Village Under Siege
Log Info
- Title: Village Under Siege
- Emitter: Tiasa
- Characters: Kira (5), Tim (4), Rakim (4), Smythly (5)
- Place: Village not too far from Alexandria
- Time: July 23, 2015
- Summary: Village is sieged by bloated monsters, can anyone help?
- APL: 5
- Encounter 1: 5 Dretches (CR 2 each) CR 7 total
The village of Hearthshome has been having problems. These creatures have been raiding the village every night. They have carried off a few people. The villagers describe the things as bloated monsters. They do not want to leave their homes so they have hired people to deal with it.
You manage to arrive late afternoon and they tell you they have been attacking just about the time the sun goes down. After the agreement on fees and such, the sun is just setting. The villagers have all retreated to their homes and locked up tight. Just the four of you in the village square. It is stranglely quiet, no sounds of the night, even the villagers are being silent.
<OOC> Rakim will scout for any tracks or traces of the wossits
Tim has eaten during the trip here, while they arrived, and now, even as they wait for the attack, he is still snacking on some beef jerky. "Bloated creatures, well, thats not very specific is it. I wish we had a bit more to go on."
GAME: Tim refreshes spells. GAME: Tim casts Mage Armor. Caster Level: 4 DC: 18 GAME: Rakim refreshes spells. <OOC> Tim says, "Will cast mage armor as time nears sunset of course" <OOC> Tiasa says, "k" <OOC> Tiasa says, "you can roll rakim, pose doing such as well"
Kira frowns at the news, and the description. "No, it's not. It's terrible that so many villages are being attacked lately." It also looks rather gloomy here with everyone locked inside, but there's a strong benefit. "At least everyone is safe inside, now."
GAME: Rakim rolls survival: (2)+11: 13 GAME: Rakim rolls perception: (5)+13: 18 You paged Rakim with 'too many villagers have scuffed any signs of tracks.'
"I do so wish creatures would be considerate enough to attack in daylight hours. Or that I had been gifted with seeing in the dark" Rakim laments. He pulls his fancy crossbow from under his coat and presses the button and pulls the lever so it is ready to go before turning his gaze to the area around them, squatting down in several places to examine the area "Too many villagers" he mutters faintly irritably.
Rakim pages: Prolly won't make a difference but from tracking he gets a +2 Long distance to Rakim: Tiasa nods
Smythly is here! Honest! He's here to help people. And seems toically ready to do just that. A grin is given to Rakim, hammer over his shoulder.
<OOC> Tiasa says, "perception from everyone but rakim" GAME: Kira rolls perception: (16)+10: 26 GAME: Smythly rolls Perception: (13)+3: 16 GAME: Tim rolls perception: (5)+8: 13
There are sounds coming towards the village square. Rakim and Kira hear it first but it isn't long before the others due too. The are coming from each of the directions, getting closer, foul sounding voices.
<OOC> Rakim says, "Can we identify what language they are speaking?"
Kira tilts her head when she first notices the sounds. Voices, but not ones she's familiar with. "Someone's coming. There." She points to the west. Then isn't so sure when she hears more speaking. "And there?" Now she points east.
<OOC> Tiasa says, "No as it gets closer no distinguishable sounds. it sounds more like their movments make the sounds rather than actually talking."
Tim frowns, looking around, when he finaly hears it he grimaces. "Ok, whats the plan?"
Rakim tilts his head to one side and then the other "It sounds like speech, but no language I know" he says whilst heading back towards the others "And I know most of them" he adds, with a faint half smile touching his face. "Pray" he suggests to Tim with his smile broadening for a fleeing moment. It seems he was not entirely joking as he does turn his face heavenwards "Silver lady bring thy blessings down upon us" his voice is reverent as a silvery light shines from his lean form to engulf those around.
GAME: Rakim casts Bless. Caster Level: 4 DC: 15
"..there?" says Smythly, his eyes turning towards wheer Kira is pointing. He seems concerned.
"OUr plan ist o protect the innocent and to end whatever threatens them." Good plan, SMythly, good plan.
The sounds are coming closer, loud heavy thumps with each and every step. There are still the sounds, but there are other things, maybe body parts rubbing that is making the other sounds. Thump Thump, closer closer. From each compass direction the sounds come.
Tim grunts a bit, finishing a bite of jerky. "I hope it isn't undead, I didn't prepare well for undead. Requires a whole different setup of memorization."
"A noble plan, but one that could use a little fleshing out no?" Rakim replies drily to the Paladin. He doesn't seem to have much else to offer, but he raises his crossbow to shoulder height and aims in one direction "We can stay here and let them surround us, or attempt to rush them in one direction, then hope we can defeat them quickly enough..."
Kira slowly turns in place, trying to see something to go with the sounds. "They're coming closer. Whoever or whatever they are, I think we'll be safest together... and if they're coming after us, they won't be bothering the villagers."
"If it's evil, I will hit it with a hammer. If it's not evil, I will probably still have to hit it with a hammer. The rest are relatively minor details." Smythly explains, solemnly, to Rakim.
' That's a bad sound," he agrees.
The fat elf pulls a piece of bread out of another pouch, taking a bite and munching on it. He turns slowly around, waiting for any clue as to what is coming, something more than just sounds.
The things are here. They come into the square. Two from the north, one from the west, one from the south, one from the east. They are about 4 feet tall, and bloated is right. They have nasty looking features. There are spines and things on the armos and legs that make the voice sounding noises when they rub together. They look at you all and move forward more.
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- ATTENTION -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
Tiasa has dropped a TIMESTOP!
Please +init, then cease all roleplay and actions immediately and wait for Tiasa to instruct you further.
For additional in-combat commands, please type: +thelp.
-=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=- GAME: Rakim rolls initiative: Roll: 4 + Bonus: 7 = Total: 11 GAME: Tim rolls initiative: Roll: 9 + Bonus: 1 = Total: 10 GAME: Kira rolls initiative: Roll: 13 + Bonus: 3 = Total: 16 GAME: You roll initiative for Bloateds: Roll: 14 + Bonus: 0 = Total: 14 GAME: Smythly rolls initiative: Roll: 5 + Bonus: 1 = Total: 6 GAME: Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round One - Init 16.
It is now Kira's turn! Bloateds is next!
<OOC> Tiasa says, "kira.." <OOC> Kira says, "Any idea on what these might be?" <OOC> Tiasa says, "knowledge/the planes?" <OOC> Tim would like to roll that too if thats ok <OOC> Kira says, "Nope. Kira has no idea." <OOC> Tiasa says, "yep though you won't get the info till your action" GAME: Tim rolls knowledge/The Planes: (15)+12: 27 <OOC> Kira will use the fall back. Detect Evil. <OOC> Tiasa says, "evil is present" <OOC> Kira says, "Ok! Moving up towards the pair. Not all the way to them. And posing." <OOC> Tiasa says, "okay."
Kira's usual smile dims when she first sees the things. It vanishes completely after she stares at one of the pair. She starts walking closer to them, but doesn't run up into hugging range. "Leave, now! We won't let you bother these people!"
GAME: Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round One - Init 14.
It is now Bloateds' turn! Rakim is next!
GAME: Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round One - Init 11.
It is now Rakim's turn! Tim is next!
The things continue forward. THose by Kira, look at each other like some kind of communication is going on. THe keep coming. THey don't move very fast though. They are only 20ft into the square, but they almost all move as a unit.
<OOC> Tiasa says, "rakim" <OOC> Rakim says, "Active Judgement, shoot the nearest" GAME: Rakim rolls 1d20+7+1+1: (19)+7+1+1: 28 <OOC> Rakim says, "Threat with a crossbow" GAME: Rakim rolls 1d20+7+1+1: (10)+7+1+1: 19 <OOC> Tiasa says, "crit" GAME: Rakim rolls 2d10+2: (11)+2: 13 <OOC> Tiasa says, "hurt, but the bolt you would have thought would have done more than it did though it did hurt" GAME: Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round One - Init 10.
It is now Tim's turn! Smythly is next!
<OOC> Tiasa says, "pose" You paged Tim with 'they are dretches. you get 2 questions.' Tim pages: What wont hurt them, what hurts them best.
"I really don't think they are here for a pleasant chat" Rakim drawls. He carefully pins up one side of his cavalier's hat and murmers a soft prayer "Silver lady grant me your vision" he says. A bright silver glow flares in his eyes as he squeezes the trigger. It seems to be the perfect shot, right through one eye but doesn't seem to do as much damage as expected. A frown hardens his face as he considers the approaching things "What in the hells are they"
You paged Tim with 'immune to lightning, resist acid fire cold. cold iron or good aligned weak. they are demons.' <OOC> Tim says, "Ok, I shall glitterdust some of them." <OOC> Tiasa says, "the only group you can get is the pair by kira" <OOC> Tim says, "Would it hit her too then?" <OOC> Tiasa says, "will say you can hit behind them and avoid hitting her" <OOC> Tim says, "Ok, will do" GAME: Tim casts Glitterdust. Caster Level: 4 DC: 19 GAME: Tiasa rolls 1d20+3: (4)+3: 7 GAME: Tiasa rolls 1d20+3: (19)+3: 22
Tim blinks, "Dretches, Minor demons." he calls out to the others. "Takes very little damage from elements, best to use cold iron or something holy!" He then starts to incant arcane words, and throws forth a glittery bomb that covers the pair near Kira. It also renders one of them blind.
<OOC> Tiasa says, "one blinded both glittery" GAME: Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round One - Init 6.
It is now Smythly's turn! Kira is next!
<OOC> Tiasa says, "smythly" <OOC> Smythly says, "CHAGE." <OOC> Smythly says, "CHARGE, even." GAME: Smythly rolls 1d20+11: (20)+11: 31 GAME: Smythly rolls 1d20+11: (12)+11: 23 <OOC> Tiasa says, "hit" <OOC> Tiasa says, "crit damage?" GAME: Smythly rolls 3d10+12: (28)+12: 40 <OOC> Tiasa says, "its plastered." <OOC> Tiasa says, "pick east or south...figure that is the one you went after. rakim got one on west, Kira is to the north" <OOC> Tiasa says, "pose" GAME: NEW ROUND!
Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round Two - Init 16.
It is now Kira's turn! Bloateds is next!
<OOC> Smythly says, "South xD" <OOC> Tiasa says, "kira...you have a blind and glittery and a glittery demon in front of you."
"Demons!"
Smythly sounds entirely TOO pleased about this. He rusheso ut at one of the dretches, hammer at the ready, and swings it down. The poor thing's head just goes... 'pop' in a horrible, horrible splattery mess.
<OOC> Kira might as well try this. Flurry. 1 ki for additional attack. Smite. <OOC> Tiasa says, "okay. blind one or just the glittery one?" <OOC> Kira says, "Non-blind one." <OOC> Tiasa says, "ok" <OOC> Tiasa says, "roll away" GAME: Kira rolls melee+charisma: (10)+6+3: 19 GAME: Kira rolls melee+charisma: (12)+6+3: 21 GAME: Kira rolls melee+charisma: (4)+6+3: 13 <OOC> Tiasa says, "all three hit" GAME: Kira rolls 1d8+1: (2)+1: 3 GAME: Kira rolls 1d8+1: (1)+1: 2 GAME: Kira rolls 1d8+1: (4)+1: 5 <OOC> Kira says, "Ew. The first one ignores DR." Kira pages: All nonlethal damage. <OOC> Tiasa says, "they all do...so you hurt it bad, but its still up." GAME: Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round Two - Init 14.
It is now Bloateds' turn! Rakim is next!
GAME: Tiasa rolls 1d20+4: (17)+4: 21 GAME: Tiasa rolls 1d20+4: (14)+4: 18 GAME: Tiasa rolls 1d20+4: (1)+4: 5 (EPIC FAIL) <OOC> Tiasa says, "what is your cha kira?"
"We won't let you hurt them!" Kira isn't sure what they're communicating about, but she reiterates that. This time, 'we' also includes her matron; The Matron. She lashes out at the one who can see her with a rapid combination of fists and feet.
<OOC> Kira says, "16" <OOC> Tiasa says, "okay." GAME: Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round Two - Init 11.
It is now Rakim's turn! Tim is next!
<OOC> Kira says, "Oh. +3 AC."
The blinded one just staggers around. The other tries to claw and bite Kira but misses, maybe from being hit like that. The one Rakim shot moves closer to him the one to the east moves towards Tim but still has a ways to go, they don't move fast.
<OOC> Tiasa says, "Rakim" <OOC> Rakim says, "Shoot again, how far away is it?" <OOC> Tiasa says, "20' now..." GAME: Rakim rolls 1d20+7+1+1+1: (4)+7+1+1+1: 14 <OOC> Tiasa says, "hit" GAME: Rakim rolls 1d10+1+1: (2)+1+1: 4 <OOC> Rakim says, "Moving back towards teh centre of the square after the shot" <OOC> Tiasa says, "doesn't seem to hurt it. pose." GAME: Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round Two - Init 10.
It is now Tim's turn! Smythly is next!
<OOC> Tiasa says, "tim" <OOC> Tim says, "Hrm. How many do I see?" <OOC> Tiasa says, "4" <OOC> Tiasa says, "one is coming at you from the east"
"We are going to have to start packing Clerics along" Rakim says with another of his half smile. His crossbow sings again, sending out a heavy bolt that hits the horrible creatgure but doesn't seem to do much damage. Frowning he duckwalks back about 10 foot to the centre of the square and ratchets down another bolt.
<OOC> Tim says, "I shall MM the one coming at me from the east" <OOC> Tiasa says, "damage" GAME: Tim rolls 2d4+2: (7)+2: 9 <OOC> Tiasa says, "hurt pretty good. pose" GAME: Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round Two - Init 6.
It is now Smythly's turn! Kira is next!
<OOC> Tiasa says, "smythly"
Tim grimace, turning around until he spots one of them heading his direction. "Bah, no you don't you hellish bastard." He chants a few words and hurls bolts of arcane energy into the creature.
<OOC> Smythly says, "Second verse same as the first." <OOC> Tiasa says, "you can charge either the one tim just hurt, or the one rakim is shooting" <OOC> Smythly says, "I'll go for Tim's." <OOC> Smythly says, "Sorry, RL had me." GAME: Smythly rolls 1d20+9: (11)+9: 20 <OOC> Tiasa says, "hit" GAME: Smythly rolls 1d10+4: (7)+4: 11 <OOC> Tiasa says, "hurt but not as much as you would think. stil standing" GAME: NEW ROUND!
Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round Three - Init 16.
It is now Kira's turn! Bloateds is next!
Now following up his first swing with a second as he closes in on the one injured by Tim, Smythly brings his hammer ot bear on it as well, rocking it. it remains standing.
He looks slightly disappointed.
<OOC> Kira will flurry again. <OOC> Tiasa says, "roll" GAME: Kira rolls melee+charisma: (7)+6+3: 16 GAME: Kira rolls melee+charisma: (13)+6+3: 22 GAME: Kira rolls melee+charisma: (15)+6+3: 24 <OOC> Tiasa says, "3 hits" GAME: Kira rolls 1d8+1: (7)+1: 8 GAME: Kira rolls 1d8+1: (8)+1: 9 GAME: Kira rolls 1d8+1: (7)+1: 8 <OOC> Tiasa says, "down" GAME: Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round Three - Init 14.
It is now Bloateds' turn! Rakim is next!
GAME: Tiasa rolls 1d20+4: (2)+4: 6 GAME: Tiasa rolls 1d20+4: (18)+4: 22 GAME: Tiasa rolls 1d20+4: (7)+4: 11 GAME: Tiasa rolls 1d4+1: (1)+1: 2 Huh? (Type "help" for help.) GAME: You damaged Smythly for 2 points. 47 remaining. <OOC> Kira says, "Oh. Since I forgot last time. If one attacks me and misses, I get a free grapple check at -2" <OOC> Tiasa says, "ok"
Kira asked them to stop, even if it wasn't very nicely. On the other hand, she knew at least one had evil in it's heart. She keeps up her, maybe uncharacteristc?, rapid assault and the one not blinded falls down in a spikey, stinky heap. No exploding heads, or even blood.
The blinded one is actually heading towards a building staggering. The one pincushioned staggers closer to Rakim, while the one Tim and Smythly hit takes a small chunk of Smythly with a claw.
GAME: Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round Three - Init 11.
It is now Rakim's turn! Tim is next!
<OOC> Rakim says, "Switching to the damage judgement" GAME: Rakim rolls 1d20+7+1+1: (16)+7+1+1: 25 <OOC> Tiasa says, "hit" <OOC> Rakim says, "Just quickly checking that judgement, well not so quickly as it happens *kicks speed*" GAME: Rakim rolls 1d10+1+1+2: (7)+1+1+2: 11 <OOC> Tiasa says, "hurts, still up" GAME: Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round Three - Init 10.
It is now Tim's turn! Smythly is next!
<OOC> Tiasa says, "tim" <OOC> Tim says, "One left?" <OOC> Tiasa says, "kira fighting one, smythly fighting the one you mm, and rakim shooting at one...so 3...the blinded one is uninjured." <OOC> Tim says, "I'll MM smythlys one, cause he seems to enjoy charging and he can turn and charge another if it dies" <OOC> Tiasa says, "ok"
TWANG! and THUMP as the nonquisitor's crossbow sings again. This time the shot is better, and with an added prayer it sinks deeper but the demons keeps on shambling closer. A frown mars Rakim's delicate face as he ratchets another bolt and moves backwards a little further, checking that he isn't going to bump into anyone or thing.
<OOC> Tim says, "I forgot to cast it last time, this time is a pearl of power use" GAME: Tim casts Magic Missile. Caster Level: 4 DC: 17 GAME: Tim rolls 2d4+2: (4)+2: 6 <OOC> Tiasa says, "dead" GAME: Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round Three - Init 6.
It is now Smythly's turn! Kira is next!
<OOC> Tiasa says, "smythly. you can charge the blinded one or move and hit the one Rakim has been shooting."
Tim keeps his eyes out, looking around at the various targets. He shrugs and decides to target the one he hit earlier. Another casting of arcane words and bolts of arcane energy. This time, it dies.
<OOC> Smythly says, "I'll go for Rakim's friend." GAME: Smythly rolls 1d20+9: (12)+9: 21 GAME: Smythly rolls 1d10+4: (2)+4: 6 <OOC> Smythly says, "If I acn reach it. :)" <OOC> Tiasa says, "you hit and ping, again doesn't seem to hurt it as much as it should have." GAME: NEW ROUND!
Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round Four - Init 16.
It is now Kira's turn! Bloateds is next!
<OOC> Tiasa says, "kira" <OOC> Kira hmms. Just the blind one? <OOC> Tiasa says, "one smythly is fighting too" <OOC> Kira will move to the blinded one. <OOC> Tiasa says, "okay. attacking?" <OOC> Kira says, "Yes." GAME: Kira rolls melee: (19)+6: 25 <OOC> Tiasa says, "hit" GAME: Kira rolls 1d8+1: (4)+1: 5 <OOC> Tiasa says, "doesn't seem to do much" GAME: Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round Four - Init 14.
It is now Bloateds' turn! Rakim is next!
GAME: Tiasa rolls 1d20+4: (14)+4: 18 GAME: Tiasa rolls 1d20+4: (15)+4: 19 GAME: Tiasa rolls 1d20+4: (4)+4: 8 GAME: Tiasa rolls 1d100: (6): 6 <OOC> Tiasa says, "you can get the grapple attempt Kira" GAME: Kira rolls cmb+2+2+-2: (10)+8+2+2++-2: 20
"Hey. You." Smythly roars as he reaches the next target. He charges into the one Rakim's been shooting at and wounded and he buries his hamme into its side, though it seems to have withstood the goblin warrior's efforts well enough. "Damn it."
Kira moves after the blinded one, striking out with a fist, though it isn't very effective against the bloated flesh. Not surprisingly, her smile's still absent from when it left before.
<OOC> Tiasa says, "you have it grappled" GAME: Tiasa rolls 1d20+4: (1)+4: 5 (EPIC FAIL) GAME: Tiasa rolls 1d20+4: (11)+4: 15 GAME: Tiasa rolls 1d20+4: (6)+4: 10 GAME: Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round Four - Init 11.
It is now Rakim's turn! Tim is next!
The two remaining bloated ones go after Kira and Smythly, they don't manage to hit and Kira turns it around grappling the with the blind one.
<OOC> Tiasa says, "Rakim?" <OOC> Rakim says, "They all in Melee now?" <OOC> Kira thinks so. <OOC> Tiasa says, "yep." <OOC> Rakim says, "Move to within 10 of the most damaged and toss some holy water at it" <OOC> Tiasa says, "okay." GAME: Rakim rolls 1d20+6+1: (3)+6+1: 10 <OOC> Rakim says, "D'oh should have switched judgements, oh well" <OOC> Tiasa says, "roll 1d8" GAME: Rakim rolls 1d8: (6): 6 <OOC> Tiasa says, "your throw it off to the side, missing. it hits ground and breaks, not close enough to hit it. pose" GAME: Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round Four - Init 10.
It is now Tim's turn! Smythly is next!
<OOC> Tiasa says, "tim" <OOC> Tim says, "HRm, another MM! pearl number 2 (I have 3)" <OOC> Tiasa says, "okay..which one?" <OOC> Tim says, "Whichever one looks worst of health" GAME: Tim rolls 2d4+2: (3)+2: 5
As all the disgusting demon things seem to be in melee, and with the bolts not doing much anyway Rakim reaches into a pocket of his coat and pulls out a crystaline flask. Moving forward he tosses it at one of the creatures, and misses. The flash shatters as it hits solid ground sending a spray of holy water in a small puddle around.
<OOC> Tiasa says, "you kill the one smythly is fighting and Rakim tried to throw the water on" GAME: Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round Four - Init 6.
It is now Smythly's turn! Kira is next!
<OOC> Tiasa says, "smythly. only target grappled by Kira" <OOC> Smythly says, "Going for it" GAME: Smythly rolls 1d20+9: (14)+9: 23 GAME: Smythly rolls 1d10+4: (5)+4: 9 <OOC> Tiasa says, "bang. you notice its not blind anymore." GAME: NEW ROUND!
Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round Five - Init 16.
It is now Kira's turn! Bloateds is next!
Tim remains in his spot, looking around for the next target, trying to finish something off so the others can move to surround things better. He throws another blast of magical force.
<OOC> Tiasa says, "kira you are holding a Bloadted demon and Smythly just smacked it. It is no longer glowing or blind." <OOC> Kira might as well try to pin it. <OOC> Tiasa says, "ok" GAME: Kira rolls cmb+2+2+1+5: (11)+8+2+2+1+5: 29 <OOC> Tiasa says, "pinned" <OOC> Tiasa says, "pose" GAME: Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round Five - Init 14.
It is now Bloateds' turn! Rakim is next!
GAME: Tiasa rolls 1d20+2: (12)+2: 14 <OOC> Tiasa says, "it tries to take a bite out of you. fails." GAME: Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round Five - Init 11.
It is now Rakim's turn! Tim is next!
Kira holds the thing by the spines more than the flesh. Because the flesh is... bloated and slippery. She twists the spines and limbs around to interlock them and keep the thing from moving. "I told you we wouldn't let you hurt anyone."
<OOC> Tiasa says, "afk a moment, rakim your go...I will pose the bloated thing in a moment" <OOC> Rakim says, "Tip some holy water over it? as it is pinned" <OOC> Tiasa says, "okay...roll damage" GAME: Rakim rolls 2d4: (4): 4 <OOC> Tiasa says, "burns its skin...pose" GAME: Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round Five - Init 10.
It is now Tim's turn! Smythly is next!
"I am not sure they even understand Tradespeak, let alone care..." Rakim ventures towards Kira, as he well ventures towards Kira. Another vial copmes from the depths of his coat as he uncorks it and tips it over the struggling duo, the water hissing and burning the demon. <OOC> Tiasa says, "tim" <OOC> Tim says, "Hrm..." <OOC> Tim says, "Ohh well, 3rd pearl, MM!!!" <OOC> Tiasa says, "damage" GAME: Tim rolls 2d4+2: (6)+2: 8 <OOC> Tiasa says, "very hurt." GAME: Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round Five - Init 6.
It is now Smythly's turn! Kira is next!
GAME: Smythly rolls 1d20+9: (2)+9: 11 <OOC> Smythly says, "Miss. :("
Tim seems to keep going, he focuses on the struggling one, and throws more bolts of energy at it. As he finishes he sighs, "What, its not dead yet?"
<OOC> Tiasa says, "miss barely."
After a previous hit, Smyhtly goes for a finish blow... but he manages to miss it. his hammer hits the earth in a massive overhanded swing that results in a cloud of dust.
GAME: NEW ROUND!
Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round Six - Init 16.
It is now Kira's turn! Bloateds is next!
<OOC> Tim says, "I have to go home, be gone 10 minutes at most" Tim has disconnected. <OOC> Tiasa says, "Kira apparently you are holding the demon for them to hit. what are ya going to do?" <OOC> Kira will use grapple check to deal damage. <OOC> Tiasa says, "okay...roll" GAME: Kira rolls cmb+2+2+1+5: (19)+8+2+2+1+5: 37 <OOC> Tiasa says, "how much damage?" GAME: Kira rolls 1d8+1: (1)+1: 2 <OOC> Kira says, "Very little." <OOC> Tiasa says, "doesn't seem to do much" GAME: Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round Six - Init 14.
It is now Bloateds' turn! Rakim is next!
GAME: Tiasa rolls 1d20+4: (2)+4: 6 GAME: Tiasa advances the initiative order.
Round Six - Init 11.
It is now Rakim's turn! Tim is next!
Tim has connected. <OOC> Tim says, "back, but still a moment more for bathroom"
Kira tightens her grip on the ...thing. This time her hug gets uncomfortably tight. That was her plan, anyway.
<OOC> Rakim says, "Try to shoot it without hitting kira"
The bloated thing tries to bite Kira again to make her let go and just can't get around right to do it, she has it pinned that it can barely even move.
<OOC> Tiasa says, "okay" <OOC> Rakim says, "Switching Judgements" GAME: Rakim rolls 1d20+7+1+1+1: (14)+7+1+1+1: 24 <OOC> Rakim says, "Possibly a -4 in there" <OOC> Tiasa says, "hit" GAME: Rakim rolls 1d10+1+1: (5)+1+1: 7 <OOC> Tiasa says, "kills it" <OOC> Tim is back now
Rakim seems to get impatient with the holy water. That or not wanting to waste more of it. He takes a two handed grip on his crossbow "Eluna, grant me accuracy" she says as he lowers the bow town and squeezes the trigger. The bolt thuds messsily through the things head, and it stops moving in the monk's grasp.
<OOC> Tim says, "My turn?"
With that, the last of the dretches falls, slumping in Kira's grasp. One is on the ground but not moving at the moment. There still are no sounds.
<OOC> Tiasa says, "free poses"
As the last one falls, the fat elf keeps looking around for a moment, then sighs. He reaches into a pouch and pulls out some bread, taking a bite and chewing. "Well, demons. These are easily summoned, even by minor wizards....so there may be more to this whole thing."
Rakim checks to see that all the demons are dead, or at least as close as they get anyway. As he does he reloads his crossbow carefully, then slings it under his coat "These things do not usualy appear spontauously" he says quietly, eyes growing distant as he focuses attention around.
<OOC> Rakim says, "Detecting Evul" <OOC> Tiasa says, "yes"
Kira lowers the thing to the ground after it stops fighting. "So someone or something else is still out there?" Now she's looking around, too.
<OOC> Rakim says, "Direction of the evil?" <OOC> Tiasa says, "the first dretch kira dropped."
"...that would be logical," agrees Smyhtly, quietly, closing his eyes. He's taking a moment to see if he can detect anything either.
<OOC> Tiasa says, "still the dretch that Kira first dropped, it apparently isn't dead to it is pinging the evil radar" <OOC> Smythly says, "Makes sense. xD" <OOC> Smythly will pose putting it down if no one minds? <OOC> Tim says, "Go for it"
Rakim slowly heads over to the first Demon thing that Kira dropped "I think this is is not as dead as it wants us to think" he says, staying out of reach he levels his crossbow and pulls the trigger in one smooth motion.
<OOC> Rakim says, "Sorry was in the middle of that pose :P" <OOC> Tiasa says, "roll damage"
"No, it isn't dead," Kira turns towards the fallen one and Rakim when he heads to it.
<OOC> Tiasa says, "and it is crit damage"
"It's a demon. I will send it back to whence it came," says Smythly, readying his hammer. He moes to strike it.
<OOC> Smythly says, "'moves' even."
Tim nods, "They do not belong in our world, they are one of the lowest denzins of the hells."
<OOC> Tiasa says, "rakim?" <OOC> Rakim says, "After the bolt to the head of the one playing possum, try another detect evil" <OOC> Tiasa says, "I need a damage roll...it might not actually kill it though the chances are high" <OOC> Smythly wanted to give Kira a chance to intervene. :) GAME: Rakim rolls 1d10+1+1+1: (9)+1+1+1: 12 <OOC> Rakim says, "If she wants to try no worries" <OOC> Tiasa says, "okay that would kill it, and then there is no more evil presence" <OOC> Tim says, "I'd like to cast detect magic, and start looking around, maybe there is a tiny gate to hell somewhere :P"
Kira goes from not smiling to a frown. "I understand" is all she says to Smythly before turning away, towards the one she just set upon the ground. "But if someone sent them, shouldn't we find out who?"
You paged Tim with 'you can, and you would know dretches can only communicate telepathically with other abyssal creatures'
Tim speaks a few arcane words, and his eyes glow for a second. He starts looking around, moving a little past where the group is around the dead. "These can communicate with thier minds, especially with other creatures from the abyss. There may be something outside town commanding them."
GAME: Tim casts Detect Magic. Caster Level: 4 DC: 16 You paged Tim with 'nothing magical except things that might be on the pcs' <OOC> Tim says, "Anyone able to track them? They did kinda slime across the ground right? Shouldnt be hard :)"
"I agree," says Smyhtly to Kira, "But I do not think we can get any answers from a dretch. W're going to need to track them back from whence they came. Do any of you know tracking?"
<OOC> Tiasa says, "taking my dog out...still free poses"
Kira shakes her head, even if she's facing away from them. "No, I don't."
Tim grimaces "A little."
GAME: Tim rolls survival: (13)+7: 20 GAME: Rakim rolls survival+2: (5)+11+2: 18
"Just a little" Rakim drawls, his voice rather dry and unlike Tim he has a faintly wry smile on his face as he starts to move along the trail of the dretch, reloaded crossbow leading the way.
<OOC> Tiasa says, "which way are you tracking?" <OOC> Tiasa says, "remember they entered the square from four directions." <OOC> Tim says, "The south I guess" <OOC> Rakim says, "Following the direction that had two of them, to see where/if the tracks link up" <OOC> Tiasa says, "so tim going south, rakim north." <OOC> Tiasa says, "actually how are people on time?" "Shold we really split up?" asks Smythly as he sees the two looking in opposite dreictions. <OOC> Rakim is good <OOC> Tim says, "I have 2 hours" <OOC> Kira has about two hours. <OOC> Smythly is fine. <OOC> Tiasa says, "keep posing"
Tim looks back and shrugs, "Not far, follow the tracks for just a little, and be prepared to shout and hollar." He grins. "I can't run fast, we know that."
<OOC> Rakim will continue to ping Detect evil when he can
"I suspect I will sense them before the sense me. Also by the time they are done eating Timothy..." Rakim calls back over his shoulder. That done he becomes more serious again, focusing his senses outwards then back down to the tracks.
Kira isn't sure who to follow, so she stays there. "Don't go too far. Call out if you see anything."
The tracks will lead Tim and Rakim around to the north side of the village, it seems they all originated there. There are marks on the ground. Someting flew the demons in and then left.
Tim reaches up and scratches his head, then sighs. "I suppose we should stay another night, and be ready to find whatever is dropping these things here. Though they could fly in from another side."
<OOC> Rakim says, "Any way to work out what the something might have been?" <OOC> Tiasa says, "you can try knowledge nature" GAME: Rakim rolls knowledge/nature: (18)+8: 26 GAME: Tim rolls knowledge/The Planes: (8)+12: 20 You paged Rakim with 'you think its somekind of bird or something. there are feline like prints and bird prints. but something seems off, doesn't look like griffin prints or if so, massive griffin, maybe something that has been modified.' You paged Tim with 'nothing really extraplanar, but you think it might by something...constructed'
Tim frowns, "This is very odd, possibly a construct or....I really don't know. Its not a creature that brought them. Its more likely some wizard with his toys."
Rakim nods briefly as Tim arrives on the scene. He squats down easily by the tracks "We have feline prints here..." he says then moves some distance away "...and bird prints here. But if this is a griffin it is the biggest damn one I have heard of" he says, drawl gone behind a brisker more professional tone "Possibly our friendly neighbourhood demon summoner has branched out into magical animals" he says with a nod to Tim.
Tim grunts "We should question the villagers, maybe the pissed off someone?"
<OOC> Kira doesn't know if she can see or hear them.
There is a feral like scream from over head and as its night there is just a shadowy form that is flying off into the distance, for a moment there was a sense of evil but then it is gone. The villagers if questioned will know nothing other than it was a few days that these things had been attacking.