Ghiv Masdara |
Hmm. I do appreciate good tea. I guess this will do... Ghiv says, with a sigh.
So, should I turn into a cave lizard and scrabble around looking for the shrine?
Ghiv Masdara |
Yes sir! All of the creepy crawlies down here are fun to pretend to be. My favorite is the cave gecko. Cave flies are downright delicious!
DaWay |
Within the hour, twelve kuo-toa led by a monitor arrive at Ploopploopeen's quarters. The monitor is admitted and informs Ploopp informs him that he, is whip, and the prisoners will accompany them to see the archpriest of the Deep Father and are promptly escorted there.
The idol to Leemooggoogoon the Deep Father consists of a large ide cut roughly in the shape of a manta ray and stretched out on cords between two support poles. A dead, splayed out manta ray is pinned to the center of the hide. Two dead octupuses are draped across the top, their tentacles pinned together and painted with red and blue pigments. The idol reeks of decay, and the broad stone altar below the idol is stained dark with blood.
The archepriest of the Sea Mother steps foward across the span of the altar toward the kuo-toa waiting for him there
The younger archepriest replies
Lenthus Dilwam |
Lenthus whispers to the others, "I have a plan. If I use one of my spells (command), I can make the archpriest bow, thereby showing his loyalty to me, supposedly the avatar of Leemooggoogoon. If any challenge me, I can use another of my spells (arms of hadar) to scare them off. If you have a better plan, please tell me."
Atendarius Kraye |
Healing during short rest: 3d6 + 4 ⇒ (3, 2, 6) + 4 = 15
"Your plan could certainly make things a lot simpler, but I worry they won't be so easily fooled. It is worth a try whatever the case. If it doesn't work we'll just start killing things." Frost briefly dances across the tips of Aten's fingers as he thinks of unleashing his magic.
Vothe Rowan |
Vothe whispers "It's not a bad idea, but just remember that if you mess it up, you'll be stuck near the altar away from our group, so try not to die."
Before Lenthus leaves, Vothe will indicate a large stalagtite with a nod of his head and whisper "If we get separated, that's where we should meet up. This is probably going to get a bit crazy, especially if Lenthus' plan works. Which it will."
Take inspiration with you Lenthus, you'll probably need it.
Lenthus Dilwam |
Crap, just realized something.
"Wait." Lenthus pales, "I don't speak undercommon... I feel a bit foolish now."
You should keep the inspiration then.
Bryn y Rhosynmelyn |
I don't understand why we don't just bring down our wrath against the followers instigating civil unrest in the name of dark gods. We're here to eliminate the followers and bring peace, so why not just strike down their alter and their fellowship? Bryn looks around, I acknowledge that these creatures are likely tough with such number, but without a church or leader there is no fractured Sloobludoop. Then again, we struggled mightily against fish...
Ril Trausch |
During our short rest, if you spend hit dice, don't forget to add 1d6 for the amount you heal.
Short rest hps 1d8 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + (6) = 9
On holiday so am still catching up
Ghiv Masdara |
Oh, I don't mind teaching you the words. Here you pronounce bow like this... and then "go and do no more harm" like this...
Ghiv will attempt to teach Lenthus just a few words in Undercommon.
Lenthus Dilwam |
Would that work? If he teaches me a few words in undercommon, then I could use them to talk to these guys? It might take an intelligence check or something?
Bryn y Rhosynmelyn |
He only needs to know the command bow, right? I don't see how he can't remember a single word of another language. Maybe someone with undercommon and deception can stand and cry "He is the avatar of Leemooggoogoon!" to back it up.
DaWay |
Lenthus can learn "bow" in undercommon prior to the ritual.
Kuo-toa parade around the altar in a wide circle as they chant. Part of their path sends them splashing and wading through the shallows of Darklake. You cannot tell one faction from the other, but you see the archpriest of the Sea Mother and his whip moving toward the altar.
Bloppblippodd calls for the sacrifices to be brought forth, and one kuo-toa on each of you jumps to do your bidding, along with a duergar prisoner. They prod you with their spears to herd you toward a slight depression 20 feet from the altar with a large grate at its center. The stonework of the depression is stained with the blood of innumberable sacrifices, and you can hear the gentle lapping of the Darklake coming up through the grate. The chanting grows louder.
Blopp gestures toward the alter, where upon her father suddenly attacks, striking her with his scepter. Kuo-toa loval to him surge forward to attack, while the guards that brought the characters forward stand in shock.
The archpreists and their followers fight.
Lenthus Dilwam |
Initiative: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12
"Graiii!!!" Lenthus's head grotesquely morphs into the form of a giant milk white crab with teeth, complete with snapping claws, and swivels to scream at the guard holding him
Minor illusion to make head look like the above.
Intimadate: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14
Ghiv Masdara |
GM did you maybe want to start rolling initiative for us? So we know who is up?
Ril Trausch |
Just back from holiday so am going to try to catch up
Ril draws his bow and shoots at the high priestess.
Bow: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15 for 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
Atendarius Kraye |
Aten attemps to keep some of the Kuo-toa off of Shuusar with a swing of his staff and a great blade of ice bursting from its arc.
Ice Knife: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22
Damage on target: 1d10 ⇒ 4
AOE damage: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 6) = 9
Aten will attempt to target a group of Kuo-toa such that he doesn't hurt any allies
Vothe Rowan |
In that case, Vothe will draw his blade, move up, and help Bryn with the priestess.
Attack Roll: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12
Damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
"You can do it Bryn. All the way!"
bonus action for inspire on Bryn
Ghiv Masdara |
Ghiv casts Shillelagh and his little club becomes much more powerful!
Lenthus Dilwam |
Lenthus panics slightly, and tries to move away from his friends
"Jirai-Whedab! To me!"
Move away from friends and try not to move to close to enemies (So trying to avoid opportunity attacks, but will take one if necessary.) Arms of Hadar. DC 13 Strength saving throw for each creature within 10 feet or cannot take reactions. Necrotic Damage: 2d6 ⇒ (6, 3) = 9, half damage on a miss.
Ghiv Masdara |
Ghiv will whack any Kuo-Toa that acts aggressively towards him or his new allies.
You mannerless fish faced cretins! Stay back! I'll not have you sacrificing me on that altar!
Shillelagh: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18 Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
DaWay |
The shallows now have kuo-toa crying out and flailing in the shallows of Darklake. Several are pulled under or strike at unseen foes beneath the surface, something most of you are all too familiar with. The water foams red with blood.
The young archpriest calls out Leemooggoogoon! as her father strikes a final, fatal blow, dropping her before the profane altar.
Another sound rises above the burbling cries of the kuo-toa. The dark surface of the water father out bubbles and begins to foam. A thick, oily tentacle bursts forth, followed by another. Then two monstrous heads break the surface, both resembling hideous, angry baboons with wickedly curved tusks. Both heads are attached to a single torso, and the monster's red eyes burn with bloodlust and madness. The creature rising from the Darklake must stand thirty feet tall or more, with water cascading down its back and shoulders. Upon reaching its full height, the great demon throws back its heads and roars!
I'm going to need a Charisma saving throw in addition to what you are going to do.
Lenthus Dilwam |
Oh dear, this sounds scarily like Demogorgon.
Charisma: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22
Lenthus backs away slowly.
Axthres, what, or who, is this thing?
Intelligence: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
Assuming a history check (makes sense for axthres, since demon), but if arcana, subtract 2.