Rhen lays his shortsword into the water elemental. It looks like it is barely holding itself together.
It slams at him
Despite its misfortune, it manages to harm Rhen.
Round 4
Niu, Pay Day, Eddie,Ziera, Ranok, Rhen <========
water elemental red
"Rhen switch with Ranok," Zeira says as she stands looking over the field of battle."Ranok keep pressure on the water elemental and Niu tries and use whatever you have to keep it weakened."
Continuing to cackle, Niu moves the thunderstorm onto the red elemental.
LOL
The red elemental is destroyed. End initiative.
"Who needs some healing?
Niu 35-7=28
Rhen 54-6=48
Eddie hesitates at the spot the others thought was cursed. "Believe in curses, boss?
"No, Eddie. But I didn't believe in ghosts until a few minutes ago. Let's go."
"How did the Kobold zombies and undead get through here without a fight? Couldn't be because they are dead. They had living humans with them."
"Keep them wheels turnin', boy."
The two move up to your rear.
"No worries. Wes here ta protek ye."
'Heal yourself and Rhen, I don't need it yet." she says standing and walking forward, her glaive at the ready."If you had magics to restore my strength and Ranoks that would be greatly appreciated though"
Niu smiles crazily. "That type of healing is not in my repertoire. I could sap your strength even further, though.
Maybe if we make you weak enough, your strength will simply reset?"
Taking out his wand, Niu uses healing.
Resetting his wrist sheathes and holding the gem aloft again, Niu looks further into the complex.
"I've done my foolhardy leading for the day. Who is going to scout further in?"
As he waits, Niu will cast Detect Magic and scan each of the people who walked over the cursed area to see if there are any persistent magical effects.
There is a spell to detect cursed creatures. Detect magic would light up all of your allies and waste valuable time as Ziera's bond just lasts a few minutes. If anyone has been cursed, they will certainly know it. In fact, there have been no saving throws at this time. Hmmm....
Time ravaged this ornate chamber, which was obviously once majestic to behold. Half crumbled carvings of cityscapes, some atop clouds and others below the waves, adorn the walls here. Wispy cloud-stuff forms a ring of white vapor just below the ceiling. Four corridors branch off of this chamber in each cardinal direction. On the east wall, a cracked and crumbling portrait of a bearded man wearing armor made of coral and some strange glowing metal rests on the archway above the corridor there. More rasping laughter rings out from the room to the east, as well as the muffled moans of some tormented soul. The murals here depict the sprawling empire of Azlant in all its glory. Its reign was not restricted by the sky or the seas, and the Azlanti founded cities on the backs of clouds and on the ocean floor.
Ranok will look at Rhen questioningly, and then pass by him to stand in the room and take a look around.
Not sure who I'm going to be able to save down here. I guess the undead thing down in here needs to be stopped before it kills more for it's undead army though. Can't forget to mark that Thelgrin guy in the plus side of things.
Khonsu will advance into the water filled room.
The Wispy cloud-stuff that forms a ring of white vapor just below the ceiling is actively whirling very slowly. It is approximately 10 feet in diameter and five feet in height.
Niu follows impatiently behind Ranok, moving off to the side of the room as he enters.
Eyeing the swirling mist warily, Niu looks at the portrait. "I suppose this must be the original occupant of this tomb. Interesting armor..."
Looking around for any obvious traps, Niu comments, "I suppose we have to check out the sounds of torture first, though it seems a little too obvious."
Niu recognizes the armor in the portrait to be that of an Azlanti prince. He feels confident that there are no traps in the room.
"Let's keep moving then and spring this dead things trap."
RanokWill move to the mouth of the tunnel where the cries are coming from.
Khonsu Will advance to where Ranok just left.
The whispy cloud begins to take on a humanoid form. Dull, red eyes, grasping claws, and leathery wings give a demonic aspect to this creature’s smoky form.
Round 1
Niu <============
Cloud like thing
Ranok, Ziera, Rhen, Boss, Eddie
Planes=19, DC16
Niu knows that Belkers are somewhat resistant to all types of damage, are fairly difficult to hit and it takes many hits to down them. A true beast.
It can dish out the punishment with its natural attacks. Bite, 2 claws, and 2 wings. It can also get into your lungs and and attack from there if it switches to smoke form.
Truly frightened for the first time today, Niu calls out. "Try holding your breath, if it turns back to smoke. If it gets in your lungs, bad things happen."
Niu casts Burning Hands at the creature, then darts back out of the room.
The belker changes to smoke form and descends to floor level. The smoke tries to enter Ranok's lungs where it will solidify and do points of damage. A DC 17 fortitude prevents the smoke from entering your lungs, sharing your space, and moving with you as you move.
Ranok fort save <============
Niu
Belker
Ranok, Ziera, Rhen, Boss, Eddie
"Hngh!"
Ranok feels a claw within his chest. It deals its damage and clings to his insides.
Niu
belker
Ranok, Ziera, Rhen, Boss, Eddie <============
"Odd lookin' armor indeed Ye would never see a Dwarven craftsman makin' armor out o' something so weak." Rhen says short sword in hand as he creeps around looking fro traps.
Once the Mists turn in a creature Rhen is shocked but quickly recovers only to watch it go into Ranok's lungs.
"Spit it out boy!" Rhen shouts
Ranok may attempt to cough it out with a DC of fort 17 on his turn.
Feeling this thing clawing at him from the inside scares Ranok a great deal. It also sends him into a rage!
If he is able to, he will also take a seeing at the Belker, and bite.
[Ooc]-2 strength drain, +2 rage, +1 bless
if applicable
As Ranok coughs out the belker, he and Rhen both make contact with it.
Ziera Takes a chance to strike the creature
And she misses.
Round 2
Niu 34/35, Ranok 60/67+10
Niu <============
Belker
Ranok, Ziera, Rhen, Boss, Eddie
Taking a five foot step to where he can see again, Niu attempts to weaken the creature's attacks.
The belker returns to its natural form. The creature lets forth a barrage of whispy attacks on the barbarian in front of him.
Ranok takes 17 hps of damage
Ranok, Ziera, Rhen, Boss, Eddie <===========
Still raging, Ranok takes about mighty swing with his sword. Ranok connects so solidly, that he leans back, counterbalancing the sword, and cannot reach with his bite. His gleaming eyes do not even register the damage he had taken.
Ranok harms the evil creature.
Eddie and Boss move closer.
Niu
Belker
Ranok, Boss, Eddie
Ziera, Rhen <============
Woah! Could you imagine if he wasn't misfortuned? Thanks Niu!
This series of modules is actually quite tough. PC death is certainly on the table. They lull you in and then hit you hard. There is one more, "Hungry are the Dead". After that, we go for whatever. I have one chosen already. Hope you all live that long.
Yeah, misfortune has been a life saver for this group.
Rhen attempts to duck and roll futher along the side of the creature.
Rhen then stabs out at the creature.
By the Gods yer ugly aren't ye?" Rhen shouts as he stabs.
Ziera slices at it
Rhen manages to get past the creature's defenses but fails to land a blow. Ziera manages to land a blow.
Round 3
Niu 34/35, Ranok 43/67+10
Niu <============
Belker
Ranok, Ziera, Rhen, Boss, Eddie
Cackling as he takes a careful step forward, Niu reaches into his haversack to retrieve a scroll of air bubble.
The belker continues with Ranok
Ranok only takes 3 hp of damage due to misfortune.
Ranok, Ziera, Rhen, Boss, Eddie <==========
Rhen again attemptes to tumble behind the creature to get the most out of his attacks.