Vesa strains her little brains out trying to figure out what it is, but she is still stumped. The only thing that she can surmise is that it is most likely a magical beast of some sort.
Save DC is 11. Those that failed gain the shaken condition for 3d6 ⇒ (6, 2, 3) = 11 rounds.
Shaken:
A shaken character takes a –2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks. Shaken is a less severe state of fear than frightened or panicked.
The goblins try their best to gather their wits and assess their foe -- being the clever group of knowledgeable goblins they are. For most of you, you have never seen or heard of anything like this before. Judging by how big Quivrel's eyes suddenly get, some of the more astute observers might surmise that he recalls something about the creature.
Just before we enter battle, you can make any arrangements you wish for healing. I sort of rushed us along into the next encounter without giving your gobo's a chance to heal up.
Female HP 28/28; AC 20, T 14, FF 17; FORT +7, REF +3, WILL +8; CMD 14; INIT +6; PER +7; Inquisitor 2 (Sin Eater)/Cleric 1 (Strength/War)
Vaghdra will have cast CLW on Dogdog.
CLW: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9
Also, I'm wondering about this:
Hypothetically, if Vaghdra (or anyone) wants to cast touch spells on Dog during battle is he/she trained to accept such, or do we have to make a touch attack roll?
HP 33/33, AC 18, FORT +6, REF +3, WILL +3; CMD 16; INIT +2; PER +7,
Crouched in a small puddle of his own fear, Dogdog looked up at Vaghdra and whined his discomfort, glancing at the lizard-thing a ways in front of him. Clearly, he didn't know what to do.
Female HP 28/28; AC 20, T 14, FF 17; FORT +7, REF +3, WILL +8; CMD 14; INIT +6; PER +7; Inquisitor 2 (Sin Eater)/Cleric 1 (Strength/War)
(Hey Dogdog - Vaghdra cast this on Dogdog well before we got here. DM is letting us heal up as if we did it after bugsplatting.) nice puddles from Dog and Dogdog though!
Hypothetically, if Vaghdra (or anyone) wants to cast touch spells on Dog during battle is he/she trained to accept such, or do we have to make a touch attack roll?
It's an interesting question. I do believe in the Cesar Millan theory of animal psychology though, and Dog can sense the intent of those around him... especially those he has grown accustomed to. No roll required to cast a friendly spell on Dog... unless it does something weird like transform him into another creature or something.
Dog is trained to be loyal to goblins. If you're a goblin, you can probably get away with a lot. A non-goblin, or a shapeshifted goblin, probably won't be so lucky.
The lizard's nostrils sort of shudder as it takes in a lot of air. The freezor then opens wide its toothy maw and releases a gurgling hiss which spews forth a vast sinuous, spray of mucus.
As this disgusting discharge splatters the goblins, their skin instantly begins to burn from its acidic consistency.
After much yelping and screaming, the acid burnt and scarred goblins rush forward doing what goblins do best and attack as one big group. Of all the rusty swords being swung at the lizard, only 2 strike the beast.
Female HP 28/28; AC 20, T 14, FF 17; FORT +7, REF +3, WILL +8; CMD 14; INIT +6; PER +7; Inquisitor 2 (Sin Eater)/Cleric 1 (Strength/War)
Move action: Move to O5
Standard Action: Casts Bless
Free Action: "Gnaaaaaaaarrrrrrrr. Ough. Auuuuugh. You die lizzud!!! Vaghdra keep you head as hat!"
Do I need a concentration check for this from being acid-washed?
Make sure all you guys factor in your buff from Bless...
I left the green template on the map for a bit just to show who was hit with the breath weapon, but I should have explained that it was just a template and not an effect which remained on the map. I have now removed it.
If this would have affected anyone's movement, feel free to post an adjustment.
Female HP 28/28; AC 20, T 14, FF 17; FORT +7, REF +3, WILL +8; CMD 14; INIT +6; PER +7; Inquisitor 2 (Sin Eater)/Cleric 1 (Strength/War)
Re: acid effect on map. I figured as much but I liked it.
I thought it was useful to tell me the thing's breath range/spread. Seems like if we all bunch up on the right hand side he'll just turn and spray a different bunch of differently but similarly bunched up gobbos. Us PCs!
I'm just about to start gaming with my live group right now so an update will be later tonight. Dogdog, you do know that the King-Chief had ordered you all to find and kill this thing. Of course, if you are referring to waiting for orders more on the "military unit" level, then I understand. Or perhaps, Dog sees himself more of just a pack member, and is waiting for the packmaster to order him to attack? Oh well, hopefully the other goblins put a nice mention of this on your headstone :)
The large lizard easily shake's off the attempt to spell it, and it snaps its sharp teeth at a goblin that had sunk its rusty sword deep into its underbelly. (gob10)
Several of the goblins continue to suffer from the lingering effects of the burning acidic goo. Three goblins seem to cease moving completely, almost as if frozen in place. (Gob1,4,5)
Many goblins try to push and shove for a spot to attack the beast, while some don't appear to be trying all that hard to push through the crowd and get next to it.
Three of the 4 goblins attacking the lizard connect and cause it many more wounds. All of the beast's attention though appears to be on 1 particular goblin though, as he has again greatly wounded the creature.
HP 33/33, AC 18, FORT +6, REF +3, WILL +3; CMD 16; INIT +2; PER +7,
Dogdog goes from nervous staring to hunched snarling. Dog whined a bit, but Dogdog growled sharply at him and lashed out with the lash-leash attached to his collar.
Free action, Wicked Lash to give Dog another save vs. fear.
Without waiting to see if his brother would follow, Dogdog leaped at the lizard with savage fury.
Charge, Shaken (leaping over other goblins if there's no charge lane):1d20 + 4 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 4 + 2 - 2 = 21 Damage:1d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
Foul's menacing demeanor quickly helps Dogdog gather his senses and he charges forward at the lizard, striking it in its front leg, causing a nice spray of blood.
Dog runs through Dogdog, right underneath the lizard and jumps up to bite it but misses. Running through Dogdog provides cover so no AoO
Vesa releases two arrows at the beast, but narrowly misses twice. Vesa, you do have an unobstructed shot at it.
I'm up late and have to get to bed. Round 3 starts tomorrow.
The Freezor manages to sink its jaws into the poor goblin gob10, but does not manage to snap him in half. The lizard snaps its head back quickly pulling with it a bunch of goblin meat. The bitten goblin stumbles backwards a bit, almost looking happy that he survived the attack... then he falls face forwards, as blood continues to pump out of his vast exposed wound.
