Well, I only have one. I figured if we could get across with only a little trouble than I'd use it for the way back.
Cast the spell on the four of us.
Acidicly-Sure, not like you could rest and pray again for the spell. Here I thought the elf was the daft one.
All right, let's go see where the stairs take us. Hopefully to some air because I don't fancy fighting under water much.
~splash~
Kieran follows the stairs wherever they lead.
For what it's worth Kentaur, I find your logic relatively sound. I am loathe to expend my arcane energies if there is a chance to save them for a more opportune time. It may be a result of our human counterparts shorter life spans, making them more anxious in the moment.
~splash~
Follows Kieran.
And he seemed so confident in his swimming abilities...
and a couple of more splashes...
Kieran leads the party down to the underwater stairway which leads down about 30’ to a set of wooden double doors.
Kieran opens the doors.
Guess I don't have to worry about fire traps....
As Kieran touches the door it dissolves into thousands of tiny bits, having been rotted by its time underwater.
Just on the other side of the door lurks a giant aquatic reptile with a long neck and large jaws filled with rows of nasty teeth, it bites into Kieran.
Party action.
-22/97HP
That's not very friendly...
Clustered shots
Attack!
Attack!
Water makes no difference to my missiles.
The party finds it is difficult to fight underwater, the water resists the movement of your weapons slowing their movement and blunting their impact. Kieran's first two missiles strike but do substantially less damage than normal. Tirnel's missiles appear to behave normally.
The creature swishes its great tail and surges ahead to attack Tirnel.
On Tirnel:
disregard if mage armor is up
party action
Tirnel's necromanticly enhanced health is quickly dispelled by the beast's savage bite.
-4/60HP
I suppose i just have that warrior spirit.
Tirnel attempts to make light of his continued misfortune-Maybe you can make me a fine set of boots from this creature Kieran!
Casts ~communal stoneskin~ giving each PC 90 points of DR 10 adamantine for 22 minutes and attempts to get out of the way of the deadly jaws (5' step).
-22/97HP
I'll do my best Tirnel. Just hoping I don't become a snack for this massive thing, or even worse, have to find the gem in its intestines...
Clustered shots
-22/97HP
I'll do my best Tirnel. Just hoping I don't become a snack for this massive thing, or even worse, have to find the gem in its intestines...
Clustered shots
[dice=MS/RS/DA]1d20+20-2+1;1d8+17+1;1d8+17+1
[dice=confirm]1d20+20-2+1;2d8+34+2
[dice=RS/DA]1d20+20-2+1;1d8+17+1
[dice=DA]1d20+15-2+1;1d8+17+1
I read the aquatic rules and think they are severely lacking. If you guys were using a spear or trident or dagger then it wouldn’t be so bad.
Attack!
That's not good
Kieran first two arrows strike the aquatic creature and Ibram manages to cut it with Briar as well.
The creature's body twists back on itself through the water and it attacks Kieran again.
On Kieran:
-37/97HP
10/90 stoneskin used
Hey! The elf is much tastier! At least TRY the dwarf, you never know, you might like it!
Any action for Tirnel?
Magic missiles again
Ibram and Tirnel connect ending the creature's life.
-37/97HP
10/90 stoneskin used
Looks at Ibram and Kentaur with a sardonic smile-Almost forgot you two were here.
Kieran examines what lies beyond.
-4/60HP
Aid in the search
~detect magic~
Was it because my sword was so blindingly fast you couldn't see it?
May because your heads so far up the elf's arse you can't see anything. I'm changing your name to Colon Strongarm.
Tirnel detects some magic buried in the sandy bottom.
At Tirnel's direction, Kieran pull forth the magical (and all other) treasures and looks for a way out/forward.
Kieran pulls a magnificent looking warhammer from the sand.
The party moves from the area near the now destroyed door forward through and underground/underwater cavern to another set of stairs that lead upward out of the water to a 20'x30' chamber with some oversized furniture. There is another set of stairs leading down at the far side of the chamber.
Kieran jokingly jabs at Kentaur-Looks like another item for the loot pile. The coin will do us more good than otherwise.
Search the room before heading down the stairs
Nice hammer...
~detect magic~
Search the room
I've been saving my martial expertise for a worthy weapon...
The room contains simple wooden furniture designed for beings about twice the size of humans. Tirnel does not detect any magic (except on the warhammer, and all your other gear), however he does find some shards of pottery under one of the tables and one of the shards clearly depicts a pair of cyclops sparring with one another.
Kentaur is certain the warhammer is of dwarven manufacture.
During his exchange of words with Kieran, Kentaur also notices that Kieran is still leaking blood from the bite wounds he received in the underwater scuffle.
*Assuming the group is trying to move along smartly, not being reckless but also not doing extensive searching/studying given the 22 minute duration of the communal stoneskin spell.
Eh, let me see that wound of yours Kieran. I was so excited about this dwarven hammer, I didn't notice your wound. Sorry about that.
21 charges left
Cyclops', no surprise there. Wonder if this is some temple of tomb of the creatures?
Let's move along before our enchantments wear off. Not sure how long the water breathing will work, but my stoneskin should give us another several minutes before it expires. Hate to run into physical or watery death when it could be avoided by proper expenditure of magics.
Follow Kieran down stairs on far side of room.
Thanks Kentaur. You know, if you ever wanted to use that life link power of yours on me I'd be happy to give you half my hurts.
Kieran fearlessly leads the party out of the room into new and unknown areas.
Kieran leads the party down the stairs to a set of large bronze doors.
-2/97HP
10/90 stoneskin used
Kieran bravely opens the doors.
Stand back. Just in case...
Kieran opens the doors to reveal a room about 20’ wide and 60’ long. Lining each side of the room are cyclops statues, 8 per side. Another set of bronze doors are at the far side of the room.
Cast Shield Other on Kieran
This seems like it might be a good time for it.
~detect magic~
Take 20 on perception
Also taking 20 on perception.
Will fire an arrow at a statue if they detect as magic or evil.
No magic or evil detected. Kieran notices that the floor is damp and there are two spots with small puddles about 2’ across. Both puddles are located by the foot of statues, fourth statue to the right, sixth statue to the left. Statues are life sized cyclops and appear to be stone, maybe the weight has caused the floor to sink slightly in those spots?
Kentaur shares that you are at the same level underground as the other room that was underwater, perhaps water is seeping in from below the floor?
Welp, gotta say that something seems off, but sometimes the best way is the straight forward way.
Kieran enters the room and heads towards the bronze doors on the other side.
That's the spirit Kieran. Spring whatever doom this room holds and let's see what lies beyond.
Tirnel will enter after Ibram but before Kentaur.
How much space you leaving between each other?
5 ft.