Temple of Elemental Evil - Delving the depths of the Abyss on Golarian.

Game Master Tirion Jörðhár

Round 3

Tybek takes aim at the arachnid with his crossbow and presses the trigger to release the bolt once his shot is aligned up with his target.

Crossbow 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12
Damage 1d8 ⇒ 1

"Wid yae step aside and stop yer hangin aboot in the sticky webs! Ah'm tryin tae hit the big creepy!"

Once the dwarf fires his crossbow, he quickly reloads and prepares to fire again.

Tybek's bolt goes soaring past both Arindale and the spider. Also, don't forget to take -4 since you are shooting into combat.

Round 2

Unable to get a clear shot, Ranim patiently awaits an opening, allowing her song to lapse

End performance, delay

Glorfin waits with the patience of stone for an opening to be made for him to advance into.

Arindale puts his shield up to block any attacks and moves up next to Maegge drawing any attacks from the creature, I have it's attention Maegge, move away if you can!

Go fully defensive, move to AA7 drawing an AOO from the creature.
Current Effects:
HP: 11/11
AC: 22*/18 +4 to AC this round for full defense action.
Guidance: 1x 8/10r
Agile Feet: 5/5
Ferosity: 4/5

If the terrain is difficult due to the webbing I would use Agile Feet to move in, just let me know.

I hadn't see the map until now, per my original post I should be in AA7 so Glorfin should be able to move in and attack.

Fortitude Save 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Owwww, that hurt you stupid spider!

If able:

Power Attack Warhammer: 1d20 + 4 - 1 ⇒ (10) + 4 - 1 = 13 for 1d8 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 2 = 7

Arindale. How did you get to AA7? You could not move past a corner at a diagonal. Also, the first attack by the Spider - which actually should have been an AoO would have taken place before you would have moved to AA7.

So I couldn't have moved from AA8 to AA7 on my first turn? Per my original post I was trying to draw it's AAO from Maegge when I went fully defensive and if needed planned to use agile feet to move into AA7 so others could get in.

After going back through the posts, I see that the AoO was on Maegge when he fled since he did not use a 5-foot step. Therefore, Arindale could get to AA7 by using 1 round of Agile Feet. The next Round Glorfin move to AA8 and swung at the spider causing the nearby webs to stick to his hammer, but not damage the spider.

I do not have time to redo the map right now, but Glorfin is at AA7 and Arindale is at AA8.

Round 2

Arindale puts a big dent into the carapace of spider while Glorfin removes some of the webs near the beast by sticking them to the head of his hammer.

Braden again attempts to daze the spider, but his spell seems to have no effect.

As his companions fight in a dark web filled tower, Tybek causally fires a bolt into the dark hoping that it will hit something. Fortunately it did not his his companions, unfortunately it also missed the spider.

Round 3

Spider again attacks the alcoholic cleric.

Attack-Arindale: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12 <-- Miss
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4 + Strength drain of 1d2 ⇒ 2 if DC 14 Fort save missed.

Arindale also takes an additional 1d2 ⇒ 2 Strength damage from the venom already coursing through his veins from the prior bite unless he makes a DC 14 Fort Save.

Party up.

I am quite busy this week, so my posting rate might be a little slower than usual. Don't worry, things will heat up soon.

Round 3:

Glorfin continues his calisthenics by swinging a large weight around one-handed...

Power Attack Warhammer: 1d20 + 4 - 1 ⇒ (3) + 4 - 1 = 6 for 1d8 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 2 = 7

...not letting anything like pesky webs or irritable man-eating spiders interrupt his exercise.

Fortitude Save 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20

Arindale resists the poison coursing through his veins, but it is enough to shake his aim...

moringstar atk inspire STR Dam entangled 1d20 + 3 + 1 - 1 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 1 - 1 - 2 = 7 dam 1d8 + 3 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (7) + 3 + 1 - 1 = 10

Someone kill this thing before it bites me again!

Current Effects:
HP: 9/11
AC: 16 *entangled
Guidance: used
Inspire Courage: 1/3r
Agile Feet: 4/5
Ferosity: 3/5
2 STR Damage

Anyone else going to try to help clear out the webs this round? Or should we move onto Round 4?

After realizing the creature had six legs too many to be affected by his spell, Braden looks for an opening to dash in with Dworkin. Having only eaten a single breakfast, the elderly hobbit is a little off his magic game today.

Round 3

Maegge assesses their situation. The spider was inside the ruined tower, with Arendale and Glorfin blocking it inside - but also from the rest of them trying to help them with their ranged weapons.

If only they'd take a step back so we could let fly with our slings and crossbows without hitting them instead! Glorfin's made it clear he "knows all about tactics"... but then why are the rest of us standing around watching them get munched on?

Maegge would say something, but he's lacking in the self-confidence department when it comes to this stuff and simultaneously doesn't want to get into yet another disagreement with Glorfin.

Tybek

Tybek makes some off color comment about the spider and his party mates decision to block him for being able to join the fray.

Attack-crossbow: 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 - 4 = 20
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 8

Crit: 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 - 4 = 12
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 4

Tybek's bolt lands home and while it does not appear to have pierced as far as it looked it would, the wounded spider give up the good fight and falls to the ground as its legs curl up and a disgusting green-yellow ichor slowly seeps out where the arrow pierced it's bulbous eye.

Combat over

Once the spider falls to the ground, you are able to see that the interior of the tower is completely covered with strong webs which make movement difficult. The upper level appears to have collapsed and the interior is dark, appearing almost pitch black from outside due to the bright sunshine.

I've been waiting for everybody to finish round three and would have gladly posted, but I did not realize you were ready for me yet. However, thanks, Chaos. You knew exactly what I would have done anyway.

"Next time, widyae all step aside and lemmae pass through wid mae axe. I dinnae like shootin mae crossbow intae a pack of mae friends if Ah can help it! Well at least Ah took care o' that creepy web spinnin beastie afair he had yae wrapped up in silk ready tae mak a meal o' yae!"

Tybek this then turns to Maegge and says, "Now, wid yae kindly stay with the rest o' us and nae gae wanderin aboot lookin fer trouble. Yer curiosity almost got yae killed. Yae're nae a wee cat with nine lives yae ken!"

Sorry, things were going slow so I decided to post. The other option was that the spider would have gotten the 20 if you did not kill it, probably not a good thing for Arindale or Glorfin.

One of the last maps should have the whole courtyard on it and I think that you all should be able to see the whole TOEE directory in my gmail account so that you can easily look at any of the maps.

Tybek will then proceed to search around the tower for any treasure or something of interest.

Perception 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

"Well, let's see if the wee web critters loik tae keep treasure nearby!"

Tybek quickly pushes his way past the paladin and cleric and begins to search the room. In the process he feels like he has struck the goldmine, ok, a very poor silver and copper mine. Tybek finds 20 Caps and 15 Wolves while managing to get an huge amount of cobwebs stuck to this hair and beard together with numerous dead flies which appear to have decided that being stuck to the web was a good way to die.

Why doesn't someone see if there is any magic hidden in the webs? Sometimes people or creatures get caught up in their webs and end up as lunch and leave their stuff behind!!!

Basically do a detect magic up the tower to make sure we didn't miss anything good...

He rubs his arm where he was bitten, I don't feel that great. The wound isn't so bad but look at the big blue patch on my arm. Probably not good.

Guidance then skill use, heal 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 6 + 1 = 18
Probably poisoned, might have shook off the worst of it though...

Cast Guidance again before we proceed...

"Ach! Ah hate spider webs. They stick tae ma beard and they dannae wantae let gae! Grrrr! And all Ah can find fer mae effort are a few a few caps and wolves. Ah wantae find some sails and falcons if yae please!" Tybek calls out to no one in particular as he pockets the loose change and adds it to the party drinking fund.

Do I see stairs ascending to the top of the tower on the battlemat?

With a sigh, Glorfin once again sees a battle ended without any tangible effect from his own arm. As Tybek moves to look within the tower, the celestial dwarf's eyes take on a touch of sadness as he silently moves to stand alone and keep a vigil towards the stairs in the North East.

Maegge silently endures Tybek's chastisement, trying not to look sullen... Bluff: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (4) - 1 = 3 but failing miserably.

Muttering defensively, "How was I supposed to know there was a giant spider in there? I looked long and hard, and didn't see anything..."

Braden defends his fellow hobbit, "At least you managed to offend only a spider, not three of the town elders with your curiousity."

He addresses Tybek, "That was another statement that makes me feel better about myself. Thank you Tybek."

Braden defends his fellow hobbit, "At least you managed to offend only a spider, not three of the town elders with your curiousity."

"Ah dinnae want tae hear anither word aboot the town elders. They'll get what they deserve with their pompous, elitist attitude, nae tae mention a' the discrimination they showed me. Mark mae words, they'll be askin fer their forgiveness before we're all done adventurin!"

"He addresses Tybek, "That was another statement that makes me feel better about myself. Thank you Tybek."

"What are yae twa mumblin aboot? If yae wantae feel good aboot yerself, yae could dae what yer told! Aye that, or Ah could gie yae some compliments. How daes this sound? Braden, mae wee fella, yae didnae get us a' killed today. Congratulations! Aren't yae a clever sort! Aye, and yae Maegge, Ah really loik the way yae found sae many sticky webs tae play with. It sure is richt interestin tae look at bugs up close. Ah really loik such rich experiences on mae wee adventure. Ah think ah noo want tae be an arachnaphobiest!"

Glorfin's gravelly voice sounds out "Peace Tybek, there will be time enough for words later." before he indicates the stairs to the North and East "I would go this way, unless another passage is preferred?"

I presume there were no stairs in the tower. Correct me if I am wrong.

"Peace Tybek, there will be time enough for words later."

"Aye, Glorfin." Tybek replies obediently. "Ah didnae mean tae cause any trouble. Ah just wanted tae avoid it in oor future! Tell me which way tae gae and Ah'll dae it quietly."

Tybek proceeds to lead the others across the courtyard to the steps to the northeast. He inspects the stairs carefully, especially looking for traps.

Perception 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16

Any stairs have long since collapsed as did the second floor or the tower. There is a lot of junk, rotten wood, some bones of other victims of the spider, and lots of webs. Not an easy place to search.

"Maegge, Can yae nae mak yerself useful and check tae see if yae can detect any magic in the tower? We dannae want tae be leavin any treasure behind!"

Maegge will Detect Magic on the tower for Tybek, confirming for him that Arindale's earlier Detect-ing showed no magical items inside.

"Well, why didnae yae tell me that Arindale was already on the job! Then what are we waitin fer? Ach! Let's go!"

Tybek proceeds to lead the others across the courtyard to the steps to the northeast. He inspects the stairs carefully, especially looking for traps.

Perception 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16

He doesn't have detect magic memorized, which is why he brought it up for someone to do it in the first place...come on guys he's not that big of an idiot! :]

I read the spoiler for Arindale saying nothing was detected, so didn't think beyond that since I've been so busy the last week. No matter, though! :)

Sorry - there is no magic detected from within the tower. Just a lot of sticky webs together with a collapsed staircase and the remains of what was probably portions of the second floor, all mostly rotted if not completely decomposed after all the years. Oh yeh, and a dead spider.

I assume you all are moving on to check the big stone staircase in the other corner?

Yes, we are ready to move on to check the stairs in the northeast corner. :-)

Tybek proceeds to lead the others across the courtyard to the steps to the northeast. He inspects the stairs carefully, especially looking for traps.

Perception 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22

Deciding that the collapsed tower holds nothing else, the party moves over toward the stairs leading into the keep proper. Walking over, the occasionally observant Tybek keeps his eyes glued to the ground suspicious that one of the old tiles might jump up and bite him. While he does not find any dangerous stones, he does spot what looks like footprints leading from the drawbridge across the courtyard and then into the doors. It appears that someone has tried to wipe them away, or perhaps it is just the wind.

Looking at the doors, you see that they are old and have been destroyed by some great force. While they clearly were designed to serve as a defense and likely protect the moathouse, they now hang askew from their hinges. What is left of the wood is rotted and splintered. Due to the bright sunlight in the courtyard, even with your darkvision, you cannot clearly see into the dark room beyond the collapsed doors, other than that there appears to be a sizable room of some type.

Braden casts detect magic into the room.

"I dannae see any traps, but we cannae be tae careful aroond this type of terrain. Everybody watch thair step, just in case."

Tybek walks up to the collapsed doors and tries to peer inside and let his eyes adjust to the darkness.

"Crivenns! Ah see some footprints, but it looks loik they were tryin tae hide them frae mae eagle eyes! Heh heh ho! They willnae hae such luck today!"

Can Tybek determine where the footprints went?

Perception 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21
Survival 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 = 16

Keeping close to Tybek's shoulder Glorfin grows wary at the mention of footprints. To aid all with their sight within, Glorfin conjures celestial fire to burn without consuming on the sigil of Ogoun that decorates his shield.

Continual flame on my shield, and following behind Tybek.

Same thing here, Arindale re-charges his light spell and his guidance then leads the way into the room with Glorfin.

This was once a great audience chamber, as shown by the tattered banners and tapestries on the walls, destroyed furniture, and heaps of rotting cloth thrown into corners. Once richly appointed, it has been thoroughly searched, sacked, and despoiled. Leaves and dirt cover the floor, and cobwebs hang from walls and the ceiling above. Looking up, you see that pieces of beams and chunks of stone poke through, indicating that the upper stories of the place are totally destroyed and likely to be impassable to anything larger than a rat.

There is a small opening in the northwest corner. Passages go to the west and south. And there is a door on the north wall in the northeast corner. There are also several arrowslits in the walls through which a small amount of light enters the room, but this is minimal and filtered by years of accumulated cobwebs and dust.

Moathouse

"Ach, Crivenns! It looks loik somebody has already beatin us tae the treasure! This is what happens when yae dawdle around as we've been daein! Well, mebbae they overlooked or forgot something. Let's see whit we can find ana way!"

Tybek looks around the room (under and around the table and benches as well as the old tapestries). He is looking for anything of value or clues of any sort that might reveal who lived here and/or who may have recently visited this place. Next he inspects the throne of the audience chamber to see if anything of value still remains on the chair (I could see something like that on the map but not in your description). He then looks around the dais to see if there are any secret compartments hidden under a rock or something.

Perception 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19 <--- +2 for Stonework and +1 for Traps

Tybek is still wondering if he was able to follow the footprints anywhere?

"Well, we have to stop upsetting the town elders and getting detained for eavesdropping on private conversations. That will definitely speed us up."

PER: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24

The halfling looks around alertly.

The footprints seemed to lead from the drawbridge and then up the stairs. Once inside they seem to get lost.

If there was anything in what is left of the throne and dias, it is likely long since gone. Other then dust, mold, mildew, spiders and an occasional bat, there does not appear to be anything of value left in the room.

""Well, we have to stop upsetting the town elders and getting detained for eavesdropping on private conversations. That will definitely speed us up."

"Ach, dannae blame me fer that!" Tybek replies defensively as he starts getting worked up. "Ah wasnae getting the toon elders upset a' tall. They were daein it tae themselves! They jist dannae hae any respect fer dwarves in thair toon and if Ah was tae say samethin aboot them them, which Ah willnae dae because we hae tae much tae dae oot here in thi moathouse, then Ah would tell yae that Ah think they dannae loik people wid beards. Ah could see them glarin at mae wid thair beedie wee eyes as soon as Ah jumped oot frae behind the curtain they began all a' thair accusin and pointin an stuff. Ah saw one who began sneerin as soon as Ah started tae talk and Ah dinnae think he was even listenin tae whit Ah had tae say. I cannae stand people that talk way tae much and they jist dannae ken when tae listen! If yae ask me, they were a' in that category! Ah cannae wait tae come back wid lots of gold jist aftair havin saved thair toon frae evil monsters. Jist wait until we see thair faces then. They willnae be sneerin aftair that. They jist might start showin me some respect and mebbae they might even buy me an ale or twa. Now that's the kind o' service that Ah expect in places loik that! Ah hear they hae gud reviews at the Wench, but Ah couldnae agree any less. Ah still think the name is a disgrace. It makes it sound loik thair tryin tae promote promiscuity! Aye, ah think that toon has enough problems without such an inn tae pull doon the character a' the toon." Tybek stops fer a moment, having lost his train of focus. "Whit was Ah sayin? . . . Ah yes, yae cannae blame me fer the dawdlin! Ah was oot thair faster than yae could say free ale fer Tybek! Nae, we definitely need tae keep yae twa little folk focussed on the task in front a' yae and stop blamin others fer yair own faults!"

Looking around the room further, Tybek announces, "Ah dinnae see any traps, by we hae a choice tae gae through the door in the northeast corner, or if yae dannae eat tae much yae can gae doon the passage through thae opening in the northwest corner!"

Tybek goes up to the door and listens at it to see if he can hear anything beyond the door.

Perception 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16

There are also the passageways leading west and south from the room you are in.

Once the echo of his monologue dies down, Tybek listens at the door, but does not hear anything.

"Ah dinnae hear anything beyond this door. Mebbae Ah'll try it." Tybek inspects the door for any traps and if he is confident that it is clear, he will open it and look beyond it.

Glorfin restrains himself from lecturing on the fact that it was not the time for bickering, but does allow himself a guilty glower. At Tybek's shoulder he gives a nod for the dwarf to force open the portal and discern what lies within.

Waiting to see if there are any other actions or comments before moving on.