Ghostfoot's Age of Worms (IC) Pt 2

[Cavir]

Keston keeps watch with his arcane sight, inside and out, from the doorway.

[Togo]

Jascan stares at Kurnos, and then tilts his head as if thinking about it. Then he shakes it.

Looking up at the catwalk, he thinks for a moment, and then starts easing around the sacks and barrels until he's more or less below it, close to the north wall. Then he examines the catwalk carefully, trying to work out how far up it is, and what barriers the catwalk has on each side, to stop people plunging to the ground.

He turns to the others, points to himself and then to the catwalk, as if posing a question.

[BelGareth]

Bron moves closer to the door motioned to by Kurnos, shaking his head.

Not really know what he meant, he shrugged back at the newguy "Sure"

[Dienekes]

Wat looked to Kurnos. "Only with this," Wat gave his weapon a quick shake.

Jascan looked to be signally how if he should look from the rafters.

"If you can make it up there easily with little chance to be seen," Wat nodded.

[razorback]

Kuln snickers under his breath at Kurnos and Wat's comments. "Gond provides for those in his providence." he says with a sly smirk as he moves out of the shadows and looks at what the Chondathan is looking at. Pulling out the tools of his trade, he check the door carefully before working on the lock.

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Search for traps
(1d20+13)[32]

Disable Device on any traps
(1d20+13)[31]

Open Lock
(1d20+7)[26] <-- Need to remember to beef this up next level

[Togo]

Jascan throws his hands up in a gesture back that is probably supposed to be a shrug, but looks more like a flounce.

Looking dubiously at the wall, and it's comparative lack of shadows. Then carefully puts one foot on the wall, then the other, and starts stepping up it, carefully placing his feet so as to support him, keeping his hand free.

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Using balancing lorecall (cast earlier) to move up the wall. He's balancing, not climbing, so there's no Dex penalty. However, I have to move at half speed for balancing and for trying to hide and move silently while doing it.

Balance check (DC 20) (1d20+18)[22]
Hide (1d20+2)[18]
Move silently (1d20+2)[15]

[Ghostfoot]

Keston waits at the doorway, peering through from the dark alleyway into the room. He doesn't notice anything untoward. Jascan moves to the catwalk, an old wooden construction with no handrails it still appears serviceable.

Everyone else gathers around as Kuln checks the door. It doesn't bear a lock on it, but his eagle eyes spy the telltale signs of a boobytrap. He gestures the others to stand back, pointing to hairline cracks now visible in the dusty floor where a large pair of trapdoors is designed to drop away if the door is opened. He crouches down and gets out his tools, preparing to get to work...

You all see it - slow movement at first out of the corner of your eye as various geometric shapes warp and distort followed immediately by sudden lethal blows as various of the great vats and crates unfold to reveal massive maws and multiple pseudo-pod appendages on the apparently living things. The crates themselves come to life and attack!

A heavy pseudopod smashes into the hound Secondus for 5 damage injuring it slightly. Another lashes out at Keston in the doorway slamming him for 7 damage. The sticky appendage fastens to him like glue, the source of the strange smell now apparent. It draws him in, trying to crush him in it's strange lid-like maw for another 5 damage.

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Illumination is shadowy (torches are on ceiling 30ft up and shed 20ft bright light, 40ft shadowy light)

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surprise round
slam vs Primus (1d20+11)[15] (incl. flank) damage (1d8+4)[11]
slam vs Keston (1d20+9)[19] damage (1d8+4)[7] + grapple (1d20+13)[24] vs Keston (1d20+3)[14] crush damage (1d8+4)[5] (grappled)
slam vs Wat (1d20+9)[10] damage (1d8+4)[9]
slam vs Secondus (1d20+11)[21] (incl. flank) damage (1d8+4)[5] + grapple (1d20+13)[22] vs Secundus (1d20+8)[26]

Initiative
Keston (1d20-1)[2]
Kurnos (1d20+2)[8]
Kuln (1d20+5)[8]
Bron (1d20+1)[4]
Jascan (1d20+2)[16]
Wat (1d20+2)[19]
bad boxes (1d20+1)[8]

knowledge DC?
Keston (1d20+8)[13] Fail
Kuln (1d20+6)[24] Success
=> Kuln knows that these are mimics, carnivorous intelligent shape-changing aberrations. They exude a thick adhesive slime which can only be overcome by industrial alcohol or the death of the creature.

=> Kurnos, Kuln, Jascan, Watnir
(Keston & Susebron flat-footed)

[razorback]

As Kuln is doing his work, he hears a gasp from one of the others just in time to see the packaging morphs into deadly creatures. Realizing they are Mimics, he calls out " 'Ware the Mimics! They will stick to you as the try to devour you!" as he drops his tools and stands, pulling one of his hammers, as he tries to smash the nearest.

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AC ~20; Current ~ 20/24 if they are giants
HP ~ 60; Current ~ 60
AP ~ 8 ; Current ~ 8


Knowledge devotion
(1d20)[18] +13 Religion, +5 Arcana, +6 Dungeoneering, +4 Nature and most of the rest.

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You then receive an insight bonus on attack rolls and damage rolls against that creature type for the remainder of the combat.

Check Result Bonus Granted
15 or below +1
16—25 +2
26—30 +3
31—35 +4
36 or higher +5

Move Action
Move to T-12 and pull out a hammer

Standard Action
(1d20+12)[31]+ Knowledge Devotion (not included)

Damage
(1d4+1)[4]+ Knowledge Devotion damage +1 Fire

Crit 19-20/x2
(1d20+12)[26]+ Knowledge Devotion
(1d4+1)[4]+ Knowledge Devotion damage +1 Fire


Effects ~
+1 racial bonus on attack rolls against kobolds and goblinoids
+4 dodge vs giants
Child of Shadows Stance = If you move at least 10 feet during your turn, you gain concealment against all melee and ranged attacks until the start of your next turn.
Sapphire Nightmare Blade = X
Cloak of Deception = X
Shadow Jaunt = X
Wolf Fang Strike = X
Knowledge Devotion check = +x insight bonus on attack rolls and damage rolls.

[Togo]

Jascan reacts with lightning speed. Seeing his friends in trouble while he is safely out of reach, he decides to provide a musical accompaniment to being eaten. It's only when the magical effects of the music kick in that this starts to seem like a reasonable course of action.

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Cast haste, centered on the lower right corner of T10.
Start inspire courage as a move action (move action due to harmonise)
Activate helm of tactics as a swift action
Activate badge of valour to boost the bardsong as an immediate action (using my swift action for next round)

Effects:

+3 to hit (+2 morale +1 untyped from haste)
+2 to damage (morale)
+2 melee damage to enemies you are flanking (untyped, stacks with above)
+1 to AC (dodge)
+1 to reflex saves (dodge)
+2 to fear saves
+2 to the next save made against charm or fear (stacks with above)
An extra attack at full BAB when full attacking

oh, and +3 to charisma checks (e.g. turn undead) and charisma-based skill checks, not that that's likely to help.

[Dienekes]

"Huh," Wat mutters as the crates lunge at his allies. His bafflement did not last long as one of the crates latched onto Keston. He needed to get the man free, but he couldn't with another of these strange creatures in his way. Feeling Kuln's magic move through him he struck at the creature in his reach and yelled to the one he knew could aid his comrade. "Big dog! Attack!"

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AC: 21 (22 with Haste)
HP: 56/56

Full-Attack Power Attack 1: (1d20+7)[8]
If Crit1: (1d20+7)[24]
Damage1: (1d8+8)[12]

Full-Attack Power Attack 2: (1d20+7)[16]
If Crit2: (1d20+7)[24]
Damage2: (1d8+8)[16]

Full-Attack Power Attack 3: (1d20+2)[21]
If Crit3: (1d20+7)[20]
Damage3: (1d8+8)[14]

Swift Action to White Raven Tactics Primus, giving the war dog 2 actions.

[DrK]

Kurnos

Kurnos looks about in surprise, "What manner of vile aberration are these. Kill!" he snarls at the dogs as he whirls around, long claws slashing at the nearest of the strange beasts as the hounds seek to rip and tear and rend the others.

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Kurnos vs S8
Sphynx claws (1d20+10)[20] dam (1d8+8)[14]
Sphynx claws (1d20+10)[19] dam (1d8+8)[14]

Primus vs U6
Bite (1d20+15)[19] dam (1d8+17)[23]
Sphynx claws (1d20+15)[18] dam (1d8+8)[12]
Sphynx claws (1d20+15)[28] dam (1d8+8)[10]

Secundus vs S8
Bite (1d20+7)[21] dam (1d8+8)[13]
Sphynx claws (1d20+7)[22] dam (1d8+5)[12]
Sphynx claws (1d20+7)[26] dam (1d8+5)[8]





Kurnos
hps 53/53
Saves 9/8/8 (+2 vs evil, +2 vs disease)
AC 20/22 vs evil (6 arm, 2 dex, 2 NA, 2 vs evil)

Secundus
Hps 44 / 49
Saves 9/8/5 Evasion, +2 vs evil
AC 23 (Arm 3, Dex 3, Nat 7) +2 vs Evil +2 wyrm belt = 25/27

Primus
Hps 85/85
Saves 11/9/6
AC 23 (Arm 3, dex 3, nat 8, sz -1) +2 vs evil +2 wyrm = 25/27

DR 4/ magic

Incarnum
1E Wormtail belt (+2 NA, +1/E)
2E Sphynx Claws (+E on Str check, Claws +E, 1d8+E)
0E Lamusu Mantle (+2 saves/deflect vs evil)
1E Dread Carapace (Power attack Bite -1/+2 per E)
1E Astral Vambrace (DR 2+2*E/magic)
0E Strong Heart Vest (DR 1+1*E for ability damage)

Kurnos Effects:
Longstrider, Primal Hunter, Primal instinct, "Uncanny dodge"

[Ghostfoot]

Kuln shouts his warning, darting forward and smashing the closest of the large killer mimics with his hammer of embers for 5 damage. Illustrating his point his warhammer sticks fast to the weird creature. Above on the catwalk Jascan and his mandolin provide the soundtrack for the fracas below.

Watnir lunges with his trident, enhanced speed aiding his strikes as he hits the nearest for 16 & 14 damage. Kurnos tears into it too, claws rending for 14 & 14 damage. It's form slumps back to putty as the attacks are overwhelming and the creature falls, mortally injured. His hounds Primus & Secondus tear into the other aberrations left and right for 23, 12 & 10 damage and 13, 12 & 8 damage respectively.

The mimic nearest the alleyway continues to gnash and grind for 10 damage at Keston who remains stuck fast to the toothy blob. Another swats Kuln for 11 & 8 damage scooping up the gnome who is stuck securely to its pseudopod which quickly transforms into a crushing orifice trying to chew on the wee man for another 6 damage. Meanwhile Primus is able to fend off its attacker.

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Kuln Ref DC16 vs adhesive (1d20+10)[14]. Weapon stuck, Str check DC16 to free it.

Wat Ref DC16 vs adhesive (1d20+8)[27]
Wat Ref DC16 vs adhesive (1d20+8)[17]

Mimic crush (grapple) (1d20+13)[24] vs Keston (1d20+3)[16] damage (1d8+4)[10]

Mimic vs Kuln
Slam (1d20+9)[26] damage (1d8+4)[11]
Slam (1d20+9)[28] damage (1d8+4)[8]
grapple (1d20+13)[21] vs Kuln (1d20+2)[7]
crush damage (1d8+4)[6] (grappled)

Mimic vs Primus
Slam (1d20+9)[14] damage (1d8+4)[12]
Slam (1d20+9)[16] damage (1d8+4)[9]

Spoiler: Map

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Illumination is shadowy (torches are on ceiling 30ft up and shed 20ft bright light, 40ft shadowy light)

=> Party
(Keston & Kuln grappled)

[Cavir]

"Could. Use. Some... Help here." Keston struggles to avoid the teeth. Mystra's blessing heals the greater bite wounds while he keeps faith in his allies that they'll get him out very soon.

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Touch of Healing on myself for 9hp. Up to 13hp.

[razorback]

"Arghckle..." is all the gnome can get out as he strike the creature, sticking his hammer to it, and pulls to remove it. While doing so, the creature then envelopes him, causing him to yell out. With the toothy maw, closing in on him, Kuln focuses as the shadows from within the room grow and wash over him like a river and he appears across the room.

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AC ~20; Current ~ 20/24 if they are giants
HP ~ 60; Current ~ 41
AP ~ 8 ; Current ~ 8



Standard Action
Shadow Jaunt to T-15

Move action
Take out his crossbow


Effects ~
+1 racial bonus on attack rolls against kobolds and goblinoids
+4 dodge vs giants
Child of Shadows Stance = If you move at least 10 feet during your turn, you gain concealment against all melee and ranged attacks until the start of your next turn.
Sapphire Nightmare Blade = O
Cloak of Deception = O
Shadow Jaunt = X
Wolf Fang Strike = O
Knowledge Devotion check = +x insight bonus on attack rolls and damage rolls. (Knowledge devotion
(1d20)[18] +13 Religion, +5 Arcana, +6 Dungeoneering, +4 Nature and most of the rest.)

[Dienekes]

Wat grunts as one of the mimics absorbs another of his allies. Thankfully that mimic was surrounded by his newfound allies, which should make short work of it. Keston, was less fortunate. Turning his back on his current opponent, Wat charges toward the other Mimic and strikes at it.

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Swift Action: Leading the Charge Stance, gives everyone +6 damage on Charge attacks.
Full-round Action: Charge to T8
Charge Power Attack: (1d20+9)[21]
Confirm if Crit: (1d20+9)[11]
Damage: (1d8+12)[20]

[DrK]

Kurnos

Kurnos steps back as one melts away nodding to their new trident wielding friend. "What manner of monster is this?" he calls out to the others as he spins around whistling to the dogs that continue to bite and claw frenziedly at the nearest of the beasts.

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Kurnos vs T11
Sphynx claws (1d20+10)[18] dam (1d8+8)[16]
Sphynx claws (1d20+10)[29] dam (1d8+8)[10]

Primus vs U6
Bite (1d20+15)[16] dam (1d8+17)[25]
Sphynx claws (1d20+15)[20] dam (2d6+8)[14]
Sphynx claws (1d20+15)[27] dam (2d6+8)[14]

Secundus vs T11
Bite (1d20+7)[9] dam (1d8+8)[12]
Sphynx claws (1d20+7)[17] dam (1d8+5)[9]
Sphynx claws (1d20+7)[11] dam (1d8+5)[9]





Kurnos
hps 53/53
Saves 9/8/8 (+2 vs evil, +2 vs disease)
AC 20/22 vs evil (6 arm, 2 dex, 2 NA, 2 vs evil)

Secundus
Hps 44 / 49
Saves 9/8/5 Evasion, +2 vs evil
AC 23 (Arm 3, Dex 3, Nat 7) +2 vs Evil +2 wyrm belt = 25/27

Primus
Hps 85/85
Saves 11/9/6
AC 23 (Arm 3, dex 3, nat 8, sz -1) +2 vs evil +2 wyrm = 25/27

DR 4/ magic

Incarnum
1E Wormtail belt (+2 NA, +1/E)
2E Sphynx Claws (+E on Str check, Claws +E, 1d8+E)
0E Lamusu Mantle (+2 saves/deflect vs evil)
1E Dread Carapace (Power attack Bite -1/+2 per E)
1E Astral Vambrace (DR 2+2*E/magic)
0E Strong Heart Vest (DR 1+1*E for ability damage)

Kurnos Effects:
Longstrider, Primal Hunter, Primal instinct, "Uncanny dodge"

[BelGareth]

Bron, not paying attention, suddenly whips into a frenzy, slashing at the mimic closest to him.

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Move to closest if need be, or attack the closest.

Attack 1 - (1d20+15)[28]
Damage - (1d10+6)[7] & Electricity - (1d6)[1]

Attack 2 - (1d20+15)[18]
Damage - (1d10+6)[13] & Electricity - (1d6)[2]

Attack 3 - (1d20+10)[23]
Damage - (1d10+6)[7] & Electricity - (1d6)[3]

AC: 24
T: 12 FF: 19
HP's: 27/41
Effects: Jascan's Ode to Us
+3 to hit (+2 morale +1 untyped from haste)
+2 to damage (morale)
+2 melee damage to enemies you are flanking (untyped, stacks with above)
+1 to AC (dodge)
+1 to reflex saves (dodge)
+2 to fear saves
+2 to the next save made against charm or fear (stacks with above)
An extra attack at full BAB when full attacking

[Ghostfoot]

Keston struggles against his assailant as Kuln is blotted in shadows and reappears up on the landing. Wat leaps forward stabbing at the creature trying to devour Keston, striking it for 20 damage and skewering the strange beast. It slumps back, dead, and Keston tumbles free.

Meanwhile Kurnos jumps on the one that Kuln has just eluded, claws striking for 16 damage overcoming it. Primus faces off against the lone remaining beast and makes short work of it, claws and teeth tearing into it for 25, 14 & 14 damage.

You are left to yourselves in the warehouse, broken crates and slain box-monsters strewn about...

=> Party

[Cavir]

Keston picks himself up and looks around to the others to see if they need healing. He considers the situation while applying a healing wand to himself. "Who needs some healing?"

"Question is, was the key we found just a trap in case they failed at the jail or were these mimics just their watch dogs to give their boss the chance to escape?"

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Touch of Healing on myself to get up to 15/30 hp, then a lesser vigor charge to get up to 26/30. If there's a fight within the next minute I'll adjust hp as needed.

[razorback]

The battered and buised gnome, disgusted by being brought into the maw of the creature, wiping slime and goop off himself.
"I do. Don't know if it matters at this point, maybe they were looking to get him out." as he walks over and grabs his hammer while responding to Keston. "If there are more of them, well... I'm sure they know we're here. Best to work any magic just in case."

[Dienekes]

"I am well enough. Thank you, Keston." Watnir nods to the cleric. Then begins to search around the room.

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Search: (1d20+2)[4]

[DrK]

Kurnos

THe druid sets the massive hulking hounds to watch the doors then kneels by a dead beast. "A strange creature. I would suspect more guards than anything else as they didn't seem sentient." Looking at the door he waits for the healing of his fellows, "She we see what lies beyond the door?"

[Cavir]

Keston gives healing magic to Kuln via his wand. He nods to Wat. "Thanks for getting me out of that."

He points to the door to the north. "That door leads to the water. Let's get that door in case we can catch anyone trying to shove off. He heads near to the door and tries to see if he can make out any magic on the other side of the door.

[Ghostfoot]

A quick search of the room reveals that the crates and boxes (at least those that are not murderous aberrations) contain a variety of mundane items - old rough cloth, spoiled ale, and chainmail links. A very tedious collection of goods.

Scanning the trapped door to the north Keston doesn't detect any magical auras beyond.

[DrK]

Kurnos

THe druid looks to the others, "Do we fancy subtle and someone can pick the lock or shall I ask Primus here to push through the door to get us through fast?" He pats the monstrous hound on the head, the massive hunting beast always strangely passive when the druid is near

[Dienekes]

"I expect whatever element of surprise we had is now lost," Wat said, he scratches at the big dog's side.

[Cavir]

"Agreed. Can't give them more time to prepare. Break it down."

[razorback]

Kuln, walking over to pick the lock, looks a bit surprised when the others decide to instead smash it. Taking a step back, he prepares his hammers. "Alright, have at it then."

[DrK]

Kurnos

The druid and his dogs head to the door and look at the stout construction. Nodding the beasts's bark as he along with them all throw their weight against the door. "Come boys. Tear it down..."

Spoiler: Smash

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Primus (1d20+10)[24]

Assist from Kurnos (1d20+6)[22]
Assist from Secundus (1d20+6)[12]

[Ghostfoot]

Despite your desire for haste you nevertheless take a moment for Kuln to finish his disabling of the trap, disconnecting the trigger to the pit trap before you assault the door so to avoid inadvertently tumbling to your doom. Standing back he lets the druid and his hounds step forward.

With incarnum-enhanced might Kurnos and his two canines tear at the door, shattering it down the center then tearing the remains off its hinges, revealing...

...a strong stone wall. The door is false, a mere lure to draw you toward the trapdoor. The real door must be elsewhere.

Spoiler: Earlier Map

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Illumination is shadowy (torches are on ceiling 30ft up and shed 20ft bright light, 40ft shadowy light).