Lissa's water blast buffets the lone spider. Victoria finally overcomes the dread poison and begins her recovery. Setare steps in and drops the spider with a thud. Not content, Vermin ensures its death.
Only Gaylth continues to act strange and the poison works its magic. His mind clears for the moment.
The spiders are dead, but Galyth has a few rounds left of the confusion poison to work through. Any way to mitigate it this round (while he is not confused) or even another save will cure it.
Male Halfling Unchained Rogue 10 | HP 83/83| AC 29*, T 18, FF 18 (25 uncanny), CMD 24 | F: +10, R: +18, W: +10 (+2 vs fear, +3 reflex vs traps) | Init: +9, Perc: +27*, SM: +9 | Shield: 3/5; Undercover Emancipator: 1/1; Reroll +4: 1/1 Soothsayer: 1/1 | Active: Haste, Shield
Almost all my characters pack antiplague & antitoxin around, but apparently not this one...
Freed momentarily from his delusions and not seeing any enemies about, Galyth realizes that holding onto his swords is an exceptionally bad idea right now & drops them to the ground.
Holding off on making the next Fort save for just a bit in case he can get help.
Female Aasimar Sorc 10 AC17/T13/F14 +1 all /CMD14 |HP 82/82 | Fort:+9;Ref:+9(+10);Will+9 |Percept.+11 (darkvision) | Init.+9 (0/1 shirt, electric arcs 0/7 used) (Whirlwind 0/1) { ext_mage_armor, fly, rez fire }
”Ahhh. A bit better at least. I hope we don’t see any more of those creatures. Those definitely were not normal giant spiders but more vile than I have seen before. “
She will fly down and after the restoration (it wand takes 3rounds?) she will tap herself again then switch to CLW wand.
*Need to level* (Mutagenic Mauler/Steelbreaker) 9; HP 57/85; AC (22)20/ T 14/ FF 18; (+2 damage while using Mutagen) Perception +14; F+10,R+10,W+9 (+2 vs. Charms, Compulsions and Emotion effects); CMB +15 (+22 on Sunder), CMD 27 (32 vs. Sunder), Speed 30'; Init.+2
Can I start making my Fort saves with the antitoxin bonus now? I’m not exactly sure how the poison rules go....
Male Half Orc Druid (Saurian Shaman) 10HP: 83/83 ||AC: 25(30): t12, ff: 24(28), CMD 26/28 vs overrun || Fort: +13 (15), Ref: +10(12), Will: +14(16),+4 vs. SL and SN Fey abilities/effects that work on plants. Init: +3 Perception: +23/25 vs traps and secret doors
Vermoin shifts to his handsome half orc self and pulls his anti-toxin from his belt, offering it to Galyth. I would rather you drink this than stab me again...
Male Halfling Unchained Rogue 10 | HP 83/83| AC 29*, T 18, FF 18 (25 uncanny), CMD 24 | F: +10, R: +18, W: +10 (+2 vs fear, +3 reflex vs traps) | Init: +9, Perc: +27*, SM: +9 | Shield: 3/5; Undercover Emancipator: 1/1; Reroll +4: 1/1 Soothsayer: 1/1 | Active: Haste, Shield
Galyth is down 51 hp damage & 3 Constitution. He has a Wand of Cure Light Wounds (20 charges) & 2 Scrolls of Lesser Restoration on him if someone can use them for him. Please only use one of the scrolls unless the first gets a 1 for the Constitution restoration.
Minor note for the GM: I missed those scrolls when I built my character sheet initially. He got them from a boon so they are easy to miss.
*Need to level* (Mutagenic Mauler/Steelbreaker) 9; HP 57/85; AC (22)20/ T 14/ FF 18; (+2 damage while using Mutagen) Perception +14; F+10,R+10,W+9 (+2 vs. Charms, Compulsions and Emotion effects); CMB +15 (+22 on Sunder), CMD 27 (32 vs. Sunder), Speed 30'; Init.+2
Fahd was feeling terrible. He picked up a pink stone from his belt, crushing it under his heel. Somehow, the new pathfinder J. Dacilane appears almost as if called. She shakes her head at Fahd and casts a spell on him. He begins looking some better after the spell. J. turns around and vanishes as quickly as she can.
Because of Gaylth's save, we are out of combat for now. Take as many rounds as you need to heal up or re-buff up. Remember that you did spot more humanoids in the next cave and it looks like it will take a little bit of work to gnaw through the webs in between.
Sparky gnaws at the webs that still encircle him. Lissa is able to search the cavern while waiting for the healing magic to settle in. She finds two potion bottles and two magical rings in the detritus.
Spellcraft/Perception DC 20s for the two potions:
a Potion of Fly and a Potion of Water Breathing
Spellcraft DC 18 for the first ring:
a Ring of Maniacal Devices
Spellcraft DC 22 for the second ring:
a Ring of the Sea Strider
Group Status:
I'll assume those with remaining HP damage heal up in some way, with their own wand or others. After the extra minute of so to heal up I have the following active.
Lissa <kinetic form>
Victoria <mage armor, fly, freedom of movement>
Setare <mage armor, enlarge person>
Vermin <greater magic fang, longstrider, barkskin, delay poison>
Sparky <longstrider>
Fahd -3 CON <greater magic fang, mutagen, fly, antitoxin>
Galyth <shield, antitoxin>
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It takes a bit of effort to clear the webbed passage enough to pass through.
The narrow curving mine tunnel opens into a long cavern with a high ceiling and two natural stone shelves, each nearly twice the height of an adult human. Uncut gemstones protrude from the walls, their deep red glow bathing the entire cave in a hellish ambience. Piles of mined stones still litter the ground.
There are three humanoid figures standing above the farthest escarpment. There are two other dead ones lying on the ground in front of them. They look like strange alien-like travelers, garbed in bizarre robes with unmatched coloring and anatomies that don't quite match each other.
In a similarly alien accent, the one in front addresses you. "Hail visitors. We do not come to fight, only to claim gems for our travels. There is plenty for all." He starts the process of moving down the plateau toward you.
DC 18 Knowledge Planes:
These are Denizens of Leng, evil outsiders with the ability to drain dexterity with a bite. Ask more if you beat the DC by 5 or more
The ceiling here is 35 feet high. The two natural stone shelves are 10 feet high and a creature must succeed at a trivial climb check to scale them.
Male Half Orc Druid (Saurian Shaman) 10HP: 83/83 ||AC: 25(30): t12, ff: 24(28), CMD 26/28 vs overrun || Fort: +13 (15), Ref: +10(12), Will: +14(16),+4 vs. SL and SN Fey abilities/effects that work on plants. Init: +3 Perception: +23/25 vs traps and secret doors
As others are healing up Vermin will use two first level pearls of power to recall Frostbite twice and examine the loot. He cannot fail the perception checks and easily identifies the potions. Getting lucky he also IDs the first riing.
Male Halfling Unchained Rogue 10 | HP 83/83| AC 29*, T 18, FF 18 (25 uncanny), CMD 24 | F: +10, R: +18, W: +10 (+2 vs fear, +3 reflex vs traps) | Init: +9, Perc: +27*, SM: +9 | Shield: 3/5; Undercover Emancipator: 1/1; Reroll +4: 1/1 Soothsayer: 1/1 | Active: Haste, Shield
It's awkward to ask for both of the rings, but Galyth could use the Ring of Maniacal Devices as the party trap-spotter & he's also the most mobility-needy member of the party if we get into a water surface fight.
Male Half Orc Druid (Saurian Shaman) 10HP: 83/83 ||AC: 25(30): t12, ff: 24(28), CMD 26/28 vs overrun || Fort: +13 (15), Ref: +10(12), Will: +14(16),+4 vs. SL and SN Fey abilities/effects that work on plants. Init: +3 Perception: +23/25 vs traps and secret doors
Male Half Orc Druid (Saurian Shaman) 10HP: 83/83 ||AC: 25(30): t12, ff: 24(28), CMD 26/28 vs overrun || Fort: +13 (15), Ref: +10(12), Will: +14(16),+4 vs. SL and SN Fey abilities/effects that work on plants. Init: +3 Perception: +23/25 vs traps and secret doors
Knowledge Planes:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21
Vermin is surprised to recall that he actually knows of these creatures and will whisper what he knows to the others.
The denizens continue to move forward, hands outstretched in peace. It is only at the last possible moment that Setare is shocked the denizens are not as friendly as they would seem. Vermin and Gaylth get the sense that something is up with the "dead" creatures, as well, as they sense subtle movements from them.
Round 1 - Bold can act Galyth <shield, antitoxin>
Yellow Denizen <dead?>
Lissa <kinetic form>
Victoria <mage armor, fly, freedom of movement>
Orange Denizen <dead?>
Vermin <greater magic fang, longstrider, barkskin, delay poison>
Setare <mage armor, enlarge person>
Fahd -3 CON <greater magic fang, mutagen, fly, antitoxin>
Sparky <longstrider>
Black Denizen
Gray Denizen
Brown Denizen
Orange and yellow remain motionless this turn. Don't forget squeezing (if large) and you need to pass through the tunnels. Both ridges represent a 10 foot height difference as well.
Female LG follower of Sarenrae | human (actually mostly human Ifrit) | freckles, sweet, naive, fierce personality in battle | Outsider (Native), Humanoid (human) | Resistances: Elec. 3, Acid 3, Fire 2, Cold 3 | Smite 1/1 | Boots of Speed 10/10 | Swashbuckler 5, Paladin 2, Unchained Monk 3, Bloodrager 1 | HP 106/106 | Protector Familiar HP 53 | with mage armor/rage: AC 35, T 30, FF 24 | CMD 37 | F: +23, R: +25 (Evasion), W: +17 | Init: +13 | Perc: -2, SM: -2 | Ki Pool 7/7 | Stunning Fist 6/6 | Rage 6/6 | LoH 7/7 | Panache 6/6 + Plume 1/1 | Reroll 1/1 + Lesson of H. 1/1 | Eefriti Magic 1/1 | Darkvision 60ft | Speed 40ft | Active cond.: +4 Dex
Swift action: Crane Style and fighting defensively with mage armor - AC 46 vs melee attacks of black or AC 40 vs. other melee attacks (AC sinks by 4 if hit) / AC 36 vs. ranged attacks:
• AC while fighting defensively vs. melee attacks of one designated opponent: 46, Touch 41, FF 22
(haste +1, mage armor +4, +6 Cha Scaled Fist Monk, +7 Dex, Dodge feat +1, +1 Nimble/dodge, Natural Armor +1, Deflection +1, Fighting Defensively +14 (+2, + 1 ‘Crane Style’, +4 ‘Crane Wing’, + 1 Acrobatics 3 ranks, +6 Cha dodge bonus ‘Osyluth Guile’) [only -2 on attack rolls due to Crane Style while fighting defensively’]
Setare strikes the black Leng creature in a defensive crane pose.
If any attack hits: using Enforcer feat to demoralize with intimidate as a free action!
Intimidate demoralize as free action vs. DC 10 + the target’s Hit Dice + the target’s Wisdom modifier, Leng -4 :1d20 + 21 - 4 ⇒ (11) + 21 - 4 = 28
Intimidate succeeds?
If intimidate successful the opponent is shaken for as many rounds as non lethal damage was taken and takes a –2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks.
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Using bodyguard feat to give adjacent companions a +4 to AC against 5 attacks. Only fails on a 1:6d20 ⇒ (1, 4, 10, 11, 9, 17) = 52
Male Half Orc Druid (Saurian Shaman) 10HP: 83/83 ||AC: 25(30): t12, ff: 24(28), CMD 26/28 vs overrun || Fort: +13 (15), Ref: +10(12), Will: +14(16),+4 vs. SL and SN Fey abilities/effects that work on plants. Init: +3 Perception: +23/25 vs traps and secret doors
Tisking softly to himself Vermin whistles for Sparky and casts Wall of Thorns to separate the enemies. He makes the wall 15' thick and all the way to the ceiling. Those caught inside take damage based on their armor (not AC). Gonna regret that. he quotes.
*Need to level* (Mutagenic Mauler/Steelbreaker) 9; HP 57/85; AC (22)20/ T 14/ FF 18; (+2 damage while using Mutagen) Perception +14; F+10,R+10,W+9 (+2 vs. Charms, Compulsions and Emotion effects); CMB +15 (+22 on Sunder), CMD 27 (32 vs. Sunder), Speed 30'; Init.+2
Fahd takes a double move towards the room. Would someone move me on the map, please?
@Gaylth There was a climb check hinted at but it was in the first description of the room. 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13 you are fine.
Gaylth scales the ledge using the corner walls and zaps a denizen with his acid lob. Victoria hastes the group and Vermin lays down a massive cube of thorns that captures several of the creatures. Setare blazes into action wounding it mightily but has trouble finding a vital spot to focus on. It tries to retaliate with its draining bite, but Setare easily eludes it and downs it with the riposted fist.
Round 2 - Bold can act - Haste is up for all Galyth <shield, antitoxin>
Yellow Denizen -8 damage <dead?>
Lissa
Victoria <mage armor, fly, freedom of movement>
Orange Denizen <dead?>
Vermin <greater magic fang, longstrider, barkskin, delay poison>
Setare -5 damage <mage armor, enlarge person>
Fahd -3 CON <greater magic fang, mutagen, fly, antitoxin>
Sparky <longstrider>
Black Denizen -102 damage <shaken, unconscious>
Gray Denizen -32 damage <-6/-2 attacks>
Brown Denizen <levitates>
Wall of Thorns:
Wall of Thorns is not written very complete. So we are on the same page, here is how I fill in the gaps for the spell.
It isn't solid. It is basically just a thick cage of thorns that hurts if you move in it and is quite difficult to move out of or destroy.
It doesn't block arrows or provide cover, but as heavy undergrowth it would provide concealment with a 30% miss chance. It is not total concealment so line of sight and effect through it are unaffected.
If you move or attack (or cast spells with somatic components) you take the damage listed.
Male Halfling Unchained Rogue 10 | HP 83/83| AC 29*, T 18, FF 18 (25 uncanny), CMD 24 | F: +10, R: +18, W: +10 (+2 vs fear, +3 reflex vs traps) | Init: +9, Perc: +27*, SM: +9 | Shield: 3/5; Undercover Emancipator: 1/1; Reroll +4: 1/1 Soothsayer: 1/1 | Active: Haste, Shield
I'm uncertain whether grey or any other targets are still flat-footed. I'll act as though they are for now.
”Cool trick with the thorns. I am not going in there.”
More Acid Splash at grey (or if it is flat-footed & something else isn't, target that instead). Acid Splash Attack vs touch:1d20 + 15 ⇒ (7) + 15 = 22 Acid Splash Damage:1d3 ⇒ 3 Sneak Attack bonus damage:5d6 ⇒ (4, 6, 1, 3, 3) = 17debilitate for attacks if this connects – the old debilitate would have worn off Dispelling Sneak Attack:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26
Male Half Orc Druid (Saurian Shaman) 10HP: 83/83 ||AC: 25(30): t12, ff: 24(28), CMD 26/28 vs overrun || Fort: +13 (15), Ref: +10(12), Will: +14(16),+4 vs. SL and SN Fey abilities/effects that work on plants. Init: +3 Perception: +23/25 vs traps and secret doors
I am good with our call on the wall. I think this is the first time I have cast it. Did not realize it was poorly defined. I always though it would be solid and block line-of-sight but I am fine with your call. It is 15' thick. That is a lot of hedge. It would be nice to define concealment based on thickness as it can be 5' thick up to, well, if cast in a tunnel over 100' thick, but no big deal.
Gaylth weaves his acid into the hedge-cage but it doesn't quite have the full effect he expected. One of the "dead" denizens transforms shape into that of a mangy beast (a bat-winged form that blends humanoid features with canine) - then disappears, only to reappear next behind Victoria.
DC 20 Knowledge Planes or Dungeoneering:
These new creatures are Leng Hounds, fearsome trackers with the ability to drain CON on certain successful hits. For every 5 you beat the DC ask more.
30% concealment:1d100 ⇒ 49
Round 2 - Bold can act - Haste is up for all
Galyth <shield, antitoxin>
Yellow Hound -8 damage
Lissa Victoria <mage armor, fly, freedom of movement>
Orange Denizen
Vermin <greater magic fang, longstrider, barkskin, delay poison>
Setare -5 damage <mage armor, enlarge person>
Fahd -3 CON <greater magic fang, mutagen, fly, antitoxin>
Sparky <longstrider>
Black Denizen -102 damage <shaken, unconscious>
Gray Denizen -35 damage
Brown Denizen <levitates>
Lissa whips around when the beast teleports to the back of the group. Skating under Victoria, she pulls a lash of water out of the air, and smacks the beast as dives to be the immediate threat.
Move Standard action - Pushing Water Whip vs. Yellow
Male Half Orc Druid (Saurian Shaman) 10HP: 83/83 ||AC: 25(30): t12, ff: 24(28), CMD 26/28 vs overrun || Fort: +13 (15), Ref: +10(12), Will: +14(16),+4 vs. SL and SN Fey abilities/effects that work on plants. Init: +3 Perception: +23/25 vs traps and secret doors
Knowledge(planes):1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22
Hey, not fair. Those Leng Hounds can teleport. I heard they can drain your constitution with their attacks too.
Victoria fires her arcane missiles into the hound. From beyond the hedge wall, another hound rises from the ground and instantly reappears next to its partner.
Round 2 - Bold can act - Haste is up for all
Galyth <shield, antitoxin>
Yellow Hound -89 damage
Lissa
Victoria <mage armor, fly 5 feet up, freedom of movement>
Orange Hound
Vermin <greater magic fang, longstrider, barkskin, delay poison>
Setare -5 damage <mage armor, enlarge person>
Fahd -3 CON <greater magic fang, mutagen, fly, antitoxin>
Sparky <greater magic fang, longstrider>
Black Denizen -102 damage <shaken, unconscious>
Gray Denizen -35 damage
Brown Denizen <levitates 20 feet up>
*Need to level* (Mutagenic Mauler/Steelbreaker) 9; HP 57/85; AC (22)20/ T 14/ FF 18; (+2 damage while using Mutagen) Perception +14; F+10,R+10,W+9 (+2 vs. Charms, Compulsions and Emotion effects); CMB +15 (+22 on Sunder), CMD 27 (32 vs. Sunder), Speed 30'; Init.+2
Pau delays, readying an action to strike an enemy that comes within his melee range.
Male Half Orc Druid (Saurian Shaman) 10HP: 83/83 ||AC: 25(30): t12, ff: 24(28), CMD 26/28 vs overrun || Fort: +13 (15), Ref: +10(12), Will: +14(16),+4 vs. SL and SN Fey abilities/effects that work on plants. Init: +3 Perception: +23/25 vs traps and secret doors
Unable to get the the enemy in the back, Vermin casts Burst of Radiance on the two dog-things.
If Evil:5d4 ⇒ (2, 4, 4, 4, 4) = 18 [ooc]DC 15 Reflex or be blind for 1d4 ⇒ 4 rounds. They will be dazzled if they make the save.
The group awaits more openings as Vermin enlightens the tunnel behind the hounds. The wounded one in back reacts as if blinded, but some of its wounds stitch together as it wails and a swarm of bats erupts from its gaping mouth, covering the two closest foes and tearing into their flesh.
