LG Male Medium Dwarf Fighter 13 (He/Him) | HP 205| AC 35 (36 with shield) | F +24 [Battle Hardened] R +21 W[+22 vs. emotion] +23 | Perc +23 (+25 for init) | Speed 25ft | Spells 1st: Sure Strike, Gentle Landing 2nd: See the Unseen 3rd: Time Jump, Blazing Dive| Class DC 31 | Resist: Slashing 4 | Helmet 2/2 Cape 1/1
"Wretched fiend!"
Kolgradd is mad as hell, and interposes himself between Jevar and the fiend before trying to outpace its healing
Boodiddly waves farewell with the oversized hand before letting it fade as well. With a whistle and snap of his fingers, he conjures lutefisk and good feelings for everyone.
NG Methodical Mind ???Half-Elf??? Cleric of Pharasma (Multiclass Sorcerer) 9 | HP 107/107 | AC 25 (26 with shield) | F 15 R 13 W 19 [resolve] | Perc 17 | Stealth 2 | speed 25 | Active Conditions:
"Let's see if fiend is truly the right word here." Shakur allows flames to dance around his fingers before firing them at the man.
[AA]Searing Light
Flat:1d20 ⇒ 12 Attack:1d20 + 17 ⇒ (11) + 17 = 28
He'll then cast shield real quick.
(If you saw and old version with True Strike, that was before I realized I'm completely out of sorcerer spell slots. My bad)
Note to the rest of y’all: the reflection got to have one more set of actions before it faded, because I didn’t let Boodiddly take them on the first turn it was there. He got my permission to do that.
Boodiddly harmonizes.
Jevar heals himself by simply telling himself that it’s all just a dream.
Kolgradd attacks the fiendish gentleman.
Shakur launches a ray of light at the fiendish gentleman, who dodges out of the way.
The fiendish gentleman turns to look at the doorway. He cartoonishly avoids Kolgradd’s reactions as he moves toward the door. Stride toward the door; ignores AoO with Mobility.
”Well, gentleman, it has certainly been a time, but I have now overstayed my welcome. Tell Weiralai I said ‘hello.’ Toodles!”
The fiendish gentleman then runs out the doorway, taking the hazy illusions with him and allowing Jevar to be able to reduce his frightened value. As the amnesiacs move out to try to intercept, they simply find that the fiendish gentleman is just…gone.
Healing:
Jevar and Boodiddly Refocus while Shakur Treats Wounds.
LG Male Medium Dwarf Fighter 13 (He/Him) | HP 205| AC 35 (36 with shield) | F +24 [Battle Hardened] R +21 W[+22 vs. emotion] +23 | Perc +23 (+25 for init) | Speed 25ft | Spells 1st: Sure Strike, Gentle Landing 2nd: See the Unseen 3rd: Time Jump, Blazing Dive| Class DC 31 | Resist: Slashing 4 | Helmet 2/2 Cape 1/1
"That bloody horn he blew outside, it was a call to arms!"
Kolgradd shouts out a quick paraphrasing as he bursts into action, brining up his shield and charging
Considering these guys were guarding this place, it’s a fair assumption to say that they would have had their weapons out. Black attacks Kolgradd with his kukri!
◆ Black vs Kolgradd w/shield & inspire defense:1d20 + 18 ⇒ (5) + 18 = 23 Damage:2d6 + 6 ⇒ (5, 3) + 6 = 14 plus 1d6 persistent bleed
LG Male Medium Dwarf Fighter 13 (He/Him) | HP 205| AC 35 (36 with shield) | F +24 [Battle Hardened] R +21 W[+22 vs. emotion] +23 | Perc +23 (+25 for init) | Speed 25ft | Spells 1st: Sure Strike, Gentle Landing 2nd: See the Unseen 3rd: Time Jump, Blazing Dive| Class DC 31 | Resist: Slashing 4 | Helmet 2/2 Cape 1/1
Frozen in pain, Kolgradd attempts to master the sensations wracking his body.
◆ Retch
Fort:1d20 + 17 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 17 + 1 = 37
Looking back up to find the multiple images, he growls and starts smashing at them.
M Gnome Bard 13 | HP 151 | AC 32 | F +21 R +21 W +23 (Success -> Crit Success) | Perc +22 (+2 vs Initiative), Imprecise Scent | Speed 25 ft | Focus 2/2 | Spells: 1st 3/3 2nd 3/3 3rd 3/3 4th 3/3 5th 3/3 6th 3/3 7th 2/2 | Staff Charges: 7/7 | Active Conditions: None
Boodiddly continues clapping encouragingly as he walks up the stairs and takes a position between Jevar and Kolgradd. With a mischievous grin, he wiggles his nose and shouts “BOO!!” at the two lengizens.
Performance to Linger vs DC 26:1d20 + 19 ⇒ (16) + 19 = 35
Will, ID vs DC 25:1d20 + 18 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 18 + 1 = 31
Lingering Composition [F], then cast inspire defense [A], Stride [A], and Create Impossibility to cast lvl 3 fear at Black and White (Will 27) [A].
LG Male Medium Dwarf Fighter 13 (He/Him) | HP 205| AC 35 (36 with shield) | F +24 [Battle Hardened] R +21 W[+22 vs. emotion] +23 | Perc +23 (+25 for init) | Speed 25ft | Spells 1st: Sure Strike, Gentle Landing 2nd: See the Unseen 3rd: Time Jump, Blazing Dive| Class DC 31 | Resist: Slashing 4 | Helmet 2/2 Cape 1/1
I think Black should be on 1 image after Kolgradd's first two swings?
Reacting to the kukri, Kolgradd brings up a shield an instant too late
M Gnome Bard 13 | HP 151 | AC 32 | F +21 R +21 W +23 (Success -> Crit Success) | Perc +22 (+2 vs Initiative), Imprecise Scent | Speed 25 ft | Focus 2/2 | Spells: 1st 3/3 2nd 3/3 3rd 3/3 4th 3/3 5th 3/3 6th 3/3 7th 2/2 | Staff Charges: 7/7 | Active Conditions: None
Boodiddly raises an eyebrow as the lengazian flails wildly in front of him. “Sorry, are you… Is this a clowning act? Oh, I’m supposed to laugh - sorry!” The gnome’s chuckles echo and build on each other, inviting the aberration to join in.
Diplomacy to Bon Mot vs White:1d20 + 20 ⇒ (2) + 20 = 22Oof!
Bon Mot [A] and cast hideous laughter on White [AA].
I think a line or AoE should cut through images. Taking damage is just being in the wrong square.
Okay, this is getting a little old...
Jevar is sounding impatient.
◆◆ Cast (somatic, verbal) grim tendrils (30 ft line straight South through WHITE Negative damage on line, persistent bleed damage:2d4 ⇒ (1, 4) = 51 = 1
DC27 Fortitude:
Critical Success The creature is unaffected.
Success The creature takes half the negative damage and no persistent bleed damage.
Failure The creature takes full damage.
Critical Failure The creature takes double negative damage and double persistent bleed damage.
NG Methodical Mind ???Half-Elf??? Cleric of Pharasma (Multiclass Sorcerer) 9 | HP 107/107 | AC 25 (26 with shield) | F 15 R 13 W 19 [resolve] | Perc 17 | Stealth 2 | speed 25 | Active Conditions:
Telekinetic Projectile:1d20 + 15 ⇒ (9) + 15 = 24
Continuing to miss the creature, Shakur one again throws up a shield.
LG Male Medium Dwarf Fighter 13 (He/Him) | HP 205| AC 35 (36 with shield) | F +24 [Battle Hardened] R +21 W[+22 vs. emotion] +23 | Perc +23 (+25 for init) | Speed 25ft | Spells 1st: Sure Strike, Gentle Landing 2nd: See the Unseen 3rd: Time Jump, Blazing Dive| Class DC 31 | Resist: Slashing 4 | Helmet 2/2 Cape 1/1
Kolgradd rolls to his feet, and despite his injuries and his bleeding he continues trying to pummel his opponent.
M Gnome Bard 13 | HP 151 | AC 32 | F +21 R +21 W +23 (Success -> Crit Success) | Perc +22 (+2 vs Initiative), Imprecise Scent | Speed 25 ft | Focus 2/2 | Spells: 1st 3/3 2nd 3/3 3rd 3/3 4th 3/3 5th 3/3 6th 3/3 7th 2/2 | Staff Charges: 7/7 | Active Conditions: None
“Did you know that if you look at things that are doubled and cross your eyes, it fuses them together into a single thing?” Boodiddly demonstrates…
Will, ID vs DC 23:1d20 + 18 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 18 + 1 = 24 Counteract (lvl 2) vs Black Mirror Image:1d20 + 17 ⇒ (20) + 17 = 37
…and nods in satisfaction. “There, see? Now let’s get you back up on your feet.” The musician does his best impression of Shakur, with an oversized frown and wildly-waving arms.
Will, ID vs DC 25:1d20 + 18 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 18 + 1 = 29 Heal vs Kolgradd:4d8 + 32 ⇒ (7, 8, 3, 8) + 32 = 58
Create Impossibilities to duplicate lvl 2 dispel magic [A] and lvl 4 heal [AA].
LG Male Medium Dwarf Fighter 13 (He/Him) | HP 205| AC 35 (36 with shield) | F +24 [Battle Hardened] R +21 W[+22 vs. emotion] +23 | Perc +23 (+25 for init) | Speed 25ft | Spells 1st: Sure Strike, Gentle Landing 2nd: See the Unseen 3rd: Time Jump, Blazing Dive| Class DC 31 | Resist: Slashing 4 | Helmet 2/2 Cape 1/1
Despite feeling a fool at being tripped again, Kolgradd sees an opening when Jevar calls to Shakur, and he nods at a position opposite black.
If Shakur does want to step, if he goes right it will open a flank for Kolgradd so he'll suggest that and delay until last
He groans at being tripped again, rolls to his feet again, and pointedly ignores his attacker as he only has eyes for the injured one.
NG Methodical Mind ???Half-Elf??? Cleric of Pharasma (Multiclass Sorcerer) 9 | HP 107/107 | AC 25 (26 with shield) | F 15 R 13 W 19 [resolve] | Perc 17 | Stealth 2 | speed 25 | Active Conditions:
"I don't look like that!" Shakur shouts. He does, however, look exactly like that as he steps to the side and then heals Kolgradd.
Gonna take that as Jevar saying he Delays until after Shakur.
Kolgradd stands up and attacks Black! Reroll makes it become a success.
1-3 hits:1d6 ⇒ 3
And when he does, the man collapses into unconsciousness! Technically, the fast healing means that he’d still be in combat for a bit, but I’m just gonna handwave it and say that that basically kills him.
Bleed Damage:1d6 ⇒ 6 DC 15 flat:1d20 ⇒ 15
Boodiddly uses the Dreamlands to remove White’s magic and heal Kolgradd.
Shakur moves over and heals Kolgradd of his remaining wounds.
Jevar sends a lightning bolt through White!
White basic Reflex:1d20 + 19 ⇒ (1) + 19 = 20OOF!
White’s arms twitch wildly as he is shocked to his core! ”Well, no point running now…”
LG Male Medium Dwarf Fighter 13 (He/Him) | HP 205| AC 35 (36 with shield) | F +24 [Battle Hardened] R +21 W[+22 vs. emotion] +23 | Perc +23 (+25 for init) | Speed 25ft | Spells 1st: Sure Strike, Gentle Landing 2nd: See the Unseen 3rd: Time Jump, Blazing Dive| Class DC 31 | Resist: Slashing 4 | Helmet 2/2 Cape 1/1
Kolgradd gives a nod of thanks to Boodiddly and Shakur, and grins when his opponent falls. He grins even wider when the other gets hit by Jevar's lightning bolt, but it's not until he goes in for the trip again and fails that a bark of laughter escapes Kolgradd's mouth.
"Ha!"
He doesn't allow it to distract him though, he's already moving to bring the hammer down.
Alright, finals are done, so I should be back to posting a lot more regularly.
Also, I forgot about White’s fast healing last turn.
Kolgradd swings his hammer and hits White square in the torso! But it…didn’t seem to be hitting quite as vital of an area as he expected. Resistance to critical hits.
Shakur then sends a mass of flame at White, burning them to cinders.
To the north
The first thing the amnesiacs notice as they exit out onto the roof is the beast sitting there. It is about the size of an elephant, but is a scaley, bird-like creature that has a vaguely horse-like head and vast, slime-encrusted wings. Upon its back is an ornate howdah look it up; there's a picture of this thing on the maps.
GM Screen:
4d20 ⇒ (9, 15, 4, 19) = 47
Boodiddly:
Bardic Lore: This thing either has no need for oxygen, or is capable of sudden bursts of speed.
Jevar:
Arcana: This is a shantak, a magical beast capable of space travel. They are known to be notoriously difficult as mounts.
Kolgradd:
Arcana: This thing either has no need for oxygen, or is capable of sudden bursts of speed.
Shakur:
Nature: This is a shantak, a magical beast capable of space travel. They are known to be notoriously difficult as mounts.
When the amnesiacs arrive, the creature lifts its head to look at them, when it does, it cocks its head in confusion. It then speaks to the amnesiacs; its voice a high-pitched squeal that grates against the ears like the sound of glass grinding against stone.
M Gnome Bard 13 | HP 151 | AC 32 | F +21 R +21 W +23 (Success -> Crit Success) | Perc +22 (+2 vs Initiative), Imprecise Scent | Speed 25 ft | Focus 2/2 | Spells: 1st 3/3 2nd 3/3 3rd 3/3 4th 3/3 5th 3/3 6th 3/3 7th 2/2 | Staff Charges: 7/7 | Active Conditions: None
Boodiddly resists the urge to cover his ears at the sound of the creature’s voice and instead holds up a hand in (what he hopes is) a more-or-less universal sign of “wait a moment”.
Will vs DC 20:1d20 + 18 ⇒ (7) + 18 = 25 Create Impossibility - lvl 3 comprehend languages
As he taps into the strange feeling of “understanding what someone in a dream is saying without understanding the words they’re saying”, he makes a circular motion with his hand as if to say “say it again please”.
LG Male Medium Dwarf Fighter 13 (He/Him) | HP 205| AC 35 (36 with shield) | F +24 [Battle Hardened] R +21 W[+22 vs. emotion] +23 | Perc +23 (+25 for init) | Speed 25ft | Spells 1st: Sure Strike, Gentle Landing 2nd: See the Unseen 3rd: Time Jump, Blazing Dive| Class DC 31 | Resist: Slashing 4 | Helmet 2/2 Cape 1/1
Kolgradd nods to Jevar when he mentions the language, and then barks out:
"Kolgradd Thunderiron!"
He waves invitingly at his allies to indicate that introductions are in order.
He resists the urge to say any more for now, knowing that if any dissembling is called for he is ill-suited to it.
You probably shouldn't have even told it your name, there are creatures that can use such knowledge
Just a note that Create Impossibility is inherently short-acting; it only lasts 3 rounds (a minute on a crit success)
Also, since one of y’all does speak Aklo, I’m just gonna assume that Kolgradd acts as a translator, so I’ll just put the translation for what the thing says instead of being coy about it.
The giant thing looks nervously over its shoulder toward the courtyard. Translation:”I heard a lot of noise a while ago. Are the faceless things still here?”
Jevar looks back and forth between the creature and Kolgradd.
You... gave it your name? You didn't give it my name did you? he asks nervously.
Then, submitting to Kolgradd's translation: Yes, you probably heard us dispatching several agents just then. It is safe now. Have you been waiting them out so you could go somewhere?
NG Methodical Mind ???Half-Elf??? Cleric of Pharasma (Multiclass Sorcerer) 9 | HP 107/107 | AC 25 (26 with shield) | F 15 R 13 W 19 [resolve] | Perc 17 | Stealth 2 | speed 25 | Active Conditions:
"The faceless ones were only a portion of the trouble." Shakur adds. "Please, uhh, before you go. We're looking for the man that used to be here. We aren't sure how long ago, since time is wibbly wobbly here."
Then, submitting to Kolgradd's translation: Yes, you probably heard us dispatching several agents just then. It is safe now. Have you been waiting them out so you could go somewhere?
Translation:"No, they just...creep me out." The beast shudders.
Shakur Hektat wrote:
"Please, uhh, before you go. We're looking for the man that used to be here. We aren't sure how long ago, since time is wibbly wobbly here."
Translation:"Oh, the yellow guy? Weiralai and my brother took him to the moon." The beasts eyes go wide for a moment. "I mean...um...oh, I shouldn't have said that."
LG Male Medium Dwarf Fighter 13 (He/Him) | HP 205| AC 35 (36 with shield) | F +24 [Battle Hardened] R +21 W[+22 vs. emotion] +23 | Perc +23 (+25 for init) | Speed 25ft | Spells 1st: Sure Strike, Gentle Landing 2nd: See the Unseen 3rd: Time Jump, Blazing Dive| Class DC 31 | Resist: Slashing 4 | Helmet 2/2 Cape 1/1
Kolgradd's hands tighten on his maul when he hears Weiralai's name, and it's only Jevar's calm that keeps him level and translating.
This must be some sort of intelligent transportation, like a dream-dragon. Or maybe a drake is the more apt comparison. I wonder how loyal they are...
As ever Kolgradd is not going to try any diplomatic manoeuvrers but maybe a recall knowledge?
M Gnome Bard 13 | HP 151 | AC 32 | F +21 R +21 W +23 (Success -> Crit Success) | Perc +22 (+2 vs Initiative), Imprecise Scent | Speed 25 ft | Focus 2/2 | Spells: 1st 3/3 2nd 3/3 3rd 3/3 4th 3/3 5th 3/3 6th 3/3 7th 2/2 | Staff Charges: 7/7 | Active Conditions: None
Boodiddly finds it somewhat difficult to follow the creature’s words due to continued concentration on maintaining his dream, but he finds an opportunity to quickly blurt in the strange language, “The yellow man is our friend! We’d really like to see him again - do you know where on the moon he might be? Or if you can’t tell us, could you… show us?”
Diplomacy to Make a Request:1d20 + 20 ⇒ (20) + 20 = 40
Translation:"He's your friend? Oh...Well...I could probably take you to the lunar prison that Weiralai took him to...It would take me..12 hours to get there, I think."
With the nat 20, it’s DEFINITELY not going to betray you or anything.
It’s now assumed that y’all let this thing take you to the moon. And, reminder that y’all can be in the Dreamlands for up to 8 days of apparent time; this is just the first time it’s really come up. I’m going under the assumption that y’all rest and make your daily preparations on the way to the moon.
Moonday 14 Neth, 4716 (Dreamlands Day 2)
The massive creature carrying the amnesiacs land on the moon after a disturbingly-quick 12 hours. The beast lands in a wide-open paddock on the shores of a vast sea of a dark, viscous liquid. The only other thing to note is a gray, stone building about a mile to the north. The giant beast is noticeably nervous.
Translation:”Ohh…Weiralai and my brother aren’t here…We should go back; if Weiralai finds out I helped you, it isn’t gonna end well…Oh, but you need to find your friend…And you also need a way back…Look, I can’t stay here too long—a couple days at most. I’ll wait for you, but…Weiralai REALLY can’t find out that I helped you…Your friend should be at the building over there. Please be quick!”
To the building
A closed metal portcullis fifteen feet wide and fifteen feet high blocks a long hallway into the stone building. A squat guard post stands to the right of the portcullis as though budding from the building, its blank three-foot-square windows resembling empty eye sockets. Map Updated
In the guard post is a hound-faced Leng ghoul that looks fairly bored. When he sees the amnesiacs, he waves his hand dismissively. ”No trespassers. Piss off.”
Jevar expects more language confusion as they approach the entrance. He's surprised when he hears familiar words, and perks up visibly.
Oh! You speak common. Good start... you see we were supposed to have come here with Weiralai and we're just catching up. He would much appreciate it if you could let us join them.
Diplomacy:1d20 + 13 ⇒ (1) + 13 = 14 Welp, it's getting on towards the end of the month... Diplomacy, hero point reroll:1d20 + 13 ⇒ (1) + 13 = 14 Amazing...
He is not, however, ready with smooth words. He laughs sheepishly and looks to Boodiddly.
M Gnome Bard 13 | HP 151 | AC 32 | F +21 R +21 W +23 (Success -> Crit Success) | Perc +22 (+2 vs Initiative), Imprecise Scent | Speed 25 ft | Focus 2/2 | Spells: 1st 3/3 2nd 3/3 3rd 3/3 4th 3/3 5th 3/3 6th 3/3 7th 2/2 | Staff Charges: 7/7 | Active Conditions: None
“You know, when you think about it, the phrase ‘no trespassers’ is kinda redundant, isn’t it? I mean, do you ever see the opposite? ‘Trespassers welcome, get your trespasser card stamped here, we heart trespassers’, that sort of thing?” Boodiddly glides forward, his casual tone matched by his casual pace.
“Anyway, what my friend here is trying to say is that we have another friend here we’d like to speak with, and then we’ll be on our way. Tall chap, hair’s a bit wild and reminiscent of a skunk, likes the color yellow. You seen ‘im?”
”Yeah, Weiralai brought the guy in several days ago and admitted him into the prison. Well, I’m guessing so; she left without him. Anyway, the prison has a strict ‘no visitor’ policy, so I will reiterate: piss off.”
LG Male Medium Dwarf Fighter 13 (He/Him) | HP 205| AC 35 (36 with shield) | F +24 [Battle Hardened] R +21 W[+22 vs. emotion] +23 | Perc +23 (+25 for init) | Speed 25ft | Spells 1st: Sure Strike, Gentle Landing 2nd: See the Unseen 3rd: Time Jump, Blazing Dive| Class DC 31 | Resist: Slashing 4 | Helmet 2/2 Cape 1/1
"What a load of rubbish"
Kolgradd grumbles and walks off out of sight around the corner, beckoning his allies to follow.
"There might be another entrance, let's have a look around the building"
It looks like there's some sort of protrusion on the top, is that an arrow slit or something like that?
"Maybe we could dream of turning into smoke and get in through there? Otherwise maybe we could dream the ghoul into being silent and kill it before it wears off?"
It looks like there's some sort of protrusion on the top, is that an arrow slit or something like that?
"Maybe we could dream of turning into smoke and get in through there? Otherwise maybe we could dream the ghoul into being silent and kill it before it wears off?"
I’ll be honest with you, the description for this room is very unclear as to what that is, but based on what I’m reading, the main point is indeed that using this as an entryway is impossible unless you use something like gaseous form.
