@Grandmaster TOZ - I suspect that we are dealing with invisible opponents here otherwise why single out Crazy. If they are within 30' of any of us then we can detect that there is an invisible opponent with a passive DC 20 Perception check otherwise it is a stealth+20 vs Perception check with distance penalties. This is often forgotten by many a GM so I am pointing it out. You probably know this but I have to try. ;)
I understand that our characters do not know that anything is amiss. Nothing to see here. :)
Cognatogen, Freedom of Mvmt, Barkskin, Absorb Toxicity, See Invisibility, Stoneskin CL15, Heroism CL5, Shield, Ill of Calm, Red Person 12min, EH avail, Re-roll avail
Conditions:
Bombshell shouts out a warning. "Watch out! There are COLOSSAL ethereal Mantises of DOOOM on the field, and they're coming right for us!"
Kn-Nature:1d20 + 12 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 12 + 2 + 2 = 18 And indeed, that's all that Bombshell knows about these things.
Bombshell will take a 5' step off the back of her Eagle and take an extract of targeted bomb admixture.
This is really not how I thought this combat would go down. I was expecting fire creatures or exploding tar pits and the like not ethereal monsters.
@Grandmaster TOZ - A few questions. 1) Will my character get to act this round as his initiative is higher than Crazy? 2) My character has the Etheral Jaunt supernatural ability. My reading of this ability is that he will be able to interact fully with ethereal creatures and that his spells will work on them if cast on the ethereal plane. Do you agree? 3) Can we make knowledge checks now or should we be waiting for our actual turn in initiative?
As Bombshell drinks her extract, a massive claw seems to slice through reality at her! The devastating blow is blunted by her stony skin, but it is only thanks to her abjurations that the claw does not latch onto her. As swiftly as it appeared, it withdraws into nothingness.
Crazy, let me know if I missed anything there. For the record, it reached you from over 20ft away. Rokgurn, only Bombshell was able to act thanks to see invisible. We are now in normal rounds. You can make knowledge checks at a penalty or wait until you can see them clearly.
Rokgurn calls upon the forces of nature itself to defy this creature.
Wow. they get opportunity attacks as well. Ouch.
He will use an immediate action to use Divine Interference against the initial attack of opportunity. Please reroll it at -5 to see if it hits as he will expend a 5th level slot to power it.
Edit - Even if hit he would be able to Jaunt as it is a supernatural power.
Reroll on Rokgurn:1d20 + 17 - 5 ⇒ (19) + 17 - 5 = 31I believe that still hits given the inability to see ethereal creatures? You should still be able to go ethereal.
Damage is reduced to 16 due to DR 5/-. If going Ethereal negates the grapple then he will phase out of the claw. On the Ethereal plane he should be able to see and make his knowledge checks as above.
As Rokgurn shifts ethereal, he sees the full extent of the scene that sent Bombshell into a panic. (Working on an alternate map view for those that can see.) Almost as soon as he is solid, the massive mantis flings him to the side, right into the waiting claw of the larger monstrosity. As the bigger mantis takes hold, Rokgurn finds both he and the mantis back on the material plane again. With a fling of its own claw, the mantis sends Rokgurn careening into the tar pit and its boiling temperatures!
Fire Damage:10d6 ⇒ (2, 5, 4, 6, 6, 2, 6, 6, 2, 2) = 41Reflex save to avoid being stuck in the tar. Throw Damage:3d6 ⇒ (6, 6, 5) = 17
Reflex save to become stuck:1d20 + 15 ⇒ (10) + 15 = 25
Rokgurn struggles against the stickiness of the tar pit but he
does not even feel the heat (Protection from Energy- Fire is reduced to 115 hps) due to his magical protections.
Could you please revise the damage taken. Also please note that his DR 5/- should apply to all attacks and throw damage as well.
Edit. I changed my idea on the question. Whisper would like to know if these creatures can see invisible creatures?
Edit - Why are more creatures getting AOO on my character? His movement ended when grabbed and he then spent a standard action (that does not provoke as it is Supernatural) to turn Ethereal?
Environmental damage such as falling and this throw damage are not subject to DR. Apologies for misremembering protection to be resistance. Both mantis used an ability to throw Rokgurn 30ft, which as determined before with the wind movement does provoke.
I am sorry to be a bother about this but exactly when in the turn did the 2nd AOO happen? As I recall I moved which provoked. I then used an immediate action on my turn which counts as a swift action (as it is during my turn) to use Divine Intervention which failed. I was grabbed ending my movement. I then used a standard action to turn Ethereal. This should end my turn. So I should have an immediate action to activate the Divine Intervention against the 2nd Mantis. Or at least I think so. I have a nice 7th level slot to burn if you agree.
The massive mantis rears up and savages Rokgurn, one claw latching hold as it bites hard into his elemental form. The other two mantis colossi flex claws in anticipation.
Kasimir scoffs. “You cannot deceive the Prince of Deceivers so easily. Show yourself!”
He uses his swift action to copycat himself, and then casts invisibility purge and then coasts forward on eagleback, exact location pending map update.
Kasimir’s eyes go wide at the sight of this immense creature. Acting quickly, he calls upon his copycat power to disguise himself with a single quick gesture. Then, he hauls back on the reins and shouts ”Up, now!”
(This could provoke, but moving 20’ higher should be a grand total of 70 feet up, and hopefully out of melee range.)
From there, Kasimir will cast Invisibility Purge. with a 65’ radius, casting defensively just in case, using his bracers to help him.
"Besmara's salty depths." Hamish exclaims, as whatever foes guard this place start attacking with no visible indication of where they might be!
The crewman throwing the depth sounders start reacting, pointing towards the ground yelling something about submersed enemies.
Shortly thereafter, the collasal mantis pops into view, and snags up Yuri.
"Kraken breaching to starboard!" One of the sailors yells, and the men on the foredeck immediately swivel the harpoon guns around, as cannon ports begin to open along both sides.
"Evasive maneuvers!" Hamish yells. "Prepare the chase cannons and depth charges, and ready to repel boarders!" Immediately, many of the crew start ducking behind the armored gunwales, while others start rolling small weighted barrels towards the rails. The ship starts weaving back towards its captain.
The ship's harpoons fire at the creature grasping Yuri, the tiny spears seeming little more than pin pricks compared to the size of the enemy.
The Gull will perform a single move, defensively moving back towards Hamish, intentionally provoking from pretty much all unseen enemies (though looks like 2 of them are currently grappling 8P), then attack yellow at range. Current Seaward Gull AC: 43
As the Gull approaches, Hamish takes a small flying step to the side, and downwards (not at all intending to use the Gull to hide behind). Conscious of Rokgurn getting plucked from existence right nearby, he utters a quick arcane phrase, ever wary of the unseen foe, and touches the ships mast.
5' step, then defensively cast Evolution Surge on the Seaward Gull Defensive casting vs DC 21:1d20 + 20 ⇒ (17) + 20 = 37.
He will give the Gull the pounce and rend evolutions.
He will then call out a swift word to release Yuri.
By the Inheritor, be released of thy captivity!
Littany:
With a powerful prayer, you call upon the servants of your god to whisk a friend out of a grapple. The target loses the grappled and pinned conditions and is teleported 10 feet. If there is no available space for the target to teleport to, the spell fails.
If Yuri is not grappled, then Omrax casts grace...otherwise the same actions...pathetic as it was.
Medium Male CG Dwarf Barbarian (chained) 12/Fighter 2 | HP 165/165 (raging 221/221) | AC 25 (raging 27) T 15 (13) FF 22 (24) | CMB +20 (23), CMD 33 (34) +3 vs Sunder, +4 vs Bull Rush & Trip| F +22 (26), R +12, W +9 (12) | Init +6 | Perc +17 (+2 stonework) & darkvision SM +0 | Speed 30' | Active Conditions: Lucky # 6; | Constant: Combat Reflexes, DR 2/-, Imp. Uncanny Dodge
When Yuri is grappled by the fearsome mantis claw a talisman around his neck momentarily sparkles before crumbling to dust. Yuri wears a Lesser Talisman of Freedom, which is triggered when he is grappled, granting him freedom of movement for 3 rounds. As I read the item and the spell, it doesn't actually prevent me from being grappled, but it ensures that any attempt to maintain the grapple next round will auto-fail. That's how I rule freedom of movement when I GM, but I've noticed that many others simply rule it as the initial grapple attempt fails. It matters in this case because Yuri will presumably be in a different position on the map if the grapple didn't succeed in the first place. GM, what's your ruling?
Medium Male CG Dwarf Barbarian (chained) 12/Fighter 2 | HP 165/165 (raging 221/221) | AC 25 (raging 27) T 15 (13) FF 22 (24) | CMB +20 (23), CMD 33 (34) +3 vs Sunder, +4 vs Bull Rush & Trip| F +22 (26), R +12, W +9 (12) | Init +6 | Perc +17 (+2 stonework) & darkvision SM +0 | Speed 30' | Active Conditions: Lucky # 6; | Constant: Combat Reflexes, DR 2/-, Imp. Uncanny Dodge
Yuri finds this situation infuriating. "Where is Rocky? Speak, foul insect! What have you done with him?!?" Stepping forward, he unleashes a torrent of attacks on the creature.
Free action to enter rage (4/32) Free action haste from boots of speed (3/10) 5' step up and over, to get within 10' range of Yellow. Since Yuri is at 15' altitude and the Gull is at 20', this should not block its charge lane.
+5 Furious adamantine dorn-dergar, PA, haste:1d20 + 23 ⇒ (18) + 23 = 41 B dmg:1d10 + 27 ⇒ (8) + 27 = 35+4 dmg from Witch Hunter if they have spells or SLA
+5 Furious adamantine dorn-dergar, PA, haste:1d20 + 23 ⇒ (2) + 23 = 25 B dmg:1d10 + 27 ⇒ (6) + 27 = 33+4 dmg from Witch Hunter if they have spells or SLA
+5 Furious adamantine dorn-dergar, PA, haste:1d20 + 18 ⇒ (11) + 18 = 29 B dmg:1d10 + 27 ⇒ (2) + 27 = 29+4 dmg from Witch Hunter if they have spells or SLA
+5 Furious adamantine dorn-dergar, PA, haste:1d20 + 13 ⇒ (16) + 13 = 29 B dmg:1d10 + 27 ⇒ (2) + 27 = 29+4 dmg from Witch Hunter if they have spells or SLA
Yuri's current AC is 30 (or 32 if within 10' of the Gull), and 4 higher vs critical confirmation rolls. He has Freedom of Movement (round 1/3)
With mindless reflexes, the massive insect swipes at the Gull, barely even scratching the broadside of the ship. As the Gull rounds with harpoons, Yuri savages the tree trunk legs, bringing it low to smash its head in its clacking mandibles.
Cognatogen, Freedom of Mvmt, Barkskin, Absorb Toxicity, See Invisibility, Stoneskin CL15, Heroism CL5, Shield, Ill of Calm, Red Person 12min, EH avail, Re-roll avail
Conditions:
When the creature seized upon the opportunity to attack Crazy and hit him critically, Crazy IMMEDIATEly activates his buffering cap to convert the critical damage to nonlethal damage.
taking dmg dice in order: 25 lethal, 27 NL dmg
Pardon the questions:
- are they strictly moving on the ground, or are they flying?
- how far has Crazy seen them reach? (if Rokgurn's movement provoked AoO, it might've been at the furthest the beasties could reach.)
- Also, have any of them taken more than one attack of opportunity between their own actions, i.e. do they have combat reflexes? (it would seem yes, but a bit confusing with post & repost, etc)
If they have shown no ability to fly/get off the ground, here's Crazy's actions:
Crazy clicks his heels as a free action to activate his boots of haste, then uses a standard action to go total defense. He then flies up to 80 feet of height, provoking an attack of opportunity along the way.
Current AC: 37 / 22T / 27FF
If they have shown ability to fly/get off the ground:
Crazy will use standard action to go total defense and pull out his wand of illusion of calm, taking a 5' step back to use the eagle as cover.
Current AC: 36 / 21T / 27FF
I'll reposition Crazy on the map once I know which actions he took.
Male Half Elf -Paladin 13 AC32/T11(18) /F31/CMD28| Hp 121/121 | Fort:+21;Ref:+16;Will+18(25) |Percept.+10 | Init.+3. { } ( +2 keen div bond 1/3 used, smite for 2/6 used. Hands 6d6 6/15 used) { eaglesoul 10hrs— } Spectral Wolf {AC24 100/100 hp}
So at this time, Omrax does not see any other bug creatures nor does he see Rokgurn?
Omrax smiles as the first bug drops.
”Well done Master Yuri. Does anyone see other if the creatures lurking? “
Will delay until Rokgurn goes to see if any creature location is identified. Most likely will divine bond his longsword +2/keen while waiting and will use litany to free anyone grappled as an immediate.
As Kasimir brings forth an invisibility purge, the lesser mantis fades into view. Not because of the spell, but as it crosses into the materiel! It savages the paladin, claws gripping him close!
36 Rokgurn (Damage: 59)
22 Red
19 Crazy (Damage: 42)
19 Hamish
17 Yuri (Damage: 22)
5 Kasimir
5 Blue
Omrax can take his actions, as well as Rokgurn. Update on rules to come in the discussion. Edit: Adjusted Yuri’s damage due to using the big mantis damage bonus by accident.
I meant is it the red, blue, or yellow one that is the 'big one' you keep referencing. =) Keeping in mind we've not technically seen the red one yet, but for reference later... since they all have the same image.
Rokgurn now understands the full extent of his hubris as he is held in a fatal death grip by this alien monstrosity. With no other options remaining Rokgurn allows his body to phase back into the material plane. After a moment of deliberation his body begins to shift in an attempt to try and absorb the oncoming onslaught. His form rearranges into a giant peacock of water.
The giant bird of water asks the party for assistance.
"Some help would be great here and healing even better."
Standard Action - Wild Shape Huge Water Elemental. He will grow to be standing on the ground as he is now huge but not touching the tar pits.
| HP 40/40 | AC 19 T 15 FF 16| CMB +12 CMD 20| SR 20 F +9 R +8 W +11| PER +14 Low Light Vision SM+2| Speed 10' Fly 60' +11 Stealth +15|
Active Conditions:
Skilled-Arcana, Planes, Local
Whisper is returned to the material plane and is rudely ejected from his safety cage and right up against the claw still holding his master. With little hope of success the small bird begins to scratch and peck at this horrible insect.
If Whisper can attack without provoking an attack of opportunity he will otherwise he will 5' fly and take total defense. He is just looking to be a target to the Red Mantis.
Cognatogen, Freedom of Mvmt, Barkskin, Absorb Toxicity, See Invisibility, Stoneskin CL15, Heroism CL5, Shield, Ill of Calm, Red Person 12min, EH avail, Re-roll avail
Conditions:
Retrofix due to GM's answers: Crazy clicks his heels to activate his boots of speed, getting up to a height of 80', then uses his extract of Illusion of Calm.
Male Half Elf -Paladin 13 AC32/T11(18) /F31/CMD28| Hp 121/121 | Fort:+21;Ref:+16;Will+18(25) |Percept.+10 | Init.+3. { } ( +2 keen div bond 1/3 used, smite for 2/6 used. Hands 6d6 6/15 used) { eaglesoul 10hrs— } Spectral Wolf {AC24 100/100 hp}
@GM - PM Sent. Will await response before posting Omrax's attack/action
Omrax calls out to his deity Iomedae, Champion of the Gods - grant me this Moment of Glory to vanquish this foe and continue this holy quest.
A holy light shines from Omrax's eyes momentarily. Clicking his heels of his new boots to gain speed, he swings his longsword repeated while held tightly in the grasp of the huge vermin.
Release me! NOW!Hasted attacks one-handed, vs grappling AC?
