From the peace and quite of the forest clearing to a broad expanse of grayish dirt extending for miles.  The area is bleak, at one time it may have been grassy fields and shrubs on rolling hills, now looks more like a desert.

   You find yourselves on the top of a hill, facing towards a sun that is beginning to set.  What you stand in is more like dust or ash rather than dirt and as you move you kick up little clouds.  Towards the setting sun in the 'near' distance you can make out the tops of trees.  There is a hill before you that blocks most of them.  The sky is partly cloudy with dark clouds.  Shorty gets a whiff of mix of acidic and ash smell.

At about the 4 o'clock direction you see what could be a cloud of dust moving at some pace in the direction, probably toward the forest as well.  The dust maybe be two or 3 miles away.

Actions?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 1):

"Me guess is that dust cloud is Set's forces.  We're going to be kicking up our own cloud unless we can provide a substantial wind or manage all to fly without being seen by them.  Any of ye got ideas?"

In reply to Warwick (msg # 2):

Shorty shrugs and reaches for his belt.  He pulls out his magic water bottle and turns on the fire house and sprays down a 40 or 50 foot path towards the trees.  He then tries walking along the wet areA to see if he raises a cloud.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 3):

When Shorty directs the burst of water at the ground it throws up a large cloud of dust as if it was being repelled by the water.  The water does eventually clear the dust away, about 3 inches of dust is on the ground.

Does Shorty continue to 40' with the water?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 4):

Shorty stops is firehose approach and looks rather surprised.  He then moves to the edge of the dust and turns the bottle on its lowest setting that he uses to drink and dribbles water on a small spot in the dust to see what happens.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 5):

Tryst signs and uses his ring to turn invisible and silent.

He uses Shape Alteration to give himself wings.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 5):

Tryst signs and uses his ring to turn invisible and silent.

He uses Shape Alteration to give himself wings.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 5):

A little puff when the water hits and the water goes underneath the dust.  For the most part the dust floats on top of the water.

Trysk goes invisible and as he takes to the air, a dust swirl is left in his wake.  The dust/ash falls in on itself leaving a slight depressions where his feet were.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 8):

Morteft wakes up. "Sorry, I was thinking about something else."

He looks and tries to calculate the distance. "I could do a teleport no error and get us very close to that dust cloud if we think it is worth it. We could teleport behind them and maybe have an advantage."

OOC: Is he able to determine the distance?

In reply to Morteft (msg # 9):

Shorty shakes his head.  "Dullis say ifn fight one den all ken come wid magics.  William say big Drud gots plan but us'n needs find him first.  Ken magic get us to trees?"

In reply to Shorty (msg # 10):

Morteft shakes his head. "Not without a visual of him or her. I guess we just need to explore. Let's wait for that dust cloud to recede."

In reply to Morteft (msg # 9):

Not able to judge, there are really no features with which to help you gauge distance.  It is pure guess even to the tree line.

--DM2

In reply to Morteft (msg # 11):

Shorty looks at Warwick and says.  "Youse ken walk on da air.  Me Carey some make small cloud.  But needs move fast."

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 12):

Trysk uses Clairvoyance to get a better view of what's in the dust cloud.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 13):

Warwick shrugs.  "I suspect even flying is going to raise a cloud.  But, it beats staying here."  Warwick rises into the air.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 15):

Warwick's rise into the air does indeed cause a cloud of dust to follow him, it then blows around and starts to settle again.

--DM2

In reply to Warwick (msg # 15):

Shorty looks around and asks, "Udders fly or me give ride"

In reply to Shorty (msg # 17):

Morteft says, "I can fly."

He uses his amulet to cast fly and will fly.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 17):

Shorty shrugs and begins to move at his best trail pace towards the trees.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 19):

Trysk sends telepathically through the coin, "Everyone, the other cloud is actually six of the enemy. I saw a large bear, not sure who that might be, as well as the fire giant, Ombi and the half-giant, Brugar, riding some sort of large horse-like animal.  Right behind and above them were Nolan the mage on a flying carpet  and the drow, Seelena. Finally, I also saw the death knight or anti-paladin riding a wyvern-like creature."

Trysk hisses telepathically, "They have likely seen our cloud, so do we run, face them and/or set traps?"

In reply to Trysk (msg # 20):

Warwick replies telepathically.  "We were told to contact the druid before doing anything.  So, we'd best do that."

In reply to Warwick (msg # 21):

Shorty picks up his pace.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 22):

Trysk asks Shorty telepathically, "Is this the way to Alannon?"

In reply to Shorty (msg # 22):

Shorty concentrates and replies,  Big Drud in trees.  Got to tree.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 24):

Trysk nods and follows Shorty.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 18):

Morteft takes to the air, followed by a little dust cloud, which begins to slowly disperse.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 26):

Warwick follows in the air.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 27):

OOC: Sorry for the delay, taxes and planning european travel was intense.
We will fast forward a little bit.

BIC:

You travel toward one of the nearest line of trees, following as much of a guess as Shortys nose.  As Shorty and Trysk move along the ground they kick up dust - the cloud behind Shorty is fairly large, those flying are staying clear of the cloud.

You make your way up and down a few dust dunes as you go.  The monotony of the terrain, lack of contrasting colors threaten to make you as dull your senses to match your surroundings.  You begin to make out the tops of trees and your spirits lift a little. Coming up over a rise you can see the edge of forest, green and beautiful,  just before you.  However you stop in your tracks, not because of the stark contrast between the dust and the forest but because of 3 figures standing before the forest, about 100 yards away.
      In the middle is a medium sized human, he wears plate mail and has dark hair - probably the cleric Fjord - looks to have a weapon in each hand.  On his right is a larger human also in plate mail and wearing a large but dull looking helm.  He also carries a sword.  On the clerics left is a dark figure, every part is black.  It stands there, two gauntleted hands resting on the hilt of a large black sword, point down in the dirt.  The slight shiver you feel gives you little doubt, this is the Death Knight, Driskol.

If there was any doubt to the nature of the dark one, it provides proof.  You notice a small burning ball streaking toward you. Almost simultaneously both Morteft and Trysk yell "FIREBALL!"

You instinctively scatter as you become part of probably the most intense expanding ball of fire you have ever experienced!

Saving Throws
Note : those that are flying gain a +3 to their save.

Actions?  (following saving throw of course)

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 28):

Warwick attempts to fly up and just manages to get beyond the fireball (I thought he failed his fail, but I forgot to add ring of protection, so he just makes his save).
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In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 28):

IOC: shorty fails his save even with the amulaet of fire resistance.

Shorty growls at the flames and reaches into his beeltpouchnto squeeze his rubber ball and then tosses his magic marbles up over his head (iTunes U stones). And then plows twoardsmthe group with a sword in each hand giving his best ogre roar to keep his enemies focused on him

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 28):


OOC - Does Trysk have time to draw his sword?

BIC - Trysk rolls a 1 (d20). Even with the bonuses of +3 (flying) and +2 (drow), he fails his saving throw.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 31):

Warwick calls on his faith to summon a servant of Reorx.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 31):

Yes, he can draw his sword.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 33):

Morteft rolled a 4 but made it with his bonuses.

He will cast magic missile at the one who threw the fireball.

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 28):

OOC - Trysk was already flying, having used shape alteration to give himself wings.

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 33):

In that case, Trysk makes his saving throw vs. spells (as well as rod, staff or wand): +3 flying, +2 drow, +4 frost brand, +1 amulet.

Trysk also take -2/die for damage due to the frost brand.

Trysk tells the others through their amulets, "Hit and run, guys. They have reinforcements coming."

Trysk casts Minor Globe of Invulnerability first while still invisible.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 36):


OOC: I sent everyone their damage separately.  Just a little set up before we go full tilt.

Shorty makes a bee line for the trio, trailing smoke and dust as he goes, he is in the lead.

Morteft casts a Magic Missile and the Death Knight and the small bolts dissipate when they reach the dreaded knight.

An Earth Elemental erupts out of the ground below where Warwick is and looks toward him for instruction.

Trysk is preparing.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 37):

What are the enemies doing?

In reply to Trysk (msg # 38):

Warwick directs the Earth Elemental at the foe that sent the fireball

In reply to Trysk (msg # 38):

At the moment they just stand there, apparently waiting for Shorty to arrive.

--DM2

In reply to Trysk (msg # 38):

At the moment they just stand there, apparently waiting for Shorty to arrive.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 40):

Morteft will summon a guardian to next to the three enemy and direct it to attack them.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 41):

Shorty checks that his companions are still moving to get past this attack and then changes his  direction so his attack run bypasses the three just out of weapons range.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 42):

OOC: Set up, clarifications

  At this point Shorty is about 60 yards away and any change in direction can be easily countered, unless you are taking a really wide bypass.

The rest are slightly scattered and about 90 yards away and there is an Earth Elemental behind Shorty which probably will not get to the trio till later in the second round after Shorty 'arrives'.

There will be another Guardian showing up near the trio although we are trying to remember what the Guardians actually are - kind of lost in antiquity; but will figure it out soon.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 43):

Warwick casts prayer upon the party as they continue moving forward.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 44):

Shorty sort of expects the angle change to be countered.  The question is if it's countered by just one or all three

In reply to Shorty (msg # 45):

Morteft will cast a magic missile spell at each of the other enemy to see if it affects either.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 46):

OOC: Ok there is a little bit of timing here with what some are doing so we will take it a little slow at first.  Since some of it deals with the reaction to Shorty we will start there.

Shorty runs at the three at speed and he then starts to veer left (fighter side) as if doing some kind of flanking maneuver.  Not much movement until Shorty gets to about 30' and then the fighter moves - with much quickness to intercept.

Trysk begins his maneuver flying off to the fighters side as well.

Warwick follows behind Shorty, in the air and a good 50' behind, and is heading for the 3 adversaries.  The elemental is moving up.

Morteft fires Magic Missiles at both Fjord and the fighter.  Neither really react, the missiles at Fjord just disappear, the missiles at the fighter come right back at Morteft.
(2 missiles will rebound before Morteft decides if he wants to continue targeting the fighter).
    Two Magic Missiles hit Morteft for 7 pts.

A creature appears near the trio and appears to have been repelled by something.  Mortefts guardian.

Actions?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 47):

OOC:  What's the creature look like?

In reply to Warwick (msg # 48):

Trysk sends telepathically, "Someone lure the death knight away from the cleric..."

In reply to Trysk (msg # 49):

"On it," replies Warwick telepathically.  He activates his frost giant strength and makes his axe burst into flames as he heads towards the Death Knight.  As he gets closer, he will swipe at the DK while speeding away as fast as he can.  He orders the elemental to punch the cleric in the opposite direction.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 50):

Trysk maneuvers in to assassinate the cleric from behind as soon as the death knight moves off. He will teleport in, if necessary.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 51):

Shorty Moves into his attack routine against his blocker,  Shorty still hopes to maneuver his friends past this ambush to get them safely to the trees.  Shorty swings his black sword first.  <2 hits AC 0 for 21 pts), silver sword <5 hits AC -3 for 24 pts>, Black <15 hits AC -13 for 19 points>, Silver <11 hits AC -9 for 19 points> and Black <19 hits AC -17 for 21 pts>

In reply to Shorty (msg # 52):

Morteft will wait. If the Death knight follows Warwick, he will lightning bolt the death knight.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 53):

OOC: Ok all, here we go

Quick recap:  Shorty is charging at the trio -> fighter, priest and Death Knight in order from left to right.  Warwick is not far behind in full flight.  Morteft and Trysk are hanging back.  Morteft has summoned a guardian but for some reason it could not get close to the trio.  Warwick has also summoned an Earth Elemental that is making it's way up to battle as well.

Shorty veers off to the left with a flanking maneuver, expecting to pass by the trio on the left to draw some attention.  He does not get the opportunity to pass as the fighter moves with incredible speed to intercept.  The fighter is not only fast but quite agile as observed by the Morteft and Trysk who are staying back.  Shorty connects with 2 of his strikes doing damage, however the fighter is able to strike 3 times for 72 points.  Shorty can feel the power behind the blows and his momentum is greatly slowed.

Warwick flies onward flaming axe in hand the Death Knight raises his sword to meet Warwicks attack.  Warwick swoops in for the attack, is able to strike twice before swooping out.  However the Death Knight also strikes twice and Warwick feels the deathly chill from the dark blade.  Warwick takes 37 points.  The Death Knight has not moved from his spot next to the priest and the priest has seemingly done nothing.

Actions?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 54):

Warwick makes a wide turn, zigging and zagging to make it harder to find him with any ranged attack.  He casts negative plane protection and heads toward Shorty, using his holy symbol to heal him.

Via their telepathic link, he says, *C'mon lads, we need to get to that treeline.*

In reply to Warwick (msg # 55):

Morteft says telepathically, *Come to me and I will teleport us to a point in the air near it. It will be a little dangerous, but better than this fight.*

He casts a wall of force between the enemy and this group.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 56):

*Shorty, are ye up for getting past that fighter again?* asks Warwick telepathically.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 57):

Shorty shrugs mentally.  ~Bees half be dead wid one goes at him.  Not sure if hurts him munches.  Sword can makes better two time but den bees trouble.~
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In reply to Warwick (msg # 57):

Shorty will attempt to back towards Morteft as directed.  If he can freely disengage he will, if not he will attack again depending on his sword to heal him when needed.  <<OOC:  I can roll if needed or you can roll for me>>

In reply to Shorty (msg # 59):

Warwick, after healing Shorty, flies high and attempts to evade any interaction with their opponents.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 60):

Trysk awaits patiently next to Morteft.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 61):

The three foes appear to allow you to dis-engage, as you all retreat back to Morteft and Trysk.  The warrior who engaged Shorty moves back to his position next to the other two.  You see a large smirk on his face as you move away.

Once grouped together Mortfet Teleports you all to the tree line.  His Teleport comes in near  the tree line and a little high, Shorty comes down with a bit of a thud but the rest of you are fine.

You look back toward the three and you see they have turned to look at you.  In the distance you notice a cloud of dust coming this way.  You surmise it is the rest of the destructive group.  They will arrive in a minute or two.

Some will also notice that the cleric raised his are holding the rod, followed by a huge wall of flame appearing just in front of you.  It is easily 20' high and over 100'across, it is also moving .. toward you all!  The heat is already intense.

Actions?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 62):

Warwick summons a water elemental from his ring while changing his flaming axe to a frostbrand axe.

"Shorty, yer bottle of water might come in handy right about now.  Water elemental, protect us from the flames."

In reply to Warwick (msg # 63):

Trysk draws his Frostbrand.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 63):

Shorty pulls out his water bottle and sets it to firehose setting and begins to spray the base of the firewall at the closest point to the group.  He begins muttering to himself.  "Dem not eben try to stops us.  Makin point dat dem better.  An dem not even all here yets."

In reply to Shorty (msg # 65):

Warwick moves opposite of Trysk to create a large enough area for everyone to stand within, protected by the frostbrands.

"I know lad.  T'wasn't lost on any of us.  We need to find the druid and then we can start taking them apart."

In reply to Warwick (msg # 66):

Tryst asks, "Are we planning on just waiting here until the rest of their party arrives? Otherwise, why did we teleport here?"

In reply to Trysk (msg # 67):

Shorty looks over to the trees.  "Big Drud in trees.  Must finds him and talks.  Hime got plan to beats bad peoples.  Stop fire.  Go in faster find Drud."

<<OOC:  I am confused.  is the firewall between us and the trees or moving from our enemies towards the trees?>>

OOC:  I read it between us and our enemies and moving towards us.

"Trysk, lad, I don't think we can outrun the wall of fire, so we'd better stop as much of it as we can and then we go find the Druid."

In reply to Warwick (msg # 69):

Morteft casts a wall of force in front of the group and in front of the wall of fire.

OOC: It didn't look like he had cast it before so I think it is available. 20' square so 240 feet long and 20 feet high. Should be enough to block the fire.

He will also use his energy control to protect the group if something else comes toward them.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 68):

OOC: Ah, sorry, the fire wall is between you and the 3 enemy.  The forest is behind you and you can easily outrun the fire; however it will get to the trees a ignite them in short order.

As far as Shorty's firehose, it is not able to do much as the fire continually churns and builds.

You believe the Wall of force will impede it's progress however.

The other thing is that the wall of fire does block your view of the enemy and most likely the reverse is true.

Further Actions?

--DM2

In reply to Morteft (msg # 70):

OOC: Has anyone seen my latest post?  Just checking.

--Ron

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 72):

If the wall of force stops the fire, Shorty will turn and run for the trees looking for the Big Drud

In reply to Shorty (msg # 73):

OOC: Sorry...these messages went to my spam for some reason.

Morteft will cast wall of force to protect the forest.

He will then head toward the forest with the group.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 74):

Tryst will also cast a Wall of Force to assist Morteft.

OOC:  I had the same problem with gmail.  Hopefully, I've retrained it.

Warwick holds on his summoning of a water elemental and instead starts running with the others.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 76):

OOC: moving to the forest

You all start to head into the forest away from the fire.  Some of you notice that even though the walls of force have protected you from the intense flame you also notice that it does not fully halt the fires progress.  It is then you realize that it looks like walls of flame erupt one after another, so that the flame is not really moving, more like being built a section at a time.  The edge of the forest is a little thin but quickly thickens, mostly hard wood trees.    As you move thru the trees you can notice some droop to the leaves, a result of the heat no doubt.

   As you look up you also notice very dark clouds quickly moving over the forest towards the fire and desolated land.  The clouds have an angry greenish tint.  You also hear a sound rolling toward you, almost like clapping but not in unison.

   It then hits you in a wave of massive drops of water, a rain so hard and intense it hurts when it hits your skin.  You can hear the water turn to steam as it encounters the fire behind you.  There is not let up to the torrent as you weave your way thru the trees.

  The trees have thickened but even so the rain is getting thru the leaves, and it is difficult to see more than 40'.  Then, in a slight break, you see a dark figure up ahead at the edge of your site.  Bipedal probably, but no features can be seen, just a dark outline.  The figure is quite large as well, smaller than Shorty but bigger than a normal human.  Then you see a couple large dark shapes flank the first, their movement suggests 4 legged beasts.

The 3 dark shapes remain motionless as they are pelted by the rain.

Actions?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 77):

OOC: Do they look like they are from the forest?

In reply to Morteft (msg # 78):

Warwick continues to move towards the figures.  Telepathically, *I'm guessing that's the druid and a few of his friends.  Let's be polite and I suggest sheathing your weapons.*  Warwick does just that as he runs.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 79):

Morteft follows along

In reply to Warwick (msg # 79):

Shorty moves forward but stops well short of the figures.  He then takes a knee and places a large hand on the trunk of a tree and says to the figures, “We comes to keep safe da trees.  How’s ken helps?”
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In reply to Shorty (msg # 81):

Trysk sheathes his weapons and watches the fire for potential enemies.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 78):

Difficult to tell in shadow.  The big 'animal' to the bipeds left could be a large bear and the one on the right, a horse maybe.

--DM2

In reply to Shorty (msg # 81):


OOC: I would guess you would all stop with Shorty.

After Shorty's announcement there is a moment of silence, the 3 figures in the shadows do not move.  You would guess at least 10 seconds go by before the middle figure, you believe, speaks.

"Rise."  the voice is deep with a bit of a rumble to it.  "Are you the ones whose coming was foretold?  If so, from whence do you come?"

They move not an inch.  All that can be heard is the sound of the rain.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 84):

OOC: Do we come from anywhere besides Delith? It has been a long while. :)

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 83):

Shorty rises and scratches his head.  “Me come from castle of Dulles.  Him have magic door where meet tree friend.  Me leave home wid baby n thief to help friend Hicks.  Long go come from under place.  Magic door take and come out falling water.  In dat place live wid Drud n Elf Lard.  Till dragon comes an kills.  Me takes care dragon but friends gone.”

In reply to Morteft (msg # 85):

 Yes, you come from Delith.

--DM2

In reply to Shorty (msg # 86):

Trysk, still watching the fire, interjects, "Yes, we come from Delith and are the foretold ones. Now, can we do something about the fire and the ones who started it?"
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In reply to Trysk (msg # 88):

After Trysk speaks, there is still a silent pause of a few seconds.

Then the dark shape in the middle speaks, in a slow monotone.

"You are Short One and friends then, you may approach further."  another slight pause.

Then with no change in inflection:  "The fire is being dealt with dark one.  As far as those responsible, that will be tomorrow."

The three figures still have not moved.

Actions?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 89):

Morteft walks over to the three of them.

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 89):

Shorty grins, stands, and walks over staring curiously

In reply to Shorty (msg # 91):

Trysk raises an eyebrow, but follows.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 92):

Warwick walks forward to the figures.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 93):

OOC: Out of the darkness

Everyone moves forward, however the 3 figures stay hidden in shadow, no features can be seen.
 When you get to within about 15', you all notice light coming from around from each other.  You all hesitate, wondering what it means, each is encircled in colored light.  You see the following:
      Morteft surrounded by Green
      Shorty surrounded by Brown
      Trysk surrounded by Light Purple
      Warwick surrounded by Light Purple

At which point the figure in the middle speaks in that low rumble.  "Do not worry my friends, you may continue forward.  It is only your true colors.  I am Alannon."

At which point the shadows lift and before you is a tall human in the middle, on his left is a large brown bear and to his right a unicorn.  The man in dressed in robes, with a hood, only his face below the nose is visible, bearded.  He is a large man, about 6'7" and probably around 250 lbs.  No weapons are visible.

Actions?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 94):

"And what do the true colors signify, Allanon?" asks Warwick, curiously.

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 94):

Shorty seems mesmerized by the bear.   His fingers keep twitching like he wants to pet it

In reply to Warwick (msg # 95):

Alannon regards Warwick momentarily: "Interesting, I thought a priest would know.  Roughly speaking it reveals your alignment."

--DM2

In reply to Shorty (msg # 96):

As if the bear understands Shorty, the bear appears to nod it's head up and down.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 97):

"Dwarven priest," adds Warwick.  "When we're novices and learning about alignments and auras, we're underground and not using much light.  In Infravision, we don't see colors like that, but shades of color."


OOC:  LOL!  Is there actually some place that defines the colors for alignment?

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 97):

Shorty grins at the bear and gives it a good scratch around the ear.  To show his thanks, he brings out his magic food platter, thinks for a moment and opens it to reveal a large fresh river trout which he offers to the bear.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 99):

OOC: Not completely.  If you have 'In Search of the Unknown' Module B1, there is some of that in there.

Alannon responds:"Human priest, elf priest, dwarf priest ... no distinction for me."

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 101):

OOC:  I don't think I can remember that far back in time.  LOL!

Warwick chuckles.  "Fair enough, although those of us who are one of those, feel a bit differently.  But, that's not a matter that we need to tackle today.  We came to help, but we didn't do so well in our first encounter with them."

In reply to Warwick (msg # 102):

Morteft chuckles. "Yes, not very well at all."

In reply to Shorty (msg # 100):

The bear will briefly sniff the trout and then consume it in one bite.  The bear will then lick Shorty's hand.

--DM2

In reply to Morteft (msg # 103):

Alannon shrugs at the comments made by Warwick and Morteft.

"Not too bad considering they were waiting for you.  An encouraging thing is that they will probably underestimate you now.  I suspect their heavy fighters will want to see who can eliminate Shorty here."  he then makes some grunts and growls and the two animals beside him turn and go further into the forest.  The bear will stand on it's hind legs - over 8 feet now - and give shorty a lick on the face before departing.

"We shall go back to my grotto and discuss the coming day."  he turns  "Follow me." he begins walking.

Actions?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 105):

Warwick looks at Morteft and shrugs as he follows behind the druid.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 106):

Morteft follows along. "Nice forest." He says as he looks around.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 106):

Shorty grins happily at the bear and follows along.  He begins to consider how to better in the coming fight

In reply to Shorty (msg # 108):

Trysk shrugs at how nonchalant everyone seems to be and follows.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 107):

You all walk deeper into the forest, the rain is still heavy but less reaches the ground as you go.

Alannon grunts a little at Morteft's comment.  "It was more majestic a year ago wizard.  The curse on the land has affected it greatly.  It may take a decade or more to recover .. if we win."

You follow Alannon for another 200 yards or so, the trees of the forest getting a little bigger, mostly oaks and maples, a few birch, hickory and walnut trees.  As you walk you notice that as Alannon passes between these two large oaks that he shimmers slightly and becomes less distinct.

You stop, not sure what this distortion means.  Alannon stops and turns, he may be 10' inside this zone or more, it is difficult to tell.  He waves you over, at least it looks like a wave.

Actions?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 110):

Shorty shrugs and whispers.  "Me quest, me goes first."  Shorty the steps forward.  Glances at the two trees and steps between them.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 111):

Warwick follows Shorty.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 112):

Trysk follows as well.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 111):

Shorty looks at the two large oak trees.  There does not seem to be anything special about either of them.  Shorty walks between the two, me may feel a slight tingle as he goes.  Alannon stands and watches.

The others follow Shorty's lead, going between the oaks.  Both Morteft and Trysk may give each tree a brief once over before crossing.  As with Shorty neither sees anything special about the oaks.  The rest will feel a slight tingle when walking between as well.

Alannon spreads his hands out, "Welcome to my Grotto, my sanctuary."  He then turns and gestures behind him, "Please, sit and eat, rest yourselves for tomorrow will be a fight for Life."  You can see about twenty yards in front of you, in a slight depression is a large wooden table that looks to have been part of a trunk of a massive tree.  The table is about 20' across, there are wooden stools all around it.  On it are various fruits and vegetables, several wooden pitchers, presumably containing some liquid.
    Beyond the table is a small thatch hut.  The bear and unicorn are over by the hut, you can also make out a few pixies and perhaps a dryad.  Other than the table, stools and hut; it is a normal looking wooded area.
 Alannon: "As you eat, if you have any questions, pleas ask."

Actions?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 114):

"Do ye have a plan?" asks Warwick.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 115):

Shorty takes a seat on the largest stool her can find and tosses his white healing marble over his head to heal his wounds.  He then takes a piece of fruit and munches while he listens for the plan/

In reply to Warwick (msg # 115):

"The plan."  Alannon responds to Warwick.  "The plan is to attack, at dawn.  A war of attrition."

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 117):

"Oh," replies Warwick.  "Well, thats how all are other adventures have gone.  Why should this one be different?"

Trysk examines the trees as he walks by.

After hearing about the attack at dawn, he sighs and takes a seat next to Shorty. Looking at the table, he grabs a cup and one of the pitcher to pour himself a drink.

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 117):

Shorty shakes his head and looks carefully at the trees and then asks, “war kill more trees right?  Lose many afore today.  How’s many more wanna lose?  War be fight hard and die lots.   Did last us time wid troll king.  Not go so good.  Gots to be better way.  Dem guys fights like team.  Been team longer den us.    We need way makes dem not team.  Maybe trap.  Me no how’s fight not smart.  But not likes it.”

In reply to Trysk (msg # 119):

Alannon looks at you all "Please eat you will need your strength for tomorrow."

--DM2

In reply to Shorty (msg # 120):

Alannon regards Shorty.  "If only one of us remains with one tree then we will have won.  If we lose, all trees will be lost.  It is what it is, one must be able to accept loss.  Perhaps not like it; but accept it."  Alannon looks around and up.  "Once this was a green world, crystal clear streams and lakes.  Small villages scattered throughout, plenty for all, no war, perhaps a small skirmish due to misunderstanding but relatively peaceful.  A young world, full of life, perhaps a bit too naive as young ones can be.  All that is needed is one tree to bring it all back."  You see him glance at his hut, actually more like just past it.  Then you notice it a tree in the background .. it actually is the background.  It is perhaps 100' across, not much taller than any other tree; but with limbs of all shapes and sizes that it would look like several trees.  Indeed even its leaves show many types of tree styles, maple, oak, hickory, pine, walnut, cherry, tulip, a conglomeration of types.


--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 122):

Morteft takes and drink and says, "I will look to my spells. Will we fight in the forest or the desert? I would not want to use a fireball in the forest. Also, if those have been here for a while, do you know of their weaknesses?"

He grabs a roll and butters it. "If it is a war of attrition, then we should try to make sure we kill one per encounter. We should all focus on one. If we can figure out a weakness for each, then that might make it easier. Or if we know how they fight and defend, that could also help. Do you have such information, Alannon?"

He looks to Alannon as he eats the roll.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 123):

Trysk drinks and behind to eat in earnest as he listens in.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 124):

Warwick nods at Allanon's words and grabs a few pieces of fruit at random and beings to eat.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 123):

Alannon listens to Morteft.  "We will attack on the edge of the forest, where they camp.  They know I am strongest here and they will want to weaken me by destroying as much forest as they can.  However your arrival have given them some pause; so they wait and discuss."  he breathes deep.  "Their weakness, their wanton destruction and evil.  Completely out of balance, which unfortunately make them more dangerous.  Besides that they are not really a team.  There is some respect which keeps them from being easy targets.  The most dangerous are the Death Knight, as you call them, and the one who bends reality with his mind.  I will dare say he will be the most difficult."

He then gives a slight chuckle, "You misunderstand my reference, by attrition I mean 2 battles, at most 3, not one and done.  That is all my time.  If we lose any we lose all."

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 126):

Shorty nods at the discussion, pops a roll in his mouth and wanders over to find a spot where he has a clear view of the wonderous tree and its wonderously varied branches.  He takes a seat on the ground before it and spreads his cloak before him.  He then carefully opens his pouches and pack and pulls out his special treasures in preparation for the battle in the morning.  First he lays out his black great sword and places it before him.  He speaks to it.  “Tomorrow be important.  Ifn ever wants to find other pieces.  Must win dis fight.  Save friends.”  Shorty then lays it on his cloak and places his troll slayer beside it.  Next Shorty brings out his small ball that he was given by the King.  “Must have extra strong for dis fight.”  Shorty checks that hasn’t lost his rings or amulet and then pulls out two of his most treasured toys.  He places the figuring of a large saber tooth cat and a second one of a large mammoth before him.  He strokes the cat first and tells it.  “You no fights wid me tomorrow.  You must protect dis tree.  Me know you keep bad peoples not hurt it.  He then strokes the mammoth and says, “Me ride in battle an you squish all.  Be portant fight.  Lastly short reaches into his bag of marbles and begins to fish out his flying marbles and lay them on the cloak before him.  He places the a pale white stone at the top of the circle and places a purple stone beside it.  “Fix hurts and stop magics.  Shorty needs deese ones.  Shorty then places two matching blue stones in front of him.  “Shorty not need be know more.  So one fer drud an one fer fuzz face.  Dem need use.”  Shorty then pulls out a red and blue stone and says, Make magic stronger for mage.  Share dis one too.”  Shorty finally places a pink and green stone on the cloak.  “Dis only good fer getting girls.  Not need be pretty fer fightin.”  Shorty then looks to his frriends pointing at the stones.  “Magic rocks fly over head.  Helps fer fight ifn will use.  Maybe take?”

In reply to Shorty (msg # 127):

"Aye, lad," says Warwick in a gentle voice.  "If that's what ye want."

"Allanon, I'm not familiar with drudic spells as they aren't many dwarven druids.  What spells, magical and clerical do ye want us to avoid casting for fear of harming yer forest and yer allies?"

In reply to Warwick (msg # 128):

Alannon sighs a bit, breathes deep and then you see a deep determination in his face.  "This world has lost quite a bit already, a little more loss, while painful will probably be necessary to win the world.  I do not want you to hold back for fear of destroying a portion.  If this sanctuary remains the world will return as it was, that is the most important.  Do what you feel you need to do to win.  Even if we fight from within here, which sadly we may, do not hold back.  I will protect this sanctuary with my last breath and ounce of strength.  It will hold ... it must."

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 129):

Warwick sighs.  "Oh, lad.  We're here to make sure that doesn't happen.  It will be to our last breath as well, should that happen."

Warwick looks at the others.  "Just like Shorty, lads.  Every last bit of magic ye have, we use.  Unless we win, there's no day after for us."

In reply to Warwick (msg # 130):

"I am indeed grateful for the help."  replies Alannon, he watches Shorty in his little ritual.

At this point most of you have started to notice, with varying degrees, a feeling of warmth spread thru you.

OOC: I have sent some private messages, not sure if you have gotten a notice that you have one.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 131):

Warwick bows to the druid.  "Thank ye, lad."

OOC:  For some reason, the system isn't notifying me about private messages...

In reply to Warwick (msg # 132):

Shorty looks up from his sorting and stares for a moment at the special tree and then turns to stare at the druid.  "Me thanks to Drud or tree.  Not knowing who.  But feels much betters."  Shorty then gives himself a good scratch.

OOC:  Not sure if I am seeing them or not.  It used to indicate Private messages but all my notices just say Delith Adventures

In reply to Shorty (msg # 133):

OOC: The notification things seems to be hit or miss, oh well.

Alannon nods to both Warwick and Shorty.

"We shall meet our foe at the edge of the wood at the crack of dawn.  They will be ready and perhaps over-confident, which could give us an initial advantage.  Please eat and rest so you can be at full strength for tomorrow.  Are there any other questions?"

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 134):

Shorty gets to his feet and hand the Druid and Warwick a blue stone. “Throw in air over head.  Make better magic.”  Shorty the. Looks at his other two companions and hold out the red and blue one.  “Not know who use best.  Make head hurt.  Birdie says smarter but me not like so much.”
“

In reply to Shorty (msg # 135):

Morteft says, "Good idea, Shorty. Do any of you have any wizardry capability? I have some wands."

He digs through a pouch. "I also have some extra rings. Two that provide protection. One that stores some spells...it has haste, cone of cold and fireshield in it. That would be a good one for you, Shorty, if you aren't wearing two rings already. I have another that will allow someone to cast lightning bolt and shocking grasp. Anyone want them?"

He thinks. "I also have a lot of potions and scrolls. Maybe we should share those. I also have a rod of cancellation. If we can figure out their most powerful magical item, it would help if we can use it against it."

In reply to Morteft (msg # 136):

Alannon speaks up after Morteft's Rod of Cancellation remark.  "That would be their cleric.  He was one of the three you met at the edge of the forest.  His rod is intelligent, very powerful."

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 137):

Morteft nods. "The cleric's rod. Very good to know. Thank you."

In reply to Morteft (msg # 136):

Shorty looks down at his hands.  "Me gots two ring and one wid marbles.  One hand got ring of be safe.  and udder hand gots ring of no fall down.  One in marble bag makes Shorty hides.  And got dis ammy thinie so not catches fire.  Not knows any udder stuff to do."

In reply to Shorty (msg # 139):

Morteft nods. "The ring that stops you from falling down is good, but probably won't be that useful in the coming battle. I would recommend the spell ring. You can make a shield of fire on you that will injury your enemies. You can also double your speed with it so that you can attack more. Do you want it? You can keep the ring that stops you from falling for later."

He thinks and says, "This ring of protect is as good as wearing a suit of scale mail. It will also protect those who are within five feet of you. Is your ring as good as that?"

In reply to Shorty (msg # 139):

Shorty shrugs and holds out his ring of being safe.  “Not know if better.  Just know to wear.  And how make magic come from ring?  Me not so smart for magic.”

In reply to Morteft (msg # 138):

Trysk volunteers, "I can use my stealth to use the Rod of Cancellation on the cleric's rod. I also have a Ring of Wizardry to lend you, if you think you can use it more effectively than me. It doubles 4th and 5th order spells."

In reply to Trysk (msg # 142):


As the conversation lessens, Alannon remarks:

"You may begin to notice, as you have consumed some of the food and drink of my sanctuary along with breathing the rich air, you will find that you now have the same regenerative ability as the common troll.  How long this will last .. is unknown, given you are out worlders; however it should still be with you by the beginning of battle at least."

--DM2

In reply to Shorty (msg # 141):

Shorty takes his keepmsafe ring off and returns it to his pouch.  He then tries on the one offered by morteft.

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 143):

Trysk begins to eat, drink and breathe in the air heartily.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 145):

Morteft hands Trysk the rod of cancellation. "If you can take out the priest's rod, that will help."

In reply to Morteft (msg # 146):

Alannon looks around and sees the group is winding down, he says:
"You may sleep anywhere around the glen, you will be safe for tonight."

You all find yourselves falling asleep fairly easy.

At some point Alannon awakens you all early in the morning.

"It is near time, prepare yourselves"  You see Alannon has changed his attire; he wears a form of breastplate, appears to be of wood.  He also has a scimitar in a scabbard on his waste."

Actions, prep?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 147):

Shorty straps on his armor and adjusts everything.  He then places his saber tooth cat figurine on the ground and calls it forth.  He points to the special tree and says, "Bad Peoples comes here.  Not lets dem get tree.  Yous keep safe.  Only dis group come to tree.  Okay?"

Shorty then turns and joins the group.  He tosses his two marbles up into the air over his head (Healing and spell absorption).  Shorty points to his belt at his hairy elephant figuring.  "Ride or no Ride?"

In reply to Shorty (msg # 148):



Alannon looks around at the group to see if all are ready?

OOC:  Are there any more preps?  So far I only saw Shorty.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 149):

Warwick clears his throat.  "Right, gather round while I cast some spells to help us all."  Once everyone is close, he casts Prayer and Bless upon the party.

"Okay, those should last a while."

He then casts Negative Plane Protection upon himself and Shorty.  He tosses up the blue ioun stone above his head.

He also summons an Earth Elemental.  When it arrives, he has it wait.  "I plan to summon a fire elemental with me ring when we get closer.  They like to use fire, it would seem, but let's see how they like it on them."

In reply to Warwick (msg # 150):

Trysk casts Invisibility and Stoneskin on himself.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 151):

Trysk follows up by casting Rary's Mnemonic Enhancer twice.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 152):

OOC: Before we actually commence battle you can do any last minute adjustments.

Alannon makes a few grunts and you see animals come out form in the trees and behind them and move to his hut.  The bear and the unicorn also move back toward the hut to take up guard positions.

Alannon then says to you all.  "We will move to the edge of the forest to engage them initially.  They will be waiting for us but we shall have an initial advantage.  Remember even if you take damage to where you would normally die, you will only be unconscious till your healing powers bring you around.  Also, do not be alarmed at some of the things you may see, those fiends will come to know the wrath of a Hierophant."

Alannon takes a breath "Let's be off."

Next: Battle lines

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 153):


You walk thru the forest back toward where you entered the day before.  You hear footfalls, mostly from Shorty, but not much else.  You notice that there is no wildlife activity, no birds flying, or even visible, no small mammals or lizards scurrying about; it just seems to be you 5.
    You get closer to the edge and you see the smoke of a recently extinguished fire.  You also see 5 dark figures, standing and facing you - some are darker than others.  Two of them are huge.  You do not have full line of sight with the trees so the others may be standing there as well.  You are also not sure if they see you yet - none have moved.

Alannon stops: "Here the battle begins, do what you normally would do and I will work in with it.  They are all there, some are behind others, one is invisible.  If you see summoned creatures, just look for a silver band around their head or arms and you will know they are from me.  They will wait for you to attack.  It is your lead."

Alannon motions his hand forward.

Actions?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 154):

Warwick summons a fire elemental with his ring and enables his frost giant strength and also causing his axe to burst into flames.

"Ready."

In reply to Warwick (msg # 155):

Trysk use his ring to turns invisible and inaudible. He then draws his long sword and mace, activating detect invisibility.

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 154):

Shorty looks around the group and says, "Me job to break things.  And dem gonna wants ta break me.  I go afore to make trouble an me friends gets to fight smart and make for win war."

Shorty moves to the edge of the trees, bends and summons his Mammoth.  He quickly pats it and mounts.  Looking back one last time to make sure everyone is ready.  He urges his huge ride forward.

OOC:  Waiting for description of our foes.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 157):

Once the enemy presents themselves, Trysk casts Vocalize and Shield.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 158):

Morteft casts stoneskin and invisibility on himself. He activates mind blank on himself.

He also uses the immunity feature of his ring to protect himself from fireballs, disjunction and anti-magic shell.

He activates the rod of alertness.

He prepares to use energy control if it is needed.

Finally, if there is time, he will cast tongues from a scroll on himself and then another on Warwick.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 155):

OOC: Sorry guys, I forgot my password and my recovery email was not what I thought.

Q: Where is Warwick summoning the elemental, next to him, near the other group ...?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 160):

OOC:  Near the other group.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 161):

Warwicks Fire Elemental appears next to the other group.  It is firm for a few seconds and then starts to waiver and flicker, it continues doing this for a few more seconds and then is snuffed out.

Those with infravision can make out 8 shapes, 3 of which are somewhat small compared to the others; kind of like blobs in the back row.  They still have not moved but you can tell the warriors of the group looked prepared.  The Death Knight can be seen as a dark figure in the dark.

Trysk is not able to detect anything invisible.

Actions?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 162):

Shorty squeezes his magic ball to activate its magic.  He then draws his sword and urges his mount towards the enemy.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 163):

Morteft says, "If they do not want to come to us, then that means that they want us to approach them. Considering the elemental's fate, I think we should not approach them. Nor waste any magic. I suspect they have an anti-magic shell and other protections in place. Is anyone able to cast earthquake? Or create natural effects?"

OOC: Is the ice from an ice storm magical or real?

In reply to Morteft (msg # 164):

"An earthquake is beyond me, lad, sorry.  For natural effects, I think we need to rely on the druid.  And Shorty, Morteft is right.  Let them come to us."

In reply to Warwick (msg # 165):

Shorty pauses his mount.  He looks for the warrior he fought the day before.  He makes a rude gesture at him and smiles.

Morteft says, "Let's see if this works."

He casts ice storm above the enemy.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 164):


OOC: I consider the hail to be real.

The Ice Storm falls about them, the giant kind swat at them, the mage, cleric and death knight do nothing but stand, they seem unaffected.  The anti-paladin puts his shield above him.  The Ice Storm did get thru to at least some.  You can hear them laugh.  "That was a brief winter." you hear one say.

--DM2

In reply to Shorty (msg # 166):

Shorty stops short before getting into melee and then gestures at the one he fought the day before.  The warrior that Shorty has his sites on just waves Shorty forward.  "Come on big boy, I have something for you and your toy elephant."

--DM2

In reply to Warwick (msg # 165):

"I could do an earthquake"  says Alannon  "but I have something better planned.  I also believe the cleric has some kind of dismissal magic that dispelled the elemental.  Wait till he meets mine."

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 170):

Trysk continues to bide his time.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 171):

"Patience, everyone," says Warwick, more to ease his own sense of urgency.  "Let's let them come to us."

In reply to Warwick (msg # 172):

Morteft nods. "This is hard to do. Hopefully their magic runs out before ours does. Some day when I can bend time to my will, these kinds of things will not matter."

In reply to Morteft (msg # 173):

"Aye, lad, I have the same concerns about me own spells.  We can only hope they are similarly affected."

In reply to Warwick (msg # 174):

OOC: Cleaning up is sometimes not worth it .. cannot find stuff afterward.  Books found, moving on.

The early morning air is still, perhaps not as still as the two parties as they wait for the other to engage.  The one fighter who struck Shorty the day previously is about the only movement, as he taunts Shorty with various hand gestures.

Shorty retrains himself and his mammoth on the edge of the forest, while the rest are slightly deeper in.  Alannon has his eyes closed and those near him can see his mouth move slightly as if mumbling.  His eyes pop open.  "Beware" he says in hushed tones.

Most of you feel it, those who have psionic talent.  A wave of mental energy rolls over you.

You hear slight grunts from both Morteft and Trysk.

OOC: there will be some private messages

Actions?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 175):

"Allanon, anything ye can do to mute their psionics?" asks Warwick

In reply to Warwick (msg # 176):

OOC:  No private messages that Shorty sees.


Shorty decides its time to provide some encouragement.  He reaches into his bag and pulls out a nice sized rock.  He eyes the fighter from the day before and then shrugs.  Packed together as they are there are many good possibilities.  Shorty hurls his rock at the fighter.  (16 hits AC -8  for 13 points).

In reply to Warwick (msg # 176):


Alannon responds to Warwick.  "No, none.  The power of the mind is a beautiful natural thing."  he takes a deep breath.  "Your friends minds will be turned to mush, we cannot let that happen, I will call upon some friends. You should prepare to attack."

--DM2

In reply to Shorty (msg # 177):

OOC: The private ones went to Morteft and Trysk.

Shorty hurls his boulder, it makes a nice arc toward the fighter; however jumping in front and intercepting the boulder is the fire giant known as Obmi.  He makes a nice two hand grab (dropping his sword in the process), smiles and throws the rock back at Shorty, it becomes a flaming ball on its return flight.

However Obmi slipped a bit in the wet ground and the throw toss is off the mark, landing near Shorty but remains a flaming ball.

He moves to retrieve his sword - you also hear one of them say.  "Get your sword you moron."

Actions?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 178):

OOC - Ron, what's the distance between us and the enemy?

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 179):

Sorry, I missed the private messages. I will respond today!

In reply to Trysk (msg # 180):

You are about 40 yards away from their group.  Shorty is a bit closer, more like 25 yards and at the forest edge.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 182):

Shorty is beginning to enjoy this.  Especially the fire giant.  He laughs loudly as the giant picks up its sword.  After a moments thought, Shorty pulls out his water bottle.  He uncorks it and aims the bottle at the fire giant and invokes the firehose stream of water at him.  (OOC:  Not sure how you want to roll to determine who actually gets wet.)

In reply to Shorty (msg # 183):


Shorty uncorks his bottle and attempts to wet the fire giant and anyone else who may get in the way.  Unfortunately the gushing stream of water comes up, well, short.  It travels maybe 25 feet in the air and then splashes on the ground about 20' from the nearest enemy, the half-giant Brugar.  A little mud gets splashed onto to his nice shiny armour at which he yells obscenities at Shorty; at least that is what you thinks he is yelling.

Other Actions?

If none this will close out a somewhat uneventful round 1.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 184):


Second round begins, again not much movement on either side.  You have heard a few grunts from you companions but not much else.

Suddenly, behind the other group, two huge figures erupt from the ground.  One is a Earth Elemental, at least 20' tall and the other is a Water Elemental again at least 20' tall!  These elementals are much larger than the normal summoned elementals.

The other group scrambles into action, the Death Knight, Anti-Paladin, Fire Giant and drow continue to face your direction while the others go after the new comers.

Alannon speaks: "Now is the time to attack."

Actions?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 185):

Warwick leaps forward, activating his giant strength, setting his axe ablaze and ordering his elemental forward with him.

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 185):

At the Druid's command, Shorty squeezes his ball three times and spurs his mount into a charge and the enemy ranks with both swords at the ready.

OOC: Will roll when I know who steps forward to meet Shorty.  Size matters with a giant in the mix.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 187):

Can Trysk see the cleric?

If so, is his rod visible?

Trysk moves in closer, but is biding his time until the cleric begins casting to strike.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 188):

The cleric is visible and you can see both rod and mace that he holds.  He is facing the Earth Elemental.  The half-giant is also attacking the Earth Elemental and is of the far side away from you.  The wizard is kind of in the middle and the the other warrior is attacking the Water Elemental.

You still cannot see the final member of the group, the Psionicist.

OOC: All psionic attacks/defenses have been concluded this round.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 189):

OOC: Oh man...a psionicist....no wonder :)

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 189):

OOC:  Is anyone moving to intercept Shorty on his mounted charge or do I have the option of targets?

In reply to Shorty (msg # 191):

None are moving toward Shorty during his charge.  Shorty clears the trees, starts down the shallow decline towards the 4 who face toward your direction, closing the distance at a decent speed.  You think you see a slight smile from the drow .. and then a deep terrifying voice fills the air.  You hear the word 'Die' and suddenly Shorty's world becomes a spinning, falling mass of arms and legs.  He lands heavily on the ground, splashing slightly in the moist ashen ground.  He rolls and slides to within 20' of the 4 adversaries.  The drow's grin becomes a chuckle, a high pitched whine of joy and malice.  Luckily Shorty avoids impaling himself on his swords and maintains a hold of them.  He struggles to his feet while the fire giant moves in, making the distance in 2 strides.

Warwick moves quickly to help Shorty, with the Earth Elemental lumbering behind, he will not make it in time to engage before Shorty is attacked.

OOC:  I will pause here to allow for Morteft and Trysk to adjust their strategy, if they want, since they have not committed to any action yet.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 192):

OOC: Sorry, I didn't think we could do any more than the battle we are already in. Will post tomorrow after reviewing my sheet.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 193):

Morteft will magic missile the giant
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In reply to Morteft (msg # 194):

OOC: I think the elemental belongs to our dwaren friend.  Grin

Shorty prepares for the rush of the fire giant.  He grins and motions him forward.  “Is little giant big nuf to fight Ogre or youse need elves and friends keeps youse safe cause me so gonna stank you.”

OOC: who has initiative, shorty or the giant?

Warwick heads towards the cleric.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 196):

Trysk moves stealthily in closer toward the cleric.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 195):

One thing I glossed over is what happened to Shorty's mammoth.  It sort just disappeared out from under him which is why he tumbled.

The Fire Giant will get initiative over Shorty.

OOC: Psionics are apart from magical/physical attacks, a separate phase; so after psionic moves melee/magic moves may be done as well.

Morteft's missiles slam into the Giant; but they seem little more than wasps to him as he barely reacts.

The Giant reaches Shorty and attacks, his sword flames as he swings it.  Hits Shorty 3 times for 86 damage.  Shorty may attack.

The Anti-Paladin will step in the way of Warwick as he charges - Warwicks elemental follows

Trysk will find it tricky to get close to the cleric stealthily as there is a bit of action around him as he is engaged with the elemental along with others.

OOC: It occurs I will need to map this out so everyone gets an idea where everything is.
Do not like doing the ascii thing so I will see what I can do.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 198):

OOC:  I will work up Shorty's attacks after dinner tonight.  The kids are hungry and want their home made Pizza.  Is any of the damage Shorty is taking due to the fire?  Shorty has significant fire protection.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 199):

Shorty smiles sadly at the giant and says, Neber does thinks much giants.  All hits likes girls."

Shorty moves in leading with his black blade which he unleashes to its full potential (OOC:  50 percent damage gained as life).  Shorty swings

Black 19 hits AC -19 for 30 points
Troll Slayer 7 hits AC -6 for 28 Points
Black  9 hits AC -9 for 31 points
Troll Slayer 16 hits AC -15 for 34 Points
Black 16 hits AC -16 for 31 Points

OOC:  Shorty will really have to search for the figurine if he gets a chance.  Loosing the only mount that can carry him will hurt and he loves his toys.

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 198):

Trysk is looking to get closer for a better view of the action so that he can teleport in behind the cleric for a surprise attack or to de-magick the cleric's rod.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 201):

OOC: I am almost done the battle grid.  Should be done within a couple of days.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 202):

As Warwick gets within twenty feet of the anti-paladin, he jumps and using his helm of flight, leaps and twists so that he's facing the back of the anti-paladin as he lands.  He will swing his axe and hold up his shield to absorb the attack he knows is coming.

He orders the elemental to attack the anti-paladin as well.

OOC: OK, I finished the initial grid, each square is 5'x5'.  Take a look and let me know if it works well enough for you all.  Your character positions are your characters picture.  I do not show Alannon, he is off screen at the moment.  No one actually knows where Trysk is at the moment, I placed him in there for the look.

It is a game map for group 0, the current group.

I show the tree line at the bottom.

I tried to do relative size.  The 2 elementals at the top are the biggest

Each baddy I tried to get a representative pict.  From left to right, top to bottom.

Fjord, cleric; Brugar 1/2 giant; Nolan, mage; Pax, fighter

Driskol, Death Knight;  Skarzol, Anti-Paladin;  Obmi, Fire Giant;  Seleena, drow

Thryme, the psionicist, is nowhere to be seen.



--DM2
This message was last edited by the GM at 23:36, Tue 18 June 2019.

Looks great to me.  Although I thought, based on the description, that Warwick was much closer to the Anti-Paladin

In reply to Warwick (msg # 205):

Looks good although with my poor eyesight I need a magnifying glass to see it on the iPad.  I will look again on the computer with zoom text. Thanks

Morteft pulls out his wand of doom fire and points it toward the mage. He mutters the command word.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 205):

That may be because in the description I used yards and the grid is in feet.  The grid shows you around 30-35' away from AP and you started at the forest edge - which is really around 75-80' away.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 208):

Trysk continues to move to within 50 feet of the cleric while waiting for an opportunity to teleport.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 209):

OOC: Ok, let us finish the round.

Morteft pulls out his wand and launches a fireball toward the mage, who happens to be casting a Lightning Bolt at the Water Elemental.  The fireball explodes in an eery green incandescent ball of flame; however it appears to be snuffed out at the mage itself, as if a bite was taken out of it.

Warwick leaps into the air and keeps on leaping as he flies over the head of the Anti-Paladin; swinging Giant Cleaver he strikes the AP for 17 points and he immediately feels the bite of 9 damage - no weapon struck him that Warwick can tell.
 The AP turns quickly following Warwicks path above, bringing his sword thru the arc as well and lands a massive blow on Warwick for 22 more points, the shield possibly saving a severed arm.

The golem plods forward and will be here next round.  The Death Knight and female drow do nothing for now
, waiting for something.


RECAP round 1:
SHorty vs the Fire Giant, Obmi
Warwick vs AP, Skarzol
Morteft and Trysk lurking
Alannon in the shadows
Earth Elelmental vs Cleric, Fjord and 1/2 giant Brugar
Water Elelmental vs mage, Nolan and fighter, Pax
psionicist Thryme - unknown

I will update the map and next round will begin with psionics.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 210):

OOC: how did Shorty’s swings do?  I see no response,to my post

In reply to Shorty (msg # 211):

Sorry about that.

Each of the Black sword strikes hit and do damage.  The troll slayer hit once, but no apparent damage.

OOC: Sorry it has been a while.  Trying to get my daughter ready to go for college, hectic.

I am putting an updated map on the site.  I will leave the first one there as reference.

Next post will have psionic combat.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 212):

Psionic attacks have been posted - private messages.  The new map is under the Group 1 map.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 213):

OOC: I should have the next battle moves out within a few days, sorry for the wait.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 214):

All Good.  Shorty didn't play in the psionics so I figures others were busy

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 214):

OOC:Back to melee

Shorty & Obmi:  Realized I did not mention which of Shortys attacks hit home - 2 with the black sword 1 with the troll slayer.
   Obmi:"Yes me like girls, so what?" he replies to Shorty's retort and then strikes 3 times with his flaming blade, this time for 111 points.

Warwick & Skarzol
Skarzol just growls and swings his black blade.  Skarzol also hits 3 times, for 58 points.  "Fleas protect this land."  he snarls.

The elementals press their, the water elemental is doing less well that the earth elemental as the mages electrical attacks are taking their toll and the lone fighter is like a whirlwind of blades.  The earth elemental took Brugar to his knees with a punch.

Warwicks earth elemental comes up to Skarzol but misses with it's attacks.

OOC: Rest may attack.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 216):

OOC:  Heading to bed as I have a flight in the morning to London to catch my cruise.  I will work up my turn on the plane and post from the hotel.  Need to check Shorty's remaining health as I think he may need to use his swords healing properties.  One quick question:  Shorty has an amulet of Fire resistance equipped.  Does this affect the sword danage?

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 216):

Warwick casts heal upon himself. and uses his holy symbol's smite ability before attacking the anti-paladin again.

Over the telepathic channel, he says, *The rest of ye need to engage.  I don't think Shorty and I can hold them much longer.   The rest of ye better start evening the odds for us.*

In reply to Warwick (msg # 218):

OOC: If Mortfet can....

He will cast slow on the area that will get the most enemy. If he can, he will also release the cone of cold on the fire giant (and any other enemy) from his ring of spell storing.

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 216):

Shorty instructs the black,sword,to heal him as he surges,into his attacks.

Black sword11 hits AC-11 for 28 pats
Troll slayer. 15 hits -14 for 22 pats
Black,sword 13 hits -13 for 26 pats
Troll slayer 13 hits -12 for 26 pats
Black,sword 16 hits Ac -16 form27 pts

In reply to Shorty (msg # 220):

If possible, Trysk uses his amulet to Teleport without Error behind Obmi for a backstab attack with his Frost Brand. (let me know Ron and I'll post my die rolls)

He then uses his psionics to teleport away 200 feet away.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 217):

Fire damage question answer, yes it will limit swords fire damage.

_DM2

In reply to Trysk (msg # 221):


Two hundred feet in which direction?  Relative to the map where North is the top of the map (two big elementals).

--DM2

In reply to Morteft (msg # 219):


Ok, Slow will be cast near their mage then.

The Cone of Cold would most likely hit Shorty as well.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 223):

200 feet to the right of the cleric.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 225):

OOC: My clock is off, thought it has only been a couple of weeks since I last posted .. I see it has been a month.  Results of your moves


Shorty moves hard at Obmi, the big fire giant smiles as he feels victory is near, his flaming sword intensifies.   Most of Shorty's attacks strike home, hitting 4 times, doing a great deal of damage; however Obmi still stands and he brings his sword around for another strike.  When suddenly he stops, his face opened mouth and eyes to the sky.  Shorty steps back as Obmi falls to his knees and than on his face; dropping the huge sword and the flame goes out.  Standing before Shorty is Trysk, his sword bloodied by the thrust into Obmi; then Trysk is one with a 'pop'.  Shorty feels refreshed as his sword heals him (all but 2 points back).

Warwick is able to Heal himself (all but 3 back).  Warwick is then engulfed in a golden light, calling down holy aid.  Skarzol has become engulfed in black light.

Morteft's Slow spell does not see to have much effect - he begins to suspect that the mage has some type of invulnerability globe active.
      OOC: I am assuming you are not trying the Cone of Cold, since Obmi is down - unless you want to try another target.

Morteft can hear Alannon chanting.

OOC: I will start the next round soon with psionics and I need to make slight adjustments to the map.


--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 226):

Warwick presses his attacks against Skarzol.  *Well done Shorty and Trysk.  Keep up the pressure, we need to take a few more out of the fight.*

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 226):

OOC: Morteft will hold unless there is an obvious target not near the mage he can attack.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 228):

As Shorty looks for his next target (waiting for the map updates, he looks down at the giants sword and considers it verses the troll slayer. He then looks down at the black sword and mutters, "Ifn it be smart is youse gonna fight with it or ken wait till battle be done?"

In reply to Warwick (msg # 227):

Before he disappears, Shorty grins and winks at Trysk.  "Bery good cut me friend."

In reply to Shorty (msg # 230):

OOC: A new map is up for group 1.  Let me know if there are questions.

I will be sending out psionic attack related messages soon - private.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 231):

Sorry, where is the map?

In reply to Trysk (msg # 232):

Last time it was on the main game menu (Top Right) and then Game Map (Top left)….  But that is now a map of Delith.  I think maybe the wrong file got uploaded

In reply to Shorty (msg # 233):

OOC: for the latest go to the Game Map tab, scroll to the bottom and select the Map/Image for Group 1 and then view.

Also, a sideways character means /dead/unconscious.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 234):

Found it again.  Thank you.  Just having trouble remembering which enemy icons are which.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 230):

Trysk uses telepathy with the others, *The cleric is down, but I'm going to have problems with their psionicist. He's definitely more powerful than me. Anyone have any suggestions?*

In reply to Shorty (msg # 230):

Trysk uses telepathy with the others, *The cleric is down, but I'm going to have problems with their psionicist. He's definitely more powerful than me. Anyone have any suggestions?*

In reply to Trysk (msg # 237):

Morteft replies. *No idea, he has been attacking me too.Maybe we can coordinate our attacks or just defense up and let him drain his abilities?*

In reply to Morteft (msg # 238):

Trysk casts Invisibility on himself and replies, *Might be best to have a non-psionicist take him out. Is there a way to locate him?*+

In reply to Trysk (msg # 239):

*Aye, he's been attacking me as well and been successful.  I've just been absorbing them as best I can.*

In reply to Trysk (msg # 239):

Shorty replies as best he can, “Me in good  feel.  Who want me hit next?”

In reply to Shorty (msg # 235):


Question about who the icons are:  going from top to bottom, left to right - mostly by who is in the same row.

Huge Earth Elemental, Huge Water Elemental
Fjord, cleric; Brugar 1/2 giant; Nolan, mage; Pax, fighter
Warwick; Seleena, Drow
Skarzol, Anti-Paladin;
Earth Elemental (Warwick),
Driskol, Death Knight;  Obmi, Fire Giant (dead/unconscious);
Shorty, Trysk (placeholder really, he is invisible)
Morteft

Alannon - in the trees

Thryme, the psionicist, is nowhere to be seen.

--DM2

In reply to Warwick (msg # 240):


Both Warwick and Morteft can 'hear' Trysk is in some sort of agony.  It is as if his emotions are running wild.

Will start to post physical battle soon.

One note just for clarification, the cleric Fjord, is *not* down, it is the Fire Giant, who is a shaman, just not the main cleric of the group.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 243):

Shorty again thinks his best at the group.  ' Íf'n Fuzz Face ken kills Night, me ken goes right fer da Magic Man.  All rest be fight ground and water peoples.  Magic gonna hurt but if get him den bestus fer all.

OOC:  If I read the map and legend right....  Shorty is clostest to the mage and has a straight shot at him.  Shorty can't see the invisible folks at all.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 244):


OOC: Sort of right, the Death Knight or the Drow could easily intercept Shorty on his way to the mage.

Some things will change this round.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 245):

OOC: Round 3, post psionic

Taking out one of the heavy hitters lifts your spirits somewhat, there is absolutely no emotional reaction from your opposition.

One does make a comment, Seleena :  "You like to play hit and run don't we little brother." she says in a dark silky voice and then smiles.  "I can play too."  she says, then verbalizes some words and hand motions, and promptly disappears.

Warwick and Skarzol (AP) continue their battle, along with Warwicks earth elemental.
Skarzol attacks and strikes 3 times for 62 points.

Warwicks earth elemental misses again.

The Death Knight begins to make a quick beeline toward Shorty, he does not immediately attack but appears to be looking Shorty up and down.

The other adversaries are battling the huge Elementals, this may be the end of the Water Elemental this round.

Morteft is waiting, and he hears Alannon finish a chant with some punctuation (!) at the end.

The Death Knight has not attacked and may later in the round.  The rest of you may take your actions.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 246):

OOC:  Did Warwick's attacks land?  And was Skarzol attacking Warwick or the elemental?

In reply to Warwick (msg # 247):

Shorty will move,forward,to attack the mage.  If someone intervenes... he will swing at whoever intercepts him.  LLC:  will roll when I know the opponent

OOC: DM'ed you Ron directly with an action/pre-action

In reply to Shorty (msg # 248):

The Death Knight will intercept Shorty.

--DM2

In reply to Warwick (msg # 247):

Warwicks attack did do damage last round.

AP's attacks were against Warwick.  He seems not to care about the earth elemental.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 250):

Shorty nods to the Death Knight and attacks.

Black Sword  13 hits AC -13 for 26 pts
Troll Slayer  7 hits AC -6 for 22 pts
Black Sword   20 hits AC -20 for 25 points
Troll Slayer  17 hits AC -16 for 22 pts
Black Sword   14 hits AC -14 for 27 pts

In reply to Shorty (msg # 252):

Just before Shorty attacks the Death Knight, Morteft yellls, "Shorty, don't attack the Death Knight...it will not be good for you!"

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 251):

OOC:  Great.  So, none of Warwick's attacks can harm the anti-paladin?  After this is over, when we're all dead, you're going to have to explain that using simple words.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 254):

Warwick's attacks DO damage the AP.  So far the earth elemental has not hit.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 255):

OOC: Now if I remember correctly, last round I rolled out the attacks for Warwick; which I did not do this time round.  So here we go.

With Smite in effect Warwick attacks the AP with his battle axe.  Warwicks first attack strikes for 30 points of damage.  However Warwick feels immediate pain as he strikes, 15 points - no weapon struck Warwick. His conclusion is the AP has some kind of reflection magic.

Warwick has another attack, will he continue?

OOC: Since game time has not been very long I will remind you all that the food and drink Alannon gave you has, temporarily, given you the regeneration power of a troll.

--DM2

Is there a potion or spell to improve my reading comprehension?  :-)

Morteft quickly grabs a rod and a bit of fur. He rubs them together furiously while focusing on the 1/2 giant.

A lightning bolt explodes from his hands and strikes the 1/2 giant!

OOC:
17:13, Today: Morteft rolled 33 using 12d6.  lightning bolt vs 1/2 giant.

Warwick casts a cure critical wounds upon himself while flying above the anti paladin, hopefully, out of reach.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 253):

OOC:  I will have to defer Morteft's warning to the DM.  The warning/threat is pretty vague and Shorty fully expects to get clobbered this fight anyway.  If he and the Death Knight mutual destruct...  its one less bad guy for the rest to handle.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 260):

OOC: I will say Mortefts warning came in time if Shorty wants to try to avoid the Death Knight. It will be up to you if Shorty engages immediately or tries to avoid.

It may be inevitable anyway as the DK has a good intercept angle.

Sounds like Shorty would engage in any event.

--DM2

In reply to Morteft (msg # 258):

The Lightning Bolt from Morteft streaks toward the 1/2 giant and strikes him full in the back.  Brugar had no way of knowing the bolt was on its way so he takes the full force of the attack.  Screaming in rage and pain Brugar lunges forward with his giant mattock, striking the huge Earth Elemental in the head, while at about the same time the EE's massive fist blasts Brugar in the side, collapsing his rib cage.

Brugar just collapses in a heap, not moving, and the EE crumbles into a pile of dirt and rock on the ground.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 262):

OOC:  Shorty is Shorty.  All he knows is breaking things to defend what he values most.  Saving this world is wort the cost to him.  The attack stands even if Shorty doesn't in the end.  Grin

In reply to Shorty (msg # 252):

Shorty accepts the Death Knights invitation and attacks in a flurry.  Driskol (DK) is slow to react, seemingly in shock by Shorty's decisive charge as most hesitate to engage a Death Knight.  Shorty hits 4 times.  However only 1 of his strikes appears to have done any damage.  All the strikes from his black sword appear to have just bounced off Driskol's armor!

Driskol then quickly makes his own assault striking twice for 70 pts, one strike cutting into Shorty's side.  The Death Knight begins to laugh, sounding like a low guttural echo from the depths of a cave.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 264):

The battle is starting to heat up with two of the larger opponents down and the loss of one of the Huge Elemental allies.   The cleric, Fjord, is now able to engage another; he turns to check on the other part of battle and see the Fire Giant down.  He begins to move forward.

Then off to either side of both Warwick and Shorty erupt two more elementals which makes Fjord stop in his tracks.  On Warwicks side is a huge Fire Elemental, Warwick can feel the heat coming off of the elemental. On Shorty's side a huge Air Elemental spins into being, the muddy field being drawn up about 3' into the elemental.  Both elementals are at least 18' in height.

OOC: This will conclude the round.  I will again make a new tactical map.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 264):

Shorty steps back a few steps to the corpse of the downed giant with a somewhat surprised look on his face telling the black sword to heal him again.  <<OOC: Private message to DM>>

OOC: Hey all...if any of you are in the Boston area, let me know. I am going to be there next week for a company event.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 267):

Sorry, 250 miles North in Vermont

In reply to Shorty (msg # 266):

OOC: I put a new battle grid on the site.  It is the map for group 3, which you are all in.  You can see it by going to the Game Map and then selecting the Map/Image for group 3.

Two new pieces are the Fire Elemental and the Air Elemental.  Those combatants who are on their side are out of commission.

One other thing, I noticed I mixed up the death knight an anti-paladin figures, so I put the right figure with the right position.  AP is with Warwick and DK is with Shorty.

Next round will being with any psionic combat/actions.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 269):

Shorty quickly closes his mouth and studies the Death Knight more closely.  The he raises his voice to be heard over the fighting around him.  "Nice armor on chest.  Me like black toos."  Shorty studies the Knight for a second and then asks, "You try fer get all pieces?  Yer boss maybe nots like dat.  Cloud not like dis stuff."  Shorty pauses for a second as a sad look passes over his face, then he continues,  "Maybe makes deal?  Me gives all pieces me have an youse leave fight an dis world.  Neber comes back dis world eber gin.  Swears on you knight weapon an me give marble sword, glove, and udder piece (he motions to the black vamrace).  Den youse use marble sword leave dis world."

In reply to Shorty (msg # 270):

The glowing eyes of the Death Knight dance as flames and he pauses to give one of his guttural chuckles as Shorty speaks.

The DK then responds: "What does the great Set care about these trinkets.  He took the power of the glove he can give it back.  It matters not to him anyway, another servant for him to command is all it would be.  I will take what I want from your carcass. Set told us to take the world and take it we shall."

--DM2

In reply to Shorty (msg # 270):

Shorty glances at the newly formed Giant Elemental beside the DK and replies.  "It not be taked yet.  Yous can gets an nots die.  Shorty stabs his black blade in the ground where it can be easily grabbed.  He then releases the vambrace and tosses it through the air above the DK's head.  <<If he grabs for it, Shorty will use that few seconds for plan B>>

In reply to Shorty (msg # 272):

OOC: Apparently I only sent this as a private message

These Shorty/DK actions are at the end of the round along with the appearance of the new Elementals.

Will know conduct the Psionic battles, private messages mostly.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 273):

Third round:

The last round ended with the fall of 2 and the rise of more (elementals).

Warwick has started to fly off to get some space between himself and the AP.  As he withdrawals he lets out a loud groan, puts a hand to his head and then drops to the ground.  A puff of dust goes up as he hits just beyond the elementals, there he he rolls over onto to his knees and groans.  The AP will move forward to engage the huge Fire Elemental.

Shorty goes thru the actions of removing his black items, sword, vambrace and gauntlet; offering these to the Death Knight.  The Death Knight's response is he does not seem to care and attacks Shorty.  The DK strikes 4 times for a total of 87 points.

OOC: One other thing I need to resolve, so I will pause at this spot.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 274):

OOC:  Does shorty lose all 5 swings to grab the flaming sword at his feet?

In reply to Shorty (msg # 275):

Yes Shorty would lose all 5 as he would need to actively acquire it by reaching.  It is not quite at his feet, especially the pommel.  Shorty's Dex will make it a little more challenging.  Further, it is not a sure thing Shorty could wield the sword in one hand. It is more like a 3 handed sword - half again bigger than a 2 handed sword.

BTW, the swords flame is dying out.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 276):

Shorty returned Kracker and nothing else he has is powerful enough.  Shorty will grab for the pommel and hope the elemental,does some damage

In reply to Shorty (msg # 277):


The priest had stopped when the two new elementals appeared, he then muttered a few words, but nothing apparently happened.

The Huge Air Elemental does try to help Shorty by moving in to attack the Death Knight.  The Elemental tries to engulf the DK but is not able to completely do so, still doing some damage.
Shorty is able to find the pommel and pick it up, with a little difficulty, and the flame has gone out.  Shorty can attempt to attack next round.


OOC: I will briefly pause here, there is another move outstanding.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 278):

OOC: Ok we shall move on.  I will provide an updated map shortly, not a whole lot different.  Warwicks spot will change the most.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 279):


OOC: The new map is ready, choose the group 4 map to view.

Those who were 'disabled' last round are now OK.  We will begin with Psionics and those will be private messages.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 280):


Next Round:

Warwick and Morteft have recovered from their episode and are a little slow getting back into the swing.  The battle however is in full swing and much of it is near them.

The Fire Elemental and Anti-Paladin square off.  The two combatants clearly strike one another, seemingly the elemental takes the worst of it.  When the elemental strikes the AP its fire goes from brilliant orange to dull red.
    The earth elemental, dwarfed by its fire brethren, attacks but its arm crumbles as it strikes the AP.

The battle away from most of the group with the Water elemental pitted against the warrior and mage appears to be nearing a conclusion, with the elemental beginning to loose control of its form.  With a flurry of strikes from the warrior and a spell from the mage, the elemental splashes to the ground - soaking the warrior in the process.

Warwick makes it back to his feet and scans the battle ground.

Morteft also stands but then the ground beneath him erupts as if something exploded up from the ground.  Morteft is thrown to the ground with minor damage (6 hit points), but again must regain his feet.

The Death Knight, Air Elemental, Shorty trio engage in bitter combat.  Shorty, devoid of his main weapons tries to use the fire giant weapon.  He finds it a little difficult to wield as he does not have the mass of the fire giant.  The DK fights his way thru the elemental and is able to strike Shorty twice for 58 points.  Shorty drops to one knee from the force of the blows.

At this point, bursting from the trees is Alannon and he is wielding a large scimitar.  He rushes straight for the Death Knight.  With the appearance of Alannon, the female drow and the cleric take a more ready position.  The cleric smiles and points his rod at Alannon ...

More to come.

OOC: You may all declare your moves.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 281):

OOC: sent you a private message with Morteft's actions

In reply to Morteft (msg # 282):

Warwick takes flight and attacks the anti-paladin, trying to take advantage of the help of the two elementals.

OOC:  Assuming from the description that Shorty is not in a position to fight so time to pull a Shorty

Shorty looks at the Death Knight and shakes his head.  "Youse fights lone, me fight wid friends." Shorty then reaches to his belt, pulls off his water bottle and pops the cork and initiates the fire hose mode and fires it at the Knight in an attempt to force him hack into the water elemental hoping an endless supply of water will aid the Elemental

In reply to Shorty (msg # 284):

Morteft concentrates for a moment and then pulls out a wand.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 285):

Continuing...

Warwick is able to get back up and flies at the Anti-Paladin.  He can feel the intense heat of the elemental so he takes a wide route to try to get more the the rear.

Shorty unleashes the torrent from his flask, the strong flow of water does push the DK back some and he then begin to slip in the mud all the water creates; however after a few moments the water begins to pass thru him and he starts to move forward again without hindrance - it appears to Shorty that he can sort of see thru the DK.  "And when you and your 'friends' are dead, what then."  the graty voice replies.

The next two things happen very close together.  Trysk suddenly appears next to the cleric and quickly brings the staff he is holding down upon the clerics extended rod.  Both the staff and rod shatter.  The cleric drops the remaining bit and yells "It cannot be."  He then turns toward Trysk with murder in his eyes and begins to swing his mace at Trysk.

The female drow, seeing Trysk appear begins to step forward, at which point a fighter in gleaming armour appears in front of her.  "Damn the interruptions." she yells as they engage.

Their mage blasts the shiny new comer with magic missiles.

Finally Alannon reaches the fray, running thru the Air elemental he swings his blade at the semi-transparent Death Knight, at which point your hear a deep 'argh' from the area of the DK.

OOC: This will end the round.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 286):


I will be putting up the latest battle map tonight and then will start the next round.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 287):

Map has been uploaded, it is the map for group 5.

The new figure between the Death Knight and Shorty is Allannon.


--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 288):

Warwick attacks the anti-paladin from behind and above, switching his axe to cold to give himself better protection against any interaction with the fire elemental and to mix things up against the anti-paladin.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 289):

Continuing from previous round.  Does not seem like anyone was engaged with psionics this round.

The female dark elf engages the shining new comer.  She is able to plunge the sword into the warrior, those nearby hear her speak some words and the shiny warrior shrivels up and falls of the sword.  She then continues toward Trysk.

Trysk meantime is receiving the wrath of the cleric, who swung his mace in a tight arc at Trysk.  The mace solidly connects and Trysk apparently takes 25 pts!

The AP concentrates on the huge Fire Elemental and hits 3 times, seems to do heavy damage.  Warwick attacks striking for 20 points, again he feels like he has been struck (10 damage) but he saw no weapon do it.

Alannon and the DK knight stand toe to toe and engage one another.  It looks like Alannon is a master swordsman and is able to stand his ground against the DK .. but how long.  The air elemental is able to attack over Alannon; however its attention may be diverted as the enemies
plain warrior moves at high speed to engage the Air elemental.

Their mage is apparently casting a spell.

Morteft hears a sound behind similar to a stick snapping as on steps on it.

The rest of you may make moves .. still some things to resolve in this set.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 290):

Morteft jumps to the side and twists around to see what is behind him.

In reply to Morteft (msg #

Shorty chuggs down and extra healing potin and then steps forward to assist the druid.  (OOC:  Not sure if Sthere is room for Shorty to engage in this battle with the elemental and the Druid on the DK.  If not, Shorty will attempt to aid the elemental against the fighter.  Also, you will have to determine hits and damage with the giants sword I will role to hit.  Shorty's base Thaco is 2).).

Shorty steps forward and sings first with the troll slayer

TS:  14 hits AC-12 for 27 Pts
Giant Sword (10 hits ?
TS: 2 hits AC 0 for 26 Pts
GS  2 hits ac ?
TS:  17 hits AC-15 for 22 pts)

In reply to Shorty (msg # 292):

Warwick will fly up a bit and read his dispel magic scroll, directing it at the anti-paladin, wondering if he can strip off some of the magic protections from the creature.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 293):

Morteft turns quickly and scanning the local environment.  He does not see any enemy.  He looks quickly left and right but there is no one there.

The mages spell goes off and it is a Cone of Cold directed at the Anti-Paladin and his attackers!  The cone of frigid temperatures hits the group, the Earth Elemental summoned by Warwick cannot withstand the spell and it crumbles into a pile of dirt.  The Fire Elemental takes heavy damage as well but continues on the AP.  Warwick was in the process of climbing and with his cold protection he limits the damage to 12 points.

The AP seem unfazed, mostly, he yells "Watch what you are tossing over here, you pompous wuss."

Shorty moves over to the warrior, going around the air elemental, and attacks.  Shorty finds the giants sword a bit unwieldy especially with his off hand and cannot hit.  He only hits once with the other sword.

The warrior smiles and says, "Fresh meat."

OOC: there may be one or two more things but this will basically end the round.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 294):

OOC:  An Updated map has been uploaded - select group 8 when you select a map.

Moves coming soon, it be a little 'disjointed' as different people/teams will get initiative.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 295):

OOC:  Hope everyone is doing well in this crazy new world we live in.  Safe at home here in Vermont with 4 kids.  Teaching preschool, 3rd grade, 7th grade, and tutoring freshman college in my non existant spare time.

Be safe

In reply to Shorty (msg # 296):

We're doing fine in Massachusetts.  My wife and I are able to WFH and I'm enjoying my commute.  If you guys want the latest medical information on the virus, my company is allowing us to share the same information that we've made available to clinicians around the world for the past month to our family and friends.  http://healthclarity.wolterskl...virus-resources.html

Stay safe and make sure you take this virus seriously.  I don't want to lose any of you.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 296):

If Shorty has time before the next round, he will chug down one of the extra healing potions Dualis gave him long ago.  Its been a painful fight so far.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 297):

OOC: I still go to work everyday.  I am considered part of essential services.  Family is all good.  Hope the rest of you stay well.

--Ron

In reply to Shorty (msg # 298):


The battle order will go something like this, it will not be that linear just a general idea.

Psionics
Trysk
Fighter (bad guy)
Death Knight
Allanon
Anti-P
Mage
Female Drow
Morteft
Elementals
Priest
Warwick
Shorty

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 300):

Shorty is beginning to feel like a punching bag  grin.  He doesn't even get to eat peanuts while everyone pounds on him.  ROFL

In reply to Shorty (msg # 301):

OOC: Unfortunately Shorty's reaction is not that good.  In the grand scheme of things he will get to go just after the fighter on him.

All combatants are apparently joined now, the sound of steel on steel, roaring flames and howling winds provides the theme of carnage taking place.

As the battle rages, the earth erupts from beneath Alannons feet catapulting him in the air and back almost 10 feet from the DK.  Shorty had already moved around the huge Air Elemental and was not in the way.  Alannon is able to twist in mid air and perform a roll so as not to land heavily on the ground.  The roll brings him back to a ready position as the Death Knight moves forward.

The warrior facing Shorty has a happy grin on his face, he begins his attack, his blades whirl at blinding speeds and he strikes with speed of his movement ...

OOC:  To be continued.  I will wait for Trysks movement at this point as his move may affect other things.  I have not heard from him in a while so I hope he has not seriously affected by the current crisis.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 302):

We haven't heard from Nolan in any of the games.  I hadn't thought about that until just now.  He works at Merck and lives in NYC...

In reply to Warwick (msg # 303):

OOC - Apologies, I lost my phone last month and had not added notifications for my email account to this phone.

BIC - Trysk Teleports Without Error away 500' back toward the direction they had come from originally and telepathically tells the others, *The cleric's rod is destroyed, but I'm running out of Teleports.*

He will use his sword's Heal ability and wonder why his Stoneskin didn't save him from the attack.

He will also re-cast Stoneskin on himself and then Shield on himself.

-Nolan

In reply to Trysk (msg # 304):

OOC: OK, sounds like everyone is still doing ok so let us get rolling again.

Fighter on Shorty, the fighter (Pax) is insanely quick as Shorty is barely able to react to his movements.  Pax uses two swords and each strike hits with tremendous force and he seems to be able to split his attacks between the Air Elemental and Shorty.  Shorty is hit 3 times for 78, and the Air Elemental is hit twice.

(I believe Shorty is unconscious)

The Death Knight and Alannon continue to engage one another.  Alannon can apparently hold his own at least for the moment, but is not as skilled a warrior.

The AP concentrates on the Fire Elemental, choosing at the moment to ignore Warwick.  The AP strikes the elemental several times and the elemental is able to connect as well, each strike though it appears the flames go dull at the point of contact.

The mage begins casting a spell.

The female drow also appears to be casting a spell

Morteft blips away, which is probably a good thing as 13 black tentacles appear near where he was.

OOC: More moves coming.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 305):
OOC:  Shorty may be unconscious.  Not sure if he was able to use the extra healing potion from Duais or not before closing or what it would have done for healing.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 306):

Moving on

Shorty was able to take the Extra-heal (19 points); but he is barely standing.

The Air Elemental attacks the Death Knight but all the attacks appear to have no affect.

The priest is casting a spell.

Warwick finishes his Dispel Magic, nothing apparent happens, except for the black tentacles disappear.

The Priest finishes his spell and Warwick feels the need to make a save vs Magic.

A black bolt flies from the Drow toward Allanon, however he is able to avoid it somehow.

Shorty can do something and we shall see about Warwicks save.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 307):

Finishing up this round.

Warwick saved vs the spell cast at him (Hold spell).

Shorty does not look too good (health wise) and appears to drop a bottle which begins to billow smoke, very quickly, and in a few seconds the area around Shorty is filled with smoke and within moments after that the area around the 5 combatants Shorty, Alannon, Air Elemental, Fighter and DK are enveloped.  You can see a swirl of smoke form where the elemental is located.

Those nearby may hear a slightly audible POP.

OOC: That should end this round.  Currently the only visible battle is at the Anti-Paladin although the smoke is still expanding.  I will get out a new map and give a recap.
Those who sent me multiple moves can update those.


--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 308):

OOC:  Just want to say thanks for running this game Ron!

In reply to Warwick (msg # 309):

I want to second that thanks!

In reply to Morteft (msg # 310):

OOC: Thanks to all of you for playing and hanging in there.


I will be uploading a new map (group 9), and I will need to provide some explanation.  There is an image of smoke down in near the lower middle of the image and no visible characters.  This is because the smoke is obscuring the area.  The picture does not show it but the smoke is swirling at the right side of the smokey area - presumably the air elemental.  Within this smoke, as far as you know, are Shorty, Alannon, Air Elemental, Death Knight and the Fighter.

I have placed Morteft and Trysk off to the edge since they are not immediately visible.

Another item of note is that I have not placed the psionicist on the map yet, this is because you have no idea where he is located.  Those with psionics can feel his presence though so you know he is in the area.

I will be posting moves shortly.  Psionics will be first if they happen.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 311):

OOC: so it was not that shortly.

The next round begins with Warwick grabbing his head again.  This time he does not fall to the ground; but he looks to be very erratic in the air.  The Anti-Paladin, still ignoring Warwick, continues to attack the Fire Elemental, with fair success it seems and the Elemental is still bringing the heat.

The mage and cleric both begin casting spells and the drow briefly scans the area before moving toward the billowing cloud.  You can tell things are happening in the due to the sounds and air disturbances; however those outside cannot see within, and the cloud continues to grow.


You can start your moves.

Battle Order,
Fighter
DK
Alannon
drow
mage
Trysk
AP
Warwick
Morteft
Elementals
Cleric
Shorty

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 312):

Warwick attempts to attack the AP with his axe burning brightly.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 313):

Continuing the round

The mage releases his spell, a Cone of Cold and he blasts it into the cloud of smoke.  Those with the right view sees the cone exit the opposite side.

Warwick strikes at the AP and hits once, Warwick immediately feels pain, taking 12 points of damage.  The AP is beginning to appear weak.

The AP is doing heavy damage to the Fire Elemental with his strikes.

The drow nears the edge of the smoke cloud.

OOC: Still some moves to go, there is time to modify moves if your character has not moved yet and is still able.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 314):

Finishing the round.

The Fire Elemental is beginning to flicker a bit, may not last long.  The AP looks a little haggard as well.

The cleric finishes his spell, no affect is noticed, he begins moving toward Warwick.

The drow enters the cloud.

OOC: I have not heard from Nolan, hope he is ok, so I will make a move for him.

A number of little fire burst erupt form the forest and strike the Cleric, doing damage.

NEXT: Battle map update.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 315):

Warwick attacks the AP again.  *Hope one of you has something up there sleeves because it feels like we need a miracle.*

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 315):

I sent a private message, but never heard back from you!

-Nolan

In reply to Trysk (msg # 317):

OOC: I updated the map for group 9, same group new map.

Only one of the team visible is Warwick and the evil Cleric is right behind Warwick.

Will email privately about any psionic stuff.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 318):

Battle Order:
Psionic combat
Fighter
Alannon
DK
drow
Trysk
mage
Morteft
AP
Warwick
Cleric
Shorty
Elementals

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 319):

There is no Psionic combat this round, those with psionics can feel activity but no combat.

There is much happening inside the cloud of smoke but those on the outside do not know what is happening.  Those inside the cloud do not know much either.  It may seem that the cloud is less agitated then it was, less swirling at least.

The mage begins casting another spell.

The Anti-Paladin attacks the Fire Elemental who is waning fast.

OOC: I will pause here for Trysks and Warwicks moves.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 320):

Warwick spins around and attacks the cleric.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 321):

OOC: This will be a little lengthy as quite a few thing go on.

The Anti-Paladin continues to battle the Fire Elemental.  His first stroke nearly dissipates the Elemental; but the toll of the battle is taking its affect on the dark warrior.

The cleric has been making his way toward Warwick, he is moving in somewhat cautious steps, not wanting to alert Warwick to his presence.

The AP's next strikes dooms the Elemental as it dissipates as an expanding ball of sparks.  The AP then leans on his sword to catch his breath.

The next few things happen in quick succession.

Warwick makes a faint toward the Anti-Paladin but turns to face the cleric coming in from behind, although the cleric himself turns and now confronts Trysk, who just appeared behind the cleric in an attempt to make a back stab, which has now turned into a side stab.  The cleric is wounded but not gravely.

Behind Trysk the female drow suddenly appears and does successfully back stab Trysk, as she says "hello, brother" her silky voice quite noticeable although 'brother' is said with scorn.  Trysk immediately drops to the ground.

Warwick now facing two enemies strikes at the nearest one, the cleric, hits with a tremendous blow from his battle axe, nearly cleaving the clerics right arm.  The cleric staggers a bit to the left.

The mage completes his spell and 2 fiery bolts fly out toward Warwick, 1 hits for 14 points (made his save).

Warwick will also see a figure appear beyond the mage, wearing a dark hooded cloak.

The battle apparently still rages in the smoke as voices can be heard.  Although the battlefield is thrown into chaos as a massive earthquake strikes the area.  Cracks start to form in the ground and begin to widen, one is in the area of Warwick and his battle.  The female drow jumps back as a crack widens near her. The crack widens further and breaks toward Trysk; who would have fallen in if Warwick did not make a quick dive to grab him.  The mage falls to the ground, unable to maintain his balance.

Warwick then feels a great mental wave, the pain is so great he almost faints.  He hangs on to Trysk but he feels like he has lost most of his hit points.

A geyser of water forms near the anti-paladin.  He tries to get out of the way, as he moves he is blasted by a gush ow water, square in the back and he is thrown about 20' and lands with a great thud.

This is followed by a strong gale, the cloud of smoke begins to dissipate.  Warwick finds it tough going and flies low while holding Trysk.  As the cloud dissipates you can see Morteft flying as well and he is struggling with the winds and moves lower.  The smoke dissipates further and you can now see the combatants.  Both the Death Knight and warrior have backed off.  The warrior is doing his best to avoid cracks and small geysers as he hops around.

You can also now see Shorty, he is moving slowly as he appears to be checking potion bottles.

Lightning flashes begin to strike the ground.  Both groups begin to disengage and to re-group.

Alannon speaks, "Return to the forest my friends, they will not follow now. We must get back and tend to ourselves."  You begin to make your way into the forest.  Shorty leaves the potion bottles, picks up his black sword and follows.  A quick look back and you see the others to move away as well.  The hooded figure watches you all for a little while just standing motionless, then turns and walks away to get with the others, calmly moving as lighting bolts strike around him.

Eventually the forest hides both from site and you make you way back to Alannons grove.

A quick check finds Trysk still breathing.

OOC: Next, healing.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 322):

Warwick sends healing into Trysk as he carries him back to the forest.

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 322):

Morteft says, "They are so powerful." He shakes his head. "If we have to battle them again soon, I am not sure what more I can do."

In reply to Morteft (msg # 324):

Warwick sends a message over the telepathic link.  *Unless they are able to resurrect the dead, we have removed some of their players, while we have lost none of ours.  The cleric has lost his rod and we know that we have to take the Psionicist off the board.  We also know what won't work against them in terms of spells.  So, have we truly lost anything?*

In reply to Morteft (msg # 324):

If possible, Shorty will also grab his smoke bottle before retreating into the woods.  Shorty struggles to organize his thoughts before replying to the group.  Üs have udder tricks den no see yet.  But man wid hood make me worry.  Who him be?  Me not be able to fight one wid black armor.  Sword not let me kill.  But me thinks can take out Mage nextus time.  HIm not know me can goes pop.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 326):

*Anyone able to pick up one of their dead bodies?  Then they can't bring back all their assets.  It'd be useful to grab any of their magical items as well, even if we can't use them.*

In reply to Warwick (msg # 323):

Warwick notices that his healing spells do not seem to have any effect, although he can see that the troll like healing is active.

--DM2

In reply to Shorty (msg # 326):

Yes, Shorty can pick up his bottle before retreating.

--DM2

In reply to Morteft (msg # 324):

"We shall commence again tomorrow" Alannon says, "Do not despair, it was actually a good day of battle.  The Anti-paladin did not survive and the cleric is severely stressed.  The odds are more even now.  This victory today would not have been possible without you all and I thank you; but we are not done yet."  He looks up,  "Come, let us haste to my Grove to rest and prepare."

When you make it back to the Grove, Trysk is conscious again.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 328):

Warwick heals himself then, on the trip back.

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 330):

Warwick gently sets Trysk down on the ground.  "Ye okay, lad?"

"Allanon, can ye somehow prevent them from collecting their dead?  And perhaps grab their possessions?  Also, didn't we take down their giant?"

In reply to Warwick (msg # 332):

Morteft says, "Good thinking. If we can prevent them from bringing them back, that would help."

In reply to Warwick (msg # 332):

Trysk groans, "Man that hurts! Anyone got a plan to deal with that psionicist or Drow?"

In reply to Trysk (msg # 334):

"How do we even locate the psionicist?" asks Warwick.  "Taking that entity out what be helpful to all of us, but I don't think any of us ever encountered them physically."

In reply to Warwick (msg # 335):

Shorty calls and dismisses his cat so it can rest from guarding the tree.  Then he looks to the Druid and the Dwarf.  "Me go back to collect bodies.  Me can drag", giant be heavy.  Maybe me gets lucky and finds elephant too.  Me gonna miss ride him.  Not unnerstand where he go? " If neither the Dwarf of the Druid stop him, Shorty will step back and dig in his pouch for a ring.  ""Disappear ring be better den no fall down back der.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 336):

"Shorty, if ye're going to go back out, maybe ye should let me heal ye."

In reply to Warwick (msg # 337):

Morteft says, "I think it might be unwise to enter the field of combat alone. They may all converge on him."

In reply to Morteft (msg # 338):

Shorty smiles at Warwick, Hurts all gone be berry good.  Thanks you."

Shorty looks to Morteft , "Dem go to lick wounds.  Not comes back till morning me think.  But be good to know if dem took bodies or if left fer us.  And me need to check elephant.  Me miss him.  And if dem comes fer me, me use sword come right back to heres.  Go Pop." shorty holds up his black sword as he says pop.  He waits to be healed.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 339):

You arrive at the Druids grotto.  As you discuss your next moves and going back to the battlefield for items etc. Alannon says
"There is no need to go back.  They will not resurrect their fallen nor take their items, unless they eventually win this fight then they will take their share.  That is their way.  Your elephant figurine, Shorty, will still be there I assure you. As far as who they lost, both giant-kin and the anti-paladin.  Now the troll-like healing you all have will stay with you for another 2 hours or so, you will all have healed by then."  he looks over at Trysk  "You are fortunate to have the troll healing for the sword your kin wields is a nasty piece of work.  No healing magic will work on wounds caused by it.  Only the bodies healing abilities will be effective.  Tomorrows battle you will not have troll healing and it cannot be given again."  he takes a deep breath and looks around
  "It is good we had no true death amongst us, more time to deal with other things." another pause
    "You find the psionicist troubling and so you should.  I believe he can manipulate the environment around him to make himself practically invisible and can change shape.  I also had the feeling he could monitor the battle and provide input to his 'comrades'.  I believe he is also a significant threat to you who also have some psionic ability.  I believe Warwick is most similar in style but even you are a novice in comparison my friend."
  He stands up.  "Sit, rest and eat.  I must commune with the world, I will be back shortly."  He goes into his hut.

--DM2