Adria's Wrath of the Righteous (Inactive)

Game Master MayDay

Oh, I was thinking of different kind of middle... triangles are so confusing.

Nazz thinks for a moment before shrugging to Iradyiel, she was as much a stranger in this town as he was.

The old peddler turned out to be a dark and creepy fellow with very dark skin. You were glad to have gotten away from him, although his cart did contain some impressive things. Iradyiel got to handle a magical dagger with a pale green hue. The peddler warned that it could not be taken into the sunlight, and made you think of the stories of the great dark weapons for the drow. In the end, the price was too high. But you did get the wand of CLW, leaving you with the 685 gp Iradyiel planned.

After this, you began the journey north up the tunnels...

Who would be best to carry the clw wand? I assumed Khan is taking the front due to the survival skill, if that is not ok let me know, don't want to be overly presumptuous!

that was a very interesting knife, but the dark and creepy peddler weirded me out a little, just glad we are on our way. Moving north through the caverns Iradyiel takes the front with Khan, keeping his crossbow at the ready and a keen eye out as Khan follows the trail. Wow, Khan is very quite while the tracks, it must be the feline part of him.

take 10 (21) on perception check ;)

Yea I can be in front and I can hold onto the healing wand. I will stay away from the triangle. :)

Survival: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25

Khan keeps his nose to the ground more or less as he follows the trail.

You travel for most of the day until you come to a fork in the tunnels. The left hand tunnel goes DOWN sharply, and cool air flows up from it's depths. You hear a rumbling sound from that direction.

The right hand tunnel goes UP gradually. Above this tunnel's entrance, an inverted 5 pointed pentagramish star is painted with thick dried blood. Everyone knows this is the symbol of like baphomet or some other evil demon.

for got to get a MW thieves tool

Iradyiel yells out to Khan "Stop Wait!" he quickly kneels down throwing one hand in the air in a fist the international sign to stop or should I say interracial sign to stop and with the other points to the 'wire'"[/ooc] he then pules out a couple of tools and attempts to disarm it.

disable device: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (20) + 9 = 29

Like a BOSS!

no shiz!

Iradyiel carefully removes the web from the entrance keeping it's tension by laying the freed end under a stone. Then, he follows the line as it does a 90 degree turn and leads into the tunnel. Following this you all come to where it is connected to a small bell about 400 yards down. You are all silent at this point. Up ahead you see in the tunnel, a light. And in front of the light, two rows of rubble set up as a barrier. MAP UPDATED. You have arrived...

"Nicely done. You boys want to take a peek at what's waiting for us before we move up? I'll keep my halo suppressed for now but once we get in the $#!+ stealth is definitely not my thing." Darya whispers to Iradyael and Shear.

hmmm, I wonder if the bell is worth anything, better leave it there for now, might ring It putting it in my pouch as they move a little further down Iradyiel stops the team again, dropping to a crouch, placing his fist in the air probably shouldn't shout this time hearing Darya whisper about taking a peek Iradyiel nods, checking his quiver to make sure it wouldn't rattle, he sneaks up to the rubble barrier and takes a look.

stealth: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24
perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14 one good one poor, better this way than the other

perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14

You sneak right up to the first line of rubble. On the other side, two cultist guards sit with their backs to the tunnel. One plays with a harrow deck and the other snoozes lightly. Beyond the barricade is a wooden door in the rock of the tunnel.

one playing cards, one asleep, do I go back and tell the group or do I jump them now, hhhmmm Iradyiel leans out so the group can see him and holds up two fingers and then points to the north behind the front was and then points to the east behind the second wall. Then he holds up his crossbow and points to himself then the crossbow and finally to the cultist behind the northern wall. Leaning back he levels the crossbow at the northern cultist squeezing the trigger, then dropping the crossbow he steps beside the man drawing his shortswords.

sneak attacks with crossbow, 5 ft. step, draws swords

crossbow attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6 for damage: 1d8 + 1d6 ⇒ (7) + (1) = 8

init: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

crap, remind me to never initiate combat again, two ones in a row on d20 sheeze

At Iradyiel's indication Nazz rushes forth to try and blind swipe the indicated target to the east.

Greatsword: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 3 + 2 = 12
Damage (Slashing, Cold Iron): 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (2, 6) + 4 = 12

Khan moves up and takes a swipe with a claw.

Claw: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22
1d4 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Bruno moves up with his shiny new pick and attempts to end half of this fight before it even starts with a burst of holy rage!
I gain DR1/- when I rage as my order bonuses apply during my rage. I had forgotten this.

PA, rage: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22
damage: 1d6 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9

With limited room to act in the tunnel Darya advances with a measured stride, drawing her sword as she does, determined to ensure that her presence both protects and distracts from Siff and the others behind her.

Khan and Bruno shred one of the cultists: deep gashes across her chest from claws and a big gaping hole in her helmet from a pick. The second cultist gasps: Jamella! Look out! but seeing Jamella die she is so surprised that she attempts to flee toward the door...

Iradyiel AoO 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10
Khan AoO 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Bruno AoO 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21 for 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Nazz AoO 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20 for 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (2, 4) + 4 = 10

Nazz and Bruno take her down swiftly, she dies in blood reaching for the wooden door.

END COMBAT

this is what happens when the party thief disables the monsters alarm mechanisms.

Holsing her breath to see if anything emerges from the other side of the door Nazz turns to the half-elf and gives him a thumbs up.

Siff watches intently as Iradyiel finds then handily deactivates the clever alarm.

His skill...I'd never had thought to do that, where did he learn such things...hmm, perhaps that's a question I shouldn't ask..

As the others pounce upon the surprised guards, Siff peeks around Darya's flame colored tresses, trying to keep track of what was happening.

Seeing Nazz's thumbs up, she smiles that no-one was hurt.

Bruno catches his breath for a couple secondhand that furious assault, but is soon ready to move on.

crap, totally botched that shot, glad the others rushed in, I should have gone back and told them, I was just barely able to stay out of there way. after the team finish off the cultist, Iradiel searches the two corpses for anything interesting and then quietly check the door for locks or traps.

he will take 10 (21) on perception for searching the bodies and 20 (32) on perception for searching the door for traps

As the guards are laid low, Darya signals for the others to move up.

Iradyiel finds a small silk purse containing 14gp. Nothing else seems worth taking. He also finds the door has no traps and appears to be unlocked...

placing the small silk purse in his bandolier, It seems like the door is clear. turning to the group The door appears to be clear, shall we continue with Kahn and myself up front or is it time for those with a little more armor to take the lead?" smiling looking at Bruno and Esmeralda "or maybe our cavalry?"

That camel is one nice quiet old girl. I wish I had a camel like that...

"I'm fine with going in first if you like. Odds are they're all used to the dark down here, I can make that really uncomfortable for them." Darya says with a grin.

"I can make them really uncomfortable" I know sometimes her and Nazz make me uncomfortable that's for sure, glad their on my side! Iradiel smiles putting away his shortswords and readying his crossbow, [I]I believe your are a hundered percent correct m'lady, shall I hold the door open for you?"[/b] Iradiel crossbow in his right hand opens the door with his left and peeks inside.

perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12 every time I roll perception, I remember why I just take ten or twenty...

Lol

Draya's eyes comb the room beyond seeking signs of the enemy.

Perception: 1d20 ⇒ 19

"... be careful." Nazz lets out as the Paladin takes point.

"Not in my nature..." the redhead says with a mischievous grin and a wink.

Nazz shoots Darya a sour grin at that quip but doesn't say anything further.

Iradiel continues to hold the door open for Nazz, keeping his crossbow at the ready. How can you guy... Ladies joke at a time like this?

Khan keeps his eyes peel for trouble.
Catception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22

"Because it's how they cope. I choose the self-loathing route personally."

"... we weren't." she flatly replies to the rogue as she steps through after the Paladin.

Hearing Khan's remark she stops and casts looks at Siff and then to Darya. "... that's not how I cope."

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18

"Well he asked and I gave an answer."

When I clicked on new posts I was reading other stuff before I responded to Ira, so I didn't see your post before I submitted mine XD

"And I don't begrudge you for doing so." she replies softly.

crap, I need to learn to keep my mouth shut, Iradiel, realizing he opened a can of worms, trying to sooth things over, he attempts to make light of the situation. "Hey take it easy, save it for the bad guys. Geez, you guys fight like your cats and do.." realizing what he was about to say he quickly changes metephores "I mean like your brother and sister." Sariel smiles as he holds the door, pleased that he didn't say the wrong thing. whew, saved that one, thought I was going to stick Both my feet in my mouth.

He thinks that's fighting? Shaking her head Nazz continues on.

"... I wouldn't mind having a cat for a brother... or any family really."

Bruno leads Esmeralda along in the cramped tunnel and smiles at the banter. This group was going to be just fine.

At the comment on coping Darya arches an eyebrow but saves her comment, though a tiny smile curls her lips before she refocuses forward.

Siff follows along, smilng at Nazz and Darya's good natured banter, but can't bring herself to join in at the mention of family.

Still she has the presense of mind to stay alert...

Perception: 1d20 ⇒ 8

There is a low fire burning in here, smoke rising into a shaft in the cieling. Around the fire, about 10 bedrolls are layed out. And in 4 of the bedrolls, are 4 sleeping bodies. Their weapons are leaning against one wall. They snore...

MAP UPDATED

"Iradyael, think you can gather up thier weapons without waking them? I think we can put a fear of the gods in these bastards." Darya whispers.

Bruno would try to sneak up on these heathens and slit their throats, but after the dragon incident he's willing to let Darya do her thing.

He thinks that's fighting? Shaking her head Nazz continues on.

"... I wouldn't mind having a cat for a brother... or any family really."

"I want to believe you, but it's one thing to say it and another thing to do it." Khan just glances at Nazz for a second before returning his attention to the sleeping cultists.

Um, that was in quotations and it was italicized, was Khan thinking that or did he say it?

Thinking it.

Italics is typically thought, I thought.
Edit: 6 second ninja!

Yes sagacious Bruno, but it also had "" which confused me.

closing the door gently after the team passes through sneak up and take there weapons? Iradyiel looks at Darya then at the weapons, he nods his head yes, shouldering the crossbow and carefully goes to the weapons pile and begins to pick up the weapons.

how many stealth attempts do you want Adria?

stealth: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24