Soulriders 5.0: Legend of the Unending Games

Surraruthru and friends are joined by a fourth - Jaela, fresh back from a trip to the Prime Material. They meet in Surraruthru's burgeoning hoard room, Kascha smiling to Jaela. "Do you need me to catch you up on what's going on?"

Very plain intro, if there needs to be IC expo, we can get that out of the way ASAP and move on.

"There's a vault with eight chests of treasure in it. We've gotten one, but the defenses are formidable. A closed loop door, orbs of acid, electricity, fire, cold, and sonic that shoot rays, and an undying hoardheart zombie. We'll need additional help with dispelling the magic in the orbs and holding off the zombie to get enough time to retrieve all eight chests."

"That also assumes that's everything, which may not be the case," Ebony adds, "The defenses had a sense of escalation."

"Dispelling something and holding off the zombie's doable," Jaela muses. "Rays, right? Did you try the ray-deflecting spell?"

"That's an idea as well, as well as being hard to hit in the first place," Kascha says.

For OOC clarity, which spell are you thinking of?

Ray Deflection, sorc/wiz4

"Thank you," Ebony says, "Surraruthru, would you be able to use that through your tapestry?"

Let's go for a brief recap so we know what magic and stuff got used. What worked, what didn't.

Okay, quick notes.

- It took a powerful dispel to weaken the vault door long enough for follow up dispels to eliminate it. Scanning indicated physical force would be useless on it.
- Attempting to spellcraft or analyze the various orbs on the wall resulted in an attack that disrupted any attempt to study them. This was the 10-fold ray attack.
- Opening a chest caused the same ray attack.
- Getting a chest out resulted in beams fired out that attempted to drag you back into the vault, then the vault slammed shut and knock out gas was pumped in, followed by merciless barrages of beams at the knocked out Ebony. Fortunately, she was warded against every element but sonic and a silence spell stopped that.
- A silence spell on the room worked, but proved to also be a problem since it interfered with spellcasting. Didn't seem to slow the defenses down.
- On escaping a second time (Kascha managed to melt the vault door with a twinned greater fireburst) a hoardheart was released after the party.

I presume that we'll be using the five-fold energy resistance and anti-gas measures again?

"Yes, I can use it with the tapestry. It's a fairly short duration spell, but I'll prepare it."

That's entirely up to you all. The plan is on your shoulders, so prepare accordingly, you two.

"Alright, so let's cover the obvious. The five elements, ray deflection, shield, protection from the gases-- would anyone benefit from stoneskin and its kind? I can bring a prismatic sphere as the ultimate defense, or a disjunction in its place, so my spells would depend on whether you'd like me to hold any attacks off or blow past the opposition. Either works."

"Flexibility," Kascha says, "If Ebony's right about it, we'll need to adapt to further things. What spells can we bring that would maximize our defenses?"

"I can use Stoneskin with the tapestry as well. That'll save you spells. Same with Energy Absorption, Iron Bones, Shield, and Greater Magic Armor. I'll prepare Celestial Valor, Might of the Planetar, and Draconic Might. Many of those overlap a bit, but they're all usable with the tapestry and will give some level of benefit. I'll also memorize two castings of Energy Immunity and Life Font. Any other suggestions? I can use up to 7th level spells with the tapestry."

Basically anything that's tagged (harmless) or is an abjuration spell, even with range personal, I can pump into the tapesty.

"Outside the list I went over, Recitation is the best all-rounder and I've got it covered," Jaela responds. "A combination of a nice, filling meal before we leave and Greater Heroism will make sure we won't be easily poisoned or run off. How's dimensional travel? Did you check if it works? I can pull it off plenty for all sorts of purposes, but more importantly that spell that alerts you to incoming teleportation and diverts it would be invaluable if the enemies are sent over rather than released from some cage." She snorts. "Other than that? Walls. Walls of Force are best, in fact. Death Ward is just something everyone should take where undead could be, and I'll cover that. Spell Immunity is pretty good if you can tell me the specific spells you think the traps used. Spell Turning is likewise good, if limited. Finally, Contingency to break the worst thing you can imagine happening to you. For me it was getting sick for the longest time."

"All of those could work," Kascha says, "And I can prepare backups of most anything as well as mass heal, which will take care of our injury issues."

Ebony hmmms, a low and melodic sound. "I think that covers the majority of our difficulties."

"In the end, there's such a thing as prepping too hard," Jaela agrees. "We've probably already done that, but let's go with this. As for the actual action plan, I figure the idea is that Surraruthru pops the chests open while I hold any summons off and negate the worst of the magic, while you two serve as backup? If that's about right, how are we getting all the treasure out quickly? And are we spending the time to look it over for traps or curses?"

This gets Ebony to consider, "Analysis may provoke further attacks, at least in the vault. I say we get it out and worry about analyzing it afterwards. There's no curse that's unbreakable."

"In that case, do all of you have a bag of holding? And got one spare, by chance? My own means are not the best for this sort of thing."

"I do not," Ebony says, Kascha shaking her head as well.

"I've got a haversack. As for popping the chests open, do we want to do that or just get the chests on a floating disk and just get out as fast as we can?"

"Which is faster?" Kascha says, pausing as her ioun stones whirl around her head. "Ooooh, whichever's fastest, since that vault's really dangerous."

"I'm not sure which is faster. Opening and scooping into the haversack shouldn't be a problem, but if any of the chests are locked, we'll have to drag it away. I'm no locksmith."

"Hm." Kascha considers, watching her ioun stones fly around her. "The discs would probably be quicker then, but having a backup plan with the bags is a good idea."

Surraruthru nods to Kascha. "I will prepare a few castings of it, then."

Okay, so this is what we've come up with so far, that I can cast:
Tapestry Legal:
Ray Deflection, Greater Heroism, Spell Turning, Stoneskin, Energy Absorption, Iron Bones, Shield, Greater Magic Armor, Draconic Might, Might of the Planetar, Cloak of the Sea, Transformation of the Deeps

Not tapestry legal:
Celestial Valor, Energy Immunity, Naeys' Life Font

I've got a number of dispels, my highest being Reaving Dispel, and Kiss of Draconic Defiance, Duelward, and Battlemagic Perception if we need to counter spells. I figure we go in, do our quick buffs, I pop time stop, cast the floating disks, and get things moving. Ideas or things you want added via the tapestry?

Up to y'all. That said, make a summary of all the spells so I can do block updates as quickly and smoothly as possible.

Shield if you can make it. It's pretty nice, and useful vs Magic Missile. Can you chain 5 Resist Energy spells, one per element? Resist 30 is pretty nice.

We'll need to go for the Heroes's Feast for obvious reasons.

I'll be casting...

On everyone: Mass Death Ward, Fortunate Fate, Good Hope, Recitation, Water Breathing, Haste, Grace, Conviction.

On myself on top of that: Foresight, Moment of Prescience, Spell Turning, Longstrider, Righteous Halo, Crown of Flame, Celestial Brilliance, Shield of Warding, Lore of the Gods, Divine Insight, Divine Favor.

Contingency: Greater Spell Immunity if at least 6 spells/SLAs of lvl8 or lower allowing for SR are used on me, with the first 6 such spells used for the GSI.

Surraruthru's varous water spells give water breathing. It's redundant unless you're aiming for redundancy.

Contingency has issues but I posted about those on IRC.

How about...

Contingency: Stone Body if attacked with ability score damage, drowning, stunning or any spells or attacks that affect my physiology or respiration.

Yeah, that's fine.

Below is the summary of the spells that Surraruthru will be responsible for. I included Energy Immunity for ohshit reasons, but if we don't need it, let me know and I'll swap it out for Hellball or something. Also note that all Surraruthru spells have the Good descriptor. I know that probably doesn't do anything for buffs, but for upcoming combat it might matter.

Post is coming, though this probably won't get moving until some time after B5 today. Just a fair heads up, Iddy.

Soon the spells are cast and the party is ready. Everything is being prepared, as...

Your chance to have them cast any spells. See the spoiler block for a spell list recap.

[spoiler]

Kascha
HP: 258+20/258
Spells Active: Mind Blank (CL23), Superior Resistance (CL23), Fortunate Fate (CL15), Planar Tolerance(CL7), Greater Mage Armor(CL24), Cloak of the Sea(CL24), Transformation of the Deeps(CL24), Energy Absorption(CL24), Shield(CL27), Resistance to Energyx5(CL27), Ray Deflection(CL27), Stoneskin(CL27), Iron Bones(CL24), Draconic Might(CL24), Greater Heroism(CL24), Spell Turning(CL27)
Bonuses: +150 hit points if killed (as heal spell), protection from planar conditions, +6 armor AC (overlaps with existing bonus), 20% miss chance underwater, freedom of movement underwater, water breathing, immunity to nonlethal, immunity to pressure/temp damage from water depths, resistance 10 to all elements and can sacrifice as an immediate action to heal at a 2 for 1 rate, +4 shield AC, resistance 30 to all elements, ray deflection, damage reduction 10/adamantine, +4 enhancement natural armor, immunity to sleep and paralysis, +4 morale attack rolls, saves, skill checks, immunity to fear, 20 temp HP, spell turning,
Negative Conditions:
Resources Used:

Ebony
HP: 247/247
Spells Active: Mind Blank (CL17), Fortunate Fate (CL15), Planar Tolerance(CL7), Greater Mage Armor(CL24), Cloak of the Sea(CL24), Transformation of the Deeps(CL24), Energy Absorption(CL24), Shield(CL27), Resistance to Energyx5(CL27), Ray Deflection(CL27), Stoneskin(CL27), Iron Bones(CL24), Draconic Might(CL24), Greater Heroism(CL24), Spell Turning(CL27)
Bonuses: +150 hit points if killed (as heal spell), protection from planar conditions, +6 armor AC (overlaps with existing bonus), 20% miss chance underwater, freedom of movement underwater, water breathing, immunity to nonlethal, immunity to pressure/temp damage from water depths, resistance 10 to all elements and can sacrifice as an immediate action to heal at a 2 for 1 rate, +4 shield AC, resistance 30 to all elements, ray deflection, damage reduction 10/adamantine, +4 enhancement natural armor, immunity to sleep and paralysis, +4 morale attack rolls, saves, skill checks, immunity to fear, 20 temp HP, spell turning,
Negative Conditions:
Resources Used:


Spell-like abilities

At will-aid, charm monster, color spray, comprehend languages, continual flame, dancing lights, detect evil, detect thoughts, disguise self, dispel magic, hold monster, greater invisibility(self only), major image, see invisibility, greater teleport (self plus 50 pounds of objects only); 1/day-chain lightning, prismatic spray, wall of force. Caster level 22nd. The save DCs are 17 + spell level.

Kascha casts as a 21st level wizard. (Caster level 24th for spells with the fire descriptor; caster level 23rd for other spells. +6 caster level bonus to overcome spell resistance.) The save DCs are 20 + spell level. Her spell themes are spells learned from Seira, fire magic and minor buffing. Her metamagic options are Empower Spell (+2), Maximize Spell (+3), Twin Spell (+4) and Quicken Spell (+4). She may apply the following metamagics to the following spells once per day without adjusting their casting time or spell level: Magic Missile, empower; Inner Beauty, quicken; Summon Greater Elemental, quicken.

[4/day]0: Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Prestidigitationx2.
[7/day]1: Lesser Orb of Firex2SC, Mage Armor, Magic Missile, Nerveskitterx2SC, Shield.
[7/day]2: Deflectx3PHB2, False Life, Glitterdustx2, Scorching Ray.
[8/day]3: Dragonskinx2SC, Seira's Unicorn Arrowx2PHB2(1), Ray of Dizzinessx2SC, Ray of Exhaustionx2.
[6/day]4: Assay Spell Resistancex2SC, Dragon BreathSC, Empowered Scorching Ray, Inner BeautyFC1, SR, Greater Mirror ImagePHB2.
[6/day]5: Empowered Fireballx2, Greater FireburstSC, Life's Gracex3SC, SR.
[6/day]6: Empowered Enervationx2, Summon Greater ElementalSC, SR, Superior ResistanceSC, Surge of Hopex2Home.
[6/day]7: Delayed Blast Fireball, Elemental BodySC, Limited Wish, Righteous Smitex2BoED, SR, Twinned Seira's Unicorn Arrow.
[4/day]8: Dimensional Lock, Maximized Greater Fireburst, Quickened Empowered Scorching Ray, Mind Blankx2.
[4/day]9: Mass Healx5
[2/day]10: Energy Immunityx3

Ebony casts as an 22nd level bard. (Caster level 26th vs dispel) The save DCs are 20 + spell level. Her metamagic options are Consecrate Spell (+1) and Purify Spell (+1). Ebony may use Consecrate Spell and Purify Spell spontaneously without increasing the casting time of the spell.

[4/day]0: Dancing Lights, Detect Magic, Mage Hand, Mending, Prestidigitation, Summon Instrument.
[7/day]1: Alarm, Cure Light Wounds, Expeditious Retreat, Feather Fall, Grease.
[7/day]2: Alter Self, Cure Moderate Wounds, Glitterdust, Mirror Image, Silence.
[6/day]3: Charm Monster, Cure Serious Wounds, Fear, Gaseous Form, Major Image.
[6/day]4: Cure Critical Wounds, Greater Invisibility, Hold Monster, Modify Memory, Sirine's GraceSC
[7/day]5: Greater Dispel Magic, Mass Cure Light Wounds, Seeming, Song of Discord, Summon Monster 5.
[7/day]6: Mass Charm Monster, Mass Cure Moderate Wounds, SnowsongFrost, Veil.
[2/day]7: Heal, True Seeing.

Frost - Frostburn.
SC - Spell Compendium.

Ebony casts as a 21st level sorcerer. (Caster level 25th vs dispel) The save DCs are 20 + spell level. Her metamagic options are Consecrate Spell (+1) and Purify Spell (+1). Ebony may use Consecrate Spell and Purify Spell spontaneously without increasing the casting time of the spell.

[6/day]0: Acid Splash, Arcane Mark, Detect Poison, Disrupt Undead, Flare, Light, Message, Open/Close, Resistance.
[9/day]1: Bless, Detect Undead, Endure Elements, Magic Missile, Vision of HeavenBoED.
[9/day]2: Blur, Command Undead, Consecrate, See Invisibility, Zone of Truth.
[8/day]3: Analyze Portal, Fireball, Halt Undead, Helping Hand, Magic Circle Against Evil, Searing Light.
[8/day]4: Holy Smite, Perfect SummonsBoED, SunmantleBoED, S(1d4-2 str), Sword of ConscienceBoED, Voice of the ArchonSC(1).
[9/day]5: Dismissal, Hallow, Heavenly LightningBoED, Sending, Sicken EvilBoED, S(1d4-2 str).
[9/day]6: Aspect of the DeityBoED, Bolt of GloryBoED, Storm of ShardsBoED(1d3-2 str drain).
[7/day]7: Greater Teleport, Holy Word, Righteous SmiteBoED.
[7/day]8: Greater Planar Ally, Polar Ray, Lightning RingSC.
[7/day]9: Blinding GloryBoED, Reaving DispelSC, Time Stop.
[4/day]10: Unseen NeedleHome

You forgot to add the following to everyone: Mass Death Ward (CL25), Good Hope (CL25), Recitation (CL25), Grace (CL25), Haste (CL21).

So I did. Fixed. Anyway, anything you want them to cast?

Also from chat:

> You may want to wait on the round/level ones like haste, since it takes a bit to swim through there and get to the vault.
> Otherwise it'll just waste them.
> Up to you if you wanna have them up just in case you run into trouble before the vault, but. Let me know either way.

[spoiler]

Kascha
HP: 258+20/258
Spells Active: Mind Blank (CL23), Superior Resistance (CL23), Fortunate Fate (CL15), Planar Tolerance(CL7), Greater Mage Armor(CL24), Cloak of the Sea(CL24), Transformation of the Deeps(CL24), Energy Absorption(CL24), Shield(CL27), Resistance to Energyx5(CL27), Ray Deflection(CL27), Stoneskin(CL27), Iron Bones(CL24), Draconic Might(CL24), Greater Heroism(CL24), Spell Turning(CL27), Mass Death Ward(CL25), Good Hope(CL25)
Bonuses: +150 hit points if killed (as heal spell), protection from planar conditions, +6 armor AC (overlaps with existing bonus), 20% miss chance underwater, freedom of movement underwater, water breathing, immunity to nonlethal, immunity to pressure/temp damage from water depths, resistance 10 to all elements and can sacrifice as an immediate action to heal at a 2 for 1 rate, +4 shield AC, resistance 30 to all elements, ray deflection, damage reduction 10/adamantine, +4 enhancement natural armor, immunity to sleep and paralysis, +4 morale attack rolls, saves, skill checks, immunity to fear, 20 temp HP, spell turning, +2 morale on weapon damage rolls
Negative Conditions:
Resources Used:

Ebony
HP: 247/247
Spells Active: Mind Blank (CL17), Fortunate Fate (CL15), Planar Tolerance(CL7), Greater Mage Armor(CL24), Cloak of the Sea(CL24), Transformation of the Deeps(CL24), Energy Absorption(CL24), Shield(CL27), Resistance to Energyx5(CL27), Ray Deflection(CL27), Stoneskin(CL27), Iron Bones(CL24), Draconic Might(CL24), Greater Heroism(CL24), Spell Turning(CL27)
Bonuses: +150 hit points if killed (as heal spell), protection from planar conditions, +6 armor AC (overlaps with existing bonus), 20% miss chance underwater, freedom of movement underwater, water breathing, immunity to nonlethal, immunity to pressure/temp damage from water depths, resistance 10 to all elements and can sacrifice as an immediate action to heal at a 2 for 1 rate, +4 shield AC, resistance 30 to all elements, ray deflection, damage reduction 10/adamantine, +4 enhancement natural armor, immunity to sleep and paralysis, +4 morale attack rolls, saves, skill checks, immunity to fear, 20 temp HP, spell turning,
Negative Conditions:
Resources Used:


Spell-like abilities

At will-aid, charm monster, color spray, comprehend languages, continual flame, dancing lights, detect evil, detect thoughts, disguise self, dispel magic, hold monster, greater invisibility(self only), major image, see invisibility, greater teleport (self plus 50 pounds of objects only); 1/day-chain lightning, prismatic spray, wall of force. Caster level 22nd. The save DCs are 17 + spell level.

Kascha casts as a 21st level wizard. (Caster level 24th for spells with the fire descriptor; caster level 23rd for other spells. +6 caster level bonus to overcome spell resistance.) The save DCs are 20 + spell level. Her spell themes are spells learned from Seira, fire magic and minor buffing. Her metamagic options are Empower Spell (+2), Maximize Spell (+3), Twin Spell (+4) and Quicken Spell (+4). She may apply the following metamagics to the following spells once per day without adjusting their casting time or spell level: Magic Missile, empower; Inner Beauty, quicken; Summon Greater Elemental, quicken.

[4/day]0: Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Prestidigitationx2.
[7/day]1: Lesser Orb of Firex2SC, Mage Armor, Magic Missile, Nerveskitterx2SC, Shield.
[7/day]2: Deflectx3PHB2, False Life, Glitterdustx2, Scorching Ray.
[8/day]3: Dragonskinx2SC, Seira's Unicorn Arrowx2PHB2(1), Ray of Dizzinessx2SC, Ray of Exhaustionx2.
[6/day]4: Assay Spell Resistancex2SC, Dragon BreathSC, Empowered Scorching Ray, Inner BeautyFC1, SR, Greater Mirror ImagePHB2.
[6/day]5: Empowered Fireballx2, Greater FireburstSC, Life's Gracex3SC, SR.
[6/day]6: Empowered Enervationx2, Summon Greater ElementalSC, SR, Superior ResistanceSC, Surge of Hopex2Home.
[6/day]7: Delayed Blast Fireball, Elemental BodySC, Limited Wish, Righteous Smitex2BoED, SR, Twinned Seira's Unicorn Arrow.
[4/day]8: Dimensional Lock, Maximized Greater Fireburst, Quickened Empowered Scorching Ray, Mind Blankx2.
[4/day]9: Mass Healx5
[2/day]10: Energy Immunityx3

Ebony casts as an 22nd level bard. (Caster level 26th vs dispel) The save DCs are 20 + spell level. Her metamagic options are Consecrate Spell (+1) and Purify Spell (+1). Ebony may use Consecrate Spell and Purify Spell spontaneously without increasing the casting time of the spell.

[4/day]0: Dancing Lights, Detect Magic, Mage Hand, Mending, Prestidigitation, Summon Instrument.
[7/day]1: Alarm, Cure Light Wounds, Expeditious Retreat, Feather Fall, Grease.
[7/day]2: Alter Self, Cure Moderate Wounds, Glitterdust, Mirror Image, Silence.
[6/day]3: Charm Monster, Cure Serious Wounds, Fear, Gaseous Form, Major Image.
[6/day]4: Cure Critical Wounds, Greater Invisibility, Hold Monster, Modify Memory, Sirine's GraceSC
[7/day]5: Greater Dispel Magic, Mass Cure Light Wounds, Seeming, Song of Discord, Summon Monster 5.
[7/day]6: Mass Charm Monster, Mass Cure Moderate Wounds, SnowsongFrost, Veil.
[2/day]7: Heal, True Seeing.

Frost - Frostburn.
SC - Spell Compendium.

Ebony casts as a 21st level sorcerer. (Caster level 25th vs dispel) The save DCs are 20 + spell level. Her metamagic options are Consecrate Spell (+1) and Purify Spell (+1). Ebony may use Consecrate Spell and Purify Spell spontaneously without increasing the casting time of the spell.

[6/day]0: Acid Splash, Arcane Mark, Detect Poison, Disrupt Undead, Flare, Light, Message, Open/Close, Resistance.
[9/day]1: Bless, Detect Undead, Endure Elements, Magic Missile, Vision of HeavenBoED.
[9/day]2: Blur, Command Undead, Consecrate, See Invisibility, Zone of Truth.
[8/day]3: Analyze Portal, Fireball, Halt Undead, Helping Hand, Magic Circle Against Evil, Searing Light.
[8/day]4: Holy Smite, Perfect SummonsBoED, SunmantleBoED, S(1d4-2 str), Sword of ConscienceBoED, Voice of the ArchonSC(1).
[9/day]5: Dismissal, Hallow, Heavenly LightningBoED, Sending, Sicken EvilBoED, S(1d4-2 str).
[9/day]6: Aspect of the DeityBoED, Bolt of GloryBoED, Storm of ShardsBoED(1d3-2 str drain).
[7/day]7: Greater Teleport, Holy Word, Righteous SmiteBoED.
[7/day]8: Greater Planar Ally, Polar Ray, Lightning RingSC.
[7/day]9: Blinding GloryBoED, Reaving DispelSC, Time Stop.
[4/day]10: Unseen NeedleHome
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<@Karin> In the interest of saving time it's assumed the per-round ones will be cast once we're there
Nothing I want Kascha or Ebony to precast. Let's go~

Okay, just cast IC when you want to so I don't forget.

A quick trip and the party is back near the hydra nest. It's now devoid of cryohydras and you swim to the gap you made. But on reaching it, you find a problem. The gap you tore into the building is now filled in with what looks to be solid steel.

Kascha blinks twice, very slowly. "Oh no, they're going to make this difficult, aren't they?"

Gae Dioltas is summoned into her hands as Jaela asks, "Any point in trying to teleport past, or want to strike the same spot together?"

"I haven't tested it, but from all reports and logic, it's protected," Ebony says, "If you could, please. None of us are skilled and strong enough to do that without magic."

It won't be the first wall she broke through! Jaela swims back a bit, before returning with a vengeance!

[20:24] <@Karin> roll 1d20 not one
[20:25] <Kobot> Karin rolled 1d20 not one --> [ 1d20=12 ]{12}
[20:25] <@Karin> roll 3d8+84+39+126
[20:26] <Kobot> Karin rolled 3d8+84+39+126 --> [ 3d8=17 ]{266}

It probably won't be the last, the steel punctured and torn open. It takes some more work after that, the scream of tearing metal as you rip out enough for a passage through.

"Where to next?" Jaela asks, once they're on the other side.

Inside is a barren storage room, shelves and forgotten things about. No water comes in from the hole, it just stops and doesn't come in. Once inside, Ebony says, "A few floors down. It's a good walk," she says.

Jaela takes the front, following instructions from the others.

Ebony takes the middle and Kascha the rear, offering Surraruthru a spot in front of her.

Waiting on Surraruthru to add anything here.

Since this is my first chance to post 'cause work, I'll agree with the round casting thing. I've got nothing to add otherwise.

Surraruthru takes a spot next to Ebony, flying next to her as they advance, waiting until they're close to the vault to begin casting more spells on the group.

Since I'll likely be at work and unable to post when Cor is ready to advance this, once we're in reasonable buffing time frame/distance, go ahead an have Surraruthru throw out the minute/round duration buffs.

The party advances on to the last stairway before the vault. It's on the floor below - but you can see the gas lingering just below the first few stairs, the entire way ahead filled with it. It looks like the same knock out gas that got Ebony.

"It's persistent," Ebony observes, "As well as having reached farther."

"Time to set up our final spells, then. I'm immune to poison, but what about you all?"

"We are." Kascha confirms.

Heroes feast should have been consumed for that reason, I just forgot to add it in the barrage o' buffs. Adding now.

> roll 1d10+10 Kascha
<Rei-chan> Kotono rolled : 1d10+10 Kascha --> [ 1d10=8 ]{18}
> roll 1d10+10 Ebony
<Rei-chan> Kotono rolled : 1d10+10 Ebony --> [ 1d10=3 ]{13}

[spoiler]

Kascha
HP: 258+20/258
Spells Active: Mind Blank (CL23), Superior Resistance (CL23), Fortunate Fate (CL15), Planar Tolerance(CL7), Greater Mage Armor(CL24), Cloak of the Sea(CL24), Transformation of the Deeps(CL24), Energy Absorption(CL24), Shield(CL27), Resistance to Energyx5(CL27), Ray Deflection(CL27), Stoneskin(CL27), Iron Bones(CL24), Draconic Might(CL24), Greater Heroism(CL24), Spell Turning(CL27), Mass Death Ward(CL25), Good Hope(CL25), Heroes Feast(CL20)
Bonuses: +150 hit points if killed (as heal spell), protection from planar conditions, +6 armor AC (overlaps with existing bonus), 20% miss chance underwater, freedom of movement underwater, water breathing, immunity to nonlethal, immunity to pressure/temp damage from water depths, resistance 10 to all elements and can sacrifice as an immediate action to heal at a 2 for 1 rate, +4 shield AC, resistance 30 to all elements, ray deflection, damage reduction 10/adamantine, +4 enhancement natural armor, immunity to sleep and paralysis, +4 morale attack rolls, saves, skill checks, immunity to fear, 20 temp HP, spell turning, +2 morale on weapon damage rolls
Negative Conditions:
Resources Used:

Ebony
HP: 247+20/247
Spells Active: Mind Blank (CL17), Fortunate Fate (CL15), Planar Tolerance(CL7), Greater Mage Armor(CL24), Cloak of the Sea(CL24), Transformation of the Deeps(CL24), Energy Absorption(CL24), Shield(CL27), Resistance to Energyx5(CL27), Ray Deflection(CL27), Stoneskin(CL27), Iron Bones(CL24), Draconic Might(CL24), Greater Heroism(CL24), Spell Turning(CL27), Heroes' Feast(CL20)
Bonuses: +150 hit points if killed (as heal spell), protection from planar conditions, +6 armor AC (overlaps with existing bonus), 20% miss chance underwater, freedom of movement underwater, water breathing, immunity to nonlethal, immunity to pressure/temp damage from water depths, resistance 10 to all elements and can sacrifice as an immediate action to heal at a 2 for 1 rate, +4 shield AC, resistance 30 to all elements, ray deflection, damage reduction 10/adamantine, +4 enhancement natural armor, immunity to sleep and paralysis, +4 morale attack rolls, saves, skill checks, immunity to fear, 20 temp HP, spell turning,
Negative Conditions:
Resources Used:


Spell-like abilities

At will-aid, charm monster, color spray, comprehend languages, continual flame, dancing lights, detect evil, detect thoughts, disguise self, dispel magic, hold monster, greater invisibility(self only), major image, see invisibility, greater teleport (self plus 50 pounds of objects only); 1/day-chain lightning, prismatic spray, wall of force. Caster level 22nd. The save DCs are 17 + spell level.

Kascha casts as a 21st level wizard. (Caster level 24th for spells with the fire descriptor; caster level 23rd for other spells. +6 caster level bonus to overcome spell resistance.) The save DCs are 20 + spell level. Her spell themes are spells learned from Seira, fire magic and minor buffing. Her metamagic options are Empower Spell (+2), Maximize Spell (+3), Twin Spell (+4) and Quicken Spell (+4). She may apply the following metamagics to the following spells once per day without adjusting their casting time or spell level: Magic Missile, empower; Inner Beauty, quicken; Summon Greater Elemental, quicken.

[4/day]0: Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Prestidigitationx2.
[7/day]1: Lesser Orb of Firex2SC, Mage Armor, Magic Missile, Nerveskitterx2SC, Shield.
[7/day]2: Deflectx3PHB2, False Life, Glitterdustx2, Scorching Ray.
[8/day]3: Dragonskinx2SC, Seira's Unicorn Arrowx2PHB2(1), Ray of Dizzinessx2SC, Ray of Exhaustionx2.
[6/day]4: Assay Spell Resistancex2SC, Dragon BreathSC, Empowered Scorching Ray, Inner BeautyFC1, SR, Greater Mirror ImagePHB2.
[6/day]5: Empowered Fireballx2, Greater FireburstSC, Life's Gracex3SC, SR.
[6/day]6: Empowered Enervationx2, Summon Greater ElementalSC, SR, Superior ResistanceSC, Surge of Hopex2Home.
[6/day]7: Delayed Blast Fireball, Elemental BodySC, Limited Wish, Righteous Smitex2BoED, SR, Twinned Seira's Unicorn Arrow.
[4/day]8: Dimensional Lock, Maximized Greater Fireburst, Quickened Empowered Scorching Ray, Mind Blankx2.
[4/day]9: Mass Healx5
[2/day]10: Energy Immunityx3

Ebony casts as an 22nd level bard. (Caster level 26th vs dispel) The save DCs are 20 + spell level. Her metamagic options are Consecrate Spell (+1) and Purify Spell (+1). Ebony may use Consecrate Spell and Purify Spell spontaneously without increasing the casting time of the spell.

[4/day]0: Dancing Lights, Detect Magic, Mage Hand, Mending, Prestidigitation, Summon Instrument.
[7/day]1: Alarm, Cure Light Wounds, Expeditious Retreat, Feather Fall, Grease.
[7/day]2: Alter Self, Cure Moderate Wounds, Glitterdust, Mirror Image, Silence.
[6/day]3: Charm Monster, Cure Serious Wounds, Fear, Gaseous Form, Major Image.
[6/day]4: Cure Critical Wounds, Greater Invisibility, Hold Monster, Modify Memory, Sirine's GraceSC
[7/day]5: Greater Dispel Magic, Mass Cure Light Wounds, Seeming, Song of Discord, Summon Monster 5.
[7/day]6: Mass Charm Monster, Mass Cure Moderate Wounds, SnowsongFrost, Veil.
[2/day]7: Heal, True Seeing.

Frost - Frostburn.
SC - Spell Compendium.

Ebony casts as a 21st level sorcerer. (Caster level 25th vs dispel) The save DCs are 20 + spell level. Her metamagic options are Consecrate Spell (+1) and Purify Spell (+1). Ebony may use Consecrate Spell and Purify Spell spontaneously without increasing the casting time of the spell.

[6/day]0: Acid Splash, Arcane Mark, Detect Poison, Disrupt Undead, Flare, Light, Message, Open/Close, Resistance.
[9/day]1: Bless, Detect Undead, Endure Elements, Magic Missile, Vision of HeavenBoED.
[9/day]2: Blur, Command Undead, Consecrate, See Invisibility, Zone of Truth.
[8/day]3: Analyze Portal, Fireball, Halt Undead, Helping Hand, Magic Circle Against Evil, Searing Light.
[8/day]4: Holy Smite, Perfect SummonsBoED, SunmantleBoED, S(1d4-2 str), Sword of ConscienceBoED, Voice of the ArchonSC(1).
[9/day]5: Dismissal, Hallow, Heavenly LightningBoED, Sending, Sicken EvilBoED, S(1d4-2 str).
[9/day]6: Aspect of the DeityBoED, Bolt of GloryBoED, Storm of ShardsBoED(1d3-2 str drain).
[7/day]7: Greater Teleport, Holy Word, Righteous SmiteBoED.
[7/day]8: Greater Planar Ally, Polar Ray, Lightning RingSC.
[7/day]9: Blinding GloryBoED, Reaving DispelSC, Time Stop.
[4/day]10: Unseen NeedleHome
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Surraruthru nods and casts the final spells for his buffs before they all head down!

Which are? Refresh me on them real quick?

"Final spells it is," Jaela agrees, casting the shorter-lived ones in batches of two with Haste being last.

Let's go~

Below are all the minute duration spells from me. As soon as I see the hoardheart, I'll be firing off the round ones, which I'll list then or when you call for it. The x5 Energy resists will be for all five of the energy types discussed/encountered.

Grace and Recitation cast on all four of us, 4 rounds used. Then I use swift for Haste and we go in!

Added. What do Grace and Recitation do?

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Kascha
HP: 258+20/258
Spells Active: Mind Blank (CL23), Superior Resistance (CL23), Fortunate Fate (CL15), Planar Tolerance(CL7), Greater Mage Armor(CL24), Cloak of the Sea(CL24), Transformation of the Deeps(CL24), Energy Absorption(CL24), Shield(CL27), Resistance to Energyx5(CL27), Ray Deflection(CL27), Stoneskin(CL27), Iron Bones(CL24), Draconic Might(CL24), Greater Heroism(CL24), Spell Turning(CL27), Mass Death Ward(CL25), Good Hope(CL25), Heroes Feast(CL20), Celestial Valor(CL24)
Bonuses: +150 hit points if killed (as heal spell), protection from planar conditions, +6 armor AC (overlaps with existing bonus), 20% miss chance underwater, freedom of movement underwater, water breathing, immunity to nonlethal, immunity to pressure/temp damage from water depths, resistance 10 to all elements and can sacrifice as an immediate action to heal at a 2 for 1 rate, +4 shield AC, resistance 30 to all elements, ray deflection, damage reduction 10/adamantine, +4 enhancement natural armor, immunity to sleep and paralysis, +4 morale attack rolls, saves, skill checks, immunity to fear, 20 temp HP, spell turning, +2 morale on weapon damage rolls, +8 sacred vs fear, +4 sacred attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves and armor class. Weapons count as holy, doesn't stack.
Negative Conditions:
Resources Used:

Ebony
HP: 247+20/247
Spells Active: Mind Blank (CL17), Fortunate Fate (CL15), Planar Tolerance(CL7), Greater Mage Armor(CL24), Cloak of the Sea(CL24), Transformation of the Deeps(CL24), Energy Absorption(CL24), Shield(CL27), Resistance to Energyx5(CL27), Ray Deflection(CL27), Stoneskin(CL27), Iron Bones(CL24), Draconic Might(CL24), Greater Heroism(CL24), Spell Turning(CL27), Heroes' Feast(CL20)
Bonuses: +150 hit points if killed (as heal spell), protection from planar conditions, +6 armor AC (overlaps with existing bonus), 20% miss chance underwater, freedom of movement underwater, water breathing, immunity to nonlethal, immunity to pressure/temp damage from water depths, resistance 10 to all elements and can sacrifice as an immediate action to heal at a 2 for 1 rate, +4 shield AC, resistance 30 to all elements, ray deflection, damage reduction 10/adamantine, +4 enhancement natural armor, immunity to sleep and paralysis, +4 morale attack rolls, saves, skill checks, immunity to fear, 20 temp HP, spell turning, +8 sacred vs fear, +4 sacred attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves and armor class. Weapons count as holy, doesn't stack.
Negative Conditions:
Negative Conditions:
Resources Used:


Spell-like abilities

At will-aid, charm monster, color spray, comprehend languages, continual flame, dancing lights, detect evil, detect thoughts, disguise self, dispel magic, hold monster, greater invisibility(self only), major image, see invisibility, greater teleport (self plus 50 pounds of objects only); 1/day-chain lightning, prismatic spray, wall of force. Caster level 22nd. The save DCs are 17 + spell level.

Kascha casts as a 21st level wizard. (Caster level 24th for spells with the fire descriptor; caster level 23rd for other spells. +6 caster level bonus to overcome spell resistance.) The save DCs are 20 + spell level. Her spell themes are spells learned from Seira, fire magic and minor buffing. Her metamagic options are Empower Spell (+2), Maximize Spell (+3), Twin Spell (+4) and Quicken Spell (+4). She may apply the following metamagics to the following spells once per day without adjusting their casting time or spell level: Magic Missile, empower; Inner Beauty, quicken; Summon Greater Elemental, quicken.

[4/day]0: Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Prestidigitationx2.
[7/day]1: Lesser Orb of Firex2SC, Mage Armor, Magic Missile, Nerveskitterx2SC, Shield.
[7/day]2: Deflectx3PHB2, False Life, Glitterdustx2, Scorching Ray.
[8/day]3: Dragonskinx2SC, Seira's Unicorn Arrowx2PHB2(1), Ray of Dizzinessx2SC, Ray of Exhaustionx2.
[6/day]4: Assay Spell Resistancex2SC, Dragon BreathSC, Empowered Scorching Ray, Inner BeautyFC1, SR, Greater Mirror ImagePHB2.
[6/day]5: Empowered Fireballx2, Greater FireburstSC, Life's Gracex3SC, SR.
[6/day]6: Empowered Enervationx2, Summon Greater ElementalSC, SR, Superior ResistanceSC, Surge of Hopex2Home.
[6/day]7: Delayed Blast Fireball, Elemental BodySC, Limited Wish, Righteous Smitex2BoED, SR, Twinned Seira's Unicorn Arrow.
[4/day]8: Dimensional Lock, Maximized Greater Fireburst, Quickened Empowered Scorching Ray, Mind Blankx2.
[4/day]9: Mass Healx5
[2/day]10: Energy Immunityx3

Ebony casts as an 22nd level bard. (Caster level 26th vs dispel) The save DCs are 20 + spell level. Her metamagic options are Consecrate Spell (+1) and Purify Spell (+1). Ebony may use Consecrate Spell and Purify Spell spontaneously without increasing the casting time of the spell.

[4/day]0: Dancing Lights, Detect Magic, Mage Hand, Mending, Prestidigitation, Summon Instrument.
[7/day]1: Alarm, Cure Light Wounds, Expeditious Retreat, Feather Fall, Grease.
[7/day]2: Alter Self, Cure Moderate Wounds, Glitterdust, Mirror Image, Silence.
[6/day]3: Charm Monster, Cure Serious Wounds, Fear, Gaseous Form, Major Image.
[6/day]4: Cure Critical Wounds, Greater Invisibility, Hold Monster, Modify Memory, Sirine's GraceSC
[7/day]5: Greater Dispel Magic, Mass Cure Light Wounds, Seeming, Song of Discord, Summon Monster 5.
[7/day]6: Mass Charm Monster, Mass Cure Moderate Wounds, SnowsongFrost, Veil.
[2/day]7: Heal, True Seeing.

Frost - Frostburn.
SC - Spell Compendium.

Ebony casts as a 21st level sorcerer. (Caster level 25th vs dispel) The save DCs are 20 + spell level. Her metamagic options are Consecrate Spell (+1) and Purify Spell (+1). Ebony may use Consecrate Spell and Purify Spell spontaneously without increasing the casting time of the spell.

[6/day]0: Acid Splash, Arcane Mark, Detect Poison, Disrupt Undead, Flare, Light, Message, Open/Close, Resistance.
[9/day]1: Bless, Detect Undead, Endure Elements, Magic Missile, Vision of HeavenBoED.
[9/day]2: Blur, Command Undead, Consecrate, See Invisibility, Zone of Truth.
[8/day]3: Analyze Portal, Fireball, Halt Undead, Helping Hand, Magic Circle Against Evil, Searing Light.
[8/day]4: Holy Smite, Perfect SummonsBoED, SunmantleBoED, S(1d4-2 str), Sword of ConscienceBoED, Voice of the ArchonSC(1).
[9/day]5: Dismissal, Hallow, Heavenly LightningBoED, Sending, Sicken EvilBoED, S(1d4-2 str).
[9/day]6: Aspect of the DeityBoED, Bolt of GloryBoED, Storm of ShardsBoED(1d3-2 str drain).
[7/day]7: Greater Teleport, Holy Word, Righteous SmiteBoED.
[7/day]8: Greater Planar Ally, Polar Ray, Lightning RingSC.
[7/day]9: Blinding GloryBoED, Reaving DispelSC, Time Stop.
[4/day]10: Unseen NeedleHome
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Let's recap! Surraruthru, Kascha and Ebony get:
-Grace: +2 sacred to Dex
-Recitation: +2 luck to AC/attack/saving throws
-Haste: Haste!

Done.

So prepared, the party rushes on down. The air's unpleasant but harmless like this as the group advances in. Coming in, you see that the gap where the vault door was melted has been replaced by a shimmering wall of prismatic light. Both of you are well versed in magic enough to know a prismatic wall when you see it.

[spoiler]

Kascha
HP: 258+20/258
Spells Active: Mind Blank (CL23), Superior Resistance (CL23), Fortunate Fate (CL15), Planar Tolerance(CL7), Greater Mage Armor(CL24), Cloak of the Sea(CL24), Transformation of the Deeps(CL24), Energy Absorption(CL24), Shield(CL27), Resistance to Energyx5(CL27), Ray Deflection(CL27), Stoneskin(CL27), Iron Bones(CL24), Draconic Might(CL24), Greater Heroism(CL24), Spell Turning(CL27), Mass Death Ward(CL25), Good Hope(CL25), Heroes Feast(CL20), Celestial Valor(CL24), Grace(CL27), Recitation(CL27), Haste(CL27)
Bonuses: +150 hit points if killed (as heal spell), protection from planar conditions, +6 armor AC (overlaps with existing bonus), 20% miss chance underwater, freedom of movement underwater, water breathing, immunity to nonlethal, immunity to pressure/temp damage from water depths, resistance 10 to all elements and can sacrifice as an immediate action to heal at a 2 for 1 rate, +4 shield AC, resistance 30 to all elements, ray deflection, damage reduction 10/adamantine, +4 enhancement natural armor, immunity to sleep and paralysis, +4 morale attack rolls, saves, skill checks, immunity to fear, 20 temp HP, spell turning, +2 morale on weapon damage rolls, +8 sacred vs fear, +4 sacred attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves and armor class. Weapons count as holy, doesn't stack, +2 sacred Dex, +2 luck to AC/attacks/saves, +1 attacks, bonus attack on full attack, +1 reflex, movement speed bonus from haste.
Negative Conditions:
Resources Used:

Ebony
HP: 247+20/247
Spells Active: Mind Blank (CL17), Fortunate Fate (CL15), Planar Tolerance(CL7), Greater Mage Armor(CL24), Cloak of the Sea(CL24), Transformation of the Deeps(CL24), Energy Absorption(CL24), Shield(CL27), Resistance to Energyx5(CL27), Ray Deflection(CL27), Stoneskin(CL27), Iron Bones(CL24), Draconic Might(CL24), Greater Heroism(CL24), Spell Turning(CL27), Heroes' Feast(CL20), Celestial Valor(CL24), Grace(CL27), Recitation(CL27), Haste(CL27)
Bonuses: +150 hit points if killed (as heal spell), protection from planar conditions, +6 armor AC (overlaps with existing bonus), 20% miss chance underwater, freedom of movement underwater, water breathing, immunity to nonlethal, immunity to pressure/temp damage from water depths, resistance 10 to all elements and can sacrifice as an immediate action to heal at a 2 for 1 rate, +4 shield AC, resistance 30 to all elements, ray deflection, damage reduction 10/adamantine, +4 enhancement natural armor, immunity to sleep and paralysis, +4 morale attack rolls, saves, skill checks, immunity to fear, 20 temp HP, spell turning, +8 sacred vs fear, +4 sacred attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves and armor class. Weapons count as holy, doesn't stack, +2 sacred Dex, +2 luck to AC/attacks/saves, +1 attacks, bonus attack on full attack, +1 reflex, movement speed bonus from haste.
Negative Conditions:
Resources Used:


Spell-like abilities

At will-aid, charm monster, color spray, comprehend languages, continual flame, dancing lights, detect evil, detect thoughts, disguise self, dispel magic, hold monster, greater invisibility(self only), major image, see invisibility, greater teleport (self plus 50 pounds of objects only); 1/day-chain lightning, prismatic spray, wall of force. Caster level 22nd. The save DCs are 17 + spell level.

Kascha casts as a 21st level wizard. (Caster level 24th for spells with the fire descriptor; caster level 23rd for other spells. +6 caster level bonus to overcome spell resistance.) The save DCs are 20 + spell level. Her spell themes are spells learned from Seira, fire magic and minor buffing. Her metamagic options are Empower Spell (+2), Maximize Spell (+3), Twin Spell (+4) and Quicken Spell (+4). She may apply the following metamagics to the following spells once per day without adjusting their casting time or spell level: Magic Missile, empower; Inner Beauty, quicken; Summon Greater Elemental, quicken.

[4/day]0: Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Prestidigitationx2.
[7/day]1: Lesser Orb of Firex2SC, Mage Armor, Magic Missile, Nerveskitterx2SC, Shield.
[7/day]2: Deflectx3PHB2, False Life, Glitterdustx2, Scorching Ray.
[8/day]3: Dragonskinx2SC, Seira's Unicorn Arrowx2PHB2(1), Ray of Dizzinessx2SC, Ray of Exhaustionx2.
[6/day]4: Assay Spell Resistancex2SC, Dragon BreathSC, Empowered Scorching Ray, Inner BeautyFC1, SR, Greater Mirror ImagePHB2.
[6/day]5: Empowered Fireballx2, Greater FireburstSC, Life's Gracex3SC, SR.
[6/day]6: Empowered Enervationx2, Summon Greater ElementalSC, SR, Superior ResistanceSC, Surge of Hopex2Home.
[6/day]7: Delayed Blast Fireball, Elemental BodySC, Limited Wish, Righteous Smitex2BoED, SR, Twinned Seira's Unicorn Arrow.
[4/day]8: Dimensional Lock, Maximized Greater Fireburst, Quickened Empowered Scorching Ray, Mind Blankx2.
[4/day]9: Mass Healx5
[2/day]10: Energy Immunityx3

Ebony casts as an 22nd level bard. (Caster level 26th vs dispel) The save DCs are 20 + spell level. Her metamagic options are Consecrate Spell (+1) and Purify Spell (+1). Ebony may use Consecrate Spell and Purify Spell spontaneously without increasing the casting time of the spell.

[4/day]0: Dancing Lights, Detect Magic, Mage Hand, Mending, Prestidigitation, Summon Instrument.
[7/day]1: Alarm, Cure Light Wounds, Expeditious Retreat, Feather Fall, Grease.
[7/day]2: Alter Self, Cure Moderate Wounds, Glitterdust, Mirror Image, Silence.
[6/day]3: Charm Monster, Cure Serious Wounds, Fear, Gaseous Form, Major Image.
[6/day]4: Cure Critical Wounds, Greater Invisibility, Hold Monster, Modify Memory, Sirine's GraceSC
[7/day]5: Greater Dispel Magic, Mass Cure Light Wounds, Seeming, Song of Discord, Summon Monster 5.
[7/day]6: Mass Charm Monster, Mass Cure Moderate Wounds, SnowsongFrost, Veil.
[2/day]7: Heal, True Seeing.

Frost - Frostburn.
SC - Spell Compendium.

Ebony casts as a 21st level sorcerer. (Caster level 25th vs dispel) The save DCs are 20 + spell level. Her metamagic options are Consecrate Spell (+1) and Purify Spell (+1). Ebony may use Consecrate Spell and Purify Spell spontaneously without increasing the casting time of the spell.

[6/day]0: Acid Splash, Arcane Mark, Detect Poison, Disrupt Undead, Flare, Light, Message, Open/Close, Resistance.
[9/day]1: Bless, Detect Undead, Endure Elements, Magic Missile, Vision of HeavenBoED.
[9/day]2: Blur, Command Undead, Consecrate, See Invisibility, Zone of Truth.
[8/day]3: Analyze Portal, Fireball, Halt Undead, Helping Hand, Magic Circle Against Evil, Searing Light.
[8/day]4: Holy Smite, Perfect SummonsBoED, SunmantleBoED, S(1d4-2 str), Sword of ConscienceBoED, Voice of the ArchonSC(1).
[9/day]5: Dismissal, Hallow, Heavenly LightningBoED, Sending, Sicken EvilBoED, S(1d4-2 str).
[9/day]6: Aspect of the DeityBoED, Bolt of GloryBoED, Storm of ShardsBoED(1d3-2 str drain).
[7/day]7: Greater Teleport, Holy Word, Righteous SmiteBoED.
[7/day]8: Greater Planar Ally, Polar Ray, Lightning RingSC.
[7/day]9: Blinding GloryBoED, Reaving DispelSC, Time Stop.
[4/day]10: Unseen NeedleHome
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"How annoying. Wanna try melting off another section instead?"

"I can," Kascha volunteers, hurrying along to the wall. But as she approaches, a ray of prismatic light fires at her. However, it's stopped by the ray deflection spell on her and she reaches the all, ignoring a few more of them as she chants "IGNITE!" in Ignan.

Maximized greater fireburst, 150 fire damage around her.

Fortunately, apparently this gas isn't reactive, since it doesn't explode when Kascha goes nova. A melted wall reveals another path into the vault.

1 round's time for all that.

[spoiler]

Kascha
HP: 258+20/258
Spells Active: Mind Blank (CL23), Superior Resistance (CL23), Fortunate Fate (CL15), Planar Tolerance(CL7), Greater Mage Armor(CL24), Cloak of the Sea(CL24), Transformation of the Deeps(CL24), Energy Absorption(CL24), Shield(CL27), Resistance to Energyx5(CL27), Ray Deflection(CL27), Stoneskin(CL27), Iron Bones(CL24), Draconic Might(CL24), Greater Heroism(CL24), Spell Turning(CL27), Mass Death Ward(CL25), Good Hope(CL25), Heroes Feast(CL20), Celestial Valor(CL24), Grace(CL27), Recitation(CL27), Haste(CL27)
Bonuses: +150 hit points if killed (as heal spell), protection from planar conditions, +6 armor AC (overlaps with existing bonus), 20% miss chance underwater, freedom of movement underwater, water breathing, immunity to nonlethal, immunity to pressure/temp damage from water depths, resistance 10 to all elements and can sacrifice as an immediate action to heal at a 2 for 1 rate, +4 shield AC, resistance 30 to all elements, ray deflection, damage reduction 10/adamantine, +4 enhancement natural armor, immunity to sleep and paralysis, +4 morale attack rolls, saves, skill checks, immunity to fear, 20 temp HP, spell turning, +2 morale on weapon damage rolls, +8 sacred vs fear, +4 sacred attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves and armor class. Weapons count as holy, doesn't stack, +2 sacred Dex, +2 luck to AC/attacks/saves, +1 attacks, bonus attack on full attack, +1 reflex, movement speed bonus from haste.
Negative Conditions:
Resources Used:

Ebony
HP: 247+20/247
Spells Active: Mind Blank (CL17), Fortunate Fate (CL15), Planar Tolerance(CL7), Greater Mage Armor(CL24), Cloak of the Sea(CL24), Transformation of the Deeps(CL24), Energy Absorption(CL24), Shield(CL27), Resistance to Energyx5(CL27), Ray Deflection(CL27), Stoneskin(CL27), Iron Bones(CL24), Draconic Might(CL24), Greater Heroism(CL24), Spell Turning(CL27), Heroes' Feast(CL20), Celestial Valor(CL24), Grace(CL27), Recitation(CL27), Haste(CL27)
Bonuses: +150 hit points if killed (as heal spell), protection from planar conditions, +6 armor AC (overlaps with existing bonus), 20% miss chance underwater, freedom of movement underwater, water breathing, immunity to nonlethal, immunity to pressure/temp damage from water depths, resistance 10 to all elements and can sacrifice as an immediate action to heal at a 2 for 1 rate, +4 shield AC, resistance 30 to all elements, ray deflection, damage reduction 10/adamantine, +4 enhancement natural armor, immunity to sleep and paralysis, +4 morale attack rolls, saves, skill checks, immunity to fear, 20 temp HP, spell turning, +8 sacred vs fear, +4 sacred attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves and armor class. Weapons count as holy, doesn't stack, +2 sacred Dex, +2 luck to AC/attacks/saves, +1 attacks, bonus attack on full attack, +1 reflex, movement speed bonus from haste.
Negative Conditions:
Resources Used:


Spell-like abilities

At will-aid, charm monster, color spray, comprehend languages, continual flame, dancing lights, detect evil, detect thoughts, disguise self, dispel magic, hold monster, greater invisibility(self only), major image, see invisibility, greater teleport (self plus 50 pounds of objects only); 1/day-chain lightning, prismatic spray, wall of force. Caster level 22nd. The save DCs are 17 + spell level.

Kascha casts as a 21st level wizard. (Caster level 24th for spells with the fire descriptor; caster level 23rd for other spells. +6 caster level bonus to overcome spell resistance.) The save DCs are 20 + spell level. Her spell themes are spells learned from Seira, fire magic and minor buffing. Her metamagic options are Empower Spell (+2), Maximize Spell (+3), Twin Spell (+4) and Quicken Spell (+4). She may apply the following metamagics to the following spells once per day without adjusting their casting time or spell level: Magic Missile, empower; Inner Beauty, quicken; Summon Greater Elemental, quicken.

[4/day]0: Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Prestidigitationx2.
[7/day]1: Lesser Orb of Firex2SC, Mage Armor, Magic Missile, Nerveskitterx2SC, Shield.
[7/day]2: Deflectx3PHB2, False Life, Glitterdustx2, Scorching Ray.
[8/day]3: Dragonskinx2SC, Seira's Unicorn Arrowx2PHB2(1), Ray of Dizzinessx2SC, Ray of Exhaustionx2.
[6/day]4: Assay Spell Resistancex2SC, Dragon BreathSC, Empowered Scorching Ray, Inner BeautyFC1, SR, Greater Mirror ImagePHB2.
[6/day]5: Empowered Fireballx2, Greater FireburstSC, Life's Gracex3SC, SR.
[6/day]6: Empowered Enervationx2, Summon Greater ElementalSC, SR, Superior ResistanceSC, Surge of Hopex2Home.
[6/day]7: Delayed Blast Fireball, Elemental BodySC, Limited Wish, Righteous Smitex2BoED, SR, Twinned Seira's Unicorn Arrow.
[4/day]8: Dimensional Lock, Maximized Greater Fireburst, Quickened Empowered Scorching Ray, Mind Blankx2.
[4/day]9: Mass Healx5
[2/day]10: Energy Immunityx3

Ebony casts as an 22nd level bard. (Caster level 26th vs dispel) The save DCs are 20 + spell level. Her metamagic options are Consecrate Spell (+1) and Purify Spell (+1). Ebony may use Consecrate Spell and Purify Spell spontaneously without increasing the casting time of the spell.

[4/day]0: Dancing Lights, Detect Magic, Mage Hand, Mending, Prestidigitation, Summon Instrument.
[7/day]1: Alarm, Cure Light Wounds, Expeditious Retreat, Feather Fall, Grease.
[7/day]2: Alter Self, Cure Moderate Wounds, Glitterdust, Mirror Image, Silence.
[6/day]3: Charm Monster, Cure Serious Wounds, Fear, Gaseous Form, Major Image.
[6/day]4: Cure Critical Wounds, Greater Invisibility, Hold Monster, Modify Memory, Sirine's GraceSC
[7/day]5: Greater Dispel Magic, Mass Cure Light Wounds, Seeming, Song of Discord, Summon Monster 5.
[7/day]6: Mass Charm Monster, Mass Cure Moderate Wounds, SnowsongFrost, Veil.
[2/day]7: Heal, True Seeing.

Frost - Frostburn.
SC - Spell Compendium.

Ebony casts as a 21st level sorcerer. (Caster level 25th vs dispel) The save DCs are 20 + spell level. Her metamagic options are Consecrate Spell (+1) and Purify Spell (+1). Ebony may use Consecrate Spell and Purify Spell spontaneously without increasing the casting time of the spell.

[6/day]0: Acid Splash, Arcane Mark, Detect Poison, Disrupt Undead, Flare, Light, Message, Open/Close, Resistance.
[9/day]1: Bless, Detect Undead, Endure Elements, Magic Missile, Vision of HeavenBoED.
[9/day]2: Blur, Command Undead, Consecrate, See Invisibility, Zone of Truth.
[8/day]3: Analyze Portal, Fireball, Halt Undead, Helping Hand, Magic Circle Against Evil, Searing Light.
[8/day]4: Holy Smite, Perfect SummonsBoED, SunmantleBoED, S(1d4-2 str), Sword of ConscienceBoED, Voice of the ArchonSC(1).
[9/day]5: Dismissal, Hallow, Heavenly LightningBoED, Sending, Sicken EvilBoED, S(1d4-2 str).
[9/day]6: Aspect of the DeityBoED, Bolt of GloryBoED, Storm of ShardsBoED(1d3-2 str drain).
[7/day]7: Greater Teleport, Holy Word, Righteous SmiteBoED.
[7/day]8: Greater Planar Ally, Polar Ray, Lightning RingSC.
[7/day]9: Blinding GloryBoED, Reaving DispelSC, Time Stop.
[4/day]10: Unseen NeedleHome
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"Well done! Our defenses seem to be working. Lets get to it!"

So saying, Surraruthru enters the vault with the others when they're ready, and moves to work on the chests!

The moment the party enters the vault, massive barrages of elemental beams hit you. Fortunately, your ray deflections hold them all off. Ebony looks about carefully, "What is our plan here?" she asks.

"Open the chests and dump into my haversack. If they're locked, we'll have to drag them out."

Ebony goes to open the front left chest and Kascha the front right, the front center already taken.

"Locked," Ebony says, Kascha confirming it a moment later. They begin to drag them, when suddenly the color of the gas changes to a sickly, thick green. Smells like absolute death, too. The futile energy rays also stop entirely.

"That's not good. Let's try to get this done fast."

Surraruthru grabs his own chest and begins to drag it towards the hole in the wall, readying himself to cast his final buffs once they're needed.

Which chest? There's all three in the middle row and all three in the back row.

Center of the middle row.

Will Jaela grab one as well? Posting this since Cor's usually around shortly and fires off a post.

Jaela follows the plan, seeking the more distant middlemost chest.

Can I spellcraft the gas? Taking 10 for 45 if so.

It's gas, not magic. K:D would be relevant.

Taking 10 for 32, then.

It's sulfur gas. Extremely flammable and explosive. A spark and things are going to go up like every mage this side of Carceri threw a fireball at you.

"Flammable gas, so watch it!" Jaela calls out, wondering whether a fog cloud or cone of cold might counter the extreme explosiveness. She really should've come up with more wind spells....

As you say that, the orbs on the wall all begin to turn a warm red, starting to glow.

"Flammable...gas..." Kascha looks at the orbs and eeps, "Uh oh."

"Flammable? Well, we have some resistance, but I could use wish to get rid of it, if we need to. But a wall of force... I could shape it around us to block the orbs."

"Now!" Ebony darts to Surraruthru, "Before it sets it off!"

Kascha quickly follows suit.

Surraruthru begins casting, but realizes his possibly fatal mistake!

"I can't sculpt it correctly! I can place it in front of some of them, but I can't sculpt it!"

"Stay with Surraruthru!" Jaela calls out, tapping her right heel against the ground. And then she appears next to them, swaying slightly, with a couple of the distant chests and the most powerful barrier in existence protecting all of them from every direction.

Round 0: Swift action to Time Stop via boots. Round 1, get my chest to Surraruthru. Round 2, get the distant rightmost chest over. Swift action at the end to place a Prismatic Sphere around us that extends 10ft in radius. I'm shaken for the rest of Round 0 as time resumes.

With the sphere and dragging, you get four of the chests in. Mere moments later, the sphere vibrates as a massive explosion rips through everything outside of it. Fire and smoke, turning everything around you into Simmer's idea of a honeymoon destination.

"That was close," Kascha gulps and watches. It goes on...and on...and on. Somehow it's still exploding. Huh.

"Still pumping gas, you think? I can disintegrate a hole below us. No idea what's down there, though."

"My spell will hold for two minutes," Jaela tells Surraruthru. "I suggest you start sculpting. With walls of force in place, we can test out dimensional travel or other alternatives."

"I can't sculpt it right now. I must have memorized it incorrectly, and I only have one prepared. I can use disintegrate to carve a pit into the ground and cover it with with the wall, at best."

"Um," Kascha speaks up, raising a hand and shrinking back, "I can protect three of us entirely from fire."

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Kascha
HP: 258+20/258
Spells Active: Mind Blank (CL23), Superior Resistance (CL23), Fortunate Fate (CL15), Planar Tolerance(CL7), Greater Mage Armor(CL24), Cloak of the Sea(CL24), Transformation of the Deeps(CL24), Energy Absorption(CL24), Shield(CL27), Resistance to Energyx5(CL27), Ray Deflection(CL27), Stoneskin(CL27), Iron Bones(CL24), Draconic Might(CL24), Greater Heroism(CL24), Spell Turning(CL27), Mass Death Ward(CL25), Good Hope(CL25), Heroes Feast(CL20), Celestial Valor(CL24), Grace(CL27), Recitation(CL27), Haste(CL27)
Bonuses: +150 hit points if killed (as heal spell), protection from planar conditions, +6 armor AC (overlaps with existing bonus), 20% miss chance underwater, freedom of movement underwater, water breathing, immunity to nonlethal, immunity to pressure/temp damage from water depths, resistance 10 to all elements and can sacrifice as an immediate action to heal at a 2 for 1 rate, +4 shield AC, resistance 30 to all elements, ray deflection, damage reduction 10/adamantine, +4 enhancement natural armor, immunity to sleep and paralysis, +4 morale attack rolls, saves, skill checks, immunity to fear, 20 temp HP, spell turning, +2 morale on weapon damage rolls, +8 sacred vs fear, +4 sacred attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves and armor class. Weapons count as holy, doesn't stack, +2 sacred Dex, +2 luck to AC/attacks/saves, +1 attacks, bonus attack on full attack, +1 reflex, movement speed bonus from haste.
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Ebony
HP: 247+20/247
Spells Active: Mind Blank (CL17), Fortunate Fate (CL15), Planar Tolerance(CL7), Greater Mage Armor(CL24), Cloak of the Sea(CL24), Transformation of the Deeps(CL24), Energy Absorption(CL24), Shield(CL27), Resistance to Energyx5(CL27), Ray Deflection(CL27), Stoneskin(CL27), Iron Bones(CL24), Draconic Might(CL24), Greater Heroism(CL24), Spell Turning(CL27), Heroes' Feast(CL20), Celestial Valor(CL24), Grace(CL27), Recitation(CL27), Haste(CL27)
Bonuses: +150 hit points if killed (as heal spell), protection from planar conditions, +6 armor AC (overlaps with existing bonus), 20% miss chance underwater, freedom of movement underwater, water breathing, immunity to nonlethal, immunity to pressure/temp damage from water depths, resistance 10 to all elements and can sacrifice as an immediate action to heal at a 2 for 1 rate, +4 shield AC, resistance 30 to all elements, ray deflection, damage reduction 10/adamantine, +4 enhancement natural armor, immunity to sleep and paralysis, +4 morale attack rolls, saves, skill checks, immunity to fear, 20 temp HP, spell turning, +8 sacred vs fear, +4 sacred attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves and armor class. Weapons count as holy, doesn't stack, +2 sacred Dex, +2 luck to AC/attacks/saves, +1 attacks, bonus attack on full attack, +1 reflex, movement speed bonus from haste.
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Spell-like abilities

At will-aid, charm monster, color spray, comprehend languages, continual flame, dancing lights, detect evil, detect thoughts, disguise self, dispel magic, hold monster, greater invisibility(self only), major image, see invisibility, greater teleport (self plus 50 pounds of objects only); 1/day-chain lightning, prismatic spray, wall of force. Caster level 22nd. The save DCs are 17 + spell level.

Kascha casts as a 21st level wizard. (Caster level 24th for spells with the fire descriptor; caster level 23rd for other spells. +6 caster level bonus to overcome spell resistance.) The save DCs are 20 + spell level. Her spell themes are spells learned from Seira, fire magic and minor buffing. Her metamagic options are Empower Spell (+2), Maximize Spell (+3), Twin Spell (+4) and Quicken Spell (+4). She may apply the following metamagics to the following spells once per day without adjusting their casting time or spell level: Magic Missile, empower; Inner Beauty, quicken; Summon Greater Elemental, quicken.

[4/day]0: Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Prestidigitationx2.
[7/day]1: Lesser Orb of Firex2SC, Mage Armor, Magic Missile, Nerveskitterx2SC, Shield.
[7/day]2: Deflectx3PHB2, False Life, Glitterdustx2, Scorching Ray.
[8/day]3: Dragonskinx2SC, Seira's Unicorn Arrowx2PHB2(1), Ray of Dizzinessx2SC, Ray of Exhaustionx2.
[6/day]4: Assay Spell Resistancex2SC, Dragon BreathSC, Empowered Scorching Ray, Inner BeautyFC1, SR, Greater Mirror ImagePHB2.
[6/day]5: Empowered Fireballx2, Greater FireburstSC, Life's Gracex3SC, SR.
[6/day]6: Empowered Enervationx2, Summon Greater ElementalSC, SR, Superior ResistanceSC, Surge of Hopex2Home.
[6/day]7: Delayed Blast Fireball, Elemental BodySC, Limited Wish, Righteous Smitex2BoED, SR, Twinned Seira's Unicorn Arrow.
[4/day]8: Dimensional Lock, Maximized Greater Fireburst, Quickened Empowered Scorching Ray, Mind Blankx2.
[4/day]9: Mass Healx5
[2/day]10: Energy Immunityx3

Ebony casts as an 22nd level bard. (Caster level 26th vs dispel) The save DCs are 20 + spell level. Her metamagic options are Consecrate Spell (+1) and Purify Spell (+1). Ebony may use Consecrate Spell and Purify Spell spontaneously without increasing the casting time of the spell.

[4/day]0: Dancing Lights, Detect Magic, Mage Hand, Mending, Prestidigitation, Summon Instrument.
[7/day]1: Alarm, Cure Light Wounds, Expeditious Retreat, Feather Fall, Grease.
[7/day]2: Alter Self, Cure Moderate Wounds, Glitterdust, Mirror Image, Silence.
[6/day]3: Charm Monster, Cure Serious Wounds, Fear, Gaseous Form, Major Image.
[6/day]4: Cure Critical Wounds, Greater Invisibility, Hold Monster, Modify Memory, Sirine's GraceSC
[7/day]5: Greater Dispel Magic, Mass Cure Light Wounds, Seeming, Song of Discord, Summon Monster 5.
[7/day]6: Mass Charm Monster, Mass Cure Moderate Wounds, SnowsongFrost, Veil.
[2/day]7: Heal, True Seeing.

Frost - Frostburn.
SC - Spell Compendium.

Ebony casts as a 21st level sorcerer. (Caster level 25th vs dispel) The save DCs are 20 + spell level. Her metamagic options are Consecrate Spell (+1) and Purify Spell (+1). Ebony may use Consecrate Spell and Purify Spell spontaneously without increasing the casting time of the spell.

[6/day]0: Acid Splash, Arcane Mark, Detect Poison, Disrupt Undead, Flare, Light, Message, Open/Close, Resistance.
[9/day]1: Bless, Detect Undead, Endure Elements, Magic Missile, Vision of HeavenBoED.
[9/day]2: Blur, Command Undead, Consecrate, See Invisibility, Zone of Truth.
[8/day]3: Analyze Portal, Fireball, Halt Undead, Helping Hand, Magic Circle Against Evil, Searing Light.
[8/day]4: Holy Smite, Perfect SummonsBoED, SunmantleBoED, S(1d4-2 str), Sword of ConscienceBoED, Voice of the ArchonSC(1).
[9/day]5: Dismissal, Hallow, Heavenly LightningBoED, Sending, Sicken EvilBoED, S(1d4-2 str).
[9/day]6: Aspect of the DeityBoED, Bolt of GloryBoED, Storm of ShardsBoED(1d3-2 str drain).
[7/day]7: Greater Teleport, Holy Word, Righteous SmiteBoED.
[7/day]8: Greater Planar Ally, Polar Ray, Lightning RingSC.
[7/day]9: Blinding GloryBoED, Reaving DispelSC, Time Stop.
[4/day]10: Unseen NeedleHome
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"How does it work?" Jaela asks curiously. "I could step past the sphere and go around busting the orbs while the protection holds for you three."

"I have two castings of Energy Immunity ready. That'll protect us from the fire, but what about the concussive force? Or the chests?"

"How does what work?" Ebony asks, watching the explosions.

"The protection. Do those protected have to stay near Kascha? Does it affect objects or have any restrictions? Or it's energy immunity, and with Surraruthru we have enough?" Jaela shrugs. "Either way, it's a decent plan. Use the chests we have here as a low barricade from concussive force. If it's negligible, drag them to the exit. I'll go for the orbs. Any thoughts on whether a fog cloud mixed in with the gas will get the explosions to stop?"

"It's energy immunity," Kascha explains, blushing.

"I don't know," Ebony says, "Though I would suspect that the explosions from outside of the cloud would be enough force to disperse it."

"That makes things simpler," Jaela decides. "The edge of the sphere in that direction," she goes on, pointing, "is only twenty feet from the door. I'll put up a dome from Wall of Stone once you two have cast your protections. Those and the barricade," Jaela continues, arranging the chests in that edge of the sphere, "should keep you safe. And if something unexpected happens, we'll tackle it then. Are we ready?"

"Ready!" Kascha declares. Ebony nods.

Surraruthru nods and casts Energy Immunity on himself and Ebony!

Jaela steps through the barrier on the other side from the others, and immediately puts up a wall to her left running all the way towards the exit and anchoring itself on the wall to the left from the door. The part of the wall closest to her curves in front of Jaela to try and shield her, though should the explosions have concussive force she's likely to be blown back into her sphere and its protections, she reasons.

Swift action to put a Wall of Stone to cover our left flank and curve to the front. Used at half thickness, I have 50 sections of 5ft blocks to play with that should cover the 40ft from the exit to me and then curve in front of me. If nothing exploded me I'll use my standard action to put up a matching wall on the right to complete the semi-circle.

All of us are fire-immune. Two from Surraruthru, two from Kascha.

Just an obvious question here to be clear, but you're fire immune?

Spells are cast and fire immunity is had. Jaela goes out, trying to cast her spell as everything goes crazy around her.

Concentration check.

[19:04] <Tohsaka> Roll 1d20+29
[19:04] <Serith> Tohsaka roll for Serith < 47 > [d20=18]

Jaela's able to keep her spell, the tunnel of rock appearing. It helps some, though the explosions within it are still an issue. It's tough to hold her ground but not impossible now.

The other wall rises to complete her shelter from the right, and then Jaela makes a roof!

"When Jaela's ready for it, I've got Gate prepared. If something else goes wrong I have time stop and wish ready, too."

The hall is completed. Still exploding, but a path out is now viable.

Jaela steps back into the sphere to rejoin the others, puts up a fresh wall against whatever might give chase to them before calling out, "Go!" as she disrupts her ultimate defensive spell.

Follows Jaela's order and attempts to head out with a chest!

Ebony and Kascha follow, each of them lugging their chest as well. Like this the party retreats in a hurry, running up explosive stairs mostly blind and finally emerging from it. You're sooty and reek of sulfur, but three chests are there and intact. The explosions don't seem to have damaged them at all.

"Surraruthru and I will return for the last two," Jaela says once they're safe. "Be alert."

She reaches out for Surraruthru and attempts to use dimension door to place them by the second chest she dragged over to their huddle spot.

Nothing happens. The spell's suppressed, most likely the area's just teleportation sealed.

"Hard way, then. Time for more lugging."

Surraruthru heads back in the un-fun way!

"In that case, let's empty these first and go as a group," Jaela suggests.

Surraruthru does a quick 180 at that and lands near the chests, making his haversack accessible to the others!

"Does anyone have a way to open them? Lockpicks?"

"That would be one way, though can any of us pick locks?" Kascha asks.

Gae Trocaire appears through a flick of her wrist and Jaela stabs the lock twice with the transmuting weapon.

The chests are broken open. Within is...

Loot. I'll cover them all at once for the sake of ease.

With the loot stashed away, Surraruthru prepares himself for another run for chests...

Who's going back for the rest, all of you or only some?

I believe all of us since there were four remaining chests.

Okay.

Thus the four return into the explosions, going as well as they can. But once you reach the bottom of the stairs, you find the walls and dome are gone. You can get close enough to see blasted rubble, which makes the way ahead even more difficult.

"I've got one wall of force ready. Anyone else have some to rebuild it?"

Unfortunately, without the prismatic sphere's protections, it's hard to hear much of anything over the constant din of explosions. Surraruthru can't even hear his own words.

Surraruthru tries to mime asking the others if they have walls by forming a square and pointing at each in turn.

Being in the middle of explosions, even when protected from fire and concussive force, isn't great for seeing things. Lots of fire in the way, you know? You have no idea if they see you under the circumstances. A moment later you feel a hand on your wing, pulling your back.

Goes with them, sighing.

The four come on out and up the stairs, and once past it, "Ow," The four of you are covered in soot and reek horribly of sulfur. "We need a quick plan revision," Kascha says.

"We go single file, within literal reach of each other," Jaela proposes, after thinking about it. "Keep an arm free at all times. Tug on your buddies with it the moment you spot imminent danger, and point it out. That way we are less likely to be ambushed, at least." She pauses, briefly mapping out the room by memory before using Gae Bolg to draw a rough sketch of it on the floor. "This is where the remaining chests were," she continues after, the spear moving from the entrance to the rightmost chest. "We'll all go together and collect them on the most efficient route. Surraruthru, the first one is your responsibility, then it's Ebony's turn and after that Kascha's. I'll grab the last one and bring up the rear."

Nods go around and around, "I think we can manage that," Kascha says, "But we're going in blind and deaf because of the explosions, so it'll be tough going on top of the force from them. Hopefully there's no monsters in there."

"Any monsters we run into are on me, even if it means we'll leave the last chest behind and I play rearguard. And if anything will give us an edge it's my blindsight," Jaela says, closing her one visible eye.

"Ready! I'll also cast Celestial Valor as soon as we have to fight. That should provide more of an edge."

"Cast it now before we go, we shouldn't be in that room beyond a couple minutes."

For the sake of moving on, I'm going to take the small liberty of the spell being cast.

Once the spell is cast, the party heads on down and into the depths. Once more you slowly go, single file as Jaela takes point with her blindsight. It's disoriented from all the movement and explosions, but it's far better than her eyes right now. You make slow, halting and careful progress over the broken stones, eventually making it back to the vault. You stumble to the chests, finding them seemingly intact despite all the explosions.

As you do, you are suddenly peppered by little missiles. Magic missiles, dozens and dozens of them at you, at least 4 dozen on each of you. But your shield spell holds, shimmering and cracking, but stopping the missiles.

Act. Chests are right by you but you're getting magic missile swarmed like nothing else.

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Kascha
HP: 258+20/258
Spells Active: Mind Blank (CL23), Superior Resistance (CL23), Fortunate Fate (CL15), Planar Tolerance(CL7), Greater Mage Armor(CL24), Cloak of the Sea(CL24), Transformation of the Deeps(CL24), Energy Absorption(CL24), Shield(CL27), Resistance to Energyx5(CL27), Ray Deflection(CL27), Stoneskin(CL27), Iron Bones(CL24), Draconic Might(CL24), Greater Heroism(CL24), Spell Turning(CL27), Mass Death Ward(CL25), Good Hope(CL25), Heroes Feast(CL20), Celestial Valor(CL24), Grace(CL27), Recitation(CL27), Haste(CL27)
Bonuses: +150 hit points if killed (as heal spell), protection from planar conditions, +6 armor AC (overlaps with existing bonus), 20% miss chance underwater, freedom of movement underwater, water breathing, immunity to nonlethal, immunity to pressure/temp damage from water depths, resistance 10 to all elements and can sacrifice as an immediate action to heal at a 2 for 1 rate, +4 shield AC, resistance 30 to all elements, ray deflection, damage reduction 10/adamantine, +4 enhancement natural armor, immunity to sleep and paralysis, +4 morale attack rolls, saves, skill checks, immunity to fear, 20 temp HP, spell turning, +2 morale on weapon damage rolls, +8 sacred vs fear, +4 sacred attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves and armor class. Weapons count as holy, doesn't stack, +2 sacred Dex, +2 luck to AC/attacks/saves, +1 attacks, bonus attack on full attack, +1 reflex, movement speed bonus from haste.
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Ebony
HP: 247+20/247
Spells Active: Mind Blank (CL17), Fortunate Fate (CL15), Planar Tolerance(CL7), Greater Mage Armor(CL24), Cloak of the Sea(CL24), Transformation of the Deeps(CL24), Energy Absorption(CL24), Shield(CL27), Resistance to Energyx5(CL27), Ray Deflection(CL27), Stoneskin(CL27), Iron Bones(CL24), Draconic Might(CL24), Greater Heroism(CL24), Spell Turning(CL27), Heroes' Feast(CL20), Celestial Valor(CL24), Grace(CL27), Recitation(CL27), Haste(CL27)
Bonuses: +150 hit points if killed (as heal spell), protection from planar conditions, +6 armor AC (overlaps with existing bonus), 20% miss chance underwater, freedom of movement underwater, water breathing, immunity to nonlethal, immunity to pressure/temp damage from water depths, resistance 10 to all elements and can sacrifice as an immediate action to heal at a 2 for 1 rate, +4 shield AC, resistance 30 to all elements, ray deflection, damage reduction 10/adamantine, +4 enhancement natural armor, immunity to sleep and paralysis, +4 morale attack rolls, saves, skill checks, immunity to fear, 20 temp HP, spell turning, +8 sacred vs fear, +4 sacred attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves and armor class. Weapons count as holy, doesn't stack, +2 sacred Dex, +2 luck to AC/attacks/saves, +1 attacks, bonus attack on full attack, +1 reflex, movement speed bonus from haste.
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Spell-like abilities

At will-aid, charm monster, color spray, comprehend languages, continual flame, dancing lights, detect evil, detect thoughts, disguise self, dispel magic, hold monster, greater invisibility(self only), major image, see invisibility, greater teleport (self plus 50 pounds of objects only); 1/day-chain lightning, prismatic spray, wall of force. Caster level 22nd. The save DCs are 17 + spell level.

Kascha casts as a 21st level wizard. (Caster level 24th for spells with the fire descriptor; caster level 23rd for other spells. +6 caster level bonus to overcome spell resistance.) The save DCs are 20 + spell level. Her spell themes are spells learned from Seira, fire magic and minor buffing. Her metamagic options are Empower Spell (+2), Maximize Spell (+3), Twin Spell (+4) and Quicken Spell (+4). She may apply the following metamagics to the following spells once per day without adjusting their casting time or spell level: Magic Missile, empower; Inner Beauty, quicken; Summon Greater Elemental, quicken.

[4/day]0: Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Prestidigitationx2.
[7/day]1: Lesser Orb of Firex2SC, Mage Armor, Magic Missile, Nerveskitterx2SC, Shield.
[7/day]2: Deflectx3PHB2, False Life, Glitterdustx2, Scorching Ray.
[8/day]3: Dragonskinx2SC, Seira's Unicorn Arrowx2PHB2(1), Ray of Dizzinessx2SC, Ray of Exhaustionx2.
[6/day]4: Assay Spell Resistancex2SC, Dragon BreathSC, Empowered Scorching Ray, Inner BeautyFC1, SR, Greater Mirror ImagePHB2.
[6/day]5: Empowered Fireballx2, Greater FireburstSC, Life's Gracex3SC, SR.
[6/day]6: Empowered Enervationx2, Summon Greater ElementalSC, SR, Superior ResistanceSC, Surge of Hopex2Home.
[6/day]7: Delayed Blast Fireball, Elemental BodySC, Limited Wish, Righteous Smitex2BoED, SR, Twinned Seira's Unicorn Arrow.
[4/day]8: Dimensional Lock, Maximized Greater Fireburst, Quickened Empowered Scorching Ray, Mind Blankx2.
[4/day]9: Mass Healx5
[2/day]10: Energy Immunityx3

Ebony casts as an 22nd level bard. (Caster level 26th vs dispel) The save DCs are 20 + spell level. Her metamagic options are Consecrate Spell (+1) and Purify Spell (+1). Ebony may use Consecrate Spell and Purify Spell spontaneously without increasing the casting time of the spell.

[4/day]0: Dancing Lights, Detect Magic, Mage Hand, Mending, Prestidigitation, Summon Instrument.
[7/day]1: Alarm, Cure Light Wounds, Expeditious Retreat, Feather Fall, Grease.
[7/day]2: Alter Self, Cure Moderate Wounds, Glitterdust, Mirror Image, Silence.
[6/day]3: Charm Monster, Cure Serious Wounds, Fear, Gaseous Form, Major Image.
[6/day]4: Cure Critical Wounds, Greater Invisibility, Hold Monster, Modify Memory, Sirine's GraceSC
[7/day]5: Greater Dispel Magic, Mass Cure Light Wounds, Seeming, Song of Discord, Summon Monster 5.
[7/day]6: Mass Charm Monster, Mass Cure Moderate Wounds, SnowsongFrost, Veil.
[2/day]7: Heal, True Seeing.

Frost - Frostburn.
SC - Spell Compendium.

Ebony casts as a 21st level sorcerer. (Caster level 25th vs dispel) The save DCs are 20 + spell level. Her metamagic options are Consecrate Spell (+1) and Purify Spell (+1). Ebony may use Consecrate Spell and Purify Spell spontaneously without increasing the casting time of the spell.

[6/day]0: Acid Splash, Arcane Mark, Detect Poison, Disrupt Undead, Flare, Light, Message, Open/Close, Resistance.
[9/day]1: Bless, Detect Undead, Endure Elements, Magic Missile, Vision of HeavenBoED.
[9/day]2: Blur, Command Undead, Consecrate, See Invisibility, Zone of Truth.
[8/day]3: Analyze Portal, Fireball, Halt Undead, Helping Hand, Magic Circle Against Evil, Searing Light.
[8/day]4: Holy Smite, Perfect SummonsBoED, SunmantleBoED, S(1d4-2 str), Sword of ConscienceBoED, Voice of the ArchonSC(1).
[9/day]5: Dismissal, Hallow, Heavenly LightningBoED, Sending, Sicken EvilBoED, S(1d4-2 str).
[9/day]6: Aspect of the DeityBoED, Bolt of GloryBoED, Storm of ShardsBoED(1d3-2 str drain).
[7/day]7: Greater Teleport, Holy Word, Righteous SmiteBoED.
[7/day]8: Greater Planar Ally, Polar Ray, Lightning RingSC.
[7/day]9: Blinding GloryBoED, Reaving DispelSC, Time Stop.
[4/day]10: Unseen NeedleHome
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In response to the Magic Missile attack, Surraruthru readies his second casting of Shield. It's been holding for now, long enough to get to the chests, so if it fails, a second casting should last long enough to get back out with the chests. Newly confident, he continues to the chests and grabs the first one, waiting for Ebony to go for hers.

Readying it to be cast if the original spell fails, the target will be the Tapestry, so it'll hit everyone.

Everyone gets in position for their chest and starts to pull - you think, anyway. Hard to tell with conditions being what they are, protected from harm or not.. More missiles come and your shields shatter - only for another shield spell to replace it and stop the next barrage.

Having cast the spell, Surraruthru knows they need to get out as quickly as they can and attempts to speed the process up, trying to lead the others out.

Hurry, hurry, hurry! The party hurries out with the chests, out of the explosions, the fire and the gas. You emerge out blacked almost entirely, reeking horribly and mostly deaf, but you're out of the endless explosions intact. Kascha promptly falls onto her rear and goes, "Ow!"

"What? The Magic Missiles were an unpleasant surprise. Good thing I had a second casting ready." Surraruthru says this unnecessarily loud.

"What?" Ebony says, thumping the side of her head, almost shouting that. "What about unpleasant sunrises?"

Kascha sighs and taps one of her ioun stones, healing engulfing all of you.

Mass heal, restores HP and clears up the deafness issues.

"The Magic Missiles. That didn't happen before. Good thing I prepared a second Shield. Anyway, let's get these open and stored, so we can get out of this hell-hole."

"The fire was inspired. Making that work in a place that so strongly inhibits it will catch almost anyone off guard," Ebony says, "We were able to bull through with preparations and strength, thankfully."

Going to smash, store and escape then?

Yarp. Sounds good to me. Just for a quick note, though, did we explore this place fully? I don't remember if there were any branches we didn't check out.

Yes.

Then yeah, bust locks, store loot, and escape.

Okay, going to do a loot post first then a post here. Hold please.

From there the group soon returns to Aurora, cleansed and back. "We need to get everything appraised," Kascha says, "Let's do that then meet at Surraruthru's hoard in a few hours?"

"Yes, that would be best. Kascha, would you like to come with me for the appraisal?"

Loot post coming.

Loot post is up.

The four of you gather there, Kascha reading off the findings, "And finally, that's the value of the amethysts," Kascha announces.

"Well... The ingots should probably go to whichever one of you could most use a weapon out of them, or to Afina. The Deeds should certainly be checked into; they're likely worth a fair bit or come with other benefits for us; so likely to Aurora for holdings or to be made into Embassies or outposts... The spear and coin... Anything that resists identification is almost certainly both valuable and powerful, so Jaela, you use spears, correct? Interest there? The rod will have to be assembled, likely by Afina. That leaves the rest... Even splits for everyone?"

I posit that the deeds, if they can be enforced, will likely cover Aurora's split. If not, then turning over the ingots and the rod to Aurora for use/distribution likely will.

Waiting on Jaela to pipe up here.

Unless we want to save the ingots for armor. I dunno who all uses plate, but it'll make an awesome set.

It would, but it's up to y'all on that.

Okay, loot splitting aside, are y'all ready to move on?

Of course.

Okay, I don't forsee Iddy having an objection, so I'm going to split you two off.

What's next on Surraruthru's agenda, Iddy?

Myr's Sword, Living Vault, Grove.

Edit: Phase Spider Silk Weaving.

We'll knock out the spiders first, since Ebony was just with you and we can sort that real quick. Then onto Myr's Sword.

Catching up to Ebony isn't hard. After your adventure she rests with the phase spiders, watching them and practicing her song and lute. "Surraruthru, you said you have a matter of weaving with the spiders?"

"Yes. I have some skill in weaving, and Phase Spider Silk is among the best of materials. I would like to go into business of sorts with you and the Phase Spiders. While I'd focus mainly on clothing, I could make nearly anything. I don't have the skill to enchant it, but there are others in Aurora who can do that. We'd supply Aurora primarily, but we could also export to the Cauldron and Brightwater. What do you think?"

"I have no objection, so long as the spiders are fairly compensated. They are intelligent creatures, not animals," Ebony says.

"I'm aware, but I'm not sure I can communicate directly with them about it, so I needed a liaison."

"I can manage that," Ebony says, "What is your plan?"

"Well... I plan to open services for hire to make clothing. I imagine most of it will be split between things like padding/clothing to wear under armor and cosmetic type stuff, which I expect the fey to want much of, and cloaks. While we have lots of craftsmen that deal in armor and weapons, for our more lightly armored citizens, like wizards, they can't make much of use of those items. Phase Spider Silk is both very light and very strong, there's quite a bit that can be done with it, from clothing to things like rope."

Ebony nods, as...

Okay, a few questions that's largely OOC here.

1. How much time are you sinking into this project?
2. What will your general craft (weaving) (or whatever skill, specify precisely what it is) check results be? Assume taking 10.
3. How much are you looking to sell things for? Obviously this will depend what you make out of it.

1. I honestly have no idea. I'd assume I'd spend as much time as needed on it, between adventuring and any kind of research I'd have to do. Surraruthru doesn't really have any hobbies or anything to spend free time on, so it'd be between this and the Hydras, a the moment.

2. It's Crafting: Weaving, and taking 10 would result in 43.

3. I have no idea what's fair in the D&D/Aurora economy. I'd be aiming to mostly just cover costs, like the rest of the crafters, on the more utilitarian items, but things that are purely cosmetic/entertainment maybe a 10-15% profit? I do need to pay the Phase Spiders, after all.

Follow up: Are you crafting by hand or using magic to speed it along?

I have no idea what magic could be used to do so. Haste? Time Stop?

http://www.d20srd.org/srd/spells/fabricate.htm

This is the most likely contender.

That's fine, yeah. I'll use that.

Make some craft checks or give me your take 10 result.

Take 10 is 44.

It takes some experimentation, but you get underclothes, padding, cloaks and the like. Most of it's figuring out how to properly weave the phase spider silk, which requires some practice even with your level of skill. Once you get that down, you rapidly make progress and soon enough have a small first batch.

Surraruthru is proud of his creations and takes them to Ebony for inspection and evaluation.

"They look well," Ebony says, running a finger down one undergarment, "They feel well. However, I am not trained in the mercantile arts. Elena," Ebony asks, two identical ghost girls appear. They're both dressed up in cloth dragon outfits, heads poking out of dragon maws, "Could you get someone who can appraise the value of these properly?"

"Sure!" The two say in perfect tandem, before vanishing away.

Surraruthru blinks at the 'new' twins.

"Does she do that often? Split? Also, since you're kind of a key player in this, do you have any requests for something to be made? Seems you should be the first."

"That is new," Ebony confesses, ever so slightly frowning. "That or she has a twin she's been keeping secret. Regardless, no. I'll get something in time, but right now focus on starting yourself. I have money enough to spare and plan on how to use to achieve the most good, other concerns will only obscure that."

Surraruthru nods. "When you can allow for it, then."

The appraise you get is Adrian, coming over. His hair is wet but he's otherwise normal. He looks over the goods.

Taking 10 on Appraise for 38.

"Pretty good stuff. High quality silk," he holds up an undershirt, "Sell it well, build up a market and you could make a good income on it. How're you planning on selling them?"

"Was thinking primarily on Aurora, as items to be enchanted. Then cosmetic stuff for the Fey, eventually moving into the Cauldron and Brightwater."

"Talk to Filbrez, he's good with that stuff," Adrian says, "I deal more with the pricing end of things from practical experience, rather than running a shop."

As all of you talk by the phase spiders, you see a familiar courre fluttering on over.

Go ahead, Calleigh.

Calleigh arrives with much waving and tiny shouting and floaty mist. "Hiiiiiiiii! Tryll had this idea to open a trading hub in Brighwater so we're going around and asking EVERYBODY if they have stuff they want us to take with us! Ohhhh phase spiders!" she flits over to stare at a spider's carapace.

Surraruthru eyes the excitable little thing cautiously.

"Interesting. Yes, I'll have something. I've begun weaving the Phase Spider Silk into items for use and sale."

Surraruthru motions to the items he's already made.

"Run that by me again," Adrian says, "I missed half of what you said, Calleigh."

Calleigh turns to Adrian, "We went looking around for someone who might have an idea of something we could do to make money that didn't involve kicking something over and taking someone's stuff and Drena sent us over to Tepen and Sylvie and we talked for a while and then Tepen and Sylvie started talking about building a big hive mind thing to connect everyone's brain to for the Library and Sylvie didn't really think I knew what was going on but I totally did because we found one of those once and it was REAL BAD like everyone connected to it had their brain mutate and because the people who put it together didn't put safeties in the personalities of everyone connected all bled into one and it was like forty people who were essentially the same violently psychopathic person we had to put them down which was sad but at the time we didn't know how to fix them and I learned a lot of brain stuff BUT! Then Tryll had an idea where we could use the Aurora as a trading hub or something because the demiplane is mutable and we could probably grow really rare plants and herbs and animals and stuff that can only be found on the elemental planes or in remote places and use that for trade to make stuff more available and use it to help people but Sylvie and Tepen said the Aurora is only good for fighting and I don't think that's really true although I got the impression that Sylvie doesn't like me but when we went to go talk to Baleruk about it he thought it was a really good idea but we should go to Brightwater instead and then he gave us ten thousand gold pieces to go start it up! Then I realized that we're gonna need stuff to put in our trading hub so we're asking everybody for stuff to sell! So here we are! Got some stuff?"

Surraruthru stares at Calleigh for a moment.

"I'll provide Phase Spider silk garments for sale, but you are *never* allowed in my lair. Ever."

"What." Adrian says it, completely flat.

"What? But...b-but...do you not like me either?" Calleigh gives Surraruthru the Big Sad Eyes. Just for a moment. 

Then she looks at Adrian, all sunny smiles again. "I can repeat that if you like!"

"Please," Adrian says, "But with less run ons and more breathing."

"I fear the chaos you would inflict on my lair and hoard."

She turns back to Surraruthru, aghast, "I would never mess with a dragon's hoard! They're important!"

Calleigh turns back to Adrian, "Well, I can go slower. I suppose. For you, Adrian, since you're so pretty. So since we got Hamogan to join up, we now have a reliable way of obtaining items that will enhance our psionic abilities. And I need more wands. But we're broke! And we've gotten the feeling that most people here regard kicking in someone's door and or head and taking their stuff is a reliable source of income. That's not us, though. We've always profited by being in the shadows, and avoiding violence when possible. We're good at it, and explosions are pretty, but neither of us really like hurting people. Even if they're evil devil people. We will if we need to, but we don't like actively seeking it out. But we didn't know what to do! So we picked a person at random, who happened to be Drena. He's a nice guy. He told us that Sylvie and Tepen were conspiring about something, so we went to find them. They denied any conspiracy, but they are planning on creating some sort of hive mind with access to the Library. Dunno what that's about, but it's dangerous work. Anywho, Sylvie I think suggested some sort of slaad dungeon that Ithea's been involved with before. It sounds interesting, and we still might go, but Tryll had this idea to utilize the Aurora as a trading hub, since we have all of these idle people either just living or spending all the time whacking a training dummy with a sword until they pass out. He suggested a...merchant marine force. Sorta. Less marine, more heavily-armed merchants. They do interplanar trading when we're idle, and beat up bad guys when we're not. Sylvie and Tepen made it out to be a bad idea because we're an army and I don't think they can see the benefit of a steady source of income. We can though! Especially since so many people are out there right now 'treasure hunting' and risking their lives for money! They should be saving themselves up for big fights, not potentially dying to some mook that doesn't matter! Anyway, they didn't want to help and I think Sylvie thinks I'm dumb because she seemed pretty surprised when I knew what they were talking about with the hive mind thing. They told me to go show some of my art to Baleruk, but I'm pretty sure they just wanted us to go away. Which is fine. People do that. Not everyone likes us. We can...grate. We get it. But! We went to see Baleruk anyway and told him about Tryll's idea! He liked it so much that he gave us a ten thousand gold piece loan to get started in Brightwater! So now we're here, looking for goods to sell. There you go. Slower, with breathing and proper sentence structure. Sorta."

Adrian slowly exhales as he listens to it all. "Right, making a shop. Surraruthru's goods here would go fine in it."

"Okay!"

"Very well. We need to ensure the Phase Spiders get their cut, as well."

"What sort of numbers?" Adrian asks.

Up to you to parse out any nitty gritty with numbers. What sounds good?

No idea. Never done crafting/sale stuff in D&D. What's fair?

Up to you. Honestly, so long as you throw out numbers and they aren't totally unfair, I'm fine with them.

Uh, 10%?

Sure.

Anyway, numbers and stuff aside, what's next for both of you and this shop idea?

I'll take all the silk stuff Iddy wants to give me. I'll also go ask around to others.

I'm good with letting Yuth take the stuff. As for next, Sword of Myr, Grove, and Living Vault.

Okay, in that case this thread has about run its course. I'm going to split you two off into new threads.