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I'll do the same...
Arcana: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (20) + 13 = 33
History: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18
Streetwise: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (18) + 0 = 18

I look at Zvia, brow furrowed...that seems so familiar...

I take some time to sort and repack the things that I grabbed during our flight from the prison. Although exhilerated to see sky and feel the sun again, I am also edgy...constantly jumping at the sounds that suddenly seem too loud.

I use 2 healing surges to take me to full.

Savi's stats
HP: 37/37, Surges: 4/11(-1), AP: 1/1

Stealth Check
1d20 - 1 ⇒ (7) - 1 = 6 Maybe it is the coming back from the brink of death thing that's made Zvia so light on her feet, but the rest of us are just floundering.

I am all for running the hour, resting for a few minutes and then walking more if no one is actively trying to kill us.

Can I be all nature-y and try to find the best path for a large group to keep moving smoothly?
Nature Check
1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22

If we think we can run to cover and rest up for a few minutes to give everyone time to heal, I think that is our best bet. If we Push ourselves and people fail, we'll be running out of healing surges and I would rather start at full health and hopefully not need them until we get far enough away to completely recharge.

I would also make sure that Thanis makes it down with Corin before leaving the area. He stuck with us during the fight and is helping another, so he's a good guy in my book.

Does having another group heading SE make the Talenta Plains less appealing? Savi has been in the Plains before and wouldn't be afraid to go back...she might actually know some places. I just wonder if we don't want to split off and go somewhere else...if south seems natural, maybe north or west are better choices?

A) Starting to move Zvia -- you can get 4 squares away, if you spend two move actions... Next turn you could carry her another 2 sqrs and Orla could still catch up on that turn, stablize Zvia, and then on turn 3 you two could both carry her forward...

I say a small prayer to Aureon (hoping that my choice is the intelligent one) and wrap my arms around Zvia. Picking her up enough that I can safely pull her with me, I move backwards slowly.

Double move. I have more confidence that the reinforcements are coming than I have in my healing skills. Distance is far better a choice.

Absolutely, I would use the shield to protect Alester as he's leaving. I stood just where I stood to be within range to trigger the shield, so we're good.

As soon as Orla lands I would assist in whatever she needs to bring Zvia back to consciousness.
Heal check for help Orla
1d20 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 1 = 10 Whew! DM, is that a +1 to Orla or nothing?

If Orla get's her up, I would use my move action to help carry Zvia farther away from the prison.

I hear the sound. It sends a shiver down my spine and before I even think about anything, I give the full weight of Aeb to Gossen, turn and run towards the rope.

Everything speeds up and slows down...As I run, I see Orla's face go ashen and her grip change on the rope as she looks down on Zvia. Then I feel that almost imperceptible tug of my shield reminding me not to move too far. And then Zvia is at my feet...I gently tug her arm so that it bends in the right direction.

Savi's stats
HP: 13/37 (bloodied), Surges: 6/11(-1), AP: 1/1

@Savi - When you two move, the Warrior will take an OA on Gossen.

I figured as much...Aegis of Shielding protects him from taking any damage.

I tell Gossin to keep moving and that I will do my best to shield him from the warrior. I keep pushing us to move, putting all of my energy into getting them through the gate and out of the way.

Aegis of Shielding on Warrior2

If we double move, we can clear the gate and make room for others to come through. When I step beyond the gate, does anything feel different?

HP: 13/37 (bloodied), Surges: 6/11(-1), AP: 1/1

I continue to urge everyone to leave quickly before our exit is blocked by reinforcements. I see Gossen struggling under the weight of the unconscious prisoner and becoming paler with each step. I sprint back through the doorway to take half of his burden and encourage him to keep moving.

Before we continue, I adjust a few things to stabalize the fallen prisoner. 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 1 = 20

We have moments only, my friends! If we must fight, it would be best on the other side of that door!

I have to work on my maps... this is the third time someone's tried to melee archer2 :/ [/ooc])

We just really hate that guy... Honestly, the rest of the wall was smooth and I didn't notice the dark outline to indicate an outcropping by the door. It makes perfect sense and now I see it every time I look at it.

@Savi, you have a move and minor action left if you want to use them to get the door open... That first hit is vs AC and the second is vs Ref, right? They both hit.

Yes, first is AC and second Ref so all is good. Thanks for the reminder on the other stuff.

I run over by Thringorn yelling and gesturing to the others.

RUN! Everyone stop fighting and and get out of this ensorcelled place. This place is built to make them stronger and us weaker. How long do you think that they will follow us once we are free?!

As much as I want to stay and figure out what happened, the resounding crack of the front gate is like music and I throw myself into clearing the way, regardless of necrotic explosions. Lightning arcs from my sword to A3 and then bounces to A2. Ozone sizzles in the air.

Lightning Clash
1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 23 on A1
Damage 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14
1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14 on A2
Damage 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

HP: 13/37 (bloodied), Surges: 6/11(-1), AP: 1/1

@DM - Although Orla is more important to me, I can see that Haas is taking point and I would have used my shield on him. He takes no damage.

Aegis of Shielding on A3
Before I begin moving again, I gesture to the 3rd archer and then I am on my feet. I run up to my comrades behind the rubble wall and speak with them for a moment before stepping out enough (Q5) to go after the archer on the ground (A1).

Didn't your mother ever tell you that it is impolite to block your guests from the exit?

Lightning Lure
1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16 vs Fort thankfully
He is pulled to R4 and takes 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

I yell to Orla... After all we experienced in the dungeon below, could it be magical? Look with your other senses. What do you REALLY see?

I can't protect Orla from the 3. That was from the burst and since the attack was also on me, my shield would not work.

I was leaning heavily on the wall for support but feel a warmth spreading and strength returning to my limbs. My feeling of well-being is short-lived when I hear the big boney guy's message. I scan the courtyard quickly.

We need to get out of here fast. I think we should focus on moving toward that exit. It will take us too long to kill all of the archers and we're losing people the longer we stay here.

Aegis of Shielding on A5

Lightning Lure on A3
1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8 oof
I run to S11 and am in the middle of throwing my sword at A3 when I catch my foot on the rubble and almost take a nose dive. I manage to do a lot of arm waving and keep upright. (I don't suppose it looks like I am about to cast something amazing?)

HP: 19/37, Surges: 6/11(-1), AP: 1/1

I would use the shield for Orla for certain.

Seeing what a difference it makes when many attack one, I refocus on Archer 6, trying to bring it down.

Lightning Lure on A6 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20
Damage 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12 NICE!

Whether or not he falls, I put the shield back on him.

Stats HP: 15/37 (bloodied), Surges: 7/11(-1), AP: 1/1

DM, I had Aegis of Shielding on Archer 5. I don't know if he hit anyone (besides me), but if he did, I would have invoked it and reduced the damage by 9. You have it listed in your description so my guess is he is the one that shot me. I just wanted to be sure.

I see the archer closing with Orla and shift closer (S18) before gesturing in its direction.
Aegis of Shielding on A6

With maybe a little too much glee... That was so much fun last time, let's try it again...

I whirl my blade in arcing lightning at Archer 5. It sinks into rib cage and I pull back hard
Lightning Lure A5
1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23 I'd prefer that you do save vs falling, DM
1d6 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

Savi's stats
HP: 20/37, Surges: 7/11(-1), AP: 1/1

Green eyes flashing and red-gold hair dancing, I bare my teeth in a feral grin from the pure excitement of a freedom which seems but minutes away. The battle-lust of my comrades is infectious.

I am the color of cinnamon with hair that looks like dancing flame. I have a sword that behaves as if it is a part of me and a penchant for jumping in both feet first. And I want out of here. I have things to do.

Perception Check 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21

My enemies are Karnathi and I spent all of my energy coming here to kill specific people but it seems like I might have picked up on some things...history? Insight? I don't need to roll, just figured that it might color what I perceive.

I nod at Orla. It might not be a bad idea to bring some of that party down here.

I run up to Thringorn's evacuated space, throwing my blade like an arc of lightning at a wall-bound archer (A4).

Lightning Lure 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25 The blades strikes and hooks into a rib, yanking him from the wall and pulling him to me (T15).
Damage 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11 DM, does he take falling damage?

I wrench the sword free and throw up a hand at another archer (A5). Aegis of Shielding

HP: 31/37, Surges: 7/11(-1), AP: 1/1

I agree...I don't know what hit this place, but they either found what they wanted or they didn't, and I don't want to be here when they come back.

I am right in the mix of the first group (as before). I cannot keep the grin from my face as I feel freedom so near. I am practically pushing to get out the door.

I want to know if I remember anything about this room from when I came in.
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15

The room is mostly dark, a faint light spills in from the western door (that's the door that leads directly to the courtyard and freedom).

Does this mean that the door is open/ajar?

Stealth 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
I cannot stifle my giggles at Alester's attempt at "sneaking" and almost trip over him when he turns to give me a stern look.

Perception 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 1 = 20
In order to avoid his disapproving gaze, I pretend to pay attention and find myself actually paying attention.

I move into the middle of the little group and face Orla, with a concerned expression on my face. Orla, are you sure that you want to do that? This is what they do... I wrap my knuckles gently against one of the fighter's armored chest plates, trying to emphasize their level of protection.

Turning to the rest of the group... We might not want to line the stairs, but rather go in two waves once we know we're clear to keep moving. At the same time, we need to watch our backs since the boneguards could come from other parts of the prison behind us.

Oops..wrong game...replace "Cog" with "Thringorn". (Sorry, buddy.)

We did not completely finish divvying up on the discussion page. I suggest that we give the poultices to Orla. She can always hand them out before we rest. Does anyone want to take the Alchemist's Spark flasks? Maybe Zvia since she will often fight from a distance and can throw them? Cog and Alester should take the +1 amulet or last dragonshard. I will carry the pouch of cash (which we can worry about later).

I have updated my page.

I quickly dig through the piles, throwing "useless" things carelessly behind me, oohing and aahing over shiny things. I spot a decent looking leather armor and quickly strap it over my prison garb while throwing stuff into an empty backpack.

Anyone find it weird that this stuff is just...here? It seems odd to keep everything shoved into wardrobes one staircase away from prisoners. I feel my bravado coming back. They obviously didn't realize who they were dealing with.

I sigh with relief as my shackles are unlocked, ruthlessly kicking them into the corner under the desk.

Sharn, Fairhaven, Gatherhold...doesn't matter. They are not HERE. I say we get out of here and then worry over which path is clearest. We may find that we have little choice about where we run.

So, so far this is what we've spent:

Total = 200
Savi - 15
Orla - 40 (incuding some food)
Cog - 45
Zvia - ? (need to buy arrows, armor?)
Alester - ?

We should use any balance to get more supplies.

Orla mentioned wanting the Syberis shard...what about the other two? Check out DM's earlier post:

The Eberron Shard: This small shard stores your attack power in case you miss! Can be attached to any weapon or implement.

When used with any ENCOUNTER Power, that power gains the Reliable keyword ("Reliable" = If a reliable power misses every target, the power is not expended ).

The Khyber Shard: This puple crystal pulses with negative energy.
Can be attached to any armor or arm-slot item (like a shield).
ENCOUNTER POWER: Free Action.
Trigger: You are hit by a melee attack
Effect: Triggering creature takes 5 necrotic damage.

Orla, the DM will email you with suggestions on what to take. We have an account with D&D and can search the entire Compendium for options.

I am picking up lvl 5 leather armor (+1 Doppleganger).

I think that we should select some basic necessities to use the 200gp. The standard Adventurer's Kit (15gp) contains a backpack, bedroll, rope, food, water, light sources, etc. We can "buy" more of those items individually (light sources, extra bags, rope).

We might also need to consider ammo:
arrows (30) - 1gp
bolts (20) - 1gp
sling bullets (20) - 1gp

We might also have people that need a holy symbol (10gp), arcane implement (5gp-15gp), spellbook (50gp), ritual book (50gp) or thieve's tools which give a bonus to a lockpick attempt (20gp).

I would like an Adventurer's kit (15gp) but if we need to use more money for other things, then a backpack, rope, sunrods and waterskin (8gp).

I am also taking armor as my special item and have a better weapon than many so we might want the amulet to go to someone having to choose a weapon over armor????

I will do my healing and status update on the next post when I have access to stuff at home. I am healing up.

If they didn't charge in here, they either think we couldn't possibly have won or they may be laying in wait up ahead. We can take a few moments to patch up (I say as I pick bone shards out of my arms) but then I agree with Thringorn that we need to keep moving.

That said, did anyone see if one of these bones piles was carrying keys? (I jingle my shackles.)

I am also curious if there is anything useful around.
I start rifling through the wardrobes.

I smile and feel renewed as I am fortified by Orla's energy.

I agree, it is time to end this and move forward. I can almost taste fresh air from here...and fire needs air. My hair dances about my shoulders like the flames of a fanned fire.

Sword Burst vs REF
1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

I growl in frustration as my impatience gets the better of me and I swing too wide.

I don't have my status document with me but believe that I have 17HP +3Temp

Skel5: attacks Rallnik, 1d20 + 6 vs AC, hit for 1d8 + 4

I would use the Aegis of shielding on the hit that S5 put on Rallnik. Shields against 9.

Sadly, I am getting used to the feeling of shards of bone embedding themselves into my already riddled flesh and I simply shrug it off. I complete a pattern with my hands and a surge of energy skates down my blade.

Sword Burst on S6
1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9 vs REF

At the last second my sword slips from the blood in my hands and the arc goes wide, breaking chips from the stone wall.

HP: 9/37, Surges: 9/11(-1), AP: 1/1

Seeing my allies moving into the room causes me to forget the sharp splinters of bone dotting my side and I whirl my blade at the skeleton in the alcove.

Lightning Lure on S6
1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27 vs Fort Thrin, this is for you!
1/2 Max Dam
1d6+6 (12) plus 1d6 ⇒ 6 =9 total

AND

S6 is pulled across the room until he is before me. (F4)

Time to play, Old Boney. My hair dances wickedly and a bit of a maniacal laugh escapes before I can stop myself.

I so very much wanted to say, "No one puts Baby in a corner." But that didn't sound as bad ass.

HP: 12/37, Surges: 9/11(-1), AP: 1/1

I did keep S5 marked and I do use the shielding on his hit against Nirifanya which will reduce the damage of that hit to 0.

I recover from the blast of the fallen skeleton and move in an intricate pattern around S4, just barely stepping outside of his grasp. As I whirl around, I use his stumble to strike.

Lightning Clash on S4 vs AC
1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 26
1d8 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8 = 4

With a sizzling flash a bolt of lighting flies from the skeleton (s4) to his brethren (S6).

Lightning Clash pt 2 on S6 vs Ref
1d20 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 21
1d6 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9 = 4

I pull the sword back over my head, wiping smudges of char onto my prison garb.

Savi, want Orla to use the Virtue of Cunning to slide you to C3, D3, or E3?

E3 would be great. It opens up the stairwell for more people and I can hopefully get access to S6 shortly.

Free INT check on Thanis, baby!
1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10 oh, he's a ZOMBIE...RUN!!!!!

My hair dances about my shoulders as I focus power through my sword and strike out at the group around me.

Sword Burst on S3 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26
on S4 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25
on S5 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

Damage1d6 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
Crit Fire Damage 1d6 ⇒ 3
S3 takes 15 halved to 7
S4 takes 10 halved to 5

I move away from the stairs (D5), pulling my sword into a defensive position to guard against the coming attacks.

Save vs. slow1d20 ⇒ 13

Savi's stats
HP: 29/37, Surges: 9/11(-1), AP: 1/1

I turn back to those behind me.
Something is wrong with these stones. Do you see these holes in the workings of the stairs? Nothing good will come out of this. Move quickly before they are sprung!

Okay, so I didn't read my note before I initially posted so it seems weird that I tell everyone else to run up the stairs and then I stop. Savi would have warned everyone. It is your choice if you rush past me or down.

I carefully climb the stairs, trying to ready myself for the coming attacks (and wishing I had my armor). I stop (S2) and lean as far back against the wall as possible and focus on the first skeletons I can see.

Aegis of Shielding on S5 (vs. Ref)
Sword Burst on S1 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26 Sweet!
on S3 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24 Woot!
on S4 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8 poo.
on S5 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16 Yeah!
Damage S1,3,5
1d6 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

And with my mighty damage of 3...they all run away?

I will use 1 healing surge plus Orla's bonus to get up to almost full.

I really want out of these cuffs, but I think that we need to get out of here before anyone else comes down to check on us or the tardy guards.

I remember coming in that way (I point to the exit heading up.)...shall we make a run for it? The more of us, the more likely we can overpower anyone else we meet. Once we're outside of these walls we should break into groups and spread out.

Swords up front?

I look to the others but do not wait for confirmation. I begin preparations -- tucking in and tightening anything loose. My hair dances around my shoulders, alive with energy.

HP: 35/37, Surges: 9/11(-1), AP: 1/1

I will go for my attack of opp on S3 as he flees
Basic Melee
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19
Damage
1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10 (Half for my weakend state.)

I run up to Orla (F17) and motion as if to throw my sword...a flashing, arching light stretches out towards the fleeing skeleton...

Lightning Lure
1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8 vs Fort
It scorches the wall behind him...I barely catch it before throwing it back out again.

AP for Lightning Lure
1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24 vs Fort Finally!
Damage
1d6 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10 (Half)

As the light surges through the skeleton, it is pulled to my side (E16).

Aegis of Shielding on S3

Status= HP: 29/37, Surges: 10/11(-1), AP: 0/1

I move up next to Thanis (H16) spinning my blade and hands in an intricate pattern. A glow surges from me to the blade and pulses outward in a circle around me.

Sword Burst vs REF
S3 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22
S4 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16
Damage
1d6 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8 (only half damage if I hit)

Aegis of Shielding on S2

When it is my turn...

I turn to Thanis' men and gesture to S1. Disarm it as fast as you can. I am going to try and bring us another sword.

Renew Aegis of Shielding on S3

Lightning Lure on S3 vs Fort
1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13

Well at least I got the shield up.

Total Damage to PLAYERS

Thringorn: 10 (but Savi can shield you for 9 of that, so you only take 1... I assuming she'll shield you -- she can only do it once per turn, but this seems like a good use of a shield)

I would definitely trigger it to protect the first person that S3 hit.

I would like to adjust my move.

Blah, blah, blah...Shift to J13. Shield! Strike...badly missing...all on S3 instead of S1.

Keys are still not a bad idea...an open door is easier to fit through.

Did we determine if S1 (inside the room with us) has any keys?

Aureon, I ask for your interference and shielding. Aegis of Shielding on S1

Lightning Lure on S1 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12 vs REF uh...no

HP: 37/37, Surges: 10/11(-1), AP: 1/1

As I walk forward, I pull out my sword.

Thringorn, don't resist when you feel the tug. If this works, I am going to bring Mr. Boney in here. I look to the others around me. I am going to need some help over here in just a moment!

A shot lightning flashes out from my blade towards S1 but arcs wildly and sizzles into the wall in the hallway.

Move to I12 and Lightning Lure on S1 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12 vs Fort Excellent start! Perhaps I should stab myself next time.

Stupid room! I shake my sword in frustration. Looks like we're going to have to do this the old fashioned way.

I am working on my post, but I need to change something I'd written before. Instead of pulling the Skeletons in here, we may want to push them out. We'll fight much better out of this room. I doubt that the damage reduction affects the skeletons. We're not going to get very far with a constant -10. So maybe, push into the hall?

I would pull and dump the guy into the room as fast as you can. We need these skellies to join us without sounding an alarm or running for reinforcements (if possible). And we need to keep our exit open...maybe? I don't know. This is my first prison break.

I believe Jessica and Robert. I'm particularly disappointed to see Frog God Games' joking response on Facebook to Bill's conduct. I think an apology and owning what happened would be the honourable response, not attempts at humour. I have cancelled my Rappan Athuk maps Kickstarter pledge and won't be supporting FGG or Paizo going forward unless things change, and change drastically. Fast.

I pronounce it Throatwarbler Mangrove.