IG's "Those Left Behind" Chapter 3

[Scotley]

"It does seem strange that the beast is not moving. Perhaps there is some magic in play here?"

Rogash readies and arrow and will let fly if there is so much as a wiggle from the chaos beast.

[industrygothica]

Since everyone else is waiting, Shai's up first. Roll damage and a SR check.

[jkason]

As the others prepare themselves, the rumbling increases. Pointing to the chaos beast, Shai utters a final phrase full of snapping, crackling sounds, his breath having the distinct smell of ozone.

Suddenly, sparks jump from the ceiling above the chaos beast, presaging by mere moments the full, raucous lighting bolt that strikes down on it, the boom of thunder filling the chamber on contact.

OOC

Never dealt with SR before, so hopefully I did this right SR check; lightning damage (1d20+5=22, 3d6=15)

[Leif]

"Impressive," says the 'spectating' Uulark. "We needed you to do that the last time we ran across one of these things."

[Scott DeWar]

Caerwyn was not quite expecting the spectaculaar show of force. his itchy finger twitches a 'muscle memory' movement: *Twang*

Standard action at full bab->
Attack:
1d20+7=18
Damage:
1d10=5

sorry, that was a light cross bow.

1d8=7

move action-> cock and load cross bow (AOO applies)
Standard action at itterive attack->

non plushed, the warrior locks and cocks thr the next attac, but a flash of lightning may have distracted him
Attack and damage:
1d20+2=7, 1d8=1

[Friadoc]

Without entering the room, Buurt uses the flash of the spell and the first arrow volley to move from using one side of the door for cover to using the other. Once ready, the half-orc takes a knee and launches a bolt from his light crossbow, with hopefully a bit of its magic going with the bolt.

OOC

Initiative;Attack;Damage Dodge is declared versus the chaos beast, so Buurt's AC is 20, unless he moves more than 10', then it becomes 21. (1d20+4=21, 1d20+8=14, 1d8=4)
If skirmish applies, then AC is now 22, 23 if moved more then 10', and this is the additional damage roll. (2d6=11)

Sorry for being silent for the past bit, folks, but the past week and change got a bit busy, between school and my (now) two student jobs. All is well,though.

[Scott DeWar]

Originally Posted by Friadoc

Without entering the room, Buurt uses the flash of the spell and the first arrow volley to move from using one side of the door for cover to using the other. Once ready, the half-orc takes a knee and launches a bolt from his light crossbow, with hopefully a bit of its magic going with the bolt.

OOC

Initiative;Attack;Damage Dodge is declared versus the chaos beast, so Buurt's AC is 20, unless he moves more than 10', then it becomes 21. (1d20+4=21, 1d20+8=14, 1d8=4)
If skirmish applies, then AC is now 22, 23 if moved more then 10', and this is the additional damage roll. (2d6=11)

Sorry for being silent for the past bit, folks, but the past week and change got a bit busy, between school and my (now) two student jobs. All is well,though.

[ooc] whew. I really don't want any of this group to go.[/ooc]

[Scotley]

Rogash is still concerned that something here isn't quite right. He hesitates.

OOC: Holding action to see what effect the others attacks have.

[Shayuri]

A long rip of lightning whips out from Talashia's hand and streaks along the floor next to the creature, not quite arcing over it...though sparks shower across it. Talashia mutters a curse while Shazi golf claps dryly.

(To hit: 7 ranged touch, SR check 18, damage...irrelevant. )
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[industrygothica]

The beast lets out some sort of unearthly moan as the attacks do their damage. As the lightning strikes around it, a quick flash of flame erupts and then winks out again.

The beast finally begins to move, and heads for the debris in the southwest corner.

Nature DC 12, Dungeoneering DC 12

The flash of fire reminds you of a burning web.

[Leif]

Out of an overabundance of foolish caution, Uulark sets his spear to receive a charge, just in case anything unexpected rushes up.

[jkason]

As fire flashes around the creature, Shai frowns. "Did that look like a web to anyone else. Aw, you don't think someone had it bound before I went and... darnit!"

With that, he points to the monstrosity again, a crackling word coming from his mouth. Again thunder rumbles and lightning springs from the ceiling, though this time, it seems to fizzle out as it makes contact with the beast.

OOC

Know: Nature (1d20+11=15)

I'm assuming I have to make an SR check for each bolt, right?

SR check; lightning damage, bolt 2. (1d20+5=10, 3d6=7)

[Scott DeWar]

If this is a new roun then:

Caerwyn hears what is said by Shai and curses. He lets loos two more bolts from the borrowed crossbow.

"Ya know Uulark, when this is over I will owe you a lot of bolts."
*Twang!*
1d20+7=16, 1d8=4

*Twang!*
1d20+2=4, 1d8=4
*Clack! skitter skitter skitter*

[hijack]
soft golf clapping starts again until Caerwyn turns toward shazi, the cross bow turning with him and aiming at the mephit. The clapping abruptly ends and Caerwyn returns his attention to the chaos creature. [/hijack]

[sblock=Shayuri] sorry, it looked too funny not to continue [/quote]

[Scotley]

When the Chaos Beast moves, so does Rogash. He sends a brace of arrows (1d20+10=23, 1d20+4=9) toward the Beast and one finds the mark (1d8+2=8).

[Shayuri]

"Kobolds sometimes have minor magical powers," Talashia muses. "One of them may have ensnared it, though it's odd we can't see the webbing. But it's reacting oddly...moving towards that pile of garbage, instead of us. This may not be an ordinary chaos beast."

[Leif]

"Perhaps more importantly," says Uulark, "that may not be an ordinary pile of garbage."

[jkason]

"But, well, then ... " the druid falters. "Should we keep trying to squish it, then? Or, um, should we attack the garbage?" Shai's clearly confused.

[Leif]

"Can't say just yet. Need more information. Why don't we toss Rogash over beside the 'pile' and see what happens?"

Spoiler:

Couldn't resist a gratuitous reference to 'Dwarf Tossing!'