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King Uther 05-02-06, 01:56 AM	This is a Quest for Zevox, Book5, MitzaVolchenko, and DSugui. If you are not them or me, please post any comments in the Tavern. This will be a 2-week, uncustomary quest. Enjoy the RP. Questlog: Week 1: Armed the slaves, prepared for battle. Week 2: Sealed the gate and destroyed the fortress. Items used(refunded at end):
King Uther 05-02-06, 01:58 AM	Asran's sheet: Archdevil Asran I shall find a way to purge this taint from my blood. Male Half-Fiend [Human base] Medium Outsider Lawful Evil Ranger 1/Fighter 2 (LA +4) [ECL 7] XP/TNL: 21,725/28,000 [15,500 start + 4,125 fights + 2,700 quests] Height 7’2’’, Weight 204 lbs, Age 259 (Ageless) Fiend of the EAST HABARI TRADE COMPANY (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=501159) [9% Tax] “Deity”: Mephistopheles (Lord of the Eighth Layer of Hell, Cania) Activities this week: Fighting in the arena and teaching Wrath "guard". STR...22 [+6]...(10 pts) [16, +4 racial, +2 enh] DEX...16 [+3]...(4 pts) [12, +4 racial] CON...18 [+4]...(10 pts) [16, +2 racial] INT....10 [+0]...(0 pts) [8, +2 racial] WIS...14 [+2]...(6 pts) CHA...16 [+3]...(6 pts) [14, +2 racial] Hit Points: 31 [3 HD] [8 + (5.5*2)Ftr + (4*3)con] AC 20 [+3dex, +6armor, +1natural], Touch 13, Flat 17 [+6 Mithral Breastplate (+1)] Initiative: +3 [3dex] BAB/Grap: +3/+9 [+3bab, +6str] Speed 30ft, Fly 30ft (Average) Saves: Fort +9 [2rng +3ftr +4con] Refl +5 [2rng +0ftr +3dex] Will +2 [0rng +0ftr +2wis] Attacks: “Hell’s Bleeder” (+1 Battleaxe) +10 melee, 1d8+7 [20/x3] [3bab, +6str, +1enh] Claw (secondary) +7 melee, 1d4+3 [20/x2] [3bab, +6str, -2secondary] Bite +7 melee, 1d6+3 [20/x2] [3bab, +6str, -2secondary] Full Attack: Battleaxe + Claw (secondary) + Bite “Cania’s Icicle” (Masterwork Composite Longbow (str+6)) +7 ranged, 1d8+6 [20/x3] [3bab, +3dex, +1MW] “Hell’s Cleaver” (+1 Adamantine Greataxe) +9 melee, 1d12+10 [20/x3] [2bab, +6str, +1enh] Full Attack: Greataxe + Bite Masterwork Cold Iron Battleaxe +10 melee, 1d8+6 [20/x3] [3bab, +6str, +1MW] Masterwork Silver Battleaxe +10 melee, 1d8+5 [20/x3] [3bab, +6str, +1MW] Full Attack: Battleaxe + Claw (secondary) + Bite Claw +9 melee, 1d4+6 [20/x2] [3bab, +6str] Full Attack: Claw x2 + Bite Bite (primary) +9, 1d6+6 [20/x2] [Generally used in grapple] [3bab, +6str] Sunder “Hell’s Bleeder” (+1 Battleaxe) +14, 1d8+7. [+3 damage when held 2-handed] [3bab, +6str, +1enh, +4Improved Sunder] “Hell’s Cleaver” (+1 Adamantine Greataxe) +18, 1d12+10. [3bab, +6str, +1enh, +4Two-handed, +4Improved Sunder] Conditional Attack Modifiers: +2 damage melee and ranged vs Humans. +3 damage melee Smite Good. +2 attack and x2 damage melee Diving Charge. +1 to 3 damage (doubled with two-handed weapons) and -1 to 3 attack melee Power Attack. - 1 damage ranged w/ silver arrows. Feats: Multiattack [Human bonus] Track [Ranger bonus] Power Attack [1st level] Improved Sunder [Fighter 1] Blind-Fight [Fighter 2] Hover [3rd level] Human Racial +4 Skill points 1st level Bonus Feat 1st level +1 Skill Point per level Favored Class: Any (Fighter) Half-Fiend Racial (Template) Ability score bonuses: +4str, +4dex, +2con, +2int, +2cha. Claw and Bite weapons (treated as magical for damage reduction purposes) Natural Armor +1 Fly at base land speed (average maneuverability). Outsider type Smite Good 1/day (Extra damage equal to HD on melee attack against good creature) Spell-like Abilities: Darkness 3/day [CL 3], Desecrate 1/day [CL 3] Darkvision 60ft Immune Poison Resist 10 Acid, Cold, Electricity, and Fire Damage Reduction 5/magic Spell Resistance 10+HD Level Adjustment +4 Ranger Class Favored Enemy Humanoid (Human) (+2 bonus on damage rolls and bluff, sense motive, listen, spot, and survival checks vs humans) Track (bonus feat) Wild Empathy (Like diplomacy, but on Animals. Add Ranger level and charisma bonus) Fighter Class Proficient w/ all simple and martial weapons, all armor, all shields. Bonus Feat 1st level. Bonus Feat 2nd level. Special Abilities: Smite Good 1/day (Extra damage equal to HD on melee attack against good creature) Spell-like Abilities: Darkness 3/day [CL 3], Desecrate 1/day [CL 3] Darkvision 60ft Immune Poison Resist 10 Acid, Cold, Electricity, and Fire Damage Reduction 5/magic Spell Resistance 13 Favored Enemy Humanoid (Human) (+2 bonus on damage rolls and bluff, sense motive, listen, spot, and survival checks vs humans) Wild Empathy (Like diplomacy, but on Animals. Add Ranger level and charisma bonus.) Skills (28 Ranger, 6 Fighter): +3 Bluff [0rnks, +3cha] [+2 vs humans] +11 Handle Animal [6rnks, +3cha, +2circumstance] [2Rng, 4Ftr] +6 Hide [4rnks, +3dex, -1 armor penalty] [4rng] +2 Knowledge (Religion) [2rnks, +0int] [4rngcc] +6 Listen [4rnks, +2wis] [4rng] [+2 vs humans] +6 Move Silently [4 rnks, +3dex, -1 armor penalty] [4rng] +8 Profession (Torturer) [4rnks, +2wis, +2circumstance (MW Torturer’s Tools)] [4rng] [Make money: (10+8)*7 = 126 gp] +2 Sense Motive [0rnks, +2wis] [+2 vs humans] +6 Spot [4rnks, +2wis] [4rng] [+2 vs humans] +2 Survival [0rnks, +2 wis] [+2 vs humans] Speaks Common, Infernal, and Abyssal. [2RngCC, 2FtrCC] Buffs and Prefight actions: Sharpen Hell’s Bleeder and Hell’s Cleaver. Bring Wrath and Malice, Hell's Furies. Equipment: “Cania’s Chill Ward” (+1 Mithral Breastplate) [15 lbs][5,200 gp] [armor penalty -1, max dex 5, light armor] “Hell’s Bleeder” (+1 Battleaxe) [6 lbs][2,010 gp] “Hell’s Cleaver” (+1 Adamantine Greataxe) [12 lbs][3,020 gp] “Cania’s Icicle" (Masterwork Composite Longbow (Str+6)) [3 lbs][1,000 gp] Masterwork Cold Iron Battleaxe [6 lbs][620 gp] Masterwork Silver Battleaxe [6 lbs][400 gp] Gauntlets of Ogre Power +2 [4 lbs][4,000 gp] Quiver with 100 arrows [3 lbs per 20][1 gp per 20] - 40 Cold Iron arrows [3 lbs per 20][2 gp per 20] - 40 Silver arrows [3 lbs per 20][3 gp per 20] Mephistopheles’ Seal [1 lb][25 gp] [Treat as Silver Unholy Symbol] Belt Pouch (Miscellaneous Items) [1/2 lb][1 gp] Miscellaneous Items in Belt Pouch Wand of Cure Light Wounds [39 charges] [CL 1st] [.1 lb][750 gp] 2x Potion of Shield of Faith +2 [CL 1st] [.1 lbs each][50 gp each] 2x Oil of Magic Weapon [CL 1st] [.1 lbs each][50 gp each] 2x Potion of Protection from Good [CL 1st] [.1 lbs each][50 gp each] 2x Potion of Protection from Evil [CL 1st] [.1 lbs each][50 gp each] Masterwork Whistle [1 lb][50 gp] Strange Holy Symbol [Quest Item (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=8744815&postcount=16)] Psionic Tattoos 2x Tattoo of Force Screen [ML 1st] [0 lbs][100 gp each] Allies and Equipment "Wrath", Hell's Fury [Quested (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=605220)][Handle animal Dire Bat ally] "Malice", Hell's Fury [Quested (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=605220)][Handle animal Dire Bat ally] Equipment at Home: Gold: 598 gp Masterwork Torturer’s Tools [1 lbs][50 gp] Miscellaneous Statistics: Encumbance: 0-173 (light), 174-346 (medium), 347-520 (heavy) Weight carried: 73 lbs Wrath, Hell's Fury Genderless Fury [Consider it a Male Dire Bat] Large Outsider (Lawful, Evil, Extraplanar) [Actually Large Animal] Lawful Evil [Technically True Neutral] CR 2 Str 17 [+3], Dex 22 [+6], Con 17 [+3], Int 2 [-4], Wis 14 [+2], Cha 6 [-2] Hit Points: 30 hp [4 HD] [(4.5*4)Animal + (3*4)con] AC 20 [–1 size, +6dex, +5natural], Touch 15, Flat 14 BAB/Grap: +3/+10 [3bab, +3str, +4size] Space/Reach: 10ft/5ft Speed: 20ft, Fly 40ft (good) Saves: Fort +7 [4Animal, +3con] Refl +10 [4Animal, +6dex] Will +6 [4Animal, +2wis] Attacks: Bite +5 melee, 1d8+4 [20/x2] [3bab, +3str, -1size] Conditional Attack Modifiers +2 attack x2 damage Diving Charge. Feats: Alertness [1 HD] Stealthy [3 HD] Special Abilities: Blindsense 40ft (A Hell's Fury uses echolocation to pinpoint creatures within 40 feet. Opponents still have total concealment against the Fury unless it can actually see them.) Tricks: Defend (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=8799174), Attack (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=8841720), Heel, Seek. [Note: Tricks not linked were taught via NPC services. See Past Expenditures for date and price.] Skills: (7 Animal) +4 Hide [0rnks, +6dex, +2stealthy, -4size] +12 Listen* [4rnks, +2wis, +2alterness, +4racial] [4Animal] +11 Move Silently [3rnks, +6dex, +2stealthy] [3Animal] +8 Spot* [0rnks, +2wis, +2alterness, +4racial] *Racial bonus to Listen and Spot lost if blindsense is negated. [b]Malice, Hell's Fury Genderless Fury [Consider it a Female Dire Bat] Large Outsider (Lawful, Evil, Extraplanar) [Actually Large Animal] Lawful Evil [Technically True Neutral] CR 2 Str 17 [+3], Dex 22 [+6], Con 17 [+3], Int 2 [-4], Wis 14 [+2], Cha 6 [-2] Hit Points: 30 hp [4 HD] [(4.5*4)Animal + (3*4)con] AC 20 [–1 size, +6dex, +5natural], Touch 15, Flat 14 BAB/Grap: +3/+10 [3bab, +3str, +4size] Space/Reach: 10ft/5ft Speed: 20ft, Fly 40ft (good) Saves: Fort +7 [4Animal, +3con] Refl +10 [4Animal, +6dex] Will +6 [4Animal, +2wis] Attacks: Bite +5 melee, 1d8+4 [20/x2] [3bab, +3str, -1size] Conditional Attack Modifiers +2 attack x2 damage Diving Charge. Feats: Alertness [1 HD] Stealthy [3 HD] Special Abilities: Blindsense 40ft (A Hell's Fury uses echolocation to pinpoint creatures within 40 feet. Opponents still have total concealment against the Fury unless it can actually see them.) Tricks: Attack (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=8907363), Heel, Defend, Seek (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=8962425&postcount=543). [Note: Tricks not linked were taught via NPC services. See Past Expenditures for date and price.] Skills: (7 Animal) +4 Hide [0rnks, +6dex, +2stealthy, -4size] +12 Listen* [4rnks, +2wis, +2alterness, +4racial] [4Animal] +11 Move Silently [3rnks, +6dex, +2stealthy] [3Animal] +8 Spot* [0rnks, +2wis, +2alterness, +4racial] *Racial bonus to Listen and Spot lost if blindsense is negated. Common Knowledge: Asran is an imposing figure. His skin is almost pure red and full of scaly ridges. Two large, ebony horns curve upward from his head. His huge bat-wings are usually folded at his sides and back in a manner that makes them appear as a crimson cape. He wears twin gauntlets specially designed to fit his claws and yet maintain their use, and he almost never removes his armor, a specially designed suit known as "Cania's Chill Ward" which appears as a glimmering suit of ice, weighs hardly anything, and provides him excellent protection. Unlike most Half-Fiends he does not need to sleep or eat - presumably a by-product of being raised in the Hells rather than the Prime, making his Fiendish blood stronger in him than his mortal blood. His frequent sneers (some would call them “signature sneers”) display his huge canines. No mortal as of yet knows of his precise ancestry or his mission, though he admits readily enough that his father is a devil. This makes him enigmatic to most, but his obvious power and lack of qualms about killing - and worse - tends to discourage anyone from investigating him further. Despite the fact that he is obviously only a Half-Fiend he frequent insists on being called “Archdevil”, claiming the title is his right by his heritage. Few see any point in contesting this, and fewer have lived to boast of doing so. He views his mortal blood as a taint, one which he actively seeks ways to remove from his body. He carries a silver symbol given to him by his father bearing his father’s seal, but shows it to mortals only when absolutely necessary (meaning few have seen it, and most who have are dead). [i]Asran is the bastard son of the Archdevil Mephistopheles, the Lord of the Eighth. He was the product of his father’s brief desire for pleasure when on a “vacation” to the Prime. Once his father had learned via an imp spy that the woman he had been with had borne a Half-Fiend son (not but a month after his birth), however, the mighty Archdevil decided that such a tool was too potentially useful to pass up, and he immediately journeyed back to the Prime and slew the woman, taking Asran back to Hell with him. Raised in the unceasing and intricate politics of the Hells, Asran has an acute mind. He frequently shadowed his father during his youth to learn more of the politics of the Hells. He was further trained in the art of combat as extensively as he could, on occasions even being sent off to skirmishes of the Blood War. This is what Mephistopheles thinks of as “sharpening the tool”, for his father intends to one day place Asran as Lord of the Seventh layer of Hell once he managed to remove Baalzebub from that position, then consolidate the power of his layer, his son’s, and Archduke Dispater’s into another rebellion against Asmodeus. Asran knows nothing of this, however. He has only one desire burning in his mind: to purge the human “taint” from his blood and ascend to the status of a full Archdevil, which his human blood denies him. He still forces others to refer to him by the title, however, since it is his birthright as the son of Mephistopheles (though of course he isn’t fool enough to demand that any Devil more powerful than he use it). Recently, Asran has been sent to the Prime by his father. The purposes of this are several. First, he seeks to find a method to purge the human blood from his veins – for this his father advised that he study the arts of the “mortal fiends” (which actually has as much to do with Mephistopheles wishing to further his martial training as it does with his wishing for his son to achieve the status of a true Archdevil [which in truth he does not expect him to accomplish]). Second, he is to gather information on a mortal organization that has caught his father’s interest of late – the East Habari Trade Company. His father advised Asran to join them at first opportunity, and he is to spy on them and determine if they are worthy of his time. Mephistopheles intends to use them as a forward base and allies for one of his greatest aspirations – the conquest of the Prime Material Plane (though as he intends to do this only after killing Baalzebub, unseating Asmodeus, and subjugating the Abyss, it is unlikely that this will happen anytime within the next few… ages, really). Third, he is to seek out mortals who may be able to aid in causing the death of Baalzebub or Asmodeus – though Asran has great doubts that any such mortals exist. Fourth, he is to extinguish the life of any celestials he meets, for rumor has come to the Hells that some of the Seven Heavens are beginning to take an interest in the Prime again, and Mephistopheles wishes to discourage them from this as much as possible. Default Tactics None – Tactics sent individually. Fights Results: (tot. 4,125 xp) ECL 6 1: Vs Aeryll Nalladar vs The White Hand (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=8799174); MindWandererB, TheMagister: Loss [3rd place] [+600 xp] [+666 gold] - The Druid's spell caught me off-guard. Never again. Of course, the Paladin hid like the coward he was. 2: The Harvester (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=8841720), Caterane: Loss [+600 xp] [+667 gp] - What is he doing here?! 3: Marcus Tallfellow (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=8907363), Macbrea Win [+1,575 xp] [+1,750 gp] - The Gnome was wise to try and hide, but Wrath's keen senses prevented him from doing so forever. Without his weapons he proved no challenge. 4: Sola Nicous (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=8962425&postcount=543), Erithmu: Win [+1,350 xp] [+1,500 gp] - The foolish leader of the EYE should have known better than to try and face the son of an Archdevil. All his stealth and archery skill came to naught against the combined assault of Wrath, Malice, and myself. Quest Results: (tot. 2,700 xp) 1: Miniquest: A Preying Faith (EL 5) (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=597144), King Uther: Success [+1,200 xp] [+1,708 gp] - The Trueblade Cleric proved weak without his weapon, and the Gnome was all to easy to convince. The EHTC's mission is fulfilled, and I can begin work on my father's - and my own. 2: Miniquest: Evil Spreads it's Wings (El 5) (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=605220), King Uther: Success [+1,500 xp] [+1,708 gp] - Two Clerics sought to banish the Furies back to the Hells, but they were but a meal for my servants. Thier aid will prove useful in the coming events, especially if Virgo's words prove true. Past Expenditures (tot. 20,711 gp): 13,500 gp Start + 1,708 gp Miniquest: A Preying Faith (EL 5) + 1,708 gp Miniquest: Evil Spreads it's Wings (EL 5) + 666 gp Fight 1 + 160 gp Masterwork Greataxe + 667 gp Fight 2 + 1,750 gp Fight 3 + 1,500 gp Fight 4 21,659 gp total Expenses on 2/12/2006 (Creation) - 5,200 gp +1 Mithral Breastplate - 4,000 gp Gauntlets of Ogre Power +2 - 2,010 gp +1 Battleaxe - 1,000 gp Masterwork Composite Longbow (str+6) - 750 gp Wand of Cure Light Wounds - 320 gp Masterwork Greataxe - 2 gp Quiver w/ 40 arrows - 25 gp Silver Unholy Symbol - 1 gp Belt Pouch - 100 gp Tatoo of Force Screen - 50 gp Masterwork Torturer’s Tools 3/8/2006 - 200 gp 2x Tattoo of Force Screen - 200 gp 4x Potion of Shield of Faith +2 - 100 gp 2x Oil of Magic Weapon - 50 gp Masterwork Whistle 3/21/2006 - 100 gp Tattoo of Force Screen 3/22/2006 -50 gp Teach Malice "Defend" 3/38/2006 - 3,020 gp Adamantine Greataxe - 100 gp Tattoo of Force Screen 3/29/2006 - 50 gp Potion of Protection from Good - 50 gp Potion of Protection from Evil - 50 gp Teach Wrath "heel" 4/5/2006 - 50 gp Teach Malice "heel" 4/11/2006 - 50 gp Potion of Protection from Evil - 100 gp Tattoo of Force Screen - 2,000 gp Enchant Adamantine Greataxe (+1) 4/12/2006 - 50 gp Teach Wrath "seek" 4/17/2006 - 100 gp 2x Potion of Protection from Good - 50 gp Potion of Protection from Evil - 100 gp Tattoo of Force Screen - 3 gp 60 arrows - 4 gp 40 Cold Iron arrows - 6 gp 40 Silver arrows - 620 gp Masterwork Cold Iron Battleaxe - 400 gp Masterwork Silver Battleaxe 4/192006 - 50 gp Teach Malice "guard" Total Difference: 598 gp Miniquest: A Preying Faith Tattoo of Force Screen [ML 1st] [0 lbs][100 gp] 1 charge from Wand of Cure Light Wounds Miniquest: Evil Spreads it's Wings Tattoo of Force Screen [ML 1st] [0 lbs][100 gp] Potion of Shield of Faith +2 [.1 lbs][50 gp] Fight 1 Tatto of Force Screen [ML 1st] [0 lbs][100 gp] Potion of Shield of Faith +2 [.1 lbs][50 gp] Fight 2 Nothing. Fight 3 Tatto of Force Screen [ML 1st] [0 lbs][100 gp] Potion of Protection from Evil [.1 lbs][50 gp] 8 charges from Wand of Cure Light Wounds Fight 4 2 charges from Wand of Cure Light Wounds Potion of Protection from Good [.1 lbs][50 gp] Tattoo of Force Screen [ML 1st] [0 lbs][100 gp] Dronnar's sheet: Free Activity: Making money with Profession (132 gp) [b]Dronnar Darkjof "Balance is the way to perfection" [b]Member of the PSI Consortium [12% Tax] Male Half-Giant Medium Giant (Psionic) True Neutral Psychic Warrior 5; ECL 6 15,413XP/21,000XP STR 19 [+4]...(10 pts) [16, +2 racial] [+1 @4th level] DEX 12 [+1]...(6 pts) [14, -2 racial] CON 18 [+4]...(10 pts) [16, +2 racial] INT 12[+1]...(4 pts) WIS 14 [+2]...(6 pts) CHA 8 [-1]...(0 pts) Hit Points: 46 [4 HD] (8 psyw + 4.5*4 psyw + 5*4 con) AC 19 [+1 dex, +8 armor], Touch 11, Flat 18 [+4 shield (force screen)] Initiative: +1 [+1 dex] BAB/Grap: +3/+11 [+3 bab, +4 str, +4 size] Speed 20ft. [+15 ft. (skate)] Saves: Fort +8 [+4 psyw +4 con] Refl +2 [+1 psyw +1 dex] Will +3 [+1 psyw +2 wis] +2 racial vs fire spells and effects Attacks: [b]Psiblade +8 melee, 3d6+7 [19-20/x2] [+3 BAB, +4Str, +1 enhancement] +1 Large Falchion +9 melee, 2d6+7 [18-20/x2] [+3 BAB, +4 Str, +1 enhancement, +1 feat] Large Halberd +7 melee, 2d8+6 [20/x3] [+3 BAB, +4 Str] Large MW Composite (+4) Longbow +5 ranged, 2d6+4 [20/x3] [110ft range] [+3 BAB, +1 Dex, +1 enhancement] Armor Spikes +7 melee, 1d6+4 [20/x2] [+3 BAB, +4 Str] Feats: [1st lvl] Power Attack [psw 1] Psionic Weapon [psw 2] Weapon Focus (falchion) [3rd lvl] Improved Sunder [psw 5] Psionic Meditation Racial and Class Abilities: Giant type, Fire acclimated, Powerful build, Naturally psionic (2PP), Stomp [1/day; DC 10], Low-light vision Skills (24 Points PsyW): +10 Autohypnosis [6 ranks, +2 wis, +2 synergy (Concentration)] +12 Concentration [8 ranks, +4 con] +12 Profession (Lumberjack) [8 ranks, +2 wis, +2 mstwrk tools] +2 Psicraft [1 rankcc, +1 int] -4 Hide [0 ranks, +1 dex, -5 armor penalty] -4 Move Silently [0 ranks, +1 dex, -5 armor penalty] +2 Spot [0 ranks, +2 wis] +2 Listen [0 ranks, +2 wis] Speaks Common, Giant Powers Known: [3/2][ML 4] [Power Points: 14; Use: 5; Prebuff: 5] 1: Force Screen; Prescience, Offensive; Expansion 2: Dissolving Weapon; Hustle Buffs and Prefight actions: - Psionically focused - Powerstones addressed - Dissolving Weapon in the Psiblade (3 pp used) Equipment: Clothing: Travellers Outfit Armor: Masterwork Full Plate [50 lbs][1650 gp] link Weapon: Armor Spikes [10 lbs][50 gp] Weapon: Psiblade [+1 Large Deepcrystal Greatsword] [16 lbs] [quested] Weapon: +1 Large Falchion [16 lbs][2450 gp] Weapon: Large Halberd [24 lbs][20 gp] Weapon: Large Masterwork Composite (+4) Longbow [6 lbs][900 gp] Ammunition: Quiver with 35 Arrows [6 lbs][2 gp] Cognizance Crystal [1] [- lbs][1000 gp] Expendable Items: Dorje of Biofeedback [ML 1] [39 charges left] [1/4 lbs][750 gp] 1x Potion of Hide from Animals [CL 1] [2/10 lbs][100 gp] 1x Potion of Invisibility [CL 3] [1/10 lbs][300 gp] 2x Powerstone of Inertial Armor [ML 1] [- lbs][50 gp] 2x Powerstone of Precognition, Defensive [ML 2] [- lbs][100 gp] 1x Powerstone of Precognition, Offensive [ML 2] [- lbs][50 gp] 2x Powerstone of Skate [ML 2] [- lbs][100 gp] 2x Powerstone of Thicken Skin [ML 1] [- lbs][50 gp] 3x Powerstone of VigorA [ML 2] [- lbs][150 gp] 2x Powerstone of Animal Affinity [ML 4] [- lbs][400 gp] 1x Powerstone of Energy Adaptation, Specified [ML 3] [- lbs][150 gp] 1x Powerstone of Concealing Amorpha [ML 3] [- lbs][150 gp] Equipment at Home: Gold: 1751 gp Masterwork Lumberjack tools [1 lb][50 gp] Lamp, common [1 lb][1 sp] 4x Oil (1-pint flask) [4 lb][4 sp] Miscellaneous Statistics: 7'5" (~2,46m) 320 lbs Encumbrance: 0-116 (light), 117-233 (medium), 234-350 (heavy) Equipament Weight: ~129 lbs Character Background: Dronnar is quite and well mannered. When in a fight, he is the more objective possible, and never speaks in a battle more than necessary. He uses lumberjacking not only as a way to increase income, but also as trainning. His ultimate goal is to become more and more powerful, so one day he can attain perfection. Fights results: 01: vs Fjörd Thjünderbjürd (Begferdeth) [Warclone]: ......... Lost a hilarious fight [+375 XP] [+432 gp] 02: Miniquest to join the PSI Consortium [SauroGrenon]: ..... Successful [+300 XP] [+357 gp] 03: vs Kosher Mcbaggs (J3W) [Skojar]: ....................... Won a melee duel [+900 XP] [+957 gp] 04: vs Featylec Elendi (Zevox) [Kaigan]: .................... Lost a chase fight [+300 XP] [+357 gp] 05: vs Tiris (Warclone) vs War (NiQil) [FFA] [King Uther]: .. 2nd place by sheer luck of the cleric [+600 XP] [+657 gp] 06: vs Korinel (Argaud) [King Uther]: ....................... Lost an amazing ranged duel [+300 XP] [+357 gp] 07: vs Merchea Hagglus (Skojar) [Gonbow]: ................... Won Killed in one hit. [+900 XP] [+957 gp] [Level UP!] 08: vs Korinel (Argaud) [MysticMonk2005]: ................... Won! Everything that goes up, comes down. [+1500 XP] [+1705 gp] 09: vs KazzzAHM (Pittbull) [Gonbow]: ........................ Lost due some kind of communication problem [+500 XP] [+638 gp] 10: vs Tan (Book5) [MindWandererB]: ......................... Won! Killed in one hit. [+1750 XP] [+1971 gp] [Level UP!] Quests results: 1: Reforging the Psiblade [SauroGrenom]: Successful [Quest Reward: Psiblade] [+4788 XP] [+750 gp] [Level UP!] Past Expenditures (total 1965 gp, 5 sp): Feb 1st (Fight 3): 1 charge dorje of Biofeedback Feb 8th (Fight 4): 1 charge dorje of Biofeedback; 1 Tatoo of Skate (100 gp); 3 arrows Feb 15th (Fight 5): 1 charge dorje of Biofeedback Mar 1st (Fight 6): 2 charges dorje of Biofeedback; 1 Tatoo of Skate (100 gp); 1 potion Cure Light Wounds (50 gp); 31 arrows (1 gp) Mar 8th (Fight 7): 1 charge dorje of Biofeedback Sold 2x tattoo of Skate (net:100 gp) (loss: 100 gp) Sold 3x Potion of Cure Light Wounds (net: 75 gp) (loss: 75 gp) Mar 15th (Quest 1): 1 charge dorje of Biofeedback, 23 arrows (1 gp) Mar 22th (Quest 1): 1 charge dorje of Biofeedback, 1 powerstone of Offensive Precognition [ML 2] (50 gp) Mar 29th (Quest 1): 1 charge dorje of Biofeedback, 3 powerstones of Vigor [ML 2] (150 gp) Apr 5th (Fight 8): 1 potion of Invisibility (300 gp), 1 powerstone of Thicken Skin (25 gp), 1 powerstone of Animal Affinity (200 gp), 2 powerstones of Vigor (100 gp), 1 powerstone of Offensive Precognition (50 gp), 1 powerstone of Deffensive Precognition (50 gp), 2 charges of dorje of Biofeedback, 8 arrows (1 gp) Sold Longbow (net: 37 gp, 5 sp) (loss: 37 gp, 5 sp) Apr 19th (Fight 10): 1 potion of Invisibility (300 gp), 1 powerstone of Inertial Armor (25 gp), 1 powerstone of Animal Affinity (200 gp), 1 potion of Hide from Animals (50 gp)
King Uther 05-02-06, 02:04 AM	Zwei's sheet: Zwei und'Vierzig http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v694/uninvitedtruth/Zweipic.jpg Free Action=earn 65gp dancing Guild EHTC (13%) Zwei stands right at five feet and masses less than an elf. She has dusky skin and a shaved head with single long braid of coarse black hair stemming from the crown. She sports two very sharp horns from her brow and displays prominent sharp canines when she smiles. Her dark eyes glow slightly red when in shadows. Female Tiefling Medium Outsider (Native) LN Monk 4 (ECL 5) 11,832 STR...14 [+2]...(6pts) DEX...21 [+5]...(16pts+1 (4th lvl) Racial +2 CON...12 [+1]...(4pts) INT....14 [+2]...(4pts) Racial +2 WIS...14 [+2]...(6pts) CHA...6 [-2]...(0pts) Racial-2 Hit Points: 25.5 [3d8 HD] 8+13.5+4con AC 17 [+5dex, +0size, +2wis], Touch 17, Flat 12 [+4 Armor (Tattoo Inertial Armor), +4 shield (Tattoo Force Shield), +1 Dodge] AC Modifiers: +3 on defensive, +6 full defensive (Tumble), +4 vs. AoO's for mvmnt (Mobility) Initiative: +5 [+5dex,] BAB/Grap: +3/+5 +3bab, +2str] Speed 40 Saves: Fort +5 [+4 Monk +1con ] Refl +9 [+4 Monk +5dex ] [Evasion] Will +8 [+4 Monk +2wis] Attacks: Unarmed Strike +5 melee, 1d6+1, 20/x2 +1 Light Crossbow +9 ranged, 1d8+1, 19-20/x2 Range 80' Flurry of Blows Unarmed Strike +3/+3 melee, 1d6+1, 20/x2 Combat Modifiers: Flurry of Blows -2/-2 Attack Feats: Improved Unarmed Strike [Monk 1] Stunning Fist [Monk 1](DC 13) Evasion [Monk 2] Deflect Arrow [Monk 2] Dodge [1st Level] Mobility [3rd level] Racial and Class Abilities: Darkness Once per day (caster level equal to class levels) Skill Bonuses: +2 Bluff, +2 Hide Resistances: +5 Cold, electricity, fire Flurry of Blows Still Mind +2 vs. enchanment spells and effects Ki Strike treat unarmed as magical Slow Fall 20' negates first 20' of falling damage when in reach of wall Skills (42 Points Monk): +14 Hide [+7Monk +5(DEX) +2 Racial][7 Ranks] +12 Move Silently [+7Monk +5 (DEX) ][7 Ranks] +12 Tumble [+7Monk +5(DEX) ][7 Ranks] +03 Perform (dance) [+5Monk -2(CHA)][5 Ranks](65gp earn) +09 Spot [+7Monk+2(WIS)][7 Ranks] +09 Listen [+7Monk +2(WIS)][7 Ranks] +07 Escape Artist +2Monk, +5(DEX)[2 Rank] Speaks: Common, Infernal, Elven, and Draconic Buffs and Prefight Actions: None Equipment: Red Monk's Outfit [0 lbs][free] +1 Light Crossbow[4 lbs][2335 gp] Quiver with 77 bolts [7.9 lbs][5 gp] Expendable Items: Tattoo of Force Screen (CL1) [0 lbs][100 gp] Tattoo of Inertial Armor (CL1)] [0 lbs][100 gp] 2 Potions of Cure Light Wounds [(CL1)] [.3 lbs][150 gp] 3 Tanglefoot Bags [12lbs][150gp] 5 Alchemist's Fire [5lbs][100gp] Equipment at home: Gold: 7,790gp Miscellaneous Statistics: Encumberance: 0-58 (light), 59-116 (medium), 117-175 (heavy) Weight carried: 30.1 lb Character Background: Zwei is a disciplined predator. Her past is shrouded in pain and her focus is a defense against that pain. She cares nothing for right and wrong, only for keeping herself ordered and apart from the hurts that no potion can cure. Default Tactics Will always send tactics. Fights results: ECL3-Hunter (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=8140671&postcount=927) Fight Part II (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=8140671&postcount=927) Aryleia (NightBreeze) => Samuel (Lonewolf) => Gaston (waywreth) => Zwei und'Vierzig (MitzaVolchenko):Luni Loss (2nd place) - +649 Exp, +649gp+39gp for performing=688gp ECL 3 FFA (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=8168118&postcount=952) Fight Part II (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=8168154&postcount=953) Zwei vs Featylec vs. Jonathon vs. Marco: Macbrea Loss (3rd place) - +750xp, +750gp+39gp for performing=789gp Miniquest to Join EHTC: Altaris13 (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=567548) win - +300xp, +300gp, +39gp for performing=339gp ECL3 (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=8270794&postcount=55) Zwei vs. Selene (Erithmu): shadowmaster Win - +900xp, +900gp+39 gp (perform)=939gp ECL3 (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=8348550&postcount=118) Zwei vs. Finrod (lonewolf): TelinArtho Win - +900xp, +900gp+39gp (perform)=939gp Level up ECL4 FFA (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=8414876&postcount=188) Zwei (MitzaVolchenko) vs. Maeril (Usurpator) vs. Manzarf (Abyssal Stalker) vs. Tsiuzues (Skojar) : Warclone Loss - +833xp, +833gp+52gp (perform)=885gp ECL4 (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=8470157&postcount=221) Zwei vs. Rethun (Kaigan): Gonbow (Win) - +1200xp, +1200gp+52gp (perform)=1252gp ECL4 (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=8497890&postcount=245) Zwei vs. Histal Da'arth: Turin (Loss) - +400xp, +400gp+52gp (perform)=452gp ECL4 (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=8570992) Zwei vs. Fjord (Begferdeth): MysticMonk2005 (Win)+1200xp, +1200gp+52gp (perform)=1252gp ECL5 (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=8996258&postcount=555) Zwei vs. Hassan Sabbah (Vathelokai): Abyssal Stalker (Win)+1500xp, +1600gp+65gp(perform)=1665gp Experience Breakdown +3,200 Starting Experience +8,632 Experience Won -0Experience Spent +11,832Total Experience Past Expenditures (tot. 7,790gp): Gold Tracking +315gp remaining from start +649 gp second place hunter +39gp performing -100 replacing Tattoo of Inertial Armor +750 gp +39gp perform -200 replacing tattoos of Inert Arm,Force Screen -5gp 50 bolts -100gp Alch Fire*5 -150gp Tanglefoot*3 +300gp MQ success +39gp perform +900gp win vs. Selene +39gp perform -200gp replacing tattoos of inert arm, force screen +900gp win vs. Finrod +39gp perform +833gp +52gp perform -100gp replace inert arm tatt -50gp replace tanglefoot +1200gp win vs. Rethun -200gp replace tatts +52gp perform +400gp loss to Histal +52gp perform -200 replace tattoos -60gp replace alch fire +1200gp win vs. Fjord +52gp performing -100gp replace tattoo of inert armor -60gp replace alch fires +1600gp win vs. Hassan +65gp performing -200gp replacing tattoos 7,790gpTotal XP Expenditures None Item Charges/Unreplaced Scrolls/Tattoos/Potions/Ammo -23 crossbow bolts -1 potion CLW Tan's sheet: Tan Agent of the TAO Earning [12%] http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a64/sreinke/0b507130.jpg Slight of Hand +14 "Gambling" (84gp) Until he can book some more shows. ____________________________ I've been working on getting my act together. Ya'know "my rutine," ... comedy?;smirk; Ruddy almost orange skin, toughned by the sun. Black almost blue hair cut shabbily close. A spinning spiked chain, and a pair of St Bernards guard this small fellow. "Popper and Mario are my best weapons!" ____________________________ (Male + Halfling ) (Chaotic Good ) (Bard 3/ Fighter 2, ECL = 5 ) XP 11,128 STR...10 [+0]...(4 pts) [12, -2 racial] DEX...18 [+4]...(10 pts) [16, +2 racial] CON...12 [+1]...(4 pts) INT...16 [+3]...(8 pts, 4th Level) WIS...10 [+0]...(2 pts) CHA...15 [+2]...(8 pts) Personal Information 3'5" Tall and 94 lbs Orangish ruddy skin, Black Hair. Hit Points 28 (6+1, 5.5+1, 3.5+1, 5.5+1, 3.5+1)[5 HD] Armor Class Armor Check Penalty: -1 Arcane Spell Failure: 0% Offensive - AC 20 [+4 dex, +1 size, +5 armor], Touch 15, Flat 16 [+5 magical chain shirt] Defensive - AC 22 [+4 dex, +1 size, +5 armor, +2 feat], Touch 17, Flat 16 [+5 magical chain shirt, +2 combat expertise] Buffs: Shield of Faith [+2 deflection AC] 1 min Shield [+4 Shield AC] 1 min Initiative: +4 [+4 dex] BAB/Grap: +4/0 [+4 bab, +0 str, -4 size] [+1 Inspire Courage] Speed: 20ft [50ft] [Expeditious Retreat 50ft] Saves Fort +6 [1 bard, +3 fighter, +1 con, +1 racial, ] Refl +8 [3 bard, +0 fighter +4 dex, +1 racial, ] [+4 cover] Will +4 [3 bard +0 fighter +0 wis, +1 racial, ] [ +2 morale bonus on saving throws against fear] Attacks ---- Misc Modifiers +1 racial bonus on attack rolls with thrown weapons and slings. (Halfling ) +1 bonus on attacks. (Size: Small ) +4 to disarm opponent (Improved Disarm ) ---- Attack Buffs +1 morale bonus on attack and damage rolls. (Inspire Courage ) ---- MW Spiked Chain +10 melee, 1d6 [20/x2] 10ft reach (+4 BAB, + 4 Dex, +1 Size, +1 MW ) Disarm w/Chain +16 opposed, no opportunity. (+4 BAB, + 4 Dex, +1 Size, +1 MW, +2 Tool, +4 Feat ) Dagger +9 melee, 1d3+0 [19/x2] (+4 BAB, + 4 Dex, +1 Size ) Dagger +10 ranged, 1d3+0 [19/x2] 10ft range (+4 BAB, + 4 Dex, +1 Size, +1 Racial ) Sling +10 melee, 1d3+0 [20/x2] 50ft range (+4 BAB, + 4 Dex, +1 Size, +1 Racial ) Short Sword +10 melee, 1d4+0 [19/x2] (+4 BAB, + 4 Dex, +1 Size, +1 MW ) Short Spear +9 melee, 1d4+0 [20/x2] (+4 BAB, + 4 Dex, +1 Size ) Short Spear +10 melee, 1d4+0 [20/x2] 20ft range (+4 BAB, + 4 Dex, +1 Size, +1 Racial ) Popper - Attack Dog. Armor Class: 20 (+2 Dex, +4 natural, +4 armor), touch 12, flat-footed 18 Base Attack/Grapple: +1/+3 (+2 str) Full Attack: Bite +3 melee (1d6+3) [20/x2] (+2 str, +1 focus) Trip: +7 (Free with successful attack) (+2 str, +1 trip, +4 fourlegs) Mario - Attack Dog. Armor Class: 20 (+2 Dex, +4 natural, +4 armor), touch 12, flat-footed 18 Base Attack/Grapple: +1/+3 (+2 str) Full Attack: Bite +4 melee (1d6+3) [20/x2] (+2 str, +1 focus) Trip: +7 (Free with successful attack) (+2 str, +1 trip, +4 fourlegs) Bradley - Attack Dog. Armor Class: 20 (+2 Dex, +4 natural, +4 armor), touch 12, flat-footed 18 Base Attack/Grapple: +1/+3 (+2 str) Full Attack: Bite +4 melee (1d6+3) [20/x2] (+2 str, +1 focus) Trip: +7 (Free with successful attack) (+2 str, +1 trip, +4 fourlegs) Spells Known [5/3]: Bardic (Arcane) Cantrips: Daze, Detect Magic, Lullaby, Open/Close, Prestidigitation, Mage Hand. 1st Level: [DC 14] Expeditious Retreat, Hypnotism, Sleep. Spells per Day [3 / 2 / - / - / - / - / - ] [Total Spell Levels/Day: 2; Cast: 1 (1/3 of Total Spell Levels)][Misc. Modifier][0% Arcane Spell Failure] 0 [DC 12 (10 + 2)] 1 [DC 13 (11 + 2)] Skills (Bard: 49, Fighter: 9 ): 58 * AC Penalty: -1 (Chain Shirt) *+6 Balance [0 rnks, +4 dex, +2 synergy (Tumble)] [0 points] +7 Bluff [5 rnks, +2 cha] [5 bard] *+2 Climb [0 rnks, +0 str, +2 racial] [0 points] +5 Concentration [4 rnks, +1 con] [4 bard] +6 Handle Animal [4 rnks, +2 cha] [4 fighter] *+14 Hide [6 rnks, +4 dex, +4 size] [6 bard] *+7 [+15] Jump [3 rnks, +0 str, +2 racial, +2 synergy (Tumble)] [3 fighter] [+8 enhancement when using Expeditious Retreat] +8 Knowledge (Arcana ) [5 rnks, +3 Int] [5 bard] +2 Listen [0 rnks, +0 wis, +2 racial] [0 points] +6 Move Silent [0 rnks, +4 dex, +2 racial] [0 points] +7 Perform (Comedy ) [5 rnks, +2 cha] [5 bard] +4 Ride [0 rnks, +4 dex] *+14 Slight of Hand [8 rnks, +4 dex, +2 synergy (Bluff)] [8 bard] +10 Spellcraft [5 rnks, +3 int, +2 synergy (Use Magic Device)] [5 bard] +0 Spot [0 rnks, +0 wis] *+10 Tumble [6 rnks, +4 dex] [6 bard] +7 Use Magic Device [3 rnks, +2 cha, +2 synergy (Spellcraft)] [3 bard] +4 Use Psionic Device [2 rnkcc, +3 cha] [2 fighter, 2 bard] Speaks (Common), (Halfling), (Goblin) and (Orc) [starting] Feats Combat Expertise Weapon Finess Improved Disarm Exotic Weapon Prof: Spiked Chain Feats [1st lvl] COMBAT EXPERTISE [GENERAL] Prerequisite: Int 13. Benefit: When you use the attack action or the full attack action in melee, you can take a penalty of as much as –5 on your attack roll and add the same number (+5 or less) as a dodge bonus to your Armor Class. This number may not exceed your base attack bonus. The changes to attack rolls and Armor Class last until your next action. Normal: A character without the Combat Expertise feat can fight defensively while using the attack or full attack action to take a –4 penalty on attack rolls and gain a +2 dodge bonus to Armor Class. Special: A fighter may select Combat Expertise as one of his fighter bonus feats. [fgt 1] WEAPON FINESSE [GENERAL] Prerequisite: Base attack bonus +1. Benefit: With a light weapon, rapier, whip, or spiked chain made for a creature of your size category, you may use your Dexterity modifier instead of your Strength modifier on attack rolls. If you carry a shield, its armor check penalty applies to your attack rolls. Special: A fighter may select Weapon Finesse as one of his fighter bonus feats. Natural weapons are always considered light weapons. [3rd lvl] IMPROVED DISARM [GENERAL] Prerequisites: Int 13, Combat Expertise. Benefit: You do not provoke an attack of opportunity when you attempt to disarm an opponent, nor does the opponent have a chance to disarm you. You also gain a +4 bonus on the opposed attack roll you make to disarm your opponent. Normal: See the normal disarm rules. Special: A fighter may select Improved Disarm as one of his fighter bonus feats. A monk may select Improved Disarm as a bonus feat at 6th level, even if she does not meet the prerequisites. [fgt 2]EXOTIC WEAPON PROFICIENCY [GENERAL] Choose a type of exotic weapon. You understand how to use that type of exotic weapon in combat. Prerequisite: Base attack bonus +1 (plus Str 13 for bastard sword or dwarven waraxe). Benefit: You make attack rolls with the weapon normally. Normal: A character who uses a weapon with which he or she is not proficient takes a –4 penalty on attack rolls. Special: You can gain Exotic Weapon Proficiency multiple times. Each time you take the feat, it applies to a new type of exotic weapon. Proficiency with the bastard sword or the dwarven waraxe has an additional prerequisite of Str 13. A fighter may select Exotic Weapon Proficiency as one of his fighter bonus feats. Class Abilities Proficiencies: All simple and martial weapons. All armor (heavy, medium, and light) and shields (including tower shields). Spells: Arcane - cast 3/1, Known 5/2, Caster level 2: Bard, All spells have verbal component. Bardic Knowledge: +5 to Bardic Knowledge checks. Bardic Music: 2/day, Standard Action to start, cannot cast or use magic items while maintaining bardic music. Countersong (Su): Perform: +, Replace ally spell save with Perform check result if Perform result is superior or ally is already under a persistant spell effect. 30ft range, target allies, standard action Perform check each round to maintain, maximum 10 round duration. Fascinate (Sp): Perform: +, One target within 90ft, Will save vs Perform result immunizes for 24 hours, target suffers -4 to all reaction skills, hostile actions negate effect, fascinate is an enchantment (compulsion), mind-affecting ability, standard action Perform check and Concentration check each round to maintain, maximum 3 round duration. Inspire Courage (Su): All alies (including self ) gain a +1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 morale bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls as long as the Inspire Courage Perform check is maintained and for 5 rounds thereafter, inspire courage is a mind-affecting ability, standard action Perfrom check to maintain, no maximum duration. Inspire Competence (Su): A bard of 3rd level or higher with 6 or more ranks in a Perform skill can use his music or poetics to help an ally succeed at a task. The ally must be within 30 feet and able to see and hear the bard. The bard must also be able to see the ally. The ally gets a +2 competence bonus on skill checks with a particular skill as long as he or she continues to hear the bard’s music. Certain uses of this ability are infeasible. The effect lasts as long as the bard concentrates, up to a maximum of 2 minutes. A bard can’t inspire competence in himself. Inspire competence is a mind-affecting ability. [B]Racial Traits • +2 Dexterity, –2 Strength. • Small: As a Small creature, a halfling gains a +1 size bonus to Armor Class, a +1 size bonus on attack rolls, and a +4 size bonus on Hide checks, but she uses smaller weapons than humans use, and her lifting and carrying limits are three-quarters of those of a Medium character. • Halfling base land speed is 20 feet. • +2 racial bonus on Climb, Jump, and Move Silently checks. • +1 racial bonus on all saving throws. • +2 morale bonus on saving throws against fear: This bonus stacks with the halfling’s +1 bonus on saving throws in general. • +1 racial bonus on attack rolls with thrown weapons and slings. • +2 racial bonus on Listen checks. • Automatic Languages: Common and Halfling. Bonus Languages: Dwarven, Elven, Gnome, Goblin, and Orc. • Favored Class: Rogue. A multiclass halfling’s rogue class does not count when determining whether she takes an experience point penalty for multiclassing. Trip (Ex): A dog that hits with a bite attack can attempt to trip the opponent (+1 check modifier) as a free action without making a touch attack or provoking an attack of opportunity. If the attempt fails, the opponent cannot react to trip the wolf. Impersonal Information Equipment Entertainers Outfit (Free, Weightless ) Spell Component Pouch [2 lbs][5 gp] +1 Magical Chain Shirt [12.5 lbs][1,250 gp] MW Spiked Chain [5 lbs][325 gp] 3x Daggers [3x.5 (1.5) lbs][3x2 (6) gp] Sling [0 lbs][0 gp] Potions .5 lbs Carried Load: 21.5 lbs Backpack [1 lbs][2 gp] - packed - usually strapped to Popper. MW Short Sword [1 lbs][310 gp] 9x Daggers [9x.5 (4.5) lbs][9x2 (18) gp] Sling [0 lbs][0 gp] - 84 bullets [24 lbs][1 gp*] 2x Shortspears [2x1.5 (3) lbs][2x1 (2) gp] 5x Caltrops [5x1 (5) lbs][5x1 (5) gp] Full Load: 60 (38) Expendable Items: [CL] 1x Potion of Protection from Arrows[.1 lbs][300 gp] 1x Tatoo of Vigor [(ML 1)] [* lbs][100 gp] 1x Potions of Cure Light [(CL 1)] [.2 lbs][150 gp] 2x Potions of Shield of Faith [(CL 1)] [.2 lbs][100 gp] 0x Scrolls of Shield [(CL 1)] [* lbs][50 gp]UMD +5 vs DC: 21 2x Scrolls of Resist Elements (Fire, Shock) [(CL 3)] [* lbs][300 gp]UMD +5 vs DC: 23 2x Scrolls of Detect (good, evil) [(CL 3)] [* lbs][150 gp] (Popper): (Riding Dog) : Usually carries Tan's Backpack. (Mario): (Riding Dog) : Highly Trained Biter. (Bradley): (Riding Dog) : Highly Trained Biter. Equipment at home: The Red Lion Inn, TAO Guild Chambers. Gold: 5216gp Dog food 4 weeks (14 gp) (week3) Red Lion Accomdations arragned by the TOA. 1 gp/wk - Tan is a good tipper. Attendant (Jimmy) 4 weeks (10 gp (84 silver plus tip)) --(renewed monthly) Miscellaneous Statistics: Encumbance: 0-33 (light), 34-66 (medium), 67-100 (heavy) Weight carried: 22 lb Bag Weight: 39 lb Mount weight carried: 22 (61lb w/backpack - backpack usually strapped to a dog) Expended Ammo, Elixirs, Oils, Potions, Powerstones, Scrolls, and Tattoos Totals "item name/type" (used/bought) Price Sling Bullets (9/100) [???gp each] (Ammo Type) (Qty/Tot) [???gp each] (Ammo Type) (Qty/Tot) [???gp each] (Ammo Type) (Qty/Tot) [???gp each] (Elixir Name) (Qty/Tot) [???gp each] (Elixir Name) (Qty/Tot) [???gp each] (Elixir Name) (Qty/Tot) [???gp each] (Oil Name) [CL ?] (Qty/Tot) [???gp each] (Oil Name) [CL ?] (Qty/Tot) [???gp each] (Oil Name) [CL ?] (Qty/Tot) [???gp each] Potions of Shield of Faith [(CL 1)] (10/12) [50gp each] Potions of Bull's Strength [(CL 3)] (1/1) [300gp each] Potions of Cure Light [(CL 1)] (9/10)* [50gp each] Potions of Protection from Arrows [CL 2] (0/1) [300gp each] (Potion Name) [CL ?] (Qty/Tot) [???gp each] (Potion Name) [CL ?] (Qty/Tot) [???gp each] (Power Name) [ML ?] (Qty/Tot) [???gp each] (Power Name) [ML ?] (Qty/Tot) [???gp each] (Power Name)A [ML ?] (Qty/Tot) [???gp each] Scroll of Shield [(CL 1)] (6/10) [25gp each] Scroll of Resist Elements [CL 3] (0/2) [150gp each] Scroll of Detect Thoughts [CL 3] (0/1) [150gp each] Tatoo of Vigor [ML 1] (1/2) [50gp each] (Tattoo Name) [ML ?] (Qty/Tot) [???gp each] * - items marked with asterix are not in active inventory. Mount Tan's Two Best "Weapons" Popper (Usually Carries Backpack) DOG, RIDING (Combat) Medium Animal Hit Dice: 2d8+4 (13 hp) Initiative: +2 Speed: 40 ft. (8 squares) Armor Class: 20 (+2 Dex, +4 natural, +4 armor), touch 12, flat-footed 18 Base Attack/Grapple: +1/+3 Full Attack: Bite +3 melee (1d6+3) Space/Reach: 5 ft./5 ft. Special Qualities: Low-light vision, scent Saves: Fort +5, Ref +5, Will +1 Abilities: Str 15, Dex 15, Con 15, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 6 Skills: Jump +8, Listen +5, Spot +5, Swim +3, Survival +1* Feats: Track, Trip. A St. Bernard. Carrying Capacity: A light load: 100 pounds - Normally. A medium load: 101–200 pounds - With Tan riding. A heavy load: 201–300 pounds. Drag: 1,500 pounds. Chain Shirt [25 lbs][25 gp] Brit & Bridle [1 lbs][2 gp] Riding Saddle [13 lbs][10 gp] Saddle Bags [8 lbs][4 gp] Mario DOG, RIDING (Combat)*Trained (1 feat) Medium Animal Hit Dice: 2d8+4 (13 hp) Initiative: +2 Speed: 40 ft. (8 squares) Armor Class: 20 (+2 Dex, +4 natural, +4 armor), touch 12, flat-footed 18 [+1 dodge] Base Attack/Grapple: +1/+3 Full Attack: Bite +4 melee (1d6+3) Space/Reach: 5 ft./5 ft. Special Qualities: Low-light vision, scent Saves: Fort +5, Ref +5, Will +1 Abilities: Str 15, Dex 15, Con 15, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 6 Skills: Jump +8, Listen +5, Spot +5, Swim +3, Survival +1* Feats: Weapon Focus (Bite), Track, Trip A St. Bernard. Carrying Capacity: A light load: 100 pounds - Normally. A medium load: 101–200 pounds - With Tan riding. A heavy load: 201–300 pounds. Drag: 1,500 pounds. Chain Shirt [25 lbs][25 gp] Brit & Bridle [1 lbs][2 gp] Riding Saddle [13 lbs][10 gp] Saddle Bags [8 lbs][4 gp] Bradley DOG, RIDING (Combat)*Trained (1 feat) Medium Animal Hit Dice: 2d8+4 (13 hp) Initiative: +2 Speed: 40 ft. (8 squares) Armor Class: 20 (+2 Dex, +4 natural, +4 armor), touch 12, flat-footed 18 [+1 dodge] Base Attack/Grapple: +1/+3 Full Attack: Bite +4 melee (1d6+3) Space/Reach: 5 ft./5 ft. Special Qualities: Low-light vision, scent Saves: Fort +5, Ref +5, Will +1 Abilities: Str 15, Dex 15, Con 15, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 6 Skills: Jump +8, Listen +5, Spot +5, Swim +3, Survival +1* Feats: Weapon Focus (Bite), Track, Trip A St. Bernard. Carrying Capacity: A light load: 100 pounds - Normally. A medium load: 101–200 pounds - With Tan riding. A heavy load: 201–300 pounds. Drag: 1,500 pounds. Chain Shirt [25 lbs][25 gp] Brit & Bridle [1 lbs][2 gp] Riding Saddle [13 lbs][10 gp] Saddle Bags [8 lbs][4 gp] Abilities and Tricks Tan usually has his backpack strapped to one of the dogs. - so he stays at a light load. General Purpose: Combat Riding. Racial: Riding dogs have a +4 racial bonus on Jump checks. *Riding dogs have a +4 racial bonus on Survival checks when tracking by scent. Attendant Jimmy, The Red Nose. GOBLIN (Red Nose Tribe, native to the steppe south of the Grave desert ) Goblin, 1st-Level Warrior Small Humanoid (Goblinoid) Hit Dice: 1d8+1 (5 hp) Initiative: +1 Speed: 30 ft. (6 squares) Armor Class: 15 (+1 size, +1 Dex, +2 leather armor, +1 light shield), touch 12, flat-footed 14 Base Attack/Grapple: +1/–3 Attack: Fist +2 melee (1d3) Full Attack: Fist +2 melee (1d3) Space/Reach: 5 ft./5 ft. Special Attacks: — Special Qualities: Darkvision 60 ft. Saves: Fort +3, Ref +1, Will –1 Abilities: Str 6, Dex 13, Con 12, Int 10, Wis 9, Cha 11 Skills: Hide +5, Gather Information +6, Listen +2, Ride +4, Search +5 Feats: Investigator Equipment (removed from Tan's active Inventory): 1 Cure Light Potion 20 GP. Jimmy is not his real name, just what Tan prefers to call him. A bit of a "nerdy" goblin. Tan prefers to employ him over a human - as Tan declares Humans too tall to make good servents. Tan also speaks goblin making it easy to chat in private with his assitant. Jimmy's warrior training allows him to make a passing sparring partner for Tan. Jimmy recently started spying on rival guilds for Tan. Tan approves of this, as it means Jimmy isnt hanging out making him look bad with the Red Lion Staff. Jimmy can of course be found in the stables, or the backlot, walking the dogs.. He never used to like to walk the dogs.. he must have gotten to like them! Jimmy can act as an RP mole for any character. For a few silver he will tell most anyone anything he knows. He's out back, walking the dogs. Feel free to have him say mean and untrue things about people. History Character Background: Sketchy, a traveler for the east. Tan is one hard nosed half-ling. Ruddy and rather bawdy. In combat he uses quips to bolster his courage, and distract his opponent. He performs in taverns, silly stories and acrobatics, occasionally jokes and political commentary. Tan appeared on stage wearing a foppish outfit, but recently he has been encased in his quarters training his dogs and . Default Tactics: Dance like a butterfly, steal like a thief. For refrence when no tactics are present, or when in doubt as to Tan's technique. Team Tan! Always take Max Allies (3 Dogs). Hehe, thats Popper, Mario, and now Bradley. Almost always uses Expiditious Retreet [2 mins] 50ft move, +8 Jump checks. Inspire Courage [Maintained at least through the first round, persistant for 5 rounds after] Scrolls of Shield (+4 shield AC) + Potions of ShieldoF (+2 deflection AC) + expertise (+3 AC, -3 Attacks ) + magical chain (+5 enhanced armor AC) + a quickness (+3 dodge AC) = +17! Has always attached his backpacks onto Popper Example Handle Commands, Stay where I can find You - "guard" rock or pillar HELP! - "defend" Tan and disregard previous command. Get over Here (boy/name)! *whistle* - "come" to get something from the backpacks GO! - "attack" for flank bonus. Popper.. get me a potion boy... - DC25 Untrained Trick ??? Allways keep Mobile and Aware. (moving through threat range with Tumble ) (AoOs through an monsterous threat range ) (The Boys are Damage and Soft Cover too! ) Popper has no fear! ;woot!; Mario can breath fire! ;shifty; Move med and large melee fighters slowely to a ledge where I can hop up and hit with a higher ground bonus... I've never seen it. Just curious, with the chain.. it might... wanna try it? Could easily put a poor will save opponents to sleep with a two step Lullaby & Sleep spell combo. (Spontanious spells..) Tan has not tried it yet... (If you think it'll work..) ????The Four Basic Tactics???? Prestidigitation whenever I get a spare moment. No matter what.1 Dagger & Sling combo is the runaway mode. Spiked Chain is the chase/stand mode. Provokes AoO on approach. Take (if possible use) opponent items w/ Slight of Hand or Disarm attacks. 1 - Pending CLarification of Presdigitation functionality. Traveled along way to get to Gladius. From a Land called "Styn." He sometimes speaks of a place called "the Grave" desert, and his Goblin speaks common just fine. Tan is a "part time" instructor of the Arcane order. Most of his duties have thus far been to assist in the general re-organization and reformation in accordance with guild laws. After Tan bought a second dog.. "the good money is on 450 gp instead of 300!" and then realized that he couldnt take two dogs into the arena at the first level. ... or can he? Tan has determined that that brining the maximume number of allies into every fight will be worth the longterm investment. After weeks of getting his hides handed back to him Tan took on 3 gladiators and WON! As every one knows.. Bards are best in groups! After a week of living Large Tan regains his "failure" appelation. One Day! One Day! Jimmy is going to get himself in a spot of troublesooner or later I imagine. Two credits paid (Tan and Auburn's) for a challenge between the TAO and the WAR guild. Total Rewards : math broken Total Spent : math broken Total Remaining: math broken 10,325 Total Experience Fight 01 - (Win) vs (Sebastian Darkmaw); (TelinArtho) - +675 Exp, +726gp Fight 02 - (Lose) vs (Haizan); (Snommelp) - +225 Exp, +276gp Fight 03 - (Lose) vs (Donak); (King Uther) - +225 Exp, +276gp Fight 04 - (3rd place) vs (Hennan (1st), Tanglewood (2nd), Wraith (4th); (Luni) - +600 Exp, +651gp Fight 05 - (Lose) vs (Ayrynthyn); (Tellish of Ket) - +300Exp, +357gp Fight 06 - (Lose) vs (Ashhur); (Marxus) - +475 Exp, +538gp Fight 07 - (Win) vs (Displacer Beast); (Iced) - +1,200 Exp, +1,134gp Fight 08 - (Lose) vs (Hennan); (TelinArthro) - +375 Exp, +459gp Fight 09 - ( Lose) vs (Gundir); (Begferdeth) - +300 Exp, +384gp* is this right? Fight 10 - (Lose) vs (Da'arth); (Ariel23) - +300 Exp, +384gp* is this right? Fight 10 - (Win!) vs (Perius); (Arythryn) - +500 Exp, +584gp Fight 11 - (Lose!) vs (Shaz Greatheart); (Zevox) +300xp, 384gp Fight 12 - (Lose!) vs (Jonathon); (DSugui) +350 xp and 432 gp Fight 13 - (Lose!) vs (Pestilence); (Turin) +300 xp and 300 gp ....Tan vs Death, Danidus, and Loddick Fight 16 - (Lose!) vs (Korinel); (MindWanderB) +416 xp and 444 gp +84 gp Gambling Fight 17 - (Lose!) vs (Dronnar Darkjof); (MindWanderB) +417 xp and 445 gp +84 gp Gambling (Live at the Boltzman!) (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=518698) - Results - +300 Exp, +351gp +3,000 Starting Experience +417 xp Team Tan vs. Donnar Darkof +416 xp Team Tan vs Korine +1800xp Team Tan vs Death, Danidus, and Loddick +300 xp Team Tan vs Pestilence +350 xp Team Tan vs Jonathon +300 xp Team Tan vs Great Heart! +500 xp Tan WINS!!! +300 xp Team tan vs Da'arth +300 xp Team Tan vs Grundir +375 xp Team Tan vs Brother Hennan +1200xp Team Tan vs Displacer Beast. +475 xp Tan and Auburn vs Ashhur (TAO vs WAR) *2 credits +300 xp Tan vs Talik the Svelt +600 xp Tan vs Henna, Tanglewood, and Wraith - Free4All +225 xp ECL 3 - Tan vs Kalarthus K'Vennon +225 xp Tan vs Haizan +225 xp Tan vs Donak +300 xp Live at the Boltzman! +675 xp First Fight! (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=7477297&postcount=489) -0 Experience Spent +11,128 Total Experience Past Expenditures, (Total Gold Spent 4946)gp/(Total Gold earned ....)gp] umm.. can I get an accountant here? Sold Items none Team Tan vs Dronnar Darkjof +445 gp -672 gp (...) [Net Loss 100gp] 4x Scrolls of Shield [(CL 1)] [* lbs] [Net Loss 100gp] 2x Potions of Shield of Faith [(CL 1)] [* lbs] [Net Loss 2gp] Backpack [2 lbs] [Net Loss 2gp] Brit & Bridle [1 lbs] [Net Loss 10gp] Riding Saddle [13 lbs] [Net Loss 4gp] Saddle Bags [8 lbs] [Net Loss 200gp] Chain Shirt Barding [2x25= (50) lbs] [Net Loss 250gp] (Bradley): (Combat Dog + Custom Feat) [Net Loss 1gp] Good tips at the Red Lion. [Net Loss 2gp] Drinks for new Gladiators at Red Lion Team Tan vs Korinel +444 gp -1 gp (...) [Net Loss 1gp] Good tips at the Red Lion Team Tan vs Everybody!! +1800 gp - 3 gp (...) [Net Loss 1gp] Good tips at the Red Lion[/color] [Net Loss 2gp] Rounds at the Red Lion[/color] Team Tan vs Pestilence +300 gp -138 gp (...) [Net Loss 10gp]4 weeks/monthly pay for "jimmy" [Net Loss 28gp]4 weeks/monthly upkeep for Popper and Mario [Net Loss 100gp] 2x Potions of Shield of Faith [(CL 1)] [* lbs] Team Tan vs Jonathon +432 gp -1 gp (/10181) [Net Loss 1gp] Good tips at the Red Lion[/color] Team Tan vs Shaz Greatheart +384gp (4233/9749) [Net Loss 1gp] Good tips at the Red Lion[/color] Team Tan vs Perius +584 [Net Loss 1gp] Good tips at the Red Lion[/color] Team Tan vs Gundir +384 (4232/8781) [Net Loss 300gp]2 Resist Energy (Fire, Shock) Scrolls [CL3][/color] [Net Loss 150gp]1 Scroll w/ 2 Detects (good, evil)[CL3][/color] [Net Loss 1gp] Good tips at the Red Lion[/color] Team Tan vs Brother Hennan (& Trillian) +459 (3981/8397) [Net Loss 1gp] Good tips at the Red Lion[/color] [Net Loss 300gp] Potion of Protection from Arrows [CL 2] Team Tan vs the Displacer beasts Gains +1,134 (3680/7938) [Net Loss 75 gp]2x Scrolls of Shield [(CL 1)] [Net Loss 1gp] Good tips at the Red Lion [Net Loss 12gp]5 weeks/monthly pay for "jimmy" [Net Loss 28gp]4 weeks/monthly upkeep for Popper and Mario Savour Die vs Tan : Tan loses using nothing. He gains +363 (3464/6804) [Net Loss 200gp]2x Tatoos of Vigor 200gp [ML 1] [Net Loss 1gp] Good tips at the Red Lion Weekly pay for Jimmy... ?? Tan (& Auburn) vs Ashhur +538 ( 3363/6441) [Net Loss 1gp] Good tips at the Red Lion Tan vs Talik +357 (3362/5903gp) [Net Loss 2gp] Backpack [2 lbs] [Net Loss 2gp] Brit & Bridle [1 lbs] [Net Loss 10gp] Riding Saddle [13 lbs] [Net Loss 4gp] Saddle Bags [8 lbs] [Net Loss 200gp] Chain Shirt Barding [2x25= (50) lbs] [Net Loss 250gp] (Mario): (Combat Dog + Custom Feat) [Net Loss 1gp] Good tips at the Red Lion. Tan vs Henna, Tanglewood, and Wrait - Free4All +651 (2893/5546gp) [Net Loss 100gp] 2x Potions of Shield of Faith [(CL 1)] [* lbs] [Net Loss 1gp] Good tips at the Red Lion. Tan, Son of Sty vs Kalarthus K'Vennon +276 (2792/4895gp) [Net Loss 1gp] Good tips at the Red Lion. RP Purchases [Net Loss 6gp] 4 weeks stay at a poor inn [Net Loss 10gp] Attendant (trained hireling) 4 weeks +tip [Net Loss 14gp] Dog food 4 weeks Haizan vs. Tan +276 (2761/4629gp) [Net Loss 1gp] Good tips at the Red Lion. Tan vs Donak +276 (2760/4353gp) [Net Loss 1gp] Good tips at the Red Lion. Live at the Boltzman! +351gp (2759/4077gp) [Net Loss 1gp] Good tips at the Red Lion. [Net Loss 100gp] 2x Potions of Shield of Faith [(CL 1)] [* lbs] [Net Loss 300gp] Potion of Bull's Strength [(CL 3)] [* lbs] First Fight! Versus Sebastian Darkmaw! +726gp (2458/3726gp) none Character Creation +3000 (2818/3000gp) [Net Loss 1,250gp]+1 Magical Chain Shirt [12.5 lbs] [Net Loss ---gp] MW Whip [1 lbs] Changed (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=7660264&postcount=36) [Net Loss 325gp] MW Spiked Chain [2.5 lbs] Changed (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=7660264&postcount=36) [Net Loss 24gp] 12x Daggers [12x.5 (6) lbs] [Net Loss 5gp] Spell Component Pouch [2 lbs] [Net Loss 0gp] 2x Sling [2x0= (0) lbs] [Net Loss 310gp] MW Short Sword [1 lbs] [Net Loss 1gp] 100x bullets [50 lbs] [Net Loss 2gp] 2x Shortspears [2x1.5 (3) lbs] [Net Loss 5gp] 5x Caltrops [5x2 (10) lbs] [Net Loss 500gp] 10x Potions of Cure Light [(CL 1)] [* lbs] [Net Loss 100gp] 2x Potions of Shield of Faith [(CL 1)] [* lbs] [Net Loss 100gp] 4x Scrolls of Shield [(CL 1)] [* lbs] [Net Loss 2gp] Backpack [2 lbs] [Net Loss 2gp] Brit & Bridle [1 lbs] [Net Loss 10gp] Riding Saddle [13 lbs] [Net Loss 4gp] Saddle Bags [8 lbs] **(Reverted to Normal Dog)[Net Loss 150gp] (Popper): (Combat Dog) [Net Loss ???gp] (Misc. Item) [Net Loss ???gp] (Misc. Item) [Net Loss ???gp] (Misc. Item) [Net Loss ???gp] (Misc. Item) RP Purchases [Net Loss 6gp] 4 weeks stay at a poor inn [Net Loss 10gp] Attendant (trained hireling) 4 weeks +tip [Net Loss 14gp] Dog food 4 weeks [Net Loss ???gp] (Misc. Item) History Fight 01 - (Win) vs (Sebastian Darkmaw); (TelinArtho) - +675 Exp, +726gp Fight 02 - (Lose) vs (Haizan); (Snommelp) - +225 Exp, +276gp Fight 03 - (Lose) vs (Donak); (King Uther) - +225 Exp, +276gp Fight 04 - (3rd place!) vs (Hennan (1st), Tanglewood (2nd), Wraith (4th); (Luni) - +600 Exp, +651gp Fight 05 - (Lose) vs (Ayrynthyn); (Tellish of Ket) - +300Exp, +357gp Fight 06 - (Lose) vs (Ashhur); (Marxus) - +475 Exp, +538gp Fight 07 - (Win) vs (Displacer Beast); (Iced) - +1,200 Exp, +1,134gp Fight 08 - (Lose) vs (Hennan); (TelinArthro) - +375 Exp, +459gp Fight 09 - (Lose) vs (Gundir); (Begferdeth) - +300 Exp, +384gp* is this right? Fight 10 - (Lose) vs (Da'arth); (Ariel23) - +300 Exp, +384gp* is this right? Fight 11 - (Win!) vs (Perius); (Arythryn) - +500 Exp, +584gp Fight 12 - (Lose!) vs (Shaz Greatheart); (Zevox) +300xp, 384gp Fight 13 - (Lose!) vs (Jonathon); (DSugui) +350 xp and 432 gp Fight 14 - (Lose!) vs (Pestilence); (Turin) +300 xp and 300 gp ... is this right? Fight 15 - (1st Place!) vs (Danidus(4th), Death(3rd), and Loddick(2nd); (Usurpator)+1800 xp and 1800 gp Fight 16 - (Lose!) vs (Korinel); (MindWanderB) +416 xp and 444 gp +84 gp Gambling Fight 17 - (Lose!) vs (Dronnar Darkjof); (MindWanderB) +417 xp and 445 gp +84 gp Gambling (Live at the Boltzman!) (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=518698) - Results - +300 Exp, +351gp
King Uther 05-02-06, 02:16 AM	In the distance, the thick forest was daunting. Tan could barely hold back his dogs, as they wanted to run and frolic in the untouched nature. But there was clearly an unnatural presence here in the far reaches of the High Forest. The Gate of Aetern had opened, and a Gith army was mobiliaing here. Three guilds banded together upon this news and sent some representatives in hopes of surveying and hopefully stopping such an event. The EHTC, the PSI, and the TAO were here, once again joining forces for the same cause. Dronnar stood at the edge of the forest, his massive build making him look as thick as a tree. The trees in this part of the forest were thinner, and more spread apart. It was as if something had prevented the ecosystem from matching the growth elsewhere in the forest. Tan was excited to be doing good work. As an agent of TAO, he had seen many strange things, but the idea of being a "hero" was something he could not turn down and was immediately ready to leave. Asran was here, cloaked as to hide his true form(from natural creatures, as everyone here knew each other in some form or another). He took to the sky, watching overhead. A collection of bodies could be seen in the distance, adding on to what looked like ancient ruins, making a powerful, easily-defended fortress out of the trees. Zwei used her demonic stealth to get closer, spying upon a small Githyanki force whipping some forest gnome and elves into building this monstrous structure. They were only 30% done, but once it was finished the Gith would have a stronghold for years to come. Her nature msde her want to travel inside, but foolhardy actions could prove fatal. It was time to brainstorm some ideas for halting progress of this castle.... Imagine a castle, with interconnecting tree forts, using also a connection of "hobbit-holes", in a beautifully designed defense structure, with which the ith could funnel out thousands of troops from the Astral to destroy Gladius. After a little RP we will continue.
Zevox 05-02-06, 02:15 PM	Hovering in the air, Asran admired to Githyankis' work. "Most impressive," his thoughts ran through his mind. "As usual, the Githyanki take few chances. Ever the calculating warriors those ones. If they are allowed to finished this fortress it would take a powerful army indeed to drive them from it. The Giths know warfare almost as well as the Dark Eight. We are fortunate to have caught them this quickly." Flanked by Wrath and Malice, the two Furies disguised by a minor illusion much as he was (this one making them appear as large bats), the Half-Fiend descended, landing near the Half-Giant who was barely taller than he was. Folding his bat-like wings behind his back so that they looked much like a crimson cape, Asran waited for the others to gather before speaking. His voice is level, giving simply the facts as he saw them. "The Giths are hard at work on this fortress even now, though I don't believe they spotted either me or the Furies, so perhaps they also aren't as watchful as they should be. Even so, by thier sheer numbers its evident that trying to sneak in isn't going to work, at least not all the way, and certainly not for all of us." The towering Half-Fiend glances meaningfully back and forth between the sprightly Zwei and heavily-armored Dronnar. "A frontal attack won't work either most likely - we'll meet too much resistance. We need a way to sabotage this construction so that it cannot be completed, or at least so that it has a major weakness when completed. Zwei, did you see anything of interest up close?"
MitzaVolchenko 05-02-06, 02:59 PM	Hovering in the air, Asran admired to Githyankis' work. "Most impressive," his thoughts ran through his mind. "As usual, the Githyanki take few chances. Ever the calculating warriors those ones. If they are allowed to finished this fortress it would take a powerful army indeed to drive them from it. The Giths know warfare almost as well as the Dark Eight. We are fortunate to have caught them this quickly." Flanked by Wrath and Malice, the two Furies disguised by a minor illusion much as he was (this one making them appear as large bats), the Half-Fiend descended, landing near the Half-Giant who was barely taller than he was. Folding his bat-like wings behind his back so that they looked much like a crimson cape, Asran waited for the others to gather before speaking. Zwei slips back to the others keeping to what shadows are available and watches Asran's return with what might be amusement. His voice is level, giving simply the facts as he saw them. "The Giths are hard at work on this fortress even now, though I don't believe they spotted either me or the Furies, so perhaps they also aren't as watchful as they should be. Even so, by thier sheer numbers its evident that trying to sneak in isn't going to work, at least not all the way, and certainly not for all of us." The towering Half-Fiend glances meaningfully back and forth between the sprightly Zwei and heavily-armored Dronnar. "A frontal attack won't work either most likely - we'll meet too much resistance. We need a way to sabotage this construction so that it cannot be completed, or at least so that it has a major weakness when completed. Zwei, did you see anything of interest up close?" "They know what they are about," agrees Zwei speaking in slightly sibilant common for the benefit of their companions. "A frontal assault is out of the question, but it is possible that there are allies within their camp...at least temporary ones. If their slaves are not too broken in mind and spirit we might enlist their aid in return for a chance at freedom. Marcus' folk are excellent sneaks and clever enough. as for the elves, I wouldn't expect to see them unwilling to strike a blow at the Gith. " Zwei looks thoughtfully back toward the construction site, "I think we might need Tan to be our emissary on that mission, though. I am not sure they would listen to me or believe that one such as myself would really be there to aid them," she shows her teeth by way of explanation. Kneeling by the base of the tree, Zwei starts to map out what both she and Asran have seen to give a more clear picture of what they are facing. She carefully sets twig markers for the bands of slave labor and what guards they have noted. She digs small impressions for the openings of the 'hobbit holes'. "I'd like to know how those tunnels connect underground, but I thought it better to return and report before going on any further explorations," flashing a humorless grin. "Someone had to be able to tell Baelin where I disappeared to this time...I know our brethren would never bother to come looking," she adds to Asran in infernal.
DSugui 05-02-06, 06:32 PM	Not used to work in groups, Dronnar remains silent while his companions discuss strategies and plans. Not that he didn't have any ideas, only all this sneaking was not his style. But, then, he knew this would happen when Raskos ordered him to come in this mission with two EHTC members. As always, he has obeyed the commands of his guild master, but the lack of action was starting to annoy him. "If a frontal attack is not an option, and it clearly is not, then I think we need a diversion. Sooner or later we will have to fight, and if the enemy is confused and misinformed when we strike, we will have better chances to succeed." He looks at each of his companions, waiting to hear what they thought.
Zevox 05-02-06, 08:26 PM	Asran gives Zwei an amused look that with a turning of his mouth that is somewhere between a grin and a sneer as he replies in infernal. "Learned from that, did you? Good." Not adding anything further to that, he switches back to common to address the others. "If they have many slaves already, they are moving quickly indeed. As Dronnar says, we must act soon. Freeing the slaves and using thier aid could prove highly beneficial, and not just in physically resisting the Giths - they likely know this construction as well as the Giths do, so one or another could point us to a good point for sabotage. And I agree that convincing them should be the Halfling's job - they aren't likely to react well to either Zwei or myself, even disguised as I am." Turning to Dronnar, he says, "A distraction may work in our favor indeed, but what sort of distraction? Splitting up would merely leave us vulnerable. Sending the Halfling's dogs or the Furies would be a suicide mission in both cases - even if they merely tried to draw the Giths away, no doubt they have plenty of competant archers. Any suggestions aside from such?"
Zevox 05-02-06, 08:32 PM	Ignore - double post.
King Uther 05-03-06, 12:04 AM	Before long, night had descended upon the fortress, and the slaves were coralled into a magically created large forcecage effect. The Gith held few watchmen, and they were mostly ignoring the slaves, as they had no means to escape. The slaves had built a number of small campfires to keep warm. The breeze of Autumn was bitterly cold in this region. As Tan approached the battered slaves, an elderly elf stood up, his eyes shining bright with hope. He approached the edge of the magical cage, and began to speak to the TAO diplomat. "Tell me you're here to rescue us! My brothers and I were taken from our village East of here, the dwarves from the mines to the south, and the humans were mere wanderers. We have worked almost non-stop for two weeks! Tell me you have an army that can destroy this menace! Anything that can be done, we will do it. But at the moment we lack morale and weapons. What is your purpose here?"
MitzaVolchenko 05-03-06, 02:41 AM	Zwei studies the lay out that she has made undisturbed by the gathering darkness. "If Tan gets more information on what lies below, and the slaves are willing to help, we might manage a distraction of sorts...and with enough of a distraction and an idea of where best to damage the structure, those of us with more ability to move covertly might manage to sabotage the entire affair with a minimum of direct conflict. It is a shame that the Gith do not sleep...it would be simpler if we could just slit their throats while they were unaware." Looking thoughtfully at the lay out, she looks over to Asran, "Did you happen to spot any sizeable streams or rivers...or even marshy areas that might indicate underground rivers while you were up taking the birdseye tour? Dronnar might be able to destroy whatever shoring method they have used if there is water underground." "I also have enough alchemist's fire to start a significant forest fire which might be directable enough to smoke them into retreat, but burning down the forest seems a last resort, and making fire breaks takes a lot of time and more than a little luck with wind conditions." Zwei settles into an easy crouch and waits, still studying the lay out and occasioanlly moving bits around for effect.
King Uther 05-03-06, 09:53 PM	For note, Asran was able to see an entry-point guard tower posted in every corner of the defensive post. The "hobbit-holes" seemed to extend from them, and the rive does in fact go underneath the castle. This map is the approximate look of the watchtower. http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/Arkazzan/watchtower.jpg
Zevox 05-03-06, 11:01 PM	Asran nods at Zwei's suggestions. "A fine plan. A fire could indeed prove just what we need to distract the majority of the Giths, especially if the slaves revolt at the same time. I would suggest saving some of it in case we need it for the sabotage efforts though." The Half-Fiend clearly isn't bothered by the thought of what side effects such a blaze may have, though whether from confidence that the Giths would put it out or from simple lack of care for the fate of forest isn't entirely clear. "I did see a river running right under the fortifications. That could indeed work to our advantage, though it is likely that they have such an area heavily defended. The Giths are no fools. It would be a good way to sabotage part of this fortress though, so it is worth looking into if nothing else." @ Book5 - you coming? Tan's up anytime now.
King Uther 05-04-06, 12:25 AM	I'm PMing him after this. Everyone else has a high energy and is responding quickly. I want to keep that tempo up.
MitzaVolchenko 05-04-06, 04:39 AM	Zwei frowns slightly and marks the river's passage with a line of leaves, "I prefer flood to fire. Our relations with the Living Tree are strained enough without burning down the forest. However, I don't think that any fire we might set is likely to do more than cause a nice uproar." Zwei scatters her map after a moment's more study. "If Tan isn't back in another candlemark, I am going to look for him and you two should head to another rally location. I don't know him wel enough to trust him not to betray our position to the enemy if caught. He seems stable enough, but I haven't any idea how much pain the little fellow can take."
DSugui 05-04-06, 08:40 AM	Dronnar chuckles. "Not much." He thinks to himself, remembering his fight with the dogmaster. "Very well then. After the diversioin is up - fire or water, I care little for either - where exactly do we strike?"
Book5 05-04-06, 10:42 AM	The words were barely out of Zwei's mouth when two half pints and three shaggy dogs clammored into the clearing. Tan was arguing with Jimmy telling him to go. Sorry sorry, your not safe Jimmy. Get outa here. Fine, try and help ya'll and you say I'm just in the way.... The goblin was.. simpering.. for some reason he actually wanted to be there. Perhaps returning to his regular haunts without the protection of the nimbus frightened him more than the possibility of a Gith yanking his arms out of the socket. All right guys, so I'll be right back. Get Jimmy to go home before some gith eats him for breakfast will ya? The halfpint hero winks a nod at Dronnar. The kind heart of the halfling obviously harboring no ill will .. even for his loss. Tan leaves his battle trained dogs with Jimmy and makes for the encampment. Seconds later his tiny form is nearly invisible. Sleek and small like a feather on the wind Tan sneaks up to spy on the camp. Jimmy looks at the mighty warriors surrounding him.. and feels knee high to a pixie. He has a smirk for Dronnar. Jimmy always bets on Tan's fights.. but he never bets on Tan winning. catastrophy and collisions, I'll be more timely, but mon/tues are bad days..but yesterday was a crash of a day.
Zevox 05-04-06, 01:52 PM	Asran merely shrugs at Zwei's comment. "Whichever we do, we must do quickly. When the Halfling gets back with information on the slaves we can decide which to use, or perhaps to use both, but he had best return soon if we are to get underway. We'll need the knowledge those slaves have to know where to strike while the Giths are distracted." As a precaution Asran orders Wrath to ascend back over the trees to observe the outpost and watch for any signs of enemies having spotted them or Tan, and the Fury moves silently to obey its master. @ Book - You're supposed to be talking to some slaves there. Check KU's post a couple above the map.
Book5 05-04-06, 02:36 PM	"Tell me you're here to rescue us! My brothers and I were taken from our village East of here, the dwarves from the mines to the south, and the humans were mere wanderers. We have worked almost non-stop for two weeks! Tell me you have an army that can destroy this menace! Anything that can be done, we will do it. But at the moment we lack morale and weapons. What is your purpose here?" Tan spoke carefully, Ok, keep it down, but yes - we are here kick out the Gith, and yes freeing you is part of that equation... we may not be quite an army, but we fight like one. Tan kept his eyes sharp and his voice low. Make certain your people are ready to move in an instant. Try not to tip em off. In fact, Im not telling you when were comin in - I don't want you to look to anxious. Tell the leaders to keep everyone awake and make certain they are ready to move.. or be moved if necessary. Tan counted the slaves, and the watchmen. When do they switch guard, dawn? Where are the commanders located? Do you know where their weapons are stored? The battle bard asked these and a few other pertinant questions of the elder elf before slipping back into the shadows. From the shadows he slinked back to his allies. ------------- Jimmy looks around at the gladiators. He considers for a moment, then hesitantly walks up to the devil. He taps lightly at Asran's knee. Can you watch the dogs? I think I should maybe.. go, Tanin's probably right.. the small fellow was begining to realize that simply being with the gladiators was no insurance of safety. These mighty ones were themselves somewhat.. concerned about the success of their endevore.
MitzaVolchenko 05-04-06, 02:49 PM	Rising in one fluid motion, Zwei flanks the goblin and does her best demon face. "Just get out of here, goblin," she hisses softly. "The mutts can stay with Dronnar. They are wise enough to know that Asran and I are not their friends. If you are not here to fight, get back to Gladius. If you are caught and spill your rancid little guts, it will not be the Gith you have to fear." She flashes a fanged grin at him and notes with satisfaction that the dogs are already hiding behind Dronnar. It takes a push even to get them to think about attacking an outsider. We demon-blooded are not a dog's favorite person ;)
Book5 05-04-06, 03:11 PM	The goblin squeeked and vanished so fast one might have mistaken him for a mage. Luckily if there was one thing that Jimmy could it was lie his goblin nose off. If he got cought he would "reveal their position" rapidly.. and incorrectly for long enough. The team had no intention to stay in this spot longer than it took for Tan to return with his logistics. @ Mitza - Yeah, but you still have the highest Handle Animal in the group.. including Tan! ... oh drat! The Gith are outsiders arn't they.. drat, well... should I send the dogs back to Gladius? Do you think we might be able to get some use out of them?
MitzaVolchenko 05-04-06, 03:22 PM	The Gith aren't but Asran and I are. Dronnar may not handle animals as well, but they don't insitinctively hate and fear him, either. Zwei watches the goblin go and hopes he can make his way home without getting caught. She has seen enough of him to know that he means well by his master, but that means little when torture and mindrape are both options open to the enemy. "One glitch gone," she whispers softly before stepping a bit away to watch for Tan's return.
Book5 05-04-06, 04:13 PM	[i]I sure hope someone convinced Jimmy to go home[i] the halfling was trying to get back to the team with his info, but this really annoying Gith will not take his eyes off the best escape route Tan had available. Just a 20' patch of open ground that the athletic halfling had to cross. It will only take a couple seconds to cover that ground, but he needs to get out of this place without getting seen. Tan had no fear of being cought, the arena hardned halfling was certain of his ability to escape capture, but if the Gith get any sign of the warriors (even Tan) they will arm themselves for an assualt. That is of course, the last thing the Gladosians want.
King Uther 05-04-06, 08:56 PM	"The fortress has four outposts, which funnel out from a center room in the complex. Each outpost has some weapons, but the true cache is in the center room with the portal. Three Githyanki cooridnate troops and resources from in their. They call themselves the "Divine Destroyers." I'm not sure the significance of the name, but they display awesome power." Edit: "The towers are guarded by superior warriors, hopefully to prevent a small force from doing damage to the invasion's chances. It may be your best chance to enter, but it is surely filled with danger."
Book5 05-04-06, 11:48 PM	The halfing returns to the camp, and relays the information he gathered from the prisoners. All right, so.... umm.. anyone think they can take down a force cage? What is that spell.. Mordeki's Disfunction? Tan proceeded to suggest an assault on one tower, combined with a distractionary flood to another. Tan seemed less than worried about these "divine destroyers" perhaps to his discredit. Pull em into two directions and then there we go! Practically done already!
Zevox 05-05-06, 01:32 AM	"A force cage? That is bad news. None of us is a skilled spellcaster - we can't remove it on our own. We would need to wait for the release of the slaves in the morning if we want to have them revolt to help us." Asran taps his chin for a moment, considering. He has a feeling he should recognize the name "Divine Destroyers", but he can't quite place it, and this leaves him with an unnerving feeling. "The information they provided us will likely suffice. We can use a fire or flood to distract the majority of the Giths, then pick a tower and enter that way, taking out the guards there when we do. Then we hurry into the heart of the complex, deal with these "Divine Destroyers", and destroy the portal - that way they can't send troops directly into the fortress. With luck setting fire to that room, and maybe one or two others on the way out, will also aptly sabotage the fortress itself, particularly if we are quick enough that the Giths are still try to stave off the distraction."
Book5 05-05-06, 09:19 AM	Uh huh The heroic halfling bowed his head to the wisdom of the others. Despite his audacity Tan did not consider himself much of a tactician. He was full of confidance, a well of good spirits. There was not a trace of doubt in his eyes. Ready when you are. Arg! now I won't be able to get back till way later tonight... sigh. why? why?! Tan will do what he is told, refer to tactics section. (inspire courage) I will be back as soon as I can.
MitzaVolchenko 05-05-06, 04:21 PM	"I don't like it. There is something we are missing, and I am not certain what it is. Let me think a moment," Zwei turns away from the others and stares into the darkness. "The odds are not in our favor. I am no caster, and a force cage is beyond my expertise. I'd rather see about getting armament to the slaves...we know where they are working, and there seems to be little watch kept on their work sites at this hour. I propose that every spare weapon we have goes into concealed caches at the work sites. We should be able to do that much skulking without detection. As soon as the slaves start to haul rocks again, they'll be armed. They'll take heavy casualties, but if we use their move as the cue for our dstraction, we should be able to create a lot of chaos. Then we move on that central area, preferrably through the avenue closest to where our little slave rebelion should take place. That makes for fewer guards. I'd like to believe that all of the Gith are not disciplined enough to remain at their posts, but I am not a fool." Zwei turns to look back at the others studying them and considering what they are about to attempt, then gives a lazy grin. "This is going to be fun." "Does anyone here know if destroying the terminus for their portal will break it premanently?' Her casual tone makes it clear that this is what they were overlooking. Freeing slaves is all well and good, but if the gateway cannot be sabotaged permanently, the mission is over.
Zevox 05-05-06, 07:08 PM	"It should." Asran replies, thinking back to the portals to the planes that the Blood War was being waged on kept in secure areas of the Hells by his kin. "From what I understand of interplanar travel, only truely powerful wizards can open such gateways for any great period of time, and setting up one that is anywhere near permanent is a huge investment of time and energy. Unless a planar rift conveniently opens up for them to stabilize, destroying the recieving end of this gate should shut them down for a significant period of time. Of course, they may have more gates at other locations, but this one at least will be difficult to reopen." "The bigger question is, is it possible for us to destroy it without a competant wizard around to analyze the gate's structure and enchantments? That, I do not know. Its possible my greataxe, Hell's Cleaver, enchanted and forged of metals from the volcanoes of Phlegethos as it is, may be able to rupture any physical portion of such a magical construct, but then again its enchantment may not be enough depending upon the strength of the gate's binding magics or the materials used in constructing it." Shaking his head, the Half-Fiend gives a resigned look. "Simply put, its impossible to know for sure. We'll have to try, however, else this whole expedition is over right now, and the Giths will have thier fortress." His eyes straying back to the fortress in the direction Tan had returned from, Asran finishes by saying: "As for arming the slaves, that may be possible, if we have enough weapons and are willing to wait until morning to make our attempt. I have two battleaxes I can spare, though I'll want to retrieve them if possible on the way out, but nothing else."
MitzaVolchenko 05-05-06, 08:55 PM	Zwei nods resolutely and offers the first genuine smile, "We can cut a few staves to suplement the effort, and I can leave them tanglefoot bags to work with. Gith don't like light, and our soon to be allies will function better in daylight. It wouldn't be amiss to gather some stones appropriate for slings and I can spare a shirt to makeshift slings. Forest gnomes are deadly with a sling." Zwei falls silent as she mentally tallies what they can spare or gather quickly.
DSugui 05-05-06, 10:27 PM	"I think my weapons are too big for little gnomes and frail elves to use. But I can improvise spears made from the trees, if we have time." Dronnar looks around, examining the surrounding trees. "Yes, there are good trees here, good spear they will make..."
Zevox 05-06-06, 12:06 AM	"Improvised and self-made wood and stone weapons? They won't work overly well, but I suppose they're better than nothing. I'm no smith, but I can at least cut a few of the sturdier branches off these trees quickly." As if to support this statement, he draws forth his greataxe, Hell's Cleaver, and runs a taloned finger across the hell-forged blade. "Just tell me which you want and you'll have have your wood. We of course won't want to cut any trees down wholesale - too loud, too easy to alert the Giths to our prescence."
King Uther 05-06-06, 01:44 AM	I'm not exactly sure what you guys want to do. My goal here was to allow you to tackle the situation as you please, and then watch as your actions take place. If you've settled for sure on a plan, we'll continue. So far, this is what I gather: 1. Spend the night creating/gathering weapons 2. Hide them for the slaves 3. Create Diversion(Need to specify) 4. Have slaves revolt, or at least retreat 5. Enter fortress through underground passage and destroy portal Let your imaginations run wild. The crazier the plan the better the quest. Play this like there is anything you can think of available(within reason).
Book5 05-06-06, 12:06 PM	Hey! Slings! Thats a great idea! I have a short sword I never use, like thirty daggers... er not thirty.. but wait... how are gonna get the force cage down again? Hey they could use slings from inside the force cage! The happy halfling whistled for popper, retrieved his backpack and started rummaging. @ KU - How many slaves were there? and one more thing... Tan started thinking about the gates and the cages, something.. something, there had to be something that he knew about the githyanki that would come in handy here... BARDIC KNOWLEDGE! AWAY!
MitzaVolchenko 05-06-06, 02:00 PM	"The slaves will be let out of their cage when work resumes, Tan. By then we will have arms hidden among the stone they are hauling and concealed at the build site. When they arrive, we set a nice toasty fire to get their attention wandering...perhaps two fires. Did anyone see any sign of their food suppy storage? Burning that would be an exceptionally nice distraction... her voice trails off as she considers another notion. "A dozen or so stave lengths should do..."she responds gesturing toward trees away from the fortress."Not too many lengths from too close in, nor more than one or two from the same tree." "Once this goes south, we need to avoid being distracted by peripheral guards if at all possible. Short, swift, brutal engagements and then we move on. No splitting up of targets, no heroics. Hero is a word fo someone that gets others killed." Once we have as much info as you are going to give us, we set ready for the rebellion. I will choose a couple of nice spots to set blazes. My thinking on the flood option was actually one that would destroy the fortress itself...release an undergroung river from its containment, and the building will at worst become uninhabitable, at best its foundation will crack and hte whole structure will come down. Once the chaos gets nicely underway, we gather together and go for the least defended of the tunnels. We stay together as we are up against higher odds and splitting up just means easier targets. The tunnel approach should limit the number of targets we face at once.
Book5 05-06-06, 10:16 PM	Oh! I get it! Right! You have slaves for a reason, not being a slave owner I hadn't thought of it. I was thinking of them simply as prisoners. Der! Tan! Tan smacks his forehead. Well.. I better get started! As the team gathered weapons and stowed them in Tan's backpack the meddlesome dogooder perstered the devil's child. Wise cracks, cutting asides, and the ocasional direct insult. All quite witty I assure you. Tan likes to remain "in control" of a conversation with someone he (at best) considered the lesser enemy of his worser enemy. Before the miniature militant departed he had an honest peice of his mind for the feindish compatriot. Look here demon were together on this. Gladios is a holy land. The nimbus is proof of that. How you live there I don't know. Somehow these bastards have blotted out the halo sun, but they are not getting away with it! The erratic fires that burned in the hero's heart shot sparks at the undying thing in front of him. Tan didn't know the difference between a tiefling and an assimar, let alone a devil and a demon. I follow your lead, and I will be ready to rally the slaves on your command. If I get anyone killed.... it'll be me. Now I want you to watch the boys. Dronner doesn't know how to give clear commands. Tan told Zwie the boys' command words. You know how to boss that big bat around, a dog aint no differnt... well it doent have wings.. but! With that Tan sped off into the darkest part of the night, to plant the seeds of revolution like a jolly gnomish saint. You can still command the dogs, even as an outsider. I'm pretty sure, maybe one of them there -4 penalties. Where does it give that "no outsiders" thing again? I recall seeing it, but I believe thats just they won't attack you. Nor like you, nor probably defend you. But pushing them to do things... Im pretty sure. @ Uther - Can the devil push the dogs? I'm certain they won't go within 30' of her, but with the command words - they should still attack things and what not. "Follow" "Stay" "Fetch" that kind of thing.
Zevox 05-07-06, 12:03 AM	Before Tan could leave, Asran grabbed him by the shoulder and narrowed his eyes at the Halfling and gave him a fang-filled sneer, speaking in a whisper just loud enough for him to hear. "First, understand right now that if you weren't needed for this mission you wouldn't be breathing at this moment. Second, why I am in Gladius is no concern of yours, and you would do well to learn not to question such things. Third, the Furies are no mere mortal "bats" - they are merely disguised as such so as not to alert the wildlife or our enemies upon sight. They obey me because they are my servants, and I assure you they are quite intelligent despite lacking the power of speech." As if in confirmation of this, Malice glides by on its patrol of the perimeter of thier work area, fixing Tan with a baleful stare. "If you think ordering your animals around is anything akin to commanding the respect of a true Baatezu then you are more foolish than you act, and that would be a difficult thing indeed." "Now, I suggest you relay our intentions to the slaves, but do not even think of joining them tomorrow morning. We need everyone we can get if we intend to defeat the Gith guards, even if its someone whos sole purpose is distractionary. These beings may not be true immortals, but underestimating them is not wise." As Asran releases him, Tan realizes there are tiny specks of frost on his shirt where the Half-Fiend's clawed hand had been. What that may mean he has no idea, but he doubted it could be anything good. Sorry Book5, it just doesn't work RP-wise. Asran could handle and push them just fine, but it makes no sense for him to be ordering around dogs - he considers humans beneath him, why would he be willing to take any notice of animals? Besides, why can't Tan do it, since the party needs to stick together for these encounters anyway, and the dogs don't really need to do anything while hes relaying messages? @ KU - I'm ready for the fast-forward any time now. I think the plan is pretty much in place: arm slaves, set a fire or two, incite rebellion, attack through tunnels while majority of the troops are distracted and destroy the portal (maybe also setting a few rooms on fire whil we're at it). Quick inventory of weapons to be dropped off (just for my own amusement if nothing else): Asran: MW Silver and Cold Iron Battleaxes Tan: 10-12 daggers, shortsword, maybe those shortspears in his pack too? Zwei: Tanglefoot bags Hand-made extras: 12 quarterstaffs, a few slings with sling stones (maybe provide some of Tan's bullets along with the improvised ones)
Book5 05-07-06, 01:02 AM	Whatever The halfling was sure the devil was just being .. well a devil, but he had no time to yell. The frost on his lapel was rather disconcerting as well. Say la, and vi. Tan lumbers off encoumbered... Since he will be at heavy load with all that - he will try and be extra crareful - even dropping the bag to move quietly and make sure the coast is clear at certain places.
King Uther 05-07-06, 02:02 AM	Staying at a distance, the motley crew(not to be confused with the band) stood at a distance, giving the leader of the slaves a chance to rally his friends. The time of a rebellion was at hand. At 1000' from the Western outpost, Asran uses the furies to carry torches to predetermined spots as picked by Zwei and Dronnar. Limited damage, but effective at being a true distraction. The blaze caught quicker than anyone realized. The line of fire grew exponentially, and being early in the morning the Gith were somewhat caught off-guard. A small collection of casters began to rally around the blaze, getting in a line like a group of archers to fire off streams of water. When they began the first wave of water, a collection of sling stones rained down as if from heaven, knocking out some of the weaker Gith. The slaves started their own personal war..... As the sling stones began to connect, the remainder holding melee weapons made their charge, and within moments had eliminated the majority of the arcane casters currently portaled here. It was a huge blow of morale! Troops began funneling out of the center structure. At that point the slaves were outnumbered 3:2. It was clear the slaves were doing all of the work and that the army had not yet assembled fully from the Astral Plane. It was then they made a line towards the West outpost. With as much going on as there was, the small remaining faction of troops were ready for a fight, hiding behind the debri throughout the room. http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/Arkazzan/Preventrd1.jpg Asran Dronnar Zwei Tan Gith 1 Gith 2 Gith 3 Initiative: (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=443268) Asran: 13 Dronnar: 8 Zwei: 11 Tan: 15 Gith 1: 11 Gith 2: 16 Gith 3: 5
Zevox 05-07-06, 02:44 AM	So, no Furies or Dogs? And are we aware of the Giths, or are we moving in basically blind? Also, any ceiling height I should be worried about if I want to have Asran fly? Edit: Well, since the others are presuming we're aware and have our friends, I may as well too: Calmly surveying the area, Asran represses a grin. This was going to be amusing. Calling out in infernal to Wrath and Malice, he orders: "Attack the Giths to the left. Lets see if the Halfling can handle himself." Actions: Order Wrath and Malice to attack Gith 1 and Gith 3 respectively (two move action auto-success handle animal checks).
Book5 05-07-06, 01:55 PM	Now is the time! You imprisoned in glass throw your stones! The halfling holler was loud and clear. His crisp tenor a silver bell in the dawn. For Gladius! Hold this tower and we hold Gladius! Tan was not running his usual hammy nonesense, today he turns the high chant to its true purpose...war. When we get back to town party at the Red Lion! If you get yourself killed your tabs on me! Well he may have degenerated into some hammy nonesense. Tan team tactics - move me and the boys in and around to the right. Heading for the stairwell. Use the boys as soft cover, and keep up the yelling. Move (ready to strike) move (ready) move (ready) should get me there. Ready to disarm on approach, unless they are casters... if so try ready to disrupt. In four rounds I want the boys guarding the stairwell - from both directions. I don't want these guys moving back in to tell the others which door were coming down through, nor do I want their reinforcements showing up without warning. I suggest one fiend with me, dronner take left with the other fiend. Double up and we should be able to take Gith one and two out ... the double flank gith3. If I am flanking w/any allies - strike to aid other...making sure the better damage rolls hit eh?
MitzaVolchenko 05-07-06, 04:11 PM	Can I get a basic arms count on our three opponents? Zwei will move to make certain that Gith3 does not make it to the stairs. Tan is going right, Zwei is going to go left to intercept. She'll take a shot with the crossbow then move to keep any of the Gith from getting to the stairs. She is comfortable relying on Dronnar and Asran to keep Gith1 and Gith2 bottled in from the doorway. If one of them seems to be a caster, ready a shot to interrupt casting. INc lose combat open with stunning if they are holding anything worth makinghtem drop it and then flurry. "Tan flank 'em and keep the dogs on 'em. Save your grandstanding for the wenches at home," Zwei's tone is all business now, though she spares a glance to make sure the half pint hero is listening and obeying...if he failed she wasn't sure that she would bother stopping Asran from cutting bits off and dining on them. "Keep them off those stairs."
DSugui 05-07-06, 11:38 PM	Dronnar grins. "Let's see how worthy these gith warriors are..." Dronnar will (have to) wait the others, probably attacking the gith that will com to him.
King Uther 05-08-06, 02:11 AM	Squares are 10', All gith have a longbow equipped, with a melee weapon ready to draw as follows: Gith 1: Guisarme Gith 2: Greatsword Gith 3: Longsword and short sword All also have a dagger sheath by their boots. Didn't include allies on map for current convenience. The quickest Gith fired an arrow immediately, piercing Asran's infernal skin, (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=444251) a wound he did not take lightly. (Damage: 6(yes magical)) Tan reacted quickly, darting around the side of the boxes with his guard dogs, readying to disarm his opponent should he go for melee. The furies began to act their part, gliding swiftly in the sky towards their prey. Wrath could only base, while Malice flew head first for a bite. The slow reacting Gith had a huge chunk taken from his shoulder. (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=444253) (Damage: 11) Zwei begins to fan to the left, ignoring the closest Gith in favor of the one who might rat them out. She raises her arms, nestling the crossbow in with perfect aim. The bolt flew through the air, directly underneath Malice, hitting the Gith in the stomach. (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=444256) (Damage: 8) The lightly armored Gith scout quickly learns the price of slow reaction as his sense fail and he falls unconscious. Dronnar moves, running up the steps to reach the Gith on the right. He gives out a menacing howl as he brandishes his greatsword in both hands. (Felt like the right thing to do based on the situation.) At that time the closest Gith turn to Wrath and began to strike. The Guisarme comes down hard, but stops as the fortitude of the baatezu proves invulnerable. (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=444259) http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/Arkazzan/Githrd2.jpg Asran Dronnar Zwei Tan Gith 1 Gith 2 Popper and Mario Wrath and Malice
Zevox 05-08-06, 03:06 AM	Annoyed by the arrow, Asran quickly snapped the shaft before calling upon his fiendish heritage, releasing an ability that had a translucent shield appear hovering before him with a dull whining sound. Advancing quickly he draws his ever-bleeding battleaxe, Hell's Bleeder, a look on his face that leaves no doubt that he plans on enjoying this. Actions: Tap tattoo of force screen (standard), move towards Gith 1 while drawing Hell's Bleeder (move).
MitzaVolchenko 05-08-06, 03:14 AM	Zwei will stick a bolt in Asran's before heading to the stairs. Zwei watches with satisfaction as the gith falls and then turns to face Asran's target for a single shot before headig to make sure the stair is clear. The slight wince at Dronnar's racket shows her displeasure at the idea of yelling battle cries to potential foes waiting on the stairs.
DSugui 05-08-06, 09:29 AM	Dronnar brings down the Psiblade, hoping to finish his opponent in one hit. He knows his companions prefer stealthy and silent fights, but a battle is a battle and, as the saying goes, "the more, the merrier"...
Book5 05-09-06, 01:12 PM	My tactics should hold through the whole fight, no need to wait for me.
King Uther 05-09-06, 10:33 PM	The quick Gith pulled out a short sword, cutting into Dronnar. (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=446673) At the last moment, he curved the blade and gashed him deeper. (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=446678) (Crit damage: 9) Tan began to run, reaching more than the halfway part of the tower. His dogs were leading the way, Popper almost enjoying the race between them. Asran defensively conducted himself, while the Furies began to gnaw at the Guisarme-wielding Githyanki. (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=446673) One of them bite the tiop of his head, pulling him. (Damage: 8) That was when Zwei saw the opening, she fired a shot, (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=446673) the bolt flying perfectly between Malice's fangs, entering and exiting the throat of the Githyanki, helping the Fury separate the enemy's head. Dronnar took the greatsword, moving his hands to the edge of the handle for more power. He swung it with a terrible warcry, filling the room with sound echoes. The blade connected, sure enough, catching the Gith at the waist. Dronnar moved the blade upwards, cutting through the Gith until his torso became subject to gravity. It was a bloody death. In the heat of the moment, they had killed all three Gith without a moment's notice. Almost surprised at their quick succes, they didn't know exactly what to do. But the intensity of the situation gave in, and they began to move as fast as their bodies allowed. The sounds of war could be heard outside.
Zevox 05-10-06, 12:02 AM	"I take a few seconds to give Wrath and Malice thier orders and I miss all the fun? These guards must have been ill-trained. Perhaps the Giths have been holding thier elites back on the Astral and sending the expendables as the establishment force..." the Half-Fiend considers this for all of a second before realizing it is the logical conclusion. If the Giths had sent thier elites out first they would risk having them fall should an army descend on them as shortly after they leave the portal, which would hurt them considerably. Send just a sufficient number of expendable recruits and youths overseen by a few elites, however, and they ran no such risk. "Ever the calculating warriors indeed." he mutters. "Wrath, Malice, with me. We should hurry and finish this as quickly as possible." Taking just long enough to remove the remainder of the quarrel from his scales and use his wand to close the wound, Asran continues with the others, sheathing the wand again as he goes. Asran uses one charge of his wand to cure 5 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=446808) hp. Currently at 30/31. If Dronnar asks he can him as well.
DSugui 05-10-06, 01:04 AM	"I do not know if it was skill or luck, but the blow the gith hit me was a very good one..." He turns top face Asran. "If your teory is right, I am inclined to think it was luck, tough. Say, friend, do you have some cure magic to spare?" Yeah, some cure would be nice...
MitzaVolchenko 05-10-06, 03:27 AM	"Here, Tan, Zwei passes Tan a CLW potion and moves to make sure that all of the Gith are dead. "Any of us can be taken if taken quickly and unaware. Overconfidence leads to defeat," her tone is once again matter of fact as she examines the corpses' possessions for anything that might be of use below. "We should move on as soon as Tan is feeling better. I agree with Asran that this is best done quickly. I'll take point. THe rest of you keep that circus quiet and stay at least 15 yards back."
Book5 05-10-06, 10:32 AM	Tan took the potion, looked at it, patted himself down, and decided he wasn't going to pester the testy devil with questions. Instead he tosses the potion to Dronner and steps foreward retrieving her wand... instead. Look. I will give this back, but it would be more useful in my hands. The untouched halfling speaks boldly from beside dronner, who should be feeling fine in mere moments. He was eyeing the Gith for anything of use. Any psionically or magically charged devices, scrolls, sticks, gems, and etc. Not seeing anything of worth - Tan started giving a command to the dogs (unintelligible) pushing them to be as silent as possible. The words were a stynian saying, a language that Tan rarely found the need to use. He knew from experience however that telling the boys to be silent in common. Always worked when grandma said it. So its fast break to the end of the line? In that case, hop on mario and tell popper to defend dronner. FULL SPEED AHEAD! Devils? Do we want to pace ourselves? Let Tan scout to tunnel opening before flying running into the room? We will probably get suprise if we play it right.
Zevox 05-10-06, 12:30 PM	"Very well. We will need everyone in top condition if these Divine Destroyers turn out to be true Gith elites." He taps the wand on Dronnar's wound twice, closing it over quickly. At the Halfling's attempt, Asran merely returns the wand to its place in his belt pouch before the Halfling can grab it. "I think not. Whether you can use such devices or not, I'll not entrust our best source of healing to one who is prone to foolish heroics. Those potions will have to do if I for whatever reason can't reach anyone who is wounded in mid-battle." 2 charges for 6 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=447322) and 7 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=447322), Dronnar is now at full. Sneaking probably won't work. Zwei is good at it and Asran and Tan can do it fairly well, but as soon as Dronnar starts moving you can guarantee they'll here him, which means no surprise round (not to mention that the Furies have that size penalty to hide). Probably best to charge in full force. P.S. Had me confused for a moment there with the wand comment Book. Asran's a he, not a she - I thought you were talking about Zwei for a few minutes.
MitzaVolchenko 05-10-06, 03:42 PM	"We. are. not. rushing. that. tunnel." She gives the words a moment to sink in before going on, "If you all stay at least 45 yards behind me, it would take a very sharp eared Gith to hear you. We cannot be sure that our intel on what is down there is accurate. I am not charging into a force cage, fortification trap, or possibly a dead end. I trust those slaves to fight for their own lives. I do not trust them to care what happens to ours once they are free. Keep the circus back and quiet. I shall fall back and tell you what is there before we make any hasty charges to our doom," her eyes narrow as she focuses on Asran. "You are prone to making hasty decisions based on your own 'superior' heritage. Tan is regrettably prone to fits of fanciful glory. And Dronnar (tone is slightly apologetic) is not likely to hide or move silently into a spying position to save anyone's life. I would frankly prefer to go quietly ahead alone and keep you here in a defensible position while I scout, but I am not foolish enough to believe you'd wait here." Without another word to them, she turns her back and slips silently down the stairs hoping that there is enough gray matter between them all to figure out the sense of her words.
Book5 05-10-06, 10:06 PM	@ Zevox, whoops! So did I, anyway.. hehe - technically you would have to get it back from Tan, but no nevermind. Asran's right? :blink: You guys hold back. He points at Dronner while yelling to the dogs. Guard! I'll try and keep sight of Asran, and then act as relay. Stupid demon, I would not get myself killed on a scouting mission. The assualt maybe! not he scouting.
Zevox 05-11-06, 12:36 AM	@ Mitza - just to note, no one actually recommended rushing anywhere IC. That was just an offhanded remark I made OOC. Makes that last post a bit awkward, since it makes it seem as though Zwei's telepathic or something ;) . Asran winces at Tan's yell. "Keep your orders quiet, Halfling, or this endeavor at stealth will end very quickly." He says in a low tone. He follows closest behind Zwei, about 30 feet back, Wrath and Malice gliding in virtual silence only five feet behind him. He feels rather out of his element here as far as sneaking goes - he was trained for stealth in planes like the Bleak Eternity of Gehenna or the Taterian Depths of Carceri, not in the middle of a relatively empty Gith fortress on the prime. Still, his training served him well enough. Unless the Giths were sharp-eared indeed it would be difficult for them to hear his passage.
DSugui 05-11-06, 01:35 AM	"Whatever you say. I will just watch the back then." All this sneaking around was starting to annoy Dronnar deeply. Why couldn't they just strike fast and hard, finish the enemy in one blow? He knew he lacked the ability to convince others of his point of view, so he waited the battle begin...
King Uther 05-11-06, 02:29 AM	Zwei moved swiftly and silently, (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=448171) keeping to the edge of the wall as if to remain hidden. As she neared the end of the hobbit-hole, she saw thetip of the portal. It had a green metal attached at the peak of the arch, its ancient energy flowing from top to bottom. A strange metal indeed. The portal was a solid 80ft from the furthest Zwei could travel. She halted the progress of those behind her. A Gith, at least 2 feet taller than any others, stood with a massive falchion on the other side of the gate. He was speaking with another Gith, wearing full mage robes. It sounded mostly silent with the occasional jibberish. Map will come tomorrow night. Make any preparations while you can. This will likely prove tough, but fun.
MitzaVolchenko 05-11-06, 02:54 AM	1. Share layout with the others. 2. tap inertial and force screen. 3. Mage is first target for Tan and I. Start with readying shot to interrupt casting and then head for a grapple...gith+caster=likely low strength. Asran and Dronnar are best to handle the big sword boy. Work to use flanking to our advantage. If I can get within charging distance of the caster, I am willing to take the charge to get him grappled and stop him from casting. Obviously discard crossbow if going for the fast grapple. Try for stunning fist if caster is holding anything worth makinghim drop it. Zwei pulls everyone back and describes the layout in a soft whisper and makes her suggestions for tactics.
DSugui 05-11-06, 01:48 PM	Dronnar only nods, confirming he understood the strategy, and starts his preparations. Dronnar will: 1. manifest Dissolving Weapon on the Psiblade 2. manifest Force Screen using the cognizance crystal 3. manifest Animal Affinity (str) from a powerstone 4. manifest Vigor (+10hp) from a powerstone 5. use the dorje of Biofeedback on himself and Asran He will try and hide all displays from manifesting.
Zevox 05-11-06, 02:14 PM	@ DSugui - Biofeedback is personal range, no way to put it on Asran. Nice thought though. Asran likewise nods in understanding. Replacing Hell's Bleeder on his belt, he removes his greataxe from its sling on his back. "We'll see if that oversized Gith is as threatening without his weapon." he whispers, running a finger along the edge of the hell-forged axe. @ KU - Is Asran's tattoo from the last match still up? I presume no, since its a 1 mintue time limit. If not, his prebuffs are to tap the second tattoo and quaff a potion of shield of faith.
Book5 05-11-06, 02:23 PM	Tan on the mage natch. Use ready actions to keep him from getting any spells off - full offensive... ideally no one will melee my littl eguy. Set one dog to attack.flank the mage and the other should watch my back (defend me). Question.. can you make Handle Animal commands silently? I know some animals can be trained to take visual cues instead of verbal... never thought of it till now but
DSugui 05-11-06, 03:05 PM	@ DSugui - Biofeedback is personal range, no way to put it on Asran. Nice thought though. Duh, forgot about that... Nevermind, then. Let's crush these giths...
King Uther 05-11-06, 09:22 PM	A map to give you a better crack at this. All big squares are as if 10 square feet. http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/Arkazzan/portalrd2.jpg Asran Dronnar Tan Zwei Large Gith Robed Gith
Book5 05-11-06, 09:33 PM	Get on Popper and when Zwei says go I will ready to interupt any attacks on myself and ride all the way to the gith mage - there hold the mage down with snaps of my whirling chain and drooling dogs. Between the three of us we should be able to keep him out of the fight. The heros made their way down the passage in silence. Each battlehardend by their practice in the arena, they knew each others capabilities, and they knew the plan. Tan fast on the mage - Dronner hard on the big guy. The devils would deal with the dirty details inbetween.
Zevox 05-11-06, 11:09 PM	And on Zwei's mark... Asran takes to the sky, the Furies flapping quickly at his heels. He holds Hell's Cleaver in his hands, the powerful greataxe practically begging to be used on his enemies. Pointing at the large Gith in a silent challenge he tightens his grip on the axe as he eyes the falchion, a malicious smile on his face. Actions are to double-move into the air (at least 10' high) so that Asran has a lane for a diving charge at the big one next round (dive will be to sunder the falchion, not an attack on the gith himself). The Furies will be following per thier last orders, so once anyone attacks Asran thier defend trick will kick in, no need for him to issue attack orders. Quick summary: Asran: 30/31 hp, AC 26, Force Screen (ends in 9), Shield of Faith (ends in 10)
King Uther 05-12-06, 02:22 AM	This is a surprise round. Zwei begins moving around the corner, no longer worried about stealth but about quick striking. She steadies her crossbow, in hopes of catching the caster off guard and disrupting his ability to control the flow of battle. Tan, mounted upon Popper, rides quickly out from behind the antique pot. He readies himself for any surprises, hoping to catch any ambushers off guard. Mario follows behind, doing guard duty. Dronnar, entirely buffed up to ready himself for the big battle, ran as fast as he could. Trying to keep up with the rest of the group in hopes of tipping the scales of the battle in their favor as much as possible. Asran took to the sky, with the furies right above him. He held his axe firm, ready to cut down the giant gith's weapon. As he did, the ground shook, swallowing up the hole in which they got here. It was at that time they two gith really took notice, turning around to face their attackers. http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/Arkazzan/portalsurprise2.jpg Asran Dronnar Tan Zwei Large Gith Robed Gith Mario Initiative: (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=449548) Asran: 4 Dronnar: 19 Zwei: 22 Tan: 12 Robed Gith: 8 Large Gith: 15 ????: 23 Asran 30/31 AC24 Force Screen [9] SoF [10] Dronnar 56/46 AC23 Force Screen, Vigor, Biofeedback, Dissolving Weapon, Animal Affinity(STR) Zwei 25/25 AC25 Force Screen, Inertial Armor, Readied vs Action Tan 28/28 AC20 Readied vs Approach
MitzaVolchenko 05-12-06, 06:03 AM	Until we know what ??? is, there is no reason to change plans. Big boy is my Dodge buddy unless something uglier comes my way. Tumble to avoid AoO for moving through his range to get at the caster. If the caster gets seriously involved we are screwed. Moriturite Salutamus!
DSugui 05-12-06, 08:53 AM	There is still a long distance between us and the giths, so Dronnar will keep moving cautiously trying to keep close to Asran. If Asran succeeds in his sunder attempt, charge the large gith; if not, manifest a 3 pp Expansion (10 min duration) so I have reach too and charge the large gith.
Zevox 05-12-06, 12:59 PM	I see no reason to change plans either. Asran'll take an AoO from his charge, but it'll be worth it if the falchion breaks (note to self: take cross-class rank in tumble at next Ranger level). Diving it he has a +20 to the opposed check and does 2d12+20 damage, ignoring hardness if its less than 20, and he can sunder any weapon with a +1 enchantment or no enchantment, so unless this thing is adamantine or at a +2 enchantment he should manage it. Only thing worth noting is that if Asran takes a heavy blow before his turn comes around (from the wizard or this ??? thing most likely) I may want to change to doing something else so the AoO doesn't threaten to kill him outright. As an aside, his AC is 26, not 24: 10+3dex+6armor+1natural+4shield(Force Screen)+2deflection(SoF).
Book5 05-12-06, 08:05 PM	Yo Ho! keep the mage down! yo ho! keep the mage down! So a giant, a hobbit, and two demons break into a githyanki base.... As the four move foreward with mithral corded muscles still burning from the last encounter the halfing hairbrain lets loose with his rejoinders. ... and we all know that ain't pretty! his jokes, as usual less than really funny. His delivery, his voice, is what gives his words power. His shear unmitigated confidance was infectious... to his allies. As the fight progresses Tan keeps his eyes peeled for anything of importance. Items he can use, advantages that he can shout to his allies, or any other unknown elements of the fight. His allies were all distracted with the giant, but Tan's task gave him a perfect vantage to watch over his fellow gladiators. As he rides foreward boldly on popper - Tan thinks he catches a shadow in his eye. The shadow of death? Thats not metagaming :rolleyes:
King Uther 05-13-06, 02:34 AM	Tan really does hold a large likeability factor to him. Zwei begins to move around the corner, keeping her devilish eye upon the mage, her crossbow holding the Gith in its sights. Dronnar delays, waiting for Asran to strike. The large Gith moves up towards the portal, as if to guard it. "Succort, this is not a game, come out and fight with your brethren." Tan moves around where Zwei did, keeping tabs on the wizard for now and readying his attack as well. He felt the tingling on the back of his neck, as if something was wrong with this scenario. Mario was acting as if there was more danger around than could be seen... The wizard, with a coy smile, accepts the finger of fate pointed as her and begins to cast a spell. The bolt hit her in the chest (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=450449) , but with great resiliency she kept the spell, unleashing it upon Zwei. A great shadow demon leaps from the ground, a terrifying sight. It touches Zwei. Zwei's mental awareness fails her, (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=450455) but she manages to keep her calm instead of dying from a heart attack. (Damage: 14) As Asran crashes down, the giant gith's blade deflects off of his protections. (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=450462) However, with a quick move, the GIth prevented the destruction of his falchion. (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=450462) Dronnar moves forward, increasing his size as to challenge the large warrior. The Furies dive, hitting the large Gith, but both do not connect on the heavily-armored warrior. (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=450464) They do, on the other hand, detect an extra presence to the North, lurking around Tan. In Infernal they tell Asran. http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/Arkazzan/portalrd4.jpg Asran (Furies are above Asran and above Gith) Dronnar Tan Zwei Large Gith Robed Gith Mario ???? Asran 30/31 AC26 Force Screen [9] SoF [10] Dronnar 56/46 AC21 Force Screen, Vigor, Biofeedback, Dissolving Weapon, Animal Affinity(STR), Expansion Zwei 11/25 AC25 Force Screen, Inertial Armor, Tan 28/28 AC20 Readied vs Approach
Zevox 05-13-06, 12:38 PM	"Wrath and Malice have detected another here, to the north! Whoever it is must be invisible!" the Half-Fiend shouts in common to the others. Quickly ordering Malice to direct its efforts towards the invisible foe the Half-Fiend turns his own towards the large Gith before him, giving a cruel smile. "That blow would have felled many a Tanar'ri. I'm going to enjoy cutting you down." Asran then unleashes another mighty blow, his grin only growing larger at the screech of metal on metal that issues as the hell-forged axe clashes with the astral falchion. Move action: order Malice to attack the invisible foe (auto-success). Standard action: Sunder attempt #2 - Attack 32 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=450870), damage 18 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=450870). Heres hoping! Also, use a free action to 5'-step to the Gith's side so Dronnar has a clear charge lane (try to coordinate with him to flank as this progresses).
MitzaVolchenko 05-13-06, 01:00 PM	Can we get a full descript there? I am not at all visualizing what is going on. There is no readied interrupt shot from Tan (no big deal). Any road, I guess keep on with current plan and see how it goes. Not much I can do other than try to take that happy caster to hell with me. You can feel free to heal, but it is fairly pointless when working against something that much more powerful.
Book5 05-13-06, 01:24 PM	Unvisible, how unconvient! Tan's quick was an almost unconsious aside, the enemy that he could not see - was not the enemy he was concerned with. Tan had this idea - he was going to give this robed gith some of his greatest hits. ok, groan but no change to tactics for enemy - hopefully mario will protect mah rear end. That is, after all, his job.
DSugui 05-14-06, 01:29 AM	Dronnar will charge the large gith. If necessary, he will manifest Hustle for an extra move action.
King Uther 05-14-06, 02:00 PM	I don't have access to my map utilities, as I am at my wife's sisters for a cookout today. Summary of previous actions fopr convenience: Zwei runs around the corner, readying a shot. Dronnar delays. Large Gith protects Portal. Tan readied vs melee with a melee weapon, trying to close in on the mage. I realize he mentioned readying vs the mage, but for some reason I was following his previous tactic vs melee. BUt in this round it now makes sense so I'm flowing with it. Mage casts Phantasmal Killer, but Zwei manages not to die. Asran charges, dodging the AoO, but failing to sunder the blade(barely). Furies charge large gith. Dronnar goes, moving and expanding himself. A quick-striking attacker comes behind Tan, but with perfect reflexes Tan deflects the attack before it pierces his skin. (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=451761) Tan's deflection follwed through into a disarm, knocking the short sword onto the ground. (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=451768) Zwei launches her body at the caster, wrapping her strong legs around the mage, wrestling the GIth to the ground. (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=451763) (Damage: 7) Dronnar charged the GIth, reaching his weapon around Asran for the attack. His blade hit a vital spot, (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=451789) and when the Gith reacted, Dronnar shoved the blade through his skull. (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=451794) (Crit Damage: 43) Tan, having knocked the roguish GIth's blade away, moved to attack the grappled mage while Mario put himself between Tan and the new enemy. He brings the spiked chain down on the mage, cutting him on the cheek to draw blood. (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=451799) A fireball scorches the area, after the mage successfully holds concentration. (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=451805) It hits everyone, with Asran, Dronnar, and Popper taking the full flame damage. (Asran takes 21-10=11, Wrath, Malice, and Tan take 10 damage, Dronnar and Popper take 21 damage) The situation has changed somewhat, so I'm going to let Zevox change ASran's action.
Book5 05-14-06, 07:24 PM	Boys! Tan screams as the confliguration consumes his pets. The heart of the hero was torn between coming to their aid and ending the conflict. His common sense overrode his sensibilities and he remained on the assault. With the bruiser down and the mage under Zwie's control Tan turned his attention to the rouge Gith. Holler if you need a heal! The meager magics available to Tan included healing magic - magic he had saved to this point just in case. He stands between Zwei and the rouge. His chain spins menacingly. Its lighting like strikes barely perceptable to the naked eye. Ideally the rouge will provoke - if not go ahead and hit him. Next round go heal whoever asks - if anyone asks.
MitzaVolchenko 05-14-06, 10:51 PM	Kill the wizard is first priority over everything else including healing. If the ruling currently allows (keeps changing and I am too lazy to check it) go ahead and flurry him. Once he is dead, drop darkness...I do not like sneak attacks!
Zevox 05-14-06, 11:26 PM	Mind rolling for Asran's SR 13 to avoid any damage from that fireball? Only slightly annoyed by the fireball thanks to his fiendish resiliece to such effects, Asran shrugs casually as if loosening his muscles and mutters "Killjoy," with a sidelong glance at Dronnar. Deciding the others wouldn't last long if the wizard were permitted to continue assaulting them, Asran grips Hell's Cleaver tightly and rushes and the grappling Gith and Tiefling, aiming for his exposed back, and plants the axe expertly into his spine, a diabolic laugh escaping his lips as the blade cuts into Gith flesh. Action: charge grappled Gith wizard. Attack 26 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=452422), damage 12 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=452422). Wrath and Malice should probably attack him too due to thier defend trick, if he survives.
King Uther 05-15-06, 01:25 AM	I have a lot of time tomorrow night devoted to the 3 frozen quests. In order to ensure everyone is ready for Wednseday, I'm ending all three tomorrow by writing a long story about the final fight, etc... Just give me an idea of what your character wants to do, however cool or interesting, and I'll write it in. This battle will have numerous opponents and be fun to read about, this I promise. Just give me some pointers if you get the chance and I'll try and do your character justice.
Zevox 05-15-06, 01:02 PM	Well, since these are totally off-the-map quests, I honestly don't think not finishing this before pairings would have any affect on if characters are permitted in the pairings, but here you go: Hack up the wizard with Hell's Cleaver, ordering one of the Furies after the rogue. Once the wizard's dead, drop globes of darkness to hamper the sneak attacker, one on Asran's armor, maybe for fun others on Tan and Dronnar if they're not in the radius of that one (Zwei can look after herself in that regard). Then switch to Hell's Bleeder and start ripping into him with axe, claw, and tooth, using the Furies target location to ferret out Mr. Invisible. If anybody else shows up via that portal, cut 'em down, maybe with a sunder thrown in for spice. If you're still rolling this rather than just writing, heal as necesary of course, and apply healing to others if they call out for it and the wizard's dead. Then use Hell's Cleaver to try and destroy the portal, Hell-forged enchanted metal vs Astral-forged magic device. Do a dive with it if the thing proves stubborn :D .
MitzaVolchenko 05-15-06, 02:58 PM	Said it all last time. I will add to Asran's sentiments taht I wnat to see to the safety of the non-EHTC'ers a bit. It is good PR for the guild. I wnat them to leave feeling like EHTC is solid to go to war with rather than against.
Book5 05-15-06, 10:22 PM	So your saying Asran is gonna try and save Tan's life? Well that could certainly start something interesting! Umm, Tans outa inspires - but he has full spellcasting power. Umm - I would like to see him fight in-concert with someone else - that is how he is designed. Anything dramatic - seeing as he is "too tired to be funny" eheh.
Zevox 05-15-06, 11:59 PM	Don't get any ideas - he has his reasons for wanting everyone to survive this, and they aren't identical to Zwei's ;) .
King Uther 05-16-06, 02:28 AM	The Furies and Zwei began to fully assault the wizard. The Furies did indeed begin moving the grapple into the air, but Zwei being as stubborn as she is, she stayed with it. After a few moments of bone-breaking, the mage became unconscious and easily was slain by the bat-like creatures. Tan turned around, watching as the roguish Gith charge him with the shortsword. In a cunning display of combat strategy, wrapped his spiked chain around the forearm of the Gith, whipping it up until the charging rogue found the short sword embedded firmly with his skull. Everyone was stunned at his improvement, but he felt satisfied that his practice was working. ........................................ ........................................ ............................... The battle sounds were ocurring upon the roof. Dronnar and Asran, with their combined strength, shattered the portal orb, closing it off from further armies. Tan and Zwei led the way upstairs, watching as the farmers were being slain with ease by the more powerful remaining Gith. Tan whipped the chain underneath two Gith whose backs were turned. They were firing magic missiles at the slaves down below. As he yanked hard, the arching mages fell face first, slamming their teeth into the stone wall then succumbing to gravity. The incredibly loud sound of bones breaking confirmed the death of the two. A large gith, surprising Tan from behind, picks him up and throws him off of the edge. Tan floats for a moment, seeing his life flash before his eyes. As his face begins to feel the tip of the grass his body is yanked upwards, caught by the flying devil. Asran dropped off the halfling, continuing his flight for the leader in the distance. Around him was 5 dead bodies of slaves, recently killed himself. The leader saw Asran coming, and pulled out his longspear in preparation for the devil's attack. He looked confident and strong, and when Asran descended he held out the spear. Asran took Hell's Cleaver, and with one stroke drove it through the spear, severing his foreign head as well. The Gith's blood began flowing as a dam with a big leak in it. Three of the remaining Giths upon the roof quickly leapt at Zwei. She ducked low, swing her weight back and grabbing the one to her left with her legs at the knees. With her wiehgt leaned towards the edge, as her enemy followed her he was flung off the ledge, death awaiting him. She then finished the flip, standing upon the armored Gith's knee. She did another backflip, connecting on the Gith's jaw with her right foot, breaking his neck. With only one opponent left, she used her powerful defense to throw the attacking Gith behind her, right into Dronnar's grasp. The half-giant could barely go up the stairs. When he did, the first thing he saw was a halberd-wielding Gith eyeing him. The Gith was quick, and in a matter of seconds had indeed stabbed Dronnar. Angered at the injuries sustained, Dronnar grabbed the Gith by the torso, slamming him into the wall. It was then his senseskicked in, and reached behind his back to grab the Gith flung by Zwei. Using the new enemy as a club, she beat the pinned Gith to death with her new club's head until the bloody stumps were unrecognizable. As the dust cleared on the battlefield, a total of 10 slaves remained, all weary from work and battle....
MitzaVolchenko 05-16-06, 04:25 AM	Zwei stretches and surveys the scene noting casualties and possible sources of reinforcements. "I want to see the underground water freed into the lower areas to collapse this heap and make certain it is never usable again. I also want to see to it that our erstwhile allies," she nods toward the remainder of the slave contingent, "are safely supplied and away. None of us should be here when and if the Gith send a party to find out what happened to this lot." She gives no sign of pain or even noticing her own condition. The business of organizing the final destruction takes precedence over silly things like healing. "Tan, perhaps you are best to speak with the former slaves. I doubt they will be kindly disposed to me regardless of what has passed here. Dronnar, I think we'll need your brute muscle to free the water below. Asran, if you and the Furies could search the dead for anything further of use or information?" she barely waits to see if the others are in agreement or not before heading down to seek the best point to free the underground river and destabilize the foundations.
Book5 05-16-06, 04:26 AM	We won! The halfling was leaping for joy I'm Alive! Despite the burns that covered his body he danced. His weary eyes looked about as if he expected the nimbus to reappeare with their victory confirmed. No such miracles occured. The motly crew had stopped the invasion, but it was the task of others to return the power of the nimbus.
DSugui 05-16-06, 09:15 AM	As the heat of battle starts to cool, Dronnar regains his best senses. These giths weren't the best opponents he had faced, but have proved worthy (at least, they didn't run facing certain death...) He thougth that destroy the base was pointless now, even a waste, since gladosian forces could take the place and use it as an outpost, but, too tired to argue with Zwei, he simply followed her for whatever plans the planetouched had in mind.
Zevox 05-16-06, 01:14 PM	Asran merely nods. His objectives here have been accomplished, so he is content to let Zwei run things as she wished from here on out. His hand strays to his pouch, grasping the seal within for just a moment before he goes about the searching of the dead, making sure to retrieve his axes from the corpses of those who had wielded them in the process.
MitzaVolchenko 05-16-06, 05:03 PM	Zwei leads Dronnar below to find the best place to destroy the shoring of the underground stream. Once they find the best point, she gives him a weary smile. "We smash here, then head for home. The water will destabilize the foundation over time and cause the entire complex to be nothing more than a pile of rocks for Mother Nature to reclaim."
King Uther 05-16-06, 11:30 PM	The sky loomed overhead, the stars brighter than they have been for some time. The air was cooler. They returned home, weary from a long journey. But there was no parade awaiting them. No celebration. Irigon, Second in Command under the General of Gladius, awaited them upon entering the city with a group of elite guards. Holding a piece of parchment for each of them, he handed them out before speaking to them. "You understand we cannot make what you did public. The people must believe they are safe, and the threat of a Gith invasion will only spread chaos and strife in our fair city. You are all heroes, and as a reward I am authorized to owe you a favor from the General himself. Should you ever find a need for the use of the army within reason, we will respond quickly and without fail. Again, from the bottom of my heart I thank you. Our reports have shown you completely destroyed the castle with a giant flood. Surely it will never be used again." Bowing, he leaves their company, the night air the only thing left to greet them upon their return.
MitzaVolchenko 05-17-06, 02:41 AM	"Typical and necessary," Zwei's tone is one of knowing acceptance of the conditions of their return. Turning to the others, "I for one, am for a bath and bed. Fair trails and trials to you both. We work well together. Hopefully if ever we do so in the future it will be for a reason less pressing." She offers half bows to Tan and Dronnar before heading off toward Vilis with Asran.
DSugui 05-17-06, 09:10 AM	Dronnar bows to his companions. "Farwell, my friends. I have a report to make, so I am going to the PSI headquarters. It was good to work with you. May the gods bless your way." The half giant turns and starts to leave, enjoying the calm night.
Book5 05-29-06, 02:05 PM	The problem with being Tan, is that he refuses to make sense. Only a few minutes after the devil saved him he had effectivly betrayed them. The tiny fellow was nearly spent. The fight was well near won already. He had just nearly died, very far from the nimbus. He decided to hide. Not really. He was there, but he was only going through the motions. Swing slash, curl and snap. All in the wrist. Dodge dash and retreat. Before the final arrows were launched, he actually was gone. His mind on his dogs, and his lost freind. The man was tired beyond the understanding of the demons. Dronner.. well who knows with them crazy psionics. Whimpy as he was. He is strong enough to drag a few dogs back to town. He cried a few times.. mostly because he knew what his gramma meant. He was going to die. No matter the nimbus embrace. He just fought side by side with things from hell or some other place equally as bad. He could have sung that old rhyme, the one with the names of the stars init.. the one his gramma sung. But a cantrip and good cough cleared up his face by the time he reached outer Gladius. He wasn't certain how he got there. He must have remembered the way, or retraced his steps. He passed through the streets and saw something worse than usual. Fights. Real fights were happening in the streets, and sometimes.. they would stand. Not each and every one of them, not naturally, but instantly or not at all. Tan looked back at his boys. He squinted and he could see the slight shimmer. He had them on a proper makeshift mat. They were "cleanish." As much as you can expect two roasted dogs on a mat to be. The flies had gone as soon as he passed into the glow. Not a big bright glow, like the arena, but the fuzzy tracer effect that all magic had within the power of the nimbus. Its not contained anymore. He had to blink at that thought. The pitlords are doing something to it and it is spitting out magic like it used to.. I.. where am I? He looks to his left and can see the majestic palace of the CEF, somewhat less imposing for all the construction. RESURECTION! He hollors with a smile! His stature swims in his head. Tan of the TAO, seeking some services. Can you ressurect my dogs and have the Tab sent to the TAO. As he trudged his "mentality" revealed iteself. What the hell was I thinking! I was working with Habari and PSI! Those guys are flaming evil! I don't care what anyone says .. evil is as evil does gramma usta say, ohh pelor shine you light on me I should go to church.. oh! Theres one there .. how convienient.....