Gamil the Literate |
Sense Motive: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15
"A bit of an unorthadox greeting, but when in Korvosa ... "
Gamil shrugs and answers the creature with a roar of his own.
Intimidate: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (13) + 14 = 27
Now that we've gotten the formalities out of the way, mind telling us your name?"
I'd alo like to identify our new friend, but I've got a pretty good idea of what he? might be.
Dungeoneering: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (4) + 13 = 17
Onye Dawon |
Knowledge (dungeoneering): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13
Onye growls, fairly suspicious that this is an aberration that should be removed from creation.
GM Nowruz |
As you are not attacking and Gamil is imitating its actions successfully, the creature slowly approaches, saying, "Give something good to Togg. I am Togg. Give Togg good food with good taste."
Togg is potentially willing to barter with you for safe passage in exchange for large quantities of fresh meat, fine foods,
or interesting drinks. Convincing Togg to let you pass unmolested requires Diplomacy but its going to be hard and if not successful combat is inevitable!
Onye does not know what this is but Gamil has an idea!
Otyugh
N Large aberration
1 question for every 5 above DC 14.
Otyughs are particularly vile and horrid creatures that lurk in places most sane creatures avoid. Their lairs are middens, cesspools, offal pits, toxic swamps, and sewers—the greater a lair’s filth, the greater the draw to the refuse-eating otyugh. They glory in the role of scavenger, wandering through vast underground caverns in search of the choicest cuts of garbage and waste. Upon finding such refuse, they gorge upon it, gathering what cannot be consumed in one debauch to bring back to their foul-smelling lairs. Otyughs spend most of their time in these filthy dens, which they keep constantly filled with carrion, dung, and worse sorts of stinking effluvia.
Intelligent creatures dwelling in subterranean areas near an otyugh often form a partnership of convenience with the disgusting beast. These creatures gladly provide their refuse and piles of raw meat to the otyugh, transforming the creature into an effective form of trash disposal. In return, the otyugh leaves its benefactors alone, and does not attack them, possibly even acting as a guardian.
The most horrifying thing to most races about the notorious otyugh is not the nature of its diet or its choice of lairs, but rather that a creature with an otyugh’s tastes can be anything other than a mindless scavenger. In fact, otyughs are surprisingly intelligent, and often quite eager to form alliances with those who offer them a steady supply of delicious diversions in the form of offal and waste. Most otyughs understand the fact that other creatures find them unpleasant and hideous, but few really care.
Perc(Aurora): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18
Perc(Onye: scent): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19
Perc(Tsamara): 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (7) - 1 = 6
Perc (Gamil): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20
Perc (Data): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10
Tsamara the Luminous |
"Er...maybe we should just give him some food?" Tsamara asks with a shrug. She gives the creature a curious, but wary, look. "Togg, what kind of food do you like to eat?"
Please don't say 'people'...
Aurora Arulius |
"Onye, dearest, seeing as you are closest, why don't you fetch that nice meaty leg for Togg? If Togg doesn't eat it then rats or bugs will."
GM Nowruz |
Togg looks at the cat lady and thinks.
“Togg likes new tastes!! Drink someone once was good! Or new food that not here!! Yes!! New!!“ it says.
Togg is a little bit angry now after the mermaid’s suggestion.
“That is Togg’s leg!! I ripped off myself!! Other parts already very tasty!! You not steal leg!!!“ the creature shouts.
Either food or you make a diplomatic approach with a roll. :-)
Gamil the Literate |
Any special attacks?
Now, now, Mr. Togg, there is no need to shout. We certainly have no designs on your leg here.
He motions for the leg's current holder to hand it to him.
As to any new food, I'm unfortunately not in the habit of bringing food with me on day trips inside of city limits. I can't speak for my companions, but I suspect the same for them. I would be quite happy to bring you something later today, after our business here is concluded. The Lodge canteen has quite a wide ranging selection of exotic culinary options. I'm certain we can find you something new and exciting.
Linguistics: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11
Data-007 |
Data pulls out one of his wandermeal rations, reasoning that it has to taste better than a rotting leg, and offers it to Togg. ”Here you go, Togg,” he says, as he tosses it towards the creature. ”Try this, I find it much tastier than a leg.” Hedging his bets, he keeps a tight grip on his bow…
GM Nowruz |
The large creature takes the food that Data offers but does not really understand what Gamil is trying to say.
Mechanics: The PCs receive a +1 bonus on the diplomacy skill check for every 10 gold pieces worth of food or drink-even potions-that they give to Togg, to a maximum of a +10 bonus. But you have to roll eventually!
After eating the food offered, Togg is not satisfied.
“Sewers have lots of food, but I want better food. Food from above! Tasty drinks!“
Togg points to Aurora and adds, “That one also looks good. It's not small. But no one would notice it's gone!!“ it says.
“You give good food to me, I let you pass. Everyone's happy, and no one's hungry. If the food is really good, maybe you get treasure!!“
Aurora Arulius |
"I am hungry. Very hungry indeed."
Aurora stifles her anger at being thought of as a potential meal. For the moment. She dips under the water for a moment to invoke her Goddess's blessing out of Togg's sight. Cast Guidance, apply Divine Vessel.
Aurora resurfaces a moment later. "If you could see the rest of me you'd realise I'm mostly bone. For something substantial, you should really go to the surface world. I did, after all. So, I will make you a proposal Togg. Let us pass - with treasure, naturally - and I will take you to a special eating place up above once our business here is concluded. They do an all-you-can-eat special. I'm not allowed back, but my friends here will get you carry-out."
diplomacy, guidance, vessel: 1d20 + 8 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 8 + 1 + 2 = 13
Oh dear. Maybe Onye will have to purge the abomination after all :o
Demm tad-draguni |
Sense Motive: 1d20 ⇒ 16
Dungeoneering: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25
{Weaknesses, Special Attacks}
Tsamara the Luminous |
"She's right, you know," Tsamara purrs. "The city above has all manner of food, from all over the realm. Hot, cold, spicy, mild, sweet, sour...anything you could want! Or we could bring you some of everything, if you allow us to pass..."
Diplomacy (Aid Another): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15 Meh to that roll!
GM Nowruz |
Togg just moves its body left and right with disappointment.
Stealth in lair (Other O): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27
vs.
Perception
Perc(Aurora): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14
Perc(Onye: scent): 1d20 + 7 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 7 + 8 = 30
Perc(Tsamara): 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (10) - 1 = 9
Perc (Gamil): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
Perc (Data): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16
Init(O): 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (8) + 0 = 8
Ini(Aurora): 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 1 = 13
Ini(Onye): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
Init(Tsamara): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22]
Init(Gamil): 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 1 = 12
(+4 w/ Heightened Awareness)
Init(Data): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Onye suddenly realizes that something is approaching from the tunnel to the east and it definitely smells like the creature in front of him!
~
SURPRISE ROUND
Onye
ARGURG
~
Initiative
Data
Gamil
Tsamara
Aurora
Data
Onye
ARGURG
TOGG
Bold is up!
Demm tad-draguni |
Data is on the tracker twice. Is one of those Demm?
Onye Dawon |
"Draw blades!" Onye shouts, alerting his allies to the approaching threat.
Call to Arms/move action
All allies within 30 ft are no longer flat-footed even if surprised.
Combat Reflexes, 5 AOOs
+1 glaives-guisarme: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22
Magic, slashing: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
+1 glaives-guisarme: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23
Magic, slashing: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10
GM Nowruz |
Sorry Demm! Can you fill out the macros in the slides with Demm’s details?
Onye’s shout really wakes you all up!!
The second hidden Otyugh comes out of hiding with a roar and attacks Aurora who is not flatfooted anymore … but it only hits the water with a tentacle!!
1st tentacle : 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 41d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7 plus grab: cmb grapple : 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21
~
Initiative
Data
Gamil
Tsamara
Aurora
Demm
Onye
ARGURG
TOGG
Bold is up!
Tsamara the Luminous |
"Two of them? I guess I shouldn't be surprised," Tsamara huffs as she flicks her wrist, allowing a small wand to drop into her hand from a wrist sheath. She waves it over the party and then moves a few steps back down the tunnel, trying to give Demm and Aurora some room to maneuver if they need it.
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Tsamara will use her wand of Bless; charges remaining (45).
Gamil the Literate |
And here I was worried this was going to be a boring trip!"
Gamil will cast Divine Favor and interpose himself between Aurora and the new otyugh, drawing the heavy tome from his belt as he goes.
Onye Dawon |
Onye steps toward the first otyugh to appear and calls upon his exotic training to prepare to battle these aberrations. He then readies his polearm to strike.
5-foot Step, Martial Flexibility: dedicated adversary (otyugh) (move), Ready Attack (standard)
+1 glaive-guisarme, bless, DA: 1d20 + 7 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 7 + 1 + 2 = 25
magic, slashing, DA: 1d10 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 2 = 6
Aurora Arulius |
"Why, thank you Gamil" says Aurora as she ducks under the water and retreats.
I'm assuming that being underwater will grant Aurora total cover against the second otyugh.
At a safer distance, Aurora resurfaces and invokes the power of her goddess. "I'll show you hunger!" she cries as she brandishes her unholy symbol.
channel negative: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 4) = 6 half damage. DC17 Will save or else be Sickened until the end of Aurora's turn in two rounds' time, and Shaken for 2 rounds. Select out the party members so as to only affect Argurg.
Data-007 |
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Data shrugs, thinking, Probably should’ve offered it the kobold, before firing at the northernmost creature…
To hit: Base/Dex, MW, PBS, Deadeye Bowman, Precise Shot
Damage: Strength, PBS
Longbow: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 6 + 1 + 1 = 23
Cold Iron Damage: 1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 2 + 1 = 10
…then moves back 5’…
Demm tad-draguni |
The kobold posits on the best course of action. "It am goodest strategy to focus killing one firstly." on Demm raises his claw and launches a pair of sorcerous darts at the monster at the end of the hall.
Sorcerer Magic Missile (CL3) vs BROWN: 2d4 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (2, 1) + 2 + 3 = 8
GM Nowruz |
Data’s arrow strikes one of the tentacles and Demm’s missiles bludgeons the main body!!
Togg moves forward 5 ft and although it’s 10 ft away from Onye, his reach weapon slashes across the large aberrations round chest and slimy blood drips out!!
“Atgghghhhg!!! You hurt me!!! We not eat you!! You let Togg live!“ she shouts.
Togg then does not attack Onye anymore.
The second male Otyugh roars at Gamil but seems to be as incompetent as it’s wife but much braver as it attacks … but it’s in vain!
Bite : 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 121d8 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8 plus fort save vs disease
1st tentacle : 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 101d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5 plus grab: cmb grapple : 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10
2nd tentacle : 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 181d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6 plus grab: cmb grapple : 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12
~
Buffs: Bless,
~
Initiative
Data
Gamil
Tsamara
Aurora
Demm
Onye
ARGURG, -3
TOGG, -24
Bold is up!
Tsamara the Luminous |
"You don't want to die? Then you and your friend need to back off," Tsamara hisses as she readies herself to cast a bit of magic at the male otyugh should he not heed the warning. "Watch out Gamil, things might get toasty!"
Fire Damage: 3d4 ⇒ (4, 1, 4) = 9
DC 15 Reflex for half damage.
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Tsamara readies to cast Burning Hands if White Otyugh tries to attack Gamil - but she *will not* risk doing so if Gamil or another ally moves within the projected spell radius.
Gamil the Literate |
"Understood, do what you must!"
Gamil brings his book down on Argurg.
Attack: 1d20 + 7 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 7 + 1 + 2 = 19
Damage: 1d6 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 5 + 2 = 13
Demm tad-draguni |
Demm watches as the combat unravels.
Delay for the moment.
Aurora Arulius |
"I believe I heard the word 'treasure' before we were so rudely ambushed" Aurora remarks as she raises her unholy symbol again.
negative channel: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 3) = 6 samey same: half damage, and Will DC17 to avoid Sicken and Shaken for 2 rounds. Selective Channel excludes party members, only Argurg is effected.
Data-007 |
Seeing Togg is not attacking, Data turns and fires at the other creature…
To hit: Base/Dex, MW, PBS, Deadeye Bowman, Precise Shot
Damage: Strength, PBS
Longbow: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 6 + 1 + 1 = 25
Cold Iron Damage: 1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 1 = 6
…then moves back 5’…
Onye Dawon |
Onye growls at Togg. "We shall see."
He moves down the walkway and brings his weapon to bear against Argurg.
Move, Attack
+1 glaive-guisarme, bless, DA: 1d20 + 7 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 7 + 1 + 2 = 26 through cover
magic, slashing, DA: 1d10 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 3 + 2 = 15
+1 glaive-guisarme, bless, DA: 1d20 + 7 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 1 + 2 = 12
magic, slashing, DA: 1d10 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 2 = 9
+1 glaive-guisarme, bless, DA: 1d20 + 7 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 7 + 1 + 2 = 29
magic, slashing, DA: 1d10 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 2 = 6
Tsamara the Luminous |
"Well, that works too," Tsamara shrugs as she lowers her hands and allows her gathered power to harmlessly dissipate. "Too bad, I'd have been okay with letting them live if they'd backed down."
She looks around. "Everyone okay?"
Gamil the Literate |
"One of them got away, so don't feel to bad about it.
Gamil pokes Argurg's corpse with his boots.
"This one seemed much more aggressive. Probably better that it was dealt with sooner rather than latter.
Gamil will search area A2.
Perception: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 4 + 2 = 21
GM Nowruz |
Area A2 was already searched earlier by Data.
Gamil does not find anything useful anymore in this area. You have to follow the tunnel to the east.
Heading on through the tunnel, it comes to a 'T' intersection. To the east, you see ongoing sewer.
Data sees that the tunnel terminates in a small shrine centered around a large statue of a rat, around which handfuls of baubles and trinkets lie as if left as offerings.
Nearly every brick bears some type of scratch marks, many having the appearance of writing without actually forming coherent letters. About one foot above the walkway, a large pipe emerges from the southern wall.
A pair of leather clad subjects are currently picking through the offered items.
2d20 ⇒ (13, 12) = 25
They don't seem to have spotted you at this time.
Demm tad-draguni |
Demm rolls his eyes. "Fleshie thieves am not mission. Better to ignoring them."
Onye Dawon |
"I fear they may be in our way," Onye says. "And they are likely to take notice of us soon enough as we search for the right flagstone."
GM Nowruz |
2d20 ⇒ (6, 19) = 25
One of the two humanoids turns towards your group.
A strange expression seems to form on the bald male at the sight of your group. "I...we...uh..."
The duo appear visibly surprised by your sudden appearance and gusto.
Suddenly, the statues eyes begin to glow red. An unusual, obscene sound begins to echo off the sewer walls.
"អ្នករាល់គ្នាជាសត្វសាហាវ! សម្លាប់គ្នាដូច្នេះខ្ញុំអាចរីករាយនឹងព្រលឹងអ្នក!"
The sounds says "You vile beasts! Kill each other so I may feast upon your souls!"
Glancing towards the rat statue, both subjects eyes go wide as they turn back to you.
"Demons?! Devils?! You've woken the dead!" shrieks the one with the bald head and blue ascot.
"Kill them Pellius!" shrieks the one wearing red socks.
"We must appease the gods. It's the only way to get out of here alive!!!"
Ini(Aurora): 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19
Ini(Onye): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14
Init(Tsamara): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20]
Init(Gamil): 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14
(+4 w/ Heightened Awareness)
Init(Data): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18
Init(Demm): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
Init(Both): 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 1 = 13
Init(Other): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17
The pair grab their weapons and begin twirling them in front. Though neither advance on the group, their intentions are quite clear.
~
Initiative
Tsamara
Aurora
Data
Onye
Gamil
Thugs
Demm
Bold Up!
Sorry, but due to 'things' in this scenario pretty much forces this fight to occur.
Aurora Arulius |
Aurora remains in the water. She swims forwards a little, but the two thieves are too far for her to reach with her debilitating Channel. She casts a spell.
Hold Person at bald guy. DC16 Will, duration 4 rounds.
"Really now. Why does everyone we meet down here have a death wish?"
Tsamara the Luminous |
"Hmph...this is what happens when you steal from the gods," Tsamara snorts, not impressed by the shenanigans of the would-be thieves. Once again she flexes her wrist and retrieves her wand from its wrist sheath. She gives it a wave and then...
Acrobatics: 1d20 ⇒ 17
...nimbly hops across the sewer channel to the other side.
______________
Tsamara uses her wand of Bless; charges remaining (44).
Gamil the Literate |
"This is how you wish to meet your end? Dead in a sewer, following the orders of a gibbering statue? Not how I'd choose to go, but I'm sane"
Gamil strides forward twice.
Onye Dawon |
Onye follows Gamil and readies his polearm to strike should the thugs press their aggression.
Move, Ready (attack)
+1 glaive-guisarme, bless: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 7 + 1 = 15
magic, slashing: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10
+1 glaive-guisarme, bless: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 7 + 1 = 25
magic, slashing: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
+1 glaive-guisarme, bless: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 7 + 1 = 11
magic, slashing: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
+1 glaive-guisarme, bless: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 7 + 1 = 11
magic, slashing: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
Data-007 |
Data fires at the nearest thug…
To hit: Base/Dex, MW, PBS, Deadeye Bowman, Precise Shot
Damage: Strength, PBS
Longbow: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 6 + 1 + 1 = 24
Cold Iron Damage: 1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 2 + 1 = 8
GM Nowruz |
Data's arrow hits the shoulder of the man with the club!
The other thug moves forward towards Gamil and Onye is ready to strike but cannot penetrate the man's armor!
The one next to Gamil tries to hit the man with the book but only hits the wall.
Staff, fe +4: 1d20 + 8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 8 + 4 = 151d6 + 5 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 4 = 13
The other one charges towards Aurora and tries to strike her but only splashes water!
Staff: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 111d6 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11
~
Suddenly, a bolt hits the water next to Aurora but you have no idea from where it came!
Stealth: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (20) + 16 = 36
vs Perception
Perc(Aurora): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22
Perc(Onye: scent): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11
Perc(Tsamara): 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (8) - 1 = 7
Perc (Gamil): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13
Perc (Data): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16
Perc (Demm): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10
Crossbow: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 211d6 + 1d4 ⇒ (6) + (4) = 10
~
Initiative
Demm
Tsamara
Aurora
Data
Onye
Gamil
Thug red, -8
Thug blue
Bold Up!
Data-007 |
Data fires again at the same thug…
To hit: Base/Dex, MW, PBS, Deadeye Bowman, Precise Shot
Damage: Strength, PBS
Longbow: 1d10 + 6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 6 + 1 + 1 = 16
Cold Iron Damage: 1d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 2 + 1 = 11