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Telman watches as the wyrms leave, his attention focused on the bronze one in remembrance of the tear he carried through the mountain and the luck it brought him.

As they fly away he continues to gaze up at the sky. Sky, not stone, is above his head for the first time in quite a while. He did not realize until this moment just how much he missed it.

Misha falls to the grass and Telman nods his agreement, taking a step away to take up a cover position, to patrol the perimeter as he always has. The old soldier stops himself and smiles.

"Maybe just this once, it's ok to let our guard down. For a moment." He slides his bow into the enchanted quiver and drops to the ground next to Misha.

"Or two......."

finally - Ive been trying to post for two days!

Wanted to say thanks for letting me be a part of this, especially Papa for all the hard work and dedication that made this such a great game!

Thanks for letting me share the journey, it’s been a ton of fun. And thanks Papa for all the hard work and dedication to make it such a great game!

heck with it, Telmans pretty much a one-trick pony anyway

Ignoring the danger of clustering too close together Telman takes another step forward for a better angle on the glittering outline of the dragon. In seconds he runs through the various spells and trick arrows he has trying to come up with something clever. He comes up with nothing: wishing he could send an arrow through its hide as easily as he could send one through a stone wall won't make it so.

Seeing how prideful the beast has been and how wounded Rikar is the archer resigns himself to his fate as he tries to draw the thing's attention....

"Nameless? Hiding behind your tricks, maybe we should just call you Spineless?"

5' Step, now in point blank range
Swift last Casters Champion, +5 to damage

Two hits, total of 67 damage.

AC 24, Current HP = 69, temp HP gone, energy resistance gone

Gravity Bow (9 minutes) do 2d6 vs 1d8
Haste +1, extra attack
+2 to hit/damage/skills/etc negated by sickened (this is round 4 of 4), additional +2 vs poison and fear

i was waiting. not sure what the answer would change for me this round but wanted to make sure we were tactically on the same page.

Telman sees Misha assessing their fallen comrade, probably thinking though the same things he is himself. This one arrow at a time nonsense isn't helping the battle much so bringing Therena to her feet might help but minor amounts of healing she can provide would not be enough to protect her from the next blast. Inching forward he trusts Misha's instincts to continue fighting and tries yet again to break through the creature's defenses.

This time two of the arrows connect, and Telman chuckles as thinks Well, thats twice as good as last time, I suppose.

my CMW potion won't do much good so I'll miss it with arrows instead.

5' Step just a wee bit closer
Then Full Attack

2 Hits, grand total 35 damage

A bit frustrated that so few arrows penetrated the dragon's defenses, Telman breathes deep to settle his hand and focus. Being less reckless but enhanced with Therena's speed magic he puts arrows to string in a steady stream, all the while tapping into her energy again.

5' step closer, still not point blank range yet
Swift Action for Casters Champion, +5 to damage (2 uses, 1 remaining)
Full Attack, Haste, Manyshot, NO rapid:

His curse echoes through the cave as only one arrow strikes true.

Ugh, grand total of 1 hit for 24 damage.

AC 24, Current HP = 69, temp HP gone, energy resistance gone

Gravity Bow (9 minutes) do 2d6 vs 1d8
Haste +1, extra attack
+2 to hit/damage/skills/etc negated by sickened (this is round 2 of 4), additional +2 vs poison and fear

RETRO
The wave of confidence Telman rides through the portal is quickly replaced with waves of nausea. As the companions scramble into action against the foe hiding somewhere in the darkness, he mutters "Oh no you don't ...." Suddenly a golden outline of the beast comes into being, and with a grim smile the archer says "Oh, thats better."

He centers himself, thinking about strong magical aura Therena's presence gives off. Looking to test the dragon he fits a single arrow to the string and fires. Then again. Then again.....

Swift Action: Casters Champion for an additional +5 damage
Move Action: Bullseye shot, +4 to next attack
Full Attack with haste without rapid:
First Attack (keeping dice but no +4 from Focus: 1d20 + 29 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 29 + 4 + 1 = 51 -4 = 47
Damage: 2d6 + 15 ⇒ (6, 5) + 15 = 26 he's immune to energy effect

First Iterative: 1d20 + 24 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 24 + 1 = 38
1st Iterative Damage: 2d6 + 15 ⇒ (5, 5) + 15 = 25

Second Iterative: 1d20 + 19 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 19 + 1 = 38
2nd Iterative Damage: 2d6 + 15 ⇒ (3, 1) + 15 = 19

Third Iterative: 1d20 + 14 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 14 + 1 = 33
3rd Iterative Damage: 2d6 + 15 ⇒ (3, 2) + 15 = 20

Haste: 1d20 + 29 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 29 + 1 = 45
Haste Damage: 2d6 + 15 ⇒ (6, 4) + 15 = 25

only 2 hits (rolling 18s on the iteratives didnt help, thats no bueno). Grand total 50 damage.

Definitely glad you’re back and safe!

^ this. If telman can see it clearly he doesn’t need that fancy stuff to start pin cushioning it

Will: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 2 = 11 fail, sickened, HP=180+14-22=172
Reflex: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 13 + 2 = 31 fail, only regular evasion so no help there, 133 damage minus the resist 30 means HP=172-103=69

The wave of confidence Telman rides through the portal is quickly replaced with waves of nausea. As the companions scramble into action against the foe hiding somewhere in the darkness, he mutters "Oh no you don't ...."

He centers himself, simultaneously thinking about the beast in the shadows and the strong magical aura Therena's presence gives off. Focusing on both he fits a single arrow to the string, inhales, and exhales saying a single word.

"Seek."

Swift Action: Casters Champion for an additional +5 damage
Move Action: Bullseye shot, +4 to next attack
Standard Action: Seeker Arrow. Im hoping that "travels to any known target in range" works even if I can't see it anymore?
Seeker Arrow Hail Mary: 1d20 + 29 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 29 + 4 + 1 = 51
Damage: 2d6 + 15 ⇒ (6, 5) + 15 = 26 he's immune to energy effect

AC 24, Current HP = 69, temp HP gone, energy resistance gone

Gravity Bow (9 minutes) do 2d6 vs 1d8
Haste +1, extra attack
+2 to hit/damage/skills/etc negated for 4 rounds by sickened, additional +2 vs poison and fear
Cooked to a nice medium well

After muttering a few arcane words of his own, Telman gives a nod. "So spread out to avoid giving it an easy cluster of targets, don't let up the pressure on whatever evil we find there, and try to watch each other's backs while we're doing it."

"Sounds like fun, let's get started."

Summary of Buffs
Gravity Bow (9 minutes) arrows do 2d6 vs 1d8
Heroes' Feast 1d8 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14 temporary hit points. +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and Will saves and a +4 morale bonus on saving throws against poison and fear effects for 12 hours.
Good Hope (17 minutes) Each affected creature gains a +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls. (this supersedes the bonus from heroes' feast, but doesn't last as long.
communal tongues (10 minutes to everyone including the kitty) - Understand all languages

bonus HP, extra damage, +2 to hit/damage/skills/etc, additional +2 vs poison and fear

If Therenas assumption is right and the battle is iminent when the portal opens Telman will cast a gravity bow.

And switch my arrows to shock just in case.

Telman raises his mug at Josef's toast. "Thanks for letting me come along, its been quite the adventure." He finishes the mug in a single pull.

"And now let's finish it."

I was going to ask a similar questions about how close we are since things like Gravity Bow are min/lvl and what we know about the enemy we're facing so I can pick the best energy effect for my arrows (which now have burst which could be cool)......

Or assuming we don't know specifics I guess we'll find out soon enough!

level up down.....3rd iterative attack, hail of arrows ability, a little more damage, and 3rd level spells..... ready to move ahead!

Appreciate the waiting folks, I was bummed I might miss stuff! Plans changed a bit and I got back today .... should be able to get the level up done tonite (yes, boss, 2 Archer levels) and be ready to rock and roll!

I'm the "new guy" here but agree with the fast track. like Therena I am feeling the pbp burnout - I used to have many games going at once but I've weaned it down to this one because I like it so much i want to see it through.

Having said that, I leave for vacation today and won't be back online until the 23rd .... I don't want to interfere with momentum so bit as needed.

And thanks DRB for all the dedication it took to get us here!!

"Many undead ...... Not that I doubt our abilities, but fighting at half strength seems like bad tactics. Although I am curious .....if there is a beastie in there, isn't it easier to kill before it wakes up and comes out?"

"Id hate to give up an advantage."

Telman stares at the box the entire time he is speaking, but does it approach any closer.

Just got home after a week in the hospital with my 15yr old son; his lung collapsed (fancy name for it is spontaneous pneumothorax) and needed surgery. Home and out of the woods now, thank goodness, but things were a bit distracting. And the wifi there sucked!!!!

Not that telman has anything that would have altered events so far, but I do apologize for not being here.

"So powerful wizards, dragon lords, and not just undead but 'many' undead." Telman finishes retrieving arrows and puts one on the string. "Sounds like fun."

The guard bears down on Telman and the archer only smiles. "That supposed to scare me?" He then proceeds to fire arrows right into his face.

Grand Total: 88 piercing and 14 frost damage assuming I can only get the one target.

We're just across the river in Orange county, Papa, also very lucky - lost cable for 1.5 days bbut never lost power. crazy stuff though!

Hope I don't regret this...

The campfire tale of a dwarf running forward onto a bridge comes to mind as Telman moves around the corner to engage the approaching guards. The story is quickly replaced by a more recent memory, the memory of the arrow that just dropped the guard fighting Misha and Rikar. A few arcane words as he pulls his bowstring back and an arrow magically appears nocked and ready to fire.

Telman releases and the arrow splits into three as it flies toward the group to the south.

Move Action to get into position (token moved on map)
Standard Action to cast Arrow Eruption. From Telman's spot all but the leftmost of the 4 are in range.

The shot that dropped the guy was two arrows of a Manyshot ... second roll was a 3 so the spell replicates that arrow doing 15 piercing and 1 frost damage to each of the three guards.

Spell Attack Roll: 1d20 + 25 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 25 + 1 = 36

argh, trying to post from phone and failing! I'll post action later tonight, short version is I'm moving to the west to open up line of sight on the new guards. And then shooting them.

@Telman: I "assume" you mean the closest guard to the south that Therena cannot cover with her pit.

Thank you.... yes the guy in the front .... direct > fancy .....

Seeing Therena's pit keeping the group of guards at bay for the moment Telman turns his attention to the guards around Misha, freeing up Rikar to focus on the man at the fountain.

The first shot sends two arrows at the guard Misha has already wounded. Seeing that is enough he shifts targets to strike the other one with several shots as well.

The wounded guard takes 35 piercing and 7 frost
The fresh guard takes 49 piercing and 7 frost

Hearing the warning and seeing their aggressive stance, Telman looks to create some distance between the group and their enemies by trying to drop the vanguard.

All four shots strike true, biting deep into the guards armor.
72 piercing and 20 frost damage

I agree, Misha.

I've been distracted of late, will try to get more active going forward.

Same here, real life distractions ..... but I very much want to get to the end so will work harder as well.

Telman cannot help but smile at the ranger's approach. Yup, that was entertaining!

The hardened soldier cannot help but smile at Therena's infectious good nature.

"You saying we aren't threatening?" he quips as he nocks an arrow and follows the others.

Telman's eyes dart from side to side, trying to take in all the possible ambush points and hiding spots provided by the rubble. Giving up trying to count he says a quick thanks to Erastil that his bow is back in his hand. "Wonder who used to live here.......and what's living here now?"

Hesitant to step on or across the holy symbol on the floor Telman circles around the room to take up a guard position trying to watch both dark passageways at once.

"Any way to tell the color of the dragons in the carvings? He asks the question without looking away from the exits. "I mean, does each tear have a proper place or do we just need eight out of the ten?"

going to take a little longer to level up....thought i just went through everything recently but my profile still needs some cleaning.

Apologies .....I'm not too far west of papa and while I did not have it that bad the storm + work did knock me for a loop this week. I'll be adding a level of arcane archer, hope to have that wrapped up either tonight or tomorrow.

Adding to that has been a personal "mistake" ... the group I've gamed with in real life for decades (we use roll20 now since we're all over the country) learned that in all my years I have nevered GMed so they suckered me into agreeing to run a campaign. So of course I chose to do a 100% home brew game set in Victorian England loosely based on League if Extraordinary Gentlemen. So yeah, that's taking up some time. Bad news is I may have bitten off more than I can handle. Good news is, thanks to my character building chops my Jack the Ripper is a bit of a badass .....

I vote tear tunnel also.

Desperate for dry land, Telman quickly agrees.

Ever the soldier, Telman is content to let the generals speak while he remains vigilante, looking distracted but paying attention to everything that is said. Of special interest is the phrase "god killed a few" - not sounding like idle cleric talk, that sounds like there was a big beastie nearby that these fish men worshipped. He glances from side to side looking for any clues to what they might worship.

Hating the idea of "doubling back" but saying nothing, Telman nods his agreement.

sorry all, crazy work schedule stealing my free time, but I'm definitely still here!

Telman does his best to help with the search, trying to make up for how ineffective he was in the fight. I hope we get out of this gods-forsaken water soon...

sorry, family stuff. Will post either tonight or tomorrow.

Mishas tale holds telmans attention and curiousity as he tries to wrap his mind around the power she is describing. "Agree, an easy choice to stay far away from such an evil. Let sleeping dragons lie."

Still nervous about the next leg of their adventure he prepares to enter the waters with his companions.

Telman follows Josef's lead, stowing his bow in his enchanted quiver. He squats down and reaches forward to drag his hand through the water. "I've got a bad feeling about this........"

Is the water cold enough that we should be worried? I've got endure elements if its needed.

will grab those 6 arrows and 4 air bubble potions also.

Any chance there are cyclonic arrows available for purchase?

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"I'm in the same place as Rikar ... not much I can do underwater so I'm going to need some magical help breathing.". He pauses for a moment. "And unless theres an mermaid longbow or something for sale around here I'm not sure how much good I'm going to be .... "

does Freedom or other things like it work with a bow? I didn't think so ...

Happy happy to all!

"Agree. I'd prefer staying dry versus fighting those things on their terms." Even after the scouting report of the elemental, Telman takes up his normal guarding position while the others search and assess the scene.

Having dived beneath the surface, the two remaining spellcasters are set upon by the two remaining water elementals.

I (selfishly) moved them on the map based on this, which lets me 5' step closer to the melee

Having lost all sight of the casters in the back, Telman switches focus to the three fishmen that remain after Rikar's sight returns.

Poorly timed crit....any chance 66+8 frost drops a fresh one in the back? Assuming not I would shoot him again, meaning that 3rd arrow and the crit goes to him also for another 65+6 (grand total 131+14). making him very dead. Last arrow on another fresh one for 24+1

Did it look like the burning hands affected any of them?

Telman grits his teeth, still unhappy with his vantage point. Can't shoot what I can't see." Ignoring his own words the archer starts firing arrows into the fray.

Looks to me that I only have line of sight on the southern-most of the 3 casters. If I can get a bead on more than one I'd split the arrows between them. If not, I'll split the arrows between the caster I can hit and the front row to try and cover Rikar a bit.

GRAND TOTAL: Caster gets 56 piercing and 12 frost damage. Alternate target gets 8 frost damage and 60 piercing if its a fish, 40 if its the caster.

He glances at Josef between arrows. "I can fill the tunnel with smoke, will that stop them from casting?" If we can't get through to the casters I can hit the guy in the back row with an obscuring mist arrow to at least block line-of-sight....

"I'm with Misha on this one...." Finding himself himself far behind the action, Telman hugs the wall until he has a clearer view of the fish creatures. Seeing how narrow the corridor is the archer begins chanting as he pulls an arrow from his quiver. He launches at the creature in front of Latys. The arrow explodes on impact, filling the corridor with a blast of flames.

Move Action to get into position.
Standard Action: Imbue Arrow with Burning Hands. 15' cone should catch 3 on Layts' side and 2 on Rikar's side.
Arrow Attack, PBS: 1d20 + 25 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 25 + 1 = 42
Arrow Damage: 1d8 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 9 + 1 = 16
Spell Damage: 5d4 ⇒ (3, 4, 4, 4, 4) = 19 BOOM!

We will be here when you get back, take the time you need. We'll be thinking of you and wishing you and the missus well.........