Chapter 9: The Labyrinth

Jul 30, 2019 12:53 am
A couple hours later, Vizeran completes his ritual of teleportation and your group appears in a dark cavern. Behind you, a massive cavern that feels endless. Ahead, the twisting confines of the Labyrinth loom.
Jul 30, 2019 1:21 am
"Sinag. Light the way for us." Mai'ngor holds the sword aloft.
Jul 30, 2019 3:43 pm
"Anyone have a torch?" Elayna asks. "You know, for a second light source?"
Aug 3, 2019 3:12 pm
Melpomene pulls a small stone from her pouch and sings a series of three rising notes. The stone begins to glow with a bright light, and she passes it to Elayna with a smile.
Aug 3, 2019 4:56 pm
Elayna graciously accepts the stone, and commits to memory the notes that Melpomene used. Such an ability would come in useful if she could master its practice.
Aug 6, 2019 12:28 am
The area around you is much more well-lit now and you can see just out of the edge of your vision is what appears to be the arm of a demon just visible in the gloom.
Aug 6, 2019 2:49 am
"Look out!" cries Elayna, her voice taking on a semi-harmonic modulated tone, as though two voices speak at once. She instinctively pushes out as though warding an inevitable attack, and a necrotic cloud blasts forth in the shape of a slender mimic of her own hand.

Rolls

Chill Touch, Necrotic Damage - (1d20+5, 1d8)

1d20+5 : (6) + 5 = 11

1d8 : (6) = 6

Aug 8, 2019 1:40 am
The arm barely even twitches as the magical hand grabs hold of it. When the attack ends, it is still once again.
Aug 8, 2019 2:55 am
Mai'ngor stalks toward the demon, Sinag held warily before him.
Aug 9, 2019 1:15 am
Mai'ngor stalks forward and reveals the full demon. It's a large demon impaled on a stalagmite, its arms hanging limply. As you move forward, you see several other dead demons on the ground and blood everywhere.
Aug 9, 2019 3:44 am
Elayna cannot help but ask, "What happened here?"
Aug 11, 2019 9:41 am
"Nothing good. Let us move on."
Aug 11, 2019 4:54 pm
"But if something killed these things," Elayna begins, "maybe they could help us?" However curious she might be, Elayna seems unwilling to approach the demon bodies for an investigation.
Aug 11, 2019 5:01 pm
"A good point, though they might just as soon kill us." Despite his words, Mai'ngor does approach to investigate.

Rolls

Investigation - (1d20)

(18) = 18

Aug 11, 2019 9:38 pm
Looking about at the demon corpses, you see that some of them have been torn into multiple pieces, whereas others were cut to bits by huge claws. It looks like the demons were killed by something incredibly strong and with massive claws.
Aug 12, 2019 4:03 am
"Do you remember the demons we fought in Silverymoon? One of them had claws. Hunter..." Mai'ngor's voice stumbles when he mentions his slain friend, "Hunter called it a glabrezu. But why would demons be killing their own kind?"
Aug 15, 2019 12:17 am
Sarith shakes his head, "Demons are always fighting among themselves," he says, "But this may be a bit extreme..."
Aug 15, 2019 12:20 am
Elayna does not remember Silverymoon, having come into existence in Gravenhollow, but she understands that the question was meant for the party in general and listens carefully.
Aug 18, 2019 10:59 pm
"Invasion from the Abyss...these are not normal times. Perhaps the old rules no longer apply."
Aug 19, 2019 6:47 pm
"Different... rules? I don’t like the sound of that.
Sep 6, 2019 6:21 pm
Elayna hesitantly steps forward, holding the Light-infused stone. "Well, we need feathers, and I'm guessing these demons don't count as angels," she says. She looks for a way through, mindfully keeping clear of as many bodies as she can.
Sep 8, 2019 2:56 pm
Mai'ngor keeps a wary eye on the demon corpses as the group moves through.
OOC:
Whatever happened here, does it look recent?

Rolls

Perception - (1d20+5)

(9) + 5 = 14

Sep 9, 2019 11:59 pm
The blood on the ground is dry now, so it didn't happen recently, but the carnage revealed as you walk through is astounding to behold.

You begin following the twisting passages and soon find yourselves amazed by the sheer scope of the place. You travel for hours without seeing anything of interest.

Vaulted chambers bristle with stalactites and stalagmites, slowing your passage as you wend your way across uneven floors. Moving through a narrow passage, you enter a cavern dimly lit by phosphorescent fungi — and are met by the sight of a dark metal tower perched on the edge of a cliff that drops away into darkness.

The square tower is twenty feet on a side and thirty feet high, with arrow slits in each wall. A battlement crowns its top, with a stone gargoyle peering over each side. Set into the middle of the wall facing you is a sturdy-looking door made of the same dark metal as the rest of the tower.
Sep 10, 2019 2:57 am
"Did Vizeran mention a tower? I don't recall. If it has nothing to do with our mission, perhaps we should just pass it by."
Sep 10, 2019 6:24 am
Elayna shakes her head. "If he did, I wasn't paying attention. I'm sorry."

Looking up and holding her Light stone aloft to extend the range of her vision, she adds, "It doesn't look daemonic. Maybe there's someone that can help us?"
Sep 15, 2019 12:40 pm
"Perhaps...let us be cautious in our approach," suggests Melpomene.
Sep 17, 2019 4:00 am
"Watch those window slits. I don't like the look of them..."
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Oct 1, 2019 11:56 am
"If you insist, follow me then." Mai'ngor moves towards the tower, warily eyeing the arrow slits. He keeps an empty hand raised in a gesture of parley.

"I have a bad feeling about this, Sinag. How about you?"
OOC:
If he makes it to the door unchallenged, he will knock.

Rolls

Perception - (1d20+5)

(16) + 5 = 21

Oct 5, 2019 10:33 pm
Sinag hums with energy and replies, "I agree. This is quite strange..."

Mai'ngor knocks on the door with a dull thump and waits for a moment, but there is no noise or any sign of movement from inside.
Oct 5, 2019 11:55 pm
Mai'ngor looks to his companions with a shrug.
Oct 6, 2019 7:42 am
Elayna follows Mai'ngor up the stairs. "Hello?" she calls out.
Oct 12, 2019 3:12 am
There's no response other than a deep silence. There's clearly an aura of magic about the place as well as a feeling of wrongness. It's faint, but you're pretty sure you smell something rotting within the tower.
Oct 12, 2019 3:40 am
Mai'ngor tries opening the door.
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Oct 17, 2019 12:25 am
Elayna fumbles a bit with her hand crossbow, unaccustomed to loading the bolts. She at least remembers to keep the pointy end away from her companions.
Oct 17, 2019 2:05 pm
As Elayna fumbles with the bolt, she feels a tap on her shoulder. Looking up, she sees Sarith standing next to her. He takes a deep breath and motions for her to do the same. Once she finishes he whispers, "Stay close..." and takes another step, placing himself partially between her and the door.

The door opens easily, revealing an open room with a ladder affixed to the back wall. On the floor near the ladder is an old skeleton in a set of moldy robes.
Oct 17, 2019 2:14 pm
With a gesture for Sarith to avert his eyes, Mai'ngor causes Sinag's blade to spring forth. Then, he steps through the doorway.
Oct 17, 2019 4:51 pm
Elayna remains close to Sarith, eyes flitting about the interior of the tower for signs of life.

Rolls

Perception - (1d20+4)

(8) + 4 = 12

Oct 17, 2019 5:27 pm
Searching through everything, you manage to find two empty potion bottles and one that's full of a thick purple liquid under a sleeve of the skeletons robes.
Oct 17, 2019 5:43 pm
Elayna takes the empty bottles and the purple potion; they may prove useful later. "You think this is the person who owns the tower?" she asks, indicating the skeleton. She looks up the ladder. "Did they have a nasty fall, or did something kill them? And is that something still inside?"

Rolls

Medicine, if cause of death can be determined - (1d20+4)

(18) + 4 = 22

Oct 24, 2019 11:27 pm
Looking over the skeleton, it looks like there are a couple spots where teeth hit the bone, likely while the person was still alive.
Oct 25, 2019 3:11 am
With an eyebrow raised in question at Sarith, Mai'ngor gestures up the ladder.
Oct 25, 2019 6:59 pm
"Heroes venture where others fear to tread," Elayna says to Mai'ngor, "and bring the light to blind eyes."
OOC:
1d6 Inspiration to Mai'ngor.
Last edited October 25, 2019 7:00 pm
Oct 26, 2019 10:46 pm
Sarith nods to Mai'ngor, tilts his head to Elayna (an indication to keep an eye on her), and begins moving up the ladder. As he reaches the top, he shouts down, "We've got company!" and you can hear his swords being drawn.
Oct 27, 2019 2:35 am
Mai'ngor races up the ladder and by Sinag's light sees...
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Oct 29, 2019 6:52 pm
Elayna prepares herself to follow, taking the stairs once Mai'ngor is clear.
Nov 2, 2019 1:05 am
As you reach the top of the ladder, you see Sarith swipe at what appears to be a being made of shadow. As Sinag's light pours into the chamber, the shadow creature fades away, leaving the chamber well-lit and quiet. This chamber is empty aside from a ladder leading to a trap door in the ceiling.
Nov 2, 2019 4:13 am
"Perhaps Sinag and I should lead," Mai'ngor says. "Shine brighter, Sinag. Protect us with your light." As the sword's circle of radiance grows, the tikbalang leads the way up the ladder.
Nov 2, 2019 6:22 pm
"What was that?" says Elayna, poking her head over the ladder as she follows Mai'ngor. "Where'd it go?"
Nov 3, 2019 2:07 pm
Melpomene follows cautiously behind.
Nov 10, 2019 5:29 am
Sarith shakes his head, "Some sort of demon, I think..."

As Mai'ngor climbs the ladder and pushes open the trap door, he arrives at the top of the tower. There is nothing up here that he can tell aside from four monstrous-looking statues.
Nov 10, 2019 4:58 pm
"Needless to say, it would be a very bad idea to touch those."
Nov 12, 2019 8:27 pm
"I’ve seen better-carved statues in my day."
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Nov 13, 2019 4:24 pm
"Did the demon leave this way," asks Elayna, casting a hesitant glance at the trap door below her, "or is it still in there?"
Nov 18, 2019 10:53 pm
Melpomene bashfully pulls back a curious hand that was drifting toward one of the statues. She tucks both hands behind her back while peering closely at the statues, trying to see if she can place their subjects.

Rolls

History - (1d20+6)

(5) + 6 = 11

Nov 22, 2019 11:53 pm
Sarith shakes his head, "I'd guess that the demon is still down there. If we're done here, it's best we leave in Sinag's light."

Melpomene has no reason to believe that these statues are anything but normal gargoyles. It's hard to say why they never activated when you entered, though...
Nov 23, 2019 1:54 am
"Back the way we came, I guess," says Elayna. "We'll just stick together in the light of Mai'ngor's sword and keep our eyes peeled. Maybe on the way out, we give that poor soul a proper burial."
Nov 23, 2019 3:11 am
Mai'ngor nods and leads the way down.
Nov 25, 2019 4:59 pm
You make your way down to the bottom of the tower without any further issues.
Nov 25, 2019 5:09 pm
Elayna will see what she can do with the body, to give what she feels is its proper rest.
Nov 25, 2019 10:51 pm
Mai'ngor keeps Sinag burning bright. He watches Elayna without comment, but is anxious to be away from here.
Nov 30, 2019 2:44 am
You make it down to the bottom and out of the tower. Is there anything else you'd like to do here before you continue deeper into The Labyrinth?
Nov 30, 2019 2:48 am
OOC:
Elayna can't think of anything.
As the party decides their next move, Elayna tries to taste-test the purple potion she picked up off the skeleton.
Dec 4, 2019 12:06 am
You leave the tower behind and move forward into the Labyrinth, unsure how you will get to your goal. You seem to take random turns in the tunnel until the tunnel you have been following gradually widens until it opens into a cave with a high ceiling overhead. Patches of glowing fungi cling to the walls and fill the chamber with dim light. Columns of stone support the ceiling, the rock marbled with veins of glittering crystal. Across the chamber, a great cleft is ringed by a profusion of sigils and glyphs. Stacked to either side of the opening are two mounds of severed heads.
OOC:
Anyone speak Abyssal?
Dec 4, 2019 12:10 am
OOC:
Elayna does not.
"That doesn't look angelic," says Elayna.
Dec 4, 2019 1:02 am
"Unless those are demon heads, no."
OOC:
Mai'ngor doesn't know Abyssal either.
Dec 9, 2019 4:48 pm
OOC:
Nope.
Xeliss studies the markings.
Last edited December 9, 2019 4:48 pm

Rolls

Religion/Arcana - (1d20+1)

(2) + 1 = 3

Dec 9, 2019 4:56 pm
No one can seem to decipher the meaning of the markings, but as you get closer, the heads are those of gnolls mostly. There are also some other races in there: drow, svirfneblin, and even a troll.
Dec 11, 2019 5:52 pm
"Equal opportunity collector, perhaps," Elayna quips, with a nervous laugh. "Let's, uh... let's keep moving before they want to add human, tiefling, and... Okay, Ma'ingor, what race are you?"
Dec 11, 2019 8:01 pm
"Tikbalang," Mai'ngor replies, with a toss of his mane, "Though I fear there may be no race left. I am most likely the last of my kind."
Dec 13, 2019 5:41 pm
OOC:
Who is going to lead the way into the opening?
Dec 13, 2019 6:44 pm
Elayna thinks about what her friend would have done, then she takes a deep breath and walks forward.
Dec 14, 2019 2:40 pm
OOC:
Melpomene speaks Abyssal.
Dec 17, 2019 3:17 am
Melpomene looks over the writing and realizes that most of them - the only ones that are legible - are invoking the blessings of Baphomet, one of the demon lords. He specifically rules over minotaurs.
Dec 19, 2019 8:05 pm
OOC:
We can assume that Melpomene shares the info about Baphomet, I think.
Dec 19, 2019 8:10 pm
Elayna nods at the revelation, and proceeds forward into the portal.
Dec 19, 2019 8:13 pm
As Elayna moves to enter, a gnoll creeps out of the shadows, glancing cautiously at the piles of heads to either side of it. Its filthy body is bent and covered with tatters of clothing and scraps of blood-crusted armor. The creature looks you over with one good eye, the other lost in a mass of scar tissue.

"Powerful masters," the gnoll whines. "You honor us by your presence. Seek you passage through the maze? The Spiral of the Great Horned King? I can help. Yes. Trust Gash and he will see you through the maze, he will."
Dec 23, 2019 6:59 pm
"Uh," Elayna begins, uncertain how to respond. "Who is this king?"
Dec 26, 2019 8:30 pm
"Baphomet is king," Gash replies, slobbering, "King of the bull-men, not of Gash! Let Gash show you the way!"
Dec 27, 2019 8:48 pm
Elayna hesitates, not wanting to draw closer to Gash. "This is the entrance to a maze? What's on the other side?" she asks.

"Uh, what do you all think?" she says in an aside to her companions.
Dec 31, 2019 1:44 am
OOC:
Oh man, we are running low on participation in here :P
Dec 31, 2019 5:01 pm
As everyone contemplates their options, Elayna feels her amulet grow warm for a moment and feels a calming sensation wash over her. It reminded her of the feeling of an elder sister embracing her and assuring her that everything was going to be alright.
Dec 31, 2019 5:06 pm
Elayna takes a breath. "All right Gash," she says to the gnoll. "If we accept your help, what do you wish in return?"
Jan 8, 2020 4:37 am
"Not like we have a lot of options, here..."
Jan 21, 2020 3:48 am
Mai'ngor waits for the gnoll's response to Elayna's question. This labyrinth surely holds many dangers, and so a guide would be useful. Onn the other hand, this one could easily lead them astray. They will have to be careful.
Jan 24, 2020 6:42 pm
"In return?" Gash laughs, "Nothing of course. Gash just wants to help!"

With that, he begins to head into the maze of tunnels, "Follow me, follow me!"
Jan 24, 2020 6:51 pm
"Oh... kay," Elayna says, giving her companions an uncertain glance before she steps forward to follow the gnoll.
Jan 28, 2020 12:46 am
Gash smiles wide and continues to lead. After a few hours of traveling, you turn a corner and suddenly see a group of eight snarling minotaurs standing only about 25 feet away! The minotaurs take a menacing step forward, brandishing their axes.
OOC:
You get first actions!
Jan 28, 2020 4:15 pm
Elayna barks, "Damn you to the Hells, Gash!" She intones a phrase taught by Sarith, channeling her raw magical power to bathe the area before her in purplish flames.

Turning to the drow, she growls, "Make them pay."
OOC:
Action: Cast Faerie Fire. Dexterity Save DC 14
Bonus Action: Bardic/Combat Inspiration to Sarith (d6 bonus, for 10 minutes, applied to a single ability check, attack roll, or saving throw; weapon damage roll, or to AC)
Movement: As much as 30 feet away from the minotaurs, while keeping them in sight.
[ +- ] Faerie Fire
Jan 28, 2020 4:33 pm
With a whispered prayer to his ancestors, Mai'ngor leaps forward, Sinag slashing towards the horned monstrosities.
OOC:
Movement to melee range.
Bonus action: War Dance
Attack: Sinag, two-handed.
Extra Attack: Sinag, two-handed.
Last edited January 28, 2020 4:33 pm

Rolls

Sinag, two-handed (possible advantage from Faerie Fire) - (1d20+11, 1d20+11, 1d10+9)

1d20+11 : (16) + 11 = 27

1d20+11 : (11) + 11 = 22

1d10+9 : (5) + 9 = 14

Sinag, two-handed (possible advantage from Faerie Fire) - (1d20+11, 1d20+11, 1d10+9)

1d20+11 : (16) + 11 = 27

1d20+11 : (10) + 11 = 21

1d10+9 : (9) + 9 = 18

Feb 1, 2020 3:12 am
OOC:
Oh wow, we're down to basically just two people...
Feb 1, 2020 6:31 am
OOC:
This is the way. (This is the way.)
Feb 2, 2020 4:34 am
OOC:
Sorry, I can't remember if we've taken a rest of not...
Feb 3, 2020 5:44 pm
Moofsalot says:
OOC:
Sorry, I can't remember if we've taken a rest of not...
OOC:
Yes, you have had a long rest since your last battle
Feb 6, 2020 6:04 am
Xeliss climbs atop the golem once more and launches a familiar ball of fire towards the minotaurs.
[ +- ] Flamine Sphere- Level 3
OOC:
I was going to change my spells but eh I'll stick with what I've got

Rolls

Flaming Sphere (half fire damage on a Dex Save- 15) - (3d6)

(422) = 8

Feb 6, 2020 2:40 pm
Round 1
Elayna outlines some of the minotaurs in harmless flames that make them easier targets.

Mai'ngor wastes no time in rushing forward to engage with the minotaurs, Sinag slicing once and then again into one of the outlined creatures.

Sarith joins in with Mai'ngor, feeling heartened by Elayna's words. He slashes at the same foe as the tikbalang, hoping to take it down quickly. Combined with the previous wounds, the first of the minotaurs falls dead.

Xeliss summons a ball of flaming stone and slams it into a group of the minotaurs. Two of them suffer the brunt of the attack, but one manages to avoid most of the damage.

The minotaurs swarm all over Sarith and Mai'ngor, chopping with their huge axes at the warriors. Sarith almost takes a fatal blow, but manages to duck just in time (expending Bardic Inspiration to add +5 to AC). Mai'ngor takes an absolutely brutal hit from one of the minotaurs (Crit vs AC. Damage: 45 slashing)

Enemies
M1: 0 damage taken
M2: 0 damage taken
M3: Dead
M4: 0 damage taken (Faerie Fire)
M5: 0 damage taken
M6: 8 damage taken (Faerie Fire)
M7: 4 damage taken
M8: 8 damage taken (Faerie Fire)

Positions
Mai'ngor: Melee
Sarith: Melee
Xeliss: 25 ft away
Elayna: 55 ft away
OOC:
Round 1 over, please post for round 2
Feb 6, 2020 4:38 pm
"Hang in there, Mai'ngor!" Elayna shouts, unknowingly weaving arcane health into her words as she evaluates the tikbalang's wounds.

In a similar vein, she tries to distract one of the minotaurs with a sharp, piercing whistle, sending dissonant energy streaking to their ears.
OOC:
Bonus Action: Cast Healing Word on Mai'ngor
Action: Cast Vicious Mockery on Minotaur
[ +- ] Healing Word
[ +- ] Vicious Mockery
[ +- ] [url=https://gamersplane.com/characters/dnd5/11550/

Rolls

Healing Word HP - (1d4+4)

(3) + 4 = 7

Vicious Mockery Psychic Damage, WIS save DC 14 - (1d4)

(2) = 2

Feb 6, 2020 7:42 pm
OOC:
Can I spend Luck point to possibly convert that crit into a miss?

Rolls

In case the answer is yes... - (1d20)

(1) = 1

Feb 6, 2020 7:58 pm
Jabes.plays.RPG says:
OOC:
Can I spend Luck point to possibly convert that crit into a miss?
It allows you to make them re-roll, right? Then it'll work!
Feb 6, 2020 8:40 pm
OOC:
Awesome! That means Mai'ngor is still unhurt. Can Elayna take back her Healing Word?
Feb 6, 2020 8:51 pm
Jabes.plays.RPG says:
OOC:
Awesome! That means Mai'ngor is still unhurt. Can Elayna take back her Healing Word?
OOC:
She sure can
Feb 6, 2020 8:53 pm
OOC:
I'll use my bonus action to instead give Mai'ngor Inspiration (d6 bonus, for 10 minutes, applied to a single ability check, attack roll, or saving throw; weapon damage roll, or to AC)!
Feb 8, 2020 10:40 am
OOC:
Remaining: Mai'ngor and Xeliss
Feb 8, 2020 2:15 pm
Mai'ngor slashes at one of the wounded minotaurs across the chest, then shifts his grip and draws his second blade before pressing the assault with an upward, diagonal cut to the collarbone, and a straight thrust to the groin.
OOC:
Attack: Sinag, two-handed.
Extra Attack: Sinag.
Bonus action: Kris attack.

Oops! Used incorrect (d10) damage die for the second (one-handed) Sinag attack, and mistakenly applied ability modifier! Added the correct damage roll.
Last edited February 8, 2020 5:44 pm

Rolls

Sinag two-handed (advantage from Faerie Fire) - (1d20+11, 1d20+11, 1d10+9)

1d20+11 : (17) + 11 = 28

1d20+11 : (15) + 11 = 26

1d10+9 : (5) + 9 = 14

+1 kris (advantage from Faerie Fire) - (1d20+10, 1d20+10, 1d6+6)

1d20+10 : (9) + 10 = 19

1d20+10 : (17) + 10 = 27

1d6+6 : (3) + 6 = 9

Sinag (advantage from Faerie Fire) - (1d20+11, 1d20+11, 1d10+9)

1d20+11 : (15) + 11 = 26

1d20+11 : (20) + 11 = 31

1d10+9 : (7) + 9 = 16

Crit damage - (1d10+9)

(10) + 9 = 19

Correct damage roll for the crit - (2d8+9)

(84) + 9 = 21

Feb 19, 2020 6:48 pm
Round 2
Elayna calls out encouragement to Mai'ngor and he feels himself filled with confidence. She casts a spell to distract one of the minotaurs, but it doesn't seem to affect the creature (15 on save)

Mai'ngor goes into an incredible flurry of movements, light-made sword and kris flashing through the air faster than most anyone would be able to follow. His first attack takes off the creature's arm, his second slices across its throat, and his final pierces it through the heart. It falls back, blood pooling all around it.

Xeliss' flaming sphere continues pressing into the minotaurs, scorching their skin horribly (10 damage to M7 and M8).

Sarith moves around the back of the group, off to the right, and leaps out of the darkness to begin slashing and stabbing at M8. All three of his attacks find their target and the minotaur looks horribly wounded (3 hits, 26 damage)

The minotaurs look a bit worse than they did before, but they aren't down. They continue fighting hard, still having the advantage in numbers. Three attack Mai'ngor, but he manages to fend off all of the attack. Sarith isn't so luck as he takes three hits, any of which could have killed him (18, 20, 21 to hit. Damage: 18, 16, 10 slashing)

Enemies
M1: 0 damage taken
M2: 0 damage taken
M3: Dead
M4: 0 damage taken (Faerie Fire)
M5: 0 damage taken
M6: Dead
M7: 14 damage taken
M8: 45 damage taken (Faerie Fire)

Positions
Mai'ngor: Melee
Sarith: Melee
Xeliss: 25 ft away
Elayna: 55 ft away
OOC:
Round 2 is over. Go ahead and take your next round!
Feb 19, 2020 6:48 pm
Not Far Away
Aelfric and Seftan are wandering the Labyrinth on a task for the drow wizard Vizeran. You've already collected a few of the items that he has requested for a ritual he needs to perform. You are now searching for six feathers from six different angels, which he states can be found somewhere within this maze.

As you move through, you suddenly realize you can hear the sounds of combat not too far away - though that's hard to know for sure in the tunnels here. You hear shouts of pain from humanoids as well as the sound of some creature shrieking in pain. It almost sounds like a bull in pain.
[ +- ] Items Collected
Feb 19, 2020 7:01 pm
"Keep at it, Sarith! Mind the left!" Elayna encourages, unwittingly lacing her words with healing magic. She grasps her diamond pendant and thinks about her fallen friend, before reaching out towards one of the minotaurs to clutch at their throat with a spectral hand.
OOC:
Bonus Action: Cast Healing Word on Sarith.
Action: Cast Chill Touch on M4 (faerie fire)
[ +- ] [url=https://gamersplane.com/characters/dnd5/11550/

Rolls

Healing Word HP on Sarith - (1d4+4)

(4) + 4 = 8

Chill Touch vs M4, Advantage, Necrotic Damage - (1d20+5, 1d20+5, 1d8)

1d20+5 : (20) + 5 = 25

1d20+5 : (12) + 5 = 17

1d8 : (4) = 4

Critical - (1d8)

(8) = 8

Feb 19, 2020 11:23 pm
"Should we go take a look, Sef?" the wood elf asked his compatriot. "Might be nice things left after the fight."

As a defensive measure, Ælfric surrounded himself with a force shield before he advanced.
OOC:
Casting Mage Armor. AC is 18 for 8 hours.
Last edited February 19, 2020 11:41 pm

Rolls

Stealth - (1d20+13)

(15) + 13 = 28

Feb 20, 2020 2:25 am
Mai'ngor is a blur, his spinning blades slashing at the glowing minotaurs.
OOC:
• Please ignore the GWF reroll as I am not using Sinag two-handed right now.
• Forgot to add my +2 War Dance damage to the kris attack.
Last edited February 20, 2020 3:49 am

Rolls

Sinag (adv from Faerie Fire) - (1d20+11, 1d20+11, 1d8+9)

1d20+11 : (18) + 11 = 29

1d20+11 : (9) + 11 = 20

1d8+9 : (3) + 9 = 12

+1 kris (adv from Faerie Fire) - (1d20+10, 1d20+10, 1d6+6)

1d20+10 : (7) + 10 = 17

1d20+10 : (12) + 10 = 22

1d6+6 : (3) + 6 = 9

Extra Attack: Sinag (adv) - (1d20+11, 1d20+11, 1d8+9)

1d20+11 : (7) + 11 = 18

1d20+11 : (5) + 11 = 16

1d8+9 : (2) + 9 = 11

Action Surge: Sinag (adv) - (1d20+11, 1d20+11, 1d8+9)

1d20+11 : (10) + 11 = 21

1d20+11 : (6) + 11 = 17

1d8+9 : (7) + 9 = 16

Action Surge: Sinag (adv) - (1d20+11, 1d20+11, 1d8+9)

1d20+11 : (17) + 11 = 28

1d20+11 : (8) + 11 = 19

1d8+9 : (4) + 9 = 13

GWF to reroll damage of 3rd attack - (1d8+9)

(8) + 9 = 17

Feb 20, 2020 2:48 am
Maybe whoever it is found those feathers for us, let's take a look.

Seftan casts Greater Invisibility on himself.

No sense tipping our hand all at once, says his seemingly disembodied voice.
Feb 23, 2020 1:44 am
Round 3
Elayna's healing magic washes over Sarith and his movements become more confident and smooth. Following that, she casts a spell and a spectral hand grabs hold of M4's throat, draining its life force.

Sinag's first swipe ends the life of M8 and Mai'ngor turns his attention to M4. His attacks become a blur and when the flurry of blows ends, the creature is on the floor, four different mortal wounds visible on its body.

Sarith moves behind M7 and begins cutting it up. After a few moments, it too is on the ground dying.

The remaining minotaurs see that they are outmatched and begin to flee.

Aelfric and Seftan hear the sound of hooved feet moving in their direction. After a few moments, a group of three minotaurs rounds the corner right in front of you.

Enemies
M1: 0 damage taken
M2: 0 damage taken
M3: Dead
M4: Dead
M5: 0 damage taken
M6: Dead
M7: Dead
M8: Dead

Positions
Mai'ngor: Melee
Sarith: Melee
Xeliss: 25 ft away
Elayna: 55 ft away
Feb 23, 2020 3:41 am
Rapier and hand crossbow ready, Ælfric remained motionless as the minotaurs approached.
OOC:
Readying an action to attack with whichever weapon is most appropriate if they attack.
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Feb 23, 2020 6:38 am
Not sure why his partner is breaking his concealment to speak to a monster, Seftan hugs the wall and lets his Invisibility do the rest. He readies a spell should the creatures attack, but otherwise stays still...
OOC:
ready Steel Wind Strike, trigger: minotaur attacks Ælfric
Feb 23, 2020 7:06 am
OOC:
In my head, they burst around the corner and point blank saw me.
Feb 23, 2020 7:22 am
OOC:
They haven't seen you as of yet :)
Feb 23, 2020 7:27 am
OOC:
OK. Post edited.
Feb 23, 2020 5:16 pm
OOC:
Is Gash still around?
Feb 23, 2020 9:55 pm
Looking around, Gash is nowhere to be found. It seems he fled at some point during the battle.
Feb 23, 2020 9:56 pm
The minotaurs rush by Aelfric and Seftan, passing just a few inches away from bumping into Seftan's invisible form. Their fleeing footsteps echoes down the halls of the Labyrinth until they disappear completely.
Feb 24, 2020 1:59 am
"Labyrinth. Minotaurs. They were probably the bad guys," he thought as he waited to see who or what might follow them.
Feb 24, 2020 3:10 am
Can't have one without the other Seftan whispers.
Feb 24, 2020 5:56 am
"No doubt, those brutes know the way out of this maze. Let's follow them!" Mai'ngor leads the way.
Feb 24, 2020 4:37 pm
Elayna had not considered that, and she hustles to follow Mai'ngor.
Feb 25, 2020 2:13 am
Ælfric observed the newcomers quietly and motionlessly.

"They do have a point," he thought, "but do they have feathers?"
Feb 25, 2020 4:12 am
Seftan knew he wouldn't be able to keep his Invisibility up forever and hoped the group would continue on after the Minotaurs quickly so that he could confer with his partner and decide what to do.

Joining forces with these people might just be the right move considering what they were up against, but he wouldn't be able to make such a decision on his own out of respect for Ælfric.
Feb 26, 2020 12:12 am
The group passes by Seftan and Aelfric without spotting them, hot in pursuit of the minotaurs.
Feb 26, 2020 12:33 am
Once they pass, Seftan drops his Invisibility and whispers to Ælfric,

Should we approach them? See if they might be of any help?
Feb 26, 2020 1:39 am
"What's the worst that could happen? They kill us?" Ælfric whispers back. "At least the horse-man's idea about following the cow-men out of here seems sound. Let's follow them a bit first and be sure they're more reasonable than minotaurs in a maze."
Feb 26, 2020 5:00 pm
Good idea, lead the way my friend.

Seftan follows along after Ælfric in pursuit of the trio.

Rolls

Stealth - (1d20)

(10) = 10

Feb 29, 2020 4:02 pm
Xeliss continues with the group perched on her golem, followed by her ball of fire. It eventually dissipates.
Mar 1, 2020 12:41 am
As the main party chases the minotaurs, they hear some pained screams from around the next corner and turn to find the fleeing minotaurs are now dead. Above their corpses stands a massive warrior with a freshly bloodied greataxe in her hands.
OOC:
Enter Keokan
Mar 1, 2020 12:54 am
Keokan stands, chest heaving with rivulets of blood running down her arms. Before saying anything, she bends down and picks up one of the shattered horns from the minotaurs and sticks it into her belt. Heavy braids of auburn hair fall out from under a bear's head helm of some kind. With the scarred toe of one boot she moves the head of a minotaur with a sneer of derision on her face.

Pathetic fighters. she says, spitting on the ground. As the party comes into view she shoulders her axe and waves.

Well met she growls in a gravelly tone.
Mar 1, 2020 1:13 am
By the Gods, Seftan whispers from his hiding spot,

That is the largest woman I've ever seen...
Mar 1, 2020 1:30 am
Elayna skids to a halt. "Uh," she begins. "Hi?"
Mar 1, 2020 1:32 am
Mai'ngor slows his trot and comes to a stop to face the hulking woman as his sword's pool of light encompasses her. "Well met indeed, stranger," the blood-spattered tikbalang responds. "Nice work," he says, with a toss of his mane, and a gesture at her handiwork.
Mar 1, 2020 5:17 am
"What are you doing here?" Xeliss looks at the dead minotaurs and then back at the woman, looking vaguely suspicious.
Mar 1, 2020 7:07 pm
There are things in the dark, looking to march to the surface and destroy all of existence. I've been tasked, along with a few others, to recover some things from this foul place that may help stave that off. These hairy louts ran into me and thought my goods should be theirs. I'm glad they were so bullheaded, I needed the work out. My name is Keokan Deathwake Panadrakavi, though those closest to me just use Deathwake.
Mar 1, 2020 7:23 pm
"What happened to the others?" Elayna asks.
Mar 1, 2020 7:42 pm
"We've here," Ælfric said as he came out of the shadows behind them, "and we mean you no harm. Good job with the minotaurs, by the way, and excellent work as always, Deathwake. They should have left at least three others for you to make it almost a challenge."

The wood elf stood almost completely covered by his dark cloak, only his head visible above its silvery starscape.
Mar 1, 2020 7:45 pm
Elayna eyes the surprise visitors warily, but she asks of them, "You haven't seen a gnoll, have you?"
Mar 1, 2020 8:24 pm
"No gnolls, sorry. You haven't seen any angelic feathers, have you?"
Mar 1, 2020 11:09 pm
Emerging from the shadows with Ælfric, Seftan nods a greeting to the three.

I am Seftan and this is Ælfric, Deathwake you already know. Perhaps we could temporarily align our efforts for the sake of the greater good?
Mar 3, 2020 9:52 pm
"Xeliss." The deep gnome shrugs, looking towards the remaining members of her group. "Guess it won’t hurt for us all to go to the Gallery of Angels together?"
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Mar 3, 2020 10:06 pm
"I guess," says Elayna. "And we haven't seen any angelic feathers. Why are you searching for them?"
Mar 3, 2020 11:43 pm
"A little birdie told us to. The black bird sent us to get them because he doesn't want to share the skies with flying demons."
Mar 4, 2020 12:23 am
"You came from the surface, then?" asks Elayna, looking panicked. "The daemons have gotten that far already?"
Mar 4, 2020 1:44 am
"Originally, yeah, but our black bird's a deep crow. He's about keeping the dark places from being lit up with the fires of Hell or the Abyss or whatnot. So here we are looking for angels' feathers. What're you looking for... apart from the way out?"
Mar 4, 2020 2:29 am
"I think we can all work together without knowing every single detail about each other," Mai'ngor interjects, eyes narrowed at the newcomers.

"Three of them, three of us, Sinag. We will have to watch our backs very, very closely."
Mar 4, 2020 2:33 am
"I say thee nay," Ælfric said with a chuckle. "I like to know who I'm not dying next to."
Mar 4, 2020 2:42 am
Elayna seems confused at the bird metaphors, but does not broach the question. Instead, she says, "We're here at the behest of a wizard named Vizeran. We're looking for a few things to help stop this daemonic invasion. You're the second group we've encountered that look for the same things we are, though it seems for different purposes."
Mar 4, 2020 2:56 am
Ælfric smiled at the woman's straight talk before nodding at Deathwake and Seftan.

"Ah! You'd be surprised... or not... to know that Archmage DeVir sent us on this hunt, too. It seems that one of our teams is the contingency plan. I wonder which."
Mar 4, 2020 4:20 am
Seftan smiles at all the witty banter flying around, for he did so love repartee.

While I completely appreciate the instinct to keep one's true motivations secret, I fear our time grows short. As Ælfric says, our employer is one and the same and you are welcome to use any spell at your disposal to determine this to be the truth. It should encourage you to know that while we observed you in secret we laid no ambush and seek only your help.
Mar 4, 2020 5:13 am
Elayna does not blink as she answers, deadpan, "Quite encouraging..."
Mar 4, 2020 5:35 am
"Come along, then," Mai'ngor says, with an impatient flick of his tail. "We shall prove our worth to each other in time."
Mar 4, 2020 5:51 am
Fair enough replies the mage.

Any idea exactly where it is we should come along to? I believe statistically the best solution to a labyrinth is to stay left, although I have never tested this theory.
Mar 4, 2020 5:54 am
"This being their demesne, we were following the minotaurs. But now..."
Mar 4, 2020 12:41 pm
"Were they heading left before their heads left their bodies?" Ælfric asked.
Mar 4, 2020 3:35 pm
Hard to say, really. That said, they came from there - and were headed there. Deathwake says, poking in the direction she saw the minotaurs come from and where they were headed before she felled them. Would stand to reason we head that direction and adopt the keep left mentality from now? Unless someone has a better plan?
Mar 4, 2020 3:40 pm
OOC:
Anybody interested in looting the minotaurs? If not, Mai'ngor will lead the way with Sinag.
Mar 4, 2020 3:40 pm
OOC:
Oops, double-posted somehow..
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Mar 4, 2020 3:45 pm
"Sounds fair. If our new associates don't mind, I'll have a look to see what's left on the cow-men. Fair split, I promise."
OOC:
Thanks to Reliable Talent, 9s and below are 10s for ability checks that add my proficiency bonus. That's Perception: 19 and Investigation: 16
Last edited March 4, 2020 3:49 pm

Rolls

Perception - (1d20+9)

(9) + 9 = 18

Investigation - (1d20+6)

(4) + 6 = 10

Mar 4, 2020 4:09 pm
"Be on the lookout for Gash, too," warns Elayna. "I'm sure he's still skulking around."
Mar 4, 2020 4:28 pm
Who, or what, is a Gash? Are they someone I should cleave? Or are they a friend? Deathwake says, quirking an eyebrow.
Mar 4, 2020 4:38 pm
"Gash is a gnoll, said he would lead us through the maze," explains Elayna. "We didn't trust him, but felt there was no alternative. And of course, he led us to those minotaurs."

She considers the question. "If we find him, maybe don't cleave him until he gets us out of here?"
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Mar 4, 2020 4:46 pm
"This gnoll only needs working eyes to point the way... but I'll try not to fill him with unnecessary holes," Ælfric said while patting his bow then the hilt of his rapier.
Mar 5, 2020 4:47 am
Before we set off, let me look into the ether to see where these statues might reside.

Seftan sits cross-legged and closes his eyes, a spell on his lips...
OOC:
Cast Locate Object, range 1000'
Mar 6, 2020 11:23 pm
"Since our goals are the same, it'd be good to work together," says Elayna. She waits for Seftan to finish his insights.
Mar 7, 2020 1:32 am
Seftan sits down and casts his spell, letting the magics guide his senses toward the feathers that you need. After a few moments, something begins pulling at him and he knows the way to the feathers.

Looting the minotaurs, you don't find anything of worth aside from their huge axes, which may be a bit too big for you to carry about.
Mar 7, 2020 1:59 am
Mai'ngor sets off in the direction Deathwake said the minotaurs were headed.
Mar 7, 2020 2:08 am
"Nothing of worth or note on the bastards. What do you feel, Seftan? Which way to our next haul?"
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Mar 7, 2020 7:08 am
I know the way, but if you give me a bit longer I can see everything that stands in our way...

Seftan chants the words of the Arcane Eye and sends it forth...
OOC:
Cast Arcane Eye and send it to the statues, recover 2nd level spell with Expert Divination
Mar 7, 2020 7:32 am
Mai'ngor halts and waits for Seftan's guidance.
Mar 7, 2020 8:40 pm
Seftan sends his magical eye through the paths to the statues and sees several demons and a lot of minotaurs. As he nears his destination, he feels a chill run down his spine as he sees a great, black-furred minotaur, 20 feet tall with six iron horns. An infernal light burns in his red eyes and it holds a massive glaive in its hands.

As the eye sees it, the massive creature stops and turns to look at it and roars. The magic sustaining the eye snaps and lashes back at Seftan, causing a massive headache as the magic unravels. (26 psychic damage. DC 18 Wis save for half)
[ +- ] Creature
Mar 8, 2020 9:16 am
OOC:
That's quite a bit of DM free license right there...

Using Lucky feat to reroll save...

Damn it
Last edited March 8, 2020 9:25 am

Rolls

Wis +4 - (1d20+4)

(7) + 4 = 11

Lucky reroll Wis +4 - (1d20+4)

(3) + 4 = 7

Mar 8, 2020 9:30 am
Seftan reels from the pain in his head, clawing at his skull and howling in pain as blood runs from his nose and ears.

He is here! That bastard of creation! At the heart of the maze awaits Baphomet itself! Demons and minotaur along the way, but that abomination beyond... Gods help us, the lord of all demons!
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Mar 8, 2020 5:17 pm
Elayna blinks. She wishes she had her friend here to explain the ramblings of what looks like an insane man. Instead, she leans over to Sarith and asks, "Who?"
Mar 8, 2020 5:53 pm
Ælfric calmly walked to Seftan and slapped him twice.

"Snap out of it. We need those feathers."

He turned to his new allies while his mind thought back to what he knew of this Baphomet.

"You guys encounter anything like this before? A really big, bad demon?"
OOC:
I see no DM liberties taken.
And we're looking for feathers, not statues.
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Rolls

Arcana - (1d20+10)

(16) + 10 = 26

Mar 8, 2020 6:10 pm
Mai'ngor remembers the terrifying arrival of Demogorgon in Sloopidoop. The Pudding King, worshiper of Juiblex near Blingdenstone. The fight against the glabrezu in Silverymoon.

"No, not like this."
Mar 8, 2020 6:30 pm
"Damn. Well, if it has what we need, we need to take it out. Stealing is my forte and I'm very good at it but I doubt I can get past something like that."

He turned to the wizard.

"You calm now, Rylleth? Can you lead us there?"
Mar 9, 2020 3:56 am
Seftan holds his aching head and waits for the ringing to stop as the others discuss.

Calm? No. I just got mind raped by the lord of the Abyss. I'm pretty far from calm, but I am ready for payback. Let's go get these feathers.

Seftan drags himself to his feet and brushes himself off, making ready to depart.
OOC:
The liberty I speak of is the massive feedback damage caused through my eye spell, to my knowledge no such power exists in 5e but I really meant the statement as a cheeky quip, not an actual rebuke. And we know we are looking for angel statues if the original group does since we were sent by the same guy for the same reason ;)
Mar 9, 2020 12:52 pm
Deathwake's face doesn't show any reaction to the psychic pains her compatriot suffers during their casting. The shaman in her tribe would sometimes speak of these risks, but she never had the aptitude and thus ignored the warnings.

If this "Lord of the Abyss" wants to fight, I will ensure that they never forget my name as they lie bleeding under my heel. she says, brashly. It sounds as if my blade will not hunger for long.
Mar 9, 2020 4:40 pm
Elayna shakes her head. "I... I don't know. I have these memories of a giant two-headed monkey named Y, riding an octopus and gecko. And there was a young man with purple skin that wanted to dance, and a woman in a black dress with eight children having dinner," she says, listing them with uncertainty. "But, I know I haven't seen that? It just feels so... familiar."

She adds quickly, "Oh, but this Bafnet, I know I don't know of him."
Mar 9, 2020 5:42 pm
I only know of him through books, but there is no doubt he is more than formidable.

Seftan seems shaken by his brush with the creature but smiles weakly at his barbarian companion's bravery.
Mar 9, 2020 6:35 pm
Elayna asks, concerned, "Is there a way to find what we need without reaching the center of the maze?"
Mar 10, 2020 1:44 am
"You know how to climb Mount Celestia? If Seftan's usual arcane tracking skills are saying they're in there, they're in there. We're in here because the dark wizard knows we can get everything we need in here. Thing is... Can we take on a demon lord for these feathers or would it be easier to just leave and hunt down a few angels?"
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Mar 10, 2020 3:36 am
As tempting as that sounds, I'm afraid that at this point the only way out... is in.

Seftan waves his hand forward,

Shall we?
Mar 10, 2020 3:46 am
"So we are all finally done talking then? Good." Mai'ngor continues down the path he was taking.
Mar 12, 2020 2:03 pm
"Let's do it, and talk while we walk. We need to take stock of each other's specialties so we know what we have to work with. I'm a proud thief touched by the arcane. Most of my magic is for getting me into and out of sticky situations but I'm deadly with a blade or arrow. I can hide our approach for about an hour but I'll still take point going forward."
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Mar 12, 2020 2:29 pm
Mai'ngor stops and glances over his shoulder at Ælfric. "Be my guest. Lead, if you wish."
OOC:
I'm sorry, is Sarith still with us?
Mar 12, 2020 2:47 pm
"I take it you cleave things."
Mar 12, 2020 3:37 pm
"Only things that need it. I was chieftain of my tribe, but they are no more. I long to return to the surface, but realized I must do what I can to stop the evil that is growing here, underneath."
Mar 12, 2020 3:41 pm
"We all do what we must. What about you, girl?" Ælfric asked Elayna.
Mar 12, 2020 4:31 pm
"I... uh," she begins, uncertain. She absently touches the scars on her face. "I'm Elayna. I don't really do anything, I guess."

Elayna wears a suit of leather armor that's slightly too big, revealing an amulet of large opal surrounded by diamonds around her neck. Some weapons are visible, such as a shortbow with arrows and a hand crossbow with bolts, and a small shortsword hangs from a belt. She otherwise carries the bearing of someone that has been newly thrust into the adventuring world.

"My friend was teaching me magic, but she's not..." here she pauses, then with a swallow Elayna continues quietly, "Well, she taught me some stuff."
OOC:
Sarith should still be with us.
Mar 12, 2020 5:34 pm
"Let's hope it was enough along with those weapons. Seftan, can you make another voyeur eye?"
Mar 13, 2020 1:18 am
I can of course, but to what end? I saw the path to the Angels and all that guards the way, and the glimpse of Baphomet I caught cost much blood.

Seftan grips his staff tightly at the memory of the demon lord. Nearly a third of his life force had been ripped away and he still felt weak from the encounter.
Mar 13, 2020 1:26 am
"In case the demon lord decides to rearrange or add to his forces since he saw you," Ælfric replied while walking over to the wizard and placing a hand on his shoulder. "You going to be alright, Rylleth? We need to stop for some healing?"

He turned to the others before zooming in on Xeliss.

"Any of you got healing? What about you, svirfneblin? What're you good at?"
Mar 13, 2020 2:34 am
My need is not yet dire, but it may soon be otherwise. If I cast another eye I will deplete my fourth order of magic and we may need it. Besides, he adds with a sneer,

If that bastard has reinforced the maze, that doesn't change our objective.
We have no path but forward regardless of the danger.
Mar 13, 2020 12:41 pm
Deathwake continues moving along, eyes flitting around her, ears listening for the telltale sounds of any impending attacks.
Mar 13, 2020 4:44 pm
Seftan will use the knowledge of what he has seen to warn of upcoming dangers before the party encounters them, describing ambush points he has seen as they walk.
Mar 13, 2020 5:01 pm
Elayna stays near Mai'ngor and the light of Sinag.
Mar 13, 2020 5:23 pm
OOC:
Sarith is still with the party
The drow who is with the party is quiet as introductions are made and skills are revealed. Unless directly asked a question, he remains quiet, not too far behind Elayna, but out of Sinag's bright light.
OOC:
For the new members of the party, Sinag is a sentient sword made out of pure light that Mai'ngor wields
Mar 14, 2020 12:33 am
"And there's another dark one back there, too. What about you, darkie? What's your story?" Ælfric asked the drow.
Mar 14, 2020 3:14 am
Sarith glares at Ælfric, "Stopping the demons," he says sharply and looks away.
Mar 14, 2020 4:01 am
"Works for me. Let's move. How long do you estimate it'll take us to get to the center, Seftan? I don't want to invoke my cloaking field too early."
Mar 14, 2020 5:52 am
OOC:
What can I say about this Mr. DM?
Mar 16, 2020 6:29 pm
dominion451 says:
OOC:
What can I say about this Mr. DM?
OOC:
Now that you know the way, it should only be a few hours at most.
Mar 16, 2020 6:55 pm
A few hours at most, I should think, faster without danger but of that there is plenty.
Mar 16, 2020 7:11 pm
Elayna nods, silently treading along and mentally keeping track of the twists and turns.
Mar 16, 2020 7:17 pm
Mai'ngor keeps an eye out for Sarith. Over the course of all their hardships and small triumphs together, the tikbalang eventually developed a grudging respect for the once-hated drow. For now, at least, Mai'ngor trusts Sarith more than these people he just met.
Mar 16, 2020 9:22 pm
"OK, Seftan. Less trouble we get into on the way, the more damage we can do and take from the big guy at the center of this mad maze," Ælfric said. "Once we get about an hour out, I'll cloak us. Until then, just try to be really stealthy on your own."

With that, Ælfric moved ahead of the group with bow at the ready, blending in with the surroundings as best he could.
OOC:
With Reliable Talent, that's a 27 for Stealth.
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Rolls

Stealth - (1d20+13)

(8) + 13 = 21

Guidance - (1d4)

(4) = 4

Mar 18, 2020 4:35 pm
With Seftan's guidance, you make good progress and Aelfric manages to help you steer clear of several groups of demons and minotaurs. Eventually, you make it to a T intersection. One way leads to Baphomet, but you know that the angels are down in that direction as well. You are unsure what the other direction may hold.
OOC:
Baphoment isn't in the angel chamber, but he is near it
Mar 18, 2020 5:22 pm
Decision time folks. One way leads to madness and death, the other to the unknown... what say you all?

Seftan knows the coming fight will be more than difficult, but his teammates seem strong and perhaps up to the challenge.
Mar 18, 2020 5:25 pm
Mai'ngor pauses at the intersection. "Shall we explore this other path to see where it takes us? I can lead, or perhaps that magical eye?"
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Mar 18, 2020 6:44 pm
"We may find another dark lord of the rift over there. At least we know what is ahead of us over here, and we can face it mostly at full power," Ælfric said. "If the rest of you want to go over there, I can scout it out... with you, Mai'ngor, of course."
Mar 18, 2020 6:59 pm
"Well, we're here for some feathers," says Elayna. "Maybe we'll find them in that unknown place, too?"
Mar 18, 2020 9:27 pm
I agree with facing Baphomet now, we won't be any better prepared to fight him than we are right now.
Mar 19, 2020 12:31 am
"I'd normally just cloak myself, become invisible, and stalk around walking death traps to get the prize but Baphy saw Seftan's invisible eye... so he'll most likely detect me."

Ælfric sighed.

"We don't know how far the other way extends or how many demons, minotaurs, demon minotaurs, or rabid halflings are down there. Between the unknown possible dangers and the certain danger, I'd choose the certain."
Mar 19, 2020 12:41 am
Elayna nods. "If we can get in and out without that thing noticing us, let's try."
Mar 19, 2020 1:05 am
"Then it's decided. Let us face this Baphomet." Mai'ngor leads the way.

Sinag, I feel unworthy to face this challenge. But I swear, we will strike evil down this day even if it be my last. You have been a great comfort to me. It has been an honor to wield you.
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Mar 19, 2020 2:52 am
"What say you, Deathwake? Shall we carve this lord of demons into cutlets?"
OOC:
Freakin' Baphomet! ^_^
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Mar 19, 2020 6:10 am
Seftan prepares for the upcoming fight by drinking both of his healing potions and casting a spell that covers him in a shimmering layer of gossamer armor.

Who of you will stand toe to toe with this great fiend? I have spells to bolster your life force...
OOC:
cast mage armor from staff
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Rolls

Heal potion - (2d4+2)

(23) + 2 = 7

Heal potion - (2d4+2)

(31) + 2 = 6

Mar 19, 2020 6:42 am
"Can't we just get the feathers without having to fight?" asks Elayna, who looks very uncomfortable at the idea.
Mar 19, 2020 12:06 pm
"If the rest of you valiantly distract this behemoth, I'm sure I can get the feathers," Ælfric said with a chuckle.
Mar 19, 2020 2:09 pm
I'm willing to let you try getting them without a fight, but at the first sign of troubles, I'm definitely going to be leaping in with full fury and let my blade be my voice. she says, gravelly voice barely hiding the excitement that seems to be building inside her.
Mar 19, 2020 5:12 pm
"I was joking," Ælfric added bluntly. "I can't sneak around a demon lord! Even if you drew him away from that chamber and took him down this unknown path while I got the feathers, you all would still be pursued by a demon lord!"
Mar 19, 2020 5:23 pm
"But we have to do this, right?" says Elayna, more to herself than anyone else. "If we don't, a lot of people will suffer."
Mar 20, 2020 1:05 am
More than that I'm afraid, Seftan says with a grim expression,

If these beings are allowed to run rampant we may live to see the end of life as we know it. Great evils lurk down here, ancient and unspeakable.
Mar 20, 2020 1:10 am
"Which is why I say we take the fight to the bastard, all of us! If we split up to try subterfuge, it'll digest us piece by piece."
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Part of me wants to explore the other direction but we've got our primary objective in sight ahead.
Mar 20, 2020 6:51 am
I've been trying to think of the best way to use my power to help with the fight, I have several options...

Seftan paces around nervously, clasping his hands together with anxiety.

I can bolster our warriors life force a bit, that's easy enough, but it's not much. I could protect one of you from the brunt of its attacks, or speed one of you up until you moved as a blur... but I think the best gem in my pocket might just be to turn one of you into a creature of legend such as a dragon or a roc. Or even an angel. I realize the irony in that but trust me, any angel I changed one of you into would not serve our purposes feather-wise.
Mar 20, 2020 12:38 pm
"Would you like to be an angel, Elayna?" Ælfric asked in all seriousness. "It suits you."
Mar 20, 2020 3:55 pm
"I don't understand," says Elayna, looking oddly at these strangers that can just casually mention the heights of their power.
Mar 20, 2020 4:06 pm
"Well, maybe not an angel but surely some large, dangerous creature. I believe Seftan could transform you into a powerful beast able to stand toe to toe against this demon lord... at least for a little while."
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Polymorph? I think you can only do Beasts. Dragons are their own type of creature.
Mar 20, 2020 4:22 pm
Elayna frowns, decidedly uncertain about the prospect. "I don't know if I want to be a beast."
Mar 20, 2020 5:37 pm
Sarith steps up beside Elayna, "You don't have to if you don't want to," he says surprisingly gently, laying a hand on her shoulder, "You'll be safe either way. Trust me."
Mar 20, 2020 9:34 pm
"Of course she doesn't have to do anything. We're not savages. We just need everyone here to be as dangerous as they can be because there are no guarantees of safety when fighting something like this. You either go all in or you never go home."

Ælfric stopped short of outright saying the girl seemed weak but that assumption certainly hung in the air with his words.
Mar 20, 2020 9:59 pm
It's fine, forget the beast thing, I will do what I can to help.

Seftan realizes that he has been pacing and stops, shaking out his hands to relieve the tension.
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Yeah I had overlooked that little clause, thanks for the heads up.
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Mar 20, 2020 10:02 pm
Elayna takes a breath. "Let's go."
Mar 21, 2020 2:29 am
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DM: are we basically right around the corner from the supposed Baphomet fight? Like, is this my last chance to cast buffs before we go in?
Mar 21, 2020 5:34 pm
dominion451 says:
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DM: are we basically right around the corner from the supposed Baphomet fight? Like, is this my last chance to cast buffs before we go in?
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Pretty much!
Mar 22, 2020 9:59 pm
Windreaper hungers. I have a small gift of my mother's people that will aid us. My ancestors will come at my call, but they don't answer the call frequently. I'll save it for the moment we need them most. Deathwake says, patting a small silver horn that hangs at her hip.
Mar 22, 2020 11:48 pm
"If we are decided, I will cloak us now. We will be able to hide much more effectively but the demon lord may have some way of tracking us magically. Stay within about thirty feet of me for the cloaking to work. Apart from that? Pray to whatever gods you have. We'll need the assist. Your ancestors, too, Deathwake. They do excellent work. Let's go!"

A swirl of dimness and silence surrounded everyone as Ælfric's cloaking field engulfed them. With that, Ælfric moved to take point and signaled the horse-man to join him should he choose to.
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Casting Pass Without Trace on everyone: +10 to Stealth for 1 hour if you stay within 30 feet of Ælfric plus you can only be tracked magically.
Also casting Longstrider on Ælfric for an extra 10 feet of movement, bringing his total move to 45 ft.
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Reliable Talent makes that Stealth total 33. Damn.
And a 20 on Perception! Ælfric sees through walls! :P
Last edited March 22, 2020 11:53 pm

Rolls

Stealth (+Pass Without Trace) - (1d20+23)

(4) + 23 = 27

Perception - (1d20+9)

(20) + 9 = 29

Mar 23, 2020 3:53 pm
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Seftan will cast False life at 3rd level on Deathwake and Mai'ngor and Mirror Image on himself.

False life total 2+14 = 16 temp HP each
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Rolls

False Life (3rd level) - (1d4)

(2) = 2

Mar 23, 2020 4:00 pm
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Do you guys think a protection from evil or a haste would be better? Maybe a haste on the rogue to increase the odds of sneak attack damage? I dont know, CAN you get advantage on a demon lord? Lol!
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Mar 23, 2020 4:21 pm
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If you're choosing between those two spells, a part of me thinks you might be better off casting Protection from Evil & Good, since you have to touch your target if you intend to cast it on Ælfric. Additionally, once Haste ends (after 1 minute or if you lose concentration) whoever you hasted will be stuck there for at least one turn.
Sensing that the confrontation was near, Elayna places a hand upon Sarith and Mai'ngor. "We can do this!" she whispers with emphasis.
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Elayna casts Heroism at 2nd level.
[ +- ] Heroism
Mar 23, 2020 4:23 pm
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alternately I could use my concentration spell on Arcane Hand to create another melee combatant...
Mar 23, 2020 4:48 pm
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I'll happily take the Protection. :)
Mar 23, 2020 11:49 pm
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lol, I'm sure you would, but is it the best use of concentration is my quandary. 5e really neutered support wizards with concentration.
Only sorcerers can hold 2 at once.
Mar 23, 2020 11:51 pm
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The fighters already have 2 attacks per round so I'm thinking starting with Arcane Hand is our best bet... AC 20 melee combatant that does 4d8 force damage...
Mar 24, 2020 2:10 am
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Very well. :( At least using/attacking with the Hand is a bonus action.
How high is the ceiling, Naat? And how wide are the labyrinth passages?
Mar 24, 2020 2:41 am
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I would want to cast haste on you more than PFE/G anyway... since you probably wont be the focus of the brunt of the attacks
Mar 24, 2020 4:34 am
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The ceilings are about 25-30 ft high at the lowest and about 20-25 ft wide at most places. This place is HUGE. Once you're prepped, let me know and we can start
Mar 24, 2020 5:36 am
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Elayna is ready, concentrating on Heroism.

Mai'ngor, Sarith, and Elayna didn't have a chance to take a short rest after the initial minotaur fight, correct?
Mar 24, 2020 6:20 am
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Yeah I'm a few resources down from the first skirmish (Action Surge, 1 Luck Point, 1 War Dance slot) but otherwise ready to go.
Mar 24, 2020 6:27 am
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Yeah I'm down a few spell slots too but I'm guessing this isn't a great place to hang out for an hour lol
Mar 24, 2020 6:31 am
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Indeed. Mai'ngor wouldn't stop to rest. He's annoyed enough at all the talking. Mai'ngor, that is... not me. :-D
Mar 24, 2020 12:49 pm
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Ælfric is ready to go. He'll probably stick (hehe) to the ceiling and walls as best he can while staying within 30 ft of everyone for the Stealth boost.
Mar 30, 2020 2:44 pm
You turn the next few corners and feel a sense of nearly overwhelming dread. Just before you turn the last one, you know that it's too late to turn back. After the final turn, you see Baphomet waiting for you.

The huge black-furred Minotaur stands in the center of the tunnel, his massive axe held in front of him and a slight smile on his face, "Ah, you've finally made it, little ones," his voice booms, "What brings you to my new home?"
Mar 30, 2020 3:51 pm
Elayna shudders backward against the voice. She averts her gaze and tries as much as possible to look for any feathers on the ground.

Rolls

Perception - (1d20+8)

(16) + 8 = 24

Mar 30, 2020 8:46 pm
Ælfric remained silent. Hiding was one of his trademarks but would it matter against such a creature? If the others chose to talk, perhaps it would buy him time to find a relatively defensible position on the ceiling or wall.
Mar 30, 2020 9:36 pm
Without meeting the behemoth's searing gaze, Seftan raises his voice,

Our business is our own! Leave our presence immediately!
Mar 31, 2020 4:40 pm
Panadrakavi rise. Panadrakavi pound. Like the shattering of the mountain, our voices sound. Deathwake says on repeat in her head, feeling her heart start to pound and her breath gets faster in her chest. A faint tinge of red glow starts to creep into her vision as the familiar bloodlust rises inside of her, just begging to be unleashed on this vile behemoth.
Apr 1, 2020 2:07 am
"You tell me to leave?" Baphomet laughs, slamming his axe into the wall and shaking dust and debris from the walls and ceiling, "Do you wish to die so soon?"

Elayne looks around for feathers, but doesn't see any on the ground. Not far past the demon lord is another turn in the tunnel where they may be.
Apr 1, 2020 4:23 pm
Elayna instinctively takes a step backward. She strains her eyes to the far turn in the tunnel, trying to focus on a destination rather than the daemonic presence before her.
Apr 1, 2020 5:13 pm
Mai'ngor paces back and forth, brandishing his blades, muttering a prayer to his ancestors in preparation for the War Dance.

Spirits of wind, make swift my hooves,
Lords of lightning, make mighty my arm,
Spirits of the great balete tree, make stalwart my heart,
Bathala, sky-father, grant me an honorable death.
Apr 1, 2020 5:25 pm
What is your game, Pit Lord? Why waste time on mortals like us, here and now? Your plans must be greater, leave us be and pursue your ambition!

Seftan takes great pains not to meet the creature's gaze...
Apr 3, 2020 2:26 am
"Ah, but there are so few toys left to play with in this maze," he says in his rumbling voice, "So I shall enjoy playing while I have you in my domain. Now, why have you come here?"
Apr 3, 2020 3:59 pm
"Just passing through?" Elayna replies, though it is difficult to be certain herself in the presence of Baphomet. Every fiber of her body is screaming to flee.
Apr 4, 2020 1:36 am
Spread out, Seftan whispers to his companions,

As I said our business is our own, and we will play no part in your sick game! Do not let your hubris get the better of you, leave this place now and keep your time on this plane!

Seftan makes his way back from the demon, slowly, step by step.
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Apr 4, 2020 2:21 am
"Keep it talking, Rylleth," Ælfric thought as he edged along closer to the demon lord, his faith still shaky in his decades-honed infiltration skill standing up to the gaze of Baphomet. "If I can just get past it..."
Apr 8, 2020 11:15 pm
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Aelfric, roll me stealth!
Apr 8, 2020 11:27 pm
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Here we go!

Rolls

Stealth (+Pass Without Trace) - (1d20+23)

(11) + 23 = 34

Apr 11, 2020 2:05 am
It's a tense moment, but Aelfric manages to stealthily move past Baphomet and is nearing the next tunnel.
Apr 11, 2020 2:15 am
Ælfric did his best to focus past the terror as he moved past the demon lord.

"Thank you, Erevan Ilesere," he thought.

He scanned the way ahead looking both for potential hazards both mundane and magical as well as the angelic statues.
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With Reliable Talent, that's 19 for Perception and 20 for Arcana.
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Rolls

Perception - (1d20+9)

(4) + 9 = 13

Arcana - (1d20+10)

(6) + 10 = 16

Apr 14, 2020 9:50 pm
Elayna gives a bit of space between herself and Seftan, as requested. Her legs are wobbly, and her steps are loud against the floor.
Apr 15, 2020 2:32 am
Baphomet takes a couple of steps forward, clearing twenty feet in the blink of an eye. A smile crosses his bull-like face and he smacks his axe on the ground, "Now, little wizard," he says to Seftan, "What makes you so brave? Do you really think that you could harm me in any meaningful way?"

Aelfric continues moving and doesn't spot any danger in the immediate area. Creeping up the the next tunnel, he peers around and sees a large chamber ahead. The ceiling arches sixty feet overhead, bristling with stalactites that drip water onto stalagmites rising from the uneven and broken floor. Here and there between the stalagmites, several statues of winged humanoids are set in poses of suffering and anguish. Some cover their faces, while others claw at them. Others reach toward the ceiling, their faces twisted into expressions of longing.
Apr 15, 2020 3:24 am
"Poor bastards," Ælfric thought as he edged closer. Without getting too close to them, he chose six feathers from six different angels to start, placing the six into a pouch using his distant and invisible mage hand. Then he plucked six more feathers from another six different angels to be placed in another pouch, supposing his task didn't require him having to go too far into the chamber of petrified celestials.

Ever the watchful and weary thief, Ælfric looked around the chamber for anything dangerous... or shiny.

Rolls

Perception - (1d20+9)

(20) + 9 = 29

Arcana - (1d20+10)

(12) + 10 = 22

Apr 15, 2020 6:25 pm
Aelfric doesn't have any trouble collecting the feathers he needs and takes a moment to peer around for danger or treasure. He's just about to give it up for lost when he sees a small crack in the wall with something wedged inside of it, but he can't tell what it is from here.
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Hallway is waiting for a response from Seftan or any of the others :)
Apr 15, 2020 6:31 pm
"Bravery is something we all have," says Elayna, shirking from any attention by the giant fiend. "It is what make us unique. Whole."

What are we doing?! she thinks to herself.
Apr 15, 2020 6:41 pm
Ælfric went a bit closer to determine what it was and if he should use his mage hand to remove it from the wall.
Apr 17, 2020 3:50 am
I know you cannot be destroyed here, I envy your power but we will not be denied. Whatever your business on this plane, it does not concern us. Attend your affairs elsewhere!

Seftan stands his ground against the approaching demon but holds his staff out before him.
Apr 20, 2020 10:51 pm
As Aelfric moves closer to the wall, he sees that the object stuck in the crack appears to be the hilt of a sword. It may be wedged in too tightly for him to pull it out with his Mage Hand.

Baphomet chuckles, "I can smell your fear, girl. You are brave to stand before me like you are, weak and fragile," he says, taking another step forward, "I respect your bravery and so I will allow you to leave with your lives. Go. Now. Before I change my mind."
Apr 21, 2020 12:31 am
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Gods, help us. He's going to do it.
Ælfric pulled at the sword with his mage hand to see just how tightly wedged it was. If it won't budge, he tried to pull it out himself, careful to only let the hilt touch his gloved hands.
OOC:
Strength/Athletics of 15.
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Rolls

Strength - (1d20-1)

(16) - 1 = 15

Apr 21, 2020 12:38 am
Elayna doesn't know where the shadowy stranger slipped off to, but his wizard-like friend seems to be buying time. The least she can do is help.

"A-as thanks," she stammers without really thinking, "maybe I might gift you with... some song?" Committed to the offer, she quickly thinks back to the old chants of ancient deeds, careful to avoid proselytizing about good over evil out of respect for her audience.
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Adding a Performance roll if the demon lord obliges and deigns to listen, pre-empted with Bardic Inspiration to herself.

Rolls

Performance - (1d20+11)

(4) + 11 = 15

Bardic Inspiration on self to apply to Performance - (1d6)

(4) = 4

Apr 21, 2020 4:56 pm
Mai'ngor can tell their new companions are trying to pull a fast one on the demon lord. The tikbalang paces back and forth, waiting, ready.
Apr 23, 2020 2:46 am
Aelfric grips the sword tightly and pulls. It takes a moment, but he manages to yank it out of the wall. In his hands, he holds a short sword with a large sapphire set into the hilt. As he holds it aloft to inspect it, it glows with a soft blue light.
[ +- ] Sword
Elayna begins her song and it promises to be quite good, but the demon lord clearly doesn't appreciate it. He growls, "Enough!" he shouts loudly enough to shake the chamber, "Go. Now. Before I change my mind."
Apr 23, 2020 3:00 am
"Shiny," Ælfric thought before he stowed the shortsword, took a deep breath, said a prayer to Erevan Ilesere, and prepared to return the way he had come: past Baphomet once again!
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With Reliable Talent, that's a 33 for Stealth.
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Rolls

Stealth (+Pass Without Trace) - (1d20+23)

(4) + 23 = 27

Apr 23, 2020 3:04 am
Elayna begins to back away, hesitantly at first, then with due haste.
Apr 23, 2020 10:44 pm
Elayna begins to back away just as Aelfric appears from around the corner and makes his way back toward you once again. It's a close call, with Baphomet's bulk almost bumping into the rogue as he makes his way down the hall, but he manages to get back to the group.
Apr 23, 2020 11:43 pm
Elayna does not wait for Ælfric, only briefly pulling at Sarith's arm if the drow is nearby. "Let'sgolet'sgolet'sgo," she hisses.
Apr 24, 2020 12:10 am
In his best (or just most frantic) miming, Ælfric implored the group to hurry back the way they'd come. After a few turns, he slowed his pace but did not let up his cloaking for as long as it would naturally last. Tiny beads of sweat were barely visible on his brow when he pulled back his hood with barely trembling hands. His shaggy brown hair and pointed ears seemed happy to be free.

"Six feathers from six different angels. You want to keep these safe until we get back to the dark wizard, big guy?" Ælfric said lowly as he held up a pouch in Mai'ngor's direction. "Now let's get the Nine Hells out of here."
Apr 25, 2020 5:56 pm
Seftan offers a city bow to the demon lord before he backs out of the chamber.

Well done old friend he whispers to Ælfric,

Nearly gave me a heart attack but you pulled it off, bravo.
Apr 25, 2020 6:17 pm
"Thanks. I nearly had one, too, but I got the feathers and a shiny," Ælfric said as he pulled out the beautiful shortsword. "I don't think it's cursed but I'd like your second opinion while we run. There's no telling if that thing is going to realize the feathers or this sword are missing."
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Ælfric's player almost had a heart attack a few times, too. Got past Baphomet. Twice. Damn. This is one for my D&D record books.
Identify the shiny sword, please, Seftan.
Was there a magic signal to let Vizeran know to teleport us out or do we have to find our way out of the maze?
Apr 25, 2020 6:47 pm
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Vizeran had previously mentioned that he would "just know."
Apr 26, 2020 4:13 pm
I'd be glad to take a look at that sword, unfortunately it's going to take some time to work that spell, not something I can do on the run.
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Identify takes a full minute to cast and I didn't prepare it. Gonna have to rest before I can do it.
Apr 26, 2020 5:23 pm
"Understood. I wish the dark wizard would hurry up and 'know' we're done here," Ælfric grumbled as he stowed the shortsword again. "In the meantime, keep moving."
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Apr 27, 2020 9:21 pm
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As a wizard, you can cast it as a ritual if it's in your spellbook even without prepping it. It just takes an additional 10 minutes to cast it that way.
You attempt to make your way out of the Labyrinth and aren't making much progress. After a few hours, a spectral vision of Vizeran appears before you. "Have you gotten the feathers?" it asks, staring directly at Mai'ngor.
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Jabes is on somewhat of a hiatus, so anyone can feel free to post an answer to the question
Apr 27, 2020 10:07 pm
"Yeah, boss. We've got them. Now get us out of here!" Ælfric tried to say without sounding too insolent or rude.
Apr 28, 2020 3:40 pm
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Good point about the ritual
During the course of the party's wandering through the endless maze, Seftan takes 10 minutes to identify Ælfric's new sword as the rest of the group catches their breath and contemplates their course.
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Apr 29, 2020 2:06 am
Seftan takes the time to identify the sword and finds that it's a Defender Shortsword.
[ +- ] Defender
Vizeran nods, "Hold still and I'll bring you back..."

After about 30 seconds, you feel a strange sensation and the world goes sideways and then dark. Moments later, you open your eyes and find yourselves in Vizeran's tower in the sitting room.
Apr 29, 2020 3:23 am
"Thanks, Seftan. A Defender, eh? That makes it even more beautiful. I'll have to get a nice scabbard for you."

The teleportation was disconcerting as always but Ælfric happily endured it since he was leaving Baphomet's lair far behind. Once back in the dark wizard's sanctum, the arcane thief pointed to Mai'ngor.

"Big guy's got the feathers, boss. They weren't easy to come by but we did it," he said, magnanimously sharing the praise for the heist with everyone else.
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Oooh, a Defender! Awesome!
Apr 29, 2020 5:13 am
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wow yeah, top marks for that grab!
Apr 29, 2020 3:20 pm
Elayna immediately checks to make sure everyone is present, then rubs her arms to massage out the shock.
Apr 29, 2020 5:54 pm
So it seems we are all working toward the same cause after all Seftan says to the group,

What then is our next objective?
Apr 30, 2020 2:27 am
Putting the feathers with the other items both groups have collected, Vizeran's expression turns worried, "The last thing we need now is Gromph Baenre's grimoire that he used to bring the demon lords to our plane. That means you're going to have to break into the chambers of the Archmage of Menzoberranzan..."
Apr 30, 2020 2:35 am
Ælfric's eyes went wide.

"Burgling a distracted demon lord is one thing... but the Archmage of Menzoberranzan?!"

He exhaled loudly, resigned to the necessary task.

"What kind of defenses can we expect?"
Apr 30, 2020 7:10 pm
Deathwake feels her breath come back down when the demon lord lets them go. The haze fades from her eyes and she smiles at the sight of the feathers.

Surely there will be nasty magical defenses. I've heard their fighters are no less vicious, so plenty of bloodletting available. Do we know the way there?
May 4, 2020 2:36 am
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I'm going to be reading up on the next chapter over the next few days. Try to be patient with me :)

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