HP 159/159 (215/215); AC 22 (20), T 15, F 19, CMD 35(32); F +13(18), R +7, W +5(8) <+9 morale bonus vs. spells, SNA, SLA>; Init +3 Perc +18<Darkvision 60'>; Rage: 8/34; Boots of Speed 4/10;
Roakar flys into the room, floating above the clutter, with a brief walk across a table top, on his way to the spider.
Fly:1d20 + 14 ⇒ (1) + 14 = 15
"Well lets see what ya got."
Rage, Power Attack, Reckless Abandon, Dazing Assualt, Witch Hunter, Come and Get Me. Weapon is +4 B/P so counts as everything but alignment.
Atk 1:1d20 + 23 ⇒ (5) + 23 = 28Dmg 1:1d12 + 2d6 + 33 ⇒ (2) + (3, 5) + 33 = 43 If hit, big ass spider must make a DC 25 Fort save or be dazed for a round
Roos follows Roak into the room and bumps into the furniture as he tries to see through the fog. He thinks he is behind the big oaf he followed due to the smell but he cant get to the spider creature this round to attack...
I am not sure what transactions are being exchanged, but in a moment I will be sending in a tornado to clean out the fog of war unless I hear otherwise.
Roakar's swing, though mighty, isn't enough to make contact.
The creature responds in kind, and since it appears you can see it... The creature takes a moment to flex and posture its horrific appearance. In all it's glory the otherworldly wrongness of the beast is more than most mortals can handle!
Atum and Roakar need to make a FORT Save DC 21. Failure means you take:
1d4 ⇒ 3 STR, CON, and CHA DRAIN...
Furthermore the same two must make a Will DC 21 or take 2 points of CHA DMG and be confused for 1d3 ⇒ 2 rounds.
Anyone who makes visual contact with the beast must make that FORT save, so if your turn takes you where you can see it, you have to save. Feel free to post it preemptively while I'm in my slow-post state.
Round 1:
Atum: Miss
Roos: Stumble
Roakar: Miss
Baddies: ATK
Hugo: Go
Ignatious: Go
HP 159/159 (215/215); AC 22 (20), T 15, F 19, CMD 35(32); F +13(18), R +7, W +5(8) <+9 morale bonus vs. spells, SNA, SLA>; Init +3 Perc +18<Darkvision 60'>; Rage: 8/34; Boots of Speed 4/10;
Fort Save:1d20 + 27 ⇒ (11) + 27 = 38 Will Save:1d20 + 14 ⇒ (18) + 14 = 32
Roakar is not impressed by the creatures posturing.
HP: 14/138 , Init +3, AC: 23, T: 12, FF: 21, CMD: 29, F: +18, R: +12, W: +18 <+2 vs Evil, Evasion, no Food/ Water, Native Outsider, Imune to Fog/Mist/Smoke and Evil Possesion or Mind-Control>Fly 30', Swim 30", Move 30', Perception +10 <Darkvision 60ft>, <Read/Understand all Languages, Ant Haul, Trail of Roses, Ride the Waves>, NG Male Aasimar Cleric 15, Sunflare: +15/+10/+5, 1d6+18+1d6 Acid (15/x2) S, 5,274-18, Roakar
That's just nasty. . .
I'm assuming I can see it, so Fort Save DC 21:1d20 + 17 ⇒ (16) + 17 = 33
Since my action is after Hugo, I'll post one of two possibilities, depending on what he does.
If Hugo does NOT cast Blessing of Fervor:
I will, moving just into the room (preferably flying 5th up so not to block the entry), and boosting the party.
If Hugo DOES cast Blessing of Fervor:
I'll instead move in a little closer, flying 5ft up if possible in this room, and <swift Action> Cold Ice Strike, followed immediately by casting Harm <holding the charge>.
Refl DC 21 for Half (Cold Damage):15d6 ⇒ (1, 1, 4, 6, 1, 4, 3, 4, 1, 3, 6, 5, 1, 1, 2) = 43<or 21>
From what I can see, does "it", whatever it is, seem to be hindered at all by the fog?
Welcome to our realm. Please go forth into the fog and slay or disable the massive beast they claim to fight within. Ignore the humanoids like myself. Those are friends.
The clockwork centaur appears, flying in the room and will start with a hold monster on the creature (DC18) before flying closer to reach with its chain arms. (not sure if truesight helps with fog.)
NOTE: Remember Heroes Feast bonus on WILL saves and attacks/hp etc
Hugo brings forth a mighty ally. Given instructions from the cleric, it sets to work as assuredly as its gears turn. It whirs and clacks as magic spills forth Will:1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24. The horror from beyond resists the spell however, and goes on fighting.
Ignatious moves in and can see that the creature seems unhindered by the miasma in the air here. Ignatious, what was your standard action?
Round 2:
Atum: Go
Roos: Go
Roakar: Go
Baddies: TBD
Hugo: TBD
Ignatious: TBD
Roos begins singing to inspir his allies (+2 morale boues to attack and damage) and then moves into a better position by dodging and leaping closer to the creature...using Blessing of fervor +2 to attack, +2 dodge bonus and +2 REF
Roakar does what he does best. The hammer brings destruction as viscera and gore paint the lab. The beast recoils with a scream that hurts the ears with a cacophony of alien sounds. It's battered, but it fights on. The creature steps away from the barbarian only to be blocked by the wall.
It risks a spell, Defensive:1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25 as WAVES OF EXHAUSTION pour forth from it's face. Everyone but Roos and Hugo is caught in the wave.
Round 2:
Atum: Miss
Roos: Crit!
Roakar: ATK
Baddies: ATK
Hugo: Go
Ignatious: Go
Hugo will stride into the fog and cast heal on Atum or Roakar To remove exhaustion and any other affects.
"Now what did you uncover in here, gentlemen? ."
will try for Roakar if he is out of rage...otherwise Atum. Probably need a save for entering the room...still cannot see creature via fog if that matters.
Neither Atum or the zelekhut land a telling blow. Meanwhile Hugo and Igantious bring succor to the warriors at the front, hopefully giving them the burst to see this through quickly.
Round 3:
Atum: Miss
Roos: Go
Roakar: Go
Baddies: TBD
Hugo: TBD
Ignatious: TBD
Crud - just noticed I forgot to add Bard +2/+2 to Inevitable's attack. I will adjust for next time. Hopefully others remembered on their rolls. I added to the map
Roakar's work continues unabated until he smashes the corpse of the monster....
Though the gas still permeates the room, the wet sounds of combat cease.
Out of initiative.
"Please... A truce adventurer. I seek only freedom."
The roper in the corner is VERY securely manacled.
Regardless of the roper, some of you take the time to search the room. Hugo finds a machine that spits sparks, and he determines that it's supplying energy to things around it. It's very complicated, but he thinks a trained trapspringer could likely deactivate it.
HP: 14/138 , Init +3, AC: 23, T: 12, FF: 21, CMD: 29, F: +18, R: +12, W: +18 <+2 vs Evil, Evasion, no Food/ Water, Native Outsider, Imune to Fog/Mist/Smoke and Evil Possesion or Mind-Control>Fly 30', Swim 30", Move 30', Perception +10 <Darkvision 60ft>, <Read/Understand all Languages, Ant Haul, Trail of Roses, Ride the Waves>, NG Male Aasimar Cleric 15, Sunflare: +15/+10/+5, 1d6+18+1d6 Acid (15/x2) S, 5,274-18, Roakar
While unsure about the idea of setting a creature like this free upon the world, Iggy also can not stand the idea of leaving it trapped and at the Aspis Consortium's mercy. "How did you come to be here, and what are they doing to you?"
Wanting to hear the creature's explanation before proceeding, he will follow up with, "If we free you, what would you then do?"
Honestly, I don't know much about Ropers, so part of my goal is to see if redemption might be a possibility, or even an invitation to the Pathfinder Society.
"They.... experiment on me. I don't know why. They just do. I want to be left alone. I want to get back to the comfort of the underdark. Please, I... beseech you."
Ignatious doesn't get the feeling of deception. It appears to be a mentally rundown creature begging for freedom.
HP: 14/138 , Init +3, AC: 23, T: 12, FF: 21, CMD: 29, F: +18, R: +12, W: +18 <+2 vs Evil, Evasion, no Food/ Water, Native Outsider, Imune to Fog/Mist/Smoke and Evil Possesion or Mind-Control>Fly 30', Swim 30", Move 30', Perception +10 <Darkvision 60ft>, <Read/Understand all Languages, Ant Haul, Trail of Roses, Ride the Waves>, NG Male Aasimar Cleric 15, Sunflare: +15/+10/+5, 1d6+18+1d6 Acid (15/x2) S, 5,274-18, Roakar
Taking the rest of the group aside for a moment, probably outside the smoke covered room, "I can not abide anyone to be subjected to whatever evil they have likely done, and I do not sense any malovance or deception. Does anyone have an issue with me releasing it back to it's home?"
If not, Ill see what Roos can do about the thing its connected to, and try to release it. (Probably with some preaching and a diplomacy effort to suggest turning towards good.)
"It is beyond me what strange experiments they were conducting or why. But disconnecting the electric machination should stop it. What we do with the creature after that is uncertain. We may want to check elsewhere first before releasing it."
AC 31 T 17 FF 28 | CMD 36 (38 against bull rush/trip/sunder) | DR 3/adamantine | 30% fortification | F+17 R+13 W+12 (+4 vs mind-aff/death eff, imm to dis) | Init +3 | Perc +7
Living Monolith 14 |
Ka Stone 3/3:
HP 156/156 | AC 31 T 15 FF 29 | DR 3/adamantine, DR 5/evil | 30% fortification | stone blood
Atum can't understand the roper but when Ignatious suggests freeing it Atum nods. "Neither can I abide to see another creature tortured like this. I will set it free." He raises his adamantine weapon and motions for the roper to stay still while he bashes away at whatever restraints are holding it in.
HP: 14/138 , Init +3, AC: 23, T: 12, FF: 21, CMD: 29, F: +18, R: +12, W: +18 <+2 vs Evil, Evasion, no Food/ Water, Native Outsider, Imune to Fog/Mist/Smoke and Evil Possesion or Mind-Control>Fly 30', Swim 30", Move 30', Perception +10 <Darkvision 60ft>, <Read/Understand all Languages, Ant Haul, Trail of Roses, Ride the Waves>, NG Male Aasimar Cleric 15, Sunflare: +15/+10/+5, 1d6+18+1d6 Acid (15/x2) S, 5,274-18, Roakar
Placing a hand on Atums stony shoulder as if asking Please hold of for but a moment, Iggy will turn to speak to the Roper, "We can not abide to see another creature suffer, and while I believe that some evil lies in your heart, I believe you that you just wish to return home. Before we free, though, I want you to consider this, would you have done this for another? If not, what would it gain you?"
"We are, and we expect no favor or reward for doing it, but know that this is a small world, and should we ever meet again, that it's possible you would view us in a positive light, knowing that we can be trusted, or might be willing to help you, for no other reason than that you needed help. Consider which path might bring you more happiness and fulfillment in life, even if it requires more work, and which can lead you to stand apart and do something in the world worth remembering."
"If you find any wisdom in my words, or even any interest at the possibilities, seek me out, or the Silver Crusade or even the Pathfinder Society, and we can talk more."
Diplomacy:1d20 + 27 ⇒ (12) + 27 = 39
Afterwards he nods to Atum to please continue, and joins is as well with his own adamantine weapon.
The roper's lone eye closes a bit, but it's expression is unreadable. Still, once freed by the Pathfinders, it doesn't attack, instead heading back out of the complex....
For the moment, you're safe, though the klaxons are near deafening.
"That noise is sooooo annoying.. I cant drink enough brandy to make me feel numb against that sound!. Let us continues and good luck to that thing whatever it was. I am fine and without a scratch thus far." Roos tells the others after the roper leaves and the sound continues.
