Zinou's Hall of the Flesh Eaters (Inactive)

Game Master Zinou

What is it about watching gnomes cavort that is suddenly so tiring? Normally they hold my attention well, but now all I want is a nap.

Iqaal feels something strange as he stares at the relief.

"Hmm," he says. I wonder what it could be? Could this be the reason for that creature's end in the corner?

Knowledge (arcana): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25 Spellcraft: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25

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Agis seems utterly immune to boredom. There is an entire universe inside his mind to be explored.

The party shrugs something but they hear a soft falling sound behind them. As they turn themselves, they see that Robbyn has fallen asleep.

Indra and Iqaal immediately wonders what happened and they identify that a sleeping spell targeted them. They sense that it was linked to Findlefarb getting closer to the hag face illusion on the wall. Both agree that it was a trap but don't understand why it was set this way.

The party wakes up the witch and passes through the next door and enters a long, high-ceilinged hall partially flooded with murky, stagnant water. The sound of slowly dripping water echoes ominously throughout. A massive banyan tree has breached a large section of the south wall, and the tree's enormous invasive roots now extend several feet into the hall. Long sheets of thick moss and other detritus cling to the twisted tree roots, forming a curtain-like barrier.

Skirting the magical aura, the group passes through the next door and enters a long, high-ceilinged hall partially flooded with murky, stagnant water. The sound of slowly dripping water echoes ominously throughout. A massive banyan tree has breached a large section of the south wall, and the tree's enormous invasive roots now extend several feet into the hall. Long sheets of thick moss and other detritus cling to the twisted tree roots, forming a curtainlike barrier.

Agis, Findlefarb, Ayrii, Iqaal and Indra notice movement in the murky water and spot a giant leech approaching!

Please note that the terrain doesn't count as difficult terrain but you can't charge.

ROUND ONE - Flooded Halls - Fight! - Everybody's up to act! - Map updated
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Agis [28/28] : ?
Iqaal [19/19] : ?
Indra [9/9] : ?
Robyyn+Ayrii [7/7] : ?
Braggett [12/12] : ?
Findelfarb [10/10] : ?
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GIANT LEECH! [@]
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"Ah, now you see," Findlefarb begins, "Leeches were key to proper functioning of the Razimov estate. So very often we would brandish a jar of this creature's smaller brethren and explain to every would-be usurper who stopped by, no, sorry, we have enough bloodsuckers, thank you very much."

He steps back and draws his bow, as he continues his tale.

Inspire Courage, 5' step, draw bow.

Agis mentally lifts up some of the water, and shapes it into a battering ram. He then hurls it at the slug!

ATK: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5, but it splashes the water nearby.

Finflefarb inspires courage while Agis tries to hit it but misses.

Robyyn fixes the disgusting creature with his potent gaze, sending baneful energy that works to diminish the leech's reflexes, opening it up to attacks that would otherwise not land home.

Evil Eye for -2 to AC; Will Save DC 14 for 1 round, else 7 rounds.

Iqaal moves to the side while drawing his crossbow and let's loose a bolt at the disgusting creature.

Crossbow, inspire: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 1 = 6
DMG: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

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Indra moved around her companions and made sure to stay back from the creature that approached. She focused her mind and raised a small piece of the rubble behind her which then flew quickly at the leach. unfortunately her utter disgust at the slimy thing caused her attack to fall short and fall into the water with a splash.

telekinetic projectile w/ IC: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 1 = 51d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Lord Braggett wonders what all the commotion is about for a moment as everyone else springs into action "Leeches?" He looks at Findlefarb, a little confused. However, all the objects flying at the wall soon draw his attention and it suddenly clicks "Aha!" Swirling his flail overhead, he charges towards the slimy creature, laughing manically and kicking up as much spray as possible "Bloodsuckers!" Clearly inspired for more daring do, he takes a swing into the water.

Atk. Flail; IC: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 4 + 1 = 14
Dmg. Bludgeoning; IC: 1d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 1 = 6

Robbyn curses the leech while Iqaal tries to shoot a bolt and Indra projects a pebble, both missing widely. Inspired, Lord Braggett treads forward and hits the leech with a good blow.

The leech tries to bite Lord Braggett but misses widely!

L vs Braggett |19: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13

ROUND TWO - Flooded Halls - Fight! - Everybody's up to act! - Map updated
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Agis [28/28] : ?
Iqaal [19/19] : ?
Indra [9/9] : ?
Robyyn+Ayrii [7/7] : ?
Braggett [12/12] : ?
Findelfarb [10/10] : ?
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GIANT LEECH! [@6]
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"Haha!" Lord Braggett easily dodges the Leeches attack "You see? Nothing can touch a trained knight!" He says proudly as he swings his weapon once again, spraying the walls with water as it goes. At the end of his swing, Lord Braggett notices that his comrades are all lined up for their ranged attacks, quickly, he hops back and yells "Have at it!"

Atk. Flail; IC: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 4 + 1 = 15
Dmg. Bludgeoning; IC: 1d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 2 + 1 = 9

Standard to attack, and a 5' step

"A fun fact about leeches is that they are frightfully ticklish. If you tickle their undersides, they'll disgorge all their contents. Um, no, sorry, that fact isn't fun at all."

The bard lets an arrow fly.

Maintaining IC, bow attack.

Attack: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 3 + 1 = 12
Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Iqaal says, "The spell in the previous room may have affected the gnome trickster's brain."

He reloads and shoots another bolt at the creature.

Crossbow, inspire: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 3 + 1 = 21
DMG: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

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Knowledge (nature): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19

Finding no purchase in the vermin's mind, the witch abandons his normal strategy, and speaks familiar words. "กระทำด้วยคำแนะนำ"

5' step and casting Guidance to grant Lord Braggett a +1 competence bonus on a single attack roll, saving throw, or skill check in the next minute.

Agis tries to calm himself and blast the slug again!

1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 3 + 1 = 16 for DMG if hit: 1d6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 1 = 9

@Robbyn: Indeed, haha :D

Robbyn realises the leech is immune to mind-affecting effects and that it drains blood from its victims but before he can share whatever knowledge he could remember, the coordinated assault of Lord Braggett, Agis and Iqaal puts the beast down. It falls back in the muddy water with a soft *splotch*.

OUT OF COMBAT

A disgusting creature. Come let us not delay." Agis gives a rough search of the room looking for anything of value Perception Take 10 for 17

*splotch*

"Hah! I love that sound!" Lord Braggett stands back with a proud grin on his face and shows off by swirling his flail around a few more times. "Yes we should hurry..." he says in response to Agis "However, in light of new information, I now need to find a leech to tickle." He splashes off in search of slimy things, looking in every crack in the walls and between the roots of the tree for a chance to test Findlefarbs fun fact "Here leechy leechy leechy..."

Perception; Guidance: 1d20 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 + 1 = 18

"Hmm, I think the spell affected the other gnome too."

Iqaal moves away from the leech, seeking a dryer floor and keeping watch for danger.

Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

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"Perhaps later. Onward we travel! What's this tree doing here?"

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21

You search quickly the room but Findlefarb is interested in the tree roots, but he doesn't see an exit.

The roots could be climbed with a DC 15 check.

Looking at these, he spots a scum-covered leather satchel that is crammed among the banyan’s roots.

Findlefarb tries to reach the satchel and pull it out, casting mage hand if necessary to reach before sticking a hand in unknown places.

Let's not waste time on this ^^

The satchel takes a bit of time to untangle itself from the roots and goes down steadily.

You find a watertight scroll tube made of horn containing a scrap of parchment with a hastily scrawled note:

“We lost Gavreth, Kehm, and Nars in the Hall of the Flesh Eaters. Before he died, the wizard claimed the horror is a work of necromancy. I know it at least responded to holy water, so that means we should be able to—“

The rest of the note is smeared and illegible.

You also find a pair of sandals of quick reaction made of wyvern leather.

"While I would not say no to those sandals, though ought to go to someone who needs to close quickly, and one with sharp eyes."

Agis is ready to move on. but before he does, "The note mentions holy water. I have none. Do any of you?"

"I do have some; three vials. But that may not go far if that note is right."

The merest thought of doing any more climbing brings chills down Lord Braggett's spine, and so he looks on with relief as Findlefarb scrambles up the tree "Nicely done! I would have done it myself of course, but there were leeches to find."

"I do have some; three vials. But that may not go far if that note is right."

"Three will do just fine Sir. Remember, those poor souls lacked something important... A knight of extraordinary talents! Keep those vials to hand, I will protect you from the horrors that lurk ahead." Ready for some more action, Lord Braggett struts ahead of the others, shield and flail at the ready.

Although Braggett needs to get in close, his perception means he'll unlikely get a surprise round. Maybe Robyyn could try them for size, it could possibly help you get into position to throw a vial of holy water during a surprise round?

With the hideous leach taken care of Indra felt a wash of relief go through her. The relief lasted until they found the note. [b}"Well, at least we are forewarned this time."[/b] She smiled at Lord Braggett's words and said, "It is a pleasure to know such a knight as yourself is here to protect us."

"I'd be prone to wearing these sandals with socks, and no one wants to see that. Please, go right ahead!"

I think Agis or Robyyn would get the most use out of the sandals.

Agis would certainly take them.

Does Agis take the sandals?

Yes. and then is ready to go forth!

"Yes," Iqaal says. "Let us proceed. Time is against us, yes?"

He waits for his companions to ready themselves, and for Braggett to move through the door.

Robyyn makes sure that his holy water is accessible in his belt pouch, and grips one vial tightly as he prepares to continue on. Before Lord Braggett steps through the door, he places hands on the knight to grant him guidance. "กระทำด้วยคำแนะนำ"

Casting Guidance to grant Lord Braggett a +1 competence bonus on a single attack roll, saving throw, or skill check in the next minute.

The door seems safe, so Braggett opens it. Beyond is a dark room, and those without darkvision or low light vision cannot see much further then the area immediately around the door. Robbyn, Braggett and Findlefarb can see a cathedral-like chamber with high, vaulted ceilings supported by square pillars.

Dominating the middle of the hall is a huge mound of undulating gray-green flesh covered with weeping scarlet boils. The entire mass stinks of a weeks-old corpse. Clustered next to the mound are a half dozen figures, gluttonously feeding on its putrid flesh. Four have long teeth and pallid flesh stretched tightly over emaciated bodies. Two others are malformed, hairless, pustule-covered corpses that move and snarl more like an undead hound than an undead man.

As light spills into the room and the door creaks, they all turn red eyes your direction.

ROUND ONE - The Polyp Hall - Fight! - Iqaal and Braggett are up to act! - Map updated
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Braggett [12/12] : ?
Iqaal [19/19] : ?
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FESTROGS! [@]
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Agis [28/28] : ?
Indra [9/9] : ?
Robyyn+Ayrii [7/7] : ?
Findelfarb [10/10] : ?
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GHOULS! [@]
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"Foul creatures, prepare to be thoroughly tenderised!" Lord Braggett quickly covers the distance between him and a particularly ugly fiend. His flail makes a pleasing whirring sound as he spins it faster than ever, reaching it's crescendo at the moment before he lunges for the undead thing. "Stick together, don't let them surround you." Braggett barks out orders confidently, well aware of his companions' proclivity for ranged tactics "Don't be afraid to gang up on them though!"

Atk. Flail; Guidance: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 4 + 1 = 18
Dmg. Bludgeoning: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

No charge since I don't fancy an AC penalty with so many baddies around. Move action 10', Standard to attack.

Knowledge (religion) to identify: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24

Iqaal draws out a shining pearl and whispers into the magic item, letting knowledge flow back into his mind. He casts the spell, hoping for Nethys and his magic to protect his fellows.

Cast grease on the area marked in red on the map. Reflex DC 15 save.

Lord Braggett attacks and hits the closer ghoul while Iqaal casts a spell to hinder the enemies' movement.

He successfully identifies the two kind of undeads as ghouls and festrogs. They seem to be harder to attack with channeling energy than usual. The ghouls have a bite than might transmit a disease and they also can paralyze their opponent. The festrogs have pustules that can explode when they take piercing or slashing damage and potentially expose his opponent to another kind of disease. They also can feed on their opponent if they manage to bite them.

The two festrogs run towards the party. The left one manages to maintain his balance on the greasy area while the other rushes to attack Lord Braggett. Both try to bite their targets but only the one targeting Braggett succeeds. He seems to be revitalized by the feeding on the gnome's flesh.

ROUND ONE - The Polyp Hall - Fight! - Agis, Indra, Robyyn and Findlefarb are up to act!
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Braggett [3/12] : ?
Iqaal [19/19] : ?
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FESTROGS! [Black@(5) ; Yellow@]
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Agis [28/28] : ?
Indra [9/9] : ?
Robyyn+Ayrii [7/7] : ?
Findelfarb [10/10] : ?
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GHOULS! [Green@5 ; Red@ ; Pink@ ; Blue@]
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Agis steps back, "Draw them out! Control the field!"
He then draws power quickly before unleashing it Blast: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6 Man, my dice rolling is horrible.

Robyyn hefts the vial of holy water that he holds, and gives it the best toss he can muster, targeting the closest ghoul.

Ranged touch, splash: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6 (vs. pink)
Damage, holy: 2d4 ⇒ (3, 1) = 4 (1 splash damage to adjacent squares)
Miss direction: 1d8 ⇒ 6

He digs his next vial of holy water from his pouch.

Standard action attack, move action draw potion

Stepping out of easy biting range, Findlefarb draws his bow and speaks his mind. "Pustules? Well, that's what you get if you keep trying to bite people. I should know. I... Well, let's just say it's best to avoid the brothels of Galt."

Activating song, 5' step, draw bow.

Realizing she was in a very bad position right now Indra quickly focused on a spell and sent a glob of acid flying at one of their enemies. As soon as her spell was cast the psychic moved to get back in the doorway and get some people between her and the undead monstrosities.

acid splash on yellow: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 151d3 ⇒ 3

Agis blasts only air while the sylph witch splatters a vial of holy water on the pillar. Findlefarb bolsters his allies' courage while Indra throws an acid orb on the yellowish festrog, hitting it.

Two ghouls pass through the greasy area, the first one passing without troubles and the second one falling, spending time to get up. The other one bites Robyyn while the two others miss the gnome.

ROUND TWO - The Polyp Hall - Fight! - Agis, Indra, Robyyn and Findlefarb are up to act!
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Braggett [3/12] : ?
Iqaal [19/19] : ?
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FESTROGS! [Black@(5) ; Yellow@3]
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Agis [28/28] : Blasts!
Indra [9/9] : Acid splash!
Robyyn+Ayrii [2/7] : Holy splash! + 2 fort save (disease and paralysis)
Findelfarb [10/10] : Inspires!
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GHOULS! [Green@5 ; Red@ ; Pink@1 ; Blue@]
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Lord Braggett surveys the situation with no little concern "Fall back!" With the threat of being surrounded very real, he pulls on all the epic stories of few against many and comes up with a new plan "We'll trap them in the hallway, fight them one at a time!" He yells at the top of his voice.

I don't want to leave people high and dry, so I don't want to move unless y'all agree and Robyyn makes his save against paralysis.
BTW, Zinou, what is the DC for Robyyn's saves?

Iqaal surveys the scene. He says, "We may have use of the gnome's chicken yet." He draws on his arcane formula and produces a jet of acid from his hand, targeting the one Braggett hit.

acid splash @ green, inspire: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 3 + 1 = 21
DMG: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

He then moves back down the hallway.

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Fortitude, disease: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19
Fortitude, paralysis: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 = 16

Robyyn tries to move back as the ghoul approaches, but is pressed against the wall with nowhere to go. Essentially helpless in the face of its nearly mindless hunger, he's unable to fend off the ghoul's snapping teeth, screaming in pain when the ghoul clamps down on the soft flesh of his forearm.

Eep! I don't know

Unsure if his retreat would place his charges in more danger, Lord Braggett instead lashes out at the nearest Ghoul green "Haha!" He then takes a step back, favouring the side where the Festrog ripped out a chunk of flesh, the gaping wound obviously troubling the young knight "Pfft, 'tis just a flesh wound! Come closer and I'll show you what a real wound looks like." He taunts, sounding far more confident than he has any right to be as he whirls his flail overhead.

Atk. Flail; IC: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 4 + 1 = 17
Dmg. Bludgeoning; IC: 1d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 1 = 4

Standard to attack green, 5' step back

This is a hard fight, take your time to discuss your decisions. Your final one is a good one, Braggett :)

The sylph witch succeeds in resisting both the poison and the paralysis to the party's relief. Both were DC 13
Both Braggett's blow and Iqaal's acid splash connect! Watch the cover, though, Iqaal. With such a roll, even with -4 you hit, but it might not be the same next time ;)
The greener ghoul seems to be almost down but still stands.

One of the festrog steps closer to Agis while the other follows Braggett. They bite and claw their opponent fiercely but only a claw pierces Agis' flesh while the other one is much clumsier and bites the pillar instead of the gnome!

ROUND TWO - The Polyp Hall - Fight! - Agis, Indra, Robyyn and Findlefarb are up to act!
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Braggett [3/12] : ?
Iqaal [19/19] : ?
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FESTROGS! [Black@(5) ; Yellow@3]
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Agis [21/28] : ?
Indra [9/9] : ?
Robyyn+Ayrii [2/7] : ?
Findelfarb [10/10] : ?
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GHOULS! [Green@13 ; Red@ ; Pink@1 ; Blue@]
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knowledge (religion): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18

Seeing the creatures advance even further Indra knew this wasn't going to end well. She realized the things were undead and knew, beyond a doubt, that very little she could do would be of use against them. That in mind she cast a blob of acid out at one of them and then began to retreat further back into the room they just came from.

acid splash @ red: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 141d3 ⇒ 2