It's one of those tricky doors.

Check for traps. http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3288533/
Assuming it looks safe, listen for sounds etc. http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3288537/

Sariel consults her fountain of knowledge.

Knowledge + Arcana: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3288552/

Bernkastel sees nothing suspicious (and Sariel detects nothing magical), so she moves up to the door and attempts to listen to what's going on on the other side. It's pretty much completely quiet.

From what Sariel can tell, these designs seem to relate to the founding of the fortress (traveling, laboring), and the appointment of the first local leader (there are some words, but you'd need to understand dwarven to read them).

"I'm starting to hate my profession," Sariel mumbles, dreading being holed up underground again. Dwarves were never the lofty lot, and her recent life decisions have seen her in their anvil-loving ruins a bit too often.

>>6981
"...Before we head any further, can any of us read Dwarven?"

Sariel, a bit disdainfully, crosses her arms. "I've never had a need to read anything in a language other than Elven," she responds.

"I believe the Warlord was versed in Dwarven, but he exchanged our company for that of political intrigue."

For a moment, the Eladrin hesitates. Then, she says carefully, "Given time and a focus, I could likely imbue a minor enchantment to, say, a pair of spectacles to make the writing appear to you as in Common.

"Given our current location, I'm none too sure if that's an idea worth pursuing."

>>6984
"A quicker solution," Sariel adds, "is that I can copy the writing of whatever we find, and you read it later.

"For the engravings, too, come to think of it." Sariel eyes them intently. "Would there even be a market for Dwarven scribbles?"

>>6985
Thinking briefly on it, the monk says,"Maybe, for an old abandoned fort like this, there might be some history on these walls someone could be interested in."

"It's hard to say, it could be relating a story, or be threatening the incoming enemies.
Anyways, if the door doesn't look strange we could try to open it from a distance using that magical hand."

"It's a regular entrance, Sureiya," Sariel says. "Why would the dwarves arm it with a trap?"

She turns to throw a glance to Torinn. "What think you, cub?"

>>6990
Caught reading a book again, Torinn murmurs, "I think somebody should open that door."

"I am up for the guy with the Tiger to open the door."

>>6992
Torinn casually orders his mount forward and forces the door open, continuing on without worry of what's on the other side.

Torinn opens the door, and spies a short corridor of smooth, worked stone that opens into a larger room ahead. It's very quiet and still.

>>6997
"I know this place is supposed to be abandoned and all," Folka says while moving closer to the front of the group, "but I can't help but notice it's unusually quiet. You'd think there'd even be creatures still stirring about in a place like this."


Move to the square next to Bern's spirit (right below it)

Sariel eyes the Shaman and Warlock.

"I'll take the rear," she states, "so please, follow the cub."

"Not getting the jump on me again," Torinn murmurs. Taking a tight hold on the reins, he has Rutger climb up and crawl along the wall as they proceed further.

Athletics check : http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3290781/ (37)
Move forward three squares and up one to elevation 1 along the wall

"Stay alert."
Walk in and move a bit to the north. Also ready a ranged twin strike if an hostile creature is in range.

As the group moves forward, they discover what appears to be a large collection of broken-down siege equipment. There are also piles of ammunition, in the form of very moldy wooden bolts and moss-covered rocks sized for use by a catapult. There appears to be a large path to the north as well as east.

"Can you light this area a bit more?"
Perception check, maximum rolls (31) http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3291645/

Sureiya notices what appears to be a well-hidden compartment in the square structure occupying the center of the room.

Figuring out the purpose of the compartment will require moving adjacent to it, opening it, and making a Dungeoneering check to examine what is inside.

"Guys, I think I found something interesting here."

>>7007
>>7013
The shaman snaps back to reality. "Ah, okay, here," she replies.

Oblige, light, etc. Also, I'll stay near the front row.

When Bernkastel moves forward with the light, you catch just the briefest glimpse of a dark-skinned, dwarf-like humanoid in a passage to the southeast before you hear a clanking noise, and a door slams shut in front of the creature. Behind you, the door you entered from slams shut as well.

Once the party gets their bearings, they find themselves trapped in the siege workshop. To the north, you hear the heavy sound of stone grinding on stone as what appears to be a massive stone gate of some sort is being lowered, and water begins to seep in from the crack. Apparently, this room is about to become flooded.

You should probably figure out what the panel does, and quickly. It may also be worth the effort to try and brace the floodgate so that it cannot open as quickly.

The knowledge check for the dwarf-like humanoid is religion. A dungeoneering check while adjacent to the control panel will help you determine what it does and how you can manipulate it. A strength check while adjacent to the floodgate may slow it.

"Hey you!! What the hell do you think you are doing!??" Swinging his blades in a clear show of aggression.
"This ... is this some kind of control panel?"
Move near to the control panel and inspect it.
Dungeoneering check (19) http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3292697/

Sariel thinks about dorfs.

http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3292735/

"Cravens!" Torinn howls, "You think a trap like this will stop us?" Rutger leaps forward and charges to the floodgate. With superhuman effort, Torinn and his mount attempt to shut the floodgate again.

"I've got things covered over here. You guys find a way out."

Jump down and move adjacent to floodgate
Strength check to not just slow floodgate but push it back : http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3292963/ (27)

Torinn braces the floodgate, and for now, its progress seems to be slowing. However, the room is still filling with water, and the dragonborn's strength can't hold this back forever. Something else needs to be done!

Sureiya determines that the panel is not receiving proper power. Traditional operation of the panel is impossible, however... it should be possible to work the mechanisms behind the panel with the right tools.

Sureiya thinks a thievery check on the panel might be able to disable the trap, and open the doors.
Sariel knows the story of these creatures. Of all the civilized peoples of Faerun, the dwarves have probably suffered the most at the hands of the evils of the Underdark. Due to the close proximity of dwarven settlements to the far reaches of the Underdark, raids by the evil humanoids that dwell there are common. Many dwarves are taken as slaves. At some point, in their suffering, some of the enslaved dwarves consorted with devils in order to gain the power to overthrow their slavers. These corrupted dwarves are called duergar. Though most of the duergar were successful in utilizing their new-found power to escape their enslavement, most have since turned to evil practices, not realizing they have only traded one master for another. The duergar now have a reputation as slavers, and conduct their own raids to gather slaves. Furthermore, the duergar live side-by-side with devils, having fully embraced their diabolic pact.
The most prominent physical features of the duergar are the spike-like quills, which carry a deadly poison. The quills are often found somewhere on the duergar's head, where one would normally find hair. The duergar can shoot these quills very quickly as a ranged attack. Otherwise, they bear many physical similarities to dwarves, though have darker skin, and their quills are often colored as fire, in shades of bright orange, red, and yellow.

Myn holds his breath, wondering if the hole in his side will let water in anyways.

"Alright, I found something here. I got some tools so I can probably make this thing stop. Anyone care to give a hand? Not that we are in a rush or anything!"
Prepare thieves tools

>>7027
"While I've never really been good at this sort of thing, I could try and give a hand I suppose."

Aid another for thievery on Sureiya
http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3294593/

"Argh ... this may be a little harder than I expected ..."
Thievery check: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3294611/ (lol 5 +15)

As Sureiya fiddles a bit with the working mechanisms for the gate, he seems to have stopped the floodgate from opening further--for now. Torinn's efforts seem to be paying off as well. Still, water is spilling into the room, and some more work will be necessary to raise the floodgate back and block the flow of water. Torinn also feels that he could probably help by trying to force the gate upwards...

Another thievery and strength check would be good. You can aid another with dungeoneering for the thievery.

>>7039
>>7038
Shrugging, Folka says,"It isn't nothin' to panic about, we're doing okay so far! At least the water isn't up to our necks yet." while assisting Sureiya again with the mechanisms.

Torinn heaves the gate back into place with a grunt of effort.

strength check : http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3295124/ (19)

"Alright alright, let me give it another try ..."
Thievery check! (lol 8 +15 =23) http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3295133/

The combined efforts of the group manage to stop the floodgate from opening, and raise it back into position. Furthermore, Sureiya thinks he has unlocked the doors, that were locked by whatever mechanism was lowering the floodgate.

Skill challenge success (level 6, complexity 2). Everyone receives 125 XP. The expected XP total is 8508/10,000.

"... I think it's open now. Care to give a check?"

>>7043
"Is it unlocked? Everyone, prepare for an attack," says the shaman, putting the whip away and moving to listen through the door.

Perception: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3295207/
hopefully they're not actively trying to be stealthy

Bernkastel listens for noise on the other side of the door... and it's eerily quiet. She can detect no movement or sounds through the stone door.

Sariel moves closer to the door as well, attempting to sense the presence of magic beyond the steel construct.

"That creature we saw briefly," she begins, "was likely one of the duergar. They're slaves, escaped from the Underdark, only to grow as kin to those accursed Drow."

She snorts with visible contempt at the mention of the Drow, then continues, "It may be that these duergar have enslaved some people and we may run across those. It may also be that they hope we are their next prey. Whichever the case, beware most the quills they wear as hair; they carry a deadly toxin.

"Regardless of our original cause here, I move to suggest we eliminate those duergar to the last."

Arcana check: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3295782/
Obv too distracted by ranting.

Sariel can't detect anything magical near the door.

"Well what are we waitin' around twiddlin' our thumbs for!? Let's get movin' already! " Folka exclaims as he motions to Torinn to go through the door.

>>7053
"Wait, let's not go yet," the shaman whispers to the group, motioning for them to stop.

"If there is an enemy lurking outside, maybe we should wait out of sight when we open the door, and ambush them when they enter."

>>7054
"I'm sure those creatures know this place a lot better than we do, nor would they probably be stupid enough to waltz right back in when they see the door open. I'm sure as heck not gonna wait around forever."

>>7055
"... Assuming there is an enemy, it seems as though the side to pass through this door first would be at a disadvantage. If you insist, though, everyone should be prepared to move as soon as the door opens."

Requesting readied actions, attacks for those with ranged attacks and move actions for thsoe without or unwilling, though there may well be no enemy beyond the door.

Standard action: Ready action, perception etc.

Also I should have been keeping the temporary HP on the party.

"Alright, just do it."
Stay near of the entrance, ready an action: ranged twin strike in any near hostile creature

Sariel nods, and marches to the rear of the group, readying her Winged Horde.

Ready Winged Horde, first hostile to enter the room, or nearest group of hostiles when initiative starts.

Torinn swings the door open, but the creature that was on the other side of the door has vanished. All that is there is a short bit of wall that breaks back into a natural cavern, leading north. There is a lever on the wall, presumably the one the creature from before pulled to initiate the flooding.

The shaman looks into the next area.

Perception, as planned. I can look for footprints or tracks in addition to traps, right?
http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3297477/

Bernkastel doesn't notice much of interest here. There's a bit of rubble where constructed walls have obviously decayed over time and given way to the natural cavern walls, and the ground is solid and dry enough to not leave any tracks. However, there seems to be only one obvious way to go from here, so the creature may have run off in that direction.

>>7068
"... It seems to be safe." The shaman walks ahead, providing light.

Sariel and Roth follow behind Bern, the Displacer Beast close enough to grant Bern its protective aura.

Sariel, meanwhile, holds her Winged Horde at the go.

Roth within 1 of Bern, Sariel within 2 of Bern and 1 of Roth, Winged Horde Readied at first hostile creature.

The terrain worked stone floor steadily reverts back to a natural cavern floor ahead, with quite a bit of debris marking the transition. The cavern floor itself appears quite muddy, and there is clearly a lot more cavern beyond the reach of Bernkastel's sunrod.

"The shortie runned huh?"
Moving ahead staying close to the others. Still attacking with ranged twin strike any hostile creature in range.

"They cleared out awfully fast."

Without any enemies he can see, Torinn takes up his previous position, slightly ahead of the group. As an afterthought, he looks up to see if there are any enemies lurking above. It couldn't hurt.
Jump up and climb along wall again, 1 square up and 3 squares ahead of everybody else
(athletics check : http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3298497/)
Examine the ceiling

"See? What'd I tell ya! Nothing to worry about. Those cowards already skittered off to the darkest reaches for all we know." Folka nonchalantly says out loud, while taking point somewhat behind Torinn.

>>7077
The shaman nods in agreement. "It looks like you're right."

Though, the spirits don't seem to be letting down their guard.

Keep moving forward. I should always be close to the front line.

"I got a bad feeling about this place ..."
Move to p-4, perception check (lol 2) http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3299039/
ready a ranged attack again

The area here opens into a large cavern. There appears to be a collapsed stone column blocking the path north, though there's no sign of any more of the duergar.

The floor here is muddy and covered in moss and stagnant, shallow pools of water. However, there is one pool of water towards the back that looks a lot deeper. There are a few stone pillars, and some stalagmites in the northeast corner.

perception http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3299541/

Looking around from her current position, "Bernkastel" can't see much of interest. There are some occasional ripples in the deep pool in the back, as if it's not completely still.

The shaman whispers, "There's something in the far side of the pool."

Torinn nods in understanding. He motions for Sureiya to sit behind him.

Staying silent, the ranger follow the party plan.

Torinn silently orders Rutger to resume climbing, moving slowly and cautiously over towards the pool. He stands a few feet back, not wanting to get [too- close just yet.

Move along wall to H/I, 1/2, elevation 1
See if situation changes

ready ranged attack against any hostile in range

As Torinn approaches, a shape beneath the water quickly moves to the surface and emerges! A four-headed, reptilian monstrosity engages Torinn and his mount, but unfortunately, remains too far away for any of the party's readied actions to trigger!

The creature looms over Torinn and Rutger threatening, its four serpentine heads opening their fanged maws, and their teeth dripping a rather dangerous-looking green substance. The creature is covered in pale, sickly green scales and has ridges running down the back of each of its four long necks, and has no arms, with only two fat, clawed legs for mobility. The heads each appear individually alert and mobile, and ready to strike at the slightest provocation.

Folka is the first to seize the initiative.

The hydra remains out of range of winged horde,, as well as the range of Myn's eldritch blast. Therefore, those readied actions do not trigger.
Sureiya can attempt a ranged twin strike, if he likes.

Initiative
Folka Shiningarm (Hideiling): 24
Sureiya (anon-kun): 20
Hydra: 19
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel): 18
Sariel (Liliane): 16
Myn Nthelsyr (George): 10
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): 15

Players
Myn Nthelsyr (George): (T-4) 50/50 HP, Darkspiral aura 1, Concealment
Book Imp (Myn): (T-4) Passive Mode
Folka Shiningarm (Hideiling): (R-7) 48/48 HP
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel): (R-5) 47/47 HP
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): (H/I-1/2, Elevation 1) 58/58 HP
Rutger (Astaroth): (H/I-1/2, Elevation 1) 29/29 HP, Resist 5 all
Sureiya (Anonkun): (H/I-1/2, Elevation 1) 55/55 HP
Sariel (Liliane): (S-6) 51/51 HP
Roth (Liliane): (T-5) 25/25 HP, +1 power bonus to all defenses for adjacent allies
Spirit Companion (Bernkastel): (O-6) +2 to saving throws for adjacent allies
Elemental Spirit (Bernkastel): (Q-5) +1 to all defenses for adjacent allies

Enemies
Hydra (Enemy): (F/G-4/5)

Notes
Hydra knowledge is nature.

Free Action: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3301335/
Nature Check

A giant snake!
Nature check: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3301336/ (6)

nature check lol:http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3301355/

Sariel (Nature): Hydras are fierce mythical beasts of primordial origin. It was said that one of the most powerful primordials had hands tipped with hundreds of serpentine heads, and that the hydras emerged from his carcass when he fell.
As for actual fact, though most people know of hydras as mythical beasts, adventurers, sailors, and certain explorers know of their true nature--predatory water-dwellers that stalk the hinterlands and the far reaches of the world, including the Underdark. The heads of the hydra are capable of independent action--even if one head is inconvenienced in some manner, the others can pick up the slack. This is especially evident when one encounters a sleeping hydra, as only half of the heads will be asleep.
However, though hydras are known as dumb beasts, they can actually be trained with the proper care, and make vicious and effective pets. They are unnaturally cunning, as if one head learns a trick, all of the other heads instantly pick up on it. A hydra thus is far more capable of learning long lists of commands than other beasts. Giants, minotaurs, and other monstrous humanoids are known to keep hydra pets, but there are ancient whisperings that the dwarves of the old kingdom employed "dungeon masters" which were capable of taming even the mighty hydra.
The most prolific hydra was a nine-headed, immortal hydra that was slain in battle with a demigod. Though the truth of this myth is dubious, it is known that hydras are capable of growing additional heads if one head is destroyed, and the powerful poison the hydra of legend possessed is based on a particular breed of hydra--the poisonous hydra, a level 8 solo brute, which this hydra appears to be. You're unsure of the specifics, but it's rumored that the poison causes only pain at first, but will quickly spread throughout the victim's body, rendering it half-paralyzed. The hydra is highly resistant to poison, but you know that if you can cause it a significant amount of fire or acid damage, it is possible to stop the regeneration of the hydra heads. This may only serve to make the hydra more deadly, however, as it is said that hydras that are reduced in head count become even more vicious and vengeful.

Folka was just following Torinn normally when the hydra emerged, interrupting his walk.

I'll count that as a readied action for Folka to follow Torinn. It's resolved and now Folka has moved and it's his turn.

Initiative
Folka Shiningarm (Hideiling): 24
Sureiya (anon-kun): 20
Poisonous Hydra: 19
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel): 18
Sariel (Liliane): 16
Myn Nthelsyr (George): 10
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): 15

Players
Myn Nthelsyr (George): (T-4) 50/50 HP, Darkspiral aura 1, Concealment
Book Imp (Myn): (T-4) Passive Mode
Folka Shiningarm (Hideiling): (K-3) 48/48 HP
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel): (R-5) 47/47 HP
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): (H/I-1/2, Elevation 1) 58/58 HP
Rutger (Astaroth): (H/I-1/2, Elevation 1) 29/29 HP, Resist 5 all
Sureiya (Anonkun): (H/I-1/2, Elevation 1) 55/55 HP
Sariel (Liliane): (S-6) 51/51 HP
Roth (Liliane): (T-5) 25/25 HP, +1 power bonus to all defenses for adjacent allies
Spirit Companion (Bernkastel): (O-6) +2 to saving throws for adjacent allies
Elemental Spirit (Bernkastel): (Q-5) +1 to all defenses for adjacent allies

Enemies
Poisonous Hydra (Enemy): (F/G-4/5), 4 heads

Notes
Hydra knowledge is nature.

"So those guys managed to train a Hydra?!"
Nature check: nature freak etc (29) http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3301488/

>>7122
Sureiya knows everything outlined here:
>>7114
In addition, Sureiya knows that flanking the hydra is a fruitless effort, as its extra heads afford it all around vision (you can't gain combat advantage by flanking the hydra). Its many-headed trait allows it to continue to act even if one of its heads is stunned, and other heads will learn from the mistakes of any that miss with their attacks (the hydra can take free actions while stunned or dominated, and whenever it misses with an attack, any subsequent attacks made as part of the same action ignore any penalties imposed on it by effects or attacks). Furthermore, whenever it drops below three-fourths, one-half, or one-fourth of its life, one of its heads will be destroyed. It will grow two new heads at the start of its turn unless it takes a fair amount of fire or acid damage before then (regenerating heads allows it to regenerate lost heads unless it takes at least 12 fire or acid damage, which reduces the amount of heads it regenerates by 1 per 12 acid or fire damage). Finally, the hydra can threaten distant enemies (it possesses threatening reach, so it can make opportunity attacks within 2 squares).
The hydra's basic attack is a simple bite attack, which does a moderate amount of damage. It also possesses a poison spit attack, which deals less damage, but inflicts the hydra poison and doesn't leave the hydra exposed to attack (when poisoned by the hydra, you take ongoing 5 poison damage (save ends), and if you fail a saving throw, you fall prone and can't stand from prone until you save--poison spit doesn't provoke opportunity attacks even though it's a ranged attack). Its usual attack method is attacking once for every head it possesses on its turn (hydra fury, an at-will attack, allows it to use either bite or poison spit once for every head). When it attacks in this furious manner, it regurgitates a small amount of poison, which is dangerous and will cause poisoning to an open wound (when the hydra uses hydra fury, its bite will carry the same hydra poison as its poison spit, and any creature it misses with every single attack it makes takes 5 poison damage.
The hydra continues to be a threat at all times. It viciously snaps with a pair of bites at nearby enemies (snapping jaws is a free action that allows the hydra to use bite twice against any enemy that ends its turn within 2 squares of the hydra). In addition, if it is not sufficiently distracted, it reacts to ranged attackers with an extra-potent spit attack (reflexive spit allows it to use poison spit against an enemy 3 or more squares away from the hydra that hits it with an attack, which deals 5 extra poison damage if it hits. It can't use reflexive spit if 4 or more enemies are within 2 squares of the hydra).

>>7125
>>7122
>>7114
"So does anything know what this overgrown lizard actually does or what to look out for!? I'd like to at least know something before I end up near it!"

"Guys, this beast is a pain! Every head have it's own conscience and will attack independently. It can spit acid and I don't think flanking would do any good!
Aside from that I know it will usually furiously attack anyone kinda near of it when it got a chance and that it will try to counter ranged attacks."

>>7129
"Got it! More heads just means more fun for me anyway! This thing will find it's not so easy to hit me!" Folka shouts as he suddenly blurs into the fray to face the oncoming foe.

He seems to land an impressive couple of blows against the Hydra and can't help but grin to himself.


Move Action:Shift 1 square to the northeast
Minor Action:(Item encounter power from boots of the fencing master) Shift 2 squares (one square northeast again, then one north)
Standard Action:Open the Gate of Battle vs Hydra's reflexes
http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3301777/
Free Action:Flurry of blows (4 damage, slide hydra one square southwest, so right next to torinn. I have CA against target until end of my next turn.)
(another note, gain +1 AC and Reflex until end of next turn as well)

Folka quickly dashes up next to the hydra, never leaving himself open to attack, and then lands one solid blow on the beast's midsection. The hydra roars and brings three of its heads down to counterattack as it stumbles forward, but the monk quickly beats them back. Unfortunately, one head outmaneuvers the monk and bites him savagely in the shoulder.

Folka shifts, then uses boots of the fencing master to shift 2 squares. He gains a +1 bonus to AC and Reflex until the end of his next turn.
Folka uses open the gate of battle, which hits for 25 damage, and his centered breath flurry of blows adds 4 damage and slides it 1 square. Folka gains CA against it until the end of his next turn.
At the end of Folka's turn, snapping jaws misses Folka once and hits Folka once for 15 damage. The hydra takes 7 radiant damage from Torinn's righteous radiance. Torinn's shield of devotion heals Folka for 4 hit points.

Initiative
Folka Shiningarm (Hideiling): 24
Sureiya (anon-kun): 20
Poisonous Hydra: 19
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel): 18
Sariel (Liliane): 16
Myn Nthelsyr (George): 10
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): 15

Players
Myn Nthelsyr (George): (T-4) 50/50 HP, Darkspiral aura 1, Concealment
Book Imp (Myn): (T-4) Passive Mode
Folka Shiningarm (Hideiling): (H-5) 37/48 HP, +1 to AC and Reflex
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel): (R-5) 47/47 HP
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): (H/I-1/2, Elevation 1) 58/58 HP
Rutger (Astaroth): (H/I-1/2, Elevation 1) 29/29 HP, Resist 5 all
Sureiya (Anonkun): (H/I-1/2, Elevation 1) 55/55 HP
Sariel (Liliane): (S-6) 51/51 HP
Roth (Liliane): (T-5) 25/25 HP, +1 power bonus to all defenses for adjacent allies
Spirit Companion (Bernkastel): (O-6) +2 to saving throws for adjacent allies
Elemental Spirit (Bernkastel): (Q-5) +1 to all defenses for adjacent allies

Enemies
Poisonous Hydra (Enemy): (G/H-3/4) -36 HP, 4 heads

Notes
Hydra knowledge is nature.

"Thanks for bringing the fun near to us!"
Minor action: Set hunter quarry on the Hydra.
Standard action: Twin strike against the hydra (failed): http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3301831/
Minor action: Off hand strike (18 damage points) : http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3301836/

The ranger's initial pair of strikes fail to pierce the hydra's thick hide, but one last off-hand blow slices a clean line across one of the beast's necks. The beast salivates as it bites towards the ranger twice, missing once and connecting with the half-orc's torso on the second attack.
The hydra finally gains enough leverage to unleash a full flurry of attacks, biting at Torinn and Sureiya no less than eight times in total! When the attack ends, both of the combatants feel the draining poison of the hydra flowing through their veins, though Sureiya manages to land a solid counter-attack. The beast still seems quite in the fight, however, and three of its heads roar with vigor. One head seems to be looking a bit pale, though...

Sureiya places his quarry on the hydra. His twin strike misses it twice. He then uses off-hand strike, which hits for 19 damage.
The hydra's snapping jaws misses Sureiya once and hits once for 15 damage. The hydra takes 7 damage from Torinn's righteous radiance.
The poisonous hydra uses hydra fury! It uses bite twice against Torinn, and twice against Sureiya. It misses Torinn once and Sureiya twice, and hits Torinn once for 12 damage, plus ongoing 5 poison damage (save ends). Sureiya takes 5 poison damage.
The hydra spends an action point! It uses hydra fury again, missing Torinn once, then hitting Torinn once for 15 damage, and hitting Sureiya twice for 13 damage and 10 damage, plus ongoing 5 poison damage (save ends). Sureiya's disruptive strike hits for 15 damage but doesn't cause a miss, and it takes 7 radiant damage from Torinn's righteous radiance. The first hit triggers Sureiya's half-orc resilience, which grants Sureiya 5 THP, which help absorb the next attack.

Initiative
Folka Shiningarm (Hideiling): 24
Sureiya (anon-kun): 20
Poisonous Hydra: 19
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel): 18
Sariel (Liliane): 16
Myn Nthelsyr (George): 10
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): 15

Players
Myn Nthelsyr (George): (T-4) 50/50 HP, Darkspiral aura 1, Concealment
Book Imp (Myn): (T-4) Passive Mode
Folka Shiningarm (Hideiling): (H-5) 37/48 HP, +1 to AC and Reflex
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel): (R-5) 47/47 HP
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): (H/I-1/2, Elevation 1) 31/58 HP, ongoing 5 poison damage (save ends)
Rutger (Astaroth): (H/I-1/2, Elevation 1) 29/29 HP, Resist 5 all
Sureiya (Anonkun): (H/I-1/2, Elevation 1) 17/55 HP Bloodied, ongoing 5 poison damage (save ends)
Sariel (Liliane): (S-6) 51/51 HP
Roth (Liliane): (T-5) 25/25 HP, +1 power bonus to all defenses for adjacent allies
Spirit Companion (Bernkastel): (O-6) +2 to saving throws for adjacent allies
Elemental Spirit (Bernkastel): (Q-5) +1 to all defenses for adjacent allies

Enemies
Poisonous Hydra (Enemy): (G/H-3/4) -84 HP, 4 heads, granting CA to Folka

Notes
Hydra knowledge is nature.

The shaman calls an iron archon to aid in the inevitable fight, initially having considered escape but quickly realizing that this group never retreats.

Move action: M-7, spirit companion to J-3, elevation 1.
Minor action: Spirit of Athas to I-3, elevation 1.
Standard action: Sly Fox Spirit, Torinn first and Sureiya if Torinn hits. +1 item bonus to the attack rolls.

>>7167
Torinn's roll here. http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3303356/
Sureiya needs to roll next.

basic attack: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3303402/

The shaman and her spirits quickly reposition themselves for combat, before she summons an iron archon to guide Torinn's blow towards the hydra--the hydra tries to dodge, but one of the heads is too slow, and is severed at the neck by the dragonborn's longsword. It flops to the ground, and the hydra is down to three heads and a stump. Sureiya attempts to follow with one of his own, but the hydra quickly jumps aside.

Bernkastel's moves, then uses call spirit of athas to summon her elemental spirit. She then uses sly fox spirit, and Torinn's MBA hits for 18 damage, but Sureiya's misses.

Initiative
Folka Shiningarm (Hideiling): 24
Sureiya (anon-kun): 20
Poisonous Hydra: 19
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel): 18
Sariel (Liliane): 16
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): 15
Myn Nthelsyr (George): 10

Players
Myn Nthelsyr (George): (T-4) 50/50 HP, Darkspiral aura 1, Concealment
Book Imp (Myn): (T-4) Passive Mode
Folka Shiningarm (Hideiling): (H-5) 37/48 HP, +1 to AC and Reflex
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel): (M-7) 47/47 HP
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): (H/I-1/2, Elevation 1) 31/58 HP, ongoing 5 poison damage (save ends)
Rutger (Astaroth): (H/I-1/2, Elevation 1) 29/29 HP, Resist 5 all
Sureiya (Anonkun): (H/I-1/2, Elevation 1) 17/55 HP Bloodied , ongoing 5 poison damage (save ends)
Sariel (Liliane): (S-6) 51/51 HP
Roth (Liliane): (T-5) 25/25 HP, +1 power bonus to all defenses for adjacent allies
Spirit Companion (Bernkastel): (J-3, Elevation 1)
Elemental Spirit (Bernkastel): (I-3, Elevation 1) +1 power bonus to all defenses for adjacent allies

Enemies
Poisonous Hydra (Enemy): (G/H-3/4) -102 HP, 3 heads, granting CA to Folka

Notes
Hydra knowledge is nature.

Sariel does stuff.

Sariel to O5, Roth to N6

Standard: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3304267/ lol fail

Sariel and Roth advance, though the hydra seems unaffected by the horde of illusionary warriors that the eladrin summons.

Sariel's winged horde misses the poisonous hydra.

Initiative
Folka Shiningarm (Hideiling): 24
Sureiya (anon-kun): 20
Poisonous Hydra: 19
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel): 18
Sariel (Liliane): 16
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): 15
Myn Nthelsyr (George): 10

Players
Myn Nthelsyr (George): (T-4) 50/50 HP, Darkspiral aura 1, Concealment
Book Imp (Myn): (T-4) Passive Mode
Folka Shiningarm (Hideiling): (H-5) 37/48 HP, +1 to AC and Reflex
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel): (M-7) 47/47 HP
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): (H/I-1/2, Elevation 1) 31/58 HP, ongoing 5 poison damage (save ends)
Rutger (Astaroth): (H/I-1/2, Elevation 1) 29/29 HP, Resist 5 all
Sureiya (Anonkun): (H/I-1/2, Elevation 1) 17/55 HP Bloodied , ongoing 5 poison damage (save ends)
Sariel (Liliane): (O-5) 51/51 HP
Roth (Liliane): (N-6) 25/25 HP, +1 power bonus to all defenses for adjacent allies
Spirit Companion (Bernkastel): (J-3, Elevation 1)
Elemental Spirit (Bernkastel): (I-3, Elevation 1) +1 power bonus to all defenses for adjacent allies

Enemies
Poisonous Hydra (Enemy): (G/H-3/4) -102 HP, 3 heads, granting CA to Folka

Notes
Hydra knowledge is nature.

"Hey, you overgrown garden snakes! You wanna eat something" Torinn growls, grimacing as the poison makes his entire body burn. He hefts his sword, light spearing the hydra as he brings his brilliant blade down in a slash. "Eat this!"
Radiant energy bursts from his blade as he hacks away at the hydra, infusing Sureiya with vigor while Torinn grants him a portion of his vitality. Drawing upon his resolve, he bolsters himself for retaliation, purging the poison from his system through sheer willpower.

"Come on, I've seen infants with more bite than you."

Standard : Strike of Hope + Holy Smite http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3304405/ (26, 9+6)
Grant 9 THPs to Sureiya
Minor : Use second wind on Sureiya
Minor : Use Virtue to gain 19 THPs
Save against ongoing poison : http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3304409/ (12)

Torinn feels a bit woozy from the hydra poison, but recovers his strength quick enough to strike out with divine power, leaving the hydra confused and distracted. But it's not so distracted that it doesn't attempt to bite the paladin twice. Torinn quickly fends off the hydra's attacks with his shield, then prays for Bahamut's blessing on both himself and the ranger. The dragon god obliges, and grants them both extra vitality, and Torinn even manages to overcome the hydra's poison with relative ease.

Torinn takes ongoing 5 poison damage and is bloodied.
Torinn's strike of hope hits with holy smite for 9 damage plus 6 radiant damage, and the hydra is dazed until the end of Torinn's next turn. This grants Sureiya 9 THP.
Torinn uses virtue of sacrifice to spend a sure via his second wind, which heals Sureiya for 14 hit points.
Torinn uses virtue to spend a surge and gain 19 THP.
Torinn saves against ongoing poison damage. The hydra's snapping jaws misses Torinn twice.

Initiative
Folka Shiningarm (Hideiling): 24
Sureiya (anon-kun): 20
Poisonous Hydra: 19
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel): 18
Sariel (Liliane): 16
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): 15
Myn Nthelsyr (George): 10

Players
Myn Nthelsyr (George): (T-4) 50/50 HP, Darkspiral aura 1, Concealment
Book Imp (Myn): (T-4) Passive Mode
Folka Shiningarm (Hideiling): (H-5) 37/48 HP, +1 to AC and Reflex
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel): (M-7) 47/47 HP
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): (H/I-1/2, Elevation 1) 26/58 HP (Bloodied) + 19 tHP
Rutger (Astaroth): (H/I-1/2, Elevation 1) 29/29 HP, Resist 5 all
Sureiya (Anonkun): (H/I-1/2, Elevation 1) 31/55 HP + 9 tHP, ongoing 5 poison damage (save ends)
Sariel (Liliane): (O-5) 51/51 HP
Roth (Liliane): (N-6) 25/25 HP, +1 power bonus to all defenses for adjacent allies
Spirit Companion (Bernkastel): (J-3, Elevation 1)
Elemental Spirit (Bernkastel): (I-3, Elevation 1) +1 power bonus to all defenses for adjacent allies

Enemies
Poisonous Hydra (Enemy): (G/H-3/4) -117 HP, 3 heads, granting CA to Folka, dazed

Notes
Hydra knowledge is nature.

>>7193


"...I wonder where I could get one of these."

Positioning himself behind the shaman, Myn curses the creature, taking on some psychic burden to ensure a successful attack.

Move action: Move to N-8.
Minor action: Curse hydra.
Standard action: Cast Shared Agony against Hydra.

Attack roll:http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3304582/
reroll:http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3304584/

Damage roll:http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3304588/

The warlock confidently strides forward, and attempts to blast the hydra with a burst of psychic energy. At first, Myn has difficulty wrapping himself around the beast's multiple brains, but a sharp, eldritch pain from his side both reminds him of the price of his power and brings his mind back into focus. The hydra begins to feel this pain as well, and reels from the shared agony.

Myn moves, then curses the hydra. His shared agony hits for 22 psychic damage, but he takes 7 damage from the reroll.

Initiative
Folka Shiningarm (Hideiling): 24
Sureiya (anon-kun): 20
Poisonous Hydra: 19
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel): 18
Sariel (Liliane): 16
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): 15
Myn Nthelsyr (George): 10

Players
Myn Nthelsyr (George): (N-8) 43/50 HP, Darkspiral aura 1, Concealment
Book Imp (Myn): (N-8) Passive Mode
Folka Shiningarm (Hideiling): (H-5) 37/48 HP, +1 to AC and Reflex
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel): (M-7) 47/47 HP
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): (H/I-1/2, Elevation 1) 26/58 HP (Bloodied) + 19 tHP
Rutger (Astaroth): (H/I-1/2, Elevation 1) 29/29 HP, Resist 5 all
Sureiya (Anonkun): (H/I-1/2, Elevation 1) 31/55 HP + 9 tHP, ongoing 5 poison damage (save ends)
Sariel (Liliane): (O-5) 51/51 HP
Roth (Liliane): (N-6) 25/25 HP, +1 power bonus to all defenses for adjacent allies
Spirit Companion (Bernkastel): (J-3, Elevation 1)
Elemental Spirit (Bernkastel): (I-3, Elevation 1) +1 power bonus to all defenses for adjacent allies

Enemies
Poisonous Hydra (Enemy): (G/H-3/4) -139 HP, 3 heads, granting CA to Folka, dazed, Cursed (Myn)

Notes
Hydra knowledge is nature.

"Well guys, I'm outta here!"
Standard: twin strike (apparently 14 damage) http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3305179/
Free action: fall prone from mount into J-2
Minor action: Stand up
Movement action: Invigorating stride shifting to L-3

Folka holds off his attack a bit, but that doesn't stop the hydra from biting at the monk twice more, the first tearing a bloody gash in Folka's side, but the second being deftly beaten away by the monk's quick reflexes.

Sureiya unleashes a pair of sword attacks against the hydra in retaliation, scoring a pair of solid hits. He then drops off the mount, rolling to his feet in a smooth motion. The half-orc then manages to carefully slip away from the hydra's reach, regaining a bit of his strength from a brief respite from the onslaught. He also manages to rid himself of the damaging poison before its effects become crippling.

The hydra's snapping jaws hit Folka once for 14 damage and miss Folka once. It takes 7 radiant damage from Torinn's righteous radiance.
Sureiya takes ongoing 5 poison damage.
Sureiya's twin strike hits the hydra twice for 14 damage and 6 damage, and the hydra takes a -2 penalty to attacks until the end of Sureiya's next turn.
Sureiya drops prone. Sureiya uses acrobat boots to stand from prone. Sureiya then uses invigorating stride to shift 2 squares and use his second wind, spending a surge to regain 14 hit points and gain a +2 bonus to all defenses until the start of his next turn.
Sureiya saves against ongoing damage. http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3305237/

Initiative
Sureiya (anon-kun): 20
Folka Shiningarm (Hideiling): 20-1 (Delayed)
Poisonous Hydra: 19
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel): 18
Sariel (Liliane): 16
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): 15
Myn Nthelsyr (George): 10

Players
Myn Nthelsyr (George): (N-8) 43/50 HP, Darkspiral aura 1, Concealment
Book Imp (Myn): (N-8) Passive Mode
Folka Shiningarm (Hideiling): (H-5) 23/48 HP (Bloodied), +1 to AC and Reflex
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel): (M-7) 47/47 HP
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): (H/I-1/2, Elevation 1) 26/58 HP (Bloodied) + 19 tHP
Rutger (Astaroth): (H/I-1/2, Elevation 1) 29/29 HP, Resist 5 all
Sureiya (Anonkun): (L-3) 45/55 HP + 4 tHP
Sariel (Liliane): (O-5) 51/51 HP
Roth (Liliane): (N-6) 25/25 HP, +1 power bonus to all defenses for adjacent allies
Spirit Companion (Bernkastel): (J-3, Elevation 1)
Elemental Spirit (Bernkastel): (I-3, Elevation 1) +1 power bonus to all defenses for adjacent allies

Enemies
Poisonous Hydra (Enemy): (G/H-3/4) -166 HP, 3 heads, granting CA to Folka, dazed, Cursed (Myn), -2 to attacks

Notes
Hydra knowledge is nature.

As Folka holds back, the hydra roars once more, a shrill cry that echoes throughout the cavern system. As it does so, the severed neck wiggles and splits as two new heads emerge from the bloody stump. The now five-headed hydra utilizes every head as it bites at Torinn and Folka twice. The two adventurers manage to dodge every bite, but the fifth head launches a projectile poison spit which manages to strike Folka head-on, and the monk feels the poison quickly spreading throughout his body.

Folka continues to delay until after Bernkastel.
The hydra grows 2 new heads with regenerating heads. It then uses hydra fury, attacking Torinn with bite twice and missing both times, then attacking Folka with poison spit once, hitting for 6 poison damage plus ongoing 5 poison damage (save ends), then missing Folka with bite twice. It takes 7 radiant damage from Torinn's righteous radiance.

Initiative
Sureiya (anon-kun): 20
Poisonous Hydra: 19
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel): 18
Folka Shiningarm (Hideiling): 18-1
Sariel (Liliane): 16
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): 15
Myn Nthelsyr (George): 10

Players
Myn Nthelsyr (George): (N-8) 43/50 HP, Darkspiral aura 1, Concealment
Book Imp (Myn): (N-8) Passive Mode
Folka Shiningarm (Hideiling): (H-5) 17/48 HP (Bloodied), ongoing 5 poison damage (save ends)
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel): (M-7) 47/47 HP
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): (H/I-1/2, Elevation 1) 26/58 HP (Bloodied) + 19 tHP
Rutger (Astaroth): (H/I-1/2, Elevation 1) 29/29 HP, Resist 5 all
Sureiya (Anonkun): (L-3) 45/55 HP + 4 tHP, +2 to all defenses
Sariel (Liliane): (O-5) 51/51 HP
Roth (Liliane): (N-6) 25/25 HP, +1 power bonus to all defenses for adjacent allies
Spirit Companion (Bernkastel): (J-3, Elevation 1)
Elemental Spirit (Bernkastel): (I-3, Elevation 1) +1 power bonus to all defenses for adjacent allies

Enemies
Poisonous Hydra (Enemy): (G/H-3/4) -173 HP, 5 heads, granting CA to Folka, dazed, Cursed (Myn), -2 to attacks

Notes
Hydra knowledge is nature.

"There, an opportunity for an all-out attack."

The elemental spirit eagerly cuts into the beast with its scythe, and disappears with a sudden gust of wind.

Immediately, whirlwinds blow up a duststorm near both the hydra and the shaman's allies, summoning four ephemeral figures--air archons. They use their mastery over wind to blow the hydra into a disadvantageous position, and propel allies into powerful charges toward the vulnerable enemy.

Minor action: Inspiring Word for Folka. Surge + 2d6 + 1 healing, http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3305566/
Minor action: Draw totemic spear.
Standard action: Spirit of Athas attack, Int. vs. Reflex. http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3305559/
- Action Point - Standard action: Lamb to the slaughter, Str. vs. Will. I'll have Torinn, Folka, and Sureiya charge the hydra. http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3305563/
Free action: Bracers of Mental Might, use int in place of str for the attack.

Rutger swipes at the hydra as it flies past, but only hits empty air. "Hold on, Rutger, here we go..." Torinn says as he holds on tightly. The archon propels him into a terrible charge, Rutger roaring in primal fury. He hacks at the hydra's many heads with his blade, declaring, "I don't care how many heads you grow, you beast. You will not survive this fight!"

Rutger's raking claw immediate reaction :http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3305565/ (18, miss)
Torinn's charge attack : http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3305568/ (26, 10)

>>7205
8:49 PM Voyager: lol wait
8:49 PM Voyager: I forgot to post where I'm pulling the hydra to
8:50 PM Voyager: it's K/L-6/7.