Dragonfall War (Trio) IC

[samduke]

Link to Dragonfall war OOC (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?491047-The-Dragon-Fall-War-(Trio)&p=20880549#post20880549)



Character
Race
Class
Alignment
HP
AC
Level
EXP



Aramil (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=843208)
Grey Elf
Psion/Wizard
TN
36
17
7
21,000



Elavair (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=843281)
Human
Duskblade/Factotum
TN
39
20
7
21,000



Scarlet (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=843553)
Mongrelfolk
Dragonfire adept/Barbarian
NG
110
20
7
21,000

[samduke]

The emissary of buhamut tells you of the ongoing dragon wars. The dragon fall war has begun to spill over into all of the lands you know, and shows no sign of stopping. The emissary has been sent to find the those who are able to help render the evil tiamet into capitulating without hurting her, allowing the dragons under him to dispose of the rest of her offspring. Within this world the mighty father IO has hidden away 5 artifacts with these artifacts it is said that they can bring an end to the dragon fall war for one or the other. But as buhamut and his dragon followers are fully involved in the dragon war it falls to man to retrieve these artifacts. for which buhamut promises great reward.

Each of you are asked to travel to a remote camp to meet up with other potential recruits and receive further information and you are given a gate pass token.

The Camp is nestled within a light wooded area on top of a hill. It is easy to tell this camp is situated for defense. the camp itself has thick wooden palisade walls and ramparts with a large wooden gate. At the gate stands a rather imposing, noble looking elf warrior with dark hair and piercing blue eyes, with his sword and shield in hand. as you approach the warrior Only friend's may enter here.

On giving the gate pass to the warrior he looks at you carefully then allows you to enter. Within the camp walls you see several tents of various sizes to the north a large wooden structure with what appears to be guards at a door, to the south another wooden structure from which heavy smoke billows out.

While looking about you are approached by a scholarly looking human he has reddish brown hair and green eyes, wears blue robes, Greeting travelers my name is Darious I am the camp magician and healer, and I have the distinct pleasure of greeting all newcomers to our camp, should you need any supplies weapons armor or magical items I am sure the captain will permit the requisition of supplies to you from either myself or the camp blacksmith.

Darious escorts the group to a larger tent that is presently unoccupied, While here in camp these will be your quarters, the large building to the north is the captains office and you are expected as soon as you settle in.

[JNAProductions]

Scarlet looks over the tent, smiling warmly at Darious. Tell me, Darious-would your camp happen to have an Eversmoking Bottle?

[samduke]

Scarlet, it was Scarlet yes? while we have many items what we do have is fairly limited and mostly random mundane or not very magical in nature, as for a Eversmoking Bottle, I am afraid that is one to ask the captain if you could possibly requisition as the camp does not have many of those items.

[edwin1993]

Aramil looking around the tent says to Darious; "Not very many things i need but do you happen to have different colored inks then black?"

[samduke]

Aramil, it was Aramil right? inks I am afraid that all we have would in fact be black

[edwin1993]

"Yes the name is Aramil. It is a sad day it is always useful to have other colors; well if you happen to get ahold of some green or red do let me know."

[JNAProductions]

Scarlet, it was Scarlet yes? while we have many items what we do have is fairly limited and mostly random mundane or not very magical in nature, as for a Eversmoking Bottle, I am afraid that is one to ask the captain if you could possibly requisition as the camp does not have many of those items.

Shame, Scarlet says. I could really use one.

[samduke]

Well if there are no further questions, he looks on towards Elavair, I must be off I have duties and things to do.

[edwin1993]

Aramil will head towards the captains office

[JNAProductions]

Scarlet will likewise do so.

[samduke]

Edit: moving on:

Captains Office
when you approach the building the guards become very interested in your presence when out of nowhere appears the emissary, OH greetings fair travelers my name is Serenity, she Looks like a young girl with mousy brown hair and is caring a thick black book. She is fairly decent looking but definitely has not seen much of the sun. Please allow me to introduce you to our camp captain.

With Serenity leading the group the guards give way without question. When you enter the well lit room you see that it is sparse with furnishings or anything at all save for a bed a table and chair. sitting at the table is a middle aged looking elf who has seen his share of combat, with golden blonde hair and does not seem to have weapon nor armor, Captain Meraxes, these are the ones whom were recruited to aid in this realm of men.

Without looking up, Greetings to you and on behalf of those who fight for all I welcome you. As you have been told the great father IO has hidden five artifacts within the realm of men, with serenity's help we have uncovered the approximate locations for four of these, but not the fifth as of yet. While we know the approximate locations for the other four we do not know the exact locations. Now you must be wondering about these artifacts themselves in the simple terms of men these are stones or crystals which hold unique powers each tied to one of the four elements Air, Earth, Fire, Water the fifth artifact Serenity here is still researching.

pulling out a rather large map and placing it on the table, pointing to the map you will be searching here in the whole of this land and we will transport you to this area that is devoid of enemy
<< reference map location: southern side, middle area, near the dead river & the myrk >>

[Formless Entity]

Elavair came into the camp soon after the other two adventurers and met the camp wizard. Not at the moment. However I would like to speak with your commander if you do not mind.

EDIT: Note Elavair has his armor and greatsword bound to the swift ready spell. So right now he is just wearing an adventurer's outfit with a shortsword on his hip, a holy symbol with most of the pantheon's deities' symbols on it and a spell component pouch on his waist.

[edwin1993]

Aramil listens intently after the captain is done speaking; "I am ready to leave as soon as the others are looking at the other two." At that he introduces himself. "The names Aramil im a wandering sage."

[JNAProductions]

Scarlet. A pleasure to meet you, she says, holding her hand out to shake. And I'm ready as well.

[edwin1993]

Aramil will shake scarlets hand.

[samduke]

these locations are what we think are most likely the hiding places for each crystal
Air: near the Isle of Caprica
Earth: near the Jade mountains near Irdan
Fire: near the Firefalls near Karang
Water: near the most northern tip of the spectral isles

The captain lets the various locations sink in, those of you who came here we thank you unfortunately as you seem to be well provisioned I cannot allow requisition of what little we have available

Darious has a short expedition here locally for you to gather foodstuffs for your journey in the morning, do you have any questions?

[JNAProductions]

No sir, Scarlet says.

[edwin1993]

"No sir" Aramil says

[samduke]

With the meeting concluded serenity shows you to the door, and escorts you to where Darious is at near the main gate. So the big guy himself is sending you three out for food supplies, out here there are plenty of things that make for good eating, but there are some that do the eating so be cautious, you leave at first light, if you go over near the blacksmiths, pointing towards the billowing smoke, there should be some meals prepared for this evening. I will see you off in the morning, good evening.

(OOC:you are free to explore the camp)

[edwin1993]

Aramil will wander over and see what they have cooked

[Formless Entity]

Elavair is looking at the wizard impatiently as he is waiting for a response.

[samduke]

Elavair is looking at the wizard impatiently as he is waiting for a response.

you are escorted to the captains office, when you arrive two others also approach from the camp area....

Captains Office
when you approach the building the guards become very interested in your presence when out of nowhere appears the emissary, OH greetings fair travelers my name is Serenity, she Looks like a young girl with mousy brown hair and is caring a thick black book. She is fairly decent looking but definitely has not seen much of the sun. Please allow me to introduce you to our camp captain.

With Serenity leading the group the guards give way without question. When you enter the well lit room you see that it is sparse with furnishings or anything at all save for a bed a table and chair. sitting at the table is a middle aged looking elf who has seen his share of combat, with golden blonde hair and does not seem to have weapon nor armor, Captain Meraxes, these are the ones whom were recruited to aid in this realm of men.

Without looking up, Greetings to you and on behalf of those who fight for all I welcome you. As you have been told the great father IO has hidden five artifacts within the realm of men, with serenity's help we have uncovered the approximate locations for four of these, but not the fifth as of yet. While we know the approximate locations for the other four we do not know the exact locations. Now you must be wondering about these artifacts themselves in the simple terms of men these are stones or crystals which hold unique powers each tied to one of the four elements Air, Earth, Fire, Water the fifth artifact Serenity here is still researching.

pulling out a rather large map and placing it on the table, pointing to the map you will be searching here in the whole of this land and we will transport you to this area that is devoid of enemy
<< reference map location: southern side, middle area, near the dead river & the myrk >>

these locations are what we think are most likely the hiding places for each crystal
Air: near the Isle of Caprica
Earth: near the Jade mountains near Irdan
Fire: near the Firefalls near Karang
Water: near the most northern tip of the spectral isles

The captain lets the various locations sink in, those of you who came here we thank you unfortunately as you seem to be well provisioned I cannot allow requisition of what little we have available

Darious has a short expedition here locally for you to gather foodstuffs for your journey in the morning, do you have any questions?

With the meeting concluded serenity shows you to the door, and escorts you to where Darious is at near the main gate. So the big guy himself is sending you three out for food supplies, out here there are plenty of things that make for good eating, but there are some that do the eating so be cautious, you leave at first light, if you go over near the blacksmiths, pointing towards the billowing smoke, there should be some meals prepared for this evening. I will see you off in the morning, good evening.

(OOC:you are free to explore the camp)

[Formless Entity]

Elvair walks up to the scholarly looking Elf adventurer heading towards the food and introduces himself.

"I am Elvair."

He says in elven simply as he walks to wear they are serving the food as well.

"Are you here to help collect the artifacts as well?"

He asks once again in the elven language. He speaks it with a high elven dialect.

[edwin1993]

Aramil says, " Yes I am also here to search for the artifacts. The names Aramil glad to be of service."

[JNAProductions]

Scarlet heads over to the armory area, looking around inside.

[Formless Entity]

Elvair nodded in return and continued to speak to Aramil in elven.

"May I inquire of what skills you will be bringing to our venture? I like to have an awareness of what my allies are capable of if you do not mind."

Elvair asked Aramil politely.

[edwin1993]

Aramil waves his hands and answers politely.
As you can tell I'm a scholar i have a fair amount of knowledge of the arcane arts and when it comes to it I am able to heal my own injuries."

[Formless Entity]

Intrigued, Elevair tapped his chin.

Do you glean power from deities and ideals to do that like I can on occasion?

Elavair asked curiously in elven.

[edwin1993]

"No the power of the mind is a powerful thing."

[Formless Entity]

You use the mind alone? Elvair asked slightly shocked in common.

That would be a very useful addition to my skill set. Perhaps I could learn more about using your mind alone to produce results in the future. Elvair said in mumbled common as he received the food and sat down with it.

[edwin1993]

You use the mind alone? Elvair asked slightly shocked in common.

That would be a very useful addition to my skill set. Perhaps I could learn more about using your mind alone to produce results in the future. Elvair said in mumbled common as he received the food and sat down with it.

"Yes it is useful in addition to the arcane arts." Aramil will sit opposite of Elvair. "So we hunt for food tomorrow huh? Its not often I hunt my own food."

[Formless Entity]

"Yes it is useful in addition to the arcane arts." Aramil will sit opposite of Elvair. "So we hunt for food tomorrow huh? Its not often I hunt my own food."

Elvair shrugged.

"I always use magic to get food if I do not have a place to buy it. The magic I was trained in as a duskblade among the high elves was focused almost exclusively on combat but I can emulate most of the weaker spells if given time."

[samduke]

Scarlet heads over to the armory area, looking around inside.

you approach the structure from which mighty amounts of smoke billow out, one of the workers stops a moment, walks over to you. May I help you?

[JNAProductions]

Yes, actually-I could use two things, Scarlet says. Some sort of simple weapon-I'm not the best trained in that-and if at all possible, a pile of gold or silver.

[samduke]

Yes, actually-I could use two things, Scarlet says. Some sort of simple weapon-I'm not the best trained in that-and if at all possible, a pile of gold or silver.

The worker looks at you more confused than not over the request, Do you have a requisition form from the Captain?

[JNAProductions]

Oh, right-dammit. Sorry, I'm a bit of a forgetful person-ignore the weapon. I'd still like to know if you have gold or something around-I don't need to take it, I'd just like to... You know... Roll around in it a little, Scarlet says, smiling awkwardly.

[samduke]

Oh, right-dammit. Sorry, I'm a bit of a forgetful person-ignore the weapon. I'd still like to know if you have gold or something around-I don't need to take it, I'd just like to... You know... Roll around in it a little, Scarlet says, smiling awkwardly.

the assistant looks around pointing at the various black smith tools, the forge and things that are being repaired or in various states of crafting.. so sorry sir no coins here to roll in

[JNAProductions]

That's a shame. It's been too long since I've had the chance to indulge. Thanks anyway, Scarlet says, before heading to the mess hall for something to eat.

[samduke]

That's a shame. It's been too long since I've had the chance to indulge. Thanks anyway, Scarlet says, before heading to the mess hall for something to eat.

scarlet turns around walks a few feet to the line that has begun to form as food is dispensed in equal portions to each man/woman. you are handed a container for your food as you proceed down the line a portion of everything is placed on the container and a tankard of ale to wash it down. the food itself when tasted is mediocre at best but it fills the belly.

[JNAProductions]

Sitting near some others, Scarlet looks them over, gauging their mood.

[Formless Entity]

Sitting near some others, Scarlet looks them over, gauging their mood.

Seeing a mongrelfolk sitting near them, Elvair addressed him in common.

"Greetings. Are you here to help recover the artifacts as well?"

[edwin1993]

Aramil stays quiet and will listen to the others conversations as he eats; but before leaving he will ask one of the other soldiers who have been here a while what are some of the predators in the area that he needs to worry about tomorrow while hunting.

[samduke]

Aramil stays quiet and will listen to the others conversations as he eats; but before leaving he will ask one of the other soldiers who have been here a while what are some of the predators in the area that he needs to worry about tomorrow while hunting.

you find some other soldier who is not to busy eating, as they listen to your question..
the creatures out side of these walls I have seen everything from what looks like wild dogs, to giant mammoths. but those are not what to look out for the things to look out for are the large things with sharp teeth, I don't have a name for them but they are brutal and deadly.

[JNAProductions]

Seeing a mongrelfolk sitting near them, Elvair addressed him in common.

"Greetings. Are you here to help recover the artifacts as well?"

Yes, I am. I'm Scarlet-your name?

[edwin1993]

you find some other soldier who is not to busy eating, as they listen to your question..
the creatures out side of these walls I have seen everything from what looks like wild dogs, to giant mammoths. but those are not what to look out for the things to look out for are the large things with sharp teeth, I don't have a name for them but they are brutal and deadly.

Aramil thanks him for the information and will find someplace to rest for the night.

[Formless Entity]

Yes, I am. I'm Scarlet-your name?

"I am Elvair" he said with a nod to the other adventurer.

[JNAProductions]

"I am Elvair" he said with a nod to the other adventurer.

A pleasure to meet you, she says. What are your talents?

[Formless Entity]

A pleasure to meet you, she says. What are your talents?

"I was trained as a Duskblade by the high elves, however for most of my life I have been dabbling in many skills." He explained.

[samduke]

Aramil thanks him for the information and will find someplace to rest for the night.

you retire to the group assigned tent for the evening this tent is located within 15ft of the western wall and 200 ft from the nearest palisade rampart ladder

[samduke]

if you still want to do stuff for the previous night you can

After a good nights sleep the three of you awake to the dawn of a new day, after preparing yourself for the day Darious meets you at the main gate, Good morning travelers not to long ago our scouts reported seeing a heard of some very yummy looking dear not to far away in the wooded hills just to the south from here. if you three are very lucky you can get all the food you need today and depart tonight. I am sorry I do not have better details on where exactly to look or reports of any other activities so I can only advise caution while you are out there as you three will be alone

[JNAProductions]

Deer, for venison? Excellent! Scarlet says. Let me see what I know about the movement patterns of deer in the area...

Knowledge (Nature) [roll0]

[samduke]

Knowledge (Nature) (1d20+18)[21]
you have no known knowledge of the area or habits of the wildlife.

[Formless Entity]

Elvair readies Daze Monster, Darkness and Invisibility as his Facotum spells and recast Swift Ready as a Duskblade on his +1 bloodstone greatsword and his +2 full plate armor.

Do any of us know anything about this?" he asks his other party members.

Rolls for general knowledge of the area (he cannot learn more than that because he is not trained with Knowledge: (Geography).

[roll0]

[samduke]

Elvair readies Daze Monster, Darkness and Invisibility as his Facotum spells and recast Swift Ready as a Duskblade on his +1 bloodstone greatsword and his +2 full plate armor.

Do any of us know anything about this?" he asks his other party members.

Rolls for general knowledge of the area (he cannot learn more than that because he is not trained with Knowledge: (Geography).

(1d20+4)[24]
(OOC: I am throwing you a bone for the crit...)
with generalized discussion from within the camp, along with information gained from the previous night, you know little to nothing about the area as a whole, what you do know is the generalized description of the beast < dark fur, large sized, nasty sharp teeth and claws >
occasionally has been sighted in the area where you are now told the heard of deer might be located.

[edwin1993]

(OOC: I am throwing you a bone for the crit...)
with generalized discussion from within the camp, along with information gained from the previous night, you know little to nothing about the area as a whole, what you do know is the generalized description of the beast < dark fur, large sized, nasty sharp teeth and claws >
occasionally has been sighted in the area where you are now told the heard of deer might be located.

(ooc...Knowing were going hunting Aramil prepared mostly combat spells.)

[Formless Entity]

Elvair leads into the woods first. When we find the deer one of you two will have to hit it. I cannot do much from a distance.

[edwin1993]

Aramil before heading out manifests inertial armor also ill manifest share pain both of which last 7hrs. And will follow Elivair

[samduke]

ok so marching order: Scarlet, Elvair, Aramil,

All: please roll listen, spot & survival checks for hour 1

[Formless Entity]

ok so marching order: Scarlet, Elvair, Aramil,

All: please roll listen, spot & survival checks for hour 1

OOC: It was stated that Elvair is leading.

Listen: [roll0]
Spot: [roll1]
Survival: [roll2]

[edwin1993]

Aramil
Spot: [roll0]
Listen: [roll1]
Survival:[roll2]

[edwin1993]

Aramil's Psicristal:
Spot: [roll0]
listen: [roll1]
well i guess my psicristal is amazing and im blind.

[samduke]

Elvair is leading
Aramil's Psicristal

the Psicrystal alerts you to some noises nearby, when it does so, you spot a deer

[JNAProductions]

Listen [roll0]

Spot [roll1]

Survival [roll2]

[edwin1993]

At seeing the deer Aramils psicristal will telepathically warn us. Aramil will cast magic missile.
[roll0]

[samduke]

At seeing the deer Aramils psicristal will telepathically warn us. Aramil will cast magic missile.
[roll0]

your mighty missiles fly from your hand, over the terrain striking the creature solidly, it starts to bolt running as fast as it can from your right towards your left and away from you.

(OOC: everone else also gets an action then - if the deer is still living and you intend to chase the deer , Initiative please)
Deer [roll0] < 12/15 >

[edwin1993]

Aramil initiative: [roll0]

[JNAProductions]

[roll0] Initiative.

[samduke]

Initiative order
Scarlet (1d20+1)[17]
Aramil (1d20+3)[13]
Deer (1d20+3)[11] < 12/15 >
Elvair last until he rolls
**
The deer at this moment is 170ft directly in front of you, heading directly away, it is running.

[JNAProductions]

Scarlet will Run 160' directly towards the deer. About all I can do.

Scarlet puts her head down, arms pumping, and sprints towards the deer.

[edwin1993]

Aramil will move 30ft forward and manifest energy missile(fire)
range 170ft; spending 5 power points to deal. [roll0] fire damage reflex save dc 17 for half

[samduke]

Aramil will move 30ft forward and manifest energy missile(fire)
range 170ft; spending 5 power points to deal. [roll0] fire damage reflex save dc 17 for half

Saving Throw: Reflex half
Reflex [roll0]

*EDIT

Combat over

as you approach the corpse of the deer you realize that this animal will only provide enough for for 1 and 1/2 of you, under normal rationing.

Do you continue to hunt for deer for hours 2-8?

[edwin1993]

Aramil is all for continuing to hunt if the others are.

[JNAProductions]

Let's keep going-we could use a little more food.

[samduke]

(OOC: not sure where player three is at the moment..will give them the weekend to post I guess)

for now make listen and spot checks for hour 3

[edwin1993]

aramil
spot [roll0]
listen [roll1]
psicristal
spot [roll2]
listen [roll3]

[samduke]

(OOC: okay this will have to continue Sunday 19th, I am out of town for the weekend
Edit
I am back, and no posts from the other that could make life difficult...)

[samduke]

aramil
spot (1d20+5)[19]
listen (1d20+5)[17]
psicristal
spot (1d20+6)[15]
listen (1d20+6)[23]


okay guys I am not sure what is up with Elvair so for now they will just vanish magically sit at the camp effectively until we figure out whats happeneing with them..

in the meanwhile.... off about 200 ft just inside the tree line you see a group of three deer eating, to your right is a small hill that extends down into the treeline.

[JNAProductions]

Stealth: [roll0]

Scarlet attempts to sneak up behind the deer, aiming to roast them with a powerful blast of flame breath.

[edwin1993]

"Guess you don't mind them a bit crispy." As Aramil manifests energy ball(fire)
energy ball costs 7 power points reflex save dc 18 20ft radius centered on one of the deer. [roll0]

[samduke]

Stealth: [roll0]

Scarlet attempts to sneak up behind the deer, aiming to roast them with a powerful blast of flame breath.


"Guess you don't mind them a bit crispy." As Aramil manifests energy ball(fire)
energy ball costs 7 power points reflex save dc 18 20ft radius centered on one of the deer. [roll0]

Deer Listen check [roll0]
Deer Saving Throw: Reflex half or Fortitude half [roll1]
energy ball fire deals 7d6 points +7 roll damage ?< save made >

[edwin1993]

Deer Listen check [roll0]
Deer Saving Throw: Reflex half or Fortitude half [roll1]
energy ball fire deals 7d6 points +7 roll damage ?< save made >

so they take half of 28 so 14 points of fire damage

[samduke]

so they take half of 28 so 14 points of fire damage

right somehow I glossed over that - yep that's 3 dead deer - rather roasted

[edwin1993]

right somehow I glossed over that - yep that's 3 dead deer - rather roasted

well there a bit roasted but still should be edible is all Aramil says as he walks to the deer bodies.

[edwin1993]

"Scarlet do you think this will be enough food for the three of us?"Aramil asks.

[JNAProductions]

Should be. I'll help haul them in.

[edwin1993]

Aramil will assist

[samduke]

the three of you manage to take all the deer back to camp and over the rest of the day take great care in parting out the carcus of each deer and at the end of the day Elvair informs you that he will remain here in camp for the unforeseen future, some odd research that serenity needs his help for.
just before you turn in for the evening Serenity comes to your tent In the morning when you awake you will be where you need to be to start looking for the artifacts, it is up to you as to which you decide to retrieve and in what order as they all need to be retrieved. with that she leaves just as quickly as she arrived.

[edwin1993]

Before she leaves Aramil asks about the area they will be in for spell wise.

[samduke]

Captains Office
....
we have uncovered the approximate locations for four of these, but not the fifth as of yet. While we know the approximate locations for the other four we do not know the exact locations. Now you must be wondering about these artifacts themselves in the simple terms of men these are stones or crystals which hold unique powers each tied to one of the four elements Air, Earth, Fire, Water the fifth artifact Serenity here is still researching[/B].

pulling out a rather large map and placing it on the table, pointing to the map you will be searching here in the whole of this land and we will transport you to this area that is devoid of enemy
<< reference map location: southern side, middle area, near the dead river & the myrk >>
you may want to download Talislanta World Map (http://talislanta.com/?page_id=7) With Hexes (1.58 MB) ( it is the 5th down ) this is your world map


I have no great information to give you after all it is the realm of men, it is you that should know how best to use spells in your own lands, any other information was already given you when you talked to the captain she says then she turns and leaves

[edwin1993]

I have no great information to give you after all it is the realm of men, it is you that should know how best to use spells in your own lands, any other information was already given you when you talked to the captain she says then she turns and leaves

Aramil thanks her before heading to rest.

[samduke]

after a decent nights sleep you awake to find yourselves not where you were the night before but in a forested lowlands with several mountains to the south nearby. as you prepare for the day located within your possessions you find a small parchment on one side a small map on the other the following inscribed: these locations are what we think are the hiding places most likely for each crystal. good luck - serentiy
Air: near the Isle of Caprica
Earth: near the Jade mountains near Irdan
Fire: near the Firefalls near Karang
Water: near the most northern tip of the spectral isles

(OOC: you have enough food and supplies to last at least seven days, Where would you like to go?)

[edwin1993]

after a decent nights sleep you awake to find yourselves not where you were the night before but in a forested lowlands with several mountains to the south nearby. as you prepare for the day located within your possessions you find a small parchment on one side a small map on the other the following inscribed: these locations are what we think are the hiding places most likely for each crystal. good luck - serentiy
Air: near the Isle of Caprica
Earth: near the Jade mountains near Irdan
Fire: near the Firefalls near Karang
Water: near the most northern tip of the spectral isles

(OOC: you have enough food and supplies to last at least seven days, Where would you like to go?)

Either is fine with Aramil so he will leave it up to his companion.

[JNAProductions]

Scarlet comes out to meet up with the group. I think we should go for the firefalls.

[samduke]

(ooc: you can travel roughly 48 miles per day; it would be roughly 3 days travel to Hadj and another roughly 19 days to Karang with 5 cities close to the travel route that you could stop at.)

edit unless you specifically want to do stuff for the next 3 days enroute to Hadj, we will just advance to that area as there are no random enounters.

[samduke]

*City of Hadj*
as you approach the city in all it's splendor you can tell from the outlying areas this to be a fairly large city.
as you walk the main street of Hadl several side streets go into the various portions of the city some for homes, some for various small businesses. The road stretches out as it has for the last half hour. A cold wind brushes across your face, and while you look for its source, a low moan echoes out from in front of you. As you stare into the twilight ahead, a pale, flickering form can be seen. At first you see the noble visage of a bearded man’s head, twisted with sorrow. Then it’s the body of a powerful lion, ten feet long and complete with swishing tail. Finally, great hawk like wings greater than any bird’s come into view. The translucent form twinkles, coalescing into a single being. Now you dare the last riddle of Ujaset moans the voice.

[edwin1993]

*City of Hadj*
as you approach the city in all it's splendor you can tell from the outlying areas this to be a fairly large city.
as you walk the main street of Hadl several side streets go into the various portions of the city some for homes, some for various small businesses. The road stretches out as it has for the last half hour. A cold wind brushes across your face, and while you look for its source, a low moan echoes out from in front of you. As you stare into the twilight ahead, a pale, flickering form can be seen. At first you see the noble visage of a bearded man’s head, twisted with sorrow. Then it’s the body of a powerful lion, ten feet long and complete with swishing tail. Finally, great hawk like wings greater than any bird’s come into view. The translucent form twinkles, coalescing into a single being. Now you dare the last riddle of Ujaset moans the voice.

Looking at Scarlet; Aramil says; "You have any idea what this is about?"

[JNAProductions]

Not a clue.

[samduke]

Ujaset croaks out
“What is half of dragon,
but has not a wyrmling’s strength?
What is half of canine,
but has not a mongrel’s length?
What is it that is of two halves,
but has but half to stand on?”

[edwin1993]

Ujaset croaks out
“What is half of dragon,
but has not a wyrmling’s strength?
What is half of canine,
but has not a mongrel’s length?
What is it that is of two halves,
but has but half to stand on?”

hmmm
aramil
knowledge arcana:[roll0]
psicristal
knowledge arcana[roll1]
I think its a chimera...

[samduke]

hmmm
aramil
knowledge arcana:[roll0]
psicristal
knowledge arcana[roll1]
I think its a chimera...

your knowledge arcana, would tell you that your thought about chimera would not fit, you think it might be closer to a kobold description

[JNAProductions]

Religion [roll0]

Arcana [roll1]

Planes [roll2]

[samduke]

Religion [roll0]

Arcana [roll1]

Planes [roll2]

you think it to be a kobold description

[JNAProductions]

Scarlet whispers to her companions, saying It seems like it's talking about a kobold.

[edwin1993]

Scarlet whispers to her companions, saying It seems like it's talking about a kobold.
"Hmm yes didnt think of that one." Aramil responds

[samduke]

the creature seems to be waiting for an answer

[edwin1993]

Aramil looks at it and says "Kobolds"

[samduke]

“Excellent. You are just the sort of clever heroes that I was hoping to find tonight. As a reward, I’m going to offer you the chance to find the place where I laired only last night, where I kept on hand my personal hoard of treasure. Of course, you’re going to have to eliminate the disgusting kobolds that evicted me from my home.”

“Okay, I admit it’s pretty humiliating to have been killed by kobolds, but there were a lot of them, led by a sorcerer. And they ambushed me while I was resting. Okay, it’s still humiliating, I know. Let’s not talk about it.”

“No, I can’t go with you. Do you know how troubling it is to linger among you mortals? My lair is only a few miles from here”

[JNAProductions]

“Excellent. You are just the sort of clever heroes that I was hoping to find tonight. As a reward, I’m going to offer you the chance to find the place where I laired only last night, where I kept on hand my personal hoard of treasure. Of course, you’re going to have to eliminate the disgusting kobolds that evicted me from my home.”

“Okay, I admit it’s pretty humiliating to have been killed by kobolds, but there were a lot of them, led by a sorcerer. And they ambushed me while I was resting. Okay, it’s still humiliating, I know. Let’s not talk about it.”

“No, I can’t go with you. Do you know how troubling it is to linger among you mortals? My lair is only a few miles from here”

O-kay. Where is it?

[edwin1993]

Aramil listens intently after the ghost tells us were his lair is He manifests inertial armor and share pain.

[samduke]

O-kay. Where is it?

just over that hill to the west you can not miss it.

[edwin1993]

Aramil precedes that way.

[JNAProductions]

Aramil precedes that way.

Scarlet follows, but quickly takes the lead so as to take any blows first.

[samduke]

(OOC: edwin1993 has exceeded their stored private messages quota and cannot accept further messages until they clear some space)

as you approach The lair is nothing more than a cave in the side of a grassy hill. After the 10-foot-wide opening, it
extends into an area 20 feet wide and 50 feet long with a 30-foot ceiling. The walls are of clean stone, the work of some clever craftsman who labored for the Ujaset long ago.

The cave is dark.

[edwin1993]

(OOC: edwin1993 has exceeded their stored private messages quota and cannot accept further messages until they clear some space)

as you approach The lair is nothing more than a cave in the side of a grassy hill. After the 10-foot-wide opening, it
extends into an area 20 feet wide and 50 feet long with a 30-foot ceiling. The walls are of clean stone, the work of some clever craftsman who labored for the Ujaset long ago.

The cave is dark.

(Ooc: sorry ill clean it when i get home.)
Aramil will also cast Shield on himself and pulls out his glowing glass orb.

[JNAProductions]

Should I scorch the caves?

[samduke]

Should I scorch the caves?
(ooc: you can if you want)

[edwin1993]

Should I scorch the caves?

Aramil looks at you and says; " I wouldnt do that till we know if there are enemies about or not." and starts into the cave.

[samduke]

as you wander through the tight passage of the caves walls for 50 feet the cave finally opens up into a small chamber your light shows two possible ways to go forward from here either to the left or to the right.

<Listen checks>

[JNAProductions]

[roll0]

Scarlet moves slowly and carefully, ready to unleash a blast of debilitating breath to anyone that shows their faces.

Readying an action to Slow Breath anyone who shows their ugly kobold face. :P

[edwin1993]

aramil listen:[roll0]
psicristal: [roll1]

[samduke]

you both hear what sounds like snoring coming from down the left tunnel passage of the cave.

[edwin1993]

you both hear what sounds like snoring coming from down the left tunnel passage of the cave.

move silently: [roll0] as Aramil heads to that side.

[samduke]

move silently: [roll0] as Aramil heads to that side.

Aramil heads down the left chamber tunnel leaving Scarlet behind, as you travel down the tunnel in the dim of your light you can clearly see what looks like a single kobold sound asleep about 60ft away.

[edwin1993]

Aramil heads down the left chamber tunnel leaving Scarlet behind, as you travel down the tunnel in the dim of your light you can clearly see what looks like a single kobold sound asleep about 60ft away.

Aramil will continue to sneak up to the kobold drawing his dagger.

[JNAProductions]

Scarlet glances, quietly, after Aramil.

[samduke]

Aramil will continue to sneak up to the kobold drawing his dagger.

Kobold Listen +2, [roll0] -nope
Kobold if it hears you does it Spot +2 [roll1]

You manage to sneak right up to the sleeping kobold you are less than 1ft away

[edwin1993]

aramil will coup de grace the sleeping kobold.
attack:[roll0]
Damage:[roll1]
because of the coup de grace its a automattic critical so itd be 2 damage total

[samduke]

aramil will coup de grace the sleeping kobold.
attack:[roll0]
Damage:[roll1]
because of the coup de grace its a automattic critical so itd be 2 damage total

yup- kobold 2/4 waiting on Scarlets action

[JNAProductions]

Scarlet, seeing the kobold survive, dashes forward and breathes out a gout of flame.

The flame washes over Aramil without harm, and toasts the kobold.

She aims the fires just to the side of Aramil, so it catches the kobold without hurting him.

[roll0] Fire damage, with a DC 24 Reflex save to halve.

[samduke]

okay that's one flame chared kobold, so much so that it and its possessions are now dust.

you are at the end of this portion of the cave.

[JNAProductions]

Aramil, Scarlet says. You should stay behind me. And here, she adds, placing her hand on him, this will keep you safe from my flames.

Casting Endure Elements using my Invocation on Aramil. He's now immune to general environmental effects and my breath weapon!

[edwin1993]

Aramil, Scarlet says. You should stay behind me. And here, she adds, placing her hand on him, this will keep you safe from my flames.

Casting Endure Elements using my Invocation on Aramil. He's now immune to general environmental effects and my breath weapon!

"Thank you didn't think about that"

[JNAProductions]

Alright. Let's explore deeper now. Scarlet says, doing so.

[edwin1993]

Alright. Let's explore deeper now. Scarlet says, doing so.

Aramil follows close behind you.

[samduke]

Casting Endure Elements using my Invocation on Aramil. He's now immune to general environmental effects and my breath weapon!

(OOC: please use the correct invocation name otherwise I think your nutz... ENDURE EXPOSURE Least; 3rd)

you retrace your steps back to the main chamber where the two subtunnels split from you can return outside or go down the unexpored right tunnel

[edwin1993]

Aramil motions toward the unexplored tunnel and sends his psicristal down it flying near the roof.

[samduke]

(Ooc: check the OOC)
how far do you allow the psicrystal to go from your vision?

[edwin1993]

(Ooc: check the OOC)
how far do you allow the psicrystal to go from your vision?

i can feel him like you do a familiar so ill send him at most 100ft down the tunnel

[samduke]

i can feel him like you do a familiar so ill send him at most 100ft down the tunnel

you send the psicrystal on ahead out of the light that the orb provides, its senses guiding it through the twists and turns of the tunnel as it comes out of the twists and turns > Initiative for the psycrystal
(ooc: <Psycrystal: HP 18 ac 19 ff 17 tch 16>Sighted (Ex):40ft )

Initiative:
bugbear 1 [roll0]
bugbear javelin [roll1]
hobgoblin 1 [roll2]
hobgoblin javelin [roll3]
kobold 1 [roll4]
kobold 2 [roll5]
kobold sling [roll6]

[edwin1993]

you send the psicrystal on ahead out of the light that the orb provides, its senses guiding it through the twists and turns of the tunnel as it comes out of the twists and turns > Initiative for the psycrystal
(ooc: <Psycrystal: HP 18 ac 19 ff 17 tch 16>Sighted (Ex):40ft )

Initiative:
bugbear 1 [roll0]
bugbear javelin [roll1]
hobgoblin 1 [roll2]
hobgoblin javelin [roll3]
kobold 1 [roll4]
kobold 2 [roll5]
kobold sling [roll6]
initiative:[roll0]
how much damage does he take?

[samduke]

okay roll delayed initiviative for you guys because I suspect the minute the psycrystal realizes that its in trouble its calling for help which at 100ft is probably 2 rounds at double moves...
( the enemy are standing more or less around the back walls of this portion of the cave )

as for now lets see if the blighters can actually hit <Psycrystal: HP 18 ac 19 ff 17 tch 16>
Round 1

Initiative:
bugbear javelin (1d20+1)[19]
hobgoblin javelin (1d20+1)[18]
kobold sling (1d20+1)[18]
bugbear 1 (1d20+1)[9]
Psycrystal initiative:(1d20+4)[8]
kobold 1 (1d20+1)[8]
kobold 2 (1d20+1)[8]
hobgoblin 1 (1d20+1)[5]

*rolls to hit & damage*
bugbear javelin [roll0] confirm crit [roll1] damage [roll2]
hobgoblin javelin [roll3] confirm crit [roll4] damage [roll5]
kobold sling [roll6] confirm crit [roll7] damage [roll8]
bugbear 1 moves to melee [roll9] confirm crit [roll10] damage [roll11]

* - no crits at least <Psycrystal: HP 7/18 ac 19 ff 17 tch 16>
I will do the others after the psycrystal does it s actions

[JNAProductions]

Initiative [roll0]

[samduke]

(ooc: okay guys just giving some warning here due to conditions beyond my control my posting rate will be less than daily, maybe 3-4times a week - and when the conditions improve I will let you know )

[edwin1993]

okay roll delayed initiviative for you guys because I suspect the minute the psycrystal realizes that its in trouble its calling for help which at 100ft is probably 2 rounds at double moves...
( the enemy are standing more or less around the back walls of this portion of the cave )

as for now lets see if the blighters can actually hit <Psycrystal: HP 18 ac 19 ff 17 tch 16>
Round 1

Initiative:
bugbear javelin (1d20+1)[19]
hobgoblin javelin (1d20+1)[18]
kobold sling (1d20+1)[18]
bugbear 1 (1d20+1)[9]
Psycrystal initiative:(1d20+4)[8]
kobold 1 (1d20+1)[8]
kobold 2 (1d20+1)[8]
hobgoblin 1 (1d20+1)[5]

*rolls to hit & damage*
bugbear javelin [roll0] confirm crit [roll1] damage [roll2]
hobgoblin javelin [roll3] confirm crit [roll4] damage [roll5]
kobold sling [roll6] confirm crit [roll7] damage [roll8]
bugbear 1 moves to melee [roll9] confirm crit [roll10] damage [roll11]

* - no crits at least <Psycrystal: HP 7/18 ac 19 ff 17 tch 16>
I will do the others after the psycrystal does it s actions

the psyctrystal is going to withdraw. (ooc its a construct so cant be criticaled on.)

[JNAProductions]

What's happening? Scarlet whispers.

[edwin1993]

What's happening? Scarlet whispers.

goblinoids and kobolds up ahead.

[JNAProductions]

Stand behind me, she says, preparing a gout of flame for whenever they show their faces.

Readying an action to breathe fire whenever they're in range, and before anyone reaches us.

[edwin1993]

Stand behind me, she says, preparing a gout of flame for whenever they show their faces.

Readying an action to breathe fire whenever they're in range, and before anyone reaches us.

Aramil will do so and also manifest vigor sharing it with his psycrystal (using 5 power points to give us each 25 temporary hit points. Also u forgot about its hardness 8 so it shouldnt currently be down hit points.

[samduke]

Stand behind me, she says, preparing a gout of flame for whenever they show their faces.

Readying an action to breathe fire whenever they're in range, and before anyone reaches us.


Aramil will do so and also manifest vigor sharing it with his psycrystal (using 5 power points to give us each 25 temporary hit points. Also u forgot about its hardness 8 so it shouldnt currently be down hit points.

( ooc were you waiting where your at or moving into where the psycrystal is withdrawing from?)

listen checks dc 15

[edwin1993]

( ooc were you waiting where your at or moving into where the psycrystal is withdrawing from?)

listen checks dc 15

listen:[roll0]
and psycrystal is withrawing to me.

[JNAProductions]

I'm waiting in front of Aramil.

[roll0]

[samduke]

scarlet hears a noise from behind, the psicrystal is withdrawing and will take 2 rounds to get to you
round 2
I don't see other delayed initiatives for you guys so roll it now...
initiatives for the cave enemies will now be as a whole unit-
cave group initiative: [roll0]
unknown foe [roll1]

[JNAProductions]

Not wanting to take chances, Scarlet breathes a gout of fire behind her. It pleasantly warms Aramil, but causes no real harm.

[roll0] damage, half on a save.

[samduke]

Not wanting to take chances, Scarlet breathes a gout of fire behind her. It pleasantly warms Aramil, but causes no real harm.

[roll0] damage, half on a save.

(ooc that's only a what 30ft cone? no chance to reach subject at that range)

[samduke]

save reflex [roll0] - incase its more than 60ft

Edit subject is not visable at 60ft range but you did hear it

[JNAProductions]

(ooc that's only a what 30ft cone? no chance to reach subject at that range)

30' cone, yeah. Though do remember-I have Blindsense at 30'.

[edwin1993]

initiative:[roll0]

[samduke]

30' cone, yeah. Though do remember-I have Blindsense at 30'.

(ooc: right - Blindsense is a lesser ability that lets the creature notice things it cannot see, but without the precision of blindsight, using nonvisual senses, such as acute smell or hearing. The creature usually does not need to make Spot or Listen checks to pinpoint the location of a creature within range of its blindsense ability, provided that it has line of effect to that creature- and subject is over 60ft - and you still need an initiative roll I think?)

[JNAProductions]

[roll0]

Just thought it might've passed within 30' at some point. And thought I had already rolled this, but okay.

[samduke]

nitiative round 3
cave group 21
scarlet 20
unknown foe 19
Aramil 7

the psicrystal has returned to Aramil, and will now act on Aramil's initiative.
the cave group pours out right behind the psicrystal and quickly move around the edges of the main cave all looking in the direction of the noise coming from the cave entrance and not engaging the party at this time.

[JNAProductions]

Look-we don't know what's there any more than you do-can we call a truce? Scarlet calls to the group from deeper in the cave.

[samduke]

while some grunt and make odd language, at least one seems to understand enough they are communicating to the others.

As this is occurring; a humanoid female appears out of thin air almost and before any can react, a bright ( daylight spell ) emits from her being, she speaks in common to the group I know why you are here mortals I bid you to give up this foolish quest that my brother has sent you on. I give you tidings of great peril should you continue on this path for I am watching.

and before the group can react she disappears just as fast as she entered the cave group are all lying prone on the ground.

[samduke]

with Edwin having pc issues and such I think it may be for the best to call this to an end then.