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Excellent Kappi, some older people say that youth is wasted on the young. I don’t think you are wasting yours. You are living life and exploring the world. You’re experiencing things that many dream about, but few get to do. Don’t let your age impede your boldness. Take this life and live it to the fullest.
Davosh:
You can tell that Ed was expecting a longer “lesson”, but there seems to be a little relief that Davosh didn’t get deep into the Zon-Kuthon example. Ha! Well ok that’s an acceptable answer. But it does beg the question if all the winter witches come here, or if it’s only Baba Yaga’s daughters that have to go through the test. Is there a way to use this place to our advantage? Ed’s musings ramble for a few seconds before they just exist in his head.
As Edward finishes his final rambling thought, he feels a , a physical one this time, as Vojtek gives the rope a massive tug and pulls him halfway up in one draw. The ring of feather fall reactivates as Edward feels the rope slack again, then another and is out of the deeper darkness, near the top of the Eon Pit. Another slack and another and Edward is a few feet up in the air and floats gently to the ground afterward.
A mere heartbeat later, Jadrenka appears in the party's midst unbidden, again leaning heavily on her staff. Slayers of giants and the centaur lord, to whom is owed their hoard! Forgive my test before, but Jadrenka needed to be very sure. Jadrenka's oath is very clear, naught but my words could lead you here!
She holds her wizened hand out and opens it. In her palm is a small nugget of gold. In my hands, so meek — the key you seek!
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Ali: How many years do you plan on staying among the world of men? From what I understand is that the elves don’t like losing their mages, especially a powerful battle magus such as yourself? I don’t want to offend, but has your family arranged a betrothed for you yet?
Ali blinks in small surprise, then smirks. Arrangement?? Why do you think I'm on the adventurer's path?? He's a twit.
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As Ed lands on the floor, he begins to set his life links again when it's interrupted by the appearance of the elder lady. His hand darts for his sword, until he realizes that this isn't a confrontational encounter.
Why thank you Jadrenka I can understand your caution. What was the centaur lord doing here? Are centaur's witches also?
He waits for an answer, and replies accordingly, but eventually he asks Jadrenka another question and a favor.
Jadrenka the three sisters have other unwanted guests, like a demon spider, and it seems that we have stumbled our way through the sisters with no way to move between the three. Would you have a map of this place? Would you be able to share with us how to move to and from Mother Maiden and Crone?. I would like to make sure this place will be cleaned up for Baba Yaga's return.
Same as the last time Kappi saw Jadrenka, the lad immediately turns very subdued. He remembers his grandmother's stories about such creatures and how they should be respected.
Looking down at the floor the lad comes down to one knee before the small wizened creature. Please Old Jadrenka, we need your help. When Kappi says "old" he makes it a title. With all respect due to one who has earned the wisdom to live/survive for so long.
Attempting to assist Ed's roll
untrained charisma
Davosh knows that his tongue only wags copper. He stares and lets the polished Edward do the talking...
Knowing he's bad at that too, he simply listens while looking for magical auras.
Jadrenka cackles loudly. No map you need, with Jadrenka words to lead! Beyond the eight-legged lair, look for her there!
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"Well then... we've got a date with destiny!"
The party spends the night in the centaur's antechamber, where they first encountered the frost giants on guard duty.
They awaken refreshed and ready to prepare for the demon spider.
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"Well then... we've got a date with destiny!"
...and I think she’s ordered the lobster.
Davosh will follow the lead, casting a couple of spells before arriving...
Davosh will follow the lead, casting a couple of spells before arriving...
The Varisian lad takes off and carefully rewraps his headscarf. He sees the others are waiting on him. Before he starts to unwrap and rewrap the scarf, he realizes he is stalling. Kappi lets out a slow breath and then with a simple nod of his head he begins leading the troops back to the Nightmare Spider room.
Perception
He of course stops before entering the room for last minute spell casting.
Davosh will cast the following (in this order):
Mage Armor
Aid on Kappi:
Blessing of Fervor
Ali starts the new day adding a charge to her staff. Once they approach the chamber of Demonic Spiderosity, she casts Mirror Image, and drops a charge from her Shield wand. She also casts Bull's Strength on
I'll Hasten us as soon as we're ready to start the party.
She draws her sword, and wordlessly holds it before Edward for Aspu's blessing.
[ooc]sorry this is short[/b]
Knowing that this is their one chance to avenge their loss Ed casts bless, divine favor, and blesses 1 weapon each for Ali, Vojtec, and Kappi. Does anyone have a fire resist for the little spiders?
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Are we ready?
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We buff, then go. We're a bit away from the action, which is good.. We lose some duration, but the spell casting should be a bit further from the enemy so as to not draw its ire.
We buff, then Vojtek runs in with Kappi and Ali in tow.
Current spells:
Aid on Kappi: HP: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11
Blessing of Fervor
bless
divine favor
blesses 1 weapon each for Ali, Vojtec, and Kappi
Go!
I've got one bull's strength to cast. Vojtek has first dibs, Kappi next, if you want it.
With the rod of quickening, I can cast Haste on the fly. :-) so i"ll hold off
Vojtek gets Bull’s Str
Prayers spoke and spells cast the party is ready. The rogue slips in to attempt a quick scout. He hopes the others will be right behind him if he screams.
Perception
Stealth
fyi also Mirror Image (4 images) & Shield. Using rod of quickening like the centaur did, tucked in belt for ease of touching!
fyi also Mirror Image (4 images) & Shield. Using rod of quickening like the centaur did, tucked in belt for ease of touching!
Lets head in then
The party re-enters the lair of the bebelith.
It is no less forbidding this time than last.
The dark blue arachnid emerges at the edge of the torch's light, emitting a horrible, ear-splitting as its razor-edged front claws, bristling with wicked barbs, snap and grasp in the air in anticipation! You hear a dreadful, horrifying voice in your head, rather like an alarm gong crossed with the sound of bricks scraping against one another!
Round 1
Ali — GO
Kappi — GO
bebelith — TBD
Edward — TBD
Vojtek — TBD
Davosh — TBD
Round 1
The Varisian lad stifles a cry of terror at the sight of the terrifying arachnid. Knowing his friends are counting on him to do his part Kappi sprints up the far side of the room and crouches next to the stalagmite. He hopes they can maybe lure the creature away from the webs abit. At least enough to be able to set up a flank.
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Ali opens the party with a Haste spell
Then she moves along the wall, into the room, lighting her blade with eldritch fire--the better to burn away webs with, my dear.
she then looks to Vojtek, and gives him a grim nod. Take it to the b1tch!!
CURRENT CONDITIONS
Shield: +4 AC
Haste: +1 AC, +1 hit, +1 ref
Mirror Image: 4 images
Bless: +1 hit
BoF: +2 ac this round
Weapon: Flame Burst
Total AC 24
kappi and Ali both move in, preparing to engage!
The spider launches a web at the cluster by the entry, snaring Edward, Davosh, and Vojtek but just missing Ali!
And then...
The familiar sound of swarming spiders emerges, dropping down onto the source of light in their chamber! Ali takes damage and needs to make two separate DC 12 Fort saves (poison, distraction)!
Round 1
Ali — move, flame on
Kappi — move
bebelith — web
bebelith friends — oh hai Ali!
Edward — GO
Vojtek — GO
Davosh — GO
Round 2
Ali — GO
Kappi — GO
<--fak
1d3
[dice=1 A, 2 K, 3 entry]1d3The familiar sound of swarming spiders emerges, dropping down onto the source of light in their chamber! Ali takes [dice=damage]1d6 damage and needs to make two separate DC 12 Fort saves (poison, distraction)!
i'm probably best equipped to deal with swarms--crappy fort saves notwithstanding
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Round 1
Bless +1 Attk/fear saves (morale)
Divine favor +2 Attk Dam (luck)
Haste: Extra attack on full attack, +1 To Attack, +1 A/C, +30 ft movement.
Blessing of Fervor: Choose 1 of: Increased speed, Stand w/o AoO, 1 Extra attack, +2 Attk +2 AC and Ref Save, Cast single lvl 2 spell as if it was Enlarged, Extended, Silent or Still spell.
Smite Evil (2/day) (Su) +5 to hit, +7 to damage, +5 deflection bonus to AC when used.
Summary: +5Attack, +2 Dam.
Life link on: Ali, Kappi, Vojtek
Demon spider this servant of Apsu is here to return you from whence you came. His power will empower my weapons and send you to your infernal home.
Webs be damned Ed strides through them raising his bow and lets forth a volley to open the combat
Full hasted attack. Hits bypass DR
AC vs Beblilth: 27
Edit: I forgot my Reflex safe
Edward unleashes a barrage of Apsu-blessed arrows at the monstrous demon spider, all three landing home!
swarm
Round 1
bebelith — web
bebelith friends — oh hai Ali!
Edward — smiting arrows
Vojtek — GO
Davosh — GO
Round 2
Ali — GO
Kappi — GO
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Davosh curses his ancient ancestor, Jeffrey of the North, and tries to maintain his focus. He stares at the bebilith and gives it the Evil Eye
Ali swats at the festering creepers, managing to hold her calm and her nerve...but she already feels the effects of the poison from the bites they've inflicted.
As she sifts away from the creepers, a streak of white catches her eye--Ed's first arrow, doubly blessed with Aspu's power. She sees the bolt sink to the fletching into one of the huge beast's eyes, and she gives a shout of glee OUCH!!
She then turns her attention to the problem at hand. Reaching her left hand to the rod at her waist, she points her flaming sword at the swarm. The flames gout into a fan, engulfing the wee beasties in red-hot fury. Then, she grabs her sword in 2 hands, and swings the flaming blade with abandon--hoping to dissipate the swarm quickly!!
Use rod for quickened Burning Hands
<--ref 15 for half
<--THREAT
<--THREAT
due to Bless Weapon, crits automatically confirm, so
Mwahaha!
Ali remembers that the bebelith spider swarm is fiendish, and thus resistant to fire!
...but not resistant enough to that much fire! The swarm dissipates! She feels the burning sensation of the poison, but no time to focus on that now...
Round 1
bebelith — web
bebelith friends — oh hai Ali!
Edward — smiting arrows
Vojtek — GO (DC 23 Refl save pending before actions)
Davosh — entangled, hex
Round 2
Ali — swarmicide
Kappi — GO
Round 2
Though slightly terrified, the rogue is moving a little too fast to really think about it. One tiny part of his mindbrain thinks that he should be more scared but perhaps its the insane amount of enchantments he is under is giving him the extra courage. Even though none of the enchantments are supposed to give him extra bravery...
The rest of his brain isnt thinking at all. Kappi feels as if his entire body is buzzing with energy. Its almost painful to stand still. He crouched for half a heart beat behind a stalagmite, but then he is sprinting toward the rear of the gigantic spider with his magic short sword.
One other small part of his brain really really hopes Vojtek will join him in direct battle with the spider. He doesnt think he can hold on too long by himself.
Move and attack
attack
good aligned blade
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plus...
- Fortitude: +13 | Vs. Cold: +1 | Vs. Fear, paralysis, & sleep: +3
- Reflex: +5 | Vs. Cold: +1 | Vs. Fear, paralysis, & sleep: +3 | Vs. Traps: +2
- Will: +5 | Vs. Cold: +1 | Vs. Fear, paralysis, & sleep: +3
- Round the First
- Current HPs: 112
- Blessing of Fervor
- Haste
- Raging
- Bull's Strength
- Current AC: +24/T:15/FF:22
Vojtek storms through the web, swiping sticky strands from his face in revulsion. he sprints to face the creature, and waits for Kappi to distract the spider a bit before unleashing his fury!
for
The Northman moves in...
...and avoids the snapping jaws of the bebelith, then he waits for the Varisian, and Kappi's blade strikes true!
Vojtek, in his fury, only witnesses his axe scrape the carapace of the bebelith!
In a fury, the bebelith full attacks the insolent human with the mighty axe!
Both bebelith's claws strike Vojtek and, through his haze of rage, he can feel his armor straps strain as the horror tries to peel it off...but Vojtek pulls away at just the right moment, and the maneuver is thwarted!
Round 2
bebelith — full attack
Edward — GO
Davosh — GO
Round 3
Ali — GO
Kappi — GO
Vojtek — GO
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Round 2
Ed’s focus continues the twang of his bow string is heard several times as he takes a step out of the webs. The healing flows into Vojtek though his rage doesn’t let him acknowledge it, or that he was even hurt in the first place.
Current Buffs:
Bless +1 Attk/fear saves (morale)
Divine favor +2 Attk Dam (luck)
Haste: Extra attack on full attack, +1 To Attack, +1 A/C, +30 ft movement.
Blessing of Fervor: Choose 1 of: Increased speed, Stand w/o AoO, 1 Extra attack, +2 Attk +2 AC and Ref Save, Cast single lvl 2 spell as if it was Enlarged, Extended, Silent or Still spell.
Smite Evil (2/day) (Su) +5 to hit, +7 to damage, +5 deflection bonus to AC when used.
Summary: +5Attack, +2 Dam.
Life link on: Ali, Kappi, Vojtek
Full attack /w haste no webs. hits bypass DR
Davosh cackles, despite his entangled predicament. Then he unleashes another hex on the creature, altering the threads of time to bring it Misfortune.
Round 3
Now with Vojtek also mixing it up with the ginormous spider, the rogue finds his moment to strike! Though strange and alien in makeup compared to a mammal, the Varisian lad believes he can make the most of his cuts.
Full Flanking Attack!
Main attack
sword
2nd attack
sword
hasted attack
sword
plus...
- Fortitude: +13 | Vs. Cold: +1 | Vs. Fear, paralysis, & sleep: +3
- Reflex: +5 | Vs. Cold: +1 | Vs. Fear, paralysis, & sleep: +3 | Vs. Traps: +2
- Will: +5 | Vs. Cold: +1 | Vs. Fear, paralysis, & sleep: +3
- Round the First
- Current HPs: 112 - 28 = 84/112
- BoF
- Haste
- Raging
- Bull's Strength
- Current AC: 24
- Current Con: 14
Vojtek recoils a fraction in pain, and renews his attack after a quick shuffle-step to stay opposite Kappi across the field of battle.
...And then comes the steel.
for
for
...And THEN comes the chompers.
And for .
...oops, some MOAR steel!
for
Current conditions:
Shield: +4 AC
Haste
BoF (taking +2 to hit/AC, not stack with Haste)
Weapon: Blessed, flame burst
Mirror Image: 4 images
After swatting away the last of the fiendish spiders, Ali looks up to see Kappi & Vojtek team up on the huge beast. More arrows fly, sticking deep into the monsters's carapace, and Davosh was sending waves of energy through his eerie cackling.
Now THIS is how it's SUPPOSED to go...
She gives a fierce grin, and prepares to charge the giant spider herself, picking a spot next to the barbarian to help take it down. First, she touches the rod in her belt, again pointing her flaming blade to her target, and four bolts of energy fly in a comet-like streak to hit the thing. The then slaps her hand onto the crosspiece, infusing it with more energy, so that the bright flames take on a greenish tint with black highlights coursing throughout. With a scream of defiance, five sword-wielding elves charge the spider!
<--Ali gains 7 temp hp
Edward lands another pair of arrows!
Ali launches a magic missile...
...which sends four missiles streaking into the hide of the bebelith!
Post-charge, none of the five Alis manage to land a blow!
Kappi gets a full attack in, using Vojtek as a distraction! His first blow lands into the beast's abdomen, and a viscous, green-black ichor sprays over him, causing his second blow to flail against nothing but air! Re-centering, the Varisian lad sees his opening, thrusting his shortsword deep into the belly of the bebelith, its blessing from Edward dealing full damage. With a hideous, blood-curdling shriek, the mammoth arachnid shudders and collapses on the floor of the chamber!