[IC] The Trouble at Durbenford

[michael_noah]

As the group makes their way south, the crowd disperses quite quickly in fright. It becomes clear why as they near the scene, for what was a horrible curiosity has turned in to a deadly display. A human woman is caught in the grasp of a huge vine. This is obviously not an average Rat Weed, in fact, Zagnak knows that it is a carnivorous plant, an Assassin Vine, though one unusually large for its kind.



[sblock=ooc]
W=Gwennath
J=Jasper
P=Padraig
K=Konstantine
G=Gil
Z=Zagnak

V=Vine
H=Human Woman

Init:
Konstantine: 21
Gil: 15
Jasper: 15
Padraig: 14
Vine: 13
Gwennath: 12
Human: 8
Zagnak: 6

Status:
H - Grappled

Zagnak, I'm just going on the assumption for the moment that your bear is not in town. Gwennath, will you let me know where your familiar lives, in general?

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[Dichotomy]

As the others follow Jasper out, Konstatine shrugs his shoulders and follows them.

Upon seeing the monstrous vine, Konstantine lets out a holler. However, the tone quickly changes into a musical battle cry. The bard's companions quickly feel a boost to their morale.
[sblock=OOC]Inspire Courage +2, of course[/sblock]

 

[TiCaudata]

Jasper's eyes narrow when he sees the vine, causing the cleric to heft his mace. He murmurs a prayer for Fharlanghn to bless his weapon and strides to the beginning of the street that the vine is occupying.

[sblock=ooc]casts greater magic weapon with a 20' movement south to the square 20' east of the northeast square of the vine.[/sblock]

 

[Vigwyn the Unruly]

Padraig, Male Human Veteran (Fighter)

"By Kord, what is this horrible thing!?" the veteran wonders aloud.

"Hold there, lady, we'll have you free soon!" he cries out. The warrior rushes forward with a fierce warcry, drawing his weapon as he goes. As spittle flies from his mouth, his ornamented plate armor flashes in the icy blue light emanating from his adamantine greastword.

[sblock]OOC: Designates vine for +1 Dodge bonus to AC
Moves 35' (SW, SW, SW, SW, W)[/sblock]

 

[Lazlow]

"Look at the size o' THAT thing!" Gil chirps as he moves to action.

[sblock] If Gil can see the vine over the corner of the building (hopefully that fenced-in area has a low wall) that's directly between he and it, he'll let loose a volley (Quick Draw the bow, Rapid Shot for three shots, +13 / +13 / +8).

If he can't see well enough for a decent shot, he'll move S, S, S, SW, S, S, (30' total, bringing him within 30' of the vine) and then fire twice (+16 / +11).

Would he be able to do sneak attack damage for either of those?[/sblock]

 

[michael_noah]

Padraig and Jasper note a damsel in distress and cannot help but rush to her aid. Gil jumps into action and arrows promptly sprout from the mass of vines wrapped around the woman. All the while Konstantine urges them on with confident melodies.

As the heroes hurry forward, the rat weed springs up around them to wrap about their legs and hold them firmly in place. The monstrous vine practically uproots itself, retreating from the advancing force, before swinging one tangled mass at Padraig, buffetting him across the head.

As this occurs, the woman struggles to free herself, screaming all the while. The crowd has now completely dispersed, and there is noone left but the party of adventurers and the helpless human victim.



[sblock=ooc]
Gil Rapid Shot: 18,15,8 + 13/13/8 -4 Cover. 2 hit for a total of 18 + 4 I.C. = 22 damage (immune to sneak, you can only use rapid shot as part of a full attack, and it would have at least soft cover from any position, so I thought this the best.)
Vine Attacks Padraig: 11+? hits: 18 damage. Animates vines around it to entangle.
Entangle Saves: H-1, Fail; P-4+4, Fail; J-3+4, Fail
Woman: Fails to escape.

W=Gwennath
J=Jasper
P=Padraig
K=Konstantine
G=Gil
Z=Zagnak

V=Vine
H=Human Woman

Init and Status:
Gwennath: 12
Human: 8 - Grappled, Entangled
Zagnak: 6
Konstantine: 21
Gil: 15
Jasper: 15 - GMW +2 [1 AM], Entangled
Padraig: 14 - 18 hp, Entangled
Vine: 13 - 22 hp

Party - Inspire Courage +2 [conc. +5r]

Zagnak, I'm just going on the assumption for the moment that your bear is not in town. Gwennath, will you let me know where your familiar lives, in general?

Note, I've posted the woman's action already, so you're all in order before the vine again.
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[TiCaudata]

As the vines begin to wrap themselves around Jasper's legs, the cleric just smiles. Seemingly oblivious to the rat vines around him, Jasper walks closer to the larger vine and proceeds to attack it.

[sblock=ooc] Freedom of Movement (supernatural ability from the Travel domain) (I'm working under the assumption that "...occurs automatically as soon as it is applied..." means that it works like a free action), move 20' west, attack with the mace.[/sblock]

 

[Dichotomy]

While still singing, Konstantine weaves magic into his song. Most likely, even his companions don't realize that the bard cast a spell, except that a few of them now feel unnaturally fast.
[sblock=OOC]Casting haste on K, W, G, and Z and using Disguise Spell feat. 10 rounds and counting on Inspire Courage +2.[/sblock]

 

[Vigwyn the Unruly]

Padraig, Male Human Veteran (Fighter)

"Yeeaaargh!" shouts the warrior as the rat weed grabs at his legs, and the mighty vine slams against his head.

Regaining his senses, he determines to move on. "Hold, lady--stay calm!" he implores of the woman. He tries to move, but finds that he is stuck in place!

Realizing that time runs short and that it would take a heroic effort to break free, he opts instead to attack from a distance. He carefully sheaths his precious weapon, and draws his heavy bow.

[sblock=OOC]Move action to sheath weapon.
Move action to draw weapon.
AC: +1 Dodge feat, -2 Entangled[/sblock]

 

[michael_noah]

[sblock=ooc]For reference on Entangle: "The creature can break free and move half its normal speed by using a full-round action to make a DC 20 Strength check or a DC 20 Escape Artist check." That might change where you want to move, Padraig.

Jasper, your assumption about the domain power is correct, it doesn't require an action.[/sblock]