Ghostfoot's Age of Worms (IC) Pt 2

[Battlemage]

Varian El'Djiran

Noticing the commotion, Varian conjures armor of force around his body.

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Varian:
HP 42/42
AC 17
Saves: +13/+12/+15
DR 1 vs bludgeoning/slashing
Active spells: Mage Armor


Standard action: Varian casts Mage Armor.

[Dienekes]

"Damn ambush," Wat mutters. Unable to see whatever is attacking them he takes a deep breath of the air.

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Swift action to enter Hunter's Sense and gain Scent.

Readies an attack if anyone gets within reach.

[Togo]

Jascan looks scared by a foe he can not see. His response is a now-familiar mix of magic and song, managing the performer's trick of playing and singing simultaneously, while at the same time casting a spell, weaving the spell into the music. Rather than dropping back, he sticks as close to his allies as he dares.

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Cast haste, centered on the lower right corner of J10.
Start inspire courage as a move action (move action due to harmonise)
Activate badge of valour to boost the bardsong as a swift action

Effects:

+3 to hit (+2 morale +1 untyped from haste)
+2 to damage (morale)
+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.

[Ghostfoot]

Battered and bloodied Kuln disappears from sight it a swirl of shadows. Nimbly darting across the slippery, rickety, narrow planks above the dismal water he hustles back towards the group, reappearing back with the group as his brief effect fades.

Keston discards the silence effect and casts a spell, as does Varian. The forces of nature enshroud the druid Kurnos and his hounds as he too casts a spell and razor-sharp thorns magically sprout from their bodies.

Wat slips into a battle stance, ready to retaliate as at the rear Jascan starts a battle hymn and his magic courses through everybody causing time to slow as your reactions speed up.

There is a soft, sinister, rustle of air as you sense whatever is out there shifting closer, sibilant sounds whispering about the chamber from multiple sources. With little warning the barrage begins again, blows raining down on Kuln and also against the massive dog Primus. There is a hiss of air as the hounds sharp thorns extract punishment against his attacker, snagging and piercing the assailant for 5 damage.

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Attack (1d20+14)[34] vs Kuln flat-footed (no Dex); damage (2d6+4)[11]
Crit? (1d20+14)[33] vs Kuln flat-footed (no Dex); damage (2d6+4)[11]
-> @razorback, I'll let you roll for Kuln's child of shadows concealment vs this attack yourself

Attack (1d20+14)[21] vs Primus flat-footed (no Dex); damage (2d6+4)[9] (less DR)

Those with scent (Wat, dogs, anyone else?) can pinpoint strange unseen creatures at K8 & J10. Kuln has been attacked from K7. Each is elevated 5ft high off the ground.

Wat may roll his readied attack (for this round) and still act normally this coming round.

Invisibility purge does not reveal anything.

Jascan recognises the whispering sibilant sounds as the nonhuman language Auran. The utterings themselves are murderous incitements supplemented by curses as one of the creatures is injured by the thornskin spell.

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DC12 Balance to move across planks (+5 if at full speed)

=> Party

[Cavir]

"Quick, fall back into the hallway. Make room for the others. We need to limit where they can hit us from. Kuln, to me if you need healing." Keston falls back while grabbing a scroll of Web from his backpack.

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Move to N12

[Togo]

Jascan rushes back to the corridor, where presses his back against the wall. Breathing hard, he pulls out a wand. A thin foot length of entwined thorn brambles singed to the colour of white ash.

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Move to O11
Ready an action to cast Heartfire (SpC) on the creature the next time it attacks someone. Fort DC 13 for half damage.

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Effects:

+3 to hit (+2 morale +1 untyped from haste)
+2 to damage (morale)
+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.

[Battlemage]

Varian El'Djiran

If I can't tell where they are, I'm just going to have to throw a wide net, Varian thinks, as he conjures a cloud of sparkling golden dust. It covers the area next to Kuln and Wat. If space has opened up, he moves back into the hallway.

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Varian:
Current HP: 42/42
Current AC: 18
Current Saves: +13/+13/+15
DR 1 vs bludgeoning/slashing
Active spells: Mage Armor, Haste
Active effects: Boosted Inspire Courage


Standard action: Varian casts Glitterdust on the intersection I,J/7,8. Will save vs the blind at DC 18.
Move action: If there is space, he moves back into the hallway. If not, he stays put.

[Ghostfoot]

Varian casts another spell and a great cloud of shimmering dust poofs into the air, settling down to coat the floor and the surface of the water. It also settles onto two floating forms - amorphous shifting cloud-like swirls with constantly changing features and appendages with which they lash out.

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Planes check DC?

Keston (1d20+10)[17] Fail.

They're elemental type, but otherwise unidentifiable.

[Dienekes]

Wat sniffed the air, and hissed "I have one." And thrust high with his spear. He smiles as Varian reveals the creatures and bashes it with his shield.

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Readied attack.
Attack: (1d20+9)[16]
50% miss chance: (1d100)[15]
Damage: (1d8+3)[10]

Shield Slam attack
Attack: (1d20+9)[21]
Damage: (1d8+3)[5]
Fortitude saving throw DC 16 or becomes Dazed.



AC: 21
HP: 49/56
Fort: 8
Ref: 7
Will: 3

[DrK]

Primus howls as blood runs down his flank as an unseen force tears at him. With his nose twitching he lashes out wildly at the scent of the attacker, Kurnos snarling joins in with wild swipes of his Sphynx claws. "They are invsible, have care" he calls to his friends as with a severe face behind his white mash he hacks and chops at them, pushing more incarnmum energy to the powerful glowing bracers to ward off blows.

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Kurnos attack J10
(1d20+11)[30] dam (1d8+8)[14] + (1d6)[3] thorns miss (01-50) (1d100)[72]
(1d20+11)[14] dam (1d8+8)[11] + (1d6)[3] thorns miss (01-50) (1d100)[19]

Primus attack J10
(1d20+14)[27] dam (1d8+17)[23] + (1d6)[1] thorns miss (01-50) (1d100)[68]
(1d20+16)[35] dam (2d6+13)[23] + (1d6)[3] thorns miss (01-50) (1d100)[48]
(1d20+16)[25] dam (2d6+13)[20] + (1d6)[1] thorns miss (01-50) (1d100)[56]

Swift: Shuffle incarnum

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 49/ 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 74/85
Saves 11/9/6
AC 23 (Arm 3, dex 3, nat 8, sz -1) +2 vs evil +2 wyrm = 25/27

DR 6/ magic

Incarnum
1E Wormtail belt (+2 NA, +1/E)
1E 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)
2E 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", Thornskin (5 damage to attackers)

[Ghostfoot]

Kuln crashes against the wall, crumpling in a heap at the base after the brutal attack. Keston grabs for a scroll and Jascan, still singing, pulls forth a wand. Both move back to clear some space.

Varian's spell reveals two of the three foes. Even with the success of his casting, as he ducks back away from the looming thing it lashes out at him striking for 7 damage. Wat bashes it straight back with his shield as it does, hitting for 5 damage.

Kurnos lashes out with his magical claws at the still invisible foe looming over him. He strikes for 17 damage. Primus surges up grabbing the thing in his jaws mauling and tearing at it for 24 & 21 damage before tossing the still-invisible pieces of his slain foe to splash into the rank water below.

The two remaining attackers, visible now such that they are, seem unfazed by the swift death of one of their number. They swirl about above Watnir raining blows down upon him. He wards off one but can't block them all and is struck for 8, 13 & 11 damage. Even as Wat is attacked Jascan casts a spell and a flicker of red fire bursts around one of the creatures. The flames limn it, burning for 1 fire damage.

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Varian cast defensively (1d20+10)[22] vs DC17

AoO vs Varian Slam (1d20+10)[22] damage (2d6+4)[8] less DR

Fort save DC16 vs Wat daze bash (1d20+4)[22]

Fort DC13 vs Jascan heartfire (1d20+4)[8]
fire damage (1d4)[1]

vs Wat:
Slam (1d20+10)[24] damage (2d6+4)[8]
Slam (1d20+10)[22] damage (2d6+4)[13]

Slam (1d20+10)[18] damage (2d6+4)[7]
Slam (1d20+10)[28] damage (2d6+4)[11]

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DC12 Balance to move across planks (+5 if at full speed)

=> Party

[DrK]

Kurnos

Kurnos grins a savage grin as he feels claws tearing into something solid before splashing into the water in pieces as Primus savages it. Seeing more close by Kurnos gestures, and Primus leaps over Wat towards the nearest one, Kurnos remains still, but alert, not trusting to the slippery beams over the water.

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Primus attack J8
(1d20+14)[18] dam (1d8+17)[21] + (1d6)[4] thorns
(1d20+16)[24] dam (2d6+13)[21] + (1d6)[6] thorns
(1d20+16)[24] dam (2d6+13)[15] + (1d6)[3] thorns


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 49/ 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 74/85
Saves 11/9/6
AC 23 (Arm 3, dex 3, nat 8, sz -1) +2 vs evil +2 wyrm = 25/27

DR 6/ magic

Incarnum
1E Wormtail belt (+2 NA, +1/E)
1E 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)
2E 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", Thornskin (5 damage to attackers)

[Ghostfoot]

Primus lunges forward grabbing another of the things in its jaws for 25 & 27 damage tearing it apart and tossing it aside before swiping at the sole remaining foe for 18 damage.

[Cavir]

Keston couldn't see much of the battle but he could see Kurnos was out of melee reach. Mystra had blessed Keston with just the spell for the occasion. He casts the spell, enabling Kurnos' devastating claws to do their work at range.

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Cast Blood Wind. Kurnos gets a full attack at range, but still suffers cover or concealment.

[Dienekes]

"Good boy," Wat mutters as the dog tears into the enemies that had a moment before attacked him. Taking aim he struck at the last of them.

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Power Attack 5 Emerald Razor

Attack: (1d20+4)[9] Touch attack
Damage: (1d8+8)[15]

AC: 21
HP: 17/56
Fort: 8
Ref: 7
Will: 3

[Battlemage]

Varian El'Djiran

Varian hisses through clenched teeth as the tentacle slams into him. Restoring his focus, he sends two rays of silver-infused fire at the last remaining opponent.

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Varian:
Current HP: 35/42
Current AC: 18
Current Saves: +13/+13/+15
DR 1 vs bludgeoning/slashing
Active spells: Mage Armor, Haste
Active effects: Boosted Inspire Courage


Full round action: Varian casts Empowered Scorching Ray with Bahamut Meditation at the remaining enemy. -4 for shooting into melee is already included.
Ranged Touch Attack 1 - (1d20+6)[19]
Fire Damage 1 - (6d6)[19]
Ranged Touch Attack 2 - (1d20+6)[21]
Fire Damage 2 - (6d6)[17]
If they are evil (which they seem too mindless to be, but doesn't hurt to try) add Untyped Damage - (2d6)[9] .

I'm not sure which one is still alive, but if I can avoid an AoO with a 5 foot step, I'll do that. If I need a check to cast defensively:
Concentration - (1d20+10)[14] DC 17

[Togo]

Jascan pauses, not sure what to go against the single opponent screened from him by several bodies...

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Jascan will delay

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Effects:

+3 to hit (+2 morale +1 untyped from haste)
+2 to damage (morale)
+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.

[Ghostfoot]

Rays of silvery fire zap from Varian blasting the final creature for 19 & 21 damage sending it spinning and crashing to the ground.

The room reverts to calm, just the sound of your breath as you recover yourselves and the lapping of foul water as it gently ripples from the fallen bodies.

[Cavir]

Keston moves into the water logged room to look at the fallen enemy. That's when he sees Kuln in a collapsed heap around the corner of the door. "Why didn't someone say something!" He immediately begins healing the whisper gnome. "Phew, that was close.I'm sorry I wasn't able to pinpoint those things."

Once he's finished healing most of Kuln's wounds the cleric then takes a look at the dead, hopefully before the spell illuminating them ends. "In terms of spells, I am nearly spent. I suggest we reinforce our progress so far and continue on tomorrow. We have the guard to deal with and Lady Tryssia to escort back to safety. What do you all think?"

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Touch of Healing until he is over half hp (36hp since he was at -9).
Cure Serious Wounds (3d8+7)[24]
Heal check to see if there are any signs of other ills (1d20+9)[18]

[Togo]

Jscan doesn't reply for a moment or two, still staring at the fallen monster, smouldering with lingering flames.

Ye- yeah, leaving sounds good. I'm all for the leaving. Any plan involving getting out of here, sign me up.

[Cavir]

"No one has to come back. I intend to come back for sure. There is a bigger evil down there. I hope I won't be alone in that undertaking. For now, do we leave holding here to the Guard or depend just on ourselves?"

[DrK]

Kurnos

Kurnos looks around at the broken beams and the wall that they had partially been destroyed and then a the water still full of waves where the enemies had fallen. His move towards poor Kuln is cut short as Keston reaches him and restores his health. "A nasty business here. I agree that something more insidious lies beneath this place."

Glancing at the others he nods back to the room with the cells. "If someone waits here with me to share the watch; I and my pets.." he fondly rubs the necks of both of massive glowing dogs "Can remain here and watch this place overnight whilst the worst hurt can seek healing and rest in more comfortable quarters." He pauses and looks at Kuln and Keston, "Though if someone could fetch a haunch of meat and some food for us we'd be appreciative."

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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 49/ 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 74/85
Saves 11/9/6
AC 23 (Arm 3, dex 3, nat 8, sz -1) +2 vs evil +2 wyrm = 25/27

DR 6/ magic

Incarnum
1E Wormtail belt (+2 NA, +1/E)
1E 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)
2E 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", Thornskin (5 damage to attackers)

[Dienekes]

Wat activated his healing belt after the fight. Took a bit of a hit there, got sloppy.

"I have no business needing attending in the city," Wat nodded to Kurnos, before moving to his dogs. He scratched their backs and smiled. "You two fought very well."

[razorback]

Groggily, Kuln sits up as Keston heals him. "What in the Nine Hells hit me?" he asks as he looks around and realizes some time has passed and couldn't recall getting back to this side of he room.

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AC ~20; Current ~ 21/25 if they are giants
HP ~ 60; Current ~ 54
AP ~ 8 ; Current ~ 4

Refresh maneuvers while healing.

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 = O
Wolf Fang Strike = O
Knowledge Devotion check = +x insight bonus on attack rolls and damage rolls.

[Cavir]

"I don't know what those were. Murderous, and invisible in such a way that ignored my spell to purge that."

"Shall the rest of us escort Lady Tryssia to Delfin to keep her safe for now then come back with food and prepare for tomorrow's descent?"

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What is everyone's hp status? Let's fully heal up before digging deeper. Keston is at 17/30hp.
Have 1 spell slot each for levels 1-3 plus 4 Cure Minors. Also have a wand with 49 charges of lesser vigor.

[Battlemage]

Varian El'Djiran

Varian looks at the recovering Kuln with relief.

"That was a close call. I also wonder what these floating things were. Hidden from sight in a special way. Maybe it wasn't even traditional magic. Interesting..." The spellscale is interrupted by a long yawn.

"I'd be quite thankful about a good night's sleep myself. My time in the cells was not as restful as I would have liked."

Looking back toward the dirty waters and crumbling planks, he adds: "We'll be back for sure though!"

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Varian is at 35/42 HP. He regains 7 HP from natural healing during the night, so he won't need any additional help.

[DrK]

Kurnos

Kurnos looks at the others and nods, "Enjoy a rest my friends. I shall wait here with my hounds. If someone could have some meat delivered for my loyal companions then we would be appreciative." Looking about he grabs some of the rags and cloths from the cells to make a suitable "next" for himself and the dogs. WIth a curt "Guard" he nods to both of the dogs who begin to pad about the room and the adjoining cells sniffing out for anything dangerous or untoward.

[Togo]

Jascan nods. I'll head back with the lady, to get her into some familiar surroundings. he says, a vague sweep of his arm taking in areas above ground with a side order of fresh air and beds not made of granite paving. But we'll be back in the morning.

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Jascan is unhurt, but very low on spells and effects

[razorback]

"Kurnos, though you and your hounds are formidable, I would feel better if you had some company."

[Dienekes]

Wat sits down across from Kurnos. "Fierce dogs, where did you get them? We have none so big where I'm from."