Hewligan's Rise of the Runelords: The Skinsaw Murders
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Quietly Kael waves his comrades over to him, once they are close enough, so that only they can hear his words, he says, "I have enough in me to make some of us invisible, using a spell to open the door, if it is unlocked, and we could sneak some of us into his lair and then attack with the advantage."
OOC
Kael will make the conversation quick, as he knows there are spells with time constraints currently in effect, so it should not be an protracted conversation, in character.
OOC
Kael will make the conversation quick, as he knows there are spells with time constraints currently in effect, so it should not be an protracted conversation, in character.
Jokad holds his spasming gut. Teeth clenched as he tries to get it under control.
"Don't bother making me invisible. He's expecting me and I shant disappoint him. Now... if there is anything you can do to mask that smell, that would be something."
"You all need to fight him at range. I'll try and keep him busy."
Jokad looks a little tired (worried?), "If he manages to take me down, make sure one of you lives to get word back to town."
He stands and stretches trying to gather himself. He slaps his face a few times using the sting to up his adrenaline and sharpen his focus.
"I'm ready," he says grimly.
For Hewligan [sblock] Next time Jokad encounters this guy he is going to try and hold his breath. Up to you whether it works/helps but I wanted to give you some forewarning to think through the mechanics.
Carry on good sir.[/sblock]
"Don't bother making me invisible. He's expecting me and I shant disappoint him. Now... if there is anything you can do to mask that smell, that would be something."
"You all need to fight him at range. I'll try and keep him busy."
Jokad looks a little tired (worried?), "If he manages to take me down, make sure one of you lives to get word back to town."
He stands and stretches trying to gather himself. He slaps his face a few times using the sting to up his adrenaline and sharpen his focus.
"I'm ready," he says grimly.
For Hewligan [sblock] Next time Jokad encounters this guy he is going to try and hold his breath. Up to you whether it works/helps but I wanted to give you some forewarning to think through the mechanics.
Carry on good sir.[/sblock]
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Rhun
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Danth looks at Kael. "Perhaps you and Jovik should become invisible. My armor makes enough noise that it wouldn't be much help." At Jokad's words, the cleric nods. "I shall stand shoulder to shoulder with you, friend Jokad. Stay close, and Sarenae's blessings will help guard you against harm."
Danth's bless will have worn off by now, as we waited for the nausea to disappear. Magic circle vrs evil will still be in effect (this provides a +2 on saves AND AC).
However, right before going through the door, Danth will cast guidance and resistance on Jokad..this will give him a +1 attack or save bonus (his choice) on his next roll, and a +1 bonus on his next saving throw.
Danth's bless will have worn off by now, as we waited for the nausea to disappear. Magic circle vrs evil will still be in effect (this provides a +2 on saves AND AC).
However, right before going through the door, Danth will cast guidance and resistance on Jokad..this will give him a +1 attack or save bonus (his choice) on his next roll, and a +1 bonus on his next saving throw.
hewligan
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OOC: First of all, just to say that I have (another) professional exam tomorrow, and thus just a short post tonight, but full service resumes tomorrow. I think we have probably reached the point where we are ready to storm the room - just a question remaining over whether invisibility is required or not, and on whom, and of course on positions (all I need to know is who is going forward with Jokad and who is going to sit back and do ranged attacks).
In regards to the holding of breath: there is no set mechanic for this, except that on airborne poison the SRD goes on about how holding breath doesn't work as it still attacks the tear ducts, nasal passages, etc... yeah, whatever. My view: you can hold your breath to gain a +5 on the save, but at a -2 to hit. Also, if you receive damage, you will no longer be holding your breath and thus the save reverts to normal.
And lastly, Danth can tell that Aldern is a ghoul, or some form of advanced ghoul, but that is about all. He is definitely undead!
In regards to the holding of breath: there is no set mechanic for this, except that on airborne poison the SRD goes on about how holding breath doesn't work as it still attacks the tear ducts, nasal passages, etc... yeah, whatever. My view: you can hold your breath to gain a +5 on the save, but at a -2 to hit. Also, if you receive damage, you will no longer be holding your breath and thus the save reverts to normal.
And lastly, Danth can tell that Aldern is a ghoul, or some form of advanced ghoul, but that is about all. He is definitely undead!
Jokad looks at the red haired cleric thankfully and nods. "Then lets put him in a hole and make sure he doesn't get up."
"Are we ready?"
Seeing the group's affirmative nod he attempts to open the door.
OOC: He'll gladly make use of Ddanth's magic circle. On his other spells, I'm not sure if the bonuses to saves stack or overlap. Damn 3E vs 4e Mechanics
For what it is worth I really tanked the save the first time. With your magic circle and my RAGE 9yes I have one more remaining) I should be +12 to FORT. Hopefully good enough.
hewligan
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The Skinsaw Man
Jokad burst open the door with his right shoulder, and immediately clamps his mouth shut and tries to focus upon the task ahead.
This damp cavern that is revealed contains several items of furniture. A rickety table sits in the middle of the cave, its damp surface cluttered with all manner of what appears to be garbage: empty bottles, bits of clothing, crumpled bits of paper, and more, lying in neatly organized rows. A painting leans against the far side of the table, facing a large leather chair that sits nearby. This chair’s high back and cushion are horribly stained by smears of rotten meat and its arms are sticky with blood. A smaller table sits against the southern wall, its surface heaped with silver platters, fine porcelain plates, and crystalware. The “food” on these plates and platters is rotten meat, in some cases humanoid in source, and in all cases writhing with maggots. Thick, rotting blood gels in the crystal.
Yet the horrific stench of the room seems somehow even thicker and more overwhelming than this gruesome display can account for on its own. The stench seems strongest to the west, where the cave’s wall has been overtaken by a horrific growth of dark green mold and dripping fungi. At the center, a patch of black tumescent fungus grows, its horny ridges and tumor-like bulbs forming what could almost be taken to be a humanoid outline. What appears to have once been an exquisite puzzlebox the size of a man’s fist lies smashed on the ground at the fungoid shape’s feet.
Before there is much time to focus on anything else, Aldern is upon him.
He has changed. His face is partially hidden behind the leathery mask he was previously holding. This mask is crafted from leathery preserved
sections harvested from several different human faces, draped one over another almost like scales and leaving the eyes and mouth exposed—the overall effect is similar to that of a scaled skull.
He has taken on an almost desaturated tone, as if blending somewhat into the shadows around him. He lunges forward towards Jokad, his war-razor raised high. As he moves in to attack, his mask shifts and blurs momentarily, before taking on the form of Jokad's own face, a faithful and unsettling representation of the young Shoanti. The mask contorts in rage, mimicking Jokad's own movements.
OOC: The pic below shows the miniature that Paizo sell to show Aldern, but without the mask.
In addition, I only really know where Jokad is, so here is a map with him and Aldern. Can the rest of you let me know your position by saying where in reference to Jokad you are (so, for example, 2 squares south).
OOC: Round 1, Aldern facing up to Jokad, square to square. Initiative and attack rolls required!
Jokad burst open the door with his right shoulder, and immediately clamps his mouth shut and tries to focus upon the task ahead.
This damp cavern that is revealed contains several items of furniture. A rickety table sits in the middle of the cave, its damp surface cluttered with all manner of what appears to be garbage: empty bottles, bits of clothing, crumpled bits of paper, and more, lying in neatly organized rows. A painting leans against the far side of the table, facing a large leather chair that sits nearby. This chair’s high back and cushion are horribly stained by smears of rotten meat and its arms are sticky with blood. A smaller table sits against the southern wall, its surface heaped with silver platters, fine porcelain plates, and crystalware. The “food” on these plates and platters is rotten meat, in some cases humanoid in source, and in all cases writhing with maggots. Thick, rotting blood gels in the crystal.
Yet the horrific stench of the room seems somehow even thicker and more overwhelming than this gruesome display can account for on its own. The stench seems strongest to the west, where the cave’s wall has been overtaken by a horrific growth of dark green mold and dripping fungi. At the center, a patch of black tumescent fungus grows, its horny ridges and tumor-like bulbs forming what could almost be taken to be a humanoid outline. What appears to have once been an exquisite puzzlebox the size of a man’s fist lies smashed on the ground at the fungoid shape’s feet.
Before there is much time to focus on anything else, Aldern is upon him.
He has changed. His face is partially hidden behind the leathery mask he was previously holding. This mask is crafted from leathery preserved
sections harvested from several different human faces, draped one over another almost like scales and leaving the eyes and mouth exposed—the overall effect is similar to that of a scaled skull.
He has taken on an almost desaturated tone, as if blending somewhat into the shadows around him. He lunges forward towards Jokad, his war-razor raised high. As he moves in to attack, his mask shifts and blurs momentarily, before taking on the form of Jokad's own face, a faithful and unsettling representation of the young Shoanti. The mask contorts in rage, mimicking Jokad's own movements.
OOC: The pic below shows the miniature that Paizo sell to show Aldern, but without the mask.
In addition, I only really know where Jokad is, so here is a map with him and Aldern. Can the rest of you let me know your position by saying where in reference to Jokad you are (so, for example, 2 squares south).
OOC: Round 1, Aldern facing up to Jokad, square to square. Initiative and attack rolls required!
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