The Actual Vega North Campaign

[MCerberus]

Darin

Holding his blade at his side, Darin moves forward towards the outlined figure. With his eyesight, it is hard to clearly identify the threat, but it's better to be safe than dead. Moving faster than he would normally like, he moves forward, attempting to hide the squishing sound of a man stepping on bat feces. He makes no attempt to communicate other than an initial shrug towards the outline. Hopefully whatever it is hasn't spotted Darin yet.

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Move silently to i-16 taking the -5 for the speed. I should be in striking range without charging now. Hoping that the snake doesn't notice me yet.

Move Silently - (1d20+4)[16]

[neoseph7]

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Move silently to i-16 taking the -5 for the speed. I should be in striking range without charging now. Hoping that the snake doesn't notice me yet.

The creature has blindsight. In addition to not being flat footed, it cannot be flanked without drawing out it's guard, as per the long winded explaination I gave of the Cave template in the previous thread page. If you like, you may change actions.

[MCerberus]

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I think I'll keep my actions. Darin doesn't have any ranks in knowledge (dungeoneering) and wouldn't know such things.

[Slamexo]

Yivvix

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Yivvix will move over to I-12

[Cespenar]

Rhah

Rhah recoils a bit at the sight of the huge serpent, but he follows the group from behind, while grabbing loose the sling from his belt, and loads a bullet.

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Drawing out the sling and moving to K-13.

[neoseph7]

The slithering reptile, on it's turn, coils itself tighter, seeming ready to strike without warning, but otherwise not moving.

[Darkantra]

Slavomir

Drawing his weapon, Slavomir steps up beside a stalagmite and waits for the others to strike with their ranged weapons before making his move. For the time being he starts balancing on the balls of his feet and shifting side to side like he's getting ready to dodge an attack.

"I haf never seen such a large snake, it certainly iz interesting." he whispers back to Rhah.

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Moving to J12 and taking a total defense action for a +4 dodge bonus

[Deathslayer7]

Cara HP: 9 AC: 13

Will move closer to the snake, but stay back around 50ft or so and shoot a bullet at it.

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Be careful, no doubt it is poisonous, so don't let it bite you.

[Cespenar]

Rhah

"Isn't it?" Rhah whispers back, wondering why are they whispering. "It must be because of this underground environment."

After a moment, just as he sees that the snake has stopped, he shoots a bullet at it.

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Attack - (1d20+1)[11]
Damage - (1d4+2)[3]

[J-H]

Willem
Willem advances to H-11, just out of range of the snake, and waits for the ranged attackers to force it to move.

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Ready action to attack when the snake gets in range...in addition to my AOO if he passes me.
ReadyAtk - (1d20+2)[12]
ReadyDmg - (1d10+3)[6]
AOOAtk - (1d20+2)[8]
AOODmg - (1d10+3)[9]

[Feirgon]

Ja

Making sure to keep cover close by, Ja moves forward and draws his sling.

Then he studies the beast carefully. He half wonders if he has heard tales of such beasts...

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Ja will move to J-10 and draw his sling.

Bardic Knowledge: (1d20+2)[8]

Ignore the bardic knowledge roll if it is irrevelent to this situation.

[neoseph7]

Cara's stone strikes true, though Rhah's does not.

The deadly viper lunges at Willem's approach, successfully sinking his twisted fangs into his flesh.

Willem's counter, unfortunatly, was to no avail against the deadly serpent.

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Unless will's AC is higher than 20, the snake strikes true. Willem takes 3 damage and needs to make a fortitude save.

edit:
I misread my own map. Willem was not struck by the snake.

I don't think the Bardic knowledge check reveals anything of interest, but way to use a free action!
The pattern on the back of the snake bears a striking resemblance to the crest of the Viper Gang, a group of hoodlums long removed since before the end of the War. The patterns on the backs of Cave Vipers likely intrigued the youths towards the beginning of their life of crime.

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For some reason, Ja cannot help but think that he has seen this symbol as a tattoo on someone before...

Also, if people could include their current HP and AC I would be most appreciative.

[neoseph7]

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Darin and Yivvix still have a turn in rnd 2 before the snake, who is going to do the same thing as before (ready action to 5-ft-step and strike those that come within range). So everyone gets their next turn. The maps should be updated as of this post.

[Feirgon]

Ja

Sizing up the beast, Jarold unleashes his fury! ...of a single really small bullet...

A part of Jarold just died.

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I will use my second action, which I guess can be ignored if it is killed before my turn actually comes around.

To hit: (1d20+5)[16]
Damage: (1d3)[1]

If critical:

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Confirm: (1d20+5)[15]
Additional Damage: (1d3)[3]

I would also like to make a suggestion. During combat, if a person doesn't respond within a 24 hour period, we should just assume they withheld their action. This might make some people upset, but at least it will keep the game moving.

[Slamexo]

Yivvix, AC 18, Init 16

Moving next to the snake, Yivvix jumps up towards it with his foot outstretched and aimed for its head.

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Apologies for the delay, didn't realise it was my turn

Unarmed strike attack roll (1d20+1)[16]
Damage roll (1d4)[2]

[Deathslayer7]

Cara AC: 13 HP: 9

Aiming ath the animal again, she will shoot it.

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attack: (1d20)[4]
damage [roll1d4[/roll]

[neoseph7]

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From now on, just post your actions out of order, and I'll put them all together in initiative order. The snake is now wounded, and looks as if ready to flee. There is the rest of round 2 and the start of round 3 before the snake takes a withdrawal action.

[Darkantra]

Slavomir, AC15 (with charge) HP 11/11

"Vell, it iz magnificent but it could be dizturbing ze batz, best to be killing it now."

Slavomir adopts a duelist's pose for half a second before charging full out at the snake.

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So charging and attacking the snake
Charge Attack - (1d20+5)[20]
Damage - (1d6+1)[2]

[Cespenar]

Rhah Talec

Seeing the group charge the serpent, Rhah holds his sling hand and watches how the fight is going to end up. He takes a look at their back too, to see if any creature is sneaking on them.

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Spot - (1d20+4)[9]
Listen - (1d20+4)[22]

[MCerberus]

Darin 8/8 HP Initiative 13

With the attacks beginning, Celix moves in towards the snake but does not recklessly charge. Lowering Drekslash to his waste, he stabs at the beast, hoping to spill blood

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Move to d10 (30 feet)
Attack - (1d20+1)[3]
Damage - (1d6+1)[6]

[J-H]

Willem AC 15 13 hp Init 20
Waiting until the right time, Willem follows right behind Slavomir's charge, and swings his hammer at the snake's head.

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Ready action to move to E-9 (if I can hit the snake from there and it's not blocked, if I can't go there then someplace reasoanble) and attack the snake after someone else has, so that I don't get AOO'd with my relatively low AC.
Attack - (1d20+2)[15]
Damage - (1d10+3)[4]

[neoseph7]

The serpent lashes out at Slavomir during his charge. The two clash with a loud slice and hiss.

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Attack:(1d20+4)[13]
Damage:(1d4)[1]
If hit, Slav must make a fortitude save vs. Poison.

Unless I am mistaken, Yivvix is the only one who hasn't gone yet and can before the snake high tails it out of there. He has until morning to post. Otherwise, the Snake withdrawls from combat (though ranged attacks may still work for the rest of the round. Her speed is only 20ft.)


Edit: Willem killed her.

[J-H]

Willem
His hammer striking true, there is a loud crunching noise, as the snake's head caves in. The snake, deprived of its brain, writhes and shakes around for a little while, and then goes still as its body begins to shut down.

"I doubt it was just a single snake disturbing the bats. They can fly away from one such as this."

[Slamexo]

Yivvix

Landing softly on the ground after his flying kick, it's not long until the snake's head is finally smashed in by Willem.

"A snake like this wouldn't even bother the bats that much; probably just a coincidence that we ran into it."

Stepping over its large corpse, Yivvix proceeded forwards into the darkness and past the various stalagmites and stalacites.

[neoseph7]

The serpent falls dead and the battle is won. The sounds of combat stired a few bats about from the other rooms (as made evident from the sounds) but nothing seems different about the area. The only path leading on is straight to the west. The path back is to the east.

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Sorry it took so long to post. I had to do something illegal and very much painful to the individuals who have the odacity to call themselves an "Internet Service Provider". How about some XP? We all love XP. 100XP to the six of you.

I will have the cave area map updated with your next location soon.

[Cespenar]

Rhah

"I concur." he says to the kobold. "I hope that we won't have to kill any more of them."

He throws a look at the mangled body of the snake and moves on.

[Deathslayer7]

Cara

Let's continue moving on. I doubt that is what has been causing the bats distress.

[neoseph7]

The path opens into a large room, gutted in the middle bt a large chasm. The smell of guano is almost nauseating, and the stuff is waste deep along certain paths. The bats stir occasionally and loud hammer strikes (or something similar) can be heard below. A pile of bones can be seen off to the distance, decayed and ruined tools occupy a corner in the area and phosphourous fungus reveal enough details of the area to make out several paths.

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The map I show does not represent Z directional changes (ie up and down). Climbing (or atleast making climb checks) will not be required for now.

The Cave Map has been updated. There are several paths that can be taken from here, and listing them all would be tedious. If you guys are having a hard time reading the map, tell me and I will fix it.

[Deathslayer7]

Cara

No doubt these two passages lead back to the entrance, although they might lead to a side room. I suggest we take one of the forward paths (any top ones).

[J-H]

Willem
Willem nods agreement with Cara.