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Salrantol

08-01-07, 10:17 PM
This is a miniquest for Phacce to obtain a mule ally.

Status: Failure. Phacce found the mule, but couldn't stop it from being dragon food.

Time Between Fights: 6 hours
Prebuffs/Ongoing Effects: None.
Items Used: 7 charges wand of cure light wounds, 7 charges wand of magic missile, scroll of mount, scroll of reduce person
Spells or Powerpoints Used: feather fall [1]
x/day Abilities Used: None.
Free Activity: None (MQ).PHACCE



True neutral Humanoid(goblin) [psionic]
ECL 4 (Brb1/Drd1/Sorc1/Psw1)
Experience: 8511 XP
Next level: 10000 XP

Time Between Fights: 6
Prebuffs/Ongoing Effects: mount 1+ Hours, all allies lived.
Items Used: scroll of mage armor, scroll of shield, 6 charges of Wand of MM.
Spells or Powerpoints Used: 1 SL (enlarge person).
x/day Abilities Used: none
Free Activity: Guard

Time Between Fights: 4 hrs
Prebuffs/Ongoing Effects: none
Items Used: 5 alchemist's fire, Scroll of Reduce Person (CL2), Scroll of Mage Armor (CL1), Scroll of Shield (CL2), Scroll of Mount (CL1), 7 charges from a Wand of Cure Light Wounds (CL1), 11 charges from a Wand of Magic Missile (CL1)
Spells or Powerpoints Used: 1 Sorcerer SL (Feather Fall)
x/day Abilities Used: none
Free Activity: Guarding


Abilities:
STR....10 (+0) [12,-2race]
DEX....18 (+4) [16,+2race]
CON....16 (+3)
INT.....10 (+0)
WIS....13 (+1) [12,+1level]
CHA....12 (+1) [14,-2race]

Hitpoints:...... 36.5 [12 (brb) +4.5 (drd) +2.5 (sorc) +4,5 (psw) +12 (con)]
Bab/Grp:........ +1/-3 [+1bab,+0str,-4size]
Movement:....... 40'
Initiative:..... +4 [+4dex]
Armor Class:.... 15 (touch 15, flat 11, both 11) [+4dex,+1size]

Saving Throws:
For +9 [+2(brb) +2(drd) +0(src) +2 (psw) +3(con)]
Ref +4 [+0(brb) +0(drd) +0(src) +0 (psw) +4(dex)]
Will +5 [+0(brb) +2(drd) +2(src) +0 (psw) +1(wis)]

Race Abilities: Darkvision 60ft, +4 ride and move silently

Class Abilities: Fast movement, rage(1/day), animal companion(eagle), nature sense, wild emapathy, wild empathy(+2), summon familiar(hawk)

Regular Feats: Mounted combat, Improved unarmed strikex (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=12970547&postcount=575), Deflect arrows

Skills: 22 total [Skill points: 16brb, 4drd, 2sorc, 2psw]
Balance:........... 1 [0 (rnk) +4 (dex)]
Climb:............. 3 [0 (rnk) +0 (str)]
Concentration:..... 3 [0 (rnk) +3 (con)]
Craft poison:...... 7 [5 (rnk) +0 (int) +2 (tool)] [4brb, 1drd]
Handle animal:.....11 [6 (rnk) +3 (cha) +2 (tool)] [4brb, 1drd, 1psw]
Hide:.............. 8 [0 (rnk) +4 (dex) +4 (size)]
Jump:.............. 0 [0 (rnk) +0 (str)]
Listen:............ 6 [5 (rnk) +1 (wis)] [4brb, 1drd]
Move:.............. 8 [0 (rnk) +4 (dex) +4 (race)]
Ride:..............17 [7 (rnk) +4 (dex) +4 (race) +2 (syn)] [4brb, 1drd, 2sorc(cc), 1psw]
Spot:.............. 1 [0 (rnk) +1 (wis)]
Languages: Common, Goblin

Attacks: [All weapons are small]
Quarterstaff:.......................+2 melee, 1d4 (20/x2)
Longbow:............................+6 ranged, 1d6 (20/x3) [100ft]

Druid Spells: [CL1] [SL: 2; Use: 1 (2 left for next fight)] [Dc11+lvl]
0: Detect magic, Cure minor wounds, Guidance
1: Obscuring mist, Entangle

Sorcerer Spells: [CL1] [SL: 4; Use: 2 (3 left for next fight)] [Dc11+lvl]
0: Ray of frost, Mage handx (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=12970547&postcount=575), Disrupt undeadx (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=12970547&postcount=575), Touch of fatigue
1: Enlarge person, Feather fallx (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=12622099&postcount=546)

PsiWar Powers: [ML1] [PP: 0; Use: 0 (0 left for next fight)] [Dc11+lvl]
1: Prescience, offensive

/General Equipment\ (C = self-made) [Weight]

Weapons and Armor
|=> Quarterstaff (0) [2lb]
|=> Longbow (75) [1,5lb]
|=> Quiver with arrows (1) [3 lb] [20x]

Miscellaneous Items
|=> Whistle (50) [1 lb]

/Expendable Items\ [CAP: 225/800]

Restricted Expendables [CL] (Gold)
Arcane: Shield [1] (25)
Arcane: Mage armor [1] (25) [1x]
Arcane: Reduce person [2] (50) [1x]
Arcane: Mount [1] (50) [2x]
Arcane: Protection from evil [1] (25)
Arcane: Protection from good [1] (25)
Arcane: Protection from law [1] (25)

Unrestricted Expendables [CL] (Gold) [Weight]
Wand: Magic missile [1] (750) [1lb] [22 Charges]
Wand: Cure Light Wounds [1] (750) [1lb] [40 Charges]
Wand: Truestrike [1] (750) [1lb] [50 Charges]
Wand: Ray of enfeeblement [1] (750) [1lb] [50 Charges]
Alch: Alchemist's fire (flask) (100) [5 lb] [5x]

Equipment at Home
Wealth: 3755,8 gold
|=> Artisan's tools, masterwork (55) [5 lb]
|=> Towershield (small) (30) [22,5 lb]
|=> Sling (0) [0lb]
|=> Sack with bullets (0,2) [5 lb] [10x]

Allies
Ally: Donkeys(6) (48)
Ally: Gal (100) [hawk]
Ally: Zero (-) [eagle]
Ally: Donkeys(6) [CR1]

Miscellaneous statistics:
Height: 3'2''
Weight: 40lbs
Encumbrance: 0-21 (light), 22-44 (medium), 45-66 (heavy)
Equipment: 16,5 lb

[MaxCA: 2]
Read all scrolls
Ally: Gal [class]
Ally: Zero [class]

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Ally Penalty: 0.00%



Race: animal
Medium creature
true neutral

Abilities:
STR....10 (+0)
DEX....13 (+1)
CON....12 (+1)
INT.....02 (-4)
WIS....11 (+0)
Cha.....04 (-3)

Hitpoints:.......11 (2Hd) [CR 1]
Bab/Grp:.......+1/+1
Movement:.....30'
Initiative:.......+1
Armor Class:...13 (touch 11, flat 12, both 10) [+2natural,+1dex]

Saves:
For +3 [+2 (animal) +1 (con)]
Ref +3 [+2 (animal) +1 (dex)]
Will +0 [+0 (animal) +0 (wis)]

Feats: Endurance
Skills: Listen+3, Spot+2
Racial: Low-light vision, Scent
Tricks: Attack, Come, Defend, Down, Guard, Heel

Attacks:
Bite: +1 melee, 1d2 (20/x2)

Equipment:
---- none ----

Encumberance:
Light load: 0-50 lb; Medium load: 51-100 lb; Heavy load: 101-150 lb



Race: animal
Small creature
true neutral

Abilities:
STR....10 (+0)
DEX....15 (+2)
CON....12 (+1)
INT.....02 (-4)
WIS....14 (+2)
Cha.....06 (-2)

Hitpoints:.......5 (1Hd)
Bab/Grp:.......+0/-4
Movement:.....10'; 80' fly (average)
Initiative:.......+2 [irrelevant]
Armor Class:...14 (touch 13, flat 12, both 11) [+2natural,+1dex]

Saves:
For +3 [+2 (animal) +1 (con)]
Ref +4 [+2 (animal) +2 (dex)]
Will +2 [+0 (animal) +2 (wis)]

Feats: Alertness, Weapon finesse
Skills: Listen+4, Spot+16
Racial: Low-light vision
Tricks: Attack, Come, Defend, Down, Guard, Heel, Improved attack

Attacks:
Talon: +3 melee, 1d4 (20/x2)
Full attack: Talon, Talon, Bite

Equipment:
-- no equipment --

Encumberance:
Light load: 0-21 lb; Medium load: 22-44 lb; Heavy load: 45-66 lb



Race: animal
Tiny creature
true neutral

Abilities:
STR....06 (-2)
DEX....17 (+3)
CON....10 (+0)
INT.....06 (-2)
WIS....14 (+2)
Cha.....06 (-2)

Hitpoints:.......14 (3Hd)
Bab/Grp:.......+0/-10
Movement:.....10'; 60' fly (average)
Initiative:.......+3 [irrelevant]
Armor Class:...18 (touch 15, flat 15, both 12) [+3natural,+3dex,+2size]

Saves:
For +7 [master's]
Ref +5 [+2 (animal) +3 (dex)] [Improved evasion]
Will +5 [master's]

Feats: Alertness, Weapon finesse
Skills: Listen+9, Spot+16, Ride+9, Handle animal+4, Craft poison+4
Racial: Low-light vision
Tricks: Attack, Come, Defend, Down, Guard, Heel, Improved attack

Attacks:
Talons: +5 melee, 1d4-2 (20/x2)
Full attack: Talons

Equipment:
-- no equipment --

Encumberance:
Light load: 0-10 lb; Medium load: 11-20 lb; Heavy load: 21-30 lb


[I]Combat Record
1 (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=12587777&postcount=925): vs. Gash...................................C ONQUERED [+675xp/+675gp]
2 (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=12632966&postcount=931): vs. Arbin Softfoot.........................CONQUER ED [+712xp/+712gp]
3 (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=12754355&postcount=971): vs. Gash...................................C ONQUERED [+712xp/+712gp]
4 (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=13058006&postcount=1090): vs. Vivi...................................C ONQUERED [+712xp/+712gp]
5 (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=13202444&postcount=1147): vs. Daren, Atemu, Kathren..................CONQUERED [+2500xp/+2500gp]


Sold items
Scroll: Ray of enfeeblement[75gp] [3x]
Scroll: Silent image [1] (25gp)
Scroll: Exp. retreat [1] (25gp)
Scroll: Magic stone [1] (75gp) [3x]
Misc: Saddle, riding (180) [3x]
Misc: Saddle bags (12) [3x]
Misc: Alchemist's fire (flask) (400) [20x]

Used items
Scroll: Mage armor [1] (50gp) [2x]
Scroll: Reduce person [1] (25gp)
Arcane: Reduce person [2] (50)
Scroll: Shield [1] (50gp) [2x]
Scroll: Shield [2] (100gp) [2x]
Scroll: Mage armor [1] (50gp) [2x]
Scroll: Mount [1] (50gp) [2x]
Alch: Alchemist's fire (flask) (100) [5 lb] [5x]
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Total gold spent: 2979,2 gp
Total gold earned: 7600 gp
Salrantol

08-01-07, 10:42 PM
Phacce had been tracking a very careless mule through thick mud east of Gladius, when suddenly he lost the tracks heading into a cavern.http://www.hwx.it/coco/coco.php;v=1;map=cavern;a=Name,S,2,29,Ph acce;b=Name,S,2,30,Zero;c=Name,T,1,29,Ga l
UserNamer

08-02-07, 06:39 AM
Nice and quick, so what do I get to fight?
Salrantol

08-02-07, 06:51 AM
You get to know when you see it, assuming you have the right knowledges.

Are you just going to wait there for it to come to you?
UserNamer

08-02-07, 11:05 AM
Well, I don't know whether there is anything there, so I'll just slowly move in, searching for the mule, making active listens and pots, together with companions.
Salrantol

08-03-07, 07:31 AM
All three hear something to the southeast. Zero looks up and spots it: a scaly red creature.
http://www.hwx.it/coco/coco.php;v=1;map=cavern;a=Name,S,2,29,6, 25,Phacce;b=Name,S,2,30,6,26,Zero;c=Name ,T,1,29,5,25,Gal;d=Name,M,30,1,22,9,22,1 3,Foe
UserNamer

08-03-07, 04:41 PM
Draw and cast scroll of reduce person[cl2], fast mount on zero, fly up to max altitude, draw my wand of MM on my way there if possible.

Gal will follow us.
Salrantol

08-03-07, 10:57 PM
You can't fast mount unless you have a move action available. Do the same actions in 2 rounds?
UserNamer

08-04-07, 03:46 AM
Ok, then just draw and cast, next round, mount(fast), draw MM wand and fly to max alt.
Salrantol

08-04-07, 07:53 AM
Phacce draws a scroll and shrinks himself down as the beast bears down on them. He hops onto Zero's back and they climb as Phacce draws his wand. Gal follows.
It involves a lot of convoluted flying, but by circling around and using 300 ft of climbing, the creature reaches Phacce and Zero.http://www.hwx.it/coco/coco.php;v=1;map=cavern;a=Name,S,6,26,3, 29,1,27,5,24,Phacce,Zero;c=Name,T,5,25,2 ,28,4,30,6,29,Gal;d=Name,M,10,22,7,28,3, 30,6,24,FoePhacce [36/36] [reduce person [23]]
Zero [5/5]
Gal [14/14]
Foe [?/?]
UserNamer

08-04-07, 03:35 PM
Well, now stay away from the enemy, using withdraws of 160ft(zero's flight speed). Shoot with MM wand.

Gal wont be able to keep up with us at that speed, so instead, it will try to stay away from the enemy for now.

The reduce person has is cl2, so the reduction should stay on a little longer.
Salrantol

08-05-07, 11:05 AM
Phacce blasts his opponent as Zero carries him away, but with its overwhelming flight speed, the creature catches up to Phacce and Zero and bites Phacce.http://www.hwx.it/coco/coco.php;v=1;map=cavern;a=Name,S,5,24,4, 22,12,22,22,8,Phacce,Zero;c=Name,T,5,25, 7,26,10,22,24,22,Gal;d=Name,M,6,24,21,9, FoePhacce [27/36] [reduce person [23]]
Zero [5/5]
Gal [14/14]
Foe [?-2/?]

Being pinned down for now, Zero moves to where he can't be pinned down again next round as Phacce blasts the creature again. The serpentine beast flaps its way over to them and attacks Phacce again, but misses terribly.http://www.hwx.it/coco/coco.php;v=1;map=cavern;a=Name,S,22,8,29 ,7,Phacce,Zero;c=Name,T,24,22,Gal;d=Name ,M,21,9,28,8,FoePhacce [27/36] [reduce person [23]]
Zero [5/5]
Gal [14/14]
Foe [?-5/?]

Zero swoops away from the beast as Phacce blasts it again. The creature positions itself to block escape and be ready to attack.http://www.hwx.it/coco/coco.php;v=1;map=cavern;a=Name,S,29,7,23 ,6,7,24,Phacce,Zero;c=Name,T,24,22,Gal;d =Name,M,28,8,28,5,9,22,FoePhacce [27/36] [reduce person [23]]
Zero [5/5]
Gal [14/14]
Foe [?-7/?]

Zero dives underneath the creature and resurfaces as Phacce blasts again. The foe pursues and bites Zero. Phacce guides Zero out of the worst of the creature's bite, but can't avoid it entirely.http://www.hwx.it/coco/coco.php;v=1;map=cavern;a=Name,S,7,24,6, 7,Phacce,Zero;c=Name,T,24,22,Gal;d=Name, M,9,22,8,25,9,10,7,8,FoePhacce [27/36] [reduce person [23]]
Zero [0/5]
Gal [14/14]
Foe [?-11/?]

With Zero disabled, you probably want to rethink your tactics for your next action.
UserNamer

08-05-07, 11:14 AM
Ok, draw and use CLW wand, shared with Zero, keep using CLW and MM wand, while withdrawing away.

If Zero is down, use feather fall, switch too a scroll of mount, cast it, and try to land on it. If landing is not possible, quick mount next round, and keep withdrawing from my enemy. While trying to stay at high health(25+) and taking cover with ride checks when possible. If Zero is damage, always heal it, and always use the option to share the spell, so that I heal as well.

This is what I've got for now.
Salrantol

08-06-07, 07:15 AM
Zero can't withdraw until you've healed him (without falling unconscious anyway) and you'll provoke an AoO if you try to heal first. Let me know what you want to do.
UserNamer

08-06-07, 08:50 AM
Oke, withdraw anyway, witch means Zero goes down. Then, cast feather fall(shared with Zero), draw and cast mount, land on/fast mount. Take Zero with me if possible, or stay close for 1 round.

Next round, draw and cast CLW, shared. If Zero is restored, he will attack. I will withdraw while on mount.

Gal will attack.
Salrantol

08-06-07, 11:22 PM
Phacce guides Zero around the beast, drawing a scroll in the process. As Zero passes out, Phacce casts feather fall, allowing them both to drift safely to the ground. As they fall, Phacce uses his scroll to summon a pony for a new steed. He lands next to the pony and Zero next to him. Their opponent pursues and lands next to them as well.http://www.hwx.it/coco/coco.php;v=1;map=cavern;a=Name,T,6,7,6,5 ,10,9,25,25,Phacce;b=Name,S,25,24,Zero;c =Name,T,24,22,Gal;d=Name,M,7,8,6,6,9,9,2 4,24,Foe;e=Name,M,26,25,PonyPhacce [27/36] [reduce person [23]]
Zero [-1/5]
Gal [14/14]
Foe [?-11/?]

Phacce fast mounts his new steed. [You can't fast mount a medium creature while you're tiny.] He draws a wand. Gal attacks, but misses.
The creature unleashes a torrent of attacks.http://www.hwx.it/coco/coco.php;v=1;map=cavern;a=Name,M,25,25,P hacce;b=Name,S,25,24,Zero;c=Name,T,24,22 ,24,23,Gal;d=Name,M,24,24,FoePhacce [7/36] [reduce person [23], mount [long]]
Zero [-2/5]
Gal [14/14]
Foe [?-11/?]

Phacce guides his steed a short distance away and uses his wand to heal himself, sharing the effect with Zero. Zero and Gal attack.
The creature steps in and attacks again.http://www.hwx.it/coco/coco.php;v=1;map=cavern;a=Name,M,25,25,2 6,24,Phacce;b=Name,S,25,24,Zero;c=Name,T ,24,23,Gal;d=Name,M,24,24,25,25,FoePhacc e [0/36] [reduce person [23], mount [long]]
Zero [5/5]
Gal [14/14]
Foe [?-11/?]

Phacce guides his steed far away and heals himself again. Zero and Gal attack, and Zero's attack manages to sneak between the beast's scales.
The foe pursues Phacce through the air and attacks, but misses.http://www.hwx.it/coco/coco.php;v=1;map=cavern;a=Name,M,26,24,2 7,22,14,22,Phacce;b=Name,S,25,24,Zero;c= Name,T,24,23,24,24,Gal;d=Name,M,25,25,23 ,24,22,22,15,22,FoePhacce [9/36] [reduce person [23], mount [long]]
Zero [5/5]
Gal [14/14]
Foe [?-12/?]

Phacce again guides his steed away and heals himself. Zero and Gal fly up to their opponent and take the opportunity of his pursuit of Phacce to attack.
The foe bites at Phacce but can't connect.http://www.hwx.it/coco/coco.php;v=1;map=cavern;a=Name,M,14,22,1 0,21,10,9,Phacce;b=Name,S,25,24,22,21,16 ,21,Zero;c=Name,T,24,24,22,22,16,22,Gal; d=Name,M,15,22,13,20,13,10,11,9,FoePhacc e [11/36] [reduce person [23], mount [long]]
Zero [5/5]
Gal [14/14]
Foe [?-15/?]

Shortened notation: (Phacce MM or CLW; Zero; Gal; Foe) [Foe HP]
14: MM 4; miss; hit 1; miss [?-20]
15: MM 2; miss; hit 1; hit 6 [?-23] Phacce 5/36
16: CLW 3; miss; miss; miss [?-23] Phacce 8/36
17: CLW 8; miss; miss; hit 6 [?-23] Phacce 10/36
18: CLW 3; miss; miss; miss [?-23] Phacce 13/36
19: MM 5; miss; miss; hit 11 [?-23] Phacce 2/36
20: CLW 7; miss; hit 1; hit 11 [?-24] Phacce -2/36

Phacce is unsuccessful.