Cormyr - The Tearing of the Wave

[razorback]

Savin rushes forward, chain dragging as sparks fly behind him as he unfurls it, as he moves into a better position. "Poor, deluded fools." is all he says.


Savin
AC ~17; Current ~ 17
HP ~ 60; Current ~56

Free Action
Speak

Move Action
Move to P-20

Standard Action
Attack ES1
[roll0]

Crit Conf
[roll1]

Damage
[roll2]



Effects ~
-6 Strength = -3 to hit & damage
Bless - +1 to attack and saves vs fear

[LtPowers]

AC: 16
HP: 29/29
Spells: bard: 0 3/3, 1 4/5, 2 2/3; 3 1/1 sorc: 0 3/3
Bardic Music: 7/7

Maesyn waits patiently for his services to be needed.


Maesyn Silverhair

[achinca]

Initiative: Axara, enemies, [action stopped here] Ryxikor, Savin, Quill, Maesyn

Ryxikor moves around the hallway to the kitchen without meeting opposition. He sees a sullen-looking person with crimson colored skin and a pair of short horns jutting from his forehead. He wears a shirt of gleaming black mail, and carries a mace worked into the shape of a clawed demonic fist. The elf steps in and buries the sword in the person. Ryxikor senses that the man is harder to hit then he would expect, as if he had some kind of a shield. He also realizes that the cold does not affect the creature.

Savin moves next and swings his spiked chain at the guard. Although the spark on the ground created an impressive effect, the plainsman fails to hit his target.

Quill cracks a joke and fires his wand again, burning the guard badly (<20% HP).

Maesyn stands there, readies to act as needed.

Axara says “Quillmeister, you are indeed impressive. Not only you are good with number, but you also have a great sense of humor. There is hope for you after all. You can still be taught after all. ” Sensing that nothing good is within the wall of this monastery, she starts an incantation to protect herself. “I need to make sure I stay alive to keep them alive. ”

Axara cast Protection from evil on herself

The injured guard starts an incantation. This opens the opportunity for Savin to hit him. He strikes the cyricist hard, dropping him. The second guard moves forward and starts a similar incantation and dark flames appear in the Ebon Spur guard’s hand and engulf the plainsman. Savin feels his essense of life being drained by the negative energy. The ebon guard looks suddenly more stupid than before.

Savin: -16HP – Currently at 40/60

Spell – DC 15 – Spellcraft skill
this is a Dark Flame spell. It deals 1d6 of negative energy per user HD but cost 2 point of WIS. Obtained through the ritual of Dark Flames (source Lords of Darkness)

Suddenly, a gaunt, grayish-black creature the size of a horse bounds info view. A mane of long, barbed quills sprouts from Its head and shoulders. It howls incessantly as it attacks Axara. It successfully bites the cleric, even with her protection for evil, although luckily, her armor stops the quill.

Axara: -14HP – Currently at 25/39

Creature – DC 15 – Knowledge plane skill
this is a Howler. It is an evil outsider. Quills (reflex DC16) breaks and lodged in opponent who get -1 to attack, save and check per quill. IF listening to howling per 1 hour need successful DC12 Will to avoid losing WIS points (source MM 1)

The creature that was attacked by Ryxikor steps 5 feet and unleashes a blast at the rogue. The elf ducks and avoids the blast.

Creature – DC 15 – Knowledge plane skill
this is a Tiefling. It is an evil outsider. Can cast darkness and have resistance to cold, electricity and fire. (source MM 1)

Spell – DC 15 – Spellcraft skill
this is a eldritch blast, the signature offensive spell of a warlock

Status

Axara spell: L0 6/6, L1 4/5 +0D, L2 4/5 +1D, L3 4/4 + 1D, L4 2/2 + 1D
Turning attempts left: 5/5
CLW Wand 1d8+3 – 34 charges left
Ryxikor – Protection from Evil (+2 Ac +2 saves vs. evil) – 44 /70 left -
Savin: -6 STR – STR is 10 (16) round 24/60
Axara – Protection from Evil (+2 Ac +2 saves vs. evil) – 69 /70 left -
Bless: +1 To attack rolls and saving throw vs fear: 68/70 left
Ammunition:
Axara: 0 bolts
Ryxikor: 1 arrow

[Ouroborosi]

Quill can't help but feel insulted by Axara's compliment.
Sense of Humor? A Gnome--.

His thought are suddenly interrupted as a Howler attacks the cleric next to him. Treating the gnome with a full display on his spike and unfortuly thanks to the gnomes keen nose, it's body odor.

In utter fright and an attempt to get away from the alien smell Quill
5 stepping to P16 and summons one Celestial Giant Bombardier Beetle. at the square he was before.

Within these seconds he realises one of the worlds biggest mysteries have been solved

"W-whow so that is what a hedghog on steroids looks like."

he jabs out

the beetle attacks the outsider

Attack Smite [roll0] [roll1] Acid Spray Dc13 [roll2]

"Oh and if anyone wants to know-- The goaty lady is a warlock. gentlemen"

Celestial Giant Bombardier Beetle (SM II) 6/6 rounds
Size/Type: Medium Magical Animal
Hit Dice: 2d8+4 (13 hp)
Initiative: +0
Speed: 30 ft. (6 squares)
Armor Class: 16 (+6 natural), touch 10, flat-footed 16
Base Attack/Grapple: +1/+2
Attack: Bite +2 melee (1d4+1) +1 smite
Full Attack: Bite +2 melee (1d4+1)
Space/Reach: 5 ft./5 ft.
Special Attacks: Acid spray, Smite Evil
Special Qualities: Darkvision 60 ft., vermin traits, Spell Resistance 7
Saves: Fort +5, Ref +0, Will +0
Abilities: Str 13, Dex 10, Con 14, Int Ø, Wis 10, Cha 9
Skills: —
Feats: —
Environment: Warm forests
Organization: Cluster (2-5) or click (6-11)
Challenge Rating: 2
Advancement: 3-4 HD (Medium); 5-6 HD (Large)
Level Adjustment: —

Smite Evil (Su)

Once per day a celestial creature can make a normal melee attack to deal extra damage equal to its HD (maximum of +20) against an evil foe.

Acid Spray (Ex)

When attacked or disturbed, the creature can release a 10-foot cone of acidic vapor once per round. Those within the cone must succeed on a DC 13 Fortitude save or take 1d4+2 points of acid damage. The save DC is Constitution-based.

[puffmagicdragon]

Ryx looks at the new enemy, that he just impaled with his short sword, Hmm, what's this, horns.... he thinks to himself, "I don't remember seeing any more like you around." the elf says to the newcomer. Wielding both weapons with deadly precision, Ryx takes a step towards the warlock, attacking with both weapons, with the realization the cold effect doesn't work on this tiefling, Ryx uses organripper as his main weapon.

The elf laughs, yelling "Come on you little weakling, use that pretty mace of yours to attack me, or is that just for decoration? Maybe you don't know how to even use it. Perhaps, that is why you use your invocations, you can't defend yourself in close quarters fighting. Haha haha haha" Rys says, trying to get the warlock to attack with his mace.


HP: 52
AC: 23 vs Z, 21 vs all others

Free action: 5' step to L21
Full round action: all attacks with short sword and dagger

1st Attack with dagger
Attack: [roll0] includes +1 bless
Damage: [roll1]

Attack with short sword
Attack: [roll2] includes +1 bless
Damage: [roll3]

2nd Attack with dagger
Attack: [roll4] includes +1 bless
Damage: [roll5]

[LtPowers]

AC: 16
HP: 29/29
Spells: bard: 0 3/3, 1 4/5, 2 2/3; 3 1/1 sorc: 0 3/3
Bardic Music: 7/7

Once he sees the new enemies join the battle, Maesyn takes action. He moves forward and fires his crossbow before Ryx has a chance to get in the way of the bolt.

Move action: Move three squares to P18.

Standard action: Crossbow attack on Z (+1 morale): [roll0]
Damage: [roll1]


Maesyn Silverhair

[razorback]

"Flamin' damnation, more of you?" the plainsman growls as he sees the demon-man and barbed creature appear while lashing out at the guardsman before him, trying to gauge the various threats that have now presented themselves.


Savin
AC ~17; Current ~ 17
HP ~ 60; Current ~40

Free Action
Speak
If these attacks drop the guard, then Savin will take a 5 foot step to O-19

Full Round Action
1st Attack ES2
[roll0]+2 if aberration and/or +1 if an underground creature.


Crit Conf
[roll1]+2 if aberration and/or +1 if an underground creature.

Damage
[roll2]+2 if aberration and/or +1 if an underground creature.

2nd Attack ES2
[roll3]+2 if aberration and/or +1 if an underground creature.


Crit Conf
[roll4]+2 if aberration and/or +1 if an underground creature.

Damage
[roll5]+2 if aberration and/or +1 if an underground creature.


Effects ~
-6 Strength = -3 to hit & damage
Bless - +1 to attack and saves vs fear

[achinca]

Initiative: Axara, enemies, [action stopped here] Ryxikor, Savin, Quill, Maesyn

Ryxikor slides 5 feet before three swipes with his weapons. The dagger and the short sword bury themselves inside the strange looking man skin, finding weaknesses in his black armor, leaving him quite wounded (<50% HP). He taunts him to fight like a man rather than using magic.

Savin swings his spiked chain twice. The first attempt bounces of the guard harmlessly and the second one flies above his head.

Quill smells the unpleasant odor from the howler and after moving 5 feet, brings in celestial reinforcement in the form of a beetle. The celestial animal nearly connects but misses the steroid porcupine. Quill questions the manhood of the horned warlock.

Maesyn moves in and fires his crossbow at the man with horn but his bolt misses its target.

Axara says “Quillmeister, you should have place your pet across from me for flanking purposes. Did you sleep during your warfare classes? ” She takes her mace and tries to swing it at the howler. However, her swings is poor and she misses the monster.

The guard moves closer to Savin which allows the plainsman an attack. Like the prior two, the warrior failed to his. The guard on the other end is able to hit Savin with his bastard sword.
Savin: -6HP – Currently at 34/60

The creature that Quill called a porcupine on steroid hit at the suddenly appeared beetle and sends it back to its original celestial plane.

The horned warlock takes a 5 step move and unleashes another eldritch blast which this time hits Ryxikor. However, the elf is able to avoid the sickness carried by the blast. The man laughs “ You have made a grave mistake, fool! Despayr has room for a few more guests!"

Ryxikor: -9HP – Currently at 43/52

Status

Axara spell: L0 6/6, L1 4/5 +0D, L2 4/5 +1D, L3 4/4 + 1D, L4 2/2 + 1D
Turning attempts left: 5/5
CLW Wand 1d8+3 – 34 charges left
Ryxikor – Protection from Evil (+2 Ac +2 saves vs. evil) – 43 /70 left -
Savin: -6 STR – STR is 10 (16) round 25/60
Axara – Protection from Evil (+2 Ac +2 saves vs. evil) – 68 /70 left -
Bless: +1 To attack rolls and saving throw vs fear: 67/70 left
Ammunition:
Axara: 0 bolts
Maesyn 1 bolt
Ryxikor: 1 arrow

[puffmagicdragon]

"Oh? And just who is this Despayr" Ryx asks, as he follows the horned warlock, slashing and jabbing with both his dagger and sword. Again, the elf uses the dagger as his main weapon, thinking it ironic, when he finds this ice blade, he runs across a creature immune to it's effects.


HP: 43/52
AC: 23 vs Z, 21 vs all others

Free action: 5' step to L21
Full round action: all attacks with short sword and dagger

1st Attack with dagger
Attack: [roll0] includes +1 bless
Damage: [roll1]

Attack with short sword
Attack: [roll2] includes +1 bless
Damage: [roll3]

2nd Attack with dagger
Attack: [roll4] includes +1 bless
Damage: [roll5]

[Ouroborosi]

Casting Summon Monster III and a cow in holy light appears behind the Howler and with a pleasing Moo charges the creature

Gore []1d20+10 attacking including charge
[]1d8+9 plus +5 if it is evil (smite)

Quill 5 steps to the left

Holy Cow, Celestial Bison
Celestial Bison
Size/Type: Large Animal
Hit Dice: 5d8+15 (37 hp)
Initiative: +0
Speed: 40 ft. (8 squares)
Armor Class: 13 (-1 size, +4 natural), touch 9, flat-footed 13
Base Attack/Grapple: +3/+13
Attack: Gore +8 melee (1d8+9) +5 smite
Full Attack: Gore +8 melee (1d8+9)
Space/Reach: 10 ft./5 ft.
Special Attacks: Stampede
Special Qualities: Low-light vision, scent,
Darkvision out to 60 feet.
Damage reduction 5/magic
Resistance to acid, cold, and electricity 5
Spell resistance equal to HD + 5 (10).

Saves: Fort +7, Ref +4, Will +1
Abilities: Str 22, Dex 10, Con 16, Int 2, Wis 11, Cha 4
Skills: Listen +7, Spot +5
Feats: Alertness, Endurance
Environment: Temperate plains
Organization: Solitary or herd (6-30)
Challenge Rating: 2
Advancement: 6-7 HD (Large)
Level Adjustment: —

[Ouroborosi]

ooc: okay sorry once more

Gore [roll0] attacking including charge
[roll1] plus +5 if it is evil (smite)

[razorback]

Savin shrugs off the blow from the man, ignoring the blood seeping from his shoulder as he growls out "Perhaps I'll kill you slowly for that, jackal dung."


Savin
AC ~17; Current ~ 17
HP ~ 60; Current ~34

Free Action
Speak
If these attacks drop the guard, then Savin will take a 5 foot step to O-19

Full Round Action
1st Attack ES2
[roll0] +2 if aberration and/or +1 if an underground creature.


Crit Conf
[roll1]+2 if aberration and/or +1 if an underground creature.

Damage
[roll2]+2 if aberration and/or +1 if an underground creature.

2nd Attack ES2
[roll3]+2 if aberration and/or +1 if an underground creature.


Crit Conf
[roll4]+2 if aberration and/or +1 if an underground creature.

Damage
[roll5]+2 if aberration and/or +1 if an underground creature.


Effects ~
-6 Strength = -3 to hit & damage
Bless - +1 to attack and saves vs fear

[achinca]

Initiative: Axara, enemies, [action stopped here] Ryxikor, Savin, Quill, Maesyn

Ryxikor slides another 5 feet and attacks his target with three swipes of his weapons. Unfortunately for the elf, the black armor blocks each of his attempts.

Savin continues his solo fight with the Ebon Spur guard. His first swing flies harmlessly while the second one hit the guard hard.

Quill totally unhappy that the howler has dispatched his holy beetle; summons his favorite animal, a cow. The animal rushes the howler and gores it (<50% HP).

Maesyn loads his crossbow and fires again at the man with horns but his bolt misses its target a second time.

Axara says “Well done Quillmeister! I like your obsession with cows. Is it because of the udder? If yes, I know the perfect person for you. Oh wait, she is a dwarf …. ” She giggles and takes a swing at the howler now that the celestial cow is helping distract the howler. Her swings is great and she hits the monster right on the head (<20% HP).

The guard yells at Savin “Feels the pain of Cyric, you infidel!“However, the plainsman armor deflect the bastard sword.

The creature that Quill called a porcupine on steroid, sensing its potential end, attacks Axara with extreme force and bites her hard. Fortunately for the cleric, her armor stops the quills. The priestess says “Help. One more hit from that monster and I am dining at Mystra’s table tonight.

Axara: -16HP – Currently at 9/39


The horned warlock takes another 5 step move and unleashes another eldritch blast which hits Ryxikor a second time. Once again, the elf is able to avoid the sickness carried by the blast. The horned man laughs “ You do not know who Despayr is? I will love it when you meet Him and meet your fate, useless elf! !"

Ryxikor: -7HP – Currently at 36/52

Status

Axara spell: L0 6/6, L1 4/5 +0D, L2 4/5 +1D, L3 4/4 + 1D, L4 2/2 + 1D
Turning attempts left: 5/5
CLW Wand 1d8+3 – 34 charges left
Ryxikor – Protection from Evil (+2 Ac +2 saves vs. evil) – 42 /70 left -
Savin: -6 STR – STR is 10 (16) round 26/60
Axara – Protection from Evil (+2 Ac +2 saves vs. evil) – 67 /70 left -
Bless: +1 To attack rolls and saving throw vs fear: 66/70 left
Ammunition:
Axara: 0 bolts
Maesyn 2 bolts
Ryxikor: 1 arrow

[Ouroborosi]

Quill doesn't waste time and unleashes his prepared Magic Missile spell on the [roll0]
as 3 arcane missles hit the howler, the horns of the Holy cow glow as it attempts to gore the Hedgehog on steroids once again
[roll1] gore attack includes flanking +2
damage [roll2] +5 smite included.

By the unlikely change it hits while the howler is dead aim for the warlock

"The best thing about cows is that there direct, Moody and right to the point. Axara withdraw and ask Mystra for an extension!"

Holy Cow (Gheemoo)

Celestial Bison
Size/Type: Large Animal
Hit Dice: 5d8+15 (37 hp)
Initiative: +0
Speed: 40 ft. (8 squares)
Armor Class: 13 (-1 size, +4 natural), touch 9, flat-footed 13
Base Attack/Grapple: +3/+13
Attack: Gore +8 melee (1d8+9) +5 smite
Full Attack: Gore +8 melee (1d8+9)
Space/Reach: 10 ft./5 ft.
Special Attacks: Stampede
Special Qualities: Low-light vision, scent,
Darkvision out to 60 feet.
Damage reduction 5/magic
Resistance to acid, cold, and electricity 5
Spell resistance equal to HD + 5 (10).

Saves: Fort +7, Ref +4, Will +1
Abilities: Str 22, Dex 10, Con 16, Int 2, Wis 11, Cha 4
Skills: Listen +7, Spot +5
Feats: Alertness, Endurance
Environment: Temperate plains
Organization: Solitary or herd (6-30)
Challenge Rating: 2
Advancement: 6-7 HD (Large)
Level Adjustment: —

[puffmagicdragon]

Ryx growls as each of his attacks miss the demonic looking man and he takes another blast of magical energy. The elven mercenary levels his eyes on the warlock, almost admiring the black armor as it deflects his blows, he glance down at the useless mace, then back to the crimson colored face of his foe, "I'm going to kill you, have no doubt, but before I do, do tell, who is this Despayr?"

"After I kill you, I'm going to take that pretty little decorative toy of yours, but I'm also going to take that armor, it looks to good for a wretch like you." Ryx steps in and slashes out with organripper and thrusts straight towards this creatures chest.


HP: 36/52
AC: 23 vs Z, 21 vs all others

Free action: 5' step to M20
Full round action: all attacks with short sword and dagger

1st Attack with dagger
Attack: [roll0] includes +1 bless
Damage: [roll1]

Attack with short sword
Attack: [roll2] includes +1 bless
Damage: [roll3]

2nd Attack with dagger
Attack: [roll4] includes +1 bless
Damage: [roll5]

[razorback]

Savin, hearing Axara, takes a step towards her and the creature as he lashes out at the guard, hoping to drop him and be able to save her.


Savin
AC ~17; Current ~ 17
HP ~ 60; Current ~34

Free Action
Savin will take a 5 foot step to O-19

Full Round Action
1st Attack ES2
[roll0] +2 if aberration and/or +1 if an underground creature.


Crit Conf
[roll1]+2 if aberration and/or +1 if an underground creature.

Damage
[roll2]+2 if aberration and/or +1 if an underground creature.

2nd Attack ES2
[roll3]+2 if aberration and/or +1 if an underground creature.


Crit Conf
[roll4]+2 if aberration and/or +1 if an underground creature.

Damage
[roll5]+2 if aberration and/or +1 if an underground creature.


Effects ~
-6 Strength = -3 to hit & damage
Bless - +1 to attack and saves vs fear

[LtPowers]

AC: 16
HP: 29/29
Spells: bard: 0 3/3, 1 4/5, 2 2/3; 3 1/1 sorc: 0 3/3
Bardic Music: 7/7

Maesyn casts cure light wounds on Axara. It's not much, but it might help more than firing another useless bolt.

Standard action: cure light wounds on Axara: [roll0]


Maesyn Silverhair

[achinca]

Initiative: Axara, enemies, [action stopped here] Ryxikor, Savin, Quill, Maesyn

Ryxikor slides another 5 feet and continues his attacks on the horned man while trying to bait him. Only the first of his attack pierces the armor, which is now totally covered in blood (HP <20%).

Savin moves closer to Axara while trying to hit the Ebon Spur. The guard easily block both of Savin’s attack.

Quill, happy to see his cow do his dirty work, fires a set of magic missile, which brings the howler to the brink of death. The celestial cow finish the job, burying its horns inside the howler belly and lifting it up in the air and throwing it being her.

Maesyn touches the back of Axara and partially heals some of the damages caused by the now dead howler.

Axara: +8HP – Currently at 17/39


Axara says “Thank you Maesyn! A well needed healing touch. And thanks for caring Quillmeister, but I think I have beaten worse odds!” Free of any immediate danger, the cleric heals herself.

Axara: +14HP – Currently at 31/39


The guard follows Savin but fails to hit the plainsman.

The warlock takes another 5 step move toward the least threatening attacker, Axara, willing to risk and attack of opportunity. The cleric does not miss the occasion and hit the man right on the on, crushing his horns skulls.

The Ebon Spur, seeing suddenly his number reduced to 1, yells “Yield” while getting into a full defense position.

Status

Axara spell: L0 6/6, L1 4/5 +0D, L2 3/5 +1D, L3 4/4 + 1D, L4 2/2 + 1D
Turning attempts left: 5/5
CLW Wand 1d8+3 – 34 charges left
Ryxikor – Protection from Evil (+2 Ac +2 saves vs. evil) – 41 /70 left -
Savin: -6 STR – STR is 10 (16) round 27/60
Axara – Protection from Evil (+2 Ac +2 saves vs. evil) – 66 /70 left -
Bless: +1 To attack rolls and saving throw vs fear: 65/70 left
Ammunition:
Axara: 0 bolts
Maesyn 2 bolts
Ryxikor: 1 arrow

[razorback]

"Drop your weapon and provide truthful information and we'll let you live, if not, then you will be spending tonight as some demon's plaything. I would convince your friend of the same thing." Savin growls at the man.


Delay action. If the man attacks, Savin will attack back.

[puffmagicdragon]

"Well done, my lady." he says as the Mystran cleric kills off the warlock, "But I did have the situation under control." he says with a sheepish grin and a sly wink. "A bit of healing would be appreciated tho." he mentions, as he shows his blood on his armor.

Ryxikor, the elven bounty hunter, known throughout many elvish communities, laughs as he hears the pleas of the guard. Thinking Savin and the others can deal with the Cyricist guard, Ryx sheaths the frost short and organripper, and gathers up the weapons of the other guard and the horned tiefling, placing them under the light in the room. Ryx also searches the guard and warlock for anything else of interest or value. Undrstanding the value of the benefits of the potions and spells, Ryx tries to work fast so they can be off again on their mission.


HP: 36/52
AC: 21

sheath weapons
search and gather weapons

[Ouroborosi]

"Good girl Gheemoo! You Udderly dominated that one" Quill speaks to the holy cow giving a slight pat on her side.

His familiar Assistant looks disproving at her master.
Quill can only smile "What it is not everyday one can use these variety of puns."

His facial expression however becomes more serous when he looks at the fallen enemies and the the guard that suddenly becomes more cooperative.

He walks to Pairs and Chants and whispers.

"I repugnance to be the one to say it... only-- As where far away on quarrelsome grounds. Do we really have the luxury to keep detainees?"

[achinca]

Savin accepts the guard surrender and instructs him to drop his weapon. He lowers his sword and says “Will you me heal my dying friend and Zatharmas?”

Ryxikor, in his usual confidence, jokes with Axara and requests for help. He sheathes his weapon and starts searching the tiefling body. The Ebon Spur guards growls and raises his sword but do not attack. “Stop your grave robber lackey now! Will you let me save my friends?” It is clear that the guard is taken offense at the looting of his fallen comrades.

Axara moves to Ryxikor and touches his face. “Here you go, little elf” She starts and incantation and heals the warrior back to full health.

Ryxikor: +21HP – Currently at 52/52

Quill, after cracking another joke about the cow, approaches Maesyn and Axara and discusses the wisdom of taking a prisoner. Axara responds in a low voice “If we accept his surrender, we cannot get the information we want and then kill him. We could if we find the proper room lock him up with enough food and water and grab him on our back to Cormyr and give him to the purple dragons for judgment. However, this beat up building does not seem to have cells.

While talking, the cleric notices that the one names Zatharmas has stopped bleeding but is still breathing.

Axara spell: L0 6/6, L1 4/5 +0D, L2 2/5 +1D, L3 4/4 + 1D, L4 2/2 + 1D
Turning attempts left: 5/5
CLW Wand 1d8+3 – 34 charges left
Ryxikor – Protection from Evil (+2 Ac +2 saves vs. evil) – 39 /70 left -
Savin: -6 STR – STR is 10 (16) round 29/60
Axara – Protection from Evil (+2 Ac +2 saves vs. evil) – 64 /70 left -
Bless: +1 To attack rolls and saving throw vs fear: 63/70 left
Ammunition:
Axara: 0 bolts
Maesyn 2 bolts
Ryxikor: 1 arrow

[puffmagicdragon]

Ryxikor, hearing the pleas and the objections of the guard, turns and glares at the man, it's then the guard sees the flash of a dagger in the elf's hand, organripper, "So, you call for 'yield', but then you raise your sword." the elf states matter-of-factly, "Where I'm from, you'd already be lying in your own pool of blood for doing that.".

Stepping around the flipped table, Ryx continues, "If you do want to live, and you want us to let you save your friends, then you need to disarm, throw all your weapons down, and take your armor off. I'm not about to let you save your friends, only to attack us." Ryx stares at the guard, gripping organripper tightly, "And this is not open to debate, your wasting time."


ooc: technically, Savin prob should have attacked with his chain, I think he had a readied action.

[achinca]

The guard looks at Ryxikor with anger in his eyes "Are you just a brain dead tomb looter?"

He turns his attention to Savin "By the time I take my armor off, they will have bleed to death ....."

[puffmagicdragon]

Ryx looks at the guard incredulously, and draws his short sword, "Your still armed, relinquish your weapons immediately or die. You can keep your armor on. You don't need your weapons to help your friends."

Ryx then looks at the man, "And just how can you help them?"

Then as a quick after thought, Ryx adds, "Hmm, 'brain dead tomb looter. You know your half right, I am a looter, and this is very likely going to be your tomb. But the brain dead....." The elf's eyes narrow as he glares at the man, so furious, he isn't even sure what to say, "Take care in your words. I don't take kindly to insults. If your another Mhair, I will gut you in an instant."

"And you should know, if we spare your life, we don't know if we should, but if we do, you will walk out of here with no more than regular clothes and shoes on, no arms and armor. Now tell us what you know about Despayr. Show us that you really want to live." Ryx adds, waiting for they're golden tongued half elf to chime in at any moment.

[razorback]

"You should listen to him. Drop your weapon, agree to be bound, and answer our questions truthfully and without hiding details and I will apply what skill I have to save your friend."


Still holding readied action.

[LtPowers]

Maesyn stays back, as it seems Savin and Ryx have things under control. He'll intervene if they take action against a helpless creature, but this guard hasn't yet surrendered by any reasonable definition of the term.


Maesyn Silverhair

[achinca]

The tension rises again between Ryxikor and the Ebon Spur. It is clear that the group credibility was damaged by Ryxikor’s actions.

Savin, still ready to strike, urges again the guard to drop his weapon.

Maesyn, stays silent, feeling that the guard has not yield yet.

Finally Axara yells “ Ryxikor, Enough! We are not in the back alley of Calimport, trying to shake a client who roughed one of the girls at Lilly’s Palace*. If we accept his surrender, we treat him with respect.”

*: Lily’s Palace is the most famous brothel of Calimport, having the reputation that anything can be had if willing to spent the gold

The guard hesitates before dropping his sword, pulling out a potion and starting to walk where the dying Ebon spur.

The celestial cow bows to Quill before returning to its celestial pastures.

Axara approaches Ryxikor and whispers “You are on Mystra’s business. You need to behave. This is not the underdark. Our words matter! If you want to do your dirty business, do it without witness.”

Axara spell: L0 6/6, L1 4/5 +0D, L2 2/5 +1D, L3 4/4 + 1D, L4 2/2 + 1D
Turning attempts left: 5/5
CLW Wand 1d8+3 – 34 charges left
Ryxikor – Protection from Evil (+2 Ac +2 saves vs. evil) – 37 /70 left -
Savin: -6 STR – STR is 10 (16) round 31/60
Axara – Protection from Evil (+2 Ac +2 saves vs. evil) – 62 /70 left -
Bless: +1 To attack rolls and saving throw vs fear: 61/70 left
Ammunition:
Axara: 0 bolts
Maesyn 2 bolts
Ryxikor: 1 arrow

[Ouroborosi]

"Wait there" The accounted addresses the guard.
"I am more for the idea that our cleric does the healing."

[puffmagicdragon]

"What? Any of you think I'm a paladin? Ha your definitely wrong. And none of you are either. We're not perfect, but we're definitely better than you, you scum." Ryx says getting frustrated with taking prisoners.

"What in the nine hells is going on here? He is pulling potions out. Am I the only sensible one here? Who knows what the potions are or what else he is hiding."

So frustrated he can't control himself, Ryx walks off to make sure nobody else is hiding anywhere around. "You handle this then." he says as he dismisses the others with a wave of his hand.


Ryx wanders off to check the rest of this area, he listens to the door at C18, and checks to see if its locked

[puffmagicdragon]

Finally, with his weapon on the ground, Ryx moves up to the guard and takes the potion. "We'll administer care, not you." Only holding organripper, Ryx is confident he is in no danger.

"I was serious, you've surrendered, your done fighting, take your armor off. Give us anything else you have. This is not up for debate, follow our rules of your surrender or die, I really don't care which you choose."

Ryx takes everything, he has gathered and puts it underneath the light (N16)

If the guard decides to not follow orders, and argues with Ryx, the elf balls up his fist and throws a quick right punch, aiming for the guy's nose.


HP: 52/52
AC: 21

Standard action (if needed): unarmed attack

attack: [roll0] don't know if this is the correct bonus
non lethal damage: [roll1]

[Ouroborosi]

"I would take it if I where you cultist. Some Purple Dragons follow these same codes..
Your sure your no paladin Silks?" the gnome smiles.

"As your quite to willing to Smite"

[razorback]

"No potion. Priestess, please see what you can do to help the fallen one. Maesyn, you are probably better at tying a knot then I am. Mind doing the honors?" Savin stands loose and ready to strike at the man if he makes a false move.

[LtPowers]

"I'm afraid I don't have much experience," Maesyn admits. "But I can give it a shot."

(Take 10 on any relevant checks)


Maesyn Silverhair

[Ouroborosi]

With the rest of the party bussy Quill collects the weapons of the enemies.

[achinca]

As the ebon spur is about to pour the potion in the mouth of his dying friend against the group instruction, Ryxikor strikes him to stop him and tell him he means business. Instead of complying, the guard drops the potion, grabs the sword from his dying mate and gets up to strike. Ryxikor uses the opportunity to bury Ryxikor between the guard’s ribs. (<50%HP).

Savin recognizes the hostile acts and unleashes his ready action. His spiked chain bring the guard to the brink of death and Ryxikor strikes him in the heart with Organripper.

As he dies the guard whispers better dead …. Than facing Despayr

Axara looks at Ryxikor “I guess I was wrong. It is like in Calimport, roughing a client that paid for the normal routine but wants it rough. ”

She smiles and winks at the elf before adding while she looks at the guard“I guess he never had any intentions to surrender. He was hoping we would be naïve enough to let him heal his friends. He knew he had no chance alone and tried a trick hoping we would be stupid enough to fall for it. I guess death was a better choice for him than facing failure. You got to love the culture of perfection these Cyricists have. ”

She looks at the two other fallen enemies and adds “the other guards is still alive and has stopped bleeding. Same thing with the horned weirdo. They will be unconscious for a while but will recover. What do we do with them? ”


Axara spell: L0 6/6, L1 4/5 +0D, L2 2/5 +1D, L3 4/4 + 1D, L4 2/2 + 1D
Turning attempts left: 5/5
CLW Wand 1d8+3 – 34 charges left
Ryxikor – Protection from Evil (+2 Ac +2 saves vs. evil) – 30 /70 left -
Savin: -6 STR – STR is 10 (16) round 38/60
Axara – Protection from Evil (+2 Ac +2 saves vs. evil) – 61 /70 left -
Bless: +1 To attack rolls and saving throw vs fear: 60/70 left
Ammunition:
Axara: 0 bolts
Maesyn 2 bolts
Ryxikor: 1 arrow

[puffmagicdragon]

"Yeah, but unfortunetly some want you to pay more for the rough stuff." Ryx says with a smile.

"Take their armor off, quickly. They'll feel more vulnerable without it." the elf kicks his manacles, that were lying on the floor, over close to the warlock, "Definitely put those on him." Ryx looks to the second guard, "Do we keep both alive? If we do, we need to get his armor off also." he says, looking to Maesyn and Savin, "I have another set of manacles if we need them."

Ryx is sure to get all weapons, potions, anything else they have. After the others get the armor off, everything should be in a pile underneath the light in the room, and the enemy only with what they wore underneath their armor and boots. Ryx lets the captives know, they're lucky to get the boots.

[Ouroborosi]

"Gaging them, especially on the Warlock would be a good idea"

[LtPowers]

"Indeed, we cannot kill them, as they are at our mercy. But we cannot leave them to recover and come after us, either. We'll have to bind them, then come back for them if we survive," Maesyn points out.


Maesyn Silverhair

[puffmagicdragon]

Ryx gets a second pair of manacles out of his backpack for the guard, and takes Quill's advice and gags the pair.

[achinca]

Axara replies to Ryxikor "The rough stuff was never my specialty nor my preference ...." and winks at him.

The group takes the armor off the unconscious enemies as well as the dead one. They also take off weapons and anything that could be used against them.

Axara rips a piece of cloth from the dead guard and uses it as a make shift gag.

Ryxikor puts a set of manacles on each of the surviving enemies.

The inventory of the found items is as follow:
2 potions of CLW
1 potion of CMW
2 potions of invisibility
2 breastplate (magical+1)
2 MW bastard sword
2 MW large steel shield
2 light crossbow
20 bolts
1 black mithral chain shirt (magical +1)
1 cloak (magical-resistance)
1 MW heavy mace (shaped like a clawd demonic fist)

Axara watches the group "What next?"

Axara spell: L0 6/6, L1 4/5 +0D, L2 2/5 +1D, L3 4/4 + 1D, L4 2/2 + 1D
Turning attempts left: 5/5
CLW Wand 1d8+3 – 34 charges left
Ryxikor – Protection from Evil (+2 Ac +2 saves vs. evil) – 10 /70 left -
Savin: -6 STR – STR is 10 (16) round 58/60
Axara – Protection from Evil (+2 Ac +2 saves vs. evil) – 41 /70 left -
Bless: +1 To attack rolls and saving throw vs fear: 40/70 left
Ammunition:
Axara: 0 bolts
Maesyn 2 bolts
Ryxikor: 1 arrow

[Ouroborosi]

"What about exploring the northern part of the room. It would be unfortunate if the neighbours come around."

[puffmagicdragon]

Listening to the gnome, Ryx starts investigating the entire room top the north, eventually ending at the door (C18). The elf listens to see if anything can be heard, then checks to see if its locked.


listen: [roll0]

[achinca]

Ryxikor takes the potions of invisibility and does a swap of his magical mithral shirt for the black one the tiefling was wearing. Savin suggests someone put on the cloak. Axara protests “Since I cast detect magic, we all know this is a magical cloak but we do not know its abilities. It could be a magic that helps evil people and hurt good people. Also, I will take the healing potion for the party if healing is needed and I am out of spells. ”

Quill suggests that the group explores the north of the building. Ryxikor nods and goes up north. He passes through the kitchen Zatharmas came from. He sees sacks of flour, barrels of smoked or salted meat, crates of dried fruit, wheels of cheese, and two small casks of ale.

The two rooms on the right have not locked and these small chambers serve as sleeping quarters for the two Ebon Spur guards assigned to Zerharmas. They hold little other than bedrolls and clothing.

Ryxikor goes to the room in the north, listens and hears nothing. The door is not locked nor trapped and Ryxikor opens it. He finds that this old barracks has been refitted as a workshop, with a simple bedroll in one corner. An odd collection of tallow candles, bleached skulls and thick tomes covered in black leather litters the tabletops and shelves. The room is empty.

[puffmagicdragon]

The elven rogue searches the entire room. He lets Maesyn and Quill start with the books, while Ryx checks the bedroll and skulls.

"You know, we bypassed a couple other doors, we should check those out before we head down that path to see where it leads us." after fully checking this workshop, Ryx moves up the steps to the closed door (G12), and listens for anything on the other side.


search: [roll0]
listen: [roll1]

[razorback]

As everyone moves about, Savin rewraps his chain and retrieves his spear, holding it at the ready.
Taking out one of his water skins, he takes a swig, arms a bit shaky. He tries not to let the other see it, even though they know, as he washes his mouth out, spits, and then takes a drink.
He nods to the others, letting them know he's ready even though his mind is filled with doubt.

[Ouroborosi]

Casting light on on of the smaller things found in the kitchen (a cup)

Quill searches the book case for what else books taking 20 (24)

spellcraft check: [roll0]

"I don't think i am going to like this" the gnome mumbles "I prohibit to take necromancy and enchantment lectures. And as this belongs to Horn Blacky the Warlock... this rummage will not be productive will it?"

[LtPowers]

"It pays to be thorough, especially since it seems unlikely that we'll maintain the element of surprise by being quick. Despayr is no doubt aware of our presence by now," Maesyn points out.


Maesyn Silverhair

[achinca]

Ryxikor proposes to check the doors in the east prior to following the path. He searches thoroughly the bedroll and the skulls. The skulls are just used as candle holders. It is a creepy decorating thing to do but there is no other meaning. However, well hidden under the bedroll, the elf finds a small iron coffer which is locked.

Open Lock DC25 – Break DC 26

Quill and Maesyn decide to go through the books to see if they can find anything to help them going forward. They find 16 books strewn across the room. Each describes magic, the planes, or fiends but only a few are written by individuals with real knowledge of these topics. 3 of these books are-well illustrated and of decent scholarship.
Appraise DC13
Well illustrated books would sell 45 GP retails and the rest 10 GP. Each weight 1 pound.

However, Quill finds something interesting as he shows it to Maesyn. It is the only book with Zatharmas’ notes in the margins.

The book is an untitled, slim, black leather volume of recent manufacture, detailing the nature of magic and the Weave. It briefly describes the history of Mystra from her death during the Time of Troubles, the ascension of the human named Midnight into the role of Mystra , and the appearance of the Shades and the revelation that a Shadow Weave exists. It then waxes eloquent about magic and the Weave in general noting that wild magic and dead magic zones arc still extant, years after the Time of Troubles.

Zatharmas' notes consist mainly of ironic asides and Insults to the author's scholarship and intelligence, but one note is different. After a passage that describes how dead magic stops all magic in an area and presumably also stops magic based on the Shadow Weave, Zetharmas has written a particularly long comment:

"You think so, don’t you? Won't you be surprised when it all unravels? Note to self: Discover how dead magic affects your powers. Ethar will no doubt be useless, Ask Despayr? His offer is tempting, but how would Cyric look upon it: Perhaps a consultation with the fiendish powers is in order.”

As the scholars decipher the hand writing on the book, Ryxikor then Axara feels that the magical protection that had has disappeared.
On the positive side, Savin suddenly feels his strength returns. The curse of the kir-lanan has lifted naturally. The plainsman has recovered his natural strength level.

Savin regain +6 in STR. Ryxikor and Axara protection from evil spell expires. Bless spell expires.

Status and Effect
Axara spell: L0 6/6, L1 4/5 +0D, L2 2/5 +1D, L3 4/4 + 1D, L4 2/2 + 1D
Turning attempts left: 5/5
CLW Wand 1d8+3 – 34 charges left
Ammunition:
Axara: 0 bolts
Maesyn 0 bolts
Ryxikor: 0 arrow

[puffmagicdragon]

The elf's eyebrows arch once he discovers the iron coffer. A smile plays across his face as he takes out his supple leather pouch containing his picks and tools. After checking for traps, and disarming any, Ryx tries to pick the lock on the coffer.


search for traps: [roll0]
disable device (if needed): [roll1]
open lock: [roll2]

[Ouroborosi]

Seeing the sorry state the books are in the accounted demises any idea that the books are of any worth to be sold on the market.

As he goes over the books he stops at Zatharmas notes

"If I read this the Cyric worshippers allied with our foes because they wanted to use Dead Magic.
No... wait are they trying to berev us from magic al together?"

[razorback]

Savin stands guard as the others go through what is found. He listens as they describe the contents of the book as he slowly feels his strength return.
"I have never fought a wyrm. I do not look forward to it. May Tempus protect and strengthen us." he says somberly.

[achinca]

Ryxikor easily opens the iron lockbox and finds inside a small purse. Inside there is 14 PP, 120 GP and a beautiful emerald worth about 300 GP.

Quill judges the books to be worthless but is quite interested by Zatharmas’ notes. He shares them with Axara and the findings trouble the cleric. She turns white and starts thinking out loud. “So this is true. The Shadow Weave is real and powerful. And it does not suffer from dead magic spot. So the plan is to damage the Weave to hurt Mystra. What do they want? Replace the Weave by the Shadow Weave? Do they want to create a huge hole in the Weave that would be a dead magic place but the Shadow Magic would work? I that the plan? This would explain the use of shadow creatures in the plan. Knowing Shar feeling for Mystra and Cyric overall feeling for all the good deities, their association nearly make sense in that light. Cyric knows that weaking the Weave would help him with his goal of chaos and evil. What I still do not get is what role does a black dragon have to do with this? Black dragons are not creatures of the shadows. Why would a black dragon work with Sharrans and Cyricists to hurt the Weave? I have a feeling that something is different from this black dragon, the one they call Despayr.”

She breathes heavily “Now I understand the worry and the sense of urgency Tunaster and the elders in the Church of Mystra have tried to communicate to me. The Weave, the source of all magic and Mystra’s gift to the real is under attack.”

She looks at the rest of group “You might not have realized it but potentially, the future of the Weave and the Realms as we know is in our hands. We have found the goal, may be, unless the tiefling is hallucinating. It is possible the demon spawn was just crazy. However, I have this sense that the priests of Mystra have sense that something is not all right with the Weave. We need to find the how the Weave is damaged and stop it.”

Savin is fully aware of the danger facing them and is not looking forward fighting the black flying monster. He knows that the fight could easliy spell the end of his life or his friend lives.

Ryxikor nods and decides to go check the door to the west door, in the last building of the monastery that the group has not explored yet. Unlike the other buildings in the monastery, this large stone house seems to be in good shape. Two staircases lead from the chapel (south door) and the dormitory (east door where Ryxikor is) up to the priory to a pair of sturdy wooden doors. Lantern light spills out from narrow windows about 6 feet from the ground.

Ryxikor listens at the door but hears nothing. He finds the door locked from the inside. As he fiddles the door, he hears a voice from the

Status and Effect

Axara spell: L0 6/6, L1 4/5 +0D, L2 2/5 +1D, L3 4/4 + 1D, L4 2/2 + 1D
Turning attempts left: 5/5
CLW Wand 1d8+3 – 34 charges left
Ammunition:
Axara: 0 bolts
Maesyn 0 bolts
Ryxikor: 0 arrow

[Ouroborosi]

With his interest of Architecture Quill catches on that the room they wish to enter is connected to an other room.

"Silks it might be an idea that when you finished to unlock the door where heading toward the other door and swarm our enemies."

"Wait I will conjure some help."

With two waves of his hand he created two purple dragon illusions one with a black brushing stash and an other with long blond hair.

the blond one picks out a mirror out of his pocket and starts to admire itself.

While the the other holds up the served head of the warlock.

"To substantially?" the illusionist asked looking at the manly illusion

casting Silent Image + ghost sound

[puffmagicdragon]

Here's my post if Powers doesn't object. I have no problem with trying to talk to these cultists, but our character that is best suited for the dialogue is never here. So could you imagine how long this game would take if we talked out each encounter. :smalleek:

After watching Savin get prepared, the elf drinks another protection from evil potion, then Ryx pulls his picks back out, and works on the door, trying to unlock it.


open lock: [roll0]

ooc: people, don't forget we got a few potions from Tunaster to help on the campaign

[LtPowers]

"If I read this the Cyric worshippers allied with our foes because they wanted to use Dead Magic.
No... wait are they trying to berev us from magic al together?"

"More likely Shar wishes to assume control over magic on Faerun. That could make her the most powerful deity known. If she has created an alternative Weave, and she can entice magic-users to use it, then that alone would weaken Mystra and strengthen Shar.

"From a purely theoretical standpoint, I'd suggest that the scholar who wrote this tome was half-right. It's certainly possible that the Shadow Weave has holes, dead-magic zones... but considering Zatharmas' commentary, it's likely they do not correspond with dead-magic zones in the Weave. And since those are only common due to the Time of Troubles, it's likely that there are very few such holes in the Shadow Weave."

At the door, Maesyn catches Ryx's glance. "Go ahead," he shrugs. "I doubt knocking is going to produce useful results. Though if anyone has an idea of how to parlay with evil of this scale, I'm open to suggestions."

[achinca]

Axara pulls out the wand of healing and using it 6 times, brings Savin and herself back to full health.

There is a little discussion between Maesyn and Quill trying to understand what the notes actually meant. Axara intervenes "I think we are at this point in a pure hypothesis zone. As you might recall, the existence of the Shadow Weave is considered a myth by a lot of people. So how is this Weave behaving is above our understanding at the moment. All I know is that my goddess is under attack and I will not stand idle."

Ryxikor and Maesyn discuss the idea of trying to fool the people inside the stone house but conclude that it is probably a waste of time.

The people inside the house yells again "WHO GOES THERE?" The answer they get is seeing two purple dragons appear at each window, each with a mane of a different color.

Ryxikor swallows a protection from evil potion before working on the lock.

Axara says "How many do you have left? And who will open the door. You have to bet that they are ready for us whoever is inside
."

Ryxikor hears the click of the lock finally giving to his superior thief skills.

Status

Axara spell: L0 6/6, L1 4/5 +0D, L2 2/5 +1D, L3 4/4 + 1D, L4 2/2 + 1D
Turning attempts left: 5/5
CLW Wand 1d8+3 – 28 charges left
Ryxikor – Protection from Evil (+2 Ac +2 saves vs. evil) – 69 /70 left -
Ammunition:
Axara: 0 bolts
Maesyn 0 bolts
Ryxikor: 0 arrow

[puffmagicdragon]

Ryx opens the door to reveal who is inside.

Need to know who is inside, before I can post a reaction for Ryx. :smallsmile:

[Ouroborosi]

Quill readies his illusions to storm inside when Ryx opens the door.

With his magic missle wand in hand

[achinca]

Ryxikor opens the door and the two illusionary Purple Dragons enter the room accompanied by the sound of rushing men. On the other side of the room, the group sees that the foyer is comfortably appointed with wooden benches, a large carpet on the floor and a writing desk by the far wall. Two pale human warriors dressed in black armor stand watch here. Their surcoats are emblazoned with the emblem of a skull on a black sunburst. The group recognizes the uniform of an ebon spur. Both fires their crossbow at the incoming illusions.

One bolt goes right at the purple dragon head and just goes through. The guard thinks for a second before yelling IGNORE THE PURPLES, THEY ARE JUST ILLUSION” as he focuses on Ryxikor.

Initiative time

Status

Axara spell: L0 6/6, L1 4/5 +0D, L2 2/5 +1D, L3 4/4 + 1D, L4 2/2 + 1D
Turning attempts left: 5/5
CLW Wand 1d8+3 – 28 charges left
Ryxikor – Protection from Evil (+2 Ac +2 saves vs. evil) – 68 /70 left -
Ammunition:
Axara: 0 bolts
Maesyn 0 bolts
Ryxikor: 0 arrow

[Ouroborosi]

Dismissing his Illusion Quill remains where he is and fires his wand [roll0] at the nearest guard

[puffmagicdragon]

Ryx rushes into the room, then tumbles past the first guard, pulling his short sword and dagger free from the sheathes, and whispering the phrase to ignite the magick of the sword, as he stops in front of the guard, "Drop your weapons and surrender, and we'll let you live. This is your only warning, you are outnumbered."


init: [roll0]

HP: 52
AC: 23 vs ES2, 21 vs all others

move action: tumble to I9
standard action: that's 20' so he cant do anything else, unless the guard moved forward, in which case Ryx will attack with short sword

tumble: [roll1]

attack with short sword (just in case): [roll2]
damage: [roll3]
cold damage: [roll4]

[razorback]

Savin, a heartbeat behind Ryx, holds his spear at the ready as he rushes into the room. Menacing scowl on face, he lets the elf do the talking.


Savin
AC ~19; Current ~ 21
HP ~ 60; Current ~60

Free Action
Scowl

Move Action
Move into room



Effects ~
Barkskin - +2 to AC; 180 Rounds(used:5?)

[achinca]

Initiative: enemies, [action stopped here] Maesyn, Axara, Quill, Ryxikor, Savin

The Ebon Spur reloads their crossbow and both fire at Ryxikor. The first bolt penetrates the black mithril armor while the other bounces off harmlessly.

Ryxikor: -7HP – Currently at 45/52

The door to the west opens and a stocky human woman in black plate armor confronts the group. She wears her dark hair in a short plain cut, and a cold sneer twist across her pale face. The image of the skull and sunburst adorns her armor.
“[b]Kill them]/b]” she shouts. "[b]they must not enter the Black Rift /b]'"

Status

Axara spell: L0 6/6, L1 4/5 +0D, L2 2/5 +1D, L3 4/4 + 1D, L4 2/2 + 1D
Turning attempts left: 5/5
CLW Wand 1d8+3 – 28 charges left
Ryxikor – Protection from Evil (+2 Ac +2 saves vs. evil) – 67 /70 left –
Savin: Bark skin potion (+2 AC) – 175/180 remaining
Ammunition:
Axara: 0 bolts
Maesyn 0 bolts
Ryxikor: 0 arrow

[Ouroborosi]

"Oh, don't worry about me. Madam-- I don't fancy a swim."
The wizards said with a bow.

Quill drops the object he cast his light spell on in the book room.
As it falls to the ground. He casts Dancing Lights in the middle of the room.
With these lights combined he and his companions would be less likely to miss in this shadow plain.

[puffmagicdragon]

Ryx rushes into the room, pulling his short sword and dagger free from the sheathes, and whispering the phrase to ignite the magick of the sword, as he stops in front of the guard, he yells to all three of them, "Drop your weapons and surrender, and we'll let you live. This is your only warning, you are outnumbered."

But as he gets hit with the crossbow bolt, the mercenary looks at where the bolt hit then looks back up at the guard who hit him, thrusting as hard as he can with his short sword and invoking the magick that goes with it.


HP: 45/52
AC: 23 vs ES1, 21 others

move action: move 10' to G10
standard action: attack roll is in last post

[razorback]

Sneering back at the woman, Savin throws his spear up and deftly catches it before launching it at the guard near them.


Savin
AC ~19; Current ~ 21
HP ~ 60; Current ~60

Free Action
Sneer back at the woman

Move Action
Take out spiked chain and ready to launch into an attack

Standard Action
Attack ES1
[roll0]


Crit Conf
[roll1]

Damage
[roll2]




Effects ~
Bark skin potion (+2 AC) – 174/180 remaining



"Take my friends advice... give up now and be treated honorably. Otherwise, demons will begin feasting on your soul tonight."

[LtPowers]

AC: 16
HP: 29/29
Spells: bard: 0 2/3, 1 4/5, 2 2/3; 3 1/1 sorc: 0 3/3
Bardic Music: 7/7

Maesyn begins his oratory of courage while drawing his crossbow.

Standard action: Inspire courage.

Move action: Draw crossbow.


Maesyn Silverhair

[achinca]

Initiative: enemies, [action stopped here], Maesyn Axara, Quill, Ryxikor, Savin

Maesyn sensing the danger start motivating his people to be more courageous in the face of danger, while loading his crossbow.

Inspired by Maesyn’s words and seeing the Cyricists showing their ignoble faith on their chest, Axara sees red and unleashes her most powerful magic, using all the good in her to smite the evil enemies she is facing. She is tired that her goodness is under attack for simply bringing magic and creating the weave. She starts and incantation and a burst of good energy explode in the room, smiting evil and non-evil creature the same. Sadly for the cleric, as she makes sure that Ryxikor is not engulfed in it, she cannot include the evil priestess in the zone of influence.

Axara cast Holy Smite

The two Ebon Spur are badly injured (<20% HP) and blinded by Axara good magic.

Quill dismisses his purple dragons illusion and cast dancing light in the room, making sure that the effects of the plane of shadow are cancelled for this fight.

Ryxikor enters the room asked for the surrender of the enemies. The woman in black armor replies “Surrender just to be judge and executed because of faith? You just want to exterminate us because we have different belief. I rather die for my God fighting rather than being hanged for the courage of my beliefs”

The elf’s answer is to move inside the room and buries his frost short sword in the throat of the blinded guard, dropping him.

Savin advices the cyricists to listen the Ryxikor. The woman scoffs at the suggestion. Savin moves 5 feet and throws his spear at the still standing blinded guard and the spear itself deep inside the man chest, dropping him. He then pulls out his spiked chain.

Razor, I moved Savin because EB1 was down and he could not target EB2 from his prior location. Hope this is OK

The first ebon spur stops bleeding but is still breathing while the second guard continues bleeding.

The cyric priestess starts and incantation and suddenly confusion reign supreme among the heroes. Only Maesyn is able to resist it. After casting the spell, the woman moves 5 feet away from the line of fire. She chuckles as Quill and Ryxikor are ready to run away and Savin and Axara seems to forget who is an ally and who is an enemy.

Status

Axara spell: L0 6/6, L1 4/5 +0D, L2 2/5 +1D, L3 4/4 + 1D, L4 2/2 + 0D
Turning attempts left: 5/5
CLW Wand 1d8+3 – 28 charges left
Ryxikor – Protection from Evil (+2 Ac +2 saves vs. evil) – 66 /70 left –
Savin: Bark skin potion (+2 AC) – 174/180 remaining
Inspire: +1 roll
Confusion: Round 1/7
Ammunition:
Axara: 0 bolts
Maesyn 0 bolts
Ryxikor: 0 arrow

[puffmagicdragon]

Ryx, suddenly unsure of what to do next, unsure of exactly what is going on. The elf sees the dying guards on the floor and in a panic runs out of the room, sheathing his weapons, opening the southern door, before leaving the room.


HP: 45/52
AC: 21

move action: sheathe weapons, move 60' to J9

Confusion behavior: [roll0]

edit: hey since he's confused, I'll send ryx the other direction, thru the southern door to about position J9

[Ouroborosi]

Not liking the look in the eyes of the the more physical fit members of the group. Quill decides to throw causican to the wind and burns his prepared Dispel magic spell with an centred on himself.

Casting Defensivly concentration dc 15+ spell level 3 = 18 [roll0] ignore the roll if Savin won't AoO Quill for casting.
Reroll if failed i fear Savin more then the cleric

DC highest spell to dispel caster level 7
DC 18

Dispell roll [roll]1d20+6
Ryx: [roll1] an other roll if failed to dispell the next lowest spell on him. same with rest. ect. [roll]1d20+6/roll]
Savin [roll2] [roll]1d20+6/roll]
Axara [roll]1d20+6/roll] [roll]1d20+6/roll]

[LtPowers]

AC (with Total Defense): 22 (23 if I got the chain shirt +1)
HP: 29/29
Spells: bard: 0 2/3, 1 4/5, 2 2/3; 3 1/1 sorc: 0 3/3
Bardic Music: 6/7

In the hubbub, and with the distance, Maesyn cannot determine the spell the priestess cast, even though he knows he resisted its effects. He looks at the others but in the split second he has available there's no obvious effect.

Hoping for the best, he goes into a defensive stance until he can figure out what went on... though he maintains his inspiring magic.

Full-round action: Total defense: +6 to AC.


Maesyn Silverhair

[achinca]

Initiative: enemies, [action stopped here], Maesyn Axara, Quill, Ryxikor, Savin

Maesyn sees the spell being cast by the woman and tries to understand what it is, how it affect the heroes and how to counter it but his spellcraft knowledge is not strong enough. He goes in full defense mode, expecting the worst.

Axara looks at Maesyn as if he is an enemy and she swings her heavy mace. Luckily for the silver half0elf, her swing is clumsy.

Quill sees Axara’s action and decides to risk his life by staying here and tries to dispel the spell the evil cleric put on the group. Sadly, her magic is too strong for the gnome.

Ryxikor decides to run away from the room given the confusion that reigns in the room. He think the south do it the better option. He moves 10 feet and opens it.

Opening a door is a move action so Ryxikor is still in the room

Savin gets the same look at Axara and he swings his spiked chain twice at Quill, hitting the magician both time, and bring the gnome closes to death.

[/b]Quill: -22HP – Currently at 3/25[/roll] [/b]

The woman, now out of sight from the group is heard doing an incantation. The second EB guard continues to bleed.

Status

Axara spell: L0 6/6, L1 4/5 +0D, L2 2/5 +1D, L3 4/4 + 1D, L4 2/2 + 0D
Turning attempts left: 5/5
CLW Wand 1d8+3 – 28 charges left
Ryxikor – Protection from Evil (+2 Ac +2 saves vs. evil) – 65 /70 left –
Savin: Bark skin potion (+2 AC) – 175/180 remaining
Confusion: Round 2/7
Bardic Music: 6/7 left
Ammunition:
Axara: 0 bolts
Maesyn 0 bolts
Ryxikor: 0 arrow

[puffmagicdragon]

Assuming Quill tells us she has gone invisible

Ryxikor, acting normal momentarily, finds himself at the southern door. Realizing something must have kicked his instincts of survival in, as he understands he has a straight path out of this place. Hearing the woman chanting, possible casting a spell, Ryx wonders what has happened to her or where she could have disappeared to.

Hearing Quill's warning, the renegade elf's question is answered. Having just received two more, Ryx grabs his one item for self preservation. While he unsheathes organripper with his left hand, he grabs a potion off his potion belt with his right. He uncorks the vial with his lean dexterous thumb, and quaffs the contents down quickly. Once the effects start working, Ryx turns invisible himself, and backs thru the doorway a few steps.


HP: 45/52
AC: 21

free action: unsheathe dagger
free action: grab potion
move action: move 10' to K9
standard action: drink invisibility potion

next round confusion behavior: [roll0]

01–10 Attack caster with melee or ranged weapons (or close with caster if attack is not possible).
11–20 Act normally.
21–50 Do nothing but babble incoherently.
51–70 Flee away from caster at top possible speed.
71–100 Attack nearest creature (for this purpose, a familiar counts as part of the subject’s self).

[Ouroborosi]

Unable to evade the panicky attacks from the plains man. Quill reflexly tried to shield his face with his arms. The wizard could have sworn one or both of his arms broke with this attack

Only to be hit in his chest by a second swing. And a loat crack can be heard. Quill wants to scream out in pain as the air is knocked out of his lungs.

Only Adrenaline and the will to live prevents him to not faint at that moment.

As every second seems to take half a minute Quill has no problem identifying the spell the evil cleric casting.

Still struggling for air Quill uses his link with his familiar to collect one of his light healing potion in his belt pouch

"She =ugh= cas-ting a invisibility spelllll" The gnome warns is allies as his mouth is filled with blood.

Seeing Axara flee there are two option out for him but trust his mind more then his legs to get away from danger.

With a wave of his arms he burns his prepared * Major Image spell and a wall surround the gnome (and the bard to if he didn't move)

Only a small hole is stationed on both sides so the familiar can report back what happened. (the hole is on ground level so one has to lay down to look through it)


Two illusion walls between Quill and possible Maesyn.
This makes us out of sight and Savin should attack ES1
(It is confusion if it is panic enough to hit an allie there should be no way one looks through an illusion in that state)

a hole small enough for the weasel to get through

If/when the confusion attack is over i like to use the illusion walls as a illusion of an animated wall or two. But now they do as just walls keeping the ranger away.

I doubt asking my weasel to get the healing potion gets me to drink it this round. If yes please roll (but i doubt it)

[LtPowers]

AC: 16 (17 if I got the chain shirt +1)
HP: 29/29
Spells: bard: 0 2/3, 1 4/5, 2 2/3; 3 1/1 sorc: 0 3/3
Bardic Music: 6/7

Maesyn sees Quill take two strong hits and realizes the Gnome won't last much longer. But casting a healing spell would leave Maesyn vulnerable... if he cast it from where he stood, Axara might disrupt the spell. And if he moved to the other side of Quill, Savin might do the same... or attack Maesyn next.

The bard tries a distraction. He tumbles backward, trying to avoid Axara's mace, then casts a summoning spell.

Move action: Tumble (half speed) 3 squares to G18.
Tumble check to avoid AoO (DC 15): [roll0]

NOTE: if the Tumble check fails, he'll stop at G17 instead.

Standard action: Cast summon monster II to summon a celestial giant eagle at square G13.


Maesyn Silverhair

[achinca]

Initiative: enemies, [action stopped here], Maesyn Axara, Quill, Ryxikor, Savin

Maesyn tries to tumble past Axara but sadly fails to do so. This gives an opportunity for the priestess to swing her mace ad hit him.

Maesyn: -4HP – Currently at 25/29

The bard ignores the hit and summons a celestial eagle to appear.

Axara looks at Maesyn with sudden fear in her eyes as if she realizes that she just attacked a friend and runs away from the situation

Quill continues his heroic behavior and after recognizing the invisibility spell cast by the woman informs his teammates. He then creates an illusion of a wall around him as Maesyn has moved.

Ryxikor regains his capacity and decides to grab his weapon and an invisbility potion and drinks it. After that he moves 10 feet.

Savin continues to have the same confused look and easily send the eagle that Maesyn summoned back to where it came from.

The group can hear an incantation and the first ebon guard regain consciousness, his wounds partially wounded.. The second EB guard stops breathing.

Status

Axara spell: L0 6/6, L1 4/5 +0D, L2 2/5 +1D, L3 4/4 + 1D, L4 2/2 + 0D
Turning attempts left: 5/5
CLW Wand 1d8+3 – 28 charges left
Ryxikor – Protection from Evil (+2 Ac +2 saves vs. evil) – 64 /70 left –
Savin: Bark skin potion (+2 AC) – 174/180 remaining
Confusion: Round 3/7
Bardic Music: 5/7 left
Invisibility: Ryxikor: Round 699/700 left
Ammunition:
Axara: 0 bolts
Maesyn 0 bolts
Ryxikor: 0 arrow

[puffmagicdragon]

Just after unsheathing organripper and drinking an invisibility potion, Ryx gets confused about what is going on and runs away from the situation, heading down a hallway and into a previously inspected room.


HP: 45/52
AC: 21

move action: 30'
move action 30'

next round confusion behavior: [roll0]

01–10 Attack caster with melee or ranged weapons (or close with caster if attack is not possible).
11–20 Act normally.
21–50 Do nothing but babble incoherently.
51–70 Flee away from caster at top possible speed.
71–100 Attack nearest creature (for this purpose, a familiar counts as part of the subject’s self).

[Ouroborosi]

Assistant, please keep me up to date of the happenstance in both rooms
Your a real friend. Not unlike others.

Quill spoke thanks to his emphatic link with his familiar.
No healing means he has to let go of the spell he just created.
As he pours down the potion that barely managed to swallow at all.
He loses concentration. And gains the knowledge the enchantment school has less flaws then his choose one.

the wall still remains. next round i will probably dismiss is al together throw a web spell and move away. Worthless spell

[razorback]

Savin stumbles about, like a man drunk, as he flails out after striking Quill then destroying the summoned eagle.
His face contorts as varying expression cover his face until it settles on a look of of anger as he looks about the room and hallway, death on his face.

[LtPowers]

AC: 16 (17 if I got the chain shirt +1)
HP: 25/29
Spells: bard: 0 2/3, 1 4/5, 2 1/3; 3 1/1 sorc: 0 3/3
Bardic Music: 6/7

Maesyn carefully steps forward toward Quill, knowing the wall must be an illusion -- Quill is an illusionist, after all. But he hopes the wall will protect him from Savin as much as it does Quill. This also allows him to step out of sight of Axara, should she decide to start attacking again.

He stops his inspiring oratory. "Quill, do you have any dispel magic scrolls remaining? I don't know how else to counter this chaos."

He also casts a healing spell on the Gnome.

Move action: Move to G15.

Standard action: cure light wounds on Quill: [roll0]


Maesyn Silverhair

[achinca]

Initiative: enemies, [action stopped here], Maesyn Axara, Quill, Ryxikor, Savin

Maesyn stops his inspiration of his totally confused teammates and figures out that the wall is simply one of Quill’s illusions. He goes next to the “wall” and pass his hand through it and heals the injured Quill. He asks the gnome if he has any access to a dispel magic spell.

Quill: +12HP – Currently at 15/25
Also, Maesyn cannot go inside the illusion because when Quill made it around him, Maesyn had move away.

Axara has a totally panicked look in her face as she keep fleeing away.

The weasel, as a good assistant informs Quill of what is happening outside the illusionary wall. Quill lose concentration on the spell, picks up a healing potion and drinks it.

Quill: +6HP – Currently at 21/25

The invisible Ryxikor suddenly turns scared again and decides to run away.

Savin continues to have the crazed murderous looks and attacks the nearest visible enemy in the room. He hits the guard laying on the ground and renders him unconscious and bleeding.

The group can hear another incantation and 3 big, powerfully build dogs with a short , rest red fur with black marking, black teeth and black tongue appears. Their red eyes glow as they open their jaws and a cone of fire engulfs the plainsman. His reflexes are fast enough only to avoid part of the damages from one monster.

Savin: -6-7-4 = -16 – Currently at 44/60
A confused character will automatically attack who ever attack him. So Razor, pick your target.

Spell and Monster recognition
Knowledge of the plane to recognize it is an Hell Hound
Spell is an augmented Summon Monster spell

Status

Axara spell: L0 6/6, L1 4/5 +0D, L2 2/5 +1D, L3 4/4 + 1D, L4 2/2 + 0D
Turning attempts left: 5/5
CLW Wand 1d8+3 – 28 charges left
Ryxikor – Protection from Evil (+2 Ac +2 saves vs. evil) – 63 /70 left –
Savin: Bark skin potion (+2 AC) – 173/180 remaining
Confusion: Round 4/7
Insire Courage: 1/5 left
Invisibility: Ryxikor: Round 698/700 left
Illusion wall: 2/3 round left
Ammunition:
Axara: 0 bolts
Maesyn 0 bolts
Ryxikor: 0 arrow

[Ouroborosi]

Thankful for the bards concern the wizard knots and points to one of his scroll cases. "Only one the one in the middle"

"Our crazed friend on the other side is attacked from several direction by fire" Quill said as he reports his familiars findings back to the bard.

"We heard another icantation and dog barking. Sounds like Conjuration magic to me"

"I am going to remove the wall, could you be a dear and fetch and cast the scroll for me? With some luck we can free Savin and dispel some of the dogs in the process to"

ooc: removing the illusion is a free action

if tries an area dispell Quill action depends on the result.

Is savin still confused Quill will cast a mirror image infront of him.
If it suceeds Quill will summon a celestial dog to sniff out the cleric.

If Maesyn doesn't go for the scroll Quill will sigh and does it himself.
(if it is a free action quill will move the dancing lights away before the scroll is casted) i won't roll as i have no idea what action it will take at the moment.

[razorback]

Savin, practically frothing at the mouth turns towards the creatures attack him.

He says something incomprehensible as he lashes out with his chain.


Savin
AC ~19; Current ~ 21
HP ~ 60; Current ~44

Free Action
Growl and froth

Full Round Action
Random attacks against
1-ES1
2-H1
3-H2
4-H3

Attack #1 [roll0]
[roll1]
Crit Conf
[roll2]
Damage
[roll3]

Attack #2 [roll4]
[roll5]
Crit Conf
[roll6]
Damage
[roll7]

Effects ~
Inspire courage - +1 to hit/damage
Barkskin - +2 to AC; 172 left

[puffmagicdragon]

Seeing and hearing Axara not too far away, Ryx goes to check on her.


HP: 45/52
AC: 21

move 30' to S11

next round behavior: [roll0]

01–10 Attack caster with melee or ranged weapons (or close with caster if attack is not possible).
11–20 Act normally.
21–50 Do nothing but babble incoherently.
51–70 Flee away from caster at top possible speed.
71–100 Attack nearest creature (for this purpose, a familiar counts as part of the subject’s self).

[Ouroborosi]

As Quill follows the instruction of his familiar he takes his last and only dispel magic scroll and as his illusion disappears so does the haze in the human eye. together with two of the hell hounds.

[LtPowers]

AC: 16 (17 if I got the chain shirt +1)
HP: 25/29
Spells: bard: 0 2/3, 1 3/5, 2 1/3; 3 1/1 sorc: 0 3/3
Bardic Music: 6/7

I'm happy to cast the dispel spell to free Quill to use a different one. We can just use Quill's results, although my caster level is one higher. Maesyn doesn't need to roll to read the spell since dispel magic is on the Bard spell list and he can cast 3rd-level spells.

If not, Maesyn will move to G13 to assess the situation. He fires a crossbow bolt if he can get a clear shot at one of the hellhounds:

Crossbow (+1 morale): [roll0]
Damage (+1 morale): [roll1]


Maesyn Silverhair

[achinca]

Initiative: enemies, [action stopped here], Maesyn Axara, Quill, Ryxikor, Savin

Maesyn thinks about grabbing the scroll from Quill and cast it but because of the illusionary wall between him and Savin, the silver half-elf decides to walk through the illusion and fires his cross bow. The bolt hit one of the hell hounds (H1).

Axara stops her fleeing and starts babbling incoherently talking abouts gods, demons, mothers, sexual positions and the need the stay hydrated.

Quill with the assistance of his weasel, grabs a scroll and casts the spell of dispel magic. Savin’s mind, which was in a mist of fog of confusion, is suddenly clear. Two of the hell hounds disappear and return to the hell they came from. Sadly the protective illusionary wall disappears too.

The invisible Ryxikor notices the bubbling Axara and wonders what is going on. He approaches her but stay invisible.

Savin who now has a clear mind swings his spiked chain at the remaining hell hound. He hits it twice, drawing significant blood (<50%HP)

The unconscious guard stops bleeding.

Another incantation can be heard and another evil fire dog appears right behind Quill. The remaining hound tries to bite Savin but fails to do so. The newly arrived hound breathes a cone of fire that engulf both Quill and Maesyn. The bard is able to avoid some of the flame but not the gnome.

Quill: -6 – Currently at 15/25
Maesyn: -3 – Currently at 22/29

Status

Axara spell: L0 6/6, L1 4/5 +0D, L2 2/5 +1D, L3 4/4 + 1D, L4 2/2 + 0D
Turning attempts left: 5/5
CLW Wand 1d8+3 – 28 charges left
Ryxikor – Protection from Evil (+2 Ac +2 saves vs. evil) – 62 /70 left –
Savin: Bark skin potion (+2 AC) – 172/180 remaining
Confusion: Round 5/7
Insire Courage: 2/5 left
Invisibility: Ryxikor: Round 697/700 left
Ammunition:
Axara: 0 bolts
Maesyn 0 bolts
Ryxikor: 0 arrow

[Ouroborosi]

"Could you move over for a bit M? " Quill ask with a shaken voice.

When moving to G13 releases his prepared spell on the hell hound a Lightning Bolt leaves his finger tips and [roll0]

[puffmagicdragon]

Once Axara runs back to the fight, the invisible Ryx backtracks his way back also, drawing his short sword as he goes.


HP: 45/52
AC: 21, 23 vs whomever he is facing.

Move action: 60' to M7
Free action: draw short sword

next round behavior: [roll0]

01–10 Attack caster with melee or ranged weapons (or close with caster if attack is not possible).
11–20 Act normally.
21–50 Do nothing but babble incoherently.
51–70 Flee away from caster at top possible speed.
71–100 Attack nearest creature (for this purpose, a familiar counts as part of the subject’s self).

[achinca]

Initiative: enemies, [action stopped here], Maesyn Axara, Quill, Ryxikor, Savin

Maesyn moves 5 feet, loads his crossbow and fires it at the wounded hell hound. The bolt strikes the animal very well, bringing it to the brink of going back to the hell it came from. (HP<20%)

Axara stops babbling incoherently and looks for an enemy. She looks south and then north and decide to go north.

Quill moves 5 feet and unleashes lighting bolts on the hell hound which attacked him, bringing the hound to the brink too. (HP<20%)

The invisible Ryxikor feels the urge to attack Axara and follows her while staying invisible.

Savin loving having control of his action finishes the wounded hell hound and sends it back where it belongs.

Another incantation can be heard and the wounded ebon spur guard regain consciousness as his wounds heal.

Status

Axara spell: L0 6/6, L1 4/5 +0D, L2 2/5 +1D, L3 4/4 + 1D, L4 2/2 + 0D
Turning attempts left: 5/5
CLW Wand 1d8+3 – 28 charges left
Ryxikor – Protection from Evil (+2 Ac +2 saves vs. evil) – 61 /70 left –
Savin: Bark skin potion (+2 AC) – 171/180 remaining
Confusion: Round 6/7
Inspire Courage: 3/5
Invisibility: Ryxikor: Round 696/700 left
Ammunition:
Axara: 0 bolts
Maesyn 0 bolts
Ryxikor: 0 arrow

[puffmagicdragon]

Confused and not sure what to do, Ryx flees the situation, ending up back where he was with Axara, standing there by himself, breathing hard and holding both his weapons.


HP: 45/52
AC: 21

Move action: 60' away, back to where he was last round

next round behavior: [roll0]

01–10 Attack caster with melee or ranged weapons (or close with caster if attack is not possible).
11–20 Act normally.
21–50 Do nothing but babble incoherently.
51–70 Flee away from caster at top possible speed.
71–100 Attack nearest creature (for this purpose, a familiar counts as part of the subject’s self).

[razorback]

Savin, enraged at being a pawn, turns towards the guard as spittle flies from his mouth.
"You and your unholy brethren had a chance at life. Now taste hell!"


Savin
AC ~19; Current ~ 21
HP ~ 60; Current ~44

Free Action
Growl and froth

Full Round Action
Attack ES1

Attack #1 with spiked chain
[roll0]
Crit Conf
[roll1]
Damage
[roll2]

Attack #2
[roll3]
Crit Conf
[roll4]
Damage
[roll5]

Effects ~
Inspire courage - +1 to hit/damage
Barkskin - +2 to AC; 170 left

[Ouroborosi]

Evading the sharp teeth of the Hell Hound once.
The Illusionist takes once again a step back. And releases his last prepared magic missile spell at the hell hound praying to every good and natutral god in the gnome pantheon in the process [roll0].

(If Quill can't take a five point step and so risk a AoO for casting a spell he goes into full defence)

[LtPowers]

AC: 16 (17 if I got the chain shirt +1)
HP: 22/29
Spells: bard: 0 2/3, 1 3/5, 2 1/3; 3 1/1 sorc: 0 3/3
Bardic Music: 6/7

Maesyn steps out of Quill's way to allow him to avoid the hell hound's jaws. He then takes a chance... knowing the limited range of healing spells, he takes a guess as to the priestess's location and fires.

5-foot-step to H11.

Standard action: fire crossbow at square G8 (+1 morale). [roll0]
50% miss chance for invisibility (high is good for me): [roll1]
Damage (+1 morale) [roll2]


Maesyn Silverhair

[achinca]

Initiative: enemies, [action stopped here], Maesyn Axara, Quill, Ryxikor, Savin

Maesyn enters the room to give space for Quill to cast his spell safely. Given his knowledge of magic, he figures out where the invisible priestess is most likely standings and fires his bolt. His bolt goes through the space but the silver half-elf gets the final that if the woman had not been invisible, he would have hit her.

Axara regains her lucidity for a few seconds and decides to rejoin her friends as fast as she can.

Quill moves another 5 feet and unleashes his last magic missile spell at the hell hound. The creature disappears in a cloud of sulfur smelling smoke.

The invisible Ryxikor feels the urge again to run away from everyone. His survival skills seem to be in overdrive.

Savin who is tired of being controlled so many times by the Sharrans and the Cyricists strikes the prone guards hard with his spiked chain. He hit him twice, sending the guard into unconsciousness again.

The ebon guard keep bleeding and

Another incantation can be heard and a spiritual long sword appears and attempts to strike Savin. It hits the plainsman, doing minimal damages
Savon: -5HP – Currently at 39/60

Spell and Weapon
Spell is spiritual weapon (spellcraft) and Long sword is Cyric favored weapon (Religion)


Status

Axara spell: L0 6/6, L1 4/5 +0D, L2 2/5 +1D, L3 4/4 + 1D, L4 2/2 + 0D
Turning attempts left: 5/5
CLW Wand 1d8+3 – 28 charges left
Ryxikor – Protection from Evil (+2 Ac +2 saves vs. evil) – 60 /70 left –
Savin: Bark skin potion (+2 AC) – 170/180 remaining
Confusion: Round 7/7
Inspire Courage: 4/5
Invisibility: Ryxikor: Round 695/700 left
Ammunition:
Axara: 0 bolts
Maesyn 1 bolts
Ryxikor: 0 arrow

[Ouroborosi]

"We experienced this kind of spell before. bear in mind she has to see the weapon for it to manoeuvre. She is either still in this room, or just trailing the blade"

The accounted opens his scroll case and as he searches for one of the Mystra decorated scrolls.

He sees Axara behind the smoke he can't help but smile.
"About time you hushed down."

As Axara swings at him with his mace

"I am getting a bit knackered of this" he mumbles with a bit of panic in his voice.

As he picks up his see invisible scroll and casts it instruction the whereabouts of the other cleric woman.

[puffmagicdragon]

Ryx rushes back to the room with the others.


move to K9

[razorback]

Savin, irritated by this flying, magic sword, lashes out where he thinks he heard her incantation come from, face red with fury.


Savin
AC ~19; Current ~ 21
HP ~ 60; Current ~39

Free Action
5 foot step to H-10

Move Action
Listen and spot check to hear/see where the sound of the incantation came from
Listen [roll0]
Spot [roll1]

Standard action - Best guess attack into the square he thinks the invisible caster is
Attack #1 with spiked chain
[roll2]

Crit Conf
[roll3]
Damage
[roll4]




Effects ~
Inspire courage - +1 to hit/damage
Barkskin - +2 to AC; 169 left

[LtPowers]

AC: 16 (17 if I got the chain shirt +1)
HP: 22/29
Spells: bard: 0 2/3, 1 3/5, 2 1/3; 3 1/1 sorc: 0 3/3
Bardic Music: 6/7

Maesyn, wondering if the caster retreated after casting her spell, at least wants to keep her from doing so undetected. If he closes the door behind her, that tells them something. Either she opens the door again, telling them where she is, or she continues to be able to control the sword without opening the door, telling them she is still on this side.

Standard action: cast open/close on door between G7/8.

Move action: Move to I9.


Maesyn Silverhair

[achinca]

Initiative: enemies, [action stopped here], Maesyn Axara, Quill, Ryxikor, Savin

Maesyn moves inside the room and use his magic to close the door to find out in which room the invisible priest is.

Axara loses again her lucidity and Quill as a present and immediate danger. She swings at the gnome and hits him, bruising some of his muscles with her mace.

Quill: -5HP – Currently at 10/25

Quill takes the hit but is not upset at the pretty priestess. He pulls out a scroll of see invisibility and casts it on himself. He looks in the room and does not see the woman.

The invisible Ryxikor returns towards the room, looking for an enemy.

Savin listens to where the incantation came from and tries to spot the woman and concludes that the was in the other room..

The ebon guard keeps bleeding and the spiritual long sword goes against the door that Maesyn closed, trying to get through it.

Status

Axara spell: L0 6/6, L1 4/5 +0D, L2 2/5 +1D, L3 4/4 + 1D, L4 2/2 + 0D
Turning attempts left: 5/5
CLW Wand 1d8+3 – 28 charges left
Ryxikor – Protection from Evil (+2 Ac +2 saves vs. evil) – 59 /70 left –
Savin: Bark skin potion (+2 AC) – 169/180 remaining
Inspire Courage: 5/5
Invisibility: Ryxikor: Round 694/700 left
Ammunition:
Axara: 0 bolts
Maesyn 1 bolts
Ryxikor: 0 arrow

[Ouroborosi]

Quill 5 steps away from the confused priestess and empties yet another healing potion in his gut.

[roll0]

As Ryx enters room quill sees no evil intent in his eyes. He waves friendly to him.

He then speaks to to the rest.
"subsequently what next? we embezzle the other door?"

[puffmagicdragon]

Ryxikor, feeling as though he has finally been released from some sort of magick, wonders why the last few seconds have been a haze of confusion. He doesn't ponder the situation too long, quickly realizing danger is still about. Still under the effects of the invisibility potion, Ryx c0cks his head as he stares at the city official, thinking, as the gnome waves to him, What the hell? He sees me, but how? And then the little twerp waves to me, possibly giving away my position...

The elf takes a step closer to Maesyn, and leans in close, "Whats going on?"


HP: 45/52
AC: invisible, 23 vs main opponent, 21 vs others

free action: 5' step
free action: speaking

[LtPowers]

AC: 16 (17 if I got the chain shirt +1)
HP: 22/29
Spells: bard: 0 2/3, 1 3/5, 2 1/3; 3 1/1 sorc: 0 2/3
Bardic Music: 6/7

"We've determined that the priestess is behind that door, still invisible though," Maesyn replies.

He aims his crossbow at the door and readies an action to attack if it opens.

Standard action: Ready an action: Attack square G7 with crossbow if the door opens.


Maesyn Silverhair

[puffmagicdragon]

An invisible Ryx steps up to the door and checks it to make sure it's not locked. If it is, he attempts to pick it. He then opens the door.


HP: 45/52
AC: invisible, 23 vs cleric, 21 vs others

pick lock: [roll0]

[achinca]

Initiative: enemies, [action stopped here], Maesyn Axara, Quill, Ryxikor, Savin

Maesyn explains the situation to all, basically that he has figured out that the priestess is on the other side of the room. He loads his crossbow and is ready to shoot if the door opens.

Axara finally regains her lucidity looks at Quill Sorry Quillmeister! I was under a spell. I owe you one! She enters the room. She stops and says Who are you waving at?

Quill enters the room and waves at the invisible Ryxikor who he is only one he can see and drinks a potion of healing, nearly regaining full health.

Quill: +11HP – Currently at 21/25

The invisible Ryxikor is confused that Quill can see him. Maesyn jumps as he suddenly hears Ryxikor voice next to him, wondering what is going on.

Savin takes a breather, wondering what the next step from the group should be.

The ebon guard keeps bleeding and the spiritual long sword continues to try to go through the door. No sound can be heard from the room where the priestess is.

Status

Axara spell: L0 6/6, L1 4/5 +0D, L2 2/5 +1D, L3 4/4 + 1D, L4 2/2 + 0D
Turning attempts left: 5/5
CLW Wand 1d8+3 – 28 charges left
Ryxikor – Protection from Evil (+2 Ac +2 saves vs. evil) – 58 /70 left –
Savin: Bark skin potion (+2 AC) – 168/180 remaining
Invisibility: Ryxikor: Round 693/700 left
Ammunition:
Axara: 0 bolts
Maesyn 1 bolts
Ryxikor: 0 arrow

[Ouroborosi]

"She screamed just before the chaos started. That we shouldn't be allowed to enter the rift... Hopefully there isn't a portal behind the door or she is getting reinforcements."

As Quill casts a dancing light al centered on one sqaure forming an arrow.
"Invisibility wouldn't do her any good anymore"

(As soon as the cleric shows herself the arrow shaped dancing lights will hover above the evil cleric following her.)

[puffmagicdragon]

Not standing beside the door, but next to it's frame, so when he opens the door, Ryx doesn't get hit with a spell or anything. Then, the elf slings the door open, and turning away, in case something comes out.


move to H8
opens door

[LtPowers]

AC: 16 (17 if I got the chain shirt +1)
HP: 22/29
Spells: bard: 0 2/3, 1 3/5, 2 1/3; 3 1/1 sorc: 0 2/3
Bardic Music: 6/7

"I would suggest we heal up before we open the door," Maesyn suggests as the priestess does not seem inclined to appear. "We might even want to wait for that spiritual weapon spell to expire, as the only thing keeping it from attacking us is that closed door."

He takes the time to put his words into actions, casting a healing spell on Savin.

Move action: stow crossbow.

Standard action: cure light wounds on Savin: [roll0]



Maesyn Silverhair

[achinca]

Initiative: enemies, [action stopped here], Maesyn Axara, Quill, Ryxikor, Savin

Maesyn stow his crossbow and heals Savin. He urges his teammates to wait for the spiritual weapon spell to expire. However, his silver words seem to fall on deaf ears.

Savin: +11HP – Currently at 50/60

Axara nods at Maesyn Good idea Silver Elf! I do have the purge invisibility and dispel magic spell ready to use, to help send that Cyricist meet her god!

Quill reminds his friends that the woman has mentioned as rift and that hopefully, she is not gathering reinforcement. He calls a arrow shaped dancing light that he plan to use as a signal of where the invisible woman is.

The invisible Ryxikor moves next to the door and opens it. The group can see a room full of fog as is the obscuring mist spell has been cast there.

Savin takes a deep breath and enters the room. As he disappears in the fog, the priestess appears and touches him. He feels a curse started to take over him but he is strong will enough to resist it.

The plainsman swings his spiked chain and hits the woman, even with the fog around them.

The ebon guard keeps bleeding. The woman touches Savin and he tries to resists the pain but wounds open on his flesh. The spiritual weapon tries to hit him but fails to do so.

As the woman hurts Savin, she says "Who are you to set yourselves against the might of the Black Sun?

Savin: -19HP – Currently at 31/60

Status

Axara spell: L0 6/6, L1 4/5 +0D, L2 2/5 +1D, L3 4/4 + 1D, L4 2/2 + 0D
Turning attempts left: 5/5
CLW Wand 1d8+3 – 28 charges left
Ryxikor – Protection from Evil (+2 Ac +2 saves vs. evil) – 57 /70 left –
Savin: Bark skin potion (+2 AC) – 167/180 remaining
Invisibility: Ryxikor: Round 692/700 left
Ammunition:
Axara: 0 bolts
Maesyn 1 bolts
Ryxikor: 0 arrow

[razorback]

Savin cries out in pain as sore erupt from his body and blood pores from the wounds.
He hesitates a step before he regains himself, his eye practically afire with rage at the Cyricist.
"Your false god won't protect you, witch."


Savin
AC ~19; Current ~ 21
HP ~ 60; Current ~31


Full attack action
Attack #1 trip attack with spiked chain
[roll0] touch attack
Crit Conf
[roll1]
Opposed strength check
[roll2]
Follow up if successful
[roll3]
Crit Confirmation
[roll4]
Damage
[roll5]


Second attack; if first attack doesn't trip, this will be a trip attack, otherwise regular attack and ignore the opposed strength check, follow up if successful and subsequent crit confirmation that are italicized.
[roll6] touch attack
Crit Conf
[roll7]
Opposed strength check
[roll8]
Follow up if successful
[roll9]
Crit Confirmation
[roll10]
Damage
[roll11]



Effects ~
Inspire courage - +1 to hit/damage
Barkskin - +2 to AC; 167 left

[Ouroborosi]

Quill turns toward Axara "You have a Dispel Magic remaining? If you plan do make an area dispel i advice you don't include this part in the area?"

the arrow points at Ryx at that moment.

He then casts his last Sumon Monster 2 spell as another Celestial Giant Bombardier Beetle apears next to the the evil cleric (F7) as the vermin 5 steps to E6.

It empties it's acid pouch and attempts to bit the cleric.

Attack Smite [roll0] [roll1] attempts smite Acid Spray Dc13 [roll2]

Size/Type: Medium Magical Animal
Hit Dice: 2d8+4 (13 hp)
Initiative: +0
Speed: 30 ft. (6 squares)
Armor Class: 16 (+6 natural), touch 10, flat-footed 16
Base Attack/Grapple: +1/+2
Attack: Bite +2 melee (1d4+1) +1 smite
Full Attack: Bite +2 melee (1d4+1)
Space/Reach: 5 ft./5 ft.
Special Attacks: Acid spray, Smite Evil
Special Qualities: Darkvision 60 ft., vermin traits, Spell Resistance 7
Saves: Fort +5, Ref +0, Will +0
Abilities: Str 13, Dex 10, Con 14, Int Ø, Wis 10, Cha 9
Skills: —
Feats: —
Environment: Warm forests
Organization: Cluster (2-5) or click (6-11)
Challenge Rating: 2
Advancement: 3-4 HD (Medium); 5-6 HD (Large)
Level Adjustment: —

Smite Evil (Su)

Once per day a celestial creature can make a normal melee attack to deal extra damage equal to its HD (maximum of +20) against an evil foe.

Acid Spray (Ex)

When attacked or disturbed, the creature can release a 10-foot cone of acidic vapor once per round. Those within the cone must succeed on a DC 13 Fortitude save or take 1d4+2 points of acid damage. The save DC is Constitution-based.

[puffmagicdragon]

Ryx slinks into the room, staying near the wall and moving to flank the evil cleric.


HP: 52/52
AC: invisible, 23 vs cleric

move 25' to E6

[achinca]

Initiative: enemies, [action stopped here], Maesyn Axara, Quill, Ryxikor, Savin

Maesyn readies his crossbow and waits for Axara to dispel the fog from the room.

Axara smiles and starts her incantation only to see it fail. Come on Mystra. You are under attack. This is not the moment to fail me …..

Quill summons a beetle at the entrance of the fog room. The creature enter the room and see the enemy. It tries to hit her but fail and in anger, unleash a cloud of acid that engulf the priestess and Savin. The plainsman easily defeat the effect of the cloud but the priestess is not that lucky.

The invisible Ryxikor moves inside the room and position himself behind the priestess.

Savin uses his chain to trip the priestess and hit her once she is on the ground, he swings his weapon twice. Only the first time, the metal chain hit the woman.

The dancing light disappear in the room where the heroes are.

The ebon guard keeps bleeding.

The priestess. Roll 5 feet and cast defensively. Although she is prone, she is able to touch Savin and make him bleed even more.

The spiritual weapon tries to hit him but fails to do so.

Savin: -11HP – Currently at 20/60

Status

Axara spell: L0 6/6, L1 4/5 +0D, L2 2/5 +1D, L3 3/4 + 1D, L4 2/2 + 0D
Turning attempts left: 5/5
CLW Wand 1d8+3 – 28 charges left
Ryxikor – Protection from Evil (+2 Ac +2 saves vs. evil) – 56 /70 left –
Savin: Bark skin potion (+2 AC) – 166/180 remaining
Invisibility: Ryxikor: Round 691/700 left
Ammunition:
Axara: 0 bolts
Maesyn 1 bolts
Ryxikor: 0 arrow

[puffmagicdragon]

Ryx watches the evil priestess get tripped then roll, he watches closely and when he has the opportunity, he closes fast at the prone cleric, and attacks with both his short sword and dagger.


HP: 52/52
AC: 23

Free action: 5' step to F5
full round action: attack with short sword and dagger

1st attack short sword:
attack: [roll0] not including any bonus from being invisible
damage: [roll1]
cold damage: [roll2]

2nd attack organripper:
attack: [roll3] not including any bonus from being invisible
damage: [roll4]

3rd attack short sword:
attack: [roll5] not including any bonus from being invisible
damage: [roll6]
cold damage: [roll7]

[razorback]

As more wounds erupt from his body Savin grits his teeth, the muscles in his neck straining, as he growls something and lashes out again against the downed priestess.




Savin
AC ~19; Current ~ 21
HP ~ 60; Current ~20


Full attack action
Attack #1 with spiked chain
[roll0]
Crit Conf
[roll1]

Damage
[roll2]


Second attack;
[roll3]

Crit Confirmation
[roll4]
Damage
[roll5]



Effects ~

Barkskin - +2 to AC; 166 left

[Ouroborosi]

Assistant, I have an important but dangerous job for you.
Quill linked to his familiar.
Travel with the beetle use it as a shield... And give me instruction where to point the dancing light. So I can target the woman with my magic missle wand. A chick after that?

With that his familiar runs toward the celestial beetle, closely followed by the the remaining dancing light.

As the Beetle moves to F6 and tries to smite her
[roll0] [roll1] acid dc 13 [roll2]

The Weasel give instruction and shouts her signal when the light is upon the cleric

With that Quill disgarges a charge from his wand [roll3]

[LtPowers]

AC: 16 (17 if I got the chain shirt +1)
HP: 22/29
Spells: bard: 0 2/3, 1 2/5, 2 1/3; 3 1/1 sorc: 0 2/3
Bardic Music: 6/7

Maesyn, lacking a view into the fogged room, begins another inspiring oratory. As he recites, he moves closer to the side door.

Standard action: inspire courage. Move action: Move to G9.


Maesyn Silverhair

[achinca]

Initiative: enemies, [action stopped here], Maesyn Axara, Quill, Ryxikor, Savin

Maesyn cannot see in the fogged room so he decides to help his friend but starting another oratory about courage that inspires all to be more accurate in their attack and damages.

Powers, Maesyn is 5/7 in Bardic music, right? And G9 as a dying man so Maesyn cannot get there.

Inspired by Maesyn’s words, Axara moves to the entrance of the fogged room, ready to strike if the evil priestess coming within vision. She whispers to the silver half-elf. You are quite a charmer with that voice of yours. I wonder how easy it is for you to get your way ….. ”

Quill once using uses his ingenuity to use his familiar and the summoned beetle to solve the location of the priestess. The beetle moves 5 feet and see the priestess. The familiar, which is next to the summoned celestial, helps Quill direct his arrow, pointing where the priestess is. The beetle tries to hit the woman but but fail and in anger, unleash a cloud of acid that engulf the priestess. This time, the cyricist avoid the acid cloud. The adventuring accountant, helped by the location of the arrow thanks to his link with the beetle fires his wand of magic missiles, burning the priestess. (HP<50%)

Ryxikor appears out of nowhere and attacks the priestess with both of his weapons. He takes advantage of the woman strategically inferior position to bury Organripper and the frost sword in the woman’s chest and throat.

Savin slams his spiked chain at the woman’s neck and pulls, separating the head from the body. The fog and the spiritual weapon immediately disappear and the blood pouring from the severed neck soils an handsome rug.

The ebon guard s bleeding after 24 seconds and keep breathing.

The room is a comfortable suite, with a now ruined handsome rug and walls finished in gleaming dark paneling. A large four-posted bed sits in the corner. Several trunks and armoires complete the furnishings, and a purple banner, emblazoned with the skull-and-sunburst hangs on the far wall.

Axara moves inside the room, goes to the banner and pulls it down. “Let’s burns this symbol of evil!

Status (as of priestess’ death)

Axara spell: L0 6/6, L1 4/5 +0D, L2 2/5 +1D, L3 3/4 + 1D, L4 2/2 + 0D
Turning attempts left: 5/5
CLW Wand 1d8+3 – 28 charges left
Ryxikor – Protection from Evil (+2 Ac +2 saves vs. evil) – 55 /70 left –
Savin: Bark skin potion (+2 AC) – 165/180 remaining
Inspire courage: +1 hit +1 damage
Ammunition:
Axara: 0 bolts
Maesyn 1 bolts
Ryxikor: 0 arrow

[puffmagicdragon]

As the spell effects disappear at the death of the cleric, Ryx looks around the room to make sure there are no other threats. Once he knows all has settled down, he wipes his blades off, returns them to their sheaths, then runs and jumps on the bed, turning in midair, so that he lands on his back facing his comrades. The elf crosses his ankles and reaches back, placing his hands relaxingly behind his head, "So, now what?"

Eventually, the curiosity of the trunks and armoires pulls the rogue off the comfort of the bed to investigate. After flipping the bed up, to be able to look under the mattresses and such, Ryx searches the trunks and armoires. Anything he may find of value or interest he places in a pile near the door along with anything they find searching the cleric.


search: [roll0]
search: [roll1]
search: [roll2]
search: [roll3]

[achinca]

As the elf lays on the bed with his arms behind his head, Axara smiles at him. "This is actually tempting but I doubt you have enough gold to afford my special. May be another time ...... " She smiles even more and turns around, really amused.

The rogue rogue search the bed and finds nothing of interest. The armoires contains personal effect, mainly women clothes not worth their weight but a large iron coffer get the elf's attention.

He searches it and finds a magical trap, a glyph of warding. Using his exceptional disabling devices skill, he is able to bypass the glyph. However, he is not about to open the lock.

In the meantime, Axara kicks the headless body of the servant of Cyric and two pieces of paper fall from her armor.

She picks them up. The first one reads

"Most honored Watchful Skull, Blackwill Akhmelere,

Greetings from your bloody hand, Skull Servant Ethar. As expected, the Sharrans hide their secrets well, but I did discover something that might lead us to understanding their ultimate plan. We aid them in their ritual to create a field of dead magic over the Vast Swamp. Obviously, this is to their advantage as only Shadow magic works within these spaces, but claiming the swamp as a base of operations seems foolish. This incongruity bothered me, and I prayed to the Black Sun to grant me knowledge of their plans. I received no vision, but while living here in one of their old monasteries I discovered the piece of parchment I’ve attached with this letter, praise be to Cyric. I believe it to be the writings of a monk that once lived in the Monastery of the Ebon Dome.

It seems the Sharrans have a secret Roll of Years. Of its origin or accuracy, I can say nothing, but some names seem uncannily close to the history we have witnessed – perhaps even more so than those penned by the Lost Sage, Augathra the Mad. You can see that the Black Chronology seems to span a mere 34 years, but perhaps there is more not revealed by this scrap of parchment. Reading the “Book of the Black” might explain more and tell us what the Sharrans truly plan.

I could not find more writings like this one despite a week of searching. I made subtle inquiries with the Sharrans and Despayr. Despayr seemed to know nothing, but with his kind, it is always hard to tell. The other Sharrans said they did not know what I meant, but talked about how the monks at this monastery went mad – but I sensed some wariness in their postures.

I think we need to find this Book of the Black and "

The other paper list past, present (1374) and future years in the forgotten realms.

See Obsidian Portal, Wiki, Document from the Sharrans

[puffmagicdragon]

The elven mercenary stands up and rubs his chin, "Hmm, I thought for sure I'd have had that one." he says, more to himself than anyone else. Being as it seems they might have cleared this monastery, Ryx gathers everything of interest, armor, weapons, magic and mundane, everything, and retreats back to the room and kitchen where they battled the horned sorcerer, he also carries the locked iron coffer. As the group of heroes discuss what to do next, Ryx searches the kitchen, looking for good edible food or drink.

[LtPowers]

Maesyn examines the Shadow Roll with interest. He looks first at the current year, marked as the Year of Lightning Storms in the traditional Roll. In the Sharran Roll, it's the Year of the Unraveling.

"It seems our current year is marked by the Sharrans as the Year of the Unraveling, though whether this Roll was divined by the Sharran equivalent of a sage, or someone's idea of wishful thinking isn't clear. Regardless, the Unraveling certainly could apply to an effort to unmake the Weave," he points out.

He notes some other interesting points on the calendar. "The Time of Troubles is marked on the Shadow Roll as the Year of Ascension. True of Cyric, Kelemvor, and Mystra, certainly, but not of Shar."

He also points to another year. "Two years ago, the Year of Wild Magic. The Sharrans called this the Year of Dark Returns. That could correspond to the resurrection of Bane."

The Bard ponders the list. "For anything else I'd have to do some research. And of course, the names on the traditional roll have proven to be virtually useless for predicting the future; no doubt the ones on the Shadow Roll are equally ambiguous."


Maesyn Silverhair

[razorback]

Taking a piece of rag left over from one of the guard clothes, Savin wipes the gore from his chain and spear, before wrapping his chain up and leaning on his spear as he listens to Axara and Maesyn.
Knowing he is out of his depth, he lets the others discuss before interjecting.
"So, the Sharran's believe this information to be true. How will you three fare if they this swamp is without magic?" he says to the magic users.

[LtPowers]

"So, the Sharran's believe this information to be true. How will you three fare if they this swamp is without magic?" he says to the magic users.

"Not very well, of course," Maesyn replies. "But we know the Vast Swamp is not a dead magic zone, as we've cast plenty of spells within it. Perhaps the Sharran ritual failed, or perhaps we disrupted their activities before they could complete it."

He ponders their surroundings. "Interestingly, this entire monastery seems to be populated by Cyricists. Perhaps the Sharrans are holed up elsewhere, closer to Despayr's lair. But it also raises the question of what the Cyricists were doing with the dominated pilgrims who came here. Has anyone seen any evidence of them, or their remains?"


Maesyn Silverhair

[achinca]

Ryxikor decides to strip the vanquished enemies of their belonging and bring the unopened small iron coffer back to the kitchen where the group first met the tiefling.

On the now dead cyricist, Ryxikor finds a potion of cure moderate wound, a wand that Axara recognizes as a cure light wound wand with [roll0] charges, and 2 scrolls.

In addition, she was wearing a full plate and a heavy steel shield which both look magical as well as a MW mace and crossbow and 10 bolts.

On the guards, the elf finds 2 potions of cure light wounds, 2 potions of invisibility, 2 breatplate which look magical, 2 MW large steel shield and bastard sword as well as 2 light crossbow and 16 bolts.

Maesyn reviews the note from the Sharrans and easily identify some of milestones. Axara looks at him impressed “I did not know you were such a scholar of history and religion. You never cease to amaze me Maesyn and not too many men can make that claim.

The priestess thinks for a few moments as she reviews the unfinished letter from Ethar, the dead priestess. It seems that this monastery was a Sharrans monastery at first. IT would make sense as it is on the plane of shadows. And apparently they all went crazy, which could explained the burned library we found earlier. It is not a stronghold for Cyricists not from the plane. I wonder if it is a gateway to protect whatever they call the Great Rift ”

Savin cleans his weapon and asks an excellent question about dead magic and its impact on spell casters. Maesyn offers part of an answers and bring in the issue of the dominated parishioners.

Axara looks at the two men before chiding in “The sour of my magic is Mystra. And she helps providing magic through the realms via the Weave. If somehow, the Sharrans would find a way to tear the Weave and replace it by a Shadow Weave, it would prevent myself and anyone using the Weave, such a Quill to be able to cast a spell. Only adept of Shadow magic would be able to cast spell, basically only Sharrans or people tainted by the shadows.

She stops again as Maesyn mentions the pelerins “So they got them in Wheloon under the pretense of being a Mystran temple. They dominated them and whomever could cast magic was sent to the lost refuge while the other where toys for the crazy sadistic sharrans. Once in the lost refuge, they would got through the dust gate and travel to the plane of shadows. Some would become meat for the gharran. The rest would go on the skeleton boat to be brought here. From here, where did they go? I do not recall seeing bodies or signs of these pelerins being massacred. Any ideas?

Status

Axara spell: L0 6/6, L1 4/5 +0D, L2 2/5 +1D, L3 3/4 + 1D, L4 2/2 + 0D
Turning attempts left: 5/5
CLW Wand 1d8+3 – 28 charges left
Ryxikor – Protection from Evil (+2 Ac +2 saves vs. evil) – 20 /70 left –
Savin: Bark skin potion (+2 AC) – 130/180 remaining
Inspire courage: +1 hit +1 damage
Ammunition:
Axara: 0 bolts
Maesyn 1 bolts
Ryxikor: 0 arrow

[puffmagicdragon]

As the others discuss the things that usually cause wars, Ryx prepares for one of those wars, as he thinks of this Despayr. Noticing the potions of invisibility, if nobody objects, he places them in his pouch. As the conversation dies down, Ryx asks, "Are we prepared to move on? There is a pathway leading out, from that area." pointing to the north.

[razorback]

"I could use some healing before we move out." Savin says with a grin, noticing the open wounds that have begun to clot over.
"Give me a few moments." with that he begins rifling through his pack until he pulls out a wand.

[achinca]

Axara looks at Ryxikor. "I am ready to go. The sooner we stop this blasphemy on Mystra's Weave, the better I will feel."

As Savin looks for his wand, the priestess stops him. "Keep your wand for when I cannot help you. Let me use the party wand." She heals him 5 times, nearly healing 100% of the wounds created by the Cyricist.

Status

Axara spell: L0 6/6, L1 4/5 +0D, L2 2/5 +1D, L3 3/4 + 1D, L4 2/2 + 0D
Turning attempts left: 5/5
CLW Wand 1d8+3 – 23 charges left
Ryxikor – Protection from Evil (+2 Ac +2 saves vs. evil) – 15 /70 left –
Savin: Bark skin potion (+2 AC) – 125/180 remaining
Inspire courage: +1 hit +1 damage
Ammunition:
Axara: 0 bolts
Maesyn 1 bolts
Ryxikor: 0 arrow

[razorback]

Savin nods his thanks to the priestess before readjusting has backpack.
"You are right. Let us end this fiendish plan and remove ourselves from the abysmal place. I prefer a bit of sunshine and fresh are compared to this stagnant and dead world."

[achinca]

Axara smiles at Savin "I am with you plainsman. I am tired of not being able to see much and being blind to anything 60 feet away. I wish we could have been better prepared but it is what it is. The sooner we figure out what is happening, the sooner we go back to the material plane."

She stops and sees Ryxikor foraging for food "The people living here, other than the tiefling were not from the plane of shadows so I think the food should be all right. And I wonder what is in the iron coffer. I know you could not open the lock. How about breaking it?"

[Ouroborosi]

Although his wounds are almost healed. Quill whipers silently pain the assault that Savin gave him have taken a number on him mentally.

He only knots when Savin had asked if he would be in trouble if magic would be taken away from him.

He is tired and as the gnome leaves for a more quite place he takes the scrolls from the evil cleric as well as the unidentified (x) potion taken from Kirians.

As he sits down he he unbottles the potion and takes a sniff from it craft Alchemy [roll0]

As bottles it again he looks over the scrolls (using his read magic spell if it fails)

Spell craft [roll1] [roll2]

Tired out by the repeated casting of spells. Quill rests his eyes for a bit..
And almost instantly falls asleep.

Much to the irritation of his familiar who waits for her dried chick

(ooc: feel free to wake him. If the group wants to carry on it is no problem.)

[razorback]

"Well, lady, if yon elf cannot accompish it by skill, I can probably take one of those foul Cyrists weapons and try to smash it open, if we think something in there might be of value to our fight."

[puffmagicdragon]

as the group prepares to finish the trip into the shadow world, Ryx takes the masterfully crafted mace the tiefling carried, and puts it into his haversack.

As if in answer to Savin, the rogue pulls out a crowbar, "Maybe you can pry it open with this."

[LtPowers]

Maesyn uses the wand he keeps to heal himself.

[roll0]


Maesyn Silverhair

[puffmagicdragon]

Once the group gets something done with the coffer, Ryx heads to the room that had the books, turns left and starts down the path to see if it leads to this Despayr all the cultists are afraid of.

[achinca]

Initiative: enemies, [action stopped here], Maesyn Axara, Quill, Ryxikor, Savin

Quill tries to identify the potion and the scroll but is too tired to do so. After a while, he closes his eyes and start snoring.

His assistant seems quite angry so Axara find some dry meat from the reserve and gives it to the weasel. The assistant seems a little suspicious but finally decides to eat it.

Savin decide to use brute force to open the iron coffer that eluded Ryxikor. The elf gives him a crowbar and after a long series of hit, the plainsman finally breaks the lock.
Inside, the warrior finds the equivalent of 1,840 gold in platinum, gold and silver coins. He also find a miniature silver inlaid weirwood harp, a pouch with 4 yellow topazes and a scroll.

Ryxikor pockets the nicely carve mace from the tiefling to add to his collection. As the elf waits for Savin to open the coffer, he feels the effect of the protection from evil spell dissipate.

Maesyn heals himself back to full health.

Axara tries to decipher the scrolls but fails to do so. Angry, she starts an incantation and read the scroll and looks a little impressed “We have a scroll of Divine Power, a scroll of Greater Magic Weapon and more importantly, the iron coffer contained a raise dead scroll. Good to know if one of us meets his destiny. All we would need is 5,000 gold pieces.”

The group eats from the food reserve of the Cyricists and when everyone is ful, they wakeup the accountant gnome. “Time to wakeup Quillmeister! The Great Rift is waiting for us. gold pieces.

During the small dinner, Maesyn feel the bark skin spell to stop working.

The group decides to continue to push with Ryxikor leading the way on the trail out of the room with the skulls and the candles and the books.

A well-worn path leads through a thicket to the east and down the bluff. The gray trail blends into the shadowy terrain until it is wallowed by darkness. Looking in that direction, the group gets the sense of a vast openness, a void that is a disturbing contrast to the sense of confinement that the group has felt since entering this plane.
Status

Axara spell: L0 6/6, L1 4/5 +0D, L2 2/5 +1D, L3 3/4 + 1D, L4 2/2 + 0D
Turning attempts left: 5/5
CLW Wand 1d8+3 – 23 charges left
Ammunition:
Axara: 0 bolts
Maesyn 0 bolts
Ryxikor: 0 arrow

[Ouroborosi]

scratches his head Quill mumbles still a bit asleep. "Before we go are we sure our prisoners are secure? two in the kitchen and one near miss headless."

[puffmagicdragon]

Ryx takes his normal position, guarding the rear, and makes every effort to not let the group get snuck up on from behind.

[achinca]

Quill mentions the still breathing enemies. Using his rope, Ryxikor ties the unconscious men who have been stripped of all armors and weapons.

The group decides to continue its search for the dragon called Despayr but Axara real concern is the tear in the Weave.

After leaving the Ebon Dome, the group is in the Shadow Plane version of the Vast Swamp. Luckily for them, the trail is well marked. After following it for about 10 minutes, the group arrives at a deep canyon set directly in the Shadow Swamp. On 'all sides, swamp water flows or trickles into the canyon, falling over 100 feet to splash in the waters below. Despite the constant influx of dark fluids, the water at the bottom of the Black Rift never rises and the swamp never drains.

As the group round a low hummock in the swamp, it see a squat stone cabin dimly illuminated by flaming posts that flank the walkway. To the west is a short pier with two rowboats tied to it, also it by a flaming post. A suspension footbridge connects pier and the cabin.

The group hears the dull roar of moving water; beyond the cabin, the water falls into an unknown expanse.

Marching Order: Savin, Axara, Quill, Maesyn, Ryxikor. You are about 120 feet from the cabin. Everyone except Axara can see. The rest is shadowy illumination (20% miss). Axara only sees at 60 feet

Status

Axara spell: L0 6/6, L1 4/5 +0D, L2 2/5 +1D, L3 3/4 + 1D, L4 2/2 + 0D
Turning attempts left: 5/5
CLW Wand 1d8+3 – 23 charges left
Ammunition:
Axara: 0 bolts
Maesyn 0 bolts
Ryxikor: 0 arrow

[razorback]

Savin, chain wrapped around his arm, puts his spear back and takes out his bow, moving as quietly as he can, as he moves out a little ahead of everyone else.


Hide
[roll0]
Move Silently
[roll1]

[Ouroborosi]

"Another boat?" Quill whimpers.

[achinca]

Savin moves forward and 50 feet from the swamp cabin stops. The entrance is there the flaming post it. He does not see any creature on the suspended bridge or near the entrance to the cabin.

Quill once again feels queasy about going on a boat. The priestess whispers "If there is a set of bridge across this rift, I am not sure using a boat is required. It could help or hurt, who knows what kind of monster lurk in this swamp. I wonder what they are used for."

[Ouroborosi]

"Maybe our friendly black dragon needs fresh meat? And it is just a fishers boat?"
Quill replies hopefully

[puffmagicdragon]

The elf watches the plainsman as he scouts ahead, feeling uneasy about his friend moving ahead by himself. Ryx unshoulders his short bow, draws an arrow, and quietly follows Savin, probably without the plaisman even knowing it, whispering, "Stay here." to the others.


Ryx is following Savin but 25' behind him, afterall Savin was in the front of the group and Ryx in the back.

hide: [roll0]
move silent: [roll1]

[puffmagicdragon]

hmm, forgot to roll spot and listen checks in IC.

spot: [roll0]
listen: [roll1]

[achinca]

Savin is on the trail, 50 feet from the first wall of the swamp cabin.

25 feet behind him, a silent Ryxikor follows. However, the elf does not hear or see anything in the shadows.

Axara smiles at the gnome "Quillmeister, these row boats could be for fishing or patrolling the swamp or move from one place to another. I think that the bridges might be a better bet to travel in my opinion."

The plainsman focuses his eyes on a the shadowy structure and then finally notices a creature. Sitting on the corner of the walkway around the house, he sees an armored canine-like creature laying there.

[Ouroborosi]

"Concured, let's take the bridge. It would be severe if we leave and someone we missed frees our prisoners."

[puffmagicdragon]

Ryxikor keep a vigilant post, keeping his eye on Savin, and searching for any other dangers.


Spot: [roll0]
Listen: [roll1]

[razorback]

Savin, after noticing the creature, sinks down, hidden. He extends his arm, palm out, towards his companion. Once he spots Ryx and the others, he pushes his hand down and waves the forward, cautioning them as best he can.

[puffmagicdragon]

Ryx motions the others to move up, carefully.

[achinca]

Axara nods at Quill “I agree with you, Master Gnome. The bridges are a better solution assuming no one cuts them while we walk on it. Remember the Tomb of Chonis suspended bridge mess?

Ryxikor tries to spot or hear something but does not pick up anything other than the usual noise of a swamp and the waterfall.

Savin signals Ryxikor to be cautious and to join him.

Ryxikor motions the rest of the group to join them.

Axara, Maesyn and Quill move forward. Although they have very loud for someone with has good ears at Ryxikor, the canine like creature does not seem to have heard them.

The entire group is now 50 feet from the swamp cabin.

[Ouroborosi]

Drawing his magic missle wand in his right and the lighting bolt in the left.

[puffmagicdragon]

After waiting a few moments to see what the others want to do, Ryx sighs and releases two arrows at the creature.


HP: 52/52
AC: 19

Full round action: both attacks with bow
attack 1: [roll0]
damage: [roll1]

attack 2: [roll2]
damage: [roll3]

[razorback]

As the elf lets loose with his bow, the twang still in the air, a heartbeat later Savin lets loose 3 shots in rapid succession as he fires at the beast.


Achinca, how many of the 120 rounds from your last update does Savin still have in effect for Barkskin?

Savin
AC ~19; Current ~ 21
HP ~ 60; Current ~59


Full Round Action

Attack #1 Longbow
[roll0]

Crit Conf
[roll1]

Damage
[roll2]

Attack #2 Longbow (Rapid Shot)
[roll3]

Crit Conf
[roll4]

Damage
[roll5]

Attack #3 Longbow
[roll6]

Crit Conf
[roll7]

Damage
[roll8]


Effects ~

Barkskin - +2 to AC; ??? left

[Ouroborosi]

As Quill sees the arrows fly he readies his wands. If the hound still stands after the pounding he unleashes a charge from his magic missle wand.

If not he delays as he readies the lighting bolt wand hoping to catch more enemies with it.

[achinca]

Quill draws both of his wands, like a gunslinger and waits for what is next.

Ryxikor aims with his bow and fires two arrows in succession. They both hit their target. However, it looks like the wounds caused by the arrows heals immediately.

The armored canine like creature points its snout in Ryxikor direction. It opens its mouth to reveal two sets of jaws framing a lolling, barbed tongue.

Savin fires 3 arrows in succession and only one hits the monster. Once again, the wound heal partially.

It roars and jump in the water and starts swimming. The creature is quite fast.

Quill does not hesitate and fires his magic missile wand and burns the creature. The wounds do not seem to heal.

The creature swims all the way to the dock and another one appears near the swamp cabin.

INITIATIVE PLEASE

Savin potion of tress bark effect has dissipated as the group ate at the monastery

The plane is shadowy illumination (20% miss). Axara only sees at 60 feet. Do not forget to roll for the 20% miss

Status

Axara spell: L0 6/6, L1 4/5 +0D, L2 2/5 +1D, L3 3/4 + 1D, L4 2/2 + 0D
Turning attempts left: 5/5
CLW Wand 1d8+3 – 23 charges left
Ammunition:
Axara: 0 bolts
Maesyn 0 bolts
Ryxikor: 0 arrow
Savin: 2 arrows

[Ouroborosi]

Seeing how only the wound he inflicted the gnome starts to think up loud.


"Interesting, seems like a classic case of Nullam inuersam Repugnantia Reversed Magic Resistance." "If anyone has a magic weapon on hand step forward." Quill is surprised on how calm he remains.

[puffmagicdragon]

Ryx fires off two more quick arrows at whichever creature he has an easier shot at.


HP: 52/52
AC: 19

full round action: two bow attacks
Attack 1: [roll0]
damage: [roll1]

Attack 2: [roll2]
damage: [roll3]

[LtPowers]

AC: 17
HP: 29/29
Spells: bard: 0 2/3, 1 2/5, 2 1/3; 3 1/1 sorc: 0 2/3
Bardic Music: 5/7

Maesyn draws his rapier, though he isn't sure it'll do much good given how quickly the creatures' wounds healed. "Suggestions?"


Maesyn Silverhair

[achinca]

Initiative: Axara, Ryxikor, enemies, [action stopped here], Maesyn, Quill, Savin

Axara moves ahead of Quill and takes a total defense position to protect the wizard.

Ryxikor fires again two arrows at the monster in the water. This time, only the first one hit and a lot of the damages auto heal.

The first armored canine like creature gets out of the water and moves next to Axara, ready to attack her next round. The second creature does a double move to be ready to attack Savin next.

Quill gives his own version of why the arrows do not hurt the creatures as much as they should. Maesyn asks for suggestions.

Axara yells “I think that these monsters must have some kind of damage reduction which makes the attack from the arrows less efficient. Does anyone knows anything about these creatures?

Status

The plane is shadowy illumination (20% miss). Axara only sees at 60 feet. Do not forget to roll for the 20% miss
Axara spell: L0 6/6, L1 4/5 +0D, L2 2/5 +1D, L3 3/4 + 1D, L4 2/2 + 0D
Turning attempts left: 5/5
CLW Wand 1d8+3 – 23 charges left
Ammunition:
Axara: 0 bolts
Maesyn 0 bolts
Ryxikor: 1 arrow
Savin: 2 arrows

[Ouroborosi]

"Even the abjuration spell of Donec sagittis, Protection from Arrows. Can be overcome by magical projectals. Incase you missed it before"

Quill puts away his lighting bolt wand knowing he will harm his allies if he did so. And wipes up his yellow shocking grasp wand.

Attack the C1 dog 1d20+5 (+2 melee though attack, +3 bonus against metal)

is the damage 1d6 electric? or is the wand level 3 making it 3d6.. Also the dog is wet any bonus?

[puffmagicdragon]

"Axara, what are you doing, get behind me." the elf says harshly to the cleric. Ryx drops his bow and unsheathes his dagger and short sword, after whispering the words to awaken the magick of the sword, he attacks the creature furiously.


HP: 52/52
AC: 21 vs C1, 19 vs all others

free action: drop bow
free action: unsheathe weapons
free action: 5' step to S21
free action: speak
full round action: 3 attacks with sword and dagger

attack 1 (sword): [roll0]
damage: [roll1]
cold damage: [roll2]

attack 2 (dagger): [roll3]
damage: [roll4]

attack 3 (sword): [roll5]
damage: [roll6]
cold damage: [roll7]

[LtPowers]

AC: 17
HP: 29/29
Spells: bard: 0 2/3, 1 2/5, 2 1/3; 3 1/1 sorc: 0 2/3
Bardic Music: 5/7

Maesyn stays out of the way but recites an inspiring oratory to encourage his teammates. Before doing so, though, he tells them what he knows of these creatures.


Maesyn Silverhair

[razorback]

Savin, surprised by the creatures sudden movement, dodges a bit as he drops his bow and pulls forth his chain, getting into a better spot as he prepares to unless upon the weird dog-like creatures.
"Back to whatever cesspool that created you, fiend."


Savin
AC ~19; Current ~ 21
HP ~ 60; Current ~59

Free action
5ft step so he is flanking C1 with Axara (I can't get the map to line up so I R-21) while dropping bow and taking out spiked chain

Full Round Action

Attack #1 with spiked chain against C1
[roll0] including +2 for flanking

Crit Conf
[roll1] including +2 for flanking

Damage
[roll2]

Attack #2 with spiked chain against C1
[roll3] including +2 for flanking

Crit Conf
[roll4] including +2 for flanking

Damage
[roll5]



Effects ~

[achinca]

Initiative: Axara, Ryxikor, enemies, [action stopped here], Maesyn, Quill, Savin

Maesyn realizes that these creatures are canoloths, evil extraplanar of the yugoloth families of monster. He mentions to the group to avoid being hit by the tongue because of paralysis risk. He also indicates that they have immunity and resistance but he is not sure which one. He knows that they have a damage resistance that can be bypassed by magic (like all damage resistance) and GOOD aligned characters. He says all of this in his oratory style which makes his ally move efficient at hitting and damaging enemies.

Quill realizes that the lack of damages from the arrows was not due to a protection from arrows type of spell like abilities. He touches the monster with his shocking grasp. However, the electric damage does not affect the monster.

Maesyn realizes that they have resistance to electricity but not immunity.

Savin goes into the shallow bog to flank the canoloth with Axara. Given the difficulty of the terrain, he can only swing his chain once. He hits the creature hard but due to the damage reduction, does lhalf the damages he would have expected to do.

Getting into the bog is a 10 foot move (as I indicated on the map) so only standard and not full action for Savin this round. I also included the +1 from Maesyn oratory skills.

Axara hears Ryxikor concerns and replies “I got to protect the magic users. They cannot be engaged by these monsters. . She swings her magical mace at the canoloth she is flanking with Savin. She hits the monster hard, doing maximum damages and the canoloth shows no sign of healing, starting to bleed significantly (HP <50%).

Ryxikor moves 5 feet and triple attack the monster. Only the first two attacks hit their target and once again, the damages are less than Ryxikor would expect. In addition, there is no effect from the frost spell.

Maesyn realizes that they have resistance to cold but not immunity.

The first armored canine like creature gets out of the water and moves next to Axara, ready to attack her next round. The second creature does a double move to be ready to attack Savin next.

Quill gives his own version of why the arrows do not hurt the creatures as much as they should. Maesyn asks for suggestions.

Axara yells “I think that these monsters must have some kind of damage reduction which makes the attack from the arrows less efficient. Does anyone knows anything about these creatures?

The first canoloth decides to attack Savin and his him with his tongue doing minimal damage. The warrior strong constitution fights the poison from the tongue. In addition, the plainsman armor strops the razor sharped teeth.

The second canoloth attacks Axara. She cannot avoud the tongue but fight back the poison and her armor deflects the teeth.

Savin: -5HP – Currently at 54/60
Axara: -7HP – Currently at 31/39

Status

The plane is shadowy illumination (20% miss). Axara only sees at 60 feet. Do not forget to roll for the 20% miss
Axara spell: L0 6/6, L1 4/5 +0D, L2 2/5 +1D, L3 3/4 + 1D, L4 2/2 + 0D
Turning attempts left: 5/5
CLW Wand 1d8+3 – 23 charges left
Bard Oratory: +1 Attack + 1 damages
Ammunition:
Axara: 0 bolts
Maesyn 0 bolts
Ryxikor: 1 arrow
Savin: 2 arrows

[puffmagicdragon]

Hitting the creature twice out of his attacks, the elf continues his barrage on the creature, the blades almost a blur as they flash back and forth. Once he finds the openings he wants he lashes out again with both his short sword and organripper.


HP: 52/52
AC: 21 vs C1, 19 vs others

full round attack: 3 melee attacks with sword and dagger
Attack 1 short sword: [roll0]
damage: [roll1]
cold damage: [roll2]
to hit>20: [roll3]

Attack 2 organripper: [roll4]
damage: [roll5]
to hit>20: [roll6]

Attack 3 short sword: [roll7]
damage: [roll8]
cold damage: [roll9]
to hit>20: [roll10]

Nothing includes Maesyn's singing bonuses

[Ouroborosi]

Moving to S23 Quill curses as he unlouds another charge from his magic missle wand again [roll0] hitting the bleeding "dog"

[LtPowers]

Maesyn continues his inspiring oratory.


Maesyn Silverhair

[razorback]

Savin nods to the priestess, trying to get her attention so they can time their blows together at the creature. "Now" he says above the din of battle as he lashes out a moment later.


Savin
AC ~19; Current ~ 21
HP ~ 60; Current ~59

Free action
5ft step so he is flanking C1 with Axara (I can't get the map to line up so I R-21) while dropping bow and taking out spiked chain

Full Round Action

Attack #1 with spiked chain against C1
[roll0] including +2 for flanking

Crit Conf
[roll1] including +2 for flanking

Damage
[roll2]

Attack #2 with spiked chain against C1
[roll3] including +2 for flanking

Crit Conf
[roll4] including +2 for flanking

Damage
[roll5]



Effects ~
Inspire - +1 to hit and damage.

[achinca]

Initiative: Axara, Ryxikor, enemies, [action stopped here], Maesyn, Quill, Savin

Maesyn, having shared his knowledge of the creatures to help his allies fight better and smarter continues his inspiring oratory.

Quill fires his magic missile wand, unleashes deadly energy darts. (HP<20%)

Savin, with the help of Axara flanking double swing his spiked chain, hitting the canaloth twice and breinging it to the brink of sending it back to whatever plane it came from.

Axara swings her mace again but this time does not connect.

Ryxikor continues his attack on the canine like yogoloth. His frost sword is useless but his trusted organripper find the heart of the monster, sending him back to the plane it moves 5 feet and triple attack the monster. Only the first two attacks hit their target and once again, the damages are less than Ryxikor would expect. In addition, there is no effect from the frost spell.

The surviving canoloth tries to attack Axara but the cleric easily avoids both the tongue and the teeth.

Status

The plane is shadowy illumination (20% miss). Axara only sees at 60 feet. Do not forget to roll for the 20% miss
Axara spell: L0 6/6, L1 4/5 +0D, L2 2/5 +1D, L3 3/4 + 1D, L4 2/2 + 0D
Turning attempts left: 5/5
CLW Wand 1d8+3 – 23 charges left
Bard Oratory: +1 Attack + 1 damages
Ammunition:
Axara: 0 bolts
Maesyn 0 bolts
Ryxikor: 1 arrow
Savin: 2 arrows

[puffmagicdragon]

The elf smiles as the group makes progress in this crazy alternate swamp world, killing off one of the weird armored canine-like creatures. Ryx doesn't hesitate, he quickly jumps into a forward roll, rolling past the second creature, then coming up, turning, then trying to bury organripper into it.


HP: 52/52
AC: 21 vs C2

Move Action: tumble to S19
Standard Action: attack with organripper

Tumble: [roll0]
Attack with dagger: [roll1] includes singing
Damage: [roll2] includes singing
to hit>20: [roll3]

[Ouroborosi]

"Didn't you mention, there was an human like creature among the shed? Where is it?" Quill mentions as he releases an other shot at the remaining dog [roll0]

[LtPowers]

Maesyn continues his inspiring oratory.


Maesyn Silverhair

[razorback]

Leaning out, Savin yells to Axara "Back away from it... make it come to you." as he stretches to hit the creature with his chain.


Savin
AC ~19; Current ~ 21
HP ~ 60; Current ~54

Free action
5ft step so he is flanking C1 with Axara (I can't get the map to line up so I R-21) while dropping bow and taking out spiked chain

Full Round Action

Attack #1 with spiked chain against C2
[roll0]

Crit Conf
[roll1]

Damage
[rollv]2d4+6/rollv]


Attack #2 with spiked chain against C2
[roll2]

Crit Conf
[roll3]

Damage
[rollv]2d4+6/rollv]



Effects ~
Inspire - +1 to hit and damage.

[achinca]

Initiative: Axara, Ryxikor, enemies, [action stopped here], Maesyn, Quill, Savin

Maesyn keeps helping his friends be more courageous and inspired fighters, thanks to his excellent oratory skills.

Quill fires his magic missile wand, unleashes deadly energy darts which damage the canoloth for the first time. He mentions a human like creature in the shed but all he gets from Axara is a puzzled look.

Now that C1 is gone, Savin is going to walk around the second canoloth to flank it with Axara. Has he moves, he is surprised to see the reach of the monster tongue. It hits him but his strong build in resistance fight off the poison. Once he is flanking the monster, he swings his chain but his attack is critically terrible.

Savin: -5HP – Currently at 49/60

Axara harness all the goodness in her and hits the monster hard. The mace looks like it is about to connect but at the last instant, the shadows play a trick on Axara eyes and she fails to hit the creature.

Ryxikor successfully tumble past the monster hand buries his dagger in the canine-like but his lack of true goodness his him prevent the damages he can actually do to the monster.

The canoloth has now 3 potential targets. It chooses to attack Axara. The cleric easily avoids the tongue but cannot stay out of the sharp teeth.

Axara: -11P – Currently at 20/39


Status

The plane is shadowy illumination (20% miss). Axara only sees at 60 feet. Do not forget to roll for the 20% miss
Axara spell: L0 6/6, L1 4/5 +0D, L2 2/5 +1D, L3 3/4 + 1D, L4 2/2 + 0D
Turning attempts left: 5/5
CLW Wand 1d8+3 – 23 charges left
Bard Oratory: +1 Attack + 1 damages
Ammunition:
Axara: 0 bolts
Maesyn 0 bolts
Ryxikor: 1 arrow
Savin: 2 arrows

[Ouroborosi]

"Carefull" the gnome mumbles as the priestress started to risk a hand. pointing his wand once again on the creature. [roll0]

[puffmagicdragon]

If Savin doesn't move to flank the creature, Ryx will move five feet into a flanking position. Once ready, the elf attacks again, with all three attacks, only this time, using organripper as his main weapon.


HP: 52/52
AC: 21

free action: 5' step to T19, if Savin moves over there Ryx doesn't
full round action: all 3 melee attacks

1st attack organripper
attack: [roll0]
damage: [roll1]
to hit >20: [roll2]

2nd attack frost short sword
attack: [roll3]
damage: [roll4]
cold damage: [roll5]
to hit >20: [roll6]

3rd attack organripper
attack: [roll7]
damage: [roll8]
to hit >20: [roll9]

[razorback]

Savin bellows his frustration, teeth gritting in anger, as he lashes out at the foul creature.

Savin
AC ~19; Current ~ 21
HP ~ 60; Current ~49



Full Round Action

Attack #1 with spiked chain against C2
[roll0]+2 for flanking


Crit Conf
[roll1]+2 for flanking

Damage
[roll2]

Attack #2 with spiked chain against C2
[roll3]+2 for flanking

Crit Conf
[roll4]+2 for flanking

Damage
[roll5]



Effects ~
Inspire - +1 to hit and damage.

[achinca]

Initiative: Axara, Ryxikor, enemies, [action stopped here], Maesyn, Quill, Savin

Maesyn keeps helping his friends be more courageous and inspired fighters, thanks to his excellent oratory skills.

Quill hits the canoloth with magic missile and expressed his concerns that Axara is taking too much damages.

Savin, using the help of Axara to distract the monster, double swings his spiked chain and hit the monster twice. As expected, some of the damages heals immediately but the plainsman has started to do significant damages to the canoloth (HP <50%).

Axara swings her mace again but this time she adjusts for the shadows and is able to hit the creature.

Ryxikor makes a small move to be able to flank the monster and does a successfully triple attack, piercing the monster hide twice with Organripper and once with the frost sword. The creature is very bloddied (HP<20%) but still standing. Ryxikor knows that if it were not for the monster damage reduction and immunity, it would have been dead a long time ago.

The canoloth focusaes its energy on Ryxikor. IT tries to bite and hit the elf with its tongue but the rogue is too nimble for the bloodied monster.

Status

The plane is shadowy illumination (20% miss). Axara only sees at 60 feet. Do not forget to roll for the 20% miss
Axara spell: L0 6/6, L1 4/5 +0D, L2 2/5 +1D, L3 3/4 + 1D, L4 2/2 + 0D
Turning attempts left: 5/5
CLW Wand 1d8+3 – 23 charges left
Bard Oratory: +1 Attack + 1 damages
Ammunition:
Axara: 0 bolts
Maesyn 0 bolts
Ryxikor: 1 arrow
Savin: 2 arrows

[Ouroborosi]

[roll0] firing his wand quill looks at the shed hoping not to see anything spot: [roll1]

[puffmagicdragon]

The elven mercenary, wanting to be done with this creature and with this plane, continues with his onslaught on the beast.


HP: 52/52
AC: 21

full round action: 3 melee attacks
1st attack organripper
attack: [roll0]
damage: [roll1]
to hit >20: [roll2]

2nd attack frost short sword
attack: [roll3]
damage: [roll4]
cold damage: [roll5]
to hit >20: [roll6]

3rd attack organripper
attack: [roll7]
damage: [roll8]
to hit >20: [roll9]

[achinca]

Quill fires his wand again and it is enough to drain what ever life force was still sustaining the canoloth. As the canine-like expires, it falls inside the shallow march.

Quill squints and looks at the Swamp Cabin but sees nothing coming out.

Axara lets a sight of relief "Well, we got rid of the watch dogs. The question is what were they watching?"

Maesyn interjects "Based on my limited knowledge of the planes, canoloths usually have masters. The question is who is the master and is he?"

[razorback]

Savin, taking a small rag out of his pouch, cleans the muck the creature's spittle left around the wound, running a little water to clean out the wound.
Once done, he looks at the others.
"My guess is that those beasts were watching that bridge. I am not looking forward to crossing that." As he says that, he secures his chain and walks over to retrieve his bow, checking the string as he readies a couple of arrows.
"I'm guessing we'll find out soon enough." Craning his head in a circle, he continues with "Ready when the rest of you are. If crossing that bridge is next, we should check out that dock and make sure it's clear, then move across one at a time."

[puffmagicdragon]

Ryx, knowing they're close to this dragon, grabs his bow also. After he checks the buildings, he readies himself to cross the bridge.

[achinca]

Maesyn stops his oratory as the fight is over.

Axara pulls out her wand and fully heals Savin before bringing herself close to full health.

Savin cleans his spiked chain and gets his bow. He suggests the group checks the rowboats to make sure they are clear.

Ryxikor suggests they clear the building to.

Very carefully the group approaches the cabin. They do not hear any noise nor see anything threatening. In the first room of the cabin, there is a table, chairs and an empty pantry. The second room contains 8 simple beds and a fireplace. There is absolutely nothing of value in either of the room.

On the pier, the heroes find crates and barrels containing dried food and water. The rowboats are for two people with one person minding the oars. From the pier, the only way out seem to be in the shadow vast swamp.

As the group stands at the suspended bridge, Axara asks "Who will go first?"

[Ouroborosi]

Quill just looks at the group. "I don't think a feather fall spell will help when this bridge has been shredded, not that i have one with me anyway"

[achinca]

Axara looks at the gnome "Then let's make sure no one cuts the bridge while we are on it. I have no intention is seeing the bottom of the great rift."

[razorback]

Looking at the bridge and then back to his companions, he turns back to the bridge and pauses for a few moments. "Right..." he says to no one in particular.

Sinking down low, he moves along the dock to the cabin and peers in, trying to keep out of the light of the flaming post. If he finds nothing, he continues on to the and looks into the two row boats before moving back to the bridge.


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[puffmagicdragon]

Ryx sets his gear down and prepares to eat and bed down for a while, taking whatever guard is needed.

[achinca]

The group, wanting to be sure that they are at full strength fighting what ever monstrosity is ahead of them decide that the Swamp Cabin is as safe as a place as any one in this cursed plane.

After a quick meal, the group decides to rest with Savin, Ryxikor, Axara and Maesyn taking watches. With 3 easily guarded access point (the suspended bridge, the dock and the trail from the Ebon Monastery), the heroes have their eyes and ears full trying to make sure that no enemies sneak on them.

Savin and Ryxikor each felt like if a big flying creature flew over the cabin during their watch but they could not tell if it was the truth or just their paranoia.

When the group gets ready to fight again, Quill seems more assured and powerful, as if the Accountant was able to master and channel the experience he has gotten while travelling with the Wheloon Vigilantes.

After a quick breaking of the fast consisting of dried nuts and figs, the group sends Savin to go first on the suspended bridge of the black rift.

The bridge is large enough to have two medium sized creature walk side by side and is in excellent shape. SAvin does not feel like he has to pay special attention to his balance. He advances on the bridge and after a while, sees some lights.

The lights come from two posts on either side of a doorway near the top of a 60 foot tower made od a glossy black, chitinous substance. The posts flicker with a cold white fire.

Two suspended bridges emerges from two sides of the tower, passing on into darkness over the rift. The tower stands on a plateau covered in bones.

[puffmagicdragon]

Ryx, suggests they move two at a time across the bridge. The elf goes last so he can cover the others, wondering what could be in the tower.

[LtPowers]

Maesyn agrees. Savin and Axara can lead, with Maesyn and Quill in the middle.


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[razorback]

"That's not a good sign." Savin mutters to himself. Slowly, he makes his way around the platform, stepping slowly to make sure his footing is both secure and doesn't make any sound, as he keeps looking around for whatever made the bone debris.

[achinca]

Ryxikor suggests that he closes the march. Maesyn adds that Axara and Savin go first followed by the magic users.

The warrior and the cleric goes to the edge of bridge. The bones come from all kind of creatures. They see humanoids and monsters skulls as well as the bones of various body parts.

They realize that walking on the platform will generate a lot of noise as a lot of the nones look brittle and also very unstable and one walking around the tower could easily fall to the bottom of the rift. The stairs going to the double doors seem safe and stable.

[puffmagicdragon]

Ryxikor smiles, sets aside his short bow and arrows and steps up to the double doors, ready to go to work. The elf checks the doors and doorframe carefully for traps. If he finds any kind of trap, he tries to disarm it.

After checking for traps, Ryx checks to see if the door is locked, if so, he pulls out his supple leather pouch, picking the proper tools, and attempts to pick the lock.


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[razorback]

Savin looks at Axara and says
"Do we go up or go around?" making himself visable to the others, he points up the stairs and shrugs his shoulders, hoping they understand his pantomiming.

[Ouroborosi]

Quill casts his mage armor spell as the group continues.

[achinca]

Ryxikor enters the platform of bones and the noise of bone breaking can be hear. He climbs the stairs to the door and check the door. It is neither locked nor trapped.

Savin points to the door and the platform, asking what the group should be doing.

Axara points to the door as she is not a big fan of heights.

Quill casts a protection spell on himself.

[puffmagicdragon]

Ryx opens the door

[razorback]

Savin, seeing they are going indoors, quickly and efficiently changes out his bow for his spear, and then moves through the newly opened door, ready to spring from any sudden danger.

[puffmagicdragon]

As Savin moves past the group and into the tower, Ryx whispers, as he follows closely with sword and dagger in hand, "Careful plainsman. The evils that lurk on this plane are strange to me."

[Ouroborosi]

Remembering what happened last the accounted picks his web wand in the left and his magic missile wand (Nibbler) in the other and allows the rest to go first.

[achinca]

Ryxikor opens a door. Savin, his bow ready looks at what is on the other side of the room.

Axara opens the other door.

Quill is ready with a wand on each hand, loving his new found gunslinger style.

A mechanical construct with flails for arms stands on the chamber floor. Etchings of a skull in a sunburst decorate its form, partially obscured by fresh and dried blood that seems to drip from the seams in its steel body.

There is nothing else in the room other than two open doorways on the west wall and on the south wall.

As the group stands aside the room, the golem has not moved. However, some of the bones and skulls have started to assemble themselves together.

[Ouroborosi]

Quill looks at the bleeding golem.
"No way to get around if bad comes to worse it will block our escape path."
he said

"But at least we know what where fighting"

With that the accounted corrects his glasses and begins to dictate.

"Curor Vividus Homius, Blood Golem. As it's name dedicates it use it's... the blood reservoir to restore damage inflicted upon it. Like most members of the Vividus Homius.
The Blood Golem has many of the usual immunity's of spells and the lack of organs and a damage reduction of 10 this can be nullified by magic. Makes it hard to destroy at a range one should beware this Vividus Homius at close melee range...

Anyone in melee contact should beware his signature: Turbine leti eripui, Whirlwind of death, attack.

One should be aware that the Curor Vividus Homius can only move or attack not both at the same time. After this attack"

[achinca]

Axara spits "Dammed Cyricists! Creating evil monsters is their favorite passtime! Maesyn, Quill, don't waste your spells on this thing! It is immune to spell."

She stops before adding "I do not like the bones coming back to life. And Quillmeister, you sad magic hurt that thing? Savin, is your spike chain spiritually infused? My mace is ...."

[puffmagicdragon]

With the group not thinking of a good plan, Ryx starts to get a little impatient. The elf takes off running, trying to see if he can get past the golem before it attacks him.


HP: 52/52
AC: 19

full round action: double move 55' to O17

path: F15-F14, F14-G14, G14-J17, J17-O17

[LtPowers]

Maesyn quickly puts out a hand to stop Ryxikor. "Don't be a fool! If we think about this for a moment, we can come up with a plan that has at least a minuscule chance of working."


Maesyn Silverhair

[achinca]

As Ryxikor starts moving in the room, Maesyn stops him, worried about the elf is about to commit suicide.

As the bones starts to form and soon will be activated skeletons, Axara starts to sweat "I can use my turn undead function to contain the undead. We can either try to occupy that golem while other run through the room. I assume that the marching orders probably tie the monster close to the room. Or if we want to fight it, may be enlarging our fighter while we stay behind them and heal them. Remember, a construct follows simple orders and should be outsmarted."

[razorback]

Savin, after having a quick discussion with the group, drinks his magic potion after putting his spear away and taking out his chain.
"Ready?!?" is all he says and bounds forward as he doesn't wait for the others to respond.


Taking potion of enlarge and using Combat Expertise for +5 to defense.
If he walks just in the room, he has 15ft reach.
I can't see the map from work but he will only move in as far as he can without provoking an attack of opportunity.

[puffmagicdragon]

As Savin drinks his potion, Ryx drinks his protection from evil potion, draws his sword and dagger and prepares to face the golem.

[achinca]

As Savin and Ryxikor drink potion to make them better fighter, the skeletons finish assemble. Near the group is 4 wolf skeletons. At the other doors, a double headed creature skeleton appears and a triple headed creature appears. One is likely an ettin and the other one a chimera.

Axara smiles "Undead! Nothing like turning them to dust ....."

[Ouroborosi]

"Our roads have been cut of along with our plan to run for an other bridge."
"Savin, remain where you are. Let them come to you"

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[LibraryOgre]

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