Game Thread

[essyx]

If Jannys doen't mind I'll take first watch. Tronja isn't going anywhere so I'll take her with me. Instead of hunting for a meal, we're going to set some perimeter traps in a 100 foot radius around the camp. They're designed to alert us if anything approaches us. Like lions. We'll do the best we can in two hours. Did I spot any tracks from my previous roll?

Spot: 2+(d20=1)= 3... I guess I'm too busy working with Tronja on the traps to look for anything.

"And who said I couldn't magic up some food?" <spell=Goodberries> "Here, enough to share, plus for the animals besides. And there must be a tributary near here for the river we just passed. Next morning, when we find one, we can leave the path and let the horses drink their fill... well almost. We don't want them to founder."

"Now, as to the guard duties, I'd be happy to watcj Tronja here, and keep the campsite tidy of all enemies. Typhon, I think we'll get along together fine."

Pulling out a small item, she focuses for a second, then a large nest forms from it. Made of twigs and shiny stuff, it seems to becon all the Ravens in the area.

Kaughing to her their thanks, she nods, then kaughs to one in particular. It rustles it's feathers, then hops out of the nest, and walks over to her. After a few moments, it flies back up into the air. Adara changes back to Raven form again (3rd time today DM) and vanishes into the dark.

(Private email coming your way, DM)

[Ribe]

[quote=Vimachipal;7278]I will stay around the camp, where the horses and people are. If Sorrel wants to walk further I'll keep an eye on him.



Sorrel goes to sleep after getting food in his belly.

When it is time for his watch he says "Thank you for waking me. I will take over for you. Enjoy your sleep."

"Good evening Vi. I am going to sit and rest by the fire where I can see the whole camp."

Sorrel will make sure that our friend is still with us and quietly sit through his watch. He will get up once and a while to walk near his sleeping companions and make sure there is nothing near them.

Spot 3 (4) = 7
Listen 1 (14) = 15

[Anaesthesia]

I can cast Create Food and Water..I don't mind switching watches with you Typhon..

[Ed Zachary]

With the spells cast by Adara an Jannys the party can go to sleep with a full belly. That made grumpy Typhon very happy, considering that he didn't catch anything to cook.

Half way into their watch Sorrel and Vi heard one of Tronja's traps go off. Vi can barely make out a humanoid head about 150 off into the woods, away from the grassy meadow you were traveling in. Someone is hiding behind a large tree, spying on your camp. I will assume that Vi casts a Message spell and tries to communicate with Sorrel what she sees, but Sorrel can't see it yet.

Sorrel and Vi, what do you do?

[Vimachipal]

I alert Sorrel to what I see and where it is, then cast EVARDS BLACK TENTACLES centered on that spot (20 foot radius). I walk up to it and demand that it surrenders to Sorrel immediately. If it doesn't surrender and looks like a threat I'll cast PHANTASMAL KILLER. I can also cast DAZE, MAGIC MISSILE, ACID ARROW and FIREBALL.

Knowledge/Nature: 8+(d20=12)=20

[Ed Zachary]

Once you cast Evard's... Vi and Sorrel notice there are two of them. "Them" are humanoids with large lion's bodies, and they are fighting the tentacles. Both are making headway in escaping the tentacles and show no signs of surrender. Your Phantasmal Killer spell kills one, and the other is about to escape.

Do you want to cast more spells?

What is Sorrel doing?

Is anyone going to wake the rest of the party?

[Ribe]

I alert Sorrel to what I see and where it is, then cast EVARDS BLACK TENTACLES centered on that spot (20 foot radius). I walk up to it and demand that it surrenders to Sorrel immediately. If it doesn't surrender and looks like a threat I'll cast PHANTASMAL KILLER. I can also cast DAZE, MAGIC MISSILE, ACID ARROW and FIREBALL.

Knowledge/Nature: 8+(d20=12)=20

Sorrel Yells "Everyone up we have a possible enemy here."

Fast action intimidate aura.

Intimidate rolled 12 +2+9= 23

Walking up flexing his muscles and pounding his sword against his shield loudly. "Tell me why you are here and you may live!!"

[Ed Zachary]

Walking up flexing his muscles and pounding his sword against his shield loudly. "Tell me why you are here and you may live!!"

They were very angry, now the surving one is extremely angry. You see two more appoaching from the distance (about a quarter mile).


After a moment there are now seven of these creatures struggling in the tentacles. Since they're all moving in the exact same manner, you figure that six are duplicate images, but you'r not sure which is the real one.

Both Sorrel and Vi are walking toward the creatures and are now 60 feet away.

The rest of the party wakes up, and can react as they choose to Sorrel's noise.

[The Wandering Bard]

I jump up out of my gear.

Crap, can't a man get sleep around here? Ah Lets do this than.

I pull out my trident and my staff and climb onto the staff. and fly off towards the screams and shouts.

When I reach the area.
Knowledge roll Nature (14+7)=21
knowledge roll Arcana (3+7)=11

Search (11+6)=17
Spot roll for seeing the other creatures (11+3)=14

[Ghezryln]

As soon as I wake up I sprint to the scene of the noise. Since I sleep in my clothes and fight with my bare hands I'm always ready.

[Ed Zachary]

Current Round:

Sorrel & Vi: You are now 60 feet from the creature, which is almost free of the tentacles and is extremely angry. It has created a number of images, so you don’t know which is which. The other creature is dead. Sorrel noticed two more off in the distance. Both of you can take an action this round.

Adara, Ghezryln, Jannys, Kadion, Semaria & Typhon: The six of you were just woken up by Sorrel. You can’t do anything this round, but next round you can either move toward the battle (but not join), fire an arrow, or cast a spell.

Next Round Initiative:

Ghezryln: 7+(d20=17)=24
Semaria: 2+(d20=17)=19
Creature: 3+(d20=12)=15
Jannys: 2+(d20=12)=14
Tronja: 5+(d20=8)=13
Adara: 3+(d20=10)=13
Kadion: 3+(d20=10)=13
Sorrel: 2+(d20=7)=09
Vimachipal: 3+(d20=5)=08
Typhon: 2+(d20=1)=03

[Ed Zachary]

When I reach the area.
Knowledge roll Nature (14+7)=21
knowledge roll Arcana (3+7)=11

You will recognize the creature as a Lamia (when you get there).

Search (11+6)=17
Spot roll for seeing the other creatures (11+3)=14

When you get there, you can't miss it!

[Vimachipal]

I cast my last PHANTASMAL Killer this round.

If anything is still alive I'll cast three MAGIC MISSILE spells.

MM #1: 4(d4+1)=16
MM #2: 4(d4+1)=14
MM #3: 4(d4+1)=13

[Semaria]

I'm going to stay at the camp and watch Tronja.

I'm hanging back from this fight, and I can heal the wounded afterward a little.

[Anaesthesia]

I'm going to Summon undead 2 (via spell compendium... page 215), according to the spell, I can pick one from the 2nd level list and two from the 1st level list.

Meh... I pick: 2 Human warrior Skeletons (MM 226); and 1 bugbear zombie (MM 267).

This will also use up my Command Undead thingy.

[Typhon]

Damn, next time I want to roll my own initiative.

I see 7 creatures, so I'm going to fire arrows at two of them while walking toward them:

Attack: 10+(d20=19)... Damage: 6+(d8=3)=9
Attack: 5+(d20=3)... nevermind

[Ed Zachary]

Next Round:

Creature: Charges Vi and hits her twice, for 5 and 6 points with a dagger.

Jannys: You summon two undead that appear 30 feet in front of you. They can attack next round.

Adara: You cast your spel on Vi.

Kadion: An area effect spell will hit party members, are you sure you want to do that?

Sorrel: I need your actions last round and this round. Do you charge into battle or use a ranged attack?

Vi: Roll concentration to get off your spell, then make two saving throws vs Fortitude [DC=15].

Typhon: Both arrows pass through an image, and those two images disappear (four images + creature left). You may fire again this round.

Gezryln is charging into battle, while Semaria and Tronja are staying back.

[Anaesthesia]

They move into battle.

[Vimachipal]

Vi: Roll concentration to get off your spell, then make two saving throws vs Fortitude [DC=15].

Concentration: 10+(d20+9)=19, DC=?
Fortitude: 2+(d20=8)=10, DC=15
Fortitude: 2+(d20=12)=14, DC=15

Am I dead?

[The Wandering Bard]

I guide the staff up 20 ft. in the air. Than When I reach the battle, I cast sound burst on the largest group of creatures, aiming it away from any of my allies in combat.

Concentration check 14+0=14
ride check (10+11)=21

Please let me know how many of the creatures I hit. Also How much I know of the Lamia ( do I know everything from the MM or what?)

[Ed Zachary]

Concentration: 10+(d20+9)=19, DC=?
Fortitude: 2+(d20=8)=10, DC=15
Fortitude: 2+(d20=12)=14, DC=15

Am I dead?

The concentration for taking a hit in mele while casting a spell is DC=20, so the Magic Missile spell doesn't go off.

The party sees you take two hits with a dagger, then fall down. You have a PM.

Walking up flexing his muscles and pounding his sword against his shield loudly.

You can take your full attack against the creature for the past round it attacked Vi, or another action if you choose.

Sorrel has another action this round.

[essyx]

Coming up, I see Vi critically wounded.

My first action is to land just behind her, but up in the trees. <Cure Serious on VI>

My next thought is to try to figure out this thing's weakness, and what it exactly is.

Know/Nature - 13 + 9 =22
Listen - 17 + 7 =24
Spellcraft - 9 + 3 =12
Sense Motive - 20(!) + 4 =24

[Ghezryln]

Since Ghezryln will get there first he will do a Tedy Bruschi on the creature. I'm going to put my shoulders into its torso and grapple with it.

Grapple/Grab: 10+(d20=18)=28

Fists of Fury: 12/12+(d20=6/4)=18/16
Damage: 4+(d8=2/6)=6/10

[Ed Zachary]

My first action is to land just behind her, but up in the trees. <Cure Serious on VI>

You cast the spell (touch required) on Vi, she is still down.

My next thought is to try to figure out this thing's weakness, and what it exactly is.

1) Know/Nature - 13 + 9 =22
2) Listen - 17 + 7 =24
3) Spellcraft - 9 + 3 =12
4) Sense Motive - 20(!) + 4 =24

1) The two creatures are Lamia, both are male.
2) It is growling and snarling, Sorrel is yelling, Ghezryln's tackle made a thud.
3) After Vi's failed Magic Missile, no spells are being cast.
4) It's extremely angry and wants to tear Vi apart limb by limb. It's not really interested in Ghezryln or Sorrel, but will fight whomever is close by. It wants to get at Vi's lifeless body and do more damage.

[Ed Zachary]

Since Ghezryln will get there first he will do a Tedy Bruschi on the creature. I'm going to put my shoulders into its torso and grapple with it.

Grapple/Grab: 10+(d20=18)=28

Fists of Fury: 12/12+(d20=6/4)=18/16
Damage: 4+(d8=2/6)=6/10

You make an ESPN highlight reel tackle and maintain a grapple with it.

The bad news is that you take 7 points of damage and must make a Fortitude save, DC=15.

See posts #511 and #517 for the updates for this round and last.

[Ghezryln]

The bad news is that you take 7 points of damage and must make a Fortitude save, DC=15.

Fort Save: 6+(d2=18)=24

[Typhon]

If there are more of these creatures charging from the distance I'm going to run out and meet their charge... great sword in hand!

[The Wandering Bard]

I notice that my companions might be effected by my spell. So I change to Bone Fiddle. Which I aim at one of the Lamia not in combat.

Concentration (14+0)=14
Ride Chech (6+11)=17

[Ed Zachary]

I guide the staff up 20 ft. in the air. Then When I reach the battle, I cast Bonefiddle on the creature.

There are two Lamias nearby. One was killed and is in the patch of black tentacles, one is fighting Vi, Sorrel & Ghezryln. There are two or more charging from 1/4 mile away. You hear music coming from the creature that is fighting.

How much I know of the Lamia ( do I know everything from the MM or what?)

You know they are cenatur-like creatures with the body of a lion, and very evil. You know they have magical abilities, and have heard a few wild rumors (use your imagination).

[The Wandering Bard]

BONE FIDDLE
Necromancy
Level: Bard 2, sorcerer/wizard 2
Components: V, S
Casting Time: 1 standard action
Range: Close (25 ft. + 5 ft./2 levels)
Target: One alive creature
Duration: 1 round/level
Saving Throw: Fortitude negates
Spell Resistance: Yes

You rub your middle finger across your
thumb like a bow against a fiddle while
simultaneously humming a discordant
tune under your breath. Nearby, you see a
translucent bone-white fiddle bow appear
and sink into the flesh of your target. It
begins sawing, as if playing your target
like a fiddle.

You call up a ghostly fiddle bow in the
air above the targeted creature. This
bow immediately descends into the
target body and begins to saw back and
forth against its skeleton. Although
the music produced is eerily beautiful,
it causes intense pain and anguish in
the victim. Each round on its turn, the
victim must make a Fortitude save or
take 3d6 points of sonic damage and a
–20 penalty on Move Silently checks.
A successful save negates the damage
and ends the spell. The spell's effects
continue even if the subject moves so
that you no longer have line of sight or
line of effect to it.


here you go I hope this helps ;)

[Semaria]

I drop my trident and run over to Vi.

Next round I'll cast Neutralize Poison.

[Ed Zachary]

Sorrel (last two rounds): I didn't want to get too far ahead, so allow me to guess at you actions. If you want to change them please let me know.
- When the Lamia was struggling to get out of the black tentacles you fired your breath weapon at it, hitting it with a line of electricity for (3d6) points of damage.
- After if broke free and attacked Vi you hit it with your Flaming Mace for 8 points of bludgeoning damage and three points of fire damage.

Lamia: Sorrel hit it with some electricity, then with his flaming mace. It knocked down Vi after her Phantasmal Killer spell had no effect and her Magic Missile misfired. Then it was tackled by Ghezryln and they started grappling. As they grappled, music started resonating from its body.

Vi: You are out cold, despite that Adara just headed you. Semaria is running toward you.

Adara: You are sitting on a tree branch near the combat in bird for.

Ghezryln: You are grappling with the Lamia.

Jannys: Your two undead creatures will be in melee this round, roll attacks and damage. You can cast another spell or attack.

Kadion: You are flying 20 feet overhead.

Semaria: You run to Vi, you can cast Neutralize Poison at the end of this round.

Sorrel: You are in combat with the Lamia, do you wish to hit it again with your mace?

Typhon: You are at the combat area, you keep running sword in hand toward the other Lamias charging your position.

Off in the distance: The party can see ten more Lamias charging them. They are female and larger than the two males. They are all armed with Tridents. There is also a large Green Dragon flying over the Lamias. They will reach your position in two rounds.

Next Round Initiative:
Ghezryln: 7+(d20=17)=24
Semaria: 2+(d20=17)=19
Lamia: 3+(d20=12)=15
Jannys: 2+(d20=12)=14
Tronja: 5+(d20=8)=13
Adara: 3+(d20=10)=13
Kadion: 3+(d20=10)=13
Sorrel: 2+(d20=7)=09
Vimachipal: 3+(d20=5)=08
Typhon: 2+(d20=1)=03

[Ghezryln]

I maintain my grapple as long as I can.

Fists of Fury: 12/12+(d20=9/16)=21/28
Damage: 4+(d8=6/5)=10/9

[Typhon]

As I charge into battle against the wave of Lamias I work myself into a Rage!

[Ed Zachary]

I maintain my grapple as long as I can.

Fists of Fury: 12/12+(d20=9/16)=21/28
Damage: 4+(d8=6/5)=10/9

This time you take 8 points of damage, and make another Fortitude save [DC=15].

Note: The music is still playing from the Lamia.

[The Wandering Bard]

I cast bone fiddle on the Creater of the Music if possible.

Listen roll. 12+3=15
Spot roll. 9+3=11 to find the source of the music.

[Ed Zachary]

I cast bone fiddle on the Creater of the Music if possible.

That would be yourself... your spell is still going inside the Lamia!

I know you're in a big rush to get to the airport now, so I'll help you out a bit. Kadion figures that the best thing to do would be to follow Typhon into battle against the next wave of Lamias.

[Ghezryln]

The situation is grim and the party is desperately fending off a suicide wave of ferrocious attackers. But Ghezryln is kicking Lamia ass all over the place. Without his Flying Fists of Fast Fury the party would surely fall to its doom...

This time you take 8 points of damage, and make another Fortitude save [DC=15].

Never fear, Ghezryln is here!

Fort Save: 6+(d20=1)=7

[Anaesthesia]

Bugbear Zombie- Attack (Mornignstar):21 Damage:6
Human warrior Skeleton-Attack (Scimitar):14 Damage:6

And casting..Prayer (in PHB, allies get +1 on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks and the guy we're fighting gets -1 on all those)

[Ed Zachary]

Oops... Ghezryln drops after being stabbed by the Lamia's deadly dagger.

Fortunately the Lamia isn't looking that well right now.

[essyx]

You make an ESPN highlight reel tackle and maintain a grapple with it.

The bad news is that you take 7 points of damage and must make a Fortitude save, DC=15.

See posts #511 and #517 for the updates for this round and last.
OOC: I'm a big fan of Bruschi, but that seems about accurate for a Bruschi tackle....

[essyx]

Lamia: Sorrel hit it with some electricity, then with his flaming mace. It knocked down Vi after her Phantasmal Killer spell had no effect and her Magic Missile misfired. Then it was tackled by Ghezryln and they started grappling. As they grappled, music started resonating from its body.

Vi: You are out cold, despite that Adara just headed you. Semaria is running toward you.

Adara: You are sitting on a tree branch near the combat in bird form.

Off in the distance: The party can see ten more Lamias charging them. They are female and larger than the two males. They are all armed with Tridents. There is also a large Green Dragon flying over the Lamias. They will reach your position in two rounds.

Next Round Initiative:
Ghezryln: 7+(d20=17)=24
Semaria: 2+(d20=17)=19
Lamia: 3+(d20=12)=15
Jannys: 2+(d20=12)=14
Tronja: 5+(d20=8)=13
Adara: 3+(d20=10)=13
Kadion: 3+(d20=10)=13
Sorrel: 2+(d20=7)=09
Vimachipal: 3+(d20=5)=08
Typhon: 2+(d20=1)=03

CRAP CRAP CRAP CRAP!!!

Adara does some quxick internal struggling, then makes a decision. Flapping to the ground nearest VI, she turns into the most adaptable animal she knows, that can carry her form (bear, or some such) and picks her up, running for the wagon.

<Follow up spells include (at Lamias)Entangle, Quench, Spike Stones, summon swarm, as well as Flash, and (on Vi & friends) Cure Serious, obscuring mist, and (on dragon, if lands or not, depending) soften earth and stone... maybe gust of wind>

[Ed Zachary]

CRAP CRAP CRAP CRAP!!!

Adara does some quick internal struggling, then makes a decision. Flapping to the ground nearest VI, she turns into the most adaptable animal she knows, that can carry her form (bear, or some such) and picks her up, running for the wagon.

<Follow up spells include (at Lamias) Entangle, Quench, Spike Stones, summon swarm, as well as Flash, and (on Vi & friends) Cure Serious, obscuring mist, and (on dragon, if lands or not, depending) soften earth and stone... maybe gust of wind>

After Semaria casts Neutralize Poison on Vimachipal, she starts to come around but is still quite groggy. However Ghezryln is now down and out of it. You as a bear can carry both back to the relative safety of the wagon.

You have two or three rounds until the horde of Lamias are upon your present position.

[Ribe]

[quote=Ed Zachary;7354]Sorrel (last two rounds): I didn't want to get too far ahead, so allow me to guess at you actions. If you want to change them please let me know.
- When the Lamia was struggling to get out of the black tentacles you fired your breath weapon at it, hitting it with a line of electricity for (3d6) points of damage.
- After if broke free and attacked Vi you hit it with your Flaming Mace for 8 points of bludgeoning damage and three points of fire damage.

Great Job DM I would have done those things. Just adding two things that should make a bit of difference.

Sorrel has an blue aura spread out around him and all of his friends.
"Protect my friends"
Damage Reduction 2.

Upon seeing Vi get hit Sorrel says "My God Vi. Heal her please."
Another aura goes out and spreads around everyone. This one is a bright white one and then fades.

Heal 2 points per turn if under half hit points.

"Die vile creature." Swinging with all his might he swings wide.
It is obvious by his face that he is concerned with Vi.
"Get her to safety. "
3+10 =13.

[Semaria]

I'm going to stay near the battle front, I can still cast two Cure Light Wounds (5+d8) and three Cure Minor Wounds (one point).

The round before the Lamias arrive I'll cast Fly on myself, which is my third level domain spell. After that I still have Dimension Door, which is my fourth level domain spell.

[Ed Zachary]

Sorrel has an blue aura spread out around him and all of his friends.
"Protect my friends"
Damage Reduction 2.Upon seeing Vi get hit Sorrel says "My God Vi. Heal her please."
Another aura goes out and spreads around everyone. This one is a bright white one and then fades.

Heal 2 points per turn if under half hit points."Die vile creature." Swinging with all his might he swings wide.
It is obvious by his face that he is concerned with Vi.
"Get her to safety. "
3+10 =13.

It wasn't weapon damage that did in Vi and Ghezryln, it was poison.

Your swing missed the Lamia, now it looks at you with anger in its eyes. Sorrel, make a save vs Will, [DC=15].

.

Out of the corner of your eye you see a black cloaked and hooded creature run by you and bury a weapon into the Lamia. The Lamia dies, but you still need to make that save. You don't know who the newcomer is.

.

Moments later the stranger drops its hood... it's Tronja, she picked up Semaria's discarded trident. Tronja asks Semaria if she wants her trident back, or if she can use it in the upcoming battle.

[Ribe]

It wasn't weapon damage that did in Vi and Ghezryln, it was poison.

Hopefully the healing helped :)


Your swing missed the Lamia, now it looks at you with anger in its eyes. Sorrel, make a save vs Will, [DC=15].

Ouch bad roll 6+5+ 11

Out of the corner of your eye you see a black cloaked and hooded creature run by you and bury a weapon into the Lamia. The Lamia dies, but you still need to make that save. You don't know who the newcomer is.

.

Moments later the stranger drops its hood... it's Tronja, she picked up Semaria's discarded trident. Tronja asks Semaria if she wants her trident back, or if she can use it in the upcoming battle.

"Than
Insert what DM says happens to Sorrel here

[The Wandering Bard]

On my move, I will cast Sound burst on the approuching group of Lamia. (maybe hitting the gree dragon as well.)

Concentration roll (16+0)=16

[essyx]

After getting to a certain distance, she'll prop Vi up against a tree, out of the way, then run back towards the fight. (Speak with animals-to Ravens-Harrass the Dragon!!)

Preparing to throw spell Entangle on the lot of lamias, from the back, forwards (would like to give friend's attacking room.)

[Ed Zachary]

This is a snapshot in time...

At the Wagon:
Adara: In the form of a bear just brought Ghezryln and Vi to the wagon. She is heading back to the combat zone.
Ghezryln: Unconscious.
Vimachipal: Just woke up, groggy. She has no spells.

At the Combat Zone (150 ft from wagon):
Dead Lamias: One was killed by Vi's Phantasmal Killer, one was killed by many wounds.
Jannys: Cast Prayer, leading two summoned undead into battle. preparing to summon two more.
Semaria: Getting ready to cast fly spell on herself.
Sorrel: He just dropped unconscious from a spell attack by the Lamia just before it was killed.
Tronja: Holding Semaria's trident, ready for battle. She just finished off the second Lamia.

Charging the Combat Zone:
Lamias: There are about ten Lamias charging those at the the combat zone. They are armed with tridents and will be there in two rounds. Flying above them is a Green Dragon which is attempting to flank the party from their left.
Kadion: Flying into battle on staff, preparing to cast Sound Blast.
Typhon: Charging into battle on foot with great sword.

Next Round Initiative:
Ghezryln: 7+(d20=17)=24
Semaria: 2+(d20=17)=19
Lamias: 3+(d20=12)=15
Jannys: 2+(d20=12)=14
Tronja: 5+(d20=8)=13
Adara: 3+(d20=10)=13
Kadion: 3+(d20=10)=13
Sorrel: 2+(d20=7)=09
Vimachipal: 3+(d20=5)=08
Typhon: 2+(d20=1)=03

[Semaria]

Moments later the stranger drops its hood... it's Tronja, she picked up Semaria's discarded trident. Tronja asks Semaria if she wants her trident back, or if she can use it in the upcoming battle.

No smile from Semaria, she is angry with Tronja for touching a weapon that belongs to the temple of Selune.

Bluff: 3+(d20=8)=11... to hide that she's glad Tronja used it.

"Finish what you started fiend, then I'll have to consecrate it again."

[Typhon]

"Today is a good day to die!"

Typhon charges into the middle of the pack of Lamias, swinging his sword with rage and reckless abandon.

Attack: 18+(d20=9)=27... Damage: 10+(2d6=9)=19
Attack: 13+(d20=16)=29... Damage: 10+(2d6=8)=18

[Ed Zachary]

Kadion casts Sound Burst into the wave of onrushing Lamias. The sound waves don't do much damage, but they enough to take out more than half of the Lamias. There are now four Lamias charging Typhon.

Typhon - Make a Willpower Save [DC=17] before you can attack.

Sorrel - You were put into a deep slumber by the Lamia before it died. Tronja wakes you, and you realize that you will be in combat next round.

Jannys - Summon additional undead if you wish.

Semaria - You cast the Fly spell on yourself.

Adara - You can enter combat next round as a bear with the rest of the party.

Kadion - You can cast a spell next round, but I wouldn't advise an area effect spell.

To your Left - A 50 foot wingspan Green Dragon will arrive the same time as the Lamias.

[The Wandering Bard]

I land my staff near Typhon. Stop and cast Bone fiddle on the approching Dragon.

Concentration roll. (16+0)=16

[Typhon]

Typhon - Make a Willpower Save [DC=17] before you can attack.

Will: 2+2+(d20=7)=11... we're running out of people to fight.

[Ed Zachary]

Will: 2+2+(d20=7)=11... we're running out of people to fight.

You fall down where you stand and are unconscious.

I land my staff near Typhon. Stop and cast Bone fiddle on the approching Dragon.

Typhon owes you, you just saved his life.

Unfortunately you take a trident to the shoulder. It wasn't the 17 points of damage that hurt, it was the Harm spell that came along with it. You are reduced to one positive hit point. However the claw swipe takes care of that point, you take five more points of damage.

Next Round:

Typhon and Kadion are down near the Lamia and its three images.

Adara, Jannys (and her undead), Semaria, Sorrel and Tronja can attack or act this round. The Dragon lands 60 feet to your left and looks like it's going to breath at the group.

Next Round Initiative:
Semaria: 2+(d20=17)=19
Lamia: 3+(d20=12)=15
Jannys: 2+(d20=12)=14
Tronja: 5+(d20=8)=13
Adara: 3+(d20=10)=13
Sorrel: 2+(d20=7)=09

[The Wandering Bard]

Well it looks like I'm out for now. Good luck!

[Semaria]

Semaria watched Vi and Ghezryln fall in battle after taking some minor damage from a lamia's dagger. Vi did not respond to Cure Wounds, but Neutralize Poison woke her up. I'm guessing Ghez was poisoned too.

Then I watched Sorrel fall down without being touched by a lamia, and he was easily awoken by that thing that took my trident without any magic. Typhon fell in the same manner, he wasn't touched by the lamia either.

Poor Kadion, he took it bad from the she-lamia's trident. Unlike the others he was thrown down like a rag doll and abused (sorry).

I'll Dimension Door over to Typhon and wake him, then heal Kadion next round. Since I won't be able to make any more actions the round I use that spell, I'll door to a foot above Typhon so my falling weight wakes him up.

Cure Light: 5+(d8=7)=12
Cure Light: 5+(d8=3)=8
3 Cure Minor (one point each) for later

[Ed Zachary]

The four Lamias attack Adara (as a bear), Jannys (and her undead), Sorrel (you may take an immediate action) and Tronja.

The dragon breathes a cloud of illusionary gas on the group that acts as a visual distraction, feels very cold, and stinks like hell itself. For this round all will act at -4. After this round the illusion of the gas and dragon will be gone.

Sorrel - Make another Will Save [DC=17]... even if you fail you still get your immediate action, but try not to fail this time!

[essyx]

Next Round Initiative:
Semaria: 2+(d20=17)=19
Lamia: 3+(d20=12)=15
Jannys: 2+(d20=12)=14
Tronja: 5+(d20=8)=13
Adara: 3+(d20=10)=13
Sorrel: 2+(d20=7)=09

Adara, roars to the Ravens, who harass the Dragon until it's gone, then dive bomb the Lamias to distract them (particularly the ones waving their hands around.)

A moment's concentration, and she casts the spell Gust of Wind, blowing the stench and cloud in the face of the Lamias. (Full Defense, near Semaria and Tronja):o

[Vimachipal]

This stick elf can't do much, I have no spells, no weapons, and an 8 strength. I'm going to run over to the battle and throw pine cones at the lamia.

[Typhon]

I'll Dimension Door over to Typhon and wake him, [snip]. Since I won't be able to make any more actions the round I use that spell, I'll door to a foot above Typhon so my falling weight wakes him up.

Ha, just like this morning... be careful where you land!

Does this mean I can fight next round?

[Anaesthesia]

Can I cast summon monster 1, celestial owl?

[Ed Zachary]

You all notice a breeze, and it blows away the cloud of cold, noxious gas. Remember, your attacks (not saves) are -4 this round.

Can I cast summon monster 1, celestial owl?

Yes, you had successfully cast it during the round the Lamia attacked Kadion.

This round make attacks & damage for your two undead, owl (if it fights), and yourself.

Or you can cast another spell. But if you try you'll need to roll Concentration because you'll be in combat with a Lamia.

This stick elf can't do much, I have no spells, no weapons, and an 8 strength. I'm going to run over to the battle and throw pine cones at the lamia.

Vi... you throw like a girl. But you do manage to scare one of the ravens.

Does this mean I can fight next round?

Yes sir.

Kadion can join in the round after that.

[Anaesthesia]

(all attack rolls with -4 mod)

The owl is going to Smite Evil via talons:15 damage 2

Bugbear Zombie: Javelin+3 attack:10 Damage:6
Human Skeleton: Scimitar +1 attack:11

Total damge:19

Me:defensive postion w/ mace

[essyx]

OOC: to get it right in my head...

Ther are 3 Lamias left attacking, with 7 or so being held? and the Dragon has disappeared.

Tronja is actually helping us fight the Lamias, with Sem's weapon. Sorrel keeps doing the yoyo thing, as does typhon.

I shall do Entangle next, and let any and all Archers pick away at them.

[Ed Zachary]

The owl is going to Smite Evil via talons:15 damage 2

Bugbear Zombie: Javelin+3 attack: 10 Damage: 6
Human Skeleton: Scimitar +1 attack: 11

Total damge: 19

Me: defensive postion w/ mace

This nasty creature comes at you with it's trident and strikes you in the leg for 14 points of piercing damage and 9 points of evil damage (smite). Then it rakes you in the side with its claw for six points of slashing damage. You feel a bit shaken mentally (temp wisdom drain -2).

Note: From your defensive position you can strike it this round.

Sorrel: You may also attack this round.

Tronja: She strikes the Lamia's body with Semaria's trident for some minor damage.

[Ed Zachary]

OOC: to get it right in my head...

There are 3 Lamias left attacking, with 7 or so being held? and the Dragon has disappeared.

Tronja is actually helping us fight the Lamias, with Sem's weapon. Sorrel keeps doing the yoyo thing, as does typhon.

I shall do Entangle next, and let any and all Archers pick away at them.

There appeared to be four Lamias attacking, but three were images as was the dragon. Once they are touched they disappear. To simplify, all three images have now been dispelled. Previously Kadion took a bunch out with a Sonic Blast.

Sorrel was slept (Deep Slumber) by an earlier Lamia that is now dead, and he was later woken up. Sorrel being the largest combattant was targeted by another Deep Slumber spell from this Lamia, he needs to make a will save or he goes back to sleep.

Typhon being a fiercer looking warrior than Kadion was hit by Deep Slumber and is now sleeping. Kadion took nasty damage and is negative on HP. Semaria is presently waking Typhon and will cure Kadion next round. You ran to Semaria and took a defensve position to guard her and your two downed comrads.

This Lamia (a bit bigger than the other two) can cast Deep Slumber three times per day, Mirror Image and Major Illusion. She cast Deep Slumber on Typhon and Sorrel, and has one more available to cast. Her trident looks like a potent weapon.

Tronja the suicidal thief appears to be fighting on your side with Semaria's trident.

[The Wandering Bard]

On My turn I shake my head, and nod my thanks to Semaria. Than I look to the Cat fiend.

Die you son of a B-----....well maybe not B----. I cast my last bone fiddle spell on the Female Lamia.

Concentration roll (12+0)=12

LETS HEAR YOUR HEART ROAR!!!!!!!!

[Anaesthesia]

Ok, I'll hit the one (which hit me) with my mace. Attack:14 damage:6

[Ed Zachary]

Posting this for Sorrel, he activates his Vigor ability and swings his mace.

Attack roll 10+(d20=13)=23, Damage (6)+(6)+5=17
Will Save: Success!!!
Attack roll 10+(d20=11)=21, Damage (4)+(5)+5=14
Attack roll 10+(d20=09)=19, Damage (1)+(8)+5=14

Jannys: I have your hit and its damage on the Lamia.

Kadion: Semaria will heal you this round.

Typhon: You can join in this round.

Tronja: She strikes the Lamia's body with Semaria's trident for some minor damage.

[Typhon]

Typhon gets up and works himself into a rage. He charges the Lamia that just attacked Jannys, hoping to draw its attention and attack.

Attack: 18+(d20=9)=27... Damage: 10+(2d6=9)=19
Attack: 13+(d20=16)=29... Damage: 10+(2d6=8)=18

[Semaria]

After waking up Typhon I'll cast the first Cure Light on Kadion. Later on when we rest l'll cast the others.

Cure Light: 5+(d8=7)=12
Cure Light: 5+(d8=3)=8
3 Cure Minor (one point each)

[Ed Zachary]

Typhon gets up and works himself into a rage. He charges the Lamia that just attacked Jannys, hoping to draw its attention and attack.

You got it's attention... it hit you twice with its trident for 15 and 16 points of piercing damage, and 9 and 9 points of evil damage (smite).

[Vimachipal]

I'm going to search the bodies of the two dead lamias.

[Typhon]

You got it's attention... it hit you twice with its trident for 15 and 16 points of piercing damage, and 9 and 9 points of evil damage (smite).

Thank the gods for temporary hit points from a rage-jacked constitution!

I'm still good, but can't take much more of that.

Let's finish this thing off before she hurts anyone else.

Attack: 18+(d20=20)=38... Damage: [10+(2d6=9)]x2=38
Attack: 13+(d20=15)=28... Damage: 10+(2d6=3)=13

[Ribe]

OOC: Ed could you check private mail. I have a question could effect last couple of rounds.

DM's Note: I edited my post #571 to reflect your actions and made save. Your three attacks go through this next round.

[Ed Zachary]

Sorrel: You have it's attention this round... it hit you twice with its trident for 18 and 15 points of piercing damage (no smite).

The damage by Typhon's critical and Sorrel's hit will kill it. There are no more creatures.

Jannys: Feel free to hit it if you want. You can use your Celestial Owl to look around if you wish. You were hurt pretty bad by the trident.

Kadion: You were brought back to positive hit points.

Typhon: You took a licking and kept on ticking... but you need healing.

Tronja: Drops Semaria's trident near her; "Thank you for trusting me to use it on behalf of Selune."

[Ed Zachary]

Character Status (after the battle):

Adara: In bear form, unscathed.

Ghezryln: Unconscious from poison.

Jannys: Taken alot of damage.

Kadion: Taken alot of damage.

Semaria: Unscathed, uses last spells to heal Kadion (post #573).

Sorrel: Taken alot of damage.

Typhon: Taken alot of damage.

Tronja: Unscathed, picks up the Lamia's trident.

Vimachipal: Poison neutralized, has no spells.

There are two dead male Lamias and one dead female Lamia. She is larger than the other two.

[essyx]

Character Status (after the battle):
Adara: In bear form, unscathed.
Ghezryln: Unconscious from poison.
Jannys: Taken alot of damage.
Kadion: Taken alot of damage.
Semaria: Unscathed, uses last spells to heal Kadion (post #573).
Sorrel: Taken alot of damage.
Typhon: Taken alot of damage.

Adara looks around at the wounded warriors, and takes stock. walking up to the one who has taken the most damage (Typhon, I imagine) she does 1CSW and then lumbers over to Ghezryln and administes 2Neutralize Poison. If he doesn't wake up from that, 3CMW, then over to Lamias, and spell 4Detect Magic. My intention is to find what goaded them into attacknig us, but will look at anything that is inherently magical. After a cursory search, and retrieving anything magical, will go over to Vi and check on those there.

[Ghezryln]

... then lumbers over to Ghezryln and administers 2Neutralize Poison.

Thank you Adara, did I miss anything?

[Ed Zachary]

I'm going to search the bodies of the two dead lamias.

You don't have Detect Magic, but you do find some interesting objects.
Lamia #1: Scimitar and amulet with gem.
Lamia #2: Dagger and jeweled headband.

Adara looks around at the wounded warriors, and takes stock. walking up to the one who has taken the most damage (Typhon, I imagine) she does 1) CSW ...

From being in Sorrel's presence for a couple minutes, the wounded (Jannys, Kadion, Sorrel & Typhon) are brought to half their hit points. Each will tell you where it hurts and how much, and Typhon is grateful for the Cure Serious Wounds (7+3d8=20).

and then lumbers over to Ghezryln and administes 2Neutralize Poison. If he doesn't wake up from that, 3CMW, ...

Just what the doctor ordered, Ghezryln gets up moments after you cast Neutralize Poison. In looking at him, he has suffered a Light Wound (5+d8). Do you cast that first level spell, or one or more Cure Minor Wound (1 point) spells?

then over to Lamias, and spell 4Detect Magic. My intention is to find what goaded them into attacking us, but will look at anything that is inherently magical. After a cursory search, and retrieving anything magical...

Upon arriving at the female Lamia's body you notice that Tronja is holding its trident (magic). It is black adamantine and highly ornate. In searching her she has two rings (one is magic), an amulet (magic), and three scrolls (two are magic), and three potions (all magic).

will go over to Vi and check on those there.

Only the two weapons are magic, the jewelry is not.

[Typhon]

From being in Sorrel's presence for a couple minutes, the wounded (Jannys, Kadion, Sorrel & Typhon) are brought to half their hit points. Each will tell you where it hurts and how much, and Typhon is grateful for the Cure Serious Wounds (7+3d8=20).

"Thank you bird lady, and thank you Sorrel. The rest should heal by itself over night. I suggest we drag these three bodies over to our wagons and dispose of them there. Make sure we leave nothing of ours or their's behind (I look for my two arrows). We can't let this encounter slow down our schedule, in four short hours we need to break up camp and be on our way. Those that are still too sleepy to ride a horse can sleep on the wagons, I mean wagon. We'll burn the three bodies as we leave tomorrow morning. I took first watch so I'm getting some shut eye now. the rest of you decide who'll take the last two watches. G'night all."

Typhon walks over next to the wagon and falls sound asleep.

[Semaria]

I'll give the rest of my Cure spells to Kadion, that should bring him up to full strength.

I'm scheduled to take 4th watch with Ghez. Adara has third watch, hopefully someone will voulunteer to help her out.

Semaria picks up her trident like it was covered with feces, using leaves so she doesn't touch it with her skin; "This will have to be blessed, consecrated and sanctified tomorrow."

Upon seeing the wench with the lamia's trident I shout out; "Drop that now!"

[Ed Zachary]

Upon seeing the wench with the lamia's trident I shout out; "Drop that now!"

Hold on a moment priestess, the trident is speaking to me. [a few moments of silence] It's demanding that I return it to its owner in the mountains right away. [a few moments of silence] Ahhh (terror)!

Tronja throws the trident to the ground and screams.

There's a demon inside that thing, and it wants me to return it to the crypt of a dead king.

[essyx]

Just what the doctor ordered, Ghezryln gets up moments after you cast Neutralize Poison. In looking at him, he has suffered a Light Wound (5+d8). Do you cast that first level spell, or one or more Cure Minor Wound (1 point) spells?

I'll do a CLW instead, and save my lvl 3 for any approaching attackers on my shift.

Upon arriving at the female Lamia's body you notice that Tronja is holding its trident (magic). It is black adamantine and highly ornate. In searching her she has two rings (one is magic), an amulet (magic), and three scrolls (two are magic), and three potions (all magic).

Only the two weapons are magic, the jewelry is not.

After confirming Tronja is ok, I lead her back to the wagon, still in bear form, then stare at her in the eyes, until she's focused on me, then growl at the things in her hands, and move over to the Mage, and stomp the ground, motioning with my nose at the magic items, particualrly the weapon. I will wait, impatiently, until she deposits them next to Vi.

After she deposits them, and climbs back into the wagon, I will stand guard, on the oppisite side of the dead lamias. If the group decides to enflame them, I will change to Raven form to get higher and further away, but still watching as guard.

[Ed Zachary]

After confirming Tronja is ok, I lead her back to the wagon, still in bear form, then stare at her in the eyes, until she's focused on me, then growl at the things in her hands, and move over to the Mage, and stomp the ground, motioning with my nose at the magic items, particularly the weapon. I will wait, impatiently, until she deposits them next to Vi.

Tronja seems OK and uninjured. She just threw the trident on the ground and seems to be afraid of it. She'll willingly follow you back over to the wagon, looking over her shoulder at the trident on the ground.

"I'm not touching that thing again, someone else can talk to it."

Adara: Are you going to touch the black trident? Anyone else?

After she deposits them, and climbs back into the wagon, I will stand guard, on the opposite side of the dead lamias. If the group decides to enflame them, I will change to Raven form to get higher and further away, but still watching as guard.

Typhon's idea was to burn them in the morning, when you're ready to leave. As the rest of the party nods back off to sleep you take your watch shift.

[Vimachipal]

Kadion - where do you have the other treasures we've accumulated from Cyrus and the other soldiers? I suggest we stash everything we want to keep together, then look at it in the morning when we're fresh and well rested.

Adara - If what Tronja said is true, that there's a demon inside that trident, the last thing we want to do is mistakingly let it escape right now. Let's handle it with care, not let it touch anyone, not speak to it, and we'll investigate it tomorrow. Does that sound good to you? Thank you for taking watch, we're all a bit stressed right now.

I'm going back to my quiet spot and meditate, my ALARM spell should still be working.

[The Wandering Bard]

I concure, I have the items in my Pack (handy Haversack. Should hold everything easily.)

I agree that we should not handle it rght now. I can cast identify and see what i can remember in the morning.

THank you all for the healing I feel much better now. Just need some sleep.

I curl up in my sleeping gear. and fall asleep.

[Anaesthesia]

Cure critical wounds on myself-21; heal skill on anyone who needs it, as first aid (with -2 wis penalty)-19

I'll have the owl spot and listen before going off. Listen:25 Spot:25

The undead are dismissed if they haven't already left/been destroyed.

[Ribe]

"Thank you bird lady, and thank you Sorrel. The rest should heal by itself over night. I suggest we drag these three bodies over to our wagons and dispose of them there. Make sure we leave nothing of ours or their's behind (I look for my two arrows). We can't let this encounter slow down our schedule, in four short hours we need to break up camp and be on our way. Those that are still too sleepy to ride a horse can sleep on the wagons, I mean wagon. We'll burn the three bodies as we leave tomorrow morning. I took first watch so I'm getting some shut eye now. the rest of you decide who'll take the last two watches. G'night all."

Typhon walks over next to the wagon and falls sound asleep.

"You are welcome Typhon. I am glad to assist when I can. As you can see I can heal all of you so it doesn't hurt as much. At this time the healers should take over and see if a night of rest will heal the rest or they should do some other type of healing. Dragon blood has done well for me this day. I will sleep as well. If you are able to get your abilities back today then I could you a bit of healing. If not I will rest some of it off. Good day all."

Sorrel moves over to the wagon and lays down in a regal manor. As he drifts off to sleep he is seen lovingly looking at the night sky. Wishing for something.

[Ed Zachary]

Adara's third watch passes uneventfully, as does Ghezryln's and Semaria's fourth watch.

At the first sign of dawn, Ghezryln and Semaria wake the rest of the party.

The group and horses are hungry and thirsty, how will you handle this?

Will you burn the three dead Lamias?

How will you leave, who's riding in the wagon, who's on horse?

Once you leave, how will you evaluate the treasures you've accumulated?

And how will Tronja be treated?

[Ribe]

Adara's third watch passes uneventfully, as does Ghezryln's and Semaria's fourth watch.

At the first sign of dawn, Ghezryln and Semaria wake the rest of the party.

The group and horses are hungry and thirsty, how will you handle this?

Will you burn the three dead Lamias?

How will you leave, who's riding in the wagon, who's on horse?

Once you leave, how will you evaluate the treasures you've accumulated?

And how will Tronja be treated?

Upon waking Sorrel stretches his bronze skin making some of his scales on his shoulders crack.

"I wanted to thank you Tronja for helping out last night. What made you change your mind and help the group?"

Smiling in a friendly way trying to make Tronja know that he is very appreciated by her assistance.

Diplomacy roll (5) + 4= 9 failed trying again by spending a lot of time talking to her and looking to the bard for assistance.
New Diplomacy Roll (20) +4 =24 yeah auto success.
"I for one will like more of your assistance. Dear Tonja together I think we will all be in a better place then last night."

[Vimachipal]

I'll eat breakfast if someone creates some food, but I'm quiet.

I want to ride on the wagon, I still need to meditate a few hours before I can cast any spells.

If the group wants to start on the items without me, be my guest. But I will advise waiting on the black trident of evil.

[Ed Zachary]

Black Trident of Evil

Heh... have you been reading my notes?

"I wanted to thank you Tronja for helping out last night. What made you change your mind and help the group?"

"I for one will like more of your assistance. Dear Tonja together I think we will all be in a better place then last night."

We got off to a bad start. Like every other creature I want to survive in relative happiness. You know, a roof over my head, food on the table, the presence of loved ones, and security from oppression like TAS. But there are conditions where survival is hell and it's no longer worth it. Like never ending imprisonment and torture by your enemies for trumped up charges (Tronja looks at Semaria and Jannys). Sure I'd love to help out and be part of a group like this. If I continue to be helpful and behave I hope the group will vote not to return me to my dungeon. Unfortunately I know that I already have two votes against me no matter what I do.

[essyx]

Reverting to Raven form (which for anyone watching, is an amazing thing to watch- morphing from Bear to Raven,) Adara cocks her head, looking at those around her, and at the Evil Trident laying on the ground (chewing gum anyone??)

Finally, making a choice, she makes a Kaughing sound (OOC- DM-Letting Ravens know not to touch the Trident) then lands deiberately on Tronja's shoulder, looking at Sem directly. After she makes sure that Sem notices what she's doing, she starts to groom Tronja's head, carefully. After a few moments of that, she hops off, to fly over to Vi's shoulder, where she waits for the group to continue their travels.

(OOC- DM-Going to take naps in the Wagon, per usual once underway.)

[The Wandering Bard]

I walk towards Vi, We should start out. I will ride in the back with you for a while, So that i can get my last bit of rest. I can also help you identify and see if i can remember anything of what I carry.

Can some one else drive the wagon for a while. I can take over later but i need to rest a bit more.

I walk over to Tronja. Thank you....I appreciate your help. We will not tie you up. Its bad enough that your bound with out rope. Can you use a bow? it appears as though we might have a spare. We also might be able to fin a sword or dagger, what weapons do you prefer? If you ever wish to talk I am always here.

after hearing Tronja's answers I walk over to the wagon and climb into the back. (after picking up Spherius who was asleep under the wagon bed.)

[Ghezryln]

I do my morning calesthenics during my watch, which includes a few laps around the camp site. After watch when the others awaken, I go gather some of the tall grass for the horses to eat.

When it's time to leave I suggest that the four guys ride the horses, Tronja drives the wagon as she did back in Almraiven, and the four fair maidens ride in the wagon. But if Kadion need to rest for his spells I can lead the other horse. Or perhaps Jannys wants to ride.

[Semaria]

During our watch when Stinky ran circles around the camp I was busy praying for my spells. First spell I cast is Consecrate (L2) around our camp, there has been too much evil nearby and we need to purify.

Then I cast Create Food & Water (L3) for Adara, Ghezryln, Jannys, Kadion, Sorrel, Typhon, Vi and myself, but no one else. Ghezryln has fed the horses, so I'll cast Create Water (L0) for them to drink. I'll also use some of that water to clean the evil off my trident.

After eating I watch a raven land in the thing's green nest of hair and start eating bugs out of it. If I had any less a constitution I'd probably have lost my breakfast.

I raise concerns about letting a fiend drive our last remaining wagon, but my concerns seem to fall on deaf ears. So be it, I can fix it after she deliberately tries to wreck it.

[Typhon]

Hey sister, listen here. Your very own Captain Rashpart told us to keep Tronja alive. Starving Tronja will not bring back your dead priests, all it will do is make our mission more difficult. So I'm giving Tronja my breakfast to eat, becauase I don't want her to die until after I collect my reward. I really don't care what happens to you or her after that. Now I'm hungry, where's my food? I get grumpy when I'm hungry. And most people don't like me when I'm grumpy, or when I'm hungry, or when I'm in my usual foul mood.

And I'll ride one of the horses... that one, it looks as pissed off as I am.

[Semaria]

You've been hungry this entire adventure, so one more morning won't make any difference.

[essyx]

Opening one eye, looking at the two bickering, the Raven sighs, fluffs it's feathers while still resting, and

POP

A double handful of Goodberries appears in a hollow of a canvas bag on the wagon, near the Raven, and after picking one out neatly, closes it's eyes again.

[Ed Zachary]

I walk over to Tronja. Thank you....I appreciate your help. We will not tie you up. Its bad enough that your bound with out rope. Can you use a bow? it appears as though we might have a spare. We also might be able to find a sword or dagger, what weapons do you prefer? If you ever wish to talk I am always here.

Thank you for not tying me up again. No, I've never taken to the bow. Like many who grew up on the Shinning Sea I learned to use the trident. That black trident is beautiful, but it's evil.

[Ed Zachary]

I'll have the owl spot and listen before going off. Listen:25 Spot:25

The undead are dismissed if they haven't already left/been destroyed.

After resting your Wisdom is restored.

The rest of the night has been quiet, as has been the morning so far.

[Anaesthesia]

**takes the food, pauses, then starts eating it** Would it be possible, to show Tronja around Torm's Temple? There are some higher ups who would just love to meet her. **wry grin**

[Semaria]

Would it be possible, to show Tronja around Torm's Temple? There are some higher ups who would just love to meet her.

I'm sure that could be arranged. And I'm sure that the High Priests of Torm would love to see what our High Priests are doing for her penance and punishment. Right now we have to capture the elf and recover the map he stole.

[Ed Zachary]

You were traveling WNW yesterday, but early on the forest line took a sharp turn and you're now heading due north. You maintain your distance from the trees, which is about 400 feet away. The grass is three feet tall plus or minus a foot in spots. It varies in color from yellow to gold to orange to brown in patches. The ground is fairly flat and solid, so you're making good time. The group is keeping to its plan of two six hour travel shifts with a two hour rest break in the middle. In that first six hour travel shift nothing eventful happens. The spellcasters have taken sufficient rest and have a full array of spells, except for Semaria who cast three spells and Adara who cast one spell. You're in the middle of an endless meadow, you pick a random place to stop and rest.

[Vimachipal]

Now that we have some time and we're all here together, I'd like to go over what we've found so far. Everyone please gather around the wagon, you too Tronja. Kadion, would you please take out the Bag of Holding you found on Cyrus and empty its contents onto the wagon. So far this is what we found...

After the objects are spread out I cast DETECT MAGIC and DETECT POISON, and tell the group which are magic and poisonous.

Mercenaries (5):
500 gold pieces

Desert Riders (2):
100 gold pieces
Eight gems (none are magic)
Two Scimitars (both magic)
Two sets of Bracers (both magic)

Cyrus:
Composite Long Bow (magic, strength=26)
Ring (magic)
Bag of Holding (magic, weighs 60 pounds)
165 Gold Pieces

Lamia #1:
Scimitar (magic)
Amulet (not magic)

Lamia #2:
Dagger (magic & poison)
Gold headband with gems (not magic)

Lamia #3 (female):
Trident (magic, black adamantine)
Amulet (magic)
Ring (magic)
Ring (not magic)
Three Scrolls (two are magic)
Three Potions (all magic)

[Ribe]

During our watch when Stinky ran circles around the camp I was busy praying for my spells. First spell I cast is Consecrate (L2) around our camp, there has been too much evil nearby and we need to purify.

Then I cast Create Food & Water (L3) for Adara, Ghezryln, Jannys, Kadion, Sorrel, Typhon, Vi and myself, but no one else. Ghezryln has fed the horses, so I'll cast Create Water (L0) for them to drink. I'll also use some of that water to clean the evil off my trident.

After eating I watch a raven land in the thing's green nest of hair and start eating bugs out of it. If I had any less a constitution I'd probably have lost my breakfast.

I raise concerns about letting a fiend drive our last remaining wagon, but my concerns seem to fall on deaf ears. So be it, I can fix it after she deliberately tries to wreck it.

Sorrel smiles and bows to Semaria. "Thank you lovely lady for the food. I could not have hunted better. Would you be so kind to have more made for this afternoon? Tell me of your order and beliefs so that I can get to know your point of view. I find it helpful to understand all good beliefs. This in turn allows me to learn more about society as a whole. Any thing about yourself would be good."
Sorrel says this all while resting comfortably in the cart. Stretching and showing off his bronze skin to the best effect in the light of day.

[Vimachipal]

My appraise skill is 13, I put the results of my rolls after each item. If anyone else wants to appraise them, please do so!

Regular Stuff:
765 gold pieces (15, real gold)
Eight gems, all aqua (25,21,17,27,15,16,25,17)
Amulet, gold chain with yellow gem (29)
Headband, gold with six red gems (21)
Ring, gold with violet gem (17)



Kadion, I will need your help to identify these items. Can anyone else help identify their magical properties?

Magic Items:
Two Scimitars (desert riders)
Two sets of Bracers (desert riders)
Composite Long Bow, strength=26 (Cyrus)
Ring (Cyrus)
Bag of Holding, weighs 60 pounds (Cyrus)
Scimitar (Lamia #1)
Dagger, poison (Lamia #2)
Trident, black adamantine (female Lamia)
Amulet (female Lamia)
Ring (female Lamia)
Two Scrolls (female Lamia)
Non-magic Scroll (female Lamia)
Three Potions (female Lamia)

[Ghezryln]

Hmmm... those bracers look interesting. Mind if I try one set on?

[Vimachipal]

Hmmm... those bracers look interesting. Mind if I try one set on?

Vi slaps Ghezryln's hand when he reaches to take the bracers.

"Wait till we identify them to make sure they're safe."

[The Wandering Bard]

I Look to Typhon, Here big guy. I don't really need to eat. I pass the food over to the warrior.

Sure I would be glad to help you identify the items.

Casts Identify.

Baric Knowledge roll. (16+7)=23
Knowledge arcana (13+7)=20

OOC: DM sent you a PM to about identifying.

[The Wandering Bard]

Vi, I am going to take a look at the Trident, TO see if I can see any recognizable markings on it. Also I will take both of the scimitars and the And the bracers from the Riders to see what they can do.

[Semaria]

Thank you lovely lady for the food. I could not have hunted better. Would you be so kind to have more made for this afternoon? Tell me of your order and beliefs so that I can get to know your point of view. I find it helpful to understand all good beliefs. This in turn allows me to learn more about society as a whole. Any thing about yourself would be good.

You're very welcome sir, and I'd be pleased to tell you about Selune. She is also known as Our Lady of Silver and the Moonmaiden, She is the goddess of light, the moon, stars, navigation, navigators, wanderers, questers, and good lycanthropes. Priests and priestesses of Selûne are a very diverse group, including sailors, nonevil lycanthropes, mystics, and female spellcasters. Our church's main objective is to fight evil lycanthropes and summon the Shards (blue-haired female planetar servants of Selûne) to battle the minions of Her archnemesis (and twin), Shar. Our temple also performs fortune-telling, healing, and practices self-reliance and humility. I'll tell you more a bit later, this looks important what Vi is doing.

Excuse me Vi, there is one very important detection spell you left out. Semaria casts Detect Evil (L1) on the items scattered all over the wagon. (DM, any evil?)

After we look at all the stuff we took in, I'll cast Create Food and Water (L3) for Adara, Ghezryln, Jannys, Kadion, Sorrel, Typhon, Vi and myself. If anyone wants to give their food to the fiend, so be it. I'll also Create Water for the horses (L0).

[Typhon]

I Look to Typhon, Here big guy. I don't really need to eat. I pass the food over to the warrior.

[during breakfast] Thank you.

During the morning travel I'll ride on horseback and help guide any of the horses who don't have riders.

After looking at the weapons I draw the conclusion that they're a bunch of toys... except for that composite longbow.

During lunch I give my food to Tronja again so Semaria can see me do it. Then I walk over to Kadion and ask him if he's hungry.

[The Wandering Bard]

Nay friend thank you for your concern though.

[essyx]

While all this is giong on, the Raven still sleeps. Occasionally, one of the othee Ravens alights on the wagon, or sidels over to the handful of Berries created earlier, to grab one, then flies or hops away, whichever takes it back to it's previous doings.:cool:

[Ed Zachary]

My appraise skill is 13, I put the results of my rolls after each item.

765 gold pieces (real gold)
Eight gems, all aqua (100,200,300,400,500,500,600,600=3,200 gp total)
Amulet, gold chain with yellow gem (2,100 gp)
Headband, gold with six red gems (2,900 gp)
Ring, gold with violet gem (1,800 gp)

Excuse me Vi, there is one very important detection spell you left out. Semaria casts Detect Evil (L1) on the items scattered all over the wagon.

Your friend Tronja radiates a faint evil aura, but the aura from the trident is overwhelming.

[Ed Zachary]

Vi, I am going to take a look at the Trident, TO see if I can see any recognizable markings on it. Also I will take both of the scimitars and the And the bracers from the Riders to see what they can do.

You look at the three simitars, two from the Desert Riders and one from the Lamias. They are exactly identical in appearance. Magic weapons are somewhat similar in function, but have different styles, these scimitars are brothers.

All three scimitars are magic weapons and both sets of bracers are of natural armor. You know they're magic, but you don't know how good they are or if they have any other functions.

Baric Knowledge roll. (16+7)=23
Knowledge arcana (13+7)=20

The markings on the Black Trident of Death are diabolic in nature. Read above, Semaria said that it is overwhelmingly evil.

Casts Identify.

Each spell takes one hour to cast, and works on one item only. I'm not a prick about spell components, but you will have to grind up 100 gp worth of gem (any gem) for each spell. Which do you want to check first?

Scrolls: You can read them, if you're not worried about Runes or Symbols.

Potions: You can taste test them, if your not worried about Poison or Curses.

[Vimachipal]

Kadion - How about this order for casting IDENTIFY? It will cost us 1,100 gp out of the gems we found.

1) Trident, black adamantine (female Lamia)
2) Dagger, poison (Lamia #2)
3) Amulet (female Lamia)
4) Ring (female Lamia)
5) Ring (Cyrus)
6,7) Two sets of Bracers (desert riders)
8) Composite Long Bow, strength=26 (Cyrus)
9,10,11) Three Scimitars

We shouldn't need to cast the spell on the following items.

Bag of Holding, weighs 60 pounds (Cyrus)
Two Scrolls (female Lamia) - I'll READ MAGIC
Non-magic Scroll (female Lamia) - Decipher Script 18+(d20=7)=25
Three Potions (female Lamia) - Who wants to taste test?

[The Wandering Bard]

I think that is a good order.

I grind the first gem (100g. gem) and sprinkle it over the black trident. I whisper the words of the spell, and move my handsover the black object.
(Casts Identify.)

Here Vi. I can cast read magic on one of the scrolls as well. ( no reason to give you all the danger.) I take one of the offered scrolls (magical ones.) (cast read magic. and looks through one of the gems.) I gaze at the scroll, the other Items for any inscriptions on the items.

After this I take the second gem (2oog.) and grind it up splitting the resulting powder. I take the Posioned dagger careful to not touch the blade and sprinkle the fine powder over it chanting the words to the spell.
(casts identify.)

Breathing for a second. I grab the last gem (300.g) and grind it down as I did the last ones. I split this one into three parts. I pour the first part on the ring that was taken from the Female Lamia. Chanting the words that are nowcommited to heart I wave my hand over the small glittering object. I sit still listening to what my heart tells me of the ring.

Taking the second part I look around noting the passing of the day, how much time had gone by? I take the second ring, the one taken from the centuar. I sprinkle the powder over it as well. repeating the last process.

After I am through I hand the remaining part of powder to Vi. Here this should be enough for one more spell. How many have you commited to memory? I might be able to cast a few more spells. if you would like tell me how many you would prefer to use and I will clear the rest.

[Anaesthesia]

Why don't we get Tronja to taste test?

[Ed Zachary]

I grind the first gem (100g. gem) and sprinkle it over the black trident. I whisper the words of the spell, and move my handsover the black object. (Casts Identify)

The trident speaks to you through telepathy in an ugly and vulgar language you can't understand. You get the impression that it's insulting you, your family and future generations. You learn that it is +5, thouroughly evil, and very intelligent. It has more powers but is blocking you from learning them. After its tirade of curses, you finally understand a word it says... "Kamiel".

Here Vi. I can cast read magic on one of the scrolls as well. (no reason to give you all the danger.) I take one of the offered scrolls (magical ones.) (cast read magic. and looks through one of the gems.) I gaze at the scroll, the other Items for any inscriptions on the items.

You pick up one of the scrolls and read it. It has three arcane spells on it; Break Enchantment (L5), Rock to Mud (L5), and Shadow Walk (L6).

I will get into the other two scrolls in a moment, when I reply to Vi.

After this I take the second gem (2oog.) and grind it up splitting the resulting powder. I take the Posioned dagger careful to not touch the blade and sprinkle the fine powder over it chanting the words to the spell. (casts identify)

It is a +1 dagger with [10] charges of magical poison. That poison causes the victim to immediately go into a coma-like trance for 1d6 hours [DC=15, Fort].

Note: You can take some of the powder from the 200 gp gem and use it on another identify spell. The excess powder is not wasted, but that gem is now worthless.

Since you are taking a two hour rest break, let's just do the first two items, scrolls and potions. We'll get to the others later on.

[Ed Zachary]

Vi - You pick up one of the magic scrolls and the non-magic scroll. You open the magic scroll and realize that it contains three divine spells. Do you want to read them, or pass the scroll onto Adara, Jannys or Semaria?

Non-magic Scroll (female Lamia) - Decipher Script 18+(d20=7)=25

It is a crude map from the Spider Swamp to the Marching Mountains. A point in the mountains is marked (see post #211), it is at the base of the ‘I’ in MOUNTAINS. It was probably drawn by the female Lamia.

[Ed Zachary]

Why don't we get Tronja to taste test?

Inquisitor of Torm, if I agree to act as your guinnea pig and sample those three potions, will you at least open your mind to reconsider my fate? I am not asking for you to commit to voting for my eventual freedom, but to open your mind that I may have suffered enough for my past crimes and deserve another chance.

Either way I will sample them. There are others here who are counting on me to help out however I can. If nobody has an objection I will taste them now.

[Vimachipal]

Vi - You pick up one of the magic scrolls and the non-magic scroll. You open the magic scroll and realize that it contains three divine spells. Do you want to read them, or pass the scroll onto Adara, Jannys or Semaria?

It is a crude map from the Spider Swamp to the Marching Mountains. A point in the mountains is marked (see post #211), it is at the base of the ‘I’ in MOUNTAINS. It was probably drawn by the female Lamia.

Vi calls out to Adara, Jannys and Semaria... "This scroll is written in a magical technique that the three of you might be better at understanding than I." Vi holds the scroll up and hands it to the first of the three to reach for it.

In looking at the map... "Is anyone familiar with the geography of this region? This scroll is a map to some sort of royal crypt in the mountains. I believe it was drawn by one of the lamias. This is odd, how would the lamias come to know the location of a royal Calishite crypt?"

"Tronja, thank you for volunteering. But I believe that I should be the one who samples them. Proper identification requires a solid knowledge of spellcraft. I will sample them."

Spellcraft: 20+(d20=2/10/14)=22/30/34

[essyx]

Vi calls out to Adara, Jannys and Semaria... "This scroll is written in a magical technique that the three of you might be better at understanding than I." Vi holds the scroll up and hands it to the first of the three to reach for it.
Spellcraft: 20+(d20=2/10/14)=22/30/34

Having little interest in spell scrolls carried by evil beings, the Raven sleeping opens one eye slowly as Vi speaks Adara's name, listens, then closes it's eye again.

[Ghezryln]

All three scimitars are magic weapons and both sets of bracers are of natural armor. You know they're magic, but you don't know how good they are or if they have any other functions.

If her majesty doesn't mind I'd like to use a set of these bracers right away.

I'll put them back later.

[Ed Zachary]

"Tronja, thank you for volunteering. But I believe that I should be the one who samples them. Proper identification requires a solid knowledge of spellcraft. I will sample them."

Spellcraft: 20+(d20=2/10/14)=22/30/34

Potion #1: Cure Critical Wounds
Potion #2: Flying
Potion #3: Invisibility

As I told Vi in a PM, potions can be identified by taking a tiny taste and making a spellcraft check [DC=15+spell level]. That would not tell you if the potion was poisonous, but it would but any curse into effect if there was one.

[Anaesthesia]

(to Vi) I don't have much knowledge of geography, but I'll try my hand on the divine aspect of it. Knowledge religion on the map: 21

Tronja, I do not judge what your punishment is or will be. That's up to the elder clerics to decide. However, if you are on good behavior, I might be persuaded to petition on your behalf.

[Ed Zachary]

In looking at the map... "Is anyone familiar with the geography of this region? This scroll is a map to some sort of royal crypt in the mountains. I believe it was drawn by one of the lamias. This is odd, how would the lamias come to know the location of a royal Calishite crypt?"

I am from Calimshan and I know that region very well. It is dangerous and home of the Amalite warriors. In the short time I held the trident it told me it wanted to be brought back home. I believe "home" is the spot marked on the map. The demon trapped inside gave me a mental image of how to get there, and I'm sure it did the same thing with the lamias. It also shown me images of a large room filled with gold and magic. In the middle of that chamber was a pit, and the trident wants to be tossed back into that pit. I don't trust that demon, I think we should bury the evil thing and forget about it.

[Ed Zachary]

(to Vi) I don't have much knowledge of geography, but I'll try my hand on the divine aspect of it. Knowledge religion on the map: 21


You know that area was what many considered to be the heart of the old Shoon Empire a millenium ago. From ancient history it is also a region where powerful elemental genies fought each other for control of all Faerun. It is mostly a barren waste now, but it hadn't always been like that.


Tronja, I do not judge what your punishment is or will be. That's up to the elder clerics to decide. However, if you are on good behavior, I might be persuaded to petition on your behalf.

Thank you priestess.

[Semaria]

Your friend Tronja radiates a faint evil aura, but the aura from the trident is overwhelming.

The trident speaks to you through telepathy in an ugly and vulgar language you can't understand. You get the impression that it's insulting you, your family and future generations. You learn that it is +5, thoroughly evil, and very intelligent. It has more powers but is blocking you from learning them. After its tirade of curses, you finally understand a word it says... "Kamiel".

The trident is smarter than we are, it can recognize evil.

[Semaria]

Vi calls out to Adara, Jannys and Semaria... "This scroll is written in a magical technique that the three of you might be better at understanding than I." Vi holds the scroll up and hands it to the first of the three to reach for it.

Sure, I'll read the spells on it.

[Ed Zachary]

Sure, I'll read the spells on it.

Hallow (L5), Raise Dead (L5), Find Path (L6)

[Anaesthesia]

You know that area was what many considered to be the heart of the old Shoon Empire a millenium ago. From ancient history it is also a region where powerful elemental genies fought each other for control of all Faerun. It is mostly a barren waste now, but it hadn't always been like that.

Hm...interesting...**relays above info to rest of group**

Thank you priestess.

You're quite welcomed.

[Ribe]

I am from Calimshan and I know that region very well. It is dangerous and home of the Amalite warriors. In the short time I held the trident it told me it wanted to be brought back home. I believe "home" is the spot marked on the map. The demon trapped inside gave me a mental image of how to get there, and I'm sure it did the same thing with the lamias. It also shown me images of a large room filled with gold and magic. In the middle of that chamber was a pit, and the trident wants to be tossed back into that pit. I don't trust that demon, I think we should bury the evil thing and forget about it.

"I agree that it should be destroyed somehow. Tronja are we heading the right direction to catch your "friends" or are we off course?"

[Ed Zachary]

"I agree that it should be destroyed somehow. Tronja are we heading the right direction to catch your "friends" or are we off course?"

Lore has it that the Burial Chamber used by the Selunites was once a Shoon stronghold, probably the remains of a castle destroyed long ago. It is in the same general direction, the far southeast corner of the Marching Mountains. I'm not sure exactly where it's at, we'll have to pick up the trail of Ziggy and Twopins later on. Or pephaps we can pick up the trail of the three thugs chasing them.

How do you suggest we destroy that trident? If we bury it, it will be found again. Perhaps throwing in that pit will send it back to its home plane?

[Typhon]

Typhon picks up the exquisite masterwork composite longbow and tries to pull the string. Eerrrgggghhhhh! Damn... that Cyrus was strong as a horse.

Typhon walks over to Jannys and Semaria and asks; "If at the end of the day you have excess spells, would one of you cast a strength spell on me? I'd like to see what it takes to use this fine bow."

DM, were there any arrows with the bow?

[Ed Zachary]

DM, were there any arrows with the bow?

Yes, three quivers of 20 non-magic normal arrows.

[Vimachipal]

Right now we don't have any way to destroy that trident. Burying it or throwing it in a river would be foolish, it would be found. Either it would use it's telepathy to be found, or some powerful evil creature would be able to locate it. Perhaps the best thing to do would be to sent it home, to another plane. I'm not suggesting that we agree to do that now, just that we consider it as an option for later. Until then nobody should touch it.

[The Wandering Bard]

I think the best thing to do, is to keep it with us for now. I don't like this weapon but i don't think leaving it would be a smart choice. We might find a way to destroy it or send it home on our travels.

Vi, we should but that thing back into the bag of holding, no one can touch it there and it might be harder to detect in the bag.

OOC: DM I assume that the last to Identify spells I cast on the rings will be posted later as the day (in game time) progresses?

[Anaesthesia]

Typhon walks over to Jannys and Semaria and asks; "If at the end of the day you have excess spells, would one of you cast a strength spell on me? I'd like to see what it takes to use this fine bow."


No problem!! On another note, should a magic circle be cast around it until, say, a cleric of high enough level or someone of similar standing can destroy it?

[Ed Zachary]

I assume that the last two Identify spells I cast on the rings will be posted later as the day (in game time) progresses?

Yes, I'll get to the other items after everyone weighs in on the trident, dagger, scrolls, potions, etc.

Do you want to do the amulet as well as the two rings?

Summary of what you have:
Bag of Holding, weighs 60 pounds
765 gold pieces (real gold)
Eight gems, all aqua (100,200,300,400,500,500,600,600=3,200 gp total)
Amulet, gold chain with yellow gem (2,100 gp)
Headband, gold with six red gems (2,900 gp)
Ring, gold with violet gem (1,800 gp)
Potions: Cure Critical Wounds, Flying, Invisibility
Arcane Scroll: Break Enchantment (L5), Rock to Mud (L5), and Shadow Walk (L6).
Divine Scroll: Hallow (L5), Raise Dead (L5), Find Path (L6)
Map: Drawn by trident to a crypt.
Trident: +5, thouroughly evil, and very intelligent. It has more powers but is blocking you from learning them.
Dagger: +1, [10] charges of magical poison, causes the victim to immediately go into a coma-like trance for 1d6 hours [DC=15, Fort].

To be identified while traveling in the afternoon:
Ring (female Lamia)
Ring (Cyrus)
Amulet (female Lamia)

To be identified at some later point:
Three Scimitars
Two sets of Bracers
Composite Long Bow, strength=26

[Ed Zachary]

Is everyone ready to leave yet after the two hour rest break? As soon as you leave I'll do the two rings and the amulet. You are keeping all the items inside the Bag of Holding (including the trident) except for the following:

Kadion will identify the two rings and amulet. He crushed the 100 & 200 gp gems, and has the 300 gp gem ready to crush as needed.

Vi has the three potions and the arcane scroll.

Semaria has the divine scroll.

Ghezryln has one of the sets of bracers.

Typhon has the Longbow.

The group needs to decide how it will divide up treasure.

[Semaria]

On another note, should a magic circle be cast around it until, say, a cleric of high enough level or someone of similar standing can destroy it?

That's a good idea, can you cast it on the wagon?

Semaria is holding the scroll with the spells Hallow, Raise Dead and Find Path. She doesn't consider the scroll to be hers, she's holding it for the group. Either Jannys or I can cast them for the benefit of the group.

[Anaesthesia]

That's a good idea, can you cast it on the wagon?

Semaria is holding the scroll with the spells Hallow, Raise Dead and Find Path. She doesn't consider the scroll to be hers, she's holding it for the group. Either Jannys or I can cast them for the benefit of the group.

Yah, sure. I cast Magic Circle against Evil on wagon.

[Typhon]

Good, let's get going. Ghezrlyn and I will ride and lead the other two horses.

Typhon has the Longbow.

I'm interested in this bow, but I can't use it yet. Leave it in the bag with the arrows.

The group needs to decide how it will divide up treasure.

How does this sound... whoever takes an item puts gold (or an IOU) into the pot worth as much as we could've sold it for. If two people want the same item, they fight it out. Whatever is used during the mission for the benefit of the party isn't charged to the person who used it, like a potion or scroll.

[The Wandering Bard]

I can abide by that way of dividing the spoils, or we can devise who would could use the item the best (for lack of better word) ex. I don't want a mace or a greatsword, or a divine magic scroll. So anyone who needs or can use it is welcome to it. If no one wants it we sell it later.

If theirs a debate over who can use an item more, we are mature enough to settle it like adults. or at that point it is who ever is willing to contribute the cash for it. how about that?

But yes we should keep moving, we can discuss this on the road. But for now, we can put everything that is not being used or Identified into this bag of holding and we can discuss it as we go.

I reach out and except the bow and arrows from Typhon and place them in the bag.

[Ghezryln]

I'm going to risk using the bracers. If the desert riders were using them and the scimitars, I doubt they were cursed.

[The Wandering Bard]

I commend your bravery, even though it does seem a little foolish. As soon as I Identify these rings I will cast it on your bracers.

[Vimachipal]

Vi has the three potions and the arcane scroll.

I would like to hold onto the scroll because I believe that I may be most qualified person to use those high level spells.

After identifying the potions I suggest giving them to the following people...
_Cure Critical Wounds - Typhon, he gets hit alot and can't heal himself.
_Flying - Jannys, in case we get near water.
_Invisibility - Adara, it may come in handy when she's flying as a raven.

They shouldn't have to pay for using the potions as long as they use them to further the success of the group.

I see Ghezryln is using a set of bracers with no negative effects. Sorrel, perhaps you might also benefit from wearing the other set?

If nobody has any objections I'd like to use the poison dagger. Normally I'm opposed to the use of poison, but this poison only acts to put its victim into a deep sleep. I should know, I was victimized by it once.

Regarding the bag of holding, we should use that for the benefit of the entire party until our mission has been completed. Adara has expressed a strong interest in it, I have no objection to her taking it. But not until after the mission is over and we're paid for our services.

Kadion - I take it you also have Cyrus' wrapped head in that bag, correct?

Vi casts MAGE ARMOR on herself.

[Ed Zachary]

After an hour of travel Kadion uses up the powder from the second gem and completed his identification of the ring that Cyrus was wearing.

It is a Ring of Haste (use activated).

[Typhon]

It is a Ring of Haste (use activated).

I would like to use that ring, it gives the most benefit to a warrior.

[The Wandering Bard]

Deal, I have no complaints of giving it to Typhon, does any one else object? I toss the ring to the large Half-orc.

See, its much better to just give whats needed to those who can use it. no need to pay if it will help us now.

As to your question Vi, yes I placed Cyrus's wrapped head is in the bag.

[Ed Zachary]

Another hour of travel goes by and Kadion identified the ring the female Lamia was wearing...

It is a Ring of Resistance +3 (use activated, meaning alway on). For those who were constantly failing saves, this item is for you!

[The Wandering Bard]

If nobody minds, I would like to use this ring. But if some one else would like it let me know and you can have it. I'm more intrested in the Scimitars.

Taking the last bit of powder from the last gem I crushed I sprinkle it over the amulet and mutter the incantation of the Spell. (casts Identify.)

Vi do you have any Identify spells in you can cast? I can only cast 3 more identify spells after this. which means we have two other things that need to be Identified.

[Ed Zachary]

After two hours of afternoon travel the treeline takes a turn toward the east. You don't want to follow that direction, so you turn leftward and head northwest. You are now traveling through unprotected meadow with no more trees in sight. You hope to be able to reach the mountains before nightfall.

Another hour of travel goes by and Kadion identified the amulet the female Lamia was wearing...

It is an Amulet of Health, Con+4 (use activated). For those who need more Hit Points, better Fort Saves, and better Concentration, this item is for you!

Kadion: Which items are you doing next?

[Semaria]

I like that item, but I'm sure someone else could use it more.

But if nobody else wants it, I'll take it.

[The Wandering Bard]

Alright I will begin working on the scimtars. I take the one that we got from the Lamia. And Identify that one first followed by one of those taken from the riders. I will than use my last two Identify spells on the bracers that the others are wearing. And save the last scimitar for tommorow after a rest.

I take the 500g. gem and grind it down spilting it into 5 parts. I sprinkle the first part on the first scimitar and mutter the incantation. (casts identify.)

This process is repeated three more times.
1. One scimitar from the riders
2.Bracers that Ghezryln is wearing
3. Bracers that were offered to Sorrel.

The last scimitar is placed in the bag of holding for later identification.
( this was written in order to save time.)

[Ed Zachary]

You're able to complete three more identify spells before the onset of dusk, for a total of eight spells.

Scimitar (from Lamia) - weapon +3
Scimitar (from Rider) - weapon +2
Bracer (from Rider, Ghezryln's) - Natural Armor +3

The party is about an hour away from the base of the mountains. Do you want to stop here or keep going for another hour? It will be pitch black in an hour.

There are four unidentified items; Scimitar, Bracers, Longbow, Bag

[essyx]

Adara, while the Identify spells are being done, towards sunset, wakes up, and flies into the sky, another Raven taking her place in the wagon. A couple of other Ravens, having darted to and from the forest and fields throughout the day, looking for food and danger, come in as well, settling down for a rest.

Once sunset truly starts glowing, Adara will fly up until she's high enough to see her surroundings very well, as well as farr out of reach of arrows as is possible while still in her sight range. To many, she looks like a blip of darkness in the sky.

Depending on how close they are to the Mountain Range, she will scout out dangers, campsites, water, and enemies or their tracks.

Know/Nature = 9 + 15
Survival = 8 + 17
Listen = 7 + 9
Search = 1 + 17
Spot = 8 + 17

<Ooc=don't ask. The autoroller nust've been stuck. Actually, I got another 17, but felt like a heel, so rolled 1 more time for the 9.>:o

[Typhon]

It's not smart to travel with a wagon in the dark, let's make camp here. Since Adara has the advantage of a bird's eve view, maybe she can recommend a spot. But as far as I'm concerned right here is as good a spot as any.

[Vimachipal]

Vi will take second watch as usual. She'll find a quiet place to meditate and cast an ALARM spell around her.

"Sorrel, I would greatly appreciate it if you would take watch with me again."

[Semaria]

Now that we'll be spending time in the mountains it would be good if we kept with two person watches. If Ghez doesn't mind he and I will take the fourth watch again. Has anyone seen any signs of the groups we were suppose to find around here?

Spot: 7+(d20=11)=18

I realize some of the guys here have been smitten by Tronja's fiendish charm, but she needs to be tied up for the night.

[Vimachipal]

I realize some of the guys here have been smitten by Tronja's fiendish charm, but she needs to be tied up for the night.

If she wanted to escape she could've last night when we were fighting the lamias. I'm not saying that I trust her, just that escape is not in her plans at the moment. Who's ever taking watch must be very careful to guard the magic bag. Absolutely no one should touch that trident.

[Semaria]

I almost forgot... Semaria casts Create Food & Water (L3) for the team, and Create Water (L0) for the horses.

She'll also cast Consecrate (L2) around the camp site.

[The Wandering Bard]

If no one minds, I would like to use the +3, and the +2 scimitar to fight. that way we can give Tronja the Trident I'm using, She has told meshe is proficient and prefers the Trident as a weapon. and we may have need for her in combat later.

If it suits every one I am willing to pay for the scimitars.

I will Take First watch and sit up with Vi as I did last time. During my watch I will meditate and ready myself for the spells I will need for tommorow.

Spot=11+3=14
listen=9+3=12

[Ed Zachary]

Depending on how close they are to the Mountain Range, she will scout out dangers, campsites, water, and enemies or their tracks.

You're about five or six miles from the mountains, the party can cover that in an hour tomorrow morning.

Know/Nature = 9 + 15
Survival = 8 + 17
Listen = 7 + 9
Search = 1 + 17
Spot = 8 + 17

You guide Typhon to a flat area where the grass isn't so high. You spot a river three miles to the east coming out of the mountains. When it gets dark, do you land? There may be more predatory birds in or near the mountains.

[Ed Zachary]

I will Take First watch and sit up with Vi as I did last time. During my watch I will meditate and ready myself for the spells I will need for tommorow.

Last night the watches went like this:
First: Typhon and Tronja
Second: Sorrel and Vi
Third: Adara and Jannys
Fourth: Ghezryln and Semaria

You were resting to regain your spells. The previous night you had first watch by yourself, then you stayed up for second and third watch. You were casting spells all day today while the others rested.

For tonight Vi has already invited Sorrel to take second watch, and Semaria has invited Ghezryln. Other than that, work out your watch (if any) with the rest of the group.

[Moritz]

Without regard to those creatures who may be asleep, the clanking of metal accompanies every footfall of the short legged dwarf who has made his way down from the mountains toward the encampment (party).

He presents himself as a fully armored, helm, shield strapped to his back, dwarven waraxe on his hip - hand placed upon the hilt - and backpack nestled underneath his shield. Perhaps a steel keg with legs. Short in stature, pushing 4 feet on a good day and almost as wide.

Approaching during the second watch, he will inadvertently trip any alarms set, and try to be as overt as possible even whistling a folk tune making sure not to be 'sneaky'.

[Ed Zachary]

Tronja charges the dwarf as she knew him as an old enemy, then strikes at him with Kadion's trident. The dwarf easily deflects the weapon, but the trident does deliver a 4 point shock. Roll a reflex save to half damage, DC=11... is that correct Kadion?

He's one of them! We used to work together, now he's helping the elf try to kill us.

[Ghezryln]

Being a light sleeper I hear the clanging of metal armor, the impact of weapons, and Tronja screaming.

Vi and Sorrel were alread up and will be a round ahead of me. I will sprint to the scene of the noise and be ready to fight or tackle if necessary.

If Ghez doesn't mind he and I will take the fourth watch again.

Sure, I'll help with fourth watch.