The Temple of the Eternal Flame IC

[wxdruid]

The night is cold and recent adventures have left you without companions. Here, at the Inn of the Green Wind, you seek further glory and adventure. This night, however, you find neither. Just a bard composing tales.

He pulls out a pipe and lights it, sending ribbons of smoke to the rafters of the inn. Pictures appear within the smoke, weaving an intricate story of a lamp that flames eternal. As you sit enthralled, your head begins to throb and your body goes numb. Tunnel vision sets in and just before unconsciousness claims you, a woman’s voice echoes clearly in your mind, “Now you shall have your vengeance my love.”

Waking, you find yourself sitting in a dark, rank, rat infested cell. Strangely, you cannot remember what landed you in this find predicament. You hear the sharp sounds of metal boots descending a spiral staircase just outside your dungeon cell. The cell door unlocks and bright light streams in, blinding you. A loud voice orders you to step out. “We have work for you.”

JackTR69 - Erisae (http://www.coyotecode.net/profiler/view.php?id=3614)
TKDfirefly - Viktor Getelict (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheets/view.php?id=47826)
oliana0 (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/member.php?u=13788) - Ela Peacemonger (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheets/view.php?id=48131)
dariathalon (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/member.php?u=8118) - Albert (Albie) Moore (http://www.coyotecode.net/profiler/view.php?id=3611)
Akiata - Ellenor Carnesîr (http://www.dndonlinegames.com/view.php?id=67777)
Pwenet (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/member.php?u=27577) - Gike Witchcutter (http://thetangledweb.net/forums/profiler/view_char.php?cid=10828)
The_Snark (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/member.php?u=18069) - Alexis Levantre (http://www.coyotecode.net/profiler/view.php?id=4753)
Lex-kat (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/member.php?u=20190) - Belle Thorngage (http://www.coyotecode.net/profiler/view.php?id=4754)

Surrounded by twenty or so guards, you are marched to a large courtroom. A large man in black and green sits upon an elegant throne; a woman cloaked in red and black stands at his side. She looks you over, coldly. The large man stands and speaks, “I am lord Bayne and this is Kylira. I care not how you came to be in my cells. But, rather than have you rot in my dungeons, I have a need for your skills. I require the wick from the Ever-Burning Sapphire Lamp of Myul Tohlan. You need only to extinguish its flame and return it to me. If you do this, I shall grant you freedom. I might even reward your efforts if you are quick about it.”

The lady removes two rings from her left hand. With incomprehensible words, the rings grow to eight feet in diameter. The circles begin to spin and wobble on the same axis. A bright flash comes from the center and reveals a large temple. You see a large pile of familiar equipment, on the other side.

((Please describe your character and what he or she will do.))

The Temple of the Eternal Flame OOC (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?p=4162256#post4162256)

[Pwenet]

Hearing the cell door open Gike opens one eye before grumbling and rolling back over. His short dwarven frame is covered with series of old scars with his dark black hair and beard traced with a few lines of gray.

"Let me sleep lads. This bed is free and comfortable."

After being "persuaded" by several kicks and punches that it is time to let housekeeping get to work, Gike is escorted into the courtroom, scratching his long beard and muttering to himself. After the lord gives his speech Gike shakes his head.

"Well about time! There are easier ways to get me to do a job for ye. Thank ye overpriced whore for the light show."

Turning towards the portal Gike walks towards it and smiles happily when he sees the equipment on the other side of the portal, including one well-worn greataxe.

"I come to you Winona! Daddy will give you some heads to slice open!"

[JackTR69]

Erisae slowly gets to his feet as the cell door opens, willingly being led by the guards. He knows that it is not yet his time to escape. His body lean and powerful, he is constantly surveying the room with his deep dark eyes. His hands fidget constantly, with no handle of a blade to rest on. After listening to the speech, he replies:
Yes my lord, it will be as you command.
He knows that he can not escape from here, and sees opportunity in the curved and jagged dagger that lies on the other side of the portal atop a shadowy cloak. In those tools of the assassin, he will again find his purpose.

[dariathalon]

Albie Moore

Albie stands in front of the court a man in his early twenties, though his difficult life over the last few years give him the appearance of someone quite a bit older. Most would overshoot a guess at his age by at least 10 years. He wears a colorful robe that is indifferently clean and has been patched in many places. He is of average to large build (6' and almost 200 lbs.). He has a round face with large blue eyes and a bulbous nose. He has short black hair on his head and a bushy black beard.

Just a few short minutes ago he would have been found in his cell, trying to while away the hours by repeating old stories over and over to himself, while pacing back and forth in the limited confines, desperate to have something to do. When the guards came to get him, he eagerly followed. Even though from his perspective he'd only been there for a little while he was already bored with it.

He turns to Lord Bayne and says, "If you'll tell me all you know about this object, I'll gladly do what I can to help you. Being in that cell is drivin' me nuts, as the pirate said about the steering wheel on his groin." He laughs at his own joke, even if no one else does. "So what is there to know about this Lamp? A description, a location, how we might go about extinguishing something that is everburning, anything might help."

[oliana0]

Ela

Ela was about to sing a song when she felt woozy. "Woah, man, I'm totally tripping. Not. Cool. Vengeance? Harsh."

Waking up somewhere she doesn't remember being is not all that uncommon for Ela, but smelly and rats were rare. "The Man, man. I've been caught by the Man. That's so uncool. I don't remember doing anything wrong this time."

Ela contemplates putting up a peaceful protest, but she can't find any chains or other people to lock arms with, so she trudges along down the hall to the rest of the folks involved.

Ela turns to whomever she is standing next (not a guard) and says, "I've been drafted. Can they do that?"

Turning to the guy speaking, "Oh, and if it's an Ever-Burning Flame, how is one supposed to extinguish it? Totally reminds me of a song."

This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine.
This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine.
This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine.
Let it shine, let shine let it shine!

[Akiata]

Unaccustomed to being treated in such a manner, Elle is none too impressed with her captors. Thinking it over serves to get her more and more infuriated, and she has worked up such a temper when the guards come and collect her that she spits in the face of the first one throught the door. She then insists that none shall lay their "filthy paws" on her, but complies with their orders and marches to the coutroom as defiantly as possible.

When she comes face to face with this alleged "Lord" Bayne, and his flusey-sidekick Kylira, she lays on them the evil-est of evil eyes, pouring hatred and fury into every glance.

However.

When her glance catches sight of her gear through the portal, her mood softens at the thought of being reunited with it. Although she does her level best to give the impression of disgust at the audacity of these theiving miscreants.

And actually, the opportunity to plunder a temple is rarely presented in such a straight-forward and effortless fashion, and pragmatist that she is, Elle finds this to be to her satisfaction.

She takes a step forward to the portal and asks, "How will we get back? Will this portal remain?"

[TKDfirefly]

Viktor

Suddenly awken from the banging of cell doors, Viktor wipes his face and clears the sand in his eyes. A little early for me to get up. Thankfully they gave this back to me. He looks happily at the ring on his left hand as he slowly sits on his cot. Without a thought, his eyes glow with power for a few seconds. Now, let me think of who influenced my dreams. First, I had an epic and bloody escape from this god-forsaken prison. That must have been you. Of course it was me. You know you liked it. The destruction, the death, the absolute power. But then you lost your infuence. I distinctly remember helping a village from a threat for free. You are most welcome of that happy dream. I know it is one of your favorites. While these thoughts and similar happen, the guards approach his cell and see a weathered but strong mage arguing with invisible foes. One calls from the opened door, "We have work for you." This does not distract Viktor from his conversation.

One guard goes in and gives Viktor a good knock and repeats the message. This time it works, maybe a little too well. He looks up quickly with a burning desire to give retribution to that hit. Energy (a mix of shadows and green) forms in his right hand. However, Viktor shakes his head and the power disappears. He quietly stands and lets the guard lead out of his cell. As the guard passes him, a soft "Thank you" comes from Viktor.

After listening to the directions from Lord Bayne and the other prisoners comments, Viktor looks directly at the couple. Forcing his voice to remain slow and controlled, he answers, "I will do whatever you ask. I just want my equipment back. Some of it is old while others is new. Either way they are a part of me and I want to feel whole again." The emotions that Viktor was experiencing were just barely able to escape. There was an obvious amount of anger and joy on seeing his supplies. However, there was also a very subtle hint of sadness and relief. So subtle that only a person looking for them would be able to tell.

Every morning Viktor activates the Devil's Sight invocation. It allows him darkvision of 30 ft in normal and magical darkness. It lasts for 24 hrs.

[wxdruid]

The first two enter the portal...no one laughs at the joke.

Lord Bayne stares disdainfully at the rest of his prisoners, The portal will remain, if you finish your task. The lamp is a sapphire lamp and I must have the wick. How you extinguish it is your problem. Either go through the portal or go back to the dungeon.

The guards watch the prisoners, ready to bodily shove them through the portal if they refuse.

[TKDfirefly]

Viktor

Without any help from the guards, Viktor walks through the portal. Yes grab your stuff and leave forever, never to return. What are you doing? Trying to get him killed? Stay with the group. Do not be a pansy. Leave them and fend for yourself. SHUT UP BOTH OF YOU! I am staying with them. Not because I think I have a responsibility but because I want knowledge and power.

Once through, Viktor gathers only his supplies. There was a thought of taking more but that was quickly surpressed. Caringly, he returns everything to where he likes them. He dons a chain shirt that seems to be made of shadows if anyone looks at it long. It seems to blend perfectly with his mage robes. He opens up his backpack and quickly pulls out a cloak and ring. He slips the ring on his right hand and puts the cloak on. Pulling a worn morningstar and dagger from the backpack, he attaches them to his belt. Finally, he closes his pack and slings it on underneath the cloak. A slight grin appears on Viktor's face. There. Now I am ready. Ready to kill. Ready to help. I am ready for both of you to LEAVE ME BE!

Looking back through the portal, Viktor calls, "Are you coming? Because I know that I will need help no matter what the dangers are."

[oliana0]

Ela

"Woah, man. Calm down. Can't go making decisions about walking through random portals in just a few seconds." Ela stares into space for a moment, then shrugs, "Yeah, sure, why not? Should make a good story."

Ela walks distractedly to and then through the portal. She makes it about halfway before she starts singing a somber song with a slight twang to her voice.

How many roads must a man walk down
Before you call him a man?
Yes, 'n' how many seas must a white dove sail
Before she sleeps in the sand?
Yes, 'n' how many times must the cannon balls fly
Before they're forever banned?
The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind,
The answer is blowin' in the wind.

[dariathalon]

Albie

Albie seems a little put off at first by the Lord's harsh response, but eventually shrugs his shoulders. Why do I feel like I'm about to make a big mistake? He says the portal will remain if we complete the task. Why do I want to come back anyway? There doesn't seem to be much for me here except a dank little cell and one Lord Bayne who seems a little big for his britches. Oh well, anythings gotta be better than that little cage. He begins moving toward the portal, "Fine, whatever. You don't want to give us the information we'll need to do what you want us to. Cross your fingers and hope we're able to succeed then," he says a little sarcastically, then proceeds through to the other side.

Once there, he begins picking up and putting on his gear, starting with a slightly worn-in looking mithral breastplate. He slips a tabard on over top of it, mostly hiding the breastplate from view. He digs down into the backpack that was laying in the same pile, withdrawing a few items and tucking them into his clothing for easier access before slinging it over his shoulders. Then picks up a few weapons from around his feet, a shortbow, a morningstar, a pair of daggers, and a spear. Last he reaches over his shoulder, "Can't forget this," he says and withdraws from his backpack a small silver mask on a silver chain that he places around his neck. He looks around at the others, waiting for someone to say something.

[JackTR69]

Erisae dons his dark cloak wordlessly, and slips on a pair of shadowy black boots. He carefully straps on a chain mail shirt, which seems to make very little noise for it's type of equipment. He puts on a belt, tucking a wicked curved dagger into it's sheath. He straps on a thin and worn backpack underneath his cloak, you can't even see it once it's on.

He looks around the room he is now in, and looks back to make sure he can still go back through the portal.

[Akiata]

With a shrug, Elle wordlessly saunters through the portal, toward her gear.

She dons an unremarkable and worn black headband, a nice pair of doeskin gloves, and an obviously magical belt. She buckles a shortsword to her right hip and a quiver of arrows to her left. Finally, swinging a beat up old backpack onto her shoulders, she arms herself with a shortbow.

Apparently eager to go, she takes a good look at the temple, trying to get an idea of what she might be in for.

[roll0], should that be appropriate.

[wxdruid]

You find that all of your belongings are all accounted for.

As you finish you realize you are standing before a large pyramid covered in thriving vines and underbrush. At best guess the pyramid rises 300 feet high. The whirling of the magical rings still spin behind you. Closer observation reveals a large number “6” near the top of the pyramid. Many steps lead to the top from all sides.

As Elle wanders around the Temple she spots a vine covered dais on the eastern side.

[Akiata]

Elle

Looking around, Elle spots the dias. "Intriguing..."

Keen to investigate, she politely waits until everyone appears to be kitted out and ready and then pipes up:

"There's some sort of dias over here - let's check it out."

With that, she turns and starts for the dias but stops dead and turns back, a sheepish grin on her face. "Uh, I'm guessing we're all strangers here... I'm Elle. She inclines her head slightly, by way of a greeting. I suppose you might say I'm good at getting to things and places that are tough to get to. And I've also some arcane tricks up my sleeve."

"Who are you folks?"

[JackTR69]

Erisae walks by Elle, paying little attention to her "speach" to the party.
Erisae pays little attention to the other party members, heading towards the dias alone.

Spot and Listen checks
Spot: [roll0]+4
Listen: [roll1]+3

[TKDfirefly]

Viktor

Following the group over to the dais, Viktor barely pays attention to Elle talk of introduction. He turns to her and quietly says, "Viktor" with a nod. Then he turns his attention back to the dais. This is very interesting. I wonder what its purpose was or is. After a second, a shocked look appears on Viktor's face. I think they have finally left.


Spot - [roll0]
Listen - [roll1]
Knowlegde (arcana) - [roll2]

[oliana0]

Ela

Ela pauses on the other side of the portal, glancing back. "Woah, man. Far out. I gotta get one of those. Don't know where I'd put it though."

"Ah, my meager possessions. Let us continue our trip through the world together, whatever this world is." Ela picks up her stuff and slips into her stuff.

As Elle introduces herself, Ela replies, "No way! My name is Ela. Freaky!"

Ela looks around the place and tries to remember if she ever heard any stories about the area, or what she's looking for today.


It always seems like I shouldn't know the outcome of a knowledge roll.
Bardic Knowledge +10
History +11
Local +11
Geography, Nature, Arcana, Nobility, Religion +4
And Dungeon +4, but that doesn't seem to apply, yet.

[dariathalon]

Albie

Albie looks around the group, taking a deep breath to stretch his lungs and then letting it out slowly. He smiles and nods to the others. "Name's Albie Moore. Pleased to meet ya." He looks at the man dressed in black who has already started wandering toward the dias, Friendly sort, that one. She seems nice though, should be fun having her around, he thinks turning his attention to Ela.

"Guess we're going this way," he says. He takes a moment to adjust the straps on his backpack one more time and begins moving around to get a better look at the dias, following the direction Erisae went. He uses his spear as a walking stick while he moves.

Since it seems to be the en vogue thing to do, here are some rolls. I don't know which knowledges are appropriate so I rolled the whole slew of them.

Spot [roll0]
Listen [roll1]
Knowledges
-Arcana [roll2]
-History [roll3]
-Local [roll4]
-Religion [roll5]
-Planes [roll6]

[Pwenet]

Emerging from the portal Gike grunts and stretches. Joining the others in gathering his belongings he smiles as he picks up Winona, his Greataxe.

"Ah Winona. Did those evil people hurt you? Don't worry, we will bathe you in blood."

Smiling he puts on his armor and makes sure that his beard is free and loose before turning and looking at the environment and the others.

"I'm Gike Witchcutter. I cut things. Now since they said they would pay us can we get started and throw me at the enemy?"

He then follows the others, keeping an eye out for trouble.

[wxdruid]

The sounds of birds resumes after everyone finishes gathering up their belongings. Occasionally the rustle of a small animal can be heard, but it doesn’t sound like anything is going to jump out and grab you.

Ela remembers a small tidbit she overheard in the inn…Lord Bayne had a fight with someone powerful, that someone retreated to a Temple. The two people in the inn didn’t know who or what, only that he lost his daughter in that fight. Otherwise not much is known about this Temple.

As several party members move around on top of the dais Albie realizes there are numbers under the vines, he finds the number 3. It looks like there are more numbers underneath the vines.

There is no obvious door into the pyramid in front of you, regardless of how much you search.

[oliana0]

Ela

Ela thinks back to the story of the lost daughter. "Oh, the Lord lost his daughter in a fight with someone in the Temple! The temple! That reminds me of a song." Ela looks like she is about to sing, when she notices everyone searching.

"Do you need some help?"

"In a cavern, in a canyon,
Excavating for a mine
Dwelt a miner Dwarf no finer,
And his daughter Clementine

Oh my darling, oh my darling,
Oh my darling, Clementine!
Thou art lost and gone forever
Dreadful sorry, Clementine"


Inspire competence to anyone that can hear her.

[JackTR69]

"Lets clear these vines out of the way and find what other numbers are written here."
Erisae begins to cut the vines away from the dias with his dagger.

[dariathalon]

Albie

When Gike introduces himself, Albie thinks "Well, gotta respect a man who knows his place in this world. Even if it seems to be only throwing himself at things and slashing them to ribbons."

After making his way up to the dias, Albie responds to Erisae, "Ha, a fine idea! There are indeed other numbers here. I have found the number 3!" He turns back to the vines and begins searching under them for whatever else may be hidden beneath them.

Search [roll0] +? from Ela's song. I don't know the exact bonus for sure, so I didn't include it.

[wxdruid]

As Erisae steadily cuts away the vines and Albie assists him, they find that the dais looks like a giant clock. In addition to the number 3, they find 2,4,5,6,7,8,9 and 10. Where the numbers 1,11 and 12 are missing is a cutout shape like a “U”. As Albie continues his search he finds that it might be possible to shift or turn the dais?

Remember, there is a large number 6 at the top of the pyramid.

((If someone wants to try moving it, roll a strength check for me))

[JackTR69]

Dwarf, do you think you could turn this to six for us?

[oliana0]

Ela

"That's a far out idea man. I would have turned it so that the numbers that are selected add up to 6. Like, so, 1, 2, and 3. Because that would be cool."

One, two, three, four,
Come on, baby, say you love me,
Five, six, seven times.
Eight, nine, ten, eleven,
I'm just gonna keep on counting
Until you are mine.

[Akiata]

Elle

Raising her eyebrows at the brusque reactions of some, Elle returns greetings to those who actually bother to greet her. "At least they're not all social rejects," she thinks as she blows away some of her hair has fallen across her eyes.

Trying to make sense of the dias and the numbers, Elle casts around for any other numbers she might be able to spot. Is there any thing immediately opposite the "six" on the pyramid behind them for example? How large is the pyrmaid - if it would only take a few rounds, Elle will hustle around to the other side of the pyramid to check there. Any longer than 4 rounds though, and she'll wait to see if the dias can be shifted.

[roll0]

[dariathalon]

Albie

Albert stands back listening and thinking deeply about the puzzle in front of them. Interesting. This should be fun, he thinks. While the ideas begin to bubble in his mind, he decides to keep quiet for the time being. Too many chefs spoil the stew. I'll wait to see how the ideas already mentioned pan out before sharing any more.

[oliana0]

Ela

Ela switches tunes, but keeps singing.

If I could save time in a bottle
The first thing that I'd like to do
Is to save every day
'Till eternity passes away
Just to spend them with you.

If I could make days last forever
If words could make wishes come true.
I'd save every day like a treasure and then,
Again, I would spend them with you.


Inspire competence for strength roll? Worth a shot.

[Pwenet]

Having retreating a bit while the others starting poking at a thing in the ground, Gike lovingly polished his Greataxe Winona.

"Yes Winona, Me treat you nice. Keep you shiny, keep you sharp, let you play with people who scream happily. You will be happier soon."

Hearing someone call out for a dwarf Gike at first ignores them, focusing on his axe. Then a faint echo of the call for a dwarf catches his attention and turns towards the others.

"Me no dwarf! Me short but Winona is long, so watch you tongue. Learn speech foolish tall one!"

Already getting bored he decides that while it would be nice to let Winona play, he might as well try to move the dais. Walking towards the dais he grabs it and attempts to turn it.

http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1567515/
1d20+2 → [13,2] = (15)

[wxdruid]

The dais is stubborn and doesn't want to move, finally Gike moves it a finger length before it stops again. He attempts to push on it again and it simply won't move, perhaps some assistance?

[Akiata]

Elle

From a pouch on her belt, Elle produces what appears to be a piece of pork rind, and begins to weave an incantation... Once she's finished she says to Gike, "Let's give it another try."

Cast grease on the base of the dias to try and get it to turn more freely.

[roll0] to aid Gike's strength check.

[TKDfirefly]

Viktor

Viktor starts to move to help but then remembers the last time he helped move an object. It squashed the person he was helping. Not wanting for the same to happen, he looks at the number on top of the pyramid. I wonder why there is a number on top of this pyramid. Does it change? Or are another eleven that work with this one? We were not given enough details about this place. His thoughts are disturbed when he sees Elle perform her spell. I wonder how powerful she really is.

Spellcraft check [roll0]

[oliana0]

Ela

Ela watches Elle cast the spell. "That totally reminds me of a song."

I stabbed the sheriff.
But I did not stab the deputy.
I stabbed the sheriff.
But I swear he was a master lich

[JackTR69]

"Will someone quench this infernal bards singing before I am forced to do it myself!? These songs are beginning to plague my existence."
He Erisae exclaims to everyone and no one at once. He then moves to aid in shifting the stone dial. [roll0]

[Pwenet]

Grunting with exertion, Gike takes a short break and steps back.

"Well lads this is a tough beast. But by Winona I will get this thing to MOVE!"

Getting into position Gike starts push at it once again.


1d20+2 → [17,2] = (19) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1568580/)

[oliana0]

Ela

"Nonesense. Singing tames the savage beast! And truly, you are savage."

And I knew this pretty girl once
She was eighteen... Maybe Whats a year or two
And one day when she asked me
If I loved her I said baby Whats it worth to you

But look around And you will see
This world is full of creeps like me
You look surpised You shouldnt be
This world is full of creeps like me


Okay Inspire competence works on skill checks, so unless there's a DM ruling to allow the bonus for a strength check, Ela will help out too.

[dariathalon]

Albie

Albie shrugs. "I actually like her singing. It helps to pass the time."

Who does he think he is? Barking rude commands, never even bothering to introduce himself.

If there is still room for more on the wheel, Albie will also help to turn the plate. If not, he stands nearby carefully watching for any changes in the area around him as the others turn the wheel.

Strength Check to Aid Gike [roll0]
Spot Check to observe any changes [roll1]

[wxdruid]

The dais begins to turn with Erisae and Albie working on it and the application of a bit of grease.

((I need to know exactly where the U shapes and the numbers end up. There is an obvious direction to reference numbers on the dais to...it's towards the pyramid in front of you. The numbers and the dais look like a giant clock with the numbers 1, 11 and 12 missing, with U shape cut outs in their place.))

[dariathalon]

Albie

Albie grunts a little with effort when the dias begins to slowly turn. When it gets in place, he pauses for a moment to wipe the few beads of sweat that had formed on his brow.

(I think we were just going to take the suggestions in order, the first was to turn everything to line up with the #6. If that doesn't work, next was to turn it so that the 1, 2, and 3 were lined up with the U and probably also the pyramid.)

[wxdruid]

As you slowly turn the dais, nothing happens as you turn the number one toward the top nothing happens. Nothing happens until the cut out 'U' shape for the number twelve hits where the 6 would be on the clock. As it slides into place an archway opens before you, beckoning you into the pyramid.

[TKDfirefly]

Viktor

Pausing a quick moment to make a quick hand motion, Viktor ventures in the archway. Only a step or two. He wants a good look but he is no fool. Even though it is dark, the magic he used in the dungeon helps him to see perfectly down the corridor. Turning back to his comrades, he says.

"Good work. I wish I could have helped but that would not have been the best I thought. No muscle." Then Viktor tells everyone what he sees.

Viktor used the Entropic Warding invocation. He now has an entropic shield on him for 6 min. He also does not leave a trail and can not be tracked by scent.
Spot check [roll0]
Devil's Sight gives Viktor darkvision 30 ft.

[wxdruid]

The light from outside falls diagonally into the archway as Viktor looks inside. In the shaft of light, dust motes dance and he looks into a large octagonal room.

In the center of this large octagonal room is a 5 ft wide square pillar from floor to ceiling. Two large iron wheels are mounted 3 ft from the floor on both the western and eastern sides of the central block. All of the angled walls are made of mirrors from floor to ceiling. The floor is covered in dust and riddled with various tracks.

[Akiata]

Elle

As the archway opens and reveals the strange chamber beyond Elle raises her eyebrows and gives a low whistle of amazement. She wanders over and looks in from the outside. "Neat."

Once she's had a good sticky beak, she reaches into her backpack and pulls out a sunrod, tying it to a strap on her pack. She casts two spells and then cautiously enters the temple, moving to get a closer look at the pillar in the middle of the room.

Spot check in the room: [roll0]
Casting light on the sunrod. 60 min duration.
Casting mage armor. 6 hour duration.
Searching the pillar: [roll1]

[TKDfirefly]

Viktor

Viktor awkwardly mores to the side to let Elle go past. It seems that he does not want to get in her way or get too close to her. After she is a little ahead of him, he follows, looking warily at the pillar. More specifically, the two wheels attached to it. "I wonder why there are two wheels," states Viktor as he walks around the pillar. "And why are the walls made of mirrors?" He is not talking to anyone in particular. He is more thinking outloud. He moves closer to the west wall for a better look, though he avoids looking directly at himself. Then he looks around the chamber to see if there any other obvious passages out of this room.

Search check [roll0] - the wheels
Search check [roll1] - the wall
Spot check [roll2] - passage ways

[oliana0]

Ela

Ela follows the group in, humming am unknown tune.

Looking at the eight-sided room, Ela states, "Oh! It must be a puzzle. Are there any writings or hints?"

[JackTR69]

Erisae checks around the walls, searching for anything hidden, and barring that there was something hidden there, moves on to the gears. All the while, his wicked curved blade rests naturally in his right hand.
Search (walls): [roll0]
Search (gears): [roll1]

[Pwenet]

Grunting from the exertion Gike stretches as he sees the opening appear.

"There we go lads."

Hefting up Winona Gike wanders into the pyramid after the others.

[wxdruid]

As Elle, Viktor and Erisae search the walls and room, they realize that each mirror has a phrase written at the bottom of each mirror. Elle will know that all the inscriptions are 'vay loos' and it means 'unlock' in draconic.

Elle will also find some odd tracks on the floor ((a survival check or the track feat to determine anything more)).

Viktor and everyone else, will realize there are no obvious ways out of this room, besides going back outside.

As Erisae carefully looks over the gears/wheels, he finds out that one has the letter 'A' on it, the other has the letter 'B'.

Gike can enjoy looking at himself from multiple angles...

[dariathalon]

Albie

Albie follows the others into the room. After being informed of the inscriptions at the bottom of the mirrors, he moves to the center of the room, next to the gear labeled A. He pulls out his everburning torch and tries to examine the gears by looking at their reflection in the mirror, to see if anything else is revealed about them through the mirror that is not evident by looking at just the wheel itself.

[wxdruid]

Looking at the wheels reflections in the mirrors does not change the look or anything else about the wheels attached to the pillar.

[oliana0]

Ela

"Unlock? How odd!"

"I wonder what will happen if we turn one of the wheels?"

The phrase "That reminds me of a song" is a very common one for Ela.

Winter is here again oh lord,
Haven't been home in a year or more
I hope he holds on a little longer

Sent a letter on a long summer day
Made of mirro, not of clay
Ive been runnin thru this pyramid

Wheel in the sky keeps on turnin
I dont know where I'll be tomorrow
Wheel in the sky keeps on turnin


Unless otherwise specified, Ela will keep inspiring competence when she signs. That's a +2 to all skill rolls. It looks like we'll be needing it.

[Pwenet]

Gike wanders around enjoying the view of himself in the mirrors, but careful not to touch or break them cause of the bad luck they supposedly give.

[Akiata]

Elle

Content that she's not going to get any further with a "look but don't touch" approach, Elle pipes up at Ela's comment.

"Yeah, I think trying one of these wheels is the thing to try."

Elle reaches over and tries to move one of the wheels.

[roll0] Elle with try the closest wheel to hand.

[TKDfirefly]

Viktor

Seemingly annoyed at the situation, Viktor walks over to the pillar. Why are there two? Because one is for the main entrance and the other is for a way deeper into the pyramid. Because one leads to an exit and the other death. Because you need two people to open one door. I thought you had left. Unfortunately, not. Not even close, friend. Well, then I want both of you to SHUT UP.

Turning to Elle, Viktor says "I will take the other and then on three we try turning them. I have a feeling that both need to be turned to open up the way deeper. Ready. One. Two. Three."

Strength check [roll0] if needed

[wxdruid]

Elle easily turns the wheel marked 'B'. Everyone hears a grating sound as a concealed, sliding door opens in the floor in the west end of the room. Stairs go down into the darkness. Once the door is open, everything is silent once more.

Edit:Viktor will easily turn the wheel marked 'A'. The door to the outside slides closed as the wheel turns the dais in front of the pyramid. Now the only light is the enchanted sunrod.

[TKDfirefly]

Viktor

"Huh? Who would have thought?" Viktor says quietly to himself. He tries to turn the wheel back. He stops if anything other than the front door opens. He then leaves the wheels on heads to the stairs. He peers down into the darkness before he continues down. After describing what he sees, he does not want to take any chances. A bolt of pure magic energy flies from his hand down the stairs. He hoped that the flash of light startled any nasty surprises that could be down there.

Spot check [roll0]
Eldritch blast would be at the floor of the next room unless he sees an enemy. If he did, the blast was at it then.
Attack [roll1] (+1 if within 30 ft) [Reminder that it is a ranged touch attack]
Damage [roll2]

[wxdruid]

The wheel marked 'A' only opens and closes the front door. As he descends down the stairs, there is a faint light coming from the edges of the room downstairs. He stops in the middle of the stairs and sends a bolt down, it illuminates the floor and he can tell there is a room beneath the one they are currently standing in, but not much more, unless he wishes to descend the rest of the way down.

[JackTR69]

Erisae begins to walk into the next room, hoping that the rest of the group will follow him. His eyes dart around, searching for anything hidden.
Spot: [roll0]
Search: [roll1]
Listen: [roll2]

[dariathalon]

Albie

Albie shrugs his shoulders. "Somehow, I thought it would be tougher than that." He pauses briefly, giving the room one more look around, then turns and follows the stranger down the stairwell.

[Akiata]

Elle

As the stairwell opens Elle gives a surprised "Humph!" and blows a strand of fallen hair out of her eyes.

Shortbow at the ready, she follows the others down the stairwell.

[Pwenet]

Seeing the stairs appear Gike grunts and wanders on down, keeping an eye open for enemies to feed Winona/

[wxdruid]

Order of march according to post...Viktor, Erisae, Albie, Elle, Gike and Ela

As everyone arrives downstairs, the descent reveals a room (45 ft by 45 ft) that shares the same center pillar as the octagonal room above. Four torch sconces with burning torches rest on each of the four sides. Three sandstone pedestals, spaced evenly along the southern wall, hold creatures that resemble small-winged devils. Their hair blazes, adding light to the room. Additional torches behind each pedestal increase visibility and cast shadows everywhere. The creatures glare and quickly attack. On the north wall are three more pedestals, with a devil on each.

The three on the south wall fly and attack Viktor, Erisae and Albie.

The first dramatically misses Viktor and flies face first into the stairs, that's gonna hurt. The second flies at Erisae, claws attacking his face and doing 3 damage with it's claws and 3 in fire damage associated with clawing him. The third dive bombs Albie and it's claws skitter off his armor.

Everyone roll initiative

[dariathalon]

Albie

(Initiative [roll0] I'll also post Albie's first action assuming nothing changes.)

Albie takes the spear he'd been using as a walking stick and quickly pulls it up to attack. He fakes an attack to the little creatures left side, but at the last moment, stabs instead to its right. All the while, he is careful to dodge any new incoming attacks.

(Move Action: Improved Feint - Bluff [roll1] (assuming INT of at least 3)
Standard Action: Attack (using Combat Expertise to bring AC to 20) [roll2]. Damage [roll3] + [roll4] (sneak attack).
Also, since these appeared to be devils, a Knowledge: the Planes check to see if Albie knows anything about this variety [roll5].)

[oliana0]

Ela

As soon as Ela understands that the group is under attack the tune she is humming changes cadence dramatically. Her tune and words inspire courage in those that can hear her and everyone feels stronger, more agile and more adept in general at killing stuff. It also helps that a dramatic moment in the song, the *shinck* of a longsword being pulled from its scabbard can be heard behind them.

Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord;
He is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored;
He hath loosed the fateful lightning of His terrible swift sword;
His truth is marching on.
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! His truth is marching on.


[roll0]
Anyone that has a smaller init roll should be incouraged by Ela's Inspire Courage this round and have +1 to attack and damage and +1 vs fear and charm enchantments. Everyone eles enjoys the benefits next round, speedy.
Also draw longsword.

Also, sorry about lame-stereotypicalness of the song. Forgot to do research to find good battle songs.

[TKDfirefly]

Viktor

Smirking and shaking his head, Viktor turns to the devil that crashed into the stairs. His right hand becomes veiled with arcane energy. There is a flicker of flame and then it resumes it normal green. "This does not seem like a time for fire," Viktor states as he releases an eldritch blast at the dazed devil. He then draws his battle-worn morningstar into his hand, looking for his next target.

Initiative [roll0]
Standard action - Ranged touch attack [roll1] (+1 if within 30 ft)
Damage - [roll2]
Move action - Draw morningstar

[TKDfirefly]

Natural 20 is a critical
Confirm Critical [roll0]
Extra damage [roll1]

[Akiata]

Elle

Elle reacts swiftly, and likewise smirks at the attacker who tripped up. With a quick gesture and a strange utterance she conjures a wall of smoke that obscures the devils on the north wall.

[roll0]*
Casting wall of smoke (Spell Compendium page 235). Wall runs the length of the room east-to-west to seperate the party from the devils on the north wall (roughly halfway between us and them). Wall provides concealment to those on the opposite side. Passing through the wall requires a Fort save (DC 16*) to avoid being nauseated for 1 round.

* Can't actually ge tto my char sheet at the moment, so these numbers are from memory.

[JackTR69]

Erisae shouts to his companions "Flank them so I can get a good shot in!"
Delaying my attack action until the end of the turn, and taking a free action to speak. Init: [roll0]

[Pwenet]

1d20+2 → [13,2] = (15) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1581974/)

Gike rushes off the stairs towards the beasties, Winona at the ready.

"What's the matter? Scared of me?"

[wxdruid]

Elle casts Wall of Smoke from the stairs and black smoke swirls into existence, covering the 30ft distance from the staircase on the west side to the east wall. (DC16 Fort save or be nauseated for 1 round).

Viktor gathers a blast of green eldritch energy and the unfortunate fire mephit screams as it dies. He draws his Morningstar…looking around for his next target.

Albie feints left, but fire mephit isn’t fooled and is ready when Albie attacks to the right. The fire mephit easily avoids the spear and it thunks against the floor. ((You rolled a 1 on your attack roll, yes?)) Albie realizes he knows very little except that they are fire mephits and using fire to fight them? Might be a very bad idea…

Gike is more than ready for some killing action and Winona thirsts for the blood of the closest fire mephit, he can get in position this round.

Ela is near the top of the stairs, but can be heard clearly by those below. She resoundingly sings Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! (a song I love) and all allies within hearing gain a +1 on saving throws, attacks, weapon damage rolls. At the proper dramatic moment she slides her longsword free.

Erisae delays, waiting for the perfect time.

Fire Mephits…#2 and #3 remain alive. They look like miniature devils, wreathed in flames and cackle with mischief as they attack. They are about 4 feet tall and weigh about 1 pound. #2 breathes fire at Erisae (make a reflex save DC12, 4 total or 2 for half damage). #3 flies up, casts heat metal at the dwarf and cackles madly. Gike will begin to notice that his armor and other metal items in his possession are growing warm and uncomfortable.

There is muffled chanting from the fire mephits on the other side of the wall of smoke…

The only obvious exit from the southern half of the room is going back up the stairs.

-----------------End of Round 1-----------------

Initiative

Elle 24
Viktor 20
Albie 19
Gike 15
Ela 14
Erisae 13 (damage: 6)
Fire mephitis (#1 dead, #2, #3 in south half of room, #4, #5, #6 in north half of room)

[dariathalon]

Albie

Albie curses quietly under his breath as he spear slips out of his grasp. He decides to leave the spear lay where it sits for now, instead drawing out his morningstar while he moves. Albie takes advantage of the opportunity the mephit left when it flew higher into the air by moving around into a flanking position with Erisae as he draws his new weapon. After getting into position, Albie grasps the weapon in both hands and takes a mighty swing.


Move Action: Move to flank (if possible) while drawing out morningstar.
Standard Action: Attack [roll0] (includes flank), Damage [roll1] + [roll2] (Sneak Attack).

(Edit: Add another 1 to both attack and damage; I forgot the singing.)

[TKDfirefly]

Vikto

The smile on Viktor's face grows bigger with the death of the mephit. This is going to be good. He looks around for his next opponent.

If threatened in melee
He cries out "Fiend!" when he strikes
Attack with morningstar [roll0]
Confirm critical if needed [roll1]
Damage [roll2]
Critical damage [roll3]

If not threatened in melee
He cries out "Ianus putus" when he strikes
Attack with eldritch blast to mephit #3 [roll4]
Confirm critical if needed [roll5]
Damage [roll6]
Critical damage [roll7]

[JackTR69]

Reflex Save: [roll0]
Erisae dodges nimbly out of the way of the blast, taking no damage (evasion).

[JackTR69]

Erisae then moves to help Albie flank his opponent, for mutual benefit.
Attack roll: [roll0]
Confirm crit if needed: [roll1]
Damage: [roll2]
Crit damage: [roll3]
Sneak attack damage: [roll4]
I didn't incorporate flanking, not really sure where everyone is at this point, a map would be nice. Sorry for the double post, forgot to put attack rolls in the first one.

[oliana0]

Ela

Ela continues to move down the stairs to the fight, and her song changes from an inspirational classic to a tension filled chanting whose words help encourage those that might consider giving up.

You better lose yourself in the music, the moment
You own it, you better never let it go
You only get one shot, do not miss your chance to blow
This opportunity comes once in a lifetime yo


Continue Inspiring Courage. Move downstairs to the fight as possible with others in front of her.
And yes, I just used Eminem in DnD. Seemed alphabetically apropos.

[Akiata]

Elle

Watching the devil rise above the party, Elle reaches for her spell component pouch and begins another incantation.

Casting invisibility on self. Yeah, a map would be good.

[wxdruid]

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i262/wxdruid/Game/HallTofEF.jpg

((North is up on the map, the grid lines and letters/numbers are there so you can place your character. Each square is a 5 ft square and they're not even because I had to draw them on.

The party is on the south half of the map with 2 fire mephits. The grey smoke is in the middle of the room, blocking your sight from the northern half of the room. Pick your spot, remember, you just came down the stairs on the west side of the map in block C 5/6. Fire Mephit #3 is in E6(flying), Fire Mephit #2 is is 5-10 feet from Erisae))

[TKDfirefly]

Viktor

Viktor will be in C7. I would have placed a dot there for him but I do not know how. If someone could help with that, thank you. His color is "YellowGreen".

[Akiata]

I'd place Elle in I-7.

[dariathalon]

(Just to give you an idea, how about F7 for Albie, though place him wherever it makes most sense.)

[JackTR69]

If Albie is in F-7 then Erisae is in E-6 helping him flank his enemy.

[wxdruid]

Elle casts invisibility and winks out of sight

Viktor attacks #2 with his morningstar and it swishes right next to the mephit! Missing him.

Albie swings at #3 and slices the creature in two from neck to thigh, it screams as it dies.

Gike realizes his armor is beginning to get very uncomfortably hot, at a point where it contacts his skin it does 1 damage and Gike is beginning to get hot himself (he rages +4 STR(19/+4), +4 CON (63hp), +2 will saves, -2 AC, rage lasts 7 rounds). He looks around for the closest target and realizes the one in front of him died, but guess what, there are quite a few on the other side of the wall of smoke, he can hear them and vaguely see them. He runs blindly through the wall of smoke, 1d20+7=18 fort save (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1586980/) and indeed, spots quite a few more enemies he can pound into the ground. In fact, one is so close, he swings at it and screams WINONA! 1d20+10=16 attack (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1587000/) Gike feels the satisfaction of his greataxe thunking solidly into the fire mephit in front of him. 1d12+5=16, 1d8=1 damage (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1587004/) In fact, the newly summoned fire mephit drops dead to the floor in front of him. Gike is pleased and looks for the next fire mephit.

Ela moves down the stairs and into block D6 (round 2 of all allies within hearing gain a +1 on saving throws, attacks, weapon damage rolls.)

Erisae moves to help Albie and realizes that Albie already sliced it in two, but he’s in a prime spot to help with #2 although his dagger also swishes past this fire mephit

Fire Mephits, well, 1, 3, 7, are dead, leaving #2 in the same room with the majority of the party. That one turns and attacks Viktor with it’s claws. It slices into Viktor’s face with it’s miniature claws and does 1 damage with 2 fire damage. ((yes, I remembered the -1 assoc. with your armor))

On the other side of the smoke wall, Gike soon finds himself surrounded (although he cannot be flanked because of Improved Uncanny Dodge) by two more fire mephits, #5 and #6 for killing off their summoned friend. Each decide to try bathing him in fire. Gike 1d20+5=6 fails his reflex save (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1587022/) and takes 5 points of fire damage, between his armor getting hotter and the flames, it’s bound to make him madder. #4 decides it’s best to try summoning more fire mephits and begins to chant once more.

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i262/wxdruid/Game/HallTofEFround2.jpg

-----------------End of Round 2-----------------

Initiative

Elle 24
Viktor 20 (damage: 3)
Albie 19
Gike 15 (damage: 6)
Ela 14
Erisae 13 (damage: 6)
Fire mephitis (#1, #3, #7 dead, #2 in south half of room, #4, #5, #6 in north half of room)

((your dot should be similar to your speech color, Elle is magenta and in I7, Viktor is yellowgreen and in C7, Albie is red and in F7, Gike is blue and in G4, Ela is purple and in D6, Erisae is gray and in E6. All of Gike's actions were discussed/plotted with Pwenet to help him with the mechanics of the game.))

[dariathalon]

Albie

Albie takes a step toward the last visible enemy. Like before, he makes a quick fake to the left before bringing his morningstar straight up at the flying creature from below. As he does so, he says a quick prayer to himself. Olidammara, lend me your luck so that I don't lose my grip again.


Free: 5' step toward #2 (into E7)
Move: Use Improved Feint-Bluff [roll0]
Standard: Attack [roll1] (includes flank), Damage [roll2] + Sneak Attack [roll3]

[oliana0]

Ela

Ela breaks her song long enough to swing her longsword at the fire mephit near her. "Can we get rid of this smoke?"

We ended up at the grand hotel
It was empty cold and bare
But with the rolling truck stones thing just outside
Making our music there
With a few red lights and a few old beds
We make a place to sweat
No matter what we get out of this
I know well never forget
Smoke on the water, fire in the sky


[roll0]
[roll1]
Inspire courage ends 5 rounds after she stops singing (standard action to keep singing, correct?). She's stopped singing for inspiring courage this round, but likes to sing, so she's got an ineffective song going. Inspire courage lasts 5 rounds starting this round.

[Akiata]

Elle

In answer to Ela's questions Elle responds: "No, but the effects are temporary only."

Move 15' North to F-8.
Fire shortbow at #2: Hit AC 25 for 3 damage + 15 Sneak Attack (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1587826/).
She becomes visible once again.

[TKDfirefly]

Viktor

Angered that he was actually struck by the mephit, Viktor gathers energy in his left hand. "You will pay for that," he says calmly but very dark. The energy changes from its normal green to one with wisps of darkness flowing through it. Viktor seems like a different man, darker and less in control of himself. He looks at the morningstar in his hand disdain and puts it away. He then brings his hands together and releases the dark energy with a yell "IANUS ATRUM!"

Concentration [roll0]
Ranged touch attack [roll1]
Confirm critical [roll2]
Damage [roll3]
Critical damage [roll4]

[JackTR69]

Erisae moves through the smoke cloud to help the raging dwarf defeat his attackers.
Attack: [roll0]
Damage: [roll1]
Sneak Attack: [roll2]

[Pwenet]

Standing over the corpse of the Fire Mephit Gike tears free his Greataxe from the corpse and shakes it out as he is bathed in fire.

Sweating beading from his flesh, Gike grunts past the uncomfortable warmth that is seeping through his armor. It tickles memories of a long distant past, wrapped in a haze of childhood and innocence.

"What's the matter ladies! Getting a bit warm in here?!?"

He then swings over at Fire Mephits #5 as either his anger or insanity starts to cause him to laugh manically.

Attacking Fire Mephit #5 1d20+10=21, +1=22 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1591074/) 1st Attack
1d12+3=12, +1=13 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1591076/) 1d8=2 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1591077/) 15 Total Damage

Laughing like a crazy person Gike then spins and slashes at the other Fire Mephit.

Attacking Fire Mephit #6
1d20 +10+1=21 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1591078/) 2nd Attack
1d12+3+1=7, 1d8=7 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1591082/) 14 Total Damage

Disclaimer: I worked on this post with wxdruid, hence the additional actions taken.

[JackTR69]

Fortitude save for smoke: [roll0]

[wxdruid]

Elle shoots at Fire Mephit #2, the arrow sinks into it’s flesh as it was turned to face Viktor, 4 initial damage (with Inspire Courage), the sneak attack damage takes the fire mephit out and it screeches in anger at everyone as it falls to the floor…

Viktor ensures the job is finished, the fire mephit burns in the wrath of his eldritch energy.

Albie finds he doesn’t need to take a step forward as he watches the fire mephit burn, he probably wants to take a step backward?

Gike finds himself surrounded by two fire mephits, in a fit of rage he smashes into one with his greataxe, much to his satisfaction he cleaves it in two. He turns to the second, laughing insanely, and cleaves it in two, leaving him surrounded by pieces of fire mephit and spattered with blood. His armor continues to heat to searing temperatures, he takes 4 damage.

Ela finds her longsword isn’t needed for the very dead fire mephit on the floor in front of her.

Erisae is nauseated by the smell (for 1 round) as he passes through the wall of black smoke. He’s just in time to watch Gike slice the second fire mephit in two. ((unable to attack, cast spells, concentrate on spells, or do anything else requiring attention, Erisae gets a single move action and free actions))

The Fire Mephit is unsuccessful this round in summoning another one, it desperately starts chanting again.

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i262/wxdruid/Game/HallTofEFround3.jpg

-----------------End of Round 3-----------------

Initiative

Elle 24 (Wall of Smoke 2 rounds so far)
Viktor 20 (damage: 3)
Albie 19
Gike 15 (damage: 10)
Ela 14 (Inspire Courage 1st round after she finished singing)
Erisae 13 (damage: 6)
Fire mephits (#1, #2, #3, #5, #6, #7 dead, #4 - in north half of room)

((your dot should be similar to your speech color, Elle is magenta and in I7, Viktor is yellowgreen and in C7, Albie is red and in F7, Gike is blue and in G4, Ela is purple and in D6, Erisae is gray and in E6.))

[Pwenet]

Covered in gore from the two Fire Mephit's Gike laughs at the corpses.

"What's the matter? Only a little heat and you fall down! I'm sorry Winona for giving you such a poor meal."

Turning to face the last Fire Mephit in the chamber Gike charges it (Move Action: 25 Feet) and swings his Greataxe once he is in range.

Attack Roll: 1d20+12 → [18,12] = (30) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1591210/)
Damage Roll: [1d12+6; 1d8 → [1,6] = (7)] [1d12+6; 1d8 → [1] = (1)] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1591214/)

[TKDfirefly]

Viktor

"That is what you get." Viktor then passes through the wall of smoke to see if there is any remaining mephits. Seeing that there is one left, a dark spreads across his face. "Perfect. Target practice." His two hands come back together to form the dark energy he used last time. This time the energy crackles with moredarkness within it. "Iauns atrum." comes from Viktor's mouth, sounding darker than before. Yes. Give in to your rage and accept the power I offer you. No do not do it. Shut up. He can not hear you now.

Move to C4
Fortitude save [roll0]
Ranged touch attack [roll1]
Confirm critical [roll2]
Damage [roll3]
Critical damage [roll4]
OOC - There is an extra +1 to attack and damage rolls because of Point Blank Shot. I just remembered that I was not factoring it in.

[Akiata]

With a heavy hearted sigh, Elle puts her hand over her mouth and ducks through the smoke. Emerging unscathed she sidesteps to get a shot at the demon, nocks an arrow and fires.

Move to B-4.

Fort save (1d20+2=17) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1591755/) for moving through the smoke.

Fire shortbow at #4 (1d20+9=26) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1591762/) for 7 damage (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1591762/).

[wxdruid]

Elle quickly moves through the smoke without becoming nauseated. She quickly fires her shortbow at the fire mephit and it ceases chanting as it turns to try and deal with the arrow sticking out of it's ribs.

Viktor follows Elle and is not nauseated as he moves through the wall of smoke. He says his incantation with dark overtones and blasts the fire mephit, it begins to tumble off it’s column.

Albie remains in the southern half of the room, waiting for the smoke to clear.

Gike rushes forward and completes the fire mephits fall from the column, with a solid twack to it’s head. He gets the satisfaction of watching the head separate from the shoulders. His armor continues to be searing hot, he gets another 5 damage and it continues to get hotter.

Ela will probably think she no longer needs her longsword when she hears the death cry from the other half of the room and with no more mad cackling from any other fire mephits.

Erisae recovers from almost puking on the floor, he swallows and stands up to find the other fire mephit dead and decapitated.

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i262/wxdruid/Game/HallTofEFround4.jpg

After all is said and done, the people on the north side of the room can clearly see there is an exit out of this room on the west side. Ela and Albie wait, the smoke clears and everyone is reunited.

-----------------End of Round 4-----------------

Initiative

Elle 24 (Wall of Smoke 3 rounds so far, this should be the last round?)
Viktor 20 (damage: 3)
Albie 19
Gike 15 (damage: 15)
Ela 14 (Inspire Courage 2nd round after she finished singing)
Erisae 13 (damage: 6)
Fire mephits (#1, #2, #3, #5, #6, #7, #4 dead)

((your dot should be similar to your speech color, Elle is magenta and in B4, Viktor is yellowgreen and in C4, Albie is red and in F7, Gike is blue and in C2, Ela is purple and in D6, Erisae is gray and in F4.))

[dariathalon]

Albie

Albie tucks away his morningstar then goes over to retrieve his spear. With that back in hand, he looks around. "So, was anyone injured too badly?" he asks. As he awaits an answer, he wanders around the room inspecting the injured mephits, delivering a coup de grace to any that might still be alive.

[JackTR69]

Erisae stands and adresses the group.
"Alright, I think it's time we work learn to work together. This place seems too dangerous for disorganized shambles of fights like that. I'm Erisae, and I'll be leading us through the halls of this place so that I can check for traps. If we find another fight, someone distract them and I can take them down."

[TKDfirefly]

Viktor

After looking at the cut from the one claw of his shoulder, Viktor replies to Albie, "Just a small scratch. More annoyed at the fact that the mephit hit me."

How did you like that power? Did it not feel good to use? You. You made me do that. You took cont I did not take anything you willingly gave. You must balance yourself before i I thought I told you he could not hear you anym I thought I told you both to SHUT UP AND LEAVE ME ALONE.

He shakes his head to clear the jumbled thoughts in time to hear Erisae announce that he is going to be leader. "You just want all the power for yourself," mutters Viktor after hearing the great battle plan. "Instead of you deciding everything, how about we pick partners? This way we will have people that best compliment each other. For example you, Erisae, need to get behind opponents to be the most effective. So you need someone to attract attention. I think that best person for that is Gike because of what I saw in this brief fight. What do you think, Elle?" As Viktor finishes, he turns to face the mage.

[oliana0]

Ela

"Woah, man. Is everyone okay?" Ela calls out to the rest of the party on the other side of the smoke.


Wow, Uh, this thread didn't show up in my Control Panel since the 6th. Sorry, seriously, if there's a fight and I don't post within 24 hrs, ping me or play my character.

[Pwenet]

Watching the head sail away through the air Gike thrusts up his Greataxe and roars.

"Now THAT is how we feed Winona!"

Breathing deeply Gike notices his sweat and the armor glowing red hot.

"Anyone got a bucket of water? My armor is glowing pretty! And it tickles!"

[Akiata]

Elle

Responding to Viktor, Elle speaks up.

"I think partnering up is a good idea. If Gike and Erisae fight together, maybe Ela and Albie could watch each others' back. None of us chose to be here, but if we wanna walk out of this, we're going to have to help each other out."

"I for one am going to be a little more careful with that smoke spell. And I think I can help Erisae with his positioning too," she pulls a wand with matching jewels in either end from her pack and tucks it into her belt.

"There's a doorway here, let's get moving."

Elle will look to see if any of her arrows are recoverable (fired two - both hit), and search one of the demons she hit to see if there is anything of value to be had.

[oliana0]

Ela

"Yeah, man. Throw water on the hot armor. I've been wanting a steam bath. Prolly won't even cool the magic off."


Oh yeah, I need steam
Feel the steam all around me
Ah you're turning up the heat
When I start to dream aloud
See you move your hands and feet
Won't you step into this cloud of steam
This steam

[wxdruid]

Elle finds both of her arrowheads, (unless the shafts were made from fire resistant materials, they're unusable. Roll a search check)

Viktor (damage: 3), Erisae (damage: 6) and Ela is unhurt.

Albie looks over each fire mephit and each one is dead, with one missing it's head.

Gike's (damage: 22) armor continues to be searing hot and soon? will they see a burnt dwarf? or a half naked one?

[dariathalon]

Albie

"I'd be happy to watch the lovely songstress' back for the time being, but we shouldn't get too stuck in a plan. Flexibility is vital to a successful life," Albie says after looking over the last of the Mephits. His eyes then focus on Gike. "Oh no! Take that armor off. You'll bake yourself in that armor. Give the mephit's heat a chance to die down. I can make several gallons of water in a hurry, but water will likely not quench that heat." After giving this advice, Albie casts a spell and gingerly reaches over to touch Gike, being careful to avoid touching the metal.

Cast Lesser Vigor. Gike gets fast healing 1 for 15 rounds.

[Akiata]

Search check (1d20+14=32) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1597885/)

[Pwenet]

Cursing at the heat now burning his flesh Gike starts tearing his armor off.

"Bloody Spellcasters! Let me at their remains! They must pay for this!"

[wxdruid]

After Gike tears his armor off and several minutes later the heat is dying down finally. It would be best to wait a little longer before putting it back on. Gike will also heal up nicely (except for 7 points), now that he's no longer being burnt by his own armor.

Elle will find a few gold, fire mephits don't carry much on their person, it tends to melt or burn after to long.

[Akiata]

Elle

Whilst Gike's armor cools, Elle quickly and methodically searches each of the fallen fire mephits. She divides the findings up evenly and hands them out to the group.

"No reason we can't try to make ourselves a little profit while we're in here," she says with a small grin.

Elle looks through the doorway in the west wall to see what's next. Turning back she asks, "Erisae, Gike - care to lead on?"

Spot: +9
Listen: +6

[JackTR69]

"Let me take the lead alone. I can scout ahead, search for traps, and stay out of sight of monsters. Stay 20ft in back of me, I'll let you know if there's anything ahead." Erisae says to the group, the looking at the bard in particular "And do keep quiet, we don't need everything in this place knowing that we're coming."

[Pwenet]

Gike Witchcutter

Licking a finger Gike touches his armor. Unlike the previous several attempts the moisture does not evaporate and singe his finger, but he feels instead a comfortable warmth from the armor.

"About bloody time. While the cool air is nice on my body my armor is lonely. Right Winona?"

Getting armored up he takes his share of the profiles and smiles.

"Free gold? For spilling blood! This is a easy job!"

Hearing his name called he turns and takes point towards the next chamber.

[JackTR69]

"Hold dwarf, let me lead the way."
Erisae begins to walk down the hallway, blending into the shadows seamlessly, making no more noise then an ant walking across cloth.
Hide: [roll0]
Move Silently: [roll1]
Spot: [roll2]
Search: [roll3]
Listen: [roll4]

[TKDfirefly]

Viktor

Grumbling about no one wanting to partner with him, Viktor accepts the small amount of gold with a forced smile. Why did no one want to partner with me? Because they are afraid of you. This is good. It will lead you toward more power. Nay. This is worse. If no one trusts you enough, there is no way that you can gather more power. Friendship is a power you have yet to understand. I think one of you is correct but that does not change the fact that I told you both to SHUT UP.
Thinking over what both said, Viktor decides that he should try something different, even if that means trying to get close to some people. With this decision, his face brightens as if a veil or shadow was removed from it. He turns his focus back toward his group in time to her Erisae quiet the bard and head down the hallway alone. Turning toward Ela, "I can understand his problem with constant music. But he must realize the help you bring us. I know that if you did not sing, I would have been in deeper trouble. Furthermore, I enjoy your songs. Maybe we should help each other when it comes to fights."

[wxdruid]

Erisae creeps down the hallway ahead of Gike, as he leaves the room he finds a dead end ahead of him and a hallway going to the left with a closed door in front of him, as he listens at the door he can some rustling on the other side with some sporadic talking. He can't quite hear what they're talking about. Gike comes along behind Erisae with Elle, Albie, Viktor and Ela remaining behind for the moment.

[JackTR69]

Erisae whispers to the dwarf "Go in first, and don't kill anything unless it looks like it might give you a good fight."

[Pwenet]

Smiling at Erisae Gike opens the door and walks into the next chamber. If whatever is in there is hostile he will attack. Otherwise he will stand there and maybe scratch himself for he is not much of a public speaker.

[TKDfirefly]

Viktor

After giving the two a decent lead, Viktor coaxes the others down the hallway. He stops about 15 feet from the pointmen. I must be careful. He checks and makes sure that everyone around him is staying pretty quiet. He looks and sees the dwarf disappear through a doorway. He tries to catch Erisae's eye and gesture to call for help if need be. Viktor then waits to see what happens, muttering "Pacis" over and over again. It is an effort to try and shut out the continuing argument in his head. Ditch these fools. You could go through this entire temple by yourself. And you would do it better also. Stay with your fellow companions. They can help you in a time of need. They will just get in your way. They have no reason to hinder you, since they are in similar situations.

[dariathalon]

Albie

Albie stays with the main body of the group, watching what is going on with the people in front, but outwardly seeming rather unconcerned by it. However, he does say a silent prayer while he waits. Olidammara, I pray for your blessings in this mission. We are here on a mission to steal something with which to purchase our freedoms. I don't know of a more worthy cause than that. Please be with us and grant us your favor.

[wxdruid]

Gike walks through the door...

This meeting chamber lacks chairs now, dominated only by a single stone table. Seven molten-colored creatures resembling large eels surround the table, in various stages of rest. They look at your group with crimson eyes ablaze; each wears chainmail, carries an oddly shaped mirror shield and is armed with a wicked longsword. The room is 50 feet long by 20 feet wide.

They look up in surprise at the dwarf as he hefts his battleaxe in one hand and stares at them. No words are spoken, Gike idly scratches himself as he wonders what they are. They all look at each other and the first two begin moving towards Gike, menacing him with their longswords. Gike hefts his axe higher, ready for them.

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i262/wxdruid/Game/TofEFMeetingChambersurpriseround.jpg

Roll your initiative.

((the squares are 5 ft by 5 ft, the blue dot is Gike and there are 7 critters in the room. The arrow points to where everyone is and where they came from. Place your characters on the map. Erisae is closest to the door with Viktor after him.

[TKDfirefly]

Initiative - [roll0]
Viktor is 15 ft or 3 squares from Erisae. Please place me accordingly.

[dariathalon]

Albie

Albie waits immediately behind Viktor, ready to hurry forward in case anyone needs healing. He listens to what might be going on in the next chamber.


Initiative [roll0]

[JackTR69]

Erisae sneaks into the room, trying to remain unnoticed by the flaming beings that are staring at the dwarf. He watches one in particular that seems to interest him. "Yes, this one will do." He thinks to himself.
Again using Hide and move silently if at all possible.
Initiative: [roll0]
Hide: [roll1]
Move Silently: [roll2]
If there is no way to hide in this room then I would like to change my action. Moving to A4 and using my death attack ability to begin studying enemy #5 for assassination...(round 1)

[Pwenet]

Watching the figures Gike nearly yelps out with glee as they start to charge him. He rushes towards the closet one Winona at the ready.

Initiative - 1d20+2 - 10 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1605956/)

[Akiata]

Elle

Arrow knocked, bow at the ready, Elle advances into the room.

Initiative: (1d20+7=27) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1606146/)
Move to D4.

[oliana0]

Ela

Ela agrees that music could alert someone to their presense and she tries to not sing. But her silence turns to finger tapping and head bobbing within moments and by the time Erisae is telling Gike to enter the room Ela is "Do-da-dooing" quietly and following Viktor.

When Viktor begins his little chant Ela joins along quietly adding some harmony notes to blend with his little chants.


[roll0]

[wxdruid]

Elle nocks her bow and moves forward to D4

Viktor moves closer and into the doorway to evaluate the situation.

For the moment Erisae remains unnoticed as all of the large eels are watching the dwarf and the incoming Viktor with the others crowding in behind him. ((There isn’t anywhere to hide, not to many shadows or objects to hide in or behind))

Gike rages and moves forward to meet the large eels as they menace him with their longswords. He attacks #2, shouting Winona! His first attack hits #2 attack, damage, extra (1d20+11=26, 1d12+5=11, 1d8=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1607936/), he slices down, shearing it in two with his axe. He turns to attack #1, attack, damage, extra (1d20+11=29, 1d12+5=6, 1d8=8) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1607939/), he takes it down easily, leaving the remaining eel things to eye him warily.

Albie waits behind Viktor.

Ela begins to sing along with Viktor’s chanting.

Most of the large eels move forward one block as they see everyone at the door. #4 moves up and attacks Gike, the sword goes low, slicing into his short stocky legs (3 damage) #3 takes a step forward and attacks Gike and the sword goes high and initially slides off his breastplate before hitting him (1 damage). #6 looks like it’s about ready to make a run for it down the hallway going east.

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i262/wxdruid/Game/TofEFMeetingChamberround1.jpg
-----------------End of Round 1-----------------

Initiative

Elle 27
Viktor 22
Erisae 14
Gike 10
Albie 8
Ela 8
Enemy 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 (1 and 2 dead)

((your dot should be similar to your speech color, Elle is magenta and in I7, Viktor is yellowgreen and in C7, Albie is red and in F7, Gike is blue and in G4, Ela is purple and in D6, Erisae is gray and in E6. With agreement from Pwenet, he’ll post his actions for battle and I’ll roll and post them. He’ll make all his other checks and actions))

((Also Viktor is down 3 hp, Erisae 6, and Gike 7, although if the healer in the party wants to retro in casting healing spells it’s fine with me.))

[dariathalon]

Albie

Albie whispers under his breath, "Oh no you don't." He then says a quick prayer, calling on Olidammara's gifts to hide his from view. As he casts, he fades from view. After becoming completely invisible, Albie rushes across the room, hoping that his spell will be enough to protect him from any attacks. He grips his spear tightly, preparing it for battle as he moves. He stops after having cut off the fleeing eel's progress.


Standard: Cast Invisibility.
Move: S, S, S, SE, S, SE, ending in what would be E8 if it were labelled on the map (sorry for going off it). His move of 40' should make this no problem.

I'm not going to worry about healing those fairly minor wounds for now. He'd already given Gike quite a bit of healing, and nobody spoke up when he asked about needing healing. He wouldn't be too concerned with the fairly superficial wounds unless the people who suffered them were.

[TKDfirefly]

If Elle shoots at #6
"I will not worry about that one. However, his friend is a different story." Moving out of the doorway for his companions, Viktor releases a blast back at the flanking beast. His blast is back to its normal color now.
Move to B4
Eldritch blast at #3 [roll0], Damage [roll1]
Confirm critical [roll2], Critical damage [roll3]

If Elle does not shoot at #6
"I have him." Viktor releases a flash of green energy at the escaping beast. The dark energy that was flickering within his blasts before have now seemed to have disappeared. He then moves away from the doorway for his companions.
Eldritch blast at #6 [roll4], Damage [roll5]
Confirm critical [roll6], Critical damage [roll7]
Move to B4

I wonder what I am attacking now.

Knowledge (arcana) [roll8]

[JackTR69]

Erisae pulls a potion out of his haversack and downs it quickly, suddenly disappearing as though he were never there.
No reading the next part unless you're the DM!
Ready a move action for the end of the round.

[Akiata]

Elle

Staying where she is Elle raises her bow and fires at the creature that's apparently making to flee.

Attacking #6: (1d20+8=12) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1608259/), which I assume is a miss.

[Pwenet]

Gike

Tugging his Greataxe free from the corpse Gike looks at the creature right in front of him and smiles a sick smile.

"Winona is hungry! Time to feed her!"

With that he attacks the creature right in front of him.


Attack enemy #4

[oliana0]

Ela

Ela tries to look over the shoulders of the people in front of her and sees the encounter fairly well taken care of and idlying hums a tune while she tries really hard not to walk down the hallway, her longsword drawn, at the very least.


She doesn't succeed at not walking down the hallway, but she's not moving very fast, maybe about 5 feet this round. To D1.

[wxdruid]

Elle fires an arrow at #6, the arrow skitters off it’s armor and hits against the wall before stopping.

Viktor fires an eldritch blast, easily overcoming #3 and it shrivels and burns to ash without a sound. He realizes these are firenewts, they can breath fire and usually ride giant striders.

Erisae drinks a potion and vanishes from sight.

Gike swings at #4, it has no chance to dodge as the greataxe bites deeply into it.
Attack,damage,extra (1d20+11=22, 1d12+4=12, 1d8=8) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1611218/) The firenewt falls dead at his feet.

Albie moves invisibly across the room, ((please make a move silently check))

Ela moves down the hallway towards the room with the firenewts.

Firenewt #5 moves 10 feet forward, trying to stay away from the raging dwarf. #6 (awaiting move silently check for Albie), #7 moves back, to another doorway to the south as he watches his companions cut down in front of him.

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i262/wxdruid/Game/TofEFMeetingChamberround2.jpg

-----------------End of Round 2-----------------

Initiative

Elle 27
Viktor 22
Erisae 14
Gike 10
Albie 8
Ela 8
Enemy 5, 6, 7 (1, 2, 3, 4 dead)

((your dot should be similar to your speech color, Elle is magenta and in I7, Viktor is yellowgreen and in C7, Albie is red and in F7, Gike is blue and in G4, Ela is purple and in D6, Erisae is gray and in E6. With agreement from Pwenet, he’ll post his actions for battle and I’ll roll and post them. He’ll make all his other checks and actions))

[dariathalon]

Albie

Requested Move Silently roll [roll0]

[wxdruid]

#6 turns to follow the sound of Albie's scuffing feet and moves to C9 and away from him, towards the south door.

((thank you))

[JackTR69]

Erisae runs to help Albie flank the creature, his wicked dagger at the ready.
That's with the move action I delayed from my last round. If I don't get a chance to post between now and when it gets to my init, attack action w/flanking is in order.

[Akiata]

Elle

Edging forward, Elle switches targets and fires again.

5' step south to D-5.
Attacking #7: (1d20+8=15) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1613184/) for 2 damage (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1613184/).

[TKDfirefly]

Viktor

"One down. Time for his companion." With that and a wolfish grin, Viktor gathers eldritch energy and releases it towards the next closest firenewt. Is this place filled with fire monsters? If so, then my favorite weapon is useless here.

Eldritch blast at #5
Ranged touch attack [roll0], Damage [roll1]
Confirm critical [roll2], Critical damage [roll3]

If #5 dies,
Viktor will then move to B10, giving him a line of sight for his next target.
If #5 lives,
Viktor will stay where he is.

[oliana0]

Ela

Ela hears more creatures fall to the ground and none of her party members scream in agony, so she know's they have it well in hand. "Doo dee doo dee do" as she tries not to wander off unsuccessfully again.


Another 5' down the hall. Longsword still drawn.

[dariathalon]

Albie

Albie steps forward, thrusting his spear at the creature before him. As he does so, he suddenly becomes visible again.


Free: 5' step toward creature
Standard: Attack (includes modifiers for flank and invis, since he's attacking from invisibility, the target should be effectively flatfooted.) [roll0] Damage [roll1] + [roll2] Sneak Attack.

[Pwenet]

Gike

His throat starting to get a little sore from the content screaming Gike silently (as silently one in heavy armor can be) charges.

If Firenewt #5 is still alive:

Chasing after the coward Gike will attempt to catch up to it and cut it down.


If Firenewt #5 is dead:

Seeing the corpse of the fallen enemy Gike shifts his attention towards Firenewt #7 and starts making hit way towards it.

[wxdruid]

Erisae makes his move action and ends up in C8

Elle fires at #7 and her arrow goes wide.

Viktor’s eldritch blast flickers harmlessly against the mirror shield held by the firenewt.

Erisae attacks #6, his dagger slides off the firenewt’s armor. attack (1d20+6=15) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1613838/) ((no flank when Albie is invisible and not threatening the firenewt quite yet))

Gike lumbers forward almost pushing #5 into the wall with his attack. In his haste to kill the firenewt, he takes one wrong step and almost slices his foot off as his axe thunks into the wall behind the firenewt. attack,(1d20+11=12) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1613845/)

Albie reappears as he thrusts forward with his spear at #6 and pierces it’s armor, it falters midstep. It was trying to leave the room and an armed man suddenly appeared and attacked.

Ela moves a little closer, seemingly distracted from the fight.

Firenewt #7 is off, quietly slipping out the door, into the next room. (the arrow points where he went, make a spot check to see him go.) #5 steps towards the seemingly ineffective warlock and strikes out with it’s longsword. It turns out he’s feeling ineffective as his sword fails to strike Viktor. #6 attacks Albie, although his sword gets tangled in the smaller area of the doorway.

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i262/wxdruid/Game/TofEFMeetingChamberround3.jpg

-----------------End of Round 3-----------------

Initiative

Elle 27
Viktor 22
Erisae 14
Gike 10
Albie 8
Ela 8
Enemy 5, 6, 7 (1, 2, 3, 4 dead)

((your dot should be similar to your speech color, Elle is magenta, Viktor is yellowgreen, Albie is red, Gike is blue, Ela is purple, Erisae is gray. With agreement from Pwenet, he’ll post his actions for battle and I’ll roll and post them. He’ll make all his other checks and actions))

((Also Viktor is down 3 hp, Erisae 6, and Gike 7.))

[TKDfirefly]

Viktor

"This is too close for comfort for me." Viktor then moves in an erractic pattern in the room. As he passes by the door, he sees Ela hanging back. "Get in here and help." He ends up almost where the firenewt fled.

Full round action - Withdraw
Moves through the room as follows.
B4->C5->C6->B7->B10->C11->D11
Spot check [roll0] to see through the doorway

[dariathalon]

Albie

(If #6 still lives...)

Albie presses his attack, stabbing again with his spear.


Attack (includes flank) [roll0], Damage [roll1] + [roll2] sneak attack


(If #6 has fallen...)

Albie glances behind him to see if the doorway he's next to leads to the same room that the other newt had escaped into, if so he'll give pursuit that way. If not, he'll move over next to the other door and look around there.


A spot check for each door... [roll3], [roll4]

[JackTR69]

Erisae again tries to force his blade into the creature.
Attack Roll: [roll0]
Damage: [roll1][roll2]

[Akiata]

Elle

Worried about any alarm being raised, moves further into the room, trying to skirt around the melees going.

Spot Check: (1d20+9=26) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1614117/)

Elle moves 30' to B-10.
Attacking #6: (1d20+8=20) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1614120/) for 4 damage (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1614120/).

[oliana0]

Ela

Humming, looking about distractedly, Ela walks haphazardly.


Ack just realized I mis-interpreted the map. Thought we can in at A1, but now realize that's a dead end. Ela meant to walk further down the hallway away from where they came, so west? Eh, whatever.

[Pwenet]

Cursing under his breath Gike attempts to beat down the Firenewt with his axe.

[wxdruid]

Elle moves around the table in the center of the room and fires an arrow at the firenewt between Albie and Erisae, her arrow finds its mark, the firenewt grunts in pain as it sinks in.

Viktor starts moving away from firenewt #5, the firenewt swings at him, but misses as Viktor suddenly moves to the far side of the room. He finds a locked door.

Erisae’s blade finds that critical weakness in the firenewt’s armor and it gets a sudden surprised look on it’s face as it dies.

Gike attacks full force at the firenewt in front of him, with a muttered curse for each twack of his axe. attack, damage, extra (1d20+11=24, 1d12+5=10, 1d8=2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1616011/) On the first blow his axe sinks satisfyingly into the creature. He wrests it out and goes for the kill. attack, damage (1d20+6=26, 1d12+5=17) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1616022/) confirm crit (1d20+6=17) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1616025/) ((damage is x3)) That firenewt is now in at least three pieces and is very dead with a raging dwarf standing over it.

With the firenewt in front of him dead, he looks down the hallway behind him, it leads down a long corridor, where all seems to be quiet. He moves down to where Viktor is confronted with a closed door, it's the only place the last one could have gone. The firenewt didn't go past Albie and down the hallway.

Ela walks down to A1 and finds it is a dead end, she turns back and slowly heads into the room where the others are.

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i262/wxdruid/Game/TofEFMeetingChamberround4.jpg

-----------------End of Round 4-----------------

Initiative

Elle 27
Viktor 22
Erisae 14
Gike 10
Albie 8
Ela 8
Enemy 7-behind the locked door, (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 dead)

((your dot should be similar to your speech color, Elle is magenta, Viktor is yellowgreen, Albie is red, Gike is blue, Ela is purple, Erisae is gray. With agreement from Pwenet, he’ll post his actions for battle and I’ll roll and post them. He’ll make all his other checks and actions. Also Viktor is down 3 hp, Erisae 6, and Gike 7.))

[JackTR69]

Erisae moves quickly to the locked door, pulling out his set of lock picks and going to work. However he runs into some great trouble with the lock, having gotten out the wrong kind of picks for this particular kind of lock.
[roll0]Don't you just love natural 1's?

[Akiata]

Elle

Reaching for her own set of picks, Elle steps forward and says "Here, let me try mine."

Search door: (1d20+14=25) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1616732/).
Open Lock: (1d20+14=20) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1616732/).

I didn't manage to do much better. :smallmad:

[TKDfirefly]

Viktor

While the others mess with the locked door, Viktor goes to the opening the other firenewt was trying to go through. "I wonder if this leads to the same area." He gets close enough to peer through.

Move to D8
Spot check [roll0]
If I see a firenewt, I will try to blast it with my eldritch blast.
Ranged touch attack [roll1], Damage [roll2]
Confirm critical [roll3], Damage [roll4]

[dariathalon]

Albie

Albie watches over Elle's shoulder as she tackles the lock. Handy skill to know. I ought to practice that some time.

If she is still unsuccessful, Albie will say, "Try it one more time. This time you'll have the blessing of Olidammara to guide your hand." He prays for a moment, and places a hand on her shoulder.

He turns to the others, saying "And while she works on that, is there anybody that requires healing before moving on?"

Cast Guidance. It's only a +1, but it seems like we could use every bonus we can get.

[Akiata]

Elle

If the first Open locks attempt fails:

"Praise be to Olidammara. And perhaps I should be using my good picks for this door..."

Forgot to add the bonus from my masterwork thieves' tools to my last roll.

Open Lock: (1d20+15=26) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1617762/).

[wxdruid]

Yes...Erisae's attempt at picking the lock failed quite miserably...

A search of the door turns up nothing more exciting than a series of scratch marks across it. Elle's first attempt at picking the lock fails and when she tries a second time, she finally hears the click from the mechanism.

Viktor moves to D8 and looks down a long hallway, he doesn't see any doors along it, or any firenewts. It doesn't seem to lead to the same area.

Albie watches and asks if anyone needs any healing. ((Viktor is down 3 hp, Erisae 6, and Gike 7))

Gike is busy hacking the firenewt in front of him into tiny little pieces. No one is going to rez or raise this firenewt...

Ela, is wandering, looking around, and probably humming to herself.

[JackTR69]

Erisae calls Gike over to the door, then steps back to let the genocidal dwarf get the first crack at whatever is behind it.

[oliana0]

Ela

Ela wanders back into the room, longsword drawn, "Oh! Are they all gone?"

[Pwenet]

Noticing that the door has been unlocked Gike stumbles over towards it after spitting on the remains of the Firenewt.

"Before I wander on in there can someone give me a touch of healing."

If he gets healed he will wait until that is taken care of, otherwise he will go on through the door axe first.

[dariathalon]

Albie

Albie looks over the dwarves wounds. "Yes, I think those wounds can be taken care of with a simple spell." He touches the silver mask hanging around his neck, calling upon the power of Olidammara to heal the injuries. He reaches out and touches the dwarf's chest with a hand and a cool relaxing sensation stretches out from that point. The wounds quickly heal themselves over. "Better?" he asks.


Sacrificing Blade of Blood to cast Cure Light Wounds. [roll0] healed.

[TKDfirefly]

Viktor

Noticing that this doorway leads down a hallway, Viktor turns back to the group. However, Ela interrupts this with her question. Anger flashes through him as if a dam was broken. Without thinking, he points his hand through the doorway, and releases fiery blast that hurts the eyes of anyone who looks at it directly. "Most are gone. No thanks to you." Viktor spits at Ela as he walks slowly back to the group. The walk calms him a little but he still has some fury within him. "That opening leads to a hallway. I saw no enemies." He pauses to take a breath and thinks of what he just did. "I might have signaled something to come though. Sorry."

As he watches the others, thoughts drift through Viktor's head. Let your anger feed you. It will give you power. Apologize to her. You hurt her feelings. Let the others be afraid of you. It gives you power. I need to think before I act. Help the group. Do not push them away. I need to control my emotions.

Released a Brimstone blast down the hall. If for some reason it actually hits something other than a wall, I am amazed. It would take 3d6 fire damage and have to make a DC 16 Reflex save or catch on fire for 1 round after the blast hits.

[oliana0]

Ela

"Woaahh, chill man. The room was too small for me with all those weapons flying about. Half of the little guys were down before I could even step in the room. I was guarding the rear and checking the hallway. Nothing there." Ela shrugs.

[Akiata]

Elle

Tucking her tools away, Elle retrives her short bow and is ready to follow Gike through the door she just unlocked.

[Pwenet]

As his wounds knit over Gike grunts in distinct pleasure. Turning towards Albie he smiles at him.

"Thanks lad. Feel like a new human! Time to split some skulls open!"

Grabbing his Greataxe Gike strolls through the door looking for enemies to split open.

[wxdruid]

Gike runs into a small problem, the door seems to be wedged shut, so instead of walking on through...he finds himself faced with a stubborn door.

((Strength check to open it))

Viktor's brimstone blast lights up the corridor so very nicely...

[Pwenet]

Grunting in annoyance Gike pushes against the door.

1d20+4 → [2,4] = (6) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1622913/)

[wxdruid]

And...Gike suddenly lost all of his barbarian rageness as he pushes fruitlessly against the door. The door doesn't even move under that effort.

[dariathalon]

Albie

Hearing Gike grunt and strain against the door, Albie has a thought. He removes his pack, setting it on the floor in front of him. He reaches inside, feeling around for only a split second, and pulls out a large crowbar (larger in fact than the bag it came from). He holds it out to Gike, "Here, this might help."

[oliana0]

Ela

"Woah. Cool. Nice bag."

[Pwenet]

Taking the offered crowbar Gike looks at it without curiosity. He moves as if to smash it against the door then stops and smiles. He then starts to use it for it's intended function.

[dariathalon]

Albie

Albie waits crouched over his bag for Gike to return the crowbar. "Thanks," he replies to Ela, "It's a must have for today's traveller on the go."

[Pwenet]

Grunting with exertion Gike starts working on the crowbar.

1d20+2+2 → [1,2,2] = (5) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1627251/)

[wxdruid]

Well...it seems as though the dwarf barbarian is attempting to compensate for something and he can't seem to get the door open no matter how hard he huffs and puffs and rolls less than 5 on a dice roller...

Someone else will obviously have to step up and show the dwarf how to open a stubborn door.

All seems to be quiet still down the other hallway as the party struggles to get one simple door to open.

[oliana0]

Ela

"Dude, lemme try."


1d20+2+2
FAIL dunno why, will roll in OOC.

23 (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4463199&postcount=46)

[wxdruid]

The bard succeeds where the barbarian failed. The door suddenly gives and slams open in to the room. As you peer in, the firenewt is not immediately visible. The chair that was propped against the door is lying on the floor.

Within are two narrow tables, various glass bottles of all sizes, and strange instruments that hold the bottles for their intended use. A slight sulfuric smell lingers in the air. Large mirrors hang from ceiling to floor on the north and south walls. Several open flames rest in bowls and torch sconces, obviously magical. A small white coat and a short staff rest in the corner, dust and charcoal staining the material.

[Akiata]

Elle

Packing away her tools and readying her bow once more once more, Elle gives Ela a pat on the back and says "Good job."

She proceeds cautiously into the room wary of any traps the wily firenewt may have left behind.

Looking for exits from the room. If the room appears empty then she'll cast a quick detect magic and scan the room.

[wxdruid]

Elle walks through the doorway and towards 11F, ((make a spot check)).

The others remain in the back, the doorway only fits one person at a time.

((all, roll your init, thank you, map will be available with my next post))

[dariathalon]

Albie

"Nice work," Albie says taking the crowbar back. He quickly packs it away and swings his pack back over his shoulders. He cranes his neck trying to see around the others. "So, what's up in there?" he asks Elle.

[dariathalon]

Albie

(Initiative [roll0] )

[Akiata]

Elle

Spot Check: (1d20+9=26) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1631700/).
Initative Roll: (1d20+7=21) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1631700/).

[oliana0]

Ela

"Woah. Kewl." Ela looks as surprised as anyone else that that worked.

"It's all in the wrist," Ela jokes.


[roll0]

[Pwenet]

Grunting at the door Gike kicks the nearest piece of it.

1d20+2 → [6,2] = (8) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1632512/)

[wxdruid]

Elle sees a flash in the mirror on the right side and her eyes quickly turn to her left. She easily spots the remaining firenewt before it can attack her as she walks forward into F11. ((Your init is higher and it definitely failed to hide, go ahead and make your attack.))

Gike gets to kick the wall, since the door opened the other way...

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i262/wxdruid/Game/TofEFlabsurpriseround.jpg

----------Surprise, it's around the corner----------

Initiative

Elle 21
Albie 19
Lone Firenewt
Gike 8
Ela 2

((waiting on Viktor and Erisae's init rolls, although it shouldn't be to hard to kill off one firenewt...))

[Akiata]

Elle

Reacting quickly to the movement in her periphery, Elle fires an arrow, and finds her mark.

Attack roll: (1d20+8=20) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1632916/) for 6 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1632916/) damage + 15 sneak attack damage (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1632916/).

Assuming that's enough to kill it, Elle makes sure the room is clear, before calling everyone in. She'll cast detect magic and scan the room.

[wxdruid]

Elle gets the advantage and the firenewt dies with it's weapon raised. It wasn't quite quick enough. There is no one else in the small room and there are no other exits.

Detect Magic lights up the following on the first round...

a wand, the staff, the spellbook and a few flasks.

[Akiata]

Elle

Spending a few more moments concentrating, Elle makes sure she's scanned the whole room thoroughly, before focusing in on the detected items.

Spellcraft checks to determine schools of magic on the:
Wand: 19 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1634138/)
Staff: 22 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1634138/)
1st Flask: 10 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1634138/)
2nd Flask: 16 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1634138/)
3rd Flask: 23 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1634138/)
4th Flask: 29 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1634138/)
(just guessing the number of flasks here...)

[JackTR69]

Erisae looks around the room, his keen eyes trying to spot the fleeing creature.
Spot:[roll0]
Listen:[roll1]
Init:[roll2]

[wxdruid]

The magic items are scattered about the room.

The staff in the corner reads as illusion, the wand as evocation, 3 flasks as conjuration.

Within are two narrow tables, various glass bottles of all sizes, and strange instruments that hold the bottles for their intended use. A slight sulfuric smell lingers in the air. Large mirrors hang from ceiling to floor on the north and south walls. Several open flames rest in bowls and torch sconces, obviously magical. A small white coat and a short staff rest in the corner, dust and charcoal staining the material.

Elle rather suddenly killed the last Firenewt that you guys are aware of...

[Akiata]

Elle

"The wand, staff, and these three flasks appear to be magical - I am not sure of their function yet though, I'll see what I can do."

"There's also a spellbook here." Picking up the indicated tome, Elle asks, "anyone mind if I bag this?"

Elle takes a minute to examine each of the items more closely.

Any markings, or command words on the staff or wand? Spellcraft checks to identify the potions:
Potion 1: 27 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1636967/)
Potion 2: 14 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1636967/)
Potion 3: 14 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1636967/)

Even though she only managed to successfully identify the first - do they all appear to be the same in colour and taste?

[JackTR69]

Erisae begins to walk out of the room, saying "While you figure out what there is to be gained from this room, I'll be watching the hallway to make sure nothing sneaks up on us."
Move to the end of the hallway, readying an action to yell if I see something.

[Pwenet]

Gike Witchcutter

Bored out of his mind Gike starts sniffing the various bottles and debates about smashing them against the walls out of boredom but decides that Winona would not like their taste.

[dariathalon]

Albie

"I don't mind at all. I figure by the time all is said and done, this temple may hold things of interest to us all," Albie says. He enters the room and picks up the staff that Elle had indicated. He begins examining it for any carvings or other indications of its use.

[TKDfirefly]

Viktor

Kill them. Help them. Kill them. Help them. Kill them. Help them. SHUT UP. There is a sudden peace in Viktor's mind that allows him to see what has happened. I must stop them from doing that.

He then enters the room and scans the found items. His eyes glow and then dim. "I can keep magic eye on things, if it helps you Elle."

Activate Detect Magic
Looks at the items for 3 rounds
Spellcraft [roll0] wand
Spellcraft [roll1] staff
Spellcraft [roll2] flask 1
Spellcraft [roll3] flask 2
Spellcraft [roll4] flask 3
I am going to keep Detect Magic activated until I state otherwise since I can use it at will.

[wxdruid]

Elle identifies the first potion as a Cure light wounds, the second one tastes similar to the first, but the third seems be something completely different and has a bad taste to it.

Erisae walks back down to the hallway and finds a good spot to watch down the hallway, ((make a spot check)).

Viktor identifies the last one as a potion of stinking cloud. The middle one is still unknown except that it’s similar to the first one.

The staff is 4 feet long. It is fastened to a leather strap to make it easy to sling over your shoulder. It bears a small rune of a dagger on one end. The wand is made of amber and has a small trapped lightning bug at one end of it. With detect magic the staff has a stronger aura than the wand.

[oliana0]

Ela

"Woah, spiffy. Nice shot." Ela follows behind quietly, momentarily then hums a little didy. At the divvy up of goodies, Ela shrugs and says nothing.


Work sucking brain. Will be more responsive this week, I promise.

[JackTR69]

Spot: Take 10=14 total

[TKDfirefly]

Viktor

"I do not know about those two but this potion contains stinking cloud. It sure seems potent by the smell of it. That staff has a more powerful aura than this wand. I am fine with you having the book, Elle. It will be the most useful in your hands. I would like the wand if no one minds. I do not want the potions or the staff."

About what time of day does it feel like?

[wxdruid]

Erisae thinks he saw a motion as he turned his head to look down the long corridor, but he's not completely sure. There is no other movement in the corridor.

[Akiata]

Elle

When Viktor mentions stinking cloud Elle's eyes light up. "Stinking cloud? Really? That's a conjuration spell that I have been hoping to master myself. Unless someone else would like it, I'd very much like to have that."

Bagging the spellbook and the potion of stinking cloud for herself, Elle passes the wand and the potion of cure light wounds to Viktor.

She hands the staff to Ela with a shrug saying, "see if you can do anything with this."

Lastly she turns to Gike and says, "Here. Take this dwarf, and drink it if you get badly wounded."

On her way back out of this room, she'll check the dead firenewt in the corner to see if it had anything of value, and try to recover her arrow.

If required: [roll0]

[Pwenet]

Taking the offered item Gike nods and stows it away. He then starts cleaning Winona.

[TKDfirefly]

Viktor

"Thank you, Elle. I am sure that these will help me later." Viktor places the potion in his backpack and stores the wand in his belt. I need to try and figure this out what this does before I use it. I do not want it to blow up in my face. He then leaves the room and joins Erisae in the hallway. "What is it?"

Spot check [roll0]
Listen check [roll1]

[dariathalon]

Albie

Albie wanders back out into the larger room. He takes a note from Ela, humming a little tune to himself. Seeing Erisae staring intently down the hall, he stops to say, "Yeah, what's up?"

[JackTR69]

"I'm not sure, but I think we should go investigate. Then we should try to find a place to rest for awhile, I think this place is beginning to wear on some of us."

[wxdruid]

Elle distributes the gains and then searches the firenewt in the corner. She finds chainmail, an oddly shaped mirror shield, a longsword, a necklace with a small withered hand about it’s neck and a black pearl and a fire opal, although she finds her arrow is unrecoverable.

When Viktor peers down the long hallway he doesn’t hear or see anything and he feels like it’s beginning to get late in the day.

[Akiata]

Elle

Elle pipes up as she searches the firenewt, "Hey, this one had gems on it - we should search the others as well."

Elle, proceeds back to the room where the main fight with the firenewts took place and begins searching the other bodies.

[oliana0]

Ela

"Kewl. What's it do?" Ela nods in agreement then starts to hum a little ditty.

[dariathalon]

Albie

Albie says to Erisae, "If you'll continue looking out there for just a couple minutes, I'll help Elle look the other bodies over and we can be off." Assuming some sort of affirmative answer, he then turns to help examine the bodies.

I don't know how many of them I'll get to before Elle does, but here are a few Search rolls in case you need them.
[roll0]
[roll1]
[roll2]
[roll3]

[wxdruid]

Elle and Albie find 6 more longswords, 6 more mirror shields, chainmail, 1 more withered hand on a necklace and several more gems, a few platinum and quite a few gold pieces. Albie finds a flask of with some kind of potion.

gems-bloodstone, moss agate 7 platinum, 257 gold

The staff is 4 feet long. It is fastened to a leather strap to make it easy to sling over your shoulder. It bears a small rune of a dagger on one end.

Everything continues to be quiet down the hallway, no movement or noises.

[TKDfirefly]

Viktor

"Sounds like an interesting plan Erisae. Or we could just rest in the room that last firenewt ran into. The only way in or out is through that one door. It is the perfect place to rest for the night."

[JackTR69]

"Sounds good to me, but we should post two sentries. How about you and me take first watch?"

[Akiata]

Elle

As people settle down for a night's rest, Elle takes out the newly acquired spellbook and begins poring over it with great interest.

Take 20 on a search of the spellbook = DC 35.
Then cast read magic and figure out what's in there.

[dariathalon]

Albie

Albie settles himself down in one corner of the room. "Seems a little early to be turnin' in to me, but whatever ya'll want to do, I guess. If anybody is in the mood for a good story, I've told a few in my day. I'd be glad to spin a yarn for anyone who wants to hear it." He waits for a few minutes to gauge the others interest.

[wxdruid]

The spellbook is leather-bound with brass corners and a crescent moon-shaped sigil burned onto the front cover. It contains, arcane mark, dancing lights, detect magic, disrupt undead, ghost sound, ray of frost, read magic, identify, obscuring mist, silent image, sleep, unseen servant, blur, continual flame, invisibility, locate object, and tongues. The book is 18 pages long and the last page is blank.

For the rest of you, I will need a watch rotation and everyone who is standing watch needs to make listen and spot checks. Please tell me where you are going to stand watch, (what gridpoint on the map).
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i262/wxdruid/Game/TofEFbasemapforlabandmeetingroom.jpg

[oliana0]

Ela

Ela settles in to rest for the night and proceeds to tell a brief, but entertaining story about a group of individuals that were brought together by forces beyond their control to save a princess, who turns out to be one of the group's sister, and destroy an emperor by befriended a great knight of the emperor, who turns out to be the siblings' father.

"The night she is a true companion
They shuffle in
They hear the sound
But by night's end
It's night's abandon
You look across the floor
Ain't anyone around

Closing time
Unplug them people
And send them home
It's closing time "


Ela will take the second watch, and mimic the location of the previous watch's location.

[dariathalon]

Albie

Albie settles down in one corner, as happy to listen to a good tale as to tell it himself. Before turning in, he catches Viktor's attention. "You're taking first watch, right? Wake me up when you're done, and I'll join in on second with Ela."

He then turns to face the wall and drifts off to sleep rather quickly. He snores softly.


On second watch, Albie will stand just oustide the room (in D12), so as not to disturb those trying to sleep. Here are the checks, in case you need them on second shift.

Spot [roll0]
Listen [roll1]

[Akiata]

Elle

Deep in concentration, Elle looks up rom the spellbook long enough to announce she'll take the last watch, before going back to her reading.

Elle will stand watch in I-12
[roll0]
[roll1]

[wxdruid]

The first two watches with Viktor/Erisae and Ela/Albie go quietly. No sounds, no motion from where they can see. ((I have people standing watch in D12 and I12, just outside the room and inside the room. No one else posted another spot and I rolled spot/listen checks for those that didn’t.))

On the last watch with Gike (D12)/Elle (I12), Gike gets the first inkling of trouble when he turns towards the hallway and suddenly 4 firenewts leap out at him from the hallway. He gets a split second to make an action as the first one comes within 5ft of him (will post the action after Pwenet responds). Inside the room, Elle will see something swiftly moving in the room beyond, (I assume the door is propped open). She can hear approx 2 firenewts outside and she saw one. (Elle can start alerting everyone)

((Everyone else is asleep and Elle will have to wake them up and then everyone will have to get up and start moving towards the door. All others, place yourself, (and I really don’t expect that every single one of you to have slept right next to the door…) and the order you’ll all leave the room. Roll your init.))

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i262/wxdruid/Game/TofEFbasemapforlabandmeetingroom-Su.jpg

[Pwenet]

Facing the firenewts Gike grunts to himself.

"So that is how it is going to be. Who's first?"

Hefting Winona he waits for the first firenewt to make the first move and if it is close enough, he will go ahead and start decorating the walls.

1d20+2 → [3,2] = (5) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1675005/)

[dariathalon]

Albie

(Initiative [roll0]

Albie had settled down in a corner, so N13 seems as good a place as any.)

[oliana0]

Ela

"ZZZZzzzzZZZZzzzzZZZZzzzz" Ela snores a little tune as she rests against the north wall, in the middle.


Init = 9 (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4610939&postcount=63) rolled in OOC thread

[wxdruid]

Gike takes a 5 foot step to guard the door and keep any firenewts from entering before the others are fully awake. He rages and promptly attacks the first one and drops it in its tracks, (attack (1d20+12=30), damage (1d12+4=11, extra (1d8=6) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1687215/)) He moves right on to #2… (attack (1d20+12=30), damage (1d12+4=15), extra (1d8=8) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1687216/)), with great cleave he tries to continue his killing streak onto #3…(attack (1d20+12=15) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1687218/)), but he doesn’t quite make it with the third firenewt, it has its shield up and the greataxe slips across the face.

This one, in revenge for his fallen comrades, attacks Gike, his longsword gets past the raging dwarf’s guard (damage: 7).

Elle quickly moves around the room waking everyone up, while Gike is busy holding all 4 of the firenewts off.

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i262/wxdruid/Game/TofEFbasemapforlabandmeetingroom-1.jpg

---------- Surprise Round ----------

Initiative Order for the next round

Albie 16
Firenewts (2, 1 and 2 are dead)
Ela 9
Gike 5

((awaiting Erisae (JackTR69), Viktor (TKDfirefly) and Elle (Akiata) for init rolls, although the last time TKDfirefly posted was 9 July and Akiata last posted on 25 Jul. Not sure where they are. If they aren’t back soon, I’ll have to replace them so we can continue onward.))

((For those in the room, please post your getting up actions and preparing to fight if Gike doesn't manage to kill them all in his next turn.))

[oliana0]

Ela

"Woah, whass going on?" Ela hears the sound of Gike getting all angry and slashing through stuff and she rolls over and grabs her sword.


move action stand, get her sword out and such, prepare to do battle and shake the groggy out.

[dariathalon]

Albie

Hearing the sounds of combat, Albie's gentle snoring becomes a snort of surprise. "Huh?" he grunts then looking out the door to where Gike was battling the newts. "Oh," he answers his own question. He grabs the spear he'd left leaning against the wall next to him and uses it to pull himself up.


Move Action: Stand
Move Action: Ready Spear

[Pwenet]

Grunting in shock as the longsword stabs him Gike roars at the firenewt and grabs the sword, holding it in place as he slashes at the firenewt with the Greataxe while trying to position his body to keep the other firenewt from entering the chamber.

[wxdruid]

Albie stands and is ready to advance.

The remaining two firenewts close in on the raging dwarf, ready to take him down. The first swings its longsword and completely loses his grip, it ends up hitting the opposite wall and effectively disarms him. The second attacks and his sword slides off the dwarf’s armor.

Ela grabs her sword and she’s ready to help Gike.

Gike remains standing in front of the door, he swings mightily with his axe at the first firenewt. (attack (1d20+12=18), damage (1d12+4=8), extra (1d8=5) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1689510/)) He almost drops it, the firenewt does drop the longsword…because Gike just took his arm off. Gike tries to attack again, but misses miserably the second time around. (attack (1d20+7=8) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1689512/))

---------- Round 1 ----------

Initiative Order for the next round

Albie 16
Firenewts (2 left (1 is very near death), 2 dead)
Ela 9
Gike 5 (damage: 7)

((awaiting Erisae (JackTR69), Viktor (TKDfirefly) and Elle (Akiata) for init rolls, although the last time TKDfirefly posted was 9 July and Akiata last posted on 25 Jul. Not sure where they are. If they aren’t back soon, I’ll have to replace them so we can continue onward.))

[dariathalon]

Albie

Albie rushes forward into the fray, skidding to a stop next to Gike.

Double move ending up in E11.

[oliana0]

Ela

"Pull back, Gike."

Ela drops her sword and moves toward the table near the front of the room, hops up and draws her bow and waits for Gike to move out of the way. If Gike does, she fires at the closest firenewt that's still standing.


[roll0] DC 10
[roll1] (Precise strike, no penalty to attack those in melee)
[roll2]

[Pwenet]

"Pull back! I'm having FUN!"

Ignoring the Firenewt that is missing an arm Gike focuses his concentration on the one that lost it's sword through it's own clumsiness. Hacking and slashing he advances on it until it is dead or they are close enough to hug if that was their thing.

[wxdruid]

Albie rushes forward to assist Gike

The firenewt that lost its sword breathes fire at Gike, (Reflex save (1d20+4=24) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1693691/)) and Gike dodges, missing the full brunt of the fire, (damage: 1). The other firenewt backs up one five foot step.

Ela moves and fires at the one armed firenewt, (#3) but misses as it suddenly backs away from Gike

Gike heaves his axe at the firenewt that just breathed fire at him. (attack (1d20+12=15) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1693696/)) Much to his frustration he misses the firenewt. He swings again, (attack (1d20+7=25), damage (1d12+4=5) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1693697/)) and succeeds on hitting it (#4), but not enough to drop it.

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---------- Round 2 ----------

Initiative Order

Albie 16
Firenewts (2 left (1 is very near death), 2 dead)
Ela 9
Gike 5 (damage: 8)

[dariathalon]

Albie

Albie thrusts his spear forward, deliberately aiming the spear tip too high. Come on, ignore the spear, he thinks, hoping the creature will ignore what looks to be a miss. However, at the very last second, he tries to bring the spear head down into the creature.


Move Action: Improved Feint [roll0]
Standard Action: Attack #4 [roll1]. Damage [roll2] + [roll3] (if the feint worked)

[Pwenet]

Gike Witchcutter

Focusing on the Firenewt bleeding and hopefully dropping various body parts Gike charges it.

"Tickle me with flames if you can!"

Charging he hacks and slashes at the wounded Firenewt.

[oliana0]

Ela

Ela sighs and hops down from the table closing in on the backs of everyone, in case one of the either drops or generally gets out of her way so she can attack, or do something helpful.

[wxdruid]

Albie’s feint succeeds, the firenewt follows the initial movement of the spear and moves to intercept it and can’t react fast enough and Albie’s spear goes clean through and kills the firenewt (#4)

The armless firenewt is very nervous and keeps backing up, faltering occasionally from loss of blood.

Ela is waiting for the mess at the door to clear up.

Gike advances after the remaining firenewt and pursues and easily catches up to the wounded firenewt. He attacks and the firenewt drops underneath his axe, dying very quickly… (attack (1d20+12=30), damage (1d12+4=10), extra (1d8=8) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1698275/)) It ends up in a few more pieces.

---------- Round 3 ----------

Initiative Order

Albie 16
Firenewts - all dead
Ela 9
Gike 5 (damage: 8)

[dariathalon]

Albie

Albie proceeds to shake his spear, trying to remove the impaled fire newt. Eventually he gives up, on the shaking method and holds his speak point down, forcing the creature down the spear with his boot. "Anymore of them out there?" he asks Gike, who probably has a better view of the room outside.

[Pwenet]

Yanking his axe out of the corpse of the last firenewt Gike takes a look.

"I don't see any more, pity. I was just starting to warm up."

[dariathalon]

Albie

Albie turns his spear upright again. "Okay then. If the excitements over, I'll be gettin' back to bed. Oh wait, you took a hit or two there it looks like. You need some healing magic, or do you think those'll heal over by morning?" He awaits Gike's answer before returning to his corner.

[oliana0]

Ela

Ela yawns and goes and searches for her errant arrow.

She hums a slow somber song under her breath, mumbling


Cellophane, Mr. Cellophane, should 'of been my name
Cuz you can look right through me,
Walk right by me, and never know I'm there.

[Pwenet]

"These scratches. Let them heal on their own, they will make some handsome scars."

[dariathalon]

Albie

Albie yawns and nods. "Whatever, g'night." he replies to Gike. He turns and drags himself back towards his corner, hearing Ela's song as he walks. "Ela," he says, "Who is this Mr. Cellophane you're singing about?"

[oliana0]

Ela

"It's just a song."

[wxdruid]

Ela will find her errant arrow, both rooms are quiet and nothing is seen down the long hallway. The remainder of Gike's watch will go by without any problems.

'Morning' arrives and now, continue on? Search the room? What will you do?

[oliana0]

Ela

Ela wakes tiredly and a little sad. She ponders her situation. She doesn't feel useful, and she thinks that everyone is too tense. Her eyes light a moment and she thinks about something, then begins to sing.

I have climbed highest mountains
I have run through the fields
Only to be with you
Only to be with you
I have run
I have crawled
I have scaled these city walls
These city walls
Only to be with you

But I still haven't found what I'm looking for
But I still haven't found what I'm looking for

She continues to hum her song while she closes her eyes and visualizes a lamp wick. She thinks of it burning and holds tight to the image and throws out some sensing mojo.


Cast Locate Object looking for burning lamp wicks.

[wxdruid]

Ela will sense a lamp wick to the NNW about 100ft.

[oliana0]

Ela

"There is a lamp wick.... That way." Ela points through the northwall and a bit towards the exit.


NNW

[dariathalon]

Albie

After waking, Albie spends a good amount of time sitting alone in his corner, deep in prayer and contemplation. When he finally begins moving again, he packs up his bedroll. He is moving none too fast; it is obvious he is not a morning person.

This changes when Ela declared the location of a wick. "Excellent work! Hopefully this is the wick we're looking for. Shall we be off then? No reason to stay on here, I don't think. Maybe you'd like to lead the way, Gike?" He shows a large smile under his thick black beard. He quickly hoists his bag up onto his shoulders and grabs up his spear, looking eager to move.

[Pwenet]

Yawning and scratching himself Gike stumbles up blinking wearily.

"What I wouldn't give for a good ale. You say there is something ahead, Winona needs breakfast."

Needless to say Gike takes the lead towards the direction that is indicated to him.

[wxdruid]

Gike walks down the long hallway for 50 feet or so before he comes to the junction with a hallway going north/south. The left/north way looks like it goes for at least 15-20 feet if not further, it's hard to tell. The right/south way looks much shorter and it ends in a stone wall (there is a hard to see doorway near the end of the hallway). Directly ahead, the hallway continues for about the same length and there is an opening in the stone wall approx. 15 feet down and to the left.

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i262/wxdruid/Game/ToEFsouthernhallways.jpg

[oliana0]

Ela

"Woah, choice time! Left, right or forward?"

[dariathalon]

Albie

Albie pauses to look around at the intersection. "My vote goes to the right path. It's never wrong... Well, at least hardly ever." He gestures with his thumb toward the right-hand path.

[Pwenet]

"Left is fine with me."

Yet Gike wanders right. Maybe he has issues understanding the difference between left and right?

[wxdruid]

Gike heads right. He finds a dead end and a half opened door leading to the left. He can see a little of the room from where he is. There is a source of light in the room and he can see bedrolls.

You are at the bottom of the map where the half opened door is.