Shadows in Freeport (Inactive)
Game Master baldwin the merciful

Sweet slowly points at the group again: Nothing on the mound of dead rats or the tree.

She continues to look around a bit making sure to keep an eye out for traps or secret entrances into the house.

Watch out for those weird plants that eat your mind.

At least in the first 30 feet or so of the entrance there is nothing new, that you have not already seen.

Norjan looks back at the others with a serious look: If the shadow rats are dead, perhaps we should check out the entry some more. The more we clear out today, the less resources we will have to expend before getting in tomorrow.

And, I remind you all. If I can hit it, I can do a lot of damage. Save your spells for things which we cannot hit with blades.

I can cover our approach with my Fog Cloud spell. It will prevent the spellcaster in the house from knowing where to target spells.

Tell where you are exploring this evening and what you are doing. Provide a marching order.

Ichabod is willing to take the lead with Norjan.

Shoot off the fog cloud and lets go. I will go with Ichbod. Feel free to give the directions. Norjan is a fighter, he will be the first in the battle. He will defer to the others on where to explore.

When everyone is ready, Icabhod will fire off a Fog Cloud at the upper windows where they saw the flash, causing a rolling cloud of fog to spread in a 20 radius.

That will last an hour unless dispelled.

Sweet stays in front of the group about 15 feet sneaking and searching to avoid traps and ambushes.

You understand that you have no vision beyond 5 feet in fog cloud? That there is a concealment? You, also, understand that the last creatures didn't seem to have a tough time locating you without vision nor was their movement hindered in the previous battle?

I think the fog cloud was placed in the air infront of the house to block the casters view of us.

My intention was to use fog cloud on the upper windows of the mansion where the spellcaster was firing spells at us, thus rendering them unable to see us. I do believe you can target squares other than your own for fog cloud's starting square.

Fog Cloud

I didn't see that you were putting it to block the view of the house windows, that is why I asked.

Everyone can make a perception check.

That is what I asked for initially - I actually hoped someone would have Darkness or something similar, but Fog Cloud works. Sorry if Icabhod did not relate this. Our goal is to play his game. He blinds us, we blind him.

Perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29

Icabhod peers. Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19

Sweet keeps her guard up as usual.

Perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (8) + 12 = 20

Norjan, Sweet and Icabhod feel the ground rumbling slightly.

Norjan, Icabhod mentioned where the fog cloud was going, I missed it on the read through.

Beware, the ground is rumbling.

All, ground is moving. Either there is an earthquake or something coming from underground. Everyone beware.

Whisper: Riggs, do you see anything moving underground from up above?

Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25

Shine stays near the back ready to assist as needed. She casts Produce Flame and holds the flame in her hand like a torch.

Perception 1d20 ⇒ 13

Hearing that there was something approaching the group from underground, Riggs takes to the air again, wanting to put distance between him and whatever MIT be happening on the ground.

I forgot the thumb drive, so I don't have the map with me right now. Is this marching order correct? Row 1: Sweet (15 ft ahead sneaking); Row 2: Norjan and Icabhod; Row 3: Belloch; Row 4: Shine. Riggs is in the air (how high?) I will assume there is a 5 ft space between the rows.

Light sources: Shine (magical flame in hand)

Riggs do you have a light source?

DM, I plan on flying relatively close the the group, no more than roughly 20' in the air. I can cast light on my ring, so I should be able to see fairly decentlly.

Thatsounds good to me, will be out to work for some hours but will check in.

And our witch was casting Dancing Lights as needed. They can move 100' in a round and there can be up to 4 sources in a 10' radius circle.

Current Map

I put the light sources on the map.

Be sure to watch out for more of those weird plants

The rumbling through the ground becomes more pronounced as large creature partially emerges from the ground. This long slender creature has reddish-brown scales, its mouth is lined with rock hard teeth.

RD1 begins:

Belloch -Takes a 5 ft step back and casts fly on himself.
Shine
Worm
Sweet
Riggs
Norjan
Icabhod

WORM Encounter

Icabhod has his axe out, waiting for the right momment to strike, choosing his timing carefully.Sounds better than ending up last in initiative. ;)

What is that thing? Shine asks as she steps forward and tries to burn the creature with the flame she is holding.

Touch Attack with Produce Flame: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 181d6 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11 Fire Damage

(6 touches remaining)

Shine: No saving throw, correct? Also is this a melee touch attack?

Touch attack yes, no saving throw

Shine make a fortitude DC17 save, failure equals con damage: 1d2 ⇒ 1.

Your fire damage injures the worm but you notice its skin secretes a noxious, waxy substance. This venomous sheen poisonous when touched.

The worm lashes its tooth mouth about and spits out a line of acid (breath weapon) at Shine.

Acid breath weapon, DC17 reflex for half damage: 8d6 ⇒ (6, 4, 3, 1, 6, 3, 4, 6) = 33

What square is the worm? I don't see it on the map.

What square is the worm? I don't see it on the map.

The worm is on the map and it is haloed in magenta on the map. K16/17 is what is emerged from the ground. The map shows J16/17 too but that part of the worm is still underground.

Riggs circles in the air above the worm and fires out a blast of magical force at the it.

Empowered Magic Missle 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (3, 4, 2) + 3 = 12 times 1.5 equals 18 damage.

RD1 update:

Belloch -Takes a 5 ft step back and casts fly on himself.

Shine - touch attack prod flame 11 HP. Takes 33 HP of Acid damage unless she makes Reflex, then half damage. Made the reflex save for half damage, made the con save.

Worm - took 11HP of flame from Shine. Breathed acid at Shine. 33HP unless reflex is made by Shine. Shine made the reflex save for half damage.

Sweet

Riggs - empowered MM 18 HP of damage.

Norjan - both picks miss the worm.

Icabhod - unsuccessfully tries to cast defensively.

Icabhod defensivly casts Divine Favor on himself +2 Hit/Damage for 1 minute
Cast defensivly: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11

But unfortunatly, a flying clod of dirt smacks into his face and the spell fizzles.

Shine recoils from touching the creature, jerking her hand back as if burnt.

Fort Save: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24

I would like to suggest that the fire touches the worm and not shine's hand, but that is your call.

Reflex Save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21

As the worm belches forth its acid breath Shine steps to one side, avoiding the brunt of the breath, but still getting burned badly. (16 points of damage)

Shine, if its a melee touch attack you take damage if you fail the save. It is one of its defenses.

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The dirt flings in Icabhod's face.

Seeing the monster rise from the ground, Norjan swings both his picks. Unfortunately the surprise arrival of the beast threw off his timing.

Swift Action: Begin Crane Style

Fighting Defensively

Attack-Heavy Pick: 1d20 + 11 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 11 - 2 - 2 = 9
Damage: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13

Attack-Light Pick: 1d20 + 11 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 11 - 2 - 2 = 13
Damage: 1d4 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9

AC 26 - fighting Defensively

Both of Norjan's pick attacks miss the worm.

RD1 update:

Belloch -Takes a 5 ft step back and casts fly on himself.

Shine - touch attack prod flame 11 HP. Takes 33 HP of Acid damage unless she makes Reflex, then half damage. Made the reflex save for half damage, made the con save.

Worm - took 11HP of flame from Shine. Breathed acid at Shine. 33HP unless reflex is made by Shine. Shine made the reflex save for half damage.

Sweet

Riggs - empowered MM 18 HP of damage.

Norjan - both picks miss the worm.

Icabhod - unsuccessfully tries to cast defensively.

Sweet still has his RD1 action.

RD 2:

Belloch
Shine
Worm
Sweet
Riggs
Norjan
Icabhod

Belloch will hold his RD2 action. I'll take the action tomorrow if he hasn't responded.

Shine, if its a melee touch attack you take damage if you fail the save. It is one of its defenses.

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The dirt flings in Icabhod's face.

I am good with your ruling, but consider Flame Blade as part of the reason I posted the question. Its a 3' long blade of flame that hits with a touch attack. My thought was that you hit with the fire, as in both cases the damage is fully fire based and is not based on hitting/touching the creature.

Sweet moves to J18 and attacks the worm:

+1 Short Sword Attack:
1d20 + 12 ⇒ (19) + 12 = 31

w/ Pirhana Strike Damage:
1d4 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14

2nd Round: (5 foot step to flank)

+1 Short Sword Attack:
1d20 + 12 ⇒ (17) + 12 = 29

w/ Pirhana Strike Damage:
1d4 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14

Sneak Attack:
3d6 ⇒ (5, 3, 4) = 12

Sorry I am on vacation and was at a concert last night. Just saw the updates.

Sweet - you forgot to confirm your crit on the first attack.

Potential Crit:

1d20 + 12 ⇒ (12) + 12 = 24
1d4 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11