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Round 3
Wren finally notes that there might be something unseen in the cavern. He reaches down to his neck, to the mummified giant hand he wears around his neck. He yanks on the extended middle finger, casting See Invisibility.
If he spots a foe, such as a huge a!##&#@ dragon, he will cast quickened Glitterdust at the target.
He then moves back to someplace safer than out in the open.
N Huge outsider (air, elemental, extraplanar)
Init +13; Senses darkvision 60 ft.; Perception +13
DEFENSE
AC 22, touch 18, flat-footed 12 (+9 Dex, +1 dodge, +4 natural, –2 size)
hp 45/115
hp 115/115
hp 61/115
Fort +11, Ref +16, Will +5
Defensive Abilities air mastery; DR 5/—; Immune elemental traits
OFFENSE
Speed fly 100 ft. (perfect)
Melee 2 slams +17+2=+19 (2d6+6+2)
Space 15 ft.; Reach 15 ft.
Special Attacks whirlwind (DC 21, 10-50 ft.)
STATISTICS
Str 22, Dex 29, Con 18, Int 6, Wis 11, Cha 11
Base Atk +10; CMB +18; CMD 38
Feats Combat Reflexes, Dodge, Flyby Attack, Improved InitiativeB, Iron Will, Mobility, Weapon FinesseB
Skills Acrobatics +18, Escape Artist +18, Fly +23, Knowledge (planes) +7, Perception +13, Stealth +9
Languages Auran
SPECIAL ABILITIES
[ dice]1d20+13+2+1[/dice] to hit; (Haste, Heroism)
[ dice]1d8+3[/dice] magic damage.
[ ooc]Haste (round 3/13): +1 to hit, AC, reflex, attx, yadayadayada. [/ooc]
HP: 79/79
AC: 18 (+4 w/mage armor) +1 haste
Readied action acid:
[ dice]1d20+11+1[/dice] touch to hit;
[ dice]1d6+6[/dice] acid damage.
Effects: mage armor, overland flight, heroism
Right: bow
Left:
Glove: Staff of Frost
Iron Ring: 0/1 used
Rod Lsr Extend: 0/3 used
Rod Lsr Quicken: 2/3 used
Firestorm: 0/3 used
Staff of Frost: 4/10 used
Acid 2/10 used: Acid Dart (1d6+6 acid, 10/day) (Sp) As a standard action, ranged touch deals acid dam vs. foe in 30 ft.
Blip: 44 of 78 5' steps used
12th Level: The bow counts as a +2 Adaptive Flaming Composite Longbow. Scorching Ray now only costs 1 charge and replaces the arcane bolt. The fireball spell is now under the effects of the quickened metamagic feat though only for the use of a full attack with the bow itself with the fireball itself counting as one of the attacks.
[ dice]1d20+13[/dice] to hit;[/dice]
[ dice]1d8+3[/dice] magic damage.[/dice]
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Peering past the flames Wren does indeed see a dragon, though not a red one like he was expecting. Between this dragon’s jet-black scales run glowing rivulets of lava, and veins aglow with heat shine in the membranes of its wings.
Hovering in the chamber Wren covers the beast in glitter, making it easier for his companions to see, but not necessarily hit as four similar dragon's seem to be mirroring it's every movement.
Not only does the dragon seem to have images mirroring it's movement but they all seem to be shifting slightly in all manner of directions at different intervals.
Farin (97/97; Prot-Fire 38; shaken)
Jorgan (125/159; shaken)(Spirit 121/144; shaken)
Kraygan (138/159; Fury hex through rnd 6; shaken) (Haggis 94/144; shaken)
Rogzul (46/114; shaken)
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Pyropiscis (Green -11)
Dragon (Fly 20 feet; MI 4; Displacement; Glitterdust Breath round 6)
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Wren (Prot-Fire 60)
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Farin allows the reduce person to take effect, since getting smaller generally works in his favor.
Not sure why it would make me smaller, but I hope it wasn't to make me bite-sized!
Using size, shadow and invisibility, Farin tries to use stealth to hide from the now visible beast.
+2 Str dmg and DI
Hampered: All of the target's speeds are reduced by half (to a minimum of 5 feet). In addition, the target cannot take a 5-foot step.
”Ok, I’ve ‘ad way too much ta drink this mornin.. I swear I be seein four o’ ‘em!”
Slapping his helm and shaking his head, he tries to set the world straight. When that fails he swaps his bow for his lance, tightens the straps on Haggis, slaps his armor, and figures it’s better to just close his eyes when the dragon gets close.
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Wren recognizes the dragon as a magma dragon. Temperamental and prone to violent outbursts, magma dragons are regarded by most other dragons as dangerously insane—an assumption that, more often than not, proves correct. One can rarely predict a magma dragon’s state of mind until it either attacks or attempts to engage in conversation. For their part, magma dragons can justify all of their actions—they just rarely feel the need to do so.
Wren knows that the magma dragon has a high resistance to spells though no resistance to damage from any sort of weapons. The magma dragon can spew lava in a 50 foot cone and crush an opponent underneath it's immense weight. While immune to fire, paralysis and sleep the magma dragon is vulnerable to the cold. Their favorite type of cheese is fondue. they like it melted and bubbly.
Farin attempts to hide, though it doesn't help. Shaken he hurls his dagger at the massive dragon. The dagger bounces harmlessly off of the thicker scales before returning to Farin's hands. Though the dagger is enough to destroy onee of the images surrounding the dragon.
Kraygan quickly switches weapons as Tesharat realizes she is now visible and growls. the vibrations shakes the entire cavern as the walls crack.
Farin (97/97; Prot-Fire 38; shaken; reduce person)
Jorgan (125/159; shaken)(Spirit 121/144; shaken)
Kraygan (138/159; Fury hex through rnd 6; shaken) (Haggis 94/144; shaken)
Rogzul (46/114; shaken)
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Pyropiscis (Green -11)
Magma Dragon (Fly 20 feet; MI 3; Displacement; Glitterdust Breath round 6) DC 25 Knowledge Arcana
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Wren (Prot-Fire 60)
Jorgan decides that some back-up is called for so while he and Spirit try to regain their nerves, he starts a summoning spell.
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Jorgan begins to summon as Rogzul's scorched hands continue to heal his crinkled green flesh.
Content enough to possibly survive Rogzul flies around Kraygan to line up a charge with his spear.
The lava fish flounder onto the dry land as Tesherat turns to look at the rest of the group behind her. "This little one is of no concern." She eyes Kraygan and her lips curl back into a smile of malice. "Perhaps you would wish to help me." She slowly flies a bit closer as Kraygan's mind begins to feel fuzzy from the Magma Dragon's thoughts as she utters a spell.
Farin (97/97; Prot-Fire 38; shaken; reduce person)
Jorgan (125/159; shaken)(Spirit 121/144; shaken)
Kraygan (138/159; Fury hex through rnd 6; shaken) (Haggis 94/144; shaken)
Rogzul (71/114; shaken)
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Pyropiscis (Green -11)
Magma Dragon (Fly 20 feet; MI 3; Displacement; Glitterdust Breath round 6) DC 25 Knowledge Arcana
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Wren (Prot-Fire 60)
Jorgan's spell completes and a large flying reptile appears next to the dragon, biting at the dragon's images.
Jorgan then weaves another spell, sending his magic coursing through the walls and into the ceiling above, causing a chunk of rock to turn into liquid mud and slop down on the pyropisci.
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”Oi!! I really need to cut back on the beerhorn. Messin wit me wits it ‘tis.” Kraygan shakes his head, clearing it for a moment and suddenly realizing his peril is not entirely coming from the bottom of a horn of beer. ”Oi!! It’s tryin t’ mess with me mind! By Gorum’s bloody fist, I’ll gut ye fer that!!”
With a roar Kraygan urges Haggis into a full charge. As he passes beneath the dragon he closes his eyes and thrusts up with his lance.
Righteous Might 1/5 (growth extends lance reach to 20’, which should put Kraygan within striking range)
Barbarian Rage 2/9
Hex Rage 3/3
Blind Fight 1/10
Undersized Mount 1/10
Cavalier Challenge
Current AC:
Current HP: 141 - Rage/Might 169
Max HP: 162 - Rage/Might 190
Note: It looks like your Status info is off by 3 for Kraygan’s HP totals.
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[Will vs Dominate - Shaken]1d20+10-2
Round 4
Wren floats closer, just peeking out above the wall of fire and offers the magma dragon, green fish, and Jorgan's summons (sorry!) a bit of climate change denierism.
cold damage vs. DC 23 for half
vs. SR
[ dice]1d20+13+2+1[/dice] to hit; (Haste, Heroism)
[ dice]1d8+3[/dice] magic damage.
[ ooc]Haste (round 3/13): +1 to hit, AC, reflex, attx, yadayadayada. [/ooc]
HP: 79/79
AC: 18 (+4 w/mage armor) +1 haste
Readied action acid:
[ dice]1d20+11+1[/dice] touch to hit;
[ dice]1d6+6[/dice] acid damage.
Effects: mage armor, overland flight, heroism
Right: bow
Left:
Glove: Staff of Frost
Iron Ring: 0/1 used
Rod Lsr Extend: 0/3 used
Rod Lsr Quicken: 2/3 used
Firestorm: 0/3 used
Staff of Frost: 4/10 used
Acid 2/10 used: Acid Dart (1d6+6 acid, 10/day) (Sp) As a standard action, ranged touch deals acid dam vs. foe in 30 ft.
Blip: 44 of 78 5' steps used
12th Level: The bow counts as a +2 Adaptive Flaming Composite Longbow. Scorching Ray now only costs 1 charge and replaces the arcane bolt. The fireball spell is now under the effects of the quickened metamagic feat though only for the use of a full attack with the bow itself with the fireball itself counting as one of the attacks.
[ dice]1d20+13[/dice] to hit;[/dice]
[ dice]1d8+3[/dice] magic damage.[/dice]
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Wren sends a globe of freezing air into the middle of the chamber where it explodes in spectacular fashion. The chill quickly evaporates into a smog of steam that doesn't seem to affect the dragon in the slightest, though Jorgan's summons and the Pyropiscis screech in pain.
Farin continues to toss his daggers at the dragon, but can't seem to get close enough to even penetrate any of the images.
The flying reptile appears through a tear in space and time right next to the dragon as it snaps at the open air.
Raising his hands into the air Jorgan feels the stone in the cavern and works his dwarven magic to turn it into a thinner paste that slops down onto the Pyropiscis
The thick mud doesn't seem to slow them further as they are used to swimming through the thick magma.
Kraygan gets bold and closes his eyes as he charges the Magma Dragon. His drunken mind shaken off the spell with ease. Kraygan charges and manages to drag his lance all along the underside of the dragon's body.
Screaming in pain Tesherat glares down at the dwarf. "Now I am going to have to kill you for that."
Rogzul closes in with his spear and heals one last more bit of his wounds from the dragon's deadly breath.
The pair of Pyropiscis crawl further inland and one's mouth, still full of lava, spits the molten liquid at Haggis.
The molten liquid falls short and Tesherat swoops in at Kraygan.
Tesherat takes a sizeable chunk out of the dwarf as she passes by. Flames and lava begin to pool in her mouth once again.
Farin (97/97; Prot-Fire 38; shaken; reduce person)
Jorgan (125/159; shaken)(Spirit 121/144; shaken)
Kraygan (92/159; Fury hex through rnd 6; shaken) (Haggis 94/144; shaken)
Rogzul (90/114; shaken)
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Pyropiscis (Green -38)(Red -27)
Tesherat(- 149; Fly 20 feet; MI 3; Displacement; Glitterdust; Breath round 6)
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Wren (Prot-Fire 60)
Jorgan frowns from the back line as he orders his pteranodon to swoop in on the pyropiscis.
Jorgan and Spirit advance back into the room as the dwarf casts more magic.
"Argh! Ye big scaley coward!!"
Kraygan looks around for a target to vent his rage on, and urges Haggis into a charge that takes him past one of the lava flounders.
Righteous Might 2/5
Barbarian Rage 3/9
Blind Fight 2/10
Undersized Mount 2/10
Cavalier Challenge on Dragon
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Round 5
Wren readies a wall of force if it seems the dragon is ready to breathe again.
[ dice]1d20+13+2+1[/dice] to hit; (Haste, Heroism)
[ dice]1d8+3[/dice] magic damage.
[ ooc]Haste (round 3/13): +1 to hit, AC, reflex, attx, yadayadayada. [/ooc]
HP: 79/79
AC: 18 (+4 w/mage armor) +1 haste
Readied action acid:
[ dice]1d20+11+1[/dice] touch to hit;
[ dice]1d6+6[/dice] acid damage.
Effects: mage armor, overland flight, heroism
Right: bow
Left:
Glove: Staff of Frost
Iron Ring: 0/1 used
Rod Lsr Extend: 0/3 used
Rod Lsr Quicken: 2/3 used
Firestorm: 0/3 used
Staff of Frost: 4/10 used
Acid 2/10 used: Acid Dart (1d6+6 acid, 10/day) (Sp) As a standard action, ranged touch deals acid dam vs. foe in 30 ft.
Blip: 44 of 78 5' steps used
12th Level: The bow counts as a +2 Adaptive Flaming Composite Longbow. Scorching Ray now only costs 1 charge and replaces the arcane bolt. The fireball spell is now under the effects of the quickened metamagic feat though only for the use of a full attack with the bow itself with the fireball itself counting as one of the attacks.
[ dice]1d20+13[/dice] to hit;[/dice]
[ dice]1d8+3[/dice] magic damage.[/dice]
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Kraygan's lance rakes across the dragon's scales, sparks shower into the dim lighting but the scales protect the beast from being injured further.
Wren readies another of his spell, preparing for the Dragon to melt Kraygan further.
Jorgan's pteranodon can't seem to get close enough to the lava fish without getting burned as Kraygan spears one of the pyropiscis on the end of his deadly lance.
Farin (97/97; Prot-Fire 38; shaken; reduce person)
Jorgan (125/159; shaken)(Spirit 121/144; shaken)(pteranodon -36)
Kraygan (97/162; Fury hex through rnd 6; shaken) (Haggis 94/144; shaken)
Rogzul (90/114; shaken)
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Pyropiscis (Red -27)
Tesherat(- 149; Fly 20 feet; MI 3; Displacement; Glitterdust; Breath round 6)
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Wren (Prot-Fire 60)- ready wall of force
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Farin rushes in as Rogzul charges the remaining lava fish, striking with his spear from behind Jorgan's pteranodon.
The thick scales deflect a bit of the blow but overall Rogzul's spear pierces into the molten flesh.
The Pyropiscis surrounded, turns to bit at Farin.
And misses as the pteranodon dives into it's path. Tesherat utters a single arcane word and flames wreathe all around her body, like some sort of fire shield.
Farin (97/97; Prot-Fire 38; shaken; reduce person)
Jorgan (125/159; shaken)(Spirit 121/144; shaken)(pteranodon -36)
Kraygan (97/162; Fury hex through rnd 6; shaken) (Haggis 94/144; shaken)
Rogzul (90/114; shaken)
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Pyropiscis (Red -53)
Tesherat(- 149; Fly 20 feet; MI 3; Displacement; Glitterdust; Breath round 6)
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Wren (Prot-Fire 60)
The pteranodon flaps clumsily aside and bites at the lava fish again.
Spirit advances up nearer the rest of the party and Jorgan casts a spell from his back.
"Wren, Rog: can you get me up there against that thing?" Jorgan thinks about the flying potion in his belt and whether he should give some to Spirit.
Kraygan and Haggis barrel onward toward the second lava fish.
It’s an easy target, surrounded by allies, and yet somehow he completely misses!
Righteous Might 3/5
Barbarian Rage 4/9
Blind Fight 3/10
Undersized Mount 3/10
Cavalier Challenge on Dragon
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Wren continues to ready his magic as he studies the dragon's movements and mannerisms. He feels as if she is getting ready to douse the group in lava once again.
Darin believes that the magical beast can be flanked and moves in to strike. As Farin closes in the Pyropiscis bites at Farin.
Farin dives to the ground, avoiding the lava filled jaws, and thrusts his shortsword up and into the lower jaw of the beast.
Still a bit frozen the pteranodon flaps clumsily in the air as it tries to stay airborne.
Jorgan works on making his spear denser. Kraygan misses as the group gathers together once again. Haggis rears down and jams his horns into the lava fish's plates, splitting them open.
Glancing at the dragon Rogzul thrusts his spear down at the fish, ending it's life.
Tesherat lands in the lava, small splashes rise up as she slowly plods through the thick mass towards the edge. Opening her maw, lava once again spills out over the group. That is until the last moment when a wall of force appears just in time. The lava pops and sizzles as it clings to the invisible wall, creating a horrific curtain of lava. "I see there is yet one more among you that is probably worthy of speaking with." She smiles as she realizes that the cave is seperated.
Kraygan's fury begins to subside as Rogzul's ancestors rage diminishes.
Farin (97/97; Prot-Fire 38; shaken; reduce person)
Jorgan (125/159; shaken)(Spirit 121/144; shaken)(pteranodon -36)
Kraygan (97/162; shaken) (Haggis 94/144; shaken)
Rogzul (90/114; shaken)
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Tesherat(- 149; Fly 20 feet; MI 3; Displacement; Glitterdust; Breath round 9)
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Wren (Prot-Fire 60)(Wall of Force -53)
"Nice job, Wren!" Jorgan calls back as he pulls a potion from his belt and reaches forward to feed it to Spirit. The goat then starts to levitate above the ground, flying straight up above the wall of force to have a clear line to the dragon.
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"Nice job, Wren!"
Wren offers a weak smile and nod to Jorgan as acknowledgement of the praise.
One day soon I'll be dead of old age and then who will be keeping you all alive? Who?
Wren wonders if this will be the fight that leads to his demise or the next. For certain, it will be soon. Very soon he would die.
”Lyin lizard! What’s the matter, ye scared!?” Kraygan’s own knees shake a little, but his rage and liquid courage keep him going. Grabbing another potion, he guzzles it down.
Righteous Might 4/5
Barbarian Rage 5/9
Blind Fight 4/10
Undersized Mount 4/10
Cavalier Challenge on Dragon
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Round 7
Wren floats closer, twist the iron ring on his finger and recalls a spell of cold power...he unleashes more cold behind the wall and upon the dragon.
cold damage vs. DC 23 for half
vs. SR
N Huge outsider (air, elemental, extraplanar)
Init +13; Senses darkvision 60 ft.; Perception +13
DEFENSE
AC 22, touch 18, flat-footed 12 (+9 Dex, +1 dodge, +4 natural, –2 size)
hp 45/115
hp 115/115
hp 61/115
Fort +11, Ref +16, Will +5
Defensive Abilities air mastery; DR 5/—; Immune elemental traits
OFFENSE
Speed fly 100 ft. (perfect)
Melee 2 slams +17+2=+19 (2d6+6+2)
Space 15 ft.; Reach 15 ft.
Special Attacks whirlwind (DC 21, 10-50 ft.)
STATISTICS
Str 22, Dex 29, Con 18, Int 6, Wis 11, Cha 11
Base Atk +10; CMB +18; CMD 38
Feats Combat Reflexes, Dodge, Flyby Attack, Improved InitiativeB, Iron Will, Mobility, Weapon FinesseB
Skills Acrobatics +18, Escape Artist +18, Fly +23, Knowledge (planes) +7, Perception +13, Stealth +9
Languages Auran
SPECIAL ABILITIES
[ dice]1d20+13+2+1[/dice] to hit; (Haste, Heroism)
[ dice]1d8+3[/dice] magic damage.
[ ooc]Haste (round 3/13): +1 to hit, AC, reflex, attx, yadayadayada. [/ooc]
HP: 79/79
AC: 18 (+4 w/mage armor) +1 haste
Readied action acid:
[ dice]1d20+11+1[/dice] touch to hit;
[ dice]1d6+6[/dice] acid damage.
Effects: mage armor, overland flight, heroism
Right: bow
Left:
Glove: Staff of Frost
Iron Ring: 0/1 used
Rod Lsr Extend: 0/3 used
Rod Lsr Quicken: 2/3 used
Firestorm: 0/3 used
Staff of Frost: 4/10 used
Acid 2/10 used: Acid Dart (1d6+6 acid, 10/day) (Sp) As a standard action, ranged touch deals acid dam vs. foe in 30 ft.
Blip: 44 of 78 5' steps used
12th Level: The bow counts as a +2 Adaptive Flaming Composite Longbow. Scorching Ray now only costs 1 charge and replaces the arcane bolt. The fireball spell is now under the effects of the quickened metamagic feat though only for the use of a full attack with the bow itself with the fireball itself counting as one of the attacks.
[ dice]1d20+13[/dice] to hit;[/dice]
[ dice]1d8+3[/dice] magic damage.[/dice]
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Wren releases a cold sphere just beyond the barrier.
The icy chill seems effective but the mental energy it took to guide the spell beyond the invisible wall was almost too much for Wren as the Dragon avoids the worst of the injury.
Jorgan pulls out a vial and feeds it to Spirit, causing the ram to float in the air.
Kraygan decides to tend to his wounds while there is a temporary barrier between him and the magma pool. Rogzul bides his time as the orc paces back and forth. His spear rhythmically tapping against the hard ground in an almost sort of orcish warsong.
Farin (97/97; Prot-Fire 38; shaken; reduce person)
Jorgan (125/159; shaken)(Spirit 121/144; shaken)(pteranodon -36)
Kraygan (126/162; shaken) (Haggis 94/144; shaken)
Rogzul (90/114; shaken)
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Tesherat(- 186; Fly 20 feet; MI 3; Displacement; Glitterdust; Breath round 9)
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Wren (Prot-Fire 60)(Wall of Force -53)
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Tesherat utters arcane words to cast another spell. "Live to fight another day...." She growls as she looks onto Kraygan with hunger and a keen malice.
She cast Teleport
Tesherat's body twists in on itself until the magma dragon vanishes from sight once again, leaving only the bubbling magma pool in the chamber.
A small cove lies in the corner with the Magma Dragon's treasure tucked neatly within.
- 4,000 cp, 11,000 sp, 129 gp, 29 pp,
- an amethyst (worth 95 gp),
- a bloodstone (worth 50 gp),
- a jet (worth 120 gp),
- an onyx (worth 60 gp),
- an opal (worth 500 gp),
- A thick leather cloak is charred and blackened around the edges and smells faintly of soot.
DC 20 Spellcraft:This is a Cloak of Fiery Vanishing
- a potion of gaseous form,
- A fist-sized uncut gem looks like a human heart. One
half is ruby-red with blue flecks; the other is sapphire-blue
with red flecks.
DC 25 Spellcraft:the Ruby Sapphire of Osh- Maru,
Five times per day when the gem is held in one hand, a spellcaster can use this item as an additional focus component when casting a spell that deals electricity or fire damage, converting up to half the spell’s electricity damage to fire damage or vice versa, as if using the Elemental Spell metamagic feat. Unlike the feat, this does not alter the casting time or spell level of the spell. In addition, when held, the gem provides the bearer resistance 20 against electricity and fire. At will as a free action, the bearer can command the Ruby Sapphire of Osh-Maru to glow as brightly as a torch with either blue or red flame, manipulate this light as if it were dancing lights, or snuff this light.
- A pair of slippers that look like they are made from spider silk.
DC 19 Spellcraft:pair of slippers of spider climbing,
- A staff adorned with musical notes.
DC 23 Spellcraft:a staff of accompaniment,
- a wand of good hope (34 charges).
Farin (97/97; Prot-Fire 38; shaken; reduce person)
Jorgan (125/159; shaken)(Spirit 121/144; shaken)(pteranodon -36)
Kraygan (126/162; shaken) (Haggis 94/144; shaken)
Rogzul (90/114; shaken)
Wren (Prot-Fire 60)(Wall of Force -53)
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Wren grunts when the dragon disappears as he is not eager to face that dragon again, but also is glad it is gone.
"Who knows where it went and who it will be reporting to," Wren grouses with annoyance, hoping that it isn't reporting to the Storm King now. "Let us loot this place while we can."
Wren looks at both entrances, and casts Wall of Stone down the hallway they entered (lengthwise, top to bottom) to make it so only small/medium creatures can walk through (large and others would need to squeeze).
"Squats, watch that hallway," Wren asks of the suddenly muted halforc. "Let us know if enemies approach."
Satisfied with Squats' ability to keep watch, Wren goes to help identify the magics.
Spellcraft min is 25.
Wren explains the other magic items, offering them freely except for the ruby, which he places in his 'sack.
"This was a tough fight. How much fight do you all have left?" Wren asks Krayhoff and Jorsquats.
Kraygan wheels Haggis about and rides around the cave for a while, trying to figure out where the invisible dragon has gone.
”Oi! Where’d ye runnoft to worm! I ain’t finished wit ye!!”
When someone explains that the dragon teleported Kraygan sags in his saddle, and nearly tumbles off. ”Ok, I’m finished.” Obviously exhausted, and relieved. ”Let’s grab that loot n’ find a hidey-hole, cause I’m pooped!”
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Rogzul looks to Wren. Even more rage in his eyes than usual. "Look at what they have done to these once mighty orc clans. Imprisoned them here." He spits on the ground as he growls low and deep. Turning to the group he puffs his chest out. "This is mostly cleared out. I am going to take what is left of these orcs and get them back to Belkzen. Start our own Clan fresh. Get them into fighting shape in case this goes bad." Rogzul moves to the cave entrance and looks out through the scenic mountains as he agrees to keep watch for one last night.
Jorgan and Spirit float back down to the floor with the others, a bit disappointed that they didn't get to perform a flying charge against a dragon. Jorgan shrugs it off after dismounting though.
When Rog starts speaking about leaving with the orcs, Jorgan's shoulders droop a bit. "I guess I understand... you can probably do some good amongst the orcs. But it'll be tough going without you."
Jorgan helps set up camp for the night, lighting a fire but using hide campsite to keep the party hidden from prying eyes. "Well, we can figure it all out tomorrow. For now, I'm beat and could use a few winks. Sound good?"
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"As the elf says. They need me more. You seem to be doing fine on your own." He seems to listen to some sort of spirits speaking with him. [b]"The ancestors agree. I need to take these pathetic orcs and make them strong again.
As the night moves on Farin watches as the sun sets. With some time the groups bodies stop shaken from the frightful dragon and Farin even grows an inch.
While unspoken Wren tends to thin, this isn't the last they will see of Tesherat.
The night goes without incident, though looking out the cave some hundreds of feet below are the numerous camps with thousands of giants below, waiting with bloodlust to wipe across the country.
As morning comes Rogzul is no where to be seen.
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Wren creates his magic party shack with intents to honor Rogzul for the service he has offered to the party. To be fair, Rogzul has contributed as much as any of them...and deserves a nice send off.
Wren envisions a host of orc delights within the main hall (a suitably elven food location will be within easy flying reach) with generous plates of
Bloodwine, Gagh, Mot'loch, Racht, and plenty of Grapok sauce...and anything else that Squats might enjoy.
Wren, himself, eats cold fresh fruit, nuts, and a plethora of happy cheeses.
In the morning, Wren man hugs Rogzul and offers as much food as the half-orc wants to carry with him. "Good luck."
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Wren will prepare slightly different spells for the day, casting his daily spells, and is ready to proceed.
"Yaktender?" Wren approaches the halfling. "With Squats gone, I'm going to promote you to Master of Stables. Congratulations!" Wren resists mussing Farin's hair. "We're going to need you more and more as we continue, I fear. I hope you're up to the challenge. This is might be more than you asked for, but you're in deep with us. Let's make the best of it."
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"Wait! He's Master of Stables? Really? This is why people don't like you, Wren. Tonedeaf is the word, right Spirit?" Jorgan pats his goat on the flank and then climbs up. "Well, whatever. Let's just keep moving."
His shoulders hunched, Kraygan listens to Rogzul’s decision in silence. As his companions offers words of understanding and farewell, he lowers his helm to cover his face, turns and stomps away to tend to Haggis. Saying goodbye to Rogzul is just too hard for him.
He’s angry. It’s an emotion he normally saves for battle, but the bile of rage is never very far. It’s kept him going when he might have otherwise crawled up in a ball and wept.
He’s also jealous. Rogzul is returning to his people, to be welcomed and accepted as a savior and hero. Though he talks big Kraygan feels he will be lucky to end up in an unmarked grave.
Ignoring the royal banquet laid out in Wren’s magical palace, he finds a room to drink himself into oblivion.
Come morning he mounts Haggis with bloodshot eyes and takes up his lance in a death grip of determination. Woe be to any giant that crosses his path this day.
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As the night wears on and the group completes camp, Jorgan tends to the wounded, getting all that he can. Including Rogzul before he sets out on his own to rejoin his orc brethren. Possibly even lead Thoon's pack of savages.
As Kraygan turns in anger Rogzul gives the dwarf a few moments to let his ancestor's residual angered spirits to leave the dwarf's body. He places a hand on the dwarf's shoulder. One placed in understanding. Turning Rogzul says a few words to him. "Use that anger. You are strong. Like orc." Rogzul taps his chest and Kraygan knows it is not meant as an insult but rather a strong compliment. Holding out his hand Rogzul hands Kraygan a scrap of cloth. Looking down at it he realizes it has a floral pattern. Rogzul kept a piece of the dress from their time in Kaer Maga as they ran from the authorities. A tribute to friendship bonding bonding of between orc and dwarf. One that has not happened in quite some time and surely not the last.
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Heading west in the mountains caverns the ground seems to sharply slope upward as the next area seems separated by several sets of double doors to keep out the smoke, noise, and smell of the forges below. The doors are made of metal and carved with images of giants conquering lesser races.
Though locked and guarded the group is able to make quick work out of the pair of lesser fire giants as Farin unlocks the doors to the Royal Quarters. Beyond the entrance sprawls the temple complex and royal quarters, where the highest-ranked and most powerful fire giants reside, along with any visiting honored guests. The floors rise so sharp that it looks to lead near the volcano's crater itself.
The ceilings in this part of Ashpeak are never less than 20 feet high, although the walls in this part of Ashpeak are left natural for the most part, the appointments in this level are more lavish than in the rest of the complex. Because this is an active living area for the giants, the rooms and halls are all well lit with continual flame spells and actual fires.
Before you stands another set of double doors and a tunnel that seems to branch off to the south.
Farin (97/97)
Jorgan (159/159)(Spirit 144/144)
Kraygan (162/162) (Haggis 135/144)
Wren
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Wren follows well behind the Master of Stables, floating as high as he can to the ceiling.
"I guess I assumed the Home of the Fire Giant King would be big, but this is big big. This place never ends. I'm surprised there aren't more rest stations for the giants passing through. This place is huge," Wren grouses as he passes along magical protections to others.
In his left hand, he holds his new ruby trinket.
"Rest stations? We just slept, elf! But this place is a bit... spread out."
Before things get too adventurous, Jorgan casts a few spells.