Expeditionary Travelers IC

[samduke]

@Shen
solo trip up the alcove
Saving Throw none; Spell Resistance yes
must make a caster level check (1d20 + caster level) at least equal to the creature’s spell resistance.
(1d20+15)[34]
Effect 15-ft.-radius circle ( or just you )

let me know if this succeeds

[Dakrsidder]

I have no SR and there doesn’t seem to be another way to avoid it, so it should land. Additionally, on the off chance it were a status ailment that lasted for more than a round, I have no actions, thus it can’t be negated. As for range, I’m guessing no one is within 15ft of me.

[samduke]

Shen walking slightly in front of everyone else decides to turn left walking up the alcove as the rest stand at the intersection after about 20 feet of travel up the tunnel towards the end of the alcove Shen disappears entirely.

Shen walking looking towards the end of the alcove one second and in the blink of an eye is now looking out at the end of a small alcove that has a tunnel intersection that goes left and right, it is dimly lit here. (you know you have been teleported) off in the distance you definitely hear what you heard before with the sound that blueish greenish cube made as it was travelling away.

[Dakrsidder]

Shen stood there dumbfounded by the fact he was teleported, but started wandering around after a moment. While he did wander aimlessly, he made sure not to move too far in case the others ended up here.

Spoiler: ooc

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(1d20+20)[33] Spot

In case it somehow helps, I have low-light and darkvision in addition to see the shadow, which alone sees through any sort of darkness

[Archmage1]

Seeing Shen vanish, Illaria pauses, and assesses the situation.

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All looking for the same thing: What happened to Shen.
(1d20+7)[16] Spot
(1d20+17)[35] Listen
(1d20+16)[26] Know: Arcana
(1d20+20)[21] Spellcraft
(1d20+8)[21] Any other knowledge

[samduke]

Illaria after standing there for a short bit you look back up the tunnel where shen went to discover that shen is now missing.
off in the distance down the tunnel to the east you definitely hear noises of combat

[Archmage1]

Having finished her assessment, Illaria looks to The Problemshooter and Draxus, "It would seem that Shen was teleported elsewhere. And, coincidentally, I am hearing sounds of fighting to the east. Shall we?" As she finishes her cool assessment, she gestures regally to the east.

[Dakrsidder]

As Shen heard the sounds of battle, he got anxious, not expecting such a thing to have happened already. Even if it wasn’t the people he had come with, it was certainly something at least worth taking a look at, so he took a wand from his bag and disappeared, moving towards the source of the sound.

Spoiler: OOC

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(1d20+26)[39] Move Silently
Spent a use from my Wand of Invisibility

[samduke]

Noise of combat and moving on the parties part, from both angles

(looking at map you Shen you approach the largest chamber <upper left area> from the north going south
the rest of the party enters the same area from the south going north)

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When you enter the large chamber you see several dead humanoid bodies, with a few combatants fighting what looks like three Large sized Ice Dragons, while off to the north west guarding a tunnel is a Huge White Dragon watching what is going on but not participating in the combat.

[Geeksthenewsexy]

Draxus gazes on the scene and turns to his companions. "This is... sub-optimal. Shall we assist?" A bolt of energy forms above one palm as he readies an attack.

Spoiler: OOC

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Draxus
Male C/G Shadow Half-Dragon Warforged Soulknife 10 / Illumine Soul 2 // Psy. Warrior 4 / Ninja 1 / Paladin 2, Level 12, Init -1, HP 111/111, DR 5/Magic, Speed 50'
AC 32, Touch 28, Flat-footed 27, Fort 25, Ref 25, Will 28, Base Attack Bonus +12/+7/+2, Power Points 41/41
+3 Splitting Mind Bolt +28/+28/+23/+23/+18/+18 (4d6+14 + 1d6 Sonic, 20/x3)
+3 Flaming Keen Wounding Armblade Mind Blade +20/+15/+10 (3d8+14 + 1d6 Fire + 1d6 Sonic + 1 Bleeding, 17-20/x2)
+3 Flaming Vampiric Whip-Dagger Mind Blade +20/+15/+10 (3d6+14 +1d6 Fire + 1d6 Sonic +1d6 to Living, 19-20/x2)
Unarmored (+5 Dex, +2 Deflect, +4 Natural, +11 Misc)
Abilities Str 20, Dex 20, Con 17, Int 12, Wis 32, Cha 8
Condition Psionically Focused, Mind Arrow Charged with Psychic Strike (+3d8)
Other Defenses Cold Resistance 15

Actions: Ready an Attack against one of the smaller dragons at the first sign of us joining the fight. IF combat begins:
+3 Splitting Mind Bolt (Original): Attack roll is (1d20+28)[33] & Damage rolls are (4d6+14)[27] Piercing + (1d6)[6] Sonic
+3 Splitting Mind Bolt (Split): Attack roll is (1d20+28)[29] & Damage rolls are (4d6+14)[29] Piercing + (1d6)[1] Sonic
(Both attacks must be at the same target)

[samduke]

Draxus gazes on the scene and turns to his companions. "This is... sub-optimal. Shall we assist?" A bolt of energy forms above one palm as he readies an attack.

Spoiler: OOC

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Draxus
Male C/G Shadow Half-Dragon Warforged Soulknife 10 / Illumine Soul 2 // Psy. Warrior 4 / Ninja 1 / Paladin 2, Level 12, Init -1, HP 111/111, DR 5/Magic, Speed 50'
AC 32, Touch 28, Flat-footed 27, Fort 25, Ref 25, Will 28, Base Attack Bonus +12/+7/+2, Power Points 41/41
+3 Splitting Mind Bolt +28/+28/+23/+23/+18/+18 (4d6+14 + 1d6 Sonic, 20/x3)
+3 Flaming Keen Wounding Armblade Mind Blade +20/+15/+10 (3d8+14 + 1d6 Fire + 1d6 Sonic + 1 Bleeding, 17-20/x2)
+3 Flaming Vampiric Whip-Dagger Mind Blade +20/+15/+10 (3d6+14 +1d6 Fire + 1d6 Sonic +1d6 to Living, 19-20/x2)
Unarmored (+5 Dex, +2 Deflect, +4 Natural, +11 Misc)
Abilities Str 20, Dex 20, Con 17, Int 12, Wis 32, Cha 8
Condition Psionically Focused, Mind Arrow Charged with Psychic Strike (+3d8)
Other Defenses Cold Resistance 15

Actions: Ready an Attack against one of the smaller dragons at the first sign of us joining the fight. IF combat begins:
+3 Splitting Mind Bolt (Original): Attack roll is [roll0] & Damage rolls are [roll1] Piercing + [roll2] Sonic
+3 Splitting Mind Bolt (Split): Attack roll is [roll3] & Damage rolls are [roll4] Piercing + [roll5] Sonic
(Both attacks must be at the same target)

as you stand there and watch the three ice dragon kill another of the humanoids leaving them with just four members that seem the be fighting for their lives.

[Archmage1]

Illaria shrugs at Draxus's words, before she looks to the motionless white dragon, whom she approaches. "Great and Mighty Krikk, we have come to seek your wisdom. Might you hear us?"

Spoiler: Diplomacy Roll

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(1d20+29)[30] Diplomacy(Trying to get Krikk talking)

[samduke]

The white dragon turns its attention towards you

[Archmage1]

With the dragon's attention acquired, Illaria continues speaking, doing her best to encourage the dragon to remain peaceful. "We come seeking knowledge that we hope that you, with your wisdom, might possess. A terrible winter, golems of ice, a frozen wasteland. These things were prophecised, but we know that you, in your greatness, would have no need to cause them. We hope that you might have some idea of who might attempt to taint your domain in such a fashion."

[samduke]

With the dragon's attention acquired, Illaria continues speaking, doing her best to encourage the dragon to remain peaceful. "We come seeking knowledge that we hope that you, with your wisdom, might possess. A terrible winter, golems of ice, a frozen wasteland. These things were prophecised, but we know that you, in your greatness, would have no need to cause them. We hope that you might have some idea of who might attempt to taint your domain in such a fashion."

I do not know of this prophecy you speak, I pose no threat to you, as long as you do not pose a threat to me.
now tell me why it is you are truly here, is it for my treasure, my hide or something more sinister like those of your kind over there. They are in a futile fight, dyeing for a lost cause. Bid my warning do not help them or you will suffer their fate.

You are not certain of the dragons motives one way or the other.

[Archmage1]

Illaria nods, maintaining her calm equanimity in the face of the seemingly angry dragon. "Your resplendence, the prophecy is a new one, created a few weeks ago by a known prophet. The fear of the local king." A brief moment of scorn appears on her face, but she soon smooths it away. "Drove us here, seeking the potential source of the ice golems mentioned in the prophecy, as the prophecy mentioned ice and cold of incredible power, which led him to think of your mightiness." She frowns momentarily as she considers the dragon's words. "When you say sinister, what was that group attempting? I had thought that they too had responded to the King's request, but your words suggest otherwise?"

Spoiler: Rolls

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(1d20+29)[30] Continuing to keep the dragon talking in a friendly fashion(Diplomacy)
(1d20+12)[31] Sense motive, seeking to judge the dragon's truthfulness(Although with a +30, she is unlikely to succeed.)

[samduke]

your conversation is interrupted by plea's of help from the four remaining humanoids calling on your group to help them defeat the ice dragons.
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(1d20+13)[30] humanoid diplomacy to the party
(1d20+13)[24] humanoid diplomacy to the party
(1d20+13)[17] humanoid diplomacy to the party
(1d20+13)[29] humanoid diplomacy to the party
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The white dragon answers the question ignoring the pleas of the humanoids, I know nothing about the prophecy you speak, your king is a fool for sending his people like those that are dying, to their death.

You are not certain of the dragons motives one way or the other.

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you watch as all three ice dragons breath their frost breaths onto the remaining four members , killing two of the members.

[Archmage1]

Illaria frowns at the dragon's response. "In that case, I think we'll need an explanation."

She turns to the humanoids. "Perhaps you might care to explain what brought you here? You do appear to be short on time."

Spoiler: rolls

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(1d20+29)[39] Continuing to diplomacy the dragon.

[Dakrsidder]

Out of curiosity of what these unusual ice dragons were, Shen continued to look deeper as his eyes shone blue.

After a short while, he tried to connect with one of said ice dragons while looking for a reaction of sorts. ”Hello there, what is it that you’re doing?”

Spoiler: OOC

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Spent a second use of inspiration on Arcane Sight as an SLA. My modifier is high enough to auto succeed on whatever spells unless the DC is changed.

I also used my 100 ft telepathy in an attempt to get a reaction from one of the ice dragons. My invisibility should also still be up.

[Geeksthenewsexy]

"You should cease fighting and flee if you can. Choosing to invade the Dragon's lair with violence was obviously not a wise decision." the half-dragon warforged calls out to the combatents. Nodding politely to the dragon, Draxus looks sadly at the quickly-resolving fight before continuing in a lower voice meant just for his companions. "Invading another's home and committing violence against them unprovoked, it is obvious that they should have the right to defend themselves and their homes, as is proper. But the loss of life is much regrettable. It is a shame we were not in time to see the start of the fight to be certain who is in the right, but unless we ourselves are attacked, I see little evidence that this is not a regrettably justified act."

Spoiler: OOC

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Draxus
Male C/G Shadow Half-Dragon Warforged Soulknife 10 / Illumine Soul 2 // Psy. Warrior 4 / Ninja 1 / Paladin 2, Level 12, Init -1, HP 111/111, DR 5/Magic, Speed 50'
AC 32, Touch 28, Flat-footed 27, Fort 25, Ref 25, Will 28, Base Attack Bonus +12/+7/+2, Power Points 41/41
+3 Splitting Mind Bolt +28/+28/+23/+23/+18/+18 (4d6+14 + 1d6 Sonic, 20/x3)
+3 Flaming Keen Wounding Armblade Mind Blade +20/+15/+10 (3d8+14 + 1d6 Fire + 1d6 Sonic + 1 Bleeding, 17-20/x2)
+3 Flaming Vampiric Whip-Dagger Mind Blade +20/+15/+10 (3d6+14 +1d6 Fire + 1d6 Sonic +1d6 to Living, 19-20/x2)
Unarmored (+5 Dex, +2 Deflect, +4 Natural, +11 Misc)
Abilities Str 20, Dex 20, Con 17, Int 12, Wis 32, Cha 8
Condition Psionically Focused, Mind Arrow Charged with Psychic Strike (+3d8)
Other Defenses Cold Resistance 15

Actions: N/A

[samduke]

you watch as two of the three remaining humanoids ignoring you, strike the nearest ice dragon, killing it
and the third humanoid kills a 2nd ice dragon with a spell

[Dakrsidder]

Having finished his brief analysis on the dragons, Shen tries to connect with the three he entered the den with. ”After a brief analysis, I’ve come to the conclusion that the white dragon is likely an obstacle related to the mission.

As you started asking questions, the dragon became evasive. The probability the dragon knows something about our objective is high, but the motive behind her attempts to twist things is inconclusive.

I’m also certain the ice dragons are constructs of sorts and it’s quite possible she made them. Despite this, they appear to have standard dragon casting abilities and SLAs, which is somewhat unusual.

I’m also a bit surprised the intruders struggled with the ice dragons considering one has access to especially high end magic.” As Shen telepathically communicates information, he briefly looks over everyone present to get somewhat of a gauge on them.

[Geeksthenewsexy]

"Dragons are renowned for their desire of wealth. Perhaps a monetary incentive would act as a social lubricant in this situation?." Draxus consults his spaceial storage and pauses. "Were such a thing actually available. What I have seems to be inadequate for such a purpose, unfortunately. I currently hold the sum of two hundred gold pieces."

Spoiler: OOC

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Draxus
Male C/G Shadow Half-Dragon Warforged Soulknife 10 / Illumine Soul 2 // Psy. Warrior 4 / Ninja 1 / Paladin 2, Level 12, Init -1, HP 111/111, DR 5/Magic, Speed 50'
AC 32, Touch 28, Flat-footed 27, Fort 25, Ref 25, Will 28, Base Attack Bonus +12/+7/+2, Power Points 41/41
+3 Splitting Mind Bolt +28/+28/+23/+23/+18/+18 (4d6+14 + 1d6 Sonic, 20/x3)
+3 Flaming Keen Wounding Armblade Mind Blade +20/+15/+10 (3d8+14 + 1d6 Fire + 1d6 Sonic + 1 Bleeding, 17-20/x2)
+3 Flaming Vampiric Whip-Dagger Mind Blade +20/+15/+10 (3d6+14 +1d6 Fire + 1d6 Sonic +1d6 to Living, 19-20/x2)
Unarmored (+5 Dex, +2 Deflect, +4 Natural, +11 Misc)
Abilities Str 20, Dex 20, Con 17, Int 12, Wis 32, Cha 8
Condition Psionically Focused, Mind Arrow Charged with Psychic Strike (+3d8)
Other Defenses Cold Resistance 15

Actions: N/A

[Feathersnow]

The Problemshooter looks on with confusion. If these are the second party, then we shouldn't pre-empt them. I'm not sold on how best to deal with this prophecy, but acting either way might be seen as an insult to the dragon if they win.


He thinks.

Parley!?

[samduke]

While you continue to talk at the white dragon the Ice dragon turns it's attention towards the party breathing it's deadly icy breath covering the entire party.

[Archmage1]

Bathed in the icy breath of the dragon, Illaria sighs coldly the wave of cold washes over her. In the aftermath, she shakes her head as the rime falls from her lustrous hair, although her pale skin seems a little frostburned. (5 damage taken)
Despite the dragon's warning, she turns to the ice dragon to conduct an experiment, her hand rising as she sings a short, fierce chant, before three rays of fire blast towards the ice dragon. With the fire lancing out, she speaks clearly and slowly to the remaining ice dragon, as though speaking to a small child or pet. "Bad Dragon."

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Casting Scorching Ray
(1d20+18)[34] Touch attack 1
(4d6+4)[19] Fire damage 1

(1d20+18)[30] Touch attack 2
(4d6+4)[16] Fire damage 2

(1d20+18)[30] Touch attack 3
(4d6+4)[20] Fire damage 3

(1d20+18)[29] Touch attack Crit confirm(If needed)
(4d6+4)[18] Fire damage Bonus crit damage

[samduke]

as you cast your spell (Scorching Ray) it leaps from your fingers striking the icy beast solidly weakening it significantly, as you do the white dragon speaks firmly, You have made your choice, now I give thee one last warning leave my cave or I will exact my wrath upon you.

[Archmage1]

Illaria gives the dragon a cold look. "If you expect us to stand by while your minions attacked us, you are mistaken. This is your choice, not ours."

She looks back at her allies. "We're going to want to try to leave both the dragon and the other group alive for questioning."

[Geeksthenewsexy]

Cocking a metalic head at the brief exchange, Draxus raises his arm as a bolt of psychic energy snaps into being, forming from a port on his outer foerarm. "Lord Dragon, we hope to converse and come to an amicable agreement and do not wish to intrude. However, this cannot be accomplished while under direct assault by this construct. Please forgive us the brief moments needed to resolve that, and we will happily continue our discourse afterward. I will attempt to avoid damage to the surrounding structure. Subjugation commencing." As he speaks loudly to the dragon, he fires three quick bolts in rapid succession, the bolts splintering apart and causing six identical projectiles to fly at the Ice Dragon construct.

Spoiler: OOC

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Draxus
Male C/G Shadow Half-Dragon Warforged Soulknife 10 / Illumine Soul 2 // Psy. Warrior 4 / Ninja 1 / Paladin 2, Level 12, Init -1, HP 111/111, DR 5/Magic, Speed 50'
AC 32, Touch 28, Flat-footed 27, Fort 25, Ref 25, Will 28, Base Attack Bonus +12/+7/+2, Power Points 41/41
+3 Splitting Mind Bolt +28/+28/+23/+23/+18/+18 (4d6+14 + 1d6 Sonic, 20/x3)
+3 Flaming Keen Wounding Armblade Mind Blade +20/+15/+10 (3d8+14 + 1d6 Fire + 1d6 Sonic + 1 Bleeding, 17-20/x2)
+3 Flaming Vampiric Whip-Dagger Mind Blade +20/+15/+10 (3d6+14 +1d6 Fire + 1d6 Sonic +1d6 to Living, 19-20/x2)
Unarmored (+5 Dex, +2 Deflect, +4 Natural, +11 Misc)
Abilities Str 20, Dex 20, Con 17, Int 12, Wis 32, Cha 8
Condition Psionically Focused, Mind Arrow Charged with Psychic Strike (+3d8)
Other Defenses Cold Resistance 15

Actions: Rapid Shot (+3 Splitting Mind Bolt enhanced) with Sonic energy:
Attack One (Original): (1d20+28)[39] & Piercing Damage (4d6+14)[24] + Sonic Damage (1d6)[3]
Attack One (Split): (1d20+28)[40] & Piercing Damage (4d6+14)[33] + Sonic Damage (1d6)[6]
Attack Two (Original): (1d20+23)[25] & Piercing Damage (4d6+14)[24] + Sonic Damage (1d6)[3]
Attack Two (Split): (1d20+23)[41] & Piercing Damage (4d6+14)[27] + Sonic Damage (1d6)[4]
Attack Three (Original): (1d20+18)[29] & Piercing Damage (4d6+14)[30] + Sonic Damage (1d6)[6]
Attack Three (Split): (1d20+18)[38] & Piercing Damage (4d6+14)[25] + Sonic Damage (1d6)[4]

[Feathersnow]

So be it. May the Yonder take your spirit in peace The Problemshooter intoned in Draconic.

He turns off the safety on The Boomstick and groups up into Righteous Devil Stance.

He takes careful aim at the White Dragon, focusing on the ways of shootism until, for a moment, he can fire at am exposed part if its belly.

He then engages Blossom of Righteous Fire Technique, empowering a bullet to cut through everything in its path for greatly enhanced damage!

Spoiler: OoC

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This attack hits the White dragon first then the Ice Dragon if succeeds on that hit, using the same roll. One conventional bullet is expended, but I remain fully loaded due to Righteous Devil Stance.

The Problemshooter uses his flanking shot ability to gain flanking versus the White Dragon for one round. This causes it to take an addition 1d6+8 damage and bleed out for 4 hp a round

(1d20+25)[32] to hit

(1d20+25)[38] to confirm if critical threat

Damage on the White dragon (1d12+22)[24] plus (1d4)[2] acid

(6d6)[17] manuever damage

Precision damage on the white dragon (1d6+8)[13]

Hypothetical critical (2d12)[15]

Damage on the ice dragon (1d12+22)[29] plus (1d4)[1] acid

Hypothetical critical (2d12)[10]

Roll]6d6[/roll] manuever damage