DMummy's Mask

Game Master Elmdorprime

Sorry I was't clear; you're done researching - the next step is to go find Chisisek's tomb in the place mentioned by the riddle so you can (hopefully) figure out where Thorrpe is headed. So either explore or skeedaddle!

Let us exit this place. Dwal has to bring gifts of chocolate, bards and wine to our patron and then we get ready for a journey.

"Sound good. Let's make like a tree and exit! ."

Something that sounds suspicious likely a massive, white-bearded dwarf in a white robe and sandals groans from the sky.

Noonan places the finishing touches to the new sacred library of Sarenrae. He'll have to send word to other members about this place(No guarantees of all monsters cleared out.

So where too?

Gonna take engineering and cooking as my skills

Up to you - you can go see Muminofrah, or Ibrahim, or just buy a map and walk out of the city.

Get gifts for Mumm-ra!

Go see Dwalindor's GF then head on out, I don't think we need to purchase anything or buy anything...

Agreed. Dwalindor cannot see how she would like anything more than this old book...because he finds it useless.

More incense and chocolate with fine wine?

As you head down towards the docks the news is buzzing all over the city that Muminofrah is leaving Tephu to continue on her tour.

As Dwalindor tries to present himself to the barge before it departs he finds himself barred by bored (and relieved) looking guards .

As the barge floats away you can spy Muminofrah lounging on the deck in the arms of huge, dark-skinned man, giggling as he feeds her dates.

Well look at it this way Dwal, your reward is not having to brave the Crack of Doom anymore. Shall we have some tea and then plan our excursion?

Your heart will heal friend. Now let's go save Thorrpe!

We will no doubt need some mounts, I can pray for miracles to give us water and even food and can help protect us from the heat. Best pack some extra for emergencies.

Ibrahim would, no doubt, offer you good rates.

I have about seven hundred to offer for the trip, and my waterskin and five days of rations. Noonan makes plans for his daily miracles.

"Bah! Better him than me. I'll save this book for the next time we need something from Mooseaffa. ."

Dwalindor checks his coin for the trip.

Shad, Tariq - you walking or buying a wagon?

I'll buy a wagon

I'll find the cost of it. It will be covered

So are we ready Shad and Tariq? Or you wanna die in a dusty library without seein' the world?

Think of it Tariq! You have the chance to find lost history! Or die horribly, or both!

"I have my trusty Camel, Habib, to carry me on our way. I am ready when you are my friends."

I have purchased a covered wagon to transport me through this horrific sun

"Oh yeah. How is old Habib doing? Probably ready to see something other than the inside of a pen. Poor creature. I know the feeling "

Dwalindor smiles for a second.

"Hey Shad, what do you call a three humped camel?."

OK guys, next up is exploration - map will come up this evening since you all posted after I went to sleep *shakes fist*.

You start your jouney in the Parched Dunes by following a small tributary of the Crook River. I will mark where you are on the map this evening using a marker. The sands stretch around you in endless miles as you follow the stream.

Roll Perception for me - and Stealth if you're trying to keep a low profile in the desert. Unless otherwise stated you can assume you're in a desert hex.

I thought that was the position you and you lady love used most?

Shad says with a grin

hard to stealth in a wagon

1d20 + 11 ⇒ (13) + 11 = 24 percep

Tariq snickers.

"The answer to that riddle is usually pregnant, but shads is much more humorous."

Dwalindor will will scoul at Shad and then turn to Tariq with a grin.
Hah! Pregnant is good one too. I was thinking a two-humped camel with Noonan on its back. You know, since Noonan's back is humped. Maybe part camel, I am not sure.

Levity behind him, Dwalindor will focus on the surrounding area.

perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22

Well at least I will get plenty of humping, or maybe not. Noonan will make sure everyone has plenty of water during the trip for their waterskins and buckets.
Perception: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (3) + 17 = 20

As you begin traveling you can hear pitious wails and the yips and snarls that Dwalindor recognizes as Gnoll echoing across the dunes. You see a group of four gnolls and four hyenas watering next to a stream with a dozen humans chained up.

A rudimentary Knowledge (Local) check allows you recognize this as a slaving train. You could bypass the gnolls and continue on as they don't yet realize you're spying on them.

Kn:local : 1d20 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 + 1 = 12

Dwalindor crouches down and turns to the others.

"Gnolls. Looks like they have some slaves. Anyone friends of yours? If so, we may need to bust some heads."

He grips Amanda at the ready...spoiling for a fight. Not for the sake of rescuing anyone in particular but rather to let off months of pent up anger.u

I am happy to kill some slavers. Shad says peaking out from his covered wagon, he extends his protective spell so keep him from being harmed in the sun, and is ready

He will also cast mage armor

Blasted slavers. let us roll some gnoll. Noonan casts Protection from Evil 10' on Tariq+2 AC/saves vs. evil for 70 minutes

Dwalindor casts...well he casts angry glances towards the gnolls.

Just say when. I ain't much for counting or anything fancy like that.

"Time for stealth, yes?! I will strike like the unseen scorpion in their boots!"

Stealth: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27

Tariq, mindful of the wind, sets out to blend in with the desert assisted buy his magically enchanted breastplate. He sneaks up upon the furthest gnoll and strikes with his shamshir!

To hit with piranha strike: 1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 10 - 2 = 27

to confirm: 1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 10 - 2 = 22

2d8 + 2 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (4, 6) + 2 + 4 + (6) = 22
3d6 ⇒ (5, 3, 6) = 14
Bleeding Damage +3 HP per round

Shad will also stealth on this approach

forgot about my shawl bonus

1d20 + 13 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 13 + 5 = 27 stealth

is it possible to send a fireball to hit several without hitting slaves?

As soon as Tariq strikes his blow, Dwalindor will rage, charging into battle.

"Rahhhgghh!!! ."

Let me know if he can cover the distance and attack otherwise he moves into position .

Not if you're ambushing them. Which I assume you're trying to do. You'll have to forgive me on the map - it doesn't quite fit into the Map tool I'm using I'm afraid. You can assume that, at least initially,
the slaves are near the water - I'm not going to put them on the map for clutter reasons.

Perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15
Perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23
Perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12
Perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 28

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15
Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25
Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13
Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24

Tariq and Shad, amazingly, sneak by the hyenas and gnolls and launch the attack.

Do Dwalindor and Noonan want to join in?

Yus!

Noonan moves to P-11 and Casts Divine Favor on himself+2 Attack/Damage for 1 minute

Yes, Dwalindor would move to T8 and swing at either (or both) of the dogs, if one drops or moves into AOO reach.

Moves into range, rage and swing on west doggie.

+1 Adm earthbreaker, rage, PA/FF: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 12 + 2 = 24
for damage,rage, pa: 2d6 + 8 + 6 + 6 ⇒ (6, 3) + 8 + 6 + 6 = 29 ignore hardness/15

D.C. 18 for half

7d6 + 4 ⇒ (2, 4, 5, 3, 2, 3, 1) + 4 = 24

Looks like my fireball can get 5 of them

Oh son of a gun. I could have sworn I posted. Frigging internet.

OK, so to sum up: Dwalindor kills his hyena, Tariq heavily hurts the gnoll he attacks, Shad - you will kill slaves if you launch a fireball.

Ok instead I think I will summon a shadow bow

Int: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

Good show! Lets take out the rest of them. Dwalindor prepares to swing at the next creature.

In theory Shad has not been spotted yet

1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11 init

I don't think you'll get a surprise round but they're mostly paying attention to Tariq and Dwalindor at this point.

The gnolls and hyenas move to flank Tariq and Dwalindor.

Dwalindor crushes the hyena that approaches him and then comes under attack from a gnoll yipping and barking at him.

3 gnolls move in on Tariq and a hyena circles towards Dwalindor.

The gnoll attacking Dwalindor tries to rip his weapon from his hand with his whip.

Attack (Whip, Disarm): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22

A hyena circles around and bites at Tariq and tries to bring him to the ground.

Attack (Bite): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Then the gnolls take their turn. The one Tariq almost killed slices with his own scimitar.

Attack (Scimitar): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25
Damage (Scimitar): 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

The the other two try to disarm and trip him.

Attack (Whip, Disarm): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17
Attack (Whip, Trip): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23

HP 40/40
AC20T10FF20
Saves F8R3W10
Weapon in Hand: Mace +1
Effects: Resources: Channel 7/7,Touch of Glory 4/5
Effects:Magic Circle against Evil on Tariq(+2 AC/Saves vs Evil, 70 minutes)Divine Favor +2 Hit/Damage 1 minute

Noonan fires on the gnoll at V-12
Light crossbow: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 201d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

V12 is a hyena, V13 is a gnoll - you hit either way mind you.