Black Mamba. Nira casts Spectral Hand. Yrul waits on the Cobra. Gaffer casts Soften Eath and Stone acros wide sections of the garden, turing the earth under the lawn into very unstable ground. The trio of snakes, however, are not caught, but are slowed down Gaffer does not know where the Cobra is, nor can he see Yrul or Hmerrin, I hedged it one more square U23/X26
The cobra, unknowingly passes right by Yrul. Yrul make a readied attack; Sneak attack applies With Yrul coming out of the shadow, the Cobra stirkes at her Yrul Hit AC 38 Dmg 10 plus poison Fort DC 25; frequency 1/round for 6 rounds; effect 2 Str and 1 Dex; cure 1 save
The Black Mamba remains engaged with Des. Striking with lightning speed, two times Des Hit AC 27/29 Dmg 16 save Fort DC 28; frequency 1/round for 6 rounds; effect 2 Con; cure 2 save
The andaconda strikes from out of the water at Ramirez and locks on with its powerful jaws Ramirez Hit AC 38 Dmg 27 Grapple 66 Ramirez is Grappled Concentration check 37+lvl of spell
(Save vs Poison: 29 - Saved!) (Attack hits AC: 49)
Yrul struck out at the cobra, hoping that Dabz would use his sparkly powers to full effect. And he tried! he came perilously close to finding the snake's spine (missed a critical by 1). The pick bit into snake flesh and electricity sparked.
(Damage: 9 + 5 electric + 14 sneak . 28 Also the snake suffers 2d6 bleed each round hereafter.)
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 251/251 AC:38 T:24 FF:30 CMD:50) DR 5/- d20+33=36 ; d20+28=35 ; d20+23=40 ; d20+18=37 ; d20+22=37 ; d20+32=46 ; d20+27=32 ; d8+28=34 ; d8+28=31 ; d8+28=32 ; d8+28=30 ; d8+28=34 ; d6+27=28 ; d10+10=16 ; Tuesday March 26th, 2024 6:40:57 PM
Hmerrin grimaces as the snake strikes Yrul. That wasn't the plan.
The fighter steps up, slices, and dices.
------ 5' step to W22 (flanking with Yrul) Full attack, power attack on cobra
Btax 1 hits ac 36 for 34 hp damage Btax 2 misses (ac 35) Btax 3 hits ac 40 for 31 hp damage Btax 4 crit threat on ac 37 - crit (37) for 96 hp damage Hdax 1 hits ac 46 for 28 hp damage Hdax 2 misses (ac 32) Rend for 16 hp damage
Desdichado keeps up his attack on the Black Mamba.
43 vs AC; 15 damage 40 vs AC; 17 damage 31 vs AC; miss 32 vs AC: miss
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 32/16/28 -- CMD 24 -- HP 120/144 -- DarkVision Tuesday March 26th, 2024 8:00:55 PM
Let the temporary poison protection begin! Nira casts her first Delay Poison spell on Des. She doesn't have line of sight to any other snakes, so can't tell if they've bitten anyone yet. "How are you doing on the other side of the river?" she calls out "We're dealing with one snake on this side". She really misses the telepathy.
---------------- Standard: Cast Delay Poison on Des
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC29/20(touch) HP 161/161 CMD32 Tuesday March 26th, 2024 8:34:37 PM
Ramirez is grappled and loses concentration on the spell(it will last 3 more rounds) although he suspects the combat will draw more notice than an illusion of some animals moving oddly.
These animals sure seem friendly around here. Nira, could use a little help here.
Active Effects: 1)Vyrnix talisman(amulet/necklace not active)
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 208/208 AC: 38(T:21/FF:31) CMD:41) Wednesday March 27th, 2024 5:42:50 AM
Gaffer slips past Nira and Danko to get within reach of Ramirez, and carefully avoids gettingthe Anaconda's attention as he casts Freedom of Movement to help him get free. "I've got you."
----- Move to V15 Cast Defensively Autosuccess: Freedom of Movement on Ramirez
----- Barkskin, Extended: +5 AC; 6 Hours Longstrider: +10 feet movment; 19 Hours Creeping doom: 78HP per swarm, 4d6 Swarm Damage; Poison DC 27 Fort Save, Freq 1/round for 6 rounds; effect 1d4 Dex damage; cure 1 save. Rounds 17/19 Freedom of Movement; On Ramirez; 190 Minutes
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 31 ) -- CMD 37 -- HP 137/137 d20+18=22 ; 32d6=120 ; Wednesday March 27th, 2024 8:16:09 AM
A thin green ray shoots out of Danko's fingers towards the Anaconda.
========== Disintegrate - ranged touch attack 22 Dam 120
Prot evil
The Garden of Delight Combat Rnd 4 Dan K DM d20+19=37 ; 5d6=17 ; d20+31=43 ; d6+30=35 ; d20+26=32 ; d20+26=28 ; d20+21=25 ; Wednesday March 27th, 2024 12:07:51 PM
Yul steps out and catches the Cobra with a viscoious strike. Hmerrin finishes it in under seconds. Des lands another pair of strikes on the Black Mamba. Nira Casts Delay Poison on Des. Ramirez is grappled and loses concentration on his spell, but for the next 18 seonds at least, it still looks like animals only. Gaffer moves to Ramirez and casts Freedom of Movement on him. Danko fires a Disintegrate spell striking the anaconda.
The Anaconda tries to pull Ramirez into the water with it, but Gaffer's spell allows the bard to resist. Releasing him, the massive constrictor snake lashes out at Des. Des Hit AC 43 Dmg 35 Grab/Grapple 32 fails
The Black Mamba continues striking the paladin DeDes Hit AC 28/25 both miss
Yrul quietly congratulated Dabz on a job well done, albeit his efforts were totally eclipsed by Hmerrin's flurry of deadly attacks. Now what? She peaked through the bushes and looked to see what else was unfolding nearby.
(Perception: 40)
If something came close Snickit would have it! After all, he didn't want to be left out of the fun for too long.
Desdichado swiftly heals himself and is a little concerned about these snakes trying to put the squeeze on him. He keeps up the attack on the Mamba.
41 vs AC; 18 damage 47 vs AC; crit confirmed; 48 damage 32 vs AC; miss 38 vs AC; crit not confirmed - no vorpal decap :( ; 14 damage
--------- Active effects Delay poison LoH: 14/20 remaining
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 251/251 AC:38 T:24 FF:30 CMD:50) DR 5/- d20+33=48 ; d8+28=36 ; Wednesday March 27th, 2024 6:25:52 PM
Hmerrin rushes back. "We had one, but I took...yeah, that's a big snake"
The fighter finishes his movement, crossing in front of Ramirez and striking at the anaconda.
--------- 40' move to T15. Attack anaconda, power attack. Hits ac 48 for 36 hp damage.
In effect Delay Poison (2 hours)
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC29/20(touch) HP 161/161 CMD32 d20+26=36 ; d8+8=15 ; 2d6=7 ; Wednesday March 27th, 2024 9:19:48 PM
Ramirez gratefully steps back behind Hmerrin and adds a shot from his bow at the Anaconda. Be careful, he likes to hug.
Actions: attack anaconda, hit AC 36, damage: 15(plus 7 holy)
Active Effects: 1)Vyrnix talisman(amulet/necklace not active)
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 32/16/28 -- CMD 24 -- HP 120/144 -- DarkVision d20+10=19 ; Thursday March 28th, 2024 5:57:01 AM
The party all look to be reasonably healthy, so Nira focuses on the anaconda. She tries to put a curse on it, but she's been having trouble today with her curses and this one isn't much better
-------- Standard: Cast Bestow Curse to be delivered via Spectral Hand. Hits TouchAC19. If hit, Anaconda to make Fort Save vs DC27 or be cursed: Each turn, the target has a 50% chance to act normally; otherwise, it takes no action.
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 31 ) -- CMD 37 -- HP 137/137 Thursday March 28th, 2024 7:39:18 AM
Danko is frustrated. His spells are not having the effect that he woud like.
Five magic missiles speed from him hand towards the Mamba.
---------------- ( or the Anaconda if the Mamba is dead.) Maximized missile - 25 points of damage
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 208/208 AC: 38(T:21/FF:31) CMD:41) Thursday March 28th, 2024 11:06:04 AM
As the snakes dwindle, Gaffer will call on the centipedes to rush over to swarm either the snakes, if either are still alive, targeting the Anaconda if both are.
----- Action: Move Creeping Doom onto Anaconda, positioned so that his allies can still get within reach of the snake to attack.
----- Barkskin, Extended: +5 AC; 6 Hours Longstrider: +10 feet movment; 19 Hours Creeping doom: 78HP per swarm, 4d6 Swarm Damage; Poison DC 27 Fort Save, Freq 1/round for 6 rounds; effect 1d4 Dex damage; cure 1 save. Rounds 17/19 Freedom of Movement; On Ramirez; 190 Minutes
The Garden of Delight Combat Rnd 5 Dan K DM d20+19=27 ; d20+36=51 ; d6+30=31 ; d20+36=47 ; d20+31=34 ; d6+30=36 ; d20+26=29 ; Thursday March 28th, 2024 1:20:42 PM
Yul Looks across the way and about the area. Thus far, the fight seems to be going unnoticed. Des heals himself and continues attacking, landing 3 strikes and killing the Black Mamba. Hmerrin moves back across the bridge and off the other side to engage the Anaconda. Stepping off of the bridge, the fighters foot sinks deep into the ground That's a 45' move as the Soften Earth counts as Difficult Terrain. Ramirez takes a step back and fires an arrow into the snake. Nira attempts to Curse the Anaconda. Danko sends a volley of Magic Missiles into the anaconda Gaffer looks to send the centipede swarms to the Anaconda, but the snake is within the rapidly moving current and the land bound centipedes cannot get to it
The Anaconda bites Hmerrin as he comes off of the bridge. Hmerrin Hit AC 51 Dmg 31 The snake then slides back from shore and strikes 2 more times. Hmerrin Hit AC 47/34 Dmg 36 Grapple 29 failed
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:181/229; AC:29/15/27 (75%fortification) - CMD 36], DR 5/evil d20+33=50 ; d12+13=24 ; Thursday March 28th, 2024 4:55:17 PM
Desdichado runs around Hmerrin, past Nira, Danko and Gaffer on the bridge to U:16 to attack the anaconda.
50 vs AC; 24 damage
--------- Active effects Delay poison LoH: 14/20 remaining
Encouraged by the bravery of Hmerrin and the enthusiasm of Snickit and Dabz, Yrul moved up surreptitiously to flank the anaconda and then let Dabz have at it.
~~~ Stealth: 54. Hits AC: 33 (AC: 35 if +2 for flanking) Damage: 11 + 3 electric +10 sneak attack and will Bleed thereafter. 24
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 194/251 AC:37 T:23 FF:30 CMD:49) DR 5/- Thursday March 28th, 2024 6:11:50 PM
Hmerrin's foot slides deep into the soft earth. "What the..."
There's not much time to say more as the fighter is busy getting smacked around by the snake.
Hmerrin retreats to softer ground. He stows his axes and quickly grabs up his bow.
------- Withdraw to T13 Stow axes. Quickdraw bow.
In effect Delay Poison (2 hours)
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC29/20(touch) HP 161/161 CMD32 d20+26=42 ; d20+21=26 ; d20+16=22 ; d8+8=14 ; 2d6=7 ; Thursday March 28th, 2024 10:51:26 PM
Ramirez fires some more arrows at the anaconda. [b]Can't let it escape or it could warn others.
Actions: hit AC 42, 26, 22 damage: 14(plus 7 holy)
Active Effects: 1)Vyrnix talisman(amulet/necklace not active) 2)major image 2 rounds left
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 32/16/28 -- CMD 24 -- HP 120/144 -- DarkVision d20+13=22 ; d20+13=22 ; d20+13=25 ; 4d6=16 ; 4d6=15 ; 4d6=16 ; Friday March 29th, 2024 3:14:55 AM
Nira will watch how the others fare with the big snake before she attempts anything. She'd prefer to conserve her spells, but Ram is right that they shouldn't let it get away too easily.
If it's still alive she'll try setting it on fire. Her aim and damage are fairly consistent, though not necessarily in a good way.
---------- Standard: Delay to see if the snake is still alive once everyone else has acted. If it's still alive cast Scorching Ray Hit TouchAC22 for 16 fire dmg Hit TouchAC22 for 15 fire dmg Hit TouchAC25 for 16 fire dmg
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 208/208 AC: 38(T:21/FF:31) CMD:41) d20+20=29 ; Friday March 29th, 2024 7:26:23 AM
With just one snake left, Gaffer is confident it will be down soon and sends something of a casual arc of lightning to strike the creature but it arcs over it's head and merely strikes the dirt.
----- Action: Storm Burst on Anaconda; 29 vs AC; Miss
----- Barkskin, Extended: +5 AC; 6 Hours Longstrider: +10 feet movment; 19 Hours Creeping doom: 78HP per swarm, 4d6 Swarm Damage; Poison DC 27 Fort Save, Freq 1/round for 6 rounds; effect 1d4 Dex damage; cure 1 save. Rounds 15/19 Freedom of Movement; On Ramirez; 190 Minutes
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 31 ) -- CMD 37 -- HP 137/137 d20+18=30 ; d20+18=26 ; d20+18=33 ; d20+18=34 ; d20+27=47 ; d20+27=46 ; d20+27=46 ; d20+27=44 ; Friday March 29th, 2024 7:36:04 AM
Especially bright scorching rays emits from Danko's hands and speed towards Kha!
---- Maximized scorching ray 4x 4d6 - Ranged touch attack Ray 1 AC 30 Ray 2 AC 26 Ray 3 AC 33 Ray 4 AC 34 Each ray damages for 24 dam
Overcome spell resistance +27 { WOW! } ray 1 47 (nat 20) Ray 2 46 Ray 3 46 Rqy 4 44
The Garden of Delight Combat Rnd 6 Dan K DM d20+36=48 ; d20+26=31 ; d6+30=34 ; d20+36=48 ; d20+31=32 ; d20+26=46 ; d6+30=36 ; Friday March 29th, 2024 9:35:08 AM
Des Heads to the bridge to try and get at the anaconda down in the watter. As he closes, the big snake strikes out at him Des Hit AC 48 Dmg 34 Grapple 31 Failed. Yrul moves in as well, but cannot set up a flank with Des on the Bridge. That does not stop Dabz from drawing blood. Hmerrin backs up to stow axes and draws his bow Ramirez voices his concern the creature might escape and puts an arrow into it. Gaffer misses with a Storm Burst Danko blasts the snake with Fire from Maximimizes Scorching Rays Nira, having delayed sends her own volley of magical Fire, Scorching Ray and notes her 3 strikes barley leave a mark. Conclusion, the snake is highly resistant to fire
The Anaconda turns to smile at Yrul. YrulHighlight to display spoiler: {Foolish little one. All alone on the bank} Yrul Hit AC 48/32 Dmg 36 Grapple 46 Sucess Yrul is Grappled CMD 36
'Ow! That hurt.' Thought Yrûl, but her response, albeit through gritted teeth, was ....(DM)Highlight to display spoiler: { "Foolish snake, trying to grab a Dancer."} She then slipped free of the serpent's coils and lashed out with Dabz.
~~~
Yrûl's CMD is 39; so if that is the means of escape , it works. If she uses Escape Artist, it adds to 37. She still escapes. Given that she escapes, she is then permitted a full attack option, but with one weapon only.
1: Hits AC:39. Damage: 10 + 5 electric = 15 2: Miss. AC: 31 3. Horrible miss., but the natural 20 (to check the extent of that miss) resulted in Yrûl just retaining her hold of Dabz. Naturally this resulted in a lot of scorn and ridicule from Snickit, who proudly procllaimed how much better he would have done that. (In Yrûl's head)
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:152/229; AC:29/15/27 (75%fortification) - CMD 36], DR 5/evil d20+33=52 ; d20+33=37 ; d12+13=15 ; d12+13=18 ; d12+13=24 ; Friday March 29th, 2024 2:10:50 PM
Desdichado makes another 20-ft move to the bank on the other side of Yrul in order to attack Kha with some ferocity. (Move to S:19.)
52 vs AC; crit confirmed; 57 damage
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC29/20(touch) HP 161/161 CMD32 d20+26=31 ; d20+21=24 ; d20+16=17 ; Sunday March 31st, 2024 1:02:31 AM
Ramirez fires more arrows at the anaconda. It needed to be stopped before it pulls someone into the water.
Actions: hit AC 31, 24, 17
Active Effects: 1)Vyrnix talisman(amulet/necklace not active) 2)major image 1 rounds left
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 31 ) -- CMD 37 -- HP 137/137 Sunday March 31st, 2024 12:33:02 PM
Magic missiles fly again from Danko's hand towards the Anaconda. " What's the chance that this thing likes carrots? "
------ Maximized magic missile - 25 damage
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 194/251 AC:37 T:23 FF:30 CMD:49) DR 5/- d20+27=46 ; d20+22=24 ; d20+17=25 ; d20+12=28 ; d8+23=30 ; 2d6=7 ; Sunday March 31st, 2024 7:46:26 PM
"Maybe as a garnish," Hmerrin growls a reply.
The fighter steps forward and unleashes his own barrage of arrows.
------ 5' step to S14 Full attack, deadly aim on snake with holy composite longbow first arrow hits ac 46 for 30 hp + 7 more vs evil rest of arrows miss.
In effect Delay Poison (2 hours)
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 32/16/28 -- CMD 24 -- HP 120/144 -- DarkVision d4+1=2 ; d4+1=5 ; d4+1=2 ; d4+1=4 ; d4+1=4 ; Sunday March 31st, 2024 9:37:21 PM
Nira's offensive spells just don't have their usual kick. Her curses aren't working and her scorching rays aren't at their usual best. She wants to chalk it up to having a bad day. "Yeah, this snake has some serious resistance to fire" she lets the others know.
As her spells aren't working well right now, she'd prefer to conserve them for later, but this fight needs to end. She prepares to cast a Magic Missile spell at the snake.
------------ Standard: Delay to see if the snake is killed by the others. If not, cast Magic Missile. 17pts damage
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 208/208 AC: 38(T:21/FF:31) CMD:41) d20+20=34 ; d6+9=14 ; Monday April 1st, 2024 9:00:03 AM
Gaffer will try again with the same attack, his subtler spells are still being saved for later.
----- Action: Storm Burst on Anaconda; 34 vs AC; 14 Damage; –2 penalty on attack rolls for 1 round
----- Barkskin, Extended: +5 AC; 6 Hours Longstrider: +10 feet movment; 19 Hours Creeping doom: 78HP per swarm, 4d6 Swarm Damage; Poison DC 27 Fort Save, Freq 1/round for 6 rounds; effect 1d4 Dex damage; cure 1 save. Rounds 15/19 Freedom of Movement; On Ramirez; 190 Minutes
The Garden of Delight Combat Rnd 7 Dan K DM d20+36=45 ; d6+30=33 ; Monday April 1st, 2024 3:22:55 PM
Yrul escapes from the constrictor snake and strikes with Dabz.moves in as well, but cannot set up a flank with Des on the Bridge. That does not stop Dabz from drawing blood. Des comes back over the bridge, and lands a powerful blow, cutting deeply into the snake. As he closed, the constrictor lashes out and bites the paladin. Dez Hit AC 45 Dmg 33 Hmerrin goes 1 for 4 with his shots. Danko blasts the snake with Magic Missiles Gaffer adds Storm Bust Nira finishes it off with Magic Missiles
The great snake sinks into the water and is started to be carried down stream.
Hmerrin, Perception DC 37 Highlight to display spoiler: { A pair of Leopards is stalking through the grass towards the group N,11 and M,12} Nira, Danko Perception DC 38 Highlight to display spoiler: { A pair of Leopards is stalking through the grass towards the group N,11 and M,12} Gaffer, Ramirez Perception DC 39 Highlight to display spoiler: { A Leopard is stalking through the grass towards the group N,11} Yrul, Des Perception DC 40 Highlight to display spoiler: { A Leopard is stalking through the grass towards the group N,11}
"Well, they weren't very friendly." Whispered Yrul to Des. "And I bet that sneaky leopard isn't wanting to make friends either." She said pointing at where she'd seen the creature sneaking through the grass towards the group (N.11) She concluded by complimenting her trio of flying insects for spotting the sneaky beast before seeking the embrace of the shadows.
~~~ Perception: 40. Stealth: 50.
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 194/251 AC:37 T:23 FF:30 CMD:49) DR 5/- d20+27=40 ; Monday April 1st, 2024 7:02:44 PM
[Perception 40]
"Incoming," Hmerrin warns the group. "Two leopards about 30' east of me. If you can all cross the bridge, I'll bring up the rear and maybe we can make some progress here."
He stows his bow and breaks out the axes again.
Depending on the movement of the rest of the party, he'll backpedal over the bridge, but will always stay between the leopards and the next closest party member. maintaining rear guard.
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC29/20(touch) HP 161/161 CMD32 d20+20=31 ; Monday April 1st, 2024 10:18:31 PM
Ramirez doesn't see the leopard, but he isn't about to argue with Hmerrin. You're right, we have to keep moving and get in as few fights as possible. Do you think they saw us yet? He crosses the bridge to keep up with the team.
Active Effects: 1)Vyrnix talisman(amulet/necklace not active) 2)major image -ended
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:152/229; AC:29/15/27 (75%fortification) - CMD 36], DR 5/evil d20+22=40 ; Tuesday April 2nd, 2024 1:31:34 AM
(Perception: 40)
"Ah, now I see it," Desdichado replies as Y'rul directs him to the location of the leopard. "Yes, I'm afraid you're right. And I somehow doubt it's an ordinary leopard."
He moves along with the rest of the group towards the bridge.
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 208/208 AC: 38(T:21/FF:31) CMD:41) d20+36=40 ; Tuesday April 2nd, 2024 12:05:57 PM
Gaffer raises an eyebrow as he spots a leopard moving towards them, and is happy to follow the others to hurry over the bridge.
----- Perception: 40 Move to V21
----- Barkskin, Extended: +5 AC; 6 Hours Longstrider: +10 feet movment; 19 Hours Creeping doom: 78HP per swarm, 4d6 Swarm Damage; Poison DC 27 Fort Save, Freq 1/round for 6 rounds; effect 1d4 Dex damage; cure 1 save. Rounds 13/19 Freedom of Movement; On Ramirez; 190 Minutes
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:152/229; AC:29/15/27 (75%fortification) - CMD 36], DR 5/evil Tuesday April 2nd, 2024 6:09:57 PM
Desdichado really hopes they can avoid these leopards, but it seems unlikely at this point since they are so close.
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 31 ) -- CMD 37 -- HP 137/137 d20+23=32 ; Wednesday April 3rd, 2024 6:27:51 AM
Danko looks to see if there's a way to cast a wall of force across the bridge. A way that would block the leopards from chasing after them.
The Garden of Delight Combat Rnd 8 Dan K DM Wednesday April 3rd, 2024 9:13:32 AM
Yrul spots and alerts Des to the Leopard on the far side closing in on the others. yrul then slides back into the shadows of the tree. Hmerrin warns the entire group on both leopards he spots and calls for the group to get across the bridge. Bow is stowed and axes are again the order of the day. Ramirez agrees with Hmerrin about avoiding another fight and heads across the bridge and down the path. (Move and Move 60') Des moves with Ramirez down the path. (Move and Move 40') Gaffer also hurries over the bridge. Danko moves across the bridge and looks back to seal it off with a Wall of Force something rather simple to do Nira does not move and so Hmerrin remains where he is as well.
L1 AC 39 20% miss from concealment L2 AC 39 20% miss from concealment
Yrûl (Nick K) HP:135/181 AC:33 F:15 R:29 W:9. CMD:39 d20+37=46 ; Wednesday April 3rd, 2024 10:00:09 AM
Yrûl watched quietly from the shadows. She hoped that Hmerrin would back up and lure the cats towards her secreted position. Still, if he got into trouble, she was prepared to move forward.
~~~
Stealth: 46
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:152/229; AC:29/15/27 (75%fortification) - CMD 36], DR 5/evil Wednesday April 3rd, 2024 1:13:41 PM
Desdichado looks back to see Nira and Hmerrin being confronted by the leopards, and runs back to stand in front of Nira. (Run to T:14.)
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 31 ) -- CMD 37 -- HP 137/137 Wednesday April 3rd, 2024 5:10:43 PM
With a satisfied smile, Danko casts a wall of force across the bridge to seal it off.
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC29/20(touch) HP 161/161 CMD32 Wednesday April 3rd, 2024 6:57:26 PM
Ramirez holds up after crossing the bridge and waits for everyone to catch up. He keeps his bow ready in case the leopards have a way around the wall of force.
Active Effects: 1)Vyrnix talisman(amulet/necklace not active)
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 194/251 AC:37 T:23 FF:30 CMD:49) DR 5/- d20+31=36 ; d20+26=41 ; d20+21=34 ; d20+16=24 ; d20+30=37 ; d20+25=26 ; d8+28=31 ; d8+28=31 ; d8+28=31 ; d6+27=32 ; d10+10=12 ; Wednesday April 3rd, 2024 7:43:22 PM
NIra doesn't go. Dez comes back. And Danko cuts off the exit. Pretty standard day for the Tide.
Hmerrin steps into the leopards and attacks.
------------ 5' move to S13. Full attack, power attack on L2 Btax1 hits ac36 for 31 hp damage Btax2 hits ac41 for 31 hp damage Btax3 hits ac34 for 31 hp damage Btax4 misses (ac24) Hdax1 hits ac37 for 32 hp damage Hdax2 misses (nat1) Rend for 12 hp damage
In effect Delay Poison (2 hours)
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:152/229; AC:29/15/27 (75%fortification) - CMD 36], DR 5/evil Thursday April 4th, 2024 5:25:05 PM
Desdichado puts himself between Nira and the leopards. He worries about all the spells and such they've been using on the way to the palace. And he hopes nothing shows up on the other side of the wall of force that Danko has put up!
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 208/208 AC: 38(T:21/FF:31) CMD:41) Thursday April 4th, 2024 5:45:39 PM
Gaffer looks surprised as the wall of force blocks of the bridge, but he doesn't falter to send his centipede swarms to gather around the leopards.
----- Barkskin, Extended: +5 AC; 6 Hours Longstrider: +10 feet movment; 19 Hours Creeping doom: 78HP per swarm, 4d6 Swarm Damage; Poison DC 27 Fort Save, Freq 1/round for 6 rounds; effect 1d4 Dex damage; cure 1 save. Rounds 12/19 Freedom of Movement; On Ramirez; 190 Minutes
The Garden of Delight Combat Rnd 9 Dan K DM 4d6=14 ; d20+15=22 ; d3=1 ; d4=2 ; d20+30=49 ; d6+9=14 ; d20+21=29 ; d20+30=39 ; d20+25=34 ; d20+30=48 ; d20+30=47 ; d6+9=13 ; d3+9=11 ; d3+9=10 ; d20+21=29 ; d20+21=30 ; d20+21=27 ; Thursday April 4th, 2024 6:14:00 PM
Yrul stays put. Des heads back over the bridge 40' move can get to U/16 Danko seals off the bridge with Wall of Force Ramirez holds up on the path, bow at the ready. Hmerrin closes on the Leopards and attacks, hitting once. Gaffer directs the centipedes to close on the Leopards. The swarm on the far side fo the river, or what is left of it, moves towards thier target and engulfs a Leopard. The other swarms on Gaffer's sde start making their way through the jungle to climb over the Wall of Force
the one leopard exist the swarm and circles around Hmerrin and bites him Hmerrin Hit AC 49 Dmg 14 Trip 29 fail The other leopard shifts to the south and attacks as well Hmerrin Hit AC 39/34 and 48/47 Dmg 13/miss/11/10 Trip 29/30/27 all fail
L1 AC 38 Dmg 14 poison Dex 2 Cure 1 L2 AC 39 Dmg 31
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:152/229; AC:29/15/27 (75%fortification) - CMD 36], DR 5/evil Thursday April 4th, 2024 7:39:27 PM
(OOC: Clarification for movement: Desdichado was running to T:14 with a double move action.)
DM Running, the x4 move thing can only be done in a straight line. Des has to move and move
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC29/20(touch) HP 161/161 CMD32 d20=19 ; d20+26=28 ; d20+21=22 ; d20+16=27 ; d8+8=14 ; d8+8=10 ; d8+8=11 ; 2d6=11 ; 2d6=8 ; 2d6=9 ; Thursday April 4th, 2024 8:15:24 PM
Ramirez shakes his head, the plan didn't work out. With a sigh, he goes to work with his bow, shooting at the leopards attacking Hmerrin.
attack: hit AC 28, 22, 27 damage: 14(plus 11 holy), 10(plus 8 holy), 11(plus 9 holy)
Active Effects: 1)Vyrnix talisman(amulet/necklace not active)
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 166/251 AC:37 T:23 FF:30 CMD:49) DR 5/- d20+36=49 ; d20+31=36 ; d20+26=41 ; d20+21=23 ; d20+35=55 ; d20+35=42 ; d20+30=47 ; d8+18=22 ; d8+18=26 ; d8+18=26 ; d6+17=21 ; d6+17=21 ; d6+17=22 ; d6+17=20 ; d10+10=16 ; Thursday April 4th, 2024 9:30:12 PM
Hmerrin decides he needs to aim a bit more on these guys.
--- Full attack on L2 Btax1 hits ac49 for 22 hp damage Btax2 hits ac36 for 26 hp damage Btax3 hits ac41 for 26 hp damage Btax4 miss (ac23) Hdax1 Nat 20 crit threat hits ac 46 for 64 hp damage Hdax2 hits ac47 for 20 hp damage Rend for 16 hp damage
In effect Delay Poison (2 hours)
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 31 ) -- CMD 37 -- HP 137/137 Friday April 5th, 2024 6:26:13 AM
" Well what a revolting development this is.... "
Danko summons his wings and the flies on top of the wall of force.
------------ Move - top of U17
Yrûl (Nick K) HP:135/181 AC:33 F:15 R:29 W:9. CMD:39 Friday April 5th, 2024 7:13:34 AM
With Creeping Doom blocking all possibility of progress forward, Yrul was effectively stuck. She couldn't shadow step in this realm; so had no means of coming to Hmerrin's aid.
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:152/229; AC:29/15/27 (75%fortification) - CMD 36], DR 5/evil d20+33=53 ; d20+33=36 ; d20+28=29 ; d20+23=31 ; d20+18=21 ; d12+13=24 ; Friday April 5th, 2024 6:34:11 PM
Desdichado takes a 5-ft step (to U:15) and attacks the jaguar nearest Nira.
53 vs AC; crit not confirmed; 24 damage 29 vs AC; crit miss 31 vs AC; miss 21 vs AC; miss
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 208/208 AC: 38(T:21/FF:31) CMD:41) Monday April 8th, 2024 6:25:30 AM
Gaffer urges the swarm to continue moving towards the leopards while he circles the trees to try and get a better line of sight.
----- Action: Move Creeping Doom towards the leopards while avoiding allies. Movement: to AB18 ----- Barkskin, Extended: +5 AC; 6 Hours Longstrider: +10 feet movment; 19 Hours Creeping doom: 78HP per swarm, 4d6 Swarm Damage; Poison DC 27 Fort Save, Freq 1/round for 6 rounds; effect 1d4 Dex damage; cure 1 save. Rounds 11/19 Freedom of Movement; On Ramirez; 190 Minutes
The Garden of Delight Combat Rnd 10 Dan K DM 4d6=10 ; d4=2 ; d20+15=28 ; Monday April 8th, 2024 9:25:22 AM
Ramirez takesa aim but between the trees and a Wall of Force, he does not have a shot from his position Hmerrin eases up on swinging from the fences and just tries to make contact, which he does 4 times. Killing a leopard. Danko summons his wings and flies up to get above the Wall of Force Yrul stays put as Creeping Doom covers the bridge and Wall Des steps up and wounds the remaining leopard. Gaffer directs the Swarm over the remaining Leopard. The Swarm on the Wall of Force has to stop, Des will get engulfed if they continue Nira is safely flying
The leopard has second thoughts about all of this and bounds away, Hmerrin AoO vs AC 41 and and Des AoO AC 40
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 208/208 AC: 38(T:21/FF:31) CMD:41) Monday April 8th, 2024 11:54:34 AM
The swarm seem to be mostly in the way, and the leopards are dead or retreating, so Gaffer finally directs each of them into the mud nearby to clear the way and hopefully before they can nip at Nira.
----- Barkskin, Extended: +5 AC; 6 Hours Longstrider: +10 feet movment; 19 Hours Creeping doom: 78HP per swarm, 4d6 Swarm Damage; Poison DC 27 Fort Save, Freq 1/round for 6 rounds; effect 1d4 Dex damage; cure 1 save. Rounds 9/19 Freedom of Movement; On Ramirez; 190 Minutes
It was time to move along - before anything else turned up; so move is what Yrul and her 'friends' did. Along the path she went keeping watch for any more trouble that might appear.
(Perception: 39. Stealth: 44)
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:152/229; AC:29/15/27 (75%fortification) - CMD 36], DR 5/evil d20+33=38 ; Monday April 8th, 2024 4:53:56 PM
Desdichado takes a half-hearted swipe at the leopard as he sees it move off. He watches it warily as it goes, hoping nothing else is about to show up.
38 vs AC; miss
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC29/20(touch) HP 161/161 CMD32 Monday April 8th, 2024 6:29:03 PM Drop the wall, let's keep moving.
Active Effects: 1)Vyrnix talisman(amulet/necklace not active)
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 166/251 AC:37 T:23 FF:30 CMD:49) DR 5/- d20+38=44 ; d8+18=22 ; Monday April 8th, 2024 7:30:59 PM
Hmerrin takes another swing at the leopard, to send him on his way.
[AoO hits ac44 for 22 hp damage.]
Suspecting that maybe you can't just undo a wall of force, the fighter tugs the bag of holding at his belt and lays out the Flying Carpet. "Time to get moving," he says, walking onto the carpet.
The Garden of Delight Dan K DM Tuesday April 9th, 2024 3:35:17 PM
Hmerrin makes contact with the retreating leopard, but not enough to kill it and Des fails to connect, though he wasn't overly trying. Gaffer sends the swarms into the Soft earth and they vanish Danko is able to and does, dismiss the Wall of Force. Ramirez urges the group to continue and Yrul does so, heading further down the path.
Other than the leopards, no other creatures are moving on the party or seem to have taken notice of the minute long confrontation. Slipping along, Yrul takes up a lead again. Through the trees as you move along the winding path, glimpses of the palace can be seen to help orientate yourselves. A raptor cries and flashes overhead, moving swiftly on the wind to another part of the gardens. Shortly, another pair flies after. None seem to notice the party below.
The group makes its way. continuing cautiously, alert for other guests and the 'natural' inhabitants of the gardens. A bend and an opening is another reminder of the exquisite craftsmanship and expense that went into the place. A early 35' sculpture of crystal, inlaid with gold and encrusted with finely cut gems dominates a glade. The sculpture is of a regally robed Rakshasa with a jackals head. Smaller rakshasa and an assortment of animals are about the base, all in crystal but with far less decoration, looking up in majestic awe. Surrounding the entire piece is a crystal clear pool with fountain jets spraying the lower features. This creates the further affect of there seeming to be a physical barrier, a plume of splashing water, between the heights of the jackal Rakshasa and all the others below it.
Further down the path, Yrul sees a grouping of pile rock, sculpted sandstone about granite and slabs of pyrite, sodalite and black tourmaline. Yrul's keen eyes pick out what must be a cave entrance and Sash's indoor area.
"Good work, guys" Yrûl congratulated her little, flying friends (the ioun stones) She then pointed towards the entrance and mimed tusks to indicate the presence of the large cat. Being out in the open glade wasn't to her liking, so she endeavoured as much as possible to stick to the periphery of that area.
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 166/251 AC:37 T:23 FF:30 CMD:49) DR 5/- Tuesday April 9th, 2024 7:58:33 PM
Hmerrin creeps along, trying to keep Yrul in his sights. Even knowing where she is she's infuriatingly difficult to spot and he loses her more often than not.
He pauses for a moment to take in the statue of the jackal headed rakshasa. "Any bets we'll be seeing that one again?" he whispers.
At last, they reach the cave entrance. Hmerrin waits as the Tide gathers round. "We're looking at a super tiger and probably also a super ape," he reminds them. "We also have a horrendous fight right after this one, so try to have a reserve."
He reaches for a cure potion. Nothing happens. He didn't buy any, he realizes. "Brilliant."
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC29/20(touch) HP 161/161 CMD32 d8+5=7 ; Tuesday April 9th, 2024 8:39:48 PM I have a few heals Hmerrin. Going to try and save the better ones for later.
cast clw on Hmerrin, 7hp healed
Active Effects: 1)Vyrnix talisman(amulet/necklace not active)
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:152/229; AC:29/15/27 (75%fortification) - CMD 36], DR 5/evil Wednesday April 10th, 2024 1:03:32 AM
Desdichado looks at the creepy fountain and then t the creepy rock piles. He supposes the cave is their destination, but doesn't relish going in. How many more things are they going to run into before they have to fight some raks, he wonders.
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 32/16/28 -- CMD 24 -- HP 120/144 -- DarkVision d8=8 ; d8=6 ; d8=2 ; d8=4 ; d8=1 ; d8=5 ; d8=2 ; d8=1 ; d8=3 ; d8=4 ; d8=5 ; Wednesday April 10th, 2024 4:47:09 AM
Nira comes around from her stupor.
"The more powerful cure spells I use now, the less I'll have when we really need them. Still, I'll patch what I can"
She casts a couple of cure spells on the most wounded of the group.
------------ Cast CSW on Hmerrin. Hmerrin is healed for 8+6+2+15=31pts Cast CSW on Des. Des is healed for 4+5+2+15=26pts If Yrul is/was in range, Cast CSW on Yrul. Yrul is healed for 3+4+5+15=27pts
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 31 ) -- CMD 37 -- HP 137/137 Wednesday April 10th, 2024 6:35:28 AM
Danko holds his rod of absobtion.
He walks up to Hmerrin...
" Here.... take this... just in case... "
And hands his a potion of cure Serious Wounds.
Yrûl (Nick K) HP:135/181 AC:33 F:15 R:29 W:9. CMD:39 Wednesday April 10th, 2024 9:28:35 AM
"Thank you, Nira". Yrûl whispered not wanting to draw undue attention. "We'll creep up ahead and sneak into the cave and take a look." She informed her. The 'we' being her weapons and her ioun stones, all of whom she regarded as sentient beings.
The Garden of Delight - Cave Dan K DM Wednesday April 10th, 2024 11:57:55 AM
The group pauses just on the far side of the open glade with the fountain and sculptures. A few pieces of healing are administered, but with caution as the group knows there are still trials to overcome.
Yrul moves forward and crosses past the great crystal sculpture and arrives unhindered at the entrance. The smell is powerful and the smell is that of death. Just inside, perhaps 10', is a pair of bodies. They are dressed in similar fashion to the other captives that were rescued earlier. Both lie face down and look to have been crawling towards the cave entrance when they died, which was not very long ago. Yrul notes, disturbingly, that the only wounds one either man seem to be a set of claw wounds across their hamstrings and achilles tendons.
Yrul sees and more importantly , cannot hear any movement from within. Just beyond the bodies the cave reaches an intersection that goes left and right.
The rest of the group remains vigilant as Yrul investigates
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC29/20(touch) HP 161/161 CMD32 Wednesday April 10th, 2024 6:53:12 PM
Well, I'm guessing we're fighting this one. Do we draw it out or go in after it?
Active Effects: 1)Vyrnix talisman(amulet/necklace not active)
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 204/251 AC:37 T:23 FF:30 CMD:49) DR 5/- Wednesday April 10th, 2024 7:37:56 PM
Hmerrin nods his thanks to Ramirez, Nira, and Danko.
He stows the CSW potion, then drinks a different potion (Heroism).
"Go in, I think," he responds. "Unless Yrul tells us its a maze or trap or something,"
---------
In Effect Heroism (30 minutes): +2 morale bonus to atk, saves, skill checks.
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 208/208 AC: 38(T:21/FF:31) CMD:41) Wednesday April 10th, 2024 8:02:58 PM
"Inside gets my vote. We don't want to draw attention with any fighting. Also, if we get a chance once we're for a 10 minute pause once we're a decent way inside, I want to summon some elementals now that we're close." Gagger agrees with Hmerrin.
If the light inside the cave is lacking, he allows his form to shift, growing hair and muscle as he becomes a bugbear, his eyes taking in the light and his sense of smell heightened too.
----- Alter Self: Bugbear; Dark vision, Scent, +2 Strength Barkskin, Extended: +5 AC; 6 Hours Longstrider: +10 feet movment; 19 Hours Freedom of Movement; On Ramirez; 190 Minutes
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:178/229; AC:29/15/27 (75%fortification) - CMD 36], DR 5/evil Wednesday April 10th, 2024 9:44:45 PM
As the group goes inside, Desdichado notes the skeletons. Were the raks torturing these two by crippling them as they tried to run away, he wonders aloud. In any case, he figures they must be getting close.
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 32/16/28 -- CMD 24 -- HP 120/144 -- DarkVision d20+32=36 ; Thursday April 11th, 2024 5:29:48 AM
Nira waits patiently for Yrul's report and will remain second from the rear of the pack. She doesn't want to rush things, especially when they are so close.
------------ Perception: 36
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 31 ) -- CMD 37 -- HP 137/137 Thursday April 11th, 2024 6:37:38 AM
Danko waits for Yrul as well but takes the oportunity to cast mage armor on himself....
Using message.... { Depending on what Yrul reports, let's use the wand of protection from evil to refresh everyone's protection... }
--- Mage armor Message
Yrûl (Nick K) HP:135/181 AC:33 F:15 R:29 W:9. CMD:39 d20+37=56 ; d20+25=36 ; Thursday April 11th, 2024 11:09:03 AM
Yrûl didn't think that she had much to report, so elected to venture further in, up to the junction where she intended to check both directions. She would then be able to tell the others that it was 'safe' to enter. At6 least, that there was no immediate danger. She calmed her breathing and willed her little friends to compliance as she moved on.
Stealth: 56 Perception: 36
The Cave of Wonders Dan K DM Thursday April 11th, 2024 11:33:22 AM
A short conversation and the group at large wants to move into the cave sooner rather than later. Every moment in the garden invites unwanted attention. Within, Yrul moves up to the intersection and can clearly see the layout. First, there is an extraordinary number of dead rats in all directions. Killed in all manner of ways, but left lying where they were slain. To the right is a smallish chamber, darker than the rest of the enclosure and obviously it is where Sasha sleeps, even in the dimmer light, Yrull can make out thick furs, pillows and other items of comfort. To the left, a short walk opens into another chamber. More lit than the right passage, it contains several sets of bloodied manacles bolted to the rock. More dead rats. Left over scraps of past meals lie about as well. most are thankfully unidentifiable. What is not present, is a great white spell casting death dealing tiger. Yrul calls the others in with a waving hand
The entire group is now within the small cave complex. The human corpses are not skeletons, they have not been dead so long. Yrul's investigation was a cursory look around.
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 204/251 AC:37 T:23 FF:30 CMD:49) DR 5/- d20+27=42 ; Thursday April 11th, 2024 5:49:10 PM
"Here we go," Hmerrin breathes softly.
The fighter cautiously enters the cave. He makes note of the corpses. Killing for the fun of it, he thinks.
Pretty certain they're not alone, he peers about and listens intently. [Perception 44]
------------- In Effect Heroism (30 minutes): +2 morale bonus to atk, saves, skill checks.
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC29/20(touch) HP 161/161 CMD32 Thursday April 11th, 2024 6:47:46 PM
Ramirez offers to cover the group with silence if they would like it. It's too bad the telepathy spell doesn't work here, but we could still use hand signals?
Active Effects: 1)Vyrnix talisman(amulet/necklace not active)
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:178/229; AC:29/15/27 (75%fortification) - CMD 36], DR 5/evil Thursday April 11th, 2024 7:44:42 PM
Desdichado nods at Ramirez's idea. "Enough of us have some kind of ability to see in the dark that it should be fine." He follows the others inside.
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 32/16/28 -- CMD 24 -- HP 120/144 -- DarkVision d20+32=36 ; Thursday April 11th, 2024 9:16:09 PM "Being in an area of silence really hurts my ability to cast spells" Nira declines the offer of being within a silence spell. "It might work on the scouts, but the silence works both ways - they wouldn't be able to hear anything approaching us either. I have a hunch that whatever we find here will be able to smell us coming anyway"
She likes the idea of casting silence on a person later though. "When the fighting starts, having someone nimble with a silence spell on them works really well to lock a caster down."
Perception: 36
Yrûl (Nick K) HP:135/181 AC:33 F:15 R:29 W:9. CMD:39 d20+37=38 ; d20+25=35 ; Friday April 12th, 2024 4:24:37 AM
"We can do that." Yrûl volunteered on behalf of herself and her 'friends'. "But for now, we'll go check out the sleeping den." With that she crept off to see what was hidden in the darkness, it being no great barrier to her Drow eyes.
"oops" She whispered as she kicked a rat corpse ahead of her! Still, she looked around carefully.
~~~
Natural 1 for Stealth.(38) Perception: 35.
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 31 ) -- CMD 37 -- HP 137/137 Friday April 12th, 2024 7:10:08 AM
{ Don't forget friends that my message spell is active. Send to me and I'll relay messages. }
-----------------------------------------------
Message Mage Armor Darkvision 60' - Goggles of night.
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 208/208 AC: 38(T:21/FF:31) CMD:41) d20+33=35 ; Friday April 12th, 2024 12:16:33 PM
Gaffer scans the floor for tracks amongst the dirt and blood, trying to find the most recent tracks and judge whether they lead into or out of the cave.
----- Survival: 35
----- Alter Self: Bugbear; Dark vision, Scent, +2 Strength Barkskin, Extended: +5 AC; 6 Hours Longstrider: +10 feet movment; 19 Hours Freedom of Movement; On Ramirez; 190 Minutes
The Cave of Wonders Dan K DM Friday April 12th, 2024 1:34:09 PM
Ramirez offers a Silence , meeting mixed reviews on upon who to cast it and when. For now, he does not cast the spell Yrul moves to investigate the darker sleeping area. Gaffer scans the floor for clues about where Sasha might be. The rest of the group remains at the intersection.
Yrul approaches cautiously and sweeps the chamber ahead of her. Aside from the ornate pillows, exotic furs and silk and satin blankets, Yrul finds a couple of hidden stashes, though part of her wishes she didn't. Numerous gem stoned rings, gold and platinum necklaces, diamond encrusted anklets, and several pairs of exotic gemstone earrings. Nearly all with the appropriate body part still attached. Sasha apparently likes to gnaw on things at night. Yrul estimates the values of the collection around 160,000gp
Gaffer finds little sign on the stone floor of Sasha directly, but he does finds enough to prove that the tiger is big, 16, maybe 20' long with paws the size of a mans chest.
Nira and Hmerrin notice something that stands out somewhat as well. Down the corridor away from the sleeping area, trying to make itself very small indeed, you spy a living rat backed into a niche, its golden eyes staring at you with a mix of hatred and fear.
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC29/20(touch) HP 161/161 CMD32 Friday April 12th, 2024 10:44:51 PM Can anyone talk to the rat? Maybe it knows the lair or where Sasha is. Ramirez keeps the bow ready, just in case the rat is more than it seems.
Active Effects: 1)Vyrnix talisman(amulet/necklace not active)
Yrûl (Nick K) HP:135/181 AC:33 F:15 R:29 W:9. CMD:39 d20+25=45 ; Saturday April 13th, 2024 5:56:40 AM
"We found some stuff, but...uh....it's all really quite icky. Did you still want it?" Yrûl whispered. Whispering seemed to be the wisest course as it felt to her like the creature really wasn't very far from home. Seeing the rat, she too was very much of a mind that it was most likely more than it appeared to be. Sadly, she had no means to communicate with it, so deferred to others that might whilst she kept an ear open for any approaching trouble. The rat might be a distraction!
~~~
Perception: 45
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:178/229; AC:29/15/27 (75%fortification) - CMD 36], DR 5/evil Saturday April 13th, 2024 5:13:01 PM
"Golden eyes on a rat, huh? Nira - can you dig out that Gem of Seeing and take a look at the rat over there? We may have raks closer than we thought."
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 208/208 AC: 38(T:21/FF:31) CMD:41) Sunday April 14th, 2024 5:39:46 PM "Normally I could talk to them, but not on this plane." Gaffer answers Ram with a sigh, before getting restless as he realises their movement slowed "I think we should move quickly. We don't know if or when they'll react to the damage we've already done on the way here."
----- Alter Self: Bugbear; Dark vision, Scent, +2 Strength Barkskin, Extended: +5 AC; 6 Hours Longstrider: +10 feet movment; 19 Hours Freedom of Movement; On Ramirez; 190 Minutes
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 204/251 AC:37 T:23 FF:30 CMD:49) DR 5/- Sunday April 14th, 2024 6:26:12 PM
Hmerrin fixes his stare upon the rat, making sure it knows he knows its there. "Stay," he commands roughly.
To Ramirez he adds, "Let's just assume its a nasty, evil, spy. Or maybe even a Rak. Or worse." To Yrul - "Grab whatever you can in a few seconds that is most expensive and least icky."
The fighter gives a quick look right and left. "There's supposed to be an iron door around here somewhere."
However, until Nira has confirmed rat isn't something else, the fighter is reluctant to go poking around.
RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 32/16/28 -- CMD 24 -- HP 120/144 -- DarkVision d20+32=51 ; Monday April 15th, 2024 12:32:21 AM
Nira doesn't trust the rat as far as she could kick it. Every animal they've faced so far has been warped and powerful in ways they just aren't back in the Wold.
She fishes about in her kit for the gem of seeing, but has low hopes of it working all the same. "The divination spells have been blocked since we arrived on this plane" she explains "And it's super annoying"
"As gross as this might sound, do we toss the rat 'something' to eat?"
Highlight to display spoiler: {Not sure if we kept the gem or not. I don't think it is going to matter in this instance but we'll need to confirm one way or the other and have everyone mark off a share of loot}
Perception: 51
The Cave of Wonders Dan K DM Monday April 15th, 2024 10:31:52 AM
Several of The Tide spy the rat and point out the creature. The last most saw Golden Eyes, she was an impressive white tigress, in charge of all rakshasa in the Wold. But when she and the bull headed Gilgamesh were killed, her vaporous 'soul' was blocked and only Gilgamesh's proceeded beyond. Now, presumably to here. So did the Maharaja bring her back somehow just to torment her more, given the evidence of so many dead rats? Hard to say, Nira goes for the Gem of Seeing, but no longer has it. Likely sold so time ago.
Ramirez inquire about possibly talking to it, Gaffer responds that, if it were a normal rat sure, but here? Hmerrin takes some command and calls out for Yrul to grab the stuff, for the rat to 'Stay' and then gets to looking for the iron door. To the right is the sleeping chamber which Yrul is standing in. To the left down the corridor, the passage opens into another chamber past the cowering golden eyed rat, where from here, the party can spot several sets of bloodied manacles bolted to the floor.
DM as far as I can see, they party does not have a Gem of Seeing. No one has 10k accounted for on their sheet for Gem of Seeing and only Hmerrin and Gaffer have the 10k for the Flying carpet.
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 204/251 AC:37 T:23 FF:30 CMD:49) DR 5/- d20+40=51 ; d8+18=25 ; d20+29=47 ; Monday April 15th, 2024 6:29:14 PM
Hmerrin breaks out his axes.
The fighter moves into the room with the manacles keeping an eye on the rat as he does. Once he's passed it, he'll divert his attention to the room itself.
-------- Move to next room. Ready action. Should rat approach, he swings. hit ac 51 for 25hp damage.
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:178/229; AC:29/15/27 (75%fortification) - CMD 36], DR 5/evil Monday April 15th, 2024 7:16:35 PM
Desdichado really doesn't like the idea of this rat being a rakshasa, or a rakshasa spy, and just leaving it here. And if Sasha appears, ratty may work up the courage to attack anyway. He keeps both eyes firmly on the rat.
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC29/20(touch) HP 161/161 CMD32 Monday April 15th, 2024 7:20:14 PM
Ramirez will keep an eye on the rat while the team loots and searches. Can't talk to it, but maybe can still show intention? He tosses the rat a few morsels of food.
Active Effects: 1)Vyrnix talisman(amulet/necklace not active)
Yrûl (Nick K) HP:135/181 AC:33 F:15 R:29 W:9. CMD:39 Tuesday April 16th, 2024 5:18:11 AM
Yrul shrugged. If they wanted her to grab icky stuff, she'd grab icky stuff. She just wasn't going to carry it. Hopefully it would fit into a magical bag. So she set about carefully picking up those items of value that she'd spotted.
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 31 ) -- CMD 37 -- HP 137/137 Tuesday April 16th, 2024 6:45:12 AM
Message { Let me try something... if the rat is transformed or otherwise enchanted, I likely can dispell what is affecting it... }
Danko casts detect magic on teeny tiny golden eye rat and focuses on any detected auras...
---------------- Casts detect magic
Message Mage armor Darkvision 60'
The Cave of Wonders Dan K DM Tuesday April 16th, 2024 2:57:14 PM
Hmerrin moves into the chamber to the left and on the far wall spies an iron door. The ‘feeding’ spot the dwarf mentioned about 4’ high 2’ wide, the iron door hinged to open towards you. The golden eyed rat merely shrinks away as much as it can as the fighter passes. Des is not a fan of the rat and keeps his eyes on it. Ramirez passes by and tosses a small morsel of food, eliciting a hateful hiss, but no more. Yrul does her best to separate nasty bits of humanoid from treasure without touching anything. As she does not have any magical carrying anything, she starts to create a small pile. The 5 rings are looking to be the most challenging. Danko casts Detect Magic and finds that divinational magic is also being suppressed.
Hmerrin finds the door is indeed bolted from the other side, but his careful inspection also discovers, hidden to the side of the hinges, is a small fake rock that if slid, causes the bar on the other side of the door to pull away causing the door to ‘snap’ into the floor. Sasha can open her door at will and quite unexpectedly down into the floor instead of a traditional swing whenever the cat wants to.
Gaffer - Courtney - HP: 208/208 AC: 38(T:21/FF:31) CMD:41) d20+36=53 ; d20+33=46 ; Tuesday April 16th, 2024 4:21:35 PM
With the door open, Gaffer is keen to move through, though suggests, "Is there a way for us to close it again behind us?" and he helps check if there is.
Further in the tunnel, he'll keep his eyes on the floor and walls, still trying to judge when they might run into who and what along the way.
----- Perception: 53 Survival: 46
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:178/229; AC:29/15/27 (75%fortification) - CMD 36], DR 5/evil Tuesday April 16th, 2024 6:20:43 PM
"Are we going to be single file beyond the door?" asks Desdichado. "I'd rather not be trapped if Sasha has been tracking us. I can keep to the rear guard just in case."
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC29/20(touch) HP 161/161 CMD32 Tuesday April 16th, 2024 6:49:24 PM Do we really want to be in a confined space and run into Sasha? Maybe we should look around in here some more first.
Active Effects: 1)Vyrnix talisman(amulet/necklace not active)
Hmerrin (MikeK)(HP 204/251 AC:37 T:23 FF:30 CMD:49) DR 5/- d20+28=44 ; d20+28=35 ; Tuesday April 16th, 2024 7:58:50 PM
Okay, they've got a way through, but the rat is still a concern.
"Got an idea," he remarks. "If it is just a rat, I should be able to do this without getting hurt much."
Hmerrin returns to the rat, crawls in after it, and grabs it. If he manages to accomplish all that, he stuffs it into his bag of holding.
------------ grapple rat. CMB roll 44 Check to maintain grapple 35. If both succeed, move action to stick rat in bag.
In Effect Heroism (30 minutes): +2 morale bonus to atk, saves, skill checks.
Yrûl (Nick K) HP:135/181 AC:33 F:15 R:29 W:9. CMD:39 Wednesday April 17th, 2024 4:07:03 AM
Yrul carefully arranged the pile of goodies.
"You sure you really want this stuff?" She asked looking at it sceptically. If they hadn't have asked, she'd have left it all where it lay.
Danko Pureheart (Yves) -- AC 31 ) -- CMD 37 -- HP 137/137 Wednesday April 17th, 2024 6:35:55 AM
Message to all
{ I still have some walls of force and other goodies if we need to block anything... }
The Cave of Wonders Dan K DM Wednesday April 17th, 2024 9:55:35 AM
Beyond the door is small 10x10 room with a butcher table, thankfully clean and empty, and a rack of 4 barrels or rather large kegs. There is a wall of butchers equipment and a scrap shoot with a grating covering it. A stout looking wooden door leads out of it. As the party discusses what to do next, the iron door snaps shut again. Moving the rock opens it and it apparently automatically closes after a few moments. Yrul asks about the goo covered treasure and again inquires and again has no intention of putting any of it in her pack. Hmerrin has an idea on the rat and goes to grab it. It hisses and claws and bites for all its worth, but in the end, it ends up in a bag of holding.
We need a Sub for Nira. anyone?
Nick for RobC - Nira Wynvyre -- AC 32/16/28 -- CMD 24 -- HP 120/144 -- DarkVision Wednesday April 17th, 2024 11:49:11 AM
Nira watched and listened. It would not do to be surprised by such a petty distraction as the rat. her thoughts turned to the matter of Divination: it seemed restricted here; still it would be better to ascertain what worked now rather than later.
Detect Magic in the area.
Yrûl (Nick K) HP:135/181 AC:33 F:15 R:29 W:9. CMD:39 Wednesday April 17th, 2024 11:52:29 AM
"What?" Yrul asked as she entered the room only in time to see the rat thrust into the sack. "Why were we collecting that icky stuff if no one wants it? And, you do know that there's only a finite amount of air in that bag, right? She wasn't worried for the rat...much, as every creature here seemed inherently nasty.
Desdichado (Ryan) [HP:178/229; AC:29/15/27 (75%fortification) - CMD 36], DR 5/evil Wednesday April 17th, 2024 6:06:47 PM
Desdichado eyes the rat carefully as Hmerrin puts it away. "I guess sometimes a rat is just a rat," he shrugs. "Oh, don't feel sorry for it, Yrul," he adds, "it's not really an animal. It's the same kind of thing the rakshasa are, I think."
He points to the wooden door, figuring that's their next step.
Ramirez (BrianZ) AC29/20(touch) HP 161/161 CMD32 Wednesday April 17th, 2024 6:43:13 PM
Ramirez casts prestidigitation and uses the spell to clean up the loot, then scoops it into a bag. He then uses the spell to clean off his hands, and Yrul's if she would like to.
Ok, into the door then? And the rat should be ok in there for awhile, the air will last much longer than it would for a person.
Active Effects: 1)Vyrnix talisman(amulet/necklace not active)
LOG ON