A Simple Task
Log Info
- Title: A Simple Task
- Emitter: Tiasa
- Characters: Lilyth 4, Faileh 2, Jolan 4, Abigail 2
- Place: Alexandria - A cave in the hills
- Time: Aug 26, 2015
- Summary: Hired by a wizard to retrieve his satchel.
- APL: 3
- Encounter 1: 2 Medium Ice Elementals (CR 3) CR 5
You all were gathered and asked to fetch something for someone. The person in question is a wizard. He was recently investigating a cave in the mountains and left something within. He is still recovering from exposure to cold so is unable to go after it himself. It is a satchel, or knapsack, whichever you prefer to call it. He is paying you all to go and recover it for him. Detailed directions were given, and so you figure there is not much more distance to go to get to the cave and it is getting just a little cold as you get up into the hills.
Faileh rubs his bare arms and mutters to himself as they get up into the hills. He tugs at the cloak and pulls the hood up to try to cover exposed areas.
GAME: Abigail refreshes spells.
Lilyth is totally fine going to go find something for someone, but the cold? She's never been fond of the cold... But she goes and is willing to deal with it. She probably should have gotten something warmer to wear. "Wish my fire spells weren't so destructive, otherwise I'd make us a fire or something..." she says as they climb.
"Brisk weather, but nothing too bad," notes Jolan as she looks around. "We should be fine with some hot cider afterwards."
Glancing back over his shoulder as he leads the pack, Faileh asks, "Anyone bring something sweet for this trip?" He lets a little grin form at the corner of his mouth.
Abigail is wrapped for the cold weather in both fur and wool, as well as the abjurer's protection from the day's chill. A raven alternates, perching on her shoulder and chattering to her ear in tradespeak, soaring in high circle to scan the area, or retreating to the fur lined cowl that hangs behind Abigail's golden hair. Paced, and quiet as a scholar often is.
You can see the entrance to the Cave up ahead. There are icicles hanging down from the opening.
Faileh approaches the cave and keeps an eye open for any tricks. After strapping his arm into his shield, he slowly draws the longsword from its scabbard. He will use the butt of the sword to break any icicles that will impede the groups movement into the cave.
Jolan sizes up the icicles. "Pretty sure I could knock down any of those icicles that you'd care to call out," she says with a smirk. "And without damaging its neighbor, to boot."
<OOC> Tiasa says, "perception" GAME: Faileh rolls perception: (5)+6: 11 GAME: Tiasa rolls 1d20+7: (5)+7: 12 GAME: Tiasa rolls 1d20+7: (8)+7: 15
Abigail studies the icicles, frowning slightly and seeking a safe passage, "I remember my mother warning about those."
GAME: Abigail rolls perception: (14)+2: 16 GAME: Lilyth rolls perception: (15)+8: 23 GAME: Jolan rolls Perception: (15)+8: 23
You can see two large humanoid figures emerging from the entrance to the cave, well not large they are as big as most humans, though thier lower bodies look more snakelike. The other difference? They look to be made entirely of ice.
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- ATTENTION -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
Tiasa has dropped a TIMESTOP!
Please +init, then cease all roleplay and actions immediately and wait for Tiasa to instruct you further.
For in-combat commands, type: +thelp.
-=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=- GAME: Jolan rolls initiative: Roll: 5 + Bonus: 5 = Total: 10 GAME: Lilyth rolls initiative: Roll: 14 + Bonus: 2 = Total: 16 <OOC> Jolan says, "And I get +2 on init from Swashbuckler Initiative." GAME: You roll initiative for Icer1: Roll: 3 + Bonus: 0 = Total: 3 GAME: You roll initiative for Icer2: Roll: 7 + Bonus: 0 = Total: 7 GAME: Abigail rolls initiative: Roll: 15 + Bonus: 2 = Total: 17 GAME: Jolan's initiative total changed to 12. GAME: Faileh rolls initiative: Roll: 10 + Bonus: 2 = Total: 12 GAME: Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round One - Init 17.
It is now Abigail's turn! Lilyth is next!
GAME: Note Flat-footed on Abigail ended. <OOC> Tiasa says, "right now they are starting out at 100' from you" <OOC> Abigail says, "Is there cover close?" <OOC> Tiasa says, "to either side of your trail, I will say yes, enough to give partial cover." <OOC> Abigail says, "I am seeking cover and reading the crossbow." <OOC> Tiasa says, "okay. pose" GAME: Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round One - Init 16.
It is now Lilyth's turn! Faileh is next!
GAME: Note Flat-footed on Lilyth ended. <OOC> Tiasa says, "lilyth" <OOC> Lilyth says, "Looking up the range on a spell" <OOC> Lilyth says, "Ooo, magic missile will reach"
Abgail shifts to the elevated side of the trail to get some level of cover as she readies the crossbow. For now though riding out the actions of the others as she watches and tries to figure the creatures out.
<OOC> Lilyth says, "I'll target 2 missiles on one of them then make sure I'm behind someone like Faileh :)" GAME: Lilyth rolls 2d4+2: (4)+2: 6 <OOC> Tiasa says, "okay pings. pose." GAME: Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round One - Init 12.
It is now Faileh's turn! Jolan is next!
<OOC> Faileh goes into full defense in the front of the pack along the path.
Lilyth blinks as she sees figures come out and come toward them. She panics, and two golden bolts shoot from her hands as she makes sure she's behind someone who can handle themselves better on the front line. The two bolts hit one of them, as she lets out a shriek of surprise.
<OOC> Faileh says, "Should I pose now?" <OOC> Tiasa says, "yep" GAME: Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round One - Init 12.
It is now Jolan's turn! Icer2 is next!
GAME: Note Flat-footed on Jolan ended.
A bit startled by the sudden magic flying past him, Faileh readies his shield as he tries to look imposing along the path in front of the others. A bit less aware of the situation, his focus rests on the freakish ice snake people that emerge from the cave.
<OOC> Jolan says, "Draw longbow, shoot injured ice snake." GAME: Jolan rolls BowAtk: aliased to Ranged+1: (12)+9+1: 22 <OOC> Tiasa says, "okay. hits" GAME: Jolan rolls BowDmg: aliased to 1d8: (3): 3 <OOC> Tiasa says, "pings...pose" GAME: Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round One - Init 7.
It is now Icer2's turn! Icer1 is next!
GAME: Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round One - Init 3.
It is now Icer1's turn! Abigail is next!
GAME: NEW ROUND!
Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round Two - Init 17.
It is now Abigail's turn! Lilyth is next!
The ice snakeoids move closer, but not by much they don't move very fast.
<OOC> Tiasa says, "abigail, they are now at 80'"
In a smooth motion, Jolan draws her bow and sends an arrow after Lilyth's magical blasts. "I got the cold one," she says to the others with a grin.
<OOC> Abigail says, "Aiming. :) Remaining in cover." <OOC> Tiasa says, "okay. firing or?" <OOC> Abigail says, "Holding for range this round." <OOC> Tiasa says, "okay, pose" GAME: Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round Two - Init 16.
It is now Lilyth's turn! Faileh is next!
The ice serpents are likely unhappy, but Abigail takes her time. No rush to fire or draw attention to herself. This is already hostile, but she is giving the things a little more of a chance to call out or show a sign of intellect.
<OOC> Lilyth says, "How close are they now?" <OOC> Tiasa says, "80'" GAME: Lilyth casts Magic Missile. Caster Level: 4 DC: 16 <OOC> Lilyth says, "That was last round" <OOC> Tiasa nods <OOC> Lilyth says, "Take the round to cast mage armor" GAME: Lilyth casts Mage Armor. Caster Level: 4 DC: 15 <OOC> Tiasa says, "pose" GAME: Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round Two - Init 12.
It is now Faileh's turn! Jolan is next!
<OOC> Faileh is going to move up 30' and remain in total defense. <OOC> Tiasa says, "Faileh"
Now that it seems that things are amping up, Lilyth decides to make sure she's harder to hit. A glow surrounds her for a moment, but there is a bit of a slight haze that reminds, just around her skin.
<OOC> Tiasa says, "Faileh they are still 80' and not moving very fast" <OOC> Faileh is moving up 30' and remaining in total defense. <OOC> Tiasa says, "okay." GAME: Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round Two - Init 12.
It is now Jolan's turn! Icer2 is next!
As the arrows and magic fly about, Faileh begins to rush forward with his shield in the ready position and his sword in a position to protect him. Even though he wears armor, he moves with a swiftness that most normally do not possess.
<OOC> Jolan says, "Another arrow at the injured one." GAME: Jolan rolls BowAtk: aliased to Ranged+1: (1)+9+1: 11 (EPIC FAIL) <OOC> Tiasa says, "and miss Jolan" GAME: Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round Two - Init 7.
It is now Icer2's turn! Icer1 is next!
GAME: Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round Two - Init 3.
It is now Icer1's turn! Abigail is next!
GAME: NEW ROUND!
Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round Three - Init 17.
It is now Abigail's turn! Lilyth is next!
The Ice creatures move closer, trying to make it to the group, this time they run moving twice as far as last time.
<OOC> Tiasa says, "they are now at 40'"
Jolan draws another arrow, but this time she doesn't quite nock it properly, and the arrow tumbles harmlessly to the ground. "Seriously?" she grumps.
<OOC> Tiasa says, "10' for Faileh" <OOC> Abigail says, "Shooting the injured one." <OOC> Tiasa says, "ok, roll to hit" GAME: Abigail rolls ranged: (4)+3: 7 <OOC> Tiasa says, "miss" GAME: Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round Three - Init 16.
It is now Lilyth's turn! Faileh is next!
<OOC> Tiasa says, "lilyth they are at 40'" <OOC> Lilyth says, "Alright, going to move up to 30', to cast scorching ray" <OOC> Lilyth says, "I only have 1 right now" GAME: Lilyth rolls 1d20+4: (20)+4: 24 <OOC> Lilyth says, "against the one I hit earlier" GAME: Lilyth rolls 1d20+4: (5)+4: 9 <OOC> Lilyth says, "Touch attack, doubt that confirmed" <OOC> Tiasa says, "barely missed confirming" <OOC> Tiasa says, "damage" <OOC> Lilyth says, "So normal damage, not crit?" <OOC> Tiasa says, "correct" GAME: Lilyth rolls 4d6: (12): 12 <OOC> Lilyth says, "Fire damage" <OOC> Tiasa says, "extrememely hurts t but still standing." GAME: Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round Three - Init 12.
It is now Faileh's turn! Jolan is next!
GAME: Lilyth casts Scorching Ray. Caster Level: 4 DC: 17 <OOC> Tiasa says, "the fire seemed to do alot more than expected" <OOC> Faileh is going to close the remaining 10' fight defensively and attack the one who is hurting. <OOC> Tiasa says, "okay, roll to hit" GAME: Faileh rolls 1d20+2: (14)+2: 16 <OOC> Tiasa says, "hit" GAME: Faileh rolls 1d8+4: (8)+4: 12 <OOC> Tiasa says, "dead" GAME: Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round Three - Init 12.
It is now Jolan's turn! Icer2 is next!
Lilyth moves up with the others, and then gets a bit closer. "No you don't!" Her hand glows bright, like it is on fire, and one strong bolt of what has to be fire, bursts from her hand, hitting one of the ice snakes. It seems to melt it quite a bit, but seems to not kill it.
<OOC> Tiasa says, "jolan one at 40'" <OOC> Jolan says, "Move up 30' while drawing my whip, and attacking the remaining one." <OOC> Tiasa says, "ok." GAME: Jolan rolls WhipAtk: aliased to Finesse+2: (18)+9+2: 29 <OOC> Tiasa says, "hi" GAME: Jolan rolls WhipDmg: aliased to 1d3+Dexterity+1: (3)+5+1: 9 <OOC> Tiasa says, "hurts.." GAME: Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round Three - Init 7.
It is now Icer2's turn! Icer1 is next!
<OOC> Jolan says, "Plus 4 more damage for swashbuckler precision."
While the magic scorches one of the snakey ice people things, Faileh closes the gap on them. He hides behind his shield while fighting, but the blade cuts true and eliminates the monster.
<OOC> Tiasa Lnods <OOC> Tiasa says, "it has reach right? I think you get an aoo as it moves closer to you" <OOC> Jolan says, "Whips usually don't threaten, and I don't have the feat that grants threatened area... yet." <OOC> Tiasa says, "okay..." GAME: Tiasa rolls 1d20+7: (2)+7: 9 GAME: Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round Three - Init 3.
It is now Icer1's turn! Abigail is next!
GAME: NEW ROUND!
Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round Four - Init 17.
It is now Abigail's turn! Lilyth is next!
<OOC> Tiasa says, "abigail one at 30' in melee with Jolan"
The remaining icey creature moves up to Jolan after being hit with the whip and tries to hit him, missing.
Jolan follows Faileh, lashing at the remaining ice snake with her whip. "I think you need to /chill out/," she laughs.
<OOC> Abigail says, "Can you load and fire the light crossbow?" <OOC> Jolan says, "Yes, but do you have Precise Shot?" <OOC> Tiasa says, "yes, move action to reload and then fire. but -4 if don't have precise shot" <OOC> Abigail says, "I am just going to reload for now." <OOC> Tiasa says, "okay." GAME: Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round Four - Init 16.
It is now Lilyth's turn! Faileh is next!
<OOC> Tiasa says, "lilyth" <OOC> Tiasa says, "you are 5'" <OOC> Lilyth says, "Then burning hands since they're RIGHT THERE" <OOC> Tiasa says, "okay, will let you move slightly to avoid hitting Jolan"
Abigail reloads after the first shot went fowl. There is a quick frown as she sights in on the creature, but the shot is to tight with her team, so she holds.
<OOC> Lilyth says, "I will do that" GAME: Lilyth rolls 2d4: (7): 7 GAME: Lilyth casts Burning Hands. Caster Level: 4 DC: 16 <OOC> Tiasa says, "really hurts it" GAME: Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round Four - Init 12.
It is now Faileh's turn! Jolan is next!
<OOC> Faileh says, "How far are they from me?" <OOC> Tiasa says, "Faileh you can 5' and get into flanking." <OOC> Faileh will get into flanking and power attack. GAME: Faileh rolls 1d20+7: (20)+7: 27 <OOC> Tiasa says, "threat" GAME: Faileh rolls 1d20+7: (15)+7: 22 <OOC> Tiasa says, "crit" GAME: Faileh rolls 2d8+16: (10)+16: 26 <OOC> Tiasa says, "dead"
Lilyth shifts to make sure she won't hit one of her friends, she shifts and more fire bursts from her hands in a big cone that encompasses the two snakes.
<OOC> Lilyth says, "I have to go unfortunately. :( Stupid work." <OOC> Tiasa says, "well its pretty much wrap up at this point so its okay. thanks for playing."
A growl eminates from the big man when the second creature goes for Jolan. Faileh shows a bit more emotion that his normal tranquil expression. Leaving the other corpse underfoot, he jumps into action and leaves his previous defensive posture. A short leap and the longsword slices through the center of the ice snake person. Breathing heavily he grates his teeth together, "Don't you ever ignore me." to the monster.
Both Ice Elementals have been destroyed. There is nothing else moving around, but there is the cave and the item to be retrieved.
Abigail gets up and dusts herself off. "Is everyone alright?" She asks as she moves forward to use a flask to collect some residue.
"Not much of a problem for as skilled a band of adventurers as we," Jolan says with a grin, flicking some of the ice off of her whip.
Faileh nods and says, "I'm fine." After glancing towards the other members he starts moving towards the cave, "Hopefully there aren't any more." Sword and shield in hand, he is still on the ready.
Abigail looks about, shoulder the crossbow and shrugs, "Well, let's see if we can find this bag. And I assume we know why our employer was so down from the cold. I am right behind you." Cause that has been super helpful so far.
A simple nod is given by Faileh as his concentration is on the path in front of him. As they get closer he puts the sword back in its scabbard and a torch is struck. His shield remains at the ready to protect him.
The cave isn't very deep, so it doesn't take much to find the bag. There is stuff that looks like summoning was done. Maybe the wizard summoned the ice elementals and they got away from him. Either way the return trip is uneventful and the wizard does pay you for your assistance.