"The white one is calling for the Chillreaver!" Hedoni weighs his options, then disappears from the room, appearing far up the staircase, hoping his plan works.

Move Action: Use Dimensional Journey to teleport close to the White Ice Spirit.
Standard Action: Otiluke's Resilient Sphere, trapping White Ice Spirit.


OOC: Here's my plan - use Dimensional Journey to get as close as I can (teleporting up to 23 spaces, no line of sight needed for teleporting using that spell). If I can see White after that, I'll trap him in Otiluke's Resilient Sphere.

Otilukes Resilient Sphere: 1D20+26+1 = [16]+26+1 = 43

Otilukes Resilient Sphere hits Reflex 43 against White Ice Spirit. On a hit, the creature is trapped in a sphere with 100 hit points. On a miss, target is immobilized.

OOC: Hedoni gains +2 to AC and Reflex UENT for using a teleportation power.

•  Hedoni Mindartis
  • Male Eladrin Wizard 23 | Character PDF
  • Paragon Path: Arcane Wayferer | Epic Destiny: Keybearer
  • AC:33, Fort:32, Reflex:35, Will:37 - Speed:6
  • (+1 to defenses against ranged, area, close attacks; +2 to AC and Reflex UENT when I use a teleportation power)
  • HP:116, Bloodied:58, Surge Value:29, Surges left:10/10, Action Points: 1
  • Resistance: 15 Necrotic (Bone Ring of Preservation), 5+1/2 level (15) Cold (Winterkin Heritage), 10 Acid, 10 Cold, 10 Fire, 10 Lightning (Dawn Warrior Armor)
  • Passive Perception: 26, Passive Insight: 26
   
  • Powers
    • Beguiling Strands
    • Winged Horde
    • Cantrips (Ghost Sound, Light (Minor), Mage Hand (Minor), Prestidigitation)
    • Staff of Defense (Immediate Interrupt)
    • Second Wind
    • Fey Step (Twist the Arcane Fabric) (Move)
    • Twist of Space
    • Shield (Immediate Interrupt)/Jump (Move)
    • Hammerfall Step
    • Prismatic Burst
    • Winter's Shroud (Immediate Reaction)
    • Chain Lightning
    • Wizard's Escape (Immediate Interrupt)/Dimension Door (Move)
    • Illusory Wall/Arcane Gate (Minor)
    • Wall of Fire/Taunting Phantoms
    • Otiluke's Resilient Sphere/Prismatic Beams
    • Disintegrate/Cloudkill
    • Terrifying Journey
    • Wayfarer's Evasion
    • Clever Escape (Minor)/Fly (Standard)
    • Healing Word (Minor)
    • Eladrin Boots (Move)
    • Bracers of Mental Might
    • Helm of Teleportation
    • Cloak of Translocation
    • Dawn Warrior Armor (Minor)
    • Tenebrous Shroud (Immediate Interrupt)
    • Resplendent Gloves
    • Elderwood Falcon
    • (Key: At-Will, Encounter, Daily, Item Power, Utility, Used/Not Available)
  
  
  • Magic Items
    • Bag of Holding
    • Amulet of Protection +2
    • Dawn Warrior Armor +4 (Resist 10 Acid, Cold, Fire, Lightning; Radiant strikeback power)
    • Accurate Staff of Ruin +4 (4d10 extra damage on critical attack)
    • Cat Familiar (+2 Acrobatics, no range limit, +5 to cat's Stealth)
    • Resplendent Gloves (+3 damage to Will attacks, CA against target hit by illusion attack - Info)
    • Bracers of Mental Might (Use INT instead of STR, Encounter Power)
    • Planestrider Boots (Teleport 10, Encounter Power)
    • Elderwood Falcon (Conjuration, Daily Power, info)
    • Hat of Disguise (Illusion, At-Will Power, info)
    • Tenebrous Shroud (Resist 15 Necrotic, Invisible UENT when hit by melee - Daily Power, info)
    • Escape Tattoo (Teleport 3 when hit by crit attack)
    • Stalwart Belt (Gain Con mod temp hit points after crit)
    • Siberys Shard of the Mage (+1 damage when using staff as implement)
    • Ring of Retreat (+1 to teleporting - info)
  
  
  • Teleportation Options
    • All values include +2 for Eladrin Boots and +1 for Ring of Retreat
    • Teleport 5 as a move action
    • Use Linked Portal or Planar Portal once a day with no cost
    • Teleport allies out of my areas of effect with Twist the Arcane Fabric
    • Teleport others as an attack with Twist of Space, Hammerfall Step, and Terrifying Journey
    • Teleport myself 8 with Fey Step
    • Teleport 6 as an Immediate Reaction with Winter's Shroud
    • Teleport 13 with Dimension Door
    • Teleport 8 as an Immediate Interrupt with Wizard's Escape
    • Open a sustainable teleportation rift for everyone with Arcane Gate
    • Teleport 13 as an Immediate Interrupt with Wayfarer's Evasion
    • Teleport 9 and turn invisible with Clever Escape
    • Teleport 23 with no line of sight needed with Dimensional Journey
    • Teleport 6 when hit by a critical attack with the Escape Tattoo
    • Teleport myself or an ally 9 with Helm of Teleportation
    • Teleport myself and the group to a preset location with Ring of Retreat
    • Teleport 8 when I reduce an enemy to 0 hit points with Belt of Breaching
    • Teleport 13 with Eladrin Boots
    • Regain a teleportation power with Cloak of Translocation
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    Hedoni Midartis - Eladrin Wizard, Scales of War

"Hmmmm.....I suppose if we hear loud crunching noises and an agonizing scream from Hedoni next, we know he found Chillreaver. Best get after him."

Move: to V12
Minor: HQ on green
Standard: Twin Strike thrown vs green ice spirit, AC, +1 24h, +4 damage bloodied: 1D20+24+1 = [7]+24+1 = 32 2D10.MIN(3)+8+4 = [6, 10]+8+4 = 28 1D20+24+1 = [15]+24+1 = 40 2D10.MIN(3)+8+4 = [10, 5]+8+4 = 27
HQ extra damage: _: 3D6 = [3, 2, 5] = 10

OOC: I love the move you're trying Mike. Otiluke's is really cool! Rav hits green 32 AC for 28 damage and 40 AC for 27 damage. If either of those hit, add an additional 10 damage from hunter's quarry.

You fight valiantly against Chillreaver's minions, but once the exarch of Tiamat appears in the flesh, you decide to pull back to a safer position. Chillreaver taunts, "You seek to stop me, but you are too late. The warning of your allies too fell on deaf ears in Celestia. You are all impotent fools, darting about from place to place in ignorance, while I serve Tiamat to bring her to full glory. Yes! I have already used the sacred ritual to summon Bahamut in his mortal form. He was all to easy to slay."

The mountain shakes violently and the walls and ceiling of cavern begin to crumble. From the other chamber you hear the dragon's parting words, "Stay if you like and buried under tons of ice and snow."


You use Hedoni's ring to safely teleport to his estate before the mountain buries you alive. Chillreaver also departs unscathed. In your haste, you fail to retrieve anything of value from the dragon's home.

Congratulations! The group has reach level 24.

The next day you reach Overlook and the mood is bleak. From time to time, mournful bells toll a dirge in the downcast city. The few citizens that are out and about are clearly nervous and afraid.

Following a night of rest in his usual room at the House of Sleep, Hedoni heads into the city center and finds at a seat at Michael's Blond for breakfast. Noticing the somber mood, he asks the barkeep what's happened since he was last in Overlook.

Hedoni learns that Michael's Blond doesn't serve breakfast after 10 of the clock, but they are offering this new meal called "brunch." Instead of questioning the staff about this curious hybrid food concept, the wizard asks if there is any new gossip in town.

The barkeep explains, her eyes brimming with tears. She tells of the terrible rumors that Bahamut is dead. Word of Tiamat’s stunning victory over her ancient rival has thrown the fledgling Elisir Vale coalition into disarray.

"People everywhere are worried. Will this be enough for Tiamat? Is something worse coming?" Then, the barkeep hands Hedoni a champagne glass with a thick orange liquid and charges him triple the usual amount.

"Steady your resolve, friend," says Hedoni, sipping his beverage, "I've heard the same rumor. But it's very difficult to kill a god - believe me."

Thinking further, Hedoni inquires, "How did everyone hear about Bahamut? Was the town visited by a messenger? Did Tiamat appear? It seems this news has spread quickly."

Mal walks to Belden's Rest, where they first met the Freeriders and asks the innkeeper, "Have you heard from or seen the Freeriders recently?"

Hedoni and Mal investigate.

•   For those at Micheal's Blond
  The barkeep answers affronted, "You do know that rumors are the specialty at this establishment? Right? We may not serve pigeon's crest soup or thrice malted whiskey like some other fancy joints in High Hall. No. What sets Michael's Blond apart is the top notch gossip. None of my customers has ever complained about the quality of the rumors here! Last month, did we go spreading that tale about the Nephelese rum embargo? NO. And it never did come true, did it?"
  
  Backing down from her tirade she adds "If you must know, I heard it from Polliver who heard it from a stable hand who works at the Ministry of War."

•   For those at Belden's Rest
  The innkeep shakes his head, "Sorry, I haven't seen the Freeriders for a couple weeks. When they were here last, Megan said they were heading to Sherrbyr."
  
  Seeing Mal's disappointed look he adds, "There are some rumors going around about them, but if you want to hear a rumor, you'll have to buy a drink. Policy of the Inn I'm afraid. But we have a special this week, buy a drink and a meal and get a second rumor absolutely free."

You may also roll some skill checks to verify the quality of the rumors information.

Hedoni nods and smiles at the barkeep. After a moment, he says, "The whole town's heard this one by now - your gossip has spread its wings and left the nest. I'm sure you weren't the first or only person Polliver told..."

Hedoni finishes his "brunch", pays the bill with a healthy tip, and returns to his room at the House of Sleep after some browsing at the local stores.

Salazar sidles up to the counter next to his cousin, asks the innkeeper for a drink and a meal, and smiles winningly, hoping for two great rumors.

Diplomacy (24H, level 24 bonus): 1D20+30+1 = [15]+30+1 = 46

Salazar joins his cousin at Belden's Rest.

•   For those at Belden's Rest
  
  A waiter brings over the lunch special and frothy beverages. He says in a hushed tone, "The rumor of the day is that the Freeriders went to Celestia to try and prevent Bahamut's death, but they failed.."
  
  Seeing Salazar's winning smile he winks, "They also say that Bahamut preferred the company of men."

"Why is that always one of the rumors?" Salazar muses. "In any case, we should probably head to Celestia to investigate."

You decide to see if the rumors are true and head to Celestia.

On the way to Celestia, you notice that Salazar isn't looking well. His usual golden tan has changed to an anemic palor. He also has trouble sleeping.

•   Salazar's disturbing dreams
  The night after he visit's Belden's Rest, Salazar dreams of standing on the sun-drenched Red Rock cliffs overlooking the heart of the Elsir Vale. A shadow moves across the sky and then Bahamut lands majestically by his side. The divine golden dragon beckons for Salazar to climb onto his broad neck for a ride. The two glide over green orchards and healthy fields. Then suddenly, the dragon's tough scales split and tear. Bahamut is ripped apart in midair. Salazar plummets straight down, but before the sorcerer is crashes to his death, he wakes with a start.
  
  In another dream, Salazar is caught in a fierce rainstorm in Brindol. He looks for shelter and is relieved to find a splendid temple of Bahamat (although there are no such temples in such a small town). Once he enters the temple, a feeling of cold and dread fill him. He tries to light some of the braziers, but his magic won't work. Inside the gloom, instead of the radiant golden statue of Bahamut he expected to find, Salazar finds Amyria. The paladin is slumped over in pain. When she sees Salazar she laments, "Bahamut is gone!"
  There were others dreams too. Salazar doesn't remember all of them, but they leave him feeling drained.

OOC: Salazar's dragon sorcerer and paragon path powers have a 10% chance for flub (on natural 1s and 2s).