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Oh, I remember these things, Noroc says. Accuser devils, that's what Elena called them, I think.

Ambush implies they're not friendly. Assuming that to be the case...

Noroc notes the other being in the room, and rationalizes that, if there are two fiends in the room along with another creature, it is reasonable to assume that said other creature is also a fiend.

To test this hypothesis, he unleashes a beam of divine energy streaking toward the largest of the three. Cast divine lance.

spell attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15
good: 3d4 + 4 ⇒ (3, 2, 1) + 4 = 10

The control group is not cooperative right now, however.

Step, Cast a Spell ◈◈.

Yes, the real treasure is the evil we vanquished along the way, Noroc says, more than a little sarcastically.

I'm 'enry the Eighth, I am...

He bestows a mote of cosmic aid to himself cast guidance and flings yet another beam of divine energy at the irnakurse. Cast divine lance.

spell attack: 1d20 + 12 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 12 + 1 = 20
Yeah, eff that. I VOLUNTEER THIS HERO POINT AS TRIBUTE

spell attack: 1d20 + 12 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 12 + 1 = 30 better
good: 3d4 + 4 ⇒ (3, 2, 3) + 4 = 12

Cast a Spell ◈, Cast a Spell ◈◈.

Third verse, same as the first.
Noroc casts another beam of divine energy at the irnakurse. Cast divine lance.

spell attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (10) + 12 = 22
good: 3d4 + 4 ⇒ (4, 1, 3) + 4 = 12

He then bestows a mote of cosmic aid to Peldur. Cast guidance.

Cast a Spell ◈◈, Cast a Spell ◈.

How long does the stunned 2 last? Is Carrufikus able to shake off the stunned condition?

Stunned condition

Each time you regain actions, reduce the number you regain by your stunned value, then reduce your stunned value by the number of actions you lost. For example, if you were stunned 4, you would lose all 3 of your actions on your turn, reducing you to stunned 1; on your next turn, you would lose 1 more action, and then be able to use your remaining 2 actions normally. Stunned might also have a duration instead, such as “stunned for 1 minute,” causing you to lose all your actions for the duration.

So stunned 2 means you lose two actions, then reduce your stunned value by those two actions and you are no longer stunned.

Noroc tries again, flinging another beam of divine energy at the irnakurse. Cast divine lance.

spell attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (19) + 12 = 31
good: 3d4 + 4 ⇒ (4, 4, 2) + 4 = 14

He then bestows a mote of cosmic aid to Tal. Cast guidance.

Cast a Spell ◈◈, Cast a Spell ◈.

Noroc moves forward a bit and flings a beam of divine energy at the...whatever it is Tal said it was. Cast divine lance.

spell attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (12) + 12 = 24
good: 3d4 + 4 ⇒ (3, 2, 1) + 4 = 10

Stride, Cast a Spell ◈◈.

Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 26
That's nice of them to think of us...wait, what?

Occultism to identify, when appropriate: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15
welp

I see no reason to go anywhere this lot doesn't want us to go, Noroc says, draining his second cup and holding it out for another refill, nor *burp* a reason to disrupt how anyone is fed. I'd say it's a deal.

DC 15 Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14 LOLZ

Noroc pauses to listen a moment, then shrugs. I can't hear a thing. Are you certain that's the Language Formerly Known As Undercommon (Sakvroth)?

DC 25 Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14
Noroc is distracted by the prospect of knocking in a dungeon. Is this a dungeon hack Elena is just now sharing...? "Eliminate days of slaughter with this one simple trick"?

Did we miss anything on our way down? Noroc asks, leaning weakly on his walking stick. We...we got it all, right?

I updated Slide 7, FYI. Please adjust if necessary.

Noroc does not have a loaf of moldy bread, unfortunately. He does have something else for the shadow, however.

He moves into the room for the correct angle and manifests his spiritual energy before firing off a storm of bolts and beams. Cast inner radiance torrent ◈◈, DC 22 basic Refl with a couple of other effects based on the save/conditions.

force: 4d4 ⇒ (1, 2, 1, 3) = 7

Stride (triggers reaction), Cast a Spell ◈◈.

Noroc strains to see the other side. You don't by chance see a lever over there for, ah...for the rest of us to get through? We're not as pint-sized...

Wow...that could have ended much MUCH worse!!

It could? Noroc says, then thinks on it a second. Oh...it could, yes. He looks about the room with some distaste and turns to Elena. This spectre was the life essence of this long-passed morlock, right? If I'm understanding things correctly? Does such a fate await all of us...?

Noroc evaluates the situation and concludes that he's quite happy where he is. He takes another proverbial swing at the undead creature. Cast divine lance.

spell attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (15) + 12 = 27
good: 3d4 + 4 ⇒ (4, 2, 1) + 4 = 11

He then gives Peldur some cosmic aid. Cast guidance.

Cast a Spell ◈◈, Cast a Spell ◈.

DC 22 Will: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 28 success
Noroc is shaken, but stirred to action. He sends out a blazing ray of light tinged with holy energy.

spell attack: 1d20 + 12 - 1 ⇒ (11) + 12 - 1 = 22
If that would fail, Noroc will use his hero point

fire: 5d6 ⇒ (6, 2, 5, 4, 6) = 23 plus good, if fiend/undead: 5d6 ⇒ (2, 5, 3, 2, 5) = 17

Then bestows some guidance on Bibi. Don't leave Tal in there alone!

Cast a Spell ◈◈, Cast a Spell ◈.

Does Carrufikus mention that a spectre is undead? Asking for a friend.

Who was keeping prisoners here? The seugathi thingies?

Noroc looks about the party. Did anyone catch his name...?

Probably a mimic too, Noroc mutters underneath his breath.

DC 23 Refl: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26
Noroc avoids a sticky situation.

He moves over behind the rest of the group, knowing his numbness will not be a boon to being grappled, and unleashes a moonbeam of divine energy at the weapon rack. Cast divine lance.

spell attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (7) + 12 = 19
spirit: 4d4 ⇒ (3, 4, 2, 2) = 11
Trying to aim around Carrufikus has its drawbacks.

Stride, Cast a Spell ◈◈.

With Carrufikus' discovery that the axe is not magically booby-trapped, Noroc's curiosity gets the best of him and he gingerly lifts up the dark crystal hatchet.

Noroc leans over to Elena. He's cute when he gets excited like that.

He takes a look inside the pits.
Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (11) + 11 = 22

Noroc sustains his protective spell on Peldur and launches a moonbeam of divine energy at the other...whatever it is. Cast divine lance/.

spell attack vs Red: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 21
spirit: 4d4 ⇒ (3, 4, 2, 2) = 11

It's not his best effort.

Sustain a Spell ◈, Cast a Spell ◈◈.

Ooh, the electric slide!

Noroc moves into view and bestows a warding spell onto Peldur! Cast forbidding ward, +1 status bonus to AC {sustain].

Stride, Cast a Spell ◈◈.

Seems sensible. I'll second that.

Noroc, already stuffing a sweetmeat into his mouth, can only nod in agreement.

Noroc gives a yawn. I could take a rest, he says.

Noroc moves to the far side of Wormy Wormerson, trying to give Bibi and maybe Peldur an advantage next time around. Recalling that his spell worked last time, Noroc tries it again. Cast divine lance.

spell attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18
good: 3d4 + 4 ⇒ (3, 3, 1) + 4 = 11

Stride, Cast a Spell ◈◈.

Noroc has seen many things. This spider thing is gross, though.

He moves into the room (movement provokes if creatures have Reactive Strike and reach) and unleashes a storm of bolts and moonbeams, catching both foes in its line. Cast inner radiance torrent, DC 22 basic Refl.

force: 4d4 ⇒ (4, 3, 2, 1) = 10

Stride, Cast a Spell ◈◈.

Oh, will that work...? Noroc asks, liking the cut of Carrufikus' jib, and trying a dispel magic of his own on Peldur.

Counteract: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (20) + 12 = 32 w00t!

Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14

Noroc looks closely at the door, but doesn’t notice much.

No risk, no reward, Noroc says dismissively as he points Bibi to the set of double doors. Now that we're here, we might as well explore, no?

The purple ugly came from that way, Noroc says, pointing and moving that direction.

Noroc hurries forward to WHAT IN THE NETHER VOID

Without asking other questions, he lets loose a storm of bolts and beams at what Tal has called a seugathi. Cast inner radiance torrent .

force: 4d4 ⇒ (3, 3, 3, 4) = 13

Stride, Cast a Spell ◈◈.

Gee, I wonder if it will be friends with me?

Occultism: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22
If Noroc learns anything about his new "friend", he will share.

Noroc gives Peldur a bit of protection with a shimmering starlit veil around him. Cast forbidding ward, +1 status bonus to AC/saves vs. enemy's attacks/spells/other effects.

Recall Knowledge ◈, Cast a Spell ◈◈.

Noroc's hearing finally begins to return, but not clearly. What does a stairway have to do with this?

Noroc sustains his spell...

cold: 3d6 ⇒ (2, 5, 4) = 11 (DC 22 basic Fort) and target remains fatigued

...then try and help Bibi out.

Aid Bibi's attack (distraction): 1d20 + 12 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 12 - 2 = 27

Peldur Perrindeldarion wrote:

Peldur throws his arms around the beast.

I picture this (1:50)

I went here myself, with Peldur's quote.

Destrachan net effect.

Noroc steps back (his weapon has reach) and channels the cold already in his numbed hands, cloaking the beast in a freezing void. Cast interstellar void, DC 22 basic Fort.

cold: 3d6 ⇒ (3, 6, 4) = 13 and target is fatigued.

Noroc can barely feel the earth beneath his feet, and his shoulders sag as he tries to hold his walking stick upright.

Step, Cast a Spell ◈◈. Now enfeebled 2, with a –3 penalty to saves/DCs against Grapple/Shove/other forms of forced movement, treated as one size smaller for wind effects, and personal weight is halved. Some minor positives too.

Noroc shakes off the effect of the attack — if he never hears that again, it'll be too soon — and moves his way to the opposite side of Bibi, his "walking stick" in his numb hands looks menacing but will likely be mostly ineffective. Still, given the state of poor Peldur, it's worth trying...

Aid Bibi's attack (distraction): 1d20 + 12 - 1 ⇒ (6) + 12 - 1 = 17 maybe?

Stride x2, Aid.

Noroc, his ears ringing and his head abuzz, tries to cast a spell. Cast guidance.
flat DC 5: 1d20 ⇒ 10 success

He bestows a bit of occult guidance onto Tal.

Cast a Spell ◈. Stunned reduced by number of actions missed (2).

Fort save: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21

Might pass?

Noroc lets out a cry and chases after Peldur, bone devils and dangerous circles be damned. He steps past Carrufikus and into the circle. Peldur? PELDUR!

Not wounded, just...weak, Noroc says unhappily. I'll sleep it off and I'll be okay.

Never seen a bone devil before, Noroc says, nodding to Carrufikus as he tries — in vain — to shake the numbness from his hands.

Ooh, no need to hero point THAT roll! w00t!

Noroc snaps out of his instant reverie with a curt Perhaps target its willpower, if you can, to Elena and Carrufikus as he himself tries a different tack. sending a blazing ray of light streaking toward the bony thing. Cast searing light.

spell attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (20) + 12 = 32
fire: 5d6 ⇒ (6, 4, 6, 5, 4) = 25
plus good, if a fiend or undead: 5d6 ⇒ (3, 5, 6, 6, 4) = 24

Cast a Spell ◈, Cast a Spell ◈◈.

Noted on prone.

Noroc shakes the cobwebs out of his head — this thing hits hard — and cocks his head to one side, whispers rising in his ears from the void. Cast vision of weakness ◈.

Almost as soon as he does so, his hands feel numb, and his grip on his "walking stick" becomes tenuous. Oh no, not again...

Currently enfeebled 1 with a –2 penalty to saves/DCs against Grapple/Shove/other forms of forced movement. Further actions will depend on what vision of weakness reveals.