01-21 The Voyage Home - with 100% less whales

[Greebo]

The party, eager to return the rescued prisoners and recovered lost historical artifacts to safety, and concerned over signs of weakening in the arcane energy of the Rivenroar Catacombs, sets out in the middle of the night to return home. The prisoners, anxious to be away from their deceased captors, do not argue.

Did anyone want to make use of a short rest before setting out?

InitCombatantDmgTHPA/PSurgesHealsEffectsDailies Used19Jacoby Intar21/30036/82-Song of Courage18Tor Shere33/34018/90-17Duma25/25027/70-13Urvi39/424210/130Filth Fever - Initial - Lose 1 surge; 5 DR - EONTForm of Restless Panther11Rajkelleran Stormclaw28/28025/70Filth Fever - Lose 1 surge, -2 AC/Fort/Reflex; Lightning Breath

[Greebo]

If you want to use surges, let me know at any point during this challenge:

Skill challenge - Find your way home in the dark

ROLL INITIATIVE

With every round, each party member must roll endurance. In addition, on your turn, you may describe an action you wish to take to assist the party on its return trip home.

Describe the action, specify the skill you wish to use that corresponds with the action chosen, and roll.

If I deem the skill appropriate to the action, I'll accept the roll. However, actions which have no bearing on the actual return trip will count for neither success or failure.

The goal is to find the way home, in the dark. You have the map you received from Morrik, which may help, but the way looks very different at night, and from the other direction, so don't get overconfident. :D

[DinbinFanfoom]

Send in the Grues... They're already... Here!

[Asharad]

initiative against the dark

[Greebo]

initiative against the dark

No magic missile for you!

[Quervo]

Ini +2

Ini 20

Round 1 Endurance +3, 12
Jacoby will try and use his perception to point out any land marks they may have passed on the way here.
Perception +9, 11

[Greebo]

Order of Move:
Jacoby
Urvi
Duma
Raj
Shere

Round 1 Endurance checks (pass/fail/needed)
4/0/1

[Kiir]

Init +2, Endurance +5, Nature + 10. Urvi will try to trace the parties way back using her knowledge of the area around them and how they arrived at the crypt.

Init 19
Endurance 20
Nature 26

[Sagar]

Init +1. 7

End +2: 22

[attriel]

Using his knowledge of nature and the outdoors, Shere keeps an eye on the stars to help keep them on direction.

Initiative: 5
Endurance: 22
Nature: 15

[Asharad]

Endurance +2= 20

I'll try and use my nature skill to get a sense of our bearings. (+5, so 11)

[Greebo]

Round 1 Endurance checks (pass/fail/needed)
5/0/0

Jacoby, right out of the catacombs thinks he recognizes a landmark and leads the party based on it. However, after half an hour of marching and a confrontation with a dead-end, a consultation of the map reveals that he was mistaken, and it takes another half hour to get back to the start.

Once back at the catacombs, Urvi scours the ground and finds the trail of their own footprints. She's able to follow this trail for quite a long time (no other nature checks may be performed this round).

Shere - because Urvi succeeded at a nature check, you must choose another action. You keep the roll.

Duma - choose another action please

Endurance the entire party holds up quite well against the strain of a forced march at night, even with the high altitudes starting out.

Elapsed time 3 hours

Perception can be re-used. Nature cannot - well you could use it to assist Urvi but w/ her roll, why bother...

[Asharad]

Okay, I'll use insight to see if there is anything that can be done to make the former captives move more quickly.

So...6+10 for insight= 16

[Greebo]

Duma is able to make encouraging conversation with the prisoners (very out of character for the usually stoic Deva), and helps move them along by lifting their spirits, and occasionally even lifting Thurann and carrying him. As a result, the party's pace of progress is improved.

Insight may not be used again in this challenge.

Elapsed time Still 3 hours - Duma's efforts have made up for the time lost with Jacoby's detour.

[attriel]

Shere tries to spot another landmark or something to help the party choose their next direction

Perception 15

[Sagar]

Raj will use diplomacy to keep the extended party calm and moving smoothly forward when faced with uncertainty (got lost) or trials (cold, tired, scrambling over rocks, whatever).

Diplomacy +10, 23 total.

[Greebo]

Duma's insightful efforts have pretty much already accomplished that, Raj - your efforts would be redundant.

[Sagar]

Yeah.. I was kinda worried about that. But they seemed to have most stuff covered.

How about a history check? Using knowledge of past locations of monsters or other dangers in the area to help the party avoid places that have been known to harbor hazards in the past?

"If I remember correctly, that valley was reputed to contain ghosts (or dire wolves or goblins or whatever). Let's skirt the other side of this ridge and avoid that."

History +4 = 17 total.

If that is not what you want, I could occasionally use arcana to scan our way for magical energies - especially fey energies - that often draw monsters to them and could thus be dangerous for us as we travel.

That would be Arcana +7 for 20 total.

[Greebo]

I'll allow history one time - as it counts to recent history. IE: Remembering the course you took.

Raj sees a pathway that looks very familiar, and the party follows it.

Elapsed time: 4 hours.

Shere then sees a landmark he recognizes and leads the party past it. The path looks familiar at first, but starts to seem less and less so as you proceed, despite your confidence that the landmark you spotted was familiar. This path is a LOT like the route you came along before...but...not quite the same.

You're convinced you are going a different way - still in the right general direction mind you - when the path you follow enters a narrow ravine. However, since you are going the right general direction you press on.

Please position yourselves at the southern end of the map.

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[Quervo]

place jacoby at M41

[Sagar]

M42 for Raj.

[Greebo]

I promise never to make a map this freaking huge again.

[DinbinFanfoom]

I promise never to make a map this freaking huge again.LOL, you're a masochist, for sure!

[Asharad]

o42 will suit me fine.

[attriel]

I'll go to L42, and I imagine Urvi would be at N41 next to Jacoby

[Greebo]

atty: That seems inconsistent with the party marching order of urvi in front, jacoby in the rear.

[Sagar]

Remember, we have people to protect.

[attriel]

atty: That seems inconsistent with the party marching order of urvi in front, jacoby in the rear.

Forgot that. I'll let her post then.

BTW, are we going N or S?

[Kiir]

M40 for Urvi then

[Greebo]

Forgot that. I'll let her post then.

BTW, are we going N or S?

Up. ;)

[Greebo]

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Thank you.

Now please move your characters 1 round worth of movement (or less if you like) so I can bring the prisoners on the map. :)

[Kiir]

Urvi will move to 28M, keeping an eye out for anything that might trouble the party (Perception +8)

Perception 27

[Greebo]

Just single move speeds please - I just need to get the prisoners on the map.

[Sagar]

Is that a narrow path to the left and right? Is there anything about this area (aside from the fact that is has a map) that makes us uneasy?

[Greebo]

No, that is sloping terrain. You are in a narrow, canyon like valley between two ridges.

[Kiir]

Then N34

[attriel]

'I have a bad feeling about this ...'

Move forward 6 squares, staying on the road. I don't have the map up right now.

[Asharad]

I'll also move forward 6 squares.

[Greebo]

I'm gonna move everyone up relative the same distance then.

[Greebo]

This canyon winds between two ridges. Suddenly, chittering, armored buglike creatures emerge from the ground just north of you and quickly move in your direction.

[Asharad]

Yikes!

I'll do a nature check, just to see!

Yup. Bugs.

[Greebo]

Oh yeah - initiative please :)

[DinbinFanfoom]

Do they have little emblems on their nose that look like a V on top of a W?

[Asharad]

INiative!+1

[Greebo]

Do they have little emblems on their nose that look like a V on top of a W?

A tall barbarian female looking like a shaman appears at the other end of the road. The bugs turn, face her, and shoot flaming lava out of their mouths, causing the female to erupt in flames and die screaming.

The bugs then turn back and look at you.

[Kiir]

Init, and Nature check

Init 12
Nature 26

[Greebo]

Kruthiks are chitinous reptilian hunters that form small hives underground. They use their superior numbers to overwhelm and devour all other nearby creatures. Kruthiks hunt methodically, stripping one area of prey before expanding their territory. They butcher their kills and carry treasure back to their nesting warrens. Mauled carcasses and strange tracks that look as if they were made by spikes are sure signs of a kruthik horde.

Kruthiks communicate with one another through a complex series of insectlike chitters and reptilian hisses. These sounds can often be heard in advance of a kruthik attack. Kruthiks hatch from eggs and undergo several metamorphoses during their life cycle. Hatchlings grow into young, but young and adults enter a hard cocoon to change into the next larger breed of kruthik.

Kruthiks take the scent of their own dead as a warning, and they avoid areas where many other kruthiks have died. Slaying enough kruthiks in one area might drive the remaining hive elsewhere.

[Sagar]

Init, +1 = 9 total

Looks like we've got a job to do. We stop 'em now or they'll overrun the whole area!

[Quervo]

Ini +2, 17

[attriel]

an attack? in this totally non-descript area that has a detailed map for no particular reason?

what were the ODDS man!

How hard did you tweak the numbers to make us hit that encounter we missed on the way out? :o

Init 9

[Greebo]

an attack? in this totally non-descript area that has a detailed map for no particular reason?

what were the ODDS man!

How hard did you tweak the numbers to make us hit that encounter we missed on the way out? :o

Init 9

You were hitting it either way. It was a question of letting you start at range, or having them appear in the middle of the party as you passed by. I'm trying to get you to 3rd before you move on to the next adventure, and you actually skipped more than one possible encounter. Even with this, it may not be enough.

[Shiz]

No exp fairy?

[Greebo]

InitCombatantDmgTHPA/PSurgesHealsEffectsDailies Used24Adult 10????-?24Adult 20????-?17Jacoby Intar21/30036/82-Song of Courage12Urvi39/424210/130Filth Fever - Initial - Lose 1 surge; 5 DR - EONTForm of Restless Panther9Rajkelleran Stormclaw28/28025/70Filth Fever - Lose 1 surge, -2 AC/Fort/Reflex; Lightning Breath7Tor Shere33/34018/90-5Young 10????-?5Young 20????-?4Duma25/25027/70-

The two full grown Kruthik advance, but clearly more slowly than they are able.

[Greebo]

No exp fairy?

Mooch

[Sagar]

I suggest we hold back until they are close enough to hit. Watch the sides for adds, these guys live underground and could come up anywhere.

[Quervo]

jacoby is going to ready an action for the first thing to get in range (10 from me)

Standard action readied - Eyebite (14 vs Will, 6 damage)

[attriel]

Attempting to spread out a bit so that Raj can use his area spells, Shere moves forward to I30 (Move), and readies himself to swing if anything comes close enough to hit.

'We'll need to protect the others. We can't spread out too far, but we can at least try not to get in each other's way.'

[Greebo]

Jacoby waits. (Trigger: enemy in range; response: eyebite)

Go ahead and give me rolls for when/if they get in range this round.

Next, Urvi...

[Kiir]

Urvi moves up to M29 and readies her Strength of Stone attack for when one of the Kruthiks gets into range.

[Greebo]

Urvi advances, and waits. (Action: Strength of Stone; trigger: Enemy in range)
Go ahead and give me rolls for if they reach you this round.

Raj

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[Sagar]

Raj will move to 035 and ready Dragonfrost for the first mob that gets within range (10 squares. 6 vs Fort. 1d8+4 cold. Push north 1 square.)

But before that, Raj will look around to see if any other mobs are closing in.

Perception +2

[Greebo]

Raj also advances and prepares to fire. (Trigger: Enemy in range. Action: Dragon Frost). He also looks around, but the sun gets in his eyes.

And Shere advances and waits (trigger specified, action not - please clarify and provide rolls).

The two younger Kruthik's move forward as fast as they can, but it's too far for anyone to hit them, yet.

Duma

[Greebo]

Well, round 1 was exciting! ;)

[Asharad]

I'll move to O32 and get ready to hit whatever comes within 10 with Avenging Light.

attack:22 vs fort
damage:13

[attriel]

Actually, yaknow what? I'm not going to sacrifice my init. I'll just go full defensive this round

[Greebo]

Actually, yaknow what? I'm not going to sacrifice my init. I'll just go full defensive this round

You don't sacrifice your init if the trigger doesn't execute. If you stay triggered and you come around to your turn again, you simply start over.

[attriel]

You don't sacrifice your init if the trigger doesn't execute. If you stay triggered and you come around to your turn again, you simply start over.

But if I don't trigger, then it's the same as me not doing anything. So I'm going to not do anything this round and save my init for next round

[Greebo]

I'm fine with you choosing not to execute your trigger, but not with applying total defense after your turn had already been started.

[Greebo]

Duma also advances and readies an attack. (Trigger: Enemy in range)

[attriel]

I'm fine with you choosing not to execute your trigger, but not with applying total defense after your turn had already been started.


Total Defense is a Standard, so I still get a move. But whatever. I'll keep the move then stand there not doing anything at all

[Greebo]

The adult Kruthiks advance at full speed this time, but continue to take odd side steps instead of moving in a straight line.

Nobody is in range of anyone yet.
InitCombatantDmgTHPA/PSurgesHealsEffectsDailies Used24Adult 10????-?24Adult 20????-?17Jacoby Intar21/30036/82-Song of Courage12Urvi39/424210/130Filth Fever - Initial - Lose 1 surge; 5 DR - EONTForm of Restless Panther9Rajkelleran Stormclaw28/28025/70Filth Fever - Lose 1 surge, -2 AC/Fort/Reflex; Lightning Breath7Tor Shere33/34018/90-5Young 10????-?5Young 20????-?4Duma25/25027/70-

Jacoby... trigger goes unfired. Roll discarded. Your turn.

[Greebo]

Total Defense is a Standard, so I still get a move. But whatever. I'll keep the move then stand there not doing anything at all

See discussion thread.

[Quervo]

Move to L29, and use cutting blast against adult 1

24 vs Will, 12 damage, and pull adult 1 forward to M22

[Greebo]

Urvi, Raj & Shere

Trying to get updates in batches if possible.

[Sagar]

Raj will move north to O29 and cast dragonfrost at young 1. (R10, +6 vs Fort, d8+4 cold damage, push north 1 square.)

19 vs Fort
5 damage
Push north 1

[attriel]

Moving from i30, Shere advances to i27 (Move) and then summons the power of Sehanine to link the two adults together (Standard: Shared Madness: +6 vs Will @ P20, 1d10+5 psychic, second target in sight takes equal @M20), declaring his oath of enmity at the same time (Minor: @P20)

11 vs Will
I'm not even rolling damage

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[Kiir]

Urvi moves to N26 (move action) and then readies Strength of Stone if any of the creatures come into her range (+7 vs AC, 1d12+4 Damage, +4 temp hit points, standard action).

[Greebo]

Jacoby advances to within range and sends a cutting [-]blast[/-] words (please try to use correct power names) against the first adult Kruthik. (Cutting Words +6 vs Will, d8+4 Psychic damage, rng 10, pull target 2 squares: this is copied from your character post - the +4 should be a +5)

The harsh words fly across the field, laced with magic, and (24 vs. will) slice into the reptile's brain (12 dmg), as it's dragged magically forward. (You said pull 1, but gave M22 which was a pull 2, so I used pull 2.)

Urvi advances along the road partly, and readies herself for the oncoming reptiles (trigger: enemy in range: response; strength of stone)

Raj advances and sends forth a blast of cold at one of the young Kruthik, and the cold slams into it (19 vs. fort), pushing it back as it is frostbitten (5 dmg).

Shere (starting position fixed) advances from I30 to I27 and tries to link the two Kruthik's in Madness but (11 vs will) cannot penetrate their minds. He declares an oath against the first adult (unspecified), laden with more curses than usual...

The young kruthik move in synch to flank Urvi on the diagonal (1 moves and readies, 2 moves and attacks, 1 attacks).

Seeing her opportunity, Urvi attacks the first to move in range (#1; init reset) and her axe (22 vs. ac) slices the young reptile (6 dmg; +4 thp)

The first misses (11 vs ac), but the second (25 vs. ac) lands a solid claw mark on urvi's back (9 dmg - 4thp = 5 dmg).

InitCombatantDmgTHPA/PSurgesHealsEffectsDailies Used24Adult 112????-?24Adult 20????-?17Jacoby Intar21/30036/82-Song of Courage9Rajkelleran Stormclaw28/28025/70Filth Fever - Lose 1 surge, -2 AC/Fort/Reflex; Lightning Breath7Tor Shere33/34018/90Emnity - Adult 15Young 16????-?5Young 20????-?4Urvi34/420210/130Filth Fever - Initial - Lose 1 surge; 5 DR - EONTForm of Restless Panther4Duma25/25027/70-

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Duma...

[Asharad]

I will hit the KY1 with Avenging Light

Attack:+5 vs fort (18)
dam,age:1d10+4 (12)

[Greebo]

Duma blasts (18 vs. fort) the first young Kruthik with a blast of searing light (12 dmg).

Adult 1 sends a pair of spikes out from its ... well you're not sure, you've never seen anything like it before ... but the spikes fly out at Urvi (crit) and Jacoby (fumble). Urvi feels the spike enter her flesh (6 dmg) and a burning sensation starts to spread through her (ongoing 5 poison, save ends)

Adult 2 advances slightly, and fires a similar pair of spikes, at Urvi (9 vs. AC) and Duma (25 vs. ac). Duma is lanced deeply (9 dmg) and also feels the burning pain of poison (5 ongoing poison, SE).

InitCombatantDmgTHPA/PSurgesHealsEffectsDailies Used24Adult 112????-?24Adult 20????-?17Jacoby Intar21/30036/82-Song of Courage9Rajkelleran Stormclaw28/28025/70Filth Fever - Lose 1 surge, -2 AC/Fort/Reflex; Lightning Breath7Tor Shere33/34018/90Emnity - Adult 15Young 118????-?5Young 20????-?4Urvi28/420210/130Filth Fever - Initial - Lose 1 surge; Poison Ongoing 5 (SE)Form of Restless Panther4Duma16/25027/70Poison ongoing 5(se)

[attriel]

Not actually unspecified, I specified @P20, which is actually KA2, I wasn't sure if the other had any cover, or if it mattered to Oath

Shere steps forward to flank the Young opposite Urvi (Move: L24), hoping that the adults will focus not on Duma.

He then brings his flail down at the young, bringing retribution with it (Standard: Bond of Retribution: +7 vs AC, 1d10+4 dmg, 2 Radiant if something else attacks me)

9 damage, if a 15 (I forgot the +2 from flanking) vs AC hits

[Greebo]

Ok so you want the oath on KA2. Fixing.
Shere - roll an immediate saving throw please

[attriel]

YUUURK!!!

[Sagar]

Raj will shift 2 spaces west to get a clear shot at Young 1. There, he will fire another dragonfrost at the critter (+6 vs Fort, d8+7 damage).

18 to hit
8 damage
push 1 north

[Quervo]

Jacoby will move across to Raj and then up into P28 to Flank KY 2 and will make a Guiding Strike.

+8 vs AC, d8+4 dmg, -2 to defense of choice till EoNT,

13 vs AC, 6 damage, -2 to AC till EoNT

[Greebo]

DM Note I forgot to advise you as part of the knowledge check that the Kruthik are very quick nippy and any creature that ends it's turn adjacent to a Kruthik will take 2 damage from the constant nibbling and biting (aura 1: gnashing horde - an enemy that ends its turn in the aura takes 2 damage.) Since I forgot to advise you, I will not apply this aura until the next turn you post or update to an action you provide (shere, see below).

Jacoby cuts across the field and flanks Young #2, but (13 vs. AC) isn't able to make a connection.

Raj moves to get a better shot and sends a blast of cold (18 vs. fort) at Young #1 which connects solidly, pushing it back as it freezes the reptile (8 dmg; bloodied).

InitCombatantDmgTHPA/PSurgesHealsEffectsDailies Used24Adult 112????-?24Adult 20????-?17Jacoby Intar21/30036/82-Song of Courage9Rajkelleran Stormclaw28/28025/70Filth Fever - Lose 1 surge, -2 AC/Fort/Reflex; Lightning Breath7Tor Shere33/34018/90Emnity - Adult 25Young 124????Bloodied; ?5Young 20????-?4Urvi28/420210/130Filth Fever - Initial - Lose 1 surge; Poison Ongoing 5 (SE)Form of Restless Panther4Duma16/25027/70Poison ongoing 5(se)

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Shere the target has moved. Do you wish to change your action/move? Saving throw will be retained if needed - aura will be in effect for you.

[attriel]

I guess I'll go to N25, attack the same one still, but without the flank I'm guessing that I miss now

[Greebo]

N25 - so lateral along N26 until you can diagnoal up to N25 from M26?

[attriel]

Yeah, walk up next to urvi, then corner up.

[Greebo]

Shere you take one step to the east (J26) and the ground shifts under your feet. Fortunately (saving throw passed) you manage to hold your balance and stay upright as part of the soil collapses under you. Now alerted to the danger (and suddenly understanding why the Kruthrik were taking such odd routes in other places), you note (passive perception) that the ground to your east and south (J26 - M28) is very unstable looking. The hole you didn't fall in appears to go down into some kind of warren - now appearing disused.

Move interrupted - may be resumed. No other actions yet applied.

[Greebo]

Waiting on Shere to amend his move.

[attriel]

L25

[Greebo]

Shere having narrowly avoided a serious falling risk, changes course and approaches the Kruthik, but shaken by his brush with certain depth, misses completely (13 vs. AC). The Kruthik nibbles him (2 dmg)

The 1st young shifts south again, and bites at Urvi again (not marked but hey, she's flanked). The bite is solid (22+2 vs. AC17), and Urvi is bitten (5 dmg).

The second young stays put and also presses the advantage, and from his advantageous position scores a perfect bite (crit: 25+2=27 vs ac17). Urvi reels in pain! (10 dmg; bloodied).

InitCombatantDmgTHPA/PSurgesHealsEffectsDailies Used24Adult 112????-?24Adult 20????-?17Jacoby Intar21/30036/82-Song of Courage9Rajkelleran Stormclaw28/28025/70Filth Fever - Lose 1 surge, -2 AC/Fort/Reflex; Lightning Breath7Tor Shere31/34018/90Emnity - Adult 25Young 124????Bloodied; ?5Young 20????-?4Urvi13/420210/130Bloodied; Filth Fever - Initial - Lose 1 surge; Poison Ongoing 5 (SE)Form of Restless Panther4Duma16/25027/70Poison ongoing 5(se)

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Urvi...

[Asharad]

I will use blades of astral fire centered on Urvi, assuming she doesn't move during her turn. (I am not smart, I just spent 15 seconds trying to figure out why spell check didn't know how to spell "Urvi")

Attack:+5 vs reflex
KY1 16 vs relfex
KY2 23 vs reflex
damage:9

Urvi get +5 to her ac until eont.

[Kiir]

Urvi calls upon her second wind to help heal her (+ 12 hit points, 10 from surge +2 from tribe of enduring mountain, +2 to all defenses, also gain crushing earthsong, add con mod +4 to AC until the EoNT). She will then mark young 1 and 2. Then using her AP point she will call upon the hungry earth (+7 vs Fort, each enemy in burst 1, 1d12+4 damage, all terrain in burst counts as difficult until EoNT for enemies).

5 + 7 = 12 vs fort young 1
8 + 7 = 15 vs fort young 2
7 + 4 = 11 damage

[Greebo]

Urvi fails to use font of life, and suffers 5 damage from poisoning. She gathers her strength (2nd wind applied), and calls upon earth to protect her (Crushing earthstrength +4 to DMG after 2nd wind. She marks the young and attacks using her reserves (AP used). She misses #1 (12 vs fort) but hits (15+2 flanking vs fort) the other, and it reels in pain (7+4+4 dmg = 15). She then forgets to make her saving throw.

Difficult terrain for enemies surrounding Urvi.

Duma unleashes the fiery blades around Urvi, adding to her defenses (+5AC) and those blades slice both Kruthik (16;23 vs. ref), causing even more dmg (9 ea; #2 now bloodied).

InitCombatantDmgTHPA/PSurgesHealsEffectsDailies Used24Adult 112????-?24Adult 20????-?17Jacoby Intar21/30036/82-Song of Courage9Rajkelleran Stormclaw28/28025/70Filth Fever - Lose 1 surge, -2 AC/Fort/Reflex; Lightning Breath7Tor Shere31/34018/90Emnity - Adult 25Young 133????Bloodied; Mark -> Urvi?5Young 224????Bloodied; Mark -> Urvi?4Urvi20/4202-110/13-10Bloodied; Filth Fever - Initial - Lose 1 surge; Poison Ongoing 5 (SE); +2 all def, eontForm of Restless Panther4Duma16/25027/70Poison ongoing 5(se)

Adults - neither of them seem able to fling more spikes, for now, so both advance upon their prey, flanking Shere and Jacoby, forming a lizard biped conga line. Each adult claws at its prey (21+2 vs. shere AC, 22+2 vs. Jacoby AC), both cutting the flesh of your allies badly (Shere: 11 dmg; Jacoby: 13 dmg - bloodied)

InitCombatantDmgTHPA/PSurgesHealsEffectsDailies Used24Adult 112????-?24Adult 20????-?17Jacoby Intar8/30036/82Bloodied; Song of Courage9Rajkelleran Stormclaw28/28025/70Filth Fever - Lose 1 surge, -2 AC/Fort/Reflex; Lightning Breath7Tor Shere20/34018/90Emnity - Adult 25Young 133????Bloodied; Mark -> Urvi?5Young 224????Bloodied; Mark -> Urvi?4Urvi20/4202-110/13-10Bloodied; Filth Fever - Initial - Lose 1 surge; Poison Ongoing 5 (SE); +2 all def, eontForm of Restless Panther4Duma16/25027/70Poison ongoing 5(se)

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[Quervo]

Majestic Word on Urvi, surge +4 as minor action, Guiding Strike on KY2

17 vs AC with CA, 5 damage and -2 to AC till EONT

[attriel]

Shift 1 square up to L24 (Move), and Bond of Retribution on the Young 1 in front of me (Standard: Bond of Retribution: +7 vs AC, 1d10+4 dmg, 2 Radiant if something else attacks me, +2 for flanking)

Crit (29 vs AC), 14 dmg

[Sagar]

Raj will fire another dragonfrost at the Young 1 to break up the flanking. (+6 vs Fort, d8+7 damage).

18 vs Fort, Young 1
10 damage
push 1 north

Raj will then use an AP to try to blast adult 1 out of flanking position. DF vs Adult 2:

14 vs Fort
12 damage if hit
Push east 1

[Greebo]

I forgot to assign Urvi her 4 points of damage from the aura's. Lucky her.

Jacoby sends healing magic to Urvi, who looks somewhat better (+14 hps; not bloodied), and then strikes with his sword at the 2nd young Kruthik (17 vs. ac) hitting, but only weakly (5 dmg). Still, the attack leaves the lizard with weakened defenses. Both lizards flanking Jacoby nip him. (4 dmg, aura).

Raj - sends a blast of frost at the first young kruthik (18 vs. fort) and the cold is too much for the lizard (10 dmg, dead). ....

Raj you cannot push Adult 1 east 1. Shere is there. Do you mean west?

Shere your target is dead. Adjust move please.

InitCombatantDmgTHPA/PSurgesHealsEffectsDailies Used24Adult 112????-?24Adult 20????-?17Jacoby Intar17/30036/82-1-Song of Courage9Rajkelleran Stormclaw28/2802-15/70Filth Fever - Lose 1 surge, -2 AC/Fort/Reflex; Lightning Breath7Tor Shere20/34018/90Emnity - Adult 25Young 229????Bloodied; Mark -> Urvi; -2AC, EONT Jacoby?4Urvi34/4202-110/13-10Filth Fever - Initial - Lose 1 surge; Poison Ongoing 5 (SE); +2 all def, eontForm of Restless Panther4Duma16/25027/70Poison ongoing 5(se)

[Sagar]

That would be adult 2 - east one space. My apologies.

[Greebo]

Ok - Raj gets pushy with Adult 2! (14 v. fort - just hits; 12 dmg, pushed)

So need shere's updated move.

[Asharad]

I will try to hit Young2 with avenging light.

Attack:23 vs fort
damage:9+4= 13

If Young2 is dead I will attack adult2 instead.

[attriel]

Shere doesn't move and attacks adult 1 (if he's who's next to me)

[Greebo]

Raj finishes up his attack with extra flair, firing a blast of cold at the second adult which (14 vs. fort) just hits, freezing it and sliding it east.

Shere stands firm, and slams his flail solidly into the meaty flesh of the first Adult (crit; 29 vs. ac; 14 dmg; retribution)

Young Kruthik shifts away from it's flankers (NE 1), then starts digging a tunnel, and vanishes from your sight. You can hear rumbling under the earth but aren't sure of it's exact location anymore. Roll perception to attempt to locate - brazier indicates last known location.

InitCombatantDmgTHPA/PSurgesHealsEffectsDailies Used24Adult 126????-?24Adult 212????-?17Jacoby Intar17/30036/82-1-Song of Courage9Rajkelleran Stormclaw28/2802-15/70Filth Fever - Lose 1 surge, -2 AC/Fort/Reflex; Lightning Breath7Tor Shere20/34018/90Emnity - Adult 2; Retribution, Adult 15Young 229????Bloodied; Mark -> Urvi; -2AC, EONT Jacoby; Subterranian?4Urvi34/4202-110/13-10Filth Fever - Initial - Lose 1 surge; Poison Ongoing 5 (SE); +2 all def, eontForm of Restless Panther4Duma16/25027/70Poison ongoing 5(se)

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Duma your target is not visible but is not dead. Go for adult 2 after Urvi?

Urvi...your move.

[Asharad]

Duma your target is not visible but is not dead. Go for adult 2 after Urvi?



That will b fine. I'll move to o29 so I can see it clearly.

[Kiir]

Font of Life (free), move to L24 (N26 - M25 - L24, move action), mark adult 1 (free action), Perception roll to find young K (+8 free action I assume, if not then will do as long as minor action), and then attack adult 1 with Strength of Stone (standard action, +7 vs AC, 1d12+4 damage, +4 thp), save again if font failed (free).

Font Fail
Perception 18
attack 13 vs ac
save vs poison 12

[Greebo]

Urvi tries to resist the poison coursing through her system, but fails (7 sv; font of life; 5 dmg). She then moves NW to attack the first adult. As she moves, she can hear the young kruthrik moving under the dirt.
You hear it at N24, moving northwest

She swings at the adult kruthik (13 vs. ac) but the swing is wide of the mark. The poison burning within her fades away (save: 12)

Duma sends a blast of light at the 2nd adult (23 vs. fort) which sears the lizard.

The first adult shifts, then moves northwest, scrambling up the slope to the north west and gaining a position of height. As it does, you see spikes starting to sprout from its jaws - like those it fired at you before, poisoning the members of your party that were hit. (recharged)

The second adult also moves northwest, and double moves, making it partway up the embankment. He makes a hacking noise but no spikes appear (recharge failed).

InitCombatantDmgTHPA/PSurgesHealsEffectsDailies Used24Adult 126????-?24Adult 225????-?17Jacoby Intar17/30036/82-1-Song of Courage9Rajkelleran Stormclaw28/2802-15/70Filth Fever - Lose 1 surge, -2 AC/Fort/Reflex; Lightning Breath7Tor Shere20/34018/90Emnity - Adult 2; Retribution, Adult 15Young 229????Bloodied; Mark -> Urvi; -2AC, EONT Jacoby; Subterranian?4Urvi29/4202-110/13-10Filth Fever - Initial - Lose 1 surge; Form of Restless Panther4Duma16/25027/70Poison ongoing 5(se)


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Jacoby

[Quervo]

use cutting words on Adult 1, 17 vs will, 12 damage pull 2 to I23. AP rinse and repeat

(doesn't someone have the ability to allow an ally to reroll an attack roll. If so and it hasnt been used yet can i use it?)

[attriel]

That's me, and it's on Adult 2, sorry.

[attriel]

What does it take to go up the hill, Greebo? Can I melee Adult 2 from I20?

[Greebo]

Difficult terrain - it'll take 2 move to enter the square, but you'll be able to hit anything adjacent if you do.

Difficult going up, only, not down.

[Greebo]

Jacoby sends cutting words out at the first adult which psychically pierce the lizards defenses (17 vs. will), dragging it down the slope and towards the party as it's mind screams in pain (12 dmg; bloodied). He tries again (AP use) but this time the lizard realizes that it's a lizard and doesn't care WHAT Jacoby thinks. (9 vs. will)

InitCombatantDmgTHPA/PSurgesHealsEffectsDailies Used24Adult 126????Bloodied; ?24Adult 225????-?17Jacoby Intar17/3003-16/82-1-Song of Courage9Rajkelleran Stormclaw28/2802-15/70Filth Fever - Lose 1 surge, -2 AC/Fort/Reflex; Lightning Breath7Tor Shere20/34018/90Emnity - Adult 2; Retribution, Adult 15Young 229????Bloodied; Mark -> Urvi; -2AC, EONT Jacoby; Subterranian?4Urvi29/4202-110/13-10Filth Fever - Initial - Lose 1 surge; Form of Restless Panther4Duma16/25027/70Poison ongoing 5(se)

Raj, Shere

[attriel]

Well, thanks for posting Jacoby's, otherwise I'd've just had to change my moves around :o

Shere moves to close on Adult 1, drawing it's attention so that Urvi can flank it (Move: L25-H25-G24-H23)

He then brings his flail around, hoping to cave the creature's head in (Standard: Bond of Retribution: +7 vs AC, 1d10+4 Dmg, 2 Radiant if something else attacks me), but failing miserably.

[Greebo]

Looking for Raj's move.

[Sagar]

Raj will look for young 2 (perception +2).

He will then fire dragonfrost at adult 1 (no push, +6 vs fort, d8+7 cold damage)

Bah.. I had a feeling I shouldn't have put perception first.

22 perception - young location

12 vs Fort, Adult 1
14 damage if hit, no push.

And sorry for the delay. Had to take Jennifer to the doctor. It turns out she has swine flu.
Folks at work are all aflutter now.

[Quervo]

Ick sagar.... you be careful, that stuff is the grossness. I hope she gets over it quickly

[Greebo]

Raj
See previous spoiler for Urvi - the young hasn't moved since she detected it

The blast of cold fired by Raj goes past the head of the Kruthik - missing (12 vs. fort).

Hope Jen is feeling better!

Shere moves to set up a flank on the first adult. He swings and misses. His miss is forgivable, on account that he was probably distracted by the sound of rumbling coming from the rocky area he has approached.

[Greebo]

Shere takes damage from the gnashing teeth of the Kruthik (end turn adjacent; 2 dmg).

Duma - You caught a lucky break. You should be down 10 hps from poison. I missed it, so you don't lose it.

Young kruthik 2 --- stays underground. He might have moved - you'll need to roll perception to be sure.

InitCombatantDmgTHPA/PSurgesHealsEffectsDailies Used24Adult 126????Bloodied; ?24Adult 225????-?17Jacoby Intar17/3003-16/82-1-Song of Courage9Rajkelleran Stormclaw28/2802-15/70Filth Fever - Lose 1 surge, -2 AC/Fort/Reflex; Lightning Breath7Tor Shere18/34018/90Emnity - Adult 2; Retribution, Adult 15Young 229????Bloodied; Mark -> Urvi; Subterranian?4Urvi29/4202-110/13-10Filth Fever - Initial - Lose 1 surge; Form of Restless Panther4Duma16/25027/70Poison ongoing 5(se)

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Urvi & Duma

[Asharad]

I saved during my last turn and got a 20.

I will move to j29.

I'll hit adult 1 with avenging light

Attack Adult1: 20 vs Fort
damage:14

[attriel]

Assunimg Tor doesn't move I will center Blades of Astral Fire on him ( I believe I have LOS on him and so the burst should get both crawlies.


Tor already went

[Greebo]

Duma already used astral fire.

Now I don't feel so bad about forgetting to poison you anyway. :)

[Asharad]

Duma already used astral fire.

Now I don't feel so bad about forgetting to poison you anyway. :)

huh, I did. Wasn't even that long ago...

EDITED MY ORIGINAL POST

[Kiir]

Urvi will move to J23 (move action), she will then call upon stone's endurance (resist 5 all damage until EONT, minor), she will then mark Adult 1 (free), and swing at him using strength of stone (+9 (7 + 2 combat advantage/flanking) vs AC, 1d12+4 damage, +4 temp hit points, standard action). And then she will use perception to see if she can tell where the young one has moved too, if she can she will let the rest of the group know where it is (free +8 perception).

Attack 16 + 9 = 25 vs AC
Damage 3 + 4 = 7
Perception 17 + 8 = 25

[Greebo]

Urvi flanks Adult 1, and wraps herself in protective energies of the earth (+5 DR, EONT). She swings her axe as she challenges the adult (marked) and the axe swings true (25 vs. ac). The kruthik roars in pain (7 dmg). With her super heightened battle senses, she also detects the location of the underground Kruthik Young.
K22

Duma thumbs his nose at the god's attempts to poison him and walks closer to the fray. He sends out a blast of light at the first adult (20 vs. ref) which gives it a nasty case of sunburn (14 dmg; bloodied).

[Greebo]

InitCombatantDmgTHPA/PSurgesHealsEffectsDailies Used24Adult 147????Bloodied; Mark -> Urvi?24Adult 225????-?17Jacoby Intar17/3003-16/82-1-Song of Courage9Rajkelleran Stormclaw28/2802-15/70Filth Fever - Lose 1 surge, -2 AC/Fort/Reflex; Lightning Breath7Tor Shere18/34018/90Emnity - Adult 2; Retribution, Adult 15Young 229????Bloodied; Subterranian?4Urvi29/4202-110/13-10Filth Fever - Initial - Lose 1 surge; 5DR All - EONTForm of Restless Panther4Duma16/25027/70-


Adult 1 shifts north.

Adult 2 shifts south. He gags, but no new spikes appear (recharge fails).

Both attack Shere. (#1 at a minus 2 penalty). The first swipes, missing badly (9-2+2=9 vs. AC). The other lands a solid blow (19+2 vs. AC17) and claws Shere (9 dmg; bloodied)

A deep rumbling shakes the area and the ground erupts with small Kruthik (hatchlings) from the rocks above the slope. They rush down the hill at Urvi and Shere, surrounding them. (speed 8 originating from the 4 rocky squares).

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Two hatchlings attack Shere (22;16), and two attack Urvi (12, 18). Each is hit once, but Urvi is shielded from any damage by her earth powers. Shere, however, is not so lucky. (4 dmg).

InitCombatantDmgTHPA/PSurgesHealsEffectsDailies Used24Adult 147????Bloodied; Mark -> Urvi?24Adult 225????-?19Hatchlings0????-?17Jacoby Intar17/3003-16/82-1-Song of Courage9Rajkelleran Stormclaw28/2802-15/70Filth Fever - Lose 1 surge, -2 AC/Fort/Reflex; Lightning Breath7Tor Shere5/34018/90Bloodied; Emnity - Adult 2; Retribution, Adult 15Young 229????Bloodied; Subterranian?4Urvi29/4202-110/13-10Filth Fever - Initial - Lose 1 surge; 5DR All - EONTForm of Restless Panther4Duma16/25027/70-

[Greebo]

Note: Adult 1 should not have been showing as bloodied previously. Database malfunction - somehow the bloodied formula got replaced with a hard value that threw off the spreadsheet. So 27 was not the bloodied value.

[Kiir]

As Adult 1 attacks Shere, Urvi calls upon Warden's Fury and attacks the beast since it removed it's focus off her (imm interupt, +7 vs AC, 1d12+4 damage and grants CA to me and my allies until EONT).

24 vs AC
8 damage

[Greebo]

And the Adult, as he shifts, takes a nasty blow from Urvi's axe that disorients him. (Grants CA to all, EONT Urvi)

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[attriel]

Waiting for Jacoby and Raj, so I know what I'm still facing ... go go gadget heal & nuke!

[Quervo]

Move Jacoby to M23, and use 2 minors to toss 2 heals towards Tor...

H1 = bard heal, surge +4,
H2= Cleric Heal, surge +1d6

for a total of 2 surges and +10 hps

[Greebo]

Jacoby moves forward and intertwines his music and his divine powers, creating a blessed song of restoration which fills Shere with a new sense of life and vigor. (+26 hps; daily used).

InitCombatantDmgTHPA/PSurgesHealsEffectsDailies Used24Adult 155????Bloodied; Mark -> Urvi; Grants CA, EONT Urvi?24Adult 225????-?19Hatchlings0????-?17Jacoby Intar17/3003-16/82-2-Song of Courage; Healing Word9Rajkelleran Stormclaw28/2802-15/70Filth Fever - Lose 1 surge, -2 AC/Fort/Reflex; Lightning Breath7Tor Shere31/34018/90Emnity - Adult 2; Retribution, Adult 15Young 229????Bloodied; Subterranian?4Urvi29/4202-110/13-10Filth Fever - Initial - Lose 1 surge; 5DR All - EONTForm of Restless Panther4Duma16/25027/70-

[attriel]

dependent on what Raj does, I'll (Move: Shift) to G23 or H24, whichever doesn't leave me flanked. If both still do, then G23; I want to hit adult 2, I'd like to not be flanked, and I can only shift 1 square. So if the situation changes, thats the parameters I'm going for folks

Shere, his enmity target once again having chosen to close, shifts away from Adult 1 (Move: Shift, see note), and brings his flail around not once, but twice (AP) (Standard: Bond of Retribution: +7 vs AC, 1d10+4 dmg, +2Radiant if I'm hit by another opponent)

23 vs AC, 10 DMG
26 vs AC, 10 DMG

[Greebo]

Raj, tis your move. Looks like Shere and Urvi have internet on a limited basis anyway.

[Sagar]

Raj will move to H27 (6 spaces). There, he will cast Tempest Breath on KA1 and KH3.
(+6 vs Ref, 2d6+7 acid damage. Target can't gain CA until EoRNT. I gain concealment until EoNT.

9 vs KA, ref
19 vs Hatchling, ref
9 damage
No CA for the hatchling

I gain concealment.

At least that takes out 3 CA attacks.

[Greebo]

Do you mean KA2?

[Sagar]

Err. Yes. KA2

[Greebo]

Raj moves to the west, considers frying Shere for a moment, then thinks better of it and sends a blast of noxious liquid out before him. Adult 2 simply ducks its head, but the hatchling in the blast inhales green liquid and exhales smoke (dead). The acidic smoke wraps Raj in a protective shield hiding him from view (concealment), and gives his robe a rather tie-dye effect... (acidwash).

Shere shifts south, and swings his flail against the second adult, in a flurry of attacks that catch the reptile off guard both times (23, 26 vs. AC; 10+10 dmg; bloodied). As shere concludes his turn, the reptile snaps and bites him (2 dmg), just for being too close.

The Young Kruthik emerges from the ground just to the east of Urvi, and immediately claws at her (22 vs. AC). The claw passes her defenses but she's still shielded by magic (8-5=3dmg).

InitCombatantDmgTHPA/PSurgesHealsEffectsDailies Used24Adult 155????Bloodied; Mark -> Urvi; Grants CA, EONT Urvi?24Adult 245????Bloodied; No CA possible, EONT Raj?19Hatchlings0????-?17Jacoby Intar17/3003-16/82-2-Song of Courage; Healing Word9Rajkelleran Stormclaw28/2802-15/70Filth Fever - Lose 1 surge, -2 AC/Fort/Reflex; Concealment EONTLightning Breath7Tor Shere29/3401-18/90Emnity - Adult 2; Retribution, Adult 25Young 229????Bloodied; ?4Urvi26/4202-110/13-10Filth Fever - Initial - Lose 1 surge; 5DR All - EONTForm of Restless Panther4Duma16/25027/70-

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Urvi, Duma

[Asharad]

Move to g28

Hit adult 2 with avenging light using preservers rebuke.

Attack:15 (6+4(PR)+5) vs fort
Damage:13...although that's gotta be damn near a miss.

[Greebo]

Actually, it hits, soon as we get a move from Urvi...

[Greebo]

Which may not be till Wednesday...

[Kiir]

Shift to J24 (move), then mark hatchling 1 and young 2 (free), then call upon the Strength of Stone and swing against young 2 (+7 vs AC, 1d12+4 damage, +4 temp hit points, standard). If she kills young 1 she will then use Triumphant Vigor (minor, 1d6 + 6 hit points).

[Greebo]

Urvi shifts south, and marks 2 of the 4 enemies around her, leaving the others to do as they wish. Her swing at the young hatchling goes far off the mark.

Duma sends forth a blast of light which just slips past the adult's defenses, and hits him square in the face (15 vs. fort; 13 damage). The reptile roars in pain!

InitCombatantDmgTHPA/PSurgesHealsEffectsDailies Used24Adult 155????Bloodied; Mark -> Urvi; Grants CA, EONT Urvi?24Adult 258????Bloodied; No CA possible, EONT Raj?19Hatchling 20????-?19Hatchling 10????Mark -> Urvi?19Hatchling 40????-?17Jacoby Intar17/3003-16/82-2-Song of Courage; Healing Word9Rajkelleran Stormclaw28/2802-15/70Filth Fever - Lose 1 surge, -2 AC/Fort/Reflex; Concealment EONTLightning Breath7Tor Shere29/3401-18/90Emnity - Adult 2; Retribution, Adult 25Young 229????Bloodied; Mark -> Urvi?4Urvi26/4202-110/13-10Filth Fever - Initial - Lose 1 surge; 5DR All - EONTForm of Restless Panther4Duma16/25027/70-

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[Greebo]

Oh yes- Urvi, adjacent to 2 Kruthik's, is bitten in passing by both as she completes her actions. (4 hps)

Both adults try to cough up new spikes to fling, but fail. The gagging sound is revolting. Adult 2 shifts SE and Adult 1 moves SW, flanking Shere. They both claw at shere (17; 14 vs. ac) but only one lands a blow, and Shere looks visibly relieved, even as he flinches from the pain (12 dmg; bloodied).

The hatchlings - #1 shifts SW, #2 also moves SW, and #4 moves south, and Urvi is flanked again. #1 and #2 claw at Urvi, while #4 claws at Shere (20, 14, 7 vs. AC17 all around). Only #1 hits, and Urvi is bloodied (5 hps)

InitCombatantDmgTHPA/PSurgesHealsEffectsDailies Used24Adult 155????Bloodied; Mark -> Urvi?24Adult 258????Bloodied; No CA possible, EONT Raj?19Hatchling 20????-?19Hatchling 10????Mark -> Urvi?19Hatchling 40????-?17Jacoby Intar17/3003-16/82-2-Song of Courage; Healing Word9Rajkelleran Stormclaw28/2802-15/70Filth Fever - Lose 1 surge, -2 AC/Fort/Reflex; Concealment EONTLightning Breath7Tor Shere17/3401-18/90Bloodied; Emnity - Adult 2; Retribution, Adult 25Young 229????Bloodied; Mark -> Urvi?4Urvi17/4202-110/13-10Bloodied; Filth Fever - Initial - Lose 1 surge; Form of Restless Panther4Duma16/25027/70-

Jacoby, Raj, Shere

[attriel]

Which adult hit shere?

Shere's primal nature rises to the fore, his teeth lengthen and his eyes shining (Minor: Razorclaw Shifting: +2 Speed, +1 AC/Reflex EOE), he then shifts a step (Move: G25) and attacks Adult 2 Standard: Bond of Retribution: +7 vs AC, 1d10+4 dmg, +2Radiant if I'm hit by another opponent)

16 vs AC, 14 dmg if that somehow hits

[Sagar]

Raj will move to E26 (move) and yell, "Shere... DUCK!" He will then cast burning spray centered on F24 - trying hard to miss Shere. +6 vs Ref to hit, d8+4 damage. Fire shield on me - next to hit me takes 3 fire damage.

From the top:

Hatchling 1: 17+6 vs Ref
Adult 1: 17+6 vs Ref
Shere: natural 1 (nice duck)
Adult 2: 9+6 vs Ref

7 fire damage to all hit.

[Greebo]

Which adult hit shere?


#1 - I always go in numeric order when I post the totals. So adult 2 should have taken 2 damage from retribution:
InitCombatantDmgTHPA/PSurgesHealsEffectsDailies Used24Adult 155????Bloodied; Mark -> Urvi; Grants CA, EONT Urvi?24Adult 260????Bloodied; No CA possible, EONT Raj?19Hatchling 20????-?19Hatchling 10????Mark -> Urvi?19Hatchling 40????-?17Jacoby Intar17/3003-16/82-2-Song of Courage; Healing Word9Rajkelleran Stormclaw28/2802-15/70Filth Fever - Lose 1 surge, -2 AC/Fort/Reflex; Concealment EONTLightning Breath7Tor Shere17/3401-18/90Bloodied; Emnity - Adult 2; Retribution, Adult 25Young 229????Bloodied; Mark -> Urvi?4Urvi17/4202-110/13-10Bloodied; Filth Fever - Initial - Lose 1 surge; Form of Restless Panther4Duma16/25027/70-

[attriel]

Jacoby brandishes his wand and quickly strikes with his cutting Words at Hatchling 2, hoping to clear Urvi's flank (Standard: Cutting Words, +6 vs Will, 1d8+5 psychic damage, pull 2 (can't pull))

12 vs Will, Hatchling 2
6 Psychic damage if that somehow works :o

[Greebo]

Jacoby is shocked to find that his poor psychic assault (12 vs. will) penetrates the defenses of Hatchling 2, and it falls over dead.

Raj
I think you meant, in order, F26, G24, and Hatchling 4. Correct me if I'm wrong.
Raj climbs halfway up the steep slope shouts, "SHERE! DUCK!" and drops a blast of fire on the ground near Shere which spreads out and engulfs all three reptiles near Shere. Shere, who understands common, ducks in PLENTY of time. The lizards, who do not speak common, are shocked as the fire covers them in burning agony (23, 23, 15 vs. ref; hit hit hit). Adult 2 and Hatchling 4 collapse, ready for seasoning as tonight's dinner. Adult 1 is looking in sorry shape indeed.

InitCombatantDmgTHPA/PSurgesHealsEffectsDailies Used24Adult 162????Bloodied; ?19Hatchling 10????Mark -> Urvi?17Jacoby Intar17/3003-16/82-2-Song of Courage; Healing Word9Rajkelleran Stormclaw28/2802-15/70Filth Fever - Lose 1 surge, -2 AC/Fort/Reflex; Concealment EONTLightning Breath7Tor Shere17/3401-18/90Bloodied; Emnity - Adult 2; Retribution, Adult 25Young 229????Bloodied; Mark -> Urvi?4Urvi17/4202-110/13-10Bloodied; Filth Fever - Initial - Lose 1 surge; Form of Restless Panther4Duma16/25027/70-

Shere, seeing no need to move, stands his ground, and swings his flail at the last adult (16 vs. ac), but just manages to miss. He gets nibbled by the last adult for his troubles. (2 dmg)

The young Kruthrik shifts west, to flank, and bites at Urvi, but fumbles and almost bites himself as Urvi dances out of his reach easily.

InitCombatantDmgTHPA/PSurgesHealsEffectsDailies Used24Adult 162????Bloodied; ?19Hatchling 10????Mark -> Urvi?17Jacoby Intar17/3003-16/82-2-Song of Courage; Healing Word9Rajkelleran Stormclaw28/2802-15/70Filth Fever - Lose 1 surge, -2 AC/Fort/Reflex; Concealment EONTLightning Breath7Tor Shere15/3401-18/90Bloodied; Razorclaw shifting: +2 spd, +1ac/ref EOE5Young 229????Bloodied; Mark -> Urvi?4Urvi17/4202-110/13-10Bloodied; Filth Fever - Initial - Lose 1 surge; Form of Restless Panther4Duma16/25027/70-

Urvi and Duma

[Greebo]

http://www.primeaxiom.com/rpgt/scene.asp?ID=n32pn38ys5txw1skpyd22iznx8xk42lejihgo e5odorliohkmg9dya4ujtb4n2xk

[Kiir]

Urvi marks hatchling 1 and young 2 (free), she then calls upon stone's strength as she swings at hatchling 1 (+7 vs AC, 1d12+4 damage, +4 thp, standard) and will use her triumphant vigor if she kills it (1d6+6 hit points, minor, must have reduced an enemy to 0 hit points this turn).

19 vs AC vs hatchling 1
10 damage
4 thp
8 hit points

[Greebo]

Short version - Urvi flattens it. Detail later.

Duma?

[Asharad]

I'll hit adult1 with...avenging light and preservers rebuke.

Attack:5 vs fort=17 vs fort?
damage:15

[Greebo]

I'll hit adult1 with...avenging light and preservers rebuke.

Attack:5 vs fort=17 vs fort?
damage:15

Uh - 8+5 = 13 - how do you get to 17?

[attriel]

Uh - 8+5 = 13 - how do you get to 17?

Wondered that too ... MoaTL? (not that he rolled it, but I think that's how it's used?)

[Greebo]

Wondered that too ... MoaTL? (not that he rolled it, but I think that's how it's used?)

Maybe, but that would require a pesky die roll

[Asharad]

I added four from Preservers Rebuke. I read it wrong and thought that it was adult 1 and not adult2 that hit him.

[Greebo]

It was Adult 1 that hit shere last round - ah and I do see you mentioned preservers rebuke. Ok got it.

[Greebo]

Incensed with the last adult, Duma rebukes it for its harm to shere, blasting through the Kruthik's defenses, and (17 vs. fort) the powerful blast of divine light from Duma's hand fries the Kruthrik to a leathery husk (15 dam; dead)

The last hatchling takes a bite at Urvi (24+2 (ca) vs. AC; hit) landing a nibble on her leg (4 dmg).

InitCombatantDmgTHPA/PSurgesHealsEffectsDailies Used19Hatchling 10????Mark -> Urvi?17Jacoby Intar17/3003-16/82-2-Song of Courage; Healing Word9Rajkelleran Stormclaw28/2802-15/70Filth Fever - Lose 1 surge, -2 AC/Fort/Reflex; Concealment EONTLightning Breath7Tor Shere15/3401-18/90Bloodied; Razorclaw shifting: +2 spd, +1ac/ref EOE5Young 229????Bloodied; Mark -> Urvi?4Urvi13/4202-110/13-10Bloodied; Filth Fever - Initial - Lose 1 surge; Form of Restless Panther4Duma16/25027/70-

http://www.primeaxiom.com/rpgt/scene.asp?ID=n32pn38ys5txw1skpyd22iznx8xk42lejihgo e5odorliohkmg9dya4ujtb4n2xk

Jacoby, Raj, Shere

[Quervo]

With a snappy retort and some Cutting Words, Jacoby takes aim at the last Hatchling, but has no effect.

(guessing with an 8 vs will)

[Greebo]

Jacoby, inspired by the death of Adult 1, shouts "AND SO'S YOUR MOTHER" at the remaining Kruthik...but they don't speak common - and that WAS their mother...so even if they did understand him, the insult would have been lost upon them...

[Greebo]

Raj...

[Sagar]

Sorry. Didn't realize it was my turn.

Raj will cast Dragonfrost at the hatchling: +6 vs Fort, d8+7, push 1 on hit (to K-24)

20 vs Fort
13 damage
Push 1

[attriel]

If I can get to J22 without an OA (Move: H24-H22-I21-J22), I will, otherwise I23 (Move: H24-I23)

Tor then lashes into his new enemy (Minor: Oath of Enmity: Young2) with his flail (Standard: Bond of Retribution: +7 vs AC, 1d10+4 dmg, +2Radiant if)

17 vs AC Young 2 (19 if I get to J22 for the Flank)
8 Damage

[Greebo]

Raj sends a blast of cold at the hatchling that catches it unawares (20 vs. fort; hit) and freezes it solid (dead).

Shere moves north along the slope and partway up it and uses it to propel himself around in an arc behind the last reptile, opposite from Urvi. He declares emnity at the reptile and swings his flail (17+2 vs. ac) clearing its defenses (hit) and breaking a few of its ribs (8 dmg).

The reptile is clearly out matched, but it pays this no heed as it claws again, probably for the last time, at Urvi. The sharp talons just slip past her defenses (17 vs. ac17) and scratch her deeply (10 hps). Urvi is looking very unsteady, indeed.

InitCombatantDmgTHPA/PSurgesHealsEffectsDailies Used17Jacoby Intar17/3003-16/82-2-Song of Courage; Healing Word9Rajkelleran Stormclaw28/2802-15/70Filth Fever - Lose 1 surge, -2 AC/Fort/Reflex; Concealment EONTLightning Breath7Tor Shere15/3401-18/90Bloodied; Razorclaw shifting: +2 spd, +1ac/ref EOE5Young 237????Bloodied; Mark -> Urvi?4Urvi3/4202-110/13-10Bloodied; Filth Fever - Initial - Lose 1 surge; Form of Restless Panther4Duma16/25027/70-

Everyone...

[attriel]

Shere will do it again if it comes around that far (Standard: Bond of Retribution: +7 vs AC, 1d10+4 dmg, +2Radiant if)

18 vs AC (20 if still flanking)
5 damage.

[Greebo]

Oh you bastard - you left Young 2 with 1 hp.

STOP LEAVING MY MOBS WITH 1 HP!!!
Shere finishes the fight - bringing his flail down on the young Kruthik's side. More ribs crack. The young one roars, and rears - and then wails in pain as a broken rib punctures something vital. It collapses to the ground and is no more.

End of combat.

[Sagar]

We will move back to protect the townsfolk and we'll all take 5 to rest, reset and surge back to full health as needed.

[attriel]

Shere will use 1 surge, which I think is +4 from Jacoby, so +12 HP 27/34

[Quervo]

Jacoby will surge as well

[Greebo]

I'll use 3 surges for Urvi to regain full health back from 3 hps

InitCombatantDmgTHPA/PSurgesHealsEffectsDailies Used17Jacoby Intar28/30026/82-Song of Courage; Healing Word9Rajkelleran Stormclaw28/28015/70Filth Fever - Lose 1 surge, -2 AC/Fort/Reflex; Concealment EONTLightning Breath7Tor Shere27/34008/90-4Urvi42/42016/130Filth Fever - Initial - Lose 1 surge; Form of Restless Panther4Duma16/25027/70-

After a short rest by the side of the road, the way is clear for you to return to Brindol.

[Asharad]

Sorry. Just assume I surged once too, please.

[Greebo]

Noted

[Sagar]

Raj will examine the bug corpses and the surround area for valuables before we head out.

Do I remember anything of the bugs being worthwhile?

Arcane +7
Nature +1

[Greebo]

You've got no sense of anything unusual here (arcana).

Nature - no check necessary - earlier roll covered. Their reptilian hides could be used to make hide armor - but not of any special quality.

[Sagar]

Ok. Bug spleens are not useful as uber ingredients in potions or anything.

Finish search for valuable of more mundane sorts, group up and head out!

[Greebo]

The search is fruitless - plenty of gore and splatter, not a sign of anything of actual value.

The remainder of your journey to Brindol is uneventful until you start to get close to town. About an hour outside of town, your approach is noted, and people start running ahead of you to herald your return with the rescued prisoners.

The city itself has clearly been recovering from the attacks that set this whole adventure in motion. Many burned buildings have been taken down - rubble has been cleared - and the city is showing signs of returning to its normal state. As you enter the northeast gate, you can also hear sounds of cheering, which get louder and louder as you approach the city center. Coming around a bend in the road, you are shocked to see throngs of people lining the streets, cheering and waving garlands and ringing bells.

You have returned as triumphant heroes, rescuers of the city's own!

As you approach the throngs, a line of city guards forms on either side, and you are escorted with full honors up to the main gate of city hall.

Upon arrival at the main gate, the former prisoners are escorted away into the sheltering arms of priests and healers, while you are shown into a banquet hall that has been hastily decorated. The fare is simple, clearly prepared quickly, but more and more is coming. You are served generous portions of food and drink (nothing alcoholic, however) - but there is no sign of any of the City Councilors as of yet.

[Greebo]

Any input from the party at this point?

[attriel]

Shere eats for a bit before deciding that the day has been wearying. 'We must rest, it has been a long day with much travel.'

[Sagar]

Raj wants to find the town council. He thinks we should let them know we recovered the people taken and killed a few. He also thinks we should not mention the emmissary. Just in case said individual is in town or there is a leak.

[Greebo]

After about an hour, long enough that you've eaten your fill and are starting to feel overwhelmed by drowsiness after your long several days, someone who clearly works in an administrative function enters the room.

"Good people - the Council appreciates that you are tired, but asks that you remain here a while longer. They are questioning our citizens and will be with you just as soon as possible."

He then makes for the door.

[attriel]

Loading, please wait ...

Shere shrugs at his compatriots, and waits.

[Greebo]

The party decides to wait as long as it takes - and more time passes...and more...and just when you've about had enough despite your earlier resolve, the doors open and the City Elders enter the room, led by Councilmember Troyas, who sports a beaming smile even as the apologies start coming from his mouth.

"My friends!", he cries, "We are SO sorry to have kept you waiting all this time, but we needed to see to our lost citizens and hear their stories, and as you no doubt know, after their ordeal, they needed much patience and gentle handling."

"Jalissa, Zerriksa and Adronsius have filled us in on your daring exploits, while the Castellan has told us in detail how well treated you were and how much care you took with our relics, such as they are. Mirtala is being tended to by our healers - we can only pray to the Gods that she will one day recover, although I think your tender ministries on her rescue helped ensure that day will come, and poor young Thurann will be returned to his mother, and the Guards will see to their welfare. It is a pity that his father, Captain Kartenix, was lost, but we were thrilled at the tale of how you saved Thurann from the very jaws of death!"

"Our town is in your debt, truly, and you have our sincerest gratitude!" With this, all five members of the Council of Brindol bow deeply to you. Rising, he adds, "Henceforth, you shall be heralded throughout Elsir Vale as 'True Friends of Brindol'! Tomorrow, at high noon, we shall hold a public celebration in your honor, and you shall be presented with the Key to the City. For today, please, rest, enjoy our hospitality, and stay in our official Guest House. In the morning, we will meet with you for further debriefings - simply to make sure our accounts are correct you understand - for the histories - and then the celebrations will commence in earnest."

Do you have any questions/comments for the Council at this time, or do you prefer to wait for the morning?

[attriel]

'Of course. They have been through harrowing troubles, they must be attended to. Tell the boy ... Tell him we're sorry about his father. Tell him to pray. His father gave his life to protect him. To protect his mother, and the entire town. Tell him to pray for his father's strength and his compassion. Tell him to love. To Live.

[-]'I think we should rest.' I assume it's late, I thought we were getting here in the evening, but I've lost all track of time[/-]

Edit, well, never mind that part. Might as well stay up a few hours and have the discussion now, I s'pose, rather than sleeping for 16 hours to do it in the morning :o More in a bit, have to run again now. But someone else, feel free to chime in!

[Greebo]

Mid afternoon at this point.

[attriel]

Mid afternoon at this point.

Well, then, strike my "we go to bed" line :o

Have to run right now, we need to figure out what we're telling them and how. Especially if there might be a mole, guys

[Greebo]

Do you want to do anything in particular with the rest of the day, since your debriefing will come in the morning?

Or shall we skip to, "Later that evening" OOTS style?

[attriel]

When we're done talking to the counselors, Shere will retire to the temple and pray.

Meanwhile, three hours later, Shere eats some more and retires to their quarters for the night.

[Greebo]

With little delay, the Counselors wish you all a restful day and night, and request your presence in the council chambers an hour after breakfast the next morning.

Shere sets off to meditate. The rest of you...

[Kiir]

Urvi is going shopping for hide armor, and then she'll probably wander the shops a bit before heading back to go to bed.

[Asharad]

Duma will also wander around the shops a bit, just to get a sense of the town.

[Greebo]

Urvi - give me a d100 roll please

Duma wanders Brindol, exploring. This is a smallish city - only a few thousand residents - largely agricultural. There is one major Cathedral (17), dedicated to Pelor lord of Agriculture, and a few smaller temples (16, 8) - Melora (spring) and Erathis (civilization). The city hall (18) you are familiar with. A militia/guard house (13) and the major inns (11, 21, 19) are all near the city center. There is no central market district, but there are the basic shops scattered around the city - a smithy, a leather worker, stables, general store, and so forth. Other noted points on the map are major figures in the city - the council members, priests, etc.

[Kiir]

roll

[Greebo]

Urvi meanders around town in search of a leather shop. She finds the only leather worker on the western side of town. Most of the wares are commonly used leather items - pouches, jerkins, and the like. However, on display in the back of the shop is a reddish tinged suit of hide armor which is of surprising quality for the shop.

Upon seeing it, Urvi's eyes widen - this is the kind of armor that appeals to her deeply!

[Kiir]

Urvi looks at the armor longingly, but doubts she has the money to afford it, she looks around for the shop owner/leather worker though to talk to him and see how much it is. "Excuse, is there anyone here that can help me, I would like to buy some hide armor, and I am wondering how much the reddish tinged suit is."

[Greebo]

A wizened old half-elf totters in slowly from the back room in response to Urvi's call. "Sorry, miss, didn't hear you come in - my hearing isn't.... goodness you're a big girl! You're down from the mountains, yes? So ye like this armor? Yes it cleaned up nicely - belonged to my nephew back during his adventuring days, but twas too risky for him so he moved to Overlook - opened up a small shop in the Forgeworks district. He wanted me to loan him the money but I told him, 'Jenal, ye don't get loans from family!' So he sold it to me, and I paid him far too much for it to help him get started. He swore by the armor, said it saves his life more than a few times. Reminds me of his great uncle on his mothers side - long friends of the family we all are you see. Always had a blood line on that side that yearned for adventure..."

The dialogue seems likely to continue for a good long time if you do not forget your manners soon...

[Greebo]

Don't make me continue rambling...

[Greebo]

Duma, as you are wandering the town, you pass by a shop dealing in leatherworks, and, glancing in, see Urvi within the shop. She seems dazed.

[Asharad]

Duma will walk in and shake Urvi to try and snap her out of it.

He notices her staring at the armor and asks the shopkeeper how much it is.

[Greebo]

The shopkeeper appears somewhat perturbed by the interruption, but regains his composure. "Ah, yes, well as I was telling your...friend?...here - the young lady I mean - I bought this armor from family to help set them up in business in Overlook. I couldn't even think to recover my costs for less than a thousand gold."

[Asharad]

"That's far more than we could hope to afford. Good day."

DUma will pull the dazed and confused Urvi from the store.

[Greebo]

"What? You're adventurers aren't you? You aren't even going to haggle just a little bit? Hmph!"

[Sagar]

Raj wanders by.

"What's going on here?"
Looking from Urvi to the merchant to the armor, he decides to help.

"You must forgive my friend, good merchant. She is a bit daft at times. Ferocious fighter in a pinch, but daft." Raj twirls his finger in a circle around his ear and looks pityingly at Urvi.

"So she fancies the armor, does she? Perhaps we can come to an accomodation.. what with the fighting coming. It would be a shame for the town to burn because one good piece of armor stayed on display instead of on one of the towns foremost defenders..."

Raj will continue to haggle.. complimenting the man on his fine shop and his obvious wealth, playing on fears of conflict, and generally working him towards feeling it's in his enlightened self interest to sell the armor cheap to Urvi.

Bluff +10
Diplomacy +10

(I'll roll Bluff d20, dipl d20 and a d100. Hopefully, that will cover what you need.)

[Greebo]

Raj, who happens to have seen Duma entering the shop as he did his own exploring, enters moments after.

"Oh, are you all together? Well now see here - what is this talk of fighting coming? The so called *spit* red hand got fought off! And I hear them prisoners got rescued by some adventurers who got back earlier today...wait a minute - "
(bluff fail)

"You aren't one of those fellows are you? Rumors are flying - but you can't be - I heard you was all at Council today! So - is there really fighting coming? What really happened?"
(diplomacy success)

[Kiir]

Urvi looks at the rest of the group and lets Raj continue talking, she isn't daft though, she is just kind of put off guard by the armor, after all, she just wanted basic hide armor to improve what she had, it isn't like she has more then 150 gold anyways.

[Greebo]

When Urvi is able to tear her eyes away from the amazing suit of red tinged hide on the special stand (which you think MUST be magical but aren't sure...(roll arcana)), you do note that there is ordinary looking hide armor on the rack to one side.

If you prefer to just buy that, update your character sheet and deduct the PH cost.

[Asharad]

Arcana check, just to see

[Asharad]

Urvi, can you wear chain? I've got this rebuking armor, which is awesome. But I get hit a lot less than I thought I would.

[Kiir]

Nope, hide is the best I can wear. Urvi is willing to let Raj haggle for the armor, if she can get magic armor she isn't going to say no to it, but she is also perfectly happy with basic hide armor if they can't get the magic hide armor.

[Greebo]

After some examination, Duma determines that this is Bloodcut armor (Level 4; +1).

When bloodied, at the cost of a healing surge, this armor's power grants you resist 10 to all damage until the end of your next turn.

There is no limit on the number of uses, other than the number of surges you have.

[Sagar]

Raj will lean forward conspiratorially and give the man a sizzling story about the hobgoblins and skeletons and even the wight! Lowering his voice even more, he draws the man closer.."I probably shouldn't tell you this, but I think someone is trying to destroy the town. We found evidence.. " Raj will suddenly come to his senses, slide back a bit, and say "I've probably said too much already. But I can assure you, we'll be front and center trying to protect the town and keep the monsters out of your shops and your homes. If you could see your way to a good deal here, it would help immensely."

diplomacy(?) +10

[Greebo]

"Well I'll tell you what - I'm willing to lower the price a bit cause of what y'all have done for our people, say thank you, but I'm not listening to no rumor mongering and going into a panic. I can bring the price down to 850 gold but no lower!"
(Intimidation fail)

[Asharad]

Duma indicated his own armor.

"This is highly magical chain armor which I recently acquired while rescuing the citizens and artifacts of this town. In many ways this is historical armor in that while it is very valuable in and of itself, it is also a relic of an important part of this town's history. It is akin to owning the sword that Ur'Al Sarag used to slay the Green Dragon of Tarlumad, or the magic Dwarf rune helm of the God-King of Underneath, both items I am certain a man of your experience is well familiar with.

However, my companion saved my life while in the foul keep where your fellow citizens were being held in torment. I would, of course, like to show my gratitude and thus would consider selling this armor to you. Its resale value to you, given it's history in this area is probably quite substantial.

We would, of course, want this old hide armor and some additional remuneration for it. But I am certain that we can come to some understanding."

(I dunno what I need to roll. I'm not bluffing, he probably really can get more for this armor that it is worth given the story behind it.)

[Greebo]

Diplomacy please, Duma

[attriel]

Shere sits in quiet contemplation at the temple.

I'm not in this scene.

[Asharad]

Diplomacy+1

[Greebo]

The old half elf eyes you up and down. Then he takes a look at your armor. Then a closer look. He spends several minutes examining it, in fact.

Finally he returns to his counter.

"Hmm. Well, Deva, you speak truth about your armor - I know what it is - although I'm afraid you have over estimated it somewhat. Tis fine armor, but it is not the superior of that fine piece of hide we be discussing. Nor is it the lessor - I'd call them equal.

I'll tell ye - I'm not in the habit of trading in, but ye all did do right by our town. I heard the stories of the night of the raid and the Ogre in the streets. I've heard descriptions matching yours of the heroes who took it down.

So - I'll match ye - armor for armor. But ye can ferget any extra. I'll take yer chain as it is, but I'll be spending a good three days cleaning it, say thank ye, so I won't be paying you for the cleaning bill as well as the exchange.

What say you, do we have a deal?"

[Asharad]

That will be fine.

I assume (maybe incorrectly) that I can wear urvi's armor? also, I have a spare set of chainmail I would like to sell.

Does he have any leather armor laying around that is better than what urvi is wearing but not magical?

[Greebo]

He has leather and hide armor, but nothing better than what you already have. The Bloodcut Armor is a rarity - and this isn't a town that deals in rarities much.

"If you want to find fancier stuff - ye should try Overlook. Jenal writes often and raves about what he's seen there. Why he was telling me about this one time..."

I'll do you the mercy of assuming you zone out on his rambling at this point...

[Greebo]

So Ash you want to trade in your magical chain for the bloodcut hide armor for Urvi. That deal is acceptable - adjust your charactersheets please.

And then you want to sell your regular chain for hide? I"m confused by that...

[Asharad]

Yeah, I'll trade the rebuking chain for the hide for urvi.

I've got an extra set of chainmail I just want to sell (my original chainmail), assuming I can wear the armor that urvi currently has on. I dont get hit as often as I thought I would and the movement penalty associated with the heavy armor has proven to be a bigger pain in the ass than any damage taken.

I was just asking is he had anything that was a little better than what Urvi has.

[Greebo]

Deva and Goliath are both medium sized, so you can both wear the same armor.

Tell me THAT makes sense...

[Lycos]

Jacoby standing in the background with a blank look on his face and looking dazed. Appears to have become more aware for some reason. "Guys, unless you need me. I'm going to go check on the Hart and Horn. I wonder how its going over there. If anything changes, come grab me over there. Otherwise, I will look for you.

*heading over to the Hart and Horn*

[Greebo]

Jacoby traverses the familiar streets of his home town back to where this strange twist of events began for him - where his life suddenly came into sharp focus...

And finds that the burned out building is boarded over, and "For Sale" and "Closed due to Fire" signs are plastered on the walls.

[Lycos]

Jacoby traverses the familiar streets of his home town back to where this strange twist of events began for him - where his life suddenly came into sharp focus...

And finds that the burned out building is boarded over, and "For Sale" and "Closed due to Fire" signs are plastered on the walls.

Look to see if anyone is around who I recognize.

[Greebo]

The barman and the barmaid were the only two people you really knew from the bar, and they died in the assault on Brindol. Of the regulars you used to recognize, you see none about - they've likely gravitated to other bars.

Nobody seems to notice you looking somewhat wistfully at the burned out shell of a bar.

[Lycos]

Well, I'll walk about looking for another bar. If I don't find one shortly, I'll ask a few people as to the location of the nearest bar. :D

[Greebo]

Just realized you guys were waiting on ME...

Oops.

Duma skilfully negotiates a trade of his rebuking chain +1 for blood cut armor +1 for Urvi, and also manages to trade his old chain mail for a set of hide armor for himself.

Jacoby, who has lived in Brindol for years, knows where the other taverns are. There are a few alternatives - all within walking distance (all of Brindol is, after all, only half a mile long and a quarter mile wide). "The Red Dragon" is nearest, but a seedy joint. "Travellers Rest" is near the main bridge, respectable but not often used by locals, and "Huzzah", a basement tavern operated by a local small time military hero of minimal fame, is on the east end of town. At Huzzah, everyone may know your name, but they don't care.

[Greebo]

Urvi, Duma - update character sheets

[Lycos]

Huzzah it is. Sounds more fun. I need some fun after all this work. I'll take my instrument and go to the tavern. My goal is either to get a little side job, or if they don't want to pay me, I'll do some fun songs and stories for the adoring fans. :D

[Greebo]

Jacoby arrives at "Huzzah" in the late afternoon. The bar is currently empty, being as the work day isn't really over yet.

A tall, slender, not quite middle-aged man is behind the bar, whistling. Two waitresses are tidying up the tables and chairs in preparation for the evening rush.

[Lycos]

Jacoby will approach the man at the bar. He'll say "Good day", and introduce himself.

"I'm looking for some work possibly. It might be short term, but I do a fair bit of singing and story telling. I'd like to know if you need anyone to help draw in the people for you? I used to work at the old burned out bar, the Hart and Horn."

[Greebo]

The bartender seems happy to see you, he says "Well we're always interested in new talent - but we've also got regular bands. We do auditions once a month - the first Monday. Come back then by all means!"

[attriel]

Meanwhile, the next morning ...

Shere enters the council chambers with his cohorts, although it seems that Raj and Jacoby are both a little shellshocked after a nights rest. Raj has been strangely silent, and Jacoby is somewhat manically animated.

'Good morning, good Councillors.' Upon request, Shere will begin to relay the story of what they found had happened, leaving out the note that Sinruth had, and the mention it made of someone more powerful with an interest in the destruction of Brindol. He tells the story calmly and straightforwardly, with no attempts to embellish or enhance, or even to make it particularly interesting and exciting. He ignores the sounds coming from Jacoby as he quivers, listening to such an epic tale be told so ... blandly.

'Sehanine tells me that we should return to the crypts. Perhaps there is some clue that we have missed that would explain where this Sinruth got such a well structured group. Or why the wights were in league with him. Certainly the undead would have made his assault that night all the more potent, but they did not come with him. And they were given only a single prisoner. She tells me there is more to be learned, and the crypts would be the place this second trail would link with the one we have exterminated already.'

I'm bored, I'm moving us forward. I've been praying FOREVER here, and now Jacoby has decided to go on a pubcrawl :o

[Greebo]

The council takes in your words - and asks questions - but as time passes you begin to think that they are not terribly concerned about much beyond the apparent destruction of the "Red Hand" leadership.

After two long hours of Tor Shere leading the debriefing with interjections from the rest of the party, Councilman Troyas stands and addresses you. "Friends of Brindol, the council will take your concerns under advisement, but as you have seen, the city is still recovering from the assault of Sinruth's goblins. By your own testimony, the leadership both of the living and the dead in Rivenroar have been destroyed. Our focus, then, must be upon restoring our city and reassuring the people that the danger has been dealt with.

"Further, we are hearing rumblings from the west - from the mountain city of Overlook - that they are facing their own troubles. With Rivenroar and the Hand dealt with, we must keep the few extra resources we have free to aid our allies, should we be called upon. As such, I think it unlikely that the Council will commission any such return to Rivenroar - but if you decide to return on your own, we will gladly take any news.

"But now - you have eaten, you have rested, and Brindol needs to celebrate it's new heroes. Come, my friends - it is time for you to be properly introduced to the city!"

If you have anything to add/ask, this is the time, else I will progress the events of the day shortly...

[Lycos]

Nothing to add. Let's move it along. I guess we'll have to discuss going to the crypts. Although, I don't know that we have anything else pressing in the works, do we?


I'm bored, I'm moving us forward. I've been praying FOREVER here, and now Jacoby has decided to go on a pubcrawl


I'm all for moving things along. I'm not intentionally moving us through a "pubcrawl". I'm a bard and I didn't see any other forth coming adventure. We're not rich, so going back to my primary job seemed appropriate for the character.

[Sagar]

Keep it up. You're doing fine. And I would like to go back to Rivenroar.

[Greebo]

With the debriefing concluded, you are taken out onto the balcony of the Council Chambers, overlooking the courtyard in the center of town.

The whole time you've been in the meeting, you've heard the rumble of a crowd getting louder and louder. As you are taken out, you hear yourselves introduced as 'The Heroes of Brindol', 'The Valiant Saviors of our People' and hailed as "Preserving our valiant history by recovering our treasured artifacts".

When you are taken out to the balcony, the roar becomes deafening. You can only stand and wave at the grateful citizens of Brindol.

After 10 minutes or so of cheering, you are taken back inside, and advised to stay indoors until the crowd disperses. It takes over an hour before you can head out again...

[Lycos]

Well, there goes our 15 minutes of fame. Do you think they'll remember our names next week? Do they even know our names?

We'll poke our heads outside to see if the people are going to be mobbing us. :D

If all is safe, so where do you guys want to go today?

[attriel]

"We wanted to get back as quickly as possible, I suggest that it's only mid-day, we have time to make it back tonight ..."

[Sagar]

Agreed

[attriel]

The group heads back along their path to Rivenroar, to look for clues as to the identity of the spy and the Emissary.

[Greebo]

Fully rested, well loved by the towns people, and happy in their success thus far, the party heads back to clean up the crypts for good.

Having made the trip previously, and confident now of the route from both directions, the party makes what was previously an 8 hour trip in only 6 hours. The sun is just setting on the horizon as the party returns to the ruins of Castle Rivenroar - but enough light remains to see that the formerly well maintained stairs into the darkness of the crypts have rapidly deteriorated - and the solid looking ceiling before now seems ... treacherous at best.

Raj and Shere, sensitive to the magical forces, notice that the feeling they had before of arcane power flowing through the crypts is gone. It would appear that with the death of the Lords of Rivenroar, the source of power preserving this crypt has faded.

[Lycos]

Bah, it doesn't look safe. Let's go back home. ;)

[Greebo]

One vote for returning home. Anyone else?

[Lycos]

It was a joke. (notice the winking icon)

[attriel]

Shere looks at the crypts. "I don't think we'll catch the emmisary inside anywhere. They'll probably see this and know that Rivenroar and the Red Hand have fallen again. We could watch from here, see who approaches. Perhaps the emissary, perhaps our spy from the town wanting to see if we were truthful."

[Lycos]

One vote for returning home. Anyone else?

Sorry. Busy with thoughts of sugar plums dancing in my head. ;) :D

[Sagar]

I'm game for camping here for a day or 3 to see what happens.

Anyone able to check this and see if it truly is dangerous to enter or just looks that way?

[Kiir]

No dungoneering skill here, but I am fine with staying a few days to observe.