tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post7991911048370715917..comments2024-03-26T03:07:31.274-04:00Comments on DMG 42: MachineryRosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08107736691449509380noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-4239204724286908662012-03-22T07:49:19.977-04:002012-03-22T07:49:19.977-04:00Okie dokie! Sounds like everyone is on board and i...Okie dokie! Sounds like everyone is on board and in position. Kulimvorith unveils an item near and dear to my heart, something that has played a very prominent role in my long-running home campaign: The Prison of Salzacas. We always imagined it as a tiny metal box, wherein lived an even tinier man wearing a tricorner hat. Naturally he was deaf-mute, but he found creative ways of expressing his displeasure at the foul locations the group would send him. Oh, <i>Salzacas!</i><br /><br />But I digress...<br /><br />Kulimvorith's black slime crawls across the floor and gently lifts up the book, carting it back to the farthest corner of the cave wherein the mystic Drake waits. The book floats upon a sickly black blanket of thick oil.<br /><br />The rest of the adventuring party takes up defensive positions, arranged as best I can per you guys' descriptions. Lurking previously just out of view, <i>a horrible monster appears!</i> Humanoid in shape, this thing can hardly be described as a creature, more like a <b>thing</b>. Where it's hands should be there is naught but three bony <i>prongs</i>, where its face should be there is naught but a lamprey-like sucker.<br /><br />The voice, that voice that Ghaaldar remembers from a few moments ago, it is back. Harried and struggling breathing pounds in the ears of <b>BLACK LOTUS</b>! Delusional, hallucinating, his mind not his own, Black Lotus stabs furtively into thin air, attacking unseen enemies as a panic sweat breaks across his brow. He panics and accidentally swings at Drum-Haak with the blade of his rapier, the clang of steel on cavern wall shocking the Hobgoblin magic-user into readiness. In a moment of lucidity, Black Lotus sees the blood on his hands, feels the horrors assaulting his mind, and flees.<br /><br />And lastly, the hideous creature garbles a horrible sound from its maw, awakening <b>The Dwarven Dead</b> from their eternal stone-slumber.<br /><br /><i>SURPRISE!</i><br />Combat begins here: http://dmg42.blogspot.com/2008/03/dwarven-dead.html<br /><br /><b>[TECH]</b><br /><br /><b>HIDEOUS MONSTROSITY MIND-RAPE:</b> (13)+9 =2 [combat advantage] vs. Will 16; <i>HIT!!!</i><br />for (2)+(3)+10= 15 psychic damage, basic attack of my choice, slide 5 squares, and dazed (save ends; fear)!<br /><br /><b>SNEAK ATTACK:</b> (1) <i>LUCKED OUT!</i>Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107736691449509380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-79380752385054204552012-03-21T23:08:16.268-04:002012-03-21T23:08:16.268-04:00Black Lotus stands ready to attack should somethin...Black Lotus stands ready to attack should something come after the party.<br /><br />(OOC: Sorry. I've been traveling/in a completely horrible mental place where I haven't been able to think straight lately. I'm still here, I just haven't had anything useful to contribute. ._.; )Nai Calushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913992318958114874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-201696482025236022012-03-21T22:06:51.474-04:002012-03-21T22:06:51.474-04:00Kulimvorith removes a small black vial from his po...Kulimvorith removes a small black vial from his pouch, opens the stopper, beginning to pour out the viscous shadowstuff while speaking the command word softly: "Rosebud". The shadowstuff floats forward, forming a barely visible figure in the distance. He then commands the figure to approach and lift the book all else fear. <br /><br />OOC: So the last map made it appear like we could see down into the mass grave from the lower side, thats where I would like to be, angled to see the book on its table. <br />Summoning Salzacas is a minor action (in K8), so is commanding it to pick up the book. Weight limit is 20 pounds. <br /><br />Anything happen after that? Leaves me with a Standard action in case of emergency.DeuceDMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00959562226201486586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-55648040322357728872012-03-21T20:22:51.930-04:002012-03-21T20:22:51.930-04:00"You go ahead!" Mavarothix readies his b..."You go ahead!" Mavarothix readies his bow. "Stand far and shoot things I will!"David Florhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05160863047596657975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-51751090975322750402012-03-21T19:11:26.757-04:002012-03-21T19:11:26.757-04:00"Duurkala stands with you mage dragon man......."Duurkala stands with you mage dragon man....thing." Duurkala then maneuvers next to the dragonborn and readies himself for the inevitable.Extended Resthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13428712382442119862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-33709013699438264462012-03-21T18:33:18.722-04:002012-03-21T18:33:18.722-04:00OOC: I have something which can manipulate up to ...OOC: I have something which can manipulate up to 20 pounds and carry it 10 sq. But do the warriors want in on this? All my attacks are ranged, I can stay up here and bombard the area as need be if the bodies rise...DeuceDMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00959562226201486586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-47326560648173073502012-03-21T12:32:26.521-04:002012-03-21T12:32:26.521-04:00OOC: Drum-Haak can cast mage hand to try and retre...OOC: Drum-Haak can cast mage hand to try and retreive the book, although it has a range of 5. I'd rather risk undead horror than leave a potential clue/treasure behind.Rwaluchowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01681979083809748832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-4223703856342904512012-03-21T12:20:05.962-04:002012-03-21T12:20:05.962-04:00OOC: I'd love to grab the book, but I don'...OOC: I'd love to grab the book, but I don't think we have the means of grabbing it from a distance. My owl can't really manipulate stuff (he's just a familiar), but I'm game to try it out. I think it's probably important.Extended Resthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13428712382442119862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-89999118562140158062012-03-20T22:32:59.625-04:002012-03-20T22:32:59.625-04:00Kulimvorith follows the rest of the group while tr...Kulimvorith follows the rest of the group while treading carefully, wouldn't want anything to pop out around us as we advance..<br /><br />OOC: Just wanted to chime in, as we've slowed bit here. Are you all thinking to abandon the book? I am ready to reign fire down on those dead bodies if they spring to life while we investigate...DeuceDMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00959562226201486586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-59737660305619208132012-03-20T16:50:10.711-04:002012-03-20T16:50:10.711-04:00Drum-Haak detects latent psionic power and necroma...Drum-Haak detects latent psionic power and necromantic spells in the long long hallway in front of him, residue from previously cast magic.Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107736691449509380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-73306205637280103342012-03-20T07:16:29.886-04:002012-03-20T07:16:29.886-04:00[Drum-Haak]
Drum-Haak moves up behind Ghaaldar an...<b>[Drum-Haak]</b><br /><br />Drum-Haak moves up behind Ghaaldar and once again scans the hallway in front of them for magic. Arcana +12.Rwaluchowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01681979083809748832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-45934843552581149322012-03-19T07:02:56.331-04:002012-03-19T07:02:56.331-04:00Seeing no one else step up, Ghaaldar takes command...Seeing no one else step up, Ghaaldar takes command, raises his shield, and leads the way.<br /><br />Carefully stepping down the dark corridor, his ears twitch at the sounds of dripping water against the stone floor. But that is the only sound he hears in the still cavern air. The passageway yawns before him, hundred of feet long.<br /><br /><i>Map updated.</i><br /><br /><b>[TECH]</b><br />Passive Perception 11Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107736691449509380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-57375712999599225352012-03-18T21:57:57.889-04:002012-03-18T21:57:57.889-04:00Duurkala follows as well and stands close to the m...Duurkala follows as well and stands close to the mighty ogre if he can.Extended Resthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13428712382442119862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-68212620196323215882012-03-17T14:26:47.541-04:002012-03-17T14:26:47.541-04:00Grimlock follows apprehensively.
OOC: Sorry, I mi...Grimlock follows apprehensively.<br /><br />OOC: Sorry, I missed the 'subscribe by email' button. I'm paying attention now. :^)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09475292911961101011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-2728208714639810992012-03-16T14:03:25.649-04:002012-03-16T14:03:25.649-04:00[Ghaaldar]
Hearing no response, Ghaaldar heads bac...<b>[Ghaaldar]</b><br />Hearing no response, Ghaaldar heads back up to the top, either climbing the frame of the elevator or using the elevator if the others don't mind.<br /><br />At the top, he commands, <i>"Who is good at scouting? Lead the way, check out where this hallway takes us."</i><br /><br />If nobody steps up, Ghaaldar will start down the hallway carefully (going toward A1), looking for traps and secrets along the way. <br /><br /><i>Tech: Perception +1</i>MilwaukeeJoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16375757071179159087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-10004407839899307352012-03-16T13:59:04.151-04:002012-03-16T13:59:04.151-04:00Drum-Haak detects no magic in the hallway, althoug...Drum-Haak detects no magic in the hallway, although the table and book in the larger cavern (<i>what with all those bodies</i>) has a <b>psionic augmentation</b> placed upon it.<br /><br /><b>[TECH]</b><br />Trained; Auto-successRosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107736691449509380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-66095316846761239532012-03-16T13:57:18.948-04:002012-03-16T13:57:18.948-04:00The whispering does not answer.The whispering does not answer.Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107736691449509380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-59615425658797830172012-03-16T13:57:00.122-04:002012-03-16T13:57:00.122-04:00Ghaaldar 'n Mavarothix
work together as brothe...Ghaaldar 'n Mavarothix<br />work together as brothers<br />efforts come to naught.<br /><br /><b>[TECH]</b><br />(2)+1 Perception/Dungeoneering Check<br />(12)+6 Perception/Dungeoneering CheckRosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107736691449509380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-44031799015907045982012-03-16T13:53:40.123-04:002012-03-16T13:53:40.123-04:00[Drum-Haak]
Drum-Haak scans the hallway intently ...<b>[Drum-Haak]</b><br /><br />Drum-Haak scans the hallway intently for magic. Arcana +12.Rwaluchowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01681979083809748832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-13228558146378402392012-03-16T13:42:47.601-04:002012-03-16T13:42:47.601-04:00Sorry, it's "Crucial Advice", not &q...Sorry, it's "Crucial Advice", not "Careful Advice"...<br />Trigger: An ally within 5 squares makes a skill check using a skill I am trained in.<br />Effect: Grant the ally the ability to re-roll the check. I have no Wisdom bonus (+0), so it's just a straight reroll.David Florhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05160863047596657975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-37293195456269737602012-03-16T13:42:07.650-04:002012-03-16T13:42:07.650-04:00[Ghaaldar]
Ghaaldar, hearing the strange panting.....<b>[Ghaaldar]</b><br />Ghaaldar, hearing the strange panting... calls out (moderate volume), <i>"Who goes there?"</i><br /><br />He repeats the same in Draconic.MilwaukeeJoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16375757071179159087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-86594997572496160572012-03-16T13:40:39.535-04:002012-03-16T13:40:39.535-04:00Mavarothix sees Ghaaldar examining the wall and qu...Mavarothix sees Ghaaldar examining the wall and quietly sighs.<br /><br />"Pay attention..." he says softly as he looks around. "Keep eyes open."<br /><br />[TECH]<br />Use Careful Advice (Encounter power) to give Ghaaldar a re-roll on either his Perception check.<br />In any event, I'll make my own Perception/Dungeoneering check at +6. I would do this first, but I don't know if you'll allow using Careful Advice after my own check (I can't use it on myself).David Florhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05160863047596657975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-76537378431213064892012-03-16T13:12:17.885-04:002012-03-16T13:12:17.885-04:00OOC: Oh, I see the source of the confusion now, my...<i>OOC: Oh, I see the source of the confusion now, my bad. The line between Columns 3 and 4 is solid. I'll see if I can revise the map to be more clear.</i><br /><br />Everyone in the group van safely get down to the passageway where Ghaaldar is leading the way, although Grimlock would spend a few tense moments wedged into that little gap. I'll assume everyone does just that, and I'll leave it to you guys to correct me if you want different.<br /><br />Ghaaldar feels around on the solid stone wall, but does not find any hidden compartments or ancient Dwarven devices. He does, however, hear the sound of someone breathing into his ear.<br /><br /><i>Heavy. Panting. Half an inch away.</i><br /><br />In a cold sweat, he spins around searching for the source ... but finds no one. The breathing stops.<br /><br /><b>[TECH]</b><br />(5)+1 Perception or Dungeoneering checkRosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107736691449509380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-42733020363479889632012-03-16T12:24:41.433-04:002012-03-16T12:24:41.433-04:00[Ghaaldar]
Seeing that there's a wall at the b...<b>[Ghaaldar]</b><br />Seeing that there's a wall at the bottom of the elevator ride, Ghaaldar searches it for secret doors. <br /><br /><i>OOC: Oops, I thought it was open, but was corrected by the DM.</i>MilwaukeeJoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16375757071179159087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-83690106398049270352012-03-16T12:19:53.523-04:002012-03-16T12:19:53.523-04:00[Ghaaldar]
Ghaaldar suggests, "Perhaps a few ...<b>[Ghaaldar]</b><br />Ghaaldar suggests, <i>"Perhaps a few at a time on this contraption. It was made for puny dwarves, not overgrown ogres."</i><br /><br />Ghaaldar operates the machinery if he can, doing a few trips to get whomever want it down to the bottom of this unusual cavern. Once there, he begins searching. Visual only. He doesn't want to touch the bodies, but works his way to the larger corpse.MilwaukeeJoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16375757071179159087noreply@blogger.com