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GrubGlub heads out with the others in order to meet this threat head on. He bows towards Atronia as she taps him with his wand, saying "My thanks, Lady. I was just about to ask you for some assistance, but your kindness spoke first!" With this, the monk joins the front lines of the battle line to await the attack.
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As the party prepares, they see four slimy, shifting masses with the shape of a humanoid, but is made out of what appears to be some form of sticky rope or cloth, coming towards the encampment. They are definitely hostile, and the group hears Kragr yelling, "What are you waiting for? ATTACK!"
- => Atronia
- => Enrique
- => Grubglub
- => Iovari
- => Humbert
- => Makon
- x creatures
U = Unconscious
S = Surprised
D = Delay
=> Active
Conditions:
Atronia 12/12
Enrique 15/15
Grubglub 19/19
Humbert 9/9
Iovara 15/15
Makon 11/11
Enemies:
Green:
Yellow:
Purple:
Red:
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The next successful melee or ranged attack made by each PC before the end of the adventure automatically gains the benefits of the boosted Allied Offensive aid token effect.
Allied Offensive: A Pathfinder agent strikes a creature at the same time as the PC, increasing the damage dealt by one attack by 1d8 points. In addition, after the attack, anyone attacking the target is considered to be flanking it until the beginning of the attacker’s next turn.
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Iovarl looks over the strange humanoid shaped creatures and tries to remember if he's met or read anything about them before.
Iovarl shares what he knows, if anything, then moves up behind Grubglub with his wand still in hand.
"I think you have their attention my little friend. Maybe some additional arcane protection would be a good idea." he says as he touches the Grippli and activates the wand.
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Grubglub hits red with his net, entangling him!
Humbert and Iovari realize that these are ectoplasmic humans. They are medium undead . They are resistant to damage that isn't slashing, they are covered by a horrifying ooze which can transfer to the target of their slam attack, and can phase through solid object, though they are not incorporeal. They can also air walk.
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Medda rides by, calling above the din of the raging battle, “The path is clear—we can reach the valley that holds the stone circle. Let us band together and stop the undead tide. I am concerned that some of the foul creatures had the name ‘Eshimka’ on their rotting lips. We must stand together and use all of our power to close this black portal before it’s too late!”
Fighting side-by-side, the Twinhorn following and Pathfinders have carved a path to the stone circle. This affords only a brief opening to stop the undead army, and the fighting will be difficult.
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The team slices the undead creatures to bits, right before they hear the call from Medda.
The clearing on the riverbank features a circle of standing stones with a large stone altar at its center. A shadowy tear oats above the altar, so dark that what little light shines from the stars seems to become trapped inside. Eight large tendrils of inky darkness coil around the menhirs as if keeping the stones in a stranglehold. Other tendrils lick out from the shadowy rift as if tasting the air.
In the circle, you see four undead creatures. All are skeletal, three dripping blood and gore, while the fourth stands proud, bedecked in armor and wielding a fine sword.
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The three gore-covered skeletons appear ready to attack anyone who approaches them, the tentacles surrounding them but not attacking.
- * Bloody Skeletons
- => Enrique
- => Makon
- => Grubglub
- => Humbert
- Armored Skeleton
- Atronia
- Iovari
U = Unconscious
S = Surprised
D = Delay
=> Active
Conditions:
Atronia 12/12
Enrique 15/15
Grubglub 19/19
Humbert 9/9
Iovara 15/15
Makon 11/11
Enemies:
Pink:
Yellow:
Blue:
Red:
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Grubglub starts taking some acrobatic shortcuts...
He first jumps down to the lower level (to where Enrique is now), and quickly turns and bounds across the water to the first rock. Luckily it was a short hop , because the rocks were a little wet, and he stumbles a little. He then leaps to the little island , easily making it! The little leaper continues on, hoping for continued success, and has to jump up across to near the circle . Even with a good running start, he barely makes it, but make it he does!
The Skeletal Champion moves forward to attack the grippli that dared approach the circle. "When I kill you, Eshimka will roast your soul and feast on your spiritual frog legs!" The undead creature swings its blade hard at the intruder. It hits, cutting deep into the flank of the monk, adding his blood to the horror that is around the circle.
Then, the pink skeleton moves forward to attack. However, it misses, badly.
- * Bloody Skeletons [Yellow, Blue]
- x Enrique
- x Makon
- x Grubglub
- x Humbert
- x Armored Skeleton [Murdering Grippli]
- x Pink Bloody Skeleton
- => Atronia
- => Iovari
U = Unconscious
S = Surprised
D = Delay
=> Active
Conditions:
Atronia 12/12
Enrique 15/15
Grubglub 9/19
Humbert 9/9
Iovara 15/15
Makon 11/11
Enemies:
Pink:
Yellow:
Blue:
Red:
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Knowing that his Grippli ally will be on his own, Iovarl summons a celestial ally and sends it to help.
"Be careful over there Grubglub!" he yells across the water.
Iovarl moves has quickly as he can towards the enemies, though he has to take the long way round as he isn't as nimble as some of the other members of the group.
N Small celestial animal
Init +2; Senses darkvision 60 ft., low-light vision Perception +9
DEFENSE
AC 14, touch 13, flat-footed 12 (+2 Dex, +1 natural, +1 size)
hp [7] [1d8+3]
Fort [+5], Ref +4, Will +2
SR 5
Celestial – Resist cold 5, acid 5, electricity 5
OFFENSE
Speed 10ft., fly 80 ft. (average)
Melee 2 talons [+3] [1d4+2], bite [+3] [1d4+2]
Special Attacks smite evil
STATISTICS
Str [14], Dex 15, Con [16], Int 2, Wis 15, Cha 7
Base Atk +0; CMB [+1]; CMD [13]
Feats Weapon Finesse
Skills Fly +8, Perception +10; Racial Modifiers +8 Perception
SPECIAL ABILITIES
Smite evil 1/day as a swift action (adds CHA bonus (+0) to attack rolls and damage bonus equal to HD (+1) against evil foes; smite persists until target is dead or the celestial creature rests).
The eagle flies over to attack the skeletal creature that is attacking the Grippli. It calls on it's celestial blood to help it strike down the evil creature.
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The bloody skeletons will slowly heal themselves if you don't kill them outright. They are also more resistant to channeling than the average skeleton. Finally, even if you do kill them, they will still recover after one hour if you haven't used positive energy to kill them, sprinkled holy water on the remains, or blessed/consecrated the remains.
As for the Skeletal Champions, they are actually intelligent undead, having retained much of the intelligence that they had in life. They also are more resistant to channels than the average undead.
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The blue and yellow skeletons stand at the ready, waiting to attack.
- D Bloody Skeletons [Yellow, Blue]
- => Enrique
- => Makon
- => Grubglub
- => Humbert
- Armored Skeleton [Murdering Grippli]
- Pink Bloody Skeleton
- Atronia
- Iovari
U = Unconscious
S = Surprised
D = Delay
=> Active
Conditions:
Atronia 12/12
Enrique 15/15
Grubglub 9/19
Humbert 9/9
Iovara 15/15
Makon 11/11
Enemies:
Pink:
Yellow:
Blue:
Red:
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The grippli monk swings his Nine-Section Whip at the more dangerous target
The Champion swings back at Grubglub, sinews creaking with the force of the blow. He also misses!
Then the bloody skeleton swings its mostly useless scimatar, and attacks with claws. It fails to make contact with the nimble grippli!
- D Bloody Skeletons [Yellow, Blue]
- x Enrique
- x Makon
- x Grubglub
- x Humbert
- x Armored Skeleton
- x Pink Bloody Skeleton
- => Atronia
- => Iovari
U = Unconscious
S = Surprised
D = Delay
=> Active
Conditions:
Atronia 12/12
Enrique 15/15
Grubglub 19/19
Humbert 9/9
Iovara 15/15
Makon 11/11
Enemies:
Pink:
Yellow:
Blue:
Red:
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GrubGlub tires his best to land a blow, but seems to be put off by the force of the creature he is facing. Thankfully, he is not put off so much that is unable to avoid the return strikes!
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As the team mates keep moving forward trying to save GrubGlub, the bloody skeletons in the tentacle mill around a little. Iovari's eagle is, unfortunately, ineffective.
Grubglub tries to hit the armored skeleton, but seems to be more worried about getting missed than hitting.
- D Bloody Skeletons [Yellow, Blue]
- => Enrique
- => Makon
- x Grubglub
- => Humbert
- Armored Skeleton
- Pink Bloody Skeleton
- Atronia
- Iovari
U = Unconscious
S = Surprised
D = Delay
=> Active
Conditions:
Atronia 12/12
Enrique 15/15
Grubglub 19/19
Humbert 9/9
Iovara 15/15
Makon 11/11
Enemies:
Pink:
Yellow:
Blue:
Red:
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The armored skeleton rasps "Leave them. More are coming."
He then withdraws back into the tentacles It appears unhampered by the tentacles.
The pink skeleton takes another swing with the scimitar and claw at the grippli. While its main weapon misses, it claw tears a nasty scrape into the grippli's cheek. It then steps towards the tentacles.
- D Bloody Skeletons [Yellow, Blue]
- D Enrique
- x Makon
- x Grubglub
- x Humbert
- x Armored Skeleton
- x Pink Bloody Skeleton
- => Atronia
- => Iovari
U = Unconscious
S = Surprised
D = Delay
=> Active
Conditions:
Atronia 12/12
Enrique 15/15
Grubglub 14/19
Humbert 9/9
Iovara 15/15
Makon 11/11
Enemies:
Pink:
Yellow:
Blue:
Red:
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As he finishes, he turns his attentions back to the remaining skeleton and continues to lay about with his exotic whip.
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Iovari's eagle strikes the skeleton with one talon, almost, but not quite, felling the unliving creature, while Atronia and Enrique keep moving forward.
The two bloody skeletons in the tentacles stay where they are, seemingly ready for anything.
Then, Grubglub finishes off the skeleton!
- D Bloody Skeletons [Yellow, Blue]
- => Makon
- x Grubglub [Skellie Busting!]
- => Humbert
- Armored Skeleton
- Pink Bloody Skeleton
- Enrique
- Atronia
- Iovari
U = Unconscious
S = Surprised
D = Delay
=> Active
Conditions:
Atronia 12/12
Enrique 15/15
Grubglub 14/19
Humbert 9/9
Iovara 15/15
Makon 11/11
Enemies:
Pink:
Yellow:
Blue:
Red:
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Makon jumps up to the rock, but gets immediately grappled by the tentacles. He wants to swing his axe, but cannot due to the tentacles groping everywhere. As he stands there, he feels his life energy being drawn out of him by the power of the circle.
- D Bloody Skeletons [Yellow, Blue]
- x Makon [Grappled]
- x Grubglub [Skellie Busting!]
- => Humbert
- Tentacles
- Armored Skeleton
- Pink Bloody Skeleton
- Enrique
- Atronia
- Iovari
U = Unconscious
S = Surprised
D = Delay
=> Active
Conditions:
Atronia 12/12
Enrique 15/15
Grubglub 14/19
Humbert 9/9
Iovara 15/15
Makon 10/11[13] [Grappled]
Enemies:
Pink:
Yellow:
Blue:
Red: