Dervak will comment to Allegra and Cerise, "We met creatures like this in the Dreamlands."
He will address the Leng ghouls. "We are here because we seek to protect our world. We do not wish it to be drawn into Carcosa. If that is your goal, we must oppose you. But if that is not your goal, we can have peace.
We also travel with the soul of the Yithian whose body you have. She would like her body back. What would you ask for it?"
Theophilus studiously ignores Semore's behavior; only nodding to him, as he finishes his job.
He ignores his more based behavior for the remaining seconds...
The White Rabbit is seen flipping Semore off.
Walking the hallways, the Witch seem a bit reminiscent.
This reminds me of my Highschool. I could never find my locker there either.
As the Greaser Gang came into view, the Nerd suddenly squinches up his butt cheeks, swallowing hard.
Definitely like Highschool!
The White Rabbit is seen wearing a Hall Monitor outfit....
Theo's wide blue eyes turn to Dervak, once the Bloodrager begins talking to the Bullies.
Ask them for their milk money. That should show'en!
Mara added, "We are on our way to repair some broken seals, which protect the city from dangerous flying polyps. As my friend says, this is the true body of one of our companions. We seek to restore it."
Allegra stays silent while her more talkative companions talk, keeping a suspicious eye on the creatures for any hint of deception or hostility.
The ghouls look at each other and then answer, ”We serve Nyarlathotep and not the master or Neruzavin. We can engage in negotiations over this creature. What we desire most is knowledge, if you can sate our thirst for it we will gladly part with this seeded.”
The seeded disease is spiritual, mental and physical. The resurrection will fix the physical taint. With Kaklatath's mind and spirit sequestered in her current form it was not corrupted.
Mara conferred with Theophilus about how to negotiate with the ghouls.
She also talked to Kaklatath about how to cure her condition.
"Knowledge is good." Dervak nods sagely.
"You should talk to Theophilus."
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Theophilus looks at each of his party members, as they each turn to him.
The Mad Hatter has the look of a Panda bear cub being asked to just go talk to those nice lions.
He doesn't have the look of someone who has confidence in this option.
The White Rabbit is seen laughing hilariously on the flooring.
I feel a bit under the weather. Perhaps, a sick day?
He smiles.
Theo shrugs his shoulders. He straightens his hat.
This is how martyrs are made!
Theo puts on a brave face; moving forward.
Hello, my intellectually charged peeps! Will the real Slim Shady please stand up!
Theo begins speaking about Quantum physics!
He barely even shows any fear, anxiety, or new poop smells.
Dervak's eyes glass over with Theophilus's esoteric explanations, but he nods along.
"Let's see if we can piece together enough information to satisfy them," Ci Ci says softly to Theo.
After a lively debate and discussion over multiverse theory, grandiocosmic strings, and other esoteric topics the Leng Ghouls retreat. Without their presence the seeded body of Kaklatath attacks you aggressively.
Theophilus (feeling a bit confident after his discussion with the ghouls) decides to bravely confront the ugly beastie! He takes out his dagger. He looks at it. He looks at the ugly Beastie.
He backs away behind Derek.
Someone at the door for you!
After the 6 seconds pass, the Witch grins at his friend.
What took you so long? You may be getting a bit rusty, my friend. Ever think about joining a gym? I heard that the rates are extremely reasonable.
Dervak is in fact a bit slow carving up the undead Yithian corpse, as he chivalrously waits for Allegra to take the first swings.
"Uh... it's kind of broken now. Beyond just being infected.
What do we do to fix that?"
He turns to Kaklatath. "Maybe in a big city like Katheer we can find a priest who can repair your body.
I think we should keep investigating here. If we need to rest again, then the next morning we can prepare spells to travel to one of those cities. And by 'we' I mean Theophilus."
Allegra will gladly cut the infected creature down, endeavoring to do so as cleanly as possible.
"Do we know that the recent inhabitant of that body is lost? Would resurrecting both be possible, if we have the ability? I know that there have been numerous innocents lost along the way in this quest and there are likely to be more, but if we can save them along the way, I believe we should."
Mara started chanting, and tapped into the heavens spirits for good fortune. She pondered how to re-connect Kaklatath with her former body.
She told her companions, "To successfully restore Kaklatath to her proper body, both bodies must die. Then the yithian body must be resurrected. Unfortunately, the soul currently trapped in the yithian body will be completely lost.
"I don't yet have the power to perform the ritual myself, but I think I can master it, with further study."
The sadness in Kaklatath is palpable when she hears the news, ”It can’t be helped.” She turns to Dervak and Allegra, ”Please assist me.” Kaklatath searches the area and finds an alcove with an intact door made of glass. Another dead Yithian lies nearby, it appears to have died from rending claws. Kaklatath opens a secret panel on one of the walls, she starts to fiddle with a number of glowing buttons with strange lettering on it. ”Place my old body here. It will be preserved. If a long term solution cannot be found I will prepare another pod for this body.” As she speaks to your mind, it is accompanied by a vision of this same hall, but before it was destroyed. A number of Yithians enter the intact pods, all fated to die.
Theophilus looks at the pods with bodies neatly displayed.
They went willingly?
He then speaks to the White Rabbit.
No promises; but sure no Kool-aid, sure.
As far as promises; that was lame.
Was it?
Theo seems to be concerned about something the White Rabbit said.
The White Rabbit seems to be enjoying himself.
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Kaklatath corrects the pair, "It was Flavor-aid. Let's not linger here."
Theophilus (dapping his eyes with a handkerchief) nods solemnly to Kaklatath.
What further tragedy will mercilessly assault our blind eyes!
Dervak nods to Kaklatath.
"Lead on. We need to find the seals, right?
You seem to be able to navigate this place better than we can. I'm not going to go wandering off."
You feel the breeze below here become more sinister as it tugs and grasps at your clothing and armor. Kaklatath instructs you "Up ahead, trouble, I will wait for you here.
The eight thin columns here seem insufficient to hold up the ceiling of this trapezoidal room. On one side are three alcoves in which stand statues of cone-bodied creatures with savage pincers. On the other, a set of battered two-foot-thick metal doors stands open at the top of a low dais.
A pair of flying polyps float within this room...
Trapezoidal room.
Round 1
Theophilus walks behind Dervak and Allegra. The Witch seems to be enjoying the fine architecture.
Suddenly bumping into the back of the 1/2 Orc, Theo glances beyond him to see the Flying Polyps.
He looks at them. He looks at Dervak and Allegra. He looks back at the doomed Flying Polyps.
I am going to Hex them both; so be a fair chap and allow an opportunity for them to get an attack off on one of you.
He smiles.
Source Ultimate Magic pg. 156
You can split the effect of one of your targeted hexes, affecting another creature you can see.
Prerequisites: Witch level 10th.
Benefit: When you use one of your hexes (not a major hex or a grand hex) that targets a single creature, you can choose another creature within 30 feet of the first target to also be targeted by the hex.
Mara had a bad feeling about what was about to happen. She concentrated, speeding up the flow of time for her allies, and shouted a warning, "Look out, Polyps!" Then she moved back 40 ft. and took cover.
Everyone begins to feel a gentle sucking wind, when you try to move it drags you down and makes it hard to accomplish any task.
A torrent of wind blows down the hallway buffeting Dervak and Ci Ci. River of Wind
Mara cursed as she struggled against the wind. She knew she would have to be closer to the others to administer emergency healing; she moved forward and implored,"Mommy, give them some orcish fighting spirit!"
"Immolatus!" Ci Ci intones, and calls down a column of flame , centered just between the two creatures.
Trapezoidal room.
Round 2
Suddenly a strong wind begins creating a serious problem for his friends! Theophilus doesn't seem to be at all excited about this opportunity to fly a kite!
Which one did that s&&+?
Theo waits while his player scrolls up to have a looksee...
....not too certain, Theo's player gives Theo the best opinion possible: He shrugs.
Theophilus (unperturbed and used to this type of treatment by his player) decides to attempt the same Hex against the Flying Polyp that made its save last round!
You can make a second attempt at failed hexes.
Prerequisites: Hex class feature
Benefit: When you target a creature with a hex that cannot target the same creature more than once per day, and that creature succeeds at its saving throw against the hex’s effect, you can target the creature with the same hex a second time before the end of your next turn. If the second attempt fails, you can make no further attempts to target that creature with the same hex for 1 day.
Normal: You can only target a creature with these hexes once per day.
So, how are we doing?
Dervak resists the Slow effect.
Then he resists the River of Wind.
Dervak Dex-rages (casting Shield), then moves up and strikes at Black Blue. Taking the +2 Attack, AC, and Reflex saves from Blessing of Fervor.
This should provoke an AOO, but he is AC 41 against it (with the BoF bonus).
As the wind buffets both Dervak and Ci Ci the flying polyp shares some of their injury in a very minor way.
Ci Ci calls down divine fire and burns away a good chunk of their twisted revolting flesh. As this happens the sucking wind ceases.
Theo calls for a do-over, with much better results.
Theophilus takes out a comb to clean up a bit. since the sudden wind has waned....
Allegra casts Angelic Aspect, spends a fervor to enact both Sacred Armor and Sacred Weapon to increase bonuses, and she moves forward, taking the +2 atk/dam from blessing of fervor, taking her to AC 39.
The pair of polyps bash at Dervak and Allegra when they approach, one manages to get a hold of the bloodrager and squeeze tightly.
Dervak somehow manages to pull himself free.
Dervak dodges one tentacle, parries another, a third ricochets off his shield, the final is absorbed by his breastplate.
By the power of the Godclaw this chaotic abomination is prevented from harming one of their servants. But then reality blinks and Allegra finds herself within the grasp of the horrible flesh pile.
Ci Ci moves out of the wind, and calls upon her power again. She brings down another column of divine flame in the same spot as before, catching both creatures.
"Immolatus!"
The White Rabbit watches in awe, as both Flying Polyps dish out damage to Dervak and Allegra; but then take half that damage themselves.
He nods in approval.
Mara moved forward and tried to call down bolts of lighting on the polyps.
Dervak's CMD was actually 44 for that round due to taking the +2 attack/AC/Reflex bonus from Blessing of Fervor.
10 + 13 BAB + 7 Str + 5 Dex + 2 Deflection + 5 Luck + 2 Dodge.
So the tentacle hits, he takes 14 damage, the polyp takes Retribution damage, but the grab fails and Dervak's attack lands?
Then it fails to hit him on his turn?
Dervak retaliates.
With her axe held fast by the disgusting creature, Allegra pulls out a steely knife and stabs the beast.
Trapezoidal room.
Round 3
Theophilus watches all the action taking place between the Flying Polyps and his companions.
The Witch frowns.
I believe that their damage output is inefficient. I am thinking, perhaps, if Mara could boost them a bit?
The Witch (completely serious) walk along the wall closer to Dervak.
He then Fortunes Dervak!
Theo Evil Eye Hex both Flying Polyps!
Source Ultimate Magic pg. 156
You can split the effect of one of your targeted hexes, affecting another creature you can see.
Prerequisites: Witch level 10th.
Benefit: When you use one of your hexes (not a major hex or a grand hex) that targets a single creature, you can choose another creature within 30 feet of the first target to also be targeted by the hex.
Ci Ci’s flames and Mara’s lighting have little effect on the magically resistant creatures. Dervak in a succession of slices with his wicked blade ends the nearby Polyp. The remaining polyp lets Allegra go and the room and tunnels explode with tornado strength winds.
Tornado strength winds
The wounds accumulate on the polyp as the wind destroys your flesh and bones.
Trapezoidal room.
Theophilus decides that sitting very quickly and being wind pressed against the wall is the thing to do!
My goodness; and us without a proper kite!
The poor Witch does seem to be taking the blunt of the storm to his face!
This is a bit intolerable! Ouch! Where did that shoe come from!?
Theo decides to Misfortune the remaining Blow hard!
The strength of the winds blew Mara back and onto the floor. Undeterred, she took off and flew back towards the polyp and tried to light it up with stardust to make it easier to see. But she couldn't get it to stick.
Dervak dodges all of the debris from the windstorm; defying all logic, he even escapes the scouring of sand and dust.
The warrior braces himself and just barely manages to retain his footing.
As the winds subside, he advances and strikes at the polyp.
Ci Ci steps forward, then channels her power through the rod, amplifying her magic.
"Scintillating Slivers!"
Allegra enacts Sacred Weapon again with a swift action, moves back up to the beast, and takes a heavy swing at it.