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| TelinArtho12-21-05, 12:19 PM | This is a miniquest for Silas (ECL4). If you are not NiQil or myself, please do not post here until the miniquest is finished. Silas is miniquesting for membership to the Arcane Order (EL2) Swamproot for the Order (EL2) Quest Log: Silas retrieves some swamproot for the Order, but trespasses into the home of a shocker lizard. Silas teaches the lizard better manners. Resources Used: Tattoo of Force Screen, Potion of Shield of Faith, 4 charges of a CLW wand. Rewards: 600xp/600gp. Silas also earns some money sculpting life-like statues of the lizard (+84gp). |
| TelinArtho12-21-05, 04:26 PM | Silas MacLeod Race: Wild Elf Gender: Male Size: Medium Height: 5'6" Weight: 120 lbs Alignment: True Neutral Class: Barbarian 2/Bard 2 [ECL 4] Guild: N/A Experience: 9,800/10,000 STR 15 [+2] (06 pts) [14 Base + 1 Advancement] [+4 Str in rage, -2 Str when rage ends] DEX 18 [+4] (10 pts) [16 Base + 2 Racial] [-2 Dex when rage ends] CON 14 [+2] (06 pts) [+4 Con in rage] INT 14 [+2] (10 pts) [16 Base - 2 Racial] WIS 10 [+0] (02 pts) CHA 12 [+1] (02 pts) [10 Base + 2 Enhancement] Miscellaneous Statistics Hit Points: 33 [+2/level in rage] [12 Brb + (6.5 Brb x 1) + (3.5 Brd x 2) + (2 Con x 4)] Armor Class (Normal): 19 [-2 in rage, -1 when rage ends] [10 Base + 4 Dex + 5 Armor] Armor Class (Touch): 14 [-2 in rage, -1 when rage ends] [10 Base + 4 Dex] Armor Class (Flat-footed): 19 [-2 in rage, -1 when rage ends] [10 Base + 4 Dex + 5 Armor] Armor Check Penalty: -1 [-1 Armor] Initiative: +4 [4 Dex] Base Attack Bonus: +3 [2 Brb + 1 Brd] Grapple: +5 [3 BAB + 2 Str] Speed: 40 ft [30 Base + 10 Enhancement] Weight Carried: 44.90 lbs [0-66 (Light), 67-133 (Medium), 134-200 (Heavy)] Languages: Common, Draconic, Sylvan and Elven Saves +05 Fortitude [+2 in rage] [3 Brb + 0 Brd + 2 Con] +07 Reflex [-1 when rage ends] [0 Brb + 3 Brd + 4 Dex] +03 Will [+2 in rage, +2 vs enchantment spells or effects] [0 Brb + 3 Brd + 0 Wis] Skills +10 Craft (Armorsmithing) [06 Ranks] [6 Brb + 0 Brd + 2 Int + 2 Circumstance] +11 Craft (Bowmaking) [07 Ranks] [6 Brb + 1 Brd + 2 Int + 2 Circumstance] +11 Craft (Sculpting) [07 Ranks] [6 Brb + 1 Brd + 2 Int + 2 Circumstance] +10 Craft (Weaponsmithing) [06 Ranks] [6 Brb + 0 Brd + 2 Int + 2 Circumstance] +03 Hide [-1 when rage ends] [00 Ranks] [0 Brb + 0 Brd + 4 Dex - 1 ACP] +09 Knowledge (Arcana) [07 Ranks] [2 BrbCC + 6 Brd + 2 Int] +02 Listen [00 Ranks] [0 Brb + 0 Brd + 0 Wis + 2 Racial] +03 Move Silently [-1 when rage ends] [00 Ranks] [0 Brb + 0 Brd + 4 Dex - 1 ACP] +04 Perform (Singing) [03 Ranks] [2 BrbCC + 2 Brd + 1 Cha] +09 Spellcraft [05 Ranks] [2 BrbCC + 4 Brd + 2 Int + 2 Synergy (Knowledge (Arcana))] +02 Spot [00 Ranks] [0 Brb + 0 Brd + 0 Wis + 2 Racial] Total Skill Points: 30 Brb + 16 Brd Spells Cantrips: (DC 11)Dancing Lights, Flare, Ghost Sound, Mage Hand, Resistance Level 01: (DC 12)Feather Fall, Grease Usable Spell Levels: (3) 1 [(3)/1] Attacks Masterwork Longsword +7, 1d8+2 (19-20/x2), Slashing [3 BAB + 2 Str + 1 Enhancement + 1 Feat] Darkwood (+2 Str) Composite Longbow +8, 1d8+2 (x3), Range 110 ft, Piercing [3 BAB + 4 Dex + 1 Enhancement] Equipment Carried 001 Cloak of Charisma +2 [02.00 lbs] 001 Darkwood (+2 Str) Composite Longbow [03.00 lbs] 001 Masterwork Longsword [04.00 lbs] 001 Mithral Breastplate [15.00 lbs] Expendables Unused 138 Arrows [20.70 lbs] 001 Potion of Shield Of Faith +2 {CL 1} [00.10 lbs] 001 Tattoo of Force Screen {ML 1} [00.00 lbs] 001 Wand of Cure Light Wounds {CL 1} (50 charges) [00.10 lbs] Equipment Stored 001 Masterwork Artisan's Tools (Armorsmithing) [05.00 lbs] 001 Masterwork Artisan's Tools (Bowmaking) [05.00 lbs] 001 Masterwork Artisan's Tools (Sculpting) [05.00 lbs] 001 Masterwork Artisan's Tools (Weaponsmithing) [05.00 lbs] Adventure Results None Battle Results Failure vs Eiletha Surion (Kaigan) [0,360.00 gp] [0,300.00 XP] Success vs Perius (Ravashack) [0,960.00 gp] [0,900.00 XP] Success vs Ivelios (The Undershadow) [0,960.00 gp] [0,900.00 XP] Success vs Dargain Dar'ath (Waywreth) [0,960.00 gp] [0,900.00 XP] Failure vs Ashhûr Demonslayer (Luni) & Greefe (Ribking) [0,484.00 gp] [0,400.00 XP] Failure vs Lortavos (Gonbow) [0,484.00 gp] [0,400.00 XP] Failure vs Santos Fi'Corma (Gonbow) [0,484.00 gp] [0,400.00 XP] Failure vs Sir Valkin (TelinArtho) [0,534.00 gp] [0,450.00 XP] Failure vs Donak (Mal-2) [0,534.00 gp] [0,450.00 XP] Success vs Leif Goldeneye (Sunwolf) [1,584.00 gp] [1,500.00 XP] Talents Elven Weapons Immunity to sleep spells and effects Low-light vision Simple Weapons Martial Weapons Light Armor Medium Armor Shields Fast Movement Illiteracy Rage 1/day Uncanny Dodge Bard Weapons Spells Bardic Knowledge Bardic Music (Countersong, Fascinate, Inspire Courage +1, Inspire Competence)1/day Weapon Focus (Longsword)Lvl 1 Combat ExpertiseLvl 3 Transactions 001 Mithral Breastplate [2,100.00 gpC] 200 Arrows [0,005.00 gpC 001 Cloak of Charisma +2 [4,000.00 gp] 001 Darkwood (+2 Str) Composite Longbow [0,315.00 gpC] 001 Masterwork Artisan's Tools (Armorsmithing) [0,055.00 gp] 001 Masterwork Artisan's Tools (Bowmaking) [0,055.00 gp] 001 Masterwork Artisan's Tools (Sculpting) [0,055.00 gp] 001 Masterwork Artisan's Tools (Weaponsmithing) [0,055.00 gp] 001 Masterwork Longsword [0,157.50 gpC] 001 Mithral Chain Shirt [0,550.00 gpC] 010 Potion of Cure Light Wounds {CL 1} [0,500.00 gp] 010 Potion of Shield Of Faith +2 {CL 1} [0,500.00 gp] 010 Tattoo of Force Screen {ML 1} [1,000.00 gp] 002 Wand of Cure Light Wounds {CL 1} [1,500.00 gp] 001 Mithral Chain Shirt [0,550.00 gp] Totals Starting: 3,000.00 gp Adventures: 0.00 gp Battles: 7,344.00 gp Sales: + 550.00 gp --------------- Total Earned: 10,894.00 gp Purchases: - 10,847.50 gp --------------- Total Left: 46.50 gp Starting: 3,200.00 XP Adventures: 0.00 XP Battles: + 6,600.00 XP --------------- Total Earned: 9,800.00 XP 062 Arrows 010 Potion of Cure Light Wounds {CL 1} 009 Potion of Shield Of Faith +2 {CL 1} 009 Tattoo of Force Screen {ML 1} 001 Wand of Cure Light Wounds {CL 1} |
| TelinArtho12-22-05, 10:00 AM | [Introduction] After the incident between Aranor and Va'ria was resolved (or at least let be for the moment), Silas returned to the attention of Vandelar, Auburn and the others in the room. Behind him, approached Cali. There is something for which you can do to gain membership here. It seems we are running low on swamproot and the local supplies of it have all but dried up for some reason. If you go out and gain some for us, in a sufficient quality and quantity - I think that should suffice our membership requirements at this time. |
| NiQil12-22-05, 10:13 AM | "And where can I find this 'swamproot'? Is there some place around Gladius it may be harvested? Or perhaps you know of someone that may be able to guide me to such a place?" |
| TelinArtho12-22-05, 03:14 PM | There is usually a good supply in the swampland just to the northwest of Gladius - though since the usual sources of it have been without for some time - I do not know of the status of this supply. Our usual supplier is Grieg - a dwarf on that side of Gladius who specializes in arcane ingredients such as swamproot. You might ask him for help if you have trouble finding it yourself. |
| NiQil12-22-05, 03:27 PM | Silas, always the independant sort, exited the building and began the trek to the northwest which he hoped would lead to a fresh supply of this ingredient those in his new home seemed to value. Why would a root be cause for this much effort? Did it have some type of special property? He knew of no spell that required it....although Silas' skill with spells was pedestrian at best, his knowledge of them was superior. And that puzzled him all the more. He walked on, almost oblivious to the outside world, as he wracked his brain searching for an answer. |
| TelinArtho12-22-05, 03:45 PM | The swampy area to the northwest of Gladius was mostly salt marsh from the ocean. Although more solid than most swamps in terms of walking ground, an acrid scent of salt permeated the air as Silas approached. Spending some time looking about, he eventually finds what he assumes must be the swamproot described to him - a bony type of root that grows at the surface and just underneath of the soil - spreading white tendrils down to the murky stagnant water to gain moisture. There doesn't appear to be much from this initial find - but looking around some more, Silas does see some more on an island nearby. The only issue is there is about a 10ft berth between him and the island - and in between is the murky water to keep him at bay. |
| NiQil12-22-05, 04:10 PM | Silas, not liking the look of the water, looks around the area for any type of raised area that is higher than the island that he might be able to use to take a running leap from here onto the island. Looking for something that is higher than the island I can either run onto and jump over the water, or drop from down onto the water....didn't think feather fall would ever be useful unless I was flying LOL |
| TelinArtho12-22-05, 05:03 PM | Didn't even realize you had it... oh well. Anyway - while there are no raised areas that you could use, you have 2 options: make a running jump across 10ft (DC10 to make it, 15 to make it standing) or climb up a nearby tree and fall down (utilizing feather fall - an option I hadn't thought of) [DC15 to climb up]. Both are Str skills and have ACP for them, but with Jumping you get a +4 to your check because of speed. |
| NiQil12-22-05, 05:14 PM | Let me start with trying to climb the tree and using feather fall, and then if I can't climb the tree, I will try the running jump. |
| TelinArtho12-23-05, 09:54 AM | Silas goes about trying to scramble up a tree and is happy to find himself about 10ft (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=319341) up and ready to move out over a branch - but then a branch he was using for balance gives way. Starting to fall, he tries to catch himself on another branch - but he just misses. Falling from 10ft up - do you want to take the 1d6 damage, or cast feather fall to negate it (I'd allow you to tumble, but you don't have the skill...) |
| NiQil12-23-05, 02:27 PM | Feather fall it....I have a feeling I will be going into the water when I jump anyway so I may as well burn it now. No reason to take damage I can avoid. |
| TelinArtho12-23-05, 02:28 PM | So moving on to jumping then? |
| NiQil12-23-05, 03:06 PM | Yep...want to draw the sword and have it in hand just in case....and then see what kind of Superman impersonation I can do with a running start. |
| TelinArtho12-23-05, 03:13 PM | Silas backs up a fair amount, takes a couple of deep breaths... and charges! He leaps upwards, saying I'm Superman! as he crests and lands, on his feet (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=319575) on the other side. He triumphantly beats his chest and beams proudly, only to remember that no one witnessed his feat... he'd have to make a song about it later... |
| NiQil12-23-05, 03:52 PM | Silas, mightily impressed with himself, and already humming a tune about his feat of feet, begins the task of gathering this root, gathering as much as he can and stuffing his pockets full of it. |
| TelinArtho12-23-05, 04:19 PM | The island area is not very big - maybe 20 or 25ft wide and about 10ft long - but it is littered with brush and debris of the swamp. The ground is slightly more spongy than the land he was on before, but Silas contentedly works at recovering the roots. After a moment or two, Silas catches a glimpse of something (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=319655) at the edge of his vision. It isn't enough to react in time however, and Silas is surprised when his whole body is wracked (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=319663) with electrical energy. [2 subdual damage] Looking more clearly at his attacker, he sees it is a smallish lizard with blue skin - looking angrily at Silas for taking its food. [Initiative (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=319666)] Silas gets to go - it is right next to you |
| NiQil12-23-05, 04:49 PM | 5 ft step, tap tattoo of force screen, draw potion of shield of faith |
| TelinArtho12-23-05, 09:32 PM | Silas steps away to assess the situation and puts up a protective field. However, the lizard seems just angry he is still in the lizard's home, and sends another impulse (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=319836) of energy his way - though Silas is able to avoid the worst of it. [8 subdual] |
| NiQil12-23-05, 10:44 PM | Another 5 ft step, drink potion, draw CLW wand |
| TelinArtho12-25-05, 02:02 AM | Silas continues to protect himself with magical and psionic protections, but the lizard seems intent on shocking him. It does so once more (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=320583) and Silas is starting to feel weary of the jolts. [5 subdual] Silas 33/33 [15 subdual] Force Screen (ends in 9), Shield of Faith (ends in 10) Shocker Lizard xx/xx You have one more five foot step before having to step in water... |
| NiQil12-25-05, 07:35 PM | From here, unless the lizard does something different, it will be attacks with the longsword...hopefully the wand won't be necessary. |
| TelinArtho12-26-05, 03:25 PM | Silas starts attacking the lizard, slicing (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=321355) his sword across it and cutting it. Angered further, it tries shocking him again and Silas is further tired from the charge (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=321355) running through his body. Silas 33/33 [22 subdual] Force Screen (ends in 8), Shield of Faith (ends in 9) Shocker Lizard xx-5/xx If you want to continue, just let me know a break point to start healing. |
| NiQil12-26-05, 04:00 PM | Threshold for healing will be 15 hp or fewer...go ahead and heal now...otherwise, press the attack. |
| TelinArtho12-27-05, 03:28 PM | Silas uses his wand and feels a little rejuvenated (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=322274) The shocker lizard is still insistant that he leave the island however, and zaps him again (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=322277) Summary Silas 33/33 [19 subdual] Force Screen (ends in 7), Shield of Faith (ends in 8) Shocker Lizard xx-5/xx Silas continues to use his wand to stave off the effects of the zapping (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=322283), but seems to be making little headway. Summary Silas 33/33 [20 subdual] Force Screen (ends in 6), Shield of Faith (ends in 7) Shocker Lizard xx-5/xx Silas continues to use his wand to take the edge off, but the lizard zaps (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=322285) him some more. Summary Silas 33/33 [16 subdual] Force Screen (ends in 5), Shield of Faith (ends in 6) Shocker Lizard xx-5/xx Silas returns to the offensive, bringing his sword down on the little lizard, but the wily creature dodges (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=322287) away. It zaps him once more. Summary Silas 33/33 [19 subdual] Force Screen (ends in 4), Shield of Faith (ends in 5) Shocker Lizard xx-5/xx Silas heals himself some more and takes another zapping (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=322289) Summary Silas 33/33 [17 subdual] Force Screen (ends in 3), Shield of Faith (ends in 4) Shocker Lizard xx-5/xx Silas returns to the offensive, swings his sword at the little creature and cuts (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=322290) a nasty gash in the creature's side. It shocks him again, but this time it barely slows him down. Summary Silas 33/33 [19 subdual] Force Screen (ends in 2), Shield of Faith (ends in 3) Shocker Lizard xx-12/xx Silas swings once more at the wily creature, but misses it. Seeming to get the message however, the lizard withdraws from him and jumps into the nearby water. Challenge thwarted |
| NiQil12-27-05, 03:33 PM | Remind me to not face shocker lizards by myself anymore LOL |
| TelinArtho12-27-05, 03:36 PM | Well, those buffing rounds are what really did you in. Another possible solution was to disengage from it - which, as long as you left the island, it was happy with. Remember, not all challenges must be killed - just overcome. |
| NiQil12-27-05, 03:38 PM | True....however after this character's horrible losing streak, he needs a couple of good showings LOL. BTW, I have a question about the earnings for this one. In a quest that my character Methos did, I earned skill earnings of 84 gp. In this one, you didn't list those. Which is correct? |
| TelinArtho12-27-05, 03:44 PM | I just hadn't incorporated the skills money in (I hadn't checked your character for them yet). In any case, I've edited it into the log. Go ahead and post your return to the Arcane Order (and let them know that you have been admitted). |