Session Start: Sun Nov 21 11:05:26 1999 [11:05] did you read the email I sent? [11:06] Which one? [11:06] the last one - hmm, maybe you didn't cause of the server [11:06] the one with the spoiler warning :) [11:07] Nope, didn't read that one. [11:07] ok [11:07] Want to tell me while we're waiting? [11:07] it had a spoiler as to what the norse party did lately [11:07] do you still want to hear it? [11:07] Ah. Umm... why is it a spoiler? Is it OOC info that I shouldn't have? [11:08] no...just that you may want for Thora to find out herself [11:08] speaking of which, it is likely hora will fidn the party next session [11:08] maybe session after that [11:08] Hmm ... cool. Then there's no problem with you not telling me. [11:08] ok [11:08] ..and I should be back just in time to rejoin. :) [11:09] exactly :) [11:09] although i didn't arrnge this to happen that way [11:09] BTW, when I come back I'll ask for some XP for Thora, since she has done some stuff. [11:09] yes [11:09] hmmm, and favour [11:09] And training ... etc [11:09] yep [11:10] Can wait 'till I get home, though. I'd just lose it if you gave it while I was here. [11:10] ok [11:10] BTW, just how long is Sophie likely to be? [11:10] don't know [11:10] * GM sighs softly. [11:10] I spoke to her at 10:40, and she was just about to leave [11:11] Aiyee! [11:11] I also spoke to her at 9:15 (woke her up) and 10:30 (ditto) [11:11] * GM sighs softly. [11:11] BTW, I'll need to be going AFK on regular intervals, I'd think. Still got one hold-over from being sick. :( [11:11] ahhh [11:12] But my brain's working now. I didn't want to go through this bit without that. [11:12] :) [11:12] maybe I'll take the opportunity to go and get brunch [11:12] Actually, since Sophie's not here I'll get something else ready. [11:12] ok [11:12] OK, I'll check every 5 to 10 mins.. [11:13] from what Sophie said, she was waiting for me last session anyway [11:13] brb [11:19] Sophie is here [11:20] OK, give me 5 minutes. [11:20] ok [11:22] OK [11:23] Will she be ready to go shortly? [11:23] yes [11:26] Umm ... any idea how shortly? [11:27] Ah.. [11:28] I believe Kasin was facing 1 ogre, K/S/V/E having dispatched 5 others the previous round [11:28] Yep. [11:29] init? [11:30] Initiative? [11:30] we stand and face each other... [11:31] Well, it wasn't a you-10, him-1. Have your fast and average attacks. [11:31] it is dead [11:31] I'm not going to bother rolling damage [11:31] Yep. [11:32] after that, she will look around for more targets/at the stairs going up and won [11:33] Roll d20 [11:33] I hope thats good [11:34] Yep, you hear the sound of many feet on the stairs above you. [11:34] remind me, there was big stairs and little stairs, the little ones going up and down, the big going ? [11:35] Up. [11:35] feet on big or little? [11:35] Little (as in human-sized) [11:36] ok, she will move to the base of the mdeium sized stairs [11:36] Fair enough. You see something coming down them towards you. Trolls. [11:36] oh great [11:36] how many? [11:37] approx [11:37] You can see three, but there are obviously more than that. [11:37] she will try and block the bottom of the stairs, but back far enough that Shotan can attack - at the risk of a troll slipping around I guess [11:38] You will definitely risk that, yes. [11:38] oh well, she really needs Shotan for this one [11:38] You move to mostly block the stairs. [11:39] The trolls howl and rush downwards. You can now see 5, and there still may be more. [11:39] * Kasin grits her teeth [11:40] OK, initiative. [11:41] *sigh* [11:42] OK, you may have fast attacks. [11:43] dv? [11:43] or ac? [11:43] 15 [11:43] CE or not? [11:44] Yes. [11:44] dam: 50, 10 [11:46] On the same troll I assume? [11:46] yep [11:48] He dies. [11:48] but not for long [11:49] The stairs are thronged with Trolls. You get medium attacks plus two attacks of opportunity as two try to rush past you on either side. [11:49] AoO - one with each sword on different trolls. [11:51] average: 24, 24, 17 aoo: 44, 9 [11:52] What are those attacks? (ie which ones are Shotan) [11:52] v, s, s, (v, e) [11:54] OK, the first one dies before your AoO with Viv [11:54] The second one is severely wounded, but past you. [11:54] doh [11:56] Kasin's DV: 19, Shotan's DV: 18 [11:56] Yep. Two more rush past you on slow. Any further attacks plus one AoO on each, plush shotan can have one AoO on each too. [11:59] normal hit: 29, right aoo: 40, 24, left aoo: 13, 18 [12:00] OK, the one on the right gets creamed. [12:00] The one to the left is barely standing. [12:01] The next one won't have room to get past and attacks you, as do the two that are past you. [12:02] Kasin gets bitten and clawed for 13 points from the rear flank. [12:03] Shotan gets clawed for 6 from the flank. [12:03] Shotan gets clawed twice and bitten from the front for 23. [12:04] The trolls seem to be working together. Strange. [12:04] hmmm [12:04] many more trolls up the stairs? [12:05] Another two or three behind the one you are facing now. [12:05] BTW, make riding rolls. [12:05] damn [12:05] I burn a CP [12:05] Ouch! [12:05] that was damn close! [12:06] 20+7 still makes :) [12:06] Just as well - don't want to spend another CP! [12:06] yep [12:06] Can't be failing a riding roll now can we? [12:06] Nope. You'd have to accuse the bot of being OOC. [12:07] accuse it of being oout of character comment? [12:07] Out Of Character [12:08] * Kasin shrugs [12:08] Init for next round. [12:08] No comment. :) [12:09] OK, the three around you attack on average. (The one in front steps aside so another one can come up.) [12:10] I'll preroll [12:10] OK [12:11] Kasin takes 8 from the rear. [12:12] Shotan takes 13 from one set of rear attacks. [12:12] right now she would willing have alamark drop a fireball on her [12:12] :) [12:13] Shotan takes 23 from the other troll. [12:13] shotan mod wounded [12:14] ready for my attacks? [12:14] OK Your attacks at the end of average? [12:15] 46, 9 [12:15] On the troll in front, I assume? [12:16] umm, 49 or the right, 9 on the left, if she can [12:16] Would she have decided this _before_ you saw the damage? [12:17] yes, it is important to get rid of the trolls surrounding her. the damage isn't completly atypical either [12:18] OK, the one that stepped to the side goes down. [12:19] The remaining troll in front attacks, stepping sideways so another can move forwards (although the other is still out of reach) [12:19] to S: "I don't think we can win here. Keep trying for a bit anwyay" [12:20] The troll claws and bites at Shotan but misses with all of its attacks. [12:20] Your attacks for end-of-round, slow. [12:21] Note that to attack with Viv on the one stepping to the side you'll have to turn Shotan. [12:21] slow: 26 (F), 24 (F), 23 (F) very slow: 28 (F) [12:23] Turn SHotan? [12:23] no [12:23] I was writing 26 (Right or front) but modified when I read that [12:24] OK, then you'll be attacking the one coming in. He goes down. [12:24] The last one rushes forwards to get hit on very slow, and he's still up. [12:24] how many is there around her amd in front? [12:25] He claws at you for 7 points. [12:26] You have 4 around you currently - on in front, on on the left front flank and two on rear flanks. [12:26] is there many up the stairs? [12:26] You don't see any more trolls on the stairs, although there is a goblin there. [12:26] ok, she will stick around then [12:27] BTW, I will have to head off for lunch shortly. Shall we call a 30min break when I do? [12:27] ok [12:28] main window [12:28] what? Session Close: Sun Nov 21 12:33:05 1999 Session Start: Sun Nov 21 13:33:45 1999 [13:35] I believe Kasin was being munched by trolls [13:35] Yep. How are she and Kasin looking? [13:35] * Kasin grins [13:35] He is looking moderately wounded, kasin is moderate to bad [13:36] OK. Next round, munch them? [13:36] yep [13:37] init: [13:37] I didn't stock up on healing, since we had three priests :( [13:38] I haven't won iniative yet :( [13:38] But you didn't roll a 10? (I didn't see it) [13:38] I'll preroll [13:38] 8 [13:39] try and attack the ones around her, where possible of cours [13:39] OK [13:39] You get your attacks on fast, then. [13:40] dam: 40 (V, in right hand) 20 (E, left hand) [13:41] OK. The one on your right drops. [13:41] cool [13:41] On average, the remaining three attack. [13:41] Kasin takes 14 damage from the rear. [13:41] oww.... [13:42] this is _way_ too close [13:42] Shotan takes 8 poins of damage from the rear. [13:42] is there two left? [13:42] The troll at the front desperately claws and bites at you but you manage to evade all attacks - just. [13:43] don't foeget her protectn from evil, if she hasn't attacked them [13:44] She's attacked all of them! I've been keeping track. [13:45] ok. average? [13:45] There is now one left in front (severely wounded) and two behind. Plus a goblin. [13:45] yes...the goblin... [13:45] Average. [13:45] average: 30 (V), 22 (S), 17 (S) [13:45] no more attacks this round [13:46] Shotan will kick out backwards rather than forwards, since the troll looks badly wounded. [13:46] How well did Shotan hit? [13:46] not very well [13:47] 22 and 17 [13:47] a rear kick from shotan is one attack, doing 3d6+14 [13:47] the front ones are d8+16 [13:47] two x d8+16 that is [13:48] Yep, but there's only one in front and he's attacked _and_ you're likely to kill him in one blow. [13:48] ok [13:48] I'll use the first attack, which will hit. (Roll for damage) [13:48] he hit DV 25 and 26 [13:48] You down the guy in front. [13:48] 26 [13:49] OK, the one behind goes down too. [13:49] damage 26 that is [13:49] so..one left? [13:49] pluys the g? [13:49] Yep. You whirl to face him and he starts backing off rapidly. [13:50] "shotan, keep it and the downed ones busy, i'll set fire to the downed ones" [13:50] so then tries to do so [13:50] "Viv, keep an eye on the goblin" [13:51] Viv: The goblin has pulled something out. Looks like a flask! [13:51] she will obviously dismuont to do so [13:51] * Kasin shrugs [13:51] heads towards the goblin [13:51] Viv: And another one. [13:52] The goblin is backing up the stairs, slowly. A flask in each hand. [13:52] stuff it then, get the downed trolls [13:53] When you stop advancing, the goblin stop retreating. [13:53] oh well, the trolls first [13:54] OK, so what are you going to do to the trolls? [13:55] try and set fire to them [13:55] With what? [13:55] unfortunately, no oil :( [13:55] OUCH! [13:55] how is SHotan doing? [13:56] Roll init for Shotan. [13:56] heh heh heh [13:56] if shotan is busy, Kasin will keep trolls down [13:56] Some of them don't seem to be regenerating. [13:57] None of them look near rising. [13:57] ok [13:58] Ksain will try and light some of the paper and bandages she carries, ready for when Shotan comes back with the cloth in his saddlebags :) [13:59] OK, you ready your things. Shotan will come back, having pounded the last troll. [13:59] Viv: Look out! [14:00] whirl arou8nd, ready to dodge or dive for cover [14:01] A bottle flies towards you - landing relatively near you. [14:02] get away from it [14:02] Save vs Spell [14:02] (it explodes in a burst of cold) [14:03] make easily [14:03] Take 10 points of cold damage. [14:03] A whirl of ice forms for a moment, bringing with it biting cold. [14:03] thats it, she is getting her bow [14:03] The goblin readies his other flask. [14:05] she goes for her bow - asuming the stairs are such that Shotan can't get up them easily [14:05] He can't get up them easily at all, no. [14:05] ok [14:06] I'd throw the lunch knife, but it might survive and run off with it [14:06] OK, next round you pull out your bow. The goblin will try to throw. [14:06] she is going to get ehr bow off shotan, and fire at the goblin [14:06] The arrows are on Shotan as well? [14:06] yes [14:06] 5 on av [14:07] OK, then it will definitely throw before you fire - unless a 1 or 10 happens. [14:08] You grab the bow and an arrow and turn, just in time to see the bottle fly towards you. [14:09] * Kasin sighs [14:09] It strikes you high in the chest. [14:09] * Kasin ducks [14:09] Save [14:09] make by heaps [14:09] by 13 in fact [14:10] You are not currently touching Shotan, so save for him as well. [14:11] fails [14:11] OK, Shotan takes 3 point of damage, Kasin takes 11. [14:12] *twang* [14:12] (assuming) [14:12] DV 21 [14:12] which I assume hits [14:12] Goblin: (turning to run) Aargh! [14:13] 9 damage [14:13] The goblin dies, an arrow coming out of it's side. [14:14] hah! *wince* [14:14] she is critically wounded [14:14] * Kasin looks around for trolls regenerating [14:14] You notice that a large number of trolls have been wounded by the icy blasts - but most of them are also now soaked. [14:15] yeah, great [14:15] Shotan: This isn't good! [14:15] you said it [14:15] Viv: Now if I was a flamebrand... [14:16] * Kasin starts moving trolls closer together [14:16] Don't look at me, I'm not high in Morns favour at the moment [14:16] It's nasty work and will take you some time to pile them up. [14:16] oh well [14:16] Viv: (sulks for a moment then cheers up) Hey, after this escapade you might well be. [14:17] she has one spell which will damage them - AoE 3' [14:17] What is that? [14:18] produce light [14:18] damages evil creatures, so... [14:19] *nod* [14:19] tell me when [14:20] It will be a little while ... kill ... umm ... doing Alamark. [14:20] ok [14:22] Might want to do something else. This may take a few minutes.... [14:23] I am [14:33] I'll get Sophie to tell me when you are ready Session Close: Sun Nov 21 14:33:12 1999 Session Start: Sun Nov 21 14:41:14 1999 [14:41] Back? [14:41] yep [14:41] so she piles the bodies up, and casts her spell? [14:42] As she's piling the bodies up she hears the sound of footsteps coming from up the stairs. Sounds like a single set of very large footsteps. [14:42] great. just great [14:43] mounts Shotan [14:43] to S "We have to get rid of the regenerating trolls, else the others might be overrun by trolls in the open" [14:43] The trolls twitch, but none rise yet. Shotan stomps a few. [14:44] The footsteps stop near the large stairs. [14:44] move over to the staircase [14:44] to V (quietly) "get ready to telport out, if need be" [14:44] You look up the stairs? [14:44] yep [14:45] There is a giant up there. It has a club over one shoulder and a boulder in the other hand, which is hanging by it's side. [14:46] charge [14:46] player whimpers [14:46] The giant looks at you, then suddenly realises that you are charging straight towards it. [14:47] It drops its boulder and grabs its club with both hands. [14:47] oh know - batter up! [14:47] Viv: For the glory of Morn! [14:47] Death to evil! [14:48] A voice ring out from above: Stop the attack! [14:48] it came up the stairs didn't it? [14:48] The giant looks confused and starts to lower it's club. [14:48] slow down, looking over her shoulder [14:49] No, it is at the top of the stairs, you are charging up the stairs. [14:49] You hear alamark's voice (main window) [14:50] * Kasin relies on Shotan to keep the other giant in view [14:54] * Kasin wonders (mentally) why she should care. [14:55] * Kasin is thinking the ogres and goblins deserve to be eliminated anyway [14:56] to V, quietly, "Is that goblin?" [14:57] V: Yes. [14:57] (quietly) what did they say? [14:57] V: He said that some of the others are squashed. The big giant told him to keep the others alive. [15:03] The ogres, goblins and the smaller giant are what you'd expect. All evil. [15:03] The big giant is evil, about near the murderer level. Slightly higher. [15:03] and BG? [15:03] hmmm [15:06] In other words the smaller giant and ogres are more evil. [15:06] ok [15:06] * Kasin gnashes her teeth [15:09] what a waste of a good fight [15:10] Shotan: Definitely. [15:11] (Mind you, you still get the XP.) [15:11] yeah, but thats not the point - the point is to kill evil - from Kasin's POV. Temporarily defeating them isn't the same. [15:11] Of course, the player is happy with the xp - esp with hit dice! [15:11] Yep. To both. [15:14] is feeling paranoid [15:22] is feeling more paranoid [15:31] great. Now it's politics again. [15:32] what ever happened to those nice battles, no politics, just us and the bad guys [15:32] Is this to me or to Shotan? [15:32] (That isn't a player thought BTW, I'm enjoying it) [15:32] to shotan [15:32] :) [15:33] Shotan: The bad guys are getting more complicated. [15:33] so are we, too [15:33] Shotan: That's the truth. [15:34] the pain of command, either military or political, seems the same. Especially when it is both at the same time. [15:34] Shotan: I'm glad it's not me. [15:35] really? [15:35] Shotan: Oh yeah. You do the decisions, and I just get the good part. And lots of grooming. [15:35] Shotan: Frankly, why would anyone want to be human? [15:36] don't remind me [15:37] since I can't be a horse, I have to make the best of it [15:37] or should I say, the "beast" of it? [15:37] Shotan: Well, I'm glad I've got you anwyay. [15:37] Shotan (mental laugh) [15:38] so I am [15:40] OK [15:44] no [15:47] to BG: What does this sword do?, and whatcan we exdpect if we accept [15:48] The sword kills things. Well [15:48] what do you know about it? [15:48] that is no answer at all, and you know it [15:49] It is called "Death". It is supposed to be able to kill very well. That is all I know of it, save a description. [15:50] BG waits. [15:50] what does it look like then? [15:50] BG There is no need for me to describe it unless you are actually going to get it for me. Are you? [15:51] perhaps [15:51] BG Then I'll tell you when you make up your mind. [15:52] I will speak to the others [16:02] to S: well, Almark is certainly keeping thinmgs close to his chest [16:02] S: Definitely! [16:03] how many people can Shotan astrally transport? the DMG description for (black) horse has rider and equipment [16:04] Umm ... what did I say? [16:05] you haven't, as far as I recall [16:05] hmm, actually, no [16:05] Shotan could transport a group of people in FA/Unity [16:05] Yes, he could. [16:06] what about here? [16:09] Going Astral I presume? [16:10] ie you are talking about.... [16:10] yes [16:10] I don't recall you going Astral here with more than one person. In FA/Unity, all "spirits" can take other people into the Astral. [16:11] ok [16:12] BG: Well? [16:12] to BG: will you let us take the bodies of our companions? [16:12] You may have them when you return with the sword. [16:13] * Kasin shakes her head [16:14] if you could get the sword yourself, you would [16:14] you can't [16:14] correct? [16:15] It would be annoying to try. The tunnels are rather small. [16:16] you can't [16:16] And this helps you how? [16:16] basically, you are presenbting us with the opportunity to arm you with a powerful weapon [16:16] this is not a good offer [16:17] I am giving you your lives, allowing you to keep your things, returning your fallen companions, and forgiving the attack. [16:18] we can't really lose, our items wouldn't stay with you anwyay, we can get our fallen companions ourselves, and you can't attack us. However, the continue the battle would cost too many lives on both sides [16:18]