Megan's Curse of the Crimson Throne (Inactive)

Game Master Megan Robertson

"Hmm. Maybe I should create an item that provides continual light". "I'll have to think on it". "Well here we go anyway". Hytogg stands ready his Wand in attack position.

.Chatterbeak, fly around the room below and see what you can see.

Chatterbeak, nods in agreement.
Yes, Master. Check for villains I will. Chatterbeak will not even have to hide since Shinyman is like a bright Arrow Catcher hanging in air and cannot fly. Be quick, yes i will.

Varrel is too kind too say it, but to himself, agrees with the bird.
Just be careful and remain silent

Chatterbeak then flys down the whole, Past Ashe and fly the Perimeter below, taking care to avoid any hazards.

.Perception: 1d20 (15) + 9 = 24
Remember, Chatterbeak has scent as well.

Ashe scrambles down, a couple of hairy moments and he gets where he wants to be. Hytogg, Una and Varrel peer down, while Chatterbeak flits around.

Murky water floods the filthy bilge, its surface dark and calm.

Chatterbeak's keen sense of smell can detect decay, rotting wood, mud... it doesn't seem like this area has been in use for quite some time.

"Well?" He holds out the potion of mage armor to Varrel. "Try not to break in the first encounter." He keeps his eyes on the door that Ashe pointed out, axe to the ready.

With Chatterbeak once again on his shoulder, with his report ofthe lower level, Varrel meets Shaktan's glare with steady eyes and accepts the Potion and downs it.

Thank-you.
Despite the challenge in Shaktan's voice, Varrel has spent a lifetime under controlling, disrespectful and sometimes outright vicious masters. I would take a lot more than that to raise his ire, besides, he was unproven amongst this group. Something he would very quickly rectify.

Ashe looking around finds what he expected... the bilge of the ship is merely used as a middin... probably the Privies empty into the bilge here but it was best someone confirm it. And with the proclivity that Devargo had shown for 'spiders...' it was possible that perhaps a large variety one could have had a lair down there. It seemed too risky to Ashe to send a valuable familiar down into an area that might have spider webs or even a web casting spider hiding there to snare it from the air. Then a rescue would have been necessary and unlikely to succeed considering how 'fragile' most familiars were. Ultimately someone had to be... "gutsy" enough to venture down and make sure there were no further threats...

These thoughts all flashed through Ashe's mind as he scanned the room... relieved that it was just an empty bilge.

"Indeed it is thankfully empty..." Ashe called up, as he ascended the rope one last time.

Climb: Take 10! 10 - 3 = 7
* Modifiers: DC5 Rope with Wall to brace, -5DC in Corner with two walls to brace against, Slippery Surface +5DC; Total DC5

Back up on the lower deck Ashe gestures to Una and Shakhan toward the next door as he puts out the two torches and stows them back in his belt pouch. He makes no comment to 'Chatterboxes' teasing... willing to accept criticism at the exchange of none if his comrades sustaining injury...

"Ok. The next door Una, Shakhan... but be wary... we have not run across Devargo's personal quarters! He must have some, so... this last door may be it! If so... reason stands that it may be trapped against unwanted visitors. Use extreme caution in opening and unlocking that door!

Ashe readies his shield on his arm and draws his Longsword again at the ready once more...

Una again pulls out her thieves' tools, applying her skills to the lock (if the door is locked) of the room Ashe indicates.

1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 28

This time, Una's skill is displayed for all to admire as she makes short work of the lock.

Map Update

A single low desk sits against the wall of this room, but there aren't any chairs. Several sacks are on the desk, rather lumpy ones.

A large wooden door marked with a painting of a spider is on the southern wall. A plain door is to the north.

There's nobody in here.

Ashe moves forward, politely excusing himself as he steps past Una and Shakhan cautiously entering the room.

He points to the North Door {the one without the spider upon it} and Nods to Shakhan to guard it. Ashe favors Una with a softly spoken, 'Excellent work!' as he cautiously walks past into the room next to the table with the lumpy sacks on it.

Shield up Ashe gently prods the lumps in the sack with the tip of his longsword to provoke some movement if they are creatures within...

If there is no responsive motion Ashe uses the tip of his sword to pierce/catch on the end of the bag and dump their contents slowly...

Varrel motions Ashe to hold a moment, he moves in and takes up positon at the other door (bottom left corner of the room) and the shortsword in his right hand cackles quietly as he readies an action to Spellstrike (Shocking Grasp) anything that comes through the door.

He then silently nods to Ashe to continue.

Chatterbeak takes a perch directly above the door so that he may share the space of anything that enters and readies an action to help distract anything that enters (aid another) should a foe come through.

Ashe pauses in regards to Varrel and Nods in grateful agreement... before proceeding on...

Una holds up a hand in the typical indication to halt, then lowers all the fingers but the index one. She checks the desk for any traps, and if it is not trapped she'll open it and look inside. (Usually desks have a drawer at least.)

Perception (Take 10?) to look for traps.
10 + 6 = 16

Perception (Take 20) to search the desk.
20 + 6 = 26

She will attempt to do all this as quietly as possible.

Again... Ashe will pause in deference to Una's expertise, he nods in approval... waiting for her to finish her search...

The lumpy sacks contain Varrel's possessions. Everything's there apart from any coins he might have had.

Varrel's eyes flash with recognition at the sight of his gear.

Even toned he says That's my gear. It seems the Spiderking saw to keep it or had not had time to sell it. You'll note the Insignia of House Thrune on the hilt of my Claw, the Warhammer and on the hem of the Chainshirt, the Pearl of Power has a Shocking Grasp prepared within.

As if to back up his claim, Varrel pulls aside his shirt to reveal the same symbol burned over his heart.

Unless anyone attempts to stop him, Varrel will move to retrive and Don his gear. These items are the only possesions he 'owns' or rather, the only things his master has given him. Whether or not the others put together his brand marks him a slave, and thus not leagally entitled to own anything, remains to be seen.

If the others to not prevent him from getting his gear back. Varrel's +1 Chainshirt takes his AC to 17. He sheathes his Warhammer handle down on his right hip. His scimitar sheathe is placed cross-draw on his left hip. He pockets the Pearl of Power, the Shortbow and Arrow quiver are stowed on his back. Spell component pouch goes on his belt over front left hipbone. Finally he puts his spellbook and the potion of Cure light wounds in a small phanny pack on the back of his belt.

Looking at Ashe, he holds out the Potion of Shield of Faith and the Borrowed Shortsword, hilt first.
I am sorry, but the my money pouch was not among my gear. Please accept a potion of equal value to the Mage Armor until I can make proper payment.

At Varrel's recognition of the items emptied upon the table... that is good enough for Ashe. He steps away from the table and moves to take Varrel's place at the door to the south - the one with the spider emblazoned upon it.

Ashe takes up position to guard the door.

Knowledge {Nobility}: Take 10! 10 + 5 = 15

Ashe's brow furrows at the displayed slave brand of House Thrune his eyes softening with sympathy.

Ashe is startled at the offer of a potion in payment... he'd completely dismissed the matter.

Ashe has to choke down the almost automatic refusal of payment... but smiles and nods accepting the payment, "Payment is not required, for in truth - to me, money is the least valuable of things I do possess... but I'll not spurn your gift of fairness in the spirit in which it was freely given. Thank you."

Ashe detects evil in the direction of the Northern Door, just to confirm his suspicions - the 60'ft cone breaching the less than three foot thick ships walls scanning the length of the vessel northwise... to reveal no other sources of evil upon the ship that way.

Ashe speaks to his comrades, "We have found Varrel's possessions... behind a locked door and no other crew on board - thus far. I also do not detect any other sources of evil beyond that Northern door... I think we have spent enough time in search of the ship... I'm reasonably sure that there is no one else upon the ship other than the evil beyond this southern door. Lets deal with it now while the durations of our limited magics are still in effect. Gird yourselves ready... we strike 'Chitters' now!"

He gestures for Shakhan to join him as he prepares to open the 'spider' door.

After anyone else readies themselves, Varrel will cast SHIELD upon himself before Ashe opens the door. Taking his AC to 21 and will use a Swift Action to use his arcane pool to enchant his weapon to +1.
*While his weapon is not magical, Arcane pool normally stacks with a weapons enchancement, so I'll assume it also works on a masterwork weapon.*
Varrels to hit with the Scimitar is now +7 for a 2handed spellstrike or +5 for spell combat

Though it does not sit well with him, Varrel will stand 3rd in order of march, deferring to the parties 2 main fighters. Then speaking to Ashe in ElvenI am ready, Just One.

Varrel will await Ashe to enter the room.
Chatterbeak, sensing his masters, tensing for combat, flaps to perch on his shoulder. Taking care to stay to the rear so to not block his vision. Ashe feels the Empathic Link as Chatterbeak's senses highten his own.
Varrel granted the alertness feat

Hytogg will step up behind Una as she attempts to open the desk. "Let me see if there are any enchantments about".

Casts detect magic, and scans the desk, the sacks, (just retroing a bit), and the rest of the room.

2 main fighters? which ones are those?

Una drinks her potion of gravity bow and follows Ashe towards the door marked with a spider.

She makes certain that the tiny pseudodragon is safely behind her.

"Not sure what's behind this door, but it might be able to eat you in a single bite.... It might be able to eat us in a single bite."

She shudders.

Apologies Una, I meant the 2 main MELEE fighters. Varrel has seen you picking locks and you carry a crossbow all the time. He's assuming you are a rogue/archer.

Ashe, detect evil reveals nothing evil behind the north door. (If you turn towards the south one before the spell expires, all the bells go off...).

Hytogg, there is no enchantment associated with the desk although of course some of Varrel's gear is magical.

Una, you find that the desk drawer is unlocked. All it contains is a scrap of paper with a grocery list scrawled on it, some of the items crossed out.

And now, to the door with the spider painted on it....

The door is unlocked. It opens outwards, towards you. Within, the dark chamber beyond is riddled with dizzying tunnels and twisting corridors formed by thick cobwebs. The floor is a sticky, lumpy mass of webbing and dozens, if not hundreds, of bones — many of which seem to be from humanoid bodies. Some of the webs seem to shimmer and dance, almost as if reflecting rainbows in their silken forms. There is a continual sense of movement, not seen but felt, a skittering on the edge of your perceptions.

What now?

You say 'dark' room. How dark? Are the Human Chars going to have trouble seeing? If light is an issue or foes are hiding,
Varrel and Chatterbeak will make a Perception check:

Varrel Perception 1d20+ (14) +8(4+2Alertness+2racial)= 22
Chatterbeak Perception 1d20+ (5) +9= 14

If they see nothing (due to darkness) Varrel will cast light on his armor to banish the darkness. He'll also step past Shaktan and Ashe (move action) into the room, on the right of the door, so the others can see by his light and to draw enemies to him near a choke point where his allies can enter with an attck. (Varrel would total defense but cannot, he used his standard to cast) That would end his turn.

IF he does spot Chitters (then bugger the light!) within Move range he'll shout a warning to his allies, close and Shocking Grasp 2 handed Spellstrike. Varrel is after Spiderking's executioner, he is NOT interested in Surrender.

Acrobatics/Balance (if required to avoid webs/bones) 1d20 (9)-1(Armor Check)+2= 10
Initiative: 1d20 (13) +2= 15
Varrel Attack 1d20 (17) +7= 24 (+ another 3 if enemy is wearing metal armor)
Damage 1d6 (4)+ 1(enchant)+4(1 1/2Str)= 9
+ 3d6 (6,2,4) 12 for shocking grasp= 21 damage

Ashe thinks to Majenko, {Majenko could you relay this mentally to Shakhan, Una and Varrel?}, "I am the one most heavily armored... I'll draw the creatures attention be ready to take advantage of them revealing themselves when I bait them. Be careful of the rainbow hued webs... there is something sinister about them!"

Ashe moves forward to draw attention to himself from any of the creatures inside. With all the cover from the webbing... there is little doubt that he can be attacked from any angle he cannot see beyond the webs. So total defense is useless if he cannot ready against a specific quarter of attack.

Ashe boldly walks in doing a full move [30'ft if Expeditious retreat still running. 20'ft otherwise] and detects evil trying to pinpoint the location of the source of evil...

[The Trap door above is likely still open so some diffused light comes in through the ceiling.]

Speaking, "Chitter's... your master is no more, come forth and face justice for preying upon the peoples of KORVOSA... or we'll burn this ship down to the waterline with you in it!"

Bluff: 'You ALL know Ashe has no intention of doing such a thing... but Chitters might not!' 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

Ashe stands ready Longsword and Shield in hand...

Initiative: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 = 16
Perception check: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21
* At least an attempt to avoid being surprized!
Move Action: Move 30'ft w/E.R. or 20'ft without
Move Action: Detect Evil - 60'ft cone

Enchantments Active:
protection from evil {Potion - 3min [30rounds]}
expeditious retreat {Potion - 3min [30rounds]}
bless {Hytogg's Spell [?rds?]}
- Megs you'll have to inform me what is still running.

Damn, Ashe beats my initiative. Oh, well. If my Perception is enough to spot Chitters, roll with my attack action as before. If I can't see anything or cannot reach Chitters with a Move, then I just move up to stand on Ashe's flank with our allies at our back.

Enchantments Active:
Arcane Pool Wpn enchant {10 rds remain}
Shield {Spell - 3min [30rounds], Current AC21}

1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8 Initiative
1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20 Perception

Hytogg calmly stands wand at ready, as the useful if impulsive warriors charge forward, clearing the webs from his path.

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Una moves forward behind Ashe, keeping her crossbow trained on the darkness before her. She readies an attack upon sight of the creature... (whether its some sort of huge spider or an ettercap)

It is dark as in gloomy, with the only light being that filtering down from the hatch above.

Peering through the murk, Chatterbeak spots something large and points it out excitedly. Staring in the direction indicated, Una realises that it is indeed an ettercap - a grossly-overweight one!

Everyone's attention is distracted however by a large ogre spider that drops from the ceiling just inside the doorway, nose-to-nose with whoever is in the lead (is that you, Ashe?).

Ogre spider's initiative: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20

Initiative from anyone who hasn't, please, and first round actions & rolls. Startling the spider's sudden appearance might have been but you were expecting trouble and he doesn't get surprise!

[Yes, Megs. Ashe is in front as the Ogre Spider has the higher initiative... it attacks first against Ashe's flat-footed/Shield AC {19}, unless it is evil {21}.]

* By the way... you don't mind me calling you 'Megs' for short do you? I've done it before and it seemed alright...

Ashe swings his Longsword at the Ogre-Spider... a mighty blow to wound it grievously... Power Attack!

Standard Action - Longsword, Power Attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18
* Normal +8 hit, -1 {Power Attack}, +1 bless

Longsword-Power Attack Damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

Thinking to Majenko, {Majenko, could you ask Hytogg to magic missile the ogre spider and ask both Hytogg and Varrel if either can ready some means to burn webs if we get sprayed with webs from either the Ogre-Spider or the Ettercap? I'm asking you to telepathy to them because ... an Ettercap is intelligent... and I do not wish to identify our spellcasters to him!}

Speaking, "Everyone focus attacks to take down one opponent at a time!"

Varrel acting on Init 15 is standing behind Ashe, I believe Shaktan is to Ashe's right? Varrel badly wants to get to the Ettercap. But this Creature will do.

Ashe, we need to get into this room, Una can you shoot the thing?

Varrel then steps forward and to Ashe's left side, to give Una a better line at the creature, hoping she can hit it with Ashe in the way. He's back is against th side of the ship and he takes a 2handed swing at the creature, Scimitar cackling with electric energy Spellstrike but the angle is difficult around the side of the door.

Varrel Attack 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20
Damage1d6 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7Wpn Enchant+two handed str
Shocking Grasp 3d6 ⇒ (4, 5, 1) = 10

Megs, can you roll miss chance? If Varrel misses he'll hold the charge for next round.
9rds of Arcane weapon enchant left
Shield Spell- 29rds

Not sure if Majenko gets the message to Varrel in time, but it wouldn't make a difference. He has no torch and no fire spells prepared today.

Initiative 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Shakhan is cautious in approaching up to Ashe and the spider man. Thing. His shield raised he primarily tries to get into position to flank or pin-into-corner the creature.

Attack, fighting defensively 1d20 + 6 - 4 ⇒ (6) + 6 - 4 = 8 damage 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

AC 24 (22 + 2 from defensive fighting)

Oh, it's evil, dear Ashe... you go first.

Ashe steps forwards without missing a beat, longsword swinging... connecting with the spider and severing a leg with a gout of vile ichor. It hisses in fury, and pain and tries to bite this annoying thing in front of it... mandibles snapping...1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22... oops, damage 1d6 ⇒ 5 +poison Fortitude save, please, don't forget the +1 from Hytogg's bless :)

Varrel performs quite an exotic manoeuvre with his 'Claw' - reaching awkwardly around both Ashe and the doorframe... and connects! The spider shudders convulsively, drawing its remaining legs back towards its fat, hairy body, topping over and lying there, legs clenching inwards, quite dead!

Hytogg relaxes, on the verge of spellcasting, saving the energy for another time. Una peers over the sights of her crossbow into the gloom, sensing rather than seeing movement in the depths (towards the centre of the chamber). Shakhan remains poised in defensive posture...

For a moment everything pauses, expectant.

What now, folks?

{Technically Megs... Bless only adds +1 to Saves versus Fear effects, which at this level Ashe is already Immune to. I know its a house rule we've always used in our sit-down games that bless is just simpler to think of as a general +1 to all D20 Saves and Attack rolls... but its not in the RAW. Up to you though! :)}

Fortitude Save: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 6 + 2 = 16
- Modifiers: +6{Fort}, +2 Protection from Evil {Ogre Spider was Evil}

Ashe falters momentarily as the spider's venom courses through him as he tries to shake off its effects...

But he only reels but an instant... trying to inspire his comrades with his stoic fortitude, "Well Done Varrel, Shakhan... and now for 'Chitters'...!!!"

Ashe moves forward toward the bloated 'Ettercap' warry of other 'pets' ready to spring from the webbing as he approaches the disgusting master of poisonous vermin...

Move Action: Move to within 15'ft, just out of 5' step and full attack action of the creature.

Standard Action: Total Defense - AC 26!
- Modifiers: +4AC'dodge'{Total Defense}, +2'deflection' {Protection from Evil}, Base: Shielded AC 20

"Una lay into the Ettercap with a quarrel, Hytogg... magic missile the abomination..., Varrel to my side... we advance together, Shakhan move around to flank 'Chitters'... stay out of its step and reach - you don't want to give it the chance to flurry a series of attacks upon you alone!" {ie. Do move so close it can 5'ft step and full attack you!}

"Be careful, everyone... it may yet not be alone!!"

NOTE: Hytogg... Ashe has been damage twice and no one else has been injured at all. Though Ashe may be too self-sacrificing to ask for it... some healing might be appropriate at this point as he has 'hopefully' shrugged off two poison effects... and been injured twice!

Ashe will be delighted to know that he's not been poisoned.

You have until Wednesday to post what you want to do next as I have an all-day interview tomorrow and probably won't get online.

Varrel sees Ashe, wounded, yet still throwing himself in harms way, despite there being multiple able fighters to take his place at the front. {"Typical Paladin"}, he thinks, {"so eager to throw thier lives away even when not called for, it's no wonder most die young."}

Yet despite the similarities between this Paladin and Keegan, who'd set him on this path, this very young man possessed an optimism Varrel had never seen before. Whether that was the boys blessing or curse, remained to be seen.

Varrel had, had enough. It was time to try and end this. Speaking,You are wounded, get behind me!

MOVE ACTION: Varrel moves up to stand beside Ashe, on his left, away from Ashe's sword hand. Keeping enough distance between them and the creature that, should it close, they could flank it with a 5ft step each. But he hoped to finish this NOW

Varrel felt the anger of a thousand lashes well up inside him, let it build, and carried it through with the only ranged offensive spell he had left. Judging by the litter of bones around them, his creature had killed far too many, THIS. Is for your victims. He released a primal scream and let the magic flow...

Color Spray, DC= 15 will save. Ashe is right next to Varrel, thus not within the cone's Area.

8rds of Arcane weapon enchant left
Shield Spell- 28rds AC:21

Hearing Varrel's words, and noticing the blood covering the Holy man, Hytogg channels positive energy.

"May the healing touch of Nethys bless us all with the healing touch".

1d6 ⇒ 5 Positive Energy.

He then moves forward Wand at ready.

Ashe smiles, "Nicely done Varrel! Worry not... I can still heal myself..."

At the wash of positive energies over everyone from the Power of NETHYS the spider bite wound opon Ashe's thigh stops bleeding and heals completely... the only trace of its presence the blood upon the surface of the paladin's armored greaves...

"Our thanks, Servant of the All-Seeing Eye! You see Varrel... none of us stands alone - I trust my companions... and you."

Shakhan roars furiously, every nuance of the cry inflecting his killing intent towards the strange creature as he slowly makes his way towards it.

Intimidate, demoralize 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25

Sorry everyone. Sick with the headflu since Friday. Barely getting back to some semblance of normality now (but still hacking up a storm).

Una attempts to pierce the darkness with her crossbow, aiming for the ettercap despite the distractions around her.

1d20 + 8 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 8 + 1 + 1 = 16 for 2d8 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (6, 2) + 1 + 1 = 10 damage.

Round 2
Una quickly shifts and reloads, aiming past her fighting comrades at the ettercap again.

1d20 + 6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 6 + 1 + 1 = 21 for 2d8 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (6, 5) + 1 + 1 = 13 damage.
1d20 + 6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 6 + 1 + 1 = 26 for 2d8 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (6, 8) + 1 + 1 = 16 damage.

Hytogg lets fly with a Magic Missile a big smile on his face.

1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 magic missile

Back now. No joy jobwards :(

I'd better roll Chittersnap's initiative: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16

He's lumbering to his feet when Varrel steps forwards and unleashes all his pent-up rage in a blast of magical energy, as the varigated lights of his colour spray jet from his fingers and impact the ettercap. He staggers back, making a strange shrill sound.

Una's first bolt barely misses, but she adjusts and two bolts thud into the bloated creature, just as more mystical energy, this from Hytogg, crackle its way into him too.

Chittersnap falls heavily backwards, landing with a crash that seems to shake the entire vessel.

Silence falls once more.

It's dead. Stay alert, there may be more.

Varrel- Perception1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14
Chatterbeak- Perception1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13

Silently, Varrel repremands himself, "My spell didn't drop the Creature. Not good enough!" he angrily scans for something else to hit...

7 rounds of arcane pool left
27 rounds of SHIELD

Ashe moves forward into striking distance or the Ettercap "Chitters", but pauses.

"I think you berate yourself unfairly friend Varrel your spell blinded the creature and Una and Hytogg finished it off. Shakhan... if you would be so kind as to remove its head... we'll be done with this."

"Well done Una, Hytogg! I had little doubt this would be the result. Now everyone look about carefully to make sure there are no more dangerous arachnid vermin lurking about... before we take our leave of the lair and secure this door for the authorities to sort through the slain. If we are done here we go and loot the quarters area... that likely will have more mundane 'evidence' of Bravasi's evil-doing..."

Asherick Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Una carefully looks around, trying not to get stuck in any of the webs, and also is careful of ettercap traps.

Perception
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

Hytogg helps Una look around. Magic Radar engaged

1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8 Perception

After the first search, Una takes the time to do a proper thorough search, pulling down webbing as necessary. Taking 20

Shakhan doesn't mind at all, with grim satisfaction he severs the head of the creature - though it takes three, four strong swings to get the job done.

Varrel gives Ashe a look that makes it clear he was NOT needing pat on the back right now. He says nothing and moves away, blade in a low guard, taking his time to look carefully about for any hiding enemies.

Take 20 search+9

Chatterbeak, the danger apparently passed flaps over to find purchase on Shaktan's shoulder.
See Master, Chatterbeak did well he did. Found good help for Holy quest, yes I have. We have a new Dumb Shiny Man for friend and Chatterbeak found always happy Crackerman to carry biscuits and food for Chatterbeak. Chatterbeak likes Crackerman the best.
You still got biscuits, Crackerman?

Varrel is quick to curb Chatterbeak's train of thought, before the bird can reveal more.

Ashe is NOT Keegan, Chatterbeak. Wewill continue this later and you should be sure the Barbarian doesn't mind youperching on lest he sharpen that axe on your beak my friend.

I would like a Reflex save from everyone moving into the web-festooned area, please.

You can hear scuttlings and scurryings, sounds like there may be small spiders or other creepie-crawlies, but no other large ones come into view.