-82 HP
Encouraged by one of the elementals going down Dolgrin the Invincible yells out his war cry of impending victory.
For the Stone!
Ang channels healing energy.
-44hp
Cast Scorching Ray using Rod of Lesser maximization Ray 1 , damage 24
Ray 2
Dol spends the round slogging through the water back to the rest of the group while Ang's healing energy washes over the party. Maq's first scorching ray blasts into the water creature sending clouds of steam into the air and surprising him to such an extent that his second ray misses.
The creature clearly does not like the scorching ray attack and switches its attention to Maq, slamming him twice.
-68 HP
Somewhat out of breath from his exertions, You two...aren't done...yet? Let's get...this done....
Flanking
Cast Elemental Ray 3
The water creature continues to attack Maq.
-68 HP
Blade of fury=Aspect of Bull
Cast Elemental Ray 4
The elemental finally succumbs.
-53 HP
Dolgrin takes a small sip of ale before searching the waters using detect magic, Got to clear the taste of water from my mouth. BLECH! Finally getting some action, hey Maqej?
Any way out at the end of the cavern?
Dolgrin detects no magic and does not see any way out of the cavern from his current location at the entrance.
"Not a particular fan of water creature."
-40 HP
Well, nothing of use and no apparent way out. Now what? I'll take a look at the pillars, but I'm not a big fan of diving about and looking for a door.
Dolgrin uses every erg of his dwarven stonecraft to see if he can find a way out of the room.
or take 20...
I'll do some diving...swim about a bit and look for an exit...
Ang wades into the waters to help look as well.
On the far side of the cavern the party discovers two possible exits.
On the left side of far end of the cavern is a small hole in the cavern wall that is below the water line, the right side is a hole in the cavern wall about 20' above the water.
, if nothing...
I check out the one below the line...
The water is murky but it is definitely some sort of underwater tunnel that appears to angle upwards. There is definitely a source of light at about 15'-20' and some sort of opening. Based on the length of the tunnel and the slope it would be above the water level in the cavern.
Swim back and pass on the info, "Do you guys want me to check it out?"
Well I can't fly worth a damn, but I can swim a bit. Let me go first lad; hate to see something take a big bite out of you. If something gets me it will be better, I probably taste like crap and it will spit me out.
Deep breath....
Dolgrin goes for a swim:
Dolgrin uses the previously cast message spell to communicate what he sees to Maqej.
What do you think Maqej? You guys want to swim up here and see if we have a new friend to play with?
"I'm on my way", start swimming
Ang makes it through the tunnel.
Give me a swim roll Maq!
"huh, splrx flbb!" sputters and hacks up water...
Maq takes 5 points of non-lethal damage and is shaken for 5 rounds, but makes it through the tunnel.
A shaken character takes a –2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks. Shaken is a less severe state of fear than frightened or panicked.
A large lizard is attracted by the sounds of Maq's near drowning and rushes towards him looking for an easy meal.
party action
WHOA big fella! Take it easy; we aren't that tasty...
Angruk casts bless on the party.
The lizard ignores Dol's attempts at animal diplomacy and lunges at Maq, ravaging the half-drowned sorcerer.
-40HP
No! No! Nibble on my you ornery beast, I'M the TASTY one!
Aspect of Bull +2 STR
Cast shield on myself
Dol's first attack does some solid damage to the lizard and Ang easily penetrates the creature's defenses but only with a glancing blow. With the taste of warm blood in its mouth, the powerful lizard lashes out again at Maq searching for more.
"Eek!", cast scorching ray
the second ray connects for
-60hp
Get off my friend you nasty gecko!
Maq's ray scorches the lizard's maw as it tries to chew on him. Dolgrin's strike nearly takes its head off.
End of combat
"Now you both look better after a little healing."
-4HP
That's quality healing Angruk; you are the Stone's essence! Great job Maqej, this thing is now already half-cooked. Nothing like some lizard jerky to keep an empty stomach at bay.
Dolgrin casts about the room looking for loot and/or a way out of this new cave.
On the other side of the cavern the group finds:
lots of bones
200 gp
50 sp
+2 ring of protection
+2 cloak of resistance
+2 cold iron battle axe
+2 shield
+2 Belt of Physical Might (Dex and Con)
MW full plate (in rough shape, 50 gp value)
Any way out of this cave of death besides the way we came in?
Dolgrin nominates himself for (in order of desire):
Belt
Cloak
There does not appear to be any other way out of this cave than the way you came in. Even after a thorough search by the entire group, no other exits are revealed.
"I could use a shield like that. Axe looks like good work too but not really my style so we should probably sell or trade the axe. I'd take the ring too if no one else can use it."
Angruk looks at the pile of bones and then steps over them to perform a prayer.
"Blessings to the warrior who fell fighting the lizard, may Torag accept you at his bountiful table. Your equipment won't go to waste sitting in this dark hole any longer ...and may it serve us better than it served you."
Dolgrin looks a little surprised at Angruk during the prayer. When Angruk finishes-No offense Angruk, but I'm pretty sure if Torag really cared about this fallen warrior we'd be picking over lizard bones right now and not his. Let's go back down to the previous cavern.
"Go ahead and take that stuff guys", hoping for a better swim
"I'm getting better..."
Dolgrin looks a little surprised at Angruk during the prayer. When Angruk finishes-No offense Angruk, but I'm pretty sure if Torag really cared about this fallen warrior we'd be picking over lizard bones right now and not his. Let's go back down to the previous cavern.
[dice=swim w/aspect of frog]1d20+6+4
"Every warrior eventually falls Dolgrin, even Torag's most favored."