1d20+3
The centipede lunges for Casimir as he rushes in, and the duelist is relieved that his armour keeps the blow from wounding him this time.
The massive centipede's teeth lunge for the unwounded Cavalier, while its tail slap is directed at Casimir.
Edric's heavier armour stands up to the teeth of the centipede, but Casimir is too slow to avoid the beasts tail, taking 2 points of non-lethal damage as it slams into him and trips him up.
The final smaller centipede continues to mindlessly attack Malthir, managing a successful bite.-
Round 6 Initiative-
Yelena- 23
Mites- 19
Malthir- 18
Fenna- 12
Female Mite- 6
Centipedes- 5
Edric- 4
Dingetooth- 4
Casimir- 3
Massive Centipede- 2
Deafened Centipede- 1
Updated Round 6 Map- LINK
Yelena grits her teeth in pain, but continues to fight.
Move action to stand.
5-foot step to the east.
Free action to retrieve acid flask from masterwork belt.
Standard action to throw acid flask.Attack 1d20+1 versus AC 5, space K5.
Damage 1d6 acid.
Yelena throws too far but the acid flask still damages the massive centipede.
Fortitude save 1d20+2
Once the duelist seems ready to move, the gnome drops her dagger and fumbles around at her belt for her crossbow and begins to clumsily load it.
Backing further away from the huge centipede, Fenna launches a bolt towards it.
Fenna, don't move - I can strike it from the ground!
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Round 6 action:
5' step to M2 and attack the mite
damage
He turns to the great beast and yells at it with his other action Come great beast from the deep, come to your destruction!
my next round action (Round 7)would be to try and help the rest of the group with the great beast, so next round I would probably swift action heal myslef and then double move to J3 and leave the small centipede for the moment.
Lay on hands
I think this would leave me with 13 hit points
Round 8 attack
damage
Additional fort saves if needed more than the 2 I left earlier:
Round 9 attack
damage
OK probably won't post again until Sunday, lets see if we are still alive...lets go Guardians!!!!!!!!!
Possible crit
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So desperate to avoid the monstrosity’s mouth Edric cannot accurately land a blow with his sword.
Malthir suddenly cuts down the cackling mite handler, and without her influece the deafened, hungry, fed up and wounded centipede strolls over to the Mite and begins to feast upon her flesh, having trouble with the hardness of her skin.
Edric swings valiantly but is clearly more worried about avoiding the massive teeth than landing a successful blow.
Fenna steps back and lowers her guard somewhat, baiting the centipede into attacking her despite Casimir's protests. The huge centipede lunges with its tail, slamming into her ankle and flipping her up into the air and letting her crash to the ground. She manages to load her crossbow.
Not wanting the brave gnome's sacrifice to go to waste, Casimir climbs to his feet, an act made increasingly difficult by the poison coursing through his veins.
Hoping to bring the giant vermin down, Casimir slashes at it with his dueling blade.
No more fort saves required unless your hit again.
Casimir brutally slashes the monstrous beast across its face, the blade sinking deeply into the giant vermin. For a moment it falters and the group have a moments hope that it is finally defeated, but then it surges up again and renews its attack, its teeth sinking through the shaken Cavalier's armour and its tail narrowly missing Casimir. Edric stoically seems to resist the poisonour effects.
Miss vs Casimir
Round 7 Initiative-
Yelena- 23
Malthir- 18
Fenna- 12
Female Mite- 6
Centipedes- 5
Edric- 4
Casimir- 3
Massive Centipede- 2
The shot plunging right into one of the creature's red eyes, it hisses in pain, close to defeat. Malthir moves forward into melee, stumbling forward in his half-plate.
Fenna steps back and takes a shot that glances off the tough creature's hide.
Seeing the Guardian's rally to defeat the beast Edric's courage returns and tossing his shieild to the side he grabs his sword wiht bolth hands and slashes at the centipede.
Edric summons up a reserve of courage and plunges his sword with both hands into the beast's eye, ramming the blade in deeply. With a last hiss, the massive vermin dies, blocking the shaft and finishing the battle in this room. Exhausted, bloodied, but victorious, the Guardians are just beginning to catch their breath when they can hear distant noise heading their way from the other side of the tunnel.
Fail
As the giant centipede collapses under Edric's stroke, Casimir stumbles back and leans on the table, panting heavily. He winces as the breathing reminds him of his still cracked ribs.
He places a hand on his side and mutters Curative Touch. Healing energy streams into him, relieving at least some of the hurt.
By all the gods, that was close. He looks around at his wounded and poisoned teammates. I say we retreat and regroup. We are in no condition for another fight of this magnitude, and who knows what else lurks in these holes.
He takes a couple of vials from his Adventurer's Sash. That was the last of my spells, but I have a healing potion and a vial of antitoxin, if anyone need them.
The group rush through the tunnels, hearing pursuit coming from the other direction. Just before they ascend the last shaft out of the trees roots, they spot a stronger-looking Mite in a fine chain shirt, with a buckler and longspear ready for combat. The mite that is clearly Grabbles is mounted upon a vicious looking insect of some sort, a little bigger than a man, and is leading a host of furious looking mites. The sound of pursuit follows the Guardians as they make good their escape, but they are not pursued out of the sycamore tree. Regrouping at their horses, the group pause to catch their breath and plan their next move.
The creature Grabbles was riding is a Tick, albeit a giant one. Strong and vicious bloodsucking insects, they are favoured as honoured mounts by small creatures.
Phew, that was close. The creature Grabbles was riding is a Tick, albeit a giant one. Strong and vicious bloodsucking insects, they are favoured as honoured mounts by small creatures.
Now, I suggest we head to the temple of the Elk to rest and regain our strength. Jhod should be able to help us overcome the effects of our poisoning.
Yes, let's head back to the temple. We are all pretty badly hurt.
Yes, let's head back to the temple. We are all pretty badly hurt.
Yeah, we should definitly stock up on potions and alchemical items - perhaps a few more grenades.
Could you put a spoiler in your profile with a price list of everything you can make? Makes it easier for the rest of us to "order" stuff from you.
Wounded, but having scored a victory against the mites for now, the group return to the Temple of the Elk to recuperate from the poison and wounds they accumulated. The temple is still in the early stages of restoration, but Jhod makes you all feel very welcome and prepares and casts as many lesser restorations as he is able to to combat the poison.
Kressle seems particularily concerned about Casimir, and takes him off on his own several times over the course of the two days for her own brand of 'medicine', while Karina seems intent on making Malthir uncomfortable with her eyes, but nothing else.
Two full days later, the group are ready to head out once more...
Wounded, but having scored a victory against the mites for now, the group return to the Temple of the Elk to recuperate from the poison and wounds they accumulated. The temple is still in the early stages of restoration, but Jhod makes you all feel very welcome and prepares and casts as many lesser restorations as he is able to to combat the poison.
Kressle seems particularily concerned about Casimir, and takes him off on his own several times over the course of the two days for her own brand of 'medicine', while Karina seems intent on making Malthir uncomfortable with her eyes, but nothing else.
Two full days later, the group are ready to head out once more...
Embarrassed by his behavior in the caves Edric seeks out Jhod and quietly ask if he has a potion to fight off fear.
Embarrassed by his behavior in the caves Edric seeks out Jhod and quietly ask if he has a potion to fight off fear.
Jhod has a potion of remove fear he will sell you for 50GP.
Edric nods as the guardian's discuss tactics.I believe our best approach is to stick to a tight formation and make extensive use of Yelena's alchemical items while Malthir and I hold the front line.
Edric nods as the guardian's discuss tactics.I believe our best approach is to stick to a tight formation and make extensive use of Yelena's alchemical items while Malthir and I hold the front line.
I was thinking that one of us would cover the opposite entrance to any caves to make sure we are not attacked from two sides again? One of us should be able to hold one passageway while the rest of the group deals with any frontal threats. But yes using the shield wall should be pretty effective as well.
Edric nods as the guardian's discuss tactics.I believe our best approach is to stick to a tight formation and make extensive use of Yelena's alchemical items while Malthir and I hold the front line.I was thinking that one of us would cover the opposite entrance to any caves to make sure we are not attacked from two sides again? One of us should be able to hold one passageway while the rest of the group deals with any frontal threats. But yes using the shield wall should be pretty effective as well.
Even to the casual observer it was obvious that the massive centipede is likely to be wedged into that shaft for quite some time. Only a highly trained team of dwarves could have shifted enough earth to excavate its bulk in this short time.
"It seems that the centipede was the mighty beast warned of in my prophesy, let us hope the 'Lord of Pests' and his tick are less formidable."