[OOC] House Millithor in City of the Spider Queen

[Xael]

If the Troll wins initiative, Quertus loses.

In most cases, but not necessarily. With the right spells cast before the match (Mage Armor, Shield, Stoneskin, Etc.) Quertus could probably survive (at least) the first round.

But the troll is going to win the initiative (Quertus has +1).

 

[Pyrex]

In most cases, but not necessarily. With the right spells cast before the match (Mage Armor, Shield, Stoneskin, Etc.) Quertus could probably survive (at least) the first round.

But the troll is going to win the initiative (Quertus has +1).

Ok, so it's not quite an auto-loss. But it's definately not gonna be healthy if he goes first and grapples you.

 

[Xael]

Ok, so it's not quite an auto-loss. But it's definately not gonna be healthy if he goes first and grapples you.

Yup. I need Fire Shield. Dimension door is also the ultimental grapple-escaping spell (only verbal component). Hmm... Contingency...

 

[Serpenteye]

Yes, Raise Dead will be pretty hard to come by. There are some ways to get it cast, but it's probably going to take us quite a lot of posts... Animate Greater Undead might actually be an option, though I'm not sure Dariel would appreciate that (undeath being a rather uncomfortable according to many sources.)

I agree it's not an automatic victory, and he's going to need a night to prepare the right spells. But with Fly, Displacement, Shield and Stoneskin precast he can move out of the Troll's reach round 1 and can probably survive the Troll's first attack. Then he can easily pump out enough acid to kill the beast, with intelligent use of Hold Monster he can make it very hard for the troll to resist his spells effectively. ( I doubt the Troll is a Half-Green Dragon. If he's half-anything he's probably Half-Fiend (fire and acid resistance 10) or Half-Red Dragon (Fire Immunity) I saw nothing in Endur's description of the Troll about it having wings, so flying will probably be quite safe. If it has ranged weapons a simple Protection from Missiles can easily be cast. Anyway, the group can easily make some innocent inquiries in the bar about the troll to learn the specific strengths and weaknesses (it is the greatest fighter in the arena, it will be very well known. It might even have a fan-club )

Yyssiriryl may be a bit disgruntled, but the Matron Mother has strong suspicions that she took the Troll for herself out of the shipment of Slave-Trolls meant for Quellar Millithor. (Endur told me about that). Drow pretty much expect each others to stab them in the back, Yyssiriryl will understand, she might even respect us more for our ruthlessness. We did save her life, we might still be counted among her friends.
Also she has her own position to consider... Would she have anything to gain by turning against us? If she seems too upset we could always offer her some compensation. Ki'Willis has a Diplomacy of 20, she'll think of something.

 

[Pyrex]

Ok. Just wanted to make sure that all possible outcomes had been considered.

 

[Serpenteye]

In the end it's up to the DM, but I think Quertus' chances are quite good. Anyone else would likely be Troll-feed.

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So, how much do you all want to bet? (I can pretend to make the decision IC but in reality the choice is of course yours) More is better than less.

 

[Xael]

Animate Greater Undead might actually be an option, though I'm not sure Dariel would appreciate that (undeath being a rather uncomfortable according to many sources.)

That probably depends on the undead.

But with Fly, Displacement, Shield and Stoneskin...

Fly: Winged Boots.
Displacement: Normally prepared.
Shield: Normally prepared.
Stoneskin: Normally prepared.
Add Mage Armor, Haste and Improved Invisibility...

Then he can easily pump out enough acid to kill the beast, with intelligent use of Hold Monster he can make it very hard for the troll to resist his spells effectively.

Kill? The troll was supposed to be moderately intelligent. Just cast hold person and torture it enough with Melf's Acid Arrows (which I would need to prepare more)...

If it has ranged weapons a simple Protection from Missiles can easily be cast.

Normally prepared.

 

[Serpenteye]

That probably depends on the undead.
Kill? The troll was supposed to be moderately intelligent. Just cast hold person and torture it enough with Melf's Acid Arrows (which I would need to prepare more)...

Kill? Argh! I can't believe I wrote that. You're right, don't kill. Torture will do nicely. Don't be too vicious, though. After all, we want the beast to travel with us. It would be preferrable if it felt reasonably comfortable in the group. Though Ki'Willis will try to win its loyalty that will be easier if it doesn't hate us. It's a formidable meleé monster, and it would be quite unpleasant if it decided to turn against us at some inopportune time.

 

[Seonaid]

Drow pretty much expect each others to stab them in the back, Yyssiriryl will understand, she might even respect us more for our ruthlessness.

My thoughts exactly . . .

 

[Seonaid]

So, how much do you all want to bet? (I can pretend to make the decision IC but in reality the choice is of course yours) More is better than less.

I have 25k, according to my character sheet (left by the previous player). I'm not willing to spend all of it, but I will do my share. Narcelia personally would not commit until she's heard the others (as I mentioned in thread, I believe).