As Grryth charges the mechanical menace, he exchanges a blow with the beast for a tentacled slap to the face. As Gurdan moves and strikes, the messenger's black metal chassis absorbs the attack, not even leaving a superficial scratch. Garrick charges the "beast" but his first attack goes wide. Making a second effort, the weapon wielding warlock wales wantonly with winning wallops, whacking wondrously without waiting whether whipping weapons wane (yay for aliteration)! Lo-Kag moves in for the kill and lands a spectacular blow that puts a significant dent in the side of the messenger, leaving it wide open for Garrick. As Alexia's inner reserves begin to flush her body with energy, a black tentacle slaps against her chest and she can feel that reserve being pulled from her, leaving her more drained than before. A whirling grinding sound, almost like that of a deep laugh, emits from the messenger. She attempts to wriggle free of the continually wrapping tentacles, but she is unsuccessful in doing so.
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When Grryth steps next to the messenger, he gets a
smack to the face for 8 damage.
Gurdan's attack misses.
Lo-Kag crits the messenger and Garrick can now make a Melee Basic Attack as a free action, with a +3 damage bonus.
When Alexia uses her Second Wind, the Tentacle Messenger uses his Mourning Tentacle power, which
hits(1d20+10=29). It deals no damage to her, HOWEVER... she doesn't gain the healing from her Second Wind (she still gets the bonus to defenses), and the healing surge is still used up.
NOTE: I do apologize, THB, if it seems like I'm picking on you... I'm really not. I'm just going with the devastatingly nasty tactics that this creature has... however, I will note that you guys have done a ton of damage to this thing this round, so keep it up!
Resources Used:
Tentacle Messenger:
Blinding Flash (rech. 5),
Mourning Tentacle (rech. 6). 1/2 Action points.
Alexia:
Second Wind,
Inspiring Refrain.
Gurdan:
Second Wind,
Hungry Earth,
Cloak of Resistance (daily)
Lo-Kag:
Hammer and Anvil,
Sacrificial Weapon Power (daily)
Alexia: 23/43 1 AP - Blinded, Bloodied
Garrick: 0/40 ? AP (either 0 or 1... did Garrick use one last battle?)
Grryth: 18/52 ? AP (at least 1)
Gurdan: 9/57 2 AP - Gains +8 AC, +4 F/R/W until Start of his next turn.
Lo-Kag: 7/45 1 AP
Kinion: 0/39 1 AP
Messenger: Taken 56 damage. That's 43 damage this round alone, good job guys!
I want to extend a big big THANK YOU to those who have been posting their stat blocks. It makes my life a WHOLE lot easier! One thing that I ask from you guys is that when you update your stat blocks, if you use a daily resource, please note the name of the section that you used it in (such as Protect Proprietors Property for Gurdis's house, or Kill the Messenger for this battle). THANKS!!
I would also like to apologize for all of the time I have taken away from the game. I am trying to keep this game moving as quickly as I possibly can, so sorry for the hold up! I am completely back from my RL stuff so I can post frequently again! YAAAY!
Last on the roster is Kinion for this round and then it's time for Round 3!!
Also, if I am missing anything, let me know!
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[sblock=Arcana DC 15] The Tentacled Messenger is a Final Messenger that has been given a dark sentience and weapons of it's own. It is a Shadow Animate (construct).
[sblock=Arcana DC 20] The Tentacled Messenger has the following powers:
(t) Whipping Tentril (standard; at-will)
Reach 2; +10 vs. AC; 2d4 + 3 damage
t Grabbing Lash (standard; at-will)
Reach 2; Tentacle Messenger can make 2 whipping tendril attacks. If both whipping tendril attacks hit the same target, that target is grabbed. Up to 3 targets can be grabbed at one time.
t Tentacle Noose (move; at-will)
+10 vs. Fort; When Tentacle Messenger begins its turn with a grabbed foe, it can move the grabbed foe (and itself with it) up to 3 squares. If the attack misses, the guardian decides whether to continue its move by itself (which ends the grab) or to remain in place (which maintains the grab).
t Tentacle Snap (free; at-will)
Once per round as a free action, the Tentical Messenger can make a whipping tendril attack against any creature who moves into a square adjacent to it. It cannot do this if it has 2 or more creatures grabbed.
t Dark Whirlwind (standard; recharge 5) * Necrotic
Tentacle Messenger flies 8 squares and makes 3 whipping tendril attacks at any point during the flight. This movement does not provoke opportunity attacks from those creatures that are targeted by the whipping tendril attacks used as part of this power. It can attack a given enemy only once, but it deals an extra 1d6 necrotic damage on a hit. Tentacle Messenger can squeeze as a free action as part of this power.
<- Blinding Flash (standard; recharge 5) * Radiant
Close blast 5; +8 vs. Fort; 1d6 + 2 radiant damage, and the target is blinded until the end of its next turn.
<- Mourning Tentacle (immediate interrupt; recharge 6)
If a grabbed creature uses or receives the benefits of a healing surge, Tentacle Messenger may make a whipping tendril attack against that creature. If the attack hits, it deals no damage, but the Tentacle Messenger regains the hit points that the grabbed creature would have regained, the grabbed creature regains no hit points, and the healing surge is still expended.
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The Tentacle Messenger is vulnerable against radiant damage and is resistant against necrotic damage.
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