Morph looks at the young boy with curiousity. He talks strangely, smells like he does sleep in the jungle, but if this is what they offer...so be it. "We will not be sleeping in the jungle I fear. You can if you wish to sleep alone." Morph then pauses, looks behind the goliath, and shakes his head. "There is something near you," he says to the goliath, "I do not know what it is."
"There," he says, lowering his hands with a sigh. "No guarentee that it won't happen again, I'm afraid. There are spells to prevent such observation, but I have no practical knowledge of any such."
"Can you get the magic some other way than spells?" Dreadnought asks dolefully. "I don't know much about magic aside from defensive battlefield tactics, but it's always bad news when your enemy knows more about you than you do of them."
Morph follows the pair from the room. No sense in delaying any longer. He speaks to their guide, "Have you seen any of the creatures that were described to us? The mutated animals and such?"
The young lad gives the warforged a quizzical look, then a light seems to go on in his head and he laughs heartily. "Naw, that's good fer us then -- we kin git our beauty rest while ya keep tha lookuut."
While the young man is talking, the small gnome intones a few words and sweeps his fingers through the air, moments later, he nods and smiles, knowing that he has cancelled the magic that was in effect. [dispel magic succeeded]
Davan
You were able to cast your detect magic before the gnome and did indeed notice something magical, you weren't able to determine the school of magic before the effect was dispelled by Darv.
"I've seen one of the creatures -- I was sure it was jus' a normal jungle tiger, but it kept af'er me, like it was huntin' me, instead of da other way 'round. It closed on me, and i was able to git mah blade up 'round its paw and cut a good chunk off of its haunches. In tha blink of an eye tha thing changed shape inta a blob or sometin' -- sent shivers up me spin' and all. Took me a sec to git ova it -- I then got me blade up and unner one of its new arms and put it donn... The thing froze like that -- all its arms and legs all akimbo... Scary thin' tah look et."
Morph nods slowly in understanding. "I see...is the tiger-blob still there? Would it be on our way to where the giant activity is? Can we see it." Such a creature has Morph facinated by the opportunities it could provide him.
Ganyon cocks an eyebrow at the warforged,"I ran inta it 'boot 7 days walk down tha coast from 'her, and I bet the carcas is stripped ta the bone or gone by this time, as the creatures in tha woods do a good joba keepin' things clean."
He winks at Morph and says,"Tell ya what, when we run inta one, I'll keep it 'round fer ya -- deal?"
He looks around at the rest of the group.
"What say we git our move on?"
The cobbled road leading from Stormreach into the wilds of Xen'drik is quite broad -- you estimate it to be nearly 100' wide as it exits the city, framed on each side by large, old growth trees.
The trees are so thick and dense as to appear to be nearly impassable. Vines as thick as a human arm weave webs around massive tree trunks, and tangled undergrowth fills in the gaps. Cackling birds can be heard, and occasionally a flock can be see flying lazily overhead. All in all, the wildlife noises are familiar, but markedly different than what you are used to on your travels in Khorvaire.
After a mile or so, the road gradually narrows, down to about 20' across. At this point the road has become more or less a well travelled path, the only thing keeping the vegetation at bay is the many footfalls of the Xen'drik traveller.
You have travelled about 5 hours now, Ganyon stops and turns back to the rest of you,"This be a good time as any ta stop fer the night. We can git up at the cracka dawn an' git our move on agin. We should have good weather fer walkin' tomorra as well." He says as he looks toward the dark skies.
OOC: I need a default marching order for the group, please discuss in the OOC thread. Also, I need to know the watch schedule for the group during evenings.
As you stop for the day, the warforged wizard steps up to the edge of the forest and pulls out a piece of rope from his pack and incants a few words.
He explains to the rest of the group that he has conjured a sanctuary for them to rest in, safe from jungle predators.
Ganyon politely, if not crudely declines the invitation, as he prefers to sleep with his back to the ground.
The rest of you climb up the length of rope and into the extradimensional space. Some getting used to is required for those who have not spent time inside such an area, but the group, for the most part, is able to get some much needed rest.
The evening passes uneventfully. Dreadnought rouses the organic beings from their slumber as soon as the light of the morning sun can be seen through the opening of the space.
A quick breakfast is prepared for those who require it, as Ganyon had already been up and killed and skinned a small marsupial of some sort. As you climb down the rope, you can see him a short distance inside the canopy of the trees turning the creature over a make-shift spit.
"Good eatin', if yer interested." He says, with a beckoning wave.
Once breakfast has been completed, you set out on the road once more. The road has dwindled down to now a trail, with the large canopy of the forest stretching far overhead. The undergrowth has thinned out some, for little natural sunlight is able to penetrate the dense foliage.
Somewhat around noon, you all are startled, as a mass of vegetation lashes out from the side of the trail. [Spot checks all failed, surprise round in effect]
The 'thing' lashes out with what looks like a mouth at Dreadnought and it takes hold of the warforged with its massive maw. [Bite attack hit, 14 damage after DR, grapple check won by creature, Dreadnought is held]
While Dreadnought is being assaulted, it sends two vine-like appendeges at the goliath warrior, but he is able to pull free.
OOC: Need initiative and first round actions from all. Welcome to the jungle.
Lo-Kag shakes off the tendrils with a yell of surprise, slow to react to the new threat. When he finally realizes what's going on, he jabs at the massive creature with his spear. His first attempt misses entirely, but he quickly picks up momentum and jabs forcefully into the strange plant-thing's hide.
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Upon casting his spell, Morph is not surprised but still not offended that their guide wishes to sleep upon the ground. Seeing the crude breakfast that he has prepared for them upon waking is even more disgusting. Morph is glad he does not need nourishment. The creature nearly swallowing his comrade though inspires some dread in Morph. If such a creature could swallow the mighty Dreadnaught, then this is an opponent to fear.
Morph moves slightly closer before raising his fist before him, and quickly splaying his fingers out. A small burst of fire engulfs the rear of the creature.
ooc
Move to O4 and use a fiery burst. Edit: If Dreadnaught is not actually drawn into the creature's square, he won't move closer, if he is then Morph will target his blast off to the side to catch the creature but not Dreadnaught.Init: 1113 damage, Ref DC 19 for half
spells prepared
Spell Prepared(including bonus spells for high Int and for being a specialist wizard)
(4/7/5/4/3) CL: 7 or 8 for fire spells; DC 15+spell level or 17+spell level for transmutations
0: Detect Magicx2, Read magic, ray of frost
1: Feather fallx2, lesser orb of firex2, magic missle, ray of clumsiness, grease
2: invisibility, glitterdust, rope trick, incendiary slime
3: haste, slow, fireball, animate weapon
4: flame whips, polymorphx2
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Darv blinks at the sight of the thing, his brow furrowing in concentration as he tries to remember the name of this monstrosity. "I don't know anything about plants," he mutters, "Well, nothing about killing them at least. On the other hand," he adds brightly, "Surely it will burn nicely!"
Void has no efficient combat power versus creature that lack bones to break.
And this large bush is all but bones.
Void decides to halt and see if his companion's weapons can damage this leafy creature
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24 - Plant Creature - Swallow Dreadnought, 5' step to N/O/P 7, Attack Lo-Kag with Bite, 2 tendrils - All HIT for 27 damage, Lo-Kag Grappled
23 - Dreadnought - Swallowed Whole, Acid damage of 4 before DR, 0 effective damage
19 - Void - Charge attack w/Flying Kick - HIT for 15 damage
12 - Asenfel - 5' step to N3 to avoid AoO, Eldritch Blast for 19 damage
11 - Morph - Cast Fiery Burst on Plant Creature for 13 damage
4 - Lo Kag - Grappled - Mountain Rage
3 - Darv - Cast Flame Strike on Creature for 33 damage
2 - Davan – Cast Bulls Strength on Lo-Kag
With preternatural quickness the creature stuffs the metallic form of Dreadnought through its open maw, disappearing from sight. It then oozes slightly closer to the group and turns its attention towards the hulking goliath, wrapping tendrils around a leg and wrist, and biting down on his chest -- he is unable to wriggle free from the creatures grasp this time. [Grapple check won by creature]
Davan looks on as if stunned by the ferocious plant, perhaps thinking that a light mace might come in handy in such a situation.
Void bursts into action, charging across the rocky path and leaping high into the air, sending his foot deep into the plant creature.
The warlock, already floating inches off the ground, notices the creatures long reach and backs away, then unleashes a blast of dark energy at the creature, striking it squarely on what might be considered a torso.
The creature nearly swallowing his comrade though inspires some dread in Morph. If such a creature could swallow the mighty Dreadnaught, then this is an opponent to fear.
Morph moves slightly closer before raising his fist before him, and quickly splaying his fingers out. A small burst of fire engulfs the rear of the creaturel, singeing a small section of roots and tendrils.
The large goliath struggles against the creatures strong grip as he is moved closer to the gaping maw that just enveloped the large warforged, he lets out a yell as he flies into a rage. [Grapple check still won by plant, Bull's Strength not in effect yet]
Darv blinks at the sight of the thing, his brow furrowing in concentration as he tries to remember the name of this monstrosity. "I don't know anything about plants," he mutters, "Well, nothing about killing them at least. On the other hand," he adds brightly, "Surely it will burn nicely!"
The column of fire bursts forth from the air above, burning a large chunk of the creature.
The young priest snaps his fingers, intones a quick prayer to the host, and steps forward to touch the large goliath. [Cast Bulls Strength]
Dreadnought/Lo-Kag
Once/if swallowed, you can attempt to cut your way out with a light slashing or piercing weapon, if you have one.
Conditions:
Dreadnought: Swallowed, Grappled
Lo Kag: Grappled, Bulls Strength (80 rounds)
Sorry, I must have started the round 1 action at the same time you were posting and I NPC'ed Void. If you want to change the action to do hold, then I will update.
Sorry, I must have started the round 1 action at the same time you were posting and I NPC'ed Void. If you want to change the action to do hold, then I will update.
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No, it's OK
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