The Pathfinders, led by Carlin, trudge through the water. They come to a T-intersection. There is a door to the north and a passageway into a large-ish room down south. Which way do you go?
Halfling Sylvan Sorcerer 1/Hunter 1; 12/12 HP; Perception +7; Fort +2, Ref +6, Will +4; AC 17, touch 14, FF 13 Melee: Club +0 1d4; Ranged: Acid Splash +4 vs touch 1d3
Cevrik (on Dumpling) comes rushing up to inspect the door as well. "It is my sworn duty and honor to keep you safe, m'lady" he says, giving a bow from his position atop the bear dog.
He then turns his attention to the door to look for traps...or threats.
As Carlin approaches the door, the water deepens. The water is about two feet deep as she reaches the door. The door itself is swollen with water and difficult to open. But looks flimsy and easily breakable.
*ribbit*
Carlin hears the distinct sound of croaks in the room. It's hard to tell, but she also hears the sound of water dripping.
Halfling Sylvan Sorcerer 1/Hunter 1; 12/12 HP; Perception +7; Fort +2, Ref +6, Will +4; AC 17, touch 14, FF 13 Melee: Club +0 1d4; Ranged: Acid Splash +4 vs touch 1d3
"No worries, m'lady, my noble steed and I can handle it," Cevrik says, trying to impress Carlin and trusting that ride skill to help them do any needed dodging
Mr. Dumplington blasts into the door with his shoulder. *CRACK*. The door bursts open. Immediately Cevrik sees that the room is filled with water, probably as deep as the outside corridor. The chamber is in an advanced state of decay, with a gaping hole in the ceiling admitting a constant trickle of water. The three stone sarcophagi in the room are almost completely covered in a thick carpet of moss and fungus.
Water is 3 feet deep here. Medium creatures treat each square as difficult terrain. Small creatures (i.e. Cevrik) must use their Swim skill.
A reddish frog stands on one of the sarcophagi and ribbits at Cevrik. It looks hungry! He also sees ripples of two other creatures swimming below the water, but the water is too murky to make them out. Grey circles = ripples
Halfling Sylvan Sorcerer 1/Hunter 1; 12/12 HP; Perception +7; Fort +2, Ref +6, Will +4; AC 17, touch 14, FF 13 Melee: Club +0 1d4; Ranged: Acid Splash +4 vs touch 1d3
I'm assuming the sarcophagus was a hard corner, so I moved around it. If not, Dumpling would have stopped in the square below where I ended to not provoke.
Cevrik flourishes his blade in a threatening, yet defensive manner calling out, "You've met your match today, beasties!"
The red frog hops further down the sarcophogi and bites the bear dog. *ribbit*. Cevrik is quick to react and guides Mr. Dumplington away from the attack.
Suddenly, another creature bites at Mr. Dumplington's legs and tries to latch on. The dog yells out in pain but manages to kick the frog away! 6 points of damage
The last frog swims under the water and attempts to lash out it's tongue at Mr. Dumplington! But due to the murky water, it can't seem to aim.
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Round 1
Cevrik (8/9 HP)
Mr. Dumplington (9/15 HP)
Frog(s)
Willard Dominic Maud Carlin (10/12 HP)
Willard, Dominic, Maud, and Carlin are up! Once they go, Cevrik and Mr. Dumplington can go.
Male Human (Ulfen) Arcanist 5 (Blood Arcanist) | HP: 20/22 | AC 11 (15), T 11, FF 10 | Fort 2, Ref +3, Will +5 | init +5, Perception +3 | Active Effects: None
Munnin squawks from Willard's shoulder, examining the frogs,
Knowl Nature:1d20 - 2 ⇒ (10) - 2 = 8
But adds nothing of substance to the Arcanist.
Yes, we can talk about Frog's legs for dinner, later. Willard says in the common tongue as he shuffles forward and hurls another glob of acid at the nearest frog.
Human Kensai Magus 3 [HP 27/27 | AC 17/16/11 CMD 16 | F+5 R+4 W+3 | Init +3 | Perception +2, Sense Motive +1]
Dominic enters the room, unfurling his normal whip. Against non-armored things, the scorpion whip wasn't necessary. He lashes at the frog fighting Dumplington.
female aasimar sorceror 6 HP 32, AC/T/FF 12, 12, 10, F +5, R +5, W +6 Init +6, Perc +13
They might taste a bit masty after we're done with them...but if you cook the long enough, you might have a decent snack left... Carlin jests as eh moves into the room and lobs a blob of acid at the closest frog.
I assume you meant the red frog and blue frog attacked dumplington? (not red frog twice?) Also I assume they are both visible, since they just attacked. I am not sure which frog anyone else is targeting, so...I guess I'll roll randomly? Generally though Maud would try to finish off whichever is more damaged. targetting:1d2 ⇒ 2 (Blue then I guess)
Maud isn't sure exactly what's going on, only that Mr. Dumplington roared in pain. She rushes in and picks a target to punch!
Yeah - red frog and blue frog attacked Mr. Dumplington, green frog missed. The blue frog and green frog are right underneath the surface. They're attacking underwater. But they can still be hit without any real penalties.
Remember, water is 3 feet deep in this room and difficult terrain. I believe that Maud would not be able to move up and attack. Let me know if that changes your plans, Maud. She would still be able to move in and attack the red/green frogs.
Willard moves up and Minnin attempts to identify the amphibians. The raven knows that these frogs like spending time in and around water! They also are found in a variety of colors, such as blue, green, and red.
Dominic then approaches. With a flick of his wrist, he whips the red frog right on the haunches. Though it's hungry, it looks like its regretting its decision to attack.
Carlin also moves in. Seeing the red frog attempting to nibble on her companions, she lobs so acid at it. The red frog is definitely regretting his decision to attack!
Then Maud glides in... well the water is tough to wade through, but she makes it up to the blue frog.
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[u]Round 2[/u]
Cevrik (8/9 HP)
Mr. Dumplington (9/15 HP)
Red Frog (-11 HP, 1 NL, shaken)
Blue Frog
Green Frog
Willard
Dominic
Maud (redo?)
Carlin (10/12 HP)
Cevrik and Mr. Dumplington are up! Maud can redo her turn if she wants to hit the red/green frogs instead.
Oops, yes forgot about difficult terrain - then I will attack Red since I don't think she's noticed green yet - especially if that's who everyone else is attacking
Cevrik hangs tight on Mr. Dumplington. The dog bear bites and chomps down on the frog. Tastes good, albeit raw. *chomp*. He bites down hard on the frog's head. Brain and guts leak into the water.
Mr. Dumplington is VIP
The green frog pops out of the water and chomps down on the monk. Takes a large chunk out of her 21 to hit, 6 points of damage. It tries to hold on, but the slimy water prevents it from doing so!
Male Human (Ulfen) Arcanist 5 (Blood Arcanist) | HP: 20/22 | AC 11 (15), T 11, FF 10 | Fort 2, Ref +3, Will +5 | init +5, Perception +3 | Active Effects: None
Willard will advance further into the chamber, so he can have a better vantage point on the remaining frog...
Halfling Sylvan Sorcerer 1/Hunter 1; 12/12 HP; Perception +7; Fort +2, Ref +6, Will +4; AC 17, touch 14, FF 13 Melee: Club +0 1d4; Ranged: Acid Splash +4 vs touch 1d3
I'm going to work under the assumption that, at most, Dumpling would simply need to make a climb check to get on top of the sarcophagus, so I'm acting on that. If that's incorrect, let me know and I'll retcon it.
"Up, boy!" Cevrik calls, guiding Dumpling to climb onto the sarcaophagus.
The tiny Halfling again flourishes his blade to defend his furry friend.
Mr. Dumplington jumps up onto the sarcophogi and chomps down on the frog's head. Yum! Dead frog!
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Out of combat!
DC 5 Perception:
Stuffed into the nest at the end of the chamber is the mostly devoured corpse of a human man. He has a very finely crafted ring made of gold and set with a single aquamarine. Tied to his belt is a pouch that contains 24 gp in coins (identical to those found on the corpse beside the Gray Lake).
Maud genuinely thanks the Aasimar and then notices the man and his fancy ring. She has no idea what killed him or long he's been here, but comments to the others that the coins match the corpse by the lake.
Cevrik sees this door is water logged as well, making it hard to open DC 15 Strength check to open. But it would be easy to break down hardness 0, 10 hp, break DC 13.
Male Human (Ulfen) Arcanist 5 (Blood Arcanist) | HP: 20/22 | AC 11 (15), T 11, FF 10 | Fort 2, Ref +3, Will +5 | init +5, Perception +3 | Active Effects: None
Willard looks at the ring, examining it for its powers...
Spellcraft:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21
Hey! This helps you swim, Cevrik, might help you if you fall off Mr. Dumplington in this watery tomb... Willard holds up the ring toward the halfling.
Halfling Sylvan Sorcerer 1/Hunter 1; 12/12 HP; Perception +7; Fort +2, Ref +6, Will +4; AC 17, touch 14, FF 13 Melee: Club +0 1d4; Ranged: Acid Splash +4 vs touch 1d3
Cevrik looks as if he's perplexed for a moment as to whether Willard's comment was simply helpful or a short joke, but in the end, he accepts the ring with a, "Thank you."
I'm for heading south. Cevrik and Dumpling can be in the lead (and beside Maud once the passage opens up).
