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TelinArtho 03-01-07, 05:48 PM	This is a miniquest for Jur, the Mad Magician. If you are not Tellish_of_Ket (hereafter referred to as "ToK" or "head peon number 4") or TelinArtho (hereafter referred to as "Questor Murderer Extraordinaire" or just "Master" for short), do not post here under penalty of something exceptionally nasty. Luckily, you can still post in the appropriate places (Fights of the Week thread, Tavern thread) or even send either or both of us PMs about the quest. Please send money to its appropriate place... Oh, yeah - Jur is miniquesting to destroy a very young red dragon and to bring its remains back for proper animation. Questlog: Blaze of Glory (EL10) - Failure Week 1: Jur falls to the might of three Young Silver Dragons. Resources Used: (none - its a frozen quest...) This quest is not an in-cycle quest.
TelinArtho 03-01-07, 05:49 PM	Ready for Feb 28, [Fight (1)] – Free Activity: Profession Surgeon 348gp Knowledge (Nobility/Royality): +16 Earning Money Free Activity (Profession: Surgeon +20) . Task: You need at least 5 ranks in both skills. You must earn money with a Free Activity. . Effect: You gain a bonus to the money earned with the Free Activity in percent equal to your Knowledge Nobility value. Jur, The Mad Magician Gender and Race: Male, Human Size and Type: Medium, Humanoid Height and Weight: 5’0, 122 lbs Age: 53 (Old) Alignment: Chaotic Neutral ECL: 10 (Cloistered Cleric 10) Domains: Madness/Magic Experience: 47,000/55,000 Guild: none Attributes STR 06 (-2) [01 pts] [08 Base, -3 Age] DEX 10 (+0) [05 pts] [13 Base, -3 Age] CON 12 (+1) [08 pts] [15 Base, -3 Age] INT 16 (+3) [06 pts] [14 Base, +2 Age] WIS 28 (+9) [16 pts] [18 Base, +2 Age, +6 Enh, +2 Adv.] CHA 10 (+0) [0 pts] [08 Base, +2 Age] Miscellaneous Statistics Hit Points: 47 (47.5) [? HD] [6 (Cleric 1) + (3.5 (Cleric) x 9) + (10 HD x 1 Con)] Armor Class (Normal): 10 [10 Base] Armor Class (Touch): 10 [10 Base] Armor Class (Flat-Footed): 10 [10 Base] Initiative: +0 [+0 Dex] Base Attack Bonus: +5 [+5 (Cloistered Cleric 10)] Grapple: +3 [+5 BAB, -2 Str] Speed (Land): 30 ft [30 Base] Weight Carried: 5.0 lbs, light encumbrance [0-20 (Light), 21-40 (Medium), 41-60 (Heavy)] Spell/Power Resistance: 0 (Spell Resistance Spell) [Spell Resistance (CL 10)] Saves Fortitude: +10 [+1 Con, +7 (Cleric 7), +2 Cloak] Reflex: +05 [+0 Dex, +3 (Cleric 7), +2 Cloak] Will: +17 [+6 Wis, +7 (Cleric 7), +2 Cloak, +2 Feat] [True Madness 1/day, Will Save: +22] [Closed Mind: +2 on ALL saving throws vs Psionic Powers] [Force of Will: Use will save instead of Ref/Fort vs Psionic Powers] Melee Attacks Touch +3, (20/x2) (+20 True Strike) [-2 Str, +5 BAB] Ranged Attacks Ranged Touch +5, (20/x2) (+20 True Strike) [+0 Dex, +5 BAB] Special Attacks & Abilities Spontaneous Heal Channel Positive Energy Turn Undead Insanity Score: 5 MADNESS DOMAIN Granted Power: Insanity score: Class Lvl/2. For spellcasting (determining bonus spells and DCs), the character uses his or her Wisdom score plus his or her Insanity score in place of Wisdom alone. For all other purposes, such as skills and saves, use Wisdom minus Insanity in place of Wisdom. True madness 1/day. Use the character’s Insanity score as a positive rather than a negative modifier on a single roll involving Wisdom. Choose to use this power before the roll is made. 1 Random Action 2 Touch of Madness 3 Rage 4 Confusion 5 Bolts of Bedevilment 6 Phantasmal Killer 7 Insanity 8 Maddening Scream 9 Weird MAGIC DOMAIN Granted Power: Use scrolls, wands, and other devices with spell completion or spell trigger activation as a wizard of one-half your cleric level (at least 1st level). For the purpose of using a scroll or other magic device, if you are also a wizard, actual wizard levels and these effective wizard levels stack. 1 Magic Aura 2 Identify 3 Dispel Magic 4 Imbue with Spell Ability 5 Spell Resistance 6 Antimagic Field 7 Spell Turning 8 Protection from Spells 9 Mage’s Disjunction Knowledge Domain Granted Power: Add all Knowledge skills to your list of cleric class skills. You cast divination spells at +1 caster level. 1 Detect Secret Doors 2 Detect Thoughts 3 Clairaudience/Clairvoyance 4 Divination 5 True Seeing 6 Find the Path 7 Legend Lore 8 Discern Location 9 Foresight Hit Die – D6 BaB - Poor Added Class Skills - Decipher Script, Speak Language, and all Knowledge skills Skill Points - 6 + Int (x4 at 1st level). CLASS FEATURES The cloistered cleric has all the standard cleric class features, except as noted below. Weapon and Armor Proficiency: Simple weapons and light armor. Lore (Ex): Thanks to long hours of study, a cloistered cleric has a wide range of stray knowledge. This ability is identical to the bard's bardic knowledge class feature, using the cloistered cleric's class level in place of the bard level. Deity, Domains, and Domain Spells: In addition to any domains selected from his deity's list, a cloistered cleric automatically gains the Knowledge domain as a bonus domain (even if the Knowledge domain is not normally available to clerics of that deity). He gains the Knowledge domain granted power and may select his bonus domain spell from the Knowledge domain or from one of his two regular domains. Spellcasting: Add the following spells to the cloistered cleric's class spell list: 0st - message; 1st - erase, identify, unseen servant; 2nd - fox's cunning; 3rd - illusory script, secret page, tongues (reduced from 4th level); 4th - detect scrying; 6th - analyze dweomer; 7th - sequester; 9th - vision. Divine Spells Readied [Enchantment DC +1] Orisons [DC 21]: Guidance(v,s)(x6) Level 1 [DC 21]: magic aura(v,s,f), shield of faith +3(v,s,m), hide from undead (v,w,df), obscuring mist (v,s), sanctuary (v,s,df) (x4) Level 2 [DC 23]: touch of madness(v,s)(x2), hold person(v,s,df), resist energy(v,s,df)(x2), silence(v,s), spiritual weapon(v,s,df), delay poison (v,s,df) Level 3 [DC 24]: dispel magic(v,s)(x4), dispel magic, animate dead (v,s,m), pro energy (v,s,df) Level 4 [DC 25]: confusion(v,s,df), freedom of movement(v,s,df), inflict critical wounds(v,s)(x2), lesser planar ally, spell immunity(v,s,df) Level 5 [DC 26]: bolts of bedevilment(v,s)(x2), spell resistance(v,s,df), true seeing(v,s,m), insect swarm(v,s,df) Spell Levels Available Per Fight: 32 (6 Orisons) [94 Total Spell Levels / 3, rounded up] Total Spell Levels: 94 [(8 x 1), (8 x 2), (7 x 3), (6 x 4), (5 x 5)] Caster Level: 10 Total SLA's available for THIS fight: 32 [F1=?, F2=?, F3=?] Feats Iron WillLvl 1 Force of Will human Craft Wondrous ItemsLvl 3 Spell Focus: EnchantmentLvl 6 Closed MindLvl 9 Skills Total Skill Points: 130 [130 (Cloistered Cleric 10)] Languages: Common, Auran, Celestial, Draconic [1 Racial, +3 Int] Armor Check Penalty: +0 [0 Armor, 0 Shield] Balance: +0 [+0 Dex, 0 Ranks] Climb: -2 [-2 Str, 0 Ranks] Concentration: +14 [+1 Con, 13 Ranks (13 (Cleric))] Diplomacy: +16 [+0 Cha, 13 Ranks (13 (Cleric)), +3 circlet] Heal: +20 [+5 Wis, 13 Ranks(13(Cleric)), +2 tools] Hide: +0 [+0 Dex, 0 Ranks] Jump: -2 [-2 Str, 0 Ranks] Knowledge (Arcana): +16 [+3 Int, 13 Ranks (13 (Cleric))] Knowledge (The Planes): +16 [+3 Int, 13 Ranks (13 (Cleric))] Knowledge (Royalty/Nobility): +16 [+3 Int, 13 Ranks (13 (Cleric))] Listen: +11 [+5 Wis, 6.5 Ranks(13(Cleric))] Move Silently: +0 [+0 Dex, 0 Ranks] Profession: Medical Specialist +20 [+5 Wis, 13 Ranks (13(cleric)), +2 Tool] Spellcraft: +18 [+3 Int, 13 Ranks (13(Cleric)), +2 Syn (know: arcana)] Spot: +11 [+5 Wis, 6.5 Ranks (13(Cleric))] Conditional Modifiers True Madness 1/day: Spot/Listen become +16 each Prefight Actions Ally: Jovan (LPA: Diplomacy DC = 20+6=26 vs take 10 + 18=28) [Next fight Only - 100xp/150gp]) Ally: Araja Permanent See Invisibility (CL 10) Ring of Counterspells: Dispel Magic Equipment Worn and Carried 500gp Black Pearl Basic Outfit (15 Wooden Holy Symbols sewn on vest) [0 lbs] [0 gp] Circlet of Persuasioncrafted [0 lbs][ 1250p] Periapt of Wisdom +6crafted [0 lbs][ 18,000gp] Pearl of Power 1st - crafted [0 lbs] [500 gp] Pearl of Power 3st - crafted [0 lbs] [4500 gp] Ring of Counterspells (dispel magic) [0 lbs][4000gp] Permanent See Invisibility (CL 10) [5750gp] Spell Component Pouch (x2) [2.0 lb each = 4 lbs][5 gp each = 10 gp] Wand of Spectral Hand (CL 3) – 50 charges [0 lbs][4500gp] Cloak of Resistance +2crafted [1 lbs][2000gp] Wand of Magic Missile (CL 9) – 50 charges [0 lbs][6750gp] Ointment for Eyes [0 lbs][250gp] Expendable Items Arcane Scrolls: Scroll of Summon Swarm [CL 3] [0.0 lb each = 0 lbs][150 gp each = 150 gp] Scroll of Mirror Image [CL 3] [0.0 lb each = 0 lbs][150 gp each = 150 gp] Scroll of Command Undead [CL 3] [0.0 lb each = 0 lbs][150 gp each = 150 gp] Scroll of Invisibility [CL 3] [0.0 lb each = 0 lbs][150 gp each = 150 gp] Scroll of Obscuring Mist [CL 1] [0.0 lb each = 0 lbs][25 gp each = 25 gp] Scroll of Expeditious Retreat [CL 1] [0.0 lb each = 0 lbs][25 gp each = 25 gp] Scroll of Expeditious Retreat [CL 1] [0.0 lb each = 0 lbs][25 gp each = 25 gp] Scroll of True Strike [CL 1] [0.0 lb each = 0 lbs][25 gp each = 25 gp] Scroll of True Strike[CL 1] [0.0 lb each = 0 lbs][25 gp each = 25 gp] Scroll of True Strike [CL 1] [0.0 lb each = 0 lbs][25 gp each = 25 gp] Scroll of True Strike[CL 1] [0.0 lb each = 0 lbs][25 gp each = 25 gp] Divine Scrolls: Scroll of Hide from Undead [CL 1] [0.0 lb each = 0 lbs][25 gp each = 25 gp] Scroll of Pro Evil [CL 1] [0.0 lb each = 0 lbs][25 gp each = 25 gp] Scroll of Pro Good [CL 1] [0.0 lb each = 0 lbs][25 gp each = 25 gp] Scroll of Pro Law [CL 1] [0.0 lb each = 0 lbs][25 gp each = 25 gp] Scroll of Pro Chaos [CL 1] [0.0 lb each = 0 lbs][25 gp each = 25 gp] Max total (ECL 102 x 50): 900/(5000 gp) Equipment at Home Mw, Physicians tools [1 lbs][55 gp] Results (result) vs (Character Name (Player Name)) - [??? xp] [??? gp] (result) in (quest name) - [??? xp] [??? gp] (result) vs (Character Name (Player Name)) - [??? xp] [??? gp] (result) in (miniquest name) - [??? xp] [??? gp] (result) vs (Character Name (Player Name)) - [??? xp] [??? gp] (result) in (campaign name) - [??? xp] [??? gp] Allies Maximum CR per ally: CR 6 Maximum ECL per ally: ECL 8 Maximum CA of allies per fight: CA 8 Gender and Race: Male, Eladrin Size and Type: Medium, Outsider (chaotic, extraplanar, good, eladrin) Height and Weight: 6’0, 175 lbs Age: 541 Alignment: Chaotic Good ECL: 6 HD Outsider Attributes STR 18 (+4) DEX 18 (+4) CON 17 (+3) INT 13 (+1) WIS 14 (+2) CHA 14 (+2) Miscellaneous Statistics Hit Points: 45 [6 HD] [6-HD Outsider, +18 Con]] Armor Class (Normal): 20 (Conditional Modifier) [10 Base, +4 Dex, +6 Natural] Armor Class (Touch): 14 [10 Base, +4 Dex] Armor Class (Flat-Footed): 16 [10 Base, +6 Natural] Initiative: +8 [+4 Dex, +4 Feat] Base Attack Bonus: +6 [+6 (Outsider 6)] Grapple: +10 (Conditional Modifier) [+6 BAB, +4 Str] Speed (Land): 40’ ft [40’ Base] Speed (Flight): 100’ ft, perfect maneuverability [100 Base] Weight Carried: ??.?? lbs, ????? encumbrance [0-100 (Light), 101-200 (Medium), 200-300 (Heavy)] Damage Reduction: 10/cold iron or evil Spell/Power Resistance: 17 Saves Fortitude: +8 [+3 Con, +5 (Outsider 6)] Reflex: +9 [+4 Dex, +5 (Outsider 6)] Will: +7 [+2 Wis, +5 (Outsider 6)] [immune to electricity, petrification, Cold/Fire Resistance 10] Melee Attacks +1 holy scimitar +11, 1d6+4, (18-20/x2), (good/chaotic) (Conditional Modifier) [+4 Str, +6 BAB, +1 Enh] Slam +10, 1d6+4, (20/x2) [+4 Str, +6 BAB] Ranged Attacks +1 holy composite longbow (+4 str) +11, 1d8+5, (20/x3), Range 110 ft, (chaotic, good) [+4 Dex, +6 BAB, +1 Enh] [b]Special Attacks and Abilities Darkvision 60’ Low-light vision Alternate Form At will: blur, charm person (DC 13), gust of wind (DC 14), mirror image, wind wall 2/day: lightning bolt (DC 15), cure serious wounds (DC 15) Caster level 6th, DC’s are Charisma-Based When in whirlwind form, a bralani can attack with a scouring blast of wind, dealing 3d6 points of damage in a 20-foot line (Reflex DC 16 half). He save DC is Constitution based. A bralani can shift between humanoid and whirlwind form as a standard action. In humanoid form, it cannot fly or use its whirlwind blast, but it can use it’s spell-like abilities and it’s weapons. In whirlwind form, it can fly, make slam attacks, whirlwind blast attacks, and use spell-like abilities. A bralani remains in one form until it chooses to assume a new one. A change in form annot be dispelled, nor does the bralani revert to any particular form when killed. A true seeing spell, however, reveals both forms simultaneously. Feats Alertness [1st] Blind-fight [3rd] Improved initiative [6th] Skills Languages: Tongues(Su) always active (CL 14). Total Skill Points: 91 [91 (Outsider 6)] Armor Check Penalty: +0 Balance: +4 [+4 Dex, 0 Ranks] Climb: +4 [+4 Str, 0 Ranks] Concentration: +12 [+3 Con, 9 Ranks (9 (Outsider))] Diplomacy: +4 [+2 Cha, 2 Ranks (2 (Outsider))] Escape Artist: +13 [+4 Dex, 9 Ranks (9 (Outsider))] Handle Animal: +11 [+2 Cha, 9 Ranks (9 (Outsider))] Hide: +13 [+4 Dex, 9 Ranks (9 (Outsider))] Jump: +10 [+4 Str, 6 Ranks (6 (Outsider))] Listen: +13 [+2 Wis, 9 Ranks (9 (Outsider)), +2 Feat] Move Silently: +13 [+4 Dex, 9 Ranks (9 (Outsider))] Ride: +6 [+4 Dex, 2 Ranks (2 (Outsider))] Sense Motive: +11 [+2 Wis, 9 Ranks (9 (Outsider))] Spot: +13 [+2 Wis, 9 Ranks (9 (Outsider)), +2 Feat] Tumble: +13 [+4 Dex, 9 Ranks (9 (Outsider))] Use Rope: +4 (+6 with bindings) [+4 Dex, 0 Ranks] Equipment Worn and Carried +1 holy scimitar +1 holy composite longbow (+4 str) 20 arrows [3 lbs][1 gp] Warhorse, Light (custom, elite) Large Animal Hit Dice: 3d8+9 (22 hp) Initiative: +1 Speed: 60 ft. (12 squares) Armor Class: 14 (–1 size, +1 Dex, +4 natural), touch 10, flat-footed 13 Base Attack/Grapple: +2/+9 Attack: Hoof +4 melee (1d4+3) Full Attack: 2 hooves +4 melee (1d4+3) and bite –1 melee (1d3+1) Space/Reach: 10 ft./5 ft. Special Attacks: — Special Qualities: Low-light vision, scent Saves: Fort +6, Ref +4, Will +2 Abilities: Str 18, Dex 16, Con 21, Int 2, Wis 15, Cha 8 Skills: Listen +4, Spot +4 Feats: Fleet of Foot, Run Environment: Temperate plains Organization: Domesticated Challenge Rating: 2 Advancement: — Level Adjustment: — Tricks Known: Combat Riding [attack (x2), come, defend, down, guard] These animals or similar to light horses but are trained and bred for strength and aggression. They usually are not ready for warfare before age three. A light warhorse can fight while carrying a rider, but the rider cannot also attack unless he or she succeeds on a Ride check. Carrying Capacity: A light load for a light warhorse is up to 300 pounds; a medium load, 301–600 pounds; and a heavy load, 601–900 pounds. A light warhorse can drag 4,500 pounds. Starting: 47,000 XP Earned: 0 XP Spent: 100 XP Remaining: 46,900 XP Starting: 51,000 gp Earned: 0 gp Spent: -49,345 gp Remaining: 1635 gp Previously Owned (Misc. Item) ??? gp received [??? gp originally spent] (Misc. Item) ??? gp received [??? gp originally spent] (Misc. Item) ??? gp received [??? gp originally spent] (Qty) Bolts [0.1 gp each = ?? gp] (Qty) Bullets [0.01 gp each = ?? gp] (Qty) Dorje of (Name) [ML ?] [?? gp each = ?? gp] (Qty) Oil of (Name) [CL ?] [?? gp each = ?? gp] (Qty) Potion of (Name) [CL ?] [?? gp each = ?? gp] (Qty) Powerstone of (Name) [ML ?] [?? gp each = ?? gp] (Qty) Psicrown of (Name) [ML ?] [?? gp each = ?? gp] (Qty) Scroll of (Name) [CL ?] [?? gp each = ?? gp] (Qty) Staff of (Name) [CL ?] [?? gp each = ?? gp] (Qty) Tattoo of (Name) [ML ?] [?? gp each = ?? gp] (Qty) Wand of (Name) [CL ?] [?? gp each = ?? gp] Time Between Fights: ? hrs Prebuffs/Ongoing Effects: xxxxx (time remaining), xxxxx (time remaining) Items Used: xxxxx, xxxxx Spells or Powerpoints Used: xxxxx x/day Abilities Used: xxxxx Free Activity: xxxxx Time Between Fights: ? hrs Prebuffs/Ongoing Effects: xxxxx (time remaining), xxxxx (time remaining) Items Used: xxxxx, xxxxx Spells or Powerpoints Used: xxxxx x/day Abilities Used: xxxxx Free Activity: xxxxx Time Between Fights: ? hrs Prebuffs/Ongoing Effects: xxxxx (time remaining), xxxxx (time remaining) Items Used: xxxxx, xxxxx Spells or Powerpoints Used: xxxxx x/day Abilities Used: xxxxx Free Activity: xxxxx
TelinArtho 03-01-07, 06:08 PM	I swear sir - I saw it right over there. The perfect corpse, just like you had asked. Jovan, in his usually boisterous personality, was overly excited about the find. Jur had been looking for a suitable corpse to animate for some time now. Jur did not hesitate to head towards where Jovan indicated, but stopped for a moment with a quizzical look on his face. Jovan did not wait for the question. Yes, yes, I know it looks like an active volcano - but I've been there - and its entirely safe. Trust me. Dead dragon - you wanted one - I found one. Now come on or do you need me to hold your hand? Jovan paused for a moment, his eyes on the sky, perceiving something that Jur's untrained eye simply could not. Hmm, well that complicates things a little... It looks like some other dragons have come to claim the body first... How ironic... It looks like a trio of dragons have come to claim the body of your red dragon. Can you get them to leave it alone? Silver dragons of medium size. Terrain will be equivalent to the standard arena. Send your tactics or we do it round by round - good luck!
Tellish_of_Ket 03-01-07, 06:33 PM	I have heal +20, as per CoCo heal skill rules, can i tell just HOW tough they look (hp-wise)? Also as i saw them fly by and land somewhere was i able to spot any obvious visual magical effects (spellcraft +18). Safe to assume they don't begin pre-buffed? Terrain will be equivalent to the standard arena. Any chance of making it on the plains? I was initially doing my tactics for that. Though i don't mind re-thinking out a strategy for the std arena, it's just they can full attack me first round even if we start at opposite ends. Doesn't really give us a fighting chance. :) I inform Jovan of my assumptions based on my skill checks. Jur, Jovan, i'm afraid we will have quite a fight on our hands if they do not wish to relinquish the body of the red. Jur takes a big <gulp> realizing that trying to talk their way out of this would be preferential, but obviously impossible. Jur takes a moment to ponder any other information that he garnered from his brief glance of the dragons. Get that bow of yours ready. They will probably be coming in hard and fast. Here my good friend. You are a far more qualified horseman than I. It is my pleasure to loan you Araja as well for your aid. He is a fine steed with exceptional speed and turning. Round by round is fine with me. Jur casts spectral hand from wand, while Jovan casts mirror image and moves up a bit. If he can see them coming, he'll shout out a warning at me to get ready. He only does a single move, so no need for a conc check. http://www.hwx.it/coco/coco.php;v=1;map=plains;a=Jur,M,8,6,spec tral hand;b=Jov,L,7,8,13,17,mirror image Tellish
TelinArtho 03-02-07, 09:28 AM	Plains map is fine - I was figuring you might want the arena to give some semblance of cover in some places, but if you want the plains - they're yours to have. I'll be back in a bit and set everything up.
TelinArtho 03-02-07, 01:00 PM	[Initiative order: Jovan, Jur, Dragon 3, Dragon 2, Dragon 1] All dragons start in area 2, Jur and Jovan start in area 4 (just because that's where you plotted your movement in the post above. Approximate encounter distance is 600+ ft. Jovan casts mirror image upon himself [5 images] and rides out. Jur casts Spectral Hand from the wand. [1hp] [That wand of yours is ilegal - get it approved and pay the credits for it please.] Each of the dragons read a scroll from in hand. Jur and Jovan cannot hear the spell formula to have a chance to identify what spell it is. After reading the scrolls they drop them and go aloft, spreading out and reaching a 20ft altitude. While flying, they each draw wands. http://www.hwx.it/coco/coco.php;v=1;map=plains;a=Name,M,8,6;b=N ame,L,7,8,15,16;c=Name,M,89,92,69,84;d=N ame,M,89,89,72,74;e=Name,M,92,89,83,69 Jur (8,6) 46/47, Spectral hand (1hp, ends 31) Jovan (15,16) 45/45, Mirror Image (5 images, ends 61), mounted Araja (15,16) 28/28 Dragon 1 (69,84,4) xx/xx, buff 1 Dragon 2 (72,74,4) xx/xx, buff 1 Dragon 3 (83,69,4) xx/xx, buff 1 [Your custom warhorse's stats are not reflecting the elite array you gave it. It should have 28 hp (3d8+15), +3 init, 16 ac (-1 sz, +3 dex, +4 nat; touch 12, FF 13), +10 grapple, 2 Hooves +5 melee (1d4+4), Bite +0 melee (1d3+2). Also, I believe when applying the elite array to animals, the WIS is unchanged - so that should remain at 12. Saves +8/+6/+2.]
Tellish_of_Ket 03-02-07, 02:26 PM	Jovan stands his ground and concentrates upon his innate talents. Suddenly he goes very blurry and his hard to follow. His images that he's also created also begin to blurr. Jur is proud of his new companion. He only regrets that he will die for the cause. Sad...but lets hope it doesn't come down to that. Jur sees the plains as a perfect breeding ground for insects. Jur's eyes begin to roll in the back of his head focusing on the locusts that must be in the field feeding. Jur senses that they are there for him to call if he wishes, but Jur, despite his madness, is a little smarter than that. With his superior knowledge of the Arcane Arts, he knows that these dragons are only first level casters. He knows that those wands will most likely contain magic missiles, to which he know he has no real defense. Also, being only first level casters, those scrolls were more than likely protection scrolls, giving them immunity to his summoned insect plague. Jur's vitality is not the greatest, so his next move would naturally be to defend himself against those wands. He focuses upon the divine power of the mad god himself and makes himself almost immune to any magic those first level casters could bring to bear. Jovan casts blur (which also affects his images) and knocks an arrow in his bow. Jovan casts Spell Resistance (SR 22) SR 22, should be VERY good against those wands. :)
TelinArtho 03-02-07, 02:59 PM	NO ONE expects the Spanish Inquisition! Just making sure, but did Jovan move this round. You don't mention it - but I want to be sure. The dragons each use their wands in turn. To Jur's great surprise, the dragons multiply! Now, instead of 3 dragons in the sky, a total of 15 litter the air! They take their time as they fly closer. Jur (8,6) 46/47, Spectral hand (1hp, ends 31), Spell Resistance (22, ends 102) Jovan (15,16) 45/45, Mirror Image (5 images, ends 61), Blur (ends 62), mounted Araja (15,16) 28/28 Dragon 1 (47,68,4) xx/xx, buff 1, Mirror Image (4 images, ends xx) Dragon 2 (51,55,4) xx/xx, buff 1, Mirror Image (5 images, ends xx) Dragon 3 (66,47,4) xx/xx, buff 1, Mirror Image (3 images, ends xx) http://www.hwx.it/coco/coco.php;v=1;map=plains;a=Name,M,8,6;b=N ame,L,15,16;c=Name,M,69,84,47,68;d=Name, M,72,74,51,55;e=Name,M,83,69,66,47 [I just realized I never answered your questions about Heal and Spellcraft from before. I am not letting them have any prebuffs, so no need for that. As to heal - your knowledge (arcana) is not high enough to give an exact HP total to work from (though I'm sure that's not difficult to figure out...).
Tellish_of_Ket 03-02-07, 03:24 PM	Jovan stands ready to act as soon as any of the dragons approach too closely. Jur curses himself for an unlucky guess and wishes had had done something else. He prepares himself for the coming onslaught and draws a scroll and casts it. Jur draws and casts true strike Jovan readies to cast lightning bolt as soon as a dragon come within 100' ToK
TelinArtho 03-02-07, 03:33 PM	Whilst Jur and Jovan continue to prepare, the oncoming fleet of dragons approaches evermore. Despite the great distance still, Jur is able to hear the mutter of magical words on the wind as each dragon casts another protective spell - this time shield. Jur (8,6) 46/47, Spectral hand (1hp, ends 31), Spell Resistance (22, ends 102), True Strike Jovan (15,16) 45/45, Mirror Image (5 images, ends 61), Blur (ends 62), mounted, readied Araja (15,16) 28/28 Dragon 1 (28,47,4) xx/xx, buff 1, Mirror Image (4 images, ends xx), Shield (ends xx) Dragon 2 (33,34,4) xx/xx, buff 1, Mirror Image (5 images, ends xx), Shield (ends xx) Dragon 3 (45,29,4) xx/xx, buff 1, Mirror Image (3 images, ends xx), Shield (ends xx) http://www.hwx.it/coco/coco.php;v=1;map=plains;a=Name,M,8,6;b=N ame,L,15,16;c=Name,M,69,84,47,68,28,47;d =Name,M,72,74,51,55,33,34;e=Name,M,83,69 ,66,47,45,29
Tellish_of_Ket 03-02-07, 03:44 PM	Jovan knows the time to act is now. He moves 60' due East, putting him at 105' from Mr. Orange. He lets out a terrifying scream and from his pointed finger tip a lightning bolt rushes outwards, striking Mr. Orange with electrical fury. Jur stays where he is, knowing he's about 185' from Mr. Pink, well within range of his Spectral Hands reach. He manifests his own madness from within and closes his eyes just before sending out the hand to strike with unerring precision. Jovan casts lighting bolt at the orange dot. Jur has true strike up, negating the need to roll 50/50. He casts touch of madness and strikes out at the pink dot. Will Save DC: 24 [Hard to count distance, so i used A2+B2=C2 to calculate my distances.] ToK
TelinArtho 03-02-07, 06:04 PM	Jovan rides out due east and a streak of lightning crashes through the set of 4 dragons there. They all seem to dodge the worst of it though, which elicits a growl of a challenge from Jovan. Jur concentrates on his next spell and moves the spectral hand into position to strike at another dragon. In his mind's eye he aims just right and touches the dragon on the shoulder. The dragon's defenses fight it off at first, but slowly the madness encompasses it. The dragon falls from the sky and lands hard on the ground. The two remaining dragons fly close enough to Jovan to breathe, descending coldness all over him and then moving on. Araja dies outright from frost, sending Jovan to the ground. Jur (8,6) 46/47, Spectral hand (1hp, ends 31), Spell Resistance (22, ends 102) Jovan (27,16) 15/45, Mirror Image (5 images, ends 61), Blur (ends 62), prone Araja (27,16) -22/28 - Dead Dragon 1 (24,19,4) xx/xx, buff 1, Mirror Image (4 images, ends xx), Shield (ends xx) Dragon 2 (33,34,0) xx-5/xx, buff 1, Mirror Image (5 images, ends xx), Shield (ends xx), prone, dazed Dragon 3 (23,13,4) xx-11/xx, buff 1, Mirror Image (3 images, ends xx), Shield (ends xx) http://www.hwx.it/coco/coco.php;v=1;map=plains;a=Name,M,8,6;b=N ame,L,15,16,27,16;c=Name,M,28,47,24,19;d =Name,M,33,34;e=Name,M,45,29,23,13
Tellish_of_Ket 03-02-07, 07:01 PM	[dragon 2 took 5 pts of falling dmg. Also Jovan has DR 10/cold iron, evil, which the small falling dmg didn't break. He has 3 hp more.] Jovan enters a state of self-preservation. He turns to Jur, to see what he should do. Silly thing to do he thinks quietly in the back of his mind, "This master is completely mad. Powerful...but mad.". Jur simply gives Jovan a knowing nod. Jovan knows what Jur is asking for and... Jovan knows the time for sacrifice is now. He simply heals himself as best he can with his cure critical wounds ability and stands up defensively, relying on his blurred-images to absorb the incoming melee attacks. Jur knows he can't take the time to strike through each of their images individually, and conjures up another vision of pure judgement. A vision of unfailing striking ability. "Such a shame they must be sacrificed." True Strike Jovan heals himself (3d8+6) and stands defensively. ToK
TelinArtho 03-04-07, 03:59 PM	Jovan stands and brushes himself off - the frost crystals melting off his body as snow on a fire. Calling upon his innate ability, his resilience bounces back - his body restored mostly from the frost. Jur draws another scroll and casts from it. To Jovan's surprise the dragons turn course from him - bolting directly towards Jur. The two dragons who had already breathed slam their claws into Jur, rending his skin horribly and leaving him heavily wounded. The other dragon flies towards Jovan and releases yet another cone of ice over his body. This one he avoids the worst of, and his natural resistances take most of the brunt. Jur (8,6) 20/47, Spectral hand (1hp, ends 31), Spell Resistance (22, ends 102), true strike Jovan (27,16) 34/45, Mirror Image (5 images, ends 61), Blur (ends 62) Araja (27,16) -22/28 - Dead Dragon 1 (9,7,1) xx/xx, buff 1, Mirror Image (4 images, ends xx), Shield (ends xx), charged Dragon 2 (33,34,0) xx-5/xx, buff 1, Mirror Image (5 images, ends xx), Shield (ends xx), dazed Dragon 3 (9,6,1) xx-11/xx, buff 1, Mirror Image (3 images, ends xx), Shield (ends xx), charged http://www.hwx.it/coco/coco.php;v=1;map=plains;a=Name,M,8,6;b=N ame,M,27,16;c=Name,M,24,19,9,7;d=Name,M, 33,34,25,15;e=Name,M,23,13,9,6
Tellish_of_Ket 03-04-07, 04:12 PM	[Did the dragons not just breathe on him last round? Not trying to meta-game, but the best one of the dragons rolled was 2...so wouldn't he be able to breath this upcoming round instead? Just curious. The order would then be charge, breath, as opposed to breath, full attack. It makes a bit of difference...just curious.] Jur knows, now that he has the attention of one of the dragons, he only has one chance to survice. If it were to breath on him, or full out attack him, he could not survive. He prays to the mad gods above and takes a 5' back. He launches his madness into the silver dragon hoping to paralyze it's mind with his own darkness within. Jovan, knowing the pressure has at least been lifted from him momentarily knows his master is in quite a predicament.[His actions will sort of depend on my response AND if the dragon Jur is fighting fails/makes it's will save. So if we can resolve that first, i'll do Jovan's action immediately following.] Jur, 5' back, touch with spectral hand/true strike. Jovan: ???
TelinArtho 03-04-07, 04:48 PM	The dragon that you hit with touch of madness moved and breathed on Jovan; the other two dove-charged at Jur. Hope that clears it up - see you tomorrow.
Tellish_of_Ket 03-04-07, 05:14 PM	Jur knows he will die next round, he just hopes Jovan can distract them suffiently. Jovan moves closer 30' and unleashes a lightning bolt catching both wyrms in it's path. Hopefully this will cause a bit of distraction. Jur steps back 5' and reachs out with his spectral hand to attack the least injured dragon, hoping to send it in a paralyzing grasp of mindness. [Lemme know what you decide after you read your PM's. The events may change, but if they don't this is what i'll be doing.] As above, but now that i know they are both on me, i'm dead. I just gotta hope for a miracle. Jur steps back and readies to touch the least injured dragon. Jovan moves 30' closer and southward to catch both dragons at an angle without affecting Jur. Jur sees which is least injured (heal skill), and unleashes his spectral hand upon that one. THESE ARE NOT YET MY ACTIONS! [Hehe...just waiting for you to edit the sequence of events before i finalize what i wish to do. Who knows, maybe one of them stays with the Bralani, and only one goes for me. Take care bud...see you when you edit.]
TelinArtho 03-05-07, 01:24 PM	Well, as I said in PM, the only change is that the dazed dragon is still dazed. Post above has been edited - I'll update the map if I get the chance - but use the positions in the summary to be sure.
Tellish_of_Ket 03-05-07, 01:51 PM	Ok...since Jovan is no longer injured he will do as previous in his tactics. Everything is the same. He will move 30' angled downward to catch both dragons in his lightning bolt. Jur will step back 5' and touch the least injured dragon.
TelinArtho 03-05-07, 02:09 PM	Are you going to close your eyes again or take the chance of hitting an image?
Tellish_of_Ket 03-05-07, 02:37 PM	oh..close eyes of coures. lol.
TelinArtho 03-05-07, 02:50 PM	All I can say is... ouch. Natural one on the touch to hit on the ready action... Jovan remaneuvers and fires off another bolt of lightning. The injured dragon seems to dodge the worst of it, but the other takes the bolt full wing and barely is able to stay aloft because of it. Jur steps away from the two dragons and readies to touch them upon one getting close - as he knows they soon will. The first comes close and he tries to touch it, aided by magical guidance, but by some fluke chance - he misses. The two dragons then tear his body fourteen ways until Tuesday... Rough luck there on the roll, but that happens on occasion. Even had you succeeded though, a full attack from the remaining dragon would have easily finished you off with that not-so-impressive AC of yours...
Tellish_of_Ket 03-05-07, 02:54 PM	All I can say is... ouch. Natural one on the touch to hit on the ready action... Jovan remaneuvers and fires off another bolt of lightning. The injured dragon seems to dodge the worst of it, but the other takes the bolt full wing and barely is able to stay aloft because of it. Jur steps away from the two dragons and readies to touch them upon one getting close - as he knows they soon will. The first comes close and he tries to touch it, aided by magical guidance, but by some fluke chance - he misses. The two dragons then tear his body fourteen ways until Tuesday... Rough luck there on the roll, but that happens on occasion. Even had you succeeded though, a full attack from the remaining dragon would have easily finished you off with that not-so-impressive AC of yours... NP. At least if i downed one, Jovan could have beaten the last one, and pluck away the other two while they remained dazed.
Tellish_of_Ket 03-05-07, 04:11 PM	I was just re-reading and i sent you a PM. It seems like i missed my turn. You had me attack a round after doing my 5' step...when i could do something that round. I'll still take the auto-miss in that round, cuz i would attempt to touch them anyway, but in the round i take the 5' step back, i'ld like to cast confusion affecting them both.
TelinArtho 03-05-07, 04:18 PM	Huh? You stepped back and readied to cast Touch of Madness. Immediately after that, the dragon stepped forward and the ready action triggered - a miss. Where's the missed action? Jur will step back 5' and touch the least injured dragon. I guess it shouldn't have been a readied action - but you certainly can't change what you did now.
Tellish_of_Ket 03-05-07, 04:21 PM	I readied to attack after the lightning bolt...not the following round as they approached me. I have spectral hand up, so i would have been able to do it that very same round. Like i said, i don't mind missing in the following round, so long as i get an action the round i step back in. I'll be 100% honest, my first tactics was to confusion if they came to me, but after the edit and replies, i lost sight of that, and if they are both on me, it's really my ONLY chance at life.
Tellish_of_Ket 03-05-07, 04:22 PM	I guess it shouldn't have been a readied action - but you certainly can't change what you did now. Nope, not asking to change that part. I will still auto-miss in that round. My only request is to cast the confusion like i was originally going to do, but somehow somewhere, it got lost...in both my head and written. Just looking for that 9th inning rally, or the hail marry.
TelinArtho 03-05-07, 04:25 PM	It wouldn't really be fair to allow you to switch your actions now that you know the touch of madness would miss - especially when you had cast True Strike on the round previous - so to me that indicates what you wanted to do. I'm sorry man - but there's just nothing I can do about that.
Tellish_of_Ket 03-05-07, 04:28 PM	It wouldn't really be fair to allow you to switch your actions now that you know the touch of madness would miss - especially when you had cast True Strike on the round previous - so to me that indicates what you wanted to do. I'm sorry man - but there's just nothing I can do about that. Yes, but there weren't surrounding me at the time i cast it. I was fully prepared to sacrifice it for confusion. I was measuring constantly to look for that one opportunity to cast it.