The Once & Future KingMaker

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perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23

Seraph looks around for anything amiss, especially as this seemed easy. Too easy.

Asta goes to stand next to Seraph, one hand absent-mindedly combing the Paladin's mane while she looks around.

Perception 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16. Detect magic active.

Perception:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14

Sunset looks out over the steaming morass, weapon cradled on one arm.

"Well.. that's a mess to go wading through just to get some shrooms...." She opines.

Please Make a K(Nature) check to go along with the perception.

k-nature identify what I can in this area.: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19
k-nature identify what I can in this area.: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21

Seraph combed through her mind for what little she knew about botany and flora...

Knowledge Local:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

I...um.. dun't do this 'nature' stuff... (>_>)

Noticing Seraph's reticence, Torod also looks closer at the area. "I'm sure you're just being paranoid."

Perception 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (12) + 15 = 27
Strawberry Perception 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21 aid other
Knowledge (nature) 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19

At first what the party takes as just a patch of large Fungus growths, but after a moment of watching Torod and Seraph notice one of the Fungus plants is a Huge carnivorous Fungus creature called a Tendriculos (Huge Plant)

Asta's stroking her hair brings about a smile. "I'm fine now. That manticore aided in relieving stress."

After Torods words she nods towards the fungus and explains what she can recall You can read my spoiler if you want.. "That... That's going to be trouble. From what little I know, it likes to swallow prey whole. So getting close isn't an option. Kill it from a distance." She draws her bow and prepares to fight if necessary.

Sunset nods, "Okay. Big scary tentacle monster. Aye, keepin' it at range sounds tha' best plan." She un-holsters her fire arm.

"Anything work better or worse on it?" Sunset asks as she takes aim. (Range to target?)

The mud pool is about 20ft wide and sits in a bowl shaped depression which is about 140' across. The fungus growth seems to be mostly limited to within the bowl edges which is within 60 ft of the bubbling mud pool.

The Tendriculos is about a quarter of the way around the bowl and about 20ft from the pool. You would estimate it is about 70 feet away currently.

Torod also prepares his bow. "It can also move. Slowly, but it does move. [b]"I'll go around the other side in case it tries to flee."

Sunset nods even as she braces her self to 'Take a shot'. "I be ready fer tha' word..." Then she frowns,

"Here.. a walkin' plant. That in't like them tree folks, is it?" She asks hoping to catch an answer before Torod moves off too far.

"I'm not really armed for tendriculos," Asta confesses, raising her sling for inspection. "Or is it as vulnerable to lead bullets as most other things?"

Torod moves half way around the bowl with bow out. The others remain at the edge.

The tendriculos starts move 40 feet towards the main group. Coming to within 30ft. Torod is at 60 feet from the creature and from the main group.

"Gods!" Torod is frustrated that he can't get into position before the plant-beast makes its move. "Keep moving. Don't let it get close. And split up so it has to choose its prey." Torod starts back and casts Gravity Bow.

'lucem vobis benedictio!'

Justinian casts Bless on the group, then follows Torod to place himself halfway between the Hunter and the rest of the group. He refrains from asking the question about invading the creature's home and attacking it. After all, it was a monster.

"Well, time to find out whether it is or is not," Asta mutters as she starts to whirl her sling -- and launches a lead bullet at the tendriculos.

Sling attack 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 4 + 1 = 12 for 1d4 ⇒ 1 damage.

Sunset shakes her head, "Remind me ta' be givin' ye lessons with somat whut really gets tha' lead out..." So sayng she aims and fires.

*BANG*

Att Roll:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26

Dam Roll:1d8 ⇒ 6

Crit Confirm:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20

Argh! Wonky forums glitched when I was trying to finish my post.

At least the glitch didn't 'eat' my '20'

Crit Confirm:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19

Dam Roll:4d8 ⇒ (5, 5, 7, 2) = 19

Seraph doesn't leave Asta, preferring to shield her since the queen didn't step back. She raises her holy symbol and casts shield of faith once more. Cladding herself in Arshea's unseen veils for protection.

SA: cast shield of faith on self 2/1st level spells remaining. +2 deflection bonus to AC
MA: ready move action to interposed herself between the beast and Asta I'd it continues to approach her.

Torod cast gravity bow and moves back 30'. Now 30 from group.

Justinian cast bless and move halfway between Torod and the group.

Asta flings a sling stone at the creature but misses.

Sunset fires her pistol at the plant severely wounding it.

Seraph cast shield of faith and guards Asta.

The Tendriculos charges to within 15ft of the main group attempting to attack Sunset with a tentical but misses.

tentical w/+2 charge: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11
damge if htis: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
grab if hits: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (3) + 15 = 18

Tendriculos - 19 dam

Party is up
Torod is 40' to foe
Justin is 20' to foe
Others are 15 to foe.

Note Tendriculos has 15 foot reach.

Torod stays at this distance. "That's not keeping it at a distance." He calls out as he fires an arrow at the tendriculous.
Comp Longbow, mw mighty +2: tiger aspect, gravity bow, bless
to hit: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 6 + 1 + 1 = 12 to hurt: 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (6, 5) + 2 = 13

Strawberry stays next to Torod ready to defend him if needed.

FA - 5ft step away from plant monster
SA - Cast Divine Favor

"Milady, we should retreat some..." Seraph calls upon the strength and wisdom of Arshea's favor to increase her chances of resisting this beastly plant.

Justinian moves next to Torod again. His hand glows a deep green as he touches the hunter's bow.

'benedicite hoc telum'

Cast Magic Weapon on Torod's bow. The +1 to hit does not stack with the mwk bow, but you get the +1 damage.

Torod missed.

Seraph shifts 5ft back and cast divine Favor.

Justinian joins Torod and adds a magic enchantment to the hunters' bow.

Still to act Sunset and Astra.

"Fire in' the hole!" Sunset calls before throwing something towards the monstrous plant.

Att Roll:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26(To hit touch AC)

am Roll:2d6 ⇒ (3, 1) = 4

Throw alchemist bomb

Crit Confirm:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16

Crit Dam:4d6 ⇒ (4, 6, 1, 5) = 16

"I am inclined to agree," Asta says in response to Seraph -- and she doubles over, vomiting up a stream of black, squirming bodies. While the Witch backs up alongside Seraph, the spiders swarm across the Tendriculos, biting and gnawing as best they can.

Vomit swarm, followed by 5-ft. step away. I hope it'll work on this thing.... Automatic 1d6 ⇒ 6 damage. Distraction active, and poison; Fort. DC 11 or 1d2 ⇒ 1 Str. damage.

Pretty sure the damage will be a thing. It's a walking goram shrub. I don't see it being distracted or poisoned. Heck, I'm actually hoping the spiders do just starts gnawing/attacking automatically. Not much insentives for tha' lil buggers to attack tha' shrubbery other wise. :P

Sunset takes a five foot step away from Asta as well,

"GORAM-it! It never gets easier seein' ye do that, luv."

"Fortunately, I don't have to look at it unless I practice in front of a mirror," Asta says, shrugging. "Unfortunately, I have to feel it. Let us just say, I drink a lot of milk on days I cast that spell."

They should. They're primed to attack creatures in the area I direct them to, and a Tendriculos is a creature, if a Plant one. ^_^

Previous Round - you noticed the plant is regenerating (19-10=9 dam)

Sunset throws a alchemical bomb hitting the plant with a critical blast of fire, which also suspends its regeneration for the moment.

Asta vomited up a swarm of spiders that move towards the Tendriculos. The mass of spiders bite and sting the plant, the poison doesn't seem to have any effect on the plant, and it doesn't seem to be distracted.

fort vs DC 11: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23

The Tendriculos ignores the spider swarm as it shift forward to attack Sunset. Biting it then whipping her once with each tentacle causing her to falls unconscious / dying and wrapping her limp body in one of the tentacles preparing to swallow her!

bite : 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (11) + 11 = 22 to hit if hits: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (6, 5) + 7 = 18 damage
Tentacle : 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20 to hit if hits: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7 damage
Tentacleite : 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25 to hit if hits: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4 damage
Grab: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (1) + 15 = 16

Tendriculos - 9+16+6=31 dam. Didn’t regenerate this round due to fire.

Spider swarm round 1 of 4.

Sunset - 18+7+4=28 (grappled) (-4 dying)

Party is up (map has been created/updated)

Urk...

(X_x)

Fort Save:1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20

But... least I'm in'a stable sort'a dyin'. :P

....... can we do called shots? Like can I attempt to hack or disarm the tentacle? Otherwise I am somewhat at a loss as to what to do for Sunset. :/

Yes you can try a disarm.

Not that mutch ta' worryin'. I is 'restin', like. Y'know, pinin' fer tha' fjords kind'a restin'. :P

Asta casts a spell on the Tendriculos, attempting to distract it long enough to save Sunset. Meanwhile the spiders continue to gnaw and bite!

Swarm auto-damage 1d6 ⇒ 5
Asta casts ear-piercing scream for 2d6 ⇒ (6, 2) = 8 sonic damage. Fort. DC 15 for half. Fail the save and be dazed for one round.

Torod backpedals to put more distance between him and the tendriculous.

Comp Longbow, mw mighty +2: tiger aspect, gravity bow, bless
to hit: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 6 + 1 + 1 = 26 to hurt: 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (6, 3) + 2 = 11

Using Power Attack, divine favor, bless
FA: Drop bow
MA:Draw <L> Bastard Sword +1 free action while moving 20 ft towards plant beast.
SA Attack plant beast.: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 1 - 1 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 6 + 1 + 1 - 1 - 2 = 19
Damage: 2d8 + 3 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (1, 1) + 3 + 1 + 2 = 8
Fighting defensively +2 dodge bonus to AC

Seeing Sunsets plight Seraph decides to face the beast, in the hopes to distract it from flailing young Sunset further. "Milady! Withdraw, I will fetch Sunset!" She dropped her bow as she strode forward, taking the beasts lashing tentacles as she drew her massive blade. Her muscles expanding to compensate, steaming as her demonic nature revealed itself. With a bellowing roar she moved in and swung her blade at the overgrown plant with all of her might...

After her blades pass she turns the flat side to her opponent and fights defensively...

Sunset stabilized as she is held perilously in the Tendriculos’ grip.

fort save vs scream DC15: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14 faile - full damage and dazed for 1 round

The spiders continue to bite and sting the Tendriculos causing damage as does Asta’s ear piercing scream, which sonicly dazes the creature.

Moving further back, Torod pierces the plant with an arrow.

Seraph moves forward drawing her sword and slashes the creature causing sap to flow from the wounds inflicted .

Tendriculos - 31+5+8+11+8=63 dam. Dazed for 1 round.

Spider swarm round 2 of 4.

Sunset - 28 (grappled) (-4 stabilized)

Justinian is up

"Justinian!" Asta shouts. "Heal Sunset, if you can, or get her out of that weed's grip! Hurry! The stunning spell will not last long!"

At Seraph's call, she bares her teeth in a snarl. "Fine, fine!"

Moving back another 5 ft.

Dazed :O

Seraph fights defensively, prepared to throw everything at the beast to save Sunset. When Asta shouts out she feels relieved, knowing that when the beast goes berserk that she will take the brunt of it.

Not that mutch ta' worryin'. I is 'restin', like. Y'know, pinin' fer tha' fjords kind'a restin'. :P

I see what you did there...your feet are nailed to the perch!

Justinian shifts to his left, getting closer to Sunset. A burst of healing cyan energy rolls out from him.

Channel Energy: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 5) = 7
Best I can do from where I was.

Asta shift back 5ft as Justinian channels positive healing energy into Sunset which is enough to revive her.

The plant creature is dazed and unable to act which frees Sunset from the tentacle's grip, but it’s natural regenerative processes start up once again as many wounds start to close up as they heal.

Tendriculos - 63-10=53 dam.

Spider swarm round 2 of 4.

Sunset - 28-7=21 ( conscious )

Party is up!

Not sure of penalties but...

"Gah!" Sunset exclaims from where she's been dropped. She glares up at the plant.

"Ye big fekkin' hay bale! Try ta mulch me, will ya?" So saying she pulls another device from her coat and throws it.

Ranged touch att:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

Dam Roll:2d6 ⇒ (1, 1) = 2

A small spurt of fire sputters some where about near the Tendriculos.

Looks at dice roller... Face-palm... (-_-)

The first spider swarm continues to gnaw and savage the Tendriculos.

Auto-hit 1d6 ⇒ 3

"Everybody get clear of that thing! Use ranged attacks if you have them!" Asta shouts - and then doubles over again, another stream of wriggling black bodies pouring out of her convulsing throat.
A second swarm of spiders converges on the Tendriculos.

Another Vomit Swarm for 1d6 ⇒ 2 plus distraction plus poison Fort. DC 12.

"Ok. New plan. Strawberry, keep it off me for a sec." Torod takes a step forward as he begins casting a spell (Summon Nature's Ally II)

Strawberry lets our her feline roar as she streaks toward the living plant. She

Bite: tiger aspect, charge
to hit 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 9 + 2 = 25 to hurt1d6 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8 trip 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 2 = 15

Justinian casts a spell..

'dona nobis robore tuo'

Then he steps up to Seraph and places a strong hand on her shoulder. The power flows from him into her, and a feeling of great strength surges through her.

Cast Bull's Strength, step up and give to Seraph.

Sunset still woozy from being nearly dead critically misses the huge plant creature with another bomb, fortunately it still takes splash damage from a near mess to it’s front right. It’s enough to stop its regeneration for a moment once again.

miss direction: 1d8 ⇒ 2

Asta attempts to Vomit another swarm, choses a bad time as the Tendricule also recovers from it’s dazed and takes a swipe at the spell casting Asta who is still within it’s 15ft reach. The creature bites her severely and she is grabbed in what passes for a mouth. The spell is interrupted and lost.
bite w/-4 cover -4 cover: 1d20 + 11 - 4 - 4 ⇒ (17) + 11 - 4 - 4 = 20 to hit if hits: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (6, 4) + 7 = 17 damage plus grab: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (7) + 15 = 22
Asta concentration due to damage vs DC29 : 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19

The current spider swarm continues to bite the plant doing a little damage

Torod begins casting a summoning spell, as Strawberry charges the Tendriculos tearing into the overgrown mushroom, but can’t trip it.

Justinian moves up and gives Seraph enhanced strength.

Tendriculos - 53+ 2 fire + 3 + 8 = 64 dam. (No regeneration this round.)

Spider swarm round 3 of 4.

Sunset - 21 damage ( conscious )
Asta - 17 damage (grappled)

Seraph is still up.