Not to argue DM, but rust monsters don't usually eat gold... they much prefer ferrous metals, an aurumvorax would definitely eat gold though
In my games, gold is one of the few metals that Rust Monsters don't eat (because they eat by corroding metal, and gold doesn't corrode).
Dwarves in my home setting use them in gold and mithril mines to eat away impurities in the ore to make it purer.
In my games, gold is one of the few metals that Rust Monsters don't eat (because they eat by corroding metal, and gold doesn't corrode).
Dwarves in my home setting use them in gold and mithril mines to eat away impurities in the ore to make it purer.
Rust monster bane:
Aurumvoraxes are very aggressive creatures, and lead solitary lives except when they mate. Adults typically claim the hunting area within a mile of their warrens, ruthlessly driving away other predators. In addition to fresh meat, aurumvoraxes are fond of gnawing on metals (particularly gold and copper), though whether they do this to sharpen their teeth or because of some nutritional need is unknown. Aurumvorax warrens can stretch for thousands of feet, often winding deep into the earth. The avaricious appetite of aurumvoraxes has earned them the appellation "golden gorger" among dwarves, who have lost more than a few miners to the dangerous beasts.In battle, an aurumvorax latches onto its victim with its jaws and gouges savage wounds with its claws. It rarely looses its grip before it or its foe is dead. It typically attacks the nearest living creature regardless of size, and ignores any wounds it suffers at the hands of others until its prey is dead.
A typical aurumvorax is only 3 feet long but weighs more than 200 pounds, for it is densely packed with muscle and thick, sturdy bones. Its fur is golden, while its claws are black and sharp. Its weight relative to its body size makes it a poor swimmer, and most dislike crossing water, though they can trundle along the bottom of still or slow water if necessary.
An aurumvorax drags its prey back to its lair to consume at its leisure, and its bone-midden often contains valuable belongings from past kills. Uneaten precious metals, discarded gems, and well-chewed metal items can also be found in its warrens. Despite its metallic coloration, an aurumvorax is not vulnerable to attacks that target metal, such as heat metal or the touch of a rust monster—in fact, aurumvoraxes easily kill and eat rust monsters, and some dwarf clans use aurumvorax pets to protect their storehouses against them.
I've always had rust monsters eat all metal, including gold. However, their preference is iron and ferrous alloys. Any metal touched by the antennae or armored hide corrodes. So someone carrying a steel shield or wearing plate, would be a preferred meal over the mithral wearing character.
Regardless the DM has it eating silver and copper coins. Gold is quite rare in this world.
Rust monsters consume metal objects, preferring iron and ferrous alloys like steel but devouring even mithral, adamantine, and enchanted metals with equal ease. Any metal touched by the rust monster's delicate antennae or armored hide corrodes and falls to dust within seconds, making the beast a major threat to subterranean adventurers and those dwarven miners who must defend their forges and compete for ore.
In the aurumvorax case, their preference is to eat gold and copper, so the cleric wearing the gold gilded helm to his deity would be a preferred snack over the mithral chain shirt wearing rogue. Although there is nothing limiting the creature from a nice half-plate iron appetizer.
In the aurumvorax case, their preference is to eat gold and copper, so the cleric wearing the gold gilded helm to his deity would be a preferred snack over the mithral chain shirt wearing rogue. Although there is nothing limiting the creature from a nice half-plate iron appetizer.
Actually Aurumvorax's preference is the stupid character that got closest... It'll bother sharpening its teeth on metal after it finishes burrowing into your chest...
I once had a druid with an Aurumvorax companion (back in AD&D 2nd ed). He used a Boccob's Everfull Purse as a feed bag.
Okay, cool
I always thought the Aurumvorax would be better being the size of a badger or small dog. When I discovered the Dungeon Monster template (that basically kept all stats the same but sized a monster down), the Aurumvorax was the first thing I thought of.
I feel the same way about the Gravorg.
These things should be little and terrifying, not big and weird.
No problem I will advise the the save DC.
Spear
1d6+3(str)+3(power attack)+2(two handed+1/2str mod)
She's raging.
Str 17 is +3 damage, with 2-handed, that becomes +4. Power Attack adds +3 for a total of +7.
She did 11 damage, not 14.
Her attack roll should have been higher though. +3 str, +3 BaB, and +2 for charging. Total of +8 to attack.
She's raging.
Str 17 is +3 damage, with 2-handed, that becomes +4. Power Attack adds +3 for a total of +7.
She did 11 damage, not 14.
Her attack roll should have been higher though. +3 str, +3 BaB, and +2 for charging. Total of +8 to attack.
-3 to attack roll from power attack.
And two handed rounds down.... will remember that
Well, raging, okay. Still, can you see how i was confused. That's a lot of numbers, and why -3 to the attack roll? I'm just trying to learn all I can so I don't ask the same question again in the future :)
Power attack.
Sacrifice 3pts attack for 3pts damage
Okay I think Power Attack (until your Base attack bonus is +4) is fixed at a -1 to hit granting a +2 on damage (with that increased to +3 if using a 2 hand weapon)at least that is what the PRD on my tablet is telling me.(I think it is one of the subtle differences between Pathfinder and 3.5, one of many that I am still learning)
oh, okay... I can do that
:)
So let me try to break it down myself and tell me if I make a mistake
Charging +2 to hit, +2 damage, -2 AC
Raging +4 strength (giving +2 to hit and +2 damage)
Power Attack -1 to hit, +3 damage (2 hand weapon)
Two hand weapon, grants +50% strength bonus on damage (does not apply to charging damage bonus)Strength is now 17
BAB is +3Final To Hit bonus, +2 (Charge), +3 (BAB), +3 Str, -1 (PA) = +7
Final Damage bonus, +2 (Charge), +4 (Str), +3 (PA) = +9
Charging does not grant a Damage bonus.
Final To Hit bonus, +2 (Charge), +3 (BAB), +3 Str, -1 (PA) = +7
Final Damage bonus, +4 (Str, 2 handed), +3 (PA) = +7
You won't.
I'll still be here.
me too.
Split personality obviously.
Not a chance.
Hmm, grappling its antennae is an interesting ruling. It does make a certain amount of cinematic sense as there is precedent for that sort of thing in movies and action shows.
Admittedly, we were running around with 8th level characters at the time and our awesome DM was starting to let us get away with more cinematic type fighting. I also happened to be playing a prestige class that specialized in fighting in a larger enemy's square so it was something written into the rules of the setting.
If you can find somewhere on the boards that points out, I'd like to see it, so I can present it to my gaming group as an option next time we meet.
Unfortunately, the Grapple rules don't allow for grappling a specific part of a creature's body. That would have to be a house rule (its certainly an interesting concept, but possibly difficult to make work)
Lots of holiday stuff coming up for me in the next two weeks. My posting time will be pretty diminished. I'll get a post in when I can, but please don't hold the game up for me.
That last comment made me switch 'dwarf' accent for Irish....
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That works for me.
I believe we left Windel ambiguous. Rownig met him when he was in search of information and a healer to help out on a dangerous journey. I did nto affiliate him with any "House" he does worship Praggul Strongfist, God of War.
Thanks all for your extreme patience with Stephanie. My wife and I just had our second kid on December 30th, and it's been a bit of a rollercoaster with our first kid only being 15 months old as well. But things seem to have steadied out, and I'm eager to remedy my previous absense.
If it's not... I'm sure I will adapt.