to hit, for magical piercing damage.
"Hey, I didnt wanna pop some critter that might be your companion or something."
I'll say it's flat footed even though it is moving towards Ulfrec at the time. Bradan's arrow hits and this seems to anger it.
Initiative for RD 1:
Ulfrec
Bradan
amphisbaena
Everyone else is asleep.
Half sleepy, Ulfrec and Geri spring into action! Let's see what we've got here...
Ulfrec and Geri still have sleep in their eyes and miss the target.
to hit, for damage
to hit, for damage
"Well, I managed to irk it, whatever it is."
ZZZzzzzz
The amphisbaena’s two heads can act independently, and the creature can move freely in either direction. In combat, it uses this ability to its utmost advantage, constantly spinning about to change up the direction of its strikes and guarding against enemies attempting to sneak closer or flank it. Unlike most snakes, amphisbaenas are aggressive, attacking anything that enters their territory. While they prefer smaller prey, they have been known to hunt gnomes, halflings, and other small humanoids, and will sometimes attack larger foes if they’re starving or preparing to shed.
Bradan's first arrow misses the coiling snake as it lunges towards Ulfrec and Geri. His second arrow does hit.
The snakes attacks Geri and Ulfrec with it's two heads which act independently of one another.
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Plus poison DC 14.
Bite—injury; save Fort DC 14; frequency 1/round for 6 rounds; effect 1d3 Con; cure 1 save.
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Plus poison DC 14.
Bite—injury; save Fort DC 14; frequency 1/round for 6 rounds; effect 1d3 Con; cure 1 save.
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Initiative for RD 2:
Ulfrec
Bradan
amphisbaena
Poke
Beorn
Aggrah
Dr Tes
Calain
Has Aggrah been awakened by sounds of combat? Can she act this round?
to hit for damage
to hit for damage
Bradan continues to loose pairs of arrows at the snake headed creature.
Poke Poke will setup his bell trap trip string
[Dice=disable device to try and enable device] 1d20 +10
I just wanna have a peaceful night zzz
she wakes from the commotion
Aggrah fixes her Evil eye upon the snake
DC 17 targeting to hit
Poke Poke will setup his bell trap trip string
[Dice=disable device to try and enable device] 1d20 +10
Initiative for RD 2:
Ulfrec
Bradan - hit once
amphisbaena -
Poke
Beorn
Aggrah - evil eyed the snake
Dr Tes
Calain
Poke Poke sneakly moves to a position to into a position strike.
Bite my brother, will ya?! Ulfrec steps trying to flank the serpent and takes another swing with his battleaxe.
Ulfrec hits twice and snakes begins to die. It's unresponsive but not quite dead.
The snake does not stabilize.
Poke Poke springs to his feet a quickly but sneakily moves towards the snake.
Up Next:
Beorn
Dr Tes
Calain
Beorn wakes up!
Is it dead? I suppose it would make a fine set of boots. Beorn looks into the darkness to make sure there are no more snakes.
The rest of the evening goes by uneventfully and you wake up refreshed and feeling stronger, more knowledgeable, more skilled, more talented. In fact, you feel like you've leveled up.
"We've found our missing Mrs. Turner, at the least. And this pool fellow with the missing bits of skin and flesh. So, what now? Do either of you two recent rescuees know how to get back to Fentonville? Or the general path to Nirmathas?"
Calain had snored his way through the snake incident last night and awoke refreshed and ready to make their way home.
He Strapped on his Breastplate and gear, (leaving his Armored Kilt in his pack as it no longer felt right to wear it) and Hefted his Greatsword. The Lucerine Hammer had proven precious little value in this swap and so he felt it not worth keeping in hand (for now).
Standing the picture of a warrior (albeit a Homely looking one to be kind) he asks Ms Turner, since it was she they were meant to be protecting, Ms Turner, now that the terrors of the previous day are a bit behind us, would you tell if the hag you were held by gave any indication WHY you were taken? Or if she was working for anyone?
"Treasure and settling old scores that's why I was kidnapped." She looks at group. "I thank you for rescuing me and well...you've earned the truth." She pauses as she contemplates her words.
"My deceased husband, Franz Turner, and I collected rare maps that focused on the Lake Encarthan region. My husband - at times - had to deal with some less than reputable people. That is where Captain "Jack" Goldwin comes in. He was pirate, thief and murder who deserved the guillotine for his deeds but he did have some merit. He could find "rare" items." She lets this sink in.
"One such item was a treasure map to the "Cursed Headlessman's" lair. She takes a bite of hard tac. "That map was acquired by my husband but there was a double-cross orchestrated by Capt Jack's partner in crime "The Greenwitch". "The Greenwhich" had me grabbed thinking that I knew where the map is located. She raises her palms up. "Rumor has it the map itself is cursed, those that seek the treasure are cursed, and once area around the lair are cursed." She nods in disbelief, as she notices Bradan subconsciously run his fingers through his streaked grey hair. "I think "curses" are for the weak minded and nothing more than ghost stories to keep people away."
Ulfrec and Bradan each find a small trail leaving the camp site each go in opposite directions. When Ulfrec and Poke exam the start of each trail they do find a couple set of small and medium sized footprints on one of the trails. It looks a bit more travelled than the other one.
"We can not go directly back, I still need to make a small detour."
Detour? You have a possibly still available witch hunting you and maybe some Lizardmen tribe. We'll continue to protect you Mrs Turner, but please don't dally. The less killing we have to do to keep you alive the better. What is this detour you'd like to make?
Calain examines the trails once they have been pointed out to him and shrugs. This swamp was not any territory he was familiar with and so he was more than happy to follow the Ranger and druids lead.
Treasure hunting? Best we properly equip ourselves for it.
Six o' one, hald dozen o' the other... I see the trail, but I've got no idea.
I could ask the land... it would make for faster passage.
He sniffs as the detour.
Mrs. turner looks at her new entourage and nods approvingly. "I wouldn't expect much trouble but we do need to make one small detour on the way that could offer a degree of risk." She states as a matter-of-fact. "I'll make sure you each personally receive an additional 20 platinum for your trouble." She pulls out a small coin purse and calls forth 160 platinum. The coin appear in her hand, "Payable in advance." She sets out 8 stacks of 20 coins.
"We leave at 6:00 am." Then she turns away disinterestedly and heads off to her room.
In a very business like manner your employer says, "We discussed and agreed to terms when we first met. I expect you to fulfill your obligations." Her shrewd business demeanor is noticeable. "This detour has to do with the map, I may know where my late husband hid it."
Ulfrec you decide the best path to travel is the one without any signs of recent footprints. You figure that path leads towards east which is the direction you would have taken to get to Lake Encarthan and the swamp will eventually drain towards that lake. Besides that is the region your charge is from.
We go East. This will take us towards the lake and familiar territory for the Mrs.