The Last Paladin IC - Part II

[Frosty]

Karrin Ye
HP: 49/67  AC: 12 + 4 vs caster trog  Saves: 11F / 7R / 7W
Conditions:  LoH 2/7, Smite Evil vs caster trog, Negative Level 1

Trombe
HP: 60/66  AC: 19  Saves: 12F / 11R / 7W
Conditions: Trombe now has Devotion, so has +4 save vs Enchantment

"Grembler, stay FAR away friom the tentacles and keep the demon cursed at all times! Rest of you, attack the tentacles. Trombe, aid me in attacking this tentacle" She shifts again quickly, this time going closer to her sword, but not quite managing to get to it just yet. Then, she gives a good one-two punch to the tentacle!

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5-ft step to 28-N
Full-Attack the tentacle @ 28-M with Spiked Gauntlet
Attack1 (+4 smite evil, +2 Aid Another, -1 Level): (1d20+14)[23]
Damage1 (+6 Smite Evil): (1d4+9)[10]
Attack2 (+4 smite evil, +2 Aid Another, -1 Level): (1d20+9)[26]
Damage2 (+6 Smite Evil): (1d4+9)[10]

[Maquise]

You sever another tentacle, but it is quickly regrown with the last troglodyte in the room. The monitor lizards are seized in a last ditch effort. The demon slashes Trombe with her claws; the horse whinnies in pain.

Trombe takes 6 damage.

Your allies, save Grembler, charge forward. Grembler casts a hex, but he is not powerful enough to curse the demon. Berich misses, and is struck by the tentacle. Lyanna lands blows upon the tentacle, but her staff is ineffective against it. In retaliation, it wraps around her.

[Frosty]

Karrin Ye
HP: 49/67  AC: 12 + 4 vs caster trog  Saves: 11F / 7R / 7W
Conditions:  LoH 2/7, Smite Evil vs caster trog, Negative Level 1

Trombe
HP: 54/66  AC: 19  Saves: 12F / 11R / 7W
Conditions: Trombe now has Devotion, so has +4 save vs Enchantment

"Grembler, Keep trying until it works! Berich, hack at the one holding Lyanna!" Shifting to where her sword is, Karrin quickly picks it up and then performs a powerful slice at the tentacle in front of her. Trombe keeps on helping.

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5-ft step to 27-O
Move action: Pick up sword
Attack the tentacle @ 28-O with Sword
Attack1 (+4 smite evil, +2 Aid Another, -1 Level): (1d20+15)[17]
Damage1 (+6 Smite Evil): (2d6+11)[20]

[Maquise]

With a great swing, you sever the tentacle before you. While the lizard is being sacrificed, the tentacle at 30O lashes out and grabs you. You involuntarily cry out as it invades a sensitive area below your waist.

You are Grappled and Sickened.

Trombe, upon seeing you in such a predicament, moves to try and extract you. The succubus leaves a nasty gash on his belly. Unfortunately, the demonic resistance in the tentacles means he only does superficial damage.

Trombe takes 7 damage.

Berich lands a blow with his warhammer, but cannot damage it either. It thoroughly envelopes Lyanna, pinning her.

Oh, this is such a wonderful development!

[Frosty]

Karrin Ye
HP: 49/67  AC: 12 + 4 vs caster trog  Saves: 11F / 7R / 7W
Conditions:  LoH 2/7, Smite Evil vs caster trog, Negative Level 1

Trombe
HP: 47/66  AC: 19  Saves: 12F / 11R / 7W
Conditions: Trombe now has Devotion, so has +4 save vs Enchantment

(Is Karrin currently hoisted into the air thanks to the tentacle inside one of her holes?)
The paladin taunts the enemy some more, hoping that it'll distract the enemy from hurting her allies for a little while. "*ooomph* You're TERRIBLE at this, you know that? That bumbling village boy I was with for a short while noticed that I have two holes. Even that idiot quickly realized a good way to pleasure is to quickly alternate, one in, one out, instead of just shoving it into one and hope for the best. And he didn't have the benefit of having tentacles. All he had was some wood and a decent carving hand!" Frankly Karrin thinks the pain at least sharpens her focus a bit and prays that things don't get more distracting as she attempts to punch the tentacle invading her.

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Move action: Try to taunt the succubus
Grapple check to damage with unarmed
Attack (+4 smite evil, -2 Sickened, -1 Level): (1d20+10)[30]
Damage1 (+6 Smite Evil, -2 Sickened): (1d4+7)[8]

[Maquise]

(Yes, she is. I'll roll the crit for you)

Confirm: (d20+10)[20]
Damage: (d4+3)[7] (forgot the extra +4, that should be 11)
The tentacle snaps, causing you to drop to the ground. You land on your feet, and with a grunt, pull the offending appendage out of you.

If you'd just hold still, I'll show you the definition of pleasure. If you're good, I'll even make use of both holes.

Trombe moves to shield you from additional tentacle attacks. His help isn't sufficient, as you find yourself once again ensnared. This time, the tentacle buries itself deep inside of you, and begins to squirm and churn. The sensation of having your intestines forcibly reordered forces your last meal up your throat.

You are Grappled and Nauseated.

With a bright flash, a Celestial eagle appears above the succubus. It swoops down and pecks and scratches at the tentacle holding Lyanna, before the succubus slashes it out of the sky. Despite this and the blow Berich delivers, the tentacle clings tight to Lyanna, ripping her armor and shirt off.

(You succeeded in taunting the succubus. I'm not sure it did what you wanted it to, though)

[Frosty]

Karrin Ye
HP: 49/67  AC: 12 + 4 vs caster trog  Saves: 11F / 7R / 7W
Conditions:  LoH 2/7, Smite Evil vs caster trog, Negative Level 1, Sickened, Nauseated

Trombe
HP: 47/66  AC: 19  Saves: 12F / 11R / 7W
Conditions: Trombe now has Devotion, so has +4 save vs Enchantment

(Was hoping to distract the succubus enough for Lyanna to not be assaulted for a while)
Karrin spends a few seconds coughing uncontrollably as her stomach churns from the violation. "Hey! There IS such a thing as going in too deep!" Unable to do much of anything at all, the paladin spends the time taking deep breathes, trying to calm herself and her stomach.

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Move action: Be useless while meditating.

[Maquise]

(While they are all directed, each tentacle can "think" and act autonomously)

I was just trying to teach you a lesson. The tentacle partially withdraws, beginning to rhythmically push and pull.

Fort. Vs. more nauseation (DC 24): (d20+11)[22]
You are still nauseated.

Berich throws himself on top of Lyanna and the tentacle. The weight of the old, armored man is enough to hold Lyanna down, keeping her from the succubus' life-draining kiss. The succubus hisses in anger, but before she can act, Trombe bucks her. It doesn't do any damage, but it does succeed in keeping her busy.

[Frosty]

Karrin Ye
HP: 49/67  AC: 12 + 4 vs caster trog  Saves: 11F / 7R / 7W
Conditions:  LoH 2/7, Smite Evil vs caster trog, Negative Level 1, Sickened, Nauseated

Trombe
HP: 47/66  AC: 19  Saves: 12F / 11R / 7W
Conditions: Trombe now has Devotion, so has +4 save vs Enchantment

(I don't really know of any way to hit ALL the tentacles at once...unless Berich can do something that will get past the energy resistance of the tentacles? And even then I'm not seeing any area effects. Btw, can we flavor the new on-going nausea as Karrin unable to act because of her being weakened by pleasure?)

Karrin, despite the horrendous situation, cannot help but be affected by the succubus's now slightly-more-gentle thrusting. Blushing deeply in shame, she still none-the-less tries to find a way out of this mess, although the hardness of her nipples indicates very clearly to the succubus that this method of subduing the paladin is making progress.

There must be a way to make it harder for tentacles to grab on. "H...hey...before you enter my backside, would...would you mind letting Berich coat me with some oil first? I'm sure it'll be more pleasurable for the both of us. Berich, do you mind? I'd *love* to be oiled up ALL over..." Karrin continues to do her best to clear her mind, afraid that if the succubus actually assaults all of her sensitive spots, she would be pushed over the top.

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Move action: Be useless while meditating.

[Maquise]

(Review my description of the monster)

Berich looks up incredulous, then realization sets in as he thinks he gleans insight into your plan.

So you've finally decided to abandon your fruitless struggle. Go ahead, I won't stop you.

Berich is yet unwilling to leave Lyanna at the mercy of the tentacles, or risk losing the spell by casting in the fray. Aided by him, Lyanna manages to extract herself from the writhing mass. With Trombe's help, the three of them get to a safe distance.

Your body shudders from the continued stimulation of the tentacle inside you.
Fort Save (DC 24): (d20+11)[18]
Spasms of combined pain and pleasures wrack you, preventing you from moving further.

[Frosty]

Karrin Ye
HP: 49/67  AC: 12 + 4 vs caster trog  Saves: 11F / 7R / 7W
Conditions:  LoH 2/7, Smite Evil vs caster trog, Negative Level 1, Sickened, Nauseated

Trombe
HP: 47/66  AC: 19  Saves: 12F / 11R / 7W
Conditions: Trombe now has Devotion, so has +4 save vs Enchantment

Karrin looks around. There HAS to be some way to fight the demon more effectively. Her eyes fall to the lower-portion of the demon's body. Well, all the tentacles DO connect there. Now if only she can get there...

"Berich, it's up to you now..." prays the paladin silently as she endures more pounding and thrusting.

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Move action: Can't no nuthin'

[Maquise]

Berich, now that Lyanna is in the clear, casts the spell on you, covering you in grease. Now feeling far more slick, you think that if you could clear your head, you could easily free yourself.

Another tentacle buries itself into your back end. You let out a loud groan as you take it in fully, feeling it fill you. The two invading appendages begin to alternate their thrusts. You begin to acclimate to the sensations, but feel your body building to a climax.

WARNING: three failed saves will now result in loss of consciousness.

Fort (DC 22):(d20+11)[23]
You are only Sickened.

[Frosty]

Karrin Ye
HP: 49/67  AC: 12 + 4 vs caster trog  Saves: 11F / 7R / 7W
Conditions:  LoH 2/7, Smite Evil vs caster trog, Negative Level 1, Sickened

Trombe
HP: 47/66  AC: 19  Saves: 12F / 11R / 7W
Conditions: Trombe now has Devotion, so has +4 save vs Enchantment

"FECK this feels good...but I'm sorry honey, it's only fair that I now get to play with YOUR lower bits!"

Karrin attempts to un-impale herself from the tentacles, and if successful, rushes over to the succubus herself while laying hands upon her abused holes!

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Standard acton: Grapple escape
CMB (+4 Smite Evil, -1 Level, -2 Sickened, +10 Grease): (1d20+20)[28]
Swift action: Lay on Hand on self to remove Sickness
Healing: [roll]3d6[/roll]
Move Action: Move to 29-M

[Frosty]

Swift action: Lay on Hand on self to remove Sickness
Healing: (3d6)[6]

[Maquise]

It pleases me that, wait, what?


You slide out from the tight grasp of the tentacles, and manage to vacate your cavities of demonic infestation. You cannot help but feel a sense of relief at pulling the appendage out of your back end in particular. Taking care to then apply holy restoration to your desecrated orifices, you stand before the succubus.

The tentacles lash out again, but are completely unable to make purchase. Though they wrap around you, they cannot get a grasp.

You little holy b*tch! You tricked me!

[Frosty]

Karrin Ye
HP: 55/67  AC: 12 + 4 vs caster trog  Saves: 11F / 7R / 7W
Conditions:  LoH 1/7, Smite Evil vs caster trog, Negative Level 1, Sickened

Trombe
HP: 47/66  AC: 19  Saves: 12F / 11R / 7W
Conditions: Trombe now has Devotion, so has +4 save vs Enchantment

"Holy She-eet! This one finally GETS it! I never KNEW demons could be so dumb!"

The paladin finds a particularly large mass of tentacles, and takes some swipes. "Oh lookie here...THIS bit looks sensitive!"

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Full-attack the lower-body tentacle mass, hoping to sever
Attack1 (+4 Smite Evil, -1 Level): (1d20+13)[14]
Dam1 (+6 Smite Evil): (2d6+11)[20]
Attack2 (+4 Smite Evil, -1 Level): (1d20+8)[12]
Dam2 (+6 Smite Evil): (2d6+11)[15]

[Maquise]

You cleave massive chunks of flesh out of the base, causing the tentacles to writhe in pain.

You stupid paladin! You admitted I made you feel good, but gave up my embrace to fight me? I hate to ruin your beautiful flesh, but now I am furious!

She rakes your exposed chest with her claws.

Take 8 damage.

[Frosty]

Karrin Ye
HP: 47/67  AC: 12 + 4 vs caster trog  Saves: 11F / 7R / 7W
Conditions:  LoH 1/7, Smite Evil vs caster trog, Negative Level 1, Sickened

Trombe
HP: 47/66  AC: 19  Saves: 12F / 11R / 7W
Conditions: Trombe now has Devotion, so has +4 save vs Enchantment

"Sorry ugly, but I prefer my pleasures to involve less damnation and evil."

Karrin keeps swinging and slicing!

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Full-attack the lower-body tentacle mass
Attack1 (+4 Smite Evil, -1 Level): (1d20+13)[14]
Dam1 (+6 Smite Evil): (2d6+11)[18]
Attack2 (+4 Smite Evil, -1 Level): (1d20+8)[23]
Dam2 (+6 Smite Evil): (2d6+11)[22]

[Maquise]

You sever the last connecting cords. As the tentacles fall limply to the ground, the succubus uses her wings to propel herself to the ceiling.

Well congratulations, you won. Not only did you ruin my Circle of Violation, but it seems that the troglodytes proved not even useful enough to answer my call for sacrifices. It doesn't matter. There's nothing left for me here, so I'm afraid our playtime is done. Keep that pleasure-tunnel of yours open, and if any of my kin try to lay their claws on you, tell them your body belongs to N'skarra. Until we meet again, and yes we will meet again.

With a mock blown kiss, N'skarra vanishes in a flash of green light. You find yourself alone now in a pile of dead tentacles, troglodyte skeletons, and the pieces of your armor.

[Frosty]

Karrin breathes deeply, looking around to make sure that the disappearing act wasn't just a trick. Only when she is satisfied that they are truly alone does the paladin go over to her allies to check on their wounds. "Are any of you grievously wounded?" She especially makes sure to check the wounds of the half-or-nearly-naked Lyanna.

[Maquise]

"I'm not too bad," Lyanna says. " the tentacles... didn't get inside me." She manages to cover herself with her damaged clothing enough to be presentable.

"Grembler good for now."

"Aside that I've been nearly killed more than I have for my entire life, and I am not a young man, then yes, I guess I'll manage."

"Berich, there is no need for that. Others here have suffered far more than you."

[Frosty]

The paladin breathes a sigh of relief. "I'm just glad no one else suffered more than I did today. Well, except Mira...who has fought on so bravely all these days I'm sure. Please collect Davkas. We shall destroy and trash all traces of profane iconography and equipment in the rooms we've found." Karrin looks around. How badly are her silks and armor damage? Is ther eenough left to be presentable?

[Maquise]

You begin to gather your armor. It is mostly intact; some of the leather straps have broken, but you keep replacements on hand. Your hosiery on the other hand is good and ruined now. As your heart rate drops, goosebumps cover you as you feel just how cold and dank this cave is.

"I have some extra clothes, if you need them," Lyanna says, rummaging through her sack. "You are a bit taller than me, but they should do for now."

As you put them on, Lyanna suddenly starts. "Hold on, Karrin! That monster siphoned off your life force. If we don't do something soon, you could be permanently weakened."

[Frosty]

Karrin puts on the slightly-too-tight- clothing, forcing her chest to be squished. "Yeah...I think that my body has a *chance* to recover naturally, but some healing magic to restore my life force would be better indeed. I think we need to secure Davkas first though. Don't want him running off or anything."

[Maquise]

(What?)

You take care in retrieving your unconscious ally. Fortunately he does not seem to be too terribly worse for the wear.

"Do you think he'll be free of the enchantment when he wakes up?" Lyanna asks.

"No way to be sure," Berich responds.

[Frosty]

(When you get a negative level, then usually there is a saving throw to remove the negative level at the beginning of the day, with the same save DC as the ability that caused the negative level. In this case, is karrin allowed a save?)

"Better not wake him up for now. Alright, let's trash this place. Rub out all circles. Destroy all equipment!"

[Maquise]

(Yes, after 24 hours, but you have a 50/50 chance. If you look at what N'skarra said, you can find a hint)

The four of you begin the arduous task of destroying everything in the room that bears profane iconography. It is quite tedious; the room was arrayed as a temple, and nearly everywhere you look there is something offensive.

While you are in the process of your purge, the door to the southeast swings open. In marches the biggest troglodyte you have seen thus far, carrying a club nearly the size of Lyanna.

"Svabolen di wux renthisj Vs'shtak?" It says in a deep, gutteral voice.

"Si tir, svabol yenta wux?" Lyanna responds.

They converse shortly, then Lyanna says, "This one wishes to speak with you. I'll translate:

You have defeated the Serpent-mother and are destroying its totems. I am the Great-mother, the one who lays the eggs that hatch to be strongest of our brood.

It was I who was tasked with the defense of our den, and leading our nurses in caring for the eggs. I was strongest, and could have any male I wanted. Then she came. She looked more fertile, then also used Power to befuddle the minds of our tribe. She convinced us that she was best mother, but never laid eggs. I later found out she was breeding us so that she could consume our flesh for her Power.

By the time you arrived, I realized it was too late. Those under her Power began to force us to her so that she could devour us. My sisters and I fought them, and there was only much death. Now only I remain, and the eggs will have no one to care for them. I cannot sustain them alone, so they will rot. I have failed utterly, and ask only that you end my life."

[Frosty]

(Either she means she'll be back before 24 hours, or she means I've been marked somehow. Either way I want to get a Restoration, but I'm not sure where to get one. Perhaps the dragon?)

During the tedius destruction of profane items, Karrin asks, "So anyone know of a way to restore my essence? I don't suppose you know the magic for that, Lyanna?"

Karrin listens respectfully, but also takes the time to see if this troglodyte is evil before she responds.

[Maquise]

Lyanna says, "I know that there are potions capable of it, but it is beyond my abilities."
Your scan reveals a faint aura of darkness. You know that at this level, such evil is not beyond redemption, or necessarily damning.

(Hint:

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I don't think I'll ever grow tired of hearing you scream. In fact, I'll find a way to draw every shade of agony and ecstasy out of it. I am going to drain you until you gasp in the last dregs of your life force, then I shall rejuvenate you, and do it all over again!

Karrin knows that succubi don't have any inherent restorative abilities.

)

[Frosty]

(So the succubus is also a cleric of some sort? There's divine magic around, but for the other team it looks like...)

"Are you set on your path? I am willing to instead escort you to another troglodyte communty if you so desire. There has been much needless death today, and I do not desire more. Or if you do not know of any other troglodyt community, perhaps you would like to take another path...a path that your duty should compel you to do. You were tasked with the defense of your den, and yes you have failed. But does that not mean your kin would wish for you to avenge their deaths? Do not let their suffering be for nothing. You can help me FIND this wretched demon and we can end her existence together."