As time allows, Cain will Wakka Wakka Wakka, detect evil down the stairwell in hopes of getting an idea of numbers or if more baddies are on their way up.
Just as the last troglodyte falls, you hear the clanging of armor coming from the doorway. As you turn to see what's headed your way now, you see a familiar site. Kieyanna. She has brought someone with her. . .
Kieyanna smiles at the group, "Hi, I'm back . . and I brought a friend."
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Before you stands a tall thin Tiefling (presumably male) Bald with long pointed ears, Horns noticably missing from his visage. He wears mildly up kept Chemist attire patched and sewn in places, mundane spectacles belay Piercing eyes, his pursed lips which hiss out his words as he speaks, seeming to barely breath as he does so, long slender fingers peruse his formula book as his solid yellow eyes constantly dart about, they seem to bulge out, as they are contrasted against his crimson red skin. Protruding from his abdomen form a finely made hole in his attire is the small upper half of what looks to be a babe Tiefling...this however is actually the manifestation of years of experimentation on himself, as it is his vestigial twin (Nathanal..gain from the discovery) The twin can not speak but yeps at Zeromus who talks for it. the twin looks much like his Creator/Sibling yet has small horns all about his face and head. as the twin yeps A tail moves to retrieve what looks to be a vial of milk and hands it to the twin
"Greetings..." ...My Name is Zeromus Lequinette...I am here by order order of the Dark Archives...A simple pleasure to make your aquitance...
Zeromus, Cain bows The pleasure indeed belongs to us. Another small bow. Then to the rest of the group but quietly... I assume someone knows him, his compatriot, or this dark archive of which he speaks. Wakka wakka wakka at the new comers.
What the ... Oh my, this is why you don't experiment. Giant badgers, half-orc wizards, damn dwarf/elf abomination, then Cain. I gotta return to my tribe where people are normal.
Mik will still continue down the stairs, stopping at the bottom step to peak around the corner.
Hooda Hooda Hooda Griff casts detect magic, and focuses it on the trogg caster.
Griff gives a small sigh. Not looking away from the trog corps he says.
Keyanna if you be... A little test to see... Answer my questions three... Or a beating we have for thee...1. Where are my piercings?
2. What is Francis's favorite food?
3. what color is my underwear?
Kieyanna steps into the room further, "Shut up Griff." Then looking over at Cerberus, "I don't believe we've met. Name's Kieyanna."
@Mik: I'll get to what you see shortly, when I'm not posting from my phone.
@Griff: You detect 3 auras on the cleric, and an aura on the shortspear.
All are faint auras. 1 Conjuration, 1 Illusion, 1 Evocation on the cleric and faint Transmutation on the shortspear.
No auras from any of the other troglodytes.
Cerberus Cain, Madame. Small bow. A pleasure to make your acquaintance Kieyanna. If you'll pardon me a moment. He turns back to the stairwell and continues to wakka wakka wakka detect evil down the stairs.
@Cerberus: You don't detect anything, but you also know that your spell won't work around corners.
4800 = 2 X 2400 = 2 Jungle Mantis @ CR6
4800 = 8 x 600 = 8 Advanced Troglodytes @ CR2
1200 = 1 X 1200 = 1 Acolyte Troglodyte @ CR4
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4 PCs
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2650 XP
150240 Current XP
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Updated in Campaign Info. 2110 XP to 11th Level.
Still focusing with detect magic to locate whitch items are magical, Griff will then put them in his satchel. Hearing Kieyanna's words Griff gives a small smile and says Correct... this short spear is magical, Cain could you carry it for me please. Kieyanna, are you here to aid us in our fight or is this just a quickie? Qeromus, if you are going to join our fight, quickly enlighten us to your combat style.
Griff finds 2 potions and a wand on the cleric. He also finds a scroll case similar to the one he saw Na'la have.
Does Griff take the time to spellcraft anything?
of course Griff will give Na'la the scroll case, and yes he understands if she wishes to go back and further her enlightenment. just be careful on the path. please allow Kieyanna to stay xp split be damned. as fo identifying the items, No time for love Dr. Jones, we have a fight to finish.
how about we have Na'la take it back to camp? Hands Na'la the spear. I'm bettter off with these. Looks down at his hands. They're magic as well.
That's a good plan Cain Griff hands Na'la the short spear. I agree Cain your "handy," work is very impressive.
Does the stench give away my position as I gag even more? If not, Mik will attempt a sneak attack at the trog at the bottom, shifting his aim to the left this time.
During the exchange between Kieyanna and Zeromus, the gathering of magic items, and sending Na'la on her way, I'm going to say about 1 minute passed. The sickened has ended, and Cerberus's Enlarge person has ended.
@Mik: You have a few rounds of actions you can take as well.
Na'la thanks Griff and Cerberus, takes the shortspear and heads out back toward camp.
If Mik miraculously takes out the trog at the bottom of the steps without raising any alarm, he will continue stealthily down the stairs to the next one, flying about 4 inches off the ground.
Drat, now I'm moving like a dwarf too and Mik checks the back of his hand for any sign of change.
Mik sneaks down the stairs and gags a bit as he still can't take the troglodyte stench. He regains his composure and carefully takes aim and puts an arrow right through its chest. The troglodyte drops, barely making a sound. Go ahead and make a stealth check at a -20.
Perception DC 30 will hear the sniper shot from Mik.
Cerberus' ears perk up. Mik's engaging below. Does he always run ahead like this? He starts stealthi(sh)ly making his way down the stairwell as he pulls out a wand of Lead Blades.
Cerberus hollers at everyone that Mik has initiated battle, draws a wand and heads downstairs.
Shortly after you hear some scuffle downstairs as they notice their fallen comrade (or fodder depending on who saw it).
Initiative:
Round 1
Cerberus
Mik
Kieyanna
Troglodytes
Red Mantis
Zeromus
Griff
End of Round
@Cerberus: I forgot to mention that when you "Waka Waka'd" the newcomers, you got a strong aura of chaos from Kieyanna. Though her prominent holy symbol of Cayden Cailean gives away the reasoning.
**urp, cough, blegh**
Boy, these trogs stink more than Griff
Mik will fly down the stairs until he sees an opponent, hovering above the freshly slain trog. Taking aim with his bow he just restrung.
Eat feathers, ugly
if applicable. Not sure if they are FF'ed or not.
Mik will then Shift 10' out of the lumbering Cain's way.
@Mik: As you stand at the opening, there is a Troglodyte to your immediate right, and a Red Mantis Agent 10' to your left. There's also a couple more Troglodyte Acolytes in view. Whom are you firing at.
Edit: And where do you shift to?
Well, now, that sure changes the landscape. How about the red Red Mantis to my left and shift straight ahead, increasing elevation a bit to 5' off the ground.
Kieyanna casts Shield of Faith and starts to make her way down the stairs. "Let's finish this once and for all."
Mik takes a shot at the Red Mantis Rogue at the bottom of the stairs, hitting for normal damage.
Troglodytes:
The Troglodyte by the stairs takes a couple swipes and a bite at Mik:
All failed to hit their mark.
The purple casts a spell at Mik; Will Save please.
You are Shaken: -2 Attack, Save, Skill, Ability Checks
The Orange casts and a floating Sawtooth Sabre appears next to Mik and attacks him.
The attack deflects off of his armor.
Red Mantis:
Yellow takes a shot at Mik with its bow.
The arrow just gets past his armor and draws blood. Fort Save Please.
Red, Blue, and Green all move up to Mik and take swings with their shortswords
Plus Fort Save
Plus Fort Save
Casters Go: Blue casts and starts to shimmer as if its body is bouncing back and forth.
Green points at Mik from around the corner down the hall and a bolt of fire heads toward Mik.
The bolt leaves a scorched mark on the wall entering the stairwell.
Recap, Mik takes 11 points of damage and needs to make 1 Will Save and 3 Fort Saves.
Zeromus and Griff are up next, then top of next round.
Initiative:
Round 1
Cerberus
Mik
Kieyanna
Troglodytes
Red Mantis
Zeromus
Griff
End of Round
Was Mik ever given a description of the assassin that felled Goro? Just curious if any look to be present.
Well, there's just an acre of you, aren't there
Mik seems to be able to fight off the first couple of effects but they wear him down.
Odd, I'm feeling clumsy again. I swear I turning back into a dwarf.
Well, there's just an acre of you, aren't there
I'm sure you would have been given a description of the Assassins. The one that killed Goro is dead (halfling rogue/ranger/assassin), the one that attacked Griff was a female wizard.
This is why we lost you know. Superior numbers.
Thanks for the reenactment, sir.
Not sure if Mik should have his shield bonus as it's a buckler. Thought if he shot in the round (which he did) that shield bonus doesn't get applied. Thinking that the Spiritual Weapon got me too.
Not sure if Mik should have his shield bonus as it's a buckler. Thought if he shot in the round (which he did) that shield bonus doesn't get applied. Thinking that the Spiritual Weapon got me too.
Ahh, yes. You lose the AC from your buckler for firing with your bow.
Well... Let's go Zeromus, once again we should save Mik from himself.
Griff will double move down the stairs around to look down the corrner. still have a swift action.
Cain pulls his Shield wand out with a move action. Casts with his standard action. Enters boar style his swift action.
Zeromus drinks an extract and moves.
Griff moves over to the corner provoking 4 attacks of opportunity, and peaks around the corner seeing a mantis fighter with an elven curved blade standing right around the corner.
1 Troglodyte, 3 Rogue AoO's:
The Troglodyte misses, but 2 of the rogues hit Griff, one of which still had poison on its blade.
Plus FORT Save vs. Poison
End of Round
Cerberus pulls out a wand and fails to activate it.
Initiative:
Round 2
Cerberus
Mik
Kieyanna
Troglodytes
Red Mantis
Zeromus
Griff -
End of Round
Griff will shift into the room east of him.
Like a boss!
Ooops, fort saves for 3 troggs.
The +2 is from the stylish purple bandit mask Griff wears.