Adventures in Hallohon

[Silverking]

((Come on guys, we don't stand a chance against it right now. Either we should try to reason with it, maybe gain some sort of quest, or we could talk to the guard or frizzlebork or whatever and have them help us.))

[halfdragon62]

ooc: i agree that whatever this thing is, its probably too tough for us. however, Fizzlebort is MIA in 'hot elf realm' or something, and whilst going to the town watch might be feasible, i doubt they do little more scratch themselves, seeing as how they handled their "investigation". We should try to get out of here though, and try to form a plan of attack.

[Silverking]

Ooc: Its a giant freaking spider with spikes on it. At level one, there is no "plan of attack".


Hmm, what if we told the children's parents about what had happened. Maybe we will get lucky, and one will be strong enough to help us.

[Dr.Epic]

Ooc: If you're discussing things like plan of attack you're talking to each other in game even if you put "Ooc:" in front of it so the spider heard what you're saying and is looking at you angrily.

[Silverking]

We at least deserve a listen check to hear us.

[Dr.Epic]

We at least deserve a listen check to hear us.

listen check: (1d20+1)[18]

edit: the spider looks at you angrily.

[Silverking]

crap. then how do we talk without the spider hearing us?

[Dr.Epic]

crap. then how do we talk without the spider hearing us?

You're in a cave with an echo and the spider is 15 feet away from you. Do you guys speak a common language other than common he wouldn't be able to understand you in?

[Silverking]

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Oh, come on, in real time games, we can talk outside of it. At least free us in spoilers.

[Dr.Epic]

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Oh, come on, in real time games, we can talk outside of it. At least free us in spoilers.

How could you relay a message as if this were real life to your party members without the spider hearing it?

[arrowhen]

Gemma puts on what she hopes is her best tough-girl scowl and addresses the Spider.

"Oh, we're killers all right. Stone cold professional killers! My boys here ain't afraid of nothing. You hear them talking about killing you, right in front of you, brazen as the day is long? That's killer instinct, right there!

"Now don't worry, it's just talk. Assassins like us have to plan for every contingency, you know.

"But enough about that. Let's talk business. You got a job for us? Cause if you don't we're just wasting each other's time here."

Bluff check: [roll]1d20+1[/roll]

[arrowhen]

(I seriously suck at getting this dice roller to work.)
Bluff (1d20+1)[9]

Lovely.

[Dr.Epic]

sense motive: (1d20+1)[12]

edit: The spider looks annoyed at you. "What is this you bring to me foolish orc! Rip out their spines and show them to me!"

The orc looks at the spider and then to you. After a moment hesitation, the orc turns to the spider and says "But Master Spider, they seem nice."

"Enough! Murder them or else!"

"No. I like them."

"Then I will slay you all myself!" the spider says getting ready to move forward.

[Silverking]

How could you relay a message as if this were real life to your party members without the spider hearing it?

Fine, you're the dm, we'll play it your way.

[Silverking]

Jace jumped at its sudden movement. "Screw this, lets get out of here!" He shouted as he sprinted up the stairs.

[arrowhen]

Well, it was worth a try, Gemma thinks.

"That's the most sensible thing I've heard all day! Run for it!"

Gemma runs for the stairs.

[WilliamWolf]

Korf and his crappy will save were staying upstairs, and he suddenly sees Jace run by.
"Jace! What happen-"
Gemma comes out next.
"Small nice person! Could Korf-"
Korf goes down the steps to try to find out what's going on.

[Silverking]

Jace stopped running and sighed. He was technically a good character, so he turned and pulled Korf back up the stairs. His quick thinking kicked in. "Gemma, do you have any spells that could seal this cave once Alex gets out?" He asked.

[halfdragon62]

Alex turns to the orc, shouting "GO! FOLLOW THEM!". Alex will wait for his companions to get to the stairs, covering them if necessary, then follow them up the stairs, taking the total defense action as he moves up the stairs after the rest of the group, keeping his shield side to the monster as he flees after his companions

'Discretion is the better part of valor...'Alex reasons.

[Dr.Epic]

You all head up the tunnel. You reach the orc's basement. The sight of corpses almost looks comforting compared to the giant spider.

make a spot and listen check

If youe spot was 14 or better or your listen was 10 or better you notice:

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The spider is slowly climbing up the tunnel. Since it's so big, the spider can only slowly make its way upward.

[halfdragon62]

listen: (1d20+2)[11]
spot: (1d20+2)[4]

thank you wisdom modifier...

[halfdragon62]

"The creature follows behind us, i hear it..."

Alex hurriedly scans the basement for any large object to block the spider's path.

"We must find some way to block the beast in, at least for a time..." Alex turns to the orc tailor "Do you know how strong the spider is? can it smash through a barrier?"

[Dr.Epic]

halfdragon: "Well he's big so he must be strong. I don't think I have anything that'll cover hole."

The spider is moving at a slow speed of 5 feet every round. It's roughly 60 feet away.

[halfdragon62]

Looking back down the stairs, watching the spider approach, Alex tries to formulate an idea, anything that will slow down or weaken the creature."It's moving so slowly that we might be able to land a few potshots on him before he gets out..." Alex checks his supply of javelins, knowing he would be able to fling all three down at the creature well before it would be able to emerge. he turns to the orc tailor.
"Sir, you have been in the presence of the spider more than any of us. What can you tell us about it's behaviour? Does it have any weakness that you know of?"
before allowing the man to answer, Alex turns to the rest of the party.
"All right, we need a plan of action, and we need one fast. i say we get in what hits we can from afar and then flee to a more defensible position, personally i can't think of any way that we could barricade that thing away, and i don't think there's anyone else around that's qualified for this situation. But, if anyone does have some insight here, do share."

[Silverking]

Spot: (1d20+4)[22]
Listen: (1d20+2)[14]

Ha ha ha..

[arrowhen]

Spot: (1d20+1)[18]
Listen: (1d20+3)[13]

[arrowhen]

Gemma points at the spider and utters a harsh mystic syllable.

Magic missile for (1d4+1)[3]

[arrowhen]

Gemma turns to her charmed orc and asks, "What's upstairs? Anything useful? Flammable maybe?"

[Silverking]

Jace glanced down the stairs, his sharp eyes and ears noticing the spider behind them. "Maybe we could trap it in its own silk?" He said, trying to bounce ideas off the rest.

Suddenly, it clicked. "Quick, everyone look for some hay! If we hurry, we can lock the spider in with the burning hay and suffocate it!" He shouted, looking around and peaking into the street.

[roll]1d20+6[/roll]

[Silverking]

Search: (1d20+6)[22]