1.3 - In Search of Sanity - Never-Ending Nightmare

As the acolyte is pierced by crossbow bolts, Elias just walks up to them and kicks them down, trying to break whatever mystical demonic ritual position they are in.

Last edited September 29, 2023 8:39 am

Iosef

Sep 29, 2023 11:50 am

Iosef adds his bolt to the volley.

Rolls

Crossbow (DA) - Atk/Dam - (1d20+3, d8+2)

1d20+3 : (13) + 3 = 16

d8+2 : (1) + 2 = 3

Init - (D20+1)

(3) + 1 = 4

Sep 30, 2023 4:40 am

The crossbow bolts slam into the mist-spewing creature, the fog immediately sputtering as the creature turns and begins to wale at you. Elias approaches and slams his boot into the creature's back, throwing it to the ground. A couple of quick smacks of his shield in the right place is enough to put an end to this thing (for truly, though once human, it no longer was).

Within minutes, the mist inside the room is completely gone and the yellow haze outside the windows is clearly less dense. Looking out the window, you see the region around it still awash in the deadly fog, but indeed much of the immediate area is now clear.

OOC:

Kn: Planes DC 12 and Heal DC 16 is an option for anyone that inspects the body more closely, to net more info.

Otherwise, this is a near confirmation that whatever this creature was, it appears to have been part of what's causing the mist. Your task set to you by Doctor Elbourne complete, where to next?

Initiative:

Name	Init	Status
Razhel	A
Axon	A	Mage Armor (+4 AC, 3hrs)
Grim	A	18/22hp
Elias	A
Iosef	A

[ +- ] Map

[ +- ] Fear Tracker

[ +- ] Status Tracker

Iosef

Sep 30, 2023 10:40 am

OOC:

Not sure if you meant both or one or the uther. Of just one go for the planes (Watch ut be a Nat 1 now)

As the most thins Iosef cautiously approaches the body to try and glean more.

Rolls

Heal (Wis) - (1d20+9)

(13) + 9 = 22

Knowledge (Planes) (Int) - (1d20+8)

(15) + 8 = 23

Grim

Sep 30, 2023 1:44 pm

"Welborne said that Zandalus, Loomis, and his most devout were upstairs." Grim thinks out loud. "We're upstairs now, here in the tower room, but I don't see where we need to access those upstairs. Did he mean upstairs on the west side or the east?"

Sep 30, 2023 7:50 pm

OOC:

You recall the stairs to the East, within the camp itself, that had guards at the base. With this tower disconnected from any other area, you surmise that must be where Zandalus and his closest supporters lurk.

It is worth noting, this will be the final area of the module - the lion's den. Be as prepared as needed before venturing there.

[ +- ] (Heal) Iosef discovers...

[ +- ] (Kn: Planes) Iosef determines...

Grim

Sep 30, 2023 11:14 pm

"We should return to Elborne on the east side camp and inform him of our progress." Grim says to the others. "From there, we can make our preparations for an assault on Zandalus' tower."

Last edited October 1, 2023 1:46 am

Iosef

Oct 1, 2023 5:25 pm

'This is somewhat disturbing.. This now creature, I believe it had a portal inside it. The most, it's not from the material world.

Before we start an assault perhaps one of you would be willing to sit with me for 10 minutes. My thoughts, they are all still jumbled, but I think I know a ritual that can improve ones chances'

OOC:

This is Boon Resovoir, one of the changes I made to Iosef.

[ +- ] Boon Reservoir

Oct 2, 2023 2:49 am

OOC:

That should be no problem and this upper floor of the tower is about as safe as you can be, outside of the two enclaves you've found. Who wishes to join the ritual with Iosef?

CESN

Oct 2, 2023 9:23 am

OOC:

Well why not trust the magic elf!

Elias stands next to the creature-portal-thing as Iosef inspects it. He sits down, readying himself for some sort of self therapy session as the elf explores his own thought or something.

Oct 6, 2023 1:07 am

OOC:

Iosef and Elias gain the effects of Boon Reservoir, above.

You make your way back to the Zandalus camp and easily find Doctor Elbourne in his make-shift medical tent.

Wren Elbourne

He looks up at you, a little surprised but expectant, "You've returned! Good, now please tell me you've found a way to curb the mists. What did you find? Any operating theories on how we can get rid of it?"

You tell him of the creature you found, spewing the yellow mist, and of its defeat. You explain the deadening and dissipation of the mist nearby once the creature fell and he nods as you relay the information.

"Yes, okay. There must be more of them - some of the acolytes, the most devout, have been led upstairs. There was mention of a ritual of some sort, but none of them ever returned. Perhaps he is using these people in a such a way as to bring these mists through them, like living portals. To where, I dare not guess."

He swallows. "It is increasingly obvious, there is no way off this island except through Zandalus and his devout minions. As promised, I will have a talk with those in the camp. I can wrangle enough support to allow you to slip through unmolested and go upstairs, if you think you can take them on and end this nightmare once and for all."

He walks to a cabinet along the eastern wall. "Here," he says, returning with a nondescript stick of wood. "Doesn't look like much, but it's a wand. You can use it to patch your wounds, if needed. I'll go now and spread the word. Please, if you fail, I fear we are all doomed."

He steps out of the tent, stopping only to answer any questions you might have.

Treasure:
Wand of Cure Light Wounds (24 charges)

OOC:

Plan of approach? Any preparation you want to complete before heading forth?

Initiative:

Name	Init	Status
Razhel	A
Axon	A	Mage Armor (+4 AC, 3hrs)
Grim	A	18/22hp
Elias	A
Iosef	A

[ +- ] Map

[ +- ] Fear Tracker

[ +- ] Status Tracker

Oct 6, 2023 1:12 am

OOC:

Ready to Go? (return here and flip a token when ready)

History

Equinox October 6, 2023 7:06 am

RageRed October 6, 2023 8:18 am

LightOfMidnight October 6, 2023 10:05 am

Oct 6, 2023 7:09 am

OOC:

Grim would use one charge on himself.

Last edited October 6, 2023 7:09 am

Rolls

Cure Lt. Wounds - (1d8+1)

(4) + 1 = 5

CESN

Oct 6, 2023 8:27 am

OOC:

Just checking the loot. Things I might be interested in:

Wooden Holy Symbol of Pharasma (1gp)
Journal (Belonging to one, Dr. Oathsday; Detect Magic: Divination)(Requires 1 uninterrupted hour to read, then a DC 25 Knowledge (arcane) or DC 20 Spellcraft check to learn more of its magical nature)
Dossier on Zandalus (anyone may take a few minutes to read and learn its contents)
Potion of Cure Light Wounds
Lesser Talisman of Healing Power
Potion of Bull's Strength
Potion of Protection from Evil
Potion of Cure Light Wounds x2
Cloak (Magical, DC 20 Spellcraft to identify)
Lesser Talisman of Warrior's Courage
Wand of Lesser Restoration (7 charges remaining)
2x Scrolls of Cure Light Wounds

Razhel

RageRed

Oct 6, 2023 8:32 am

OOC:

Razhel has one of the potions of cure light wounds. I don't know which one or why it was never indicated on the list.

Oct 6, 2023 10:03 am

OOC:

Might be selfish and suggest Iosef gets the Healing Talisman as the healer to stop him gling down.

It makes seb he keeps the two wands on him as he can cast them unless someone else can/has u d? Same for the scrolls. Potions best divvy up among those who can't use the scrolls/wands? In other groups we keep them in the list but roughly say who has the. I think however Cinder has said it can be a bit of a schrodinger bag case?

Oct 9, 2023 5:09 am

OOC:

@Equinox Grim is now at full health!

@RageRed The Potion of CLW Razhel has was from a while back (each of the PC's claimed one of 4 that were found at that time); after then 3 more have been found.

@LightOfMidnight,@CESN I'm good with how it's laid out, though let's have the Healing Talisman go to Iosef if that's ok. The wands and scrolls , I believe are on both spell lists, so either Iosef or Elias can use them. I think Iosef might make a better candidate for, at least, the healing stuff, primarily because Elias is more likely to be in melee combat with both his hands busy with sword and shield.

@All Don't forget the Syringe of Cure Moderate Wounds, as far as healing items go.

As a reminder, anything not specifically claimed by a PC is assumed packed away and ANY PC at any time can spend a full round action retrieving the item. Planning ahead and gearing yourself is more beneficial, but in a pinch at least you have access to stuff that way.

Let's resolve the 'who has what' deal, particularly with the wands and such, and I'll plan on taking us through to the next area by mid-week. A wishful idea would be to see us finish this module within the next two weeks. It would be very doable - we're close guys!

CESN

Oct 9, 2023 8:04 am

OOC:

Yeah I just listed anything that could be useful. Iosef can definitely have the healing stuff :D

We might want to get that clock identified as well

Last edited October 9, 2023 8:07 am

Rolls

Spellcraft (Int) - (1d20+0)

(15) = 15

Axon Hillock II

Oct 11, 2023 7:36 am

As Elias looks over the cloak, Axon steps closer and peers at it again with him. He feels at the material while focusing on the magical energies radiating from it.

Rolls

Spellcraft vs DC 20 - (1d20+7)

(8) + 7 = 15

Grim

Oct 11, 2023 7:58 am