Zynazyr's page

The last time I looked in December, his last post anywhere was about the same time as in this game unfortunately.

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Sorry for confusion. My small move back to edge of stairs was the adjustment from my full move the previous round.

To move things along, I'll take a shot and either take a 5' step back if holding here or will move 20' up the stairs if holding closer to the hole.

Zynazyr takes a shot at the injured hyena, hoping to finish it off.

THAC0: 17 + 1 - 1d20 ⇒ 17 + 1 - (10) = 8
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4

We should make our stand at my current position or right by the hole. What's our plan?

I adjusted my spot to the edge of the stairs. I'll wait for Ana to see who gets paralyzed.

Hearing that the fighters are pulling back, Zynazyr turns and moves up the stairs as fast as he can do he can get past his armored companions.

Triple move straight up the stairs. I'm on my phone so not going to try to move on map.

lol. oops. was on the tactical map and forgot about the others. thanks.

also thanks for the reminder on the duration. I was thinking more like a sleep spell where the other gnolls could "wake them up".

The gnolls moved across the sand faster than I expected. We have 2 paralyzed youth in front of me that can be killed but 4 adults at the bottom of the stairs. I don't think they will be able to attack if they move up the stairs. It seems we have 3 options:

1. Fighters run to move up to my position and we make our stand trying to kill any gnolls that Ana can paralyze.

2. Ana and I fall back to the second tier and fighters move up to top of stairs to make our stand.

3. We all turn and run for the hole.

LCDM - can we get the slide with a map of the interior put back up?

Np. Thanks for sticking with the game. I know this battle is going to take a while and take a lot of work on your part.

Zynazyr's eyes get a little wide when he sees how quickly the group of gnolls approached the pyramid. He takes aim at the young gnoll out in front and fires his bow.

THAC0: 17 + 1 - 1d20 ⇒ 17 + 1 - (15) = 3 I think you said I had a -1 penalty for using the bow.
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3

I did a separate entry. When I tried to combine them, I must have broke something as my output was -993 lol

He then moves back up the stairs to separate himself from the gnolls.

Zynazyr grabs and arrow and the bow and prepares to shoot. Visualizing what he saw Brathas doing to use it, he finds a target and fires.

[dice=THAC0]17-1d20 Adjust as needed for penalties. (-3?)
[dice=Damage]1d6

I'm not sure if this action was ever used. If not ...

No worries. Hope you continue to get better.

I felt I was fast enough that I could move back once the gnolls started advancing. I needed to get closer to get into range and draw their attention. I'm still 10' above the ground.

See Monday's post. I'll shoot at one of the advancing gnolls.

Zynazyr grabs and arrow and the bow and prepares to shoot. Visualizing what he saw Brathas doing to use it, he finds a target and fires.

Will shoot at a secluded target first if possible, otherwise, into the crowd. Maybe it will add to the confusion. I'm not entirely sure who is in range.

THAC0: 17 - 1d20 ⇒ 17 - (15) = 2 Adjust as needed for penalties. (-3?)
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Wow, that's a lot of gnolls. Are we firing to draw their attention and hope we can paralyze all of them? If we don't, they overrun us and we're done. Otherwise, we retreat and hope we can take them out in smaller groups in the pyramid. Although they were able to take out the other groups so that may not be practical either. Brathas could also be stuck if we change plans. Any thoughts?

Is the group that took out the servant spirit still in the same location or did they return to the camp?

Seeing how slowly his armored companions are moving, Zynazyr decides to try to draw the gnolls towards them. He moves ahead of the group, hoping the gnolls can't get to him before the rest of the party catches up. When he reaches the bottom tier, he moves off the stairs to the west. "Maybe a few arrows will get their attention," he thinks to himself. Move 120'. I put a yellow circle where I think I can get to. Adjust as needed.

Zynazyr frowns when he sees the fire start. "I suspect Brathas is either in trouble or trying to create a diversion. Either way, we will need to get closer to help him. Let's see if we can split the gnolls up."

Cantrip: 1d6 ⇒ 3

He says a few words and motions towards the opening and creates a puff of smoke just outside. He then steps through the smoke, waving his arms frantically. Pointing at the camp, he laughs loudly, trying to give the impression that he set the fire.

Concerned that the plan is already unraveling, Zynazyr shakes his head at Ferrous' question. "Not from this distance. If Brathas can free the animals, maybe the guards will move to investigate and we can recover the flask and still use it to help cover the escape"

Since I can't move while controlling the spirit, I was thinking of staying on the bottom tier of the pyramid. Would I be able to control the spirit well enough from that distance or do I need to change my plan?

Can we easily get from the stairs to each tier of the pyramid? How much of the camp can I see from the first tier?

I am also still uncertain if I learned Wizard Lock.

Lastly, do we have any ranged weapons that I could borrow and what would my THAC0 be since I'm not proficient?

NP. I've found myself quite busy too and it's been difficult to keep up with my games.

I was looking for some clarification. If my assumptions are correct, I will prepare:

Lvl 1: Sleep, Charm Person, Binding
Lvl 2: Invisibility, Stinking Cloud (replace with Wizard Lock if known)

I'm concerned about being silenced before I can cast anything

Sorry for my absence. I'm trying to catch up. RL been kicking my butt for the last month.

A few things:

1. @LCDM - can you include an entry for the Wand of Paralysis in your documentation?

2. I know I had brought up trying to read and scribe both Knock and Continual Light but couldn't find anywhere showing what was decided or if I did that.

3. Ana has the Mirror of Protection which will create Mirror Image on her if needed.

4. With the events of the previous evening, I'm assuming that Auriga did not teach me Phantasmal Force before he left in the morning.

I apologize about my posting rate. Was swamped at work and now am on vacation for the next week. Bot me as needed.

Zynazyr shakes his head in dismay as he gazes upon the room. He worries that Auriga has been captured or killed but hopes that at least some of the order are safe in the dormitory. He does his best to help figure out the moving wall by trying to determine if there is a magical switch.

In trying to determine what spells were left in the spell book, it appears that we used both of the oils of annointing that we had fighting the queen.

Zynazyr startles awake with the voice in his head. He nods in agreement when Brathas states he is going. Getting up, he helps wake the others and get them ready.

"Wait!" he says to Brathas when he starts to leave on his own. "That would be dangerous. Let me help you by turning you invisible."

Assuming he agrees, I will cast Invisibility on him.

Zynazyr then grabs the banner and leaves with the others. "I'm not sure where they are. The message did not give a location. We should go to the Magi's area first to see. Without knowing more information, it is difficult to determine a plan. If we find the gnolls there, maybe we should enlist the help of the Maidens."

I usually have a free hand to hold the banner although I don't know if our party would get a bonus if I'm behind everyone. I think Wallia could use the flask for the holy water especially if we only have one. He could also benefit from the amulet. Brathas should probably get the potion of invisibility.

On the way, I'll stop to learn my new spell.

I'm assuming Brathas killed the sleeping one, otherwise I will attack it instead.

Frustrated that one of the sleeping beetles was wakened but relieved at least one was killed, Zynazyr continues the attack with Wallia.

Cantrip(brown?): 1d6 ⇒ 5
Damage: 1d3 ⇒ 1

Seeing the fighters taking care of the beetles near them and not wanting to wake the ones he just put to sleep, Zynazyr prepares to send a bolt of energy at any beetle that comes out of the North tunnel.

Cantrip: 1d6 ⇒ 4
Damage: 1d3 ⇒ 3

"I'm no military strategist, but I don't think splitting up was a good idea. That's why I suggested the corner," Zynazyr says firmly as Brathas moves around the corner to help Wallia. Believing that the fighters can manage themselves, he moves into the corner where he wanted to be to begin with and readies a sleep spell to help protect the cleric and thief. "Let me know when you think they are all out," he tells the two.

Delaying casting the spell until at least 2 beetles are in the hallway or will wait for more if given info as such.

"Wallia, can you see Ferrous from over there?" Zynazyr yells over, concerned that the plan is not working.

Zynazyr listens to the dwarf's plan carefully and considers the possible outcomes. "So where will you be again? What's to say they don't decide that you look more appetizing than the bait and gang up on you? I think we are better off here in the corner where we can see both tunnels. It would allow Ana and me to cast sleep spells on a larger group if needed or for us to concentrate our attacks if only a few come out. Brathas, if you would allow me to stand in the corner since I have the least protection I would be out of the beetles reach."

Not interested in collecting the scraps himself, Zynazyr holds the light for the others to do the grim work.

Zynazyr has also been contemplating their options as they walked towards the nest. "We need something to draw them out. I don't want to go crawling around in their tunnel," he adds to the conversation.

yes, up a tier.

Convinced his decision to stay in the hall was a good one after seeing the urn burst with flame and injure Brathas, Zynazyr moves up into the doorway to send a bolt of energy at the sprite next to Ferrous.

Cantrip: 1d6 ⇒ 1
Damage (red): 1d3 ⇒ 3

Not wanting to be in the room in case the whole thing goes up in flames, Zynazyr does his best to give Brathas enough light to see by. When the urns flare up and the creatures emerge, he surmises that Brathas set off the trap and wonders if he needed more light to see. He tries to identify the creatures and then tries to send a bolt of energy at the nearest one but fails.

Cantrip: 1d6 ⇒ 4
Damage: 1d3 ⇒ 2

Zynazyr hesitates to see what the group will do. He gets nervous when the leader puts his hand into the sack but shakes his head when he turns it into a puppet. "These guys are as deranged as the ones with the mushroom," he thinks to himself and waits until the group moves on. He continues to watch, ready to cast the sleep spell, but doesn't expect much.

Zynazyr shakes his head and looks around with a puzzled look on his face as if he's not sure how he got here. He watches the men closely for any aggressive behavior, preparing to cast a sleep spell if needed.

My apologies again. Hopefully I'm back, assuming I can figure out this new site.

As they prepare to enter the room, Zynazyr nods at Brathas' question. "As I did before, I can summon the warrior spirit to help."

Once in the room, he carefully looks around. When the ghost rises our of the box and begins to wail, he wonders if they will regret entering this tomb, as a shiver runs down his spine.

He looks to Wallia for direction on their plan of attack. If we are staying to fight, Zynazyr will cast Binding to summon the warrior spirit.

Sorry for my slow posting lately. Work has been busy and now we have company for the weekend. Bot me as needed.

Zynazyr sends another bolt of energy at the skeleton in front of him, striking it again.

Cantrip: 1d6 ⇒ 3
Damage: 1d3 ⇒ 2

whoops, not sure what happened to my original post. Sorry for the delay. My post was ninjad by the bot lol.

Zynazyr will wear the mask when with the magi, otherwise, he will not wear a mask.

Temp HP: 1d3 ⇒ 1

Before leaving, Zynazyr reminds Auriga that he will be back in the morning to learn another spell.

At Ferrous' question, Zynazyr rubs the palm of his hand. "Not too much different. Hopefully the sharing of knowledge will help us in the future."

Zynazyr considers the proposition further. He wonders if he will ever leave this place and realizes joining the group would be beneficial if that were the case. As his eyes wander around while thinking, they keep coming back to Auriga's stripped robe, and he recalls seeing a similar pattern on the figures in his dream.

We can continue the dialogue, but to move things along, I will join.

Zynazyr considers the proposition.

Sorry for my lack of posting. Before the group separates ...

"Could you tell me what becoming a member would entail? What would be required of me?"