DM(James M) - Map - A Bridged d10=1 d6=1 d4+2=6 d6=6 Thursday July 29th, 2021 8:35:57 AM
As each of the Warden's passed through the portal they came through and saw that they stood in another pocket dimension, amazed at sights that would be impossible in the Wold. Before you stretched a long stone bridge sixty feet wide with pylons every 30’ holding it up over a vast muddy swamp. The bridge was straight and went for as far as you could see -- miles and miles, surely -- before vanishing in the distant mist and fog that permeated the place. Rising above the mist in the distance you can see a large stone stronghold or citadel.
Perception DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: { The stone bridge with no railings. Below the bridge is bubbling mud.}
Perception DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {You hear a clicking noise coming from the mist above. Peering upwards you detect the faint glint of steel from the muted light source that permeates this realm.}
KS: Planes DC 24 Highlight to display spoiler: {You have passed from one portion of the pocket realm to another. This part seems to have elements of Earth, water, and Air associated with it. Any spells with those elemental domains are cast at +1 CL.}
"I'm guessing falling into the bubbling mud below would be sunbaked," Trellus opines.
With his Air Walk spell still in effect, he decides to use it as long as he can, remaining about 10' above the bridge. "We head toward the castle?" he asks.
Moridark (Wade) AC: 20 T: 16 F: 16 R: 14 F: 12 W: 23 HPS: 113 CMD: 28 Mage Armor (Extended) Phantom Steed (Extended) d20=1 ; d20+35=43 ; Thursday July 29th, 2021 7:23:35 PM
Moridark looks over the expanse in front of him but doesn't notice anything beyond the bridge and the castle in the distance. Moridark rubs his forehead as as he ponders where they might be, "It appears we have passed from one portion of the pocket realm to another. This part seems to have elements of Earth, water, and Air associated with it. If I am correct any spells with those elemental domains will be more powerful."
Moridark checks on Kradirom as he ascends on his steed to about 30 feet above the bridge.
Armand (Robert D)AC 25 /touch 11/flat 24 HP 112/112 CMD 24 Character Sheet d20+7=26 ; d20+28=44 ; Thursday July 29th, 2021 7:39:13 PM Just me Wade but maybe just record your spells on your character sheet so they don't take up room or put spoiler around them.
"Well this is certainly different. Um, what's your name again?" He points at Moridark. "He's right this seems to be another weird pocket dimension, this one lacks into contact with fire...and the light above appears to be the color of steel. I don't know if our air walk spell will last long enough to cover the distance, unless distances vary here as well. Best make haste." Air walk lasts 150 minutes.
Armand will land on the stone bridge to test it, but stay in the center and be ready to step off it it starts to give way.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22normal, CMD 32 , HP 139/139 Thursday July 29th, 2021 8:02:10 PM "Let's go." Elyngael will have Brawn 'walk' 5 feet over the center of the bridge. Is there any sign of winds here?
Brawns Stats AC 30/16/28 hp 107/107, CMD 25
Huge Air Elemental-'Osul(Graham) AC:18 (T:14, FF:12), CMD:30, ST:(F14/R13/W23 + RNL), HP:15+100/126, Wildshape(XVII):7, L. Lord:15, S. Burst:14 d20+8=28 ; d20+36=52 ; Friday July 30th, 2021 5:01:44 AM {Knowledge(The Planes):28, Perception: 52}
'Osul moves along, offering a simple "Yes." in agreement. He slides off one side of the bridge to investigate the bubbling mud (gas?, heat?, gap between the bubbling mud and the bridge?, signs of life?). If there is room, he transits from this side to that side under the bridge and rejoins the party - otherwise he returns on the same side.
"How far does it look to the castle, and how far is it really?", he asks Trellus, and looks to engage Moridark above in the conversation also.
"Going!" _________________________________ OOC: I wonder whichth castle this is?!
DM(James M) - Map - Clicking Angels, Surprise! d20+20=26 ; d100=32 ; d20+19=33 ; d20+19=39 ; d20+19=26 ; d20+19=24 ; d20+19=20 ; d20+19=27 ; d20+28=30 ; 2d6+11=18 ; d6=5 ; d20+28=46 ; 2d6+11=19 ; d6=3 ; d20+28=38 ; 2d6+11=20 ; d6=3 ; d20+28=40 ; 2d6+11=16 ; d6=2 ; d20+28=43 ; 2d6+11=18 ; d6=4 ; d20+28=41 ; 2d6+11=16 ; d6=6 ; Friday July 30th, 2021 12:15:07 PM
Elyngael held up a hand to test the movement of the air. There was none as the mist hung in the unmoving dank humid air as the smell of rotting vegetation wafted up to those on the bridge. Trellus chose to stay in the air, hovering some ten feet above the bridge even as Armand set foot on it to test it's construction. Osul slid out over the mud and transited under the bridge.
Osul - Highlight to display spoiler: {The underside of the bridge is constructed as you'd think one would be, but he does find that there are bodies floating in the mud or are just below the surface.}
Tick tick tick tick tick...
As soon as Osul was under the bridge a swarm of angels descended on the group falling next them as their wings billowed out at the last moment to stop their fall. Each angel was metallic looking as it moved with a clicking noise and swung a flaming greatsword.
DM: Everyone is surprised except Armand and Osul, Osul is under the bridge. Clockwork Angel 1 - Elyngael, Roll 30, Hit. Damage 18 hp + 5 fire. Clockwork Angel 2 - Neshi, Roll 46, Hit. Damage 19 hp + 3 fire. Clockwork Angel 3 - Brawn, Roll 38, Hit. Damage 20 hp + 3 fire. Clockwork Angel 4 - Armand, Roll 40, Hit. Damage 16 hp + 2 fire. Clockwork Angel 5 - Moridark, Roll 43, Hit. Damage 18 hp + 4 fire. Clockwork Angel 6 - Trellus, Roll 41, Hit. Damage 16 hp + 6 fire.
Armand can full attack, Osul has to move and attack provided he can move 60' this round. If Armand is using a reach weapon he gets an AoO as well.
If you could place yourself on the map it'll make things easier for you.
Unhappy at being attacked, though not taking much damage because of his stone skin and fire resistance. Neshi moves five feet away and lashes out with a spell chain lightning targeting his opponent #2 and then branching off to the others 1, 3, 4, 5,& 6. 61 points damage reflex DC 26 for #2, Reflex DC DC 24 for the others for 30 points if save
Armand (Robert D)AC 25 /touch 11/flat 24 HP 94/112 CMD 24 Character Sheet Sunday August 1st, 2021 4:44:01 PM So Armand should have 2 full actions according to the email.
Seeing these creatures come out of nowhere the first thing Armand will do is activate Divine Presence blue circle (8th) 30ft aura grants allies Sanctuary spell DC = 10 + 1/2 level + wisdom mod: So they have a Will save of 23 to attack any of us in a 30 foot range, no spell resistance applies. And technically they need to make the will save before they can attack me since I was not surprised.
Not sure what the size of the creature is but Armand will take a 5 foot step to be out of range. Then he will cast Bless.
Active spells Air Walk - Armand and Brawn Sanctuary, everyone in 30 feet of Armand, creatures must make will save 23 to attack. 2/15 rounds Bless - +1 to hit, +1 vs fear
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22normal, CMD 32 , HP 139/139 Sunday August 1st, 2021 4:49:30 PM
Elyngael feels Armand's spells wash over her and she hesitates to attack. She and Brawn will go full defense and attempt to gain a little space between her and the new golems.
What knowledge skill do we need to try and identify these things and know some weakness?
Moridark (Wade) AC: 20 T: 16 F: 16 R: 14 F: 12 W: 23 HPS: 91/113 CMD: 28 Mage Armor (Extended) Phantom Steed (Extended) Invisibility d20+23=25 ; d20+29=36 ; d20+29=39 ; d20+29=30 ; d20+29=45 ; d20+35=39 ; Sunday August 1st, 2021 8:11:08 PM Robert I am sorry. I am not as proficient as I would like to be with all of the commands. I will not do it again. There was no intent to make my post on the page that long Again, Iam sorry.
Moridark shudders at the angel struck him. The mage drops down 5 feet (AA 24) on his steed to stay within the sanctuary spell. Moridark defensively casts Invisibility on himself (Concentration Check DC 25) and will then attempt to identify the creatures. (knowledge Arcana: 36, Knowledge Dungeoneering: 39, Knowledge Religion: 30, Knowledge Nature: 45, Knowledge Planes: 39)
Trellus - MikeK - (AC36 T18 F32, CMD 35, HP (123/145) Sunday August 1st, 2021 8:31:34 PM
Trellus grunts as he is struck. "Light," he exclaims in surprise.
Stepping away from the angel, he waves his hand to cast a spell, and then takes a little longer to cast another.
--- 5' step away from threat Cast Quickened Shield of Faith Cast Protection from Energy (fire)
Elyngael brought up her weapon defensively and tried to identify the creatures.
Neshi cast chain lightning.
Moridark flew closer to the bridge and studied the creatures.
Trellis cast Shield of Faith and Protection from Energy
Neshi's chain lightning lashed out at the second Angel catching it unaware and full in the chest. It seemed as if these creatures were especially susceptible to electrical damage. The lightning arced to the next Angel and then sliced through the remaining ones. The attack was a success, but it broke Armands Divine Presence effect on Neshi.
The Angels were undaunted by the massive electrical attack as they stepped toward those that had withdrawn and with their greatswords swiped furiously at the Warden's. Blade and fire slashed around cutting and burning each of the wardens.
Knowledge Arcana DC 25 and Moridark Highlight to display spoiler: {These are clockwork angels and they are vulnerable to electrical attacks. They are also resistant to damage from non Adamantine weapons.}
DM: Armand does not take the 18 hp in the surprise round since the angel failed it's save. Please track and show damage to stoneskin in your posts if it's active on your PC.
Angels are AC 29, DR 10/Adamantine
Neshi - Clockwork Angel 2, Reflex DC 26, Roll 20; Fail. Damage 92 hp(Vulnerable) Neshi - Clockwork Angel 1, Reflex DC 24, Roll 37, Success! Damage 46 hp(Vulnerable) Neshi - Clockwork Angel 3, Reflex DC 24, Roll 27, Success! Damage 46 hp(Vulnerable) Neshi - Clockwork Angel 4, Reflex DC 24, Roll 20, Fail! Damage 92 hp(Vulnerable) Neshi - Clockwork Angel 5, Reflex DC 24, Roll 19, Fail! Damage 92 hp(Vulnerable) Neshi - Clockwork Angel 6, Reflex DC 24, Roll 22, Fail! Damage 92 hp(Vulnerable)
Clockwork Angel 1 - Elyngael, Save DC 23, Roll 13, Fail Clockwork Angel 2 - Neshi, Roll 29, 35, 32 Miss. hit, miss. Damage 14 hp + 4 fire. Clockwork Angel 3 - Brawn, Save DC 23, Roll 12, Fail. Clockwork Angel 4 - Armand, Save DC 23, Roll 22, Fail. Clockwork Angel 5 - Moridark, Save DC 23, Roll 20, Fail. Clockwork Angel 6 - Trellus, Save DC 23, Roll 7, Fail.
Status: CA 1, 46 hp CA 2, 92 hp CA 3, 46 hp CA 4, 92 hp CA 5, 92 hp CA 6, 92 hp
Seeing the success of his spell, Neshi calls out, "Use electric based attacks if you have them," and again takes a 5 foot step away. Targeting C4 as the primary target he activates his gauntlets and sends out another chain lightning followed by a quickened chain lightning immediately after.
Chain lightning 1 - 60 points damage reflex DC 26 for #4, Reflex DC 24 for the others for 30 points if save. Chain lightning 2 - 49 points damage reflex DC 26 for #24, Reflex DC 24 for the others for 25 points if save.
Armand (Robert D)AC 25 /touch 11/flat 24 HP 112/112 CMD 24 Character Sheet d20+16=27 ; d6=1 ; d6=6 ; d6=5 ; d6=4 ; d6=4 ; d6=5 ; d6=4 ; d6=4 ; d6=4 ; Monday August 2nd, 2021 5:49:49 PM "Okay I'm surprised that worked. Neshi they seem to be going for you. Guys if they are ignoring you now, then you have a bit to prepare, but the moment you attack them they are going to be swinging back at you."
Armand backs away a bit. Knowledge Arcane 27 (d20+16) "They appear to be clockwork golems, adamantine weapons and electricity are needed. Gargul why don't clerics have access to electrical based spells?"
Armand will then Channel to heal anyone hurt by the creatures. Everyone is healed 36 hit points (8d6)
Huge Air Elemental-'Osul(Graham) AC:18 (T:14, FF:12), CMD:30, ST:(F14/R13/W23 + RNL), HP:15+100/126, Wildshape(XVII):7, L. Lord:15, S. Burst:14 d20+15=26 ; 3d6=9 ; 3d6=10 ; 3d6=13 ; 3d6=6 ; Monday August 2nd, 2021 6:22:08 PM
'Osul takes the hint and goes Lightning Lord (SR - Yes - 26, Reflex save vs 24 for half damage) on C1 (9 damage), C3 (10 damage), C4 (13 damage), and C6 (6 damage).
"I turn my back for a few seconds and your already making new friends!"
Trellus - MikeK - (AC36 T18 F32, CMD 35, HP (145/145) d20+21=34 ; d10+8=16 ; d20+16=28 ; d20+11=20 ; Monday August 2nd, 2021 7:18:46 PM
Trellus grins at the lightning effects from his new comrades, as well as the wave of healing from Armand. He does what he can to add to the damage.
Calling out to Domi, he quick draws his sword, and launches a full attack.
--------- Swift Action - Weapon Master to activate Quick Draw feat (4/12) Quick Draw weapon. Full attack on C6. Atk 1 hits ac 34 for 16 hp damage. Atk 2 misses (ac28) Atk 3 misses (ac20)
In Effect Shield of Faith Protection v Energy (fire)
Moridark (Wade) AC: 20 T: 16 F: 16 R: 14 F: 12 W: 23 HPS: 113/113 CMD: 28 Mage Armor (Extended) Phantom Steed (Extended) Invisibility d3=3 ; Monday August 2nd, 2021 7:47:55 PM
Moridark identifes the creatures, and calls out to the group, "These are clockwork angels.They are vulnerable to electrical attacks, and resistant to damage from weapons not made of admantine weapons."
Moridark moves to Y22 and begins casting while remaining invisible.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22normal, CMD 32 , HP 139/139 Monday August 2nd, 2021 7:59:04 PM
Elyngeal heals all her damage. Since the golems are packed in so close and they are ignoring her and Brawn right now, she opts to double move. "If they follow me then I can draw them away from you all. If they don't they shall fall to my arrows!"
Owen Marcellus(Weston W.) AC: 19/14/15; SR: 18; HP: 117/117; CMD: 22; Haste, True Seeing 15d6=56 ; Monday August 2nd, 2021 8:09:36 PM
Recognizing that the clockwork angels are vulnerable to electricity, Owen casts Chain Lightning on C4, hitting each of the other angels with secondary bolts. They must make DC23 Reflex saves or take 56 electricity damage.
He then turns invisible and moves back towards the portal.
Osul came from under the bridge and lit up with electricity.
Trellis full attacked one of the Angels and hit it once with his sword.
Moridark started to cast a spell after he moved a way off.
Elyngael healed her wounds and started to run in the hope that she could draw them away.
Owen cast chain lightning as well.
Neshi's chain lightning lashed out once more...then again as those attacks dropped four of the angels in the process. Some hit the flagstones of the bridge, others fell into the mud below. After the smoke cleared only two remained.
Osul lit up the bridge with crackling electricity and damaged the two remaining angels even as Trellus took a five foot step and attacked the third angel in the group hitting it once but his blade was turned away by the steel like skin of the creature.
Elyngael moved off a distance, but none followed her as she'd hoped while Owen called forth his own chain lightning spell that finished off the last two angels. It was all over in 12 seconds and the Warden's had barely broken out into a sweat.
DM: Not really sure what exactly Osul is doing, but the electrical damage was effective.
Angels are AC 29, DR 10/Adamantine
Chain Lightning #1 Neshi - Clockwork Angel 4, Reflex DC 26, Roll 35; Success!. Damage 45 hp(Vulnerable) Neshi - Clockwork Angel 1, Reflex DC 24, Roll 23, Fail! Damage 90 hp(Vulnerable) Neshi - Clockwork Angel 3, Reflex DC 24, Roll 23, Fail! Damage 90 hp(Vulnerable) Neshi - Clockwork Angel 2, Reflex DC 24, Roll 23, Fail! Damage 90 hp(Vulnerable) Neshi - Clockwork Angel 5, Reflex DC 24, Roll 23, Fail! Damage 90 hp(Vulnerable) Neshi - Clockwork Angel 6, Reflex DC 24, Roll 23, Fail! Damage 90 hp(Vulnerable)
Chain Lightning #2 Neshi - Clockwork Angel 4, Reflex DC 26, Roll 37; Success!. Damage 37 hp(Vulnerable) Neshi - Clockwork Angel 1, Reflex DC 24, Roll 23, Fail! Damage 74 hp(Vulnerable) Neshi - Clockwork Angel 3, Reflex DC 24, Roll 29, Success!. Damage 37 hp(Vulnerable) Neshi - Clockwork Angel 2, Reflex DC 24, Roll 23, Fail! Damage 74 hp(Vulnerable) Neshi - Clockwork Angel 5, Reflex DC 24, Roll 23, Fail! Damage 74 hp(Vulnerable) Neshi - Clockwork Angel 6, Reflex DC 24, Roll 23, Fail! Damage 74 hp(Vulnerable)
Osul - Clockwork Angel 3, Reflex DC 24, Roll 33, Success! Damage 7 hp(Vulnerable) Osul - Clockwork Angel 4, Reflex DC 24, Roll 21, Fail! Damage 19 hp(Vulnerable)
Trellus - Clockwork Angel 3, Roll 34, Hit. Damage 16-10(DR)=6 Hp
Chain Lightning #3 Owen- Clockwork Angel 4, Reflex DC 23, Roll 26; Success!. Damage 44 hp(Vulnerable) Owen- Clockwork Angel 3, Reflex DC 21, Roll 26; Success!. Damage 44 hp(Vulnerable)
Status: CA 1, 46+90+74=210 hp - Dead CA 2, 92+90+74=256 hp - Dead CA 3, 46+90+37=173+7=180+6=186+44=230 hp - Dead CA 4, 92+45+37=174+19=193+44=227 hp - Dead CA 5, 92+90+74=256 hp - Dead CA 6, 92+90+74=256 hp - Dead
Huge Air Elemental-'Osul(Graham) AC:18 (T:14, FF:12), CMD:30, ST:(F14/R13/W23 + RNL), HP:15+100/126, Wildshape(XVII):7, L. Lord:15, S. Burst:14 d20+36=44 ; Tuesday August 3rd, 2021 10:28:00 AM OOC: 'Osul is a Weather Druid, with access to the Weather Domain (instead of having an animal companion). They are listed on the Spells tab of the character sheet.
"Well, shall we continue?", he asks, face looking towards the citadel. "And stay out of the water. I gather that is where previous visitors went to freshen up after their meeting with the welcome wagon." He pauses for a moment and turns back to check over the fallen. {Perception: 44}
DM James: I see it now, thanks.
Armand (Robert D)AC 25 /touch 11/flat 24 HP 112/112 CMD 24 Character Sheet Tuesday August 3rd, 2021 5:26:33 PM
Armand casts Detect Magic and looks over the golem remains as well. "Yes we should go forward. At least we can be reasonably sure we're on the right track. I think we need to be very vigilent though. I suggest one person scan forward, one to each side of the bridge, one to the gate we came through and one to the sky overhead." After checking through the debris for anything useful he will assume his place in the party and be watchful to the right side of the bridge.
Moridark (Wade) AC: 20 T: 16 F: 16 R: 14 F: 12 W: 23 HPS: 113/113 CMD: 28 Mage Armor (Extended) Phantom Steed (Extended) Invisibility d20=19 ; Tuesday August 3rd, 2021 7:33:28 PM
Moridark finishes casting, and just as the last clockwork dies three Lantern Archons pop into existence. "Well, I guess that was a wasted spell," the mage says jokingly. "It appears we have several of us who can fly, so I will fly off to the left of the bridge as we progress forward." Moridark and his steed fly off to the left, and remain invisible. Perception DC 19
OOC: The archons will form up in a triangle around the invisible Moridark for 22 rounds
Trellus - MikeK - (AC36 T18 F32, CMD 35, HP (145/145) d20+12=27 ; Tuesday August 3rd, 2021 7:47:36 PM
Trellus looks around at the shattered golems. "Shady," he declares, impressed at the destructive capabilities of these dudes.
The man proceeds forward, remaining 10' above the bridge while his spell is in effect, and walking along it when it expires.
He tries to keep a lookout for more attackers. [Perception 27 to spot incoming threats.]
--- In Effect Air Walk: 125 minutes Prot Energy (fire): 130 minutes Shield of Faith: 13 minutes
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22normal, CMD 32 , HP 139/139 d20+21=37 ; Tuesday August 3rd, 2021 8:39:54 PM
Elyngael notches an arrow and starts looking around while waiting on the others. Perception d20+21=37
Brawns Stats AC 30/16/28 hp 107/107, CMD 25
DM(James M) - Map - Bridge, Midday d100=6 ; d100=58 ; d100=66 ; Wednesday August 4th, 2021 9:24:57 AM Osul Did a visual search of the fallen constructs.
Armand suggested a marching order so as to keep a look out while they traveled along the bridge.
Moridark finished his summoning and agreed they should press on. He took a position over the mud on the left side of the bridge.
Trellus was impressed with the Wardens and agreed to move forward as well.
Elyngael kept a sharp look out and moved along ready to fight.
Gears, sprockets, and springs littered the bridge as they rolled around on the flagstones and settled into the mortared joints in the blocks. Odd clicking noises continued as random bits of angel jumped about around them. Other than the noises from the destroyed constructs all was silent other than the occasional popping of a muddy bubble beneath the bridge.
Otherwise the cloying mist obscured their vision beyond a few hundred feet as the bridge stretched out into the distance. Behind them the portal had faded as if it needed to recharge before allowing anyone to pass through it once more.
Osul or Perception DC 20 (you can use your previous roll) Highlight to display spoiler: {The angels gears are exposed and in some instances still clicking as they spin down from their wound positions, but with no connections to the inner workings of them the movement is useless. Each angel has a greatsword in it's hand or nearby, but these look rusted and pitted from exposure to the elements. Interestingly they looked like the finest weapons available when the angels were using them in the battle. It's possible the magic that powers these creatures also enhanced their weapons. The sword hilts have some precious metals and small gems that would sell for a few hundred gold each, you guess.}
The bridge was level and flat which made travel along it easy enough, but the scenery never changed. Bridge, post, mist, bridge, post, mist over and over again. It was about midday when Elyngael noticed something glinting in the mud on her side of the bridge.
Perception DC 22 Highlight to display spoiler: {Floating atop the mud with a dismembered skeletal hand gripped around it is a staff. One of the fingers has a plain silver ring on it that caught the light. Otherwise based on the staffs position in the mud it's quite buoyant.}
DM: XP to date: 63,600 ea.
Huge Air Elemental-'Osul(Graham) AC:16 (T:12, FF:12), CMD:28, ST:(F12/R11/W23 + RNL), HP:96/96, Wildshape(XVII):7, L. Lord:13, S. Burst:14 d20+36=56 ; d20+44=63 ; 4d12=23 ; Wednesday August 4th, 2021 10:43:01 AM "There's several hundred gold in gems and metal in the hilts of their swords. If anyone is interested we could check what remains when (if) we leave this place. The blades themselves look old and untended."
'Osul keeps an eye and ear out for anything else in the upper reaches. {Perception: 56, Survival: 63}
If the mist is impacting his senses, he casts Control Weather seeking something a little less humid (over 10 minutes, expanding to a 3 mile radius, duration: 46 hours).
Yurr'Neshi(Kent)AC:(33)25 / T(26)20 / F(24)20; HP146/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 30, stoneskin, mage armor d20+13=27 ; Wednesday August 4th, 2021 10:51:35 AM
Catching a glint out of the corner of his eye as he walks next to Elyngael, Neshi looks over the edge and spies the skeleton a with the staff and ring.
"I'm sure its a trap but that staff and ring look like it might be somethin......"
Armand (Robert D)AC 25 /touch 11/flat 24 HP 112/112 CMD 24 Character Sheet d20+7=17 ; Wednesday August 4th, 2021 5:34:30 PM
Armand nods to 'Osul. "Good catch. But I doubt we'll be coming back this way." He takes his adamantine hammer out and proceeds to sunder the blades leaving the hilts. These he will toss into the bag of holding.
Atlas at one time had a party bag of holding, I think that went to Kent when he volunteered as ADM? So the hilts would need to be added to the party treasure list.
"What did you say Neshi?" Perception check 17 (d20+7)
"I can't see anything in the muck." He turns to Moridark and Trellus. "Have anything up your sleeves for levitating something or fetching it at a distance? There used to be a party member that cast mage hand a lot..." He trails off.
Trellus - MikeK - (AC36 T18 F32, CMD 35, HP (145/145) Wednesday August 4th, 2021 6:39:21 PM
As the group proceeds, Trellus' cast spells wear off. The man descends down to the stone bridge, and continues on his way.
Neshi spots the staff, and Armand asks about mage hand.
Trellus shakes his head. "Pretty much all offense and defense," he answers.
Owen Marcellus(Weston W.) AC: 19/14/15; SR: 18; HP: 117/117; CMD: 22; Haste, True Seeing Wednesday August 4th, 2021 6:50:43 PM
Owen looks out at the skeletal hand at the other Warden's direction.
Moridark (Wade) AC: 20 T: 16 F: 16 R: 14 F: 12 W: 23 HPS: 113/113 CMD: 28 Mage Armor (Extended) Phantom Steed (Extended) Invisibility Wednesday August 4th, 2021 7:38:20 PM "I do not have mage hand memorized, however, Let me send my archons over to the spot, and if there is a trap perhaps they will set it off before we attempt to pull the ring, and staff out of the mud." With that Moridark converses with the archons in celestial and asks them to attempt to move the ring, and sword out of the mud and to the bridge.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22normal, CMD 32 , HP 139/139 d20+21=29 ; Wednesday August 4th, 2021 7:50:38 PM
Perception d20+21=29 Elyngael spots the staff and the attached hand and ring. She points it out. "Definitely some sort of trap." Since she is not inclined to trigger the trap she will continue to scan the heavens and the bridge area forward for anything sinister.
DM(James M) - Map - Bridge, Midday d10=6 ; d10=3 ; d20+20=22 ; Thursday August 5th, 2021 11:47:51 AM
DM: Mark the hilts as 400 gp ea.
Osul kept watch and decided the mist was obscuring his vision, so he cast control weather.
Armand asked about some way to remotely fetch an object.
Moridark sent his archons to collect the staff and ring.
Trellus now walking, commented that he had no useful spells to aid in retrieving the staff.
Elyngael was certain it was a trap and said so while she kept an eye on the surrounding misty area.
Neshi agreed that he thought it was a trap, but admitted that the staff and ring might have value.
Owen watched the staff as the archons brought the items back.
As soon as the control weather spell was cast a 3 mile bubble of clear sky formed around the wardens. They could see the bridge continued on for as far as they could see, unchanging in it's appearance.
The archons swept down out of the sky and between the three of them collected the staff and hand so as to bring it back to Moridark. Meanwhile the mud continued it's bubbling as the noxious fumes from the marsh forced their way to the surface.
Owen was watching with his true vision and spotted nothing unusual.
Spellcraft DC 29 Highlight to display spoiler: {It is a +2 Staff of Impact. The ring is non magical with rectangular emeralds set all the way around it and worth 1,000 gp.}
Armand (Robert D)AC 25 /touch 11/flat 24 HP 112/112 CMD 24 Character Sheet Thursday August 5th, 2021 5:14:07 PM
Armand eyes the items and turns to the wizardly types. "Either of you make anything of those?"
Then to the group in general. "I mean really, who makes a quasi-demi-plane and then puts the entrance so far from their home? It doesn't make sense. Are we missing something?" Armand trudges along the walkway.
Trellus watches the archons recover the staff and ring, while shaking his head at Armands question.
"No idea. For either question, actually."
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22normal, CMD 32 , HP 139/139 Thursday August 5th, 2021 7:39:10 PM
Elyngael shakes her head. "I just want to go home." She keeps on the lookout.
Brawns Stats AC 30/16/28 hp 107/107, CMD 25
Moridark (Wade) AC: 20 T: 16 F: 16 R: 14 F: 12 W: 23 HPS: 113/113 CMD: 28 Mage Armor (Extended) Phantom Steed (Extended) Invisibility d20+27=32 ; Thursday August 5th, 2021 8:18:24 PM
Moridark looks over both the staff, and the ring the archons retrieved. "It appears the ring is not magical, but the staff is a staff of impact." The mage hands the items over to whomever has the bag of holding, and he and the archons take their position on the left again as they move forward.
Neshi takes a look at the ring and staff and shakes his head. The ring is non magical, The staff while magical I don't know. I would bow to the wisdom of our orcish friend here.
Huge Air Elemental-'Osul(Graham) AC:16 (T:12, FF:12), CMD:28, ST:(F12/R11/W23 + RNL), HP:96/96, Wildshape(XVII):7, L. Lord:13, S. Burst:14 Friday August 6th, 2021 7:27:42 AM "They are both nice, but I have no idea what the staff does.", 'Osul states, before returning to above-watch.
"I reckon, someone who enjoys a good walk. That or someone who enjoys watching others have a really bad walk."
DM(James M) - Map - Bridge, Evening d10=9 ; Friday August 6th, 2021 12:51:25 PM
DM: Moving things along unless you'd like to stop and talk a bit....
The rest of the day was mostly uneventful, the sky was clear (out to 3 miles) and nothing bothered them other than the smell of the swamp below them. Late afternoon when they stopped a moment to hydrate and take in their surroundings one of their number noticed a frog like creature a couple of miles distant. That it was visible from where they stood was a testament to it's size. It was easily the size of a dragon as it languished in the muddy swamp. You could faintly hear it croaking in the distance as well, but it made no move towards you. You suspected it didn't even see you moving along the bridge.
Another curiosity was that you encountered some wraith like beings that resembled people moving the opposite direction along the bridge. You could stand in front of them and they'd stop, but unless impeded in such a way they said or did nothing that would alarm the wardens. They were harmless. As evening approached you started to encounter them more frequently and quite possibly another reason the large frog beast wasn't alarmed by your presence on the bridge. It simply couldn't tell you apart from the ghosts.
Unless there is something specific you'd like to do you can set up camp and watches for the night.
Armand (Robert D)AC 25 /touch 11/flat 24 HP 112/112 CMD 24 Character Sheet d20+18=24 ; d20+28=36 ; d20+7=24 ; d20+7=20 ; Saturday August 7th, 2021 2:54:38 PM
Are these wraith like beings in fact undead in some way, either souls on a journey or some such summoned creature? Is this part of the natural order of things in regard to those that died traveling toward Gargul? Knowledge Religion 24 (d20+18) Knowledge Planes 36 (d20+28)
Are the wraiths following the same path or walking randomly on the bridge and thus covering all parts? Is there a place to make camp and not have them pile up on our doorstep as it were?
Armand will take 2 watches as he has his ring of sustenance on. Perception 24 (d20+7) Perception 20 (d20+7)
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22normal, CMD 32 , HP 139/139 d20+12=18 ; d20+11=28 ; Sunday August 8th, 2021 2:32:59 PM
Elyngael looks at the giant frog. "Is that natural? Does anyone know what that thing might be?" Knowledge nature d20+12=18. Knowledge Dungeuneering d20+11=28.
Brawns Stats AC 30/16/28 hp 107/107, CMD 25
Trellus - MikeK - (AC36 T18 F32, CMD 35, HP (145/145) d20+10=17 ; d20+5=17 ; Sunday August 8th, 2021 5:21:30 PM
Trellus looks at the colossal creature, and shrugs. "I'd say a really big Bounder, if they have those anymore. As long as it stays way over there, and we stay way over here, its all shady."
The wraith like beings walking along his path prompt a bit more concern. Trellus spends the rest of the journey studiously avoiding intersecting with any of these figures, while simultaneously trying to figure out what they are.
[Know Religion 17, Know Planes 17]
As the day ends, the man volunteers to take first watch.
Owen Marcellus(Weston W.) AC: 19/14/15; SR: 18; HP: 117/117; CMD: 22; Haste, True Seeing d20+35=40 ; d20+24=32 ; d20+24=28 ; Sunday August 8th, 2021 8:42:21 PM
Owen investigates the wraithlike creatures to see what they may be. Knowledge: (Arcana, Religion, The Planes): 40, 32, 28.
Moridark (Wade) AC: 20 T: 16 F: 16 R: 14 F: 12 W: 23 HPS: 113/113 CMD: 28 Mage Armor (Extended) Phantom Steed (Extended) Invisibility d20+29=49 ; d20+29=33 ; d20+29=46 ; d20+29=43 ; d20+35=54 ; d20+29=33 ; d20+29=30 ; d20+29=40 ; d20+29=38 ; d20+35=52 ; Sunday August 8th, 2021 10:55:59 PM
Moridark continue his flight to the left of the party, and tells the archons good bye in celestial prior to their leaving. The mage attempts to identify the huge frog like creature (Nature: 49, Arcana: 33, Religion: 46, Dungeoneering: 43, Planes: 34) Moridark becomes curious about the wraiths, and tries to interact with them, saying hello in every language he knows, and then attempts to idenitfy them(Nature: 33, Arcana: 30 Religion: 29, Dungeoneering: 38, Planes: 52)
As night approaches the mage looks about, "I do not relish a night exposed and in the open as we are. Not to mention I could do with a decent meal, and bed to slppe in. If you don't mind I think I will prepare us a proper place to sleep." With that the mage casts Mage's Magnificent Mansion. As he does so he points to each of those in the party, and when done smiles, "Each of you will hve a room, and a full belly. Naught may harm us inside, and we can rest until morning safely. ' Moridark walks through the slightly shimmering portal, and waits for the others..
OOC: You conjure up an extradimensional dwelling that has a single entrance on the plane from which the spell was cast. The entry point looks like a faint shimmering in the air that is 4 feet wide and 8 feet high. Only those you designate may enter the mansion, and the portal is shut and made invisible behind you when you enter. You may open it again from your own side at will. Once observers have passed beyond the entrance, they are in a magnificent foyer with numerous chambers beyond. The atmosphere is clean, fresh, and warm.
You can create any floor plan you desire to the limit of the spell's effect. The place is furnished and contains sufficient foodstuffs to serve a nine-course banquet to a dozen people per caster level. A staff of near-transparent servants (as many as two per caster level), liveried and obedient, wait upon all who enter. The servants function as unseen servant spells except that they are visible and can go anywhere in the mansion.
Since the place can be entered only through its special portal, outside conditions do not affect the mansion, nor do conditions inside it pass to the plane beyond.
At this level the total space is 45 10 foot cubes, and it will last for 30 hours.
Huge Air Elemental-'Osul(Graham) AC:16 (T:12, FF:12), CMD:28, ST:(F12/R11/W23 + RNL), HP:96/96, Wildshape(XVII):7, L. Lord:13, S. Burst:14 d20+36=54 ; d20+30=39 ; d20+8=11 ; d20+36=55 ; Monday August 9th, 2021 7:46:11 AM "I sure hope so.", 'Osul answers Elyngael. [b]"No shortage of stories of giant frogs."[b] {Perception(Observe the Frog - taking plenty of time): 54, Nature (Assess the Frog): 39}
The Mansion is impressive, and he acknowledges Moridark's spellcraft. Part of him is more than happy in the treehouse, while another part doesn't much care where a hedgehog rests, so long as it isn't stepped on.
In the middle of the night he awakens from his hedghoggy slumber to find himself thinking thusly: Frog - leaping amphibian - air, earth and water - something that was mentioned - {Knowledge(The Planes): 11}
Come last watch he takes on Elemental form again. {Perception: 55}
DM(James M) - Map - Bridge, End d10=8 ; d10=3 ; d10=4 ; Monday August 9th, 2021 11:11:22 AM Artmand watched the souls as they transited the bridge.
Elyngael tried to identify the frog like creature.
Trellus isn't concerned about the frog, but looked on at the wraiths with more interest.
Owen studied the wraiths as well.
Moridark looked at the frog carefully and then added that he didn't like the idea of sleeping in the open, so he cast his mansion spell.
Osul looked at the frog as well.
Armand and Moridark Highlight to display spoiler: {This pocket dimension is an odd place, but it looks like the souls on the bridge are lost. He suspects the souls have somehow become trapped here. It looks like that given enough time the souls will walk around an obstacle.}
Elyngael Highlight to display spoiler: {Whether it's the distance or her unfamiliarity with the creature she's unable to identify it.}
Trellus studied the wraithlike beings but was unable to determine their nature.
Owen Highlight to display spoiler: {This pocket dimension is an odd place, but it looks like the souls on the bridge are lost. He suspects the souls have somehow become trapped here. It looks like that given enough time the souls will walk around an obstacle. Owen suspects that the magic that created this pocket realm is drawing in the souls as they travel to Gargul. If the pocket realm were to be dispelled these souls would continue their journey.}
Moridark and Osul Highlight to display spoiler: {The creature, even at this distance, is clearly a Mobogo.}
Inside the mansion nothing bothers the wardens and the souls on the bridge continue moving since they can't enter nor does it impede their movement. The next morning the souls are gone as it seemed it was just a group of them moving together. The wardens continued on in their bubble of clear sky for another day of travel and forty miles along the bridge before they arrived at the citadel.
The citadel itself was hundreds of feet tall with a set of gate doors 30' wide each. Both doors were standing open with a ten foot wide opening between them. Inside you can see seven portals arranged in a semi circle in the courtyard. Each of the portals flashes briefly with scenes from the other side, or so it seems. The walls of the interior of the courtyard are smooth and without a means of passing through them.
KS: Geography DC 30 Highlight to display spoiler: {One of the portals appears to lead somewhere into the Culverwood near the scab}
Armand (Robert D)AC 25 /touch 11/flat 24 HP 112/112 CMD 24 Character Sheet d20+7=27 ; Monday August 9th, 2021 5:40:57 PM I'm assuming the first part takes place before we sleep. "It looks like the souls on the bridge are lost. I suspect the souls have somehow become trapped here. Lord Gargul cannot be pleased about this. It looks like that given enough time the souls will walk around an obstacle."
That morning Armand prays for his spell replacements and makes some adjustments. "I really need to invest in some incense so I can commune with Gargul. I'm sure he would be most vexed to know that souls are being sidetracked here."
Armand peeks in through the door way but does not cross the threshold. Perception 27 (d20+7).
How large is the courtyard? Is there evidence of more 'building' inside the citadel walls or are we looking at huge walls just surrounding this courtyard. Also, 40 miles in a day? Most of us are movement 30, that's 3 miles an hour or 24 miles in a day (see page 172) I do not want to be arriving here and having to make exhaustion checks.
Moridark (Wade) AC: 20 T: 16 F: 16 R: 14 F: 12 W: 23 HPS: 113/113 CMD: 28 Mage Armor (Extended) Phantom Steed (Extended) Invisibility Monday August 9th, 2021 7:40:12 PM
Moridark turns in just after dinner, and sleeps normally. The mage wakes, and studies his spells, and casts his normal morning spell with ihs spell of extend. As Armand explains the souls to the rest of the party Moridark nods his head in agreement. "Now what? Should we just enter?"
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22normal, CMD 32 , HP 139/139 d20+10=15 ; d20+25=36 ; d20+21=25 ; Monday August 9th, 2021 7:41:36 PM
knowledge geography d20+10=15 Elyngael will keep on the alert during the time spent marching. When they get to the citadel she will check for any tracks of any kind at the entrance way. Survival d20+25=36. She will look around carefully at the doorway and into the courtyard, but like Armand will not cross the threshold. Perception d20+21=25 "I don't like this at all."
Brawns Stats AC 30/16/28 hp 107/107, CMD 25
Owen Marcellus(Weston W.) AC: 19/14/15; SR: 18; HP: 117/117; CMD: 22; Haste, True Seeing Monday August 9th, 2021 9:20:08 PM
Owen confers with Armand. "It seems like these shades would be released if this pocket dimension were destroyed."
Yurr'Neshi(Kent)AC:(33)25 / T(26)20 / F(24)20; HP146/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 30, stoneskin, mage armor d20=11 ; d20=14 ; d20+13=26 ; Tuesday August 10th, 2021 9:09:36 AM
Neshi, more than a bit nerved by all the ghostly souls, watches the castle edifice closely looking for any movement above the ground. Perception 26
Huge Air Elemental-'Osul(Graham) AC:16 (T:12, FF:12), CMD:28, ST:(F12/R11/W23 + RNL), HP:96/96, Wildshape(XVII):7, L. Lord:13, S. Burst:14 d20+6=16 ; Tuesday August 10th, 2021 9:26:19 AM
meditations, etc. {Knowledge(Geography): 16}
'Osul listens as he just enters.
Trellus - MikeK - (AC36 T18 F32, CMD 35, HP (145/145) Tuesday August 10th, 2021 11:46:27 AM
In the morning, Trellus acquires his usual assortment of spells.
At the citadel, he waits quietly a few feet behind Armand and Elyngael.
DM(James M) - Map - Bridge, The Courtyard Tuesday August 10th, 2021 1:36:18 PM Artmand peeked in through the gates.
Elyngael checked for tracks.
Neshi watched from above but saw nothing and no one other than the wardens.
Owen commented that the destruction of this pocket realm would free the souls.
Moridark asked if they should just enter.
Osul looked into the portals and listened as he entered the courtyard.
Trellus waited behind the elven woman and the priest.
Elyngael - Highlight to display spoiler: { found a few tracks that looked like bits of hardened iron that lead towards the leftmost portal. A few of the flag stones seemed to be cracked as if from heavy weight upon them as well. }
Osul - Highlight to display spoiler: { It was only a brief glimpse but you think you saw a sign post in one of the portals for an instant. There was a word etched upon it "Surrender". Though it was so quick he couldn't tell if that was the only word upon it. After a few moments he can see that the leftmost portal is where that image is appearing. He recalls that Castle Surrender is located near the Tree of Parting.}
Some creep into the courtyard, others hang back to watch, but regardless nothing happens as the portals continue to flash different scenes. At times you think you see the same scene in different ones, but it's too hard to tell as they flash by. Elyngael stooped at the gates and ran her fingers across the stones as if she found something, but hadn't yet told of what she was seeing.
DM: Note the new map. Please place yourselves on it.
Owen Marcellus(Weston W.) AC: 19/14/15; SR: 18; HP: 117/117; CMD: 22; Haste, True Seeing Tuesday August 10th, 2021 2:31:53 PM
Owen looks around the exterior of the mansion.
Yurr'Neshi(Kent)AC:(33)25 / T(26)20 / F(24)20; HP146/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 30, stoneskin, mage armor Tuesday August 10th, 2021 2:51:07 PM
Neshi moves to a spot kind of opposite from Owen, keeping watch for any sort of movement, He takes his time to cast stoneskin and then mage armor on himself.
Armand (Robert D)AC 25 /touch 11/flat 24 HP 112/112 CMD 24 Character Sheet d20+17=27 ; d20+28=30 ; Tuesday August 10th, 2021 5:22:11 PM
Armand nods his head absently. "But how do you destroy a pocket dimension, Owen? That magic is way beyond what I could do. More like something a god needs to get involved in." He pauses and reflects. "Then again with there being so many portals here, and so many portals in the place we came from, one wonders if the souls are just migrating from someplace other than the Wold toward Lord Gargul's plane."
Armand stands in the doorway and starts to examine the architecture to try and get a grasp on who or what would have created this citadel. Knowledge Engineering 27 (d20+17) Knowledge Planes 30 (d20+28)
Huge Air Elemental-'Osul(Graham) AC:16 (T:12, FF:12), CMD:28, ST:(F12/R11/W23 + RNL), HP:96/96, Wildshape(XVII):7, L. Lord:13, S. Burst:14 Tuesday August 10th, 2021 7:12:36 PM "I saw (I thought I saw) a signpost "Surrender". I don't feel like surrendering, but isn't there a Castle Surrender somewhere around The Tree?"
He listens to find out more about destroying this place.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22normal, CMD 32 , HP 139/139 Tuesday August 10th, 2021 7:48:31 PM
Elyngael gets off Brawn and scrutinizes the stone floor. She finally ends up near the leftmost portal. "There's signs of something heavy coming from this portal and then exiting the doors. I think the golems came through from here."
Brawns Stats AC 30/16/28 hp 107/107, CMD 25
Moridark (Wade) AC: 20 T: 16 F: 16 R: 14 F: 12 W: 23 HPS: 113/113 CMD: 28 Mage Armor (Extended) Phantom Steed (Extended) Invisibility d20+29=34 ; d20+35=36 ; d20+27=43 ; Tuesday August 10th, 2021 8:04:26 PM
Moridark flies to AV21 and examines the portals looking for a way to destroy them, or perhaps close them permanently (Arcana: 34, Planes: 36, Spellcraft: 43)
Yurr'Neshi(Kent)AC:(33)25 / T(26)20 / F(24)20; HP146/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 30, stoneskin, mage armor d20+15=24 ; d20+10=27 ; Wednesday August 11th, 2021 8:36:17 AM
Neshi takes a look at the portal that Elyngael has pointed out looking for any part of it that sticks out as being key to its construction (keystone or such) or seems to be overtly magical, in order to see how it might best be destroyed, if such a thing was even possible.
Knowledge arcana 27, knowledge planes 24
Trellus - MikeK - (AC36 T18 F32, CMD 35, HP (145/145) Wednesday August 11th, 2021 10:38:52 AM
Trellus walks in behind the leading group, and considers Elyngael's discovery.
"If we can't destroy the portal, we have to go through and try to rip threads at the source, right?"
Owen Marcellus(Weston W.) AC: 19/14/15; SR: 18; HP: 117/117; CMD: 22; Haste, True Seeing Wednesday August 11th, 2021 6:47:32 PM
Owen confirms the location of Fort Surrender.
Armand (Robert D)AC 25 /touch 11/flat 24 HP 112/112 CMD 24 Character Sheet Wednesday August 11th, 2021 8:02:52 PM
To Trellus "yes." Armand wonders if just shutting the doors would do anything to ending the bubble plane.
DM(James M) - Map - Bridge, The Courtyard Part 2 Thursday August 12th, 2021 11:11:00 AM Owen looked around the exterior of the citadel.
Neshi cast a couple of spells and looked around the citadel as well and examined one of the portals.
Artmand asked Owen about pocket dimensions and then examined the construction of the place.
Osul mentioned that he saw a signpost in one of the portals.
Elyngael found tracks and said as much to the others.
Moridark examined the portals.
Trellus suggested they close the portal from the other side.
Flying around the citadel it becomes immediately clear that whomever created this pocket realm never intended for anyone to circle the castle. As soon as any of the flying wardens get far enough away from the bridge the castle just ends. Stones vanish and there is no back. In fact looking from the back side of the castle they see nothing at all, not even the bridge and the free windows on the side of the structure they can see show a room with 7 portals and people that look identical to those in the courtyard.
The people on the ground find that a close examination of the structure shows that as the blocks and structural supports get farther from the portals they flatten out as if painted upon a canvas. The texture and joints in the mortar are simply optical illusions created by masterful strokes of a brush. Unlike a canvas however the walls are impenetrable. This place is barely hanging on to it's reality and no telling what it will do to its inhabitants should it collapse upon its own magical weight.
As for the portals, each was suspended by magic inches from the ground with no frame around it. No rotating steel structure, rock circle, or anything that might be able to be knocked down or broken. Just a simple glowing puddle of water on its side.
Armand (Robert D)AC 25 /touch 11/flat 24 HP 112/112 CMD 24 Character Sheet Thursday August 12th, 2021 5:22:11 PM "In for a penny, in for a pound. I say we go through yonder portal that Elygael has indicated as the possible source for the golems. Further I think we need to get through as quickly as possible. So we gather up and then take the plunge together." He walks further into the room. "I still think that simply closing those doors may somehow effect this whole place and send it back from where it came. But in any case that may be a chore for someone else."
Yurr'Neshi(Kent)AC:(33)25 / T(26)20 / F(24)20; HP146/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 30, stoneskin, mage armor Thursday August 12th, 2021 6:01:56 PM
Neshi looks around Armand and the others. So do we want to do some buffing before we cross the threshold?
Huge Air Elemental-'Osul(Graham) AC:16 (T:12, FF:12), CMD:28, ST:(F12/R11/W23 + RNL), HP:96/96, Wildshape(XVII):7, L. Lord:13, S. Burst:14 Thursday August 12th, 2021 7:14:21 PM "Longer lasting buffs - yes. we don't want to walk through to find another long bridge."
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22normal, CMD 32 , HP 139/139 Thursday August 12th, 2021 7:35:06 PM
Elyngeal shrugs at the suggestion of buffing. "With our luck it will be another trek to get where-ever. I say go through and assess. If we can't withstand a few seconds of whatever is on the other side then we're not the heroes we want to be."
Brawns Stats AC 30/16/28 hp 107/107, CMD 25
Trellus - MikeK - (AC36 T18 F32, CMD 35, HP (145/145) Thursday August 12th, 2021 7:55:44 PM
Trellus agrees.
"Yes, let's step through and check the pattern first."
The man goes through when everyone else does.
Moridark (Wade) AC: 20 T: 16 F: 16 R: 14 F: 12 W: 23 HPS: 113/113 CMD: 28 Mage Armor (Extended) Phantom Steed (Extended) Invisibility Thursday August 12th, 2021 10:15:07 PM
Moridark agrees with the others, and pops through the portal.
DM(James M) - Map - Signposts Friday August 13th, 2021 8:33:25 AM
After some discussion they all agree to enter the portal indicated by Elyngael.
“The portal shimmers as you step through to find yourselves with the ruins of a castle that was once much like the one you came from a moment prior. The portal on this side flashes and fades from sight almost immediately after you arrive. You can feel the haunts in this place as your blood runs cold, but those that haunt this place are being deathly quiet in the presence of the Wardens.
You can see a game trail leading off to the south and what might be a road some fifty yards distant. On a pedestal before you in the darkened entryway is an evil looking green object that casts an eerie glow upon the ground around it. As you look it pulses with an evil strobing effect.”
Will Save DC 15, Fail - Highlight to display spoiler: {You are shaken.}
KS: Geography or KS: Local DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {You recognize the forest here as the northwestern Culverwood near the Creusa Sea. By the position of the sun you estimate you are about 150 miles from the Tree of Parting.}
Addendum: Although the sky is clear here and the sun high the warden's had been travelling for 8 hours already. Do they push on or stop to rest?
Huge Air Elemental-'Osul(Graham) AC:16 (T:12, FF:12), CMD:28, ST:(F12/R11/W23 + RNL), HP:96/96, Wildshape(XVII):7, L. Lord:13, S. Burst:14 d20+23=30 ; d20+6=22 ; d20+50=67 ; Friday August 13th, 2021 9:33:25 AM {Will Save: 30, Knowledge(Geography): 22} OOC: Everyone is, and the Will Save was to recognize it, or only those that failed are?
DM James: Only those that failed the save.
'Osul beams! "We are nearly back at The Tree, give or take a hundred or two miles. This is The Wood - distances are subject to your personal perception and the will of The Wood!" He grounds himself in his home. {Toros Taur's Try(Centaur), Survival(The Wood, incl. Forest Walking): 67 (and an additional +6 to keep from getting lost)}
Yurr'Neshi(Kent)AC:(33)25 / T(26)20 / F(24)20; HP146/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 30, stoneskin, mage armor d20+13=22 ; d20+10=22 ; d20+15=21 ; Saturday August 14th, 2021 6:30:43 AM
will save 30
Neshi looks around to see what he can see.
"So is that green glowing thing what we are supposed to take care of?" Neshi cast a Detect magic on the stone.
Knowledge arcana DC 22 Spell craft DC 21
Huge Air Elemental-'Osul(Graham) AC:16 (T:12, FF:12), CMD:28, ST:(F12/R11/W23 + RNL), HP:96/96, Wildshape(XVII):7, L. Lord:13, S. Burst:14 Saturday August 14th, 2021 7:13:14 AM "It doesn't seem to be making our metal friends, but on principle - yes, 'Neshi!"
Armand (Robert D)AC 25 /touch 11/flat 24 HP 112/112 CMD 24 Character Sheet d20+9=11 ; d20+16=29 ; d20+10=23 ; d20+18=19 ; Sunday August 15th, 2021 11:31:29 AM
Will save auto, starts at 17. Knowledge Geography: 11 (d20+9)
Armand looks around. "Which wood are you talking about?" He looks around slightly puzzled. Then his eyes see the green glowing rock. He then casts Detect Magic and examines the rock from a distance of about 10 feet.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22normal, CMD 32 , HP 139/139 d20+11=26 ; d20+6=13 ; d20+10=11 ; d20+21=40 ; Sunday August 15th, 2021 3:33:11 PM
Elyngael Will save d20+11=26 Brawn Will save d20+6=13 Knowledge Geography d20+10=11
"I've never been here before. Are you sure we're at least back on our proper plane?" While the others are looking at the strange stone she rubs Brawn as she checks out the surrounding area. Perception d20+21=40.
Brawns Stats AC 30/16/28 hp 107/107, CMD 25
Moridark (Wade) AC: 20 T: 16 F: 16 R: 14 F: 12 W: 23 HPS: 113/113 CMD: 28 Mage Armor (Extended) Phantom Steed (Extended) Invisibility d20+23=30 ; d20+27=38 ; d20+29=47 ; d20+35=42 ; d20+29=44 ; d20+29=31 ; d20+29=42 ; Sunday August 15th, 2021 5:06:02 PM
Moridark shrugs off whatever effect tugging at his mind (will save DC 30). "Well this is rather interesting," the mage says eyeing the stone from what he hopes is a safe distance. Moridark casts detect magic and looks at the stone, and then attempts to decipher what it may be with his spellcraft (DC 38). The mage then mentally flips though his brain in an attempt to place where he may have seen such an object. (Arcana: 27, Planes: 42, Dungeoneering: 44, Nature: 31, Relgion: 42)
Trellus - MikeK - (AC36 T18 F32, CMD 35, HP (145/145) d20+18=22 ; d20+12=25 ; Sunday August 15th, 2021 8:06:52 PM
Will 22 - save
"Yes, which is The Wood?" Trellus asks, echoing Armand.
The others investigate the woods or the green object, Trellus looks at the ground. "Can anyone tell where the golems came from?" he asks. [Perception 25]
Huge Air Elemental-'Osul(Graham) AC:16 (T:12, FF:12), CMD:28, ST:(F12/R11/W23 + RNL), HP:96/96, Wildshape(XVII):7, L. Lord:13, S. Burst:14 d20+36=48 ; d20+50=52 ; Monday August 16th, 2021 11:30:01 AM "The Wood? The Culverwood. The place The Tree of Parting departed. My childhood playground, my larder, home, teacher, mentor, and the source of my druidic power. We are walking within/about an Immortal Power."
'Osul joins in with Trellus, looking for any indication of the golems having passed this way. {Perception: 48, Survival(Tracking): 52}
DM(James M) - Map - Pedestals and Portals Monday August 16th, 2021 11:37:47 AM Osul didn't seem affected by the evil aura that suffused the area. He then exclaimed they were in the Wood. He also confirmed Neshi's question.
Neshi looked around and then cast detect magic.
Armand also wasn't alarmed or shaken by the aura and asked about the "Wood". He also cast Detect Magic and looked the device over.
Elyngael took a short walk around the area to see what she could see.
Moridark was also unaffected by the evil aura.
Owen helped Moridark examine the stone.
Trellus asked about the golems.
Neshi - Highlight to display spoiler: {The device on the pedestal is definitely what is holding the portal open. It seemed to also be recharging. You estimate it'll take 5 to 6 days to fully recharge. Touching it might not be a good idea.}
Armand and Moridark - Highlight to display spoiler: {The device on the pedestal is definitely what is holding the portal open. It seemed to also be recharging. You estimate it'll take 5 to 6 days to fully recharge. You suspect that the entire pocket dimension is being fueled by this device, Maybe not the nexus of portals, but certainly the bridge with the trapped souls. It was also looking like the order of the portals on the bridge were randomized, but this place is certainly the source of the magic holding the pocket realms together.}
Elyngael - Highlight to display spoiler: {The ruins mirrored the citadel on the bridge very closely however none of the walls were higher than twenty feet and some were crumbling in places. The inside of the place would be easily accessed. As she ranged out towards the south she saw that there was indeed a road of sorts with tracks showing recent activity. None of those tracks headed north toward the ruins however. In fact the only tracks she could find in that area between the road and the ruins were of small game. She could see further down the road that there was a signpost.}
Owen - Highlight to display spoiler: {He looked at the stone closely and spotted a hairline fracture running through the key gem in the construction. The device would shatter easily if thrown to the ground and effectively destroy it. He suspected that the aura he and the others felt is what had prevented anyone from coming near to interfere with it. He also saw a single foot print next to the objects location. }
Elyngael, Perception DC 25 Highlight to display spoiler: {From down the road you can make out the words written on the signpost and the direction the arrows point. Bywater Bay - 10 Miles - North, EvenOak - 5 Miles - East, Tharn - 140 Miles - South, Effacia - 70 Miles - West, Troll. }
The wood seems quiet and undisturbed here near the ruins and the evil object. No tracks or evidence of anything can been seen in the area.
The pedestal itself sat in an enclosed and crumbling area with what appeared to be the only part of the structure with a roof. Inside the darkened area where the pedestal sat was choked with cobwebs. Small, normal spiders lay starving in their webs as they looked for insects that would never appear and wander into their traps. The walls to either side of the pedestal looked unstable and the iron bound wooden door at the back was half blocked with rocky debris from what looked like part of the ceiling near it. The area beyond the door was hidden from above by weeds and underbrush, no telling what evil lurked within that dusty edifice.
Armand (Robert D)AC 25 /touch 11/flat 24 HP 112/112 CMD 24 Character Sheet Monday August 16th, 2021 5:32:42 PM
Armand finishes studying the crystal. "Well that thing fairly reeks of evil. I wish I had a consecrate spell just to annoy it. In any cast that crystal on the pedestal is definitely what is holding the portal open. It seemed to also be recharging. I think it'll take 5 to 6 days to fully recharge. In my opinion the entire pocket dimension is being fueled by this device, Maybe not the nexus of portals, but certainly the bridge with the trapped souls. It was also looking like the order of the portals on the bridge were randomized, but this place is certainly the source of the magic holding the pocket realms together. I'd like to destroy it somehow while it's in recharge mode. Anyone have any ideas?"
Armand pauses briefly. "I do have a shatter spell I can try on it. Then there's my adamantine hammer, or if we want to stay further back I'm sure Elyngael would be willing to shoot it with an adamantine arrow. I sort of doubt a dispel magic is going to work on it, maybe a greater dispel magic? Also I have Stone Shape, maybe we can seal it up. Those are just my thoughts."
Yurr'Neshi(Kent)AC:(33)25 / T(26)20 / F(24)20; HP146/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 30, stoneskin, mage armor Monday August 16th, 2021 6:10:01 PM
Neshi looks like he is about to speak when her hears what he learned being spoken so stays quiet not needing to add to the clamor, so-to-speak. When the question of destroying it comes up he perks up a bit more.
I have always found that extreme hot followed by extreme cold often does the trick. And Perhaps a disintegrate spell would do the trick as well.
Trellus - MikeK - (AC36 T18 F32, CMD 35, HP (145/145) d20+16=25 ; Monday August 16th, 2021 6:44:09 PM
Trellus ponders the riddle of how to destroy an evil artifact [Spellcraft 25].
"Hallow, maybe? Though I like the hammer pick, too."
Moridark (Wade) AC: 20 T: 16 F: 16 R: 14 F: 12 W: 23 HPS: 113/113 CMD: 28 Mage Armor (Extended) Phantom Steed (Extended) Invisibility Monday August 16th, 2021 7:35:59 PM
Moridark exhales, "The device on the pedestal is definitely what is holding the portal open, and it seems to be recharging. Based on some quick calculations it will take 5 to 6 days to fully recharge. If I had to guess the entire pocket dimension is being fueled by this device,. Perhaps not the nexus of portals, but certainly the bridge with the trapped souls. It also looks like the order of the portals on the bridge was randomized, but this place is certainly the source of the magic holding these pocket realms together."
Moridark looks around, at the others, "Idon't have a dispel magic available today to attempt to destroy this item."
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22normal, CMD 32 , HP 139/139 d20+21=40 ; Monday August 16th, 2021 7:37:32 PM
Elyngael says, "Those ruins over there to the north sort of look like the citadel we left. There's no tracks of any kind around here except some small game. There's a road to the south. Perception d20+21=40. "There's a signpost on the road: north 10 miles, Bywater Bay; East 5 miles, EvenOak; 140 miles southi is Tharn; and 70 miles west is Effacia. Some one wrote Troll after that."
Brawns Stats AC 30/16/28 hp 107/107, CMD 25
Owen Marcellus(Weston W.) AC: 19/14/15; SR: 18; HP: 117/117; CMD: 22; Haste, True Seeing d20+16=33 ; Monday August 16th, 2021 10:54:26 PM
Owen says to the others, "Look closely: you can see a faint hairline fracture in the gem. I don't think we need to get too fancy with this. I'll bet if we threw it against a stone or something it would shatter."
Owen also takes time to inspect the footprint he spotted next to the pedestal. Perception: 33.
Huge Air Elemental-'Osul(Graham) AC:16 (T:12, FF:12), CMD:28, ST:(F12/R11/W23 + RNL), HP:96/96, Wildshape(XVII):7, L. Lord:13, S. Burst:14 Tuesday August 17th, 2021 7:02:45 AM
'Osul is a little confused, but cannot put his finger on why. He takes a flight to the signpost and looks carefully.
OOC: What happened to our regional map in which The Tree occupied a full hex to the north of the East-West Trading road?
Yurr'Neshi(Kent)AC:(33)25 / T(26)20 / F(24)20; HP146/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 30, stoneskin, mage armor Tuesday August 17th, 2021 2:40:13 PM
Well I myself wouldn't recommend actually touching it, myself, but I do have a dispel available as well as a disintegrate. Shall I try the dispel first and then we take it from there?
DM(James M) - Map - Pedestals and Portals Tuesday August 17th, 2021 2:48:19 PM Armand suggested using a shatter spell or his hammer.
Neshi discovered that he wasn't the only one to divine the nature of the stone upon the pedestal.
Trellus thought about how to destroy the artifact.
Moridark explained what he could tell about the device.
Elyngael reported on what she had seen.
Owen explained that he detected a fracture in the stone.
Osul flew off to the signpost.
Trellus - Highlight to display spoiler: {In most cases artifacts are very hard to destroy, but in this instance it seems the creator was working at the edge of his ability. The crack in the stone shows that the magic is tenuous at best. He thought that Owen might be right about how to break the device, but doing so might bring with it it's own set of problems.}
Osul - Highlight to display spoiler: { You emerge from the woods surrounding the ruins and see a small road that leads to a nearby crossroads. There a signpost shows direction and distance to local areas.
"Castle Surrender" 20 miles North “Bywater Bay - 10 Miles” North “EvenOak - 5 Miles.” East “Tharn - 140 Miles” South “Effacia - 70 Miles” West “Troll - xx miles” - Southeast, but there is no road in that direction and the distance is obscured by wear and age of the sign
The signs for the castle and Troll are old and faded. It's likely Elyngael didn't get close enough to read them.
DM: The map here gets all wonky. I do have one but it's been changed a few times. I'll send it to you via email.
}
A few puffy clouds fly by overhead as distant birds sing their songs, or challenges, or squawks of indignation at the interruption in their day. Meanwhile the weary Wardens ponder over the plane shifting artifact in front of them.
Armand (Robert D)AC 25 /touch 11/flat 24 HP 112/112 CMD 24 Character Sheet Tuesday August 17th, 2021 5:30:19 PM "Hmm. Well let's save the hammer for last. I'd rather destroy that thing from a distance or at least inactive it." Armand walks around the area for a bit to try and orient himself. He eyes the ruins. "Ruins. Typical place for something up to no good to lurk. Even though it's still early for making a camp we have been marching for a while in that other plane. Maybe we should encamp and contemplate things before we make any action. I'd sure like to know who created that thing. I'm not sure a scrying of any sort is going to work."
Armand chooses a place a ways off from the artifact, preferable where's there's already some trees. Then he activates his seed glove and has the tree and treehouse form.
Trellus - MikeK - (AC36 T18 F32, CMD 35, HP (145/145) Tuesday August 17th, 2021 7:12:41 PM
Trellus moves off with Armand, agreeing to wait for morning and prepare better. "Spiritual Weapon might work as well," he notes. "If all it needs is good whack."
The man starts in surprise at Armand's treehouse.
"Shady," he remarks, moving into the space and looking about.
Moridark (Wade) AC: 20 T: 16 F: 16 R: 14 F: 12 W: 23 HPS: 113/113 CMD: 28 Mage Armor (Extended) Phantom Steed (Extended) Invisibility Tuesday August 17th, 2021 7:45:54 PM
Moridark starts for just a moment as Armand activates the treehouse, "That is interesting to say the least. You should let me know if this is something you can cast daily. I will let my mansion sit in my spell book and memorize something else that may be helpful." Moridark flies to the top of the tree, and then slowly descends looking at each level.
"I am all for destroying this thing now as I have a full complement of spells, but Iwill defer to those who have a bit more practical, rather than academic experience."
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22normal, CMD 32 , HP 139/139 d20+25=38 ; Tuesday August 17th, 2021 7:48:09 PM
Elyngael decides to takes some time and hunt around the area for any fruits, berries, nuts and the like for something fresh to eat. Survival d20+25=38 (+5 if we are in forest terrain with that roll she would find enough for 14 people).
Brawns Stats AC 30/16/28 hp 107/107, CMD 25
Owen Marcellus(Weston W.) AC: 19/14/15; SR: 18; HP: 117/117; CMD: 22; Haste, True Seeing Tuesday August 17th, 2021 8:27:18 PM
If everyone agrees, Owen throws the gem against a wall.
Huge Air Elemental-'Osul(Graham) AC:16 (T:12, FF:12), CMD:28, ST:(F12/R11/W23 + RNL), HP:96/96, Wildshape(XVII):7, L. Lord:13, S. Burst:14 Wednesday August 18th, 2021 7:48:05 AM
'Osul zips back and resumes human form - ready with his quarterstaff, backing up Owen.
DM(James M) - Map - Smokey! d20-1=14 ; Wednesday August 18th, 2021 3:14:18 PM Armand suggested camping.
Trellus suggests spiritual weapon.
Moridark observed the treehouse and suggested he might save resources by using that instead of his mansion.
Elyngael went hunting.
Owen threw the gem against the wall.
Neshi
Osul arrived just as Owen grabbed the stone.
Owen - Highlight to display spoiler: {The footprint on the ground wasn't special except that it looked to be from a sandal and not a boot or shoe.}
Owen grabbed the device and a coldness gripped his being as he tossed it against the ancient stone wall. As the gem shattered the entire area was obscured in impenetrable black sulfurous smoke that issued forth from the broken device.
--- HUNTING ---
Elyngael - Highlight to display spoiler: { Elyngeal traveled into the woods a small distance as she hunted. She was finding it exceptionally difficult and though she was successful in bagging a few birds it shouldn't be this hard. It shouldn't have happened and she could only assume that it did because she was moving and they weren't but she suddenly found herself surrounded by men with arrows pointed at her head. "Here now missy. Just put the birds down an' yer weapons and we'll talk this through nice an' easy." said one that looked like the leader.
A second one piped up. "Yeah, and drop yer belt pouch too and whatever else yer got money in."
Elyngeal was out of earshot of the others and about a mile out from the ruins. Brawn was at the moment doing the flushing for her so he was hidden in the forest and just out of sight. She suspected these men hadn't seen him.
She can try to yell for help. Make a Con Check. }
Elyngael Perception DC 20 Highlight to display spoiler: {You note that there are more than 10 of these bandits and they seem to be outfitted like sailors.}
Owen Marcellus(Weston W.) AC: 19/14/15; SR: 18; HP: 117/117; CMD: 22; Haste, True Seeing Wednesday August 18th, 2021 3:32:04 PM
As the smoke billows, Owen casts Fly and tries to fly above it.
Trellus - MikeK - (AC36 T18 F32, CMD 35, HP (145/145) Wednesday August 18th, 2021 7:03:03 PM
Trellus backs away from the point of impact, trying to get clear of the smoke.
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22normal, CMD 32 , HP 139/139 d20+1=3 ; d20+27=45 ; d8+18=23 ; d6=1 ; d8+18=25 ; d6=4 ; d20+27=33 ; d8+18=25 ; d6=4 ; d20+22=30 ; d8+18=22 ; d8=7 ; d6=4 ; d20+17=22 ; d8+18=19 ; d6=3 ; d20+15=22 ; 2d6+7=11 ; d6=4 ; d6=1 ; d20+15=24 ; Wednesday August 18th, 2021 7:44:32 PM WELL it was not my intention to get that far from the group. AS I said I was only going to gather berries and such. If it was that far away you should have not gone. Lastly, I would think that since you had her in full hunting mode, then she would have been aware of her surroundings. As for yelling for help, make a CON check, WHAT'S THE TARGET NUMBER? Con Check, 3. Elyngael yells, "KILL THEM ALL BRAWN!"
She unloads into the bandits. Targeting the nearest and working outward if they die. Don't appear to be on the map anywhere. Favored enemy human+6 hit and damage, Point Blank Shot+1, Rapid Shot, Many Shot, Improved Precise Shot, Deadly aim -3 to hit +6 damage. First Shot d20+27=45 first arrow damage d8+18=23 electrical d6=1, second arrow d8+18=25 electrical d6=4 Second Shot d20+27=33 damage d8+18=25 electrical damage d6=4 Third shot d20+22= 30 damage d8+18=22 electrical damage d6=4 (still had it on d8 ignore that 7) forth shot d20+17=22 damage d8+18=19 electrical damage d6=3
Brawns Stats AC 30/16/28 hp 107/107, CMD 25 Brawn lets out a HOWL and attacks the nearest bandit. to hit d20+15=22 damage 2d6+7=11 frost damage d6=4 fire damage d6=1 CMB to trip d20+15=24
Armand (Robert D)AC 25 /touch 11/flat 24 HP 112/112 CMD 24 Character Sheet Wednesday August 18th, 2021 7:50:54 PM
Armand did not set up the Tree near the portal Armand chooses a place a ways off from the artifact, preferable where's there's already some trees.so I'm not sure where he would be on the map.
Armand replies to Moridark. "Basically I can do this whenever. It only takes 10 minutes for the tree to grow and 10 minutes for it to shrink back down. Your mansion thing might be a bit more secure though." Then he see's the cloud suddenly spurt up. "Oh my." Then he hears Brawn roar "That's Brawn's angry roar." He will click his heels activating his boots of speed and head toward brawn's location at full run.
Yurr'Neshi(Kent)AC:(33)25 / T(26)20 / F(24)20; HP146/116: Evasion, Spell resistance 18%, fire resistance 30, stoneskin, mage armor Wednesday August 18th, 2021 8:04:21 PM
aw crap!!!
Neshi goes into full run movement toward Brawn's howl (base speed is 70).
'Osul (Graham) AC:11 (T:11, FF:10), CMD:23, ST:(F12/R8/W23 + RNL), HP:96/96, Wildshape(XVII):7, L. Lord:13, S. Burst:14 d20+36=55 ; Wednesday August 18th, 2021 8:42:12 PM
'Osul casts Control WInds{SR: No, Fort Save vs 28} with the intention of the updraft carrying the cloud high to disperse, and removing the shroud over anything that might remain of or with the device. {Perception: 55}
Elyngael (Lynnette D) AC: 26 T:15, FF:22normal, CMD 32 , HP 139/139 Wednesday August 18th, 2021 9:01:09 PM
More specifically I shoot the leader first and if he goes down the one that wanted me to drop my pouch.
Moridark (Wade) AC: 20 T: 16 F: 16 R: 14 F: 12 W: 23 HPS: 113/113 CMD: 28 Mage Armor (Extended) Phantom Steed (Extended) Invisibility Wednesday August 18th, 2021 10:56:36 PM
Moridark remIns on his steed and awaits the results of breaking the gem.
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