Rannik's Carrion Crown

Game Master Patrick Levasseur

The creature is called a Weaverworm... an ungodly abomination created by Urgurthoa, Goddess of the Undead.

Anna goes white, brandishing her pathetically small dagger in shaking hands. Kimberly! Pharasma's not going to like this! she shrieks.

Heh. "Ungodly abomination" created by a goddess.

Done...

End of Round.

New round.

Weaverworm
Anna
Tolvan
Danica
Ettercaps
Oathar
Kimberly

The creature fires another web blast from her maw at the rogue.

1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 29... hitting her

She then drags herself and attempts to pull her prize into the hole.

SPECIAL ABILITIES: Drag (Ex)
A weaverworm that successfully entangles a victim with its web attack can retract the web, dragging the victim into its clutches. Each round, the entangled victim can attempt a CMD check to escape. Upon a failed check, the weaverworm forcibly drags its victim 20 feet toward it. CMD30

Anna can try the cmd check (I don't think she can pass it) otherwise she is dragged into the hole falling 10 ft but the webbing provides enough padding to avoid damage.

On Anna's turn she can attempt a DC19 to break or escape the web.

The wormlike creature is still shown on the map but is infact within its hole/tunnel and can only be attacked by jumping down into it.

Oooh, crap. Any chance I can use Escape Artist? It's kinda my thing.

Escape Artist: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (17) + 13 = 30

Edit: Wow. See?

Not to avoid the drag but ...

In the tunnel Anna struggles out of the webs binding her. Anything else with your move or swift actions?

Hmm. Is there any way I can get on the other side of it? So that when the cavalry comes I can be flanking?

It fills the tunnel more or less and is long as well, it would be practicably impossible with your move action - its CMD is 30 as the base plus modifiers for the tunnel and the way that the weaverworm fits snugly? I'd slap on a modifier on that too... maybe try something else?

Well, I'll try Stealth, to hide in its folds. Groooosss!

Stealth: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (15) + 18 = 33

Did someone call for the cavalry?
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Well, I'll try Stealth, to hide in its folds. Groooosss!

[Stealth]1d20 = 15 +18 = 33

Not sure how that would even work as you are facing its front and it has tremorsense, darkvision etc... you want to run past it deeper into the tunnel and get where it can't hit you etc? Thats more acrobatics than stealth. Lets keep the intent and the roll but use acrobatics. So 1d20 = 15 + 13 for acrobatics leaving a threatened square.

The weaverworm lashes out with a long arm and terrible clawed hand...

1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12 Anna leads a charmed life it seems

It misses. You are within its length of reach and past its head and arms close to the end of the lair and between the wall and its body.

That works. I didn't realize I could go deeper into the tunnel. I would have done that anyway.

That works. I didn't realize I could go deeper into the tunnel. I would have done that anyway.

Actually this is a DM error - your Acrobatics didn't beat its CMD which should halt your movement moving through its already occupied square but this is cinematic and besides I don't feel like re-doing the whole thing - consider this a one off exemption - normally you can't share a square with another creature.

The tunnel is 20 feet long, with the body stretching nearly to the end of it, with the weaverworm is about 3-4 feet thick so there is some room for it to move, retract etc and at the same time give you your dex bonus...

Next round it can retract itself to bite you - fixing the whole positioning hole I dug myself into.

You on the otherhand can still attack - no sneak attack though - this round.

This round Danica will be in position to run up to one of the ettercaps and attack. Posting from work so no access to the map.

With her flaming temple sword in hand, Danica runs up to the closest ettercap and attacks it.
Attack, Temple Sword, Inspire Courage, Bless: 1d20 + 11 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 11 + 1 + 1 = 19
Damage, Temple Sword, Flaming: 1d8 + 3 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + 3 + (4) = 8

I moved you up to the one in the pit.

I believe you can share space with a creature two sizes larger than you. Not sure how big this weaver thing is though. Is it large, or larger? And from above can Tolvan see it, no problem? I will assume so. Also, the squares adjacent to the pit is not friendly terrain. If you start your turn there you have to save or fall in...

Tolvan, ready to sweep down and grab Anna is dismayed when he sees her disappear deeper into the creature's lair. He conjures a Flaming Sphere to harass the creature and then flies out of its line of sight.

Flaming Sphere: 3d6 ⇒ (2, 6, 1) = 9 DC 17 Reflex to avoid the fire damage. I am hoping that its reflex save is very poor. :) Oh, now that Tolvan can see it, may he make a knowledge check to know about it?

It's not visible to Tolvan any more but it was before. Roll your know check. Your flaming sphere will work fine however.

Ref 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27

Knowledge (Dungeoneering): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 19

Good use of that nat 20. Better that than critting Anna with some poison bite or sting...

Awaiting the Ettercaps so I can take my turn.

Yea, not sure of turn order any more. Who is up?

I believe the Ettercaps and then me.

out ATM - will post tmmrw

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Ok, stand by to have this combat get rolling again...

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The ettercaps, chittering with rage, shift on their spindly legs to separate Oathar and Danica. The flurry of gnashing mandibles and tearing claws is completely ineffective, causing the monsters to shriek in frustration.

Oathar, Kimberly, then a NEW ROUND. Welcome back.

reminder that Kimberly has already cast Bless on the party. so everyone should be blessed.

I have gone back and reread all the posts for this combat and then some. Ready to roll here. There is a created pit with an ettercap in it not shown on the map.

Took me a minute to get my bearings and figure out where we left off. I think I am on an Ettercap by the looks of the map.

Oathar will power attack the Ettercap in H3

greatsword PA: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15
damage: 2d6 + 13 ⇒ (1, 6) + 13 = 20

2nd attack greatsword PA: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7
damage: 2d6 + 13 ⇒ (3, 1) + 13 = 17

If the Ettercap falls after the first attack, he will move into the tower. If it falls after the second, he will 5' step that direction.

edit: I guess I am not moving with that second roll.

Ok, if you go by the Roll20 map the Ettercap in H3 is in H5. Oathar would have been in K9 so he would have to move to I6 to attack it so no second attack. Kimberly would be in L9, Danica in H13 with the other Ettercap in the pit in H12. Now that is up to you OGGM!

Ok, I adjusted - mostly - per Oathar's directions. I didn't want redo the whole map to expand it, so it is now a close approximation of where you were. The red circled ettercap is in the pit. The red dot on Tolvan is to show he's flying.

Oathar's blade cuts down the ettercap blocking the opening to the tower. It dies in a spray of blood and web filament.

Just need Kimberly to end this round.

btw Tolvan, you CAN see the weaverworm, that thing is huge and you have the angle down its tunnel. It will get cover from any ranged attack you might make. As far as the pit spell, call it 2 rounds used.

at work and no access to the map right now.

Kimberly simply moves up a bit trying to see if anyone is seriously injured. she seems reluctant to use some of her spells as she does not want to hurt anyone else.

if ther is an enemy still open to attack let me know please.

I can understand that OGGM. No reason to redo the map:)

ROUND 4(?, sounds good...): Weaver, Group A (Anna, Danica, Tolvan), Ettercaps, Group B (Oathar, Kimberly).

The worm twists in it's tunnel, almost impossibly doubling upon itself, to claw at Anna. Long nails covered in dirt and filth tear at Anna's flesh. Worse yet, the rogue feels her muscles stiffen and her reflexes begin to slow, as something in the nails starts to work at her system...

26 hp dmg Anna, and a DC 19 Fort save , please.

Group A is up!

Fort: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17 +5 if the antitoxin applies

Yeah Anti-Toxin. :)

The sphere previously cast burns at the worm.

Flaming Sphere: 3d6 ⇒ (4, 5, 3) = 12 Reflex DC 17 to avoid, 4 rounds remain after this round

Tolvan pulls a wand and fires it at the huge monstrosity and a globe of acid splashes over it, burring it, and continuing to burn for a short while

Range Touch: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 172d4 ⇒ (1, 3) = 4 Continuing damage that might cause a caster check if it does any caster type stuff. The continuing burn might help get the creature's attention too. ?

Acid Damage next round: 2d4 ⇒ (3, 4) = 7

Up here you maggot! he calls trying to get its focus away from Anna.

Hold on Anna! We are coming from this direction!

Based off of the map it looks like Danica has a bad guy to fight. By the way, the maps are amazing; and it works at my job's network.

Danica takes a disciplined swing at the ettercap.
Attack, Temple Sword, Inspire Courage, Bless: 1d20 + 11 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 11 + 1 + 1 = 31
Damage, Temple Sword, Flaming: 1d8 + 3 + 1d6 ⇒ (8) + 3 + (4) = 15

Ohmanohmanohman, Anna mutters as the monstrosity rends her deeply with its awful claws. Her dagger flashes, though she attacks with an effort to increase her defense.

Melee, defensively, bless: 1d20 + 9 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 9 - 4 + 1 = 22
Damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

I'm back. anti-toxin still in effect...luckily...Danica, that ettercap is in a pit, denoted by the red circle around its icon, although I didn't say that to anyone, so we'll go with it.

Another impossible twist, and Tolvan's sphere rolls past the weaverworm without burning it! But the acid hits home, drawing a scream of pain from the creature.

Danica cuts away at the ettercap climbing from the pit, knocking it back down to the bottom with a crash of limbs and green ichor.

Deep in it's lair, Anna cuts the huge worm with her dagger, leaving a trail of dark blood in its hideous hide.

Ettercap went, climbed up only to be hammered back down by Danica; Group B - Oathar and Kimberly

Oathar moves into the tower to the top of the whole and attacks the creature smiting evil: power attack, bless: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 10 + 1 = 26 +2 if evil also +2 if flanking.
damage: 2d6 + 13 ⇒ (1, 4) + 13 = 18 +6 if evil.

Kimberly move in behind Oathar, Hoping that she will be able to get a glimpse of Anna, and see if she is in trouble.

perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

hoping to keep out of reach of the thing in the hole, Kimberly has trouble really seeing Anna, but her voice can most definitely be heard.

please bee alright Anna. she whispers Lady Pharasma, the power of Life and death resides with with you, I bring myself and those that battle in your name under your protection, grant the warriors that slay abominations to your sight in your name. let your power flow to them.

and again Kimberly unleashes a dark wave of black energy that binds the wounds of her allies. bypassing the enemies.

channel to heal and selecting only allies. heals 3d6 ⇒ (6, 2, 1) = 9 damage (should hit everyone except bad guys)

I hope I got its attention at least.

Kimberly can't see Anna, and she knows deep in her heart that she's going to have to move close to that...thing...if her healing energy is going to reach her friend. Moved you appropriately for line of effect.

You did. Oathar's sword cuts a bloody swathe in the creature, dark blood muddying the dirt floor of the tunnel. It shrieks in agony and turns quickly to face him. It lashes out in a fury, all fangs and claws. Only one of the wicked claws catches the paladin, but it does so cruelly, piercing a deep hole in his leg. -13 hp dmg Oathar, and a DC 19 Fort save, please.

ROUND 5 BEGUN: weaver has gone, GROUP A is up.

Looks like Oathar managed to piss the thing off even more. Works for me, Anna thinks. That spot looks tender. She targets the monster's flank, driving her dagger at what she hopes to be a sensitive spot.

Melee, flanking, bless: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 9 + 2 + 1 = 28
Damage: 1d4 + 2 + 3d6 ⇒ (3) + 2 + (4, 1, 2) = 12

fort save: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26

Managed to get the beasts attention! Let's kill it now!

Danica looks at Oathar's opponent, then she looks at the pit. The ettercap is still capable of getting out and attacking her team while facing the other beast. She decides to say put and defend the rear.
She then takes another swing at the ettercap as it tries to get out of the pit.
Attack, Temple Sword, Inspire Courage, Bless: 1d20 + 11 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 11 + 1 + 1 = 14 Is the ettercap in prone condition while getting out of the pit?
Damage, Temple Sword, Flaming: 1d8 + 3 + 1d6 ⇒ (8) + 3 + (5) = 16

Danica, you can't reach it when its in the bottom of the pit. You'd have to ready an action for when it climbs up to where you can hit it. Then it's flat-footed as it climbs. We can use this action for that, if you wish.

Tolvan's flaming sphere rolls back against the weaver, scorching it's underside as it twists to avoid the flames. The acid continues to sear it's evil hide as well, and it screams in pain. Tolvan speaks words of power, and two missiles of pure force slam into the weaver, adding to it's misery. Cast Magic Missile

The ettercap still in the pit scrambles upward in a rush, chittering furiously, only to be beaten back down by Danica's blow. It does not move again.

Group B (Danica went - killed last ettercap, Oathar)

Oathar slashes at the beast with all the power of Iomeda (smite evil still going and power attack)
great sword: 1d20 + 12 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 12 + 2 + 1 = 31
damage: 2d6 + 19 ⇒ (4, 2) + 19 = 25

great sword: 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 7 + 2 + 1 = 19
damage: 2d6 + 19 ⇒ (5, 5) + 19 = 29

Maybe if the worm is squeezed I might hit it with the second attack!

Thanks for running me, but should be three missiles. :)