Once Achmed points it out, the rest of the party can hear it too. It doesn't seem as though it is approaching necessarily, just present. The rhythm is odd as well, discordant and without consistency.
Valgrim sees nothing in the area that equate with danger but he does notice Kinn behaving slightly odd..."Kinn are you well?" he asks and keeps scanning the area looking for the buzzing sound. He readies his bow and moves to the north end of the skeletal remains...
The buzzing, which evolves into a sort of babbling gibberish, gets slightly louder as Valgrim moves up, but he is able to shut his mind to its madness.
Achmed, Kinn, and Mordenaar can make a second Will save or be confused for another round; Valgrim and Endar can make another Perception check and take full actions.
Half-Elf Paladin 6 HP 19/64 | AC 32* Tch 16* FF 31* | F+10 R+5 W+8 (+2 v enchantment) | CMD 19 | Perc +2 | Init +0
Per Diem:
Smite Evil 0/2 | Lay on Hands 2/6
Will:1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 7 + 2 = 27
"Whuh!" Kinn shakes with a start, as if from a bad dream. He turns and sees Mordenaar's blood flowing down his cheek -- proof that this was no dream. "Sorry, brother," he murmurs, placing a hand on the wound.
Lay on Hands @ Mordenaar:3d6 ⇒ (3, 6, 3) = 12
"That buzzing..." he says to the others. "We must silence it." He looks around carefully for a source and steps forward.
While technically I think Mordenaar is supposed to attack whomever harmed him, I'mma let it stand cos babbling like an idiot is more fun anyway. :-)
Achmed and Mordenaar continue to be confused, though Kinn shakes off the effect and tries to make amends for not being in his right mind.
Valgrim's sharp eyes make out some sort of movement by the dead wyrm's head, although the skeleton itself does not appear to be what is moving.
DC 25 Kn (dungeoneering):
The babbling gibberish is reminiscent of the effects of a gibbering mouther.
Achmed and Mordenaar can make another Will save or be confused for another round; Endar, Kinn, and Valgrim can each make another Perception check and take full actions.
Male Sor 6 HP 32 | AC 14 (18); Touch 13; FF 17 | F +5; R +6; W +6 | CMB +3; CMD 13 | Speed 30 ft | Init +1 | Perc +0 | Stealth: +1 Sorcerer 6
GM thunderspirit wrote:
Confused party is confused.
While technically I think Mordenaar is supposed to attack whomever harmed him, I'mma let it stand cos babbling like an idiot is more fun anyway. :-)
Achmed and Mordenaar continue to be confused, though Kinn shakes off the effect and tries to make amends for not being in his right mind.
Valgrim's sharp eyes make out some sort of movement by the dead wyrm's head, although the skeleton itself does not appear to be what is moving.
** spoiler omitted **
Achmed and Mordenaar can make another Will save or be confused for another round; Endar, Kinn, and Valgrim can each make another Perception check and take full actions.
Can't quite get there, Endar, sorry. But you do see it...
DC 23 Perception:
Emerging from the skull of the dead wyrm is a horrid mass of eyes, mouths, and formless flesh. Its numerous eyes stare in all directions, while is countless maws yammer ceaselessly.
If Perception check is made, DC 20 Kn (dungeoneering):
This is a gibbering mouther, a disgusting, loathsome aberration straight out of a nightmare.[/url]
[spoiler=If Perception check is made, DC 25 Kn (dungeoneering)]Gibbering mouthers are amorphous (immune to precision damage and able to move through small spaces without squeezing), and their eyes prevent them from being flanked.
If Perception check is made, DC 30 Kn (dungeoneering):
Gibbering mouthers feed off thier victims' blood (CON damage) and will engulf those unfortunate souls.
Half-Elf Paladin 6 HP 19/64 | AC 32* Tch 16* FF 31* | F+10 R+5 W+8 (+2 v enchantment) | CMD 19 | Perc +2 | Init +0
Per Diem:
Smite Evil 0/2 | Lay on Hands 2/6
Can't make the check.
"What? What do you see?!" Kinn rushes after Endar, trying to take in the wind through his nostrils. Standard action for Detect Evil in direction Endar is heading.
Valgrim double moves to the right to a spot where he can take a good shot on the target...and watches his back for fear of more confusion attacking him...
The horrid thing emits a stream of greenish spittle at Compy!
spittle vs. Compy's touch AC:1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13 If hit, DC 20 Fort save or blinded for 1d4 ⇒ 1 rounds!
It then moves five feet up and full attacks Endar!
bite 1:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24 bite 1 dmg:1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5plus free grab attempt grab:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24Success!
Mini-update:
Achmed launches a magic missile at the monster!
Mordenaar moves and studies!
Kinn moves and slashes at it! His scimitar hits, but seems to dull on the skin of the beast!
Corrected knowledge checks, cos I'm a BB Code idiot:
DC 20 Kn (dungeoneering):
This is a gibbering mouther, a disgusting, loathsome aberration straight out of a nightmare.
DC 25 Kn (dungeoneering):
Gibbering mouthers are amorphous (immune to precision damage and able to move through small spaces without squeezing), and their eyes prevent them from being flanked.
DC 30 Kn (dungeoneering):
Gibbering mouthers feed off thier victims' blood (CON damage) and will engulf those unfortunate souls.
Compsognathus familiar [Battle Form] | hp 14/21 [27] | AC 19 [17], Touch 15, FF 17 | Fort +7 [+8], Ref +8 [+5], Will +1 | Acro +11, Stealth +16 [+6]
Male human rogue 2/fighter 3/brawler 1 | hp 27/43 | AC 1618, T 13, FF 1517 | Fort +6, Ref +8, Will +0 | Percep +8
"Compy! Flank!" Endar says, and Compy dutifully runs around the creature, trying to avoid its attacks.
Acro:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8It's probably immune to flanking, but Endar doesn't know that.
Endar and Compy both then attack the thing.
pike:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23 damage:1d8 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12 plus sneak (if applicable):1d6 ⇒ 5
Valgrim will send an arrow at the foe after he moves closer...
CLB+PBS:1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 7 + 1 = 23...DMG:1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 1 = 4
He will also be on the look out for a particular nasty melee attack and use his preacher warning ability if need be...
Inquisitor Determination- Ally focused:
When a preacher’s ally within line of sight would be hit by a melee or ranged attack, she may call out a warning to that ally, and the attacker must reroll the attack and use the results of the second roll. The ally must be able to hear the preacher and must not be helpless for this ability to have any effect.
