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Group A The decaying skeletal remains of orc warriors close in and swing their falchions at the remaining dwarf warrior, his armor deflects most of the slashes, but one slips through his armor and opens a large gash along his chest! The holy hammer smashes into the offending skeleton, shattering its skull to bone shards and dust. Finwe follows this with an incantation that scorches one of the zombies, reducing it to ash. From down the stair, comes only silence. The cultists within the webbing can still be heard struggling within the tightly knit strands of arcane webbing. Qwynn shows up, rolling a barrel before him. Two zombies, barely visible though the dense webbing, continue to struggle against it. The lone dwarf warrior, still facing tough odds, fails to connect with his latest slash at one of the remaining skeletons. OOC Note 1: +1 for higher ground to attack any creature on the stair. Note 2: Close creatures in the web have cover (+4 AC), far ones have total cover (can't be attacked). Light Sources: Bright light in a 40 ft. cone, shadowy light in 40-80 ft. cone (continual light bullseye lantern) - Dropped Bright light within 20 ft., shadowy light within 20-40 ft. (continual light hooded lantern) - Finwe Round 6 Party Spell Effects: consecrate, hammersphere (2 rounds), web Initiative Group A: Dragonkin [-40][dead/unconscious] Orc Skeletons [-10][Destroyed]/[][]/[][] Kealea [-37][dead/unconscious] Finwe [][] Cultists Caster 1 [-8][] Cultists Caster 2 [-8][] Cultists [-8][]/[-8][]/[-8][]/[][] Qwynn [][] Warrior Zombies [-24][Destroyed]/[-8][]/[-8][] Dwarf Warriors [-10][]/[-22][dead/unconscious]/[-20][dead/unconscious]/[-15][dead/unconscious] [For sake of clarity, any reference to cardinal directions in posts will assume that North is Top of Map as posted, unless a Compass Rose is visible.]

Simimar and Lathai smile at Rodin and nod in traditional greeting. "Smaller than once it was, but the Seldarine smile upon this union. Rodin, come, lets us sit and break bread, so you might tell us how you find yourself in this company..." Simimar and Lathai join your encampment for the evening, happy to share stories of Tangles Trees and their recent ill fortune while on patrol. They have little more to reveal about the ruined keep or recent events around it. The night is cold, as the one before had been, and keeping a small fire alive is paramount to keeping your strength through the night. Simimar and Lathai offer to take their turn with watch to let you rest but with godswake, they politely take their leave, begging you to keep an eye out for Inialos Oakwood. OOC Note 1: PC Spells: [For sake of clarity, any reference to cardinal directions in posts will assume that North is Top of Map as posted, unless a Compass Rose is visible.]

Daurant, Holy Warrior of Moradin Daurant bends and ear but then shrugs. As Sugrin moves away, he nods once in acknowledgment of the warning and moves forward, kicking the door open and stepping in just beyond it, a waraxe in each hand. "'Ello!?" Show Mechanics Actions Free Action: Swift Action: Move Action: Stand back, prepare to leap into any trouble. Standard Action: Skill Checks Listen Check Stat Block Appearance: 4'2", 182 lbs., Daurant has the pale skin tone of his Mountain Dwarf ancestors and a well groomed, waist length beard of silvery hue that would not shame him in any dwarf hall. His eyes are a dark grey reminiscent of the stone that makes up his kin's home. Strands of mithral and gold are braided into his beard, giving it a glittering sheen. [URL=/sheets/?id=2873079][B][SIZE=+1]Daurant, son of Durl, Blood of Durgeddin, of Glitterhame[/SIZE][/B][/URL] Male LG Mountain Dwarf Fighter/Paladin, [B]Level[/B] 1/2, [B]Init[/B] 1, [B]HP[/B] 28/28, [B]Speed[/B] 20 [B]AC[/B] 19, [B]Touch[/B] 11, [B]Flat-footed[/B] 18, [B]Fort[/B] 6, [B]Ref[/B] 3, [B]Will[/B] 2, [B]Base Attack Bonus[/B] 3 [B]Masterwork Waraxe, Dwarven [/B] +5 (1d10+2, x3) [B]Masterwork Waraxe, Dwarven [/B] +5 (1d10+1, x3) [B] Hammer, throwing (3) [/B] +3 (1d6+2, x2) [B] Full plate[/B] (+8 Armor, +1 Dex) [B]Abilities[/B] Str 14, Dex 13, Con 14, Int 8, Wis 10, Cha 13 [B]Condition[/B] None Male LG Mountain Dwarf Fighter/Paladin, Level 1/2, Init 1, HP 28/28, Speed 20 AC 19, Touch 11, Flat-footed 18, Fort 6, Ref 3, Will 2, Base Attack Bonus 3 Masterwork Waraxe, Dwarven +5 (1d10+2, x3) Masterwork Waraxe, Dwarven +5 (1d10+1, x3) Hammer, throwing (3) +3 (1d6+2, x2) Full plate (+8 Armor, +1 Dex) Abilities Str 14, Dex 13, Con 14, Int 8, Wis 10, Cha 13 Condition None

Sure.

, Yohan knows a spiritual weapon when he sees one, this is not something he can physically attack. Feel free to redirect that attack roll.

Nope. They seem to have been aware of her presence, as in, they'd noticed her before. Here, in the ruin. Even though they did not look at her directly since entering the ruin. See 1. Don't usually like to rely on on-line Realms sources (primarily because they tend to cover the most recent material) but for this purpose, see opening sentence here:

Group B Dolan takes aim at one of the smaller decaying draconic beasts and lands a bolt directly between its eyes. The effect, as he'd anticipated, is less than it might otherwise be due to the creatures advanced decaying state. Baldin utters another brief supplication to the Morninglord and suddenly the shouts from the cultists and casters on the stairs die out in an eerie snap. Daltin lashes out at the large draconic warrior again and slices another wide gash in its hide. The draconic warrior lashes out at Daltin again, a claw and foot fining a perch and ripping further into Daltin's abdomen. Yohan moves valiantly forward to take the front lines, the dwarf warriors moving slightly to clear a path for the Morninglord's holy warrior. A spellcaster down the stairs retreats some as the semi-translucent black scythe before Daltin and Yohan swipes at Yohan, drawing blood despite his defensive stance. The draconic beast before Yohan spits out a glob of acidic spittle at the holy warrior, but the glob flies wide. Beldas shouts out again. "Keep the line! We're fending them off! For the glory of the Arcrown!" As he speaks, the other caster down the stairs retreats and though he can no longer be heard, two small dragon shaped bolts of dark energy slam into Daltin. The draconic beast before Daltin spits out a glob of acidic spittle at the enraged warrior, but the glob flies wide. The cultists loose arrows at Daltin and Yohan, but all fly wide save one that shatters against Yohan's shield, narrowly missing his shoulder. The dwarves, Bettargh included, return the favor with a volley of arrows of their own. Two sink into the shoulders of cultists, eliciting silent cries of pain. OOC Note 1: +1 for higher ground to attack any creature on the stair. Light Sources: Bright light within 20 ft., shadowy light within 20-40 ft. (glowstone) - Dropped on Floor Round 3 Party Spell Effects: silence Initiative Group B: Dolan [][] Baldin [][shield of faith] Daltin [-29][] Dragonkin [-32][] Yohan [-21][] Cultists Caster [][spiritual weapon] Undead Drake [][] Beldas [][] Cultists Caster [-1][] Undead Drake [][] Cultists [-6][]/-3][]/[][]/[][] Dwarf Warriors [-5][]/[][]/[][]/[][] [For sake of clarity, any reference to cardinal directions in posts will assume that North is Top of Map as posted, unless a Compass Rose is visible.]

Simimar and Lathai glance at each other at Aeruiel's offer. Simimar nods in acquiescence. "Sehanine's hour nears and we would not mind some company before we head out again. Our tracks are to Tangled Trees though. We do not believe there is more we can do at this time to locate Inialos at this time. Perhaps our spiritual leaders or weavers can use their Art to locate him..." Morn's words raise Simimar's eyebrow and have him shaking his head slightly. "What are these hills you speak of in the vale of the mists..? Come, show us to this friend of yours." At Jessies' words, Simimar and Lathai glance at the hin in a manner that indicates, they have not missed her presence. They simply nod and follow you under the shadow of the large oak. Simimar and Lathai both give the large tree a reverent pause before moving swiftly to Rodin's side. "Rodin!" It is immediately clear they recognize the shallow breathing Rodin. Simimar leans down beside Rodin and draws a small strange fruit from a pouch at his waist. He places the fruit to Rodin's lips and squeezes it. A clear liquid leaves the fruit and flows into Rodin who's injuries immediately begin to heal and knit shut, causing him to gasp and open his eyes, fully awake and not only healed of all injuries, but invigorated as well. As his eyes take in his surroundings, he notices Simimar and Lathai, the brothers being the sons of an old client of his father's from Tangled Trees. OOC Note 1: Rodin is at full health. PC Spells: [For sake of clarity, any reference to cardinal directions in posts will assume that North is Top of Map as posted, unless a Compass Rose is visible.]

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Assuming Sugrin will be trying earthsense again, otherwise, or after that, Daurant will move forward and open the hidden doorway, axes in hands.

, post from you and I can update for Group B.

Simimar and Lathai glance at Bochs. "Quite the diverse band you have here. Don't get many of the Stout Folk out here in the woods..." Morn's words elicit some mirth from the elves initially at the mention of the Harpers and the Zhents, but it is his divulsion of your wounded companion that draws their attention and turns their mood to current matters. They eye Morn warily, though they do not show aggression, perhaps now expecting him to be more forthcoming than his half-elven companion. "You say you stumbled upon this ruin..? What brought you this far off the trodden paths to find this ruin to stumble upon..?" OOC Note 1: Rodin is bandaged at -8 hp. PC Spells: [For sake of clarity, any reference to cardinal directions in posts will assume that North is Top of Map as posted, unless a Compass Rose is visible.]

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, might want to edit this post, see your private thread from prior to this post...

Don't think its sour grapes, though behind the scenes, rolls seems to be coming up more average for me, so not sure what's up. That said, willing to entertain other dice roller if everyone wishes.

The elves are holding their bows, but they are not knocked, just FYI. Aeruiel, not Aeriel FYI, is not a caster, she is a warrior, just so we're all on the same page moving forward.

Simimar and Lathai Both arch eyebrows at Aeruiel's description and question. They glance at each other, then turn back their attention only to shake their heads. "It sounds as though you have found much here. We've come across some kobold hunters a few nights past, slew the vermin, but otherwise, have heard of none of these things, though giant ants and the fey, with all their mischief, are both known denizens under the boughs. That a fey almost killed a companion of your seems odd. They are mischievous, bothersome to most, to be certain, but rarely lethal unless provoked... A bow-staff? Mean you an Elvencraft bow? Such items are not easily crafted, nor often found outside the hands of archer of the Fair Folk. Is your companion Tel Quessir? Are they wounded?" Simimar seems genuinely concerned. At the appearance of Morn, he and his brother tense some, but quickly ease and nod their heads respectfully, even laughing, a singsong tone that is quite pleasing. "Simimar and Lathai Evioro of Tangled Trees. It is getting crowded indeed. Our thanks for your offer. We fear the worst. Something dangerous is lurking around these ruins. One of our friends, Nylian Moonglade by name, was killed north of here. We found his body. The marks upon it were not left by kobolds, giant ants or even fey but by forged weapons. His companion, Inialos Oakwood, was with him and we have not found him or a trace of him yet." OOC Note 1: Rodin is bandaged at -8 hp. PC Spells: [For sake of clarity, any reference to cardinal directions in posts will assume that North is Top of Map as posted, unless a Compass Rose is visible.]

Daurant, Holy Warrior of Moradin Daurant grunts and nods slowly, motioning to Urd. "Deep sister, another concealed door. Out kin's skill is hidden all around us! Best if you can check it fore I open this one too. With all the tusker's marks, I would expect the worst." Show Mechanics Actions Free Action: Swift Action: Move Action: Stand back, prepare to leap into any trouble. Standard Action: Skill Checks Stat Block Appearance: 4'2", 182 lbs., Daurant has the pale skin tone of his Mountain Dwarf ancestors and a well groomed, waist length beard of silvery hue that would not shame him in any dwarf hall. His eyes are a dark grey reminiscent of the stone that makes up his kin's home. Strands of mithral and gold are braided into his beard, giving it a glittering sheen. [URL=/sheets/?id=2873079][B][SIZE=+1]Daurant, son of Durl, Blood of Durgeddin, of Glitterhame[/SIZE][/B][/URL] Male LG Mountain Dwarf Fighter/Paladin, [B]Level[/B] 1/2, [B]Init[/B] 1, [B]HP[/B] 28/28, [B]Speed[/B] 20 [B]AC[/B] 19, [B]Touch[/B] 11, [B]Flat-footed[/B] 18, [B]Fort[/B] 6, [B]Ref[/B] 3, [B]Will[/B] 2, [B]Base Attack Bonus[/B] 3 [B]Masterwork Waraxe, Dwarven [/B] +5 (1d10+2, x3) [B]Masterwork Waraxe, Dwarven [/B] +5 (1d10+1, x3) [B] Hammer, throwing (3) [/B] +3 (1d6+2, x2) [B] Full plate[/B] (+8 Armor, +1 Dex) [B]Abilities[/B] Str 14, Dex 13, Con 14, Int 8, Wis 10, Cha 13 [B]Condition[/B] None Male LG Mountain Dwarf Fighter/Paladin, Level 1/2, Init 1, HP 28/28, Speed 20 AC 19, Touch 11, Flat-footed 18, Fort 6, Ref 3, Will 2, Base Attack Bonus 3 Masterwork Waraxe, Dwarven +5 (1d10+2, x3) Masterwork Waraxe, Dwarven +5 (1d10+1, x3) Hammer, throwing (3) +3 (1d6+2, x2) Full plate (+8 Armor, +1 Dex) Abilities Str 14, Dex 13, Con 14, Int 8, Wis 10, Cha 13 Condition None

Group B Dolan hesitates, the wall of light still blocking his view. Baldin utters a brief supplication to the Morninglord and sends healing energies into the limp form of Yohan, which immediately twitches and throw its eyes open. The wall of light suddenly vanishes. Daltin looses no time and enters a rage, causing even the hardened dwarf warriors to take a half step back, giving him some space. He immediately lays into the hovering draconic warrior and slices a wide gash in its hide. The draconic warrior returns the favor, lashing out at Daltin with both claws and feet at the enraged warrior giving his personal safety little thought. One of the clawed feet find a perch and rips into Daltin's shoulder. Yohan finding himself revived, call the Morninglord's powers to channel some more healing energies through him, feeling them burn away his wounds. He grabs his mace and slowly drags his armored body to its feet. A spellcaster down the stairs finishes a brief supplication and a semi-translucent black scythe manifests before Daltin and the dwarf warrior beside him, swiping at the dwarf warrior and drawing blood. The draconic beast before him tries to bite at the dwarf warrior, but misses its mark, groaning in an unnatural fashion. Beldas shouts out again. "Hold the line! Aim at the dragonkin!" As he speaks, another caster can be heard completing an incantation from down below and a coruscating ray of dark energy zips up and flies just shy of Daltin. This is followed by an audible cussing. The draconic beast before Daltin tries to bite him, but it too cannot find his thigh. The cultists loose arrows at Daltin and the dwarf warrior beside him, a couple hit their mark, sinking into both warriors and eliciting a grunt of pain from the dwarf warrior. The dwarves, Bettargh included, return the favor with a volley of arrows of their own and a slash from the waraxe of the dwarf beside Daltin. Most miss, but one arrow sinks into the hovering dragonkin and draws blood. He proceeds to rip the arrow out of his shoulder in rage. OOC Note 1: +1 for higher ground to attack any creature on the stair. Light Sources: Bright light within 20 ft., shadowy light within 20-40 ft. (glowstone) - Dropped on Floor Round 2 Party Spell Effects: Initiative Group B: Dolan [][] Baldin [][shield of faith] Daltin [-14][] Dragonkin [-16][] Yohan [-16][] Cultists Caster [][spiritual weapon] Undead Drake [][] Beldas [][] Cultists Caster [][] Undead Drake [][] Cultists [][]/[][]/[][]/[][] Dwarf Warriors [-5][]/[][]/[][]/[][] [For sake of clarity, any reference to cardinal directions in posts will assume that North is Top of Map as posted, unless a Compass Rose is visible.]

, just a reminder that for Urd and Daurant, passing within 10 ft of any strange stonework allows a Search Check at +2 to notice anything amiss.