Gan
06-06-2005, 11:31 PM
So I made the adjustments to my empath, added perception, pushed his magical ratio to over 10:1 for runestaff... saw a huge jump in Ambush DS, Guarded DS, and Offensive DS.... and yet he's died 3 times tonight where he hasnt died in OTF in over a month of consistent hunting... Here's the latest insanity of what I'm working with.... Although, folks like Tsin and Boomsplat also died tonight so I dont feel so terrible - if folks with way more skills than my capped empath has died then I know its not just me.
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[Old Ta'Faendryl, East Market]
A huge oak tree rises from the cracked pavement of the plaza. The gnarled, massive roots of the tree churn up the ground around it, adding a finishing touch to the destruction that time has wrought on the ancient market square. You also see an Ithzir seer, an Ithzir seer and an Ithzir herald.
Obvious paths: northeast, south, northwest
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Your disk arrives, following you dutifully.
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You feel more refreshed.
>bone seer
*** TypoHelp: Converted "1106 seer" to PREP 1106 and CAST AT seer
You focus your thoughts while chanting the mystical phrase for Bone Shatter...
Your spell is ready.
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You gesture at an Ithzir seer.
You concentrate intently on an Ithzir seer, and a pulse of pearlescent energy ripples toward her!
CS: +486 - TD: +369 + CvA: +19 + d100: +9 == +145
Warding failed!
The Ithzir seer shudders with sporadic convulsions as pearlescent ripples envelop her body.
The Ithzir seer is smashed for 48 points of damage!
... 30 points of damage!
Hard blow to left hand breaking bones!
... 35 points of damage!
Massive blow to right hand crushing it to pulp!
The seer's crystal-tipped staff falls to the ground.
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.
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As an Ithzir seer glances at an Ithzir seer, you hear an oddly metallic voice that seems to come from within your own head! "Gremou bunorak patan ik maktali ra Te pila leppath!"
The Ithzir seer nods and laughs.
An Ithzir seer closes her eyes and bows her head slightly.
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Grunting from the exertion, an Ithzir herald arrives dragging a stunned Ithzir adept behind him!
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An Ithzir herald swings a gleaming steel broadsword at you!
You barely dodge the attack!
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An Ithzir seer closes his eyes and bows his head slightly.
>bone seer
*** TypoHelp: Converted "1106 seer" to PREP 1106 and CAST AT seer
You focus your thoughts while chanting the mystical phrase for Bone Shatter...
Your spell is ready.
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You gesture at an Ithzir seer.
You concentrate intently on an Ithzir seer, and a pulse of pearlescent energy ripples toward her!
CS: +486 - TD: +369 + CvA: +19 + d100: +16 == +152
Warding failed!
The Ithzir seer shudders with sporadic convulsions as pearlescent ripples envelop her body.
The Ithzir seer is smashed for 53 points of damage!
... 25 points of damage!
Strong blow to back!
... 50 points of damage!
Massive blow to abdomen!
The Ithzir seer falls to the ground in a crumpled heap.
The opalescent aura fades from around an Ithzir seer.
The deep blue glow leaves an Ithzir seer.
The Ithzir seer no longer bristles with energy.
The dim aura fades from around an Ithzir seer.
The powerful look leaves an Ithzir seer.
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.
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An Ithzir adept thrusts both palms toward you!
An Ithzir adept hurls a hissing stream of acid at you!
AS: +379 vs DS: +539 with AvD: +29 + d100 roll: +22 = -109
A clean miss.
>loot
You search the Ithzir seer.
You discard the seer's useless equipment.
It had 391 silvers on it.
You gather the remaining 391 coins.
It had a yellow sapphire on it!
It had nothing else of value.
An Ithzir seer's body shimmers slightly, then fades from view like a dissipating phantom.
>bone seer
*** TypoHelp: Converted "1106 seer" to PREP 1106 and CAST AT seer
You focus your thoughts while chanting the mystical phrase for Bone Shatter...
Your spell is ready.
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You gesture at an Ithzir seer.
You concentrate intently on an Ithzir seer, and a pulse of pearlescent energy ripples toward him!
CS: +486 - TD: +396 + CvA: +19 + d100: +11 == +120
Warding failed!
The Ithzir seer shudders with moderate convulsions as pearlescent ripples envelop his body.
The Ithzir seer is smashed for 33 points of damage!
... 25 points of damage!
Strong blow to back!
... 35 points of damage!
Hard blow to the Ithzir seer's back causes it to cry out in pain!
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.
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An Ithzir herald slings a shield off of his shoulder.
An Ithzir herald sings a soft, alien melody, a sense of tranquility carrying on the entrancing notes.
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An Ithzir seer suddenly opens his eyes and stares directly at you!
CS: +393 - TD: +434 + CvA: +2 + d100: +41 - -5 == +7
Warded off!
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An Ithzir adept closes his eyes while incanting an alien phrase.
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An Ithzir herald starts singing an alien song in a reverberating, sonorous voice.
>bone seer
*** TypoHelp: Converted "1106 seer" to PREP 1106 and CAST AT seer
You focus your thoughts while chanting the mystical phrase for Bone Shatter...
Your spell is ready.
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You gesture at an Ithzir seer.
You concentrate intently on an Ithzir seer, and a pulse of pearlescent energy ripples toward him!
CS: +486 - TD: +396 + CvA: +19 + d100: +5 == +114
Warding failed!
The Ithzir seer shudders with moderate convulsions as pearlescent ripples envelop his body.
The Ithzir seer is smashed for 24 points of damage!
... 20 points of damage!
Good blow to chest!
... 25 points of damage!
Strong blow to chest!
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.
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An Ithzir seer closes his eyes and bows his head slightly.
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An Ithzir herald directs her alien song at you!
Your eyesight becomes blurred slightly.
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The translucent sphere fades from around an Ithzir adept.
>bone ad
*** TypoHelp: Converted "1106 ad" to PREP 1106 and CAST AT ad
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An Ithzir adept thrusts both palms toward you!
A gust of wind tugs at your sleeves. Suddenly, a fierce wind rips through the area, scattering everything in its path and making it difficult to remain standing.
The wind knocks you off your balance and you fall over.
Your arms are forced down to your sides!
Roundtime: 3 sec.
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...wait 3 seconds.
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...wait 3 seconds.
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You suddenly find yourself right in the path of a windy vortex! Your arms are forced down to your sides!
Roundtime: 8 sec.
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An Ithzir herald starts singing an alien song in a reverberating, sonorous voice.
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An Ithzir herald starts singing an alien song in a reverberating, sonorous voice.
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An Ithzir seer suddenly opens his eyes and stares directly at you!
CS: +399 - TD: +457 + CvA: +2 + d100: +35 - -5 == -16
Warded off!
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An Ithzir adept closes his eyes while incanting an alien phrase.
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An Ithzir herald directs his alien song at you!
CS: +375 - TD: +410 + CvA: +2 + d100: +42 - -5 == +14
Warded off!
You are unaffected.
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A loud whistling can be heard from a windy vortex, as it stops moving for a moment.
You accidently wander right into the path of a windy vortex! Your arms are forced down to your sides!
Roundtime: 3 sec.
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An Ithzir seer swings a twisted crystal-tipped staff at you!
AS: +339 vs DS: +401 with AvD: +19 + d100 roll: +75 = +32
A clean miss.
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An Ithzir herald directs her alien song at you!
Nothing happens.
>growl
An Ithzir herald reaches into a pocket and produces a small silvery disc, which he tosses into the air. As the herald focuses his voice on the disc, it quickly expands to about three feet across and begins revolving rapidly around the herald!
Your arms are forced down to your sides!
The wind then subsides.
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An Ithzir adept thrusts both palms toward you!
An Ithzir adept hurls a freezing ball of pure cold at you!
AS: +379 vs DS: +423 with AvD: +39 + d100 roll: +60 = +55
A clean miss.
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You growl ferociously!
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The tingling sensation and sense of security leaves an Ithzir herald.
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A hazy silhouette takes on the form of an Ithzir scout!
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An Ithzir herald starts singing an alien song in a reverberating, sonorous voice.
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An Ithzir adept closes his eyes while incanting an alien phrase.
>stance def
You are now in a defensive stance.
>1107
*** TypoHelp: Converted "1107" to INCANT 1107.
You suddenly find yourself right in the path of a windy vortex! Your arms are forced down to your sides!
Roundtime: 8 sec.
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An Ithzir seer closes his eyes and bows his head slightly.
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...wait 8 seconds.
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An Ithzir herald directs her alien song at you!
You are unaffected.
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An Ithzir scout swings a gleaming steel broadsword at you!
AS: +409 vs DS: +409 with AvD: +30 + d100 roll: +4 = +34
A clean miss.
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An Ithzir adept thrusts both palms toward you!
CS: +402 - TD: +410 + CvA: +2 + d100: +50 - -5 == +49
Warded off!
An Ithzir adept's cast misses you. Nothing more happens.
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A large revolving disc continues to gain momentum around an Ithzir herald, whipping up a violent wind!
Your arms are forced down to your sides!
The wind then subsides.
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Strong gusts of wind blow towards the windy vortex as it changes directions suddenly.
You suddenly find yourself right in the path of a windy vortex! Your arms are forced down to your sides!
Roundtime: 8 sec.
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An Ithzir seer raises his hand, then slowly lets it descend toward you!
CS: +416 - TD: +416 + CvA: +2 + d100: +19 - -5 == +26
Warded off!
A blood red haze eddies and swirls around you before it dissipates.
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An Ithzir herald swings a gleaming steel broadsword at you!
AS: +427 vs DS: +398 with AvD: +30 + d100 roll: +63 = +122
... and hits for 6 points of damage!
Glancing blow to your back.
That could have been worse.
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An Ithzir adept swings a twisted crystal-tipped staff at you!
AS: +408 vs DS: +391 with AvD: +19 + d100 roll: +15 = +51
A clean miss.
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An Ithzir herald starts singing an alien song in a reverberating, sonorous voice.
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An Ithzir seer closes his eyes and bows his head slightly.
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An Ithzir scout swings a gleaming steel broadsword at you!
AS: +409 vs DS: +391 with AvD: +30 + d100 roll: +66 = +114
... and hits for 4 points of damage!
Thumped your chest.
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You suddenly find yourself right in the path of a windy vortex! Your arms are forced down to your sides!
Roundtime: 8 sec.
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An Ithzir herald directs his alien song at you!
A wave of dark ethereal ripples moves outward from an Ithzir herald.
You are buffeted by the dark ethereal waves and are pinned in place, unable to move.
Roundtime: 2 sec.
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An Ithzir herald starts singing an alien song in a reverberating, sonorous voice.
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Your SIGN OF WARDING is no longer effective.
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An Ithzir seer suddenly opens his eyes and stares directly at you!
CS: +399 - TD: +427 + CvA: +2 + d100: +11 - -5 == -10
Warded off!
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An Ithzir adept closes his eyes while incanting an alien phrase.
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The revolving disc around an Ithzir herald is moving so fast that it is only a blur now. It is almost imperceptible as it streaks away from the herald, high overhead, and the area is rocked by a thunderous sonic blast!
You are dazed by the blast!
... 15 points of damage!
Veins in hand burst!
You are stunned for 1 round!
Roundtime: 11 sec.
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An Ithzir herald starts singing an alien song in a reverberating, sonorous voice.
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A greater construct stomps in.
>loo
[Old Ta'Faendryl, East Market]
A huge oak tree rises from the cracked pavement of the plaza. The gnarled, massive roots of the tree churn up the ground around it, adding a finishing touch to the destruction that time has wrought on the ancient market square. You also see a greater construct, an Ithzir scout, a windy vortex, a yellow sapphire, an Ithzir adept, an Ithzir herald, a twisted crystal-tipped staff, the Jaken disk, an Ithzir seer and an Ithzir herald.
Obvious paths: northeast, south, northwest
>'baloney
An Ithzir scout swings a gleaming steel broadsword at you!
AS: +409 vs DS: +390 with AvD: +30 + d100 roll: +93 = +142
... and hits for 13 points of damage!
Whiplash!
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An Ithzir seer closes his eyes and bows his head slightly.
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A war griffin swoops slowly in!
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An Ithzir herald directs her alien song at you!
CS: +387 - TD: +410 + CvA: +2 + d100: +38 - -5 == +22
Warded off!
You are unaffected.
CS: +387 - TD: +393 + CvA: +25 + d100: +37 == +56
Warded off!
A war griffin is unaffected.
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You are still stunned.
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Your SIGN OF SHIELDS is no longer effective.
You feel drained!
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An Ithzir herald directs his alien song at you!
The Ithzir herald's armor prevents the spell from working.
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An Ithzir adept thrusts both palms toward you!
CS: +402 - TD: +410 + CvA: +2 + d100: +12 - -5 == +11
Warded off!
An Ithzir adept's cast misses you. Nothing more happens.
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A windy vortex dances across the ground, raising dirt and debris as it moves.
You suddenly find yourself right in the path of a windy vortex! Your arms are forced down to your sides!
Roundtime: 8 sec.
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An Ithzir seer suddenly opens his eyes and stares directly at you!
CS: +399 - TD: +457 + CvA: +2 + d100: +13 - -5 == -38
Warded off!
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An Ithzir herald starts singing an alien song in a reverberating, sonorous voice.
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You feel more refreshed.
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An Ithzir herald starts singing an alien song in a reverberating, sonorous voice.
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A war griffin swoops down from high overhead!
A war griffin tries to bite you!
AS: +430 vs DS: +364 with AvD: +24 + d100 roll: +38 = +128
... and hits for 16 points of damage!
Blow leaves an imprint on your chest!
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An Ithzir adept spreads his arms wide, then claps his hands together sharply, releasing a wave of crackling motes into the air!
You roll to the side as you try to avoid the effulgent volley!
The electrical charge is drawn to your black metal scalemail!
You roll to try to avoid a sparkling mote, but to no avail. The flickering ball strikes with a sharp snapping sound!
... 40 points of damage!
Arcing bolt of electricity snaps through neck as if it wasn't there and now it really isn't. Instant Death.
The powerful look leaves you.
The deep blue glow leaves you.
The dim aura fades from around you.
The light blue glow leaves you.
The glowing specks of energy surrounding you suddenly shoot off in all directions, then quickly fade away.
The bright luminescence fades from around you.
Your SIGN OF DEFLECTION is no longer effective.
The silvery luminescence fades from around you.
The white light leaves you.
The very powerful look leaves you.
The air calms down around you.
Your eyesight clears.
Your SIGN OF DEFENDING is no longer effective.
You feel less confident.
The brilliant aura fades away from you.
Your SIGN OF STAUNCHING is no longer effective.
A faint silvery glow fades from around you.
The opalescent aura fades from around you.
You feel your extra strength departing.
It seems you have died, my friend. Although you cannot do anything, you are keenly aware of what is going on around you...
You mentally give a sigh of relief as you remember that the Goddess Lorminstra owes you a favor.
...departing in 10 mins...
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Edited to add:
Whats amusing about this death is that my threat assessment might need some revising. Perhaps I should have used my ewave pin and neutralized the ground forces prior to wading in... hindsight is always clearer upon reflection. :lol:
Threat assessment order:
Seer (because of empathic dispel)
Adept (because of weapon fire and now call wind/vortex)
Griffin (manuevers, fear/shreak/cry which induces heavy rt, and flying off with you)
Herald (elemental dispel, ewave, flying disks)
Scout (sweep, cheapshot, ambush)
Initiate (not engaged in this incident but included to complete order)
Constructs (not engaged in this incident but included to show order - not hunted due to magical resistance level)
Order of trauma inducing attacks:
1. call wind/vortecies initiates offensive stance, knocked down, and hard rt.
2. flying disk initiates stun.
3. weapon fire on armor completes attack resulting in death
Death ocurred while still in rt, so depart confirm was delayed thus exposing me to increased opportunity to have gear/magical items/treasure stripped.
OTF Definately keeps you on your toes, but is worth the challenge and treasure.
[Edited on 6-7-2005 by Ganalon]
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[Old Ta'Faendryl, East Market]
A huge oak tree rises from the cracked pavement of the plaza. The gnarled, massive roots of the tree churn up the ground around it, adding a finishing touch to the destruction that time has wrought on the ancient market square. You also see an Ithzir seer, an Ithzir seer and an Ithzir herald.
Obvious paths: northeast, south, northwest
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Your disk arrives, following you dutifully.
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You feel more refreshed.
>bone seer
*** TypoHelp: Converted "1106 seer" to PREP 1106 and CAST AT seer
You focus your thoughts while chanting the mystical phrase for Bone Shatter...
Your spell is ready.
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You gesture at an Ithzir seer.
You concentrate intently on an Ithzir seer, and a pulse of pearlescent energy ripples toward her!
CS: +486 - TD: +369 + CvA: +19 + d100: +9 == +145
Warding failed!
The Ithzir seer shudders with sporadic convulsions as pearlescent ripples envelop her body.
The Ithzir seer is smashed for 48 points of damage!
... 30 points of damage!
Hard blow to left hand breaking bones!
... 35 points of damage!
Massive blow to right hand crushing it to pulp!
The seer's crystal-tipped staff falls to the ground.
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.
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As an Ithzir seer glances at an Ithzir seer, you hear an oddly metallic voice that seems to come from within your own head! "Gremou bunorak patan ik maktali ra Te pila leppath!"
The Ithzir seer nods and laughs.
An Ithzir seer closes her eyes and bows her head slightly.
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Grunting from the exertion, an Ithzir herald arrives dragging a stunned Ithzir adept behind him!
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An Ithzir herald swings a gleaming steel broadsword at you!
You barely dodge the attack!
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An Ithzir seer closes his eyes and bows his head slightly.
>bone seer
*** TypoHelp: Converted "1106 seer" to PREP 1106 and CAST AT seer
You focus your thoughts while chanting the mystical phrase for Bone Shatter...
Your spell is ready.
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You gesture at an Ithzir seer.
You concentrate intently on an Ithzir seer, and a pulse of pearlescent energy ripples toward her!
CS: +486 - TD: +369 + CvA: +19 + d100: +16 == +152
Warding failed!
The Ithzir seer shudders with sporadic convulsions as pearlescent ripples envelop her body.
The Ithzir seer is smashed for 53 points of damage!
... 25 points of damage!
Strong blow to back!
... 50 points of damage!
Massive blow to abdomen!
The Ithzir seer falls to the ground in a crumpled heap.
The opalescent aura fades from around an Ithzir seer.
The deep blue glow leaves an Ithzir seer.
The Ithzir seer no longer bristles with energy.
The dim aura fades from around an Ithzir seer.
The powerful look leaves an Ithzir seer.
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.
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An Ithzir adept thrusts both palms toward you!
An Ithzir adept hurls a hissing stream of acid at you!
AS: +379 vs DS: +539 with AvD: +29 + d100 roll: +22 = -109
A clean miss.
>loot
You search the Ithzir seer.
You discard the seer's useless equipment.
It had 391 silvers on it.
You gather the remaining 391 coins.
It had a yellow sapphire on it!
It had nothing else of value.
An Ithzir seer's body shimmers slightly, then fades from view like a dissipating phantom.
>bone seer
*** TypoHelp: Converted "1106 seer" to PREP 1106 and CAST AT seer
You focus your thoughts while chanting the mystical phrase for Bone Shatter...
Your spell is ready.
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You gesture at an Ithzir seer.
You concentrate intently on an Ithzir seer, and a pulse of pearlescent energy ripples toward him!
CS: +486 - TD: +396 + CvA: +19 + d100: +11 == +120
Warding failed!
The Ithzir seer shudders with moderate convulsions as pearlescent ripples envelop his body.
The Ithzir seer is smashed for 33 points of damage!
... 25 points of damage!
Strong blow to back!
... 35 points of damage!
Hard blow to the Ithzir seer's back causes it to cry out in pain!
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.
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An Ithzir herald slings a shield off of his shoulder.
An Ithzir herald sings a soft, alien melody, a sense of tranquility carrying on the entrancing notes.
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An Ithzir seer suddenly opens his eyes and stares directly at you!
CS: +393 - TD: +434 + CvA: +2 + d100: +41 - -5 == +7
Warded off!
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An Ithzir adept closes his eyes while incanting an alien phrase.
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An Ithzir herald starts singing an alien song in a reverberating, sonorous voice.
>bone seer
*** TypoHelp: Converted "1106 seer" to PREP 1106 and CAST AT seer
You focus your thoughts while chanting the mystical phrase for Bone Shatter...
Your spell is ready.
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You gesture at an Ithzir seer.
You concentrate intently on an Ithzir seer, and a pulse of pearlescent energy ripples toward him!
CS: +486 - TD: +396 + CvA: +19 + d100: +5 == +114
Warding failed!
The Ithzir seer shudders with moderate convulsions as pearlescent ripples envelop his body.
The Ithzir seer is smashed for 24 points of damage!
... 20 points of damage!
Good blow to chest!
... 25 points of damage!
Strong blow to chest!
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.
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An Ithzir seer closes his eyes and bows his head slightly.
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An Ithzir herald directs her alien song at you!
Your eyesight becomes blurred slightly.
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The translucent sphere fades from around an Ithzir adept.
>bone ad
*** TypoHelp: Converted "1106 ad" to PREP 1106 and CAST AT ad
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An Ithzir adept thrusts both palms toward you!
A gust of wind tugs at your sleeves. Suddenly, a fierce wind rips through the area, scattering everything in its path and making it difficult to remain standing.
The wind knocks you off your balance and you fall over.
Your arms are forced down to your sides!
Roundtime: 3 sec.
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...wait 3 seconds.
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...wait 3 seconds.
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You suddenly find yourself right in the path of a windy vortex! Your arms are forced down to your sides!
Roundtime: 8 sec.
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An Ithzir herald starts singing an alien song in a reverberating, sonorous voice.
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An Ithzir herald starts singing an alien song in a reverberating, sonorous voice.
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An Ithzir seer suddenly opens his eyes and stares directly at you!
CS: +399 - TD: +457 + CvA: +2 + d100: +35 - -5 == -16
Warded off!
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An Ithzir adept closes his eyes while incanting an alien phrase.
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An Ithzir herald directs his alien song at you!
CS: +375 - TD: +410 + CvA: +2 + d100: +42 - -5 == +14
Warded off!
You are unaffected.
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A loud whistling can be heard from a windy vortex, as it stops moving for a moment.
You accidently wander right into the path of a windy vortex! Your arms are forced down to your sides!
Roundtime: 3 sec.
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An Ithzir seer swings a twisted crystal-tipped staff at you!
AS: +339 vs DS: +401 with AvD: +19 + d100 roll: +75 = +32
A clean miss.
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An Ithzir herald directs her alien song at you!
Nothing happens.
>growl
An Ithzir herald reaches into a pocket and produces a small silvery disc, which he tosses into the air. As the herald focuses his voice on the disc, it quickly expands to about three feet across and begins revolving rapidly around the herald!
Your arms are forced down to your sides!
The wind then subsides.
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An Ithzir adept thrusts both palms toward you!
An Ithzir adept hurls a freezing ball of pure cold at you!
AS: +379 vs DS: +423 with AvD: +39 + d100 roll: +60 = +55
A clean miss.
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You growl ferociously!
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The tingling sensation and sense of security leaves an Ithzir herald.
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A hazy silhouette takes on the form of an Ithzir scout!
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An Ithzir herald starts singing an alien song in a reverberating, sonorous voice.
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An Ithzir adept closes his eyes while incanting an alien phrase.
>stance def
You are now in a defensive stance.
>1107
*** TypoHelp: Converted "1107" to INCANT 1107.
You suddenly find yourself right in the path of a windy vortex! Your arms are forced down to your sides!
Roundtime: 8 sec.
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An Ithzir seer closes his eyes and bows his head slightly.
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...wait 8 seconds.
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An Ithzir herald directs her alien song at you!
You are unaffected.
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An Ithzir scout swings a gleaming steel broadsword at you!
AS: +409 vs DS: +409 with AvD: +30 + d100 roll: +4 = +34
A clean miss.
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An Ithzir adept thrusts both palms toward you!
CS: +402 - TD: +410 + CvA: +2 + d100: +50 - -5 == +49
Warded off!
An Ithzir adept's cast misses you. Nothing more happens.
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A large revolving disc continues to gain momentum around an Ithzir herald, whipping up a violent wind!
Your arms are forced down to your sides!
The wind then subsides.
>
Strong gusts of wind blow towards the windy vortex as it changes directions suddenly.
You suddenly find yourself right in the path of a windy vortex! Your arms are forced down to your sides!
Roundtime: 8 sec.
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An Ithzir seer raises his hand, then slowly lets it descend toward you!
CS: +416 - TD: +416 + CvA: +2 + d100: +19 - -5 == +26
Warded off!
A blood red haze eddies and swirls around you before it dissipates.
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An Ithzir herald swings a gleaming steel broadsword at you!
AS: +427 vs DS: +398 with AvD: +30 + d100 roll: +63 = +122
... and hits for 6 points of damage!
Glancing blow to your back.
That could have been worse.
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An Ithzir adept swings a twisted crystal-tipped staff at you!
AS: +408 vs DS: +391 with AvD: +19 + d100 roll: +15 = +51
A clean miss.
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An Ithzir herald starts singing an alien song in a reverberating, sonorous voice.
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An Ithzir seer closes his eyes and bows his head slightly.
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An Ithzir scout swings a gleaming steel broadsword at you!
AS: +409 vs DS: +391 with AvD: +30 + d100 roll: +66 = +114
... and hits for 4 points of damage!
Thumped your chest.
>
You suddenly find yourself right in the path of a windy vortex! Your arms are forced down to your sides!
Roundtime: 8 sec.
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An Ithzir herald directs his alien song at you!
A wave of dark ethereal ripples moves outward from an Ithzir herald.
You are buffeted by the dark ethereal waves and are pinned in place, unable to move.
Roundtime: 2 sec.
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An Ithzir herald starts singing an alien song in a reverberating, sonorous voice.
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Your SIGN OF WARDING is no longer effective.
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An Ithzir seer suddenly opens his eyes and stares directly at you!
CS: +399 - TD: +427 + CvA: +2 + d100: +11 - -5 == -10
Warded off!
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An Ithzir adept closes his eyes while incanting an alien phrase.
>
The revolving disc around an Ithzir herald is moving so fast that it is only a blur now. It is almost imperceptible as it streaks away from the herald, high overhead, and the area is rocked by a thunderous sonic blast!
You are dazed by the blast!
... 15 points of damage!
Veins in hand burst!
You are stunned for 1 round!
Roundtime: 11 sec.
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An Ithzir herald starts singing an alien song in a reverberating, sonorous voice.
>
A greater construct stomps in.
>loo
[Old Ta'Faendryl, East Market]
A huge oak tree rises from the cracked pavement of the plaza. The gnarled, massive roots of the tree churn up the ground around it, adding a finishing touch to the destruction that time has wrought on the ancient market square. You also see a greater construct, an Ithzir scout, a windy vortex, a yellow sapphire, an Ithzir adept, an Ithzir herald, a twisted crystal-tipped staff, the Jaken disk, an Ithzir seer and an Ithzir herald.
Obvious paths: northeast, south, northwest
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An Ithzir scout swings a gleaming steel broadsword at you!
AS: +409 vs DS: +390 with AvD: +30 + d100 roll: +93 = +142
... and hits for 13 points of damage!
Whiplash!
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An Ithzir seer closes his eyes and bows his head slightly.
>
A war griffin swoops slowly in!
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An Ithzir herald directs her alien song at you!
CS: +387 - TD: +410 + CvA: +2 + d100: +38 - -5 == +22
Warded off!
You are unaffected.
CS: +387 - TD: +393 + CvA: +25 + d100: +37 == +56
Warded off!
A war griffin is unaffected.
>
You are still stunned.
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Your SIGN OF SHIELDS is no longer effective.
You feel drained!
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An Ithzir herald directs his alien song at you!
The Ithzir herald's armor prevents the spell from working.
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An Ithzir adept thrusts both palms toward you!
CS: +402 - TD: +410 + CvA: +2 + d100: +12 - -5 == +11
Warded off!
An Ithzir adept's cast misses you. Nothing more happens.
>
A windy vortex dances across the ground, raising dirt and debris as it moves.
You suddenly find yourself right in the path of a windy vortex! Your arms are forced down to your sides!
Roundtime: 8 sec.
>
An Ithzir seer suddenly opens his eyes and stares directly at you!
CS: +399 - TD: +457 + CvA: +2 + d100: +13 - -5 == -38
Warded off!
>
An Ithzir herald starts singing an alien song in a reverberating, sonorous voice.
>
You feel more refreshed.
>
An Ithzir herald starts singing an alien song in a reverberating, sonorous voice.
>
A war griffin swoops down from high overhead!
A war griffin tries to bite you!
AS: +430 vs DS: +364 with AvD: +24 + d100 roll: +38 = +128
... and hits for 16 points of damage!
Blow leaves an imprint on your chest!
>
An Ithzir adept spreads his arms wide, then claps his hands together sharply, releasing a wave of crackling motes into the air!
You roll to the side as you try to avoid the effulgent volley!
The electrical charge is drawn to your black metal scalemail!
You roll to try to avoid a sparkling mote, but to no avail. The flickering ball strikes with a sharp snapping sound!
... 40 points of damage!
Arcing bolt of electricity snaps through neck as if it wasn't there and now it really isn't. Instant Death.
The powerful look leaves you.
The deep blue glow leaves you.
The dim aura fades from around you.
The light blue glow leaves you.
The glowing specks of energy surrounding you suddenly shoot off in all directions, then quickly fade away.
The bright luminescence fades from around you.
Your SIGN OF DEFLECTION is no longer effective.
The silvery luminescence fades from around you.
The white light leaves you.
The very powerful look leaves you.
The air calms down around you.
Your eyesight clears.
Your SIGN OF DEFENDING is no longer effective.
You feel less confident.
The brilliant aura fades away from you.
Your SIGN OF STAUNCHING is no longer effective.
A faint silvery glow fades from around you.
The opalescent aura fades from around you.
You feel your extra strength departing.
It seems you have died, my friend. Although you cannot do anything, you are keenly aware of what is going on around you...
You mentally give a sigh of relief as you remember that the Goddess Lorminstra owes you a favor.
...departing in 10 mins...
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Edited to add:
Whats amusing about this death is that my threat assessment might need some revising. Perhaps I should have used my ewave pin and neutralized the ground forces prior to wading in... hindsight is always clearer upon reflection. :lol:
Threat assessment order:
Seer (because of empathic dispel)
Adept (because of weapon fire and now call wind/vortex)
Griffin (manuevers, fear/shreak/cry which induces heavy rt, and flying off with you)
Herald (elemental dispel, ewave, flying disks)
Scout (sweep, cheapshot, ambush)
Initiate (not engaged in this incident but included to complete order)
Constructs (not engaged in this incident but included to show order - not hunted due to magical resistance level)
Order of trauma inducing attacks:
1. call wind/vortecies initiates offensive stance, knocked down, and hard rt.
2. flying disk initiates stun.
3. weapon fire on armor completes attack resulting in death
Death ocurred while still in rt, so depart confirm was delayed thus exposing me to increased opportunity to have gear/magical items/treasure stripped.
OTF Definately keeps you on your toes, but is worth the challenge and treasure.
[Edited on 6-7-2005 by Ganalon]