OOC II

[OGRE MAGE]

I thought a list of speeds and maneuverability classes might be helpful as well.

Skyfish 15" (D) 16 hull points
Ebony Fly 36" (C) AC4 4+4 (30hp)
Glass Griffon 30" (C) AC3 7 (45hp)
Flying Stick 30" (C)

P-Flying/Fly Spell/Ring 12" (B)


Aarakocra 36" (C)
Giant Eagle 48" (D)
Air Elemental 36" (A)

[Dram]

Xano will be on the skyfish firing her bow.

[tkrexx]

Mira on the Skyfish.

[Storm11]

I think we almost have it now. With invisibility cloaking the skyfish too it makes it much easier.

How far above the mountain peak is the cloud castle approximately? And how big is it do we judge?

[OGRE MAGE]

Death From the Sky
Round 1

After several more hours of group preparation, healing, and rest, the two aarakocra scouts swoop back in to address the war party. They tell you that they found the giants castle and it is heading in this direction. It will arrive in less than an hour. Final preparations are made.



At about a mile away, you begin to see the dark grey cloud castle floating directly towards Tchitchi-Kwaaka. It looks very ominous and appears bent on the final destruction of the Aarakocra race. It's elevation is about 200 yards above the mountain tops and it looks to be descending. You then see the first wave of snow demons exit the castle. They immediately spread out into attack formation while diving in to begin the onslaught.

You see a total of 10 white snow demons in this first squad. (still a few rounds away) Two leader types that are out in front and 8 more soldiers following behind, all of them are spread out and at different elevations.

The castle is huge! Think about how big a normal castle would look and then think of how big it would have to be if the king that lived in it were 25 feet tall.

The cloud is about 3 times larger than the castle so, it is pretty big as well.

[OGRE MAGE]

So......

I have Wyntar driving the Skyfish, yes?

Those riding inside will be Mira, Xano, and Blodget?

Leaving Morgi on the broom, Trotter on his griffon, and Halo on the fly?

Is that correct?

[Storm11]

Possibly if Morgi can cast upon the broom.

[OGRE MAGE]

After a little time at the "stick" he would certainly be able to cast from it. (I can assume that happened already)

[tkrexx]

Mira's updated spell list open to critique.

[Hotgoblin]

Yes, Wyntar's driving the gang.

[OGRE MAGE]

Just so I have this straight.......

You will need to cast a total of 4 invisibility spells to cover Trotter, Halo, and both their mounts. I don't care who casts them but, I would like you to cross them off your lists.

Morgi is casting his Protection form Fire and Lightning spells on himself. He then stuffs his ears with wax.

Then he consecutively casts his Call Lightning and Insect Plague? (you mentioned Summon Insects but I will assume the IP is what you meant)

You also mentioned Control Winds but I don't see the spell on your list.

[Storm11]

How come invisibility 10' radius on the mounts won't cover both mount and rider? Are the fly and griffon both bigger than 20 feet?

[OGRE MAGE]

Invis 10' r would work on both rider and mount but I only saw 1 of those spells on the lists so I assumed it was cast on the group of four in the skyfish.

If that isn't the case, someone please correct me.

If you haven't already done so.....PLEASE UPDATE YOUR SPELL LISTS!

[Dram]

Xano will put wax in her ears also.

[greyarea]

Trotter already has wax in his ears but will supplement it with more wax.

[tkrexx]

Mira cast 1 Invis 10' rad the before rest, then one after rest. That was the plan, to make as many invisibles we could before regaining spells.

[OGRE MAGE]

In that case, you will only need to burn 2 slots for the Invisibility spells.

I am working on a map that should do nicely for this aerial battle. It will still be 2 dimensional but I will add each combatants elevation to try to keep things straight as you make your approach to the castle.

I am thinking about how long it will take for the Skyfish to reach the cloud castle and will most likely use that as our base movement rate. You estimate that, at the castles current elevation and speed, it will take approximately 10 full rounds to reach the castle from your present location.

[tkrexx]

In that case, you will only need to burn 2 slots for the Invisibility spells.

"Burn," as in already cast?

[OGRE MAGE]

Sorry.

You will need to cast the last two necessary invisible spells from your current spell list (todays) to make everyone that you want unseen before heading out to battle.

[Nuke66]

ok, sorry, dropped wall of fire. added the control winds. struck the ones I used...but decided to add Barkskin for the save bonus