OOC: New thread

The ghostly head waits for 2 more questions.

--DM2

OOC:  Sorry, I didn't realize that RPOL messages had been going to my SPAM folder today.  Not sure why google decided that today was the day to categorize them as such...

BIC:

Warwick tries again.  "Which color gem on the desk will unlock the doors?"

In reply to Warwick (msg # 2):

The ghostly image laughs 'You silly roguesome dwarf, that is as obvious as the beard on thy face, given whose domain this is.'

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 3):

*I guess that means red.*

Shorty doesn’t argue with Morteft but he does look around the room sceptically.  Then he asks, *It stuck her fereber ifn no asks nudder question?”

*We have another question to ask.  What do ye want it to be?*

Arye shrugs his shoulder, not having any idea what to add.  He was less of a thinker, and this was not the forests, so he was feeling a bit out of place.

"Perhaps asking what other creatures we face going forward, or how many giants, or something like that?  Or describe in detail any other traps that are on the door?"

Morteft shrugs. *We will need to use an augury still to be sure the red one is the proper button.*

In reply to Morteft (msg # 8):

*Asks what else push red button gonna do ta us.*

"What will happen if we push the red gem on yer desk," asks Warwick.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 10):

Warwick asks his final question 'What will happen if we push the red gem on yer desk?'  The ghostly image of the face over the skull smiles and says "The portal to your doom will be unfastened."  the image laughs and then fades away.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 11):

*Not an unexpected answer. Ok, let's do this.* He will head over to the desk. *Ready everyone?*

*Are we fully healed?* asks Warwick.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 13):

OOC: I thought we were. If not, Morteft will heal anyone injured for nine points per round until everyone is fully healed.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 14):

Trysk says, *Ready, but we could always use the ring from that dead guy for healing...*

In reply to Trysk (msg # 15):

*We can't be sure which one it is without an augury. I suppose we could do that now. I think we should find a place to hole up first and then start to explore.*

In reply to Morteft (msg # 16):

*You want to hole up in this room or past the double doors?*

In reply to Trysk (msg # 17):

*Past the doors...this area is too in the open for my tastes.*

In reply to Morteft (msg # 18):

Trysk nods and looks to the others to see if they are ready.

OOC:  Unsure where Shorty's health is at the moment.  I don't know if the hit on the MIA was big enough to heal the damage he tood in the giant fight and the MIA swings.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 20):

Shorty got back 14 hp from his last hit, the only one that got thru and would be down 24, Ez'ard was down a total of 15.  Also, Tzar and Shorty are still in pain.  Morteft takes a guess that it could be many minutes till the spells effects wear off.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 21):

Trysk comments, *We should open this door before my anti-magic wears off.*

In reply to Trysk (msg # 22):

*I can heal them in 3-4 minutes. Stand in the anti-magic Tzar and Shorty. It should help with the pain.* He heals them up using his psionics.

Once that is done, he says, *Ready for the button push?*.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 23):

*Ready.*

In reply to Morteft (msg # 23):

Tzar and Shorty will move near Trysk.  Where is Trysk standing?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 25):

Near the door, but keeping the door out of range of the antimagic

In reply to Trysk (msg # 26):

*Aye, let's open the door.  Be ready for a possible welcome committee on the other side.*

In reply to Warwick (msg # 27):

Morteft will raise the dead man's arm up (I think he fell behind the desk) and press the red button with his hand). If he can't do that, he will chop off a finger and press it with that.

OOC: He will chop off one of the dead man's fingers. :)
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Arye steps to the side of where the doors will open, and nock an arrow, ready for what comes through

In reply to Morteft (msg # 28):

OK, all get into position.  Morteft goes to the desk, the MiA fell across the floor so that his right hand would be close enough for a reach to the red gem.  Morteft pushes at the gem with the man's finger.  The gem glows briefly and fades.  Trysk hears a faint noise from the doors, like metal sliding on metal and then there is audible clunk at the door.

Actions?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 30):

Trysk moves towards the door, keeping Tzar and Shorty in range of the antimagic, and opens the door enough to peer through to the other side.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 31):

Shorty will move to Trysk.

Ez’ard will float up towards the ceiling to have a different angle of attack.

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 33):

The mass of the doors will give Trysk pause, so Tzar and Shorty take the ring of each door and pulls.  The doors open relatively easily, as they open you see how massive they are .. 10" thick metal and the left door you see there are 4 cylindrical holes, each about 4" in diameter.  The right door you can see the 4 cylinders, that would fit the holes, recessed flush, in the door.

The more scholarly of you believe not even a titan could break down these doors.

Beyond the doors is a 20' wide passage that goes for 30' to another pair of massive metal doors.  No design anywhere on these doors, the walls and ceiling are the regular smooth black rock, the floor is red granite.

Actions?

--DM2

Trysk does the usual scan of evil, magic and invisibility.

Morteft sighs. *So we are still in the entrance.*

Morteft will try the passwall gate on one of the side walls to see if it works in here.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 36):

*Perhaps another button? I wouldn't waste the spell on the wall, though.*

In reply to Trysk (msg # 37):

Trysk adds, *Or perhaps something happens once we all enter and the door shuts?*

In reply to Trysk (msg # 38):

Morteft will hold on using the passwall. *Maybe so. We could augury the other buttons or I could try knock on these ones and hope they aren't as powerfully magicked.*

In reply to Morteft (msg # 39):

OOC: Opps, the doors have regular metal handles, so you can pull on them.

Trysk, finds no evil, no invisibility but plenty of magic.  Its all around.

--DM2

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

*Warwick, do you have find traps?* Morteft asks.

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

OOC - Ah...

BIC - Trysk moves his antimagic shell close to the door so that Shorty and Tzar can pull open the door.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 42):

Tzar hears Mortfet ask about traps so he stops before pulling on the handle.

--DM2

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

If Warwick has detect traps then Trysk will move away from the door.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 41):

OOC:  Sorry, been out all day shopping with my wife.

BIC:  *Aye, I can cast find traps again.*

Warwick casts find traps and checks the area.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 45):

Warwick casts his Find Traps spell and the area appears clear.

With that announcement, Tzar and Shorty will open the doors.  The doors open fairly easily.  They open into a well lit 60x60 room, again the walls and ceiling are of black rock, the floor is a myriad of black, red, green, white and blue streaked rock.  The middle of the floor, taking up roughly a 40' diameter is a carving of Tiamat.

There are other 3 large metal doors in this room, positioned in the middle of the walls.  Each door has a simple handle on it.

Nothing else can be seen in the room.

Actions?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 46):

Trysk let's Warwick use Detect Traps in the new room before walking in.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 47):

Ez’ard has been floating along and volunteers to use his detect hidden doors and traps wand in the room with the statue.

While everyone else seartches for a way out of this room, Shorty allows his curiousity to take over.  He wanders up to the statue pf Tiamat.  In his mind, he compares her image to those of the dragons he loves, Arlon and Penny.  Shorty pays particular attention to the red head.  As he stares at the image, Shorty mutters softly.  “Youse shouda bees mo careful.  Dark one name a Set makin promices agin.  Him tellin dat big red dragon dat it ken takes youse place.  Den where us all gonna bees?  What gonna happen ta da balance ifn dat one takes youse place and steals youse temple?”  Then Shorty turns away to see what his friends have discovered.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 47):

Warwick's Find Traps is still operating, no traps are revealed.

As Shorty looks at the heads of Tiamat in the carving, each head seems to have a look of anger.


--DM2

*Ez'ard and Trysk, can you listen at the doors? And probably check for traps.*

In reply to Morteft (msg # 51):

Trysk will listen at the middle door.
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In reply to Trysk (msg # 52):

*Oh right...no need to check for traps.* He chuckles.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 52):

Trysk goes up to the middle door (I am guessing that means the one opposite the entrance .. all the doors are in the middle of the wall).

Trysk can hear nothing on the other side of the door.

--DM2

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

OOC - Ron, I didn't see a response to my private message.

BIC - Trysk tells the others that he doesn't hear anything and examines the door. Do these doors also open into the room?

Ez’ard will go to the door on the wall left of the one we entered.

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 56):

Ez'ard goes to the door and listens .. he hears nothing.

Nothing seems special about the doors, Trysk does not notice anything odd or traps etc..

--DM2

Shorty turns back to the image of Tiamat for a moment.  He bows his head respectfully to the angry looking dragon.  “Usn no bees here to makes youse mad.  Jus here ta stops Set and him lies.  Maybeso teaches da big red dragon dat him no rule dis place.  Dat bees youse job.      Maybeso ken teaches Set ta no step on youse toes.  Ifn youse like dat den maybeso youse helps us.”  Shorty bows again and goes to help his friends

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 57):

Trysk provides some additional information to the party:

*There is a 20x20 room beyond the middle door (N or S?). It is empty except for a picture of Tiamat on the far wall.

Beyond the E door, the room is 20x20, it is empty except for a small (7' tall) gold statue of Tiamat on the far wall from the door. The red dragon head appears ready to send forth it's breath weapon.

Beyond the W door, the room is 20x20. It is empty except for a small (7' tall) silver statue of Tiamat on the far wall from the door.  The red dragon head has a ring clenched in it's jaws.

Perhaps the W room?*
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*Wow, so many idols. West works for me.*

In reply to Morteft (msg # 60):

As far as room orientation, the 60x60 room (currently in), the door the party came in is on the S wall.  The N wall has the first door/room that Trysk reported on.

--DM2

Arye chuckles, "Someone is full of themselves.  As long as they are not full of us."

In reply to Ayre Vafir (msg # 62):

Trysk waits by the west door for Shorty and Tzar to open it.

Shorty wanders over and opens the door.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 64):

The door opens with no issue.  The room is as Trysk described it.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 65):

OOC: Any doors in this room? None of the descriptions indicated doors.
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In reply to Morteft (msg # 66):

Trysk examines the ring in the statue's mouth.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 67):

Warwick hovers in the air, back from the party, ready to take action when things go sideways.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 68):

There are no doors visible in this room, the only thing is the statue.

The ring is about 3" in diameter and is silver.

--DM2
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In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 69):

*Warwick, any traps? Ez'ard can you check for secret doors with your wand? If these three rooms don't have doors, then they must be hidden or we have to interact with these things.*

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 69):

What does Trysk think will happen if he pulls the ring down or toward him? Does it appear that the head of jaw will move?

In reply to Trysk (msg # 71):

Trysk does not have any idea what might happen if he pulls on the ring.  There is no obvious hinge on the mouth or head area.

--DM2

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

Trysk waits for Warwick's report on traps before pulling on the ring.

Does Warwick sense any traps?  If he's out of range, he'll float forward.

Ez’ard will use his wand of trap detection and hidden doors in each of the three rooms if a central use would not reach to completely encompass all three rooms. That will be it of the wand until it has a chance to recharge.

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 75):

Warwick finds no traps in the room.

OOC: Is Ez'ard going to go into each of the 3 satellite rooms?  The only room walked into to thus far is the W room.  The effective range for finding secret doors is 15'.

No secret doors are indicated in the room by the wand.

--DM2

Shorty listens to everyones report and moves forward to face the ring.  He motions for everyone to step back just in case.  Then he looks into the many faces of the dragon and says calmly.  “Members what me say.  Usn here ta helps.”  Then Shorty gives the ring a firm tug.

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 76):

OOC: the original answer was yes, each room but now I guess I wait to see what happens from Shorty’s move.

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 78):

OOC: Just making sure you meant to go into each room, as Ez'ard would have been alone in each instance.

Shorty, seizing the opportunity to act, boldly motions for everyone to keep back.  He moves forward, mumbles something as he goes, and tugs on the ring held in the dragons jaws.

The group is momentarily disoriented and reoriented.  You find yourselves in a large room with many doors - double doors to the right, your backs are to one wall, the room looks to be squarish. On the far wall is a mural of a huge red dragon destroying a village with it's breath.  The village is engulfed in flames and various human like figures are fleeing or burning.  In front of this mural is desk.

It is difficult to get a full view of the room as there are a number of entities in the room, 3 trolls (regular ones), 2 ogres, 3 gnolls and a sophisticated ogre that is behind the desk. Most can tell the one behind the desk is an ogre magi.

There appears to have been some sort of discussion going on when the group popped into the room.

The ogre magi says "You are not supposed to be here, it is not time .. waaaiit."

Then one ogre says to the other "Look him" pointing to Shorty "He be Puny name" and the other laughs "No, bees Teenee.  Hahahe, Weenee!" they laugh.

The trolls look at you and drool.

Actions?

--DM2

OOC:  Everyone, be ready, but let Shorty do the talking.  No weapons unless we're attacked.*

*They know who Shorty is...*

OOC: Ron, we have initiative?

In reply to Morteft (msg # 82):

and...how are the arranged around the room?

In reply to Morteft (msg # 83):

OOC: The group would currently get initiative, that could change quickly for any number of reasons.

The room is roughly 50x50 and the occupants are scattered.  The trolls would be to the groups left - probably about 10' away.  The ogres are almost opposite side of the room middle left about 30' away.  The ogre-magi, behind the desk, straight ahead about 50'away.  The gnolls, off to the right near the double doors about 30' away.

The ogres wear scale mail and hold a spear with two-handed swords strapped to their back.  Trolls have no weapons, 2 gnolls have spears and wear scale mail and cloak, the other wears leather and a cloak, has a dagger and short sword.

--DM2

Morteft steps ahead of the group and casts a spell.

Arye will wait till Warwick gives the order.  *Give the word* he things, ready to draw and drop the gnolls first.

Shorty ignors the barbs as he has long since come to terms with his size.  But he does understand the need for dominance in his own kind.  Shorty picks the largest of his kin and ponts his fubger at it.  “Toos bad youse no so strong as youse smells.  Tink youse beed  good nuf?  Den challenge da new Chief.  Ifn not so good nuf, shuts mouth afore all knowed youse bees dumb den dwarf.  An me owns a dwarf so ll ken knowed it..”

As for the trolls, Shorty returns their stare with a hungry look of his own.

As Morteft begins to move forward, Shorty growls in warning.  “No givs youse order ta mobe.  No makes me hurts youse agin.  Back in youse place.”

*Dem not knowed me.  Dis be how ogre decide who bees da boss.  Me gots ta show me da baddest ogre here.  Waits pleases.  Ifn one or eben two wabts ta fight.  It okay.  Ifn all den hav fun kill dem.”

Ez’ard, if not flying anymore will do so, he prepares a magic missile spell stopping short of casting it and rest his right hand on the first of the two daggers sheathed there.

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 89):

OOC - Are there any shadows on this room or is the whole room well lit?

In reply to Trysk (msg # 90):

The room is well lit.

OOC: I will give all players a chance to respond before moving forward.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 91):

*Shorty, lad.  We'll stay, but if any of them take a hostile move towards us, we're going to take them out.  Understand?  So, ye'd better make sure ye say the word, 'Go' so that you still look like ye have control.  Morteft, Ez'ard, ye'd better incapacitate the Ogre Magi.  Tzar, Trysk, Shorty and I will deal with the others. if it comes to it.  Ayre, pick yer targets.  Whatever ye want, just stay out of melee range.*
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In reply to Warwick (msg # 92):

*Let me swap opponents with Ez'ard. Sizzle likes cold-using opponents.*

Shorty turns and grins at Warwick as if to say the dward was stating the obvious.  Then he turns his gaze back to the ogres and orders, “Hows many new troops me gots?  Stupid humnan in udder room gets all confuse.  Lose him head talkin ta me.”

In reply to Trysk (msg # 93):

*From this distance, are ye going to be able to get in melee range, Trysk?* asks Warwick.

*Why aren't we just killing them all?* Morteft asks.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 96):

Shorty replies to  Nioteft, *Youse plan bees ta gets hu man and udders ta fights eaches udder.  Ifn dem follows me... ken starts a war atween both side.  An Maybeso ken gets dem tells us bout da Set peoples.  Ifn kill, just gots dead monster.  (fn bees boss, has army to use,*

*First, it was Trysk's idea. Not mine. However, I am willing to see how this plays out. I can play a necromancer for a while.*

In reply to Shorty (msg # 94):

One of the the ogres, slightly bigger one, hands his spear to the other ogre and begins to disrobe and starts saying to Shorty "Me gibs you bigs beaten puny.  He seems to be taking everything off.

The trolls just look on and drool, expecting food soon.  The gnolls back up to the double doors, the one in leather armor toward the back.

The ogre-magi watches on but eyes your group.

Actions?

--DM2
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In reply to Warwick (msg # 95):

Trysk replies to Warwick with a snort, *I can get anywhere as long as I have visibility to my target.*

In reply to Trysk (msg # 100):

*Do ye want to teleport into whatever Morteft is casting?  If so, then ye two work it out.*

*Ez'ard, ye can target something else.*

In reply to Warwick (msg # 101):

OOC: Morteft held his action. Sorry, I should have mentioned that.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 101):

*Morteft, I'm going to cast Mirror Image first before attacking the ogre magi, so you should have time to cast a spell. Any fire disk is good while I'm holding Sizzle.*

In reply to Warwick (msg # 101):

*If your casting is taking a bit I can still do magic missile to hit before you do. Keep him occupied. Daggers can find a temporary home in whoever else decides to move.*

Shorty watches the ogre strip.  He has never seen a challenge fight with rules before.  Then he motions Warwick forward.  Shorty lays his backpack and weapons at Warwicks feet and then slips out of his leather armor.  Lastly, he places the girdle on top of the armor.

Shorty turns back to his opponent.  “Bees cgakkebge,  Twp fights, one bees dead.  Feed dat one ta trolls.”  Shorty then points to Morteft and Trysk.  “Anybodies stick dem big nose in da fight, gets kilt bety fastest.”

Shorty steps forward with fists raised, “Muches too bad youse gonna die.  Maybeso coulda bees good soldier.”

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 104):

OOC - I'm assuming Ez'ard's offer is directed to Trysk.

BIC - *Sounds good! I never turn down a helping hand!*

In reply to Shorty (msg # 105):

Warwick steps forward and glares at the other ogre across the way.  *I could try to use me psionics to make him cower at yer feet, Shorty.*

In reply to Warwick (msg # 107):

*I get the sense from the ogre magi that they're underestimating Shorty, and probably us, for that matter. Put the ogres down quick, Shorty.*

In reply to Trysk (msg # 106):

The 2 combatants, Shorty and Ogre 1, strip down to their skivvies and begin to square off.  The trolls continue to drool and the gnolls seem to be looking for another place to be.  Ogre 2 holds onto Ogre 1's spear but everything else is just in a pile.

Thru this prep - by the soon to be engaged (in battle) ogres, the ogre-magi has been looking on, mainly at the newcomers.  Shorty and Ogre 1 begin to close in on each other, hands raised.

The ogre-magi seems a little agitated and before the 2 ogres come to blows he says "Enough!" then points at the group "Destroy the newcomers!"

Ogre-1 still moves to engage Shorty in hand-to-hand.

Actions?

--DM2

*Ez'ard hit the ogre magi with magic missile. I am going to do the same!!*

OOC:
11:46, Today: Morteft rolled 32 using 8d4+8 ((2,3,4,4,2,4,2,3)).

In reply to Morteft (msg # 110):

Warwick will use his telekinesis to float Shorty's swords over to him while he ignites his weapons and goes after some trolls.

*Ayre, take care of some ogres for us.*

A feral grin comes over Ayre's face. *With pleasure*

He starts by targeting Ogre-2 and once he is dead, he will move to the gnolls.  Using normal arrows.


OOC:
THAC0:10

Arrow 1: 13:08, Today: Ayre Vafir rolled 25,26 using 1d20+10,1d6+23.

Arrow 2: 13:08, Today: Ayre Vafir rolled 23,27 using 1d20+10,1d6+23.

Arrow 3: 13:08, Today: Ayre Vafir rolled 21,28 using 1d20+10,1d6+23

Shorty smiles down at Warwick.  *Not be knowin ifn wrm face bees near.  Not good to let dem knowed youse here.  Sides.  Fighting ogre and giant bees what ranger do bestus.*  Shorty answers Trysk next, *Little mean weak ta ogre.  Me tribe always tink ken push me round.*

At the ogre magi’s words, Shorty steps back and bellows “HALT!”  Ifn weak magic ogre wants ta challenge must wait him turn.  Dis be Tribe ting.  Magic ogre get no say lessin him challenge Chieft.”    Shorty sends to trysk, *Aks youse sword to to burn bright please.*  Shorty waves a warning finger at the trolls once Sizzle lights up.

OOC:  Shorty is knowingly sacrificing any initative he had in the fight to try and maintain control of the group.  If his opponent does attack, Shorty will swing once only at the end of the round.  15 hits AC -10 I believe with a fist for 27 points.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 110):

Trysk, sensing that attacking the ogre magi will be overkill after Morteft and Ez'ard's Magic Missiles, was about to cast Slow.

However, upon hearing Shorty's request, he draws Sizzle, which ignites immediately. With his free hand, Trysk will draw his Wand of Fire.

If combat continues, Trysk will create a Wall of Fire under the trolls and then start heading there with Sizzle.
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Shorty sighs as his friends perpare to slaughter his army.  He was kind of hoping the trolls would eat the ogre magi.

Ez’ard waits with his magic missiles for the ogre magi to make an offensive move.

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 116):

Seeing Ez'ard pause for some reason, Morteft says, *Trysk, hit the ogre magi with a magic missile before it goes gaseous and escapes.*

In reply to Morteft (msg # 117):

Trysk puts the Wand away and casts Magic Missile at the ogre magi.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 118):

OOC: Crashed last night, sorry for the delay .. long post

After the ogre-magi shouts his command Shorty begins his announcement.  There is a little hesitation on the gnolls parts before they act, Ogre 1 does not seem to care as battle fever has begun, the other Ogre hesitates as he works out which spear to use and who to attack.  The trolls begin to move toward the main group being the closest fresh meat.

However most of you have initiative.

OOC: Order of Battle: positions  front line left to right facing N-ogre magi: Tzar then Warwick
                                 2nd row: Trysk, Ayre
                                 3rd row: Morteft,  Ez'ard
           Monsters in relation to main group: Trolls 10' left, ogres/Shorty about 30' N and left, gnolls about 35' N & right, ogre magi about 50' straight N and clear path

Morteft, Ez'ard and Trysk all cast Magic Missile at the ogre-magi .. each missile dissipates as it nears the ogre-magic as if hitting an invisible wall.

OOC: since you will be able to tell the missiles do not get to the  target at some point and since missiles are more or less successive, after the first 4 dissipate you can use any remaining Missiles on a different target .. so let me know.

Trysk sword ignites it's blade shrouded in flame, both of Warwicks weapons also become engulfed in flame and Tzar pulls the pommel off his gauntlet and a blade of flame erupts from the hilt.

Just after the mages cast their Magic Missiles, the ogre-magi extends his arm toward the main group and a cone of intense cold washes over the group, all make save vs wand except for Shorty, 45 damage unless save.

Ayre fires his arrows, the first two hit ogre 2 and drop it; he sends the last arrow at a gnoll which he hits but does not drop it, to Ayre's surprise.

The 2 gnolls with spears (one with an arrow in him) bring up their spears and charge the group, they get to Ayre and Trysk and attack.  The one attacking Trysk hits and he is relieved he has stoneskin as the strike was directly in the chest (critical hit).

Tzar and Warwick move toward the trolls coming at the group, Tzar intercepts the first one before it reaches Morteft and he shreds it into multiple pieces in his 2 strikes, none of the pieces look to be regenerating as they smolder.  A troll attacks Tzar and hits once, no damage.  Another troll  goes in toward Trysk, hits twice, no damage.

Warwick hesitates a moment before flying over to engage a troll and Shorty's main sword starts floating over to him and then land at his feet.  The Warwick attacks the troll on Trysk, hitting twice with his axe and once with his mace the final strike dropping the creature and it shows no signs of regeneration.

The last ogre takes swings at Shorty and hits 3 times, good solid strikes but Shorty takes no damage due to stoneskin.

Shorty finally takes a swing at ogre 1 and hits solidly forcing his opponent back a step.

Next round.

Actions?

--DM2

OOC - Trysk would have directed his last 2 Magic Missiles at one of the trolls (Ron, I'll let you determine which one).

Trysk made his save vs. the Cube of Cold, but Sizzle also provides -1 damage/die, so I think he only takes 12 hp damage???

BIC - Trysk psionically teleports behind the ogre magi and attempts a backstab.

OOC - how close is the gnoll to me?

I.e. can Arye get off more arrows, or is he in melee range?

OOC:  I lost track of how many trolls, but if there are more, Warwick will continue taking on trolls.

Morteft says, *Any issue with me covering this room with a death spell? If your pets are around or you are weak, you will die.*

OOC: Morteft takes no damage. Luckily his guardian ring was set to protect against cold damage.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 123):

*Alexander's not here, but do we need your spell? Most of the enemy are dead and not sure your spell will affect the ogre magi.*

In reply to Trysk (msg # 124):

*I am mostly concerned about the ogre magi and it should affect him. Maybe something else then...*

*Fine...I will try something else.*

OOC: Charm Monster on the ogre magi. Maybe we can get control of this 'army' again with a proper commander. -4 save.

Shorty tries one last time to salvage some part of his imagined new army.  He barks another command at the gnolls and ogres.  “Kneel before da Chief or gonna gets bery deader.  Ken bees me tribe or bees me food.  Choose.”  Shorty leaves New Horizons at his feet as he stares at the ogre facing him.  He raises his fists again and looks at the ogre.  “Kneel or comes get mo da same.  Den me gunna gut magic ogre.”

OOC:  As a reminder, Shorty is stripped down so his saves aren’t nearly up to their normal against death magic.  And I believe that Sharak is with Ez’ard.  Besudes, only one target left that is any danger.

Ez’ard will divert his remaining magic missiles to the troll that got a critical hit on Trysk. He then sends his two daggers at the ogre magi. He starts casting magic missile again.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 123):

OOC tactical

The gnoll on Ayre is too close so he must switch to melee.

Warwick would figure that Tzar could take care of the last troll (there were 3, 1 left)

The gnoll on Ayre looks heavily wounded, the one on Trysk not at all.  The third stays by the double doors.

Trysk hits the last troll with the last 2 of his missiles.

I am assuming both animals are left outside, although Alexander is a figurine so it can still be with Trysk.

It was a gnoll that crit hit Trysk, 2 MM hit it causing damage.

Just one more set of missile redirects

--DM2

Warwick will switch targets to take out gnolls and give Ayre, Trysk and even Morteft breathing room by making it all about him.

Ayre will draw his longsword and attack the Gnoll.


Gnoll Attack
21:36, Today: Ayre Vafir rolled 24,24 using d20+8,d8+21
21:36, Today: Ayre Vafir rolled 24,22 using d20+8,d8+21
Love ranger vs Giant class

In reply to Ayre Vafir (msg # 131):

Both Ayre and Warwick save for the cone of cold, both take 23.

Ok, the round ends as Morteft redirects his final missiles at the heavily wounded gnoll, 3 of the 4 missile take it down and he directs the last one at the gnoll on Trysk.  Shorty makes another 'speech' but it seems to fall on deaf ears .. what's left of them anyway.

Next round begins with Ayre engaging the gnoll on Trysk, Tzar attacking the final troll, Shorty and the ogre in fisticuffs.

OOC: What are the mages doing? The ogre-mage is a bit out of range for Ez'ard's throwing daggers at the moment.

--DM2

*Fine...I will try something else.*

OOC: Charm Monster on the ogre magi. Maybe we can get control of this 'army' again with a proper commander. -4 save.

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 132):

Ez'ard will move forward to get in range to use his throwing knives at the ogre-magi. He will cast magic missile and split to target the final troll and the ogre Shorty is attacking.

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 132):

OOC - I said earlier that Trysk was psionically teleporting behind the ogre magi for a backstab.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 135):

OOC: Many things were said which is why I asked for clarification

The battle continues

Tzar takes a couple swipes at the troll with his blazing sword and as before the troll is reduced to a smoldering heap.  Both Warwick and Ayre attack the gnoll on Trysk, with 1 hit apiece the gnoll goes down.  They both look around for something to attack.

The ogre magi grabs 2 scimitars from off the desk and leaps to the other side of the desk and swings the two blades in a complex spiral in front of him.

Morteft begins a spell.

Trysk, seeing an opening, disappears and reappears on the desk behind the ogre-magi and strikes with Sizzle, the blade buries into the ogre-magi's back. his swords fly off in different directions, the O-M's face going from a grim smile to a one of surprise and then it slumps to the floor.

Again Shorty and Ogre 1 trade blows.  They both connect with 2 punches on their opponent but on Shorty's second blow the ogre's legs buckle and he falls to the ground like a large tree trunk being pushed over.  No damage to Shorty due to stoneskin.

Ayre and Warwick can both see the black cloaked gnoll slip thru the double doors which then shut.

Morteft is still in mid spell.

No opponents left to fight in the room, the sounds of battle fade away.

Actions?

--DM2

OOC - I feel like Indiana Jones when he shoots the first enemy that was twirling a large scimitar. :-)

BIC - Trysk looks around, *Did we get them all?*

In reply to Trysk (msg # 137):

Morteft stops his spell. *Well, that was normal for us.*

OOC: Was that two rounds? I am not sure how Trysk attacked twice, teleported and then backstabbed while Morteft was casting a 4 segment spell.

Shorty picks up New Horizons and then bends to check the ogre he battled.  He checks to see if it is alive, knocked out, or close to death.  If can be saved, he will cast Cure light wounds on it.  Then he will start putting his gear back on.

Morteft burns the ogre magi. "Well we have lost the element of surprise so we need a place to retreat to."

OOC - Trysk cast Magic Missile and backstabbed the OM.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 140):

Trysk removes any valuables from the OM before the corpse is burned.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 142):

OOC: Yah, you are right. Something that would normally take 2 rounds. I also read Tzar as Trysk so ignore the 2 swings. I guess it doesn't matter since the battle is over, I was just surprised.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 143):

Morteft asks, "So what is the plan?"

He will go over to the far corner of the room (as far from the desk and to the left of the desk) and try a passwall against the wall. "Let's see if this entire place is immune to passwall."

*One gnoll slipped out.  We're going to have others heading this way.  The question is, do we want to have a pitched battle or not right here?*

Warwick looks around at the room.  *And how do we get out of here?  We have a number of doors to pick from.*

Trysk will also examine the desk that the OM sat behind.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 138):

OOC: Yes, it was 2 rounds.  Since it was psionics Trysk's teleport could have happened in the first round.

Shorty checks the ogre he was fighting, he still seems alive, unconscious but alive, Shorty casts cure light on the ogre.

The desk ios similar to the other one except for no gems.

OOC: I will need to get a map of the room out, many doors.

--DM2

OOC: Ah, psionics. Ok. Yeah, I guess I will wait for a map before passwall.

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

OOC: See map A, I forgot to put the desk in.  It is in the middle square of the top row.  You guys teleported in-front of the double doors on the S/bottom wall.

--DM2
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OK, thanks for the map. He is going to cast passwall in the upper far right corner going upward. I am hoping to test out passwall without going into a room but we will see. :)

In reply to Morteft (msg # 150):

Passwall does apparently work here, Morteft makes a 10x10 alcove.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 151):

*What's the plan? Just hole up in here until we're rested?*

*Check the doors.*

In reply to Warwick (msg # 153):

Morteft smiles. *Excellent. This increases our chances. Two more tests.* He will walk in and cast disintegrate against the North end of the alcove.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 153):

Trysk will listen at the door and open it if he doesn't hear anything.

Shorty will quickly redress as he watches the unconscious ogre.  If it doesn’t start to wake up by the time he is re-equiped, he will pour some water from his waterskin on its face.  When its eyes are once again focused, he will growl down at it, “Who bees da Chief?”

OOC:  What did we find besides the scimitars?  At leas what wasn’t junk?  Trying to update my word file as I lost my link to the community chest for this game.  Is anyone updating it?

In reply to Morteft (msg # 154):

The Disintegrate spell works as well, another 10x10 section disappears.

Which door is Trysk listening at?

No magic has been detected for yet.  There are a variety of items, spears, scale mail, 2 scimitars, the ogre magi had a ring on each hand.

The ogre is deep out.  He was close on the second punch to going down, the 3rd one really clobbered him.

--DM2

*Trysk, please don't open any doors. Can you check for magic? I have one more test to do.*

He cancels the passwall while he is in the 10 foot area of the disintegrate. He will then teleport no error back to the room with the ogre magi or try to do so...

In reply to Morteft (msg # 158):

Trysk was listening at the door the gnoll ran out.

Instead of opening the door, Trysk will use Clairvoyance to see what's on the other side of the door.

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 157):

Ez’ard collects the two rings but leaves everything else.

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 160):

*Why aren't you collecting all the magic items, Ez'ard?*

In reply to Morteft (msg # 158):

Morteft, does his thing.  The wall reappears in the room where it was passwalled leaving Morteft trapped forever...

OOPPS: read that wrong

Morteft reappears in the room near the desk.

Trysk stands by the door and reaches out his mind - beyond the double doors where the gnoll went is a wide hallway with 3 other sets of double doors, one on each wall.  The hallway is 60+ feet long.

OOC: I do not believe anyone has detected for magic yet.

Ez'ard takes the two rings from the ogre-magi.

--DM2

Arye will sheath his sword and take up his bow again.  He'll stand so if the door where the Gnoll  left through opens, he can shoot at anything coming in.

Morteft will detect for magic with the rod of alertness.

*Ok, we have a place to retreat to now. Not ideal, but it will work.*

OOC:  Unless we need to breathe...  LoL

In reply to Morteft (msg # 164):

The rod reveals that all the weapons and armor are magical, only one of the ogre-magi rings is magical.  The other ring is a plain gold ring with a small ruby.

No alarms seem to have been raised, no troops bursting thru the doors.

--DM2

*Shall we push on or take a break?* Morteft asks.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 167):

*As long as we all know where to teleport safely, let's push.*

In reply to Trysk (msg # 161):

Ez’ard replies, *Didn’t know what was magical and don’t want to carry non-magical bulk items…*

He adds, *so where do we want to designate as a regroup teleport location?*

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 169):

Morteft says, *Good point.*

He will passwall into the isolated chamber again. He will put a continual light coin in each corner of the room. he will then get out a piece of chalk and make an arcane symbol on the wall.

*Everyone, take a look at this wall. Focus on this room when you need to teleport to safety. Keep in mind, we can all teleport each other here so we don't all have to individually teleport...but just in case knowing this room will help.*

Once everyone has looked over the room enough for a teleport no error, he will cancel the passwall.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 165):

OOC: Yes air is important, ogres take up a good bit of space/air .. you will all need to make a saving throw if Shorty has gas.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 171):

OOC: LOL...we can replenish with passwall....maybe a stone shape is in order to make a small very discrete air vent, though...maybe tomorrow.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 172):

OOC:  Warwick memorizes the symbol.

BIC:

*Okay, where do we want to continue?  Through the door the gnoll left or shall we check out one of the other doors?* asks Warwick.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 173):

OOC - Trysk memorizes the arcane symbol.

BIC - *Let's follow the gnoll. Although, it's a little strange that no alarms have been sounded nor reinforcements have been sent.*

Arye, still getting used to the mental chit-chat chimes in, *I will memorize the symbol, but will require one of you to help teleport me to this location if needed.  Does anyone else need healing? *

In reply to Ayre Vafir (msg # 175):

*Yer amulet should allow ye to teleport, right Morteft?*

In reply to Warwick (msg # 176):

*Correct. The amulet will allow two teleports without error each day.*

Ez’ard follows everyone into the ‘hidey hole’ and gets his reference fix. He xits back out and sends, *I am inclined to follow the gnoll.*

Shorty waits for all of the mental noise in his head to pause before intentionally speaking out loud.  He points down at the unconscious ogre.  “Him tribe now.  Will talk.  Maybeso should asks him where to go.  Bet him knoewed where Gnoll go.  Needs help ta tells all do monster dat hu mans gpnna betrays dem.  Maybeso monster stop hu man afore hu mans kills dem all.”

Shorty then adds, *Ken works or youse wants maybeso usn fights all da tings in dis place.*

In reply to Shorty (msg # 179):

OOC: what will you do with the unconscious ogre?  It will probably take another healing spell (or two) to bring him around.
Seems you want to follow the gnoll so we will go there.

As the group tends toward following the gnoll and Trysk being at the double doors he will attempt to open them.  They are large oak doors and open by pushing.  Trysk will have to strain a little to push one side open enough to walk thru, the gnoll did not seem to have much trouble with the doors.

Beyond is a 20' wide hallway, matching what Trysk saw in his mind.  The hall is over 60' long with another pair of double doors at the end, there are double doors on the N wall (left - about 40' away) and the S wall (right - about 30' away).  All doors look completely shut.

--DM2
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In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 180):

Trysk comments after straining to open the door, *That must not be just an ordinary gnoll. You detect any traps, Warwick?*
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• Since no one else seems interested in what the ogre might know, Shorty will expend his last cure light spell for the day to bring it around.  When it wakes up, he will glare down at it.  “Chief save you no use life.  Gonna follows order now?”

In reply to Shorty (msg # 182):

Shorty casts his Cure Light, giving his companions a sight they probably never thought they would see, Shorty casting a spell.

The cure light goes into the the ogre, it stirs a little but does not regain consciousness.  Shorty will wonder if he is doing something wrong.

OOC: Sorry, low rolls, totalled 4 with both.

--DM2

Ayre will put his bow over his back and walk over the orge with Shorty and cast a cure light wounds on the creature.

*You better be sure of this Shorty, or I will put him down* Arye thinks, as he backs away, taking up his bow again.

In reply to Ayre Vafir (msg # 184):

Ayre cast his spell and touches the ogre, the ogre blinks a few times and groans putting a hand to his head.  The ogre is awake but groggy.

--DM2

Shorty nods at Arye.  *Ifn him no gonna do what Chief say den me do what hab  ta do.  Ifn listen, den maybeso bees good guide.*

Shorty stands over the ogre and gives it a moment.  Then he asks again, “Gonna do what Chief say?  Me sab youse no good fer nuttin life.  Gonna bees tribe?”
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In reply to Shorty (msg # 186):

*We should question him in a safe place if we think he can provide useful information. Does he have any information about any of the rooms around this one? If not, he is not useful.*

In reply to Shorty (msg # 186):

The ogre groans and responds to Shorty's words, "Stills bees puny, dragons bees chief." he groans again "sumbudies hit wid club."

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 188):

Trysk tells Shorty and the others, *Ask him some questions. I'll see what he knows.*

Trysk uses ESP on the ogre.

Shorty squats beside the graoning ogre.  He holds up a fist and examines it.  “No bees club.  Jus me fist.”  Then he stares into the ogre’s eyes.  “Dragon Lady wid many head say SHE bees Boss.  Him no Chief.  Me here ta fix tings.  Red worm no bees da first dragon me hab to kills.  Eben kilted dead dragon afore.  Me no bees bad Chief.  No makes youse fight dragon.  Youse tells me bout dis place.  Helps me watns udders like us that Hu Mans comin ta kills all.  Dat what Me say bees youse job.  If not like….”  Shorty raises his sword so that New Horizon’s blade stands high over the ogre’s head.  “Follow oreder?  Mayso yes?”

In reply to Shorty (msg # 190):

Ogre listens to Shorty, trying to comprehend all that was said to him, lot more words then he is used to at one time.  "Muches werds in head, head hurts more now." -groan- then points at Shorty "youse kilt dragons den me follows." rubs his head again "Youse tinks too muches."

OOC: 'See spot run' would be a doctoral thesis to this ogre - Shorty just gave him a treatise on life.  I should roll a save for him like he got hit by a psionic blast. ;)

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 191):

Trysk sighs, *Shorty, ask him where the dragon's lair is located.*

Shorty will ask New Horizons to create three large hourse meat steaks cooked medium rare.  Shorty picks one up and takes a bite.  He points with New Horizons towards the doors out in the hall.  Then he keeps it simple for his new follower.  “What ahind dem door?  Den eats, bees horse meat.”

In reply to Shorty (msg # 193):

OOC: I am going to assume it is the door the gnoll went out to which Shorty points.

Some steaks will appear near Shorty (not sure about the cooked part ..) the Shorty points to some doors and asks “What ahind dem door?" The ogre looks at the direction and says "Not knows, ogre not goes, gets big smack."

--DM2

OOC:  Correct assumption.

Shorty motions for the ogre to eat and then points at its abandoned gear.  While its eating shorty mutters loud enough to be heard.  “Me gonna smack dem ifn no do what me say.”

Shorty moves to the open door and steps out into the hall.  He bends to sniff for recent gnoll stink.

Ez’ard watches Shorty’s display of chiefdom with mild interest but keeps a keen eye on everything else. Daggers ready to fly if needed.  (+4 dagger followed by the +3 dagger.)

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 196):

The ogre sniffs the meat then takes a small bite followed by larger bites.

Shorty tries to find any signs of the gnoll but the air is thick with other smells, a mix of creatures.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 197):

OOC - Does Trysk pick up any thoughts from the ogre?

Shorty stands and studies the hall.  "Many tings comes dis way.  Me ogre say no bery safe outs here.  Should picks door and gets in nudder room agore gets caught in da middle."

In reply to Shorty (msg # 199):

*I'd be happy to let them come at us here and just take them out as they come at us from the corridor.  Or let our mages fire spells down the corridors at them,* replies Warwick.

*I still want to know what's behind the other doors in this room so that we don't have people popping up behind us.  Ez'ard, can ye check out the other doors, please?*

In reply to Trysk (msg # 198):

Trysk, not much more then what the ogre says, *mmmm, meats good*.  Maybe a little worried curiosity.

OOC: A better description of the room .. doors really

The 2 sets of double doors are large enough for giants to easily get thru.  The other single doors are still large at 12' tall.  All ceilings are 30', exceptions will be noted.

--DM2
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Shorty stares down at Warwick but inclines his head towards the other ogre.  *Bees plan to kill ebryting by self or ta makes dem fights eaches udder?  Ifn gonna gets dem ta fights, needs ta not kills all usn meet.*

In reply to Warwick (msg # 200):

OOC: Are we still in the room shown on Map “A”?

Ez’ard will go to each door (other than the one that the gnoll went thru and Shorty checked) to listen and check for traps and locks. If the door is deemed safe and he hears nothing, he will try to open the door (do they open into the room or out?) to see what is on the other side.

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 203):

OOC: Still in room 'A'.

Each door in the room opens with a push - so opens out of room 'A'

OOC: will go counter-clockwise from the gnoll double doors.

The set of double doors at the S has no traps.  Ez'ard has to strain at the large oaken door to open it a crack.  Beyond the door is a long, 20' wide corridor ending about 100' away at another set of double doors.

The next door, no traps, Ez'ard opens with less trouble.  Beyond is a dark hallway, the flicker of a low fire can be seen in the distance as the hall may open into a room about 30-40' ahead.  There is a stench of rot and refuse.

The next door Ez'ard checks for traps.  Ez'ard begins to feel an overwhelming sense of foreboding.  Ez'ard then falls back onto his rump, starts to scurry away in a crab crawl, scrambles to his feet, runs and hides behind Shorty .. whimpering all the while.

--DM2

Seeing Ez'ard's reaction, Trysk uses Clairvoyance to see what's on the other side of the door.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 205):

Trysk reaches out his mind but can see nothing behind the door - pitch black.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 206):

Trysk let's the others know his findings.

He uses his Rod to detect evil and magic on the door.

Does this door look or feel significantly different than the others? Is there any space between the door and frame?

Shorty draws his swords.  He looks at his new ogre friend and motions it sto move to the far corner of the room.  Shorty approaches the door that attacked Ez’ard and stands ready to kick it open.  He pauses until the rest of his friends are ready to act.  When Warwick gives the go ahead, Shorty will kick the door open.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 208):

Morteft says, *I suspect mind flayers that way.*

OOC: Assuming detect magic and find traps found nothing on the door.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 209):

*Probably not mind flayers, since they would psi blasted me by now. I'm more concerned about a Sphere of Annihilation or something similar."

In reply to Trysk (msg # 210):

*A sphere would not have done that but it could be something else.*

*Getting them to fight each other isn't going very well, is it?*

In reply to Trysk (msg # 207):

Trysk pulls out his trusty rod and applies various detections, all come back negative.

The door is like all the others in the room, it has the normal space needed for opening.

As Trysk goes to touch the door he also begins to feel a sense of foreboding; however he is able to steel his will and overcome the feeling.

Shorty takes both swords and moves to the door, after giving a look at the other ogre - who begrudgingly moves to the far corner, where Ez'ard is now located after Shorty moved.  When Shorty gets to kicking distance he also begins to feel foreboding, he fights as best he can but he eventually drops the sword in his left hand and begins to back away.  He maintains hold of New Horizons, but he puts his left hand up as if to block or repel something oncoming, he backs away slowly toward the far wall.

--DM2

*Don't open the door, just yet Trysk.  Morteft?*, Warwick motions to the offending door and glides forward himself.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 214):

Let me know how close, in feet, you want to get to the troublesome door.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 215):

Warwick will get to within five feet and stop.

Arye will draw his bow, arrow pointed at the door.

*Do you want me to try to dispel any magic on the door?*

In reply to Ayre Vafir (msg # 217):

*Not sure if it's the door or something beyond it.  So, not just yet, lad, but thank ye for the offer.*

OOC - Ron, should there be light coming into the next room if there's space underneath / around the door? Or is it a tight seal?

BIC - Trysk looks at the captured ogre and asks, "What's on the other side of this door?" while using ESP.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 216):

Warwick floats to 5' from the door.  As with the others who have gotten close, Warwick feels a foreboding wave.  He forces his will against the assault and he is able to remain calm.

No light on the other side, maybe an inch underneath but nothing so you can see.

Trysk asks the ogre "What's on the other side of this door?"  the ogre shrugs, "not knows."  ESP reveals he has no idea.

--DM2

*I definitely feel the desire to turn away, but it's not affecting me like it's affected some of ye. I'm going to try something with me psionics that I've not tried before.  Just give me a quick moment and don't do anything rash.*

Warwick uses psionic precognition to examine what would happen if Trysk opened the door.  He also checks what would happen if the party progressed through the door.

OOC: Does the area glow of magic? (rod of alertness) what did find traps reveal.

*Maybe it is an antipathy area or a symbol.* Morteft muses.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 222):

No magic or traps are detected on the doors.

Warwick calms down and concentrates. (result private)

--DM2

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

Trysk sends out, *Just a heads up that this foreboding feeling from the door is very much like a psionic attack...*

Warwick wobbles a bit, sighs and opens his eyes.  *Trysk, I didn't foresee anything going wrong with ye opening the door or us walking through.  No guarantee that what I saw will come true, though, so we should take precautions like we normally do.*

In reply to Warwick (msg # 225):

Trysk chuckles, *You mean have Shorty kick open the door?*

Trysk draws Sizzle and quietly opens the door when the others are ready.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 226):

Both Ez'ard and Shorty are still feeling the effects of the door.

Trysk opens the door after drawing Sizzle, light from the room pours into the hallway which extends into the distance, you have decent light up to about 30' so it is natural darkness, there are no light sources in this hall.

--DM2

Warwick looks over at Shorty and Ez'ard.  *Do ye still feel the effects?  Or have they gone away?*

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 227):

Trysk checks for magic, evil and Invisibility with the rod in his other hand.

He also asks Sizzle if he detects any undead or other enemies.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 228):

It will take a few minutes for the affect to wear off of Ez'ard & Shorty.

Sizzle detects nothing within range, there is no magic, evil or traps either.

--DM2

Shorty will fight to approach the now open doorway.  As he moves forward, he will fumble in his pouch for the continual light coin he picked up under the hill.  When he gets closer, he will toss it through the open doorway.

Morteft will move forward to the door. He will cast wizard eye and send it forward.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 232):

For the most part, with the coin, the hallway is pretty well lit up.  It goes for 60' and then turns N (right) and then ends after another 10'.  The 10' section is in a shadowy light.  No doors can be seen anywhere in the corridor.

--DM2

OOC:  COlor me confused.  I thought t it was dark beyond the door we were having problems with.

*Ez'ard, can you use your wand to look for secret doors?*

In reply to Morteft (msg # 235):

Trysk suggests to Ez'ard, *Or use your glasses...*

In reply to Shorty (msg # 234):

OOC: Shorty tossed a coin with continual light into the hallway, so now it is lit up.

--DM2

The messages in his head seems to help Ez’ard shake off the rest of the effects. He asks, *You mean in this room or down THAT hallway? I’m not getting anywhere near that door again until whatever that was is gone.*

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 238):

OOC - Ron, please confirm that the door is no longer assaulting those who approach.

Also, does the door that the gnoll exited open in or out?

In reply to Trysk (msg # 239):

All the doors open into the 'new' area, or away from the main room if that helps more.

The door still has the same affect, I should have mentioned Shorty had to 'fight' to get near the second time and was able to overcome the feeling.

--DM2

Shorty will cross the threshold into the hallway to see if the effect goes away.

Arye will wait till Warwick tells him to move forward

*What do ye see with yer Wizard's Eye, Morteft?* asks Warwick.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 243):

*Just hallways and no doors.*

In reply to Morteft (msg # 244):

Trysk looks to Ez'ard after the effects wear off, *Not much we can do about the door. You ready to exit through that door now?*

In reply to Shorty (msg # 241):

Once Shorty passes by the door into the hallway the feeling of foreboding disappears.

--DM2

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

Trysk follows Shorty through the doorway and starts searching for secret doors.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 247):

OOC: I assumed Trysk was already in the hallway.

Trysk works his way down the entire length of the hall but he could not discover any secret doors.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 248):

*Anyone else wondering why reinforcements haven't arrived since the gnoll left?*

Shorty doesn’t appear surprised that the monsters in this place don’t work well together.  Shorty is concerned that Ez’ard can’t help because of the mean door.  Shorty walks back to ez’ard to comfort him.  Shorty reaches out a hand to pat Ez’ard on the shoulder.  Instead though, he scoops his friend up into an ogre-hug and charges through the mean door.  Once on the other side, he places Ez’ard gently on the floor.  “All better now, Ez’ard.”

In reply to Shorty (msg # 250):

Shorty goes over to Ez'ard to encourage his friend.  When Shorty sees Ez'ard relax, he will grab Ez'ard in a hug and rush him thru the doorway.  Ez'ard feels no effects as he passes by the door.

OOC: was wondering if someone was going to do that.

Actions?

--DM2
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In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 251):

OOC - I'm pretty sure only Shorty would have done something like that!

BIC - Trysk uses Sensitivity to Psychic Impressions to see if anything significant occurred at the end of this hallway.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 252):

Trysk gets nothing back of significance from his check.

--DM2

Ez’ard’s to panic but quickly settles down when he feels no ill effects from being in the hallway. He pulls out his wand for hidden doors and traps and positions himself for maximum effect before casting.

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 254):

Ez'ard will need to use 2 charges before finding the secret door on the W (left) wall of the 10' section at the end where the hall turned.  However there is no indication on how to open it.

--DM2

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

When others are ready, Trysk casts Knock on it (secret door).
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In reply to Trysk (msg # 256):

Trysk cast his Knock spell.  Nothing seems to happen.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 257):

*Well, now...  That's unexpected,* says Warwick.  *What can cause a knock spell to fail?*

In reply to Warwick (msg # 258):

Trysk sighs, *Too many things. I can still cast Rock to Mud or Stone Shape...*

*Rock to mud is always a bad option in most cases.* He will try the exploding gate to passwall through the secret door.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 260):

The wall resists Morteft's device.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 261):

*I could try passwall or disintegrate...* Morteft says. *Or we could go another way.*

In reply to Morteft (msg # 262):

*Perhaps we could ask the dead ogre magi?*

In reply to Trysk (msg # 263):

*Do you have another speak with dead, Warwick?*

In reply to Morteft (msg # 264):

*Aye, lad.  But, let's prepare the questions a little better this time, eh?  He's going to be hostile and I don't speak ogre, so I'm also going to have to cast speak with tongues.*

In reply to Warwick (msg # 265):

*You can't go wrong if you ask yes or no questions only, I think.*

In reply to Morteft (msg # 266):

*Plus, the ogre magi spoke in Common while he was alive.*

In reply to Trysk (msg # 267):

*This is pretty well protected. We could try another door and come back here later.* Morteft says.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 268):

OOC: I consider that everyone is in the hallway now

Tzar comes into the mental channel *Don't mean to interrupt but I hear something in the other room.*

Tzar is nearest to the foreboding door.

--DM2

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

OOC: which room is he indicating?

In reply to Morteft (msg # 270):

OOC - If the ogre magi room, is that door open or closed?

In reply to Trysk (msg # 271):

The noise is from the room you teleported into or the ogre-magi room if you prefer.  I am assuming the door into this hallway is still open.

--DM2

Shorty walks back through the mean door to check on his tribesman that he told to stand against the far wall.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 273):

OOC - I'm guessing someone made a hasty exit...

In reply to Trysk (msg # 274):

Shorty sees 8 trolls in the room, starting to eat the remains of the bodies from the previous battle.  The 2 closest to Shorty (15-20' away) eye him when and give him the look of 'fresh meat.'  and start toward him.  The others begin to take notice.  The last ogre stays in the corner.

Actions?

--DM2

Ez’ard follows everyone back to the door into the portal room. He still has the magic missile spell that he never used in the prior action ready and splits it to the two trolls taking an interest in his direction (ok an interest in Shorty) hoping to sitract them until Shorty has the chance to engage them.

Arye smiles and thinks *Can I shoot them boss?*

He nocks an arrow and pulls back his bow.

In reply to Ayre Vafir (msg # 277):

Trysk remarks to Ayere, *He prefers to be called milord.*

Trysk draws Sizzle and looks to Warwick, *Force them to fight in this corridor or bring the fight to them in the room?*

*Actually, I don't like milord at all, ye ... Trysk.*  Warwick clamps down on any insult he might have said.

*Let's fight them in the room.  More room to maneuver.  Tzar, ye want to come along or ye happy staring at the door?*

Warwick waits his turn to enter the room and then ignites his weapons and takes off in flight at one of the trolls not currently engaged and begins to wail on it.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 279):

Trysk nods and let's the fighters lead the way. He casts Melf's Acid Arrow at the lead troll.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 279):

Tzar already begins to move into the room.

*I can't leave a fellow to fight dire villains.*

Ez'ard fires his missiles, they hit the trolls; but it just gets them more in fight mode.

Trysk casts his spell and a magic bolt flies at the troll, hitting it and forming an acid blob on the troll which annoys it greatly.

--DM2

Arye chuckles *Boss it is*

He will loose three arrows at one of the trolls.


OOC - THAC0 = 10
17:23, Today: Ayre Vafir rolled 25,24 using d20+10,d6+23.  arrow 3.
17:23, Today: Ayre Vafir rolled 13,27 using d20+10,d6+23.  arrow 2.
17:23, Today: Ayre Vafir rolled 11,26 using d20+10,d6+23.  arrow.

Shorty glares at the two trolls moving towards him.  He points New Horizons at the closest one keeping his troll slayer at the ready.  “Sits down troll and dos as told.  Me already no hapy.  Kilt udder troll cause dem no do what new Chief tells dem ta do.  You wants to get eated too?”  Shorty shifts his gaze to the other six for just a moment giving them a predatory stare.

Shorty sends to his friends 8*Start wid da ones dat mob please.  Maybeso udders bees smart an listens.*

Shorty continues forward to meet the two moving trolls.  If they do not sit as he ordered them to, he will unleash a barrage of blows leading with the Troll slayer.

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TS   12     AC-15   for 41 pts
NH  12    AC -18   for 42 pts
TS   19    AC-22   for 40 pts
NH    8       AC-14  for 26 pts
TS     18     AC-21 for 40 pts
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Thosrty will then look to the other six trolls and repeats himseif “Sits!”
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Morteft will watch the back of the party and the doors for any new enemies. He will use the rod of alertness to detect evil and invisibility.

Warwick alters his flight path to take on one of the trolls that Shorty requested.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 285):

Shorty will attack will be able to attack first given his proximity, the one troll rushes him and Shorty is able to hit the troll with his 1st 2 strikes and drops it but not before the troll bits Shorty (no damage - stoneskin .. also off-hand cannot lead in strikes).

Tzar slides past Shorty and slashes at the next nearest troll, twice with his flame blade.  The troll goes down and smoulders.

Ayre will need to get into the room and around Tzar and Shorty as both are large individuals.  He is able to drop 1 troll with his second arrow and plunks another troll with his 3rd.  The one that went down still wriggles.

Warwick flies in and attacks the one Ayre hit with the last arrow, Warwick lands blows with his flaming weapons even though they are not his best swings, and drops it after 2 strikes, the remains smulder as well.

The trolls do not listen to Shorty - or maybe do not understand - in either case they attack with fury.  The 4 that are left move forward.  One swats at Warwick, missing, one moves up to Tzar and misses and 1 on Shorty and it hits once - no damage.

The last troll gets caught behind the ones on Shorty and Tzar.

Next round.

Actions?

--DM2

Ez’ard is in the air behind everyone and throws his two daggers at the troll on Shorty.

OOC - I guess Ron didn't notice that the 3rd shot was a natural 1. LOL!

BIC - Trysk will try to engage a troll with Sizzle. If not possible, he will cast Magic Missile on one of the trolls. Preferable the one he hit with acid already.

Warwick takes on another troll, grinning.  *This is fun.  Not as fun as giants, but still fun.*

In reply to Trysk (msg # 288):

OOC: No I did not notice and I actually rolled myself so my rolls hit all 3 times.  I saw the damage, to hit rolls did not register.

--DM2

Shorty sighs at the stupidity of the monsters in this place that don’t seem to understand simple orders lit sits.    He attempts to chop down the first troll and get to the one behind it.  Leading with NH

Swings   11, 12, 3, 19. 16
AC            -17, -15, -3, -22, -22
Damage  39;46, 40,45, 48

Arye will target another troll and attack.

OOC THAC0 = 10

20:38, Today: Ayre Vafir rolled 15,24 using d20+10,d6+23.  arrow 3. – 15,24

20:38, Today: Ayre Vafir rolled 25,28 using d20+10,d6+23.  arrow 2. – 25,28

20:38, Today: Ayre Vafir rolled 18,27 using d20+10,d6+23.  arrow 1. – 18,27

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

Oops, am I supposed to call out Nat 1's?  or is there a different way you want me to roll ?

OOC:  Ron is pretty easy going about the rools.  Nats or adjusted as long as he knows what AC you hit.  And some just let him roll for them.  And some like me still like to play with their super high contrast real dice.  But always identify nat 20 and nat 1.  Ron likes to have fun with those.  He keeps threatenting that Shorty will one hit kill himself with his ranger bonus the first time Shorty rolls a natural 1.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 294):

OOC - Ron, should we be rolling for to hit and damage?

In reply to Trysk (msg # 295):

OOC: As Larry mentions it is up to the player if they want to roll or let me.  I prefer using dice over a dice roller program .. maybe when quantum computing is ready I will use a programmed dice roller more.

If you roll for yourself do let me know of a nat 1 or 20 as I do extra special stuff with those.  I have various tables for the effects of a critical hit or miss.  I do not do straight double damage on a crit hit.  For either crit miss or hit I do a second roll and the result of that determines the result or could also cause another roll for the final result.  So yes, I do have some fun with those.

--DM2

OOC -

Thanks!

In reply to Ayre Vafir (msg # 297):

The next round will finish with all trolls down; however 4 are regenerating.  Shorty, Warwick, Tzar and Ayre took down 1 each.  The ones that Warwick and Tzar struck down are just smouldering.  Warwick and Shorty were struck once each, removing another stoneskin. Trysk can come in and make sure at least 1 does not regenerate along with Warwick & Tzar make sure the rest stop as well.

All is quiet again.

Actions?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 298):

OOC: Did Ez’ard even hit one with his daggers… he practiced so hard… LOL

Ez’ard will descend and check all the casualties for anything useful.

While doing so he asks, *Do you think Wraithform would allow one to get past the secret door? The latch is probably on the other side.*
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Trysk starts stabbing regenerating trolls with Sizzle, seeing if any combust or explode.

Shorty looks over at his new ogre.  “All da monster in dis place bees no bery smart?  No listen so good?”

OOC:  Do the trolls hit by the troll slayer still regenerate?  Not sure how you play it.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 301):

Ez'ard could hit twice, not much happens to the trolls.

Trysk will stab at regenerating sections of trolls, stopping said regeneration, Tzar helps with it has well.

OOC: Troll slayer I just have it have a better bonus/damage against trolls, similar to giant or dragon slayer swords.  Unless Matt had it do something else.   Also, these are the old run of the mill green trolls not the more dominant black trolls of Delith.

Someone will notice the single door on the south wall is open, the light of a small fire flickers in the distance.

--DM2
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Warwick flies off towards the door.

Morteft will walk over. *Maybe we should check out their lair next.* He switches helms and puts on a helm with hawk wings on it.

He will look into the room with his extended hawk-helm vision to see what can be seen.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 303):

As Ez'ard saw before after opening this door, beyond is a dark hallway, the flicker of a low fire can be seen in the distance as the hall may open into a room about 30-40' ahead.  There is a stench of rot and refuse.

Morteft does not see too much difference except that it is a room after about 40'

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 305):

*shall we check it out? it might be a good place to hide out as well. We should get rid of all of these bodies, I suppose.*

He pulls out a chisel and places it against one of the dead trolls.

OOC: Ron, the delver's chisel that he brought along. It doesn't work on living material, but I wonder if it would work on dead organic material. Your call. :)

In reply to Morteft (msg # 306):

OOC: I will say it only affects a purely mineral substance, so it will not work on organic matter/life form ie will not work on a Xorn either.

--DM2

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

OOC - What about golems?

OOC: Yeah, that makes sense to me. It is pretty powerful just being able to do non-living/non-magical stuff.

Golems are magical in nature...so no go.

Shorty does not rush to the door.  Plenty of people doing that all ready.  He looks carefully at his new ogre.  “You now beeds me guard.  Protect me back.  What bees youse name?”  Shorty waits for an answer before turning to Tzar.  “Tzar, please to be rear guard fer all us.  What fer trubles an makes sure no bodies gets funny idea.”  At that point Shorty inclines his head towards the new ogre.  Shorty then adds.  “Ifn nudder fight start, do bestus youse ken ta keeps dem dat cast magics fer no gets kilt.  Dat ken bees bery hardest job.  Dem no listen bery good muches a da times.”

Ayre will advance slowly with the others, bow at the ready.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 311):

The ogre in the corner says "Me bees Grufs."

Tzar gives Shorty a nod.  "Your back will be safe."

OOC: seems the intent is to go down the hall toward the flickering light.

The group makes their way down the hall and after 40 it does open into a room - a rather disgusting room.  The room is 40x30 and is filled with bones, decaying pieces of meat, filth and little else.  There is a small fire burning off to the far side of the room, smoke fills the top 10' or so of the room.

--DM2

Shorty follows the group into the troll lair.  He considerrs the ogre's name.  He doesn't know what a Gruts is.  His tribe didn't have a job like that.  Not is there anything unusual about the new ogre that might be grutsy.


Shorty looks around for a moment and then tries something new.  Shorty turns his back on his friends and casts his first detect magic spell.  He makes sure not to look in the direction of the party as he does understand what that will do to his vision.
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In reply to Shorty (msg # 314):

Shorty has to put his weapons away to cast the spell as he needs to make the necessary gestures.  Shorty casts the spell and may be disappointed at the results as nothing shows as magic in the direction he faces.  Assuming he eventually turns to see the others, they all glow in a varying intensity of light.

--DM2

Ez’ard breathes shallowly through his mouth and asks, *Can anyone incinerate all the mess to get rid of the smell, I think this can make a decent hidey hole.*

*The smell is half the charm. No one is going to want to hang out here.*

OOC: Ron, are there any corridors, doors or otherwise or is it just a cavern?

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 316):

*I can always fireball the room...*

In reply to Morteft (msg # 317):

The room is just that, a room, nice smooth floor, walls and ceiling .. as much as can be seen thru the smoke.  No other entrances or exits exist.

No expense has been applied to this area other than the room itself.

--DM2

*Ok, let's memorize this room and a secondary retreat. I am out of passwalls and I don't want to waste any from my wand. So, unless one of you has a passwall, let's move on or take a break to regain spells. Hmm, we could move the bodies here, I suppose. Won't hide the blood and gore.*

In reply to Morteft (msg # 320):

OOC: New map, see map 4.  You are currently in the lower room.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 321):

OOC - Ron, where is the room that Morteft created?

BIC - *Let's not waste time moving the bodies and do more searching before we rest.*

Trysk heads back to the OM room and checks the NW door for traps and magic before listening and then opening the door.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 322):

OOC: Ah, right, Morteft's room, I will add that but for now, N wall furthest to the right, 10' beyond wall is a 10x10 space.

Trysk moves out of the troll room, past Tzar in the OM room and checks the N door on the W wall.  No magic or traps.  He listens, maybe hears some low vibrations, nothing discernable.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 323):

Trysk opens the door carefully to peer into the corridor/room.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 324):

The door opens into a hall going 20' and turning to the N (right).  Trysk can hear all sorts of noises, probably some conversation but Trysk does not understand it.  Voices seem deep and strong.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 325):

Trysk shuts the door and casts Comprehend Languages.

He then tries to listen to the conversations again.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 326):

OOC:Trysk will need to go further down the hall to really hear what is being said, probably around the corner, let me know.

Trysk will close the door then cast a spell.  He opens the door again and tries to find a spot where he can pick up on individual words.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 327):

Trysk will skulk down toward the voices and keep to the shadows.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 328):

Trysk skulks down the hall keeping to the right side.  The light from the room seems magical as it is constant.  The chatter becomes louder and louder as he goes.  Multiple voices can be distinguished and in various directions.  Trysk makes it to about 10' before the room opens and he can make out some individuals to the left.  The room at this point looks to be 40' wide.  He can make out a couple of ogres, sitting, chatting, farting, making arm motions and face toward the left section of the room where Trysk cannot see, so there are obviously more individuals Trysk cannot see.  There are bigger louder sounds to the right side.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 329):

Trysk reports to the others, *More ogres and maybe others that I can't see. How about I fireball them and you guys come out and mop up?*

In reply to Trysk (msg # 330):

Morteft replies, *Works for me.*

*Make it so, lad,* says Warwick.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 332):

OOC: Another map update, kept it map 4 so hopefully refresh will show it. Trysk is at that upper left area.  Morteft's hide away is shown also, 10x10 area just above the main room.

--DM2

Shorty asks one more time.  *Want ta try ta gets dem come wid us or usn just gonna keeps killin?  Giant no bees muches problem ifn demattacks.  Maybeso sabe da ogre ifn guant no bery smart too.*

In reply to Shorty (msg # 334):

*Shorty, come to me after the boom.*

If possible, Trysk draws Sizzle and casts fireball into the other room (without releasing Sizzle).

If not, he moves forward so that he gets a better view of the room and uses a fireball from Sizzle to toast the ogres.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 335):

OOC - Ron, maybe I should have confirmed this first, but each square is 10' x 10', right?

In reply to Trysk (msg # 336):

OOC: Yes, each square is 10x10, also I drew only as much of the room as Trysk could see  The room is bigger than drawn, probably a good bit.

The spot for the fireball must be line of sight, it will not curve around walls etc.

So where will Trysk center the FB or does he move forward to the edge of the room?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 337):

OOC  I'm assuming that Trysk can't see anyone in that room until he's basically at the threshold of the room.

BIC - Trysk continues to move forward, hugging the left wall until he reaches the edge of the room. He peers around the corner from near the ground.

If the room is huge he will release 2 firwballs: 1 from Sizzle and another from Wand of Fire.

Ez’ard will advance with the others. He starts casting a magmatic missile spell but waits until he can identify specific targets.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 338):

OOC: I was having Trysk go down the right wall and at 10' from the entrance he could see 2 ogres to the left, also he will need to stand and present himself to do the double fireball.

Trysk will inch closer and closer to wall, the light from Sizzle's flame does not seem to be noticed.   Trysk gets low and peaks out around the corner, the room is quite large, 40'x70' is an estimate.  There are 8 ogres to the left and on the right side of the room are 5 hill giants.  There is definite segregation going on, and they are somewhat spread out in their areas, a FB may not encompass a whole group.

OOC: Which Fireball goes where?
The rest of the group is still in the main room.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 340):

Trysk will stand with Sizzle and Wand of Fire.

He launches the Sizzle fireball at the hill giants and the wand fireball at the ogres. He then sprints back to the others.

Ez’are positions himself high and looking down the corridor. He will cast his MM barrage at the first creature coming in after Trysk and then use his Fireball wand to send a fireball down the corridor.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 341):

Trysk presents himself boldy in the opening to the room, pointing Sizzle to the right and his wand to the left.  The giants and ogres are slow to take notice.  A Fireball from Sizzle will detonate on the hill giants moments before another fireball explodes on the ogres.

Trysk takes off down the corridor, not waiting to access the effects.

Trysk can hear a large commotion behind him.  As he turns the corner he does not see any pursuit as of yet; however Trysk is faster then the giant kind.

Actions?

--DM2

Arye will be ready with his bow.  If any creature pops its ugly mug up, he'll loose pointy hell on it.

Warwick stands in front of Ayre and Ez'ard, ready to meet anyone coming up the corridor.

OOC:  Since none of this was on the team channel, I am assuming that Shorty was unaware that the ogres and giants were about to be slaughtered without giving them a chance to join him.  Especially since no one responded to his question about trying to recruit them.

Shorty glares at Trysk as he comes running back towards the door.  With a sigh, Shorty marches back in the opposite direction from Trysk to see if there is anything or anyone salvageable from the group.  With the damage he has taken already, Shorty motions for Gruts to wait at the doorway.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 346):

Trysk notes Shorty's glare as he hustles by and ask, *What's the matter?*
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In reply to Shorty (msg # 346):

OOC: For clarification, is Shorty heading toward the new room or staying back with the others in the main room?

There are sounds of big footsteps, many, starting to come down the hall.

--DM2

Shorty is heading for the ogres and hill giants if they are still alive.  He does not pause long enough to exchange words with Trysk.

Morteft shrugs. *Hey, maybe it will work this time. But, considering they have been fireballed, I think this will not work. Plus, honestly, Shorty, you aren't that impressive by looks which is what they will judge things on. They don't know you can kill anything.*

Shorty ignores the comments from behind.  He has a plan this time.  He has both swords out as he heads for the corner where the two groups are recovering from Trysk’s unprovocked attack.

OOC:  Need an updated description to play this out.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 351):

OOC: Ok, I have Shorty moving forward while the rest hang back.

Shorty and Trysk pass each other as Trysk heads back into the main room and Shorty starts going the room that was fireballed.  When Shorty turns the corner he already sees a parade of sorts.  The giants are too big to go thru the hall any way but single file.  Shorty can make out at least 3 hill giants coming down the hall and he can tell there are more giants and ogres behind them.  The first giant does not look burnt at all while there is a little smoke trail from others.  The giants look to be holding short clubs.

In the hall Shorty will only be able to use 1 sword and even so his swings will be somewhat limited.

The giants continue forward.  The lead one looks at Shorty and says "Not bees him, udder one puny an black."  The next in line says "Dat one small too, an gots oink sticker."  Lead one says, "Hits wid club, he moves."

The giants come with in range.

Actions?

--DM2

Arye launches his arrows down at the lead creature

OOC THAC0 = 10

13:30, Today: Ayre Vafir rolled 17,26 using d20+10,d6+23.  arrow 3. (hit AC -7)
13:30, Today: Ayre Vafir rolled 23,24 using d20+10,d6+23.  arrow 2. (hit AC -13)
13:30, Today: Ayre Vafir rolled 28,25 using d20+10,d6+23.  arrow 1. (hit AC -18)

In reply to Ayre Vafir (msg # 353):

OOC: oppss, the giants come within range of Shorty, no one in the main room sees them yet as the are around the corner of the hall.

--DM2

OOC:  Seeing the tightness of the area, Shorty would have put the Troll Slayter away and slipped his shield on his arm.  He isn’t that dumb anymore.  Assuming there will be some minuses…  but hill giants don’t have much armor.

As Shorty walks down the hall, he bellows out the ogre battle cry, “Aaaarrroooooo!  Aaaaarooooooo!  Ogres no serve giants.  Oogres bees smarter.  Dem da boss.  Me beeds gonna frees youse all so ogre ken joins me clan.”  Shorty heads for the lead ogre with New Horizons at its best angle.  He then bellows at the giants.  “Kneel agore me or die.  Will kills all ta save me ogres.  Giant can serbe or gets kilt.”

OOC2:  If the lead giant survives Arye, Shorty will stab it.  F not, he will clamber up on it to take the second in line.  Shorty is county on the ones behind not being able to see the arrows striking.  Shorty will not advance past contact with the first giant.  He wants the bow to be able to hit.


As he engages in battle, Shorty sends *No bab ta bees da biggest ta bees Chief.  Has ta  be berry,bery scary.  Dat me knowed how ta bees*

Ez’are shakes his head but holds back on any action hoping Shorty doesn’t get himself killed.

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 356):

OOC: I will initially play this that all but Shorty and Ayre stay in the main room.  Of course anyone can follow another action if they want.

As the first giant closes in Shorty makes his speech.  The first giant stops as if trying to digest the words.  The second giant says "What him says, Tunbog", the first giant, presumably Tunbog, replies "Nots know, him tinker tho, lots words."

Ayre game up from behind and turning the corner launches an arrow barrage at the first giant.  The 3 arrows slam into the Tunbog, he staggers slightly with each impact.  The second arrow almost fells and the third ensures he drops.  He falls forward and off to Shorty's right, the last arrow embedded in the giants right shoulder area, hits the wall and slides forward the rest of the way.  Shorty barely manages to step back in time to avoid being hit by the falling giant and Ayre has to step back to avoid getting stepped on by Shorty, almost getting stepped on.  The rest of the group see Ayre leap back into the corner of the hallway.

The second giant sneers and yells "They gots Tunbog bys cheats, gets em.  He waves everyone on and he steps on Tunbog to get to Shorty.  You all here shouts of "kills da umans."

OOC: The second giant would be able to view some of the arrow strikes.

The giant comes forward, club raised to strike.

Shorty has time to regain his footing as the second hill giant (looking slightly singed) climbs over the first, awkwardly.  Shorty drops the giant on the second strike; while the giants strike falls harmlessly to the side.  This giant falls in a similar manner.  Shorty cannot completely avoid the giants fall this time, and is somewhat pinned against wall.  Shorty will be able to work his way free as the third giant needs to scramble over the other two.  Ayre is again able to avoid Shorty by turning into the arm of the hall leading to the main room.

The cries of the giant kind seem almost fanatical.

Actions?

--DM2

OOC - Ron, can you add to the map what Trysk saw in the giant and ogre room?

BIC - Trysk stands on the desk waiting for the giants and ogres to enter the room.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 358):

It is a rectangular 80x40 room.  Trysk saw no other doors in the room.

--DM2

At the death of the second giant Shorty will again use the ogre battle cru"Aaaarrrrooooo!

sSorty will set himslef just back from the corner so he has more dodging space.  He will yell out again.  "Many giant die ifn no bow ta da new Chief.  COmes ta me ogres an bees part a da tribe."

In reply to Shorty (msg # 360):

Shorty is now at the corner junction so he can jump to his right if he needs to get out of the way.  The giants continue to file forward (3 hill left), scrambling over their fallen fellows when Shorty gives out another cry and somewhat shorter speech.  The giants hesitate somewhat causing a pile up of ogres behind them.  The last giant says "what he say?"  The second giant replies "Nots know, lose after say 'many giants diefn'" a shocked look shows on the last giants face "Him curse mama! Me, Griglas, smacks."  the last giant pushes past the other two (all wearing smouldering animal skins) and rushes Shorty, sort of stumbling over the fallen giants.

"Fer mama's" Griglas cries as his raises his club to strike.

OOC: Griglas looks intent on a fight so I will assume Shorty attacks.

Shorty gets in the first strike, with the giants club missing to his left, Shorty's second strike downs the giant who falls into the left wall sliding forward so his head is in the corner; while Shorty shifts to his right.

Second giant says to the first "What nows do?" first giant, who may be the brains of the group, shrugs and says "Throws ogres at em."  While the giants put forth their mental faculties toward a plan of action...

Actions?

--DM2

If Arye can get a bead in a target, he'll shoot.

OOC
THAC0 = 10
Assuming point blank range

Today: Ayre Vafir rolled 30,24 using d20+10,d6+23.  arrow 3. NAT 20!
Today: Ayre Vafir rolled 27,27 using d20+10,d6+23.  arrow 2.
Today: Ayre Vafir rolled 14,26 using d20+10,d6+23.  arrow 1.

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 361):

Trysk sighs after hearing the sounds of battle continue in the hallway and sits in the chair at the desk, *I guess Shorty wanted all the fun for himself.*

*Wait it out.* Morteft says.

OOC: Which door did the gnoll escape through, Ron?

In reply to Morteft (msg # 364):

The gnoll went the double door on the W (right) wall.

As Trysk sits in the chair, a spot in the middle front of the desk - where a top drawer would be located - begins to glow.  Looking closer, Trysk can tell it is an onyx gemstone set in the black stone of the desk.

--DM2

Morteft will use his rod of alertness to warm of any approaching enemies.

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 365):

*Hey, guys. I think I found the button to open the secret door. Shall we take a look while Shorty and Arye play with the giants?*

*Or it is indicating that it just opened?* Morteft will head that way and send his eye down toward the door. *Or it indicates an alarm or something else. Worth checking out, though.*

In reply to Morteft (msg # 368):

*Morteft, let me know when you're at the secret door and I'll press the button.*

Trysk will press the button when Morteft gives him the word.