"Small Town" Chapter 1

[theduck]

Hating his lack of readiness, Pock examines what is going on and try adapting to the situation...

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Shadow Garrote, Shadow Jump, Mountain Hammer, Flashing Sun, Cloak of Deception, Distracting Ember

[Batpope Scott]

This probably isn't going to work but.....

Ivellios brandishes his holy symbol against the giant spider.

Begone from this place!

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Turning check
(1d20+1)[13]

Turning Damage
(2d6+8)[15]

After his attempt to turn, successful or no he moves towards the hole that his companion burned.

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Putting myself at D10

[distant quasar]

Ferranbear stands and growls, then hunkers down. For a while it seems nothing is happening...

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but then another bear appears next the GZS, clawing and biting at it.

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Casting Summon Nature's Ally IV to summon a brown bear in J/I:9/10.

The brown bear (which has +4 str and con, giving it 63hp) takes a full attack on the GSZ:

Claw1: (1d20+13)[27]
Damage: (1d8+10)[13]
Claw2: (1d20+13)[29]
Damage: (1d8+10)[13]
Bite: (1d20+8)[21]
Damage: (2d6+5)[13]

Grapple (if either claw hits): (1d20+18)[25]

[distant quasar]

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Concentration check (1d20+14)[28]

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GZS Rumble

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Reflex vs Akbar's fire Reflex DC 18 (1d20+8)[26]
Pock "Shadow Garrote, Shadow Jump, Mountain Hammer, Flashing Sun, Cloak of Deception, Distracting Ember"
(please roll your dice and explain better than listing a bunch of maneuvers. Also, Shadow Garrot isn't going to work on the undead. I'm going to have Pock act as I think he might given the list you made. Mountain Hammer make sense to overcome DR. It's already Flat Footed because you won initiative. I hate moving for players, but this really wasn't clear and the delay was already pretty bad (not your fault, but still). Thanks & Sorry Duck.)
Moves to J9 Mountain Hammer with ember (flank) and racial enemy (1d20+16)[23] vs 23AC; if hit (1d3+7)[9] and (1d6)[1] acid, (2d6)[11] hammer power.
Ivellios: Turning check failed. Despite a lower CR, he has high hit dice for being gargantuan and undead. Highly suggest you change tactics.
Ferran: you actually lost initiative. I guess I didn't notice. Same action?

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GZS tries to [full attack] bite brave pock
(1d20+20)[22] vs AC 20 and (2d8+12)[19] no poison glands.
If it moves it only gets +12 to hit.

First Akbar lets out a mighty line of fire. Though the GZS is quick to shield itself with its legs it still gets burnt. Then pock uses his small size and agility to move under the head of the spider. It goes in to bite, but Pock strikes a mighty blow first, causing it great anguish. Ivellios says BACK! but the GZS clearly isn't listening. It's aura is strong, and Ivellios knows he'll have to resort to more "bashy" methods if he hopes to slay the thing.

The spider doesn't give up. It attacks Pock, its nearest foe, pinching him with its nasty fangs. As much as it hurts, Pock can't help wondering if this guy has ever heard of a breath mint. Yuk.

[distant quasar]

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Yeah, same action. Didn't realize I'd lost initiative, sorry.

[theduck]

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Sorry about the ambiguity - had never actually changed my maneuvers from when I was running from the orc lady, so was using adaptive style to pick some combat ones - also, did forget about the shadow garrote not working

Pock, when he was at his most honest, had to admit to himself that he wasn't the most wise or intelligent of people - however, even he had to acknowledge that fighting alone, next to the giant intelligent undead spider, was probably not the brightest of ideas. Taking one last jab at the spider, he called up the shadows around him, and tumbled away from the terrible creature.

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attack: (1d20)[5] + 13
damage: (1d3)[3] + 6 + (1d6)[4] acid
Swift action: Stance to child of shadows (if I move >= 10 feet, gain concealment against ranged and melee attacks
Move to G9
Tumble: (1d20)[3]+ 17

[Batpope Scott]

I summon thee, sword of my wishes, to destroy my enemy. Hopefully.

Ivellios casts a quick spell to conjure a rapier that floats over to the spider to strike it.

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Casting Spiritual Weapon and having it attack the spider (Duh), and as a reminder it's not affected by DR since it's a force effect. Or something.

(1d20+5)[19]
(1d8+2)[6]

[Swami Monsoon]

Akbar draws a wicked looking steel skewer from his toolbelt. Its tip is flickering with flame as he hurls it at the eight-legged horror...

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Attack spider with javelin (1d20+11)[24]
Damage (1d6+6)[12]

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The GZS feels no pain. Its immense size makes it easy to hit, but its zombie qualities and think hide are difficult to do significant damage to.

Akbars javelin arcs and lands with an ineffective "Poink!" in the GZS's back. Pock swipes at a leg but gets no where. He does not penetrate the armour. With a wise and dexterous "Poof" he slips back into hiding. Ivellios' magical floating sword flies up to the GZS and begins whapping it in the face like feather duster.

OOoooo Hoooo Hooo HA!
That Tickles! it says before bushing the sword aside. This thing is a tank! ... Er... Or something more medieval sounding.

At last Ferran's summoned bear does some damage. Grrr It smacks the GZS with both paws, taking big chunks out of it.

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(1d20+32)[48] Grapple

Alas, its attempt to grapple the gargantuan spider is comically shrugged off.

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GZS attacking Tasty new bear treat!
(1d20+20)[25] if hit (2d8+12)[23]

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[theduck]

Pock watches as the abomination attacks the bear, giving another hit that - had it hit the poor halfling - would have felled him. Reading himself to charge back into the fray, he calls out to his allies.

Any healing you could offer would not go amiss

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Adaptive Style - replenishing Distracting Ember and and Mountain Hammer, trading shadow garrote for burning blades

Heh... he has 21/40 hitpoints now

[Batpope Scott]

Ivellios quickly jogs over to Pock and heals his wounds.

Healing and a little pick me up for you. I think you'll need it.

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Moving to F9

Casting Cure Moderate Wounds with Imbued Healing on, giving Pock a +2 Insight Bonus on skill checks and ability checks.

(2d8+7)[13]

[Swami Monsoon]

Dissatisfied with the results of the previous attack, Akbar draws a wicked looking, many-spiked meat tenderizer from his belt and moves forward, searching for a vulnerable point on the spider's massive body...

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Move to O-9 (Should be flanking with bear)
Attack with warhammer
(1d20+13)[29]
(1d8+7)[10]

Switch to toughness aura (DR 2/magic) should have done that last round...
Also forgot to check breath weapon recharge (1d4)[4]

[distant quasar]

Ferranbear's bear roars in pain as the GSZ bites into it, but quickly retaliates.

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at 40 hp. (51 +12 from augmented summoning - 23 = 40)

The summoned bear:
Claw1: (1d20+13)[16]
Damage: (1d8+10)[17]
Claw2: (1d20+13)[19]
Damage: (1d8+10)[18]
Bite: (1d20+8)[11]
Damage: (2d6+5)[11]
Grapple: (1d20+18)[26]

Also, Ferran wildshaped into a bear himself before the encounter started.

Ferranbear stands and roars, suddenly emitting a bright light as he lumbers towards the GSZ.

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GSZ takes (1d4)[3] damage from the Holy Radiance of Ferranbear

Move to I/J:11/12... just able to make it with 40ft movement speed
Claw1: (1d20+14)[22]
Damage: (1d8+9)[14]
Grapple: (1d20+19)[20]

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Pock feels Ivellios' healing goodness moving through him. It's like Ivellios is touching him from the inside. Not unpleasant, but still... a bit "personal". He's healed at any rate, and that's good. Right?

Akbar takes a jaunt around the GZS to flank him.

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AoO for 10ft step in threat range (1d20+12)[32] if hit (2d8+12)[25]

When Akbar is in position he meat tenderizes the GZS's bum. CRaCk! The tenderized breaks right through the exoskeleton. Stinky goo plops out of of the hole. The visual effect is... gross.

The summoned bear has another go at the GZS Arrr grroowl rar rar but she isn't able to do much more than paw at the spider's leg.

Ferranabear uses the opportunity to give a bear uppercut. POW! Right in the kisser!

OW! Stop that!

That small floating rapier continues to follow the GZS around. It flips and flaps at the GZS's hard body as best it can. By sheer luck it manages to stick somewhere relevant.

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(1d20+5)[23] if hit (1d8+2)[3]

The GZS prances around a bit. The first thoughts of doubt begin creeping in his mind. Maybe this was the wrong fight to pick. But the thought is quickly dismissed when the GZS realizes he is a zombie and not an intelligent being. He spews a sticky tangle from his web hole and withdraws to give Akbar his full attention

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Spew! Spew!
Escape Artist DC 20; Break Str DC 24; 16 hp/5 ft sq. with DR/5 and fire burns through affected areas like nothing but does 2d4 to anyone covered in web.
Both Escape and Break are standard actions.

AoO for the withdrawal (single attk not full obviously)
Bear (1d20+13)[24] if hit (1d8+10)[16]
Ferranabear (1d20+14)[16] if hit (1d8+9)[10]
Akbar (1d20+13)[16] if hit (1d8+7)[14]

In the process of withdrawing, Akbar and the bear both score significant hits. POW POW!!!

OOwwwie! I don't like this game anymore.

But the maneuver may have been worth it. Akbar feels very alone and singled out. He can probably hit the GZS easily enough (How can he miss something that big, right?) but the retaliation will be all on him, and he took a nasty spider leg to the face in his attempt to flank. The GZS is looking rough... if they can finish him off before he eats spicy Akbar...

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[distant quasar]

"Rawr!" the bears claw desperately at the web.

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Strength check: (1d20+10)[26] for summoned
and [/roll]1d20+8[/roll] for Ferran

[distant quasar]

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(1d20+8)[9] for Ferran. EDIT: should've left it botched...

The summoned beast breaks free, and heads up to the GSZ.

"Rawr, rooooar, grrr!" - There is no escape! Resistance is futile!"

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to N/M:8/9

[theduck]

Now, this dance ain't done, spider

Shadow's consume Pock, who reappears on the far side of the spider. With a savage thrust, Pock tries to drive his tiny dagger deep into the undead monstrosity.

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Shadow Jump to N-14
Mountain Hammer Strike: (1d20)[17] + 15 (flanking)
damage: (1d3)[1] + 6 + (1d6)[2] acid +(2d6)[3]

[Batpope Scott]

Ugh.. This is disgusting!

Ivellios begins an incantation to make sure there's at least one person who happens to be "bright".

I hope the shining light of Mercuria can sort you out!

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Casting Light of Mercuria and otherwise just standing there. Concentration check to avoid spell fizzle, DC 15 for being entangled. I think. (1d20+11)[12]

[Swami Monsoon]

Akbar takes another mighty swing at the monster...

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(1d20+11)[15]
(1d8+7)[11]

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Death of a Spider

Whap! Crack! *Shiny*!

The S.W.A.G. crew claw, hammer, and brighten that GZS until it collapses lifelessly.

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The gargantuan corpse will torment travelers no more...

[Batpope Scott]

Ivellios struggles to try and escape the web.

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Escape Artist (1d20+1)[16] Soooo not passing this...

Could... someone help me?

[distant quasar]

The summoned bear heads over and attempts to claw through to Ivellios, as Ferranbear attempts to break out of the web.

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For summoned bear: (1d20+10)[28]
For Ferranbear: (1d20+8)[23]

[Swami Monsoon]

Akbar trades the tenderizer for an over-sized meat cleaver and begins to cut away the strands of web holding his comrades...

"Nasty business, this..."

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Eventually our heroes manage to free themselves from the web. It is slow going out of the maze of spider silk and back into the butterfly infested flower forest. Ahead they can see a sea of giant butterflies, and just beyond that, clear grassy hills. This part of the forest is especially dense with butterflies. It is also the last leg of the accursed over-sized garden. If they have anything to do before they dive back into danger, they had better do it now.

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Anything that would take them less than 30 minutes that is. This is not a safe place to rest.

[Batpope Scott]

How injured are all of you? I can heal your wounds. I think.

Ivellios steps out of the webs with a shudder and prepares one of his wands of vigor.

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Butterfly lane (Part Three - The Final Countdown)

From the edge of the spider web maze, our heroes can see a sea of large vampire butterfly. They crawl over each other for want of space. Worse yet, they are ornery. Pockets of butterfly, here and there, are fighting each other. It is only a short 300 feet or so to the edge of the flower forest, but it seems as if any hope of walking through peacefully is hopeless. They need to clear a path, or find another route, or prepare for a long and protracted fight. Beyond this, the team can see the soft light of the sun about to set and the rolling gopher hills that lead to the rowdy and famous "Happy Orc" Bar and Grill.

[Batpope Scott]

Ivellios pokes Akbar with his wand of Vigor while it activates. Here. This'll make the wounds feel better.

Ivellios stares down at the large group of buttervamps and sighs. Do we think summoned creatures will drive them off this time?

[distant quasar]

"We could try it, I suppose," Ferran says. "Unless someone else has any ideas?"