GM CariMac's Tyranny of the Winds (Inactive)

Game Master CariMac

Leyten rubs his shoulder - a painful reminder of his first failed attempt at "flying."

"We might as well open it," he says as he joins his comrades. "Anyone have tools, or feel like flexing big muscles? I could always try sarcasm to cut through the lock...."

Osten sizes up the lock before trying to sheer it off.
STR: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21

“Oh my, I think the big muscle man over there is way ahead of you Lenten. But just to make sure...” and the deaf bird whispers an incantation under his breath to wave detect magic over the box.

Turning to the guardian, “so what is the next challenge anyway?”

Rumble tries to asssist Osten in removing the lid.

Assist strength 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Osten manages to pop the lock off the chest and inside you find a feather token (fan), a potion of levitate, and six clear quartz crystals worth 50 gp each.

"Come my friends your next test awaits." He leads you to the next room.

The tunnel follows a downward slope to a large chamber that stands out as particularly artificial among the otherwise roughly crafted trenches and caverns of the rest of the Sandflow Source. The circular chamber is approximately 45 feet in diameter, with a clay-colored floor, rocky walls, and a ceiling that rises to at least 40 feet in height.

Eight statues ring the chamber, each sheathed in an element that clings to the figurines like an aura—constantly burning fire, a swirling cloud of fog, slate-colored stone, or a pocket of water held in place by an invisible force. Triangles etched into the floor connect matching pairs of statues. At the center of the room stands a large wooden desk with several jars on top. Some jars contain nothing more than a bit of dirt or rock, while others are grislier, containing blood or, in one case, a disembodied eye.

Inside the room is an Oread woman Image on the Map who is disfigured with a stone arm, and a emerald eye.

Iyasset floats to the top of the chamber and watches imperiously as you enter the room.

Rumble walks into the room, nodding at his fellow oread. ”Greetings, ma’am. Am RumbleRock. Group passed tests so far,” he explained as best he could.

"What does that have to do with me? I'm not here for the tests. I'm here to become an elemental." She goes back to mixing things on her desk.

Diplomacy Rumble?

Diplomacy 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (9) - 2 = 7

Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24

The barbarian wastes little time and crosses up to the oread, making certain there is nothing between to two of them. "This is what is has to do to you. We were invited and proved our worth. You are offending the elementals and corrupting the sacred shrine. So, you get to leave and we get to make you. Only chace to get outta this without gettin' hurt. Don't think I won't hit you cuz yer a ...woman. I will still chip you down to pebbles and toss you outta here."

Intimidate: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22

After Osten opens the chest, Leyten calmly takes the items and says, "I'll hold on to these for now. We can examine them later."

Inside the chamber, he listens to Osten's impressive threat again the oread. He adds, "Qiarah! The only elemental force awaiting trespassers like you is a granite tombstone. Leave. Now."

Knowledge (planes): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5 Well, shucks.
Perception: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11

Laafdahni follows in Osten's footsteps, as precisely as possible while maintaining an aura of nonchalance, coming to a stop a couple of paces behind him. With warmth and understanding in her countenance, she urges Qiarah to comply. "There is more than one nexus of power. We have the resources to help you research another location where you can continue your quest. Please, go to the Sandswept Hall of Sothis, and inform them that we have recommended you to Venture Captain Norden Balentiir. He can direct you to the people with the knowledge you seek."

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18

With a eager grin, "Or, you can say 'no'." Osten stares at the trespasser, daring her into a confrontation.

"How dare you try to make me leave. You have no right." Qiarah yells. She moves her hand and the dogs move to attack.

Round 1
Leyten Krovt: 29
RumbleRock: 16
Qiarah: 16
Doggos: 14
Lekki Pioro: 11
Osten Grimhelm: 9
Laafdahni Riverrun: 7

Leyton and RumbleRock are up.

Rumble starts using his advice ability, warning the group about the strengths of oreads.

[ooc]+1 to hit and damage as per Inspire Courage.[/oo]

Leyten mutters, "Why must it be the hard way?" Taking a few steps back from the approaching hounds, he channels the force of unlife in his blood. He extends his arm, unleashing a blast of grayish-pink energy at the closest creature.

I moved Leyton 10 feet northwest. He'll attack the closest dog (3 squares south of Lekki) with a negative blast. Rumble's +1 hasn't kicked in yet.
Negative blast attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20 - target is flatfooted
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7 negative energy

Leyton's attack hits the Oread. Cries out in pain.

Qiarah points a wand at a space in between the pathfinders. She says a command word and everyone but Osten is suddenly covered in glitter. DC 14 Will Save or Blinded

The dogs attack Osten. One bite connects with is calf. 2 DMG

Leyten Krovt: 29
RumbleRock: 16
Qiarah: 16 7 DMG
Doggos: 14
Lekki Pioro: 11
Osten Grimhelm: 9 2 DMG
Laafdahni Riverrun: 7

Lekki, Osten and Laafdahni Go!

"Hiding behind dogs won't save you coward!" More disgusted than enraged, Osten begins the grim work of putting the dogs down.

Ax of Spay and Neuter your pets {ORANGE}: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 151d12 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

Will 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14

The oread closes his eyes at the last possible second!

Will: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

"Aaah! For the love of Liberace!" Laafdahni exclaims in frustration as glitter fills her eyes and blinds her. Luckily, she remembers about where Qiarah and some of the dogs were standing...sort of. Rubbing in vain to clear her eyes with one hand, she reaches out to touch RumbleRock. Using him as her guide, she takes a five foot step to stand at the altar. Standing on tiptoe, she attempts to cast Color Spray on where she thinks most of them are standing. The 15 foot cone will affect Qiarah and the two dogs closest to her. The DC = 15.

Concealment due to blindness: 1d100 ⇒ 85

Will Save: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12 -- wow okay.

The bird makes some bird sounds and blankets the party with a blessing aura. Everyone feels a little stronger.

He cast's Bless again...

Will: 3d20 ⇒ (4, 16, 6) = 26

Lekki can't avoid the glitter and is blinded. That does't stop the grumpy bird from casting Bless on the party.

Osten swings and attacks the dog next to him. His attack kills the creature.

Laafdahni calls out to a strange sparkling creature, but it doesn't keep her from being covered in sparkles and blinded. She tries to remember where the enemies were and takes a step up. Her spell goes off and one of the dogs avoids it. However the other doggo and Qiarah can't avoid it, and fall victim to Color Spray. The undeadly spell that lays many an enemy low. They are both blinded and stunned for. 2d4: 2d4 ⇒ (3, 1) = 4

Leyten Krovt: 29 Need Save
RumbleRock: 16 Sparkly but not Blind
Qiarah: 16 7 DMG Blinded and Stunned
Doggos: 14 Orange Dead Blue Blinded/Stunned Green: Alive and Kicking
Lekki Pioro: 11 Sparkly and Blind
Osten Grimhelm: 9
Laafdahni Riverrun: 7 Sparkly and Blind

Leyton and Rumble are up.

Rumble continues using his advice ability, warning the group about the strengths of oreads, as he moves and takes a swing at the closest enemy.

+1 to hit and damage as per Inspire Courage.

Attack with Advice and Bless 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 5 + 1 + 1 = 19

Damage 1d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 1 = 7

Will save DC 14: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

"Aggghhh!" says Leyten as he rubs his stinging eyes. He can't see the oread, but he hit her before and he doesn't think she's moved....

Trusting to luck for the first time in a long time (and feeling the effects of a divine spell), he extends his hand and unleashes another blast of grayish-pink energy.

Leyten will try to hit her with a negative energy attack. She has total concealment, but he's aiming at the same spot where he saw her.
Negative Blast attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
Total Concealment 50% miss chance, high is good: 1d100 ⇒ 16

RumbleRock hits the dog that managed to avoid the Glitterdust. He kills it. 7 DMG

Leyton's attack misses.

Both the other dog and the Oread are Stunned.

I'll drop out of Initiative. What would you like to do?

Still blinded, Laafdahni has been straining her ears to track the locations of the sounds of the battle. It seems that Qiarah hasn't moved, and that no one else is directly in front of her. Hoping against all hope that she doesn't hit an ally, Laafdahni aims a ray of elemental energy at the spot where she thinks Qiarah is. (Directly south of Laafdahni by 10 feet.)

Miss Chance; 50 or higher hits: 1d100 ⇒ 6

Cold Ray vs. Touch AC: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 231d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Critical confirmation: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 201d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Any chance she misses by so much that she hits one of the dogs with her Cold Ray? (Wink, wink) What a pity to waste a critical hit...

Osten steps up to the oread and uses the flat of his blade to ensure her compliance by rendering her...(it?)...unconscious. He then secures the remaining dog(s) so they are no longer a danger to anyone. Will do NL damage to knock her out, then tie her up.

"Well, she ain't dead, but at least she can be dragged out of here. I'm hopin' we don't lose any points fer not bein' straight up assassins."

Laafdahni actually hits the other dog with her miss aligned ray.

Osten ties up Qiarah.

On the table there are research notes. Her notes include shorthand and arcane references that make them difficult to decipher.

Issalet doesn't appear happy that she's not deceased. "You did as asked. You taught her a lesson, and she can be removed. You passed this test. Good for you."

Remind of a Description of the Room
Eight statues ring the chamber, each sheathed in an element that clings to the figurines like an aura—constantly burning fire, a swirling cloud of fog, slate-colored stone, or a pocket of water held in place by an invisible force. Triangles etched into the floor connect matching pairs of statues. At the center of the room stands a large wooden desk with several jars on top. Some jars contain nothing more than a bit of dirt or rock, while others are grislier, containing blood or, in one case, a disembodied eye.

"Aren't these glorious statues. They show the elements at their best. They are important to our people. Thank you for not disturbing them during your fight."

Laafdahni actually hits the other dog with her miss aligned ray.

@GM_CariMac: Yay! Thank you!

Knowledge: Arcana: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

Laafdahni's brow furrows as she glances over the notes and arcane writing. "These will take some time to decipher. We should bring them to the Venture Captain. The Society will likely want to know about this." She begins packing up all of Quiarah's papers.

"She was fun," says Leyten. "And I'm glad that we're not assassins for hire." He smiles slightly at Issalet before turning his full attention to Quiarah's papers.

"Agreed," he says to Laafdahni. "We can examine these later," he adds in a whisper, "if we're allowed to take them."

Issalet doesn't appear concerned with you taking the notes.

I'll move you forward tomorrow. I want to give everyone a chance to look around the room and such, and I know Thanksgiving may have affected posting rates.

Leyten takes a closer look at the jars, particularly the nastier-looking ones, like those with blood and a disembodied eye. "What was she trying to do with these...?" he asks uneasily. "These are the kinds of jars I'd expect to find in a hag's hovel."

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

Once she has finished packing up the notes, Laafdahni begins to examine the rest of the area to see if there's anything they may have missed.

Perception: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21
Woohoo! She can see everythiiiing!

The auras around the status look interesting to Laafdahni. The magics are unusual.

"You have passed the tests. Let us go to the tribal leader. They will have the information you seek."

As you leave the area something unexpected happens.

A burst of fire at the edge of the trench flares up into several roughly humanoid shapes, all of which begin advancing toward the site’s entrance. A faint rumble of earth joins the elementals, and then a massive, stout woman made of stone appears. “The Ainsi continue to cause us trouble,” she says in a slow grumble. “And now, you ally with these flesh-things. Do you really believe them to be the prophets?”

Slowly, her rocky face shifts into a half-smile. “Prophet or not, the Goanron Triumvirate would have a use for you. Join us, and we will give you rewards that make the offerings of the Ainsi pale in comparison. The Ainsi are flighty and careless. The only certainty with the Ainsi is their tendency toward violence and treachery. Whatever they’ve promised you, they would just as soon throw you off a cliff and steal from your corpse.”

Iyasset loudly denies these accusations, and instead accuses the earth elemental of treachery and lying.

It's been a while since you had a chance to learn about the two tribes.

”This group have treated Society fair so far. Am not to doublecross them,” Rumble warns.

Earlier, before we leave the room...

Laafdahni narrows her eyes as she examines the statues' auras. Their unusual nature is intriguing. It takes her a few moments to realize that everyone is waiting on her to leave. "Oh, sorry. These statues are fascinating, but I suppose we do not have time to study them. Lead on."

And now, in present time...

Knowledge (planes): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

As the elementals quarrel, Laafdahni leans in to discuss the situation to her allies: "They both think the others are violent and untrustworthy and have for time out of mind. Nothing we can say or do will change that in the time we have. We are on a mission that requires haste. Switching sides at this point will be most dysfunctional."

Osten eyes the new arrivals. "Look, as far as I'm concerned, the whole lot of ya are interlopers. But, we made a deal with them. I ain't gotta problem with you, but I ain't shyin' away from havin' one if yer gonna push the issue. You have beef with them, it don't concern us. You just stay over there doin' you and we'll all be fine. However, we still owe these guys a death in the temple here..."

Leyton nods as Laafdahni speaks.

"Your timing is lousy," he tells the new arrivals. "We have an arrangement, one that won't be altered by any... mud-slinging."

Elsharon huffs and then points at Osten. "You made a bad choice and you will die." Osten becomes shaken as her accusation sinks into his soul.

DC 13 to Intimidate: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16

Round 1
Leyten Krovt: 26
Laafdahni Riverrun: 19
Lekki Pioro: 15
Osten Grimhelm: 12 ++Shaken 1 Round
IYASSET: 12 +
ELSHARON: 12
RumbleRock: 6

Leyton, Laafdahni,Lekki, and Osten are up.

Shaken:–2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks.

The barbarian's blood heats up. He leaps down the stairs and races toward the elemental. "We ALL die! I'm just not goin' first." The steps past her and tries to break her spine with a back swing.

Greatax vs ELSHARON {Bloodrage/PA/Shaken}: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 251d12 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13
I really need a KEEN ax!

Angelic AttacksMelee attacks are good-aligned and do and additional 1d6 to evil outsiders. If Evil Outsider: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Bloodrage 3/8 rounds remaining

@GM_CariMac: Am I correct in assuming that the blindness from the last battle has worn off by now?

@Leyten: Since you're ahead of Laafdahni in initiative order, pay attention to where her Color Spray is going when you decide where you're going to stand.

Surprised by how quickly things turned violent (she thought they'd at least have a few minutes to try to talk their way out of this), Laafdahni sighs as she sidles off to her left (our right) and shoots off a 15 foot cone of Color Spray at Elsharon. (DC=15)

"Those rocks in your head are a problem," says Leyten. He extends a hand, and once again a beam of unpleasant-looking energy shoots forth from his body at Elsharon.

Leyten stays where he is and fires a negative blast at Elsharon.
Attack vs. touch AC: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8 negative energy

Lekki casts bless on the party.

//I apologise for my absence, I’ve been really busy at work working overtime. I’ll catch up tonight.

Sorry about the slow posting. Life really got in the way yesterday.

Yes the blindness has worn off.

Leyton and Osten's attack's both hit. Elsharon shakes off Laafdahni's spell.

Iyasset mocks the earth elemental, and flies by as he swings. Elsharon turns to Osten and attacks with a swing.

Round 1
Bless Up
Leyten Krovt: 26
Laafdahni Riverrun: 19
Lekki Pioro: 15
Osten Grimhelm: 12 ++12 DMG
IYASSET: 12 +
ELSHARON: 12 29 DMG
RumbleRock: 6

Rumblerock Go!!

Rumblerock begins his Advice ability again, advising of the weak point on earth elementals.

Treat Advice As Inspire Courage. +1 to hit and to damage

"You didn't think this out, did you?" yells Leyten at Elsharon. Using the advice from RumbleRock, he unleashes another blast, taking care not to hit his ally Osten.

I'll save time and get started on Round 2. Leyten attacks with Negative Blast again. He has +1 competence and +1 morale bonuses to hit, but -4 for firing into melee.
Attack vs. touch AC: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6 negative energy

Two fire elementals appear. One next to Leyton, and the other next to Iyasset. They attack, and both miss.

Round 2
Buffs: Bless, IC
Elementals
Leyten Krovt: 26
Laafdahni Riverrun: 19
Lekki Pioro: 15
Osten Grimhelm: 12 ++12 DMG
IYASSET: 12 +
ELSHARON: 12 29 DMG
RumbleRock: 6

Leyton do you want to change your attack? Laafdahni, Lekkit and Osten are up.

"I hate people, or whatever you are, can't take NO for an answer. I guess I'm just going to have to explain it to you in a way you'll remember!"

Axe of Kickin' Axe!{Bloodrage/PA/Bless/IC}: 1d20 + 8 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 8 + 1 + 1 = 111d12 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 10 + 1 = 17

Axe of GM reroll! {Bloodrage/PA/Bless/IC}: 1d20 + 8 + 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 8 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 271d12 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 10 + 1 = 23

Angelic Attacks ~ Melee attacks are good-aligned and do and additional 1d6 to evil outsiders. If Evil Outsider: 1d6 ⇒ 1

Bloodrage 2/8 rounds remaining

Watching the fight closely, Lekki moves around the creature towards Osten to give him some support.

Will double love around.

At the sight of the fire elementals, light-hearted laughter escapes from Laafdahni's lips before she can stop it. Fire Elementals? Really? Perhaps some shock and awe will put a stop to this quickly. Full of confidence in the efficacy of her choice of attack, she aims a Ray of Cold at the Fire Elemental that attacked Leyton.

Cold Ray vs. Touch AC: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 231d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Roll includes Point Blank Shot and RumbleRock's Advice bonuses

Confirm Critical Hit?: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 121d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Stoically tamping down the lame pun that pops into her head (that everyone needs to "chill" out), she feels a pang of well-concealed shame that such a thought even occurred to her.