Koran charges across the tavern swinging his hammer in an overhead arc at Coal.
[dice=furious focus charging PA]1d20+17[dice=Damage]3d6+18
Coal turns and deflects Koran's blow with his force shield, grunting at the violent impact and sliding back a few inches from the force of the tiefling's strike....
Levinson reaches forth to the outside planes and summons forth a celestial augmented constrictor snake which immediately attempts to grapple Withers.
As a swift action the snake uses smite evil on Coal.
[dice=CMB(grapple)]1d20+11
(If grapple is successful)
[dice=Constrict Damage]1d4+10
The celestial constrictor, summoned from some extra-planar Garden of Eden, wraps the rakshasa in its powerful coils and squeezes a gasp out of him with the audible cracking of vertebrae!
(Chiropractic adjustment and grapple after DR is factored....)
Eagle-Feather sees Greg Bear-Strong gawking at the late Mister Leng's lingering light show and fires a sling bullet at him in an attempt to knock him out of his trance....
Sling
Damn! Missed!.... Snap out of it, Bear-Brains!
The summoned giant ant continues to harass the now-grappled rakshasa, nipping and stinging....
Wait, honey, don't put his eye out over it.... I'll try to dispel it with one of Sister's scrolls....
Kate pulls out a scroll of dispel magic and reads it aloud, targeting the hypnotic pattern....
Caster level check vs DC 21 ....
Damn! This magic is strong!
The giant ant continues to flank Withers with Derrik, nipping and stinging at the constricted rakshasa....
Derrik notices Excalibur does not glow as brightly as it did against Mister Leng Trying to figure out if perhaps the Creature is.. different somehow than it appeared. A tiger-headed creature HAD to be the same evil as the Four-legged woman or the Demoness perhaps?
Derrik notices Excalibur does not glow as brightly as it did against Mister Leng Trying to figure out if perhaps the Creature is.. different somehow than it appeared. A tiger-headed creature HAD to be the same evil as the Four-legged woman or the Demoness perhaps?
[dice=Knowledge Arcana for Weaknesses]1d20+7
[dice=Knowledge Dungeoneering for Weaknesses]1d20+8
[dice=Knowledge Nature for Weaknesses]1d20+5
[dice=Knowledge Planes for Weaknesses]1d20+8
[dice=Knowledge Religion for Weaknesses]1d20+8
This monster is completely unknown to Derrik....
But for Excalibur purposes, +2d6 because its evil, and +2d6 bane because its an evil outsider.... But DR 15/piercing and good applies, so still taking that 15 off for not being a piercing weapon....
tries to looks at Rad
Derrik is not sure of this creatures' abilities except that it is especially tough and decides to take advantage of the position his holy might into striking hard and fast with Excalibur.
" I will not die to the likes of you... I cannot die I have too much in this world to purge "
Derrik is not sure of this creatures' abilities except that it is especially tough and decides to take advantage of the position his holy might into striking hard and fast with Excalibur.
[dice=Hasted Divine Powerful Flanking Excalibur]1d20+18; 1d8+14+2d6
[dice=Hasted Divine Powerful Flanking Excalibur]1d20+18; 1d8+14+2d6
[dice=Confirm Excalibur]1d20+18; 1d8+14" I will not die to the likes of you... I cannot die I have too much in this world to purge "
Shouldn't there be another 2d6 damage? Excalibur is holy AND evil outsider bane, stacking 2d6 effects....
tries to looks at Rad
[dice=will]1d20 + 6
Radsworth automatically frees Yingzen from the fascinated condition with a standard action.
Coal shrieks as Excalibur cleaves a long red wound in his torso below where Levinson's celestial constrictor has him wrapped up in its vice-like coils! Blood gushes in rhythmic pulses now from the rakshasa's latest wound....
Grimm uses his LAST bomb to attack Withers aiming it precisely so as not to threaten the fourclosest allies.
Grimm uses his LAST bomb to attack Withers aiming it precisely so as not to threaten the fourclosest allies.
1d20+8
[DICE=Damage] 3d6+8
The bomb bursts on Coal's head, igniting it like a gruesome torch! He lets out a long, terrible, feline shriek of agony, then falls limp, Daisy falling from his clawed, backward hand....
A slim, pale figure, clad in the fashions of a bygone age, suddenly materializes in the middle of the room, standing over the rakshasa's corpse....
You're no daisy, Coal.... Your no daisy at all.... Daisy belongs in the hands of a true gentleman, sir.... Not in the twisted-around paw of some tiger-devil from the Infernal Regions, I dare say.... Let it go to Mister Hooker, here.... He seems a fine shot, and just the sort of fellow that would take good care of old Daisy....
Doc Holliday's Ghost smiles and winks at Dwayne Lee before fading like a dream at the break of dawn....
All PCs receive 1,866 XP....
The hypnotic pattern fades away....
Daisy Eagle-Feather's summoned giant ant vanishes in a cloud of mist....
Kate Peace's summoned giant ant also vanishes in a cloud of mist....
Levinson dismisses the snake with a long sigh of relief. She reclaims her bottle of wine and looks around for any cigar boxes in the saloon as she frantically introduces herself to the others clearly still full of adrenaline from the encounter.
"Well, that was sure... Um... Something. Thanks for saving us back there. Not the type of situation I like to get caught up in. I'm Professor Naomi Levinson, but everyone just calls me Levinson. Used to teach biology and genetics before well... This."
She scans the group and settles on Derrick as the appropriate person to extend her hand to unsure of the group's leader.
"But I suppose lengthier introductions can wait. Particularly as my lovely, furry, feathery doppelgänger is unfortunately untethered from our plane until tomorrow."
She absentmindedly continues to ramble on about the metaphysical implications of the rise of the Elder Ones and how it has allowed for her summoning to exist not really paying attention to see who is listening. As she does this she prods around the bar for firearms, fine cigars and any hard liquor worth swiping.
Levinson finds a half-filled bottle of Wild Turkey on the bar, the only bottle of liquor not already looted, apparently.
She also finds a humidor behind the bar containing 17 cigars worth 1 gp each.
Derrik cleans Excalibur on the remains of Coal's clothing sheathing the blade. Looking upon Te woman with the still intimidating visage but somehow softer.. he meets her hand with his gauntlet-clad right hand and begins shaking it.
" I believe it is not common for many besides us.. I believe you know who I am.. and this is our group.. Team Lido.. named The Fierce Ones by our enemies.. .. the few people left who have the capability of fighting off the Great Old One. We were sent here to rescue you after we routed a few Vampire German Thralls.. and their Lord "
Once the shock and awe of seeing Doc Holliday's Ghost, and hearing himself named heir of Doc's revolver, Daisy, wears off....
Wow, man.... Wow.... I.... I don't know what to say....
Dwayne Lee walks over to where the gun lies, bending down reverently to one knee with a grunt, and gently picking up Daisy, +5 reliable distance seeking human bane speed revolver, begins to weep....
Wow....*sniff*....just....wow....*sniff*....
"Wow, German vampires. I'm not sure if that is a joke or not given the past couple of months. But thanks again, um... Your Highness? Your Kingship? ...Arthur?"
Looks at DL quizzically as she takes a long draw from the bourbon. "Is he always like that?"
Derrik chuckles.. heartily, though the holes in his armor show obvious wounds he seems unaffected during his Tirade and pats her on the shoulder.
" Though I am truly a reincarnation of the King.. I carry no need to be called any such title.. Derrik is fine enough.... And that is actually him..a bit less emotional."
Motioning to DL.
he looks at the group truly seeing them for the first time, as he straps his sword back on
Greetings Warriors welcome to Tombstone I am Yingzen, We are thankful for your timely arrival.
Greg rubs his eyes and shakes his head....
Woah.... Sorry about zoning out there, guys.... Those pretty colors.... I couldn't look away, man....
Yeah, we noticed, Bear-Strong....
Eagle-Feather grins at her boyfriend....
Kate introduces herself to the Navajo couple, Levinson, and Yingzen.
I'm Kate Peace.... Priestess of Mother Nature.... Nice to meet you!
Vash peeks his head in. Sees all the carnage, and slowly enters. An arrow knocked.
these people are nuts
*in a thick Russian accent* hello I am Vash... here to collect his head pointing down at the racshasa with his bow still drawn
Dwayne Lee unbuckles the ornate jeweled gun belt hung with Daisy's leather holster from around the rakshasa's waist and buckles around his own ample girth....
Dwayne Lee looks at the hulking archer that just entered the saloon....
You some kind of bounty hunter?
I owe favor to natives. They want his head and we're even. So yes.
Vash enters, returns his bow and arrow in return for the short sword strapped to his left leg. Walks over to the rakshasa and beheads him in 2 clean cuts. This obviously isn't his first beheading...
Greg looks Vash over for a moment....
Oh, yeah.... You're that guy the scouts found half-dead of rattlesnake venom.... The guy with the pet giant eagle, right?.... The medicine men healed you up, and you agreed to kill this evil bastard for us.... Looks like we beat ya to it, but I won't tell the medicine men that.... Say, where's your big eagle, dude?
No offense, Mister Vash.... I'm sure you're a tough customer and all....but taking that thing's head by yourself would've been a pretty tall order....
we do not have rattling snakes in Russia Vash replies defensively
He then strips the rakshasa down leaving any valuable items on the floor, drags the bloody corpse out the door, whistles, then walks back in
Gloza is about to have-
a medium sized bird swoops down from the sky, right outside of the saloon doors and begins feasting on the freshly cut meat
-dinner
ahhch but you see, hunters stalk pray. They don't bust down doors. *short sentence in russian* I fight with head, not with balls
Radsworth walks over to Vash and extends his hand.
Professor Radsworth Pennington.... Pleased to make your acquaintance, Mister Vash.... You are a very long way from Russia, sir.... How did you come to be here in Arizona....at so dark a time?
"Well... He's direct. Even if not the most cultured."
She walks up to him and offers the bourbon bottle (mostly empty),
"I'm Professor Levinson, welcome to the party. Although I rarely think with balls, seeing as I'm..."
(gestures to self with a smile)
"Well, should we take off and head back to the tribe?"
Vash shakes his hand in a very resolute manner I came here by teliportation
Vash walks behind the bar, pulls out a few shot glasses, retrieves some of his vodka from his handy Haversack and pours a shot for everyone. Then swings out of the jug.
we must drink. I have heard much about your deeds. After we return the head I will join your group. Your cause is the right one.
He pulls his cowl down from over his head revealing nearly albino hairless half human /gorilla with 2 inch under tusks and jawline nearly hewn from rough stone.
we are not so different, you and I
Splendid idea, Professor Levinson.... And it's a pleasure to make your acquaintance as well....
Radsworth shakes hands with Levinson, and then Yingzen, the Navajo braves, and Vash....
Pleased to meet you all....
Mighty friendly of ya, Vash.... I'll do a shot with ya....
Dwayne Lee bellies up to the bar and raises a shotglass of vodka....
To Kickin' ass.... And to Jeb....
He swallows the shot in one gulp....
Kate picks up a shotglass and raises it....
To Kinyama....
She downs it in one gulp....
Eagle-Feather, Bear-Strong, and Radsworth all pick up a shotglass and drink a toast with Vash, savoring the genuine Russian vodka....
A thorough search of The Oriental Saloon turns up the following treasure (in addition to what was already mentioned--half-bottle of Wild Turkey and 17 cigars worth 1 gp each):
An oaken, iron-bound chest with a sturdy lock, which Koran could eventually smash open with his earth breaker and some effort, containing 50 lbs of unrefined silver ore, worth a total of 5,000 gp;
10 lbs of fine tobacco worth 500 gp;
2 lbs of pure crystallized opium worth 2,000 gp;
A 125-lb portable gasoline-powered electric generator worth 750 gp;
A masterwork deck of playing cards worth 100 gp.
Kitty the Lamia wore a gold bracelet inlaid with emeralds worth 5,000 gp on her left wrist.
Mister Leng had a small crystal prism worth 100 gp that he used to focus his hypnotic pattern SLA.
Grimm pulls a small bottle of ether and a rag from his pocket and then takes a hit before extending his hand to welcome the professor.
Hello, my name is Grimm. Biochemistry...Rutgers. I would like to say that we don't meet too many people this way, but this is pretty much how we have met everyone thus far. Do you likejazz?
Half-paying attention to the answer, he locks onto the tengu staring rudely to discern if the giant ravenman is indeed real. Then he remembers that is fishing buddy is a talking frog.Shaking off the thought he exrends his hand to the tengu and says,
Hello, my name is Grimm. What is yours?
Intent on hearing the answer, he is once again distracted by the arrival of the Russian. He walks over to them to drink a toast with them, but he will remain distrustful of him at the moment. His government work had always pitted himself against Russia. Whenever his lab was developing something, it was hurried to outpace Russian production.
Hello, name is Grimm. You are? He says to the Russian.
When they return to the new box, Grimm sets up his lab and begins getting to work crafting four tanglefoot bags. Sharpening ten wooden stakes. Coaxing the sister to provide him with more holy water and researching chemicals and poisons that can harm the undead.
Wow! I can't believe that I am still alive. All of this gear is straight out of thr fantasy of my youth. I wonder if I can come across a sawed-off double barrel shotgun like Snake Pliskin used in Escape from New York? Maybe even doctor up a motorcycle, mad max style? I've got to get my mind together.Focus Grimm.Am I having a mid-life crisis? I will live another 40 years? It would take us that long to clean up this mess.
Grimm goes fishing with Kermit and finds out that there is a clan of Sasquatch who have been infected with lycanthropy and are taking over the northwest United States and Canada. That iswhat the helihelicopter pilot told him anyway.
Kerm, I hope that these tribes have mined some silver for that excursion.
Grimm goes fishing with Kermit and finds out that there is a clan of Sasquatch who have been infected with lycanthropy and are taking over the northwest United States and Canada. That iswhat the helihelicopter pilot told him anyway.
Awesomeness! Developing idea for future potential adventure....
Back at the New Pandora's Box, each PC is rewarded handsomely for their heroic efforts in liberating Tombstone from the evil oppression of Coal Withers and his unholy entourage, in the form of an additional 8,000 gp worth of new or upgraded gear....
This should bring the total value of each PC's gear to around 20,000 gp (give or take an artifact)....
Levinson, Vash, and Yingzen are inducted into The Fierce Ones with a ridiculous ceremony concocted by Dwayne Lee, Grimm, and Kate, which involves intoxication and mild hazing, all of which is witnessed and laughed-at by Captain Kermit and Hooty the Helicopter Pilot....