Dark Sun: On the Road to Kurn (Inactive)

Game Master EltonJ

Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10

"Sure is dusty around here..."

Zera, Zeek, and Josie's familiar spots them. Another cloud of dust headed your way. What is in the cloud of dust is a giant worm.

Veleron nods approvingly at Josie's comments concerning elemental magic. But otherwise, adds nothing to the conversation.
Later on
Perception: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (6) + 15 = 21
Veleron frowns, turning towards the others with an eyebrow raised. He begins to shapeshift into a Large Cat again.

The Familiar looks into the distance, and sees the problem.
"WORM!"
Josie, hearing her familiar, screams.
"WORM INCOMING, WORM INCOMING, SCATTER, SCATTER THE CARTS!" She cries, dropping into her cart and preparing with haste.

She pulls out two Fire Wheel (Shortened fuse) fireworks with Full Pouch, passing one to her familiar and keeping the other, and hastily attaches a Coughing Dragon firework to Grod the Crodlu, extending it's fuse a fair amount (Enough to do my plan) and lighting it.

She casts Enlarge Person on Czernobog and Azhul, uses the battle Hex Battlecry to grant everyone +1 to attack rolls, skill checks, and saving throws for 5 rounds, and readies an action to cast prayer when the g#~*@!n giant worm tries to eat us, directing the cart to run like the devil.

Her Crodlu moves distant to the side, and blocks the Wyrms vision of the fleeing carts with the Coughing Dragon.

"Giant worm? I've not seen one in a while."

Azhul will cast divine favour

"May Keltis might guide my purpose."

Then if he has time shield of faith.

I could have sworn I posted just a bit ago... wonder if I just previewed and didn't submit. Doh.

Zera casts gravity bow, and then as soon as the worm is in range, she shoots it.

Attack Worm: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19
damage: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (1, 6) + 3 = 10

"What? A worm? Where? Oh..."

Tarkahas turns and sees the column of dust. He comes around the side of the caravan to get a better look.

"How big is it?"

Tarkahas places his palms together in front of his face and concentrates. His skin slowly becomes dull grey, the color of iron.

Moving around to get a better view (I think I was at the back) and casting ironskin. Is this worm like "Shai-Hulud" sized?

"What? A worm? Where? Oh..."

Tarkahas turns and sees the column of dust. He comes around the side of the caravan to get a better look.

"How big is it?"

Tarkahas places his palms together in front of his face and concentrates. His skin slowly becomes dull grey, the color of iron.

Moving around to get a better view (I think I was at the back) and casting ironskin. Is this worm like "Shai-Hulud" sized?

The worm is based on a cryptid found in the Mongolian desert. It's called the Mongolian death worm, and its significantly bigger. The worm is about the size of a full grown reticulated python and is as fat as a bus.

Just how far is it away? And how do you run superstition here? I think i have to save on every spell, no matter what.

Czernobog watches with dismay as Josie casts a spell on him, but says nothing as his attention is lead to the worm in the dustcloud and he steps to intercept it´s way.

I'll prepare a map.

The worm is 120 feet away from the caravan.

Dire Tiger Veleron shifts slightly as he begins to weave Conjuration magic to draw forth a creature from elsewhere. Converting Cup of Dust to Summon Nature's Ally 3

Diagonal 5 foot step towards worm and away from Caravan to set up a better charging lane.
Is there any sort of Knowledge relevant to know more about the creature?

AC 20, CMD 22 and +2 to hit and damage

The Athasian death worm is slithering closer to the caravan. It spits out yellow spit, which is enough to cause metal to corrode and flesh to burn.

Initiative:
Athasian death worm initiative: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17

Initiative: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17

Do you also want me to re-roll my attack, or does it go off now that the worm is within range?

[dice=Initiative]1d20+3

Do you also want me to re-roll my attack, or does it go off now that the worm is within range?

Your attack did hit the worm, but I'm afraid that it only glanced off it's armored frame. Roll again. :D

Initiative: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Czernobog waits till the worm is in range, then starts to rage and attack.

tepoztopilli: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (7) + 13 = 203d8 + 15 ⇒ (5, 1, 2) + 15 = 23
tepoztopilli: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 243d8 + 15 ⇒ (4, 5, 6) + 15 = 30

Initiative order so far:
Death Worm
Zera
Czernobog

May change in a bit when the other three weigh in their initiative. Oh, and Czernobog's strikes do hit. If they are ranged. Not enough to kill the beast that's for sure.

That would be melee. Ranged would be atlatl +10 (1d8+7). I can do one ranged attack and the melee later. Or move in for one melee attack?

atlatl: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 271d8 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

Here is the new map for everyone to reference.

So, AC must be 20 since my attack was a 19, and the 20 hit.

Zera sees her ineffective attack, and gets out of the way of the worm. She looks around, making sure that the carts are well on their way in a different direction (I assume they are since they had plenty of time to move), and if they are headed away, she rides to the side and casts magic missile--not wanting to make her magic user status obvious, but not knowing what else to do at this point.

Magic Missile: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (2, 4, 1) + 3 = 10

Initiative: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17

initiative: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 1 = 18

"Let's see if this thing has a brain."

Tarkahas moves to one side and gets closer. Don't know what the map scale is but I want to be within 40'.

Once he is close enough, he presses his palms together in front of his face and concentrates. His eyes begin to emit a black mist, and a wave of energy springs forth at the worm.

Casting mind thrust I. Will DC 15 for half damage. Does nothing if the worm has no INT score.

Mind Thrust: 5d6 ⇒ (4, 1, 2, 4, 4) = 15

Death Worm will save: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22

Initiative: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16
Will post, even though I'm after the Worm, just to get it out there.
Veleron will finish his SNA 3 bringing forth a Leopard, then he will begin to Shimmer Heat Shimmer Domain ability, 20% miss chance

Veleron roars and then him and the Leopard charge the Worm.
Veleron Charge-Pounce:
+1Bite w/ Power Attack: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 9 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 26 Bite Damage: 2d6 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (6, 3) + 11 + 1 = 21
+1 Claw: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (17) + 13 = 30 Claw Damage: 2d4 + 12 ⇒ (4, 3) + 12 = 19
+1 Claw: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (7) + 13 = 20 Claw Damage: 2d4 + 12 ⇒ (2, 3) + 12 = 17
I am assuming that our friendly Worm is bigger than large size, so Grab won't work on it.
Leopard Charge-Pounce-Rake:
Bite: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 6 + 2 = 17Bite Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
Claw: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9Claw Damage: 1d3 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
Claw 2: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28
Claw 2 Crit Confirm: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13
Claw Damage: 1d3 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
Claw 2 Crit Damage: 1d3 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
Rake 1: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20Rake Damage: 1d3 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
Rake 2: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12Rake Damage: 1d3 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Josie's readied Prayer resolves, providing a +1 luck bonus to her allies attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, saves, and skill checks, and a -1 penalty to the same rolls to their enemies, no save. Her Natural Divination resolves for a +4 insight bonus to Initiative.

Initiative: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

On her initiative:
She casts Ill omen on the worm, DC 17 will save to resist.

Her familiar intimidates the worm, rolling 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (9) + 15 = 24. It does nothing on it's move action.

Her animal companion completes the smokescreen, masking the carts as they are directed to flee. It covers the trail in its first round, and moves 1d6 - 1 ⇒ (5) - 1 = 4 rounds more, 90 feet per round.

[dice=Initiative]1d20+8

Will post, even though I'm after the Worm, just to get it out there.
Veleron will finish his SNA 3 bringing forth a Leopard, then he will begin to Shimmer Heat Shimmer Domain ability, 20% miss chance

Veleron roars and then him and the Leopard charge the Worm.
Veleron Charge-Pounce:
[dice=+1Bite w/ Power Attack]1d20+9+2+1+1 [dice=Bite Damage]2d6+11+1
[dice=+1 Claw]1d20+13 [dice=Claw Damage]2d4+12
[dice=+1 Claw]1d20+13 [dice=Claw Damage]2d4+12
I am assuming that our friendly Worm is bigger than large size, so Grab won't work on it.
Leopard Charge-Pounce-Rake:
[dice=Bite]1d20+6+2[dice=Bite Damage]1d6+3
[dice=Claw]1d20+8[dice=Claw Damage]1d3+3
[dice=Claw 2]1d20+8
[dice=Claw 2 Crit Confirm]1d20+8
[dice=Claw Damage]1d3+3
[dice=Claw 2 Crit Damage]1d3+3
[dice=Rake 1]1d20+8[dice=Rake Damage]1d3+3
[dice=Rake 2]1d20+8[dice=Rake Damage]1d3+3

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Looks like Veleron is the boss of this fight. But the creature isn't done yet.

For next round, in case you guys get there while I'm sleeping:

More Magic Missile:

MM Damage: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (2, 3, 1) + 3 = 9

Is it close enough to charge or just move up and attack?

It's close enough to charge.

Azhul will charge the great beast then joining his comrades

Power Attack +1 Large Greataxe: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 143d6 + 14 ⇒ (1, 2, 2) + 14 = 19

"Keltis take you!."

Veleron’s attacks should all be at -1 to hit. I mathed poorly at some point and wrote it down wrong previously, forgot the -1 for being large. So my 2nd Claw prob missies at a 19 instead of 20 (assuming previous guess work concerning its AC is accurate).

Note: Due to enlarge person, both the half-giants are currently Huge, rather than Large. Meaning that their weapon damage dice go up to 4d6, plus +1 damage, due to the increase in strength.

Also, definitely happy that I didn't buff Veleron- Didn't want the fight to end too quickly!

Azhul will charge the great beast then joining his comrades

[dice=Power Attack +1 Large Greataxe]1d20 +7; 3d6+14

"Keltis take you!."

That would be a miss.

Note: Due to enlarge person, both the half-giants are currently Huge, rather than Large. Meaning that their weapon damage dice go up to 4d6, plus +1 damage, due to the increase in strength.

Also, definitely happy that I didn't buff Veleron- Didn't want the fight to end too quickly!

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Told you, Veleron is feeling good today. It's all that sand!

Next damage dice step from 2d8 large should be 3d8 large if i´m correct.

Czernobog charges the worm as well, he can´t hold it in anymore.

tepoztopilli: 1d20 + 15 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 15 + 1 = 283d8 + 16 + 1 ⇒ (4, 2, 7) + 16 + 1 = 30

The worm squirts acid after taking just a huge hit from Czernobog. He squirts it at Veleron.
Worm Acid attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25
Acid damage: 3d6 ⇒ (6, 3, 5) = 14

For the next round, more Magic Missile:

MM Damage: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (4, 1, 4) + 3 = 12

Josie and her familiar roll over a pair of Fire Wheels, lighting and throwing them using their standard and move actions. The fireworks spark to light, spinning like chaotic little boxes.

Fire Wheel

They aim to hit the worm at the edge of the fire wheel's area, which is a roughly 20 foot radius, 5 foot high, or 1 range value away.

josie: 1d20 + 4 - 1 ⇒ (3) + 4 - 1 = 6 1d8 ⇒ 6
Familiar: 1d20 + 7 - 1 ⇒ (3) + 7 - 1 = 9 1d8 ⇒ 6

Each fire wheel deals josie: 3d6 ⇒ (3, 6, 3) = 12 & Familiar: 3d6 ⇒ (3, 2, 1) = 6 damage, with a DC 17 half and to avoid being blinded for 10 rounds.

An Athasian death worm has no eyes to begin with. It's an annelid. So its always blind.

Josie and her familiar take a moment to think, and then both have a look on their face that could best be described as "Well crap, that was pointless."
I'm fairly certain that's not how it works RAW, but damn if it doesn't make too much sense. Still keeping the actions, though.

Round 2, Initiative 15
Veleron snarls at the Worm and continues the assault alongside his Leopard. He does shift 5 foot step, to make sure that he helps along with the two Huge Giants to keep the worm away from the caravan. He also stops shimmering, realizing the futility of it against an eyeless opponent.
That's awesome you both are huge. ^_^
Veleron:
+1 Bite w/ Power Attack: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 28Bite Damage: 2d6 + 12 ⇒ (6, 4) + 12 = 22
+1 Claw: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27 Claw Damage: 2d4 + 12 ⇒ (1, 4) + 12 = 17
+1 Claw: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27 Claw Damage: 2d4 + 12 ⇒ (4, 3) + 12 = 19

Leopard:
Bite: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15Bite Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
Claw: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13Claw Damage: 1d3 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
Claw 2: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21Claw Damage: 1d3 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Now the worm is bleeding all over and soon you will defeat it.

More magic missile:

MM Damage: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (3, 2, 3) + 3 = 11

Czernobog tries to beat the rest of life out of the twitching worm.

Attack: 1d20 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 13 + 1 = 343d8 + 16 + 1 ⇒ (1, 7, 1) + 16 + 1 = 26
Attack: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 6 + 1 = 243d8 + 16 + 1 ⇒ (8, 7, 7) + 16 + 1 = 39

Crit Confirm: 1d20 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 13 + 1 = 253d8 + 16 + 1 ⇒ (4, 8, 5) + 16 + 1 = 34

Wow i wasn´t aware we have a dwarven one man army^^ 3 attacks and all nearly doing similar damage, that´s nothing to sneeze at.

Azhul in his hugeness will attack again

He uses studied target and bane on the worm

Power Attack +1 Large Greataxe+bane+st-1 huge: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 186d6 + 18 ⇒ (1, 5, 6, 5, 1, 6) + 18 = 42

And the worm is dead.

Whoo-HooOOOooo!

Dang! Missed it!

"A powerful creature. We should harvest whatever we can from the carcass."

I don't have any craft skills but I do have Survival and Knowledge (nature) - not very good though. I'm guessing survival might apply?

Survival: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7 :)

survival does apply. However, the roll was too bad.

Survival: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

Azhul will join Tarkahas in attempting to harvest the carcass..