The Darkest Day (Inactive)

Game Master JCServant

Jarkzalrak moves from the alter room back into the main entry area and then to the open door leading to where the shrieking mushrooms were located. He looks down the hallway for any sign of trouble.

You slip over and you look down the hallway with the mushrooms. You see the room beyond, filled with a brilliant color. You see the Tuvar being dragged into the light by a couple of the impish creatures.

Well they are already screaming!!

Jarkralzak runs down the hallway and into the room after the imps and Tuvar.

Toriel will swear softly, grabbing the reagent pouch and spellbook before running after Jarkralzak.

I realize it will make me arrive a bit late to grab these first.

Shallya continues following behind, albeit alot more slowly as she is leaning on her walking stick...

You run into the room. A giant, shimmering portal stands in front of you. It is surrounded by fiery runes that rotate around in a counter clockwise direction. You see a vision of desert land with a red tint, through the portal, and Tuvar being dragged through the dunes ahead. As you look around for a few moments, waiting for others to catch up, you feel the ground shake a bit.

No... the hooded stranger says after studying the runes. The rest of you arrive...

Feeling the ground move, Jarkralzak immediately examined the stone floor.

Perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Toriel shakes her head a bit, "What are you guys waiting for?! There's a deadly storm outside, the tower is destabilizing, and they're dragging that guy away!" She'll run after Tuvar and the creatures in the portal while attempting to stash the book and reagents in her pouch so her hands are free for combat.

The hooded figure steps in front of the elf as soon as she makes her proclamation. The voice is decidedly female. In the reflections of light from the portal, you see sky blue eyes.

Wait. You cannot go...at least not yet. If you do, there are two things that will take place. First, this portal leads to one of the outer edges of the elemental plane of fire. You would die from heat exposure almost immediately. Second, this portal is unstable, but is being held open by a force on the other side. You must find out what is keeping it open and stop it. If left, forced open, more than this floor will shake. Very land itself may be ripped asunder for miles around, including nearby cities. However, if you are successful, you would be trapped on that plane. I will help you on both issues.

I will cast one spell to protect you from the elements, and anyone else brave enough to attempt this. Second, I will anchor the portal on this. I can keep it open for a few hours, but no more. Get in, find what is holding the portal open, and return as quickly as possible. And if you can bring back the loud mouth one in the process, I'm sure the gods will smile on you.

Who will go?

Shangruon points at the otherworldly portal accusingly. "Whatever on the other side of this is creating these portals must be stopped."

He steps up to the edge of the portal, waiting for whatever magic spell will keep him safe from harm.

Jarkralzak steps forward. "I shall go!"

Toriel takes the moment the robed woman speaks to ensure the book and reagents are secure in her pack. "Well I already intended to go."

turning toward the robbed man Since it is now obvious that you know a lot about this tower since you came here for a specific reason you will explain everything if we do return ?

Angus place himself along with the other who are ready to go. He tells jane to wait for him and keep her eyes on the hooded man.

I knew nothing more about this tower than you. I do know that this portal is very dangerous and must be stopped. Stay still.

Assuming the halfling wants to go....? She makes an arcane gesture. You are covered in a warm light, and feel a flash of heat inside of you. It quickly passes. Now go. I will start the ritual to hold this open for your return. Waste no time. You're looking for a powerful bender of magic or a strong artifact with conjuration magic. Go!

Toriel wastes no time after the magic is cast before rushing through the portal with her sword grasped firmly in hand.

Jarkralzak marches stoically right behind the elf into the portal.

Shangruon takes a deep breath and steps through, hands outstretched and legs bent at the knees in a stoic position.

There is no choice, I must go; this threatens nature and must be stopped! Shallya moves forward, leaning on her walking stick, visibly shaken by the scene before her but stoically passes into the portal....

angus follows.

You walk through the portal. You feel like your insides are being pulled outside for just a moment. As the scene re-materializes in front of you, you feel searing heat inside and out, for just a moment. As it passes, you first note a red tint to everything provided by 3 red and 1 yellow sun in the sky. The sand beneath you, black and gray in color, sparkles in the light of all the suns. As your eyes adjust to the bright, red light, you see two forms made of fire closing in on you. They make loud, cackling sounds, not unlike any normal fire, except that these sounds seem like that have some order to them. And they sound angry, somehow.

Combat actions!

Status

20' FireA (Perfect, ),
PFL Jarkralzak (7/11 ), Toriel (8/8 ), Shangroun (9/9 ),
5' Shailya (9/9 ), Angus (11/11 ),
25' FireB (Perfect, ),

Shallya holds action to see if anyone will require healing...

It's OK to let sleeping dogs lie sometimes, really :) LOL

Status

20' FireA (Perfect, ),
PFL Jarkralzak (7/11 ), Toriel (5/8 ), Shangroun (9/9 ),
5' Shailya (9/9 ), Angus (11/11 ),
25' FireB (Perfect, ),

Shallya calls upon the spirits of nature and life, pulling from the essence of the earth itself to heal her comrades...

Channel: 1d10 ⇒ 6 or Channel: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Jark is down a few HP...so thanks for the help..now at full HP

Jarkralzak moves forward to strike the fire beings.

Attack-Melee: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22
Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

When did I take damage? I thought I was fine?

Toriel will drop her sword and pull her bow, taking a 5 foot step back and firing at the one approaching from the rear.

Ranged Attack(with point blank shot): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Sorry..our meeting went WAY into OT...I'll update as soon as I can. Thanks

Shangruon turns around and dashes in the other direction to land a strike on the flame creature attempting to sneak up on the rear of the group.

Unarmed attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Round 1
Shallya heals everyone for 6 (channels are d6's. Direct cure spells are d10s). Jarkralzak moves forward, cutting into one of the fire creatures. causes a loud cackling sound from the creature, and part of the flame in the are hit dies down. Toriel's shot misses, as well as the half orc's punch.

Enemy Turn
The fiery creatures attack those closest to them through burning touches.
Fiery Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 181d10 ⇒ 5 Hit
Fiery Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 151d10 ⇒ 5 Hit

As both of strike the party members, you expect the burning flames to burn their skins significantly. However, only some of the heat gets through. You take 2 pts each.

Status
20' FireA (Good, ),
15' Jarkralzak (9/11 ),
PFL Toriel (8/8 ),
5' Shailya (9/9 ), Angus (11/11 ),
20' Shangruon (6/8 ),
25' FireB (Perfect, ),

Skipped Turns - Angus x1

Shangruon readies himself into turtle stance to protect him from the attacks of his enemies, and then strikes again.

Unarmed Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Temporary Modifiers:
Turtle stance: AC +1 (shield bonus)

Toriel will let another arrow fly as she fires at FireB.

Ranged attack(no bonuses into melee with point blank shot): 1d20 ⇒ 17

damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Zarkralzak will once again strike the fire creature with his warhammer.

Attack-Melee: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17
Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

angus has pretty much nothing to do during this combat execpt getting out of the way and some major healing after it.

I cannot just sit here, waiting for them to be injured!
Shallya removes her sling from her belt, placing a bullet within and steps to the side, firing at fireB...

Sling attack (20 crit): 1d20 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 2 - 4 = 11d3 - 1 ⇒ (2) - 1 = 1

Round 2
The monk punches the fire creature hard, and is pleased that his fist does not burn in the process. The creature falls back, and its flame flickers. The elf fires an arrow, and it strikes the creature. Its flame goes out and it turns into a small pile of ash. Zark crushes the one in front of him.

Combat Resolves

With your enemy defeated, you look around you more carefully. The desert in front of you would almost be beautiful if it wasn't so convoluted. The black sand contrasts with the red skyline, with some shimmering. Several leathery reptiles fly overhead. A heated gust of wind blows behind you, threatening to blow some of the sand into your clothing.

Survival: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19
Shallya looks over the area, There was a struggle here, the trail leads north. We cannot pause, the winds are covering the trail even as we speak!
Shallya limps off north, determination in her stride...

Adjusting his cloth to a more desert way So north it is then. Can you guess how much time we are behind?

It could not have been too long, as you saw them go in a minute after you did.

Jarkralzak stoops to search the ash remains of their foe before heading off with the others.

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13

"I agree, quickly. They only just went through mere moments before us." Toriel will put her bow away, kneeling down to pick up her sword and keep it gripped in hand as she begins moving north.

You follow the trail north for about a mile. Trekking through these deeper sands takes more effort than you first realized. You stop as the tracks suddenly disappear.

Toriel will kneel down, running a hand through the sand as she looks around.

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

"I don't suppose any of you are capable of detecting magic? Perhaps there is a lingering aura to follow or give us insight on what to do now." She will ask as she glances to the rest of the group.

As the elf asks the questions, her sharp eyes spot movement in the distance. A dozen of the fire creatures, larger than before, are moving towards the party from the east.

Umm...guys....?

She turns around, and from the other side, another dozen approach, flanking the party.

One of them cackles loudly. It's hard to make out, but it sounds like rough common....PUuut Apendddaggess UPppP N AiRR.

Hum so they got some reinforcements i see. this is going to a much harder fight.

not going to be till 10:30 AM EST, he will fight if the Jark fights, if they get apprehended instead he will go will go without a fight, giving up his weapon if he has to.

Toriel sheaths her sword, lifting her arms up hands visible. "We only seek to find a companion and close a portal between our plane and this." She explains slowly, attempting to sound as neutral as possible.

Kn Planes: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17
Attempting to identify the creatures.

The creatures move in, spreading out to prevent retreat. Upppp....appenndagggesss. Serrennndeeer. Youuuu LIvEeee.

Jarkralzak looks the creatures over, then at his own party. He hooks his hammer to his belt and raises his hand.
"As my companion here has said, we are seeking another like us who was kidnapped and brought here. We mean no harm."

Shallya gingerly places her walking stick down and raises her hands, We mean no harm, please listen. If we do not find a way to close that portal, it could result in a very large explosion, destroying part of our homeland and most probably this realm as well. The portal is unstable. Please help us or take us to someone who can!

Apppendaggesss hiiiiiii. Nnooowwwww

I think they just want us to surrender to them. What would happen to us after that i have no idea. says Angus holding his staff just one handed