The blast of flame missed the goblin shaman, in what is likely to be the last round of combat.
__________________ Game Quote:
"Shut up! a giant blue smurf eats your character...zzzz"
(sometimes its important to stop gaming and sleep)
"You all are the worst emissaries, ever!" the silver dragon declares, shaking with rage.
"Its a game, a game, I'm only playing. " E. Wiggen My PbP games , Roll Dice
Vorgrym pulls a javelin from over his shoulder and chucks it at the shaman in desperation, hoping for the best.
Actions
Draw Jav, throw at cloud kill. I took the -2 from the cloud and the concealment into account on the att roll(1d20+1) Total: 15, for 4 damage. mark the shaman. http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2079024/
Stats
Initiative +3 Senses Darkvision; Passive Insight 12, Passive Perception 12 HP 10/27 3THP; Bloodied 13; Healing Surge 6 ; Surges Per Day 5/10 AC 18; Fort 15, Ref 14, Will 12 Speed 6 Action Points 0 Dual Strike(standard; at-will) ✦ Martial, Weapon
+8/+6 Main and Off-hand vs AC. 1d6+3/1d4+2 damage. Footwork Lure (standard; at-will) ✦ Martial, Weapon
+8 vs AC; 1d6+6 damage and Vorgrym can shift one square and slide the target into the space Vorgrym left. Distracting Spate(standard; encounter) ✦ Martial, Weapon
+8 vs AC. Hit: 2d6+9 and the target grants combat advantage to Vorgrym until the end of his next turn. Lasting Threat (standard; daily) ✦ Reliable, Martial, Weapon) +8vs AC; 3d6+6 and the target is marked until the end of the encounter or until Vorgrym is knocked unconscious. No mark can supercede this one. Cloud of Darkness(minor; encounter)✦Close Burst 1 Effect: The burst creates a cloud of darkness that remains in place until the end of Vorgrym's next turn. The cloud blocks line of sight, squares within are totally obscured and creatures within are blinded until they exit. Vorgrym is immune to these effects. Darkfire(minor; encounter)✦Range 10; 1 creature +6 vs Reflex; Until the end of Vorgrym's next turn all attacks against the target have combat advantage and the target can't benefit from concealment or invisibility
Raelyn moves a bit closer to the shaman (OOC: move 3 squares SW), trying to maneuver such that the enemy won't be able to hit all of the Drow with his next attack.
"You're next", he says (OOC: Vicious mockery hits Will 16 (without penalties) for 6 damage, -2 to attacks if hit )
Raelyn stat block
Raelyn, Drow Bard 1
Init +1 Perception: 10 Insight: 10 DarkVision
AC 17 Fortitude 13 Reflex 13 Will 15
Hit Points: 21 / 28 Bloodied: 14
Healing Surge: 7 Surges per day: 9 / 10
Action Points: 1
At Will Melee basic +4 vs ac; 1d8+1 damage
War song strike +7 vs ac; 1d8+4, allies who hit gain 3 tmp hp tsnt
Vicious mockery ranged 10 +4 vs will; 1d6+4 and -2 to attacks tent
Encounter Resources
Cloud of Darkness OR Darkfire
USED Hunter's Quarry
USED Majestic Word One
USED Majestic Word Two
USED Shout of Triumph
Words of Friendship
Use second wind
Use action point
__________________ Game Quote:
"Shut up! a giant blue smurf eats your character...zzzz"
(sometimes its important to stop gaming and sleep)
"You all are the worst emissaries, ever!" the silver dragon declares, shaking with rage.
"Its a game, a game, I'm only playing. " E. Wiggen My PbP games , Roll Dice
Lets see if I can get this posted without crashing Enworld again
Drisdhaun moves closer to the door moving to prevent the shaman from getting past him. Glaring at the shaman he calls out "Surrender and prove your use to us and we won't cut you down like we have the lizard droppings you called allies"
“Yes, yes! I surrender ! I for one welcome our new drow overlords.”
He drops his wand and waves his hands vigorously at the fog, causing it to clear away. The elaborate antler hat bobs on his small frame. “Would you care for a tour of your new lair? It’s really not that big, just four large rooms, but we are working on an expansion project....
In the room to the south we have the leaders quarters. It is three bedrooms and a meeting area, with wooden walls between them. I can move my stuff to the common barracks, so you have more room.
Then if one of you takes each of the rooms, one stays in the meeting room, and someone could stay in here that leaves ... erm " he starts counting on his fingers, looks up at you, then starts over. "no wait ... Well ... you can figure that out I'm sure. … how long were you staying?”
__________________ Game Quote:
"Shut up! a giant blue smurf eats your character...zzzz"
(sometimes its important to stop gaming and sleep)
"You all are the worst emissaries, ever!" the silver dragon declares, shaking with rage.
"Its a game, a game, I'm only playing. " E. Wiggen My PbP games , Roll Dice
Last edited by Evilhalfling; 26th May 2009 at 01:22 AM..
Reason: math.
"This will be our base of operations," Vorgrym says as he climbs up the dias. The drow reaches forward and grabs his javelin, cleaning the tip before putting it back over his shoulder. "Show us the rest of this place, we will be here a while. Don't forget any hidden passages."
Djaar faces the room at large and begins addressing everyone. That makes me in the room to the south, bedroom furthest from the door... Nashquiri, Raelyn, I'd like to meet with you privately in my room. I have questions, that only the two of you may be able to answer...
After everyone is rested, we should regroup in the meeting room to talk over where this is headed... Specifically, what operations this base will be central in carrying out.
Cloudkill I expect you to give Vorgrym a full report of the happenings here in the last month during your tour of the lair. Detail who came into this area, what they know about it, and how often they visit.
I'll be in my room resting while you all decide what this is about.
The unusual outburst ends and Djaar walks to his room, giving his dagger a hard stare down the whole walk...
Nashquiri will look to Vorgrym and the goblin, deciding whether he should go with them, but then hearing Djaar's words, the drow wizard will look at him inquisitively. "It was uncharacteristic of a drow to ask another for assistance of any kind. This must be import."
Nashquiri will make a show of wiping off a bit of dust that got on his otherwise unmarred robes and follow the other drow into the room.
"The room furthest from the door was mine, the secret door in the back wall leads up into the dragon there." He gestures at the dragon statue in the corner. "and erm... please take the wand under the bed, as my gift to you. It works better the more confidant you are. I'm sure you will have no trouble with it."
“we can start with the new area we are digging out, its just up the main hallway here. The old chief had intended it to be a cell of prisoners or a vault for treasure, whichever we got more of I think... I had suggested putting a dragon statue in the new room, since there is one in each of the others, but the chief didn't know where to find another one. “ He moves back towards the door you came in, and waits for those going on the tour.
“I’ll guard the door, masters” says your previous guide as he follows Djaar, Raeyln and Nashquiri.
You have done it, sezied control of a lesser race and proven yourselves in battle.
No longer are you raw recruits. (see OOC thread)
__________________ Game Quote:
"Shut up! a giant blue smurf eats your character...zzzz"
(sometimes its important to stop gaming and sleep)
"You all are the worst emissaries, ever!" the silver dragon declares, shaking with rage.
"Its a game, a game, I'm only playing. " E. Wiggen My PbP games , Roll Dice
Last edited by Evilhalfling; 27th May 2009 at 04:28 AM..
Drisdhaun moves towards Cloudkill, motioning him to begin the tour. To Vorgrym he motions with his fingers "keep a look our for any features our new 'ally' doesn't mention to us"
Never the best student of history, or particularly interested in the nuances of rock types and so forth, he will try and determine if this conplex is all of goblin craft or if they are building on to or excavating a complex from another race and looks confused.
Following Drisdhaun, Raelyn shares what he knows of goblin craft and history, exuding confidence and cockiness, even though his knowledge is rather thin.
Once inside the room Djaar appraises the area frantically, looking behind curtains and under the bed, anywhere that could hide a nemesis.
Believing the room is as secure as it can be, Djaar turns to his guests, speaking low and quickly,
You two have seen what's been happening, I know it... How do I control the arcane energy that is chaotically manifesting? I've yet to figure out how it travels through my blade or even where it is coming from. Djaar pauses, twitching his blade hand, sending the dagger over his knuckles and catching it,
They told me it wouldn't come back, that I had no arcane talent! Sending me on suicide missions... After the cave in, and our rest, I have felt things, from my youth. Power. Chaotic Power...
Djaar comes to a crescendo, nearly screaming Chaotic Power. Shaking his head he gets control of himself, snapping a look in Raelyn and Nashquiri's direction, waiting for some response.
Slowly realizing how unnerved he is to have said so much. Djaar begins to think about what he has told them, and the implications they may infer.
Eventually he makes a mental note to look for that memory loss spell his Matron had mentioned. Just for occasions like this...
The drow wizard looks from Djaar, to Raelyn, then back to Djaar during the latters rant, becoming nervous around the other drow. "Slow down, what are you talking about? Chaotic Power? Speak slowly and explain in proper detail so I can understand what you're saying." Nashquiri replies calmly, at least on the outside
Suddenly Djaar moves around the other drow, opening the door just a crack.
Champion Guide, Bring Ratbreath and Gargle or Gargmirror, whatever their name, bring the two who were fixing the cart. They should be in the meeting room by the time we reconvene.
Closing the door, Djaar looks at Nashquiri,
Magic... Not the controlled, calculated, mind bending power you have Nashquiri, nor the arcane tones and vibrations that you control Raelyn. Chaotically manifesting, sometimes through my blade, sometimes through my hands. When I was young this happened, I was sent for a ritual, and came out with nothing but martial prowess. Now it is back... How do I control it?
Realizing the other two may need incentive to help, Djaar continues, Slaying your enemies would be easier if I wasn't concerned by accidentally catching our party in the blast. Raelyn you have yet to weigh on this, what say you?
Raelyn's eyes gradually widen as Djaar explains his recent experiences. Then he breaks out in a smile.
"Most of us must study and train in order to harness arcane power, but a few have the magic in their blood. It would seem you are one of them, Djaar." Raeleyn steps closer to Djaar, looking him over, before continuing. "I do not know much of sorcery, but I do know that it can be perfected with practice. Do not fear your power - use it! If some ill should come from it, well, we shall have some good stories to tell, now won't we?" Raelyn slaps Djaar's back jovially.
Although none of you know that much about dungoneering, the walls and ceilings of this lair are covered with worked and finished stone. The lack of bracing, and water damage shows that they were competent, and the wear on the floor flagstones shown that this complex has been here for some time.
A quick check of the bodies, shows that two of the guards survived. The Chief and Eatsblood were carrying about 200gp of coins and cheap jewelry. Their weapons and armor are unremarkable. Eatsblood also had a potion, marked with a H. The Shaman will confirm it is a healing draught.
The main tunnel has a newly dug tunnel about 50’ along. Beside the new opening is pile of stacked facing stone and a thick iron door, currently resting on the floor. Cloudkill calls out and 4 exhausted miners come out of the tunnel. The new tunnel is just raw earth and braced with logs. “These Drow are our new leaders. They defeated Eatsblood and Chief Chokebat. Any questions? Back to mining then.”
“The other guy asked about goings on in the last month. Mostly we have been mining. The caravan season is just beginning and the nearby road should provide plenty of loot. We have already passed on one or two larger caravans, but you could hit much bigger targets, or even raid one of the nearby villages for loot and slaves.”
He continues on down the hallway. Towards a 4-way intersection. The wounded goblin guide comes from the east hallway and trots down the corridor towards you.
In the Room:
Djaar’s searching under the bed does turn up a rune carved wand of white wood. It has bands of a strange steel-gray metal at either end. It is embedded with several light green or yellow crystals.
With some studying
Spoiler:
Master’s wand of Dire Radiance +1. AV 110pg
Crit +1d8
Property: each sq a target of dire radiance moves towards you costs 1 extra sq of movement.
Power (encounter, standard) as warlock’s dire radiance power; except that Charisma is used for Attack and Damage rolls.
__________________ Game Quote:
"Shut up! a giant blue smurf eats your character...zzzz"
(sometimes its important to stop gaming and sleep)
"You all are the worst emissaries, ever!" the silver dragon declares, shaking with rage.
"Its a game, a game, I'm only playing. " E. Wiggen My PbP games , Roll Dice
Vorgrym stands by, listening intently to the words of Cloudkill. When he brings up the caravans and towns, the warrior finally replies. "Attacking the villages will attract too much attention. Caravans though are another matter. How many men usually guard them?"
In the drow handsign he says "It will be best to let the goblins carry on as if there has not been a change of command, don't need to call in undue attention at the moment. Keep an eye out at our new vassals numbers and battle readiness. We will have a meeting with the rest of the patrol after the tour."
Drisdhaun will keep an eye open for the numbers and quality of the goblins.
After the clap on the back Djaar feels more confident. Looking at the new wand he has acquired, Djaar smiles. [Raelyn this wand would be useful to me, however I am loath to give my blades up. They feel right. Will you help me to find a Mages Weapon? Something to fend away my foes, a dagger designed to parry. Give your Oath that you will help to find a parrying dagger fit for a mage, and I will give you this wand.
Any last tips to control the arcane Nashquiri? If not, shall we reconvene with the others in the meeting area? I'm interested in the report on this place.
OOC
In case I couldn't be more blunt... I'd like a "Mages Weapon" "Parrying Dagger".
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