Garinol runs after Kalkamedes and feels odd when he steps on the platform, but still manages to grapple with the sleepwalker.
Used to combat after an all-night bender, Valeros gives the skunk another wound, though not nearly as deep as he might have.
Haris throws a dagger, but Valeros' position in combat with the creature foils his throw.
Kilian steps off the platform and suddenly feels much better. His restored vigor enables him to strike the skunk, though the massive animal does not yet fall.
In response, the skunk rears and attacks Valeros, biting into the fighter's shoulder. 11 damage to Valeros
Garinol:
You feel weaker on the platform.
GM ROLLS:
Skunk Will Save vs Hex:1d20 ⇒ 9 Skunk Will Save vs Daze:1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
59/59 HP, AC: 24. FF: 18, T: 16, CMD: 23, (Dodge/Mobility, +2 vs Evil), Fort: +7, Refl: +6, Will: +7 (+2 vs Evil) , Perc: +14, (Scent, +22), Init: +8, Sense Motive +12, NG Human Inquisitor of Sarenrae 8, +12/+7 Att, 1d6+6, (15/x2)
So when you say "
DM Rah wrote:
Garinol runs after Kalkamedes and feels odd when he steps on the platform, but still manages to grapple with the sleepwalker.
", are we talking good odd or bad odd?
Spoiler:
]First, I look around, are Peri and Rowanna at each others throats trying to win my affection for my new-found +20 to all stats, or think, did I catch a wiff of some of that "special spray"? Maybe I'm a mutant now. <thinks psychic blast>, . . . "Um, . . .flame on. Web, out? Hulk smash. . . Um, I'm the best I am at what I do? . . ." <looks for adamantine claws>, Am I green now? "faithful magic longsword of brokenness, to me. . .", hum . . . looks down at pants, "gulp, everything still there? ? ?" <tries to fly> Maybe I have a cool new colored ring of some type, (or ten)? <waves hand in Kal's closed eyes> "You want to wake up and tell us what is really going on"
Male Human Fighter/7 (mobile fighter archetype) HP 64/64 AC21/T 14/FF 19 CMD 22/24 vs. trip & sunder Fort +8/Ref +5/ Will +6 Init +2 Perc +1|Sense Motive +1
Trying to avoid any involuntary expulsions from the dying skunk while keeping from stepping back onto the platform and actually hitting the remaining skunk is too much for Kilian to manage.
Male Human Fighter/7 (mobile fighter archetype) HP 64/64 AC21/T 14/FF 19 CMD 22/24 vs. trip & sunder Fort +8/Ref +5/ Will +6 Init +2 Perc +1|Sense Motive +1
I'm in a class now, DM R. Can you roll my attack on the skunk?
Male Human Fighter/7 (mobile fighter archetype) HP 64/64 AC21/T 14/FF 19 CMD 22/24 vs. trip & sunder Fort +8/Ref +5/ Will +6 Init +2 Perc +1|Sense Motive +1
I'm back. Not that I can hit, though.
Kilian swings at the remaining skunk again, but misses.
Even with Rowanna's hex causing the creature to stumble, only Valeros and Peri manage to give the large skunk wounds, and not nearly enough to take it from the fight.
In retaliation the skunk attacks Valeros. He takes a gash from a claw but dodges the second claw and lets his armor deflect a gnashing bite. 6 damage
Male Human Fighter/7 (mobile fighter archetype) HP 64/64 AC21/T 14/FF 19 CMD 22/24 vs. trip & sunder Fort +8/Ref +5/ Will +6 Init +2 Perc +1|Sense Motive +1
Rowanna throws another hex on the poor beast, but it withstands the lasting effects of the curse. Haris attempts a poor imitation of a cleric. Kilian and Garinol both miss with their attacks. Only Peri and Valeros give the skunk wounds.
The skunk rakes a claw down Valeros' leg, giving him a deep wound. 11 damage
Male Human Fighter/7 (mobile fighter archetype) HP 64/64 AC21/T 14/FF 19 CMD 22/24 vs. trip & sunder Fort +8/Ref +5/ Will +6 Init +2 Perc +1|Sense Motive +1
Kilian says nothing, but his frustration at the skunk's agility is clear. This time, though, his attack draws blood on the creature.
Normal attack on skunk:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25 Damage to skunk:2d4 + 4 ⇒ (4, 2) + 4 = 10
Combat Over. No treasure is discovered in this room, but I will repost the room description for your convenience.
A massive set of iron double doors block passage to the east and rest upon a dais of glistening black stone. To the west stands a statue of an elderly, robed man carved from the same dark stone, and in his hand he brandishes a slender golden wand that points toward the door. Ancient script winds around the statue’s round base, and dried leaves, dirt, and small animal bones are scattered about the room.
Thassilonian or DC 20 Linguistics:
The inscription on the statue, reads, “Those that would dare believe they are strong enough to oppose us shall learn that their strength is their weakness and our weaknesses are our very strengths.”
F Human (Chelaxian) Witch 8 - HP 50/50 [7 Temp] - AC 19*/T: 14/FF: 17* - Perception +8 - Fort: +7, Ref: +8, Will +9 (+1 vs. Curses, +1 vs. Acid or Earth) - CMB +4, CMD 17 (+1 vs. Grapple) - Speed 30 - Init. +9
Remembering that Garinol had said earlier that there were some magical resonances in the room, Rowanna examines the statue and casts Detect Magic to look around the room.
Male Human Fighter/7 (mobile fighter archetype) HP 64/64 AC21/T 14/FF 19 CMD 22/24 vs. trip & sunder Fort +8/Ref +5/ Will +6 Init +2 Perc +1|Sense Motive +1
"There's magic here--just standing on the platform sucked the strength out of me, but as soon as I climbed down I was fine."
AC 20/13/17; HP 42/42 F+7, R+5, W+3; Init.+3, Perception +0
Valeros pats Haris on the back, "Thanks Haris you bloke! I'm feeling fine as frog hair now. Except for this godsawful smell. Don't suppose anyone has something to kill that scent, huh?"
Kalkamedes is making a feeble attempt to push against the great doors.
Rowanna cannot make sense of the writings this time, but her magical senses confirm that some kind of power is emanating from the platform as well as the golden wand held by the statue. Upon closer examination, she sees that it can be removed.
