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In the Middle of...Somewhere
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EvolutionKB
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Victor
Concentrating on power of the dragon within him, Victor lets an acidic shield cover his allies. These creatures were slow to react, if they don't start to advance, I will, and they will feel my breath, he thinks.
[sblock] On my turn I'll change over to the energy shield. Allies within 30' gain it. 4 acid damage to those that hit them. If the creatures fail to advance, I'll close and breath my breath weapon w/clinging as before.[/sblock
Concentrating on power of the dragon within him, Victor lets an acidic shield cover his allies. These creatures were slow to react, if they don't start to advance, I will, and they will feel my breath, he thinks.
[sblock] On my turn I'll change over to the energy shield. Allies within 30' gain it. 4 acid damage to those that hit them. If the creatures fail to advance, I'll close and breath my breath weapon w/clinging as before.[/sblock
Ankh-Morpork Guard
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Combat Info[sblock]Next closest of the creatures is C3, though its not within 30ft for the moment. So, Yarra's attack this time is a 22. Another hit, and C3 takes 10 damage.
The three remaining creatures are up next. They do move in towards the group, and this trigger's Victor's readied breath attack(when they come within range of it, so they are now 15ft from the group). C1 and C3 fail the Ref save, but C4 passes. The first two take 10 damage, and the breath clings to them to do damage next round. C4 takes only 5 damage and avoids the clinging breath. Victor's breath will be ready again in 5 rounds.
The three continue to move. C1 moves to Bonamius, C3 to Valmun, and C4 to Yarra. Though they don't attack, everyone in the group must make Fort saves. Bonamius gets a 20 and passes. Valmun a 14 and fails. Jan a 14, also fails. Slim an 18, he passes. Victor a 26, another pass. Yarra gets a 13 and fails.
Those who passed are fine. Val, Jan, and Yarra are sickened for the next 10 minutes...means a -2 to all attack, damage, saves, skills, and ability checks.
So as not to have to continually ask for changes in actions, will keep going with what you guys have given me. Feel free to yell otherwise. Jan isn't in melee with any of them and can still Spring attack fine, and can maneuver so as to avoid any potential AoOs...the most damaged is currently C3, so his attack against C3 is a 20 and hits. C3 takes 10 damage and its down now.
This puts Valmun out of melee range so he can cast safely. Assuming he attacks the most damage, he casts the spell against C1. The attack is a 21 and hits. C1 takes 6 acid damage.
Bonamius is up and in melee with C1. To keep this combat moving, will assume he takes a 5ft step back before his attack against it. The attack is a 15 and it hits. C1 takes 16 damage from the blast but is not affected by the Frightful effect.
That leaves Slim up next...then round 2 starts. Only change for the round is Yarra acts first, with Victor behind him instead of in front thanks to his readied action.[/sblock]
Yarra's second shot catches the nearest of the three remaining creatures in the stomach. It makes a strange noise in response, but seems to ignore the fact that the crossbow bolt is now squarely imbedded into its midsection.
As one, the three creatures each seem to find a target of their own, locking eyes and then moving forward at a surprisingly fast pace considering the state of their bodies. But before they can get close, Victor opens his mouth and lets loose a cloud of sickening looking acid. It engulfs the three as they continue forward, and though they try to shake off the acid that is now clearly melting away at thier already-thin skins, only one of them seems to keep the green acid from latching onto them and continueing to eat away.
Each of the three is soon face to face with the group, moving in so close that an overpowering stench seems to extend from them. The strong, almost tangible smell of rot and something else that can't really be identified is too much for Jan, Val, and Yarra, who find themselves getting sick just being near the creatures.
Despite this, Jan dives in and thrusts his sword straight into the gaunt creature that had come up to Valmun. the sword digs straight through the already-injured creature and as Jan removes it and dives back and away, the creature collapses down to the sand, the red in its eyes faded.
Valmun also finds himself able to compose himself enough through the stench to call upon another spell, sending another green orb at the creature that was now bearing down on Bonamius. The orb strikes true, dousing the thin, leathery thing in a second layer of acid that burns through so deep the bones of the creature can be easily seen.
The opening provides enough time for Bonamius to step back and let loose another blast of energy. The blast hits the acid-drenched monster without any trouble, causing it to stumble back slightly, though Bonamius can see no other effects as it looks ready to pounce on him immediately.
The three remaining creatures are up next. They do move in towards the group, and this trigger's Victor's readied breath attack(when they come within range of it, so they are now 15ft from the group). C1 and C3 fail the Ref save, but C4 passes. The first two take 10 damage, and the breath clings to them to do damage next round. C4 takes only 5 damage and avoids the clinging breath. Victor's breath will be ready again in 5 rounds.
The three continue to move. C1 moves to Bonamius, C3 to Valmun, and C4 to Yarra. Though they don't attack, everyone in the group must make Fort saves. Bonamius gets a 20 and passes. Valmun a 14 and fails. Jan a 14, also fails. Slim an 18, he passes. Victor a 26, another pass. Yarra gets a 13 and fails.
Those who passed are fine. Val, Jan, and Yarra are sickened for the next 10 minutes...means a -2 to all attack, damage, saves, skills, and ability checks.
So as not to have to continually ask for changes in actions, will keep going with what you guys have given me. Feel free to yell otherwise. Jan isn't in melee with any of them and can still Spring attack fine, and can maneuver so as to avoid any potential AoOs...the most damaged is currently C3, so his attack against C3 is a 20 and hits. C3 takes 10 damage and its down now.
This puts Valmun out of melee range so he can cast safely. Assuming he attacks the most damage, he casts the spell against C1. The attack is a 21 and hits. C1 takes 6 acid damage.
Bonamius is up and in melee with C1. To keep this combat moving, will assume he takes a 5ft step back before his attack against it. The attack is a 15 and it hits. C1 takes 16 damage from the blast but is not affected by the Frightful effect.
That leaves Slim up next...then round 2 starts. Only change for the round is Yarra acts first, with Victor behind him instead of in front thanks to his readied action.[/sblock]
Yarra's second shot catches the nearest of the three remaining creatures in the stomach. It makes a strange noise in response, but seems to ignore the fact that the crossbow bolt is now squarely imbedded into its midsection.
As one, the three creatures each seem to find a target of their own, locking eyes and then moving forward at a surprisingly fast pace considering the state of their bodies. But before they can get close, Victor opens his mouth and lets loose a cloud of sickening looking acid. It engulfs the three as they continue forward, and though they try to shake off the acid that is now clearly melting away at thier already-thin skins, only one of them seems to keep the green acid from latching onto them and continueing to eat away.
Each of the three is soon face to face with the group, moving in so close that an overpowering stench seems to extend from them. The strong, almost tangible smell of rot and something else that can't really be identified is too much for Jan, Val, and Yarra, who find themselves getting sick just being near the creatures.
Despite this, Jan dives in and thrusts his sword straight into the gaunt creature that had come up to Valmun. the sword digs straight through the already-injured creature and as Jan removes it and dives back and away, the creature collapses down to the sand, the red in its eyes faded.
Valmun also finds himself able to compose himself enough through the stench to call upon another spell, sending another green orb at the creature that was now bearing down on Bonamius. The orb strikes true, dousing the thin, leathery thing in a second layer of acid that burns through so deep the bones of the creature can be easily seen.
The opening provides enough time for Bonamius to step back and let loose another blast of energy. The blast hits the acid-drenched monster without any trouble, causing it to stumble back slightly, though Bonamius can see no other effects as it looks ready to pounce on him immediately.
Voda Vosa
First Post
Bonamius rises an eyebrow seen the heavily damaged been, still standing in front of him. His proud Eldrich blast had blast away much of the creature flesh, making some rooted organs to drop, but it was still "breathing". He wield his mornigstar, and charge in the direction of the creature, trying to hit it.
"Die you putrid ape!" the warlock shouted
"Die you putrid ape!" the warlock shouted
ethandrew
First Post
Slim wrinkles his nose in disgust and coughs slightly, "How tragic!" He grips his rapier tightly and prepares to get into an advantageous position. Turning his shoulder he rolls through the sand, avoiding any pools of acid and hoping to land just to the side of these beasts.
[sblock=Actions]Tumble at +11, AC at 16, Attack with Rapier +8 1d6+2 (sneak 2d6)[/sblock]
[sblock=Actions]Tumble at +11, AC at 16, Attack with Rapier +8 1d6+2 (sneak 2d6)[/sblock]
stonegod
Spawn of Khyber/LEB Judge
The kid gagged, but managed to keep himself up. He dives in once again, nimbly moving about, try to strike the most wounded and distracted.
OOC: Spring attack again, again Dodging against the attacked (but no combat expertise this time). He'll try to attack one who could be flanked if possible, the most damaged of those if there is a tie.
OOC: Spring attack again, again Dodging against the attacked (but no combat expertise this time). He'll try to attack one who could be flanked if possible, the most damaged of those if there is a tie.
Blarkon Dragonslayer
First Post
Valmun found himself regretting the few bites of dried meat he'd had not long earlier, as he readied himself for yet another spell. The acid seemed to be working well enough, though that last orb seemed rather anemic...
Still, he again moved away from the things, launching another lesser orb of acid at the one most wounded.
OOC: Move away from the monsters 30', and another lesser orb of acid (+5 attack, 3d8 dmg w/sickness) at the one looking the most injured.
Still, he again moved away from the things, launching another lesser orb of acid at the one most wounded.
OOC: Move away from the monsters 30', and another lesser orb of acid (+5 attack, 3d8 dmg w/sickness) at the one looking the most injured.
EvolutionKB
First Post
Victor 66/66 hp, 10 DR remaining for the day.
[sblock=Ankh-Morpork Guard]The draconomicon says that the only time that the acid doesn't cling is if the creature totally evades damage(like with evasion). I am not sure if you caught the changing of my aura to the energy shield aura or not last round. Myself and all allies within 30' gain it, opponents that strike myself or the allies take 4 pts of acid damage.[/sblock]
The stench didn't bother Victor, he was used to the stench of death. He was one that often carried tributes to the lake where the dragon he respected made it's home. There, the smell of dead meat was overpowering. Victor smiled as his breath did it's work. He quickly leapt at the opportunity in front of him. He advances into a flanking postion with his longspear, not letting any foes have the opportunity to strike him as he passes. He stabs his spear at the exposed ribcage of the creatures in front of him.
[sblock=ooc]Attack with longspear from flanking: +7 1d8+2. Thanks to my lesser ironward diamond I have DR 1/- until it has expended 10 pts for the day.[/sblock]
[sblock=Ankh-Morpork Guard]The draconomicon says that the only time that the acid doesn't cling is if the creature totally evades damage(like with evasion). I am not sure if you caught the changing of my aura to the energy shield aura or not last round. Myself and all allies within 30' gain it, opponents that strike myself or the allies take 4 pts of acid damage.[/sblock]
The stench didn't bother Victor, he was used to the stench of death. He was one that often carried tributes to the lake where the dragon he respected made it's home. There, the smell of dead meat was overpowering. Victor smiled as his breath did it's work. He quickly leapt at the opportunity in front of him. He advances into a flanking postion with his longspear, not letting any foes have the opportunity to strike him as he passes. He stabs his spear at the exposed ribcage of the creatures in front of him.
[sblock=ooc]Attack with longspear from flanking: +7 1d8+2. Thanks to my lesser ironward diamond I have DR 1/- until it has expended 10 pts for the day.[/sblock]
Ankh-Morpork Guard
First Post
EvolutionKB[sblock]Thanks on the clinging breath thing...habit to assume all is avoided when saves are passed like that. Easy enough, though, since nothing has happened this round where they will take damage.
As for the aura, I do remember, they just haven't had a chance to attack yet.
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Combat Info[sblock]Assuming Slim attacks the most damaged of the creatures...his attack is against C1. Tumble roll, first, and that's a 24 and no worry about AoOs. Attack roll is a 21 and it hits...C1 takes 7 damage. Its down.
Yarra does need a 5ft step to avoid an AoO from C4...so after that, his attack against it is a 27 and hits. C4 takes 6 damage.
This bring Victor up and there's only one creature left to attack(C4). So he's able to move to flank and attack...roll is a 10. Misses.
C4 is up. It takes 2 damage from the breath that's clung to it from the previous round. It then takes a step forward to Yarra(only 5ft so doesn't provoke an AoO from Victor). It makes a full attack against Yarra. First attack is a 14. Misses. Second is a 21...hits. Yarra takes 4 damage and has to make a Fort Save...roll is a 16. Passes. C4 takes 4 acid damage from Victor's aura, though. Last attack is a 10. Miss.
Jan is up...he CAN move into a flanking position for the Spring Attack. Attack roll is a 23. That's a hit and C4 takes another 8 damage.
Val's up now. His spell's attack against C4 is a 14. Hits. C4 takes 5 damage. Its down now, too.
Everyone gets 400XP. Note that the three that are sickened are still that way for 10 minutes.[/sblock]
Slim had no trouble as he dove through the sand. When he was up, he found himself at the side of one of the creatures, and thrusting his rapier through its torso took little effort. The thing made no noise at all except for the strange sound its body made when pierced, and when the blade was removed, it simply collapsed to the sand.
Despite the sickening feeling that had overcome Yarra, he was able to step back from the disgusting looking, red-eyed creature that was bearing down over him and let loose a crossbow bolt. The bolt went straight into the creature's chest, digging in deep and sitting there with no blood coming from the wound and no obvious effect on the creature, which seemed to ignore the bolt sticking out of its chest.
Victor easily was able to come up behind the now-injured creature, thrusting his spear at its back while its attention was on Yarra. But the creature must have heard the movement behind it, as it managed a quick glance over its shoulder then immediately sidestepped Victor's spear with a surprising grace for such a gaunt thing.
But it ignore Victor beyond that, stepping quickly towards Yarra again. As it dove in at him, mouth open to reveal jagged teeth, Yarra could see some of the leftover acid burning through the thin layer of skin. But Yarra was able to duck under the sudden bite from the creature, only to feel a sudden rip across his back from a strike of the creature's claws. They came away green with another odd layer of acid that burned through the hand, and while its other claw attempted to jab straight into Yarra's stomach, he was able to dodge out of the way of it.
It was in that moment that Jan managed to squeeze his way into position between Victor's spear and the back of the now-visibly injured creature. His sword easily cut through the creature's back, cutting a deep gash that caused the thing to growl in pain before Jan dove back out of his position.
From Valmun, a small orb of sickly green manifested before he launched it at the creature. It struck the creature hard in the side, burning deep into what was left of its skin and sending the creature sprawling to the ground...apparently unmoving like the other three.
As for the aura, I do remember, they just haven't had a chance to attack yet.
[/sblock]Combat Info[sblock]Assuming Slim attacks the most damaged of the creatures...his attack is against C1. Tumble roll, first, and that's a 24 and no worry about AoOs. Attack roll is a 21 and it hits...C1 takes 7 damage. Its down.
Yarra does need a 5ft step to avoid an AoO from C4...so after that, his attack against it is a 27 and hits. C4 takes 6 damage.
This bring Victor up and there's only one creature left to attack(C4). So he's able to move to flank and attack...roll is a 10. Misses.
C4 is up. It takes 2 damage from the breath that's clung to it from the previous round. It then takes a step forward to Yarra(only 5ft so doesn't provoke an AoO from Victor). It makes a full attack against Yarra. First attack is a 14. Misses. Second is a 21...hits. Yarra takes 4 damage and has to make a Fort Save...roll is a 16. Passes. C4 takes 4 acid damage from Victor's aura, though. Last attack is a 10. Miss.
Jan is up...he CAN move into a flanking position for the Spring Attack. Attack roll is a 23. That's a hit and C4 takes another 8 damage.
Val's up now. His spell's attack against C4 is a 14. Hits. C4 takes 5 damage. Its down now, too.
Everyone gets 400XP. Note that the three that are sickened are still that way for 10 minutes.[/sblock]
Slim had no trouble as he dove through the sand. When he was up, he found himself at the side of one of the creatures, and thrusting his rapier through its torso took little effort. The thing made no noise at all except for the strange sound its body made when pierced, and when the blade was removed, it simply collapsed to the sand.
Despite the sickening feeling that had overcome Yarra, he was able to step back from the disgusting looking, red-eyed creature that was bearing down over him and let loose a crossbow bolt. The bolt went straight into the creature's chest, digging in deep and sitting there with no blood coming from the wound and no obvious effect on the creature, which seemed to ignore the bolt sticking out of its chest.
Victor easily was able to come up behind the now-injured creature, thrusting his spear at its back while its attention was on Yarra. But the creature must have heard the movement behind it, as it managed a quick glance over its shoulder then immediately sidestepped Victor's spear with a surprising grace for such a gaunt thing.
But it ignore Victor beyond that, stepping quickly towards Yarra again. As it dove in at him, mouth open to reveal jagged teeth, Yarra could see some of the leftover acid burning through the thin layer of skin. But Yarra was able to duck under the sudden bite from the creature, only to feel a sudden rip across his back from a strike of the creature's claws. They came away green with another odd layer of acid that burned through the hand, and while its other claw attempted to jab straight into Yarra's stomach, he was able to dodge out of the way of it.
It was in that moment that Jan managed to squeeze his way into position between Victor's spear and the back of the now-visibly injured creature. His sword easily cut through the creature's back, cutting a deep gash that caused the thing to growl in pain before Jan dove back out of his position.
From Valmun, a small orb of sickly green manifested before he launched it at the creature. It struck the creature hard in the side, burning deep into what was left of its skin and sending the creature sprawling to the ground...apparently unmoving like the other three.
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