Male NG Half-orc inquisitor (relic hunter/preacher) of Kurgess 9 | HP 93/93 | Hybrid: AC 24 T 14 FF 22 | CMB +9, CMD25| F: +13 (+1 vs. disease & poison), R: +8, W: +13 | Init: +5 | Perc: +21, SM: +13 | Speed 30ft | Determination 1/4 | Spells: 1st 5/6 ; 2nd 3/5; 3rd 3/4 | Active conditions: SeeInvis; HeightAw; Delay Poison;Keenedg
"Could you point us in the direction of something useful, Aiayana? Otherwise, I'd rather be on our way, preparing to tackle the threat of this potential demigod. Hate to arrive too late to thwart it."
Aiayana nods at the suggestion: [b]"It's likely that the occupiers cleared out anything obvious, but the butler had a secret pantry where he kept some valuables and useful items. I doubt they have found it.
The bulter's room is beyond area D. I've placed Aiayana there so you can see where it is on the map .
The mistress of the house leads you through an area that was once a fine kitchen, though now the room is in shambles. Crockery and utensils have been broken or discarded haphazardly, and the spoiled remains of many meals lie strewn about.
In a chamber on the other side of the kitchen, a bed occupies the far wall chamber next to a breakfront cabinet of metal and fungal planks. A low shelf set into the cabinet holds a still-intact porcelain bowl and the shattered remains of a glass vase. A small wall niche holds the broken remains of a piece of fine statuary which, based on the chipping of nearby stone and broken crossbow bolts nearby, was recently used as target practice.
Aiayana reaches past the damaged statue to touch a hidden switch in the wall and a secret door opens into a pantry containing a small wine rack, two large clay jars with lids, and a small chest of fungal planks.
CG Male half-elf rogue 8 | HP 67/67 | AC: 21 T:17 FF:15 | F +4 R +12 W +2 (+2 vs. enchantments) | Init +12 | Perc +13 | Low-light vision | Trapfinding +4
"Ok. Just some wine? What's in those jars? Aryas, did you notice anything magical? If so, let's grab the stuff and move on. The sooner we get to Nomianna, the sooner we can figure out this Forsaken Fane place. Sounds like that's where we need to be going."
In his curiosity, Hekk jostles a jar, which knocks it to the floor. Out of it flows a swarm of grubs that immediately spread across the floor in search of food.
Ummm, which room, and what do these grubs look like on the map?
Would you all prefer that I NOVA on the grubs, or do we risk slowly beating them downs nd maybe getting infected with some nastiness? If the answer is NOVA, then Branson orders, "Move away from them..." and he'll drop a flame strike on them.
The swarm is in the bottom right--in front of Aryas and Tathane. I moved you closer so you could see into the room where they are. Reflex:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12
The divine fire roasts the swarm, leaving a nutty smell in the air. Enough grubs survive to remain a threat.
~+~Combat Round 1~+~
Tathane
Aryas
Leopold
Hekk
Leguin
Branson
Swarm (-39)
Map
CG Male half-elf rogue 8 | HP 67/67 | AC: 21 T:17 FF:15 | F +4 R +12 W +2 (+2 vs. enchantments) | Init +12 | Perc +13 | Low-light vision | Trapfinding +4
Reflex:1d20 + 12 ⇒ (13) + 12 = 25
"Ew! Gross! Get off me." Tathane swipes his hands across his exposed arms, pushing the grubs off. "Ok. I don't have any reason to be in this room. I think we've done enough searching. Time to go to Nomianna, I think." Tathane backs out of the room quickly.
In looking at the rules for a swarm, they are immune to critical hits, but it doesn't appear they are immune to bleed damage! Also, Branson is wearing a swarm bane clasp.
If it is still alive after everyone's AOOs, then on Branson's turn, he will activate his bane ability towards vermin I believe...
Aryas and Tathane manage not to have grubs burrow into their flesh, but Branson isn't so lucky! Branson's [i]swarm bane clasp[/ooc] makes his attacks effective against the pile of grubs. Aryas misses the bulk of the swarm with his acid flask, but it does splash onto the grubs a bit.
Branson is right that, if you leave it behind closed doors, it will bleed to death. But, that will take time. How long would you like to wait, if at all?
~+~Combat Round 2~+~
Tathane
Aryas
Leopold
Hekk
Leguin
Branson (-11, 1 Con damage, infested with grubs)
Swarm (-64, 4 bleed)
Map
Branson:
Infestation (Ex) Any living creature that takes damage from a rot grub swarm becomes infested unless it succeeds at a DC 19 Reflex save. On a failed save, the infested creature takes 1d4 points of Constitution damage per round as the rot grubs burrow through and consume its flesh—this effect continues as long as the victim remains in the swarm and continues for 1d6 rounds after it leaves the swarm. Any energy-based attack (including damage from negative energy) that deals at least 5 points of damage to the victim automatically destroys all of the rot grubs infesting it, ending the effect prematurely. Additionally, any effect that removes disease instantly ends a rot grub infestation. Immunity to disease offers no defense.
Male C/N half-orc unchained barbarian/3, sorcerer/2, dragon disc/4 | HP: 93/93 (0/6 rage HP) | AC/T/FF: 20 20/10/13 | CMD: 23 | F/R/W +8/4/7 +8/4/7 (+2 will if raging) | Init: +6 | Speed 40 ft | Apprs +5, Climb +12, H Anim +7, Intim +9, Kn Arc +9, Kn Dung,Loc,Nat,Pln,Rlg +5, Perc +12, Scraft +5, Surv +4, Swim +9, UMD +7 | Active Conditions: None
GM MattMorris wrote:
Branson is right that, if you leave it behind closed doors, it will bleed to death. But, that will take time. How long would you like to wait, if at all?
Until the rest of the home is explored, which should take a minute or two - enough for the swarm to expire.
Male NG Half-orc inquisitor (relic hunter/preacher) of Kurgess 9 | HP 93/93 | Hybrid: AC 24 T 14 FF 22 | CMB +9, CMD25| F: +13 (+1 vs. disease & poison), R: +8, W: +13 | Init: +5 | Perc: +21, SM: +13 | Speed 30ft | Determination 1/4 | Spells: 1st 5/6 ; 2nd 3/5; 3rd 3/4 | Active conditions: SeeInvis; HeightAw; Delay Poison;Keenedg
Leguin sees Hekk come running out of the room - "What is happening?!" He'll continue to back up, and be ready to attack if he is threatened by any foes.
My action in the next combat round, would be to gather everyone and channel, which would all cure the rot grub infection. I mention that, so that maybe we can shut doors, and move on clearing the place while the thing bleeds out?
The only room of interest left is the house's trophy hall. (Area A) Inside, the walls of this chamber are hung with all manner of banners, weapons, trinkets, and bits of armor, as well as more than a few stuffed and mounted examples of Darklands creatures. Two statues adorn the corners of the chamber. One depicts a noble-looking caligni wrapped in chains, and the other a decapitated duergar holding its startled head in its hands. The once-polished tile floor is now marred by many muddy tracks.
Ok, it sounds like we were able to back out of that room and door it off. In that case, here is the channel to heal everyone, and kill the grubs in me...
Channel Energy:5d6 + 1 ⇒ (5, 5, 1, 3, 2) + 1 = 171d6 ⇒ 1 30' radius, exclude 4, cure shaken fatigued, diseased. The extra 1d6 healing applies to anyone that doesn't need the mercies
Aryas, you are able to detect some magic in that room, which makes it less surprising when the headless statue animates and begins to lumber toward you.
Male NG Half-orc inquisitor (relic hunter/preacher) of Kurgess 9 | HP 93/93 | Hybrid: AC 24 T 14 FF 22 | CMB +9, CMD25| F: +13 (+1 vs. disease & poison), R: +8, W: +13 | Init: +5 | Perc: +21, SM: +13 | Speed 30ft | Determination 1/4 | Spells: 1st 5/6 ; 2nd 3/5; 3rd 3/4 | Active conditions: SeeInvis; HeightAw; Delay Poison;Keenedg
Kn(arcana):1d20 + 17 ⇒ (13) + 17 = 30
Leguin will grant his weapon construct bane and share that this cephalophore can daze and stun enemies, and it is hard enough to damage weapons that strike it.
Resource Tracking:
Preacher: Determination 4 times a day: (X) () () ()
Human Male Mesmerist 10 | hp 58/58 | AC 17 T 12 FF 15 | CMB +4, CMD 17 | F: +7, R +12, W +20 | Init: +4 | Perc: +5, SM: +12, Concentration +18/+20 | Speed 30 ft | |Spells: 1st 6/12, 2nd 5/6, 3rd 0/3, 4th 0/3 | Tricks 3/10 | Touch Treatment 8/9 | Conditions: 3 Negative Levels
Leopold had been going to see Aiyana when he hears this fracas break out.
Aiyana, would you excuse me just a sec? It sounds like we're about to trash more of your house.
Seeing the lumbering form of the cephalaphore, he calls out, These things are the living manifestation of a lifetime of doubt and self-sabotage. That's why it hurts when you hit them. More to the point, I won't be able to free its mind, so here, LeGuin, be careful.
[ooc]Mesmeric Mirror to the skeptic with the axe.[/b]
CG Male half-elf rogue 8 | HP 67/67 | AC: 21 T:17 FF:15 | F +4 R +12 W +2 (+2 vs. enchantments) | Init +12 | Perc +13 | Low-light vision | Trapfinding +4
Tathane's ears perk up at the sound of combat. "Not again." He sighs and smirks. "I guess this will make Hekk happy." He races through the room in the direction of the noise. When he joins Hekk, LeGuin and Leo he is also able to peer through the door at the end of the room. Aryas is in the room along with a moving statue.
"Ok guys. This looks like more fun. You say it is a manifestation of doubt and self-sabotage? Hmm. Well, I guess. In any case, I won't be able to harm that pile of stone."
Aryas's sturdy weapon carves into the statue and isn't dulled by the contact. The eyes of the statue open, and its baleful gaze sweeps across the room.
Gaze Attack DC 16 Will save or be stunned for 1 round. Please decide what you are doing with your eyes at the beginning of your turn and roll accordingly. Range: 60 feet.
The statue strikes back at Aryas.
slam:1d20 + 18 ⇒ (10) + 18 = 28 for bludgeoning:2d6 + 7 ⇒ (2, 4) + 7 = 13 slam:1d20 + 18 ⇒ (18) + 18 = 36 for bludgeoning:2d6 + 7 ⇒ (3, 1) + 7 = 11
Gaze Attack! ~+~Combat Round 1~+~
Leopold
Tathane
Leguin
Aryas (-11)
Enemy (-22)
Branson
Hekk
Hekk's attack takes a chunk out of the statue, but the tough surface damages the weapon!
Weapon Damage:3d6 ⇒ (4, 4, 6) = 14 I think your weapon has Hardness 7 and 20 HP to start, so down to 13 HP.
Gaze Attack!
~+~Combat Round 2~+~
Leopold
Tathane
Leguin
Aryas (-11)
Enemy (-50)
Branson (delay)
Hekk
