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Message: <blockquote data-quote="gfunk" data-source="post: 526150" data-attributes="member: 1813">Session 7 “Enter the kraken” The Kraken had heard the sounds of battle long before it struck. Living in the Underdark for centuries, it was accustomed to having its way with any creature unfortunate enough to enter or approach its abode. Worshipped by the Kuo-Toa and feared by the Stone Giants, the Kraken was truly a potent foe.The beast had heard Hor'ahun moving around the shore, but couldn't quite pinpoint the Githzerai's position. However, when the massive paraelemental appeared, the Kraken knew it was too good a target to pass up. Expecting an easy victory, it grabbed the ooze and dragged it towards its body. Crushed by the tentacles of the Kraken the Ooze paraelemental was damaged significantly. However, this creature was created by the fusion of the Elemental Planes of Earth and Water. It felt at home on land as underwater.Noticing a general lack of weapons and armor, the Kraken underestimated its foe, simply crushing it as its remaining tentacles twitched with delight. The paraelemental saw no need to break this grapple for it was in an advantageous situation as much as the Kraken. Forming its pseudopods, the Ooze slammed its foe several times, aggravating the wounds with its caustic acid.On the shore, Entropy watched the titanic struggle with fascination. Though she could not see the details below the surface of the water, the massive disturbance in the water was sign enough that combat was occurring. "Uh, guys? You might want to avoid the lake, there's a big tentacled thingy living there!"Hearing this, Hor'ahun decided to check the hole in the ceiling that he had bypassed earlier. Noir watched in horror as the Githzerai went up the passage. She sorely wanted to avoid additional bloodshed but it appeared that fate had decided otherwise. "Watch out Hor'ahun! I'll back you up," Noir yelled as she flew after her companion.Meanwhile, the struggle between the Ooze and the Kraken continued. As the paraelmental slammed its foe over and over again, the Kraken quickly realized that it could no longer take this blob lightly, lest it risk its own life. In addition to constricting the Ooze, it brought its other tentacles to bear against the paraelemental. As the combatants pummeled each other back and forth, it was only a matter of time before one of them started floating up.As Hor'ahun ascended the tunnel, he was surprised to see four Stone Giants and their two Dire Bear pets. Didn't Noir say there was nothing up here? No matter. As he did with the giants below, Noir put himself behind all his foes and blasted them with his psi energy. Three of the giants dropped their clubs and grabbed their heads in pain while both Dire Bears fell stunned to the ground.Noir followed immediately behind Hor'ahun, noticing that the Gith had stunned most of their foes. She landed in front of the non-stunned giant and began slicing and dicing with her longsword. The giant tried to retaliate but the paladin was too well armored and hidden for him to pinpoint.At this point, both warriors thought this battle, as the one below, would be resolved quickly and decisively. Unfortunately, their expectations were dispelled when two additional Stone Giants appeared from the north. "They are invisible! Help me," screamed Noir's opponent in Undercommon. To Noir's considerable surprise, both Stone Giants did not respond with rocks or clubs, but began casting spells!The slugfest between the paraelemental was going down to the wire. Neither foe had a difficult time striking the other repeatedly. Slowly but steadily their injuries began to accumulate. For the first time in its existence, the Kraken feared for its life. Although it was a powerful representative of its species, empowered additionally through its demonic heritage, it couldn't comprehend how such a weak looking foe could threaten it. In a rage, it constricted the Ooze with all its strength, striking it simultaneously with all its tentacles and even biting it with its beaked maw. The attack devastated the paraelmental; its pseudopods immediately retracted and it began floating to the surface.Breathing a sigh of relief, the Kraken descended to deeper depths, having had enough combat for today. When Entropy saw her precious paraelemental float to the lake's surface and disappear back to its plane of origin, she was enraged. "No glorified octopus is gonna put one over on me!" Still hasted, she rapidly cast another summoning spell, this time bringing forth a massive water elemental. As it appeared in its natural element, the huge elemental dived after its prey.</blockquote>

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