DM Harpwizard’s Heroes of Elsir Vale (Inactive)

Game Master GM Harpwizard

This large chamber with rough-hewn walls has a domed ceiling rising fifteen feet overhead. To the west is heaped a large mound of crushed nettles and briars arranged in some sort of nest while to the east lies a massive mound of bones. The area smells strangely musty and acrid.

Inside the Crypt

Oh, right. Yeah. let's use that up...

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
Total: 13 hp--close enough? ;-)

There, that should do it. Now you, big boy! Bofus starts hitting Mantooth.

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
Total: 57 hp, over enough!

Wow, some hot rolls there.

Good as new!!

Bofus stows the wand, and searches the pile o' bones.

Perception: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (6) + 18 = 24

Bofus pulls out the wand of Cure Light Wounds and begins sapping its magic as fast as he can. First on Tirion and then on Mantooth. Slowly, and with repeated attempts, both of their wounds magically heal and they are both feeling near perfect.

Heroes' Hit Points
• Bofus (40/43)
• Thordak (93/93)
• Mantooth (88/88)
• Tirion (40/41)

After Mantooth frees himself from the dead lizard's grip, he takes a moment to say a brief prayer after coming that close to death. "Thank you Iomedae for giving me the strength necessary to survive and serve you further."

Afterwards, he gratefully accepts Bofus' healing. "Thank you, Bofus. I shall try to be more careful next time. I seem to often forget that we no longer have the healing power of Sarenrae to accompany us."

Bofus starts searching the walls carefully, starting at the pile of bones (AY19) and working counter-clockwise.

Tirion moves up and steps over the corpse of the monster before casting Detect Magic to determine whether anything magical is stashed in the draconic monster's horde.

Bofus begins moving counter clockwise around the rough hewn room and when you get to the eastern wall (AW&AX 23), you find a hidden rock that upon pressing it, unlatches a secret door!

As he proceeds around the room, he also find a simple bracelet around the creature's left foreleg. It is made up of seven black pearls.

Tirion casts detect magic upon the nest of crushed nettles and briars. Although he looks into the magical spectrum, he is unable to see any auras given off. The pearls do not radiate any magic either.

Inside the Crypt

I make sure to look through the EoD at the pearl bracelet. then I'll do an appraise.

Ha! I thought so. but first . . .

Perception (Traps): 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (8) + 21 = 29

Looks safe to me--at least so far. Shall we??

Hey, this is a nice set of pearls! This'll fetch us almost three thousand gold!!

the pearls go into the group pot, an we move on...

Who specifically caries this band of black pearls? Where are they placed?

Please give coordinates of where you move on to. Do you step beyond the threshold of the secret door?

Unless someone objects, the pearls go in the group's satchel, inside the Haversack on me back

Bofus, confident in his trap-spotting ability, takes a first step into the hallway. Guys, be close behind me, OK?

The chamber beyond the sercret door is dark and it quickly falls into shadows. What light source do you have available?

Mantooth moves to the edge of the chamber's doorway and, without stepping inside, casts Detect Evil at the darkness ahead.

BEFORE WE GO ANY FURTHER IN SIDE: please make sure you check out the "Group Pot" undivided loot in my profile. There are nice items in there, make sure if you want one, you say so and get the bonuses now!!

Bofus deliberately brings out a sunrod, and makes ready to light it--waiting to see if anyone objects.

I will take the Cloak +2. I already have the Periapt of Health on my sheet, I have had it ever since we got it I believe.

Unless all three of you already have belts, someone should be wearing the Belt of Strength. If you all already have belts, I will wear it - no need to let +2 Strength go to waste.

Add my old Cloak +1 to the loot so that someone else can use it. If nobody wants it, we can sell it.

Once Bofus lights a sunrod, you are able to see that this long, ten-foot-wide hallway climbs in a complete circle, slowing gently upward from the secret door. Straight ahead, await two ghost lions standing guard. Their incorporeal bodies are each partially through the wall.

Battlemat

Uh, guys? Two more of those lions are in here. I think it might be worthwhile showing them...something. Anyone object?

Bofus' hand moves to the box he's carrying that contains a fake phylactery.

The Ghost lions glare and watch with anticipation, waiting to see what you do.

Tirion hears Bofus.

It is your decision, I will support with my powers if needed. Lets see that Beerswizzler personality shine through.

Bofus gives Tirion a smirk, then a wink.

He then slowly brings out the lead box with the fake phylactey inside and presents it in front of himself. He opens it, and takes out the fake phylactery and holds it up.

The Ghostlord is going to want to see this. We seek a discussion with His Ghostship, and we're very confident that he will be quite cross if something bad were to happen to us, considering... the halfling then jangles the fake a little.

The ghost lions simply growl a low rumble and stare back with a blank unintelligible look of an animal defending its lair. There is no appearance of recognition on their part and you believe that these creatures have no more intelligence than a lion that is not undead.

Well, at lest it didn't HURT anything...

he stowes the box and its contents again.

OK, who's up now?

Thordak pushes up to see what's going on. Wot's goin' on? he asks.
Ah, more o' these little bastards! You still got that wand that kills 'em or are we doin' this tha old fashion'd way?

@Bofus: Thordak took a mw heavy crossbow, I'm not sure if it was the same one listed though. Also, I'd be interested in the mithril breastplate once it's enchanted. As it is now, my breastplate's better.

the staff only has a few charges. I'd rather not use taht unless we have to...

Here we go then! Thordak says
--wait, Bofus you see any traps Oi might step on? Does Thordak? Don't forget Stonecunning: +2 Perception and automatic check (10 ft) for all unusual stonework (doors, traps, etc.)

If not, he charges in with his axe raised and swings for the first lion!

Glimdraath:1d20 + 12 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 12 - 2 = 29
Damage:1d10 + 7 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 7 + 1 + 4 = 21

Thordak's Perception Check: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (15) + 14 = 29

As Thordak races forward to attack, he stops himself just a moment before stepping on what he thinks might be a concealed pit trap. The incorporeal ghost lions stand ready to pounce!

Heroes' Hit Points
• Bofus (40/43)
• Thordak (93/93)
• Mantooth (88/88)
• Tirion (40/41)

Battlemat

Round 1
• Bofus (unresolved)
• Mantooth (unresolved)
• Tirion (unresolved)
• Thordak (unresolved)
• Ghostlion (unresolved)

Battlemat is showing 403 error--removed. ??

ROUND 1

Bofus will delay, waiting to see hwo the others are going to react, then act as best he can...

Tirion, not wishing to use all his magic for the day, moves to AX25 and pulls out his wand of magic missiles which he points at the BB23 lion waiting for it to make any move.

Standard Action: Ready Action to fire Wand of MM

Damage: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (1, 3, 2) + 3 = 9

Round 1

I assume Thordak might announce the location of the traps?

Mantooth will try to make his way around the traps in the narrow corridor Move to BA23 to take a swing at the closest undead lion.

Magnimarana Attack 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (13) + 14 = 27
Magnimarana Damage 1d10 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

Round 1
• Mantooth moves to BA23 and strike at the ghost lion (BB23), landing a solid blow.
• Tirion takes out his wand of magic missiles and fires it at BB23. The arcane magic bolts strikes its target three times without fail.
• Thordak (unresolved)
• Bofus (unresolved)
• Ghostlions (unresolved)

Heroes' Hit Points
• Bofus (40/43)
• Thordak (93/93)
• Mantooth (88/88)
• Tirion (40/41)

Battlemat

ROUND 1

Drawing rapier on the move, Bofus takes advantage of the fact that the ghost lions aren't as quick on the draw, and scampers to BC 23. this is a double move, but since they havent' gone, no AoO--unless they've got combat reflexes...

Round 1

Thordak moves to BA25 and attacks the lion.

Glimdraath:1d20 + 12 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 12 - 2 + 1 = 28
Damage:1d10 + 7 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 7 + 4 + 1 = 15

Bofus, what if I switch on and off with the belts of strength and dexterity, depending on which type of combat we're going into?

Round 1

• Mantooth moves to BA23 and strike at the ghost lion (BB23), landing a solid blow.
• Tirion takes out his wand of magic missiles and fires it at BB23. The arcane magic bolts strikes its target three times without fail.
• Thordak moves to BA25 and attacks. Glimdraath strikes the creature true.
• Bofus draws his rapier and scampers to BC23.
• The Ghostlions both raise their incorporeal claws and strike with a corrupting touch.

Corrupting Touch vs. Mantooth's Touch AC: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1

Mantooth carefully dodges the blow.

Corrupting Touch vs. Thordak's Touch AC: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Thordak feels the icy touch of undead graze him slightly.

Heroes' Hit Points
• Bofus (40/43)
• Thordak (91/93)
• Mantooth (88/88)
• Tirion (40/41)

Battlemat

Round 2

• Mantooth (unresolved)
• Tirion (unresolved)
• Thordak (unresolved)
• Bofus (unresolved)
• Ghostlion (unresolved)

ROUND 2

Since incorporeal creatures dont' have a discernable anatomy, Bofus realized that his rapier will be little more than a pinprick--at best--to these beasties. And we may want the healing power of the staff later on, best not squander it now. So, tactics change!!

The crafty halfling waves his rapier in the most distracting fashion possible, tickling the tendrils of smoke that make up the strange creature, not to harm, but to mess up it's aim.

Aid Another: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (1) + 14 = 15 <---are you effing kidding me?!?! The ONLY way I could have failed that is by rolling a 1.

Round 2

Standing his ground, Mantooth attempts to cut through the ghost lion in front of him once more.

Magnimarana Attack 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (9) + 14 = 23
Magnimarana Damage 1d10 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9

Magnimarana Attack 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10
Magnimarana Damage 1d10 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

Tirion again points the wand at the lion and lets another three bolts of energy spring forth into the ghostly lion.

Wand of MM: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (4, 2, 3) + 3 = 12

Thordak, I think that belts/headbands require 24 hours to properly acclimate to the wearer. Usually DMs sort of ignore this the first time, but I do not think that you will be able to swap them out unless DMHW gives you the thumbs up.

he'll get the stat bonus immediately, but you don't get "permanent" bonuses ilke skill points for Int unless you wear it for 24 hours

Round 2

• Mantooth drives Magnimarana into the ghostlion and wounds the creature with its holy magic.
• Tirion fires off another three magic missiles at the ghost lion. The arcane burst dissipates the lion into a cloud of smoke.
• Thordak (unresolved)
• Bofus attempts to aid Mantooth by waving his rapier fanatically, but the lion seems to ignore it.
• Ghostlion

The one remaining undead lion continue defending its master's lair against the invaders.

Corrupting Touch vs. Mantooth's Touch AC: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6

The icy claw scrapes the paladin's leg underneath his armor.

Heroes' Hit Points
• Bofus (40/43)
• Thordak (91/93)
• Mantooth (82/88)
• Tirion (40/41)

Battlemat

Round 3

• Mantooth (unresolved)
• Tirion (unresolved)
• Thordak (unresolved)
• Bofus (unresolved)
• Ghostlion (unresolved)

WHOA!!! BIG LION COMING!! Very big lion. Mantooth, get ready for your Smiting, you're going to need it!!

Bofus tries something a little desparate to take out this remaining "little" ghost lion. He drops his rapier, draws the wand of Cure LIght Wounds, and hopes for the best...

UMD: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (19) + 14 = 33 <--success!
Melee touch attack: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (15) + 13 = 28 (DM, this includes my dex bonus--I'm assuming the wand counts as a light weapon so I can use Combat Expertise Please deduct 6 from this result ifyou disagree)
CLW damage on lion: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9 <--BAZINGA!!!

You folks do not need to attack in order. Please feel free to post at your convenience.

Sorry, I missed an update.

Tirion again points the wand of magic missiles at the lion and launches away.

Wand of MM: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (2, 4, 1) + 3 = 10

Ssssssooo...yeah. Thordak, Mantooth? Coming up on a week MIA. You jamokes still alive out there???

Sorry, still here!
Round 3

Thordak continues his attack on the lion, but it is almost as if a sinister presence watches over the ghost lion protectively....

Glimdraath:1d20 + 12 ⇒ (2) + 12 = 14
Damage:1d10 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9

Glimdraath:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11
Damage:1d10 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13

Likewise, sorry!

Round 3

Feeling the incorporeal claw against his bare flesh, Mantooth returns the attack with two more of his own.

Magnimarna Attack 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (13) + 14 = 27
Magnimarana Damage 1d10 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

Magnimarna Attack 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14
Magnimarana Damage 1d10 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14

"What do you mean, Bofus? Is there another lion?"

The paladin attempts to spot the larger lion being mentioned, but is trying to also remain focused on the lion in front of him.

Perception 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13

Glad to have you guys back!

Round 3

• Mantooth drives Magnimarana into the ghost lion and it dissipates.

Surprise Round

For a moment, all seems eerily silent. Then like a blast of evil out of the wall emerges a great undead king of beasts. With just a glance, the lion blasts all living creatures within 30 feet of it.

Corrupting Gaze Damage: 2d10 ⇒ (1, 4) = 5
Corrupting Gaze Charisma Drain: 1d4 ⇒ 1

DC 18 Fortitude Check for everyone. A successful save negates the effects.

Heroes' Hit Points
• Bofus (40/43)
• Thordak (91/93)
• Mantooth (82/88)
• Tirion (40/41)

Battlemat

Round 1

• Bofus (unresolved)
• Ghost Dire Lion (unresolved)
• Tirion (unresolved)
• Mantooth (unresolved)
• Thordak (unresolved)

Yes, Mantooth. Yes there is another lion.

Fort save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9 <--FAIL

ROUND 1

Seeing the great beast come forth like a tide of evil itself, Bofus decides to use the Staff of Life again. He drops the CLW wand, draws the staff on the move, and sticks it to the Lion King!!

UMD: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (4) + 14 = 18 <--FAIL d'oooohhh

Round 1

The Ghost Dire Lion attacks Mantooth with a deadly touch.

Draining Touch vs. Mantooth's Touch AC: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9
Strength Drain: 1d4 ⇒ 4

However, Mantooth is able to evade the deadly attack.