[whiz-games] PerrySimm says, "Log on."

Whizzard says, "Say all IC stuff here. Whisper anything private to me."

Whizzard says, "OOC game-related questions and such go to #whiz-games."

Whizzard says, "OOC random noise goes to #peanut-gallery."

Justice says (to Whizzard), "I suggest #crows-nest for that"

Glim says, "we could borrow #crows-nest"

Whizzard says, "Ok, #crows-nest then."

Tog says, "true."

Glim says, "they're hardly using it"

[Crows-Nest] Molley has joined the channel.

[Crows-Nest] Tog says, "awwk"

Whizzard asks, "Ok, that handles character questions. Next up, are there another other questions before we begin?"

Whizzard says, "any other, too."

Tog asks, "We're supposed to have starting equipment?"

[whiz-games] schep asks, "are these characters going to introduce themselves at the start of RP?"

Whizzard says (to tog), "Figure on a weapon, armor, some misc stuff."

Tog says, "Ok."

Tog says, "I'm good, then."

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Figure on the descriptions starting in a min or two."

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "makes coffee"

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "er, whatever"

Whizzard asks, "Ok. So, is that all the questions?"

leonlin says, "I'm okay."

Whizzard says, "All righty. We'll begin with physical descriptions real quick."

Whizzard asks, "Ven?"

Whizzard says, "(feel free to cut n' paste the descriptions on your mud character, if applicable)"

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Ven says, "'A little guy, not much more than five foot and a half, and a bit on the chubby side at that. He's not too old, really: maybe eighteen or nineteen. His auburn hair grows long and shades his eyes. If you look at his hands, you'll notice that he has long fingers.'"

Whizzard asks, "He's a towner, right?"

Ven says, "Right."

Whizzard asks, "Ok. Tog?"

Graaz says, "'A tall gnoll in beat-up leather armor. Scruffy and unkempt, even for a gnoll."

Graaz says, "ARG, sorry Tog"

Whizzard says, "Will the real Tog please stand up? :)"

Tog says, "Minotaur, abit over seven foot, with a single distinguishing scar across the arm."

[Crows-Nest] Glim says, "only one scar? not much of a minotaur"

Whizzard asks, "Ok. Turtle?"

Turtle is a tall, stocky caver, with a friendly smile and a short sword at his side. He is dressed like a seasoned traveller who knows how to travel light.

[Crows-Nest] Tog says, "Well, he's got armor, man"

[Crows-Nest] Tog says, "You haven't seen all the rest of 'em yet"

[Crows-Nest] Glim says, "silly thing"

[Crows-Nest] Glim asks, "who needs armor?"

Whizzard asks, "Glim?"

[Crows-Nest] schep says, "that's the only distinguishing scar. It's really big"

Glim is a normal sized man, except for being made entirely of stone. He's wearing a simple hooded smock which seems to be his only posession.

[Crows-Nest] Glim says, "s/man/person/, but hey"

Whizzard says, "Ok, we covered Graaz already. Leon, describe your character and give us his name."

leonlin says, "I am Blundarr the Barbarian of Clan Ironwood. A short, stout Wanderer,"

Chiara has arrived.

Whizzard says, "Ok, last but not least, Molley."

leonlin says, "I am Blundarr the Barbarian of Clan Ironwood. I'm a short, stout Wanderer with gray beard and somewhat grayish skin. Looks as leathery as his armor."

Whizzard pokes Molley.

Molley says, "Kisst-Haa is a serpentine humanoid, clad in studded leather and carrying a large mace, with a holy symbol of the goddess Dawn on a leather thong around his neck. Seems to have a fairly placid demeanor, though his teeth are long and sharp."

[Crows-Nest] Graaz has joined the channel.

[Crows-Nest] Whizzard asks, "How can I mute login/logoff announcements?"

[Crows-Nest] Glim says, "there's an @oset for that"

[Crows-Nest] Glim says, "muteconn, I think"

[Crows-Nest] jwalrus says, "@oset muteconn, @oset mutedisc"

[Crows-Nest] Glim says, "@oset muteconn"

[Crows-Nest] Glim says, "@oset mutedisc, as well"

[Crows-Nest] Whizzard says, "Cool. Got it."

Whizzard says, "Ok. That's everyone. Now, a very brief refresher on Mareilon."

Whizzard says, "300 years ago, the gods of Mareilon decided to end the world."

Whizzard says, "They tried to send the moon crashing into the planet."

[Crows-Nest] Justice says, "_Crash of Moons_ is one of my favourite 50s movies"

Whizzard says, "However, the mages of the world united to cast a spell to save the world."

Whizzard says, "They were betrayed, and their source of magic destroyed."

Whizzard says, "In desperation, their leader sought out a new source of power - the faery."

Whizzard says, "It wasn't enough, even though the mages threw their own life force into the spell as well. But some of the world was saved."

Whizzard says, "The survivors turned away from their old gods, calling them the "dead gods" and revering the memory of the mages who had saved the world."

Whizzard says, "The dead gods, angered at the failure of their plans, but weakened by their loss of followers, created the undead to finish destroying the world."

Whizzard says, "Since then, the races of Mareilon have forged an alliance, putting aside their differences and coming to live inside cities protected by enormous circles of protection."

Whizzard says, "The undead killed all the pack animals early on, so the only transport between cities is walking."

Whizzard says, "Often, 'caravans' of people will journey from one city to the next at a near run, racing against sundown, for the undead only come out at night."

Whizzard says, "On this particular day, you have all joined up with such a caravan, journeying from the city of Haven to the capital, Forge."

Whizzard says, "Your route takes you through some perilous mountainside trails, however, and our progress slows, in spite of your hurry."

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Whizzard says, "The hired guards lead the way, among them a weathered nightstalker named Justice. They are led by Finias, a marathon who has been growing more nervous as nightfall approaches."

Justice remains ever watchful.

Whizzard says, "In the middle of the caravan are the merchants who hired the guards, led by a rich towner named Garas."

Whizzard says, "Finally, you and your travelling companions are bringing up the rear."

Whizzard says, "You have not spoken much to each other, save to make the travel arrangements, and have been saving your breath on the trip itself."

Tog trudges.

Whizzard says, "But as the sun passes the midday mark, disaster strikes."

leonlin looks behind himself

Graaz sniffs the breeze

Turtle has been looking impatient with the slow pace.

Whizzard says, "With a roar, several large boulders fall down the side of the cliff, striking the middle of the caravan."

Justice whips around.

Graaz exclaims, "hrr!"

Blundarr leaps out of the way.

Molley says, "I rush forward to see who's been injured"

Tog grunts.

Glim leans against the cliff.

Graaz asks, "does anyone need healing? is everyone all right?"

Ven tries to jump back, away from danger.

Turtle back-pedals and looks up.

Blundarr asks, "What happened?"

Whizzard says, "Time seems to slow as the merchants are crushed beneath the boulders and an entire section of the path collapses down the hill, leaving a 15-foot wide gap."

[whiz-games] Justice asks, "so I'm on the other side of the gap?"

Blundarr loooks for survivors.

Whizzard says, "The guards pause and come back to inspect the damage. Everyone seems numbed by the sudden tragedy."

[whiz-games] Graaz asks, "should we indicate our prepped spells?"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Justice: Right."

Tog grunts privately, "Serves 'em right for being so slow."

Glim looks down the gap. "How deep does that look?"

Graaz whimpers

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "If you like. I won't sweat it."

Justice takes a running jump across the gap

Whizzard says, "He clears the gap easily."

Ven looks relieved not to have been in that part of the caravan.

Glim pulls out his 20' chain.

Graaz peers up the cliff

Blundarr also decides to join his companions across the gap.

Justice asks, "Everyone OK here?"

Glim says, "You all can get across, at least"

Whizzard says, "Looking down, you see a pile of rubble over 100' down."

Blundarr says, "I'm fine."

Whizzard says, "However, Garas, the wanderer, is clinging to a ledge only 30' down."

Kisst-Haa eyes the gap warily, looking doubtful about his ability to jump across

Glim asks, "anyone else have a chain or some rope?"

Turtle removes his rope from his backpack

Whizzard says, "Finias looks at the damage, and shakes his head."

Blundarr says, "Blundarr also remembers his rope."

Justice's eyes don't cease flicking around, watching the landscape

Ven says, "I have a rope in my pack."

Glim takes Tutle's rope, attaches it to his chain, and lowers it to Garas

Blundarr asks, "We can tie our ropes together, perhaps?"

(From Whizzard) Finias says, "There's no time for this nonsense. They're dead. Let's get out of here."

Kisst-Haa exclaims, "We can't just leave without searching for survivors!"

Blundarr exclaims, "We have to save Garas!"

Turtle helps Glim anchor the rope.

Tog is spinning his head and seems to be inspecting the air for something.

Blundarr asks, "Need more rope?"

Glim says (to Turtle), "I can hold this fine. Help him up, tho."

Whizzard says, "Finias says, "Do what you want, but it's getting late. We're going.""

Graaz helps pull

Whizzard says, "The guards take off down the path at a trot."

Glim hauls on the chain without any apparent effort.

Kisst-Haa scans the wreckage for signs of life.

Graaz exclaims, "hrr! wait!"

Turtle asks, "er -- you're going to leave us here? guys?"

Turtle mutters "Frickin' unprofessional --"

Tog eyes the guards.

Ven follows the guards.

Justice exclaims (at finias), "Stay here, you coward!"

Graaz asks, "how will we cross it? How will the Alluran leap that?"

Glim says (to Graaz), "I won't"

Glim says, "The rest of you go."

Glim says, "maybe I can go down and around..."

Graaz asks, "can anyone climb the face to anchor rope?"

Blundarr says, "Maybe I can tie my rope to me and carry you over..."

Whizzard says, "Finias makes the universal sign for contempt as they round the corner out of sight."

[whiz-games] Turtle asks, "are we closer to the destination or our starting-point?"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "You're about 1/2 way."

Justice mutters something about Finias' mother.

Tog grunts "They are weaklings. Let them go."

Graaz exclaims, "yellowlegs!"

Kisst-Haa hisses derisively at the guards' vanishing backsides.

Justice says, "I stay with you"

[whiz-games] Blundarr asks, "I'm a bit confused. Who's on what side of the chasm?"

Graaz peers down into the rubble looking for movement

[whiz-games] Turtle says, "I think we're all on this side, the leaving people on the other"

[whiz-games] Glim says, "we're on the wrong side"

[whiz-games] Ven asks, "I was about to wonder that too. Do we need to jump to follow the guards?"

Whizzard says, "Ok, just to clarify, I'm assuming you're all on the side of the chasm opposite the guards."

Justice says, "Not like the cowards. Us nightstalkers have a sense of duty, unlike those sons of horses."

[whiz-games] Turtle says, "and we're lowering a rope for the guy in the chasm, assuming he's on our side"

[whiz-games] Glim asks, "is the guy up out of the gap yet?"

Blundarr asks, "I've done some climbing. Perhaps I could climb across the chasm, then anchor a rope?"

[Crows-Nest] Justice exclaims, "i'll toss Glim across the chasm!"

Whizzard says, "Justice is the only one who has leapt across. Your rope reaches Garas, and he grabs on."

[Crows-Nest] Glim says, "no you fucking won't"

[Crows-Nest] Justice says, "WATCH ME"

[Crows-Nest] Turtle says, "hee hee"

Glim hauls up Garas

Turtle helps Glim pull.

[Crows-Nest] Glim says, "I weigh 400 pounds"

[Crows-Nest] Tog says, "Hee hee"

[Crows-Nest] Justice says, "damn"

[Crows-Nest] schep says, "NOBODY TOSSES A GOLEM"

Graaz asks (of Garas), "are you all right?"

Whizzard says, "Ok, your stone muscles lift him easily."

[Crows-Nest] Ven says, "Hee."

Blundarr watches for undead.

[Crows-Nest] Turtle exclaims, "yay!"

Glim doesn't really need the help, but he lets Turtle anyway.

[Crows-Nest] Justice says, "for entirely different reasons"

Whizzard says, "He seems dazed and hurt, and one of his legs looks bad."

[Crows-Nest] Glim says (to turtle), "19 str, dude. but thanks"

Kisst-Haa moves forward to examine the injured man.

[Crows-Nest] Justice says, "I refer you to my @doing"

[Crows-Nest] Turtle says, "hee hee"

Turtle retrieves his rope and puts it away in his pack.

Graaz prepares to administer Cure Light Wounds if needed

[Crows-Nest] Glim says, "ha"

[Crows-Nest] Kisst-Haa asks, "How bad does he look?"

Glim asks, "What was back on this trail? Does anyone have a map?"

Whizzard says, "He's bleeding fairly heavily, and it looks like even magic won't help that leg recover completely."

[whiz-games] Tog asks, "The dice work in here, right?"

[whiz-games] Turtle says, "yes"

Graaz says, "rest easy."

Graaz casts the spell

Tog rolls 1 20-sided die: 15 | 15

Whizzard says, "Ok, his wounds close, but his leg is twisted unnaturally."

Graaz rolls 1 8-sided die: 6 | 6

Graaz wheezes a sigh

[whiz-games] Ven says, "In fact, the can theoretically now add/subtract bonuses (e.g. '1d20+2')."

[Crows-Nest] Kisst-Haa asks, "Can I attempt a heal check to assist?"

Graaz says, "you need better healing. We must go on."

Turtle says, "he's not going to be able to walk -- we'll have to carry him"

Turtle says, "which means we'll never make it back to the city today"

Blundarr asks, "can we rig a stretcher?"

Blundarr looks for branches.

Justice says, "We must go on."

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Tog: You notice some rope near one side, as though some sort of tripwire set off the avalanche."

Glim says, "I can carry him."

Tog glances over to one side.

Tog asks, "Anyone know something about traps?"

Justice asks (of Glim), "But how will you get across the chasm?"

Graaz says, "hrr, no"

Turtle says (to Justice), "we'll have to turn back"

Glim says (to Justice), "Er, right."

Whizzard says, "You are half way to Forge. Either way you go will take just as long, not counting the chasm."

Ven asks (of Tog), "Hrm?"

Graaz asks, "can we lower hin with ropes and raise him up the other side?"

Tog points at the bit where the rope is

Glim says (to Graaz), "I'm a bit big for that"

Graaz says, "hrr."

Glim says, "Unless you meant Garal"

Graaz says, "then we must go back,"

Ven looks at the rope.

Kisst-Haa exclaims, "We had bessst be on guard, thiss was no accident!"

Graaz says, "there's treachery to report"

Blundarr looks at the rope.

Tog grunt, "We might as well go back, it's just as long except we don't have a chasm to go over."

Graaz looks at the rope, and sniffs at it out of habit

Ven rolls 1 20-sided die: 13 | 13 + 5 = 18

Blundarr says, "I agree with Tog. We can't tarry here."

Blundarr asks, "But what of the others?"

Justice says, "As you wish."

Turtle says, "we should try and make it part of the way back, and find a place to stay for the night"

Turtle says, "and then try and make it the rest of the way tomorrow"

Kisst-Haa says, "I do not relish the thought of being outside at night..."

Ven asks (of Turtle), "What's wrong with trying to make it all the way back?"

Graaz shivers

Tog grunts and starts walking.

Blundarr asks, "Are there any caves we might be able to find?"

[whiz-games] Glim asks, "did we decide to rig a stretcher?"

[whiz-games] Blundarr says, "I don't think we did that."

Turtle says (to Ven), "take too long, if we're going to carry him"

Tog says, "Less talk. More action. I scout ahead."

Justice says, "I know of some ruins near here."

Justice says, "We could shelter there."

Blundarr asks, "What sort of ruins are they?"

Ven says (to Turtle), "Hmph."

[whiz-games] Turtle says, "(oh, *that* sounds safe)"

Blundarr exclaims, "Not haunted ones, I hope!"

[Crows-Nest] Glim asks (of Justice), "where there just happens to be an ancient treasure?"

[Crows-Nest] Justice says, "don't ask me"

Turtle says, "if there's three walls and a roof, that's better than we can expect most places"

Turtle asks, "how far are they?"

Justice says, "Another guard once told me he spent the night there in safety"

[Crows-Nest] RogerCarbol says, "(Is this still the kibbitzing channel?)"

[Crows-Nest] Ven says, "(Yes)"

Blundarr asks, "He didn't see anything unusual?"

[Crows-Nest] RogerCarbol says, "(Oh. Kinda looked like real gameplay.)"

Tog rolls 1 20-sided die: 8 | 8

Justice says, "The undead avoid the ruins, he said."

Justice says, "It's about two hours from here"

Justice says, "A little more with the injured."

Blundarr says, "Hopefully that's not because there's something worse there."

Kisst-Haa says, "Why would the undead avoid the ruins? That is worth investigation on its own."

Turtle says, "let's talk as we walk"

Turtle looks around.

Blundarr exclaims, "True. Perhaps there are ancient artifacts of protection!"

Kisst-Haa says, "Perhaps there is a power of light to be found there."

Justice says (to Blundarr), "then surely the guard wouldn't have survived"

Turtle asks (of Glim), "can you carry him?"

Graaz says, "Tog, come back please"

Glim picks up Garal and starts walking.

Tog says, "You see Tog trudging towards you back around the bend."

Tog says, "No ambush. All clear."

Kisst-Haa mutters a brief prayer and begins following Glim.

Blundarr asks, "What's our marching order?"

Turtle makes a last glance around to see if there's anything useful left from the caravan, and then keeps going.

Justice says, "I shall lead the way, of course"

Graaz loosens up the longbow and starts moving

Turtle says, "I'll be in back"

Blundarr joins the party.

Blundarr I can take the forward position.

Ven shambles somewhere toward the middle of the group.

Justice leads the way, then.

Tog is near the front but more or less ignoring any particular group configuration

Blundarr protects the flanks

Kisst-Haa will end up near the middle or the back, as he moves slowly

Turtle tries to get everyone to move faster, giving occasional glances behind.

Graaz keeps an eye on the trail behind

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa asks, "We know we are safe from undead until nightfall, correct?"

Ven mutters, "...could move faster without this stupid pack..." under his breath.

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Usually."

Blundarr looks worriedly at the sky.

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa asks, "So there is some chance that they could attack during the daylight hours?"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "There's the occasional daywalker, but they're pretty rare."

[whiz-games] Ven says, "But not from wolves or coyotes or whatever."

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jwalrus has connected.

Justice leads on as quickly as the cicrumstance permits.

[whiz-games] Blundarr asks, "We're hugging a mountainside, correct?"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Right."

[whiz-games] Turtle says, "I assume there are also goblins and stuff around, but maybe not"

Kisst-Haa moves as quickly as possible, clasping his holy symbol and frowning in concentration as he walks.

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "The goblinoids have been mostly wiped out."

[whiz-games] Glim asks, "how heavy is this guy?"

Blundarr checks below while keeping up with the party.

[whiz-games] Ven says, "He's not heavy; he's Blundarr's brother."

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "The few that remain are held in undead feeding camps."

[whiz-games] Turtle says, "eew"

[whiz-games] Turtle asks, "so are there no evil non-animal non-undead things out there?"

[whiz-games] Turtle says, "(famous last words)"

[whiz-games] Justice says, "gigantic snakes, dragons, harpyies, .."

Graaz peers uphill for more deadfalls

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Never said that."

[whiz-games] Blundarr asks, "What time is it now?"

[whiz-games] Ven says, "Probably anything not susceptible to religion would be mostly left alone by the undead."

Whizzard says, "You make your way back down the trail for about an hour, with Garas occasionally muttering something in his fevered sleep."

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa asks, "Does Garas look like he requires additional magical healing?"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "There's nothing more you can do for him. It requires stronger spells."

[whiz-games] Glim says, "save it, we'll need it later"

Tog rolls 1 20-sided die: 13 | 13

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "In game terms, he has a lasting wound, which is harder to heal."

[whiz-games] Turtle says, "we may have to kill him for food anyway"

Tog grunts as he continously scans the area.

[whiz-games] Tog says, "Hee hee"

[whiz-games] Ven says, "But don't tell Glim, or he might not think he's worth carrying."

Blundarr makes sure nothing will attack from below.

Tog stops.

[whiz-games] Glim says, "hey"

[whiz-games] Glim says, "you're right"

Tog looks up.

Blundarr asks, "What's up?"

Glim stops

Kisst-Haa asks, "Is there something up ahead?"

Graaz nocks an arrow

Blundarr readies his journeystick.

Ven looks around.

Justice glances around suspiciously. "What is it?"

Whizzard says, "Abruptly, a huge wolf leaps off a higher ledge at Tog."

Blundarr looks behind himself.

Tog growls.

Kisst-Haa reaches for the heavy mace that hangs at his side

[whiz-games] Blundarr asks, "Do we roll initiative?"

Ven drops his pack.

Glim sets down garal and heads for the wolf.

Turtle slips a bullet into his sling.

Whizzard says (to tog), "You are not surprised. Everyone else make a Spot check, DC 16."

Kisst-Haa rolls 1 20-sided die: 5 | 5

Turtle rolls 1 20-sided die: 4 | 4 + 5 = 9

Blundarr rolls 1 20-sided die: 1 | 1

Ven rolls 1 20-sided die: 9 | 9 + 3 = 12

[whiz-games] Glim asks, "er, what's a Spot check?"

[whiz-games] Blundarr says, "Don't think I made it."

Graaz rolls 20-sided dice: 19 | 19 + 4 = 23

[whiz-games] Turtle says, "1d20 + your spot skill + your wisdom bonus"

[whiz-games] Blundarr says, "d20, plus Spot ranks plus wis bonus."

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "Drat, +6 spot and I still missed it"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Roll d20 and add your Spot skill, or Wis modifier if you don't have it."

Glim rolls 1 20-sided die: 14 | 14 + 1 = 15

Graaz makes ready to put an arrow in it

Whizzard asks, "Ok, who is not surprised?"

Graaz raises paw

Tog says, "Tha'd be Tog and Graaz."

Whizzard says, "Ok, each of you roll initiative."

Justice rolls 1 20-sided die: 15 | 15

Graaz rolls 20-sided dice: 17 | 17

Tog rolls 1 20-sided die: 8 | 8 + 1 = 9

Blundarr rolls 1 20-sided die: 9 | 9 + 1 = 10

Whizzard asks, "Ok, totals?"

Justice draws his weapon.

Graaz says, "17"

Blundarr says, "10"

Tog says, "9"

[whiz-games] Blundarr asks, "Oops, I can't roll initiative yet, can I?"

[whiz-games] Tog says, "Yeah, you were surprised"

[whiz-games] Blundarr says, "Sorry, got a bit confused."

[whiz-games] Blundarr asks, "Can I save the value for later?"

[whiz-games] Glim says, "we get eaten a little bit first"

[whiz-games] Ven says, "For those who don't know, you can roll '1d20+1' or whatever to add in your bonus."

[whiz-games] Glim says, "well, y'all get eaten a little bit first"

Whizzard says, "Ok. So, first, graaz, you get to attack."

[whiz-games] Lionheart asks, "Oh, am I missing the Mareilon thing?"

Graaz says, "shoot an arrow at it"

Graaz rolls 1 20-sided die: 19 | 19 + 1 = 20

Whizzard says, "Ok. It's in hand to hand with Tog, so you have a minus 4."

[whiz-games] Glim says (to graaz), "nice"

[Crows-Nest] Justice asks, "which it do you mean, the lion or the lion?"

Graaz exclaims, "arr!"

[whiz-games] Turtle says, "woo crit"

Tog says, "Still a hit though"

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "nice shot"

[whiz-games] Glim asks, "thought a crit was only a natural 20?"

[whiz-games] Graaz quick looks up arrow dam

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "1d8, crit 20/x3 I think"

[whiz-games] Turtle says, "some weapons do a crit on a wider range"

[whiz-games] Turtle says, "oops, guess not this one, though"

Graaz rolls 1 8-sided die: 7 | 7

[whiz-games] Glim says, "sure, but not a bow"

Whizzard says, "Ok, you do 7 damage. It hits the beast in a shoulder."

[whiz-games] Tog says, "Yes, my greataxe does criticals on 19"

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "It shouldn't, it is a x3 crit weapon"

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "most weapons are either 19-20/x2 or 20/x3"

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "But hey, I won't complain as long as you don't hit me with it =)"

[whiz-games] Glim asks, "what's unarmed? do I get crits unarmed?"

Graaz says, "okay next action I'll try to step so I CAN FLANK IT"

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "oops capslock"

Whizzard says, "Crunch! The beast tears into your hip, Tog. You take 10 damage."

[whiz-games] Turtle says, "well, anyone who's curious can look it up: http://www.opengamingfoundation.org/srd/srdequipmenti.html"

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "UNarmed is 20/x2"

[whiz-games] Glim says, "thanks"

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "yes, x2 on 20"

Tog grunts and falls over

[whiz-games] Glim says, "sigh"

[whiz-games] Turtle says, "ten? jeezus"

[whiz-games] Glim says (to tog), "also, argh"

Blundarr asks, "Tog, you okay?"

Whizzard says, "The monster looks up at the rest of you and licks Tog's blood off its snarling lips."

[whiz-games] Glim says (to Kisst), "told you we'd need more healing magic"

Tog is too unconscious to respond

Graaz snarls back

[whiz-games] Turtle says, "clearly we shouldn't have wasted a spell on the NPC"

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "Glim how right you were"

[whiz-games] Lionheart asks, "Oh, this is the Mareilon thing. Dang. Too late for me to get in on it?"

Graaz will cast Flare on it next turn if he can

Whizzard says, "Ok, Tog would attack, but instead he lies there."

[whiz-games] Tog says, "1d10 is abit heavy for a level 1 character fight"

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "Don't worry Tog, we'll have you back in action in no time"

Whizzard says, "Ok, its next round. Two more wolves charge around the corner, and the 3rd advances towards the party."

[whiz-games] Turtle says, "aiee"

[whiz-games] Tog says, "Yeah, but it's gonna much most people in one hit"

Whizzard says, "Everyone who hasn't rolled init, do so."

Justice is fighting along with the party, but has no idea what he's doing.

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "doh..."

[whiz-games] Turtle says, "only if it hits them"

Turtle rolls 1 10-sided die: 8 | 8 + 2 = 10

[whiz-games] Blundarr asks, "Should I roll again?"

Glim rolls 1 20-sided die: 12 | 12 + 1 = 13

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Yeah"

Blundarr rolls 1 20-sided die: 3 | 3 + 1 = 4

Kisst-Haa rolls 1 20-sided die: 5 | 5 + 0 = 5

[whiz-games] Ven asks, "Is my init with or without encumbrance penalty?"

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "DOH, worse than my 6 spot check"

[whiz-games] Blundarr says, "I'm a bit slow on the draw here myself."

[whiz-games] Glim says (to kisst), "good, you can go last and heal us all up :)"

[whiz-games] Ven asks, "Or did I get to drop my stuff for free, before rolling it?"

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "I don't think carrying a load affects initiative"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "You can drop stuff for free."

Ven rolls 1 20-sided die: 17 | 17 + 3 = 20

[whiz-games] Blundarr says, "My init is 4"

[whiz-games] Turtle asks, "what's the wolves' AC?"

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "Just your speed and armor check"

Whizzard says, "Justice, the two wolves are in front of you, and the 3rd is behind you. Closest to the 3rd wolf is Blundarr and Ven, then Graaz."

[whiz-games] Justice says, "of course I read that as "the wolves' 4C""

Whizzard says, "The rest can't get close enough for melee yet."

Justice whacks a wolf with his weapon.

[whiz-games] Graaz asks, "how wide is this path?"

Whizzard says, "Ok, Justice splits open the skull of one with his brokeblade. It drops with a yelp."

[whiz-games] Glim asks (of justice), "what was your init?"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "About 5' wide."

[whiz-games] Justice says, "I have no stats, I'm a mere NPC"

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "eep"

[whiz-games] Ven asks, "Am I adjacent to the wolf, or just close enough I could run up to it and hit?"

[whiz-games] Glim says, "NPCs have stats"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "I'm rolling for him."

[whiz-games] Glim says, "ah"

[whiz-games] Glim says, "clever"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Ven: Adjacent."

[whiz-games] Ven says, "(Also, do I go first?)"

Whizzard says, "Also, yeah, go ahead and attack, Ven."

Ven fidgets and mutters something under his breath, while backing away from the beast.

Whizzard says, "Graaz. You're next."

Graaz says, "I will cast Flre in the nearest beast's eyes to dazzle it"

Graaz says, "Flare"

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "it gets Fort. save"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Ok, it is dazzled."

[whiz-games] Glim asks, "that's the one in the middle of us?"

[whiz-games] Justice says, "let me cleave it in twain"

Whizzard says, "The dazzled beast snaps at Ven..."

Whizzard says, "But misses."

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "um, we get one action and a step, or one action and a move? not that it's relevant right this minutte."

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "You can move your full movement rate and still make an attack"

Whizzard says, "The one still fighting Justice gets hold of his arm and tears at it, opening a big gash."

Graaz drops bow, will ready longsword

Whizzard says, "Glim. Your action."

[whiz-games] Glim asks, "can I move to the non-dazzled one and hit it?"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "No, you can't close to melee range here."

Justice urrghs.

[whiz-games] Glim asks, "can I reach the other one?"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Graaz and Ven are in the way."

[whiz-games] Glim says, "sigh"

Glim moves into range with the nearer wolf.

[whiz-games] Ven says (to Glim), "I'd be happy to trade places."

[whiz-games] Glim says, "okay"

Justice is bleeding heavily, but still fighting.

[whiz-games] Glim wants to CRUSH

Whizzard goes to hamstring some zombies.

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "uhoh"

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "but but but WE are here to hamstring..."

[whiz-games] Justice says, "here he comes"

Whizzard has arrived.

Whizzard says, "Sorry. Connection burp."

Whizzard asks, "Where were we?"

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "Make your stabilize link check"

Glim moves into range with the nearer wolf.

Justice exclaims, "we won!"

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "Justice is my kind of NPC ;)"

[whiz-games] Justice asks, "a liar?"

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "heh"

Whizzard says, "Ah, right. Glim's action. You could throw a shuriken, if you like."

[whiz-games] Glim asks, "can I move and throw?"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Yeah. But you can't easily get by the others on this ledge."

[Crows-Nest] Turtle asks, "there are shurikens?"

[whiz-games] Glim says, "sigh"

[Crows-Nest] Justice says, "he only said "you could""

Tog needs to go, alas

[Crows-Nest] Whizzard says, "It's D&D. The less you change to spook the natives, the better off you are."

Glim pulls a shuriken from somewhere in his smock and throws it at the nearest wolf.

Ghogg waves

Glim rolls 1 20-sided die: 12 | 12 + 1 = 13

Ghogg disappears through an invisible gap in the MUD. You think you may have heard the sounds of chatting before the gap closed again.

Blundarr waves

Whizzard says, "Ok. Tog descends into a light coma."

[whiz-games] Glim says, "and I miss"

Graaz says, "oh, he'll be fun to carry."

Justice says, "just wait until I pass out."

Whizzard says, "The shuriken sparks off the rocks near the wolf."

Whizzard says, "Turtle's turn."

Turtle hurls a sling stone at the farther wolf.

Turtle rolls 1 20-sided die: 13 | 13 + 2 = 15

Whizzard asks, "You hit. Damage?"

[Crows-Nest] Glim says, "mm, I doubt I can carry more than two people"

Turtle rolls 1 4-sided die: 4 | 4

Whizzard says, "Ok, your stone strikes it between the eyes. It lets go of Justice."

Turtle exclaims, "hiyah!"

Whizzard says, "Kisst-Haa, you're up."

Justice says, "Thank YOU"

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa asks, "Can I get to Tog? If not, can I reach Justice?"

[Crows-Nest] Justice o/~ Lady Justice has been raped, money talking... o/~

[Crows-Nest] Whizzard says, "Sadly, you can reach neither of them."

Justice cleaves a wolf, if he can

Whizzard says (to justice), "Wait your turn, you uppity NPC."

Kisst-Haa fumbles for his light crossbow and prepares to fire next round.

Whizzard asks, "Ok. Blundarr?"

[whiz-games] Blundarr asks, "There's a wolf near me, right?"

Whizzard says, "You are between the two wolves."

Justice says, "sorry massa"

Blundarr flies into a rage, then attacks the nearest wolf.

Whizzard says, "Pick one."

[whiz-games] Blundarr says, "I get +2 to hit and dam, +2 HP, -2 AC"

[whiz-games] Blundarr says, "The one on the right."

Whizzard says, "Ok. The one near Ven."

Blundarr rolls 1 20-sided die: 19 | 19 + 5 = 24

Graaz exclaims, "arr!"

Whizzard says, "You hit."

Blundarr roars with the thrill of battle.

Kisst-Haa exclaims, "Well struck!"

Whizzard says, "To put it mildly."

[whiz-games] Turtle says, "woo"

Blundarr rolls 1 6-sided die: 3 | 3 + 4 = 7

Whizzard asks, "Was that a crit?"

[whiz-games] Blundarr says, "No, I don't think so."

Whizzard says, "Ok. 7 damage. Your weapon tears into the wolf's flanks."

[whiz-games] Justice says, "it was a critical blunder"

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa asks, "What are you wielding Blundarr?"

[whiz-games] Blundarr says, "My rage lasts 7 rounds."

[whiz-games] Justice says, "someone had to make this pun sooner or later"

[whiz-games] Blundarr says, "I've got an ironwood journeystick. It's like a club."

Whizzard says, "Tearing, of course, being a metaphorical term."

Whizzard says, "Ok, next round. Ven."

[whiz-games] Ven asks, "Can I get to/past where Glim et al. are, out of melee range?"

[Crows-Nest] Whizzard asks, "Do you have Tumble?"

[whiz-games] Ven says, "No."

[Crows-Nest] Whizzard says, "Then your odds are a bit worse."

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "iltc, btw."

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Can't even stick to my own chatter rules. Sigh."

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "If you want to try though, roll 1d20 and add dex mod."

[whiz-games] Ven asks, "OK. Also, can I do that defensive mode thingy, while doing it?"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Sure."

Ven rolls 1 20-sided die: 15 | 15 + 3 = 18

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Don't roll low."

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Ok, lucky man."

Whizzard says, "Ven basically leaps off the side of the ledge, grabs Glim's arm, and uses it to spin himself back onto the ledge behind Glim."

Graaz Graaz blinks

Ven exclaims (at Glim), "Go get 'em, pal!"

Blundarr exclaims, "Impressive!"

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "argh"

Whizzard says, "Graaz. You're up."

[whiz-games] Turtle says, "hee hee"

Graaz says, "ready lonsword and spit me a wolf"

Whizzard says, "And incidentally, that leaves you next to the wolf."

Graaz rolls 1 20-sided die: 17 | 17 + 3 = 20

Whizzard says, "You hit."

Kisst-Haa exclaims, "I'm glad to be traveling in the company of such good warriors!"

Graaz rolls 1 8-sided die: 8 | 8 + 2 = 10

Graaz exclaims, "hrr!"

Whizzard says, "Wham! Blood soaks the side of the cliff from where you cut open the beast's side. Horrifyingly, however, it continues to fight on."

Kisst-Haa says, "Surely the blessings of the light are upon our company."

Graaz exclaims, "criminy! this wolf isn't natural!"

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "I think I'm gonna make me a wilderness lore check when the fight's over"

Whizzard says, "Ok, the wolf lunges at your throat, but you lift an arm to block, and it bites deeply into that for 5 damage."

[whiz-games] Ven says, "'Yup, that's wolf blood alright.'"

[whiz-games] Glim says, "...coursing through my veins"

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "lol"

Graaz says, "owww"

[whiz-games] Ven asks (of Glim), "Wait, you're not supposed to have veins! Fess up, where'd you get them from?"

Whizzard says, "In the meantime, the wolf fighting Justice bites at him, but misses. Justice then rams his blade through its skull, pinning them to the ground."

Whizzard says, "them=it."

[whiz-games] Glim exclaims (at ven), "sigh. I took them from this guy who wasn't using them anymore...honest!"

Justice exclaims, "w00t!"

Whizzard says, "Glim. Your turn."

[whiz-games] Turtle says, ""w00t" is ancient nightstalker slang, I think"

[whiz-games] Glim asks, "can I reach a wolf?"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Now that Ven has moved, yeah."

[whiz-games] Justice says, "indeed it is"

[whiz-games] Glim says, "and remind what I roll to hit"

Graaz exclaims, "smite it! smite it!"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Melee."

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "d20"

Glim walks up to the nearer wolf and smashes it.

[whiz-games] Glim asks, "what ability mod?"

[whiz-games] Glim asks, "str or dex?"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Str"

[whiz-games] Turtle says, "str"

[whiz-games] Glim says, "woot"

[whiz-games] Turtle says, "(dex for missile attacks)"

Glim rolls 1 20-sided die: 9 | 9 + 4 = 13

[whiz-games] Glim says, "bah"

[whiz-games] Whizzard asks, "Aren't you glad you listened to your gm?"

[Crows-Nest] Justice says, "missile attack? you see no camel's butt here"

Whizzard says, "That hits."

[whiz-games] Glim says, "indeed"

[whiz-games] Glim asks, "what do I roll for damage 1d6 +2 + what ability?"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Str"

[whiz-games] Glim says, "woot again"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Told ya."

Glim rolls 1 6-sided die: 5 | 5 + 6 = 11

Whizzard says, "Glim drives his stone fist down into the wolf's head and squeezes. There is a popping, meaty sound. It yelps once and lies still."

[Crows-Nest] Justice says, "mmm... branes"

[Crows-Nest] Kisst-Haa says, "Wonder what the ASPCA would have to say about that one"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "It's good to be a golem."

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "mmm, popmeat"

[whiz-games] Glim says, "mmhmm"

[whiz-games] Turtle asks, "is that all of them?"

Justice attempts to tie a sheet around the gash in his arm. "Can someone give me a hand with this?"

Whizzard says, "Ok, that seems to be all of your opponents. Tog is dying, and Justice is bleeding."

Kisst-Haa rushes forward to aid Tog!

Graaz says, "let me see that, Justice"

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "I'll cast a cure light"

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "Tog first"

Graaz says, "I have no magic left, but I can try to bind it"

Turtle gets another slingstone handy and keeps watch.

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Ok, that will stabilize him, but he's still unconscious."

[whiz-games] Blundarr asks, "Am I still raging?"

[whiz-games] Blundarr says, "Well, the encounter is over, so I guess now."

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "No, that ends with combat"

[whiz-games] Graaz asks, "can I try a Heal check on Justice?"

Kisst-Haa clasps his holy symbol and lays his hands upon Tog's wounds

[whiz-games] Blundarr says, "Oops, not."

Kisst-Haa rolls 1 8-sided die: 5 | 5 + 2 = 7

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Ok."

Graaz rolls 1 20-sided die: 20 | 20 + 6 = 26

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "7 hp back to Tog"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Ok."

Blundarr looks arounds.

Kisst-Haa asks, "Who else is wounded?"

Ven tries to roll a wolf corpse off of his backpack.

Graaz says, "I am"

Whizzard says, "Justice and Graaz."

Glim gives Ven a hand.

Ven says (to Glim), "Thanks."

Graaz says, "Once I'm done quilting on Justice"

(From Whizzard) Ven says, "Eaagh! Put that back on!"

Kisst-Haa says, "Very well, I will call upon the light for more healing"

Blundarr says, "I'll look around for more foes."

[Crows-Nest] Ven says, "Hee."

Justice says, "rowr"

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "I'll drop my prepared bless for another cure light"

Whizzard says, "Things seem to have quieted down."

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Ok."

Turtle asks, "are we ready to keep moving?"

Blundarr inspects the wolf corpses.

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "Here you go Graaz..."

Kisst-Haa rolls 1 8-sided die: 5 | 5 + 2 = 7

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Don't forget your level 0 stuff. There's a heal 1 hp spell in there."

Graaz says, "ah, good as new. My thanks."

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "Well, they were hitting pretty hard..."

Graaz also checks out the wolves, muttering

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "And I still have two more 1st level spells"

[whiz-games] Whizzard asks, "Did you want to make that Wilderness Lore check?"

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "yes"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Roll it."

[whiz-games] Blundarr says, "I've got Wilderness Lore too."

[whiz-games] Turtle says, "hey, me too"

Graaz rolls 1 20-sided die: 3 | 3 + 4 = 7

Blundarr rolls 1 20-sided die: 9 | 9 + 4 = 13

Graaz says, "guh. I think these are fish."

Turtle rolls 1 20-sided die: 13 | 13 + 5 = 18

[whiz-games] Turtle says, "hee hee hee"

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa asks, "How badly injured is Justice?"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Turtle: Looks like worgs to you."

[whiz-games] Ven asks, "We've got a aprty full of wilderness loreates?"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "He's down 7 hps."

Glim waits for people to finish looking at wolves, and then throws them over the edge to get rid of them.

[whiz-games] Turtle asks, "are worgs wild or trained by people?"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Wild, usually, but unnaturally clever."

Justice asks, "We should hurry on if you're done with Tog..?"

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "oh, bah. I misunderstood the Heal skill"

Blundarr says, "When we can, let's move on."

Graaz says, "I can take Garas"

Graaz says, "Tog is much larger"

[whiz-games] Blundarr asks, "What did we determine from our Wilderness Lore checks?"

Glim picks up Tog

[whiz-games] Turtle says, "that they were worgs, wild but clever"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "The wolves were worgs."

[whiz-games] Blundarr says, "Ah, OK."

[whiz-games] Glim asks, "also, how long will this go tonight?"

[whiz-games] Glim says, "I need to be leaving in a bit"

Whizzard says, "Ok, burdened by Tog, you will be slowed even further."

Turtle sighs.

Turtle asks (of Justice), "how close are we now?"

[whiz-games] Ven says, "But no one told the rest of us. Who, in fairness, probably don't actually care what breed they were..."

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Three hours."

[whiz-games] Glim says, "erf"

[whiz-games] Ven asks, "What time is it, IC?"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Left to play, I mean."

Graaz says, "march march march"

[whiz-games] Glim says, "okay, well if there are any fights in the last hour you can have robo-golem fight"

[whiz-games] Justice exclaims, "3 hours?!"

Blundarr sings a Wanderers' travelling song.

Kisst-Haa says, "We must hurry, I do not wish to be outside the ruins when the light leaves us"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "It's about an hour or two after noon, you figure on another 3-4 hours of light."

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa asks, "Would another healing spell get Tog back to the point where he could walk?"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Nope, only time will do that."

Turtle resumes walking in back, keeping an eye out behind and encouraging people to hurry

Blundarr says, "I can help carry Tog."

Ven trudges.

Kisst-Haa hastens onward, keeping an eye on the sun.

Whizzard says, "Ok, another hour and a half passes before you reach the ruins."

Graaz says, "whew, there they are"

[whiz-games] Blundarr asks, "What do the ruins look like?"

Graaz says, "I am hungry"

Ven asks, "How far are we from Haven?"

Whizzard says, "There are 3 crumbling buildings with a stone circle in the center of them, and a tall stone erected in the middle of the circle."

Justice says, "we should be safe here"

Turtle says, "hunh"

Blundarr says, "Let's take shelter then."

Turtle goes to look at the stone, and then at the buildings

Kisst-Haa says, "We'll need to find a good place to put the wounded."

Blundarr searches the buildings for loot.

Graaz sets Garas down as comfortably as he can, and then goes scouting around a perimeter

Kisst-Haa asks, "Doesn't this circle look like the ones that protect our cities?"

Turtle says, "well, it's a circle"

Turtle thinks

Ven decides to 'inspect' one of the buildings as well.

Whizzard says, "The building on the left is the most intact, while the center building is barely standing."

Glim puts down Tog and looks at the central stone

[whiz-games] Blundarr says, "I'll go in the building on the left, then."

[whiz-games] Ven says, "I'll go in the second-most-intact one."

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "I want to make sure the two wounded are inside the circle."

Whizzard says, "The stone is engraved with strange markings that lead around its side in a spiralling pattern."

Graaz returns from poking around outside and has a look at the standing stone

[whiz-games] Turtle says, "I think we should keep them in a building rather than out in the open in the circle"

Graaz says, "hrm"

Glim walks around the stone looking at the marks. Glim gets rather dizzy and has to sit down. *THUMP*

Turtle asks, "can anyone read these?"

[Crows-Nest] Kisst-Haa says, "I find all the spirals and touch them to activate the portal to Dallas... oh wait, wrong GKW game"

Blundarr says, "It's all Elvish to me."

[Crows-Nest] Turtle says, "yay"

Graaz tries to decide which building can be shut up tightest for the night

Whizzard asks, "Ok, who was investigating the left building?"

Kisst-Haa says, "I agree with moving them into the buildings at night, once we determine they are not ... occupied, that is."

[whiz-games] Ven says, "Blundarr."

[whiz-games] Blundarr says, "That was me."

Whizzard says, "Ok."

Glim asks (of Justice), "You've been here before?"

Glim asks, "Overnight?"

[interludes] Ven has added Whizzard to the channel.

[whiz-games] Blundarr says, "Very slowly..."

Justice says, "Not me"

Justice says, "A friend"

Justice says, "He came back to tell me about it"

Glim says, "A good sign."

Justice says, "Says the undead are repelled by this place"

[interludes] Ven says (to Whizzard), "You can add people to this channel to do stuff separate from the main group, like brining them into another room in a FTF game."

[interludes] Ven has left the channel.

Kisst-Haa rolls 1 20-sided die: 4 | 4 + 2 = 6

Blundarr rolls 1 20-sided die: 7 | 7

Kisst-Haa says, "I fear I have never seen anything like this in my magical studies..."

Blundarr rolls 1 20-sided die: 20 | 20 + 5 = 25

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "Whatever that was, go Blundarr"

Blundarr bows

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "guess I should do some communing with nature while we wait for nightfall"

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "also, catch some tasty mice"

Blundarr rolls 1 20-sided die: 6 | 6 + 1 = 7

Blundarr rolls 1 20-sided die: 10 | 10 + 3 = 13

Blundarr rolls 1 6-sided die: 1 | 1 + 2 = 3

Kisst-Haa asks, "Has anybody seen Blundarr?"

Whizzard says, "Amuse yourselves with IC chatter."

Turtle says, "I think he went into that building"

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa asks, "Listen check to hear if anything is going on?"

Blundarr rolls 1 20-sided die: 13 | 13 + 3 = 16

Glim wanders in the right-hand building

Blundarr rolls 1 6-sided die: 3 | 3 + 2 = 5

Blundarr exclaims, "Victory!"

Whizzard says, "Ok, you hear that from the left building."

Glim runs into the left-hand building

Blundarr rolls 1 20-sided die: 2 | 2

Glim says, "well, lumbers"

Kisst-Haa moves warily towards the left-hand building.

Graaz comes jogging back to the buildings

Whizzard says, "Ok, those who enter the left building find Blundarr standing over a ghoul corpse."

Graaz creeps to the noisy building, sword drawn

Whizzard asks, "Who was checking the right-hand building?"

Turtle asks, "keep the undead out, hunh?"

Graaz exclaims, "well done, Wanderer!"

Blundarr says, "Almost surprised me, but I killed it."

Glim says (to Blundarr), "You could have called, you know"

Graaz says, "hrr, that's a point."

Ven went into the right-hand building when Blundarr went in the left.

Justice says, "Hmm"

Blundarr says, "Sorry, forgot in my enthusiasm."

Blundarr says, "It was over very quickly."

Graaz says, "where is Ven? we should search them all"

Blundarr says, "I didn't find anything, but you can take a look."

Ven rolls 1 20-sided die: 5 | 5 + 3 = 8

Kisst-Haa moves back out to the center area to keep an eye on the wounded men.

Graaz goes looking for Ven

Ven rolls 1 20-sided die: 8 | 8 + 1 = 9

Graaz checks the center building

Glim goes back to the right-hand building, and enters this time

[whiz-games] Blundarr says, "I'll mount guard over the wounded too."

Whizzard says (to ven), "no,"

[whiz-games] Justice says, "TSD"

Kisst-Haa asks, "Were you injured in the fight Blundarr?"

Blundarr says, "Nope, didn't get a scratch."

Blundarr says, "Thanks for asking, though."

Kisst-Haa says, "It looks as though you were struggling with some undead creature..."

Blundarr says, "Yep, a ghoul by the looks of it."

Kisst-Haa exclaims, "Then you are fortunate you weren't scratched!"

Blundarr exclaims, "It takes a lot to kill a Wanderer!"

Kisst-Haa says, "Truly... but a ghoul's very touch can paralyze, from what I have heard."

Blundarr says, "It almost did, but I shook it off."

Kisst-Haa says, "Truly a blessing from the light, or you would surely have perished alone."

Blundarr asks, "Kisst-Haa, you know of the gods?"

Kisst-Haa says, "I know of Dawn, the compassionate lady, whom I revere above all others."

Whizzard asks, "Ok, Glim rushed to the right building?"

Glim says (to whizz), "yup"

Blundarr asks, "Who is Dawn?"

Glim says, "inasmuch as I can actually rush"

Kisst-Haa says, "Dawn is the goddess of healing and protection... and compassion."

Blundarr says, "Ahh, I see. I wondered about the other gods, who seem to lack compassion."

Glim says, "GHOUL!""

Glim rushes up to smite the ghoul

[whiz-games] Blundarr says, "I run towards the sound."

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "As do I"

Whizzard says, "Ok."

Glim rolls 1 20-sided die: 16 | 16 + 4 = 20

Glim rolls 1 20-sided die: 11 | 11 + 6 = 17

Justice has disconnected.

Justice goes home.

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "me too, if I could hear in from the center building"

Blundarr asks, "Glim, are you OK?"

Glim says, "I'm fine, but Ven isn't"

Whizzard says, "I'll be taking over Justice, who runs towards the noise."

[whiz-games] Glim asks, "is the ghoul still moving?"

Blundarr asks, "Is the ghoul dead?"

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "If I can see an undead, I want to attempt to turn it."

Glim says, "is that 20 a crit? if so, x2"

Glim says, "so, 34"

[whiz-games] Turtle says, "it has to be a natural 20"

[whiz-games] Turtle says, "I believe"

[whiz-games] Glim says, "except I rolled wrong"

[whiz-games] Glim says, "so, anyway"

[whiz-games] Blundarr asks, "Also, a 20 is just a threat, isn't it?"

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "right"

Glim rolls 1 6-sided die: 1 | 1 + 6 = 7

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "You have to "confirm" a threat by hitting again"

[whiz-games] Glim exclaims, "7 points of damage!"

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "gotta roll anither hit for crit damage"

[whiz-games] Glim says, "I'm so confused"

Whizzard says, "Ok. Glim tears into the ghoul, killing it."

[whiz-games] Glim goes back to 'wait for people to tell him what to roll' mode

[whiz-games] Blundarr says, "I enter the building Glim is in."

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "emote comforts Glim. "It's not as bad as it seems.""

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "Doh"

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "emote is such a sweetie."

Whizzard says, "Ven, happily, is not dead. He's just paralyzed, with a bite out of one arm."

Kisst-Haa asks, ""Did you say that Ven was down?"

Glim says, "He's not moving"

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa asks, "How badly does he seem to be injured?"

[whiz-games] Blundarr says, "I better check on the other wounded."

Kisst-Haa says, ""The paralysis will hopefully wear off quickly..."

Blundarr goes back outside.

Kisst-Haa says, "But I'd best tend to his wounds."

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "He's fairly wounded."

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "OK, drop prepared Magic Weapon, cast cure light wounds"

Kisst-Haa rolls 1 8-sided die: 5 | 5 + 2 = 7

[whiz-games] Blundarr asks, "How are the tother wounded?"

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "7 hp to Ven"

Graaz asks, "we must not split up again. will someone help me search the center building?"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "They're fine."

Ven wiggles his fingers and blinks his eyes.

Blundarr says, "I'm concerned about the men outside."

Glim goes towards the center building

Blundarr says, "But I'll help you search. The others seem fine."

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "Let's move Ven outside with the others while he recovers."

Graaz heads for the center building

Blundarr enters the center building again.

Kisst-Haa Tries to get all the wounded and paralyzed people out in the center area

Graaz searches around for ambushes and hidey-holes

Blundarr helps Kisst-Haa move the wounded.

Whizzard says, "Ok, you enter the center building, only to find a small room with a deep well in it."

Glim looks down the well

Ven whispers, "...thanks..." as he starts to flex his stiff limbs.

[whiz-games] Graaz asks, "can my darkvision pick out the well bottom?"

Blundarr asks, "Ven, you okay?"

Kisst-Haa says, "I'm certain there must be something about this circle and this stone..."

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Yes. It looks to be about 40' deep, with a passage leading out of it to one side."

Ven says, "...I think... I should be alright."

Graaz mutters, "I must find someone to tech me to climb

Blundarr says, "We found an undead. So the ruins don't necessarily drive them away."

Blundarr says, "I have a bad feeling about this..."

Kisst-Haa says, "Yes, but if the guard survived here..."

Graaz says, "there is a tunnel far below. We should block it."

Kisst-Haa says, "It must not have been in the ruins themselves."

Kisst-Haa says, "Clearly the buildings are not warded in any fashion."

Blundarr asks, "Did that guard find anything unusual?"

Kisst-Haa says, "I don't know; we would have to ask Justice."

[whiz-games] Graaz asks, "are there any convenient slabs of stone we can shove over it?"

Whizzard says, "Justice shakes his head. Not that he told me about."

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Nope."

[whiz-games] Ven says, "Was the building I was in just one room (as far as I could tell?)"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Yup."

Graaz asks (of Glim), "you were in the other buildings?"

Glim says, "Yes"

Ven rubs the back of his neck. "Cold..."

Graaz asks, "were there any other wells like this?"

Blundarr asks, "Are there any loose planks, maybe from doors, around?"

[whiz-games] Glim asks, "were there wells?"

Graaz says, "I think if there is a virtue protecting this place, it does not extend underneath"

Kisst-Haa says, "How could it... the light does not reach beneath the earth."

Whizzard says (to Graaz), "Indeed. Something in the well makes your hackles rise."

Graaz says, "hrrr"

[whiz-games] Blundarr asks, "What time is it?"

[whiz-games] Whizzard asks, "IC?"

[whiz-games] Alex says (to Whizzard), "Awwwk! Word on the street is that IC is 'in character'."

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Thanks, corknut for brains."

[whiz-games] Alex awwwks. "Want cork nut!"

Graaz says, "let us shove some rubble in the well."

[whiz-games] Blundarr asks, "In the game, is it near night?"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Yes. The shadows are getting long."

Graaz heads out to the main area to tell the others what he saw

Blundarr says, "Perhaps we should rest."

Turtle says, "well, I say we take shelter in the left building"

Blundarr says, "And, of course, keep an eye on that well."

Glim says, "I will guard the well"

Turtle says, "it'll offer some protection"

Blundarr says, "The left building should be clear."

Kisst-Haa asks, "Does anybody recognize the runes on this center standing stone?"

Whizzard says, "No."

Kisst-Haa says, "I still say it must be a talisman of some sort..."

Graaz says, "I will releive Glim as soon as I have prepared my rites"

Blundarr asks, "What will be the order of our watch tonight?"

Blundarr says, "I can go after Graaz."

[whiz-games] Glim asks, "I don't actually sleep, do I?"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "No."

Ven says, "I'd like to look into the right building again, to see if anything's there."

[whiz-games] Glim says, "then I can watch all night"

Glim says, "I can watch all night"

Ven says, "But only if someone else wants to go with me."

Blundarr exclaims, "I'll go!"

Glim says, "If anyone wishes to keep me company, I will be glad of it"

Ven nods.

Blundarr I accompany Ven.

Kisst-Haa asks, "Where are we going to place the wounded, then?"

Graaz tries to get the sleeping out of the way early

Whizzard asks, "Ok, you two go check out the right building while others start to set up camp. Where is everyone spending the night?"

Ven goes into the right building, to search the rubble for anything of interest.

Blundarr follows.

Graaz says, "I think I like the circle."

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa asks, "What does the weather look like? Is it warm enough to sleep outside?"

Turtle asks, "out in the open?"

Graaz settles down next to Tog

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "It's cold. You're in the mountains. But it won't snow."

Glim says, "Next to the stone"

Kisst-Haa says, "I believe I will put my faith in this stone as well."

Turtle says, "yes, but it won't be defended on any side"

[whiz-games] Blundarr says, "I enter the building slowly."

Glim says (to turtle), "we know the undead can enter these buildings"

Graaz says, "zzz"

Turtle frowns. "Well, I think you're all fools, but better in a company of fools than on your own."

Kisst-Haa says, "We do need to decide if it's better for the wounded to be inside or outside, though..."

Kisst-Haa says, "I would hate for the condition to worsen due to exposure."

Kisst-Haa says, "their condition"

Whizzard says, "sigh."

Whizzard says, "Ignore that. :)"

Kisst-Haa asks, "Can anybody detect magical emanations?"

Kisst-Haa says, "It would be nice to know if this stone has power of any sort."

Blundarr asks, "Ven, what are those?"

Turtle says, "before we risk our lives by sleeping outside by it? yes, perhaps that might be a good idea"

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa asks, "Can anyone in the party cast detect magic?"

Ven says (to Blundarr), "Some kind of jewelry, it seems. There's writing on this one."

Ven tries to read it.

[whiz-games] Ven says, "No, but I might be able to read the stone, once I'm outside."

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "I can prepare it after my nap, but not at the moment"

Blundarr asks (of Ven), "what does it say?"

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "yeah, same here."

Ven says, "Hrm, not familiar with the language. Looks magical, though."

[whiz-games] Blundarr asks, "What sort of jewelry are they?"

Ven asks, "Did you do search the other building thoroughly?"

Blundarr says, "The one on the left? I searched it, but didn't find anything."

Ven holds the pearl and the gold brooch where Blundarr can see them.

Blundarr says, "Searching really isn't my strong point, though."

Blundarr examines the jewelry carefully.

Ven says (to Blundarr), "OK, let's take a look in there, too."

Whizzard says (to blundarr), "Shiny."

Blundarr says (to Ven), "OK, let's try looking again."

Kisst-Haa says, "Yell if you find anything..."

Ven says, "Oh, and let's not tell the others about these, OK? They're worth something split two ways, I'd bet, but not so much split eight."

Whizzard says, "Ven and Blundarr emerge from the right building and move towards the left."

Blundarr says (to Ven), "But they may be magical. We could use another opinion."

Ven waits until they're in the other building to talk more.

Ven says (to Blundarr), "Maybe."

Blundarr says (to Ven), "Well, right now I'm worried whether there are more undead afoot."

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa asks, "I want to have a look at this well... the golem is guarding it, yes?"

Ven asks (of Blundarr), "Good point. Well, I guess they'll trust our claim to ownership, so long as you've got a good stick, eh?"

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "I enter the northern building and listen at the well."

Blundarr says, "A good stick helps a lot."

Ven rolls 1 20-sided die: 4 | 4 + 5 = 9

Ven uncovers a chest, and looks it over appraising.

[whiz-games] Blundarr asks, "What's the chest look like?"

Whizzard says (to ven), "Looks safe to you. Heh heh heh."

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa asks, "Where is all this taking place?"

[whiz-games] Blundarr says, "Sounds like it could be juiced."

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "I'm confused about who is where doing what..."

[whiz-games] Ven says, "Blundarr and I are inside the left building."

[whiz-games] Blundarr says, "Ven and I went into another building."

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Blundarr and Ven off in left bilding."

Blundarr asks (of Ven), "Do you think this chest is safe?"

Whizzard says, "Spose I should use interludes."

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "OK, well, assuming I don't hear anything down the well, I return to the central area to watch over the wounded."

Ven says (to Blundarr), "Mmm. Don't see any traps, at least."

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "I also want to look around to see if there is a good place to build a fire."

[interludes] Whizzard has added Blundarr to the channel.

Blundarr says (to Ven), "I am ignorant of these things."

[interludes] Whizzard has added Ven to the channel.

[interludes] Whizzard says, "Ok, do private stuff here."

[interludes] Ven asks, "Can I tell if it's locked before trying to open it?"

[interludes] Whizzard says, "Roll open lock."

Ven rolls 1 20-sided die: 16 | 16 + 7 = 23

[interludes] Whizzard says, "It's locked."

[interludes] Ven says (to Blundarr), "It's locked, but I might be able to open it."

[whiz-games] Blundarr asks, "Ven, can you get it open?"

[interludes] Whizzard says, "Use #interludes, Leon."

[interludes] Whizzard says, "Preface your message with #interludes."

[interludes] Ven takes his tools out of a pocket. I, uh, carry my own 'special' keys with me, for cases like this...

[interludes] Blundarr asks, "Like this?"

[interludes] Whizzard says, "Yup."

[interludes] Blundarr says, "Gotcha."

[interludes] Ven tries to pick the lock.

[interludes] Whizzard says, "Roll it."

Ven rolls 1 20-sided die: 20 | 20 + 7 = 27

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "impressive"

[interludes] Whizzard says, "Ok, there is a 'fftt' as it opens, and a tiny needle shoots into your hand."

[interludes] Blundarr exclaims, "Ven! Are you okay?!"

[interludes] Ven says, "Mirth! Argh."

[interludes] Blundarr says, "I call for help."

Whizzard says, "Blundarr yells for help."

[interludes] Ven tries not to move the hand, while looking at the needle to see if he can remove it safely.

Graaz asks, "sznrrk?"

Kisst-Haa grabs up his mace and heads in the direction of the yell

Glim lumbers off towards the yelling.

[whiz-games] Turtle says, "I've got to get going, sorry"

Eolo has disconnected.

Eolo goes home.

[interludes] Blundarr says, "I examine the needle."

Graaz shakes off sleep and gets his combat action together

[interludes] Whizzard says, "Ven: Your flesh crawls as you look at the tiny barbed needle. The ancients had many horrible poisons they used."

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Ok, turtle."

[interludes] Blundarr says, "Maybe they're aren't so good after all these years."

[interludes] Ven says, "It might be poisoned."

[interludes] Blundarr asks, "Ven, can you get the needle out?"

[interludes] Whizzard says, "You break out in a cold sweat, and your arm starts to shake."

[interludes] Blundarr says, "Hold still, Ven."

[interludes] Ven asks (of Whizz), "Does it look safer to remove the needle or leave it in?"

[interludes] Blundarr exclaims, "Help is on the way!"

Whizzard says, "Ok, you rush into the building to find Ven, arm shaking, with a needle in his hand."

Whizzard says, "Near him is a chest."

Kisst-Haa asks, "What's going on? More ghouls?"

Blundarr says, "Ven is hurt."

[interludes] Whizzard says, "Fort save/"

Blundarr says, "No ghouls."

Ven says, "Argh. It's poison."

Ven rolls 1 20-sided die: 17 | 17 + 1 = 18

[interludes] Whizzard says, "Tsk tsk."

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa asks, "Can I make a heal check to help with the poison?"

[Crows-Nest] schep says, "nethack is more like D&D than I realized."

Graaz says, "eagh, I have nothing prepared to help you"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Sure. Roll it."

[interludes] Blundarr says, "If you can get the needle out, maybe I can suck the poison out."

Kisst-Haa rolls 1 20-sided die: 14 | 14 + 6 = 20

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "There is no poison. Ven is a big baby."

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "I think I can allow him to use my check result in place of his Fort save if I remember correctly"

[interludes] Ven holds his arm out to anyone who looks like they know what they're doing.

[whiz-games] Graaz asks, "can I go try to find some herbs for it?"

Kisst-Haa says, "Hmmm... Ven, I think you are going to be okay."

Blundarr exclaims, "Whew!"

Kisst-Haa asks, "Where did this chest come from?"

[interludes] Whizzard says, "Ven: Your arm keeps shaking though."

Graaz looks at the chest. "So, what is this?"

Blundarr says, "Beats me. I didn't see it before."

jwalrus has disconnected.

jwalrus explodes for no adequately explained reason.

Ven says (to Kisst), "It was under the rubble."

Kisst-Haa nods.

Ven says, "I managed to get it open, but the lock was trapped."

Blundarr says, "So...what's in the chest."

Whizzard says, "One way to find out."

Ven nods to Blundarr and to the chest.

Blundarr asks, "Could it still be trapped?"

Whizzard says, "It could."

Blundarr examines the trap carefully.

jwalrus has arrived.

Ven says, "It's possible. I didn't notice this one the first time around, either."

Whizzard says, "Yep. It's a trap."

[interludes] Blundarr says, "I mean, the chest."

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa asks, "Would our stony friend be immune to the effects of such things?"

Whizzard says, "Ah, my bad."

Blundarr asks, "I don't know much about traps. Is it still armed?"

Whizzard says, "Yep, it's a chest."

[interludes] Ven asks, "Since I've been hit with one trap, do I get a second try to check if there are others?"

[whiz-games] Glim says, "if it'spoisoned, sure"

Graaz says, "bah."

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Bonus points to Krisst. Yes he would."

Glim says, "Let me try"

Graaz kicks it.

Blundarr exclaims, "Go for it!"

Glim leans over and forces the lock, not caring if the needle pricks him

Whizzard says, "Well, nothing explodes. It's pretty heavy though."

Whizzard says, "Ok, you force it open. It's filled with coins."

[whiz-games] Ven says (to Glim), "No lock to force. I did manage to do *something*, thank you very much... :)"

Blundarr exclaims, "Woo-hoo!"

Graaz exclaims, "hurr!"

Blundarr asks, "What kind of coins?"

Blundarr asks, "And, of course, how many?"

Whizzard says, "Mostly copper. Some silver and a few gold."

Ven says, "Not bad."

Whizzard says, "Of course...someone has to carry it."

Blundarr asks, "Are the coins of ancient make?"

Ven looks around the room, counting the number of people who'll probably have to be let in on the take from the chest.

Kisst-Haa chuckles.

Whizzard says, "Yeah. Old coins."

Whizzard says, "But then, most coins are."

Graaz says (to Ven), "I hope you do not think to cheat Tog."

[interludes] Blundarr asks, "There aren't any coin collectors in this era, are there?"

Glim says, "Bah, material wealth"

Graaz says, "Minotaurs can be temperamental"

Ven asks (of Graaz), "Huh? Cheat Tog from what?"

Glim goes back to the well to stand guard.

Blundarr asks, "How much does the chest weigh?"

Graaz says, "pff. Smooth skins."

Blundarr grins.

Kisst-Haa returns to the central area to watch over the wounded men.

Whizzard says, "Counting, there are 2,000 cp, 20 sp, and 5 gp."

Graaz goes back outside to prepare spells

[Crows-Nest] jwalrus says, "that was some quick counting"

[interludes] Ven says (to Blundarr), "BTW, you can switch which channel you're using: #whiz-games to switch to the main channel, and #interludes to switch to this one."

[Crows-Nest] Whizzard says, "Adventurers are good at that. It's a survival skill."

[whiz-games] Blundarr says, "OK."

[Crows-Nest] Graaz says, "it's the standardized weights. Comes in handy."

[interludes] Whizzard says, "Also, as we're done here, kicking you guys off..."

[Crows-Nest] schep says, "not as fast as the 69,105 leaves."

[Crows-Nest] Ven says, "I'll let Tog have the brown ones, and I'll take the yellow and grey ones."

[whiz-games] Blundarr says, "This is over 40 lbs. of coins."

Ven says (to Blundarr), "Let's drag this out to the circle, for now."

[interludes] Whizzard has removed Blundarr from the channel.

Blundarr says (to Ven), "Agreed."

[interludes] Whizzard has removed Ven from the channel.

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "I'm still looking for a good place to build a fire."

[whiz-games] Whizzard asks, "Ok. In the center room, or by stone?"

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "Don't want any more of those wolves coming around at night..."

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "I figure it would have to be outside, by the stone"

[whiz-games] Blundarr says, "Let's keep the coins in the center room for now."

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Ok. You pick a good spot."

[whiz-games] Blundarr says, "That would work, too..."

Ven nominally helps Blundarr push the chest out to the common area.

Kisst-Haa builds up a campfire and tries to make the wounded men comfortable.

[whiz-games] Ven asks, "Is the center room where the well was?"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Yeah."

Whizzard says, "Garas seems to be almost coherent. Tog not so much."

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa asks, "Garas was the guy who organized this trip in the first place, right?"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Right."

Ven shakes out his hand, as he goes out into the circle.

Blundarr asks, "How's he doing?"

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "Well, he's in for a shock when he wakes up back home... =)"

Blundarr asks, "I wonder what the other guys are doing now?"

[whiz-games] Ven asks, "What does the circle/stone layout look like again?"

Kisst-Haa says, "He should be okay, but we need to get him to a town so that he can receive proper healing."

Kisst-Haa says, "There is nothing else that I can do for him out here..."

Graaz mutters devotions to the Earth

Ven says (to Blundarr), "Looks like some of them are asleep already."

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Three building around a stone circle. Center building has a well."

Blundarr says, "Let's get some rest then."

Kisst-Haa says, "We should take turns keeping watch and making sure that Glim is OK."

[whiz-games] Ven asks, "Is the circle marked with symbols, or just the stone in the middle?"

[whiz-games] Whizzard asks, "Ven: Alsom you want to try decipher script on the stone now?"

Ven asks, "Mmm? Yeah. Hrm. Did anyone try to read the markings on this rock?"

[whiz-games] Ven says, "Yeah."

Blundarr says, "OK, we can check up on Glim."

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Roll it."

Ven rolls 1 20-sided die: 2 | 2 + 5 = 7

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Yep. Markings."

Blundarr says, "Does anyone have paper? We could make a rubbing, try to get some scholars to help decipher it later."

Ven nods, "Good idea."

Kisst-Haa exclaims, "Good idea!"

Blundarr says, "Unfortunately, I don't have any paper myself."

Kisst-Haa rummages through his backpack.

Ven says, "All I've got is chalk."

Whizzard says, "Ok. It's getting dark."

Ven says, "We could copy them onto Glim's back."

Blundarr says, "Do we have a fire? We could get charcoal from that."

Kisst-Haa displays his fire-building handiwork proudly.

[whiz-games] Glim says, "you could ask the monk"

Whizzard says, "This is a creepy feeling, watching the sun go down from outside the safety of a city's walls."

Blundarr says, "Brrr.""

[whiz-games] Ven asks, "Where is he, exactly?"

[whiz-games] Glim says, "next to the well"

Kisst-Haa mutters prayers to Dawn to see us safely through the darkness.

Graaz says, "mutter mutter pray pray trying not to think about it"

Ven pokes his head into the well building, "Got any paper we could borrow?"

Whizzard says, "Okay, you mutter the Prayer for a Short Night."

Whizzard says, "Justice goes to join Glim on watch."

Graaz tries to keep his ears and hackles from betraying his fear

Whizzard says, "Oh, anyone with Wilderness Lore, roll it."

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "when I'm done with prayer I'll go peer into the well some more."

Blundarr says, "I guess"

Blundarr says, "I'll roll."

Blundarr rolls 1 20-sided die: 20 | 20 + 4 = 24

Graaz rolls 1 20-sided die: 20 | 20 + 4 = 24

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "You guys are good! ;)"

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "nice die"

Whizzard says, "As the light dims, you notice how bright the fire is getting. It's going to be visible for miles."

Ven takes Glim's silence as a no, and looks for someplace to huddle against the sarakness for now.

[whiz-games] Ven says, "Er, darkness."

Blundarr asks, "Do we have anything to shield the fire with?"

[whiz-games] Glim says, "er, sorry, was afk"

Graaz says, "rrr. I can see in the dark. And so can everything else for miles with that lit."

Glim gives Ven some paper and his ink bottle.

Kisst-Haa asks, "You don't expect us to pass the night without light, do you?"

[whiz-games] Blundarr asks, "Does light attract undead?"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Like moths."

[whiz-games] Blundarr says, "eep"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "It means living are near."

Graaz says, "I cannot sleep. I will make a rack of sticks and hang my bedroll on it to block the light from one way."

Kisst-Haa attempts to bank the fire somewhat, to reduce the glow

Whizzard nods.

Blundarr stands in front of the fire, hoping to block it from view. :)

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "can I find some junk to cobble that together? I guess one end could be my longbow."

Whizzard says, "Ok, it's substantially harder to see now."

Whizzard says, "Even if Blundarr moves."

Graaz goes to look at the well

Blundarr says, "It's gonna be a long night."

Whizzard says, "Ok. There is ice frosting up on the edges of the well."

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "Does the stone look any different now that the sun has gone down? (glimmering or anything)"

Ven says (to Glim), "Oh, thanks."

Graaz says, "rrr I don't like this place."

Whizzard says, "No. The stone seems the same as before."

Ven tries to copy the markings from the rock.

Whizzard says, "Occasionally, a piece of ice cracks off and falls into the well with a loud clatter."

[whiz-games] Graaz asks, "is it actually cold enough for ice?"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Not really."

Graaz says, "rrr"

Kisst-Haa asks, "What's wrong?"

Whizzard asks, "Ok, what are folks' actions for tonight?"

Blundarr says, "Are we still taking turns on watch"

Glim keeps an eye on the ice.

Graaz says (to Kisst-Haa), "this place is frightening"

Kisst-Haa says, "(to Graaz) every place is frightening when the light has fled..."

[whiz-games] Ven says, "After doing a rubbing of the stone with ash, I'll settle down on the ground in the cirlce with my back to the big stone, assuming it's tall enough to lean against."

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Ok."

Graaz says, "I will watch for a couple hours (may as well make use of my darkvision) and then try to sleep a little more"

[whiz-games] Blundarr says, "Eh, I'll get to sleep. Wake me if there's any trouble."

Kisst-Haa says, "I will watch while Graaz sleeps and then trade with him, then"

Graaz says, "very well"

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "I also want to be listening for any noise from the building where Glim is on guard."

Ven pulls his cloak around him, and tries to get some rest, since other people seem to be keeping watch.

Blundarr settles on the ground, falling asleep.

Whizzard says, "Ok. The night is cloudy. And soon even the light of the stars are blocked from view. Since the moon was destroyed so long ago, it's like being inside a tiny bubble of light, hemmed in completely by utter blackness that could be filled with undead."

Giancarlo has arrived.

[Crows-Nest] Ven exclaims, "Eeeeagh, it's an undead mobster!"

Graaz tries not to while audibly

Whizzard says, "Listen checks. DC 28."

[Crows-Nest] Giancarlo says, "Hee. Don't mind me ... just casing da joint."

Blundarr rolls 1 20-sided die: 1 | 1

Graaz says, "(or whine)"

[whiz-games] Blundarr exclaims, "D'oh!"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Blundar says, "Zzzzz!""

[Crows-Nest] schep says (to Giancarlo), "It is nightfall, and these guys are Outside."

Glim rolls 1 20-sided die: 9 | 9 + 5 = 14

Graaz rolls 1 20-sided die: 9 | 9 + 4 = 13

[whiz-games] Blundarr says, "I have niether Listen ranks nor WIS bonus, so I guess that was futile."

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "No point in checking... I only have a +6 modifier, so I can't possibly make a 28"

[whiz-games] Ven says (to Blundarr), "Nor are you awake :)"

[Crows-Nest] Giancarlo says, "Oooo"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "20 always succeeds."

[whiz-games] Glim asks, "same here (except +5), but why not try?"

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "Not with a skill check"

[whiz-games] Graaz asks, "really? with Skill rolls?"

[whiz-games] Blundarr says, "I think that's an optional rule."

[whiz-games] Whizzard asks, "You sure?"

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "Well -- you're the GM =)"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "I play it 20 always succeeds."

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "But d20 rules are the natural 20 only succeeds on hit rolls and saving throws"

[whiz-games] Blundarr says, "OK, we'll do it that way."

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Huh."

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Weird."

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "The idea is that some skill checks are trivial and others are impossible"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Ok. Works for me."

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "But I'll roll and hope for the 20 =)"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "We'll do it the Official (tm) way."

Kisst-Haa rolls 1 20-sided die: 16 | 16 + 6 = 22

[whiz-games] Blundarr says, "The Dungeon Master's Guide does mention the success on 20 rule on pg. 92"

[whiz-games] Graaz asks, "how late is this? who's awake now?"

[whiz-games] Blundarr says, "But it does look optional."

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "It's about midnight."

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Only the people on watch are awake."

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "I think it's still me up then"

Blundarr snores.

Whizzard says, "Listen checks, DC 24."

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "Well, I don't want to go into an extended discussion, but the DC system is designed to account for both things that are impossible to fail at and things that are impossible to succeed at."

Graaz rolls 1 20-sided die: 1 | 1 + 4 = 5

Blundarr rolls 1 10-sided die: 1 | 1

Blundarr rolls 1 20-sided die: 19 | 19

[whiz-games] Blundarr asks, "Er, so we're still saying we can succeed on 20?"

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "If Graaz is on watch, then I'm asleep"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "No, we're playing by the straight rules."

Glim rolls 1 20-sided die: 11 | 11 + 5 = 16

[whiz-games] Ven asks, "Sleeping people don't get listen checks, right?"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Right."

Whizzard says, "Ok, DC 20."

Graaz rolls 1 20-sided die: 17 | 17 + 4 = 21

Graaz perks an ear up

[Crows-Nest] schep says, "heh, roll gets easier as Something gets closer."

Whizzard says, "Ok, there's a distant 'thumm' from inside the well. A piece of ice breaks off and falls in."

Graaz asks, "I quietly call Glim's attention to this. Is Justice still here?"

Whizzard says, "Justice sits up as you start moving around. He was dozing against the wall."

Glim rolls 1 20-sided die: 1 | 1 + 5 = 6

Glim goes to look down the well.

Graaz asks, "I whisper to them that I think something's happening down there, and should we wake the others?"

[Crows-Nest] Whizzard says, "Hey, classic horror movie response."

[Crows-Nest] Kisst-Haa exclaims, "Let's split up into groups and take off our clothes!"

Whizzard says, "Justice shakes his head. No, we can yell for them if they're needed"

Graaz peers intently at the passageway.

[Crows-Nest] Ven does not want to know what a naked gnoll looks like.

Graaz curses that his bow is outside

Whizzard says, "There's another thumm, louder this time. The ice is beginning to break up."

Whizzard says, "Then another thumm, rattling the ground."

Whizzard says, "And another, shaking the building."

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa asks, "Would that include the ground outside where some of us are sleeping?"

Glim says, "Run"

Glim heads outside the building

Whizzard says, "Justice pushes Graaz towards the exit."

Graaz says, "out I go"

Whizzard says, "There's another thumm, and the building collapses inwards."

Whizzard says, "You all are definitely awake now."

Graaz exclaims, "hurr!"

Ven asks, "Wha?"

Kisst-Haa staggers to his feet, gripping his mace in one hand and his holy symbol in the other

Blundarr asks, "What's happening?"

Kisst-Haa exclaims, "Lady Dawn, protect us!"

Graaz grabs the bow and gets an arrow to the string

Blundarr grabs his journeystick.

Ven gets up, fumbling for his crossbow.

Blundarr leaps to his feet, ready for combat.

Ven asks, "What's going on; are we being attacked...?"

Whizzard says, "The thumm seemed to be almost beneath you. After a moment, there are steady 'klacks' rising towards you."

Blundarr exclaims, "Stone's blood!"

Graaz exclaims, "something is coming from the well!"

Ven asks, "May I suggest we *run*?"

Blundarr backs up a bit.

Whizzard says, "klack. klack. Klack. K"

Graaz shakes Tog

Blundarr exclaims, "Let's get outta here!"

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa asks, "Does the fire shed enough illumination for us all to see?"

Ven grabs his pack off the ground and takes off in what he hopes is the direction home.

Whizzard says, "The rybble shifts before your eyes as something immensely strong pushes it aside."

Kisst-Haa exclaims, "We can't just run off into the darkness and leave the wounded behind!"

[Crows-Nest] Graaz says, "we're all going to die"

Blundarr asks, "You're right. Can we carry the wounded?"

Graaz hollers, "Tog!"

Glim stands his ground. Running off into the darkness is rarely a good idea.

[Crows-Nest] Ven says, "I dunno about the rest of you, but even if we do fight, I don't want to be in melee range."

Blundarr looks left, then right.

Whizzard says, "An Armored head rises from the rubble."

[whiz-games] Glim says, "also, I can't run :("

Blundarr says, "eep"

Whizzard says, "It seems to be a heavily armored humanoid, about 8' tall."

Glim asks, "Who goes there?!?"

Whizzard says, "Its motions are ponderous; its footsteps far too g heavy for anything that small."

[Crows-Nest] Glim asks, "cousin? is that you?"

Blundarr moves to shield the wounded.

Kisst-Haa shouts "BACK in the name of the Lady DAWN! Light preserve us!"

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "I attempt to turn undead"

Graaz launches his arrow at it, not too hopefully

Whizzard says, "A rock is pushed aside, and Justice looks out at you. "Relentless." he coughs. "You can't kill it.""

Blundarr asks, "Cripes, where's my bow?"

Blundarr asks, "What is it?"

Whizzard says (to kisst), "Ok, rooll turning."

Ven continues running until he's maybe twenty-five yards, and then turns to look back.

Graaz asks (of Justice), "where can we run to?"

Kisst-Haa rolls 1 20-sided die: 13 | 13 + 1 = 14

Whizzard says, "Justice coughs up blood, and lies still."

[Crows-Nest] Graaz says, "also, did it COME from the well? maybe we'll end up running down there. Brr."

Ven loads his crossbow.

Graaz says, "oh, shit."

Blundarr says, "Uh-oh"

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "That check is enough to turn a 2 HD undead, no more"

Graaz exclaims, "Be GONE, Abomination!"

[Crows-Nest] Whizzard says, "No dice."

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "No dice."

[Crows-Nest] Graaz says, "I also wil try, ha ha ha, to turn undead."

[Crows-Nest] Graaz says, "ilac"

Blundarr yells at the armored figure to get lost.

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Go for it."

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "one sec, never done this"

Whizzard nods.

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "Turning check = 1d20+Charisma bonus"

Graaz rolls 1 20-sided die: 5 | 5 - 2 = 3

Graaz says, "yipe"

[Crows-Nest] Glim says (to graaz), "it's actually coming at us faster now. :)"

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "OK... :) That turns your level - 3"

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "So a -2 HD undead"

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "rub it in"

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "Hey, it's not like I did any better :)"

Graaz picks up Garas and prepares to panic

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Ok. Also no dice."

[whiz-games] Blundarr asks, "Do I know if this thing is really undead for sure?"

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "I will cast light on the standing stone"

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "Oh, it's undead, trust me"

[whiz-games] Ven asks, "AM I the only forward-thinking adventurer who had the good sense to panic two minutes ago?"

Whizzard says, "With a grating metal noise, it draws a sword from its back. The sword is black, and about 7' long."

[whiz-games] Blundarr asks, "Am I near my pack?"

[whiz-games] Graaz asks, "okay, just so I'm clear. is the circle broken now?"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Yeah."

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Not yet."

Glim says, "I'm not running. You all can feel free to, tho."

[whiz-games] Blundarr says, "Er, which questions did each answer apply to? :)"

Graaz exclaims, "I don't know what to do!"

Ven sighs, when he realizes no one else has the good sense to run away, and takes aim at the thing from the distance.

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "The circle is not yet broken."

Kisst-Haa says, "I don't think we would get far in the darkness... I will stand with you, Glim"

[whiz-games] Blundarr says, "I want to get my pack."

Graaz readies Burning Hands. Probably has to put Garas back down.

[whiz-games] Blundarr says, "I want to get a flask of oil out of the pakck."

Whizzard says, "Ok. Initiative checks all around now."

Blundarr rolls 1 20-sided die: 3 | 3 + 1 = 4

Kisst-Haa rolls 1 20-sided die: 12 | 12

Ven rolls 1 20-sided die: 19 | 19 + 3 = 22

Graaz rolls 1 20-sided die: 3 | 3

[whiz-games] Blundarr says, "I got 4"

Glim rolls 1 20-sided die: 19 | 19 + 1 = 20

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "Ven, aka the Quick"

Ven lets fly a crossbow bolt.

[whiz-games] Ven asks, "No distance penalty within one range increment, right?"

Whizzard says, "Ok. Roll to hit."

Whizzard says, "Right."

Ven rolls 1 20-sided die: 7 | 7 + 3 = 10

[whiz-games] Graaz asks, "er, did Justice stop me from shooting at it earlier?"

Whizzard says, "You hit. Damage."

Ven rolls 1 8-sided die: 1 | 1

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Sorry. Got lost in the shuffle."

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "ojkay. We'll say I was horrified by his grisly smushing."

Whizzard says, "Ok, the bolt spangs off of it, with no effect."

Ven reloads right after firing.

Whizzard asks, "Ok. Glim?"

Glim goes at it.

Glim rolls 1 20-sided die: 15 | 15 + 4 = 19

Whizzard asks, "Hit. Damage?"

Glim rolls 1 6-sided die: 3 | 3 + 6 = 9

Kisst-Haa cheers for Glim.

Whizzard says, "There's a loud clang as you strike it, and your arm is rattled, even with the gauntlets of ogre power on, but you make a small dent in it."

[whiz-games] Glim says, "I hope someone has healing spells left. I'm gonna buy it bigtime"

Graaz exclaims, "urr, no clear shot!"

Glim says (to graaz), "it's 3 feet taller than me"

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "I have one 1st level spell left and a couple of 1-pointers"

[whiz-games] Ven says, "And if you go unconscious, we'll need a wheelbarrow to move you."

Whizzard says, "Yeah, I'll rule it's big enough not to incur the -4 penalty."

Glim says, "whew"

Graaz says, "I cannot aim the spell, I do not want to burn you"

Whizzard says, "Ah, burning hands, however, is another matter."

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "(I was setting up for Burning Hands)"

[whiz-games] Glim says, "huh, I thought you had to get an unarmed strike to use burning hands"

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "haven't committed though, I guess"

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "No, it's just an area of effect damage spell"

Whizzard asks, "Ok. Kisst?"

[whiz-games] Glim says, "nice"

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "no, it's a small range spell"

[whiz-games] Glim says, "also, I'm dead anyway. so do whatever"

Kisst-Haa says, "I'm going to cast light on the standing stone"

Kisst-Haa says, "In hopes of activating some kind of magic"

Whizzard says, "Ok. The stone lights up in a flaring beacon as your magic is absorbed and amplified 100 times."

[whiz-games] Glim says, "wow"

Graaz exclaims, "try channelling positive energy into it!"

Graaz says, "yaar"

[whiz-games] Blundarr asks, "We're not blinded are we?"

Glim thinks happy thoughts. Like not being crushed.

Whizzard says, "The relentless closes its visor, and continues fighting."

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "Well, that was unexpected"

Whizzard says, "No, oddly, the light does not hurt your eyes."

Gunther has arrived.

[Crows-Nest] schep says, "so if you cast Smash Little Demon it will smash a big demon."

Graaz exclaims, "focus on it as if you were turning a foul undead!"

Whizzard asks, "Ok, blundarr?"

Kisst-Haa says, "OK, after casting the spell, I'll use my move action to move next to the stone"

Whizzard says, "Ok."

[whiz-games] Blundarr asks, "Is it after midnight, and if so, can I rage?"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Sure. Knock yerself out."

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "I'd do it but my CHA is very low"

Blundarr rages and attacks the undead!

Kisst-Haa says, "I'll do it on my next action (hopefully)"

[whiz-games] Blundarr says, "I have +1 attack bonus vs. undead"

[Crows-Nest] Gunther says, "I gather the ruins weren't safe after all"

Blundarr rolls 1 20-sided die: 5 | 5 + 6 = 11

[Crows-Nest] Glim says, "HA ha"

[Crows-Nest] Kisst-Haa says, "yeah, thanks a lot, Mr. NPC =)"

[whiz-games] Blundarr says, "Attack roll 11"

[Crows-Nest] Ven exclaims (at Gunther), "You led us into a trap!"

Whizzard says, "That hits"

[Crows-Nest] Gunther tries to look innocent.

[whiz-games] Blundarr asks, "Does the undead bonus also apply to damage?"

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "mm, hitting big things easy"

[Crows-Nest] schep says, "also, you've been crushed under the middle building."

[Crows-Nest] Gunther says, "(I seriously didn't know)"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "No."

Blundarr rolls 1 6-sided die: 3 | 3 + 4 = 7

[Crows-Nest] Gunther says (to schep), "a fitting end for Justice."

[whiz-games] Blundarr says, "7 points damage"

Whizzard says, "Ok. Blundarr whangs it with his journeystick, and puts another small dent in it."

Whizzard asks, "Graaz?"

Graaz says, "gang up on it with my sword, wishing I had a bludgeon"

Graaz rolls 1 20-sided die: 9 | 9 + 3 = 12

Whizzard asks, "damage?"

Gunther disappears through an invisible gap in the MUD. You think you may have heard the sounds of chatting before the gap closed again.

Graaz rolls 1 8-sided die: 7 | 7 + 2 = 9

Whizzard says, "Ok. You add to the growing number of pockmarks on its side."

[whiz-games] Graaz asks, "uh, is there a size or undead mod I'm forgetting?"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Don't think so. You don't get favored enemies yet."

[whiz-games] Blundarr asks, "Is the undead still medium-size?"

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "okay. I meant in general for big things, but I guess that's just for Small people"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "It's pretty much Large."

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "size only affects AC, not damage"

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "doh, right. thinking of the old rules with different weapon stats"

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "nod"

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "The new rules handle size pretty sensibly overall, I think"

Whizzard says, "Ok. Ok, there is a slight popping noises as the dents unfold and straighten, vanishing as if they'd never existed."

Kisst-Haa eeps

Blundarr exclaims, "That can't be good!"

Whizzard says, "The relentless swings at Blundarr..."

Glim says, "sigh"

Graaz says, "oh, badness"

Whizzard says, "It connects..."

Blundarr braces himself...

Kisst-Haa double eeps

Whizzard says, "12 damage."

[whiz-games] Blundarr says, "Down to 7 HP."

Glim says, "eep"

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "jiminy"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Darn barbarians."

Blundarr exclaims, "I'm still here!"

Kisst-Haa exclaims, "Hang in there Blundarr!"

[whiz-games] Ven asks, "Was that in response to something someone did, or just the reletenless not relenting?"

Blundarr exclaims, "You'll have to do better than that, undead!"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "It lives up to its name."

Whizzard says, "Ven. Your action."

[whiz-games] Graaz says (to Ven), "Blundarr is sturdy"

Ven decides to aim for the stone instead of the monster, in case maybe that does something.

Ven rolls 1 20-sided die: 2 | 2 + 3 = 5

Kisst-Haa exclaims, "Don't destroy the stone, it's our only hope!"

Whizzard says, "Ok, the shot ricochets off into the darkness."

Whizzard says, "Glim."

Glim punches the monster again.

Glim rolls 1 20-sided die: 20 | 20 + 4 = 24

Whizzard says, "Crit."

Graaz says, "yaar"

[whiz-games] Glim exclaims, "natural 20! woo!"

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa exclaims, "good shot!"

[whiz-games] Glim asks, "okay, what do I roll?"

Whizzard says, "2d6 + your damage bonus"

[Crows-Nest] schep asks, "I don't suppose anyone cares to attempt raising its visor or taking its helmet?"

Glim rolls 2 6-sided dice: 4 3 | 7 + 6 = 13

[Crows-Nest] Ven asks, "Is that what 'attacks of opportunity' were invented for?"

Whizzard says, "KLANG! It actually staggers back, going down on one knee."

Whizzard says, "Kisst."

Glim exclaims, "Ha!"

Blundarr cheers Glim on.

Kisst-Haa lays both hands on the standing stone and channels the power of his Goddess into it!

[whiz-games] Glim says (to blun), "sure, but the hit you just took would have killed me"

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "I'll try to focus a turn undead attempt through the stone"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Ok. Roll it."

Kisst-Haa rolls 1 20-sided die: 15 | 15 + 1 = 16

Blundarr grins

[whiz-games] Gunther says, "rollin' on chrome"

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "shit, I may start worshiping Dawn too if we live"

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "That would normally affect a 3 HD creature, plus whatever the stone gives me"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "What's that turn? Ok."

Whizzard says, "A blazing beam erupts from the stone to strike the kneeling relentless."

[whiz-games] Glim says, "nice job"

Graaz cheers

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "whew"

Blundarr exclaims, "Yes!"

Blundarr asks, "Er, it is dead, right?"

Whizzard says, "It burns blue-white, as the power of Dawn is multiplied 100 times."

[whiz-games] Glim says, "sure, in that it was dead before we met it"

Kisst-Haa exclaims, "Begone foul undead, back to the darkness that made you!"

Whizzard says, "The creature roars in pain."

[Crows-Nest] Gunther says, "Hi. I'm from the RSPCU."

[Crows-Nest] Gunther says, "(aka the PETU in the USA)"

Whizzard exclaims, "But then it hurls its sword at the stone, cleaving it in half!"

Glim exclaims, "Yargh!"

Graaz exclaims, "hrrar!"

Kisst-Haa exclaims, "Ooof!"

Whizzard says, "The stone falls, the light going out."

Blundarr says, "uh-oh"

[whiz-games] Glim says, "ouch"

Whizzard says, "Kisst manages to avoid the stone."

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "At least it's unarmed now"

[whiz-games] Glim says (to whizz), "couldn't make it easy. no, siree"

Graaz exclaims, "get Blundarr away, I will try to burn it!"

Whizzard says, "But the Relentless rises back to its feet."

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "If I can, I'll try to grab at the creature's sword"

Whizzard says, "Scorched and dented, but not nearly defeated."

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "It's 7 feet long..."

Whizzard says, "Ok, blundarr."

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "I just want to drag the sword away from the creature"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Ok."

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "I have no delusions of wielding it =)"

[whiz-games] Blundarr says, "I'm going to try to attack it one more time."

[whiz-games] Blundarr exclaims, "Maybe I can finish it off!"

[whiz-games] Gunther says, "hit me baby one more time"

Blundarr rolls 1 20-sided die: 9 | 9 + 6 = 15

Whizzard says, "hit"

[whiz-games] Blundarr says, "Attack roll 15"

Blundarr rolls 1 6-sided die: 2 | 2 + 4 = 6

[whiz-games] Blundarr says, "6 points damage"

Whizzard says, "You merely dent its side again."

Whizzard says, "Graaz."

[whiz-games] Blundarr asks, "Can I move away?"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Yes."

[whiz-games] Blundarr says, "OK, I back off."

[whiz-games] Ven says, "If we could wake the minotaur, he could charge it and try to knock it in the well."

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa asks, "Didn't the building collapse though?"

Graaz steps to avoid getting his friends in the spray and lets loose Burning Hands

Whizzard says, "Roll it."

[whiz-games] Ven says, "Good point. I guess the roof would be blocking the opening."

Graaz rolls 1 4-sided die: 2 | 2

Graaz says, "bah"

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "forgot how wimpy. really a spell for hanling crowds of vermin"

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "Well it goes up 1d4 per level, so it gets better..."

[whiz-games] Glim says (to graaz), "you moved us away nicely"

Whizzard says, "The flames roar around the creature, but only seem to blacken it a bit."

[Crows-Nest] jwalrus asks, "how much longer are you guys playing for?"

[whiz-games] Ven asks, "Don't you mean 'hamelin', not 'hanling'?"

Whizzard says, "The Relentless roars in anger, and lifts one foot, then stomps the ground."

[Crows-Nest] jwalrus says, "'cause this is fun to watch, but I ought to sleep"

[Crows-Nest] Graaz says, "oh we're so dead"

[Crows-Nest] Glim says, "that's a good question. I meant to leave 15 minutes ago"

Whizzard says, "Reflex saves all around."

Glim rolls 1 20-sided die: 20 | 20 + 3 = 23

[Crows-Nest] Ven says (to jwal), "Probably at least until we die and/or kill the nasty thing or finally get smart and RUN THE HECK AWAY."

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Close to a conclusion."

Kisst-Haa rolls 1 20-sided die: 9 | 9 + 0 = 9

Blundarr rolls 1 20-sided die: 6 | 6 + 1 = 7

Ven rolls 1 20-sided die: 8 | 8 + 3 = 11

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "I jump right on top of that damage"

Graaz rolls 1 20-sided die: 17 | 17

[whiz-games] Ven says, "(Actually, that's a 13, not 11)"

[whiz-games] Glim asks, "can I save that 20 for my next attack roll and try again?"

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "Why couldn't that be a Will save... sigh"

Whizzard says, "Anyone who rolled under 16 takes 1d4 damage."

Kisst-Haa rolls 1 4-sided die: 4 | 4

Blundarr rolls 1 4-sided die: 3 | 3

Ven rolls 1 4-sided die: 1 | 1

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "OOF"

Kisst-Haa staggers in pain!

[whiz-games] Ven asks, "Even if I'm seventy feet away?"

Whizzard says, "Ven."

Blundarr exclaims, "Ouch! But I'm _still_ alive!"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Yes."

Glim exclaims (at blundar), "move back!"

Ven says, "YoOoOw."

[whiz-games] Blundarr asks, "I think I'm at least 40 ft. away, am I?"

Ven aims, and shoots at the Thing again.

Ven rolls 1 20-sided die: 18 | 18 + 3 = 21

Whizzard says, "Damage."

Ven rolls 1 8-sided die: 3 | 3

[whiz-games] Glim asks, "how far back did you move from the thing?"

Whizzard says, "The bolt sticks in the creature's side."

[whiz-games] Blundarr says, "Well, I didn't say. I figured I moved as far as I could after an attack."

[whiz-games] Blundarr says, "I'll be more specific next time."

Whizzard says, "Glim."

[Crows-Nest] schep wonders (as a bystander with plenty of extra time to think) whether the pieces of the stone still hold any power.

Glim punches again.

Glim rolls 1 20-sided die: 8 | 8 + 4 = 12

Whizzard says, "Hit."

[Crows-Nest] Ven says (to schep), "They did stop glowing."

Glim rolls 1 6-sided die: 1 | 1 + 6 = 7

[Crows-Nest] schep says, "oh, I missed that."

Whizzard says, "The blow staggers the monster, which is starting to seem the worse for wear."

[Crows-Nest] Ven says, "But that could just mean the break broke the earlier spell."

Glim exclaims, "Rargh!"

Whizzard says, "Kisst."

[Crows-Nest] Graaz says, "I'm starting to think we need to do something with the visor. I wonder if I can cast Flare inside it"

Kisst-Haa exclaims, "Hang in there, we seem to be having some effect!"

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa asks, "I assume the standing stone is shot?"

[Crows-Nest] Glim says, "I'm happy to keep punching it"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "You may assume what you like."

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa asks, "Okay, is the standing stone still giving off any light from my earlier action?"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "No."

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "In that case, I move over to the barbarian and give him my last cure light wounds spell so that he can rejoin the battle."

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Ok."

Kisst-Haa rolls 1 8-sided die: 3 | 3 + 2 = 5

Blundarr exclaims, "Thanks!"

Whizzard says, "Blundarr."

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "Foo, only 5 hp, but go for it =)"

[whiz-games] Glim says, "if I'm counting right, he still has more than I started with. :)"

Blundarr rolls 1 20-sided die: 2 | 2 + 6 = 8

[whiz-games] Blundarr says, "Attack roll 8"

Whizzard says, "Miss."

Blundarr exclaims, "Dagnabbit!"

Whizzard says, "Graaz."

Graaz swing sword

Graaz rolls 1 20-sided die: 7 | 7 + 3 = 10

[whiz-games] Ven says (to Glim), "Heck, if I'm counting right, he had as many as I started with *before* being healed."

Whizzard says, "Ugh grunt. Roll damage."

[whiz-games] Glim says, "heh"

Graaz rolls 1 8-sided die: 2 | 2 + 2 = 4

[whiz-games] Glim says, "also, looking at monk abilities, I'm an idiot"

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "big beefy berserk barbarians"

Whizzard says, "You cleave off one of its hands."

Graaz exclaims, "rahr!"

Kisst-Haa exclaims, "Well struck Graaz!"

Glim says, "Nice job"

Whizzard says, "Black smoke billowsout of the gauntlet."

Graaz exclaims, "I got a little blacksmith at home I'm gonna give a big kiss!"

Kisst-Haa exclaims, "Don't breathe the smoke!"

[Crows-Nest] Ven says, "Oh that poor, poor blacksmith."

Glim laughs at that.

[Crows-Nest] Graaz says, "once you have a Gnoll you never want to go back"

Whizzard says, "The Relentless looks around, dazed, then grabs at Graaz."

Graaz exclaims, "yipe!"

Whizzard says, "Roll a d20."

Graaz rolls 1 20-sided die: 10 | 10

Whizzard says, "It picks you up in a bear hug and begins to squeeze."

Graaz exclaims, "GAAAK!"

Whizzard says, "6 damage."

Blundarr walks the plank to adventure. Arr!

Blundarr has arrived.

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "down to 6"

Whizzard says, "Ven."

[whiz-games] Blundarr says, "Sorry, guys, I think my connection failed briefly."

Ven fires another bolt.

Ven rolls 1 20-sided die: 14 | 14 + 3 = 17

Whizzard says, "-4, due to the gnoll."

Whizzard says, "Still hits though"

Ven rolls 1 8-sided die: 6 | 6

Whizzard says, "Ok. Arrow sticks in its visor."

Whizzard says, "It roars louder and keeps squeezing Graaz."

Whizzard says, "Glim."

[whiz-games] Glim says, "okay, rules check"

[whiz-games] Glim says, "I wanna do a flurry of blows"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Ok. Lemme look it up."

[whiz-games] Glim says, "which, as I read it, means I do one normal attack, and if that works I do another attack at -2"

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "means you get two attacks, both of them are at -2 to hit"

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "not just the second attack"

[whiz-games] Glim says, "I read it as just the second attack being -2, but whatever"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Yeah, both at -2."

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "It says every attack in the round"

[whiz-games] Glim says, "okay"

Glim rolls 1 20-sided die: 16 | 16 + 2 = 18

[whiz-games] Glim asks, "-2 to damage as well?"

Whizzard says, "hit"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "No, just to hit"

Glim rolls 1 6-sided die: 5 | 5 + 6 = 11

Kisst-Haa cheers Glim!

Glim rolls 1 20-sided die: 17 | 17 + 2 = 19

Glim rolls 1 6-sided die: 6 | 6 + 6 = 12

Whizzard says, "Hit"

Graaz says, "w 0 0 t"

Whizzard says, "Good grief."

[whiz-games] Glim says, "and I shoulda been doing _that_ all along"

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "Well you picked a good time to start! =)"

Blundarr shouts heartily.

Glim exclaims, "Ah-HA!"

Kisst-Haa exclaims, "Surely this foul creature must fall before our righteous onslaught!"

[whiz-games] Glim says, "nice rolls, tho. yay RNG"

[whiz-games] Ven exclaims, "Woo!"

Whizzard says, "Ok, the relentless falls its knees. But its eyes begin to glow red as it stares into Graaz's."

Whizzard says, "Kisst."

Graaz says, "nooo"

Blundarr exclaims, "Close your eyes Graaz!"

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "I have Defiance"

[whiz-games] jwalrus asks, "its eyes are glowing through its visor?"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Good pick."

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "Well, nothing left for me to do, I heft my heavy mace and charge, trying to smash the creature's visor"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Yeah."

Whizzard says, "Ok. Roll it."

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "I'm going to take the +2 to hit / -2 AC penalty for charging, I need all the help I can get"

Kisst-Haa rolls 1 20-sided die: 1 | 1 + 2 = 3

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "DOH"

[whiz-games] Glim says, "OUCH"

Whizzard says, "Clearly."

Blundarr exclaims, "Nuts!"

[Crows-Nest] schep says, "owie"

[Crows-Nest] Glim says, "please don't hit meplease don't hit me"

Whizzard asks, "Hmm, can a snake really charge in any event?"

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "whimper"

Whizzard says, "Ok, roll another d20."

[whiz-games] Glim says (to graaz), "I was hoping it'd drop you. sorry :("

Kisst-Haa asks, "probably not... now that you mention it... but with a natural 1 who cares?"

Kisst-Haa rolls 1 20-sided die: 14 | 14

Whizzard says, "Ok, no harm to graaz. You just look silly."

Whizzard says, "Blundarr."

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "Sorry Graaz"

Blundarr points at a distant spot on the horizon, then takes a mighty swing at the relentless' head.

Blundarr rolls 1 20-sided die: 13 | 13 + 6 = 19

Whizzard says, "Heh. Damage."

Kisst-Haa cheers for Blundarr!

Blundarr rolls 1 6-sided die: 2 | 2 + 4 = 6

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa exclaims, "going... going... he's back at the wall... gone!"

Blundarr smiles.

Whizzard says, "Ok. Your journeystick deals it a nasty crack to the head, but it hangs in there,"

[whiz-games] Glim says, "sheesh"

[Crows-Nest] Graaz says, "nest I'm giving adam a running commentary that right now sounds like 'nooo nooo, dont take my soooul"

Whizzard says, "Graaz. You can hear whispers coming from inside the helm now."

[Crows-Nest] Glim says, "hee"

[Crows-Nest] Glim asks, "what does he say?"

[Crows-Nest] Graaz says, "he laughs"

[Crows-Nest] Glim says, "he would"

[whiz-games] Graaz asks, "am I helplesws?"

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "I have Flare left, it's verbal only"

[whiz-games] Glim says, "cast it under the visor"

[Crows-Nest] Ven says, "This is why you should always keep your soul in a safe deposit box."

Whizzard says, "The whispers are somehow oily, as though curling up around something deep inside of you."

Graaz exclaims, "enggaaaaaH!"

[Crows-Nest] Glim says, "that's why I put mine in a golem"

Whizzard says, "Your action, graaz."

Graaz exclaims, "Flare!"

Whizzard asks, "Does it get a save?"

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "casting Flare inside the visor to dispel this vile darkness"

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "fort save"

Whizzard says, "Ok. <rolls it in the open>"

Whizzard rolls 1 20-sided die: 19 | 19 + 5 = 24

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "bah"

[Crows-Nest] Glim says, "yowch"

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa asks, "Where was that when /I/ needed it?"

[whiz-games] Gunther says, "THE DICE HATE YOU"

Graaz says, "CUT it gackk"

[whiz-games] Graaz asks, "am I still taking damage?"

Whizzard says, "The flare lights up the inside of its helm, but somehow the red glow is stronger."

Whizzard says, "Give me a Will save."

Graaz rolls 1 20-sided die: 4 | 4 + 4 = 8

Whizzard says, "You can use your defiance."

Graaz asks, "mommy?"

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "er, I forget how Defiance woks"

Glim exclaims (at graaz), "the relentless is not your mommy!"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "+3 to the save."

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "works"

[whiz-games] Ven says, "+2 to your saves."

[whiz-games] Glim says, "you get +2"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Err, or +2."

[whiz-games] Glim says, "or +3 if whizz says so"

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "I think I still miss"

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "well +3 gets my vote =)"

[whiz-games] Ven says (to Glim), "Hee.,"

[Crows-Nest] Graaz says, "this is starting to look a lot like my Angband games"

[Crows-Nest] Glim says, "heh"

Whizzard says, "Ok. Graaz screams like the hounds of hell are tearing out her heart."

Whizzard says, "his. Scuse me."

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "er, his."

Whizzard says, "The relentless then tosses Graaz aside, and collapses into a heap of empty armor."

Kisst-Haa rushes over to Graaz.

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "nice knowing you all"

Blundarr says, "Er, I have a bad feeling about this again."

Glim goes and kicks at the armor

Blundarr rushes to Graaz's side.

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa asks, "Can I make a heal check to assess Graaz's situation?"

Whizzard says, "Graaz, you take 70 points of soulburn. Mark it down."

Ven lowers his crossbow, and starts to make his way back to the ruin, slowly.

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Sure."

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "okay"

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "Er, soulburn? That doesn't sound good"

Kisst-Haa rolls 1 20-sided die: 15 | 15 + 6 = 21

[whiz-games] Blundarr asks, "What do we know about this soulburn?"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Ok, part of Graaz's soul has been destroyed."

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "whimper"

[whiz-games] Ven says, "Muahahaha."

Blundarr says, "That can't be good..."

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "eeek"

[whiz-games] Blundarr asks, "Can he be healed of this affliction?"

Kisst-Haa exclaims, "Lady Dawn, grant your strength to this damaged soul!"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "In game terms, you lose 70 xp off of every xp award you normally get until it's healed."

[whiz-games] Gunther says, "ooof"

[whiz-games] Glim says, "ouch"

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa asks, "Is there a known way to heal it?"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Yeah, but it's around a 4th level spell."

Kisst-Haa flips through his spell book... nope, no 4th level spells in there.

[whiz-games] Blundarr says, "So we need to find a magic-user who knows the right spell..."

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa asks, "Are there adepts back in the town who would have the spell?"

[whiz-games] Glim says, "well, we have a chest full of silver to convince a 4th level mage to cast it"

Ven asks, "Anybody still alive here?"

Glim says (to ven), "So nice to see you again."

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Also, people who have been soulburned gradually lose interest in life and waste away."

Blundarr checks himself, "I'm okay"

Glim turns away from Ven to look at something.

Blundarr says, "Well, mostly."

[whiz-games] Blundarr asks, "Is it almost morning?"

Kisst-Haa says, "Our friend Graaz has suffered damage to his soul... but there is yet hope."

[whiz-games] Glim says, "are we almost done? I shoulda gone an hour ago"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Well, even other undead won't come near a Relentless' place."

[whiz-games] Blundarr says, "That's good. We should be safe then."

Ven asks (of Kisst), "Damage to his *soul*? What do you mean?"

Kisst-Haa says, "Somehow, that undead being was able to burn his soul directly."

Graaz has disconnected.

Graaz has connected.

Glim says, "Ouch"

Graaz says, "blip"

Kisst-Haa says, "I know but little of such matters... we must seek a healing adept"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Yeah Glim, we're pretty much done. Just the matter of the well left, and that's not a big deal now."

[whiz-games] Glim says, "okay"

[whiz-games] Glim waits.

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "great time for my connectio to hang"

Kisst-Haa says, "Graaz will need the aid of a healer far stronger than I."

Whizzard says, "Recap #whiz-games a bit."

[whiz-games] Gunther says, "that wasn't soulsteal, it was bandwidthsteal!"

Ven says, "I see."

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "unngh"

Kisst-Haa says, "Hopefully with the treasure you found, we can make our way to the city and purchase a favor from one of the temples there."

[whiz-games] Blundarr asks, "Should we double-check that well?"

Kisst-Haa claps Ven on the back.

Graaz is speechless with despair

Glim says (to Ven), "I'm sure it feels good to help your fellow traveller."

Ven says, "Ah. Er. Yeah. Good idea."

Glim goes to look in the rubble for Justice.

Blundarr goes to look at the well.

Ven asks, "How much does this soul cure cost?"

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa asks, "I've got one cure minor wounds left, who needs 1 hit point the most?"

[whiz-games] Glim asks, "justice?"

[whiz-games] Alex says (to Glim), "Awwwk! Word on the street is that justice is blind."

[whiz-games] Graaz asks, "did anyone cast cures on me?"

[whiz-games] Glim says, "falling rocks hit his eyes? ouch"

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "I think it's probably beyond Justice's need at this point =)"

Blundarr says, "I have 10 HP, I'll be fine. Someone else probably needs it more."

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa asks, "What are you at hp-wise Graaz?"

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "got 6 left"

[whiz-games] Glim asks (of whizz), "can I find Justice? is he still breathing?"

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "I have a CLW in store too"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "He's quite dead."

Glim mourns for their fallen friend.

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "You should probably use the CLW on yourself, then"

Blundarr hangs his head.

Glim says, "We should build a cairn here."

Graaz asks, "anyone else hurting?"

Glim starts hauling stones.

Kisst-Haa says, "Alas, poor Justice... may the light enfold his spirit."

Graaz casts a heal to mend the body, though the heart feels raw.

Ven says, "Slightly, but I can rest in town."

Kisst-Haa says, "I'm sure the Lady Dawn will take him into her arms."

Graaz rolls 1 8-sided die: 5 | 5 + 1 = 6

[Crows-Nest] jwalrus asks, "when golems die, do people mark it with piles of meat?"

Blundarr says, "He's in a better place."

[Crows-Nest] Glim exclaims, "hey!"

[Crows-Nest] Ven says, "Hee."

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "I'll use my cure minor on myself, then, since I'm at 4 out of 8."

Whizzard asks, "Ok. Anyone up to searching the well?"

Graaz sits numbly till daybreak

Ven says, "We should make a pyre from the campfire."

[whiz-games] Blundarr says, "I'll search the well."

Kisst-Haa tries to lift Graaz's spirits.

[whiz-games] Ven says, "I will too, if I have Blundarr with me :)"

[whiz-games] Blundarr says, "I have the most HP left, so I'm probably the best guy to do it. :)"

Graaz mumbles, "Let me know if you need me."

Blundarr goes to search the well.

Kisst-Haa says, "Don't worry, the light will restore you."

Glim heads towards the well, as well.

Ven goes with them.

Graaz looks at Tog and Garas

Whizzard says, "Ok, you find handholds clawed into the side of the well."

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "I'm totally out of spells and at 5/8 hit points... but what the heck"

Blundarr climbs down the well.

[Crows-Nest] Graaz says, "and EATS their SOULS"

Kisst-Haa lumbers over to the edge of the well.

Graaz says, "everyone's gone but me"

Graaz says, "zzz"

[whiz-games] Blundarr asks, "Do I have to make a Climb check?"

Ven goes down.

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Only Glim would need one."

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "It's not too hard for most folks."

[whiz-games] Blundarr asks, "What's at the bottom?"

[whiz-games] Ven asks, "Uh-oh. Glim is above us, isn't he?"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Stone."

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Mmm...stone sandwich."

Glim stays up top to keep guard on the night.

Ven looks around.

[Crows-Nest] Kisst-Haa says, "SPLAT"

[Crows-Nest] Gunther says, "nightie-night good folk"

Whizzard says, "Ok. The passage leads off and takes you to a small room that looks like a mausoleum."

[Crows-Nest] Gunther says, "(not sarcastic, I'm going to bed)"

[whiz-games] Blundarr asks, "Is there a sarcophagus around?"

[Crows-Nest] Kisst-Haa says, "farewell Gunther"

Ven says, "This would be where that thing came from."

[Crows-Nest] Ven waves to Justice.

Whizzard says, "There is a stone slab, a chest in one corner, and a tapestry on one wall."

[Crows-Nest] Gunther says, "FOR GREATER JUSTICE!!"

Blundarr looks at the tapestry.

Kisst-Haa moves back out and feeds the fire a bit for extra light and warmth.

Glim wanders back out to talk with Graaz.

Ven looks at the chest -- for traps, again.

Whizzard says, "It is ancient, but oddly preserved in this dank place."

Ven rolls 1 20-sided die: 10 | 10 + 5 = 15

[whiz-games] Blundarr asks, "Does it depict anything in particular?"

Whizzard says, "It shows a knight of old - a paladin you believe they were called - riding into battle."

Whizzard says (to Ven), "Looks safe to you. Heh heh heh."

[whiz-games] Blundarr asks, "Do we have any particular scruples against looting tombs?"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Nope. The dead are a pain in the ass."

[whiz-games] Blundarr says, "OK, is the tapestry portable? Could fetch a good bit of coin."

Ven says, "I'm going to try opening this chest, too -- step back, in case there's anything nasty on it."

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "It looks to weigh about 250 lbs."

Blundarr steps back.

Ven tries to open the lock.

Whizzard says, "Roll it."

Ven rolls 1 20-sided die: 9 | 9 + 7 = 16

Ghogg has arrived.

Whizzard says, "Thechest opens easily."

[whiz-games] Blundarr says, "While we're at it, I look carefully behind the tapestry."

[Crows-Nest] jwalrus says, "inside is another Relentless"

[Crows-Nest] schep exclaims, "hee!"

[Crows-Nest] Ven laughs.

[Crows-Nest] Ghogg asks, "How have things gone?"

[Crows-Nest] Kisst-Haa says, "rofl"

[Crows-Nest] Glim says, "we fought a huge-ass undead thing"

[Crows-Nest] Glim says, "the kind other undead fear"

[Crows-Nest] Kisst-Haa says, "It had more a huge sword than a huge ass"

[Crows-Nest] Glim says (to kisst), "you weren't as close to it as I"

[Crows-Nest] Ven says, "And it ate Graaz' soul with mustard."

[Crows-Nest] Kisst-Haa says, "Good point Glim =)"

[Crows-Nest] Ven says, "I mean relish."

Ven looks inside the chest.

[Crows-Nest] Ghogg asks, "Graaz is soulless now?"

[Crows-Nest] Glim says, "70% soul-free"

[Crows-Nest] Kisst-Haa says, "Not entirely soulless, but definitely soul lite"

Whizzard says, "More coins. Some gems. And one odd-looking item."

[Crows-Nest] Ven says, "Not entirely, just soulburned."

[Crows-Nest] Ghogg says, "Hee hee"

[Crows-Nest] Graaz says, "I'll try to fill the void with inspirational posters"

[Crows-Nest] Ghogg asks, "What'd you do with Tog, anyway?"

[Crows-Nest] Ven asks, "What kind of coins?"

[Crows-Nest] Graaz says, "he's snoring outside"

[whiz-games] Blundarr asks, "What's the item?"

[Crows-Nest] Glim says, "he's asleep. still out cold"

Ven checks out the gems.

[Crows-Nest] Glim says, "and really goddamned heavy"

Ven says, "Jackpot."

Tog snores

Glim calls down the well:'Everything okay down there?'

Blundarr yells back, yeah, we're fine.

Ven exclaims (at Glim), "So far!"

Glim says, "Good"

Whizzard says, "The item is a small figurine of a dog, carved from black stone."

Blundarr says, "We should hang on to that."

[Crows-Nest] Glim exclaims, "ooh, a)pply it!"

[Crows-Nest] Glim says, "wai, wrong game"

Blundarr asks, "Er, do we know what it does?"

Whizzard says, "You haven't the faintest."

Ven says, "We don't even know if it does anything."

[Crows-Nest] Tog says, "Hee hee"

[Crows-Nest] Tog says, "actually, it'll probably steal the other part of your soul"

Whizzard says, "Oh, and Tog recovers from his light coma."

[whiz-games] Ven asks, "Is there anything to indicate it's magical, or that it might do anything?"

Tog blinks

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Not really."

Kisst-Haa exclaims, "Tog, you're awake!"

Glim says (to Tog), "you missed all the fun"

Glim asks, "Need a sword?"

Tog grunts "Death to my enemies!"

Blundarr says, "Maybe we can get it ID'd in town."

Tog blinks

Blundarr says, "The enemies are dead, all right."

Ven counts and classifies the coins and gems.

Tog asks, "Where wolf go?"

Graaz says, "zzz"

Kisst-Haa says, "Eventually, over the side of the cliff"

Whizzard says, "Another 160 gp, 1800 sp, and 4000 cp."

[whiz-games] Blundarr asks, "Say, did I find anything behind the tapestry?"

Tog glances at his surroundings

Whizzard says, "There are 3 gems."

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "We're going to need to rent a rickshaw to carry all this coin around"

Whizzard says, "Nothing behind the tapestry."

[whiz-games] Glim says, "I charge a carrying fee. and then give it to charity"

[whiz-games] Blundarr asks, "Can I take the tapestry?"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Getting the treasure home is your problem. :)"

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "Anybody got a bag of holding? :)"

Ven asks (of Glim), "How do you feel about carrying boxes full of heavy money?"

[whiz-games] Whizzard asks, "I dunno. Can you lift it?"

jwalrus has disconnected.

jwalrus has connected.

Glim says, "I care nothing for the material wealth you crave."

[whiz-games] Blundarr asks, "How heavy is it?"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "250 lbs."

[whiz-games] Blundarr says, "Oh, maybe I better leave it here."

Kisst-Haa says, "I agree with you, Glim, but we may need the money in order to purchase healing services for Graaz."

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Prolly a good call."

Glim says (to Kisst), "true."

Ven asks (of Glim), "OK, how do you feel about carrying the heavy material wealth that the healers who can fix Graaz' soul crave?"

Glim says, "I can do that."

[Crows-Nest] Ven says, "Timing."

Glim says, "if Tog is able to walk tomorrow."

Graaz sleeps a little easier

Tog stands up.

Ven says, "I suggest that, if we can, we should take the gold and silver, but leave the copper."

Glim says (to Tog), "I said 'tomorrow'"

Kisst-Haa chuckles.

Whizzard says, "Ok. Dawn arrives without further incident, and if you aren't greedy, you can make it back to Haven no sweat."

Glim says, "yay"

Blundarr says, "let's go to town."

Kisst-Haa says, "I hail the arriving Dawn and pray for my spells before we set off."

Glim lifts a chest of gold.

[whiz-games] Blundarr asks, "I guess the session is about over?"

Graaz helps carry stuff

Blundarr pitches in as well.

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Yep."

Kisst-Haa says, "We should give thanks to the light for our deliverance."

Blundarr thanks the light.

Whizzard says, "For future reference, I try to time sessions to be about 5 hours."

Glim says, "okay"

Graaz tries to sincerely praise the Earth

Glim wishes he had time to meditate properly over these events.

Blundarr owes it all to good fortune and positive energy.

[whiz-games] Tog says, "I got dragged off by parents :/ Fortunately Tog was conviently unconscious."

[whiz-games] Glim says, "aww"

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "Somebody's been playing too much Wizardry 8 =)"

Whizzard says, "The spell for graaz400 gp."

Blundarr smiles.

Whizzard says, "Err, costs 400 gp."

Glim asks, "how much did we collect?"

Graaz hefts much loot with which to plug soul hole

Glim asks, "more importantly: XP?"

[whiz-games] Ven asks, "How much was in the first box, again?"

[whiz-games] Tog asks, "What's from Wizardry 8?"

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "Good fortune and positive energy"

[whiz-games] Blundarr says, "My line about good fortune. :)"

Whizzard says, "Well, your homework for this week is to advance your character to 2nd level. I'm sure the relentless was plenty tough for that."

[whiz-games] Tog says, "Heh :)"

Glim says, "heh"

[Crows-Nest] jwalrus says, "ok, I was going to be in bed about an hour and a half ago"

[Crows-Nest] Graaz says, "woo"

Blundarr exclaims, "Yipee!"

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "woo"

[Crows-Nest] jwalrus says, "goodnight everyone"

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "yeeha"

[whiz-games] Ven asks, "ALso, what are the three gems worth?"

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "one last question"

[whiz-games] Blundarr asks, "So that's a straight 1000 XP?"

[Crows-Nest] jwalrus waves.

jwalrus has disconnected.

jwalrus explodes for no adequately explained reason.

Whizzard says, "Let's say 300 gp total."

[whiz-games] Glim will check when we get to town that all the money was shared out equally without Ven stashing any of it.

Glim says, "yay"

[whiz-games] Graaz asks, "I assumed I got the Druid spells plus the plant/animal/element spells. Did I assume too much?"

Glim says, "well, less yay"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Just the plant/animal/element spells."

Glim isn't good at simple math. damn 9 int

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "Let's hope it's at least 1070 XP =)"

[whiz-games] Graaz asks, "oh, whoops. that's somewhat more balanced. what about 0-level spells?"

[whiz-games] Ven says, "Hee."

Whizzard says, "It was in fact a bit over, but that's okay."

Whizzard says, "I wanted to introduce you to soulburn, not ruin the session."

Glim says, "heh"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Hmm, 0 level spells. Go with the druid ones there."

[whiz-games] Graaz says, "got it"

[whiz-games] Glim says, "okay, time to flee"

Tog says, "You just wanted to cackle evilly over our lifeless bodies. Admit it. I know how GMs are *sob*"

[whiz-games] Glim says, "tell me tomorrow what I missed"

Graaz says, "good session. I liked it."

[whiz-games] Blundarr says, "I gotta get going too."

Whizzard says, "Also, the pearl is a pearl of power."

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "As do I."

Tog asks, "Also, can someone send a transcript?"

[whiz-games] Glim says, "I definitely enjoyed, tho"

[whiz-games] Blundarr exclaims, "Thanks for DMing!"

[whiz-games] Glim says, "count me in next time"

[whiz-games] Ven asks, "Were we able to get the dog identified, to see if it was magical?"

[whiz-games] Blundarr says, "I had a lot of fun."

Whizzard says, "Figurine of wondrous power."

[whiz-games] Ven says, "Yeah, it was quite fun."

Giancarlo has disconnected.

Giancarlo goes home.

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Glad everyone had fun."

Ven asks (of Whizz), "Is that counted in the 300?"

Glim says, "bye"

Glim has disconnected.

Glim goes home.

Ven waves to leavers.

[whiz-games] Blundarr exclaims, "See you all later!"

Whizzard says, "Ven the magic items? Nah."

Graaz waves

Kisst-Haa waves.

Graaz has disconnected.

Graaz goes home.

[whiz-games] Blundarr says, "Kevin, I'll say hi to Luke for you tonight. :)"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Cool."

[whiz-games] Blundarr says, "OK, catch you all later."

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "See you later"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Pasta lumbago."

Blundarr goes home.

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa asks, "So advance to 2nd level, and when's the next session?"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Three saturdays from now."

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "nod"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Same whiz-time."

[whiz-games] Ghogg says, "Same whiz-channel."

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "Speaking of whiz-time, I've been drinking coffee since we started."

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "So I will catch you gentlemen on the flip side."

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "Good session, it was a lot of fun."

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "First time I've ever tried to play D&D on a MUD like that."

Ghogg disappears through an invisible gap in the MUD. You think you may have heard the sounds of chatting before the gap closed again.

[whiz-games] Kisst-Haa says, "Worked a lot better than I thought it would, actually. :"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "It's pretty much like live RPing."

[whiz-games] Molley says, "nod"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "A bit chaotic, but manageable."

[whiz-games] Ghogg says, "But with less Doritos"

[whiz-games] Molley says, "heh"

[whiz-games] Molley says, "Well, anyway, I'll drop you an e-mail when I update my char."

[whiz-games] Molley exclaims, "See you later!"

[whiz-games] Whizzard asks, "Also, anyone have any comments about the session?"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Later mol"

Molley waves.

Molley goes home.

[whiz-games] Ghogg asks, "Also, transcript? Anyone?"

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "PerrySimm."

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Though inky's not here to wrap it up."

Whizzard disappears through an invisible gap in the MUD. You think you may have heard the sounds of chatting before the gap closed again.

[whiz-games] Ven asks, "inky?"

[whiz-games] Alex says (to Ven), "Awwwk! Word on the street is that inky is doesn't know what a sneaky beaky is, but he likes it."

[whiz-games] Ven will close Perry in a minute.

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "Oh, duh"

[whiz-games] Emily says, "he had to go see his sister; she's about to leave town."

schep disappears through an invisible gap in the MUD. You think you may have heard the sounds of chatting before the gap closed again.

[whiz-games] Marvin says, "That kinda looked like fun."

[whiz-games] Whizzard says, "I like to think so. :)"