Creamsteak
Explorer
The bridge is about 100 feet. The towers are pentagonal, 20 feet to a side, 40 feet tall. There are no doors inside the tower, they are solid stone "anchors" for the bridge.
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(CSRHoD) Creamsteak's Red Hand of Doom [IC]
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Larian listense carefully, having learned to respect and heed what Avril has to say. When she finishes he weighs in. You're right. There's no need to rush things, as the army seems to still be gathering itself. There's some reason for concern in that we know said army will arrive in the near future, and it would be best for us to deal with this force before the larger numbers appear. The night strike is an interesting idea, but I'm fairly certain that darkness will hinder us much more than our opponents. Besides, our three spellcasters would sacrifice magical use for tomorrow. I would rather launch an attack before it gets much darker or try to wait until tomorrow.
pathfinderq1
First Post
"I think, from the sound of things, we may want to wait until morning, when we are all rested and ready. Let us move back a bit farther, in case they send out patrols during the night. Perhaps, once we are prepared, we might try to draw the dragon away from the other guardians- between our archers and our ranged spells, we might injure it so that it can fly no longer..." Tyrla still sounded worried, but now that imminent combat seemed less likely she did not appear quite as tense as she had been moments ago.
OOC: Between eldritch blast, call lightning, and Larian and Siobhan using longbows, we can deal pretty reasonable damage at range- if we can draw the dragon away from ground support, we ought to be able to bring it down, though I doubt we can do it without some casualties. Maybe the kind of illusion we used on the hydra could be used as a lure...
OOC: Between eldritch blast, call lightning, and Larian and Siobhan using longbows, we can deal pretty reasonable damage at range- if we can draw the dragon away from ground support, we ought to be able to bring it down, though I doubt we can do it without some casualties. Maybe the kind of illusion we used on the hydra could be used as a lure...
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Creamsteak
Explorer
Everyone sets up camp. The night is filled with the strange sounds of the Witchwood, and knowledge that creatures like the giant and the abombination still live on this land. This night is a bit warmer than the last. The forest provides better cover against the wind than the rickety castle walls.
When all is said and done, the group recovers at dawn without any particular encounter or problems with hypothermia (or similar).
Notes
Go ahead and level to 6.
Prepare your spells and such.
When all is said and done, the group recovers at dawn without any particular encounter or problems with hypothermia (or similar).
Notes
Go ahead and level to 6.
Prepare your spells and such.
Arkhandus
First Post
"I still don't like this...." Warren states, after everyone has risen in the morning. "You know I'll stand by you, but if your plans to attack a dragon out in the open result in the mass slaughter I expect, I will flee to save myself before it decides that a side order of halfling goes well with a main course of elf."
"And don't say I didn't warn you how foolish it is to attack a bloody dragon, of all things...." he mutters while going off to do his morning exercises.
"And don't say I didn't warn you how foolish it is to attack a bloody dragon, of all things...." he mutters while going off to do his morning exercises.
Larian sighs at Warren's words, used to his friend's worrying, but still amazed that it comes from a halfling. Truly, short one, you sound more like a dwarf every day. We are likely the only ones in the area who have a chance of chasing this dragon away, and thus it is our reponsibility to attempt it. Would you speak differently if it was your own halfling village that the goblin army was moving toward?
He smiles to make sure the halfling knows it is all in good humor, and then settles in to study his spellbook.
As soon as he mumbles over himself while holding a long, thin metallic rod.
[sblock=ooc] cast extended mage armor on himself [/sblock]
[sblock=spells] Spells Prepared
0- Ray of Frost, Ray of Frost, Detect Magic, Daze
1-Feather Fall, Feather Fall, Magic Missile, True Strike, Feather Fall (Trans)
2- Scorching Ray, Scorching Ray, Invisibility, Bull's Strength (Trans)
3- Mass Resist Energy, Fireball, Displacement, Haste (Trans)
Spells in Effect
Mage Armor--10 Hours
Rod of Extend--2 uses left
Pearl of Power--available [/sblock]
He smiles to make sure the halfling knows it is all in good humor, and then settles in to study his spellbook.
As soon as he mumbles over himself while holding a long, thin metallic rod.
[sblock=ooc] cast extended mage armor on himself [/sblock]
[sblock=spells] Spells Prepared
0- Ray of Frost, Ray of Frost, Detect Magic, Daze
1-Feather Fall, Feather Fall, Magic Missile, True Strike, Feather Fall (Trans)
2- Scorching Ray, Scorching Ray, Invisibility, Bull's Strength (Trans)
3- Mass Resist Energy, Fireball, Displacement, Haste (Trans)
Spells in Effect
Mage Armor--10 Hours
Rod of Extend--2 uses left
Pearl of Power--available [/sblock]
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Dalamar
Adventurer
Siobhan comes out form his morning prayer.
"I focused on asking blessings that will help us defeat the dragon. Kord has also been gracious to grant me the insight to wielding a bow effectively, so I can use the bow we found in the Vraath Keep to bring down this dragon. However, my hand-eye coordination isn't very good. Do you know any spells which could help, Avril and Larian?"
[sblock=OoC]I added the bow to Siobhan's character sheet, and did the math with the assumption that it is a +1 bown (since it most likely is at least that much).
Currently my combat plan would be Protection from Energy on Siobhan, Resist Energy on someone who needs it, Bless and Shield of Faith on Siobhan before combat, and reading the scroll of Divine Power and casting Prayer just before the attack. Still considering if the additional +1 to attack and damage from Divine Favor are worth the extra round it takes to cast it.[/sblock]
[sblock=Spells Prepared] CL 6, +1 for Conjuration (Healing) spells
3rd - Cure Serious Wounds (CL 7), Prayer, Protection from Energy
2nd - Cure Moderate Wounds (CL 7), Lesser Restoration (CL 7), Resist Energy, Spiritual Weapon
1st - Bless, Cure Light Wounds (CL 7), Divine Favor, Shield of Faith
0th - Create Water, Cure Minor Wounds (2) (CL 7), Guidance, Light
Domain Spells 3rd - Keen Edge, Magic Vestment; 2nd - Bull's Strength, Heat Metal; 1st - Enlarge Person, Magic Weapon[/sblock]
"I focused on asking blessings that will help us defeat the dragon. Kord has also been gracious to grant me the insight to wielding a bow effectively, so I can use the bow we found in the Vraath Keep to bring down this dragon. However, my hand-eye coordination isn't very good. Do you know any spells which could help, Avril and Larian?"
[sblock=OoC]I added the bow to Siobhan's character sheet, and did the math with the assumption that it is a +1 bown (since it most likely is at least that much).
Currently my combat plan would be Protection from Energy on Siobhan, Resist Energy on someone who needs it, Bless and Shield of Faith on Siobhan before combat, and reading the scroll of Divine Power and casting Prayer just before the attack. Still considering if the additional +1 to attack and damage from Divine Favor are worth the extra round it takes to cast it.[/sblock]
[sblock=Spells Prepared] CL 6, +1 for Conjuration (Healing) spells
3rd - Cure Serious Wounds (CL 7), Prayer, Protection from Energy
2nd - Cure Moderate Wounds (CL 7), Lesser Restoration (CL 7), Resist Energy, Spiritual Weapon
1st - Bless, Cure Light Wounds (CL 7), Divine Favor, Shield of Faith
0th - Create Water, Cure Minor Wounds (2) (CL 7), Guidance, Light
Domain Spells 3rd - Keen Edge, Magic Vestment; 2nd - Bull's Strength, Heat Metal; 1st - Enlarge Person, Magic Weapon[/sblock]
Larian finishes casting his armoring spell and turns a grim face on his companions. Very aware that this will be bloody day he asks, So, have we a battle plan? I will extend my spells of haste and acid resistance to maximize their usefullness, and can also make Warren invisible for an initial strike, and add strength to someone's arms. Beyond that, most of my actions will be attacks of bow or spell.
My suggestion is to strike hard and fast against the hound and towers, and hopefully take this side of the bridge before their reinforcements arrive. Can anyone block the bridge in any way, to keep those reinforcements on the other side? I guess I could create an image of a wall of fire or something similar to discourage their intrusion.
Thoughts, my friends? I think the more we hear from all, the more likely we are to hit on a solid strategy.
[sblock=spells]Spells Prepared
0- Ray of Frost, Ray of Frost, Detect Magic, Daze
1-Feather Fall, Feather Fall, Magic Missile, True Strike, Feather Fall (Trans)
2- Scorching Ray, Scorching Ray, Invisibility, Bull's Strength (Trans)
3- Mass Resist Energy, Fireball, Displacement, Haste (Trans)
Spells in Effect
Mage Armor--10 Hours
Rod of Extend--2 uses left
Pearl of Power--available [/sblock]
My suggestion is to strike hard and fast against the hound and towers, and hopefully take this side of the bridge before their reinforcements arrive. Can anyone block the bridge in any way, to keep those reinforcements on the other side? I guess I could create an image of a wall of fire or something similar to discourage their intrusion.
Thoughts, my friends? I think the more we hear from all, the more likely we are to hit on a solid strategy.
[sblock=spells]Spells Prepared
0- Ray of Frost, Ray of Frost, Detect Magic, Daze
1-Feather Fall, Feather Fall, Magic Missile, True Strike, Feather Fall (Trans)
2- Scorching Ray, Scorching Ray, Invisibility, Bull's Strength (Trans)
3- Mass Resist Energy, Fireball, Displacement, Haste (Trans)
Spells in Effect
Mage Armor--10 Hours
Rod of Extend--2 uses left
Pearl of Power--available [/sblock]
Dalamar
Adventurer
"My intention is to focus on physical attacks, and some of the prayers I've prepared will help us all in that regard," the cleric answers. "I will also use the scroll we found, as that should give me the abilities of an able warrior. Movement limitation isn't my strongest suit, though. I will most likely begin with my hammer, and once we have cleared this side of the bridge change to the bow and focus on taking down the dragon."
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pathfinderq1
First Post
"I am ready," Tyrla said steadily. "While I can do little against groups, the range of my arcane bolts is impressive- I can focus my attention on the dragon as soon as we attack, and continue until it falls or I do."
