GeraintElberion |
I'm assuming that everyone has had the same problem's I've had getting onto Paizo, if not then sorry for the delay here... :)
The combined blows momentarily stagger Nualia,...
Everyone hits... Jessa still can act...
As Neil is still hammering out Serpents Skull content and the goblin is not acting, I would suggest that Jessa is wrangling the goblin - either persuading it to keep still or using daze to successfully stun the little fella.
DM Wicht |
Nualia staggers but nevertheless attacks Mitnal once more, fury writ large across her face.
Attack Mitnal: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23
Damage: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13
The sword is followed up by a claw towards Mitnal's face...
Attack Mitnal: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10
Though the claw misses Mitnal's face the sword slices him open and the hardy shoanti collapses to the ground.
With something akin to glee on her face, Nualia steps back towards the coin like pillars. Her hand moves towards the unholy symbol at her neck.
Jeslara "Jessa" Eventide |
Did you say Jessa gets a double action?
free action
"Don't let her kill my friends!" Jessa tells the charmed goblin, "Stop her!"
I'm leaving the instruction intentionally vague so the goblin can attempt to grapple Nualia rather than try and kill her. And, as he does so, Jessa will move to flank Nualia from the other side and take advantage of the flank to make a touch attack on her.
"Chocante agarrar!" Jessa shouts, sheathing her hand in a blaze of electric sparks and then reaching out for Nualia's armor.
Action #1: Melee touch attack with a +3 bonus for targeting someone wearing metal armor and waving a metal sword... 1d20 + 1 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 1 + 3 = 17
Add +2 if flanking.
Damage, if applicable... 1d6 ⇒ 6
"Chocante agarrar!!!" Jessa shouts again, desperate to stop Nualia from harming Mitnal or Eugen any further...and suddenly realizing they're all very much fighting for their lives now.
Action #2: Another melee touch attack... 1d20 + 1 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 1 + 3 = 16
Add +2 if flanking.
Damage, if applicable... 1d6 ⇒ 5
Tactical discussion:
I think Jessa may still have a divine command spell left that she could spontaneously convert to a cure light wounds. Unfortunately, Blackwing can't deliver it as a touch spell yet. Jessa would have to be a 3rd level wizard for that...and that's assuming a familiar can deliver divine touch spells for a multiclass caster. Even so, I'm thinking Gyorgy and Jessa will have to keep up the no save barrage of magical damage on her. The wand of shocking grasp is Jessa's best bet. And the wand of magic missile is Gyorgy's best option. Other than that, I don't know what more we've got.
Gyorgy Elberion |
Tactical discussion:
** spoiler omitted **
tictacs
In fact, we've done at least 33 hit points of damage (everyone has hit at least once and the highest attack Kenzo got was a 15).
We could be optimistic and assume that she's not going to have more than 50 hit points. In which case we might be able to slap her down - assuming she has not got any tricks up her sleeve.
Can we block her path to the pillars? Is she about to kill us all with negative energy?
I'm willing to support the idea of blowing her away with as much damage as possible.
"No!" I move next to Mitnal and then fire off the wand at Nualia.
Kenzo |
I'm going to have to backtrack, but I think Kenzo has at least one more stunning fist to try if not two.
Kenzo tries to push all thoughts from his mind and focuses his power into his fist, hoping to stun the lethal Nualia. Fort DC 13. A defender who fails this saving throw is stunned for 1 round (until just before your next turn). A stunned character can't take actions, loses any Dexterity bonus to AC, and takes a –2 penalty to AC.
Attack 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15
Damage 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
Jeslara "Jessa" Eventide |
Jessa looks at Gyorgy with a stunned expression as Nualia falls. It's quickly replaced by relief. She gestures at the goblin and commands him, "Don't let her rise again." Blackwing, too, hops down to keep an eye on the dark priestess as well as her charmed servant.
Then, she rushes to Mitnal's side. "Please be alive..." she gasps, rolling him over, fearfully avoiding the tremendous gash from Nualia's blade.
"Sivhana aid him," she prays.
Casting stabilize for now.
"Eugen? Kenzo? Gyorgy" she asks, "Is everyone else okay?"
Gyorgy Elberion |
"We're looking better than her, anyway."
I look around at my comrades: "As long as we don't have to fight anything else, we should be okay."
Nervously, I eye the strange pillars and use detect magic to investigate them.
DM Wicht |
"We're looking better than her, anyway."
I look around at my comrades: "As long as we don't have to fight anything else, we should be okay."
Nervously, I eye the strange pillars and use detect magic to investigate them.
Technically, one pillar made of giant solid gold coins. I think I did erronously use the plural above, but its a single pillar at the joint of two walls forming something of a wedge at one end of the "l" shaped room.
The pillar of immense golden coins radiates magic. Examing the aura a bit closer, Gyorgy realizes its illusion based amgic.
Gyorgy Elberion |
Gyorgy Elberion wrote:"We're looking better than her, anyway."
I look around at my comrades: "As long as we don't have to fight anything else, we should be okay."
Nervously, I eye the strange pillar and use detect magic to investigate it.
Its a single pillar at the joint of two walls forming something of a wedge at one end of the "l" shaped room.
The pillar of immense golden coins radiates magic. Examining the aura a bit closer, Gyorgy realizes its illusion based magic.
"Hey, gang, this pillar has some illusion magic radiating from it. Maybe that's why Nualia moved toward it."
I turn away from the mirror and note that at least two people are doing something far more important.
"Hey, good work Jes" I blush slightly and turn away as Mitnal paws his rescuer: "I'll just, um..."
Then I use detect magic to investigate Nualia too.
Jeslara "Jessa" Eventide |
In his semi-conscious state, Mitnal gropes the nurse.
"Wh-what are you!? Aiiieeee...keep your hands to yourself...you...you...barbarian!" Jessa grumbles as she withdraws. Despite being put out with him, it's clear she's glad to see Mitnal still alive.
"Hey, good work Jes..." I blush slightly and turn away as Mitnal paws his rescuer: "I'll just, um..."
"It's not what you think!" she protests, pushing away in a huff and regaining her feet. Smoothing out her robe in a nervous gesture, she approaches the golden column Gyorgy has found, trusting in Blackwing to alert them if Nualia stirs again.
She looks back at the goblin and asks him, "Do you know this place?"
Gyorgy Elberion |
"What about Nualia?" Jessa asks, "Is she...really dead? If not...do we dare save her life and risk returning her to Sandpoint?"
"She's guilty and I'm guessing she would admit her guilt." I shrug: "If she had a trial, who would it help?"
I struggle for more to say, open and close my mouth a few times and then return to analysing dwoemers.Gyorgy knows what he is suggesting isn't what you're supposed to do but he thinks it's probably the right thing to do. This is upsetting, they're supposed to be the same.
Jeslara "Jessa" Eventide |
"She's guilty and I'm guessing she would admit her guilt....If she had a trial, who would it help?"
"No one but ourselves, I imagine," Jessa comments, "To assuage our collective conscience and sense of justice. Taking her back to Sandpoint would likely open a host of old wounds, though. And, even if it explained a lot and gave a tangible form to the townspeople's fears and suffering, I'm not sure that kind of revelation would be good for any of them."
The wizardess sighs and rubs her forehead, feeling exceptionally weary, both physically and mentally. "Maybe it's best if we just report back to Mayor Deverin and the Sheriff what happened here? Unless anyone feels strongly that Nualia should stand trial or be given a chance at redemption?" She looks around at Kenzo, Eugen, and Mitnal.
"We're living on the frontier," she reasons, "And someone commiting Nualia's crimes will surely hang...or worse, if the townsfolk prove especially superstitious. We could carry out that justice ourselves...here and now...if we wish. As long as we all support one another in that decision. Before we do, however, I imagine we should stabilize her, interrogate her to learn the true extent of the dangers she sought to unleash on those she hates, and then give her the decency...whether deserved or not...of understanding why she'll face execution for what she's done. Whether it's by our hand or Belor's..."
"What do you guys think?"
Gyorgy Elberion |
Gyorgy Elberion wrote:"She's guilty and I'm guessing she would admit her guilt....If she had a trial, who would it help?""No one but ourselves, I imagine," Jessa comments, "To assuage our collective conscience and sense of justice. Taking her back to Sandpoint would likely open a host of old wounds, though. And, even if it explained a lot and gave a tangible form to the townspeople's fears and suffering, I'm not sure that kind of revelation would be good for any of them."
The wizardess sighs and rubs her forehead, feeling exceptionally weary, both physically and mentally. "Maybe it's best if we just report back to Mayor Deverin and the Sheriff what happened here? Unless anyone feels strongly that Nualia should stand trial or be given a chance at redemption?" She looks around at Kenzo, Eugen, and Mitnal.
"We're living on the frontier," she reasons, "And someone committing Nualia's crimes will surely hang...or worse, if the townsfolk prove especially superstitious. We could carry out that justice ourselves...here and now...if we wish. As long as we all support one another in that decision. Before we do, however, I imagine we should stabilize her, interrogate her to learn the true extent of the dangers she sought to unleash on those she hates, and then give her the decency...whether deserved or not...of understanding why she'll face execution for what she's done. Whether it's by our hand or Belor's..."
"What do you guys think?"
I gulp: "Um... Wake her up? I hand't really thought about that."
I give Nualia a long look.
"Desna weeps, look at her arm, what happened to her? What is she?"
DM Wicht |
Not to interrupt the conversation...
Nualia is in possession of three items that radiate magical auras: her breastplate, which is slightly grotesque in its fashion, her sword, and a medallion around her neck.
...You can go back to discussing Nualia's fate now.
Meanwhile the goblin seems a bit confused and hangs out near the door, as if debating with himself whether his friend's friends are safe.
Gyorgy Elberion |
Not to interrupt the conversation...
Nualia is in possession of three items that radiate magical auras: her breastplate, which is slightly grotesque in its fashion, her sword, and a medallion around her neck.
...You can go back to discussing Nualia's fate now.
Meanwhile the goblin seems a bit confused and hangs out near the door, as if debating with himself whether his friend's friends are safe.
Happy for an excuse to stop thinking about executing people, I separate Nualia from her sword, breastplate and medallion: "We have some magic stuff."
DM Wicht |
Jeslara "Jessa" Eventide |
Meanwhile the goblin seems a bit confused and hangs out near the door, as if debating with himself whether his friend's friends are safe.
Jessa leaves the sorting of the magic items to Gyorgy for now. Meanwhile, she reassures the goblin at the door that everything will be fine and asks him to keep watch with Blackwing to alert them if anyone else approaches. She then kneels next to Nualia, examining the girl's wounds and grotesque arm.
"Hmmm...this could be problematic," she notes aloud, "Is their any reliable way we can expect to restrain her if I revive the girl? Does anyone have rope and a decent knowledge of knot-tying?"
It seems clear Jessa intends to stabilize Nualia and eventually question her. In the absence of anyone else offering a different opinion, she doesn't venture into what they'll do with Nualia after that.
Blackwing, Jessa's Familiar |
Mitnal remains unconscious but checks into the thread.
Jessa already returned Mitnal to consciousness awhile ago. She cast stabilize first. And then followed that up with a cure light wounds spell for 9 hps of healing. Don't make Raven Father come over there and peck you into wakefulness.
Kenzo |
Kenzo goes about stripping Nualia of her armor, weapons, and any extraneous items, all the while shaking his head as he listens to the conversation. After he's done, he let's out a big sigh, and stretches his arms above his head, toward the ceiling. He then turns to Jessa, and says, "I'm sorry, but I can't sanction executing her. She's dangerous, yes, but we've subdued her. She now needs to stand before the people of Sandpoint so they can find her accountable, and none of us, with the exception of Gyorgy, really have a claim to being from Sandpoint. Besides, I'm sure that at least the Sheriff and the Mayor are going to want to interview her themselves."
With that, Kenzo looks to each of the others in turn, waiting to hear their thoughts.
Mitnal |
Mitnal wrote:Mitnal remains unconscious but checks into the thread.Jessa already returned Mitnal to consciousness awhile ago. She cast stabilize first. And then followed that up with a cure light wounds spell for 9 hps of healing. Don't make Raven Father come over there and peck you into wakefulness.
He's just looking for sympathy.
Gyorgy Elberion |
Avoiding Kenzo's gaze I look around to see who is most injured and give them the false life medallion.
Then I carry the breastplate over to Mitnal and Eugen: "This armour is magically strong, should be useful for one of you."
I shrug and point to the sword: "That's magical too but I can't tell what kind of magic it is."
I sit down then and fuss over my sore wounds, waiting for someone else to speak.
Mitnal |
Avoiding Kenzo's gaze I look around to see who is most injured and give them the false life medallion.
Then I carry the breastplate over to Mitnal and Eugen: "This armour is magically strong, should be useful for one of you."
I shrug and point to the sword: "That's magical too but I can't tell what kind of magic it is."
I sit down then and fuss over my sore wounds, waiting for someone else to speak.
"Hmmph," mutters Mitnal quietly to Eugen. "I'm not sure how much I'd trust his magic."
Jeslara "Jessa" Eventide |
"I could go look for you," he offers helpfully.
"Not right now," Jessa replies, "We have to make sure Nualia is okay. She's not safe." Jessa makes a gesture at her head to indicate Nualia has gone crazy. "She doesn't know who's a friend or who's an enemy. Dangerous to everyone. We have to tie her up so she doesn't hurt anybody else."
"Does anyone have some rope?" Jessa asks again.
Eugen Enescu |
I stare at Jessa incredulously for a moment, until it finally clicks that's she's lying to the goblin. "Right, brilliant! I mean, good thinking Jessa, got to save her from herself. I've got some silk rope here somewhere..." I fumble in my pack for rope.
to Gyorgy - "If Mitnal doesn't want the armor, I'll give it a try I guess."
Gyorgy Elberion |
Avoiding Kenzo's gaze I look around to see who is most injured and give them the false life medallion.
Then I carry the breastplate over to Mitnal and Eugen: "This armour is magically strong, should be useful for one of you."
I shrug and point to the sword: "That's magical too but I can't tell what kind of magic it is."
I sit down then and fuss over my sore wounds, waiting for someone else to speak.
Not wishing to quote myself but is anyone more beaten-up than Gyorgy?
Gyorgy Elberion |
"Gyorgy? Hey, Gyorgy - are you okay?" Kenzo asks with genuine concern.
"I, uh, yeah." I give Kenzo a thin smile: "It just hurts a little when I breathe."
I heft the false life medallion in my palm: "Would you give this to Eugen?" Once it is out of my hands I add: "When he wears it, he must say: 'reproba vita'."Once that happens Eugen will get 1d10+3 hit points for 3 hours
Jeslara "Jessa" Eventide |
Jessa takes Eugen's rope and asks for Kenzo's aid in making sure it tightly binds Nualia. Then, she calls for Sivhana's aid to ensure the demon-loving girl doesn't pass away yet.
Casting stabilize on Nualia.
She makes no effort to revive her yet, though. Instead, she takes a look at Gyorgy's wounds. She prays for aid, but finally shakes her head. "I'm afraid the goddess has helped us all she can today," she tells him. She gives him a quick hug, taking care not to cause him further pain by touching any of his wounds. "I'm just glad you're alive," she tells him, "All of you, really." She turns around and addresses everybody. "When I saw Nualia following after you, I feared you might be dead before I could reach you."
Smoothing out her robes, she stands and looks about the room again. "So...what should we do now?" she asks, "We're in no shape to fight another battle. And I'm fearful of trying to go back out the way we came. There's no telling how many other goblins we might find. Or more of Nualia's helpers. We also saw that really strange monster. And I'm hoping we can stay well away from that. And who knows what else she's been trying to stir up in this Thassilonian ruin."
"I think maybe we should rest," she suggests, "If not here, then someplace else we believe is more defensible. The goblin and I tricked Nualia into disabling the trap for us. But, if we re-enable it, at least that might help us defend against anyone who tries to come find her. And, once we've rested, we can interrogate Nualia about what's going on here. What do the rest of you think?"
Jessa is basically out of spells and healing by this point. Not sure what Gyorgy has left either. We're pretty much down to the wands, I think. If we rest, she can hopefully channel energy enough times to put most of us back in fighting shape. And, after we question Nualia, maybe we'll have a better of idea of what else we should do.
Gyorgy Elberion |
Gyorgy's down to he wand, cantrips and 3 hit points.
My instinct is to scuttle back to town but I am too drained to disagree: "I don't think we should stay in here." I indicate the room: "There's some kind of illusion on that pillar and Nualia was moving toward it before she fell."
Wicht, how many rooms are there leading off this chamber? Where did Nualia come from?
Gyorgy Elberion |
A little embarrassed from trying to squeeze into the armor, I take the medallion and worry that maybe I'm getting a bit ribbed from my companions who seem suspiciously amused.
"Repoba ... wait... What was it? Oh, Re-pro-ba Vee-tah," I say looking around uncertainly.
Now roll 1d10+3, If we get into any trouble in the next three hours you'll have a few more hit points to see you through.
I look over at Eugen: "Aaaannd, it works!"
DM Wicht |
Gyorgy's down to he wand, cantrips and 3 hit points.
My instinct is to scuttle back to town but I am too drained to disagree: "I don't think we should stay in here." I indicate the room: "There's some kind of illusion on that pillar and Nualia was moving toward it before she fell."
Wicht, how many rooms are there leading off this chamber? Where did Nualia come from?
The room is a big sideways "L" with a door on the north wall (through which Nualia came through,) and a set of double doors at the end of the southern "corridor" of the room. The pillar is on the eastern edge of the room about ten feet from the northern door.
Friendly Reminder: Jessa knows Charm person won't last through the night.
Kenzo |
Kenzo happily assists Jessa with tying up Nualia, and passes the medallion on to Eugen. He listens thoughtfully to Jessa, but shakes his head and says "Decisions, decisions. I don't know. I'm not excited about sticking around here, but if Jessa gets some rest, maybe she can heal up you guys up." Looking done, he says, "I'm doing okay, and can keep watch, but if we're staying, I'd suggest we find a more secure location." As an afterthought, he adds, "Jessa, you still have your bow. Mitnal, how are you?"
Hmmm . . . . I'm fairly sure I had a post eaten. Oh, well.
On another note, congrats, Wicht! Coliseum Morpheuon was mentioned in the Store Blog. I'll have to add it to the ever growing list of cool stuff I need to get.