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Yasmeena nods. "As long as we are here with access to the fabled City of Brass, we should upgrade our equipment as much as we can first. I believe Haleen has the right of it; we are likely to find ourselves in a battle against our nemesis soon after we return."

I will try to plan some time this weekend to figure out what gear Yasmeena and Neela will buy. Let's divide the treasure evenly between us all? Including Haleen and Neelah? If we've lost Aithaloessa, we might have to assume that we are parting ways for some reason, but we can distribute her share among the remaining characters.

By the way, the grand total for everything is 204,112.7 gp. How should we divide it?

I think it would be smart to make sure everyone has all the standard items of at least +2, maybe with some of them upgraded to +4 for the main characters? Not sure how much that would cost yet.

Yasmeena blinks and then blushes. "Oh! Of course you are right, Haleen. We must go after Jhavhul! Thank you for reminding us."

Here's what I have on the list, with the sell price noted. I assume we'd try to sell the consumables too? It's not a bad idea if we do, since I doubt we're ever going to use them. Also, we might want to keep a few of these things for us to equip or upgrade.

3,438 gp
1,000 gp: heavy golden scrolls of freedom of movement (CL 20)
750 gp: haste
250 gp: mage armor
2,000 gp: mind blank
4,750 gp: protection from spells
500 gp: spider climb
750 gp: water walk
3,500 gp: horn of the golden draught (5/5 uses)
9,187.5 gp: Zenzirad, +1 bane (fire outsider) frost falchion
450 gp: three oils of soften stone
3,600 gp: wand of stone shape (32/32 charges)
7,500 gp: ten flasks of ebon flame
3,475.2 gp: three +1 longswords
4,155 gp: +2 battle axe
2,310 gp: two +1 halberds
4,167.5 gp: +1 thundering bastard sword
4,160 gp: +2 rapier
4,604 gp: four +1 daggers
2,150 gp: +2 chainmail
1,325 gp: +1 full plate
2,000 gp: bracers of armor +2
1,000 gp: ring of protection +1
2,000 gp: gold circlet (2,000 gp)
9,187.5: +1 flaming burst falchion
400 gp: quiver with 20 +1 frost arrows
750.5 gp: pocket flask w/potion of tongues
1,500 gp: rope of climbing
892.5 gp: wand of magic missile (CL 7th, 17/17 charges)
2,500 gp: sapphire-encrusted gold urn with ashes (2,500 gp)
500 gp: half-melted crown of adamantine (500 gp)
6,000 gp: minor ring of cold resistance
2,452 gp: large +1 cold iron dagger
2,500 gp: bag of holding (type ii)
2.5 gp: spell component pouch
25 gp: scalemail
85 gp: masterwork heavy steel shield
156 gp: masterwork warhammer
1.5 gp: 3 shortspears
600 gp: potion of cure moderate wounds x4
600 gp: potion of shield of faith +3 x4
500 gp: masterwork chain shirt x4
624 gp: masterwork heavy mace x4
1,200 gp: masterwork iron longbow (+2 Str) x4
2,500 gp: rare lava pearl necklace (2,500 gp)
1,755 gp: +2 shocking burst short sword
1,850 gp: elaborate court costumes, jewelry and adornments (1,850 gp)
42,500 gp: rod of alertness
1,350 gp: +1 composite shortbow (+3 Str)
500 gp: cloak of resistance +1
50 gp: masterwork thieves' tools
550 gp: mithral shirt
9,159 gp: +3 scythe
4,500 gp: decanter of endless water
4,500 gp: art objects and jewels (4,500 gp)
2,902.5 gp: wand of magic missile (CL 9th, 43 charges)
8,000 gp: bracers of armor +4
2,320 gp: +1 cold iron greataxe
8,000 gp: periapt of wisdom +4
9,000 gp: ring of protection +3
1,000 gp: handy haversack
2.5 gp: silver holy symbol of Rovagug
50 gp: tanglefoot bag x2
525 gp: giant wasp poison x5
3,600 gp: four doses of death blade poison

There's a couple of items that I'm not sure how to price:

- 3' brass lamp with ruby on lid
- spellbook (5th—feeblemind, 4th—dimension door, maximized magic missile, scrying, solid fog, 3rd—dispel magic, fly, major image, vampiric touch, 2nd—fox’s cunning, hideous laughter, protection from arrows, scorching ray, spectral hand, 1st—burning hands, ray of enfeeblement, shield, true strike, magic missile)

Then there's a bunch of stuff that we have equipped:

ring of minor fire resistance (Haleen)
cloak of resistance +2 (Yasmeena)
carpet of flying (5x10) (Neelah)
+2 mithral shirt (Haleen)
Zin’Kali, +1 genie-bane rapier (Haleen)
gloves of Dexterity +2 (Yasmeena)
ring of protection +2 (Haleen)
belt of incredible dexterity +2 (Haleen)

Yasmeena bows to the princess. "It is nothing. You have done so much for us, but even if you hadn't we would have helped you anyway, because it is not right that you should be imprisoned here. Go with Sarenrae's grace! If there is ever anything else we can do for you, you need only ask. Be well!"

To the others, she says "Well, where to now? Back to Kelmarane? It was good to finally sell all of those treasures we have been carrying around since the last time we were there, what feels like ages ago. I should like very much to show our little town to Bylo and welcome him to the council, if he would like to join us."

I will take a look at the huge list of loot we have and calculate how much gold we would make from selling it. Then we can figure out what we would have purchased before we press on?

Yasmeena nods in agreement with Bylo. "Yes, we cannot abandon her after she did so much for us. And we can as easily cast our transportation spells there as here. Speaking of which, Aith? Can we just teleport back to that fountain instead of trekking the whole way down that shaft and across the river of lava?"

Yasmeena activates her masterpiece to augment her knowledge, and ponders her friend's question of whether the Grand Vizier is known to be merciful.

Bluff as Knowledge (local), heightened awareness, heroism/untold wonder, Pageant of the Peacock: 1d20 + 24 + 2 + 3 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 24 + 2 + 3 + 4 = 35

I added these items to the list of treasures on Yasmeena's profile.

Reflex save: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (16) + 17 = 33

It looks like Aith was down to 30 hp last time she posted, before the dragon breath happened. Even if she makes the save, she's going to be unconscious. If she doesn't, she might be burnt crispy. :( Oh wait, she's got resist fire 30, so she might be okay if she makes the save, and even if she takes the full damage.

Yasmeena considers. "Maybe dispel magic?" she suggests. "To disperse the fog, I mean. Ideally we will convince him to release us all from this prison once he wakes."

Yasmeena peers into the fog and readies an attack should the nephilim become visible again. She accepts the attack bonus from blessing of fervor.

Looks like that triggers Yasmeena's readied action, so she might do damage as Ezer attacks Aithaloessa.

Round 2

Yasmeena, hurled into combat in retaliation by the dark-skinned man, continues firing her bow.

She chooses the attack bonus from blessing of fervor.

Ranged attack #1 (longbow), battle dance, Blazing Rondo, blessing of fervor, Deadly Aim, heroism/untold wonder, Point-Blank Shot, Rapid Shot: 1d20 + 17 + 6 + 2 + 2 - 3 + 3 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 17 + 6 + 2 + 2 - 3 + 3 + 1 - 2 = 42
Damage (magic/piercing), battle dance, Deadly Aim, Point-Blank Shot: 1d8 + 2 + 6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 2 + 6 + 6 + 1 = 20

Bonus (Rapid Shot) ranged attack (longbow), battle dance, Blazing Rondo, blessing of fervor, Deadly Aim, heroism/untold wonder, Point-Blank Shot, Rapid Shot: 1d20 + 17 + 6 + 2 + 2 - 3 + 3 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 17 + 6 + 2 + 2 - 3 + 3 + 1 - 2 = 45
Damage (magic/piercing), battle dance, Deadly Aim, Point-Blank Shot: 1d8 + 2 + 6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 2 + 6 + 6 + 1 = 23

Bonus (Blazing Rondo) ranged attack (longbow), battle dance, Blazing Rondo, blessing of fervor, Deadly Aim, heroism/untold wonder, Point-Blank Shot, Rapid Shot: 1d20 + 17 + 6 + 2 + 2 - 3 + 3 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 17 + 6 + 2 + 2 - 3 + 3 + 1 - 2 = 35
Damage (magic/piercing), battle dance, Deadly Aim, Point-Blank Shot: 1d8 + 2 + 6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 2 + 6 + 6 + 1 = 21

Ranged attack #2 (longbow), battle dance, Blazing Rondo, blessing of fervor, Deadly Aim, heroism/untold wonder, Point-Blank Shot, Rapid Shot: 1d20 + 12 + 6 + 2 + 2 - 3 + 3 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 12 + 6 + 2 + 2 - 3 + 3 + 1 - 2 = 40
Damage (magic/piercing), battle dance, Deadly Aim, Point-Blank Shot: 1d8 + 2 + 6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 2 + 6 + 6 + 1 = 21

Yasmeena feels compelled to wait until the giant warrior attacks before she attempts to pepper him with arrows, though she begins to tap the steps of her battle dance.

She accepts the +2 attack and +2 dodge effect of blessing of fervor. Then she readies an action to retaliate if he attacks.

Though it may be useless, Yasmeena still attempts to sway the guy with her charm. "My friends and I are trapped here on this plane, same as you are I imagine. Do you believe the artifact will allow you to leave?"

Whatever holidays you celebrate, I hope they are happy ones! And especially thanks for running this game, Foxy Quickpaw!

Yasmeena frowns, with a quick glance at Neelah. She's not sure what she expected, but something tells her they're not likely to be granted a wish this time. With lightning speed she draws her bow and notches an arrow. "Who are you, and what will you give us in return for the artifact?" she asks with a pleasant lilt to her voice.

Yasmeena looks at the members of their party, and shrugs. "I can do one or the other, but I think it would be most appropriate for Aithaloessa to hold and Bylo to pour. I can assist with an inspirational song?" She draws her oud and plucks out an exploratory note.

Yasmeena is particularly impressed with Aithaloessa's spacial reasoning, and releases a cry of unfiltered delight when they uncover the trove. Her avaricious nature is apparent in her wide eyes and broad grin as they collect the treasures.

Yasmeena gasps and catches her breath. Once she recovers, she says: "Lo, another artifact of incomparable power-- the Impossible Eye! Perhaps a seeing-stone, capable of scrying what passes in places that are otherwise forbidden? Learned Aithaloessa, perhaps it should be you who takes it into your hands and gazes into its depths, for among all of us I think you have the most knowledge and mental fortitude to guide the eye where we need most to view."

Yasmeena examines the new orb carefully while concentrating on her bardic magic.

Bluff as Knowledge (arcana), heightened awareness, heroism/untold wonder, Pageant of the Peacock: 1d20 + 24 + 2 + 3 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 24 + 2 + 3 + 4 = 37

Hey Aith, if invisibility sphere and dimension door both cost you a mythic point, might be better to stick with the one we know works? :)

Yasmeena begins talking, slowly refining her description of the orb as she goes, coached by some strange bardic magic. "The queen of elemental fire, Ymeri, goddess and elemental lord, she has filled this glass sphere with her breath, and the heat has imbued it with the divine warmth of pure flame. Lo, how Javhul was scorned by his elemental queen, and how he lusted after her. Yet perhaps this artifact has lain here unspoiled since before his desperate quest?"

Yasmeena attempts to divine the mysteries of the orb using bardic lore.

Bluff for Knowledge (arcana), heightened awareness, heroism/untold wonder, Pageant of the Peacock: 1d20 + 24 + 2 + 3 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 24 + 2 + 3 + 4 = 38

Yasmeena looks around the tower and thinks that when they finally escape this planar prison, she will write her memoir and call it Dungeons & Dragons: The Legacy of Fire.

I'm assuming that Yasmeena went with the treasure hunters, but came back when Haleen called out a warning.

Yasmeena adopts her learned stance and considers what she knows about dragons.

Bluff as Knowledge (arcana), heightened awareness, heroism/untold wonders, Pageant of the Peacock: 1d20 + 24 + 2 + 3 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 24 + 2 + 3 + 4 = 50

"If we are going to fight it, and I think it is likely that we will have to, we should be ready against its fearsome aura. I will cast a spell that should help protect us." She casts remove fear on Aith, Bylo, Haleen, and Neelah. She also casts moment of greatness. "But I do not think this tower is its lair, because there is very little in the way of a hoard. Unless there is a hidden area we are not seeing..." Her nose begins to twitch, but she continues. "But it seems like it might be patrolling rather than defending its home. Or maybe there is not enough treasure here for it to properly spread out as a blanket?"

Can Yasmeena make knowledge checks to come up with a good bardic interpretation of these things? :D

Yasmeena and Neela gladly accept Aith's resist energy spells while they all look at the heat mirage (or whatever it is).

Yasmeena warily approaches with Aithaloessa, ready to draw her bow and fire at a moment's notice. "Hello there?" she calls out in a friendly-sounding voice, though the look she gives the others is full of trepidation.

Since we rested, I should make clear that before we set off, she will cast heroism on Aithaloessa, Bylo, Haleen, herself, and Neelah. She will also cast communal tongues on the group, and freedom of movement, heightened awareness, see invisibility, and untold wonder on herself.

"I agree flying up to the tower is a good plan," Yasmeena says with a light tone. "As long as we somehow go together-- I don't think Neelah and I can deal with whatever is in there all by our lonesomes. But perhaps we should scout it out and see what we can see before we decide?" She shrugs with a smile. "Or, we could always go to the pyramid first and see what is in the tower afterward."

Haleen needs a spell to fly, I believe.

I'm going out of town for a long weekend, and my internet access will be spotty on just my phone. I should be back to full posting strength on Sunday evening.

Yasmeena laughs. "Isn't there a cleric spell that makes trash edible? Maybe we can eat our way out of this place. Or we could try and find those kobolds and ask if they would prepare us something? If we have nothing better, bread and water will serve, but perhaps Aithaloessa would be willing to improve the flavor with a little magical spice?"

Yasmeena cocks her head. "I am sure wherever we set it up, our pavilion will be very comfortable. Whenever I am inside, I feel as spoiled as a pahsha! If we barricade the door to this room again, I think it's unlikely anyone else would burst in like we did." She laughs.

Yasmeena steps adjacent to Haleen and notches an arrow next to the toad's head.

Coup de Grace says it can be done with a bow. Automatically hits, deals critical damage.
Damage (magic, piercing), battle dance, PBS: 3d8 + 6 + 18 + 3 ⇒ (7, 6, 3) + 6 + 18 + 3 = 43

I guess it's Yasmeena's turn? Sorry, I kind of lost track of where we are.

Reflex save (DC 19), heroism/untold wonder: 1d20 + 17 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 17 + 3 = 34

Yasmeena again attempts to duck and weave away from the falling debris, and then resumes her battle dance to shoot at the toad.

Attack 1 (longbow), battle dance, Blazing Rondo, Deadly Aim, heroism/untold wonder, PBS, Rapid Shot: 1d20 + 17 + 6 + 2 - 3 + 3 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 17 + 6 + 2 - 3 + 3 + 1 - 2 = 31
Damage (magic, piercing), battle dance, Deadly Aim, PBS: 1d8 + 2 + 6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 6 + 6 + 1 = 16
Manyshot (magic, piercing), battle dance, Deadly Aim, PBS: 1d8 + 2 + 6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 2 + 6 + 6 + 1 = 20

Bonus attack from Rapid Shot (longbow), battle dance, Blazing Rondo, Deadly Aim, heroism/untold wonder, PBS, Rapid Shot: 1d20 + 17 + 6 + 2 - 3 + 3 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 17 + 6 + 2 - 3 + 3 + 1 - 2 = 28
Damage (magic, piercing), battle dance, Deadly Aim, PBS: 1d8 + 2 + 6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 6 + 6 + 1 = 16

Bonus attack from Blazing Rondo (longbow), battle dance, Blazing Rondo, Deadly Aim, heroism/untold wonder, PBS, Rapid Shot: 1d20 + 17 + 6 + 2 - 3 + 3 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 17 + 6 + 2 - 3 + 3 + 1 - 2 = 25
Damage (magic, piercing), battle dance, Deadly Aim, PBS: 1d8 + 2 + 6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 6 + 6 + 1 = 16

Attack 2 (longbow), battle dance, Blazing Rondo, Deadly Aim, heroism/untold wonder, PBS, Rapid Shot: 1d20 + 12 + 6 + 2 - 3 + 3 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 12 + 6 + 2 - 3 + 3 + 1 - 2 = 37
Damage (magic, piercing), battle dance, Deadly Aim, PBS: 1d8 + 2 + 6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 2 + 6 + 6 + 1 = 22

Reflex save (DC 19), heroism/untold wonder: 1d20 + 17 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 17 + 3 = 30

Yasmeena attempts to duck and weave away from the eruption of flame, and then resumes her battle dance to fire another volley, now aiming at the small amphibious creature instead of the large outsider.

Attack 1 (longbow), battle dance, Blazing Rondo, Deadly Aim, heroism/untold wonder, PBS, Rapid Shot: 1d20 + 17 + 6 + 2 - 3 + 3 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (10) + 17 + 6 + 2 - 3 + 3 + 1 - 2 = 34
Damage (magic, piercing), battle dance, Deadly Aim, PBS: 1d8 + 2 + 6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 2 + 6 + 6 + 1 = 20
Manyshot (magic, piercing), battle dance, Deadly Aim, PBS: 1d8 + 2 + 6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 2 + 6 + 6 + 1 = 21

Bonus attack from Rapid Shot (longbow), battle dance, Blazing Rondo, Deadly Aim, heroism/untold wonder, PBS, Rapid Shot: 1d20 + 17 + 6 + 2 - 3 + 3 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (3) + 17 + 6 + 2 - 3 + 3 + 1 - 2 = 27
Damage (magic, piercing), battle dance, Deadly Aim, PBS: 1d8 + 2 + 6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 6 + 6 + 1 = 16

Bonus attack from Blazing Rondo (longbow), battle dance, Blazing Rondo, Deadly Aim, heroism/untold wonder, PBS, Rapid Shot: 1d20 + 17 + 6 + 2 - 3 + 3 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 17 + 6 + 2 - 3 + 3 + 1 - 2 = 38
Damage (magic, piercing), battle dance, Deadly Aim, PBS: 1d8 + 2 + 6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 2 + 6 + 6 + 1 = 22

Attack 2 (longbow), battle dance, Blazing Rondo, Deadly Aim, heroism/untold wonder, PBS, Rapid Shot: 1d20 + 12 + 6 + 2 - 3 + 3 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 12 + 6 + 2 - 3 + 3 + 1 - 2 = 25
Damage (magic, piercing), battle dance, Deadly Aim, PBS: 1d8 + 2 + 6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 2 + 6 + 6 + 1 = 21

I thought only three of us could join Aithaloessa, so Yasmeena suggested that Iavesk accompany us, but not Neelah.

Yasmeena, seeing that there is no chance of a diplomatic resolution, draws her longbow and begins her battle dance, shooting arrows at the horned creature.

Battle dance as a swift action, full attack, then Dance of 23 Steps as a free action at the end of her turn.

Attack 1 (longbow), battle dance, Deadly Aim, heroism/untold wonder, PBS, Rapid Shot: 1d20 + 17 + 6 - 3 + 3 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 17 + 6 - 3 + 3 + 1 - 2 = 33
Damage (magic, piercing), battle dance, Deadly Aim, PBS: 1d8 + 2 + 6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 2 + 6 + 6 + 1 = 23
Manyshot (magic, piercing), battle dance, Deadly Aim, PBS: 1d8 + 2 + 6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 2 + 6 + 6 + 1 = 23

Bonus attack from Rapid Shot, battle dance, Deadly Aim, heroism/untold wonder, PBS, Rapid Shot: 1d20 + 17 + 6 - 3 + 3 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 17 + 6 - 3 + 3 + 1 - 2 = 36
Damage (magic, piercing), battle dance, Deadly Aim, PBS: 1d8 + 2 + 6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 6 + 6 + 1 = 19

Attack 2 (longbow), battle dance, Deadly Aim, heroism/untold wonder, PBS, Rapid Shot: 1d20 + 12 + 6 - 3 + 3 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 12 + 6 - 3 + 3 + 1 - 2 = 30
Damage (magic, piercing), battle dance, Deadly Aim, PBS: 1d8 + 2 + 6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 6 + 6 + 1 = 19

Reflex save (DC 26), heroism/untold wonder: 1d20 + 17 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 17 + 3 = 24

She'll use moment of greatness to double her morale bonus, giving her a total of 27.

"I'll go," Yasmeena says, "But I think we will likely want someone stronger than I to come along too, since I don't think I can easily move whatever is blocking that door. Perhaps our djinni friend would be willing to help? What do you say, Iavesk?"

Yasmeena shrugs. "I suppose we should try to tear the door down," she says quietly. "Unless we have any other ideas for getting past whatever is blocking the other side?"

With a slightly-guilty look at the others, Yasmeena tries to unlock the door, just to keep in practice. "I am not sure how we'll open it past the obstruction, but might as well clear one obstacle."

Disable Device, heroism/untold wonder: 1d20 + 23 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 23 + 3 = 41

"Hello?" she calls through the door. "Is anyone inside?"

I'm back too! I managed to stay mostly out of the sun for the whole week, but the temperatures were absolutely crazy here in California.

Yasmeena lolls and smiles at the others. "What is our own business, I wonder? Should we rest, perhaps? I admit I could do with a bite to eat. Blowing out candles is draining work." She winks.

It worked for me, too.

I'm going on a week-long vacation starting Friday, and I might not be around much tomorrow. I will have my laptop with me and internet access for most of it, so I will probably check my email and respond during that time, but this is just a heads-up that I might be slower at posting than usual.

Yasmeena nods thoughtfully at Haleen's suggestion. "We can at least report success in dealing with the denizens of the temple, and perhaps get more information about what remains to be done. I wonder if anyone knows what it is that is keeping everyone imprisoned here? As Bylo says, it does seem unusual that such blocks would be one-way."

I have a roll20 account too.

Yasmeena laughs merrily at Haleen's wit.

Yasmeena peers out the door, trying to decide where they should go next. "We should probably keep moving," she suggests. "I wonder if we can determine where that devil came from?"

Yasmeena nods. "It looks very much like he was the victim of a feeblemind spell, according to Sarenrae's gifts of knowledge that I receive from this dance. The effects are very difficult to dispel-- almost impossible for me. Though you may be able to convince the goddess to grant you a heal spell, Bylo, which I believe would remove the curse."

Yasmeena is puzzled by this unusual behavior. She begins her Pageant of the Peacock dance, and tries to determine what sort of things could cause a djinni to act in this way.

Bluff as Knowledge (arcana maybe?), heightened awareness, heroism/untold wonder, Pageant of the Peacock: 1d20 + 24 + 2 + 3 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 24 + 2 + 3 + 4 = 45