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Guys,

It seems that GM Captain Trips and I have had some differences and I have agreed to bow out. I wish you all good gaming.

Right. If she can't help and Johan gets really hurt or even killed she will have to deal IC with not being able to conquer her fears and letting something happen to a companion. Good potential for RP.

Since the goal was to secure a ling across perhaps we would have already lengthened the rope with another. I do not have access to the map at work and cannot see the length of the chasm. Also, not a big deal but I think the way you have the light working is not right. Or maybe it is but only strange. I put forth that we could see the light and what it illuminated for a lot farther than 80' just like you can see a campfire on a distant hill.

CMB: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24

Johan still has a rope between him and the rest of the party. So maybe he will not fall all that far?

Your spell still might be the best way for you to cross... lets see what the DCs are. And Johan might plunge right through the first lily pad and have to be hauled up the side of the pit.

The floaty gnome fails to test the lily pads for the rest of us. Not the best plan. Jaghal, if you are floating you cannot test the path for the rest of us. Johan will tie a rope under his arms around his torso and hand the end to Szacha and Corentin. I'll do this. he says, preparing to jump to the first pad. Just spool out enough rope as I move to not jerk me backwards. he finishes with a smile.

The pads look close enough to just walk across. If Johan needs a jump check he will try to get 10 feet of running start and aim for the middle of each pad.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (8) + 13 = 21

Lets test those pads. I say we tie a rope on to... someone light. his vision fixes on Sasha as he continues And see if she can make it across. If so that person can secure the rope and then we have an aid for others to cross. If no one else wished to try this I will go.

Kneeling over Martok's body Johan closes the dwarf's eyes and arranges his hands to hold his weapons over his chest. We will leave him here in this room for now. But I will come back for him if I am able.

As the healing washes over Johan he stands a little taller. His eyes are still moist but it is obvious that he is done grieving, at least for now. My thanks Jaghal. It is indeed good to have you back. Weapons readied he regards the first of the unopened doors.

Johan morns his dwarven friend and self appointed guardian and vows to see the body brought back to the clan for proper burial. If no one has Gentle Repose available this could become smelly... :) So now we have an OOC delima. I could easily spin it that Martok would want us to use his gear to help ensure the completion of the mission, or even claim a weapon or two to remember my friend by but OOC our DM might mot want os to get his gear as un-won loot. Thoughts?

We must press on. Even with the hag gone for now I am sure this place holds other dangers. Who besides me is wounded and what healing resources do we possess?

I guess I still do not get why she helped us against the fey or what prevented her from breaking free any time.

Finally convinced that the threat was over, at least for now. Johan too returns to the dwarf. He came looking for me and he took up our fight like it was his own. He deserved better than this. I will return his body to our clan.

Well, that was unsatisfying. Johan says as he moves to retrieve his unbroken arrows. I am not sure why the old elf woman helped us then turned into the hag and attacked us. Anyone? Oh, and there are rooms still to be searched.

No AOO from Johan. He holds a melee weapon but its a two handed weapon and he also holds his bow. I do not think he can attack with a two handed weapon with one hand.

Concerned for his newly re-found friend Johan 5' steps, drops his melee weapon, and fires on the bear as he asks Jaghal, what did you do to the bear?

mwk composite longbow: 1d20 + 12 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 12 - 2 - 2 = 231d8 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 4 = 8

mwk composite longbow: 1d20 + 12 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 12 - 2 - 2 = 171d8 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 2 + 4 = 12

Hmm. Mr. Bear is suddenly very close to Johan, which he objects to.

The ranger double moves again not knowing that he has no shot at the owl/druid/hag. Jaghal, is that really you? Johan asks suspiciously. If so, did you see an owl fly through here? It was a hag druid and our enemy. And it summoned that bear that is behind me.

With her altitude you'd pretty much need to be 5' from the doorway to have the angle to see her. Having Feather Step memorized would have been pretty snazzy for this fight. I always keep that one prepped for my ranger. :)

while nice in general its still a standard to cast, so I could cast, move and shoot this round. And it would not prevent plants from grabbing me while in the area.

Free of the thorns for now Johan double moves as best he can back onto the bridge.

Not sure there is any way for Johan to get to where he can see the hag at the moment, is there? I think the best he could do is tome 15' back into the briars and still not see the woman. Not sure even a full move would allow him to see her.

Fort Save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21

This action is predicated on Johan believing the druid is still behind the wind wall. If he thinks otherwise he would shoot instead.

Johan again tries to break free, but this time fails. can't believe I failed two reflex saves... He pushes forward as best he can to get out of the thorns.

GM Captain Trips, I guess I had failed to move my character as I indicated in his 5' steps the last two turns. I have done so now.

Fort Save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19

Johan, tangled by the thorny and venomous vines manages to resist their sickening effects. He accepts the offered rage and feels the anger seep deeply into his mind as he tries to break free of the vines. He is rewarded by his efforts and moves moves towards the hag, pulling has newly acquired falchion as he moves.

Strength Check: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16

johan steps 5' closer trying to avoid cover and continues fire. Tears brim from his eyes but he holds back the emotion for now.

Longbow: 1d20 + 12 + 1 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 12 + 1 - 2 - 2 = 13

Longbow: 1d20 + 12 + 1 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 12 + 1 - 2 - 2 = 23

Damage if that hits: 1d8 + 3 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 3 + 4 = 15

Johan will 5' step forward if Sasha moves up (which he will ask her to do) and fire two arrows at the hag. You will not live to regret that. he manages, his face a mask of rage and loss.

Longbow: 1d20 + 12 + 1 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 12 + 1 - 2 - 2 = 111d8 + 3 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 3 + 4 = 15

Longbow: 1d20 + 12 + 1 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 12 + 1 - 2 - 2 = 261d8 + 3 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 3 + 4 = 15

I am sorry my friend. Johan says to Martok. Should we agree to this evil creature's terms it would only mean all our lives. With those words Johan draws a cold iron arrow and fires it at the hag.

Longbow: 1d20 + 12 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 12 + 1 - 2 = 281d8 + 3 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 4 = 12

I'm assuming our elf "friend" is showing her true colors?

If it is the elven lady then I am confused. Why give us the potion to defeat the fey's invisibility if she planned to attack us?

Maybe he is. Prisoner of the fey?

It definitely does. Ignore the damage resistance wording. :)

cool. Arrows are cheap and at twice the cost Cold Iron arrows are still cheap so that is all I buy for stock arrows. I guess the extra damage did not do enough to drop the little devil or to change his tactics...

Firing again at the wounded fey Johan fires two arrows. If the first creature were to drop he will switch to the second target.

mwk composite longbow, Cold Iron Arrow: 1d20 + 12 + 1 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 12 + 1 - 2 - 2 = 261d8 + 2 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 4 + 1 = 9

mwk composite longbow, Cold Iron Arrow: 1d20 + 12 + 1 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 12 + 1 - 2 - 2 = 231d8 + 2 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 4 + 1 = 9

Note that all of Johan's arrows are cold iron, if that makes any difference.

My vote would be to welcome Jaghal back, with the commitment from the player to let us know before dropping out again. Life happens and we all will understand.

Johan does not typically accept your rage Szacha, unless he is in melee. Plus I am pretty sure they only attack things adjacent.

Johan moves onto the bridge and after trying to identify the enemy fires a single arrow at the wounded fey using Deadly Aim.

Knowledge (nature): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14

mwk composite longbow: 1d20 + 12 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 12 - 2 = 291d8 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 4 = 7

That is sad to hear. Yes the game has slowed some. But we blasted through that first book at a rate seldom seen on these boards. He should have stuck it out I think. And after deciding to leave he certainly should have posted here to tell us himself.

Johan drinks the potion and moves up into the doorway.

Please let me know what I see.

And what does Johan see?, Oh crap. I posted from my phone last night that I was surprised we were going back into the room where we know invisible foes were and I would go ahead and drink the potion. But I do not see that post now. Somehow it was eaten. I was holding off on drinking because I thought we were going through the unexplored doors. I posted to three different threads last night from my phone and none went through. :( So, either I get this "go back" or Johan drinks the potion this round.

Somewhat relieved. It did occur to me that this elven lady might be an evil fey herself and had found a tricky way to poison me. :) I do not plan to drink it until needed.

Unsure of exactly what the philter might do to his eyes and how long it might last he moves next to Giz and asks him. Can you take a quick look at this and tell me more about it?

Johan will hold the philter ready and proceed with the rest of the party.

How long will this gift last? Johan asks as he loads his bow with a cold iron arrow.

We could not see the foes that attacked us the way we came in venerable one. Even our magic failed to reveal them. Can you help with that?

If we have to fight these foes blind can we do something to make them less effective? Any concealment, like Obscuring Mist would make it so they cannot sneak attack, but then they might not enter the mist.

It is as Szacha says. We have come for weapons from this place, but if we can help you while we are here we will do so.

Assist with Diplomacy: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (18) - 1 = 17

Yikes! drain is nasty.

Johan yelps as he his hit but keeps moving despite his desire to strike back. Once in the presence of the elven lady he initially can only stare in wonder and manage an awkward bow in respect to her.

Yes, lets get across, thought our foes might follow. I am unsure what might be there and still be unexposed by glitterdust so lets see if we can get away from it.

Headed out for a weekend at a con so will not be able to post much if at all. Back Monday.

Moving up along the bridge far enough to see Johan calls out We are friends of nature and do not wish to fight! Will you talk with us instead?

Assist to Diplo?: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (14) - 1 = 13

Its beautiful. Johan says in wonder. Must we take the bridge? I suppose it would be safer, if its stable. I can smell the decay here. With all the heat and humidity do you think it has rotted?

Before venturing forward Johan will drink his last healing potion which fails to close his wounds noticeably. I want a refund on those two potions. :)

Cure Light: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

After being transported to the other place the ranger stands in awe for a moment wondering at the verdant life around him and trying to idetnify the plants in his view.

Knowledge (nature): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

Johan pulls and considers his last healing potion. I need healing before I go any further. he notes.

Johan slowly pulls himself from the boggy ground, picking up the bow he dropped when he went down as he does so. There is a Johan shaped impression in the ground from where the giant's attack knocked him off his horse and into the wet turf. He has two massive wounds still from the giant's pole arm, neither significantly closed from the previous two applications of healing magic. Standing shakily he shoulders his bow and moves to retrieve his other bow, which is now broken and useless. I am ok, I think. He seems to be taking inventory of body parts. Better than this bow anyway. I think I made the giant mad. Can anyone fix this?

Accepting the healing from Martok's healing hex Johan with gratitude he moves to check on Thunder and is visibly relieved to find his horse unwounded. Turning to face the party its obvious that even after the healing he is far from ok.

At 17 hp, so still down 32

Still prone, but safe on the opposite side of his horse Johan pulls and drinks a potion of Cure Light wounds. While it does little to close his massive wounds it does remove the staggered condition.

Cure Light: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

2 hp and near a giant. Yikes. That is how you die...

Having been knocked off my horse I'd like to have fallen in the direction of the attacks and away from the giant if that is acceptable. Let me know.

And if the giant is now adjacent the horse might should now be attacking, not that it can hit that AC.

Johan is healed before he has a chance to bleed but lays stagared on the ground. I assume he fell off the horse?

Ok. Thanks for that clarification. Johan will fire two shots (regular and hasted. Since a 23 missed he is not going to Rapid Shot) into the square he things is occupied. It should work this time as he saw the giant move and then cast. Next round Johan will not know where the enemy is. As usual for me, high is good on a miss chance.

Johan fires two arrows through the fog at the last location he knew for the giant hoping to get lucky. He then rides his horse 15' closer to where he thinks the enemy is.

+1 composite longbow: 1d20 + 12 + 4 - 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 12 + 4 - 2 + 1 + 1 = 211d8 + 1 + 4 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 4 + 4 + 1 = 11
Miss Chance: 1d100 ⇒ 57

+1 composite longbow: 1d20 + 12 + 4 - 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 12 + 4 - 2 + 1 + 1 = 281d8 + 1 + 4 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 + 4 + 4 + 1 = 17
Miss Chance: 1d100 ⇒ 69

Ride Check: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17