Rellios once again tries to strike the creature to keep him off balance.
Rapier Attack (1d20+5=16) Sword Attack (1d20+5=21)
Rapier Damage (1d6+2=4)Sword Damage (1d6+1=2)
Sneak Attack (2d6=11)
"Hru, get ready to pick up Klyndak, and get him out of here! Don't wait on me...run!"
Rellios once again tries to strike the creature to keep him off balance.
Rapier Attack (1d20+5=16) Sword Attack (1d20+5=21)
Rapier Damage (1d6+2=4)Sword Damage (1d6+1=2)
Sneak Attack (2d6=11)
"Hru, get ready to pick up Klyndak, and get him out of here! Don't wait on me...run!"
As Rellios seems to be the only meat-puppet doing any damage, the dizzy and damaged forgefiend follows Rellios back into the tunnel. Flames are beginning to spurt out from the many holes that have been put in it so far.
He bites at Rellios with his belly-maw and attempts to chew his armour right off of him.
As Rellios seems to be the only meat-puppet doing any damage, the dizzy and damaged forgefiend follows Rellios back into the tunnel. Flames are beginning to spurt out from the many holes that have been put in it so far.He bites at Rellios with his belly-maw and attempts to chew his armour right off of him.
On the ground, I moan just a little, some life left in me after all.
As Rellios seems to be the only meat-puppet doing any damage, the dizzy and damaged forgefiend follows Rellios back into the tunnel. Flames are beginning to spurt out from the many holes that have been put in it so far.He bites at Rellios with his belly-maw and attempts to chew his armour right off of him.
Rellios manages to step backwards before the gaping mouth in the creature's belly clamps down on his armour.
Hru rushes up to Klyndak and drawing the wand attempts to revive him.
Then He looks around to see if Clareg has any sign of life.
Pieces of Clareg are still tangled up around the creature's left claw. Other pieces are on the floor behind you. There is no saving him.
Seeing the creature teetering around on it tiny legs, Rellios tries to time its lumbering movements so that it is only on one leg down momentarily as it moves. He then tries to sweep under it to see if it will fall down and be momentarily trapped - like a tortise.
My eyes open and seeing the creature is still a problem I stand and then, because Hru is in the way for a hammer attack, I unleash a telekinetic fist.
The forgefiend bites at Rellios as he is knocked down. It is now lying on its back like a turtle.
Klyndak's telekinetic fist strikes the air where the creature was.
Flanking Hammer Attack: (1d20+4+2=14)
Seeing Clareg's dead body, I remember my vision and in anger I push past Hru and swing. Anger clouds my aim however.
"What're ye waitin' fer lad!" I shout at Rellios, "Finish 'im off!"
AoO (if applicable for when it tries to stand): (1d20+4+2=15)
attack,damage (1d20+3=18, 2d6+3=7)
Hru struggles to get his greatsword around as Klyndak steps off, but manages to bring it to bear on the evil creature. "For CLAREG!!"
Even while prone the creature is dangerous. Summoning strength from its burning hunger for ore, ore, and more ore, the forgefiend lashes out at Rellios with its one good arm.
As Klyndak's attack fails to strike it, Hru brushes him aside and brings his greatsword down, puncturing the scanderig just above its belly-maw. A plume of flame shoots up from the wound and then it grows cold.
Its arms stop clawing about and the fire dies in its hateful eyes.
"just fer good measure," I say and I smash the forge fiend one more blow to the head.
"This was a misadventure 'n no mistakin'" I lament once more contemplating Clareg's body.
I examine the body of the forge fiend to see if there is anything of interest about it () and then I ask the other two, "Would ye be 'elpin' me carry 'im up the shaft? Perhap's somewhere in these forsaken spires there is bein' a proper place ta be buryin' 'im?"
"just fer good measure," I say and I smash the forge fiend one more blow to the head.
"This was a misadventure 'n no mistakin'" I lament once more contemplating Clareg's body.
I examine the body of the forge fiend to see if there is anything of interest about it () and then I ask the other two, "Would ye be 'elpin' me carry 'im up the shaft? Perhap's somewhere in these forsaken spires there is bein' a proper place ta be buryin' 'im?"
Klyndak's bellowing and requests go unanswered from the other side of the fiend's body. Rellios sits quietly against the tunnel wall...head slumped and a large puncture wound bleeding out. The creature's last gasp blow has left him near dead.
Hru grimly sets about the task of gathering his slain companion from the grisly scene. "Gorum, look after him, till the day of final battle" he mumbles almost imperceptibly. He holds the body as one would a baby, and his once gruff companion seems no burden, now. "He was the finest warrior I have seen, I hope this is worth it...tis a high price the dwarves place on their weregilds..." he trails off bowing his head solemnly. Suddenly he realizes Rellios hasn't said anything. he gently sets Clareg down. And with a low rumble of "nooo...!" He rushes toward the fallen form of the elf drawing the healing wand as he does so.
CLW wand 3charges = 11 remaining (1d8+1=5, 1d8+1=4, 1d8+1=7)
"Augh..." Rellios seems to almost jump for breath as life is restored to his frame. A couple of hard breaths reassures him that he's alive, if a bit battered from the forgefiend's blows. "Thanks, Hru...I had hoped you two would be able to finish him off."
Glancing over for the first time out of the haze of battle, he looks over, "Aw no, poor Clareg...you noble dwarf. I'm alright for now...let's get him out of here."
A thought occurs to me.
"That hag will be revivin' by tomorrow. Let's be makin' sure we're after bein' good 'n done down 'ere so we don't 'ave ta be comin' back iffin we don't 'ave ta.'
Now that you have entered every room (though only Klyndak entered the last room and he was running through) here is the complete map of this level.
Agreed on the searching part. Rellios will take twenty to give this section a thorough once over for secret doors and treasure once we all seem capable of movement.
"I wish there was a way to keep the cold hag down in the well...what if we try sealing the well with the forgefiend's body? Master Klyndak, you seem to have a better insight on her - is that too cruel a fate...or just pointless at this time?"
In one room, Rellios finds what should by its appearance be a hidden door in the stone wall of the spire. He has seen doors of its kind before and can even see the pressure plate to open it. The only problem is that the door has been sealed up -- a bad job done of it too so that the door is even more clearly noticeable. Scratched into the surface of the stone are some words in dwarven:
If ya be plannin' on comin' to steal,
think twice 'fore visitin' this dwarven clan,
or you may just be endin' up behind a seal,
like this would-be a-thievin' man.
"Master Klyndak, would you care to read this before I try opening it...in case I treading on hallowed ground or something."
"I wouldn't be too hasty in openin' up that door lad. Iffin there be anything behind it I would be expectin a ghoul or the like 'n we're not in any condition ta be fightin'"
"The text on the door reads 'Iffin ye be plannin' on comin' ta steal,
think twice afer visitin' this dwarven clan,
or ye may just be endin' up behind a seal,
like this would-be a-thievin' man.'"
"I suppose it might be a clever way ta be hidin' treasure mind ye, but it could just be what it says, the tomb of a thief."
There is no elevator going down.
While the others search the lower area, Hru brings Clareg's body back up, prepares it as best he can for when Klyndak gets back. He then cleans his sword and after some prayer, himself.
"I wouldn't be too hasty in openin' up that door lad. Iffin there be anything behind it I would be expectin a ghoul or the like 'n we're not in any condition ta be fightin'"
"The text on the door reads 'Iffin ye be plannin' on comin' ta steal,
think twice afer visitin' this dwarven clan,
or ye may just be endin' up behind a seal,
like this would-be a-thievin' man.'""I suppose it might be a clever way ta be hidin' treasure mind ye, but it could just be what it says, the tomb of a thief."
Out of curiosity, Rellios will place his ear next to the door to listen. Perception (1d20+8=15)
"Alright, we can leave it for now. I just hoped we could find something to aid us on our explorations, especially after Clareg's sacrifice," Rellios mentions in a saddened tone.He'll proceed to check around a little more before assisting Klyndak with the chain as needed.
"I wouldn't be too hasty in openin' up that door lad. Iffin there be anything behind it I would be expectin a ghoul or the like 'n we're not in any condition ta be fightin'"
"The text on the door reads 'Iffin ye be plannin' on comin' ta steal,
think twice afer visitin' this dwarven clan,
or ye may just be endin' up behind a seal,
like this would-be a-thievin' man.'""I suppose it might be a clever way ta be hidin' treasure mind ye, but it could just be what it says, the tomb of a thief."
Out of curiosity, Rellios will place his ear next to the door to listen. Perception (1d20+8=15)
"Alright, we can leave it for now. I just hoped we could find something to aid us on our explorations, especially after Clareg's sacrifice," Rellios mentions in a saddened tone.He'll proceed to check around a little more before assisting Klyndak with the chain as needed.
Rellios hears nothing behind the wall.
"Right then lads, let's be 'eadin' upstairs 'n makin' our camp fer the night. Hru, yer a priest, can ye be doin' somethin' wit Clareg's body?"
That's all I got to add.
That's all I got to add.
We can do that.
channel positive (1d6=6, 1d6=3)
Hru huddles in prayer as they awake in the morning drawing down divine energy that comforts the forlorn adventurers and heals some of their hurts. Then he looks up and asks whether anyone has any more wounds that require attention. "Anyone still hurt?" he manages in a low voice
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As I wait for Hru to finish his healing, I make the circle and then question the dice, "Is the Regent of Old still lurking in these Spires?"
*toss*
3 more times that day Hru calls on the power of Gorum to wash over the encamped group. Supplementing this with extra CLW spells as necessary
channel x3 (1d6=1, 1d6=6, 1d6=4)
CLW for Klyndak...CLW for Rellios (in case he needed it) (1d8+2=6, 1d8+2=4)
Hru will go outside, with the bodies the next (camping) day and do a small service making a cairn burial for Clareg and the Prince (Clareg's Cairn) nearby. I would ssume everyone to come out for that regardless of what other stuff we're doing.
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As I wait for Hru to finish his healing, I make the circle and then question the dice, "Is the Regent of Old still lurking in these Spires?"
*toss*
Dice:
MAJOR READING: Soon Up Enemy Power
MINOR READING: Food Ally Now Near
Interpretation:
Interpretation:** spoiler omitted **
My prepared spells the next morning are:
Spells Prepared (CL 3rd)
2nd - Flaming Sphere, Flaming Sphere
1st – Magic Weapon, Mage Armor, Shield
0 - Light, Detect Magic, Guidance, Disrupt Undead
When the other two are ready we head up in the elevator.
"There's no sense in gettin' ourselves killed," I say, "Lets make sure we're good and ready before the doors open 'n iffin its too much fer us to 'andle, let's try and lead him down to the well room. That woman down there is after 'avin' a 'atred 'n I suspect its this one up 'ere she's after 'atin'. In the best o' worlds, they'd do in each other fer us."
When we get to that door, Rellios will check to see if it is locked or trapped. Perception (1d20+8=27)
Once at the door, I cast Mage Armor on myself. My plan is then to cast Shield, Enlarge and Magic Weapon just before the door is opened (should take 18 seconds to do all that).
"I like the thought of leadin' it down ta the Revenant meself, but whether its practical or not... we'll 'ave ta see."