(CSRHoD) Creamsteak's Red Hand of Doom [IC]

[pathfinderq1]

Tyrla gave a choked cry as she saw the halfling fall- it was not of pity or concern, but rather of growing temper. Across Elsir Vale, generations of children had had their mouths washed out with soap for uttering such an oath, and Tyrla exhaled it with bitter feeling. Again she raised her arm, adjusting her aim a bit before she unleashed another bolt of power.

OOC: Eldritch Blast, ranged touch +7, 3d6 damage; is the hydra still in cover, or has it moved into shallower water and exposed its body as a target?

 

[Creamsteak]

It is about 50-60% visible, so it still has some minor cover, but not the concealment bonus.

 

[Creamsteak]

Initiatives
Tyrla 21
Hydra 21
Avril 17
Warren 17
Siobhan 16
Gurguannin 11
Larian 6

Avril: You begin casting your summoning spell (comes into play on your next action obviously).

Warren: Fails to stabilize. Hit points reduced to -2.

Siobhan: You summon the spiritual weapon, which hits the hydra, but does minimal damage.

Gurguannin: You ready your bow.

Larian: You create your image (and yes you know about the hydra heads).

Tyrla: Your blast strikes the hydra for 14 damage, injuring it respectably.

Hydra: The hydra heals a large amount of it's current injuries (all of siobhan's weapons damage + much of Tyrla's damage). It then moves back into the water near the Chuul to protect itself better.

 

[Redclaw]

Larian continues to concentrate on the illusion of the Chuul, backing them further out of the water in hopes of drawing the hydra out. He tries to make them wave their claws menacingly as they move out of the water onto the island away from the path. Even as he does so, he shouts out, Siobhan, get to Warren quickly. I don't know how long I can keep it distracted. Everyone else, if you have any acid or fire be ready to use it.

[sblock=ooc] Larian will attempt to walk the illusion toward the ABC/123 corner. He will continue to have them react appropriately to any attacks by the hydra (dodge, take damage, whatever.) [/sblock]

[sblock=spells]Spells Prepared
0-Detect Magic, Lesser Acid Orb, Mage Hand, Daze
1-Shocking Grasp, True Srike, Color Spray, Enlarge Person (Trans.)
2-Scorching Ray, Scorching Ray, Invisibility, Bull’s Strength (Trans.)
3-Mass Resist Energy, Fireball, Haste (Trans.)

Spells in effect
Mage Armor--Until 10 hours after we left Drellin's Ferry
Major Image--Concentration +3 rounds

Rod of Extend--2 uses left [/sblock]

 

[Zoycitenega]

Siobhan runs to Warren, and gets ready to heal him.

OOC: How close is Warren from Siobhan? I can't really tell where anyone is on the map.

 

[Creamsteak]

Pick a square in the red area, that's where you are.

 

[pathfinderq1]

Tyrla spoke quietly, careful not to intrude on Larian's concentration. "If you can keep that up just a bit longer, we can probably make a run across the bridge while that thing is distracted. I don't think we'd need to fight then. What say you- what say you all?" As she spoke, though, she kept one hand pointed lazily in the hydra's direction, just in case...

OOC: We ought to be able to make run for it in just a round or two, once Siobhan retrieves Warren- I don't think we need to fight- at least not where the terrain is so obviously in the hydra's favor. Maybe we can get past it clean, or we can get it to chase us on to open ground... If we stay and the hydra presents a clear target, she'll fire an Eldritch Blast.

 

[Pinotage]

Avril - Human Druid - AC 16 - hp 36/36 - Spot +11 - Listen +11
Scarlet - Riding Dog - AC 22 - hp 30/30 - Spot +5 - Listen +5
Crocodiles - AC 15 - hp 28/28 - Spot +4 - Listen +4

Through the haze of concentration on her spellcasting she watched Larian's illusion apparantly draw the hydra away from Warren. She completed her spellcasting, calling forth from the water some crocodiles that would hopefully distract the hydra for long enough to rescue Warren and get across the causeway. Avril quickly commaned to Scarlet to defend the spellcasting Larian, before joining Siobhan in the dash towards Warren. She easily overtook the armored cleric, her eyes constantly checking to see how her crocodiles were occupying the hydra. "Get across the bridge," she yelled. "We don't need to fight this. Siobhan and I will look out for Warren. Keep that hydra distracted!"

[SBLOCK=OOC]
OOC: Avril completes casting Summon Nature's Ally III, and summons 1d3 Crocodiles to F14 (wthin 35 ft. of Avril at K18). The crocodiles attack the hydra (Bite +8, 1d8+9), taking 5 ft. steps as necessary to avoid any AoO. Scarlet is commanded to remain where she is at K19 and defend Larian (Handle Animal +12 vs DC 10). Avril double moves towards Warren (60 ft. - not sure how close she can get).

Crocodile, Medium Animal, hp 28, Spd 20 ft. Swim 30 ft., AC 15, Bite +8 melee (1d8+9) or tail slap +8 melee (1d12+9), SA Improved Grab (Bite), SQ Hold Breath, Low-light Vision, Fort +8, Refl +4, Will +2, Str 23, Dex 12, Con 21, Int 1, Wis 12, Cha 2, Hide +7, Listen +4, Spot +4, Swim +14

Spells and Abilities Active:

Summon Nature's Ally III (1d3 Crocodiles, 5 rounds)

Spells Cast and Abilities/Items Used:

Summon Nature's Ally III (Call Lightning)

Spells Prepared:

Level 0 (5): Cure Minor Wounds, Detect Magic, Guidance, Naturewatch, Resistance
Level 1 (4): Cure Light Wounds, Enrage Animal, Entangle, Produce Flame
Level 2 (3): Barkskin, Bear's Endurance, Cat's Grace
Level 3 (2): Cure Moderate Wounds
[/SBLOCK]

 

[DrZombie]

Gurguannin wil run at full speed across the bridge then move towards the patch of dry land to the west. (If i'm correct he can move 120' which would land him at D3 counting the shallow bog as difficult terrain taking up 10' of movement per square)

 

[Creamsteak]

Initiative
Tyrla 21
Hydra 21
Avril 17
Warren 17
Siobhan 16
Gurguannin 11
Larian 6

Avril: Your crodiles hit the hydra twice, dealing 24 points of damage.

Warren: Fails to stabilize, -3.

Siobhan: moved towards Warren.

Gurguannin: moves.

Larian: concentrating on images.

Tyrla: Readied or delayed action?

Hydra: The hydra steps into the shallower water persuing the Chuul. It gets into range to attack the closest one, and lands a hit vs. the images AC. Larian is concentrating, so the image can attempt to mimick the fighting, but the hydra gets one will save. The hydra fails the save and continues to believe the images.