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Shadow Lightfoot
OOC: Got a 24 on the attack and a lousy 5 points on damage. Attacking the gargoyle S3.
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Shadow Lightfoot
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A guardian about 1/2 way back on the west side flies foreward, looking over the battlefield. Dropping down next to Gregor, it rakes at the cleric. It's attacks however, are blocked by Gregor's interposing shield.
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From the back of the east side another guardian flies foreward and lands to the east of Gregor. As he fends off the attacks of the other guardians, the claws of this one find their mark (4 points and will save DC:17).
Gregor
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Brother Gile
He speads up his utterings and movements, as a faint blue light sparks between his hands, and his concentration is ruined.
Casting on the Defensive: 19 (1 rolled (fail), +10 ranks, +2 con, +2 skill focus, +4 combat casting)
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Perched on the northwestern corner of the mausoleum, the guardian there watches the attacks before him with a toothy grin. One eye squints as it looks to the back of the party and in one fluid motion, it is in flight. Soaring around the west side, it lands before the gnome sorcerer, Nile. It takes a moment to recover from the landing and is only able to land one claw, and that...is shallow (3 points).
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Following the lead of the previous guardian, one further behind it takes off only a moment later. It also soars around in a werstern arc and comes to a rest next to Mylaes and Nile. Moving to assist the other, it raises it's claws to rend the gnome. One claw is deflected by the invisible force of Nile's mage armor spell, but the other strikes true (6 points).
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OOC: Round 2 begins
Endrin leads the round. All those unable to act last round (except those held of course) may act fully on their turn.
Endrin
Moving the crossbow to his left hand, he snaps his fingers and out of nowhere his longsword is in his right. The bard stops his singing and "Extinguishes" is crossbow.
Attack = 12
Changes dodge to S8 (+1 AC)
Still have 5 more rounds, after this of our +1 combat rolls
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The guardian looks around and holds his action.
Gregor
Surrounded by guardians and unable to move, he prays to Pelor.
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Flanking the paladin from behind, the stone guardian rakes it's claws down Crag's back, penetrating with one (4 points). Not quite through, it slams it's head into the back of your breastplate. One of the horns shallowly penetrates (2 more points).
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Catching the gaze of the guardian across from it, the two guardians grab hold of Gregor, one on each side. Their powerful wings flap, as they lift off into the air (provoking an AOO by Brother Gile, should he wish to take it). Climbing steadily, they stop at a dizzying height. Shreiking with glee they loose their grip on the immobile cleric allowing him to deadfall to the graveyard below. He lands with a dull, but very audible thud. (28 points)
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The two guardians next to Shadow place their claws on him and follw suit, speeding up into the stormy sky before letting the little rogue plummet. (12 points)
Brother Gile
AOO Attack: 18 (10 rolled, +2 weapon, +5 base, +1 str.)
AOO Damage: 8 (5 rolled, +2 weapon, +1 str.)
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Nile
OOC:
I take a 5' ajustment to cell (N15) and I fly to cell (L1).
I cast lightning bolt 10' wide & 85' long centered on gaurdian SG1 in cell L16, should also hit gaurdian SG5.
Damage = 21
DC = 10+ (SL)3 + (CB)4 + (SF)2 = 19
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Mylaes Moonglow
Casting a spell quickly, his hands become a blur, and with great speed, more words and gestures of arcane magic flow forth from the lithe, pale elf.
A small ball of fire appears on one of the guardians, and being controlled by Mylaes, it rolls back and forth over three of the green creatures.
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OOC - Five foot step to O16. Cast haste (increase in AC +4, extra partial action per round, duration 7 rounds). Then cast Explosive Cascade in this path: L16-M17-N18-M17-L16-M17-N18. 20 damage per hit, Reflex save for half DC17. That should help :)
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Moving from near the base of the Mausoleum, this stone guardian moves north toward the large half-orc, and into a flanking position. With one sharp claw, it pierces Adrol's side (4 points).
Brother Gile
Giles moves underneath the flying creature (adjust to N20). Pulling out his holy symbol he begins the intricate incantations of a spell. With clearer thoughts, and less of a threat, he completes the spell, and reaches out to touch Crag.
"Anyone have any idea what these things are?" Gile yells after finishing the spell, trying to see if they can come up with some strategy to take out the remaining few.
(In Infernal) "Who or what are you?" Gile yells, trying to see if their enemy will even tell them.
Casting Bull's Strength and Touching Crag: +4 to Crag's Strength Stat (3 rolled, +1). Duration: 7 hours.
Adrol
"ARRROOARARGH! You hurt Adrol's friends, Adrol send you back to quarry where you belong!"
As if to punctuate the statement, there is a flurry of flame and sparkle from the massive axe in his hands.
OOC: First, Rage (duh). Next, both attacks on the gaurdian S8 at cell P18. See die rolls in the die roller thread and double check my math please. I think total damage is 74 points (I gotta crit!). PS: Sorry for the delay... NWN
Crag
ooc:
first attack:
13 to hit
22 total damage
second attack:
21 to hit
21 total damage
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Adrol, raging swings his greataxe at the stone guardian, and with a massive blow and a sharp ringing sound as axe cleaves stone, it falls to the ground, cleaved in two, the light in it's black gemed eyes fading.
Crag, spinning around to face his foe, slashes at the already burned creature The first misses, but the second blow strikes true and puts it down.
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Endrin leads round 3...
Endrin
Seeing the grounded gargoyles fall, Endrin looks up to his new targets in the sky and at his sword. How quickly things can change. he thinks.
The bard shows his versitility, with the slight utterance "Hide" the sword is gone and he has already grabbed another bolt and loaded it into his crossbow, which he is still holding in his other hand. It does not seem to matter which hand is doing what action, it is all smooth and flowing.
"Ignite" and the crossbow is aflame. Endrin takes aim at one of the flying beasts (S3) and without the worry of striking a friend, he finds his target.
And with a blur of motion the crossbow, is switched to the left hand again and, with a snap, the sword reappears as Endrin takes a step closer to the safety of Adrol (P17).
Dodge on S3 (+1AC)
to hit = 26
damage = 5 + 4 fire = 9
Love those free actions.
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Gliding toward the north in a wide clockwise circle, the stone guardian descends and lands, coming in from the north behind Endrin. It attempts to claw the bard, but it's attacks are clumsy and the bard a bit too nimble.
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Flying the opposite way, the one just shot by Endrin descends and glides up next to Adrol, landing in the remains of the previous guardian. As if to merely irritate the raging barbarian, it reaches in and scratches him with a claw opening a fresh wound (2 points).
Shadow Lightfoot
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Almost mirriring the first's glide down, this guardian glides up on the side of Crag with claws outstretched. Like the others before it however, it's attack is a bit weak, with only one claw penetrating the side of the armor (2 points)
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The last deviates from the actions of te rest and dives straight down at Brother Gile with claws stretched out in front of it looking to impale. One claw is deflected away, but the other is too fast and pierces the holy man(6 points).
Nile
OOC: I cast lightning bolt.
Spell Focus (Evoc)DC +2
Reflex Save for 1/2 Damage.
DC: = 10 + SpL(3)+Chr(4)+SpF(2)=19
Damage - 21
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Mylaes Moonglow
Mylaes, still under the effects of his haste spell, quickly moves a few yards northwest, then turns, targetting the guardian near the fallen rogue and priest, the elf casts two spells in succession.
Eight green bolts of magical energy streak through the air, embedding in the green flying beast.
(OOC - Move to J15, cast magic missile twice at S7. 26 damage, no save)
Brother Gile
Gile moves away from the Stone Guardian behind him (5' adjustment to O20). Then he strikes at the Stone Guardian, putting all the strength he can behind the blow.
If target is killed:
Gile begins the chanting, praying, and jestures of a heal spell, avoiding any blows that might come of his casting. He bestows the healing upon Gregor, hoping to aid his fellow pelorite.
Attack Roll: 28 (19 rolled, +2 weapon, +1 bard song, +1 str, +5 BAB)
Damage Roll: 6 (2 rolled, +2 weapon, +1 bard song, +1 str)
Combat Casting Check: 26 (8 rolled, +10 ranks, +2 con, +2 skill focus, +4 combat casting) Vs. DC: 18 (15+spell level)
Cure Serious Wounds: 19 (4, 6, 1 rolled, +8 caster level)
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Adrol
OOC: Attack twice on gaurdian at P18.
To Hit 1: 24
To Hit 2: 19
Damage 1: 18+4=22
Damage 2: 15+1=16
Total Damage=38
If either attack destroys the beast, Adrol will move directly to O20 to support Brother Gile and protect Shadow. Sorry for the flowery post... I was in the mood.
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Crag
Crag attacks it with all his strength in an attempt to “kill” it so he may help his comrades.
Ooc:
Attack 1
33
damage 1
17
attack 2
23
damage 2
21
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Endrin
Almost in midswing the bard tries to move from the enemy, to the safety of the others, hoping to avoid a strike in doing so.
To hit = 16
Damage (if any) = 3
Tumble without incurring AOO = 15 (but I rolled a 1 + 14) moving to N18.
Use dodge against S6 making my total AC 27.
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Gregor
ARRRRRRRGGGH!!!!
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The guardian moves toward the closest available target, which at the moment is Mylaes. The fiend slashes madly with claws and even tries to gore the wizard with it's horned face, but the claws don't even come close and the horns are stopped by the the invisble barrier of his Mage Armor.
Shadow Lightfoot
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Already standing before Brother Gile, the guardian's black gemed eyes gleam as it's claws move with lightning speed, each piercing the cleric's shoulders (3 & 2 points + will save DC:17 for hold). Roaring with bloodlust it slams it's head into his chest, the horns on it's head coming forth bloody (3 points).
Brother Gile
16 (7 rolled, +9 bonus) vs. DC: 17 Failure.
Nile
Nile swiftly flys back towards the battle to help his paralyzed comrads(I fly to cell I18). Summoning mystical power from within, Nile recites a few words of Arcane magic and releases four bolts of energy a the Stone beast(SG7 in cell M21).
I cast Magic Missle at Stone Gaurdian#7 in cell M21.
Damage = 10
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Mylaes Moonglow
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5' Step diagonally away from the guardian, two arrow shots.
Atk Roll 1: 15
Atk Roll 2: 12
Dam Roll 1: 6
Dam Roll 2: 9
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It was a hard faught battle, but combat is over.
Shadow and Gregor begin to stir within moments and very shortly after that so does Brother Gile.
EACH PLAYER recieves 525 xp.
Endrin
"We should be proud my friends. From what I have heard of this place, many have not been able to do what we just accomplished." He says patting Gregor on the back.
"I would love to continue playing in the rain, but I think it is better that we try to get inside." Endrin adds as he shakes his drenched golden locks and wipes some of the mud off his garmets, placed there from his less than graceful "tumble" just seconds earlier.
Adrol
"Bard right... there be more of them out here, we best get inside quickly. How is my little buddy, he be alright?"
Adrol, too, extinguishes his weapon and moves next to Shadow, confirming he is still servicable.
Gregor
He replies, "Indeed my friend. I'm sure these stone devils have claimed the lives of many would-be adventurers. I consider myself lucky to still be breathing, especially after that fall."
Walking over to Brother Gile, he places a hand on his shoulder and says, You did well today brother, I for one was glad to have you with us. What say we get to work on the bloodied?"
Mylaes Moonglow
"Who needs spells..."
Chuckling, he puts his bow back into his magic quiver, and joins the others in tending to Shadow and Gregor.
"I am uninjured, and will require no healing. Feel free to use my wand of healing if need be, friends. I also agree we should get inside. The talk of undead, as well as the sight of those green guardians, not to mention this damnable rain, are more than enough to make me want away from here."
As if an afterthought, he adds, "And well fought, friends. The denizens of this famed and fabled dungeon are indeed in for a stern test with our group of adventuring souls, the gods willing."
Gregor
Looking around the graveyard, he continues, "I'd hate to be out of spells and have no way for healing when we're down there. I will definitely keep your wand in mind though! And well fought indeed!"
Shadow Lightfoot
Brother Gile
Deciding to heal the party as much as he can before going inside, Brother Gile begins chanting the incantations and prayers required for his healing spells.
Casting Cure Serious Wounds on Gregor: 22HP Healed (4 rolled, 6 rolled, 4 rolled, +8 caster level.)
Casting Cure Light Wounds on Shadow: 13HP Healed (8 rolled, +5 caster level.)
Casting Cure Light Wounds on myself: 13HP Healed (8 rolled, +5 caster level.)
Casting Cure Light Wounds on Niles: 10HP Healed (5 rolled, +5 caster level.)
OOC- I can do more healing if need be.
Shadow Lightfoot
OOC:Shadow is still down 13 hp. Not being greedy, I just don't much like the idea of going into RA down hp.
Gregor
CLW on Adrol for 3 + 5 = 8
CLW on Crag for 3 + 5 = 8
CLW on Shadow for 6 + 5 = 11
CLW on Endrin for 2 + 5 = 7
CLW on Me for 3 + 5 = 8
Endrin
Gregor
Brother Gile
Crag
ooc: Moves to M22.
Endrin
Endrin takes up look-out in Q21.
Shadow Lightfoot
Shadow gives himself a shake and looks around in confusion, "Oops! Must've been day dreaming. Thanks for the healin hand guys. Shadow stands and makes his way down the stairs. He approaches the door, "I checked the door before and found no traps. Now let me see about this lock." He checks out the lock to see if the key he found will work in it. If not he will proceed to try to pick the lock.
OOC:Rolled a natural 20 on the open locks roll for a grand total of 35.
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Finally, with a loud thunk, the doors part slightly and the key vanishes from Shadow's hands and is gone. As the wind blows up behind the halfling, the doors fly open and slam against the interior walls with a loud THOOM!
The Mausoleum itself is filled with damp musty air. Dust covers most of this barren room of solid stone. Several broken and rusted weapons lie on the floor, along with the butt-ends of several spent torches. The room's sole fearture is a large stone sarcophagus, on top of which are two brass candleabras. Each holds black candles. They are all lit.
Brother Gile
He then removes a bottle of holy water from his backpack, and waits to see what the party decides to do, murmering quite prayers.
OOC- Cast Invisiblity to Undead on everyone in the party except himself.
Duration, 70 minutes (10 minutes per caster level.)
See text for information on save.
Will save DC: 14 to negate. (10+1 spell level + 3 wis)
Endrin
"Hmmm, lit candles? I think we are expected." Endrin states as he ponders the scene. He has not come this far to turn back now, not with the confidence he has in his friends. The bard will wait for Shadow and the others to begin to enter and he will follow, almost expecting the doors to slam shut behind him.
Endrin reaches down and grabs nice sized stone and brings it with him. He intends to place it, between where the doors would shut, hoping to be able to keep them open if, by chance, they do shut. The bard ignores the looks the others might give him for carrying the stone.
Shadow Lightfoot
He then checks the floor in front of the door for traps.
OOC: Got a 20 on the spot check, searching spaces N/24 (30) and O/24 (23) for traps.
Shadow Lightfoot
Adrol
Adrol confidently takes a couple of steps inside the mausoleum and encourages the others to form up behind him.
OOC: Move to N25, and check the surroundings, spot=2
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Gregor
Moving in to O25. Spot: 16
Mylaes Moonglow rolls...
Roll 1, 20 sided di(c)e 1 times. Add 10 to the result. Drop the lowest 0 di(c)e.
3 + 10 = 13
Total = 13
Mylaes Moonglow
Also, he searches through the debris on the ground for anything of significance, worth, or value. He uses his wand of magic detection to aid in thes process, scanning 60 feet at a time.
(OOC - Knowledge-History check 18, Search check 13. He will also note the strength and sort of magic that is found, if any)
Gregor
Above the sarcaphagus in the celing, there is an indentation the size of the sarcaphagus.
Crag
"Probably a trap to keep people away from the Sarcaphagus. I would be wary of disturbing the Sarcaphagus. It seems someone or something lit these candles."
Crag scans the room for any exits.
ooc: Moved to M26
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Endrin
Mylaes Moonglow
"It would appear as though someone lit these candles recently, my friend, but I believe that is not the case. There is illusory magic at work upon the candleabras. It is feint, though clearly enough to keep a continual flame upon them. The spell is quite common."
Turning and examining the floor, Mylaes suddenly stops and points to a large stone slab (N33-34), slightly discolored from the rest on the floor. He smiles towards the others.
"It seems my keen elven senses have discovered an exit here in the floor. Though I would prefer if Shadow would take a look to make sure it is not rigged with some form of trap."
Crag
"What manner of grave have we entered?"
Impressed with the elf's findings he waits for Shadows turn to check the hidden exit.
Brother Gile
He moves around then, heading up next to Mylaes, paying more attention to the sarcaphagus then the odd floor pannel. He resists the urge to knock the candles away with his mace. He looks up at the oddly shaped ceiling. "I wouldn't say thats not exactly natural, it's probably that way for a reason. If the pannel is a way down," he says, looking down where Mylaes found the strange floor pannel, "perhaps we should see what this sarcaphagus and ceiling is about. Never know when we may find a key, or something equally valuable again," the cleric suggests, turning back to the others to see what they think.
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