Round 1
He hacks into the hide but no wound or even blood.
Round 2
He opens a pretty good wound!
Round 3
More hide to cut through.
Round 4
Yep lots of hide!
Round 5
Nope, just more hide.
It takes a good 20 rounds but the beast finally falls. It's heads lashed out at each of you but Matthew the most. Most of the damage was neglible with your fast healing except for the massive tail slap.
The beast falls. A light shines on Matthew and he is gone. From the darkness and cover of fog vampires spring forth. Seven of them drag off Krazok into the fog as two engage each of you.
Round 1
"KRAZOK!!" Zaidel screams after the taken half-dragon. Enraged, the cleric shots forth a channel energy.
Vampire SpawnCR 4
XP 1,200
LE Medium undead
Init +1; Senses darkvision 60 ft.; Perception +11
DEFENSE
AC 15, touch 11, flat-footed 14 (+1 Dex, +4 natural)
hp 26 (4d8+8); fast healing 2
Fort +3, Ref +2, Will +5
Defensive Abilities channel resistance +2; DR 5/silver; Immune undead traits; Resist cold 10, electricity 10
Weaknesses resurrection vulnerability, vampire weaknesses
OFFENSE
Speed 30 ft.
Melee slam +4 (1d4+1 plus energy drain)
Space 5 ft.; Reach 5 ft.
Special Attacks blood drain, dominate (DC 14), energy drain (1 level, DC 14)
STATISTICS
Str 12, Dex 12, Con -, Int 11, Wis 13, Cha 15
Base Atk +3; CMB +4; CMD 15
Feats Blind-Fight, Skill Focus (Perception)
Skills Intimidate +2 , Knowledge (religion) +7 , Perception +11, Stealth +16 ; Racial Modifier +8 Stealth
Languages Common
SQ gaseous form, shadowless, spider climb
SPECIAL ABILITIES
Blood Drain (Su)
A vampire spawn can suck blood from a grappled opponent; if the vampire spawn establishes or maintains a pin, it drains blood, dealing 1d4 points of Constitution damage. The vampire spawn heals 5 hit points or gains 5 temporary hit points for 1 hour (up to a maximum number of temporary hit points equal to its full normal hit points) each round it drains blood.
Dominate (Su)
A vampire spawn can crush a humanoid opponent’s will as a standard action. Anyone the vampire spawn targets must succeed on a Will save (DC 14) or fall instantly under the vampire spawn’s influence, as though by a dominate person spell (caster level 12th). The ability has a range of 30 feet. At the GM’s discretion, some vampire spawns might be able to affect different creature types with this power.
Energy Drain (Su)
A creature hit by a vampire spawn’s slam (or other natural weapon) gains one negative level. This ability only triggers once per round, regardless of the number of attacks a vampire spawn makes.
Fast Healing (Su)
A vampire spawn also gains fast healing 2. If reduced to 0 hit points in combat, a vampire spawn assumes gaseous form (see below) and attempts to escape. It must reach its coffin home within 2 hours or be utterly destroyed. (It can normally travel up to 9 miles in 2 hours.) Additional damage dealt to a vampire spawn forced into gaseous form has no effect. Once at rest, the vampire is helpless. It regains 1 hit point after 1 hour, then is no longer helpless and resumes healing at the rate of 2 hit points per round.
Gaseous Form (Su)
As a standard action, a vampire spawn can assume gaseous form at will (caster level 5th), but it can remain gaseous indefinitely and has a fly speed of 20 feet with perfect maneuverability.
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The one on the left gets blasted as the other just has a few wounds from the channel, they both hiss in pain. The other vampires are too far away to catch them in the channel.
Meanwhile Jean cuts the two vampires into dust with all his attacks. Stratton releases his sword from its sheath and does a tidal strike on them, both hurt but still able to fight.
"Round 2"
Round 2
If Zaidel still has a vampire on him, he'll use another channel energy against it. Then run to find and rescue Krazok.
Regen 12 [cold] / Regen 6 for each head
DR 10/cold iron, DR 5/adamantine, DR 20/magic
Round 1
Matthew
Jean
K
Stratton
Round 2
Matthew
Jean
K
Stratton
Round 3
Matthew
Jean
K
Stratton
Round 4
Matthew
Jean
K
Stratton
Round 5
Matthew
Jean
K
Stratton
Round 1-2
Zaidel channels again they both fail but this one was not as strong. Two vampires continue to stand and fight Zaidel. The one almost dead retreats and double moves away. Next round turning into gas.
plus energy drain (1 level Fort DC 13)
vs. Stratton
plus energy drain (1 level Fort DC 13)
vs. Jean
plus energy drain (1 level Fort DC 13)
Before Jean destroyed the two before him he got hit himself! Jean charges the other vampire next to Zaidel.
Round 3
Jean decimates the vampire before Zaidel and states, "Go ahead I will be right there!" Stratton does pretty well using tidal wave on them again. Stratton says, "Jean follow him, I am almost done here."
Belt of physical perfection +2
Pendant of Improved will.
amulet of natural armor +2,
ring of protection +2
Success!
Round 3
Zaidel will channel energy again, in hopes of destroying his attackers.
The cleric waves his hands at Jean, so he can picked up and flown to find Krazok.
Round 4
Jean picks up Zaidel and takes to the sky, staying 20 feet from the ground if possible he flies in the direction Krazok was dragged. Soon enough you come upon him.
He is swinging his axe and felling vampires left and right as they turn to ash. Though he looks to be running out of energy.
Round 5
Jean lands beside Krazok and lets Zaidel down blasting some of the undead with his breath weapon.
Round 4
Zaidel jumps down from Jean, landing and casts another channel energy.
Round 5
The sublime satyr lets our another channel energy against any remaining undead.
With the channels, Jean's breath weapon, and melee strikes the undead are dispersed. Krazok falls to the ground now with the battle winding down.
Zaidel runs over to the half-dragon and cast a cure serious wounds spell on him.
"Krazok, are you alright? Jean, any idea where Matthew went?"
"I... uh... don't feel so well..." He pukes up some blood and lays down.
The satyr goes in closer and examines Krazok for injuries. zxaidel takes out his healer's kit.
You realize that Krazok has been drained by the vampires by their attacks.
Zaidel is going to channel energy into him until he recovers.
You know no amout of healing will help him, he has several levels drained and if he fails his fort saves they become permanent at roughly 24 hours later.
Zaidel grimaced with anger at the situation. "Okay. Matthew will hopefully be okay on his own for now, since we have no idea where he is. Jean, let's fly back to the Mayor's office and ask if we can watch over Krazok there. Maybe we can ask the Mayor if any disappearances have happened recently. That might lead to Matt."
The satyr picks up the half-dragon in his arms, and carefully loads the vampire victim on Jean's back.
Krazok's limbs are blacked and withered.
A screen appears before each of you,
Of Lions and bears, Oh My! - Big Game Hunter I
☆☆☆
Uncommon Quest
☆☆☆
All Big Game Hunter quests have you taking down dangerous beasts.
10/10 Ankhegs
10/10 Displacer Beasts
0/10 ???
10/10 Wayward Trolls
1/1 and their Beast Boss (Bonus)
10/10 Bloodborn Dire Boars
3/10 Crystaline Fiendish Elks
The satyr's hairs on the back of his soft neck started to stand on end in anger, and wanted to swat the blue screen away. But since Zaidel thought the Gods somehow ran the Chosen screens on Arcanium, the cleric swallowed his rage. Instead he reached up to click the Inquiry icon.
"Blue Screen, what is the best treatment to save Krazok's life and limbs?"
Zaidel clicked the icon again. "Second Inquiry. Where is the current location of Matthew Locke?"
Best Treatment options for Krazoks condition:
Condition: Level drain
Spells: Restoration, Greater Restoration,
Rituals: Sacrifice, Restorative Process
☆☆☆
Present location of Matthew Locke:
Location: Upper planes... Zeus's Garden...
Trial: Trial of the Worthy
Successful: 2/7
Would you like to join the Trial? It is a threat level A Trial. Only recommended for 15th level individuals.
Zaidel readies the blue screens, amazed it worked.
"Oh! Okay! In the morning, I pray for new spells. Grab a whole bunch of restoration spells and get our half-dra.."
The caydenite cleric reads the rest of the screen.
"Zeus's Garden?! Trail of the Worthy?! 15th level?!"
"I-I-I can't leave Krazok to die! WHY THE FU<K IS THIS HAPPENING?!!"
Zaidel calmed himself down. "Blue screen, I would like to help my friend , Matthew Locke, with his Trial of the Worthy, IF Krazok can be either be healed or I will GUARANTEE get back in the morning to pray for those restorations spells."
Non-plussed, Zaidel clicks the 'Share Quest?' option on the screen.
"Zeus and many of the other Olympic Gods hate Matt", Zaidel recalls. "We're likely gonna be dropped off into a warzone, so be ready.
And I love you, Jean! Just wanted to say that! I love you! You're a good friend! And it's been awesome to know you!"
A purple screen appears for the two of you,
"As a favor to your lord liege Cayden Cailean. I implore you to not travel the same path as your ally. Focus upon your weakened ally. Know that he will not perish, as you know him well. He cannot be killed by the power of a god, for he is blessed by the Eternals. As Zaidel the benelovent and Jean the bronze dragon man could likely become as well. But if you take this trial with him, you shall surely perish. Finish your present quest and restore your ally when you return to town. The rewards may be just what you need."
Zaidel's eyes widen with sudden discovery. "By the Gods, Jean! I think we finally accessed the AI customer support screen for the Chosen Screens!"
The satyr pressed in the inquiry icon on the purple screen. "What is your name/designation?"
No response is sent to your inquiry.
Zaidel frowned. "Fine. For now."
As the satyr picked up the unconscious half-dragon, Zaidel thought aloud. "I think I shall try and get a room at the tavern for me and Krazok. At first, I thought the rowdy bar below must be disruptive. But I think that might work in my favor, as a cleric to a God of Alcohol and Merriment. Maybe give Krazok a plus to his saving throws under my care."
Zaidel shook his horned head. "I don't like the look of those blackened limbs. I would like your help transporting him back to Owl Port, Jean. Please?"
"Good idea", Zaidel agreed. "Hopefully Matthew will return to us in one piece. But for tonight, I administer for Krazok. Jean, A-WAAAY!"
As they flew, Zaidel commented aloud. "You know, Matthew and Alina where technically gone for well over 100 years, doing that job for Cayden. 100 years is along time to level up. I've always suspected Matthew and Alina are MUCH higher leveled adventurers than we are, And if the Purple Screen can be believed, it said Matthew will make it back to us. Meaning Matthew must be a higher-level than he lets on."
Stratton uses one of his daily uses of fly to fly after the Jean Express.
"I thought Matthew was a high level adventurer before the last time he was smote and buried by the Greek Pantheon too. He's had his ups and downs, I'd say he was on an upswing until this happened. Still, maybe we ought to send a message to Alina so at least she can aid him against those bastards."
Off to the Owl Inn... you arrive in town in under an hour.
Zaidel carries the unconscious gold half-dragon in his arms as the satyr walks into the inn.
"I need a room with two beds. I have patient in need of care!" Zaidel barks over the din.
The room instantly silences and the patrons part for you to take the stairs. The halforc bartender vaults over the bar and leads the way up to a room on the third floor. This appears to be a large studio room covering most of the floor plan.
'Thank you, Shatash", Zaidel said with relief. "Can you please bring up about 3 bottles of wine, and your largest dinner up here. I'm gonna try to feed our friend, Krazok, here? I have coin."
The satyr gives the half-orc a quick kiss on the cheek as she departs.
Zaidel calls up the Blue Screen, and checks his options.
"No. But I can access lesser restoration tomorrow. But I did pray for remove disease today!"
The satyr turns back to Krazok. "So I'm going to cast that now!"
Zaidel holds his holy symbol of Cayden Cailean. "Come on, Boss! Please help me out here!" And Zaidel casts the spell.
Shatash quickly gets what is requested.
Zaidel gives Shatash 8 gold coins for the wine and food. The satyr gives one of the bottles to Jean and Stratton to drink, keeping one for himself.
The caydenite cleric uses his healer's kit to bandage all of Krazok's blackened limbs, using poultices to infuses the bandages with medicine. Then Zaidel does his best to feed the half-dragon the dinner he ordered, cutting the meat and vegetables in very small bites for easier consumption. The satyr watches over Krazok until the hour gets late. Using his wine bottle, Zaidel finishes his evening prayers, and sleeps at Krazok's feet in case his patient needs him in the night.
Krazok begins to groan as he wakes up from the nights rest, in fact he slept in until noon.
He sits up and just looks at the room around him.
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Jean will rise the next morning and do his daily quest before returning to the inn and waiting to see how Krazok fares.
100 pushups Str DC 10: Take 10 +9 Str = 19
100 situps Str DC 12: Take 10 +9 Str = 19
100 squats Str DC 14: Take 10 + 10 Con = 20
100 jumping jacks Con DC 16: Take 10 + 10 Con = 20
Run 5 K Con DC 18: Take 10 + 10 Con = 20
In the early morning hours, Zaidel wakes up and immediately takes anything left over from the wine bottles from last night, and prays for his clerical spells.
The cleric dumps one lesser restoration, one cure disease and one remove curse. Once done, Zaidel prays over the body of the golden half-dragon, while checking the bandages from the day before.
He opens up the screen and asks, "What else do we need to hunt? Ask around and find out. I will rest and hopefully I will feel better tomorrow. Though it does look like it is glitching."
Of Lions and bears, Oh My! - Big Game Hunter I
☆☆☆
Uncommon Quest
☆☆☆
All Big Game Hunter quests have you taking down dangerous beasts.
12/10 Ankhegs
10/10 Displacer Beasts
0/10 ???
15/10 Wayward Trolls
1/1 and their Beast Boss (Bonus)
10/10 Bloodborn Dire Boars
3/10 Crystaline Fiendish Elks
He opens up the screen and asks, "What else do we need to hunt? Ask around and find out. I will rest and hopefully I will feel better tomorrow. Though it does look like it is glitching."
Zaidel sighs. "Later. And you're damn right you are going to rest today! I thought I lost you to vampirism. I am immensely happy you are alright, Krazok Veil."
Zaidel gets up. "I'm gonna go downstairs and arrange for another night up here. Then complete my Daily Quest. And then go visit The Mayor for any reward, unless the other's beat me first."
This is the first time Zaidel came down and actually saw the bar proper. The satyr asks around for the manager.
Stratton gives Zaidel the room he needs to care for Krazok through the night, playing page and maid, fetching whatever is needed and keeping the room cleaned up afterwards. Maybe it wasn't much, but it was something he could do.
After the fewer hours he needed for rest, he got an early start on the dailies.
100 Pushups Str take 10 vs DC 10 1 hour
100 Situps Str take 10 vs DC 12 1 hour
100 squats Str take 10 vs DC 14 1 hour
100 jumping jacks Dex take 10 vs DC 16 1hour
rest an hour
run 5k Con take 10 vs DC 10 1 hour
6 hours total