Cyrion the Black - HP Rolls 2nd: d8=1 ; 3rd: d8=2 ; 4th: d8=1 ; 5th: d8=7 ; 6th: d8=1 ; 7th: d8=8 ; 8th: d8=6 ; Tuesday January 31st, 2023 4:10:33 AM
I wasn't sure where else to roll these lol
Mitch - The Twins HP: 84/84 AC 29/15/27 Tuesday January 31st, 2023 6:17:06 AM
The Twins follow along bow at the ready.
DM Post by SteveM -- 1/30 d3=2 ; Tuesday January 31st, 2023 11:04:39 PM Asimov keeps an eye out for trouble. He positions Irony near Zeoll. Zeoll moves along the wall, keeping two rat swarms in front. The Twins have a bow ready. Mundhildur and Elron are quiet.
The path they are following leaves the wall and heads towards the center of the cavern. Elron and Zeoll see nothing unusual out there to the extent of their vision.
The group continues along the path until a mongrelman asks, "What's that?" He points into the darkness.
Everyone strains to see. "Well, what do you think it is?"
"Where is it?"
"Out at the edge of my vision."
"I don't know. I think it's big, but it's not moving."
"Maybe it can't see us this far away."
"I can't see it this far away."
(OOC: As I recall, Cyrion gets to re-roll 1's rolled for hit points.)
Mitch - The Twins HP: 84/84 AC 29/15/27 d20+11=24 ; d20+11=26 ; d20+6=11 ; d8=5 ; d8=8 ; d8=6 ; d100=58 ; d100=24 ; d100=80 ; Wednesday February 1st, 2023 8:00:12 AM
The Twins knock an arrow. "An unknown thing" "In an area where everyone who goes there dies?" "Likely our target" They will wait for the others to be ready to start combat, or voice objections, then fire a round of arrows at the thing (24, 26, and 11 to hit, 13, 16, 14 damage, first and third arrow succeed vs concealment if I need to roll that.)
Elron -- SteveM d20+18=29 ; Wednesday February 1st, 2023 8:29:29 AM
Figuring he's fast and sounds like a spider now, Elron moves up slowly to get a better look. (Perception = 29)
Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 8 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 77/80 Knowledge nature: d20+2=12 ; Knowledge dungeoneering: d20+2=9 ; Wednesday February 1st, 2023 7:51:03 PM
Mundhildur says quietly, "Hold. I do not know much about purple worms, but I know they are large and can swallow people. Let us quietly spread out, and quietly walk, slowly, carefully toward it. I know little worms can sense vibrations. Big ones, maybe, too. I have silk rope and a grappling hook. I might want to get on top of it, ride it, and stab and bash it a lot. I will take the far left side. Let us spread out to my right. And have a zig-zag pattern, so it cannot simply turn and swallow us in a row.
"Everyone make sure you have a knife. If it swallows you, stab it as much as you can from inside. Those of us outside will try to kill it, too. If it dies, I will go in and try to bring you out. I have extra rope. If you want, tie one end around your waist, so if you go inside, we can maybe pull you back out." She makes four lengths of hempen rope available to whoever wants it.
She will see if others agree to the plan, or have improvements. Then she moves, slowly, off to the left, then slowly toward where the mongrelmen perceive the mass ahead of them. She does have 60' low-light vision.
DM Steve -- Here is a map. -- An unknown thing. Wednesday February 1st, 2023 10:45:20 PM The Twins are ready to fire into the darkness when Mundhildur says, "Hold." Elron moves forward to look. Mundhildur lays out a plan of attack.
The mongrelmen hold the torches.
There is now a link to a map, and I think it's set up so that people can move themselves. The mongrelmen have the light sources at the moment, which limits the field of vision as shown. The cavern's fungal life is well beaten down in the area. There are occasional rock outcroppings keeping the floor from being even, but not enough to make movement difficult. Zeoll's spell makes the movement of the adventurers inaudible, but he was not able to affect the mongrelmen. Zeoll himself is playing his pipes to maintain control of the rat swarms.
devices prepared 0th: corrosive pistol (acid splash), freeze ray (ray of frost), magic detector(detect magic), walkie talkies(message), light emitter (light) 1st: wrist rocket (magic missile) x 2 - cast, medihaler light (cure light wounds) x 2, fire handling gloves (produce flame), parachute (feather fall) 2nd 5 per day medihaler medium (cure moderate wounds) x2, energy shield (resist energy), stamina capsule (bear's endurance), flame thrower (scorching ray) - cast 3rd 3 per day jetpack(fly), medihaler serious (cure serious wounds), electromatic charge emiter (lightning bolt)
Zeoll (AC21, HP64) | Bill the Camel (AC21, HP48) | Cayzle Thursday February 2nd, 2023 12:31:15 AM
Zeoll holds off for now, not sure this is an enemy or not. He readies to command the swarms to attack if the party (or allies) is attacked.
Mitch - The Twins HP: 84/84 AC 29/15/27 d20=9 ; Thursday February 2nd, 2023 7:35:51 AM
The Twins shrug and put away the bow to switch to their greatsword. One of the Twins cl gets a torch and advances. They are not stealthy at all as they advance. (If there are no extra torches the Twins will take one from a mongrolman, otherwise they will light one for themselves.)
Time slows down for Asimov and Irony as they wait for their companions and quarry to move
Zeoll (AC21, HP64) | Bill the Camel (AC21, HP48) | Cayzle d20+13=31 ; Thursday February 2nd, 2023 10:41:18 PM
Zeoll takes a closer look as he plays his Pipes of the Sewers ...
Perception 31
DM Steve -- Here is a map. -- I see somethin'. d4=3 ; Thursday February 2nd, 2023 11:15:41 PM "I see, I say I see somethin'," Elron calls out. "Pretty big."
======
Asimov and Irony move up a bit and Asimov casts light emitter on his mechanical minion. Zeoll waits to get a better look. He continues playing the pipes. The Twins switch weapons, grab a torch, and move closer. Elron sort of describes what he sees.
As the light sources multiply and move closer, it is clear that the party has indeed found an incredibly large purple creature of some sort. More, the end of the creature that they see tapers to a massive stinger of a sort that might reasonable puncture a mongrelman nastily.
The mongrelmen start muttering among themselves.
Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 8 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 77/80 Friday February 3rd, 2023 3:09:55 AM
"Wonder if we could chop that pointy thing off before it tries to stab us?" asks Mundhildur. "Twins - might your sword be up to the task? Maybe I swing on one side with the blade at the end of my longspear, and you swing from the other side with your sword?"
Mitch - The Twins HP: 84/84 AC 29/15/27 d20+18=24 ; d6=4 ; d6=3 ; Friday February 3rd, 2023 8:11:02 AM
The Twins decide that they've scouted enough, this is clearly their target. They charge to W28 and attack (24 to hit, 17 damage)
Elron -- SteveM d20+11=16 ; d4=3 ; Friday February 3rd, 2023 9:59:05 PM
Elron looks at the thing. Going and attacking it would be like going and attacking a rock. They need to out think it. And he's the one here least qualified to do that.
Elron moves up and attacks with his scorpion style. He hits AC 16 for 3 damage.
Zeoll (AC21, HP64) | Bill the Camel (AC21, HP48) | Cayzle Saturday February 4th, 2023 10:38:49 AM
Ugh, with attacks launched, there is little chance of charming the monster. Ah well.
Zeoll throws his swarms at the things, making sure that they do not swarm friends.
DM Steve -- Here is a map. -- Wonder if we could chop that pointy thing off before it tries to stab us? d20=3 ; d20=11 ; d20=6 ; d20=20 ; d20=11 ; d8=3 ; d4=2 ; d20+25=28 ; 2d8+12=25 ; d4=3 ; Saturday February 4th, 2023 5:13:12 PM Mundhildur wonders about cutting off the stinger, and asks the Twins about coordinating an attack. The Twins charge to the attack. (Not sure if that's meant to be a literal charge, but the results don't change if it is.) Elron makes an unarmed attack. Zeoll sighs as he realizes he can't charm the creature now, and send the rat swarms at it. Asimov and Irony wait for their companions and quarry to move. . The Twin's attack glances off the gargantuan creature without fully piercing its hard hide. Elron's doesn't even come close to penetrating. Zeoll's rat swams move towards it, but do not reach it this round.
Four of the mongrelmen in back hold torches, while the four in front shoot their bows. (One natural 20 = one hit, not confirmed -- for 3 points of damage)
The purple worm, which can be completely seen in the torchlight now, swings its head around towards the Twins. Meanwhile, it's tail constricts in a movement that quickly sends the stinger in Elron's direction. It hits AC 28 for 25 points of damage. Elron also needs to make a Fort save (DC 25) or be poisoned, losing 3 points of strength,
Even with some damage reduction that hurts, but at least Elron isn't poisoned. But he does get angry.
Elron attacks with a flurry of blows, hitting AC 23 and 27 for (miss) and (4+2+1+2=) 9 points of damage.
"Course you know, this means war."
===== AC: 23 HP: 43/64 Rage: 1/12
Hugh Asimov (18/13/16; 66 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (25/13/22; 35/40 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 4) d20+10=15 ; Sunday February 5th, 2023 9:03:37 PM
Irony fly charges the worm, attempting to slam into it but alas the mechanical minion misses. Asimov boots up his jetpack and takes to the air in the cavern himself moving up to fly overhead near Zeoll.
devices prepared 0th: corrosive pistol (acid splash), freeze ray (ray of frost), magic detector(detect magic), walkie talkies(message), light emitter (light) 1st: wrist rocket (magic missile) x 2 - cast, medihaler light (cure light wounds) x 2, fire handling gloves (produce flame), parachute (feather fall) 2nd 5 per day medihaler medium (cure moderate wounds) x2, energy shield (resist energy), stamina capsule (bear's endurance), flame thrower (scorching ray) - cast 3rd 3 per day jetpack(fly) - cast, medihaler serious (cure serious wounds), electromatic charge emiter (lightning bolt)
Mitch - The Twins HP: 84/84 AC 29/15/27 d20+18=29 ; d20+13=24 ; d6=5 ; d6=5 ; Sunday February 5th, 2023 9:42:57 PM
One Twin presses the attack, blade biting into the thing's flesh this time for 20 damage (29 and 24 to hit). The other then switches out, dropping their torch on the ground so it lights the area while leaving them free to raise their shield against the counter attack.
Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 8 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 77/80 d20+12=13 ; d20+12=20 ; Monday February 6th, 2023 4:54:14 AM
The Twins' impatient attack throws her off. Mundhildur thinks them impetuous, imprudent. She scrambles to draw near, but her first slash of the spear misses entirely. She tries for a better follow-up, yet fails.
[OOC: Though I stated she was moving forward, I earlier neglected to move her on the map, so her current position assumes she actually moved as stated, rather than concur with the cartographic representation.]
Zeoll (AC21, HP64) | Bill the Camel (AC21, HP48) | Cayzle Monday February 6th, 2023 7:58:00 PM
Zeoll continues to send his rats after the thing.
OOC: I'm assuming I need to spend a standard action each round controlling rats. Sound right?
Time slows down for Asimov as things start to get real
DM Post by SteveM -- 2/6 d20=6 ; d20=9 ; d20=7 ; d20=5 ; d20=8 ; d20=8 ; d20=8 ; d20=20 ; d20=13 ; d6=5 ; d20+25=26 ; d20+25=39 ; 4d8+18=30 ; d3=1 ; d20+25=35 ; 2d8+12=21 ; d3=3 ; Monday February 6th, 2023 10:40:03 PM Elron injures the worm. Asimov takes to the air while Irony attacks the worm but misses. The Twins succeed in gashing the monster. Mundhildur moves towards the middle of the creature. She misses with her attacks. Zeoll concentrates on a rat attack, moving the creatures. They have a 15' movement rate, which lets them reach the worm but not attack this round as it takes a full move.
In two rounds of firing their bows, the mongrelmen successfully hit once more, causing 5 damage.
Now that the worm is aware of the party, when Mundhildur approaches it makes an attack of opportunity with its stinger. Fortunately, it misses (natural 1). When it constricts to lash out, it has a good 15' reach.
The worm brings its head to bear on the nearest creature -- one of the rat swarms. It does 30 -- excuse me, 24 (I used the swallow whole adder) -- points of damage to the swarm. The worm would attempt to swallow the swarm, except the swarm has no CMD. However, I'm calling the damage bludgeoning, which means there's enough to disperse that swarm.
The worm targets Elron again with its stinger, hitting AC 35 for 21 points and make a Fort save (DC 25) or be poisoned, losing 3 points of strength,
===== Purple worm -- AC 26, 37 HP damage
Zeoll has to keep playing the pipes or the rats leave, so I agree with it taking a standard action.
Cyrion the Black HP 68/68 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 Tuesday February 7th, 2023 5:54:50 AM
test
Cyrion the Black HP 68/68 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 Tuesday February 7th, 2023 5:55:44 AM
OOC: Sorry it took me so long ... here's the finished product however
Mitch - The Twins HP: 84/84 AC 29/15/27 d20+18=32 ; d20+13=25 ; d6=4 ; d6=2 ; Tuesday February 7th, 2023 6:41:58 AM
The Twins take a 5 foot step to be at the head of the monster and fullfill their duty as a meat shield. They hit once (30 and 23 to hit, I've been rolling with the +2 charge bonus since last turn doh!) and do 16 damage.
Asimov decides the time is right to use his electromagnetic charge emitter and sends a light of lighting straight at the worm being careful that none of his friends are caught in it (DC 18 reflex save or take 27 electric damage; success means only 13 electric damage)
devices prepared 0th: corrosive pistol (acid splash), freeze ray (ray of frost), magic detector(detect magic), walkie talkies(message), light emitter (light) 1st: wrist rocket (magic missile) x 2 - cast, medihaler light (cure light wounds) x 2, fire handling gloves (produce flame), parachute (feather fall) 2nd 5 per day medihaler medium (cure moderate wounds) x2, energy shield (resist energy), stamina capsule (bear's endurance), flame thrower (scorching ray) - cast 3rd 3 per day jetpack(fly) - cast, medihaler serious (cure serious wounds), electromatic charge emiter (lightning bolt) - cast
Zeoll (AC21, HP64) | Bill the Camel (AC21, HP48) | Cayzle Tuesday February 7th, 2023 10:33:06 PM
Zeoll hurls all remaining rats at the worm!
DM Post by SteveM -- 2/7 part 1 d20+8=12 ; d6=3 ; Tuesday February 7th, 2023 11:26:26 PM The Twins attack the head of the monster, hitting once. Irony misses with an attack, and Asimov uses a device on the worm that catches it full force. Zeoll has the rats attack, which they can do since they are climbing on the worm. 1d6 damage = 3
===== Purple worm -- AC 26, 83 HP damage
Elron -- SteveM d20+10=30 ; d20+12=16 ; d20+12=23 ; d20+12=24 ; Tuesday February 7th, 2023 11:32:31 PM
Elron saves for a second time, and suddenly feels invincible. That's a bad way for a slightly large chicken facing a sixty-foot long worm to feel.
Elron attacks with another flurry of blows, missing twice in his excitement at still being alive. The spirits surrounding him also miss.
===== AC: 23 HP: 22/64 Rage: 2/12
DM Post by SteveM -- 2/7 part 2 d20=11 ; d20=3 ; d20=20 ; d20=3 ; d20=10 ; d8=5 ; d20+25=36 ; 4d8+12=25 ; d20+36=48 ; d3=3 ; d20+25=44 ; 2d8+12=21 ; Tuesday February 7th, 2023 11:39:25 PM
The mongrelmen manage to hurt the worm with another arrow.
Then the worm attacks. * It bites at the Twins, hitting AC 36 for 25 points of damage and following up by swallowing them (48 vs the Twins' CMD of 29). * It strikes at Irony with its stinger, hitting AC 44 for 21 damage.
===== Purple worm -- AC 26, 88 HP damage
Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 8 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 77/80 d20+20=37 ; d20+15=24 ; d8+5=6 ; d20+15=30 ; 2d6+4=9 ; d20+15=21 ; d20+15=35 ; d20+15=16 ; 2d6+4=10 ; Wednesday February 8th, 2023 4:11:32 AM
[Sorry - slammed by work, health, and roof problems made it hard to get in a post. Am combining two posts into one. DM may overrule: If such is not allowed, then simply ignore 2nd paragraph below. -Kim]
Munhildur uses a hero point to lean and stab her longspear deep into the back of the worm (AC 37), doing only 6 hp of damage, and also giving her a stout anchor to cling to for mounting the worm to attack it further - as well as possibly to avoid stinging and swallowing - but we'll see on that. Climb check 24 (left hand holding firmly to embedded spear shaft). She slam attacks with knee (AC 30) for 9 hp damage.
She slam attacks twice (AC 21, miss; AC 35 - nat 20, not confirmed (nat 1 on confirmation roll)) damage 10 hp.
Mitch - The Twins HP: 59/84 AC 29/15/27 d20+13=22 ; Wednesday February 8th, 2023 7:25:36 AM
The Twins attempt to escape the the creature as it tries to swallow them (Apperently you can attempt a CMB to escape the grapple in addition to just cutting your way out. I'm guessing a 22 doesn't do it though)
Elron -- SteveM d20+12=29 ; d20+12=27 ; d6=6 ; d4=3 ; d6=1 ; d4=2 ; d20+10=30 ; d20+10=19 ; d4=2 ; Wednesday February 8th, 2023 7:56:55 PM
Elron tries his attacks again, hitting AC 29 and 27 -- for a total of (6+3+2+1)+(1+2+2+1) = 18 points damage.
The spirit wisps hit AC 30, but do not crit -- for 2 points.
===== AC: 23 HP: 22/64 Rage: 3/12
Zeoll (AC21, HP64) | Bill the Camel (AC21, HP48) | Cayzle Wednesday February 8th, 2023 8:13:24 PM
With the rats only doing 1d6 per round, maybe Zeoll should be doing more. He dismisses the rats and starts singing, giving everybody a +2 to hit and damage. And he backs off 40 ft!
Mundhildur sets a spear in the worm's hide that she hopes will stop it from attacking her, and uses that to anchor herself while she attacks. She hits two more times. Let's say a DC 20 climb check is needed every round to keep hanging on, and another every attack from which she takes damage. The Twins try to escape the worm, but do not succeed (a 40 is needed). Elron attacks, hitting three times. Zeoll releases the rats and starts inspiring courage. Asimov hurls a ball of flame at the worm, hitting. Irony misses with it's attack. The stinger is a physical attack, so I don't think it would bypass hardness.
The rats do 4 damage as they disperse. The mongrelmen are ineffective this round.
The worm continues to twist around, bringing its head closer to its tail. * The Twins take 40 points of damage inside the worm, and retain the grappled condition. Forgot to roll the combat maneuver until the end, but it was 45. * The worm is unable to bite this round as it is performing the swallow. * The worm lashes its stinger at Irony again. It hits AC 34 for 23 points of damage.
===== Purple worm -- AC 26 (touch 4), 144 HP damage
Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 8 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 77/80 d20=8 ; d20+13=20 ; d20+16=31 ; 2d6+6=13 ; Thursday February 9th, 2023 3:20:49 AM
The side? It was as close to the top as her height would allow.
The first roll was supposed to be d20+12, which barely, yet exactly, equals 20. She hangs on.
The second roll was an attempt to sink her second longspear into the back which was not good enough (22 - adding the +2 from Zeoll's song).
The third roll, 31+2=33, hit that AC for a slam of 13 hp damage to the purple worm.
She begins to recalibrate for a better spot to sink her second longspear.
Mitch - The Twins HP: 19/84 AC 29/15/27 d20+13=28 ; d20+13=18 ; d8=7 ; d4=2 ; Thursday February 9th, 2023 7:19:23 AM
The Twin's don't usually carry a knife, but considering it was specifically mentioned they should get one on the way over I'm hoping they can have one despite me forgetting to put it on my sheet. Presuming it's allowed they cut the inside of the thing for 7 damage. (28 and 13 to hit)
Zeoll (AC21, HP64) | Bill the Camel (AC21, HP48) | Cayzle Thursday February 9th, 2023 12:50:54 PM
Zeoll is really worried about the twins, but does not have much that would help. He attempts to confuse the monster, using a DC20 Confusion spell to befuddle the worm.
Elron -- SteveM d20+12=27 ; d20+12=31 ; d20+10=20 ; d6=4 ; d4=4 ; d6=2 ; d4=4 ; Thursday February 9th, 2023 8:15:33 PM
Elron continues as he has been.
Hits AC 27 and 31 for (4+4+1+2)+(2+4+1+2) = 20 points damage. Spirit wisps hit AC 20, missing.
Asimov throws another small fireball at the worm (15 vs touch; 8 fire damage)
DM Post by SteveM -- 2/9 d20+4=12 ; d20=4 ; d20=20 ; d20=10 ; d20=10 ; d20=6 ; d8=6 ; d100=20 ; d20+5=25 ; 4d8+18=33 ; Thursday February 9th, 2023 11:12:05 PM Mundhildur manages to hang on and successfully hit with one of her attacks. The Twins attack the worm from the inside, where it is less protected. They deal some damage. Zeoll attempts to confuse the monster. It fails the save. Elron hits with a flurry of blows. Asimov throws another ball of fire at the worm.
The mongrelmen lauch a small volley of arrows at the worm, one of which gets through.
Unexpectedly hurt, the worm abandons its attacks and tries to escape, getting half of its length into the ground.
The Twins take another 33 points of bludgeoning damage.
===== Purple worm -- AC 26 (touch 4) (AC 20 from inside), 198 HP damage, Confused ===== OOC: I had not expected the party to do this well.
Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 8 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 77/80 d20+12=31 ; d20+15=22 ; d20+18=29 ; 4d6+8=31 ; Friday February 10th, 2023 2:51:03 AM
Mundhildur is getting the hang of riding the monster. She does not sink her 2nd longspear, but this time chucks a rock onto the back of the critter (should have been AC 26, not 29 - but 26 hits) for 31 hp of bludgeoning damage.
She wants to kill this thing, and get the twins out. ========== Edit: Autocorrect changed 'hang' to 'hand' - so I fixed the nasty autocorrect's choice.
Mitch - The Twins HP: -14/84 AC 29/15/27 Friday February 10th, 2023 7:40:37 AM
The Twins fall unconscious inside the creature.
Zeoll (AC21, HP64) | Bill the Camel (AC21, HP48) | Cayzle d20+9=21 ; d6+7=9 ; Friday February 10th, 2023 5:22:38 PM
Still singing, Zeoll casts Produce Flame and throws the fire missile at the worm. He hits touch AC21 for 9 fire damage.
REMEMBER: +2 to hit and damage, everybody!
Elron -- SteveM d20+12=20 ; Saturday February 11th, 2023 2:35:43 PM
Elron gives the scorpion style attack another try, hoping to slow the worm. He misses (hits AC 20).
Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 Level 2 reroll: d8=6 ; Level 4 reroll: d8=4 ; Level 6 reroll: d8=2 ; Saturday February 11th, 2023 10:54:02 PM
OOC: HD rerolls to hopefully replace the ones I rolled lol ... that would move his HP up to 77
DM Post by SteveM -- 2/10-ish Sunday February 12th, 2023 11:40:23 AM Mundhildur bashes the worm with a rock. The Twins fall unconscious inside the creature. Zeoll casts Produce Flame and attacks. Elron misses with his attack.
The worm stops moving under the onslaught. Half of its length in the ground, the Twins are somewhere inside there and injured.
===== Purple worm -- AC 26 (touch 4) (AC 20 from inside), 238 HP damage, DEAD
Mitch - The Twins HP: -14/84 AC 29/15/27 d20+3=12 ; Sunday February 12th, 2023 4:40:25 PM
The Twins manage to stabilize inside the monster, giving their allies time to find them (12 con save)
Since Irony is now in positive hp territory Asimov asks the beaten up mechanical man to probe the dead worm for the twins
Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 8 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 77/80 Monday February 13th, 2023 2:29:37 AM
The Jotun removes the longspear from the back of the worm, then moves to a point about ten feet this side of the hole. She pulls out tools from her bag. Two picks, two axes, two shovels, three crowbars, and a pile of iron spikes. She points to the tools. "Use what you need." She also gets a few lengths of rope. "We make a hole. I promised to go in. I'm fine having Irony do so, too."
She uses a pick to start cutting a hole in the side of the worm, likely getting splashed with blood and gore the deeper she goes. Where an ax works better, she uses that. She uses crowbars to spread the opening, and perhaps a shovel or two to help prop open the entrance. All who want to help, she welcomes. Having an opening about 3 - 5 feet wide, 6 to 8 feet tall, and enough depth to get inside the throat / digestive tract / esophagus is her initial aim. When that aim is met, she takes several deep breaths, then enters into the worm (in her smallest form, which is not terribly small).
Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 8 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 77/80 Monday February 13th, 2023 8:54:57 PM
"Does anyone have a couple of healing potions I can deliver to the Twins once I find them?" Mundhildur asks before entering the worm.
Elron -- SteveM Monday February 13th, 2023 10:17:51 PM
Elron tells Mundhildur that someone smaller can get in and to the Twins sooner. He might not be able to drag them out as easily, but he could take potions to them just as well. He has a potion of cure moderate wounds.
===== AC: 23 HP: 22/64 Rage: 5/12
DM Post by SteveM -- 2/13 Monday February 13th, 2023 10:57:11 PM The Twins are still inside the monster. Asimov patches up Irony and asks the construct to look for the Twins. Mundhildur begins cutting the worm open, planning to go in herself. She asks about potions to heal the Twins. Elron points out that as the smallest of the group, he'll likely be able to fit into any hole they cut before the others can.
It takes time to cut a hole in the rough exterior of the worm, which is effective natural armor. Saws would be faster. Once a large enough hole is through that, though, the job becomes easy -- messy, but easy.
Eventually, they get a potion to the Twins (curing 2d8+3 damage), then if necessary can make the hole bigger and get someone in who can carefully bring the Twins out.
Zeoll (AC21, HP64) | Bill the Camel (AC21, HP48) | Cayzle Monday February 13th, 2023 11:42:38 PM
Zeoll lends a hand -- and maybe a couple claws -- to help dig out his friends.
After that, a Detect Magic may help see if there is anything else of valus in the monster's craw.
Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 8 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 77/80 Tuesday February 14th, 2023 12:36:38 AM
"I should add a few saws to my toolset," Mundhildur absently comments.
Since she has the rope harnesses that she rigged for the party's descent into the caves, Mundhildur ties each onto its own rope. "Someone put each of 'em into a harness." Whoever - Elron, perhaps... "No offense, Asimov, as Irony is terrific. I'd rather someone with blood in his veins hook up each Twin to the harness. Once that's done, maybe with Elron offering guidance, Irony can pull within - and I can hold the far end of the rope, and take up the slack as they come through. Although this worm is large, I could get in on my hands and knees. Ruin my dress, of course. Zeoll knows mending though, right?"
She will defer to the smaller party members, but if they run into difficulties, Mundhi is more than willing to get in and lend a hand, and her muscles.
Mitch - The Twins HP: -14/84 AC 29/15/27 Tuesday February 14th, 2023 8:03:50 AM
If only the Twins could twiddle their thumbs. Alas they cannot while unconscious.
DM Post by SteveM -- 2/14 Tuesday February 14th, 2023 10:10:21 PM {OOC: Sorry, rough afternoon shoveling snow. To be honest, when I said the PCs were able to get a potion to the Twins curing 2d8+3 HP, I figured there would be a roll to see if the Twins healed enough to aid in their own rescue.)
The group continues to work to get the Twins out.
Zeoll (AC21, HP64) | Bill the Camel (AC21, HP48) | Cayzle d8=6 ; d8=6 ; d8=3 ; d8=5 ; Tuesday February 14th, 2023 10:12:32 PM
Zeoll continues to search for the Twins amid the goopy wreckage of the Worm. If he finds them, he casts cure mod wounds a couple times: 20 hp and 16 hp curing.
Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 8 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 77/80 d20+9=29 ; Tuesday February 14th, 2023 11:47:25 PM
Since others are delving inside, Mundhildur steps to where her head is out and calls to the mongrelmen. "The worm is dead. Two of our friends are inside."
Since everyone is presumably going toward the mouth of the worm, Mundhi gets out a light and starts to head in the other direction. Maybe other people, or treasure, may be found by delving deeper within.
Perception: 29 (nat 20)
Mitch - The Twins HP: -14/84 AC 29/15/27 Wednesday February 15th, 2023 7:20:19 AM
Somehow, miraculously, the Twins manage to twiddle their thumbs while unconscious. Truly a gift granted by the gods in a time of need.
Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 8 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 77/80 2d8+3=15 ; 2d8+3=15 ; Wednesday February 15th, 2023 11:56:50 AM
Though someone else (Elron?) administered the potions, here is the amount of healing done for each Twin: 15, 15.
Mitch - The Twins HP: -14/84 AC 29/15/27 Wednesday February 15th, 2023 4:05:29 PM
(I totally missed that the twins got healed oops)
Asimov stands ready to administer a medihaler serious when they are free (heals 18 more damage)
devices prepared 0th: corrosive pistol (acid splash), freeze ray (ray of frost), magic detector(detect magic), walkie talkies(message), light emitter (light) 1st: wrist rocket (magic missile) x 2 - cast, medihaler light (cure light wounds) x 2, fire handling gloves (produce flame), parachute (feather fall) 2nd 5 per day medihaler medium (cure moderate wounds) x2, energy shield (resist energy), stamina capsule (bear's endurance), flame thrower (scorching ray) - cast 3rd 3 per day jetpack(fly) - cast, medihaler serious (cure serious wounds), electromatic charge emiter (lightning bolt) - cast
Elron -- SteveM Wednesday February 15th, 2023 9:53:27 PM
Elron has worm fluids in his feathers, and is none too pleased. But he keeps working.
DM Post by SteveM -- 2/15 Wednesday February 15th, 2023 10:12:38 PM
Zeoll looks for the Twins so he can help heal them. Mundhildur enlists the help of the mongrelmen and looks for other victims or treasure in the remainder of the worm. The Twins are healed enough to make their way out, where they are healed some more. Asimov is ready to heal the Twins, and Irony helps them out. Elron helps cheerlessly. (Guess he doesn't have jokes about worm guts.)
In the worm, Mundhildur finds assorted gems that total to 500 gp value. She also finds a metal man. At first it seemed like it might have been armor, but it's much too solid. The worm's digestive system does not seem to harm metal, and the thing comes out gleaming.
Once the Twins are feeling up to moving and the searching is done, the mongrelmen excitedly invite the group back to their village.
Asimov identifies the metal man as a construct of some sort. After a little tinkering, he thinks it should be in working order provided its power supply still functions.
Mitch - The Twins HP: 30/84 AC 29/15/27 Thursday February 16th, 2023 7:29:08 AM
The Twins will help carry the construct until Asimov has a chance to work on it.
Zeoll (AC21, HP64) | Bill the Camel (AC21, HP48) | Cayzle Thursday February 16th, 2023 7:08:01 PM
Zeoll wonders of the purple worm poison is worth trying to re4cover for use. "I had some rrangerr trraining in my youth," the bard-druid says, "but I've forrgotten what I used to know. Still, if Irrony is immune to poison, maybe it can harrvest the stingerr and brring it back?"
Hugh Asimov (18/13/16; 66 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (25/13/22; 16/40 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 4) d20+13=21 ; d20+11=21 ; d20+16=26 ; d20+16=29 ; 4d4=8 ; Thursday February 16th, 2023 9:25:33 PM
Asimov says, "Irony is indeed immune to poison, Zeoll. If you want that stinger I'll have him get that stinger but let me fix him up a little more first and look at the other construct we found."
He then uses another daily use of his quick repair on Irony repairing another 8 damage
Elron -- SteveM Thursday February 16th, 2023 11:02:32 PM
Satisfied that the Twins are okay, Elron looks forward to a bath. As far as he's concerned, metal men are for his more thinky friends.
DM Post by SteveM -- 2/16 Friday February 17th, 2023 12:32:22 AM
Once the adventurers seem to have wound down on the treasure hunt, the mongrelmen invite them back to their village for feasting and recovery.
As far as the mongrelmen know, the worm and the crystal creature the group had already encountered were the only dangers on this side of the lake. And nothing has ever come this way across the lake. Comberton need not fear that something will attack them from whatever opening the earthquake created.
(OOC: I will discuss the construct in email.)
Zeoll (AC21, HP64) | Bill the Camel (AC21, HP48) | Cayzle Friday February 17th, 2023 1:44:26 PM
Zeoll thanks Asimov and agrees.
OOC: Is the poison harvestable? Purple Worm poison is a thing available in the poison core rules. What rolls should we make to harvest and process it?
DM edit OOC: The actual worm injects poison through a stinger and the effects are slightly more potent than the poison sold as purple worm poison, but the worm probably injects considerably more than enters through a wound from a weapon. So I think you would be looking at checks to identify the right parts to harvest, to skillfully harvest them, and possibly to preserve them. Then a check to process the worm poison into the blade poison, assuming you don't sell it to someone else to do this last part. . . Say, know nature 10 to identify; heal or an applicable craft 15 to harvest (butchery, hunting); and an applicable knowledge 15 to preserve (dungeoneering)? Craft alchemy 20 to process?
Elron -- SteveM d4=4 ; Friday February 17th, 2023 10:25:36 PM
Elron tastes a bit of worm and declares it excellent. Better than earthworm, even.
Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 Saturday February 18th, 2023 12:49:47 PM
Feeling someone around him, Cyrion moves himself, then pops open his eyes and looks around. In a deep grating voice he asks, "Hello, I am somewhat stuck, could someone offer me a hand up?"
OOC: I'm not sure how to post his pic here, but it's on his toon sheet
Mitch - The Twins HP: 30/84 AC 29/15/27 Sunday February 19th, 2023 12:25:27 PM
The Twins note the construct now in motion and oblige it. "Hello." "We are the Twins." "Are you intelligent?" "Or merely a programed construct?"
Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 Sunday February 19th, 2023 1:42:04 PM
Cyrion is caught offguard. "I was created with a purpose, but I am now self-aware and in charge of myself. I am known as Cyrion the Black .. although right now I feel like that should be the slimy thanks to this stupid creature that caught me off guard."
Hugh Asimov (18/13/16; 66 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (25/13/22; 26/40 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 4) 4d4+4=10 ; Sunday February 19th, 2023 10:30:18 PM
Asimov says, "Welcome to the group Cyrion. I'm Asimov, a tinkerer of sorts and this is my mechanical minion Irony, whom you previously met inside the worm. Do you need any type of repair? I can repair objects and constructs pretty good myself." and he demonstrates that by repairing another 10 points of damage on Irony
Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 Monday February 20th, 2023 6:37:29 PM
Cyrion looks himself over, then smiles at Asimov, "The only wounds I seem to have are to my pride." He will stand up and stretch, and look to make sure his weapons haven't been eaten by the Worm's stomach juices
DM Post by SteveM -- 2/20 Monday February 20th, 2023 7:53:27 PM Zeoll ponders harvesting purple worm poison. Elron decides the worm is edible. Cyrion stirs. He answers people's questions, and finds that he is in good repair despite his recent environment. The Twins help Cyrion, and ask some questions. Asimov welcomes Cyrion to the group and asks if the construct needs repair. Mundhildur satisfies herself that they have done what they can with the worm, and also welcomes Cyrion.
While Zeoll and Mundhildur puzzle out the poison-gathering situation, the mongrelmen talk about the feast the town will have. It sounds a bit mushroom-heavy.
Hugh Asimov (18/13/16; 66 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (25/13/22; 26/40 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 4) Monday February 20th, 2023 8:31:43 PM
Asimov says to Zeoll, "Irony doesn't really know many skills. He could probably do wing crafting but he ins't the brightest bulb in the bunch if you catch my meaning. Do you still want me to have him try to bring you that stinger? I'm sorry if he ends up breaking it but I don't think I have the requisite skills either and I'm not risking getting myself poisoned but Irony shrugs off poisons like they are nothing to him, which they are."
Mitch - The Twins HP: 30/84 AC 29/15/27 Tuesday February 21st, 2023 7:27:16 AM
The Twins look forward to eating exotic mushrooms. They have eaten far stranger on their journeys.
Elron -- SteveM Tuesday February 21st, 2023 5:51:55 PM "Well, you know," Elron tells the mongrelmen, " There's a lotta meat on that worm there. Shouldn't let it all go to waste."
Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 Tuesday February 21st, 2023 6:11:57 PM
OOC: So I'm no longer getting email notifications about new posts from the Wold games I'm in ... did something change recently?
DM Post by SteveM -- 2/21 Tuesday February 21st, 2023 9:47:43 PM
While Asimov waits for Zeoll's input on the worm stinger, remember that anyone can try to aid others with their skill checks. Irony is dexterous enough, but Asimov should have a good view of the work if he wants to give detailed instructions.
The Twins look forward to the mushrooms. Elron tells the mongrelmen they should harvest the worm, too.
Cyrion gets his bearings. This is not where Cyrion originally encountered the purple worm. He is now in a huge cave, underground, having just been pulled from a now-dead worm by a strange assortment of folks. There's Zeoll, a human/lion hybrid. Asimov and his construct Irony. The Twins, who have two bodies but act of one accord. Elron, an anthropomorphic chicken. Mundhildur, who may be of giantish lineage. And eight other humanoids who all look different but have the common characteristic that each seems to have the traits of many different creatures.
Zeoll (AC21, HP64) | Bill the Camel (AC21, HP48) | Cayzle Tuesday February 21st, 2023 10:50:48 PM
Zeoll abandon's the idea. "I'm no alchemist." he says. "But thanks."
Mitch - The Twins HP: 30/84 AC 29/15/27 d20=6 ; Wednesday February 22nd, 2023 7:34:15 AM
The Twins take up a guard position in case any other underground dangers wander by (perception 6)
Mitch (subbing for Hugh/Asimov) d20+12=28 ; d20+12=18 ; Wednesday February 22nd, 2023 7:58:14 PM
Asimov backs up to get a good view and supervise the process. (Perception 28)
Elron -- SteveM d20+3=13 ; d20+4=24 ; Wednesday February 22nd, 2023 9:34:41 PM
Elron tries to help Zeoll out. "This here's th' stingery thing," he says, pointing to the stinger that no one had any doubts about, "and th' venom sack," pointing to another part of the tail. (Nature = 13) "I'd advise cuttin' along here," he points out (heal = 24) a very obvious membrane.
Zeoll (AC21, HP64) | Bill the Camel (AC21, HP48) | Cayzle Wednesday February 22nd, 2023 9:36:56 PM
Zeoll talks with the mongrelfolk on the way back. How long have they lived down here? What do they do to survive? Are they happy with life like that?
DM Post -- 2/22 Wednesday February 22nd, 2023 10:52:43 PM
The group heads back to the mongrelman village. The mongrelmen do indeed feast them, providing the best they have to celebrate. At Zeoll's urging, they tell their history as well.
The mongrelmen have lived here for a few decades, preferring not to deal with the noble races. Over the years they learned what the could grow well in the dark, and hunted in the caves or at night on the surface. This is a better life than what their legends say they used to have. As the party gets a good look at the village, the skill and ingenuity of these people is clear.
The mongrelmen would like to thank the group for helping them, but they aren't a wealthy people. They offer a selection of mundane goods and tools, and the knowledge that Comberton has nothing left to fear down here.
Mundhildur Karadottir, Jotun singing giant Lvl 8 (7'4" or 10'5" as needed) (Kim) AC 20 Touch 14 FF18 HP 77/80 Thursday February 23rd, 2023 6:40:30 AM [I sent an email - could not get onto the website for most of my trip to California. Back now.]
Mundhildur will assist with the stinger-ectomy.
She compliments the mongrelmen on their clever craftsmanship, and also on what appears to be their improved way of life, based on their stories.
She gives them one of her ever-burning torches as a gift.
She asks her companions, "Is it time now to return to the surface?"
Mitch - The Twins HP: 30/84 AC 29/15/27 Thursday February 23rd, 2023 7:36:17 AM
The Twins enjoy the exotic food, accept whatever gifts are offered, and are ready to return.
Zeoll (AC21, HP64) | Bill the Camel (AC21, HP48) | Cayzle Thursday February 23rd, 2023 10:49:22 PM
"Sorrry Elrron," Zeoll says, "But even if we had harrvested the poison, I do not have the alchemy expertise to make it usable."
Zeoll is happy to accept some mundane craft from these people. "I collect things to rrememberr my trravels," he says, "and this will rremind me of my time herre."
OOC: What does Zeoll get?
Mitch subbing for Hugh Friday February 24th, 2023 9:18:09 AM
Asimov is ready to go.
DM Post -- 2/24 (or 23-ish) Friday February 24th, 2023 9:47:09 AM
The group bids goodby to the mongrelmen, accepting a few blankets as tokens of appreciation. The blankets, made from the local fungus, are thin and compact easily but are still warm. Among mushrooms, they would also provide some concealment. Then the group heads back to the surface.
It is an easy walk to reach the chamber where they fought the crystal ooze, followed by a long and meticulous climb. Fortunately, Mundhildur had seen that they were well equipped for a climb, and is a patient climber not given to needless risks.
As the heroes emerge from the crevice, their faces and bodies are streaked with dirt and sweat. They are exhausted and weary from their ordeal. Despite their fatigue, they can't help but feel a sense of pride and satisfaction as they make their way back.
As they approach the town, they can hear the sound of cheering and applause. The people of Comberton have been waiting anxiously for their return, and they have prepared a hero's welcome for the brave adventurers. The streets are lined with people, waving banners and holding up signs that read "Welcome Home Heroes" and "Thank You for Saving Us."
There is an overwhelming outpouring of gratitude and admiration from the townspeople. The mayor of Comberton is waiting for them at the town square, where a stage has been set up for their reception.
The mayor gives a rousing speech, praising the bravery and courage of the heroes. He presented each of them with a medal of honor, and the people of Comberton cheer and applaud even louder. The heroes were touched by the recognition and grateful for the warm reception they had received.
As the festivities continue into the night, the heroes are encouraged to share stories of their adventure with the townspeople. The people of Comberton listen with rapt attention if they do.
Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 Friday February 24th, 2023 2:03:40 PM
Cyrion, who's caught off guard by the reception with the Mongrelmen, and now this community. He will take it all in stride, and share stories about his past exploits and then share how the worm ate him, and then how the party woke him up and now he's here.
Elron -- SteveM Saturday February 25th, 2023 9:04:54 AM
Elron relishes the crowd, although he has no joke for this occasion. "Well, howdy y'all! Let me tell ya 'bout how me and my friends took on that giant purple worm. It was -- I say, it was a sight to behold! . . First off, we knew we were in for a tough fight when that worm popped up outta nowhere. But we didn't let that stop us! Me and my pals, we banded together and came up with a plan. . . Now, this worm was big and slimy, but we were quick on our feet. We dodged and weaved, and we landed some good hits too! And let me tell ya, that worm didn't like that one bit. . . But we didn't give up! We kept at it, even when it seemed like that worm might swallow us whole. And in the end, we emerged victorious! . . So here's to us, and here's to our bravery! We ain't afraid of no worm, no sirree!"
Mitch - The Twins HP: 30/84 AC 29/15/27 Sunday February 26th, 2023 6:50:20 PM
The Twins note that a lot of assuming seems to have been going on and wonders how the town would react if they reported failure and them just coming up to get food or something.
Hugh Asimov (18/13/16; 66 HP; CMD 20) and Irony (25/13/22; 26/40 HP; CMD 20; Hardness 4) Sunday February 26th, 2023 8:21:00 PM
Asimov says, "So it turns out the mongrelmen were none of the Dwarves legends and they were more afraid of us than we were wary of them. We even slew a purple worm down there and The Twins got eaten but we recovered them and Cyrion from the inside."
Zeoll (AC21, HP64) | Bill the Camel (AC21, HP48) | Cayzle Monday February 27th, 2023 10:21:22 PM
Zeoll spends some time getting to know Cyrion. "We can always use a brrave fellow such as yourrself among ourr company!"
DM Post -- 2/27 Monday February 27th, 2023 10:27:48 PM
The citizens of Comberton ensure that the heroes have time and a place to rest and recover after their ordeal. The mayor sees to it that each of the heroes is rewarded with a gem from the local mines (of 500 gp value).
After getting to know Cyrion while they recover, the friends set out from Comberton for Lowestoft. The path that had been damaged in the earthquake has been repaired, and they are grateful for the smooth journey ahead.
As they make their way through the mountains, they are greeted by the breathtaking scenery of rugged cliffs, towering peaks, and crystal-clear streams. The air is crisp and fresh, and the sun shines down on them, warming their faces. They walk for several hours each day, taking breaks to rest and eat along the way. They talk and laughed, sharing stories of their adventures and reminiscing. They are grateful to be able to enjoy the beauty of nature and each other's company after their recent ordeal.
At night, they set up camp in a clearing or find shelter in a cave. They build a fire and cook their food, enjoying the warmth and comfort of the flames. They can look up at the stars, marveling at the beauty of the night sky and feeling a sense of peace and contentment.
The three-day trip is uneventful, with no dangerous creatures or unexpected obstacles to face. The path is well-marked and easy to follow, and they arrive in Lowestoft feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. As they entered the town, they are greeted by the hustle and bustle of a lively market, and they know that they have their own beds waiting for them that night.
Cyrion the Black HP 77/77 AC 19 or 23 CMD: 20 Tuesday February 28th, 2023 2:06:11 AM
The first night they make camp, Cyrion will offer to "take all the night watches; I don't sleep much, if at all."
OOC: Is there specific info y'all are looking for or just general info about him?
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