Heralding the Coming of the Age of Worms (Inactive)

Game Master Fanguar

As Ramos walks with the rest of the group back towards the flooded passage, he stops to consider the options. Guys, when we get to the passage, I want to disturb the water. We don't know what is down there. The fact is if we swam down there it would stir up any silt that would be down there anyway. I want to summon some light and cast it on a stone then drop it into the pool. I don't know if there is something down there or not, but I would rather try to draw it up to all of us if there is rather then let one person stumble across it on their own. What do you guys think?

"I'm not in a rush to go swimming, take your time."

If we are going in, that's a good call. I would rather fight whatever is down there up here if it will come to us.

Sverrir grimly smiles;

"No arguement from me... prefer being wett on the inside... speakin' o' which..."

The dwur produces his flask once again and takes a dram.

If I could borrow a thrusting weapon, more suitable for underwaater use... I'll go for a dip. I've spent a lot of time by the lake. There's an amphibious tribe nestled there... wonderful people, mostly.

Markus sets aside his Fauchard.

Lucid offers Markus his (small) dagger. All I got. :P

Certainly the lot of you can do better than a dagger! I'll be changing into that leather we found... Those goggles might be useful as well. Pardon me boys.

Markus begins to remove armor and clothes. All the while shaking his head.

Hold on Markus, let's see if there's anything that will react to surface movement before you strip off your armor. Laying a hand on the librarians shoulder Ramos digs out a copper and casts Light on it before tossing it into the flooded passage way. As the coin starts to sink down, and it's light illuminates the drowned hall, Ramos raises his shield and hefts his mace should something emerge.

Tentacles...

Lucid will move his lights into the water as well and then begin lancing the water with rays of frost to disturb it further.

"If you end up having to go, I'll go with you Markus. Once did a trick where I was submerged in water and had to escape. Nearly died the first couple of times, but I walked away knowing a bit about moving in the water. If nothing pops up, I say we take a lighted stone and you go in with me following as back-up." With that, he starts limbering up after pulling the dagger from his hip sheath. After he is done stretching, Pavo stands next to Markus and offers his dagger, "Here take my dagger instead, it's a bit better sized for you and besides..." Pavo flicks his wrist, activating the spring mechanism in his wrist, and he snatches the dagger that shoots from it by the hilt. "...I got another. If we run into any trouble, we make a beeline for the surface. If anyone has got any rope, I'll hold on to one end so we know which direction to go to get back to you all.

Lucent removes a rope from his backpack and begins to ready it. Good idea.

Was thinking that pick-axe of his... Markus indicates Sverrir.

Sverrir settles down, using the piled packs as a seat. flask in hand;

"No knives on me boyos... Only sharp thing is in this lovely vessel..."

The dwur smiles grimly again and taps the flask before raising it in a toast;

... but I'll enjoy the show har!"

The water remains quiet for a while after the lights enter. Then a whirling disturbance swirls into view and envelops Lucid's dancing lights briefly before moving to the glowing coin and then flitting out of view.

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

What was that? Something is down there for sure.

"It seemed drawn to whatever we sent down there - if one of us goes in, it is likely going to behave the same way. Perhaps one of us should go in but remain close at hand - if it approaches in a violent manner, retreat on dry ground where the rest of us can ready ourselves for combat?"

Sverrir, your pick-axe, please. Marcus swaps his heavier chain shirt for the finely crafted leathers, as he waits on the pick.

Taking one end of the offered rope, he ties it around his waist and, once Markus is ready, will grip the man's belt, acting as a life line while he holds his dagger in his right hand.

Markus takes the remaining scarf from around his neck, readying it...

From his seated position Sverrir offers Markus the pickaxe, handle first;

"Gentlemenn I await your cheers of success or cries for help like a coiled spring... Har!"

With a broad smile and a toast the dwur settles back to enjoy the show

Accepting his friend's pick and wrapping the scarf around the haft, just under the head.

Lucid, if you'd cast that light spell upon my scarf. Whether it comes to motion or light, it'll be coming for... me. Marcus offers a grim smile.

Marcus slowly wades into the water, testing his footing and carrying the axe so the light is in the water.

Here, kitty-kitty... he chides, feeling Pavo's grip upon his belt.

You will have to get Ramos to do that. My lights are more mobile.The 4 glowing orbs circle around Markus to make the point.

Lucid hands the rope to Sverrir. I'm not big enough to pull anyone in. And besides, I am going in with them. Not near the front mind you, but if that thing comes back I want to be able to blast it. I don't wear armor so I should be able to move well enough in the water.

How wide is the hall?

Ramos? So much magicking, I lose track...

Sverrir pockts his flask with a grumble;

"Nae rest for the wikked eh Lucid? Aye I'll reel them nice fishes in good and proper if it komms to that..."

The dwur wraps the rope around his forearm and readies himself to pull if necessary.

Right, I'm on it. The gambler mutters, sweeping his hand forward and intoning a quiet prayer.

Cast: Light on Markus's scarf.

@Lucid: the hallway is 10ft wide but the room it opens into it much wider.

Just to be clear: once you descend the stairs you will be completely underwater. Drowning rules: You may hold you breath for 2xCON Score rounds, as long as you only take move or free actions. standard action use up an extra round. Once you run out of rounds, you must make a DC10 (+1 for each subsequent round) Fort save, or begin to drown. The first round of drowning, you fall unconscious, the second you're dying, the third, you're dead.

Markus and Pavo descend into the chilly, but bearable water. Taking one last deep breath they plunge into the depths:

Round 1

Lucid wades into the cold water following Pavo and Markus. He grasps the rope and takes a deep breath as he motions for his lights to dart ahead of the group. Taking a final look back at Sverrir he ducks his under the water and moves forward, mostly using the rope.

Marcus raises a hand, and points through the archway to the right... then pointing back towards the way out of the water.

Perception: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Marcus starts to lead the others towards the archway to the right.

Lucid gains his bearing and looks around. Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23

He tries to catch Markus' eye and points to the floor in front of him - at his feet and then makes a slashing motion with both hands like an umpire calling someone safe.

Khyrn takes hold of the rope behind the dwarf, waiting patiently for the sign to pull.

Holding his breath, Pavo follows Markus, dagger in his right and gripping Markus' belt in his left. He continuously peers through the murky water, trying to keep an eye out for any dangers.

Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22

Breathe 1/24 rounds

Pavo and Lucid see and fast moving, transparent, vaguely humanoid shape approaching. It's 30ft away when you notice it's approach. I'm just going to handwave this combat, since it's just a single monster and just the 3 of you.

Surprise round:
22 Pavo
21 Lucid
2 Baddie

Kn Planes: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

Surprise Round - Init 21

Lucid calls out a warning to his friends Mmmmef! and launches an arcane bolt of energy at the creature approaching.

Magic Missile: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

knowledge Planes: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11 lol :(

As the waters churn, Sverrir narrows his eyes and tightens his grip...

The creature being too far out for Pavo to do much, he simply tugs on Markus' belt, using his dagger to point in the direction of the creature.

Lucid's magic flies true landing a solid blow on the creature.

It attacks the Marcus:

Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23
Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

Round 1:
22 Pavo
21 Lucid
21 Marcus
2 Baddie

You guys are up

Hmm. Did we level? Markus and Svierrir seem to be level 2. while Pavo, Khyrn and I are still level 1. What did I miss

Marcus is clearly affected by the watery force, reeling from the attack... with air forcibly escaping his lips. He seems surprised.

Discussion Thread, 12/03. We leveled.

Sorry - Not sure how I missed that. (I had missed a number of posts in the discussion thread - I was not being marked with new entries for me.) Will update character ASAP. For now the elemental gets another Magic Missile from me as Lucid had the trait that makes me cast Magic Missile at caster level +1.

Second Missile Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

So that is a total of 7 damage.

Jabbing out with his dagger, Pavo attempts to hit the watery creature.

Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16
damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

No worries Lucid, the site does that to me too sometimes. I should have made sure everyone knew to level.

Marcus is up.

Markus withdraws... trying to get out of the water.

@Marcus:OK, a double move will take you out of the water and combat.

Lucid's missile strikes true, but Pavo's misses and Marcus makes a break for dry land.

Attack vs Pavo: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

The creature attacks, but Pavo nimbly avoids it.

Round 1:
22 Pavo
21 Lucid
21 Marcus (out of water)
2 Baddie

You may all act.

Round 2, Init 21

Unsure of what he is fighting, but believing the creature hurt by its missiles, Lucid blasts it again while trying to call for help to his friends on dry land. blulllbrulblur

Magic Missile Spell: 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (2, 1) + 2 = 5

After casting Lucid will try to back up 5' as a move action.

Are the people outside the water able to see the creature enough to make a Knowledge check?

PULL THEM OUT... Something is down there, I just saw a blur. But that blur hit HARD!

Marcus appears winded. Adjacent to the water's edge, he winces, holding his ribs.

Heeding Markus's pained warning Sverrir digs his boot heels in and pulls in the watery combatants;

Str check required or do we just reel them in?

@Sverrir: You can just reel them in.

Pavo still gets his attack first, before and other shenanigans occur.