Dark Forest Defenders (Inactive)

Game Master BloodWolven

well then... if you want to slow me down you'll have to catch me first!

Hey filk just to make understanding of your speech easier could you capitilize every word? eg: It'sNiceToMeetEveryone!HeyGuessWhatIfIStopMovingIDisappearICouldGoScoutUpA HeadAndBeBackInAFlash. It Makes it easier to distinguish the various words and figure out what your saying(Especially if anyone here doesn't speak english as first language).

Sure thing. I guess my whole point was to make it hard to understand, but thinking on it I suppose that is sort of rude. Sorry!

Phurs can't help but snicker at this.

"Filk don't mind our resident mad alchemist," Says Phurs sarcastically "I think I gave him too much leeway when I said I would allow him to experiment on me"

"Otherwise good to have another scout" He says smiling with his usual teethed grin.

Filk eyes Phurs up and down.

"What.... WhatAreYouTherePal? IHavn'tEverSeenAnythingLikeYou!"

During the conversation, Filk grows noticeably impatient standing around, but tries very hard to be nice and pay attention. As soon as he gets a chance to get out of talking, he gives his thanks and waves and hurries down the road once more to scout ahead.

"ThanksByeDon'tWorryIGotDis!"

From ahead of Phurs and Filk, you hear.

Mad? MAD? I am not mad! Well... maybe be a little...

He laughs heartily as he continues to make his way north.

Filk, you weren't here for introductions, so for your benefit, Gerhard his a large, bear of a man with a leather duster with many pockets full of potions and extracts. Currently, he has a bear's snout full of teeth, but otherwise he looks human. Generally, he is quiet and standoffish, but he will sometimes pipe up with a joke, sarcastic comment, or insightful remark. There is more about him, but that is all that the party has seen so far.

Phurs continues to move forward in stealth mode and at full speed in an attempt to catch what ever jumps Gerhard unawares and attempt to keep up with Filk.

Which after one round appears to be impossible so he gives up!

Begins thinking that blurry state Filk has is great for scouting but no one can out sneak the sneaky thief.

After Flik runs off, Eina shakes her head and turns to the others.

"I hope one of you understood that, because I sure didn't."

A devilish grin spreads across her face as she focuses on Nora.

"I can't quite remember, there may have been some of those rocks."

As the party heads up the North path i need a marching / distance order

I suppose I will scout in front, unless anyone else objects? How far is our sight? Let's say I go as far as I can and still have everyone see me / be able to still see the group.

As you set away from the dock a mist rapidly permeate the island, and as you go up the northern path it is getting especially strong. Even though it is daytime, your sight does not extend much farther then you could toss a knife. Scrawny moss grows along the canyon walls and the few trees that you've seen are nothing more than gnarls of empty branches.

Ahead the mist part a bit revealing an obelisk surrounded dead trees. Approaching closer the obelisk finally comes into view.

It appears to be made of some strange green stone and there are a number of complex symbols traced into its surface. Around the obelisk's base is a stone lip about a short sword's length wide, slightly raised off the earth. The obelisk extends into the mist, obscuring its terminus.

Off to the left a cleanly cut passage heads further up the mountain lined by green stone columns.

*shudder*

Filk speaks slowly and quietly, something that very rarely happens:

"This place.... it gives me the creeps"

He cautiously moves around the green stone obelisk, detecting magic on it and seeing if he can make out the symbols.

perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23

Everything all around you (the air, the stones, the path etc..) radiates of strong Transmutation magic so strong it could overshadow weaker aura.

For the moment you can not make sense of the symbols that cover the obelisk

"Agreed."

Eina follows behind Filk, and something about this place makes the paladin uneasy.

Detect Evil

Ill take up a position right near the side of the at the west corner of the incline in the mountainside, looking at the monument and the carved out passageway.

With bow and arrow at the ready.

since I shouldn't know this look at the E on the map and im right in the spot between the first and the second bracket of the >E approximately where the arrow >E is pointing at the E since I cant draw it and I don't have access to a (working pic upload page) that's the best I can explain it!

Stealth takes 10 since theres no precieveable threats: 10 + 19 = 29

Gerhard moves up to study the obelisk, careful not to touch it.

Perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (10) + 12 = 22

"ThisWholePlaceReeksOfStrongTransmutation... ButIHaven'tAClueAboutAnythingElseAndItIsVeryWorrisome!! CanAnyOfYouMaybePossiblyReadThisDamnedThingHereBecauseISureCan't!"

Filk takes out a small vial of sickly green liquid (drow poison) and carefully runs it along his rapier, which he keeps at the ready.

Nora removes her lingering disguise, let her true demonic form show. She looks around concerned"I do not trust this place." She whispers. "I suggest we move on quickly."

Perception: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (14) + 17 = 31

Wolf looks around but focuses on the runes more than anything.

Linguistics: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (12) + 12 = 24
Wolf pulls out his book and takes a few minutes to scan over it to help him identify the obelisk and its runes.
K: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (4) + 15 = 19
K: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (19) + 15 = 34
K: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (1) + 15 = 16
K: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (12) + 15 = 27
K: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (7) + 15 = 22
K: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (4) + 15 = 19
K: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (12) + 15 = 27
K: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (13) + 15 = 28
K Arcane: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (18) + 19 = 37
K Planes: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (14) + 19 = 33

well... I can make knowledge checks too!

Filk ponders upon his bardic knoweldge, wondering if he has ever heard or seen anything like this before...

K. Arcana: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12
K. Dungeoneering: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
K. Engineering: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 = 16
K. Geography: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20
K. History: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20
K. Local: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17
K. Nature: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10
K. Nobility: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
K. Planes: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 1 = 10
K. Religion: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Phurs finally decides to offer help if its needed and rummages thru his rucksack for AHHA THERE IT IS, he pulls out a small pouch and opens it up and finds the potion marked C.

Moving stealthfully as to not give himself away he approaches Wolf and doesn't break concealment till he gets near enough to whisper "Sir Wolf if that things giving you a problem I have something that might help"

He offers a small potion vial with the letter C written across the front in common and elvish. "The preist I bought that from said it can make it so you can read or speak any language" Phurs states.

Wolf takes his time since he starts making 'hmmms' and 'hahs'. He keeps focusing on the runes and walking around it taking notes and studying the obelisk. Taking time, unless someone pulls him from his study...

"Oh, comprehend language, that should help, it is a strange language I don't know. Thank you Phurs." Wolf says to Phurs.

Now it might not take an hour... :)

Hands Wolf the potion saying "Going back to watch duty".

Returns to his previous position.

Stealth: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (13) + 19 = 32

"Well, it looks like it is a summoning tool, to a specific creature. I am not for sure if the creature will be under my control or come with predescribed commands. It could be a guardian, or something else... shall we activate it and see, or come back later?" Wolf asks, looking anxious to explore the unknown.

K Arcane: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (9) + 19 = 28 What level is the core spell?

the stronger aura of transmutation cover the aura of conjuration preveting you from knowing

What do the symbols say, Wolf

Gerhard continues to circle the obelisk, studying it.

K Arcana: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (9) + 13 = 22

nothing more than my description

Wolf keeps pondering over the obelisk, waiting for others to weigh in before activating it.

Using that last check what is the core transmutation spell on it? Also what are the actual words I see?

"AwHell... Well.... ISayWeGoAheadAndSeeWhoItIs? AndIfHe'sADickWeKillItWithFire!"

"I say we let it be. There's no reason to risk getting killed just to sate our curiosity."

"I say we should use the stone thingy as that's my only one of those potions" Phurs says plainly. "And the priest said 10 minutes is all you have.

"Activate it. Let's see what happens.

As he reads the words on the obelisk he touches the lip of the obelisk, using comprehend languages and his understanding of the words he says, "Theris dos semerois."

Battle map link is up so please provide me with a position.

Well... that's a great sign ;p

(Since Filk was checking out the obelisk, let's say he was in H12.)

Filk stands as patiently as he can and crosses his arms, waiting for something to happen. As he starts to zone out waiting, he slowly begins to vanish!

L14

H25 as Phurs has been watching the passage and the obelisk.

K-16

I just hope this isn't going to bite us in the ass.

Eina keeps an eye on he obelisk. An expression very close to worry is on her face.

Nora would be around J16

This is bad. Really bad. What if it's another Demon? I doubt Wolf's guarantee extends to this island...

Nora takes a moment to alter her appearance again, removing all indication of her demonic attributes. Instead appearing a unassuming brown-haired woman.

3 Gargoyles Appear Near the Obelisk, Their Deep red yes with no pupils look upon the one who summoned them. Before anyone can say anything they go to attack

Init: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12

Init phurs: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (16) + 11 = 27
Init Eina: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
Init Filk: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15
Init Gerhard: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17
Init Kejal: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15
Init Wolf: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
Init Nora: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23

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Round 1

All Heroes Go !

[the way i do combat (reminder): I do block init during you block ini those who post have acted. those who follow can take into account the actions posted above them.]

Filk quickly tries to figure out what these creatures they summoned could possibly be!

"Oh sweet lord what is that?"

K. Nature: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24

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Round 1

Then Filk literally springs into action! He races full speed towards the nearest gargoyle (L11) and stabs at it with his rapier!

+1 Rapier: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 291d4 ⇒ 3
Confirm Crit: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (16) + 11 = 271d4 ⇒ 1

And as quickly he appears, he dashes back to safety! (I17)

Using free action for Knowledge check and full round action to use Spring Attack

EDIT: forgot to add sneak attack damage!

sneak attack: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 5) = 9

Gargoyles

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Round 1

Move to O17
Have rogue talent fast stealth full speed while stealthed
is already stealthed from my guarding position with an arrow at the ready in my shortbow.

Ranged sneak attack against G3.

Ranged sneak attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21

If this hits
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 13d6 ⇒ (1, 1, 6) = 8

Move to range as move action and fire readied arrow as standard action

Can I just assume I know the information listed in the bestiary?

Nora moves quickly up near the Obelisk (L12), smiles disarmingly at the nearest gargoyle and places a hand on him G3 at M11

Vampiric Touch(Touch Attack): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14
Damage: 5d6 ⇒ (6, 4, 4, 5, 6) = 25

Gain Damage as temporary hitpoints.

Eina draws her sword as she close with the creature (G3) that Nora just touched.

Double move to M12. Draw sword during move.

Claws erupt from his fingers and teeth from his mouth as it elongates into a snout.

Moves to O11

Round 1

While pulling out a wand Wolf speaks in Terran.

Once the wand is out he casts it defensively, saying 'mage armor' in Elven as he swishes the wand.

Concentration check: 1d20 + 5 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 5 + 6 = 28 vs. DC 12...

Round 1

Filk dashes and hits the creature (SA don't get multiplied on crits. / you know everything about them !)

Phurs arrow hits its intended target

Nora smiles and as she summons her spell like abilities she realize that no magic energy springs out of her hands.

Eina moves into position drawing her weapon

Gerhard move and grows fearsome claws and teeth please include the name of power used and what type of action it takes etc...

Wolf pulls a wand out and use it. please include relevant form between Human / hybrid / Animal.

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G1 Claw: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 6 + 2 = 251d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4vs Wolf
G1 Claw: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 6 + 2 = 181d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6vs Wolf
G1 Bite: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 4 + 2 = 161d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6vs wolf
G1 Gore: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 2 = 101d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4vs wolf

G3 Claw: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 6 + 2 = 111d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6vs Wolf
G3 Claw: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 6 + 2 = 91d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6vs Wolf
G3 Bite: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 2 = 141d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4vs wolf
G3 Gore: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 4 + 2 = 201d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4vs wolf

G2 5ft step

G1 Claw: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 121d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6vs Eina
G1 Claw: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 181d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3vs Eina
G1 Bite: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 61d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7vs Eina
G1 Gore: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 61d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5vs Eina

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