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MindWandererB 01-31-07, 07:30 PM	This is a guild operation miniquest for Leif Goldeneye to weaken the Gladius Resistance. This is Leif's third fight in the cycle. Quest log: Leif kills two werebears and their brown bear allies and captures a third, although CEF's agents gave their lives for the victory. 3FC info: Irrelevant, frozen character on third fight. Rewards: The Gladius Resistance goes down by 2 EL. Leif is frozen. Leif Goldeneye A tall blond haired man with tanned skin and golden eyes. http://www.caterane.de/CoCo/CEF/CEF-Banner.jpg Free action: Leatherworking for 260gp Gender: Male Race: Aasimar, (Native) Outsider Size: Medium, 5'11", 180lbs Alignment: Neutral Good Class(es): Sorcerer 9/Aasimar 1 (ECL 10) Experience: 46541/55000 STR 10 +0 (2 Points) DEX 16 +3 (6 Points) CON 16 +3 (6 Points) [B]INT 14 +2 (6 Points) [B]WIS 10 +0 (0 Points) [B]CHA 24 +7 (16 Points) Hit Points: 51 [4+ 2.5*8 + (9*3=27) CON (9HD)] AC: 18 [+3 Dex, +2 armor, +2 shield, +1 Deflection], Touch 14, Flat 15 [ +2 shield (+1 mithral buckler), +2 bracers of armor, +1 ring] AC Modifiers: [+1 when altered to mephit (Size) [+4 mage armor]] Initiative: +7 [+3 Dex, +4 Feat] BAB/Grap: +4/+4 [+4 BAB, +0 Str, +0 Size] [-4 to Grapple when small size] Speed: Land 30’ [Base 30, light enc] Saves Fort +6 [3 Sorc + 3 Con] Ref +6 [3 Sorc + 3 Dex] Will +6 [6 Sorc + 0 Wis] Resistance 5: acid, cold, electricity Attacks Scythe +4 melee, 2d4, Crit 20/x4 [+0 Str, +4 BAB, +0 Size] [MW] Longspear +5 melee, 1d8, Crit 20/x3 (2x on diving charge) [+0 Str, +4 BAB, +0 Size, +1 MW] Dagger +4 melee, 1d4, Crit 19-20/x2 [+0 Str, +4 BAB, +0 Size] Longbow +7 ranged, 1d8, Crit 20/x3, Range 100' [+3 Dex, +4 BAB, +0 Size] Combat Modifiers: Attack & Damage +1 (Size) 1d6 damage (bow or long spear)Altered to mephit Feats Improved Initiative (1st Level) +4 to Initiative Alertness (Familiar) when within 5' of familiar Empower Spell (3rd Level) Increase spell effect by 50% changed Energy Substitution(Sonic) (6th Level) Change energy type to sonic Enlarge Spell (9th Level) Increase spell range by 100% Base Leadership Score: 10(ECL) +7(CHA) +2(Great Renown)=19 For cohort: -2 (familiar) For Followers: +2 (member of organization CEF) [B]Class Abilities: Sorcerer Summon Familiar: Spontaneous Arcane Caster: Can cast spells without memorization. Can swap out 1 spell starting at 4th level and every even level thereafter. Race Abilities: Aasimar Darkvision: Aasimars can see in the dark up to 60 feet. Racial Skills: Aasimars have a +2 racial bonus on Spot and Listen checks. Special Attacks: Daylight 1/day as caster equal to class levels = CL9. Special Qualities: Resistance to acid 5, cold 5, and electricity 5. Skills (48 Sorcerer): +3 Balance [0 Sorc +3 Dex] [0 Ranks] +7 Bluff [0 Sorc +7 Cha] [0 Ranks] +15 Concentration [12 Sorc +3 Con][12 Ranks] +0 Climb [0 Sorc +0 Str] [0 Ranks] +16 Craft(Leatherworking) [12 Sorc +2 Int +2 Tools] [12 Ranks] +7 Diplomacy [0 Sorc +7 Cha] [0 Ranks] +4 Escape Artistcc [2/2 Sorc +3 Dex] [1 Ranks] +7 Gather Information [0 Sorc +7 Cha] [0 Ranks] +7 Handle Animal [0 Sorc +7 Cha] [0 Ranks] +3 Hide [0 Sorc +3 Dex -0 ACP] [0 Ranks] +7 Intimidate [0 Sorc +7 Cha] [0 Ranks] +0 Jump [0 Sorc +0 Str -0 ACP] [0 Ranks] +10 Knowledge: Arcana [8 Sorc +2 Int] [8 Ranks] +8 Knowledge: Planescc [2/2 Sorc +2 Int +5 item] [1 Ranks] +2(4) Listen [0 Sorc +0 Wis +2 Race] [+2 Alertness][0 Ranks] +3 Move Silently [0 Sorc +3 Dex -0 ACP] [0 Ranks] +3 Ride [0 Sorc +3 Dex] [0 Ranks] +2 Search [0 Sorc +2 Int] [0 Ranks] +12 Spellcraft [8 Sorc +2 Int +2 Synergy (Knowledge Arcana)][8 Ranks] +5(7) Spot [0 Sorc +0 Wis +2 race +3 familiar] [+2 Alertness][0 Ranks] +5 Tumblecc[4/2 Sorc +3 Dex -0 ACP] [2 Ranks] Languages Spoken: Common, Celestial, Draconic & Elven. Speak Language: [+2 Base, +2 Int][4 Total Languages] Spells per Day [6 / 8 / 8 / 8 / 5] [Total Spell Levels/Day: 68; Cast: 23 (1/3 of levels)][0% Arcane Spell Failure] 0 [DC (17)] Read Magic, Detect Magic, Acid Splash, Resistance, Ghost Sound, Prestidigitation, Arcane Mark, Disrupt Undead 1 [DC (18)] True Strike, Ray of Enfeeblement, Magic Missle, Shocking Grasp, Protection from Evil 2 [DC (19)] Alter Self, Scorching Ray, Mirror Image, Resist Energy 3 [DC (20)] Fireball, Ray of Exhaustion, Dispel Magic 4 [DC (21)] Enervation, Black Tentacles Used in Fight 1: 1st: 0, 2nd: 5 (4x SR, MI), 3rd: 3 (3x Dispel (2 cast +1 prebuff in ring), 4th: 0 (19 SL total) Used in Fight 2: 1st: 2(MM x2) 2nd: 2(Eng. RoE x2) 3rd: 2(Dispel x2) 4th: 2(Emp MI, Black Tent) = 20SL Available for Fight 3: 29SL Equipment Monk Outfit (Worn) Free 2x Spell Component Pouch [4 Lbs][10gp] Scrollcase [0.5 Lbs][1gp] +1 Mithral Buckler of Heartening and Arrow Deflection[2.5 Lbs][10735gp][0% ASF][-0 ACP] Cloak of Charisma (+2 CHR) [2 lbs][4000gp] Amulet of Health (+2 CON) [4000gp] Gloves of Dexterity (+2 DEX) [4000gp] Crystal Mask of Knowledge(Planes) [.5 lbs][2500gp] +2 Bracers of Armor [1lbs][4000gp] +1 Ring of Deflection [2000gp] Ring of Counterspells [4000gp] Efficient Quiver [2 lbs][1800gp] -- Quiver of arrows (60) [- Lbs][3gp] Wand: Magic Missles [CL 1][43 charges] (1) [750gp] Metamagic Rod, Lesser - Silent [3000gp] Weapons Longbow [3 Lbs][75gp] (stored in efficient quiver) Dagger [1 Lbs][2gp] [MW] Longspear [9 Lbs][355gp] Expendable Items (Total: 4500gp) ) (Max = ECL2x50gp=5000gp) Elixirs, Oils, Potions & Tattoos Potion of CLW [CL 1] (2) [Quest reward][0.1 lb each][37.5gp/75gp][/Color] Tattoo of Synesthete [ML 1] (2) [100gp] Scrolls[price each/price total] (alphabetical by CL) Grease [CL 1] (1) [- lbs][25gp] Mage Armor [CL 1] (3 2) [- lbs][25gp/75gp] Magic Weapon [CL 1] (1) [- lbs][25gp] Obscuring Mist [CL 1] (3) [- lbs][25gp/75gp] Protection from Chaos [CL 1] (1) [- lbs][25gp] Protection from Good [CL 1] (1) [- lbs][25gp] Protection from Law [CL 1] (1) [- lbs][25gp] Shield [CL 1] (3) [- lbs][25gp/75gp] True Strike [CL 1] (2) [- lbs][25gp/50gp] Ray of Enfeeblement [CL 2] (2) [- lbs][50gp/100gp] Alter Self (Ice Mephit)[CL 3] (1) [- lbs][150gp] Blur [CL 3] (1) [- lbs][150gp] False Life [CL3] (1) [- lbs][150gp] Invisibility [CL 3] (3 1) [- lbs][150gp/450gp] Mirror Image [CL 3] (2) [- lbs][150gp/300gp] Resist Energy [CL 3] (2) [- lbs][150gp/300gp] See Invisible [CL 3] (2) [- lbs][150gp/300gp] Spectral Hand [CL3] (2) [- lbs][150gp/300gp] Summon Swarm [CL 3] (2) [- lbs][150gp/300gp] Blacklight [CL5] (1) [- lbs][375gp] Dispel Magic [CL5] (1) [- lbs][375gp] Fly [CL5] (1) [- lbs][375gp] Magic Missle [CL 5] (2) [- lbs][125gp/250gp] Allies and Equipment Brightwing Hawk Familiar [100gp] Equipment @ Home [MW] Artisan Tools [- Lbs][50gp] Scythe [10 Lbs][18gp] Quiver of Arrows(9) Accounting Total Gold Earned: 58479gp(Arena) + 3396gp(craft) =61875gp Total Gold Spent: 59439.5gp Gold Remaining: 2435.5gp Miscellaneous Statistics Encumbrance: 0-33 (light), 34-66 (medium), 67-100 (heavy) Weight Carried: 20.4 lb Mount Weight Carried: 0 lb Tiny Magical Beast Hit Points: 25 [9 HD] AC: 22 [+3 Dex, +2 Size +7 Natural], Touch 15, Flat 19 Initiative: +3 [+3 Dex] BAB/Grap: +4/-6 [+4 BAB, -2 Str, -8 Size] Speed: Land 10’, Fly 60’ [Base Land 10, fly 60 Average] Attack: Talons +9 melee 1d4-2 Full Attack: Talons +9 melee 1d4-2 Space/Reach: 2.5ft/0ft Special Attacks & Special Qualities: Low Light Vision Abilities: improved evasion(Ex), share spells, empathic link(Su), Deliver touch spell(Su), Speak with Master(Ex) STR 6 -2 [Base 6] DEX 17 +3 [Base 17] CON 10 +0 [Base 10] INT 10 -1 [Base 10] WIS 14 +2 [Base 14] CHA 6 -2 [Base 6] Saves: Fort +3 [+3 Master + 0 Con] Ref +6 [+3 Master + 3 Dex] Will +8 [+6 Master + 2 Wis] Feats: Alertness, Weapon FinesseB Skills: Listen +4 (+2 alertness, +2 wis) Spot +16 (+4 animal, +2 alertness, +2 wis, +8 racial) Tumble +5 (+2 master +3dex) TBD Buffs and Prefight Actions Brightwing will come with Leif. Ring of Counterspells (Dispel Magic) Alterself into ice mephit, fly to ceiling, and blast opponent with spells (Week 1) Time Between Fight: Prebuffs/Ongoing Effects: none Items used: Heartening effect on shield Spells or Powerpoints Used: 1st: 0, 2nd: 5 (4x SR, MI), 3rd: 3 (3x Dispel (2 cast +1 prebuff in ring), 4th: 0 (19 SL total) x/day Abilities Used: Free Activity: NA (Frozen) (Week 2) Time Between Fight: Prebuffs/Ongoing Effects: Items Used: Scrolls: Invis [3], fly [5], False Life [3] Spells or Powerpoints Used: 1st: 2(MM x2) 2nd: 2(Eng. RoE x2) 3rd: 2(Dispel x2) 4th: 2(Emp MI, Black Tenticles) = 20SL x/day Abilities Used: Free Activity: NA (Frozen) Results: Fights, Quests & Campaigns ECL 3: 01 - (Win) with Tatyana(Gonbow) vs Fjord(Begferdeth) and Tak(Oldmangray); Pitlord: (Tellish of Ket) - +1012 Exp, +1012gp +57gp (craft) "Our opponents were overwhelmed by our magic and psionic abilities..." 02 - (Win) vs Mini(Altaris13); Pitlord: (Dr. Funk) - +900 Exp, +900gp +57gp (craft) "Slew Mini with some well placed magic missiles..." 03 - (Win) with Faelto(TelinArtho) vs Zelos(Dr.Funk) and Khoronus(Lonewolf); Pitlord: (MysticMonk2005) - +1013 Exp, +1013gp +57gp (craft) "Expensive victory..." [ECL 4] 04 - (Win) vs Caspian(NiQil); Pitlord: (Ayrynthyn) - +1200 Exp, +1200gp +80gp (craft) "Set a bat swarm on Caspian..." 05 - (Win) vs Pirotess(Cerebus13); Pitlord: (Lonewolf) - +1200 Exp, +1200gp +80gp (craft) "Slew her with arrows..." 06 - (Loss) with Trillian(Merc) vs Silas(NiQil); Pitlord: (Kaigan) - +300 Exp, +100gp +80gp (craft) "He had too much healing..." 07 - (Win) vs Maven(Tellish of Ket); Pitlord: (Pitlords) - +1500 Exp, +1500gp +80gp (craft) "She surrendered..." [ECL 5] Miniquest:Turning a new Leif - (Success); Pitlord: (TelinArtho) - +750 Exp, +825gp +2 potions CLW "Saved some priests from bugbear and two orcs..." 08 - (Win) vs Mini(Altaris13); Pitlord: (Zevox) - +1500 Exp, +1600gp +105gp (craft) "Mini has grown in power but not enough to prevail..." 09 - (Win) vs First Horseman(Nightbanegod); Pitlord: (Snommelp) - +1500 Exp, +1600gp +105gp (craft) "Finally was able to use the sleep spell in the arena..." 10 - (Loss) in FFA vs Tatayana(Gonbow) vs Chi'Chi'li(Begferdeth); Pitlord: (Lonewolf) - +500 Exp, +533gp +105gp (craft) "Blasted out of the sky..." 11 - (Win) vs Kimahri Ronso(Dr. Funk); Pitlord: (Lonewolf) - +1500 Exp, +1600gp +105gp (craft) "Set a swarm on Kimahri..." [ECL 6] 12 - (Win) vs Karen Douglas(Lonewolf); Pitlord: (Warclone) - +1800 Exp, +2000gp +132gp (craft) "She fell to magic missles..." 13 - (Win) with Shaz(Dracazar) vs Ajora(King Uther) & Gundir(Kaigan); Pitlord: (Lonewolf) - +1800 Exp, +2000gp +132gp (craft) "Shaz held their attention long enough for me to slay them with spells..." 14 - (Win) vs Donak(Mal-2); Pitlord: (Kaigan) - +1912 Exp, +2125gp +132gp (craft) "Almost felled by a lucky arrow..." [ECL 7] 15 - (Loss) in FFA vs Cyra(Gonbow) vs Gundir(Kaigan); Pitlord: (King Uther) - +700 Exp, +866gp +161gp (craft) "Last in another Free For All..." 16 - (Win) vs Donak(Mal-2); Pitlord: (Dracazar) - +2205 Exp, +2730gp +161gp (craft) "This battle went according to plan..." 17 - (Win) vs Spectre; Pitlord: (Catarane) - +2100 Exp, +2600gp +161gp (craft) "Hard fight but successful..." 18 - (Loss) vs Gaston(Waywreth); Pitlord: (Erithmu) - +700 Exp, +866gp +161gp (craft) "Kineticists are bad news..." 19 - (Win) vs Ulio(Dracazar) vs Donak(Mal-2); Pitlord: (Lonewolf) - +3587 Exp, +4440gp +161gp (craft) "Won a FFA at last..." [ECL 8] 20 - (Win) vs 2 trog clerics; Pitlord: (Huan) - +2400 Exp, +3400gp +192gp (craft) "Fed them to a bat swarm..." 21 - (Win) vs Archdevil Asran(Zevox); Pitlord: (TelinArtho) - +2800 Exp, +3966gp +192gp (craft) "Sonicballs spelt his doom..." [ECL 9] 22 - (Win) with Bartelby(Pittbull) vs Nighthag and 3 wraiths; Pitlord: (Caterane) - +2362 Exp, +3921gp +225gp (craft) "Cleared out the wraiths and distracted the nighthag so Bartelby could slay her..." 23 - (Win) vs DronnarECL7 (DSugui) & ManzarfECL7 (Abyssal Stalker); Pitlord: (Caterane) - +2700 Exp, +4482gp +225gp (craft) "The battle went more or less according to plan..." 24 - (Win) vs DronnarECL7 (DSugui) & ZeroECL7 (MindwandereB); Pitlord: (Huan) - +2700 Exp, +4500gp +225gp (craft) "Just squeaked by for the win..." 25 - (Win) vs Cyra Val(Stormwind); Pitlord: (Erithmu) - +2700 Exp, +4500gp +225gp (craft) "Exhaustion plus a spider swarm was too much for her..." [ECL 10] Frozen - Intercepted(Loss) by Varia(Sindorin); Pitlord: (Telin Artho) - Frozen - (F3) "Feebleminded..." Frozen - Raided EHT(Success) vs 4 Salamaders; Pitlord: (Erithmu) - Frozen - (F1) "They tasted sonic fury..." Frozen - [ELC12]Assault operation on Gawane Freedom Fighters w/ Archangel Ixenthor(Success) vs 1 half-dragon ogre, 1 tiefling MT, and 1 blackguard; Pitlord: (Erithmu) - Frozen - (F2) "The Archangel did most of the work..." Frozen - [ELC10]Intercepted by WAR operatives while on Assault operation on Gawane Freedom Fighters(Loss) vs Valek Usher, Monsieur Hood, Ceilia Durrol and 2 Giant eagles; Pitlord: (TelinArtho) - Frozen - (F3) "Disabled before having a chance to act..." Frozen - [ELC10]Intercepted by WAR operative while on Assault operation on WAR festhall vs Sdentch (TheMagister); Pitlord: (Erithmu) - Frozen - (F1) "She was faster than expected, but luck favored the right..." Frozen - [ELC12]Assault WAR Festhall w/ Archangel Ixenthor(Success) vs 1 psi elephant, 3 half-celestial plants; Pitlord: (Erithmu) - Frozen - (F2) "The Archangel did most of the work, again..." +3200 [B]Starting Experience +43341 Experience Won -0 Experience Spent +46541 Total Experience [B]Sold Items Scroll Sleep [CL 1](1) 12.5gp[Net Loss 12.5gp] Scroll Ray of Enfeeblement [CL1] (2) 25gp[Net Loss 25gp] Refunded:(4290gp) Potion of CLW [CL 1] (2) [0.1 lb each][50gp/100gp] Alchemists Fire (2) [1lb/2lb][20gp/40gp] Color spray [CL 1] (2) [- lbs][25gp/50gp] Protection from Evil [CL 1] (4) [- lbs][25gp/100gp] Acid Arrow [CL 3] (2) [- lbs][150gp/300gp] Bear's Endurance [CL3] (1) [- lbs][150gp] Eagle's Splendor [CL3] (1) [- lbs][150gp] Glitterdust [CL3] (1) [- lbs][150gp] Levitate [CL 3] (1) [- lbs][150gp] Magic Missle [CL 3] (4) [- lbs][75gp/300gp] Protection from Arrows [CL 3] (1) [- lbs][150gp] [Sonic] Scorching Ray [CL 3] (1) [- lbs][150gp] Scorching Ray [CL 3] (2) [- lbs][150gp/300gp] Shatter [CL3] (1) [- lbs][150gp] Web [CL 3] (1) [- lbs][150gp] Fly [CL5] (1) [- lbs][375gp] Ray of Exhaustion [CL5] (1) [- lbs][375gp] Shocking Grasp [CL 5] (2) [- lbs][125gp/250gp] [Cold] Shocking Grasp [CL 5] (2) [- lbs][125gp/250gp] Black Tentacles [CL7] (1) [- lbs][700gp] Elixirs, Oils, Potions & Tattoos Subtotal: 400gp Elixir of (Name) (Qty) [Color=Red][???gp each] Oil of (Name) [CL ?] (Qty) [Color=Red][???gp each] Potion of CLW [CL 1] (4) [50gp each] Tattoo of Vigor [ML 1] (2) [100gp each] Scrolls Subtotal: 12650gp Mage Armor [CL 1] (15) [25gp each] Magic Missle [CL 1] (5) [25gp each] Shield [CL 1] (8) [25gp each] Color Spray [CL 1] (2) [25gp each] Prot from Chaos [CL 1] (1) [25gp each] Prot from Law [CL 1] (1) [25gp each] Prot from Good [CL 1] (1) [25gp each] Prot from Evil [CL 1] (2) [25gp each] Obscuring Mist [CL 1] (2) [25gp each] Magic Missle [CL 3] (6) [75gp each] Acid Arrow [CL 3] (3) [150gp each] Alter Self [CL 3] (11) [150gp each] Blur [CL 3] (1) [150gp each] Prot from Arrows [CL 3] (3) [150gp each] Invisibility [CL 3] (13) [150gp each] Summon Swarm [CL 3] (5) [150gp each] Mirror Image [CL 3] (12) [150gp each] See Invisible [CL 3] (3) [150gp each] False Life [CL 3] (3) [150gp each] Bears Endurance [CL 3] (2) [150gp each] Spectral Hand [CL 3] (1) [150gp each] Resist Energy [CL 3] (3) [150gp each] Magic Missle [CL 5] (7) [125gp each] Shocking Grasp [CL 5] (1) [125gp each] Black Light [CL 5] (1) [375gp each] Black Tentacles [CL 7] (1) [700gp each] Wands: Subtotal: 750gp Magic Missle [CL 1] (1) [750gp each] Arrows: 31 Expendable Use History: Battle 1: scroll alterself [3], scroll of mage armour [1], scroll of pro chaos[1], 2x scroll of MM [3] Battle 2: scroll of invisiblity [3], scroll of alter self [3], scroll of magic missile [5] Battle 3: scroll of MM [5], 4x scroll of MM [3], 2x scroll of AcidArrow [3], scroll of AlterSelf [3], scroll of Prot from Arrows [3], scroll of MageArmor [1], scroll of Shield [1] Battle 4: Scroll of Invisibility[3], scroll of Alterself [3], scroll of Summon Swarm [3] Battle 5: scroll of Alter Self [3], scroll of mirror image [3], scroll of Shield [1], scroll of Acid arrow [3], scroll of see invisibility [3], scroll of magic missile[1], 2 potions of CLW and 8 arrows (1 recoverable = net 7 used). Battle 6: 50 charges of MM wand, 3 scrolls of MM [1], scroll of alter self [3], scroll of mage armor [1], scroll of protection from arrows [3], 2 potions of clw, 2 scrolls of color spray [1], 1 scroll of mirror image [3], tattoo of vigor, scroll of false life [3], and 46 arrows (22 recoverable = net 24 used) Battle 7: Nothing MiniQuest-Turning a new Leif: 1 scroll mage armor, 4 charges of MM wand Battle 8: scroll of False Life [3], scroll of Mage Armor[1], and scroll of Protection from Arrows[3], 2 charges of MM wand Battle 9: Scrolls of Invisibility [3], scroll of Alter Self [3], and scroll of Shocking Grasp [5]. Battle 10: Scroll of invisibility [3], scroll of mage armor [1], scroll of Bears endurance [3], scroll of see invisible [3], scroll of Protection from Law [1] Battle 11: Scroll of Invisibility [3], scroll of Protection vs good [1], scroll of Summon swarm [3] Battle 12: Scroll of alter self[3], scroll mirror image[3], scroll of mage armor[1], scroll of shield[1], and scroll of MM[5] Battle 13: Scroll of invisibility[3], scroll of Alter Self [3], scroll of protection vs evil [1], scroll of Mirror Image [3], scroll of Spectral Hand [3], scroll of resist energy [3], scroll of MM [5], and 1 charge of Wand of MM[CL1] Battle 14: Scroll of obscuring mist [1], scroll of mirror image[3], scroll of mage armor[1], scroll of shield[1] Battle 15: Scroll of Black Tentacles [7], scroll of invisibility[3], scroll of see invisible[3], scroll mirror image [3] Battle 16: Scroll of Obscuring Mist [CL1], Scroll of Mirror Images [CL3], Scroll of Mage Armor [CL1], Scroll of Bear's Endurance [CL3], Scroll of False Life [CL3], Scroll of Resist Energy [CL3], Scroll of Shield [CL1], Scroll of Magic Missile [CL5] Battle 17: Scroll of alter self [3], 2x scroll mirror image [3], 2x scroll shield [1], scroll mage armor [1], 2x scroll magic missile [5] Battle 18: Scroll of invisibility [3] Battle 19: Scroll of Invisibility [3], 2x scroll of Mirror Image [3], Scroll of Blacklight [5], Scroll of Mage Armor [1], Scroll of Shield [1], Scroll of Resist Energy(electricity) [3] Battle 20: Scroll of invisibility [3], scroll of prot from evil, scroll summon swarm [3] Battle 21(Fight1): Scroll of alter self [3], Scroll mirror image [3] Battle 22(Fight2): Scroll of invisibilty [3], Scroll mage armor [1] Battle 23(Fight3): Scroll of invisibilty [3], Scroll mage armor [1], scroll summon swarm[3] Battle 24(Fight1): Scroll of alter self [3], Scroll blur [3], scroll mage armor [1] Battle 25(Fight2): Scroll of invisbility [3], Scroll summon swarm [3], scroll mage armor [1] Frozen(Fight3): nothing. Frozen(Fight1): Scroll Invisiblity, Scroll Mage Armor Frozen(Fight2): Scroll See Invisiblity Frozen(Fight3): nothing. Frozen(Fight1): Scrolls Blacklight [5], Invis [3], MA[1] Frozen(Fight2): Scroll Invis [3], False Life [3], Fly [5]
MindWandererB 01-31-07, 07:31 PM	The aasimar magus Leif has received a request to meet with Corporal Aeosil. Upon arriving, he finds Uhmentarymster the Old also in attendance. After the usual pleasantries, Aeosil begins: "Now that peace has been establish with the Warfare Alliance for the time being, and the Freedom Fighters have been... dealt with, we can turn to other threats in the city. Our next concern is the 'Gladius Resistance.' They claim to wish to restore 'order' to the city, but so far all they have managed to do is burn and kill. This must be stopped, and I would like you two to assist. "It seems that the Resistance uses beasts of some kind in their most destructive attacks, which accounts for some of the indescriminateness of the killings. Our forensic investigations have determined that there seem to be two different sorts of beast, based on the types of wounds and circumstances of the attacks. Both types seem to be large monsters of some kind that prefer to attack with their claws, although one group in particular has occasionally used other methods. "We have placed agents in the district who were intended to aggravate these rioters and thus draw their attacks. We expect the Resistance to retaliate against those agents tonight. Your primary task is to eliminate the attackers. Protect our agents only if it is possible to do so without sacrificing the primary objective. "Do either of you have any questions before you head out?"
Sunwolf 02-01-07, 08:59 AM	"Is there any further details available about these beasts. The more we know, the more likely we can deal effectively with them. Are there indications that these beast can fly or have some other unusal mode of transportaion? Otherwise, I am prepared to depart." Leif waits on the answer for any clues that may be available.
MindWandererB 02-01-07, 03:52 PM	"Since we cannot be sure which of these groups will be attacking which of our agents, we cannot prepare you for your specific opponent. Neither have been spotted by any reliable witnesses. All I can tell you is that the group that sometimes uses weapons often leaves a trail, at least for a while, while the one that uses its claws does not, so perhaps it flies, teleports, plane shifts, or such." He gives some specific instructions to Uhme, then turns to Leif. "The three agents you will be following will be found in the shrine of Tharmekhul in Gorthyum. Keep an eye on them, but do not make contact and pretend you have other business there, so the Freedom Fighters do not get suspicious, and follow through with their attack." Aeosil then faces both of CEF's agents and concludes, "The strength of the heavens be with both of you." It takes a short while, but Leif locates the small temple of Tharmekhul. There are only a few dwarves inside, but he identifies the group of three CEF agents by one of the guild's secret signs. There is nothing left to do but prepare, and find a place to wait for the attack. http://www.hwx.it/coco/coco.php;v=1;map=temple;a=CEFA,M,5,27,Dw arf agent A;b=CEFB,M,6,28,Dwarf agent B;c=CEFC,M,6,26,Dwarf agent C;d=DwaA,M,12,16,Other dwarf;e=DwaB,M,17,30,Other dwarf;f=DwaC,M,23,25,Other dwarf The main, double doors leading outside are in the center of the North wall. There are smaller doors in the center of the South wall and in the southern portions of the east and west walls that lead to other parts of the temple.
Sunwolf 02-02-07, 09:13 AM	If possible, Lief would like to step back outside the temple and cast invisbility, mage armor and alterself (ice mephit) from scrolls. So as to not alert the other non-CEF dwarves. Then enter again and take up position in the SE corner sitting on one of the N statues. Let me know if this is not possible and I will adjust. Slots available for this fight 1: 6 2: 1 3: 3 4: 3 I take it that the other dwarves are either hapless bystanders or work for the Resistance.
MindWandererB 02-02-07, 04:19 PM	Bear in mind that you don't know when tonight the attack will take place. Prebuffing spells that expire in a matter of an hour or two is not likely to be helpful unless you are willing to renew them, possibly multiple times.
Sunwolf 02-02-07, 05:16 PM	Ah -- gotcha. Then hang out with cover from the main entrance in the SE corner by one of the statues. Scroll of invisibility in hand ready for use.
MindWandererB 02-02-07, 05:59 PM	After waiting for an hour or so, the three side doors slam open, and a male human steps into each. Each human wears a chain shirt, and carries a greataxe in one hand and a throwing axe in the other, with other equipment, including more axes, worn in a harness around them. Clearly coordinated, the humans each give a shrill whistle, and the northern door is crushed open by the paw of a large, hairy quadruped, with dangerous-looking claws and teeth. These beasts wear chain shirts as well, designed for their shape, and also wear harnesses each bearing a longbow and a large quantity of arrows. Two of the quadrupeds head directly toward the CEF agents, apparently already following the scent. The remaining one merely steps in the door and tears at the nearby bystander with a claw, the cracking of his ribs resonating clearly across the temple even above his anguished screams. Tearing his gaze from the brutality, Leif sees that the three humans have transformed, and now more closely resemble the three beasts themselves, although they are still clearly bipedal and holding their weapons. Initiative order: Leif Monster F Monster E CEF dwarves Monster B Monster D Monster C Monster A Non-CEF dwarves Monsters A, B, and C change shape. Monsters D and E move. Monster F attacks the bystander, rendering him unconscious. http://www.hwx.it/coco/coco.php;v=1;map=temple;a=Leif,M,26,7,Le if;b=MoAC,L,1,10,15,2,29,10,Monsters A-C;c=MoDF,L,8,30,10,30,15,30,Monsters D-F;d=CEFD,M,6,28,5,27,6,26,CEF dwarves;e=OthD,M,17,30,23,25,12,16,Other dwarves (Because I don't have nearly enough pins for this, each color represents a group, rather than the movement of a single monster. So the three blue dots are the three bipedal monsters, and the green ones are the quadrupeds. I note with some amusement that by our rules, you can't even identify a human without ranks in Knowledge (local). Figured I'd give you that one, though.
Sunwolf 02-03-07, 12:11 AM	Unfortunately, the map is not displaying for me. So I will describe what Leif will do and hope for the best. Stay out of melee reach and force them to use range attacks. Leif can deflect the first missle attack that hits and cause them to miss a bunch. 1) cast alterself from spell slot and fly to top of center statue, hopefully getting some cover from one or more of the biped creatures. 2) drop scroll of invis and draw scroll of mirror image, cast mirror image. 3) cast fireballs on groups of the creatures ideally on 3+ of them but at least two together. If leif spellcrafts that they have resistance from fire switch to sonicballs. interrupt -- If any try get on the island to get at Leif, fly up to ceiling and move away. If Leif sees any of them flying up to him - tumble away and to a postion that blocks a charge and fireball that one - again trying to catch more than one in the AOE Stop after Leif runs out of 3rd level slots (three fireballs), or takes more than 20 points of damage, or has no more mirror images left. So I can assess the situation. Attempt to avoid catching bystanders or CEF agents in AOEs obviously move and cast if necessary to avoid catching Leif in his own AOE.
MindWandererB 02-03-07, 01:49 AM	Leif pulls from his magical repertoire to turn himself into an ice mephit, and flies toward the central statue. The dwarves of CEF try to scatter, one jumping off the ledge, but one of the quadrupedal beasts claws into another of them and clutches him in a death grip. Another of the beasts climbs down the stairs to maul a second bystander, and the third gives chase to one of the fleeing CEF agents. Meanwhile, the bipedal beasts have noticed Leif and move in toward him, one even diving off the elevated area without fear. Two throw axes at him, which miss badly, while the other heads off the escape of one of the CEF dwarves while throwing its axe at the last bystander, missing. The bystander tries to escape by skirting the central statue. Leif casts Alter Self (ice mephit) and moves. F moves and attacks. Attack 30, damage 12. The bystander dwarf is unconscious and dying. E moves and attacks. Attack 28, damage 16, grapple 27 (unbeatable). CEF dwarf A is stuck. CEF dwarves B and C double move away from the attackers. C takes falling damage of 2. B moves and throws its throwing axe at Leif. Attack 3, miss. D double moves. C moves and throws its throwing axe at Leif. Attack 1! A moves and throws its throwing axe at a bystander. Attack 5, miss. The remaining bystander double-moves. http://www.hwx.it/coco/coco.php;v=1;map=temple;a=Leif,M,19,13,L eif;b=MoAC,L,1,16,16,8,22,13,Monsters A-C;c=MoDF,L,1,24,6,30,21,27,Monsters D-F;d=CEFD,M,6,29,2,22,12,21,CEF dwarves,23,25,17,19,Other dwarves Leif 51/51 hp, spells 6/0/3/3, Alter Self (long) Monster F -00/?? hp Monster E -00/?? hp CEF dwarf A 36/36 hp CEF dwarf B 20/36 hp CEF dwarf C 34/36 hp Monster B -00/?? hp Monster D -00/?? hp Monster C -00/?? hp Monster A -00/?? hp As Leif moves to a safer position atop the central statue, the quadruped on the lower level charges at the last bystander and eviscerates her. The second continues to squeeze the dwarf it already has a grip on. The other two dwarves try to make a break for it--one dashes toward the unguarded north door, and the other, seeing itself trapped, jumps off the rim (hurting itself in the process). The beast that was chasing him leaps off the ledge on pursuit, catches him, and begins to squeeze him to death. Two of the bipeds close in further around the statue, drawing and throwing more axes (which miss), while the third goes up to one of the quadrupeds and pulls off the weapon harness it wears. Leif moves, drops his scroll, and draws a scroll of Mirror Image. F charges the last bystander. Attack 20! Very screwed. E grapples. 18 vs. 16, damage 12. CEF dwarf A is stuck. CEF dwarf B withdraws off the ledge, taking falling damage of 4. CEF dwarf C moves. B moves, draws another axe, and throws it. Attack 18, miss. D moves (jump successful) and attacks. Hit 14, damage 16, grapple 33 (unbeatable). C moves and takes the bow and arrow harness from F. A moves, draws an axe, and throws it. Attack 5, miss. http://www.hwx.it/coco/coco.php;v=1;map=temple;a=Leif,M,15,16,L eif;b=MoAC,L,7,17,12,12,19,18,Monsters A-C;c=MoDF,L,8,25,6,30,17,21,Monsters D-F;d=CEFD,M,6,29,9,24,15,27,CEF dwarves;e=OthD,M,23,25,17,19,Other dwarves Leif 51/51 hp, spells 6/0/3/3, Alter Self (long) Monster F -00/?? hp Monster E -00/?? hp CEF dwarf A 16/36 hp CEF dwarf B 8/36 hp CEF dwarf C 34/36 hp Monster B -00/?? hp Monster D -00/?? hp Monster C -00/?? hp Monster A -00/?? hp Leif casts Mirror Image from the scroll, surrounding himself with decoys. One of the quadrupeds catches the last fleeing dwarf and wraps him in a hug. The other two continue to squeeze their victims, and one of the dwarves passes out, leaving its captor to drop off the ledge and approach the rest of the fight. The biped that retrieved its bow slings the quiver around its back and fires an arrow at Leif and his images, but misses them all. The other two move to collect their own sets of equipment, as well. Leif casts Mirror Image from the scroll (5 images). F charges. Attack 17, damage 15, grapple 17 vs. 10. E grapples. 25 (unbeatable), damage 11. Drops him and moves. (Jump successful.) Both CEF dwarves are grappled. B double moves. D grapples. 19 vs. 22, fail. C puts on the quiver and shoots the bow. Attack 15, miss. A moves and retrieves its own bow and arrows. http://www.hwx.it/coco/coco.php;v=1;map=temple;a=Leif,M,15,16,L eif;b=MoAC,L,7,20,10,23,19,18,Monsters A-C;c=MoDF,L,8,25,7,22,16,26,Monsters D-F;d=CEFD,M,6,29,9,24,17,26,CEF dwarves,Other dwarves Leif 51/51 hp, spells 6/0/3/3, Alter Self (long), Mirror Image (round 33, 5 images) Monster F -00/?? hp Monster E -00/?? hp CEF dwarf A 16/36 hp CEF dwarf B -3/36 hp, dying. CEF dwarf C 19/36 hp Monster B -00/?? hp Monster D -00/?? hp Monster C -00/?? hp Monster A -00/?? hp Leif considers the situation and decides that the likelihood of any of the dwarves surviving is pretty much nil. He throws a fireball at the cluster of two quadrupeds, two bipeds, and a dwarf and burns them all substantially (killing the dwarf). The two burned bipeds step away from each other, pull out potions, and drink them. The third does the same. Two of the quadrupeds mill around; the other continues to squeeze its victim. Leif casts Fireball. Damage 31, saves 8, 22 (pass), 8, 11. D through F will be ignored from here on, being irrelevant. The dwarves are screwed. B steps, draws a potion, and drinks it. C does the same. A does the same. http://www.hwx.it/coco/coco.php;v=1;map=temple;a=Leif,M,15,16,L eif;b=MoAC,L,6,19,11,24,19,17,Monsters A-C;c=MoDF,L,8,25,7,22,16,26,Monsters D-F;d=CEFD,M,9,24,17,26,CEF dwarves Leif 51/51 hp, spells 6/0/2/3, Alter Self (long), Mirror Image (round 33, 5 images) Monster F -00/?? hp Monster E -31/?? hp CEF dwarf A -15/36 hp, dead. CEF dwarf C 19/36 hp Monster B -15/?? hp, unknown effect round 34 Monster D -31/?? hp Monster C -00/?? hp, unknown effect round 34 Monster A -31/?? hp, unknown effect round 304 Although he can only hit three targets instead of four now, Leif shoots another fireball. The two quadrupeds he hits are killed by the flash of fire, and the biped is now badly damaged. The less-injured biped draws and drinks another potion, while the more-injured one and the uninjured one move and fire their bows at Leif. Although they finally avoid missing entirely, all they hit are images. Leif casts Fireball. Damage 33, saves 1!, 17, 9. B moves and shoots. Attack 20! Image destroyed. C moves and shoots. Attack 23. Image destroyed. A draws and drinks another potion, and steps away again. http://www.hwx.it/coco/coco.php;v=1;map=temple;a=Leif,M,15,16,L eif;b=MoAC,L,5,18,15,20,19,12,Monsters A-C;c=MoDF,L,8,25,7,22,16,26,Monsters D-F;d=CEFD,M,17,26,CEF dwarves Leif 51/51 hp, spells 6/0/1/3, Alter Self (long), Mirror Image (round 33, 3 images) Monster F -00/?? hp Monster E -64/?? hp, dead. CEF dwarf C, certainly dead or dying by now. Monster B -48/?? hp, unknown effect round 34 Monster D -64/?? hp, dead. Monster C -00/?? hp, unknown effect round 34 Monster A -31/?? hp, unknown effect round 304, unknown effect round 35. Leif launches his final fireball at the last quadruped and the worst-injured biped. The biped that was burned three times draws a potion and drinks it, and its wounds mend slightly. The other two fire their bows, but miss. Leif casts Fireball. Damage 28, saves 20 and 23, both pass. B draws and drinks a potion. +5 hp. C shoots. Attack 17, miss. A moves and shoots. Attack 15, miss. http://www.hwx.it/coco/coco.php;v=1;map=temple;a=Leif,M,15,16,L eif;b=MoAC,L,8,13,15,20,19,12,Monsters A-C;c=MoDF,L,16,26,Monsters D-F Leif 51/51 hp, spells 6/0/0/3, Alter Self (long), Mirror Image (round 33, 3 images) Monster F -14/?? hp Monster B -58/?? hp, unknown effect round 34 Monster C -00/?? hp, unknown effect round 34 Monster A -31/?? hp, unknown effect round 304, unknown effect round 35.
Sunwolf 02-03-07, 07:58 AM	Since this seems to be going fine to this point, use 4th level level slots to cast sonicballs -- catching 2 or more in the AOE. Use AOEs as long as Leif can catch 2 or more. then switch to empowered, sonic, scorching rays until lvl 4 slots are gone. Using metamagic with a sorc chages the casting time to be live a full round action (ie like a full attack) not a full round spell like a summon monster. Then use Magic missle spells working on bipeds first then quadrapeds. If Leif notices that they have a shield spell or some other protection from MM draw scroll of spectral hand and cast spectral hand and use hand to deliver shocking grasps. If Leif has used all his spell slots switch to scrolls on MM(CL5) Stop to assess if Leif takes more than 20 hp or all mirror images are gone.
MindWandererB 02-04-07, 03:59 AM	Leif throws out yet another fireball, modifying it to cause concussive damage rather than fire, and finally kills one of the bipeds while injuring the last quadruped. One of the bipeds shoots its bow again, missing badly. The other, seeing the death of its friend, decides that desperate times call for desperate measures, changes its shape to a full-fledged quadrupedal form identical to the other quadrupeds, and takes a running leap over the lava. It looks up hungrily at Leif. Leif casts a Sonic Fireball using a level 4 slot. Damage 33, saves 24 and 9 vs. DC 20. C shoots. Attack 11, miss. A changes shape and jumps. Check 17, pass. http://www.hwx.it/coco/coco.php;v=1;map=temple;a=Leif,M,15,16,L eif;b=MoAC,L,14,15,15,20,19,12,Monsters A-C;c=MoDF,L,16,26,Monsters D-F Leif 51/51 hp, spells 6/0/0/2, Alter Self (long), Mirror Image (round 33, 3 images) Monster F -47/?? hp Monster B -74/?? hp, unknown effect round 34, dead. Monster C -00/?? hp, unknown effect round 34 Monster A -31/?? hp, unknown effect round 304, unknown effect round 35.Leif, not liking the beast sitting right below him, takes advantage of the cover granted to him by the statue to move away and toss yet another fireball, not spending the extra time it would take to change it to sonic energy. He notes that the spell does not cause much damage to the one he's hit twice now. The beast with the bow gives chase to Leif, ending just barely able to reach him. The other, now stuck on the island without its bow and with only three throwing axes in its bandolier, growls in frustration, changes back to biped shape, and draws one of those axes. Leif moves and casts Fireball. Damage 29, saves 29 and 23 vs. DC 20. C double moves. A changes shape and draws an axe. http://www.hwx.it/coco/coco.php;v=1;map=temple;a=Leif,M,16,26,L eif;b=MoAC,L,14,16,18,24,Monsters A-C;c=MoDF,L,16,25,Monsters D-F Leif 51/51 hp, spells 6/0/0/1, Alter Self (long), Mirror Image (round 33, 3 images) Monster F -47/?? hp Monster C -14/?? hp, unknown effect round 34 Monster A -35/?? hp, unknown effect round 304, unknown effect round 35. Leif withdraws from the beast--too close for comfort! It sees that it can't keep up with the speedy mephit, so it shoots again. The attack looks like it is about to hit, but Leif's magic buckler deflects the shot. The trapped one isn't even close enough to try throwing an axe. Leif withdraws. C shoots. Attack 26, deflected. A delays. http://www.hwx.it/coco/coco.php;v=1;map=temple;a=Leif,M,16,26,7 ,10,Leif;b=MoAC,L,14,15,18,24,Monsters A-C;c=MoDF,L,16,25,Monsters D-F Leif 51/51 hp, spells 6/0/0/1, Alter Self (long), Mirror Image (round 33, 3 images) Monster F -47/?? hp Monster C -14/?? hp, unknown effect round 34 Monster A -35/?? hp, unknown effect round 304, unknown effect round 35. Leif uses his last high-level slot for a Sonic Fireball. The last quadruped is ripped apart, and the non-isolated biped is hurt further. Seeing that his one attack per round isn't going to work, that biped moves to the body of its falled comrade and picks up its bow. The trapped one prepares to catch it. Leif casts Sonic Fireball. Damage 19, saves 16 and 14. C moves and picks up B's bow. A readies. Leif 51/51 hp, spells 6/0/0/0, Alter Self (long), Mirror Image (round 33, 3 images) Monster F -66/?? hp, dead. Monster C -33/?? hp, unknown effect round 34 Monster A -35/?? hp, unknown effect round 304, unknown effect round 35. Leif casts Magic Missile on the free one, which then tosses the retrieved bow to its trapped ally. Leif casts again, and the beasts shoot their bows at him in tandem, but destroy only an image. One more casting and the free beast collapses to the ground. The remaining creature, stuck on the island, surrounded by lava with little hope of escaping on its own, changes shape, reverting to its initial, human form. "Wait!" he cries. "You don't have to kill me! Please! Just tell me what you want from me! I promise I'll behave!" Leif casts Magic Missile. Damage 12. C tosses the bow to A. A catches the bow. Leif 51/51 hp, spells 5/0/0/0, Alter Self (long), Mirror Image (round 33, 3 images) Monster C -45/?? hp, unknown effect round 34 Monster A -35/?? hp, unknown effect round 304, unknown effect round 35. Leif casts Magic Missile, damage 16. C shoots. Attack 17, miss. A shoots. Attack 23. Image destroyed. Leif 51/51 hp, spells 4/0/0/0, Alter Self (long), Mirror Image (round 33, 2 images) Monster C -61/?? hp, unknown effect round 34 Monster A -35/?? hp, unknown effect round 304, unknown effect round 35. Leif casts Magic Missile, damage irrelevant.
Sunwolf 02-05-07, 09:19 AM	Leif considered the plea for surrender. Saddened by the deaths of the brave CEF agents, Leif was tempted to slay this creature out of hand, however, his innate sense of justice and mercy prevailed. "I will spare your life and promise that your companions and the beasts will be buried with honor. In return you will cease working for the Gladuis Resistance and depart from Gladius by sunset tomorrow. I will mark you and will know if you fail to comply. Do you accept these terms?" Assuming he agrees, Leif will have him toss his weapons onto the ground off the island. Leif will use his spectral hand scroll to place an nonvisible Arcane mark on the fellows forehead. Leif will then get the metal ladder used to clean the center statue and place it such that he can cross. Staying well out of reach, Leif will allow him to gather his own weapons and depart.
MindWandererB 02-05-07, 12:51 PM	With obvious anger in his voice, he replies, "Agreed. After tomorrow, I will be no threat to you or anyone else in the city. Our families in the north must know what has happened. But do not doubt; the Resistance will not let this pass unanswered." He tosses his weapons across and crosses the ladder, staring daggers at Leif, and leaves.
Sunwolf 02-05-07, 03:27 PM	Leif keeps his word and sees that the bears and the humans get proper burials. He will also see that the dwarven bodies are returned back to the CEF headquarters for proper burial. Thanks MindwandererB for running this miniquest. These guys are a huge melee threat but not quite so bad in a ranged fight. Large hp totals too. Lief was on his last legs in terms of spell slots. I was curious on what equipment they had. If you have that around I would like to see it.
MindWandererB 02-05-07, 03:39 PM	I had meant to post that: Budget: 4300 gp per werebear Masterwork greataxe 320 5 throwing axes 40 gp Masterwork composite longbow [+9] 1300 (on bear) 200 arrows 10 (on bear) Chain shirt barding for bear 400 (on bear) Chain shirt armor for self 100 Cloak of Resistance +1 1000 Potions: CLW, Prot. Evil, Magic Weapon, Magic Fang, Bull's Strength, Cat's Grace, Resist Energy (A Fire, B Electric, C Acid) 1100 Many of those potions would have been more useful against a different sort of challenge, of course.