Eberron - Echoes of the Past (Inactive)

Game Master Dennis Harry

Frank dismounts. He jerks his head towards the corpses and Broulnindre dismounts too. Putting down her acid flask, she helps Frank search the bodies for a couple of shovels.
"Would it be in poor taste to search these guys for supplies?"

Meridian shakes her head, "Not to my eyes. They have no need of anthing they have, and if we do it is better that it serve the living."

Gauntlet shrugs.

"They were Brelish soldiers. Somehow being of use after their death could mean something to them in their afterlife as long as they do not rise as some sort of horrific undead instead. I do not object really, as long as you help me bury them too. Or should we try and burn them? That might be safer. The down side is a fire could draw predators and other enemies. Burial seems safest for now. We should also note any personal items or identification markers for return to Sharn for official counting among the MIA lost to the military."

Without a word, Viorr dismounts and begins to help dig.

If they don't rot burning might indeed be better. The fog should cover at least the smoke of the fire and we could shield the flame at least a bit.

Kana comments from her horse, leaning forward in a comfortable pose with her hands folded over the saddle.

Sharon from her perch on the wagon and says quietly"How did they died? Can some get a sample? Like a hair...or skin?

She takes out a sample jar...

"Kana's right," Aerin said, sounding sad and grim. "Also, digging will take forever."

The fog is the BORDER of the Mournland as I understand it. It is not prevalent in the Mournland itself in my understanding, although I could be wrong.

Without looking up Gauntlet replies, voice as emotionless as usual.

"If you are afraid of it taking too long, then help us. Otherwise keep an eye out for...whatever is here that could be dangerous while we finish."

Gauntlet continues to prepare the dead for burial, digging semi-shallow graves and collecting large rocks to place on top of them once laid to rest.

Zabeth keeps her opinion to herself, and simply nods...
"I'll keep an eye out."
She walks her horse slowly around the perimeter, and scans the horizons with her pot-bellied bird flitting around her.

perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13

Sharon puts away the sample jar and keeps her head down...kinda embarrassed by being ignored.

You should speak up and demand attention Talia insists in her head.

No...it is not important...i don't want to offend anybody

Aerin sighed and got down off the wagon to help. She passed Sharon and gave her a little bump with her hip. "Just do it."

Kana thinks for a moment, already moving to step down from her horse, as she watches Madam Zabeth, who seems more busy playing with her ear rings than paying attention to the surroundings.

Thanks, i'll pass. I'm not the heavy labour type, probably would just stand in the way. I'll still honor the circumstances in my way and help Zabeth. You can probably work better if you all take your shirts off.

While passing Aerin she asks: You look like it's bad that i'm right? Hope my words will bring you more joy soon.

She guides her horse to a spot where she has everything in view and begins to hum a melancholic melody fitting the eerie situation but still giving you comfort.

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22

the Mournland - Twenty Eighth Day of Dravago

The dead do not rise as the group begins digging to bury the dead. Most don either leather armor or chain mail, all in good condition. Their weapons range from short swords and daggers to longswords to hammer and mace. None appear exceptional in make but all are sturdy weapons should someone be looking for something reliable.

Rations and water skins as well as gear for "roughing it" can be found on the backs of most of the soldiers.

Do you want to do a deep search for any possible coins?

As Zabeth looks around the gloom of the Mournland she sees little in the way of threats.

It takes nearly two hours to dig the graves deep enough to properly bury the dead. If it is possible, the sky manages to darken further, what little "daylight" there is may be fading soon.

Sharon will sigh and timidly take some samples. She also looks for what killed them...

After that she will climb back into the wagon and help keep a lookout.

Heal Roll to Determine Cause of Death: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25

And now for perception...

Perception Roll: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24

Frank and Broulnindre work together closely to ... rescue the trail rations and occasional tent, piling the material away from the corpses.
They take the liberty of searching the pockets of the bodies before he dumps them into their new graves.
Frank & Broulnindre will take a few coins out of the pockets of the ones they personally bury :3

EE is about to search for signs that could tell what killed them when the shy Elf woman finally decides to do it herself. Not wanting to break her burst of boldness, he let's her do, and confirms she's good at it.

Perception because not digging, Inspiration: 1d20 + 11 + 1d6 ⇒ (18) + 11 + (3) = 32

<Some creatures approaching, trying to sneak on us. Beware.>

Meridian keeps watch as her companions work.

Perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26.

"Yes, I see them. Can you tell what they are, EE?"

Hostile. I bet they are hostile. Good thing i'm not the only one seeing them, already thought i'm halluzinating.
Kana stirs in the saddle of her horse.
Maybe you want to stop digging and put your shirts and armor on again, at least for a moment? We might find out what killed them.

Frank groans at Kana's shirt comment, then picks his loaded heavy crossbow back up.

Broulnindre giggles and finds the acid flask she had put down before looking around to find the incoming creatures.

Gauntlet merely stops and stands up straight.

Turning in the direction of the possible enemies, Gauntlet un-clouds his mind and pictures an enormous two-handed blade, 'wrapping' his hands around the nothingness that then becomes something.

Bits of shadow, dust, and similar things that can only be interpreted by the eye rather than seen, seem to gather suddenly around Gauntlet and coalesce into a warrior's functional two-handed sword in his outstretched metal hands. The blade is a dull flat-black and so it does not shine like normal metal.

Spending 3 Pool points and a Standard action to summon a +2 Two-Handed Sword Mindblade. Did we rest and regain spells yet? Or are we still depleted?

"Any idea what they are?"

I'm just hoping my roll is high enough to tell us or give us a hint of what they are. Is about the highest I can roll. When the GM comes in, let's see what he's got to tell us.

"Ah. Well, hardly surprising," Viorr mutters, laying down the plank he had been using as an improvised shovel and drawing his blade.

Zabeth dismounts and readies her crossbow, then gives her horse a pat and a few soothing words.

the Mournland - Twenty Eighth Day of Dravago

Sharon retrieves her "samples" and experiments at the rear of the wagon as much of the group digs. Her findings are interesting in that she can determine absolutely nothing about the cause of their death. In fact, the corpses appear to have died just before the group arrived. The wounds were fresh, the decomposition that should have naturally occurred simply did not. The smell associated with such a corpse also was non-existent. Quite the mystery, perhaps more samples should be taken to conduct further research once outside of this place and in a full lab.

The dig done, with only the bodies now to be moved, the group receives some visitors.

Their attempts at stealth are abandoned as the group moves towards confrontation, the creatures fan out to surround you all. However, their numbers are not overwhelming. A dozen in all, they look like skeletal wolves.

Suddenly, they charge!

Round 1
Aerin - GO!
Wolves (12)
The Balance of the Group

"Didn't someone say to keepwatch for undead? I remember someone specifically mentioning that." Aerin griped. She ran towards the wagon to try to keep the horses under control The last thing they needed is spooked horses leavin g them stranded in the mournlands.

Moving to the wagon, maintaining control of the horses with Handle Animal. Drawing moonblade as I run.

the Mournland - Twenty Eighth Day of Dravago

Aerin manages to secure the horses as the wolves close in!

The wolves, or what remains of them, move in quickly. Perhaps a long time since their last hunt has made them rusty? All of the assailants but those attacking Dev and Meridian miss their marks.

Dev takes a bite on the leg. 3 damage.

Meridian's bite wound is particularly nasty and on her hip. 9 damage.

Round 1
The Balance of the Group - GO!

Round 2
Aerin - GO!
Wolves (12)
The Balance of the Group

Swinging from the hip, Guantlet silently reaches out at the wolf's muzzle with his large blade, testing its defensiveness.

+2 Mindblade (Greatsword): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14
Damage(Magic): 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (1, 2) + 5 = 8

Viorr sets his blade spinning, striking at the wolf-corpse from several angles.

1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14
1d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4 slashing
1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5 slashing

Meridian snarls in pain, and reacts savagely with claws and fangs.

Claw: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18.
Damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6.

Claw: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14.
Damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6.

Bite: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25.
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7.

Zabeth drops her crossbow, and draws her cane. With a little spin, she deftly slashes at the skeletal wolf biting at her.
1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25
slashing damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
critconfirm: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22
crit damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

Frank steps back in surprise and fires his crossbow before slinging it over his back.

Crossbow vs skeletal wolf 5: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21
Damage (P): 1d10 ⇒ 2

5' step back
SA: fire (43+1 -> 43 bolts)
MA: sheath weapon

"Yas! New playmates!"
Broulnindre shouts excitedly before dropping the flask of acid and swiping right back at the abomination.
Claw vs Skeletal wolf 6: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23
Damage (B&S): 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
Claw vs Skeletal wolf 6: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16
Damage (B&S): 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Free action: drop the acid (will it do a point of acid to B and the wolf or stay intact?)
Full attack!

EE graciously steps aside, evading the wolf, and quickly thrusts with his rapier in return, moving his body in different directions to drive the beast's attention.

Feint (Move Action): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 19
Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14
Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7 +1d6 ⇒ 4 if Feint is successful

Those we were digging graves for were meant with undead! Not some other band coming around! We discovered them though and i told you once i saw them. Now let's get rid of them! Put the dead back to dead!

Knowledge Religion: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

Kana's words inspire you and have a feelable effect on your combat abilities. Inspire Courage +2
She guides her horse 15 feet away from the dead wolf and draws her spear of elven making, swinging it around grace- and skillfully.
It looks a bit like in a theatre.

Aerin tossed her blade at the dead wolf closing in on her and winced as she began feeling the pain of her packmates' wounds.

Attack: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22
Slashing damage: 1d4 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

Meridian heals 5 points from Aerin's Life Link.

attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22

damage: 1d12 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10

Pink Eye leaps up and wacks a wolf with reach

Tenzo stands next to Pink Eye and use combat reflexes to attack any wolves who come with reach as he is on guard right now.

attack aoo 1: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19

damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

he has three more aoo's

Dev grunts as he takes the hit from the wolf and grits his teeth. He tumbles backwards and steps a knee up. Unleashing the barely-bound energy from his mind, Dev channels the power at the wolf pelting it with bullets of force.

Ranged Touch, Surge Blast: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 6 + 2 = 17
Force damage: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 6) = 8

the Mournland - Twenty Eighth Day of Dravago

Through the earth next to Pink-Eye emerges a creature, instead of attacking the Minotaur it guards his left flank! The Minotaur and his new companion strike down the first of the skeletons that have closed in.

Sharon draws her rapier and strikes 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19 - Damage 1d6 ⇒ 3

Meridian, snarling in rage unleashes fury upon the skeletal wolf and it collapses into a pile of bones.

Zabeth slash smacks the creature in exactly the right place, it's skull splits in two in a hairline fracture and the rest of the body falls with it.

Electric Eye's feint catches the skeleton unawares and it too returns to where it belonged.

The attacks of the rest of the companions land causing structural damage to the skeletons but does not cause the rest to falter. B's acid harms both her and the foe but even it does not falter.

They press their attacks uncaring at the fate of their fallen comrades only seeking to fill their eternally empty bellies as they sought to do in life, so they do in death.

Dev is bitten once again. 6 damage.

As are Frank and Aerin. 3 damage each.

Round 2
The Balance of the Group - GO!

Round 3
Aerin - GO!
Wolves (8)
The Balance of the Group

Frank pulls out a club from his Handy Haversack and, gripping it in both hands, starts swinging.
Club vs Skeletal Wolf + inspire courage: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 5 + 2 = 16
Damage (B) + inspire courage: 1d6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 2 = 10

MA: draw club
SA: attack

Broulnindre ignores the acid that she spilt on herself and the undead creature.
"Hoi, diz iz a great place, yah?" she gleefully calls out as she continues to duck, weave, and swipe.
T/N: "Hey, this is a great place, yeah?"
Claw vs wolf + inspire courage: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 5 + 2 = 24
Damage (B&S): 1d3 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 2 = 4
Claw vs wolf + inspire courage: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 5 + 2 = 16
Damage (B&S): 1d3 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 2 = 6

FRA: full attack

Pink Eye and his new flank buddy attack again

handle animal: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23

attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16

damage: 1d12 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17

attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14

damage: 1d8 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13

Tenzo attacks and stays alert for any attacks against himself or Pinkeye ready to use combat reflexes

EE approaches the closest wolf and tries to deliver a deadly strike again! He elegantly moves all the way to get its flank, allowing the wolf to retaliate but capitalising on it opening its defenses...

Wolf gets an AoO, EE gets +3 AC due to Mobility. All squares passed through by EE count as having an ally for flanking purposes (Sudden Flank).

Rapier, flanking, Inspire Courage: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 7 + 2 + 2 = 12
Damage: 1d6 + 4 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 2 + (6) = 15

Suddenly realizing he was fighting more skeletons, Gauntlet dismisses his massive blade (free action) into shadowy vapor, then swinging with his large fist at his target again...

Slam Attack!: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
Damage(Adamantine): 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Viorr shifts his blade to be held only in his left hand, unused. With his right, he draws the mace at this belt and strikes again.

1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15
1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Zabeth quickly surveys the scene, then scrambles to assist Sharon.
cane+inspire courage + flanking: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25
slashing damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

As she spits bone fragments onto the ground, electricity begins to arc around Meridian's body. It travels along her limbs and down her arms where it gathers in her hands. Meridian thrusts both hands at the skeletal wolf attacking Aerin and lightning arcs out toward it.

Ranged touch. -4 for firing into melee.
Maelstrom Blast: 1d20 + 5 - 4 ⇒ (20) + 5 - 4 = 21.
Confirm Critical: 1d20 + 5 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 5 - 4 = 4. Prolly not....
Damage (electricity): 4d8 ⇒ (8, 4, 7, 6) = 25.

I'm going to guess Meridian just blew up the wolf attacking me. So, I'll concentrate on healing.

Aerin winced as the wolf got ahold of her, and gave Meridian a surprised look when lightning arced through it. "Thanks!" She gave the horses a command to stay, and ran up behind Dev.

Cure Light Wounds on Dev: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

My current life link list is Meridian, Frank, Zabeth, and Kana. If any of you have taken more then 5 damage, you heal 5 and I take it. Just let me know so I can keep track of my HP