Expedition to Castle Ravenloft

[ZeroNumerous]

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Well that was a waste of two Healing Belt charges..

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TES

The warlock looks on at Verily's disappearance with a passive gaze.

"And to inferno he goes, yes? But, hope be willing, to neither the abyss or to the eternal fire..."

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Peiros

"Losing the hell stalker does not bode well," Peiros laments, "I am sorry I did not get here sooner, perhaps I could have made more of a difference... or perhaps not." Peiros looks at his companions, "I still do not understand why we're here, though these people obviously need our help."

Wincing momentarily from his burns, he adds "And it is good to see you still pack a punch, Lana."

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Peiros listen - (1d20+3)[19]
Windrunner listen - (1d20+4)[23]

Peiros will also use 2 charges on his healing belt as well.

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Peiros looks down the road, "We should check out that body."

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Delorn

Surprised at the disappearance of their fellow, Delorn exclaims, "What happened to Verily? He was just there!" He limps over to a few feet from the spot and prods at it with his rapier. Sighing at the other's conclusions, Delorn nods and glances at the body that was the source of the maggots. "Shall we, then?"

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[Snowfall]

Peiros

Peiros rides closer to the body, but pauses a distance away. For several moments he stares around him, sweeping his vision from the buildings on the right side of the body to the left.

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Detect Evil

((ooc: the map image server seems to be down, so I can't state an exact location))

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TES

"We journey," hisses the warlock from beneath his mask as he flies along with Peiros to the body, "Lightbringer, to a location known, yet unknown...Barovia.

Some darknesses before , in a boozehouse, we recieved words, bound into paper, summoning us to that place..."

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Lana

The elf frowns, then retrieves a book from her backpack and opens it. Talk was cheap at this point, and her failure to protect her comrade weighed heavily on her heart. She does, however, remark to the people following them.. "Do you know if there are survivors inside these buildings as well? The ones with burning doors? Or the ones we haven't opened?"

[Dragoon]

Aidan

Completely surprised as Verily vanishes, Aidan mutters quietly in Celestial as he walks towards Delorn, "Please Elhonna, don't let Verily be taken by dark creatures if you will it."
As he reaches Delorn, he switches to common, "Thank you and TES for the help with the zombie and evil creature, I couldn't believe that I would ever be afraid to move." As he activates his heal belt, listening for sounds of other noises.

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Last charge on healing belt on Delorn
"healing" - (2d8)[7]
"listen" - (1d20+7)[8]

[oloknotwise]

The civilians stare at the body in the street for a moment, seemingly ignoring the world around them. However, after the pause, the younger male stands up straight and slowly makes his way back and forth from the burning, but still standing doors. He closely inspects them, then turn back to the group. "There were no barricades behind these doors. If there were survivors from these buildings, they probably have gone to the Town Square. as for the smashed doors, it seems that the zombies have gotten into those buildings..."

Peiros continues to scan the surrounding area, but he fails to detect anything with the taint of evil... for now.

In the distance, everyone except for Aidan and Delorn hear the beginnings of a battle. There is some yelling and screaming, then a crash (which Delorn and Aidan do hear). Some more yelling and screaming, then doors slamming. Overall, things do not sound too great up ahead.

The civilians also hear the sounds, and they each look worried. "That seems to be coming from the town square. The zombies must have gotten past the barricades," says the older man.

Meanwhile, little bits of Aidan's hair begin to fall out.

[Snowfall]

Peiros

Peiros turns to the group, "Then we must hurry to help those ahead. Are we ready?" Wincing again from his partially healed burns, he asks the warlock floating beside him, "I fear we will need all my strength and prayers ahead, do you still travel with your healing wand?"

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TES

Smiling's only response is a flashy twirl of his wand.

[Snowfall]

Peiros laughs, "I should have learned by now to be more direct. If you can spare some healing for me, I'd appreciate the help before we ride into battle again."

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TES

TES chuckles as he administers healing to the Paladin.

"Best to be direct when dealing with madmen, yes?"

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Taking ten on UMD, so automatic success.

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Lana

The elf studies Aidan after the flying demon head kissed him. She leans closely to whisper to him so that others cannot hear her. "Hold still my friend, you may have some disease that I would rather not infect others with.."

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If possible, I'll take ten on all of my knowledge checks for 21 in every knowledge skill. If not.. I'll roll 11 dice.

[oloknotwise]

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Since Vargouilles are evil outsiders, and it was their special ability, it is a knowledge (the planes) check to determine the effects. A 21 is not enough to determine it, so I recommend rolling the check.

In the distance, things are becoming a little quieter, but there is still two or three voices yelling...

Make that one voice yelling...

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Delorn

Accepting the healing from his comrade, Delorn perks up at the crash in the distance. Since nobody else seems to move, Delorn starts ahead, but easily in sight, calling after him. "Come on, already! We can't wait and take our time!"

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Health up to 16/31. Still sickened.

[Snowfall]

Peiros

Spurring Windrunner onward, Peiros calls out to Delorn, "I agree Master Trapsmith, let's go!"

[Dragoon]

Aidan

Aidan stops after hearing Lana's whisper, a slight look of shock as he sees some of his hair fall out, he says quietly, "What did that creature do to me?" and now speaking to everyone else,
"Agreed, we need to hurry." Preparing to follow the group.

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Aidan will follow those that go ahead unless Lana says something.

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Lana

"I do know it was a varguoille, but I do not know what, precisely, it's done to you. If I had access to my library, then I could probably find out more information but to be on the safe side, I suggest you don't tend anyones wounds anytime soon. 'Lest of all it's touch turn out to be infectious."

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TES

The warlock seems hear tiny hints of Aidan and Lana's conversation, but heeds it no mind.

"We go, then?"

[oloknotwise]

The civilians are all beginning to worry about the sounds. Time is short.

"Oh please great heroes," starts the younger woman, "you need to keep the town square safe!"

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I guess you are heading to the town square. So, I will allow any healing to be done on the way (as much as you want), and I will start the encounter for the town square tomorrow night. Any other preparations are permitted.

...I guess a heal check could be used to determine the effects of the vargouille's kiss, but for now, Aidan suffers no penalty. Delorn is currently sickened, but nothing else.

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TES

The Ever Smiling cackles as he floats forward, amused by the words of the civilians.

"A ha ha! We are heroes, yes? Or are we but ferrymen to the eternal inferno? Or both? Ha!"

[oloknotwise]

While hurrying to the town square, Aidan contemplates his personal infection. Considering the effects, he determines that it is in fact NOT a disease, but can be treated like a disease.

When the group begins to close in on the town square, they can see that things are not... good...

Rough barricades block most of the access to the town square, however, the eastern barricade has been breached, and zombies are swarming through the opening. A woman in full plate near the center of the town square valiantly fights the zombies, but she is heavily outnumbered.

One of the female civilians yells out at the sight of the woman, "That's Ashlyn! She still lives! Please, save her!"

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Map:


Notes about the area/Encounter:
-The civilians will not participate again.
-The yellow/brown fuzzy parts are barricades. They are four feet tall and about one foot thick (on average). One may take shelter as normal, which will provide cover (+4 AC). Notice that one barricade has been breached.
-There is a well in the middle of the town square (big black spot in the center). Unless you are flying, it cannot be passed; you must go around it.
-Pink is Ashlyn. Dark green spots are the zombies and the dark red spots are zombie-like creatures covered in dirt.
-Everyone can place their character on any spot between A7-10 and B7-10, roll for initiative, and make your actions for the first round.

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TES

"You seem beleaguered, Ironwearer! We come to your aid, yes?"

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Starting at B7
Initiative: (1d20+3)[5]

On his turn, TES will fly to F7 and give the zombie at I7 an Eldritch Blast.

Attack: (1d20+7)[11]
Damage: (3d6)[13]

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Lana

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Starting at A-10
Initiative - (1d20)[3]

She casts Summon Monster III and chooses a Celestial Bison. She chooses to summon it in I-J 5-6. Because she has Augment Summoning: The bison appears with 26 Strength and 20 Constitution. Changing it's HP value to 47, it's Gore to +10(1d8+12). The bison, being a large-sized creature, takes up all four squares of I-J 5-6 and can reach out to ten feet.

The bison will gore anything near the paladin.

[Snowfall]

Peiros

"This town is just seething with undeath!" Peiros cries, "Pelor grant me strength!"

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Initiative - (1d20+5)[16]
Summary: starting at B9. Cast spell. Moves 5' forward to C9

Peiros casts Protection From Evil, +2 to AC and Saves vs. evil for himself and Windrunner. Duration 2 minutes (Level 2 due to Good Domain).

Peiros then nudges Windrunner forward to C9 to draw the zombie's attack.

Peiros HP: 53/53
Peiros AC: 19 (21 vs. evil) Touch 11 (13 vs. evil) Flat 18 (20 vs. evil)
WR HP: 39/45
WR AC: 18 (20 vs. evil) Touch 10 (12 vs. evil) Flat 12 (14 vs. evil)

((I think just turned into an orc!))

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Delorn

Gaping at the multitude of zombies, Delorn acts nonetheless.

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Initiative - (1d20+3)[16]

Start in B8.
Delorn will navigate between zombies, attempting to get to H9. Somewhat suicidal, but we need to save the girl, eh?

Will try to avoid most AoO, but has Tumble +12 otherwise (it's DC15 to avoid AoO, I believe?)

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MAP AT BEGINNING:

The Map

MAP AFTER FIRST ROUND:

The Map

Legend:
-Light Blue: Aidan
-Blue: Lana
-Purple: TES
-Green: Delorn
-Beige: Peiros
-Pink: Ashlyn
-Dark Green: Zombies
-Dark Red: Dirt Covered Zombies

Events of round 1:
-Aidan contemplates the situation and his personal condition.
-Ahslyn spots the group and yells out, "Hark! I see allies about! Please, I need your help!" With that , she lets out a loud cry and strikes the zombie on I7, slicing a good chunk out of it.
-Peiros takes a step forward to C9 hoping to draw the zombie towards him, now with his new magical protection.
-Delorn moves tumbles past three zombies (first two tumbles, both successes, and the third tumble, a failure, since Delorn really has a -2 penalty for being sickened) to H9, taking a double move action. The zombie that he failed to successfully pass attacks him for 5 points of damage.
-The zombie on C7 takes a step forward and attacks Aidan for 8 points of damage (Aidan needs to make a fortitude save).
-The zombie on D9 attacks Windrunner, but misses.
-The zombie on G6 moves to G8 and attacks Delorn, dealing 5 points of damage.
-The zombie on F9 moves to G9 and attacks Delorn, but misses.
-The zombie on G11 moves to G10 and attacks Delorn, but misses.
-The zombie on J11 moves to I10 and attacks Delorn, but misses.
-The zombie on M10 moves to I9 and attacks Delorn, and hits for 8 points of damage.
-The zombie on I8 attacks Ashlyn for five points of damage.
-The zombie on I7 attacks Ashlyn, but misses.
-The zombie on H5 moves to K6 and attacks Ashlyn, but misses.
-The zombie on O5 moves to K7 and attacks Ashlyn, but misses.
-The dirt-covered zombie on H11 moves to H10 and attack Delorn, dealing 10 points of damage. The creature's move makes a weird twist, and with a swift motion, he hits Delorn in an awkward way (Delorn needs to make a reflex save, but if he is below 0, he has an effective dexterity of 0, and sickened).
-The other dirt-covered zombie on P7 moves to L5. After these two creatures move, all of you realize that these are not zombies.
-The Ever Smiling flies to F7 and fires an Eldrich Blast at the zombie on I7, dealing 13 points of damage.
-Lana starts casting Summon Monster III to bring a celestial bison to the field.
-End Round 1-

Initiative Order
-Aidan (19, +1)
-Ashlyn (18, -1)
-Peiros (16, +5)
-Delorn (16, +3)
-Zombies (15, +0)
-Dirt-Covered Zombies (11, +0)
-The Ever Smiling (5, +3)
-Lana (3, +0)

[Dragoon]

Aidan

The realization that his affliction was not a disease and the unnerving sight of so many zombies caused Aidan to be unable to do anything other than think. This isn't good for us if I do nothing. He tries to ignore the pain as he tries to bring light into the darkness. "Begone foul creatures!"

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Sorry about missing the last turn. Uses turn undead and stays put in square.
"fort save" - (1d20+6)[7]
"turn check" - (1d20+5)[8] forgot about synergy from knowledge:religion last time
"turn damage" - (2d6+9)[17]
"knowledge:religion" - (1d20+9)[20] to id dust covered undead if they are undead.

Vitals hp 8/25 ac 16 touch 11 flat 15 f/+6 r/+2 w/+9

[Snowfall]

Peiros

Seeing Delorn fall under an onslaught of blows, Peiros cries, "Delorn, you brave fool!" and then to his other companions, "Stay together!"

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Frantic for his friend, Peiros moves Windrunner to attack the zombie at his front [D9] and he attacks as well.

Windrunner attack:
att - (1d20+6)[8]
dmg - (1d6+4)[6]

Peiros attack
DC 10 Ride Check - (1d20+5)[16]
[roll=att]1d20+10[roll]
dmg - (1d8+3)[7]
holy dmg - (1d6)[5]

Peiros HP: 53/53
Peiros AC: 19 (21 vs. evil) Touch 11 (13 vs. evil) Flat 18 (20 vs. evil)
WR HP: 39/45
WR AC: 18 (20 vs. evil) Touch 10 (12 vs. evil) Flat 12 (14 vs. evil)

edit: crap, badly typed attack roll above, here' the new one
Redoing a badly typed roll on board (1d20+10=28)