Before you lies a sarcophagus illuminated by the seeping light of the Blood Moon, cracked and ruined; it seems as worn as the marble archway under which you had just passed.
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| The Sarcophagus |
Atop the stone coffin is a figure hewn from stone, worn and expressionless save for a crude beard and what once may have been a crown. He clutches sword and shield. Faint runes remain on the shield's face, running along the borders of the edge.
The sarcophagus itself is surrounded by small pillars, each with faint etchings of their own, each supported by a short figure of sculpted marble.
Blackness remains in the surrounding space, and you here a slight, rhythmic scraping...
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| A Shadow Emerges |
[Jenisys]
ReplyDeleteUpon entering the mausoleum, Jenisys is uneasy about the sound heard throughout. Gathering her courage she uses detect evil searching for concentrations of evil in this tomb. Jenisys moves towards the pillars to further investigate their etchings.
[Tech]
Using Detect Evil, Jenisys is looking for greater concentrations of evil than would be found throughout. Also let it be known that Paladins having an aura of Protection from Evil with a 10 ft radius.
Detect evil acts as a beam pointing ahead of you. What exactly are you looking to detect evil on?
Delete[Jenisys]
DeleteAmberdin's torch spills light upon the pillars. As you peer more closely at the etchings, you notice they portray the following scenes:
-A group of men battling a horrific monster
-A man roasting a humanoid figure over a spit
-A man surrounded by others brandishing weapons
-A man's head on a pike surrounded by crows
[Jenisys]
DeleteShe detects evil on the tunnel from which the sound is eminating.
[OOC]
If you look in Osric under Paladin abilities it shows that detect evil is a 60 ft radius.
You turn your attention to the newly discovered passage and, while muttering prayers to Keirsin, raise your open palm upon that which you believe harbors ire.
DeleteAlas! there is no blight here.
[OOC]
Actually detect evil has a Range of 60 ft. When relevant the other Paladin abilities are stated to function as the equivalent Clerical spell, so that is how I will rule Detect evil.
It is not passive, so I want you to tell me specifically what you are concentrating upon.
[Amberdin]
ReplyDeleteAmberdin’s eyes narrow at the moonlit room before him. He scans the perimeter, noting the pillars surrounding the sarcophagus. To banish the darkness, he takes a torch from his backpack and sets it aflame. “Be cautious of your step,” he whispers into the darkness “and wary of your touch.” Taking his torch, he scans the rest of the mausoleum for the source of the scratching.
[Tech]
Amberdin moves into the room and steps to the side of the doorway. He lights a torch and sweeps the darkness noting the remaining structural features and tries to use his eyes in conjunction with his hearing to locate the source of the mysterious noise.
[Amberdin]
DeleteAs your torch springs to life, stark shadows are cast from the pillars, reaching into the room like black fingers. AS you shine the light around the room you notice a small passage in the far left (northern) corner. The scraping seems to be echoing from this corridor.
A faint light flashes from beyond, and you can see this passage turns after a ways.
[Lagormeth]
ReplyDeleteFollowing behind Jenisys into the crypt, an overwhelming sensation of death surrounds me. I feel it coming from the tomb itself. Walking over to the sarcophagus, I move to the face of the stone figure atop the lid. Peering at the face, I attempt to find any distinguishing characteristics to help me determine the race of this person.
[Tech]
I move over the the tomb and investigate the race of the statue
[Lagormeth]
DeleteAmberdin's torch casts ominous shadows across the crypt, the face seems to move in the twisting shadows.
As far as you can tell from the worn visage, it is a human sculpt.
[Lagormeth]
ReplyDeleteA sigh of relief escapes my breath, for it is human; however, in the back of my mind, I realize that if anything is inside, it could still be quite deadly. Investigating further, I peer down at the sword and shield the he bears.
[Tech]
I look down at the sword and shield in search of a symbol, or a relationship between the runes on the shield and the runes on the pillars.
As you take note of the runes upon the edge of the shield, you notice that the pillars themselves bear no inscription; they merely depict images.
DeleteThe runes upon the shield seem appear to be of some sort of arcane script.
[Rolls Gallery of Ser Aedh Random encounter Die]
ReplyDeleteAs you all turn your gaze towards the narrow corridor, the cracks between the cobbles seem to vomit black shadow, and before you materializes a black silhouette, almost disappearing into the blackness of the surrounding crypt.
As it enters the chamber, all of your magical items begin to radiate a cold, pale light, illuminating the chamber in an eerie blue-white glow.
Silently, it blows towards Jenisys as if on the wind. Its cold touch wraps around her exposed neck, but she shies away, breaking whatever spell this creature attempted. A cold and distant scream, and a ghostly sword passes through her torso leaving her reeling in pain.
[Tech]
Hold spell vs. save versus spells -3 (14 success!)
Ghastly sword 26 vs AC 20 (Hit!) 5 dmg.
Begin Initiative!
Monster=3
Party=4
Party goes first!
[Lagormeth]
DeleteHearing the, oh so familiar, sound of person shriek in pain, I quickly whirl round, while simultaneously knocking an arrow, to face the ghastly creature before me. "Leave her be!" I shout, releasing the arrow towards the being. Before the arrow reaches its target, I have already begun my backroll behind the sarcophagus for cover. Once behind, I release an arrow once more, in hopes to pierce my enemy!
[Tech]
Long Bow- +3 to ATK, 1d6 DMG, 2 shots per round
Your first arrow flies true(17, 1 dmg!), piercing the black figure's cloak, sending tatters drifting to the floor. A disembodied scream, and it reals around.
DeleteAnticipating its' response, you have already rolled out of sight, a arrow once more loosing from behind the pillar, catching the shadow off-guard(19,3 dmg) .Though you have cover from your enemy, your elven cloak continues to emit pale light.
[Jenisys]
ReplyDeleteJenisys, being no stranger to pain, stands firmly before this shadowy being. She boldly wields her broad sword into the center of the creature, hoping that she will make it feel as she does. Vengeance fuels her through her injury.
[Tech]
Jenisys stabs the creature with her broad sword.
Please apply your attack bonus and damage in your [Tech] Section.
Delete[Tech]
DeleteBroad Sword +2 attack, 2D4 damage. Please keep in mind I have an aura of protection from evil
You cast a defiant gaze back to the shadow creature, confident that your divine aura will guard you. Alas! it has no effect on this creature. Perhaps it is not entirely evil?
DeleteUnbalanced by this creature's resistance to your aura, you frantically swipe at the shadow (4, miss!), but to no avail. Your sword encounters only empty cloth.
[Amberdin]
ReplyDelete“Uh-oh”. Amberdin drops his hammer through his belt loop and raises the emblem of his divine ancestor. “Shoo!”
[Tech]
Amberdin uses Turn Undead.
[Additional Tech]
DeleteTurn Undead: See OSRIC pdf Pg. 124
[OOC]
I do not know what specific kind of undead we are fighting, there are different figures for different types. My best guess is that we are fighting a shadow and if that were true I would have to roll a 13 or better to successfully turn it.
Brandishing your holy symbol, you mutter the divine prayer, "Shee-yui" at the shadow accosting Jenisys.
DeleteIt pays no heed to your divine will. A shadow it may appear, but is it truly 'undead'?
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ReplyDelete[Shadowstaff]
ReplyDeleteThe shadow, having been hewn by arrows, turns once more upon the Vengeful intruding upon the crypt. Deftly avoiding the haphazard assault of Jenisys, it brandishes its weapon, a wide arc that (16, miss) is easily parried by the paladin's marshal prowess.
Gathering its strength once more, it extends it finger upwards, voicing arcane words that warp your senses, sending black tendrils of jet spiraling around the room. They find their marks unerringly (magic missile, Amberdin: 5 dmg, Jenisys: 5 dmg, Lagormeth: 2 dmg), sizzling into your flesh.
[Jenisys]
ReplyDeleteStanding as she has been outside of the crypt surrounded by the pillars, Jenisys concentrates on the task at hand. Fighting through the pain she attempts to invade the shadowy wizard with her sword.
[Tech]
Broad Sword +2 to attack, 2D4
[OOC]
Just out of curiosity how come this villain gets to attack and cast a spell in one turn?
Clenching your teeth and pressing forward,the pain of your own seared flesh blurs your vision, and you begin swinging your sword blindly. Somehow, your sword connects with something tangible, and you hear a tear as your sword passes through the shadow.
Delete[Tech]
19(hit!), 5 dmg.
In AD&D, monsters are not necessarily subject to the attack rules of the characters, and can attack a number of times each round as appropriate to the flavor of the monster. So, some only attack once each round, and some can do more. As you guys get stronger, you will be able to do more stuff each round as well!
[Amberdin]
ReplyDeleteAfter failing at his attempt to banish the creature through divine will, Amberdin pulls his hammer back out of his belt loop and closes in for an overhead swing.
[Tech]
Amberdin attacks the unknown with a Warhammer. +0 to attack, 1d6+1 dmg.
Howling with the Humanistic fury of the First Men, you bring your warhammer to bear upon the shadow, narrowly missing with your zealous strike.
Delete[Tech]
13(so close, but miss!)
[Lagormeth]
ReplyDeleteI pat the spot where the wisps seared my skin, as it felt that I was being burnt. Quickly shaking off the pain, I stand once more to send a volley of arrows; special for mr. spooky.
[Tech]
I stand and shoot 2 more arrows
Long Bow- +3 ATK, 1d6 DMG, 2 Shots per round
Darting above the sarcophagus, you see your opening and unleash another volley.
DeleteThe first dart pierces the torso of the shadow; the chamber fills with the howls of its fury.
As your comrades close into melee, you find your shot obscured, and can only fire hopelessly into darkness, trying not to hit your allies.
[Tech]
21(hit!) 5 dmg
10(miss!)
[Shadowstaff]
ReplyDeleteUndeterred by the onslaught, the shadow continues its unrelenting assault. Deftly thrusting at the newest foe, it launches a new series of swordplay upon Amberdin, easily bypassing the defenses of the priest, the blade finding its mark between the protective plates of the cleric's armor.
It finishes with another burst of shadowy tendrils, waving its hand in an arc encompassing the room, burning blackness again burrowing into flesh.
[Tech]
Amberdin: 23(hit) 5 dmg.
Jenisys: Magic missile, 2 dmg
Lagormeth: Magic Missile, 3 dmg
[Lagormeth]
ReplyDeleteStill standing firm, I release an arrow once more, then begin moving out from behind the sarcophagus. Once out from behind the tomb, I launch one more arrow, then begin unsheathing my ancestral blade.
[Tech]
I release two arrows and begin to take out my shortsword
Long Bow- +3 ATK, 1d6 DMG, 2 arrows per round
You fire another arrow into the churning black mass assaulting you allies; in the fray the arrow is knocked harmlessly aside by whirling black cloth.
ReplyDeleteClosing with the skirmish before you, your second goes wide with the absence of a clear shot.
[Tech]
First arrow: 10(miss!)
Second arrow: 8(miss!)
[Jenisys]
ReplyDeleteHaving had enough with this non undead, non evil shadow wizards shenanigans, Jenisys attempts to slam her sword into the being.
[Tech]
Broad Sword +2 to attack 2D4
You feel anger swell from within you, and, with a mighty howl your sword tears through black cloth, leaving ribbons falling to the floor, as if you were in a cherry blossom grove of black petals.
ReplyDeleteThe cloth falls to the floor in a heap, the sword clanging lifelessly at your feet.
[Tech]
Sword : 20(hit!), 5 dmg
YOU DEFEATED SHADOWSTAFF!
EACH EARN 1567 EXP.
Keep track of your EXP btw. You will level up with EXP, gleaned from defeated monsters and the finding of treasure, in addition to levels granted by defeating spawn.
Delete[Lagormeth]
ReplyDeleteA sigh of relief escapes as the being falls. "Well done, mates. Hopefully, that is the last we see of this creature." I put my half-unsheathed short sword back into the hilt as I make my pass 'round the tomb to retrieve any loosed arrows, while also staying weary of any new, or previously triggered traps.
[Tech]
I make my way around to find any arrows I launched, while also keeping an eye out for traps
43% chance to find traps
You find no traps as you search about the room.
Delete[Amberdin]
ReplyDeleteAmberdin breathes a sigh of relief as soon as this mysterious creature is vanquished. His wounds were severe and he could feel the blood leaking down his side into his trousers. “Jenysis, would you come here please?” he inquires of his companion. Having seen her take many a hit from the shadowy fiend, he decided he should take care of her first. “Lagormeth, are you injured?” asks Amberdin as he prepares himself to channel divine energy, ignoring his wounds.
[Tech]
Amberdin casts Cure Light Wounds on Jenysis; +8 hp to Jenysis. Amberdin asks Lagormeth if she is injured. If she is not, Amberdin will use Cure Light Wounds on himself. If she is, Amberdin will use it on Lagormeth.
[Lagormeth]
ReplyDeleteAs I gather my arrows, I reply to Amberdin, "Only a few burns, Amberdin. Please, mend yourself."
[Jenisys]
ReplyDeleteAfter receiving healing from Amberdin, Jenisys returns to her position examining the pillars. After fighting Shadowstaff she is trying to see if the monster portrayed resembles their conquered foe.
[Tech]
Jenisys returns to the pillar to examine further.
As you examine the pillar, you notice little similarity between the shadow and the creature depicted in the relief.
ReplyDeleteYou see it towers over the men battling it, with not a single head but a writhing mass of many.
[Lagormeth]
ReplyDeleteAfter collecting the arrows that were scattered across the room, I return to the sarcophagus. I kneel down, alongside the coffer, to see if there is any text written, in hopes of finding out whom lay here. "Who are you?" I say under my breath.
Alongside the sarcophagus are a series of runes and symbols. They are not in the common tongue.
ReplyDelete[Lagormeth]
ReplyDelete"Quite curious." I say to myself as I rise to my feet. I turn to Amberdin and signal him over to me. "What do you think of this?" I say to him, "Do you think we should try to open it? There might be some sort of indication about what's going on here, or even something to assist us in the future. If not, we can just close it back up. This coffin is quite peculiar to me."
[Amberdin]
ReplyDeleteAmberdin takes a moment to clear his head after healing Jenisys and himself. The battle had puzzled him for the creature was not at all what he had expected. He looks up at Lagormeth whom stood over the sarcophagus studying it. Narrowing his eyes at the foreign text, he simply shakes his head and replies “I am done with this place, perhaps we should be off. I do not know those symbols but good rarely comes from disturbing the dead. Whatever you decide, I will abide by it. I do however believe we should make hast and see where this passage leads.” Amberdin then moves over to the remains of the defeated creature. He carefully turns the black cloth inside out, looking for more clues to what this creature was.
[Tech]
Amberdin finishes casting Cure Light Wounds on himself; +8 hp to Amberdin. He then studies the departed foe.
[Lagormeth]
Delete"I understand." I reply to my comrade, "Then let us move on, away from this place." I then slide my hand off of the sarcophagus and make my way towards the passage at the northern end of the chamber.
[OOC]
Once at the passageway, is there a door, gate, or is it just an opening?
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DeleteYou kneel to inspect the foe. All that is left is a tattered black cloak and an ancient longsword.
DeletePeering closer to the sword, you notice an intricate engraving on the blade. Near the hilt is carved a face in profile, mouth agape. The blade depicts bones pouring from a chalice into his mouth.
[Lagormeh]
ReplyDeleteYou peer into a dark passage, though as it twists further back you notice the flickering light has grown somewhat brighter, and the faint scraping continues.
[Lagormeth]
ReplyDelete"Quiet yourselves," I say to my party members in a hushed tone, "I fear someone may be headed this way. I will stand guard. If someone enters, shall I end them?" I then place the hood of my cloak on top of my head and stand to the side of the passageway, keeping an eye out for any "guests" coming through, drawing my blade to potentially ready a "swift end."
[Tech]
I stand to either side of the passageway, keeping a lookout for any strangers to us. I drew my short sword to kill off any potential threats.
Short sword- +1 ATK, 1d6 DMG
Backstab- +4 ATK, Double Damage
Assassination- 65% chance of success. -5% for every 2 levels of target. If failed, attack still inflicts normal damage. GMs discretion
No one enters the hallway via the bend at the far end. Standing closer you hear quiet hummings and murmurings.
ReplyDelete[Lagormeth]
ReplyDeleteAfter waiting for a moment, I realize that no one is coming down the passageway. I whisper to my group, "I'll be back in a moment to relay information. If I get into trouble, I will signal for you." Immediately afterwards, I begin my trek down the eerie hall to find out the source of this light.
[Tech]
I walk quietly down the path to determine where the light is coming from. On my way down, I'd like to take my time to keep an eye out for trip wires on the ground.
Cloak of Elvenkind- 90% Invisibility in low light, non-natural settings, 95% Invisibility in torchlit or dungeon settings (whichever is more suited)
Move Quietly- 40% chance (30% level, 10% dex bonus)
Find Traps- 43% chance (33% level, 10% dex bonus)
You dart quickly down the small hallway, a wraith in the dim light. You run your hand along the wall beside you, searching for treachery afoot. As you do so you dislodge a loose cobble; it falls heavily, sending lonesome echoes through the small passage.
DeleteAs you come to the far end, the passage turns to the left sharply.
It opens into a small chamber, lit dimly by the flickering light of a lantern. Its flames lick the walls, spilling into your small passage.
A small man limps through the room, his lame foot dragging behind. It scrapes methodically along the rough floor.
"Here they come, old master," you hear him mumble.
[Tech]
Move Quietly-55%(fail).
To be continued in a new post!
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