Motteditor's Savage Tide (Inactive)

Game Master motteditor

Linah pushes the uneasy feeling the pool instill in her and turns to Khazmia. ”Thank you. It is a wonderful gift and I am sure that it will prove useful”, she thanks the sorceress. ”It is possible that we need the head of the statue, but I am hesitant for us to venture to near that black sludge. I have heard of spell casters able to move objects with their mind from afar. Kyson and Khazmia, you are our most powerful spell casters. Do you possess such a spell?”

”I wonder what this black sludge is. Why does it dissipate at the base of the statues head?” While speaking Linah reaches out with her righteous paladin senses to search for the presence of malice and ill intent.

Use Detect evil

My lack of continous internet is drawing to a close. I should be back to normal by tuesday

Linah doesn't detect any more specific evil from below, but she knows her abilities can't reach anywhere near close to the bottom of the crater which is 150 feet below.

As you make plans, Kyson suddenly realizes he notices a crab-like creature near the head, though just as quickly it seems to notice you all and disappears.

That DC has been modified by distance, because Kyson didn't get a good look at it. If he gets another, closer look, he can try again.

”I wonder what this black sludge is. Why does it dissipate at the base of the statues head?” While speaking Linah reaches out with her righteous paladin senses to search for the presence of malice and ill intent.

"Hmm... I guess we could go take a closer look. I could probably carry you, if you would like to fly, so we don't dirty your slippers."

Kyson nods at Khaz, he has no idea about anything down there.

"Are we sure we want to go this way? Maybe we should...uh...do this?" Kyson asks Zstelian, trying to confirm the old man's inclination that this is the right thing to do.

Kyson airwalks closer, staying well up in the air, negating the horizontal distance between he and the icky.

"I think so Kyson. I've got a feeling that's the key to breaking the magic holding the water at bay", Zstelian explains as he leads the party down while climbing.

"Right. Well, let's go"

Sekathral slithers down after Zstelian

”Thank you, but I do not think that will be necessary”, Linah replies to Khazmia. ”I will feel more at ease if I am able to maneuver freely, should something unexpected happen.” Aided by her newly gifted slippers she descends the slope with Sekathral and Zstelian, keeping a watchful eye on the strange black matter at the bottom of the pool matter.

Standing with both feet on the lower plateau Linah begins to look for something nearby akin to a small stone to toss into the sludge to see what happens. (Should she find such an item she will first cast Light on it and then toss it into the sludge)

Looking at the combat map it seems that there is a four(ish) square edge to the black sludge when we climb down the hole, is that correct?

"As you wish." Khaz says, accepting the wisdom in Linah's words. Truly, the goddess speaks to her in ways I do not understand.

Khaz circles down with the others, ready to give assistance if necessary.

"As you wish." Khaz says, accepting the wisdom in Linah's words. Truly, the goddess speaks to her in ways I do not understand.

<---- Wisdom score of 10, so I'm not sure about that :)

With Kyson and Khazmia close by, Zstelian, Seka and Linah begin to make their way down the steep path when the elf suddenly calls a halt. As he gets closer, he realizes some of the green mold is actually dangerous, a cousin to yellow mold, which unleashes poisonous spores if disturbed.

Making your way over the rubble to the edge of the deepest part of the crater, Linah tosses a lighted stone into the ooze, which ripples as the stone sinks to the bottom.

Linah, are you talking about to the left of the map? I think that's actually more rubble. The ooze is the aqua-ish water in the circle in the center of the crater.

1d20 + 13 ⇒ (19) + 13 = 32

Sekathral squints at the water.

"Well, I really don't fancy swimming through that, mates", he announces. "Still, if that's what we have to do, that's what we have to do"

Anything around that we non-flying types could make a raft/boat/bridge out of?

Didn't you bring up earlier getting a folding boat? (I have to admit I don't recall if you have one or not...)

I did mention it, but I must have dreamed it, since there's no record of such a thing in either the gameplay or discussion threads...

@Mott: I meant the plateau we’re now standing on :)
But I have more questions:
* The green stuff on the map is the poisonious fungus that Zstelian identified, correct?
* Is the whole pool filled with blackish sludge? On the map it looks like water :)
* What is the black stuff on the map (like on the other side of the stone from Sekathral)
* The brown stuff in the pool, is that (solid) soil, or is that something else?

”I think we all would prefer not going into the water. Now that we are closer to the statue, can any one see what is causing the the black sludge to evaporate at the base of the skull?”, Linah asks and steps up onto one of the closest stones to get a better view.

I did mention it, but I must have dreamed it, since there's no record of such a thing in either the gameplay or discussion threads...

Bluff check! I even think you have a +2 because mott is ready to believe you :)

Kyson moves within 30' of the area (from above), casts Detect Magic, and really looks around.

Khaz takes as close a look as seems safe (which is not very close, in her opinion) at the statue head and the black sludge, using detect magic while she does so, just in case.

perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21

Answers for Linah (further post reacting to Kyson and Khaz manana, but I'm running out of steam today)

Yes, green stuff is the poisonous fungus.
Yes, the whole pool is filled with blackish sludge. I agree it looks like water, but from multiple reads, as far as I can figure it's black sludge -- so that's how we're going to play it.
Lichen. And that stone is actually a really big mushroom that dwarfs said elf.
That is, as far as you can tell, solid soil.

"I'm going to need a long hot bath when we get back to Farshore", the old ranger gripes.

Does Kyson detect any magic?

Zstelian looks around for anything hidden or laying in wait in the sludge.

Perception: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (17) + 21 = 38

”I think that we are all due some rest when this is over”, Linah says with a smile. ”It looks like there is soild ground on the other side. We should move over there is we are going for the head of the statue.”

Kyson detects magic below but before he can examine it any further, he sees the crab-like horror he noticed momentarily before reappear, a cone of pure winter emanating from one of its claws and engulfing him in bitter chill. 33 hp cold damage; DC 25 Reflex save for half

Kyson and Linah are up. Map will be updated in the next few minutes.

Round 1, Init 20

1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 8 + 2 = 11 Reflex - 33 damage - 7 temp hp = 26 cold

Kyson starts to inspire his friends against this jerk. Heroism:+2 morale to attacks, saves, & skill checks.

Kyson summons a ball of fire and tosses it in return fire against the thing that he doesn't recognize.

1d20 + 11 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 11 + 2 + 1 = 28 touch hit; (+heroism,+feast)
1d6 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9 fire damage.

Cast Heroes' Feast: The ambrosial food grants each creature that partakes a +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and Will saves and a +4 morale bonus on saving throws against poison and fear effects for 12 hours. 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10 Temp HP to all.

Initiative 19
ac 28 (32 vs AoO provoked by movement), touch 17, fleet-footed 23
fort +14, ref +15, will +15 (immune to charm, disease, fear)
cmd 26
hp 98/98
effects: aura of courage ‘10 +4, aura of resolve ‘10 +4, heroism

Linah is caught unaware by the sudden appearance of the strange beast. ”Kyson, watch out!”, she cries. A arcane incantation follows and her slipper begin to glow with a soft pale blue light. Then the paladin takes off running with inhuman speed around the pool to engage the creature.

Cast Expeditious retreat as a standard action
Running as far as I can towards the “solid” soil on the other side, going counter clockwise.

knowl dungeoneering: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (7) + 12 = 19

reflex: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10

khaz cries out as an unearthly cold freezes her bones.

Khaz, let me know what you'd like to know about it.

Kyson responds to the cold with a perfectly thrown ball of fire as Linah begins running around the crater to get to the creature, which disappears a moment later.

Whole party is up now.

”Where the Nine Hells did it go?!” Zstelian shouts before drawing his blades in a flash and calling on his goddess for aid.

Divine Favor. Kayle flies up.

Initiative 19
ac 28 (32 vs AoO provoked by movement), touch 17, fleet-footed 23
fort +14, ref +15, will +15 (immune to charm, disease, fear)
cmd 26
hp 98/98
effects: aura of courage ‘10 +4, aura of resolve ‘10 +4, heroism

Linah struggles to remain calm in the confusion and focuses on the spot where the creature vanished. While continuing her trek around the pool she extends her senses trying to detect any hint of evil emanating from the nearby area. ”Kyson, are you ok?, she calls out to the cleric.

Standard action to use Detect evil
Move action to continue running to get to the “solid” soil

Motte, Special defenses?

Khazmia, still trying to shake off the cold, readies to return the creature's attention, a spell tingling at her fingertips.

scorching ray, should he show his face.

ranged touch attack: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 9 + 2 = 13
scorching ray damage: 4d6 ⇒ (5, 5, 5, 2) = 17

ranged touch attack: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 9 + 2 = 13
scorching ray damage: 4d6 ⇒ (4, 1, 1, 3) = 9

ranged touch attack: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 9 + 2 = 12
scorching ray damage: 4d6 ⇒ (5, 4, 5, 6) = 20

Round 2, Init 20

Kyson casts Invisibility Purge, trying to drive the creature out of hiding. Kyson seems less heroic and less inspiring than last round.

While airwalking, Kyson seems unsure which way to go and presents a nice target of indecision.

Zstelian sends Kayle into the air as he calls down his goddess' favor on himself.

Khaz, realizing the creature has no special defenses, waits a moment until Kyson's spell reveals it at which point she launches fire at it, only to realize it's far more nimble than it looks and easily dodges aside. Wow, thanks dice bot!

Seka pulls his pistol and blasts at the thing, then takes cover behind one of the mushroom as he reloads. As with Khazmia's spell, it ducks under the shot, watching Linah run toward it.

The paladin detects great malevolence from it, as it casts another spell and flies into the air, away from Linah and the rest of the group.

Initiative 19
ac 28 (32 vs AoO provoked by movement), touch 17, fleet-footed 23
fort +14, ref +15, will +15 (immune to charm, disease, fear)
cmd 26
hp 98/98
effects: aura of courage ‘10 +4, aura of resolve ‘10 +4, heroism

The creature now in plain sight Linah focuses and leaps over the black goo, landing on the soil and continuing moving towards her target.

I can see the thing now, right?
Full speed ahead, and trying to jump over to the soil and avoid the green fungus spots
Acrobatics check: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28
Yeah!

Round 2, init 7

Sekathral, pistol in one hand and dagger between his teeth, clambers up the mushroom in an attempt to get closer to his target, then fires.

Attk: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (18) + 15 = 33

Dmg: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

** spoiler omitted **

Zstelian sends Kayle into the air as he calls down his goddess' favor on himself.

Khaz, realizing the creature has no special defenses, waits a moment until Kyson's spell reveals it at which point she launches fire at it, only to realize it's far more nimble than it looks and easily dodges aside. Wow, thanks dice bot!

"Wow, it's like that thing hates fire or something!" Khaz growls. Don't think the dice bot likes you, Motte. It just hates me more than you.

Round 3, Init 20

Kyson re-begins inspire. Heroism:+2 morale to attacks, saves, & skill checks.

Kyson summons a ball of fire and tosses it at the baddie.

1d20 + 11 + 2 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (17) + 11 + 2 + 2 - 4 = 28 touch hit; (BoF,Inspire,-Combat)
1d6 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6 fire damage.

Heroes' Feast: The ambrosial food grants each creature that partakes a +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and Will saves and a +4 morale bonus on saving throws against poison and fear effects for 12 hours. 7 Temp HP to all.

With the creature maintaining its distance, Zstelian switches to his bladed discs. In a blur of motion he flings them up at his target.

Primary Chakram (heroism, favor, range): 1d20 + 16 - 2 + 2 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (5) + 16 - 2 + 2 + 2 - 4 = 19
Damage: 1d8 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 2 = 11
Primary Offhand: 1d20 + 16 - 2 + 2 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (20) + 16 - 2 + 2 + 2 - 4 = 34
Damage: 1d8 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 7 + 2 = 12

Confirming: 1d20 + 16 - 2 + 2 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (17) + 16 - 2 + 2 + 2 - 4 = 31
Extra Damage: 1d8 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 2 = 11

Iterative Chakram: 1d20 + 11 - 2 + 2 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (7) + 11 - 2 + 2 + 2 - 4 = 16
Damage: 1d8 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 7 + 2 = 17
Iterative Offhand: 1d20 + 11 - 2 + 2 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (4) + 11 - 2 + 2 + 2 - 4 = 13
Damage: 1d8 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 7 + 2 = 16

Secondary Iterative Chakram: 1d20 + 6 - 2 + 2 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (9) + 6 - 2 + 2 + 2 - 4 = 13
Damage: 1d8 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 7 + 2 = 13
Secondary Iterative Offhand (cold iron): 1d20 + 6 - 2 + 2 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (13) + 6 - 2 + 2 + 2 - 4 = 17
Damage: 1d8 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 7 + 2 = 16

Add +4 to attack and damage if it happens to be an evil outsider.

Sorry, this delay was completely on me. Will try to not let it happen again!

Zstelian's chakrams mostly fall short but one finds its range, digging into the horrid creature's tough carapace.

Kyson's fire blasts it and Khazmia finally finds her range, missing with one fiery ray again before hitting with two more, drawing screeches of pain. Seka's bullet however seems to bounce off it harmlessly while Linah closes in, circling around the massive cracked stone head to get under the flying beast.

It concentrates for a second then fires a lightning bolt that sizzles through Kyson and Khazmia, just missing Zstelian and Sekathral, though they can smell the burning ozone momentarily. 34 electric damage, DC 18 save for 1/2

reflex: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20 Spell resistance is 26, btw, in case that matters

Round 3, init 7

"B*ll*cks!"

Sekathral gives it the other barrel.

Attk: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (20) + 15 = 35

Crit Conf: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (3) + 15 = 18

Dmg: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

x4 if (*if*) crit hits. Would like to use a Grit point to resolve against touch AC if poss, please

Round 3, Init 20

1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 8 + 2 = 11 Reflex vs. DC 18 - 34 damage (back to back critical fail on saves)

"LINAH!! HALP!!!" Kyson says as he burns after he freezes.

Looking at Khaz's wounds as well, Kyson holds his holy symbol aloft.

Are you there, Sarenrae? It's me, Kyson. I need you.

6d6 ⇒ (4, 5, 1, 4, 1, 5) = 20 healing - exclude baddie

Continue to heroism: +2 to attacks, saves, skills.

Heroes' Feast: The ambrosial food grants each creature that partakes a +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and Will saves and a +4 morale bonus on saving throws against poison and fear effects for 12 hours. 7 Temp HP to all.

Round 3, Init 10

Khazmia releases one more round of fiery rays upon the creature.

caster level vs spell resistance: 1d20 + 12 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 12 + 2 + 2 = 26

scorching ray 1: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23
ray 1 damage: 4d6 ⇒ (1, 2, 4, 3) = 10

scorching ray 2: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27
ray 2 damage: 4d6 ⇒ (1, 1, 5, 6) = 13

scorching ray 3: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16
ray 3 damage: 4d6 ⇒ (1, 3, 2, 5) = 11

Zstelian continues disarming himself at the lightning-spewing monster.

Primary Chakram (heroism, favor, range): 1d20 + 16 - 2 + 2 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 16 - 2 + 2 + 2 - 2 = 29
Damage: 1d8 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 7 + 2 = 12
Primary Offhand: 1d20 + 16 - 2 + 2 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 16 - 2 + 2 + 2 - 2 = 30
Damage: 1d8 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 7 + 2 = 17

Iterative Chakram: 1d20 + 11 - 2 + 2 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 11 - 2 + 2 + 2 - 2 = 29
Damage: 1d8 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 7 + 2 = 15
Iterative Offhand: 1d20 + 11 - 2 + 2 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 11 - 2 + 2 + 2 - 2 = 17
Damage: 1d8 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 7 + 2 = 16

Secondary Iterative Chakram: 1d20 + 6 - 2 + 2 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 6 - 2 + 2 + 2 - 2 = 21
Damage: 1d8 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 7 + 2 = 13
Secondary Iterative Offhand: 1d20 + 6 - 2 + 2 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 6 - 2 + 2 + 2 - 2 = 8
Damage: 1d6 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 2 = 11

D’oh, I missed that the creature was flying

Initiative 19
ac 28 (32 vs AoO provoked by movement), touch 17, fleet-footed 23
fort +14, ref +15, will +15 (immune to charm, disease, fear)
cmd 26
hp 98/98
effects: aura of courage ‘10 +4, aura of resolve ‘10 +4, heroism

”I can not get to it while it is air borne. Is there anything you can do to ground it?”, Linah calls out. In desperation she searches for a stone or something small enough to throw at the beast, hoping to distract it.

Move action to pick up a stone like object
Standard action to assist one attack against the creature by distracting it

Zstelian hits it with three more chakram, though its tough hide seems to resist the worst of them, Sekathral's bullet making not even a mark as it slams into the creature's head.

Khazmia has more luck, her fire again scorching it though it again moves quickly enough that it manages to avoid one of the worst of the blasts.

Linah tries to distract it to no avail as it flies toward the northeast until it disappears outside Kyson's spell, remaining invisible even as five bolts of force streak toward Khazmia, slamming into the half-orc princess. 17 hp damage

CL check: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 23
CL check: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 19

Didn't realize Khaz had SR; neither of those last two spells affected her.

Round 4, Init 20

Kyson discontinues to inspire, double moving with the beast to keep it seen.

Move right above it in the air.

Heroes' Feast: The ambrosial food grants each creature that partakes a +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and Will saves and a +4 morale bonus on saving throws against poison and fear effects for 12 hours. 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14 Temp HP to all.

Initiative 19
ac 28 (32 vs AoO provoked by movement), touch 17, fleet-footed 23
fort +14, ref +15, will +15 (immune to charm, disease, fear)
cmd 26
hp 98/98
effects: aura of courage ‘10 +4, aura of resolve ‘10 +4, heroism

Linah keeps close to Kyson, following him from the ground. ”I can not see it”, Linah says. She sheates her scimitar and retrieves her loop of rope from her back and hurriedly starts to ready a coil.

Move action to keep up with Kyson
Move action to sheathe my scimitar and ready a rope

Kyson's also in the air; you can circle around but he makes a lot better time than you do without having to avoid obstacles. :)

Yeah, I know. Just trying to keep as close as I can

Sekathral reloads as the creature disappears from sight, squatting on the top of the mushroom and glaring at the spot it was in last.

Couldbn't even ****ing scratch the bugger

round 4, Init 10

Khazmia sloughs off the creature's spells like so much dust, then fires back.

scorching ray 1: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23
damage from ray 1: 4d6 ⇒ (5, 1, 4, 6) = 16

scorching ray 2: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27
damage from ray 2: 4d6 ⇒ (3, 2, 4, 2) = 11

scorching ray 3: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25
damage from ray 3: 4d6 ⇒ (1, 6, 4, 6) = 17

With Linah trailing him below, Kyson follows the creature, which reappears as he nears, Zstelian launching daggers toward the creature with deadly accuracy, though its tough hide limits how much damage they do.

While Sekathral reloads, Khazmia's flame again tears into it and it lets out an inhuman shriek, charging around Kyson toward the Keleshite princess and biting her painfully. 9 hp; plus need DC 21 Fort save or take 1 Str damage and be staggered 1 round