The Numerian human speaks up first.
"Well, we gathered up all the treasure near the Demon Tree before we left. No reason to leave it behind for the bad people to use against us, the Master said."
The orc joins in.
"We blow horn when spot people, so Master can talk to them like he did with us. No kill, just knock out, then take them to lake."
Sparel, in addition to what you could gather from the earlier post, you also know that the Echo Wood has a bad reputation. Some people claim its dangerous, and people who go in have a habit of never being seen again.
Bodies are never found or anything like that. They just vanish. Most people stick to the edges of the wood, where things seem to be much safer.
::You mean the one you wanted me to cast charm person on because she was interested in you? Regardless, they are charmed by something very powerful and a great wyrm has the ability to do such a thing. Also these plants aren't native. They would not survive here without tending. ::
::Is that how that went? Ah...memories of casual dalliances fade so quickly. But I digress, so now we know the wyrm is about and has these men in her thrall and evidently a treasure. This is going very well if I do say so.::
::You mean the one you wanted me to cast charm person on because she was interested in you? Regardless, they are charmed by something very powerful and a great wyrm has the ability to do such a thing. Also these plants aren't native. They would not survive here without tending. ::::Is that how that went? Ah...memories of casual dalliances fade so quickly. But I digress, so now we know the wyrm is about and has these men in her thrall and evidently a treasure. This is going very well if I do say so.::
::It makes sense now why this wood has such a fierce reputation. It also explains why people tend to disapear. And apparently it's lair is by the lake. Does everyone have mental protections versus mind control?::
::So, we can look for it's lair or we can lure it out here with the horn.::
::"Might be best to lure it out here. No sense in fighting it on its home turff. Let me attempt to talk to it first however. It might be that while it nested within the Demon Tree it learned of something useful. Of course, if not and its just using the survivors for its own cruel ends, then we can slay it and raid its hoard for the shinies":: He says this last with a mental chuckle.
::Whenever you're done with these two we should probably knock them out and put them somewhere safe. They're mind thralls and presumably otherwise innocent. The mind magic will wear off on it's own given time.::
::At least get the horn codes before knocking them out.::
::At least get the horn codes before knocking them out.::
::I'm fine with bringing him here, arrows aren't very good underwater.::
::"Sparel, kindly retrieve their horn so that they may summon their master. The rest of you, as soon as the horn is blown, knock them out and put them someplace outta sight"::
"Would you mind calling your master?, I'd like to talk to him."
::"Sparel, kindly retrieve their horn so that they may summon their master. The rest of you, as soon as the horn is blown, knock them out and put them someplace outta sight"::
"Would you mind calling your master?, I'd like to talk to him."
The horn floats over from its resting place to land at their feet.
::Do we have a plan other than blasting the crap out of it? Darnak is there another form you would like to have? Something that can fly, for example so you can keep it from flying away. What about everyone else? ::
::I belive we're up Darnak. You can take the big ugly guy. I'll creep up on the human and let him have it after the call is made.::
Malak will stick to his beloved shadows which are fortunatley abundant in the trees and silently make his way behind the enthralled human.
Stealth -
::Unless you spell casters can keep the dragon grounded or give us wings; we won't have many options if it desires to flee. Well, we could hitch a ride but that could get tricky as well as thrilling.::
::I belive we're up Darnak. You can take the big ugly guy. I'll creep up on the human and let him have it after the call is made.::
Malak will stick to his beloved shadows which are fortunatley abundant in the trees and silently make his way behind the enthralled human.
Stealth - 1d20 + 48
::Unless you spell casters can keep the dragon grounded or give us wings; we won't have many options if it desires to flee. Well, we could hitch a ride but that could get tricky as well as thrilling.::
::I'll make it a priority, but it's a great wyrm. It'll be tricky. ::
::"The arrows of Thaddicus and I will follow the beast for quite a distance should it try to flee. But as I said, I'd like to speak with it first, before we slay it. Though, if it comes to battle, it might be a good idea to rend its wings as quickly as possible"::
::Do we have a plan other than blasting the crap out of it? Darnak is there another form you would like to have? Something that can fly, for example so you can keep it from flying away. What about everyone else? ::
::"If ya can make me fly, elf, that would be handy. Otherwise, I can use myself as a distraction out in the open. If I can be gettin' him to concentrate on me, then the rest of ya can finish 'im off."::
::I belive we're up Darnak. You can take the big ugly guy. I'll creep up on the human and let him have it after the call is made.::
Malak will stick to his beloved shadows which are fortunatley abundant in the trees and silently make his way behind the enthralled human.
Stealth - 1d20 + 48
::Unless you spell casters can keep the dragon grounded or give us wings; we won't have many options if it desires to flee. Well, we could hitch a ride but that could get tricky as well as thrilling.::
::"You're always stickin' me with the big ugly ones.":: He huffs as he adjusts his hat and moves right up to the orc, unconcerned. Darnak then concentrates on the orc's thoughts.
::"Alright, orc, here's what's gonna happen. You're gonna blow your horn and then I'm gonna knock ya out. Now, we're not here ta kill ya or your buddy there. We're gonna put ya someplace safe, and when ya wake up, you'll be able to go where ya want. Even back ta your master, if ya be wishin'. Just a fair warnin'... ya see that old man right up there?":: He nods in the direction of Thad, ::"If ya decide ta run or holler, he'll put a dozen arrows in ya before ya can take a step. Well it's somewhere aroun' there. All I ever see is a swarm of sticks when he gets ta firin'. Anyway, what I offer ya is livin'. I give ya my word there'll be no killin' of either of ya. Alright? I'm offerin' this to ya the easy way. I'd rather not have ta do this the hard way. But I'll leave it up ta you.":: He places his hands within his robes as he waits for his reply.
The orc's eyes narrow as he feels the dwarf's thoughts push into his mind.
::The Master wants us to sound the horn; he didn't say we had to fight you. But don't think you're going to kill him. My old boss tried that and he was swallowed whole.::
The orc grabs at the horn with his hands and blows one long, loud note from the horn. With his other hand, he holds the Numerian's shoulder. Darnak, you know the orc is thinking he doesn't want the human to run because he doesn't want him to be shot dead. In fact, he seems to think of the human in the same way he thinks of his own tribesmen. You briefly think to yourself that it must be some powerful enchantment magic.
Then the connection to his mind ends as the orc is knocked unconscious.
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::I was planning on hasting everyone and using an animated tree to hold the dragon down. Also was going to give Darnak wings should the dragon try to flee. Darnak, you can grapple it, right?::
Darnak smirks at Sparel. ::"Funny, elf. Very funny.":: He then moves the unconscious orc to a safe hiding place.
::"Let's fight this beast away from those two. I don't want 'em ta become collateral damage. I gave me word that they both would be left alive."::
Sparel, you know the green wyrm has an acid breath weapon and a 30 foot reach with its bite attack. The rest of its physical attacks have a 20 foot reach.
It's large enough to crush people by landing from above or sweep them aside with its tail. It's breath weapon has a 70 foot reach, meaning you'd have to be in a large open space to avoid it in the woods and still be able to attack.
In addition to being a potent sorcerer with unknown powers, it also automatically has Charm Person, Dominate Person, Entangle, Plant Growth and Suggestion.
Stealth:
::I'd like to see Darnak with wings. I think they would fit his angelic disposition::
::Just make him a dragon as well. Or something big that will keep old scaly's attention and then put the hold on her to keep her grounded.::
Malak moves the human over to where Darnak had taken the orc and makes sure theyre bound securely. He hooks the horn onto his belt and looks around for a better vantage point.
::Darnak's right; we need to move away from these two and somewhere we'll have the advatage against a giant lizard.::
::Just make him a dragon as well. Or something big that will keep old scaly's attention and then put the hold on her to keep her grounded.::
Malak moves the human over to where Darnak had taken the orc and makes sure theyre bound securely. He hooks the horn onto his belt and looks around for a better vantage point.
::Darnak's right; we need to move away from these two and somewhere we'll have the advatage against a giant lizard.::
::I can make him a dragon, but he wont be larger (medium sized only) Though he will be stronger. If I turn you into a green dragon you will have some acid resistance. Though, I have the Acid resist ring if it will help. I can protect myself well enough if someone wants it. Darnak, do you have acid resistance? The creature has an acidic breath weapon. Wherevre we go we need to start off in a 30 foot radius so I can haste everyone. ::
::I can permanently give you all wings over time, but only one today. If you all don't figure out a way to fly I'm going to start transforming you. :: Sparel says passive agressively though he is obviously joking, mostly.
::To keep this thing from charming us I'm going to cast Protection from evil on two of you. Darnak will get the self only version and Myself and on other will get the area version. If someone unprotected gets charmed one of the area people needs to get and stay within 10 feet of them to supress the effect. I will be one, but I need a voluneteer for the other. Whichever archer can cover the most distance is the best choice (Thad I think). Darnak, if you're going toe to toe I can make you more difficult to hit (50% miss chance) assuming you don't have a similar ability already.::
"The Plan:"
Karma bead (+4 cleric CL 10 min)
Protection from evil - Darnak 17 min
Circle vs evil X2 - 170 min each - Myself and one of the archers (thad I think)
Shield of Faith - Self
When we can see it coming
Below all last 18 rounds
Haste - all then we need to move to positions
Displacement - self or Darnak
Vengeful Commets - Self
Spectral hand - Self
Thad jumps down from the tree he is in, floating slowly to the ground as he speaks through the telepathic link. ::If we are dealing with mind control, I will be fine with getting the area effect.
And wings interfere with my draw. You can transform me all you like, as long as you don't want me using my bow.::
Thad jumps down from the tree he is in, floating slowly to the ground as he speaks through the telepathic link. ::If we are dealing with mind control, I will be fine with getting the area effect.
And wings interfere with my draw. You can transform me all you like, as long as you don't want me using my bow.::
Sparel nods.
Haste
School: transmutation
Level: alchemist 3, bard 3, magus 3, sorcerer/wizard 3, summoner 2
Casting Time: 1 standard action
Components: V, S, M (a shaving of licorice root)
Range: close (25 ft. + 5 ft./2 levels)
Targets: one creature/level, no two of which can be more than 30 ft. apart
Duration: 1 round/level
Saving Throw: Fortitude negates (harmless)
Spell Resistance: yes (harmless)
The transmuted creatures move and act more quickly than normal. This extra speed has several effects.
When making a full attack action, a hasted creature may make one extra attack with one natural or manufactured weapon. The attack is made using the creature's full base attack bonus, plus any modifiers appropriate to the situation. (This effect is not cumulative with similar effects, such as that provided by a speed weapon, nor does it actually grant an extra action, so you can't use it to cast a second spell or otherwise take an extra action in the round.) A hasted creature gains a +1 bonus on attack rolls and a +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves. Any condition that makes you lose your Dexterity bonus to Armor Class (if any) also makes you lose dodge bonuses.
All of the hasted creature's modes of movement (including land movement, burrow, climb, fly, and swim) increase by 30 feet, to a maximum of twice the subject's normal speed using that form of movement. This increase counts as an enhancement bonus, and it affects the creature's jumping distance as normal for increased speed. Multiple haste effects don't stack. Haste dispels and counters slow.
Ifyou have magic circle it's this, but also affects those within 10 feet.
School: abjuration [good]
Level: cleric/oracle 1, inquisitor 1, paladin 1, sorcerer/wizard 1, summoner 1
Casting Time: 1 standard action
Components: V, S, M/DF
Range: touch
Targets: creature touched
Duration: 1 min./level (D) (D)
Saving Throw: Will negates (harmless)
Spell Resistance: no; see text
This spell wards a creature from attacks by evil creatures, from mental control, and from summoned creatures. It creates a magical barrier around the subject at a distance of 1 foot. The barrier moves with the subject and has three major effects.
First, the subject gains a +2 deflection bonus to AC and a +2 resistance bonus on saves. Both these bonuses apply against attacks made or effects created by evil creatures.
Second, the subject immediately receives another saving throw (if one was allowed to begin with) against any spells or effects that possess or exercise mental control over the creature (including enchantment [charm] effects and enchantment [compulsion] effects such as charm person, command, and dominate person). This saving throw is made with a +2 morale bonus, using the same DC as the original effect.
If successful, such effects are suppressed for the duration of this spell. The effects resume when the duration of this spell expires.
While under the effects of this spell, the target is immune to any new attempts to possess or exercise mental control over the target.
This spell does not expel a controlling life force (such as a ghost or spellcaster using magic jar), but it does prevent them from controlling the target. This second effect only functions against spells and effects created by evil creatures or objects, subject to GM discretion.
Third, the spell prevents bodily contact by evil summoned creatures. This causes the natural weapon attacks of such creatures to fail and the creatures to recoil if such attacks require touching the warded creature. Summoned creatures that are not evil are immune to this effect. The protection against contact by summoned creatures ends if the warded creature makes an attack against or tries to force the barrier against the blocked creature. Spell resistance can allow a creature to overcome this protection and touch the warded creature.
For Darnak
Displacement
School: illusion (glamer)
Level: bard 3, sorcerer/wizard 3, alchemist 3, summoner 3, magus 3
Casting Time: 1 standard action
Components: V, M (a small loop of leather)
Range: touch
Targets: creature touched
Duration: 1 round/level (D)
Saving Throw: Will negates (harmless)
Spell Resistance: yes (harmless)
The subject of this spell appears to be about 2 feet away from its true location. The creature benefits from a 50% miss chance as if it had total concealment. Unlike actual total concealment, displacement does not prevent enemies from targeting the creature normally. True seeing reveals its true location and negates the miss chance.
AC= 28(Magical Vestment), +5(Deflection, Shield of Faith), +4(Natural Armor), +1(Haste), +5(Sacred, Protection Jdg)= 43 total
Melee Attack: 22 base , +6 (Luck , Divine Power), +5(Sacred, Justice), +1(Haste), -1(Righetous Might)= 33 total
Ranged Attack: 20 base, +6(Luck, Divine Power), +5(Sacred, Justice), +1(Haste), -1(Righteous Might) = 31 total
Melee Damage: 2d6+9 base, +6(Luck, Divine Power), +9(Sacred, Destruction)= +24 total
Ranged Damage: 1d8+2 base, +2(Str, Righteous Might), +6(Luck, Divine Power), +9(Sacred, Destruction)= +19 total
All Sacred bonus increase by 1 vs Evil Outsiders due to Favored Judgement.
Other Defenses: DR 10/Evil, 20% Concealment, 50% chance to avoid a Crit or Sneak attack. AC vs Critical Hit Confirms = 48. Stalwart(Evasion for Fort and Will). Acid, Cold, Elec Res 5, Fire Res 10. Cannot be flanked(Countless Eyes), HP 218.
Spells per day 1: 5, 2: 4, 3: 5, 4: 5, 5: 3, 6: 4
::I'd like to see Darnak with wings. I think they would fit his angelic disposition::
Darnak mentally grunts at Thad.
::"I'm not becomin' some dragon. I leave that ta Sparel. And I'm not resistant ta acid, elf. I got no place left ta put your ring that helps block it, so let's hope I can dodge it properly. But I'll take your displacement."::
::If Akor insist on talking with the dragon then I'll wait close by and out of sight before attacking when the time is right. Wait, is there a right time to come within range of a great wyrm's fanged maw? Ah well, either way I'll be as close as I can.::
Malak is an elf of opportunity and doesnt have really anything to prepare. He'll stay out of sight until the dragon is sighted before doing anything.
Stealth -
::If Akor insist on talking with the dragon then I'll wait close by and out of sight before attacking when the time is right. Wait, is there a right time to come within range of a great wyrm's fanged maw? Ah well, either way I'll be as close as I can.::
Malak is an elf of opportunity and doesnt have really anything to prepare. He'll stay out of sight until the dragon is sighted before doing anything.
Stealth - 1d20 + 48 + 4
::Just don't talk too long. My spells won't last forever. If you insist on talking to the great wyrm that enslaved people and roosted in the demon tree for awhile then at least make it short. I think you'll get a good feel for it's disposition quickly enough.::
After about seven minutes, the party can hear trees and bushes rustling as something large and heavy moving through the woods. Within a few moments, the Daggers can tell it's not one massive creature but several large creatures moving through the woods.
Those hiding in the trees can see that large treants, four of them to be exact, are moving toward the spot where the horn sounded. They'll arrive in the clearing where the party is in about six rounds (36 seconds).
After about seven minutes, the party can hear trees and bushes rustling as something large and heavy moving through the woods. Within a few moments, the Daggers can tell it's not one massive creature but several large creatures moving through the woods.
Those hiding in the trees can see that large treants, four of them to be exact, are moving toward the spot where the horn sounded. They'll arrive in the clearing where the party is in about six rounds (36 seconds).
::Treants? Looks like we may have to take the fight to the dragon after all. I'd recommend avoiding a fight until we actually see the dragon. No reason to give any more warning than necessary. ::
::Fight or Flight? We should be able to avoid these barky fellows if we move fast.::
::Fight or Flight? We should be able to avoid these barky fellows if we move fast.::
::It also appears as though we have time on our side. The hostages are safe enough for the time being as thralls. I havent seen any evidence that he's eating them or anything. After all a living thrall is far more useful for bringing food than being food. So that's promising.::
::Fight or Flight? We should be able to avoid these barky fellows if we move fast.::::It also appears as though we have time on our side. The hostages are safe enough for the time being as thralls. I havent seen any evidence that he's eating them or anything. After all a living thrall is far more useful for bringing food than being food. So that's promising.::
::It may be prudent to keep our presence unknown and gather some intel about the dragons forces and defenses. Of course we'll need to keep those two that saw us captive, but that shouldn't be much of an issue. We can store them in the magnificent mansion. Thoughts?::
::"It would be best to try to flush out the dragon from its lair. We can see what kind of minions it throws our way and destroy or incapacitate them until it comes out to talk to us properly. I don't know how much intel we can get on the dragon magically, but we can be relatively certain that it can do the same on us"::
::"I say we either speak with the treants, or melt into the trees and follow them back to the dragon and gather some intel. If the dragon doesn't come when the horn is blown, perhaps there is another way to lure him out"::
::"Aye. We don't want ta be fightin' the dragon in his own home. And I think it's sendin' its minions at us now. As for speakin' to these trees or not, I'm not so sure they're here ta be talkin'. But ya better decide quickly on what ya want ta do, Akor; they're almost here. I'm also for storin' those two in the mansion. They can't hurt anyone in there. Mainly themselves."::