tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post2737528062577004548..comments2024-03-26T03:07:31.274-04:00Comments on DMG 42: Exploring the SanctuaryRosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08107736691449509380noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-5795133526481064102012-02-24T09:06:41.167-05:002012-02-24T09:06:41.167-05:00OOC: Well, there goes the neighborhood!
With a fe...<i>OOC: Well, there goes the neighborhood!</i><br /><br />With a few mystic words of power, a spell is unleashed from the burning soul of Kulimvorith. Ghaaldar, still hurt from his brush with the dangerous door, is able to bend his knees, get low, and resist the sorcerer's dark magic.<br /><br /><i>[TECH]<br />(4)+7 +2 {combat advantage} vs. Fortitude 17; MISS!!!</i><br /><br />Betrayal!!! Very time-sensitive actions are now occurring and I will be rolling initiative for everyone. You may follow that at the new post here: http://dmg42.blogspot.com/2012/02/betrayal.html<br /><br /><i>[TECH]</i><br />Mavarothix (17)+6 <b>23</b><br />Duurkala (14)+3 <b>17</b><br />Grimlock (9)+7 <b>16</b><br />Kulimvorith (13)+0 <b>13</b> Roll-Off: (12)<br />Drum-Haak (10)+3 <b>13</b> Roll-Off: (2)<br />Ghaaldar (4)+5 <b>9</b><br />Black Lotus (3)+5 <b>8</b><br /><br />Mavarothix has won initiative, and thus has a full day to declare his actions or be delayed until after Duurkala. Since weekends are counting as one day, the time limit is 9:00AM EST on Sunday February 26th.<br /><br />Both Black Lotus and Drum-Haak, in fact, have the chance to take an opportunity attack on Kulimvorith if either wishes (Drum-Haak would take a -2 penalty due to cover). Either may do so at any point between now and when his turn comes up.<br /><br />Keep in mind that Ghaaldar and Grimlock have both taken 21 damage and are dazed until end of their next turn from their brush with the door.Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107736691449509380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-31527868781396006022012-02-24T08:38:45.858-05:002012-02-24T08:38:45.858-05:00Kulimvorith dodges past Ghaaldar, stops, turns, an...Kulimvorith dodges past Ghaaldar, stops, turns, and seeing the goblin dazed, raises a hand toward him. At the last moment, his fingers contort, and a shadowly claw appears behind Ghaaldar. The Claw rakes him across the back...<br /><br />OOC:<br /> Move through the door, two squares past Ghaaldar (D11). <br />Standard Action: Acid Claw vs Ghaaldar. +9 vs Fortitude, 2d10+8 acid damage on a hit. the target will also take 3 acid damage on the start of its next turn.DeuceDMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00959562226201486586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-44801985168630893682012-02-24T08:08:54.656-05:002012-02-24T08:08:54.656-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.DeuceDMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00959562226201486586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-66568417657145084872012-02-24T07:17:34.900-05:002012-02-24T07:17:34.900-05:00OOC: Nice hustle, everyone!
Slightly panicked, al...<i>OOC: Nice hustle, everyone!</i><br /><br />Slightly panicked, all members of the party spring to action and push their way through the doorway. Grimlock sucks in his gut as best he can, but his considerable frame simply can't squeeze through without brushing against an electrified door. He is <i>shocked!</i> Lightning cracks and drifts of smoke puff into the air. Grimlock wrenches himself past the door and slams into the nearby stone wall, sweat beading down his forehead and his heart pounding in his chest.<br /><br /><i>[TECH]<br />CRITICAL HIT!!! for 21 lightning damage and dazed for a round.</i><br /><br />Stuck with few alternatives (<i>see updated map above</i>), the group descends down a twisting set of stairs into the darkness. Dry stone walls surround you, covered in a fine layer of dust. Fumbling around in the swallowing black, you find a stylized, round brass shield set into the ground (<i>see new image above</i>) at the bottom of the stairs. The metal disk has a thick handle in its center; as well as eight small, round knobs around its circumference (<i>see new image of the handle above</i>).Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107736691449509380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-17737822238911069612012-02-23T19:07:02.830-05:002012-02-23T19:07:02.830-05:00[Black Lotus]
Black Lotus winces and wrinkles his...<b>[Black Lotus]</b><br /><br />Black Lotus winces and wrinkles his nose at the stench of burned fur and meat, but quickly darts through as well.<br /><br />"My appreciation, comrade."<br /><br />(OOC: Sorry, last night was RL D&D night.)Nai Calushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913992318958114874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-74829321679004113742012-02-23T19:01:29.130-05:002012-02-23T19:01:29.130-05:00Drum-Haak
Thoroughly amused by his companion's...<b>Drum-Haak</b><br />Thoroughly amused by his companion's <i>shocking</i> discovery, Drum-Haak moves past Ghaaldar with a smug grin on his face. "Oh, it's electrified; of course!"Rwaluchowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01681979083809748832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-43173863737591338322012-02-23T18:41:27.165-05:002012-02-23T18:41:27.165-05:00Mavarothix sprints through the narrow gap in the d...Mavarothix sprints through the narrow gap in the door, saying a sarcastic "thank you" in Draconic and trying to suppress his joy as he passes.David Florhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05160863047596657975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-42362492970366707102012-02-23T18:02:51.583-05:002012-02-23T18:02:51.583-05:00Grimlock springs up, grabs his maul, and heads for...Grimlock springs up, grabs his maul, and heads for the door. He waves a giant hand, gesturing for his comrades to go before him. <i>MOVE!</i> He is also ready to catch the door should Ghaaldar need help.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09475292911961101011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-1623102245687188922012-02-23T17:56:47.833-05:002012-02-23T17:56:47.833-05:00Well that certainly sounds like a time-sensitive a...Well that certainly sounds like a time-sensitive action! Ghaaldar holds the door open until Monday night, real-time.<br /><br />The opening is only 1 square wide, hence Grimlock might need to squeeze to get through.Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107736691449509380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-55185311273286002572012-02-23T17:39:46.073-05:002012-02-23T17:39:46.073-05:00Ghaaldar will hold the door open, saving the last ...Ghaaldar will hold the door open, saving the last action before taking further damage to pass through the door. Whomever is through is through.MilwaukeeJoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16375757071179159087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-56352205621783960972012-02-23T16:43:26.901-05:002012-02-23T16:43:26.901-05:00[Duurkala]
Barking at the smell of singed Dhaakani...<b>[Duurkala]</b><br />Barking at the smell of singed Dhaakani fur, Duurkala recognizes the window of opportunity they have been granted and rushes through the door frame, shaking his head as he passes his writhing companion.Extended Resthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13428712382442119862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-87429669977390528192012-02-23T16:36:56.758-05:002012-02-23T16:36:56.758-05:00Quite! Ghaaldar is down to only 22 HP. NOT BLOODIE...Quite! Ghaaldar is down to <i>only</i> 22 HP. NOT BLOODIED YET!!!Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107736691449509380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-48192023127771662262012-02-23T16:34:46.697-05:002012-02-23T16:34:46.697-05:00Ghaaldar just growls with warrior fierceness, bari...<b>Ghaaldar just growls with warrior fierceness, baring his fangs and holding the door open.</b><br /><br /><i>OOC: Ha! Not even bloodied. As one of my players once said, "Take THAT, fourthcore!" #BeggingForPain #ItsTheCoffeeTalking</i>MilwaukeeJoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16375757071179159087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-82413299695504082372012-02-23T16:22:47.770-05:002012-02-23T16:22:47.770-05:00Ghaaldar hears nothing on the other side of the do...Ghaaldar hears nothing on the other side of the door. Grabbing a handle with the hairy meat-hook he calls a hand, he spasmatically jerks open the door as bright flashes swarm over the steel door and arcs of lightning race up Ghaaldar's arm. Gritting his teeth, he pushes through the pain, gripping the door handle tighter.<br /><br /><b>ZAP!!! ZAP!!! ZAP!!!</b><br /><br />Ghaaldar will suffer awful burns on his palm where his flesh has been seared. A horrid stench of burnt fur and flesh fills the air. <i>YOU ARE SEARED!!!</i><br /><br />Ahead, all can see a 25 ft. long corridor with a set of stone stairs on the right hand side descending down. The corridor has some shadowy light spilled over from the main halls' torches, but teh stairs are wrapped in complete darkness.<br /><br /><i>[TECH]<br />CRITICAL HIT! for 21 lightning damage and dazed until the end of your next turn!<br /><br />(14)+7 vs. Endurance DC 13; SUCCESS!!! Ghaaldar does NOT instinctively let go of the handle.<br /><br />The door stays open until the end of Ghaaldar's next turn, long enough for all six other dungeoneers to get in a set of actions before Ghaaldar starts his next turn. If he continues to hold the door open for another round, he will be similarly attacked again.</i>Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107736691449509380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-67444149455424845892012-02-23T16:12:26.246-05:002012-02-23T16:12:26.246-05:00[Ghaaldar]
Impatient with the lack of action, and ...<b>[Ghaaldar]</b><br />Impatient with the lack of action, and motioning for others to back up so the death ray/arrow/scythe only gets him, Ghaaldar strides up to the iron/steel door, listens by it for a moment, and assuming no dangerous sounds, OPENS it.MilwaukeeJoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16375757071179159087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-50090757530052843022012-02-23T09:00:43.694-05:002012-02-23T09:00:43.694-05:00The baffled dragonborn is clearly staring hard at ...The baffled dragonborn is clearly staring hard at the symbols on the door, and decides they may not mean anything. "I suggest we move forward sires, it appears these dwarves were not much threat to us, nor very intelligent. Too focused on geometry it seems..."<br /><br />OOC: Damnit Ross! I will step back from the doors, perhaps Mava wants to take a looksey?DeuceDMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00959562226201486586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-21045928158997824282012-02-23T06:08:06.387-05:002012-02-23T06:08:06.387-05:00Kulimvorith is baffled. Presumably, he has never b...Kulimvorith is baffled. Presumably, he has never been into the "book learnin'" type of spellcasting.<br /><br /><i>[TECH]<br />(2)+5 vs. DC 21; FAIL!!!</i>Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107736691449509380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-45957778703317943272012-02-22T22:55:06.983-05:002012-02-22T22:55:06.983-05:00Kulimvorith will take a stab at studying the iron ...Kulimvorith will take a stab at studying the iron doors leading away from the room, perchance he notices something Drum-Haak doesn't. <br /><br />OOC:<br />I will spend a surge as well, for 11 hp, to recover what I got hit for. Other than that, its Arcana +6 on the doors.DeuceDMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00959562226201486586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-31883347108329340502012-02-22T16:59:19.059-05:002012-02-22T16:59:19.059-05:00[Grimlock]
While poking around looking for food, G...<b>[Grimlock]</b><br />While poking around looking for food, Grimlock listens to the whimsical stories of Duurkala.<br /><br />[TECH]<br />Spend Second Wind. Surge value of 11 + 5 from Duurkala' Song of Wind should put me at full HPAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09475292911961101011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-12274558694783367292012-02-22T15:17:21.178-05:002012-02-22T15:17:21.178-05:00The Draconic Zodiac is simply a different way of o...The Draconic Zodiac is simply a different way of organizing the stars than most Dhakaani are used to.<br /><br /><i>[TECH]<br />Regain an extra (4)+5 HP</i>Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107736691449509380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-59283729238466560792012-02-22T15:04:21.732-05:002012-02-22T15:04:21.732-05:00"Should have kept one of these cretins alive ..."Should have kept one of these cretins alive so he can talk!" Mavarothix snaps, kicking one of the bodies as he passes.<br /><br />"Silver and gold are swapped. Magic in the silver gong, there is. Shall I sound it from afar? You afraid of what may come in response?"<br /><br /><br />OOC: If I'm permitted, I suggest everyone stand the hell away from the gong and let me ring it with an arrow from across the room. Unless anyone has a better idea... :)David Florhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05160863047596657975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-13340988462617208752012-02-22T15:04:05.452-05:002012-02-22T15:04:05.452-05:00[Duurkala]
After hearing and seeing his Dhaakani b...<b>[Duurkala]</b><br />After hearing and seeing his Dhaakani brethren interacting with the altar and gong, Duurkala walks over as well. <br /><br />"This gong probably summons their draconic guardians. The fact that they wanted to ring it meant it probably should stay unrung. We could melt it? Make some fine bracelets, good spoils of war!"<br /><br />He rests his hands on the altar and looks down at the zodiac sigils. He gestures at the two sigils that appear to be flipped. <br /><br />"Yes, yes, you do seem to be right Ghaaldar. Good catch, brother, a keen eye is important for our people." He turns and winks at Drum-Haak. "It is good to see such strength in you both. Your minds are sharp and..." He turns and kicks a dwarven corpse on the ground, "...you've more than adequately demonstrated your prowess in combat. Let us continue! Where do these sigils fit in the zodiac as we know it?"<br /><br /><b>Tech</b><br />History +10, Arcana +8, Nature(for the stars?) +5<br />I'd also like to use my Skald aura on myself again to get a healing surge +1d6+5 back. Then I'd like to heal up the rest of the way if I could. Anyone using healing surges similarly and listening to me burble along about history and tales of the Dhaakani, may also regain a +5 to their HP they get back due to the my <i>Song of Rest</i>.Extended Resthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13428712382442119862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-54224965866660931292012-02-22T14:24:49.117-05:002012-02-22T14:24:49.117-05:00Ghaaldar mentally files away the sequence of the d...Ghaaldar mentally files away the sequence of the dragon colors, for later reference. :)MilwaukeeJoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16375757071179159087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-56057174190790870732012-02-22T14:20:03.470-05:002012-02-22T14:20:03.470-05:00The symbols are of constellations, which have name...The symbols are of constellations, which have names, if that is what you are meaning. Each constellation is associated with a representative ancient great wyrm. Starting from the top row, left to right: <i>Iron, Bronze, Copper, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Mithril, and Adamantium</i>.Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107736691449509380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-75429693171392188802012-02-22T09:48:03.047-05:002012-02-22T09:48:03.047-05:00[Ghaaldar]
Upon hearing of Draconic Zodiac symbols...<b>[Ghaaldar]</b><br />Upon hearing of Draconic Zodiac symbols, Ghaaldar gives them a glance, then seems to get engaged by it. He's not an incredibly smart one, but sometimes he's intrigued by a good puzzle or riddle.<br /><br />It takes him a moment, then finally he points to the fifth line from the top (second from bottom) and says, <i>"That line is different than the others. With the others, the symbols are all in the same sequence. Only with this line, these <a href="http://www.box.com/s/j2cxnsqafshaiack334g" rel="nofollow">two symbols</a> are in the wrong sequence."<br /><br />OOC: Ghaaldar focuses on that line. Are these constellations "readable" out loud?</i>MilwaukeeJoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16375757071179159087noreply@blogger.com