OoC Age of Worms (Take Three)

[Farmerbink]

Anyone able to do smaller bits of damage, I'd love for this Kobold to be dead, but don't feel like it's the right choice to spend my singular big attack on it. AoE effects in this vicinity would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance?

[Farmerbink]

Also, I'm a knob.

I've got iterative attacks, sooooo:
(1d20+4)[9] 2nd attack vs ZD
(1d20+4)[7] CC (22+, x2)
(2d4+13)[21] dmg
(2d4+13)[17] crit bonus

edit: had to dry up eventually. XD

[Gwynfrid]

Fixing the botched electricity damage roll (3d6)[11]

[JWallyR]

Lulz, fixing bad copypasta'd Lantern Archon rolls:

Attack 1: (1d20+3)[23]
CC: (1d20+3)[19]

Attack 2: (1d20+3)[9]
CC: (1d20+3)[9]

[Farmerbink]

um. Know religion? XD
(1d20+4)[14]

[Gwynfrid]

What happens if the electricity globe goes into water and/or when a Lightning Bolt is cast into water? Spellcraft (1d20+15)[18]

[DarkOne-Rob]

The electricity globe is snuffed out, expending its damage in the square of water it entered.

Lightning Bolt will expand identically to how a fireball does in air, though with a radius smaller for the distance it has traveled if it connected with anything on the way. If it hits the surface of the water without hitting anything else, it has an identical radius to a standard fireball spell.

[DarkOne-Rob]

A couple thoughts.
1: Frederick (and I) would like to fully disclose Ssayth's involvement.
2: I don't think he would have the wisdom to recognize the significance and broach the subject himself.
3: I'm a little surprised that it didn't come about more organically, actually. IIRC, the timeline of kidnapping to rescue doesn't allow for much time floundering in the swamp. I would think Hishka is likely to suspect *some* outside force led us to their lair already. Dunno how that would go down.

1. Sure thing - I brought it up because it seems like a possible topic and I wanted to be sure everyone remembered. Given the PbP format of the game it is important to try and keep those threads going, even if in real life it has taken long enough that people might otherwise forget.
2. The wisdom of bringing up or not bringing up this topic is certainly complicated. Given the alien nature of the lizardfolk culture it is also hard to know if it is a good idea or not without either an appropriate knowledge check or experience with the tribe.
3. Hishka may have its own suspicions and have decided not to ask. Or it may assume one of you can track and traverse the swampland. Hence why it might be interesting to discuss...

Hishka is specifically noted as hermaphroditic in the campaign material, and for an interesting reason. The lizardfolk deity, Semuanya, is both male and female (detailed in Dragon Magazine #335), and their most honored representatives are similarly in-between. Since it isn't actually divine itself, Hishka is less than both sexes in some ways (inability to breed itself, for example), but blessed with a different perspective on what is important to its people and a higher intellectual capability than most of its peers. It has been difficult for me to remember to stress this at times, but I mention it to try and highlight the interesting aspects of it. You all know I am not inclined much towards today's "woke" culture - this campaign was released in 2005, so I don't think this is following that trend.

[JWallyR]

Jan has a -1 Wisdom mod and lots of Cha, she feels beholden to Ssayth for his help, and for what she might see as unjust exile from a tribe clearly under the negative influence of Ilthane (that's the black dragon, right?) so she's inclined to try and "right that wrong" as well.

[DarkOne-Rob]

The Twisted Branch were definitely under the influence of the evil black dragon Ilthane. That may or may not have contributed to Ssayth's fall from favor with the tribe - it hasn't been explicitly stated. His failure to secure new, worm-free hunting grounds and the loss of his raiding band (at the hands of the PCs) was the final straw that led to his exile, according to what he has told the party.

[MuffinMan]

Just brought up Ssayth in-character to get the ball rolling. I assume everyone else can hear the conversation, so feel free to chime in!

[Albinobrow]

Knowledge (religion) (1d20+3)[23]
Sense Motive (1d20+3)[7]

[JWallyR]

Know: Religion: (1d20)[4]

[Albinobrow]

Olofire is going to go with the group per Lydia's direction and engage, but first.

Will save vs fear (1d20+10)[26] (Fear save modifier = +1 base -1 Wisdom Mod +1 luck +2 Fearless +2 Protection from Evil +1 Bless +4 Aura of Courage)

[Gwynfrid]

2 Will saves vs fear, thanks to the second and last use of Hermean Potential and the bonus from Frederick's aura: (1d20+13)[28] and (1d20+13)[27]

[Albinobrow]

Two Will saves for the other two spawn when Olofire leaves the room he's in:
Will Save 1 (1d20+10)[26]
Will Save 2 (1d20+10)[18]

[JWallyR]

Jan's knowledge check on the off-chance that she might be able to recall something (edit: useful about the worms, regarding Frederick's question):

(1d20)[19]
Arcana is mod +6, Dungeoneering +4. Others untrained.

Spellcraft +8, maybe? :shrug:

[JWallyR]

Jan is leveled up!

[DarkOne-Rob]

Jan's knowledge check on the off-chance that she might be able to recall something (edit: useful about the worms, regarding Frederick's question):

[roll0]
Arcana is mod +6, Dungeoneering +4. Others untrained.

Spellcraft +8, maybe? :shrug:

The answers to the sorts of questions Frederick has asked will require time at a library. Unfortunately your rolls aren't high enough to help answer any of these questions.

[Albinobrow]

Knowledge Arcana
(1d20+7)[17]

[Gwynfrid]

Here's a compilation of the knowledge we have gathered (please add any stuff I would have missed).

Spoiler: Results for the Age of Worms

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Over two thousand years ago, prophecy foretold a coming apocalypse, a time of death and wriggling destruction. The prophecy has not changed significantly in this time, as it resists the efforts of fanatics to reword its predictions in support of transient agendas. There are eight events predicted that herald the dawn of this Age of Worms. These tragedies include world-shaking destruction, unholy powers rising, and powerful artifacts being rediscovered. Through them all the worm that walks dreams, waiting the day its heralds rouse it to feed on all that is...

Spoiler: Results for Kyuss

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Kyuss is a demigod or minor deity (details vary on which) associated with creation and mastery of undead. His symbol is a human skull infested with small green worms. His portfolio includes the creation and control of undead, decay, unholy transformation of the flesh, and worms.

Spoiler: Results of Wormspawn

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• Some zombies are just plain harder to kill that others - you can tell the really tough ones by the worms that infest them. Their wounds close up as fast as you can hack them apart. (They have fast healing.)
• Worm-infested zombies are dangerous, for there is a good chance they are a Spawn of Kyuss, a disease-festering menace. Their writhing green worms can transform others into undead horrors. (They have the ability to spawn additional Spawns of Kyuss.)
• Spawns of Kyuss exude potent supernatural auras of fear. Their touch not only infects victims with a terrible disease (called "Kyuss' Gift" that causes the victim's Wisdom and Charisma to waste away and hinders magical healing) but can also infest others with the worms that gnaw on their bodies. The touch of silver or simple damage can kill them before they begin to burrow and make their way to the victim's brain... (Paladins and anyone else immune to diseases are immune to "Kyuss Gift" but not the infestation and potential death and reanimation the worm infestation can cause.)
• Magic that removes curses or diseases can save someone infected with the worms of Kyuss even if they have reached the victim's brain. Such a magic effect directed at the spawn itself can transform all but the most powerful into normal zombies. (Note that if the effect allows a save, even if labeled "harmless" the spawn can attempt to resist the spell effect and remain a full spawn.)
• Some of Kyuss' spawn are much more powerful than the typical spawn and possess strange powers - like the ability to exhale clouds of noxious grave wind or the ability to spray the surrounding area with infectious worms. Not all spawn of Kyuss are humanoid in shape and worms might infest a variety of natural and monstrous forms.
• Favored spawn of Kyuss (which are rumored to evidence the impending Age of Worms) and other, non-humanoid creatures infected with the worms are often called "Wormspawn" by knowledgeable sages who survive encountering them. The more common spawn (which you all encountered below Blackwall Keep) have existed for centuries and, while dangerous, do not necessarily portent such an apocalypse.

[Albinobrow]

Alchemist's Fire DC 20

Craft check (1d20+20)[33] 35 (forgot the bonus from using tools in lab)

Spoiler: Craft Rules..

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1. Find the item’s price in silver pieces (1 gp = 10 sp). 200sp
2. Find the item’s DC from Table: Craft Skills. DC 20
3. Pay 1/3 of the item’s price for the raw material cost. 6gp 6sp 7cp?? I
4. Make an appropriate Craft check representing one week’s worth of work. If the check succeeds, multiply your check result by the DC. If the result × the DC equals the price of the item in sp, then you have completed the item. (If the result × the DC equals double or triple the price of the item in silver pieces, then you’ve completed the task in one-half or one-third of the time. Other multiples of the DC reduce the time in the same manner.) If the result × the DC doesn’t equal the price, then it represents the progress you’ve made this week. Record the result and make a new Craft check for the next week. Each week, you make more progress until your total reaches the price of the item in silver pieces. 35x20=700 First alchemist's fire is completed in 2 days and 8 hours worth of work.

[MuffinMan]

Loot Update

Sorry, I missed adding the treasure cache from the egg chamber to the loot spreadsheet. It's updated now.

After splitting all of the cash, every PC gets 577.16 GP.

In addition, we have these magic items that need to be claimed or sold:

• +1 Returning Trident
  (to Frederick or sell?)
• Amulet of Natural Armor +1
  (to Olofire?)
• Bracers of Armor +3
  (to Jan or Marzena?)
• Ring of Minor Spell Storing
  (Could be used for 3 cure light wounds, or 1 remove disease)

[Gwynfrid]

Very nice, thanks.

A purely clerical note about Marzena's personal gear: the items referenced in the spreadsheet are NPC gear as listed by Dark One, but as a PC I selected something else.

Regarding loot at hand:
- Marzena has a high interest in the Bracers of Armor, since she doesn't have Mage Armor as a spell. Alternatively, she could acquire the spell fairly cheaply.
- I recommend giving the Ring of Minor Spell Storing to a non-caster, as a backup in case we're in big trouble with the casters incapacitated. Suggestions for stored spells:
a) See Invisibility and Cure Light Wounds
b) Dispel Magic.

[DarkOne-Rob]

I think it worth noting that Ilthane planned to use the Ring of Spell Storing for Remove Disease. If the black dragon who was trying to spread this plague was concerned enough to want defenses it says something...

[Farmerbink]

I recommend giving the Ring of Minor Spell Storing to a non-caster...

Just saying, those are in short supply with this party. That leaves Frederick is the most apt wielder, which I don't mind, but I wanted to point out that
1: he's not a non-caster, and will have options for healing and
2: he's likely to be in a bad place, if anyone is. It's kinda of my MO to put him in the most dangerous spot and see if he survives. XD

[Albinobrow]

Loot Update

Sorry, I missed adding the treasure cache from the egg chamber to the loot spreadsheet. It's updated now.

After splitting all of the cash, every PC gets 577.16 GP.

In addition, we have these magic items that need to be claimed or sold:

• +1 Returning Trident
  (to Frederick or sell?)
  
• Amulet of Natural Armor +1
  (to Olofire?)
• Bracers of Armor +3
  (to Jan or Marzena?)
• Ring of Minor Spell Storing
  (Could be used for 3 cure light wounds, or 1 remove disease)

I won't be able to use this amulet unless you are able to wear two. I already have the amulet of mighty fists (Agile) which is pretty important to him to perform how he does.

Also, while not a caster, per say, Olofire has many options for to heal and alchemically affect the battlefield in his extracts and with the items he creates. Alchemist's Fire of course, tanglefoot bag is an excellent option as well! I can look into the Kyussbane oil also. Anyhoo, I can make most anything! So give me a wishlist!

[Gwynfrid]

Harrow deck cards below. The intent is to roll 1d6 and 1d9 for the first two columns, this is more convenient than rolling 1d54 and searching the table.

1d6	1d9	card	stat	al
1	1	The Paladin	Str	LG
1	2	The Keep	Str	NG
1	3	The Big Sky	Str	CG
1	4	The Forge	Str	LN
1	5	The Bear	Str	NG
1	6	The Uprising	Str	CN
1	7	The Fiend	Str	LE
1	8	The Beating	Str	NE
1	9	The Cyclone	Str	CE
2	1	The Dance	Dex	LG
2	2	The Cricket	Dex	NG
2	3	The Juggler	Dex	CG
2	4	The Locksmith	Dex	LN
2	5	The Peacock	Dex	NG
2	6	The Rabbit Prince	Dex	CN
2	7	The Avalanche	Dex	LE
2	8	The Crows	Dex	NE
2	9	The Demon's Lantern	Dex	CE
3	1	The Trumpet	Con	LG
3	2	The Survivor	Con	NG
3	3	The Desert	Con	CG
3	4	The Brass Dwarf	Con	LN
3	5	The Teamster	Con	NG
3	6	The Mountain Man	Con	CN
3	7	The Tangled Briar	Con	LE
3	8	The Sickness	Con	NE
3	9	The Waxworks	Con	CE
4	1	The Hidden Truth	Int	LG
4	2	The Wanderer	Int	NG
4	3	The Joke	Int	CG
4	4	The Inquisitor	Int	LN
4	5	The Foreign Trader	Int	NG
4	6	The Vision	Int	CN
4	7	The Rakshasa	Int	LE
4	8	The Idiot	Int	NE
4	9	The Snakebite	Int	CE
5	1	The Winged Serpent	Wis	LG
5	2	The Midwife	Wis	NG
5	3	The Publican	Wis	CG
5	4	The Queen Mother	Wis	LN
5	5	The Owl	Wis	NG
5	6	The Carnival	Wis	CN
5	7	The Eclipse	Wis	LE
5	8	The Mute Hag	Wis	NE
5	9	The Lost	Wis	CE
6	1	The Empty Throne	Cha	LG
6	2	The Theater	Cha	NG
6	3	The Unicorn	Cha	CG
6	4	The Marriage	Cha	LN
6	5	The Twin	Cha	NG
6	6	The Courtesan	Cha	CN
6	7	The Tyrant	Cha	LE
6	8	The Betrayal	Cha	NE
6	9	The Liar	Cha	CE

[JWallyR]

1) Currency noted and added to Jan's sheet
2) Jan has a wand of Mage Armor, which IIRC doesn't stack with bracers, so I'm comfortable with letting Marzena have them if she desires.
3) Jan is a caster but has no healing options of note (not even a CLW wand yet for use with UMD) so I am happy to hold onto the ring with a healing spell in it or something... I want to add utility wands to her setup at some point, but I haven't yet made it a point. Maybe I should...

[DarkOne-Rob]

1) Good.
2) Glad that is resolved.
3) As mentioned in Discord, post that Jan is going shopping and she will eventually make her way to a church where it could be done.