Bwana looks strangely at Elisen, and asks 'Who are you talking to shamaness? Surely not Shibwe-Magalla?'
Bors eyes the surroundings warily, but makes no immediate move towards his swords.
In a hushed tone, barely audible Steady all, a souleater mae nae bother ta speak wit aught but it's victim, but who knows wat else they may sends af'er us.
Deciding to take a more careful Approach, Augusto Concentrates on the Voice from the Bushes, trying to hear any evil in the spoken Words
"Show yourself, I will not promise aid unless we can see who, or What you are"
I use Detect Evil on the Bushes where the voice is comming from.
If i have to move closer to it, i do so, but ready my sword.
”Ok, but please don’t hurtzzzz me of how I lookzzz. There are many of you and only one of meeee.” With trepidation, a large spider-like monster with an eerie, humanoid face surrounded by a shaggy mane of fur steps out from behind the bushes. Spider
Bwana clambers to his feet, keeping a close eye on the many-legged being.
'What is it that you want, Many Legged One?' he asks in a nuetral, almost friendly tone.
Kn: Arcana, Planes, Nature Check to ID the Creature
"At ease Friend, we mean you know harm, I can Sense no Evil comming from you. What Help might you need?"
Diplomancy check
Convinced by Augusto and Bwana's kind words, the creature steps out of the bushes. "I Zzamas, need help, 4 zill took my stone, kicked me out. Pleazzzze kill them! They harm with 4 arms! Give pretty chest."
Addressing the group, Augusto Speaks
"This Phase Spider has no evil intentions about him, the Xill however, are Murderous bastards. What do you think of a little detour from our route to help this Creature, Perhaps he could be an Allyto us, or Provide some useful Information, What say all of you?"
Bwana smiles widely and viciously. Then begins to summon Motokono.
"I agree. Mother would never want me to ignore the pleas of someone...or something, that needed my assistance. I'm more than happy to help this creature."
Bors checks his weapons and gear, making sure all is in order, then scans the horizons long and hard in all directions. Trusting the instincts of the others regarding this new creature, he instead sharpens his mind to spotting any trace of spies from whomever, or whatever, has been dogging the group since their arrival at Varnhold.
To the group he mutters, If we be not far, then I be all fer 'elpin agin other evil beings. But we hae nae much time, so we kinnae be dallying long. An I still thinks we need approach tha area o' the island careful and as unobserved as be possible.
The phase spider continues: "You say yes? Good. Follow. Not far. Teach the zill lesson." The spider starts walking west.
If so.. I would like to cast Magic Vestment on myself, +2 enhancement bonus to my armor for 8 hours, Bumps my AC up to 22.
From the nature of the terrain and environment, Bors trys to judge a good time to cast his Barkskin, duration 50 minutes, Adjusted AC 22.
Bors watches the trail, noting any tracks or signs of what they are facing, or perhaps where they are heading in relation to the "island". Perhaps the group can angle on towards the island once done here, without a significant loss of time backtracking.
ZZamas leads you through the lowlands for about a 30 minute walk, at which time, the party sees a strange, 15' high gray stone monolith, its sides polished and smooth, stands at the top of a hill. You immediately notice the air surrounding the stone within a 120-foot radius glows with a soft radiance, and strange, ghostly shapes of unnatural shape and posture flit and writhe through the air. You also see at the base of the structure are 4 reptillian 4-armed humanoids leaning on the structure, their eyes almost dazed, looking and basking in the glowing aura. They do not seem to notice the party who is about 50' down the hill. They look like this: Xill Zzamas angrily says, "My stone, they bad! Kill!"
"The way I see it, I could cast Invisibility on bors, Motokono and myself. We could sneak up and get the Jump on them, then Bwana and Elisen could Provide Support. Anyone object?"
Augusto Sneaks up to the Xill in the middle of the pack, then attacks from Behind
Attack
Dmg
initiative
Moving up between the two closest Xill, both swords drawn, Bors strikes, then prepares himself for the fury to follow.
Iomedae judge thee for thine actions.
Initiative
"Stay behind us, Zzamas. The xill will not hesitate to attack you as well."
Motokono strikes with a flaming fist.
plus fire.
The reptillian humanoids are leaning against the pillars of the monolith, grasping their swords and shields, seemingly oblivious to their surroundings, when the party strikes, cutting and burning 3 of them, causing the xill to scream and curse in an unknown demonic language (Infernal, if anyone speaks it, let me know).
Round 1:
The Xill on Augusto goes into a frenzy and a full-attack!
The Xill on Motokono also goes on full-attack mode!
The Xill on Bors follows suit!
The fourth Xill moves to Motokono as well, taking a 5' step to E9, and attacking as well.
Noting the Xill's style and movements, he seeks to illustrate a few moves of his own.
Black Longsword Damage
Black Longsword Damage
Defender Longsword Damage
Defender Longsword Damage
Let me show ye beasts the blessings of Iomedae, and the Divine Justice She metes out.
Augusto Grins as he replys with attacks of his Own
Swift action to judge justice and destriction +2/+2 dmg/hit
full round attack
atk 1
dmg 1
atk 2
dmg 2
oh atk
oh dmg
Augusto Grins as he replys with attacks of his Own
fort save
Elisen casts Bless on her compatriots, asking Desna's favor be granted in this mission.
Fort:
Motokono roars and attack the forst Xill,
plus fire
plus fire
Bwana draws his bow as he moves to within 30 ft. and attacks the same Xill.
Fort: 1d20+7
The Xill's bite paralyzes Motokono. The second Xill, instead of attacking, then approaches the helpless ape, opens its mouth with its arms and part of its mandibles elongates, a la Alien style. It then pulls its head out.
Zzamas, in a panicked state, tells Bwana "Oh no, eggs in monkey!"
Knowledge (planes) on how to remove the eggs.
Knowledge (planes) on how to remove the eggs.
The Xills scream in Common, "Kill the intruders, the Ghost Stone is ours!"
The Xill attacking Augusto yells "Brother, help me with this human!" and two Xills flank Augusto and go on full attack!
Despite the fact that they have him in a flank, only 4 of the Xills' 10 attacks get through, as Augusto expertly weaves in and out of battle, blocking their attacks.
The Third Xill charges at Bwana, attempting to bite him, but misses!
Bors rushes forward to D8, to assist Augusto.
[b] Duck left, lean right, together we slay these beasts ta'nite. [b] Bors remarks, quoting an old teams training drill. [b] With Iomedae and Erastil on our sides, this shall be just and quick. [b]
Bors lunges past Motokono's still form, to attempt to pierce his foe's blindside, his dark blade swift and sharp, his other raised in wary defense.
Bwana takes a step back out of the foul creatures reach, then knocks and fires two arrows in quick succession into the creature.
Bors rushes forward to D8, to assist Augusto.
Bors rushes forward to D8, to assist Augusto.
I assumed the +4 vs Evil Outsider bonus for a single strike. Was this incorrect? When you did not say they were not evil outsiders, I sorta assumed they were and added. Sorry.
I assumed the +4 vs Evil Outsider bonus for a single strike. Was this incorrect? When you did not say they were not evil outsiders, I sorta assumed they were and added. Sorry.
No problem. Bors should have mentioned it was a move action to position, and stated the included favored enemy bonus. Will try to remember to do so in the future. Thanks.
Elisen says a few divine words and a glowing starknife appears, threatening the xill that is pursuing Bwana.
Attack
Damage
With a Grin still on his face, Augusto returns the attack against the Xill between him and Motokono
as an Inq, my Teamwork feats work as if everyone else had them, even id they don't.
Outflank gives me +4 on flanking instead of +2
Precise Strike gives me +1d6 dmg while flanking, I'll list all the bonuses up next to the rolls.
Swift Action to use Bane vs the Xill.
atk 1 (+2 justice, +2 bane, +4 Flank, +1 bless)
dmg 1 (+2 bane, +2 destruction)
bane 1
precise strike 1
total: 14
atk 2 (+2 justice, +2 bane, +4 Flank, +1 bless)
dmg 2 (+2 bane, +2 destruction)
bane 2
precise strike 2
Total: 28
atk oh (+2 justice, +2 bane, +4 Flank, +1 bless)
dmg oh (+2 bane, +2 destruction)
bane oh
precise strike oh
roll to confirm crit:
total: 28
total w/ crit: 42
With a Grin still on his face, Augusto returns the attack against the Xill between him and Motokono
** spoiler omitted **
The Xill on Augusto feel confident that it can take out the wounded inquisitor so it attacks, but only one claw finds its mark! The Xill gulps as it knows what is coming!
The Xill on Bwana also feels confident having evaded both bow shots and it moves in as well, 4 of its 5 attacks drawing blood.