Thoom
Stauntram -4 ->
Fizz -10 -> -28 -> ->
Kaalul -18 -> -36 -> ->
Martel 0 -> -16 -> ->
Stauntram strikes as he walks back!
Martel waits for his dwarven companions to step through together, then cancels his spell.
The elemental moves to attack Stauntram but it is far less effective against a creature on land! It misses twice! The shark moves to attack Stauntram but also can't land a blow on the sturdy dwarf.
"That's it boyos!" Fizz cheers as he jabs himself again, "I like not bein' hurt!"
Stauntram 0
Fizz -22 -> ->
Kaalul -21 ->
Martel -1
Stauntram is fine with using any gap in defenses a shark leaves him.
And then he carries on against the elemental, stepping back as able.
[ooc]Honestly, I think Stauntram is too stubborn not to try beating the hell out of foes in front of him.[/b]
"Stauntram, back further up. The elemental should have the ability to come out of the water and combat us on land.
"It will be interesting if the shark chooses to do so."
Stauntram heeds Kaalul's words, and withdraws as far as possible without incurring backstabs.
"Do you think that shark has ever encountered a vertical water surface? I wonder if it will try to swim straight out." Martel ponders as he steps back. He zings a missile from his wand at the shark, in hopes of goading it through.
Stauntram shifts his considerable bearded bulk back down the passage and he is soon followed by the elemental, who strikes another mighty blow toward him! But the elemental is far less accustomed to fighting on land and can't break through Stauntram's defenses! The elemental's circlet, however, does glow once more. A massive, angry ape appears behind Fizz and strikes at him twice! It lands one blow (4 dam).
"We have it, now. Don't hold back!"
"Umm boyos?.." Fizz says nervously as he gets bludgeoned by the ape.
Stauntram 0
Fizz -15 -> -19 ->
Kaalul -16 ->
Martel -1
Martel ducks out of range of the ape, then pats the gnome on the head. ”Tough it out, friend, you’ll be fine!” He then stows his wand and grips his staff, getting ready to fight
Kaalul moves forward and the elemental strikes out! But because it is fighting on land and Martel has protected the dwarf, the blow misses!
Stauntram swings twice at the elemental with his mighty chain but misses! But Kaalul lands a mighty blow, appreciating the ease of attacking this creature outside its element.
The elemental lashes out at Kaalul but misses poorly while the ape tries to pound away at Fizz but the gnome stands too strong!
"Whew!" Fizz says nervously.
Stauntram 0
Fizz -24 ->
Kaalul -11 ->
Martel -1
"Before it summons another beast!"
Feeling urgency and a sense of nearing the end of this battle, Kaluul shouts out as he swings again.
Stauntram continues to batter at the elemental, eager to see it finally fall!
Martel sends another Magic Missile at the elemental.
Kaalul, Stauntram, and Martel combine to finally bring down the huge water elemental. After that, it doesn't take them long at all to bring down the ape. The group of brave adventurers catches their breath in the hall.
The circlet can be used to cast summon monster III that lasts one minute per wearer's level as a swift action. It can be used three times per day and must recharge for 1d6 rounds between uses.
Through the haze of the thick wall of water, you can barely make out a blue orb in the middle of that chamber.
Stauntram stomps to the entrance to the water cavern and peers in, wary of more threats.
"I can just about see a blue orb in there. I will approach it."
And with that, he stomps back into the water, reaching for the orb.
Holding his breath, Stauntram approaches the blue orb. He reaches for it and his weapon is enhanced!
"Whew, well..you all took your time with tha' one," Fizz says with a wink as another wound closes on Kaalul and opens on Fizz.
"That was a slog. But we won.", replies Stauntram.
"Now, whether to rest - or to push on."
"We fought well. Between Stauntram's skill at arms, Martel's magical knowledge, and Gnome's divine healing, we can and have accomplished much. However, we do not want to risk overextending ourselves. We should find a suitable place to rest. Any thoughts?"
Fizz gets a wry smile, starts blushing and lowers his head, "Divine?...well I...I mean...you boyos are too kind...I'm flattered.."
"I'm assuming that the last room is Fire, so I'd suggest camping right next to this water wall. Should anything come for us from the fire room, I have one more cast of Aboleth's Lung, then we could retreat into the water room."
Martel picks up the crown and examines it. "Ooh, this is fun. This will let you summon beasts with but a thought. Who wants it?"
"One for yourself or the others." replies Stauntram.
He looks through his pack, searching for something.
"My kit! It is gone!"
He is quite befuddled by this turn of events. Especially now that he will be closer to the earth than he might expect.
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"Ooh, this is fun. This will let you summon beasts with but a thought. Who wants it?"
"It seems like you or Gnome would best be able to put it to use."
As he lays out his bedroll Kaalul refuses to meet Stauntram's eyes. A dwarf who was unprepared for this holy mission! How shameful. But Kaalul will not judge his fellow dwarf.
Their ancestors will judge him plenty.
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Fizz jabs himself with his thumbs a couple times before he sets up his own bedroll and lays down to begin sleeping soundly.
During the rest Fizz can be heard mumbling something about chasing and 'lucky charms'.
"I'll take first watch, then," Martel says, as his companions seem to be bedding down without mentioning keeping a lookout. "It seems we'll be using our bedrolls in shifts anyway."
"That is generous, and better than I deserve.", replies Stauntram, genuinely surprised by Martel's notions. He looks at Kaalul, guilt on his face for his laxitude.
"I will take first watch also, Martel. Let the others sleep for now."
Stauntram (and his small friend) and Martel keep watch uneventfully. After Fizz and Kaalul are rested (spells restored, etc), they take their shift keeping watch. Kaalul hears something moving towards them in the hall. He sees a glowing form approaching the group! The creature reacts more quickly than either guardsman! The fiery form rushes forward and throws itself at Kaalul! But the dwarf thrusts the fiery, human-shaped foe back with his shield and attacks back while he and Fizz note another just like it appearing around the curve of the hallway.
With a thought, Stautram has his stony companion jog through the wall, to emerge in a flanking position later, as well as strengthening himself.
As he does all this, he charges the fiery thing threatening Kaalul and drives his weapon's head at it!
"Oh, wow! We've got some hot company boys!"
Kaalul hears something moving towards them in the hall.
As soon as hears something coming, Kaalul knows what it must be. They have already crushed the stone, weathered the lightning, and stood fast against the pounding wave. But if the scalding flame thinks to stand against a dwarf raised next to Torag's molten forges, it's got another thing coming.
"To arms!"
Martel gropes around for his wand and staff as he stands up. "Is it a scout? Don't let it get away!"
Stauntram and Martel prepare to fight while Fizz encourages his allies! Kaalul misses an attack and the elementals attack again while another rushes forward to join the fray!
The elementals swing their fiery limbs at the dwarves but can't connect!
Martel begins once again to enlarge Stauntram, stepping back a bit.
In order to not crush Kaalul when he expands, Stauntram steps to just behind him, where there is room to stand - and room to swing.