OOC: The team prepares to return to face the golems and clear the complex.  Discussing plans for dealing with the golems.

--DM2

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

Shorty turns to the Giantess and shakes his head.  “No looks ugly ta me.”  Then he points to her chest.  “What bees in youse bees mo portent den what bees lookin like.  Me knowed purty peoples dar bees bery ugly.”

OOC:  Moving this to the new thread

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

Trysk says to Ez'ard, "Will your plan actually destroy the golems or just trap them in the rock? I'm concerned that they will eventually escape using their acid and disintegration beam."

In reply to Shorty (msg # 2):

She smiles at the little half-ogre (she is almost 3x his size) and then says to you all  "Again, thank you for your kindness."

--DM2

In reply to Trysk (msg # 3):

Ez’ard responds to Trysk, “Probably not very but it would only be for helping over balance the one if necessary.”

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 5):

"We could come from below one with enough passwords or password then disintegrate with a cancel of the password to trap them below."

In reply to Morteft (msg # 6):

"Password, lad?" asks Warwick confused.  "Do you know how to turn them off?"

In reply to Warwick (msg # 7):

Sorry...passwall...darn autocorrect

In reply to Morteft (msg # 8):

"I think the acid spitting golem we can easily neutralize with a Wall of Force or Otiluke's Resilient Sphere. We just need to keep the one with the disintegration beams at bay. Morteft can you still cast Anti-Magic Shell?"

In reply to Trysk (msg # 9):

"Yes. That is worth trying."

In reply to Morteft (msg # 10):

Shorty looks around the group.  "When us go back?"

In reply to Morteft (msg # 10):

"Before we go, do ye know part Shorty and I should play?  Ye three seem to have worked out what ye want to do with spells."

In reply to Warwick (msg # 12):

Without looking at Warwick he says simply, “Bait.”

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 13):

Morteft says, "No, the fighters have to be the grinders. Let's face it folks, wizards and thieves can't deal with golems. The fighters have to go in and stand toe-to-toe with them. What I would suggest is that we get some good admantium or mithril weapons similar to your current weapons and use them in an anti-magic shell. The only way to deal with a golem is to do physical damage. These two golems are simpatico, so the power of one will heal the other. So, if the anti-magic shell does not work, then we MUST separate and deal with them one at a time."

He pauses. "This means we start with a test. We see if anti-magic shell will work against them. If it doesn't we have to deal with the disintegration one first. We can use summoning and the like to do so. So, let's start by going there, I will cast anti-magic shell and move forward to see if it works. If it doesn't, then maybe I get disintegrated. If it does, then the fighters move forward and chop them up with disposable but very hearty metal weapons. If that fails, then we need to use a combination of passwalls and wall of force to split them up. Sound like a start of a plan? If so, let's go to Delith. I know of a Dwarven weapon maker who can provide very good weapons."

In reply to Morteft (msg # 14):

Warwick nods.  "Very well.  I'm willing to go toe to toe with them."

In reply to Warwick (msg # 12):

Shorty shrugs.  “Me part all da ways bees da same.  Gets beated up so smart peoples ken do da magics.”  There is no upset in Shorty’s voice.  He talks like that is how life was meant to be.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 16):

Morteft nods. "Ok, let's pop over to Delith." Morteft will teleport the group using the amulet of Des to Delith at the landing pad near the Mage's guild.

He leads the group to the smithy. "Hrothgar Stonegrinder will have some things you can use to cleave adamantium if the anti-magic works. Assuming all of this is possible. I don't know much about that metal except it is extremely hard."

In reply to Morteft (msg # 17):

Joe jumps into the conversation.  "Are you guys talkin' about those big statue things like in that maze we went thru?  That is the first time I ever felt useful." he looks far off.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 18):

Morteft says, "You want to come and help with these ones, Joe?"

In reply to Morteft (msg # 19):

Joe smiles, "You want me to come with you? I would really like to." he lowers his head "I guess I should ask Orkex."

Celestron does not even look up as he examines the books that Shorty has brought as he says
"Just go, the last time you got moody you started a fire in the literary section."

Joe smiles again  "I guess I can go then."

--DM2
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In reply to Morteft (msg # 17):

A dwarf walks out, presumably Hrothgar and with a grumbly voice says "Yes adamantine be tough stuff but I can work it, just be needin the right fire fer it."  Hrothgar is dressed mostly in leather and heavy cloth, has a heavy leather apron on.  "Now what ken I do fer ye Morteft me'laddo?"

--DM2

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

"We need weapons that can cleave adamantine. Do you have any?"
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In reply to Morteft (msg # 23):

Hrothgar gives a quick grin which fades "Ye mean in stock?! Come now Morteft me lad, that stuff don't grow on trees ye know.  We usually only make'em as special orders fer someone wantin to create a magic weapon. Usually take at least a week ta git one ready." he pauses and rubs his beard "Now I do have a pair of weapons that were commissioned by Lawd Lecherous III; but the sculler later cancelled.  A long sword and a mace."

--DM2

In reply to Morteft (msg # 17):

Shorty looks to Morteft.  “Not needs nudder sword.  Star metal better den metal man.  Me all gooder.”
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In reply to Shorty (msg # 25):

Morteft regards Shorty. "Ok, I was just concerned about damage to your weapons." He turns back to the dwarf. "How much for the sword and mace?"

In reply to Morteft (msg # 26):

Hrothgar rubs his beard again "Weel, like to recoup some of the loss ye know.  Normally wouldn't let em go for less then 1200 gold, but fer you Morteft, hows about 900 fer the lot?"

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 27):

Morteft says, "Here you go."

OOC: I haven't updated my character sheet with any more gold. Can I debit this from my share of what we are going to get/have already?

In reply to Morteft (msg # 28):

OOC: I am a DM not an accountant  ;)    Sure, no problem.

Hrothgar says "Aye, good, let me bring them out."  he goes into he back, roots around for a bit and comes out with 2 items, both blackish in color, they are a log sword and mace.  "They will be bright when magicked." he says and hands them to Morteft.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 29):

Warwick pays for them.  "I'm going to be wielding one of these, not ye, Morteft.  Only right that I should pay for it."

In reply to Morteft (msg # 26):

Shorty replies to Morteft.  "New Horizin say it stronger den metal man eben when magics no work."

In reply to Warwick (msg # 30):

Trysk looks at the weapons, "What metal can cleave adamantine?"

In reply to Warwick (msg # 30):

Hrothgar looks at Warwick "Do I know ye youngster, ye look familiar?"

To Trysk Hrothgar says "Aye, adamantine can cleave adamantine as well as ultramacrulum."

--DM2

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

"Ye might know of me, Hrothgar.  I'm General Warwick Forgemaker."

In reply to Warwick (msg # 34):

Hrothgar smiles .. you think "Ah, that be it.  Forgemaker, yes.  General, for such a wee lad; but then ye lords are expected ta be.  I'll be regarding you as lord meself.  Welcome ta me shop Lord Forgemaker."

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 35):

Morteft chuckles.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 36):


Since they are there and the shop owner seems so helpful, Shorty reaches down to his boot sheath and removes his old dagger.  He lays it on the counter.  “Maybeso gots one dis big dat hab magics?  Papa make dis long time go.  Hard ta keeps sharp.  Metal old.”

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 35):

"The honor is mine, Hrothgar.  Me family are blacksmiths.  Ye might say I'm the black sheep of the family by not following the family profession.  I presume ye're also wanting to see me grandpappy's battleaxe, then?  I want to warn you to be careful.  Our last adventure caused it to become intelligent and remade.  It's no longer the Giant Cleaver.  It's name is Twain and it's very strong willed."

Warwick shows the smith the axe, but makes no motion to hand it to him.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 37):

OOC: Is that Shorty's dagger +2 or just a plain dagger and is it actually a dagger or a short sword pretending?  In either case the answer will be yes.

Hrothgar looks at the blade "What do ye have there .. hmm, yes I can probably upgrade ye.  It'll be 2500 gold for the blade I have."

--DM2

In reply to Warwick (msg # 38):

Hrothgar does not really seem that interested until Warwick mentions the little 'accident' and then his eyes brighten.  "Intelligent ye say, never hear anythin like that happenin during adventurin.  Mystical place ye go?  Magic ken do some .." he waves his hands in the air "... mystical thins."

--DM2

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

"Aye.  It would seem so."

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 39):

OOC:  I had forgotten SHorty had the dagger +2.  He uses it so seldom.  Lets just forget this whole piece of the conversation.  Been a long day I guess.  I thought he was using a non magic one and that was why I started this.  Sorry
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In reply to Warwick (msg # 41):

Hrothgar queries "Will there be anythin else for ye?"

--DM2

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

Morteft says, "No, unless you have something that is good against golems. Maybe a reflective shield or something?"

In reply to Morteft (msg # 44):

Hrothgar shakes his head "Sorry there Morteft me lad, nothin to help ye with them constructs."

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 45):

Morteft says, "That is ok. I thank you for all your help. We are now off to Calator for one more item."

He will teleport the group to the landing pad near the mage's guild in Calator and then says, "Let's go." He heads to the smithy.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 46):

The group Teleports with Morteft.  You go to the nearby tower, once at the door it open for you.  A voice says "Welcome Morteft.  Here for business I see.  The master smith is in, do you care for refreshment?"

Morteft will lead the group to the smitty.

You make several circles, past the main floor and down below.  Before you looms a large steel door.  It opens as you approach.  You see before you a large cavern, there is flickering light around a corner, could be a large fire.  You also hear the clang of metal on metal, it is fairly rhythmic.  You walk to the corner and around.  You see a large fire, in various areas around the room you see a variety of weapons, armour and other items of war.  Two large giant like people stand beside a smaller figure who is hammering away on would could be an axe head.

They appear not to see you.

Actions?

--DM2

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

Morteft raises a finger to his lips. *Let's not interrupt them. They may be making a magic item. We will be noticed shortly and if they can talk, they will.*

Morteft stands and waits...

In reply to Morteft (msg # 48):

Trysk smirks a bit, *You have quite the resources for someone who thinks that Calator is doomed.*

In reply to Trysk (msg # 49):

*I know people but that won't save them against some of these things we are facing. These minions of Set seem like quasi-dieties in power.* He shrugs.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 49):

Warwick gives Trysk a harsh look.  *Morteft has been doing all he can to prepare Calator for the fight.  Don't dismiss his efforts, lad.*

*And Morteft, don't dismiss yer own work.  It may not be able to stop the minions, but it may save lives, nonetheless.*

In reply to Warwick (msg # 51):

Morteft nods. *Yes, yes...I should not focus on the numbers as much as I do, but that is the problem with a logical mind.*

In reply to Warwick (msg # 51):

Trysk turns to the dwarf, *Actually, I was saying quite the opposite, Warwick. He's got access to a fair amount of resources, but maybe instead of forging weapons he should be recruiting heroes to fight for Calator. I mean, isn't that what Dualis is doing with us for Delith?*

In reply to Trysk (msg # 53):

*Ah, well, lad.  It didn't sound like that.  But, how do ye know he hasn't been cultivating heroes?  And wouldn't those heroes need to be armed?"

In reply to Warwick (msg # 54):

Trysk shrugs, *Only Morteft knows and he plays most of his cards close to his vest. Morteft, has Calator allied itself with Arcturus?*
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In reply to Trysk (msg # 55):

You then hear the smitty say, "Number 2 hammer, quickly lad."  The giant to his left in one quick motion - quicker than you would think for one his size, reaches behind and pull out a hammer, you can only assume a number 2.  The dwarf takes the hammer and gives a sword one more thunderous smack.  He gives the hammer back to the giant.  "Ah that does.  Time for an keg lads."  He then turns and sees you as do the giants, they are cyclops.

The dwarf says "Ah visitors and its our young adventuring friends." he then focuses on Trysk "I see ye brought someone new, a wild stygian."  he looks at the cyclops and says "Don't just stand there like stalagmites, get the kegs."  they both go off into the recesses of the smitty and the dwarf turns back to you "Good to see ye lads again and what can ole Stronginthearm do for ye lads this day?"

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 56):

Trysk glances at Warwick and Morteft, *Is 'wild stygian' a Dwarven term?*

In reply to Trysk (msg # 57):

*New to me,* replies Warwick adding a mental shrug.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 58):

Morteft smiles. "Good to see you again. I hate to only visit these days when there is a need, but I was wondering if you still had that halberd that was especially effective against golems handy? We are going to be facing an Adamantine golem and an Orichalcum golem later today. If you have anything else that might help, that would be a boon."

In reply to Morteft (msg # 59):

Stronginthearm chuckles "Glad you think of me in time of need.  Better then 'lets not go see that ole codger Stronginthearm." he stands a little straight and puts his fists on his hips "Havin trouble with golems again lad, well, it just so happens after ye last encounter with the new constructs I set about improving The Cracker."  he then turns his head to yell over his shoulder "Grendel, go and bring out The Cracker .. and where in blazes is the ale?" he turns back and looks at Warwick "Ye seem different lad, how is our young General?"

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 60):

Warwick chuckles.  "I've done some growing, Stronginthearm.  I didn't realize it was noticeable.  I see ye're still having yer fun."

In reply to Warwick (msg # 61):

Another chuckle from Stronginthearm: "Aye lad, us ole folks notice these thing in ye youngins." he does a quick look at the battle axe.  "Seems as if more then just yeself has grown, ye battle axe is different too lad from when I worked it."

--DM2
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In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 62):

OOC: Do we have a community chest for this group?

In reply to Morteft (msg # 63):

If you mean monetarily, Dualis will give you a fair price for magical treasure you have found and that no one has picked - so sort of a community chest.

--DM2

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

"Aye.  In our last adventure, we came in contact with a material that altered the axe.  It enhanced it and made it intelligent.  The axe is called Twain now and isn't all that happy that I wield it.  I've convinced it, for now, that I'm its best choice as it hasn't found any other dwarven fighters who are specialized in a dwarven battle axe."

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 64):

I mean just a list of all that magic and treasure we have gathered. Has anyone been tracking it or should we reconstruct it?

In reply to Warwick (msg # 65):

Trysk fishes a small piece of ore from his pouch, "Per chance, Stronginthearm, have you run across an ore like this?"

OOC - This is the bluish ore that Trysk was able to chip off in the stronghold.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 65):

"Oh, I see" says Stronginthearm to Warwick "Sounds like it is a fine dwarven battle axe then .. stubborn."

One of the cyclops returns carrying a shiny halberd and he hands it to Stronginthearm.  "Ahh, about time, now get the ale out here."  He holds out the weapon "Now here it is, The Cracker .  Now it does 3-30 damage, still 25% chance to do double damage and is acts like a +2 ring versus golem special attacks."  he plants it in the ground.

OOC: I can get that list, looking to trade/purchase something?

--DM2

In reply to Trysk (msg # 67):

Stronginthearm will pull a small magnifying glass out of his beard and reaches out to get the substance,  "What do ye have there laddie."  he looks it over thru the glass, rubs it between his fingers, sniffs it, licks it. "Can't say that I have, strange one though." he hands it back "Have any more? I'd like to put it to some tests."

--DM2

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

Trysk puts it away and shakes his head, "Not on me, but if you loan me the proper tools, I'll collect you a larger sample. How much would you need?"

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 68):

OOC: No, I am just not sure I have ever looked through it. :) I know we did a treasure pick at one time but since I have spent almost all my gold, I am thinking I should see what my share is and what magic is available.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 71):

Warwick chuckles.  "I hadn't thought of that, Stronginthearm, but you're right.  Perfect weapon for a dwarf.  And for now, I've been more muleheaded than it."

When the conversation of the blue ore comes up and Trysk says he doesn't have anymore, Warwick hands over a chunk that he grabs out of a pouch on his belt.  "I was going to take it home to me pappy to investigate, but ye can have this.  We'll get more for him.  No competition for this.  We have the supply.  When we figure out what it is and what we can do with it, then we'll talk about mining and distribution rights."  Warwick says that with a twinkle.  "Our friends will get favorable terms.  As long as this stuff is safe and not something dangerous to all."

OOC:  My memory is way faulty.  I have in my notes about the blue ore and that we have a chunk, but I didn't note that it was Trysk that had it and not Warwick (my bad).  I finally found the moves we had on the blue ore in Delith: Within the Unknown, pages 19 and 20.  I really wish this website had a search function!!!!  So, I've struck out what Warwick said and my apologies.
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In reply to Warwick (msg # 72):

Deleted due to removal of Warwick's statement convening blue ore.

Trysk looks astounded at the size of Warwick's sample, "How did you get such a big chunk? I almost damaged my magical dagger getting this tiny piece."
This message was last edited by the player at 21:20, Thu 12 Jan 2023.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 66):


Shorty smiles as he remembers Cracker.  It was a nice weapon.  But then he remembers how small the room is.  “Who fonna use da Cracker?  No room fer two weapon in dat tiny room.  Only ifn gets dem comes out ta da big room.”

In reply to Shorty (msg # 74):

OOC:  Almost missed the comment above.  I have a complete list of everything that we found so far to include unclaimed items from the giant expedition.  I can post it in a bit.  I think we had a treasure thread we were using.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 71):

OOC:  The reasure Pick thread has the current finds plus all unclaimed items from before.  I anyone has questions about the previous picks...  That is in the same word document.  Just did not paste it in.

OOC2:  As a reminder, My eyes do not get along with RPOL for the most part.  I copy and paste everything into a word document except some of the OOCs.  If you ever need it...  Just let me know and I can email it to you.  For those playing in Savron... I am trying to do it threre too.  That is a bit more challenging, but I have most of it.
This message was last edited by the player at 21:22, Thu 12 Jan 2023.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 76):

OOC - Thanks, Larry!

Just noticed this item in the list:

A map to an unknown location,
a level of some type of fortress or castle perhaps.

Also, I thought we only got 1 Chest out of the golem room (blunt weapons).

In reply to Trysk (msg # 77):

OOC: That is correct, only the blunt weapons chest, it was closest to the portal.

Actually I remember both Warwick and Trysk taking an ore sample.

--DM2
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In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 78):

OOC: Thanks Larry! We need to identify some of this stuff

In reply to Trysk (msg # 77):

We opened three chests.  We still have to retrieve the other two....  But we are stubborn like dwarves.  Just need to get it done.  I listed it because that is what we found.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 80):

OK, here's what's in the cave with the golems:

- scattering of maybe 100 gold
- large chest
- 6 more large chests
   - thousands of coins (mostly platinum and gold)
   - gold and silver items (goblets, plates serving dishes, jewelry items)
   - magical blunt weapons
- large metal cabinet (spin dial with a bunch of numbers and hash marks)

In reply to Trysk (msg # 81):

OOC:  I list the treasure as the chests are opened.  The 3 remaining and the cabinet are considered empty until we open them.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 82):

While some internal discussion goes on and Stronginthearm patiently waits for the groups next move the cyclops bring several kegs and a small chest.  They put the kegs down on a platform and the chest on a workbench, open the chest and there are 12 one pint pewter mugs in the chest.  Each mug is in its own depression and as its own design, a dragon, a wizards tower, a castle, a mountain pass, a group of adventurers (elf mage, human warrior, dwarf warrior, gnome thief, half-orc warrior, half-elf mage/warrior), a forest scene and others.


Actions?  Anyone want The Cracker?

--DM2

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

"Shorty, can ye wield the halberd?" asks Warwick.

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

OOC - Can dwarves Halbert? a halberd?

I would think Shorty is the only one who can use it. Doesn't he already have a Cracker???

In reply to Trysk (msg # 85):

OOC: I believe Shorty used it in the maze adventure but it was supposed to be a loaner and so given back.  Shorty has the Maul of the Titans but overall not as effective as The Cracker. Stronginthearm has wielded it himself as he made a few swings with it when he first showed it to you.  Warwick could do overhand strikes with it.

--DM2

In reply to Trysk (msg # 85):

Shorty was loaned a hablberd called Cracker on one of our little adventures.  He is not profieient with it so there are minuses to hit.  But when that little foray was finished, Shorty returned it.  It was not given to him.  I assumed this was the same weapon.  Shorty is willing to use Cracker as a second weapon but not a primary one.  The issue is the room is not large enough for him to do 2 weapons.  We would have to get the golems out into the big room.
This message was last edited by the player at 16:18, Fri 13 Jan 2023.

OOC - Just to resolve this thread, does Stronginthearm require a larger samplem

Trysk sighs, takes the mug with the dragon and fills it with ale. He takes a long swig, "Someone make a decision about the halberd and let's get going."

In reply to Shorty (msg # 87):

Yes, it would be difficult for Shorty to use The Cracker with another weapon.  Warwick could always use it instead of Twain and Trysk instead of Sizzle.  Morteft could also wield it.

--DM2

In reply to Trysk (msg # 88):

Stronginthearm says "A sample about the size of me fist."  which looks like a large human fist.

--DM2

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

"Trysk should probably use cracker." Morteft says, "Unless your new weapon is artifact level too. If so then maybe Ezard"

In reply to Morteft (msg # 92):

Trysk shakes his head, "Sizzle says he can hurt the golems, but not incinerate them. Plus, he gets a bit testy when I wield another weapon."

Trysk looks to Stronginthearm, "Any chance you have a shield that can block/deflect acid or disintegration beams?"

In reply to Trysk (msg # 93):

"Sorry lad." says Stronginthearm to Trysk "Nothing like that."

OOC: Yes, Ez'ard could wield the halberd as well.

--DM2

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

""Well see about getting ye a sample that size Stronginthearm," replies Warwick.  "Presuming we survive the golems."

In reply to Warwick (msg # 95):

Trysk adds, "It would help if we could borrow suitable tools, though. A hammer and chisel, or perhaps a small pick?"

In reply to Trysk (msg # 96):

"I'll bring me mining tools from me quarters in the Tower, lad.  I am a dwarf..."

In reply to Warwick (msg # 95):

Stronginthearm appears to smile "Good lad, I'm sure if you survived the golems of the High Wizards you'll beat these beasties as well.  I have no doubt.  Anything else I can do for ye?"  he grabs a tankard out of the chest .. it has the image of a dwarf with an anvil and hammer woking on a battle axe.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 98):

"Thank you." Morteft teleports the group back to the dungeon

In reply to Morteft (msg # 99):

Trysk chuckles, *So much for those mining tools. I was going to pick up that map if we stopped back at HQ.*
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In reply to Morteft (msg # 99):

Stronginthearm raises his tankard "Anytime lad."

Which part of the dungeon?

Joe will also be with you.

--DM2

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

OOC - Can't Joe use Cracker?

In reply to Trysk (msg # 102):

Joe knows nothing of armed combat, he might hit one of you.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 103):

OOC - Nevermind then! :)

In reply to Trysk (msg # 104):

The pool room

In reply to Morteft (msg # 105):

Everyone arrives in the pool room.

Actions?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 106):

Trysk casts Stoneskin on Shorty, Warwick and himself.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 107):

Shorty will carry Cracker until a sedicison is made.  He seems to be used to have weapons strapped all over his body.  And maybe the golems will come out to the big room where Shorty has tom to play the way hi likes to play.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 108):

*We do have to decide who should wield Cracker.  I can manage the adamantine mace, but I'm not proficient with the longsword.  It's a shame it isn't a shortsword.  But, if Trysk wants the longsword, I can make due with just the mace.*

In reply to Warwick (msg # 109):

Morteft says, "Honestly, it probably won't matter for you two. I really doubt the anti-magic shell will work."

Morteft casts stoneskin on himself.

"Let's move down there and Trysk can open the door right after I cast anti-magic shell. I will move forward and see if it stops the golem or golems. If it does not, I will retreat and, if we are lucky, they will follow. If they come out, you all should engage them. Don't hold back. Kill as quickly as possible. In fact, I could cast haste on you prior if you like. In fact, we should buff up assuming anti-magic shell will not work."

He pauses. "If they don't come out, which they probably will not, then Shorty and Warwick will have to go in...well, we all will. I will be behind you both and can start with a passwall. I will warn you all prior, of course."

He looks around. "Let's walk over and then buff up."

He heads over to the secret door to the golem room.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 110):

Trysk follows, "Remember to Passwall the adamantine golem with the disintegration beam. I can capture the  acid spewing golem in a bubble."

Ez’ard up til now has been quiet as others seem to be talking in circles and making decisions without his input…

He says he would be willing to use the halberd, the Cracker, in a backstab attempt if someone was willing to cast Stoneskin on him.

He will remove all none essential items and place them into his bag of holding and place it in an out of the way corner so no further items have a chance of getting hit with acid and being destroyed. He will be wearing his ring of flight and his gold ring.

He takes a few practice swings with Cracker both on foot and using the ring to levitate a few feet off the ground seeing if he can get a good swing at the neck height of the golems. When he is content he will let everyone know and be ready to move. He will cast invisibility once everyone is in position.

He tells Sharak to stay well clear until the fight is over.

OOC: is it feasible to make a swing while in flight? That will increase my move silent from 94% to 100%
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In reply to Trysk (msg # 111):

Shorty pauses for a moment to take the belt pouch with his extra magic rings, ioun stones, amd marble collection off.  He tucks this into his backpack beside the figurines for Ride and Cat.  Shorty leaves his backpack and extra weapons pver near the wall where the entrance to the alter room had appeared.  He only takes the equipment he is wearing into this battle.  Shorty does not intent to lose any of his valuable toys.

OOC:  Items at risk.  Tiara, Knight leather, NH, Shield, Ring Protection, Ring of vampirism, Amulet of fire resistance, No man’s coin.  Not sure about the rule on the superball.  If he can squeeze it and leave it in the backpack, then he will.  If not, it will be at risk too.

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 112):

OOC: Yes you can swing while in flight, a little less effective as you are not grounded and you also have to be more aware of your surroundings, it is a tight area height wise too.

You arrive at the secret door (closed) that leads to the treasure room and golems.  Ez'ard casts Invisibility on himself and disappears.

Actions?

OOC: Everyone has Stoneskin on but Ez'ard from what I saw.

--DM2

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

Trysk says, *Morteft, can you please cast Stoneskin on Ez'ard. I'm out.*

In reply to Trysk (msg # 115):

"Are you unable to cast it Ezard?"

He will cast it on Ezard

In reply to Morteft (msg # 116):

Ok, all have Stoneskin now.

Next?

--DM2

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

*Ok, open the secret door after I cast anti-magic shell.*

Morteft moves up to the door and then casts anti-magic shell and moves forward once it has been opened.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 118):

Before he does this, he puts some stuff in a pile just down the hall a bit.

OOC: Will mark it on my character sheet

In reply to Morteft (msg # 119):

Warwick contacts Twain to make sure he's ready while divesting himself of his small mithril shield, cloak of elvenkind, iron valhalla, magical bolts, and potion of polymorph.  He looks at the potion of speed.

*Before we enter, a prayer spell for all of ye.  And I had a thought.  I could cast a blade barrier spell, but it'll take me almost a minute to cast it."

Warwick casts prayer on the team and then waits for everyone to weigh in on his suggestion.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 120):

Morteft says, *I can cast haste on those of you who want it. Only useful if the anti-magic shell is ineffective. Very useful normally, though."

In reply to Morteft (msg # 121):

*As I'm long lived, I'll take it, lad.*

In reply to Warwick (msg # 122):

Morteft will cast haste on whoever wants it. He will exclude himself since it won't help him.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 123):

Morteft will also cast mirror image on himself

In reply to Morteft (msg # 121):

"Morteft, I suggest that I go in with you. As soon as you are getting close to the adamantine golem, I will put the other golem in a sphere. Otherwise it may spit acid at you as soon as you nullify the adamatine golem. Your antimagic may not stop the acid."

In reply to Trysk (msg # 125):

Morteft says, *You want to be ahead of the anti-magic shell?*

In reply to Morteft (msg # 126):

*Probably to the side of you. Let me check on the position of the golems.*

Trysk cracks the secret open, if it is not already, to use Clairvoyance to determine the location of the golems.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 123):

Let me know who wants to be Hasted - it will age you a year.

So far I have Warwick.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 128):

Shorty watches the flurry of prepatory magic with a look of confusion.  He really does not understand how it all is supposed to work when Morteft is planning to cast a no magic spell.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 129):

OOC: If there is anything specific you want Joe to do just give him some instruction.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 130):

For Joe: "If you see a golem, try to destroy it although remnants are ok since the metals are valuable. Maybe keep the collateral damage to a minimum."

In reply to Morteft (msg # 131):

Joe nods and says "OK, but uh Celestron told me I don't hurt metal golems like other ones, I don't mess up their, um, small dot thingies as much but more like soften 'em up.  But I'll do my best."  he salutes clumsily.

--DM2

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

Morteft nods. "Soften them up at the neck or shoulders. If you can separate the head, it would help. Interesting. I wonder if the body and head would still function if separated."

In reply to Morteft (msg # 133):

Trysk days, *Ok, here's the configuration of the room now:

There are still 6 chests and 1 cabinet; however they are placed differently and the golems are on opposite sides of the room.  At the northern section are 3 chests in sort of a U shape, open toward the center of the room, with the golem in the middle (one chest behind the golem and a chest on either side).

In the southern section it is similar setup.  The chests and cabinet form more of a V with 2 chests on the golems right and a chest & cabinet to the left, with the golem in the middle of it.

The N golem is Orichalcum and the S the Adamantine.  There is enough room between the golems and the chests for a person to slip between; but not much else.

Any thoughts? This configuration may be a problem for our plan.*

In reply to Trysk (msg # 134):

OOC: How tall is each golem. Do they each have swords?

In reply to Morteft (msg # 135):

*Most golems have no intelligence, but these ones certainly do.*

OOC: Can we get an updated map that includes this room so we can see where it is in relation to other rooms?

In reply to Morteft (msg # 135):

They are 8' tall, and have a sword.

I will add to the map, be a mo.

--DM2

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

Map uploaded, map 6.  Arrow points to the treasure room.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 138):

Morteft looks at the map.

OOC: Thanks Ron!

*We could open the secret doors and send in summoned creatures and the fighters. Then while they are dealing with those, we could passwall from the rear into the chamber. I don't think they will leave the chamber, but we could use one of the summoned creatures to find out or my guardian. What do you all think? With three passwalls and a disintegrate, we could, if we got lucky, trap the northern golem in a pit. However, we might lose some of the chests with it.*

OOC: So are we trying to pit them or attack them, I am very confused at this point.

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 140):

OOC: We are exploring options although this is likely to fail so let's just attack them.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 141):

Morteft casts summon monsters three times. He waits to see what comes.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 141):

Trysk indicates that Warwick and Shorty should probably pry open the secret door while Morteft is busy summoning creatures.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 143):

After he casts summon monster the third time, he casts wizard eye and sends it ahead to see what the golems do once he sends the monsters forth.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 142):

Morteft casts his Summonings in succession.  The first things that show up, after 3 minutes, are 10 kobolds, next coming soon after are 6 hobgoblins, and just behind those are 10 dwarves.  The latter will say - "You want us to take care these louts boss?" indicating the kobolds and hobgoblins.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 145):

OOC: Do they have weapons? If not, he has them gather up rocks.

"Nope. Kobolds, run in there and throw some things at the two statues....try to draw them out. So try not to get killed....one ahead at a time."

He sends the eye to observe what happens. He will relay to the party as it happens.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 146):

"The rest of you start gathering up rocks and what not to throw at these things."

In reply to Morteft (msg # 147):

He adds, "In this area...do not wander off."

In reply to Morteft (msg # 148):

Trysk makes sure they don't pick up his stuff.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 149):

OOC: lol

"Leave those pile of things alone." He adds as well.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 146):

Yes, they all have various weapons.  Morteft also casts Wizard Eye.

The kobold rush into the opening with their high pitched annoying scream.  They enter the treasure are and start throwing whatever rocks they could find at the golems.  Morteft sends the eye down so he can witness the scene.

The hobgoblins get some rocks and things and are just about to touch some other piles when they are told not to. "Shucks" says one.

The dwarves just pull out some throwing axes they had about their person, "Just let us know when boss-lad."

The kobolds continue to throw rocks - the golems do not move.

Actions?

--DM2

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

Morteft says, "Dwarves next....attack them directly. If they do not respond, drag the chests out here."

In reply to Morteft (msg # 152):

"Wait...better yet, tie this rope around one of the chests first and then try to haul it out as fast as you can."

Ez’ard watches as Morteft’s minions do their thing.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 153):

The, probably, head dwarf says to Morteft "Be there any chest you be wantin more then the udders lad?"

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 155):

"The nearest one to the corridor in the North section. Actually...let me try something."

He will cast unseen servant and have it carry a looped rope down the corridor and loop it around the chest.

OOC: Let me know if that works.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 156):

Yes that will work.

--DM2

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

Trysk just watches and chuckles.

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

He repeats the same process with another four ropes.

Morteft says, "Ok, put your backs into it and drag that chest out."

He makes sure Warwick and Shorty are pulling as well....

In reply to Morteft (msg # 159):

The standard rope is 50', they will have to be far down the corridor to start pulling.  I figure at least 22' for the loop.

--DM2

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

Fair enough...I figure that golem might come after the chest! :)

Morteft adds, "You guys should hurry when you start."

In reply to Morteft (msg # 161):

OOC: I think just grabbing a single item might have worked as well, but this definitely sounds more exciting.

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 162):

OOC:  Been gone all day with the wife.  Trying to absorb all of the ah shall we say insanity here as the plan evolves.  Might have missed something but Shorty might have to  so her goes.

Shorty stops staring at all the action and lifts up both hands to stare at his fingers.  After a moment, he motions Warwick over and whispers to him.  "No bees way posed ta bees.  Me no bery smart, but Know Man teached me da numbers.  Six chest takes way one chest no maked six chest.  Udder bees wid little dragon.  Hows come it back id dere?"

In reply to Shorty (msg # 163):

OOC: There were actually 7 chests, my description may have been confusing.

The 'teams' go down to grab some rope.

OOC: Remember there is not much room in the passage.  Give me an order starting with who is closer (groups) to the golems at the start of the pulling.
Warwick and Shorty pulling on the same rope?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 164):

Shorty on one rope
Warwick on a second rope
5 dwarves on another
5 dwarves on another
the hobgoblins on the others

Slow pull until the chest gets to the entrance of the corridor...and then everyone pulling full speed....

If they can be squeezed through, the kobolds will charge forward and jump over the chest to distract the golem(s)

In reply to Morteft (msg # 165):

Warwick slips his magical mace into the pile of things to save and puts the adamantine mace in its place.

He then grabs one of the ropes and gets ready.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 166):

Morteft will read his scroll of telekinesis and use the wizard eye to help nudge the chest around the corner and push it toward the exit.

He will also keep an eye on the golems.

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 164):

OOC - Ron? your description had originally 7 chests and 1 vault. We took one chest so there should only be 6 chests and 1 vault remaining.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 168):


OOC:  There were 7 chests plus the cabinet originally.  I got focused on the 6 more.  I will just balme Shorty's inability to count vice my own inability to read.  That work for everyone?  LoL

In reply to Morteft (msg # 167):

Trysk chimes in, *Perhaps the sleet version of Ice Storm would help when you drag the chest quickly. As long as it's not too close to the people pulling the chest. Tenser's Floating Disc would work better, but I couldn't figure a way to get it on the Disc.*

In reply to Trysk (msg # 170):

*I can also use me psionics to move them.  But, I've not tried to move something that heavy before from such a distance.  And we're all aware that psionic use sometimes attracts attention.*

In reply to Warwick (msg # 171):

OOC: Looks like you have a plan for the most part. Give me a green light when to move this thing forward.

So far I have 5 chests with rope, the 3 north and 2 south leaving a chest and vault in the south.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 172):

No, sorry, I wasn't clear it is a single chest with 5 ropes and everyone trying to drag out the single chest.

I don't think a single rope would pull the weight so I want to distribute with 5 ropes and with a ton of folks pulling to do it speedily.

Other than that, let's do it.

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 172):

Trysk casts Invisibly and Giant Strength on himself.

He also has the adamantine long sword with him (assuming no one else was using it).

He waits to see the reaction of the golems to the moving chests.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 174):

OOC: Also, for clarity, it is the Northern chest closest to the corridor.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 175):

OOC: Ah, very good, multiple chests could have been a problem, and I did have the nearest chest to the passage as first.  OK, here we go.

All five ropes are around the nearest chest.  And at a signal you begin to pull, slowly at first and then try to pick up speed.

As soon as the chest moves the Orichalcum golem begins to move.  The chest bumps around the corner and the team moves back up the hall - a little ragged at first as individuals step on each other and so forth (it is a tight area) before they can get a rhythm .  The chest is about 15' down the passage when the golem turns and spews acid down the passage.  The acid envelopes the chest as it rushes by, snapping 3 of the ropes almost instantly (Warwick and 2nd dwarfs still ok) and a small torrent of the acid streams toward the group.

With the quick release of the ropes and tension on some ropes the holders stumble forward but everyone is able to get around the slight curve as not to be in the direct path of the acid.  After another 5' the other two ropes snap.

OOC: I need Shorty to make a Dex save, percentles, 5x his Dex or less and he recovers otherwise he falls to his knees.    The dwarves kept their feet but the hobgoblins did not and form a nice pile about 20' from the secret door.

The chest is about 22' from the treasure room, it sits is a pool of acid.  The golem stands at the entrance to the treasure cave.  The adamantine golem has not moved.

The acid 'pool' extends almost to the 3rd line above the treasure room entrance on the map, Shorty is just beyond that.

Actions?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 176):

Warwick attempts to use his psionic telekinesis to move it.

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 176):

Trysk says to the others, "Well, that sorta worked. At least the adamantine golem didn't move and this one stopped. Can anyone summon water to neutralize the acid around the chest before we do anything further? I can put up a Wall of Force around the Orichalcum golem, but that might bring the adamantine one over. Otherwise, I can block the passageway between the chest and Orichalcum golem."

In reply to Warwick (msg # 177):

Warwick tries to move the chest but it is far too heavy for him to budge it.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 176):

OOC:  Trying to read all this.  But for now, Shorty rolls a 23.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 180):

Morteft will order the dwarves to help with pulling the chest. "Help with that chest all of you!"


He will use his telekinesis as well to help push the chest.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 181):

The ropes have basically dissolved or have been damaged so that the ropes are useless now.

Shorty saves and maintains his balance.

Morteft cannot move the chest by Telekinesis - too massive.

--DM2

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

OOC: Ok, I thought only 3 of the ropes were destroyed.

Morteft says, *Ok, time to fight everyone. Get in there Shorty and Warwick.*

Moreteft casts mirror image on warwick.

He then says, "Everyone attack that golem!" to the kobolds, hobgobins and dwarves.

*Trysk, cast passwall under the golem if you can.*

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

Shorty yells for the dwarves and hobs and kobolds to throw rocks and dirt on the acid like they would a swamp so they can get the chest out.  Shorty circles the pool of acid heading to engage the golem.  He hopes the smart people come up with good magics to control the creature.  He would even settle for it being in a hold so he could beat on it while it tried to get out.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 183):

Trysk says, *I don't invite that spell. Ez'ard, can you do it?*

In reply to Trysk (msg # 185):

Warwick floats over the acid and attacks the golem with Twain and the adamantine mace in his hasted state.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 185):

*Ok, I will do it next round.*

In reply to Morteft (msg # 187):

Trysk says, *Morteft, let us know if that adamantine guy starts moving.*

In reply to Trysk (msg # 185):

Ez’ard casts Passwall underneath the acid spitting golem. If it actually falls in he will follow up with a transmute rock to mud at the bottom end of the passwall vertical passage. He will make both spells as deep as his skills will allow.

If all goes as planned and the golem falls into the pit/passwall and then sinks in the mud to say waist height, or less if it seems likely to be able to climb out, he will cancel the transmute trapping the golem in the rock. Once that is done he will cancel the passwall and see what happens.
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In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 189):

Ez'ard will have to get within 30' to cast the Passwall spell.  Does he do this?  It will basically be following behind Shorty, Warwick and Mortefts hoard.

Also the hoard will not listen to Shorty, so at the moment he would have to trudge thru the puddle of acid .. might lose the boots of varied tracks .. there really is not enough loose material to cover the acid anyway.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 190):

OOC: I think mirror image is self only, so instead of mirror image on warwick, he will cast it on himself and then fly forward. Let me know when I can cast again.

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 190):

OOC:  Fine, but what is it with acid and my boots ov varied tracks.  Lost the first set to a black dragon.  Its fun to pretend to be a bunny when you weigh 450 pounts plus gear.
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In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 190):

Ez’ard has his ring of flight on so he will fly over the acid puddle and other humanoid obstacles to get close enough to cast.

If the movement is going to cost a round he will cast invisibility on himself while moving.
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In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 193):

OOC: Alright, here we go, I love a good frontal assault ...

The call is to charge, Shorty will take the lead followed by Air Warwick, the Mortefts hoard then Trysk and Ez'ard (he will make up distance in flight) Morteft casts Mirror Image and many a Morteft are now in the cavern (really crowded by Morteft - almost standing on one another).

The team charges forward, Shorty leaps over the chest and begins slight splashes in the acid on the floor, Air Warwick is right behind and the hoard goes around and over the chest, Ez'ard takes up position so he can start casting Passwall.  The crowd of Mortefts take to the air and start forward.

About this time the golem belches out an acid stream, all need to save except for Morteft who is not in the area yet.  The hoard basically disappears.

BTW - the chest does not seem to be affected by the acid.

OOC: Shorty and Warwick can attack after this as they will survive the acid even if they fail to save.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 194):

OOC:  Warwick saved (with the bonuses, only a 1 would have failed).

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 194):

Shorty continues forward. (Save is a 15).  Shoerty chops hard at the Golem with new Horizons.

<<12 for 28 pts, 17 for 27 points, and 3 for 28 points>>

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 194):

Ez’ard is having a bad day and only rolls a 6 (plus whatever modifiers apply).

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 197):

Trysk tells the others, *I'm in the chest room and the adamantine golem is on the move. I'll try to slow it down.*

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 197):

Everyone takes evasive action, Shorty flattening himself against the wall to try to avoid the spray, with Warwick and Ez'ard doing aerial maneuvers and all make their save (Shorty, Warwick, Ez'ard) - 25 damage.  Ez'ard's spells is ruined.  Trysk is nowhere to be seen.

OOC: almost forgot about Joe

Joe and Morteft move up together.

Shorty recovers and continues forward with Warwick close behind.  Shorty wades in and strikes 3 times, and a hasted Air Warwick follows with 2 solid strikes with Twain (missed with the mace twice), Warwick finds it difficult to get good angles with the tight space.

The golem strikes Shorty once, clunk, and takes no damage - removes 1 Stoneskin.

It is difficult to tell how damaged the golem is, it seems dented.

The golem is only a little bigger than Shorty and Joe does nothing this round in fear of hitting a friendly.

Actions?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 199):

OOC: which spells? Invisibility while flying? Or with all the aerial acrobatics I still got within the 30ft range and could start the Passwall spell and the golem was still spitting acid after I stopped to start the Passwall?

Ez’ard has 2 Passwall spells memorized, if necessary he will restart with the second one.

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 200):

The casting of the spell fails due to damage from the acid, so invis and flying are still active.


--DM2

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 200):

OOC:  U an confused.  We pulled the chest out into the big room.  Why is there an issue with confined space?

In reply to Shorty (msg # 202):

The chest was pulled into the passage and it did not get further than 25' down the passage, which is narrower then 10' wide, the golem is just in the passage at the treasure room end, so you are fighting in the passage.  The chest has no bearing on the battle.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 199):

Trysk says nervously, *Well, I've slowed the golem down a bit. You almost done with yours, yet?*

In reply to Trysk (msg # 204):

Trysk adds, *He's nearly at the passageway.*

Restarting passwall pit spell…

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 206):

Morteft will cast passwall right at the entrance to the passageway hoping the adamantine golem walks into it.

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 203):

OOC:  TYVM.  I thought we got it into the big room.  Misread things I guess.

Shorty continues to pound hoping the golem in front of him blocks the disintegrate ray.  Maybe he can do more than dent the durn thing this time.

<13 for 30 points, 5 for 24 points 19 for 33 points>>
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In reply to Morteft (msg # 207):

OOC: That is right where the other golem is currently and Ez’ard is casting a passwall under it….

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 209):

OOC: How would Morteft know what Ez'ard is doing? I try to not meta game. If we are lucky, Ron will give us a 20 foot pit.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 210):

OOC: Morteft will be up near the ceiling in order to try and avoid the acid.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 211):

OOC:  Sorry for the silence.  Was in the hospital last night with a kidney stone.  Still trying to pass it.


BIC:

Warwick continues to attack with Twain and the mace, taking whatever opportunities he can get.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 212):

OOC: Sorry to hear that Keith. I hope it isn't too bad.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 212):

OOC - Feel better! Hope it passes quickly!

In reply to Warwick (msg # 212):

Ouch.  Get better soon

In reply to Warwick (msg # 212):

OOC: My wife has had a few of those stones, one surgery.  Can be nasty.  Hope you will not need surgery.  Think relaxing thoughts.

Warwick and Shorty continue to whack at the golem.  Warwick strikes first with Twain, then the mace - does no damage (not magical) - and then Twain again.  Shorty winds up, he swings and hits and almost at the same moment a 10' hole opens up under the golem and it falls in with a clang and does not move.  Shorty catches himself before tumbling into the pit.

Now there is a 10x10 pit in front of the treasure room.

Morteft is casting a spell, Joe is right along with him.  "That was neat." he says.

Actions?

OOC: The pit extends the entire width of the passage, you need to fly or jump.

--DM2

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

Morteft flies over the pit and finishes his spell, a dull green beam comes from his finger and a second later another clang as the golem drops another 10'.  The pit is now 20' deep.

Actions?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 217):

*Ez'ard! Cancel your passwall. That will take that golem out of the fight and allow Shorty and Warwick access to the other golem.*

In reply to Morteft (msg # 218):

Ez’ard cancels his passwall and makes it safe-ish to cross over now. Still invisibility he flies into the treasure room and maneuvers over the chest opposite the admanatine golem and observes. He readies his transmute rock to mud spell. He sends, *Hey guys if I did the mud thing on the ceiling above this golem and then cancelled it just as it was covering his face you think that might stop the beam?*
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In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 219):

Shorty tentatively places his weight on the recently returned floor before heading into the treasure room.  This us the golem he was most concerned about.  As he walks, he points to the mace in Warwick’s hand.  “No bery good.  It jus bounce.”

In reply to Shorty (msg # 220):

*I know lad, but not having it will throw off me rhythm.  And we're going against a different golem, now.  Watch out for its eyes.*

Warwick keeps his movements erratic and the adamantine mace out in front of his body.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 221):

From the other side of the pit Trysk will whack the nearest golem with Sizzle to test out his new giant strength spell.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 222):

OOC:  What pit?  And you need long arms.  LoL.  The last golem is in the treasure room.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 222):

After the golem tumbles another 10', Ez'ard cancels his Passwall and now there is apparently solid ground where a pit used to be.  Shorty takes some tentative steps on the surface, post pit, and finds solid footing and moves on, Air Warwick close behind, Joe is tiptoeing his way around the passage trying to avoid as much of the acid puddles as he can.  Ez'ard is flying somewhere (invisible) and Morteft has a front row view to the battle of Trysk vs the Golem in the treasure room.

The adamantine golem is seen stepping out of a pool of mud as Trysk moves in for an attack.  Trysk goes for the strike and it seems some mud is flung up into his face causing him to swing wildly and missing.  The golem however brings down a thunderous whack and Trysk would surely have been in serious trouble if not for Stoneskin, even so he is driven to his knee by the force of the blow.

The golem then fires another thin green beam at Trysk .. roll save.

At that point the rest come around the corner, they see a pit of mud behind the golem which is battling Trysk, who is on his knee and trying to avoid a green beam.

Actions?

--DM2
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In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 224):

OOC - My bad. I misread Ron's post and thought both golems fell in the Passwall pit.

BIC - Trysk dodges the beam and says, *Glad you guys could make it! What's the plan?*

Trysk moves left to flank the golem to allow Warwick and Shorty room to attack. He attacks with Sizzle.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 225):

Ez’ard sends in reply, *Well, the double passwall trick seems to have worked on the first golem but I am out of those spells. If we can some how force this guy back into the mud pit, we might be able to trap it there as long as no one else is standing in the mud.*

He continues, *I can try dropping the ceiling on it…*

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 226):

Trysk comments, *Previous attempts to do that just makes people a little muddy but not much more.*

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 224):

Shorty will move up to attack if there is room with all of the bodies that flew past him.  If not, he will use one of the large chests as cover in cast the beam comes his way.
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In reply to Trysk (msg # 225):

Warwick replies, flying a little faster to get there.  *Kill it quickly before one of us gets disintegrated.  I don't have anything more elegant than that, lad.*  Warwick turns his gauntlets to fire mode and begins whacking away at the golem, trying to stay away from the path of the eyes.

Ez’ard, still invisible, flys over avoiding Warwick and tries to get behind the golem. If he can get into position he will give a mighty swing of the Cracker at the neck. He will quickly start dodging if the golem starts turning its head in his direction. He sends, *Warwick, I am trying to get behind it to take a swing with the Cracker. Just letting you know I am in the air space and trying to avoid you.*

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 230):

*Morteft, you got anymore Passwall spells?*

In reply to Trysk (msg # 231):

*Yes, I do.*

OOC: How close is the mud to the golem? Is it possible to cast under the golem and include some of the mud? It might be interesting to fill the pit with mud and mostly bury the golem. It might slow him down a bit.

Morteft casts passwall under the golem

OOC: Unless it will cause one of the party to fall into the pit....

In reply to Morteft (msg # 232):

OOC: The Passwall will most likely get Trysk and Shorty as Shorty will be there by the time the spell is cast.

Air Warwick will be able to get into position quickly and he attacks, and he his able to get good hits on the the golem twice with flaming Twain, he hits once with the mace with no effect.

Shorty hurries into the room, he sees Trysk and is able to pull up to not run him over and he takes his turn at the golem.  The golem presses forward 'intent' on trampling Trysk.

Shorty gets 3 solid whacks on the golem and it looks as though the golem will turn its attention on him next.

Ez'ard appears behind the golem and takes a swing but just gets a glancing blow.

Joe comes up near Morteft, who seems to be considering a move, and Joe exclaims 'Crivens!'.  At which point Joe gets a determined look on his face and then thin bright green beams shoot forth from his eyes, going past Shorty by a good 2 feet and striking the golem in the upper shoulder and neck.  Those areas glow a bright orange for a moment and then the color fades to red but also begins to spread across the body of the golem.

Actions for next round and Morteft for this one?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 233):

Morteft flies in from on high and tries to slap the golem in the face with the palm of his hand.

*I can't do anything against it, but maybe I can attract the disintegration beam.* He says

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 233):

OOC - Did Trysk already take his attack?

In reply to Trysk (msg # 235):

*Everyone do whatever we just did again.  I think one more round of that and we'll take it out or nearly so.*

Warwick attacks again.

Ez’ard will move so that he is positioned behind one of the golem’s knees and tries to strike with the Cracker again.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 235):

Trysk already attacked, that was the exchange before the rest got there.

Morteft flies overhead at the golem and then slaps it in the face with his hand.  The golem felt warm, the smack did nothing and Mortefts hand stings a little.

The next round begins with Warwick continuing his assault, followed closely by Ez'ard and Trysk.  Warwick hits with flaming Twain, misses with the mace, Ez'ard goes low and hits with The Cracker, not a tremendous smack but does some damage, and then Warwick again hits with Twain .. Warwick feels there is slightly less resistance to the golem when he strikes.

Trysk comes in with an attack and hits with Sizzle.

Shorty gives his ogre battle cry and swings .. the golem falls over backwards into the mud, splashing mud on everyone .. except for Morteft and Joe .. Warwick gets a little splatter.  Shorty did not hit it.

The battle cry continues to echo for about 10 seconds and stops .. all is quiet.

Actions?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 238):

Morteft says, *Double tap that golem. We do not want it getting back up.*

In reply to Morteft (msg # 239):

Shorty has no clue what a double tap is, but he understands not get up.  He brings New Horizons down several times on the neck joint trying to sever the head.

Ahory then turns to study the corridor trying to figure out how to pull the chest back into the room without stepping into the remaining acid.  He figures it will be easier to open all the chests in the treasure room than in the narrow passage.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 240):

Shorty hits the golem a few times in the neck, it does not severe but the golem is definitely not moving.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 241):

*Anyway to determine if they are both gone?* asks Warwick.  *I wonder if we should all get out of this room quickly and wait for a reaction out of harms way.*

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 241):

OOC:  Has the acid eaten its way into the floor?  Or is it still puddled around the chest?

In reply to Shorty (msg # 243):

*This one is done. They shouldn't come back unless there is some kind of wish to restore them every so often. That would be pretty bad, but we could sit here and kill them over and over again until I am an arch-mage. The one below may or may not be destroyed. We could check once we check and empty the treasure chests.*

He uses his rod of alertness to see which chests have magical glows coming from them.

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 238):

Trysk tells Sizzle, *I'm gonna use the other adamantine long sword to cut off the golem's head unless you want me to use you.*

Regardless, he cuts off the head with one of the long swords and says, "I bet we could get a smith to make some really cool magic items with these 2 golems. Assuming we can recover the other one. It's probably more valuable than the adamantine golem."

"Warwick, can you please summon some water to clean off the acid from that chest in the passageway?"

Trysk then heads back to gather his items and returns to check the northern chests for magic and traps.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 245):

The acid is not eating away at the floor, nor the chest and still puddled .. Shorty's boots seemed to have survived as well.

You cannot cut the head off the golem, you can damage/dent not cut through.  You have no items that can do it.  Trysk is very muddy now.

Morteft pulls out his Rod of Alertness, and detects for magic, all but 3 of the chests (one down the hall included as it is not in range) have a magical aura, the vault also has an aura,  You also notice all the chests are closed and you know that 3 were opened the last time .. of course one of those is at HQ.

Actions?

--DM2

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

Trysk seems thoroughly at his inability to hack the golem's head off.

He cleans himself off and starts inspecting the closest of the three non-magical chests for traps.

Can be tell if he's opened this one before?

In reply to Trysk (msg # 247):

All the chests look alike so no, not really.  You do know that two of the chests only had mechanical traps on them.

--DM2

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

Morteft say,"E'zard can you summon some creatures with your wand to set off these magical traps?"

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

Trysk works to disarm and unlock those 2 chests in the room.

He will open the chests when the others are aware of his actions and a good distance away.

Ez’ard gives Morteft a hard look and floats off to retrieve his items. When he return he pulls out his wand for secret door and trap detection to again mark which chests are trapped.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 250):

Trysk is able to disarm both traps.  He fails to pick the first lock but is able to pick the second.  Ez'ard will take a crack at the first lock and he succeeds.

Trysk waits for the slight exodus from the room and opens both chest.  Indeed these are the two opened earlier, one is filled with coins (gold/platinum) and the other has silver/gold dining pieces (plates, goblets, utensils etc) and some jewelry.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 252):

Ez'ard notes that all the chests and vault are trapped.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 253):

"Don't you have a wand of conjuration?"

In reply to Morteft (msg # 254):

"Morteft, do you still have another anti-magic spell? If so, how long do it last?"

In reply to Morteft (msg # 249):

Shorty frowns at Morteft and then raises a finger to shake it at him.  “Dat no bery nice ting ta do.  Bery naughty.  Hows come not use no magic trick an open da chest?”  Shorty decides since no one else is being bosy, he should give it a try.  To keep Morteft from getting more friendly peoples killeed, Shorty focuses on him. Shorty points down the passage to the pool of acid trapping them here.  “Ken Mortegt makes nudder hole so burning stuff fall in hole?  No too close ta da chest.  No wants to lose da present in chest.  Mayso good toy id dere.”  Shorty then glances at Joe.  “Not knowed what Joe ken do ta helps.  What Joe knowed?”
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In reply to Trysk (msg # 255):

*Lads, is there any reason to open the chests here?  Why not open them up outside where if there is a gas trap, it dissipate without overwhelming any of us.  Or are ye just thinking of keeping the treasure here and not moving it?*

In reply to Warwick (msg # 257):

Shorty smiles at Warwick hoping his friend feels okay.  “No gots magic door nor more.  Chests too bigger ta take back ta Dualis.  Maybeso could take ta Stormhold ifn wants.  Dem so bery big ta mob.”

In reply to Shorty (msg # 256):

Joe shrugs at Shorty's question "Not sure what I can do here either now that the golems are gone.  Melt the chests maybe?"

--DM2

In reply to Morteft (msg # 254):

Ez’ard asks Morteft, “What makes you think that?” He wanders over to the cabinet/vault with the rotating dial and carefully inspects it and looking at the symbols. He carefully starts rotating the dial first clockwise and then counter listening and feeling for any hidden mechanism behind that may engage as the dial turns.

Trysk quickly moves away, "You know the vault is magically trapped, too, right?"

In reply to Warwick (msg # 257):

Trysk asks, "Outside here or back at HQ? If HQ, can we Teleport something this large back?"

In reply to Shorty (msg # 258):

*Shorty, ye and I can carry them to the outside of this place and open them there.  We don't have to open them in this confined space.*

In reply to Warwick (msg # 263):

Trysk chimes in, "Should be good as long as you don't trigger any of the traps."

In reply to Trysk (msg # 264):

Warwick shrugs.  *I'll stay out of yer way in the other room.*  He flies out to be out of the way.

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 259):


Shorty scratches his head at Joe’s comment.  “Dat no bery good plan.”  Shorty points to the pool of acid.  “Ken youse makes dat go poof?”

In reply to Warwick (msg # 265):

OOC - Trysk is still waiting on Morteft to let him know if he still has anti-magic spells left and his long they last before he tackles the magically trapped chests.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 267):

He only has one and I don't think I cast it....

In reply to Morteft (msg # 268):

So he will cast it

In reply to Morteft (msg # 269):

Trysk will start working on the chests to disarm and unlock the chests while within the antimagic shell.

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 260):

As the group ponders what to do with the chests & vault, Ez'ard goes over to the vault, looks at the dial .. has hash marks and numbers marking multiples of 10 up to 60 .. he spins it .. and the world goes boom - at least for Ez'ard, everyone else was out of the way.  Ez'ard takes 22 damage (no save).

The smoke clears, and Ez'ard still stands but is shaky.

Then a magic mouth appears on the wall opposite the entrance and speaks "Even though you managed to defeat the guardians, your ill gotten gain is not free. I give you the curse of Zelegar.  Ha ha ha ha"  the maniacal laughter continues for a bit and then the mouth disappears.

No one feels any different for the moment.

Joe says "Umm, should we be worried about that?" he then responds to Shorty with a shrug "I suppose I can blast it, I don't know if it'll work?"

Morteft casts Anti-Magic Shell, anyone within 5' of him feel more weighed down.

Actions?  Other than Trysk who will be working on chests.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 271):

Morteft will go from chest to chest with Trysk. "Let's knock these ones out."

In reply to Trysk (msg # 270):

Three other chests in the room, which one to start with - these are all in the S. (1,2,3)?

--DM2

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

They all had magic on them? So closest one first but it is up to Trysk

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 271):

Shorty will thank Joe for trying to burn away the acid.  Shorty wants to be able to walk out without getting more acid on his boots.  Shorty glances over at Trysk.  "Should be empty da chest so dem no can close and lock an trap agin?"

In reply to Shorty (msg # 275):

Joe will stand at the room opening, extend his hands and greenish light emanates from his hands into the liquid on the ground.  A few moments later green vapors start to rise from the ground as the liquid disappears.  Joe will stop after a few more seconds as the vapor begins to expand and billow in the passage.  It has not reached the room .. yet.

--DM2

In reply to Morteft (msg # 274):

Trysk will go in order left to right for the chests and then the vault at the end.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 275):

Trysk responds to Shorty, "That would be great. Do we have a portable hole or something to put it in? Just don't damage the chests.  I'd like to keep them, if possible."

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

Shorty grins down at Joe.  “Bery nice.”  Shorty walks over to the open chest with the plates and such and selects the two larges plates he can find.  Then he stands next to Joe and trys to fan the fog back towards the larger room.

OOC:  Stop laughing at me.  This is Shorty after all.  At least I did not say better out than in and I fanned away the green fog.

After a bit of fanning, Shorty will return to the open chests and behin to piled the coins and other things into a pile on the floor unless someone has a better place to put it all.
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In reply to Shorty (msg # 279):

If Trysk sees Shorty just pulling coins on the ground, he'll suggest, "If we don't have a portable hole or a Reduce spell then I suggest just leaving it in the chest for now. Otherwise, it week be very difficult to get back to HQ."

Ez’ard dustshimself off and says,”well this one is now disarmed.”

He walks over to the entrance and casts Wind Wall so that it is between the group and the acid cloud and blowing the cloud away. He turns to Joe and says, “Go ahead and finish, that should keep it away from us.”

He then goes back to the vault and before starting over again he asks, “That anti-magic shell cover this entire room?”
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In reply to Trysk (msg # 280):

Shorty does as Trysk suggests and leave things in the chests.

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 281):

The Anti-magic is only about a 6' radius from Morteft.

Is Trysk still trying to open the chests here?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 283):

Yes, as long as Morteft has the antimagic up on the chest he is working on.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 284):


Joe nods at Ez'ard and continues green beaming the acid until it is all vapor.  He did hit the chest a couple of times and got a very dull red once.

Trysk removes the trap on the first (5th) chest.  He then is able to pick the lock.  Trysk then asks everyone to leave the room before opening.


Actions?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 285):

*You want the magic to return? That might set off the traps.*

In reply to Morteft (msg # 286):

"No. You stay. Everyone else out. After I open it, you and I will take any magic items out of the chest and back up together to let the magic trap take effect."
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In reply to Trysk (msg # 287):

"Ok."

In reply to Morteft (msg # 288):

Everyone, besides Morteft, backs away and Trysk opens the chest revealing a chest filled to the brim with strange gold coins.

Actions?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 289):

*Anyone recognize where these gold coins are from?"

In reply to Trysk (msg # 290):

The coins are completely plain no inscriptions or markings.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 291):

"Flip one with your blade outside the anti-magic shell." Morteft says.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 292):

Shorty stands in the passage where he can watch.  He is very disappointed that all that is in the chest are silly metal circles.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 292):

Trysk flips a coin using the adamantine long sword about 10' away.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 294):

OOC: We will go with 6', I do not think Trysk has 7' arms and standard long sword length is 3'.

Trysk tries to flip one of the coins with the sword.  As the sword approaches you begin to hear a light ching ching, like coin on coin noise.  Then the coins start pouring out of the chest and start flowing toward Trysk!

Actions?

--DM2

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

OOC - The chest should have been in the antimagic shell. The point was to toss a coin away from the chest and outside the range of the antimagic shell.

BIC - As the coins start flowing towards him, Trysk tosses the adamantine long sword away from him and outside the range of the antimagic shell.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 296):

Trysk also moves back into the antimagic shell if he wasn't already.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 296):

OOC: Ah, I see what you are saying, it/you are still in the A-M shell .. same thing happens.

Trysk tosses the sword.  The coins keep flowing toward him.

--DM2

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

Shorty steps into the room and past Morteft.  He flips the lid of the chest closed.

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

Trysk teleports to the pool room.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 300):

The coins flow out of the chest and then toward Trysk with many a clinking sound.  Shorty begins to stride over, about 20', to close the lid.  Trysk disappears with a pop.  Shorty is able to close the lid but there could be a few thousand coins on the ground and moving.

Seemingly from the coins a gold cloud flows forth, enveloping Shorty and Morteft.

Make saves.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 301):

Trysk, not knowing what happened after he left, asks the others, "Did the coins stop moving after I teleported out?"

OOC - So much for the antimagic shell...

Ez’ard asks Joe, “Can you slag those coins?”

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 304):

Morteft made his save. He will back away.

Trysk will use Clairvoyance to locate the passageway where the others were watching and teleports back there.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 306):

Shorty and Morteft are still in the anti-magic shell so we do not have access to telepathy.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 307):

OOC:  Shorty rolls a 16


Shorty ignors Trysk's message and he does not back away.  Instead he squats before the pile of coins with New Horizons in his hand.  He speaks calmly to the coins as if they were alive.  "No wants ta has ta hurts youse.  But ifn keeps attack me friend, gonna use sword on youse.  Maybes so ken be friends.  Maybeso ken lets youse go lib sum udder place.  Bees friend?"

In reply to Morteft (msg # 307):

Morteft & Shorty take 10 damage from the gold cloud.

Joe responds to Ez'ard, "I spose; but gonna need Shorty to move outta the way."

--DM2

In reply to Shorty (msg # 308):

The coins do not seem very talkative; but they do start to surround Shorty and 'crawling' up his legs.


--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 310):

Assuming Trysk has teleported back to the passageway, he yells, "Shorty! Stop playing with the coins and get out of there!"
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In reply to Trysk (msg # 311):

Warwick tries to use his telekinesis to push the coins away from Morteft and Shorty.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 312):

OOC - Ron, how close are the coins to the other chests?

In reply to Trysk (msg # 313):

The coins are no more than 20' from any other chest in the room.

OOC: Not sure Warwick can do a global push like that or just individual coins - need to check some stuff.

--DM2

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

Trysk moves into the chest room and calls out, "Morteft, assuming Shorty is done playing with the coins and they don't kill him, are you ready to move onto the next chest?"

In reply to Trysk (msg # 315):

"I think these bugs need to be killed first." Morteft replies.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 316):

OOC: I am waiting on Shorty's save and action.

For anyone that looks close enough, the coins look to have mouths.

--DM2

Trysk replies, *Move away from Shorty. I think we need to use an area effect spell.*

In reply to Morteft (msg # 316):

Shorty will:

Option 1:  If Morteft is more than 6 feet away, Shorty will teleport out to the large room and collect the rest of his gear before hurrying back to see what is happeneing with the gold things.  Shorty will no willingly bring any gold things with him in his pop.

Option 2:  Shorty will scramble back as soon as the coins strart trying to crawl up his leg.  He will move to the passageway, squishing any coins still on him.


OOC:  The ref has thrown a red flag on the field.  10 hit point bug farts is a 20 yeard penalty and gives the players involved an automatic first down.
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In reply to Shorty (msg # 319):

OOC: We will go with option 1.  Now to the flag, #1 it would be a yellow flag, #2 the only way it could be a 20 yard penalty is if it was pass interference and this was a running play, 15 yards is the largest and is something like unnecessary roughness.  #3 it would only be a first down if the player was on offense which is debatable but I suppose you could say the coins blitzed. #4 it was extreme halitosis, not a fart.

Morteft has backed away enough where magic returns to Shorty and he teleports away, a few coins stick with him and swats them away.

This move gives Joe a clean shot and from his hands come beams that seem more intense than before and the beams pass within 6' of Morteft.  The beams hit the coins and the coins begin to 'hop' like in an earthquake.  The coins glow and begin to melt; at which point Joe stops the beams.  The coins continue to melt a little and there is a faint green glow around them, no coin moves.

A few minutes later you hear Shorty running back down the passage.

Actions?

--DM2

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

"Thanks Joe." Morteft says.

If Morteft can step around them, he will and examine the chest to see if they were protecting anything.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 321):

Trysk suggests, "Morteft, let's do the other chests and vault before we deal with thise gold bugs again."

In reply to Trysk (msg # 322):

"Oh, right. Shorty closed the lid." He will move with Trysk to the chest or vault.

<quote Ron, The DM>
In reply to Shorty (msg # 319):

OOC: We will go with option 1.  Now to the flag, #1 it would be a yellow flag, #2 the only way it could be a 20 yard penalty is if it was pass interference and this was a running play, 15 yards is the largest and is something like unnecessary roughness.  #3 it would only be a first down if the player was on offense which is debatable but I suppose you could say the coins blitzed. #4 it was extreme halitosis, not a fart.

There was a yellow cloud.  That is passing something even if it was not the ball.  It interfered with two people.  Both were personal fouls and the penalties are cumulative.
--
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In reply to Morteft (msg # 323):

Trysk examines the next chest for a mechanical trap. If there is then he disarms it and unlocks the chest.

He has Morteft stand behind the chest as he opens the chest so that he can slam it shut if necessary.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 325):

OOC:sorry for the little football refs ... #1, penalties are never cumulative, #2, personal fouls and interference are 2 different penalties and since you consider the coins passing then they were on offense and offensive pass interference is 10 yards, bringing in rule #1 it will only be 10 yards. Also the player cannot get a first down on defense.  Now back to the adventure.

Joe smiles and nods at Morteft.

Trysk moves over to the next chest in line .. next to the weird green glowing coins.  TRysk moves in and disarms the trap.  He then picks the clock, a satisfying click.

Actions?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 326):

Trysk opens the chest while both are in the antimagic shell.

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 326):

Between the acid bath and the bug farts, Shorty decides to put his white Ioun stone up for healing.   Shorty also nudges Warwick and points to the rather beat up Ez’ard who decided to fire dry himself after his acid bath.
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In reply to Trysk (msg # 327):

Trysk opens the chest, inside are:

There are 2 small boxes, one ivory & 1 wood, a bag, a case (small instrument size), a pair of boots, a rusted ball (about 3" diameter), a pair of bracers and a helm.

Actions?

--DM2

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

Trysk collects the items while still in the antimagic shell and then has Morteft close the lid.

Trysk and Morteft walk together to the middle of the room, where Trysk leaves the items on the floor and then they move to work on the third chest.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 330):

Trysl collects the items, will take a few trips back and forth, and puts the in the middle of the room. Then he and Morteft go to the last chest in the room (still 1 in the passage).

Trysk works on this trap/lock. Trysk successfully diarms the trap and then works the lock. He is again successful on the lock .. click.

Actions?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 331):

Same process, as before: Morteft behind the chest as Trysk opens the chest while both are in the antimagic shell.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 332):

Trysk opens this chest and there a several pieces of armor.
Elven Chain mail (elf), plate mail (human), scale mail (human), chain mail (dwarf), medium shield

Actions?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 333):

Same process as before to move the items out to the middle of the room and close the lid.

They then move to work on the vault. Trysk ensures his belt is set to protect vs. gases.

*Warwick, might want to be ready with the healing and neutralize poison spells. I have a feeling the vault is going to be heavily trapped.*

When Trysk and the vault are in the antimagic shell, he starts to detect and disarm the trap(s). Once that's done, he works on unlocking it.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 328):

Warwick waits far away from the group.  *Ez'ard, lad.  If ye want to come visit me, I'll heal ye.*

In reply to Warwick (msg # 335):

Morteft holds his breath  as much as possible.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 334):

Trysk looks over the vault, he has not seen anything like this before.  He actually is able to find 2 mechanical traps.  He works on one, and is successful and then works on the other .. and is able to disarm that as well (really rolling good right now .. in favor of the players).

Then he looks at the dial and sees the locking mechanism is part of the dail, he spins it a few times, it spins easy and he sees the numbers go to 60.  This could take a loooooonnnnggggg time to figure out.

How do you try to open it?

--DM2

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

Trysk says, *Anyone see a series of numbers around this fortress? Optionally, we can try Knock spell, but I'm not very hopeful about that.*

In reply to Trysk (msg # 338):

"Wasn't there a paper in a drawer?"

In reply to Morteft (msg # 339):

*Did someone grab it? Which room?*