Ed's Dragon's Demand (Inactive)

Game Master fine_young_misanthrope

Shriek attends with a fine suite composed of a black fur jacket and white moccasins. He keeps his sword at his side scabbard though, as he is not comfortable totally unarmed.

"I am interested on those scrolls and pots. The summoning stuff looks interesting too. Although I am probably most interested in the birds. Do you think I can eat them? Grrroar!" comments Shriek to the rest of the party as the auctions are presented.

Samuel will start with the opening bid, and go up to a maximum of 500 gp for the scrolls, 1000 gp for the potions, and 65 gp for the birds.

Samuel starts the bid. The crowd is amazed that the giant bids on the most delicate of items. However, your bids are quickly eclipsed as large bids enter the arena from noble families. The birds themselves go for over 200 gp, and the potions for over three times your maximum bid.

Eventual a very frustrated bidder wearing a red cap with a feather in it grunts, stands and shouts, Very well! I must deliver this bad news to my employer immediately. I bid you all good day! He then storms out of the amphitheater, an awkward silence in his wake. After a pause, a jovial halfling says I suspect he didn't mean that last bit. This wry crack breaks the tension, causing laughter to fill the crowd. The auction continues with the next lot.

Eventually the last bid begins, but Solvi notices dark shapes on the horizon. These giant bat men rush the arena as the auction rises to a crescendo and the screaming starts...

fight map

ROUND 1, FIGHT!
Yasmin: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24
Orell Destiny: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20
Finn Lochlan: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20
monsters: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16
Samuel Soulkeeper: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12
Solvi: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

the randos are the people are the auction, the bats are the monsters. good luck

The ranting gets Samuel by surprise. He tries to remember on what items the red capped man had bid and whom might he working for.
K. nobility (bardic knowledge): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15

When the winged monsters descend in the place, they take Samuel unprepared. Dressed with just his black jacket and moccasins the skald enters into a rage by giving a string of curses "By all demons! Flying rats! You are going to lose one by one your pestilent wings!" he unfolds his jacket letting his loyal longsword to be seen and shouts menacingly "Grrroarrrr!"
Inspired rage (anyone that accepts gets): +2 Str/Con, -1 AC, +2 Will saves, and Animal Fury rage power (an extra bite attack)

He then removes the lock of his scabbard and draws the longsword two handed and steps towards the enemies "Come to me stinking monsters!"

AC 11; HP 43/43

Finn casts glitterdust, centered on the monster farthest away from me.

DC 16 Will save or be blinded

To identify the monsters...
Knowledge (arcana): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 23
Knowledge (nature): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18

Orell is almost dozing where he stands when he hears the screams and snaps awake the mobile howitzer at the ready!
suck bolt: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21

suck bolt some more: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

damage: 4d6 + 2 ⇒ (4, 3, 1, 2) + 2 = 12

damage the second: 4d6 + 2 ⇒ (1, 6, 6, 1) + 2 = 16

Yasmin storms forward past the winged monster, accepting Shriek's song and slashes once with her sword.

Attack: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 10 + 1 = 31
Damage, Shriek, Sneak, Studied target: 1d8 + 7 + 1 + 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 1 + (1) + 1 = 12
Confirm?: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 10 + 1 = 26
Additional Damage: 1d8 + 7 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 7 + 1 + 1 = 13

ROUND 1, FIGHT!
Yasmin: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24 Enters the fight! Enters the fray with gusto!
Orell Destiny: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20 Shoots twice, scores once
Finn Lochlan: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20 attempts to blind the beasts
monsters: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16 attack!
Samuel Soulkeeper: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12 Begins singing!
Solvi: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Yasmin jumps to her feat and let's the pain begin by cutting a batman in half with one blow.

Orell jolts to wake and blasts the first thing he sees hard dropping another creatures. The second shot has too much sleepy dust in his eyes and he misses.

Finn casts a spell to blind the monsters.
will save 1: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19
will save 2: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26

Both the fiends make it.

One creature advances on Yasmin drawing a strange glass like dagger. It swings with all the might in it's frail body.
attack, confirm, damage on hit(half lethal, half non-lethal: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 121d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 161d4 + 1 + 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 + (1) + 1 = 6

The other creature concentrates on Finn. will save DC12 Finn or confused!

Samuel jumps to his feet and begins to play the songs of his people!

Round 2, FIGHT Solvi post your action when you can for round 1 and 2. Everybody else post round 2. I figured that your black cloud friend was not in this fight.

I was at the bottom of the initiative order. I was just waiting for my turn to come up :-). Haven't missed anything yet :-)

Bissi races up to flank the one fiend and bites it
bite: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 12 + 2 = 30 for damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 and tries to trip: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 10 + 2 = 25

Solvi also runs up and attacks the beast with his cold iron sword
longsword: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24 (+4 if it was tripped) for damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Without armor slowing down his movements, Shriek moves fast towards the isolated creature grasping his longsword with both hands, his jacket waving as he shouts "Let my companion be! Beast! Grrroaar!"

As he finishes his shout the half-orc delivers a powerful swing at the creature.
mwk cold iron longsword-PA+IR (2-handed): 1d20 + 8 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 8 - 1 + 1 = 24
Cold iron/Slashing damage+PA+IR: 1d8 + 6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 3 + 1 = 17

AC 11; HP 43/43
Active buffs:
Inspired rage (anyone that accepts gets): +2 Str/Con, -1 AC, +2 Will saves, and Animal Fury rage power (an extra bite attack)

ROUND 1, FIGHT!
Yasmin: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24 Enters the fight! Enters the fray with gusto!
Orell Destiny: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20 Shoots twice, scores once
Finn Lochlan: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20 attempts to blind the beasts
monsters: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16 attack!
Samuel Soulkeeper: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12 Begins singing!
Solvi: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5 Solvi and Bissi act as an amazing team!

Bissi knocks the creature down and Solvi ceases the advantage. The creature is down, but not out!

ROUND 2, FIGHT!
Yasmin: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24
Orell Destiny: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20
Finn Lochlan: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20
monsters: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16
Samuel Soulkeeper: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12 Head chop!
Solvi: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Samuel runs up and swings down hard. The creature's is separated from its body. black ichor sprays the arena.

Who's posting next?

Will save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24

"Get out of here!", Finn yells at the other people at the auction.
Intimidate: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 1 = 18

Then he hexes the bat creature next to Shriek.
Evil Eye DC 16 (-2 to AC)

"Thank you Bissi, good cat!"

Attack, Flank, Shriek: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 7 + 2 + 1 = 21
Damage, Shriek, Sneak, Study: 1d8 + 5 + 1 + 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 5 + 1 + (6) + 1 = 19

Attack, Flank, Shriek, Studied: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 7 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 23
Damage, Shriek, Sneak, Study: 1d8 + 4 + 1 + 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 4 + 1 + (5) + 1 = 17

Assuming it is dead after the first attack Yasmin moves to the side of Shriek to help him. If it is not I will use the second attack and not relocate.

Orell will shoot if one is in the air yet and not in combat

Otherwise he will delay

please let me know which

Solvi will also try and calm down the crowd

"Everybody, please calm down. We've got it under control. Please get inside in a calm and orderly fashion"

diplomacy: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (10) + 13 = 23 (intimidate is the same, in case you prefer that)

Bissi will move and try and trip the remaining one
bite: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (2) + 12 = 14 for damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5 and tries to trip: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 10 + 2 = 14

Under the combined attack of the group the remaining creatures go down. People begin to scream and run, and the sun is blotted out for a second.

Slamming to the ground, a creature kicks up dust, when it clears, a massive ruddy brown drake stands in the arena. It screams a deep baritone. BRRRRAAARRRWWWW

drake init: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25

Orell take your held action when you can

ROUND 1, FIGHT!
drake: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25 Attack Solvi!
Yasmin: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24
Orell Destiny: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20
Finn Lochlan: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20
monsters: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16
Samuel Soulkeeper: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12
Solvi: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

The drake turns to Solvi and begins its attack.
It starts with a bit make of teeth and flame! last 1d6 is fire if it matters
dragon bite, confirm if needed, and damage: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (16) + 11 = 271d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 202d6 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (4, 3) + 5 + (3) = 15

then it slaps with its tail!
dragon bite, confirm if needed, and damage: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 221d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 91d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Pfew, I just stood there!

"I am coming!

Yasmin sprints down the short stairs and stops just inside the reach of the creature. She then looks for the best spot to hit it.

Study

Orell aims at the damned huge thing as it flies in yelling at the top of his lungs every curse word he knows

bolts fire one: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20

bolts fire two: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16

damage one: 4d6 + 2 ⇒ (4, 4, 6, 6) + 2 = 22

damage two: 4d6 + 2 ⇒ (6, 3, 3, 1) + 2 = 15

Solvi is hit by the bite and tail and is almost knocked unconscious.

He calls Bissi in to attack it. Bissi will attempt an acrobatics check to avoid the AoO
Acrobatics: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (7) + 14 = 21 and then try to engage its attention

Bissi smites evil on the drake
bite: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15 for damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2+5 damage if evil
and, if that hits, attempt to trip it trip: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13

[ooc]Man, those are some sucky rolls :-([/dice]

Thinking discretion is the better part of valor Solvi will take the withdraw action and just back off.

"Grrrrrr! For all demons! And I am without my armor!" the half-orc says some arcane words and casts mirror image to try protect himself.
Images: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

He then moves getting into the reach of the drake but avoiding forcing an attack.

AC 11; HP 43/43, 5 images
Active buffs:
Inspired rage (anyone that accepts gets): +2 Str/Con, -1 AC, +2 Will saves, and Animal Fury rage power (an extra bite attack)

ROUND 1, FIGHT!
drake: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25 Attack Solvi!
Yasmin: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24 advance and think
Orell Destiny: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20 shoots but only hits once
Finn Lochlan: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) = 20
Samuel Soulkeeper: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12 summons multiple images of himself
Solvi: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5 cats and away!

Orell levels his massive crossbow and fires his volley. One bounces off the creatures hide, but one sinks home and causes the creature to howl in pain.

Everyone now sees 6 Samuels spring to life as he advances.

Solvi sees the better part of valor and uses his cat to provide cover so he can survive another day.

Finn post when you can. Let's roll into round 2

ROUND 2, FIGHT!
drake: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25 FIREBALL
Yasmin: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24
Orell Destiny: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20
Finn Lochlan: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) = 20
Samuel Soulkeeper: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12
Solvi: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

The drake turns from side to side seeing the advancing opponents, and these shoots a ball of fire from its mouth. Mathe ball goes 20 feet and explodes!

Yasmin, Samuel, and Bissi DC18 Ref for half, fireball: 5d6 ⇒ (3, 4, 4, 2, 6) = 19

Reflex: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28

"I think not!" Yasmin screams in anger while she avoids most of the flames.

She steps in and attacks twice with her sword
Attack, Shriek, Study: 1d20 + 7 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 7 + 1 + 1 = 26
Damage, Shriek, Study: 1d8 + 5 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 1 + 1 = 8

Attack, Shriek, Study: 1d20 + 7 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 7 + 1 + 1 = 27
Damage, Shriek, Study: 1d8 + 5 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 1 + 1 = 12

She then tries to bite the drake!
Bite, Shriek, Study: 1d20 + 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 + 1 + 1 = 13
Damage, Shriek, Study: 1d8 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 2 + 1 + 1 = 11

Bissi save: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18

Bissi gracefully leaps out of the way of the flames, taking no damage.

Bissi 5 ft steps and then goes after the drake

bite: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (14) + 12 = 26 for damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2 trip: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12
claw: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (20) + 12 = 32 for damage: 1d2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
claw crit confirm: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (15) + 12 = 27 for damage: 1d2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
claw: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (14) + 12 = 26 for damage: 1d2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

+5 to all those (+10 for the crit) if the drake is evil

Solvi throws a snowball at the drake
touch attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22 for damage: 4d6 ⇒ (6, 6, 2, 2) = 16

Drake must make a Fort save (DC 16) or it is staggered for 1 round

Ref DC 18: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17
Shriek attempts to jump out of the trajectory of the flames but they got in his way. His jacket and moccasins get into fire.

"No way beast! You ruined my garments! Groarrr!" shouts the half-orc, and thrown by a terrible rage he steps engaging the drake with both hands and his jaws.
mwk cold iron longsword-PA+IR (2-handed): 1d20 + 8 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 8 - 1 + 1 = 25
Cold iron/Slashing damage+PA+IR: 1d8 + 6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 6 + 3 + 1 = 13

Bite-PA+IR: 1d20 + 2 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (7) + 2 + 1 - 1 = 9
B/S/P damage+PA+IR: 1d4 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 2 = 6

AC 11; HP 24/43, 5 images
Active buffs:
Inspired rage (anyone that accepts gets): +2 Str/Con, -1 AC, +2 Will saves, and Animal Fury rage power (an extra bite attack)

Orell's hands do their magic as his old mentor had taught him, the bolts rotating up and the claw yanking the two bolts back with phenomenal cosmic power...

He fires and then the bolts load and he fires again aiming high on the large drake and spending a grit

ranged touch: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

regular shot: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

damage one: 4d6 + 2 ⇒ (1, 4, 4, 5) + 2 = 16

damage two: 4d6 + 2 ⇒ (3, 3, 5, 2) + 2 = 15

The whole group decimates the young dragonling quickly and it flops to the ground and makes a deep whimpering noise and the life leaves the body.

When the screaming stops, the Baroness begins to step forward to congratulate the heroes for saving the day Praise to the conquering heroe.....

From out of the sky, an enormous black dragon with hunks of its skin rotten off and large black pits where it's eyes should be. In a deep, yet hollow wheezy voice the creature beings to speak I am Aeteperax, Lord of Dragonfen, and you have exhausted my patience. The wizard Hunclay promised me many things before his death, including five rare and ancient tomes. I made efforts to obtain these lawfully, but my representative, Clausyre, failed me. My forbearance is at an end. Now I require not only the books, including the tome entitled Secrets of the Dreaming Dark, but also an indemnity of 776,000 gold pieces-2,000 for each and every resident of this dunghill you call home.

I give you two weeks to deliver these to the place you know as the Monastery of Saint Kyerixus across the Dragonfen. None are permitted to leave Belhaim-my minions blanket the countryside, and all who dare leave this town shall suffer for it. Only those chosen to deliver my ransom may travel, and then only into Dragonfen. Should you defy me or fail to satisfy my demands, I shall lay waste to little Belhaim and kill every living inhabitant, down to the last mewling infant!

The dragon then wave its hands and disappears in a puff of black smoke..

The crowd erupts into a frenzy of screams and shouts and people begin to run everywhere..

What do you do?

"Whoah! What!? Where did it go?"

Yasmin looks at Finn and Shriek. "Where did it come from so suddenly and where did it go to? Is that some magics?"

Shriek looks around into the sky "Powerful magics they seem"

He looks at the people around "Well, I guess we will need to deliver those books. Any volunteer? Grrroar!"

"I don't think the books will be the major problem. The gold has got to be more than this town has"

As you begin to wonder what is happening, the Baroness yells QUITE! FOCUS! She then beings pointing frantically at several people. YOU! YOU! YOU! YOU! and then she points at all of you YOU! Follow me to the mannor. NOW! Having took control of the situation, you and Sheriff Benhovy, local stabler and former adventurer Lezara Dodgion, Abadaran priestess Eupaphenia Targas, and Bassy the historian, return with her to her manor home for a meeting.

The Baroness bursts into her own house startaling the footmen. She leads you to a cozy dining room at Devy Manor. The baroness doesn't waste time, and begins asking Eupaphenia what Belhaim could scrape together by pooling all its resources. The priestess thinks for a few moments before saying sadly 20,000 gp.
The baroness then says Even if every sale for the auction were immediately settled, it would be unlikely to bring the total up to even 1oo,ooo gp. There's just no way Belhaim can pay the dragon's demand of 776,ooo gp. Fine. Options-NOW! We have limited time and limited resources, how do we save the people of this town?

Sheriff Benhovy mutters send out a few of those Shelyn layabouts to distract the dragon for the good of the town, maybe he'll lower the ransom This is met with icy silence...

Next the Shaeriff more loudly says, Ravens! Send ravens and sendings to larger towns for help. If we do it now, help might get here just in time!

Lezara then suggests to town evacuated.

Eupaphenia suggests sending a delegate to speak to the dragon about paying in installments. All three begin to squabble under the watchful eye of the Baroness.

Bassy finally asks, Why don't we just kill it?

The room goes absolutely silent again. All eyes turn to your group, and the Baroness speaks up again, "I can't offer a monetary reward sufficient to lure you into undertaking so deadly a mission. However, I must ask: Will you slay this dragon for Belhaim? If you succeed, I shall raise each of you to the rank of Knight of Taldor. Little Belhaim and its inhabitants are lost if you don't prevail. What say you?

Shriek looks at his scratched arms and ruined garments, he then says "I came here looking for protection and adventure. And I have found friends and become well received. If it is my fate to find death trying to save Belhaim from that beast, let's be it" he extends his hand to the center of the group "I am in! Grrrroar!"

"If we can come up with some kind of plan that has a reasonable chance of success, where success includes my living through it, I'm in. But I'm not going to commit suicide. That dragon looked VERY large to me, larger and older than we can possibly handle unaided"

"Yep, I am all for difficult assignment with sufficient rewards. But we need to have a chance to get back here to flirt with those Shelyn types!"

I am a gambler, and what sort of friend would I be if I didnt gamble on my friends? I will do it!

The little bard then speaks up "I 've been around for a long, long time, and one thing I've learned is that inexperienced illusionists tend to rely on overwhelming one's eyes and ears, but often forget the details. I was there. I saw the dragon. I heard it speak and roar. But I didn't hear it breathe. I didn't hear its talons scraping stone. I didn't feel the air stir when its wings unfurled. Certainly whoever or whatever we face has great power-if that truly was just an illusion, it was still a powerful magical effect. For all we know, it could even be a dragon-that certainly fits with what you learned from the kobolds. The name Aeteperax is an old one, and the original Aeteperax's bones should still be out there in Dragonfen, coiled a round the Crypt of Tula Belhaim. At the very least, if you can confirm those bones a re still there, then it seems obvious that what you all saw tonight wasn't really Aeteperax risen from the dead.

The Baroness then speaks up, Well then, we have a goal, an idea, and a way to achieve it. Here is what I propose-you strike at the beast now! Go for it's heart. I suggest you make your way to the Monastery of Saint Kyerixus. To help in your quest, I will give you the use of any lot sold in the auction. Gods know the bidders will not use them!

The bard presents a key to the group and says, This is my gift. I suggest a different plan. Lady Tula herself gave my grandmother this key over a thousand years ago. Lady Tula also made a strange request: "Keep this key safe until the need for dragonslayers rises again." I suggest you go to crypt of Tula Belhaim and gain the treasures within. But, it's been centuries since anyone has entered the tomb, and there are doubtless guardians and traps within to keep all but righteous and true dragonslayers away. However, securing the magical treasures within would certainly aid you in the coming fight!

These two look at you all as you choose what happens next...

Discussion happens, and after this occurs

Lezara Dodgion looks at you all with weary eyes. My days of being a crusader are done. I wish I could ride out with you, but I will be useless. I may not get the death I longed for and will settle for comfort and a bed, but that doesn't mean my sword has to! She raises her sword to you all. Someone take this! It's a flame tongue. May it serve you well! Roll of with melee characters who want a flame tongue weapon. Winner gets to choose the weapon's type.

Eupaphenia Targas looks at you all. Abadar always helps where he is needed. We will provide you any spell casting services you need at a steap discount. Lexara then gently elbows the priest in the bad. I...I...meant to say free! Sorry for the confusion.

All eyes then turn to the sheriff. He looks down for a second, mutters something you're sure you really don't want to hear. Then he takes off a ring. This has been in my family for a long time. It's kept my granda, my da, and me alive more times then I care to count. Use it well, but bring it back when the dragon's dead. He puts a ring of protection +2 on the table.

When you are about to leave, you hear a thump at the door. The footman is brushed aside as most of the town enters the room. The Baroness looks angry for a split second before she regains here composure and realizes whats going on. Ahead of you you see most of the town gathered in the hall. The bring with them meager things they can carry or take from their town. These things are set on the table, and scared looking towns folks, men women and children, look at your with wide eyes filled with hope and fear. They are silent in their gift giving procession. When they are done they leave you this:
+1 light crossbow, +2 longsword, scroll of restoration x 3, wand of cure moderate wounds (39 charges), deep red sphere ioun stone, goggles of minute seeing, wand of lesser restoration (43 charges), +1 studded leather armor, +1 frost short sword, golembane scarab, ring of minor acid resistance, +1 bashing heavy steel shield

You are left in the hall with high hopes placed on your shoulders and a pile of gear.

Where do you want to go next?

Yasmin nods at the gnome's plan. Then her eyes widen when Lezara raises her sword. When the townsfolk enter she speaks

"Thank you for your gifts. We will make sure we will put them to good use and return them once they are not needed anymore."

After the townsfolk have left she picks up the short sword and twirls it in her hands "My vote is for the tomb, it never hurts to obey the founder of a town."

"Agreed. If we're going to be Dragon Slayers then we need to get the equipment meant for Dragon Slayers"

Shriek greets with emotion at all the support received by the villagers "Pick the Lezara's sword yourself Yasmin"

He then takes the +2 longsword, the +1 bashing shield and the golembane scarab.

"Let's head towards that tomb and unveil the secrets there! Groarrr!" shouts Shriek taking the key from the bard's hand.

lets take the sure thing of the gear in the tomb to be sure and thank all of you for your kind support, we will return your things and he nods to the sheriff as he picks up the +2 ring of protection and the ring of minor acid resistance putting them both on.

You gear up, rest up, and drink up as the town hosts a small somber party for you. In the morning, they gather as you head out. You're their last hope and you can see that in their eyes as the villagers gather around the main road to see you off.

You track through idyllic country side as you make your way to the crypt. It's beautiful country of rolling hills and far flung fields. When you get to the bog, you know your close. Eventually the beauty fades as you delve deep into swamp.

Even hundreds of years after the dragon's fall, its bones are an awe-inspiring sight. The skeleton has partially sunk into the bog, but enough remains that it still appears to be draped over a low, earthen mound. On the side of the mound is a stone door with a single, rough keyhole.

Who does what? Who has the key? What's the marching order? Also, I updated the map
New Map

Isabella takes point, detecting traps while she goes. She has her new blade ready and the key in her pocket.

perception take 20 for 30 vs traps

Has anybody got a use for the short sword? I would like to also take that and make the flame tongue a rapier for greater crit chance.

"Take the swords, that's your thing. Same for the goggles" comments Shriek to Yasmin.

Shriek advances through the bones place, catching the details around with Yasmin.
Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13

Expecting problems, Shriek casts heroism on himself.

Orell will walk in third with his hefty seige engine at the ready and as it gets dark will ask that someone casts light.

"By the gods...that was a massive beast..."

knowledge (arcana): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 28
How old was this dragon when it met its end?

Looking over the beast, this things must have been ancient. Their are stories of this battle that go far beyond this valley. Someone truly powerful must have fell this beast.

As you get closer, Yasmin sees the beast before the rest of the group. As she yells out, the flowing creature of mouths, eyes, and teeth bubbles out from between the bones!

FIGHT!
Orell Destiny: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19
Yasmin: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14
Solvi: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
monster: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
Finn Lochlan: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9
Samuel Soulkeeper: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

suck death you ugly thing!

fire photon torpedoes: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

make it so: 4d6 + 2 ⇒ (5, 3, 1, 3) + 2 = 14

red one standing by: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

concentrate fire on that star destroyer: 4d6 + 2 ⇒ (3, 1, 3, 5) + 2 = 14

Yasmin does not hesitate. She assaults the beast while drawing her second sword in her free hand!

Attack vs flatfooted: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24
Piercing Damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
Fire damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4
Precision damage, including studied target: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

total 19

FIGHT!
Orell Destiny: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19 Shoot!
Yasmin: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14 Slice!
Solvi: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
monster: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10 LOTS OF THINGS!
Finn Lochlan: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9
Samuel Soulkeeper: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Orell shots at the beast as hard as he can, but the creature moves faster than it has a right to!

Yasmin finds better luck striking hard and cutting deep. Eyes and teeth fly.

Solvi take your turn when you can.

The monster then enters a furry. First it becomes blurry, as per blur. It then begins to sing a horrible song from all its mouths at once.any spell or spell like ability cast after this has to make a concentration check DC 20+spell level or it fails within 100 feet!

It then begins to bite at Yasmin 6 bites!
bite, confirm on 19-20, damage, and grab attempt vs cmd: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (18) + 13 = 311d20 + 13 ⇒ (3) + 13 = 161d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 51d20 + 18 ⇒ (19) + 18 = 37

bite, confirm on 19-20, damage, and grab attempt vs cmd: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (8) + 13 = 211d20 + 13 ⇒ (4) + 13 = 171d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 111d20 + 18 ⇒ (8) + 18 = 26

bite, confirm on 19-20, damage, and grab attempt vs cmd: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (7) + 13 = 201d20 + 13 ⇒ (20) + 13 = 331d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 51d20 + 18 ⇒ (15) + 18 = 33

bite, confirm on 19-20, damage, and grab attempt vs cmd: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (13) + 13 = 261d20 + 13 ⇒ (2) + 13 = 151d8 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 121d20 + 18 ⇒ (3) + 18 = 21

bite, confirm on 19-20, damage, and grab attempt vs cmd: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (20) + 13 = 331d20 + 13 ⇒ (18) + 13 = 311d8 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 61d20 + 18 ⇒ (15) + 18 = 33

bite, confirm on 19-20, damage, and grab attempt vs cmd: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (10) + 13 = 231d20 + 13 ⇒ (6) + 13 = 191d8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 71d20 + 18 ⇒ (7) + 18 = 25

FIGHT!