The Road Ahead - Left Fork [IC]

[TankLaser007]

Hibr

The little shadow sinks back into the earth and quickly begins move back towards the direction he left the others. he sends to his new friends "There is a strange darkness here that not even I cannot see in, maybe its a magic dark or something indivisible. Sounds like its got some knives!"

[JonU]

Vyory

Hearing this news, Vyory decides to come down to the group to make it easier to talk things over. He lands softly a short distance away and walks up to the group in hopes that he won't alert the potentially blind guy to the fact that a dragon is next to him. He then asks, "So there is something down there that has what sounds to be knives or short swords. But you say there is a darkness down there that you can't see through to tell exactly who or what is down there." He thinks for a minute before coming up with probably the worst idea ever. "You know," he says, drawing it out, "we could burn it out." He pauses before realizing how bad this sounds and then quickly adds, "If we burn him out, I'm sure we could earn enough money to get this man's property replaced. Just an idea, but I'm not to fond of going in to fight something I can't see." He then looks over at the old man and makes careful note to stay out of reach of his cane just in case he has angered the man.

[KingFrog]

Ghilbrizeth

The bulky troll holds out a hand to the old man and utters a monosyllabic command, "Key." If the old man complies, Ghil will slide the key into the lock but leave it unturned for a moment as he gestures the other to step back a foot or so. Taking a moment to focus and bring forth his mantle of flames, Ghil stands in front of the door with his falchion held in one hand. Provided noone speaks up to discourage him until this point, Ghil gestures for the others to be ready and, giving them a few moments to prepare, opens the door and steps in, blocking the entrance with his bulk and his flames and taking his sword up in both hands, prepared for the blades in the dark.

Spoiler: OOC:

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Ghil will try to avoid catching the basement on fire, if possible, then steps in and readies an action to attack any threat he perceives as close enough. He expects the sound of the door open and the advent of light to draw the creature out. rolls provided in case they are applicable. If it charges, I think I get an additional attack due to steadfast boots.
Miss chance: (1d100)[31], high is miss
attack: (1d20+8)[14], damage: (2d4+9)[15]
Second, if charged: miss chance: (1d100)[35], high is miss, attack: (1d20+8)[15], damage: (2d4+9)[13]
---crit stuff---
attack: (1d20+8)[24], damage: (2d4+9)[17]
Second, if charged: miss chance: (1d100)[12], high is miss, attack: (1d20+8)[25], damage: (2d4+9)[12]

[Swami Monsoon]

Reza

"I have a way to flush it out of there that probably won't start too much of a fire. And it will hurt but not kill, if somehow the creature is not a threat to us. I'll just need somebody to open the cellar door and then step away."

[KingFrog]

Ghilbrizeth

His brows furrowed at the odd notions of his smoky companion, why would you want to spare a creature that might attack you? Although, perhaps he intends to use whatever it is as a beast of war or burden if possible, like the decaying flying thing the lizard had been riding. Taking a moment to douse his flames, Ghil steps back up to the door with one hand on the latch and stares quizzically at Reza for the sign to commence, the other hand on his weapon, ready to take up his sword if this got bloody.

[Snowbluff]

Sil

Sil shudders. "Attacking small animals, possibly sadistically, is a sign of a kind of madness. I've read about it before. We should be careful." Sil disappears.

[Swami Monsoon]

Reza positions himself about 20 feet from the door, lining himself up so that he is facing directly into the entrance.
"Open it now and step aside!"
When the door opens and Ghilbrizeth is clear, he exhales a roaring jet of smoke and embers into the doorway. Once that's done he flies over to the roof, to be out of the line of fire if anything shoots or charges out of the door.

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Using Scalding Gust. As Gust of Wind, with everything hit taking 3 fire damage. It should extend another 40 feet into the basement and/or swirl around if it hits obstacles inside.

[Silver Night]

A piercing screech issues from the cellar. As the searing embers and smoke billow out, they are disturbed by something - something that seems to be otherwise invisible!

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Okay, we will start the actual combat probably tomorrow as I'm mobile atm. However, go ahead and roll initiative (I'll roll for anyone who doesn't get around to it). Is Gil in front of or next to the door?

[JonU]

VYORY

As Ghil and Reza prepare to open the doors, Vyory gets about 30 feet above the door and hovers in place. He's hoping to get flanking attacks on whatever comes through the doors.

Spoiler: initiative roll

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initiative - (1d20+7)[19]

[Snowbluff]

Sil!!!!!

Spoiler: Rolls

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(1d20+15)[31] spot
(1d20+7)[22] ini

[Silver Night]

The creature seems to be on the stairs, perhaps preparing to attack. You can only tell due to an occasional swirl of smoke around its form.

Spoiler: Sil

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It seems like it might be a quadruped of some sort. You are pretty positive it is about 10' down the stairs from the entrance.

Spoiler: Init Order

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Sil, Reza & Vyory
Enemy(s)
Hibr & Gil

Gil would have been able to position himself back in front of the door.

[Swami Monsoon]

Reza hovers level with the roof, just above the doors, waiting for a target to show itself...

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If he can see the enemy/the disturbance it causes and can avoid hitting allies, he will use his breath weapon w/Entangling Exhalation.
Damage (1d6)[4] Entangled for (1d4)[2] rounds
If nothing is visible he will delay.

[Snowbluff]

Sil shiens some light on the issue.

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Dc 20 Will Color spray

[JonU]

Vyory
(I'm assuming Vyory would notice the swirl of the smoke)


When Vyory notices the smoke swirling on the steps, he drops down so that his breath will cover the stairs the thing is standing on and lets loose with his breath.

Spoiler: Breath Weapon

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Maximized cold breath does 6 damage
Cooldown - (1d4+3)[7]
Figures it would be a max cooldown roll.

[Silver Night]

The indistinct spot in the smoke seems very agitated - then Sil's Color Spray hits it and it seems to wobble? Maybe? Regardless it doesn't so anything else.

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Everyone can go now.

[KingFrog]

Ghilbrizeth:

Swinging his sword down at the shrouded creature, Ghil is clearly not above taking advantage of a potentially incapacatitated enemy.

Spoiler: Rolls/OOC

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If the creature is close enough to hit with the falchion, Ghil uses that. If forced to swap to his longspear to attack without stepping out of the chokepoint,
attack is -1, damage is 1d8 instead of 2d4.

(1d20+8)[25], damage: (2d4+9)[16].

[TankLaser007]

Hibr

Hibr glides beneath the earth pausing near the stairs to listen and look for their assailant.

Spoiler: OOC

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Spot - (1d20+9)[17]
Listen - (1d6+6)[7]

[Swami Monsoon]

Reza holds back once others move into contact with... whatever this is. He watches the door in case something else emerges...

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Hold position above door.
If I got a breath off last round it takes (1d6)[1] lingering damage.

[JonU]

Vyory


Vyory stays about 10 feet from the entrance waiting for the creature to expose himself.

[Silver Night]

Something bright orange spatters as Ghil feels the resistance of flesh or something flesh like when he strikes with his blade. Blood? Perhaps of a kind.

The smoke is beginning to clear, though, and as it begins to clear you have a glimpse of the distorted area moving again. It attacks Ghil in a rush up the stairs!

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Attack: (1d20+8)[23]
Damage: (1d6+3)[6]
If it hits it bypasses DR as magic, slashing & Adamantine

Now that it is moving again, it has concealment - roll a d5 with your attack and a 1 is a miss unless it is an area of effect or otherwise doesn't require an exact target.

[KingFrog]

Ghilbrizeth

The creatures blades shear through Ghil's thick skin easily, causing a look of concern to darken his mien. The troll had expected this to be a fight without real stakes, but he had clearly underestimated the creature. Dropping the spear, useless in close quarters, Ghil draws his falchion and swings down at the creature.

Spoiler: OOC/Rolls

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Assuming the creature has closed with Ghil, he can no longer use the spear effectively. If the creature is somehow attacking with reach, Ghil will use his spear again to maintain his position in the chokepoint.

-1 attack if using spear

Attack (1d20+8)[23], damage if falchion: (2d4+9)[13], damage if spear: (1d8+9)[13]
crit rolls: Attack (1d20+8)[22], damage if falchion: (2d4+9)[14], damage if spear: (2d8+18)[27]

[Swami Monsoon]

Reza tries to align himself properly and exhales another gust of smoke and embers at where he thinks the hidden enemy is...

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Breath weapon, 30' line (5'/1 square wide) at (estimated location of) enemy. He will first move to line up a clear shot, being conservative and making sure not to hit Ghil or others, even if it means he misses.
Damage (2d6)[11]
Lingering damage (last round) (1d6)[5]

[JonU]

Vyory

Vyory patiently waits for the creature to expose itself as he stands right behind Ghil.

[Silver Night]

Again, orange goo splashes, this time with a smell of burning hair that is deeply offensive.

Reza's flame nearly toasts the top of Ghil's head, but reaches the area of the creature as well. However the creature seems to still be up and able, and it attacks again, this time a blow coming from either side!

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Attack: (1d20+8)[26]
Damage: (1d6)[6]

Attack: (1d20+8)[20]
Damage: (1d6)[4]

[KingFrog]

Ghilbrizeth

Bleeding in multiple places, but still feeling strong, Ghil swings again. His wounds are visibly healing, but not as fast as the creature creates new ones.

Spoiler: Rolls

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attack: (1d20+8)[26], (1d5)[5], 1=miss
damage: (2d4+9)[13]
crit confirm: (1d20+8)[19]
damage add: (2d4+9)[13]

[Snowbluff]

Sil holds her dagger close to herself, trying to spot the creature. "He's... uh..."

Spoiler: Spot

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(1d20+15)[30]

[Swami Monsoon]

Reza tries to mark the creature's location with clinging embers...

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Same as before, being cautious and willing to miss rather than hit Ghil, breath 30' line, this time with Entangling Exhalation.
Damage (1d6)[3]
Target entangled for (1d4)[3] rounds.
Hopefully the clinging residue will mark the target.

[Silver Night]

More orange blood spatters, and the creature keens, a screech that ascends out of hearing range for most of you (though Sil can still hear it, and it is very annoying until it abruptly cuts off.) The smoldering creature tumbles forward, seemingly motionless though still difficult to fully discern. However, Sil can make out it has a small head, and seems wiry - almost scrawny. It's back limbs seem to be clawed feet, but its forelimbs end in what might be some sort of blades.

Spoiler: Everyone

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Make a listen check!

[Snowbluff]

Sil points out the creature! "Oh! There it is!"

Spoiler: Rolls

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(1d20+15)[17] Listne

(1d20)[12]
+13 arcane
+8 Relegion or local
Trying to identify it.

[Silver Night]

As the creature in front of you expires it twitches a few times and is still.

Spoiler: Sil, Reza and Hibr

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As the creature expires, you hear something behind you. A soft, strange ripping sound.