Dungeon Master Sssssssss's "The Slithering" (Inactive)

Game Master Chris Marsh

Holton’s shield absorbs some (8) of the first attack, but leaves him open to the second and more vicious attack.

Attack 1: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (13) + 14 = 272d8 + 5 ⇒ (1, 4) + 5 = 10
Attack 2: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 242d8 + 5 ⇒ (4, 8) + 5 = 17

”I am doing all that I can to get out of this situation, goblin!”

If he’s alive, raise my shield. If he’s dead after the first attack, I’ll move and heal the cat. If he’s dead after the second one, I’ll just move towards him.

In case I can move and Heal: 3d8 + 24 ⇒ (2, 7, 8) + 24 = 41

Status=32/78HP

Fortitude Save: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17

Ferrun stays up fighting, but he feels his wounds starting to take him.

1st Claw Attack: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (5) + 15 = 20
Piercing Damage: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (2, 3) + 4 = 9

Hero Point Reroll

1st Claw Attack: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (16) + 15 = 31
Piercing Damage: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (4, 3) + 4 = 11

2nd Claw Attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 26
Piercing Damage: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (6, 2) + 4 = 12

For his third action, Ferrun raises his shield to stop the pounding that he is taking.

Sir Holton's attacks slam into the drake, but it doesn't let him go. Despite being gravely injured, it's go a good meal in its caws!

Ferrun too struggles, but scores a pair of hits. The venom races through his veins as he takes Poison DMG: 1d6 ⇒ 3 And is Enfeebled 1

Round 4:
Enemies: ATK!
Heyou!: Hits
Kicsit: Go
Ferrun: Hits(Grabbed)
Chivivit: Go
Sir Holton: Hit (Grabbed)

Bot for Chivit.

Evil Eye on the closest one. Telekinetic Projectile.

attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 183d6 + 4 ⇒ (2, 5, 6) + 4 = 17

Bot for Kicsit.

attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (7) + 12 = 193d6 + 4 ⇒ (2, 6, 2) + 4 = 14

Will: 1d20 ⇒ 18

Neither Chivivit nor Kicsit can connect as the wounded drakes begin to make off with their meals before they are wounded again!

the one with Ferrun is quick enough to try and bite him once more:
Bite: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (12) + 17 = 29 for DMG: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (1, 5) + 7 = 13

Round 5:
Enemies: ATK!
Heyou!: Go
Kicsit: Go
Ferrun: Go(Grabbed)
Chivivit: Go
Sir Holton: Go (Grabbed)

Waiting to see results of the persistent damage

3 Fire and Flat: 1d20 ⇒ 11

The drake continues to burn, but it's not dead yet!

Round 5:
Enemies: ATK!
Heyou!: Go
Kicsit: Go
Ferrun: Go(Grabbed)
Chivivit: Go
Sir Holton: Go (Grabbed)

Heyou! yells out to Sir Holton, "You got dis!" as he runs forward (Stride twice)

He then chucks a frost vial at the one holding Grumpy Kitty.
frost vial: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (9) + 13 = 22 cold: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 4) = 7 plus 2 cold splash, and –10-foot penalty on all speeds for 1 round

Heyou!'s bomb is right on target! IT doesn't kill the drake, but it's clearly close enough that it looks to abandon its meal out of a sense of survival!

Round 5:
Enemies: ATK!
Heyou!: Hit
Kicsit: Go
Ferrun: Go(Grabbed)
Chivivit: Go
Sir Holton: Go (Grabbed)

Attack 1: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (14) + 14 = 282d8 + 5 ⇒ (6, 3) + 5 = 14

I’m assuming that was a hit and that finishes it off. If not, I will have to attack again and then stride. If yes, I’m healing. Both options posted below.

Attack 2: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 252d8 + 5 ⇒ (7, 1) + 5 = 13

2 action Heal on the grappled cat: 3d8 + 24 ⇒ (4, 6, 3) + 24 = 37

Ferrun rips and claws at the drake trying desperately to escape with his life!

1st Claw Attack: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (3) + 15 = 18
Slashing Damage: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (5, 2) + 4 = 11

2nd Claw Attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (19) + 11 = 30
Slashing Damage: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (6, 5) + 4 = 15

3rd Claw Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22
Slashing Damage: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (6, 2) + 4 = 12

"This cat is not done yet!"

Let me know if Ferrun was healed or not.

In a simultaneous flurry of violence the remaining two drakes are laid low. Sir Holton quickly manages to heal some of Ferrun's wounds, but finally everyone can catch their breath.

For your victory, you each earn 120 XP! Because it's been a long time, and because I'm feeling particularly magnanimous, EVERYONE gets 1 Hero Point. Since we can handwave healing, I'll let you bask in your victory. Later today I'll remind you of your mission and move you forward.

After ripping the drake apart, Ferrun flexes his muscles and roars!

After a moment, the catfolk is able to speak.

"That was a little too close for comfort! I think the one that grabbed me wanted to eat me for dinner! How are the rest of you doing?"

Ferrun is able to lay on hands, refocus, and lay on hands again until people are healed.

"Well, that's good. Me worried you was gonna be flown away and et, Sir Holton and Grumpy Kitty! Me very happy!" bounces Heyou! when his friends are finally free.

He helps with the healing and cuts into the corpses, "just to see what's inside, you never know!" And, of course, he tastes them.

Watching Heyou

"Lovely..."

"Heyou! Are you actually eating drake guts? Have you considered cooking your food first?"

”See! That’s how Heyou! got his name!” laughs the goblin. ”Gotta taste it first, me think me can make up some good steaks and roasts from this. Plenty of good meat here!”

"Damn oversized lizards."

Your next step is to journey to Holy Xatramba to recover the stolen Pillar-Watcher. Abayone wastes no time in arranging for mundane provisions, a large wagon, and oxen to pull it. A sturdy wagon will be necessary to bring the statue back to Kibwe once you recover it, and she doesn’t count on you stumbling across the wagon Tomil used to take Cursebreaker there. So far the trip has been boring with two major exceptions, the wisps and the drakes.

On the 8th day of the nine day journey, the scene of a slaughter catches your snouts. Just down the road bright red patches of fresh blood mar the stones that mark the ancient highway’s route. The corpses of two female humans wearing leather armor are sprawled face-down in the blood. The lush jungle spreads out for miles on either side of the ancient road. No map per se, but describe what you're doing here. Include any relevant exploration activities.

Heyou! rushes forward, to check the bodies for any signs of life.

Crafting for medicine actions, +14
If he finds any, he will do his best to get the people back on their feet, starting with battle medicine, and using elixirs of life, if necessary.

If none are alive, he starts going through their pockets for loose change.

Exploration: Search

Heyou! heads over to the bodies to check them out. As he approaches, two spectral forms rise from the bodies. They resemble the corpses in every way, including identical rapiers. In unison the spectres speak, "Leave Dhira, Tavik, and Wachira alone!"

The spectres fly forth and stab with their rapiers. One goes straight for Heyou! The other targets Sir Holton!
Green v. Heyou!: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (9) + 16 = 25 for NEG DMG: 2d8 + 8 ⇒ (7, 8) + 8 = 23
Green v. Heyou!: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 20 Miss

Black v. Sir Holton: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (18) + 16 = 34 for DOUBLE NEG DMG: 2d8 + 8 ⇒ (6, 2) + 8 = 16
Black v. Sir Holton: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18 Miss

Round 1:
Spectres: ATK!
Sir Holton: Go
Heyou!: Go
Chivivit: Go
Kicsit: Go
Ferrun: Go

"Ow! That no fun!"
Heyou! steps back to get out of flank, and then quickly mixes up something new with his reserve of reagents. "Spectral meany, take this!"

He throws his newly created bomb!
moderate ghost charge: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (20) + 13 = 33 positive: 2d8 ⇒ (7, 2) = 9 Plus 2 positive splash, and target is enfeebled 1 for 1 round. W00t! That's 18 positive, plus 2 splash!

Heyou! wastes NO time trying to keep this fight shorter than the one from a few days ago. The spectre gives a scream from beyond the grave. Both of the undead suddenly look terrifying in their supernatural anger.

All good guys must make a WILL DC 22 v. Fear.

Round 1:
Spectres: ATK!
Sir Holton: Go
Heyou!: Crit!
Chivivit: Go
Kicsit: Go
Ferrun: Go

Will Save: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20

Not liking the looks of this undead, Ferrun feels a hint of fear entering. None the less, he steps forward into a flank to rip at the black one with his claws.

1st Claw Attack: 1d20 + 15 - 1 ⇒ (19) + 15 - 1 = 33
Slashing Damage: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (6, 5) + 4 = 15

2nd Claw Attack: 1d20 + 11 - 1 ⇒ (11) + 11 - 1 = 21
Slashing Damage:: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (6, 1) + 4 = 11

(The minus one is for fear, but feel free to modify based on actual results).

Ferrun's claw rips through the spectre. Unfortunately, the incorporeal nature of the creature slightly mutes his claws, though the magic helps. His follow up is off target.

Round 1:
Spectres: ATK!
Sir Holton: Go
Heyou!: Crit!
Chivivit: Go
Kicsit: Go
Ferrun: Hit

Surprised by the attack, Holton attempts to recover.
Draw weapon, Battle Medicine, Raise Shield.

Battle Medicine DC20: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (11) + 14 = 252d8 + 10 ⇒ (8, 5) + 10 = 23

Status HP 69/78

Will save: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (16) + 14 = 30

will save DC22: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16

"Me not afraid of you. Really, me not!" says Heyou! in a wavering voice.

Sir Holton tends to wounds as poor Heyou! is a bit shaken.

Round 1:
Spectres: ATK!
Sir Holton: Medic!
Heyou!: Crit!
Chivivit: Go
Kicsit: Go
Ferrun: Hit

Not really knowing how to damage things that aren't really there, he goes to an old standby and magically hurls detritus at the closest ghost

telekinetic projectile (black): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 20
damage?: 3d6 + 4 ⇒ (4, 1, 3) + 4 = 12

Kicsit goes for broke and hurls a rock at the specter. The only problem is, he completely misses his target, so he still doesn't know if it'll work. Someone taking an action to Recall Knowledge on Specters might though. You do have 1 action left....

good idea!
kn:religion: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21

Kicsit knows that incorporeal creatures are nigh immune to all but the strongest weapon hits. Magical weapons fare better, but it takes weapons of Force or Good to easily hurt them.

Bot for Chivivit.

Magic Missile on black: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (3, 3, 3) + 3 = 12

The missiles work EXACTLY as intended. Both spectres seem to be whatever the spirit version of injured is. They're not out though, and both press their attacks while wailing,

Seemingly unconcerned with the living on either side, one specter continues to assault Ferrun:
Vile Touch: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (11) + 16 = 27 for DMG: 2d8 + 8 ⇒ (5, 6) + 8 = 19
Vile Touch: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (16) + 11 = 27 for DMG: 2d8 + 8 ⇒ (4, 1) + 8 = 13
Vile Touch: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24 for DMG: 2d8 + 8 ⇒ (2, 4) + 8 = 14

The other closes with Heyou! and tries to send him to the Boneyard:
Vile Touch: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (9) + 16 = 25 for DMG: 2d8 + 8 ⇒ (6, 8) + 8 = 22
Vile Touch: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (11) + 11 = 22 MISS!

Round 2:
Spectres: ATK!
Sir Holton: Go
Heyou!: Go
Chivivit: Go
Kicsit: Go
Ferrun: Go

Ferrun feels the painful vile touch of the spectre but fights onward taking advantage of the flank as he tries to rip down the black spectre as fast as possible with his bare claws!

Claw Attack: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (20) + 15 = 35
Slashing Damage: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (2, 3) + 4 = 9 <-- Double for Crit!

Claw Attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 29
Slashing Damage: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (6, 3) + 4 = 13 <-- Double if it's a Crit!

For his third action, Ferrun raises his shield in an effort to avoid that vile touch again!

Not willing to succumb to the specters, Ferrun makes a perfectly timed slash with his claws! His follow up lands too, but it's not quite the blow the first was.

The specter is still quite hale, as far as undead can be hale.

Round 2:
Spectres: ATK!
Sir Holton: Go
Heyou!: Go
Chivivit: Go
Kicsit: Go
Ferrun: Crit + Hit

Looking to land a combo, Holton summons the wrath of his god with each hand on the specter next to him.

Attack: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (15) + 14 = 292d8 + 5 ⇒ (4, 8) + 5 = 17
2 action Heal: 3d8 + 24 ⇒ (3, 1, 5) + 24 = 33

FORT: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (7) + 13 = 20 Fail Sir Holton stabs the specter, and then drains its power with a spell. The Warpriest is a bit shocked to see the specter still fighting!

Round 2:
Spectres: ATK!
Sir Holton: Hit
Heyou!: Go
Chivivit: Go
Kicsit: Go
Ferrun: Crit + Hit

Heyou! calls out in pain, and Steps back away from the specter.

He then quickly creates another ghost charge, and throws it at light green!

moderate ghost charge: 1d20 + 13 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 13 - 2 = 18 positive: 2d8 ⇒ (3, 7) = 10 plus 2 splash, and target is enfeebled until the start of my next turn
If that misses, hero point
moderate ghost charge: 1d20 + 13 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 13 - 2 = 29

The pain from the undead's attack still in his arms, Heyou! flubs the throw. But he gets lucky and the flask bounces off a rock, hitting the undead in the back!

Heyou!'s arsenal continues to be exactly what the party needs. Heyou hits the specter that has faced fewer attacks, keeping it enfeebled and on the ropes.

Round 2:
Spectres: ATK!
Sir Holton: Hit
Heyou!: Hit
Chivivit: Go
Kicsit: Go
Ferrun: Crit + Hit

Botting for Chivivit.

Vs. the untouched spectre:

Evil Eye, DC22
Slow

Vs the injured spectre.

Magic Missile: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (2, 4, 4) + 3 = 13

Kicsit's missiles overwhelm the specter. Within seconds it gives a final scream and vanishes into thin air!

Chivivit's practiced eye and dweomercraft targets the last one.

Will v. Eye: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (12) + 15 = 27 Will v. Slow: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (18) + 15 = 33 It resists all of his magic though.

The specter gives a scream, "NO! Leave Dhira, Tavik, and Wachira alone!" Reaching a berserk level of fury and hatred, the specter dashes forward and lashes out without rhyme or reason. Target: 2d4 ⇒ (3, 1) = 4

Evil touch v. Chivivit: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (12) + 16 = 28 for DMG: 2d8 + 8 ⇒ (5, 2) + 8 = 15

Evil touch v. Sir Holton: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 26 for DMG: 2d8 + 8 ⇒ (7, 3) + 8 = 18

Round 3:
Spectres: ATK!
Sir Holton: Go
Heyou!: Go
Chivivit: Go
Kicsit: Go
Ferrun: Go

Heyou! backs up and uses his final reagent on a ghost charge, and then chucks it at green. "You no scare ME!"

bomb! at green (frightened 1): 1d20 + 13 - 1 ⇒ (18) + 13 - 1 = 30 positive!: 2d8 ⇒ (5, 1) = 6 plus 2 positive splash and enfeebled 1

Heyou! gives the last of his mojo in a bomb, and he makes it count!

Round 3:
Spectres: ATK!
Sir Holton: Go
Heyou!: Hit
Chivivit: Go
Kicsit: Go
Ferrun: Go

Ferrun attacks the final spectre shredding it with claws!

Claws: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (19) + 15 = 34 (Agile, finesse, versatile)
Slashing: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (5, 2) + 4 = 11 <—— Double if Crit

Claws: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (14) + 11 = 25
Slashing: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (2, 5) + 4 = 11

Chivivit takes a cautious step back and lauches some magic missiles at the spectre.

Magic Missile: 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (1, 3) + 2 = 6

Attack: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (8) + 14 = 222d8 + 5 ⇒ (1, 8) + 5 = 14

Heal: 3d8 + 24 ⇒ (7, 4, 3) + 24 = 38

1d20 ⇒ 11

It doesn't take long for the party to overwhelm the remaining specter. The specter's words repeat, though no one knows the names they repeat.

For destroying the two specters each hero earns 120 XP. As it was a potent heal spell from Sir Holton that ended it, he receives 1 Hero Point.