Fire and Karl stripping in the bedroom
Subject Fire?
Wait wait wait.
Aren't we dropping a fireball or two in there before we go running in? I don't want to get ambushed.
From: Karl
Subject Fire?
Salix responds, "I can summon an ally from among the creatures of the natural world. Perhaps it might be wise to send one of them in first and draw the creature into the center of the room. If the creature has plans of ambush, it would be a benefit to us if they were sprung on a decoy."
(OOC- if Harp agrees, Salix will sacrifice 1 Cure Light Wounds and summon a wolf to send in as decoy. OR he could sacrifice either Bull's strength or Cat's grace to send in a fire or air elemental (small), but those spells might be really useful if anyone is going to melee with this thing. Salix will do what Harp decides.)
From: Kevin
Subject Fire?
I am not sure we want to just 'toss' in a fireball. I would like to have something to aim it at first. If Allistair wants to shoot one over where there are some snow clumps (maybe where it is/has been sleeping) that might be OK, but I would rather wait just a few seconds to try and find out where it is.
Just my opinion - I will defer to Allistairs decision.
From: Kevin
Subject Fire?
IC: Salix, that is a great idea. If you would not mind asking Obad-Hai for that grace, that might make our task that much easier.
From: Kevin
Subject Fire?
OOC: Oh, and I think the wolf would be fine.
From: Karl
Subject Fire?
Wolf it is, then.
I'm going to be away from the computer today so Salix's next few moves are as follows: He will send in the wolf. He will offer Cat's grace and Bull's strength to whomever Harp feels should have it. If it indeed turns out to be a white dragon, he will cast flame sphere and try and attack it from a distance. He will follow that up (after it runs out) with Produce Flame until it runs out or they are all dead.
Happy New Year everyone. Sorry I haven't been very vocal. Chris and I promised to spend New Year's Eve in our new bedroom, which we finished stripping of wallpaper stained with 40 years of nicotine residue, repainted, and will be outfitting with a new closet and TV, then moving in our bedroom furniture. :-)
From: Derek
Subject Fire?
Allistair immediately becomes alarmed at the high ceiling. He tries to hold Harp back from entering the room if possible and whispers to him. "Dragons can fly, and younger ones are actually better fliers because they are smaller and more agile. If it has room to fly it will fly above us and use its breath weapon indiscriminately. If we can't see it, it's probably waiting in ambush. I might suggest baiting it and luring it into the hallway, as we did with the wraith previously. It would have the advantage if we fought it in a large, high, open place."
From: Porter
Subject Fire?
"It's a good thing that y'all have willing bait with you," Mund smilingly says as his way of volunteering.
From: Josh
Subject Fire?
Kal pulls Harp aside,
"I think it is imperitive that we throw a fireball in there. It knows we're coming and it's had time to prepare. We have to do something that will surprise it.
The nature of a fireball spell makes it so it will not be useful once we enter combat with this creature -- it is far too explosive. We should use it now while we have the thing alone in that room. If it does damage, we just got something for free. If it does no damage, it will still unerve the thing. It may become afraid that we could continue chucking fireballs into the room all day and decide to charge. It's a young dragon, I don't imagine it is going to be very tactically smart. Let's enrage it."
From: Derek
Subject Fire?
Allistair is fine with shooting a fireball in there, he has three memorized anyway. But he would like to have something that looks like a likely target. The room is much bigger than the explosive area of the fireball.
Going in
Subject Going in
Surin winces at all the talk and clank going on. He whispers, gently reminding everyone to be quiet. "Remember, this thing is supposed to have really good hearing, and I can only hope he didn't hear the door open. We should probably go ahead and get it over with." With that, Surin lets the big'uns do their thing. Should he try to sneak into the room if they manage to get the dragon into the hallway or just continue hanging back?
From: Kevin
Subject Going in
IC: Salix, please summon the wolf you mentioned. Can you place him inside the room while you stand out here in the hallway. If so, have him explore the far side and see if he can draw out the dragon. If we see him, then Allistair can throw his fireball spell at him. Mund, lets you and I use my mirror to see if the thing is above the door (OOC: Mark, Harp has a small mirror in his beltpack).
If we do not see anything above the door, we will enter as planned, with Surin taking up the rear and keeping an eye out above and behind us.
A decoy
Subject A decoy
Harp is taken aback that they can not see their quarry. As he starts to list the order that the party will enter the room Salix offers to summon an ally from nature to use as a decoy. "That is a great idea Salix. Please do so at once." Turning to Kal Harp says "We are going to attack and I hope to use those fireballs to good effect, but if the thing is sitting just above the door, tossing fireballs in willy nilly is just going to waste Allistair's power. Let's see if the thing is above the door? Kal, I have a mirror in the outside pocket of my pack, dig it out and use it to see if there is anything above the door."
Kal nods and quickly finds the mirror. As Salix prepares to summon his ally, Kal slips the mirror just inside the door, using it to look up. It is a quick glance but he sees nothing. Turning and shaking his head at Harp, he puts the mirror back in the backpack. Salix then says his prayer to Obad-Hai and a wolf appears in their midst. At Salix's command the wolf darts to the door. Mund nudges the door open about a foot wide(OODM the door opens in and to the left) and the wolf enters the room at a run. The party listens at the open door.
Soon after the wolf enters the room there is a roaring sound from someplace distant in the room. The echoes reverberating and bouncing all over the place. A loud whooshing sound followed by a quick yelp and then silence. There is a sound of wings flapping.
OODM: Ok what now?
From: Kevin
Subject A decoy
IC: Harp looks at the others and says "All right, we know where it's not and have good idea of where it is. Ran, Mund and Kal, take the lead, Salix, you and I are on either side of Ragnar, Surin, you take the rear with Allistair and keep an eye behind us. Remember, Ragnar's circle of protection only has a limited range, so stay close if you can - but if you three up front see an opportunity, don't be afraid to take it. Lets move in and move toward that sound we just heard."
OOC: Mark, I am assuming that the previously discussed spells of protection will have been cast prior to our moving in. Harp will be behind Kal since he has the fewest HP of the front line guys.
From: Josh
Subject A decoy
Kal gives Harp a look of "We should drop some fireballs in there anyway." but keeps his mouth shut.
Healing and the decoy's fate
Subject Healing
OOC: Wasn't Harp fully healed the night before kevin?
From: Kevin
Subject Healing
He should have been. If not, it is another failure by our esteemed DM to correctly moniter the details of this game.
Mark, should I correct this or do you want to?
From: Mark
Subject Healing
I said that every one was healed the night before.
I think the confusion is that Harp was to be behind Kal, since Kal has the fewest hit points between the three guys in the front line: Mund, Ranthir and Kal. Kevin was placing Harp behind Kal in case Kal has to move back since if Kal takes damage he is least able to stand toe to toe with something.
Just Harp's lack of confidence in the elf. :)
From: Derek
Subject Decoy's fate
Allistair is more than a little nervous after the wolf goes in and quickly dies. "Is there any way someone can peek and determine where the dragon is? If there is any way to get at least one fireball off before we surround the thing, I think it's worth a shot."
From: Kevin
Subject Decoy's fate
"Allistair, just ready your fireball spell so that when we see it, you can cast it. We cannot wait much longer or our protective prayers will start to wear off."
OOC: Sorry if I am being short, but I want to go KILL this thing.
From: Ashley
Subject Decoy's fate
you know how guys get with those manly urges... :P
In the cold room
Subject Busy week?
OOC: Busy week at work Mark? The anticipation here is KILLING me. ;-)
From: Mark
Subject Busy week
I am working on it now.
From: Mark
Subject In the cold room
The party listens to what seems to be the quick and violent death of the wolf. "Well, we know something is in there and that it is not right above the door" Harp says. "Time to go. Allistair, if the thing is far enough away and you can see it and there is enough room, try and toast it with one of those nifty fireballs, like you did against the land shark. The rest of you, in order, stay close to Ragnar until we have to split out." With that Harp nods at Mund and the barbarian shoves the door the rest of the way open and the party charges into the room.
As they enter the room it's size becomes apparent to them. It is easily 4 times the size of any other room they have been in yet. It is at least 100 feet on each side and the goes from around 50 feet at the edges to at least 100 feet in the middle. Almost 100 feet away the party can barely make out a form hunched over another smaller form. The patches of ice through out the room reflect off of the hide of the beast as it looks up at the party's entrance, its nose covered in blood.
The party is surprised at how small the creature is. Smaller than a pony but larger than a large dog, it hardly seem very intimidating. "We were scared of that?" Mund says. Then the thing roars.
Round 1 Initiative.
Surin (23), Salix (21), Allistair (19), Ragnar (17), Dragon (13), Ranthir (12), Harp (11), Kal (10), Mund (7)
OODM: Ok here is the situation. The room, especially the end where the dragon is is full of lots of patches of ice. If you move any more than a standard move then you will need to make a DEX check to keep your balance. The light in the room is dim but reflects all over the place, but there is a lot of shadows. This is the one problem that I have with the MM. The creature is M sized so only takes up a 5 FT. square. I will deal with that for now but I hope it does not cause problems in coming turns. I have included a map. It is turned on its side. The door is on the left wall and the wall at the bottom would have been the wall on the right on the whole dungeon map I sent. Any questions let me know.
From: Kevin
Subject In the cold room
OOC: Harp is again amazed at their fighters inability to get good initiative rolls. Harp, who is wearing Plate mail and has the DEX of a tree, he can understand, but Kal, Mund and Ran being that low? Truly the gods must hate this group.
IC: Harp sees the creature ahead, gorging itself on the remains of the wolf. It certainly did not look too impressive. But, keeping Allistairs words in the back of his head, he says to the group
"OK, it does not look like its a big one, but don't get cocky. Lets move forward slowly until we get in spell range, then Allistair, you and Salix hit it with what you can. Be careful of all this ice"
From: Josh
Subject In the cold room
Exactly my thoughts. I think Mark's mad at us.
From: Josh
Subject Round 1
Kal's gonna cast MM at this thing when he gets in range. He'll move forward w/ the group.
From: Mark
Subject Round 1
He is probably in range now. Use the map and the PHB to figure his range and decide.
From: Josh
Subject Round 1
He is probably in range now. Use the map and the PHB to figure his range and decide.
Round 1 actions
Subject Round 1 actions
OOC: Mark, let me clarify - the group is going to take 1 normal move action at the slowest movement of the group (probably 20, based on Ragnar, Surin and Harp). This will allow the spell casters to cast a spell if appropriate. I want us to look like we are threatening the dragon, but I do not want to get too far from the door. I want to be able to make a judicious retreat through the door if this thing ends up carrying a bigger stick than it looks like.
From: Karl
Subject Round 1 actions
Salix grieves the quick death of the wolf. If he had sent something stronger, it might have had a chance to at least attack their foe. He says a quick, silent prayer to Obah-Hai for waste, but also thanking him that at least they know where the creature is now.
(OOC-Salix will cast Flame Sphere as soon as he is in range, sending the sphere directly into the dragon.)
From: Ashley
Subject Round 1 actions
well, at least it's lit. Can I do a sneak attack *now*? Can I can I can I? Even though the thing makes Surin want to wet his wee little pants?
From: Mark
Subject Round 1 actions
The possibility is there. He has to make move silent and hide checks each round and can only move 10 feet per round. Then he has to get with in 30 feet if he wants to use a missle weapon.
All this assumes the creature stays on the ground. :)
From: Ashley
Subject Round 1 actions
oh yeah. snap.
From: Porter
Subject Round 1 actions
"It's a good thing we didn't have anybody even peek their head in the door last night," Mund says under his breath. "Without wearing mittens, one of us might have gotten a serious chill."
Mund remembers what his brother had said about the breath of the dragon and considers ways of keeping the entire group from staying clumped together. Perhaps he could stand still and launch arrows at it. Perhaps he can spread out to one side.
Mund decides to go with his strengths and pull out ahead of the group. Mund goes as fast as is reasonable, pulling away from the group. He hells behind him "somebody wanna start shooting that thing?"
From: Mark
Subject Round 1 actions
Any one else? Derek, Jason, Randy?
From: Randy
Subject Round 1 actions
Ran will move forward with the group, trying to keep out of the way of the spellcasters until they unleash their attacks.
From: Derek
Subject Round 1 actions
Sorry. Could't check my email until now. This is probably my only chance to get off a clean fireball, so fire away!
From: Kevin
Subject Round 1 actions
OOC: Bring on the Doom.
Anyone for Dragon Tatar?
Hiding, round 1 and the map
Subject Hiding
Actually it might be easier then you think. If Surin makes a good hide and move silent roll, he can wait in the shadows until the creature comes to the party. It does not have to be on the ground since Surin can shoot with a missle weapon. What you might want to do is, once he is in place, hold action, stating that Surin will do a sneak attack when the creature gets in range. That means that Surin would go before the creature got to attack anyone, or at least at the same time. Surin's Initiave roll would then change to that of the dragon but becuase of his probably higher DEX score, Surin would always go first.
From: Jason
Subject Round 1 actions
Ragnar can hardly make sense of what he sees upon entering the room. The creature was hardly larger than Ragnar himself! And yet, it certainly looked more or less like he had always imagined a dragon. Perhaps it was a related species? Surely this could not be the powerful, deadly species Ragnar had heard so much about.
He puts his thoughts behind him for now. For now, he need simply follow Harp's lead. He begins advancing slowly, trying to stay within 10' of everyone to provide them with the protection of his god (though since Mund is apparently charging ahead he won't try to cover him.)
From: Mark
Subject Round 1
Ok every one has responded. I will try and get round 1 out tonight, however I have to go to my oldest Jazz concert from 7-8:45, so it might be late.
From: Mark
Subject Round 1
Round 1 Initiative: Surin (23), Salix (21), Allistair (19), Ragnar (17), Dragon (13), Ranthir (12), Harp (11), Kal (10), Mund (7)
Surin decides that he is going to let the biggins fight this thing and makes a move to the south wall, trying to stay in the shadows and not to make too much noise (Hide=16+17=33, Move Silent=16+14=30). As he moves he slips a sling stone into his sling and preps the weapon for quick use.
Allistair is also a little shocked at how small the creature is but remembers that magic can do strange things. Since he already had the components in his hands he figures that this will be about his only chance to use the fireball before things get close. Chanting the words he had memorized, he grinds the little piece of sulfur between his fingers and points at the beast. A small burning ember flys from his fingers and streaks towards his foe. As the ember moves it grows slowly until it reaches a point just above the beast and explodes. The beast is engulfed in a ball of flames (REF save DC17, 8+8=16, fail, damage 27). The magic user then follows Ragnar as they move carefully into the room.
The sound the beast makes at the touch of the flames belies its size. The roar is almost enough to make several party members run but the are able to control themselves. Salix calls up on the power of Obad-Hai and summons forth a ball of flame right next to the dragon as well. At his command it rolls towards the dragon. The dragon, still distracted from the smoldering damage of the fireball does not notice it and is burned when the small ball touches it (REF save DC15, 4+8=12, fail, damage 9). He then also follows Ragnar, trying to stay with in the protection of the prayer.
Ragnar moves forward at a steady pace trying not to misstep or leave anyone else behind.
The dragon spreads it wings and they shimmer in the half light, sparkling with reflected light. It then launches itself into the air and towards the group. With a speed that surprises everyone the dragon passes just in front of Ragnar and unleashes a blast of cold (DC18, Ragnar 6+3=9, fail, damage 7, Salix 14+5=19, save, damage 4, Allistair 10+3=13, fail, damage 16). The dwarf and the two around him are surrounded by the blast. Salix is able to dodge the worst of the blast and Ragnar's time in the cold mountain heights serves him well. However Allistair screams as the cold cuts through him and almost freezes him to the bone. The dragon turns almost in mid air and takes off towards the far end of the room.
Ranthir and Harp are both stunned at the ferocity of the attack. They move up and take position around Ragnar and the almost frozen mage.
Kal knows that this evil beast is here to test them and that he will not fail the test. He moves forward with the group and then chants his spell and points his rapier at the receding form of the dragon. Three bolts of mystical energy leap from the tip of his sword and streak towards the retreating foe. They strike the dragon (Damage 12) and burn small holes in the glimmering white hide.
Seeing his little brother scream from the blast of cold Mund decides to do his best decoy impression. He moves in a blur and speeds ahead of the rest of the party, yelling at the top of his voice trying to get the dragons attention.
OODM: Ok end of round 1. Please note the location of the dragon on the Map. It is still in the air and is about 15 feet in the air. I need actions for round 2. Please take note of the action order. If you go after the dragon please give me a couple of options, such as if it is still in the air or if it has come with in melee distance.
From: Josh
Subject Map
Mark, I'm using Adobe Reader to read your maps, and they're coming out all garbled. It gets split across a few pages, and I can't seem to get it to view them in a logical way.
What're you using to view these?
From: Mark
Subject Map
I am using open office to create a PDF right from the spread sheet.
I can send you the Excel file if you want.
Round 2 actions, weapons and a baby
Subject Round 2 actions
OOC: This time I am very pleased with the liberties you took with Mund. Freaking out that his brother got hurt by the dragon and trying to bring its wrath upon Mund is exactly correct.
IC:
Mund sees the baby dragon attack the rest of the party, all clumped together. Mund had known that being so close together was a bad idea. He had considered bringing this up, but once that uppity orc gets an idea in that head of his, ain't nothing else getting in there.
If it were just Harp and his toadies getting blasted, it wouldn't be that big a deal, but his little brother Alley is there with them. Mund summons the spirit of the bear totem and feels his body filled with the strength and health of a raging bear. He lets out a yell and starts waving his arms and taunting the dragon. "Come here, you little lizard and let me step on you! You wouldn't stand a chance against a human warrior, you vermin!"
Mund has no idea if dragons can even speak common, but has fun taunting the dragon anyway.
OOC:
OK, here's what Mund is doing:
If the rest of the party continues to advance toward the dragon, Mund will do so as well. If not, Mund will also stay put.
Mund's action is way at the end of the round, so he'll get a chance to see what others are doing.
There's almost no chance that the dragon will come down within melee range of Mund, but if he does, Mund responds in kind. Otherwise, Mund will shoot off an arrow.
From: Josh
Subject Map
Ah, that's much better. Thanks.
From: Josh
Subject Round 2 actions
Seeing how the dragon attacks, Kal instinctively seperates himself from the party. "Spread out, get some distance between us." He yells as he moves toward the far wall. As he gets in range, Kal will cast another MM.
OOC: Kal's moving directly "east", and firing off another missle.
From: Mark
Subject Round 2 actions
I assume you mean "east" relative to the battle map and not "east" as the real east.
Remember the battle map, for space reasons, is turned 90 degrees from the dungeon map.
From: Josh
Subject Round 2 actions
Yea, right on the last map you sent out.
From: Kevin
Subject Map
Mark, would it be possible to put a "N" in a block on the north wall when you send the map out again? I know that it would help me immensely in orienting what I want to do.
From: Mark
Subject Map
Do you mean Objective N? I mean real North, or North for just this map?
From: Josh
Subject Map
Who's on first?
From: Kevin
Subject Map
Real north. We can orient ourselves once we know that. The characters would know where north is (or at least what they are using for north in this unnatural construct).
From: Kevin
Subject Round 2 actions
IC: Harp watches as Allistairs ember flys forward, growing in size until it bursts atop the dragon. He had seen Allistair do this before, but Harp is still amazed at the power of the explosion. He sees the dragon engulfed in flames, the pain obvious.
Then, disaster. The dragon flys around the group, hitting them from the side. Salix and Ragnar seem affected a little, but Allistair takes the brunt of the icy breath of the small dragon. How can something that small cause so much damage. Worse, Harp's plan to keep everyone within range of Ragnar's circle of protection was backfiring. Instead of protecting everyone, especially Allistair, it was simply giving the dragon 1 target to aim at, instead of many. How could he have been so stupid? He should have known better. His eagerness to enter battle had clouded his judgement, and now it was costing his companions. Then Harp hears Mund and Kal shout, and start to move away from the gorup. They understood - too bad Harp had not until now. With a shout, Harp yells to the others "Salix, Ranthir, take your lead from Mund and Kal. Spread out from here and give that thing too many targets to choose from. I will stay with Ragnar and protect Allistair"
OOC: Mark, if Ragnar has not already provided some healing to Allistair, Harp will sacrifice his Bulls Strength to do so ( I forget which level of healing I get as a 2nd level, but I will use it). If Ragnar has, then Harp will just try to orient himself between the dragon and Allistair (meat shield is the appropriate term here).
From: Randy
Subject Round 2 actions
Ranthir follows Harps order quickly and tries to get in range to release a crossbow bolt or 2 at the creature. He probably wouldn't hurt it much but it might provide some distraction to the beast and give his magic using friends an opportunity.
From: Ashley
Subject Round 2 actions
Surin takes a few cautious steps along the wall. The thought of staying in one place too long in this room makes him a bit nerous, but he trusts that the group can flush the thing back his way.
OOC: my original question still stands though--where is the dragon?
From: Mark
Subject Round 2 actions
Oh the dragon is obvious. He is up and where you see him.
He is flying around the room and moves very quickly if not too gracefully.
From: Mark
Subject Weapons
It is a bit late for this but I need to know what weapons, if any, every one has out and ready.
From: Josh
Subject Weapons
Kal's got his trusty Rapier.
From: Karl
Subject Round 2 actions
If Salix is able to, he will move the flame sphere to hit the dragon again. If he can't get it to the dragon to actually hit it, he will move it as threateningly as possible trying to get the dragon's attention hopefully away from the group so as to generate some kind of flanking advantage.
(OOC - on that note, Salix can theoretically attack with the flame sphere, bringing it in from an angle opposite say, Mund's attack. Does that get a flanking advantage or give one to Mund? Or is that determined by where Salix is instead of where the sphere is? If the latter, oh well, but I think it's a minor absurdity caused by the letter of the rules.)
From: Karl
Subject Weapons
Can Salix cast with a weapon drawn? If not, he has none out. If so, then he *would* have had his sling out, but since I didn't say he took it out, that's your call. ;-)
From: Randy
Subject Weapons
Ran has his crossbow out.
From: Mark
Subject Round 2 actions
I will see what happens. The biggest problem is that if the dragon is more than 30 feet off the ground then the flame sphere can not reach it. Also the dragon flys much faster then the sphere can move. It is fire, however, and would keep the dragons attention.
From: Mark
Subject Round 2 actions
Since a sling can wrap around the wrist very easily I will let him have it out.
If someone uses their weapon in casting, such as a bladesinger, then having a weapon in hand is not a problem. I do not think that it says you need both hands to cast.
From: Porter
Subject Baby
The announcement I sent to my co-workers:
My wife is having some pre-term complications. She and the baby are doing fine, but she has been put on bed rest. I don't know how much, if any, time I will need to take off in the next several weeks (her due date isn't until the middle of February), but the time that I will be working will probably be very erratic. At any specific time there is a good chance that I will be unavailable.
I'll participate as I can, but please don't hold up the game for me.
From: Mark
Subject Baby
Thanks for the notice and best of luck to you and your wife and your kid(s).
I assume that Derek will be close in the loop as to the situation and if it is ok with you he can take over Mund when he knows you might not be available.
If that is ok with Derek.
From: Jason
Subject Round 2 actions
Ragnar will cast spiritual weapon and direct it to attack the dragon. That's assuming it has no trouble hitting flying creatures, which I believe it doesn't.
From: Randy
Subject Baby
Best of luck to you and your family. Take it easy and don't worry about Mund (who I think of as Decoy).
From: Karl
Subject Baby
Take care of yourself porter. Give my best to your wife. :-)
From: Porter
Subject Weapons
Well, Mund is way at the end of the initiative order, so it stands to reason that he should get to see what others (especially the dragon) are doing before he has to make this decision.
He currently has his axe readied, but if the dragon doesn't take the bait, he's going to drop it and pull out his bow.
From: Mark
Subject Round 2 actions
Not as long as it is in range, which I do not see as being a huge problem.
You will have to make a Concentration check of DC=10+damage you took. If you fail the check then the spell goes by by.
From: Josh
Subject Baby
Best wishes for you and yours Porter. Tell your wife yer D&D buddies are all wishing her the best. ;-)
From: Kevin
Subject Weapons
Harp has his longsword out, having given his crossbow bolts to Ran back with the beetles. Harp will be more concerned with protecting Allistair. He will focus on healing some of Allistair wounds this turn, as well as trying to place himself between Allistair and the dragon as best he can (assuming Allistair is working with him to keep the big 1/2 with the sheild and plate mail between himself and the dragon - he should be able to get another fireball or a MM off and move around Harp - IF he wants to (wink, wink, nod, nod Derek).
From: Ashley
Subject Round 2 actions
Nevemind about moving around, then, if it'll mess up with the karma of the sneak attack. I was just afraid he was way on the other side of the room.
From: Ashley
Subject Weapons
Surin has his sling.
From: Kevin
Subject Round 2 actions
OOC: Mark, if the dragon stays in the air, Harp will follow Allistair to the door way, sacraficing his Bulls Strength and "covering" his way as best he can. If it lands within range, he will move toward it.
Allistair decides what to do
Subject Round 2 actions
OOC: Ouch. I am not regretting choosing to have an 18 Con for Allistair.
IC: Allistair, having focused solely on casting the fireball correctly, was completely unprepared for the dragon's quick counter-attack. He can't afford to take another hit like that. Also, the shock from the cold blast is making it hard for him to concentrate, he can feel his mental grip on his spells slipping. Allistair would probably be better off taking a moment out to get his wits back before trying another spell.
"Spread out!" Allistair yells. "As long as it's flying we're most vulnerable in a group!" Allistair heads back towards the entrance to the large room. With the high ceiling the dragon will probably stay in flight until it's killed, so as long as he has line-of-sight he should be able to hit the dragon with fireballs and magic missiles.
From: Derek
Subject Round 2 actions
Allistair changes his mind. He might as well try a magic missile, since it will do some damage and is not a terrible waste if he fails the concentration check.
Round 2 problems and Round 2
Subject round 2 problem
I was going to do round 2 tonight but I am unable to get into Sakeriver. If it comes up latter tonight, before 10:30PM or so I will try and get a turn out tonight. If it does not I will try and get the turn out tomorrow.
From: Mark
Subject Round 2
Round 1 Initiative: Surin (23), Salix (21), Allistair (19), Ragnar (17), Dragon (13), Ranthir (12), Harp (11), Kal (10), Mund (7)
In the shadows Surin watches as the beast blasts Ragnar, Allistair and his friend Salix with a cone of cold that looks to freeze them to the bone. As the creature turns in the air , Surin figures that it will pass with in about 30 feet of where he is hiding as it flys by.. Figuring that he would not get a better chance Surin winds up his sling and launches a lead bullet at the thing as it moves by. His aim it true but the bullet bounce off the armored hide (AC21, 4+13=17, miss).
Salix shivers a bit from the effects of the cold (Concentration check, DC14, 6+10=16, success) but shakes them off and mentally commands the ball of flame to move after the dragon. He soon figures out that it is impossible for the ball to keep up with the flying dragon. Not only is the beast usually too far off the ground for the sphere to reach, the dragon is moving much to fast for the sphere to catch. Leaving the ball to itself for now the druid whirls his sling and lets fly as the creature is flying by (AC21, 5+5=10, miss). His throw is woefully behind the dragon and misses by a wide margin.
Allistair is stunned by the cold but forces himself to go past the pain and the cold (Concentration check DC26, 15+12=27, success). Making his fingers form the right gestures and his voice pronounce the correct words in the correct order by pure force of will, Allistair points at the dragon and three bolts of energy leap from his fingers and catch the dragon in mid air (Damage 7). Harp pushes him yelling "Get to the door, do your magic stuff from there." And with that the 1/2 orc manhandles the mage towards the door.
Ragnar starts the chat for the weapon of his god and is just barely able to say the words with out his teeth chattering (Concentration check DC17, 7+10=17, success). As he finishes his chanting a glowing longsword appears besides the dragon slashing at its flank (AC21, 13+7=20, miss) but it seems to bounce off the gleaming white hide.
Mund's shouting has done it's job. The dragon makes an almost 180 degree turn in mid air and lands almost right in front of the barbarian. As it comes to a stop it takes a bite at Mund (AC22, 7+15=22, hit, damage 7). Mund dodges the bite at the last second, wrenching his back a bit avoiding the snapping teeth.
Ran moves with his crossbow out, watching in horror as the creature lands in front of Mund and almost bites him in half. He breaths a bit easier when he sees the barbarian dodge out of the way at the last minute. He his not sure about firing into the combat but figures something has to be done, so he takes a quick shot (AC21, 8+10=18, miss). His shot goes wide to the right missing both Mund and the dragon.
Harp turns and watches as Allistair fights off the effects of the cold and launches another spell. Brave man to stand there and keep casting while the dragon is still alive. And he thought all mage's were cowards. Well this one would be a brave dead mage if he stayed in here any longer. Harp grabs the mage and hustles him to the door way. "Get to the door way, do your magic stuff there." As they move Harp prays to the battle lord for healing grace, sacrificing another of his graces for the day (Cure Moderate wounds on Allistair, Heal 10 points).
Kal splits from the group and heads towards the north wall. When he gets within 20 feet of it he stops and turns and repeats the spell he had just used. Again three bolts of energy leap from the tip of his rapier and streak towards where the dragon and Mund are fighting. The weave around Ran and strike the dragon solidly on the flank (Damage 11).
As Mund dodges the dragons bite he screams at it "No one hurts my brother Ally" and swings his axe at the dragon's head. The axe connects but bounces harmlessly off the glittering scales (AC21, 7+9=16, miss). The dragon turns to look at the barbarian and an evil grin forms on its face. In an ancient language that Mund does not understand, it speaks to him.
OODM: I need round 3 actions.
