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Locating server at 127.0.0.1:6774...
Game connected!
(1) GM (enter): 09:40
Server Administrator-> You have connected to an OpenRPG server, version '1.6.1'.
Welcome to Jack Simth's temporary server!
I put this up just for a short gaming session on Saturday, and stop it after.
Session is schedualed for 10 AM Pacific Standard Time.

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(1) GM: [100d20] -> [4,5,20,18,16,13,8,12,1,6,11,6,16,4,6,12,5,5,20,5,20,16,14,6,17,19,15,15,8,6,18,3,2,19,4,3,12,15,17,3,14,16,20,5,12,3,12,13,6,12,12,5,5,9,3,6,5,20,11,19,9,8,10,8,11,20,8,17,11,1,18,15,8,18,12,19,7,20,18,3,2,2,17,6,12,20,12,18,19,2,6,1,20,5,3,7,14,19,14,5] = (1078)
(2) Kibin (enter): 09:40
(2) Kibin (exit): 09:40
(2) Kibin (enter): 09:40
(2) Kibin: Server late. :P
(1) Jack Simth: Only if my computer clock is off (which is possible) as I haven't manually started the thing in months.
(2) Kibin: 12:39 here.
(2) Kibin: There we go, my clock adjusted 5 seconds to the atomic clock.
(2) Kibin: 12:40 exactly.
(2) Kibin: http://www.time.gov/timezone.cgi?Eastern/d/-5/java
(2) Kibin: :D
(2) Kibin: It might be a second off, my clock.
(2) Kibin: But it's still accurate to within a second now. :P
(2) Kibin: Can I do the random number of the day?
(1) Jack Simth: According to the automated record my computer holds until the next time it starts, the server started at system time 9:30:06 AM; comparing to standard for the area, my system clock is about three minutes fast.
(1) Jack Simth: Too Late.
(2) Kibin: Aw.
(2) Kibin: 12:42 now.
(2) Kibin: According to the atomic clock, accurate within 0.1 of a second, it's about 8 minutes fast.
(2) Kibin: Or rather. Slow.
(2) Kibin: You know, it has been a while before I sent you my character sheet.
(1) Jack Simth: That it has. And you leveled up recently, so.... roll HP!
(2) Kibin: [1d12] -> [4] = (4)
(2) Kibin: :(
(1) Jack Simth: Well, the big benefit would be from a Con+ item....
(2) Kibin: Heh, yeah...
(2) Kibin: But I like my amulet of natural armor.
(2) Kibin: Of course, I do have 37,000 to waste.
(1) Jack Simth: Adding health+4 to the amulet would cost [4*4*1.5*1000] -> 24000.0
(2) Kibin: Hmmm.
(2) Kibin: That would mean... 34 HP?
(2) Kibin: Anyway, character sheet posted.
(1) Jack Simth: Yeah, as you're 17th now.
(2) Kibin: Any mistakes?
(2) Kibin: Other than me too lazy to edit attribute modifiers on skills. Meh.
(2) Kibin: Well, I do need to edit status. Hmmm.
(1) Jack Simth: [1+2+3+4+5+6+7+8+9+10+11+12+13+14+15+16] -> 136
(2) Kibin: ?
(1) Jack Simth: You're missing a level listing under "Class and Level"
(2) Kibin: Hmmmm.
(2) Kibin: Oooops.
(2) Kibin: My bad.
(2) Kibin: I sense that someone is about to come.
(2) Kibin: Huh, did I mess up on the flatfooted one too?
(2) Kibin: Should subtract only dex bonus...
(2) Kibin: Which... doesn't really matter, as I get dex bonus while flatfooted anyway. :P
(2) Kibin: Yeah, flatfooted defense should be the same as regular defense. Huh.
(1) Jack Simth: Well, it's useful to keep it separate, as you still lose Dex when caught in a grapple (to those outside the grapple) as a grapple is closer to an Immobilized condition than being struck by an Invisible attacker.
(2) Kibin: Maybe.
(2) Kibin: But grapples are easy to get out of anyway. :P
(2) Kibin: Well. Fairly easy.
(2) Kibin: When do I get another feat?
(1) Jack Simth: Same times everyone gains a character level feat - 1st, 3rd, 6th, 9th, 12th, 15th, 18th, 21st
(2) Kibin: 18th, what I thought.
(2) Kibin: Or I could get two feats next level. :)
(2) Kibin: If I choose to get a bonus feat instead of a rogue ability.
(1) Jack Simth: Of course, Rogue Special abilities are usually better than most feats.....
(2) Kibin: True.
(2) Kibin: Shiney improved evasion.
(2) Kibin: Or slippery mind. Hmmm.
(2) Kibin: Of course, slippery mind has limited effects. While improved evasion is very useful.
(1) Jack Simth: Always good to get a second chance vs. those pesky Will saves. By the way - how does your Will save compare to your Reflex?
(2) Kibin: 13 will, 18 reflex.
(1) Jack Simth: Silly me; I still have it pulled up....
(3) Elorin (enter): 10:04
(1) Jack Simth: So you have a 25% better chance to avoid a reflex item, and take no damage due to normal evasion, than you have to make a Will save (most of which are "negates")
(2) Kibin: A lot of will effects you can't break out of later.
(2) Kibin: Such as phantasmal image.
(2) Kibin: And some I really don't want to break out of later. Like certain shadow conjurations...
(1) Jack Simth: True, but you can always choose to forgoe a will save for the good effects, and the ones that are really bad for the rest of the party are those that control....
(1) Jack Simth: 'Course, that's what Magic Circle is for...
(2) Kibin: Yeah, but those are few and far between.
(2) Kibin: But improved evasion would be better for me, I think, because of my vulnerability to fire.
(3) Elorin: huh, this discussion made me think of how Hold Person allows a new save every round but Hideous Laughter doesn't. Then I looked up Hideous Laughter, and I'm wondering whether the material component is a typo or not.
(2) Kibin: 75% of normal damage for fire effects.
(3) Elorin: " Tiny tarts that are thrown at the target"
(1) Jack Simth: Hmm... Empowered Maximized Scorching Ray is only a 7th level spell slot.....
(2) Kibin: Mind not thinking of ways to instantly kill me? :P
(2) Kibin: 3 rays of 64 damage each...
(2) Kibin: For me, at least.
(1) Jack Simth: No, that would be pulling a 9th level spell - Meteor Swarm - on you, targetting you with all four. Touch attack hits -> No reflex save for you. An Empowered Maximized Scorching Ray would deal ((24+2d6)*3)*1.5
(2) Kibin: Oh wait.
(1) Jack Simth: Average of [31*3*1.4] -> 130.2
(2) Kibin: Hmmm, actually...
(1) Jack Simth: If all hit.
(2) Kibin: Yeah, you have it correct.
(1) Jack Simth: But you've got a decent touch AC, so one of them is liable to miss.....
(2) Kibin: I have a touch AC of 18.
(2) Kibin: Most monsters you send at us has at least an attack modifier of 20.
(2) Kibin: So it would seem to me it would only miss on a natural 1.
(1) Jack Simth: Yes, but most monsters don't toss around Scorching Rays. A 14th level caster with +3 Dex has a +10 attack roll modifier (and I'd be more likely to go with a 16th or 18th level caster, but that's neither here nor there) could hit on an 8 or better; which is a 65% chance.
(1) Jack Simth: Thus, the net average for such a caster would be [130.2*0.65] -> 84.63
(1) Jack Simth: Ignoring nat-20 crits, that is.
(2) Kibin (whispering): By the way, about the sorcerer ring you suggested? Another solution would be a ring that gives the user the spell-like abilities of a dragon three age categories higher.
(2) Kibin (whispering): Or two. :P
whispering to Kibin, That would be a heck of a lot harder to price, as spells known get expensive fast, so it's highly variable. Command-word pricing for a Charisma 11 Sorceror 1 works out to 5,310 gp; Sorceror 3: 27,337.5; a difference of 22,000 gp. Between 3 and 5, though, there's about a 70,000 gp difference - such a ring is MUCH more useful to older dragons than to younger ones. A ring that lets spellcasting as a particular Sorceror is much simpler to price.
(2) Kibin: I think the cable connection may have finnally been fixed.
(2) Kibin (whispering): Yeah, but I'm not an older dragon yet. It's 5 years till I advance an age category.
(1) Jack Simth: Yeah, About that - I've been having to reset my local router about once per day.....
(2) Kibin: You know...
(2) Kibin: We could go to another server.
(2) Kibin: Veav is a good one.
whispering to Kibin, Besides - training wheels for baby dragons? Too good to pass up.....
(2) Kibin (whispering): Hmmmm?
whispering to Kibin, think about riding a bicycle; when someone just starts out, training wheels keep them from falling over - they let the rider practice in relative safety. A "training ring" for spells gives a baby dragon a few abilities the little tyke wouldn't have until much later - letting the little tyke hunt in relative safety. Sure, Mage Armor and Shield don't help all that much, but the idea is that the little snookums has a way of getting away from danger.
(2) Kibin (whispering): How many of these surprises do you plan? :P
whispering to Kibin, Planning? What's that?
(2) Kibin: So you want to keep using this server?
(1) Jack Simth: Well, it won't much matter when I'm GMing when it's my connection that goes out, as the GM is required for basically every portion of the game.
(2) Kibin: Fine.
(2) Kibin: Now we wait for violist/everyone else...'
(2) Kibin: Narf is probally sleeping in again...
(1) Jack Simth: Well, today's session was mostly going to be centering around your character anyway, at it's over 20 after....
(2) Kibin: Woooo, finnally updated all the skills.
(2) Kibin: I don't mind waiting 10 minutes more.
(1) Jack Simth: Fair enough.
(2) Kibin: 30 minutes after starting is when it starts to get late, I think.
(2) Kibin: What do you think of updated character sheet?
(2) Kibin: All of the skills should be fixed now.
(2) Kibin: Anything wrong with the sheet now?
** (2) Kibin found the F4 macro key **
(2) Kibin: Hey, I wonder if I can bind rolls to the maro keys.
(1) Jack Simth: Nothing jumps out at me.
(1) Jack Simth: Yep, you can.
(2) Kibin: Eh, it's quicker to just type it when I need to,
(2) Kibin: Violist isn't answering my private messages on IRC...
(2) Kibin: How much do you want to bet that people will start showing up 5 minutes after we begin? :P
(1) Jack Simth: I try not to gamble on such things.
(2) Kibin: You leave it to us to gamble on rolls?
(1) Jack Simth: Right.
(2) Kibin: Hmmmmph.
(2) Kibin: I thought we might actually get everyone in today.
(2) Kibin: Okay, shall we go to the room now
Moving to room 'D and D'..
(1) Jack Simth (enter): 10:36
Server Administrator->
Welcome to Jack Simth's temporary server!
I put this up just for a short gaming session on Saturday, and stop it after.
Session is schedualed for 10 AM Pacific Standard Time.

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(2) Kibin (enter): 10:36
(1) Jack Simth: Think Elorin wandered off?
(2) Kibin: (Probally.)
(1) Jack Simth: Hmm....
(3) Elorin (enter): 10:36
** Sorry, don't understand what a /? is...
** Sorry, don't understand what a /? is...

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(2) Kibin: (Do you mind if I point out any mistakes that you've done?)
(1) GM: Not really.
(2) Kibin: (Okay.)
(2) Kibin: (*hugs On-Screen DM Screen*)
(1) GM:

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(2) Kibin: (With commonly referenced knowledge on it. :D)
(1) GM: When we last left our heroes, they were trying to attract the attention of a dragon come in for trade, at the same time as were a bunch of human traders come in for trade.
(1) GM: On a large balcony, up in the air.
(1) GM: So, what's everyone trying?
(2) Kibin: (*lets Elorin try first. His attempts at getting peoples attention often ends in pain.*)
(1) GM: The place is a bustle, with a large silver dragon looking to be choosy of who he deigns to talk to.
** (3) Elorin lets Kibin take the lead **
(1) GM: Jason, seeing nobody else is doing anything.....
(1) GM: Ghost Telekenesis: Lift Opponent: Standard Action, Concentration: Off Ground 12 rounds (if under 300 lbs, Will save DC 25), Wait: [1d4] -> [4] = (4)
(1) GM: Attempts to pick Kibin up off the ground, and into the air over everyone's heads.
(2) Kibin: [1d20+13] -> [3,13] = (16)
** (2) Kibin tries to will off Jason's telekinesis, but is floated into the air anyway. Meh. **
(1) GM: Jason: What? What's most likely to get the attention of a nice, metallic dragon: a baby dragon, or something else?
(1) GM: The dragon's looks at the party, it's eyes narrow, and suddenly the party finds themselves completely uncrowded.
** (2) Kibin waves to the big dragon? **
(1) GM: The big dragon, noteing that Kibin doesn't seem to be harmed, relaxes a little, and approaches.
(1) GM: Big Dragon: This is new.
** (2) Kibin looks down at Jason, who's currently levitating him. **
(1) GM: Big Dragon: Very new. You can't be a day out of your shell.....
(1) GM: Big Dragon: Who's the egg thief?
(2) Kibin: Egg thief? I wasn't stolen...
** (3) Elorin is inclined to tell the truth, but waits to see what Kibin says **
(2) Kibin: (And I would probally speak in the same language as the dragon is currently speaking in.)
(1) GM: Big Dragon: Bah! You're hardly a day out of your shell. What could you know about it?
(1) GM: Big Dragon (draconic, common earlier): We do need to deal with these slavers, though.....
(1) GM: The dragon takes a deep breath....
(2) Kibin: (Draconic?)Wait! These are my allies!
(1) GM: Big Dragon (Draconic): You're just hatched. Sure, they SAY they're your allies, but they're just trying to trick you. We've run into this a time or two before; although these are the first so brazen to offer a clutch for trade.
(1) GM: The dragon breathes.....
(1) GM: Fort saves, everyone except ... Elorin (Freedom of Movement), Kibin (dragon's are immune to Paralisis) and Jason (undead are immune to paralysis). Hmm.....
(1) GM: Fortitude save: [1d20+12] -> [2,12] = (14)
(1) GM: [1d20+13] -> [17,13] = (30)
(1) GM: Kaylin stops moving. But she's the only one.
(1) GM: Big Dragon (Draconic): Ah, well, I was hoping we could do this the easy way.....
** (2) Kibin tries flapping his wings in the air to get down, probally unsuccessfully. **
(3) Elorin: Ahem, before you try anything more drastic, I'd suggest you hear us out. He's a lot older than he looks.
(1) GM: Jason carefully sets Kibin Down.
(2) Kibin: (Common)Yeah, what he said.
(1) GM: Big Dragon: Oh?
(2) Kibin: It's a long story?
(1) GM: Big Dragon: Well, I could use an amusing tale.
** (2) Kibin wonders if he's going to be the one that has to tell the story. **
** (3) Elorin gestures for Kibin to start **
(1) GM: Jason: I doubt quite so much that such a being would trust our words on the matter....
** (2) Kibin sighs. "Well, I was born as a kobold... But through various events. I died. I got reincarnated as a wolf, which was kind of annoying since I didn't have any thumbs. Anyway, then our wizard researched a spell to turn me back into something with thumbs, which happened to be a silver dragon. Then I died again, got reincarnated into a human, and finnally got to be a silver dragon again through the same spell." **
(1) GM: Big Dragon: And you remember all this? Or were you told?
** (2) Kibin says, "I remember it." **
(1) GM: Big Dragon: Hmm....
(1) GM: The dragon concentrates, and mubles something, and gestures with it's claws....
** (2) Kibin briefly wonders if there's any magic spells to implant false memories. Hmmmm. **
(1) GM: Spellcraft checks?
(3) Elorin: Spellcraft Skill Check: [1d20+19] -> [5,19] = (24)
whispering to Elorin, Detect Magic
(1) GM: After a few moments... [1d20] -> [18] = (18)
(1) GM: Big Dragon: Well, you do show transmutation on you - pretty strong stuff, to. I suppose I'll need to take you to one of the elders....
(3) Elorin: (well, that's gonna tell her in no uncertain terms that we aren't ordinary traders, what with the dozen or so magic auras on each of us :P)
(3) Elorin: (or him)
(1) GM: (the whole "transparent guy" thing gave that away much earlier.....)
(1) GM: (Jason, you know....)
(2) Kibin: (Hehe, yeah.)
(2) Kibin: (But you peopel could still be a bunch of PCs that stole dragon eggs to make a little profit on the side...)
(2) Kibin: (And decided to raise one as a pet.)
(1) GM: Big Dragon: Get that spell properly analized, make sure the story matches.
(1) GM: (or have access to Polymorph)
(2) Kibin: (Heh. :P)
(1) GM: Dragon: So, shall you come peacefully?
(2) Kibin: I don't have anything to lose.
(1) GM: Dragon: Good to know. By any chance, do you happen to have someone waiting for you downstairs?
(2) Kibin: Not that I remember.
(1) GM: Kaylin: Yeah; a halfling guarding our things.
(2) Kibin: Or... Yeah, him. :P
(1) GM: Dragon: Ah, well, we had probably better fetch them, then.
(1) GM: The dragon steps into the tower, and slowy hovers down.
(1) GM: The wind off the wings is quite strong. Kibin, make a Strength check.
(2) Kibin: [1d20+1] -> [4,1] = (5)
(1) GM: You tumble a little, landing ...... Tumble check?
(1) GM: (trained only)
(2) Kibin: (No check, then. :P)
(1) GM: Flat on the ground, Prone.
** (2) Kibin tumbles and lands flat on the ground from the wind. **
(1) GM: Jason: I suppose we ought to meet the dragon down at the wagons, so he knows which one.
** (2) Kibin gets up, and hops down the stairs, then. **
(1) GM: Jason: Anyone want a lift?
(1) GM: Jason: There's a much faster way than walking....
(3) Elorin: Oh?
** (2) Kibin hmmms. And just flies down. **
(1) GM: Jason: It's only a short distance; I can teleport that far.
(1) GM: Jason: And take you and Kaylin with.
(3) Elorin: Ok
(1) GM: Jason: Winddancer?
(1) GM: Winddancer lands on Kaylin's shoulder, and Jason stands right next to her.
(1) GM: Jason: Now grab Kaylin's hand.....
** (2) Kibin goes over to the wagon and carriage that the halfling is guarding. **
** (3) Elorin grabs Kaylin's hand **
** (2) Kibin lands inside. **
(1) GM: Once Elorin does, Jason Dimension doors, and shares it with his familiar, who brings Elorin and Kaylin along.
(1) GM: Dimension Door, Level 4: Teleports you short distance
(1) GM: Back at the ground, most the guards look annoyed that the dragon didn't choose their trader.
(1) GM: The dragon, spotting the wagon, approaches.
(1) GM: Dragon: Let's see..... The two wagons, a halfling, an elven female, a bird, an elven male, a wyrmling, and myself; How does the ghost get around?
(1) GM: Jason: In the bird.
(1) GM: Dragon: Eight, then.
** (2) Kibin wonders why the dragon was counting. **
(1) GM: Dragon: Too much for my helm to teleport. Guess we'll just have to take the slow route.
(1) GM: In a booming voice, the dragon shouts: "OPEN THE GATE!"
(1) GM: Several dwarves near the door begin busilly turning away on a pair of winches, and the gates slowly begin to open.
(1) GM: The dragon sets down on the ground, and begins walking.
(1) GM: Dragon: Follow me.
** (2) Kibin follows. **
(1) GM: As does Kaylin, Eldon, Jason, the wagon, and the carriage.
** (3) Elorin follows **
** (2) Kibin also decides to get a little exercise, and walk outside the wagon and carriage. **
(3) Elorin: (brb)
(1) GM: The dragon leads out of the city, making sure to go slowly enough that the landlubbers in the party can keep up. Seems a little annoyed at the delay, though.
(1) GM: After an hour or so, you come to the edge of a dense forest, and the dragon hesitates.
(1) GM: Dragon: I so hate to go through here on claw.....
** (2) Kibin says, "Elorin can use Wind Walk so we can fly over." **
(1) GM: Dragon: Heh; I don't trust mortal spellcasters.
** (2) Kibin says, "He can cast it on the rest of the party, so we can keep up with you while you fly?" **
(1) GM: Dragon: That could work.....
(1) GM: (so of course, Elorin's out....)
(1) GM: (Ah well.....)
(2) Kibin: (Temporary NPC?)
(1) GM: Yep; Elorin casts Wind Walk.....
(1) GM: Or not.....
(3) Elorin: (I was going to suggest that in a moment)
(3) Elorin: Elorin casts Wind Walk ( level 6, "You and your allies turn vaporous and travel fast" )
(3) Elorin: Elorin casts Level 6 Spell ( level 6, "Spell slot tracking device" )
(2) Kibin: (Including me?)
(1) GM: And everyone has decent travel rates, now.
(1) GM: (dunno - do you think your fly speed of 100 can keep up with the dragon's of 150?)
(2) Kibin: (If I hustle, for a while at least.)
(2) Kibin: (I guess me vaporous too.)
** (2) Kibin goes above the dragon so that he won't be blown away when it lifts off. **
(1) GM: The dragon nods, and takes to the air.
(2) Kibin: (Is it he or she?)
(1) GM: At a "lesurely" pace.
(1) GM: (Do you have knoweledge(Arcana)?)
(2) Kibin: (Yeah.)
** (3) Elorin keeps up with no trouble at all (300 move speed :) ) **
(1) GM: So you do. He.
(2) Kibin: (Never expected me to say yes to that question, did you?)
(1) GM: You do find you have a problem - control of the faster winds isn't as fine as you'd like - 300 is the minimum you can move and still stay aloft without dropping all the way down to a move of 10; and the dragon's only moving at 150.
(1) GM: Dragon: Stupid spellcasters......
(2) Kibin: (Move fast, slow down and wait for dragon. Move fast, repeat.)
(1) GM: The dragon shakes it's head, and begins hustling.
(1) GM: [1d100] -> [30] = (30)
(2) Kibin: (Anyway, is it he or she?)
(1) GM: Roll vs. Spot.
(1) GM: Answered earlier.
(2) Kibin: [1d20+13] -> [19,13] = (32)
(3) Elorin: Spot Skill Check: [1d20+10] -> [18,10] = (28)
(2) Kibin: (Oh, I thought that was hehe. :P)
(1) GM: [1d20+23+4] -> [5,23,4] = (32)
(1) GM: Spot Skill Check: [1d20+13] -> [10,13] = (23)
whispering to Kibin, You spy the glint of something large and pointy down in the forest beneath.
(1) GM: Roll for initiative.
(2) Kibin: [1d20+2] -> [9,2] = (11)
(3) Elorin: Dex check: [1d20+6] -> [11,6] = (17)
(1) GM: [1d20] -> [4] = (4)
(2) Kibin: (Can I identify what it is?)
(1) GM: [1d20+12] -> [11,12] = (23)
(3) Elorin: (I assume I'm surprised for the moment?)
(1) GM: Yep.
(1) GM: By the way - what colors are everyone dressed in?
(1) GM: Dex check: [1d20+4] -> [12,4] = (16)
(1) GM: Dex check: [1d20+2] -> [19,2] = (21)
(2) Kibin: (I'm dressed in silver.)
whispering to Kibin, Balista, about to fire....
(2) Kibin (whispering): Ballista?
(1) GM: [1d20+6] -> [6,6] = (12)
whispering to Kibin, Really, Really big crossbow
(3) Elorin: (brown and green to blend in with forest, probably)
(3) Elorin: (didn't really think about it before, but that would make sense for a follower of Ehlonna)
(2) Kibin: (I don't know what color the cloak of resistance is, however.)
(1) GM: Kibin - tied with the other dragon; re-rolll
(1) GM: [1d20] -> [15] = (15)
(2) Kibin: (How, I got an 11, I thought.)
(2) Kibin: [1d20+2] -> [6,2] = (8)
(1) GM: Nevermind; you're right - looked at the wrong roll.
(1) GM: Hidden, Kaylin (surprised), Elorin (surprised), Jason (surprised), Eldon (surprised), Kibin, Dragon.
(2) Kibin: (Wow. :P)
(2) Kibin: (Forgot the druid, btw.)
(1) GM: A huge crossbow bolt comes flying out of the foilage below.
(1) GM: [1d20+6+11+8] -> [17,6,11,8] = (42) for [10d6] -> [1,6,6,1,2,5,2,5,3,3] = (34)
(2) Kibin: (Who it shooting at?)
(1) GM: The dragon screams.
(1) GM: Kibin?
** (2) Kibin goes down to where the ballista is at, and starts to turn solid. **
whispering to Kibin, You see a halfling just releasing the trigger of a crossbow twice the length of a grown man, mounted on an odd arrangement of pulley's and levers, mounted on a cart, not quite cleverly painted enough to avoid your eye.
(1) GM: The dragon casts a spell.....
(3) Elorin: Spellcraft Skill Check: [1d20+19] -> [12,19] = (31)
whispering to Elorin, Protection from Arrows
(1) GM: Dragon: Wyrmling, that's a bad idea.
(1) GM: The dragon follows, diving into the trees.
whispering to Kibin, The halfling takes a shot at you with a little crossbow mounted on his arm, then heads off into some dense underbrush.
(1) GM: [1d20+20] -> [13,20] = (33) for [1d3+1] -> [3,1] = (4)
(2) Kibin (whispering): Which bounces off my unusually thick scales...
(1) GM: And it bounces off kibin's hide.
(1) GM: Kaylin follows to the ground, beginning to reform.
(1) GM: Elorin?
** (2) Kibin continues to solidify as well. **
** (3) Elorin lands but waits for Eldon to land as well before dismissing Wind Walk **
(3) Elorin: (if I can't split it up like that, then I delay until after Eldon)
(1) GM: (readied action - but almost the same effect as delaying, really)
(1) GM: Jason runs down to the ground, and looks around....
(1) GM: Spot Skill Check: [1d20+13] -> [5,13] = (18)
** (2) Kibin goes look at the thing that shot at the dragon while he waits. **
(1) GM: [1d20+30] -> [12,30] = (42)
(1) GM: And Jason doesn't see a thing....
(2) Kibin: What was that?
(1) GM: Eldon goes and hits the ground.....
(1) GM: Triggering your readied action?
** (3) Elorin gestures and everyone is suddenly solid **
(1) GM: The dragon looks....
(1) GM: [1d20+22+4] -> [4,22,4] = (30)
(1) GM: And can't find the interloper.
(1) GM: A flurry of red flasks fly from the bushes right next to the dragon, and the halfling comes back into view ......
(1) GM: [1d20+19] -> [20,19] = (39), [1d20+19] -> [15,19] = (34), [1d20+14] -> [20,14] = (34), [1d20+14] -> [4,14] = (18), [1d20+9] -> [8,9] = (17), [1d20+9] -> [18,9] = (27) (touch attacks)
(1) GM: [9d6] -> [4,1,3,4,1,4,6,5,3] = (31)
(1) GM: [9d6] -> [3,1,1,1,6,1,5,2,6] = (26)
(1) GM: [9d6] -> [6,5,5,4,4,4,6,6,2] = (42)
(1) GM: [9d6] -> [2,4,4,6,4,3,1,4,2] = (30)
(1) GM: [9d6] -> [2,3,1,2,1,4,1,3,1] = (18)
(1) GM: [9d6] -> [3,2,1,4,5,1,1,5,5] = (27)
(2) Kibin: (Poor dragon...)
(1) GM: And the dragon drops dead in burning, screaming agony.
(1) GM: As six flasks of alchemists fire hit him.
(3) Elorin: (9d6 from alchemists fire?? that's rather a lot more potent than the usual stuff)
(1) GM: (Sneak Attack!)
(2) Kibin: (Grrrr.)
(1) GM: Kaylin casts a spell.....
Kaylin casts Polar Ray ( level 8, "A ray of frost deals 1d6 damage/level at close range." )
Kaylin can cast Polar Ray 0 more times
(1) GM: [1d20] -> [2] = (2), [15d6] -> [2,6,1,6,5,5,4,6,3,2,3,4,3,1,5] = (56)
(3) Elorin: (you'd think a silver with such things as a Helm of Teleportion (I'm assuming that's what the helm reference was) could afford a ring of fire protection)
(1) GM: Unfortunatley, Kaylin's ray misses.
(2) Kibin: (Meh.)
(1) GM: Jason tries to grab him.....
(1) GM: Ghost Telekenesis: Manuvers: Standard Action, Concentration: Combat Manuvers (Disarm, Trip, Grapple (Pin), Bull Rush) 12 rounds; +12 for Base Attack, +Cha Mod (10) for dex/str due to method), Wait: [1d4] -> [4] = (4)
(3) Elorin: (so, um, how does Resurrection work on dragons with no class levels?)
(3) Elorin: (-1 con?)
(1) GM: [1d20+22] -> [8,22] = (30), [1d20+22] -> [11,22] = (33), opposed: [1d20+26] -> [10,26] = (36)
(2) Kibin: (-1 hitdie until enough experience to replace it?)
(1) GM: And the slippry little halfling escapes the grapple before it even forms.
(1) GM: Elorin?
(3) Elorin: (or is it reasonable to assume whoever we're going to has the resources for True Res?)
(3) Elorin: (anyway, raising the dragon can wait)
** (3) Elorin taps his heels together (haste) and shoots **
(3) Elorin: +1 Holy Composite Longbow (+2 Str) (Rapid Shot) (Point Blank) (attack 1+2) Attack Roll: [1d20+32] -> [11,32] = (43)===> DMG: [1d8+2d6+17+0] -> [3,2,1,17,0] = (23)
(3) Elorin: +1 Holy Composite Longbow (+2 Str) (Rapid Shot) (Point Blank) (attack 1+2) Attack Roll: [1d20+32] -> [20,32] = (52)===> DMG: [1d8+2d6+17+0] -> [7,2,2,17,0] = (28)
(3) Elorin: +1 Holy Composite Longbow (+2 Str) (Rapid Shot) (Point Blank) (attack 1+2) Attack Roll: [1d20+32] -> [18,32] = (50)===> DMG: [1d8+2d6+17+0] -> [2,4,5,17,0] = (28)
(3) Elorin: +1 Holy Composite Longbow (+2 Str) (Rapid Shot) (Point Blank) (attack 3) Attack Roll: [1d20+27] -> [3,27] = (30)===> DMG: [1d8+2d6+17+0] -> [7,5,1,17,0] = (30)
(3) Elorin: +1 Holy Composite Longbow (+2 Str) (Rapid Shot) (Point Blank) (attack 4) Attack Roll: [1d20+22] -> [15,22] = (37)===> DMG: [1d8+2d6+17+0] -> [4,6,6,17,0] = (33)
(3) Elorin: (ooh, crit threat on the second)
(3) Elorin: +1 Holy Composite Longbow (+2 Str) (Rapid Shot) (Point Blank) (attack 1+2) Attack Roll: [1d20+32] -> [18,32] = (50)===> DMG: [1d8+2d6+17+0] -> [8,6,4,17,0] = (35)
(2) Kibin: (You wonder why there isn't any ruby shoes that you tap it's heels three times and you return 'home'.)
(1) GM: (Boots of Teleportation.....)
(3) Elorin: (+1 to hit from haste, btw)
(2) Kibin: (Huh.)
(1) GM: [23+28+28+30+33+35] -> 177
(3) Elorin: (and the extra damage for bows having x3 crit: [1d8+2d6+17] -> [8,3,4,17] = (32))
(3) Elorin: (oh, wait holy isn't multiplied)
(1) GM: Ah, so.... [177-6-4+32-3-4] -> 192
(2) Kibin: (In non number turns, pincushion. Especially if a rogue. :)
(1) GM: And the halfling practically disintigrates under the hail of arrows.
(2) Kibin: Thank you, Elorin...
(1) GM: Jason: Well. Where to next?
(3) Elorin: I imagine we're unlikely to get a whole lot of information from who we were going to without our escort alive
(3) Elorin: And we do still have enough diamonds for me to cast Resurrection once...
(1) GM: Jason: Hmm... think he might be inclined to cover the expense after?
(3) Elorin: Possibly, possibly.
(3) Elorin: It would be a bit ungrateful not to
(3) Elorin: And he can probably afford it
(1) GM: Jason: Would you do the honors, then?
(3) Elorin: Elorin casts Resurrection ( level 7, "Fully restore dead subject." )
(3) Elorin: Elorin casts Level 7 Spell ( level 7, "Spell slot tracking device" )
** (3) Elorin casts for 10 minutes **
(1) GM: And then the dragon gets up....
(3) Elorin: (2 of our 3 5000 gp diamonds are consumed)
(1) GM: Dragon: Stupid, stupid wyrmling.......
(2) Kibin: Not my fault...
(1) GM: Dragon: There's a REASON I didn't want to go through this forest.....
(3) Elorin: This sort of attack is common here?
(1) GM: Dragon: Can't let you get yourself killed until the elders find out for sure what's up.
(1) GM: Dragon: Yeah. Although it looks as though it will be less so, now.
(3) Elorin: Was yonder dead halfling the only one, or is he part of a larger group?
** (2) Kibin hmmms, and goes to the ballista, working on it as to backfire when someone tries using it again. **
(1) GM: Disable device check?
(2) Kibin: [1d20+21] -> [14,21] = (35)
whispering to Kibin, Congrats.
(2) Kibin: (Hehe. Good thing disable devices is based on int, not dex.)
** (2) Kibin stops working on the ballista. "If anyone tries using that again, they'll get a nasty surprise..." **
(1) GM: Jason: Pity. I thought it might occasionally be useful.
(1) GM: Jason: So, shall we loot the body?
(1) GM: Dragon: Oh, definately.
(3) Elorin: If he has any companions it would be preferable to deny them his equipment
(2) Kibin: Except the ballista.
** (3) Elorin searches the body, using Detect Magic **
(3) Elorin: Elorin casts Detect Magic ( level 0, "Detects spells and magic items within 60 ft." )
(3) Elorin: Elorin casts Level 0 Spell ( level 0, "Spell slot tracking device" )
(2) Kibin: They can keep that.
(1) GM: Most of it shows up as magic...
(2) Kibin (whispering): Out of curiosity, what type of damage would the ballista backfiring do?
(3) Elorin: (I can't remember, how many minutes do my arrows persist?)
(2) Kibin: (I would guess once it lodges itself in the enemy, it disappears.)
(3) Elorin: (based on Call Weaponry IIRC, so 9 minutes)
(2) Kibin: (That seems to be standard on created magical arrows.)
(3) Elorin: (so we have a dead halfling with 6 arrow holes but no arrows and no signs of them being removed :P)
(2) Kibin: (Basically.)
(1) GM: Arrows are always destroyed on impact; although the remains will stick around for a few minutes.
(1) GM: (Six practically exploded arrow holes, with all the magic in them to add damage.....)
(3) Elorin: Let's see, gauntlets, both rings, and his pack are magical
(1) GM: Everyone got the appropriet nodes?
(1) GM: Kaylin: I'll identify them tomorrow.
(2) Kibin: Wonder what magical enchantments are on those swords...
(3) Elorin: None
(3) Elorin: Unless it's disguised
(2) Kibin: Oh. Hmmm.
(1) GM: Anyone have appraise?
(2) Kibin: (Untrained...
(2) Kibin: [1d20+2] -> [10,2] = (12)
whispering to Kibin, They aren't even masterwork.
(3) Elorin: Int check: [1d20+0] -> [11,0] = (11)
whispering to Elorin, normal small shortswords - not even masterwork.
(2) Kibin: Hmmmm, the swords seem pretty worthless actually.
(3) Elorin: Maybe not worthless, but certainly not good enough for magical enhancement
(1) GM: Dragon: If it's all the same to you, can we continue on our way? I'd rather not spend much time in this area.
(2) Kibin: Ah, good idea. I probally don't want them to attack me, either...
(3) Elorin: (now, should I check out his pack, or wait until we know it's not cursed?)
(3) Elorin: Everyone gather round, and I'll renew Wind Walk
(3) Elorin: Elorin casts Wind Walk ( level 6, "You and your allies turn vaporous and travel fast" )
(3) Elorin: Elorin casts Level 6 Spell ( level 6, "Spell slot tracking device" )
(1) GM: Jason hops back into his familiar....
** (2) Kibin is ghosty again. Yay. **
(1) GM: And everyone continues on their way....
(1) GM: After a few hours, you come to the mountains, and a bare cliff face.
(1) GM: The dragon gestures: After you.
(1) GM: Pointing at a section of bare rock.
** (2) Kibin solidifies, and flies through, seeing what will happen... **
** (3) Elorin attempts to float through that section of rock **
(1) GM: Kibin and eloring go through without trouble, and see a wide open cave on the other side.
** (3) Elorin solidifies **
(1) GM: Although interestingly, now that you know the wall is just an illusion, it stays.....
(1) GM: Jason and the rest follow, leaving Rilyrr behind with the wagons.
** (2) Kibin lands on the solid rock underneath him. **
(1) GM: The dragon steps through.
(1) GM: Dragon: Anyone need a light? We've got a bit of a ways to go, and I'd rather nobody tumble.
(2) Kibin: I don't need one, I can see perfectly fine.
(1) GM: Dragon: Ookay.
(3) Elorin: I can make my own light if I need it.
(3) Elorin: And I think Kaylin does, so...
(3) Elorin: Elorin casts Daylight ( level 3, "60-ft. radius of bright light" )
(3) Elorin: Elorin casts Level 3 Spell ( level 3, "Spell slot tracking device" )
(3) Elorin: (or did she cast permanent darkvision?)
(3) Elorin: (just thought of that)
(1) GM: The dragon leads the way deep into the cave, following twists, turns, and different branches as though he grew up in this rather dense maze.
** (2) Kibin follows, trying to remember the passage in case he needs to. **
(1) GM: Int check?
(2) Kibin: [1d20+2] -> [8,2] = (10)
whispering to Kibin, You're totally lost.
(1) GM: Int check: [1d20+8] -> [18,8] = (26)
(1) GM: Kaylin just kinda smiles.....
(1) GM: Int check: [1d20+2] -> [3,2] = (5)
(1) GM: Jason, however, is fortunate he doesn't need to navigate.....
(3) Elorin: (doesn't Eldon have +8 too?)
(3) Elorin: Int check: [1d20+0] -> [7,0] = (7)
** (3) Elorin is lost **
(1) GM: [1d20+8] -> [18,8] = (26)
(3) Elorin: (lol)
(1) GM: Yep.
(1) GM: After over an hour of walking, with the dragon being absolutely certain to stay in front and lead the way, you come to a wide open chamber, very large, deep within the mountain.
(1) GM: The red-orange light of sunset filters through a thick sheet of ice in the cieling, and it is very, very cold.
** (2) Kibin doesn't notice the cold. **
** (3) Elorin is not affected by the cold **
(1) GM: Will save: [1d20+18] -> [12,18] = (30)
(1) GM: Fortitude save: [1d20+12] -> [7,12] = (19)
(1) GM: Kaylin shivers a bit, [1d6] -> [3] = (3)
(1) GM: And her lips turn a little blue.
(3) Elorin: Spot Skill Check: [1d20+10] -> [5,10] = (15)
(1) GM: Dragon: Hmm? Ah, of course. We don't get many visitors in here.....
(1) GM: The dragon casts a spell.....
(1) GM: Kaylin, seeing it, relaxes as the dragon taps her, and she stops shivering.
(3) Elorin: Spellcraft Skill Check: [1d20+19] -> [15,19] = (34)
whispering to Elorin, Endure Elements
(1) GM: Dragon: Anyone else need one?
(1) GM: Eldon: Would be handy, yes.....
(3) Elorin: Not me
(1) GM: [1d20+13] -> [9,13] = (22)
(1) GM: The dragon casts again and taps Eldon.
(1) GM: He then walks to the center of the chamber, and taps the floor a few times.
(1) GM: A white orb flows up out of the floor, as though the stone were a liquid.....
** (2) Kibin waits with the rest of the group, not sure what he's supposed to do now. **
(1) GM: The dragon taps the orb, and it starts glowing.
(1) GM: Dragon: There; just called for the elders. They'll be here when they get here.
(1) GM: The dragon curls up and lays it's head down on it's back.
** (3) Elorin settles down to wait **
(2) Kibin: Anything I need to do before they come?
whispering to GM, [2d6] -> [5,4] = (9)
(1) GM: Dragon: Oh, eat, drink, sleep - whatever. It usually takes a few days for the elder on duty to arrive.
(1) GM: Dragon: There's no real rush.
(2) Kibin: Guess not, when you don't die of old age.
** (3) Elorin wishes he had a deck of cards :P **
(3) Elorin: (what kind of games do D&D people play to pass the time, anyway?)
(2) Kibin: (Pin the tail on the Kobold?)
(1) GM: Dragon: Oh, occasionally there is reason to rush, and then I use the red orb. But nobody is liable to die of this in the next few days, so.....
(1) GM: The dragon shrugs.
(1) GM: The dragon sits down to rest and recuperate.
(1) GM: So, how many days do you wish to remain patient?
(2) Kibin: (As long as Elorin can keep making hero's feasts, I guess.)
(2) Kibin: (Kaylin would probally do the sending soon...)
(1) GM: (Let's see... it was Rilyrr who was left outside, right?)
(2) Kibin: (Yeah...)
(1) GM: The next day, Kaylin stops and identifies the loot, as well as taking care of the sendings.
(3) Elorin: (nothing inside the haversack?)
(3) Elorin: (or is that just where he kept his alchemist's fire?)
(1) GM: (nope. It was so a halfling wouldn't have difficulties carrying the expected loot, and to keep the refills for his various holders for the alchemists's fire.)
(2) Kibin: (I guess that the gauntlets of dexterity aren't modified to be able to fit on a dragon, like mine are.)
** (3) Elorin thinks he got a little disappointed on the "expected loot" matter :P **
(1) GM: ?
(2) Kibin: (The gauntlets of dexterity +6?)
(1) GM: That's an extra +2000 gp enchantment that doesn't affect the market price....
(1) GM: Although you could change into a halfling.....
(2) Kibin: (Haha.)
** (2) Kibin asks the group, "Can I keep those gloves?" **
(3) Elorin: (so he could pay 2000 gp to have these modified to fit?)
(1) GM: So, day 2 comes and goes uneventfully.
(1) GM: (yep)
(2) Kibin: (Technically it's modified to fit on anything with hand-like manipulators.)
(1) GM: Kaylin taking care of the party's comfort with Endure Elements spells, Elorin with the regular Hero's Feasts (including the dragon?)
(3) Elorin: (if the dragon shows interest, yes)
(1) GM: (Heroe's feast makes tasty eating....)
** (3) Elorin sets up an archery target to practice on, if he can **
** (2) Kibin takes the gloves for him to get modified to fit, and use later. **
(1) GM: Day three comes and goes uneventfully, and Kaylin asks the dragon to see about fetching Rilyrr, the wagon, and the carriage - which he goes and dows, with a warning not to leave this chamber.
(1) GM: Day for, five, six and saven also pass, with no results.
** (3) Elorin puts a great many holes in his archery target **
** (2) Kibin continues eating, sleeping, and thinking. Yawn. **
(1) GM: Finally, on the ninth day, a colossal dragon appears in the audience chamber.
(1) GM: Colossol Silver Dragon: This had better be important!
(1) GM: Large Silver Dragon: Yeah, this little hatchling say's he wasn't a stolen egg, but polymorphed with some spell or other - but it hasn't worn off, like such should. Would you mind taking a look at him to see what's up?
(1) GM: The great wyrm concentrates, and casts a spell.....
(1) GM: The great wyrm's eyes glow blue, and he stares intently at Kibin.
(1) GM: Colossal Silver: Not one I've seen before. But no, that shouldn't wear off. For that matter, in a few years he may very well be one of us in truth. Strange, very strange.
** (2) Kibin listens. **
(1) GM: Large Silver: Does this mean he needs to be clanned?
(1) GM: Colossal: Possible, quite possible.....
(1) GM: Colossal: It is in clan law that every harchling needs to be affiliated...... but who should we say is the mother? Such a dilemma.....
(1) GM: Kaylin: Well, it was my spell....
(1) GM: Colossal: You don't qualify.
(1) GM: Large: Is it right to force our laws on him, though?
(1) GM: Colossal: That is a point... did you choose the path of the Silver voluntarily, little one?
** (2) Kibin tries to think if he read somewhere what these laws are... **
** (2) Kibin says to the colossal dragon, "This time I did." **
(1) GM: Colossal: So you're one of ours by your own free will, then? Very well, the laws should then apply.
(1) GM: Large: I suppose that means he needs to be indoctrinated into what the clan holds safeguarded.
(1) GM: Colossal: Remember what happened with that one member? It's too soon for him to know; we have yet to ascertain his full leanings; we don't want another Disaster.
** (2) Kibin continues to listen to the two talk... **
(1) GM: Large: I'm a little to young to remember; all I've heard is the stories.
(1) GM: Colossal: I was there. We don't want him knowing that Word we hold safe.
(2) Kibin: Word? By any chance, would that word be related to a magic ritual?
(3) Elorin: You mean the one that can be used in a ritual to create a nearly indesructible near-golem out of the caster?
(3) Elorin: We've already had to stop one of those
(1) GM: Colossal: Well... sort of. It's one of the words of Creation. By itself, it's useful just as a quick route home.
(1) GM: Colossal: Long ago, one of the younglings, freshly indoctrinated, fell far from the tree.
(1) GM: Colossal: She couldn't abide the rules and ritual we follow.
(1) GM: Colossal: She didn't mesh with our society; and was only greatly harmed by being with the rest of us.
(1) GM: Large: Oh, I remember this story! So we shipped her off to the desert with the Bronze Clan.
** (2) Kibin thinks Jason has a lot more work to do... **
(1) GM: Colossal: Yes, we fasioned a ring so that she could Endure the elements more readily, and she seemed fine.
(1) GM: Large: That stupid human lover.....
(1) GM: Colossal: Yes; she fell for a human wizard. And one night, she whispered our Word in his ear.
(1) GM: Colossal: Drove him mad. He couldn't handle it, and eventually, found a way to make a full sentence out of just one of the words of creation. Then he went on a rampage.
(1) GM: The colossal dragon closes it's eyes, and a tear falls.
** (2) Kibin pieces this together in his mind... **
(1) GM: Colossal: He was stopped. Oh, he was stopped. But we lost three of the Old ones in the process. Mostly uselessly, as it turned out.
(1) GM: Colossal: Some human Sorceror found a way to make their deaths useful, the evil bastard.
(1) GM: Large: And yet, he died too, and managed to arrange for the Beast to be killed.
** (2) Kibin looks over at Jason. **
(1) GM: Colossal: And in the process, we can't get the Old Ones back, and his companion - You Jason - was Doomed.
(1) GM: Jason: I'm sorry, what, did you say something?
(1) GM: The Colossal dragon shakes it's head.
(1) GM: "No, nothing of any importance." the Colossal dragon says with a sigh.
** (2) Kibin asks, "What happened to her? The silver dragon." **
(1) GM: Large: Oh, he's the one?
(1) GM: The large dragon also looks sad.
(2) Kibin: (Knew you had planning.)
(1) GM: Colossal: She was imprisioned as per the Old Laws. I was young at the time, just growing into maturity.
(1) GM: Colossal: They had everyone there for the sentencing; don't worry about it too much; that spell the Wizard crafted for us will wear off when the releasing condition occurs.
(2) Kibin: Would you want that gem back for safe keeping, by any chance?
(1) GM: Colossal: You have her?
(2) Kibin: Yeah.
(1) GM: Colossal: Huh; here I though she was lost after that raid five centuries ago... stupid adventurers....
(1) GM: Colossal: Yes, it would be good to have her back, although it doesn't really matter all that much; few would attempt to break a gem of that size, and those that try - well, that prision guards itself.
(3) Elorin: We noticed. It was a tad inconvenient trying to identify it.
(1) GM: Colossal: Be thankful that's all you tried. How many times did it knock you flat?
(3) Elorin: Me and Kaylin once each.
** (3) Elorin decides the shopkeeper probably would not appreciate being mentioned **
(1) GM: Colossal: Ah. Well, that portion is designed to be recovereable.
(1) GM: Colossal: Just don't try hitting it with a hammer or something. It's a really bad idea.
(2) Kibin: I try to avoid it when I can..
(1) GM: Colossal: I must admit, that Wizard crafted his spell quite well. I wonder if he's still around.....
(2) Kibin: Yeah, he's still around.
(1) GM: Colossal: Really? Huh; it's been over a millenea - and he was human.... but then, Wizards will always surprise you.....
(2) Kibin: I don
(2) Kibin: I don't think he'll have a problem for a while.
(3) Elorin: I don't know if it's the same man, but he did seem to know something about the gem, though he wouldn't tell us what.
(2) Kibin: Oh, and the gem has some odd effects on me...
(1) GM: Colossal: Let me guess - smiled at you when you asked about it?
(3) Elorin: If you want to visit him in the icy wastelands, he's used the same spell Kibin here underwent to turn himself into a somewhat older silver dragon.
(1) GM: Colossal: Ah, I should probably visit.... do you have her with you?
(2) Kibin: It's in the wagon, I try not to tocuh it when I don't have to...
** (2) Kibin goes to the wagon, gets the handy haversack, takes the gem out, and takes it to the colossal dragon. **
(1) GM: Colossal: Ah ... yes .... it would resonate.... but then, what are the odds of your situation....
(2) Kibin: Very likely, apparently.
(1) GM: Colossal: Ah, yes, you did imply it happened twice; thank you. I suppose I ought to reward good a good deed.....
(2) Kibin: The spell Kaylin cast happened twice.
(2) Kibin: The other time, that gem had some odd effects on me.
(2) Kibin: Which is partly why we came here.
(1) GM: Colossal: Hmm... I still have the training ring we fasioned for her trip to the desert....
(1) GM: Colossal: Gave her a few protective abilities, and mitigated the effects of the heat a might. It's not harmful to silvers, so.....
(1) GM: The particularly large dragon fishes out something small from a bag strapped to a leg.
(1) GM: The dragon then tosses it to Kibin.
(1) GM: There; try it on.
whispering to Kibin, A ring.
** (2) Kibin catches it, and tries it on. **
whispering to Kibin, Got the node?
(2) Kibin (whispering): Yeah. No feather fall? :(
whispering to Kibin, You fly; as do all Wyrmlings; it wouldn't be an appropriet power. You can likely make good use of Ray of Frost within 30 feet, though..... it's a weapon-like ranged touch attack....
(2) Kibin (whispering): True.
whispering to Kibin, Well, when you're blinking, invisible, hidden, or win initiative.....
** (2) Kibin doesn't have anything bad happen to him... **
(3) Elorin: (brb)
(1) GM: Dragon: Don't worry; I'm not going to curse the little one.
(1) GM: Colossal Dragon: Although it's mostly useless against the whites, it may help you a little.
(2) Kibin: Whites? White dragons?
(1) GM: Colossal: Yeah; don't worry, they don't usually range this far out of their territory.
(2) Kibin: I think I've already encountered one of them already...
(1) GM: Colossal: Oh? Do tell.
(2) Kibin: It was over near the Arch Mages tower. And one of the traps left by that dragon is part of the reason I died the second time...
(1) GM: Large: Speaking of deaths..... I died on the way here, attempting to deliver the little one, and that informal priest brought me back.
(1) GM: Colossal: Ah, let me guess - the little one did something foolish, like diving into that infested forest, and you followed?
(1) GM: Large: Yes.
(1) GM: Colossal: I suppose you could hardly have done any differently. Hmm... mortals tend not to have enough of the materials for that.....
(1) GM: Colossal: By any chance, did you use up something you'd rather not have?
(1) GM: Okay - my connection's still up.....
(2) Kibin: (Yeah.)
(1) GM: Elorin? You're que.
(1) GM: Ah, drat - missed his brb. Hmm....
(3) Elorin: (back)
(7) Kelensiya (enter): 13:33
(2) Kibin: (Took you long enough.)
(7) Kelensiya: (Overslept :| )
(3) Elorin: Yeah, I had to use two diamonds the size of this one
** (3) Elorin shows them his only remaining 5k diamond **
(2) Kibin: (Not much, except a little plot stuff, and me being refered to as little one.)
(1) GM: Colossal Silver Dragon: Ah, well, your compassion should be rewarded.....
(3) Elorin: I'm getting a bit low. This is my last one.
(1) GM: The colossal dragon looks at the Large Silver dragon, who sighs.
(1) GM: The large dragon pulls a very large diamond out of a bag strapped to his leg, and hands it to Elorin.
(2) Kibin: (Kaylin, I'm a silver dragon again, btw. :)
(7) Kaylin: (how'd you swing that this time?)
(1) GM: Large: There; that should cover it....
(3) Elorin: Thank you.
(1) GM: (Ghost rolled well on it's d100 to do what his expirimental subject asked - mostly)
(3) Elorin: (how big is this one? 10k? 25k?)
(2) Kibin: (Yeah. Mostly.)
(2) Kibin: (Only a little younger than I was.)
(3) Elorin: (made him -1 days old or something like that)
(1) GM: Larger than the others, but you're not sure how pricy.
(2) Kibin: (-2, to be exact.)
(2) Kibin: [1d20+2] -> [20,2] = (22)
(2) Kibin: (Untrained appraise check!)
whispering to GM, [3d6*1000] -> 7000
whispering to GM, [3d6*1000] -> 15000
(3) Elorin: Appraise Skill Check: [1d20+0] -> [4,0] = (4)
(2) Kibin: (I think as of right now, Kibin is 10 years old.)
(2) Kibin: (Or days, rather.)
whispering to GM, [2d6+3] -> [3,4,3] = (10)
whispering to Kibin, 15,000 gp market value - you think.
whispering to Elorin, You have no idea what it's worth.
** (2) Kibin looks at the diamond. Ooo, shiney. **
(1) GM: Colossal: So, the indoctrination rites.....
(1) GM: Colossal: Kibin, I think you said your name was?
(2) Kibin: Yeah.
** (2) Kibin looks away from the diamond at at the colossal dragon. **
** (3) Elorin wonders how the Old Man will react when they tell him he has to go through this :P **
** (3) Elorin puts away the diamond **
(2) Kibin: (Actually, the old man can't go through them yet. Technically, he's not a true silver dragon yet, or on the path, anyway.)
(2) Kibin: (Remember, his blood is still red?)
(1) GM: Colossal: I suppose I'll be your sponser; which means I'm the one adopting you; for the tests, you need to go fetch a few things for me; the gold cow under mount Fortina, a live cow, and a feather of solid gold.
(2) Kibin: (Is the colossal dragon a he or a she?)
whispering to Kibin, She.
(2) Kibin: (Ah, okay.)
(1) GM: Colossal: Oh, and you aren't permitted to buy or steal them.
** (3) Elorin is tempted to smack his forehead and say "Doh!" **
(2) Kibin: Ah, okay.
(1) GM: Colossal: The gold cow is treated as unclaimed for this, but it's a clan possession, and will be returned after the tests.
(1) GM: The dragon's eyes narrow, and she it stares intently and Kibin.
(1) GM: Dragon: Understood?
(2) Kibin: Yeah.
(2) Kibin: Well, except where exactly mount Fortina is.
(1) GM: Colossal: Part of the challeng; good luck, the humans have their own name for it.
(2) Kibin: Uh, okay. Can I have help in getting these items?
(1) GM: Colossal: So long as you aren't paying them or coercing them; that would fall under the "buy or steal" restriction.
(2) Kibin: Okay...
(1) GM: Jason: Kaylin, how are you at Draconic geography?
(7) Kaylin: Fairly rusty.
(7) Kaylin: (What knowledge roll would this come under? Geography?)
(3) Elorin: (combination of that and Arcana, I'd guess)
(1) GM: Three rolls; History, Geography, and Arcana (for the draconic aspect)
(7) Kaylin: Knowledge: History Skill Check: [1d20+13] -> [8,13] = (21)
(7) Kaylin: Knowledge: Geography Skill Check: [1d20+13] -> [1,13] = (14)
(7) Kaylin: Knowledge: Arcana Skill Check: [1d20+24] -> [5,24] = (29)
(7) Kaylin: (paain)
whispering to Kaylin, you remember an old treaty between dragons and some elves local to the area where mount Pinatuba was referred to by what the dragon's called it, Fortina - but you don't quite remember where it is.
(7) Kaylin (whispering): Local to this area?
whispering to Kaylin, Fairly, yes.
(7) Kaylin: Well... I can't remember exactly where it is, but the elves around here call the mountain Pinatuba
whispering to Kaylin, a few days walk, an hour or so by Wind Walk.
(7) Kaylin: We could Wind Walk to them in about an hour and ask them. There's an old treaty they have with the dragons, so they may know.
(2) Kibin: Okay then. Uh, how exactly do we get out of here?
(3) Elorin: (too bad I don't have Find the Path any more :P)
(1) GM: Colossal: What, someone as intelligent as you doesn't remember the way?
(1) GM: Large: Oh, I'll lead you back out; be sure to stay a little behind me, though; it's trapped.
(2) Kibin: Okay... And where do I drop the items off at?"
(1) GM: Colossal: I'll wait here.
(1) GM: Colossal: Or, if you like, at the top of this mountain, so you don't have to traverse the maze again.
(2) Kibin: Here? You don't know how long we'll be gone...
(1) GM: Colossal: What's it matter? The minutes, three hours, three decades - I'm patient.
(2) Kibin: Hmmmm. Mountain is good.
(1) GM: Colossal: Great; see you there.
(1) GM: The Colossal dragon runs out through one of the larger passageways.
(1) GM: Large Silver: If you would follow me?
** (2) Kibin wonders if he is ever going to be as patient as that dragon... **
(7) Kaylin: Thank you, noble one.
(1) GM: The large silver proceeds to walk out one of the (for him) normal sized passegeways.
** (7) Kaylin gets in line behind the large dragon and follows **
** (2) Kibin follows. **
(3) Elorin: (I can't remember, does Kaylin have permanent Darkvision?)
(1) GM: After a few hours of twists and turns, you arrive outside - and the sun is again setting.
(7) Kaylin: (yes)
(1) GM: Spot checks?
(7) Kaylin: Spot Skill Check: [1d20+4] -> [2,4] = (6)
(3) Elorin: Spot Skill Check: [1d20+10] -> [20,10] = (30)
(2) Kibin: [1d20
(2) Kibin: [1d20+13] -> [20,13] = (33)
(7) Kaylin: (Kaylin barely makes out the sky)
(2) Kibin: (I can see clearly now the mountain is gone...)
** (3) Elorin picks out an apple a mile away... **
whispering to Elorin, Kibin, At the top of the mountain, you can make out the Colossal dragon sitting at the highest peak.
** (2) Kibin looks up at the mountain. "That was quick." **
** (3) Elorin shoots the apple (j/k) **
(2) Kibin: Rest here for the night?
(3) Elorin: If you like
(1) GM: Jason: Sounds like a plan. Anyonce care to join me on another plane?
(3) Elorin: Kaylin said the elven city was only an hour away, though.
(1) GM: Jason: True - but then, we'd be arriving after dark.
(2) Kibin: Extradimensional spaces don't mix well with other extradimensional spaces, I thought?
(1) GM: Jason: Not usually; one of the reasons I don't carry any.
(2) Kibin: And I don't want to leave my stuff behind.
(2) Kibin: (Fear my TWO dragon hitdie! Ooo!)
(1) GM: Jason: Fair enough; so, camp now or try to find an inn after dark?
(2) Kibin: Camp now.
(1) GM: Jason: All right....
(1) GM: Jason: Meh, might as well enjoy the stars while I rest.....
(1) GM: Jason leans back halfawy into the wagon, and stares up at the sky.
** (2) Kibin looks to see where the large dragon is going off to. **
(1) GM: The large dragon flys off back towards the city.
(2) Kibin: (Hehe. I hope during the night we hear that ballista backfiring.)
(3) Elorin: Let's see, we need to find this golden cow under the mountain, a live wild cow, and a gold feather
(2) Kibin: Yup.
(3) Elorin: Sounds like we might have to track down that gigantic eagle again.
(1) GM: Jason: Not necessarily wild; we just can't purchase or steal it.....
** (2) Kibin lays down on the ground next to the wagon, looking at the slowly appearing stars. **
(3) Elorin: Since we're not allowed to buy back the one we sold
(1) GM: Jason: If it's even intact - a coiner might have gotten a hold of it by now.....
(1) GM: Anyway, the next day.....
(1) GM: It's morning; Jason refreshes his spells, and casts his routine ones.
(3) Elorin: I suppose we could try talking someone into giving us a cow, but I don't see how else to get a non-wild cow without buying or stealing it.
** (2) Kibin looks at the pretty stars some before drifting off to sleep. **
(1) GM: Jason: Everyone ready to go?
(2) Kibin: Yeah.
(3) Elorin: Gather round.
(3) Elorin: Elorin casts Wind Walk ( level 6, "You and your allies turn vaporous and travel fast" )
(3) Elorin: Elorin casts Level 6 Spell ( level 6, "Spell slot tracking device" )
(2) Kibin: (So did I hear an explosion in the night? :)
** (7) Kaylin cloudifies **
(1) GM: Jason hops into his familiar.....
(1) GM: (it's like a hundred miles away.)
(2) Kibin: (Meh.)
(1) GM: And everyone heads off to the elven city.....
(1) GM: And, about an hour later, thank's to Kaylin's directions, arrive.
(3) Elorin: (what's this about an explosion in the night?)
(2) Kibin: (Just wondering if anyone used the ballista. Hehe.)
(1) GM: (sabatoged the Balista - he wants to hear it go off.....)
(3) Elorin: (ah)
(1) GM: The elven city is centered in a forest - as part of the forest; homes are made hanging from the branches of trees centuries old, and there is no wall; an arrow, however, hits a branch right next to you as you come in.....
(7) Kaylin: {Stop firing!}
(1) GM: Male Elf, in green, just stepping out of hiding: Who goes there? You aren't really clouds, I can see that.
** (7) Kaylin decloudifies **
** (2) Kibin goes back to solid. **
** (3) Elorin solidifies **
(1) GM: Male Elf: {Ah, two of us! Different clan, though, from the looks of you. Relax; I'm a good shot, that was just to draw attention.}
(7) Kaylin: {My name is Kaylin. These are friends of mine. We were wondering where we could find the mountain Pinatuba, some dragons wanted us to go there.}
(3) Elorin: {three of us, actually}
(1) GM: Male Elf: {Mount Pinatuba, huh? Why go there? The dragons roped it off as some kind of training groung; we're not supposed to go anywhere near it.}
** (2) Kibin wonders what they're talking about. **
(7) Kaylin: {Interesting... we're supposed to retreive some artifact from underneath the mountain.}
(3) Elorin: {we're on their training business}
** (3) Elorin points at Kibin **
** (2) Kibin makes mental note to learn the elven language. **
(1) GM: Male Elf: {Ah, I see. Well, I'm told it happens every couple of centuries. I suppose if you have permission ..... see those three icy peaks about ten miles north of here? Pinatuba's one of those. Not sure which one, as I never paid too much attention in history class. Dwarves keep one, orcs the other, so we don't have much business over there anyway.}
(3) Elorin: {Know anyone who could tell us which?}
(7) Kaylin: {Thank you for your advice. Would it be possible for us to visit your fair town?}
(2) Kibin (whispering): Do I know what the ring does, by the way?
(1) GM: Male Elf: {If you'll vouch for the others, yes.}
whispering to Kibin, Yes and no; it gives you the ability to cast the spells stored in it in an instictive manner.
whispering to Kibin, But you don't really know why, how, or the like.
(7) Kaylin: {They're trustworthy. Well, don't let the dragon near any large deposits of gold...} *laughs*
(2) Kibin (whispering): So no material components needed?
(2) Kibin (whispering): Or focuses, or the like.
(1) GM: Male Elf: {We don't usually, but silvers are a rather trustworthy bunch.
** (2) Kibin sighs. And waits while the elves talk it out. **
(7) Kaylin: {Indeed.}
(2) Kibin: (Hehe. Not quite lawful good yet, so don't need to be exactly trustworthy... :)
whispering to Kibin, you need them if the spell needs them; a miniature cloak for Resistence, a Short Piece of copper wire for message, and a cured piece of leather for Mage Armor; standard in a spell components pouch; but Detect Magic, Endure Elements, and Ray of Frost? No components needed.
(2) Kibin (whispering): Well, resistance and mage armor is redundant, I think.
(7) Kaylin: {So, are we worthy of your settlement? We have a long journey ahead}
(1) GM: Male Elf: Welcome, enjoy your stay.
(7) Kaylin: Thank you, kind sir.
whispering to Kibin, Well, yes - unless something happens to that nice cloak and and those bracers you wear.
(2) Kibin: Thanks.
(2) Kibin (whispering): It's your job to make us worry, isn't it?
(1) GM: Male Elf: {Elves are always welcome, unless running from laws or breaking them.}
whispering to Kibin, Yep; but you never know - you might want to lay a resistence or mage armor on someone else - they are touch range, after all.
(7) Kaylin: {A generous policy. Might I convince you to lead the way?}
(2) Kibin (whispering): Hmmm, true.
(1) GM: Male Elf: I suppose you want to see to an inn?
(1) GM: Male Elf: {But of course, sweet lady.}
(1) GM: The male elf leads the party to a very large tree, with a circular stairway running around the trunk and up.
** (2) Kibin really needs to learn elven one of these days. **
(2) Kibin: (Or elvish. :P)
(1) GM: Male Elf: Male Elf: This way leads up to the the Cafe de la Solei; at the top, you can find a place to bed down, and hot meals to eat, if you have the coin.
(1) GM: Male Elf: {Good Day}
(1) GM: The elf nods, and walks off, back to his post.
** (2) Kibin asks, "Would you mind translating what you talked to him about?" **
(7) Kaylin: Oh, just introducing us.
(7) Kaylin: We should ask the innkeeper if there is a good place to get information on the mountain.
(2) Kibin: Didn't you ask him about it?
(3) Elorin: He narrowed it down to three mountains.
(2) Kibin: Ah, okay.
(3) Elorin: I suppose this will save some time later...
(3) Elorin: Elorin casts Tongues ( level 4, "Speak any language" )
(3) Elorin: Elorin casts Level 4 Spell ( level 4, "Spell slot tracking device" )
(3) Elorin: (on Kibin)
** (2) Kibin hmmmms, and uses Alternate Form to be a wolf, and see if he can talk. "Can you hear me?" **
(1) GM: Jason: So, why's he barking like that?
(1) GM: Bluff Skill Check: [1d20+24] -> [16,24] = (40)
(2) Kibin: [1d20+13] -> [11,13] = (24)
** (2) Kibin blinks at Jason. "Sounds fine to me..." **
(1) GM: Jason: Is Timmy stuck down the well?
(2) Kibin: (And what's everyone else doing?)
(3) Elorin: Yes, we can hear you, Kibin
** (7) Kaylin is going up to talk to the inkeeper **
** (2) Kibin glares at Jason, and goes back to normal. "Just seeing." **
(1) GM: Jason: Ah, you had to go and spoil it.....
(1) GM: Inkeeper: {Ah, what can I do for you?}
** (2) Kibin can understand! Yay! **
(1) GM: Inkeeper: We have a lovely assortment of rooms, as well as some of the finest ales in a hundred miles.
(1) GM: Bluff check: [1d20+10] -> [6,10] = (16)
(2) Kibin: [1d20+13] -> [13,13] = (26)
(3) Elorin: Sense Motive Skill Check: [1d20+8] -> [18,8] = (26)
(2) Kibin: (Was that in common?)
(1) GM: No, elven - but everyone understands elven at the moment, so.....
(7) Kaylin: {I was wondering if you knew where I could find information on Pinatuba?}
(2) Kibin: I doubt that about the ales.
whispering to Kibin, Elorin, He's lying - there's other places you can get better ales, and his rooms, while likely comfortable enough, aren't anything to write home about
(1) GM: Kaylin: {Ah, mount Pinatuba - that's the Silver's mountain, by treaty, at least. We haven't had anyone up there in quite some time, though.}
(2) Kibin (whispering): So tempted to try bluffing back.. But don't know what to bluff back about.
(7) Kaylin: {Yes... would you happen to know which mountain it is?}
whispering to GM, [1d20+5] -> [4,5] = (9)
whispering to GM, DC 10 - Failed - he doesn't really know; but he's goig to say anyway.....
(1) GM: Inkeeper: {Ah, that would be the easternmost peak; but don't bother going - it's a rather dreary place, and the treaty's say we aren't to go up without an invitation from one of the Silvers.}
(1) GM: [1d20+10] -> [13,10] = (23)
(7) Kaylin: {That's why we're going - Silver's invited us to help train a new one}
(1) GM: Inkeeper: {Ah, I see - so do you plan to stay the night, perhaps purchase a few drinks, before taking off?}
** (2) Kibin wonders why everyone seems to fail to notice him unless he's pointed out. **
(1) GM: Oh, and anyone going for a sense motive check?
(7) Kaylin: {Not sure, I'll have to consult my travelling group}
(2) Kibin: [1d20+13] -> [19,13] = (32)
(7) Kaylin: Sense Motive Skill Check: [1d20+2] -> [12,2] = (14)
(2) Kibin: (I love having ranks in that skill. :D)
(3) Elorin: Sense Motive Skill Check: [1d20+8] -> [9,8] = (17)
whispering to Kibin, He has absolutely no idea which mountain it is; he's guessing.
(2) Kibin: We should probally look around the place for a while longer.
(1) GM: Inkeeper: Ah, at least buy a drink for the road.....
(2) Kibin (whispering): He's desperate for money, it seems?
whispering to Kibin, Businessman; he always wants his customers to think he has the best meals/rooms/drinks that they can afford; not desparate so much as advertising.
(2) Kibin (whispering): Ah, okay.
(1) GM: Jason: The eastern peak, then?
(1) GM: Sense Motive Skill Check: [1d20+5] -> [2,5] = (7)
(2) Kibin: (Kaylin? Elorin?)
(1) GM: Well, my connectio nis obviously functioning....
(2) Kibin: (Hmmmm.)
(1) GM: Other than my keyboard occaionally switching characters around on me.
(7) Kaylin: I don't need a drink, myself.
(1) GM: Inkeeper: {As you wish. Do take care, and perhaps stop by again at a later date.}
(7) Kaylin: {Thank you for your time.}
** (2) Kibin goes on out of the inn, then. For now. **
(1) GM: Inkeeper: {All part of the service.}
(1) GM: Jason follows out the door.
(1) GM: Jason: So, the Eastern peak, then?
(3) Elorin: Thanks for the information.
(7) Kaylin: I guess so.
(2) Kibin: Uh, no. He was guessing.
** (3) Elorin flips him a gold piece **
(2) Kibin: (That would be when everyone is outside. Not in earshot of the inn person.)
(1) GM: Elorin hadn't walked oustide yet; He catches it, and smiles at a job well done.
(3) Elorin: (and my giving him a gp was right before leaving)
(2) Kibin: He didn't really know which peak it was...
(3) Elorin: (oh well, it's not like *one* gp is a big deal for us :P)
(2) Kibin: So I guess we keep looking.
(1) GM: Jason: Of course. He seemed so convincing.....
(7) Kaylin: Well, he was an innkeeper.
** (2) Kibin wonders if he can bluff Jason... **
(7) Kaylin: A large part of their job would be to convince people of the desireability of their inn.
(1) GM: (probably - but do note that Bluff only convinces of the truth of the words; it does not control actions directly)
(2) Kibin: (I know.)
(1) GM: Jason: Well, I suppose I can ask around.....
(1) GM: Gather Information Skill Check: [1d20+10] -> [9,10] = (19)
** (2) Kibin helps. **
** (3) Elorin helps **
(3) Elorin: Gather Information Skill Check: [1d20+4] -> [20,4] = (24)
(2) Kibin: [1d20+1] -> [6,1] = (7)
(3) Elorin: (er, /me takes the lead :P)
(2) Kibin: (Hi cow!)
(1) GM: [1d4+1] -> [3,1] = (4), [1d4+1] -> [4,1] = (5), [1d4+1] -> [1,1] = (2)
whispering to Kibin, You find yourself talking to a farmer on the outskirts of town, who simply can't get over the fact that he's talking to a baby dragon long enough to answer questions.
(2) Kibin: (*hopes we can complete ritual thingie today*)
whispering to GM, [1d3] -> [1] = (1) West, Center, East
(2) Kibin (whispering): Why can't he get over the fact? O.o
whispering to Elorin, You find several sources that all seem to agree that it's the West peak.
whispering to Kibin, He ain't too bright
(2) Kibin (whispering): Oookay.
** (2) Kibin comes back to the inn, which should be where everyone meets at. **
(1) GM: Also - coins for buying people drinks to get them talkative - Jason: [1d3] -> [1] = (1), Kibin: [1d3] -> [2] = (2), Elorin: [1d3] -> [2] = (2)
(1) GM: Measured in Gold.
(2) Kibin (whispering): Thought he couldn't get over the fact. :P
(3) Elorin: General consensus from my sources is that it's the west peak.
whispering to Kibin, he wasn't the first; you found out lots of people don't know anything - he's just the most memorable.
(2) Kibin (whispering): Apparently he didn't expect that I could talk? :P
(1) GM: Jason: Sounds about right.
(2) Kibin (whispering): Or would be concered about stuff like that. Or something.
(7) Kaylin: And if all else fails, we could ask the other inhabitants of the mountain group.
(2) Kibin: Yeah, after running from spears.
whispering to Kibin, That you would deign to talk to him - in his own language!
(2) Kibin (whispering): Ah.
(7) Kaylin: Your department, not mine...
(2) Kibin: Your department is vaporizing them while running from spears.
(7) Kaylin: Preferably I'd be several hundred feet away from the spears
(1) GM: Jason: Now now, she's also very good at turning spears to powder, or getting everyone miles & miles away from the spears.
(2) Kibin: True.
(7) Kaylin: Aww... why thank you.
(7) Kaylin: Much as I'm enjoying this attention, why don't we move on to the west peak?
(2) Kibin: Sure.
(2) Kibin: Curious as to what this ritual is...
(3) Elorin: We might want to get out of town before turning gaseous, though.
** (3) Elorin starts walking **
(1) GM: Jason: Ah, you wouldn't want another arrow zipping buy, I guess.
(1) GM: Jason follows.
** (2) Kibin follows. **
(1) GM: After a little while, everyon'es out of town, into the forest proper.
** (3) Elorin cloudifies after getting out of the city border (hour/level duration :) ) **
(1) GM: As does Jason's familiar, after he again joins with her.
** (2) Kibin cloudfies as well. "You people need to get wings, that way we won't have to rely on Elorin to get around." **
(1) GM: Winddancer: Chirp!
(2) Kibin: Well. Most of you people.
(1) GM: After about an hour, you reach the peak. It looks rather empty.
** (7) Kaylin cloudifies and drifts off towards the peak **
(3) Elorin: As I recall, they said it was "under" the mountain
(1) GM: Jason steps out of winddancer.
(1) GM: Jason: True, they did. Where would a dragon put an enterance.....
(2) Kibin: At the top?
(2) Kibin: (Stop vanishing! :P)
(1) GM: Jason: Well, I suppose we could start looking.....
(1) GM: Search Skill Check: [1d20+10] -> [17,10] = (27)
** (2) Kibin helps. **
(7) Kaylin: Search Skill Check: [1d20+10] -> [12,10] = (22)
(2) Kibin: [1d20+21] -> [14,21] = (35)
** (3) Elorin helps **
(3) Elorin: Search Skill Check: [1d20+2] -> [13,2] = (15)
(2) Kibin: (I think that everyone else would aid another on me. :P)
(1) GM: And between everyone looking, you manage to find a door, about the middle of the mountain, covered in shrubbery; it seems as theough the door would be a tight fit for anyone larger than a wyrmling.
(2) Kibin: (Thats how I think multiple people doing the same thing does. Aid another on the highest result.)
(1) GM: (In other words, difficult for medium creatures.....)
(3) Elorin: (technically, I think we have to pick who's aiding who before we roll)
(2) Kibin: (Yeah, but that way is better.)
(2) Kibin: (And makes sense. Kinda.)
(1) GM: (Technically - but the DC wasn't so high, so.....)
(3) Elorin: (and it's not as if we'd pick anyone but the guy with +21 as the leader...)
(2) Kibin: Uh, can you people shrink or something?
(1) GM: Jason: Yep.
(1) GM: Jason steps inside his familiar, and walks thorough, no problems.
(1) GM: Jason then steps out of his familiar, and ignores the door when stepping out of the mountain.
(1) GM: Jason: Not that it matters much.
(3) Elorin: Shrink, no. Turn gaseous, yes. Though I won't be much use in gaseous form.
(2) Kibin: True.
(3) Elorin: (is it just the door that's small, or the halls too?)
(1) GM: Jason: Well, there's not much in the room beyond; some rubbish, nothing liable to hurt you.
(1) GM: Spot Skill Check: [1d20+13] -> [7,13] = (20)
(1) GM: Jason: Didn't see another door, though.....
(1) GM: Jason: Tight fit for all of us in there; it's only about 10x10.
(2) Kibin: Maybe I just go on alone?
(1) GM: Jason: Not a good idea; this strikes me as something where you may just need a little help.
(7) Kaylin: That wouldn't really be safe for you.
(2) Kibin: Uh, okay...
(2) Kibin: Well, it seems to be made for wrymlings. So maybe it's easy enough for one person?
(2) Kibin: Or dragon.
(2) Kibin: (wyrmlings*)
(1) GM: Jason: I ... wouldn't count on it. Dragons are expected to be flexible, no?
(2) Kibin: Yeah...
(1) GM: Jason: And tough. And strong. And intelligent enough to know when they can't handle something. Also, help was expressly permitted; it may be that this is normally handled by a full clutch.
** (2) Kibin solidifies while he waits. **
(2) Kibin: Ah.
(1) GM: Jason: Well, shall we go? You probably need to find the door out.....
(1) GM: Jason: After all, there pretty much has to be one, no?
(2) Kibin: I guess so?
(3) Elorin: Kaylin, I don't suppose you have a way to make us smaller?
(3) Elorin: Mass Reduce Person, perhaps?
(7) Kaylin: Sorry.
(7) Kaylin: Organic transmutation is not a favorite of mine anyways, and I didn't think it'd become particularly useful.
(2) Kibin: Wouldn't be too much problem for any size silver dragon to get through this...
(1) GM: Jason: As I mentioned - no one in there but Winddancer - we have plenty of time to wind walk in, and form up.
(3) Elorin: We can wait and see if all the passageways stay small
(2) Kibin: Okay, then...
** (3) Elorin goes in **
(1) GM: Inside, you find yourself in a cramped room, with lots of rubbish strewn about; only the one readilty visible enterence, the way you came in.
** (2) Kibin goes in as well. **
(7) Kaylin: so.. we're supposed to get a gold cow out of here?
(1) GM: Jason: Was any mention made of the size?
(3) Elorin: No. Even if it's big, it won't be any trouble in gaseous form
(2) Kibin: Not really.
** (3) Elorin helps Kibin search for a door **
(3) Elorin: Search Skill Check: [1d20+2] -> [10,2] = (12)
** (2) Kibin looks in the rubble to see if the gold cow is in there. And looking for a hidden door. **
(2) Kibin: [1d20+21] -> [15,21] = (36)
whispering to Kibin, You find a door, a nice, solid, wooden, medium-sized door.
(2) Kibin (whispering): Did my search turn up any traps?
whispering to Kibin, Nope.
whispering to Kibin, But then, that's not what you were looking for, was it?
** (2) Kibin searches for traps on a section of the wall... **
(2) Kibin: [1d20+21] -> [13,21] = (34)
whispering to Kibin, you don't find any traps.
(2) Kibin (whispering): I open it, then.
whispering to Kibin, Strength check?
(2) Kibin: [1d20+1] -> [16,1] = (17)
whispering to Kibin, -4 for size.... nothing happens.
(1) GM: Kibin yanks on the wall, uselessly.
** (2) Kibin asks, "Can you help me here?" **
(2) Kibin: (Dang it, where the heck do you people go?)
(3) Elorin: Sure
(3) Elorin: Str check: [1d20+2] -> [9,2] = (11)
** (2) Kibin continues trying to pull on the section of wall... **
(2) Kibin: [1d20+1] -> [12,1] = (13)
(7) Kaylin: (You want my help on a strength check?)
(1) GM: Elorin finds he can't pull the wall loose, as does Kibin.
(2) Kibin: (Well...What's your maximum load?)
(1) GM: Jason: Is that supposed to be a hidden door?
(2) Kibin: Yeah.
(1) GM: Ghost Telekenesis: Manuvers: Standard Action, Concentration: Combat Manuvers (Disarm, Trip, Grapple (Pin), Bull Rush) 12 rounds; +12 for Base Attack, +Cha Mod (10) for dex/str due to method), Wait: [1d4] -> [4] = (4)
(1) GM: Jason attempts to push on it.... [1d20+10] -> [16,10] = (26)
(1) GM: And it folds. In half; breaking in the middle, showing a hallway beyond.
(2) Kibin: Uh.
(3) Elorin: (how big?)
(2) Kibin: Was it supposed to bend that way?
(1) GM: Jason: Yes.
(1) GM: Bluff Skill Check: [1d20+24] -> [5,24] = (29)
(1) GM: How else are you supposed to open a door that you don't really care about?
** (3) Elorin can't beat that even on a 20 without a circumstance bonus **
(2) Kibin: [1d20+12] -> [15,12] = (27)
(2) Kibin: (Make that 28. :P)
(1) GM: The hallway is a useable five foot wide and seven feet tall; it heads off to the south, with a bit of a branch to the west.
(2) Kibin: Open it the other way?
(1) GM: Jason: That's no fun. Besides, you seemed to be having real good luck trying it your way.
(1) GM: Jason: Shall we proceed?
** (2) Kibin goes down the hallway, searching for traps or anything out of the ordinary... **
(2) Kibin: [1d20+21] -> [12,21] = (33)
(1) GM: Which direction?
(2) Kibin: (South?)
(2) Kibin: (Along the hallway?)
(3) Elorin: (there's a west branch)
(2) Kibin: (Yes, there's a west branch. But it also extends to the south.)
(1) GM: South it is. After about fifteen feet, the hall turns east, and continues that way for about forty feet, at which point it turns north.
(1) GM: Shortly after the bend, there's a stone door on the east wall, and a little further north, a bend going west.
** (2) Kibin stops at the stone door, and searches for traps AGAIN... **
(2) Kibin: [1d20+21] -> [16,21] = (37)
(1) GM: It isn't trapped.
** (2) Kibin tries opening it, then. **
whispering to Kibin, It is, however, locked.
** (2) Kibin takes out his lockpick, and fiddles witth something on the door. **
(2) Kibin: [1d20+19] -> [13,19] = (32)
whispering to Kibin, *snick*, the lock opens.
(1) GM: *snick*
** (2) Kibin tries opening it again. **
(1) GM: And the door opens easily; revealing an empty stone room beyond, roughly 25 feet deep and 15 feet wide, with a seven foot cieling.
** (7) Kaylin continues following, staying a healthy distance back **
(2) Kibin: Huh.
(1) GM: Jason: That's just perfect. A maze. Hope it's not too bad.
(2) Kibin: Wondered how they expected them to get through that.
(1) GM: Jason: Is there actually anything in there?
** (2) Kibin sighs, and goes on in, searching for traps like he always does... **
(2) Kibin: [1d20+21] -> [12,21] = (33)
(2) Kibin: (And hidden doors.)
whispering to Kibin, You dont find any hidden traps, or doors, or even loose coins. As nearly as you can tell, it is a room, empty save for some air, some dust, and yourself.
(2) Kibin: Hmmm.
** (2) Kibin goes out of the room, and continues on the path north. **
(1) GM: The path north quickly turns west, then after about 20 feet, turns north for 15, and back east for 45 feet, before heading north for 40, at which point, it heads west again.
(1) GM: Elorin, Kaylin - Search checks.
(3) Elorin: Search Skill Check: [1d20+2] -> [12,2] = (14)
(1) GM: And Kibin - as long as you're searching actively, make a search check yourself.
(1) GM: Kaylin? Ping? Search check.
(2) Kibin: [1d20+21] -> [2,21] = (23)
(2) Kibin: (*likes plot more than mazes. :P*)
(1) GM: Hmm... my connection's up....
(7) Kaylin: Search Skill Check: [1d20+10] -> [7,10] = (17)
whispering to Kibin, Kaylin, at the bend, there's a concealed door on the east side.
(7) Kaylin: There's a door here...
** (2) Kibin stops at a piece of the wall, and searches. "Yeah, I know." **
(2) Kibin: [1d20+21] -> [16,21] = (37)
(2) Kibin: (For traps, of course.)
whispering to Kibin, You don't find any traps.
** (2) Kibin tries opening the door that Kaylin pointed out, then... **
(1) GM: It's stuck. Strength check?
(2) Kibin: [1d20+1] -> [13,1] = (14)
(1) GM: It stays closed.
(2) Kibin: Uh, Jason?
** (7) Kaylin backs away **
(1) GM: Oh, and the door looks like it slides upwards....
(1) GM: Ghost Telekenesis: Manuvers: Standard Action, Concentration: Combat Manuvers (Disarm, Trip, Grapple (Pin), Bull Rush) 12 rounds; +12 for Base Attack, +Cha Mod (10) for dex/str due to method), Wait: [1d4] -> [2] = (2)
(1) GM: [1d20+10] -> [11,10] = (21)
** (2) Kibin thinks, "Please be cow, please be cow..." **
(2) Kibin: (And what happens?)
(1) GM: The door goes zipping upwards, revealing a wierd room; the floor is down a foot from where you entered, an iron maiden leans against the far wall, bugs crawl over the area, and three troglodites in armor sit around chatting.
(1) GM: [1d20+8] -> [5,8] = (13)
(1) GM: Fortunately, they didn't hear your conversation on the outside.
(2) Kibin: (What's an iron maiden?)
(7) Kaylin: (why is there an iron maiden...)
(7) Kaylin: (big coffin with spikes on the inside)
(1) GM: They do, however, notice the door sliding up, and don't look too pleased about it.
(7) Kaylin: (you put people in it, close the door, *squish*)
(1) GM: (Depends on type; also a torture device - if you don't remain standing, the spikes prick you. What's the longest you've ever stood, stock-still, in place?)
(2) Kibin: (I'd just turn into a mouse and fall asleep. Hehe.)
(1) GM: (If you don't remain perfectly still, the spikes prick you..... but yes, it doesn't work so hot on natural shapeshifters)
(7) Kaylin: (but it's still a very bad indication)
(1) GM: They don't seem particularly happy about the intrusion.
(7) Kaylin: (not really good fung shui)
** (2) Kibin asks, "Have you seen a golden cow anywhere?" **
(1) GM: Roll for initiative.
(1) GM: Language?
(3) Elorin: Dex check: [1d20+6] -> [7,6] = (13)
(2) Kibin: [1d20+2] -> [6,2] = (8)
(7) Kaylin: Dex check: [1d20+2] -> [20,2] = (22)
(1) GM: [1d20] -> [14] = (14)
(1) GM: Dex check: [1d20+4] -> [2,4] = (6)
(7) Kaylin: (how close are they?)
(2) Kibin: (Uh. Do I know their natural language?)
(7) Kaylin: (to each other, I mean..)
(2) Kibin: (I would speak in their natural language, then.)
(2) Kibin: (Hello?)
(1) GM: Two are in about the middle of the room, perpendicular to you, with a five-foot gap between; the other is leaning against the far corner, roughly 35 feet away; room is 25 feet north-south, 20 east-west. Two doors (one east, one west) a little bit north of the one you're looking through.,
whispering to Kibin, What Knoweledge skills do you have?
(2) Kibin (whispering): Arcana, Nature, and Local.
(2) Kibin (whispering): I think it
whispering to Kibin, Nope, no clue.
(7) Kaylin: (So I'm guessing they're hostile...)
(3) Elorin: (is anyone keeping a map?)
(2) Kibin: (Local skill check...)
(2) Kibin: [1d20+5] -> [8,5] = (13)
(2) Kibin: (Knowledge check, rather.
(2) Kibin (whispering): Local encompases humanoids, so...
whispering to Kibin, Good point; draconic.
(2) Kibin: (I would speak in draconic, then.)
(1) GM: Kaylin, Troglodits, Elorin, Kibin, Jason.
(7) Kaylin: Kaylin casts Freezing Sphere ( level 6, "A frigid globe of cold energy deals 1d6/level (15d6 max)." )
(7) Kaylin: (on the two that are close together, and maybe the third if possible?)
(1) GM: Trog (Draconic): Dragon! They always do this .....
(1) GM: What's the area?
(7) Kaylin: (10-ft. radius)
(1) GM: Yep, you can get all three.
(7) Kaylin: SR penetration: [1d20 + 15] -> [3,15] = (18)
(7) Kaylin: (er, + 21)
(1) GM: [1d20+4] -> [8,4] = (12), [1d20+0] -> [10,0] = (10), [1d20+3] -> [5,3] = (8)
(7) Kaylin: Damage: [15d6] -> [5,2,3,6,4,4,3,1,6,4,6,6,2,6,4] = (62)
(1) GM: They all take full damage, and look really, really annoyed....
(1) GM: Although they don't look like they could handle another that was that bad.
(1) GM: And it's their turn.
(7) Kaylin: (oh bugger...)
(2) Kibin: (Your fault for attacking them. :P)
(2) Kibin: (They MIGHT have told us where the cow was. Maybe.)
(1) GM: Let's see..... Trog 1 casts Flame Strike. Centered on Kaylin.
(1) GM: [12d6] -> [5,4,6,4,1,1,5,4,5,2,2,6] = (45)
(7) Kaylin: (impressive...)
(1) GM: SR penetration: [1d20+12] -> [7,12] = (19)
** (2) Kibin eeeeps. **
(1) GM: Which, you know, hits everyone crowding aroudn the door.
(1) GM: Reflex saves?
(7) Kaylin: (dang.)
(3) Elorin: Reflex save: [1d20+21] -> [11,21] = (32)
(2) Kibin: [1d20+18] -> [9,18] = (27)
(7) Kaylin: Reflex save: [1d20+11] -> [20,11] = (31)
(7) Kaylin: (yeeaaaah!)
(1) GM: DC 18;
(1) GM: Reflex save: [1d20+12] -> [10,12] = (22)
(3) Elorin: (now if only you had a ring of evasion...)
(1) GM: Everybody saves. Elorin and Kibin take no damage, due to evasion; Kaylin takes half, so 22; Jason..... 50 or less misses completely: [1d100] -> [55] = (55)
(1) GM: Jason takes half damage.
(1) GM: And looks annoyed.
(3) Elorin: (Heroes' Feast hp: [1d8+10] -> [6,10] = (16))
(2) Kibin: (Draconic)Out of curiosity, how many dragons have you attacked?
(1) GM: Trog 2 runs up to the door, and casts a spell.....
(3) Elorin: Spellcraft Skill Check: [1d20+19] -> [7,19] = (26)
(1) GM: Anyone have Combat reflexes?
whispering to Elorin, Harm.
(2) Kibin: (Nah, just expertise.)
(3) Elorin: (this is gonna hurt)
(7) Kaylin: (nope)
(7) Kaylin: (what is it?)
(3) Elorin: (Harm)
(7) Kaylin: (uhoh)
(1) GM: Kaylin - he tries to touch you - [1d20+14] -> [1,14] = (15)
(7) Kaylin: (DC is 15 + spell level, so there's no way I can fail :D)
(3) Elorin: (it's not as bad as in 3.0, but 10/level is still a lot)
(1) GM: And misses.
(7) Kaylin: (nice miss...)
(2) Kibin: (So are the troggies replying to me?)
** (3) Elorin lets out the breath he'd been holding **
(3) Elorin: phew
(1) GM: Trog 3 casts Wall of Stone. Sealing that door. He doesn't *really* want to feel THAT again.
(1) GM: Anyone trying to get through the stone wall now blocking where the door used to be?
(2) Kibin: (Me?)
(1) GM: It's Elorin's turn.
(2) Kibin: (I assume you mean to get on the other side before it solidifies.)
(3) Elorin: Is it worth breaking through and attacking them again?
(1) GM: No, it's not affecting you directly, Kaylin was at the door to cast the spell, so it forms without trouble - and it's just Wall of Ice that you have a chance to disrupt in that fasion.
(7) Kaylin: Did you SEE what they had in there?
(7) Kaylin: At the very least we need to make sure we can interrogate them!
(1) GM: Listen checks?
(3) Elorin: Listen Skill Check: [1d20+10] -> [17,10] = (27)
(2) Kibin: [1d20+18] -> [4,18] = (22)
(7) Kaylin: Listen Skill Check: [1d20+4] -> [2,4] = (6)
whispering to Elorin, you faintly hear the sounds of spellcasting on the other side of the door.....
whispering to Elorin, Some Cure spells.
(3) Elorin: Well, if we're going to do it we should do so quickly. They're healing themselves
(2) Kibin: Okay...
(7) Kaylin: (can I do a dispel magic now or is it out of turn?)
(3) Elorin: (Wall of Stone is instantaneous)
(3) Elorin: (no dispel)
(1) GM: Dispelling what now?
(7) Kaylin: (oh)
(1) GM: Turn cycle ended, though.
(7) Kaylin: Kaylin casts Disintegrate ( level 6, "Makes one creature or object vanish." )
(7) Kaylin: (let's knock a hole in that wall)
(1) GM: At the new stone wall?
(1) GM: Roll for initiative again.
(1) GM: [1d20] -> [15] = (15)
(7) Kaylin: Dex check: [1d20+2] -> [3,2] = (5)
(2) Kibin: [1d20+2] -> [18,2] = (20)
(2) Kibin: (HA!)
(1) GM: Dex check: [1d20+4] -> [11,4] = (15)
(1) GM: Dex check: [1d20+4] -> [13,4] = (17)
(3) Elorin: Dex check: [1d20+6] -> [16,6] = (22)
(1) GM: [1d20] -> [4] = (4)
(1) GM: Elorin, Kibin, Jason, Trogs, Kaylin.
(1) GM: One is standing right next to the now vanished wall.
(1) GM: The same one that cast Harm ealier.
(1) GM: He still looks burned, although the other two don't. Seems nobody really wanted to touch him.....
(1) GM: (frostburned)
(3) Elorin: (are they clumped enough to hit all three with another 10-ft radius aoe?)
(1) GM: Nope; they spread out; one by the door, the other two in opposite corners. They aren't THAT stupid.
(3) Elorin: (wasn't really expecting it)
** (3) Elorin starts making pinchushions **
(3) Elorin: (starting with the one that cast Harm)
(3) Elorin: +1 Holy Composite Longbow (+2 Str) (Rapid Shot) (Point Blank) (attack 1+2) Attack Roll: [1d20+32] -> [2,32] = (34)===> DMG: [1d8+2d6+17+0] -> [6,1,4,17,0] = (28)
(3) Elorin: +1 Holy Composite Longbow (+2 Str) (Rapid Shot) (Point Blank) (attack 1+2) Attack Roll: [1d20+32] -> [10,32] = (42)===> DMG: [1d8+2d6+17+0] -> [6,3,6,17,0] = (32)
(3) Elorin: +1 Holy Composite Longbow (+2 Str) (Rapid Shot) (Point Blank) (attack 3) Attack Roll: [1d20+27] -> [8,27] = (35)===> DMG: [1d8+2d6+17+0] -> [4,1,5,17,0] = (27)
(3) Elorin: +1 Holy Composite Longbow (+2 Str) (Rapid Shot) (Point Blank) (attack 4) Attack Roll: [1d20+22] -> [5,22] = (27)===> DMG: [1d8+2d6+17+0] -> [8,6,4,17,0] = (35)
(1) GM: Standing where?
(3) Elorin: (5 ft step away if there's room)
(1) GM: Slight problem; other people - there has to be an order amongst you all, as there's limited hall space.
(7) Kaylin: (well, I wouldn't be standing too close to that doorway...)
(3) Elorin: (why don't we start using the combat grid again?)
(2) Kibin: (Can he just be a pincushion already? :P)
(2) Kibin: (I would be away from the door too if I thought Jason might have wanted to break it down.)
(3) Elorin: (2 squares=5 feet?)
(1) GM: Red dots - Trogs; black curves on either side of the room - Doors; each square is a five-foot square.
(1) GM: Black lines: Walls. Party is in the hallway.
(3) Elorin: (so the trogs are large?)
(3) Elorin: (because they're taking up 2x2 spaces on my screen)
(2) Kibin: (I would think that Elorin has line of effect.)
(1) GM: Strange - seems to have missed the grid update; in that case, each four squares are a 5x5 square; those lines are supposed to be spaced at 20 pixels.
(1) GM: Did that fix it?
(1) GM: Where's everyone standing?
(2) Kibin: (Uh. Can you load me an avatar for me to use?)
(3) Elorin: (I expect Kaylin is behind me)
(2) Kibin: (I'll be behind Jason, then. Or with him, whatever.)
(3) Elorin: (go ahead, cast Harm on Jason! I dare you! :P)
(1) GM: Kaylin? Mini?
(7) Kaylin: (just a mo')
(2) Kibin: (While we wait, can troggy be pincushion?)
(3) Elorin: (now if only I had Exit Wound on my bow, all four of those shots could be at both trogs in the line :P)
(2) Kibin: (Never heard of that.)
(3) Elorin: (but I doubt that's going to happen unless Jack gets Races of Stone)
(3) Elorin: (+2 ranged-only special)
(1) GM: AC 32 - three hits, Holy does not apply, [28-5+32-9+27-6] -> 67
(3) Elorin: (+1d6 damage, shot continues on to hit enemies in a line, with each getting +4 more AC than the one before from cover)
(1) GM: And the Trog falls after the first arrow; same target, or different one?
(3) Elorin: (next one)
(2) Kibin: (Seems to be overpowered.)
(1) GM: Holy applies, same AC; [32+27] -> 59
(2) Kibin: (Heh. Some are evil, some are not?)
(1) GM: And the critter takes two nasty blows.
(1) GM: (Yep)
(2) Kibin: (Confusing. :P)
(1) GM: (And you killed the one that wasn't evil, but was reacting to a first strike. Then you destroyed the wall keeping them away from you. And let loose with a hail of arrows. In their home.)
(1) GM: Who's evil, now?
(2) Kibin: (Well, I would have been happy if Kaylin haven't attacked. But nooooooooo.)
(3) Elorin: (I think Kaylin needs to answer that a bit more than me)
(7) Kaylin: (Hey, I see torture devices, I attack...)
(1) GM: Anyway, Kibin's turn.
(2) Kibin: (What's the rules for ranged attacks?)
(3) Elorin: (with what?)
(2) Kibin: (Hehehe. :P)
(1) GM: Cover if there's people in the way, you need line of effect ... anything in particular?
(1) GM: (I think he's going to try a trick I showed him....)
(2) Kibin: (Yeah... Ranged touch attack.)
(1) GM: (Do you have quickdraw?)
(2) Kibin: (Uh, no.)
(2) Kibin: (Why would I need it?)
(1) GM: So you can only pull one of them; they are thrown weapons, not ammunition.
(1) GM: And it takes a provoking move action to do so, unless you strapped them on your belt.
(2) Kibin: (Huh.)
(2) Kibin: (What?)
(1) GM: In which case, it's a non-provoking move action.
(2) Kibin: (Huh???_
(3) Elorin: (oh, trying the sneak attack with alchemist's fire trick?)
(1) GM: Not that anyone unfriendly threatens you at the moment.
(2) Kibin: (No... I'm talking about ray of frost.)
(1) GM: Oh, that works too. Still need line of effect; you'll need to move.
(2) Kibin: (Yeah.
** (2) Kibin goes to try something, and runs through Jason, to face the troggy that Elorin began to make into a pincushion, and tries casting a spell at it... **
(1) GM: Spell works; roll your touch attack.
** (3) Elorin wonders when Kibin learned to cast spells **
(2) Kibin: (Well, don't know how I calculate ranged attacks.)
(3) Elorin: (or is it an ability of that new ring?)
(3) Elorin: (BAB+dex)
(1) GM: Dex-based.
(2) Kibin: (Ask and find out?)
(2) Kibin: [1d20+15] -> [3,15] = (18)
(2) Kibin: (Which is a touch attack...)
(3) Elorin: (+1 from Heroes' Feast)
(1) GM: And hits. Very poor touch AC's, these guys. Flat-footed; roll for damage.
(2) Kibin: (Yeah, so that's 19.)
(2) Kibin: [1d3+8d6] -> [1,4,4,6,1,6,2,4,2] = (30)
(2) Kibin: (Hitting in vital spots is fun. :P)
(1) GM: The trog grunts.
** (3) Elorin wonders how a dinky little spell like that hurt it so much **
(1) GM: Jason's turn......
** (2) Kibin thinks, "Sweet!" **
(1) GM: Well, as he would have maintained the combat stuff from earlier, he tries for a grapple vs. the uninjured Trog.
(2) Kibin: (Walking through the wall, I suppose.)
(1) GM: [1d20+22] -> [5,22] = (27), [1d20+22] -> [1,22] = (23), [1d20+14] -> [18,14] = (32)
(1) GM: Yep; through the wall. Pity Jason can't hold onto him.
(2) Kibin (whispering): For the ring, it still needs the verbal and somatic components?
whispering to Kibin, Yep.
(1) GM: Oh, and Kaylin, Elorin - you identify the spell as he casts it with full gestures and words - Ray of Frost.
(2) Kibin (whispering): Heh. Ray of frost is still very convientent.
(2) Kibin: (Fear the sorcerer with rogue levels!)
(1) GM: (Yeah - a d6 every other level vs. every level - much frightened.)
(1) GM: And it's the trogs' turn......
(7) Kaylin: (shouldn't that be a rogue with sorceror levels?)
(1) GM: Trog (draconic): Dang it! I liked him!
(2) Kibin: (Draconic)Sorry, didn't mean for this all to happen...
(3) Elorin: (fear the epic sorcerer with rogue levels who convinced his DM to let him take Practiced Spellcaster (+4 caster level to limit of your HD, does not affect spells per day) multiple times with stacking :P)
(2) Kibin: (Hey, is that one that Elorin dropped still breathing?)
(7) Kaylin: (Draconic)What the hell do you have that for?
(1) GM: Nope. Not still breating.
(1) GM: One Troglodite casts Wind Wall, the other, Spell Resistence.
(2) Kibin: (Heh. The one with spell resistance is the one I hit?)
(2) Kibin: (Eh, it doesn't matter. :P)
(1) GM: Trog 2 (draconic): What? It's where we were assigned. Nice of the dragons to offer us a place to stay... didn't know there'd be so many ruffians coming through attempting to KILL US ALL!
(7) Kaylin: (Draconic)Likely.
(1) GM: (Yeah; Wind Wall covers most the room - Elorin will need to be very up close and personal to try arrows again.)
(1) GM: Kaylin?
(2) Kibin: (Draconic)Can we call a truce so that noone else gets hurt?)
(1) GM: Trog: You got a good diamond to cover his revival?
** (7) Kaylin backs out **
(2) Kibin: (In draconic?)
(1) GM: (Yes, Draconic)
** (2) Kibin looks back at Elorin. **
(3) Elorin: (the 5k one will cover a mere Raise Dead...)
(3) Elorin: (I don't understand draconic without Tongues active)
** (2) Kibin asks Elorin, in common, "Willing to part with a diamond to revive the one you killed?" **
** (7) Kaylin suddenly feels all guilty :( **
(7) Kaylin: I'll compensate you for that.
(3) Elorin: I suppose
(7) Kaylin: Though... (draconic)Why didn't you get rid of that?!
(1) GM: Trog: It's heavy, and was here before we were. What do we look like, vandals and theives? Or rather, like you?
(1) GM: (Note: These guys are VERY ugly.....)
(7) Kaylin: So...?
(7) Kaylin: Talk to the owners?
(7) Kaylin: break it apart and use it for something constructive?
(1) GM: Trog 2: Besides - it looks nice.....
(11) Kibin (enter): 17:06
(7) Kaylin: I'm sure it does to a psychopath.
(11) Kibin: (draconic)Blame the triggerhappy wizard.
(2) Kibin (exit): 17:07
(3) Elorin (exit): 17:07
(11) Kibin: (Hey, you know that someone is piggybacking on your server?)
(12) Elorin (enter): 17:07
(1) GM: (They're welcome to do so.)
(11) Kibin: (draconic)Blame the triggerhappy wizard.
(11) Kibin: (I miss anything else while I was gone?)
(1) GM: Trog 1 (draconic, of course): You're one to talk - breaking into the room, immediately blasting all three of us before we have a chance to react, and then getting rid of the protective wall we put between ourselves and someone so obviously out for blood. I would have though you'd enjoy the scenery.....
(11) Kibin: (Draconic)Sorry about that...
(7) Kaylin: (Draconic) We open up a secret door into a room that looks like a torture chamber, complete with torture devices.
** (12) Elorin is tired of not understanding the conversation **
(12) Elorin: Elorin casts Tongues ( level 4, "Speak any language" )
(12) Elorin: Elorin casts Level 4 Spell ( level 4, "Spell slot tracking device" )
(7) Kaylin: (draconic)What am I supposed to assume?
** (11) Kibin looks over to the guy he hit to see if the trick actually worked... **
(1) GM: Trog 2 (draconic): You're not supposed to assume anything. You didn't even stop to chat, unlike your silver companion, who tried, before following your lead. Of course, when it became clear we didn't want to fight, by putting a WALL between us, you just zapped it out of the way and continued your merry, bloodthirsty, attack.
(7) Kaylin: (Draconic)How is defensive combat style a good indication of an unwillingness to fight?
(7) Kaylin: (this is probably going to give her a sore throat :P)
(11) Kibin: (Why?)
(1) GM: Trog 1 (draconic): What, you mean other than the fact that we can't cast through such a wall either?
(7) Kaylin: (lizardy noises)
(11) Kibin: (Draconic really that hart to speak?)
(11) Kibin: (hard*)
(1) GM: (not for a dragon..... but there's no Core game mechanic in place for such things anyway.)
(7) Kaylin: (Draconic)So instead of proclaiming innocence or a willingness to talk, you heal yourselves as if you were going to continue fighting?
(12) Elorin: What, you expected them to just sit around wounded all day?
(11) Kibin: (That's why we have you! To fill in the blanks. :)
(7) Kaylin: They could at least shout something through... if I was in that situation, that's what I'd do...
(11) Kibin: (Draconic)How about we give you the diamond and call it even?
(1) GM: Trog 2 (draconic - which everyone in the party can currently speak and understand, so last flag for it): After that hefty a blow? The one your archer shot was practically dead on his feat.....
(1) GM: Trog 1: Fine. Throw us a suitable diamond, and leave.
(7) Kaylin: Can I persuade you to at least destroy that thing?
(7) Kaylin: Maybe for some coin?
(1) GM: Trog 2: Aww, the bloodthirsty little elf is squemish?
(1) GM: Trog 1: Don't be too hasty ... we can always use coin ....
(7) Kaylin: Squeamish simply because I don't enjoy torturing people?
(11) Kibin: Okay, please stop. Have you seen a golden cow anywhere?
** (7) Kaylin blinks at the non sequitur **
** (12) Elorin casually gets out the 5k diamond **
(1) GM: Trog 2: Ah ... that looks like it should manage.....
(7) Kaylin: So... how about it? 2000 gold seem reasonable?
(1) GM: Trog 1: Hmm? Oh, that - the big dragon told us to leave it alone. It's near the main enterance, in the room with the floating head. Can't miss it.
(1) GM: Trog 2: Reasonable enough. Got the coin?
(12) Elorin: Floating head? We haven't seen any floating heads.
** (11) Kibin blinks. "Where is this main entrance?" **
** (7) Kaylin digs out 2000 GP and leaves it in the doorway **
(12) Elorin: Guess we must have come in through the side entrance
(7) Kaylin: Um. ... er... *cough* Sorry about all that...
(11) Kibin: (*wonders why reptillian monsters on games tend to speak with a lisp. Hmmmm.*)
(1) GM: Trog 1: Ah, you must have gone the wrong way, at first. No, the one you used is the main; it's the one designed to eventually be found with a bit of searching, and keep out the larger, more dangerous critters. Didn't work too well. We came in by the back tunnels.
** (7) Kaylin goes into the corridor and bangs her head on the spellbook **
(11) Kibin: By any chance, was I supposed to go to the left?
(1) GM: Trog 2: Well, West, anyway; it should have been a right coming in out of the entry.
(11) Kibin: Ah, okay.
(12) Elorin: Thanks. And, um, sorry about the intrusion.
** (12) Elorin tosses them the diamond **
(11) Kibin: (Use left and right next time, please. Less confusing, and none of us know which direction is which underground...)
(1) GM: (Less confusing for the person who doesn't have the map, anyway..... do you know how hard it is to track facing? There's a reason it's not in 3.5 Combat......)
(11) Kibin: Maybe you should put a do not disturb sign on the doors? Just a suggestion...
(1) GM: Trog 1: You mean on the door we didn't know existed?
(1) GM: trog 2 warily walks over, and cautiously picks up the diamond and coins.
(11) Kibin: Ah.
(11) Kibin: Uh, now you know? Hehe.
(1) GM: Trog 1: Besides - most people knock. It's polite, you know?
(11) Kibin: Sorry, never expected anyone to live here...
** (11) Kibin scoots out, and backtracks the way he came. **
(1) GM: Trog 2: Well, one of us doesnt, at the moment.....
** (12) Elorin follows **
(1) GM: As does Jason.
** (7) Kaylin still banging head on book **
(11) Kibin: (Expeditous retreat!)
(11) Kibin: (draconic)Kaylin, comeon.
(7) Kaylin: Blech
(1) GM: Jason (Elven): Kaylin, you okay? Everyone makes mistakes.....
** (7) Kaylin follows along **
(12) Elorin: (you just love to mess with that "Usually chaotic evil" alignment entry, don't you, Jack?)
(11) Kibin: (Common)That was a bit more effective than I expected...
(1) GM: Jason (Elven): Oh, and I'm not entirely sure, but I do belive that Elorin's arrows hurt the second one he targetted much more than the first..... if that's any consolation.
(7) Kaylin: {I'm fine, aside from going crazy and acting illogically and evilly}
(11) Kibin: (What, noone asking about the ray of frost? :P)
(1) GM: (actually, the random generator rolled up two neutral evils and one chaotic neutral)
(12) Elorin: Oh, and Kibin, when did you learn to cast spells?
(1) GM: (not MY tinkering.....)
(11) Kibin: Uh. Instictive?
(11) Kibin: And probally because of this ring here...
(12) Elorin: Granted, Ray of Frost isn't particularly difficult, but I haven't noticed you practicing or studying for it.
(1) GM: Jason: Hmm... Kaylin, what do you make of his ring? I think the big dragon mentioned something about it being a training ring....
** (11) Kibin continues walking to that branch... **
(7) Kaylin: Hmmm...
(11) Kibin: (*waits...*)
(1) GM: You find the original branch, and a little past, it turns south, then comes to a T intersection, crossing East/West.
(1) GM: West is right, East is left.
(7) Kaylin: (What check is this, or would I have to use ANalyse Dweomer?)
** (11) Kibin goes west, then. **
(11) Kibin: (Hey, do I know anything about it?)
(11) Kibin: (I would think knowledge(arcana...)
(1) GM: (Knoweledge(Arcana) to have an idea given what was said about it and who gave it; Analyse Dweomer to know exactly what all it does)
(11) Kibin: [1d20+5] -> [10,5] = (15)
(11) Kibin: (Knowledge(arcana) check, then.)
(7) Kaylin: Kibin, could you come over here for a moment?
whispering to Kibin, You know only what you were told.
(11) Kibin: (If there's any other information for me to know about it.)
** (11) Kibin comes over to Kaylin, then. **
(7) Kaylin: Kaylin casts Analyze Dweomer ( level 6, "Reveals magical aspects of subject." )
(7) Kaylin: Wow, interesting ring.
(1) GM: Jason: Oh?
(7) Kaylin: Basically it turns the wearer into a minor sorceror of sorts
(11) Kibin: (Hey Kaylin, I didn't need tree node...)
(7) Kaylin: (sorry...didn't know how much people told you from the Arcana check)
(1) GM: (He gets the magically induced instinctive spellcasting from it, and thus, instinctive knoweledge of what it can do)
(11) Kibin: Yeah, that's what I figured.
(12) Elorin: Could you give a few more details?
** (11) Kibin continues going west, to find the floating head. **
(1) GM: After about twenty feet, there's a door to the north (on your right)
** (11) Kibin tries opening the door. **
(7) Kaylin: Elorin: He can cast a few spells, nothing major though.
(1) GM: It slides up quite easily - revealing a big, floating, many-toothed head with a big central eye and lots & lots of eyes on stalks.
(11) Kibin: (When do the lawyers come?)
(1) GM: The room is 25x25 (What lawyers? I've got a 3.0 Monster Manual - this is one of the things it's SUPPOSED to be used for)
(12) Elorin: (huh, beholders really aren't in the SRD)
(11) Kibin: (Hehe, sorry.)
** (11) Kibin blinks. He was expecting a stone head, or something. **
** (12) Elorin has no idea what this thing is (no knowledge skills) **
(1) GM: The cieling is about twenty feet high, with the floating head - a Large creature - floating near the top.
(1) GM: It looks directly at you.
(1) GM: And all your magic turns off.
(1) GM: You're standing in the only doorway.
(1) GM: There's a pile of stuff directly underneath the Large floating head.
(12) Elorin: (well, at least that means it can't hit us with its other rays)
(11) Kibin: Uh. Hi?
(11) Kibin: (So is anything odd happening with me?)
(1) GM: You have a low, annoying humming sound.
(11) Kibin: Oookay...
(1) GM: And you're gloves aren't working.
(1) GM: And none of your magic is working.
(1) GM: Floating Head: Yumm... a lone dragon .... nice and small.....
(1) GM: Floating Head: Fleshies behind? Ah, elves. Not much of a problem....
(12) Elorin: (well, I think that counts as sufficient reason to expect a fight)
(11) Kibin: Uh, can we just go past you, get a golden cow, and get back out without trouble?
(1) GM: Floating Head: Hmm come in for a snack...... yes.....
(11) Kibin: Elorin, can you give him a snack?
(1) GM: Floating Head: What, silly man food?
(12) Elorin: Not the kind I think it wants.
** (11) Kibin tries to see if he can spot the golden cow in the pile of sutff... **
(1) GM: Spot check?
(11) Kibin: [1d20+13] -> [19,13] = (32)
whispering to Kibin, there's a small figurine of a golden cow in there; looks like it would fit in your mouth quite easily.
** (11) Kibin walks forward slowly to the pile of stuff, seeing if anything bad is going to happen... **
(1) GM: The floating head approaches you as you apporach the pile. It's teeth look very sharp.
** (11) Kibin steps back. **
** (12) Elorin stays with him, sword drawn **
(12) Elorin: (no magic means no arrows :( )
(12) Elorin: (maybe I should change that)
(11) Kibin: (Hehe. :P)
(1) GM: Floating Head: Ah, you don't look happy..... but tasty, now..... that you do look.....
(1) GM: The floating head charges.
(1) GM: Roll for initiative.
(11) Kibin: [1d20] -> [20] = (20)
(11) Kibin: (HAHAHAHAHA!)
(12) Elorin: [1d20+3] -> [18,3] = (21)
(1) GM: [1d20+4] -> [14,4] = (18)
(11) Kibin: (Yay! :)
(1) GM: Dex check: [1d20+4] -> [9,4] = (13)
(1) GM: Kaylin? Initiative?
(11) Kibin: (Meh.)
(11) Kibin: (Ladadeda.)
(1) GM: Dex check: [1d20+2] -> [14,2] = (16)
(1) GM: Standing out in the hall, out of the cone, she gets a 16.
(1) GM: Elorin, Kibin, Floating Head, Kaylin, Jason.
(11) Kibin: (Floating head is going DOWN.)
(12) Elorin: (why bother calling it a floating head? We all know it's a beholder...)
(11) Kibin: (Me don't want to visit the spooky wizard who lives on the coast. :P)
(11) Kibin: (So is it in a 5 foot step distance?)
(1) GM: (True.....)
(12) Elorin: (you got that wrong, it's the spoooooooooky wizard :P)
(1) GM: Elorin? It's ten feet from the floor.
(11) Kibin: (Bah.)
(11) Kibin: (You just don't want me to get a full attack, do you?)
(12) Elorin: (still pointing the antimagic cone at us?)
(1) GM: And it's looking at you.
** (12) Elorin delays **
(1) GM: Brown: Current antimagic cone position.
(12) Elorin: (unless I can reach that high with a longsword)
(1) GM: He gets to pick a corner and direction - it can't include him.....
(11) Kibin: (Can I fly to the other side of it, and attack?)
(1) GM: Yes, you can.
(1) GM: Of course, then you're outside his protective antimagic cone.....
(12) Elorin: (can I reach that high with a longsword or not?)
** (11) Kibin flies to the other side of it, and attempts to bite vital part. **
(1) GM: Not from the ground, no.
(11) Kibin: [1d20+15] -> [11,15] = (26)
(11) Kibin: [1d6+1+8d6] -> [4,1,4,4,3,1,3,5,5,6] = (36)
(1) GM: AC 20 - and you hit. For 36 damage.
(11) Kibin: (And two strength damage!)
(7) Kaylin: (back, sorry, had to move some bookshelves)
(11) Kibin: (Can you at least tell us?)
(12) Elorin: (at least say brb)
(1) GM: Floating Head's turn.....
** (11) Kibin readies himself for pain... **
(1) GM: Kibin - make two Fort saves and a Will.
(11) Kibin: [1d20+13] -> [13,13] = (26)
(11) Kibin: [1d20+13] -> [15,13] = (28)
(11) Kibin: [1d20+13] -> [2,13] = (15)
(11) Kibin: (Ouch.)
(1) GM: Fort, Fort, Will?
(11) Kibin: (Yeah...)
(11) Kibin: (And I'm really hoping that I don't die. Again>)
whispering to Kibin, Well, you're not stoned; you don't take caster level 13 disintigrate damage - just [3d6] -> [2,3,5] = (10) for the successful fort - and oh, yeah; you're Charmed - that floating head is your bestest friend!
(1) GM: Beholder: Oh, would you mind too terribly much holding your companions still? I think they're trying to kill me.....
(1) GM: Opposed CHarisma: [1d20+2] -> [20,2] = (22)
(7) Kaylin: (If you get out-charisma'd by a floating head...)
(11) Kibin: (Uh.)
(11) Kibin: [1d20+1] -> [2,1] = (3)
(11) Kibin: (I swear you fixed the dice. :P)
(1) GM: (No, no I didn't. Of course, it's a Su effect, so it wears off if you step inside the cone.... which is also the only thing keeping Elorin in check.....)
(12) Elorin: (that was a charm ray, right? Does he get the +5 for "being threatened or attacked by you or your allies"?)
(12) Elorin: (on the original save)
(1) GM: Ah, you're right; congrats - you made the will. Barely.
(11) Kibin: (Okay then...)
(11) Kibin (whispering): By any chance, am I going to have to do those saves again..
(1) GM: The beholder uses it's move and standard to approach, and attack, Elorin.
whispering to Kibin, No, different ones; he's got a lot of different rays.
(11) Kibin: (Thus provoking an AoO?)
(11) Kibin: [1d20+15] -> [16,15] = (31)
(11) Kibin: [1d6+1] -> [1,1] = (2)
(1) GM: Yep. No sneak this time, though.
(11) Kibin: (That sucked. :P)
(12) Elorin: (let's see, AC without magic...)
(12) Elorin: (uh, 17 I think)
(1) GM: [1d20+1] -> [13,1] = (14), [2d4-1] -> [2,2,-1] = (3)
(1) GM: Well, he still misses you.
(11) Kibin (whispering): I can barely survive an average 13 level disintergrate...
(1) GM: Kaylin?
** (11) Kibin found the F11 macro key **
(11) Kibin: (Hey, am I flanking the beholder now?)
(7) Kaylin: (still in the antimagic field?)
** (12) Elorin takes his turn now that it's in reach **
(12) Elorin: (3 swings with the longsword)
(1) GM: Kaylin - no line of effect; you aren't in the AMC, but if you step through the door.....
(12) Elorin: [1d20+13] -> [3,13] = (16), [1d20+8] -> [9,8] = (17), [1d20+3] -> [1,3] = (4)
(7) Kaylin: (hmm... nothing non-magical... I'm going to stay outside of line of effect)
(12) Elorin: (wow, that sucked)
(12) Elorin: (30 move should get you to the other side of the cone, though)
(12) Elorin: (but then, you'd be where it could hit you with it's eye rays...)
(1) GM: AC 20; 11 of which is natural armor. Your sword bounces off his hide.
(1) GM: Kaylin?
(12) Elorin: (oh well, I'd only do 1d8+0 per swing with no magic)
(11) Kibin: (If I 5 foot step towards the beholder, can I take a full round?)
(1) GM: You have average, not good, manuverability - I think you have Hover, but that takes a Move action to start; so not at this time, sorry.
(7) Kaylin: (I don't particularly want to get in the eye ray thing)
(11) Kibin: (Dang. :P)
(1) GM: Kaylin - doing anything?
(7) Kaylin: (hold action)
(1) GM: Jason's turn, then.
(11) Kibin: (Hey, I wonder if those are gaze attacks, and if you can close your eyes to avoid them.)
(1) GM: You wouldn't know, would you? You can try.....
(1) GM: Jason: You know, you really shouldn't do that kind of thing.....
(1) GM: Ghost Telekenesis: Manuvers: Standard Action, Concentration: Combat Manuvers (Disarm, Trip, Grapple (Pin), Bull Rush) 12 rounds; +12 for Base Attack, +Cha Mod (10) for dex/str due to method), Wait: [1d4] -> [1] = (1)
(1) GM: Touch: [1d20+22] -> [13,22] = (35); Hold: [1d20+22] -> [12,22] = (34); opposed: [1d20+3] -> [6,3] = (9)
(12) Elorin: (ah, it's so nice knowing your companions won't have to go to great effort to bring you back if you die :P)
(1) GM: And it's grappled.
(1) GM: Kibin?
(11) Kibin: (Hmmmm. Can I just drop to the ground and do full attack?)
(1) GM: You got tumble to remain standing?
(11) Kibin: (Uh. No.)
(12) Elorin: (you only really needed to be 5 ft up to hit it before, right?)
(12) Elorin: (so you could 5 ft step straight down...)
(11) Kibin: (Yeah.)
(1) GM: And land. Okay - that works.
** (11) Kibin lands, and does a full attack on the beholder while it's grappled... **
(11) Kibin: [1d20+15] -> [18,15] = (33)
(12) Elorin: (MUAHAHAHAHA!)
(11) Kibin: [1d20+12] -> [16,12] = (28)
(11) Kibin: [1d20+12] -> [15,12] = (27)
(12) Elorin: (FEAR THE SNEAK ATTACK :D)
(1) GM: AC 20.
(11) Kibin: (Hehe.)
(7) Kaylin: (Whoa, Elorin just pulled a Kibin)
(1) GM: Three hits. Sneak Attack Applies. Roll damage.
(11) Kibin: [1d6+1+8d6] -> [2,1,1,3,1,1,3,3,4,5] = (24)
(11) Kibin: [1d4+3+8d6] -> [4,3,1,2,2,6,3,2,2,5] = (30)
(11) Kibin: [1d4+3+8d6] -> [3,3,4,1,3,1,5,5,3,1] = (29)
(12) Elorin: (hey, Kibin's been feeling a tad not too useful in combat lately)
(12) Elorin: (I have to cheer him on)
(7) Kaylin: (true(
(12) Elorin: (:P)
(11) Kibin: (Nearly 90 damage. Hmmmm.)
(12) Elorin: (and 6 strength damage)
(1) GM: It drops after the first blow, bleeding on the ground. Care to kill it with the second?
(11) Kibin: (Well, it tried disintergrating me, turning me into stone, eating me, so year.)
(11) Kibin: (yeah&)
(12) Elorin: (all with no provocation whatsoever)
(12) Elorin: (so, yeah, it's dead)
(1) GM: It's dead. Very, very dead. Cut to ribbons as Kibin brutally rips it's brain out through it's ear.
(12) Elorin: (nice description :P)
(7) Kaylin: (Good thing Kaylin isn't watching... she'd probably still be a bit torn up anyways)
(12) Elorin: Good job, Kibin
(11) Kibin: Okay, that's over with now...
(1) GM: Jason: Ah, good, it worked. Glad it wasn't quite charming enough for you.
** (7) Kaylin pokes her head around the corner **
(11) Kibin: Do you really expect me to be able to immobilize any of you?
** (12) Elorin cleans his sword off and puts it away **
(11) Kibin: (And Kaylin sees the bloody mess of the beholder.)
(7) Kaylin: Ick...
(1) GM: And sees quite the mess lying on a treasure pile. A brain, a beholder with a hole for an ear ... bleeding all over the treasure.
(1) GM: Well, not bleeding anymore.....
(11) Kibin: (Not bleeding? O.O)
(12) Elorin: (too bad Prestidigitation isn't a cleric spell)
(12) Elorin: Hmm, bit of a mess here.
** (11) Kibin hmmms. And casts Detect Magic, to see which of the stuff is magical. **
(1) GM: (things stop bleeding once they are well and truly dead.)
(7) Kaylin: (and once they've lost alltheir blood)
(12) Elorin: (heart stops pumping after death)
(11) Kibin: (Anything magical?)
** (12) Elorin pushes the beholder off the pile **
(11) Kibin (whispering): What's a pain set?
whispering to Kibin, The paint set, yes.
(7) Kaylin: (pain set?)
(12) Elorin: Ick. Kaylin, could you cast Prestidigitation to clean up this mess?
(1) GM: Ah, missed a t.
** (11) Kibin takes out the paint set and looks at it. "Ooo, magical." **
(1) GM: That's suppossed to be "paint"
(12) Elorin: (ah. Sounds much less nefarious and evil, though...)
(7) Kaylin: (yeah :P)
(11) Kibin: (Hey, you didn't list the golden cow!)
(1) GM: Oh, right - and a golden cow.
(1) GM: But that wasn't from the random generator....
** (7) Kaylin walks over to the pile **
(12) Elorin: (how big?)
(7) Kaylin: Kaylin casts Prestiditation ( level 0, "Performs minor tricks." )
** (11) Kibin also takes the golden cow. **
(11) Kibin: Tada! One golden cow.
(1) GM: Easily carried in one hand by a grown person, but significantly larger than a human hand.
(1) GM: Very heavy, though. Roughly fifty pounds.
(11) Kibin: One heavy golden cow...
(11) Kibin: And a magical paint set. And the other shineys in that pile.
(12) Elorin: Magical paint?
(12) Elorin: I wonder what that does
(11) Kibin: (Can Knoledge(Arcana) let me know what it is? :)
(7) Kaylin: We'll know tomorrow when I've got another Analyse prepared...
(11) Kibin: (Or at least general idea. There can't be too many magical paint sets.)
(11) Kibin: Ah, okay. We wait till tomorrow then.
** (11) Kibin picks up the golden cow gently in his mouth. **
(11) Kibin: (mumbled)To outside?
(1) GM: Jason: Sounds like a plan.
(12) Elorin: Want to put that in your portable hole?
(12) Elorin: Much easier to carry that way, I imagine.
** (11) Kibin hmmmms. And takes out his portable hole, and places the golden cow in it. "Good idea." **
(1) GM: Jason: So now all we need is a live cow and a gold feather.
(11) Kibin: Yup.
(11) Kibin: Shouldn't be too hard.
(12) Elorin: Which must be found unowned or given
(12) Elorin: That makes it a little harder
(11) Kibin: Yup.
(11) Kibin: Eh. The feather shouldn't be too hard.
(1) GM: Jason: Anyway, shall we leave the testing grounds?
(12) Elorin: Certainly
** (12) Elorin starts walking **
(1) GM: As does Jason.
** (11) Kibin folds the portable hole back up, puts it in his neck pouch, and gets out of this place. **
** (11) Kibin probally needs to take a bath soon... **
(12) Elorin: (Bah, just cast Prestidigitation :P. That ring probably lets you do that)
(1) GM: Jason: Kaylin, would you mind cleaning Kibin up? I don't have to deal with it, but I imagine that you won't like the smell that is liable to come about soon.....
(11) Kibin: Smell?
(1) GM: Jason: Well, you are kinda covered in gore from ripping a monster's brain out through it's ear.....
(11) Kibin: Ah, that.
(7) Kaylin: Elorin, could you pour some water on him?
(12) Elorin: With pleasure
(12) Elorin: Elorin casts Create Water ( level 0, "Creates 2 gallons/level of pure water" )
(12) Elorin: Elorin casts Level 0 Spell ( level 0, "Spell slot tracking device" )
(12) Elorin: (that's 34 gallons)
** (11) Kibin gets doused with 34 gallons of water. And is very very wet now. **
(1) GM: And the water floods down, and the gore hits the ground.
(1) GM: Jason: Well, shall we go?
** (11) Kibin shakes off the water. "Sure..." **
(11) Kibin: Going to sleep back at the inn?
(11) Kibin (whispering): Hey. I could visit that farmer guy and ask for a cow. Hmmm.
whispering to Kibin, Yes, but he'd likely want you to pay for it.....
(7) Kaylin: Civilisation sounds good to me.
(1) GM: So everybody piles out of the dungeon?
(1) GM: And... at the mountain.
(12) Elorin: (yep)
(11) Kibin: (I guess so.)
(1) GM: Jason: So, where do we find a gold feather?
(1) GM: Jason: Although, we did meet that one bird.....
(11) Kibin: From that bird?
(12) Elorin: We could try talking that giant bird into giving us another one.
(11) Kibin: (Hey. We have a druid that can cast charm animal.)
(1) GM: Dinner; need to go; back in 1/2 to one hour.
(1) GM:

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(11) Kibin: Elorin, don't you have a spell so that Kaylin could do greater teleport to it?
(11) Kibin: (Meh.)
(12) Elorin: Scrying?
(11) Kibin: (Hurry up! :(
(12) Elorin: That might work. Maybe.
(12) Elorin: If we still had the feather, I could use Discern Location, but what would be the point then?
(11) Kibin: Scrying then, I guess.
(12) Elorin: (new OotS strip is up, and it's great :D)
(11) Kibin: It better be funny.
(11) Kibin: Ooops. You didn't hear me say this.
(11) Kibin: (Hahaha. :D)
(11) Kibin: (That's why you should always place ranks in sense motive. :D)
(11) Kibin: ("I feel dirty inside.")
(12) Elorin: (tricked by a 14th level aristocraft, lol :P)
(11) Kibin: (At least it isn't a sorcerer. Grrrr.)
(12) Elorin: (and then there's Meat Loaf Day :D)
(11) Kibin: (That's hilarious.)
(11) Kibin: (Heh.)
(11) Kibin: (Fooled by someone with an NPC class. :D)
(11) Kibin: (I don't think I'll be able to get much done when he comes back. :P)
(11) Kibin: (35 minutes till sleep.)
(11) Kibin: (But we can get a little more done...)
(1) GM: Back; who all's still online?
(7) Kaylin (exit): 19:08
(1) GM: Not Kaylin, okay.
(11) Kibin: (Me here.)
(11) Kibin: And 20 more minutes! :P
(12) Elorin: (me)
(11) Kibin: (That was fun. :P)
(12) Elorin: (checked the new OotS yet, Jack?)
(11) Kibin: (You know, I think I'm the best fighting character in the group without magic, next to Eldon.)
(1) GM: Not scince yesterday, no.
(11) Kibin: (*hmmmms, don't force effects still work in antimagic field?*)
(12) Elorin: (strip 289 is up now, and it's hilarious)
(1) GM: Some do, if they are already in place; Wall of Force will continue to function, Magic Missle is stopped cold.
(11) Kibin: (What about mages armor?)
(11) Kibin: (That's a force effect.)
(12) Elorin: (nope)
(12) Elorin: (there's nothing special about force effects and antimagic field)
(14) Kaylin (enter): 19:12
(14) Kaylin: (aand... that's my dinner done and me disconnected)
(11) Kibin: (Yay! Now we can all teleport and find the mystical golden feather!)
(1) GM:

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(1) GM: At the entry to the testing grounds....
(11) Kibin: Okay... So Elorin scries, Kaylin teleports?
(1) GM: Jason: So, we need a gold feather, and a live cow....
(11) Kibin: I think our druid can take care of the cow pretty easily. If we can find a wild cow.
(11) Kibin: But we should probally do that last...
(12) Elorin: Yeah, I'd rather not have to drag around a live cow longer than we need to.
(1) GM: Jason: Oh, it's not that hard - we have neckalces of adaptation, we have a portable hole.....
(1) GM: Jason: Okay, so the cow would be a bit of a tight fit....
(12) Elorin: Though I suppose Kaylin could Polymorph Any Object to turn it into something a bit easier to transport...
(11) Kibin: And I'm not letting it sit around in my portable hole for who knows how long. Let's go get that feather.
(1) GM: Jason: I don't know, is a cow a willing target?
(12) Elorin: Does it have to be?
(1) GM: Jason: No matter... feather; Elroin, Kaylin - do you think you can find that giant eagle?
(12) Elorin: Maybe.
(12) Elorin: Could you make an illusion of it for me?
(1) GM: Silent Image, 1: Creates minor illusion of your design (will save)
(14) Kaylin: I don't have any scrying prepared.
(12) Elorin: Elorin casts Greater Scrying ( level 7, "As scrying, but faster and longer." )
(12) Elorin: Elorin casts Level 7 Spell ( level 7, "Spell slot tracking device" )
(12) Elorin: (DC 25 will save with -2 penalty)
(1) GM: Had to scale it down a little....
(11) Kibin: (Heh. Did you know that it's possible to spot the focus?)
(1) GM: [1d20+16-2] -> [14,16,-2] = (28)
(11) Kibin: (The little pinhole that you see out of.)
(1) GM: And nothing happens.
(12) Elorin: I was afraid of that.
(11) Kibin: Hmmmm.
(12) Elorin: Can't try again until tomorrow.
(11) Kibin: Can Kaylin try now?
(12) Elorin: If she has it prepared, yes.
(1) GM: SHe mentioned it - Not until tomorrow
(11) Kibin: Oh yeah, doesn't have it prepared...
(14) Kaylin: Perhaps it would be best if we went back to the inn?
(11) Kibin: I guess we rest, then.
(1) GM: Jason: Yeah, that sounds like a plan.
(11) Kibin: Aw, can't we stay on the nice cold mountains?
(14) Kaylin: No
(11) Kibin: Fine.
(12) Elorin: I wouldn't mind a little variety, but I'd rather not split up over it.
(14) Kaylin: Well, we could...
(11) Kibin: The inn it is...
(14) Kaylin: If someone would cast Endure Elements on us warm-blooded types
(11) Kibin: I could.
(1) GM: Jason: Well, I could also arrange for a Tiny Hut.....
** (11) Kibin casts Endure Elements, and casts it on Kaylin... **
(1) GM: Also Rilyrr, Eldon, and Jason's Familiar?
(11) Kibin: (Uh, actually Rilyrr and Eldon. I run out of spells. :P0
(11) Kibin: (Unless I get bonus spells from charisma, that is.)
(11) Kibin: (Phear my tiny +1. :P)
(1) GM: (Not from yours, just from the ring's; if the ring, for some odd reason, get's upgraded to 4th somehow, that requires a Charisma of 12 - so one bonus 1st level slot.)
(12) Elorin: (casting spells as a level 1 sorcerer or something?)
(11) Kibin: (So only three endure elements.)
(1) GM: (With a Charimsa of 11 (the ring's), yes)
(1) GM: Jason: Well, that's okay.
(11) Kibin: Uh, can you do that ropetrick thingie for you and your familiar? I think I'm out.
(1) GM: Jason hits a rope with Spectral Hand and a Rope Trick, then possesses his familiar, climbs in, and draws the rope up after.
(11) Kibin: Okay, now that you won't get frostbite or whatever...
whispering to GM, [1d100] -> [35] = (35)
** (11) Kibin goes to sleep on the snow. **
(1) GM: The night passes uneventfully....
(11) Kibin: (Hehe. Jason could do pranks on us during the night if he wanted to.)
** (12) Elorin spends the night wondering why his shoulder blades have started itching a lot lately **
(1) GM: (Yes, but that would interrupt his rest.....)
(11) Kibin: (Tell me. What spells did he use today?)
(12) Elorin: (Rope Trick)
(11) Kibin: (Oh. :P)
(12) Elorin: (and Spectral Hand)
(1) GM: Also an Extended Mage Armor - every morning.
(11) Kibin: (Just two level 2 spells...)
(11) Kibin: (Ah.)
** (11) Kibin snores on the nice cozy snow. **
(1) GM: The night passes uneventfully....
(1) GM: The next morning?
(12) Elorin: (that sort of thing is why 3.5 nerfed the duration of all the stat boosters)
(12) Elorin: (no more Bull's Strength lasting all day)
(1) GM: Unless you burn a 9th level spell slot for a Persistent Reach version.
(11) Kibin: (Apparently, you use similar spells. :P)
(12) Elorin: (lol)
(12) Elorin: (yeah, I suppose Reach Spell does technically make it satisfy the requirements of Persistent)
(11) Kibin: (Can we pause here? Sleep time.)
(1) GM: Sure, good spot for it....
(1) GM:

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(11) Kibin: (That was fun.)
(14) Kaylin: (OK, then... refresh spells and see you next week? :)
(11) Kibin: (Hey, when will Kaylin start calling me noble one?)
(12) Elorin: (never)
(14) Kaylin: (when you're older :P)
(11) Kibin: (How much older?)
(14) Kaylin: (coupl'a hundred years)
(12) Elorin: (and probably only if she doesn't recognize you)
(1) GM: That was actually a random encounter level 15 dungeon, randomly generated; I just placed the golden cow in there. As for when Kaylin referrs to Kibin as a Noble One, I imagine it will be about the time the plane of fire freezes, I imagine;
(12) Elorin: ("noble one" isn't exactly the sort of thing you call people you know well)
(14) Kaylin: (yeah, there's that too..)
(11) Kibin: (*starts research on a permanent ice field effect...)
(1) GM: Anyway....
(12) Elorin: (I see you avoided saying "when Hell freezes over")
Server Administrator-> Closing Server.....
(14) Kaylin: (Fun session)
(12) Elorin: (since some part of Hell is frozen in D&D...)
(11) Kibin: (Hehe, yeah.)
Game disconnected!