AvB - The adventures of Scribly

[Monodominant]

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Well going from nothing to a large creature in a fairly lit room doesnt allow a hide check... had you somehow chucked in a smokestick or other distraction then maybe :D

And yes, the change is the suprise round so initiative please, should you go first he might be flatfooted. He acts at 16.

The man looks up from his writting in suprises but not fear.

He mutters a curse as his hand falls towards his waist.

The two men sitting make no attempt to move or get up.

[Moranica]

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Not sure if I get to use the cloacker's Dex or not. ....

Like a cloacker (1d20+5)[6] (if not -3)

[Monodominant]

Despite the suprise your transformation causes it seems that the man is a veteran that has his wits about him.

He looks at you in your new shape and snaps a command.

"Stall him." he says simply and retreats to the end of the room.

Once there he mutters a few words and he is then surrounded by a vague dark light giving him a more menacing appearance. With another soft word and his body is clad in a full plate armor of dark bronze.

The two figures get off the bed and position themselves between you and him but take no further actions as if waiting for your move.

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Edit: Spellcraft to see what he cast.

[Moranica]

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! Prepare for glorious battle !!

Psycraft (1d20+7)[8]

OOC comment: A BINDER!!! BURN HIM!!

Scribly acts on the man behaviour. He unleashes a moan with such low vibrations, that a man's intestines start revibrating, causing serious nausea. He tries to hit all three.

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Nausea
Anyone in a 30-foot cone must succeed on a DC 15 Fortitude save or be overcome by nausea and weakness.

Affected characters fall prone and become nauseated for (1d4+1)[5] rounds.

[Monodominant]

Unfortunately his movements and words are too quick and you are unsure what he just cast.

Your moan does hit all three. The merchant collapses on the ground and pukes his guts out. He seems in a bad state.

The other two though are obviously unaffected.

The Pelorite cleric draws his mace as he moves towards you and attacks chanelling negative energy to harm you.

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Whats your touch AC right now?
And will save to resist the Inflict.

Meanwhile the other man, your actual target, is content to stay at the back and continue doing whatever he was doing. This time he casts yet another incantation and his movements start becoming more fluid.

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And spellcraft to see what he cast.

[Moranica]

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Scary!

Touch AC is 10 + 3 dex + 8 inertial armor - 1 large = 20
Will save (1d20+8)[11]
Psycraft (1d20+7)[14]

Scribly changes tactics and uses Ego whip on his primary target.

He does so while surging wildly. The energies released flail wildly as Scribly wills them to his bidding.

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(2d4)[5] 8! since it's maximized Cha damage. Half on save. 1 rnd daze on failed save.
Chaotic surge (1d4)[4] (1 = half, 2 = normal, 3 = empowered, 4 = maximized)
Enervation on 1 (1d20)[10]

DC 19 will save

[Monodominant]

The cleric in front of you does manage to touch you and you feel your insides being burned as you fail to resist the negative energy running through you, causing (2d8+6)[12] points of damage.

Your ego whip is an unexpected development for your primary target and he doesnt resist it. He stumbles for a moment but is not actually dazed! He gives a grunt of effort and charges towards you just as the other cleric attacks once more.

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Unfortunately the 14 is not enough to tell what spell he cast.

Attack from priest in front of you: Inflict Moderate Touch attack (1d20+6)[20] - if hit damage (2d8+6)[13]. Will save DC 15 to resist.

"Die in her name" snarls the taskmaster as he draws a heavy flail during his charge and swings towards you holding it in both hands.

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Attack (1d20+19)[38] - crit confirm (1d20+19)[24]
Damage (1d10+15)[22] - crit damage (1d10+15)[20]
+ (1d6)[6] acid damage

Edit: Oh wow! 2 away from massive damage!

As the blow lands, devastating in its power and also well targeted you feel as if branded by this man to a greater degree... as if this attack was somehow tailored against you.

((OOC: Basically you can tell he just used Smite against you))

[Moranica]

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Ouch!! That hurts!! Am I glad I used vigor before trying this.

Will save (1d20+8)[13]

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Hp status
50 + 40 temp
- 25 from inflicts
- 48 from smite
+ 8 from con bonus increase from cloacker

That leaves me with with 13 + 8 hp....

Pp status
Powerpoints 78
Chameleon -1
Vigor -7 (for 40 hp)
Inertial armor -8 (for +8 AC)
Ectoplasmic form -5
Metamorphis - 5
Ego whip - 6

Which leaves me with 46.

Scribly's face contorts in horror as he faces the onslaught. He manages to hang in there, but barely!

[Moranica]

His immediate need to improve his health takes presence. He vigors once more!

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This time for 50 hp. And doing so defensively. (1d20+14)[24] vs. 16

[Monodominant]

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Well admitedly that was a lucky crit but I also didnt expect to do that much damage!

The taskmaster growls pleased this time as he sees you taking a more defensive stance.

"Take him alive! This one will be useful if he is who I think he is!" he growls as he continues attacking you. This time he strikes twice but not with the ferocity of before.

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Attack 1:

(1d20+13)[27] - crit confirm (1d20+13)[17]
Damage (1d10+8)[14] - crit damage (1d10+8)[10]
Acid: (1d6)[6]

Attack 2

(1d20+8)[17] - crit confirm (1d20+8)[9]
Damage (1d10+8)[14] - crit damage (1d10+8)[12]
Acid: (1d6)[4]

Meanwhile the Pelorite takes a step back and starts flinging curses at you, predicting your doom.

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Will save DC 14 or become shaken (-2 to attacks, damage, saves and checks)

[Moranica]

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Hey, it just made my preperation pay off really well. I like it!

Will save (1d20+8)[11]

Scribly takes drastic action en uses his metamorphosis to turn into a something straight out of a horror movie. Some call this animal a chuul.

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First he activates his anarchic grace (20% miss) as a free action.

He then takes a 5 ft step first to avoid AOO if possible. Otherwise he casts defensively. (1d20+14)[16] vs 19

And overchannel damage (3d8)[17]

If the necklace still functions on the cloacker/chuul, he actives it as a swift action. Granting sanctuary with a DC 15 will.

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The chuul change heals me for 8. Gives me another 11 hp for the added con compared to the cloacker. And raises the NAC to +10 for an AC of 30.

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HP (13 + 20 temp + 19 from metacon - overchannel damage)
PP (29)

Suddenly, the priestly words of doom strike Scribly as a threat when he gets rather unlucky.

[Monodominant]

You take a step back and transform without your opponents getting a chance to disrupt you.

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Not sure if the talisman works, lets go with it to keep the flow.

Still as you transform your own body is wracked with pain from the overchanneling. Luckily your sanctuary effect seems to work on the Pelorite who looks annoyed as he prepares another inflict spell and realises he cant deliver it.

The same does not apply to the more dangerous of the two though as he tries to hit you twice once more. Thanks to your aura you avoid the first attack and thanks to your now incredibly tough exterior the second one does no damage!

[Moranica]

Savoring his new form, Scribly "the Chuul", jumps into action, lashing out at his assaillants..... or the ones he was assailling. Both are aimed at the non priestly guy.

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First (1d20+9)[28]; (2d6+5)[9] and grapple (1d20+14)[29] and grapple damage on success (3d6+5)[18]
Second (1d20+9)[27]; (2d6+5)[11] and grapple (1d20+14)[30] and grapple damage on success (3d6+5)[18]

So, the chuul can move grappled creatures from his claws to his tentacles as a move action. Does that mean his claw are free for attacking?

[Monodominant]

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Do you get the paralysis effect on those grapple checks?

[Moranica]

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Nope, not yet. He's in my claws now. Takes a move action to switch him over to my tentacles. I could use hustle, but I'd rather save the pp.

Also, suddenly the dice gods have seen the errors in their ways.

[Monodominant]

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Well I was asking for another reason as will become apparent... if the paralysis was happening with the blow instead of with the grapple this would have gone better for you :D

You manage to hit the man with both claws and they bite deep creating nasty grooves on his armor as they crush it and cause damage on the bones of the man.

Somehow though, despite your great strength and the fact that he is wearing plate armor he manages to escape your grapple with ease! The suprise is quite great as is the laughter that comes from his side.

"Fool!" he spits as he strikes you twice more. Once again though your incredibly tough exterior means that he fails to wound you further.

The Pelorite meanwhile leans over the merchant and tries to revive him.

[Moranica]

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I don't suppose I can attack and then move him right?

Sounds like freedom of movement. Not sure if my character could dissern this as well though.

Seeing his prey slip between his claws, Scribly ego whips again.

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Will save DC 19 for (2d4)[4]
Chaotic surging (1d4)[2]

Finishing up with another sanctuary.

[Moranica]

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Hiya, you there?

[Monodominant]

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Well reason I was asking if it paralyses on hit is that freedom of movement would work against hold person but not against natural paralysis... unfortunately in order for you to paralyse him with the Chuul ability you need to actually succeed on a grapple check and THEN move him... and given freedom of movement you cant suceed on the grapple check as he auto-passes.

And yea after this display you can assume Scribly can tell... you failed the spellcraft roll but can now see the effects and given your experience you can deduce it.

There is spittle appearing at the edge of his mouth as your ego whip destroys past of his functions and he blinks twice.

It seems that despite the fact that he has not been physically wounded he realises the threat your psionic powers present and he curses. The man assumes a defensive stance and mumbles a few words... this time you dont need to really understand what spell he cast as inky black darkness fills the area.

He then proceeds to run towards the window... and JUMP outside!

The Pelorite has helped the merchant recover meanwhile and are turning to face you once again, readying actions in case you try to pursue.

[Moranica]

Scribly moves to the window, taking AoO if needed.

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His standard action depends on what he sees.

The hunt is on!!

[Monodominant]

The merchant swings at you but fails to hit or do any damage.

The Pelorite though delivers an inflict light wounds as you pass by him causing (1d8+5)[9] points of damage ((will save DC 13 to resist)).

As you near the window you see your target falling and a few feet before hitting the street he disappears and appears 10 feet away and landed having used some form of translocation to avoid the falling damage and gain some distance.

[Moranica]

Scribly realises his chances of capturing this man are vaporating fast. He gives it one last shot though.

He focuses his mind once more, trying to peel away the rest of the man personality.

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Will save (1d20+8)[9]

Ego whip (2d4)[7] DC 19
Chaotic (1d4)[1]

Hp (35 - inflict)
Pp (13 - 6 ego whip)

[Monodominant]

The chaotic powers you employ surge out of control diminishing the ability you try to employ against your target.

Even worse he grits his teeth managing to resist part of your attack. Unfortunately though its enough... he coughs twice and starts swaying on the spot were he is. The cry of 'Guards' that he had on his lips frozen and unspoken.

Behind you the two men though are not giving up. The merchant stumbles behind you and attempts to hit you. The darkness though and the fact that you are partly obscured by it means he misses.

The Pelorite frowns at your resilience realising he cant physically harm you and as he is out of inflict spells decides to at least make things difficult for you. He moves away and starts screaming for help while he begins casting again.

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Spellcraft to recognise the spell.

[Moranica]

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Psicraft (1d20+7)[19]

A sigh of relief escapes from Scribly "mouth-art" as he sees his target stop.

He swings around, trying to shut up the cleric, pinching him with his claws.

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Claw 1 (1d20+9)[23]; (2d6+5)[15]; Grapple (1d20+14)[28]; (3d6+5)[18]
Claw 2 (1d20+9)[10]; (2d6+5)[11]; Grapple (1d20+14)[34]; (3d6+5)[18]

[Monodominant]

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He was casting summon monster 2

The second attack doesnt actually hit but its not even needed. As you first hit the Pelorite with the claw and then squeeze him he pukes blood. Green blood.

He falls unconsious and dieing, his internal organs punctured and bleeding in a dozen places.

Meanwhile the merchant doesnt seem to be bothered by this. He takes a step back and flings a chair at you that manages to do little more than annoy you. He then also starts calling for help.

[Moranica]

The sudden need for speed and to get out of here hits Scribly, but he forces it down and lashes out at the merchant.

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Claw1 (1d20+9)[19]; (2d6+5)[13]; Grapple (1d20+14)[18]; (3d6+5)[21]
Claw2 (1d20+9)[17]; (2d6+5)[10]; Grapple (1d20+14)[29]; (3d6+5)[16]

[Monodominant]

You splatter the merchant with ease.

Green blood and intestines are now all over your Chuul form and the rest of the room.

[Moranica]

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....... what can I say..... I have though long about what to do now. So many options!!!

Quickly, Scribly returns to his original form and heads outside to lead/drag the man back inside, after which Scribly will quickly switch clothes with him and changes his apperance to match that of his target.

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I would have cast psionic lock on the door, after bringing him inside if I had the powerpoints for it. But right now I only have 7 left, which is exactly enough to dimension door. And with 13 hp + temp stuff, that is something I want to hang on to.

Also, I had thought about changing earlier back to this man, and try to command his lackeys. It would also mean losing my chuul form, which was a little to risky at that time.

Also, how do you manage to always nearly kill me!

[Monodominant]

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This is a major plothook for Aldhaven I have developed... more than 4 or 5 pcs at one time or the other were touching on this story. Others ignored it, other pursued it, others were affected by it but couldnt follow the clues... you have gone the deeper into it than anyone else so far... but the deeper you get the more tough it will be.

I make it a habbit of rolling most rolls up front so you know that if you get killed, or nearly get killed that you did it by your own and no help or anything from me :D.

For example the guy you just ego whipped to near oblivion had a prepared spell list (as he was an important NPC) and hence I was limited to it... hence no restoration or dispel that would have killed your plan was available :D

And basically he was also a Priest... but you failed to pass a single spellcraft for him so I couldnt tell you it was Divine magic and what spells he had cast :D

I will tell you XP for these guys later but overall it was a pretty level appropriate fight ;)

You bring the man in and do the various changes. When you remove his armor you see that the blood that he has, from the claw wound, is actually normal red blood.

On him the man has a magical suit of full plate (which you know is at least called + whatever other enchantment), a crystal he had on his forehead, a pair of magical boots and also a magical heavy mace. He is also wearing a magical necklase and a magical ring.

You have just managed to change into him and put his clothes on but have not actually hidden the body when a very loud noise, such as the door being destroyed completely, is heard from the bottom of the tower.

You have -1- round before they are up in the room.

[Moranica]

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Yup, it was a good challenge. And a good learning curve for me. Some of my mistakes.
- First cloacker - then Chuul? (costly in pp and rounds)
- Effect - melee - ego whip - melee (no structure what so ever)
- Silende was needed badly.

Scribly quickly walks the man to the window and dimension doors far away to a roof top. (720 ft range)

On arrival he moves himself and the man out of sight, before putting the man in his bag of holding.

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Hide if needed (1d20+17)[29]

Plan is to transport him (using the bag and opening it at regular intervals) back to either my place or Mraz's. Probably mine.