City of the Spider Queen
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Rayex
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Day 1 - In the crypt
You're in the hallway. The hallway goes on for almost fifty feet before ending in a set of stairs going down. To your left the door Hazrael just opened, inside there is, as far as you can see, only tombs (you only see a part of the room from the doorway), and halfway down the hallway there is a closed door on the right-hand wall. What do you do?
You're in the hallway. The hallway goes on for almost fifty feet before ending in a set of stairs going down. To your left the door Hazrael just opened, inside there is, as far as you can see, only tombs (you only see a part of the room from the doorway), and halfway down the hallway there is a closed door on the right-hand wall. What do you do?
Dakkareth
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Broken open from the outside. Mmhh, probably the drow investigating the crypts.
The passage to the Underdark is probably deeper down. Let's make sure we leave no surprises at our backs, though.
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The passage to the Underdark is probably deeper down. Let's make sure we leave no surprises at our backs, though.
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Hey, with ENWorld down for days at a time hardly anyone noticed 
Now that it's back up, we can continue.
I'm in favor of not repeating the search-open-look-nothing-continue routine more than necessary. Unless there's opposition or something that seems out of the ordinary, can we say, that the party briefly examines every door/room/etc? Just a suggestion ...
Now that it's back up, we can continue. I'm in favor of not repeating the search-open-look-nothing-continue routine more than necessary. Unless there's opposition or something that seems out of the ordinary, can we say, that the party briefly examines every door/room/etc? Just a suggestion ...
Ankh-Morpork Guard
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((OOC: Agreed, only search what looks odd.))
Jyren's attention was down the hallway and the stairs. He looked to the others, "It seems like this is just a place used to pass through...I expect that what we seek is down those stairs."
Jyren's attention was down the hallway and the stairs. He looked to the others, "It seems like this is just a place used to pass through...I expect that what we seek is down those stairs."
silentspace
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Rashak feels vaguely uneasy for leaving so many places uninvestigated. The tombs where they decided to camp, the tomb with the stuck door, the last room, and now this one. It didn't seem to him like they had investigated them thoroughly enough. It's not something Rashak usually worried about, but people like Merion and Jyren have taught him how important it is to investigate and not just rush into battle. Yet Merion and Jyren did not seem concerned. And Hazrael seemed to be in a rush.
Could Hazrael be leading them into an ambush? Well, a good fight was more Rashak's speed anyway, he thinks as he flexes his muscles and shakes his shoulders out.
"Alright, let's move on then."
Could Hazrael be leading them into an ambush? Well, a good fight was more Rashak's speed anyway, he thinks as he flexes his muscles and shakes his shoulders out.
"Alright, let's move on then."
Dakkareth
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Just to clarify: What I meant is, that the party *does* make sure, that there are no sources of danger overlooked, but we (as players) don't explicitely every single door/room/corridor. As this is a PbP game it makes sense to 'compress' repetitious actions like that - 'We search everything in sight while moving in the general direction of the stairs' would have been clearer perhaps.
Rayex
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Day 1 - In the crypts. Battle with the lions, Round 1.
While the rest wait for Hazrael to clear the door, the Tiefling moves slowly through the opening, trying to figure out if its safe or not. He moves slowly but suddenly something happens. On the floor at the threshold of the crypt, a dangerous-looking glypth suddenly becomes visible and flashes bright blue. With a peal of thunder, two bright-golden lions appear, roaring with anger!
Beyond the glowing lions stands several more stone sarcophagi - at least four, probably close to ten.
Round 1:
Hazrael - 21
Rashak - 19
Lion 1 - 14
Merion - 14
Lion 2 - 9
Jyren - 4
While the rest wait for Hazrael to clear the door, the Tiefling moves slowly through the opening, trying to figure out if its safe or not. He moves slowly but suddenly something happens. On the floor at the threshold of the crypt, a dangerous-looking glypth suddenly becomes visible and flashes bright blue. With a peal of thunder, two bright-golden lions appear, roaring with anger!
Beyond the glowing lions stands several more stone sarcophagi - at least four, probably close to ten.
Round 1:
Hazrael - 21
Rashak - 19
Lion 1 - 14
Merion - 14
Lion 2 - 9
Jyren - 4
silentspace
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For a fraction of a second, Rashak admires the lions, impressed by their combination of strength, speed, and ferocity. They are quite formidable foes. Then, without further thought, Rashak springs forward, his blades spinning defensively.
OOC: Entering a dervish dance, using Combat Expertise to its fullest. If possible, he will move to make a full attack on the first lion, and end his movement in a spot with cover from both lions to protect himself from their charge (perhaps using the sarcophagi as cover?). If that's not possible, he'll end his movement adjacent to one lion (preventing it from charging), using its body to block the other lion's charge.
AC 30, Full Atk +15/+10 melee (1d6+13+1d6 sneak/crit 18-20, +2 scimitar) and +15/+10 melee (1d6+10+1d6 sneak/crit 18-20, +2 scimitar)
Below is a stat block for Rashak in a Dervish Dance. The stat block does not include modifiers for Combat Expertise.
Rashak Varin (in Dervish Dance), Male Human Brb 1/Brd 1/Cloistered Cle 1/Fav 1/Ftr 4/Rog 1/Spirit Sha 1/Dervish 5:
Medium-size Humanoid; HD 1d12+9d10+30; hp 105, Init +7 (Dex, Imp Init); Spd 50 ft; AC 25 (+9 Defense, +2 AC Bonus, +3 Dex, +1 Ring); Atk +22 melee (1d6+13/crit 18-20, +2 scimitar); Full Atk +20/+15 melee (1d6+13/crit 18-20, +2 scimitar) and +20/+15 melee (1d6+10/crit 18-20, +2 scimitar);SA Sneak Attack +1d6; SQ Aura (Chaos), Bardic Knowledge/Lore, Bardic Music (Countersong), Bardic Music (Fascinate), Bardic Music (Inspire Courage), Blindsight 60 ft (2/day), Keensight, Luck Domain Reroll, Movement Mastery, Slashing Blades, Trapfinding, Travel Domain Freedom of Movement, Turn or Rebuke Undead; AL CG; SV Fort +19, Ref +17, Will +17; Str 22, Dex 17, Con 16, Int 13, Wis 13, Cha 12.
Skills: Balance +10, Bluff +6, Climb +15, Diplomacy +12, Disguise +3, Intimidate +3, Jump +21, Listen +15, Perform (dance) +13, Sense Motive +6, Sleight of Hand +5, Spot +15, Survival +6, Swim +7, Tumble +18. Feats: Alertness, Cleave, Combat Expertise, Dodge, Improved Initiative, Improved Two-Weapon Fighting, Mobility, Spring Attack, Two-Weapon Fighting, Weapon Focus (Scimitar), Weapon Specialization (Scimitar)
*Takes 10 on Jump, Perform (dance), and Tumble.
Also, please note that Rashak will be moving at full speed, since the lions are flat-footed and can't make AoOs. He'll still tumble though (why not?)
OOC: Entering a dervish dance, using Combat Expertise to its fullest. If possible, he will move to make a full attack on the first lion, and end his movement in a spot with cover from both lions to protect himself from their charge (perhaps using the sarcophagi as cover?). If that's not possible, he'll end his movement adjacent to one lion (preventing it from charging), using its body to block the other lion's charge.
AC 30, Full Atk +15/+10 melee (1d6+13+1d6 sneak/crit 18-20, +2 scimitar) and +15/+10 melee (1d6+10+1d6 sneak/crit 18-20, +2 scimitar)
Below is a stat block for Rashak in a Dervish Dance. The stat block does not include modifiers for Combat Expertise.
Rashak Varin (in Dervish Dance), Male Human Brb 1/Brd 1/Cloistered Cle 1/Fav 1/Ftr 4/Rog 1/Spirit Sha 1/Dervish 5:
Medium-size Humanoid; HD 1d12+9d10+30; hp 105, Init +7 (Dex, Imp Init); Spd 50 ft; AC 25 (+9 Defense, +2 AC Bonus, +3 Dex, +1 Ring); Atk +22 melee (1d6+13/crit 18-20, +2 scimitar); Full Atk +20/+15 melee (1d6+13/crit 18-20, +2 scimitar) and +20/+15 melee (1d6+10/crit 18-20, +2 scimitar);SA Sneak Attack +1d6; SQ Aura (Chaos), Bardic Knowledge/Lore, Bardic Music (Countersong), Bardic Music (Fascinate), Bardic Music (Inspire Courage), Blindsight 60 ft (2/day), Keensight, Luck Domain Reroll, Movement Mastery, Slashing Blades, Trapfinding, Travel Domain Freedom of Movement, Turn or Rebuke Undead; AL CG; SV Fort +19, Ref +17, Will +17; Str 22, Dex 17, Con 16, Int 13, Wis 13, Cha 12.
Skills: Balance +10, Bluff +6, Climb +15, Diplomacy +12, Disguise +3, Intimidate +3, Jump +21, Listen +15, Perform (dance) +13, Sense Motive +6, Sleight of Hand +5, Spot +15, Survival +6, Swim +7, Tumble +18. Feats: Alertness, Cleave, Combat Expertise, Dodge, Improved Initiative, Improved Two-Weapon Fighting, Mobility, Spring Attack, Two-Weapon Fighting, Weapon Focus (Scimitar), Weapon Specialization (Scimitar)
*Takes 10 on Jump, Perform (dance), and Tumble.
Also, please note that Rashak will be moving at full speed, since the lions are flat-footed and can't make AoOs. He'll still tumble though (why not?)
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Dakkareth
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[OOC: Using Spellcraft & Knowledge: The Planes (if applicable), just to be sure
Merion will get within range (50 ft.) and cast scorching ray focusing both rays on one of the lions, preferably the one less wounded (ranged touch attack at +5, no save, 8d6 fire damage). His stats deviate from the char sheet as follows: AC 19 (mage armor) and 48 + 1d10+10 HP (false life). Merion will make sure, that Jyren has a line of sight towards the beasts and that he is in no immediate danger (using his 5' step to get out of the way if necessary.
IC descriptions to come, once the situation is more clear to me near the bottom of the initiative]
Merion will get within range (50 ft.) and cast scorching ray focusing both rays on one of the lions, preferably the one less wounded (ranged touch attack at +5, no save, 8d6 fire damage). His stats deviate from the char sheet as follows: AC 19 (mage armor) and 48 + 1d10+10 HP (false life). Merion will make sure, that Jyren has a line of sight towards the beasts and that he is in no immediate danger (using his 5' step to get out of the way if necessary.
IC descriptions to come, once the situation is more clear to me near the bottom of the initiative
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Ankh-Morpork Guard
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Jyren jumped with the appearance of the creatures, but quickly composed himself. Upon seeing what was going on around him, he reacted by allowing his mind to flow through the energy around him before forcing it outwards towards the two lions.
((OOC: Casting Dispel Magic...trying an area dispel to get them if I can.))
((OOC: Casting Dispel Magic...trying an area dispel to get them if I can.))
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