The Seekers plot strategy...
Silvarn comes over and offers some thoughts.
"The mage speaks wisely. I can hold the fort, as you would put it while you are gone. I will not refuse the company of any would like to stay behind."
"The dragon is currently laired in the former ruling palace. It is on the far side of the ruins, about two miles from here. That is also the area the Yuan-Ti dwell in. The lizard men live in the swamp. I would estimate that there are between 30-40 yaun-ti in that area of the ruins."
"Ideal strategy would be surprise the dragon within its lair. That would limit its combat options."
As you discuss your options, Dani departs (possibly with Tania) in search of a particular bird he spotted. The jungle is rather quiet, apart from the chatter of birds.
Dani finds his bird after 45 minutes of searching.
For the last 15 minutes, he's had the feeling that he was being watched. Growls are noted in the brush. Looking in that direction he sees a pair of cat-like eyes looking back at him...
SUBJ: GM Notes: (R) FROM: GM Mad 10/02/91 S#: 36105
I still need spell lists from Fiben and Armon. :)
Dani was away while Silvarn spoke. In case I was not clear in the post, you just found your bird and spotted the cat's eyes moments later. It is a Large cat!
If you get your strategy ironed out by Saturday, I can post an update on Sunday. If not, then in the next post.
Now what?
SUBJ: Fiben Bolger FROM: FatalCharm 10/02/91 S#: 512831
(To backtrack ONE more time)
Fiben Blushes when Tania refers to him as "Master Scout Fiben" not used to having a Lady address him with a title. Fiben looks over the spell and says with a slight bow, "Thanks M'Lady, Its just what I was lookin' for!"
Then he goes attempts to learn Armor the same time he learns the ones from Pad.
Fiben approaches Claudius. "I have dreams of someday single handedly taking down a red-dragon. Doesn't every young adventurer? But now, to be honest, there is little I can do against a Dragon. Except get myself killed. Lizard men on the other hand, I have absolutely no fear of. If you would like me to stay behind, I would be glad too." Mumbling, as an afterthought, "If you and Steph want to send me. I'll do as asked."
If Claud allows Fiben to stay, Fiben will waste his Shield spell and memorize Color Spray. If forced, er, asked to go fight the dragon, he'll memorize Armor. This Stoneskin won't last forever. ;>
SUBJ: Stephanie FROM: Schar 10/02/91 S#: 42158
Conversing with Claud, Pad and Silvarn. After listening for a time I speak, but in a low voice so that only they can here.
"I believe that there is something that you are missing here, Pad. Some of these people are brand new to this kind of thing. I don't wish to drag rookies into combat with a red dragon, nor do I wish to make them look like cowards either. That was why I asked for volunteers. If they WANT to come along, so be it. The combat with the lizard men was the first true battle for many of them!"
"My suggestion would be take Zynara, Claudius, Armon, and Mercy. If anyone else wants to come along, that's there choice. Bernice can handle the situation back here."
"What say the rest of you?"
SUBJ: Tania (R) FROM: Enchantres 10/03/91 S#: 517706
I return Fiben's smile and notice his surprise at such a lofty title. 'My apologies. I did not mean to embarrass you. And you are very welcomed.'
I still think it's a bad idea on Dani's part but decide to tag along anyway. 'I'll just go along to keep an eye on him in case there is trouble. Yes, that's it, I'll keep an eye on him! Besides if anything does happen you'll be hearing my screams!' ;D
The longer that me and Dani are gone the more nervous I become. Finally he finds his bird and we start back. Then the loud growl and those menacing eyes!! My mouth drops open but nothing will come out... I stand there, seemingly paralyzed with my mouth agape.....
SUBJ: Padraig (R) FROM: GM Shifty 10/03/91 S#: 502678
"I was addressing my comments more towards the older members who were staying behind, Steph. But even the newest could be of use, considering what Silvarn just told us about where the dragon's lair is. They can help fight off the yaun-ti while we deal with the big cheese."
"I have some doubts as to whether we can get into its lair without alerting it. Considering that the yaun-ti live around its lair, they will probably act as guards and sound the alarm as soon as we are spotted. We might want to think about luring the thing out away from its home turf instead."
SUBJ: Dani FROM: Thwap 10/03/91 S#: 496942
Seeing the cats eyes peer out of the darkness, Dani lets out a frightened little, "oops!" and takes a step back. Then, remembering himself, he'll speak softly..
"Tania.. Be on the ready.. But hold unless it attacks.. "
With that, he takes a piece of meat from his pack and starts into his Animal Friendship spell, staring directly at the cat.
'Indeed, not what I had set out to befriend.. But who am I to doubt Mystra's wisdom. She has sent this cat to me, this cat I will use her gifts to befriend.' he thinks to himself, watching to see if he is indeed worthy of this cat, or if Mystra deems him not.
SUBJ: Claudius.. FROM: GM Falcon 10/04/91 S#: 482390
"Yeah..", Claud grumbles when Pad suggests luring the dragon out, "..why not give it air superiority? We don't need it." He snorts derisively.
"Okay. Bernice, are you staying behind? It's your choice. Fiben, you may stay with her and guard the lair. Anyone else who wishes to can stay without looking like a coward." His eyes glance over the newcomers.
He turns his attention back to Pad and Steph: "Surprise is essential. If we meet any of these yaun-tis, we must decimate them before they can run for help. A stand-up fight is.. undesirable."
SUBJ: Armon FROM: Omni Tuens 10/05/91 S#: 469985
Armon smiles happily, fingering his best dagger as he hears talk of going after the dragon.
"I say we just go do it; we can't plan ahead if we don't know what's ahead. We'll take things as we come to them."
Besides, the bard thinks to himself, I could use another dragon's tooth for my collection.
SUBJ: Stephanie FROM: Schar 10/05/91 S#: 826791
"Well, Pad, you should have said it that way to begin with. I like Armon's idea, let's go and battle this snake men. If the dragon shows up so much the better. After all, eliminating the snake men will help and will allow us to scout the area around the dragons lair out. After yesterday, I would doubt that this dragon doesn't know that we are here."
Steph gathers her equipment and squeezes into her armor. Lightning is sheathed, but is ready for action.
SUBJ: Tania FROM: Enchantres 10/05/91 S#: 461346
Dani's voice brings back from my paralysis. 'Whatever you say, Dani', I mumble and watch to see if he can pull this off.
SUBJ: GM Notes: (R) FROM: GM Mad 10/05/91 S#: 851279
Fiben adds Armor to his spell book.
Dani tosses the meat and the cat comes out of the brush. The pair of Mystrian Priests can see that it is a jaguar. As it eats, Dani casts his Animal Friendship spell.
The cat finishes eating and pads over to Dani. After a moment the cat licks Dani's hand.
SUBJ: Fiben FROM: FatalCharm 10/05/91 S#: 512830
(Coolness ;D)
"Claudius, great, now I can work on something I've been waiting to do. I'll be out back in the trees a little ways if anyone needs me."
Fiben Sneaks quietly into the trees behind the base and settles down to quietly sit, watch, and wait. He unhooks his Rope and holds it at the ready if necessary. Of course, he's watching for Monkeys. Hoping for a Black Howler. And if he sees any, he's gonna try to catch one and tie it up. Of course, he's keeping his eyes and ears peeled for any unwanted guests too.
SUBJ: Tania (R) FROM: Enchantres 10/06/91 S#: 509044
I do my best not to scream when this giant kitty comes out of the brush! Dani sure is brave standing there! Then the cat comes up and licks his hand!! 'Can we- uhm-- go now, Dani? I think I hear Lady Stephanie calling us! Yes, that's it!'
::backing away slowly::
SUBJ: Padraig FROM: GM Shifty 10/06/91 S#: 497613
"Claudius, having the dragon flying is not necessarily a bad thing. While it flies, we can arrange so that it can only attack 1 person at a time. But, all of us can use our most damaging attacks on it, without worrying about catching our friends in the fire. Besides, it isn't the only one who can fly."
When Steph has her say, Pad responds, "Fine, let's try and sneak over to its lair without being seen. If we are seen by yaun-ti, hopefully we can knock them down without too much commotion. I'd suggest we set out a screen of rangers and thieves only a few yards in front of the main party. The yaun-ti have the advantage when it comes to ambushing us in the jungle."
SUBJ: Dani... FROM: GM Elezar 10/07/91 S#: 519914
Reaching down and petting the Jaguar as it licks his hand, Dani sighs with relief and tries to relax the muscles knotted in his shoulders.
"Yes, let's get back to the rest Tania.. " he says, hopefully reassuringly, though it sounded almost like a wavering child's voice to him.
Finally, as they approach the building, Dani'll stop, having finally managed to get his mind settled down to a dull roar. "You had better go ahead to warn them of my friend here. I'd rather not have someone get too excited with a bow. Plus, the fewer rapid moves they make.. the less jumpy Kitten'll be," he squats down and pats the Jaguar on the head and coos gently, "Isn't that right, Kit?"
SUBJ: Zynara (Tora) FROM: GM Gnome 10/07/91 S#: 518535
Tora has asked me to pass along she will not be able to post till late this week unless her schedule changes. She also says she is ready to take on the dragon as the leaders decide but to remind them, she does have a child back home she wants to see grow up.
SUBJ: Mercy FROM: Mastiff1 10/08/91 S#: 480192
Mercy prepares himself for combat. He offers a prayer to Mortidus to watch over his foolish servant and his friends. With that Mercy rises with a determined look in his eyes. "Well come on, let get this over with. We all gotta die sooner or later."
Mercy's spell list: CLW(*3), Bless, Resist Fire
SUBJ: Stephanie FROM: Schar 10/08/91 S#: 487948
"Very well then. Let's be off then. However, we are going to have to rough it as we neither have a ranger nor a thief going with us. Just keep your eyes open."
I'll be near the front of the group with Lightning drawn, fully expecting trouble! :D
Most of the Seekers go off after the red dragon and his yaun-ti horde. Rooster decides to go along and leads the way through the ruins.
Suddenly, there is a rumbling sound and wall falls over and on top of Rooster. (He inadvertently activated a trap of some sorts.)
Before you can advance you spot movement ahead. Six men move to examine the trap. They work to unbury Rooster, who you can see but he is not moving.
Three half-man, half-snake creatures enter the scene and watch. Of these new arrivals, one has the lower body of a snake, another appears human, but has snakes in place of arms. The last appears humanoid, but is covered with snake scales.
Towering over the last three is a huge (10' long) snake with a human head. The huge snake spots the other Seekers in the background. It shouts something in an unknown language and all the others rush to attack.
(They are currently 40' away.)
Dani and Tania return with Dani's pet, Kitten, only to find most of the others gone. Only Bernice and Carnary remain.
Outback, Fiben stands guards/hunts for monkeys. He hears movement in the distance. Looking, he sees over one dozen lizard men moving towards the temple. They are about 100' away right now. And closing...
SUBJ: GM Notes: (R) FROM: GM Mad 10/09/91 S#: 464035
Armon, Claudius, Mercy, Padraig, Stephanie and Zynara are in the group encountering the yaun-ti.
Bernice, Carnery, Dani and Tania are in Silvarn's Temple. Fiben is outside the temple and sees advancing lizard men.
Now what?
SUBJ: Fiben (R) FROM: FatalCharm 10/09/91 S#: 500978
Fiben immediately begins to reach into his Belt Pouch for his Signal Whistle knowing he has to warn the others. He breaks into a sweat realizing it will also give his position away.
Then relief sweeps over him as his hand brushes against the flask of Invisibility Potion he had almost forgotten about. Fiben swallows one gulp of the potion then sprints to the temple, announcing, ''This is Fiben. I'm invisible and standing by the door. We've got trouble. There's about a dozen Lizardmen about 100' away and heading straight for us.''
Fiben sets the potion down so the others can see it. ''There's enough here for you to each take a swallow. I say we make noise to confirm that we are inside, then dash invisibly out the door, scatter, and take cover. We'll wait till they close on the Temple then attack from behind. Chose your cover well if using Missle weapons or spells, for as soon as each of you attack, you'll become visible. If using a melee weapon, at least you can strike first from behind before they know you are there. If anyone has a better idea, speak up and speak fast, they're on their way.''
In spite of being invisible, Fiben keeps his distance from the cat, knowing how well they can smell. ''Dani, I take it the cat's yours? I don't know if this potion will work on it, but you can try it.''
SUBJ: Claudius.. (R) FROM: GM Falcon 10/10/91 S#: 460835
"Gods blood!", Claudius shrieks angrily. "We've been spotted!"
He immediately chants the words to a flaming sphere spell, and rolls it at the yaun-ti, especially their leader.
He will back that up with magic missiles at the leader, then again. (More MMs)
SUBJ: Carnery (R) FROM: Cirius 10/10/91 S#: 465552
The druid listens silently to Fiben's warning, and then takes a sip of the potion. Once invisible, he will attempt to move behind one of the lizardmen, and stab with his scimitar.
SUBJ: Padraig FROM: GM Shifty 10/10/91 S#: 833365
"Nuts. There are too many of these things to fight now. We'd waste power we'll need on the dragon."
Pad then casts a Wall of Force. He creates a 33' diameter hemisphere around the monsters that extends at least 1' underground. If not all the yuan-ti are within a 30' circle, priority is given to capturing the leader and the 3 mutants with as many of the pure humanoid ones as possible.
Assuming this successfully deals with the problem, Pad will send Sean, once again invisible, out to replace the deceased Rooster on point.
Once we get close to the area where the dragon's lair is supposed to be, Pad will cast a Fly spell and Invisibility on himself. At the first actual sighting of the dragon, he'll cast a Fire Shield (Chill version) as his first action. If the party hasn't opened hostilities and has a few rounds to prepare, Pad will throw an Improved Invisibility on himself. Pad also has a Haste spell available for the party if they want it.
In the actual attack on the dragon, if the party gets to make a preemptive first strike, Pad will go with the "all-or-nothing" takeout, a Poly Others into a sheep. Assuming this fails, or the party doesn't get to first strike, he'll fly aloft and start zipping the dragon with spells, staying out of his natural detection range if possible. Care will be taken not to catch PC's in the areas, of course. The spells used will be, in order, Cone of Cold, Lightning Bolt, Cone of Cold, Lightning Bolt, Lightning Bolt, Magic Missile, Magic Missile, and Magic Missile. And if it ain't dead by then, the party has got problems.
SUBJ: Dani... (R) FROM: GM Elezar 10/11/91 S#: 824193
"Not a bad idea, Fiben.. But I doubt Kitten would take to that idea, especially as she's still quite wild. I'll stay with her, visible.. I can even act as bait to draw them in. Though I could use someone to help me out.. The rest of you can go outside invisible and catch them from behind. Hopefully we can spring this trap when they're in the doorway so they're bunched up together.. Plus it'll be easier to hold them there."
Dani kneels down and soothes kitten, preparing himself mentally for combat..
SUBJ: FINROD (R) FROM: SGT STONEY 10/11/91 S#: 796225
Somewhere, far away....
A sleeper stirs...
Music whispers in the background-- a throbbing of far-off drums, and the tones of a pipe organ, playing in its deepest register...
SUBJ: Gm Mad? (R) FROM: QDJ Tim 10/11/91 S#: 794941
GM Mad, I need to know how this Temple is built. (also, is this the same building we moved into to begin with, or did we move while I was sleeping?)
Does the roof contain any kind of rafters or anything? Someplace where I can not only climb up above the door or above the room, but someplace stable enough to allow me to perch and use my bow? I need to know before I can finalize my plan.
Thanks.
Oops, just realized I posted with the wrong name again. This is FatalCharm aka Fiben.
SUBJ: Zynara FROM: Tora 10/11/91 S#: 806574
When the Yuan-ti spots us, I hold off a moment to let Pad do his bit rather than waist spells. If any are outside Pad's "wall", I will use my flame arrow spell on the lead target.
I will then hold back on any further spells. If it comes to melee, I will use my silver dagger.
SUBJ: GM Notes: FROM: GM Mad 10/12/91 S#: 501430
Back at the Elder Pillar Platform, the familiar electrical arcs suddenly come into being. After they fade a familiar elf stands on the platform.
He surveys the ruined, jungle-overgrown city around him. Wondering where he is now and where the rest of this companions are...
Yes, Finrod has returned! :)
SUBJ: Armon (R) FROM: Omni Tuens 10/13/91 S#: 492181
The bard regards the charging mutoids momentarily, unsure whether to charge, retreat, or hold his ground. Fortunately, the guys wearing robes, pointy hats, and waving wands start to work. Once they're done, Armon will attack anything left around with his bastard sword.
If nothing is left around, he won't attack it. Or rather, he will attack nothing. Hmm..he won't be attacking. Nothing will be attacked. Okay...
Mad, if any of the yaun-ti happen to go by the name of 'Nothing', Armon will attack them. Otherwise, he won't attack nothing. Oh...Wait...
Aw, skip it.
SUBJ: FINROD FROM: SGT STONEY 10/13/91 S#: 521706
One purpose drives the handsome elven Mercenary who strides from between the pillars... To find his beloved, and throw himself before her, begging a reconciliation. Never before has he ever admitted that perhaps he was to hasty to judge, or too intolerant, but he is willing to prostrate himself(another thing he has never done before) to be again fighting at the side of his dear Steph.
No matter the immense amounts of money he walked away from in the lucrative contract with a large mercenary condotta that he joined after the fight. Without his fair Human Bride at his side, all gold has lost its glitter for him.(Gasp! Not THAT!)
The trail of the party is easy to follow from the pillars for a small distance, but then the Elven Multi-class comes across a place of muddled signs, and it becomes more difficult still as the party seems to have split into more than one group...
Patiently, he searches the area for one particular set of bootprints... no other trail holds any meaning for him. Only that he must find Stephanie and be once again whole.
Sorry about the lengthy absence, folks... I have no GOOD excuse, just that perhaps Fin and his Human Player have a little TOO much in common.
Hope to be soon back in the swing of things, reunited with the finest group of adventurers on the whole frontier.
Also eager to meet the new players and thier x-ters.
Thanks loads, Mad, for letting me back in!
--Stoney
--Fin's Brain
SUBJ: Stephanie FROM: Schar 10/13/91 S#: 808560
I wait a second for the mages to get their spells off and draw Lightning. When the way is clear, I'll rush to engage any foes still standing.
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Fin!! You're alive!! ;D
SUBJ: Fiben FROM: FatalCharm 10/14/91 S#: 828414
(OH! THAT temple. The pyramid thing. ok) :D
''Dani, you are very brave. I will not leave you in here trapped alone.''
After anyone who is going too takes their gulp of my invisibility potion, I drop the flask back into my belt pouch where it becomes invisible again. Then I leap and tumble over the short wall and crouch with my bow ready. As soon as 6 of the lizard men enter, (as that is the maximum I can hope to get) I let loose with my Color Spray spell. Then if anyone inside is left standing, I start shooting at them with my Bow and Arrows. If and when no one is standing, I wait and shoot any Lizard Men who continue to enter. If they stop entering and turn around to fight those outside I shoot out the door at them, moving to the door if necessary to do so. We can kill the ones I down with the spell after the others are wasted.
SUBJ: Mercy FROM: Mastiff1 10/15/91 S#: 847570
Mercy starts to rush forward to possibly save Rooster. His rush is interrupted when then snake humanoids start to uncover Rooster. "LEAVE HIM BE YOU FILTHY INHUMAN MONSTROSITIES!"
Mercy begins to rush forward again, until he hears the tell-tale mumblings of mages. He stops and waits.A fter spells have gone off he will wade into battle, crushing snake skulls if there is any he is able to get to.
He will check to see if Rooster is still alive. If not he will hide Roosters body, so he can bury him later, properly.
Welcome Back, Finrod! :)
SUBJ: Tania (R) FROM: Enchantres 10/12/91 S#: 512868
Dani's new pet makes me a tad nervous. I mean this thing was ready to have us for lunch not to long ago!! 'Kitten? Dani that's hardly a kitten!!'
Back at the temple, Fiben comes rushing in, Invisible no less! For some reason I go along with the combat fever. 'Sure! I'll take a little sip! After all we beat these walking' reptiles before!'
Once Invisible, I'll go out and attack from behind. First I'll mace of them in the back of the head-- and then run!!
From safety I'll use my Magic Missile. If forced into combat, I'll use the MM where possible, otherwise I'll be swinging that mace! :D
SUBJ: Claudius.. FROM: GM Falcon 10/16/91 S#: 787159
Claudius casts his flaming sphere. When he realizes that a wall of force is up, he'll either redirect the sphere at any not caught in the effect, or (if it's stuck in there), it'll roll around at random for maximum effect.
Unless the battle is about to go very badly, he'll let that be his only contribution to the battle.
Later, if and when he encounters a certain dragon...Lighting bolts and M- Ms, come to mind. If the dragon be- comes a sheep, maybe they can take it home and raise it. ;)
(Pad- How about an undead sheep ;))
(Finrod- Welcome back!!)
The group of older Seekers has encountered several yaun-ti. Spotting the Seekers, several the snake men rush to the attack.
Claudius acts first and sends a Flaming Sphere to greet them. It crashes into four of the purebloods, burning them.
Several of the yaun-ti go into spell casting, but only one effect is noticed. Stephanie collapses and a moment later a huge snake can be seen crawling out of her now empty armor.
Pad casts his spherical shaped Wall of Force and cages in all but 4 of the purebloods. The half-breeds and abomination hammer at the invisible barrier to no avail.
Zynara downs one of the purebloods with a Flame Arrow. Armon and Mercy team up to kill a second.
That completes one round. Stephanie is now during her Sheba imitation. And it's quite good! ;)
Two purebloods are still on the loose.
Back at the temple, the remainder of the group gear up for a lizard man attack. Several down Fiben's Potion of Invisibility and get ready to ambush the attackers.
As soon as 6 lizard men have entered the temple, Fiben tags them with a Color Spray. Four collapse and do not stir. Dani unleashes Kitten at one of the others and it mauls the lizard man. Dani wounds the other with his staff-sling.
Outside, Bernice bops a lizard man with her sling and it falls over. Tania smashes another in the back of the head. It turns and lets out a reptilian growl at her. Carnery drives his scimitar through yet another lizardman.
Before the lizard man can totally recover from the surprise attack, the Seekers are at them again.
Tania runs with a lizard man chasing her. She turns and casts Magic Missile. It hits the lizard man in the chest and he falls over.
Kitten leaps at the other lizard man in the temple and makes short work of this one.
Bernice and Carnery further wound the attackers. Fiben wounds one with his shortbow.
Suddenly, several arrows speed on to the scene. Both shafts are driven deep into a lizard man and it falls over. Those who do look, see a handsome elf who Bernice recognizes as Finrod.
The lizard men have had enough of this and retreat. Over half their numbers went down. Nine lizard men bodies lie scattered about. (Four of them are actually unconscious from the Color Spray.)
Fin followed Steph's trail and found it lead to the temple. He only recognizes Bernice of the group here.
SUBJ: Claudius... FROM: GM Falcon 10/17/91 S#: 505774
"BLOODY HELL!", the mage shrieks when he sees Steph. He whirls to Pad: "Polymorph, wouldn't you say?"
He continues rolling his flaming sphere along, letting that do his work for him.. no sense wasting any other spells.
SUBJ: Steph the snake (R) FROM: Schar 10/17/91 S#: 812117
I slide out of my armor and go slithering off in search of halflings to terrorize! ;D
SUBJ: Fiben Bolger (R) FROM: FatalCharm 10/17/91 S#: 793348
Naturally, while the others are deciding what to do with the 4 unconscious Lizardmen, Fiben carefully but thoroughly searches the bodies for any weapons or treasures useful to the Seekers. What else would I do? :D Not expecting much after the last encounter with the dirty reptiles though. But I will grab another of those gross worthless necklaces if they are wearing them too.
Seeing that Finrod and Bernice recognize each other and all seems ok, Fiben approaches Finrod. Finrod can see that Fiben is a young male elf with blue eyes and long jet black hair falling down his shoulders at the moment. He is wearing a dark blue tunic with shiny silver colored trim, a black vest with dark grey trim, and a black cloak. He extends his hand...
''Nice shot there! I've heard a little about you, Pleased to meet you. My name is pronounced Fibe-en Bowl-gear. (Notice this is a correction from before when I said it was Fib-en. I'm not named after a lie, even if I am a thief. :D) I consider myself a scout (thief) and mage.''
Then my usual ear to ear GRIN of course. :)
SUBJ: Padraig FROM: GM Shifty 10/18/91 S#: 791684
"Oh, bother. They would pull this on a day when I skipped taking Dispel Magic. I suppose I could use a Polymorph Others to get her back to herself, but that'd be another shock on her system. I think we're going to have to skip the dragon hunt for today."
Pad turns and takes his frustration out on the pure-bloods, ripping them with Magic Missiles. When there is just one left, he'll cast a Polymorph on it, trying to change it into a mouse.
After the fight is over, Pad asks Claudius, "You want to hang around here and whack these guys in 10 minutes or so when that force wall comes down? Or head back to the temple? These guys are probably going to come looking for us as soon as this drops."
SUBJ: Claudius FROM: GM Falcon 10/18/91 S#: 463473
Claud nods grim agreement when Pad says that dragon hunting may have to wait.
"Okay, I'll go with that. As for the others, I'd like to handle them now if we can...how are our odds though? No sense crippling someone over a point of pride."
If we do go for a round with the 'others', then he'll use his other flaming sphere, MM the apparent leader, then let Pad have his fun.
SUBJ: OOPS. FROM: FatalCharm 10/18/91 S#: 826387
(I realized I got a little stupid on the last post. For some reason I assumed we would just let them retreat. :x)
Since the retreating Lizardmen will probably go for reinforcements, Fiben prepares to pursue them within short range of my bow and start bringing them down, as soon as one of the older seekers gives any sign to do so. If the rest seem content to let them flee, then Fiben will go with the last post.
SUBJ: Armon (R) FROM: Omni Tuens 10/19/91 S#: 493811
Armon let's out a low whistle as he realizes what happened to Steph.
"That's not good, is it? Hmmm... no, definitely not. But I still say we go after the dragon NOW. You just said you can't help Steph right now anyway...so why turn back? Our choices are going for it now while it dozes or charge it when it's looking for us. Let me put that a little differently... we can come out of this with new material for armor, or toasted."
"Go ahead. Ask me my choice."
SUBJ: FINROD FROM: SGT STONEY 10/19/91 S#: 512184
When the lizards take to their heels, Finrod ignores them. The fair-haired Multi-class has more important things on his mind...
"Bernie!", he cries, leaping forward to clasp the little woman up in a quick embrace. It is obvious he is quite happy to see his protégé. For once the talkative little thief gets no chance to start in with her cease-less chatter that allows no interruption, for as the blue-eyed mercenary lowers the Halfling to her feet, he places a hand over her mouth.
"Bernie, I am overjoyed that I have finally caught up with you. I trust that you are leading the party in its endeavors with your shining valor, as usual. But there is one thing I MUST know, and that quickly and in as few words as you may..."
"Where is Steph? Is she well? How do I go about finding her? And has she said anything which would indicate she might accept a reconciliation with me? I must try to patch things up... my life has been so empty without her. Oh, and the rest of the party, of course."
The handsome freefighter is crouched on one knee so that his ice-blue eyes are level with her own brown ones, and he releases her mouth, placing his hands on her shoulders, he waits her answers and braces himself for perhaps the worst.
Only after Bernie has told him all she will, does Finrod notice the rest of the party. He stands and exchanges quick and polite greetings with each.
The new members see a Well-armed elf of good height for his race, and a slender wiry build. His studded leather armor is covered by a black and silver tunic, belted with a broad belt from which depend his weapons and several pouches. The backpack he wears is by far the smallest in the group, and seems much too small for a prolonged trip. He moves with an easy grace and it seems obvious that when he is less preoccupied, his mien would be educated and his speech eloquent.
But for now, he is much distracted by other concerns. "Fiber Biscuit, you say? Glad to meet you... I knew a Fiber Optek once... any relation?" Without even giving the poor elf a chance to correct his hearing, the Mercenary sets off in the direction Bernie said Steph went, obviously never having really turned more than half his brain toward meeting the new members.
Ah!!! That feels good! Too many months without the exercise of composing a post... my brain was beginning to rust up! I should be back to posting my usual quality stuff, soon, though... excuse the jumpiness and uneven flow of this post... I plead lack of practice. :)
Deep down glad to see the new blood, too. Been needin' new folks!
SUBJ: Tania FROM: Enchantres 10/19/91 S#: 813415
I nearly faint after I hit ol' scaley in the back of the head and he doesn't go down! Instead he turns and hisses at me! 'Yipes!', I shout and then run.
Once far enough away, I blast him with a Magic Missile and the swamp thingie goes down.
I'm amazed to see the lizard men flee as I make my way back to the temple. 'We did it!', I yell and dance about the battlefield. 'Mystra be praised!'
Then this Finrod fellow shows up. 'Hello, my name is Tania', I say and then curtsy.
If Bernice does not give an answer, I'll point in the direction of the dragon's lair. 'They went that way, sir. There's a dragon and snake men that-a-way.'
Tania laughs herself silly at Finrod's comment to 'Fiber bisque.' ;D
SUBJ: GM Notes: FROM: GM Mad 10/19/91 S#: 477812
As Fiben expected, the lizard men have little of value.
SUBJ: After the battle.. FROM: GM Elezar 10/20/91 S#: 518564
.. Dani immediately tends to Kitten, making sure she's not hurt. He'll let her have her fill of the dead enemy, should she seem not to mind the fact that they're lizards.. Since I realize that Mystra's gift prevented her last choice of a meal (namely, Tania and I)..
When Tania pipes up, Dani echoes her praise to Mystra then sets back to calming Kitten down, ignoring the obviously elder party member (who also joined this Jungle Party in the middle, just as Bernice did. :) )
Dani's a fairly unremarkable man, wearing chainmail carrying a shield and wielding a Flail while his staff sling remains strapped across his back.. His every move breathes calmness, even though his moods rarely reflect that.. But more eye catching is Kitten. :) The cute little Jaguar with the bloody jaws.. "Isn't she sooo pretty?" ;)
SUBJ: Zynara FROM: Tora 10/20/91 S#: 465494
When Pad says the dragon hunt is off for the day, I stand ready for the ones that are still out with my dagger.
As we pause waiting for the force wall to come down, "The dragon should already know there is danger in the area. We have been here long enough that word of disappearing groups of guardians has reached his delicate hearing. Another day shouldn't matter so let's clean house."
When I finish speaking, I turn to Pad, "Excuse me but I just remembered something. I was told that when someone is polymorphed they take on the mind of the creature that they were changed into. Should we not grab Steph now before she gets away and becomes totally lost to us while we wait for your wall to come down?"
With that, I get out a large sack and hunt for Steph.
Once Steph is in the bag and the wall is about ready to come down, I will cast my Enlarge spells on our fighters. When the wall comes down, I let loose with my acid arrows. The first is for the snake. Only one arrow per target. Shouldn't be much left in 3 rounds but I will try to do what I can.
SUBJ: Padraig FROM: GM Shifty 10/21/91 S#: 519607
When the wall is about to come down, Pad will cast a Mirror Image, Fly, and Fireshield. When the wall falls, Pad will lead off with a Cone of Cold. He'll follow that up with another Cone of Cold, and Lightning Bolts, until it is no longer safe to use area spells. After that, he'll start hurling his Magic Missiles.
SUBJ: Mercy FROM: Mastiff1 10/23/91 S#: 424067
Mercy echoes Armon's surprise of Stephs change. "Maybe we should capture her before she bites one of us. It may sound cruel but if what Zynara said is true, then it is the wise decision."
He will Zynara catch Steph. Using his soothing voice to coax Steph into cooperating in her capture.
Mercy will crack some snake scull when the wall comes down. "DIE YOU VILE ABOMINATIONS!" he shouts as he swings his morningstar.