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TelinArtho 01-18-06, 02:02 PM	This is a quest for Nell Leonne (ECL8) and Virgo Arkazzan (ECL9). If you are not King Uther, Huan or myself, please do not post here until the quest's completion. Virgo and Nell are questing to resolve a recent murder! (EL9). Questlog: The Love of Murder (EL9) Week 1: Virgo and Nell get assualted by a pair of Invisible Stalkers and are victorious Week 2: A Guard Dog almost kills Virgo (the guard dog was an 8-headed cryo hydra...) - but they survive, barely. Week 3: Week 1: Virgo: Potion of Invisibility, Powerstone of Greater Concealing Amorpha, [9pp used: Hustle (3pp), Hostile Empathic Transfer (5pp), Grip of Iron (1pp)]; Nell: Powerstone of VigorA (ML5), 5 Potions of CLW, [9pp used: Force Screen power (1pp), Vigor (6pp), 2pp into Onnen] Week 2: Virgo: 660gp (heal NPC service) [Manifested Dissolving Weapon (x2)(3pp each), Vigor (6pp), Energy Ray (7pp)]; Nell: Powerstone of Energy RayA (ML5), 660gp (heal NPC service) [2pp into Onnen (deepcrystal)] Week 3: Power points: Virgo 3/31; Nell 10/21 Rewards: Week 1: Week 2: Week 3: Bonus:
TelinArtho 01-18-06, 05:08 PM	http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/Arkazzan/Riddare2.jpg Virgo Arkazzan "The Coming Evil"- ECL 9 "The calm before the storm is your deathknell." Height: 7'2" Weight: 310 Age: ??? Male Half-Giant Ex-Monk 1/Psychic Warrior 7 Neutral Evil Experience 41602/45000 Stats: Str: 23 +6 (18 +2 racial +2enhancement+1@8th) 16 Dex: 12 +1 (13 -2 racial +1@4th) 4 Con: 14 +2 (12 +2 racial) 4 Int: 10 +0 2 Wis: 18 +4 (16 +2enhancement) 10 Cha: 8 -1 0 Hit Points: 55.5 (8 +4.5x7 +16) AC: 20(10+9Fullplate+1Dex) 11 touch FF 19 Init. +1 BAB: +5 Grapple: +19(+5BAB+6str +4Improved Grapp +4large size) Speed: 30ft(20ft) Saves: Fort: 10(+2monk +5PsyWar +2con+1res) Ref: 6(+2monk +2Psywar +1dex+1res) Wil: 9(+2monk +2Psywar +4wis+1res ) Attack: Large Adamantine Scythe +1 +12(+1Enhancement +5BAB +6STR) melee 2d8+10 x4 [Dark Solstice] [Ma] Large Deep Crystal Scythe +12(+1MW +5BAB +6STR) 2d8+9 x4 [Ma] Large Glaive +12(+5BAB +6Str +1MW) melee 2d8+9 x3 Unarmed +11(+5 BAB, +6str) melee 1d6+6 x2, possibly+2d6 from Psionic Fist Grapple +19(+5BAB+6str +4Imp. Grapp. +4size)with Grip of Iron +23 d6+6+1d6, possibly+2d6 with Psionic Fist Flurry +9/+9 1d6 +6 Composite Longbow (Mighty +5) +6ranged, 1d8+5 x3 Skills: 30points[16 Monk+14PsyWar] Concentration +10(8ranks +2con) Move Silently +2(5ranks +1dex) -4armor check Hide +6(5ranks +1dex) Listen +5(2ranks +3wis) Knowledge (Religion) +2 (2ranks +0int) Ride +7 (6ranks +1 Dex) Psicraft +1 (1rankcc) Feats: Improved Grapple(bonus) Power Attack (1st) Psionic Fist(bonus) Improved Sunder (3rd) Improved Overrun (bonus) Expanded Knowledge (Energy Ray (Bonus) Leadership (6th level) Racial: +2Str +2Con -2 Dex Immune to spells that target humanoids, i.e. Charm person, hold person Base speed 30ft Fire acclimated: +2 on saves versus fire effects Powerful Build +4 on opposed checks(considered large), can also use bigger weapons and possibly take more unarmed damage based on how you define "creature’s special attacks based on size (such as improved grab or swallow whole" Naturally psionic: +2power points Psi-like ability Stomp 1/day DC 10 Favored Class: Psychic Warrior LA: +1 Class: Monk - Flurry of Blows Improved Unarmed Strike [1d6] Bonus Feat - Improved Grapple Psychic Warrior - Martial Weapon Proficiency as well as All Armors Bonus Feat - 1st, 2nd, 5th Powers: Points: 31(+15class +2race +14wis) 11 usable DC 14 +level Powers Known: 1st level - Grip of Iron, Expansion, Vigor, Energy Ray(feat) 2nd level - Hustle, Dissolving Weapon, Psionic Lion's Charge 3rd level - Empathic Transfer, Hostile Expendables: Powerstone of Biofeedback 25gp Powerstone of Expansion (ML3)x1 150gp Powerstone of Chameleon 25gp Powerstone of Bite of the Wolf 25gp Powerstone of Skate 25gp Powerstone of Metaphysical Claw 25gp Powerstone of Levitate, Psionic 150gp Powerstone of Dissolving Touch 200gp Powerstone of Wall Walker 150gp Powerstone of Force Screen x4 100gp Powerstone of Detect Hostile Intent 30ft 150gp Powerstone of Concealing Amorpha 150gp Powerstone of Concealing Amorpha, Greater 375gp Powerstone of Empathic Transfer, Hostile 375gp Powerstone of Enlarged Energy Ray ML 5 x2 750gp Powerstone of Energy Adaptation, Specified 150gp Powerstone of Animal Affinity 150gp Powerstone of Empathic Feedback 375gp Potion of Cure Moderate Wounds 300gp Potion of Protection from Good 50gp Potion of Protection from Evil 50gp Potion of Endure Elements 50gp Potion of Invisibility 300gp Potion of Fly 750 gp Potion of Shield of Faith +3 300gp Potion of Barkskin +2 300gp Elixir of Hiding 250gp Potion of Darkvision 225gp Found on Quest Equipment: Weapon...Large MW Deep Crystal Scythe 1736gp [20lbs] Weapon...[Ma]Large Glaive 316 gp [20lbs] Weapon...Large Adamantine Scythe +1 7736gp [Dark Solstice] [20lbs] Shield...[Ma]Large Steel Shield (117gp Taken off dead body) [15lbs] Clothes...Monk's Outfit Free Weapon...Composite Longbow (Mighty+5) 600gp [3lbs] Armor...Light Fortification Full Plate Mail +1 with MW spikes 6000gp [Mantle of Souls] [60lbs] Ammunition...66 arrows 4gp Gauntlets...Gauntlets of Ogre Strength 4000gp [4lbs] Necklace......Periapt of Wisdom 3000gp Found on Quest Ring......Ring of Counterspells [Dispel Magic] 4000gp Cloak....Cloak of Resistance+1 1000gp Sold Breastplate with Armor Spikes for 125gp Evil Holy Symbol Sold for 300gp Masterwork Glaive Sold for 154gp Chain Shirt Sold for 50gp Total: 629 gp Encumbrance: Weight carried 142lbs in theory Cash received: 49613.6gp Cash spent: 45669gp Cash remaining: 3944.6gp Equipment used: Powerstone of Vigor ML3 x7 825gp 3 purchased at 75gp before price rule Powerstone of Bite of the Wolfx2 50gp Powerstone of Biofeedback 25gp Potion of Invisiblity x7 2100gp Powerstone of Dissolving Touchx3 600gp Powerstone of Expansion ML3x8 1050gp 2 purchased at 75gp before price rule Powerstone of Animal Affinity 300gp Powerstone of Detect Hostile Intentx2 300gp Tattoo of Force Screenx2 200gp Powerstone of Force Screenx4 200gp Powerstone of Chameleonx2 50gp Potion of Protection From Evil x3 134gp 1taken off body Potion of Protection From Good 50gp Elixir of Hidingx2 500gp Powerstone of Skate 25gp Potion of Blur 300gp Potion of Fly x3 2250gp Potion of CMW 450gp Found on Questx2 Powerstone of Detect Hostile Intent 150gp Powerstone of Empathc Feedback 375gp Powerstone of Energy Ray ML8 770gp 15 arrows Shaylynn Scrolls of Invisibility 150gp Scroll of Fly 375 gp Scroll of Mirror Image 150gp Background Virgo never quite understood the philosophy of the monastary. Peaceful inner strength achieved through meditation. He felt that was to quaint. He enjoyed rending his elderly master into a crumpled mass. His bones crushed well. Having completed his training, he no longer needed this place. A fiery fate awaited those sleeping monks. Now the arena awaits, beckoning Virgo closer. Death is waking... After establishing himself in the arena, Virgo sought to gain political power. He found the secretary of Commerce, and with quickness and strength crushed his frail body and replaced him in the Council There was a union of leaders trying to stop the raids on caravans. They offered up many possibilities, and tried desperately to join together to stop the bandi menace. But in the end getting together would be their downfall, as the building was torched and all were killed, except for the resilient and peace-loving Virgo... It was time to gather an army. After the Bandits of Luna Marsh joined, Virgo approached the Clerics of Hextor about their loyalty. In order to gain their trust, Virgo had to battle a wraith, a Paladin, and himself. He destroyed all three easily, and now the CLerics of Hextor shall be added to the ranks. The Path to a Demonic Awakening: 01: (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=6006670&postcount=1491) The Inevitable Destruction of Zasko Kesferon +900xp/gp He was crushed instantly, a crumpled corpse is he. 02: (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=6060017&postcount=1508)The Inevitable Destruction of Horthek Bolgimzak +900xp/gp His bones could be heard snapping in the distance. MQ: (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=425333)The Assassination of the Secretary of Commerce and Trade(Quest) +1350xp/gp Level! Evil can now spread its roots among the busy streets of Gladius. 03: (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=6172915&postcount=1541)Virgo gets ambushed by an Entangle Spell(Finael Owlguide) Loss +400 xp/gp Only cheap tricks could bring him victory. 04: (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=6236111&postcount=1565)The Inevitable Destruction of Telveran Trueblade +1350xp/gp It is hard not to hate such an honorable man. Death fits him nicely. MQ: (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=436703)Virgo begins the "Burning of Peace" (Mini-Quest) EL 4 Burning flesh and screams of pain give a real sense of accomplishment. Quest: (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=439817)Virgo enlists the Clerics of Hextor (Quest EL5) +5852xp/gp Level! By force of will I dominated them. They will be worthy soldiers. 05: (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=6542333&postcount=55)Virgo instrcuts Va'ria on the subtlety of death +1500xp/1600gp Level! Dealing death to a peer is terribly satisfying. Quest 2 (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=6570469&postcount=1) Virgo opens the portal into the abyss. (Quest EL7) +10800xp/10666.6gp Level! This is truly the beginning of evil. May I feast upon the souls of Gladius. 06: (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=6894851&postcount=198) Virgo defeats both Zhaiyad and Zubair! +5525xp/5330gp Level! I have often felt that one opponent was too easy. Two proved just as futile. 07: (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=6943108&postcount=218) Virgo and Mer-Man stand toe-to-toe +800xp/1133gp The Power of the Ancient Evils faded from me. I shall soon have to send this fish to death. Quest 3: (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=489000) 5400xp/10400gp "I have found eternity's pair to my lost soul." 08: (http://www.wizards.com/leaving.asp?url=http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=7415725&origin=) Virgo defeats two powerful warriors +2025xp/3900gp "My power proved itself to be superior. The darkness grows." 09: (http://www.wizards.com/leaving.asp?url=http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=7809309&postcount=677&origin=) Hagrid kills Virgo with but a small amount of life left in him. "His quick-striking nature is to be envied. A good opponent, one whom I now hold great respect for." http://www.geocities.com/luken55/Characters/Nell2.jpg Nell Leonne (http://www.xakep.ru/post/21862/-x-tomoyasu_hotei_-_battle_without_honor_or_humanity.mp3) http://www.geocities.com/luken55/Characters/Nell1.jpg Captain of the Iron Guard, The North Wind of Death Lawful Evil Male Psychic Warrior 6/Psion (Egoist) 1/Slayer 1 Medium Aberration Race: Shifter-Changling (treat as Elan) 5’8" tall, 180 lbs, Black hair, brown eyes, fair skin Languages: Common, Draconic, Infernal Experience: 34,905/36,000 xp Abilities: STR: 18 +4 (10 pts + 2 lvl) DEX: 16 +3 (6 pts + 2 Gloves) CON: 16 +3 (10 pts) INT: 12 +1 (4 pts) WIS: 14 +2 (6 pts) CHA: 08 -1 (0 pts – 2 Racial) Hit Points: 74 (8 PsyWar + 6x4.5 PsyWar + 1x2.5 Psion + 1x4.5 Slayer + 8x3 Con + 8 Feat) AC: 20 (+3 Dex + 7 Armor), Touch 13, FF 17 Init: +3 (+3 Dex) BAB: +5; Grapple: +8 (+5 bab + 3 Str) Speed: 40 (light armor + Speed of Thought) Capacity: 76/153/230 Weight Carried: 52.9 lbs Saves: Fort: +8 (+5 PW + 0 Psion + 0 Slr +3 Con) [+4 race] Ref: +5 (+2 PW + 0 Psion + 0 Slr +3 Dex) [+4 race] Will: +10 (+6 base + 0 Psion + 2 Slr + 2 Wis + 2 Psicrystal) [+4 race] Combat: +10 Melee, "Onnen" +1 Deepcrystal Greatsword, 2d6 +7 (19-20/x2)[+ 2d6 Psionic Weapon + 2d6/2pp] +9 Ranged, "Urami" MW Composite Longbow (+3), 1d8+3 (20/x3), 110' range +9 Melee, Armor Spikes, 1d6 + 3 (20/x2) Skills: (27 PsyWar + 3 Psion + 5 Slr) • +06 Autohypnosis (3 pts PW + 2 Wis) • +05 Concentration (1 pt PW + 3 Con) • +03 Knowledge (History) (2 pts Psion + 1 Int) • +05 Knowledge (Psionics) (4 pts PW + 1 Int) • +08 Knowledge (Dungeoneering) (1 pt Psion + 12/2 pts PW + 1 Int) • +03 Psicraft (2 pt PW + 1 Int) • +10 Ride (5 pts PW + 3 Dex + 2 saddle) [+2 for staying in saddle] • +01 Search (+ 1 Int) • +08 Sense Motive (5 pts Slr + 3 Wis) • +02 Spot (+ 2 Wis) • +02 Listen (+ 2 Wis) Feats: Lvl 1 – Psionic Body PsyWar 1 – Speed of Thought Psion 1 – Imprint Stone PsyWar 2 – Psionic Weapon Lvl 3 – Weapon Focus (Greatsword) PsyWar 5 - Psicrystal Affinity Lvl 6 - Track Elan Traits: • Aberration: Elans are not subject to spells or effects that affect humanoids only, such as charm person or dominate person. • Medium: As Medium creatures, elans have no special bonuses or penalties due to their size. • Elan base land speed is 30 feet. • Elans (unlike most aberrations) do not have darkvision. • Naturally Psionic: Elans gain 2 bonus power points at 1st level. This benefit does not grant them the ability to manifest powers unless they gain that ability through another source, such as levels in a psionic class. • Resistance (Su): Elans can use psionic energy to increase their resistance to various forms of attack. As an immediate action, an elan can spend 1 power point to gain a +4 racial bonus on saving throws until the beginning of her next action. • Resilience (Su): When an elan takes damage, he can spend power points to reduce its severity. As an immediate action, he can reduce the damage he is about to take by 2 hit points for every 1 power point he spends. • Repletion (Su): An elan can sustain his body without need of food or water. If she spends 1 power point, an elan does not need to eat or drink for 24 hours. Class Traits: - Discipline (Psychometabolism) - Favored Enemy (Psionic Elves) (+2) - Enemy Sense Powers: <PP: 21 (2 race + 2 Psion + 11 PsyWar + 6 Ability)> 21/3+ = 7 pp Psion (ML 1): 1: Defensive Precognition, Entangling Ectoplasm, Force Screen PsyWar (ML 6): 1: Vigor, Offensive Precognition, Expansion, Offensive Prescience 2: Dissolving Weapon, Specified Energy Adaptation Prebuffs: -Psionically focused -Dissolving Weapon (7pp augmented = +6d6 Acid) on Onnen Equipment: • "Onnen" - +1 Deepcrystal Greatsword (8 lbs) <3350 gp> • "Urami" - MW Composite Longbow (+3 Str) (3lb) <700 gp> • 3x quivers (49 arrows) (3 lbs) <3 gp> • Explorer's outfit <free> • +2 Spiked Mithril Breastplate (25 lbs) <8250 gp> • Gloves of Dexterity +2 <quest> • Backpack (2 lbs)<2 gp> • Brooch of Shielding (101) <1500 gp> • Mount <400 gp> • Potions (0.1 lb each): -Shield of Faith (50gp) -5xCure Light Wounds (350 gp) -Protection From Good (50 gp), -Protection From Evil (50 gp) -Protection From Law (50 gp) -Protection From Chaos (50 gp) -2xOil of Magic Weapon (100 gp) -Invisibility (300 gp) -Protection from Arrows (300 gp) -Hide from Animals (50 gp) -Bull's Strength (quest) -Fly (750 gp) • Powerstones (0.1 lb each, all ready addressed): Old: -4xEntangling Ectoplasm (ML 2, 8 xp, 100 gp) -2xForce Screen (ML2, 4 xp, 50 gp) -Defensive Precognition (ML 1, 2 xp, 50 gp) -Offensive Precognition (ML 2, 2 xp, 25 gp) -Enlarged Energy Ray (ML5) 125 gp -Vigor (ML5 250 gp), 3xVigor (ML4 24xp,300 gp) New: -2xDissolving Weapon (12 xp, 150 gp) -3xOffensive Prescience ML4 (24xp, 300 gp) -2xAnimal Affinity (ML4 400 gp) • Tattoos: -Synesthete (100 gp) -Biofeedback (100 gp) -Skate (100 gp) -Force Screen (100 gp) At Home: • Grappling Hook (4 lb) <1 gp> • Silk Rope, 50 ft (5lb) <10 gp> • Daily Trail Rations (0.5 lb) <0.5 gp> Mount: Hardboot Warhorse, Heavy Large Animal Hit Dice: 4d8+12 (30 hp) Initiative: +1 Speed: 50 ft. (10 squares) Armor Class: 18 (–1 size, +1 Dex, +4 natural +4 barding), touch 10, flat-footed 17 Base Attack/Grapple: +3/+11 Attack: Hoof +6 melee (1d6+4) Full Attack: 2 hooves +6 melee (1d6+4) and bite +1 melee (1d4+2) Space/Reach: 10 ft./5 ft. Special Qualities: Low-light vision, scent Saves: Fort +7, Ref +5, Will +2 Abilities: Str 18, Dex 13, Con 17, Int 2, Wis 13, Cha 6 Skills: Listen +5, Spot +4 Feats: Endurance, Run Tricks: Attack, Come, Defend, Down, Guard, Heel Carrying Capacity: A light load for a heavy warhorse is up to 300 pounds; a medium load, 301–600 pounds; and a heavy load, 601–900 pounds. A heavy warhorse can drag 4,500 pounds. MW Brit & Bridle (1 lb) 52 gp Military Saddle (30lbs): 20gp Chain Shirt Barding (50 lbs):400gp Psicrystal: Malice Diminutive Construct Hit Dice: 37 Initiative: +2 Speed: 30 ft. (6 squares), climb 20 ft.* Armor Class: 18 (+4 size, +2 Dex*, +2 Natural), touch 16, flatfooted 16 Base Attack/Grapple: +0/–17 Attack: — Full Attack: — Space/Reach: 1 ft./0 ft. Special Attacks: — Special Qualities: Construct traits, hardness 8, psicrystal granted abilities (improved evasion, personality, self-propulsion, share powers, sighted, telepathic link) Saves: As master’s saves Abilities: Str 1*, Dex 15*, Con —, Int 8, Wis 10, Cha 10 Skills: Climb +14*, Listen +6, Move Silently +6, Search +2, Spot +6 Feats: Alertness *With self-propulsion ability activated. COMBAT A psicrystal’s characteristics depend on its master. Its Hit Dice are equal to its master’s Hit Dice (counting only levels in psion or wilder), its hit points are equal to half its master’s, and its saving throw bonuses are the same as its master’s. Construct Traits: A psicrystal has immunity to poison, sleep, paralysis, stunning, disease, death effects, necromancy effects, mind-affecting effects (charms, compulsions, phantasms, patterns, and morale effects), and any effect that requires a Fortitude save unless it also works on objects or is harmless. It is not subject to critical hits, nonlethal damage, ability damage, ability drain, fatigue, exhaustion, or energy drain. It cannot heal damage, but it can be repaired. Psicrystals do not have the usual construct traits of darkvision and low-light vision. Psicrystal Granted Abilities: The psicrystal described here has the special abilities of self-propulsion, alertness, improved evasion, share powers, telepathic link, sighted, and personality (If its master chooses not to activate the self-propulsion ability, the psicrystal reverts to a speed of 0 feet and has no Strength score and no Dexterity score.) Skills: A psicrystal (with its self-propulsion ability activated) uses its Dexterity modifier instead of its Strength modifier on Climb checks. It has a +8 racial bonus on Climb checks and can always choose to take 10, even if rushed or threatened. Special: Personality (Resolved), Alertness, improved evasion, personality, self-propulsion, share powers, sighted, telepathic link,Deliver touch powers, Telepathic Speech Equipment Used: -Potions: 2xShield of Faith (100 gp), Protection from Evil (50 gp), Invisibility (300 gp), 5xCLW (250 gp) -Trails Rations (Quest) (0.5 gp) -Powerstones: 6xVigor ML2 (12xp, 150 gp), 8xForce Screen ML2 (16xp, 200 gp), 2xOffensive Precognition (4xp, 50 gp), Entangling Ectoplasm (2xp, 25 gp), Expansion (75 gp), Defensive Precognition (2 xp, 25 gp), 3xDissolving Weapon (500 gp), Enlarged Energy Ray (125 gp), Potion of Invisibility (quest) -Tattoos: Synesthete (50 gp), Skate (50 gp), Biofeedback (100 gp) -Potions: Protection from Evil (50gp), Protection from Arrows (300 gp) -Sold: Breastplate (+100 gp), 3xDissolving Weapon(600 gp) -Arrows x 31 Total Gold Earned: 33,649 gp Total Gold Spent: 21,070 gp Gold Remaining: 12,579 gp Fight Record: ECL 3: Evram Souless (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=5286602) (Snarkhunter) ... LOSS (Caterane) [+300xp/+300gp] ECL 3: QUEST (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=369012) ... Aborted by Questlord (Ashenai) [+600xp/+600gp] ECL 3: Elishar the Ancient Conquerer (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=5533487), vipergtsmk ... WIN(Sindorin) [+900xp/+900gp] ECL 3: Keth'Arian'Kari (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=5610216), One_Winged_Angel ... WIN (TaggIIV) [+900xp/+900gp] ECL 3: Zeem Z'ayn (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=5670295), Vivat Grendel ... WIN (Kaigan) [+900xp/+900gp] ECL 4: Damon Tharkis (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=5729068), cellardweller ... WIN (Pittbull) [+1200xp/+1200gp] ECL 4: Derth (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=5849374), vipergtsmk ... WIN (Aramil Dunskar) [+1200xp/+1200gp] ECL 4: Trokk the Eviscerator (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=5884870), Megrim_Lord ... LOSS (Caterane) [+400xp/+400gp] ECL 4: Arthemus Arctus (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=6100959), cellardwellar ... WIN (Jindl) [+1200xp/1200gp] ECL 5: Damon Tharkis (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=6190154), cellardwellar ... LOSS (Kaigan) [+500xp/+533gp] ECL 5: Aeluath Dryearraheal (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=6265102), Kaigan ... LOSS (Jindl) [+500xp/+533gp] ECL 5: Jannelle Werebrook (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=6392476),cellardwellar ... WIN (Jindl) [+1625xp/+1733gp] ECL 5: "The Underworld Beckons" (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=444178) ... QUEST COMPLETE (King Uther) [+6000xp/+1950gp+items] ECL 6: "Ironing Out the Guard" (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=456177) ... QUEST COMPLETE (King Uther) [+7200xp/+8000gp] ECL 7: "A Pyramid Scheme" (http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=468436) ... QUEST COMPLETE (King Uther) [+8400xp/+10400gp + War Mind Prereq] Background:Nell Leonne was born in the Oasis Village of Cinnaloft far east of Gladius in the Desert of Kirari. Such a small village, often besiged by monsters, both good and bad, Nell has been exposed to harsh necessities since the day he was born. His mother was Amlyn Leonne, a simple woman, who was courted by bore the children of a passing Doppelganger in human guise, Dragmire. Though romance started the relationship, Dragmire was an inherently evil monster who wished to raise the children, twin boys, as fellow juniors in evil. Both boys were, after all, part doppelganger, and thier shifter traits allows them to alter their form at will. Nell's brother was Luken and while both boys got along, as they grew older they began to drift apart. Luken would stick by his mother, daydream or philosiphize, or spend small adventures with the other boys of the village. Nell was curiosly antisocial, and deep inside he coveted the power he heard his father once possessed. However, Dragmire passed out of the picture, and whether he was killed osimply left no one knew. It was not long before a passing gold dragon in human guise caught fancy of Amlyn and together the two fell in love as well. Bearing two of his children as well, Amlyn found the resulting children, named Dameon and Trent were both gifted with shifter traits, but both had very loving hearts. The two brothers and step-brothers got along fine until Dragmire came back into thier lives. Infuriated at Amlyn's change of heart he killed the dragon father and beat down the mother. Luken was whole-heartedly against Dragmire at that point, but Nell idolized the command and power the doppelganger bore. In a family scuffle, dragmire ended up killing Amlyn and rendering the boys his repsonsibilty. Ignoring the stepchildren and takig in his own, Dragmire abandoned Dameon and Trent and took Luken and Nell away to learn under him. Luken was still resentful but powerless to do much. Nell merely relished the accumulating power he attained. Over the years, Luken finally broke away from the evil life his father, now a crazed old mage eying for immortality as a lich, and took away to take revenge on Dragmire and find Dameon and Trent again. Nell, now a cold, calculating swordsman who valued life very little, pursued his rogue brother to slay him, for he viewed Luken as an obstacle. The two foudn each other and a vicious battle resumed. Lukn would have lost for sure had he not been rescuded by his best friend from childhood, Rook, an elven mage. and Rook's wife. The battle continued, but once Nell slew Rook's wife, Rook, in emotional tremdous power, cursed Nell to stone with his very life, and hurled Nell's stone form to the far corner's of the world. Now, a peaceful life, Luken and Rook mourned the loss of Rook's wife and Luken's mother, and swore they would get revenge on Dragmire and Nell together. Until then, Luken took care of Dameon and Trent and trained himself to become stronger.... THe next thing the petrified Nell knew was that he was in a cave north of Gladius, free from the curse somehow, and that his grudge against his brother was still burning hot. He also developed a new cruel edge to life, hating those weak and those too stupid to get in his way. He found the gladitorial life of Gladius to his likeing, and he has trained since to improve his weakened skills after the curse. In that time he caught word of Virgo attmepting to raise a powerful crime syndicate, and Nell's sweet tooth for command and power rose again. Though he initially used the EHTC as a tool to get stronger, he found his shifter traits were invaluable in such an organization. Through time, he stumbled upon assasination and replacement of Galdius's chief of Police, and an old prophecy fortelling more of Nell's destiny. Since then he was quietly bided his time, waiting for more of the prophecy to unfold, wating for Luken to show his face, and waiting for his father Dragmire to make a return. But, disguised as Chief of the Iron Guard even today, he grew impatient and bored...
TelinArtho 01-18-06, 05:15 PM	[Introduction] It was an unseasonably warm night when it happened. Although winter had befallen Gladius, on this night, it was warm enough for rain. It downpoured throughout the darkness hours, and well into the next morning. The morning revealed an unsightly situation: a murder! The Captain of the Iron Guard approaches the corpse and a slight gasp escapes him. To a subordinate nearby - Fetch me the one named Virgo. He must be told. Kneeling down, the body is drained of most of her blood - washed away in the night hours from the rain. Two sizable gashes from a sword are across her abdomen. [Enter Virgo] Figured I'd leave the opening a little open for you to explore. Investigate what you will and we'll see where it goes.
King Uther 01-19-06, 12:33 AM	Virgo stands over his love, rain dripping from the top of his head, hiding a slight tear escaping from his eyes. He had waited 2000 years to be united with her, and the love she showed him was something that gave him hope. But clearly that was gone now. Her blood was being washed away. Virgo always knew she had a pure soul deep inside, and hoped she would find peace in her eternal slumber. Whoever slayed her would not. Virgo stared Nell in the eyes. Despite the persona he put on, Virgo was always able to see Nell's true presence. Ever since he absorbed the Pharoah's essence, (http://www.wizards.com/leaving.asp?url=http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=468436&origin=) Nell's aura was undeniable. Virgo then looked at the hired caster. He nodded at him, and then the caster called forth a speak with dead spell. Shaylynn's spirit arose, gazing right through Virgo. He dropped to one knee, weakened at the thought of her loss. She tried to console him. "My love, we were apart for 2000 years. We will be together again. Live your destiny, Virgo. Do not fail or you will lose us forever. I am soon to depart this existence. I was with child. I was waiting to tell you until the situation here died down. But I guess our family wasn't meant to be." The air around Virgo grew hot, evaporating the droplets of water falling from the darkened sky. Sweat began to pour from those around him. His emotions flared. Nell, disguised as the Chief of the Iron Guard, asked everyone to leave. "I will love you forever Shaylynn. But know I wil not rest until I kill your murderer. I will rend the flesh from his bones with my blood-stained hands. It is my fault you lie dead. You were my strength, my life, my hope. My enemies have taken that from me. And now I will take everything from them. The hate in my soul, once held in check by your presence, will grow and fester until I consume the souls of those responsible. I will kill their families, their friends, even those who merely spoke to them. Everything important to them will be taken until all that is left to be stripped away is a shell of a meaningless existence. They will beg for death, for mercy. BUT I WILL GRANT NONE!" Her fading spirit tries to caress him, but instead he turns to Nell. "What do you know? I desire nothing more than to make their blood flow like a river. I want to hear the lamentations of their children as I peel the flesh off their faces!" He stops, breathing heavily, looking for some words from his trusted advisor.
TelinArtho 01-19-06, 01:05 PM	Just before Virgo turns to speak to Nell, he notices something that seems out of place - a small piece of parchment stuck into one of the wounds - blood-soaked. Retrieving it and opening it up - a single leaf, coated in blood - falls from within.
King Uther 01-19-06, 08:19 PM	Virgo grabs the leaf, its life force giving way to the heat emanating from the half-giant. He crushes it in his hands, and begins the angry walk towards the TLT.
TelinArtho 01-20-06, 12:08 PM	Nell - are you coming along? Reaching the edge of Gladius, Virgo finds himself near the trees of Gladius Park - the edge of The Living Tree. On the ground by Virgo's feet, another piece of parchment appears. It bears a short note: Long have I stalked you Virgo - and it is now that I have come to give you your most final pain. Strive as you might - defeat is in your future. It is unsigned and the script is flowing and artfully written in inks made of the gohrim plant.
Huan 01-20-06, 01:02 PM	Whoops, sorry about that, I completely missed the debut of the thread Nell, turned to a subordinate officer, "Look sharp. I want to carefully take this body over to the undertakers. Make sure she's well taken care of. After I investigate this murder she'll be given to kin for a proper burial." He glared at the young officer as he saluted and ran to organize a crew. Walking away with Virgo, Nell made sure he was not under outside observance as he took off the officer's cap once belonging to Chief Abelin, and tucked it under one arm. Combing his hand through his wild hair he reverted back to his last incarnation of Nell, a form he usually donned with Virgo. Taking off the formal police jacket he stowed the disguise away for another time. He stretched his arm as he walked closer to Virgo. His voice, impassive given his disconnection to the woman but still knowledgable of her significance to Virgo, spoke out, "Death and Fate have conspired once more to reunite us, Virgo." His voice was cold and nonchalant. Though he was not overly concerned about the death of this 'Shaylynn' figure, he saw the infuriation and swirl of emotion it brought to Virgo. This intrigued him. For one who donnned so many faces daily and faked many emotions, it was always a fascination to see ones so sincere. Besides, he concluded logically, when Virgo was this upset, death was sure to come in great many numbers. "Count your tears, Virgo. For each one you weep may you repay the enemy with another corpse. I shall come with, but not for official busniess, but as a personal courtesy." He paused, then continued, "The TLT has been on edge with many other organizations... The Celestial Losers and Arcane Idiots, or example. I imagine they might try and use this to provoke the EHTC. Either way ... let's settle this." Nell will follow.
King Uther 01-20-06, 04:16 PM	"The smell of death will soon litter this forest. I do not expect to leave here without grasping this killer's freshly crushed skull in my hand. There will be nothing we find that can stop the wake of destruction coming from my battered soul."
Huan 01-20-06, 05:17 PM	Nell tiled his head to the side in a sort of agreement. Same old Virgo, he thought, But Onnen has desired to taste spilt blood for a long time, as well. This city has been to quiet, and the newest recruits to the EHTC are still wet behind the ear.
King Uther 01-21-06, 03:30 AM	"The moment I met her again, my heart grew a little warm. It made me somewhat docile. But no longer. While pursuing a romantic relationship is fine, to let it consume your every action proves to be a weakness. And consumed I am. And 'they' tried to use it against me. But without her nudging influence on my dark heart, there is nothing stopping me from destroying every trace of our enemies, no matter the methods. Stand back, Nell. I'm going to flush the enemy out." At the edge of the forest, Virgo puts his gargantuan hands against the dry grass. He begins to close his eyes, reliving the moment where her body lay dead on the cold street. Anger fills him, the dread of never seeing her beautiful smile again was all too real. Revenge was little solace, but it was all Virgo could hope for. As his anger began to grow, the temperature around him grew as well until Virgo's half-giant body was difficult to see because of the heat rising from the ground. He appeared to be standing as if in a desert, a mirage of a being. And a shadow of himself he did feel. Ever since the day he discovered the devil trapped in the cliffs of the Dragor Mountains, he has fought the influence it provided, afraid to lose too much control. The evil soul trapped in the cliff walls was an enigmatic being, as it had the same soul as him but in a separate entity. He had to come to terms with the fact that the original death of Shaylynn 2000 yeas ago produced one of the greatest fiends in all of history, now housed in his very own reincarnated body. Perhaps history would repeat itself. Virgo opened his eyes. Flames were flowing through his pupils, dancing as if candlelight in the wind. The sheer heat coming from his body began to burst the dry ground beneath him. Within moments the fire had spread, bouncing from tree to tree as if it had a life of its own. In but five minutes it grew to massive size, eating away the sanctuary of those vile tree-huggers. Virgo's nemesis would show him/herself, or be burned alive in hiding. "Nell, do not worry. The flames cannot hurt you, as they are a part of me. I cannot explain it, but I ask that you trust me, old friend." The two of them began to move through the forest. The fire was a fickle maiden, holding close to a tree or some shrubbery before leaving its prey for another. No combatants were present as they entered, but a small group of forest gnomes were desperately trying to escape. There were no survivors. Enter Nell's fun massacre description. The first one to run out of the forest was quick. Virgo grabbed him by the throat, lifting him up to eye level. He began to squeeze tightly, and he could feel his little bones breaking. Virgo couldn't control his wild emotions, and a heat burst from his body began to cause the little gnome's eyes to boil. His cry was almost worth the effort to sustain the grasp. Now his life held no more worth. Virgo finished his grip, and the mangled spine was enough evidence of the gnome's death. Seeing Nell's rampage, Virgo did not want to be outdone. He lifted his scythe from his back, and upon seeing Nell begin to strike down upon one of the little men Virgo tossed it like a throwing dagger, pinning the gnome to a tree through his left cheek. Virgo smiled at Nell, making light this moment of pure death. Nell finished off the gnome, who's suffering was prolonged as they playfully discussed the rules of "gnome tag." In the end this was a flag to those who were responsible. The Winds of Death began to unite.
TelinArtho 01-22-06, 09:09 PM	Another piece of parchment seems to appear out of nowhere. Feeble of you to accept such a simple suggestion. As your anger festers and boils - let it be known that those you have just taken to death - are not the ones responsible. Now that you have performed such a service to me - for the Living Tree is no friend of mine - know that your death-dealing in fact makes me stronger. And know that your death is inevitable. Before Virgo has a chance to finish reading - he is buffetted (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=342799) by winds that seem to erupt from nowhere. They come from both in front of and in back of him and only hesitate a moment before continuing the assualt. Virgo is barely able to make out movement (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=342785) just outside of his arm's reach on both sides. Nell only notices the movement behind Virgo. [Initiative (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=342790)] Virgo 8 (-) Nell 8 (+) Opponent 1 9 Opponent 2 27 Virgo and Nell are buffetted (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=342783) by the winds once more - the form behind Virgo focusing on Nell instead. Current Status: Virgo 22/55 Nell 51/74 As far as you can tell, both opponents are large size and have a 10ft reach. They are still invisible. Nell, then Virgo Also - you can make your own rolls just make sure the name is "Virgo - Nell - Murder" - you can also link to that name and see your wonderfully failed listen checks.
King Uther 01-23-06, 02:27 AM	Virgo sprints out of reach(via Hustle power), and draws and drinks a potion. Virgo's massive outline begins to fade, and he joins the invisible assassins in the realm of stealth. I need a chance to buff and plan. Being completely surprised......sucks.
Huan 01-23-06, 09:12 AM	FYI, RL prevents me from posting much on weekends. Nell saw the flames lick the ground around him, and the smell of the supernatural smoke and fire empowered up. He let out furious bellow that was more animalistic than it was humane, and he crouched over, as if in pain. However, this was just one of his more dramatic tranformations. He was preparing for death his own way, and he wanted no blade of his to rob the sweet smell of blood in the morning. Black, bat-like wings forced their way out of his back, while Nell's nails and teeth elongated into horrible claws and fangs. He was a bestial demon now, assuming one of his more gruesome forms for immediate melee and slaughter. Though his wings were nonfunctional and purely aesthetic, he was plenty quick on his own. Speeding towards one hapless gnome he held his claws low and slashed upward, spilling the victims innards at Nell's feet and allowing it to die all to quickly. It was not enough though. Nell was allowing himself to lose contorl and work himself into a blood frenzy. It was a euphoric experience for him and he only wanted more death. More death until there was nothing else alive in these woods with a beating heart. Virgo's was a heart of stone for now, so Nell has no fear of accidently attacking him. Regardless, he pounced the next nearest gnome, grabbing its head ad crushing the skull in his bare hands, then flinging the body into another fleeing gnome. He impaled a nearby gnome with a kick and grabbed yet another, and began to pull it head from its body. The head did indeed come off, complete with spinal column, and using it as a makeshift spear, Nell rammed the pointed edge of the spine into a nearby child, pinning its dead corpse to the tree, and ending its life prematurely. He roared once more, not yet satisfied, and he hustled towards every fleeing body, each too slow to escae him, slashing with malicious intent, Nell could be seen either severing torsos, slitting throats, punching holes though heads, and savaging biting scalps off. Eventually, there were no more bodies. That or Virgo got to them before he. His appetite satiated for now. Nell began to calm down and reverted back into his more 'civilized' form. Flecking off blood from his body, he walked over to Virgo, who seemed to somehow been smacked to the ide by nothing. Sensing an unseen foe. Nell barely had time to draw his own blade before being smacked by the wind himself. Not sure what it was that hit him he only caught but a mere glimpse of the offenders. He then cautiously took a step away fom the area of assault and attempted to coat himself with a familiat green aura of protection. Nell will sidestep away from where he was hit, then manifest a 1 pp Force Screen. 20/21 PP left. Can we perhaps get a map going? Maybe there is some terrain we can use.
TelinArtho 01-23-06, 02:32 PM	Virgo manifests Hustle and moves away from the invisible attackers. Doing so, another burst strikes (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=343520) him, and he is feeling severely taken down. He quickly drinks down a potion and turns invisible. Nell steps away from the opponents after taking a beating himself and puts up a shield of protective force to help. Nell loses sight of it for a moment, only to have it buffet him again with blasts of strength. The other invisible form moves quietly over to the invisible Virgo and swings at him - but the blow glances (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=343528) off of Virgo's armor. Current Status: Virgo 11/55, Invisible (ends 31) Nell 26/74, Force Screen (ends 11) Opponent 1 xx/xx, Invisible Opponent 2 xx/xx, Invisible http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a180/TelinArtho/q17-loveofmurder.jpg Orange is Nell, Red is Virgo. Black squares inset is where someone was before moving. Good luck - you guys need to get the upper hand quickly here.
King Uther 01-23-06, 03:18 PM	Hustle doesn't provoke AoOs ever.
TelinArtho 01-23-06, 03:32 PM	Actually, the AoO was provoked by the movement out of a threatened area without using the full round action to withdraw. And as to hustle - it does allow AoO: You gain an additional move action in the current round. Taking a full round’s worth of attacks and then using this power to move away from your foe does provoke attacks of opportunity. You can manifest this power with an instant thought, quickly enough to gain the benefit of the power before you move. Manifesting the power is a swift action, like manifesting a quickened power, and it counts toward the normal limit of one quickened power per round. You cannot manifest this power when it isn’t your turn.
Huan 01-23-06, 05:37 PM	"Dammit! What are these guys?" Nell asked, as he moved away yet again, this time to articficially recoup some of his strength. Estimating the size of the opponent chasing him, he estimated it would have trouble following him through the thin areas of the trees. Or at least, it would slow it down enough for Nell to execute some sort of counterattack. Nell will move 4 spaces up and 4 spaces left. If no AoOs are drawn, then he will manifest a 6 pp Vigor for +30 HP. If an AoO is provoked and interrupts my move, then manifest in that spot regardless.
King Uther 01-24-06, 12:50 AM	Well, time to take a chance. Virgo draws and manifests a power, hoping to allow the attacks of his enemy to be dodged when he finally turns visible again. Action: Virgo manifests Concealing Amorpha, Greater from a powerstone, then moves 5ft in a random direction. Next round: Virgo, ready to make his offensive, decides to absorb the life of his enemy. He pours forth the dark arts he has practiced for centuries and put into his grip a destructive force. Action: Virgo manifests a 7pp Empathic Transfer Hostile, holding the charge unless he can make an attack. When he does, he misses then hits. (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=344102) DC 18 Will Save for half of 70 damage. Now I just have to hope 50% is too hard for them to hit.
TelinArtho 01-24-06, 10:47 AM	@Huan - just using a move action to move away would draw an AoO - you could just 5ft step and manifest though. Unless you clarify otherwise - this is what I'll have you do for now. Nell steps away from the invisible force and manifests a powerful boosting spell. Feeling greatly rejuvenated, he tries to focus on the location of his opponent again. Virgo works some of his powers as well, and although he can't see the effects, he knows that it has worked. He steps away - hoping to leave his tracker unsure of his location (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=344447). Virgo smiles evilly as his opponent seems to have lost track of him - the sounds of movement clearly attacking an area that is not him. Nell however feels the winds brush up close to him before attacking once more, but fortune smiles on him for once and the attack deflects off of Nell's protections (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=344450) Current Status: Virgo 11/55, Invisible (ends 31), Concealing Amorpha (ends 6) Nell 26+30/74, Force Screen (ends 11), Vigor (ends 62) Opponent 1 xx/xx, Invisible Opponent 2 xx/xx, Invisible Nell took a 5ft step to the north and west - his opponent is basing him (to the south and east). Nell knows the location of his opponent, but cannot see it. Virgo took a 5ft step to the south and east. His opponent did not hear/see him move - and attacked his original square and another - but did not find Virgo. Virgo doesn't know if his opponent has moved - but doesn't think it has.
King Uther 01-24-06, 04:08 PM	Since Virgo is manifesting a power and holding the charge, he will mock the air, hopingfor it to attack him to reveal its location for the flurry on the next round.
Huan 01-24-06, 04:54 PM	That correction is fine, thanks. Nell brandished Onnen in hand and stood his ground against the assailant. He narrowed his eyes, trying to find discrepancies in the grass and wind that might reveal the large opponent. He lifted the sword high, took a step forward and swung down ashard as he could. SInce accuracy was all in question he poured his very own psionic essence into the attack, trying to make every chance of a hit count. Nell 5-ft adjusts to enemy, draws Onnen, and attacks with Deepcrystal, (miss chance passed (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=344880)) Attack 14. If that hits, 36 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=344890) dmg.
TelinArtho 01-25-06, 03:16 PM	Sorry guys - keep getting distracted and forgetting to post to this one. @Uther - hostile empathic transfer is only able to transfer damage that you have taken - in other words - it maxes out at 44 right now. So manifesting one at 7pp will deal no more than the 5pp would. I'll proceed with the lower pp amount unless you tell me to proceed with the 7pp anyway Nell swings down Onnen in a large arc - but the attack cleaves through air without resistance. Despite calling the invisible opponent over to him, Virgo is blessed when the attacks simply fail to connect (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=345980) with him. The opponent before Nell attacks (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=345982) him as well, striking him hard across the chin, jarring (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=345983) him greatly. Nell shakes it off, but is still a little worse for wear. Virgo, knowing his opponent is directly in front of him, reaches out twice and finally connects. He feels his wounds start to heal as his own hurt is washed (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=345987) into the opponent before him. Smiling as all his wounds are healed - he roars in defiance. Current Status (ending round 3): Virgo 55/55, Invisible (ends 31), Concealing Amorpha (ends 6) Nell 26+11/74, Force Screen (ends 11), Vigor (ends 62) Opponent 1 xx-44/xx, Invisible Opponent 2 xx/xx, Invisible Nell is up.
King Uther 01-25-06, 05:06 PM	Virgo, knowing his opponent is right in front of him(assuming it stays that way), reaches out, hoping to grab it and pull it to the ground. Missing twice (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=346056), he curses his luck.
Huan 01-25-06, 06:15 PM	Seeing he still needed the advantage in position, Nell held up his guard and moved back. He didn'y like the situation thus far, but he needed to buy time until he himself could better approach this... Nell will enable Full Defense (AC +4) and move back to the spot I indicated earlier (if position is still the same, its 4 up and 4 left).
TelinArtho 01-26-06, 01:38 PM	Nell dodges away as best as he can - hoping to gain himself a positional advantage. As he does so - his opponent slams (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=346650) him in the back - forcing Nell to wince. As he sets up in his new position - he realizes that he has no clue where his opponent is anymore. Virgo, unfortunately, does - as he feels the tell-tale winds of attacks (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=346652) missing him from behind - and then the one before him as well - it succeeding in striking (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=346655) him once - testing the strength of his ribs. Virgo attempts to grab hold of the one before him, but can't seem to find it in the confusion of the invisibility. Current Status (ending round 4): Virgo 46/55, Invisible (ends 31), Concealing Amorpha (ends 6) - Flanked Nell 26/74, Force Screen (ends 11), Vigor (ended) Opponent 1 xx-44/xx, Invisible Opponent 2 xx/xx, Invisible Nell's up http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a180/TelinArtho/q17-loveofmurder-b.jpg
King Uther 01-26-06, 02:49 PM	Virgo tries again to grab the misty creature, now behind him. He pierces the invisible cloak (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=346745) , wrapping his hand around the wrist of the air (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=346747) . He then pins it to the ground(36 grapple check), rending its bones(7 damage).
TelinArtho 01-26-06, 02:56 PM	Just to make sure you understood what I had said - Nell moved away and he lost sight of the one he was facing. Then Virgo got attacked from both sides - because the one that was facing Nell has come after Virgo (since he's the real target...) So do you want to grapple the one that's been wounded or the other one?
King Uther 01-26-06, 05:13 PM	The wounded one. My hope is to make this 2 on 1 as fast as possible and limit their attacks.
TelinArtho 01-28-06, 01:17 AM	HEY HUAN! Where'd you go?
Huan 01-28-06, 09:17 AM	May I assume those are tall trees I just passed between? Taking out a powerstone with his own, Nell quickly downed the potion, restoring just a bit of his life. He cursed his unpreparedness for this scenario, but was far to shy away from the scenario. He hated his infuriatingly bad luck despite all this, and hoped it would not be the end of him. Draw/Manifest a powerstone of Vigor ML5 (+25 HP). To speed things up, some multi round stuff: Next Round shout/ask Virgo where the other target is (he'll likely tell me which side he's getting hit), and advance to aide Virgo while maintaining Full defense (+4 AC). If the monsters are mainly concerned with their main target of Virgo (who is also the only real threat here since I am missing all the time) like you say they are, then perhaps they won't be so concerned with me. Next Round, Defensively Attack the ungrappled one, (miss chance pass (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=348611)) Attack 12 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=348612) ... ugh, I'm having NO luck... :( . Next Round Attack (Miss (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=348614)).. if Nell is in decent health (above 25), then Attack again, (miss chance pass (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=348618)) [fumble] (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=348619) (ARGH!). If Nell is knocked down to 25 HP or less during this, I will butt in. Assuming the baddies are not laughing given how useless I've been so far and I'm in decent health, attack again, (miss chance pass) (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=348621) 27 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=348622) (42 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=348625) dmg).
King Uther 01-28-06, 03:23 PM	Virgo uses his size to gain advantage, crushing the life out of his opponent. He then proceeds to grab the other shifty foe, bringing him to the ground with a swift throat grab. Action: Virgo tries to grapple/kill the one he's already holding. Grapple check: 27 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=349026) Damage: 21 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=349026) If hedies, Virgo flurry/grapples the next target. Miss chance: Pass (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=349026) Touch attack: 28 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=349026) Grapple checks: 31; 43 Total Damage: 26 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=349026) Use the 31 to grapple and 12 damage if the 27 on the first bad guy was not enough.
TelinArtho 01-29-06, 03:46 PM	@Uther - how'd you get that +23 grapple check - you only have +19 listed on your sheet? Also, when making your grapple checks, make sure you subtract the appropriate amount for iterative attacks. Also, your damage is listing as 1d8+6, but on your sheet it is only 1d6+6. Nell works to recover some more health and moves towards Virgo. Virgo seems to be struggling with the air, but from his exclamation, he seems to be making progress (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=349858). Virgo could feel the being behind him attempting to strike him - but he didn't feel it connect beyond glances (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=349859) from his armor - so he smiled evilly. The being in Virgo's arms fought back, trying to reverse the grapple, but Virgo was able to keep (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=349860) it in check. Virgo finished (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=349861) off the one in his arms without further delay. Nell, called out to Virgo to tell him the location of the other attacker and receiving a reply, Nell moves up and starts to attack, however he is swiped (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=349862) across the chest. His swing tries to connect with his invisible target, but misses. [13 damage to Nell] The remaining opponent attacks (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=349864) Virgo and connects once (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=349863) with a glancing blow [6 damage] Virgo turns and tries to start a grapple with the remaining opponent and succeeds (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=349866). Virgo twists the creature about in his arms, hurting it greatly, while Nell tries his best to aid in some way - failing yet again. The invisible opponent continues to try to hurt Virgo, but its attempts fail (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=349867). Virgo continues to stretch his opponent beyond its limits (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=349868), Nell continues to futily try to hurt the invisible opponent. Virgo's opponent pulls (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=349871) back and manages to make Virgo's shoulder pop out of alignment (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=349872). [11 damage to Virgo] Virgo tries to finish it, and feels on his last pull the opponent fall (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=349874) limp. Final status: Virgo 35/55, Invisible (ended), Concealing Amorpha (ended) Nell 26/74, Force Screen (ended), Vigor (+12, ended) We need to move on, to keep up with the schedule, but I won't be posting again for a few hours. Although no bodies emerged from the dying forms - in fact they seemed to evaporate into thin air - Virgo found a peculiar remnant. Something which he had not seen in many years... a pendant of bronze and gold. It bore the crest of the house of Goodall - the same house of his former friend... a friend who had once betrayed him.
King Uther 01-29-06, 03:53 PM	I should have listed my 1pp Grip of Iron usage for the +4 to grapple. My bad about that. I think I was using my armor spikes instead of my unarmed. Another oops on that.
King Uther 01-29-06, 04:33 PM	Virgo stared at the pendant, his fiery gaze piercing the medallion, almost melting it. He grasped it hard, looking at his injured companion. "We cannot trust this to be fair. We are facing someone who should be dead. I killed him myself in a different time and place. It seems the dead have a penchant for haunting me. This time, Nell, I vow to put him in his grave for an eternity. When I first met Shaylynn again, I had a pull in my heart suggesting she was not the only one. Now I fear me meeting her was no accident, but him leading me to her to destroy me. Soon we will meet our enemy. Let us press on."
Huan 01-30-06, 10:10 AM	CLW Potions: 22 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=350569). HP: 48/74. Nell shrugged his shoulder, "Lead the way... we can't be careless and let them ambush us again, however. You can bet I want a bigger peice of them now, though, after what just happened." He grumbles, blatantly upset at his poor performance just now. He did not wish Virgo to think he was getting rusty after his absence from formal EHTC business. Evil as he was, he still had pride, and this was something he had to earn back now. "Leaving such obvious invitations? C'mon, it must be a trap."
TelinArtho 01-30-06, 11:59 AM	Updated the quest log. Verify for accuracy. Sorry to hold your hand here - but moving on to the location of the former house of Goodall... Virgo leads the way through a few miles of wilderness - afternoon swiftly approaching. Up ahead, the mansion of the once oppulent House of Goodall stands. Although in apparent disrepair - it has clearly been occupied in recent years - for the main gates to the complex are locked to get in. The complex bears an outer wall about 15ft high with a gate that is 15ft high with bars. Inside the gate, the entrance to the house is about 40ft away across open terrain.
Huan 01-30-06, 01:09 PM	"Well, well... looks like a housecall." He stuck a thumb to the locked gate, and said exagerratedly, "Shall we knock?"
King Uther 01-30-06, 04:41 PM	Virgo heals 12 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=350981) with a potion. Virgo walks to the gate. Sensing what lies beyond, he decides to prepare this time. (Virgo uses Dissolving Weapon on his Scythe and Armor spikes, and uses a 6pp Vigor) After mentally making himself aware, he goes to work. Instead of opening the gate, he decides to best bet to to lay all for the eyes to see. Before, Nell and Virgo were surprised. Believing there to be an ambush, Virgo decides to be the surprising one this time. He focuses all of his energy into his fists. With the intensity of his infernal anger festering in the air, it is not long before it becomes difficult to breath around the half-giant. Then, when the moment is right, Virgo launches his fists downwards, creating a controlled shockwave through the ground. At first, nothing happens, but as the energy springs forth through Virgo's hands the wall begins to sink inwards, much like an implosion. Within moments this building goes from a garrison to open season. I hope creative roleplay doesn't get us screwed.
TelinArtho 01-30-06, 05:01 PM	Not sure how you intended on breaking open the gate - but it wasn't overly strong - so I'll let it go... As the gate breaks apart to let them through, Virgo and Nell prepare for the sight beyond. Making a slow trek around the compound, blocked by the wall before, they can see a huge lizard with 8 heads marching about. At the breaking of the gate however, it instantly turns to face the intruders and sets itself in between them and the door. Nell notices that, around its feet, shards of ice seem to collect for no known reason. From the house above, a voice is heard: Yes Rodad... it is time to eat! [Initiative (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=351003) Virgo 21 Nell 7 Hydra 8
King Uther 01-30-06, 11:48 PM	Round 1: Virgo darts forward, launching a fiery bolt at the Hydra. Seeing the cold froth at its mouth, he deduces correctly in assuming its origin. Virgo laughs to himself, as the fire inside of him is all consuming. Releasing it in little bits was just a little too pleasureable. The flames engulf (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=351464) the Hydra, burning it immensely. The screech it lets out can be heard for miles. Action: Virgo uses Energy Ray in the 1st round, even if he has to move and use Hustle. Damage: 21 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=351479) Well, that was insanely low damage. Here's to hoping Nell does a bit better. Yeah, when dealing with characters that have "super" powers, I tend to be a little ambitious with roleplay elements I don't feel is terribly important to the story, like walls.
TelinArtho 01-31-06, 10:29 AM	The hydra strides forward 20ft closer (15ft away now) and each head breathes down ice shards, covering (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=351844) the duo over and over again. [Huan = 10/2 + 12 + 10 + 6 = 33] [Virgo = 13/2 + 9 + 14 + 11/2 = 34] Huan 15/74 Virgo 43/55 Hydra xx-31+xx/xx (Breath recharge ??) Nell is up.
Huan 01-31-06, 02:29 PM	"Damn thing..." Nell grumbled and he breaks off some of the ice off his armor. He then focused on the instense cold showered on him and synchonized his body temperature to rage with heat to offset the cold of the beast. Grabbing a stone from his pack, he gripped it in hand while dashing back from the monster's snapping heads, hoping the monster would not regain its second wind too quickly. Nell will move back 40 ft wile drawing an Energy Ray Powerstone, and manifest Specified Energy Adaptation (Cold) for cold resistance 10 for 60 minutes.
TelinArtho 01-31-06, 02:56 PM	You can't draw a powerstone for free during a move. Which do you want? the move or the powerstone in hand?
King Uther 01-31-06, 03:30 PM	You didn't take into account Virgo's 6pp Vigor. He should have 43 hp. Also, it doesn't say whether or not Cryohydras have the cold subtype. If so, the energy ray could've dealt an extra 50% damage. Virgo moves forward(provoking a single AoO for movement). Trying his best to dodge the maneuvering heads, he positions himself in position to strike with Dark Solstice. The adamantine scythe sinks into the Hydra's flesh (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=352159) , burning away its skin with the acid left upon the massive blade. (32 damage) "Nell, if we do not barrage this thing with attacks we will soon find our progress stopped. It regenerates, almost like when you fought the Pharoah! I can see its wounds healing even now."
Huan 01-31-06, 04:00 PM	Actually, the cryohydra does have a (Cold) tag next to it so it is a Cold subtype and take 50% more fire dmg. Ok, well, since I know it'll be at least one round before it uses its breaths again, I will attack last and move/guard vs cold this round, if that's all right with you. Last Round: (draw/ manifest Energy Ray) "Flammable and regenerative like the Pharoah ... Ugh, just hearing that bastard's name again makes my blood boil!" And boil Nell's blood did, as he channeled his hating fire into the palm of his hand and hurled the orb of dark flame at the beast. The black fire licked at its flesh (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=352190) and added to the burns founded by Virgo. Ugh! Not much luck this round either! ... 25 fire dmg to the Hydra last round This Round: (move plus guard) "Woah! Careful, Virgo... It may attmept to freeze us over any moment now..." He said as he kicked back while drawing Urami and preparing to provide mitigating support. Move back while drawing my bow, and manifest Specified Energy Adaptation (Cold) for cold resistance 10 for 60 minutes.
TelinArtho 01-31-06, 04:43 PM	I was under the impression that the cold subtype was supposed to be listed in the monster entry. Since I'm not sure - I'll give it to you though. Nell draws a powerstone and manifests it, and a gout of flame bursts and strikes the creature. Virgo moves in, dodging (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=352240) a bite or two on the way, and slices a deep gash in the beast. With only one target before it, the hydra bears (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=352251) down on Virgo, rending (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=352255) him from hither to thither. He falls to the ground, barely hanging onto life. 1d20+11-> [19,11] = (30) -hit 1d10+4-> [1,4] = (5) 1d20+11-> [12,11] = (23) -hit 1d10+4-> [2,4] = (6) 1d20+11-> [6,11] = (17) -miss 1d20+11-> [13,11] = (24) -hit 1d10+4-> [6,4] = (10) 1d20+11-> [20,11] = (31) -hit (possible crit: 29 - confirmed) 1d10+4-> [9,4] = (13) + (14) = (27) 1d20+11-> [5,11] = (16) -miss 1d20+11-> [2,11] = (13) -miss 1d20+11-> [7,11] = (18) -miss 4 hits, 1 crit; 48 damage Current Status: Huan 15/74 Virgo -5/55, dying Hydra xx-88+xx(x2)/xx (Breath recharge ??) (Nell is up - Virgo is dying. Nell - you are 20ft from it)
King Uther 02-01-06, 11:31 AM	I knew the risk. I was hoping for low hp so I could pull of some Empathic Transfer action for the win.
Huan 02-01-06, 06:29 PM	Nell saw his leader fall and leered at the beast. There were no more words to be said. Dropping his bow, he dashed forward and leapt through the maw of snapping serpentine heads while drawing his hungry, razor-edged blade. Slashing down with all his might in one swing he landed before a severly wounded beast. Nell will drop the bow, tumble in while drawing Onnen (Tumble 22 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=353113) vs DC 15: succeed) and attack with Deepcrystal and Psychic Weapon, Attack 24 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=353114) (39 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=353120) dmg)
TelinArtho 02-02-06, 12:26 AM	Nell tumbles in, and in one swing, cleaves the immense beast in two - narrowly dodging to the side as the heads started to come down on him, just as they had for Virgo. Quickly standing up fully, Nell sees the carnage done to his friend. Virgo lay on the ground, bleeding profusely. Nicely done - very close... now can Nell heal Virgo before Virgo expires???
Huan 02-02-06, 10:42 AM	Releived at the felling of the beast Nell hurried over to Virgo's side and planted Onnen ito the ground beside him. Kneeing down, Nell quickly set to work providing emergency First Aid to the injured man. Nell, a hardy man who was used to surviving harsh conditions thanks to his background in the desert, knew enough about medical patchwork to sufficiently prevent any further loss of life for Virgo. However, with a now-unconscious Virgo, and neither of them having a restorative potion between them, Nell thought hard about his few options... Nell performs First Aid on Virgo via a Heal check. Heal 15 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=353484) vs DC 15: succeed. (Now Virgo is stabilized). He'll also pick up his fallen items and regain focus. If it's fine by you, and since long quests are supposed to last 3 in-game weeks anyway, could Nell pick Virgo up, drag him to town, pay someone to heal him, then we come back? No resting would occur, just a payment of services.
TelinArtho 02-02-06, 10:51 AM	Yeah - that's fine - what do you want to pay for to heal him? CLW or Heal spell? :)
Huan 02-02-06, 11:19 AM	Hmm... better to spill one's coins than one's blood... I'll buy a heal spell for myself and Virgo (he'll compensate me). That's (11 CL x 6 lvl spell x 10) = 660 (from each of us) and we're both healed to full. Now magically revived and ready to pay back the trouble Virgo's past foe has delivered unto both of them, the two warrirors returned to the grounds that nearly overwhelmed them.Nell gripped Onnen tight in his hands as he prepared himself to confront this rather irritating, taunting foe. Before heading in the door, Nell will buff with a 5 pp Dissolving Weapon on Onnen, an ML5 Vigor Powerstone, a 1 pp Offensive Prescience, a 1 pp Offensive Precognition, a 1 pp Defensive Precognition, and an ML2 Force Screen Powerstone. PP: 2/21
King Uther 02-02-06, 12:07 PM	Virgo awakens, seeing Nell's face as he opens his eyes. He remembers the cryo-hydra blasting him with attacks, barely managing to get hit enough to fall unconscious. He forks over the money for his healing service. "Thank you my friend. I owe you a debt now. Now that my wounds are healed, and my anger boiling, we have a door to knock on as I remember. No one in that manor lives. Man.... woman.... child... they will all fall before the blade. Mercy will never enter my mind ever again. Shall we?" Virgo buffs himself with a powerstone of Expansion ML3, Vigor 2pp, and Biofeedback ML1, Force Screen ML1 right before going in the door. It is time for some killing. The manor was filled with innocents. As Nell blocked the only real exit, Virgo took delight in slaying as many of them as would stand before him. Most were clearly nobles of sorts, and all wearing the crest Virgo despised so much. After most of the men were dispatched, Virgo began to push the crowd into the big pool room. Mostly children and a few women, it was not difficult to use fear to coerce them ino the room. Nell then barred off the only door, and Virgo urged them to enter the water. It was then Virgo's anger flared the most. He went over the moment he saw Shaylynn's body lying on the ground. She did not deserve to die in the way she did. Justice would not be served today. Virgo was no so foolish as to assume his actions were justifiable by law in any way. He did not care. He would not feel guilty punishing the weak who chose to follow a man so cruel as to kill Virgo's lover over jealousy 2000 years ago. All of these people would die, and Virgo would smile as they did. He grabbed the edge of the concrete on the side of the pool. Jets of flame shot up from the ground, surrounding the pool. He then took his right hand, thrusting it into the water. The water begn to rapidly heat until boiling. The screams were a joyous chorus of death. Virgo hummed to the unison cry for help. Those that tried to escape were caught on fire, then tossed back into the water by a forceful jab from Onnen. Virgo realized that the skin boiling off of a living being was not something a mortal could normally stand to see. The fact that Nell could watch such a spectacle spoke highly of both his nature and his resolve. Nell was strong enough to be trusted, but Virgo already knew that. After a few minutes, the pool was so hot that the children's internal organs began to explode outwards. In less than 60 seconds, everyone was dead. The pool was a collage of water, blood, and pieces of organ floating on the top. The time for revenge was at hand. His enemy's house was gone, everyone in it dead. It would stop here..... Now I want to buff, instead of when I said before.
TelinArtho 02-02-06, 01:42 PM	I've updated the quest log now. Looks like you guys are a little over optimistic on your remaining PP - so check them versus my numbers and let me know if you can still buff with what you want.
Huan 02-02-06, 06:33 PM	Relishing the atmosphere of fear and death, and admiring a man of power in progress, Nell cooly observed the ballet of massacre in action. Wasting no time in slaying any foolhardy attempts to escape Virgo's long grasp, he kept his bloodied blade in hand, ready for the real intended victim. Nell's eyes flashed black, and gradually a black aura of energy emanated from him. His diluted hatred was being channeled now into power. In this trance he would not fight longer, strike harder, react faster, and feel less pain than he normally would. Onnen combusted suddenly, smoldering with gray-black flames akin to those cooly flowing along its wielder's body. Nell was ready for death. Nell's correct PP is 2/21. I will retain my buff sequence, but add a Potion of Bull's Strength and Tattoo of Biodfeedback to the end.
King Uther 02-02-06, 06:34 PM	I do have 3pp, and all I intend to use is 2 on Vigor. All the rest are powerstones. Let's go stab somebody.
TelinArtho 02-03-06, 12:35 PM	Stopping before the door to prepare themselves, Virgo can't help but wonder what has led to the events of the past few weeks. Why would his arch-enemy - former-friend come to him now and in this form? This hate that boils over him - consumes him in a blinding way that forces him to push the wonder aside. Death had to take priority. Bursting through the double doors of the private chambers of the Family Goodall - Virgo could see him instantly - 40ft from him - standing by the window - hands clasped behind his back. Almost in deep thought, Virgo thought to himself. As the door bursts open, he reacts calmly and with measure. Virgo my friend. It has been long years - hasn't it... a pity that things had to come down to this - but I had to get your attention somehow. Come - sit with me. And Victor Goodall motions to the table near him - a table with three chairs - one ornate and comfortable - the other two stiff and unforgiving. Up to you.
Huan 02-03-06, 01:42 PM	Three chairs? Nell thought to himself as outwardly his face revealed no change in emotion, ... he's ready for us. He's expected us and now he's set the scene.... His eyes attempted to remain casual as he passed them over the room, analyzing it for points of ambush or trap. Red flags went of on his mind that this was possibly a setup... or an unnecessary game, at least. The fact that the man was unfazed, perhaps diconnected, from the blood slaughter outside his door was intriguing to Nell. This man clearly saw enough blood in his time to be desensitized to it, or was cooly waiting a slaughter of his own. Either way his poker face did not wish to relinquish control. It was a character trait Nell despised to be subjected to. He would sooner remove the man's head from his well-pressed attire, but the ball was in Virgo's hands at the moment. He would sit if Virgo sat, but for now he waited for the large man to make a clear choice.
King Uther 02-03-06, 05:31 PM	Virgo hops onto his desk, removing what was upon it. Victor looks unsurprised while Virgo reverts to sitting Indian Style. Virgo wished to be in range of striking at any second. If Victor let his guard down, or even flinched, he would be visited by death. "Tell me your intentions. My instinct says to separate your soul from your body and devour it. What should stop me from giving you your fated end, old friend?" Virgo tried to force a laugh as if he was not contemplating the infinite ways death could be dealt. I'll try to write more tonight. I'm on my lunch break.
Huan 02-03-06, 06:26 PM	So be it, Virgo ... We shall wait but a while before his demise, Nell thought as he planted his blade down and remained standing. Both hands were on top of the hilt to the greatsword, so as to be ready for any dangers possibly presented.
TelinArtho 02-04-06, 02:41 PM	As Virgo approaches this long-time foe and friend - he is torn about his actions. Decimating him was still in the stars - but why would he invite them to sit and talk? What was his plan? With a trained eye - he knew something was wrong (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=355444). Nell felt something was wrong as well - but he attributed it to his instincts going haywire. Then - the figure of Victor spoke again. Virgo my friend. It has been long years - hasn't it... a pity that things had to come down to this - but I had to get your attention somehow. Come - sit with me. All at once, Virgo knew the ruse - but was too late! A wall of ice grew along the back of the room - blocking the entrance to the room. Confirming his suspicions - Virgo touched the figure with his scythe - and found it passed right through. Come now Virgo - you knew better than to walk in so open and prepared to talk... You should be getting the impression that he is taunting you... however - you cannot see him. The voice came from near the ceiling - 20ft above you.
King Uther 02-04-06, 03:04 PM	Virgo pulls out the powerstone, its psychic impressions clear to everyone. He begins to absorb its power, allowing the green energy within to transfer from it to himself. He then began to move, putting his feet on the wall, walking upwards. Action: Powerstone of Wall Walker, yo
Huan 02-04-06, 05:14 PM	":censored:" Nell muttered as he lightly kicked the edge of his blade, sending it upward into his waiting hands. He took a defensive stance, and waited for a more defined threat to present itself, though he knew the worst kinds were the ones that didn't present themselves but still made themselves known. Nell will assume Total Defense until initiative is rolled.
TelinArtho 02-05-06, 10:47 AM	(Victor makes a wall of Ice to block the entrance of the room) Virgo pulls a powerstone from his robes and Nell holds his sword in a defensive manner. [Initiative (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=356119)]: Virgo 6 Nell 23 Victor 10 (Invisible and above 20ft at last known) Nell is up. Virgo will be manifesting the wall walker on his initiative.
Huan 02-05-06, 06:51 PM	Nell noted the foe was somewhere above him, but that somewhere was beyond his reach of blade... for now. He allowed the black flame around him lighten upon themselves and give him enough control to move up into the air on his own will. Nell will draw/drink his potion of Fly.
TelinArtho 02-05-06, 09:38 PM	Okay - I'm good... Virgo manifests Wall Walker from the stone and makes it to the ceiling (20ft). Nell again...
Huan 02-05-06, 10:21 PM	Nell will be reactively listening always, btw. Levitating up, Nell approached the space where they last heard the voice. Not expecting to actually find their quarry there, he decided to probe it anywaty to be sure. With a hefty swing at the area, Nell swung,but his blade found nothing but mocking air, a common reaction to him nowadays. Nell will fly to the spot where they last heard the voice (20 ft up, I guess) and swing in that square, Attack (miss chance failed (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=356521))
TelinArtho 02-05-06, 10:42 PM	Nell seems to be unable to find the opponent - and instead finds himself attacked very suddenly. a barrage of attacks (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=356527) from a being he could barely describe as a cross between a human, a skeleton and a scorpion. The bite, claws (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=356529) and stinger cause him great harm (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=356532). (18-6=12 damage, 4 strength damage) Rolled damage for 1st claw - but it missed, so 3 damage is ignored, also crit doesn't confirm - so another 4 damage is dropped Virgo 55/55 Expansion, Vigor (+10 temp hp, ends 15), Biofeedback (ends 8), Force Screen (ends 9) Nell 74/74 Dissolving Weapon (Onnen), Vigor (+13 temp hp, ends 63), Offensive Prescience (ends 64), Offensive Precognition (ends 65), Defensive Precognition (ends 66), Force Screen (ends 17), Bull's Strength (ends 38), Biofeedback (ends 9), Poisoned (4 str damage, 2nd save at 10) Victor xxx/xxx; Invisibility (ended), Major Image (ended), Wall of Ice (ends ???)
King Uther 02-05-06, 11:44 PM	Virgo sees the malformed Victor, a mere shadow of his former self. He moves in, trying to grab him and force him to the ground. Virgo knew that if his grip was firm that Victor would die quite easily. He swiftly moved towards him(if possible), trying to get a grip upon him. Action: Touch Attack: 13 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=356591) Grapple: 34 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=356591) 6+19+5enlarge+4Grip of Iron Damage: 8 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=356591)
Huan 02-06-06, 09:59 PM	"Virgo you keep some damn ugly company, let me say," Nell scoffed, as he fought back the poison and counterattacked (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=357736), splitting past chitinous armor and soft flesh to exact revenge (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=357739) on the bold strike earlier. His forceful arc left a ribbon of black psionic blaze leftover from his mental fury channeled into the dark blade. Nell attacked with psyhic weapon and his last deepcrystal for 25 (41 dmg)
TelinArtho 02-07-06, 11:43 AM	Virgo reaches out to pull Victor in to his crushing arms - but the elusive creature-that-once-was-his-friend dodges away with ease, laughing at his ineptitude. Nell counters with a devastating strike to the vile creature's abdomen - cutting him deeply. The acid seems to affect it little, but the wound is still deep and terrible. Victor lays (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=358223) into Nell again, consistently beating against Nell's protective force screen - until the dreadful stinger comes to bear again. It comes in, but somehow - Nell manages to dodge to the side - as if he knew where it would strike before it did! Missed by 1... defensive precognition saves you... Current Status: Virgo 55/55 Expansion, Vigor (+10 temp hp, ends 15), Biofeedback (ends 8), Force Screen (ends 9) Nell 74/74 Dissolving Weapon (Onnen), Vigor (+13 temp hp, ends 63), Offensive Prescience (ends 64), Offensive Precognition (ends 65), Defensive Precognition (ends 66), Force Screen (ends 17), Bull's Strength (ends 38), Biofeedback (ends 9), Poisoned (4 str damage, 2nd save at 10) Victor xxx-24/xxx; Wall of Ice (ends ???) (I'll continue in a bit with Virgo trying to grapple and Nell attacking with Onnen unless you tell me otherwise)
Huan 02-07-06, 11:51 AM	Lashing voraciously with Onnen, his eyes burning dark black, Nell continued his offensive barrage... Nope, that's fine... Nell with continue to attack.
King Uther 02-07-06, 03:30 PM	Virgo leaps after Victor, knowing that with his strength this battle could end quickly. He reaches out, grabbing Victor with his massive fingers (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=358524) , bringing his body closer to crushing Victor's skull. Action: Touch: 18 Grapple: 38 Damage: 12
TelinArtho 02-07-06, 03:54 PM	Virgo succeeds in pulling the deranged form of Victor into his grasp (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=358554). (2 damage) Nell, seeing a great opportunity, lashes (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=358560) Onnen (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=358562) into Victor (2+3=5 damage) Victor laughs at Virgo for grappling with him and claws (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=358565) and bites and stings his way through Virgo (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=358568)'s grasp. However, the madman's laughs are cut short as he witnesses just how little damage he has done. Uther - Victor is fine with staying in the grapple at the moment, what is your intention for the next few rounds - so I can finish this up. Also, I realized I forgot to apply DR for Onnen's first hit - so damage is adjusted accordingly below. Current Status (Virgo's action will finish round 3): Virgo 55/55 Expansion, Vigor (+10 temp hp, ends 15), Biofeedback (ends 8), Force Screen (ends 9) Nell 74/74 Dissolving Weapon (Onnen), Vigor (+13 temp hp, ends 63), Offensive Prescience (ends 64), Offensive Precognition (ends 65), Defensive Precognition (ends 66), Force Screen (ends 17), Bull's Strength (ends 38), Biofeedback (ends 9), Poisoned (4 str damage, 2nd save at 10) Victor xxx-30/xxx; Wall of Ice (ends ???)
Huan 02-07-06, 08:06 PM	Just to make sure we're straight on this: Nell's Attack: +11 (5 BAB + 5 Enhanced Strength + 1 Wpn Enhancement + 1 Wpn Focus + 1 Insight - 2 Poison) Nell's Dmg: 2d6+7 (2d6 base + 1 wpn enhancement + 7 enhanced Str - 3 Poison + 2 Offensive Prescience) Nell held Onnen high. His black fire of hatred, which had been consuming him for the battle now, raged now with renewed intensity. He held back his head and let loose a thunderous, animalistic howl. In times of emotional instability like this, Virgo knew Nell was prone to let slip his inherent shifter traits and revert to more monstrous and terrible forms. As such the canines on Nell's sharpening jaws were elongated slowly past his lips. His white hair began to grown out more wild now, and to top it off the pupils of his eyes narrow to thin, predatory slits. Empowered by his bestial appearance, Nell rammed a blazing Onnen and held the blade with all his might as he tore a thick gash in the steel-like armor of the mutated Victor. The next 3 attacks for Nell: 1. Attack: [Natural 20 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=358777), 28 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=358817) to confirm], Dmg: 16 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=358777) + possible 17 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=358817) more dmg 2. Attack: [Natural 20 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=358777), 13 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=358817) to confirm], Dmg: 18 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=358777) + possible 10 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=358817) more dmg 3. Attack: 30 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=358777), Dmg: 12 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=358777) Dmg is corrected... I put in the wrong dmg by accident
King Uther 02-07-06, 11:47 PM	Virgo laughs at his old friend, knowing his confidence has gotten the better of him. Seeing Nell's visage turn from ordinary to demonic, he realizes that if he only holds the scorpionlike Victor in place Nell will cut through him like butter in but moments. He begins to try and crush as much of his exoskeleton as possible, hoping to break off some of his natural armor. Action: All here. (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=358964) Round 1: Flurry grapple pin then damage 40, 31 Damage: 10 on second Round 2: Grapple: 28; 37 Damage: 8, 10 Round 3: Grapple: 38; 30 Damage: 13; 9 Resist escaping pins: 42; 41; 47; 32; 33; 30; 32; 45; 36; 40 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=358965) His objective is to pin/cause little damage as he can.
TelinArtho 02-08-06, 10:59 AM	Actually Huan - you are a little off: 1d20+5 (bab) + 4 (str) -2 (poison) +1 wf +1 enh + 1 insight = 1d20+10 2d6+6 (str) - 3 (poison) + 1 enh +2 off pres = 2d6+6 It looks like you are treating your strength as 20, but it is only 18. Victor tries to keep Virgo from pinning him, but is unsucessful (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=359150). Virgo's triumph is evident, but at the same time - his inability to deal damage to his old friend is worrisome. Round 4 Nell brings down Onnen is a great arc and cleaves a chunk away from the pinned opponent. (corrected damage is 15+16=31-10=21+6=27) Victor tries to break out of the pin, but fails (automatic fail - Virgo rolled higher than he could achieve). Virgo continues to try to hold the pin, and Victor is unable to stop (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=359154) him. First attempt fails, second ties, but Virgo has higher modifier Current Status: Virgo 55/55 Expansion, Vigor (+10 temp hp, ends 15), Biofeedback (ends 8), Force Screen (ends 9) Nell 74/74 Dissolving Weapon (Onnen), Vigor (+13 temp hp, ends 63), Offensive Prescience (ends 64), Offensive Precognition (ends 65), Defensive Precognition (ends 66), Force Screen (ends 17), Bull's Strength (ends 38), Biofeedback (ends 9), Poisoned (4 str damage, 2nd save at 10) Victor xxx-57/xxx; Wall of Ice (ends ???) Round 5 Nell once again brings down Onnen onto the pinned Victor and just misses a major artery. [adjusted damage is 17-10=7+3=10] Victor tries to break out of the pin, but Virgo is just too strong (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=359156) for him. Virgo continues to try to hold Victor out of commission and succeeds (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=359157), but cannot cause him further harm (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=359158). Current Status: Virgo 55/55 Expansion, Vigor (+10 temp hp, ends 15), Biofeedback (ends 8), Force Screen (ends 9) Nell 74/74 Dissolving Weapon (Onnen), Vigor (+13 temp hp, ends 63), Offensive Prescience (ends 64), Offensive Precognition (ends 65), Defensive Precognition (ends 66), Force Screen (ends 17), Bull's Strength (ends 38), Biofeedback (ends 9), Poisoned (4 str damage, 2nd save at 10) Victor xxx-67/xxx; Wall of Ice (ends ???) Round 6 Nell slices down once more and connects, but only for a glancing blow. Adjusted damage (11-10=1+3=4) Victor tries to break the pin and just fails (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=359159) Virgo holds Victor back some more twisting (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=359166) the vile creature's arms in ways not meant to be comfortable. Current Status: Virgo 55/55 Expansion, Vigor (+10 temp hp, ends 15), Biofeedback (ends 8), Force Screen (ends 9) Nell 74/74 Dissolving Weapon (Onnen), Vigor (+13 temp hp, ends 63), Offensive Prescience (ends 64), Offensive Precognition (ends 65), Defensive Precognition (ends 66), Force Screen (ends 17), Bull's Strength (ends 38), Biofeedback (ends 9), Poisoned (4 str damage, 2nd save at 10) Victor xxx-71/xxx; Wall of Ice (ends ???) Round 7 Nell guides Onnen to his opponent's tough carapace - but the blade cuts only the protective coat - dealing nothing in the way of harm (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=359167). Edit in 2 damage that is in excess of DR Victor tries to break the pin, but cannot get out of Virgo's vice-like grip (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=359168). Virgo continues to hold down (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=359169) Victor. Current Status: Virgo 55/55 Expansion, Vigor (+10 temp hp, ends 15), Biofeedback (ends 8), Force Screen (ends 9) Nell 74/74 Dissolving Weapon (Onnen), Vigor (+13 temp hp, ends 63), Offensive Prescience (ends 64), Offensive Precognition (ends 65), Defensive Precognition (ends 66), Force Screen (ends 17), Bull's Strength (ends 38), Biofeedback (ends 9), Poisoned (4 str damage, 2nd save at 10) Victor xxx-73/xxx; Wall of Ice (ends ???) Round 8 Nell swings down Onnen, but misses completely (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=359170). Victor tries to break the pin, but continues to fail (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=359171). [Biofeedback ends] Virgo tries to hold down Victor and keeps (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=359172) his opponent's arms held. Current Status: Virgo 55/55 Expansion, Vigor (+10 temp hp, ends 15), Biofeedback (ended), Force Screen (ends 9) Nell 74/74 Dissolving Weapon (Onnen), Vigor (+13 temp hp, ends 63), Offensive Prescience (ends 64), Offensive Precognition (ends 65), Defensive Precognition (ends 66), Force Screen (ends 17), Bull's Strength (ends 38), Biofeedback (ends 9), Poisoned (4 str damage, 2nd save at 10) Victor xxx-73/xxx; Wall of Ice (ends ???) Round 9 (coming) Figured I'd stop for a breather in case tactics want to change once Grip of Iron ends and the poison kicks in once more. I'll continue shortly.
TelinArtho 02-08-06, 12:20 PM	Round 9 [Biofeedback on Nell ends] Nell attacks the demented Victor, but he curses (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=359205) as Onnen misses again. Victor tries to break the pin on him, but he simply can't get an edge in (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=359209). [Force Screen, Grip of Iron End] Virgo feels his force screen and superior grappling ability wane, but he tries to keep the pin up - hoping that Nell can take full advantage - and he manages to keep Victor pinned (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=359211). Current Status: Virgo 55/55 Expansion, Vigor (+10 temp hp, ends 15), Force Screen (ended), Grip of Iron (ended) Nell 74/74 Dissolving Weapon (Onnen), Vigor (+13 temp hp, ends 63), Offensive Prescience (ends 64), Offensive Precognition (ends 65), Defensive Precognition (ends 66), Force Screen (ends 17), Bull's Strength (ends 38), Biofeedback (ended), Poisoned (4 str damage, 2nd save at 10) Victor xxx-73/xxx; Wall of Ice (ends ???) Round 10 Nell swings Onnen down at the pinned Victor, and cuts him in the abdomen (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=359216). [6+3=9 damage after DR] As his swing finishes, he feels the effects of the poison draining him once more. It overwhelms (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=359219) him and he feels his strength sapped away more than he cares to admit. [9 strength damage] Victor tries to break free of the pin, but Virgo is just too strong (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=359220) for him. Virgo struggles to maintain the pin (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=359899) but Victor manages to hold him back. Current Status: Virgo 55/55 Expansion, Vigor (+10 temp hp, ends 15) Nell 74/74 Dissolving Weapon (Onnen), Vigor (+13 temp hp, ends 63), Offensive Prescience (ends 64), Offensive Precognition (ends 65), Defensive Precognition (ends 66), Force Screen (ends 17), Bull's Strength (ends 38), Poisoned (13 str damage) Victor xxx-82/xxx; Wall of Ice (ends ???) Pausing to make sure I've got all current stats correct
TelinArtho 02-08-06, 12:27 PM	@Huan - looks like Nell is just under 50lbs worth of equipment weight - so he is considered heavily encumbered until he drops some equipment or until he is able to recover some of his abilities.
Huan 02-09-06, 01:10 PM	So... Nell has Str 9 now... (man, no luck). Keep the powerstones of Vigor in my pocket, but dump everything else in the backpack down onto the floor to lighten the load... then keep swinging. My Attack should be +7 and dmg still 2d6 + 2.
TelinArtho 02-09-06, 01:17 PM	Actually - he has 5str - 4 damage from the original failed poison and another 9 from the 2ndary one...
Huan 02-09-06, 02:45 PM	18 Str natural + 4 enhancement (Bull's Strength) - 13 Poison = 9. In fact, now that I look back, you've forgotten the Bull's Strength the entire time (at times, so have I :P ). Here is the correct dmg that should have been dealt: Rd Incorrect -> Correct 1. 41 -> 44 2. [correct dmg] 3. 16 -> 19 4. 31 -> 37 5. 17 -> 20 6. 11 -> 14 7. 9 -> 12 8. [fumble] 9. [fumble] 10. 16 -> 19 Since dmg reduction has already been taken care of of by you, there is still the fact Nell actually dealt 23 more dmg.
TelinArtho 02-09-06, 02:57 PM	Ah - I see I missed that and your tattoo of Biofeedback. Let me adjust things accordingly... sorry about that.
TelinArtho 02-09-06, 03:20 PM	Okay - now I have finished editting in the errors on damage - much closer to the end. I'll write up the last few rounds in a minute - if something changes, I'll pause then.
TelinArtho 02-09-06, 03:53 PM	Apparently I forgot to roll for Virgo's attempts to pin Victor in round 10 - editted above and ironically - he failed. So the following roll from Nell is against a grappled Victor - not a pinned one... Round 11 Nell continues to attack the grappled (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=359898) Victor, but Onnen seems afraid to strike him. Victor takes his opportunity to hopefully weaken his foe and attacks him viciously (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=359901) and tears some flesh (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=359903) from his skin. Virgo chides himself for letting the attacks in and tries to reestablish (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=359905) the pin - but fails. Victor laughs loudly at his former-friend's failure - despite death lurking on his own doorstep. Current Status: Virgo 47/55 Expansion, Vigor (ended) Nell 74/74 Dissolving Weapon (Onnen), Vigor (+13 temp hp, ends 63), Offensive Prescience (ends 64), Offensive Precognition (ends 65), Defensive Precognition (ends 66), Force Screen (ends 17), Bull's Strength (ends 38), Poisoned (13 str damage) Victor xxx-82/xxx; Wall of Ice (ends ???) Round 12 Nell stares in amazement as Onnen (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=359907) misses again. Victor continues his assault on Virgo, clawing (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=359911) some more flesh away - leaving him bleeding (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=359914). Virgo tries to reestablish the pin and succeeds (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=359915). He continues to press the limits of his opponent's limbs - but Victor seems little harmed by it. Current Status: Virgo 37/55 Expansion Nell 74/74 Dissolving Weapon (Onnen), Vigor (+13 temp hp, ends 63), Offensive Prescience (ends 64), Offensive Precognition (ends 65), Defensive Precognition (ends 66), Force Screen (ends 17), Bull's Strength (ends 38), Poisoned (13 str damage) Victor xxx-82/xxx; Wall of Ice (ends ???) Round 13 Nell cheers in triumph as Onnen (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=359944) bites into Victor - but curses as he sees the wound close up immediately. Victor tries to break the pin, but Virgo is too strong (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=359947) for him. Virgo tries to maintain the pin, but curses (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=359949) when Victor slips out of it. Current Status: Virgo 37/55 Expansion Nell 74/74 Dissolving Weapon (Onnen), Vigor (+13 temp hp, ends 63), Offensive Prescience (ends 64), Offensive Precognition (ends 65), Defensive Precognition (ends 66), Force Screen (ends 17), Bull's Strength (ends 38), Poisoned (13 str damage) Victor xxx-82/xxx; Wall of Ice (ends ???) Round 14 Nell slices Onnen (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=359959) through Victor's back (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=359970) but the great sword nicks a piece of carapace and is unable to damage him further. Victor takes advantage again of Virgo's relaxed grip and attacks him some more, plunging his teeth, claws and stinger (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=359971) into Virgo. Virgo feels the vile poison (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=359972) enter his body, but he fights it off with a shake of his head. Virgo tries to reestablish the pin and succeeds (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=359975). Current Status: Virgo 20/55 Expansion Nell 74/74 Dissolving Weapon (Onnen), Vigor (+13 temp hp, ends 63), Offensive Prescience (ends 64), Offensive Precognition (ends 65), Defensive Precognition (ends 66), Force Screen (ends 17), Bull's Strength (ends 38), Poisoned (13 str damage) Victor xxx-82/xxx; Wall of Ice (ends ???) Round 15 Nell follows up his prior swing with another - and cuts (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=359977) along Victor's back a devastating wound (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=359978), Victor, knowing the end is near, tries to get out of the pin once more and to break Virgo's hold and amazingly succeeds! (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=359979) Current Status: Virgo 20/55 Expansion Nell 74/74 Dissolving Weapon (Onnen), Vigor (+13 temp hp, ends 63), Offensive Prescience (ends 64), Offensive Precognition (ends 65), Defensive Precognition (ends 66), Force Screen (ends 17), Bull's Strength (ends 38), Poisoned (13 str damage) Victor xxx-93/xxx; Wall of Ice (ends ???) Wow - 93 damage and he finally manages to not only break the pin but also the grapple! Virgo - what's your action? He's still right next to you and your scythe is on the floor...
King Uther 02-09-06, 04:56 PM	Virgo pulls from his back another scythe(deepcrystal), and decides to end this battle with his old friend. He lifts it above him, dropping it down upon the beast. Action: Attack: 16 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=360022) , a miss
Huan 02-14-06, 06:14 PM	Umm... just in case we're not done here just yet... Next 10 attacks from Nell: 1: Attack: 22; Dmg: 9 -> 0 2: Attack: 25; Dmg: 10 -> 0 3: Attack: 25; Dmg: 10 -> 0 4: Attack: 22; Dmg: 13 -> 3 5: Attack: [natural 20]; Dmg: 9 -> 0 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=364481) (confirm crit: 14 ... never mind) (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=364482) Next 5 attacks... nvr mind... (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=364484)
King Uther 02-15-06, 01:58 AM	Virgo's goal is to pin again. It is metagame, but if he is pinned during the crit possibility, a 14 turns to an 18 vs a loss of Dex enemy. I basically do not want him to have al of his attacks. First rolls here. (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=364747) Touch: 19, 16 Grapple: 29, 25 Further grapples: (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=364748) 39, 34, 44, 42, 34, 42, 35, 28, 26, 43 Damages: 9, 10, 15, 9, 10 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=364749) Further damages: 10, 11, 8, 10, 12 (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=364749)