Ingame Chat Logs
Posted: Sun May 16, 2010 8:56 pm
Meet # 1 on 5/16/2010
Base XP: 105,000
XP earned: 1,600 (each)
Session Start (squall2551337:ingamecaht): Sun May 16 12:38:20 2010
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[12:44] theonecag: [jeopardy music]
[12:45] ForSovietRussia: Daggerdale! Daggerdale! Daggerdale! its only a model
[12:48] ForSovietRussia: (for expediting purposes, the party is immediately teleported to the town square of Dagger Falls)
[12:50] ForSovietRussia: Dagger Falls - the seat of Lord Randal Morn's government. Word buzzes among the citizens about the previous night's Drow incursion, which was nearer to Dagger Falls than the previous one. Worried looks can be sen on the faces of the few people that actually do wander around the town.
[12:50] ForSovietRussia: A government official can be seen nailing an announcement to signposts and message boards around the town.
[12:52] Laharl01: Pinfaer walks up to one of the signs and reads it, on the off chance it might have info he actually cares about.
[12:52] ForSovietRussia: The signs detail an request for capable adventuring-types who can produce proof of their skill and mettle to come see Randal Morn for a job offer of utmost importance.
[12:54] Laharl01: Pinfaer supposes he might as well check it out and seems to disappear from sight as he makes his way over to wherever Randal Morn is, flitting from shadow to shadow as he goes.
[12:54] L17713ANGRYM4N: "Utmost importance, huh?"
[12:54] L17713ANGRYM4N: "Perhaps I should look into that."
[12:55] theonecag: "Drow, huh?" Jorvan says, eyeing the notice.
[12:55] theonecag: "Good enough, I suppose."
[12:56] theonecag: "Though this looks like a task better suited for more than three people."
[12:58] squall2551337: "Aye, but maybe they'll hire others. We should at least look into it."
[12:59] L17713ANGRYM4N: *Calizhoutl is already on his way to the address specified*
[13:00] theonecag: Everyone is making a B-Line for the designated government building.
[13:01] ForSovietRussia: <DM MONOLOGUE>
[13:01] ForSovietRussia: The Lord of Daggerdale does not stand on ceremony, and he personally greets you at the doors of his hall. Leading you to a comfortable study lined with bookshelves, he calls for refreshments. “I thank you for coming so quickly,” he begins. “I’d hoped that some capable warriors were passing through the area, but I didn't expect to see them so soon."
[13:01] ForSovietRussia: “Seven days ago, a band of drow raided several farms and freeholds about 10 miles south of here. A number of people were killed, and the marauders caused much damage. Local militia tracked the drow band to the vicinity of an old set of crypts on the western edge of the Dagger Hills. Rumor has it that those crypts conceal an entrance to the Underdark.
[13:01] ForSovietRussia: Last night, the drow raiders returned and caused even more damage. I think the time has come for some experienced and capable adventurers to put a stop to these raids. We haven’t had trouble with drow in Daggerdale for hundreds of years, and I have no idea what has stirred them up now. Can you help me?”
[13:01] ForSovietRussia: </DM MONOLOGUE>
[13:01] L17713ANGRYM4N: "We probably wouldn't be here if we couldn't"
[13:02] judson256: "Let us go and cleanse the world of the foul creatures. My blade hungers for drow blood!"
[13:02] theonecag: "Right..."
[13:03] theonecag: "Let's take take at easy, and start with introductions. I'm Jorvan."
[13:03] squall2551337: "Agreed, I'm called Arcanissearth
[13:04] judson256: "I am Sir Heinrich Eisenach, Crusader of Torm and Knight of the Order of the Most Radiant Heart"
[13:04] ForSovietRussia: Lord Morn looks at Arcanissearth strangely, not sure what to make of the strange dragon-elf.
[13:04] L17713ANGRYM4N: "I am Calizhoutl, Prince of Nexalan. None of you have lekely heard of it."
[13:04] L17713ANGRYM4N: (*likely)
[13:05] theonecag: "Heh. Trust me, I can sympathize."
[13:05] ForSovietRussia: Lord Morn strokes his non-fu-manchu, beard non-villainlesquely, "Nexalan? That's over to the East, past Amn, is it not?"
[13:06] L17713ANGRYM4N: "West, across the ocean. And we've been fighting them for some time now."
[13:07] ForSovietRussia: "Ah yes, but is it not truly East of here if one goes far enough east?"
[13:07] ForSovietRussia: "For if one goes far enough East, does not it eventually become West?"
[13:07] L17713ANGRYM4N: Cali chuckles. "I suppose so."
[13:07] Laharl01: A voice echoes from the shadows in the corner of the room. "Greetings, all. I am Pinfaer." What looks like a human-sized monkey walk out of the corner. "It's good to meet you all. I do hope at least one of you has spent significant time in the Underdark before, so that I don't have to scoop up your remains with a brush."
[13:08] Laharl01: (*walks)
[13:09] judson256: "The monkey has a point. Let us return to the matter at hand, rather than playing word games about east being west and west being east"
[13:10] theonecag: "Indeed. We all seem to be capable, if not diverse lot. Perhaps we should consider working together for this mission."
[13:11] theonecag: "Less pay. But to live is a good thing."
[13:11] squall2551337: "Always the optimistic one, eh Jorvan?"
[13:11] judson256: "An excellent idea. Lord Morn, do you know if there is a drow settlement in this area that the foul creatures might be striking from?"
[13:11] L17713ANGRYM4N: "Indeed. So, we have a place to begin, do we not? These crypts that were mentioned?"
[13:13] ForSovietRussia: "Yes, the Crypts of Dordrien, they are about 10 miles south of here."
[13:13] ForSovietRussia: "As for a drow settlement, we know of none."
[13:13] L17713ANGRYM4N: Cali stands. "Well, then what are we waiting for. The crypts aren't going to investigate themselves."
[13:14] theonecag: "Drow? They venerate scorpions... no, spiders, right?
[13:14] judson256: spiders, aye
[13:14] judson256: "
[13:14] ForSovietRussia: "Scorpions? What strange land doest thou come from?"
[13:15] theonecag: "It would take entirely to long to explain that question."
[13:15] judson256: "It matters not what sort of vermin the dark ones pray to. All will be cleansed in Torm's name. Let us be off!"
[13:15] theonecag: "At any rate. There may be something about that crypt we don't know about."
[13:15] ForSovietRussia: "I would imagine, and time is of the essence. You must stop the Drow before they strike again!"
[13:16] theonecag: "At the very least, they may be using it as temporary base of operations."
[13:16] theonecag: "Unless anyone has any objections, I say we move out immediately."
[13:17] judson256: "Agreed."
[13:17] L17713ANGRYM4N: Cali is already halfway out the door
[13:18] squall2551337: " before we go, out of curriosity, what's the job pay?"
[13:18] Laharl01: Pinfaer, about to step back into the corner, pauses. "That is a good point. What is the pay?"
[13:19] ForSovietRussia: "I will pay each of you 5,000 GP in addition to covering 5,000 GP worth of healing and other magics at the Temple of Tyr for each of you"
[13:20] theonecag: "How much up front?"
[13:21] ForSovietRussia: "I can pay each of you 2,500 GP up front."
[13:21] theonecag: "Sounds reasonable to me."
[13:21] squall2551337: "Yeah, I can live with that.
[13:21] Laharl01: Pinfaer nods wordlessly.
[13:21] L17713ANGRYM4N: "Very well."
[13:22] ForSovietRussia: Lord Randal motions to an assistant who produces a bag filled with 1,250 platinum coins.
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[13:26] squall2551337: "Thanks a lot Mayor." Arcanis grabbs the bag, motions it to the others before starting to put it in his bag of holding.
[13:28] Laharl01: Pinfaer walks into the corner and doesn't walk back out, saying only, "Done, meet you guys downstairs."
[13:29] squall2551337: "Alrighty, lets stock up and move out." Arcanis then ports to the stairs, and follows Pinfaer down.
[13:30] L17713ANGRYM4N: Cali shakes his head. "He will take some getting used to," he mutters to himself.
[13:31] Laharl01: Once downstairs, Pinfaer asks Arcanis for his share of the money. He then walks around the village square, looking for a vendor selling a Ring of Sustanance.
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[13:32] ForSovietRussia: Pinafer gets the usual strange looks and cries of "Ah! Were-Ape!" as he hunts around for a vendor. Which he happens to find.
[13:32] squall2551337: Arcanissearth hands over the share without resistance or question.
[13:32] Laharl01: Pinfaer sighs, wondering when these silly surface dwellers would get a clue. Upon finding the vendor, he inquires as to the price of a Ring of Sustenance.
[13:33] ForSovietRussia: "Ring of Ever-Awake? Yes, I happen to have one available for 2,500 GP," the elderly wizened-looking store-owner says.
[13:34] Laharl01: Pinfaer smiles. "Done." He then hands over the money.
[13:34] theonecag: Meanwhile, the rest of the party, purchase a Bag of Holding Type IV.
[13:37] squall2551337: "To the crypts!"
[13:37] Laharl01: Pinfaer reunites with the party. "Sleep problem solved. To the crypts, then?"
[13:37] L17713ANGRYM4N: "Forward."
[13:39] ForSovietRussia: The merry band of adventurers follows the trail south out of Dagger Falls, the ruts in the ground where carts roll clearly visible.
[13:40] ForSovietRussia: About 5 miles along, the trail narrows, cutting through a forest for several more miles before opening up into a clearing around a rock cliff.
[13:41] ForSovietRussia: Two old, small, stone buildings stand here in the shadow of the hill. The ruined shells of several more lie nearby, overgrown with tough brown grass. A niche has been cut in the hillside just past the surface buildings. Within it, a stone door stands closed in a masonry alcove.
[13:41] ForSovietRussia: </MONOLOGUE>
[13:42] squall2551337: Arcanissearth summons a small Earth elemental, and has it submerge itself just below the surface in front of the party
[13:42] L17713ANGRYM4N: "These... are the crypts, yes?"
[13:42] judson256: "Arcanissearth, have your elementals scout those two buildings. See if the drow have been using them."
[13:42] theonecag: "Perhaps your earthy friend would like to open those crypts for us?
[13:43] theonecag: "Or at least scout them, as he said."
[13:43] squall2551337: Arcanis leads his elemental close enough to start circling the left building
[13:46] ForSovietRussia: The elemental sees nothing in particular underground.
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[13:53] squall2551337: He then sends the elemental into the lower building
[13:54] theonecag: With a quick glint of steel, Jorvan draws his greatsword, and adopts a more combat ready stance.
[13:55] Laharl01: "Did you see something, Jorvan?" Pinfaer loosens his sword in its sheath.
[13:55] ForSovietRussia: The elemental reports back that it has seen two coffins inside the lower building.
[13:56] judson256: "Any signs of life?"
[13:56] squall2551337: rough size right?
[13:56] ForSovietRussia: The elemental reports back that it has seen two human-sized coffins inside the lower building.
[13:57] L17713ANGRYM4N: "That is... to be expected, yes?"
[13:57] squall2551337: "sounds common enough"
[13:57] judson256: "Check the other crypt too. But if there is nothing alive, we might as well proceed into the tunnels."
[13:57] squall2551337: I guess it's time to be the other one
[13:58] L17713ANGRYM4N: "Just be careful. Just because the inhabitants are dead does not necessarily mean that they're gone."
[13:58] Laharl01: "There are threats that are not alive, you know. Undead, golems, and the like."
[13:58] judson256: "Aye, but we are searching for drow."
[13:58] squall2551337: "agreed
[13:59] ForSovietRussia: Inside the other crypt, the elemental sees a small entrance area with four doors leading out of it.
[14:00] theonecag: "Sounds promising."
[14:00] judson256: "Let us investigate more closely."
[14:00] squall2551337: aye
[14:00] theonecag: "Who want's to go in first?"
[14:01] judson256: "Pinfaer, can you check the door? If its locked or trapped we must proceed carefully"
[14:01] Laharl01: "I am not actually skilled in trap removal or discovery. What I can do, however, is teleport through the door and see what is on the other side."
[14:02] theonecag: "I can do that as well."
[14:02] L17713ANGRYM4N: "Well, that's helpful."
[14:03] judson256: "Arcanissearth, have an elemental attempt to open the door. I feel it would be unwise to split ourselves up too severely"
[14:03] theonecag: "True."
[14:03] Laharl01: Pinfaer says "Hold on a second, I think I may be better at finding traps than I had thought. Let me take a look."
[14:05] Laharl01: Pinfaer then looks carefully at the door, attempting to carefully discern if it is trapped. (Link: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519650/)(Perception 34)
[14:05] ForSovietRussia: Pinafer finds no traps
[14:05] Laharl01: "As best I can tell, it's clean."
[14:06] judson256: "Is it locked?"
[14:07] ForSovietRussia: Pinafer finds no locks
[14:07] Laharl01: "No locks as best I can tell. I think it's safe to open, but perhaps we should let the elemental do so just in case."
[14:08] judson256: "No harm being cautious. Prepare for battle!" Heinrich unsheathes his sword and prepares for an ambush from the door
[14:09] theonecag: "Such a waste of time. I'm going in."
[14:09] L17713ANGRYM4N: A grin lights up Cali's features. "Battle, yes."
[14:11] squall2551337: arcanis stands back 10 ft., and has his elemental open the double doors
[14:11] ForSovietRussia: The doors swing open easily.
[14:12] ForSovietRussia: Though coated with dust, this large stone chamber has clearly not lain undisturbed since its crafting. Human refuse is strewn around the room as if this place had served as a campsite for more than one group of travelers, bandits, or grave robbers. Four closed doors lead out of the chamber.
[14:12] theonecag: "Let's check those doors."
[14:12] judson256: "Aye"
[14:12] L17713ANGRYM4N: "Well someone's been here recently. Think it's these drow?"
[14:12] theonecag: "Possibly."
[14:14] Laharl01: Pinfaer quickly checks the doors for traps. (Link: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519652/)(Perc 38, 35, 23, 26, 36)
[14:14] ForSovietRussia: Nothing, Nothing, Nothing, Nothing
[14:14] ForSovietRussia: (there's only 4 other doors)
[14:14] judson256: "Have the elemental lead the way through the west door."
[14:15] squall2551337: "alrighty, elemental do your thing!"
[14:16] squall2551337: the elemental opens the west door
[14:16] ForSovietRussia: The door pivots easily. A large stone sarcophagus rests in the center of this otherwise bare room. Unlike the outer chamber, this room shows no sign of habitation, and dust lies thick on the floor and on the carved lid of the stone coffin.
[14:18] judson256: "Lets check the others just to be sure, then be on our way."
[14:18] theonecag: "Good plan".
[14:19] squall2551337: "alright, elemental to the next door!"
[14:19] ForSovietRussia: The door pivots easily. A large stone sarcophagus rests in the center of this otherwise bare room. Unlike the outer chamber, this room shows no sign of habitation, and dust lies thick on the floor and on the carved lid of the stone coffin.
[14:19] squall2551337: the elemental opens the left of the 2 north doors
[14:19] ForSovietRussia: The door pivots easily. A large stone sarcophagus rests in the center of this otherwise bare room. Unlike the outer chamber, this room shows no sign of habitation, and dust lies thick on the floor and on the carved lid of the stone coffin.
[14:19] ForSovietRussia: The door pivots easily. A large stone sarcophagus rests in the center of this otherwise bare room. Unlike the outer chamber, this room shows no sign of habitation, and dust lies thick on the floor and on the carved lid of the stone coffin.
[14:20] ForSovietRussia: All the doors have now been opened.
[14:20] judson256: "Well, I guess this isn't the drow base. Lets move on to the door in the hillside"
[14:20] theonecag: "As it would seem."
[14:21] Laharl01: Pinfaer nods and walks back out towards the door in the hill, checking it for traps. ((Link: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519654/)Perception 35)
[14:21] theonecag: Jorvan goes with him.
[14:21] squall2551337: Arcanis sends his elemental earthgliding to the other side of the door on the hill
[14:21] judson256: Heinrich follows, taking up position with the rest of the party 10 feet from the door"
[14:22] ForSovietRussia: Another large pair of stone doors is set into the hillside. These are flanked by a pair of columns carved to resemble skeletal warriors in full plate armor, their visored helmets open to reveal their leering skulls. The doors are unadorned except for two stone handles, although gouge marks indicate that heavy tools dealt some damage to the doors in the past.
[14:22] ForSovietRussia: Pinafer finds no traps, but he does find that the door is securely locked.
[14:22] ForSovietRussia: Most likely locked from the inside.
[14:22] Laharl01: "No traps, but it's locked up tight from the inside."
[14:22] judson256: "Have the elemental see if it can unlock it, otherwise we'll have to knock it down'
[14:23] ForSovietRussia: for the map, over on the left, just draw a set of double doors in a cliff face
[14:23] theonecag: "How about is Cali. Think you can take the door?"
[14:24] L17713ANGRYM4N: Cali cracks his knuckles. "We're about to find out."
[14:25] theonecag: Jorvan eye's the skeletons. "Doesn't look like the practice of any goodly church I've ever seen."
[14:26] L17713ANGRYM4N: (HTML <a href="(Link: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519658/)http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519658/">1d20+5=22</a>)
[14:26] squall2551337: "Nay, me neither"
[14:26] Laharl01: "Nor I."
[14:26] L17713ANGRYM4N: (Strength check)
[14:26] ForSovietRussia: Cali struggles against the doors and manages to move them slightly, but they remain closed.
[14:27] judson256: "As I suspected. Arcanissearth, try to burn through the hinges on either side"
[14:27] L17713ANGRYM4N: "Damn. Those are some mighty heavy doors."
[14:27] theonecag: "Arcanissearch. How about some acid?"
[14:27] squall2551337: "Let me give it a go
[14:27] theonecag: "Cali, you might want to step aside."
[14:27] L17713ANGRYM4N: He obliges
[14:27] squall2551337: "Aye, I'd suggest it"
[14:28] squall2551337: Arcanissearth walks up to the south side edge of the door, takes in a deep breath, and releases a platinum stream of energy from his lungs. (Breath weapon type Acid)
[14:30] squall2551337: he then releases a splatter of acid at the edge as well
[14:30] ForSovietRussia: The acid breath scorches the stone doors but doesn't seem to do much.
[14:31] ForSovietRussia: The acid splatters against the stone and scorches it some more
[14:31] theonecag: "Arcanissearth. Focus on the corners for a bit, an then let Cali have another go."
[14:33] ForSovietRussia: After about half a minute of acidifying the stone, the door falls inwards.
[14:34] squall2551337: "well, they know we're here now."
[14:34] Laharl01: "Indeed. Shall we?"
[14:35] ForSovietRussia: The doors fall inwards with a deafening CRASH.
[14:35] ForSovietRussia: Perception cehcks
[14:35] ForSovietRussia: *checks
[14:35] Laharl01: (Link: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519668/)(34)
[14:36] judson256: 17
[14:36] L17713ANGRYM4N: <a href="(Link: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519670/)http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519670/">1d20+15=28</a>
[14:36] squall2551337: (Link: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519665/
)http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519665/
[14:36] squall2551337: 12
[14:37] ForSovietRussia: As the door fell, Pinafer and Cali heard the 'squish' sound signifying that something organic had been crushed underneath the door.
[14:37] Laharl01: "There was something right behind the door. Guess not anymore..."
[14:37] L17713ANGRYM4N: "Heh heh. Sounds like something was waiting for us."
[14:38] L17713ANGRYM4N: "Anyone care to find out what?"
[14:38] theonecag: "Let's hope that's what it was."
[14:38] ForSovietRussia: A 10-foot wide hallway of stone runs back into the hillside as far as you can see. Right in front of you, five dead drow, two female and three male, lie in the mouth of the tunnel. They have been stripped of arms and armor, but each still wears a black tabard emblazoned with a silver spiderweb insignia. The air here smells strongly of death.
[14:39] ForSovietRussia: Sunlight only illuminates the first 15' of the hallway.
[14:39] L17713ANGRYM4N: "Maybe we have our answer. These... people?... seem to have had a disagreement with somebody."
[14:39] ForSovietRussia: The drow appear to have been killed by small crossbow bolts.
[14:40] Laharl01: "Killed by other drow. I've spent long enough in the Underdark to recognize their handiwork. Shall we continue?"
[14:40] L17713ANGRYM4N: "So that's a drow then. Hm."
[14:40] ForSovietRussia: About 30' in on the left hand side is an indentation in the stone wall that appears to be a door.
[14:41] theonecag: "Let's move." Jorvan says, stepping in and beginning to make his way down the hall.
[14:42] Laharl01: Pinfaer examines the door. (Link: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519673/)(Perception 31)
[14:43] ForSovietRussia: Pinafer finds no traps on the door and it does not appear to be locked.
[14:43] Laharl01: "No traps on this door and it doesn't seem locked."
[14:44] theonecag: "Let's have the elemental open it."
[14:45] squall2551337: "Alright, time to shine, tiny"
[14:45] squall2551337: tiny the earth elemental earthglides to the other side, and opens the door
[14:45] ForSovietRussia: This wide hallway extends about 40 feet into the darkness before ending in what looks like a small crypt, though there is no sarcophagus. Two alcoves branch off from each side of the hall. These are also apparently empty, except for a thick coating of dust.
[14:47] squall2551337: "Alright, let's try down this way I guess?
[14:47] squall2551337: *arcanissearth is whispering*
[14:47] judson256: "Aye, let us continue on the main route."
[14:47] Laharl01: Pinfaer nods and walks out back down the hall.
[14:47] theonecag: "Sounds good." Jorvan agrees, moving in that direction
[14:48] L17713ANGRYM4N: Cali follows
[14:50] ForSovietRussia: Around the corner, you can see that the hall continues until it descends, at which point you cannot see any further. To your left, there is a door that was obviously once plastered shut, but there is now a wide crack in the plaster, however the door remains closed. About 20' onwards, on your right, you can see another door.
[14:50] theonecag: "Let's check the door."
[14:51] Laharl01: Pinfaer examines both doors. (Link: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519673/)(http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519673/)
[14:50] L17713ANGRYM4N: "Which one?"
[14:55] ForSovietRussia: Pinafer finds nothing out of the ordinary on the near door. As he examines the second door, he accidentally brushes against it, at which point a black aura of necromantic energy envelops the man-ape.
[14:55] ForSovietRussia: Fortitude Save
[14:55] Laharl01: (Link: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519673/)(Fort 24)
[15:01] ForSovietRussia: Pinafer notices that the door that just damaged him is plastered shut.
[15:01] ForSovietRussia: He is also sure that the trap that just damaged him auto-resets.
[15:01] judson256: "Arcanissearth, destroy the door while i heal pinfaer"
[15:01] Laharl01: Pinfaer screams as the negative energy washes over him, then pants heavily, clearly hurt pretty badly. "I'd...rather not...deal with that again."
[15:01] squall2551337: "Kill it with Fire."
[15:01] judson256: Heinrich then casts two Cure Light Wounds spells on the Pinfaer
[15:02] judson256: 17 hp cured
[15:02] squall2551337: arcaniss says while he lobs an acid ball at the door while it errupts in fire
[15:02] theonecag: Jorvan moves over to the inspect the plastered door (can wait until after the "Slaying Door" situation).
[15:02] Laharl01: "Thanks."
[15:05] ForSovietRussia: The blasts of magic slam into the door, scorching and pitting it.
[15:06] ForSovietRussia: SUDDENLY
[15:08] ForSovietRussia: A ghostly head slides out from the door, its horrific gaze glaring at the assembled adventurers.
[15:08] theonecag: "KILL IT FIRE!"
[15:08] ForSovietRussia: Her mouth opens and she emits a terrible wailing sound.
[15:08] ForSovietRussia: ROLL FOR INITIATIVE
[15:09] Laharl01: (Link: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519673/)(10)
[15:09] judson256: 10
[15:09] theonecag: (17)
[15:09] L17713ANGRYM4N: (Link: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519696/)http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519696/
[15:17] squall2551337: "Killing with fire commander". Arcanissearth states as he lets loose a Fire blast, and a lightning bolt at the apparition ((Link: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519703/)17 Fire, 14 Electric, Ref DC 21 for half on each)
[15:18] squall2551337: he finishes his round casting Shield on himself
[15:19] ForSovietRussia: The ghost dodges the firery blast, but the lightning bolt hits it square.
[15:19] ForSovietRussia: *square on
[15:22] theonecag: Jorvan surges towards the door, deftly sheathing his greatsword while bring out his longsword (move action + quick draw). Upon reaching the head of the ghost, he cries "Purple Lightining Strike" (standard action maneuver, full power attack)
[15:24] theonecag: (atks: 25, 30 (nat 20); dmg 30 +13 electric, 34 + 9 electric) (subject to miss chance)
[15:28] ForSovietRussia: Jorvan's first hit appears to pass clean through the horrific head, but his second blow cleaves into the transparent visage.
[15:34] L17713ANGRYM4N: Cali moves up to the ghost and attacks.Attack: (Link: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519723/)1d20+18">http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519723/">1d20+18 Damage:(Link: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519724/)1d10+7=11">http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519724/">1d10+7=11 +4 acid; subject to miss chance
[15:34] ForSovietRussia: Cali's blow passes clean through the ghosts's leering visage.
[15:37] L17713ANGRYM4N: second attack: (Link: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519729/)1d20+13=29">http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519729/">1d20+13=29 damage: (Link: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519730/)1d10+7=14">http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519730/">1d10+7=14 +3 acid, subject to miss chance
[15:37] ForSovietRussia: Cali's next blow also passes through the ghost, which cackles maniacally.
[15:39] Laharl01: Pinfaer thinks for a second, and steps over to the ghost (moving E of Scott, covering 10 feet) and swings his sword at the ghost.
[15:40] Laharl01: (Attack: 16, damage: 10, subject to miss chance)
[15:57] ForSovietRussia: Pinafer's swing misses the ghost completely.
[15:57] judson256: Heinrich switches stances to Ironguard's Glare, then moves up and smites the ghost with the power of a falling avalanch
[15:59] judson256: (Elder Mountain Hammer, 31 to hit, 53 damage)
[16:01] ForSovietRussia: The blow swings clean through the ghost, with no effect at all. It does however collide with the door, shattering it.
[16:01] ForSovietRussia: (no, the trap does not trigger)
[16:02] ForSovietRussia: The ghost lets loose a terrible moan as it reaches towards Jorvan with its translucent hand. (Everyone make will saves)
[16:02] theonecag: (19, mettle)
[16:02] judson256: 20
[16:03] Laharl01: ((Link: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519673/)http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519673/ = 25)
[16:03] L17713ANGRYM4N: (Link: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519753/)1d20+3=17">http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519753/">1d20+3=17
[16:03] squall2551337: (Link: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519752/)17 Will
[16:04] ForSovietRussia: The horrible moaning sound echoes inside Arcaniss's and Cali's heads, filling them with dread fear. (Both of them are Panicked for 5 rounds. both of you make sanity checks too)
[16:06] squall2551337: (Link: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519755/)Sanity check with a 54 Sanity score
[16:06] ForSovietRussia: The ghost's hand reaches into Jorvan's head, the spectral appendage causing a feeling a cold and arthritis to emanate through his body.
[16:06] theonecag: (26, mettle)
[16:07] ForSovietRussia: (15 damage, penetrates DR)
[16:07] ForSovietRussia: (unless you are somehow immune to magical aging)
[16:07] ForSovietRussia: (wait, NM, forgot about mettle)
[16:07] ForSovietRussia: (no damage)
[16:09] ForSovietRussia: (Arcanis takes 5 points of Sanity damage)
[16:10] theonecag: "Explosion!" (full attack)
[16:11] ForSovietRussia: (Cali takes 10 points of sanity damage)
[16:12] theonecag: ((full PA) atk: 28, 22; dmg 33+5 fire, 35+6 fire)
[16:13] ForSovietRussia: Jorvan's first swing collides with the ghosts's now-exposed midsection, tearing a wound in its incorporeal form. The second swing passes cleanly through.
[16:15] Laharl01: Pinfaer swings his sword at the ghost, once, then again, hoping to end the supernatural menace. (Attack rolls: 23, 28 (threat): (Link: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519777/)http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519777/)
[16:16] Laharl01: (Damage: 8, 8)
[16:17] ForSovietRussia: The first swing cleaves through the ghosts knee, to no effect, but the second blow opens a wound in her leg.
[16:17] judson256: Heinrich opens up with a flurry of blows, trying to hack the foul thing apart
[16:18] judson256: (Full attack, rolls 35 and 18, 28 and 31 damage)
[16:19] ForSovietRussia: The first swing passes through the ghost's head, but the return swing cleaves off a section of the ghost's head. (its still up though.)
[16:20] ForSovietRussia: The ghost, its body now riddled with wounds, extends its arm towards Heinrich.
[16:21] ForSovietRussia: (I need 2 fort saves judson)
[16:22] ForSovietRussia: The ghostly arm passes through the dwarf's armor and into its body emanating a chilling feeling that stiffens his joints.
[16:22] ForSovietRussia: (44 damage)
[16:23] ForSovietRussia: (penetrates DR)
[16:23] judson256: Heinrich immediately counters some of the damage iwth a Close Wounds spell
[16:25] theonecag: Jorvan swiftly whips around, sheathing his longsword and withdrawing his greatsword. (swift to greatsword, full attack)
[16:26] theonecag: ((Full PA) atk: 27, 24; dmg: 31, 30)
[16:27] ForSovietRussia: The sword swings through the ghost's body, passing through without any effect.
[16:29] Laharl01: Pinfaer continues his sword assault. (Attacks: 27, 11. (Link: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519799/)http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519799/, Damage: 8,6. (Link: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519799/)http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519799/)
[16:31] ForSovietRussia: The ape-man's (man-ape?) sword connects with the ghost's neck, lopping off the horrid figure's head. The ghost disapparates in a non-corporeal blast of ectoplasm.
[16:32] theonecag: "Nice hit, comrade!"
[16:32] Laharl01: "Thanks. Now, back to work."
[16:32] judson256: Heinrich casts Cure Moderate Wounds on himself
[16:32] theonecag: (recharges maneuvers on next available turn)
[16:32] ForSovietRussia: (everyone gets 1600 XP)
[16:33] ForSovietRussia: (FYIL using the medium XP progression)
[16:34] Laharl01: "Arcanis, I believe you were dealing with this door. Mind continuing?"
[16:34] ForSovietRussia: (The door is gone)
[16:34] ForSovietRussia: (well, mostly gone)
[16:34] theonecag: "You guys check the room, while I go fetch our allies."
[16:35] judson256: Heinrich casts a Cure Serious Wounds spell on himself
[16:35] Laharl01: Pinfaer walks cautiously into the room, surveying it closely. ((Link: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519812/)Perc 20: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519812/)
[16:35] ForSovietRussia: This vault’s most prominent feature is a large stone statue of a regal-looking woman dressed in a long, elegant gown. Her pose is commanding, and her presence is imposing even in stone as she stares imperiously toward the door. Two doors behind her and two doors flanking her lead out from this antechamber. You recognize that the statue looks like the ghost you just fought.
[16:37] Laharl01: Pinfaer starts examining the doors for traps and locks, expecting the party to go through at least one of them. (Perception: 32, 22, 33, 27 (Link: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519814/)http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519814/)
[16:38] squall2551337: Arcanissearth creates a earth elemental and sends it earthgliding to the other side to see if there are any other creatures on the other side of each of the doors
[16:39] ForSovietRussia: Pinafer finds no further traps in the room. The doors leading into the other rooms are not locked.
[16:39] ForSovietRussia: Arcaniss's earth elemental reports back that there are no creatures in the other rooms.
[16:40] squall2551337: "Well, it appears that we're alone for now
[16:40] theonecag: Jorvan starts opening doors.
[16:40] ForSovietRussia: Each crypt contains a body.
[16:41] ForSovietRussia: They appear to be nobles of some sorts, evidently from an ancient time judging by the decay of their remains.
[16:42] Laharl01: Pinfaer takes a quick look inside each crypt to see if there's anything useful.
[16:42] theonecag: "Hey!"
[16:42] theonecag: "Leave the dead be!"
[16:42] ForSovietRussia: Most of the items that were interred with the dead have decayed.
[16:42] theonecag: "No need to stir anything else up."
[16:42] Laharl01: "Sure thing. They've got nothing anyway."
[16:42] ForSovietRussia: However, you can see that one of them has a ring and another has a belt that are still intact
[16:43] Laharl01: "Never mind on that. Anybody got identification spells?"
[16:43] theonecag: "I signed up to kill drow, not to rob graves."
[16:44] squall2551337: "Not prepared today no'
[16:44] L17713ANGRYM4N: "Not like there's a great deal to rob. THat looks to be about it."
[16:44] theonecag: "Then let it be. Knowing the Drow, they'll be plenty well armed."
[16:45] ForSovietRussia: The belt is leather and has a platinum buckle set with 2 small black pearls.
[16:45] ForSovietRussia: The ring is gold and has a small emerald set in it.
[16:45] L17713ANGRYM4N: "I'll have to take your word for it. As far as we know, we have no drow where I'm from, so I know little about them."
[16:47] squall2551337: "well then I guess it's time to move on down the main hall, team."
[16:47] L17713ANGRYM4N: "Agreed"
[16:48] theonecag: "As it would." Jorvan agreed, stepping out of the room.
[16:50] Laharl01: After the others have stepped out of the room, Pinfaer grabs the belt and ring from the corpse and follows them.
[16:51] Laharl01: "Shall we try the other door?"
[16:52] theonecag: "Why not."
[16:52] L17713ANGRYM4N: "I'd rather not. If this room was any indication, it's just going to be another guardian of the ancient dead that poses no threat as long as we leave it alone."
[16:53] squall2551337: "I choose you Rocky!"
[16:53] L17713ANGRYM4N: "Better to stay focused on the task at hand."
[16:53] judson256: "I agree. If we cannot find the drow along the main path we can always come back and explore it."
[16:53] squall2551337: Arcanissearth summons another earth elemental to attempt to open the southern door
Base XP: 105,000
XP earned: 1,600 (each)
Session Start (squall2551337:ingamecaht): Sun May 16 12:38:20 2010
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[12:44] theonecag: [jeopardy music]
[12:45] ForSovietRussia: Daggerdale! Daggerdale! Daggerdale! its only a model
[12:48] ForSovietRussia: (for expediting purposes, the party is immediately teleported to the town square of Dagger Falls)
[12:50] ForSovietRussia: Dagger Falls - the seat of Lord Randal Morn's government. Word buzzes among the citizens about the previous night's Drow incursion, which was nearer to Dagger Falls than the previous one. Worried looks can be sen on the faces of the few people that actually do wander around the town.
[12:50] ForSovietRussia: A government official can be seen nailing an announcement to signposts and message boards around the town.
[12:52] Laharl01: Pinfaer walks up to one of the signs and reads it, on the off chance it might have info he actually cares about.
[12:52] ForSovietRussia: The signs detail an request for capable adventuring-types who can produce proof of their skill and mettle to come see Randal Morn for a job offer of utmost importance.
[12:54] Laharl01: Pinfaer supposes he might as well check it out and seems to disappear from sight as he makes his way over to wherever Randal Morn is, flitting from shadow to shadow as he goes.
[12:54] L17713ANGRYM4N: "Utmost importance, huh?"
[12:54] L17713ANGRYM4N: "Perhaps I should look into that."
[12:55] theonecag: "Drow, huh?" Jorvan says, eyeing the notice.
[12:55] theonecag: "Good enough, I suppose."
[12:56] theonecag: "Though this looks like a task better suited for more than three people."
[12:58] squall2551337: "Aye, but maybe they'll hire others. We should at least look into it."
[12:59] L17713ANGRYM4N: *Calizhoutl is already on his way to the address specified*
[13:00] theonecag: Everyone is making a B-Line for the designated government building.
[13:01] ForSovietRussia: <DM MONOLOGUE>
[13:01] ForSovietRussia: The Lord of Daggerdale does not stand on ceremony, and he personally greets you at the doors of his hall. Leading you to a comfortable study lined with bookshelves, he calls for refreshments. “I thank you for coming so quickly,” he begins. “I’d hoped that some capable warriors were passing through the area, but I didn't expect to see them so soon."
[13:01] ForSovietRussia: “Seven days ago, a band of drow raided several farms and freeholds about 10 miles south of here. A number of people were killed, and the marauders caused much damage. Local militia tracked the drow band to the vicinity of an old set of crypts on the western edge of the Dagger Hills. Rumor has it that those crypts conceal an entrance to the Underdark.
[13:01] ForSovietRussia: Last night, the drow raiders returned and caused even more damage. I think the time has come for some experienced and capable adventurers to put a stop to these raids. We haven’t had trouble with drow in Daggerdale for hundreds of years, and I have no idea what has stirred them up now. Can you help me?”
[13:01] ForSovietRussia: </DM MONOLOGUE>
[13:01] L17713ANGRYM4N: "We probably wouldn't be here if we couldn't"
[13:02] judson256: "Let us go and cleanse the world of the foul creatures. My blade hungers for drow blood!"
[13:02] theonecag: "Right..."
[13:03] theonecag: "Let's take take at easy, and start with introductions. I'm Jorvan."
[13:03] squall2551337: "Agreed, I'm called Arcanissearth
[13:04] judson256: "I am Sir Heinrich Eisenach, Crusader of Torm and Knight of the Order of the Most Radiant Heart"
[13:04] ForSovietRussia: Lord Morn looks at Arcanissearth strangely, not sure what to make of the strange dragon-elf.
[13:04] L17713ANGRYM4N: "I am Calizhoutl, Prince of Nexalan. None of you have lekely heard of it."
[13:04] L17713ANGRYM4N: (*likely)
[13:05] theonecag: "Heh. Trust me, I can sympathize."
[13:05] ForSovietRussia: Lord Morn strokes his non-fu-manchu, beard non-villainlesquely, "Nexalan? That's over to the East, past Amn, is it not?"
[13:06] L17713ANGRYM4N: "West, across the ocean. And we've been fighting them for some time now."
[13:07] ForSovietRussia: "Ah yes, but is it not truly East of here if one goes far enough east?"
[13:07] ForSovietRussia: "For if one goes far enough East, does not it eventually become West?"
[13:07] L17713ANGRYM4N: Cali chuckles. "I suppose so."
[13:07] Laharl01: A voice echoes from the shadows in the corner of the room. "Greetings, all. I am Pinfaer." What looks like a human-sized monkey walk out of the corner. "It's good to meet you all. I do hope at least one of you has spent significant time in the Underdark before, so that I don't have to scoop up your remains with a brush."
[13:08] Laharl01: (*walks)
[13:09] judson256: "The monkey has a point. Let us return to the matter at hand, rather than playing word games about east being west and west being east"
[13:10] theonecag: "Indeed. We all seem to be capable, if not diverse lot. Perhaps we should consider working together for this mission."
[13:11] theonecag: "Less pay. But to live is a good thing."
[13:11] squall2551337: "Always the optimistic one, eh Jorvan?"
[13:11] judson256: "An excellent idea. Lord Morn, do you know if there is a drow settlement in this area that the foul creatures might be striking from?"
[13:11] L17713ANGRYM4N: "Indeed. So, we have a place to begin, do we not? These crypts that were mentioned?"
[13:13] ForSovietRussia: "Yes, the Crypts of Dordrien, they are about 10 miles south of here."
[13:13] ForSovietRussia: "As for a drow settlement, we know of none."
[13:13] L17713ANGRYM4N: Cali stands. "Well, then what are we waiting for. The crypts aren't going to investigate themselves."
[13:14] theonecag: "Drow? They venerate scorpions... no, spiders, right?
[13:14] judson256: spiders, aye
[13:14] judson256: "
[13:14] ForSovietRussia: "Scorpions? What strange land doest thou come from?"
[13:15] theonecag: "It would take entirely to long to explain that question."
[13:15] judson256: "It matters not what sort of vermin the dark ones pray to. All will be cleansed in Torm's name. Let us be off!"
[13:15] theonecag: "At any rate. There may be something about that crypt we don't know about."
[13:15] ForSovietRussia: "I would imagine, and time is of the essence. You must stop the Drow before they strike again!"
[13:16] theonecag: "At the very least, they may be using it as temporary base of operations."
[13:16] theonecag: "Unless anyone has any objections, I say we move out immediately."
[13:17] judson256: "Agreed."
[13:17] L17713ANGRYM4N: Cali is already halfway out the door
[13:18] squall2551337: " before we go, out of curriosity, what's the job pay?"
[13:18] Laharl01: Pinfaer, about to step back into the corner, pauses. "That is a good point. What is the pay?"
[13:19] ForSovietRussia: "I will pay each of you 5,000 GP in addition to covering 5,000 GP worth of healing and other magics at the Temple of Tyr for each of you"
[13:20] theonecag: "How much up front?"
[13:21] ForSovietRussia: "I can pay each of you 2,500 GP up front."
[13:21] theonecag: "Sounds reasonable to me."
[13:21] squall2551337: "Yeah, I can live with that.
[13:21] Laharl01: Pinfaer nods wordlessly.
[13:21] L17713ANGRYM4N: "Very well."
[13:22] ForSovietRussia: Lord Randal motions to an assistant who produces a bag filled with 1,250 platinum coins.
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[13:26] squall2551337: "Thanks a lot Mayor." Arcanis grabbs the bag, motions it to the others before starting to put it in his bag of holding.
[13:28] Laharl01: Pinfaer walks into the corner and doesn't walk back out, saying only, "Done, meet you guys downstairs."
[13:29] squall2551337: "Alrighty, lets stock up and move out." Arcanis then ports to the stairs, and follows Pinfaer down.
[13:30] L17713ANGRYM4N: Cali shakes his head. "He will take some getting used to," he mutters to himself.
[13:31] Laharl01: Once downstairs, Pinfaer asks Arcanis for his share of the money. He then walks around the village square, looking for a vendor selling a Ring of Sustanance.
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[13:32] ForSovietRussia: Pinafer gets the usual strange looks and cries of "Ah! Were-Ape!" as he hunts around for a vendor. Which he happens to find.
[13:32] squall2551337: Arcanissearth hands over the share without resistance or question.
[13:32] Laharl01: Pinfaer sighs, wondering when these silly surface dwellers would get a clue. Upon finding the vendor, he inquires as to the price of a Ring of Sustenance.
[13:33] ForSovietRussia: "Ring of Ever-Awake? Yes, I happen to have one available for 2,500 GP," the elderly wizened-looking store-owner says.
[13:34] Laharl01: Pinfaer smiles. "Done." He then hands over the money.
[13:34] theonecag: Meanwhile, the rest of the party, purchase a Bag of Holding Type IV.
[13:37] squall2551337: "To the crypts!"
[13:37] Laharl01: Pinfaer reunites with the party. "Sleep problem solved. To the crypts, then?"
[13:37] L17713ANGRYM4N: "Forward."
[13:39] ForSovietRussia: The merry band of adventurers follows the trail south out of Dagger Falls, the ruts in the ground where carts roll clearly visible.
[13:40] ForSovietRussia: About 5 miles along, the trail narrows, cutting through a forest for several more miles before opening up into a clearing around a rock cliff.
[13:41] ForSovietRussia: Two old, small, stone buildings stand here in the shadow of the hill. The ruined shells of several more lie nearby, overgrown with tough brown grass. A niche has been cut in the hillside just past the surface buildings. Within it, a stone door stands closed in a masonry alcove.
[13:41] ForSovietRussia: </MONOLOGUE>
[13:42] squall2551337: Arcanissearth summons a small Earth elemental, and has it submerge itself just below the surface in front of the party
[13:42] L17713ANGRYM4N: "These... are the crypts, yes?"
[13:42] judson256: "Arcanissearth, have your elementals scout those two buildings. See if the drow have been using them."
[13:42] theonecag: "Perhaps your earthy friend would like to open those crypts for us?
[13:43] theonecag: "Or at least scout them, as he said."
[13:43] squall2551337: Arcanis leads his elemental close enough to start circling the left building
[13:46] ForSovietRussia: The elemental sees nothing in particular underground.
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[13:53] squall2551337: He then sends the elemental into the lower building
[13:54] theonecag: With a quick glint of steel, Jorvan draws his greatsword, and adopts a more combat ready stance.
[13:55] Laharl01: "Did you see something, Jorvan?" Pinfaer loosens his sword in its sheath.
[13:55] ForSovietRussia: The elemental reports back that it has seen two coffins inside the lower building.
[13:56] judson256: "Any signs of life?"
[13:56] squall2551337: rough size right?
[13:56] ForSovietRussia: The elemental reports back that it has seen two human-sized coffins inside the lower building.
[13:57] L17713ANGRYM4N: "That is... to be expected, yes?"
[13:57] squall2551337: "sounds common enough"
[13:57] judson256: "Check the other crypt too. But if there is nothing alive, we might as well proceed into the tunnels."
[13:57] squall2551337: I guess it's time to be the other one
[13:58] L17713ANGRYM4N: "Just be careful. Just because the inhabitants are dead does not necessarily mean that they're gone."
[13:58] Laharl01: "There are threats that are not alive, you know. Undead, golems, and the like."
[13:58] judson256: "Aye, but we are searching for drow."
[13:58] squall2551337: "agreed
[13:59] ForSovietRussia: Inside the other crypt, the elemental sees a small entrance area with four doors leading out of it.
[14:00] theonecag: "Sounds promising."
[14:00] judson256: "Let us investigate more closely."
[14:00] squall2551337: aye
[14:00] theonecag: "Who want's to go in first?"
[14:01] judson256: "Pinfaer, can you check the door? If its locked or trapped we must proceed carefully"
[14:01] Laharl01: "I am not actually skilled in trap removal or discovery. What I can do, however, is teleport through the door and see what is on the other side."
[14:02] theonecag: "I can do that as well."
[14:02] L17713ANGRYM4N: "Well, that's helpful."
[14:03] judson256: "Arcanissearth, have an elemental attempt to open the door. I feel it would be unwise to split ourselves up too severely"
[14:03] theonecag: "True."
[14:03] Laharl01: Pinfaer says "Hold on a second, I think I may be better at finding traps than I had thought. Let me take a look."
[14:05] Laharl01: Pinfaer then looks carefully at the door, attempting to carefully discern if it is trapped. (Link: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519650/)(Perception 34)
[14:05] ForSovietRussia: Pinafer finds no traps
[14:05] Laharl01: "As best I can tell, it's clean."
[14:06] judson256: "Is it locked?"
[14:07] ForSovietRussia: Pinafer finds no locks
[14:07] Laharl01: "No locks as best I can tell. I think it's safe to open, but perhaps we should let the elemental do so just in case."
[14:08] judson256: "No harm being cautious. Prepare for battle!" Heinrich unsheathes his sword and prepares for an ambush from the door
[14:09] theonecag: "Such a waste of time. I'm going in."
[14:09] L17713ANGRYM4N: A grin lights up Cali's features. "Battle, yes."
[14:11] squall2551337: arcanis stands back 10 ft., and has his elemental open the double doors
[14:11] ForSovietRussia: The doors swing open easily.
[14:12] ForSovietRussia: Though coated with dust, this large stone chamber has clearly not lain undisturbed since its crafting. Human refuse is strewn around the room as if this place had served as a campsite for more than one group of travelers, bandits, or grave robbers. Four closed doors lead out of the chamber.
[14:12] theonecag: "Let's check those doors."
[14:12] judson256: "Aye"
[14:12] L17713ANGRYM4N: "Well someone's been here recently. Think it's these drow?"
[14:12] theonecag: "Possibly."
[14:14] Laharl01: Pinfaer quickly checks the doors for traps. (Link: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519652/)(Perc 38, 35, 23, 26, 36)
[14:14] ForSovietRussia: Nothing, Nothing, Nothing, Nothing
[14:14] ForSovietRussia: (there's only 4 other doors)
[14:14] judson256: "Have the elemental lead the way through the west door."
[14:15] squall2551337: "alrighty, elemental do your thing!"
[14:16] squall2551337: the elemental opens the west door
[14:16] ForSovietRussia: The door pivots easily. A large stone sarcophagus rests in the center of this otherwise bare room. Unlike the outer chamber, this room shows no sign of habitation, and dust lies thick on the floor and on the carved lid of the stone coffin.
[14:18] judson256: "Lets check the others just to be sure, then be on our way."
[14:18] theonecag: "Good plan".
[14:19] squall2551337: "alright, elemental to the next door!"
[14:19] ForSovietRussia: The door pivots easily. A large stone sarcophagus rests in the center of this otherwise bare room. Unlike the outer chamber, this room shows no sign of habitation, and dust lies thick on the floor and on the carved lid of the stone coffin.
[14:19] squall2551337: the elemental opens the left of the 2 north doors
[14:19] ForSovietRussia: The door pivots easily. A large stone sarcophagus rests in the center of this otherwise bare room. Unlike the outer chamber, this room shows no sign of habitation, and dust lies thick on the floor and on the carved lid of the stone coffin.
[14:19] ForSovietRussia: The door pivots easily. A large stone sarcophagus rests in the center of this otherwise bare room. Unlike the outer chamber, this room shows no sign of habitation, and dust lies thick on the floor and on the carved lid of the stone coffin.
[14:20] ForSovietRussia: All the doors have now been opened.
[14:20] judson256: "Well, I guess this isn't the drow base. Lets move on to the door in the hillside"
[14:20] theonecag: "As it would seem."
[14:21] Laharl01: Pinfaer nods and walks back out towards the door in the hill, checking it for traps. ((Link: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519654/)Perception 35)
[14:21] theonecag: Jorvan goes with him.
[14:21] squall2551337: Arcanis sends his elemental earthgliding to the other side of the door on the hill
[14:21] judson256: Heinrich follows, taking up position with the rest of the party 10 feet from the door"
[14:22] ForSovietRussia: Another large pair of stone doors is set into the hillside. These are flanked by a pair of columns carved to resemble skeletal warriors in full plate armor, their visored helmets open to reveal their leering skulls. The doors are unadorned except for two stone handles, although gouge marks indicate that heavy tools dealt some damage to the doors in the past.
[14:22] ForSovietRussia: Pinafer finds no traps, but he does find that the door is securely locked.
[14:22] ForSovietRussia: Most likely locked from the inside.
[14:22] Laharl01: "No traps, but it's locked up tight from the inside."
[14:22] judson256: "Have the elemental see if it can unlock it, otherwise we'll have to knock it down'
[14:23] ForSovietRussia: for the map, over on the left, just draw a set of double doors in a cliff face
[14:23] theonecag: "How about is Cali. Think you can take the door?"
[14:24] L17713ANGRYM4N: Cali cracks his knuckles. "We're about to find out."
[14:25] theonecag: Jorvan eye's the skeletons. "Doesn't look like the practice of any goodly church I've ever seen."
[14:26] L17713ANGRYM4N: (HTML <a href="(Link: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519658/)http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519658/">1d20+5=22</a>)
[14:26] squall2551337: "Nay, me neither"
[14:26] Laharl01: "Nor I."
[14:26] L17713ANGRYM4N: (Strength check)
[14:26] ForSovietRussia: Cali struggles against the doors and manages to move them slightly, but they remain closed.
[14:27] judson256: "As I suspected. Arcanissearth, try to burn through the hinges on either side"
[14:27] L17713ANGRYM4N: "Damn. Those are some mighty heavy doors."
[14:27] theonecag: "Arcanissearch. How about some acid?"
[14:27] squall2551337: "Let me give it a go
[14:27] theonecag: "Cali, you might want to step aside."
[14:27] L17713ANGRYM4N: He obliges
[14:27] squall2551337: "Aye, I'd suggest it"
[14:28] squall2551337: Arcanissearth walks up to the south side edge of the door, takes in a deep breath, and releases a platinum stream of energy from his lungs. (Breath weapon type Acid)
[14:30] squall2551337: he then releases a splatter of acid at the edge as well
[14:30] ForSovietRussia: The acid breath scorches the stone doors but doesn't seem to do much.
[14:31] ForSovietRussia: The acid splatters against the stone and scorches it some more
[14:31] theonecag: "Arcanissearth. Focus on the corners for a bit, an then let Cali have another go."
[14:33] ForSovietRussia: After about half a minute of acidifying the stone, the door falls inwards.
[14:34] squall2551337: "well, they know we're here now."
[14:34] Laharl01: "Indeed. Shall we?"
[14:35] ForSovietRussia: The doors fall inwards with a deafening CRASH.
[14:35] ForSovietRussia: Perception cehcks
[14:35] ForSovietRussia: *checks
[14:35] Laharl01: (Link: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519668/)(34)
[14:36] judson256: 17
[14:36] L17713ANGRYM4N: <a href="(Link: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519670/)http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519670/">1d20+15=28</a>
[14:36] squall2551337: (Link: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519665/
)http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519665/
[14:36] squall2551337: 12
[14:37] ForSovietRussia: As the door fell, Pinafer and Cali heard the 'squish' sound signifying that something organic had been crushed underneath the door.
[14:37] Laharl01: "There was something right behind the door. Guess not anymore..."
[14:37] L17713ANGRYM4N: "Heh heh. Sounds like something was waiting for us."
[14:38] L17713ANGRYM4N: "Anyone care to find out what?"
[14:38] theonecag: "Let's hope that's what it was."
[14:38] ForSovietRussia: A 10-foot wide hallway of stone runs back into the hillside as far as you can see. Right in front of you, five dead drow, two female and three male, lie in the mouth of the tunnel. They have been stripped of arms and armor, but each still wears a black tabard emblazoned with a silver spiderweb insignia. The air here smells strongly of death.
[14:39] ForSovietRussia: Sunlight only illuminates the first 15' of the hallway.
[14:39] L17713ANGRYM4N: "Maybe we have our answer. These... people?... seem to have had a disagreement with somebody."
[14:39] ForSovietRussia: The drow appear to have been killed by small crossbow bolts.
[14:40] Laharl01: "Killed by other drow. I've spent long enough in the Underdark to recognize their handiwork. Shall we continue?"
[14:40] L17713ANGRYM4N: "So that's a drow then. Hm."
[14:40] ForSovietRussia: About 30' in on the left hand side is an indentation in the stone wall that appears to be a door.
[14:41] theonecag: "Let's move." Jorvan says, stepping in and beginning to make his way down the hall.
[14:42] Laharl01: Pinfaer examines the door. (Link: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519673/)(Perception 31)
[14:43] ForSovietRussia: Pinafer finds no traps on the door and it does not appear to be locked.
[14:43] Laharl01: "No traps on this door and it doesn't seem locked."
[14:44] theonecag: "Let's have the elemental open it."
[14:45] squall2551337: "Alright, time to shine, tiny"
[14:45] squall2551337: tiny the earth elemental earthglides to the other side, and opens the door
[14:45] ForSovietRussia: This wide hallway extends about 40 feet into the darkness before ending in what looks like a small crypt, though there is no sarcophagus. Two alcoves branch off from each side of the hall. These are also apparently empty, except for a thick coating of dust.
[14:47] squall2551337: "Alright, let's try down this way I guess?
[14:47] squall2551337: *arcanissearth is whispering*
[14:47] judson256: "Aye, let us continue on the main route."
[14:47] Laharl01: Pinfaer nods and walks out back down the hall.
[14:47] theonecag: "Sounds good." Jorvan agrees, moving in that direction
[14:48] L17713ANGRYM4N: Cali follows
[14:50] ForSovietRussia: Around the corner, you can see that the hall continues until it descends, at which point you cannot see any further. To your left, there is a door that was obviously once plastered shut, but there is now a wide crack in the plaster, however the door remains closed. About 20' onwards, on your right, you can see another door.
[14:50] theonecag: "Let's check the door."
[14:51] Laharl01: Pinfaer examines both doors. (Link: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519673/)(http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519673/)
[14:50] L17713ANGRYM4N: "Which one?"
[14:55] ForSovietRussia: Pinafer finds nothing out of the ordinary on the near door. As he examines the second door, he accidentally brushes against it, at which point a black aura of necromantic energy envelops the man-ape.
[14:55] ForSovietRussia: Fortitude Save
[14:55] Laharl01: (Link: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519673/)(Fort 24)
[15:01] ForSovietRussia: Pinafer notices that the door that just damaged him is plastered shut.
[15:01] ForSovietRussia: He is also sure that the trap that just damaged him auto-resets.
[15:01] judson256: "Arcanissearth, destroy the door while i heal pinfaer"
[15:01] Laharl01: Pinfaer screams as the negative energy washes over him, then pants heavily, clearly hurt pretty badly. "I'd...rather not...deal with that again."
[15:01] squall2551337: "Kill it with Fire."
[15:01] judson256: Heinrich then casts two Cure Light Wounds spells on the Pinfaer
[15:02] judson256: 17 hp cured
[15:02] squall2551337: arcaniss says while he lobs an acid ball at the door while it errupts in fire
[15:02] theonecag: Jorvan moves over to the inspect the plastered door (can wait until after the "Slaying Door" situation).
[15:02] Laharl01: "Thanks."
[15:05] ForSovietRussia: The blasts of magic slam into the door, scorching and pitting it.
[15:06] ForSovietRussia: SUDDENLY
[15:08] ForSovietRussia: A ghostly head slides out from the door, its horrific gaze glaring at the assembled adventurers.
[15:08] theonecag: "KILL IT FIRE!"
[15:08] ForSovietRussia: Her mouth opens and she emits a terrible wailing sound.
[15:08] ForSovietRussia: ROLL FOR INITIATIVE
[15:09] Laharl01: (Link: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519673/)(10)
[15:09] judson256: 10
[15:09] theonecag: (17)
[15:09] L17713ANGRYM4N: (Link: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519696/)http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519696/
[15:17] squall2551337: "Killing with fire commander". Arcanissearth states as he lets loose a Fire blast, and a lightning bolt at the apparition ((Link: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519703/)17 Fire, 14 Electric, Ref DC 21 for half on each)
[15:18] squall2551337: he finishes his round casting Shield on himself
[15:19] ForSovietRussia: The ghost dodges the firery blast, but the lightning bolt hits it square.
[15:19] ForSovietRussia: *square on
[15:22] theonecag: Jorvan surges towards the door, deftly sheathing his greatsword while bring out his longsword (move action + quick draw). Upon reaching the head of the ghost, he cries "Purple Lightining Strike" (standard action maneuver, full power attack)
[15:24] theonecag: (atks: 25, 30 (nat 20); dmg 30 +13 electric, 34 + 9 electric) (subject to miss chance)
[15:28] ForSovietRussia: Jorvan's first hit appears to pass clean through the horrific head, but his second blow cleaves into the transparent visage.
[15:34] L17713ANGRYM4N: Cali moves up to the ghost and attacks.Attack: (Link: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519723/)1d20+18">http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519723/">1d20+18 Damage:(Link: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519724/)1d10+7=11">http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519724/">1d10+7=11 +4 acid; subject to miss chance
[15:34] ForSovietRussia: Cali's blow passes clean through the ghosts's leering visage.
[15:37] L17713ANGRYM4N: second attack: (Link: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519729/)1d20+13=29">http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519729/">1d20+13=29 damage: (Link: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519730/)1d10+7=14">http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519730/">1d10+7=14 +3 acid, subject to miss chance
[15:37] ForSovietRussia: Cali's next blow also passes through the ghost, which cackles maniacally.
[15:39] Laharl01: Pinfaer thinks for a second, and steps over to the ghost (moving E of Scott, covering 10 feet) and swings his sword at the ghost.
[15:40] Laharl01: (Attack: 16, damage: 10, subject to miss chance)
[15:57] ForSovietRussia: Pinafer's swing misses the ghost completely.
[15:57] judson256: Heinrich switches stances to Ironguard's Glare, then moves up and smites the ghost with the power of a falling avalanch
[15:59] judson256: (Elder Mountain Hammer, 31 to hit, 53 damage)
[16:01] ForSovietRussia: The blow swings clean through the ghost, with no effect at all. It does however collide with the door, shattering it.
[16:01] ForSovietRussia: (no, the trap does not trigger)
[16:02] ForSovietRussia: The ghost lets loose a terrible moan as it reaches towards Jorvan with its translucent hand. (Everyone make will saves)
[16:02] theonecag: (19, mettle)
[16:02] judson256: 20
[16:03] Laharl01: ((Link: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519673/)http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519673/ = 25)
[16:03] L17713ANGRYM4N: (Link: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519753/)1d20+3=17">http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519753/">1d20+3=17
[16:03] squall2551337: (Link: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519752/)17 Will
[16:04] ForSovietRussia: The horrible moaning sound echoes inside Arcaniss's and Cali's heads, filling them with dread fear. (Both of them are Panicked for 5 rounds. both of you make sanity checks too)
[16:06] squall2551337: (Link: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519755/)Sanity check with a 54 Sanity score
[16:06] ForSovietRussia: The ghost's hand reaches into Jorvan's head, the spectral appendage causing a feeling a cold and arthritis to emanate through his body.
[16:06] theonecag: (26, mettle)
[16:07] ForSovietRussia: (15 damage, penetrates DR)
[16:07] ForSovietRussia: (unless you are somehow immune to magical aging)
[16:07] ForSovietRussia: (wait, NM, forgot about mettle)
[16:07] ForSovietRussia: (no damage)
[16:09] ForSovietRussia: (Arcanis takes 5 points of Sanity damage)
[16:10] theonecag: "Explosion!" (full attack)
[16:11] ForSovietRussia: (Cali takes 10 points of sanity damage)
[16:12] theonecag: ((full PA) atk: 28, 22; dmg 33+5 fire, 35+6 fire)
[16:13] ForSovietRussia: Jorvan's first swing collides with the ghosts's now-exposed midsection, tearing a wound in its incorporeal form. The second swing passes cleanly through.
[16:15] Laharl01: Pinfaer swings his sword at the ghost, once, then again, hoping to end the supernatural menace. (Attack rolls: 23, 28 (threat): (Link: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519777/)http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519777/)
[16:16] Laharl01: (Damage: 8, 8)
[16:17] ForSovietRussia: The first swing cleaves through the ghosts knee, to no effect, but the second blow opens a wound in her leg.
[16:17] judson256: Heinrich opens up with a flurry of blows, trying to hack the foul thing apart
[16:18] judson256: (Full attack, rolls 35 and 18, 28 and 31 damage)
[16:19] ForSovietRussia: The first swing passes through the ghost's head, but the return swing cleaves off a section of the ghost's head. (its still up though.)
[16:20] ForSovietRussia: The ghost, its body now riddled with wounds, extends its arm towards Heinrich.
[16:21] ForSovietRussia: (I need 2 fort saves judson)
[16:22] ForSovietRussia: The ghostly arm passes through the dwarf's armor and into its body emanating a chilling feeling that stiffens his joints.
[16:22] ForSovietRussia: (44 damage)
[16:23] ForSovietRussia: (penetrates DR)
[16:23] judson256: Heinrich immediately counters some of the damage iwth a Close Wounds spell
[16:25] theonecag: Jorvan swiftly whips around, sheathing his longsword and withdrawing his greatsword. (swift to greatsword, full attack)
[16:26] theonecag: ((Full PA) atk: 27, 24; dmg: 31, 30)
[16:27] ForSovietRussia: The sword swings through the ghost's body, passing through without any effect.
[16:29] Laharl01: Pinfaer continues his sword assault. (Attacks: 27, 11. (Link: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519799/)http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519799/, Damage: 8,6. (Link: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519799/)http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519799/)
[16:31] ForSovietRussia: The ape-man's (man-ape?) sword connects with the ghost's neck, lopping off the horrid figure's head. The ghost disapparates in a non-corporeal blast of ectoplasm.
[16:32] theonecag: "Nice hit, comrade!"
[16:32] Laharl01: "Thanks. Now, back to work."
[16:32] judson256: Heinrich casts Cure Moderate Wounds on himself
[16:32] theonecag: (recharges maneuvers on next available turn)
[16:32] ForSovietRussia: (everyone gets 1600 XP)
[16:33] ForSovietRussia: (FYIL using the medium XP progression)
[16:34] Laharl01: "Arcanis, I believe you were dealing with this door. Mind continuing?"
[16:34] ForSovietRussia: (The door is gone)
[16:34] ForSovietRussia: (well, mostly gone)
[16:34] theonecag: "You guys check the room, while I go fetch our allies."
[16:35] judson256: Heinrich casts a Cure Serious Wounds spell on himself
[16:35] Laharl01: Pinfaer walks cautiously into the room, surveying it closely. ((Link: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519812/)Perc 20: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519812/)
[16:35] ForSovietRussia: This vault’s most prominent feature is a large stone statue of a regal-looking woman dressed in a long, elegant gown. Her pose is commanding, and her presence is imposing even in stone as she stares imperiously toward the door. Two doors behind her and two doors flanking her lead out from this antechamber. You recognize that the statue looks like the ghost you just fought.
[16:37] Laharl01: Pinfaer starts examining the doors for traps and locks, expecting the party to go through at least one of them. (Perception: 32, 22, 33, 27 (Link: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519814/)http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2519814/)
[16:38] squall2551337: Arcanissearth creates a earth elemental and sends it earthgliding to the other side to see if there are any other creatures on the other side of each of the doors
[16:39] ForSovietRussia: Pinafer finds no further traps in the room. The doors leading into the other rooms are not locked.
[16:39] ForSovietRussia: Arcaniss's earth elemental reports back that there are no creatures in the other rooms.
[16:40] squall2551337: "Well, it appears that we're alone for now
[16:40] theonecag: Jorvan starts opening doors.
[16:40] ForSovietRussia: Each crypt contains a body.
[16:41] ForSovietRussia: They appear to be nobles of some sorts, evidently from an ancient time judging by the decay of their remains.
[16:42] Laharl01: Pinfaer takes a quick look inside each crypt to see if there's anything useful.
[16:42] theonecag: "Hey!"
[16:42] theonecag: "Leave the dead be!"
[16:42] ForSovietRussia: Most of the items that were interred with the dead have decayed.
[16:42] theonecag: "No need to stir anything else up."
[16:42] Laharl01: "Sure thing. They've got nothing anyway."
[16:42] ForSovietRussia: However, you can see that one of them has a ring and another has a belt that are still intact
[16:43] Laharl01: "Never mind on that. Anybody got identification spells?"
[16:43] theonecag: "I signed up to kill drow, not to rob graves."
[16:44] squall2551337: "Not prepared today no'
[16:44] L17713ANGRYM4N: "Not like there's a great deal to rob. THat looks to be about it."
[16:44] theonecag: "Then let it be. Knowing the Drow, they'll be plenty well armed."
[16:45] ForSovietRussia: The belt is leather and has a platinum buckle set with 2 small black pearls.
[16:45] ForSovietRussia: The ring is gold and has a small emerald set in it.
[16:45] L17713ANGRYM4N: "I'll have to take your word for it. As far as we know, we have no drow where I'm from, so I know little about them."
[16:47] squall2551337: "well then I guess it's time to move on down the main hall, team."
[16:47] L17713ANGRYM4N: "Agreed"
[16:48] theonecag: "As it would." Jorvan agreed, stepping out of the room.
[16:50] Laharl01: After the others have stepped out of the room, Pinfaer grabs the belt and ring from the corpse and follows them.
[16:51] Laharl01: "Shall we try the other door?"
[16:52] theonecag: "Why not."
[16:52] L17713ANGRYM4N: "I'd rather not. If this room was any indication, it's just going to be another guardian of the ancient dead that poses no threat as long as we leave it alone."
[16:53] squall2551337: "I choose you Rocky!"
[16:53] L17713ANGRYM4N: "Better to stay focused on the task at hand."
[16:53] judson256: "I agree. If we cannot find the drow along the main path we can always come back and explore it."
[16:53] squall2551337: Arcanissearth summons another earth elemental to attempt to open the southern door