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hogarth 03-02-07, 09:51 AM	This is a miniquest for Jonathon Raven Gravebound. If you are not Abyssal Stalker or hogarth, please do not post here. If you have a comment to make, you may post in the Tavern thread or send one of us a PM. JRG is miniquesting to recruit a Leadership cohort (a cleric named Lillian). Questlog: The Carrion Cavalier (EL9) Week 1: Killed the general of the celestial owl forces. Resources Used: potion of mage armor, tattoo of force screen, potion of magic fang, 1 use of Skin of the Duergar, 5 cold iron arrows
hogarth 03-02-07, 09:53 AM	Time Between Fights: 3 hrs Prebuffs/Ongoing Effects: none Items Used: potion of mage armor Spells or Powerpoints Used: none x/day Abilities Used: none Free Activity: none Time Between Fights: 6 hrs Prebuffs/Ongoing Effects: none Items Used: tattoo of force screen, potion of mage armor, powerstone of energy adaptation specified, 1 charge of dorje of vigor Spells or Powerpoints Used: none x/day Abilities Used: 1 use of Skin of the Duergar Free Activity: none 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 Jonathon Raven Gravebound Servant of the Vampire God Gender and Race: Male Vampire Spawn Size and Type: Medium Intelligent Undead Height and Weight: 4'7'' 110lb Age: 33 Alignment: Lawful Evil ECL: 9 (LA +4/Undead 4/Monk 1) Experience: 40546/45000 Guild: East Habari Trading Company[/CENTER] Attributes STR 26 (+8) [16 pts] [18 Base, +6 Racial, +2 Enhancement] +2 expansion DEX 18 (+4) [4 pts] [15 Base, +4 Racial, +1 4th level] -2 expansion CON - [Undead have no consitution score] INT 14 (+2) [4 pts] [12 Base, +2 Racial] WIS 18 (+4) [6 pts] [14 Base, +2 Racial, +2 Enhancement] CHA 20 (+5) [6 pts] [14 Base, +4 Racial, +2 Enhancement] Miscellaneous Statistics Hit Points: 38 Fast Healing 2 [5 HD] [5d12] Armor Class (Normal): 22 -2 expansion [10 Base, +4 dex, +4 wis, +3 Natural, +1 Enhancement] Armor Class (Touch): 18 -2 expansion [10 Base, +4 dex, +4 wis] Armor Class (Flat-Footed): 18 -1 expansion [10 Base, +4 wis, +3 Natural, +1 Enhancement] Initiative: +8 [+4 Dex, +4 Feat] Base Attack Bonus: +2 [+2 Undead, +0 Monk] Grapple: +14 +5 expansion [+2 BAB, +8 Str, +4 Feat] Speed (Land): 30 ft [30 Base, +0 Enhancement] Speed (Flight): 20 ft, perfect maneuverability Gaseous Form [20 Base, +0 Enhancement] Speed (Climb): 20 ft [20 Base, +0 Enhancement] Weight Carried: 26.6 lbs, light encumbrance [0-306 (Light), 307-613 (Medium), 614-920 (Heavy)] Damage Reduction: 5/silver [Racial] Saves Fortitude: +3 [- Con, +1 Undead, +2 Monk] Reflex: +9 [+4 Dex, +1 Undead, +2 Monk, +2 Feat] -1 expansion Will: +10 [+4 Wis, +4 Undead, +2 Monk] Immune to all mind-affecting effects, poison, sleep effects, paralysis, stunning, disease, and death effects. Not subject to critical hits, nonlethal damage, ability drain, or energy drain. Immune to damage to its physical ability scores (Strength, Dexterity, and Constitution), as well as to fatigue and exhaustion effects. Immune to any effect that requires a Fortitude save (unless the effect also works on objects or is harmless). Melee Attacks Slam +10, 1d6+8 plus energy drain, (20/x2), bludgeoning [+8 Str, +2 BAB] Flurry of Blows +8/+8, 1d6+8, (20/x2), bludgeoning [+8 Str, +2 BAB, -2 Flurry] Flurry of Blows with MW Kama and MW Silver Siangham +9/+9, 1d6+8/1d6+7, (20/x2), slashing/piercing Ranged Attacks +1 Mighty (+8) Composite Longbow +7, 1d8+9, (20/x3), Range 110 ft, piercing [4 Dex, 2 BAB, 1 Enhancement] Melee Attacks Slam +10, 1d8+9 plus energy drain, (20/x2), bludgeoning [+9 Str, +2 BAB, -1 Size] Flurry of Blows +8/+8, 1d8+9, (20/x2), bludgeoning [+9 Str, +2 BAB, -2 Flurry, -1 Size] Flurry of Blows with MW Kama and MW Silver Siangham +9/+9, 1d8+9/1d8+8, (20/x2), slashing/piercing Ranged Attacks +1 Mighty (+8) Composite Longbow +6, 2d6+9, (20/x3), Range 110 ft, (piercing) [+3 Dex, 2 BAB, -1 Size, 1 Enhancement] Special Attacks & Abilities Blood Drain (Ex): 1d4 Con damage on a successfull pin, gain 5 temporary hit points for one hour Domination (Su); Will DC17: as the spell Dominate Person, range 30ft Energy Drain (Su): bestow 1 negative level on a successfull slam attack, gain 5 temporary hit points for one hour +2 Turn Resistance Damage Reduction 5/silver Darkvision 60ft Fast Healing 2 (Ex) Gaseous Form (Su) Resistance to Cold 10 Resistance to Electricity 10 Spider Climb (Ex): as the spell Spider Climb Undead Traits Flurry of Blows Feats AlertnessBonus Improved InitiativeBonus Lightning ReflexesBonus Martial Weapon Proficiency (Longbow)Level 1 Deflect ArrowsLevel 3 Improved Unarmed StrikeMonk 1 Improved GrappleMonk 1 Skills Total Skill Points: 48 [7x6 undead, 6 monk] Languages: Common, Elven and Infernal [1 Racial, 2 Int] Armor Check Penalty: 0 Vampire Spawn class skills are Bluff, Climb, Craft, Diplomacy, Hide, Jump, Listen, Move Silently, Profession, Search, Sense Motive and Spot. Balance: +4 [4 Dex] Bluff: +14 [5 Cha, 5 Ranks (5 vmp), +4 racial] Climb: +8 [8 Str] Handle Animal: +11 [5 Cha, 4 Ranks (6 vmp, 2 mnk), 2 equipment] Hide: +14 [4 Dex, 6 Ranks (4 vmp, 2 mnk), +4 racial] Jump: +8 [8 Str] Listen: +15 [4 Wis, 5 Ranks (5 vmp), +2 Feat, +4 racial] Move Silently: +14 [4 Dex, 6 Ranks (4 vmp, 2 mnk), +4 racial] Ride: +6 [4 Dex, 2 Ranks (4 vmp)] Search: +6 [2 Int, +4 racial] Sense Motive: +13 [4 Wis, 5 Ranks (5 vmp), +4 racial] Spot: +11 [4 Wis, 1 Ranks (1 vmp), +2 Feat, +4 racial] Swim: +8 [8 Str] A vampire spawn loses 1/3 of his hit points when exposed to running water Use Magic Device: +7 [5 Cha, 2 Ranks (4 vmp)] Use Psionic Device: +7 [5 Cha, 2 Ranks (4 vmp)] Conditional Modifiers Expansion: +2 STR, -2 DEX, size large Prefight Actions Bring Misery CR4 Equipment Worn and Carried Cleric Outfit [0 lbs] [0 gp] 3/3 Skin of the Duergar (expansion 3/day for 10 minutes) [1 lbs][6480 gp] +1 Mighty (+8) Composite Longbow [3 lbs][2200 gp] Masterwork Kama [2 lbs][302 gp] Masterwork Silver Siangham [1 lbs][323 gp] 60 Cold Iron Arrows [0.15 lb each = 9 lbs] [0.1 gp each = 6 gp] Gauntlets of Ogre Power [4 lbs][4000 gp] Cloak of Charisma +2 [2 lbs][4000 gp] Masterwork Whistle [1 lbs][50 gp] Silver Unholy Symbol [1 lbs][25 gp] Amulet of Natural Armor +1 [1 lbs][2000 gp] Periapt of Wisdom +2 [- lbs][4000 gp] Brooch of Shielding [- lbs][1500 gp] Augmented Dorje of Vigor 49/50 [ML 3] [1 lbs][1500 gp] Expendable Items 6 Potion of Magic Fang [CL 1] [0.1 lb each = 0.3 lbs][50 gp each = 300 gp] 3 Potion of Mage Armor [CL 2] [0.1 lb each = 0.3 lbs][50 gp each = 150 gp] 2 Potion of Protection from Good [CL 1] [0.1 lb each = 0.2 lbs][50 gp each = 100 gp] 2 Tattoo of Chameleon [CL 1] [0.0 lb each = 0 lbs][100 gp each = 200 gp] 2 Potion of Protection from Evil [CL 1] [0.1 lb each = 0.2 lbs][50 gp each = 100 gp] 5 Tattoo of Force Screen [ML 1] [0.0 lb each = 0 lbs][100 gp each = 500 gp] 2 Scroll of Shield [CL 2] [0.1 lb each = 0.2 lbs][50 gp each = 100 gp] 2 Scroll of See Invisibility [CL 3] [0.1 lb each = 0.2 lbs][150 gp each = 300 gp] 1 Powerstone of Energy Adaptation, Specified [ML 3] [0.1 lb each = 0.1 lbs][150 gp each = 150 gp] Max total (ECL2 x 50): 4050gp Equipment at Home 4303gp Coffin Results Miniquest: Failure vs Night Hag - [0 xp] [0 gp] Miniquest: Dark Beginnings; Success [2546 xp] [4243 gp] Mission: To Catch A Low-Flying Star; Failure Allies Maximum CR per ally: CR 5 Maximum ECL per ally: ECL 7 Maximum CA of allies per fight: CA 7 Gender and Race: Female Gravespawn Horse (Consider a female griffon) Size and Type: Large Skeletal Apparation (Consider large magical beast) Length, Wingspan, Weight: 8', 25', 500 lbs Age: Ageless (consider young) Alignment: Neutral CR: 4 Price: 8500gp (7000gp + training 1500gp) Hit Dice: 7d10+21 (59 hp) Initiative: +2 Speed: 30 ft. (6 squares), fly 80 ft. (average) Armor Class: 17 (–1 size, +2 Dex, +6 natural), touch 11, flat-footed 15 Base Attack/Grapple: +7/+15 Attack: Bite +11 melee (2d6+4) Full Attack: Bite +11 melee (2d6+4) and 2 claws +8 melee (1d4+2) Space/Reach: 10 ft./5 ft. Special Attacks: Pounce, rake 1d6+2 Special Qualities: Darkvision 60 ft., low-light vision, scent Saves: Fort +8, Ref +7, Will +5 Abilities: Str 18, Dex 15, Con 16, Int 5, Wis 13, Cha 8 Skills: Jump +8, Listen +6, Spot +10 Feats: Iron Will, Multiattack, Weapon Focus (bite) Tricks: Combat Riding Package x Equipment: Masterwork Chain Shirt Barding [50 lbs] [550 gp] Exotic Military Saddle [40 lbs] [60 gp] Weight Carried: 226.6 lbs, light encumbrance [0-300 (Light), 301-600 (Medium), 601-900 (Heavy)] Use domination and make the opponent drop all of his gear. Then base and grapple, pin for blood drain. If opponent has a high grapple modifier, base and use slam attacks. Previous Incarnation When he was still alive, Jonathon was a half-elf. He was despised in his youth of his half-breed heritage. His innocent heart turned black and he became a dark warrior, who found strange divine powers in the shadows. He did not know where he drew the magic from, but the feeling of power was overwhelming. The real source of his powers was Kanchelsis, the ancient Vampire God, who had charmed Jonathon as his servant. Jonathon failed his true master and proved not worth his lord. He was drawn into a crumbled castle near Gladius, where the Vampire God took a stronger grip on Jonathon, turning him into a vampire spawn - a blessing and a curse on the same time. Jonathon's powers grew into a whole new level, but he was eternally cursed into a filthy creature that were despised even by the true vampires.
hogarth 03-02-07, 11:30 AM	It's twilight. Jonathon opens the lid of his coffin, arising from his crypt to once again stalk among the society that despises him and his kind. But this time there is a creature to greet him in his grim tomb. An undead shadow is present, silently waving to gain his attention. A quick glimpse at the creature reveals that its spectral substance has been torn by some sort of violent injury and it's only by a dark miracle that the thing managed to avoid utter destruction. It beckons the Graveborn, urging him to follow.
Abyssal Stalker 03-02-07, 11:35 AM	What was it this time? The last time that Jonathon was awakened by an apparation he had brought an ancient vampire lord back to the world. It was the way of the Vampire God to draw his attention. He'd better follow. When it starts to look we are getting to somewhere, draw and use a potion of mage armor.
hogarth 03-02-07, 01:19 PM	The shadow leads Jonathon and Misery through the city. Women, children and even grown men shrink aside at the sight of the horrible group. The shadow slows its pace and Jonathon begins to recognizes the neighbourhood. The trail ends at the Cathedral of St. Oleanus, former archvicar of Corellan Larethian. Little known to the average citizen, underneath the cathedral is a large necropolis filled with the graves of thousands of early elven residents of Gladius. In a dark, deconsecrated corner of the underground tombyard the cult of the Vampire God meets for its repugnant rituals. The cathedral's churchyard has been torn open by some immense force. Sod and chunks of rock litter the area. Jonathon thinks it prudent to imbibe an elixir of protection before he and Misery climb and fly down into the graveyard underneath. Once there, Jonathon sees blood, feathers and corpses scattered around. Some of the bodies are the long-dead remains which were animated into skeletons and zombies, and others belong to large, majestic winged creatures. A screech of rage and a loud slamming noise can be heard originating from the direction of the meeting place for the Vampire God's coven. By an unusual coincidence, the necropolis map happens to look exactly like the Arena map. ;)
Abyssal Stalker 03-03-07, 02:27 AM	Can I get a rough description what I am facing? It sounds like something that won't buff too much, so I'd better throw us on the opposite sides. I should be mounted on Misery. My first action will be the mage armor (unless you allow it as a prebuff) and then I'll take out a potion of magic fang. Then Misery will take us higher so we can have a look at the thing.
hogarth 03-03-07, 08:43 AM	Your opponent is a huge winged beast, similar to those on the ground, but larger.
Abyssal Stalker 03-03-07, 09:43 AM	Looks like you aren't giving me too much options. Take out bow and have Misery carry me away from the beast all the time, and keep shooting at it. I hope 80ft double moves are enough to keep it away from us. I'm ready to take that -4 penalty and shooting between Misery's double moves. Let's see how that starts rolling
hogarth 03-03-07, 11:57 AM	Just to clarify, you don't want to buff with anything other than mage armor? Pretty cocky for an EL 9 encounter! :D
Abyssal Stalker 03-04-07, 03:46 AM	Well, I have no intents to be cocky, I just have very little to work with. I'm thinking that it's an yrthak, but it could be that oddity half-dragon elasmosaurus too. If I get the chance to do that, then vigor from the dorje and energy adaptation (sonic) would be appreciated. It just takes some time to get them working, so this needs to happen so that Misery keeps me away from the beast with her speed. I have noticed that UPD isn't working too well and am already trying to swap it, as soon as it gets accepeted. If I can't keep away from it, I need to reconsider things. Jonathon should be at his best in melee, but I don't want to do that with something that has +12 touch attack for 6d6 damage... It would be nice to have Jonathon fight something that he is planned against, and not always huge monsters or something else over the top... LOL :)
hogarth 03-04-07, 07:37 PM	Jonathon and Misery quietly glide over in the direction they heard the screech. Using the element of surprise, the vampire fires an arrow, but it flies astray. The creature turns its head around 180 degrees and stares Jonathon in the face. http://www.wizards.com/dnd/images/MM35_gallery/MM35_PG205.jpg "More filth to be torn to shreds with my talons? I'll deal with you and then tear my way through this accursed barricade." The enormous creature's voice booms and the waves of sickening goodness coming from it are almost palpable. Jonathon can see that the vampire cultists have barricaded themselves behind some toppled pillars and items of furniture, but deep talon marks have been gouged in the makeshift barrier. The vampire's second arrow flies true towards the beast and sticks in its breast. It screeches and flies in pursuit. Rolls are here: http://www.hwx.it/wizards.com/dice.php?sid=1175 Surprise Round: http://www.hwx.it/coco/coco.php;v=1;map=arena;a=Name,L,5,32,5,1 6;b=Name,H,31,4 Round 1: http://www.hwx.it/coco/coco.php;v=1;map=arena;a=Name,L,5,16,5,3 2;b=Name,H,31,4,17,4,10,14 Jonathon - 38/38 hp Misery - 59/59 hp Hoots - X-11/X hp
Abyssal Stalker 03-05-07, 02:35 AM	"Spare me from that sickening goodnes. You are no better than those you are after. Thirst for killing drives us both. I will drink your blood today and spill the rest of it to this ever-cursed ground. You are on Kanchelsis' unholy ground, celestial!" And with that Jonathon sends another arrow at the massive bird! Keep shooting and flying away with double moves. Maneuver behind the pillars so that there isn't a charge lane. If the thing gets close, tap a tattoo of force screen.
hogarth 03-05-07, 07:02 AM	Jonathon spurs Misery and lets fly another arrow, but it misses by a mile. The bird-creature pursues and Jonathon pierces its breast again with another powerful shot. The creature pursues again, but its massive bulk makes it hard to maneuver around the graves and tombs. The vampire and owl play cat and mouse, but eventually the bird-king catches up -- but not before Jonathon has the chance to tap his force screen tattoo. Round 2: http://www.hwx.it/coco/coco.php;v=1;map=arena;a=Name,L,5,32,3,4 5,12,50;b=Name,H,10,14,4,25,4,39 Jonathon - 38/38 hp Misery - 59/59 hp Hoots - X-11/X hp Round 3: http://www.hwx.it/coco/coco.php;v=1;map=arena;a=Name,L,12,50,28 ,50;b=Name,H,4,39,8,51,19,55 Jonathon - 38/38 hp Misery - 59/59 hp Hoots - X-21/X hp Round 4: http://www.hwx.it/coco/coco.php;v=1;map=arena;a=Name,L,28,50,39 ,40,50,29;b=Name,H,19,55,19,52,28,48,39, 42 Jonathon - 38/38 hp Misery - 59/59 hp Hoots - X-37/X hp Round 5: http://www.hwx.it/coco/coco.php;v=1;map=arena;a=Name,L,50,29,49 ,14;b=Name,H,39,42,45,32,50,21 Jonathon - 38/38 hp Misery - 59/59 hp Hoots - X-37/X hp Round 6: http://www.hwx.it/coco/coco.php;v=1;map=arena;a=Name,L,49,14,17 ,14;b=Name,H,50,21,48,23,24,21 Jonathon - 38/38 hp Misery - 59/59 hp Hoots - X-37/X hp Round 7: http://www.hwx.it/coco/coco.php;v=1;map=arena;a=Name,L,17,14,31 ,14,45,14;b=Name,H,24,21,34,13,43,13 Jonathon - 38/38 hp; mage armor, force screen (ends 17) Misery - 59/59 hp Hoots - X-37/X hp
hogarth 03-05-07, 08:42 PM	Now that he's within the reach of the owl's sharp talons, he considers his next move. What now? The owl has taken significant damage, but it's not dead yet.
Abyssal Stalker 03-06-07, 01:54 AM	Retreat with Misery to the ground, staying inside the formation of the pillars and dismount. Make the thing squeeze. Down a potion of Magic Fang (try to use 5ft steps and cover to block AoOs). Have Misery move to flank and go toe-to-toe with the owl, attacking with slam+energy drain attacks. Oh, and when it squeezes, I think it can't take a 5ft step, but it needs to spend a move action to do so.
hogarth 03-06-07, 08:27 AM	I don't think there is a place where it will have to squeeze to reach you -- it has 10 ft reach. Am I missing someplace?
Abyssal Stalker 03-06-07, 08:35 AM	Ah, you're right, of course. I wasn't paying enough attention. In that case I need to adjust a little. Have us retreat so that I get to down a potion of magic fang. Then have Misery move us to ground level, dismount and use Skin of the Duergar for expansion to get rid of the reach problem. After that melee, Misery moves to flank. If something goes wrong, I'm hit with a +15 damage smite attack, etc. Please retreat and let fast healing do the trick. BTW, our last positions are a bit funny, we seem to be partially in the same square.
Abyssal Stalker 03-06-07, 08:38 AM	I'm at work now, but I will be at home in 2-3 hours. I'll be around at that time and can adjust if something odd happens, if that kind of time frame is OK to you?
hogarth 03-06-07, 09:00 AM	I'm at work now (9 a.m. local time); I'm afraid that I'll probably have to wait until tonight to finish the fight off. Sorry for leaving things to the last minute.
Abyssal Stalker 03-06-07, 09:11 AM	OK, no problem. If my tactic breaks, feel free to improvise in that point. Everything is usable on my sheet. Remember that I don't need to drop my bow in order to attack with natural weapons. If everything goes totally wrong, then retreat and try run-and-shoot-tactics. Basically Misery can keep that thing away with her better speed. Jeesh, that thing must have at least +20 to hit... That's hoping for good rolls for Jonathon and bad rolls for mr. H. This is quite important to me, because I am not allowed to give this another shot if I fail because of the limit. Thanks anyway!
hogarth 03-06-07, 03:27 PM	Jonathon and Misery retreat from the owl-thing's clutches. The creature screeches "Return to the grave, wretch!" and attempts to slash Jonathon's back, but its attack misses, despite being charged with extra deadliness. Jonathon uses the respite to draw and drink a potion of magic fang. Misery moves to the side slightly, then Jonathon dismounts and increases in size. The owl approaches and melee is joined. At first, Jonathon is shocked when his and Misery's attacks miss badly and he feels the creatures powerful talons ripping his chest despite his eldritch protections. But master and steed quickly turn the tables; the vampire spawn sucks the owl's life force into himself while the steed scrabbles at the creatures shining feathers. One more powerful slam, and the otherworldly bird-general is no more. Round 8: http://www.hwx.it/coco/coco.php;v=1;map=arena;a=Name,L,45,14,52 ,14,56,18,56,37;b=Name,H,43,13,43,11,49, 11,57,27 Hoots misses with a talon + smite evil. Round 9: http://www.hwx.it/coco/coco.php;v=1;map=arena;a=Name,L,56,37,55 ,48,46,53;b=Name,H,57,27,57,42,51,51;c=N ame,L,48,53 Round 10: http://www.hwx.it/coco/coco.php;v=1;map=arena;a=Name,L,46,53,48 ,55,52,55,54,52;b=Name,H,51,51;c=Name,L, 48,53,49,52 Jonathon and Misery miss, Hoots hits with two talons and a bite! Jonathon - 14/38 hp; mage armor, force screen (ends 17), magic fang (ends 20) Misery - 59/59 hp Hoots - X-37/X hp Round 11: Jonathon hits and energy drains, Misery hits three times (but the claws do little damage). Hoots claws once, feebly. Jonathon - 16+1/38 hp; mage armor, force screen (ends 17), magic fang (ends 20) Misery - 59/59 hp Hoots - X-62/X hp Round 12: Jonathon hits with another slam and the monster dies. Jonathon - 18+5/38 hp; mage armor, force screen (ends 17), magic fang (ends 20) Misery - 59/59 hp Hoots - X-87/X hp
hogarth 03-06-07, 08:02 PM	Here's what the monster was: Advanced Elite Celestial Giant Owl Huge Magical Beast (Extraplanar) Hit Dice: 10d10+30 (85 hp) Initiative: +3 Speed: 10 ft. (2 squares), fly 70 ft. (average) Armor Class: 17 (-2 size, +3 Dex, +6 natural), touch 11, flat-footed 14 Base Attack/Grapple: +10/+25 Attack: Claw +15 melee (1d8+7) Full Attack: 2 claws +15 melee (1d8+7) and bite +15 melee (2d6+3) Space/Reach: 15 ft./10 ft. Special Attacks: Smite evil +10 1/day Special Qualities: Darkvision 60 ft., superior low-light vision, DR 5/magic, acid/cold/electricity resistance 10, SR 15 Saves: Fort +13, Ref +9, Will +7 Abilities: Str 24, Dex 17, Con 16, Int 16, Wis 17, Cha 14 Skills: Knowledge (nature) +16, Listen +24, Move Silently +24, Spot +20, Hide +1 Feats: Alertness, Wingover, Multiattack, Improved Multiattack Challenge Rating: 9 (base 3, +2 HD, +1 size, +1 elite, +2 celestial) Treasure: None Alignment: Always neutral good Giant owls speak Common and Sylvan.
hogarth 03-06-07, 08:17 PM	Jonathon and Misery fly over to the barricade. With his unholy strength, he and Misery are able to shift the collapsed pillars to the side, exposing a way through. Inside the dark chamber are a number of cultists who eye the vampire spawn warily. A xeph woman steps forward and greets Jonathon sardonically. "Hail, conqueror! I suppose we owe you our lives, do we? Oh...and Kanchelsis, of course." There's something strange about her demeanor that Jonathon can't quite place his finger on.
Abyssal Stalker 03-07-07, 02:24 AM	"Greetings, servants of The Rake! What is it that has drawn the attention of the Heavens towards this place? Kanchelsis must be pleased to your deeds, priestess. Normally, I'd expect his servants able to take care of their own problems," Jonathon responds, trying to figure out the role of the xeph in the big picture. Nice encounter, luckily that smite attack missed. Good thing you noticed that mistake in Jonathon's slam attack, I'll have to fix that. It's nice to have positive violations! One thing, it looks like you have used those temporary hp from energy drain so that they wouldn't stack. Are you sure about this? The wording in energy drain seems to indicate that they stack, but I'm not quite sure.
hogarth 03-07-07, 07:55 AM	"I know not which disgusting servant of the heavens has disclosed our lair. One of the acolytes says he espied the form of a spellcaster opening up the roof of the necropolis and bringing these...creatures...in with a planar gate. We barely had time to send out some servants of unlife to defend us and then retreat to our sanctuary. When things turned against us, I sent one of our remaining servants to summon you, not knowing if it would work or not. Thank the powers below that you arrived in time! Obviously you are the chosen of the Blood-drinker; if you require any service from our small coven in the future, you need but ask... I don't know if the temporary hit points stack or not, so I erred on the side of caution. It didn't matter, luckily.
Abyssal Stalker 03-07-07, 12:51 PM	"Whatever it was who called the celestials, the immediate threat is gone. I scanned the churchyard when I arrived, but only the tombstones were watching. Send some of the zombies to fill the hole they drilled to the ceiling. After that is done, you will search the EHTC warehouse in Vilis. You will meet me there." And with that Jonathon jumped on his gravespawn mount and spurred Misery towards the hole in the ceiling. The duo reached ground level and Jonathon let Misery disintegrate in to nothingness. He searched the churchyard, and found some footprints. A rusty iron cross had grabbed a small piece of fabric. Jonathon examined the purple piece of cloth. The material was fancy and favoured among the high-ranking priests of Gladius. "Whoever it was, he is gone now..." Jonathon's form seemed to melt in the shadows, as he disappeared to the night to drink from the sleeping vein of Gladius.