Kellan stayed silent as he moved behind Pisca, having to cut his stride some to avoid stepping on the gnomes heels. He seemed to be looking in particular for that wounded ghoul, and held his polearm partially beneath his arm as if he was getting ready to skewer anything that might shift in the dark or suddenly reach out from one of the many natural nooks and crannies.


M:19

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The party moved cautiously forward into the room.  As she stole through the cavern, Pisca took a close look at the cast-off bits of armor . . . they seemed to be from the same set that Cato had earlier identified as belonging to a Hellknight of the Order of the Nail.  Other than that, the floor of the chamber was clean of bones or any other evidence that undead might be in residence.

Closely followed by her glowing homunculous, the gnome made it safely to the other side of the room and stole into the passage to see what she could see.

What she saw was a ghoul.  A ghoul staring straight at her.  A ghoul that--before she could react--leapt from its hiding place and attempted to bite her with its sharp, slavering jaws, letting out a horrific howl as it did so.

But Pisca's armor was up to the task.  Even though the ghoul managed to nip her arm, it could not bring enough pressure to perforate the gnome's armor or break her skin.

The howl seemed to be some sort of a signal.  Ghouls boiled out of the other passages--one ran straight at Kerr, who was so focused on what was happening with Pisca he didn't even see it until it leapt on his back and buried its teeth in his shoulder.  Yelling with surprise and pain, Kerr turned and managed to shove the ghoul off of him as he reached back for an arrow.

Two ghouls dashed out of the northern passage.  The first ran for Kellan, but the guardsman's incredible reflexes allowed him to decapitate the emaciated undead with his poleaxe before it could close with him.  Cato was not so lucky; he threw up a forearm to protect himself and was rewarded with his own bite.  But the wound was not deep, and neither Cato nor Kerr were overcome by the paralytic poison that was even then coursing through their veins . . .

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WW = Well               gg = Grease
DL = Dancing Lights     SD = Secret Door
ss = Staircase

OOC:

PARTY

Kellan Storval

09:18, Today: Secret Roll: The Raconteur, on behalf of Kellan Storval, rolled 13 using 2d4+7.  AoO Damage v. Ghoul.
09:17, Today: Secret Roll: The Raconteur, on behalf of Kellan Storval, rolled 19 using 1d20+12.  AoO v. Ghoul.

Result - Ghoul 2 is killed.

OPPONENTS

Ghoul 4


09:36, Today: The Raconteur, for the NPC Ghoul 5, rolled 13 using 1d20+5.  Charge Attack on Pisca.

Result - Miss

Ghoul 5

09:24, Today: Secret Roll: Kerr Mollin rolled 25 using 1d20+9.  DC 13 Fort Save v. Paralysis.
09:23, Today: Secret Roll: The Raconteur, for the NPC Ghoul 5, rolled 6 using 1d6+1.  Damage to Kerr.
09:22, Today: Secret Roll: The Raconteur, for the NPC Ghoul 5, rolled 16 using 1d20+5.  Charge Attack on Kerr.

RESULT - Kerr takes 6 points of damage.

Ghoul 6

09:28, Today: Secret Roll: The Raconteur, on behalf of Cato Crispin, rolled 13 using 1d20+4.  DC 13 Fort Save v. Paralysis.
09:27, Today: Secret Roll: The Raconteur, for the NPC Ghoul 6, rolled 2 using 1d6+1.  Damage to Cato.
09:27, Today: Secret Roll: The Raconteur, for the NPC Ghoul 6, rolled 16 using 1d20+5.  Charge Attack on Cato.

Result - Cato takes 2 points of damage.


09:31, Today: The Raconteur, on behalf of Pisca Neep Freemish, rolled 13 using 1d20+4.  Initiative.

09:16, Today: Secret Roll: The Raconteur, for the NPC Ghouls, rolled 14 using 1d20+2.  Initiative.

OPPONENT STATUS -

PARTY STATUS - Kerr has taken six points of damage.  Cato has taken two points of damage.  Pisca may take a surprise round action, then everyone else may roll for initiative.  If you beat a 14 (or roll a 14 and have higher than a +2 initiative bonus), you may take a combat action.

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Cato instistively stumbles backwards from the new threat, clutching his bleeding arm.  Shaking off the surprise, he quickly flings forward his hands, sending a streamer of acid at the attacking ghoul.

5' Step back to M21
Acid Dart vs G6.  4 damage vs AC 16

14:29, Today: Cato Crispin rolled 4 using 1d6+2.  Acid Dart Damage.
14:28, Today: Cato Crispin rolled 16 using 1d20+4.  Ranged Touch.

"WAH!  You're not supposed to be there!"  The gnome pinwheeled her arms uselessly as she staggered back from Surprise Ghoul.

"You are *not* supposed to be there," she then reiterated with much greater conviction as she recovered equilibrium and gathered herself into a tight defensive stance.

5ft Step to M20
Standard: Total Defense (AC now 25/T20/F22)

Position: M20
DL Position: M20

Active Effects: Message on all 50m, Dancing Lights 1m

Expended
L1 - 2/5
L2 - 2/3

AL: 6/9

"Ghouls!"  All of a sudden they were everywhere!  Liseth knew they were expecting an ambush, but that still didn't mean she was ready when it happened.  They're surrounded!

Initiative: 11

17:57, Today: Liseth Thoradin rolled 11 using 1d20+1.  Initiative.

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Pisca backed into the cavern, focusing solely on avoiding the teeth and claws of the monster before her.

Meanwhile, Cato stumbled back from his attacker, sending a glob of acid sailing wildly over its head.  But Cato's ghoul was distracted from its attack by Kerr, who was reaching for an arrow.  Both ghouls raked at the young archer with their claws, one missing entirely and the other one scraping his breastplate ineffectually.

Kerr repaid their attentions with an attack of his own.  His first arrow took Cato's ghoul through the eye, killing it instantly.  As it slumped to the ground, lifeless, Kerr's second arrow second hit the eastern ghoul in the shoulder.

The ghoul screamed in anger, redoubling its attack on the paladin.  This time one if its claws struck home, raking the back of Kerr's thigh as he twisted to avoid it.  The former acolyte let out a pained grunt, but otherwise focused on drawing another arrow to finish off the ghoul before him.

The western ghoul struck at Pisca's legs, trying to take her to the ground, but the agile gnome was too quick for it.  Frustrated, the creature pressed forward, slashing her with its claws, and one slash found a purchase, slicing open her shoulder.  As the poison coursed through her veins, she felt herself grow more sluggish as the paralysis set in . . . .

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WW = Well               gg = Grease
DL = Dancing Lights     SD = Secret Door
ss = Staircase

OOC:

PARTY

Cato misses due to penalties from cover and shooting into combat.

18:45, Today: Kerr Mollin rolled 18 using 1d20+5.  Initiative.

Kerr Mollin

Full-round action - Rapid Fire on Ghouls

**Interrupt**

18:47, Today: The Raconteur, for the NPC Ghoul 6, rolled 14 using 1d20+3.  Attack of Opportunity on Kerr.
18:46, Today: The Raconteur, for the NPC Ghoul 5, rolled 11 using 1d20+3.  Attack of Opportunity on Kerr.

**End Interrupt**

18:51, Today: Kerr Mollin rolled 10 using 1d8+7.
18:51, Today: Kerr Mollin rolled 25 using 1d20+6.  Longbow Attack on Ghoul 5.
18:50, Today: Kerr Mollin rolled 15 using 1d8+7.  Damage to G6.
18:49, Today: Kerr Mollin rolled 22 using 1d20+6.  Longbow Attack on Ghoul 6 (RF, DA, PBS).

Result:  Ghoul 6 is killed.  Ghoul 5 takes 10 points of damage.

OPPONENTS


Ghoul 4


Free Action - 5' step to N20

Full-round action - Full attack on Pisca


18:38, Today: The Raconteur, on behalf of Pisca Neep Freemish, rolled 8 using 1d20+3.  DC 13 Fort Save v. Paralysis.
18:37, Today: The Raconteur, for the NPC Ghoul 4, rolled 4 using 1d6+2.  Damage to Pisca.
18:36, Today: The Raconteur, for the NPC Ghoul 4, rolled 22 using 1d20+3.  Critical Confirmation for Claw Attack.
18:36, Today: The Raconteur, for the NPC Ghoul 4, rolled 23 using 1d20+3.  Claw Attack on Pisca.
18:35, Today: The Raconteur, for the NPC Ghoul 4, rolled 8 using 1d20+3.  Claw Attack on Pisca.
18:32, Today: The Raconteur, for the NPC Ghoul 4, rolled 17 using 1d20+2.  Trip Attack on Pisca.

Result - Pisca takes 4 points of damage and is paralyzed.

Ghoul 5

Full-round action:  Attack on Kerr


18:43, Today: Kerr Mollin rolled 21 using 1d20+13.  DC 13 Fort Save v. Paralysis.
18:43, Today: The Raconteur, for the NPC Ghoul 5, rolled 5 using 1d6+1.  Damage to Kerr.
18:42, Today: The Raconteur, for the NPC Ghoul 5, rolled 20 using 1d20+5.  Claw Attack on Kerr.
18:41, Today: The Raconteur, for the NPC Ghoul 5, rolled 18 using 1d20+5.  Claw Attack on Kerr.
18:41, Today: The Raconteur, for the NPC Ghoul 5, rolled 6 using 1d20+5.  Bite Attack on Kerr.

RESULT - Kerr takes five points of damage.

OPPONENT STATUS - Ghoul 5 has taken 10 points of damage.

PARTY STATUS - Kerr has taken 11 points of damage.  Cato has taken 10 points of damage.  Pisca has taken 4 points of damage and is paralyzed.  All party members may take combat actions

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Kellan hauled the blade of his poleaxe out of the dirt, leaving a blackened viscous smear as the blood from the decapitated ghoul streaked in its passage. He choked up slightly on the shaft as he turned to face the one menacing Pisca, circling to get a better angle on it before he took it up in an overhand grip and thrusted with the spear point towards the cadaverous creature.

Move: to N20
Standard: Reach/Power attack vs Ghoul at L20
0:28, Today: Kellan Storval rolled 19 using 2d4+13.  Damage?
20:28, Today: Kellan Storval rolled 18 using 1d20+11.  Reach/Power attack vs Pisca Ghoul.

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Even with a paralyzed Pisca in the way, Kellan's weapon training allowed him to impale his target ghoul with a smartly-executed thrust.  The guardsman's polearm ran the creature through, exploding from its body with a wet crunch.  The force of the blow threw the creature back, causing it to slam into the uneven surface of the cave wall even as Kellan jerked the poleaxe back through the ghoul's torso.  It slid down the wall, crumpling into a motionless heap on the floor.

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The gnome started.  Or, she would have had she been able to move.  It's a startling thing to see the Jaws of Death in the form of a ravening ghoul suddenly explode into a wet crunch and then fly backwards, slamming into the uneven surface of a cave wall.  It was startling.  But not completely without its gratification.  Within the frozen confines of her paralyzed body, Pisca wondered how she could make that happen again.

Position: M20
DL Position: M20

Active Effects: Message on all 50m, Dancing Lights 1m, Paralyzed ???

Expended
L1 - 2/5
L2 - 2/3

AL: 6/9

She started gathering energy, ready to loose a blast of divine power onto the ghouls.  But Liseth reconsidered in a split second and instead readied her crossbow.  She'd used so much of her energy already and there was still more to this place.  She had to be sure she was still able to draw on divine aid when they found the heart of the evil here.

"Leave us alone!"  Liseth shouted as she stepped into the middle of her friends.  The crossbow was quickly leveled at the ghoul assaulting Kerr; and in a moment there was a bolt flying through the  air.

Move: Ready Crossbow
Free: 5-foot Step to N 20
Standard: Shoot at G5 (17 to hit; 2 Damage)

19:17, Today: Liseth Thoradin rolled 2 using 1d8+1. Potential Damage to Ghoul G5.
19:15, Today: Liseth Thoradin rolled 17 using 1d20+1.  Crossbow shot vs Ghoul G5 (Precise Shot from Kerr).

Cato likewise concentrated on the remaining ghoul.  He called up the last of his minor magical enemies, forming another dart of acid that he flung at the ghoul.

Acid Dart with Precise Shot
09:33, Today: Cato Crispin rolled 6 using 1d6+2.  Acid Damage.
09:32, Today: Cato Crispin rolled 22 using 1d20+4.  Ranged Touch.

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Liseth's crossbow bolt hit the last remaining ghoul in the arm, spinning it around just in time for it to take Cato's acid splash directly in the face.  It went down with a gurgling cry, then moved no more, the ambush ending as quickly as it had begun.

"That was fun," Kerr observed, grimacing as he gingerly touched his injured leg.  Summoning divine power, the paladin held out his hand and intoned a prayer.  "[Language unknown: Tiesad, stilsa loat notst sanwilecteen oulbe strardday ennt is astetron o e al hahis.]"

A now familiar blue light washed over the party, healing those who were wounded.  Kerr touched the still-red skin of his thigh, wincing, then focused on the opening at the other end of the small cavern room.  The in-and-out, respiration-like sound from deeper in the complex was a counterpoint to the group's own labored breathing.

Kerr put some weight on his leg, testing it, then grinned at Liseth.  "Think I'm okay," he allowed, walking around.  He saw Pisca overcome her brief, ghoul-induced paralysis.  "How are you doing?"  He asked her.

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WW = Well               gg = Grease
DL = Dancing Lights     SD = Secret Door
ss = Staircase

OOC:

PARTY

Liseth inflicts 2 points of damage on Ghoul 5.

Cato inflicts 6 points of damage on Ghoul 5.

Result - Ghoul 5 is killed.

Kerr Mollin

Standard Action - Channel Energy

08:32, Today: Kerr Mollin rolled 8 using 2d6+1.  Channel Energy (Paladin) - Healing.

Result - Kerr, Pisca, and Cato are healed for 8 points of damage.

PARTY STATUS - Kerr has taken 3 points of damage.  Cato has taken 2 points of damage.  The party is no longer in combat actions, but please continue to note your position on the map.

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This message was last edited by the GM at 18:06, Thu 26 Jan 2017.

"I ... I think I broke my chagrin bone," replied the gnome to the Boyfriend in tones of strict seriousness.  "They weren't supposed to be there.  Really."

"Truly."

"Ouch," Pisca said as she walked about in a circle, limping on first one leg and then switching to the other.  "That was painfully humiliating."

"I don't suppose you have any magic to cure that?  Do you?  I don't."  Pisca sighed.  "But, I'm otherwise unhurt.  And I suppose I'll live."

"But, badger butts," she swore.  "That does sting."

"Well, I suppose we should move on.  Hopefully Aldren didn't hear us over the sound of the ocean waves," she said as she moved off into the mouth of the tunnel while still limping on one leg.

And then switching to the other.

Position: J19 ???
DL Position: ??? Ahead somewhere.

Active Effects: Message on all 50m, Dancing Lights 1m

Expended
L1 - 2/5
L2 - 2/3

AL: 6/9

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Ghouls dispatched, the group headed on through the western tunnel.  It dipped south, then north, before coming to a "Y" junction; one passage continued ahead, while one branched off to the left.

To the left, a narrow corridor led to a room seemingly heaped with cracked bones.

Ahead, the cramped tunnel opened into a vertiginous gulf, a cathedral-like cavern with a roof arching thirty feet overhead and dropping into a sloshing pool of foamy seawater fifty feet below.  A steep stone ledge wound down to these surging depths, its slope glistening with moisture and mold.  A stone door stood in the northwestern wall about halfway down the slope.

The hole was clearly the source of the breathing sounds echoing through the cave complex; this close to the pit, it became obvious that the sound was actually that of the water surging and sloshing below.

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WW = Well               gg = Grease
DL = Dancing Lights     SD = Secret Door
oo = ocean water        ll = ledge

OOC:
PARTY STATUS - Kerr has taken 3 points of damage.  Cato has taken 2 points of damage.  The party is no longer in combat actions, but please continue to note your position on the map.

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This message was lightly edited by the GM at 07:57, Fri 27 Jan 2017.

To some it may have seemed an inconsequential detail, but the gnome's eyes roved several times across the slope glistening and slick with its moisture and mold.  She looked back at her human friends as though sizing them up.  Then she pulled her little gnome-light back from the Room Of The Sucking Hole and sent it up the other tunnel.

"Gnome-eating sharks," is all that she said by way of explanation.  Then she followed, creeping quietly behind her light, leaving the dark surging and sloshing waters behind.

Pisca Neep Freemish rolled 21.  Stealth.
Pisca Neep Freemish rolled 30.  Perception.

Position: F18
DL Position: C18

Active Effects: Message on all 50m, Dancing Lights 1m

Expended
L1 - 2/5
L2 - 2/3

AL: 6/9

Kellan, working to control his breathing, slipped by Pisca and glared down the eastern passage with obvious suspicion. The guardsman rolled his arms and looked ready to continue the fight, seeming almost eager to be onward towards wherever the "breathing tunnel" led.

Position: G18

Cato stared around Pisca into the great room ahead, trying to pick out details through Pisca's Dancing Light.  Instinctively, he stayed quiet, although whether anything could hear the mage over the roar of the surf was an open question.

Position: Move to H19

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Pisca called her gnome-shaped light back and sent it dancing down the eastern corridor until it reached the wall.  The light showed the room's floor to be indeed littered with bones.  The flickering of gnome-light over dirty ivory created the awful illusion that the bones were actually surging back and forth in a macabre parody of the nearby ocean.

Then, from the north of the room, came the sound of movement . . .

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WW = Well               gg = Grease
DL = Dancing Lights     SD = Secret Door
oo = ocean water        ll = ledge
lt = ledge top (room level)
lb = ledge bottom (water level)

OOC:
PARTY STATUS - Kerr has taken 3 points of damage.  Cato has taken 2 points of damage.  The party is no longer in combat actions, but please continue to note your position on the map.

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"Behind me" Kellan encouraged, making a move to change positions with their intrepid gnome scout before bracing his pole axe against any sudden attacks from the West, the point quivering slightly with his nervousness.

"Waitwaitwait!" came the gnome's high excited whisper in response to the guardsman.  "Behind?  Are you sure?  Alright."

Switch places with Kellan if he wishes.

Position: G18 ???
DL Position: C18

Active Effects: Message on all 50m, Dancing Lights 1m

Expended
L1 - 2/5
L2 - 2/3

AL: 6/9

Just looking at the churning sea water in that chasm made Liseth's stomach churn with anxiety.  She was sure they would be going there soon enough, "What kind of place is that to put a door?  What could be in there?"

The snapped bones littering the other passage were no more comforting, nor the sounds from deeper in.  "Whatever is in there must know we're here," the girl mused uncomfortably.  "More ghouls would have joined the others fighting us out here...maybe another bat?"  That was an unwelcome thought, "Something else?"

"Let the divine guide your arm, and your will."  Liseth said a small prayer and laid a blessing upon Kellan.  Whatever was ahead, they would at least be somewhat prepared.

OOC:  Cast Guidance on Kellan (+1 to an attack, save, or skill check)

Position: G18

Cato tensed, but was unsure how exactly to prepare.  A dozen possibilities and responses passed through his mind, but without further information, he was frozen with indecision.  Horde of Ghouls?  Fireball.  Single powerful opponent?  Haste.  Defensive spells?  Mage Armor, Mirror Image.

No action

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"Guys?"  Kerr's voice floated down the passageway.  "I think there might be something out here as well."  He paused, and then the party heard the paladin's voice call out, "[Language unknown: Ntewasver, intwilill ce trwiic a alwe paect e for]!"

The sounds of movement from the northwest became louder.  Suddenly, a deep, dry voice said "hold." The sounds stopped, until the voice began intoning the following words: "[Language unknown: Thayin'nceome, aladev i me lianncio m esnopr somoerect earareameare.]"

Then the voice spoke again.

"Attack!"  It boomed.

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WW = Well               gg = Grease
DL = Dancing Lights     SD = Secret Door
oo = ocean water        ll = ledge
lt = ledge top (room level)
lb = ledge bottom (water level)

Kerr Mollin: 

Standard Action:  Cast Shield of Faith.

Shield of Faith (+2 deflection bonus to Kerr's AC):  10/10 remaining

Opponents:

14:43, Today: The Raconteur, for the NPC Opponents, rolled 6 using 1d20+5.  Initiative Check.

OOC:
PARTY STATUS - Kerr has taken 3 points of damage.  Cato has taken 2 points of damage.  All party members who roll an initiative higher than 6 may now take combat actions.

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This message was last edited by the GM at 22:50, Mon 30 Jan 2017.

"Hold tight, Kerr Mollin.  I'm coming."  Pisca Neep Freemish, now, all of the sudden, filled with purpose, turned from Stomper's back and made her way back through the tunnel.  "Lysa, take my place.  Watch Stomper's back.  Cato, take Lysa's place.  It has a clear sight up both tunnels."

With great caution the gnome slipped around the right side of The Boyfriend's hip and out in front of him, the sharp tip of her rapier leading the way.  Her eyes roved the Ocean Sucking chamber for what might have made the deep, dry voice.

Move -> I16
Standard Total Defense

Pisca Neep Freemish rolled 16.  Initiative.
Pisca Neep Freemish rolled 24.  Perception.

Position: I16
DL Position: C18

Active Effects: Message on all 50m, Dancing Lights 1m

Expended
L1 - 2/5
L2 - 2/3

w/Total Defense: AC25/T20/F16

AL: 6/9
This message was last edited by the player at 16:39, Tue 31 Jan 2017.

Cato waited at the back of the group, feeling increasingly vulnerable as unknown danger approached.  He practiced the gestures for an illusion spell - the first illusion spell he had cast in years - while he waited for Liseth to move and more information from Kerr and Pisca.

Through Pisca's link, he sent out: "There's a cleric of Asmodeus out there.  I recognize the Infernal Blessing he's giving to his allies."

Delay until Liseth moves
Delayed Action: Cast Mirror Image on Self
Move to H18

Active effects: Mirror Image on Self (4 images, 5 minutes remain)
Light on Staff
This message was last edited by the player at 16:48, Tue 31 Jan 2017.