Fortuitous Findings in Foraging: A Study, Part II

[Todash]

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Ethereal Jaunt, Quickened Dimension Door

That's badass. But I meant, what did Marros do, since my declared action was invalid?

[TheOasysMaster]

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That's badass. But I meant, what did Marros do, since my declared action was invalid?

Perhaps he was going on pure instinct, striking at empty air?
Or was left aghast as his prey escaped, elaving him surrounded by the newly dead?
Idunno, roleplay it.
Sometimes, Actions will be made invalid.
Combat can be chaotic.
It'll work against you guys sometimes, and other times, it'll work heavily in your favor.

In either case, both Therandil and Marros have three Ghosts 'on' them.
One behind, and two flanking.
I don't think you can Tumble in mid-air...
...and they're both thirty feet away, though Marros is falling while Therandil remains aloft.

[Todash]

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striking at empty air?

Okey doke, that's what I needed to know. I can at least prevent myself from wasting the teleport charge though right?

Moving faster than the eye can see, Marros strikes at the Orc. ..

But he is not fast enough....the Orc fades out before his eyes, his fist's slicing through empty air, as the sorcerer ports away. But he is soon replaced by some familiar faces. As the Ghost Lords terrible gaze sweeps across him, "Silent Dance" Marros squeezes shut his eyes, trusting in his heightened senses to guide him, he shouts to the flying sorcerer,

Who are you people? What is going on?

Then, he whirls into action, striking out at the ghosts, fists wreathed in force and flame, he blinks out again, appearing once more behind their Lord, driving his fists into him once more.

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Shutting eyes to prevent gaze attacks, using Blindsight (30') to fight normally.

Full attack on the Ghosts, starting with the Ghost Lord if he is in next to me.

Attack:(1d20+30)[47]
Damage: (4d6+24)[43]+(1d6)[5]fire+(1d4)[3]force
Attack:(1d20+30)[43]
Damage: (4d6+24)[39]+(1d6)[5]fire+(1d4)[1]force
Attack:(1d20+30)[48]
Damage: (4d6+24)[38]+(1d6)[4]fire+(1d4)[3]force
Attack:(1d20+30)[41]
Damage: (4d6+24)[36]+(1d6)[3]fire+(1d4)[2]force
Attack:(1d20+30)[44]
Damage: (4d6+24)[37]+(1d6)[3]fire+(1d4)[2]force
Attack:(1d20+30)[48]
Damage: (4d6+24)[32]+(1d6)[1]fire+(1d4)[3]force
Attack:(1d20+25)[35]
Damage: (4d6+24)[45]+(1d6)[3]fire+(1d4)[4]force
Attack:(1d20+25)[34]
Damage: (4d6+24)[43]+(1d6)[4]fire+(1d4)[1]force

Then port flurry, to continue the onslaught.

Attack:(1d20+30)[48]
Damage: (4d6+24)[35]+(1d6)[1]fire+(1d4)[3]force
Attack:(1d20+30)[49]
Damage: (4d6+24)[41]+(1d6)[1]fire+(1d4)[3]force
Attack:(1d20+30)[48]
Damage: (4d6+24)[42]+(1d6)[4]fire+(1d4)[3]force
Attack:(1d20+30)[44]
Damage: (4d6+24)[37]+(1d6)[4]fire+(1d4)[2]force
Attack:(1d20+30)[44]
Damage: (4d6+24)[39]+(1d6)[3]fire+(1d4)[1]force
Attack:(1d20+30)[34]
Damage: (4d6+24)[46]+(1d6)[3]fire+(1d4)[1]force

All attacks hit incorporeal normally.

[Valwyn]

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Fair enough, roll against the Horrifying Appearances of 7 ghosts.

Uh... do I really have to?

Ghost 1: (1d20+16)[27]
Ghost 2: (1d20+16)[31]
Ghost 3: (1d20+16)[22]
Ghost 4: (1d20+16)[31]
Ghost 5: (1d20+16)[18]
Ghost 6: (1d20+16)[28]
Ghost 7: (1d20+16)[25]

It'd be so pathetic to die just because he spotted a bunch of ghosts.

Ethereal Jaunt, Quickened Dimension Door

Crap. So I exposed Alex to the ghosts for nothing?
Well, the most logical choice would have been invisibility, so the action makes sense in character. At least I should be able to see anyone invisible or ethereal around.

[TheOasysMaster]

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Ghost 5: (1d20+16)[18]

I'm not too sure at the moment, but I think Alex is...
...good.

Okey doke, that's what I needed to know. I can at least prevent myself from wasting the teleport charge though right?

Yeah, that goes without saying.

Full attack on the Ghosts, starting with the Ghost Lord if he is in next to me.

Oasys' eyes widen in horror as he sees the numbers.
Thank heaven's he isn't!
Those poor ghosts!

Man, I cannot wait until I get to unleash my own monks/ninjas!

Shutting eyes to prevent gaze attacks, using Blindsight (30') to fight normally.

Perfect.

Well, the most logical choice would have been invisibility, so the action makes sense in character. At least I should be able to see anyone invisible or ethereal around.

Nah, whether Kurjan went up or down, 800 ft. away is too far away for any kind of dangers or even to be noticed on the Ethereal.

[A_S]

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Unless something's changed, Therandil is still immune to negative energy effects. How much of that litany of being boned does that prevent?

[TheOasysMaster]

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Unless something's changed, Therandil is still immune to negative energy effects. How much of that litany of being boned does that prevent?

Wait, sorry, when did he become immune?

He just wouldn't have taken any negative levels than.

[Todash]

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Perfect.

I swear, if the Dark Tide makes them immune to Monk's named Marros who close their eyes while wearing a headband, on the 23rd of february.....

Oasys' eyes widen in horror as he sees the numbers.
Thank heaven's he isn't!
Those poor ghosts!

Man, I cannot wait until I get to unleash my own monks/ninjas!

......................

[Valwyn]

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I'm not too sure at the moment, but I think Alex is...
...good.

With just an 18? I thought that would fail for sure.

Nah, whether Kurjan went up or down, 800 ft. away is too far away for any kind of dangers or even to be noticed on the Ethereal.

I meant that Alex thought he went invisible, so he was looking for him. Of course, he had no idea he had gone ethereal and then telported away, so I can't change his actions.
At least it seems like Alex saved against most ghosts. I was already imagining him going from full HP to 0 Constitution in a single round.

I swear, if the Dark Tide makes them immune to Monk's named Marros who close their eyes while wearing a headband, on the 23rd of february.....

Do we know what the Dark Tide is? Oasys' been mentioning it, but I don't think we ever found out what it meant, not IC nor OOC.

[Todash]

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Do we know what the Dark Tide is?

IC, you guys know that certain positive energy spells aren't working like they are supposed to. (Marros knows nothing as of yet beyond, "I was captured, and now there are loads of talking undead orcs and ghosts)

OOC: We don't know much more beyond,
1. It weakens positive energy effects
2. It supercharges Undead, and gives them intelligence/speech
3. It apparently eases the creation of undead (ghosts from a distance)
4. Dranga is studying it. This should be interesting.

[Valwyn]

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This should be interesting.

This much is true. Still, I don't like it. And judging from the notes Dranga left behind, it's likely that she won't be around for some time. Sound to me like we will find those notes somewhere as clues as to what to expect.

[TheOasysMaster]

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I swear, if the Dark Tide makes them immune to Monk's named Marros who close their eyes while wearing a headband, on the 23rd of february.....

Nah.

Why so surprised, I did reveal that there are more prototypes of the suit Khan was wearing.

With just an 18? I thought that would fail for sure.

For the most part, the Prisoner's were 0th-level.

At least it seems like Alex saved against most ghosts. I was already imagining him going from full HP to 0 Constitution in a single round.

Only in my dreams.

Do we know what the Dark Tide is? Oasys' been mentioning it, but I don't think we ever found out what it meant, not IC nor OOC.

IC, you guys know that certain positive energy spells aren't working like they are supposed to. (Marros knows nothing as of yet beyond, "I was captured, and now there are loads of talking undead orcs and ghosts)

This is sound, stuff.
For all the monk knows, this particular orc just has some fancy undead...
...persistent too.

Dranga is studying it. This should be interesting.

Seems appropriate. Who else would do it? A PC?

[Todash]

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Why so surprised, I did reveal that there are more prototypes of the suit Khan was wearing.

Hehe, I was just teasing y---------.........oh shi-

...persistent too.

Seriously. All I wanted to do was catch a show in Veronia!

Seems appropriate. Who else would do it? A PC?

LOL!

[A_S]

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Wait, sorry, when did he become immune?

Since I gave him a Soulfire item.

He just wouldn't have taken any negative levels than.

None of the ability drain/damage from the undead is negative energy related?

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In the interests of actually posting actions, Therandil is currently surrounded by ghosts, right? If so:

Therandil lashes out with wings of force at the ghosts around him.

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Standard: Wings of Flurry, targeting all ghosts within range (30 feet).

(14d6)[58] damage to each one, DC 22 Reflex for half and to avoid Daze. It's not mind-affecting, so being undead doesn't help them.

[Todash]

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Got my gear all situated Oasys, showing what is equipped in which slot. I purchased one of Prescott's handy amulet's and combined if with my Periapt per the MiC rules. Also picked up a stick to mount my banner to, if the need arises. (just a quarter staff with banner hooks on it)

Can it be active now, or shall I acquire sometime later in the timeline?

Marros is now flat broke. Just enough gp for a nice dinner. :)

[TheOasysMaster]

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Since I gave him a Soulfire item.

Aaaaaaaaaaaargh! I'd forgotten about that!

None of the ability drain/damage from the undead is negative energy related?

Nope. THat's fear and terror stuf-

In the interests of actually posting actions, Therandil is currently surrounded by ghosts, right? If so:

Oh, I hate you guys.
I hate you guys so much.

(14d6)[58] damage to each one, DC 22 Reflex for half and to avoid Daze. It's not mind-affecting, so being undead doesn't help them.

Pfft, they're not gonna survive that even on halfsies!
=P

All of you need to collect 250 EXPerience Points.

Initiative Order
Alex
Harley
Rangers
Ghost Lord
Orcs
Maimed Troll
Dead Druid
Therandil
Holly
Kurjan
Marros
Brute Troll

Therandil lashes out with wings of force at the ghosts around him.
Moving faster than the eye can see, Marros strikes at the Orc. ..
But he is not fast enough....the Orc fades out before his eyes, his fist's slicing through empty air, as the sorcerer ports away. But he is soon replaced by some familiar faces. As the Ghost Lords terrible gaze sweeps across him, "Silent Dance" Marros squeezes shut his eyes, trusting in his heightened senses to guide him, he shouts to the flying sorcerer,Who are you people? What is going on?
Then, he whirls into action, striking out at the ghosts, fists wreathed in force and flame...
The ghosts his and scream as wings and fists sheathed in force blast them into oblivion!

Cursing his luck as the orcs hacked their way free of the web, Alex turn his attention to the battlefield. Noticing that one of the most dangerous foes had disappeared and more had taken his place, he quickly mutters "Revelio". Seeing the unseen, he takes a quick look around before searching for the orc.
He finds nothing.
Above he sees no orcs, but Therandil appears to have found himself some ghosts, and a friend in the form of a slowly falling monk...
Wherever the orc had taken itself, was somewhere not even true seeing could pierce...
For Harley, the world becomes a blur...
...the glass knives, lifted from Khan's body before it had burst into flame, are cool, even through the black fibres of the gloves.
There's a weight to them that's reassuring.
Sighting the trolls, Harley remains unseen, and opts to remove the threats preemptively.
The crystal knives strike deep, and the trolls howl in pain as Harley lays bloody destruction upon them.

Above, the Ghost Lord glowers down at Therandil and Marros, and the their twin wreathes of destruction and unleashes powerful magic of the frigid tundra. In a rush of power, the Ghost Lord creates a whirling column of cold and ice, screams into being above Bloodstone, smashing into Therandil and Marros, trying to sap them of their strength. And then vanishes, from sight as its steps to a place beyond even Marros' reach.

Then Alex remember something...
...he'd forgotten about the bear...
Another black bolt of lightning slams down upon him, striking with dark, necrotic energy.

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(1d20+12)[13] Ghost Lord's Caster Level Check, Failed, Marros is unaffected, its hard to see in the snow though.
(3d6)[13] Bludgeoning Damage
(2d6)[7] Cold Damage
-4 to Strength

(1d20+21)[38] Harley's Attack Roll
(1d4+11)[15] Damage Roll
(1d20+21)[33] Harley's Attack Roll
(1d4+11)[12] Damage Roll
(1d20+16)[24] Harley's Attack Roll
(1d4+11)[14] Damage Roll
(1d20+16)[20] Harley's Attack Roll
(1d4+11)[15] Damage Roll
(1d20+16)[36] Harley's Attack Roll
(1d4+11)[14] Damage Roll
(1d20+16)[27] Harley's Attack Roll
(1d4+11)[15] Damage Roll
(1d20+21)[32] Harley's Attack Roll with Flurry of Blows
(1d4+11)[15] Damage Roll
(1d20+21)[25] Harley's Attack Roll with Flurry of Blows
(1d4+11)[15] Damage Roll
(1d20+21)[39] Harley's Attack Roll with Haste
(1d4+11)[15] Damage Roll
(1d20+21)[30] Harley's Attack Roll with Haste
(1d4+11)[12] Damage Roll

(1d20+23)[34] Alex's Reflex Save, Success
(5d6)[19] Lightning Damage, halved!
And he gains a Negative Level

[TheOasysMaster]

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(1d20+21)[32] Harley's Critical Confirmation
(1d4+11)[14] Damage
(1d20+16)[34] Harley's Critical Confirmation
(1d4+11)[15] Damage
(1d20+21)[29] Harley's Critical Confirmation
(1d4+11)[13] Damage

Got my gear all situated Oasys, showing what is equipped in which slot.

Perfect.

Can it be active now, or shall I acquire sometime later in the timeline?

Later.

[Todash]

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Going to bed, but just wanted to say,

(1d20+12)[13] Ghost Lord's Caster Level Check

Sweet dreams Ghost Lord. You're next.

[TheOasysMaster]

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Sweet dreams Ghost Lord. You're next.

We'll see.

[Valwyn]

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All of you need to collect 250 EXPerience Points.

Then Alex remember something...
...he'd forgotten about the bear...
Another black bolt of lightning slams down upon him, striking with dark, necrotic energy.

I assumed the sheriffs were using him for target practice. No concentration check?

So in short: Alex's on the ground and negative-leveled, most of the ghosts are dead (again), Kurjan is nowhere to be seen, the druid is still there and there are two trolls and a bunch of orcs around, right? Did Alex found Holly or is she still missing?

[TheOasysMaster]

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I assumed the sheriffs were using him for target practice. No concentration check?

Orcs at present for the sheriffs, and he auto-succeeds to cast defensively, no mage-slayers left.

So in short: Alex's on the ground and negative-leveled

Yes.

most of the ghosts are dead (again),

Take another 100 EXPerience Points

Kurjan is nowhere to be seen, the druid is still there and there are two trolls and a bunch of orcs around, right?

Druid has to be found as well...
The column and his movements have taken him out of immediate sight.
No, Harley dropped the trolls.
And the orcs are significantly reduced.

Did Alex found Holly or is she still missing?

Still missing.

[Valwyn]

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Take another 100 EXPerience Points

Just 8350 XP till the next level.

Druid has to be found as well...
The column and his movements have taken him out of immediate sight.

F.

Alex jumps out of the way instinctively when he hears the crackling of lightning. He had lost sight of the druid and now he would make sure not make the same mistake twice. He once again takes a careful look at the battlefield, wondering where the undead was hiding. Was he still in bear form or had he changed into another? Perhaps a bird? At least he wouldn't have to worry about invisibility.

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Move: Taking 10 for a Perception of 29. He will look at floor level first and then at the sky.
Standard: depends on Perception result.

PS: feel free to edit my texts when putting them all together. Particularly if they don't match what's happening.

Edit: changed fluff since Alex made his save and updated the Perception check since he didn't got level drained.

[Todash]

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(1d20+23)[34] Alex's Reflex Save, Success
(5d6)[19] Lightning Damage, halved!
And he gains a Negative Level

Alex has Evasion, shouldn't he take no damage? (and hopefully avoid the delevel)

How far was the Ghost Lord from Marros, and how far above the ground is he currently?

[TheOasysMaster]

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Alex has Evasion, shouldn't he take no damage? (and hopefully avoid the delevel)

Hey! That's true!

How far was the Ghost Lord from Marros, and how far above the ground is he currently?

30 ft., and there's no way to tell.
The Ice Storm might not be dealing any damage to Marros, but he cannot see through it.
Actually, considering Marros should be falling, the Lord would have been 45 ft. away, with Marros 20 ft. off the ground.

[Todash]

Steeling himself against the cold, Marros opens his eyes. Blazing with magic, he looks around trying to regain his bearings, and find the Ghost Lord that had dogged his steps.

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On the subject of exp, what would Marros have started at? Beginning or middle of level 14?


Move: Perception check (1d20+33)[47] Marros has Blindsight 30' (3 rounds remaining) And True Seeing (8 rounds remaining) Lowlight/darkvis too, but I doubt they apply. Looking at the sky first, then (if the ghost lord is not to be found) looking and the ground below.

Standard (hopefully) to follow.

Don't know if the cold has further effects, but Marros does have endure elements at least.

[Valwyn]

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Alex has Evasion, shouldn't he take no damage? (and hopefully avoid the delevel)

Hey! That's true!

HA! You missed, you undead furball!
Retcon! (And a +1 to my Perception check, please)

Move: Perception check [roll0] Marros has Blindsight 30' (3 rounds remaining) And True Seeing (8 rounds remaining) Lowlight/darkvis too, but I doubt they apply. Looking at the sky first, then (if the ghost lord is not to be found) looking and the ground below.

Could you give us our Perception results so we can add Standard actions?

[TheOasysMaster]

The druid has been given a wide berth by orc and the rangers, alike. In a low crouch, more black drool drips from the bears teeth, and lightning bolts continue to crackle across dead flesh.
He's about forty feet away from Alex, isolated from combat.

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On the subject of exp, what would Marros have started at? Beginning or middle of level 14?

Don't know if the cold has further effects, but Marros does have endure elements at least.

Endure elements doesn’t provide any protection from fire or cold damage, nor does it protect against other environmental hazards such as smoke, lack of air, and so forth.

Could you give us our Perception results so we can add Standard actions?

From above, Marros finds it impossible to see.
Though the cold and ice of the storm doesn't touch him, the spell blocks his sight...
If the ghost is near, or even the necromancer, he can't hear him...

[Todash]

Blocking out the cold, Marros steps between the hail, and reappears atop the fortress keep, drawing his Oathbow from his pack, still scanning the sky.

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DDoor to the top of the Fortress keep to the north, drawing my Bow from my pack.

Another perception if possible. (1d20+33)[44]

A new map would also be nice.

[TheOasysMaster]

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DDoor to the top of the Fortress keep to the north

Oh, he's not going anywhere...
Readied Actions!
=D

[Todash]

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Readied Actions!

Oh come on! You leave me hanging on that?!