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Round 5

Ayreth casts Guidance, then hops up just a bit to target Paul with it. Her starknife attacks the same globe.

Guidance: This spell imbues the subject with a touch of divine guidance. The target gets a +1 competence bonus on a single attack roll, saving throw, or skill check. The target must choose to use the bonus before making the roll to which it applies.

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Using Guidance for attack modifier

After the rest of the crew attacked, Paul pushes over to 3:F and attacks the remaining globe.

With the bonuses from his allies he'll elect to use "power attack" on it -

Attack with magical Short Sword; including buffs and penalties
1d20 + 9 + 1 + 1 - 2 - 3 ⇒ (13) + 9 + 1 + 1 - 2 - 3 = 19

If it hits -
1d6 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4 = 11

Note: Paul, if/when you attack this round while levitated, you will be at -3.

No worries GM; it's all good.

Right now it doesn't matter because generally, Paul waits for his ranged companions to shoot at the targets first before he moves into melee (even melee in the air); that way, if one of my allies doesn't have the Feat "Precise Shot" it won't matter, since - as of now - the orbs aren't in melee range of anyone. Of course, after my allies use their range weapons on the orbs, Paul will happily move up to use melee on them (assuming one of my allies doens't drop them first). But sadly that move has to wait for another day - I'm off to bed, now :)

I don't understand. There is no such thing as a terrible pun. ;)

Well, all I can say is that comments like that are pun-ishment enough! :)

On a "lighter" note...

Great! Now I need to know if I should make a Willpower roll against that terrible pun ;)

For now Paul will move to G:2 and attack the orb at F;1.

Attack against orb with -2 Penalty Factored in
1d20 + 9 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 9 + 1 - 2 = 17

If it hits -
1d6 + 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 + 1 + 1 = 9

Paul:[ooc] when/if you attack again while levitated you will be at -2

Left - I'm pretty sure that the penalty you're referring to is for multiple attacks each round - such as if I was using Two-Weapon Fighting or had a BAB of +6/+1 and used a full attack.

In other words, with the cumulative penalty for fighting in the air then it would be subtracting -1/-2 for a net total of at a +5/-1.

Or if I had a BAB of +11/6/1 I think the penalty would be -1/-2/-3 for a net total of +10/4/-2 and at the top of a new round the penalty "reboots", though I may be wrong.

Of course, before I do anything, I need to know what's up from Ayreth via the levitation; but if I could get clarified, that would be great.

Round 4

Ayreth reaches out, casting Guidance on Doctor Gii, then moves to her right and forward to try to see the new threat down the tunnel. Unfortunately, it bends too much. Her ghostly starknife again shoots at the nearest globe.

Ayreth, am I still levitated and if so, for how long?

Cool - well, I'm off to work and won't be home until later.

I'm eager to see what happens when I get home :)

Linndell is nauseated.

Creatures with the nauseated condition experience stomach distress. Nauseated creatures are unable to attack, cast spells, concentrate on spells, or do anything else requiring attention. The only action such a character can take is a single move action per turn.

So Linn has had his turn by drawing his weapon/bow.

Ah! Thanks for the clarification, GM :)

Round 3: We have Blue, Bart and Alar left to act.

Not to mention Linndell - he only took a partial Move Action and still has the remainder of his Move Action as well his (potential) Attack Action or at least the remainder of his Standard Action; unless he's intentionally not attacking?

Round 3

"...I will keep you up."

Paul glances down at Ayreth and nods in assent. He pushes himself across the ceiling to H:3 and swings his magical shorstword at the globe at G:2.

Attack with Magical Sword and Blue's buff - coupled with a -2 and -1 penalty for Power Attack and for hovering...

1d20 + 9 + 1 - 2 - 1 ⇒ (12) + 9 + 1 - 2 - 1 = 19

If it hits -
1d6 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4 = 11

"Antairis, try to push yourself along the ceiling. I will keep you up."

Cool - I believe I can use my left hand to "take a 5-foot step" across the ceiling to 3:H and attack the creature at 2:G with my sword +1 short-sword which is still in my right hand.

If I'm not able to do this, I'll do something else - GM; can you confirm my chance to do that, or do I need some kind of "climb" check to move across the ceiling; if so, what would it be?

While I wait - Free Action:

ROUND 3

GM - I'll hold action until after the others have had a chance to act.

Bad guys are up.

Looking forward to next round, GM :)

Paul, we are not permitting a retcon in this round.

btw: The orb is current 15 ft away from Paul and 16 ft in the air over G:2.

So the orb is currently already 16 feet off the ground? Also, I'm assuming that there is space above the orb and the roof of the tunnel we're traveling in?

Okay, that said - how high exactly is the roof of the tunnel?

Ayreth - if you are able to levitate Paul up to use a melee attack on the orb, that's cool - but if this going to happen can my Standard Action to use "Total Defense" be ret-conned?

"How much do you trust me, Antairis?"

Paul's eyes flick behind him momentarily.

He speaks to her quickly, his eyes flicking back to the hovering sphere, but it seems that the tone of his voice has mellowed somewhat since the comments from Gii.

"BACK OFF, ANTAIRIS," Gii snaps, not even sparing a look to the other man.

Paul's eyes widen in shock at the doctor's words.

Then his eyes go flat and he sheathes his masterwork shortsword; his other weapon ready in his hand.

Alright, I guess that for now Paul will use Total Defense at this time as he can't hit the creature in the cloud or the one that's 15 feet above him with a melee attack.

Actually Gii is probably one of the few people who can hit it.

As far as Paul knows, Gii is a doctor with some clerical abilities and (possibly) the only person in the party who can deal with the strange plague we've seen. Paul wouldn't want to risk their chief asset against the plague on the off-chance that the doctor can hit it, unfortunately.

Paul looks at the cloud and the creature floating just outside the cloud.

Without knowing its potential, or its power, he looks at Gii -

"Doc - get the hell back; you can't do anything here - get the hell back!" he calls out with a tight voice, his voice now switching to the Common Tongue for some reason...

I'm waiting on Gii's move here - depending on what he does will effect Paul's formal "In-Game" action.

Off to work - I'll see you all later tonight...

Good luck!

Paul watches the Chelaxian boy near him disappear into the shadows; his eyes like ice as he watches the boy vanish; then he turns and watches his companions rush off in the other direction.

Paul debates what he'll do, but decides to leave the boy in the darkness he moves around the corner to aid his friends.

When he turns the corner he sees that there is foul looking cloud which his gaze cannot pierce.

If there was a threat inside it, or beyond it, there is no way he could hope to see it.

His only recollection from Linndell's words thus far is that there has been nothing but trap after trap in this filthy hole.

However, the only person in the company who is able to heal is the doctor; and he has moved dangerously close to the edge of this gloom.

So I guess Paul will "Double-Move" to 4:I so that he's able to take his next action on the next round. He has his weapons drawn; though.

Only Gii, Bart and Alar and Paul left to act in Round 1. Alar also needs to roll Fort save, please.

GM - 2 things -

1. Even if I was able to use Knowledge Planes there isn't a way for me to do that because Left said the green stuff was like a fog cloud. As far as I know that means we can't see more than 5 feet into the cloud; and even if we were literally next to the creature, and still managed to hit the creature if we could hit the creature; there is a 20% chance that a successful hit will still fail. That being the case, if someone in the party had Knowledge Planes is there any way they could even use it since the creature is essentially invisible to anyone who isn't in the cloud and no more than 5 feet from it?

2. I'm waiting for Gii and Bart to go - but now I have to go to work and I won't be able to act in any case until we get back.

Follow-up: Since the enemy creature won Initiative and is acting in a Surprise Round and also has Concealment, even if Paul ran around the corner I don't think that "in-character" he would be able to do anything because he wouldn't know the creature exists at this time. Since there is no way for him to know about this "In-Character" I kind of have to wait to do something for a while anyway. But I'll have something up after the others make their posts and when I get home. See you then.

EDIT: I guess I'm waiting for Gii to go now - I'll have something up later when I get home from work.

Paul, the 5 ft sq grey area is the pressure plate trap Linndell disabled earlier. It is safe now.

Cool, thanks!

So Paul is holding action until Bart acts this round?

Only theoretically - I have to go to bed because it's 1:30 AM here and I have to work tomorrow. Please be patient for me on that count.

Mid Round 1 Map

Blue, I haven't moved you yet until we get clarification on what Lefty asked earlier ... Once I do, I will move you this round. Thanks.

Linndell and Ayreth, you have been moved this round.

Please remember that the 10ft square area (with red dash lines) is the larger trap and it is still armed and should be bypassed. Thanks.

What of the gray square at I:3?

Paul's nostrils widen at the stench in the cave, and his eyes narrow at the sounds of imminent battle.

He turns a glance behind briefly toward Bart, waiting to see what the boy will do first...

Before they move further, and initiate the whole combat thing I wanted Bart to do this. Sorry for the delay again. He'll activate his shadow form on his amulet and spend one from that resource pool.

I guess "ret-con"?

As Paul waits for something to happen he turns and notices Bart do what it is he's doing and vanish into the darkness of the shadows.

His eyes narrow but he says nothing; instead he draws his other short-sword and continues to wait...

Blue Heron smiles at Paul's nod.

He is odd, but he is also a barbarian. All barbarians are odd. He seems honorable though.

Paul pulls his eyes off the rearguard of the company.

When he notices Blue's smile he gives her a quick wink; yet his attention seems to be divided. Right now he seems to be putting most of his focus on the potential threat that may be before him...

The rest of his attention seems to be on the potential threat that may be behind him...

Ayreth continues to follow, keeping her distance. Something niggles at her mind about how Paul is acting. When he hefts his blade and sets his shoulders, she dismisses it as him being combat ready.

As Paul advances in formation he seems to sense a glance and turns to look behind him.

His eyes rest on Bart for a moment, his knuckles whitening around the hilt of his sword - but then he looks up to see Ayreth as well.

When his eyes flick to her his expression changes from the look he gave Bart. As he pauses to study her his gaze jumps quickly between each of her eyes - yet his expression is enigmatic at best.

Then he turns back to keep his eyes front on whatever may be coming...

Besides for giving Paul concerned looks, Blue Heron is mostly watching Linndell's back. She is focused on protecting the party and tangling with worthy foes whom she believes are malingering in this mine.

Paul notices Blue's look and nods at her encouragingly, raising his blade to her in a casual but friendly salute and continues to wait for the company to advance.

We need you guys to tell us what you're going to do now ... and if your party order changes it any way from this point. Thanks.

Paul continues to advance after Linndell.

He glances back at Bart suddenly as they move up and considers if perhaps changing his place in line was a good idea at this time, but then suspects that such a change wouldn't be a good idea.

At least - not yet...

He hefts his blade casually, letting the gleam of the magical light flicker on its edge and smiles.

Via link: There is a large trap ahead....I will mark it. Stay to the left.

Paul will wait for the company to advance to the next point; at which time he'll advance with the group and in order while avoiding the marked trap until they come to another potential threat.

Paul glances at Gii and shrugs in assent.

He scratches his beard absently and looks up and around the corner to his right, wondering what might be down that corner but for now he waits for the company to advance.

Ayreth moves up as the group does, searching for anything unusual as she goes along, ball still rolling across the tops of her fingers.

When Paul looks back at Bart, a dark look crosses his face and Ayreth recoils slightly. What in Nine Hells?

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[dice=Perception]1d20+10

[dice=Sense Motive]1d20+10

@Paul: There are coordinates on the current map I have issued on the board. So I'm unsure what you mean by you have no coordinates to go by.

If you want to search for traps, then let us know.

To all: Do you all start moving forward up the narrow passageway and into the left tunnel? Just let us know what your plans are as a group.

Calling it a night. See you all in my morning. :)

Sorry about that - I was looking at an older map.

My bad.

I'm able to do a bit of postings between jobs; just let me see what's on the board, though. And again, sorry for any confusion...

** spoiler omitted **

Paul lifts his blade and studies the cold gleam of the steel with icy eyes and began to make his plans.

He now knew with clarity enough to gauge what was important about the boy and his dark deceptions...

Such a shame he did not try to bluff his way out of things from the beginning; it is very likely he might have succeeded...

A sudden scowl darkens his visage.

Even an enemy may be forgiven, but a friend who betrays you is one who commits the darkest sin...

Paul spits to the side and continues to wait for Linndell to advance; knowing that the quality and the quantity of traps in this place prevented any action whatsoever until their pointman decided to head out.

Paul pulls out a rag and begins to polish his sword absently as he waits for Linndell to finish with the trap.

As he works he wonders what is down the tunnel to the right, but the mystery will have to be unlocked at another time...

Can you companion show me where the trap is? I will try to disarm it.

Paul's gaze flicks between Linndell's words and goes back to study Ayreth and her work with the glass ball.

Naturally, he says nothing at this time; but like everyone else, he continues to wait patiently for the trap to be revealed and disarmed and so that they can move forward.

As he waits for action, his ear cocks to hear the inevitable noises echoing through the stone tunnels.

He spits a stream of tobacco into the dirt and makes himself comfortable.

Paul merely continues to lounge; waiting for the party to make up its mind.

However, he listens carefully to Bart's words - noting specifically the accent the lad is using...

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

EDIT:

Paul glances behind him to study the lad intently; as if some vague hunch was confirmed in his head...

Then he continues to wait for direction from the others.

** spoiler omitted **

No worries.

Linndell waits by the fork....watching down both passageways for trouble.

With no one taking any action, Paul leans casually against the wall of the cavern and picks his teeth absently.

As he waits for the party to do something he glances back at Bart and studies the boy thoughtfully.

GM - regarding Bart's gear; does it seem consistent with gear/clothing that is worn by folk from Cheliax? I can make a Knowledge: Local check if necessary - please let me know. Thanks!

In the order you guys are moving up the narrow passage, between Paul and Ayreth is Bart (and 5 ft spaces between you). Looking at some of the rp of last night ... Ayreth isn't behind Paul, but behind Bart (with a 5ft gap between you).

Thanks, guys.

The order is as follows:

Alar scouting (50ft) ahead of the group/Linn.

Linndell (at fork)
5 ft gap
Blue
5 ft gap
Gii
5 ft gap
Paul
5 ft gap
Bart
5 ft gap
Ayreth

Sounds fine with me.

Well, I'm off to work. I guess I'll see you all when I get home.

Good hunting!

Ayreth casts Light on her ring and allows a little more room between herself and Paul.

Paul quickly turns at the presence of light suddenly appearing. He moves back down the hall, moves around the corner, pushes past Bart and looks to see where the light is indeed coming from.

Once he observes that it seems to be coming from Ayreth, he studies her for a moment, then turns and returns to his place in the tunnel.

Is there going to be a chance to have coordinates on this map?

Quietly watching the other members of the party...

Paul waits for the lion-like creature to return and report.

He glances ahead with cold eyes and slides the edge of his thumb over the blade casually, then opens the skin gently on his thumb and lets a trickle of carmine dribble over the edge of the weapon.

He holds the blade up to examine it in the dim light and nods in grim satisfaction as he watches the blood color the steel...

Ayreth returns Paul's look with her own steely gaze and stays behind to take the rear.

Paul returns her gaze for a moment; his own eyes now equally hard but his expression unreadable.

He says nothing.

Paul then turns from her and proceeds down the tunnel, his eyes on the source of the light as Linndell advances, his sword loose in his hand.

Hrm... Alar will go... fifty feet ahead of the group. Far enough to make a difference if he spots something/smells someone, but not far enough that the group can't aid him if stuff goes down. Bart might be persuaded to send him further ahead otherwise.

That's 50 feet ahead of Linndell, I guess, which means it's 70 feet beyond Paul and he's unable to see Alar at this time no matter what his Perception Check is, unfortunately.

For now he's following Linndell, I guess.

It should be noted that Paul has his musket slung over his shoulder and doesn't have it "at the ready" for ready or easy use; though he is carrying his +1 Short Sword at this time.

Alar is going to take point now (as stealthy scout), according to Bart's rp. Don't know if Linndell is aware of this (since he is on point) ... and whether anyone will communicate it to him? But how far ahead/forward will the group be moving now?

If Alar is scouting, I'll need a perception check from him, please.

Do any of us need Perception Checks to spot Alar? He's pretty far ahead and basically disappears if he's in dim light, so we may not even be able to see him even if we wanted to; or what direction he chose to go in as the tunnel now forks...

Gii won't particularly mind, but he'd rather Paul used his words instead of just yanking on him.

Paul tried words earlier; regrettably we just don't speak the same language ;)

But I reckon that Gii's a sharp enough cookie to recognize that Paul is making a conscious decision not to use Common for some reason.

There is room for single file movement. If Gii is amiable to waiting back until those in front have moved forward (and thus creating a space between) then that is fine.

Cool, thanks GM :)

Meanwhile, I hope that Gii is okay with it; but I guess if he's not we can RP it out ;)

There is no gap between Blue and Gii. As I mentioned, space is limited inside this tunnel.

No worries - in which case Paul will put his hand on Gii's shoulder and stop his advance until Blue moves so that there is a five feet gap between the two of them. As long as there is room for the party to advance forward in a single file then he'll do what he can to make sure that Gii doesn't move forward right away so there is at least a five foot gap between them and they're not back-to-back.

Not trying to be difficult, but Paul just doesn't want the doctor to be back-to-back with people in front of them; especially given the nature and quality of the traps that we've encountered so far.