Valgrymr's Homebrew.

Game Master Valegrim

In Drow Sign back:

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Llvenoc wrote:

In Drow Sign to Jewel

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I am very quiet for a minute before replying back to the Jewel in drow sign.

Jewel

I listen to Thoron, and his description of the hole. Very well then. Lets just move forward. I suggest the warriors make a defensive front, with Astinos at the point. He is the best armoured of us and will be the linchpin in this defense.

you find two other hidden doors on the south wall; not secret mind you; hidden like the one that Nebibit was in.

insided the room you unlocked for Neb; you see several snake holes.

with your search; you find a nice 20" long throwing dagger in the sand; looks light and very sharp; no rust.

I pick up the unusual long dagger and realize that it is well balanced for throwing. I wipe off the remaining bone chips and dust that might be clinging to the blade. (internal thought) Hum no rust that's unusual for how long this must have been lying here. I move back into the room and examine the heft and weight, make a couple attack moves into the air. Then I move back about 10' from the open wooden door and throw the dagger at the center of the door picking out a knot in the wood as the target. attack 17+10+4 fystors spell+2 cat's grace=33+ any pluses of the weapon damage 3+3str+1being with in 30' of target+4 fystors spell=11+bonus of weapon.

From Jewel:

Namaste, perhaps you were not listening; is Doom is Godlike and very likely to be more powerful on other planes; putting someone with this Doom; which is one of the most powerful spells I have ever witnessed and my father is an Archmage and I traveled with Archmage Fystor for nearly a year and know Emperor Sebastion personally, that Doom spell is likely to pull some very very nasty thing from somewhere across the planes.

Here is something you dont know that perhaps would help put this in perspective. For nearly 12 years a Greater Bone Devil has stalked and tried to kill High Priest Kojan; it has hurt and killed many of his comrades, Balfic Graa included was many times greatly wounded and once killed by this devil. It lurks on a plane nearby seeking weakness and vulnerability. It has scouts and much varied company. Since Kojan is here; not very far away; please consider that a Greater Bone Devil would rip through that hole and destroy them casting their broken bodies at the feet of Kojan and then excaping his fury; sure, they would probably get ressurected, but it sounds very unpleasant.

Thoronhen may be able to add to this; his guild keeps and passes information of various movers and shakers in the world; and nobody shakes like Kojan.

LLevenoc; is this a joke; do you desire their deaths; Lolth would be proud.

<thoronhen; dc 17 gather info about Kojan (12+ racial mod and differing continent>

Gather info 8(4 ranks + 4 stats) + 4 fystors spell+ 14=26

the dagger humms a little when swung; when thrown it goes right through the door; you will have to find it to throw it again.

Valegrim wrote:

you find two other hidden doors on the south wall; not secret mind you; hidden like the one that Nebibit was in.

insided the room you unlocked for Neb; you see several snake holes.

with your search; you find a nice 20" long throwing dagger in the sand; looks light and very sharp; no rust.

I pick up the unusual long dagger and realize that it is well balanced for throwing. I wipe off the remaining bone chips and dust that might be clinging to the blade. (internal thought) Hum no rust that's unusual for how long this must have been lying here. I move back into the room and examine the heft and weight, make a couple attack moves into the air. Then I move back about 10' from the open wooden door and throw the dagger at the center of the door picking out a knot in the wood as the target. attack 17+10+4 fystors spell+2 cat's grace=33+ any pluses of the weapon damage 3+3str+1being with in 30' of target+4 fystors spell=11+bonus of weapon.

Valegrim wrote:

Thoronhen:

Spoiler:

You can confirm from news from your guild that a Bone Devil often lurks close by and attacks Kojan and anyone nearby; has caused several deaths; typical mode of attack is to start with Ice Storm. It has also gated in many other devils and orders them to attack the most hurt and weakest. You have also heard rumor that you cannot confirm that the source of this emnity was from a magical deck of cards.

<thoronhen; dc 17 gather info about Kojan (12+ racial mod and differing continent>

Gather info 8(4 ranks + 4 stats) + 4 fystors spell+ 14=26

Namaste, where do ye want us to be? I would suggest those with the doom be in the middle and be the best guarded.

I would like to know everyones position; if you are getting in a formation and what is in your hands; I assume Decidio is currently carrying nothing or maybe the empty holy water vail; and Iunius is carrying just a light rod from Kenembi.

I am carrying Namastes quarterstaff. I will be on the left side of the formation.

I will be next to Namaste.

the dagger humms a little when swung; when thrown it goes right through the door; you will have to find it to throw it again.

I give a low whistle and go search for the dagger Spot 12(9 ranks + 3 stats)+4 fystors spell+12=28

ThoronHen wrote:

Valegrim wrote:

Thoronhen:

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<thoronhen; dc 17 gather info about Kojan (12+ racial mod and differing continent>

Gather info 8(4 ranks + 4 stats) + 4 fystors spell+ 14=26

A Bone Devil does often lurk close by and attacks Kojan and anyone nearby.Death is often the result from anyone nearby. Typically mode of attack is to start with Ice Storm. It has also gated in many other devils and orders them to attack the most hurt and weakest. There is a rumor that this came about through a magical deck of cards.

I would like to know everyones position; if you are getting in a formation and what is in your hands; I assume Decidio is currently carrying nothing or maybe the empty holy water vail; and Iunius is carrying just a light rod from Kenembi.

I would suggest that Grymbol be on the right side of Astinos, Namaste right behind him. Nebibit on her left and Kemnebi behind her with me beside him. I have my xbow out but have the dagger when i find it in my belt ready to draw.

I will take the point in the formation, shield in one hand, adamantine short sword in the other.

it is stuck in the back wall of the room into the stone and mortar wall; when you grab it and pull; it humms a little and comes out easily.

your roll should have been Search not Spot; but used your same roll number; was ok.

Valegrim wrote:

the dagger humms a little when swung; when thrown it goes right through the door; you will have to find it to throw it again.

I give a low whistle and go search for the dagger Spot 12(9 ranks + 3 stats)+4 fystors spell+12=28

ok; Jewel stands behind Namaste; and Ms. Decidio and Ms. Iunius shrug and stand behind the Jewel; I am guessing Thoronhen is at the very rear; Am guessing; but is the Raven and his three skeletons going to be behind Thoronhen? keep him from getting gacked in the rear hehe

ok; Just let me know spacing between characters; are you all in 5 ft squares adjoined or anyone spaced out?

Also; let me know when you go forward.

Nebibit will be next to Kemnebi slightly in front of him.

Nebibit will be next to Kemnebi slightly in front of him.

Sounds good!

Kemnebi takes his place in line, gripping his gleaming staff nervously in his gloved hands, his eyes darting about...

"Oh, it looks like we are moving along now. The game is finally beginning and my feathers are all a tingle with excitement." Pauses for a moment. "I hope there are some pretty baubbles for my collection." She reaches under her wing again and from apparently no where pulls out a small sack and hands it to one of the skeletons she is not riding.

Gives it a mental command to pick up any pretty baubbles along the way, but not get more than 30' behind the last person. Also guard last person. The other skeleton gets the gaurd last person and stay within 30'

"That should do it."

Kalona will ride the other skeleton and move up and down the line as she has an interest or wants to converse with someone, unless someone stops her or the passage doesn't permit it. In that case she will be back with the other skeletons. You can randomly roll who she is chatting with at the moment, if something comes up.

Her chatting is pretty much just small talk or maybe a game of "I spy...". It just met to pass the time and perhaps find out a little bit about her companions.

For her part anyone listening or chatting with her will be able to determine she comes from the Southern Continental Shelf and has spent a great deal of time with the humans there, who are apparently a tribal society. She has lots of stories to tell and is a good story teller. If there are areas of interest expressed by someone she gladly spends time talking about it. She also enjoys listening to the stories of others if any are offered up. In general she is friendly and not bothered by any gloominess of the region or her companions.

Raven; you may join me; it would be nice to have someone interesting to talk to.

Raven; you may join me; it would be nice to have someone interesting to talk to.

"It would be my pleasure. Though please, I am called Kalona." She leaves the skeleton who still walks along side, Jewel. She also notes the accesories Jewel is wearing and asks non-prying questions/comments about what is that and wear did you get this and how nice those look. Of course if Jewel prefers other conversation Kalona will oblige.

Jewel will chat with Kalona quietly; telling of the Order of the Mask and its history if Kalona wished to know.

Ok; here is how peeps are arranged if I have it right;

Atinos; followed by Namaste with Llvenoc on her left and Grmyble and Nebbenit;( Grymble a bit Ahead of her as he is short but not quite up to first rank with Astinos; but can be with a couple steps) on her right; Namaste followed by Kenembi with Ms. Iunius and Ms. Decidio on his left and right <lucky guy>; Kenembi followed by Jewel with Kaloni sharing the same square; Jewel followed by Thoronhen with his x bow ready; and the three skellies in a triangle behind him.

in this formation; the party is 35' long with everyone having a 5' square (except jewel and kaloni who share one).

the formation is 15' wide.

Ok; if there is no adjustment; I assume the party is going forward.

I would like and initiative roll from each person; and three spot rolls; and two miscellaneous rolls that I can use for any special skills a character might have that applies for me to mention something.

Ok; if there is no adjustment; I assume the party is going forward.

I would like and initiative roll from each person; and three spot rolls; and two miscellaneous rolls that I can use for any special skills a character might have that applies for me to mention something.

Init d20=13+7+4(fystors spell)=24 Spot rolls d20=20, 2, 11+4+4(fystors spell)=28,10,19. Misc rolls d20=2,15. Wow my dice are all over the place. I am fine where I am in the formation.

init: 1d20+8+4(Fystor)=28, spot: 1d20+4+4(Fystor)=11,20,19, random: nat 20,7

ok you guys; Greater Heroism is the spell Fystor cast and that spell doesnt say anything about adding to initiative; pg 240 PH; as far as I know; only the people who recieved Cat's Grace from Lorm have their dex temperarily increased therefore have a higher init from the dex bonus.

ok you guys; Greater Heroism is the spell Fystor cast and that spell doesnt say anything about adding to initiative; pg 240 PH; as far as I know; only the people who recieved Cat's Grace from Lorm have their dex temperarily increased therefore have a higher init from the dex bonus.

Then my init is a 20.

unless he cast some other spell I dont know about or forgot...

Okay;

Inits: 8+3=11
Spot: 19, 18, 12; +11=30, 29, 23
Misc: 16, 10

Initative

1 d 20 + 5=19

Spot checks

1 d 20 + 3 + 4=22

1 d 20 + 3 + 4=26

1 d 20 + 3 + 4=18

Miscellaneous

1 d 20=14

1 d 20=18

Chancellor's Wrath; who is this chancellor Namaste?

"Lady Decidio, the Chancellor, as he calls himself, is an archdevil, I believe. He is the mouthpiece for the Ruler of Hell. Do not fear, nobody has bargained away their souls, and if there are any souls endangered from our alliance, it is mine alone. In this war, at least, our goal is common among theirs. Like us, they wish to see Order preserved and halt the extinguishing of the sun, though no doubt for their own ends, I'm sure."

Initiative: 1d20 + 4 (Cat's Grace)=24

Random: 1d20=16
Random: 1d20=9

Yes, we will be moving forward. With space so limited inside the hole, we might as well all stay outside it, unless you want to put the "calendar girls" in there.

Ok; the party moves forward; I am guessing toward the two towers and the tunnelway out.

you move along; crossing the darkened sand and between the warrior skeletons; you see them much closer; most to be gnolls among the spearmen; the sword and shield skeletons are humans.

They do not move a stitch as you walk between them; nor do any in the tower fire upon you and no clamor of the gongs.

The as the party passes between the towers and into the tunnel beyond which leaves the sand and becomes worked rock and brick; the sounds of the waterfall begin to rapidly fade and the sounds of the party sound in your ears; mostly the jingling of armor and armored feet on stone. At this time I believe Ms. Iunius is carrying the light; I think the rod from Kenembi; though there was some talk of a different light.

The tunnel has brick and mortar walls; each brick is 1 ft by 2ft and the cieling is arched. Every twenty ft or so is a buttress archway for extra support that comes out about 2ft from the wall and is 4 ft wide.

This tunnel 75 ft and comes to a T and continues left and right; the hallway is 15ft wide and 20ft high.

to the right; sounds of combat can be heard; no screams; but the sound of weapon on weapon the the shatter of dry bones .

the place smells dry and dusty; a foreboding feeling of evil pervades...

the hall is dry and fairly clean with a few rats, spiders and arachnids.

What does the party do?

"Jewel and Llvenoc, if I am not mistaken, spiders and arachnids are the favored creatures of your Queen, no? Are either of you possessed of the ability to communicate with them?"

"Jewel and Llvenoc, if I am not mistaken, spiders and arachnids are the favored creatures of your Queen, no? Are either of you possessed of the ability to communicate with them?"

In the Mindlink I don't have the ability to communicate with spiders. I am able to train more intelligent breeds. Guard, Attack, Sit etc. Large spiders I can train to be riding mounts, though that is alot of work.

to the right; sounds of combat can be heard; no screams; but the sound of weapon on weapon the the shatter of dry bones .

Listen check; Roll 15 +16= 31

Any additional sounds that may give a clue to who or what is fighting what (probably skeletons vs ????).

I'll send the psicrystal scurrying down the hallways to the right, towards the conflict, see what's in there. Hopefully, they won't detect it, being a construct, but I can see through its "eyes," as it were.

Kemnebi glances at who he is in line with, and straightens up just a bit taller. His canines gleam in the light of the wand as he smiles/smirks. Just a little.

Lucky guy indeed! June still has the light wand. Kemnebi readies his crossbow (loads it with a bolt, but resets the safety and lets it hang on his shoulder by it's strap) As he carries his staff, expecting it to be more useful against undead.

Init: (D20+5+4 Cat's Grace)=1d20+9=29, Spot; (+2, +4 Fystor)=1d20+6=10, 1d20+6=26, 1d20+6=13, General: 1d20=12, 1d20=11

Initiative 1d20+6=23; Spotx3 1d20+6(spell bonus)=7,22,14; misc 1d20=15,10

Decidio Decendo Cessi wrote:

Chancellor's Wrath; who is this chancellor Namaste?

"Lady Decidio, the Chancellor, as he calls himself, is an archdevil, I believe. He is the mouthpiece for the Ruler of Hell. Do not fear, nobody has bargained away their souls, and if there are any souls endangered from our alliance, it is mine alone. In this war, at least, our goal is common among theirs. Like us, they wish to see Order preserved and halt the extinguishing of the sun, though no doubt for their own ends, I'm sure."

"That is funny Namaste. I can tell this game is going to be the best yet. I wonder who will show up next..."

After the sounds of fighting can be heard.

"Hehe, that must be them, what bizarre dynamic might they bring. I havent been this thrilled in a decade. I so shall look for some proper gifts for my human friend...hmmm...what do spirits eat anyway..."

Through the mindlink
Namaste

Lolth is dead; she has no influence here; I see no divine or arcan magic on these bugs; if I do; I will let you know if that is your desire; even my own personal guardian is no longer under her influence. These are just ordinary creatures living their lives.

They dont have minds as you and I; no higher function and no real memory; what is it you wish to ask them? Keep in mind they speak in terms of hunting and food and procreation; rats are not my thing though; you need a gnome to speak to such things.

"Jewel and Llvenoc, if I am not mistaken, spiders and arachnids are the favored creatures of your Queen, no? Are either of you possessed of the ability to communicate with them?"

consider that most undead are completely silent; and the lack of screams; probably skeletons and zombies, doesnt sound like much as the moment; you do hear low grunts and snarls in a language you do not speak (out of range of your item)

Valegrim wrote:

to the right; sounds of combat can be heard; no screams; but the sound of weapon on weapon the the shatter of dry bones .

Listen check; Roll 15 +16= 31

Any additional sounds that may give a clue to who or what is fighting what (probably skeletons vs ????).

how far do you send it and how far can you see through its eyes?

I'll send the psicrystal scurrying down the hallways to the right, towards the conflict, see what's in there. Hopefully, they won't detect it, being a construct, but I can see through its "eyes," as it were.

Well said Astinos; I too fear for her. The Chancellor has destroyed so many and is unimaginably subtle; just talking to him corrupts the mortal spirit.

Through the mindlink

Namaste
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What was that Kalona, who must be them and what must they bring?

What was that Kalona, who must be them and what must they bring?

I was just wondering who would show up next. This group is very different from what I am use too and the beliefs that fly in the face of reality will undoubtably make for quite a bit of entertainment. I just thought that such a group would encounter all sorts of unusual things or even the usual things and see them different. So I was wondering who we would encounter next and what sort of dynamic that being would bring that would affect this group. And here we have a fight up ahead.

Given Namaste's thoughts on this archdevil, whoever is fighting the skeleton's must of course be an ally since they would have the same goal. So I thought this must be the next being and I am wondering what they are like. Its clear that the next being is alive, but I dont recognize the language they are using yet...a bit out of range I think.

I was wondering; I kept smelling the Infernal realm; thought it was that room or something in it; I didnt realize our now proclaimed leader is guided by the Infernal realm; hmm; how do you feel about that my Mage Hero Kenembi?

<Nods> I thought it was from Thoronhen from contact from the surface creatures. It certainly should concern us; the taint; hmm.

also, what the heck where all those wererats, some came down here; and a Margoyle that controls them; I am confused. Nobody attacked the Margoyle; they are abyssal; born of the 3rd plane but home on this plane now; entirely evil; I dont understand.

what thinks you about his my Paladin?