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TelinArtho 02-07-07, 05:24 PM	This is a mission for the Celestial Forces involving Corbin Nightwalker dubbed The Reborn. If you are not renlim or TelinArtho - your presence is requested in any other place than this thread - most notably in the Fights of the week or the Tavern or even PM. Corbin is aiming to improve the relations of CEF with the people of Gawane. Mission Log: FAILURE Week 1: Corbin restores confidence to Gawane by bringing a thief to justice. Ethereal Filcher Week 2: Corbin narrowly defeats a pixie thief. Just a pixie... - this was an error - it should have been a Med Air Elemental... Week 3: Corbin dies to a pair of Celestial Black Bears. Resources Used: Week 1: 4 arrows (3 hits, 1 miss, 0 recovered) Week 2: 2 tattoos of Force Screen, Scroll of Cure Light Wounds (cast some spells - noted below) Week 3: Tattoo of Force Screen, 2 arrows, (cast Spiritual Weapon) Current Memorized Spells: Orisons [DC 14] (Detect Magic), (Detect Magic), (Detect Magic), (Light) Level 1 [DC 15] (Shield of Faith), (Shield of Faith), (Shield of Faith), (D: Obscuring Mist) Level 2 [DC 16] (Spiritual Weapon), (Spiritual Weapon), (D: Blindness) Tavel domain (3 rounds of Freedom of Movement)
TelinArtho 02-07-07, 05:26 PM	Ready for (Month) (Day) [Fight (?)] - (Free Activity) or Ready for (Month) (Day) [Fight (?)] - Miniquest: EL ?, QL (Questlord) or Ready for (Month) (Day) - (Full Activity) or Ready for (Month) (Day) - Quest: EL ?, QL (Questlord) or Ready for (Month) (Day) - Campaign: (Campaign Name) or Ready for (Month) (Day) - (Type) Operation - (Subtype) - (Goal or Target) http://www.caterane.de/CoCo/CEF/CEF-Banner.jpg http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b381/brandon_knight/archer_2_by_el_grimlock2_50_short.jpg Corbin “the Reborn” Nightwalker “What’s right might not always be right, and what’s wrong isn’t always wrong, but I’ll live a good life and do only what I think right.” Gender and Race: Male Wood Elf Size and Type: Medium Humanoid (Elf) Height and Weight: 5'1" 89 lbs. Age: 118 Alignment: Chaotic Neutral ECL: 3 (Cleric 3) Experience: 4775/6000 Attributes STR 14 (+2) [4 pts] [12 Base, +2 Racial] DEX 17 (+3) [8 pts] [15 Base, +2 Racial] CON 10 (+0) [04 pts] [12 Base, -2 Racial] INT 10 (+0) [04 pts] [12 Base, -2 Racial] WIS 18 (+4) [16 pts] [18 Base] CHA 08 (-1) [00 pts] [8 Base] Miscellaneous Statistics Hit Points: 17 [3 HD] [8 (Cleric) + (4.5 (Cleric) x 9) + (3 HD x 0 Con)] Armor Class (Normal): 17 [10 Base, 3 Dex, 4 Armor, 0 Shield] Armor Class (Touch): 13 [10 Base, 3 Dex] Armor Class (Flat-Footed): 14 [10 Base, 4 Armor, 0 Shield] Initiative: +3 [3 Dex] Base Attack Bonus: +2 [+2 (Cleric 3)] Grapple: +4 [2 BAB, 2 Str, 0 Size] Speed (Land): 30 ft [30 Base] Speed (Riding horse): 60 ft [60 Base] Weight Carried: 23.5 lbs, light encumbrance [0-58 (Light), 59-116 (Medium), 117-175 (Heavy)] Saves Fortitude: 3 +2 racial saving throw bonus against enchantment spells or effects. [0 Con, 3 (Cleric 3)] Reflex: 4 +2 racial saving throw bonus against enchantment spells or effects. [3 Dex, 1 (Cleric 3)] Will: 7 +2 racial saving throw bonus against enchantment spells or effects. [4 Wis, 3 (Cleric 3)] Melee Attacks ((2) Dagger) +4, 1d4+2, (19-20/x2), (Piercing or slashing) [2 Str, 2 BAB] Ranged Attacks (Masterwork Composite Darkwood Longbow (+2 Str Enhancement)) +6, 1d8+2, (20/x3), Range 110 ft, (Piercing) [3 Dex, 2 BAB, 1 Masterwork Enhancement] Special Attacks & Abilities - Immunity to sleep spells and effects, and a +2 racial saving throw bonus against enchantment spells or effects. - Low-light vision - +2 racial bonus on Listen, Search, and Spot checks. An elf who merely passes within 5 feet of a secret or concealed door is entitled to a Search check to notice it as if she were actively looking for it. - Free Blind-Fight feat (Darkness) - For a total time per day of 1 round per cleric level you possess, you can act normally regardless of magical effects that impede movement as if you were affected by the spell freedom of movement. This effect occurs automatically as soon as it applies, lasts until it runs out or is no longer needed, and can operate multiple times per day (up to the total daily limit of rounds).This granted power is a supernatural ability. (Travel) - Add Survival to your list of cleric class skills. (Travel) Divine Spells Readied Orisons [DC 14] (Detect Magic), (Detect Magic), (Detect Magic), (Light) Level 1 [DC 15] (Shield of Faith), (Shield of Faith), (Shield of Faith), (D: Obscuring Mist) Level 2 [DC 16] (Spiritual Weapon), (Spiritual Weapon), (D: Blindness) Domains - Darkness Domain - - Travel Domain - Spell Levels Available Per Fight: 4 (4 Orisons) [10 Total Spell Levels / 3, rounded up] Total Spell Levels: 10 [(4 x 1), (3 x 2)] Caster Level: 3 Feats (Point Blank Shot)Lvl 1 (Rapid Shot)Lvl 3 (Blind fight)Domain Skills Total Skill Points: 12 [12 (Cleric)] Languages: Common, Elven [2 Racial] Armor Check Penalty: -0 [0 Armor] Balance: 3 [3 Dex, 0 Ranks] Climb: 2 [2 Str, 0 Ranks] Concentration: 6 [0 Con, 6 Ranks (6 (Cleric))] Hide: 3 [3 Dex, 0 Ranks] Jump: 2 [2 Str, 0 Ranks] Listen: 6 [4 Wis, 0 Ranks, 2 Racial] Move Silently: 3 [3 Dex, 0 Ranks] Profession (Healer): 10 [4 Wis, 6 Ranks (6 (Cleric))] Search: 2 [0 Int, 0 Ranks, 2 Racial] Spot: 6 [4 Wis, 0 Ranks, 2 Racial] Conditional Modifiers XXXXXX Prefight Actions Bring Horse. Equipment Worn and Carried Basic Outfit [0 lbs] [0 gp] Holy symbol, silver (Moon with broken prison bars superimposed upon it.) [1 lbs] [25 gp] Mithral Chain shirt armor [12.5 lbs][1250 gp] Masterwork Composite Darkwood Longbow (+2 Str Enhancement) [3 lbs][605 gp] (2) Dagger [2 lbs][4 gp] Spell component pouch [2 lbs][5 gp] (20) Arrows [0.15 lb each = 3 lbs] [0.05 gp each = 1 gp] Expendable Items (6) Scrolls of (cure light wounds) [CL 1] [0.0 lb each = 0 lbs][25 gp each = 150 gp] (3) Tattoo of (Force Screen) [ML 1] [0.0 lb each = 0 lbs][100 gp each = 300 gp] Max total (ECL: 32 x 50): 450 gp Equipment at Home XXXXXX Results (WIN) vs Bazili Stasha (Hrothmund) - [675xp] [675gp + 60 gp] (WIN) vs The Mask Man (Milov) - [675 xp] [675 gp + 60 gp] (Loss) vs Weapon (Sutro) - [225 xp] [225 gp + 60 gp] (---) vs (PC (Player)) - [--- xp] [--- gp + 60 gp] Allies Maximum CR per ally: CR 1 Maximum ECL per ally: ECL 1 Maximum CA of allies per fight: CA 1[/font] Gender and Race: Male Equus caballus Size and Type: Large Animal Height and Weight: Normal Normal Age: 8 Alignment: Neutral ECL: 1 Attributes STR 16 (+3) [16 Base] DEX 13 (+1) [13 Base] CON 17 (+3) [17 Base] INT 02 (-4) [02 Base] WIS 13 (+1) [13 Base] CHA 06 (-2) [06 Base] Miscellaneous Statistics Hit Points: 22 [3 HD] Armor Class (Normal): 18 [10 Base, 1 Dex, 4 Armor, -1 Size, 4 Natural] Armor Class (Touch): 10 [10 Base, 1 Dex, -1 Size] Armor Class (Flat-Footed): 17 [10 Base, 4 Armor, -1 Size, 4 Natural] Initiative: +1 [1 Dex,] Base Attack Bonus: +2 [2 (Horse)] Grapple: +9 [2 BAB, 3 Str, 4 Size] Speed (Land): 60 ft [60 Base] Weight Carried: 212.5 lbs, Light encumbrance [0-230 (Light), 231-460 (Medium), 461-690 (Heavy)] Damage Reduction: N/A Spell/Power Resistance: N/A Saves Fortitude: 6 [3 Con, 3 (Horse)] Reflex: 4 [1 Dex, 3 (Horse)] Will: 2 [1 Wis, 1 (Horse)] Melee Attacks (Hoof) +4, 1d4+3, (20/x2), (Melee) [3 Str, 2 BAB, -1 Size] (FA: 2 hooves and 1 bite) +4 & -1, 1d4+3 & 1d3+1, (20/x2), (Melee) [3 Str, 2 BAB, -1 Size] Ranged Attacks XXXXXX Special Attacks and Abilities Low-light vision Scent Feats (Endurance)Lvl 1 (Run)Lvl 3 Skills Languages: None [-4 Int] Total Skill Points: 6 [6 (Horse)] Armor Check Penalty: -2 [-2 Armor] Balance: 1 [1 Dex, 0 Ranks] Climb: 3 [3 Str, 0 Ranks] Hide: -5 [1 Dex, 0 Ranks, -2 ACP, -4 size] Jump: 3 [3 Str, 0 Ranks] Listen: 4 [1 Wis, 3 Ranks] Move Silently: -1 [1 Dex, 0 Ranks, -2 ACP] Search: -4 [-4 Int, 0 Ranks] Spot: 4 [1 Wis, 3 Ranks] Equipment Worn and Carried Military Saddle [30 lbs][20 gp] Chain shirt barding (Horse) [50 lbs][400 gp] Saddle Bags [8 lbs][4 gp] (77) Arrows [12 lbs][4 gp] Turn Undead Drool... Yeah not much of a plan I suppose... Corbin had always been a bit of a wanderer. No one ever quite knew where he was for more than an hour or two. Corbin never liked the complexity of society much, so he would hunt a bit with his bow and take in the sights, no one knew the old woods like Corbin did. He would have liked nothing more to remain out in the middle of the woods for the rest of his days, but fate had another idea. One day when Corbin was about 95, he saw a man stumbling through the forest. On closer inspection he saw the man was bleeding out his side profusely. Corbin wanted to help so he moved closer to help the man up as he had tripped over a nearby log. The man cloaked in black was startled and drew his dagger in defense, but when he saw a child before him, lowered it quickly. Corbin did all he could to bandage the gentleman; he was after all a cleric in training. Corbin then asked him what happened. The cloaked figure introduced himself as Ason, and explained he was on the run from a troupe of elite guards, because he had attempted to assonate a tyrannical lord residing his home town. Corbin recognized Ason’s obvious skill, but wondered how he was caught. Ason explained that he had to travel back to his home town quickly to intersect the lord’s travel course. But, apparently word of his existence had reached the king and counter-assassins had been sent out for him. Ason chuckled, spat up some blood, and recounted he might have had a chance if he had only taken his time and traveled only by night, as he usually did. Suddenly, Ason grew quiet and sternly instructed Corbin to hide under the log they were resting against. He arose to his feet the best he could stumbled away. “Come out you cowards!” He shouted into the forest. Three well dressed Guards appeared the stated that he and his young accomplice were to be tried in court for treason against their lord. Ason, spat on them and attacked the guards and defeating them all easily enough, but the battle had caused too much strain on his injures and bleed to death only minutes later. Ason’s last words were as he looked over to Corbin were; “What’s right might not always be right, and what’s wrong *cough* isn’t always wrong, I lived a god life and done only what I thought right, maybe next time I’ll take it slow and travel by night…” Corbin buried Ason and borrowed his dagger as a reminder, of his sacrifice. Now Corbin fights in the arena to become strong enough to complete Ason’s quest. Corbin discovered that the Lords name was Astrioth and he had died a few years ago, but his son is now charged with his fathers lands. This would be all well and good if the Astrioths son weren’t the spitting image of his father physically and mentally. Currently Corbin is fighting in the arena to gain experience enough to remove Astrioths insane son from power. Starting: 3200 XP Earned: 1575 XP Spent: 0 XP Remaining: 4775 XP Starting: 3000 gp Earned: 1470 gp Spent: 3068 gp Remaining: 1687 gp Previously Owned XXXXXX (03) Arrows [0.15 lb each = .45 lbs] [0.05 gp each = 0.15 gp] (--) Scrolls of (Cure Light Wounds) [CL 1] [0.0 lb each = 0 lbs][25gp each = 0 gp] (03) Tattoo of (Force Screen) [ML 1] [0.0 lb each = 0 lbs][100 gp each = 300gp] Time Between Fights: Prebuffs/Ongoing Effects: Items Used: Spells/Power Points Used: x/day Abilities Used: Free Activity: Time Between Fights: Prebuffs/Ongoing Effects: Items Used: Spells/Power Points Used: x/day Abilities Used: Free Activity: Time Between Fights: Prebuffs/Ongoing Effects: Items Used: Spells/Power Points Used: x/day Abilities Used: Free Activity:
TelinArtho 02-07-07, 05:44 PM	7th of February This morning I received word from Captain Mellios of an opportunity to help Gawane respond more affirmatively to the Celestial Forces present throughout the district. It seems a string of robberies has been pinpointed to the marketplace and a merchant by the name of Galag the Hungry is concerned about the possibility of losing his wares to a thief. Captain Mellios has instructed me to protect his resources, investigate the source of the robberies and if possible, bring the thief to justice. Figured I'd try a different take on the storytelling here. I figure the introduction between weeks will be a journal entry. The regular encounter can work just as normal roleplay if you feel more comfortable with it though. Rolls will be made at the CoCo roller here (http://www.hwx.it/wizards.com/dice.php?sid=1087)
renlim 02-09-07, 02:33 AM	"Alright!" I shouted as I mounted up, to head out to the market. The instructions were quite adequate, but the area was still somewhat new to me. It took some time to make my way around the countless shops and people, but I soon got the hang of it. As I passed through the city of Gawane I felt as I figured I would. Somewhat put-off by the uneasy residents, it was to be expected though, much troubles have these people have seen. Although it was pleasant to see at least some of the peace restored to the area; I noticed a group of children playing with a ball aside one of the near by a merchant's shops. Actually it turned out that it was Galag the Hungry's shop in particular. Figured I'd try a different take on the storytelling here. I figure the introduction between weeks will be a journal entry. The regular encounter can work just as normal roleplay if you feel more comfortable with it though. That sounds great do you want to set up a time that is got to do all the rp and battle at the same time, or I can just make sure to watch it and post wen i see something happening? Sorry for the late start. (Friday and Saturday are great, if you want to set up a time.)
TelinArtho 02-09-07, 10:02 AM	Just as I approached the shop however, turmoil erupted. Galag burst out of his shop door, yelling THIEF! THIEF! Stop him! and pointing down the road. I hadn't seen anyone leave his shop - but just where he pointed - I could see someone running away, a bag in hand. I assume you are riding your horse. The fleeing thief is 40ft from the front door of the shop and you are 30ft beyond that at the moment initiative is rolled. Although there are people in the street - they are not in the way. Corbin acts first on initiative - so go ahead. As to arranging a time - I am mostly inactive on the weekends, but I'll see what I can do. I would suggest just posting whenever you see that I've posted. If we get behind, I can time things a little more briskly on the tail end. Good luck!
renlim 02-12-07, 11:36 PM	As I heard the shout I rode toward the man, about 60ft, that was running away and called out "Halt in the name of THE CELESTIAL EXPEDITIONARY FORCES!" Sorry again, about the silence; I will be very active tonight and tomorrow.
TelinArtho 02-13-07, 09:32 AM	Whatever it was - it was not human. As I called out for him/it to stop - it did not even turn around, but reached into the bag in hand - threw a ball to the ground in my path. Before my eyes, the ball of fur turned into a rat! The vile creature took a bite at my steed before it was out of reach again. Then - without notice - the thing disappeared before my eyes - only to reappear 40ft further down the street. The rat is in your square, but you can move away from it without issue since it is small enough. Your opponent is 50ft away at this point.
renlim 02-13-07, 02:49 PM	"Rats! Of all things rats, I hate rats." Now I was angry; I drew my bow as I rode toward the man 60ft., making sure to put a bit of distance between myself and the rat as i passed it. Once I got closer, I aimed and shot at the "rat flinger".
TelinArtho 02-13-07, 02:59 PM	[60ft would put you 10ft in front of him - I will assume that is still fine with you] My arrow slung from the bow true and slammed into the side of the thief. Although it made no sound from the hit - it clearly was hurt badly from it. In front of it now, I could tell it was certainly no man or humanoid I had ever heard of. It grabbed something from its belt as it retreated from me - a bag of some sort - and threw it at Adanac. The bag was coming so fast that I had no chance to steer Adanac out of its path. On impact - it exploded into a thick goo. Only by sheer luck was Adanac not stuck to the ground - but the stuff just hardened up and Adanac could not maneuver as well because of it. Just as I was about to draw another arrow from my quiver - the dastardly creature disappeared again! Your arrow hits for 10 damage (forgot about PBS in the roller). The creature backed away from you to again be at 50ft, drawing a tanglefoot bag. It then threw it and disappeared.
renlim 02-13-07, 03:29 PM	I momentarily lost sight of the creature but I wasn't about to let the strange creature get away. I rode forward toward the last place I saw him 50ft. and knocked my bow so I could let it fly as soon as I saw him. Readied an action to shoot on sight the thief.
TelinArtho 02-13-07, 03:43 PM	[Since Adanac is entangled by the tanglefoot bag - you can only move 30ft and still ready] The thief did not take long to show himself once more and I let my arrow fly at him. The arrow bit flesh, but it did not deter the creature from throwing a vial at me. The vial cracked against my armor and immediately burst aflame! Some of it splashed on to Adanac as well. I let loose a pair of arrows into it, just as it started to disappear once more and it fell to the ground, limp. It wasn't long before Galag was upon me, thanking me for my efforts. You arrived just in time, he said to me. What manner of beast this is, I certainly do not know - but I'm happy to know his thieving days are over, that is for sure. Come with me - let's discuss how we can help the Celestial Forces in this district. Galag's smile was genuine and heartfelt. Clearly, taking down this theif will be a sound effort in gaining the peoples' confidence. Congratulations. A pretty weak EL4 creature given the circumstances, but still - a solid win. Stay tuned for next week's installment... You did take damage from the alchemist's fire - but since this is a guild mission, you and Adanac are healed between fights - so you don't need to worry about it.
renlim 02-13-07, 03:49 PM	And with the triumph over the strange thief, I had the creatures wounds tended to and placed under arrest to await his trial at the C.E.F. As my superiors had wanted the this thief brought to justice alive if possible. Thank you, and I'm looking forward to that next instalment. :D
TelinArtho 02-15-07, 11:19 AM	Galag showed me to his shop where he had an impressive collection of wares. Placing the stolen bag he had retrieved from the thief onto a shelf near the door he took his place behind the counter. You see, the mercantile district within Gawane has always had a problem with thieves. I would not be surprised that the loss of one perpetuates the activity of another in some sort of vicious cycle. For my part - if the Celestial Forces was truly interested in fostering good will for the community, reducing the number of thievery attempts would certainly go a long way. Unfortunately, with the diverse nature and size of Gladius, we cannot even put a limit on what you might encounter in these streets. A maid servant from the back of Galag's shop brought forth a plate covered with fruits and some water. Galag offered them to me and started devouring them before I had a chance to answer.
renlim 02-15-07, 02:22 PM	Galag "the Hungry' certainly lived up to his reputation, and on seeing his appetite I opted only to take a cup of water; I gave my thanks to Galag and nodded thankfully at the maid. As I drank I glanced around the shop for a moment before I asked, "Are there were any groups in particular that are suspected of organizing the recent thieveries?"
TelinArtho 02-15-07, 02:26 PM	Well that's certainly more information than I have at hand. A solid question though. Perhaps you should seek out Faris - she has a closer ear to the underground and might have a perspective that could be useful. Galag brought forth a piece of parchment and upon it he scribed words of authentication - apparently this Faris requires approval before seeing her. He told me to take it to the black-painted building labelled as an apothecary and show it to the man behind the desk there. He sealed the letter with wax before handing it to me.
renlim 02-15-07, 03:00 PM	“Alright I’ll get right on this,” I said with a smile. It was nice to start out with a solid lead on some info. I can remember times where months passed without so much as a word in the direction I needed. As it turned out I had noticed a black-painted building on my way to Galag’s Shop, I asked if that was the place he was talking about.
TelinArtho 02-15-07, 03:12 PM	The black building was not far from Galag's shop. Despite its exterior, it produced a rather cheery interior - with fresh scents from all corners of the world, coupled with candles to illuminate it in a soothing way. [Picture a new-age hippy shop...] I handed the note to the man behind the counter - a weathered older man of probably 45 years. Recognizing the seal, he told me to wait a moment and disappeared through a curtain at the back of the store. Before any time had passed, I heard a whisper from somewhere behind me. Don't look now - I'm watching you. No matter where I looked though, I could not see the source of the voice. The main room of the store is 40ft x 40ft. 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 - - - d - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 c C c c c c c c c c c c c c c c 2 . . . . . . . R . . . . . . . . 3 . . . . . . . . . . b b . . . . 4 . . . . . . . . . . b b . . . . 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 . . . b . . b . . b b b b b . . 9 . . . b . . b . . . . . . . . . 10 . . . b . . b . . . . . . . . . 11 . . . b . . b . . b b b b b . . 12 . . . b . . b . . . . . . . . . 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 - - - - - d - - - - - - - - - - KEY: d=doorway (curtain at the back of the store, door at the front) c=counter (provides cover to those behind it) C=removable counter (lifts away to give access to the behind the counter) b=bookcase/shelves (5ft high, provides cover) R=Renlim [Edit: By the way, while I've set up the encounter in this room - there is no reason for you to stay here if you don't like the venue. This encounter is going to be very tough for you - but we'll see how it goes...]
renlim 02-15-07, 03:53 PM	“Good lead… Baa!” I thought to myself. With that as I moved to my right, to take cover behind the square bookcase, I drew my bow. All at one it seemed all to clear that this was a set up… I got ready to shot anything that was about to attack me. Renlim moves 3 dots to the right (-->) and readies an action to shot any aggressor he can target.
TelinArtho 02-15-07, 04:03 PM	But where was the source of the voice? All of a sudden, I could hear movement just feet in front of me, and then there was silence. You have the target narrowed down to a 5ft radius from (10,2,5ft up) - meaning there's 27 possible 5ft squares the target could be in. Clearly, your opponent is invisible.
renlim 02-15-07, 04:41 PM	It was clear the assailant most assuredly was invisible; I moved around behind the other side of the bookcase, taking cover again, and then tapped a “Tattoo of Force screen.” It was going to be one of those kinds of days. Renlim moved to space (12, 3) and tapped the tattoo.
TelinArtho 02-16-07, 12:55 PM	As I took up position behind the bookcase, I lost track of the sound in the room. Failed your Listen and Spot - your action again.
renlim 02-16-07, 01:57 PM	I had an idea but I wasn’t sure if I could pull it off… but first I had to see if there were any powders nearby…:thinks: Move Action: Spot – For any spices or powders nearby. (Ideally, a handfuls worth or a vial on a nearby shelf, I figure these might be common in an apothecary.) My next Action depends on what I see or don’t see. If I see something to this affect I want to obtain it as easily as possible: (If I can merely grab it do so, if not ready an action to attack with bow if I discover the thief, I'll try to get it next round). If no such objects are near, move toward the front door while trying to keep cover.
TelinArtho 02-16-07, 02:20 PM	I looked around for something that might suffice as a cloud to coat the invisible opponent, and found something on a nearby bookcase. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw an arrow come at me, but it bounced harmlessly off my armor. Although I did not see what made the attack, I could guess it was close to my former location - perhaps even right above my head. Okay, your opponent is still invisible. You have managed to find a vial that appears to contain a dust-like substance within. It is marked with a hefty price tag of 300gp though - remember you are in a store... If you refer back to the map you are at (13,7). Move action to pick up the item if you want it.
renlim 02-16-07, 03:14 PM	What luck! I haven’t a huge problem with stealing, especially at times like these, but I’m not usually working for a lawful good guild either… "Screw it!" With that last arrow that passed by the lines of right and wrong one again blurred. I took the vial firmly in hand and threw it at the ceiling as best I could to coat the area from which I had suspected the invisible assailant had last attacked. Move action: Take Vial; Attack action: throw the vial at ceiling over space (12,3).
TelinArtho 02-16-07, 03:47 PM	Not all vials are designed to break and "explode" on impact. I probably should have said that to start with. I can make the rolls if you like - but to have a better chance of success - you will need to "prepare a splash weapon" - which is a full round action.
renlim 02-16-07, 04:04 PM	What luck! I haven’t a huge problem with stealing, especially at times like these, but I’m not usually working for a lawful good guild either… "Screw it!" With that last arrow that passed by the lines of right and wrong one again blurred. Correction: I took the vial firmly in hand and took cover behind the shelf I was up against. So that I would have cover while I made the vial into a splash weapon. Move action: Take Vial; Move action: Move to space (13,9) (I will make the splash weapon next turn.)
TelinArtho 02-19-07, 11:23 AM	As I maneuvered around the shelf, I tried to get a grasp on the location of my assailant. However, all that I was able to find, was another arrow flying towards me. Although it stung a little, the bigger issue is I still didn't know its location. 1 damage from the arrow.
renlim 02-19-07, 04:45 PM	I finally got a moment to make my “dust bomb” but it was going to have to be a rush job, as usual. I banged the flask up a few times until there were same decent cracks in it and loosened the stopper so that it would burst on impact. I haven’t had to make one of these since I used to spar with Jarred. We were friendly rivalries, but he didn’t kid around in a fight and he loved to get in a free shot when he could. Full-round Action: (make/prepare splash weapon) Using the vial I just picked up.
TelinArtho 02-19-07, 04:53 PM	While I worked on the makeshift invisibility-ward, another arrow came at me. I heard the slight twang of a bowstring nearby - but it could've been as close as 5ft away or as much as 15ft away from me. [Arrow missed, you have narrowed down the attacker's location to a spot within 15ft of you - but where exactly, you are not sure.]
renlim 02-19-07, 06:10 PM	In my frustration I yelled out; “You Pansy! I bet I’d have a harder time fighting your mom or maybe your 5 year old sister!” I just hoped the invisible assassin might take the bait and retort. Move Action: (Speak, (Insult)); Standard Action: (Ready attack) Throw “Makeshift Invisibility-Ward” if the thief makes a sound or movement I can pinpoint with "adequate certainty" his position. (adequate certainty = within the splash radius, preferably less though).
TelinArtho 02-19-07, 06:28 PM	The trained thief however did not slip up and reveal a location to me. I weathered a few more arrows before I heard another sound, but even that was not enough to discern closely. [2 more arrows out of 3 hit for 4 damage total. Your latest listen check is enough to narrow the thief down to a 10ft radius - much smaller than your splash effect]
renlim 02-19-07, 11:46 PM	Finally, it was time to go on the offensive. I made it a point to move in to the area I heard a sound from. I thought it might force him to move more often so that I could have a better chance to hear that jerk. It certainly seemed like he wanted to keep some distance. Surely, I would hear him sooner or later, but this fight was beginning to drag on; I had to put the pressure on. For this round (and maybe a few more…): Move Action (move): to the 10ft. area I last heard something in (take cover nearby); Standard action (ready action): “the same as before.” If/then: If I go below 10 HP stop a moment and use a “Scroll of (cure light wounds).”
TelinArtho 02-20-07, 10:45 AM	Moving closer to where I heard the sound coming from, I shielded myself from another arrow - but it still punctured my arm. This one I didn't see coming at all. Two more arrows come streaking at me. The first bounces harmlessly off of the shelf beside me, but the latter hits me well and hurts. This time, I have heard a bit better my opponent. 2 more arrows out of 3 hit for a total of 4 damage. That's a total of 9 damage. However, you have heard your opponent as close as 10ft, but as far away as 30ft.
renlim 02-20-07, 12:28 PM	After a while I still haden't seen him and I was starting to feel kinda bad, I had taken one too many arrows. So I whipped out one of my scrolls of cure light wounds and used it. Five foot step (For cover if I don't have it.); Move action (draw, scroll); Standard action (cast from scroll)... I think I can do all that in one turn... if not just do the second two parts.
TelinArtho 02-20-07, 12:36 PM	Since cure light wounds has a somatic component, you need your other hand free as well (meaning you either need to stow or drop the vial in hand). You can drop it safely if you want and it won't be wasted (if that is a concern), but it will be unattended if your opponent wants to make a grab for it.
renlim 02-20-07, 12:53 PM	After a while I still haden't seen him and I was starting to feel kinda bad, I had taken one too many arrows. So I whipped out one of my scrolls of cure light wounds and used it. Correction: Move action (stow, vial); Move action (draw, scroll) Next turn: Standard action (cast from scroll); Move action (draw, vial as part of a movement) gain cover.
TelinArtho 02-20-07, 01:03 PM	I did my best to protect myself while I drew forth a scroll to cast some healing magic. As I did so, another arrow punctured my side. I cast from the scroll and felt immensely better about my wounds. Unfortunately, I still had no better idea on my opponent's location. Another arrow whizzed by me harmlessly. 3 more arrows, 1 hit for 1 damage. You cast CLW to heal 9hp - so you have currently 1 hp of damage on you. Just so you know - it is extremely unlikely that your opponent will ever make enough noise to get a pinpoint, so you either need to find a way to make a pinpoint or take a chance on one of the more decent listen checks you get.
renlim 02-20-07, 01:22 PM	Where is Renlim currently standing? I need to know for my next turn...
TelinArtho 02-20-07, 01:24 PM	I haven't been keeping track necessarily since your opponent has been able to negate any cover you get easily. For the purposes of this turn, you may start in any location in the front section of the store and within 5ft of a shelf (so that you had moved to cover the round before).
renlim 02-20-07, 02:26 PM	I thought about it, and figured the assassin just had too much room to maneuver in, if I further enclosed the fight I might have better chances… I made a break for the back room, behind the curtains. Assuming it will take a move action to open the removable counter (as a door). Starting from space (2,8) move to (1,2) and open the counter. If I've done my math wrong and I can't just go under the removable counter, I'm imagining a piece of wood on a hinge, just double move too get there. If I can double move and go under the counter please do and take cover behind the counter this turn.
TelinArtho 02-22-07, 02:14 PM	In case it matters to you, the tattoo of Force Screen has faded - I forgot that one round ago... I maneuvered behind the counter under constant pressure from the arrows. Another struck me just above the shoulderblade and left my arm sore. I lifted up the curtain and saw another room beyond, mostly used for storage. It was cluttered excessively, but navigable somewhat, with most items stacked up to waist height up to higher than my head. A staircase leading to the upstairs was just to my left as I entered the room. 2 damage from another arrow. Okay - so anything that is waist height would give you cover from that direction; another at head height or taller is full cover (no LOS). 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 b b b b B B . B . B B B b b b . 2 . . . . . . . B . . . . . . . . 3 b . b . . . . B . . b b b b b . 4 . . b . . B . B . . . . . . . . 5 B . b . . B . . . . . b . B . B 6 . . . . . B . . b b . b . . . B 7 s . b b b b . . b b . b . . . . 8 s . b . . . . . . b . b b b . . 9 s . b . b b b b . b . . . . . B 10 s . . . B . . . . . . . . . . . 11 . . . C B . . B . B . B . B . B - - - d - - - - - - - - - - - - KEY: d=doorway (curtain actually) b=stacked items to about waist height (provides cover) B=more stacked items to overhead (provides total cover, blocks LOS) s=staircase leading upstairs C=Corbin
TelinArtho 02-26-07, 10:24 AM	Did you disappear? Best to give me some tactics at this point. We're already a week behind and I'm not sure if you are even going to survive...
renlim 02-26-07, 10:27 AM	Good grief, their was a lot of junk in there, but I was for sure there was a good chance I could get really good cover. Move to (4,0) (So that I am in the middle of the left side of the map, right in the center of that stacked stuff) & drop prone. Ready an action to throw the splash weapon in to the square I feel I was attacked from; as long as I am attacked with something other than an arrow (a sword, perhaps), throw it into the square that I feel the prick from, don't throw it if the attacker is visible. From the spot I specified I should have cover no matter what. (Unless the thing is right next to me. While prone, I should get another +4 AC (unless it comes into melee).
TelinArtho 02-26-07, 10:40 AM	In the storage room, I moved to take up a solid, defensible position. Unfortunately, on the way, my back braved two more arrows - the latter striking my tailbone and leaving me quite sore. 2 more arrows hit while you move into position. The first hit for 2 damage, the second was a confirmed crit for 5 damage. With damage from before, you are currently at 10 damage. You can drop prone as your free action now.
renlim 02-26-07, 10:51 AM	Battered, I dropped prone (in space; 0,4)and activated my second "tattoo of force screen." Did the readied action get made?
TelinArtho 02-26-07, 11:53 AM	Each round while you moved, I had you ready to throw. I dropped to the floor in a cloud of dust (the storage room wasn't very clean...), and hopped that this spot might offer me enough protection. Despite the protection of the area, I was pelted by two more arrows, my opponent as elusive as ever. Two more hits despite your increased AC, the second a confirmed crit that luckily still only dealt 1 damage. The first dealt 1 damage as well - which brings you to 12 damage taken. You haven't heard your opponent in a while (at least 4 rounds)
renlim 02-26-07, 02:54 PM	I cast cure light wounds spontaneously, (over "shield of faith"), I coulden't be out of this fight yet.
TelinArtho 02-26-07, 05:27 PM	Healing myself a little, I dodged to the side of yet another arrow. I returned to my defensive posture, hoping to get a good glimpse of my enemy. On the next arrow that flew - I swore I heard a bowstring just 10ft from me! Well this is the best listen check you've gotten in a while. You've narrowed down the location of your opponent to one in 27 possible 5ft squares, reduced by 10 for places that either have no LOS to you or that are occupied by other objects. Do you want to hold out for a better shot, or take your chances?
renlim 02-26-07, 05:43 PM	I became quite apparent that I needed to take a chance so I hurled the vial as best I could at where I heard the bow string from. I'm not quite sure how you want to do this but if this isn't specific enough let me know.
TelinArtho 02-26-07, 05:46 PM	Very simple, I roll 1d17 and designate 1 as the target. If you target that location, you have to hit your opponent with a touch attack with 50% concealment. I rolled: 8, so the attack misses. What would you like to do now?
renlim 02-26-07, 06:20 PM	You said that the storage room was pretty dusty, How dusty could I use the dirt in a similar way? Is there enough for that? If no, just book it up stairs and aim bow down the stairs behind me. Ready action to shoot at any provocation sound/visual cues, that might be the attacker. If yes, grab some and continue waiting for an opening to douse him/her. I'm gona be at dinner for about an hour.
TelinArtho 02-27-07, 10:54 AM	Moving over to the stairs, I did my best to dodge the arrows that came at me. Just as I made it halfway up, an arrow caught me in the leg and left it sore and bruised. Reaching the top, I prepared to fire at anything I could hear. 2 more missed arrows and then a confirmed crit for 3 damage. You are at 12 damage again.
renlim 02-27-07, 02:38 PM	Cast "obscuring mist". Please note: my readied action included visual cues as well. I am going somewhere with this... I promise.
TelinArtho 02-27-07, 02:48 PM	As I brought up mists around me, one last arrow stung true, hitting me hard. Okay, 4 more damage from another arrow. You now have no sight to pretty much anything, but you hope your opponent doesn't either. Of course, you are down to 1hp as well...
renlim 02-27-07, 03:10 PM	Feelin' kinda whoosey... Spontaneously cast: "Cure Moderate Wounds" Question: are the stairs enclosed by a wall, a rail, or not at all?
TelinArtho 02-27-07, 03:18 PM	Touching a magicked hand to my shoulder, my wounds started to close up and I felt a little better. The stairs are not enclosed but do have a rail against the wall. You do not suffer an arrow this round.
renlim 02-27-07, 03:30 PM	I laufed at myself in spite of the sitation I had gotten quite despite, to be trying this out. Can I get a HP count? If below Half health* cast another "cure light wounds." If above cast Five foot step down the stairs and cast: "Detect Magic." My action from above still readied, I believe. Note: I do understand that to pinpoint magical auras I need at least two, but most likley 3 rounds to do so. (We can do this a round at time, or differently if you like.) These should be my next 2 rounds if under half health.*
TelinArtho 02-27-07, 03:40 PM	As in the other cases of stairs in the CoCo - moving up and down them is considered hampered movement - so a 5ft step is not possible (at least, not for free - you could use a move action for it). Your current HP is 12. At the top of the stairs, in the midst of the mist, I cast another spell, with the hope that the opponent was employing magic to foil my senses. Immediately I was aware of a magical presence nearby. Per my question in the FotW thread - if it is found that Detect Magic doesn't detect supernatural abilities - this may change.
renlim 02-27-07, 03:49 PM	Ok, there was somethin' there but I needed more time. Continue concentrating. Cool, about the stairs I don't need to move down them. I have a lecture, I'll be back in one hour. ~5:00
TelinArtho 02-27-07, 03:51 PM	Suddenly, a slice from a sword nearby caught me attention. Though I didn't see the blade, the movement of air nearby indicated its presence! You now have a pinpointed location if it helps - make good use of it...
renlim 02-27-07, 06:27 PM	Finally, I had a break and I wasn't going to let go, literally! Free Action (Drop Bow) & Grapple like theres no tomorrow!
TelinArtho 02-28-07, 11:42 AM	I tried to grab hold of my opponent, but even after dodging yet another sword attack, I could not find him. [I just realized you had the blind-fight feat... luckily it doesn't make a difference except on the two sword attacks - but I'll track it from now on. Your first attempt doesn't get through concealment, then the attack from your opponent misses. You try again, but this time, get hit by the AoO - which stops the grapple - you take 1 damage. The next attack from your opponent hits for 2 more damage. Current HP total is 9.]
TelinArtho 02-28-07, 11:51 AM	I reached out again, and found purchase on my opponent's clothes. Grabbing them quickly, I pulled the small thing's arm around its back and heard the cracking of a bone. It soon wriggled out of my grasp however, and I had a sinking feeling. Seconds later though, I heard a sickening thud on the stairs before me - as if from a body falling. Prodding the area with my bow, I soon found the body of the creature. Lucky shot there on the end... if only you had used the tactic earlier... Anyway - on to week 3. We will probably still be unable to finish before pairings, but that happens occasionally.
TelinArtho 02-28-07, 12:06 PM	I was just about to give up on this fool's errand I was sent on, when the old man from the front of the shop appeared at the top of the stairs. I was afraid to come downstairs when I heard all of the raucous. What went on down here? After a quick explanation, the old man looked relieved. My shop here has been burgled so many times it has literally become part of my bottom line. Whatever this pixie wanted, he was able to take freely. I'll make sure he is brought to the proper authorities. Go on upstairs, the person whom Galag was sending you to is up there. He should be able to help get the word out about the Celestial Forces and the help you have provided, even just from today. I thanked him for clarifying the situation and took the cue to head onward into the upper room of the store. Within was an elderly woman tending to a pot filled with stew. Upon my entry, she motioned absently to a chair at a table and soon joined me there. Thank you for your help. I heard what you went through downstairs, and it is quite an ordeal that you have saved us from. This should help tend to your wounds. Now - there is another matter, the matter of which Galag sent you to us. If the Celestial Forces is commited to improving their relations within this community, helping us keep crime down will go a long way. Our homes are constantly burgled and although there's little organization from what we can tell behind the thievery - it is a constant problem. Take this letter of approval back to your headquarters and explain this to your group. With the help you can provide us, I am sure CEF will be able to have friendly relations with us soon. I thanked her for her kindness and information. Just at that moment though, it appeared I had another matter to attend to - as I heard two monstrous roars outside the shop and my own horse whinnying for help. Obviously you are fully healed again. It will take three rounds to move from the top floor out the front door with just move actions. As an alternative, you could jump down from the second story window - but that would have damage implications... your call. In either case, it sounds like your horse is in trouble. Good luck.
renlim 03-01-07, 10:39 AM	Not the horse! May, I know the lay out up here? Is ther more than one window? Where is the window that I do know of currently, the front, the side, the back? If there was a window on the front; was there roof over a porch outside (if there was a porch...)? Sorry, for all the hub-bub. As it stands I went through the shop into the back and up the stairs, that leaves a whole 40 by 40 square on the second floor, wich was above the shop area, would their happen be a balcony? I promise I dont plan to drag this out.
TelinArtho 03-01-07, 10:43 AM	No problem. There's one window in this room and it overlooks an alley on the side of the building. There's another room that would extend over the main portion of the store - the door is closed though - so you don't know what's beyond there (it is likely the private chambers of the old man and woman...). If you are looking for the fastest route to get there - the window in this room is certainly the fastest, since you are close to it and it would negate the need to move through the main store. Of course, there's a bit of a height issue there...
renlim 03-01-07, 08:46 PM	At the cries of my horse I hurried and jumped out the window so that I could get to him as quickly as possible. Jump out window, Upon landing, If I have taken more than 4 damage, draw a scroll of "cure light wounds." Then cast and move down the alley and take cover behind the front corner of the store, the next turn. Or, If 4 or less damage continue moving down the alley and take cover behind the front corner of the store.
TelinArtho 03-02-07, 10:55 AM	Without wasting any time to maneuver from the shop, I moved to the window in the kitchen, opened it swiftly and without thinking twice, jumped right out - despite the surprised gasp of the woman with whom I was talking. Landing on my feet, and shaking out the slight pain from it, I moved to the corner of the front of the building. What I saw was unsettling - a pair of bears seemed to have come out of nowhere and have started to threaten my horse - although they are not outright attacking. Upon reaching the corner, despite wanting to stay hidden, both bears seem to spot me instantly. [Nice jump check - no damage, not even prone! Your horse is 10ft from you and the bears are just outside of reach of the horse. One is behind the horse, so you would have to shoot through cover, but the other is in plain sight to you. Both have spotted you - so no surprise round. You win initiative though, so go ahead. Both bears are medium size.] 0 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 x x x x . . x x x x x x . . x x x x x 1 x x x x . . x x x x x x . . x x x x x 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b . . . . 4 . . . . . . . . . . . b . . . . . . . 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . h h . . . . 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . h h . . . . 7 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x C . x 8 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x . . x 9 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x . . x 10 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x . . x x=building C=Corbin b=bear h=your horse Obviously, I can extend the map in any direction you want to head - so don't treat it as a restriction. The alleyway you are in extends a total of 80ft back, with only side alley of 5ft wide at about 60ft down the way. At the end of the alley, there is another street that intersects. If you have any questions, let me know.
renlim 03-02-07, 12:38 PM	I saw bears... Bears?!? It didn't make any sense, but I had to take care of it quick. Not only that I needed to be in two places at once... Cast "spiritual weapon" command it to attack the closer bear.
TelinArtho 03-02-07, 01:16 PM	With a quick incantation, a bow appeared by my side and fired an arrow at the closest bear. The magical arrow struck true and deeply into the bear. Unfortunately, that did not scare the beast off and it came for me, while staying out of the reach of my horse. It swiped some claws at me, but I was able to dodge away without harm. The second bear also seemed to avoid the horse with an uncanny knowledge and moved around it to attack me. This one I wasn't able to avoid so well, and I nearly fell to the ground with the force of the attack. 0 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 x x x x . . x x x x x x . . x x x x x 1 x x x x . . x x x x x x . . x x x x x 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . h h . . . . 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . h h . b b . 7 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x C . x 8 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x . . x 9 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x . . x 10 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x . . x x=building C=Corbin b=bear h=your horse [End of Round 1] Corbin 9/17, Spiritual Weapon (targetting bear 1, ends 4) Horse 22/22 Bear 1 xx-8/xx Bear 2 xx/xx
renlim 03-02-07, 06:59 PM	"Good grief, Aldanac attack the bear!" I called out notably annoyed. Moved back a bit and activated my last "force screen tattoo." Free action: (talk); Free action (five foot step back); Standard action (activate: Force Screen tattoo) Note: Spiritual weapon will continue to attack the same target until dead, at which time it will return to my side, unless directed to do otherwise.
TelinArtho 03-04-07, 04:12 PM	Corbin steps back while the spiritual weapon fires another arrow and narrowly misses a critical artery of the bear. Tapping a tattoo on his chest, he is covered with a field of energy to protect him. Corbin's horse steps forward to defend his master, and stomps the life out of it. [Confirmed crit on the hoof, plus a hit with the bite - injured bear is quite dead...] Despite it however, the two bears step forward, attacking with their massive paws and powerful bite. The first takes Corbin by the leg, the second tears his chest deeply and sends him to the ground, dead. The remaining bear steps forward a claws Corbin horribly - sending him to the ground, bleeding and dying. [s]6 damage from the first claw, 10 damage from the second bear's claw - a confirmed crit. Rough luck there.
renlim 03-04-07, 04:56 PM	Aldanac didn't attack? And if "no, he's not going to" what does "with an uncanny knowledge" mean? In the end was I missing something, was I supposed to level up or something,and why was I fighting CR 4 things? Don't get me wrong thanks for Pit lording and once again I'm sorry for the fact this mission has gone into the 4th week, but how was anyone to hope to have finished this mission. Save, the first part of this mission you were pretty hard on me all the way through, with paying for "stolen" gods , denying me my main tactical regiment and putting me up against creatures specifically made to annihilate me. Also, what are the rewards if any for the first two parts of the mission, I have been trying to find the rules for guild missions with no avail. These are just questions I have.
TelinArtho 03-04-07, 09:37 PM	Aldanac didn't attack? And if "no, he's not going to" what does "with an uncanny knowledge" mean? In the end was I missing something, was I supposed to level up or something,and why was I fighting CR 4 things? Don't get me wrong thanks for Pit lording and once again I'm sorry for the fact this mission has gone into the 4th week, but how was anyone to hope to have finished this mission. Save, the first part of this mission you were pretty hard on me all the way through, with paying for "stolen" gods , denying me my main tactical regiment and putting me up against creatures specifically made to annihilate me. Also, what are the rewards if any for the first two parts of the mission, I have been trying to find the rules for guild missions with no avail. These are just questions I have. 1. First off, I thought I had mentioned that Adanac was tied up outside - as one might expect. Since I didn't mention that, I am going to have him make some attacks - that's my fault as I thought I had mentioned it. 2. Your encounters are rolled straight off of the EL3 encounter table in the roller. Your first week was a relatively weak encounter for your level. Your second week was a tough encounter - but the obscuring mist was a very viable tactic from the beginning. I warned you ahead of time on the price of the object you picked up both as a deterrant and to bring the fact that it was a store you were effectively robbing. Edit - looking back, apparently I did screw up your second encounter - which was on the EL4 encounter. Given that - I again must apologize. Looking back, I see what you would have fought and I will refund the item you "stole" as compensation for it. Your third encounter falls into the "gray" area of the EL table - because technically 2 CR2 creatures can be either a EL3 or an EL4 encounter. The tables are being modified to remove this inconsistency, but at the time it was rolled, it was a valid EL3 encounter. I'll figure out the rewards that you get in the morning when I have more time to post - which will be tomorrow morning.
renlim 03-05-07, 01:17 AM	Thanks for the timely response and clearing up the misunderstandings.
TelinArtho 03-05-07, 01:32 PM	Okay - edited in the attacks from your horse. He had to 5ft step to engage, so after he takes the first one down, he can't do another 5ft step to engage the other. Which means the 2nd one's crit on you still occurs - dropping you.
renlim 03-05-07, 07:15 PM	Mission Log: FAILURE Week 1: Corbin restores confidence to Gawane by bringing a thief to justice. Ethereal Filcher Week 2: Corbin narrowly defeats a pixie thief. Just a pixie... - this was an error - it should have been a Med Air Elemental... Week 3: Corbin dies to a pair of Celestial Black Bears. Doesn't "celestial" add CR to the creatures? That would mean that the last encounter was two CR 4 creatures (ECL 6)? CELESTIAL CREATURE Celestial creatures dwell on the upper planes, the realms of good, although they resemble beings found on the Material Plane. They are more regal and more beautiful than their earthly counterparts. Celestial creatures often come in metallic colors (usually silver, gold, or platinum). They can be mistaken for half-celestials, more powerful creatures that are created when a celestial mates with a non-celestial creature. CREATING A CELESTIAL CREATURE “Celestial” is an inherited template that can be added to any corporeal animal, aberration, animal, dragon, fey, giant, humanoid, magical beast, monstrous humanoid, plant, or vermin of good or neutral alignment (referred to hereafter as the base creature). A celestial creature uses all the base creature’s statistics and abilities except as noted here. Do not recalculate the creature’s Hit Dice, base attack bonus, saves, or skill points if its type changes. Size and Type: Animals or vermin with this template become magical beasts, but otherwise the creature type is unchanged. Size is unchanged. Celestial creatures encountered on the Material Plane have the extraplanar subtype. Special Attacks: A celestial creature retains all the special attacks of the base creature and also gains the following attack. Smite Evil (Su): Once per day a celestial creature can make a normal melee attack to deal extra damage equal to its HD (maximum of +20) against an evil foe. Special Qualities: A celestial creature retains all the special qualities of the base creature and also gains the following qualities. *Darkvision out to 60 feet. *Damage reduction (see the table below). *Resistance to acid, cold, and electricity (see the table below). *Spell resistance equal to HD + 5 (maximum 25). If the base creature already has one or more of these special qualities, use the better value. If a celestial creature gains damage reduction, its natural weapons are treated as magic weapons for the purpose of overcoming damage reduction. Abilities: Same as the base creature, but Intelligence is at least 3. Environment: Any good-aligned plane. Challenge Rating: HD 3 or less, as base creature; HD 4 to 7, as base creature +1; HD 8 or more, as base creature +2. Alignment: Always good (any). Level Adjustment: Same as the base creature +2. Edit - Sorry, your right this is a CR 3/4 encounter, and at such time it was rolled was a CR 3. The bears are under 3HD and as such do not gain a CR due to the celestial type, as I now understand it. Thanks again, and good night.