Wulfram detects a faint aura of magic coming from the corpse's spear.
Not recognizing the mushrooms, Rogar moves closer to investigate. When he gets within 10 feet, though, the mushrooms burst forth in a 20-foot-radius cloud of noxious and choking dust!
Rogar and Wulfram must make a DC 22 Fortitude save against poison or take 2d6 points of Constitution damage. Whether or not they succeed at the save, they are disabled for 1 round form fits of choking and coughing, and they can take no action other than to defend themselves.
From a hidden crack in the rock wall 60 feet up, two hideous creatures emerge. These aberrations have armored, spherical bodies, numerous tentacular legs, and multi-eyed visages. They float down towards you like tumorous specters, poised to strike!
Karla, Rogar, and Wulfram may act before the enemies, though as noted, Rogar and Wulfram can take no actions this round, so really only Karla! The creatures are Large sized and they move down during the surprise round, so now they are flying 20 feet above Rogar.
Almost as a reflex, scared by their alien shapes, Karla lifts the staff defensively and sends a ball of fire at the old couple crreping and swooping in.
One of the creatures takes the full force of the fireball, but the other dodges some of it. Both of them descend on Rogar and lash out with their tentacles. One hits, not hurting the dwarf, but it grabs a hold of him and begins siphoning the blood out of his body!
2 Con damage to Rogar, and he is being grappled. The CMD to escape is 31. Everybody may act now!
Wulfram was consumed in a fit of coughing as the creatures decended. When he recovered, he uttered a command word to try to free Rogar, then recited a prayer to the spirits of battle and grew in stature.
Casting Liberating Command as an Immediate Action: Rogar can make an Escape Artist check with a +20 bonus as an Immediate Action. Casting Righteous Might and backing up to maintain a 20ft gap.
Rogar, in a spark of divine inspiration, twists away from the insect grabbing him. He steps to the side and turns himself into metal, shattering himself into pieces and shooting through the creatures, reforming 30 feet away.
Immediate action escape, 5-foot step to line up the two creatures, Move action to Gather Power, then use an Impaling Empowered Metal Blast to attack both of them, Riding the Blast to move to the end of the line.
And they say Kineticists don't have good action economy.
Also, it's kind of nice that CON damage doesn't actually impact my Blasts, just my HP and fort saves.
Melee bite +19/+14 (2d6+15 plus trip) Space 10 ft.; Reach 5 ft.. Wolf N Large animal Init +10 Senses low-light vision, scent; Perception +9 AC 42, T 17, FF 37 | hp 163/163 | Fort +18, Ref +17, Will +9 | Improved evasion
Sia also moves up to the creature that hurt Rogar and bites.
Sia bites at the one grappling Rogar, scoring a good hit. Wulfram's spell lets the dwarf slip free of the tentacle, then he turns into shards of metal and tears through both of the monsters, not quite landing a critical hit. Wulfram swells in size, and Nik'o pounces on the most wounded creature, dragging it to the ground and ripping it apart.
The remaining creature assaults Niko, scoring a good hit with its bite!
Male Dwarf Geokineticist 17 HP 143(296)/325; AC 28/20/22 (defensive training) (+2 v goblins, +4 v giants); DR 13/Adamantine; 35% crit/sneak attack negation; Acid Resist 10 Saves +27/+19/+15; +5 init, +28 Per; 5/15 burn, 3/3 Internal Buffer
Rogar returns to the fray with a blast, having barely skidded to a stop before he turns around, turning himself into metal and slamming powerfully into the surviving mite.
Wulfram's attacks fail to pierce the monster's thick carapace. Rogar, though, flies back at the creature and slams into it, popping it open like an overripe melon. Blood and ichor shower the dwarf as the monster dies.
In 8 rounds, Rogar and Wulfram will have to make another DC 22 Fortitude save against poison or take 1d6 more Con damage. The Heal skill or magic can help in the interval.
Male Dwarf Geokineticist 17 HP 143(296)/325; AC 28/20/22 (defensive training) (+2 v goblins, +4 v giants); DR 13/Adamantine; 35% crit/sneak attack negation; Acid Resist 10 Saves +27/+19/+15; +5 init, +28 Per; 5/15 burn, 3/3 Internal Buffer
Fort DC 22:1d20 + 21 - 1 ⇒ (17) + 21 - 1 = 37
Rogar easily keeps the poison at bay, but does rub the hole in his side that the insects used to drain his blood, "Ye said tha' spear is magic?" Rogar asks, and grabs it, quickly looking over the body for anything else of note. Once his allies are clear, he smashes the fungus to a pulp with his abilities, then buries the remains under the dirt.
If the poison has stopped, Wulfram will meditate and fill his empty 2nd lvl spell slot with Lesser Restoration. After casting it on himself, he will recall it with his 2nd lvl Pearl of Power and cast it again.
Karla rushes over to Nik'o's side. Worried, she waits for Rogar to be stabilized first, but onece he is deemed out of danger, she pleads on Nik'o's behalf: "She's badly cut!"
While she waits, she rethinks the last battle, wondering why her enchantment failed. In truth, she had little experience with it.
Female Init +4; Percept +26 |AC 28, T 19, FF 23 hp 140/140 | Fort +16, Ref +17, Will +13; +2 vs. fear, +2 trait bonus vs. Disease Resist Acid 10 | Base Atk +12; CMB +15; CMD 33
"You don't need a potion or to fill your slot Wulfram. I have Lesser Restoration learned. Let me help." She casts it several times. "There." She casts Cure Serious Wounds on Nikko. "There you go sweetheart."
I'm going to assume that after the first Lesser Restoration on Rogar, which removes his con penalty (he only took 2 con damage), Eustoma cast the remainder of the Lesser Restoration spells on Wulfram (who took 7 con damage). The second spell removes his penalty, so she could save the last spell slot; he will heal the last point of damage overnight. (You only take a penalty for every 2 full points of ability damage.)
"Thank you Eustoma!", Wulfram declared, as the halfling restored his health. "There are indeed many dangers in this underground land!"
You continue on along the Darklands passages, but only a few hours pass before another group of travelers crosses your path. A band of six tall elves with blue-hued skin and stark white hair draw near. Five of them wear studded leather and brandish composite bows, while their leader is clad in a purple coat adorned with potions, elxiirs, and other alchemical items. She sneers and points her rapier at you, the blade glistening with poison.
Undercommon:
"Now this is an unexpected windfall. We've come in search of valuable slaves for an upcoming auction being held by our house to honor the wedding of our matron's youngest daughter. Surface dwellers are sure to fetch a much higher price than any duergar or svirfneblin. I'd hate to have to damage the goods, so if you'd kindly surrender, it will make things easier for all of us."
Male Dwarf Geokineticist 17 HP 143(296)/325; AC 28/20/22 (defensive training) (+2 v goblins, +4 v giants); DR 13/Adamantine; 35% crit/sneak attack negation; Acid Resist 10 Saves +27/+19/+15; +5 init, +28 Per; 5/15 burn, 3/3 Internal Buffer
Rogar stretches out his arms, and the air ripples as thousands of jagged metal shards appear, floating in place all around the dwarf as he speaks again.
Undercommon:
"How's this for a reason? We could crush ye easily if we so desired, and perhaps we should. But we'll give ye a chance to resolve this peacefully first."
Functionally just Gathering Power for a full round as a display of strength.
"Slavery is thriving down here... They would love the Legion! ... Except they would likely disagree on who gets to be the slaver... Well, Rogar has done a poor show with his pebble juggling, so unless they relax, we'll have to deal with them. What a waste!" comments Karla, looking like she's talking to Nik'o..
"Yes, I thought so!", Wulfram declared, and prayed to the battle spirits for victory.
Casting Blessing of Fervor on the party.
Each round for the duration of this spell, each of your allies can choose one of the following bonuses for that round at the beginning of its turn (their choice):
-Increase its speed by 30 feet.
-Stand up as a swift action without provoking an attack of opportunity.
-Take one extra attack as part of a full attack action, using its highest base attack bonus.
-Gain a +2 bonus on attack rolls and a +2 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves.
-Cast a single spell of 2nd level or lower as if it were an enlarged, extended, silent, or still spell.
Male Dwarf Geokineticist 17 HP 143(296)/325; AC 28/20/22 (defensive training) (+2 v goblins, +4 v giants); DR 13/Adamantine; 35% crit/sneak attack negation; Acid Resist 10 Saves +27/+19/+15; +5 init, +28 Per; 5/15 burn, 3/3 Internal Buffer
Rogar closes his eyes momentarily to sense if the captain is nearby (Tremorsense 10 feet), then unleashes his torrent of metal at the closest drow (the captain or otherwise).
As Wulfram blesses the party with fervor, Rogar annihilates the closest drow. He doesn't sense the invisible leader anywhere nearby.
Two of the remaining drow raise heavy repeating crossbows and fire icy bolts at Rogar. One hits in what should be a vital spot, but the dwarf's rocky skin blunts the force of the blow. The other two archers try to shoot Nik'o and Sia, but neither hits!
6 physical and 6 cold damage to Rogar after DR. He must make a DC 13 Fortitude save or fall unconscious for 1 minute (don't roll a 1!). Eustoma and Karla may act!
Karla invokes her fey heritage and disappears from sight with a wink, then moves to the other side of her feline companion, but Nik'o doesn't stay long.
Melee bite +19/+14 (2d6+15 plus trip) Space 10 ft.; Reach 5 ft.. Wolf N Large animal Init +10 Senses low-light vision, scent; Perception +9 AC 42, T 17, FF 37 | hp 163/163 | Fort +18, Ref +17, Will +9 | Improved evasion
Nik'o brings down the nearest drow with her natural attacks. Eustoma's flame strike engulfs the remaining three, and only one manages to dodge the worst of the fiery conflagration. Sia moves in and takes down one of the wounded enemies with her fangs.
A pair of bombs suddenly appear in the air, flying towards Nik'o! One shatters on the lynx's hide, but the other lands at her feet, splashing both the cat and Sia.
35 fire damage to Nik'o, and she must make a DC 21 Reflex save or catch on fire. Nik'o must make another DC 21 Reflex save or take 11 more splash fire damage. Sia must make two DC 21 Reflex saves or take 11 damage for each failed save.
Karla remains invisible and shifts her sight to see beyond the veil.
Casting See invisibility using Quicken as level 6 spell, which leaves me with my regular casting for Glitterdust where the invisible drow is (Will DC 18, no SR).
Male Dwarf Geokineticist 17 HP 143(296)/325; AC 28/20/22 (defensive training) (+2 v goblins, +4 v giants); DR 13/Adamantine; 35% crit/sneak attack negation; Acid Resist 10 Saves +27/+19/+15; +5 init, +28 Per; 5/15 burn, 3/3 Internal Buffer
Fort DC 13:1d20 + 21 ⇒ (20) + 21 = 41That feels wasteful, but at least it isn’t a 1
Rogar doesn’t even notice the poison that seeps through his rocky skin, but his head swivels to where the bomb came from. He moves over to be closer to where it came from, and as soon as he notices where the leader is, unleashes a torrent of metal at them (or the nearest drow if he can’t find the captain)
Wulfram prayed again to the battle spirits to fill him with their power, and moved forward to the area he thought the bomb thrower might be, while also threatening one of the archers.
Casting Divine Power.
Cinder Dance gives him Nimble Moves and Acrobatic Steps, so any difficult terrain shouldn't be much of an issue. BOF: Gain a +2 bonus on attack rolls and a +2 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves; AC 32.
Wulfram prayed again to the battle spirits to fill him with their power, and moved forward to the area he thought the bomb thrower might be, while also threatening one of the archers.
Casting Divine Power.
Cinder Dance gives him Nimble Moves and Acrobatic Steps, so any difficult terrain shouldn't be much of an issue. BOF: Gain a +2 bonus on attack rolls and a +2 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves; AC 32.
One of the drow drops his crossbow and swiftly draws his longsword as he steps up to attack Nik'o. The big cat's defenses keep her from harm. The other drow turns and fires a rapid barrage of arrows at Wulfram, but he nimbly dodges all of the shots!
Karla grants herself the ability to see invisible creatures, revealing the drow captain. She outlines the woman with glitterdust, giving Rogar a clear target. The dwarf blasts the drow with enough force to kill her in one bone-crunching instant.
Nik'o pounces upon the remaining soldiers, taking both down in a matter of moments!
On the drow you find potions of cure moderate wounds (5), potions of invisiblity (4), +1 studded leather (3), +1 composite shortbows (+2 Str) (3), rings of protection +1 (4); +1 chainmail (2), +1 longsword (2), mwk heavy repeating crossbows (2); potions of cure serious wounds (2), potion of gaseous form, potion of ghostly disguise, deathblade, dragon bile, drow poison (8), purple worm poison; +2 chain shirt, mwk hand crossbow, mwk rapier, amulet of natural armor +1, belt of incredible dexterity +2, cloak of resistance +1, headband of vast intelligence +2; 700 gp.
