Tales from the City of Opal

Game Master Patrick Curtin

Izkrael will take up the next spot in line, curveblade drawn and in hand.

"Once more unto the breach dear friends!" Murmurs Magnus with a smirk.

Citlali's eyes seem to sharpen, almost as if she had followed along while not being entirely there. With a deep breath she adjusted her spear and crept forward.

Magnus eyes the seeress quizzically, as if tempted to ask her a question. But he manages to hold his tongue, and follows San down the stairs, Rapier in hand.

He holds his inert Ioun torch in his free hand, ready to toss into the air for light the instant the fun starts,...

The party descends the stairway leading downward into the derelict ships hold. The darkness is absolute, with Selene not yet risen to cast its bright blue glow in the night sky

As they descend the damp wooden stairs, they get a sense of a large open space cloaked in darkness. A sound of rhythmic banging grows louder as they enter the ship's belly. A stench of rotting meat and a sussurus of fly wings gives testament to the foulness awaiting them

OK. Perceptions to those who want, also stealth checks please

San peers into the gloom, the light spell on his sword hopefully providing some illumination.

perception 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (11) + 11 = 22
stealth 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17

Egan stays to the right side of the stairs, trying to make as little noise as possible.

1d20 + 20 ⇒ (18) + 20 = 38 Perception

1d20 + 12 ⇒ (8) + 12 = 20 Stealth

Perception

1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15

Stealth

1d20 + 12 ⇒ (1) + 12 = 13

Stealth: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 29

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14

Vilya remains in the shadows, nearly invisible and inaudible in the creaking depths of the ship.

Sans sword casts a swinging blue glow over the belly of the ship. The group can see a jumble of crates, barrels and sacks strewn about.

Behind the stairs a large form hulks

Read all checks you make

Dc 10 Perception :

DC Perception 15 :

DC Perception 20:

DC Perception 25:

Perception 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20 (auditory: autofail)

San points to the form, letting everyone else know it's there. "Whatever it is, looks like it's made of plants ... rotting ones!"

Any idea what it is?
knowledge nature 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23

San:

Citlali's sleek form tenses, the twinkling starlight of her forcefield making her pale skin glow as she focuses on the creature before them.

Init 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21

Group init is 20, add your individual mod

Group initiative?

Per:1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19

Stealth:1d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 20

From behind San, Magnus steps lightly as a feather, the warrior's bulk casting the slight elf into almost perfect shadow.

"Hm. It seems intent on knocking a hole in the side of the ship. Perhaps we might persuade it to stop?" He asks in a whisper, his voice tinged with gleeful laughter.

Group init? 1d20 ⇒ 8

That gives Magnus a 12 Init.

Sorry guys. ;P

Sorry guys. ;P

Looks like Citlali's above post was clarified in response to my question-- We're using Citlali's initiative roll of 20, I think.

Magnus Darkenstar wrote:

Sorry guys. ;P

Looks like Citlali's above post was clarified in response to my question-- We're using Citlali's initiative roll of 20, I think.

Oh yeah! Thx Vilya. I like that MUCH better! :) That makes Magnus go on a 24 then. :)

perception 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24

Kessel goes on int 22 and starts his bardic performance. If the group moves forward Kessel will move with them to allow people behind him to advance.

Felicia goes on 24

If she can charge she will but if not she will simply move up to attack

Attack (+2 if able to charge)

1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18

Damage

1d4 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13

Init 24

Egan quickly sends an arrow towards the lumbering beast.

1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 26 Arvela

1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2 Arrow

1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24 Knowledge Nature: Any weaknesses, What is it?

Initiative 23

Izkrael steps foward, putting himself between the plant-creature and his allies (who haven't already rushed foward).

Initiative 20+4=24

Initiative 26

"i think this is what some other explorers call 'the plant that runs'. Supposed to be very aggressive."

Can I also recall any weaknesses based on my Knowledge Nature roll?

"i think this is what some other explorers call 'the plant that runs'. Supposed to be very aggressive."

"Then I'm at the right party!" Magnus murmurs, leaning slightly forward on the balls of his feet,...

waiting to see what Sanlead soff with, then I'll go

MAp

>>MAP<<

This is a tight fit. I put you in an approximation of where I thought you would like, let me know if I am wrong. The stairway leads down to another level, so you cant cross under it. The squares with boxes in it are considered difficult territory.

Everything is a tight fit on a 5 foot grid unless you're in a stadium ;)

1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17

San:

As the group descends into the hold the stink of rotted flesh is nigh overwhelming

Everyone give me a Fort DC 12 check plz

1d20 ⇒ 5

Initiatives:
San: 26 [pending]
Iz: 24 [sheilding/pending]
Felicia: [atk-miss]
Egan: 24 [Hit 2 dam]
Magnus: 24 [pending]
Vilya 23 [pending]
Kessel: 22 [bard chant]
Citali: 21 [focus]
Plant monster: 5 [attacking]

The large shambolic rotting compost beast stops striking the splintered door it was hammering on and turns to the party with a grunt. Felicia hurtles towards it, but her sword strike slides off its slimy hide. Egan has better luck, burying an arrow into its side. Kessel's bold voice fills the shadowed hold as San's bright sword swings up to illuminate the scene

Fort: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24

Also everyone gets a +1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects if it's relevant.

1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10 also get a +1 vs any undead special abilities and +2 against enchantments (and also Kessel's +1, as applicable)

"I've heard these are resistant to fire and electricity; avoid those attacks!" Cursing himself that most of his spells are exactly that, he unleashes a volley of three magic missiles at the creature.

3d4 + 3 ⇒ (4, 1, 1) + 3 = 9

Anyone flubbing the DC 12 fort is >Sickened< until leaving the hold +1d4 rds. The fort save is a reaction to the sickening stench belowdecks, and is not magical in any way.

Fort save

1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19

Fort 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

Citlali focuses silently, her hand extended as her eyes seem to take on swirling motes of black. The temperature around the creature plummets as the light dims, an area of yawning darkness and absolute silence momentarily engulfing it, twinkling motes of starlight visible as if through a hole in reality itself as the oozing fluids within the creature begin to freeze.

Interstellar Void 5d6 ⇒ (6, 6, 1, 4, 5) = 22 Cold DC 16 half

Fortitude Save 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12

Izkrael will approach the creature, and take a swing at it with his blade.
1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26
1d10 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16

San's arcane bolts fly into the creature, flashing brightly.

Iz's blade strikes the creature, opening a rent in it. A noxious cloud of yellow pollen-like dust erupts from the creature's wound. Those attempting to kill it directly are sprayed with this noxious cloud

OK, Iz, Felicia, San, and Magnus must make a DC 17 Fort save please

fort 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20 FORT Save [From earlier stench)

Fortitude vs. pollen 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16

Fortitude save

1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9

First Fort Save/ Stench: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14

Nice map! I think I see that I can close with it too. Move action to close with it, Swift action to use Arcane Accuracy (+3 to hit all attacks this round) attack with sword and with Spellstrike/Daze

"I've heard these are resistant to fire and electricity; avoid those attacks!"

"It's resistant to BOTH? Oh of course. Anything else would be too easy!" Magnus murmurs wryly. The elf gags slightly from the horrid stench, then recovers and leaps forward into sword range. His sword flashes once, then glows with a faint magic as he strikes at it again,...

Att #1 (Rapier attack) 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 141d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Att #2 (Spellstrike w/ Rapier and Daze, if hit, Dave vs DC;13 or lose action this round.
1d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 201d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Fortitude (vs. stench): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22

Vilya springs from the shadows, launching herself at the plant creature.

Masterwork machete: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10 Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8 (+1 damage if flanked)
+1 blurstrike kukri (sneak attack): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12 Damage: 1d4 + 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + (1, 3) + 2 = 9 (+1 damage if flanked)

Ugh two weeks. Apologies all

Those that fail their DC 17 Fortitude checks loose 1d3 ⇒ 2 Con. points this round

The choking pollen grains unleash a wave of dizziness on some that inhale them

Magnus and Vilya's attacks both fail to penetrate the slimy vegetative coat of the beast

Initiatives:
San: 26 [magic missile]
Iz: 24 [atk-hit]
Felicia: [atk-miss]
Egan: 24 [Hit 2 dam]
Magnus: 24 [Atk-miss]
Vilya 23 [ATK-miss]
Kessel: 22 [bard chant]
Citali: 21 [focus]
Plant monster: 5 [attacking]

The beast grunts and swings massive branch/arms at..

1d5 ⇒ 11d5 ⇒ 3

...Sanvoros and Felicia

San: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (2) + 20 = 222d6 + 7 ⇒ (1, 3) + 7 = 11
Felicia: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (2) + 20 = 222d6 + 7 ⇒ (6, 1) + 7 = 14

The massive slime-covered mats of plants slam into the two, covering them with a coating of goo. Their breath wooshes out as the hard center of the animate branches slam into their torsos, like massive staves.

Round Two!

Felicia swings for the thing again

1d20 + 11 ⇒ (14) + 11 = 25 +2 if flanking

Damage

1d4 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10

"It's like attacking an oak tree with a knitting needle!" Magnus cries,

"Fortunately, Fire and lightning are not my only tricks!" he adds, an odd grin of devilish delight at the challenge.

The elvin Magus dances in and out, taunting the tree-thing to tag him. He lunges once, makes an intricate gesture with his empty hand, and his sword glows with a fierce blue radiance before he lunges again,...

Swift action, Magus Pool point, Add +1/Keen to weapon for 1 minute,(Rapier now a +2 Keen) first att normal, cast Frigid Touch

Att #1 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 141d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Att #2 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 191d6 + 2 + 4d6 ⇒ (3) + 2 + (6, 6, 4, 1) = 22

Well, crud. If a 20 didn't hit last time, I doubt a 19 will tag it this time. ;P At least I still have the bonuses/charge held for next round! :)

EDIT- Almost forgot my COncentration check! :)
1d20 + 14 ⇒ (6) + 14 = 20

It's a touch attack right? It's touch AC is much less

San reels from the plant creature's attack, and coughs severely as the spores choke his throat. He lashes out with Ghostfetter trying to return the favor.

attack 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19
damage (spending swift action for arcane strike) 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (1, 1) + 6 = 8

It's a touch attack right? It's touch AC is much less

The spell is yes, BUT, the joys of using it with spellstrike, you gain an extra attack and the weapon dmg, but you have to hit AC. :)

Egan looses another fletched staff at the monstrosity.

1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 23 Long Bow

1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4 Arrow Damage

Seeing her companions harmed, Citlali swiftly swallows an extract from her quiver, her body surging with raw power as she begins a rhythmic chant a sensation of the presence of something extremely powerful and feminine filling the area as she calls upon the power of Mama Quilla.

Potion of Bull's Strength: Move action. Casts Divine Favor :Standard Action

Kessel continues his bard song (free action) then he casts guidance on Magnus (as he is in front of Kessel) giving the elf a +1 competence bonus on a single attack roll, saving throw, or skill check, but he must choose to use the bonus before making the roll to which it applies. The spell lasts one minute so he doesn't need to use it right away.