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I am sorry. This has been a great game full of color. Getting hit with the layoff kind of threw me for a bit (even though it wasn't a huge surprise). I'm finally getting back to a normal routine, so I will keep an eye out for you all in the recruitment threads. Take care all!

I appreciate your concern and comments. I am a project manager, and I am based in Western Washington, so I think I'll be okay. I suspect hiring is going to be a bit slim until after the holidays, but I have a decent buffer to tide me over.

DM Jubal wrote:

Kwin Avassar wrote:

I'm sorry; it has been a brutal week at work. They've started blocking external sites like Paizo. They also announced massive layoffs, so the next five weeks is going to be a waiting game.

I'm sorry. Where do you work, if you wouldn't mind?

T-Mobile, in the Washington State corporate offices.

So, I did get laid off today, along with 30% of my team. I was told I was one of 1,000 being laid off that day alone.

Kwin Avassar wrote:

I'm sorry; it has been a brutal week at work. They've started blocking external sites like Paizo. They also announced massive layoffs, so the next five weeks is going to be a waiting game.

I'm sorry. Where do you work, if you wouldn't mind?

T-Mobile, in the Washington State corporate offices.

I'm sorry; it has been a brutal week at work. They've started blocking external sites like Paizo. They also announced massive layoffs, so the next five weeks is going to be a waiting game.

"I can provide some healing, but I would no longer have any offense against spirits. We should go back to where our prisoners are and rest for a while."

I like the OP Argryi put up.

And I for one am definitely interested in continuing!

Kwin nods to the south. Let's try those doors. Maybe one of them will be a place we can use to our advantage if we need to retreat somewhere.

We'll do the south door first.

Kwin is still alarmed by the specters they encountered earlier. He is watching ahead to see if anything else comes out of the walls. Or floor. Or ceiling.

"Any of you have a ten foot pole? Or a healing spell to spare? That smarted."[/b]

"Um, actually, yes." Kwin pulls a foot long rod off of his pack and hands it to Argyri. "The command word is 'axlane'"

It is a pole of collapsing.

"I think we should regroup, recover our strength and return again. Time is on our side, and we now know what to expect."

Kwin raises his holy symbol again, summoning the swarm of divine spirits to again blanket his allies in protection and to bathe their foes in radiance.

Using my last third level spell slot to cast spirit guardians. Designating our group as immune. An affected creature’s speed is halved in the area, and when the creature enters the area for the first time on a turn or starts its turn there, it must make a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 3d8 radiant damage. On a successful save, the creature takes half as much damage. Damage for this round is 3d6 ⇒ (1, 5, 4) = 10.

I think we all have darkvision, but some magical light would be good too.

I'd like to see how Argyri did after those hits and saves before acting.

While Argyri checks the door, Kwin tends to Drusilla.

Casting cure wounds on Drusilla, second level slot 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (1, 2) + 4 = 7. Following it up with a first level slot 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9, and another first level slot. 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7.
Dru, that gets you up to 30 hp.

Badger, Let's start with a second slot 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (3, 8) + 4 = 15 and then a first 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

That has me down to one third level spell slot left.

Welcome back!

So, shall we take a rest to use hit dice to heal, or should I start in with my spell slots?

DC 13 Con save 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22.

The spirits continue to swirl as Kwin follows the evil creatures gaze to the beautiful elf. When she falls, Kwin surges forward and lays a hand on her. "Don't succumb to this darkness, Drusilla. We have come too far to falter now!"

Maintain guardian spirits, doing 3d8 ⇒ (5, 8, 5) = 18 radiant damage to non-party members unless they make a DC 15 Wisdom save, which would make it half damage. Using a second level slot to cure wounds on Drusilla, healing her for 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (1, 2) + 4 = 7.

DC 13 Constitution save 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11
DC 10 Constitution save for concentration 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

When the evil presence emerges, Kwin struggles to maintain the guardian spirits swirling throughout the room. Yet he manages to hold, and heal some of the damage its arrival caused.

Maintain guardian spirits, damage 3d8 ⇒ (5, 1, 7) = 13. Cure wounds of self, healing 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9.

Kwin stands firm with his holy symbol held high, but wary of any attacks that may come his way.

Maintain concentration, 3d8 ⇒ (1, 1, 3) = 5 radiant damage. He'll take a Dodge action.

Kwin raises his holy symbol and murmurs a prayer. In response, translucent angelic spirits flow forth and surround the elf. They swirl and range until they fill much of the area.

Casting spirit guardians with a third level slot. Designating our group as immune. An affected creature’s speed is halved in the area, and when the creature enters the area for the first time on a turn or starts its turn there, it must make a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes 3d8 radiant damage. On a successful save, the creature takes half as much damage.

I'm thinking we leave them in the cleared and scrubbed room. It seems the easiest to take out anything they could use to cut themselves free. Pull in some blankets or pallets from the other rooms for them to stay on and call it good.

Adding a level of cleric.
Hit Points 1d8 ⇒ 2, so minimum of 5. Again.
Channel Divinity, another use (2)
Channel Divinity, Read Thoughts
Spell Slot: +1 3rd
Spells Memorized: +1

Yes. We'll make sure they're hobbled and leave them at the base of the stairs while we go in. We can move them inside if we find/clear a good place.

Kwin collects Bayleaf's gear that he dropped. He'll check him for blades.

"Argyri, can you tie them up, but make sure they can still run if they need to?"

"Let's head back up to the Abbey. As soon as we find a room where we can safely stash them, we will. Then we will continue exploring."

He turns to the elven trainer. "Bayleaf, I am not sure what it would be, but if there were a reassurance you could give us that we could trust you to be a guard instead of a prisoner, we would prefer to leave you able to defend yourself and our prisoner, Odium. But we cannot take the risk of you fleeing with our boat."

We will head up to the Abbey and go back in.

I don't think we should tie them here, if my here you mean the shore. But we can take them with us and find a secure room to block them in. I'm wondering if we might be able to hire Bayleaf to keep watch over Odium while we adventure.

When we came to the island, did we have any hirelings with us at the boat who could watch over these prisoners?

Odium and Bayleaf look at each other perplexed at Kwin's questions. Then, the elf replies, "the murder cultists lived at the abbey. They were attacked by and repelled the pirates." Odium shrugged accepting the description of himself as a murder cultist.

"There are plenty of skeletons under those dunes. Have at it," Bayleaf offers.

"I'm trying to determine who actually built the abbey, and lived there before the murder cultists took it over. After all, they didn't look much like nuns." He scans the beach as he says "The amount of necrotic energy it would take to animate this many dead is tremendous, even broken out over time. I can't help but wonder if there is some... legacy from previous residents that may be causing this undead plague."

He looks to the others. "We need to investigate further."

How big in this island? Could we see all of it from atop the abbey? Would it take an hour to walk around it? A day?

"We are here to clear the island of threats to goodly travelers of the waters nearby. Threats such as pirates, evil cabals and undead."

He looks over the beach, looking for signs of movement.

"Have either of you explored the abbey? Do you know who it is dedicated to?"

"Either of you" is targeted at Odium and Bayleaf.

For me, it is not the game, it is work. It is kicking my butt right now. I've got some systems deploying in three weeks, so it is going to be a bit touch and go until then. But I enjoy the game and I like the way you run it.

Kwin keeps a close eye on Odium, making sure he doesn't take advantage of the excitement to try and slip away.

Kwin cowls when Argyri brings the cleric out. "Be wary of the path you tread now, priest. The Walker of Horizon has his gaze upon you."

As they hurry to the boat, Kwin keeps watch on Odium.

Can Kwin tell what god Odium worships? Religion 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21.

Still here and game to go on. Work is being difficult right now, but I'm hoping it will get better as we get into summer.

Kwin hangs back with Drusilla, waiting to hear how the storming of the castle goes.

I agree with a short rest. I am low on slots, and it might be better than burning through those and potions.

Kwin casts a healing spell on Drusilla, and then lifts his shield again, ready to follow the warriors in.

Drusilla, take a cure wounds for 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9 healing.

GM, if I still have time left on bless when everyone is ready to go, I'll maintain it for whatever is left. If not, I'll cast guidance on Argyri.

Drusilla, I do see that you're wounded. I'll get to you as soon as I have Tarn on better footing.

Kwin keeps the stout dwarf between him and the evil horde as he continues to rain his god's blessings on them.

Tarn gets another cure wounds (1st slot) 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9. Maintains bless.

[b]"Tarn!" Kwin cries out when he sees the dwarf fall. Even as the giant warrior turns his spear to Argyri, Kwin is darting forward. With his shield raised high, he rushes up to Tarn and lays a hand on him.

Cure Wounds with a first level slot. Heals 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

He also maintains concentration on bless for turn 3.

Tarn, if this does kill you, do you want to make a new character? If have a scroll of revivify if I can get to you quickly enough.

If you're not killed by it, I'll send some healing your way.

When the crossbow bolt narrowly misses him, Kwin readies his shield. He also draws his rapier as he focuses on his spell... and not getting impaled.

Ready shield and rapier, and take a dodge action while maintaining concentration on bless. Second round of max ten.

GM, thanks for taking Kwin's last turn for me. I apologize; things at work got out of hand this week and I had no time to go online for anything personal.

Kwin slashes the air with some holy water, which quickly evaporates into the spell he weaves. "Great Walker of the Horizon, bless these champions as they purge this crossroads!"

Casting bless using a second level spell slot.

Tarn, Argyri, Badger (and myself), whenever you make an attack roll or a saving throw before the spell ends, you can roll a d4 and add the number rolled to the attack roll or saving throw.

Well, Drusilla should not be last. I'm not sure if Tarn, Badger or Argyri are best up front. If one of them is suited for a rear guard, great. If we need the various skills of all three towards the front, Kwin will take the last place.

Tarn peered down into the darkness, his face suddenly serious. "Place is collapsed. Poorly built. Down there may well be the same. I'll take point. If I say we get out, we get out. A cave-in will kill us faster and more efficiently than any skeleton, aye?"

"You seem wise in the earthy ways of your kin. We will follow your guidance."

Kwin swings his staff with both hands at the skeleton engaged with him.

To hit 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17, damage 1d8 + 0 ⇒ (8) + 0 = 8

"This is a great chance to deal a blow to two dark forces."

He looks to the others. "If we can find where the pirates went ashore and follow their trail, it may be cleared of skeletons. I can use my god's gifts to turn some away, but it is limited by my mortal shell."

Several times during the downtime, Kwin leaves town. When he comes to crossroads, he stops to pray. For hours, he listens for signs that his lord, Fharlanghn, has service required of him elsewhere. But every road, path and trail leads him back to Saltmarsh. Clearly, his work there in the name of the Dweller on the Far Horizon is not yet complete. To pass the time, he tends to fishermen and merchants coming and going.

Intelligence (religion) check 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20

Kwin is updated to 5th level. I went ahead and put his new magic items on his character sheet; if the action picks up before they come in, I'll flag them as not available to use yet.

Hit points 1d8 ⇒ 1. So, go with the minimum of 5.

Guardian Emblem, uncommon 100 + 1d500 ⇒ 100 + (227) = 327, 1d4 ⇒ 1 weeks.
Scroll, remove curse, uncommon, 100 + 1d500 ⇒ 100 + (313) = 413, 1d4 ⇒ 4 weeks.
Scroll, revivify, uncommon, 100 + 1d500 ⇒ 100 + (226) = 326, 1d4 ⇒ 3 weeks.