GM Tektite's Second Demand! (Inactive)

Game Master Hawkwen Agricola

Ares is updated to 7th (less any purchases from loot)

I should have Hammerfist updated by the end of the weekend.

Yep, Rey also.

Ready to go.

Speaking of loot, what's everyone's share? Would love to get my armor magicked up in Belhaim and maybe commission a cloak of Making Rey's Will Save Suck Less.

Basically updated, still need to memorize spells.

Updated. Always fun to update two characters at once. Still, Lao is now large sized!

Once everyone is leveled, go ahead and try another Spellcraft check

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21

spellcraft: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15

Did we fare any better this time around?.

With the aid of Ares and Lia, Hammerfist is able to figure out that the two smaller squares of arcane symbols on the ground radiate strong transmutation magic and he thinks that they heighten magical effects focused on targets within the larger square.

Furthermore, he deduces that the three squares are linked. The smaller squares serve to amplify magical effects that target points within the larger square, and destroying any of the squares doesn’t affect the Dark Window. In fact, doing so can make destroying it even harder.

He also realize that force effects in particular seem to be enhanced by the squares.

Lastly, he believes a dispelling spell would close the window for a short period of time.

"Well we could try to dispel it but seems there needs to be a permanent solution."
Ares thinks for another minute.

"Of course, I do not have a dispel magic available today. But that is another matter entirely. Any other ideas?"

Hammerfist grumbles. "I'old 'ry an' 'ispel it. But wha'ood w'uld it do?"

Ares continues to study the squares and windows, not quite sure what Hammer said or will do next.

"Do we expect more will come out of the window or do we dare try to enter into it? If we cannot close it permanently, is it beyond us to stop it another way?"

You remember that the druid told you the dragon uses to summon minions, like the grioths, to serve him. It is likely, if you don't sever the connection, he will have creatures as a first line of defense.

The key seems to be with these squares...a puzzle maybe?

Lia's shoulders sag. "I hope not. I'm rubbish at them. Most the time I just end up breaking something."

I am totally lost as to a reasonable course of action.

"Perhaps the druid will still be around and we can consult him on a next course of action regarding the Dark Window and its connection to the dragon. This seems too important to tackle lightly.

Not sure if the druid is still near enough to run to him and ask a few questions?

Either dispel or force effects. Hint: You found a bead of force

We found three, in fact. Huzzah!

Sweet! Chuck one in?

Do it! *takes cover behind the dwarf

Ares smiles and casts protection from evil upon himself.

"By divine intervention, muse or whim. I like what I think you are thinking, Lia. Rey hand me one of those beads.

Ares will wait for others to clear and then activate the bead by throwing it at the dark window.

Using the knowledge you've gained about the smaller squares amplifying force effects, Rey steps on to one of them and tosses the beads at the window.

5d6 ⇒ (4, 6, 5, 2, 2) = 19
1d100 ⇒ 44

The first bead hits the mirror, exploding, and creating a network of cracks across its surface!

5d6 ⇒ (5, 6, 2, 3, 2) = 18
1d100 ⇒ 13

Tossing a second bead, it explodes against the surface of the mirror. The web of cracks begin miltiplying, racing across the surface, then suddenly the Dark Mirror explodes in a brilliant, but harmless flash of light!

Monastery complete! Off to fight a dragon. Any preparations?

If we have it, I could really use a day or 2 to add 3rd level spells to my book so that I can actually cast them. Stupid Eldritch Knight levels not giving me the 2 free spells/level.

If we are expecting combat immediately upon entering, then Ares would cast a couple minutes buffs to add to the prot v evil he has already. If we are taking a couple days, which may be prudent...unless we actually had time to train for Hammer already?

"Well that was impressive. Was anyone injured?

That means we still have one bead of force. Yay!

Good question about time. How much longer does Azmur's family have? That would very much be Reynaldo's concern.

You guys have at least a week

Then by all means, Rey supports Hammer learning some 3rd level spells.*

And if Hammer can craft an arrow of dragon slaying while he is at it, all the better. :)

Alright, I'm pretty busy with KublaCon prep at the moment, but if somebody else manages to figure out the loot I'll schedule a few days of spell learning and crafting before we go confront the dragon/

I will go through the posts back to 6th level and see what I can tally for treasure. It did not seem as much as the other times. Also, we still have that snake/naga lady we never figured out.
Edit: I went back to Feb 7th and did not see any specific treasure listed that we found. Am I missing something or have we overlooked much?

How is everyone doing? Think we can push through the end?.

Was away at KublaCon this weekend. I can do my crafting tomorrow and push through to the end. I would also be okay with calling it good rather than continuning to slowly flounder though.

I'm okay with calling it if that's the majority, though my vote would be to see it through.

I would like to see it through if we can keep it moving. Otherwise, can we fast forward to the final BBED and run that?

We are almost done. I was busy this weekend with company, hosting a cookout, and attending a memorial for a friend who passed away suddenly. The last couple weeks, I have been super busy preparing for the holiday weekend, including renovating a bathroom. All that is past, school is out, and I'm staying home with my kids this summer, so time, for me, should no longer be a major issue. Ready to kick dragon butt!?

Ready to go!

You know my views on that stuff, Tek. Real Life Comes First [tm]. Always.

Let's go slay ourselves a dragon and never pay for sex drinks in Belhaim again!

Lets do it!

Displacement and Communal Resist Acid Learned. Also a rod of lesser still purchased. Assuming Hammer can wrangle an extra 247.48gp out of the party.

Ares will chip in 100gp

As will Rey.

Thanks guys.

Lia will definitely chip in whatever else is needed.

47gold, 4 silver and 8 copper finishes my expenses off. Lets go kill a dragon.

Taking time to equip yourselves, the party makes ready to confront the dragon. Entering the pool room where the tunnel leads north, Hammer realizes that spending an hour in the pool will grants the benefits of hero's feast and restoration (CL 11). Creeping down the tunnel, you note it begins to open up, signaling your nearness to the dragon's abode. Any preparations go here.

Hammerfist grumbles "It we'an 'pare da 'ime, a bat' migh' 'elp 'trect us 'gaints da'ragon."

I was going to search back - do we recall the color of the dragon or type of breath. I was thinking acid from the vision or experience on the attack on town.

Planned Buffs: cast resist acid on Ares, holy blessing on bow, bless on the party (unless does not stack with heroes feast) and magic weapon on glaive.

"Aye, lets get this dragon slain so we can go back and spend its loot...I mean save the townsfolk and be heroes.'