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Icefian Campaign => Reluctant Heroes => Topic started by: Asinjin on September 14, 2012, 08:29:30 AM
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In the moments as we walk out of the hall and the cave, Asinjin analyzes as he walks.
He tries to determine what spells are being used to watch the and talk to them.
The Spellcraft DC to determine a spell whose effect you are experiencing directing (hearing his voice) is 20 + spell level. My check is a +30, so I only miss on a 1...which is good because I rolled a 2.
So what spell, if any, is begin using to project his voice to us?
Along the same lines, how is he watching us?
Some possibilities: Scrye (unlikely as he would not have been able to see me), Clairvoyance and Clairaudience, Magic Mouth (unlikely, we would have seen it)
Also, he said he was 1000 feet from us, but in which direction did he say he was?
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"Ascelos, what is it you said you could pray for? Which spells?"
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Also, he said he was 1000 feet from us, but in which direction did he say he was?
He said he was 1000 ft down the other hallway out of the room with the Yugoloths(sp?)
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"Asinjin, when we get out of this," Parker deliberately looks down the hall, towards the vicinity where our talkative foe said he was, "And I do mean when," looking back at Asinjin, "we really need to finish enspelling the Mansion. In fact, that spell might come in pretty handy right now..." Parker gives you that hint-hint look
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"Parker, this is hardly the time for that." cough cough
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He said he was 1000 ft down the other hallway out of the room with the Yugoloths(sp?)
"The tunnel we are about to go down?"
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"Parker, this is hardly the time for that." cough cough
"It might give us a minute to plan our next move."
"The tunnel we are about to go down?"
"Yes, unless there is another way out. I can look when we get back into the chamber."
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When you (DM) said my floating disc winked out, was it dispelled? Spellcraft result 36.
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In the moments as we walk out of the hall and the cave, Asinjin analyzes as he walks.
He tries to determine what spells are being used to watch the and talk to them.
The Spellcraft DC to determine a spell whose effect you are experiencing directing (hearing his voice) is 20 + spell level. My check is a +30, so I only miss on a 1...which is good because I rolled a 2.
So what spell, if any, is begin using to project his voice to us?
Along the same lines, how is he watching us?
Some possibilities: Scrye (unlikely as he would not have been able to see me), Clairvoyance and Clairaudience, Magic Mouth (unlikely, we would have seen it)
Also, he said he was 1000 feet from us, but in which direction did he say he was?
First: I had a clever name for this thread but I am willing to trade impatience for active posting.
Second : we will pick up at the point we stop here on the boards so xp will be awarded at the end of next session. Please keep track of current HP, spells used/duration etc.
You can: discuss with Ajax, attempt to find another way out, reengage Marius, and see to your wounds.
After you bring Leon to the larger chamber the cell block is sealed off by a wall of stone. Leon in coated in slime and completely comatose. He is breathing. Ajax has scraped off as much of the dry slime as he can. He does not appear to have been doused recently.
Asinjin can come up with a few possibilities: a magic mouth that you can't see, a projected image or some unknown ability related to the shadows.
He said he is about 1000 Yards down the other corridor. As soon as Ari steps to the mouth of that corridor he feels another overwhelming evil presence. All of this is accomplished in round one.
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"Ascelos, what is it you said you could pray for? Which spells?"
"Call me Ajax pleas good sir. I can pray for bolts of glory, sunbeams, searing rays, a crown of glory, the ability to make my sword holy and a long lasting radiance. When Stasis is freed of his struggle I will also be able to open a Gate to Mount Celestia. Did you hear all of that shade?! I was made to be the end of things such as you! Forgive me master wizard, I have been imprisoned before and I do not care for it; not at all." Round 2
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"Call me Ajax pleas good sir. I can pray for bolts of glory, sunbeams, searing rays, a crown of glory, the ability to make my sword holy and a long lasting radiance. When Stasis is freed of his struggle I will also be able to open a Gate to Mount Celestia. Did you hear all of that shade?! I was made to be the end of things such as you! Forgive me master wizard, I have been imprisoned before and I do not care for it; not at all." Round 2
The voice responds: " I heard but I knew all of that already Orc. You are strange creatures, the Orcs of this world. Most beholden to an uncaring power, short lived and still brutish. I suspect you will make fine slaves. Tell me Parker, why the boy? Clearly he is who you sought. What value is he to you? Don't tell me stories of friendship or loyalty, they have no part in your character."
Parker and Asinjin's conversation is also in round 2. The above response is the beginning of round 3. Are you moving or still in the chamber ?
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As soon as Ari steps to the mouth of that corridor he feels another overwhelming evil presence. All of this is accomplished in round one.
If Ari relays that information to the rest of us (and I see no reason that he wouldn't), Parker will ask "Powerful like this one here that looks like it lost a fight with a gnomish blender? Because, if so, I think your scale needs adjusting."
Tell me Parker, why the boy? Clearly he is who you sought. What value is he to you? Don't tell me stories of friendship or loyalty, they have no part in your character."
"Oh, you know me, I'm all about the payout. He owes me money."
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Asinjin can come up with a few possibilities: a magic mouth that you can't see, a projected image or some unknown ability related to the shadows.
With his listen check, could Rubius determine the direction the voice was coming from?
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On the 2nd round we are walking (assuming it appears the tunnel ahead is large enough), I cast Phantom Steed.
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Are you moving or still in the chamber ?
At normal 30 feet per round speed.
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When you (DM) said my floating disc winked out, was it dispelled? Spellcraft result 36.
Similarly, How was my True Seeing Dismissed? Spellcraft 42.
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On the 2nd round we are walking (assuming it appears the tunnel ahead is large enough), I cast Phantom Steed.
And for good measure, I Twin it, to get two.
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Asinjin is at full HP, everyone can see he is not bleeding...er...oozing stone.
I believe we were given 6 healing potions each by Ari, correct? I have used one.
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With his listen check, could Rubius determine the direction the voice was coming from?
From all around
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On the 2nd round we are walking (assuming it appears the tunnel ahead is large enough), I cast Phantom Steed.
mounted on the steed you will be very close to the ceiling and it will be exceeding difficult for you to avoid anything shot down the tunnel at you. You would also have to be in front with only Rubius beside you or alone or at the rear under the same set up.
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mounted on the steed you will be very close to the ceiling and it will be exceeding difficult for you to avoid anything shot down the tunnel at you. You would also have to be in front with only Rubius beside you or alone or at the rear under the same set up.
I am more interested in just having it there than riding it currently. We could also drape Leon's body over it, or anyone else that gets knocked out.
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Similarly, How was my True Seeing Dismissed? Spellcraft 42.
Both dispelled
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The steeds will have to be in front or behind
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I will ask the group, but I assume they prefer behind.
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Both dispelled
The disc is obvious, since it was not on me to get it he would have had to direct a spell at it. However, the True Seeing was on me. Do I have any idea whether he used a traditional dispel or something else?
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The disc is obvious, since it was not on me to get it he would have had to direct a spell at it. However, the True Seeing was on me. Do I have any idea whether he used a traditional dispel or something else?
A traditional dispel as far as you can tell
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"The Fist of Stone will not last a long time." I am intentionally not specific so as to not alert Marcus how long it will be. "We need another solution for AJax weapon."
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There is a Stone Fist spell, which is a 2nd level Paladin spell that has essentially the same effects as the Fist of Stone.
Asinjin translates, "Can either of you bless Ajax with Stone Fist?"
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Asinjin is at full HP, everyone can see he is not bleeding...er...oozing stone.
I believe we were given 6 healing potions each by Ari, correct? I have used one.
6 is correct - 2 serious, 2 moderate, and 2 light.
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There is a Stone Fist spell, which is a 2nd level Paladin spell that has essentially the same effects as the Fist of Stone.
Asinjin translates, "Can either of you bless Ajax with Stone Fist?"
I cannot.
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"Ajax, what weapons can you use?"
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"Ajax, what weapons can you use?"
Only the sword favored by Stasis.
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Marius voice chimes in : "Interesting, you seem to know so little of this misguided Orc and yet you seek him out? Or were you only here for the boy warrior? I fear he will be of little use to you as the slime affected him on the first application."
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Ignoring Marius as best he can, Parker chimes in. "Look, there are a lot of people in this creepy dungeon, several of them soldiers. None of home have any gear. Some of it has to be around here somewhere. Let's move into the other room and Rubius and I can see what, if anything we can fInd."
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Ignoring Marius as best he can, Parker chimes in. "Look, there are a lot of people in this creepy dungeon, several of them soldiers. None of home have any gear. Some of it has to be around here somewhere. Let's move into the other room and Rubius and I can see what, if anything we can fInd."
"Alas, professor, I have learned over 5000 years that things tend to pile up if you don't dispose of them right away. Still I appreciate fine and useful things so you may find something lying about."
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Ari continues to think overwhelmingly optimistic thoughts of our success here today, our inevitable defeat of Marius, liberation of all the captives, and the fall of Nilas'Anor here on Habololy.
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Ignoring Marius as best he can, Parker chimes in. "Look, there are a lot of people in this creepy dungeon, several of them soldiers. None of home have any gear. Some of it has to be around here somewhere. Let's move into the other room and Rubius and I can see what, if anything we can fInd."
What if anything to the rest of you do in response to Parker's suggestion? It is now round 5.
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"Asinjin, I think it would be prudent to at least break these barricades so that we can gather something from every person in captivity such as a strand of hair or finger nail in case we need to scry them later. It will make it easier to rescue them later."
"Parker, I'd be happy to help you search for trinkets, but I suggest we do so while moving toward the exit. Whatever we find may help us fund the rescue mission. Also, let's not stray too far from each other. I'd like to see you all again in the warm sunlight. When we get back, I'll prepare a feast."
"Marius, I'm not sure why you fear death so much. It can be a beautiful event if the life one lives is worthwhile. It's the most natural part of life. Of all the things you learned in your 5000 years, you've failed to learn these immutable truths. No amount of power is worth anything if you have nobody to share it with or if you use it solely for selfishness. When you learn these things, your soul will be free."
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"Asinjin, I think it would be prudent to at least break these barricades so that we can gather something from every person in captivity such as a strand of hair or finger nail in case we need to scry them later. It will make it easier to rescue them later."
"Parker, I'd be happy to help you search for trinkets, but I suggest we do so while moving toward the exit. Whatever we find may help us fund the rescue mission. Also, let's not stray too far from each other. I'd like to see you all again in the warm sunlight. When we get back, I'll prepare a feast."
"Marius, I'm not sure why you fear death so much. It can be a beautiful event if the life one lives is worthwhile. It's the most natural part of life. Of all the things you learned in your 5000 years, you've failed to learn these immutable truths. No amount of power is worth anything if you have nobody to share it with or if you use it solely for selfishness. When you learn these things, your soul will be free."
A few notes: 1) as soon as you carried Leon out of the cell block you were cut off from it by a wall of stone; 2) you have been moving slowly down the hall and I need a marching order. This new hallway is several hundred yards long and featureless. Ari still feels the evil presence. 3) Marius does not respond.
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I activate "sacred healing" (everyone gets 3 hp/round for the next 8 rounds) and then recall "divine sacrifice" using my pearl of power. That's 2 rounds including movement.
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A few notes: 1) as soon as you carried Leon out of the cell block you were cut off from it by a wall of stone; 2) you have been moving slowly down the hall and I need a marching order. This new hallway is several hundred yards long and featureless. Ari still feels the evil presence. 3) Marius does not respond.
I didn't think we made it into the room yet, having just freed Ajax. I know we were moving towards the room and the other hallway, but, in the few rounds it has been, i didn't think we had made it all the way there yet. Parker would have searched as they moved through the room looking for items, gear, and secret doors. He has the Relic Hunter ability that automatically gives him a chance to detect secret doors when he is within 10' of one. He is still hasted for the time being and still has a 60' move.
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A few notes: 1) as soon as you carried Leon out of the cell block you were cut off from it by a wall of stone; 2) you have been moving slowly down the hall and I need a marching order. This new hallway is several hundred yards long and featureless. Ari still feels the evil presence. 3) Marius does not respond.
Asinjin is in the back with the horses. The only detection spell I still have active is Locate Object on Battle. The Anticipate Teleport is still active (which is sort of a detection spell). I have my cat spot and listen each round. His checks aren't high, but he still has See Invisibility and True Seeing on and has Scent. He has a 13 Int and 12 Wis, so he is smart enough to pick things out. He is on my shoulder. He is also still invisible (everything that I have cast on myself he still has, as he didn't get dispelled...including mindblank).
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~Ari, where are you detecting evil from?~
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Asinjin is in the back with the horses. The only detection spell I still have active is Locate Object on Battle. The Anticipate Teleport is still active (which is sort of a detection spell). I have my cat spot and listen each round. His checks aren't high, but he still has See Invisibility and True Seeing on and has Scent. He has a 13 Int and 12 Wis, so he is smart enough to pick things out. He is on my shoulder. He is also still invisible (everything that I have cast on myself he still has, as he didn't get dispelled...including mindblank).
I think the mind blank was dispelled? You made reference to now being able to use the telepathy?
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(everything that I have cast on myself he still has, as he didn't get dispelled...including mindblank)
I am saying that the cat has all of the spells, because nothing on him got dispelled.
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(everything that I have cast on myself he still has, as he didn't get dispelled...including mindblank)
I am saying that the cat has all of the spells, because nothing on him got dispelled.
Sorry. Text is really small on the phone. The cat is very uncomfortable but does not sense or spot anything.
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~Ari, where are you detecting evil from?~
Good question. Location?
In celecstial: "Astrek, can you tell how far underground we are?"
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Good question. Location?
In celecstial: "Astrek, can you tell how far underground we are?"
The presence was right at the edge of your range when you walked to the mouth of the second hallway.
Astrek says: half a mile give or take. There is a very bad smell coming from that hall but I can't place it.
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Does the smell mean anything to my cat?
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I should note that my cat, who for short I call Nep, does not have all of the spells I had originally cast active. Some of the spells don't work with sharing.
He does have:
-Mind Blank
-True Seeing
-See Invisibility
-Indominability
-Resist energy (fire)
-Cat's Grace
-Elemental Body (earth)
-Haste
-Sunmantle
-Starmantle
-Invisibility
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Does the smell mean anything to my cat?
No. Just smells bad.
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We will close the thread at 11pm tonight so chime in with any last minute actions. Round 6
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I Master's Touch the Great Hammer in one of those six rounds.
We need a solution that lasts longer than another minute to Ajax's weapon problem.
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I Master's Touch the Great Hammer in one of those six rounds.
We need a solution that lasts longer than another minute to Ajax's weapon problem.
"Unless you can produce a suitable sword, or change one of your weapons into one, I will probably be better off relying on my holy powers to do battle."
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Parker will reload his peacekeeper
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And check for secertain doors/traps as we move through the room and corridor
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Rubius collects the arrows he shot.
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In response to Rubius ' earlier comment. "While I'm not above getting the most value out of any excursion, today I'd settle for a plain,non-magical, non-special-in-any-way sword to give us a better chance of gettingus all out of here alive, and consider myself as coming out ahead in the bargain. If we happen across anything interesting, I'll certainly take a look, but I'm not going to go out of my way to search out any lost treasures....probably."
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Rubius collects the arrows he shot.
Any non magical ones are destroyed. The rest you find easily.
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We will start with round 7. You have gone a maximum of 360' down the long hallway.
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Is that distance after the larger room?