Eri sees his experiment not come up with the results he hoped for and gives a sideways smirk.
Seeing the dust, Eri looks for tracks.
"Nice try Eri, that was a good idea. Pretty sophisticated magics if the trap is that nuanced."
In the next chamber, Ascaria is fascinated and watches Sol stride forward. He casts Detect Magic on the gear and room to see if there are any magics about - especially the painted door.
The recessed spot next to the small statue of a Wind Duke would allow for a large orange, small cannonball or decent loaf of bread to nestle in its space. Ill-defined for a rod, nowhere near large enough for a giant spider.
As Solrisa steps into the room, a strange sight emerges through the door painted on the wall. A large specter of some sort, black with red piercing eyes, adorned in black, misty armor. A semblance of its previous life, likely. It hangs itself partly-exposed, partly buried into the wall.
This is a Dread Wraith, Lawful Evil Undead, a creature created from intense hatred of life.
"Thieves, again. Not this time. This shrine's treasures are sacred, not to be looted by foot soldiers."
Its voice is the song of nightmare.
Know (Religion)
Solrisa stares at the creature without comprehending what it is. She smiles at it.
"Oh, I haven't stolen a thing. Don't you be a trickster like that bad firesnake. Telling lies isn't a good thing."
vs DC 23
By its ghostly nature, and its greater power, you understand its heartier resistance to channeling and its Incorporeal nature makes it a deadlier foe to those who don't sport Ghost Touch weaponry.
Round 1, Init 22
Bless, Protection from Energy Communal
Hits: 81 AC:25
Slots: 6/8
KO: 2/2
Lurch Style, Lurch Claw
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AC 25, 30 on AoO, 24 Touch; 81/81 HP
BAB = +11/+6/+1 (level 10)
ToHit = 1d20+16+1+1 (Weapon Focus, Amulet)
RHit = 1d20+18-2 (-3 more to hit on Power Attack, +1 Weapon Focus, +6 dam on Power Attack, +1d6 if cold)
LHit = 1d20+18-2 (-3 more to hit on Power Attack, +1 Weapon Focus, +6 dam on Power Attack, +1d6 if cold)
THit = 1d20+13-2 (-3 more to hit on Power Attack, +1 Weapon Focus, +6 dam on Power Attack, +1d6 if cold)
FHit = 1d20+8-2 (-3 more to hit on Power Attack, +1 Weapon Focus, +6 dam on Power Attack, +1d6 if cold)
Throw = 1d20+16
Fort+10 (+4 vs inhaled and contact poisons, +2 vs. disease)
Reflex+13
Will +7
(Cloak +2)
Slots 8/8
Initiative +4
CMD = 32 (10+ BAB + Str bonus + Dex bonus, 31 Maneuver Training Grapple +2, 30 Manuever training Disarm, +2 class feature "AC Bonus" at level 4/9)
+1 Grapple (Armbands), +3 Grapple MT, +2 Improved Grapple (+6 total)
+2 Disarm MT
+1 Overrun MT
"Thieves, again. Not this time. This shrine's treasures are sacred, not to be looted by foot soldiers."
The sound rends Mortimer's eardrums like steel through butter.
Mortimer swiftly and agily moves into the room to insert himself between It and Solrisa.
"Sol! Get out of here!" he shrieks.
"Who are you calling thieves?!" he barks at It, genuinely insulted.
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If there's an incoming AoO:
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"Thieves?" Eidi looks around while stepping to have a better sight of the talking dead man.
"Oh! It's you! A Dread Wraith, beware, it is a Lawful Evil undead which really wants to take on in our life" points out the half-elf.
With a fast movement of his right hand Eidi creates 5 missiles of pure force that fly towards the undead "Ah! Remember incorporeal undeads are fully damaged by force effects and positive energy"
For Mortimer's hostile advance, he's rewarded by a single touch from the Wraith.
The creature is struck again by Mortimer for its troubles. Eidi's missiles strike true, but it doesn't seem to distract the Wraith, as its pinpoint red eyes focus on its true desire- the maiden's life force.
"Thieves. Foot soldiers. Desecrators."
Round 1, Init 11 AC: 19
Eri sees the wraith mist about and exclaims. ”Ack! Fire!!”
His actions follow his words and he uses Empower Spell to cast Scorching Ray.
AC 15 or 19 [dex +3, amu +2, m. armor +4]
CMD 20
BAB +7
Defensive casting concentration check = +17 (@9th)
Spell Penetration= +13 (@9th) [feats: spell pen and greater spell pen]
Dispel magic level check= +11 (@9th)
The spells/day listed will include the casting (if any) that I made this round
b]Orisons[/b] DC:14(Acid Splash, Create Water, Detect Magic, Disrupt Undead, Mage Hand, Spark, Message, Prestidigitation, Read Magic)
First Level: DC:15 (7/7 per day 2/4 stones) (Detect Secret Doors, Feather Fall, Grease. Gravity Bow, Mage Armor, Magic Missile, shocking grasp)
Second Level: DC:16 (7/7 per day) (Acid Arrow, Knock, Scorching Ray, Glitterdust)
Third Level: DC:17 (6/6 per day) (Dispel Magic, Fireball, Mad Monkeys, Lightning Bolt)
Fourth Level: DC:18 (4/5 per day) (Rigor Mortis, Summon Monster IV)
Thunder staff charges: 7/7 (extra d6 dam, 3 rnds ea.)
Shock rounds /4
Quick Runner’s Shirt Charge 1/1
Weapon equipped = +2, Veering Composite Long Bow
+13 or +11/+11 (fight+1, sorc +3, ElKn +3, WF, +1, dex +3 bow +2)
+13 or +11/+11 within 30' with +1 dam
Damage bump: +7 [+2 (bow) +1(str) +2 (feat ex pull) +2 (feat arcane weap)]
Round: 13, Initiative: 19
Weapon Equipped = None
Conditions = Magic Vestment (1/11h, +2), Status (1/11h; Allustan, Mort, Sol), Protection from Electricity (2/18m, 120/120hp), Bless (2/22m), Blessings of Fervor (1/11r)
Life Link (11)(100’) = Allustan, Eri, Edi, Mort, Sol
Channel Energy (9/9)(7/7) (DC: 23)(Avoid 7, 35’r) (6d6+1+2d6 phylactery)
Amiable Blunder (1/1) (if Diplomacy failed by >5, re-roll to avoid worsening attitude)
Rod of Extend (lesser) (2/3)
Vest of Surgery (1/1) (Heal DC 20 to heal 1d4 ability damage)
Melee Attack: BAB +8/+3, Size +1 Damage: +0
Ranged Attack: BAB +8/+3, Dex +1, Size +1 Damage: +0
Spells (Caster Level 11, Concentration +17)
Once per Day: Arcane Mark, Comprehend Languages, Message, Read Magic
Zero (16): Create Water, Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Guidance, Light, Purify Food and Drink, Spark, Stabilize
First (17): (7/8) Bless, Cure Light Wounds, Detect Undead, Diagnose Disease, Enhance Water, Liberating Command, Remove Fear
Second (18): (7/8) Burst of Radiance, Cure Moderate Wounds, Lesser Restoration, Light Prison, Pilfering Hand, Status, Suppress Charms and Compulsions
Third (19): (5/7) Cure Serious Wounds, Daylight, Dispel Magic, Magic Vestments, Neutralize Poison, Prayer
Fourth (20): (5/7) Blessings of Fervor, Cure Critical Wounds, Protection from Energy Communal, Restoration, Terrible Remorse
Fifth (21): (5/5) Air Walk Communal, Breath of Life, Cleanse, Cure Light Wounds Mass
Ascaria reiterates Eidi’s proclamation with an addendum, ”And they’re resistant to my channeling.” he grins lopsidedly wondering exactly what to do.
Concerned, he casts Blessing of Fervor, defensively, after a 5’ step to get a good look at Sol.
vs DC 23
Round 1, Init 13
"Don't you come in here lying and calling names and hurting Mort! That's not right!" Solrisa moves over to engage the spectral liar, calling upon The Dragon for aid.
to hit; (-PA,+Dragon,+bless)
magic damage.
to hit; (-PA,+Dragon)
magic damage.
to hit; (-PA,+Dragon)
magic damage.
to hit; (-PA,+Dragon)
magic damage.
AC=27 (+10 armor +1 dex +1 NA +2 def + 1 dodge) +4 shield = 31 + 2 barkskin = 33 AC+3 vs.spectral liar:= 35 AC, 17 touch
HP= 92/92
Right hand = long sword
Left hand = shiny shield
LoH 0/8 used (5d6+1d6)
Quick Shirt 0/1 used
Wand of Barkskin (42/50 left)
The Dragon Invoked 1/4 used
Breath of the Dragon 0/2 used
Nice Booties 0/3 used
[ dice]1d20+18-3[/dice] to hit; (-PA)
[ dice]1d10+6+6[/dice] magic damage.
[ dice]1d20+13-3[/dice] to hit; (-PA,)
[ dice]1d10+6+6[/dice] magic damage.
[ dice]1d20+8-3[/dice] to hit; (-PA,)
[ dice]1d10+6+6[/dice] magic damage.
[ dice]1d20+18-3[/dice] to hit; (-PA)
[ dice]1d10+8+9[/dice] magic damage.
[ dice]1d20+18-3[/dice] to hit; (-PA)
[ dice]1d10+8+9[/dice] magic damage.
[ dice]1d20+8-3[/dice] to hit; (-PA)
[ dice]1d10+8+9[/dice] magic damage.
Mortimer steps into the line of hellfire, striking the Wraith twice. Eidi strikes five times, overcoming the creature's incorporeal state.
The creature's touch is powerfully draining , and those who fall to the Wraith's attacks themselves become wraiths. The creature can normally sense the energy of Life within 60'. There are many speculations on what it takes for someone passing into death to transform into something so deadly. A wraith comes into existence when darkness and hate consumes the dying human. This Wraith was once just a wraith. Time allowed it to become something greater...
Solrisa meets the Wraith with equal strength, striking it twice, herself. Eri tries to target the undead entity, and finds no purchase within its hollow form. Ascaria brings Cayden's Fervent Blessing to bear, hoping his friends will still be standing to benefit from it.
"Good. You are still here." A familiar voice echoes the large chamber, as Flycatcher returns, flanking the party from the rear. "Your brutes have met Zifforian. That leaves you to me."
Eidi casts more magic missiles to the incorporeal, he then steps to the side of the spider.
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Round 2, Init 22
Bless, Protection from Energy Communal
Hits: 15 AC:25, Con = 5
Slots: 6/8
KO: 2/2
Lurch Style, Lurch Claw, Bless, Protection from Electricity Communal, Blessings of Fervor
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AC 25, 30 on AoO, 24 Touch; 81/81 HP
BAB = +11/+6/+1 (level 10)
ToHit = 1d20+16+1+1 (Weapon Focus, Amulet)
RHit = 1d20+18-2 (-3 more to hit on Power Attack, +1 Weapon Focus, +6 dam on Power Attack, +1d6 if cold)
LHit = 1d20+18-2 (-3 more to hit on Power Attack, +1 Weapon Focus, +6 dam on Power Attack, +1d6 if cold)
THit = 1d20+13-2 (-3 more to hit on Power Attack, +1 Weapon Focus, +6 dam on Power Attack, +1d6 if cold)
FHit = 1d20+8-2 (-3 more to hit on Power Attack, +1 Weapon Focus, +6 dam on Power Attack, +1d6 if cold)
Throw = 1d20+16
Fort+10 (+4 vs inhaled and contact poisons, +2 vs. disease)
Reflex+13
Will +7
(Cloak +2)
Slots 8/8
Initiative +4
CMD = 32 (10+ BAB + Str bonus + Dex bonus, 31 Maneuver Training Grapple +2, 30 Manuever training Disarm, +2 class feature "AC Bonus" at level 4/9)
+1 Grapple (Armbands), +3 Grapple MT, +2 Improved Grapple (+6 total)
+2 Disarm MT
+1 Overrun MT
Man, I feel half dead... What WAS that?! Mortimer glowers at the Wraith. "Ascaria! Beer!"
"Ah! Remember incorporeal undeads are fully damaged by force effects and positive energy"
Positive energy?
In his mind's eye, Mortimer looks at Eidi quizically and shrugs internally. He then lays down some positive energy."Oh what a beautiful morning..." he sings.
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"Oh what a beautiful day..."
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"I've got a beautiful feeling..."
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"Everything's going my way!"
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Allustan enters the fray, stabbing the air with his left hand, producing his own magical projectiles, trying to avoid Flycatcher's sudden proximity. He, too, tries to angle away from the shadow spider...
Zifforian only has eyes for the maiden. It endures the giant's desperate swings, while reaching for the head of blond locks, touching Solrisa between her eyes.
"Death to would-be tomb robbers. You will soon guard what you sought to steal."
Fort
Solrisa's brow furrows. She glares and grips her sword more tightly.
"That almost hurt me. You should be more careful about who you almost hurt."
Round: 2, Initiative: 6
Weapon Equipped = None
Conditions = Magic Vestment (1/11h, +2), Status (1/11h; Allustan, Mort, Sol), Protection from Electricity (2/18m, 120/120hp), Bless (2/22m), Blessings of Fervor (1/11r)
Life Link (11)(100’) = Allustan, Eri, Edi, Mort, Sol
Channel Energy (7/9)(7/7) (DC: 23)(Avoid 7, 35’r) (6d6+1+2d6 phylactery)
Amiable Blunder (1/1) (if Diplomacy failed by >5, re-roll to avoid worsening attitude)
Rod of Extend (lesser) (2/3)
Vest of Surgery (1/1) (Heal DC 20 to heal 1d4 ability damage)
Melee Attack: BAB +8/+3, Size +1 Damage: +0
Ranged Attack: BAB +8/+3, Dex +1, Size +1 Damage: +0
Spells (Caster Level 11, Concentration +17)
Once per Day: Arcane Mark, Comprehend Languages, Message, Read Magic
Zero (16): Create Water, Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Guidance, Light, Purify Food and Drink, Spark, Stabilize
First (17): (7/8) Bless, Cure Light Wounds, Detect Undead, Diagnose Disease, Enhance Water, Liberating Command, Remove Fear
Second (18): (7/8) Burst of Radiance, Cure Moderate Wounds, Lesser Restoration, Light Prison, Pilfering Hand, Status, Suppress Charms and Compulsions
Third (19): (4/7) Cure Serious Wounds, Daylight, Dispel Magic, Magic Vestments, Neutralize Poison, Prayer
Fourth (20): (5/7) Blessings of Fervor, Cure Critical Wounds, Protection from Energy Communal, Restoration, Terrible Remorse
Fifth (21): (5/5) Air Walk Communal, Breath of Life, Cleanse, Cure Light Wounds Mass
Ascaria absorbs the lightest of Mort’s and Sol’s injuries.*
Concerned for their well being, he quickly channels (move). He avoids the spider and wraith.
He then concentrates, casting defensively, and producing a Prayer for the party.
vs DC 21
Bless
Blessing of Fervor
Prayer
Protection from Energy Communal
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Round 2, Init 13
Solrisa continues her assault on the dread pirate wraithjerk.
to hit; (-PA,+Dragon,+bless,+prayer)
magic damage.
to hit; (-PA,+Dragon,+bless,+prayer)
magic damage.
to hit; (-PA,+Dragon,+bless,+prayer)
magic damage.
to hit; (-PA,+Dragon,+bless,+prayer)
magic damage.
to hit; (-PA,+Dragon,+bless,+prayer)
magic damage.
AC=27 (+10 armor +1 dex +1 NA +2 def + 1 dodge) +4 shield = 31 + 2 barkskin = 33 AC+3 vs.spectral liar:= 35 AC, 17 touch
HP= 92/92
Right hand = long sword
Left hand = shiny shield
LoH 0/8 used (5d6+1d6)
Quick Shirt 0/1 used
Wand of Barkskin (42/50 left)
The Dragon Invoked 1/4 used
Breath of the Dragon 0/2 used
Nice Booties 0/3 used
[ dice]1d20+18-3[/dice] to hit; (-PA)
[ dice]1d10+6+6[/dice] magic damage.
[ dice]1d20+13-3[/dice] to hit; (-PA,)
[ dice]1d10+6+6[/dice] magic damage.
[ dice]1d20+8-3[/dice] to hit; (-PA,)
[ dice]1d10+6+6[/dice] magic damage.
[ dice]1d20+18-3[/dice] to hit; (-PA)
[ dice]1d10+8+9[/dice] magic damage.
[ dice]1d20+18-3[/dice] to hit; (-PA)
[ dice]1d10+8+9[/dice] magic damage.
[ dice]1d20+8-3[/dice] to hit; (-PA)
[ dice]1d10+8+9[/dice] magic damage.
Round 2, Init 11 AC: 21 (w/BoF)
Eri sees the come back from shadow and exclaims. ”Ack! Fire!!” He takes a 5’ step and fires defensively at the spider.
His actions follow his words and he uses Empower Spell to cast Scorching Ray.
AC 15 or 19 [dex +3, amu +2, m. armor +4]
CMD 20
BAB +7
Defensive casting concentration check = +17 (@9th)
Spell Penetration= +13 (@9th) [feats: spell pen and greater spell pen]
Dispel magic level check= +11 (@9th)
The spells/day listed will include the casting (if any) that I made this round
b]Orisons[/b] DC:14(Acid Splash, Create Water, Detect Magic, Disrupt Undead, Mage Hand, Spark, Message, Prestidigitation, Read Magic)
First Level: DC:15 (7/7 per day 2/4 stones) (Detect Secret Doors, Feather Fall, Grease. Gravity Bow, Mage Armor, Magic Missile, shocking grasp)
Second Level: DC:16 (7/7 per day) (Acid Arrow, Knock, Scorching Ray, Glitterdust)
Third Level: DC:17 (6/6 per day) (Dispel Magic, Fireball, Mad Monkeys, Lightning Bolt)
Fourth Level: DC:18 (3/5 per day) (Rigor Mortis, Summon Monster IV)
Thunder staff charges: 7/7 (extra d6 dam, 3 rnds ea.)
Shock rounds /4
Quick Runner’s Shirt Charge 1/1
Weapon equipped = +2, Veering Composite Long Bow
+13 or +11/+11 (fight+1, sorc +3, ElKn +3, WF, +1, dex +3 bow +2)
+13 or +11/+11 within 30' with +1 dam
Damage bump: +7 [+2 (bow) +1(str) +2 (feat ex pull) +2 (feat arcane weap)]
Mortimer lands substantive, magical punches twice, again. Eidi brings several more missiles to strike the undead entity. Solrisa resists the pull of Death's touch, before sending the Dread Wraith Zifforian to its final rest.
Meanwhile, Eri lights up Flycatcher, while Ascaria heals his friends who just stood on Death's door.
The Shadow Spider once again reaches out, touching not one, not two, but all four of those wise enough to stay out of Zifforian's Room.
Allustan remains firmly in place, at least.
Flycatcher disappears yet again, with none or some of you.
Ascaria resists the lure, and swears when the spider again disappears.
I don’t like that spider
"Pesky spider... the next one will be your last one"
The chamber grows quiet, the dim light allowing you to see that your number has been reduced by one. Eri is gone.
The world you recently engaged in slips away. Into its Shadowy Self. Color is diminished. Sound is muted. There is little to smell, nothing to taste, so the other senses are less noticeably affected. But all the hairs do manage to stand on end, as you stand before the Huge Shadow Spider, which twiddles its mandibles, and shifts its eyes, to observe you, as well as your friends.
The others stand in their current positions, blurred edges of their forms, but easily enough recognizable. As they stand in the grand chamber, you stand in something like a small cavern, with ill-defined lines.
"You are strong. You are not easy prey, but you have been separated from the others. Can you travel? Show me. Slip back to your friends now."
Bless, Protection from Energy Communal
Hits: 15+26 AC:25, Con = 7
Slots: 6/8
KO: 2/2
Lurch Style, Lurch Claw, Bless, Protection from Electricity Communal, Blessings of Fervor
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AC 25, 30 on AoO, 24 Touch; 81/81 HP
BAB = +11/+6/+1 (level 10)
ToHit = 1d20+16+1+1 (Weapon Focus, Amulet)
RHit = 1d20+18-2 (-3 more to hit on Power Attack, +1 Weapon Focus, +6 dam on Power Attack, +1d6 if cold)
LHit = 1d20+18-2 (-3 more to hit on Power Attack, +1 Weapon Focus, +6 dam on Power Attack, +1d6 if cold)
THit = 1d20+13-2 (-3 more to hit on Power Attack, +1 Weapon Focus, +6 dam on Power Attack, +1d6 if cold)
FHit = 1d20+8-2 (-3 more to hit on Power Attack, +1 Weapon Focus, +6 dam on Power Attack, +1d6 if cold)
Throw = 1d20+16
Fort+10 (+4 vs inhaled and contact poisons, +2 vs. disease)
Reflex+13
Will +7
(Cloak +2)
Slots 8/8
Initiative +4
CMD = 32 (10+ BAB + Str bonus + Dex bonus, 31 Maneuver Training Grapple +2, 30 Manuever training Disarm, +2 class feature "AC Bonus" at level 4/9)
+1 Grapple (Armbands), +3 Grapple MT, +2 Improved Grapple (+6 total)
+2 Disarm MT
+1 Overrun MT
"HEY!" Mortimer shouts after the retreating spider, quickly striding into the main hall. "GET BACK HERE AND FIGHT LIKE A MAN! ... GET BACK HERE!"
"Where'd it go?!" He turns to Eidi. "Do you know if it went did a plane shifty thing? Where'd it go?!! Can you take us there?!" he bellows at the Thurge in frustration as the adrenaline fades, looks to Allustan with appeal, then collapses against a pillar pale and soaked in sweat.
Man, I don't feel so good...
Weapon Equipped = None
Conditions = Magic Vestment (1/11h, +2), Status (1/11h; Allustan, Mort, Sol), Protection from Electricity (3/18m, 120/120hp), Bless (3/22m), Blessings of Fervor (5/11r), Prayer (4/11r)
Life Link (11)(100’) = Allustan, Edi, Mort, Sol
Channel Energy (7/9)(7/7) (DC: 23)(Avoid 7, 35’r) (6d6+1+2d6 phylactery)
Amiable Blunder (1/1) (if Diplomacy failed by >5, re-roll to avoid worsening attitude)
Rod of Extend (lesser) (2/3)
Vest of Surgery (1/1) (Heal DC 20 to heal 1d4 ability damage)
Melee Attack: BAB +8/+3, Size +1 Damage: +0
Ranged Attack: BAB +8/+3, Dex +1, Size +1 Damage: +0
Spells (Caster Level 11, Concentration +17)
Once per Day: Arcane Mark, Comprehend Languages, Message, Read Magic
Zero (16): Create Water, Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Guidance, Light, Purify Food and Drink, Spark, Stabilize
First (17): (7/8) Bless, Cure Light Wounds, Detect Undead, Diagnose Disease, Enhance Water, Liberating Command, Remove Fear
Second (18): (7/8) Burst of Radiance, Cure Moderate Wounds, Lesser Restoration, Light Prison, Pilfering Hand, Status, Suppress Charms and Compulsions
Third (19): (4/7) Cure Serious Wounds, Daylight, Dispel Magic, Magic Vestments, Neutralize Poison, Prayer
Fourth (20): (4/7) Blessings of Fervor, Cure Critical Wounds, Protection from Energy Communal, Restoration, Terrible Remorse
Fifth (21): (5/5) Air Walk Communal, Breath of Life, Cleanse, Cure Light Wounds Mass
Ascaria, sensing through the Status that something is still amiss with Mort, examines him closely while he waits for Allustan or Eidi to come up with a solution for Eri.
(prayer)
”Oh!” he exclaims as he fusses over the big man. ”I’m going to be a while with this one.” he mutters as he takes out some diamond dust. He turns to Mort, ”This won’t hurt, but stay still.” he warns.
He sprinkles 100gp of the diamond dust in the festering wound, and casts Restoration. It takes three rounds. At the end of the time, all Mort's Constitution is restored.
Bless
Blessing of Fervor
Prayer
Protection from Energy Communal
Solrisa marches back looking for the spider and Eri.
"Spider? Where did you go? Eri? You there!? Tell me and I'll come squish the spider..." Solrisa calls out. Her sword is still in hand.
"Spider! Spi-der! SPI-DEERRRR!" She coos.
"Where'd it go?! Do you know if it went did a plane shifty thing? Where'd it go?!! Can you take us there?!"
Allustan turns to back to Mortimer, looking to Eidi as well. "I'm afraid I don't have any magics that will slip us into the Shadow. I did prepare a couple of Dimension Doors, as that was what I used to cross the entry portal." The old man wears a worried look on his face, as he waits.
Almost as soon as Allustan utters his words, Flycatcher appears at the opposite side of the room, along the ceiling, staring at you with its multiple eyes.
"If you want your friend back, stay where you are, and listen to what I have to say."
It waits.
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Mortimer winces as Ascaria attends his wounds all the while pretending that nothing is happening.
Wah. That feels a lot better. He's giving to me back what that thing took away.
"Thanks Ascaria. Do you suppose there are more of those Things lurking about?"
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"Spider! Spi-der! SPI-DEERRRR!" she coos.
"If you want your friend back, stay where you are, and listen to what I have to say."
Mortimer looks around at the remaining party members.
"It's bad enough the Thing talks," he says quietly. He looks at the FlyCatcher. "Now It wants to negotiate?"
He addresses FlyCatcher. "Hmm! What do you think you are, and what do you have to say? What's that!? You want to trade Eri for Antryess? We accecpt! He's in that room over there," Mortimer says, pointing to where the remains of Antryess remain. "Hand, er --" It doesn't have hands "--Return Eri to us now."
Weapon Equipped = None
Conditions = Magic Vestment (1/11h, +2), Status (1/11h; Allustan, Mort, Sol), Protection from Electricity (12/18m, 120/120hp), Bless (12/22m)
Life Link (11)(100’) = Allustan, Edi, Mort, Sol
Channel Energy (7/9)(7/7) (DC: 23)(Avoid 7, 35’r) (6d6+1+2d6 phylactery)
Amiable Blunder (1/1) (if Diplomacy failed by >5, re-roll to avoid worsening attitude)
Rod of Extend (lesser) (2/3)
Vest of Surgery (1/1) (Heal DC 20 to heal 1d4 ability damage)
Melee Attack: BAB +8/+3, Size +1 Damage: +0
Ranged Attack: BAB +8/+3, Dex +1, Size +1 Damage: +0
Spells (Caster Level 11, Concentration +17)
Once per Day: Arcane Mark, Comprehend Languages, Message, Read Magic
Zero (16): Create Water, Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Guidance, Light, Purify Food and Drink, Spark, Stabilize
First (17): (7/8) Bless, Cure Light Wounds, Detect Undead, Diagnose Disease, Enhance Water, Liberating Command, Remove Fear
Second (18): (7/8) Burst of Radiance, Cure Moderate Wounds, Lesser Restoration, Light Prison, Pilfering Hand, Status, Suppress Charms and Compulsions
Third (19): (4/7) Cure Serious Wounds, Daylight, Dispel Magic, Magic Vestments, Neutralize Poison, Prayer
Fourth (20): (4/7) Blessings of Fervor, Cure Critical Wounds, Protection from Energy Communal, Restoration, Terrible Remorse
Fifth (21): (5/5) Air Walk Communal, Breath of Life, Cleanse, Cure Light Wounds Mass
"Thanks Ascaria. Do you suppose there are more of those Things lurking about?"
Ascaria nods to Mort, "You're welcome. Yeah, I've never seen anything that nasty before - what a wound! Good thing he didn't hit you twice..."
When the spider returns without Eri, Ascaria frowns. He listens to Mort and hopes that's the right tack to take. He doesn't feel like they have a lot of options but to listen and he keeps his mouth shut for now.
"I have been thinking on it for a time, but I do not know how to reach the Shadow Plane yet Mortimer" Eidi listens the spider when it appears.
"What is it you want in exchange Flycatcher?" the elder seems extremely serious while laying over his staff, but he is readied against any strange movement of the spider. Eidi is ready to cast a ray spell and the energy is even starting to crackle in his hand.
Solrisa looks at the spider, trying to tell how wounded it is and how many of her wounds remain.
The shadow spider's mandibles work excitedly when its suspicions are confirmed. "You've already bested Antyress. There is another, deeper in the tomb. I call it the Marquis of the River. A cavern below, I want it dead. You will bring me its head."
"What is it you want in exchange, Flycatcher?"
"You've already bested Antyress. There is another, deeper in the tomb. I call it the Marquis of the River. A cavern below, I want it dead. You will bring me its head. I will give you back your friend."
Ascaria considers a moment, weighing Eri’s life against some unknown, almost certainly evil, creature in the depths. He doesn’t like the situation they’re in, but he doesn’t see a way out short of killing the spider in one round, going back to town, getting a scroll if they have one, etc., etc.
Risky.
Fine.
”Interesting offer Flycatcher. However, first, we will need our friend in order to slay this River of yours, so that’s a problem. Second, you must tell us all you know of this opponent so we have a chance. Third, is its head very large? Because we can only carry so much you know.”
The Spider regards your words. "We'll see what your friends say. We'll see that they agree."
Flycatcher's chelicerae move excitedly as the gnome speaks, and its dogs heel. "Its head is the size of your friend's head. It stands on two legs like your friend does. It controlled two undead, like your friends almost became. It was powerful, and I want its head."
The Shadow Spider's eyes shift in the dim light. "Do this. I will give you back your friend, but do this."
Solrisa pauses, thinking to strike the creature down with no bargains.
"We do not actually need you to recover our friend" Eidi makes a pause for extra effect on the spider's brain "So let's make this deal instead. You give him us back without we having to lose our precious time and resources and we let you leave alive" the half-elf smiles at the spider "Eventually if we find out this Marquis of the River to deserve death, we cut its head and leave it here for your further enjoyment"
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Blackmail.
She's got Eri as a bartering chip.
She's unlikely to just hand him over, because there's nothing but our word to stop us from killing her out-right once she releases him.
There isn't anything to stop us from killing her and coming back to find him.
She's afraid of us.
She's more afraid of the Marquis.
"A River Marquis, huh? A big tough spider like you is afraid of the River Marquis? And what does Your Toughness think the five of us can do against the Marquis? What if we don't succeed? Sure, you'll still have our friend, and we'll be out of Your Toughness', uh -- ... " he takes a close look at FlyCatcher and reassures himself, "-- hair, but I can tell you he's not all that nutritious being full of nothing but booze and citronella cookies."
"Does Your Toughness like that sort of thing? No, of course not. Your Toughness is more sensible. If you want the Marquis dead by our hand, Your Toughness is going to have to return our friend to us intact now, for we're going need him to conquer this Marquis."
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Solrisa spins to her companions, her face a mask of mixed feelings.
"We can't trust it. It's friends with the tricksy SalamandEarl. I do not think we should do anything but kill it." Solrisa had already given the Spider a chance to be good, but the spider pressed attack and worked with the tricksy salamander.
It may not be evil, but Sol would strike it down rather than trust it.
"We do not actually need you to recover our friend"
Sense Motive
Solrisa's face brightens, looking happily at Eidi. She believes the old half-elf completely, especially after he got us into the dungeon.
She charges the spider.
to hit; (-PA,+charge)
magic damage.
"Damn!" hisses Eidi while he tries to cast another spell before things go south. With just a word of power 'Ciega' he casts blindness at Flycatcher.
"Collaborate if you wish to recover your sight and we will be more amenable to cooperation as well" adds the half-elf in a desperate attempt to convince the spider before someone is killed.
Weapon Equipped = None
Conditions = Magic Vestment (1/11h, +2), Status (1/11h; Allustan, Mort, Sol), Protection from Electricity (12/18m, 120/120hp), Bless (12/22m)
Life Link (11)(100’) = Allustan, Edi, Mort, Sol
Channel Energy (7/9)(7/7) (DC: 23)(Avoid 7, 35’r) (6d6+1+2d6 phylactery)
Amiable Blunder (1/1) (if Diplomacy failed by >5, re-roll to avoid worsening attitude)
Rod of Extend (lesser) (2/3)
Vest of Surgery (1/1) (Heal DC 20 to heal 1d4 ability damage)
Melee Attack: BAB +8/+3, Size +1 Damage: +0
Ranged Attack: BAB +8/+3, Dex +1, Size +1 Damage: +0
Spells (Caster Level 11, Concentration +17)
Once per Day: Arcane Mark, Comprehend Languages, Message, Read Magic
Zero (16): Create Water, Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Guidance, Light, Purify Food and Drink, Spark, Stabilize
First (17): (7/8) Bless, Cure Light Wounds, Detect Undead, Diagnose Disease, Enhance Water, Liberating Command, Remove Fear
Second (18): (7/8) Burst of Radiance, Cure Moderate Wounds, Lesser Restoration, Light Prison, Pilfering Hand, Status, Suppress Charms and Compulsions
Third (19): (4/7) Cure Serious Wounds, Daylight, Dispel Magic, Magic Vestments, Neutralize Poison, Prayer
Fourth (20): (3/7) Blessings of Fervor, Cure Critical Wounds, Protection from Energy Communal, Restoration, Terrible Remorse
Fifth (21): (5/5) Air Walk Communal, Breath of Life, Cleanse, Cure Light Wounds Mass
Watching as Sol ruins all his work, Ascaria shrugs. It'll be a while before we see Eri again... he fears.
If he has time, he quickly casts Terrible Remorse on the spider. Will save DC 20.
Before the violence erupts, Flycatcher senses the maiden's intentions, feels the twitch of her energy throughout the shadowy room in which you stand, and hears her words.
The spider disappears, without a single hairy arm reaching out to any of you to snatch you away.
Flycatcher slips away from something smoky and intangible, to very real, as it returns from the Material Plane, to rejoin you on the Shadow.
"Your friends will not do this. You are no longer useful as power, only prey."
Flycatcher pounces on you.
If alive then;
Empower Spell to cast Scorching Ray.
[spoiler= HP 54/54 AC 15, 19 (19 w/mage armor) Cold Iron Arrows: 80]
AC 15 or 19 [dex +3, amu +2, m. armor +4]
CMD 20
BAB +7
Defensive casting concentration check = +17 (@9th)
Spell Penetration= +13 (@9th) [feats: spell pen and greater spell pen]
Dispel magic level check= +11 (@9th)
The spells/day listed will include the casting (if any) that I made this round
b]Orisons[/b] DC:14(Acid Splash, Create Water, Detect Magic, Disrupt Undead, Mage Hand, Spark, Message, Prestidigitation, Read Magic)
First Level: DC:15 (7/7 per day 2/4 stones) (Detect Secret Doors, Feather Fall, Grease. Gravity Bow, Mage Armor, Magic Missile, shocking grasp)
Second Level: DC:16 (7/7 per day) (Acid Arrow, Knock, Scorching Ray, Glitterdust)
Third Level: DC:17 (6/6 per day) (Dispel Magic, Fireball, Mad Monkeys, Lightning Bolt)
Fourth Level: DC:18 (2/5 per day) (Rigor Mortis, Summon Monster IV)
Thunder staff charges: 7/7 (extra d6 dam, 3 rnds ea.)
Shock rounds /4
Quick Runner’s Shirt Charge 1/1
Weapon equipped = +2, Veering Composite Long Bow
+13 or +11/+11 (fight+1, sorc +3, ElKn +3, WF, +1, dex +3 bow +2)
+13 or +11/+11 within 30' with +1 dam
Damage bump: +7 [+2 (bow) +1(str) +2 (feat ex pull) +2 (feat arcane weap)]
Flycatcher chitters angrily as your body resists its venom. It burns again, though only once of the two rays. It circles you, and bites you again, testing your singular nature.
"Go to sleep. It will be less painful to you."
From your time hunting, you get the sense that the creature is trying to overwhelm you, but refrains from ripping you to shreds, because it doesn't want you to leak precious fluids...
Round 5, Init 11 AC: 19
[spoiler= HP 33/54 AC 15, 19 (19 w/mage armor) Cold Iron Arrows: 80]
AC 15 or 19 [dex +3, amu +2, m. armor +4]
CMD 20
BAB +7
Defensive casting concentration check = +17 (@9th)
Spell Penetration= +13 (@9th) [feats: spell pen and greater spell pen]
Dispel magic level check= +11 (@9th)
The spells/day listed will include the casting (if any) that I made this round
b]Orisons[/b] DC:14(Acid Splash, Create Water, Detect Magic, Disrupt Undead, Mage Hand, Spark, Message, Prestidigitation, Read Magic)
First Level: DC:15 (7/7 per day 2/4 stones) (Detect Secret Doors, Feather Fall, Grease. Gravity Bow, Mage Armor, Magic Missile, shocking grasp)
Second Level: DC:16 (7/7 per day) (Acid Arrow, Knock, Scorching Ray, Glitterdust)
Third Level: DC:17 (6/6 per day) (Dispel Magic, Fireball, Mad Monkeys, Lightning Bolt)
Fourth Level: DC:18 (1/5 per day) (Rigor Mortis, Summon Monster IV)
Thunder staff charges: 7/7 (extra d6 dam, 3 rnds ea.)
Shock rounds /4
Quick Runner’s Shirt Charge 1/1
Weapon equipped = +2, Veering Composite Long Bow
+13 or +11/+11 (fight+1, sorc +3, ElKn +3, WF, +1, dex +3 bow +2)
+13 or +11/+11 within 30' with +1 dam
Damage bump: +7 [+2 (bow) +1(str) +2 (feat ex pull) +2 (feat arcane weap)]
Ascaria angrily watches as the spider fades from view. He wheels on Sol, "Now what Sol? What do you propose we do now, while it's sucking poor Eri dry of all his precious bodily fluids?!"
"Damnation."
He swears a moment and fumes.
After a while, he starts thinking again and asks Allustan, "I don't suppose you have your teleportation magics at the ready do you? We need to get to a real city to buy some fairly high level scrolls to get him back and, I suspect, raise him. The spider has no reason to keep him alive, and I doubt poor Eri can face it alone and succeed."
"We'll need something to get as many of us as possible over to the spiders realm. Plane Shift? Shadow something? I dunno, but something that can take most or all of us and back. We'll have to fight it of course. Then we'll need a Raise Dead scroll, and more diamond dust for the needed Restorations. I have some..." he considers his supply, "but we'll need more."
"Let's get going. If Eri does, by some miracle, survive the fight, I dunno if he's got much in the way of food and water, so the clock is ticking either way."
He starts walking back to the entrance, hoping Allustan can get them all past the dimensional portal there too.