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"Nothing h-howling in here," says Dain as he opens the door wider and peers inside. "It does look like some sort of nest or den though."

"There's another door, but it looks like it...mmm...goes the wrong way."

Magill inches into the room, sniffing. She delicately grabs a piece of string in her mouth and backs out of the room with her prize.

As Silas examines the first door, Dain & Magill move past him to examine the second door.

Dain's Perception +14, Magill's Perception +12

After they reach the tower, Dain speaks to Magill. "Can you head back up the stairs we came down and make sure no cultists are up there? If we have to fall back, I don't want to suddenly find out that our retreat is cut off."

While people are having their wounds treated, Dain pulls out his healer's kit and tends to himself.

Treat Wounds + Item: 1d20 + 12 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 12 + 1 = 27
Damage healed: 2d8 ⇒ (6, 6) = 12

"So, if we haven't already called a...mmm...hoard of cultists down on us, should we go back the way we were headed to get to the K-Kaleidoscope Temple? Our, ummm, reluctant tour guide, suggested that was the heart of this operation."

Dain thanks the spirits and bids them farewell.

Catching up with his companions' conversation, he furrows his brow. "Isn't the unknown room full of...errr...tentacles? The circular tower is...ummm...defensible, and it's closer to the stairs out of here if we need to retreat."

As they move off towards their destination, Dain whistles up some life spirits and asks them to heal Tilver.

Cast Heal(H+2) on Tilver

Healing for Tilver: 3d8 + 24 ⇒ (6, 3, 3) + 24 = 36

Dain's chant takes on an urgent edge. The ghostly spears fades away, then rematerializes next to the medusa. It strikes at the cultist, trying to silence her.

◆ Sustain Spiritual Weapon
◆ Sustain Spiritual Weapon
◆ Sustain Spiritual Weapon

Melee spell attack #1 vs medusa: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (14) + 16 = 30
Force damage #1: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (6, 4) + 4 = 14

Melee spell attack #2 vs medusa: 1d20 + 16 - 5 ⇒ (20) + 16 - 5 = 31
Force damage #2: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (4, 1) + 4 = 9

Melee spell attack #3 vs medusa: 1d20 + 16 - 10 ⇒ (2) + 16 - 10 = 8
Force damage #3: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (2, 3) + 4 = 9

Dain continues his sing-song spirit-tongue chant, directing the city spirits to step up the attack.

◆ Sustain Spiritual Weapon
◆ Sustain Spiritual Weapon
◆ Sustain Spiritual Weapon

Melee spell attack #1 vs medusa: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (13) + 16 = 29
Force Damage #1: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (7, 6) + 4 = 17

Melee spell attack #2 vs medusa: 1d20 + 16 - 5 ⇒ (3) + 16 - 5 = 14
Force Damage #2: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (6, 8) + 4 = 18

Melee spell attack #3 vs medusa: 1d20 + 16 - 10 ⇒ (10) + 16 - 10 = 16
Force Damage #3: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (2, 6) + 4 = 12

As Dain continues to whistle and call out in spirit-tongue, more spirits arrive to see what the excitement is. He finds a pair of life spirits willing to carry healing to Sauklas, then calls for the city spirits to strike once again.

◆◆ Cast Heal(H+1) on Sauklas
◆ Sustain Spiritual Weapon

Damage healed for Sauklas: 2d8 + 16 ⇒ (8, 2) + 16 = 26

Melee spell attack vs snake-haired cultist: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (4) + 16 = 20
Force damage: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (2, 3) + 4 = 9

Dain takes a step back from the fearsome creature while singing out encouragement to the attacking spirits.

◆ Stride: N
◆ Sustain Spiritual Weapon
◆ Sustain Spiritual Weapon

Melee Spell Attack #1: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (15) + 16 = 31
Force damage #1: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (2, 1) + 4 = 7

Melee Spell Attack #2: 1d20 + 16 - 5 ⇒ (9) + 16 - 5 = 20
Force damage #2: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (8, 3) + 4 = 15

Dain hustles down the hallway towards the armored attacker. Shouting out in spirit-tongue, he calls for the city's spirits to defend their home. A ghostly spear materializes next to the cultist and attacks her!

◆ Stride: S,SE,S,S
◆◆ Cast Spiritual Hammer(H+2)

Melee spell attack: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (11) + 16 = 27
Force damage: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (5, 3) + 4 = 12

Dain is just entering the room when the tentacles appear. He is momentarily taken aback but recovers quickly when he sees his companions in danger.

He whistles and calls out to the arcane spirits in the room as he tries to release them from the spell that binds them here.

◆◆ Cast Dispel Magic at the tentacles

Counteract Check: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25

Sorry for the lack of posts, guys. My dad died last week and I've been spending a lot of time travelling between NH (home) and CT (parents house) to help out my mom. Things should be normalizing soon, I hope to be back to posting this weekend.

Bot Dain as needed. His available spells are up to date in his character sheet.

Dain and Magill stay outside the building and keep watch for anyone approaching their position.

Dain: Perception +14, Low Light Vision
Magill: Perception +12, Low Light Vision, Scent

Dain quietly moves in the direction the thralls came from. When he reaches the edge of the building, he stealthily peaks around the corner to see if any more enemies are lurking there.

◆ Sneak: NE,NE,NE,E
◆ Sneak: NE,N
◆ Peek around corner

Perception: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (20) + 14 = 34

While the thrall's attention is on Tilver, Dain slips around behind the creature. He stabs at it, then, with a whistle, gathers a pair of rot spirits and directs them at the thrall.

◆ Stride: SW, SW;
◆ Strike;
◆ Cast Harm(H+1) at thrall.

+1 Striking spear attack + flanking: 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 12 + 2 = 24
Piercing damage: 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (1, 1) + 2 = 4

Negative damage: 2d8 ⇒ (8, 1) = 9
basic Fortitude save, DC=26

Dain releases the angry ghost as he shifts position, then calls out to the stone spirits to wake from their slumber.

◆ Stride: NW,NW,W
◆◆ Cast Localized Quake as a 15' cone at the thralls.

Reflex save DC=26
Bludgeoning damage: 4d6 ⇒ (3, 1, 2, 3) = 9

Reflex save: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (2) + 12 = 14
Reflex save: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (11) + 12 = 23

One good, one not so good.

"A p-pair of thralls headed this way!" stammers Dain. In a stronger voice, he calls out in spirit-tongue.

Cast Pernicious Poltergeist in circled 10' burst and use Telekinetic Storm effect.
5' Step: E

Force damage: 4d8 ⇒ (7, 6, 6, 1) = 20
Basic Reflex save DC=26

Dain runs to Tilver's side, calling for spiritual aid. He raises a glowing hand and places it on the half-elf's chest. With his other hand he slowly pulls the arrow out.

◆ Stride
◆◆ Cast Heal(H+1)

Healing for Tilver: 2d8 + 16 ⇒ (4, 1) + 16 = 21

I'm unable to edit the map at the moment. Please move Dain next to Tilver.

Dain moves towards the pit - whistling to attract spirits as he goes. He looks over the edge to see if his companion is in need of healing.

Dain moves off the stairs and into the room, calling out to the spirits to continue the attack. Noticing that more spirits have gathered, he asks them for protection.

◆ Stride: NW,NW,N
◆ Sustain Spiritual Weapon
◆ Cast Shield

Concealment flat check: 1d20 ⇒ 7
Melee Spell Attack: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (20) + 16 = 36
Force damage: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (1, 2) + 4 = 7

Current AC=26

When the putrid vapors disperse, Dain moves back up the stairs.

Perception: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (15) + 14 = 29

If he sees the creature...

Following the gaze of the others, Dain looks up and spots the spider-creature. He whistles and calls out in spirit-tongue. A moment later a glowing spear materializes next to the creature and strikes!

Melee Spell Attack: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (18) + 16 = 34
Force damage: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (7, 3) + 4 = 14

◆ Stride
◆◆ Cast Spiritual Weapon(H+2). Target spider-creature.

Fortitude save: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (7) + 12 = 19

The cloud envelops Dain and he begins to cough uncontrollably. Eyes watering, he backs down the staircase until he escapes the miasma.

Stride

Dain follows the others up the stairs, bringing up the rear. The webs catch his eye and he pauses at the top of the stairs. While the others search the room, he keeps his gaze fixed firmly upwards.

Meanwhile, Magill takes the opportunity to prowl through the detritus looking for treasures (which, for her, includes anything vaguely edible).

Dain's Perception(E): 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (13) + 14 = 27
Magill's Perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (7) + 12 = 19

"Into the tower, then, I g-guess."

Before heading back down the secret passageway, Dain picks up the blank sheet of parchment. He asks the spirits to enhance his sight, then examines the parchment to see if any lingering magic spirits can tell him what type of spells were cast from the scroll.

Cast Read Aura

Dain moves to Tilver's side and takes a look at his wounds. "This doesn't look t-too bad."

Medicine(T) +12

Treat Wounds + Expanded Healer's Tools: 1d20 + 12 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 12 + 1 = 17
Damage healed for Tilver: 2d8 ⇒ (6, 2) = 8

As more spirits are drawn to the fight, Dain calls to them for assistance. Then he shouts encouragement to the glowing spear, which responds with a jab at the dwarf's side.

◆◆ Cast Bless.
◆ Sustain Spiritual Weapon

Spell attack + Bless: 1d20 + 16 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 16 + 1 = 36
Force damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Bless is currently a 5' emanation. Any ally within the emanation gets a +1 status bonus to attack rolls.

Dain waves his hands about while calling out to the spirits in their sing-song language. The glowing spear responds by zipping across the room to strike at the dwarf. Another spirit floats in front of Dain, gathering dark energy, then shoots into the dwarf.

◆ Sustain spell: Spiritual Weapon
◆◆ Cast Harm(H+2) at dwarf

Spell attack vs dwarf: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (11) + 16 = 27
Force damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Negative damage: 3d8 ⇒ (1, 7, 1) = 9
Basic Fortitude save, DC=26

Dain calls for spirits to help Master Nekht-Muft. Several answer and merge together to form a glowing spear which strikes at the boar.

◆◆ Cast Spiritual Weapon at boar.
◆ Stride: N,N

Spell attack vs boar: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (7) + 16 = 23
Force damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Dain's first reaction to the attack is to turn and attack the spider engaged with Tilver. But once he stabs at it and the boar appears from nowhere, he waves and calls to the spirits to grant him the sight to see hidden creatures.

◆ Strike GREEN with +1 striking spear
◆◆ Cast See Invisibility

Spear attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (13) + 12 = 25
Piercing damage: 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (3, 3) + 2 = 8

Dain quietly whistles a little tune to himself as he joins Tilver in examining the southern wall. As he looks for a hidden latch, Magill pads up next to him and joins the search.

Magill's Aid: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (20) + 12 = 32
Dain's Perception(E): 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (17) + 14 = 31

Dain looks over Tilver's shoiulder. "Yep, he was definitely Ebon Hand. They're the...errr...reason... we are here. Well, them and the B-brotherhood of Venom. The two cults have...mmmm...allied for some secret project." He takes a closer look at the crossbow bolt. "M-maybe they had some sort of falling out?" He examines the bolt and the wound for signs of poison.

Medicine(T) +12, Nature(T) +12

Society: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (16) + 12 = 28

Magill (a raccoon) expresses her pleasure at being reunited with her companion by rubbing against his legs, so Dain descends the stairway carefully. He moves to follow Tilver and offers his opinion on the cause of death.

Magill, meanwhile, continues to wander north. She sniffs around the rubble - probably looking for snacks.

Medicine(T) +12
Magill's Perception +12

After the creature stops thrashing and sinks into the ooze, Dain cleans slime off of his spear while sending an empathic signal to Magill that everything is ok. When Fabitor's reinforcements arrive, he greats them and introduces himself.

He watches Tilver tapping on the walls and says, "If there's n-nothing here, we still have the stairway in the...uhhh...colorful room...left to explore."

Dain calls to the spirits of the city's stones to form a ghostly spear. It coalesces above the murky water and stabs down at the creature. He gathers other spirits to form a protective shield.

◆◆Cast Spiritual Weapon(H+2)
◆Cast Shield

Spiritual Weapon attack: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (11) + 16 = 27
Force damage: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (1, 7) + 4 = 12
miss chance: 1d20 ⇒ 1

#3 works for me. Specifically, I think Brother Fabitor should be the one to send them. I'm not sure how much trust there would be if they came from the Inverted Pyramid.

Dain gathers protective spirits around him, then moves to help Tilver move Silas.

◆◆ Cast Sanctuary on self. For 1 minute, any attack against Dain requires a DC 26 Will save.

◆ Aid Tilver in moving Silas

Can we see the tentacled/amorphous creature in the murky water?

Dain tugs on the rope ladder to test its sturdiness. Assuming it doesn't come falling down on him, he says, "Let's see where this leads."

Dain follows along as the group explores. In the multicolored room, he asks Magill to stay behind and alert him if anything emerges from the stairs.

In the wizard's chamber, he peruses the books, looking for interesting subjects.

Dain releases his hold on the poltergeist and moves towards the NW passage.

"Sounds good."

I believe the current hp totals are:

Tilver - 71/96 hp
Nigel - 72/80 hp
Silas - 107/124 hp
Dain - 62/96 hp

(this is Scott's last update plus 17 damage to Dain & Tilver from the swarm's final volley of gunshots). Nobody is in real bad shape, so I think we can just move on, but Dain could cast a heal or two if someone thinks he should.

Reflex save: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17

Dain grunts in pain as a bullet strikes his thigh. He continues to urge on the angry spirit while stabbing twice at the front line of ratmen.

◆ Sustain Pernicious Poltergeist.
◆Strike ratmen with +1 Striking spear
◆Strike ratmen with +1 Striking spear

Pernicious Poltergeist, round 3: Telekinetic Storm - 4d8 AoE force damage, basic Reflex save DC=26

Force damage: 4d8 ⇒ (4, 2, 3, 4) = 13

1st strike: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (7) + 12 = 19
1st strike piercing damage: 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (6, 6) + 2 = 14

2nd strike: 1d20 + 12 - 5 ⇒ (20) + 12 - 5 = 27
2nd strike piercing damage: 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (4, 2) + 2 = 8

Dain urges the angry spirit to continue raging as he moves up next to Silas on the front line.

◆ Sustain Pernicious Poltergeist
◆ Stride: W,W,W,W,W
◆ Stride: W,W,W

Pernicious Poltergeist, round 2: Telekinetic Storm - 4d8 AoE force damage, basic Reflex save DC=26

Force damage: 4d8 ⇒ (7, 2, 4, 6) = 19

Reflex save: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15

As I recall, Silas, Tilver, and Dain have battled many ratmen in their shared past. What have they learned about fighting them?

Dain moves into Nigel's protective aura, then compels an angry spirit to unleash its rage against the ratmen.

◆ Stride: N,NE,N
◆◆ Cast Pernicious Poltergeist - area of effect shown by purple circle.

1st round: Telekinetic Storm - 4d8 AoE force damage, basic Reflex save DC=26

Force damage: 4d8 ⇒ (7, 1, 7, 1) = 16

The ratmen will continue to threaten us as long as we are exploring this place. May as well deal with them now while we are at full strength.

Dain agrees with Silas, "Let's head back to the...ummm...colorful room. That's clearly the way they don't w-want us going."

Dain moves to look at the surface pointed out by Tilver. He calls for the tiny magic spirits to reveal themselves and then considers the runes. He digs into his pack for his tools, selects one, and then leans in to work on the trap. Dain carries on a dialog with the spirits while he tries to figure out which ones he can distract without releasing the energies bound up in the symbols.

Thievery + Tools: 1d20 + 12 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 12 + 1 = 26

Looking more closely at the loot.

wand of heal (3rd level) - Dain?
scroll of heal (3rd level) - Dain?
scroll of harm (4th level) - Dain?
...

Dain would make use of any of these, but if there is someone else who can use them - particularly the wand - it might be better to spread out the healing a bit.

Dain gazes at the sewer entrance, bleary eyed. Upon returning to the Warrens last night, he had been restless. Rather than head straight to bed he had decided to make the rounds of some of the slums less fortunates -distributing healing where it was needed, and making note of who needed a charitable donation of food. The work focused him on individuals, and distracted him from the City's overarching presence.

A hint of the foul air below reaches Dain's sharp nose. "Smells worse than yesterday. Oldtown must have had a...ahhh...collectively bad night."