OOC: InvisibleCastle is down, so I have used another tool that doesn't save rolls. Anyway, you have to trust me, I am the GM
Init Order: Kael (16), Jovik (12), Danth (8), Spider (6), Jokad (3)
Kael responds first, seeing the spider move very quickly across and up its webs towards Jokad. Kael quickly releases a bolt of force toward the chitinous foe. The bolts strike the body, but don't seem to cause the spider much discomfort, or really distract him at all from his actions.
OOC: Spider now at -24hp
Jovik tears himself free of the webbing and hurries over to the ladder, heading up the ladder with no hands, relying soly on his balance as he scales the ladder quickly. Goblin Hook in his hand, Jovik slashes at the spider as he gets close enough. While his balance is good on the ladder, he has to stretch out too far with his right hand, and in doing so fails to get enough force behind his strike to penetrate the thing's thick hide.
Jovik, seeing Danth move quickly up the ladder below him, completes his move onto the platform beside Jokad.
The spider, a mess of chittering fangs and dancing legs. It bites forward towards Jokad. The Shoanti gags as its pincers move towards him. Its stench is horrendous, like rotting flesh.
It's bite connects with the soft tissue of Jokad's neck. Jokad gasps as the pain lances into him. It is stuck to him, two inches of pincer, one in his neck, the other his left shoulder.
OOC: -17hp to Jokad. Also I require a save versus poison, DC22, or you will suffer 1d8 strength damage - which may retroactively reduce the damage from your attack..
Jokad reacts quickly, pulling Whitefire with the calm and quickness born of a thousand fights for survival, and lays into the face of the abomination with furious blows.
His two savage hits both dig into the armour of the beast, causing it to shake itself free. It is hurt, but it stands there, staring at Jokad with its alien eyes, and prepares to pounce forward to bite him again.
OOC: Spider now at -51hp. Still looks strong.
Initiative and actions for next round please. Danth will need to make a full move action to get behind Jovik (and out of range for close combat), OR Jovik will need to step back one square (and out of close combat range) to let Danth enter the platform in position for close combat, or Danth can attack from the ladder, but needs to make a DC 25 balance check to avoid dropping his weapon while attacking.