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Round 6:
The thick tentacle makes its initial attack;
Tentacle
Damage
Free grapple
Second attack with the spike, this time, for the first time, being able to take advantage of its ability of greater accuracy vs a grappled opponent;
attack roll
damage
Galstok is grabbed, and held still, despite his furious exertions.
Those who are still conscious can only watch in horror as the slender spike is positioned behind his neck, then driven into his flesh. The thin tentacle grows engorged, and peristaltic waves run down its length.
Ensu will cast Stabilize on Sephird.
Galstok lets out a roar as the spike stabs into his neck. Teeth bared Galstok growls out a curse as he attempts to strike at the creature holding him with the blade in his hand.
Rage: 3/5
Attack:
Damage:
Ensu will attempt to take out the longer tentacle with his longspear, not having much else he can do with that thing active.
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An exception being when they draw an AoO from their target, or when the target has readied to attack them if they reach at them.
In this case, to stab it in melee, you'd need to walk up close to the creature's space (the pepper-shaped mass, on the map), which would draw AoO from the long tentacle, which has just been accosting Galstok.
I'm reasonably sure you don't want to draw AoO from this thing (I deliberated for a while before having Tregar take one for the team), so I'm happy for you to reconsider if you wish.
You do still have a source of ranged healing, if you don't want to get close.
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Galstok; I see you applied the attack penalty for being grappled, and dropped the Power Attack. That's instead of trying to break free, right?
Luckily, it pays off. Your hand is not quite immobilised, and though limited in your range of movement, you do manage to tear a jagged hole in the creature's side. It convulses, and its arm goes limp, depositing you on the floor, still wrapped, but soon to be free.
The body of the creature is still fixed to the ceiling via the suction of its feet.
Kavrik steps up, and using your hammer, swings at the body.
Attack roll
Damage
The creature's skin remains tough as cured ox-hide, but its innards explode through the wounds in its side, covering all except Ensu and Valoria in dark green ichor.
One by one, the feet detach from the ceiling, and it falls on top of Sephird.
Once everyone is up on the ledge, Ensu will wait for the boat to be out of the way, than manhandle the corpse over the edge into the water. Once the creature's body is safely out of the way, he will utter a soft prayer, and a wave of light energy will pass over the party.
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You need to roll the initial Fort save now.
Strictly speaking, it was needed at the point of injury, but I didn't want anyone acting on meta-knowledge that you were OK.
You'll get the benefit of raging bonus to your Con, at the time you were hit.
Then, there could be successive rolls based on that, but you'll want to see if anyone aids you.
Everyone else; the second save kicks in at what would be the top of the next round (exactly one round after the creature acted), so the initiative is still important, and the order is;
Valoria (end of this round);
Beginning of next round;
Second saving throw for Galstok (if required),
Sephird (Zzzzz),
Tregar (Zzzzz),
Ensu,
Galstok,
Kavrik,
Valoria.
As Valoria climbs up onto the ledge she looks forward to see the monster on the roof and two of them lying on the floor, a very shocked expression appears on her face as she mutters, "This is not good."
Seeing Kavik swing at the creature with the creature explode, she breaths a sigh of relief, then turns to quickly pull up the rest of the gear and ropes. She picks up her backpack and casts light onto her ring to provide better light on the scene of carnage. She rushes over to Sephird to help get the creature off his body using her quarterstaff, before he suffocates if still alive as she does not know.
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Whoah, that's a lot of actions; we're still in initiative for a little while, as the order of actions could make a difference to Galstok's recovery.
So, climbing in will be a move, then you've a choice between lighting up the cave, pulling up the gear, or moving over to check on someone. Any aid would be next round, unless it's Galstok, who's only two squares in.
And it's only Galstok who needs to make a save, for being injected. The offal shower, while utterly gross, is just for flavor.
"zzzzzz... mommmy... zzzzz"
Initial Fortitude:
2nd Fortitude:
EDIT:Ouch!
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Well, you certainly felt the initial effects. Your neck feels like it's burning, and your blood is running from the wound faster than it should; instead of being thick and scarlet, it is thin, watery and translucent.
You try to stem the flow, as best you can, while Ensu chants a prayer to his god, filling you with a wave of energy that numbs the pain of your crushed ribs and closes some of the open wounds.
Sephird and Tregar stir on the floor, woken from unconsciousness.
Kavrik peers over and declares the wound clean, but a dark bruise is forming behind your ear and up the back of your head.
"zzzzz... snork... mmppphhs nnneeppphhh*" One arm flails weakly from under the dead body.
*get me out!
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Tregar gets to his feet and sees the commotion around Galstock.
He walks over and directs Kavrik to press on certain points.
"That'll stop it getting deeper in."
He then pulls his skinning knife.
A quick cut, and some of the thin fluid gushes from the wound.
"And that'll flush it out."
"Give him plenty of water to replace what he's lost."
Heal
Looking up at Tregar, "Thank you, Tregar Quill, when Kavrik I wondered it might be too far to be sucked out. That be an interesting method of draining it."
Fort:
EDIT:
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Water is poured over the cut, and clean wadding tied round Galstok's neck. The blood is now running thicker, and red.
"You'll always have a scar where it got you, and probably a recurring abcess, but it's better than the alternative."
The burning starts to fade, and you believe you escaped the potential consequences.
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It is clear there is no-one coming to investigate the noise, so you believe no alarm has been raised. You are able to bring any remaining gear into the cave and take the time to properly equip.
The sailors have rowed away from the rocks, and are holding their position, looking up for instructions.
Two tunnels lead out, one to the south west, the other to the west. The light reveals the outline of a door at the end of the western tunnel.
Once she got the creature off Sephird, she splashes his face with some water. When he awakens, she walks around to have a closer look at the creature bits, using her knowledge she has of creatures. While looking at the creature she also looks around for any items left behind from previous victims.
Perception:
She looks towards the passages leading off from the cave room then speaks politely, "If you want me to extinguish the light, just tell me. Easy to relight as needed. Though going deeper will need light if no lights have been provided to light up the passages."
Reclaiming his blade from ground and sheathing it, Galstok pushes himself back to his feet. Looking over to Kavrik, "Good swing, Kavrik Doln.", then extends his hand for his hammer.
At Valoria's words, "Aye, as much as I'd rather not we'll need the light, our prey have very good nightsight."
"Instinct or no, I still don't like it." Sephird kicks a chunk of the creature off the ledge while he checks over his weapons. "Thank you for the healing, I did not wish to have such a short adventure."
Finally catching his breath from his exertion, Aye, if that beast is any indication they may not feel the need to watch this entry way.
Valoria gives out a soft chuckle before speaking softly, "The goblins won't be pleased when they discover their door keeper has been disposed of."
Looking down the passages, "There seems to be a door at the end of this passage ...", pointing down the passage, "Probably to keep them safe from this creature. Really would not want this creature roaming freely. As needed I can open and closes doors, etc."
Ensu can do another burst of healing again if need be, otherwise, he reloads his crossbow, ready for more fun with goblins.
Settling his hammer on his shoulder, Shall we be off, then? And sets off towards the door.
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Watching and listening carefully, for any sign of goblin activity, you reach the door at the end of the west tunnel.
No traps or alarms appear to be present. The door is plain, and unadorned.
A side tunnel in the right-hand wall leads off about ten feet, before turning to the left.
She unhooks her crossbow and loads it with a bolt, carrying it in on hand while her quarterstaff in the other. This way she can choice which weapon to use, by dropping the other, or both if both hands are needed for a spell.
"Door, or passage? I am inclined to try the passage first." Sephird whispers back to the others, gesturing to the tunnel leading right.
Gesturing with his hammer towards the passage, Galstok nods in affirmation.
Looking back over the group, he marks everyone's positions.