| Per +22 | F/R/W 9/9/14 | CMD 23-32 Human 8.1 Monk (sensei/Ki mystic) HP: 54/54 | AC 20 (MA 24) (MA + CW 33) | TCH 29 | FF 23 | Init +7
move: right-up-up-left
Valik, not wanting to clog up the battle for Moadis, he moves up and tries to slip past the reefclaw. He stumbles slightly over his feet, leaving an opening in his defenses.
Although I realize it's frustrating, I'd prefer you to make a new attack roll, Quiella. My reasoning is simple, if someone rolls poorly on their readied action roll that doesn't happen, they aren't going to want to use that result on another roll.
Female LG Gnome Paladin of Erastil/Life Oracle 7/4 | HP 88 | AC 28 T 13 FF 27 | CMB +14, CMD 26 | F: +16, R: +12, W: +15; +2 vs. illusions, death, and haunts | Init: +1, addtl. +2 vs haunts | Perc: +0, SM: -2, Low-Light Vision, Darkvision, blind past 60 feet, +2 on skill checks to notice a haunt | Speed 15ft | Active conditions: Life Link on 4 of the party. Probably wand of shield for +4 AC.
Both paladins move forward to engage a reefclaw, but the sea creature is too nimble and dodges their attacks.
Halkale and Melufiuos shoot more arrows into the reefclaw approaching them, but despite all the arrows sticking out of it, it's still up.
Valik tries to tumble past the reefclaw for a better position, but finds himself grappled by one of the monster's poisonous claws. 3 damage to Valik, along with the grapple. Please make a Fortitude save vs. poison.
Female Varisian cleric of Pharasma 7 | AC 21, T 10, FF 21 | HP 20/52 | F +8, R +4, W +12 | CMD 17 | Initiative +4 | Perception +16 | Channel 4/4 | Eerie Sense 60 ft
Ophelia enters the melee, positioning herself next to Quiella. She takes a deep breath, whispers a prayer for luck, and swings her morningstar at the creature.
| Per +22 | F/R/W 9/9/14 | CMD 23-32 Human 8.1 Monk (sensei/Ki mystic) HP: 54/54 | AC 20 (MA 24) (MA + CW 33) | TCH 29 | FF 23 | Init +7
I hate to screw myself over, but since I was grappled all you were trying to do is maintain the grapple to inflict damage, and by failing you still keep me, but do no damage. I actually have to spend my turn to escape if I so wished...I could be wrong however. Just wanting to be fair and honest is all :)
Well, it failed the roll to maintain the grapple (with a +13 no less), which I believe means you are free. On the other hand, the grappling rules aren't the easiest to understand so I may be wrong.
Male Human Ranger 7 | HP 61/61 | AC 18 | T 15 | FF 13 | CMD 24 CMB 9 | Fort +7 | Ref +10 | Will +4 | Init +7 | Perc +12 | Sense Motive +3|Low Light Vision| Frostfur: HP 57 AC 23 Large
Halkale takes a step to the east Can't move on my tablet, 5 foot step to the east. and taking in a deep breath, pulls an arrow from his quiver, following his shot with another arrow.
Female LG Gnome Paladin of Erastil/Life Oracle 7/4 | HP 88 | AC 28 T 13 FF 27 | CMB +14, CMD 26 | F: +16, R: +12, W: +15; +2 vs. illusions, death, and haunts | Init: +1, addtl. +2 vs haunts | Perc: +0, SM: -2, Low-Light Vision, Darkvision, blind past 60 feet, +2 on skill checks to notice a haunt | Speed 15ft | Active conditions: Life Link on 4 of the party. Probably wand of shield for +4 AC.
Ophelia, not sure you can walk diagonally through corners...
Quiella attacks the Reefclaw with her Scimitar another time, but her swing is wide.
I assumed Ophelia used Quiella's square as soft cover to arrive at her current location. The reefclaw wouldn't have had another AoO anyway.
The reefclaw on the west side of the room finally dies after taking two more of Halkale's arrows. Its claws lash out at the air in a frenzy before it finally stops moving.
Moadis takes a small chunk out of the reefclaw adjacent to him, while Quiella's attack misses its mark.
| Per +22 | F/R/W 9/9/14 | CMD 23-32 Human 8.1 Monk (sensei/Ki mystic) HP: 54/54 | AC 20 (MA 24) (MA + CW 33) | TCH 29 | FF 23 | Init +7
Gm u are correct I am free, just wanted to make sure :)
Valik, using his training manages to get the creature to lose grip of him. That split second is all he needs to break free.
Valik, now facing the creature sees the now dead body spasm as it dies, making him reconsider his options. He takes a step and attacks the reefclaw using Ophelia as added pressure on the enemy.
Female Varisian cleric of Pharasma 7 | AC 21, T 10, FF 21 | HP 20/52 | F +8, R +4, W +12 | CMD 17 | Initiative +4 | Perception +16 | Channel 4/4 | Eerie Sense 60 ft
Ophelia swings at the creature again, irritated with herself by her recent failure.
Valik and Melufiuos move and attack, but both miss their enemies.
Ophelia hits the injured reefclaw hard with her morningstar, but it remains conscious.
Perhaps intimidated with the cleric's prowess with her weapon, both reefclaws attack Ophelia with their claws. Only one claw is able to make it through past her armor and shield, but it maintains a strong, poisonous grip. 4 damage to Ophelia and she is grappled. Please make a Fort save vs. poison, Ophelia.
Male Human Ranger 7 | HP 61/61 | AC 18 | T 15 | FF 13 | CMD 24 CMB 9 | Fort +7 | Ref +10 | Will +4 | Init +7 | Perc +12 | Sense Motive +3|Low Light Vision| Frostfur: HP 57 AC 23 Large
Halkale moves forward to get a better shot and fires an arrow.
Valik's sansetsukon strikes the grappling reefclaw hard and some of its exoskeleton begins to crack like an egg.
Melufiuos fires an arrow at the north reefclaw, but it falls just short of its target.
Halkale fires an arrow straight at the reefclaw holding Ophelia and the projectile rips through the creature's eye to hit whatever it calls a brain. Unfortunately, it erupts in a spasm of violence before completely dying, releasing Ophelia before a missed attempt to claw her again, but snapping its other claw hard into Valik once more. Valik takes 4 more damage, and needs to make another Fort save vs. poison.
Female LG Gnome Paladin of Erastil/Life Oracle 7/4 | HP 88 | AC 28 T 13 FF 27 | CMB +14, CMD 26 | F: +16, R: +12, W: +15; +2 vs. illusions, death, and haunts | Init: +1, addtl. +2 vs haunts | Perc: +0, SM: -2, Low-Light Vision, Darkvision, blind past 60 feet, +2 on skill checks to notice a haunt | Speed 15ft | Active conditions: Life Link on 4 of the party. Probably wand of shield for +4 AC.
Quiella goes behind Ophelia's back to stand N of the creature, then gives it a solid swing with her blade.
Spoiler:
NE, N, NW. Moadis and Ophelia should both be able to 5' step into flanking positions.
Female Varisian cleric of Pharasma 7 | AC 21, T 10, FF 21 | HP 20/52 | F +8, R +4, W +12 | CMD 17 | Initiative +4 | Perception +16 | Channel 4/4 | Eerie Sense 60 ft
Fort:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5*sad trombone*
Feeling the poison pulse through her veins, Ophelia ignores the pain, stepping into a more advantageous position. She takes another swing, using Valik's blows as a distraction, but the poision proves too much, and her clumsy swing goes unrewarded.
Taking a 5-ft step to move north into a flanking position with Valik. Attack w. bless + flank:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Male Human Ranger 7 | HP 61/61 | AC 18 | T 15 | FF 13 | CMD 24 CMB 9 | Fort +7 | Ref +10 | Will +4 | Init +7 | Perc +12 | Sense Motive +3|Low Light Vision| Frostfur: HP 57 AC 23 Large
Female LG Gnome Paladin of Erastil/Life Oracle 7/4 | HP 88 | AC 28 T 13 FF 27 | CMB +14, CMD 26 | F: +16, R: +12, W: +15; +2 vs. illusions, death, and haunts | Init: +1, addtl. +2 vs haunts | Perc: +0, SM: -2, Low-Light Vision, Darkvision, blind past 60 feet, +2 on skill checks to notice a haunt | Speed 15ft | Active conditions: Life Link on 4 of the party. Probably wand of shield for +4 AC.
Quiella swings her blade at the reefclaw, but the swing goes wide.
Melufiuos is unable to target his spell properly in the chaotic melee and misses, but both Moadis and Halkale hit the reefclaw. As it expires, it lashes out at Moadis and Quiella, but fails to hurt them.
Combat Over
A male voice calls out from the top of the lookout tower, "Is it safe to come down yet?"
Ophelia, you need to make up to 3 fortitude saves versus poison. A heal check might be helpful here in fighting the poison.
Female LG Gnome Paladin of Erastil/Life Oracle 7/4 | HP 88 | AC 28 T 13 FF 27 | CMB +14, CMD 26 | F: +16, R: +12, W: +15; +2 vs. illusions, death, and haunts | Init: +1, addtl. +2 vs haunts | Perc: +0, SM: -2, Low-Light Vision, Darkvision, blind past 60 feet, +2 on skill checks to notice a haunt | Speed 15ft | Active conditions: Life Link on 4 of the party. Probably wand of shield for +4 AC.
Quiella helps Valik, shouting up the stairs Is everyone okay up there? Does anyone need help?
Ophelia Fort Save+ Aid from Heal check:1d20 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 + 4 = 28
With almost everyone swarming around Ophelia to help clean her wound, she easily fights off the poison a few seconds later.
A human man and two half-elven young girls begin to gingerly to climb down the stairs, moving more swiftly once they see the reefclaws are dead.
"Oh thank heavens!" The man exclaims, "The clerics tried to sacrifice us to those monsters, but they turned and killed the clerics instead. I thought we were still done for too, until you all showed up." He relates to the group, the expression on this face suggesting he's still not sure if he's out of danger yet.
Melufiuos finds 2 rapiers, 2 sets of leather armor, and some outré jewelry. There are also two scrolls and a bicorne hat that radiate magic.
Scrolls DC 16 Spellcraft:
Two scrolls of Cure Light Wounds
Hat DC 18 Spellcraft:
It's Besmara's Bicorn
It gives a +2 competence bonus to Acrobatic checks to balance and Climb checks.
A follower of Besmara can also use it to float up to the surface of water.
Female LG Gnome Paladin of Erastil/Life Oracle 7/4 | HP 88 | AC 28 T 13 FF 27 | CMB +14, CMD 26 | F: +16, R: +12, W: +15; +2 vs. illusions, death, and haunts | Init: +1, addtl. +2 vs haunts | Perc: +0, SM: -2, Low-Light Vision, Darkvision, blind past 60 feet, +2 on skill checks to notice a haunt | Speed 15ft | Active conditions: Life Link on 4 of the party. Probably wand of shield for +4 AC.
I am glad we could help. These foul clerics met their just end, it seems. How did you come to be here?
@Mel, you don't have Read Magic memorized, or I would have just given to you. :) Also, you can't take 10 on Spellcraft checks to identify, I'm afraid.
"Well, my wife, you see, she had a deal with the priests, but she didn't live up to her side of the bargain and left town. So, they kidnapped me and my daughters as punishment. We were tied up until the time of the sacrifice when they called the monsters out of the pool, but they turned on the priests instead of us! Besmara must be looking out for us for you six to show up when you did!" The man gazes up as if looking for some sign of divine favor, but it's not forthcoming.
