Motteditor's Strange Aeons PBP

Game Master motteditor

The Azata heals the party up a bit before disappearing back to the ether. (Two cure serious and five cure lights all at 7th level so we should be fine.)

Kyffin is pleased the fight went their way, ”Well that went well. We overwhelmed them with force. Well done all.”

He stands by, ready to help, though he’s already thinking about the water trials they must survive tomorrow.

We don't know how long the passage created by the stellae will remain open, right? It's currently closed though Lowls apparently used it (Right?), meaning it either closed after him or someone he left behind closed it for him. We should probably wait until we're ready to leave before activating the last stella.

Starflit offers to use her remaining spell slots to heal folks, knowing that it's unlikely there'll be any wands available for purchase where they're going after the lake.

Can cast 1 CMW and 5 CLWs.

Starflit cure moderate wounds: 2d8 + 10 ⇒ (8, 2) + 10 = 20

Starflit cure light wounds: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12
Starflit cure light wounds: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
Starflit cure light wounds: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
Starflit cure light wounds: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12
Starflit cure light wounds: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

You had six days after the first one. So you could attune this one (as Tristain just did) and then do the Path to the Black Stars ritual at any time.

As Tristain performs the ritual, the stela’s flattened face glows softly with several yellow, eldritch runes. Olkoshim grumbles slightly -- "Its glow draws attention from the stars" -- but seems thrilled that you have dispatched the nagas, giving him free rein of the observatory.

After resting, you prepare to head for the crater lake to deal with the recovering Great Old One that dwells there and is the source of suffering in the region since Earthfall. After you make your preparations, you set out. The crater lake slopes gently from the edge toward its center, descending to a maximum depth of 550 feet. Thanks to the water’s clarity, you can see trails of sediment that suggest a quadrant in which you might begin your search.

Tristain will offer his usual protections, which includes Life Bubble.

Daily Prep: False Life 1d10 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17 temp hp, See Invisilibility (140 minutes), Extended Heroism (Tris & Kyffin), Life Bubble (about 5 hours each), Overland Flight (14 hours).

In addition, he will offer a Freedom of Movement (140 minutes) to Kyffin, and has a few others if others need it. Al? Starflit, do you have anything?

”I have free swim today. It’s not as good as freedom of movement, but it’s enough I think. Maybe Starflit or Al could use it. Thanks for the life bubble! Love that spell.”

Kyffin starts his day with Magic Vestment after breakfast on his buckler (14h) as usual.

If they know, roughly, where they’re entering the water to cause trouble, there he’ll cast Free Swim (140m) and Magic Circle against Evil on himself (140m).

”Let’s do this.”

Albert is confident in the protective magics and the party's ability to rid the world of ancient evils. And he's ready to get back to civilization and replenish his prune supply. "Right, let's vanquish this foe and the blight it brings upon this land." Prepared and eager he strides toward the quadrant of the lake with sediment trails.

Al has communal protection from evil and resist energy, but he'll need to use those closer to combat

Grinning maniacally, "Now that's what I'm talkin' about. Let's kill this sumb!t@h and grab some grub. I'm hungry." With his bow in hand, Lothan follows behind the others with some purpose in his step.

Starflit confers with Al, telling him that she's got communal protection from evil in her spell repertoire as well, plus protection from elements; she offers to cast the latter while Al casts the former. She also suggests that before taking on whatever lurks in the lake, she use another ears of the city spell to see if the echoes of any past recollection of the thing remain in the awful city.

Starflit ears of the city Perception Check: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (18) + 21 = 39

With Kyffin having his own fighting spell, Tristain will offer Freedom of Movement to Al. Lothan doesn’t seem to be worried about it.

Tristain prepares for an unpleasant swim.

As you get close to the lake, preparing yourself to enter, you see the water start to bubble and ripple and then something emerges, a monstrously huge husk of a Great Old One! You can feel its unspeakable presence rolling over you! Need a DC 27 Will save from anyone. If you fail, it causes you to capitulate to the husk’s rotting attacks and become a seeded creature; you lose your Dexterity bonus to AC against the husk’s attacks. You also are forced to move at least your speed toward the husk each round until you enter its reach (so until you're 20 feet away).

No map for this one, but the thing's pic is on the combat map. It's Gargantuan (so 20 feet area, with a similar reach), and standing in the water at the lake's edge, which is about 250 feet away from you. Also, just a warning that it's CR 17, so this fight could be vicious deadly!

Lothan, Starflit and Tristain are up!

Will: 1d20 + 17 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 17 + 2 = 33 (heroism) vs DC 27 to avoid being a husk!

More to come when it's my turn... yowzer!

Starflit Will Save: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (9) + 16 = 25

Assuming that Al has cast communal protection from evil, 'Flit gets a second chance at the save....

Starflit Will Save: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (19) + 16 = 35

Will hold off posting her actions 'til we receive confirmation from the GM that communal protection from evil was indeed pre-cast on the group.

1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 14 + 2 = 21 Will
1d20 + 25 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 25 + 2 = 30 Know (undead) - DRs? Special attacks?

Assuming this is an enchantment/compulsion, then re-roll or suppression while near Al:

1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 14 + 2 = 34 Will

Will: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (18) + 12 = 30 +2 vs. enchantment/emotion/fear/pain if any of those apply.

Once he witnesses the sight of the thing they're fighting, "You have GOT to be freaking kidding me." Shaking his head in annoyance, Lothan pulls out a vial from his pack and drinks it. "Well...," he snaps his head to the left and then to the right, cracking his neck loudly as he does, "this sucks. Word of advice all: Don't die."

Potion of Bull's Strength

And 250' away! Lol! It's gonna take, like, 3 rounds JUST to get in range of that thing. Lol! Gonna be interesting.

Yes, you can certainly have cast communal protection from evil ahead of time.

Tristain knows it resists damage unless they're magically lawful weapons. It's immune to ability damage, aging, cold, petrification, and the usual undead things.

It can constrict, rend, and trample foes. Its tentacles inflict a horrible affliction that withers the flesh, digesting the victims with sickening speed. This catastrophic withering begins when the tentacle deals damage and continues for 4 rounds thereafter. Each round the rot persists, the target must succeed at a DC 27 Fortitude save or take 2 points of Constitution damage and 2 points of Wisdom damage. If the target succeeds at two consecutive saving throws, the effect is cured. Heal also ends the effect.

The unspeakable presence does not specifically indicate it's enchantment/compulsion, but does call it a compulsion at one point, so I'll treat it as that.

Round 1, Init 24
 
"Can you believe I almost wanted to go hug that thing?" Tristain says, completely disgusted with himself and thankful for Al's protections. "I mean, Lothan, that's how women probably feel when you do that thing that they hate."

"But remember what I said about how to hurt it (above)," Tristain focuses on action and not mockery in casting Haste on the party.

Tristain's Haste: Round 1/14. You feel an urgent need to bonk your head on a wall, this can be overcome by acting quickly and decisively. If you choose to act quickly and decisively, then get +1 to attx/reflex yadayadayada. Otherwise, choose to enjoy a nice wall bonk, which is also lovely.

DC 27 Will save: 1d20 + 18 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 18 + 2 + 2 = 29

Al shrugs off the unspeakable presence and speaks about it, "Gods, that thing is horrible! We shall bring justice to this land!" He calls upon his deity to enhance his blade and calls down a smiting on the terrible creature that blesses all of his companions.

divine bond for an extra +4, and smite evil using Aura of Justice to grant Al's smite ability to the whole party for 10 rounds, so everyone gets +5 to hit, +14 to damage, and +5 to AC while bypassing all DR. Al currently has AC 35, and +12 to attack and +20 to damage from bonuses.

Am I up? I think not, but let me know if you're waiting on me.

No. Waiting on Starflit

Starflit's eyes and mouth open in awe and fright at the monstrosity before her...and from its insidious attack. At the last moment, though, the inquisitor steels her will and resists.

How do we defeat such a thing...?

Tristain's spell and Lothan's brief but surprisingly wise words (for him, at least) stiffen 'Flit's spine and resolve. First she calls forth twin judgments (Protection and Purity); next she casts a spell (judgment light) on herself, feeling that every little advantage might be needed against so mighty a foe. Suddenly, brief flashes of light emanate from the inquisitor (amber then white), washing over her friends and fortifying them for the iminent fight. Finding her voice again, Starflit chirps at Tristain, "WhatSortOfCreatureIsThisThing? Aberration?EvilOutsider?Demigod?" Lastly she starts to scoot a bit closer to the unholy terror (60', thanks to haste), moving slightly away from the main group to defend against any area attack the thing might possess.

Judgment Light Effects:
Protection: Amber light erupts from the caster, granting allies in the burst a +2 sacred bonus to AC and CMD, and a +4 bonus to AC against critical confirmation attack rolls for 1 round per caster level.

Purity: White light erupts from the caster, allowing each ally within the burst to attempt a saving throw against a single effect that allows a saving throw with a +2 sacred bonus on the roll.

Lothan starts drinking as the awful eldritch horror emerges from the water, while Tristain and Starflit quickly cast spells. Rather than approach you, though, it seems content to allow you to approach it, and casts a spell instead!

You suddenly feel your muscles twist and flesh crack as the fluid seems to drain out of you. 72 damage, DC 24 Fort for half; I'll star Starflit got just far enough away to avoid the damage, but everyone else is affected.

17d6 ⇒ (1, 6, 2, 5, 5, 2, 4, 6, 1, 5, 4, 4, 6, 6, 5, 5, 5) = 72

Party is up!

Eep! Quick reminder that Starflit just gave everyone else a +2 sacred bonus on a saving throw of their choice.

1d20 + 8 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 8 + 2 + 2 = 24 Fort save

Tristain drains out like a popped pimple. 36 damage.

He ponders his action.

"WhatSortOfCreatureIsThisThing? Aberration?EvilOutsider?Demigod?"

Not sure if this is rhetorical or RP, but Tristain answered already. Also, thanks for the life saving save bonus!

1d20+8+2+2 Fort save

Starflit wrote:

"WhatSortOfCreatureIsThisThing? Aberration?EvilOutsider?Demigod?"

Not sure if this is rhetorical or RP, but Tristain answered already. Also, thanks for the life saving save bonus!

Not rhetorical--Starflit needs to know the classification of a monster for her greater bane ability to affect it. I suppose I should make a Knowledge (monster lore) on my own before begging for help.

Starflit Knowledge (???) Check (Monster Lore): 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (7) + 19 = 26

Round 1, Init 24

 
"Can you believe I almost wanted to go hug that thing?" Tristain says, completely disgusted with himself and thankful for Al's protections. "I mean, Lothan, that's how women probably feel when you do that thing that they hate."

Raising an eyebrow, "And what thing would that be, pray tell? Last I checked, the Lothan charm has been nothing short of a proven winner. Ooooooh yeah, just ask the Butterfly, she'll tell you," he says with a cocky demeanor, a cocky smile, and a wink that he just so happens to throw the Butterfly's way.

Fort: 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 14 + 2 = 31

And not a moment later, karma kicks him right square in the... (well... maybe not literally but the pain he felt it might as well have!) ...and he experiences a wracking pain that he does NOT like and was not expecting. "Okay, we gotta kill this thing FAST. I can't take anymore of that crap."

Lothan takes off to get a better shot, aims, and fires!

Move 60'. That puts me at 190' away. Which is -2 to hit.

Studied target +3/Rapid shot/Deadly Aim
+2 adaptive composite longbow: 1d20 + 22 + 5 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 22 + 5 - 2 = 34
Damage: 1d8 + 18 + 14 ⇒ (1) + 18 + 14 = 33

AC 35; Hp's 52/118; Aura of Justice: +5 AC/Attacks, +14 damage

Fort: 1d20 + 16 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 16 + 2 = 34 (heroism) vs DC 24 for 36 damage

Is this thing an aberration? Teralindar’s Honor wants to know, and I don't see it above though I might have missed it.

He’s happy it is coming up out of the water. Well, happy is stretching it a bit. But better to fight it here then in the water.

He’ll move up 60’ to be alongside Starflit. He’ll swiftly ensorcel his armor (+3 sacred). Then he’ll summon another Azata battle companion. He’ll summon her 60’ ahead of his current spot along Starflit.

The Azata draws her longsword, and begins inspiring courage for the party (+2 att/dam competence, charm/fear morale).

It is not. It's undead.

"HOW CAN YOU NOT KNOW THAT? DID I TELL YOU IT WAS AN ABERRATION? WOULDN'T I HAVE DONE THAT IF IT WERE CLOSE ENOUGH FOR ME TO SENSE THAT (NOT THAT IT IS YET -- GET CLOSER SO WE CAN FIND OUT AND SMITE IT!). THAT'S WHY YOU HAVE ME, ISN'T IT, BECAUSE YOUR SENSES AREN'T GOOD ENOUGH!" the sword thunders, seeming to react to no clear stimulus.

Starflit doesn't know anything more about it.

Tristain wishes he could bonk his amazing head, but cannot...yet. There is a fight to be won.

Round 2, Init 24

Tristain hopes to get lucky in landing some damage on the creature, then flies back 60' and out of range.

5d6 + 5 ⇒ (5, 5, 2, 2, 6) + 5 = 25 force damage
1d20 + 17 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 17 + 2 + 1 = 36 CMB to trip vs. CMD

Tristain's Haste: Round 2/14. You feel an urgent need to bonk your head on a wall, this can be overcome by acting quickly and decisively. If you choose to act quickly and decisively, then get +1 to attx/reflex yadayadayada. Otherwise, choose to enjoy a nice wall bonk, which is also lovely.

DC 24 Fort save: 1d20 + 18 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 18 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 33

Al counters the dehydration with some moist dirt and rushes in towards the creature.

Dirt On It: 8d6 ⇒ (5, 5, 5, 2, 2, 6, 6, 1) = 32

double move to get 140' closer to it, HP: 98/102

Starflit glares in the sword's direction a moment before turning toward Lothan. "So...how does it feel to no longer be the most annoying member of our party?"

Then the inquisitor blinks, suddenly recalling the range of her flame strike spell. From what she hopes is a safe distance, 'Flit attempts to rain down fiery death upon the abomination.

Starflit flame strike damage (half fire, half divine): 14d6 ⇒ (5, 3, 6, 1, 3, 5, 2, 5, 6, 4, 6, 6, 1, 2) = 55 (Ref DC 20 half)

Starflit Caster Level Check vs. SR (if needed): 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (10) + 14 = 24

Sorry; would've posted sooner if I'd remembered the range on flame strike.

Believe it not, no SR. Surprised me...

Starflit and Tristain blast the thing with magic -- though the latter isn't sure it even can be tripped -- while Lothan's arrow sinks in. It doesn't seem to meet any resistance at first in the vegetative horror, but it does eventually react. DR; it's also immune to trip, now that Tristain even came close to its CMD

Al begins to move in, followed by Starflit, Lothan and Kyffin, who summons a lilend to fight. The azata gives a glance back at the half-orc, as if asking if he really wants her to have to deal with this monstrosity that's almost certain to send her back to her home plane very painfully. Lilend must succeed at a DC 27 Will save against the Husk of Xhamen-Dor’s unspeakable presence or capitulate to the husk’s rotting attacks and become a seeded creature; the victim loses its Dexterity bonus to AC against the husk’s attacks.

The monster moves forward 30 feet and waits for you to come within its reach.

Party is up. Al is 80 feet away from it; lilend 100 feet away; Lothan, Kyffin and Starflit 160 feet away; Tristain 280 feet away

Starflit calls down a second flame strike while still assured that she won't accidentally roast any comrades in the fire. Then, fearing that this hideous foe may well be capable of grabbing and constricting its victims, the inquisitor scoots 60 feet closer so she'll be able to more easily employ her Freedom's Call ability should it be needed.

Starflit flame strike damage (half fire, half divine): 14d6 ⇒ (6, 3, 2, 5, 5, 1, 2, 3, 1, 4, 1, 2, 1, 4) = 40 (Ref DC 20 half)

Lilend Will: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20 vs DC 27 or husk!

The Azata husks out, moving 100’ closer to the target (flying) and attacking! It provokes as it closes. I assume all I can do is attack - correct?
Lilend Greatsword: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (17) + 12 = 29 damage: 2d6 + 8 ⇒ (6, 2) + 8 = 16

Kyffin hoped for more out of the Azata, but will take what he can get. He moves up another 90’ to be a little ahead of Al. He swiftly casts Divine Power (+4, +14 temp hp) on himself with fervor before he closes further.

Round 3, Init 24

Tristain continues to avoid close contact with the hideous beast.  He draws his wand, flies a bit closer, and lets loose.

"zee-NOO!”

Wand of Magic Missile (lvl9): 32/50 left
5d4 + 4 ⇒ (2, 2, 1, 4, 1) + 4 = 14 force damage.

Tristain's Haste: Round 3/14. You feel an urgent need to bonk your head on a wall, this can be overcome by acting quickly and decisively. If you choose to act quickly and decisively, then get +1 to attx/reflex yadayadayada. Otherwise, choose to enjoy a nice wall bonk, which is also lovely.

@mott: Does Al's smite evil ability that he bestowed upon us bypass the creature's DR or no? Or does it just work for Al? Because, to be honest, I'm not exactly sure how that works for the non-paladin people so that's why I ask.

Starflit glares in the sword's direction a moment before turning toward Lothan. "So...how does it feel to no longer be the most annoying member of our party?"

A chuckle quickly escapes his lips before, "Wait... what?" he asks, looking narrowed-eyed at Starflit before quickly returning to the task at hand.

Lothan immediately launches arrow after arrow at the blob, thinking if he can bury enough sticks in the thing, it may very well die.

Clustered Shots if DR is in play

+2 Adaptive composite longbow: 1d20 + 29 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 29 - 2 = 34
Damage: 1d8 + 18 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 18 + 14 + 2 = 36

(Rapid Shot)+2 Adaptive composite longbow: 1d20 + 29 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 29 - 2 = 42
Damage: 1d8 + 18 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 18 + 14 + 2 = 35

(Haste)+2 Adaptive composite longbow: 1d20 + 29 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 29 - 2 = 33
Damage: 1d8 + 18 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 18 + 14 + 2 = 40

+2 Adaptive composite longbow: 1d20 + 24 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 24 - 2 = 38
Damage: 1d8 + 18 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 18 + 14 + 2 = 37

+2 Adaptive composite longbow: 1d20 + 19 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 19 - 2 = 26
Damage: 1d8 + 18 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 18 + 14 + 2 = 38

AC 35; Hp's 52/118; Aura of Justice: +5 AC/Attacks, +14 damage; +2 attack/damage(inspire courage)

Al bestowes graces upon himself and charges the creature!

Grace prevents AoO on movement

Curve blade, power attack with lots of stuff: 1d20 + 21 + 14 ⇒ (7) + 21 + 14 = 42
Damage: 1d10 + 5 + 20 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 20 = 27

left off 12 damage on the power attack, so that should be 39 damage if it hits

Lothan, looks like it does bypass all DR. That's going to make this fight a lot easier. :)

Al moves in, somehow managing to avoid all the creature's tentacles as he does, blade cutting into the horror, like a hot knife through butter. As the two combatants battle, it somehow dodges the worst of Starflit's fire but Lothan seems to have been waiting for this very moment. Imbued with Al's power, arrow after arrow slams into the creature, pincushioning it. It doesn't seem like it can take much more of that.

Realizing its peril, it decides to let Al live for another day and charges forward, trampling over him, Kyffin, the azata and Lothan before finishing about 10 feet away from the archer. 55 HP to each, Targets of a trample can make an attack of opportunity, but at a –4 penalty. If targets forgo an attack of opportunity, they can attempt to avoid the trampling creature and receive a DC 33 Reflex save to take half damage.

This fight might not be as hard as I expected...

Watching the horrific creature come right at him, "You gotta be <bleep> kidding me." Lothan quickly snaps his bow up and takes aim, "Alright, blob-o, time to die you disgusting <bleepity bleep>," before firing away! Hoping to get one last shot in before he gets flattened.

AoO(Here goes nothing)
+2 adaptive composite longbow: 1d20 + 28 - 4 ⇒ (10) + 28 - 4 = 34
Damage: 1d8 + 33 ⇒ (2) + 33 = 35

AC 35; Hp's 52/118; Aura of Justice: +5 AC/Attacks, +14 damage(bypass DR); +2 attack/damage(inspire courage)

I’d have to crit my save to get half damage (technically roll a 22). My odds are better hitting with an attack. Same with the Azata.

Kyffin makes an attack of opportunity.
Scimitar: 1d20 + 16 + 6 - 4 ⇒ (2) + 16 + 6 - 4 = 20 (power, hero)
damage: 1d10 + 17 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 17 + 4 = 23 (power)

The Azata makes an attack of opportunity
Lilend Greatsword: 1d20 + 12 - 4 ⇒ (12) + 12 - 4 = 20 damage: 2d6 + 8 ⇒ (4, 4) + 8 = 16

Kyffin rushes back the other way (60’ with haste), closing as best he can. Before he leaves though, he tries to staunch some of his already substantial injuries, swiftly boosting his healing with a blessing.
CCW: 4d8 + 14 ⇒ (3, 4, 4, 6) + 14 = 31 +50% = 46hp total healing.

The Azata, still a husk, simply reverses course, closes with the beast (provoking), and swings again. She has a 70’ move, so 140’ flying charge. If she’s further away than that, no swing, just flight.
Lilend Greatsword: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (10) + 12 = 22 damage: 2d6 + 8 ⇒ (6, 2) + 8 = 16

Kyffin considers his pathetic showing and hopes the others do better before Lothan is a grease spot.

Al takes the trampling for the chance to slash the beast.

AoO Curve blade, power attack with lots of stuff: 1d20 + 21 + 14 ⇒ (10) + 21 + 14 = 45
Damage: 1d10 + 5 + 20 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 20 + 12 = 41

Starflit winces as Al, Kyffin, and the azata get trod over by the horrid husk. Gotta stick with what's (sorta) working! the inquisitor thinks as she prepares to unleash a third (and final) flame strike upon the cosmic horror. Oh yeah--gotta make sure not to roast Lothan as well.

Starflit flame strike damage (half fire, half divine): 14d6 ⇒ (5, 5, 5, 1, 3, 6, 1, 3, 5, 5, 5, 2, 6, 4) = 56 (Ref DC 20 half)

Whoa! 'Flit went full Beavis on that one!

Round 4, Init 24

Tristain shoots his wand, then flies back, not wanting to be close to the charging monster.

"zee-NOO!”

Wand of Magic Missile (lvl9): 30/50 left
5d4 + 4 ⇒ (1, 3, 3, 3, 3) + 4 = 17 force damage.

Tristain's Haste: Round 3/14. You feel an urgent need to bonk your head on a wall, this can be overcome by acting quickly and decisively. If you choose to act quickly and decisively, then get +1 to attx/reflex yadayadayada. Otherwise, choose to enjoy a nice wall bonk, which is also lovely.

As the horror tramples over you, your blows draw ichor, but not enough to slay the beast. Before it can make another pass, however, you manage to bring it down! Well, that fight ended up being anticlimactic... Knowing that the threat has been taken care of, you realize you are free now to perform the second ritual, Path to the Black Stars, to follow Lowls and perhaps finally end his threat!

As the creature continues forward right at him, "Well, this sucks." Lothan closes his eyes and scrunches his face, expecting the worst and receiving it, finding nothing but darkness.

Hp's -3/118

Starflit stares in awe as the Great One's abominable husk collapses. Wow! I'll have a story to tell to my friends in the order when I get back...IF I get back. Then she notices the carnage the thing wrought just before expiring. Seeing Lothan down, she races over to the fallen archer, kneeling beside him and quickly examining him.

"HE'S ALIVE!" she yells to the others in utter disbelief. Whether it's "Holy cow!" Happy disbelief or more of an "Are you kidding me??!!" Sad/Angry disbelief is anyone's guess.

Starflit cure moderate wounds (Lothan): 2d8 + 10 ⇒ (3, 7) + 10 = 20

”Holy s&%&! Nice shooting Lothan. I feel all I did in this one was get hurt…”

If the Lilend is able to do anything but husk, she’ll cast some healing. If not, Kyffin simply dismisses her.

Healing on Lothan.
CSW x2: 6d8 + 14 ⇒ (5, 8, 4, 3, 5, 1) + 14 = 40

Healing on Kyffin.
CLW x5: 5d8 + 25 ⇒ (3, 4, 2, 3, 4) + 25 = 41

Kyffin will then touch Lothan, Al, and himself with the grateful touch of healing (fast healing 3 for 1 minute).

If you need further healing, top up with the wands and I’ll keep track of charges.

”That was an unholy menace. We’ve done a days work and that’s a fact.”

Is there a specific place we need t go to perform the ritual?

”I say we go to [specific place] and make camp. In my experience, these rituals are dangerous things, and I’m all geared up for swimming today.”

”That said, if we’re worried about time - and we should be - I am prepared to proceed today. I’ve still got a lot of juice left.”

He looks to the others for their thoughts as he heals.

He stops and thinks, "Do you think it had a lair? I've got all my swimming spells going..."

"HE'S ALIVE!"

Tristain takes a moment to decide how he feels about that, but then remembers that he had saved Lothan's life before and only somewhat regretted it, and so wasn't going to begrudge Starflit sharing the burden of being somewhat responsible for all the ill and good things Lothan will ever do.

Oh boy, that is not something I want to think about.

Tristain immediately find a good bonking wall and tries to bonk that entire train of thought out of his head.

*bonk!*
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When he's done with that, he will scout around with Detect Magic to ensure nothing of value is being left behind. He's happy to go, but also like to have loot.

If you need further healing, top up with the wands and I’ll keep track of charges.

Not needed: Starflit still has the spell slots remaining to cast 5 cure moderate wounds AND cure serious wounds spells.

I'll roll them out if we're planning on completing the ritual and moving out immediately to see what resources she'll have left for...the other side.

LOL! I'm not sure there's enough bonking for Tristain to get THAT out of his mind. LOL!

Rising to a seated position, Lothan shakes the cobwebs out of his head. Looking around, "Well alright! I'm still kicking! Thanks, Butterfly. I knew I could count on you. Hope you weren't too sad by thinking I was dead." He grins slyly and gives her a wink.

Standing up, he brushes himself off. "Gonna take more than a big ol' blob to take the Lothan down," he says as he works a few kinks out.

"Do you think it had a lair? I've got all my swimming spells going..."

Shrugging, "It might have. If you want to check it out, check it out. Just watch yourself. You'll be the only one down there."

Hp's 87/118; Do I go with the wand or Starflit's healing? Let me know and I'll roll with whichever.

As far as continuing on or making camp I'm good with whatever. All good to me.