Temple of Elemental Evil (Inactive)

Game Master Thomi Gallowshade

Trane takes a swing at the giant spider, but misses. Chaandra leaps at the spider and fully engages it with all claws and her bite, rending it to pieces and killing it!
Chaandra is such an animal!

With the spider out of the way, it does not take too long to clear its webbing, and Velcore is freed from restraint. A search of the rubble inside the tower reveals the following items:

8 gold pieces
38 silver pieces
71 copper pieces
A silver box about the size of a large book. An Appraise check would determine its possible value.

Inside the box are several interesting items:
A scroll with three spells on it: Magic Missile, Sleep, and Color Spray.
A wand that glows softly in a bluish tint.
A wand that glows softly in a whitish tint.
2 potion flasks

A Knowledge (arcana) or Spellcraft skill check may determine exactly what the wands and potions are.

This is the party's first acquisition of treasure. See my comment in the discussion section about managing treasure and other items.

Way to go, Chaandra! You are awesome!

I examine the 2 wands and the 2 potion flasks, and attempt to identify them.

Knowledge Arcana: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20

I also decide to appraise the silver box.

Appraise: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16

Kalizama studies the objects and determines that they are:

A Wand of Magic Missile, CL1, with 17 charges remaining.

A Wand of Cure Light Wounds, CL1, with 8 charges remaining.

A potion of True Strike (+20 on your next attack roll)

A potion of Cure Light Wounds (1d8+1)

Her examination of the silver box shows that it is of decent workmanship, but bereft of any decorative elements. She estimates it is worth 2 gold pieces.

"I thank you Chaandra." Velcore gives Trane and his pet a nod. Velocre is starting to warm up to the lionness.

With growing respect, Cananthir eyes Chaandra warily:

"That is one gnarly cat"

Damn, I better not end up on the bad side of Trane...or the cat! - Bryce muses as he helps the beautiful lady wizard determine amount of money they found. After they finished counting the money, Bryce speaks reluctantly: "Erm, if you want, I could take the silver box and keep all of the money we find inside. Then we could split evenly, once we return to Homlett. What say you?"

Assist another/Appraise: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5 Aid another for Kalizama's Appraise attempt

Keep your head on the job and your hands on your pockets, you scoundrel! Edgar starts pecking Bryce's head.

He then snatches the empty casket Ohh, shiny!

Rafael, I declare this casket my new perching spot He then flies and sits atop Giga-Elmo.

Are you serious???

...Of course you are...

Watching my compatriots disregard their safety to immediately begin dividing loot, I decide I'd best try to watch their backs.

Stealth: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11 To hide just inside the shadows of the doorway.

Given that Elmo, the Giant is still outside I doubt any prowlers will show their faces but just in case...

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

>.< Two natural ones. Le sigh. Guess my big nose is showing and I'm having trouble seeing past it.

Velcore cleans the webbing of the giant spider off of him before attempting to scramble back thru the doorway out into the courtyard."Iomedae your strength has protected me once again. This foul place must be cleansed. Let's move on and root out any evil within." Velcore bows his head in prayer speaking in Celestial he recites the Fifth Act of Iomedae.

Movement to J-19

Bryce attempts to aid Kalizama in appraising the silver box, but his estimations do not change the value she provided.

Garm tries to be sneaky and keen-eyed, but his ornate hat slips down over his eyes and he stumbles over a root, nearly falling down.

Having figured out what the wands and the potions are, I say,
Rafael! Here - you take this! as I put the Wand of Magic Missile in his hand. And Edg4r has already claimed the silver casket! Ha!
Velcore! Here - you need this one! as I put the Wand of Cure Light Wounds in his hand.
Cananthir! This is for you! Use it wisely. as I put the potion of True Strike in his hand.
And Eric! This one is for you! as I put the potion of Cure Light Wounds in his hand.
And I will keep the scroll.

As the group is discussing how to split up the newly found treasures, you hear a noise and see a group of people come out of the northeast doorway. Four ruffians with bows take up positions with arrows nocked…four brigands with shields and longswords draw their weapons…and a massive warrior with exotic hair leads them into position.

The warrior surveys the group and says, Well, well! What have we here? I see you were able to get rid of that pesky spider and that you have found some things of interest. This is our place, you see, so whatever you found belongs to us. Bring it here and hand it over!

The map is updated, and pictures of the brigands added as well.

Trane looks confused.
A pride of lions would do things much differently. The scrawny females don't make all the rules.
"Iomedae protected you?" He scratches his cat, waiting to see if she wants some spider.

"When Chaandra saves me, I give her the credit rather than Gozreh."

Seeing are no magic items for him or Chaandra, Trane looks even more confused. Especially as he gets the impression some he can use.
"I guess I still have some things to learn about human ways."

Later after the brigands arrive.........

Seeing the brigands, Trane points to the potion given to Bryce with a wink. "See if that potion really turns you into a small frog, I don't believe it."

If initiative is in order--is there any vegetation of note here? 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 1 = 10

I edited my post above to show my movement
Bracing for a volley of arrows Velcore readies his shield but leaves his sword at his side.
"We will give you back "your possessions" as soon as you give us back all the items your group has stolen from innocence travelers and merchants in this region." Raising his glowing longsword (from light spell) and pointing it right at the leader. "Surrender yourself to Iomedae's justice and repent for your lawless ways or feel our wrath."

Warrior: You are accusing us of stealing? Where is your proof, holy man? You think we have lawless ways, yet you enter our dwelling without asking, take our possessions, and here we are...just minding our own business. You can bring us what you found, or we can take it from you...those are your choices!

Now, now. No need to be so hasty, both of you.

Violence is bad. Someone would get hurt. Therefore, NO violence.

He addresses Exotic Hair I'm Rafael, by the way, what's your name? Love your hair!

Then, doing a cricular walk talks to the audie... everyone at the castle, he says Alright, let's take it from the beginning. We are simple travelers on our way to Nulb, a bit of sightseeing, if you will. Garm here, is his birthday today and we promised him to a party.

Everyone is invited of course.

You may wonder why we carry weapons then, the simple travelers we are. It is as you said, there are bad people that prey on travelers, as we have heard.

Of course, you seem decent, respectable people yourselves, and I wouldn't dream to make the same hasty assumption that Velcore made (Bad Velcore, shame on you!)

To be honest, I am somewhat surprised to find people here. From outside the place seems unfit for accomodations. What you do is your bussiness, but I tell you that sleeping outside is harmful for the back.

He then exclaims, grabbing by the shoulders another "brigand" Spider! Let's talk spider! What do you say?

This here is-was- an example of the species arachnous humongous. If you take it at the Museum of (insert random location) they will award you with a pretty penny. Certainly more with what we found here.

Showing to another "brigand" In addition, the fact that you didn't deal with it at the first place could mean that you couldn't. We did you a service and a favour and all we ask, all we really beg for, are these measly items that we found. Surely, you go ahead in that deal.

Stroll, twirl and back where he started So, as you can see gentlemen, we are all friends here. Everyone profits from a collaboration.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19

In case no one got it, I am trying not only to talk our way out of it, but also to give Bryce a chance to sneak, in case we need it

Charging forward with an obvious air of anger(serious pissed offedness), Cananthir states:"Who the F#&k do you think you are you pieces of SH$T? No one tells me or anyone of my friends what to do..."

Charging to L14 attacking Twinkle toes in M13

Raging'Rapier Attack: 1d40 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 6 + 2 = 26
Damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

The Druid steps out of direct sight and casts after grabbing his holy symbol.
Full round casting convert entangle to summon nature 's ally 1

That's it. I'm out. I wash my hands of these uncouth barbarians.

Everyone Roll for Initiative.

Initiative: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15

Initiative: 1d20 ⇒ 20

Well I was going to ask them to prove they where not bandits by letting us go...but Carp wants to fight so lets fight.

Velcore tell us the truth, Iomedae rolled, didn't she?

And next time please, please, please let me do the talking team.

It's my birthday?! Good one Rafael.

Initiative: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Initiative: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14

Elmo Initiative: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20
Enemy Leader: 1d20 ⇒ 2 Pfft!
Enemy Archers: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
Enemy Fighters: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19

Initiative: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 1 = 13

Raging Rapier Attack: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 6 + 2 = 23

Holy smokes! gameplay didn't update for me, I was wondering why we didn't move on from the spider.

initiative: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

Still need initiative rolls from Bryce and Trane.

10 rolled in anticipation. 1st to roll

Sorry - that was so far up the page I missed it.

Initiative Order:

Group 1: Velcore, Elmo
Group 2: Enemy Fighters
Group 4: Rafael, Cananthir, Kalizama, Eric, Trane
Group 5: Enemy Archers
Group 6: Garm, Bryce
Group 7: Enemy Leader

Round 1:

Group 1, You're up!

The map is updated, to provide enemy designators. Bryce, please roll and we'll insert you into the initiative order.

Elmo moves to L-M-14-15 and attacks the group's leader 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10, but the foe is able to parry the attack!

I posted movement before the encounter Story Master can you please correct the FB map thanks. Movement this round will be to J-15. Velcore will move to help prevent the enemy from surrounding Elmo and still be using his Total Defense action.

Holding his shield high and longsword in a guard position Velcore slowly advances toward his foes. His deep, raspy voice starts a verse in a foreign tongue.

When you folks post proposed actions before the initiative order is finalized, I give you a chance to change it - because you never know!

Velcore moves into position, to J-15.

Group 2:

Fighter #2 moves to K-13, and Fighter #5 to N-14. All four fighters start attacking Elmo!

Fighter #2: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
Fighter #3: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19
Fighter #4: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15
Fighter #5: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21

Three of them manage to strike him, for 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2 and 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5 15 points of damage!

The map is updated.

Group 3: Rafael, Cananthir, Kalizama, Eric, Trane - your turns!

Does Carps initial freak out stand strong?

Does Carps initial freak out stand strong?

Yes, but check the map. Elmo is in the road, might have to attack an alternate opponent, #5 or #2.

I cast grease on the enemies. I am not sure abou the radius, but if possible I want to hit only the enemies.

Eric moves to k 14 and attacks bandit 2 at k 13

"I've never actually played tennis but I think the ball probably feels a lot like this" He then slams his greatsword down on one of bandits. 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19 for damgage: 2d6 + 9 ⇒ (4, 2) + 9 = 15

I cast grease on the enemies. I am not sure abou the radius, but if possible I want to hit only the enemies.

You can do that, but you will need to move up. The range to cast at your level is 30 feet. The spell will cover a 10 foot square. So, you will need to move within range, and then designate a target location for the spell to take effect (where four squares meet). Spell description is --> here.

Eric advances and strikes #2 in a powerful swing, cutting him in two with one stroke and killing the foe instantly!

Cananthir Acalimon wrote:

Does Carps initial freak out stand strong?

Yes, but check the map. Elmo is in the road, might have to attack an alternate opponent, #5 or #2.

After Eric's death serve, Carp will attack number three.

Thank you.

How many feet wan one square?

How many feet wan one square?

Each square is 5 feet on each side. If you moved up behind Velcore or Elmo you would be in range.

Cananthir moves to K-13 and strikes #3 with his keen rapier. The weapon finds a chink in the foe's armor, and strikes a vital spot, killing the ruffian in one strike!

I move to K-16 and start casting Sleep on our foes!

The map is updated.