Apollyon's Peak

[Michael New]

Marsa answers Daergast with a shake of her head.  "No, maybe a third of our adults do."  She is not pretty by human standards (or Dwarf ones, but by Half-Orc ones, yes), but neither is she ugly, and she has a bearing and calmness that is somehow attractive.

They help the adventurers saddle up on the great beasts, each of which has a saddle that accommodates one rider and one passenger.  The riders sit up front, so they can control the griffons.  Each has a thick leather strap that loops around your back, and has hand-holds on it.  All you have to do is sit still and hold on.  If you find yourself falling for any reason, hold on as long as you can and yell as loud as you can, and the rider will try to land safely.  If you fall, which should not happen, watch for your griffon because if it tries to catch you, your own grabbing on will improve your odds for survival.  But always follow the instructions of your rider.

Though Silug is sitting directly behind Marsa, she does not give him any warnings about keeping his hands off her.  He gets the feeling this is out of respect rather than any sort of invitation.

Before flying, Marsa asks again if there are any questions. 

[dungeon master]

Tara climbs onto one of the saddles, checks to be sure all of her straps are tight and grips the saddle, looking around at the others

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[Gary Thomas]

"Impressive. What kind of demon was this again?" Asks Daergast as he climbs onto a griffon.

[Michael New]

The rider who is sharing her griffon with Daergast says, only, "Hala.  Menace in the air."

[Gary Thomas]

"Never heard of it, that's ok; there's a lot I've not heard of." Replies Daergast.

[BigLee]

Silug prepares himself for the trip.  And before they leave, he leans forward and whispers to Marsa, "Thank you for helping me find my friend.  I am in your debt."

[Michael New]

The ground leaves you quickly, both moving away and past, fast.  You realize the wind you feel is as much you moving through the air, as on a fast horse but faster, as it is the air moving past you.

Up you fly, and looking back you see smoke rising from where the caravans are all congregated.  Everything on the ground looks small, and you are either exhilarated or terrified, depending on your level of confidence and whether or not vertigo is your close advisor.

The six griffons make haste through the winds.  This is the way to travel!  They fly toward the huge peak before you, and up and up towards to the top of it.  After a little while you see you are flying past the peak.  No, you are flying around it.  Soon enough, the rougher northern side comes into view, and you can see crags and caves there.  As you hone in on one spot near the top of the mountain, you see a cave entrance with a sort of shelf on the outside.  A path, carved directly into the rock, leads down from the shelf, but it seems to just end after a short while.  The side of the mountain is variously steep (1:1 ratio) and steeper, even vertical at many spots.

Three griffons at first land on the wide shelf.  With their wings, they take up most of the wide part of it.  After Slug, Tara and Daergast dismount, their griffons jump dramatically off the cliff and glide down, soon becoming horizontal, and moving in a wide circle one after the other.  Then the next three land, and Kiyo, Nico and Luca dismount.  "Smoke will bring us back," reminds the last of the riders, just before he sends his griffon off the cliff.  

Through the howling wind, a loud yelling can be heard from inside the cave.  It is not Bug's voice.

You are all tired.  Please make a Con check (DC 15) to avoid being fatigued (-2 to Str, -2 to Dex).

[Gary Thomas]

Daergast con check 7

[dungeon master]

Tara yawns, stretches, CON Check 18

On Mon, Nov 11, 2013 at 2:42 PM, Gary Thomas <sirrobe...@gmail.com> wrote:

Daergast con check 7

[Anodyzed]

When Nico gets down onto the ledge, he thinks to himself that flying is a lot harder than he ever believed it would be, as tired as he is, even though he was a passenger!

On Monday, November 11, 2013 12:47:52 PM UTC-8, Dungeoneer wrote:

Tara yawns, stretches, CON Check 18

On Mon, Nov 11, 2013 at 2:42 PM, Gary Thomas <sirrobe...@gmail.com> wrote:

Daergast con check 7

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[Michael New]

(I forgot to add this to my last post)

[Michael New]

And here's the ditzie map.

http://beta.ditzie.com/30265/5282404b6c2ce

[BigLee]

Silug watches the griffons fly off, then turns to the cave as he hears the voice within.  He draws his sword and moves to the mouth of the cave.

 

http://beta.ditzie.com/30265/528241a9ae618

[Michael New]

Slug looks into the cave with his darkvision.  He sees a large area in relative darkness, and getting darker the deeper in it goes.

http://beta.ditzie.com/30265/5282bcd152d70

He hears a voice that sound like it was born of a twisted and broken instrument of machinery, deep and cacophonic and horrible; but the words, if indeed they are words, are unrecognizable.  The voice echoes around the chamber, but it might be coming from the left side.

The cavern itself is large, and carved out of rock.  It has a variety of objects, including many bones, strewn about.  Also there are pieces of wood, twisted weapons, cloth, and piles of who knows what.

[dungeon master]

Tara also draws her sword, "Did anyone bring a source of light?  I have a rocket that will give us light briefly?" she says, somewhat joking

On Tue, Nov 12, 2013 at 8:52 AM, Michael New <mi...@noozoo.com> wrote:

And here's the ditzie map.

http://beta.ditzie.com/30265/5282404b6c2ce

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Kiyo Aki-jin

"Wait a moment."  Use 2nd invisibility for the day, and try to ebter quietly to look around, staying close to the left wall for now

stealth +3

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[Gary Thomas]

 Daergast allows a few seconds gap then heads in second with his DeepSight.

[Michael New]

Kiyo surprises everyone as he disappears and moves off quietly.

(Please make a stealth check)

[Anodyzed]

Nico moves into the shadows and attempts to 'hide' as he moves along behind the group.

(Rolled 30 Stealth)

[Michael New]

Kiyo and Slug move into the room, and they can hear the yelling coming from the east (right, on the map).  The others hold back, but move up to the cave entrance.

http://beta.ditzie.com/30265/528656e19e4f0

(those with darkvision can see all visible on the map.  Those with low light vision can see but not as well.  Humans will find out when they move into the cavern.  I've moved icons to where I imagine you to be.  Please feel free to adjust within reason, Daergast, Tara and Nico)

Suddenly, you hear what sounds like Bug's voice, talking calmly.  It is too quiet to hear what he says.  A second after that, you hear a loud, otherworldly snarl, and from a dark corner runs, no, flies this creature.  It comes directly at Kiyo, not touching the ground at all!

Roll initiative, everyone!!

Doggie: 24

[Anodyzed]

Nico moves to 'off' Daergast's shoulder, hoping to get in a surprise attack on the enemy.

(13 Initiative)

[Anodyzed]

http://beta.ditzie.com/30265/528656e19e4f0

[Gary Thomas]

Daergast initiative 7

[cyber...@sasktel.net]

Kiyo Aki-jin

moves farther in, still invis

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[dungeon master]

If Tara can see it from the edge of the cavern, she will draw her sword and attack, otherwise, after hearing the snarl, she will just draw her sword and look around anxiously

Init roll 14

[Sir Robert Gerard]

Daergast fails his save with an 8.

http://beta.ditzie.com/30265/528656e19e4f0

[Anodyzed]

Nico repositioned on map
http://beta.ditzie.com/30265/52871c985f5ff

[Michael New]

The demonic hound charges at the closest target it sees, which is Slug (+2 to attack, -2 to AC).  (Attack: 14)

Its vicious attack is stopped by Slug's armor, even though Slug was still preparing for battle (flat-footed).

In this part of the room, the light considered normal as the bright daylight from outside easily makes it in here, and everyone can see fine.  Farther in it is dim light or dark.

Initiative is grouped.  In this case, the creature's init was 24, so it beat all of you.

Your actions, everyone!  Please indicate the weapon you are using when you attack.

Luca draws his longsword and moves up behind Daergast.  Kiyo, initially invisible, suddenly appears as fire blasts from his hands at the dog (no to hit roll necessary: Please indicate the Save DC in your posts, and post your actions in this thread.  Dog's reflex save: 15 - saved (just) for half (4) damage.  ).  The dog dodges the flame, but it gets him anyway.

http://beta.ditzie.com/30265/5287951b0498b

OOC: Kiyo, can you tell me where your bloodline arcana and powers come from?  Also, add your wands to your character sheet, please.

[Gary Thomas]

Daaergast casts defensively throws an arc of to the side missing horribly and takes a five foot step back.

[dungeon master]

Tara moves to attack the Demon Dog with her great sword

Attack 16

Damage 11

On Mon, Nov 18, 2013 at 11:19 AM, Gary Thomas <sirrobe...@gmail.com> wrote:

 Daaergast casts defensively throws an arc of to the side missing horribly and takes a five foot step back.

[Michael New]

http://beta.ditzie.com/30265/528a8e43215a4

[dungeon master]

Tara moves up behind Slug, in front of Luca and swings at the Demon Dog

On Mon, Nov 18, 2013 at 4:02 PM, Michael New <mi...@noozoo.com> wrote:

http://beta.ditzie.com/30265/528a8e43215a4

[cyber...@sasktel.net]

http://beta.ditzie.com/30265/528aaf714909b

[dungeon master]

http://beta.ditzie.com/30265/528aaffbf19b1

[Michael New]

The dog snarls as Tara slices it with her sword.  But it does not have as much impact as it should...

[BigLee]

Slug swings his sword in hopes of cleaving the beast in two.

 

Attack: 23

Damage: 12

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[Michael New]

Slug takes a powerful swipe at the demonic dog, and again, it does surprisingly less than it should.  Still, the dog howls in pain.  In fact, it begins to howl a horrible, bloodcurdling howl that makes all of you cover your ears (Std Action).  It then moves a little in hope of reducing attacks on it.

(Everyone make a Will save vs. Fear, DC 12, to avoid being Panicked)

http://beta.ditzie.com/30265/528c452726519

Any still present with darkvision can see a large-winged demon emerge from a passage, east of you.

(your actions)

Luca Will Save: 15

[dungeon master]

Tara screams out in fear and rage at herself for being panicked and wanting to run away from the fight

WILL Save 5 :(

[Gary Thomas]

Daergast will save 9; he drops his scimitar, turns around and goes to the ledge if he can make it that far, looking left, or right.

[Michael New]

Half the group - Daergast, Slug and Tara - drop their weapons and run away from the hound.  The only path they find is along the side of the mountain - the carved in path leading to the cave. They run along it at full speed, the very strong running Slug leading the way.

http://beta.ditzie.com/30265/528d6e86a3de5

Luca yells "Shiiit!"  But then he moves forward, and, having seen that fire hurt the dog, throws a flask of alchemist's fire at it. (hit, for 2 fire damage on the creature)  The dog, not looking too good, howls in pain.

Nico hears Bugs voice whispering in his ear.  Some magic Bug is using.  He says, "Use cold iron on the demon.  The dog, I do not know.  There are just the two of them."

The wind seems to magically pick up, inside the cavern, centered on the demon.  He laughs an evil laugh as the others run away.

(Nico and Kiyo's actions)

[Anodyzed]

Nico will whisper to Kiyo, Did you just hear Bug tell us to use Cold Iron on the demon?  Do you have any cold iron?  I have a cold iron spear, what do you have?

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Kiyo Aki-jin

"No i don't.  Fire worked last time though, i'll try it again."

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[Anodyzed]

Nico to Kiyo, Let's see if we can't lure the dog into a flanking situation, then we won't have it at our backs when we take on the demon, which I'm also hoping we can flank!

Go ahead with your fire, if it attracts the dog to you, I'll move up and attack it from behind.

On Thursday, November 21, 2013 10:34:12 AM UTC-8, cyber savant wrote:

Kiyo Aki-jin

"No i don't.  Fire worked last time though, i'll try it again."

On Wed, 20 Nov 2013 22:47:49 -0800 (PST), Anodyzed <john.h...@gmail.com> wrote:

Nico will whisper to Kiyo, Did you just hear Bug tell us to use Cold Iron on the demon?  Do you have any cold iron?  I have a cold iron spear, what do you have?


On Wednesday, November 20, 2013 6:25:57 PM UTC-8, noozoo wrote:

Half the group - Daergast, Slug and Tara - drop their weapons and run away from the hound.  The only path they find is along the side of the mountain - the carved in path leading to the cave. They run along it at full speed, the very strong running Slug leading the way.

http://beta.ditzie.com/30265/528d6e86a3de5

Luca yells "Shiiit!"  But then he moves forward, and, having seen that fire hurt the dog, throws a flask of alchemist's fire at it. (hit, for 2 fire damage on the creature)  The dog, not looking too good, howls in pain.

Nico hears Bugs voice whispering in his ear.  Some magic Bug is using.  He says, "Use cold iron on the demon.  The dog, I do not know.  There are just the two of them."

The wind seems to magically pick up, inside the cavern, centered on the demon.  He laughs an evil laugh as the others run away.

(Nico and Kiyo's actions)

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Kiyo shoots a wide blast of flame at the hound, almost catching Nico too.  The hound squeals in pain, but again avoids some of the fire (Reflex save: 25).    It still has alchemist's fire burning on it.  It turns and flies away, deeper into the cave (withdraw action).

In the dim light to the east, the Demon appears to be waiting.  Wind whips around him.

http://beta.ditzie.com/30265/5292356e3d7fd

Panicked people are still panicked (1 round gone).  They continue down the path and find it ends, and they are stuck (unless they would can to climb or fly).

(Your actions again)

[Anodyzed]

http://beta.ditzie.com/30265/5292af36dc5ee

Moving at half speed to maintain his stealth (19 roll), Nico moves up, even with Kiyo.

OOC:  Who is the other icon on the map between us?

[Michael New]

The demon in the darkness moves quickly toward the group.  As it moves closer you make out that it has huge bat wings, and a single eye in the middle of its head!  The wind swirls around as it approaches, and tries to bite at Nico.

(That's supposed to be wind behind it :-p)

http://beta.ditzie.com/30265/5296b228c69a3

Attack: 18

Damage: 6

(2 round of panic complete - all 3 still panicked and now cowering)

(your actions!)

[Anodyzed]

Although injured by its first attack, Nico stands his ground and returns the attack.
Nico slashes at the thing with his Cold Iron Rapier, and scores a critical Hit (if 24 hits and 23 confirms).
Nico's attack does 14 pts of damage.

Nico thinks to himself,  Its on, I sure hope these others can help, I doubt I can carry this fight very long trading damage that way!

[Michael New]

Nico's cold iron sword strikes true, and a deep hole appears in the demon's side (crit confirmed).  He lets out a yell and what you're sure are hellish obscenities.

Luca, perhaps foolishly, attacks with his longsword and swings wildly.  Still, he bravely holds his ground, putting his shield between the demon and himself.

Attack: 4 (*1)

[cyber...@sasktel.net]

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Date: Thu, 28 Nov 2013 15:25:14 -0600
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Subject: Re: [Jade Regent] Apollyon's Peak

To: mi...@noozoo.com

Kiyo Aki-jin

on his next turn:

http://beta.ditzie.com/30265/5297a496ada7a

moves over, to target either the demon or the hound [whichever is in 30'range] with another spit

elemental spit, this time being careful not to give friendly fire

Ray- bloodline arcana elemental (1d20): 14
Fire damage (1d6 + 1): 4 + 1 = 5

On Thu, 28 Nov 2013 15:31:43 -0500, Michael New <mi...@noozoo.com> wrote:

When Nico's blade hits the demon so well, and he cries out, a blast of wind blows in Nico's direction, almost pushing him over.  In addition, along with the wind bolts of electricity fill the windy area (only 5' wide, so only Nico is affected) (Ref save, DC 14 for half, for 12 electricity damage).

After Kiyo's fire-spit flies wide, the demon laughs and looks at you all.  "Prepare to die!  I have you friend for dessert!" it cries out, in common.  It lashes out at the two in range, standing in front of it.

Claw Attack (Luca): 23

Damage: 4

Claw Attack (Nico): 16

Damage: 4

Bite Attack (Luca): 29 (*20) crit confirm: 20

Damage: 15

Luca drops to the ground, bleeding profusely from two wounds (-11 hp).  Nico narrowly misses getting slashed.

http://beta.ditzie.com/30265/5297a496ada7a

(3 rounds gone for panicked characters.  Still panicked and cowering)

You hear new growling of the demon dog from the south, in the dark.

(your actions)

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[Anodyzed]

Nico takes a 5 foot step back and ready's an action to strike at the demon if he steps up.
http://beta.ditzie.com/30265/5298edbc6f386

[Michael New]

Apparently this only went to one person.  My apologies.

3 rounds of panic have passed, but you don't know how many rounds (or minutes, hours, days, months, years or decades) are left.  The rest of the group might live longer if they run in a panic, too!

Kiyo fired another spit at the demon (as the dog is still not seen), but I'm waiting on a number check for that.  

Nico needs to make a reflex save (but he has evasion, so if he saves, he's good).

http://beta.ditzie.com/30265/5298edbc6f386

[Anodyzed]

Rolled a 9, so what did he not save against?   Didn't know anything was sent his way!

[Michael New]

Just read my post below...

[Anodyzed]

Rereading it, its not clear to me who did what to Nico.  Where did the electricity come from?

[Michael New]

Sorry, from the demon.  When you hit him with your rapier.

I see that I neglected to mention where it was coming from, my apologies.

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[Michael New]

Kiyo's little ball of fire goes just wide of the demon.

The demon moves forward toward Nico.

http://beta.ditzie.com/30265/529d7130ac6be

(Take Nico's readied action before the demon attacks)

[Anodyzed]

Nico swings and misses, but calls to Kiyo  Flank him!  Move behind him!

[Michael New]

After moving toward Nico, the demon very quickly bites him, teeth clenching on his shoulder, and Nico drops to the ground, bleeding (Attack: 21, damage: 6).  He picks up Nico's sword and looks at it, then throws it back into the darkness.  He turns to look at Kiyo.  He was injured well by that sword, but still seems fairly strong.

http://beta.ditzie.com/30265/529d7130ac6be

Luca continues to bleed, as does Nico.  Luca's face is pale as he has lost a lot of blood.  (Nico, please roll a stabilization roll each round starting next, d20 + con bonus vs. DC of 10 + current negative hit points)

(Kiyo may withdraw if he likes.  Or a 5' step back will force the demon to move 10' to reach him, so he'll only get a single attack.)

(4 rounds gone for panicked characters)

Tara and Daergast come to their senses.  They are on a high precipice, a ledge cut along a steep face of the mountain.  But right here, the mountainside has fallen away, leaving no more ledge.  Up ahead, a hundred feet or more, it looks like the ledge-path may continue.  Slug crouches, cowering at the end of the path.  You guess you are 

The sounds of battle come from back the way you came, and a loud cry from Nico.

(Your actions)

[Michael New]

Tara and Daergast come to their senses.  They are on a high precipice, a ledge cut along a steep face of the mountain.  But right here, the mountainside has fallen away, leaving no more ledge.  Up ahead, a hundred feet or more, it looks like the ledge-path may continue.  Slug crouches, cowering at the end of the path.  You guess you are a few hundred feet from the cave entrance.

[dungeon master]

Tara growls in anger, and turns to go back into the cave to fight whatever is there and save her friends

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[Gary Thomas]

Daeegast turns around and heads back to the battle.

[cyber...@sasktel.net]

Kiyo Aki-jin

Elemental Spit - ranged touch attack again

Ranged touch attack (1d20 + 4): 11 + 4 = 15
Damage (1d6 + 1): 4 + 1 = 5

[Michael New]

Correction, because I realized Daergast and Tara move at the same speed.

http://beta.ditzie.com/30265/52a5e55d858de

Nico loses 1 hp to bleeding, as does Luca, who is looking deathly pale now.

[Michael New]

(your actions...)

Nico and Kiyo, please roll for stabilization, d20 + con bonus.

[Michael New]

Apparently this email (sent two days ago) didn't make it to the list.  I have no idea why.  Sorry for the delay.

No wonder BigLee was asking about Slug's status...

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Kiyo stands firm, rather than run or even step back to make it harder for the demon to attack.  His fire spit hits the demon on its leg, but it seems to do nothing to it.  The demon turns and looks at Kiyo, and laughs, taking a five foot step and attacking with all its anger.

Bite attack 25, Damage 9
Claw attack 17 Damage 4
Claw attack 26 Damage 7

Kiyo drops like a wet sack.

Daergast and Tara run back, Daergast trailing behind.  As Tara reaches the cave, she sees her three buddies lying immobile on the ground, except for blood emerging from their wounds.

http://beta.ditzie.com/30265/52a8675634488

Slug looks up, and sees Daergast running back to the cave on his little legs.  The feeling of fear has passed him.

[Gary Thomas]

Daergsst moves back towards his downed party, tries to quickly see who has lost the most blood on a quick visual and is nearest death(Luca) then casts stabilize. If he is unable to quickly deduce that he will cast it on whomever is unconscious.

Perception 29

[BigLee]

Silug takes off in a full run to get back to the fight.

[dungeon master]

Tara draws her sword and attacks the Demon,

Tara was too upset and angry to get a good swing

Attack 10

On Wed, Dec 11, 2013 at 12:08 PM, BigLee <bigl...@gmail.com> wrote:

Silug takes off in a full run to get back to the fight.

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[Michael New]

Tara draws her sword and looks around, but there's no demon to be seen.

Daergast rushes in and sees that, based on the blood missing from his face and instead on the cave floor, Luca (the one in the middle) is worst off.  As he rushes in, he catches someone hiding, out of the corner of his eye, around the corner.  Daergast is still able to get his Stabilize spell off, though.

(I'll consider Tara to have used a move action only, in her wonderings.)

Slug rushes and catches up to Tara, wondering what she's looking at (two move actions for Slug).

(Tara's move or standard action)

http://beta.ditzie.com/30265/52a8dd629201a

[dungeon master]

Tara will move further into the cave, not out of sight of the others, but, in a position to hopefully be first to encounter the dog or demon if it comes from deeper inside

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[Michael New]

Tara moves in, but Daergast is there casting a spell so she can't quite squeeze by him this round (normally you can move through an ally's square, but since that would end your move in the same square, you're stuck next door.  You could be in any of the three squares north of Daer.).

The Demon laughs and says something nobody understands as he moves to attack Daergast (5' step).  He bites him hard on his head, then one claw scrapes his leg while the other hit armor only.  Blood pours down Daergast's face.

Bite: 27

damage: 6

Claw: 27

damage: 7

Claw: 11

damage: 4

http://beta.ditzie.com/30265/52acab29bc6c4

Nico keeps bleeding, coughing and babbling, while Kiyo seems to simply be unconscious (Kiyo stabilized, Nico didn't).

Your actions!

[dungeon master]

Tara moves up and swings at the Demon

Attack 14

Damage 10

http://beta.ditzie.com/30265/52acab29bc6c4

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[Gary Thomas]

Daergast withdraws behind Nico pulling out a scroll as he goes ending his actions squaring adjacent to Nico.

[Lee Carroll]

Slug runs into the cave, his great sword in hand.  Swinging at the demon.

Actions: Rage - free action

Move to here

Attack 20, Damage 15, AC 17, HP 34 (I don't think Slug ever got hit before he ran in terror)

(Added rage bonus after I rolled)

[Michael New]

Tara and then Slug both swipe at the demon with their big swords, but only Slugs makes contact.  Still, it doesn't seem to affect it as much as he would think (DR 5).  But the demon cries out in surprise and anger, and slashes back at the two, both of whom are uninjured as yet.

Attack on Tara:

Bite: 19, damage: 5

Claw: 28, damage: 5

Attack on Slug:

Claw: 24, Damage: 7

http://beta.ditzie.com/30265/52af161932efd

All three unconscious victims of the demon are now stable.  Luca looks dead, but Daergast could see a slight breath in the cool mountain air.

Off in the cave somewhere you hear that damned dog growling and yapping.

Your actions again!

[Gary Thomas]

Daergsst whispers a quick prayer to the Forces of Nature and hopes he does something more for Nico than keep him stabilized. He reads his scroll of Cure light Wounds for Nico and circles wide of the Demon stepping over the bodies of his fallen comrades to end in the square just below Kiyo.

Cure Light Wounds: 7 Hit Points back for Nico.

[Anodyzed]

I'm pretty sure that brings Nico to +3 HPs (out of 20).

[BigLee]

Slug, still raging takes another swing at the demon.

 

AC17, HP23, Raging (2nd round)

 

OOC: dice site seems to be down. We just call it a natural 20  :)  Or I can check back later and roll.

[BigLee]

Slug's attack (19 to hit, 13 damage)

 

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Slug, still raging takes another swing at the demon.

 

AC17, HP23, Raging (2nd round)

 

OOC: dice site seems to be down. We just call it a natural 20    Or I can check back later and roll.

[dungeon master]

Tara let the sight of her fallen comrades bother her as she tries to hit the Demon

Attack 10

Damage 10

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[Michael New]

Slug's sword comes down hard on the demon, but again does not affect it as it would a mere mortal (DR).  Still, the demon cries out in pain or anger, just as Tara's blade swings wide.

Daergast has healed Nico somewhat, and Nico still feels weak with blood loss, but is able to function.

The Demon strikes out at the bigger and seemingly more dangerous foe.  His one eye follows Tara as he bites Slug.

Bite: 10

Damage: 6

Claw: 27

damage:  5

Claw: 11

damage: 7

His bite makes him lose his footing, and goes way wide, as does one of his claws.  His other, though, hits Slug in the shoulder and leaves large and deep scratches in it.

http://beta.ditzie.com/30265/52b468cd3bb79

(Your actions!)

[Michael New]

The demon looks badly injured now, and seems to be tiring/in pain...

[BigLee]

Knowing nothing but battle, Slug has no other thought other than to cut down this demon.

 

Attack 27, damage 16

rage: 3/8 rds, AC:17, HP:18+4

[Michael New]

Slug's last strong attack drops the demon in his tracks.  Silence would suddenly permeate the space if not for the growling of the injured abyssal dog somewhere in the back of the cave.

The quiet leads to another voice, coming from the east part of the cave.  Bug calls out, "Who's there?"

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[dungeon master]

Tara lowers her sword, "Bug, its me, Tara, Slug and Daergast, not sure about the others, their not looking too good, How are you?" she calls out to Bug

[Anodyzed]

Nico will call out also, Bug?  Good to hear your voice little man.  I hope you're in better shape than I am.  And we have two others here in bad shape also!

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[Gary Thomas]

Daergast takes a double move in the direction of the calls. Anything, or anybody easily visible?

[Anodyzed]

A little unsteady on his feet, Nico will stand, and ask if anyone's seen his sword.  

Looking around, unsure if his low light will let him see where it was thrown or not.

[Michael New]

Nico finds his rapier nearby.

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It does not take you all too long to locate Bug in the darkness.

http://beta.ditzie.com/30265/52b6826435536

He is chained up to the wall of the cave, with some brutal looking torture implements nearby.  He looks haggard but is overjoyed to see you all.

"Daergast!  Nico, Tara, Silug!  Did you slay that fiend and his dog?!  Oooh, these manacles!  Can you remove them?"

[Anodyzed]

If no key can be found on the body or what's left of the demon, Nico will try to pick the lock.

{Rolled 15 on Disable Device}

[dungeon master]

While Nico tries picking the lock Tara will watch for the dog or anything else coming

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[Michael New]

Nico pops open Bug's manacles, and he is free.

Rubbing his wrists, Bug thanks you all for rescuing him again, and, looking at Nico's injuries, suggests all gather for healing.  Outside in the light would be best...

[Anodyzed]

Nico tells Bug, and all who are in hearing range Yes, I'd like to get out of this cave.  But be careful, I think that demon's hound is still lurking somewhere.

[Gary Thomas]

Daergast readily agrees. "Please hold before you call the riders though, I'd like to put the Devil Dog out of its misery if anyone would care to assist?"

[Anodyzed]

Still unsteady on his feet, Nico will help Bug get to the cave mouth, where we will wait for the other.

[Michael New]

The cave is there, and Daergast, with his extra deep darkvision, can see the dog cowering, hiding at the back.  

http://beta.ditzie.com/30265/52c9d0b85b0d0

There are also two passages you can see, one that branches off the one where Bug was held, and another on the east wall (near Slug on the map).

The first of those two, heading roughly northeast, seems to have some small statues of dogs along it.  You can see four 1' high stone statues with bases along the side of the wall, before the passage turns and you can see no more.  The second one appears to be a chamber, raised above the floor level of the rest of the cave.

Bug gathers at the cave mouth and heals all who join his circle.  It takes a good half-minute, but everyone feels much better afterwards (17 hp restored to all).

What do you do next?

[dungeon master]

Tara looks at Bug, "Can you tell us anything about what lies ahead in these caves, little guy?"

[Anodyzed]

Nico asks Bug,  And did you see anyone or anything else while you were here, besides the demon and the dog? 

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[Michael New]

Bug says, "I was brought in and placed directly in the manacles.  All I saw was the dog and that evil incarnate that was torturing me.  I'm so thankful you came when you did, because I think it was going to get much worse...  I don't even want to think about it!"