Well, well, well. A deep subject. Monday February 13th, 2012 9:12:13 PM
Pen smiles at Rexxan, "Why thank you. Operation of the lift can be done by anyone. That is the beauty of the Terccuri orb. Providing a charge so that it functions? That is the stuff of mages. For the time I have been here, it has been charged 4 times. The last charge didn't last as long as it should have, I think our guild mage who came in the port trip before you skimped on us. I have a hot dandy letter of warning to the guild all set and ready. It not getting delivered anytime soon with the incident now, so i am stuck grumbling about it. As to the water source I know as much as any, All this was set up before any currentr residents signed on board. Gazzi's been here the longest and she..."
Pen is interupted by his son, running at you, waving his arms and shouting something about Patterson and Nudge being dead. The boy is excited beyond measure and other than shouting 'Hurry, Come on, You've got to hurry' There is little that can be gotten from him.
The boy grabs ahold of Pen and drags him for all he's worth towards Gazzy's place, a Herbalist and Alchemist that has set up shop in the Trading Post. An older woman, yet still remarkably stunning, you find Gazzy outside kneeling beside a very still Halfling, Patterson.
As you arrive you find Bast there as well, holding Toth his adopted son who is about 10 years old. The half-elf Anna is lying on a stretcher nearby, but away from the others. Polly is tending to Anna, applying a wet cloth to her forehead. Whilst Patterson and Nudge lie silent in what appears to be obvious discomfort, Anna is more vocal. "Where is that healer? Doesn't she know that I'm dying here! She probably did this to me, no doubt jealous"
Gazzy, the herbalist/alchemist is moving quite quickly between each of the sick. Checking temperatures, administering all kinds of concoctions. She is so busy, perhaps she hasn't noticed the party arrive? Bast is quick to point this out however. "What about them? Maybe they can do something?" He continues to hold Toth in his arms, keeping the boy close to him.
Gazzy looks up, wiping sweat from her brow. Though tired, the older elf woman still has startling beauty. "Oh? Sorry, things seem to be a bit out of control here today." "As you know the water has been an issue of late. I advised everyone to boil it before drinking. But it has now gotten worse, much worse. It will start as it has with the young and the elderly, but soon anyone who drinks the water will get ill, possibly worse. I have some things I can do, but not indefeinately and from what I am seeing continued exposure is simply going to compound it daily."
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 12 -- HP 15/16 Tuesday February 14th, 2012 12:02:52 PM
Yngvar looks down at the sick individuals, "this is a matter for healers. " Turning and heading for the well, Yngvar points to Pen "You. Pen is it? Get me some charcoal and sand, a half barrel of each, and a stout barrel and some planks."
As Yngvar continues towards teh well, he pulls out his journal and starts making notes in it. Idly chewing the end of his quill, he mumbles some figures and jots down some notes. "How many people rely on this well again? Better work a margin..."
Yngvar continues to jot down notes as he stops and stands by the well. Finally he looks up and about, "Where are the supplies I asked for?"
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 14/14 Tuesday February 14th, 2012 2:06:40 PM
Toregan mentally notes the conditions of the sick and walks up to Gazzy. "Do you have a list of common effect this illness has? If you do, I may be able to help identify it. Also, I was told you have been here the longest. Would you know of any way to get to the water source the well uses? Toregan speech remains clear while he talks to Gazzy, and his attitude shows that he is very concerned about the state of the water.
(Derek) Tel Longstride AC 19/14/14 -- CMD 17 -- HP 18/18 Tuesday February 14th, 2012 3:52:13 PM
"Good idea, Toregan." adds Tel, standing back out of the healer's way. " We need to backtrack to the water source. The sooner the better, too."
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 14/14 Tuesday February 14th, 2012 4:27:57 PM Forgot to mention this. Bruno, I was looking over Rexxan's sheet, and I saw that you forgot to add the +3 to your trained skills that you put ranks into, which you get for Diplomacy, Sense Motive and Heal. You also have 2 more skill points to distribute. Not sure If you're just not finished with your character sheet yet, or missed that.
(BrunoT) Rexxan Illiek AC 18/11/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 19/19 d20+9=17 ; Tuesday February 14th, 2012 9:36:21 PM OOC: Thanks, Sean! I didn't know about that +3. All fixed.
Rexxan quickly walks around checking the patients and trying to stablish a triage. And while doing this, he says, "Forgive me for meddling with your patients, but you seem to need help. Can you describe the simptoms?
[Heal +9]
Well, well, well. A deep subject. Wednesday February 15th, 2012 9:33:27 AM
Pen looks a bit quizzically at Yngvar as he rattles off a bunch of supplies before shrugging grabbing his son and heading towards the general store.
Bast still stands with his boy Toth close to his chest, kissing the sick lad on the forehead and whispering in his ear. The brewer doesn't seem to pay any attention to anything else going on around him. Gazzy coaxes the Toth from his arms and lays him down comfortably in the shade and applies a salve just under his nose and his neck. "There are about 18 of us in all plus yourselves full time here." she answers in a calm voice.
Toregan and Rexxan both move in to assist and get more information. Gazzy provides a weak smile of thanks, exhaustion has set in quite obviously, "The well is the only access I know of to the source. Someone has to go down there, that's all there is to it." She sits back and runs her fingers gently through Toth's wet hair, "Symptoms? Fever, cramps, muscle ache, vomitting, sense of euphoria, light headedness"
She moves to Nudge and opens his mouth slightly, "The males all have a darkened tongue. Anna though shows no signs of this. They could have a parasitic infection, malaria a whole host of possibilities." her voice begins to take on an exasperated tone and it lloks as if she is about to go on, but her eyes flash to the face of Bast and she stops. In a calmer more sure voice she adds, "So I will keep them comfortable while narrowing it down.
Anna looks over at Rexxan, smiles and then doubles up in apparent pain. "Ohhh it hurts, perhaps a REAL healer such as the good man of Domi, OHHHhhhhhhh, oooowwwwwww." she softly moans and looks pleadingly towards Rexxan. Rexxan recognizes her as the woman from the previous night.
It takes some time, but all the supplies Yngvar demanded are gathered and presented to the wizard. Most carried by Haggard, but the dwarf Risca is now on the scene at the Herbalist's porch. He slowly pulls at his greying beard apparently lost on action.
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 12 -- HP 15/16 Wednesday February 15th, 2012 10:43:10 AM
Yngvar begins directing the placement and loading of the materials, first a frame to hold the barrel upright, with the spigot at the bottom.
With the top of the barrel removed, Yngvar directs that a layer of gravel be placed into the bottom of the barrel, followed by half of the coal, ground into coarse chunks. Topping this off with a layer of sand, Yngvar leaves the top third of the barrel empty.
"Pour the water in the top with one bucket, use another bucket to collect it at the bottom. Don't allow any water to sit in the barrel, just let it drain through. This will last at least a week, and maybe as long as a month before it needs to have the charcoal replaced, and it should remove any toxins in the water, unless magic is a cause..."
Yngvar turns and gazes into the well, his eyes glowing with a feint sheen as he draws the sigil in the air to detect the presence of any magical aura's.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 14/14 d20+8=20 ; d20+6=24 ; Wednesday February 15th, 2012 12:46:57 PM
Toregan notes Yngvar's actions and nods. "Good thinking. If its a toxin boiling is won't do anything, but filtering it like that might do the trick. Boil it afterwards just to be safe." Going over the list of symptoms Gazzy listed, Toregan tries to identify what type of illness this could be. He searches through his knowledge of medicine and the natural world to find some hint as to what it could be. Regardless of his memory, he goes back to the inn and when he returns he has his weapons and armor on, as well as his seemingly empty backpack. "Gazzy if you have any empty vials or closeable containers, would you mind if I borrow them? Some samples from deeper in the well might help with figuring out a cure. If you could point out where to get a torch as well, I would appreciate it." After he receives (or doesn't) the vials and gets the torch (He will pay for the torch), he goes to the well opening and tests the rope that is there. He also tries to see just how deep the well shaft is.
Knowledge Nature (+8): 20 Heal (+6): 24
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 15/15 (3 sub) d20+9=15 ; Wednesday February 15th, 2012 2:54:42 PM
Meranus does what he can to help build the frame (Woodworking 15). "Like this, right? A barrel full of rocks and water'd be a burden even for a taur..."
Catching the glow in Yngvar's eyes, Meranus takes a second and wipes some sand from his own.
Well, well, well. A deep subject. Thursday February 16th, 2012 5:09:33 PM
"Can do better than that" and in a few moments more, Pen returns with 4 torches tucked under his arms. The flames burn right under his beard and the gnome seems to not be bothered at all. "Everburning torches." he explains as he hands them around, "Just tuck them into your belts and your hands remain free for more important things. They also work underwater which is useful for climbing into a well I would suppose."
Gazzy admires the handy work of Yngvars idea and Meranus's implementation. "Astounding, and it will really work? Carcoal, hmmm. Learn a new thing daily I suppose."
Yngvar detects no Magic from the well. The torches are of course and there are other magical auras about as well. Namely emminating from Gazzy, Pen, Haggard, Risca, Nudge, Patterson, Anna and Toth.
Risca the dwarf speaks up, "Ladder won't reach, but we can supply rope from here to Floating City if'n yer headed down."
(BrunoT) Rexxan Illiek AC 18/11/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 19/19 Thursday February 16th, 2012 7:24:12 PM OOC: DM, is Rexxan needed here? Or is Gazzy taking enough care of everyone? I ask this because, if she doesn't need his help, Rexxan will go with the other guys into the well. If she does, then he will stay.
DM --Gazzy has things in hand. Rexxan can tell she very much knows what she is doing
While checking on Anna, Rexxan takes a little more time than needed. He checks her pulse, touches her abdomen, her neck. He gives her the attention she needs and a little more, but, being a getleman, he never crosses the line.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 14/14 Friday February 17th, 2012 11:34:47 AM
Toreagn nods his head at Risca. "If you have some to spare, that would be very helpful." He waits for everyone else to prepare to go down into the well before climbing down. While he waits, he ties the rope to any support near the top that he could find, taking his time in making sure the rope would hold. If he has enough time, he'll even tie knots into the rope to make it easier to climb.
(Seems in PF there's no use rope skill, so is it assumed that I just know how to do it successfully?)
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 12 -- HP 15/16 Friday February 17th, 2012 2:23:22 PM OOC: Just how big is this well? I think of wells as these round holes that might fight one person at a time...
Yngvar stands near the lip of the well, one eyebrow quirked as he sees one person after another disappear into the darkness broken by the flickering of ever-burning torches.
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 15/15 (3 sub) Friday February 17th, 2012 3:25:28 PM "Rope again? I hope you anchor that correctly. And maybe use two of them...." Meranus saunters to the well and inspects it (Could he climb up without rope if need be? Can he fit?)
(BrunoT) Rexxan Illiek AC 18/11/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 19/19 Friday February 17th, 2012 5:21:51 PM "I guess you have everything under control, Madam. So I'll join them in the search for the cause of this illness." Then Rexxan shouts to the others, "Wait! I'm coming with you. Let me put on my armor." He says this while running back to the room where he left his gear.
(Derek) Tel Longstride AC 19/14/14 -- CMD 17 -- HP 18/18 Friday February 17th, 2012 11:15:19 PM
Tel peers over the edge and clears his throat. " I say let me go down first. I'll make sure the way is clear and big enough for the rest of you. You can all follow down then, agreed?"
Well, well, well - (DM RobC) Monday February 20th, 2012 2:07:56 AM Rexxan tends to Anna before bidding her adieu. The half-elf seems very cheery, smiling wide, and batting her eyes at the cleric, before letting out long, loud moans and placing the back of her hand to her forehead. "I only hope my saviour returns before I pass along"
Toregan finds it very easy to fasten a good length of rope around the well. He tests it and is confident that it will hold everyones weight.
Yngvar waits for someone else to go into the well first.
Meranus debats the strength of the rope, and eyeing the smooth sides of the well, he's not sure he could climb better without it. OOC: You could consider climbing down the sides, however, your friendly DM advises you that the rope will hold your weight without fear of it breaking. And it also lowers your climb DC too
Tel volunteers to climb down first.
"Adventurers, wait!" Pen calls, as his son returns back from the store again carrying a large bundle of backpacks "The Cthonia Trading post wishes you to take these with you. If they can help you help us, then all the better for it"
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Everyone receives a free handy haversack! This haversack does not count towards character wealth, and cannot be sold or traded
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The well looks to be close to 15ft wide, and the length of rope that had previously been used to collect water looks to be around 100ft long. This well is BIG. Big enough to fit a Taur, in fact.
Climbing knotted rope down the smooth sides of the well requires a DC of 5. Have at it!
Well, well, well - (DM RobC) Monday February 20th, 2012 9:01:27 AM
Oh, and perception checks would help, as would climb order, speed, etc.
(Derek) Tel Longstride AC 19/14/14 -- CMD 17 -- HP 18/18 d20+3=13 ; d20+8=26 ; Monday February 20th, 2012 11:56:54 AM
After depositing most of his extraneous gear into the new haversack, Tel hops up on the edge of the well and moves onto the knotted rope. Making his way down with moderate haste and carefulness he keeps his eyes and senses out for any ambush spots along with any spots the party could swing off the rope to rest or possibly a second route downward.
Climb +3 Perception +8
(Derek) Tel Longstride AC 19/14/14 -- CMD 17 -- HP 18/18 d20+7=14 ; Monday February 20th, 2012 12:00:19 PM
OOC: OOPS! Forgot just in case!
Knowledge (Nature) +7
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 15/15 (3 sub) d20+7=10 ; d20+3=17 ; d20+6=19 ; Monday February 20th, 2012 1:57:14 PM
Once Tel is down, Meranus takes the rope and follows (climb=10). At the bottom, he'll take a quick glance around (perception=17), then hang back and prepare to catch anyone in his group that can't manage the rope. [i](.....reflex=19....?)
(BrunoT) Rexxan Illiek AC 18/11/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 19/19 d20-1=12 ; d20+4=11 ; Monday February 20th, 2012 3:53:34 PM
After putting on his armor, Rexxan rushes into the well right after Meranus. But before that he uses his Light Orison onto his shield to make it shine like a torch for 20 minutes.
[Climb -1 with ACP] [Perception +4]
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 12 -- HP 15/16 Monday February 20th, 2012 4:10:31 PM
After transfering his heavier gear to the haversack Yngvar stows the everburning torch in a side pocket.
While waiting for the others to precede him, he picks up a stick, cast light on it, and tosses it into the well.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 14/14 d20+1=11 ; d20+6=18 ; d20+8=18 ; d20+8=26 ; d20+8=20 ; Monday February 20th, 2012 9:33:25 PM
Toregan accepts the haversack and puts it in his backpack for now. He'll sort out what goes in it later. He will go in fifth, and climbs down the rope with little trouble, while keeping his eye out for anything odd. once down, he will take out his everburning torch and put it in his quiver. He also keeps an eye out for any oddities in the cave or water other than the sate of the water.
Well, well, well - (DM RobC) d20+15=17 ; d20+15=20 ; d20+6=26 ; d20+6=19 ; d20+6=8 ; d6+1=6 ; d6+1=2 ; Monday February 20th, 2012 10:42:53 PM
The party proceed to climb down the rope.
Tel, Meranus, Rexxan, Toregan, and then finally Yngvar
Tel reaches the bottom of the well first, and well, its wet. Not being able to touch the bottom you hold on to the side of the well to keep your ahead above the water line.
Meranus lands with a splash, the water reaching his waist.
Rexxan has begun his descent and has climbed down 60ft.
Before descending, Yngvar makes the wise decision to throw a light down the well.
The stick drops quickly, before hitting the water and floating on the surface shining light about. The light doesn't seem to penetrate the water very far. In fact, the "water" looks very dark and polluted.
Meranus and Tel both notice an uneven section of wall about 3ft above the water line. Dark water seems to be running slowly from there and falling into the water you now stand in.
Meranus also notices a very weird looking creature hiding against the wall of the well in front of him, just above his head.
Tel notices it too, and quickly spots another moving about in the shadows behind Meranus. A rat perhaps? Hang on.... do rats normally have 8 legs, fangs and tentacles?
Whatever they are, they decide they do not like these uninvited guests and attack
======= Round 1 The creatures are repulsive! Meranus and Tel must make a Fort save vs DC9 or be sickened for 1 round!
The one in front of Meranus launches itself at his face and bites him. The bites fester quickly and Meranus feels the creatures spores start to tingle under his taur skin (Attack vs AC16: 26 = Nat 20. Roll to confirm crit: 19. Hit. Meranus takes 8 points of damage! Meranus must make another Fort save vs DC11 or be entangled!) The unidentified creature now hovers in front of Meranus.
The second creature flies down to attack Tel, but misses (Attack vs AC19: 8 = Miss) It remains hovering in the air with no visible wings.
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Rexxan can see exactly what is happening below, however, all Toregan and Yngvar know is that the others seem to be getting attacked by unseen opponents.
Note that with Tel and Meranus at the bottom of the well, there is no more standing room at the bottom.
Toregan and Yngvar - the posts were unclear as to whether you were all descending the rope at the same time, or one at a time. Your call as to whether you are on the rope above Rexxan, or on the surface.
(Derek) Tel Longstride AC 19/14/14 -- CMD 17 -- HP 18/18 d20+7=21 ; d20+6=10 ; Tuesday February 21st, 2012 8:27:57 AM
Tel, not comfortable enough to try his new two weapon skills, draws only his one short sword and attacks the flying creature. "Why must everything in this gods forsaken land want to eat us! 'ware the rope! We are being attacked by flying,biting, tentacally things!"
Short sword +6 (Sorry hit the wrong modifier for the first roll.)
Well, well, well - (DM RobC) Tuesday February 21st, 2012 10:03:57 AM Dont forget to make that fort save too, Tel
(BrunoT) Rexxan Illiek AC 18/11/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 19/19 Tuesday February 21st, 2012 1:17:57 PM DM: Tell me if action #1 is possible. If it is, that is what Rexxan will do. If not, he goes for action #2. If none is possible he will just shout as bellow.
Action #1: While holding on the rope with his left hand, Rexxan grabs his holy symbol and casts Resistance (Orison level 1, page 334: +1 resistance bonus on saves for one minute) on Meranus by reaching down to his head.
Action #2: Rexxan reaches out to give Meranus a hand in order to avoid him from being entangled.
Rexxan then shouts, "Make way for us! Spread out!"
DM RobC: Action #1 is fine. Climbing is considered a move action, so will assume you climbed down to be just above Meranus, then standard action to cast spell. These creatures have a reach of 0ft, so you don't provoke any AoO .... this time ;)
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 12 -- HP 15/16 Tuesday February 21st, 2012 1:20:02 PM
Yngvar leans over the edge of the well and shouts down, "What are you getting into down there?"
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 17/25 d20+3=19 ; d20+3=13 ; d20+4=10 ; d8+6=10 ; Tuesday February 21st, 2012 4:56:12 PM
Meranus takes a quick step forward (5'), shrugging off the tentacles as he moves Fort saves 19 and 13, both successes - and fort to avoid entanglement? Odd....) He then tries to return the greeting in proper Taur form (Gore hits AC 10, 10 miraculous damage if it hits). He roars, "These simple monster's do not understand what they are dealing with!"
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 14/14 d20+1=15 ; Tuesday February 21st, 2012 9:01:57 PM
(Toregan would be on the rope heading down.) Toregan hears the sounds of combat from beneath him, and curses as he realizes he can't get down soon to help. he moves as far down as he can, and prepares for the worst.
Climb check (Just in case) (+1): 15
(Derek) Tel Longstride AC 19/14/14 -- CMD 17 -- HP 18/18 d20+5=12 ; Tuesday February 21st, 2012 9:05:53 PM
OOC: so i get a Fort save even though they missed? Sorry didnt see that.. sorry
Fort save +5
damn my rolls suck!
(Derek) Tel Longstride AC 19/14/14 -- CMD 17 -- HP 18/18 Tuesday February 21st, 2012 9:06:49 PM
OOC: for my attack...duh! LOL been a long day!
(BrunoT) Rexxan Illiek AC 18/11/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 19/19 Tuesday February 21st, 2012 9:10:49 PM OOC: Josh, don't forget to add +1 to every saving throw you make for the next 10 minutes.
Well, well, well - (DM RobC) d20+6=16 ; d20+6=19 ; d6+1=4 ; d6+1=3 ; Tuesday February 21st, 2012 11:28:09 PM Rexxan climbs down the rope at double pace, and reaches down to touch Meranus, granting the taur stronger resistances
Toregan follows at speed behind Rexxan on the rope
Meranus shrugs off the feelings of nausea and the tingling sensation in his face dies away. The puny creature in front of him is too nimble though, and his horn attack falls short
Whether the water, the smell, the darkness, or just plain old bad luck, neither hero seems to have much success with their attacks as Tel also has little luck striking out at the tiny creatures - his sword missing the one above his head by quite a bit
Yngvar calls down to see what is going on. Pen stands nearby, a worried expression starting to show "Is everything ok? Have you found the problem with the water?"
====== Round 2
Rexxan and Toregan can both now clearly see the creatures that are attacking their friends. The creatures truly are hideous to behold. It's like a rat and an octopus had a baby, and then beat that baby with an ugly stick. From above, you also notice what looks to be a plant growing from the top of their backs. Rexxan and Toregan must make a Fort save vs DC9 or be sickened for 1 round!
The creatures let out hisses and attack again
The one that had been by Meranus's head (before he stepped away) is now also at Rexxan's foot level, and manages to sink its fangs into his calf (No shield or dex bonus while hanging from the rope. Attack vs AC15: 16 = Hit. Rexxan takes 4pts damage and must make a 2nd save. Fort save vs DC11 or be entangled!)
The other creature - seemingly irritated by Tel's swing - hisses and attacks the halfling again (No shield bonus while hanging on the side of the well, but will retain Dex bonus. Attack vs AC18: 19 = Hit. Tel takes 3pts damage and must make a Fort save vs DC11 or be entangled!)
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Current locations (wow, fighting in 3-dimensions can get tricky) - The well is 15ft wide - Tel and Meranus are at the bottom of the well. - Tel can't touch the bottom so is hanging on to the side of the well. - Meranus stands next to him and takes up most of the space at the bottom. - Rexxan is hanging from the rope on the other side of the well, about 10ft up (just above Meranus's head). - Toregan is right above Rexxan - Yngvar is up top. - Critter#1 is flying by Rexxan's feet - Critter#2 is flying above Tel and alongside Meranus
And yes, weird as it may sound, Fort saves or get entagled. Hmm... I wonder what these creatures are? :)
Tel: Just as an fyi, I've asked a question on the rules board regarding your size bonus when getting attacked by creatures smaller than you. Until ruled otherwise you still have it - and I'm pretty sure you do :)
Well, well, well - (DM RobC) Tuesday February 21st, 2012 11:31:47 PM OOC: On a side note, great posting frequency guys! Posting daily means we should wrap this battle up quickly - one way or the other :)
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 17/25 d20+4=24 ; d20+4=7 ; d8+6=13 ; d6=1 ; Wednesday February 22nd, 2012 12:11:55 AM "If it had, it wouldn't have turned away from a TAUR!" Meranus cackles at the monster's distraction and quickly takes advantage of it, ramming his horns squarely into the beast (Nat 20).
----------------------------------------- Between Rexxan and Toregan, Meranus is probably flanking with someone. Confirmation roll is 7 (9 if flanking) Damage is 13 (26 if crit confirms), 14 if flanking (27 if crit confirms).
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 12 -- HP 15/16 Wednesday February 22nd, 2012 1:30:08 PM
Yngvar ties a couple of loops from extra lengths of rope and ties them to the main rope with prusik knots, sliding one foot and an arm into the loops he finds that he can support his weight and still have the use of his hands. Carefully sliding one knot at a time, Yngvar starts down the rope after the others.
"Have to go and rescue some lumox yet again..."
(BrunoT) Rexxan Illiek AC 18/11/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 15/19 d20+5=11 ; d20+5=15 ; Wednesday February 22nd, 2012 8:48:34 PM "Aw, are you kidding me? Was that supposed to hurt, you...ehr...what in the nine hells are you?"
Once again, Rexxan raises his holy symbol and says in a very respectful voice, "By the force of Domi, the Brave!" Then he casts another spell (Bless, page 249: Allies gain +1 on attack rolls and saves against fear)
If there is enough room down the well, Rexxan will jump down and raise his shield and hammer.
[2 x Fortitude +5]
Well, well, well - (DM RobC) Wednesday February 22nd, 2012 10:50:44 PM OOC: Awaiting posts from Tel and Toregan...
(Derek) Tel Longstride AC 19/14/14 -- CMD 17 -- HP 18/18 d20+5=23 ; d20+7=16 ; d20+5=15 ; Wednesday February 22nd, 2012 11:19:13 PM
Tel curses at the hit from the creature, but nimbly avoids the creatures tentacles dodging in to strike at the creature again. "Die you abomination!!!" He screams as he follows through with his slice as he tries to avoid the tentacles on his attack
Fort +5 Attack +7 (Short Sword +6 +1 Bless) Fort +5
Well, well, well - (DM RobC) Wednesday February 22nd, 2012 11:40:16 PM Thanks Tel - don't forget to roll damage too! Oh, and update your header too to reflect those 3pts damage :)
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 14/14 d20+4=16 ; d20+8=19 ; d20+8=28 ; Thursday February 23rd, 2012 7:09:59 AM
Recoiling as much as one could when hanging from a rope, Toregan nevertheless continues down the rope to engage these foul abominations. He tries to place these revolting creatures, in order to gain some glimpse into the contamination of the well. If he can get down in one move action, then he'll spend his second move action to draw his bow.
(Derek) Tel Longstride AC 19/14/14 -- CMD 17 -- HP 15/18 d4+1=3 ; Thursday February 23rd, 2012 4:40:03 PM
OOC:
Damage 1d4+1
Sorry!
(BrunoT) Rexxan Illiek AC 18/11/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 15/19 Thursday February 23rd, 2012 7:33:18 PM OOC: Is there enough room to Rexxan go down? Because if there is, that's what he is going to do.
Well, well, well - (DM RobC) d20+6=21 ; d20+6=12 ; d6+1=3 ; Friday February 24th, 2012 2:05:08 AM Yngvar descends into the well, after a puzzled look from Pen.
Toregan, though repulsed by the creatures, stomachs their sight well. The ranger recalls hearing tales of such creatures inhabiting parts of the Crying Woods he was forbidden as a child from entering. What were they called again? Ah yes, Cythnigots
Rexxan offers a divine blessing to the party, bolstering the party's attacks.
Tel lashes out with his sword, making contact with the flying rodent-thing. Unfortunately it shows no signs of damage whatsoever.
Meranus too, takes advantage of his position goring the creature by Rexxan's feet. Though his horn connects, the damage done doesn't seem to correlate to the force he connected with.
With Meranus and Tel at the bottom of the well, there is not enough space for anyone else. Any actions will need to be taken elsewhere... Given the tight spaces though, everyone currently benefits from flanking bonuses
========= Round 3
The monsters attack again!
Cythnigot#1 flying by Rexxan's feet closes in for yet another bite (Attack vs AC15: 21 = Hit. Rexxan takes 3pts damage and must make another save. Fort save vs DC11 or be entangled!)
Cythnigot#2 flying by Tel's head appears distracted by the halfling previous attack, and misses its attack (Attack vs AC18: 12 = Miss!)
Cythnigot 1: 9dmg Cythnigot 2: 0dmg
=========
Current locations - The well is 15ft wide - Tel and Meranus are at the bottom of the well - no more room for anyone else. - Tel can't touch the bottom so is hanging on to the side of the well. - Meranus stands next to him and takes up most of the space at the bottom. - Rexxan is hanging from the rope on the other side of the well, about 10ft up (just above Meranus's head). - Toregan is right above Rexxan - Yngvar is slowly coming down the rope. - Critter#1 is flying by Rexxan's feet - Critter#2 is flying above Tel and alongside Meranus
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 17/25 d20+6=18 ; d8+6=10 ; d6=6 ; Friday February 24th, 2012 2:26:59 AM
After a moment of waiting for the creature to be dead, Meranus recovers, rears back, and yells, "I said, it wouldn't have turned away from a TAUR!" And again, his horn seeks the strange foe...( Attack 18, damage 16)
(Derek) Tel Longstride AC 19/14/14 -- CMD 17 -- HP 15/18 d20+8=15 ; d20+5=23 ; Friday February 24th, 2012 8:18:54 AM
Tel, cursing at his lack of damage redoubles his effort jabbing at the flying pest and quickly moves back form the flailing tentacles!
Attack +8 (Short Sword +7 +1 Bless) Fort +5
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 12 -- HP 15/16 d4+1=5 ; Friday February 24th, 2012 10:57:19 AM
Finding himself suspended above the heads of the others, Yngvar can now see the creatures causing so much ruckus.
Slipping one hand through the upper loop, Yngvar fires a missile of pure arcane energy at the creature that seems to be the least wounded.
Magic Missile Damage=5
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 14/14 Friday February 24th, 2012 1:56:48 PM
Toregan remembers the cythnigots from the old tales his parents used to tell him. "Those things are cynthigots! They're parasites that live in the bodies of animals, twisting and morphing them into hideous creatures! The thing growing out of their back is the actual creature, the rest is just its home! When it bites you it infects you with its spores!" He then calls up to Pen, seeing as he can't really get down to help. "There are creatures down here, and what looks to be a hole in the wall of the well that's pouring the water in."
(BrunoT) Rexxan Illiek AC 18/11/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 18/19 d6=6 ; d20+5=22 ; Friday February 24th, 2012 4:49:47 PM "Now you got me mad, cynthy!"
Rexxan concentrates and emanates healing energy. OOC1: can anyone check on the rolling script for d6. It's the third time in a roll I get a 6. Not complaining though. Everyone, please add six hit points. OOC2: Rexxan uses his move action to ready his hammer.
[Fortitude +5]
(Derek) Tel Longstride AC 19/14/14 -- CMD 17 -- HP 15/18 Friday February 24th, 2012 4:52:48 PM
"And that helps us, How?" Screams tel dodging one of the creature's many arms "How do we kill it? My blows barely slow it down!"
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 14/14 Friday February 24th, 2012 6:34:40 PM "The things aren't from this plane of existence! Their devils or demons, or something like them! You need special materials, powerful attacks or magic to bring them down!"
Well, well, well - (DM RobC) d20+6=19 ; d6+1=3 ; Saturday February 25th, 2012 1:21:04 AM Toregan identifies the creatures to the party, which does little to comfort Tel. His shortsword connects with the nearby creature but again does no visible damage.
Rexxan calls upon the gods to heal the party, and he quickly feels much better. With his free arm, he draws his hammer ready to deliver some holy head smashing.
Meranus illustrates why no creature should turn its back to a taur in combat, as he delivers a solid blow with his horn to the monster by Rexxan's feet. His horn pierces straight through it's body, and it falls to the water, slowly sinking. (Thankyou for explaining the attacks & bonuses you have used. Completely agree with them. Having never DM'd a Minotaur before, I'm still coming to grips with their unique rules)
Yngvar shows why it's always handy to have a mage around, delivering a magic missile with as much power as he can muster. It strikes the critter above Tel with unerring accuracy but alas no signs of damage.
========= Round 4
The remaining monster just refuses to give in, once again going in for the attack on Tel (Attack vs AC18: 19 = Hit! Tel takes 3pts damage and must make another save. Fort save vs DC11 or be entangled!)
Cythnigot 1: Dying, drowing, and about to go to the big sewer in the sky Cythnigot 2: 0dmg
=========
Current locations - The well is 15ft wide - Tel and Meranus are at the bottom of the well - no more room for anyone else. - Tel can't touch the bottom so is hanging on to the side of the well. - Meranus stands next to him and takes up most of the space at the bottom. - Rexxan is hanging from the rope on the other side of the well, about 10ft up (just above Meranus's head). - Toregan is right above Rexxan - Yngvar is slowly coming down the rope. - Critter#1 is dying & drowing, and is really of no further concern - Critter#2 is flying above Tel and alongside Meranus, flanked by both of them
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 17/25 d20+7=21 ; d8+6=11 ; d6=3 ; Saturday February 25th, 2012 4:29:22 AM (Hm, something special to guard against MM? Interesting....)
Meranus turns his attentions to the other monster. "Join your broodmate, abomination." Meranus punctuates the command with his horns.
Well, well, well - (DM RobC) Saturday February 25th, 2012 7:24:42 AM oops! My bad! The MM did do damage. Sorry!
(Derek) Tel Longstride AC 19/14/14 -- CMD 17 -- HP 15/18 d20+5=22 ; d20+8=26 ; d20+5=8 ; Saturday February 25th, 2012 11:19:11 AM
Tel grimaces at the new attack but nimbly avoids the flailing arms. Reversing his grip he strikes at the creature again!
OOC: think that one got me! added 3 and subtracted 3 from HP
Fort +5 Attack +8 (Short Sword +7 +1 Bless) Fort +5
Well, well, well - (DM RobC) Saturday February 25th, 2012 12:08:45 PM I hope noone minds a second DM post now, it's just Meranus seems to have ended the battle. No point wasting spells :)
Meranus once again proves the might of the taur race by goreing the second Cythnigot with his horn. It falls to the water with a splash, and slowly sinks to its death.
Tel remains hanging to the side of the well, whilst the rest of the party maintain their grips on the rope.
Could these two cythnigots be the cause of all the water problems?
(BrunoT) Rexxan Illiek AC 18/11/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 18/19 Saturday February 25th, 2012 2:32:27 PM "Aw, and I wasted my chance of smiting that thing... Well, please, check that hole. There might be more in there."
(Derek) Tel Longstride AC 19/14/14 -- CMD 17 -- HP 15/18 Saturday February 25th, 2012 7:29:02 PM
Having in the same idea as Rexxan, Tel swings over to the hole. Gathering his footing he leans back out the hole. "Anyone have a torch already going?"
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 12 -- HP 15/16 Monday February 27th, 2012 10:49:06 AM
OOC: Unless these have an unusual modification, magic missile should do full damage, DR doesn't effect most magic effects (stone call would be affected by Dr as it specifically does bludgeoning damage) , they don't have spell resistance either.
Yngvar droly mentions, "there's a stick floating next to you with light glowing from it..."
DM Rob C: Agreed on the MM damage. I corrected myself a few posts after that. The MM damage weakened it enough for Meranus to kill it
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 14/14 Monday February 27th, 2012 7:27:53 PM "I saw Yngvar toss an everburning torch down there. See if you can find it. It may have sunk." Toregan picks up one of the creatures' remains and puts it in his pack for Gazzy to study. he also goes over to where the water is gushing out of the wall and takes a sample with the vial he borrowed. he tries to figure out if this is where the water would normally come from for the well, or if it was created more recently.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 14/14 d20+8=16 ; d20+8=12 ; Monday February 27th, 2012 7:29:02 PM
(Forgot rolls)
(Derek) Tel Longstride AC 19/14/14 -- CMD 17 -- HP 15/18 d20+8=20 ; d20+7=19 ; Monday February 27th, 2012 9:04:59 PM
Tel grabs the floating "stick" and turns back to the tunnel. Edging his way into the tunnel he looks for anything else out of the ordinary.
+7 Knowledge Nature +8 Perception
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 17/25 d20+7=18 ; Monday February 27th, 2012 10:27:32 PM
Meranus looks at the hole with hesitation. "I do not feel like getting stuck within these tiny walls. I'll go bring the stonemason." With that, he starts up the rope...(Climb: 18)
Well, well, well - (DM RobC) Tuesday February 28th, 2012 2:40:28 AM Hold on a sec there Meranus....
Toregan snags one of the dead monsters as a souveneir, as well as taking a sample of the "water" flowing directly out of the hole in the side of the well. The sample appears thicker and darker than the water in the well. More concentrated, perhaps?
Rexxan laments not being able to smite anything so far today. BUT the day is still early...
Tel is the first to make it to the wall, and examines the loose rocks. They seem to block the way any further for the party, but water is clearly pouring from behind them and under the rocks. Tel moves a few, which has a kind of domino effect on the rest. The rock pile just tumbles, sending some into the well behind you. They are very easy to move too. Your knowledge of things natural tell you that it's not like your usual rubble where everything tends to "clump". This seems an almost intentional pile. The sides and roof of what is now turning out to be a tunnel are unusually smooth too. However this passage was formed, it wasn't with pick and shovel. With the rocks out of the way, you find you are able to crawl a short way (5ft or so) before gradually appearing in a much larger passageway. Easily 10ft high and wide enough for you to stand three-abreast. It may even be a cavern, judging by the curviture of the walls. Again, all smooth. If Meranus doesn't mind shuffling on his stomach through the hole, he could fit comfortably in this area too. The "water" seems to make its path right down the middle.
Yngvar waits atop the rope for the rest of the party to decide what they are doing. Honestly, how did this lot make it past puberty without assistance?
Does the rest of the party follow behind Tel? Perception checks please if you do.
==== FYI: Henrix emailed me today to advise he won't be returning any time soon :(
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 23/25 d20+3=21 ; Tuesday February 28th, 2012 3:22:04 AM
Meranus sighs and shouts up, "Yngvar, there's a tunnel the short small one is sticking his head in. Come down and let's make sure it doesn't get cut off." Meranus looks at the tunnel with loathing, and squeezes through with only a few dozen remarks about even monsters not being properly sized. Eventually, he's through, and he sees....(Perception 21)
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 12 -- HP 15/16 d20+3=20 ; d20+4=14 ; Tuesday February 28th, 2012 10:52:19 AM
Yngvar grumbles to himself "it's wet, we just got clean..."
Yngvar climbs down the rest of the rope and nimbly swings over to the tunnel and steps from the rope loop to the tunnel without getting wet. (Acrobatics=20)
Ducking down to look into the tunnel, Yngvar sees Meranus moving out of the other end. "Meranus, you really need to keep that tucked in, that's just wrong!"
Yngvar pulls out his own everburning torch and joins the others (the burning branch was just wood with light cast on it).
Standing up, Yngvar trys to look around, but the large hairy minotaur obstructs his vision. (Perception=14)
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 14/14 d20+6=25 ; Tuesday February 28th, 2012 11:16:55 AM
Toregan guesses that the source of the contamination is hole in the wall, but decides that little can be done about it at the moment. Stowing away the vial in his pack, He also move to the hole and moves through it, whistling lowly as he sees the walls. "If I had to guess I'd say this passage is either completely natural, created by magic, or smoothed by acid. Possible a combination of the three." He takes out his bow as a precaution and tries to make out anything further down the passage.
Perception (+6): 25
(Derek) Tel Longstride AC 19/14/14 -- CMD 17 -- HP 15/18 d20+8=12 ; d20+1=9 ; d20+7=20 ; Tuesday February 28th, 2012 8:01:40 PM
Tel moves out of the way as the party comes through. With the sudden influx of bodies his senses are almost overwhelmed from determining anything out of the ordinary. Turning his attention to the area away and in front of the party he attempt's top see if anything had left tracks during their passing.
OOC: Cavern? What Cavern?
perception +8 Track +1 knowledge nature +7
(BrunoT) Rexxan Illiek AC 18/11/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 18/19 d20+4=5 ; Tuesday February 28th, 2012 9:39:21 PM
After getting down from the rope, Rexxan follows Meranus into the opening with his shield up so that its light shines into the cavern.
OOC: Sorry, had a little kid problem yesterday.
[Perception +4]
Ugh, what's that smell? - (DM RobC) Wednesday February 29th, 2012 8:51:03 PM
The short passageway has indeed opened up to a small cavern. Small from this position anyway. The lights you have brought provide low light out the 40ft, and you still can't see the otherside of this cavern. There is also a very strong smell of decay - that, or Meranus has recently eaten beans. Yngvar hopes it was the former.
The walls that were smooth by the tunnel entrance gradually change in appearance as the walls progress further around you. The further away from the hole you look, the more "normal" and "rockish" the walls look.
Meranus finds he can stand at full height, and the further in he looks, the higher the cavern seems to grow.
Toregan debates the construction of the tunnel and has his bow drawn and ready.
Tel looks for tracks, but can find none at all around the passageway.
Rexxan raises his shield to provide light to the party, but ends up blocking most of his vision too.
The cavern, though pungent, is very quiet. You can hear the sound of water trickling, as it makes its way through the middle of the cavern and out through the hole behind you.
Toregan Highlight to display spoiler: { Your keen senses detect more. You can cleary hear differents sounds to the water. It sounds like it is running and flowing quite freely further away. A lot more freely that the thickish water beneath your feet. You also swear you heard a small splash far ahead. Probably nothing though. }
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 14/14 Wednesday February 29th, 2012 11:43:16 PM "There's fresh water up ahead. It sounds like its flowing faster and more freely than this muck we're in now. which would mean that there is no reason for the well to suddenly go fetid like that, This was done on purpose, I'm sure of it." He closes his eyes and concentrates on listening to the water up ahead. "Also, expect more of those cythnigots. They live in the corpse of animals, which would explain the smell, and I could have sworn i just heard a splash from up ahead." He moves with the group, staying further to the back this time.
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 23/25 d20+3=19 ; Thursday March 1st, 2012 6:40:08 PM
Adjusting his belt after the crawl and the outrage, Meranus struggles to hear what the ranger was talking about (Perception: 19 - a better roll, even before any circumstance bonus....?) He nervously dips his horns into the water, hopefully rinsing off any remaining devil-algae-monster-thing.
Ugh, what's that smell? - (DM RobC) Thursday March 1st, 2012 11:46:53 PM DM Post incoming...
Ugh, what's that smell? - (DM RobC) d20+6=7 ; d20+6=13 ; d20+6=20 ; d6+1=5 ; Friday March 2nd, 2012 12:13:37 AM OOC: Was there a US holiday or something? There weren't many posts yesterday....
The party edge forward into the cavern, Toregan warning them of possible dangers ahead.
The light from the party now extends further into the cavern. You can see what appears to be a large pile of filth in the middle of the stream ahead. Mold, fungus, rotting rat corpses, the works.
The is also movement. This time, the party are prepared.
---------- Round 1 The Cythnigots are keen to defend their lair, and move to attack the intruders.
C1 flies straight at Meranus's head, but is more irritating than harmful (Attack vs AC16: 7. Nat1 = Miss) C2 also makes a beeline for Meranus, but it too fails to sink it's teeth in (Attack vs AC16: 13 = Miss) C3 decides to try taking a bite out of Rexxan, and this time, blood is drawn as the creature finds his ear (Attack vs AC18: 20 = Hit. Rexxan takes 5 Dmg and must make a Fort save vs DC11 or be entangled) C4 hovers towards Tel but stops short. Looking at Toregan it emits a loud screech (Toregan to make a Will Save vs DC16 or his bow warps in his hands becoming useless C5 looks to be making its way around to flank the party, but holds back from attacking. Is it waiting for something?
Attacks of Opportunity These creatures are tiny, thus are moving into your squares to attack (as opposed to the well fight where you moved into their space, and they were hidden). AoO are therefore available this round to: Meranus vs C1 (I don't think you have a feat that allows multiple AoO per round. Please correct me if you do and have at C2 as well) Rexxan vs C3
My first attempt at a map. If you are moving, please post your coordinates: Round 1 Map
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 14/14 d20+1=13 ; Friday March 2nd, 2012 7:56:34 AM (Will saves..... my one weakness) Toregan curses as his bow twists and warp in his hand, dropping it and and instead drawing his rapier and handaxe and moving in to try and flank these creatures.
Will save (+1): 13 vs DC 16 (Fail) Free action to drop my prized (And now useless) bow. Move action to draw rapier and handaxe. (Two-weapon fighting allows me to draw two in the time it takes to draw one) Move action to move 30ft to N10
(And for the first map, it isn't that bad. I doubt I could do better)
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 12 -- HP 15/16 Friday March 2nd, 2012 1:09:01 PM
After entering the cavern, Yngvar had taken a moment to look at his surroundings before the attack started. sighing with trepidation Yngvar waves a hand across his face and chest. A faint glow surrounds him for a moment as his mage armor comes to life.
OOC: The only offensive spells I have memorized will have ZERO effect on these creatures. The only offensive weapons I have, only the crossbow has a 1 in 6 chance of inflicting 1 point of damage.
Therefore, Yngvar will pull his useless dagger and move to H14 and wave it wildly around while shouting. (At least someone will get flanking.
Otherwise, Yngvar would be inclined to withdraw from this combat.
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 23/25 d20+4=17 ; d8+6=9 ; d20+7=23 ; d20+6=18 ; d8+6=9 ; d6=3 ; Friday March 2nd, 2012 7:20:07 PM (Yngvar, remember the Aid Another action)
Meranus raises his horns from the water and is surprised to see a wounded cythnigot slide off of one (17 to hit c1, 9 damage). He suddenly sees that he is surrounded by both a large group of the beastspawn and one charlatan, making even larger noises and gestures than normal and...good Imod, is that fool waving around a knife? The minotaur quickly takes aim at the other cythnigot between him and the "mage" (18 to hit, 12 damage). Strength must protect, even if the beneficiaries are fools and madmen.
(as much as it pains me, ignore the d20+7=23 acrobatics check that is no longer necessary.)
(BrunoT) Rexxan Illiek AC 18/11/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 13/19 d20+5=15 ; d20+4=15 ; d20+4=8 ; Friday March 2nd, 2012 7:24:27 PM "Hah! Another chance to hit something!" Rexxan escapes from the Cythnigots tentacles and swings his hammer at two of them.
[Fortitude +5] [Warhammer +4 AoO] [Warhammer +4 Standard action]
(Derek) Tel Longstride AC 19/14/14 -- CMD 17 -- HP 15/18 d20+7=14 ; d20+8=27 ; d20+5=19 ; Friday March 2nd, 2012 9:22:33 PM
Tel curses for not seeing the nest of these things. With his short sword at the ready he moves to the acrobatic attacks that he uses with ease to attack the closest one. (L11)
Short sword +7 acrobatics +8 Fort +5
Ugh, what's that smell? - (DM RobC) d8+3=5 ; d20+6=16 ; d20+6=16 ; d20+6=7 ; d20+6=25 ; d20+6=19 ; d6+1=6 ; d6+1=7 ; d6+1=5 ; d6+1=2 ; Saturday March 3rd, 2012 5:42:35 AM Bah, I had everything typed out and lost it! 2nd go...
Toregan inwardly curses as he drops his bow. He elects for a more 'hands on' approach, drawing his weapons and moving towards the battle.
Yngvar feels disheartened but does what he can to aid the party, attempting to act as a distraction - or is that, decoy?
Meranus revels that he gets yet more combat today, goring not one, but two cythnigots.
Rexxan brings down his warhammer with conviction, but with little effect to the creature flying before him (Please remember to roll your damage when you roll an attack. In this case, I rolled for you but only scored 5 ona D8+3 roll!)
Tel also attacks the creatures, but his weapon has no effect.
---------- Round 2
C1 takes offence to Meranus's gore, and retaliates with a bite to his cheek (Attack vs AC16: 16 = Hit. Meranus takes 6 pts damage and must make a fort save vs DC11 or be entangled)
C2 looks to be bleeding profusely, but that doesn't stop it attacking Meranus, hitting him on the shoulder (Attack vs AC16: 16 = Hit. Meranus takes 7 pts damage and must make another fort save vs DC11 or be entangled)
C3 tries to sink its teeth into Rexxan, but the cleric easily brushes it aside with his shield (Attack vs AC18: 7 = Nat1 = Miss)
C4 goes straight for Tel, its teeth creating a bleeding wound on the halflings forehead (Attack vs AC19: 25 = Hit. Tel takes 5 pts damage and must a fort save vs DC11 or be entangled)
C5 sees Yngvar and heads straight at him. This is the first time that the wizard has seen one of these creatures up close before, and they truly are disgusting (Attack vs AC17: 19 = Hit. Yngvar takes 2 pts damage and must make two saves. The first fort save vs DC9 or be sickened for 1 round. The second fort save vs DC11 or be entangled)
C1 and C2 are flanked C1: 4dmg C2: 8dmg
Round 2 Map ------- Fyi - This battle was planned without knowing what the party makeup would be. You're actually not doing too badly, though I am a little disappointed I didn't get to warp a didgeridoo ;)
Remember that flanking can be your friend, particularly against creatures with no reach
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 14/14 d20+4=21 ; d20+4=13 ; d6+2=7 ; d6+1=6 ; Saturday March 3rd, 2012 11:37:19 AM (That's the plan DM! Flank and total them) Toregan sees the creature go after Tel and he quickly moves to distract it. He lunges with his rapier and swings with his axe. His rapier hits the monstrosity and even manages to wound it. His axe on the other hand, just barely misses the creature, whistling through the air where it used to be.
Attack w/Rapier (+4): 21 Attack w/Handaxe (+4): 13 Damage w/Rapier (1d6+2): 7 (Ignore the last roll.)
(Derek) Tel Longstride AC 19/14/14 -- CMD 17 -- HP 10/18 d20+5=20 ; Saturday March 3rd, 2012 11:48:14 AM
Tel grimaces at teh attack and bounds out of the range of the flailing tentacles. Moving back from his attacker. "Lets see if my slings works any better." he adds as he sheaths his sword.
fort +5
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 10/25, Entangled d20+3=7 ; d20+3=15 ; d20+6=8 ; d20+4=18 ; d8+6=9 ; d6=6 ; Saturday March 3rd, 2012 5:52:39 PM
Meranus is unable to tag a cythnigotas it presses on him (8 to hit), and feels a strange sensation as the first abomination's bite enters his skin. This displeases the taur. "What Imod made perfect, you shall NOT DEFILE!" Even as his arm starts to stiffen, the minotaur reintroduces his opponent to his horns (18 to hit, 15 damage on C1)
(Once I replace the didgeridoo, it only comes out against armed opponents, alas. Also, those rolls... wow. if I had just been able to afford a chain shirt....)
(BrunoT) Rexxan Illiek AC 18/11/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 16/19 d6=3 ; d20+4=11 ; d8+4=8 ; Saturday March 3rd, 2012 8:11:12 PM
Rexxan asks Domi's help one more time healing him and his friends. Then he swings his warhammer at the creature in front of him.
OOC: Second Channel Energy of the day. Six left. Everyone, add 3 hit points.
[Channel Energy] [Warhammer against C3 +4] [Warhammer damage +3] Sorry, I hit the wrong option, it should be 7 points of damage.
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 16/12/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 11/26, Entangled d20+4=14 ; d6+6=7 ; d6=4 ; Saturday March 3rd, 2012 11:05:24 PM (Forgot to roll potential AoO, like we did for the lizardfolk. Since it might kill one, it really matters. My apologies for forgetting that precedent. To hit: 14. Damage: 11)
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 12/12/10 -- CMD 12 -- HP 16/16 d20+1=2 ; d20+1=17 ; d20-6=-5 ; Monday March 5th, 2012 1:06:39 PM
Yngvar gags at the stench of the cythnigot, but manages to avoid being entangled. He takes a step south and defensively attempts to distract the cythnigot between him and Rexxan.
Fort save vs DC9=2, fail Fort save vs DC11=17-2, saved (accounting for sickened) Aid Another vs DC10=-5, failed, still threatens for flanking vs C2 and C3 if Rexxan moves. AC +2 until next round.
Ugh, what's that smell? - (DM RobC) Tuesday March 6th, 2012 4:52:35 AM DM Post being typed up as we speak....
Ugh, what's that smell? - (DM RobC) d20+6=22 ; d20+6=25 ; d20+6=12 ; d20+6=23 ; d6+1=4 ; d6+1=3 ; d6+1=4 ; Tuesday March 6th, 2012 5:11:22 AM Toregan pierces the skin of the creature hovering in the air before him, whilst Tel backs away from it.
Meranus feels the spores erupt from his skin, entangling him. Fortunately his strong neck is able to guide his head (and horn) into the offending creature. The cythnigot falls from the air.
Rexxan channels energy to heal his comrades, grateful that Domi's blessing allows him to only heal allies (Note that channelling energy is a standard action. You do not get to attack as well, unless I am missing something)
Yngvar, though repulsed by the creatures, does his best to continue providing support to Meranus. ----- Round 3
C2 goes to take another bite from Meranus and grazes the taur's arm (Attack vs AC14: 22 = Hit. Meranus takes 4 pts damage)
C3 seems to have found a chicnk in Rexxan's defenses, avoiding his shield and scratching his forearm (Attack vs AC18: 25 = Hit. Rexxan takes 3 pts damage and must a fort save vs DC11 or be entangled)
C4 is no longer within reach of Tel, so moves to attack Toregan instead, but is pushed back by the ranger's axe (Attack vs AC17: 12 = Miss)
C5 follows after the wizard, moving 5ft closer to Yngvar and attacking. It manages to scratch at the wizards face (Attack vs AC12: 23 = Hit. Yngvar takes 4 pts damage and must make a fort save vs DC11 or be entangled)
C1: Dead C2: Flanked C3: Flanked C4: 2dmg C5: Healthy and hungry
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 14/14 d20+4=12 ; d20+4=22 ; d6+1=6 ; Tuesday March 6th, 2012 7:45:22 AM
Continueing to circle around the creature, Toregan lashes out once more with both his weapons. This time his axe manages to give the little beast a nice little gash across its side.
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 12/16 d20+1=11 ; d20-6=11 ; d20-4=6 ; Tuesday March 6th, 2012 10:50:45 AM
(OOC: Tiny creatures that must move into an opponents square to attack provoke attacks of opportunity as they leave a threatened square. So wouldn't that mean that every time they move into a square to attack someone can make an AoO? I also see that they can't flank or get AoO if they are one square from an opponent due to their reach restricitions.)
Yngvar brushes off the attack of the cythnigot, steps back another foot and defensively strikes at the creature attacking Rexxan knowing that his attack will most likely be ineffectual, he hopes it will provide enough distraction for Rexxan to be able to attack it.
"Squish them! My spells are useless against these fungal spawn!"
Fort vs DC 11=11 saved Aid Another (Rexxan) vs DC 10=13 Rexxan gets +2 on his next attack. (die should have only been -4) AC +@ from Defensive Fighting AoO=6, miss
DM Robc: Yeah, I wasn't sure if the 5ft step rule trumped the Tiny rule or not. Happy to allow AoOs on any of these creatures that move into your square. And none of them have had any flanking bonuses given to them, my rolls as DM are just much better than my rolls as a player :)
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 14/10/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 11/26, Entangled d20+4=16 ; d8+6=11 ; d6=2 ; d20+4=18 ; d8+6=9 ; d6=1 ; Tuesday March 6th, 2012 8:28:23 PM "Wrong one, spore-for-brains!" Meranus yells at the beast attacking the poor defensless Yngvar, a moment before his horns make a more eloquent argument (16 to hit, 13 damage). It's the first time Meranus has actually heard a charlatan admit to being useless. Things must be getting desperate.... Meranus pulls back and looks at the opponent, the gleam in his eye matching the sheen on his horns...
(I have been getting so lucky on these attack rolls... but I forgot about Entangle's -4 penalty to dex, which means Ac-2...but you didn't. Nice. )[/i]
Ugh, what's that smell? - (DM RobC) Tuesday March 6th, 2012 8:46:10 PM DM to Toregan: If you see this please feel free to make an AoO on the Cythnigot that moved to attack you. If you don't make a post before I do, I'll roll attack and dmg for you instead. cheers
(BrunoT) Rexxan Illiek AC 18/11/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 13/19 d20+5=10 ; d20+6=10 ; d8+3=10 ; d20+6=13 ; d8+3=8 ; Tuesday March 6th, 2012 9:09:06 PM OOC1: Whops! I forgot it's Pathfinder not D&D 4th edition where healing is a minor action. Sorry!
With the creature's tentacles wrapping around his shield arm, Rexxan swings his hammer at it one more time.
OOC2: Ignore this if the entangled arm is the one with the hammer, unless there is no problem attacking with it. [Attack of Oportunity against C3: Warhammer+6] [Damage 1d8+3] [Warhammer +6 against C3] [Damage 1d8+3]
(Derek) Tel Longstride AC 19/14/14 -- CMD 17 -- HP 10/18 d20+6=23 ; d6+1=2 ; Tuesday March 6th, 2012 9:19:49 PM
Tel unlimbers his halfling slingstaff and lets fly a bullet at his attacker!
slingstaff +6 damage 1d6+1
Ugh, what's that smell? - (DM RobC) d20+4=23 ; d20+4=18 ; d6+2=4 ; d6+2=8 ; d20+6=24 ; d6+1=2 ; d20+6=10 ; d20+6=14 ; d20+6=8 ; Wednesday March 7th, 2012 2:51:55 AM
As the creature moves in to attack, Toregan pierces its skin with his rapier. He then swings both weapons, inflicting more damage on the creature. (Rolled AoO for you, and would you believe I confirmed the crit with your rapier?)
Yngvar sidesteps, and causes enough of a distraction to aid Rexxan. (You didn't post coordinates for your 5ft step, so I assume you have moved to I13, in order to provide flanking bonuses to both Rexxan and Meranus)
Rexxan misses as the creature approaches him, but follows up with a hit upside-the-head with his hammer (The entanglement has no effect whatsoever on your arm for attacking. I just try and add flavour text to the attacks)
Tel lets fly a direct hit with a sling-bullet, that does not seem to harm the cythnigot in any way.
Meranus starts to feel less confident, but that doesn't stop him drawing considerable blood with his attack, as he carefully backs away. ---------- Round 4 C2 is bleeding, but flies after Meranus, eager to down the Taur. But Meraunus was waiting and quickly gores the cythnigot again with an AoO. Still flying, it attacks Meranus, scratching his skin (Attack vs AC14: 24 = Hit. Meranus takes 2pts damage)
C3 flies at Rexxan again, but the clerics shield once again holds true, blocking the incoming attack (Attack vs AC16: 10 = Miss)
C4 may have taken a few too many blows, as when it goes to bite Toregan it misses widely (Attack vs AC17: 14 = Miss)
C5 follows after Yngvar,but fails to land a bite (Attack vs AC14: 8 = Miss. Provokes an AoO though!). The creature growls, frustrated that it is yet to feed.
C1: dead C2: 13dmg... ready to drop C3: 3dmg C4: 6dmg C5: Healthy and hungry
---------- In other news, a new player be joining us soon .... me :) Duty calls in another game that requires some DM help, so I'm heading over there. In return, I asked whether I could join this party with a character of my own. I'm looking forward to standing side-by-side with Meranus, while Rexxan cures my ills, so I guess I should do my best not to kill anyone before then :)
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 14/14 d20+4=17 ; d20+4=6 ; d20+4=6 ; d20+2=10 ; d6+2=4 ; Wednesday March 7th, 2012 8:41:56 AM
(Thank you glorious DM for assisting me in killing you minions! Also I just realized something I should have realized when Erza brought up the AoO issue. With the 5-ft step option, I get 3 attacks per round. Two for full attack, and one for AoO when it moves in to continue attacking me because it has no reach, or when it move to target someone else because it has to leave a threatened square to get to them. Sweet!)
Toregan continues his rain of blows upon the cythnigot, doing all he can to kill the beast. As he circles around it he lashes out again, landing an ineffectual blow with his rapier.
(Derek) Tel Longstride AC 19/14/14 -- CMD 17 -- HP 10/18 d20+6=13 ; d6+1=7 ; Wednesday March 7th, 2012 6:11:43 PM
Tel continues to whirl his sling, the carved holes in the end making a strange howl as he lets fly another bullet at his opponent (C4)
Slingstaff +6 damage 1d6+1 (Woohoo!)
(BrunoT) Rexxan Illiek AC 18/11/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 16/19 d6=3 ; Wednesday March 7th, 2012 8:22:49 PM "These things are getting on my nerves! Come on, guys! FIGHT!!!"
Rexxan raises his hammer looking up with a silent prayer. It shines with a warm light, healing his allies.
Channel Energy for +3 HP to everyone. Five left for today
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 14/10/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 11/26, Entangled d20+4=14 ; d8+6=12 ; d6=3 ; d20+4=16 ; d8+6=10 ; d6=2 ; Wednesday March 7th, 2012 9:06:28 PM
Meranus sighs, asking plaintively, "Just how many of these things are there anyway?" He takes a few paces to his left (to FG12/13, avoiding stepping on the beastie), and tries to draw the attention of the loose monster that was trying to bite Yngvar (14 to hit C5, 15 damage). He then just stares at the two abominations, his glare shifting from one petal-pustule to the next, daring them to try (AoO: 16 to hit, 12 damage).
(Ezra, the Second) Yngvar Hefnd AC 14/14/12 -- CMD 12 -- HP 15/16 d20-4=10 ; d20-4=-2 ; Thursday March 8th, 2012 9:22:14 AM
Yngvar swings at the cythnigot that chases him (c5 AoO), but misses. Continuing with his earlier actions, Yngvar swings his dagger wildly to distract the cythnigot that is attacking Rexxan as it seems that the minotaur is doing well enough on his own.
AoO=10, miss Aid Another (Rexxan) vs DC 10=-2, miss AC +2 from Defensive Fighting
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 14/10/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 11/26, Entangled Thursday March 8th, 2012 10:34:52 PM (checking in)
Ugh, what's that smell? - (DM RobC) d20+6=20 ; d6+1=4 ; d20+6=16 ; d20+6=20 ; d6+1=5 ; Friday March 9th, 2012 12:06:40 AM Toregan's aim continues to be true with his rapier, but alas no visible damage is done to the cythnigot.
Tel takes up ranged attacks, but his sling bullet misses its mark as the cythnigot drops its head to allow the projectile to fly overhead.
Rexxan delivers some much needed healing to the party, again thankful that he can be selective as to who benefits from Domi's blessing.
Mernaus steps up to give Yngvar some relief, causing massive damage to the cythnigot from behind.
---------- Round 5 C2 is still bleeding heavily, but does its best to attack Yngvar, almost scalping the wizard (Attack vs AC16: 20 = Hit. Yngvar takes 4pts damage but gets to make an AoO)
C3 flies at Rexxan again, but the clerics defenses are again remarkable, blocking the creatures bite with his shield (Attack vs AC18: 16 = Miss)
C4 seems to be getting angry and Toregan keeps batting at it. It pursues him and lands an attack (Attack vs AC17: 20 = Hit. Toregan takes 5pts damage)
C5 sees its own innards start to fall out, and turns to face Meranus. Opening its jaws it moves to attack the taur, but winds up empaled on his horn, before sliding off to the ground and landing with a 'squish' (Meranus' AoO hits and knocks it out)
C1: dead C2: 13dmg... ready to drop C3: 3dmg C4: 6dmg C5: unconscious - 0pts.
Map to come later when I get home but feel free to kill them off in the mean time :)
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 14/10/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 11/26, Entangled d20+4=20 ; d8+6=10 ; d6=6 ; Friday March 9th, 2012 4:30:17 AM
The flytrap monstrosity has barely let Yngvar go before it sprouts a tongue that looks kind of like Meranus's horn (20 to hit, 16 damage). Wearily trying to tear the ivy growing from that bite, Meranus staggers over to the other side of the stream (HI11/12). "Haven't you finished your lot yet?"
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 14/10/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 11/26, Entangled d20+2=19 ; d8+6=9 ; d6=4 ; Friday March 9th, 2012 4:32:05 AM Random AoO without flanking: 19 to hit, 9 damage (13 if a flank miraculously appears)
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 9/14 d20+4=11 ; d20+4=5 ; d20+4=14 ; d6+2=6 ; Friday March 9th, 2012 6:56:03 AM
Toregan shrugs off the blow and retaliates as he moves away and prepares for it to move in again. as it does, He manages to add another little gash to its collection of wounds.
(BrunoT) Rexxan Illiek AC 18/11/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 16/19 d20+4=20 ; d8+4=6 ; Friday March 9th, 2012 4:58:06 PM
Rexxan swings his hammer again. This time he focuses all his anger in the attack.
[Ferocious Attack with Warhammer +3 against C3] [Damage 1d8+4]
(Derek) Tel Longstride AC 19/14/14 -- CMD 17 -- HP 10/18 d20+6=22 ; d6+1=3 ; Saturday March 10th, 2012 8:38:05 AM
Tel continues to sling bullets, atleast hoping to distract the creature (C4).
Sling Staff +6 damage d6+1
Ugh, what's that smell? - (DM RobC) d20+6=21 ; d6+1=5 ; d20+6=26 ; d20+6=24 ; d6+1=2 ; d6+1=2 ; Saturday March 10th, 2012 10:04:08 AM Meh, forget the map. There's two of them left and I think everyone is now aware of the best tactics (ie: make them come to you, or, flank them)
Meranus proves once again that being bigger is often better, skewering the cythnigot that had been pestering Yngvar
Rexxan manages to do some damage to one of the others, but the third one remains untouched, as both Tel and Toregan miss their intended target (noone was providing flanking so the attack roll just wasn't high enough)
---------- Round 6 C3 flies at Rexxan again finally finding a hole in the clerics defenses (Attack vs AC18: 21 = Hit. Rexxan takes 5pts damage))
C4, feeling surrounded does its best to take at least one intruder down with it, catching Toregan across the jaw (Attack vs AC17: 26 = Nat 20. 24 = Confirm Crit. Ooohh, potential for 14 damage here. Could this be the end of Toregan? .... And the damage rolls are d6+1=2 and d6+1=2. Wow, good thing my damage rolls were not like my attack rolls! Toregan takes 4pts damage. Man that felt like a wasted crit.)
C1: dead C2: dead C3: 4dmg C4: 6dmg C5: unconscious - 0pts.
(Josh) Meranus Stormhorn AC 14/10/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 11/26, Entangled d20+4=13 ; d20+4=7 ; Saturday March 10th, 2012 2:31:15 PM
Meranus lumbers closer, but he's grown so distracted by the weeds whipping around him that his horns find naught but air.
(BrunoT) Rexxan Illiek AC 18/11/17 -- CMD 14 -- HP 11/19 d20+4=11 ; d8+4=9 ; Sunday March 11th, 2012 11:40:10 AM "For Domi's wrath, die already!
[Ferocious attack with Warhammer at C3] [Damage 1d8+4]
OOC: Guys, I think not everyone added Rexxan's healed hit points. Please, take note and edit your posts headings to avoid forgeting.
(Sean) Toregan Dondarin AC 17/14/13 -- CMD 18 -- HP 5/14 d20+2=5 ; d20+6=20 ; d6+2=3 ; Monday March 12th, 2012 8:27:10 AM
Toregan feels his flesh tear, just like with the raptor. His mind clouds with pain, but he pushes through it, dropping his axe and concentrating on providing less of a target for the creature while still distracting it.
Defensive Attack w/Rapier (+2): 5 5 ft step somewhere And if I can fight defensively and still make AoOs... AoO w/Rapier (+6): 20 (or 16 if I have to use the Fighting defensive negative. still hits.) Damage (1d6+2): 3 (And nothing!) AC 19 until start of next turn
Ugh, what's that smell? - (DM RobC) Monday March 12th, 2012 7:04:27 PM Will wait for a bit to see if Yngvar and Tel post...
(Derek) Tel Longstride AC 19/14/14 -- CMD 17 -- HP 10/18 d20+6=21 ; d6+1=3 ; Monday March 12th, 2012 7:25:08 PM
Tel curses aloud seeing his famed slinging go for naught as continues to sling bullets.
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