NG f human Spiritualist 10| HP 73/73 | AC 20 (+2 Klaus), t14, ff16 (+1 vs. crits) | F +11, R +10, W +15 (+2 Klaus adjac.) | Perc. +16 | Stealth +12 | Init +7 | speed 30' | CMB +7, CMD 21 | +19 concentration | Faction missions | Active Conditions: fly, shield +4 AC
Yes, I suppose bringing you into the town would cause problems.
Olissara wrote:
"Physical proof will serve you better, Inga. There are abandoned catacombs miles from here that the Ulfen people have forgotten, yet we have used them rarely to hide away that which need not be found. Both Kolvi and the king’s corpse lie there. I removed the effigy, for it was no way to remember a warrior. If you wish to see them for yourself,” she trails off and looks to the ijiraq for a moment, “you could do so. I can provide you a token to see through the illusions that hide it. I warn you, though, we have not used it for several human generations, and those hills feel increasingly... troubled.”
This sounds like the best course of action. I do thank you for allowing us to travel in your domain. I will assure you that we will be respectful while we are here.
She says bowing her head. She then turns to address her companions.
When Rallas and I witness the haunting manifestation of Kolvi's trial and execution, I realized then that Kolvi must be properly buried in order to end the hauntings.
If we can return to Frostbreach with physical proof of Kolvi's innocence, and King Alvard's treachery, that it should end the feud between the two families. It should hopefully bring peace back to Frostbreach.
I am a bit worried, though, that the Coalbraids will not take the truth lightly.
"I took the king's remains away as well because I didn't want his corruption tainting the earth" Olisarra tells you.
"I don't know if what you plan will succeed. But if you come back from the hiding place, I will accompany you. Here, take my token."
Olisarra hands you a carved antler fragment, and directs you eastwards. Moss-on-South-Trees, the ijiraq, bucks its head and disappears into the forest.
"Fare you well, mortals. May we meet again soon." With that, Olisarra also retreats.
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After around two hours travel the antler token begins glowing with a red light. As you approach a hill the token's light grows brighter. Once within about 50 feet, the token's magic melts the illusion veiling the hill, revealing a long, rocky outcropping with several smaller stone mounds inscribed with weathered petroglyphs. Worked stones partly seal a cave along the outcropping’s southern side, creating a formal entrance into the caverns beyond. All along the rock face jut pieces of bone or fossilised remains of some immense fanged creature, as though it were clinging to the cave.
Male Elf slayer 3/Un Rogue 6/snakebite brawler 2, HP 103 AC 23(27), T 17(21), FF 16(20), F +14, R +19, W +12, Initi. +11, CMD 23, Perception +21, lowlight(+24 traps)
Haven't the foggiest idea...but it's big...maybe I should prepare for the eventuality of a fight... Rallas says, getting out a couple wands and activating the,
NG f human Spiritualist 10| HP 73/73 | AC 20 (+2 Klaus), t14, ff16 (+1 vs. crits) | F +11, R +10, W +15 (+2 Klaus adjac.) | Perc. +16 | Stealth +12 | Init +7 | speed 30' | CMB +7, CMD 21 | +19 concentration | Faction missions | Active Conditions: fly, shield +4 AC
Junia. Jeeves. Stay close to me.
With a worried but attentive look, Inga moves slowly along. Instinctively, Klaus moves in front of Inga, keeping a watchful eye out as they move through the cavern.
This is an ancient cavern, like Olissara said. Those must be the remains of an ancient dragon. Inga glares upward and along the sides of the cavern covered in giant bones. Inga points out some of the bones' features, the shape of the teeth, and other anatomical structures. Discussing arcane academic knowledge with Grunjar, they put their knowledge together.
Knowledge (Arcana) to Aid:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17
A linnorm. Of course.
She nods affirmatively at Grunjar.
We should probably establish a marching order before moving deeper into these caverns.
Male Elf slayer 3/Un Rogue 6/snakebite brawler 2, HP 103 AC 23(27), T 17(21), FF 16(20), F +14, R +19, W +12, Initi. +11, CMD 23, Perception +21, lowlight(+24 traps)
I'll take point...if there are any traps oralarms, I can deal with them...
New map on Slide 5, please arrange yourselves as you like.
North is to the right on this map.
At the cavern entrance, the faint scent of decay mixes with the fresh air outside. Frozen grime covers much of this area. Two sets of rough-hewn stairs lead downward to the northeast and northwest, and the large central column bears an inscription written in weathered Skald script.
Skald language OR Linguistics DC20:
This is a funerary poem that extols the deeds of those buried within, asks that their deeds be multiplied tenfold in the afterlife, and invites future generations to hear their ancestors’ tales directly.
Your keen ears pick up noises echoing strangely and unnaturally through the caverns - faint sounds of battle, and an intermittent, barely perceptible roar.
NG f human Spiritualist 10| HP 73/73 | AC 20 (+2 Klaus), t14, ff16 (+1 vs. crits) | F +11, R +10, W +15 (+2 Klaus adjac.) | Perc. +16 | Stealth +12 | Init +7 | speed 30' | CMB +7, CMD 21 | +19 concentration | Faction missions | Active Conditions: fly, shield +4 AC
Wait a moment. There's writing on the wall here.
Inga leans close to the script and tries to decipher it.
Linguistics:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21 This is a funerary poem that extols the deeds of those buried within, asks that their deeds be multiplied tenfold in the afterlife, and invites future generations to hear their ancestors’ tales directly.
It's probably going to be very dark beyond this entrance. Unfortunately, I cannot see in the dark.
She pulls out her wayfinder, flips the lid open, and points the light to shine ahead of her.
Male Elf slayer 3/Un Rogue 6/snakebite brawler 2, HP 103 AC 23(27), T 17(21), FF 16(20), F +14, R +19, W +12, Initi. +11, CMD 23, Perception +21, lowlight(+24 traps)
Hold...there is battle ahead. Be ready... Rallas holds up his hand to make sure his ears didn't deceive him. He then heads further down the cavern.
does it seem to be louder on one of the sides more than the other?
The sounds are too indistinct, and echo off the walls, so it is not possible to determine a precise direction. Also, it is dark in the cavern so please indicate your light sources.
NG f human Spiritualist 10| HP 73/73 | AC 20 (+2 Klaus), t14, ff16 (+1 vs. crits) | F +11, R +10, W +15 (+2 Klaus adjac.) | Perc. +16 | Stealth +12 | Init +7 | speed 30' | CMB +7, CMD 21 | +19 concentration | Faction missions | Active Conditions: fly, shield +4 AC
If we have time to take a single buff action, I'd like to tap Klaus with my wand of Protection From Evil.
Male Elf slayer 3/Un Rogue 6/snakebite brawler 2, HP 103 AC 23(27), T 17(21), FF 16(20), F +14, R +19, W +12, Initi. +11, CMD 23, Perception +21, lowlight(+24 traps)
Rallas gets out his ioun torch and floats it by his head.
Linguistics:1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17
Ryuunosuke looked at the writing not sure of what it said. At the mention of light, he muttered a few words. After the third time as he walked down to join Rallas, his nodachi lit up like a torch.
"I wonder if the two if them are fighting in the afterlife?" he said.
Grunjar has no idea what the writing says. He is in awe of the knowledge of the countess.
"Impressive... Countess, you manage to amaze me every day."
He picks up a pebble, stows it in his left pocket and casts daylight on it. Grunjar does not need it (dwarf), but it's always a good precaution. Duration: 10 min./lvl = 1 hour
If anyone wants a +3 deflection bonus to AC for 6 minutes, please speak up.
As soon as the sound of fighting is mentioned, Grunjar draws his warhammer.
NG f human Spiritualist 10| HP 73/73 | AC 20 (+2 Klaus), t14, ff16 (+1 vs. crits) | F +11, R +10, W +15 (+2 Klaus adjac.) | Perc. +16 | Stealth +12 | Init +7 | speed 30' | CMB +7, CMD 21 | +19 concentration | Faction missions | Active Conditions: fly, shield +4 AC
We should send one or two of you stealthy types to scout ahead, find out who's fighting over there, then come back here. We'll have a chance to prepare then.
Inga says quietly.
I could send Klaus with whoever is scouting. I can mindlink with him and see what he sees. He can also pass through walls or turn incorporeal, if he needs to.
Male Elf slayer 3/Un Rogue 6/snakebite brawler 2, HP 103 AC 23(27), T 17(21), FF 16(20), F +14, R +19, W +12, Initi. +11, CMD 23, Perception +21, lowlight(+24 traps)
Rallas sees two creatures creeping towards the cavern entrance - but they haven't spotted the crafty elf! The pair are pale, with eyes of blue-white and ice-rimed hair. They wear ragged chain shirts, but are unarmed.
Myth
Lucifer
Inga
Rallas
blue
cyan
Grunjar
Minata
Klaus
Rallas may act in the surprise round!
When you are in sight of the enemies you may attempt the following knowledge check.
knowledge religion DC18:
These lost souls are frost wights, frozen undead. They are particularly strong specimens.
DC23
Spoiler:
Frost wights drain life energy with their attacks, in addition to freezing their victims. Those killed by a wight's energy drain attack rise as spawn under the killer's control. Energy drain, and extra cold damage with their slam attack; creatures striking a frost wight with natural or unarmed attacks take cold damage.
DC28
Spoiler:
Frost wights can be destroyed by resurrection spells such as Raise Dead.
Male Elf slayer 3/Un Rogue 6/snakebite brawler 2, HP 103 AC 23(27), T 17(21), FF 16(20), F +14, R +19, W +12, Initi. +11, CMD 23, Perception +21, lowlight(+24 traps)
I think we should start with arrows...I don't think darting in there would be best...especially since we don't know what we're dealing with...star with the one right in front of me... he tells Myth as he draws his bow.cyan first...ok...5 ft step, draw my bow and fire...won't get sneak attack...miss by 5 ft...but i'll get sneak next round, right?
NG f human Spiritualist 10| HP 73/73 | AC 20 (+2 Klaus), t14, ff16 (+1 vs. crits) | F +11, R +10, W +15 (+2 Klaus adjac.) | Perc. +16 | Stealth +12 | Init +7 | speed 30' | CMB +7, CMD 21 | +19 concentration | Faction missions | Active Conditions: fly, shield +4 AC
Inga hears the twang of a bow and Rallas speaking.
So much for going in stealthy.
She says rolling her eyes.
There's something up there, Klaus. Go check it out. I'll be right behind you.
She pulls Klaus down as she stands on her toes and gives him a small kiss on the cheek and a tap from her wand of Protection from Evil.
Klaus moans affectionately.
Be careful, my big bad wolf.
She says as she slips the wand back into her haversack.
She turns towards Grunjar.
Are you ready, Grunjar? I'll sneak behind Klaus and try to identify what type of creatures they are...
Oh, and you be careful as well.
She says as she gives him a motherly pat on his head.
5' step, tap of wand, stow wand. Inga and Klaus both have protection from evil.
Male Elf slayer 3/Un Rogue 6/snakebite brawler 2, HP 103 AC 23(27), T 17(21), FF 16(20), F +14, R +19, W +12, Initi. +11, CMD 23, Perception +21, lowlight(+24 traps)
Rallas sees a weak spot on his target. He shifts forward a step and fires at the creature.
twang:1d20 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 13 + 1 = 301d8 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 1 = 34d6 ⇒ (1, 3, 1, 5) = 105 ft step, studied target as a move and fire...added sneak damage since i'm at 30ft exactly...can someone move me up a square please? ty!
NG wolfman Phantom 10 | HP 85/85 | AC 27, t 19, ff26 (+8 mage armor & shield) | F +7, R +3, W +6 (+4 vs Ench.)| Perc. +10 | Stealth +5 | Init +1 | speed 30' (40' fly) | CMB +13, CMD 24 | DR 5/slashing & magic | Active Conditions: +4 mage armor, +4 shield
I can sense iiit. The taint of undeath is nearrr. Keep the children close to youuu.
He growls softly to Inga as he nods towards Junia and Jeeves.
Jeeves holds out a wicked silvery bladed scythe to Klaus, who then shakes his head in refusal. Klaus knows his fists are powerful enough. The scythe is for different opponents.
He then glances at Grunjar's weapon, then back at Grunjar.
Let's go crush some skulls, friend.
He whispers with a wry grin.
With a soft gutteral growl, Klaus slinks away down the cavern passage with his fists clenched, ready to strike. He stays close to the rocky ice-encrusted wall, slowly moving towards the skeletal warriors. With his darkvision, he can clearly see them in a larger junction of the caverns as they move to engage Rallas.
Stealth Check:
Stealth:1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 28
Stealth at half speed, double move (30 ft.).
I had forgotten to mention Junia & Jeeves. They're there, but not there, so to speak.
Male Elf slayer 3/Un Rogue 6/snakebite brawler 2, HP 103 AC 23(27), T 17(21), FF 16(20), F +14, R +19, W +12, Initi. +11, CMD 23, Perception +21, lowlight(+24 traps)
better safe than sorry...in case i'm grappled or disarmed...
"Ingrid, I have no idea what exactly these are! Some kind of icy skeletons? Never seen those in my life... in any case I am sure we could use some luck..."
Before Minata moves (Grunjar has a higher initiative), he feels a gentle touch on his shoulder.
@Minata: You got bit of luck! For one round you roll any D20 twice and take the better result. So please reroll your attack roll.
Grunajr can't recognise the specific type of undead that you face, but he sends Ryuunosuke into battle with the blessing of Desna. Alas, Desna does not smile on the yojimbo, his heavy blade glances off the icy enemy.
Klaus is there... somewhere... stalking.
Lucifer prefers not to engage hand to hand, but his bolt skitters off the wall, nowhere close to the undead monsters.
Combat round 3
Myth
Lucifer
Inga Rallas, studied target vs cyan
blue
cyan, -50, charged
Grunjar
Minata
Klaus
Male Elf slayer 3/Un Rogue 6/snakebite brawler 2, HP 103 AC 23(27), T 17(21), FF 16(20), F +14, R +19, W +12, Initi. +11, CMD 23, Perception +21, lowlight(+24 traps)
Rallas drops his bow and draws his massive curved blade in a blur. He lashes out at his target twice, bringing the sword to bear with a grunt of exertion.
NG f human Spiritualist 10| HP 73/73 | AC 20 (+2 Klaus), t14, ff16 (+1 vs. crits) | F +11, R +10, W +15 (+2 Klaus adjac.) | Perc. +16 | Stealth +12 | Init +7 | speed 30' | CMB +7, CMD 21 | +19 concentration | Faction missions | Active Conditions: fly, shield +4 AC
Inga moves forward down the cavern passage about a dozen paces while unhooking her crossbow from her belt. The light from her wayfinder illuminates one of the skeletal creatures as she approaches. Her amethyst ioun stone begins orbiting around her head faster and pulsates with a dim violet light.
She tries to recall any knowledge of these creatures that she may have learned in the past,
Know: Religion:1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 9 + 2 = 16,
and calls out any information to her companions.
She extracts a bolt from her quiver and daintily slides it into the crossbow's slot while scowling at the skeletal menace.
Noticing Rallas' amazing sword strikes, she raises an eyebrow in approval.
Rallas I don't see Quick Draw or anything similar on your sheet, so you're limited to one attack when you change weapons. However, you do confirm a crit and...
Rallas' elven sword cuts the frozen undead in two! Only one remains. It emits a low groan.
Inga doesn't know what the undead is, but she knows Rallas can handle a blade.
NG f human Spiritualist 10| HP 73/73 | AC 20 (+2 Klaus), t14, ff16 (+1 vs. crits) | F +11, R +10, W +15 (+2 Klaus adjac.) | Perc. +16 | Stealth +12 | Init +7 | speed 30' | CMB +7, CMD 21 | +19 concentration | Faction missions | Active Conditions: fly, shield +4 AC
Well, it's undead and skeletal.
She calls out as she shrugs.
I have never seen or heard of these things before. Let's just do our best to destroy them.
Fragments of bone roll near her feet after Rallas cuts one down.
Well done, boys!
She winks in the direction of Rallas, Myth, Lucifer, and Ryu.
Male Elf slayer 3/Un Rogue 6/snakebite brawler 2, HP 103 AC 23(27), T 17(21), FF 16(20), F +14, R +19, W +12, Initi. +11, CMD 23, Perception +21, lowlight(+24 traps)
actually, can i revise my action to not step back 5ft so we can flank the last guy? wasn't expecting to drop the last guy...just didn't wanna get swarmed by them...
Pausing a moment as the icy touch coursed through his body, the nodachi that Ryunnosuke was holding flared a bit brighter as he focused his mind on hitting the frosty foe.
Male Elf slayer 3/Un Rogue 6/snakebite brawler 2, HP 103 AC 23(27), T 17(21), FF 16(20), F +14, R +19, W +12, Initi. +11, CMD 23, Perception +21, lowlight(+24 traps)
Rallas takes advantage of Ryu's attack and gets in behind the creature. He aims for the spine, hoping to bring it down.
#08-00 The Cosmic Captive Male CG Dwarf Cleric 9 | HP 66/66 | AC 25 T 11 FF 25 | CMB +7, CMD 18 | F: +10, R: +5, W: +16 (+2 vs. Poison/Spells/SLAs, +2 vs. charm/comp.) | Init +6 | Heal +12, Perc +18 darkv. 60' (Stonecunning: +2 extra), SM: +12 | Speed 30ft | Lucky Number: 9
Grunjar (who has his warhammer drawn, so he can provide flank if needed) moves up next to the Minata who - before he attacks the skeleton - feels again the gentle touch on his shoulder and hears some mumbled dwarven words:
"Моя дорогая госпожа Удача, благослови, пожалуйста, его руку с мечом ..."
Dwarven:
"My dear Lady Luck, please bless his sword arm..."
Minata got bit of luck again! Please reroll all D20 rolls (crit confirmation rolls, too!) and take the better result.
Bit of Luck used: 2/9
Good Fortune used: 1/1
@GM supervillan: Is there no save against the negative level?
NG f human Spiritualist 10| HP 73/73 | AC 20 (+2 Klaus), t14, ff16 (+1 vs. crits) | F +11, R +10, W +15 (+2 Klaus adjac.) | Perc. +16 | Stealth +12 | Init +7 | speed 30' | CMB +7, CMD 21 | +19 concentration | Faction missions | Active Conditions: fly, shield +4 AC
Inga lifts the crossbow and takes aim at the skeletal warrior. She waits a moment for the warrior to twist its torso just a bit so she can shoot the sternum, hoping it will weaken the rib cage.
+2 Lt. X-bow & Deadly Aim & PBS:1d20 + 12 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 12 - 2 + 1 = 27 piercing & DA & PBS:1d8 + 2 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 2 + 4 + 1 = 12
NG wolfman Phantom 10 | HP 85/85 | AC 27, t 19, ff26 (+8 mage armor & shield) | F +7, R +3, W +6 (+4 vs Ench.)| Perc. +10 | Stealth +5 | Init +1 | speed 30' (40' fly) | CMB +13, CMD 24 | DR 5/slashing & magic | Active Conditions: +4 mage armor, +4 shield
Klaus sneaks up and passes Grunjar to get behind the skeletal warrior.
Stealth:1d20 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17
With a clenched fist, he right-hooks the creature in the side of its skull.
Ectoplasmic Slam & Power Atk:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23 Bludgeon & PA & Vital Strike:4d8 + 10 ⇒ (6, 5, 5, 2) + 10 = 28
