The Forgotten God (Table 1) (Inactive)

Game Master Rednal

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27

Beseth was content to let Hadran do the talking, instead focusing on reading the reactions of the community.

The villagers seemed rather unfriendly at the moment - at least partially out of fear when strangers were involved. You'd probably have to get on their good side if you wanted to get more information from them, but a few of them were willing to share a bit of information.

The attacks on the village began shortly after a villager named Gerlach started exploring the island of Nal-Kashel. He never said what he witnessed, but all agree he should not have trespassed. Dangerous creatures lurked in the ancient ruins there, according to the villagers, and old secrets better left alone. Gerlach visited the island frequently, and the villagers don’t want anyone “stirring things up” like he did. Some fear Gerlach has died, and others curse his name for upsetting whatever dwells on the island.

Sorry didn't see the update.

Hadran thanks the people willing to talk. Then speaks out.

"I know you have experienced trauma recently, but if something has been disturbed at this island it will come again. Allow us to investigate perhaps even bring back Gerlach. We will put an end to what ever abominations stir there. You have no reason to trust us. We are only here at the request of an old man."

"We'll probably have to look into the ruins, if they are the cause of what is happening, the key to stopping whatever is going on will likely be there." Beseth said agreeing, though she knew that the villagers probably wouldn't want more people going to the place which had likely caused these events.

The crowd's reaction to the idea of exploring the ruins was... not particularly positive.

"We don't need strangers making things worse." a middle-aged woman said, protectively wrapping her arms around two small children. "We don't even know you, much less trust you."

"Have you not been told the stories of hero's before? So you would live in fear instead of receiving our aid? How many of you are missing already. You don't have to know us and trust can be earned. We ask nothing of you just tell us of the location of the island and we will put whatever is happening to an end. Let us be your champions."

"I understand your reluctance, but if something from within those ruins caused all of this to happen, the ruins are very likely the answer to stopping it." Beseth attempted to reason with the scared people.

This would be a good time to make a Diplomacy check. ^^

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (19) + 15 = 34

That works. XD

At your words, the crowd finally started to relax a little - you seemed to be swaying hearts and minds, and a few of them stepped forward as the worried muttering died down. They started to open up a little more, too.

No one has seen Gerlach since the attacks started weeks ago, when he disappeared from his cottage. The villagers report he blamed the wedding rock on Nal-Kashel for a “sickness,” but they explain that going to the rock is simply an old tradition for newlyweds. Children conceived on this honeymoon night are blessed by the sea, but they must eventually return to the waves to repay the gift.

As for Gerlach himself, he's a gillman born with the sea’s gifts, and is a talented sorcerer and alchemist known for concocting brews to aid his fellow fishermen (his old lab still stands). His discoveries on Nal-Kashel might have driven him mad, and he claimed to be “setting things right with his people.” The villagers claim the island ruins are an old Azlanti city full of dark magic.

They also claim that the island of Nal-Kashel was once an Azlanti outpost, and the villagers claim to be descended from the island’s original inhabitants, blessed with pure Azlanti heritage. Many villagers are gillmen like Gerlach and live below the waves, but they were the first to disappear when the attacks began, fleeing into deeper waters. Several claim to have seen relatives watching from the sea during the recent attacks and fear Gerlach is manipulating his people.

"So it is gillmen that are responsible. Not undead abominations. Thank you for sharing this with us. From you accounts it seems something effected Gerlach mind. He may not be responsible for his actions. We will help your people. We only need Nal-Kashel pointed out to us if one of you would. After that it would be best to stay fortified up here until our return. It should take no more then a few hours to a day. What do you say Beseth? Are you ready for another boat ride?"

He then leans in and whispers.

"I really look forward to the day that I can fly again."

"Hopefully there aren't any more crabs." Beseth adds quietly as she nods.

"It's probably best for all of you to remain here until we return. ". She says a bit louder for everyone to hear.

Rain pounds the lighthouse as lightning flashes, illuminating the murmuring villagers as they seem to agree with the idea of remaining where it's safe. A shocked cry rings out a moment later, and the assembly gazes nervously toward the stairwell leading down. There, seawater creeps steadily upward, approaching the stain that marks the highest tides and flooding the entire lower story.

In addition to your responses, please give me some Initiative rolls.

"Flooding? They are not safe here." Hadran turns to speak to the people

"You all need to take to the temple. It is on high ground. Something is wrong here."

Init: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (12) + 12 = 24

Init: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14

"Quick, was there anyone down there?" Beseth asks in a demanding tone to the people in the lighthouse. "We need to get everyone out of here and to the temple, if that water rises any more we could risk this entire building being overtaken."

A few screams broke out as the water began rising, and the crowd of people abruptly became an actual crowd of figures jostling back and forth, trying to get away from the rising water. You could see the waves cresting high outside, but only had a moment to consider it before the entire lighthouse shook-

Reflex DC 15 (Beseth): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18
Reflex DC 15 (Hadran): 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (3) + 18 = 21

-and you managed to keep your footing, but many of the villagers stumbled and hit the ground hard. The water down below continued rising, and by the measurements had reached the 12-foot mark of the floor below.

"Was the a wave hitting the building? They can't make it to the temple Beseth. We have to take them up. Hurry all of you up. This is a lighthouse. Up the stairs. Help your neighbors. Remain calm we will help all of you."

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (7) + 15 = 22

Hadran does his best to calm and order the people up to safety. He will go about helping those down on the ground up and getting them up the stairs as well.

Strength (Aid Another?): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16 I'm not sure if that's the right thing to roll to help them get off the floor and up the stairs

Beseth does her best to assist the villagers off the ground, they couldn't stay on this floor that much was certain. "We need to get to higher ground, everyone up."

The crowd calmed for just a moment, as the water rose up to the fifteen-foot mark and stopped... just a moment before the windows above shattered and two massive tendrils entered the building, one each from the east and west windows. A third rose up from the opening to the floor below, and the crowd promptly went insane again. You were going to need to be VERY convincing if you were to have any hope of controlling them at this point.

Tentacles: 3d20 ⇒ (11, 12, 7) = 30

Without hesitating, the tendrils reached down to grab three of the villagers. It wasn't immediately obvious what they planned to do with the people, but... it probably wasn't going to be anything good.

Should you care to, there are multiple ways to try and free villagers. Attacking tendrils, making grapple checks (you get a +2 bonus from the villagers' struggles), getting creative...

"A sea monster. Beseth protect the people." Hadran moves and attempts to cut one of the tentacles.

Attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (16) + 12 = 28
Damage: 2d6 + 13 ⇒ (4, 4) + 13 = 21

Calling upon her mythic energies, Beseth conjures a spear of holy light and hurls it at one of the creature's tenticles.

Using Inspired Spell for [dice=Spear of Purity]3d8[/dice] orIf evil outsider: 6d6 ⇒ (3, 2, 1, 4, 6, 6) = 22 Save DC 16 Will for half, takes half if it's not evil, and none if good.

Additionally, if one of the villagers is attacked, Beseth will cast Compel Hostility forcing the creature to make a DC 15 will save or attack Beseth instead.

Hadran's attack was a solid blow, and managed to completely sever the tentacle he struck. The villager within was let free, as was the one held by the tentacle Beseth attacked. There was no sign that it was an evil outsider, but the blast had been strong (and accurate) enough regardless. Midfoviing pounced on the third-

Bite: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25

-and managed to bite through it. They clearly weren't the only tendrils, however, because three more burst inside the building when their fellows were destroyed, and there was no telling how many were left. The screams of the villagers were growing louder and louder as the attack continued - and it didn't look like anywhere was safe.

Targets: 3d20 ⇒ (4, 7, 10) = 21

One of the tendrils failed to grab onto anyone - the other two seized hold of a pair of villagers.

Total Tentacles Destroyed: 3

"Keep it up Beseth. Good work Midfoviing. Protect the villagers. Get all you can to the temple. He looks to the priest as he says the last command.

"Get them to safety we will keep this thing busy."

Attack on Tentacle: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 21
Damage: 2d6 + 13 ⇒ (5, 1) + 13 = 19

Does Compel Hostility not work on the tentacles?

Véurr-móðr: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 251d6 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Small Shield: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 111d3 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Beseth uses both of her shields to attack one of the tentacles.

It does not. They seem to be immune to mind-affecting powers.

Bite: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10

Midfoviing was wrestling with the tentacle near her, but it pulled back at just the right moment and managed to avoid her jaws - and it yanked a screaming villager out of the building.

Harath, your attack *barely* misses. Did you want to try and change that with a Surge or some other ability, or let it go for now? I'm going alphabetical here (Tentacle 1 is Beseth, Tentacle 2 is Hadran, Tentacle 3 is Midfoviing), so the one by you *does* have hold of a villager...

Tentacles Destroyed: 4
Villagers Lost: 1

Did you mean my attack missed? If it means saving a villager then yes. I will surge

Mythic Surge: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Harath's sword almost failed to strike - but divine will wasn't so easily thwarted, and his weapon twisted around at the last moment to sever the tendril. Despite everything, however, the attack continued - and the wildly moving crowd actually seemed to be providing a sort of cover to the tendrils as a few more emerged...

3d20 ⇒ (20, 10, 2) = 32

The one by Midfoviing failed to grasp anything, and the one by Hadran grabbed a villager. The one near Beseth, on the other hand, actually grabbed her. Beseth is grappled.

Tentacles Destroyed: 5
Villagers Lost: 1

I am assuming Beseth can take care of herself so I will continue to protect the villagers. So is it our turn again?

not sure if it's our turn, but will post again and let GM sort it out.

Hadran continues to yell at those around him to get to safety as he cuts at the tentacles focusing on any that have a villager in it.

Attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (19) + 12 = 31
Attack Confirmation: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 16 miss

Damage: 2d6 + 13 ⇒ (2, 1) + 13 = 16

Véurr-móðr: 1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 7 - 2 = 61d6 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

Being grabbed by the tentacle monster, Beseth tries to assault the creature with her shield, but fails.

Yes, it was your turn. ^^ If I don't end the post with a specific question - which usually happens when something bad might occur, and you have a way of stopping it with some sort of interruption - you can freely assume that the end of my post always means it's your turn again.

Bite: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18

Midfoviing, like Beseth, didn't quite manage to land a strike on the tendrils, even as Hadran managed to slash through the one nearest to him. The difference was that beseth was being actively grappled by the creature, and it squeezed aggressively even as the villager near Midfoviing was whipped out of the building and disappeared into the storm outside.

Constrict Damage (Beseth): 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

Unfortunately, given the reach the tendrils had, there was no safety. All around you, you could see nothing but desperation - mothers covering their children, men flailing at tendrils, and a whole lot of screaming. Even as you took a moment to glance over things...

Tendrils: 2d20 ⇒ (7, 13) = 20

...two more villagers were grabbed (by Hadran and Midfoviing, since Beseth was already held).

Tentacles Destroyed: 6
Villagers Lost: 2

I do not have enough power to fight such a creature. I am so slow.

Hadran thinks in frustration as the villagers are pulled from the room. The god of Valor surges and calls on a bit of his power reserve trying to save more people.

Swift: Arcane Strike
Move: Start Performance
Free: Rage
Standard: Attack
Surge Amazing Initiative for extra Standard: Attack

Attack: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (8) + 16 = 24

Attack: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (8) + 16 = 24

Damage Attack 1: 2d6 + 18 ⇒ (4, 4) + 18 = 26

Damage Attack 2: 2d6 + 18 ⇒ (3, 4) + 18 = 25

Hadran starts to spin and swirl about as he summons up his internal rage. He manages to step in front of a mother holding her baby just in time to sever another tentacle that would have taken them before again striking out and destroying even another with a show of supernatural speed.

Used Legendary Power on last surge. Added to sheet and status bar. Somehow missed it when leveled up, but with so much going on not surprised I missed something :)

Véurr-móðr: 1d20 + 7 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 7 - 2 + 2 = 241d6 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 6 + 2 = 9

Beseth as well enters into a rage, trying to tear the tentacle off her with her shield.

The first strike was enough, Hadran, so you can keep the use of MP if you want to.

With a roar and a blow, Hadran severed another Tendril. Beseth, meanwhile, struck her own and badly damaged it, but it didn't let go - it would probably need one more blow first, since the strike had been just a little too weak.

Constrict Damage (Beseth): 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

Bite: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11

Midfoviing, meanwhile, seemed to be having a lot of trouble with the tendrils that had been appearing near her, and another villager disappeared into the night. With an angry bellow, your follower shot after them, crashing through a window. It must've been a good distraction, because no other tendrils emerged from there - not yet, at least.

1d20 ⇒ 1

The one reaching in by Hadran a moment later - how many tendrils were there? - flailed around, but failed to grab onto anyone.

Tentacles Destroyed: 7
Villagers Lost: 3

Ah I thought there may be multiple ones I could reach.

"Beseth stop playing around. Midfoviing may need our help."

Attack: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (6) + 16 = 22

Damage: 2d6 + 18 ⇒ (3, 5) + 18 = 26

Hadran will then move outside the building looking for the source of the tentacles.

I will go ahead and use the MP this round to attack and take two moves to close on the creature if one move doesn't get me there. Just let me know.

Véurr-móðr: 1d20 + 7 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 7 - 2 + 2 = 91d6 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 2 = 13
Véurr-móðr: 1d20 + 7 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 7 - 2 + 2 = 151d6 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 2 = 13

Beseth tries her best to get the tentacle off her, but fails. Calling up her mythic powers she tries once more.

"If only it were so easy to stop playing around." She counters.

Hadran's stroke cleanly severed the tendril - Beseth wasn't quite so lucky, as its rubbery material was making it more than a little difficult to strike. Outside, it was hard to see much of anything given how dark the storm had made things - but dozens of tendrils rose out of the sea, several still clutching villagers. Midfoviing was down near the shore, tugging on one of them and biting fiercely.

Even as Hadran watched, another tendril whipped towards him, apparently attracted by his movement outside.

1d20 ⇒ 1

It did not, however, come anywhere close to grabbing on to him.

Constrict Damage (Beseth): 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

Tentacles Destroyed: 8
Villagers Lost: 3

Attack: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (2) + 16 = 18
Damage: 2d6 + 18 ⇒ (4, 2) + 18 = 24

Hadran attempts to sever another of the tentacles seeing the scene at the shore he rushes down to aid Midfoviing.

Continue to move to the source.

Lay on Hands: 2d6 ⇒ (5, 2) = 7
CMB: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14

Taking a beating, Beseth decides to heal herself before attempting to break free.

Hadran, your strike is not accurate enough to sever the tendril. Would you like to Surge that, or leave it as-is?

Leave as is. This swing is way wider then the others and a 22 missed before so doesn't look promising for that one.

Things were... not going as well as they could have been. Hadran's presence outside seemed to be serving as a mild distraction, and the villagers inside actually seemed to be out of immediate danger given how all three of the active tendrils, but the stubborn squid had yet to give up.

At hadran: 1d20 ⇒ 7

It was also failing to grab onto Hadran, despite a valiant effort, and was limited to its ongoing assault on Beseth (who was having a lot of trouble freeing herself).

Constrict Damage (Beseth): 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

Attack: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (13) + 16 = 29
Damage: 2d6 + 18 ⇒ (3, 2) + 18 = 23

Hadran cuts at the tentacle again and continues to move toward the beach hoping to take this thing out at the source.

Véurr-móðr: 1d20 + 7 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 7 - 2 + 2 = 251d6 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 2 = 10 Finally higher then 10.

Her muscles almost ready to give, Beseth quits struggling and smashes her shield into the tentacle, hopefully with enough force to disable it.

Rage ends next round. Beseth will then be fatigued for 1 minute, or 10 rounds.

The creature outside let out a scream loud enough to rock the foundations of the lighthouse as the two tendrils were severed, and a few villagers still caught were dropped onto the beach. The aquatic monster sunk deep beneath the waves, and as it did so, the storm began to clear. In just a few minutes, the wind and rain had abated, leaving the villagers stunned and the lighthouse badly damaged. For all that, though, it seemed you had survived.

Did I get enough of a look to make a k. check to see what it may have been?

"Midfoviing..." Hadran calls out. "Are you alright?"

He finishes making his way down to the beach.

"Now that was a sea monster. Come help me round up the injured and get them up to the temple. We need to check on Beseth as well. I left her grasped in a tentacle, but I didn't see her dragged away as the creature retreated."

Hadran takes time to find any surviving villagers outside here with Midfoviing before heading back and helping everyone move up to the temple.

Her breathing heavy and her muscles aching, Beseth was glad that she had finally gotten the tendril around her to release her as she dropped to her knees to gather her breathe, her rage lapsing.

"Is everyone....alright?" Beseth does her best to ask as she pulls herself up, her fatigue not yet subsided. It was a stupid question of course, Beseth knew that some of the villagers had been taken into the sea by that monster, and perhaps people realized now that the lighthouse was not the safest place of harbor.

Yeah I fall out of rage and perform as well so a bit winded for a few moments :)

Unfortunately, most of it was underwater. Definitely some kind of tentacled creature, though, likely a giant squid of some kind.

"Midfoviing... is fine." the girl said, panting a bit. She looked battered and bruised, but she'd ripped apart quite a few tentacles, and their remnants dotted the beach. She looked exhausted, though - she'd probably flown into a rage at some point, and was now paying the price.

As for the villagers, they seemed... less than alright, really. Several of them had been stolen away, many more were injured, but they did seem somewhat grateful (and more friendly) after your efforts on their behalf. You might be able to get more information out of them now.