Ghostfoot's Age of Worms (IC) Pt 2

[Ghostfoot]

At Redeye's challenge you burst into the room, ready to take him down. The chamber is clearly a throne room or audience chamber of sorts. A raised throne against the north wall is built from wood and animal bones; the ground in front of it stained with old blood. A small pool of water to the west splashes with fish evidently a larder of sorts.

Two lizardfolk are in the room. Redeye is a massive lizardman covered in putrescent green scales quite unlike his kin that you have fought so far. Even as your eyes take him in he still grows larger and larger, grinning wickedly as he throws the empty vial from his enlarge potion to one side. Ruby-coloured goggles a strapped to his head and in one huge clawed hand he clutches a wicked barbed trident that crackles with electrical energy. His other arm holds a strong-looking steel shield painted black with an explosive lightning strike adorning it. A similar symbol hangs around his neck and some of you recognise this symbol as that of Talos the Destroyer, god of storms and other destructive natural events. Next to Redeye stands a guard or perhaps a mate itself large perhaps 7ft and carrying a tooth-studded club adorned with fetishes and small trophies.

"Talos raised me. Stormlord guide me!" The huge chieftain hurls his trident. It flies through the air glancing a greivous blow to Jhann for 14 damage electricity coursing through it for another 6 electricity damage before it magically returns to his outstretched hand. "Tremble at the might of the Redeye tribe! With Talos' blessings I will conquer and even the dragon Ilthane shows respect! But now it is your time to die. You will be destroyed!" The other lizard stands ready next to Redeye, club in hand ready for combat.

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Knowledge Religion:
Keston (1d20+9)[16]
Kurnos (1d20)[6]
Kuln (1d20+14)[22]
Jhann (1d20+4)[9]
Susebron (1d20+7)[17]

initiative
Redeye (1d20+6)[23]
guardmate (1d20+1)[18]
Keston (1d20-1)[1]
Kurnos (1d20+2)[11]
Kuln (1d20+5)[9]
Jhann (1d20+1)[5]
Susebron (1d20+1)[12]

Redeye vs Jhann trident (1d20+12)[23] damage (1d8+8)[14] + (1d6)[6]
Technically the trident should revert to normal size when thrown but I'm going to handwave that it stays the same size but just does normal size damage because that seems visually more palatable to me.

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=> Party

[DrK]

Kurnos growls, a sound matched by the pair of monstrous dogs beside him as he rides forward, claws and tails waving dangerously the massive wolf filling one of the chamber entrances. Seeing his friend Jhaan struck he howls and surges forward with both beasts in tow, letting Primus chomp at the lizard chief to throw him to the ground as Kurnos leans from the saddle to claw at the normal lizardman even as Secundus seeks to tera him apart and allow a hole for a more sneaky member of the party to get behind the lizard chief.

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Kurnos/Primus to Z-13/Z-14/AA-13/AA-14

Kurnos Wormtail the little lizard
Atk (1d20+10)[19] dam (1d6+7)[8] DC 15 Fort or (1d3)[2] Str

Secundus the little lizard
Bite (1d20+7)[15] dam (1d20+6)[23] Trip (1d20+4)[10] VS (1d20)[1]+?

Primus on REDEYE
(1d20+15)[16] dam (1d8+13)[15] TRIP (1d20+15)[29] vs (1d20)[3]+??

Incarnum:
1E Wormtail belt (+2NA, +1/Essentia, +1DC/essentia, Sting 1d6, DC 12+CON+Ess 1d4/1d4 Str)
1E Dread carapce (PA, -1/+1, bites -1+2, +1/Ess)
0E Dragon Tail: (1d8 tail, +1 enh/essentia)
0E Dissolving Spittle (1d6 acid+1/Ess, 30ft touch)
2E Astral Vamrbace (DR 2/magic +2/Ess)

Kurnos:
AC 23 FF21 Touch 12 +3 NA (belt) = 26
Saves +8/8/8
HPs 46/46
Effect: energy shield aur, Bulls strength (2 mins), Girallion blessing 47 mins

Primus:
AC 20 FF 18, Touch 11 +3 NA (belt) = 23
Saves +10/7/6
HPs 64/66
Effect: energy shield aura, Bulls Strength (2 mins), Girallion blessing 47 mins

Secundus
AC 23 FF 20, Touch 13, +3 NA (belt) = 26
Saves +9/8/5 Evasion
HPs 49/49
Effect: energy shield aura

[Cavir]

"A storm doesn't hide in a cave. Your tribe is already defeated and has turned against you. If you weren't a coward hiding here you would have seen defeat at the tower."

Keston speaks words of magic and white light flashes around Redeye.

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Party: Bless spell already in effect.

Using Mantle of Spells to get spontaneous Dispel Magic, losing Magic Circle vs Evil. Cast Dispel Magic at Redeye, targeted version. I know he has one spell in effect at least. I'll do some extra rolls in case there are more. DC is 11 + the spell’s caster level.
Enlarge Person: (1d20+5)[12] + AP (1d6)[5] EDIT: Was the AP needed?
Spell 2: (1d20+5)[8]
Spell 3: (1d20+5)[25]
Spell 4: (1d20+5)[7]
Spell 5: (1d20+5)[6]

[razorback]

"You seek respect while dead? Not a great idea." the gnome taunts as he suddenly disappears from the lizardfolks view.

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Kuln
AC ~20; Current ~ 20/24 if they are giants
HP ~ 53; Current ~ 53
AP ~ 8 ; Current ~ 8

I'm still using the last Knowledge Devotion check, which was +1.
If not

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

Standard Action
Shadow Jaunt to Y-12


Effects ~
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.
+4 dodge vs giants
Knowledge Devotion check = +1 insight bonus on attack rolls and damage rolls.
Sapphire Nightmare Blade 0
Cloak of Deception 0
Shadow Jaunt X
Wolf Fang Strike 0

[Chambers]

Jhann

"Is that how Talos trained you?" Jhann sneers as he bats aside the thrown trident. "Feel the might of a true warrior!" Jhann says as he advances upon the giant lizardman and brings his greatsword down against him. "Kurnos, kill him quickly!" Jhann says, encouraging the beastmaster to bring their prey to ground.

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Move: to Y15 (Y14 if the Enlarge Person was dispelled).
Standard: Single attack
Swift: White Raven Tactics on Kurnos. Kurnos may act again this round.

Attack (12)
Damage (10)

Maneuvers Readied: Revitalizing Strike, White Raven Tactics, Death Mark, Fire Riposte, Burning Blade.
Maneuvers Granted: Revitalizing Strike, Fire Riposte
Maneuvers Expended: White Raven Tactics
Newly Granted Maneuver (end of turn): (2) Burning Blade

Immediate Action: If Jhann is hit in melee, he will use Fire Riposte to attack back. Melee touch attack (+9), deals 4d6 fire damage.

HP: 61/61
AC: 21

Stance Active: Bolstering Voice (+2 Will Saves, +4 vs Fear)
Aura Active: Resistance (Allies have Resist Fire 5)

[DrK]

Kurnos grins at Jhaans's encouragement, claws blurring as all 4 lash out at the massive lizard, dragon tail lashing down like a spiked whip. "You're time is done RedEye, your and this Ilthane!"

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Atk (1d20+10)[21] dam (1d4+7)[8]
Atk (1d20+10)[21] dam (1d4+7)[10]
Atk (1d20+10)[28] dam (1d4+7)[8]
Atk (1d20+10)[27] dam (1d4+7)[8]

Tail Atk (1d20+6)[23] dam (1d8+5)[11]

[BelGareth]

Bron steps forward, sending his shadowy companion darting forward like an arrow towards the large lizardman, as he did, he utters a dark epithet of doom and despair focused on RedEye, his words seem to drip with power, and hang in the air a moment longer than they should, as the light around bron dims slightly.

"I cirka aeui omd aeuir kuir, koae aeui rus kur asarmesae"

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DC moves to Z13 (cannot provoke aoo's) both lizardmen suffer -2 to saves and AC.

Standard: Activate Doomspeak by using my bardic music ability, targeted on RedEye. He must succeed on a will save vs DC 17 or suffer -10 to attacks, saves, ability checks, and skill checks for 1 round. Supernatural necromantic effect.

Free: Hexblades curse on RedEye, will save DC 17 or suffer –2 penalty on attacks, saves, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls for 1 hour.

All effects are cumulative.

[Ghostfoot]

As Primus and Kurnos bound forward to engage the pair Redeye roars and lashes out with a masterful trident strike, spinning about and hitting the druid for 18 damage + 5 electricity damage as lightning courses along the weapon. Kurnos' tail darts about striking the guard for 8 damage.

Keston casts his spell and the magic affecting Redeye dissipates. Before your eyes he shrinks down, still a hulking lizard warrior but no longer the ogre-sized monstrosity that he was. Kuln disappears from view and slips from the shadows behind the two lizard foes. Jhann moves into the melee, swinging his greatsword Redeye deftly blocking the blows but the fight spurring Kurnos to more action. Kurnos tears into his opponent with his multiple arms hitting for 8 & 8 damage and rending him for 18 damage while his dragon tail lashes about for an additional 11 damage.

Susebron speak words of magic and a dark aura of doom seems to manifest subtly about the lizard warlord.

"Destroyer, I will slay these foes in your honor!" Redeye whirls again striking out with his trident all about him at Kurnos, Jhann and Kuln but thankfully Susebon's crushing reprimand sapping any semblence of skill from the blows. Snarling the bodyguard follows Redeye's lead and clubs at Kurnos also trying to bite at him atop Primus but unable to damage him.

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Redeye AoO vs Kurnos (1d20+16)[26] damage (2d6+8)[18] + (1d6)[5] electricity

Lizard guard Fort save vs DC15 (1d20+5)[17] Save

Enlarge Person: (1d20+5)[12] + AP (1d6)[5] EDIT: Was the AP needed?

No, no AP needed for the dispel.

DC moves to Z13 (cannot provoke aoo's) both lizardmen suffer -2 to saves and AC.

Kurnos & Primus are there so I put DC at X13.

Redeye vs Doomspeak will DC17 (1d20+3)[12] Fail
Redeye vs Hexblade curse will DC17 (1d20-7)[12] Fail

trident vs Kurnos (1d20+4)[18] damage (1d8+5)[7] + electricity (1d6)[6]
trident vs Jhann (1d20+4)[10] damage (1d8+5)[6] + electricity (1d6)[5]
trident vs Kuln (1d20+4)[9] damage (1d8+5)[9] + electricity (1d6)[1]

club vs Kurnos (1d20+9)[14] damage (1d6+3)[7]
bite vs Kurnos (1d20+6)[7] damage (1d4+1)[2]

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=> Party

[Chambers]

Jhann

"Well done!" Jhann shouts over his shoulder to Keston. "Kurnos, take care." He says as flames erupt along his blade before bringing it crashing down on Redeye. "We'll swat this gnat like the fly he is."

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Swift: Burning Blade boost
Standard: Revitalizing Strike vs Redeye

Attack (1d20+11)[21] (includes flanking bonus)
Damage (2d6+4)[8] and (1d6+6)[9] fire damage and Kurnos heals (3d6+6)[16] damage. Redeye will take 3 fire damage next round (Lesser Phoenix Ash Threat Crystal).

Maneuvers Readied: Revitalizing Strike, White Raven Tactics, Death Mark, Fire Riposte, Burning Blade.
Maneuvers Granted: Fire Riposte
Maneuvers Expended: White Raven Tactics, Burning Blade, Revitalizing Strike
Newly Granted Maneuver (end of turn): Death Mark

Immediate Action: If Jhann is hit in melee, he will use Fire Riposte to attack back. Melee touch attack (+9), deals 4d6 fire damage.

HP: 61/61
AC: 21

Stance Active: Bolstering Voice (+2 Will Saves, +4 vs Fear)
Aura Active: Resistance (Allies have Resist Fire 5)

[razorback]

"Heh, guess you shouldn't boast until you've won, eh?" Kuln taunts Redeye before they've won.

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AC ~20; Current ~ 20/22 if they are giants
HP ~ 53; Current ~ 53
AP ~ 8 ; Current ~ 8

Full-Round Action = Attack Redeye
1st Attack
(1d20+12)[19]

Damage
(1d4+3)[5] (1 point is cold) + (2d6)[6]sneak attack

Crit 19-20/x2
(1d20+12)[29]
(1d4+3)[5](1 point is cold)

2nd Attack
(1d20+12)[19]

Damage
(1d4+2)[6] (1 point is fire) + (2d6)[6]sneak attack

Crit 19-20/x2
(1d20+12)[25]
(1d4+2)[4](1 point is 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 = 0
Cloak of Deception = 0
Shadow Jaunt = X
Wolf Fang Strike = 0
Knowledge Devotion check = +1 insight bonus on attack rolls and damage rolls.

[Cavir]

Keston nods at the acknowledgement. He steps forward and casts another spell, this time at the trident that Redeye is wielding.

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Move to AA15
Cast Grease on Redeye's trident.
ASF (fail on a one (1d10)[6]
Reflex DC 13 or drop the trident

an object wielded or employed by a creature receives a Reflex saving throw to avoid the effect. If the initial saving throw fails, the creature immediately drops the item. A saving throw must be made in each round that the creature attempts to pick up or use the greased item.

AC: 15
HP: 26/26
Saves: 5/5/9
Effect: energy shield aura (from Jhaan)
Party Buff: Bless. +1 to hit
Contingency: If someone is about to be killed, cast Close Wounds on them as immediate.

[BelGareth]

Bron curses under his breath as the warlord is besieged by everyone with no way for him to get in the action, he would need to gat some kind of ranged weapon...he felt better though, as he realized his curse upon the lizardman set in, debilitating him. He frowned and then shot his arm out, speaking a word of power at the thing, attempting to daze it so his allies could better dispatch him further.

A flash of light appears directly before Redeyes face.

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Cast Flare, DC 14 Fort negates dazzled effect. (should be -4 to saves from DC & Hex)
Spell pen - (1d20+1)[4]

[DrK]

Kurnos grunts as the trident tears into his flesh, the crackling lightning only making him angrier before the wounds knit together as Jhann's flaming blade heals most of the injuries. Looknig to his left he curses the small lizard man and sends Secundus and Primus at the small lizard bidyguard that keeps trying to stab him wjilst Kurnos lashes out at the now merely hulking Redeye with claws and tails once more.

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Primus vs lizard in Z12
bite (1d20+15)[21] dam (1d8+13)[18] TRIP (1d20+15)[34] VS (1d20)[10] +??? (if tripped add +4 to following)
claw (1d20+13)[29] dam [roll]1d6+6[roll]
claw (1d20+13)[14] dam [roll]1d6+6[roll]
claw (1d20+13)[22] dam [roll]1d6+6[roll]
claw (1d20+13)[16] dam [roll]1d6+6[roll]
---- It two hit then rend (2d6+17)[23]
Tail (1d20+13)[18] dam (1d8+6)[7]

If PRIMUS kills the little lizard move 5ft to the left to make space and Secudnus pulls back. If Little lizard in Z12 stuill arrive then unleash secundus then 5ft left if it dies to free up some space around RedEye
Secundus
Bite (1d20+7)[15] dam (1d6+6)[8] Trip (1d20+4)[5] VS (1d20)[11]
Tail (1d20+7)[12] dam (1d6+3)[9]

Kurnos claw and tail maul RedEYE inc. +2 from flanking


Atk (1d20+12)[20] dam (1d4+7)[9]
Atk (1d20+12)[22] dam (1d4+7)[8]
Atk (1d20+12)[21] dam (1d4+7)[8]
Atk (1d20+12)[21] dam (1d4+7)[10]
-- if two hit then rend (2d4+10)[14]
Tail (Atk (1d20+7)[19] dam (1d8+5)[13]








Incarnum:
1E Wormtail belt (+2NA, +1/Essentia, +1DC/essentia, Sting 1d6, DC 12+CON+Ess 1d4/1d4 Str)
1E Dread carapce (PA, -1/+1, bites -1+2, +1/Ess)
0E Dragon Tail: (1d8 tail, +1 enh/essentia)
0E Dissolving Spittle (1d6 acid+1/Ess, 30ft touch)
2E Astral Vamrbace (DR 2/magic +2/Ess)

Kurnos:
AC 23 FF21 Touch 12 +3 NA (belt) = 26
Saves +8/8/8
HPs 23/46 possibly +16??
Effect: energy shield aur, Bulls strength (2 mins), Girallion blessing 47 mins

Primus:
AC 20 FF 18, Touch 11 +3 NA (belt) = 23
Saves +10/7/6
HPs 64/66
Effect: energy shield aura, Bulls Strength (2 mins), Girallion blessing 47 mins

Secundus
AC 23 FF 20, Touch 13, +3 NA (belt) = 26
Saves +9/8/5 Evasion
HPs 49/49
Effect: energy shield aura

[Ghostfoot]

Jhann brings his flaming blade crashing down on the beleaguered Redeye for 8 damage and 9 fire damage as the fierce lizard ties to fend off blows of Kuln who strikes for 11 and 12 damage. Even as he tries to fend Keston casts a spell and the awesome trident slips from his grip it's haft slick and impossible to grip. Susebron conjures a flash of light but Redeye bats it away.

Primus lunges to the left, powerful jaws darting out and clamping down on the lizard warlord's bodyguard. The warrior holds up his shield to ward the blow but is ineffective as the jaws clamp down bearing it to the ground and claws rending the fallen foe for total 48+ damage, ending it's life.

Kurnus sees his opening and launches himself at Redeye. In his strange warped form mutliple claws tear into the warchief, muscles straining as with a series of sickening crunches he wrenches limbs back at odd angles and tears the head right back for a total of 49 damage. Eyes glazed over in death the broken form of Redeye slumps to the ground a bloodied smoldering mass of twisted limbs and shattered bones.

=> Party Win!

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I think Kuln should have an extra +1 to attack from Bless? His attacks therefore hit (just).
Redeye Ref vs DC13 (1d20-7)[1] Fail
Redeye Fort vs DC 14 (1d20+9)[29] Save

[razorback]

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Yup, was forgetting to add the +1 from Bless when Keston cast it.

"Warned ya." Kuln pipes up as he kicks the creature one time to make sure he's dead. Bending over, he inspects it to see if any of these worms come out of his body, keeping his swords ready to bat them away or cut, as necessary.

[Cavir]

Keston is amazed at the sheer speed and lethality of the party's assault. He wasn't even sure if his last spell there was the reason the trident dropped, or if it was just Redeye falling and thus failing Talos.

"Great work. He never stood a chance. Someone use Detect Magic while my magic searches for secrets? Anything in here shouldn't be left behind to be used against the Keep again."

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Dismiss the Grease spell then cast Detect Secret Doors and search the room. Assuming others are gathering the loot and detecting for magic, keep the spell running for when we enter the room with Hishka.

[Chambers]

Jhann

"Praise be to Tyr." Jhann says as the menacing lizardman crumbles in a heap. "Well fought, spell and blade alike." He says and begins cleaning his blade. "Let's not spend more time here than needed." He says in a lower voice. "Who knows if the others may turn on us. Let's gather the men and mage and get out."

[BelGareth]

Bron takes a step forward as the Lizardman drops to the floor, he narrowed his eyes.

That didn't take long at all. he thought to himself. I think I have fallen in with powerful people of fate he mused.

Nodding at Jhans words, he agreed. "Yes, let us move with haste. It would be bad if that dragon showed up anytime soon...", he moves towards the entrance, swinging his sword in a single flourish, readying himself, his shadowy pet padding over towards him, nuzzling up to him as if it were a giant hunting cat.

[Ghostfoot]

Kuln checks the bodies cautiously, but neither shows any signs of the worm infestation that the lone warrior possessed. Keston searches the room for hidden passageways through the tangled root walls but finds none. Armour and weaponry lies where it has fallen, some such as the mighty trident crackling with energy are clearly magical.

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• trident with weapon crystal
• crude amulet
• fingerless studded leather gloves
• red glass goggles
• potion
• Talos amulet
• ivory ring carved interlocking scales
• bracers
• another potion
• Talos shield
• crude club

He grabs a couple of belt pouches which contain a few coins of various currencies.

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51cp
73sp
71gp

Returning to the remainder of the tribe gathered nearby with the Cromm's Hold soldiers there is visible relaxation and relief at your victory. "Thank you, Scaleless Ones. You have freed us from the tyranny of Redeye" utters Hishka as he steps forward. "Your female is free to go too" At a gesture from the shaman the lizard warriors standing guard around Marzena and the three soldiers all step back and the group hustle over to join with you. "Please, our tribe has much to do to rediscover the old ways of our folk and to live in harmony with the land around. I would have you carry a message of peace to your chieftains in the lair you name 'Waterdeep'. But first will you accompany me to recover our hatchling eggs? The dragon guarded them for Redeye so as to hold complete sway over tribal members. Now that we are free we must ensure the safety of our next generation of warriors for our numbers are sorely diminished."

Hishka moves forward, leaving his tribal members the necessary task of gathering and butchering the dead for food stores. He indicates a passageway next to Redeye's chamber that dips down quickly becoming mostly submerged only a foot or so of air above the waterlogged passageway and sodden roots. "Come, it is this way when you are ready. Redeye did not permit any to pass through here. We are at home in the water but it may be uncomfortable for you for a time."

[razorback]

Kuln, knowing his tongue is both ineloquent and sharp, keeps his voice to himself after they loot what they can and make their way back to the shaman.
He sidles up to Marzena, gives her a wink as he says "Don't worry, we'll all be out of here..." is all he gets out as Hishka makes his propositions.
As the others discuss, he nods at whoever takes the lead in the negotiations.

[Chambers]

Jhann

"Hold a moment." Jhann says before stepping into the water. "Why don't you go get the eggs yourself? Does the dragon have guardians that you're expecting us to defeat?" He asks. "I understand your duty to your tribe, but our duty is to these we rescued. Tell us more of what lays beyond the water."

[Ghostfoot]

At Jhann's questioning Hishka leans forward and hisses softly "The truth is I don't know lies down here anymore. The tunnel leads to the hatchery. Redeye didn't allow us near the hatchery as it secured his hold over the tribe. The only other way to the hatchery was guarded by the dragon Ilthane who would surely devour any who dared disturb it.

You humans have fondness for your infants, yes? Surely you will help ensure the safety of our young? You have defeated Redeye and earned the freedom of your warriors. You have proven very capable. But if you want lasting peace between Scaled and Scaleless you will come with me now."

[DrK]

Kurnos and the dogs savage the lizard until it falls then step back, grinning at the others behind his mask. "My thanks Jhaan he calls out, " That skewer of his left a deep hole in me!". But with the crusader's sword magic most had faded. Nodding happily at the pile of magical loot he joins the others in rescuing Marzena.

Curious he trues a few words of druidic with Hiska "Your instance chief lies dead. You are free of him. Let peace return go your tribe". Then in common he nods to Marzena, a gentle touch of the vigour wand to remove some bruises. "Allustan sent us to find you. We have questions".

Hearing the others talk about eggs he nods. Kuln, Jhaan, we should help. We have slaughtered many of these people and Hiska will seek peace or avoidance to not trouble us or the watchtowers again. We should help them in this." he nods at secundus sending the dog to 'guard' Marzena and the remaining soldiers and starts wading down the pasageway towards the eggs.

[Cavir]

Keston scanned the room for secret doors but the magic showed nothing, foiled by the details of Mystra's power. He sees the others itching to get back to the other hall but Keston speaks up. "Hold up, just give me another 30 seconds." Not wanting to leave useful magic behind nor potentially arm future enemies Keston casts a second spell, Detect Magic, and studies the fallen foes. "Best to grab things now that may become useful. That trident and shield would surely be useful for someone here in case of a flying foe." He points out his findings as the magics are revealed to him. He collects the items the others do not take, wields the club if untaken, and puts the smaller items into in his magical pack then follows the others back.

The cleric listens to Hishka's plea and ensuing discussions. He joins in with a friendly tone as Kurnos turns to once again charge into the unknown. "Hishka, two minutes will not change the fate of your eggs and may help with protecting your eggs. I do understand their importance to you and if all my friends here agree I will help too but we need information first. What do you know of Ilthane? What kind of dragon? How big? Would be be friendly with you? Do you want to be friendly with him?"

"We first headed this way to find out about the green worms. One of your scaled ones displayed them after death and the others knew what it meant. Please, tell us what you know."

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Detect Magic, 3 rounds to catch all info.
Knowledge on the dragon Ilthane? [roll]1d20][/roll]
+5 for Collector of Stories (seems appropriate)
+11 if Arcanca, +0 if Local, (+3 Local: Aglarond is probably not useful here)

Bardic Lore: (1d20+5)[22]

Spellcraft checks:
trident with weapon crystal (1d20+17)[21]
crude amulet (1d20+17)[25]
fingerless studded leather gloves (1d20+17)[30]
red glass goggles (1d20+17)[25]
potion #1 (1d20+17)[33]
Talos amulet (1d20+17)[19]
ivory ring carved interlocking scales (1d20+17)[35]
bracers (1d20+17)[25]
potion #2 (1d20+17)[21]
Talos shield (1d20+17)[23]
crude club (1d20+17)[19]

[Ghostfoot]

Hishka hunches next to the water and addresses Keston, head held at an angle as the large snake twists and winds about the druid's legs. "Ilthane is a black. A big black. She flies in sometimes but never stays longer than a few days. Sometimes from the south, mostly from the west across the seas. Her partnership was with Redeye, not me. Our tribe shall have nothing more to do with such beasts.

Green worms. I have not heard of such things for some time. Two years ago there was such a blight here in the Lizard Marsh among many tribes. I had never seen such things before, and I pray I never do again. We all lost entire clutches of hatchlings all devoured by the cursed things. But as quickly as they came they died out. Redeye and Ilthane blamed the wizards of you Scaleless Ones for the plague and swore vengeance on Waterdeep and the lands around."

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Knowledge on the dragon Ilthane? [roll]1d20][/roll]
Bardic Lore: (1d20+5)[22]
Ilthane is not a black with a reputation that you have heard of.

Spellcraft checks:
trident with weapon crystal (1d20+17)[21](1d20+17)[36] Faint evocation & faint evocation
crude amulet (1d20+17)[25] Faint transmutation
fingerless studded leather gloves (1d20+17)[30] Faint transmutation
red glass goggles (1d20+17)[25] Faint divination
potion #1 (1d20+17)[33] Faint transmutation
Talos amulet (1d20+17)[19] Faint divination
ivory ring carved interlocking scales (1d20+17)[35] Faint transmutation
bracers (1d20+17)[25] Faint conjuration
potion #2 (1d20+17)[21] Faint abjuration
Talos shield (1d20+17)[23] Faint abjuration
crude club (1d20+17)[19] Faint evocation

[Cavir]

"Pick any race, scaled or scaleless and you can find some of evil hearts. We did find scaleless ones that were involved with the green worms and killed them. Their notes pointed us to here. The green worms are still here somehow... Ilthane, how big? The size of a horse? A scaleless one's house? Bigger? I doubt a black dragon would give up his lair. He would have to be killed." Keston looks around. "Are we all ready to face such a challenge? Rushing in blind against a dragon like we did with Redeye could get us all killed. Stealth and scouting for information, to me, is vital. With that information, perhaps even wait until tomorrow before taking on that challenge, to be ready with spells and an attack plan. Hishka, do you know what magics Redeye's gear held? "

Keston turns to the rescued wizard. "Marzena, I am Keston Tornok and happy to meet you. Did they return your possessions while we faced Redeye? I do have spellbooks with lower spells you could use. Do you know anymore of Ilthane?"

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Knowledge (Arcana) on black dragons (1d20+16)[28] With collector of stories.
Use my Pearl of Power to regain Bless

[DrK]

Kurnos looks at the others, grinning as he surveys the loot. Listening to the others he peers into the gloom standing knee deep in water. "Has the dragon visited recently Hishka? If not then we can save these lizard eggs. It would be good to bring peace to this region."

Looking ahead he flexes his 4 claws and with Primus in tow pushes through the water through the tunnel.

[Chambers]

Jhann

"Suppose you're right Kurnos." Jhann says with a sigh. "I just don't take pleasure in putting down any of the dragonkind, even if it's for the greater peace here. Marzena, I don't expect you to fight with us, after what you've been through...but if you've got a spell handy that could aid us before we go in I'm sure we'd all appreicate it."

[BelGareth]

Bron sighs and follows in after Kurnos. Hopefully this tunnel wasn't long

[razorback]

Giving a wink to Marzena, he smiles as he dashes off "Can't let these lumbering oafs fall into an ambush." as he moves ahead of the group, slowing his pace once far enough ahead.

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Kuln will move about 30ft in front of everyone and then proceed to scout ahead.

Listen
(1d20+12)[15]

Spot
(1d20+11)[24]

Hide
(1d20+19)[21]

Move Silently
(1d20+16)[24]