Aemon walks up to Beppo, and pats him on his back. "I'll say one thing about you Beppo you sure can take a hit, good thing we've got Kyle here that really did look nasty" Aemon then looks ahead. "Let's get moving we can always come back." He then looks back and Brandon. "It seems a waste if we were to wait around."
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Damaia
There are a number of different ways we can go. Do you all have a preference?
Map updated. See doors available there.
Brandon looms over everyone but still manages to look bashful when face with compliments.
Thanks for the assistance Killian, it made all the difference. Listen I think we should take the time to explore this place whenever we get it, who knows what's around the next corner. I'll keep an eye out while you look around.
Killian offers Brandon a half bow in return, "We all have our gifts, my friend." He the starts sifting through some of the puddles, pushing water aside with his foot as he looks about the floor, not wanting to step on any particularly large shards of glass. While minding his footing, he wanders about the room, looking at anything that might strike his interest.
Makes sense to me, Brandon. Then let's go ... uh ... to the north? Beppo shrugs and starts looking around the room for any useful objects or helpful tomes.
"Good work Killian and Taryin, I think you'll fit in." The ranger gives them a nod then goes back to checking the corners.
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Status
5' Beppo (49/49 Heroism (45m)), Brandon (48/48 Heroism (45m)), Killian (36/36 ),
10' Taryin (27/27 ), Damaia (16/16 ),
15' Kyle (32/32 ), Aemon (44/44 ),
You do a quick, yet somewhat complete search through the room.
Though the rubble and shards of glass, your find five ancient triangular coins from Ligar worth 50 gp each, an indigo jade bracelet worth 225 gp, a darkwood wolf ’s-head scepter worth 20 gp, seven octagonal continual flame gems worth 120 gp each. Finally, underneath some of the twisted metal of the water tank, Beppo finds a bead that Kyle feels is magical. (Spellcraft to identify)
Damaia checks the door.
I don't see any traps, but I hear something breathing on the other side of that door.
Well, if it's breathing, it should be alive... under the circumstances, I'll take that.
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Taryin identifies the bead as a Bead of Force.
The item has been added to the loot page along with its value, and the value of the items found so far. Refer to the house rules PBP section for more detail on how loot is handled in our PBP system.
Killian nods to Aemon, offering a smile, "You flatter me, friend."
Killian admires the treasures found in the room, musing aloud and wondering what kind of tales the items might tell if each could speak. Damaia focuses his attention though as she mentions breathing beyond the door.
"Let's hope that breathing belongs to a friendlier sort than that magnificent skeleton." As the group approaches the door, Killian gestures Brandon and Beppo forward while taking a step back to stand beside Taryin and Damaia.
Bloody giant skeleton... Brandon mutters under his breath.
Give me a moment. I'm trusting this place less and less.
As he shrinks back down to normal size, Brandon takes one of his own vials and drinks from it.
Ok, ready?
He takes the handle and swings the door open
"Ok, let's get back to it i'm ready."
Aemon radies an arrow, with a stern look ahead.
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You open up the door, carefully.
Suddenly, three dog-like creatures lunge at you. Although shaped like dogs, these muscular creatures have a coat that seem to drink up the light, drawing shadows in around them. Their maw is full of sharp teeth, and a wisp of shadow drips from their writhing tongues.
Status
15' Kyle (32/32 ), Aemon (44/44 ),
10' Taryin (27/27 ), Damaia (16/16 ),
5' Beppo (49/49 Heroism (45m)), Brandon (48/48 Heroism (45m)), Killian (36/36 ),
EFL DogA (Perfect, ), DogB (Perfect, ), DogC (Perfect, ),
One of them howls. The shrill sound is terrifying, echoing through the empty halls of the building.
DC 16 Will Save roll first.
COMBAT ACTIONS!
Killian starts at the appearance of the hounds, and touches Brandon's shoulder. "Strike from where they cannot see, my friend!"
HP: 32/32
AC: 20 (12 T / 18 FF)
CMD: 16
F/R/W: +2/+5/+4
Bardic Performance rounds used: 2/24
Spell Slots:
Level 1 (4+1) - [X], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ]
Level 2 (2+1) - [X], [X], [ ]
Arcane Bond - [ ]
Ongoing Effects
heroism: Beppo (1/10 rounds, 5/50 minutes)
heroism: Brandon (1/10 rounds, 5/50 minutes)
Aemon takes a breath, after what they just faced he hopes to take these dogs out fast."Kill them fast!"
Taryin jumps back at the appearance of the dogs but steels his nerves. Taryin faces his palms down and pushes them sideways, then barks out "Iegra!" and throws his hands towards the dogs. The ground underneath them becomes coated in grease.
Beppo assumes a wide stance, snarls back at the dog-like shadows, and cuts through them with his zweihander.
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Round 1
Aemon Shoots at the dogs, but one of his arrows just goes through a shadow. Trayin casts a spell, and one of the dogs falls prone.
Brandon runs away in terror, provoking.
Hit, Trip
Hit
Hit
The first dog bites and trips Brandon. The others quickly tear into him as he falls to the ground, taking 31 points of damage from all the biting. Beppo's first swing hits a wisp of a shadow.
Enemy Turn
The dogs continue to chomp on the fallen alchemist.
Hit
Hit
Miss
Tearing flesh from bone, the dogs instinctive and brutal pack attack has left the alchemist barely alive in only a few seconds.
At first consumed by terror and then blinding pain, Brandon falls to the ground with the pack of dogs tearing at him mercilessly.
JC the second attack of opportunity and two of the dogs on the enemies' turn didn't hit me. I drank a potion of shield before coming in giving me an AC of 22, the dog with the AOO rolled 17 + 4 for me being prone. Also, once on the floor the first two dogs rolled 20 and 16 + 4 for prone, both missing.
I figure I only actually got hit twice for 23 damage.
HP = 25/48
AC = 22
Brandon swings his morningstar in a wide arc, trying to catch two of the blasted dogs.
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Kyle casts Daylight on his holy symbol and lifts it above his head.
If daylight is cast on a small object that is then placed inside or under a light-proof covering, the spell's effects are blocked until the covering is removed.
Daylight brought into an area of magical darkness (or vice versa) is temporarily negated, so that the otherwise prevailing light conditions exist in the overlapping areas of effect.
Daylight counters or dispels any darkness spell of equal or lower level, such as darkness.
"Brandon! Back on your feet, man! These hounds are nothing compared to that shadowy triceratops so pull yourself together!" Killian's voice thunders in the room, somehow drowning out the lingering echoes of the shadowy beast's howl and steeling the nerves of all who hear it.
Rallying Cry (Su): At 1st level, an arcane duelist can use performance to rally dispirited allies. Each round he makes an Intimidate check. Any ally (including the bard) within 30 feet may use this check in place of his own saving throw against fear and despair effects. Those already under a fear or despair effect can attempt a new save each round using the bard's Intimidate check. Rallying cry does not work on effects that don't allow saves. This is a mind-affecting ability that uses audible components.
HP: 32/32
AC: 20 (12 T / 18 FF)
CMD: 16
F/R/W: +2/+5/+4
Bardic Performance rounds used: 3/24
Spell Slots:
Level 1 (4+1) - [X], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ]
Level 2 (2+1) - [X], [X], [ ]
Arcane Bond - [ ]
Ongoing Effects
heroism: Beppo (2/10 rounds, 5/50 minutes)
heroism: Brandon (2/10 rounds, 5/50 minutes)
Beppo growls at the curs, RELEASE HIM!!
He strikes back, first at one of the standing dogs, then hopefully cleaving through to the rest.
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At first consumed by terror and then blinding pain, Brandon falls to the
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Round 2
Brandon misses as he tries to find off the dogs. Beppo slams each of the dogs hard, causing them to yelp even as they continue their frenzy on Brandon.
Enemy Turn
They rip more flesh from bone, and Brandon falls unconscious. The next dog attacks Beppo
And bites his leg.
Status
15' Kyle (32/32 ), Aemon (44/44 ),
10' Taryin (27/27 ), Damaia (16/16 ),
5' Beppo (37/49 Heroism (45m)), Brandon (-12/48 Heroism (45m), Prone, Shield, Flank, KO), Killian (36/36 ),
EFL DogA (Hurt, Prone, Flank), DogB (Good, ), DogC (Good, ),
DAMMIT!!
The swordsman strikes again.
"Help Brandon! they're going to tear him apart" Aemon then focus on hitting the dogs already hurt.
Round 3
Taryin looks down. A bit overkill, but it'll have to do. He moves his hands quickly upwards in a double helix, then slowly dissipating his hands outwards, while whispering the same word quietly. After a moment, Brandon dissapears from view.
Killian snaps his fingers as Aemon's second arrow finds purchase in one of the mastiff's hide, the arrow's flight magically correcting at the last second.
He then steps forward, bringing his own blade to bear against the shadowy beasts.
HP: 32/32
AC: 20 (12 T / 18 FF)
CMD: 16
F/R/W: +2/+5/+4
Bardic Performance rounds used: 3/24
Spell Slots:
Level 1 (4+1) - [X], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ]
Level 2 (2+1) - [X], [X], [X]
Arcane Bond - [ ]
Ongoing Effects
heroism: Beppo (3/10 rounds, 5/50 minutes)
heroism: Brandon (3/10 rounds, 5/50 minutes)
rallying cry: 24 (1/2 rounds)
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Beppo and Aemon quickly work to decimate the animals, killing two outright. The last one is slain as it tries to run away. After the horrible noise of their howls, the room is suddenly very silent. Brandon is invisible, but his blood on the floor is not.
Status
15' Kyle (32/32 ), Aemon (44/44 ),
10' Taryin (27/27 ), Damaia (16/16 ),
5' Beppo (37/49 Heroism (45m)), Brandon (6/48 Heroism (45m), Prone, Shield, Invis), Killian (36/36 ),
EFL DogA (KO'd, Prone, Flank), DogB (KO'd, ), DogC (KO'd, ),
Beppo shakes an angsty fist at the last shadow "dog" as it falls. Ha!
He then looks down at his feet, Wait - where is Brandon? and holds his stance to avoid stepping on his wounded and invisible friend.
Aemon then moves up to the front to check on everyone. "Good job everyone! Brandon are you... ok? Where is he?"
Urrggghh. I always hated dogs. Brandon grumbles as he hauls himself to his feet.
Thanks for the intervention gentlemen, I thought that was it for me. Just give me a second.
He eventually becomes visible, sitting on the floor and rearranging the tattered remains of his clothing.
Aemon smiles, and reaches out his hand to help Brandon. "I don't think i could ever like a creepy shadow dog.. i'm glad your ok friend."
Putting on a brave face he says;
Come on, I have a couple of minutes of shield left. I'd rather have that protection in place something else jumps put at us in the next room.
He moves into the chamber beyond.
"This little foray is certainly proving to be full of the unexpected. Dinosaur bones and baying hounds aren't exactly what I first thought we'd encounter as we walked up to the front door. It does seem that this may well be connected to the source of the shadowbeasts plaguing our city, though. Quite an adventure this is turning into. Ha!"
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You quickly look around the room before moving on. The walls of this large display hall are decorated with numerous small alcoves. Some of these alcoves contain bits of exotic armor—a red-and-gold breastplate here, a plumed helm there— but most of the alcoves are empty with bits of armor scattered on the floor. A fully armored knight mounted on an equally armored horse stands in the middle of the hall on a low display.
Damaia examines a southeastern door with a lock. After insuring everything looks OK, she opens it slowly to reveal stairs leading to down to a cellar level. An examination of the lock shows it was recently destroyed by acid. The mounted knight figure in the middle of the room is a Chelish Knight from before Aroden’s Fall—the knight’s armor is mounted on a wooden frame, but the horse it rides is an actual horse preserved by taxidermy, reinforced by a wood and iron skeleton.
You can do a detailed search, move down to the cellar, or return back to a previous area. See map.
Aemon nods his head. "You're right Kyle let's keep clearing rooms." He then turns to Killian. "I'm glad you're enjoying yourself Killian, We will find a way to stop the city's shadow problem here and safe a lot of people in doing so." He then steps back into the back line of the party.
Agreed, Kyle. He looks over the arms and armor in the room.
Taryin follows along quietly, noddin gat the others suggestion. He occasionally throws out a detect magic, usually on doors and new rooms. He sends one at the knight as well.