GM Euan's Mummy's Mask (Inactive)

Game Master Euan

Zilchus enters the courtyard, looking around for tracks to see if anyone else had been there recently. He overlooks Nihdi's prints.

1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12 Survival

He then looks at the east doors for things of interest.

1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24 Perception

"Hmm...I don't know, do you think it would be better to explore the rest of the grounds before we head inside?" Florence asks as she follows Zilchus and Nidhii into the small courtyard. "I mean, I'm good either way but it's just a thought..." she adds as she moves to have a look at the western doors.

Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18

They're very loud... thinks Cahal, as Nidhi's loose ways confuse and upset her.

She reacts by pulling away from the group, planting herself in the middle of the courtyard, keeping an eye on all of them, as they spread out.

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15

"You're wrong, Zilchus". Ben shrugs. "I'm not in the mood for jokes today. This time, I won't be informing you about incoming dangers, so as not to expose myself to derision."

Ben follows the others inside the courtyard, and voices his agreement on Florence's suggestion to explore the grounds before getting inside the proper House of Penteru. With the help of his familiar, the greensting scorpion Stingy, Benedictus makes a quick exploration of the grounds surrounding the house.
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Perception check (+2 Altertness): 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 6 + 2 = 11

Bynx trails behind the others into the courtyard, stopping to sniff curiously at Cahal.

"Maow."

At least you're not as loud as the last one was.

Nidhi stops to look from Benedictus to Zilchus. Zilchus doesn't give off the warm and fuzzy vibe, but Nidhi thinks Benedictus is being dramatic and she's curious if Zilchus will comfort the other man, chide him, or apologize. Nidhi glances at Florence too, she seeing this? Nidhi feels a little awkward around Benedictus. She likes spending her time outside in the sun, fingers dyed with fruit juices from working with fabrics. Meanwhile, Benedictus is - was - a professor who enjoys, what Nidhi considers, rambling on about his knowledge. They come from completely different worlds.

If nobody says anything immediately after, Nidhi quips: "Too bad turtles aren't more alert. Well, at least you'll have your shell." A reference to Cahal's earlier statement towards Zilchus. Nidhi smiles at Zilchus, expecting him to turn red or snipe something back.

Nobody has said anything about being quiet so the thought doesn't cross Nidhi's mind.

Ben's words also give Florence pause from her examination of the western doors and she looks over her shoulder at the others. She spots Nidhii glancing her way and offers a 'I have no idea' face.

I've never met a man as moody as Ben is. Are we sure there's not any woman parts hiding in there somewhere?

As soon as the thought crosses her mind, she flinches and sighs to herself.

Not nice, Florence. We're all allowed a moody day or two from time to time, aren't we?

"It'll be fine," she says firmly. "We're already doing better than we did yesterday - more alert, more prepared. All we need to do is decide on what to tackle first."

Nidhi, you should mention it as you use it as it’s not practical to ‘concentrate’ the whole time. Also, I am a forgetful DM and will not remember you have it going. :)

As Zilchus looks for tracks, he perceives that the wind has scuffled the sand obscuring any tracks longer than a day or two. Nothing has entered the compound by this way in that short time.

As the group enters, you hear, suddenly, the sound of an angry mob outside the walls and the outer doors slam shut - nearly falling from their hinges from the effort! A woman’s voice cries out in Ancient Osiriani, “Eaqad biwabatan! La tade lahum dakhil almujmae!”

Powerful blows shake and rattle the feeble gates, and everyone must make a DC 11 Will save, or flee in terror into the complex somewhere (your choice).

DC Will (11): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

Nidhi roughly understands what was said. Nidhi shivers but holds her ground. "What is that? Some sort of spell?"

Cahal hears Ben's comments and curses under her breath. Divisions, this early, so easily? This was not a good sign. For a moment, she is about to walk up to the man and chastise him for his words, but then she catches herself, remembering the man's mood at the inn and again this morning. Perhaps there was something at work she was not aware of? Perhaps stepping in would only make things worse...

She resolves instead to stay quiet and keep an eye on the man, when the wind stirs and, before she can react, a voice rings through the courtyard. Her heart freezes...

Will: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17

...but she holds fast: "Sorcery!" she mutters, eyes wide with fear.

1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19 Will

Zilchus spins to retort to Ben when the crowd interrupts him. He spins to and fro his hands going to his flachion as he seeks the source of the noise.

He moves back to the gate to look to and fro for the crowd.

"What the piddlespot?" Zilchus draws his falchion and attaches his weapon cord. "Is one of you doing this? Professor?!"

Will (DC 11): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

At the sound of the strange voice, Florence feels her blood run cold and knows that she has to get away from whatever pounds at the gates. "W-we've got to get out of here, we've got to go NOW!" she cries before fleeing...

...through the western archway, heedless of any dangers that might lie beyond!

Will (DC 11): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24

Bynx's eyes grow wide and the fur on his band stands on end as the mysterious voice and sound of rattling gates catches the group by surprise. He hisses, standing his ground with the others, and watches with surprise and alarm as Florence suddenly bolts away to the west.

Hey! Where's she going!?

"Florence! Wait!" Regardless of possible dangers, Nidhi runs after Florence in concern, but she has her wits about her so she doesn't drop anything. What does she think she's doing? Nidhi looks to see where Florence has run to. Nidhi is holding her Everburning Torch (from examining the door) so her bow is not drawn.

Perception (West, where Florence went): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26

Nidhi attempts to move to a square adjacent to Florence when the woman finally comes to a stop. "You're okay, my friend. We're all in this together and we're all here for you." Nidhi doesn't touch Florence but looks the woman with a resolute expression.

While Ben looks around, he suddenly hears a woman's voice saying something in Ancient Osiriani. Before the scholar can react, he feels Stingy getting away from his shoulder and darting to the exit. "Hey Stingy! Wait! Come back!"

Ben rushes to his familiar and tries to grab him and put it into his satchel. I shouldn't have freed him...

As he runs toward Stingy, Ben raises his eyes in order to check the situation. There was something strange, something terrifying in that voice. As soon as the scholar realizes that everyone seems to be alright, he breathes a sigh of relief, but when his eyes start to look for Florence, he sees the girl running away in fear. Choosing between his familiar and Florence is a hard matter for Ben, but he eventually decides to go for the woman first. I can always take back Stingy later using our empathic bond...while Florence will surely get into trouble if she opens that...For Nethys, I must act quickly!

With a somewhat unusual quickness, Ben moves toward Florence and tries to grapple her. If Ben manages to grapple Florence, he holds her tight and tries to look her in the eyes while holding her on place keeping his hands on her shoulders. "Florence! Florence! Calm down. Everything is fine, everything is fine! Look at me! Everything is fine! There's no one here apart from us."
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Will save (Ben): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16
Will save (Stingy): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Grapple attemot: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 1 = 18

Florence flees inward to the west. Professor, Stingy won’t flee ‘out’ as that’s where the fear is coming from. For simplicity, I’ll say he fled the same general direction as Florence…

The western side of the estate forms an L-shaped yard mostly given to sand, sun-dried earth, and the ancient husks of dead trees. Stone benches line the walls of the yard, and a large tiled pool sits in the southwest corner, dried and partially filled with sand. A short flight of steps leads between a pair of pillars to a set of stone doors in the west side of the house. At the north end of the yard stands a squat stone building with columns at every corner.

The professor catches up with Florence (who had to use a move to open the door and a move to flee). Florence has an AoO, if she wants, on the Professor, otherwise she is held firm by him in a successful grapple.

Unfortunately, Benedictus’ senses are tingling, something is nearby…

-Round Surprise-
Benedictus - 17+
Nidhi - 9
Good Folks - 1 (so sad)
-Round 1-
Benedictus - 17+
Cahal - 17-
Florence - 3 (frightened)
Nidhi - 9
Zilchus - 8
Good Folks - 1 (so sad)

Next up in the surprise round - Nidhi and Benedictus! Surprise round actions only remember.

The group at the entrance, continues to hear the rabble outside, and can see the gates bulging and leaning from some inward pressure.

I've moved folks on the map, and added familiars and animal friends. Let me know if you cannot move them, Florence and Benedictus.

I moved Nidhi on the map. Feel free to move me if she is too far.

Surprise Round:

Do I hear... a snake?

Nidhi pockets her Everburning Torch into her cloak. (So in Round 1 she will pull out her bow.)

Too many actions I'm afraid, Nidhi.

You can draw a weapon as part of a move as long as you have a BAB of +1 or greater, so you're good there. But it's a move action to put away your torch, and in a surprise round, you only get one Standard or Move action - which you're taking to move.

So you can either drop the torch (plenty of light, you're in open air spaces still) or carry it with you in your other hand for now.

Also, I don't remember where you started on the map, but you only get a single move, so 30' in your case I think. If you traveled that far, you're all good. Otherwise, please shift.

Thanks!

The closest I can get it where I re-moved or on top of stingy's square but I don't want to crowd the space.

So the initial movement towards Florence is Nidhi's Surprise Round? Nidhi will still hold her torch then.

As Florence attempts to flee to the west, she doesn't get too far before she suddenly feels arms trying to close around her from behind! She swings a fist out of fear and panic...

Unarmed Strike (AoO): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16
Damage (Non-Lethal): 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

...and manages to connect before finding her arms pinned solidly at her sides! Despite Ben's reassurances, she continues to struggle to free herself and doesn't seem to register that it was her companion rather than an unseen assailant that she just punched.

"Nononono, let me GO! They're coming for us!"
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Forgot to say either way in my last post but I'll say that Florence dropped her longspear in her panic to get away from the front gates, so she's currently unarmed. Also, sorry Ben! I promise she'll be properly mortified about this once the fear wears off!

"You're not going anywhere, Florence. No one's coming for us. If I let you go, you will get into trouble, so NO! I'm not letting you go...although things will become dangerous in a moment.".

Ben tries to maintain his hold on Florence, and despite his words, he warns his companions. "Something bad's going to happen soon. Cahal, Zilchus, keep your eyes open!"
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Grapple check to maintain the hold: 1d20 + 1 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 1 + 5 = 17

Benedictus maintains the hold (did you want to pin?). Nidhi draws her bow as she charges forward, hearing… something coming.

Meanwhile, all the shouting has indeed summoned an interested party. From the north comes an elephantine centipede scurrying about, its double tail lashing angrily behind it!

It closes a bit with the group climbing part way on the wall and part way on the ground as it scuttles forth. It peers around the edge of the wall, mandibles chittering in delight at its next meal.

-Round Surprise-
Good Folks - 1
-Round 1-
Benedictus - 17+
Cahal - 17-
Florence - 3 (frightened)
Nidhi - 9
Zilchus - 8
Good Folks - 1

Next up in round one - everyone! Florence is still frightened.

Round 1, Init 8

Falchion already in hand, Zilchus moves to the sound of the shouting.

Ah! There is Ben's warning on time...and too late!

Ben is forced to let Florence go, seeing the huge beast threatening them and especially his familiar, Stingy. Without thinking too much about what to do, Benedictus interposes between his familiar and the elephantine centipede. Mustering his courage and speaking some arcane words, Ben unleashes a powerful scream, inaudible to all but the centipede.

"Zilchus, Cahal, please cover me!"
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Ben casts ear-piercing scream. Ben unleashes a powerful scream, inaudible to all but the centipede. The centipede is dazed for 1 round and takes 1d6 points of sonic damage. A successful Fortitude save (DC 15) negates the daze effect and halves the damage.

Knowledge (nature) check about the centipede (special abilities; resistances; immunities): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11
Ear-piercing scream damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5

Cahal rushes in the room, cursing for Florence's lack of wits, and places herself to cover the group with her spear.

"Ugh!" she comments as she sees the big bug sliding along the floor.

Double move.

Round 1:

After Benedictus and Cahal, it's Nidhi's turn.

It peers around the edge of the wall, mandibles chittering in delight at its next meal.

Nidhi pales. Nuh-uh. Nope. Noooo. NOOOOOOPE. (Can't deal with it.)

Free Action: Nidhi does not Inspire Courage, instead she screams like a ninny: "A- a- bug?! GrossGrossGrossGrossGross!" Nidhi is reminded of the spider-like creatures from the previous day. Undead? Meh, bring it on. Bugs? Run! Every man and woman for themselves!

Nidhi drops her Everburning Torch in fear and takes an involuntary step back.

Move Action: Nidhi shakily readies her bow. Her arms tremble. Oh geez. This is the last thing I wanted to see today. A giant BUG.

Standard Action: -

Nidhi is really creeped out by the giant creature. Not running away in fear is a huge achievement for Nidhi.

Still gripped by a fear of something only she can see or hear Florence once again bolts as soon as Ben releases her, heedless of the danger posed by the overgrown centipede.
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~And I ran, I ran so far away...~

On a more serious note, Florence will keep going around the corner to the north if she can. Currently can't access the map on mobile so please move her as needed (and take any AoOs as needed).

As Benedictus casts his spell, the long centipede lashes out with its tail! (AoO provoked by casting, reach 15’)

tail slap: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11 damage: 1d3 ⇒ 3 free trip: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (7) + 12 = 19

Sadly, the great creature misses, and Benedictus gets his spell off!

Fort: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19 for 2hp damage, but not dazed

None the less, the good Professor draws the first blood of the battle.

Benedictus releases Florence and screams at the centipede doing some damage. Cahal double moves into position also provoking from the great beast, but it cannot bring its tail around quickly enough. Florence flees to the corner of the structure when the fog of fear lifts, and she can tremble at the clear sight of the giant centipede instead. (You are no longer frightened.) Nidhi panics herself a little, but readies her bow hoping for the best. Zilchus also closes up, ready for action.

You no longer hear the crowd outside the gates pounding to be let in, but the fierceness of your foe has all your attention. It steps up (5’ step) and lashes out at Benedictus.

bite on Benedictus: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20 damage: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12
tail slap on Benedictus: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5 damage: 1d3 ⇒ 2 free trip: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 16

The creature seems frustrated it cannot bring the Professor to the ground, but it clicks its now bloody mandibles for its next attempt.

-Round 2-
Benedictus - 17+ (-12hp)
Cahal - 17-
Florence - 3
Nidhi - 9
Zilchus - 8
giant whiptail centipede - 1 (-2hp)

Next up - everyone! Florence and Stingy are no longer frightened.

Round 2, Init 8

With a loud grunt, Zilchus steps up to engage the many-legga pede. He locks his arms, both hands on his hilt, and offers an additional scream as he closes his eyes to swing at the 'pede with all his might

1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11 to hit;
2d4 + 4 ⇒ (3, 2) + 4 = 9 slashing damage.

Round 2:

After Benedictus and Cahal, it's Nidhi's turn.

Free Action: ”Please… kill it.” Nidhi begs her companions.

Standard Action: Nidhi aims an arrow at the giant centipede and shoots.

To hit: 1d20 ⇒ 3 Nope.

Damage (Shortbow): 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Sorry, I’m on my phone.

Ben feels the warmth of the fresh blood spilling out of his wounds and tries to stop the bleeding with his hand, but when he pulls it back, his eyes widens at seeing his hand completely covered in blood. Although his shock his great, Ben manages to stay focused and falls back with a quick step before concentrating on another spell. Casting it reveals more hard than expected, since the scholar has to try and avoid being hit in the process. Until Florence won't come to her senses, no one will be able to heal me, I must be careful... Considering this, Ben conjures a magic armor in order to protect himself.
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Sorry for the low quality, but I'm from my phone as well. GM, should I move Stingy on the map or should I leave that to you?

Ben casts mage armor on himself.

Combat casting (to avoid AoO): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25

"...Huh?"

Florence blinks and shakes her head, looking confused. Just a moment ago she'd been fleeing for her life and yet now she couldn't even remember who or what she'd been fleeing from. With a start, she realizes that there's a fight on and their opponent...

"Holy moly!" she gasps as she takes in the sight of the huge centipede. "Hang in there guys!"

Florence quickly draws her crossbow and takes aim, firing off a shot at the creature.

Attack (Light Crossbow; Into Melee): 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (14) + 3 - 4 = 13
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 4

"Ben, we need to get you some real armor," Zilchus grouses as the attacks keep coming at the archivist. "Ben? BEN? Can you hear me?! You should have some real armor."

I tried to warn him.

I hate this. It's so gross. Why? Why? Why?

"Tickling it won't work!" shouts Cahal, disgusted by her new companions' feeble attempts.

She raises her longspear above her head, then heaves as she sends the tip downward in a straight and deadly line.

Longspear, PA: 1d20 + 5 - 1 ⇒ (3) + 5 - 1 = 71d8 + 4 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 3 = 10

"Damn the New Gods, this thing is slippery!" she curses as the centipede coils around her spear tip.

Benedictus slides comfortably to the floor, but at least his breathing is regular and calm. Cahal leans in too heavily, and her spear misses the centipede. Florence shoots well, but still wide, as she misses the great beast. Nidhi also launches an arrow, but misses as well. Zilchus rounds it out with a closed-eye attack that, wait for it, misses.

The centipede chitters gratefully as Benedictus collapses at its many feet. With all the wind, it doesn’t know who to attack next. Cahal/Zilchus: 1d2 ⇒ 2

bite on Zilchus: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16 damage: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8
tail slap on Zilchus: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14 damage: 1d3 ⇒ 3 free trip: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (2) + 12 = 14

It scrapes against the thick armor of the turtle and cannot find purchase.

-Round 3-
Benedictus - 17+ (-12hp -3nl)
Cahal - 17-
Florence - 3
Nidhi - 9
Zilchus - 8
giant whiptail centipede - 1 (-2hp)

Next up - everyone!

Round 3, Init 8

Zilchus looks at the unconscious form of Ben as the scorpion's attack flail and strike his armor, leaving him uninjured.

"See, Ben?" ZIlchus clanks his fist on his mirrored armor, happy with the solid clunk of protection. "Armor is good. Did you see?"

He then turns his attention back to the scorpion, increasing the amount of power he's putting into his blow with another scream as he swings from his heels.

1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 5 + 1 = 17 to hit;
2d4 + 4 ⇒ (3, 2) + 4 = 9 slashing damage.

Longspear, PA: 1d20 + 5 - 1 ⇒ (10) + 5 - 1 = 141d8 + 4 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 4 + 3 = 13

Cahal casts a warning glance at Zilch: "Focus! Fool!" as she stabs at the vermin once more.

Round 3:

After Benedictus and Cahal, it's Nidhi's turn.

Move Action: Nidhi moves forward 15 feet (1 diagonal and 2 left) to stand behind Zilchus and beside Cahal. See map.

Standard Action: Nidhi aims and shoots an arrow towards the gross-looking creature.

To hit: 1d20 + 1 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 + 2 + 1 = 10 | +1 (Level 2) + 2 (Dex) +1 (Point-Blank Shot)

Damage (Shortbow, piercing): 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 | +1 Point Blank Shot

Free Action: Nidhi makes a disgusted face the entire round. Eww the way it moves… and its tail…

Please check over my combat. I may have errors.

"Quit worrying about the damned armor, he can't hear you anyway!" Florence yells, horrified that she somehow got them into their current predicament. She takes small consolation in the fact that at least Ben doesn't appear to be bleeding freely as she fires off another shot with her crossbow.

Attack (Light Crossbow; Into Melee): 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (6) + 3 - 4 = 5
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 6

Damn! I should've practiced more with this thing!

"Come on Zilchus, you can do it! Try and slice some of its legs off!"
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Florence shoots as a standard action and uses Combat Advice on Zilchus as a move action. He'll get a +2 competence bonus on his next attack roll!

Oh, missed something, Professor, you may move Stingy to your hearts content. I moved him a couple times for the fear effect, but I suspect I moved him too far even then. :) Florence, you should also feel free to move Bynx. She’s all alone guarding the door…

Benedictus rests comfortably on the sandy floor. Cahal misses again, her zeal for damage her undoing. Florence shoots and misses. Nidhi moves into position but struggles to hit the creature (nice positioning). Zilchus screamingly connects with his blade, cutting deep into the chitinous creature.

The verminous beast continues to press its attacks on Zilchus, him having harmed it most recently.

bite on Zilchus: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25 damage: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
tail slap on Zilchus: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12 damage: 1d3 ⇒ 3 free trip: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (13) + 12 = 25

Its bite connects this time, and its chittering mandibles relish the blood that flows freely into its maw.

-Round 4-
Benedictus - 17+ (-12hp -3nl)
Cahal - 17-
Florence - 3
Nidhi - 9
Zilchus - 8 (-13hp)
giant whiptail centipede - 1 (-11hp)

Next up - everyone!

"We have to bring it down!" shouts Cahal, now really scared as she watches Zilch take a deadly beating.

Longspear, PA: 1d20 + 5 - 1 ⇒ (2) + 5 - 1 = 61d8 + 4 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 4 + 3 = 13

But again, the centipede moves unpredictably and her spear catches nothing but dirt.

As Zilchus earns the ire of the centipede next, Florence pales.

I've got to get over there and fast!

She fires off one last shot at the beast and then darts forward to stand next to Nidhii, readying herself to pull out the healing wand and give Zilchus a boost.

Attack (Light Crossbow; Into Melee): 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (14) + 3 - 4 = 13
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 3
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Florence will fire and then move next to Nidhii!

Convinced that nothing nasty is going to creep up on the party from behind, Bynx dashes into the courtyard and underneath one of the stone benches. He hisses fearfully at the enormous centipede.

That thing could eat me in one bite!

Round 4, Init 8

"Focus! Fool!"

Zilchus's question ends unspoken when the beast's teeth find purchase through his armor, despite his hopes that it would continue to hold up.

"We have to bring it down!"

Zilchus wonders if Cahal is speaking her herself after the first comment when her spear goes wide, and that is confirmed when she states the obvious with the second.

Zilch offers yet another grunt as he swings away with both hands, eyes closed.

1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21 to hit;
2d4 + 4 ⇒ (2, 2) + 4 = 8 slashing damage.

Round 4:

After Benedictus and Cahal, it's Nidhi's turn.

Free Action: Nidhi glances at Cahal, she's sure fearless. "I- I'm trying my best," Nidhi gasps out. It's so gross. At least you can't see the details with the small ones.

Standard Action: Nidhi pulls another arrow out, nocks it, and shoots towards the bloodthirsty insect.

To hit: 1d20 + 1 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 1 + 2 + 1 = 18 | +1 (Level 2) + 2 (Dex) +1 (Point-Blank Shot)

Damage (Shortbow, piercing): 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6 | +1 Point Blank Shot

Benedictus remains calm and quiet. Cahal speaks wisdom, but she herself cannot connect as the beast writhes away from her spearpoint. Florence, if she were a more skilled marksman, would be hitting, alas, the melee scrum gets in her way. Nidhi . Zilchus manages another devastating blow, but can he keep it up?

The nasty beast continues to press its attacks on Zilchus, him having harmed it most recently.

bite on Zilchus: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14 damage: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12
tail slap on Zilchus: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17 damage: 1d3 ⇒ 1 free trip: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (8) + 12 = 20

Though the tail slap very nearly trips him up, Zilchus just barely manages to avoid it.

-Round 5-
Benedictus - 17+ (-12hp -3nl)
Cahal - 17-
Florence - 3
Nidhi - 9
Zilchus - 8 (-13hp)
giant whiptail centipede - 1 (-19hp)

Next up - everyone!

Zilchus manages another devastating blow, but can he keep it up?

Keep it up? Oh heck no. I don't even think Zilchus will be up next round.

Round 5, Init 8

"Yeah, this is how you do it!" Zilchus grunts and swings again.

1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 1 = 10 to hit;
2d4 + 4 ⇒ (3, 1) + 4 = 8 slashing damage.