Introductions and Icecapades

Hurm dar Rivek - Githzerai Thief

Far Hearing

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Vicky

"On second thought," Vicky says, "I'm not so sure about the plan."

She turns and looks at the others. "I doubt any of the doors lead to anything immediately fatal. It just wouldn't make sense for the 'sponsors' to take us here just to have us killed right at the start. I believe our greatest threat is splitting too much up."

She waits to see if other second her thoughts. Then she turns back to Jack:

"Here's my suggestion. You take a step into the room. Take a quick look, if it's possible. Then you come right back to us and tell us what you saw. If you don't come back within ten seconds, we'll try pulling you back with the rope. If that doesn't work, we'll follow right into the portal. That way, we'll at least avoid getting separated."

"What do you think?"

Jack had been trying to work himself up to seem brave during the time the others had tried to make his journey easier. By the time the second option was announced, he was just about ready to go. He relaxed with a sigh of relief.

"Alright, fine. That sounds like a much better plan."

As John drew his sword "Well before we go in I suggest someone should see if it magic first before we go in."John hissed as he looked at the glow of his blade.

Allyria - Eladrin Bard

Allyria studies the doors as the others discuss their options, trying to sift through her repertoire of newly acquired bardic knowledge to see if she recognizes the phenomenon. It seemed a little too Tomb of Horors-esque for her liking...But without any more clues there was not much else they could do but jump in.

Not sure which knowledge skill would be useful here, so here's both.

Dice Roll: 1d20+11
d20 Results: 11 (Total = 22)

Arcana

Dice Roll: 1d20+6
d20 Results: 19 (Total = 25)

Dungeoneering

Allryia, Eladrin
Init +0 HP 24/24 Bloodied 12 Healing Surge 6 (0 used /8)
AC 16 Fort 11 Reflex 15 Will 16 Speed 6
Str 8 (-1) Con 12 (+1) Dex 10 (0) Int 18 (+4) Wis 12 (+1) Cha 18 (+4)

Vicious Mockery You unleash a string of insults at your foe, weaving them with bardic magic to send the creature into a blind rage. At-Will Arcane, Charm, Implement, Psychic Standard Action Ranged 10 Target: One creature Attack: Charisma vs. Will Hit: 1d6 + Charisma modifier psychic damage, and the target takes a -2 penalty to attack rolls until the end of your next turn. Level 21: 2d6 + Charisma modifier damage.

Vicious Mockery ,

Fey Step You step through the boundary between the planes, disappearing for a moment before reappearing somewhere else. Encounter Teleportation Move Action Personal Effect: Teleport up to 5 squares.

Fey Step,

Blunder [You fog your foe’s mind, causing it to stumble past your allies. Encounter Arcane, Charm, Implement Standard Action Ranged 5 Target: One creature Attack: Charisma vs. Will Hit: 1d6 + Charisma modifier damage, and you slide the target 2 squares. During the slide, you or one of your allies can make a melee basic attack against the target as a free action, with a +2 power bonus to the attack roll. Virtue of Cunning: The power bonus to the attack roll equals 1 + your Intelligence modifier.

Blunder,

Stirring Shout Your shout of wrath stabs into your foe’s mind. Each time your allies hit that foe, they draw strength from its weakness. Daily Arcane, Healing, Implement, Psychic Standard Action Ranged 10 Target: One creature Attack: Charisma vs. Will Hit: 2d6 + Charisma modifier psychic damage. Effect: Until the end of the encounter, whenever an ally hits the target, that ally regains hit points equal to your Charisma modifier.

Stirring Shout,

Staggering Note The sharp sound you create causes your opponent to recoil clumsily. At-Will Arcane, Implement, Thunder Standard Action Ranged 10 Target: One creature Attack: Charisma vs. WIll Hit: Charisma modifier thunder damage, and you push the target 2 squares. As a free action, an ally of your choice can make a melee basic attack against the target before, after, or during this forced movement.

Staggering Note,

Majestic Word You utter words laden with preternatural inspiration, restoring your ally’s stamina and making wounds seem insignificant. Encounter (Special) Arcane, Healing Minor Action Close burst 5 (10 at 11th level, 15 at 21st level) Target: You or one ally in burst Effect: The target can spend a healing surge and regain additional hit points equal to your Charisma modifier. You also slide the target 1 square. Level 6: 1d6 + Charisma modifier additional hit points. Level 11: 2d6 + Charisma modifier additional hit points. Level 16: 3d6 + Charisma modifier additional hit points. Level 21: 4d6 + Charisma modifier additional hit points. Level 26: 5d6 + Charisma modifier additional hit points.

Majestic Word,

Words of Friendship You infuse your words with arcane power, turning even the simplest speech into a compelling oration. Encounter Arcane, Charm Minor Action Personal Effect: You gain a +5 power bonus to the next Diplomacy check you make before the end of your next turn.

Words of Friendship,

Eyebite You glare at your enemy, and your eyes briefly gleam with brilliant colors. Your foe reels under your mental assault, and you vanish from his sight. At-Will Arcane, Charm, Implement, Psychic Standard Action Ranged 10 Target: One creature Attack: Charisma vs. Will Hit: 1d6 + Charisma modifier psychic damage, and you are invisible to the target until the start of your next turn. Increase damage to 2d6 + Charisma modifier at 21st level.

Eyebite
Notes

Hurm dar Rivek - Githzerai Thief

Whether or not he was still concentrating on distant noises or didn't contribute much to the magic portal plan, Hurm simply replied with one word,

"Agreed"

However, I'll wait for Flea to respond post-RL group.

Jared Lees, Halfling, Gloom Pact Binder

Jared been battling a growing sense of curiosity since seeing that both doors were black portals. As the others planned he moved step but step closer to the door. He understood that halflings were a curious race but the urge to look was becoming unbearable. Popping the last of the pie in his mouth, he rocked back and forth on his over-sized feet. Surreptitiously checked that no one was paying too much attention to him, and as he rocked forward he continued the motion and shoved his head through the doorway and then immediately rocked back again.

Unless someone stops him, Jared will quickly stick his head through the portal and back out again.

Jared Lees, Halfling Gloom Pact Binder (Warlock)
Init +4 HP 31/31 Bloodied 15 Healing Surge 7 (0 used /8)
AC 17 Fort 14 Reflex 16 Will 17 Speed 6
Str 14 (+2) Con 14 (+2) Dex 17 (+3) Int 14 (+2) Wis 12 (+1) Cha 19 (+4)

Echoing Dirge Shadows swirl around your foes, drawing forth dark memories that cause them to recoil in fear. At-Will ♦ Arcane, Fear, Implement, Psychic, Shadow Standard Action Close blast 5 Target: One or two creatures in the blast Attack: Charisma vs. Will Hit: 1d8 + Charisma modifier psychic damage, and you push the target up to 2 squares. Level 21: 2d10 + Charisma modifier psychic damage.

Echoing Dirge,

Shadow Claws A cloud of freezing shadow wraps around your foe, turning into a snarling beast that lashes out when that enemy tries to move. At-Will ♦ Arcane, Cold, Implement, Shadow Standard Action Ranged 10 Target: One creature Attack: Charisma vs. Fortitude Hit: 1d10 + Charisma modifier cold damage. Level 21: 2d10 + Charisma modifier cold damage. Effect: If the target moves during its next turn, it takes cold damage equal to 2 + your Dexterity or Intelligence modifier.

Shadow Claws,

Shadow Warp When a creature falls, you draw strength from its death to carry another creature across the battlefield. At-Will ♦ Arcane, Shadow Free Action Close burst 5 Trigger: You reduce a creature to 0 hit points, or an enemy adjacent to you drops to 0 hit points. Target: You or one creature in the burst Effect: You slide the target up to 3 squares. Special: You can use this power only once per round.

Shadow Warp,

Cunning Sneak You don't take a penalty to Stealth checks for moving more than three squares and take a-5, instead of -10, for running. If you move more than three squares from your starting point, you can make a stealth check to become hidden if you have any concealment or cover.

Cunning Sneak,

Hound of Dark Omen Shadows and mist swirl around the target, coalescing into the form of a snarling hound that emits a dreadful howl. Encounter ♦ Arcane, Fear, Implement, Psychic, Shadow Standard Action Ranged 10 Target: One creature Attack: Charisma vs. Will Hit: 2d8 + Charisma modifier psychic damage, and you push the target up to 2 squares. Gloom Pact (Binder): The target takes psychic damage equal to 2 + your Dexterity modifier if it doesn’t move before the end of its next turn.

Hound of Dark Omen,

Second Chance Luck and small size combine to work in your favor as you dodge your enemy’s attack. Encounter Immediate Interrupt ♦ Personal Trigger: You are hit by an attack. Effect: The attacker must reroll the attack and use the second roll, even if it is lower.

Second Chance, 'Second Wind',

Spectral Fade You become misty and transparent, fading from your enemies’ view for a moment. Encounter Arcane, Illusion Minor Action Personal Effect: You become invisible until the end of your turn.

Spectral Fade,

Web of Shadows Strands of darkness shroud the battlefield around your foes, forming a dense web of black tendrils that can hold any creature fast. Daily ♦ Arcane, Implement, Necrotic, Shadow, Zone Standard Action Area burst 1 within 10 squares Target: Each enemy in the burst Attack: Charisma vs. Reflex Hit: 2d6 + Charisma modifier necrotic damage, and the target is immobilized (save ends). Miss: Half damage, and the target is slowed (save ends). Effect: The burst creates a zone that lasts until the end of the encounter. Any creature that willingly enters the zone is immobilized until the end of its next turn.

Web of Shadows,

[color=gray]The Robe of Hyperius Holdstrym[/b] (Daily) Trigger: You are hit by a critical attack. Effect: The next time you make an attack on the target that hit you, treat your attack as an automatic natural critical attack (You may gain the extra critical benefit for your side if it hasn't been used yet).

[color=gray]The Robe of Hyperius Holdstrym[/b],

Rod of Wrathful Dismissal +1 This rod’s power lets you move a foe into a position where your allies can deal with it. Price: 840 gp Implement (Rod) Enhancement: +1 attack rolls and damage rolls Critical: +1d6 damage Power (Daily): Immediate Reaction. Trigger: An enemy hits you. Effect: You slide the triggering enemy 3 squares to a space that must be adjacent to one of your allies.

Rod of Wrathful Dismissal +1,

Belt of Resilience This common and well-worn belt aids those who aid you. Price: 360 gp Item Slot: Waist Property: Heal checks made to aid you gain a +2 item bonus.

Belt of Resilience,

Surprise Bullet +1 This winking bullet blinks in and out, so your target can’t see it coming. Price: 30 gp Ammunition Enhancement: +1 attack rolls and damage rolls Property: When you attack an enemy using this ammunition, that enemy grants combat advantage to you for that attack.

Surprise Bullet +1,

Burglar's Gloves These fingerless black gloves are embroidered with dark red sigils and improve your thievery skills. Price: 360 gp Item Slot: Hands Property: You gain a +1 item bonus to Thievery checks.

Burglar's Gloves,

Potion of Healing Consumable Minor Action Effect: Drink this potion and spend a healing surge. You don't get the normal benefits of a healing surge. Instead, you regain 10 hp.

Potion of Healing,

Stonemeal Biscuit This coarse dwarven fare tastes foul but keeps you going throughout the day. Price: 30 gp Other Consumable Property: A single stonemeal biscuit weighs one-tenth of a pound and has the nutritional value of a full day’s worth of food. Power (Consumable • Healing): Standard Action. You eat the stonemeal biscuit. You gain a +1 power bonus on Endurance checks for 12 hours. In addition, you regain an extra 1 hit point the next time you spend a healing surge this day.

Stonemeal Biscuit,

Antivenom This thick tonic can help counter the effects of most poisons. Price: 20 gp Alchemical Item Power (Consumable): Minor Action. Gain a +2 bonus to saving throws against poisons from a source of 10th level or lower. This effect lasts until the end of the encounter or for the next 5 minutes.

Antivenom,

Circlet of Arcane Extension This golden circlet extends the range of your arcane power to strike at distant foes. Price: 1,000 gp Item Slot: Head Power (Daily): Minor Action. Until the end of your turn, the range of your ranged arcane powers increases by 5 squares.

Circlet of Arcane Extension,

The Campaign Cartographer Lvl 6 Rare This item is made of stone with a flat crystal section on the front. This crystal section can display a map of the area that you are currently in. Property: Can only be used by 1 person at a time. That person must willingly give up control of the item, or die for another user to take it. Property: +2 Item bonus to Perception to search for Secret Doors while held and activated. Power (Daily): Room To Room: Move and Minor Action. Range: Close Burst 10 Target: One Creature or All Creatures in Burst. Effect: All targets teleport to the selected room.

The Campaign Cartographer,

Desperate Spell When you miss an attack roll with an at-will spell, use this card to re-roll the attack roll. You must keep the second result.

Desperate Spell,

Instinctive Reaction Use this card when you're hit by an attack that does ongoing damage. As an immediate reaction, make a saving throw against the ongoing damage.

Instinctive Reaction,

Desperate Spell When you miss an attack roll with an at-will spell, use this card to re-roll the attack roll. You must keep the second result.

Desperate Spell
Notes

• +5 to saves vs. Fear
  
• +2 to AC vs. Opportunity Attacks
  
• +1 bonus to ranged attack rolls and area attack rolls against any enemy that has no other creature adjacent to it.
  
• If your initiative is the highest at the start of an encounter, roll twice for your first combat roll and choose the result.
  
• During his turn, if he moves 3 or more squares away from where he started his turn, he gains partial concealment until the end of his next turn.
  

Is Jared sticking his head through the same spot where Jack and John are going through, or the other door to the north?

I think you can safely assume it's the same door the rest of us are at. He specified "Unless someone stops him (...)" and we would be completely uanble to stop him if he went to the northwest door.

Right now, I'm really eager (impatient even) to see what happens next.