Rathis manages to stare into the light, his eyes watering, but he feels his already tenuous grip on sanity lapse, and sweat beads his brow as his mind travels back to things he's seen and done.
"The children! Oh God, the children!" he cries.
Unless someone's got something that would've boosted his Will save by 2, that'll be him confused...
Sort of. It's a resistance bonus, so if someone didn't have a resistance bonus to saves, they would get a +2. At this level, however, I think that magic circle is mostly useful for the protection from mind effecting effects.
Fort Save:1d20 + 19 ⇒ (18) + 19 = 37 Will Save:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25
As soon as I rolled that, the victory theme from FF VII rolled through my head; This would have been the 2nd character I have in a pbp that was permanently blinded. Btw, I'm pretty sure that the heal spell will get rid of both insanity and blindness.
M HP 148/178, AC 30/16/27, F +16, R +13, W +6, Init +3, Per +17 Half-orc alchemist 14
I included that +2; I need another +2 somehow. I should be able to fix the blindness after the fight, though I have to make sure I can use it on others (I think I can).
(N HP 109/116, AC 31, T 21, FF 24, Fort +15, Ref +19, Will +12, Init +7, Perc +29, Stealth +28CMD 37)
ranger 14
fortitude save:1d20 + 15 ⇒ (8) + 15 = 23 will save:1d20 + 12 ⇒ (12) + 12 = 24 well that's moot at least
On the plus side, I can still locate their square with a perception check (which I can't miss given my bonus) and seeker takes care of the miss chance. So flubbing the fort save spared me from getting confused.
"Damn, that's bloody bright. Hells, now I'm blind. You little brats will pay for that. "
Corso is correct. It's not posession or domination or the like, so protection from evil only provides the resistance bonus.
One child is hit by several arrows as the Blindness of their flash of light seems to not have hindered the Skill of Omar in the least.
The children's screeching turns into a kind of alien laugh as they stroke their fingers toward Corso. Their shining hands skim his armor and Corso feels his very souls burst into flame. (Take 19 fire)
Corso, you will take 4d6 fire damage for the next five rounds as the positive energy that fuels your very being is corrupted and twisted. You may "extinguish" this "fire" by entering the area of a darkness or deeper darkness spell or by finding an area of complete natural darkness.
Val attacks one of the evil things with a smite in her full attack
Atk:1d20 + 18 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 18 + 4 = 33 Dam(Silver):1d8 + 4 + 14 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 14 = 26 Dam(Holy):2d6 ⇒ (3, 6) = 9
One of the things explodes in a flash of radiance and the other is damaged by the group's attacks. It lashes out at the paladin and both its hands caress her, in spite of Corso's distraction. (take 50 fire, and you also have a 4d6/round fire effect burning away your soul.
Corso takes 17 more fire for round 2. Also, I forgot the actual fire damage from their attacks themselves last round. You took 31 additional fire damage.)
As I'm pretty sure you're about to rock this thing's world, here's Val and Corso's Burning damages.
M HP 148/178, AC 30/16/27, F +16, R +13, W +6, Init +3, Per +17 Half-orc alchemist 14
I may be able to fix your blindness, but I need to do a little research (and I'm at work at the moment) -- I think I can use my extract on you, but I'm also confused, so I want to make sure I'm not going to just attack instead. After all, it doesn't matter if you're blind if you're dead.! :)
M HP 148/178, AC 30/16/27, F +16, R +13, W +6, Init +3, Per +17 Half-orc alchemist 14
Well, unfortunately, I don't have the infusion discovery, so I can't do anything about the blindness. I also only have restoration, so probably can't do anything about my insanity either.
Also, GM, with that confusion insanity, I don't know if you want me to play it as there's a chance I can attack my comrades, as per the confusion spell, even now that combat's done. It feels like it'd be time-consuming, but I'm willing to see what I can do. :)
Pulling out a vial, Rathis examines it, a perplexed look on his face. After a few moments, a look of anger and frustration crosses his features, and he slams the empty glass onto the ground. He looks around as if confused who you are.
I'll say the "attack" option results in you lashing out at something nearby, but your allies are actively aware and protecting themselves, so you won't actually harm them. That way we can avoid having to stay in rounds while you guys get this sorted.
Having seen (and been, on more than one occasion) confused by magic, Corso moves next to Rathis and says "It's going to be okay. You have a potion for this. Take a deep breath and relax."
Retreating from the temple this time is a much greater struggle. The companions with impediments make the progress slower, though not as slow as it could have been, thank the heavens. Long story short, it takes you a couple days to make it out to the city and back, though time is your ally in this so that matters little.
Soon enough you are healed, stocked, and back at the teleporting gate of the tomb. Another trip in brings you back to the catacombs, and to the last door you haven't opened.
Pushing through the heavy seal reveals a surprisingly gorgeous room. It appears to be a beautifully decorated bathhouse, complete with a large pool of crystal-clear water that dominates the center of the room.
A pair of stone statues depicting reclining medusas decorate niches to the east and the west, while a large caption along the southern wall reads, in the common tongue, “Have you ever beheld a smiling face and not named it beautiful?”
Reclining in one of the pools is a madeusa, and an ugly one at that. Her lower body is like a writhing snake. She sits up as you enter and a murderous gleam enters her eye. Four Bone devils materialize in a line, blocking your charging lanes as she cackles. Darkness clings to her being, and she draws a wicked looking bow.
Party Up! The devils are 30 ft ahead and cannot be passed without acrobatics, not that that means much for Omar. :)
Corso - The sword has become more active over the past few days. While it hasn't actively resisted you yet, you have felt it urging you toward the darker side of the force.
M HP 148/178, AC 30/16/27, F +16, R +13, W +6, Init +3, Per +17 Half-orc alchemist 14
Rathis quickly downs an extract, his form doubling in size as he prepares to tangle with these newest foes. A magical shield leaps into existence in front of him as he concentrates his ring's power on the medusa, setting it as the focused foe a free action, giving him +2 to saves and AC vs. her; extract was shield/enlarge person.
"Beware her gaze," he warns his companions, trying to focus on the devils and not the greater threat.
Stats:
178/178 hp
AC 32 (+2 vs. medusa)
Effects: Enlarge person (+2 Str, -2 Dex, -1 to hit, -1 AC), shield (+4 AC); cumulative +2 to AC, +1 damage; +10' reach[/ooc]
If Corso has a path to the Medusa, he will do the following: Corso will move to threaten the Medusa.
If not, he will move next to as many of the demons as possible and Antagonize the medusa.
Antagonize (Diplomacy vs. DC 10+Hit Dice +Wis Mod):1d20 + 14 ⇒ (7) + 14 = 21
Corso taunts seem to not disturb the madeusa in the least as Rathis grows to monsterous size and Val and Omar start swinging. They both land good blows, but this party is just getting started.
A flurry of bone claws and tails descends upon Val and Corso They are able to ward off all save one which scratches Val across the cheek (for 6).
The madeusa casts and a wall of force blades springs to life against the back of the room where Ferod, Omar, and Rathis are standing!
Each of you make a DC 22 reflex or take 14d6 ⇒ (4, 3, 4, 5, 3, 3, 2, 4, 3, 4, 5, 3, 1, 2) = 46 damage.
Ferod moves aside, before the wall of blades crashes over him. Smiling at the medusa, he casts another spell, reversing the gravity around the medusa! Hope you can fly, @#$%
she'll take falling damage of 1d6 per 10' when she slams into the ceiling. I added a blue box of the area of gravity. If she moves out of it, she'll take 1d6 per 10' when she slams into the ground.
The madeusa twists in the air as she "falls" and manages to land "upright" on the ceiling. She locks gaze with Ferod, then casts a spell on herself.
On the front line, a furious melee is developing. Valeria is the only one hit on your side, but you give a few good kicks return. Well, most of you do. Rathis is struggling to damage anything besides his ego.
Kinda hard for her to lock gaze with me, I'm wearing a hellknight mask that has no eye slots. Since she cast a spell on herself, I assume that I don't have to save verses her gaze?
