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Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2.

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DM
GM, 397 posts
Dungeon
Master
Mon 13 Mar 2017
at 02:52
  • msg #1

Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

The day dawns unseasonably cold and windy. Nothing seems to be disturbed around the campsite from the previous night. The cold gusts help to dissipate the fetid smell coming from the cave opening. Everyone feels refreshed and somehow stronger than yesterday.
This message was last edited by the GM at 12:36, Mon 13 Mar 2017.
Morg Danforge
player, 160 posts
mountain dwarf
fighter 2 (sw1 as1)
Mon 13 Mar 2017
at 08:24
  • msg #2

Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Morg is woken by the sun, and after starting a fire and setting some water to boil, looks around for any tracks by Verthel leading away from cave.
Bramwell Caulder
player, 153 posts
Half-Elf Paladin
Glyphscribe of Deneir
Tue 14 Mar 2017
at 00:57
  • msg #3

Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Bram had the last watch before daybreak, during which he undertook the laborious process of donning his chainmail armor.  With that done he spent a time in quiet meditation, mentally studying and cataloguing the many novel experiences of the previous day.  He was satisfied that his works were in keeping with the duties of a Glyphscribe, and that his command of Deneir's blessings had improved.

Just as the sun started to peek over the horizon Bram recalled that Mayon had handed him something the previous night.  It was a 'cut of the loot' from the chests that the halfling, Dweeble, had wanted him to have.  He'd been distracted at that moment, and so had thanked him and tucked it away in a pocket without a second thought.  He reached in that pocket to retrieve the small object and held it out on a palm.  A pebble?  He frowned, adjusted his spectacles and peered closer at it while muttering, "Hmm... igneous origination for certain, coloration suggests basalt with some iron content...  Oh, minute crystalline formations!  Interesting..."  With a slight grin, Bramwell balanced the pebble upon his knee and set to sketching it in his travel journal with accompanying geological observations.

He was still at it by the time the others began to rouse.  The group was fortunate that no dangers showed themselves during Bram's watch, because he'd never have seen them coming.
Mayon Graycross
player, 216 posts
Half Elf
Warlock--Fey Pact
Tue 14 Mar 2017
at 01:21
  • msg #4

Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Mayon is awake before too much longer, sitting up and rubbing his eyes tiredly. While it wasn't quite the same dream he was used to, his patron's whispers still left him a bit unnerved and restless.
Dweeble
player, 39 posts
Halfling
Rogue
Tue 14 Mar 2017
at 01:36
  • msg #5

Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Dweeble awoke with a start, her heart hammering in her chest at the moment her mind registered others nearby.  She quickly reached for her swords at the belt on her waist, having slept with the entirety of her gear on, before stopping with sudden realization.  "Others...  Right.  Dweeble isn't alone right now."  She took a deep breath as she sat up, her hands fidgeting at her belt as she itched for a chance to use the traps and contraptions at her waist.  The sudden need for something to do struck her as odd.  Usually she was satisfied with enjoying the quiet and simple moments, yet for some reason this morning she needed more.

As the others began to stir and begin their morning preparations, Dweeble opened her backpack and pulled free a wax paper package of smashed biscuits and a string of leather that she quickly moistened with her water skin.  She shoved part of her breakfast into her mouth and began to chew with the vigor and purpose of a starving, wild animal.  Even as she did she pulled a dagger free and began sharpening the blade on the tight band of leather she now held carefully from boot to hand.  As she worked, she hummed a simple tune that was occasionally ruined by either her filled mouth poorly butchering a note or what might've been a grunt of anger or outrage, though she seemed oddly at peace.
Jakrynn Redgate
player, 129 posts
Young Human
Bardly Rogue
Tue 14 Mar 2017
at 04:02
  • msg #6

Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Jak slept well though lightly, as he usually did, always trying to be perceptive to danger as he'd learned the hard way during his childhood. He woke up with a yawn and a full-body stretch, followed by a grin. "Wha's fer breakfast?" He chuckled and scratched himself. A mouse scurried around him and chittered before disappearing in to his pocket once more.

"We eat an' then we go back in, yeah? Everyone feelin' rested an' healed up?"
Morg Danforge
player, 161 posts
mountain dwarf
fighter 2 (sw1 as1)
Tue 14 Mar 2017
at 08:03
  • msg #7

Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

"I have some chicken livers and tea left." Morg says to Jak, holding out a cured liver.

"I don't think we should attack the necromancer from the same tunnel we used last time - traps could've been reset, and climbing down would make us easy targets. We could feint, actually attacking via the eastern tunnel. Or should we go investigate what's north from the sacrificial cave first?"
Asano Breathkill
player, 157 posts
Half-Elf
Sorcerer (Wild Magic)
Tue 14 Mar 2017
at 23:19
  • msg #8

Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

"On the other hand, a frontal assault may be the last things he's expecting," Asano grins.
This message was lightly edited by the GM at 01:25, Wed 15 Mar 2017.
Mayon Graycross
player, 217 posts
Half Elf
Warlock--Fey Pact
Wed 15 Mar 2017
at 01:38
  • msg #9

Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

"I think checking to the North first would be best. Make sure he doesn't have anything hiding over there that could corner us from the other side should he be in that Eastern tunnel." Mayon comments.
Bramwell Caulder
player, 155 posts
Half-Elf Paladin
Glyphscribe of Deneir
Thu 16 Mar 2017
at 08:27
  • msg #10

Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Bram cooked himself up a simple cup of boiled oats for breakfast, and even seemed to enjoy them.  To the discussion on courses of action, he offered some reasoning followed by a suggestion, "We do not yet know which tunnel leads to this self-styled lord's court, so any choice entails some uncertainty.  We do know for a certainty that one path is trapped, so I'd consider it unwise to revisit it.  It is unlikely that so perilous a tunnel could be the sole entrance, so I agree with Mayon that we ought to attempt the Northern tunnel first and see where it takes us."
Morg Danforge
player, 163 posts
mountain dwarf
fighter 2 (sw1 as1)
Thu 16 Mar 2017
at 09:37
  • msg #11

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

"Aye, north sounds good. If that's the source of the dead bodies, then clearing it out means less chance of reinforced attacks by the newly animated from behind us if we make a final push south."
This message was last edited by the player at 10:09, Thu 16 Mar 2017.
DM
GM, 402 posts
Dungeon
Master
Thu 16 Mar 2017
at 22:38
  • msg #12

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

As the chill wind blows through the vale, the group packs up their small camp and heads back into the gloom of the caves. No motion catches their eyes as they retrace their steps. Turning to the northern passage, they advance single file to the threshold of a dank cave.

Motionless humanoid figures dressed in dirty clothes or scraps of armor are propped against the walls. Some are little more than skeletons with wisps of hair and skin stretched tightly over their bones. Others are fresher. A few old shortswords lie on the dusty floor. The smell is overwhelming, and foul.


Map updated.


Bramwell Caulder
player, 156 posts
Half-Elf Paladin
Glyphscribe of Deneir
Thu 16 Mar 2017
at 23:26
  • msg #13

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Bram nearly bumped into Asano when the procession suddenly came to a halt.  Before he could ask word traveled back of what lay in the chamber ahead: corpses in various states of decay, unmoving as of yet.  He asked ahead in an urgent whisper, "Begging your pardon, friends, if you'd allow me through?  I must inspect these corpses.  If any are undead lying in ambush, I will know."  The large half-elf did his best to squeeze down the corridor, murmuring apologies for every awkward bump as he passed each of his comrades in turn.  Once he finally arrived at the other end he closed his eyes and turned his focus toward the detection of necromantic energies capable of animating these dormant corpses.

OOC: Moving to BF51 and using Divine Sense to detect any undead within 60 feet that isn't behind total cover.
DM
GM, 404 posts
Dungeon
Master
Thu 16 Mar 2017
at 23:39
  • msg #14

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Bram senses three undead beings in the cave.


Map updated.
Bramwell Caulder
player, 157 posts
Half-Elf Paladin
Glyphscribe of Deneir
Fri 17 Mar 2017
at 00:09
  • msg #15

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Bram opened his eyes, looking somewhat taken aback.  Not two steps away stood an undead, yet still it did not move!  He whispered, "Only three are undead.  The rest are truly dead."  He then pointed out the three individuals and carefully unstrapped his battleaxe.  "We'd best not leave them be, lest they awaken and come for us later..."
Mayon Graycross
player, 220 posts
Half Elf
Warlock--Fey Pact
Fri 17 Mar 2017
at 00:16
  • msg #16

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Hearing the paladin's words, Mayon can't get a good look around the corner at the undead, at least not enough to reliably attack. For now he touches a hand to his armor and murmurs softly, his armor seeming to shimmer briefly before fading back to plain leather. He wants to feel a little sturdier this time.

Mayon is using his Armor of Shadows invocation to cast Mage Armor on himself without using a spell slot or materials.
DM
GM, 405 posts
Dungeon
Master
Fri 17 Mar 2017
at 02:03
  • msg #17

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

The three Bram points out look like barely-clad skeletons, and like the other corpses in the room they lay motionless.


You're all free to move into the room, and I'll give you a surprise round with advantage if you intend to attack them. If that's the plan just post where you're moving to and which one you're attacking.
Dweeble
player, 41 posts
Halfling
Rogue
Fri 17 Mar 2017
at 02:45
  • msg #18

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

At Bram's hushed words, Dweeble pulled a pair of daggers from her belt and quietly shuffled where she stood, making sure to keep Morg between where she stood and the nearest undead creatures that still lay in wait.  She swiped her dagger eagerly in the air between herself and the dwarf, making mock strikes in preparation for a fight.  She leaned forwards after a moment and whispered simply to Morg, "Keep Dweeble safe, yeah yeah?  She's been a good girl, after all."

Dweeble's going to be following Morg if he steps foot further inside.  Other than that, she pulled two daggers out and is waiting to use them.
Bramwell Caulder
player, 159 posts
Half-Elf Paladin
Glyphscribe of Deneir
Fri 17 Mar 2017
at 03:26
  • msg #19

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Bram carefully moved out into the middle of the room and readied himself to smash a skeleton against the stone wall with his axe.  "Attack on the count of three?" he suggested.

Moving to BG50 and readying to attack 3
Asano Breathkill
player, 159 posts
Half-Elf
Sorcerer (Wild Magic)
Fri 17 Mar 2017
at 05:29
  • msg #20

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Asano plays rearguard, ensuring nothing comes from behind and surprises the party.
Morg Danforge
player, 164 posts
mountain dwarf
fighter 2 (sw1 as1)
Fri 17 Mar 2017
at 07:40
  • msg #21

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Morg slowly moves towards one of the skeletons Bram pointed out, taking out his warhammer. He holds out his shield in his left hand a bit to give Dweeble more cover, and waits for Bram's countdown.
Move: 10' (half speed to not make a noise) to BG49, facing #2.
Mayon Graycross
player, 221 posts
Half Elf
Warlock--Fey Pact
Fri 17 Mar 2017
at 12:55
  • msg #22

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

When the way clears a bit, Mayon moves up and takes his own position, magic at his hands as usual.

Once Morg's moved, Mayon will move up to BE51 and ready to Eldritch Blast #1.
Dweeble
player, 42 posts
Halfling
Rogue
Sat 18 Mar 2017
at 01:01
  • msg #23

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

After following Morg into the room, Dweeble turned her back to his and lowered her stance.  Her eyes were focused on the undead in front of her now that Bram had pointed out, her daggers each held reverse-grip and poised to strike.  As the others moved into position, she gave a low grunt of effort and lunged forwards.  Her blades swept down in a deadly arc at her target before she pulled them away with another vicious grunt of effort.  She flipped her daggers around in her hands, prepared now for a more typical stab and slash in case the creature stood up from her initial assault.

Move to BF49.
Attacking undead 1 at BE49.  Total, assuming all hits, of 22 damage.

17:55, Today: Dweeble rolled 14 using 1d20+7 with rolls of 7.  Attack 1 with Dagger1.
17:56, Today: Dweeble rolled 24 using 1d20+7 with rolls of 17.  Attack 1 with Dagger2.
17:56, Today: Dweeble rolled 9 using 1d4+5 with rolls of 4.  Damage with Dagger1.
17:56, Today: Dweeble rolled 8 using 1d4+5 with rolls of 3.  Damage with Dagger2.
17:57, Today: Dweeble rolled 5 using 1d6 with rolls of 5.  Sneak attack damage.
Mayon Graycross
player, 222 posts
Half Elf
Warlock--Fey Pact
Sat 18 Mar 2017
at 02:37
  • msg #24

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Mayon takes aim at the skeleton and fires, but curses softly as his attack misses wide and strikes only the wall.

20:37, Today: Secret Roll: Mayon Graycross rolled 7 using 1d20+5 with rolls of 2.  EB 1.
Bramwell Caulder
player, 160 posts
Half-Elf Paladin
Glyphscribe of Deneir
Sat 18 Mar 2017
at 02:55
  • msg #25

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

"One... two... three!"  On the final number Bram brought his axe down upon the inert skeleton before him.  He readied his shield in case any of the undead monsters awoke and attempted to claw him or his allies.

Battleaxe attack on Skeleton 3: 12 vs. AC for 6 slashing on a hit
  • 19:42, Today: Bramwell Caulder rolled 6 using 1d8+3.  Battleaxe damage.
  • (EDIT: added a worse second roll for advantage) 01:10, Today: Bramwell Caulder rolled 10 using 1d20+5 with rolls of 5.  Battleaxe attack (advantage second roll).
  • 19:40, Today: Bramwell Caulder rolled 12 using 1d20+5 with rolls of 7.  Battleaxe attack.

Also, if any ally within 5 feet of me is attacked, use my reaction to impose disadvantage on the attack via Protection fighting style.  This will be standard procedure for every combat round from now until forever :P
This message was last edited by the player at 08:12, Sat 18 Mar 2017.
Morg Danforge
player, 165 posts
mountain dwarf
fighter 2 (sw1 as1)
Sat 18 Mar 2017
at 07:20
  • msg #26

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Morg, recognizing Bram's shield stance, moves closer to him and then brings down his warhammer on the unmoving skeleton(s).
Move: 5' from BG49 to BG50.

Action: attack S2 with warhammer - hits AC 26 (critical) for 22! bludgeoning.

Action surge: attack S2 if it's not destroyed (or if it's destroyed, then attack S3 instead) with warhammer - hits AC 22 for 12 bludgeoning.

From "lay motionless", I'm assuming the skeletons are prone, so attacks from within 5' have advantage while those from farther away get disadvantage until they stand up. In Morg's case it doesn't matter because the first roll of the first attack was a 20, and both rolls for the action surge was 16.

08:50, Today: Morg Danforge rolled 26 using 2d20+6, dropping the lowest dice only with rolls of 20,11.  Attack prone S2 (advantage) with warhammer.

08:52, Today: Morg Danforge rolled 22 using 2d8+6 with rolls of 8,8.  Warhammer bludgeoning damage to S2, critical hit.

08:57, Today: Morg Danforge rolled 22 using 2d20+6, dropping the lowest dice only with rolls of 16,16.  Attack prone S2 or S3 (advantage) with warhammer.

08:57, Today: Morg Danforge rolled 12 using 1d8+6 with rolls of 6.  Warhammer bludgeoning damage to S2 or S3.
DM
GM, 409 posts
Dungeon
Master
Sat 18 Mar 2017
at 12:14
  • msg #27

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

At three, Bram's axe misses the mark and gets stuck in one of the other decaying corpses. Yet it hardly matters - Dwebble nimbly shatters one skeleton, and Morg's two crushing hammer blows scatter undead bones all over the floor.

Bram no longer senses an undead presence in this room.


150 XP total --> 37.5 XP each for the group.

Divine Sense worked out well indeed!

What now?
Morg Danforge
player, 168 posts
mountain dwarf
fighter 2 (sw1 as0)
Sat 18 Mar 2017
at 12:55
  • msg #28

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Morg cleans his hammer, and then looks around to see if there's anything other than bodies while decapitating the remaining corpses with a handaxe to make it harder to reanimate them.
14:52, Today: Morg Danforge rolled 8 using 1d20+3 with rolls of 5.  Perception check for equipment and objects in cave.
Mayon Graycross
player, 223 posts
Half Elf
Warlock--Fey Pact
Sat 18 Mar 2017
at 13:36
  • msg #29

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

"Well, remind me not to get on your bad side." Mayon says with a slight laugh at how quickly that situation was cleared up, beginning to take a look around as well, to make sure this room really was a dead end.


07:36, Today: Mayon Graycross rolled 7 using 1d20+4 with rolls of 3.  Perception.
Was trying to look for any sign of a hidden entrance but I guess not.
DM
GM, 410 posts
Dungeon
Master
Sat 18 Mar 2017
at 17:38
  • msg #30

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Mayon and Morg search the cave, both choking on the stench of rotting bodies as they are disturbed. Eyes watering as they search, they turn up nothing but scraps of clothing and a few old, rusted shortswords. The cave walls appear solid and thick.
Dweeble
player, 43 posts
Halfling
Rogue
Sat 18 Mar 2017
at 19:19
  • msg #31

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Sheathing one of her daggers, Dweeble turned her grip on the remaining weapon in her right hand, holding it more like a butter knife than a weapon as she knelt down.  Quickly, she began to check the walls and floors, shifting around the various loose skeleton and wasted undead parts as she searched the knooks and crannies in the room.  She remembered Mayon's words, even if they'd been previously lost in her hunger for loot, and the lack of commitment to the attack prior had obviously set off her suspicions.  She didn't make a sound as she worked, using her blade to ping the walls in case something was hidden or sliding the edge in the grooves in search of a trigger or edge that would open something.

Dweeble is checking the room, as much as she can quickly, for a false door, a trapped mechanism, or anything else implying that there is more to the area than the obvious paths.
12:15, Today: Secret Roll: Dweeble rolled 15 using 1d20+3 with rolls of 12.  Perception, false passages.
DM
GM, 411 posts
Dungeon
Master
Sat 18 Mar 2017
at 23:12
  • msg #32

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Dweeble joins in the search as well, yet finds no other ways out of the cave than the way they all came in.
This message was last edited by the GM at 13:49, Sun 19 Mar 2017.
Asano Breathkill
player, 160 posts
Half-Elf
Sorcerer (Wild Magic)
Sun 19 Mar 2017
at 18:19
  • msg #33

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

"All well in there?" Asano calls from the curved passageway.
Mayon Graycross
player, 224 posts
Half Elf
Warlock--Fey Pact
Sun 19 Mar 2017
at 18:38
  • msg #34

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

"Seems like it. A couple of skeletons, corpses, none moving...and nothing else." Mayon calls out, covering his mouth and nose with his arm and trying not to retch from the smell.

"I guess we head to that eastern cave we saw yesterday then?"
Morg Danforge
player, 169 posts
mountain dwarf
fighter 2 (sw1 as0)
Sun 19 Mar 2017
at 19:11
  • msg #35

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

"Aye," Morg says,  "the eastern tunnel sounds good.

Bram, do you want to join me up front since it's less likely we'll get attacked from behind now? Or I could take a turn protecting our rear."
Jakrynn Redgate
player, 130 posts
Young Human
Bardly Rogue
Mon 20 Mar 2017
at 20:48
  • msg #36

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Jak had stayed at the back once again. He kept checking behind them as they moved to make sure nothing was sneaking up on them. The attack on the undead happened fast. He had just gotten in to the cave when the strike happened and the undead were downed. He shrugged and chuckled. His friends were quick and effective.

He frowned at finding the cave pretty much empty and a dead end, pun including with the skeletons in there! He gave a nod to heading back to check out the eastern cave. "Nothin' t'keep us in this cave."
DM
GM, 412 posts
Dungeon
Master
Tue 21 Mar 2017
at 01:36
  • msg #37

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

The group exits the corpse-filled cave, then retraces their steps back through the narrow tunnels towards the large cavern they discovered the previous day. Though the narrow corridors remain seemingly unchanged and quiet, the oppressive weight of the rock seems to press in on them as they advance cautiously.

Reaching the room where three zombies were grotesquely costumed, they step past the still rotting corpses on the floor of the cave and take the passage to the left leading southeast.

The passage bends slowly to the right as it meanders its way through the rock. Though it is wider than the passage that led to the rockfall, it still necessitates the party to move through single file.

Map updated.

Let me know if you want to change marching order at all.


Bramwell Caulder
player, 163 posts
Half-Elf Paladin
Glyphscribe of Deneir
Tue 21 Mar 2017
at 03:18
  • msg #38

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Bram nods at Morg's suggestion, "Yes.  Considering that these creatures are inclined toward ambush and the special capacity for the detection of undead bestowed upon me by Deneir, I will volunteer to lead."  He then advanced to the front and asked the dwarf,  "Will you follow second or act as rear-guard, Morg?  You are welcome at my side, but we were flanked once before.  I shall leave it to you."

Once that was decided, he began to advance warily at the head of the column but behind the cover of his candle-and-eye emblazoned shield.
Morg Danforge
player, 170 posts
mountain dwarf
fighter 2 (sw1 as0)
Tue 21 Mar 2017
at 07:16
  • msg #39

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Morg walks at the back, keeping an eye out for possible attacks from behind them.
Jakrynn Redgate
player, 131 posts
Young Human
Bardly Rogue
Wed 22 Mar 2017
at 01:38
  • msg #40

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Jak stayed behind Morg and Bramwell, content to let them lead while he kept an eye out for traps and ambush. He expected that they would run in to more undead, but also he suspected that the so-called 'lord' would be making an appearance soon too. "Be ready. We gotta run into the Lord at some point I imagine."
Oreioth
NPC, 1 post
Necromancer
Wed 22 Mar 2017
at 02:00
  • msg #41

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

The group continues cautiously on around the corner, until a low flickering light becomes visible. The light increases in brightness as they approach a widening in the narrow passageway.

The passage opens into an enormous cavern illuminated by several guttering torches set in sconces on the walls. The floor is uneven, and the ceiling is forty feet up.

Three flat boulders near the passage serve as tables for human corpses. Severed body parts sit in baskets by the corpses, covered in dry gore. A figure in a dark hood stands by the third table, its back to the new arrivals. Matted hair juts from the hood, and the figure holds a bone needle threaded with dark cord in its hand. It slowly turns as the group steps into the chamber, and its eyeless gaze takes in everyone. The zombie wears a bloodstained apron below its cowl, and a tool belt around its waist festooned with grisly implements. It grins toothlessly. Strangely, the design upon its apron seems to depict six humanoid figures in dark red outlines.

Farther into the cavern to the west, a stone stair climbs the north wall, ending near the ceiling.

A stone slab like a counter juts from the wall across the room from the base of the stairs. From a distance numerous tools including saws and knives are visible. Four skeletons stand beyond this tool bench armed with shortbows, blocking a wide passage that exits to the west. A man stands behind the bench, calmly arranging and cleaning tools.

After a moment, all eyes slide to the figure at the bench as he looks up from his work. "Hello," he drawls at them, taking in the new arrivals. The man's dank hair sticks out at all angles, and his voice grates as it echos off the walls. "I see the sacrifices have returned. A poor decision for their existence on this plane, but an excellent decision for future thralls."

He points at the group and smirks. "Bow before the Lord of Lance Rock! Me! Oreioth! Behold my dark terrors!" With a mad hint of a cackle, he gestures toward the undead thralls and preens.

Letting his smile fade he stares into the distance and intones, "Bring them to me." Then he casts a spell, and a slight greenish glow appears around his body. The skeletons knock arrows to their bows.


Map updated. The grey squares on the map are the 3 stone slabs and the tool bench.

Lit torches are set at regular intervals throughout the large cavern, so light is not currently an issue.

Technically Dweeble acts before Oreioth, but I'll tell you now that Oreioth will cast Mage Armor on himself this round. The skeletons will shoot arrows at targets I'll determine randomly.

So let's say Dweeble and Asano are up now. But anyone can post now & include contingencies (e.g., "I'll move towards X and attack it, melee if possible"), or edit later if needed.

Round 1 Initiative Order:

WhoInitStatus
Dweeble23 
Oreioth21 
Asano18 
Skeletons15 
Bram13 
Jak11 
Mayon2 
Morg2 
Zombie1 


This message was last edited by the player at 02:36, Wed 22 Mar 2017.
Asano Breathkill
player, 161 posts
Half-Elf
Sorcerer (Wild Magic)
Wed 22 Mar 2017
at 18:10
  • msg #42

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

"Bramwell, Dweeble, engage the zombie if you will,"Asano says as he slides by Jak. "The rest of us should engage the Oreioth and the skeletons." He moves to the northern wall and dashes up the chamber as fast as he can, trying to put stone between himself and the archers.


OOC:
Action: Dash
Move: From I54 to N43
Bonus: Issuing orders
DM
GM, 414 posts
Dungeon
Master
Thu 23 Mar 2017
at 00:22
  • msg #43

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

The skeletons pull back their bowstrings as one, and loose. One arrow strikes true through the halfling's armor, but the other arrows fall short of their targets.

The basket next to one of the corpses shifts suddenly, seemingly of its own accord.


Mid Round Update:

Oreioth casts Mage Armor on himself.

The skeletons attack Dwee, Bram, Mayon, and Jak with disadvantage due to range. HIT Dwee for 7 piercing , other arrows miss.

Now up: Bram, Jak, Mayon, and Morg.
This message was last edited by the GM at 02:18, Thu 23 Mar 2017.
Mayon Graycross
player, 226 posts
Half Elf
Warlock--Fey Pact
Thu 23 Mar 2017
at 04:11
  • msg #44

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Mayon doesn't even hesitate before he starts running, past the zombie and tables. As he does, he focuses his eyes on Oreioth and mutters a quiet spell of his own, his hands twitching slightly with the eerie dark magic. This is the one they need to focus on.

Movement + Action: Dash 60 feet to I41
Bonus Action: Hex on Oreioth. Giving him disadvantage on Wisdom checks. Mayon now deals an additional 1d6 necrotic to him with any future attacks.
Mayon is now concentrating on this spell and has expended one spell slot.
If Mayon is unable to see Oreioth or is not within 90 feet of him (I think he is but may have counted wrong) then he will do nothing.

Bramwell Caulder
player, 165 posts
Half-Elf Paladin
Glyphscribe of Deneir
Thu 23 Mar 2017
at 06:02
  • msg #45

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Bramwell slowed to a stop just inside the entrance of the huge cavern, horrorstruck by what he saw in the dim torchlight.  He'd read histories of necromancy, but those dry records had failed to prepare him for the heinous realities of its practice.  His grip on his axe-haft had tightened to the point of trembling, and he noticed then that an odd feeling had overcome him as the necromancer spoke.  After some consideration he concluded that it was a combination of fear and rage.  This sensation was rather new to him.

The paladin strode with purpose toward the undead surgeon, or whatever it was meant to be.  He cut between the gore-splattered slabs and fell upon the monster, hacking at its throat with all the might he could muster.  He called out loud enough to carry across the long distance, "You are no lord.  You are nothing more than a loathsome butcher.  This atrocity ends here!"

  • Move between the slabs to F47
  • 11 vs. AC on a Battleaxe attack against Z, dealing 11 slashing if its AC happens to be that low
  • If any ally is attacked while adjacent to me, use my reaction to impose disadvantage on that attack (gather 'round, pals!)

22:09, Today: Bramwell Caulder rolled 11 using 1d8+3 with rolls of 8.  Battleaxe damage.
22:09, Today: Bramwell Caulder rolled 11 using 1d20+5 with rolls of 6.  Battleaxe vs. Z.
Morg Danforge
player, 171 posts
mountain dwarf
fighter 2 (sw1 as0)
Thu 23 Mar 2017
at 16:42
  • msg #46

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Morg runs forward, and with all his might throws a javelin towards the necromancer.
Move: 25' from J54 to I49.

Action: attack Oreioth (exactly 120' away) with javelin1 - hits AC 13 for 11 piercing.

18:37, Today: Morg Danforge rolled 13 using 2d20+6, dropping the highest dice only with rolls of 18,7.  Attack Oreioth with javelin1 with disadvantage (farther than 30').
18:39, Today: Morg Danforge rolled 11 using 1d6+6 with rolls of 5.  Javelin1 piercing damage to Oreioth.
Jakrynn Redgate
player, 132 posts
Young Human
Bardly Rogue
Thu 23 Mar 2017
at 17:45
  • msg #47

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Jak frowned at how far away the mage and his skeletons were. He moved up to take a bit of cover from arrow fire, but wanted to help out. He lashed out at the zombie Bram was attacking, "Hey! I can't if the smell is worse comin' from you or the corpses nearby! Whew!"

OOC: Move to H50.
Vicious Mockery on Zombie in G48 (Wis saving throw or take 1 damage and have disadvantage on next attack).
This message was last edited by the player at 18:28, Thu 23 Mar 2017.
Oreioth
NPC, 1 post
Lord of Lance Rock
Necromancer
Thu 23 Mar 2017
at 23:32
  • msg #48

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

As Jak moves between the stone slabs, one of the baskets of body parts again wobbles, tips, then falls to the floor, scattering its gruesome contents. Suddenly all of the baskets start moving as severed hands crawl out of them like spiders, skittering onto the floor.

After Bram's attack strikes true, the zombie grins toothlessly and removes a long metal rod from its belt. Its face falls slightly at Jak's insult, and he misses when he swings at Bram. As it moves, Bram sees that it is the party's likenesses crudely outlined in dried blood on the zombie's apron.

Oreioth gapes at the incoming javelin but it rebounds harmlessly off his magical shield. "Take the nearest ones down," the man screeches to the skeletons behind him, pointing to the rapidly approaching Mayon and to the wall where Asano is hidden.

Then he turns back the entrance. "This dwarf will bow to Oreioth!" He points to Morg and casts another spell, then retreats behind the line of skeleton archers.



Map updated, including the 5 new arrivals (crawling claws).

Dwee & Asano are up now - Oreioth is casting Crown of Madness on Morg, and will then retreat to H19 - Morg, you need to make a Wisdom save (DC 13) to avoid its effects. You can do that before your turn. If you fail I may have some additional instructions for you before your actual post this round.

Others should feel free to post also, particularly Bram & Jak since you already know the skeletons have orders to attack Mayon & Asano.

Round 1 Summary:

Dwee does nothing.

Oreioth casts Mage Armor.

Asano dashes for cover.

Skeletons attack Dwee, Bram, Mayon, and Jak with disadvantage due to range. HIT Dwee for 7 piercing , other arrows miss.

Bram moves and attacks the zombie - HIT for 11 slashing.

Jak moves up and Viciously Mocks zombie - fail save for 1 psychic damage. Zombie has disadvantage on next attack.

5 Creeping Claws crawl out of the baskets of parts.

Mayon moves towards Oreioth, then casts Hex. Oreioth has disadvantage on Wis ability checks, and takes +1d8 necrotic when Mayon hits him.

Morg moves up and attacks Oreioth with a thrown javelin - MISS.

Zombie attacks Bram with disadvantage - MISS.

Round 2 Initiative Order:

WhoInitStatus
Dweeble23 
Oreioth21Hexed by Mayon
Asano18 
Skeletons15 
Bram13 
Jak11 
Creeping Claws5 
Mayon2Conc: Hex
Morg2 
Zombie1 


This message was last edited by the player at 23:32, Thu 23 Mar 2017.
Morg Danforge
player, 172 posts
mountain dwarf
fighter 2 (sw1 as0)
Thu 23 Mar 2017
at 22:50
  • msg #49

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Coronation time!

00:46, Today: Morg Danforge rolled 6 using 1d20+1 with rolls of 5.  Wisdom save (DC13) vs Oreioth's Crown of madness.
Jakrynn Redgate
player, 134 posts
Young Human
Bardly Rogue
Thu 23 Mar 2017
at 23:05
  • msg #50

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Jak let out a surprised yelp as the corpse baskets moved and tumbled....and his eyes widened as clawed severed hands started moving about!! He drew his shortsword hurriedly, and stepped closer to one of the hands. He swung the shortsword in a tight side arc but was pretty freaked out by the thing and missed.

To Bramwell he called out "Bram! We're gonna need ya t'make short work o'that zombie like we all know ya can!"

OOC: Draw shortsword.
Inspire Bramwell with Bardic Inspiration (d6).
Move to G50.
Attack Creeping Claw #4.

17:04, Today: Secret Roll: Jakrynn Redgate rolled 8,4 using d20+4,d6+2 with rolls of 4,2.  Shortsword attack on Claw #4.
Asano Breathkill
player, 162 posts
Half-Elf
Sorcerer (Wild Magic)
Fri 24 Mar 2017
at 00:15
  • msg #51

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

"Mayon, 'ware the archers," Asano shouts. He mutters a few words under his breath and three glowing balls appear in his palm. He throws them around the wall, and they streak at Oreioth.



17:13, Today: Asano Breathkill rolled 5 using 1d20 with rolls of 5.  Wild Magic Surge.
17:14, Today: Asano Breathkill rolled 12 using 3d4+3 with rolls of 2,4,3. Magic Missile dmg.

Action: Cast Magic Missile at Oreioth
Move Action: From N43 to M40
Bonus Action: None

HP: 13/13 AC 13
Buffs/Debuffs:
Conditions:
Spell Slots/Sorcery Point Remaining: 2/3, 2/2

Mayon Graycross
player, 228 posts
Half Elf
Warlock--Fey Pact
Fri 24 Mar 2017
at 17:34
  • msg #52

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

"Got it!" Mayon calls back, running from a corner slightly out of the skeletons' view. From there, he takes aim at the necromancer and lets loose a bolt of magic, but it flies wide. His mind is frantic, trying to recall any information from his readings about arcane magic.


Movement: 30 feet to L38. Not sure if that gives any cover or not but worth a try.
Action: Eldritch Blast Oreioth:
11:32, Today: Mayon Graycross rolled 8 using 1d20+5 with rolls of 3.  EB Oreioth.
Gonna say that missed.
Free action: Arcana check--specifically, if we kill the necromancer, do his minions fall as well?
11:33, Today: Mayon Graycross rolled 9 using 1d20+4 with rolls of 5.  Arcana check.
Damn you, dice roller.
DM
GM, 419 posts
Dungeon
Master
Fri 24 Mar 2017
at 22:34
  • msg #53

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Orieoth cackles as a twisted crown of jagged iron appears around Morg's head, and he retreats backwards toward the far end of the cavern.

The skeletons advance as one to the edge of the toolbench, then fire arrows at Mayon and Asano. Though two of the arrows strike the rock walls of the cavern, the others find their mark.


Mid round update! Note I haven't yet updated the map.

Bram is up now, and Morg if he wants to post before the crawling claws' turn. The claws will mindlessly attack whomever is closest, if that makes you comfortable to post.

Dwee is welcome to post too; we may just have to recon if needed. Sorry if I'm posting too fast - just trying to keep things moving ;).

Oreioth casts Crown of Madness on Morg - Morg fails the save. Then he retreats to H19.

Skeletons move closer to the workbench, to B-E25 - S1 & S4 attack Mayon with half cover, S2 & S3 attack Asano with half cover. Mayon is hit for 3 piercing , Asano is hit for 8 piercing.



Bramwell Caulder
player, 167 posts
Half-Elf Paladin
Glyphscribe of Deneir
Fri 24 Mar 2017
at 23:03
  • msg #54

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Bram hacked at the zombie butcher once more in an attempt to sever its head.  Not that dismemberment seemed to hinder these monstrosities, judging by the scuttling hands swarming all around the bloody slabs.  "We can't allow these wretched claws to delay us.  We must reach the necromancer!" the paladin urged, looking for an opening to break away from the grisly melee.

  • Battleaxe hits Z for 7 slashing damage!
  • If this attack kills it then move to K40, which provokes an OA from C1
15:45, Today: Bramwell Caulder rolled 7 using 1d8+3 with rolls of 4.  Battleaxe damage.
15:44, Today: Bramwell Caulder rolled 18 using 1d20+5 with rolls of 13.  Battleaxe vs. Z.
DM
GM, 420 posts
Dungeon
Master
Sat 25 Mar 2017
at 01:19
  • msg #55

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

The claws clatter around the floor and jump up to attack the party members near the stone slabs. One claw vaults itself high enough in the air to claw at Bram's face, while another punches Morg in the stomach.



Mayon doesn't know if the undead thralls would drop if the necromancer was killed.

Map updated. Morg is up (Crown of Madness has no effect this round), and Dwee if available.

Mid round update 2:

Crawling Claws:
C3 moves to I48.

C1 attacks Bram: HIT for 2 piercing .

C2 & C4 attack Jak: MISS.

C3 attacks Dwee: MISS.

C5 attacks Morg: HIT for 3 bludgeoning .
This message was last edited by the GM at 02:01, Sat 25 Mar 2017.
Morg Danforge
player, 173 posts
mountain dwarf
fighter 2 (sw1 as0)
Sat 25 Mar 2017
at 06:06
  • msg #56

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Morg touches the magical crown on his head, turns, and says, "Stay away friends, I've been cursed!"

He turns back towards the necromancer and shouts "Dwarf kings bow to no oneOof!" but is punched in the stomach by a dead hand he hadn't noticed before, doubling over a bit - making it look like a little bow. He take out his warhammer to swat away the hand, but misses, and runs off trying to get as far away from his friends as possible.

Action: attack C5 with warhammer - critical fail.

Move: 25' to H44 (provoking an opportunity attack from C5).

07:53, Today: Morg Danforge rolled 7 using 1d20+6 with rolls of 1.  Attack C5 with warhammer.
DM
GM, 421 posts
Dungeon
Master
Sat 25 Mar 2017
at 15:03
  • msg #57

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

The zombie takes another slash from Bram, which cuts off the arm holding the metal rod. Calmly the creature bends down, grabs the rod with his other arm, then swings it at Bram. It clangs loudly off the paladin's shield.



Round 2 Summary:

Dwee does nothing.

Oreioth casts Crown of Madness on Morg - Morg fails the save. Then he retreats to H19.

Asano moves up and casts magic missile on Oreioth for 12 force damage.

Skeletons move closer to the workbench - S1 & S4 attack Mayon with half cover, S2 & S3 attack Asano with half cover. Mayon is hit for 3 piercing, Asano is hit for 8 piercing. Mayon fails the save to maintain concentration, and the Hex spell ends.

Bram attacks zombie - HIT for 7 slashing.

Jak moves away from Morg and incurs an opportunity attack from C3 - MISS. He uses Bardic Inspiration on Bram. He attacks C4 - MISS.

Crawling Claws: C3 moves to I48. C1 attacks Bram: HIT for 2 piercing. C2 & C4 attack Jak: MISS. C3 attacks Dwee: MISS. C5 vs. Morg: HIT for 3 bludgeoning.

Mayon moves for cover and attacks Oreioth with Eldritch Blast - MISS.

Morg attacks C5 - MISS. He moves up, provoking an opportunity attack from C5 - MISS.

Zombie attacks Bram - MISS.

Round 3 Initiative Order:

WhoInitStatus
Dweeble23 
Oreioth21Conc: Crown of Madness
Asano18 
Skeletons15 
Bram13Bardic Inspiration (d6)
Jak11 
Crawling Claws5 
Mayon2 
Morg2Crown of Madness from Oreioth
Zombie1 


This message was last edited by the GM at 15:35, Sat 25 Mar 2017.
Oreioth
NPC, 2 posts
Lord of Lance Rock
Necromancer
Sat 25 Mar 2017
at 15:09
  • msg #58

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

"Bow to the Lord of Lance Rock, or you will be bowed!" Oreoith calls. He steps forward and casts a spell at Morg, and a ghostly skeletal hand rakes at his arm. The crown on his head vanishes.

"My armies will scour the lands, and its ranks will grow with the fallen! Join me, or just leave me alone if you prefer," he finishes somewhat lamely. He turns and moves quickly to the back of the cave and turns a corner.

The skeletons once again fire arrows at Mayon and Asano. One arrow hits each of them, but Asano quickly casts Shield and one arrows clatters harmlessly to the floor.



Map updated. Getting to be quite the scene!

To move things along I'll post Round 3 actions for Oreioth and the skeletons here - if anyone does something that blocks these actions we can retcon changes.

Dwee, Asano, Bram, and Jak are up.

- Oreioth steps forward 5' (H19->H20) to be in range of Morg, then casts Chill Touch. It HITS for 8 necrotic damage. Morg can't regain hp until the start of Oreioth's next turn. This also ends the Crown of Madness. Then Oreioth moves back to J15.

- S1 & S4 attack Mayon with half cover, S2 & S3 attack Asano with half cover. Mayon is hit for 4 piercing, Asano is hit once but casts Shield to prevent the hit.


This message was last edited by the player at 16:58, Sat 25 Mar 2017.
Asano Breathkill
player, 164 posts
Half-Elf
Sorcerer (Wild Magic)
Sat 25 Mar 2017
at 15:39
  • msg #59

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Asano grits his teeth in frustration as the necromancer retreats deeper into the cave. Looking back, he sees the group has been bogged down by the sudden explosion of crawling claws and the zombie surgeon they support. He bends the Weave to his will, and a three glowing snowflakes of force zip across the room at the zombie surgeon. Taking a breath to steady his nerves, he bolts across the room.




08:37, Today: Asano Breathkill rolled 14 using 1d20 with rolls of 14.  Wild Magic Surge.
09:06, Today: Asano Breathkill rolled 13 using 3d4+3 with rolls of 4,4,2.  Magic Missile dmg.

Action: Cast Magic Missile, target zombie
Move Action: From M40 to G38
Bonus Action: Convert 2 sorcery points to one 1st level spell slot

HP: 5/13 AC 13
Buffs/Debuffs:
Conditions:
Spell Slots/Sorcery Point Remaining: 1, 0/2

This message was last edited by the player at 17:30, Sat 25 Mar 2017.
Mayon Graycross
player, 231 posts
Half Elf
Warlock--Fey Pact
Sat 25 Mar 2017
at 17:23
  • msg #60

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Mayon grunts in pain at the arrows and curses as the necromancer flees. Chasing after him seemed a foolish move, so instead he fired a burst of magic at one of the skeletons and followed Bram's call, running towards the paladin and keeping his eyes on the undead archers.



Movement: 30 feet Moving from M38 to J41
11:21, Today: Mayon Graycross rolled 17 using 1d20+5 with rolls of 12.  EB S4.
11:21, Today: Mayon Graycross rolled 11 using 1d10+3 with rolls of 8.  Agonizing blast force damage.
This message was last edited by the player at 01:27, Tue 28 Mar 2017.
Jakrynn Redgate
player, 136 posts
Young Human
Bardly Rogue
Mon 27 Mar 2017
at 00:13
  • msg #61

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Jak grimaced as a second clawed hand thing came over and attacked him as well! Thankfully, they both missed him! But they cam close enough to throw off his aim as he attempted to swing his shortsword at the same one again. He let out a frustrated sigh.

OOC: Sigh.
18:12, Today: Secret Roll: Jakrynn Redgate rolled 7,3 using d20+4,d6+2 with rolls of 3,1.  Shortsword attack on Claw #4.
Morg Danforge
player, 176 posts
mountain dwarf
fighter 2 (sw1 as0)
Mon 27 Mar 2017
at 12:51
  • msg #62

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

If the Crawling claws don't move

Removed the rest of this post because C5 (which I forgot about, thinking only about C1, C2, and C4) moved. I'm making a new post below.
This message was last edited by the player at 11:01, Tue 28 Mar 2017.
Bramwell Caulder
player, 168 posts
Half-Elf Paladin
Glyphscribe of Deneir
Mon 27 Mar 2017
at 23:09
  • msg #63

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Bram brings down his axe upon the nearest scuttling undead hand, severing multiple fingers and leaving it crippled.  With the zombie surgeon dead, the paladin leaves the necromantic slabs behind and advances toward the skeletons.  From behind his shield he calls out, "Asano, Mayon!  Take cover behind my shield!"

  • Battleaxe likely hits C1 with 14 vs. AC for 8 slashing damage
  • Move to I41, provoking an OA from C1 if it happens to still be alive
  • If any ally is attacked while adjacent to me, use my reaction to impose disadvantage on that attack

15:52, Today: Bramwell Caulder rolled 8 using 1d8+3.  Battleaxe damage.
15:52, Today: Bramwell Caulder rolled 14 using 1d20+5 with rolls of 9.  Battleaxe vs. Claw.
This message was last edited by the GM at 01:26, Tue 28 Mar 2017.
DM
GM, 435 posts
Dungeon
Master
Tue 28 Mar 2017
at 01:49
  • msg #64

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

The zombie lurches after Bram only to take three glowing darts of magical force in the back. Its body suddenly stiff, the walking corpse falls forward onto its face and moves no more.

Bram chops the nearest hand in two and moves toward the skeletons.

Skittering like insects, the claws jump to attack Jak, Dwee, and Morg once again, raking their claws into each one of them.



Mid round update! Also, map updated.

Morg, I didn't take into account your post, since C5 moved to attack you - feel free to update your post now. Remember you can't recover hp until the start of Oreioth's next turn...

Mayon, you can update your post too if desired.

Dwee also can act this round.

Crawling Claws: C2 & C4 attack Jak - C4 HITS for 2 slashing.

C3 attacks Dwee - HIT for 4 slashing.

C5 moves to I45 and attacks Morg - HIT for 5 slashing damage.

This message was last edited by the GM at 02:02, Tue 28 Mar 2017.
Morg Danforge
player, 177 posts
mountain dwarf
fighter 2 (sw1 as0)
Tue 28 Mar 2017
at 11:06
  • msg #65

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Morg's eyes goes wide when he sees the cold skeletal hand scratching his arm, and tries to shake it off, when a crawling zombie hand comes up behind him and slashes at him, nearly knocking him unconscious. He swats at the zombie hand with his warhammer.
Action: attack C5 with warhammer - hits AC 11 for 8 bludgeoning.
If that destroys C5, then:
Move: 25' to H48 for some cover.

Should I keep the original C1, C2, or C4 throws for C5?

14:47, Today: Morg Danforge rolled 11 using 1d20+6 with rolls of 5.  Attack C1, C2, or C4 with warhammer.
14:48, Today: Morg Danforge rolled 8 using 1d8+6 with rolls of 2.  Warhammer bludgeoning damage to C1, C2, or C4.
DM
GM, 436 posts
Dungeon
Master
Tue 28 Mar 2017
at 23:44
  • msg #66

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Dweeble attacks the claw in front of her, skewering it.

The skeletons reach for another arrow in unison, despite the powerful blast from Mayon's attack that blackened and scorched the chest of one of them.


Map updated.

Dwee and Asano are up now, since Oreioth is nowhere to be seen.

Round 3 Summary:

Since Dwee's player appears to be absent: Dwee attacks C3 - HIT for 8 piercing. C3 is dead.

Oreioth steps forward 5' (H19->H20) to be in range of Morg, then casts Chill Touch. It HITS for 8 necrotic damage. Morg can't regain hp until the start of Oreioth's next turn. This also ends the Crown of Madness. Then Oreioth moves back to J15.

Asano moves and attacks the zombie with magic missile for 13 force damage. Zombie dies.

Skeletons: S1 & S4 attack Mayon with half cover, S2 & S3 attack Asano. Mayon is HIT for 4 piercing, Asano is hit once but casts Shield to prevent the hit.

Bram attacks C1 - HIT for 8 slashing. C1 is dead.

Jak attacks C4 - MISS.

Crawling Claws: C2 & C4 attack Jak - C4 HITS for 2 slashing. C5 moves to I45 and attacks Morg - HIT for 5 slashing damage.

Mayon casts Agonizing Blast at S4 - HIT for 11 force damage.

Morg attacks C5 - MISS. Yes, you should keep the original roll.

Round 4 Initiative Order:

WhoInitStatus
Dweeble23 
Oreioth21No longer visible
Asano18 
Skeletons15 
Bram13Bardic Inspiration (d6)
Jak11 
Crawling Claws5 
Mayon2 
Morg2 


This message was last edited by the GM at 12:50, Sat 01 Apr 2017.
Asano Breathkill
player, 167 posts
Half-Elf
Sorcerer (Wild Magic)
Wed 29 Mar 2017
at 05:39
  • msg #67

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Asano glances behind him, glad to see the Glyphscribe coming forward. He looses an icy bolt at the skeletons and sprints for the far wall, taking cover behind a rocky outcropping.




22:37, Today: Asano Breathkill rolled 5 using 1d6 with rolls of 5.  Ray of Frost dmg.
22:36, Today: Asano Breathkill rolled 20 using 1d20+5 with rolls of 15.  Ray of Frost att.

Action: Cast ray of frost at S4
Move Action: Move from G38 to C36
Bonus Action: None

HP: 5/13 AC 13
Buffs/Debuffs:
Conditions:
Spell Slots/Sorcery Point Remaining: 1/3, 0/2

This message was last edited by the GM at 18:34, Wed 29 Mar 2017.
DM
GM, 440 posts
Dungeon
Master
Wed 29 Mar 2017
at 19:56
  • msg #68

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

As the skeletons knock arrows, one of them takes a blast of cold from Asano. It remains frozen in place as the other archers loose.  None of the arrows find their marks, as two bounce off Bram's shield.


Mid round update 1: Dweeble, Bram, and Jak up now.

S1 attacks Morg at disadvantage due to range - MISS.

S2 attacks Bram - MISS.

S3 attacks Mayon, Bram imposes disadvantage - MISS.

S4 is down.
This message was last edited by the GM at 19:56, Wed 29 Mar 2017.
Jakrynn Redgate
player, 138 posts
Young Human
Bardly Rogue
Wed 29 Mar 2017
at 20:18
  • msg #69

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Jak let out a grunt as one of the clawed hand things struck him. He glanced back and noticed almost all of his allies had left him to deal with the two claws while they ran off towards the skeletons! That was just great. Abandoned and injured, he swung at the same creature again, and once again he missed. He let out another curse.

14:16, Today: Jakrynn Redgate rolled 9,8 using d20+4,d6+2 with rolls of 5,6.  Shortsword attack on Claw #4.
Mayon Graycross
player, 235 posts
Half Elf
Warlock--Fey Pact
Wed 29 Mar 2017
at 21:11
  • msg #70

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Satisfied to see one skeleton out of the picture, Mayon aims his hand and fires a blast at the one next to it. If they can get rid of the hail of arrows, their job will be just that much easier.

Movement: None. If Bram moves, though, Mayon will move to stay adjacent to him.
Action:
15:09, Today: Secret Roll: Mayon Graycross rolled 9 using 1d20+5 with rolls of 4.  Eldritch Blast S3.
15:10, Today: Mayon Graycross rolled 8 using 1d10+3 with rolls of 5.  EB Damage.
Though I doubt it hits :P
Bramwell Caulder
player, 174 posts
Half-Elf Paladin
Glyphscribe of Deneir
Wed 29 Mar 2017
at 23:07
  • msg #71

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Bram gritted his teeth at the sound of two arrows clattering against his shield.  While none of them had been hit in this volley, it was apparent that Mayon had been pierced more than once already.  The Glyphscribe held a gloved hand above a bloody arrow shaft stuck in Mayon's leg and chanted a few cryptic syllables under his breath to summon Deneir's curative magic.  The arrow proceeded to fall out onto the flagstones, and the wound it had caused vanished except for the smears of residual blood.  "Move up!  We're nearly to them!" Bram said as he advanced nearer to the skeletons.

  • Cure Wounds on Mayon restores 9 HP
  • Move to G35, and assuming that Mayon comes along
  • If any ally is attacked while adjacent to me, use my reaction to impose disadvantage on that attack.

15:51, Today: Secret Roll: Bramwell Caulder rolled 9 using 1d8+3.  Healing Word.
DM
GM, 441 posts
Dungeon
Master
Thu 30 Mar 2017
at 00:08
  • msg #72

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

One of the claws jumps on the table, then leaps again and clamps onto Jak's face, smushing his cheeks together painfully. After a moment it loses its grip and falls back to the floor.


Mid round update #2: Dwee & Morg up now.

C2 & C4 attack Jak - C4 HITS for 2 smushing damage.

C5 attacks Morg - MISS.


This message was last edited by the GM at 12:10, Thu 30 Mar 2017.
Morg Danforge
player, 181 posts
mountain dwarf
fighter 2 (sw1 as0)
Thu 30 Mar 2017
at 06:38
  • msg #73

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Morg smashes the stealthy zombie hand with his warhammer, takes a deep breath, and runs back to go give Jak a hand.
If C5 should've attacked, I'll edit this post.

Action: attack C5 with warhammer - hits AC 22 for 11 bludgeoning.

Bonus action: 2nd wind

Move: if C5 is destroyed, then move 25' to G48.

08:27, Today: Morg Danforge rolled 22 using 1d20+6 with rolls of 16.  Attack C5 with warhammer.
08:28, Today: Morg Danforge rolled 11 using 1d8+6 with rolls of 5.  Warhammer bludgeoning damage to C5.

DM
GM, 443 posts
Dungeon
Master
Thu 30 Mar 2017
at 19:22
  • msg #74

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Morg flattens the claw assaulting him and returns to the stone slabs to assist Jak.



Map updated.

Dwee and Asano are up now.

Round 4 Summary:

Dwee does nothing.

Oreioth is nowhere to be seen.

Asano attacks S4 - HIT for 5 cold. S4 is dead.

Skeletons: S1 attacks Morg at disadvantage due to range - MISS. S2 attacks Bram - MISS. S3 attacks Mayon, Bram imposes disadvantage - MISS.

Bram moves up and casts Cure Wounds on Mayon - heals 9 hp.

Jak attacks C4 - MISS.

Crawling Claws: C2 & C4 attack Jak - C4 HITS for 2 slashing damage. C5 attacks Morg - MISS.

Mayon moves up and attacks S3 - MISS.

Morg attacks C5 - HIT for 11 bludgeoning. C5 is dead.  He then moves to G48 and takes Second Wind.

Round 5 Initiative Order:

WhoInitStatus
Dweeble23 
Oreioth21No longer visible
Asano18 
Skeletons15 
Bram13Bardic Inspiration (d6)
Jak11 
Crawling Claws5 
Mayon2 
Morg2 


Morg Danforge
player, 182 posts
mountain dwarf
fighter 2 (sw0 as0)
Fri 31 Mar 2017
at 14:48
  • msg #75

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Morg tries to hit one of the zombie hands attacking Jak.
If C2's been destroyed, then move to and attack C4. If both C2 and C4 are destroyed by Morg's turn, throw javelin2 (with a new roll) at the northern most active skeleton.

Action: attack C2 (or C4) with warhammer - hits AC 8 for 10 bludgeoning.

16:43, Today: Morg Danforge rolled 8 using 1d20+6 with rolls of 2.  Attack C2 (or C4) with warhammer.
16:43, Today: Morg Danforge rolled 10 using 1d8+6 with rolls of 4.  Warhammer bludgeoning damage to C2 (or C4).
DM
GM, 445 posts
Dungeon
Master
Fri 31 Mar 2017
at 23:53
  • msg #76

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

The skeletons retreat backward towards the back of the cave, then draw their bowstrings in unison once again.


Mid round update 1 - Dwee, Asano, Bram, and Jak up now.

Map updated - note the skeletons moved backwards. Asano or Dwee, if you want to attack the skeletons you can assume they are at B25-D25.

S1 & S2 attack Bram - S1 HITS for 6 piercing.

S3 attacks Mayon - HITS at disadvantage due to Bram's Protection - 7 piercing.
This message was last edited by the GM at 23:57, Fri 31 Mar 2017.
Jakrynn Redgate
player, 141 posts
Young Human
Bardly Rogue
Sat 1 Apr 2017
at 02:29
  • msg #77

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Jak was getting frustrated with his inability to hit the clawed hands and their ability to keep slicing him slowly to death. He swung once more at the very creepy clawed hand in front of him but the damned things were so agile and small it was hard to hit them - at least, for him, gods know his companions seemed to be able to hit them just fine! He let out a growl!

20:28, Today: Secret Roll: Jakrynn Redgate rolled 11,3 using d20+4,d6+2 with rolls of 7,1.  Shortsword attack/damage on C2.
Mayon Graycross
player, 238 posts
Half Elf
Warlock--Fey Pact
Sat 1 Apr 2017
at 17:33
  • msg #78

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

"Thanks, Bram--crap!" Mayon winces as yet another arrow strikes him, then glares and sends another Eldritch Blast towards the one responsible, only to strike the wall behind it, hazy from the ache of the arrow.


11:32, Today: Secret Roll: Mayon Graycross rolled 8 using 1d20+5 with rolls of 3.  Eldritch Blast S3.
Sigh...
Movement: If Bram moves, Mayon moves to stay adjacent, as per usual.

DM
GM, 446 posts
Dungeon
Master
Sat 1 Apr 2017
at 20:50
  • msg #79

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

As Morg approaches the claws, one of them does a flip in the air and smashes down on Morg's head, fully clenched like a fist. It then jumps down and skitters around the dwarf's legs.

Morg looks not at all well.


Mid round update 2 - Dwee, Asano, and Bram can still act this round before I summarize it.

Crawling Claws: C2 attacks Morg - CRIT for 5 bludgeoning.

C4 attacks Jak - MISS.


Bramwell Caulder
player, 175 posts
Half-Elf Paladin
Glyphscribe of Deneir
Mon 3 Apr 2017
at 15:06
  • msg #80

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Bram advances after the fleeing skeletons.  Seeing that he was unlikely to close the distance now, he hangs his axe back on his belt and draws a javelin, which he hurtles toward the one Mayon had last struck with arcane magic.

Move to G29, throw javelin at most damaged skeleton at disadvantage.  Probably hit 13 AC for 4 piercing.

08:01, Today: Bramwell Caulder rolled 4 using 1d6+3.  Javelin damage.
08:01, Today: Bramwell Caulder rolled 13 using 2d20+5, dropping the highest dice only with rolls of 8,16.  Long range javelin vs. skeleton .
Asano Breathkill
player, 170 posts
Half-Elf
Sorcerer (Wild Magic)
Mon 3 Apr 2017
at 20:50
  • msg #81

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Asano leans around the outcropping and blasts at the skeletons with an icy bolt. The magical ray flies wide of his target, though, spattering the stone wall with frost.

OOC:
Ray of Frost att- 7

DM
GM, 448 posts
Dungeon
Master
Mon 3 Apr 2017
at 22:48
  • msg #82

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Bram's javelin sticks into the bony chest of one of the skeletons, protruding out at an odd angle.

In lockstep, the skeletons launch another volley of arrows, but they all fall short of their marks.


Map updated.

Dwee, Asano, Bram, and Jak are up now. The skeletons attack Bram & Mayon again in Round 6, but they all miss.

Round 5 Summary:

Dwee does nothing.

Oreioth is nowhere to be seen.

Asano attacks - MISS.

Skeletons: S1 & S2 attack Bram - S1 HITS for 6 piercing.

S3 attacks Mayon - HITS at disadvantage due to Bram's Protection - 7 piercing.

Bram moves and attacks S3 - HIT for 4 piercing.

Jak attacks C2 - MISS.

Crawling Claws: C2 attacks Morg - CRIT for 5 bludgeoning. C4 attacks Jak - MISS.

Mayon moves and attacks S3 - MISS.

Morg attacks C2 - MISS.

Round 6 Initiative Order:

WhoInitStatus
Dweeble23 
Oreioth21No longer visible
Asano18 
Skeletons15 
Bram13Bardic Inspiration (d6)
Jak11 
Crawling Claws5 
Mayon2 
Morg2 


This message was last edited by the GM at 22:49, Mon 03 Apr 2017.
Morg Danforge
player, 183 posts
mountain dwarf
fighter 2 (sw0 as0)
Mon 3 Apr 2017
at 23:33
  • msg #83

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Morg stammers from the punch on his head, and swats down at the claw at his legs. "Jak, I'm pretty banged up - could you help me with some of those magical words of yours?"
I'll edit the description and actions if the claws' attacks change things.

If Morg is still conscious, and C2's not been destroyed (Dwee?) and is in melee range, he'll attack it. If C2 is destroyed by his turn, and C4's not been destroyed he'll move to and attack it (and if destroying C4, move back behind a rock/table for some cover from the skeletons.)

Action: attack C2 (or C4) with warhammer - hits AC 14 for 8 bludgeoning.

01:30, Today: Morg Danforge rolled 14 using 1d20+6 with rolls of 8.  Attack C2 (or C4) with warhammer.
01:31, Today: Morg Danforge rolled 8 using 1d8+6 with rolls of 2.  Warhammer bludgeoning damage to C2 (or C4).
Bramwell Caulder
player, 176 posts
Half-Elf Paladin
Glyphscribe of Deneir
Wed 5 Apr 2017
at 22:56
  • msg #84

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Bram brought his battleaxe back to hand as the arrows clanged and scraped off his shield.  Now that he was near Oreioth's grisly tools he couldn't help but shudder at the thought of what they'd been used for.  All the more reason to put an end to this madness.  "Take cover here whilst I engage them!" he suggested to Mayon as he moved past the table and closed the remaining distance to the skeleton archers.

Re-equip battleaxe, then move + Dash to F20
Jakrynn Redgate
player, 143 posts
Young Human
Bardly Rogue
Thu 6 Apr 2017
at 02:48
  • msg #85

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Jak gave a nod to Morg. "Morg, I'm happy t'help as you help me. Against this thing I could use a hand." He tapped out a rhythm on the drums hanging from his waist, humming a bit, and willing energy to flow from him to Morg. Much of the dwarf's wounds healed before their eyes.

Then he looked at the claw thing again and made a tsking noise. He was really tired of fighting these things. He knew it wouldn't do any good probably, but he certainly wasn't getting anywhere swinging his shortsword.  "You might be able t'claw me or give a thumbs up, but know what you can't do, you creepy thing? Clap!"


OOC: Healing Word on Morg for 8 hp.
Vicious Mockery (2 damage if not saved or immune) on the claw cause Jak's running out of ideas and can't hit the damn thing. Honestly he figues Morg will have to finish it off and the Mockery won't work.

20:43, Today: Jakrynn Redgate rolled 8 using 1d4+4 with rolls of 4.  Healing Word on Morg.
20:47, Today: Jakrynn Redgate rolled 2 using 1d4 with rolls of 2.  Vicious Mockery on claw hand.
Mayon Graycross
player, 240 posts
Half Elf
Warlock--Fey Pact
Fri 7 Apr 2017
at 00:00
  • msg #86

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

"Got it! Careful, Bram!" Mayon calls out in response, turning and running to one of the visible alcoves to get out of easy range of the arrows, pausing briefly to send a blast of magic towards one of the skeletons.

Movement to B33 in hopes of getting cover.
Action: Eldritch Blast S3. Hits 15 AC for 9 force damage.
18:41, Today: Secret Roll: Mayon Graycross rolled 15 using 1d20+5 with rolls of 10.  Eldritch Blast S3.
Damage:
18:42, Today: Mayon Graycross rolled 9 using 1d10+3 with rolls of 6.  Agonizing blast damage.
And of course if Mayon manages to get KO'd before this I'll replace this post with a death saving throw :P
This message was last edited by the player at 00:43, Fri 07 Apr 2017.
DM
GM, 450 posts
Dungeon
Master
Fri 7 Apr 2017
at 01:42
  • msg #87

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Jak's jibe causes the disembodied claw in front of him to pause. After a moment it continues to skitter about, but in a slow, almost half-hearted way. After a few weak attempts to threaten Jak, it slumps and slowly rolls over onto the back of its hand, fingers curled up in a loose ball. A moment later Morg's crushes its fellow against the rock with a crunch.

Mayon's blast scatters the bones of one of the skeletons in all directions. Expressionlessly, the skeleton to its right bends down, picks up one of the loose bones, and fits it to the bowstring. Both loose their projectiles at point blank range, but they bounce off Bram's shield.



Map updated.

Everyone's up now - the 2 remaining skeletons will both miss Bram this round.

Round 6 Summary:

Dwee does nothing.

Oreioth is nowhere to be seen.

Asano does nothing.

Skeletons: S1 & S2 attack Bram - MISS. S3 attacks Mayon - MISS.

Bram dashes into melee range with the skeletons.

Jak casts Healing Word on Morg - Morg regains 8 hp . He casts Vicious Mockery on C4 - C4 fails the save and takes 2 psychic. C4 is dead.

C2 attacks Morg - MISS.

Mayon moves to cover and attacks S3 - HIT for 9 force. S3 is dead.

Morg attacks C2 - HIT for 8 bludgeoning. C2 is dead.

Round 7 Initiative Order:

WhoInitStatus
Dweeble23 
Oreioth21No longer visible
Asano18 
Skeletons15 
Bram13Bardic Inspiration (d6)
Jak11 
Mayon2 
Morg2 


Asano Breathkill
player, 171 posts
Half-Elf
Sorcerer (Wild Magic)
Fri 7 Apr 2017
at 07:10
  • msg #88

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Asano catches his breath, pulling and loading the crossbow from his belt. He turns around the abutment and marches forward, taking a bead on one of the remaining skeletons. The bolt flies wide, clattering off the stone floor behind.




00:06, Today: Asano Breathkill rolled 6 using 1d20+4 with rolls of 2.  Crossbow att.

Action: Attack S1
Move Action: Move from C36 to D31
Bonus Action: None

HP: 5/13 AC 13
Buffs/Debuffs:
Conditions:
Spell Slots/Sorcery Point Remaining: 1/3, 0/2

Morg Danforge
player, 184 posts
mountain dwarf
fighter 2 (sw0 as0)
Fri 7 Apr 2017
at 12:15
  • msg #89

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Morg thanks Jak while running off to go help Bram.
Move: 25' from G48 to C44. (5' short of javelin range!)

Action: dash 25' from C44 to C39.
Mayon Graycross
player, 243 posts
Half Elf
Warlock--Fey Pact
Sat 8 Apr 2017
at 17:14
  • msg #90

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Mayon takes a breath, stepping out of his hiding spot and unleashing another spell attack towards the skeleton nearest to him before stepping back into the little alcove. He smirks to himself as the beam hits it squarely, though even with his new powers it didn't do as much as the last ones.


Movement: Step to C32, attack, step back to B33.
Action:
11:11, Today: Mayon Graycross rolled 20 using 1d20+5 with rolls of 15.  Eldritch Blast S1.
11:12, Today: Mayon Graycross rolled 4 using 1d10+3 with rolls of 1.  Agonizing blast force damage.
Hits 20 AC for 4 damage.
If S1 is dead, Mayon will target S2.
If both skeletons are dead, he will instead move to H28.
This message was last edited by the player at 17:15, Sat 08 Apr 2017.
Bramwell Caulder
player, 179 posts
Half-Elf Paladin
Glyphscribe of Deneir
Sun 9 Apr 2017
at 04:28
  • msg #91

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Bram was relieved to see the skeletons behaving like thoughtless automatons, slavishly following their orders to fire their bows despite being engaged in close quarters.  Determined to put an end to this, he smashed his axe into the nearest skeleton once again.

Battleaxe hits the most damaged-looking skeleton for 6 slashing!

21:22, Today: Bramwell Caulder rolled 6 using 1d8+3.  Battleaxe damage.
21:21, Today: Bramwell Caulder rolled 15 using 1d20+5 with rolls of 10.  Battleaxe vs. Skelly.
DM
GM, 453 posts
Dungeon
Master
Sun 9 Apr 2017
at 17:10
  • msg #92

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Bram and Mayon's attacks both knock loose several bones from one of the skeletons, which clatter to the floor.

Both skeletons smoothly bend down, pick up a bone, knock them as arrows, and fire them at Bram. Both projectiles smash uselessly into Bram's shield.


Map updated (belatedly).

Everyone's up again now!

Round 7 Summary:

Dwee does nothing.

Oreioth is nowhere to be seen.

Asano moves toward the skeletons and fires a crossbow bolt at S1 - MISS.

Skeletons: S1 & S2 attack Bram at disadvantage - MISS.

Bram attacks S1 - HIT for 6 slashing.

Jak does nothing.

Mayon attacks S1 - HIT for 4 force.

Morg dashes toward the skeletons.

Round 8 Initiative Order:

WhoInitStatus
Dweeble23 
Oreioth21No longer visible
Asano18 
Skeletons15 
Bram13Bardic Inspiration (d6)
Jak11 
Mayon2 
Morg2 


This message was last edited by the GM at 19:37, Sun 09 Apr 2017.
Morg Danforge
player, 185 posts
mountain dwarf
fighter 2 (sw0 as0)
Sun 9 Apr 2017
at 19:00
  • msg #93

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Morg keeps running towards Bram and chucks his last javelin at a skeleton.
Bram, only read the spoiler after your turn if S1's been destroyed:
He shouts
Spoiler text: (Highlight or hover over the text to view)
"Bram, lemme get line of sight on it."
Move: 25' from C39 to F34.

Action: attack on S1 (or S2 if S1's been destroyed) with javelin2 - hits AC 18 for 11 piercing damage.

20:48, Today: Morg Danforge rolled 18 using 2d20+6, dropping the highest dice only with rolls of 12,20.  Attack S1 (or S2) with javelin2 with disadvantage (farther than 30').
20:49, Today: Morg Danforge rolled 11 using 1d6+6 with rolls of 5.  Javelin2 piercing damage to S1 (or S2.
Mayon Graycross
player, 244 posts
Half Elf
Warlock--Fey Pact
Sun 9 Apr 2017
at 23:49
  • msg #94

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Mayon sticks to his usual strategy, careful to aim so as not to hit his companions. The sooner they got this finished and took care of that necromancer, the better. It seemed his patron shared his thoughts as the surge of magical energy left his arm numb for a moment, stronger than anything else he'd cast recently.


Same plan as last time:
Action: Attack S1. If S1 is dead, attack S2.
17:45, Today: Mayon Graycross rolled 25 using 1d20+5 with rolls of 20.  EB S1. (HOT DAMN)
17:46, Today: Mayon Graycross rolled 18 using 2d10+3 with rolls of 9,6.  CRIT agonizing force damage.
So uh...Hits AC 25 for 18 force damage.
You know what, on second though, I think I'd just rather go for S2 instead of S1 if that's cool.
And if both are dead then I will be sad that my crit was wasted and will instead dash to H28.
Jakrynn Redgate
player, 144 posts
Young Human
Bardly Rogue
Mon 10 Apr 2017
at 00:02
  • msg #95

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Jak gave a small grin and then gave a nod. He looked around and saw that all the hand things were dead finally. He looked to where his allies were at, and then he moved forward as far as he could.

OOC: Double move to I-39.
DM
GM, 454 posts
Dungeon
Master
Mon 10 Apr 2017
at 00:23
  • msg #96

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Mayon's eldritch blast disintegrates one of the skeletons, and Morg's javelin scatters the remaining skeleton's bones.


All the undead are dead, again.

Total XP: 300
XP per person: 75

Where to now?
Mayon Graycross
player, 245 posts
Half Elf
Warlock--Fey Pact
Mon 10 Apr 2017
at 01:02
  • msg #97

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Mayon sighs as the last skeleton falls and steps out of his crevice, tired and now feeling the ache of the more recent arrow wounds.

"How's everyone doing? I think the sooner we get rid of that 'lord,' the better for everyone involved. I don't know how much time we'll have to sit and recover before he shows up with another swarm of those things."
Morg Danforge
player, 186 posts
mountain dwarf
fighter 2 (sw0 as0)
Mon 10 Apr 2017
at 06:07
  • msg #98

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Morg says to Mayon, while walking past him to go collect his javelins, "I won't be much use without a wee rest, so if we go after it now, I'll have to stay at the back and just try not to die. Maybe the other cave we cleared out had all the necromancer's 'supplies'?

Oh, when it cursed me with that magical crown, it felt like it was trying to make me lash out at you all, so we should probably not be too close to each other when we face it."
Jakrynn Redgate
player, 146 posts
Young Human
Bardly Rogue
Mon 10 Apr 2017
at 18:03
  • msg #99

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Jak gave a shrug after he caught his breath from running to catch up to his allies near the skeletons. "I'm a lil' wounded but nothin' t'write home about. I'll live." He grinned widely.

Then he eyed Morg. "Yeah. I'd like t'NOT get smashed by you or Bram."
This message was last edited by the player at 18:04, Mon 10 Apr 2017.
Asano Breathkill
player, 172 posts
Half-Elf
Sorcerer (Wild Magic)
Tue 11 Apr 2017
at 02:12
  • msg #100

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

"I have enough grasp on the Weave for one more decent spell," Asano says, reloading his crossbow. "That said, I would hate to give this Oreioth time to prepare for us again. 'Twould be best to finish this, if we can. Do we have any healing magics left?"
Bramwell Caulder
player, 183 posts
Half-Elf Paladin
Glyphscribe of Deneir
Tue 11 Apr 2017
at 03:52
  • msg #101

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Bramwell was glad to see the last skeleton shattered by eldritch energy.  He glanced back to the party and then to where Oreioth had disappeared deeper into the caverns, appearing anxious to carry on the pursuit.  He called out, "Is anybody wounded?  Gather to me, quickly!"  Once his companions had all arrived toward the far end of the cavern Bramwell first laid a hand upon Morg's bloodied shoulder and muttered something beneath his breath, and the dwarf's many scratches disappeared almost entirely.  He then did the same upon himself, Mayon and Asano, healing each to a lesser degree.

The half-elf breathed deeply, appearing somewhat taxed by the channeling of so much divinity all at once.  He gathered himself as well as he could and nodded to Asano, "Agreed.  We cannot allow the necromancer any more time to prepare an ambush, or to raise more undead.  We must give chase at once.  Are we all ready now?"

Cure Wounds heals Morg for max value of 11!:
  • 20:21, Today: Secret Roll: Bramwell Caulder rolled 11 using 1d8+3.  Cure Wounds.

Lay on Hands:
  • 5 HP to Bram (bringing me up to 19/21
  • 2 HP to Mayon
  • 2 HP to Asano

(1 HP left over for an emergency)
Morg Danforge
player, 188 posts
mountain dwarf
fighter 2 (sw0 as0)
Tue 11 Apr 2017
at 13:06
  • msg #102

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Morg, looking ready and eager to take on the necromancer after Bram's spell, turns to him and says "[Language unknown: Hoevut n uriviv m k ardne ieet romsanday be ee korillyin Dehneer. Ha Marthammor Duin tear pl ul is andenc-whinti itunio haone prontiear ter inneof re ev ilck nefiiv.]"
Mayon Graycross
player, 247 posts
Half Elf
Warlock--Fey Pact
Tue 11 Apr 2017
at 13:16
  • msg #103

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

"As ready as we're ever going to be, though I'd prefer to stay in the back this time. My spells work well at a distance...though I doubt distance will be much problem for him, it makes me feel better." Mayon says with a faint smile, trying to hide the nerves.
Asano Breathkill
player, 174 posts
Half-Elf
Sorcerer (Wild Magic)
Tue 11 Apr 2017
at 16:51
  • msg #104

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

"Thank you, Bramwell," Asano nods, as the glyphscribe heals the group. He glances around the group, taking stock of the party's condition. "Well, no time like the present to purge this locale of the foul power that has taken root. Dweeble, are you able to join us?" He glances back to where the diminutive newcomer had frozen during the fight.
DM
GM, 456 posts
Dungeon
Master
Tue 11 Apr 2017
at 17:08
  • msg #105

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Asano looks back toward the entrance for Dweeble, but she is nowhere to be found. She must have slipped away unseen during all the fighting.
Asano Breathkill
player, 175 posts
Half-Elf
Sorcerer (Wild Magic)
Tue 11 Apr 2017
at 18:18
  • msg #106

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Asano sighs, shaking his head, "Ah well, her skills may have been useful, but I wish her well."
Mayon Graycross
player, 249 posts
Half Elf
Warlock--Fey Pact
Tue 11 Apr 2017
at 18:29
  • msg #107

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

"You know, I'm beginning to notice a running pattern here with our companions." Mayon muses, but shakes his head. "I hope she's alright, but it can't be helped."
This message was last edited by the player at 19:28, Tue 11 Apr 2017.
Jakrynn Redgate
player, 147 posts
Young Human
Bardly Rogue
Tue 11 Apr 2017
at 20:29
  • msg #108

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Jak looked at Morg with a raised eyebrow and a look on his face that seemed to speak of rudeness. "What was that? Sorry, I didn't catch it. It almost sounded like a foreign language." He stuck his tongue out at the dwarf.

At the mention Dweeble was gone, Jak frowned and shook his head. "Not everyone's suited t'the life of danger, dirt an' death."

He looked around at his allies one more time. "Anyone else need healin'? Or should I save my spells for the fight?"
Bramwell Caulder
player, 185 posts
Half-Elf Paladin
Glyphscribe of Deneir
Tue 11 Apr 2017
at 21:03
  • msg #109

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Bramwell replied to the thanks for his healing, "Think nothing of it, friends.  We've a dangerous battle ahead, and I'd rather we all survive it."  He turned to Morg and with a smile replied in Dwarvish, [Language unknown: "Chsa intet neacchfi ndriil Nce ame nc haomel, is, Ith.  Mouree pa pro tintnini i uterre, o onsearith wi.  Notndeant derillionthu siho, hiilon weadlo red nce ch, o str ho tho n seanacec ektic pret undhe u.  Tr ich santraevebut ta u bepohe ncefo onllwiai ieadfiek et ate wa beur tebe a sihe Ntsti st Oun Lounei eeol Eicami."]

The half-elf appeared visibly heartened after saying these words, and took up his axe with renewed determination.  Approaching the cave down which Oreioth fled, he said, "We'd best not keep the necromancer waiting.  Shall we press on?"
Morg Danforge
player, 190 posts
mountain dwarf
fighter 2 (sw0 as0)
Tue 11 Apr 2017
at 21:52
  • msg #110

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Morg smiles at Jak, "Elvish ballads and laments are beautiful, but when it comes to working songs, nothing surpasses the classics like our "Diggy diggy hole" - tho I'll have to teach it to you in the original Dwarvish."
This message was last edited by the player at 22:12, Tue 11 Apr 2017.
DM
GM, 458 posts
Dungeon
Master
Tue 11 Apr 2017
at 23:19
  • msg #111

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

The group makes its way in Oreioth's wake, first peering carefully around the corner, then advancing slowly. This part of the cavern is dark, yet light from the large cavern behind calls out the dark walls of the cave in enough detail to move forward. Scattered rocks here and there are the only objects around. A steady light in the distance illuminates the way forward, and grows brighter as the group ventures forward.

As they make their way past a final natural column of stone, the source of the distant light at last becomes visible.

An oval cavern opens several feet away, forty feet wide and sixty feet long. Dark purple tapestries hang on the walls. At the center of the room stands a pedestal fashioned of severed arms arranged to clutch one another in a cone.

Cradled in the uppermost hands is a glowing crystal sphere. A dark sigil with an eyelike slit floats above the sphere.

Cue dramatic music...

Map updated. I put you in what I thought might be logical starting positions, but feel free to rearrange yourselves as you post. It's always helpful to post exact coordinates ;).

The sigil above the glowing sphere looks like this: Floating Sigil


Mayon Graycross
player, 252 posts
Half Elf
Warlock--Fey Pact
Tue 11 Apr 2017
at 23:34
  • msg #112

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Mayon's eyes widen slightly. On the one side, the arm pedestal was horrific. And on the other, the sigil was fascinating. "What in the...?"


17:33, Today: Secret Roll: Mayon Graycross rolled 18 using 1d20+5 with rolls of 13.  Arcana check.
Long shot, but would Mayon have any recognition of the sigil or something like it from his arcane studies?

Bramwell Caulder
player, 186 posts
Half-Elf Paladin
Glyphscribe of Deneir
Wed 12 Apr 2017
at 01:22
  • msg #113

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Bram peered wide-eyed at the occult shrine down the corridor, his curiosity at the symbols fighting against his revulsion toward the grisly pedestal.  Silently, he motioned to get the attention of his comrades, then swept his finger about to point at everybody, then pointed several times down the right corridor to indicate that they should all take the same path rather than splitting up.

Trying a couple checks to see if Bram recognizes any of the symbols, or to detect any magical functionality of the crystal.  Arcana went well, at least!
  • 18:15, Today: Bramwell Caulder rolled 7 using 1d20+4.  Religion.
  • 18:15, Today: Bramwell Caulder rolled 22 using 1d20+4.  Arcana.

DM
GM, 459 posts
Dungeon
Master
Wed 12 Apr 2017
at 02:12
  • msg #114

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Mayon sways after looking at the sigil. His eyes roll up in the back of his head, and he reaches out to the nearby rock wall to steady himself.
This message was last edited by the GM at 02:33, Wed 12 Apr 2017.
Mayon Graycross
player, 253 posts
Half Elf
Warlock--Fey Pact
Wed 12 Apr 2017
at 03:06
  • msg #115

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Mayon gasps as he snaps out of the brief trance, trying to steady himself and make sense of the visions. His ears still ring and he swallows back bile, blinking rapidly. That was the most blatant his patron has ever communed with him and it leaves him a bit shaken.

Marlos and those stone masks... He coughs softly, swallowing hard before speaking up in a shaky whisper to the others. "This symbol...it's connected to the triangle one Asano drew for the bandits yesterday, and the stone masks in the quarry. I...I think so at least. I don't know how exactly, but they are connected."
Morg Danforge
player, 191 posts
mountain dwarf
fighter 2 (sw0 as0)
Wed 12 Apr 2017
at 14:01
  • msg #116

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Morg whispers "Are these symbols related to the elements? The black pyramid: earth - the stone masks, the white on blue arrow: air, the yellow on red pot: fire, and the blue upside down chair: water?" while looking for traps on the floor.
If the rest of the party is happy moving forward, Morg will go to AN11, trying to avoid being within 5' of anyone.

15:55, Today: Morg Danforge rolled 22 using 1d20+3 with rolls of 19.  Perception check for traps on the floor of cave.
Bramwell Caulder
player, 187 posts
Half-Elf Paladin
Glyphscribe of Deneir
Wed 12 Apr 2017
at 20:33
  • msg #117

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

"The crystal is a magical item..." Bram whispered without taking his bespectacled eyes off the occult shrine.  Mayon and Morg's ideas concerning the symbols sent his mind racing, and he pondered aloud, "These symbols together in such a sinister setting hints at conspiracy.  Perhaps the various recent troubles plaguing the Dessarin valley are not merely coincidental after all.  We must get to the bottom of this!"  The paladin moved forward down the right passage, checking for ambushes along the way and preparing to cast his divine senses into the chamber beyond.

  • Perception to search for hidden foes:
    • 13:18, Today: Bramwell Caulder rolled 16 using 1d20.  Perception.
  • Once everybody is ready to move, advance to AM14, also keeping 5 feet distance from others
  • Assuming Morg and I don't step on any traps or get ambushed on the way I'll do a Divine Sense to detect bad stuff within 60 feet.

DM
GM, 460 posts
Dungeon
Master
Wed 12 Apr 2017
at 22:05
  • msg #118

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Bram and Morg see no traps or hidden foes as they approach the illuminated room.


Map updated. I'm assuming everyone's moving into the room at roughly the same time, but for simplicity I've included where Bram and Morg ended up. When the other 3 post you should say which square you're moving to (or if you're staying put outside the room).

Also, for reference the pedestal is at AR12.

Morg sees no traps as he moves forward.

Bram sees no hidden foes, and detects no celestial, fiend, or undead.
Bramwell Caulder
player, 188 posts
Half-Elf Paladin
Glyphscribe of Deneir
Wed 12 Apr 2017
at 23:32
  • msg #119

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

OOC:  Can we see the walls of the oval room now that we're at the entrance of it, and whether there are any other exits?  How do the purple tapestries look from here, and do they seem large enough to perhaps conceal passages behind them?
DM
GM, 461 posts
Dungeon
Master
Wed 12 Apr 2017
at 23:37
  • msg #120

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

No motion stirs the tapestries on the walls.


The tapestries completely cover the walls of the cave, so they're definitely large enough to conceal passages & potentially all sorts of other stuff behind them.

On the map, from AO north the walls of the cave are completely covered by the tapestries.
Mayon Graycross
player, 254 posts
Half Elf
Warlock--Fey Pact
Wed 12 Apr 2017
at 23:43
  • msg #121

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Mayon follows cautiously after Bram and Morg, then looks back up towards the sigil and the crystal orb beneath it, clutched by the grotesque pedestal.

"This is probably a terrible idea, but...what do you think would happen if that sphere were damaged or destroyed?"
Bramwell Caulder
player, 189 posts
Half-Elf Paladin
Glyphscribe of Deneir
Thu 13 Apr 2017
at 00:00
  • msg #122

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Bram whispered across to Mayon, "Let's leave it be for now.  We've more immediate concerns..."  The half-elf quickly checked the chamber for exits and after seeing none he looked to the tapestries covering every wall.  Without speaking Bram motioned to his companions, pointed to his eyes and then around to the tapestries.  Slowly, he approached the nearest tapestry, reached high to grab a fistful of violet cloth and yanked downward to tear it off the wall!

Moving to AO15 and attempting to tear down the tapestry on that wall.

09:54, Today: Bramwell Caulder rolled 21 using 1d20+5.  Athletics
This message was last edited by the player at 16:55, Thu 13 Apr 2017.
Asano Breathkill
player, 179 posts
Half-Elf
Sorcerer (Wild Magic)
Thu 13 Apr 2017
at 04:54
  • msg #123

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Asano gazed around the room at the various tapestries, then focuses on the sigil glowing above the crystal. Cocking his head to one side, he approaches the crystal, one hand reaching to nearly touch the pyramid sigil. "The people at the quarry wore this symbol upon their tabards," he says. "I feel that there is a dangerous conspiracy afoot here. I've been sent to track down a dangerous fire genasi who burned an entire village. Now this?" He gestures to the symbols.
He looks the altar over, trying to divine some method of safely dismantling the creation.

OOC:
Move to AQ12
Arcana check- 20
Jakrynn Redgate
player, 148 posts
Young Human
Bardly Rogue
Thu 13 Apr 2017
at 18:26
  • msg #124

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Jak really didn't like the feel of this. It felt wrong. Things were getting more strange by the minute. And where the hell had the 'Lord' of Lance Rock gotten off to. He saw Bram trying to pull down a tapestry.

"We could just look behind the tapestries 'steada pullin' em all down."

OOC: Moving to AL-13 or the next square with a tapestry and looking behind it.
DM
GM, 465 posts
Dungeon
Master
Fri 14 Apr 2017
at 03:32
  • msg #125

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Bram yanks hard on the purple tapestry, and part of it near him falls to the floor. Behind it, a rough and uneven cave wall is revealed. Various foodstuffs and clothes sit in the nooks of the wall, and some scattered coins lay nearby. Jak peeks behind the tapestry on the opposite wall and sees much the same.

After Asano approaches the pedestal, the tapestry at the back of the room stirs. Oreioth emerges, his face tilted up to regard the floating sigil with fanatical reverence.

"Can't you see it? It's the Eye! It sees your every move! Don't you fear it?" Clutching a wand in one fist, he stretches out his arms as if basking in the glow emanating from the top of the pedestal. His expression shifts between fear, awe, and malice from one moment to the next.


Map updated. I moved Jak to the closest square that was next to a tapestry.

Asano sees no reason to believe the pedestal of arms itself is magical. The sphere seems to be simply sitting on top of it, and looks like it could be removed without difficulty. The sigil floating in the air above is partially transparent, and might be just an illusion.

Asano Breathkill
player, 180 posts
Half-Elf
Sorcerer (Wild Magic)
Fri 14 Apr 2017
at 04:11
  • msg #126

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

"What does it mean?" Asano asks, barely tearing his gaze from the Eye. "Who do you serve?" His hand clutches the focusing wand fervently.


OOC:
Persuasion- 10
Morg Danforge
player, 192 posts
mountain dwarf
fighter 2 (sw0 as0)
Fri 14 Apr 2017
at 07:51
  • msg #127

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Morg is about to charge the necromancer, but seeing Bram not attacking, he just moves towards Oreioth instead - as casually and unthreateningly as he can.

He glances at the revealed clothes, but keeps his focus on Oreioth, ready to attack.
Free action?: glance at clothes, 7.

Move: 25' from AN11 to AS13, unthreateningly 8.

Action: ready attack on Oreioth, triggered by anything hostile happening from either side.

09:39, Today: Morg Danforge rolled 7 using 2d20+3, dropping the highest dice only with rolls of 12,4.  Perception check with disadvantage (glancing) to see if clothes are Oreioth's, or his victims.
09:42, Today: Morg Danforge rolled 8 using 1d20 with rolls of 8.  Per[formance]/[d]eception to not look threatening. [Missed the autocorrections.]
Oreioth
NPC, 2 posts
Lord of Lance Rock
Necromancer
Fri 14 Apr 2017
at 11:53
  • msg #128

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Oreioth replies with maniacal fervor, still gazing at the floating symbol. "It watches, it guides... its servants will destroy everything. The Lord of Lance Rock will strike and build his own magnificent army! He will rule from the shadows, yes. The Lord will rule. His armies will conquer."

Tearing his eyes away finally, he looks to Asano and notices the others almost as if for the first time. "Have you come to join my armies?" he asks, almost politely.
This message was last updated by the player at 11:53, Fri 14 Apr 2017.
Asano Breathkill
player, 182 posts
Half-Elf
Sorcerer (Wild Magic)
Fri 14 Apr 2017
at 14:19
  • msg #129

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

"We have not come to join your armies," Asano begins, trying to keep the necromancer's attention from wandering. "The power of the Lord of Lance Rock has not gone unnoticed, and Bastian Thermander wants to aid you. He said, if you were truly as powerful as you claim, you would know where to find him. That information is the first step to a strong alliance."

OOC:
Persuasion- 22
Deception- 8
Hmm, perhaps his madness will obfuscate my ruse better than I can. Haha!
Oreioth
NPC, 3 posts
Lord of Lance Rock
Necromancer
Fri 14 Apr 2017
at 14:38
  • msg #130

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

"Puny Bastian is of no concern to the Lord of Lance Rock. Vanifer has him under her thumb. He will burn with the rest."

The necromancer looks confused for a moment. "Where are my lieutenants?"


Map updated.
This message was last edited by the player at 14:44, Fri 14 Apr 2017.
Mayon Graycross
player, 256 posts
Half Elf
Warlock--Fey Pact
Fri 14 Apr 2017
at 15:27
  • msg #131

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

"And what of Marlos Urnrayle, the snake-haired man? Is he under Vanifer as well? Or is he one that will fall?" Mayon asks, quietly approaching. The wizard is clearly mad, but any info is useful info.


Movement: Moving to AO14.
09:26, Today: Secret Roll: Mayon Graycross rolled 20 using 1d20+3 with rolls of 17.  Persuasion.
So 20 for persuasion to get anything useful about Marlos.
This message was last edited by the player at 15:30, Fri 14 Apr 2017.
Oreioth
NPC, 3 posts
Lord of Lance Rock
Necromancer
Fri 14 Apr 2017
at 16:19
  • msg #132

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

"No, Marlos leads the Black Earth," the man says distractedly, as he cranes his neck to look back down the passageway.

"Where is the Lord's army? What have they-" he cuts off suddenly, then looks at the faces of the party suspiciously. "You! What have you done with them?" he shouts at them angrily.
This message was last updated by the player at 16:19, Fri 14 Apr 2017.
Asano Breathkill
player, 183 posts
Half-Elf
Sorcerer (Wild Magic)
Fri 14 Apr 2017
at 20:31
  • msg #133

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

"They are preparing the new recruits," Asano attempts to placate the insane necromancer. "Remember? They tried to throw their power against the Lord of Lance Rock and fell to your army. Now, where can Bastian and Marlos be found?" He attempts to hold the necromancer's complete attention, hopefully allowing the others to get into advantageous positions.

OOC:
Persuasion- 24
Deception- 18
If he starts acting violently, the plan is to drop sleep where it will only affect him.
Jakrynn Redgate
player, 149 posts
Young Human
Bardly Rogue
Fri 14 Apr 2017
at 21:20
  • msg #134

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

When Asano spoke up about where the army was, Jak couldn't help it. He smirked and added quietly, "Yeah, they're all broken up 'bout not bein' here but they're just feelin' so drop dead tired right now!" But he kept his voice down and stayed where he was, not wanting to be the one to prematurely end the information-gathering system. He was getting ready, however. He knew it wouldn't last too much longer. The Lord was crazy.
Oreioth
NPC, 3 posts
Lord of Lance Rock
Necromancer
Fri 14 Apr 2017
at 21:52
  • msg #135

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

"The Lord of Lance Rock doesn't care where Bastian and Marlos are," he says disparagingly. "They are unlikely to be in the same place, that's for sure. Their sects don't hate each other, but even so-" he cuts off abruptly, and his lecturing tone shifts to one of hysteria.

"Bring me to the new recruits! The Lord of Lance Rock must assess their worthiness." He points his wand at Asano.
This message was last updated by the player at 21:52, Fri 14 Apr 2017.
Asano Breathkill
player, 184 posts
Half-Elf
Sorcerer (Wild Magic)
Fri 14 Apr 2017
at 22:09
  • msg #136

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

"They await your presence in the chamber beyond," Asano says with a mocking bow. "Lead the way and show us the power of the Lord of Lance Rock."
Oreioth
NPC, 4 posts
Lord of Lance Rock
Necromancer
Fri 14 Apr 2017
at 22:21
  • msg #137

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Oreioth narrows his eyes, and motions with his wand towards the exit. "You go first. I insist," he sneers.


In case we enter combat, Jak, Asano, and Mayon will go before Oreioth in initiative order.
This message was last edited by the player at 22:34, Fri 14 Apr 2017.
Asano Breathkill
player, 187 posts
Half-Elf
Sorcerer (Wild Magic)
Sat 15 Apr 2017
at 04:09
  • msg #138

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Asano ducks his head, "Very well, this way then." Asano begins moving toward the tunnel, ready to act on the response of his compatriots.
Morg Danforge
player, 195 posts
mountain dwarf
fighter 2 (sw0 as0)
Sun 16 Apr 2017
at 09:39
  • msg #139

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Morg slowly walks back in the same direction as Asano, but keeps his focus on Oreioth, ready to attack should the smart talky folks do something.
Move: 5' from AS13 to AR13.

Action: ready disarming attack on Oreioth, triggered by anything hostile happening from either side.
Oreioth
NPC, 5 posts
Lord of Lance Rock
Necromancer
Sun 16 Apr 2017
at 11:31
  • msg #140

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Oreioth takes a few steps forward, still clutching a wand in front of him.

Move 5' to AV14.

Is the plan to lead Oreioth all the way out to the large cavern?
Mayon Graycross
player, 258 posts
Half Elf
Warlock--Fey Pact
Sun 16 Apr 2017
at 14:28
  • msg #141

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Mayon steps to the side a bit, keeping a quiet eye on Oreioth. His fingers flex slightly, concealing the pulse of magic around his palm.

Move up 5' to AL13
Readying an Eldritch Blast to fire if Oreioth or any other party members initiate combat.
Morg Danforge
player, 197 posts
mountain dwarf
fighter 2 (sw0 as0)
Sun 16 Apr 2017
at 16:35
  • msg #142

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Morg looks at grisly hand furniture next to him, then casually walks to the necromancer and hits at Oreioth's wand hand with his warhammer.
Move: 15' from AR13 to AU13.

Action: attempt a disarming attack on Oreioth, attack (with disadvantage): 15 vs an athletics or acrobatics check.

Free action: if the wand is dropped, kick it towards another party member.

18:32, Today: Morg Danforge rolled 15 using 2d20+6, dropping the highest dice only with rolls of 9,15.  Disarming attempt attack vs Oreioth with warhammer with disadvantage (wand held).
This message was last edited by the player at 20:44, Sun 16 Apr 2017.
Oreioth
NPC, 5 posts
Lord of Lance Rock
Necromancer
Sun 16 Apr 2017
at 23:42
  • msg #143

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Oreioth watches Asano and the others warily as they begin to exit the chamber, and almost doesn't notice the diminutive Morg as he approaches and swipes at his wand. He dances out of the way at just the last second, and holds his wand aloft out of reach.

"Apparently your pet wants to dance with his betters. Bring him to heel or I will take you all as pets." He begins muttering an incantation under his breath.


Map updated - this one should be fun =D.

Oreioth rolled a natural 20 to avoid the disarm =/.

Jak, Asano, and Mayon are up now. I'll give Mayon a surprise round as well, so you can cast Agonizing Blast as a surprise action & take another full turn also.

Morg will be able to take his normal turn at the end of Round 1 in addition to the failed disarm.

Round 1 Initiative Order:

WhoInitStatus
Jak22 
Asano18 
Mayon9 
Oreioth5 
Morg4 
Bram3Bardic Inspiration (d6)


This message was last edited by the player at 21:26, Wed 19 Apr 2017.
Mayon Graycross
player, 260 posts
Half Elf
Warlock--Fey Pact
Mon 17 Apr 2017
at 00:40
  • msg #144

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

As Oreioth begins muttering, Mayon immediately unleashes the surge of magic that he had been preparing for just this occasion and smiling a bit as it struck true. Apparently the time to talk was over.


Triggering the surprise readied attack!
18:37, Today: Mayon Graycross rolled 20 using 1d20+5 with rolls of 15.  Eldritch Blast Oreioth.
18:38, Today: Mayon Graycross rolled 6 using 1d10+3 with rolls of 3.  Agonizing Blast force damage.
I'll post my main round of action later.
Jakrynn Redgate
player, 150 posts
Young Human
Bardly Rogue
Mon 17 Apr 2017
at 01:14
  • msg #145

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Jak was only slightly surprised for a moment when Morg grew tired of the charade and burst in to action. He swung at the creepy lord but missed. Then there was a comment about pets and dancing.

Jak shook his head and called out mockingly to Oreioth. "If y'think Morg's a pet, you need t'get your eyes checked! Or maybe your brain is as rotten as your army!"

19:13, Today: Jakrynn Redgate rolled 2 using 1d4 with rolls of 2.  Vicious Mockery on Oreioth.
Asano Breathkill
player, 189 posts
Half-Elf
Sorcerer (Wild Magic)
Mon 17 Apr 2017
at 05:20
  • msg #146

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Asano waits until Morg's weapon flashes before fully turning to engage the mad necromancer. The focusing wand snaps up, but the ray of frost goes wide in the half-elf's haste. Asano tries to keep the altar between himself and the madman.

OOC:

22:15, Today: Asano Breathkill rolled 8 using 1d20+5 with rolls of 3.  Ray of Frost att.

Action: Cast Ray of Frost
Move Action:
Bonus Action:

HP: 7/13 AC 13
Buffs/Debuffs:
Conditions:
Spell Slots/Sorcery Point Remaining: 1/3, 0/2

Mayon Graycross
player, 261 posts
Half Elf
Warlock--Fey Pact
Mon 17 Apr 2017
at 12:55
  • msg #147

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Seeing the others join in the fray, Mayon mutters a soft spell under his breath, allowing the Hex to take effect on the wizard's already addled mind before attacking once more. The beam swings wide, and he ducks back into the hallway to avoid whatever the wizard may send his way.

Bonus Action: Casting Hex on Oreioth--Mayon deals an additional d6 Necrotic (when he hits) and Oreioth has disadvantage on Wisdom checks.
Acion: Eldritch Blast--hits 10 AC, misses because I'm pretty sure he still has his mage armor from earlier :P
Movement: Moving back to AJ-12
Edit: Apologies, I misread the Hex rules. Disadvantage on checks only, not saves.
This message was last edited by the player at 17:36, Mon 17 Apr 2017.
Oreioth
NPC, 5 posts
Lord of Lance Rock
Necromancer
Mon 17 Apr 2017
at 13:00
  • msg #148

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

"Betrayers! You will all be the foot soldiers of the Lord of Lance Rock!" He grabs at Morg with a hand crackling with energy, but can't reach him. He smirks.

Abruptly purple mist springs up around his body. It quickly dissipates, but Oreioth is suddenly several feet away. He quickly ducks behind one of the tapestries.


Map updated.

Morg and Bram are up now.

Oreioth: Attack Morg with Shocking Grasp - cancels disadvantage. MISS.

Bonus action, cast misty step, move to AV10.

Move behind tapestry, west. Oreioth is not currently visible.


This message was last edited by the player at 13:48, Mon 17 Apr 2017.
Morg Danforge
player, 198 posts
mountain dwarf
fighter 2 (sw0 as0)
Mon 17 Apr 2017
at 16:55
  • msg #149

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Morg runs to the tapestry on the western wall, and tries to pull it down in such a way as to bring it down on top of Oreioth's head.
Move: 15' from AU13 to AU10.

Action: 18:53, Today: Morg Danforge rolled 8 using 1d20+6 with rolls of 2.  Athletics check to try to pull down tapestry on top of Oreioth.
Bramwell Caulder
player, 194 posts
Half-Elf Paladin
Glyphscribe of Deneir
Mon 17 Apr 2017
at 17:39
  • msg #150

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Bram had opted to remain silent during the exchange with Oreioth, because he would certainly have sabotaged the negotiations.  Instead he listened closely and observed the varying facets of the wretch's delusions.  When the inevitable hostilities begun he began to close with the necromancer, but he'd already teleported and then vanished through another tapestry!  The half-elf strode up next to Morg and assisted his friend in tearing down the cloth barrier.

  • Move to AT10
If Morg failed to pull down the tapestry:
  • Help Morg's Athletics check to grant him advantage (technically you're supposed to declare a Help before the roll happens, so this would be up to the DM)
  • If Help isn't possible, make my own poor Athletics attempt to yank down the tapestry:
    • 10:23, Today: Bramwell Caulder rolled 10 using 1d20+5.  Athletics (conditional).
If Morg succeeded at pulling down the tapestry:
  • Dash to get adjacent to Oreioth if possible, or adjacent to whatever creature may be blocking the way.

DM
GM, 478 posts
Dungeon
Master
Mon 17 Apr 2017
at 21:35
  • msg #151

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Morg and Bram manage to pull down part of the tapestry, revealing Oreioth heading along the wall towards Jak.


Map updated.

Jak, Asano, and Mayon are up now.

Surprise Round Summary:

Morg attacks to disarm Oreioth at Disadvantage: MISS.

Mayon hits with Agonizing Blast for 6 force damage.

Round 1 Summary:

Jak attacks with Vicious Mockery - HIT for 2 psychic damage. Oreioth has disadvantage on his next attack.

Asano attacks with Ray of Frost - MISS.

Mayon casts Hex on Oreioth, then attacks with Agonizing Blast - MISS.

Oreioth attacks Morg with Shocking Grasp with advantage due to metal armor, nullified by Jak's Vicious Mockery - MISS. As a bonus action, he casts Misty Step to move to AV10. Move behind tapestry to the west - Oreioth no longer visible.

Morg and Bram pull down part of the tapestry, but aren't able to tangle Oreioth up in it. They have a clear view of Oreioth now though, and Bram is in melee range.

Round 2 Initiative Order:

WhoInitStatus
Jak22 
Asano18 
Mayon9Conc: Hex
Oreioth5Hexed by Mayon (Wis)
Morg4 
Bram3Bardic Inspiration (d6)


This message was last edited by the GM at 21:26, Wed 19 Apr 2017.
Jakrynn Redgate
player, 151 posts
Young Human
Bardly Rogue
Tue 18 Apr 2017
at 15:31
  • msg #152

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Jak blinked for a second as Oreioth attacked Morg and disappeared. It only took him a moment to figure out that the spellcaster had ducked behind the tapestry, further enhanced by Bramwell and Morg pulling down the tapestry. Jak looked around and peeked behind the tapestry near him, and was surprised to see the necromancer coming right towards him!!

He panicked for a second and then his training and instincts took over as his mouth opened automatically and without conscious thought he called out, "What a terrible host! It's absolutely SHOCKING how ya tried t'treat your guest Morg just now!" It was lame but it was all his hindbrain came up with at the moment.

He quickly stepped back from the tapestry.

OOC: Vicious Mockery (1 damage), then step back to AO-11.
Mayon Graycross
player, 263 posts
Half Elf
Warlock--Fey Pact
Tue 18 Apr 2017
at 16:42
  • msg #153

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Hearing the commotion, Mayon leaves his hiding spot and enters the room, aiming past his allies and blasting at Oreioth once again, aiming where he thought he saw the man beneath the tapestry. It seemed to hit, leaving a hole through the colorful fabric as it did.

Movement: Moving to AN14.
Action: Eldritch Blast Oreioth. Hits 24 AC for 9 force and 6 necrotic: 15 total damage.

10:38, Today: Mayon Graycross rolled 24 using 1d20+5 with rolls of 19.  Eldritch Blast Oreioth.
10:40, Today: Mayon Graycross rolled 9 using 1d10+3 with rolls of 6.  Agonizing blast force damage.
10:40, Today: Mayon Graycross rolled 6 using 1d6 with rolls of 6.  Hex necrotic.
This message was last edited by the player at 20:48, Tue 18 Apr 2017.
Asano Breathkill
player, 193 posts
Half-Elf
Sorcerer (Wild Magic)
Wed 19 Apr 2017
at 05:25
  • msg #154

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

"Hey, Oreioth, what happens if I knock over your little arrangement here?" Asano taps the crystal sphere with the tip of his wand. "You certainly went to a lot of trouble to craft this grotesquerie, I can't imagine it's worthless to you?" He steps around the creation, placing it between himself and the necromancer's hiding place.

OOC:
Move to AR13. Readying my action (Cast Ray of Frost) until I can see him clearly.
Ray of Frost att- 24
Ray of Frost dmg- 7
This message was last edited by the player at 18:40, Wed 19 Apr 2017.
Oreioth
NPC, 6 posts
Lord of Lance Rock
Necromancer
Wed 19 Apr 2017
at 20:26
  • msg #155

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Oreioth snarls and rounds on Bram and Morg, and starts to raise his wand.  Then he staggers back into the cave wall as a blast of force shreds the tapestry and hits him squarely in the chest. A blast of ice slams into him a second later.

The necromancer goes pale, a look of panic passing across his bleeding face. Gathering himself, he quickly raises his wand again. It flashes a brilliant purple, and nine violet motes of light leap from the tip. Swirling in seemingly random directions through the air, they crash into his assailants. Oreioth flings the wand aside.


Map updated. The tapestry that Oreioth was behind is now shredded and destroyed for all intents and purposes. The wand landed at AR11.

Bram and Morg are up now.

Oreioth casts Magic Missile from the wand at 7th level. 3 darts hit Bram, 2 darts each hit Asano, Mayon, and Jak.

Bram takes 13 force damage.
Asano takes 4
Mayon takes 7
Jak takes 8


Bramwell Caulder
player, 197 posts
Half-Elf Paladin
Glyphscribe of Deneir
Wed 19 Apr 2017
at 22:07
  • msg #156

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Bram staggered back a half-step as darts of arcane force lanced into him, bypassing his shield and armor entirely.  He groaned at the stinging pain, but remained standing despite the wounds.  It seemed that the necromancer was faring badly and knew it.  Bram grumbled, "The corruption of Lance Rock ends with you, necromancer."  He then raised his bearded axe and chopped at Oreioth with the intent to strike a killing blow.

  • Move to AS10
  • Battleaxe soundly hits Oreioth with 24 vs. AC for 7 slashing damage!
14:49, Today: Bramwell Caulder rolled 7 using 1d8+3.  Battleaxe damage.
14:49, Today: Bramwell Caulder rolled 24 using 1d20+5 with rolls of 19.  Battleaxe vs. Oreioth.
Morg Danforge
player, 199 posts
mountain dwarf
fighter 2 (sw0 as0)
Wed 19 Apr 2017
at 22:22
  • msg #157

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Morg tries to smash the necromancer.

He then runs to the wand to try and kick it towards Jak, nodding a thanks to him before running back, screaming "Bonecrusher!" at Oreioth.
Action: attack on O with warhammer - hits AC 18 for 11 bludgeoning damage.

Move: 10' to AR11 giving O an opportunity attack.

Interaction: kick wand to Jak.

Move: 10' to AR9.

00:17, Today: Morg Danforge rolled 18 using 1d20+6 with rolls of 12.  Attack O with warhammer.
Refresh the dice log
00:18, Today: Morg Danforge rolled 11 using 1d8+6 with rolls of 5.  Warhammer bludgeoning damage to O.


DM
GM, 485 posts
Dungeon
Master
Wed 19 Apr 2017
at 22:41
  • msg #158

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Oreioth screams, a bloodcurdling cry. His body crumples at Bram and Morg's blows, and abruptly a deep black flame incinerates his body, leaving nothing it its wake except for wisps of dark smoke.

After a moment, nothing remains of the Lord of Lance Rock save a scorched mark on the cave wall.


Damn, you guys were on fire with the dice rolls! He had a few spell slots left that I didn't get to use - oh well, we had a long drawn out fight vs. the skeletons so this one was short and sweet.

XP:

Oreioth: 450
DM award - clean out the evil necromancer lair - 450
total: 900
each: 150


This message was last edited by the GM at 23:07, Thu 20 Apr 2017.
Morg Danforge
player, 201 posts
mountain dwarf
fighter 2 (sw0 as0)
Wed 19 Apr 2017
at 22:59
  • msg #159

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Morg looks behind the remaining curtain, and says "Anyone know how to destroy the wand and, that, other thing?"
Mayon Graycross
player, 268 posts
Half Elf
Warlock--Fey Pact
Wed 19 Apr 2017
at 23:05
  • msg #160

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

"Not sure." Mayon calls back, grunting a bit as he checks his wounds. Still a bit painful, but he'll live. "I'd like to take a look at them before we go breaking them...I'd rather not they blow up and destroy this whole place if we do. Such things tend to be...volatile when mishandled."
This message was last edited by the player at 23:05, Wed 19 Apr 2017.
DM
GM, 487 posts
Dungeon
Master
Thu 20 Apr 2017
at 00:07
  • msg #161

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Morg sees much the same behind the remaining curtain as was revealed previously - various foodstuffs and supplies, bedding, and scattered coins. The northern-most stash does seem to include a pouch and a necklace lying on the floor of the cave, however.


Map updated.

Let me know if you'd like to look more closely at anything or inventory what's lying around.
This message was last edited by the GM at 00:11, Thu 20 Apr 2017.
Asano Breathkill
player, 195 posts
Half-Elf
Sorcerer (Wild Magic)
Thu 20 Apr 2017
at 02:06
  • msg #162

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Asano cuts a swath from one of the tapestries, eyeballing the crystal for size. "Well, either way, I'd not want to study either item here, if we can avoid it," he says. "Perhaps we should gather what seems of value and remove the crystal as we are leaving?" He lays the fabric near the pedestal, then moves to where the necromancer threw the expended wand.

OOC:
Picking up the wand unless Mayon wants it instead.
Mayon Graycross
player, 269 posts
Half Elf
Warlock--Fey Pact
Thu 20 Apr 2017
at 02:28
  • msg #163

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Mayon nodded at that. "Probably for the best. I could try and send a letter to my father, he's skilled with the arcane...perhaps he would have heard something." He walks over by Morg, and curiously crouches down to to examine the treasure.
Morg Danforge
player, 202 posts
Thu 20 Apr 2017
at 06:51
  • [deleted]
  • msg #164

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

This message was deleted by the player at 05:49, Fri 21 Apr 2017.
Jakrynn Redgate
player, 152 posts
Young Human
Bardly Rogue
Thu 20 Apr 2017
at 20:20
  • msg #165

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Jak let the other two fight over the wand. It was cool but he didn't need it. He headed over to pick through the treasure to see if there was anything interesting. He examined the necklace on the ground, "Hey, anyone got a way t'tell if any o'this stuff's magical?"
Mayon Graycross
player, 270 posts
Half Elf
Warlock--Fey Pact
Thu 20 Apr 2017
at 20:43
  • msg #166

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

"I believe there are certain spells that can affirm it for certain...the most I could do is guess." Mayon responds, walking over to get a look at the necklace himself.

Though looking at it like this, he couldn't even manage that much.


14:42, Today: Mayon Graycross rolled 5 using 1d20+4 with rolls of 1.  Arcana check.
Son of a...
Bramwell Caulder
player, 199 posts
Half-Elf Paladin
Glyphscribe of Deneir
Thu 20 Apr 2017
at 20:57
  • msg #167

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

After helping to strike down the necromancer, Bram knelt at the corpse's side and closed his eyes.  He cast his divine senses outward in search of necromantic energy, both to confirm that Oreioth was truly dead and not cursed to rise again, and search for any further hidden undead.  He up again with shoulders stooped with wounds and weariness.

OOC: Using Divine Sense to detect undead or desecrated ground/objects within 60 feet.  The rest of this assumes that no immediate threat is discovered, because if so Bram would be reacting to that instead!

Bramwell turned and peered intently at the crystalline sphere with its dark sigils and said, "We cannot leave the crystal here.  I will be the one to bring it out.  When we are ready to depart, move to the corridor we arrived through."  Once the group's business was concluded and they'd all moved to a safe distance, the paladin took up the swath of tapestry Asano had prepared in both hands.  He approached the grisly pedestal, threw the shredded tapestry over it, and gingerly lifted the sphere within its cloth.
DM
GM, 490 posts
Dungeon
Master
Thu 20 Apr 2017
at 23:25
  • msg #168

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

The group putters around the cave, sifting through the effects of the dead necromancer.

When Bram throws the remains of the tapestry on the crystal sphere, the sigil floating above it immediately disappears. Now that he is closer to the sphere and can examine it more closely, its form rings a bell from his prior studies of magical objects.


Bram, the necromancer's body was actually completely consumed by the fire, so there is no body left to examine. You don't sense anything with Divine Sense.

The loot you're able to accumulate from Oreioth's belongings are:
- Food, drink, supplies, clothes, and bedding, all of poor quality.

- Purple tapestries, thick but tattered and probably worthless.

- 165 sp

- 78 gp

- 4 polished jet gems - probably worth about 50gp each

- wand - definitely magical, but maybe just a spellcasting focus - Asano's first roll was inconclusive

- necklace - rusted and old-looking, the necklace is a locket. Doesn't seem magical. Despite its dingy appearance, the portrait of a lovely elven female etched in profile on the inside is still unmarred .

- crystal orb - Bram thinks this may be a driftglobe - more details after a short or long rest

What now?


This message was last edited by the GM at 01:45, Fri 21 Apr 2017.
Morg Danforge
player, 203 posts
mountain dwarf
fighter 2 (sw0 as0)
Fri 21 Apr 2017
at 05:50
  • msg #169

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Morg goes thru all the cave rooms, smashing all the hands and decapitating the bodies to make it harder to reanimate them, checking to see if Verthel's body is among them. He makes a rudimentary toboggan, and uses it to pull the bodies and parts outside to bury.

Deleted previous post about tapestries, sacks, and mules, because of the poor quality of the tapestries and mundane supplies.
This message was last edited by the player at 05:55, Fri 21 Apr 2017.
DM
GM, 491 posts
Dungeon
Master
Fri 21 Apr 2017
at 11:46
  • msg #170

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Upon closer examination, Asano thinks this wand is not just a focus.


Asano's pretty sure it's a wand of magic missiles. More details after a short/long rest.
DM
GM, 492 posts
Dungeon
Master
Fri 21 Apr 2017
at 22:02
  • msg #171

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Morg goes about his business through the various chambers of the caves, collecting the remains of dead and formerly undead and burying them outside of the caves. Anyone helping him speeds the process, yet it is still midday by the time the last of the remains have been disposed of.

Verthel and Dweeble's bodies are not among any of them, and no trace of them can be found.


Anyone else doing anything in the caves? Where to next?
This message was last edited by the GM at 22:19, Fri 21 Apr 2017.
Asano Breathkill
player, 198 posts
Half-Elf
Sorcerer (Wild Magic)
Fri 21 Apr 2017
at 23:00
  • msg #172

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Asano catches sight of the locket as it's passed around for examination, his expression goes slack. With abnormally still hands, he lifts the necklace carefully cradling the open picture.
"Where...where did you find this?" he asks, gaze glued to the woman's picture.
This message was last edited by the player at 23:37, Fri 21 Apr 2017.
Mayon Graycross
player, 272 posts
Half Elf
Warlock--Fey Pact
Fri 21 Apr 2017
at 23:28
  • msg #173

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Mayon glances over at Asano and frowns a bit in worry. "It was over in the bag of things behind the tapestry. I couldn't sense any magic to it, but...is the picture someone you know?"
Asano Breathkill
player, 199 posts
Half-Elf
Sorcerer (Wild Magic)
Fri 21 Apr 2017
at 23:42
  • msg #174

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

"No...yes, it's complicated," his carefully closes the locket, moving to place the necklace around his neck before hesitating with a glance around the group. "It's a story best suited to comfortable seats and cold drinks, not dark caves and the stench of death."
Jakrynn Redgate
player, 153 posts
Young Human
Bardly Rogue
Sun 23 Apr 2017
at 15:40
  • msg #175

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Jak peered at Asano with a look that mixed confusion, interest and suspicion in to one package. Then he shrugged. He wasn't really one to point fingers at people for being secretive or hesitant to share details. "Okay. Sounds good t'me. I could use a good meal an' some drink in me after today." He gave a little shudder. "Ugh. Make that a LOTTA drink."

He turned and looked around one last time. "We ready t'get the hell outta here an' head back t'town?"
Morg Danforge
player, 206 posts
mountain dwarf
fighter 2 (sw0 as0)
Sun 23 Apr 2017
at 17:43
  • msg #176

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

"Drinks!" Morg shouts, after hearing Asano and Jak.

As he joins them heading back, he says "Can coins and jewels be cursed? Or enmagicked?"
Mayon Graycross
player, 276 posts
Half Elf
Warlock--Fey Pact
Sun 23 Apr 2017
at 17:47
  • msg #177

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

"Well most anything can be cursed if you try hard enough, but I doubt these ones are. What would be the purpose of cursing items you never expect to use? Even if he was a madman, I don't think he was stupid." Mayon comments thoughtfully, then shrugs. "Either way, I'd prefer to get out of here before we start puzzling ourselves even further. Drinks sound perfect after the past two days."
DM
GM, 497 posts
Dungeon
Master
Mon 24 Apr 2017
at 01:52
  • msg #178

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

The group exits the caves below Lance Rock with a few more possessions, a couple more answers, and even more questions. The overcast sky masks the autumn sun, and a cool breeze rustles the branches of nearby trees. Despite the relatively early hour - it must not be much past noon - the group is weary from their exertions of the morning.

The journey back to Red Larch passes swiftly however, and soon the party finds itself entering the outskirts of the way-stop town. Entering from the south, the market area visible over the scraggly grass to the east is clearly deserted, with only a solitary figure standing amid the outhouses and rings of stone in the clearing. The usual mix of townsfolk and travelers populate the Long Road.

As they enter the Swinging Sword, it's clear the common room is more populated than they have seen in recent days. In the backyard, the makeshift stove appears to be more functional. Several small groups of people sit at the tables inside, eating an odd-colored stew from earthenware pots. The group picks out Brother Eardon sitting at one table, in conversation with a gray haired man over simple plates of bread. Attendants move busily among the patrons, delivering food and drink.

At the group's arrival, one of the maids looks up at the open door and immediately drops a stack of plates on the floor. Her surprise is quickly masked by her angry curse, as she starts gathering up the shards of ruined pottery from the common room floor. At one table, a leather-clad half-orc claps sarcastically.

Another attendant clad in workman's clothes and a black eyepatch arrives with a broom and starts sweeping the shards into a proper metal dustpan. "I can clean this up, Ghileeda," the man says quietly. "The morning chores are done in the stables. Go and tell Kaylessa the questing group has returned. She'll want to know right away." He turns to the group with a rough smile. "Welcome back. Glad to see you."
Kaylessa Irkell
NPC, 17 posts
Innkeeper
Swinging Sword
Mon 24 Apr 2017
at 22:28
  • msg #179

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Kaylessa bustles in, an expression of relief on her face. "You came back! I have to say I was a bit concerned for you, after you didn't show up last night."

Her happiness morphs quickly to curiosity. "What did you find? Did you get rid of the evil from there?" Glancing around and lowering her voice, she mutters "Harburk was looking for you all yesterday. Might want to look in on him."
Mayon Graycross
player, 277 posts
Half Elf
Warlock--Fey Pact
Mon 24 Apr 2017
at 22:48
  • msg #180

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

"We did, it just took a bit longer than we expected." Mayon says with a tired smile. "There was...well, a madman, practicing some truly dark magic. But he's gone now. And we could desperately use a hot meal and a bed after that."
Kaylessa Irkell
NPC, 18 posts
Innkeeper
Swinging Sword
Tue 25 Apr 2017
at 01:16
  • msg #181

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Kaylessa smiles. "But of course - please sit," she says, gesturing towards an empty table. "The kitchens aren't quite working yet, but the broth is hot. With any luck the troublesome events will stop now you've taken care of the madman. I knew Lance Rock was the source of all our troubles." With a knowing wink she started back outside to the makeshift kitchens. "Oh, and I'll collect your reward too. For now, just relax and have some lunch."
This message was last edited by the player at 01:15, Wed 26 Apr 2017.
Morg Danforge
player, 207 posts
mountain dwarf
fighter 2 (sw0 as0)
Tue 25 Apr 2017
at 02:59
  • msg #182

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Morg sits down so as to have the half-orc in view, not paying too much attention to the eyepatched attendant or Kaylessa except to ask for an ale and some lunch.

"So, who are Marlos and Barsion?"
Mayon Graycross
player, 278 posts
Half Elf
Warlock--Fey Pact
Tue 25 Apr 2017
at 14:17
  • msg #183

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Mayon takes a seat with a cup of wine as well, and hesitates at Morg's question, then sighs. Once the whole group is there he speaks up softly.

"To be honest, I'm not entirely sure myself. I only know a few things. One, he's more monster than man...snakes for hair, and anyone who meets his gaze is turned to stone. Two, he may be linked to those odd symbols and masks we've been seeing, or the 'Black Earth' that Oreioth mentioned. And three..." He grimaced a bit. "I have a, patron of sorts that I owe a debt to. And they really, REALLY want me to kill him."
Asano Breathkill
player, 203 posts
Half-Elf
Sorcerer (Wild Magic)
Tue 25 Apr 2017
at 14:56
  • msg #184

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Asano grabs the attention of an idle server, handing over a small handful of coins. "Whatever bottle of wine that'll bring, please." He sits with the group but is clearly attentive only to the locket and the image within. When his order arrives, he carefully opens it and tips the bottle to his lips. After a long pull, he sighs and sets the bottle back down.

OOC:
Paying out 10-12 gold for the wine.
This message was last edited by the player at 17:27, Tue 25 Apr 2017.
Jakrynn Redgate
player, 154 posts
Young Human
Bardly Rogue
Tue 25 Apr 2017
at 15:55
  • msg #185

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Jakrynn stretched his arms wide and up over his head once they were out of the cave. He tilted his face up to the sky with a big smile on his face. "Ah! It'd be almost strange for a city boy t'long for an open sky, but bein' inside a cave full'a undead'll do that." His spirits were higher as they got closer to Red Larch. It was the closest thing to civilization nearby, and at least there would be food and drink.

As the maid dropped the plates on the floor, Jak took an involuntary step back with a frown on his face. "What'd we do t'scare her?"

When Kayless spoke with them, Jak was still puzzled and he ordered a drink but lowered his voice to ask her, "Kayless...do you know why your maid was so startled t'see us?" He hoped it was just that they thought the group had died but he feared it might be more than that - and why would that have caused her to be so startled rather than pleased or something?

Later when Mayon was responded to Morg's bluntness, Jak listened. After he made a small 'hmm' noise. His eyebrows rose a bit, "Patron..." He drew the word out questioningly, "...as in someone who pays for things an' funds your adventurin'...or patron as in the source o'your magic?"
This message was last edited by the player at 21:21, Tue 25 Apr 2017.
Mayon Graycross
player, 279 posts
Half Elf
Warlock--Fey Pact
Tue 25 Apr 2017
at 21:29
  • msg #186

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

"The latter." Mayon says softly, a wry smile on his face. "Some sort of fey creature, I think. I was a child at the time, so my memories are hazy...but apparently, my asking for help to get home when I was...lost, was all it took to form a pact in their eyes."

He quietly takes another drink, suddenly looking very tired. "And so here I am. Hunting someone who apparently angered them. I don't know what will happen when I kill him, if they'll drop the pact and take my powers or decide to keep using me. I just want the damn nightmares to stop."
Kaylessa Irkell
NPC, 19 posts
Innkeeper
Swinging Sword
Wed 26 Apr 2017
at 01:34
  • msg #187

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Kaylessa returns with drinks and food for the whole party, as well as a bag full of gold as reward for eliminating the threat at Lance Rock. "If the ill omens and evil events stop happening, this will be money well spent," she declaims, thrusting the coins at the group.

The innkeeper regards Ghileeda the maid with a furrowed brow. "I don't rightly know why she dropped the plates - gods know we can ill afford to break more pottery around here. Probably just wasn't expecting you to return from your excursion. Some around here weren't sure you lot'd be comin' back."

She smiles and turns back to Jak. "Your actions with the brigands, and now with the situation out Lance Rock way..." she trails off. "Well, this is a small town, and folks notice them as like you. Lots of folks were hoping you'd return. Harburk asked after you, and so did Vallivoe and Haeleeya. There's tons of rumors swirling about the missing delegation, and other things too. I think you're getting a reputation for solving problems." Kaylessa winks.


Loot thread updated - Kaylessa paid her promised 50gp reward for investigating Lance Rock. We'll need to split that up before Day 5, in whatever way seems best. I'll leave that up to you all =).

The food is free for lunch today at the Swinging Sword for some reason (and down to its usual poor quality), though drinks are for purchase.


Bramwell Caulder
player, 201 posts
Half-Elf Paladin
Glyphscribe of Deneir
Wed 26 Apr 2017
at 05:54
  • msg #188

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Bramwell stepped through the inn's threshold looking weary and haggard compared to the day they'd departed Red Larch.  He was jolted back to attention by the unexpected shattering of plates, and looked to the maid to find that she looked at least as startled as he was.  Strange.  He was happy to see Kaylessa, ever the welcoming hostess.  "It was a terrible business at Lance Rock, but the danger there is taken care of.  We've come away with some promising leads as to the other recent strange occurrences."

Bramwell sat heavily with his companions and gratefully accepted a large bowl of stew, which he set to wolfing down immediately.  As he ate he opened his journal to the page where he'd sketched the symbols they'd seen above the orb, and where he'd made notes and speculations upon Oreioth's ravings.  His ears perked up at Mayon's tale of his pact, and he listened intently.  "A fascinating circumstance, if unfortunate one for you, young Mayon.  How is it that this patron contacts you?  Do you know the terms of your pact, or consequences for breaking it?"  Bramwell asked out of genuine curiosity, failing to consider the possibility that Mayon may be uncomfortable sharing such information.

Once he'd settled in after his second bowl of stew, Bramwell approached Brother Eardon and greeted him and the man with whom he'd been conversing, "Greetings again, Brother.  I hope you have been well.  Has there been any news?"  The half-elf briefly mentioned what the group had accomplished at Lance Rock, and would elaborate on it if the two were interested.
Mayon Graycross
player, 280 posts
Half Elf
Warlock--Fey Pact
Wed 26 Apr 2017
at 17:06
  • msg #189

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

"They contact me through dreams...well, nightmares. It only started a few months ago when they started showing me scenes involving Marlos. Though, I did get one earlier today in the cave when looking at the symbol, which is why I feel they're connected." Mayon says, wincing at the memory of the sudden surge of scenes and foreign words he had witnessed. "Occasionally I'll just get a sort of sense that something is trying to whisper to me, but it's not words so much as a feeling. Mostly I think they just, observe and let me use the power I need."

"I don't really know the terms or consequences though...I guess the terms are 'kill who I tell you to when I want you to' and the consequences akin to 'I'll keep sending you nightmares until you do it or go mad.' I just want it to stop, so I'm going along with it."

He falls quiet for a moment, then looks at Asano.

"Asano, are you alright? That necklace...do, do you want to talk about it?" He's eager to change the subject, but his cautious curiosity is genuine.
Jakrynn Redgate
player, 156 posts
Young Human
Bardly Rogue
Wed 26 Apr 2017
at 19:35
  • msg #190

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Jak took the food and drink brought, and immediately took a sip of his drink. He gave Kaylessa a wide impish grin. "Well, we aim t'please, an' no plans on stoppin'!"

He peered after Ghileeda and made a mental note to check her out a bit more, maybe eavesdrop on her or follow her - but he didn't want to cause some innocent girl undue fright if he were found out. He sighed internally.

At the mention of the names of the people who had been asking after them, his eyebrows went up. "I guess we should go see the Sheriff after lunch, an' maybe go shoppin'."

To Mayon's explanation he frowned slightly and suppressed a shudder. He was glad his magic was much simpler, the music of the universe.
DM
GM, 499 posts
Dungeon
Master
Thu 27 Apr 2017
at 01:45
  • msg #191

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

As Bram approaches Brother Eardon, the man smiles and beckons him over. "Welcome back and well met, Sir Bramwell," the man declaims. "I was hoping you and your companions would return. I'm eager to hear tell of your fortunes, but first let me introduce you to my companion here. Imdarr Relvaunder, priest of Red Larch, meet Bramwell Caulder of-" The man falters, but Imdarr extends his hand.

"A pleasure I'm sure, young paladin," Imdarr says, looking Bram up and down. The greying man arches an eyebrow. "I must say, if you're a devotee of Deneir I would have expected to meet you at the Allfaiths Shrine before now, since Eardon tells me you have been in town for several days. Unless Deneir has reduced the devotional duties of the faithful since I'd last heard." He takes a small sip from his cup of water.

"There has indeed been news," Brother Eardon continues. "The whole town's abuzz with the details of the missing delegation it seems. News travels fast."

Imdarr nodded. "I know our fine innkeep here is hopeful that your excursion - apparently successful," he adds doubtfully, "would end the steady flow of strange occurrences in our town. But I fear she may be mistaken. Greater forces are at work here I sense, and we may not be out of the woods."

Eardon nods slowly, a sad look on his face. "The rumors continue unabated. Larmon, a local shepherd, has been telling alarming stories of freshly dug graves in the Sumber Hills. And new rumors are starting to surface about piracy on the Dessarin River. I doubt a little undead incursion nearby would be responsible for all that."

"All the same, I'm ready to hear the tale of your exploits near Lance Rock," Imdarr says. "There's no question your group has been a great boon to this town, and learning more about what we're up against will only be to the good. We are quite grateful for your efforts to thwart the threats you already have."
Asano Breathkill
player, 204 posts
Half-Elf
Sorcerer (Wild Magic)
Thu 27 Apr 2017
at 17:18
  • msg #192

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Asano takes a long pull from the wine before responding to Mayon's inquiry with a short grunt. He sighs, turning the locket so the warlock can clearly see the image it contains. "This is Elessina Veorin. Lady Elessina Veorin. She is the only daughter of the Veorins of the High Forest, a noble family," he breaks, taking another pull from the bottle. "A family that is directly opposed to the mixing of bloodlines, and was vehemently opposed to my grandfather being appointed to his Barony. Lord Veorin has stymied my family's growth for almost a century, and his daughter is the kindest, loveliest, and most intelligent woman I have ever met. Needless to say, that is an issue to my father and brothers. Her own affections for me are, likewise, an issue for her own family." He stops, finishing the half-empty bottle in one, long swallow.
"I haven't heard from her in over a year when she sent me this," he pulls a sheer, silken cloth from his sleeve. It is pale blue with a silverthread-embroidered unicorn rampant in the corner. He wraps it around his wrist again, pulling his sleeve over the favor. "It is...worrisome that this locket is found within the that creature's belongings."
Morg Danforge
player, 208 posts
mountain dwarf
fighter 2 (sw0 as0)
Thu 27 Apr 2017
at 18:43
  • msg #193

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Morg, listening to Asano, says "I knew a druid who could do a magic trick where he could see where someone else was, no matter where. Screeing, I think it was called."

He turns to the rest, "If Elessina's still alive then... uh, can any of you do something like that, or is it only a druid trick? Mayon, can your fey god do it?"
Morg used to think Mayon was a wizard, but now thinks she's a cleric - he doesn't know much about magic.
Mayon Graycross
player, 281 posts
Half Elf
Warlock--Fey Pact
Thu 27 Apr 2017
at 19:04
  • msg #194

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

"Scrying? I'm...not entirely sure...I could try and see if they'll respond to me for once, though I doubt it." Mayon says, frowning thoughtfully. "It's a fairly complex spell, I'm not sure if I could manage it...my father's been studying all types of magic for well over a century, perhaps if I could get a letter to him he may know someone..."

Hey, that's a fair assumption to make :P Fey pact warlocks get a lot of druid-like tricks, after all.
And this is basically me wondering if I could use my Researcher Background Feature to work on tracking down information?
Asano Breathkill
player, 205 posts
Half-Elf
Sorcerer (Wild Magic)
Thu 27 Apr 2017
at 20:42
  • msg #195

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

"Sush a thing would prob'ly on'y work is she ish away from her famil, family estate," Asano's voice is clearly descending into the grips of inebriation, his words slurring together more and more. He raises the empty bottle to his lips, looks at it confused when nothing pours from it, then waves it in the air, desiring another. "S'pose I could write home, too. Father may know something. Coursh, he is gonna want ta know if I'm any closer to tracking down Bastian bleeding Thermander, destroyer of Triarbor, bandit scumling, and all around preyer upon the weak and powerless." His tone of voice drips with scorn as his volume control slips, echoing across the taproom.
DM
GM, 500 posts
Dungeon
Master
Fri 28 Apr 2017
at 02:41
  • msg #196

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

As conversation continues in the common room, many of the patrons stand up and head out, either into the kitchens or out to the backyard. It seems clear that most of the common room occupants are actually workers who are progressing on kitchen repairs for the inn.
Bramwell Caulder
player, 202 posts
Half-Elf Paladin
Glyphscribe of Deneir
Sat 29 Apr 2017
at 00:23
  • msg #197

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

DM:
"A pleasure I'm sure, young paladin," Imdarr says, looking Bram up and down. The greying man arches an eyebrow. "I must say, if you're a devotee of Deneir I would have expected to meet you at the Allfaiths Shrine before now, since Eardon tells me you have been in town for several days. Unless Deneir has reduced the devotional duties of the faithful since I'd last heard."
Bramwell was humbled by the reproach in the wizened priest's words.  He replied with a nod, "You have me there, Father Imdarr.  I've been remiss in not yet paying my respects at the All-faiths shrine before now.  I confess that the many troubles plaguing this valley have occupied my mind to the exclusion of all else.  Regardless, I shall visit the shrine before leaving Red Larch again."

DM:
Eardon nods slowly, a sad look on his face. "The rumors continue unabated. Larmon, a local shepherd, has been telling alarming stories of freshly dug graves in the Sumber Hills. And new rumors are starting to surface about piracy on the Dessarin River. I doubt a little undead incursion nearby would be responsible for all that."
"Indeed.  Regrettably, we now have good reason to believe the scale of the threat to be far greater than anything a single megalomaniacal necromancer might be capable of.  See here..."  Bram retrieved his travel journal and showed the two men his sketch of the sigils that floated above Oreioth's sphere, then asked, "Do these sigils signify anything to either of you?  The necromancer mentioned a group called 'the Black Earth,' but that name is not familiar to me.  I suspect that these are vital clues to the source of these troubles."  As they spoke, the paladin scrawled down quick notes about the rumors Eardon shared about the graves and piracy, so that both might be investigated later.
Dweeble
player, 45 posts
Halfling
Rogue
Sat 29 Apr 2017
at 15:38
  • msg #198

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

On their journey back to Red Larch, the group may have had the strange feeling that eyes were watching them. Hidden behind trees, rocks and bushes, Dweeble had followed the party. Always in the shadows, she kept just out of their sight, like a predator stalking prey. Upon arriving in the town itself, she stealthily made her way over to the building the adventurers entered. "Swinging Sword," she softly whispered as she read the sign hanging above the door. With her hands leaning against the wall, she stood on her toes to look inside through the window. Surprisingly blue-colored eyes scanned the inn. There! She located the party, and quickly duck to avoid being seen. Lots of people inside, eating. She was starving!

...

As if one organism, most of the patrons suddenly got up and took off to their duties, leaving behind a single small figure at one of the tables. Clothed in dark leathers, and with what looks like a hundred different items strapped to her belt, a girl the size of a child is sitting behind a bowl of stew. The soft slurping stopped, and like a mice trapped in a corner she anxiously looked up from her food - her wide eyes darting from left to right between the different party members.
Jakrynn Redgate
player, 157 posts
Young Human
Bardly Rogue
Sat 29 Apr 2017
at 15:59
  • msg #199

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Jak blinked and looked at Asano with wide eyes. Was he already drunk?? He let out a quiet chuckle but quickly stifled it. He tried to follow the rest of what Asano was saying, but was having a bit of trouble with a couple of the actual names, though he thought he got the gist of it.

"Well. Do what you think is best, but don't do it 'till tomorrow or later t'day." He paused and leaned in a bit, lowering his voice. "Y'know...it IS only like...noon or early afternoon. Lil' early t'get completely plastered, yeah?" He chuckled again and took another drink of his own ale.

He set down his empty mug and finished up the last of his meal, making sure to feed his mouse as well. Then he slapped his hands to his thighs. "Right. We've a bit o'money an' I think I'm gonna take another look at the amazin' junk in that one shop."

He stood and paused, turning back. "Oh yeah! 'Fore I forget. Sheriff's lookin' for us, aye? Someone...someone not Asano...should go talk t'him soon." He grinned at Asano when he said that.
Mayon Graycross
player, 282 posts
Half Elf
Warlock--Fey Pact
Sat 29 Apr 2017
at 16:58
  • msg #200

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

"I can go and talk to him once we're done here, I suppose...someone may want to keep an eye on Asano, though." Mayon agrees with a laugh, taking another sip of his drink and absently glancing around the common room.

His eyes fall on a small dark-clothed figure and widen a bit before he smiles, motioning to her with his hand. "You can come sit with us if you'd like. Glad to see you're okay." He greets softly.
This message was last edited by the player at 17:23, Sat 29 Apr 2017.
DM
GM, 501 posts
Dungeon
Master
Sat 29 Apr 2017
at 21:03
  • msg #201

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Imdarr and Eardon look at each other, but both shake their heads. "The sigils mean nothing to us, nor does the term 'Black Earth'," Imdarr says. "More ill tidings for sure, however. Keep in touch with us and we'll relate any new developments we hear about that might be related."


Mayon knows he could work on tracking down information on the Veorin family, though it would likely require visiting a library with a history of elven families. That wouldn't be likely to reveal Elessina's location in particular.

He could certainly try to examine the locket and see what can be discovered from that, as anyone could, assuming Asano's willing to allow it.
This message was last edited by the GM at 21:04, Sat 29 Apr 2017.
Dweeble
player, 47 posts
Halfling
Rogue
Sun 30 Apr 2017
at 11:18
  • msg #202

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Realizing she'd been spotted, she scrambled off of her seat and almost knocked over the bowl of stew. She quickly grabbed her stuff and was about to take off when Mayon's kind words got through to her. She hesitated. Took a step towards the door, and stood there fiddling with the variety of tools on her belt. Finally, she turned around, reached up to grab her bowl and cautiously approached the adventurer's table. Her bright eyes assessed the position of each of them, before pushing a chair next to Mayon and quickly climbing on it - carefully balancing the bowl of stew in one hand, not losing a single drop.

The bowl stood in front of her, but she did not touch it. Keeping her head still she quitely observed each of them, before finally bursting into a salvo of questions. "How'd you get out of there? Did you kill the necro-man? Did you bash his skull? Take his gold? Take his treasure? Did your patron-god-beast come to help?" She'd clearly been eavesdropping on their conversation. "Did you pay your beast-patron?" Her gaze moved to Mayon, clearly fascinated. "What does he look like? Is he big? Is it a she?"
Mayon Graycross
player, 285 posts
Half Elf
Warlock--Fey Pact
Mon 1 May 2017
at 01:48
  • msg #203

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

"I mean...he did kind of, melt, when we hit him enough, so he's definitely dead." Mayon says, admittedly amused by the halfling's quirky way of talking. "As for my patron, I, really don't know what they are or what they look like. they didn't show up, but my spells did seem to work quite well, so they gave me that much at least."
Morg Danforge
player, 211 posts
mountain dwarf
fighter 2 (sw0 as0)
Mon 1 May 2017
at 14:48
  • msg #204

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Morg empties his mug of ale, and pays for it and a private room. Before joining the rest of the party again to find out if they're going look for constable Harburk next, he walks off to find Kaylessa
Dweeble
player, 49 posts
Halfling
Rogue
Mon 1 May 2017
at 18:14
  • msg #205

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

"They gave you magic?" Dweeble looked at Mayon with big eyes. "Dweeble knows magic too!" Hastily she opened one of the pouches on her belt and from it produced a disorganized collection of notes. She flattened the crumpled paper a bit and sifted through them, looking for the right one. "Ah!" she exclaimed, stood up onto her chair, and continued to softly mumble the words on the paper.  "Hold hand in front... imagine hand grabbing object... direct arcane flux- fluxness- fluxnessness through arm..." She followed the instructions and the most observant would've seen the spoon in her bowl of stew wiggle just the tiniest bit. Maybe. It could've easily been a trick of the mind. She for one, didn't notice anything happening and after a minute of trying sat down again.

"Sometimes it don't work," she explained with a disappointed look on her face. "But maybe you can help me, huh?" She expectantly looked at Mayon. "Ask your goddess-animal to gift Dweeble with magic?"
Kaylessa Irkell
NPC, 20 posts
Innkeeper
Swinging Sword
Tue 2 May 2017
at 00:57
  • msg #206

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Morg and Kaylessa share a word at the side of the common room. She pointedly ignores Asano's calls for another bottle of wine.
This message was last edited by the player at 01:38, Tue 02 May 2017.
Bramwell Caulder
player, 204 posts
Half-Elf Paladin
Glyphscribe of Deneir
Tue 2 May 2017
at 02:38
  • msg #207

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

After exchanging some further pleasantries with Imdarr and Eardon, Bramwell bade the two good afternoon and returned to the table with his comrades.  Stretching, he suggested, "Well, now that we've had our time to settle in, shall we pay Harburk a visit?"  He noticed that Asano was quite the worse for wine and shook his head with sympathy.  He suggested mildly, "Asano?  You look somewhat weary, my friend.  Might we help you upstairs to rest a while?"  Bram then spotted Dweeble sat at the table, looking rather anxious.  He smiled, "Dweeble!  I am glad to see that you found your way out of that dismal cavern.  You're welcome join us, unless... you prefer to go your own way?"

In case we happen to get attacked in town, I'll spend my two hit dice during our time in the inn... and get very little HP from them!

19:14, Today: Secret Roll: Bramwell Caulder rolled 3 using 1d10+1.  Hit die 2.
19:14, Today: Secret Roll: Bramwell Caulder rolled 4 using 1d10+1.  Hit die 1.
Mayon Graycross
player, 287 posts
Half Elf
Warlock--Fey Pact
Tue 2 May 2017
at 03:11
  • msg #208

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

"I'll see if they listen, but keep practicing for now. You'll get there eventually." Mayon says with a smile, thinking of his own struggles to figure out magic before his patron had begun 'sharing' with him. "Maybe we should see about getting you a focus of some sort, a crystal or a wand? Like this, see?"

He holds out his hands, showing Dweeble the crystal shard embedded in the palms of his gloves and then waving them slightly, summoning up an identical copy of his wine cup onto the table before flicking his wrist and vanishing it away. "Or even some minor spell components, something to store them in. I may have some you could borrow if you'd like."

Casting Minor Illusion to be a show off :P
21:01, Today: Secret Roll: Mayon Graycross rolled 9 using 1d8+1 with rolls of 8.  Hit dice 1.
Okay, not quite up to full, but I think it'd be a waste to use my second one until I know if we're going to get a longer rest between now and the quarry...
Also, all spell slots restored, hooray!

This message was last edited by the player at 03:15, Tue 02 May 2017.
Asano Breathkill
player, 207 posts
Half-Elf
Sorcerer (Wild Magic)
Tue 2 May 2017
at 04:28
  • msg #209

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Asano huffs a breath as his fourth request for a bottle is ignored, turning back to the papers in front of him. He looks up sharply as Bram approaches him. "Weary?" he chuckles. "Not 'tall. Maybe of this verse..." He scratches out a large swath of his writings, scribbling out new lines of mostly unintelligible writings.
DM
GM, 508 posts
Dungeon
Master
Tue 2 May 2017
at 13:24
  • msg #210

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Ghileeda emerges from the kitchens with another bottle for Asano and collects his coin.
Dweeble
player, 50 posts
Halfling
Rogue
Tue 2 May 2017
at 21:08
  • msg #211

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

"What I do with a wand? Dweeble prefers the leather handle of her daggers." She pulled one of her daggers from her belt and adeptly showed off her skill, twisting and turning it between her fingers and around her hand, before sticking it back into its sheath. "I do need components though!" She grabbed her collection of notes and read out what was written on them. "Fleece, fine sand, a cricket, tiny tarts.." She chuckled. "Eeny, meeny, miny, tiny tarts."

She turned around and looked at Bramwell, listening to his offer of her joining their group. A hint of a smile could be detected. She was glad the offer still stood. At first she'd been reluctant. Working together with others had so far not proven to be very beneficial for her. Though that was in part due to her selection of company - most thieves in general aren't very trustworthy. These people, however - these adventurers. They seemed like good folk. They showed her kindness when she didn't expect it. It gave her a strange feeling, one she didn't feel that often. A scary feeling it was, though.. nice as well.

"Dweeble will join!" She hardly let Bramwell finish his sentence. "Dweeble will help bash in the heads of necro-men and collect their gold and shinies! Where's the next one?" She appeared strong and determined, showing nothing of the emotional value she gave to accompanying these kind men.
Jakrynn Redgate
player, 159 posts
Young Human
Bardly Rogue
Wed 3 May 2017
at 23:57
  • msg #212

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Jak grinned and winked at Dweeble before turning his attention back to Bram. "Well, those of us who didn't go off t'another table t'talk t'folk already been discussin' the need t'talk t'the constable, but yeah, let's go do that." He chuckled.

OOC: Also spending hit dice during rest and overshot slightly lol. Healed 14.
17:52, Today: Secret Roll: Jakrynn Redgate rolled 10 using 2d8 with rolls of 2,8.  Spending hit dice during inn stay rest.
Asano Breathkill
player, 209 posts
Half-Elf
Sorcerer (Wild Magic)
Thu 4 May 2017
at 18:25
  • msg #213

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Asano gratefully thanks Ghileeda for the bottle. He carefully sips at the spirits within, focused on crafting the perfect verse to describe love beyond the tip of one's fingers.
Kaylessa Irkell
NPC, 21 posts
Innkeeper
Swinging Sword
Sat 6 May 2017
at 04:50
  • msg #214

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

After a few minutes, Kaylessa approaches Asano. "It seems you may have had too much, young man," she observes, picking up the second empty wine bottle. "Let's see you too your room, shall we?" She moves to escortss Asano up the stairs.


Asano is currently under the Poisoned condition, but he is also granted Inspiration for playing to character. We'll see how long Poisoned lasts...
Asano Breathkill
player, 211 posts
Half-Elf
Sorcerer (Wild Magic)
Sat 6 May 2017
at 05:05
  • msg #215

Re: Day 4 - Lance Rock Part 2

Asano lightly complains as he is guided to his room, feebly gathering his assorted writings. As the innkeeper closes his door, Asano drops the papers near his pack and drops onto the bed. Sleep comes quickly, though the half-elf's slumber is plagued with half-realized fears and doubts.
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