Leif's "The Hall of the Rainbow Mage," IC (A) [D&D 3.5] - Page 7

Rathan · 4th June 2009, 05:23 PM

Laz also utters two arcane incants.... placing a invisible shield about himself... then other changes his skin to a deeper... more rocky gray like Gomlars skin....

Protective Spells and Stats:

Leif · 4th June 2009, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Rhun

OOC: I believe there is the ability to "squeeze" in 3E, allowing a large creature to move through a smaller space, so I would think he can move through.

"Squeeze" a Stone Golem? Hmmm.... I thought that applied only to creatures of flesh and blood, but if that's what it's going to take then I guess I'll have to rule that Gomlar can do the "toothpaste tube" effect, too!

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Originally Posted by kinem

"Before we do anything else, let me have a quick look around."

Sam will circumnavigate the mansion on his mount, looking in windows and looking for anything unusual, such as evidence of a heavy object being dragged off, or a secret entrance. (ooc: Spot +12)

He will also use the air walk ability of his mount, directing it up and onto the roof of the house. If he sees anything dangerous, he will head back down instead of landing on the roof. Otherwise, he'll take a closer look at the tower and whatever else is there. He will then ride down and report to the party.

Noted. Results of Sam's survey will have to wait until tonight.

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Originally Posted by renau1g

Blade will await the results of the scout and stay close to Vaidun as he casts the defensive spells.

Does Blade really have to be BJ on the map? Can he just be B?

As you wish, hehe! Teach you to be more careful about your pc's initials in the future I will!!

Leif · 7th June 2009, 04:22 AM

The most obvious thing that Sam notices is that every one of the windows on the ground floor of Londar's mansion has been broken out. They were formerly all stained glass windows, apparently of some not insignificant value, but they are all ruined now. There are signs all around that looters have used the windows to gain access to the mansion, and presumably carried off many things. There are nine (broken) windows in the north wall of the mansion, and five (also broken) in the south wall. There are two windows in the east wall, flanking the front door that are also broken. The western portion of the mansion has just one storey. The eastern end of the mansion is a tower that rises some four stories, but there are no windows anywhere in the tower. There is nothing of note on the roof.

Theroc · 7th June 2009, 04:43 AM

Nilah, being the only member of the group who did not cast normal magic... had nothing to prepare. He simply let his eyes flare with magical empowerment and scanning the front of the mansion, before inspecting the front door more closely himself, though ready to leap back should things prove hostile.

OOC:
Detect Magic
Search check: Roll Lookup
10+2=12

Leif · 7th June 2009, 06:03 AM

The massive front door, the part of it that you can see anyway, is made of oak boards. Nilah does detect Evocation Magic emanating from the very well-constructed lock. His search, however, yields no further information. [OOC: Theroc, are you sure Nilah only has +2 on search checks? That seems a bit low for a character of his level.]

kinem · 7th June 2009, 06:03 PM

Sam returns from the roof and dismounts. "Broken windows all around. Looks like the story about looters is true. No windows in the tower."

He sees Nilah peering at the door.

"Is there somehing odd about the door?" Sam takes a careful look at the door and its lock. (ooc: Search +16, take 20)

Theroc · 7th June 2009, 06:21 PM

"Evocation aura, from the lock. Not sure how strong, but I'd wager it'd be a trap... either that or a spell to keep the door closed even if the lock is picked..."

Came Nilah's reply, as he stepped back and let Sam examine it.

Leif · 7th June 2009, 07:17 PM

Sam can tell that the lock is trapped, but it does seem that the trap will be bypassed if a special key is used to unlock it.

(OOC: that's really probably more than you should be able to tell just from a search of the lock, but, all things considered, it seems fair to me.)

Theroc · 7th June 2009, 07:23 PM

"I may be able to nullify the magic on the lock... Shall I try?"

Leif · 7th June 2009, 07:47 PM

OOC: Nilah's feeling his oats today, is he??

Theroc · 7th June 2009, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Leif

OOC: Nilah's feeling his oats today, is he??

OOC: Sorry, don't quite follow what you're asking there? But what I had in mind was using the Voracious Dispelling Invocation on the lock. Re-reading the technique, it'd only suppress the trap, but might give Sam enough time to 'take 20' on disarming it... if I succeed.

Leif · 7th June 2009, 08:32 PM

OOC: Sam knows that the trap cannot be mechanically removed. Either a special key is needed, which will bypass the trap altogether, or else the magical trap must be removed in some other way. And 'Disarm Trap' is not a skill that a character can 'take 20' to perform, anyway.

kinem · 7th June 2009, 08:43 PM

"Since I have the key, I might as well try it" Sam says, and pulls out the key the lady gave him. If it looks like it will fit properly, he'll put it in the lock and try it.

Leif · 7th June 2009, 08:56 PM

That's the ticket, Sam! Yes, it does look like it might just fit, and when you try it, the lock gives a satisfying "click."

Rhun · 8th June 2009, 12:46 AM

Vaidun glances up at the sun in the sky as we waits for the scouts to return. "Nothin' like a little waiting to keep one ready for action, eh?" he says, a wry smile on his face.

Leif · 8th June 2009, 03:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rhun

Vaidun glances up at the sun in the sky as we waits for the scouts to return. "Nothin' like a little waiting to keep one ready for action, eh?" he says, a wry smile on his face.

Vaidun notes that it is about half-past 1 pm. OOC: I guess. I just made that up! Anyone have any objections?

Rhun · 8th June 2009, 04:02 AM

No objections.

kinem · 8th June 2009, 04:52 AM

"I hope you are all ready, because ..." Sam turns the knob and flings open the door.

Rathan · 8th June 2009, 05:31 AM

"Gomlar.. no one enters or leaves this mansion besides myself and my companions here... you stay and guard this front door.." Laz utters quietly as he prepares to move inside with the rest of everyone else... it's too much of a risk of the golem breaking things or setting off traps to move him inside right now.... once a full search of the house is done he will come back for him...

Leif · 8th June 2009, 06:43 AM

The door swings inward to reveal the entry hall. Fragments of the windows that once flanked the door intermingle with pieces of a porcelain vase that someone dropped. The only items remaining in the entry hall are large pieces of furniture that couldn't be easily carried away. Blank spots on the walls indicate that even Londar's paintings have been stolen. The hallway door to the east has been left open, providing a clear view of the hallway, but the door in the north wall is closed. There are gouges evident in the wood paneling of the interior walls of the room.