Motteditor's Savage Tide (Inactive)

Game Master motteditor

How high is it now?

Edit: Nevermind, it's on the map.

Zstelian hurls the last few pieces of his arsenal at the monster. ”Khaz, Kyson, if you can’t bring that thing down hit me with something to bring me up!”

Primary Cold Iron Dagger (heroism, favor, range): 1d20 + 16 - 2 + 2 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (10) + 16 - 2 + 2 + 2 - 4 = 24
Damage: 1d4 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 2 = 11
Primary Offhand: 1d20 + 16 - 2 + 2 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (1) + 16 - 2 + 2 + 2 - 4 = 15
Damage: 1d4 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 7 + 2 = 12

Iterative Dagger: 1d20 + 11 - 2 + 2 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (2) + 11 - 2 + 2 + 2 - 4 = 11
Damage: 1d4 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 2 = 11
Iterative Offhand: 1d20 + 11 - 2 + 2 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (9) + 11 - 2 + 2 + 2 - 4 = 18
Damage: 1d4 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 2 = 11

Secondary Iterative Dagger: 1d20 + 6 - 2 + 2 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (1) + 6 - 2 + 2 + 2 - 4 = 5
Damage: 1d4 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 2 = 11
Secondary Iterative Offhand: 1d20 + 6 - 2 + 2 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (5) + 6 - 2 + 2 + 2 - 4 = 9
Damage: 1d4 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 2 = 11

Round 5, Init 20

1d20 + 11 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (20) + 11 + 1 - 4 = 28 touch hit; (feast, -combat)
1d6 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11 fire damage.

Pot Crit:
1d20 + 11 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (12) + 11 + 1 - 4 = 20 touch hit; (feast, -combat)
1d6 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10 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. 7 Temp HP to all.

fort: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27

"Owww!!! Khazmia howls, "It *BIT* me!!! Khazmia growls, her tusks jutting out fiercely.

"Working on it, Zstelian."

"***k it"

Wiggling his toes, Sekathral draws both rapiers and attempts a Mighty Leap I think the BoSaS will allow me to do so...

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (6) + 25 = 31

Attk 1, assuming he doesn't fall on his arse: 1d20 + 16 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 16 - 2 = 20

Dmg 1: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Attk 2, assuming, again, he doesn't fall on his arse: 1d20 + 16 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 16 - 2 = 34

Crit Conf, assuming, once more, he doesn't fall on his arse: 1d20 + 16 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 16 - 2 = 33

Dmg 2: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

x2 if (*if) crit hits

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

When the creature reappears Linah rushes closer with the rope in hand. She throws the rope in an attempt to snare the beast.

Move action to get within range
Standard action to throw the rope and try and stare the enemy. Dunno what kind of roll, so I’ll just do a straight d20 roll: 1d20 ⇒ 2. D'oh, worked about as well as I could expect.

Kyson's fiery blast hits it and the thing lets out a final scream as it begins to float back down to the ground, its magic expended with its life.

Khazmia can still feel the poison coursing through her however. DC 21 Fort save or take 1 Str damage and be staggered 1 round. If you fail, the poison continues for 4 more rounds: effect 1d2 Strength damage and staggered for 1 round; cure 2 consecutive saves.

1d2 ⇒ 1

Linah sighs a sigh of relief when the strange beast crashes to the ground. "Is everyone ok? Khazmia, how do you feel?"

Is it possible to aid the saving throw with a heal check? If so: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (1) + 15 = 16

Once everyone's wounds are tended to and the commotion has died down Linah turns her attention to the strange statue head. "I do not want to risk touching that. I already got my rope out, is there anyone who is confident that they can lasso the thing? Zstelian?"

Not this first round, but if she fails and then lands, you can certainly try in subsequent rounds.

Linah sighs a sigh of relief when the strange beast crashes to the ground. "Is everyone ok? Khazmia, how do you feel?"

Is it possible to aid the saving throw with a heal check? If so: 1d20+15

Once everyone's wounds are tended to and the commotion has died down Linah turns her attention to the strange statue head. "I do not want to risk touching that. I already got my rope out, is there anyone who is confident that they can lasso the thing? Zstelian?"

"I'll have a go if he can't, mate", offers Sekathral.

"I still want to know why I couldn't shoot that ****er, though", he says, pointing at the dead monstrosity. "Hit 'im twice, and one should've knocked his b*ll**ks clean off, but it didn't seem to bother the ugly little s**t-wipe at all"

fort save, 2nd time around, plus 4 more from Heroe's Feast: 1d20 + 7 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 7 + 4 = 27

Khazmia snarls, covering her mouth delicately as she shakes off whatever foul humors that creature tried to inflict upon her.

"Ugh... I've been better, Linah, but not as bas as all that. That thing was horrid, though." She offers, holding up the bite wound.

I think she is just down the 9 hitpoints; the spell damage didn't make it through her spell resistance.

"I'll have a go if he can't, mate", offers Sekathral.

"Please do. I would try myself but I do not think that will be able to hit it, or get a good enough hold to draw it closer. But I will lend whatever hand I can."

Some kind of assist? 1d20 ⇒ 18+?

"I still want to know why I couldn't shoot that ****er, though", he says, pointing at the dead monstrosity. "Hit 'im twice, and one should've knocked his b*ll**ks clean off, but it didn't seem to bother the ugly little s**t-wipe at all"

"Looking at the rest of this place it is not far fetched to believe that the creature was not of this world. It is not unlikely that it took extraordinary measures to harm it."

Khazmia snarls, covering her mouth delicately as she shakes off whatever foul humors that creature tried to inflict upon her.

"Ugh... I've been better, Linah, but not as bas as all that. That thing was horrid, though." She offers, holding up the bite wound.

"Fortunately it does not look grievous", Linah says when she examines the wound. "Still, we should not leave it untended. There is not telling what that creature was capable off." The paladin closes her eyes and puts her hand over the wound, which closes as healing energy radiates from her palm.

Use Lay on hands: 5d6 ⇒ (6, 6, 5, 5, 5) = 27
Ouch, potent!

Kyson breathes a sigh of relief as the monster dies. He then feels a measure of pride as he realizes that it was his fire that took the thing down. He airwalks over to Khaz to check on her.

"Do you think you'll be okay?" Kyson asks. "Looks like your body is fighting it off."

Also, yay for heroes feast.

Kyson then airwalks down to where he initially saw the beast come from and looks around for a lair or treasure trove or whatever of interest. With Detect Magic.

1d20 + 19 ⇒ (9) + 19 = 28 Perception

Zstelian joins Kayle in retrieving his scattered weaponry in case another similar monster attacks.

"That thing was down here for a reason. Look around."

Perception: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (7) + 21 = 28

"Do you think you'll be okay?" Kyson asks. "Looks like your body is fighting it off."

"Yes, I think so. Nasty creature, though. So glad we had a good breakfast; I think I've lost my appetite for lunch just looking at it."

Khazmia will go help look to see what can be seen, though her friends probably do not need her help in this regard.

detect magic

perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24

Seka, just in case you're curious, it had DR that was overcoming the damage of your guns.

You find it has several magical items including a ring of force shield, an embroidered crimson sash with the image of a brightly colored bird, a small silver cube, a wand

In addition, the statue head radiates an overwhelming aura of abjuration, but it seems to flicker oddly.

1d20 + 18 ⇒ (18) + 18 = 36 Spellcraft - Ring
1d20 + 18 ⇒ (8) + 18 = 26 Spellcraft - Sash with Bird
1d20 + 18 ⇒ (8) + 18 = 26 Spellcraft - Cube
1d20 + 18 ⇒ (8) + 18 = 26 Spellcraft - Wand

After examining the items, Kyson walks around the statue, examining things.

1d20 + 18 ⇒ (7) + 18 = 25 Know (Religion)
1d20 + 18 ⇒ (6) + 18 = 24 Spellcraft

"I dunno what's going on, but that's a nice ring," Kyson states.

We'll see what others come up with.

SPELLCRAFT-ring: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (13) + 16 = 29

SPELLCRAFT-sash: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (3) + 16 = 19

SPELLCRAFT-cube: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (14) + 16 = 30

SPELLCRAFT-wand: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (6) + 16 = 22

Khaz puts her faith in her religious teachers, surely they will know the truth....

Kyson and Khazmia are able to recognize the sash as a bane baldric, while the cube appears to be an arrow magnet and the wand is a wand of clairaudience/clairvoyance with 39 charges.

oops, missed something.

SPELLCRAFT-statue and surrounding area: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (10) + 16 = 26

"I dunno what's going on, but that's a nice ring," Kyson states.

"What does it do?", Linah asks.

What kind of roll would it take to lasso the statue head and pull it out of the black sludge?

"A bane baldric you say?" Zstelian says as he weighs the sash in hand. "I've always wanted one of these. I'll hold onto it for now."

The old ranger stares up in wonder at the statue. "But who or what is that?"

I think you can lasso it easily enough, Linah. And looking up the rules, it looks like you can probably drag it with a 15 Strength.

Then I'm going to employ the help of the more brawnly people of the bunch to help me drag the statue head to dry land. Assist aldreay in this post but if another dice roll is needed: 1d20 ⇒ 3

I'm guessing that Zstelian is our best hope
Linah grabs the rope and pulls as hard as she can on Zstelian's command.

Once the plan is established, Kyson moves to assist as well.

1d20 - 1 ⇒ (12) - 1 = 11 Str check

Zstelian's Strength appears to be 24, per his character sheet. He can practically just lift the damn thing (i.e. no roll needed)... :)

Zstelian takes a hold of the rope and hauls on it.

Strength: 10 + 7 = 17

Sekathral will also help to tug the head into position

"Haul away!"

Strength: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Guys. It's like 500 pounds. Zstelian can just drag the damn thing without the need of any roll. I repeat: No roll is needed. Seriously. None. Stop rolling.

Kyson totally doesn't help at all, but does reexamine the statue thing when Zstelian is done hauling. Cast Detect Magic.

1d20 + 19 ⇒ (9) + 19 = 28 Perception

"This thing is weird, right?"

As before: In addition, the statue head radiates an overwhelming aura of abjuration, but it seems to flicker oddly. See the Spellcraft spoiler in the previous post; it's possible you guys can make that DC using aid another actions...

Khaz waits until Zstelian has stopped dragging the head around before examining it.

"Gee, that flicker is weird, isn't it?"

spell craft aid another: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (8) + 16 = 24

"Yes it is", Linah answers Kyson while looking at the broken statue. "I wonder what enchantment lies over this. It seemed to dispel whatever this black sludge is."

Did someone identify what the statue represented?

Kyson takes a sit and studies the statue and the auras around it, now that he can see the whole thing.

1d20 + 18 ⇒ (15) + 18 = 33 Spellcraft

"I'm not exactly sure what the spell is, but..." Kyson stands up and begins to back up...then back up again some more, climbing into the air and many feet away. "But if we destroy it, it should end a spell. Something."

When Kyson is far (100' or so), Kyson urges someone to destroy the head.

Did someone identify what the statue represented?

I think we're waiting on a knowl religion check. All Khazmia has is faith.

Zstelian fiddles with his new sash while the others study the statue's head that he'd pulled down.

"But do we want to end the spell? We've got no idea what it's doing. For all we know the magic coming from this thing is keeping the air down here breathable."

1d20 + 18 ⇒ (10) + 18 = 28 Know (Arcana)

Kyson tries to place the spell effect, but is pretty sure it isn't a 'normal' effect.

Kyson identified the head before the fight.

And Zstelian previously noted information about it.

Recalling his earlier theory, Zstelian twirls his weapons in hand. "Here goes nothing."

Assuming he can damage it with weapons, Zstelian will smash the head to bits.

Sekathral hefts his pistols and raises an enquiring eyebrow at Zstelian.

"Want a hand, mate?"

"Are you sure about this?" Linah asks. "If this does what you think it does then this city will be flooded. The ziggurat where we want to later but with the city flooded how will we get there?"

We're at the P and the ziggurat is at the Q, right?

"I can probably teleport someone if they can carry it. It *should* work." Khazmia offers.

"I can probably teleport someone if they can carry it. It *should* work." Khazmia offers.

"Or we could teleport away *after* it is broken and bad things start to happen. We're not sure what is going to happen, after all."

With nobody presenting cases to the contrary, Zstelian continues chipping away at the statue's head.

Despite its size, the head seems to crumble away easily at Zstelian's blows, chunks falling away with each fall of his blade.

Soon, only a pile of rubble is left, the ever-present whispers seeming to rise to a sudden crescendo before they suddenly fall silent.

The whole city seems still for a moment, as if it's holding its foul, fetid breath.

1d20 + 19 ⇒ (7) + 19 = 26 Perception

Kyson cocks his ears.

"You guys hear that? Rumbling? Bumbling?" Kyson edges closer to Khaz. "Uhm...that's not good, right? Anyone else hear it?"

Perception: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (6) + 19 = 25

Sekathral's ears twitch.

"Just about, mate. If we've got any more exploring to do, we'd better stir our ****ing stumps or get out of here sharpish"

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24
Ouch, so close. Never thought that :)

"I can not hear anything out of the ordinary. But I trust you. You are both have far sharper senses than I can hope to have. I suggest that we need to assume that this has worked and a flood is coming. We need to act fast and find higher ground."

Should we head to the ziggurat or should we head for a wall and climb?

Perception: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (14) + 21 = 35

"I think we should get someplace high. Now." Zstelian explains grimly. "Up! Everyone up!" he shouts as runs toward the wall of the pit.

Kyson, at Zstelian's warning, begins to air climb up. He tries to scout a path for the party while looking over his shoulder for water or trouble.

1d20 + 19 ⇒ (20) + 19 = 39 Perception

Climb to about 100' up, looking for a good route up and out...and the source of the rumbling, if that becomes clear.

"Khaz, take them out of here if you need to as well!"

Per previous post: It would likely take some time to flood, if there really are as many tunnels as there appears to be and with the distance a day of travel likely indicates.

You can certainly leave if you want, but if you want to check out the ziggurat, you probably can do so.