I will cast summon monster I (dire rat) and send him through the door just as we open it so that his 2 rounds of life are the first 2 rounds of combat.
Deslin starts his bardic performance just before Colyne opens the door
Thankyou for the healing Indeo. Are we all ready to enter the room?
Holding his blade tightly, Byron nods his assent, and waits for the door to open...
The party opens the door and goes right to work. Only to find a spear come to greet them. The spear goes over the dire rat and directly into Colyne. Besides the trap the room seems devoid of any life. The door in the northeast is closed.
Deslin - a quick scan of the room would be helpful for more traps. Time is a ticking on these spells. Lets go all, there are trog waiting to die.
Deslins scans the room for traps and door in the northeast for traps.
If we find no traps, then we continue through the northeast door.
Maybe someone else wants to open the doors for now on. I am tired of being a pin cushion!!" Colyne says with a hint of a grin as he attempts to bandage his latest wound.
Upon opening the door you see the same chained man from yesterday. He lays bound and beaten in a corner. He looks at the party.
"Well that worked out I see. If you would be so kind as to release me I have some host to repay for their kindness."
The man raises his chains to get his point across.
If the way is clear I head over to the man and check his wounds:
"Why were you taken and why were you in this tower, friend?"
Deslin approaches the man, has a look at his chains and says Well, I don't think I can help you, but surely Byron's blade would do easy work of those chains
Guys, those are some thick chains. And we only have about a minute left before these spells run out. We know there are at least 4 trogs, lets find them and eliminate them now.
I am sure the 4-armed beast has the key, which way did they go, so that we can track them down and kill them?
Indeo can tell the man has suffered some wounds but his life is not in danger. The man replies to Indeo's question.
"I was exploring the tower and was captured. Its that simple, my name is Balenar Forsend. The trogs normally sacrifice captives shortly after capture, you had good timing."
At Nngara's words he gives her a sharp look.
"Your not going to find them in under a minute, unless it has escaped you that trogs may be simple but their master is not. I warned you to leave because I knew they would respond by abandoning the room. You dont allow an enemy to escape without expecting them to return. Would I be correct that you encountered a trap in the other room. They know their under attack now, its reasonable that they are prepared for you. Freeing me to aid you is a better move then rushing thru the place."
Balenar is watching the group.
"Well, since you asked so nicely..."
Byron lines-up a blow, and attempts to shatter the chains!
Byron manages to free Balenar of his chains. He rubs where the chains dug into his flesh. He shakes himself as if getting used to his own body again. He replies to Byron.
"As nicely as yourself, not even a thank you. That beast would have made easy work of you. Granted now he will be ready but so is the price of a advantagous battle ground."
He leaves the tiny room he was held in. Once in the room that formerly held the troglodytes and their leader he makes his way to the rusty iron chest. He flips it open and start taking out items. He quickly dones most of the items while pocketing others. Once he is finished he seems more the explorer he claimed, wearing studded leather with a buckler on his arm and a rapier on his hip. Along with a shortbow and quiver with arrows on his back, all his gear is of masterful make.
"So what do you intend to do?"
You noticed Balenar pocket a compass like object.
The object is a Wayfinder, created and used by Pathfinders.
Colyne searches the room, trying to make sure no more spear traps find him, but also looking to discover anything else he can about the creatures who resided here.
"Lets get going before the buffs wear off!"
Assist another with Perception:
--> I do not think that any of us can make that, only Indeo with assistance, not sure about Byron.
Perception
Knowledge (Local)
So, Balenar, do you happen to be a Pathfinder? inquires Deslin I've heard lots about your order
Balenar looks at the halfling with a blank face.
"Well then you should know we dont advertise. Goes against our survival training, at least for the smart ones. Mind if we save this little inquire for another time, I mean I want revenge and you guys have your own reasons I am sure."
Balenar - which door did the Trogs leave by? We have some protection, but it will wear out shortly so we need to proceed.
If there is no prompt response, I vote for the northeast door (if there is one).
I'm fine with that, but lets let someone else take the spears this time...
I say let our new friend lead the way, he is a pathfinder afterall.
Balenar looks at the dwarf.
"Oh yes why not let the beaten and battered former prisoner take the lead with his light leather armor over the the sturdy warrior with his metal armor. I would have to respectfully decline that offer. As for where the trogs went, your guess is as good as mine. Better I would say as I have been in a locked room. But I would venture a guess that they have gathered all in one place for safety in numbers. I did not come across any rooms on the 1st, 2nd, or most of the 4th floor that could hold that many. I could not enter the 3rd floor and I never made it to the 5th floor."
Then I suppose we should head to the next level while our protection spells last.
Onward and upward - 5th floor and some trogs to kill.
Byron shrugs.
"Well, if all of the 'Trogs' have gathered together in one spot for protection, we might as well slowly and methodically search what is left of the tower..."
He then moves off to check the remaining door on this level for traps...
Ok, northeast door it is. Colyne and Byron first.
Whichever one of of you opens the door, carefully state what you do, we are taking ton of damage catching javelins.
Colyne reaches the door, then bows in a flourish towards Byron.
"Perhaps you have skills better to examine this door for traps or check that nothing is on the otherside waiting to strike me again!!"
Colyne reaches the door, then bows in a flourish towards Byron.
"Perhaps you have skills better to examine this door for traps or check that nothing is on the otherside waiting to strike me again!!"
Colyne steels himself for more damage, pushes the door open and stays flat against the wall while Byron looks into the room
As soon as the door opens a pair of tongues fly out at Colyne and Byron. Both sticky tongues land and pull the pair forward. Colyne is the first to be bitten while Byron is just out of reach. Colyne's armor saves him for the time being.
touch
touch
bite
Giant Frog 1
Giant Frog 2
Colyne
Byron
Deslin
Nngara
Indeo
Deslin
Nngara
Giant Frog 2
Giant Frog 1
Indeo
Byron
Colyne
Deslin casts a sleep spell catching both frogs in the area
Using his axes, Colyne strikes out at the large froggies!!
What do I know about these frogs?
Knowledge(nature):
Seeing the grappled fighters, I use my telekinetic fist at Frog 1:
Telekinetic Fist:
Ranged-Touch Attack:
Damage:
Deslin and Nngara use magic against the frogs. One falls asleep only to be awaken by a magical strike. They both pull again, both frogs bite down on their victims only to swallow them into their large chopping mouths.
Its a gaint frog, an animal with low light vision and scent abilities. They can move at about 30 ft. both on land and in water. These have a habit of swallowing whole their meals. Due to their size their prey has extended to larger creatures as well.
Indeo's voice booms across the room amplified by magic as he casts command on the frog holding Byron:
"Drop it!"
He then moves as close as he can get to the frog in order to attack next round.
Colyne manages to cut his way out of the frog causing it to spit him back out. Balenar darts in using his rapier on the frog swallowing Byron, his swing goes wide.
"Bah we need to kill this one before it eats him."
Deslin frustrated by Nngara's attack shouts Don't wake them this time! and casts sleep again on both frogs.