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Jan 27, 2020 10:18 pm

Jan 27, 2020 10:18 pm

The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

OOC:

Looks like we have Jabes, Aldrusian, Caesar, Heister, Campeador, and MattParody who want in on this one. And Gardensun! Let's begin!

Jabes - Corunir, Heroism
Aldrusian - Duren, Wyvern Predator
Caesar - Snakebluff, Obligation
Heister - Andras, Bounty Hunter
Campeador - Zanzur, Transfusion
MattParody - Ziggurd, Dragonheart
Gardensun - Tip, Displacer Beast Predator

Jan 28, 2020 2:09 am

Jan 28, 2020 2:09 am

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

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Thick shadows press in around the party as they travel through tunnels far beneath the earth. A long way they have come, and with much farther to go.

A sudden trembling shakes the ground, and the tunnel about them collapses. Heavy rocks rain down about the companions as they tumble away into darker paths...

OOC:

Go ahead and make Dexterity saves to see how well you fare! DC 13, or you take 5 bludgeoning damage. Save for none.

The rumbling stops. The air is thick with choking dust, but only those with the gift of darkvision can see it - the tunnel ahead and behind is sealed with fallen stone, but a yawning hole has opened off to one side. The path they previously traveled has closed, but it seems that a new way has appeared.

The slow drip of falling water beckons the companions onward...

Corunir, Human Paladin

Jabes.plays.RPG

Jan 28, 2020 7:04 am

Jan 28, 2020 7:04 am

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Despite his heavy armor, Corunir dodges the falling rocks with the alacrity and agility of a cat. "Is everyone alright?"

Last edited February 15, 2020 4:08 pm

Rolls

Dex save vs. DC 13 - (1d20+1)

(20) + 1 = 21

Duren Albercroft

Aldrusian Inactive forever!

Jan 28, 2020 5:28 pm

Jan 28, 2020 5:28 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Duren ducks and rolls to try to avoid the falling rocks.

OOC:

Duren takes a sharp, stoney jab to his left hip as he rolls away. 5 points and a bit of a limp for awhile.

Last edited January 28, 2020 5:30 pm

Rolls

Dexterity save - (1d20+3)

(3) + 3 = 6

Unice 'Snakebluff' Peckham

Caesar Inactive forever!

Jan 28, 2020 5:34 pm

Jan 28, 2020 5:34 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

[ +- ] Unice "Snakebluff" Peckham

Unice' mind is far away at home, thinking about her childhood, when suddenly the tunnel collapses. Because of that, she isn't fast enough to effectively dodge, so a rock of the size of an apple hits her forehead.
Stupid Snakebluff! she thinks to herself as the headache spreads from the point of impact. Shouldn't think about the past. The Oath forbids it. She feels like she deserves this for breaking the tenets of sobriety and vigilance she has sworn to uphold.
She then turns toward the other paladin. Yes, I am fine. she answers, rubbing her forehead.

OOC:

Damage noted. Also, I forgot the Channel Divinity in the CS, added it.

Last edited January 28, 2020 6:06 pm

Rolls

Dex save vs. DC 13 - (1d20+2)

(4) + 2 = 6

gardensun Inactive for 27 days

Jan 28, 2020 7:26 pm

Jan 28, 2020 7:26 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

"This is fine," Tip wheezes, shrugging off rocks and picking herself off the ground. "There's probably way cooler stuff this way." She squints blindly into the darkness. "Probably."

Tip fails her save and takes 5 bludgeoning damage.

HP: 20/25

Rolls

Dex save - (1d20+4)

(2) + 4 = 6

Zigurd 'Ziggy' Flametongue

MattParody Inactive for 10 months

Jan 28, 2020 10:32 pm

Jan 28, 2020 10:32 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

"GREAT FIRE!" Ziggy exclaims as he slams his back against the wall to avoid the falling debris.

He coughs loudly in the dust cloud, "I am fine Corunir. But, this chocking darkness does suck."

Last edited January 28, 2020 10:38 pm

Rolls

Avoid rocks - (1d20+1)

(13) + 1 = 14

Zanzur Klibelmick

campeador Inactive forever!

Jan 28, 2020 10:41 pm

Jan 28, 2020 10:41 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

"Ooof," Zanzur yelps as he gets pummeled by rocks. "Help!"

Zanzur's familiar, Brassbeak is buried underneath the rockfall. The gnome knows there's no hope for the owl. He will just have to summon her again on the morrow. This sunless place just became even more dismal.

Last edited January 28, 2020 10:48 pm

Rolls

Dexterity save - (1d20+2)

(1) + 2 = 3

Brassbeak's dexterity save - (1d20+1)

(4) + 1 = 5

Aldrusian Inactive forever!

Jan 28, 2020 11:00 pm

Jan 28, 2020 11:00 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

OOC:

Well, Ara, bet you didn't expect such horrible rolls from your players on opening day. Reminds me of the Cubs of old. Now that we're nearly all down 20% I imagine there's a dragon right around the corner. lol

Heister Inactive forever!

Jan 29, 2020 2:58 am

Jan 29, 2020 2:58 am

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Such an event had caught Andras by a bit of surprise, but it was not something he had seen before, he gave it his best shot to duck and tumble out of the way. Fortunately, it wasn't super hard to find footing and get to safety.

OOC:

Forgot to add my saving throw modifier but I think I'm in the clear regardless. Its a +5

Last edited January 29, 2020 3:00 am

Rolls

Dexterity Saving throw - (1d20)

(14) = 14

Jan 29, 2020 4:19 am

Jan 29, 2020 4:19 am

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

OOC:

Aldrusian - I figured about half the party would fail. But I didn't expect the poor owl familiar! In any case, I promise not to attack the party with rabid horses in this adventure!

With the exception of the gnome in their ranks, the companions find themselves utterly blind to their surroundings. While his allies stumble about in the dark, voices echoing in the stale air, Zanzur notices a small stream of water flowing from the new opening into the collapsed passage of tunnel. As they adjust to their new surroundings, the heroes find that the water beneath their feet is rising ever so slowly.

OOC:

So it's totally dark. We'll assume that the party has standard adventuring gear, so torches are an option if you want light. If the party provides no light source, they probably want Zanzur to guide them forward.

Heister Inactive forever!

Jan 29, 2020 6:11 am

Jan 29, 2020 6:11 am

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

*with the darkness settling, Andras struggled to find his tinderbox before grasping it and starting an attempt to light a torch*
"Come on...There."
*The Torch bristles to life, giving its light to the area. His longbow has been put away and has been replaced with one of two shortswords*

Last edited January 29, 2020 6:12 am

Jan 29, 2020 1:45 pm

Jan 29, 2020 1:45 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

The flickering light of Andras' torch sends the darkness fleeing. The new passageway before them runs perhaps twenty feet, and then divides into two paths.

One leads left. The other, right.

Zanzur Klibelmick

campeador Inactive forever!

Jan 29, 2020 4:41 pm

Jan 29, 2020 4:41 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

"Well, uh... this rising water is a concern," Zanzur says. The fact that he is the shortest, and would be the first to drown is not lost on him.

Zigurd 'Ziggy' Flametongue

MattParody Inactive for 10 months

Jan 29, 2020 5:45 pm

Jan 29, 2020 5:45 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

"The peoples of my land always keep their most valuable treasure in the leftmost longhouses, so I think that left path would be best." Ziggy explains after squinting off the sudden torchlight and taking in these new surroundings.

"But, whichever way is less flooded will do. Fire & Water are not the best of friends." he says with a knowing wink towards Zanzur

Rolls

Figure out whichever way is best(Survival check) - (1D20+3)

(17) + 3 = 20

Corunir, Human Paladin

Jabes.plays.RPG

Jan 29, 2020 8:36 pm

Jan 29, 2020 8:36 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Corunir places a gauntleted hand gently on his wounded companions' shoulders to ease their hurts. Then, he draws "Valor," his longsword as he speaks, "Come, my friends! Glory awaits!" With that, he leads the way in the direction Ziggy has indicated.

OOC:

Lay On Hands 5 hit points each for Duren, Zanzur, and Tip.

Duren Albercroft

Aldrusian Inactive forever!

Jan 29, 2020 8:37 pm

Jan 29, 2020 8:37 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Duren covers his eyes when he hears the striking of stone on steel and opens them slowly when he smells the burning torch. Not saying anything he looks around at their new passageway and watches the flow of water to gauge its speed and depth. Once the group moving Duren limps forward with a grimace on his face and his mace as hand.

Jan 29, 2020 10:33 pm

Jan 29, 2020 10:33 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

The walls of both tunnels shine with slick wetness as water trickles down them from above. From the look of things, the water level might rise by as much as a foot within the hour.

The party moves down the left tunnel, with Corunir at the lead. Splashes beneath their toes are a constant reminder of the danger that threatens them. Should these tunnels fill with water... Then the light from Andras' torch falls on oddly flat ground ahead; walls and floor of worked stone. What craftsmanship or masonry that might have given a clue as to the builders of such a place appear worn long ago by time and ruin. On the far side of the room, a connecting hallway stretches into darkness.

As the party inspects this strange room forgotten by time, Duren notices something move on the ceiling. Not water such as runs down the walls, but something thicker. Darker... Two large clumps of slime fall from above, their squirming masses splatting to the wet floor and wriggling towards the nearest companions!

OOC:

Roll initiative!

Heister Inactive forever!

Jan 29, 2020 11:33 pm

Jan 29, 2020 11:33 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

"What on- Everyone ready!"

*Andras kept his grip on the shortsword in his right hand*

Rolls

Initiative - (1d20+3)

(12) + 3 = 15

gardensun Inactive for 27 days

Jan 30, 2020 12:48 am

Jan 30, 2020 12:48 am

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

"Oh, wow! Those things are so gross!" Tip cries with elation. In her haste to approach the slimes she pays no attention to her footing and ends up floundering in the water, very unprepared for combat.

OOC:

That should be +3, not +4. ...Not that it matters here.

Rolls

Initiative - (1d20+4)

(1) + 4 = 5

Corunir, Human Paladin

Jabes.plays.RPG

Jan 30, 2020 2:37 am

Jan 30, 2020 2:37 am

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

"'Ware the slimes!"

Rolls

Initiative - (1d20+1)

(3) + 1 = 4

Unice 'Snakebluff' Peckham

Caesar Inactive forever!

Jan 30, 2020 1:01 pm

Jan 30, 2020 1:01 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Take care! standing in front, close to Corunir, Unice draws blade and crossbow.

Rolls

initiative - (1d20+2)

(14) + 2 = 16

Zanzur Klibelmick

campeador Inactive forever!

Jan 30, 2020 2:22 pm

Jan 30, 2020 2:22 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Zanzur stays well back from the oozes as he prepares to cast a spell.

Last edited January 30, 2020 2:25 pm

Rolls

Initiative - (1d20+2)

(20) + 2 = 22

Duren Albercroft

Aldrusian Inactive forever!

Jan 30, 2020 6:44 pm

Jan 30, 2020 6:44 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Duren dances away from the gooey substance and fends it off with his sword if it's close enough for him to engage.

Rolls

Initiative - (1d20+8)

(11) + 8 = 19

Jan 30, 2020 8:47 pm

Jan 30, 2020 8:47 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

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The two rippling gray oozes have indistinct forms, but surge hungrily towards the closest targets - Corunir and Snakebluff!

OOC:

I've got a neat little initiative tracker that I rolled the oozes' initiatives in. I'll probably only update the tracker (with hp and stuff) at the top of each round, but for the most part you should be able to see on your own if your attacks hit and then narrate appropriately. I also prefer it when players announce at the end of their post how much damage they deal to whom, as well as the damage type. I may also add whimsical interjections between peoples' turns, but when you're up next in line just go for it.

Heister - let me know Andras

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Zigurd 'Ziggy' Flametongue

MattParody Inactive for 10 months

Jan 30, 2020 10:26 pm

Jan 30, 2020 10:26 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

"Disgusting slimes, the Flametongue line will not end this day!" Zigurd announces loud as he sees their slippery foes.
He reaches up to the large metal handle over his shoulder.
From the frog on his back he draws a large, slightly curved blade.
The sword is very reminiscent of a large tooth.

Rolls

Initiative - (1D20+1)

(12) + 1 = 13

Heister Inactive forever!

Jan 31, 2020 6:37 am

Jan 31, 2020 6:37 am

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

OOC:

Know what exactly?

Jan 31, 2020 12:50 pm

Jan 31, 2020 12:50 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Heister says:

OOC:

Know what exactly?

OOC:

Lol, sorry about that. When I was posting last I thought your character sheet might be on dnd beyond somewhere, so I was going to ask your hp and ac. And then I actually checked your character sheet here on GP and found it all filled out. And promptly forgot to delete that sentence fragment. Apologies for the confusion!

And speaking of confusion, I'll clear another couple of things up for everyone: I'll put Ziggurd where he should be in the initiative order instead of at the end. Also, according to the initiative tracker it should be Zanzur (Campeador) who goes first! And then Duren, and then Snakebluff.

Aldrusian Inactive forever!

Jan 31, 2020 10:14 pm

Jan 31, 2020 10:14 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

OOC:

Should we do free-for-all attack posts or wait for the people in front of us post first?

Feb 1, 2020 12:06 am

Feb 1, 2020 12:06 am

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

OOC:

It's been a while since we've heard from Campeador. Let's just go through in order for this fight. We might try something faster next time.

Aldrusian - with Campeador delayed you're up next. Go for it!

Duren Albercroft

Aldrusian Inactive forever!

Feb 1, 2020 3:03 am

Feb 1, 2020 3:03 am

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Duren steps to where he has a good swing at one of the oozes and pounds it with his mace.

Rolls

attack w/mace, damage - (1d20+4, 1d6+2)

1d20+4 : (13) + 4 = 17

1d6+2 : (3) + 2 = 5

Zanzur Klibelmick

campeador Inactive forever!

Feb 1, 2020 5:40 am

Feb 1, 2020 5:40 am

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Zanzur uses his transmutation magic to pick up a fist-sized stone and fling it at the same ooze that Duren is attacking. As the rock whizzes past, the residual magic in its wake settles on Duren's leather jerkin, charging it with evocation magic.

OOC:

Duren's armor now holds 1 transfusion charge.

[ +- ] Catapult

[ +- ] Armor Infusion

Last edited February 1, 2020 5:42 am

Rolls

Bludgeoning damage if ooze fails DC 13 Dexterity save - (3d8)

(431) = 8

Feb 1, 2020 12:49 pm

Feb 1, 2020 12:49 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Duren's mace strikes home on the nearest ooze, splatting a good portion of the wet monster. As he draws the weapon back, however, the ranger notices that his weapon has sustained unusual wear.

[ +- ] Corrode Metal

Zanzur's spell has a more satisfying effect, sending the stone to smash into the center mass of the ooze.

OOC:

To make things clear, let's say that both Duren and Zanzur attacked Gray Ooze 1, so that one's got like 9 hp left.

Snakebluff, then Andras!

Rolls

Ooze Dex save vs catapult - (1d20-2)

(6) - 2 = 4

Unice 'Snakebluff' Peckham

Caesar Inactive forever!

Feb 2, 2020 9:43 am

Feb 2, 2020 9:43 am

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Noticing that Duren's sword got damaged by the attack, Unice decides to use her crossbow rather than the longsword she carries. She closes in on the undamaged Ooze, and shoots it at point blank range.

Rolls

Attack w/ Crossbow - (1d20+4)

(13) + 4 = 17

Damage (if it hits) - (1d6+2)

(5) + 2 = 7

Feb 3, 2020 12:03 am

Feb 3, 2020 12:03 am

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

OOC:

Alright, this is too slow for me. It's been a while since I ran a pbp game without either using my speedy rules or alongside some app like Discord or Facebook Messenger to poke people when it's their turn.

So! Officially swapping over to my speedy rules, found here. They take some getting used to, so feel free to ask any questions. Long story short, at the beginning of the round you players post and describe your turns (in any order), and then at the end of the round I summarize everyone's actions in context with each other and the enemies' actions. I also reserve the right to bump us into the next round when there is only 1 player left who hasn't posted, and that player gets 2 turns in the subsequent round.

Also, I encourage you all to take a look at the monsters' hp and AC - they're included at the beginning of each round in order to give you all free reign in narrating your own hits/misses.

We'll just say that those who have already taken their turn this round (Duren, Zanzur, and Snakebluff) are good as they are, and everyone else can pile in posts as soon as they want.

Hopefully this makes for more fast-paced gameplay! Have at it!

gardensun Inactive for 27 days

Feb 3, 2020 12:52 am

Feb 3, 2020 12:52 am

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Tip unhooks the whips fastened over each hip and gives them a flick to unfurl them. "You reckon they'll splatter everywhere if I get 'em with these?" Two more quick flicks of her wrists send the whips cracking at the weakest ooze. "Cha cha!" she cries, adding her voice to the snap of the whips as they slice deep into the ooze.

Tip deals 9 damage to Ooze 1.

HP: 25/25
AC: 15

Rolls

Whip 1 - (1d20+5)

(15) + 5 = 20

Whip 2 - (1d20+5)

(9) + 5 = 14

Damage (for both) - (2d4+6)

(21) + 6 = 9

Heister Inactive forever!

Feb 3, 2020 5:38 am

Feb 3, 2020 5:38 am

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

*Andras, seeing the damage done to the weapon put the sword away, but with the water rising, resorted to trying to hold the torch in his hand with his teeth as he pulled out his longbow and took a shot*

*the arrow connects, hitting ooze 1 with an arrow*

Last edited February 3, 2020 5:39 am

Rolls

Attack with Longbow - (1d20)

(14) = 14

Damage - (1d8+3)

(6) + 3 = 9

Corunir, Human Paladin

Jabes.plays.RPG

Feb 3, 2020 7:08 am

Feb 3, 2020 7:08 am

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

"Filthy abominations!" Corunir snarls when he sees the damage to Duren's mace. The paladin flings his longsword aside just as his companions destroy the first ooze. Then Coruninr draws a javelin and surges forward to deal with the remaining creature.

Rolls

Javelin melee attack - (1d20+5, 1d6+3)

1d20+5 : (7) + 5 = 12

1d6+3 : (4) + 3 = 7

Divine smite - (2d8)

(63) = 9

Zigurd 'Ziggy' Flametongue

MattParody Inactive for 10 months

Feb 3, 2020 5:52 pm

Feb 3, 2020 5:52 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Zigurd bellows a roar of challenge that almost sound bestial at the tail end as he follows Corunir's javelin into the second ooze.

OOC:

Ziggy is charging in whilst engaging his Dragon Rage which gives him temp HP and wreathes his blade in fire. Which we, Zigurd & I, are hoping make our weapon "magic enough" to avoid this corrosion? *fingers crossed

As he crosses the field, flame engulfs his blade but, the water which he wades in causes his footing to slip and he missed with Red Tooth by handbreadth.

Last edited February 3, 2020 5:55 pm

Rolls

Slash attack on the Ooze#2 - (1D20+4)

(2) + 4 = 6

Sword damage, 2 of which is FIRE - (2D6+4)

(12) + 4 = 7

Feb 3, 2020 7:37 pm

Feb 3, 2020 7:37 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

The party lets loose on the two creeping oozes with weapons and spells. In moments the monsters are slain, but not before injuring the two nearest companions. When the echoes of combat cease, replaced once more with running water, both Corunir and Snakebluff find their armor compromised the same as Duren's weapon.

[ +- ] Pseudopod

With the immediate threat ended, the companions notice that the air they breathe seems more stale. Ahead, a hallway of stone leads deeper into whatever ruins this place might be...

Rolls

Ooze 1 vs Corunir - (1d20+4)

(19) + 4 = 23

Dmg to Corunir (bludgeoning, acid) - (1d6+1, 2d6)

1d6+1 : (3) + 1 = 4

2d6 : (36) = 9

Ooze 2 vs Snakebluff - (1d20+3)

(14) + 3 = 17

Dmg to Snakebluff (bludgeoning, acid) - (1d6+1, 2d6)

1d6+1 : (4) + 1 = 5

2d6 : (43) = 7

Zigurd 'Ziggy' Flametongue

MattParody Inactive for 10 months

Feb 4, 2020 2:51 pm

Feb 4, 2020 2:51 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

As the flames and rage recede, Zigurd comes back to himself and reviews the surroundings.
He doesn't sheathe Red Tooth though...

"All this ooze and water doesn't make this any easier..." he says with frustration.

Last edited February 4, 2020 2:53 pm

Rolls

Which way to go? (Survival) - (1D20+3)

(6) + 3 = 9

Feb 4, 2020 6:08 pm

Feb 4, 2020 6:08 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Zigurd sees that there are two options before the party. Either they can backtrack into the tunnels and try the other path at the intersection, or continue forward in these ancient halls of worked stone.

Corunir, Human Paladin

Jabes.plays.RPG

Feb 4, 2020 7:35 pm

Feb 4, 2020 7:35 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Corunir retrieves his longsword and sheathes it. He does his best to sluice acid away from his armor. He's unhappy about the damage, to his precious gear, but he has no choice but to soldier on.

"Which way then, friend Zigurd?"

Zigurd 'Ziggy' Flametongue

MattParody Inactive for 10 months

Feb 4, 2020 8:27 pm

Feb 4, 2020 8:27 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

"I say we should head further inside. What we seek must be in the beyond, not in the before." Zigurd answers Corunir

Corunir, Human Paladin

Jabes.plays.RPG

Feb 5, 2020 10:38 am

Feb 5, 2020 10:38 am

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

"Truer words have never been uttered! Deeper into the tunnels, then! Follow me!" Corunir bravely marches on... in the wrong direction.

Last edited February 5, 2020 10:39 am

Feb 5, 2020 9:12 pm

Feb 5, 2020 9:12 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

As Corunir turns back towards the tunnels, he quickly finds two more oozes making their way towards the party. It is unclear whether this pair happened to be wandering by, or were drawn by the commotion of the battle that recently took place. Whatever the case, the two monsters seem to wriggle in delight at finding prey.

Feb 5, 2020 9:14 pm

Feb 5, 2020 9:14 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

OOC:

Round 1 Player Phase!

Speedy rules here. Just take your turn whenever!

Everyone is in range to move and attack, but Corunir is closest and most likely will be targeted by the oozes.

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Duren Albercroft

Aldrusian Inactive forever!

Feb 5, 2020 10:07 pm

Feb 5, 2020 10:07 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Duren sees the two new oozes approaching and takes the time to bring out his bow and notch an arrow. With room available he will fire as they come into range.

Rolls

Bow attack on #1, Damage - (1d20+5, 1d8)

1d20+5 : (2) + 5 = 7

1d8 : (4) = 4

gardensun Inactive for 27 days

Feb 5, 2020 10:55 pm

Feb 5, 2020 10:55 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

"Ha! I used-ta know an innkeeper who jiggled like that!" Tip lashes out with her whips. With the smooth motion of her stiles, she pretends her arms are jelly. "Hrblblbrb."

Tip deals 10 slashing damage to ooze 1.

HP: 25/25
AC:15

Rolls

Whip 1 v Ooze 1 - (1d20+5)

(6) + 5 = 11

Whip 2 v Ooze 1 - (1d20+5)

(12) + 5 = 17

Damage x2 - (2d4+6)

(31) + 6 = 10

Zanzur Klibelmick

campeador Inactive forever!

Feb 5, 2020 11:58 pm

Feb 5, 2020 11:58 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

"This way, Corunir..." Zanzur says, as the paladin gets turned around, but is interrupted by the arrival of the oozes. With an exclamation in gnomish, followed by rapid incantations in the arcane tongue, Zanzur touches Corunir's sword, lending it an unearthly glow, then flings a flaming bolt at the creatures, but his shot goes wide.

OOC:

Corunir's sword is now a +1 magic weapon, and his armor now holds 1 transfusion charge 2 transfusion charges.

[ +- ] Magic Weapon

[ +- ] Armor Infusion

Last edited February 8, 2020 1:47 pm

Rolls

Firebolt - (1d20+13, 1d10)

1d20+13 : (1) + 13 = 14

1d10 : (1) = 1

Feb 6, 2020 12:38 am

Feb 6, 2020 12:38 am

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

OOC:

Campeador - With Magic Weapon being a 2nd level spell, you should be able to put 2 charges on Corunir's armor.

Corunir, Human Paladin

Jabes.plays.RPG

Feb 6, 2020 2:41 am

Feb 6, 2020 2:41 am

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

"YOU SHALL NOT PASS!" Corunir cries, standing as a shining bulwark against the foul creatures.

[ +- ] Channel Divinity: Heroic Challenge

Heister Inactive forever!

Feb 6, 2020 4:02 am

Feb 6, 2020 4:02 am

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Andras without a word took the time to bite on the torch (Not hard, he didn't want to lose his teeth but firm enough to keep it in place)
As he whipped out his bow once again and fired. Another solid hit, and another arrow lost

Last edited February 6, 2020 4:02 am

Rolls

Ranged Attack - (1d20+7)

(15) + 7 = 22

Damage - (1d8+3)

(3) + 3 = 6

campeador Inactive forever!

Feb 6, 2020 12:12 pm

Feb 6, 2020 12:12 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Araklusta says:

OOC:

Campeador - With Magic Weapon being a 2nd level spell, you should be able to put 2 charges on Corunir's armor.

OOC:

Thank you for reminding me! Yes, two charges! Definitely spending my Reaction to detonating those if Corunir takes damage. Hopefully, no allies will caught in the blast.

Last edited February 6, 2020 12:16 pm

Unice 'Snakebluff' Peckham

Caesar Inactive forever!

Feb 6, 2020 12:37 pm

Feb 6, 2020 12:37 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Seeing that Corunir seems to be protected quite well, Unice instead takes a shot with her crossbow.
The bolt shoots from the weapon, penetrating the homogeneous mass that is her enemy.

OOC:

forgot to add that i wanted to attack ooze 2

Last edited February 6, 2020 12:38 pm

Rolls

Hand Crossbow attack - (1d20+4, 1d6+2)

1d20+4 : (5) + 4 = 9

1d6+2 : (3) + 2 = 5

Feb 6, 2020 11:35 pm

Feb 6, 2020 11:35 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Round 1 Summary

The dim passageway fills with bright light as Corunir's armor shines, revealing clearly the gray masses jiggling towards the paladin. Arrows and crossbow bolts fly towards the oozes, but they wriggle closer.

The first slaps at Corunir with a slimy pseudopod, but the glowing paladin easily withstands the blow. The second ooze flings itself into the air and latches onto Corunir's helmet, emitting a strange hiss as it tries to squeeze its bulk through his visor.

Flesssh for the Facelesss Lord!

Corunir is just beginning to feel the sting of acid on his face (after resistance Corunir takes 2 bludgeoning and 2 acid damage) when Zanzur detonates the armor transfusions warding the paladin's armor. The explosion obliterates the ooze on the wet floor (Ooze 1 takes lethal damage), and dislodges the one clinging to Corunir's visor. It falls to the ground with a heavy splash.

Rolls

Ooze 1 wis save vs Heroic Challenge - (1d20-2)

(9) - 2 = 7

Ooze 2 wis save vs Heroic Challenge - (1d20-2)

(12) - 2 = 10

Ooze 1 vs Corunir - (1d20+3)

(8) + 3 = 11

Ooze 2 vs Corunir - (1d20+3)

(18) + 3 = 21

Dmg to Corunir (bludgeoning, acid) - (1d6+1, 2d6)

1d6+1 : (3) + 1 = 4

2d6 : (31) = 4

Ooze 1 Dex save vs transfusion charge - (1d20-2)

(10) - 2 = 8

Ooze 2 Dex save vs transfusion charge - (1d20-2)

(17) - 2 = 15

Dmg to ooze 1 (force) - (2d6)

(53) = 8

Feb 7, 2020 12:07 am

Feb 7, 2020 12:07 am

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

OOC:

Round 2 Player Phase!!

Zigurd can take 2 turns this round.

Ooze 1 is dead and ooze 2 is wounded. Get 'em!

Gray Ooze 2
AC 8
HP: 17/22

gardensun Inactive for 27 days

Feb 7, 2020 1:43 am

Feb 7, 2020 1:43 am

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

"You know, suddenly I'm liking these guys a lot less," Tip frowns. Her complaint is barely heard through the sound of her striking whips.

Rolls

Whip 1 - (1d20+5)

(8) + 5 = 13

Whip 2 - (1d20+5)

(15) + 5 = 20

Damage - (2d4+6)

(11) + 6 = 8

Unice 'Snakebluff' Peckham

Caesar Inactive forever!

Feb 7, 2020 7:11 am

Feb 7, 2020 7:11 am

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Taking another shot at the ooze, Snakebluff mumbles Oh come on, die already...

Rolls

Hand Crossbow attack - (1D20+4, 1d6+2)

1D20+4 : (11) + 4 = 15

1d6+2 : (2) + 2 = 4

MattParody Inactive for 10 months

Feb 7, 2020 6:04 pm

Feb 7, 2020 6:04 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Zigurd is lost in his head and the fact that these ooze get the drop on him put him on the back foot and he is delayed with his attacks.
So lost in his head, in fact, that he doesn’t rage either.
"Karrabast! These oozes are everywhere."

Rolls

Delayed first slash against ooze - (1D20+4)

(20) + 4 = 24

Delayed second slash against ooze - (1D20+4)

(9) + 4 = 13

Slash damage - (2D6+2)

(32) + 2 = 7

Slash damage - (2D6+2)

(61) + 2 = 9

Duren Albercroft

Aldrusian Inactive forever!

Feb 7, 2020 9:28 pm

Feb 7, 2020 9:28 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Duren draws another arrow and releases at the remaining ooze trying to stay out of its range.

Rolls

bow attack on ooze 2, damage - (1d20+5, 1d8)

1d20+5 : (19) + 5 = 24

1d8 : (6) = 6

Heister Inactive forever!

Feb 8, 2020 1:36 am

Feb 8, 2020 1:36 am

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Andras takes the time and fires another shot hoping to take down the targets. His arrow still flies true and hits a target (presumably)

Last edited February 8, 2020 1:36 am

Rolls

Attack roll - (1d20+7)

(10) + 7 = 17

Damage - (1d8+3)

(7) + 3 = 10

Zanzur Klibelmick

campeador Inactive forever!

Feb 8, 2020 1:45 pm

Feb 8, 2020 1:45 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Zanzur flings another flaming bolt at the remaining ooze.

Last edited February 8, 2020 1:46 pm

Rolls

Firebolt - (1d20+5, 1d10)

1d20+5 : (4) + 5 = 9

1d10 : (10) = 10

Feb 8, 2020 3:31 pm

Feb 8, 2020 3:31 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Round 2 Summary

The ooze quivers hungrily and lashes out at Corunir, but the rest of the companions bring the monster down, and its mass dissolves into the water on the floor.

Rolls

Ooze vs Corunir - (1d20+3)

(9) + 3 = 12

Feb 8, 2020 3:36 pm

Feb 8, 2020 3:36 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

For the second time in as many minutes the party is left to wonder which path to choose - forward into the strange temple, or try to find a way around in the tunnels...

Corunir, Human Paladin

Jabes.plays.RPG

Feb 8, 2020 4:02 pm

Feb 8, 2020 4:02 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

"Huzzah!" Corunir exults. "Onward, friends!" the paladin raises his (temporarily) enchanted blade and leads the way into the temple (he gets the direction right this time).

Aldrusian Inactive forever!

Feb 8, 2020 5:22 pm

Feb 8, 2020 5:22 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Duren shrugs and follows the others keeping his bow ready for the next band of brother oozes.

Feb 8, 2020 11:57 pm

Feb 8, 2020 11:57 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

The sound of running water gradually grows louder as the companions head deeper into the temple. The wet walls bear faded murals of swirling, indistinct shapes, but the party finds no more of the gray oozes.

The hallway before them eventually opens to another room. The walls and floor glisten from the light of Andras' torch, and the party sees a floating pile of bones in one corner - floating in the air, that is. Suspended in the air next to the bones is a hammer made of some dark metal. Even a few coins hang in the air nearby, their metal faces cleanly reflecting the torchlight.

The bones and other items shift slightly in the air, and then the companions hear an odd sound... Is someone whistling? It takes a moment for the group to realize that the carefree sound is echoing not in the world, but within their minds.

Corunir, Human Paladin

Jabes.plays.RPG

Feb 10, 2020 6:03 am

Feb 10, 2020 6:03 am

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

"Steady, friends," Corunir exhorts his companions, and whispers a blessing upon them, before warily approaching the floating bones to learn more of their nature.

OOC:

Casting Bless on Zanzur, Ziggy, and Tip.

[ +- ] Bless

Rolls

Arcana or Religion (same modifier) - (1d20-1)

(9) - 1 = 8

Unice 'Snakebluff' Peckham

Caesar Inactive forever!

Feb 10, 2020 11:20 am

Feb 10, 2020 11:20 am

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Unice steps closer, following Corunir. She holds sword and crossbow ready, while concentrating on her surroundings. Careful, guys, this doesn't look good.

[ +- ] Divine Sense

gardensun Inactive for 27 days

Feb 10, 2020 3:46 pm

Feb 10, 2020 3:46 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Tip creeps in a little closer to Corunir and Snakebluff. "Guys, I liked the oozes better." She grips the handles of the whips at her belt tightly.

OOC:

Ive got a Cure Wounds for someone who's feeling ouchy.

Seeing the gravity of Corunir's wounds up close, Tip gives the worst one a deliberate poke, encouraging it to close.

Tip casts Cure Wounds and Corunir gains 9 hp.

Rolls

Cure wounds - (1d8+2)

(7) + 2 = 9

Zigurd 'Ziggy' Flametongue

MattParody Inactive for 10 months

Feb 10, 2020 5:28 pm

Feb 10, 2020 5:28 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Who is in here with us...?Zigurd quietly questions as he looks upon the following treasures and hears the whistling.

Jabes.plays.RPG

Feb 10, 2020 7:19 pm

Feb 10, 2020 7:19 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

gardensun says:

OOC:

Ive got a Cure Wounds for someone who's feeling ouchy.

OOC:

Corunir is at 15/28 HP.

Feb 11, 2020 4:20 am

Feb 11, 2020 4:20 am

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

The party's unease grows as every sign points to the room being empty of another soul.

Snakebluff's supernatural sense detects no creatures within the room, though the entire temple reeks with the influence of the Abyss.

Corunir steps forward to examine the bones. A skull visible in the mix proves the origin as humanoid, though of what race he isn't sure... As he approaches, he is suddenly surrounded with thick liquid, as though he has stepped into a vertical pool of mucus.

The whistling stops.

Ooblek the Astonishing

Feb 11, 2020 4:24 am

Feb 11, 2020 4:24 am

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

I say!

As suddenly as he enters the near-invisible gelatinous cube, Corunir finds himself tossed out and to the floor.

What the what? What odd... things you are! The telepathic voice is tinged with curiosity. What are you? How did you get here? Do you have names? The items suspended in the air ripple slightly as if the ooze is squinting at the group. I love names!

Corunir, Human Paladin

Jabes.plays.RPG

Feb 11, 2020 4:47 am

Feb 11, 2020 4:47 am

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

"Corunir the Valiant!" says the paladin proudly, having regained his composure and offering the gelatinous being a salute. "And these are the Brave Companions! Might we ask your name... uh, sir?"

Last edited February 11, 2020 8:49 am

Ooblek the Astonishing

Feb 11, 2020 5:07 am

Feb 11, 2020 5:07 am

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

The cube quivers with delight. The Valiant! My, that's a name indeed! Its mental whistle picks up again for a moment, appropriately awe-inspired. It shivers slightly before answering. My name... I haven't got one at the moment. I suppose I should have one. What would you call me, Corunir the Valiant? Make it a good one! Eagerness floods through the telepathic bond.

Corunir, Human Paladin

Jabes.plays.RPG

Feb 11, 2020 2:31 pm

Feb 11, 2020 2:31 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

"Ooblek the... the Astonishing!" Corunir suggests, remembering how he was knocked off his feet.

Zigurd 'Ziggy' Flametongue

MattParody Inactive for 10 months

Feb 11, 2020 3:16 pm

Feb 11, 2020 3:16 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

"I am known as Zigurd of the Flametongue Tribe."says the barbarian with a tilt of his head.

"Names are very important. I am sorry that you do not have one... But, I agree with Corunir. That is a fitting name for a creature so majestic as yourself." finishes Zigurd with a genuine smile.

"Friend Ooblek, might you know of the treasures the Brave Companions seek?"

Last edited February 11, 2020 5:50 pm

Duren Albercroft

Aldrusian Inactive forever!

Feb 11, 2020 5:41 pm

Feb 11, 2020 5:41 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Another voice calls out from the back of the room, "And I am Duren Albercroft, the Wyvernbane."

gardensun Inactive for 27 days

Feb 11, 2020 11:08 pm

Feb 11, 2020 11:08 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Tip perks up. "Okay, oozy things are awesome again! I'm Tip! How long have you been down here? How did you learn to talk?"

OOC:

Rolled some healing for Corunir in my previous post.

Ooblek the Astonishing

Feb 12, 2020 3:18 am

Feb 12, 2020 3:18 am

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

The ooze seems to ponder the name for a moment. Ooblek. Ooooooo...blek. OoOOOOooblek! Astonishing! I like it! The jelly-cube does a happy little dance that sets the bones inside drifting weirdly.

Treasure... Well, I suppose I have some here... Ooblek squeezes out everything it has and dumps it on the temple floor. The bones, coins, and hammer all clang as they hit the ground. You're welcome to it all! I've never had friends before. Can we be friends? I've been down here... An odd sucking sound emanates from beneath the cube, almost as though Ooblek is tapping a 'foot' on the floor in thought. Well, as long as I can remember! Which is odd, considering... Hmm. What was I saying?

Zanzur Klibelmick

campeador Inactive forever!

Feb 12, 2020 5:36 pm

Feb 12, 2020 5:36 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

"Fascinating! Definitely Astonishing! A gelatinous cube with telepathic abilities!" Zanzur strokes his whiskers. "Zanzur Klibelmick! Pleased to make your acquaintance! What is it that you find odd? Zanzur tries not to show it, but the gnome finds the discovery of an ooze with psychic abilities quite disconcerting. This one seems harmless for the moment, but that skeleton is evidence the situation could very well go badly if things were to turn sour.

Last edited February 12, 2020 5:37 pm

Zigurd 'Ziggy' Flametongue

MattParody Inactive for 10 months

Feb 12, 2020 5:41 pm

Feb 12, 2020 5:41 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

"What is the last thing you remember, Friend Ooblek? Might it be the person that once animated these bones in life?Zigurd asks helpfully as he crouches down to investigate the dropped loot.

He is especially interested in the hammer although, truth be told it, would have to be a mighty weapon indeed for him to hang up his tribe's ancestral sword Red Tooth...

Rolls

Investigation of the ooze droppings - (1D20)

(17) = 17

Corunir, Human Paladin

Jabes.plays.RPG

Feb 12, 2020 6:49 pm

Feb 12, 2020 6:49 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Corunir is lost in his own thoughts. 'The Brave Companions?' What a banal name for such an illustrious group! Perhaps I answered too hastily. The Unrivaled Unit? Shem's Stalwart Seven?...

Last edited February 12, 2020 6:49 pm

Unice 'Snakebluff' Peckham

Caesar Inactive forever!

Feb 12, 2020 8:55 pm

Feb 12, 2020 8:55 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Being more on the silent side, Unice stays at the side of the group, listening to them talk to a being she wouldn't have basic intelligence to mere moments ago.

Ooblek the Astonishing

Feb 12, 2020 10:31 pm

Feb 12, 2020 10:31 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Zzzzanzzzzur... Zanzur! A wonderful name, indeed! I don't find it odd at all!

Ooblek continues babbling happily while Zigurd looks through the pile. The barbarian finds a dozen gold pieces, and discovers that the hammer has some faded runes on it. It likely has some magical properties.

The last thing I remember... why, that's an easy question. I remember... Hmm. That's odd... It trails off again for a moment. Not sure about those bones though. It used to be a drow elf, I think. It was a while ago.

Zigurd 'Ziggy' Flametongue

MattParody Inactive for 10 months

Feb 12, 2020 10:56 pm

Feb 12, 2020 10:56 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

"Ah ha. 12 gold for 'The Fund'...and this hammer might be of mythical quality. I will take it with us so that we may understand it's workings later on. Identifying magics in new things is something our Zanzur handles, Ooblek" Zigurd says as he puts away the loot while talking to his companions, new and old.

"Will you be accompanying The Brave Companions as we head further into the caverns, Ooblek?" Zigurd asks the jelly as much as he is asking his fellow adventurers.

Duren Albercroft

Aldrusian Inactive forever!

Feb 13, 2020 5:53 am

Feb 13, 2020 5:53 am

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

"Perhaps if he joins us, he could speak to others of his kind who dwell here and convince them that we're on their side." Duren's frown begins to turns somewhat upward.

Heister Inactive forever!

Feb 13, 2020 7:57 am

Feb 13, 2020 7:57 am

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

"It is an idea to be sure. There is always more room for help" Andras spoke through varied and somewhat heavy panting after falling a bit behind from the others.

Ooblek the Astonishing

Feb 13, 2020 11:47 pm

Feb 13, 2020 11:47 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Ooblek's jiggling is less apparent now that its treasure has been disgorged. The others? Oh, they don't make good conversation. Not like you people. But I could come with you! I keep things REALLY clean.

Corunir, Human Paladin

Jabes.plays.RPG

Feb 14, 2020 12:29 am

Feb 14, 2020 12:29 am

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Corunir peers at the cube as it "speaks." Since it seems no intention of attacking the adventurers then he sees no harm in letting it tag along.

"Onward then, old friends and new!" the paladin leads deeper into the temple.

Last edited February 14, 2020 12:31 am

Rolls

Insight - (1d20+2)

(4) + 2 = 6

Feb 14, 2020 3:03 am

Feb 14, 2020 3:03 am

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Ooblek happily scoots along with the party, leaving the floor clear and clean wherever it passes. From the filthy stare of this hallway, the companions might guess that if Ooblek passed here before, it must have been long ago. The cube continues its carefree whistling.

The next chamber is far different from the rest of the temple they group has seen up until this point, though the floor is just as wet. The walls here have somewhat clearer designs, carved with worn and faded bas-reliefs. These show strange, swirling shapes that might be waves, tentacles, or some combination thereof.

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/ad/e2/3a/ade23a6d0c4cb759dab3871918fe3a3b.jpg

Along the right wall branch four hallways floored with heavy flagstones, each one extending into darkness. A large portion of the left wall is broken away, revealing another path of natural stone. The sound of falling water that the party has heard seems to come strongest from this open passage.

Heister Inactive forever!

Feb 14, 2020 4:11 am

Feb 14, 2020 4:11 am

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

"Do you think that anything could follow us from behind? If you do I could make sure to set up something to keep them occupied."
Andras asks the group.

Corunir, Human Paladin

Jabes.plays.RPG

Feb 14, 2020 4:30 am

Feb 14, 2020 4:30 am

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

"That would be wise," agrees Corunir, as he peeks down each hallway in turn, including the natural tunnel.

OOC:

Where are we positioning Ooblek? If it will obey instructions at all, that is.

Rolls

Perception - (1d20+2)

(17) + 2 = 19

Zigurd 'Ziggy' Flametongue

MattParody Inactive for 10 months

Feb 14, 2020 5:52 pm

Feb 14, 2020 5:52 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

"I want to be sure that water I hear isn't coming to drown us..." Zigurd says he cranes his ear towards the opening where the water flowing is loudest.

OOC:

Survival check to try and discern which way might be best/safest

Rolls

survival check - (1D20+3)

(7) + 3 = 10

Heister Inactive forever!

Feb 15, 2020 12:57 am

Feb 15, 2020 12:57 am

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Andras takes the time to head over to where they had come from, and worked magic to set up a sort of vine in the ground.

OOC:

I am going to use a spell slot to set up my vine trap from where we came from. Unless something thinks it would better fit elsewhere.

Feb 15, 2020 3:57 pm

Feb 15, 2020 3:57 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

OOC:

Andras is able to set one trap for 'free' (without expending a spell slot) once per short or long rest, so long as he takes 1 minute to do so instead of an action. So he doesn't need to expend a spell slot at the moment unless he feels urgently pressed for time.

The companions take a few minutes to inspect the chamber and its exits more closely as Andras magically wards the way behind them.

From what Zigurd can tell, most of the flooding has come from tunnel beyond the broken wall. The water level on the floor seems to have risen about a half a foot in the last half hour.

Corunir notes that the floor tiles in the four hallways appear weakened in places. It is difficult to say how much weight the floor may be able to bear in any of those four paths.

Ooblek stays mostly still, though the floor beneath the ooze's mass squelches on occasion as it shifts its weight. The party gets a sense of immense curiosity as it watches them work.

Zigurd 'Ziggy' Flametongue

MattParody Inactive for 10 months

Feb 15, 2020 9:58 pm

Feb 15, 2020 9:58 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

"We need to keep moving and hopefully into higher ground. This water level is no good for any of us." Zigurd explains while looking between the other companions for the way forward.

Corunir, Human Paladin

Jabes.plays.RPG

Feb 16, 2020 3:40 am

Feb 16, 2020 3:40 am

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

"Water flows from higher ground. Let us find the source," Corunir says, heading through the broken wall, into the natural tunnel.

OOC:

I assume my Bless spell has run out by now.

Last edited February 16, 2020 3:40 am

Duren Albercroft

Aldrusian Inactive forever!

Feb 16, 2020 8:55 pm

Feb 16, 2020 8:55 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

As the others pass through the broken wall Duren stays behind to watch their back. He calls to them as they make their way through the tunnel, "Did no one check those four deep alcoves? I'll stay back here and make sure we have no surprises at our back."

Jabes.plays.RPG

Feb 16, 2020 10:18 pm

Feb 16, 2020 10:18 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

OOC:

Corunir did check, actually. Rolled a 19 on Perception. But he doesn't have darkvision, and relies on Andras torch. So yeah, might've missed something.

Feb 17, 2020 3:16 am

Feb 17, 2020 3:16 am

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

OOC:

Yeah, the result of Corunir's check is that he noticed the weak floor tiles.

With each step down the rough-walled tunnel, the group heard the sound of pouring water grow louder. Soon they come to a small cavern with cracks in the ceiling, through which flows a cascade of water. through cracks in the 10-foot-high ceiling. From the rate of the falling water, it would seem that the cracks were caused by the tremor the party experienced earlier. It's only a matter of time before water floods the entire complex.

There appear to be no other passages leading out of this cavern.

Heister Inactive forever!

Feb 17, 2020 6:40 am

Feb 17, 2020 6:40 am

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

OOC:

Oh that ain't good. By the way, I will spend the minute to set the trap without using a spell slot

"This seems to be the source..." Andras muttered rather frustrated.

Corunir, Human Paladin

Jabes.plays.RPG

Feb 17, 2020 2:46 pm

Feb 17, 2020 2:46 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

"That, it does," murmurs Corunir, disappointed at the discovery. "Shall we turn back, then? Try those four hallways?"

Zigurd 'Ziggy' Flametongue

MattParody Inactive for 10 months

Feb 17, 2020 5:09 pm

Feb 17, 2020 5:09 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Zigurd can't help himself and he gawks a bit at the cascade.
"Yes, yes. Let us be on our way in the opposite direction. Come along, Ooblek" Zigurd says with a bit of shock to all of the Companions and the jelly. And he makes to follow Corunir back out again.

gardensun Inactive for 27 days

Feb 17, 2020 5:17 pm

Feb 17, 2020 5:17 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

"Well the water helps at least a bit..." Tip muses as they walk. She examines the entrances of each path. "Which one is least soggy? We want to go up anyway, right?"

OOC:

Not a great roll. Survival would be +4 so an 11, or Perception +2 to make 9.

Rolls

Which path is driest? - (1d20)

(7) = 7

Aldrusian Inactive forever!

Feb 18, 2020 12:41 am

Feb 18, 2020 12:41 am

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Duren hears the conversation and steps into the corridor they had earlier traveled along and looks into the northernmost 'hallway', his bow at the ready with an arrow set into the string.

Zanzur Klibelmick

campeador Inactive forever!

Feb 19, 2020 5:14 am

Feb 19, 2020 5:14 am

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Knowing the group needs his ability to see in the dark, but also making sure to stay behind the bigger folk should any threat appear, Zanzur peers into the same hallway as Duren.

Carcabob Inactive for 26 days

Feb 22, 2020 2:46 am

Feb 22, 2020 2:46 am

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

OOC:

Heads up! Pardon the interruption. I'm doing some cleaning.

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Feb 24, 2020 1:16 am

Feb 24, 2020 1:16 am

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

OOC:

Wow, I must have really goofed with something last time I posted. Like, somehow I copied Aldrusian's post and pasted it into my own, and lost the post I had written. Anyway, I returned Aldrusian's words to his own post and deleted the weird thing I had. I can't remember what I meant to have written, so I guess we'll just go on with the game!

From what the companions can tell, each of the four passages has roughly the same amount of water on the floor. The water seems to be flowing down through cracks in the floor of each passage, suggesting that there may be another level of the temple below.

Ooblek squelches along with the party. What ho! A bit wet, isn't it? Yes, I'm pretty sure that's new. Pretty sure...

The passages themselves each curve around to the left after a few dozen feet.

Duren Albercroft

Aldrusian Inactive forever!

Feb 24, 2020 5:59 am

Feb 24, 2020 5:59 am

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

[ooc]I do that all the time but mine is usually within a single post. I've been known to spend 15 minutes on a single brilliant post and with a single missed keystroke, lose it all.[/ooc

"If the water is flowing to a lower level here then there is likely a way down to it not far away. Going in that other direction may lead us away from that entrance." Duren takes a couple of steps down the second hallway.

Corunir, Human Paladin

Jabes.plays.RPG

Feb 24, 2020 6:10 am

Feb 24, 2020 6:10 am

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

"Lead on then, brave Duren!" Corunir says, following the ranger. "Come, friends! Do not fall behind."

Zigurd 'Ziggy' Flametongue

MattParody Inactive for 10 months

Feb 24, 2020 5:37 pm

Feb 24, 2020 5:37 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Zigurd sticks with the group but keeps an active eye out for trouble in whatever flavor it might present itself...

OOC:

….And I guess what I meant by peeled is actually shut tight....

Last edited February 24, 2020 5:38 pm

Rolls

Eyes peeled for trouble (Perception) - (1D20+1)

(2) + 1 = 3

Feb 24, 2020 11:23 pm

Feb 24, 2020 11:23 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

At the head of the group, Duren proceeds carefully down the chosen passage - until the floor gives way beneath him. The slick stones fall away, taking the ranger with them...

Duren's fall is short and the landing is softer than expected. Indeed, he feels the ground beneath him ripple in response to his impact. He has only a moment to notice the enclosed pit about him when a large black ooze squelches out from beneath him and draws itself up to attack!

Rolls

Duren Dex save DC 11 - (1d20+5)

(3) + 5 = 8

Feb 24, 2020 11:37 pm

Feb 24, 2020 11:37 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Round 1 Player Phase!

OOC:

So Duren is down in trap pit that has a nasty ooze at the bottom. He can crawl out by using his action to make a DC 11 ability check (athletics or acrobatics could apply, his choice).

Speedy rules, so everyone go ahead and post when you can. Also, feel free to command Ooblek.

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Corunir, Human Paladin

Jabes.plays.RPG

Feb 25, 2020 2:49 am

Feb 25, 2020 2:49 am

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

OOC:

Would Corunir know anything about black puddings? Like their Split ability? Yeah, probably not.

How deep is this hole?

Last edited February 25, 2020 2:50 am

Rolls

INT check (if applicable) - (1d20-1)

(3) - 1 = 2

Feb 25, 2020 4:59 am

Feb 25, 2020 4:59 am

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

OOC:

With all the water it's hard to say how deep the pit is, but Duren is about 10 feet down.

Zigurd 'Ziggy' Flametongue

MattParody Inactive for 10 months

Feb 25, 2020 2:58 pm

Feb 25, 2020 2:58 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

"DUREN!" Zigurd yells as he surges forward sheathing Red Tooth.
He slides on his stomach to the pit edge and reaches his hands down to help him up.

"Duren, grab my arms and I'll get you out of here!" he pleads

OOC:

I'm hoping to provide Duren with Advantage or a bonus to escape this pit/pudding

Rolls

Athletics check(for baseball slide and reach) - (1D20+2)

(16) + 2 = 18

Strength check(Boosting his escape chance?) - (1D20+2)

(15) + 2 = 17

Feb 25, 2020 8:58 pm

Feb 25, 2020 8:58 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

OOC:

Awesome move! Yes, I think Duren can have advantage.

Duren Albercroft

Aldrusian Inactive forever!

Feb 25, 2020 9:14 pm

Feb 25, 2020 9:14 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Using what acrobatic skill he has Duren tries to leap and grab whatever he can see extending into the pit from above. His bow is still held in his left hand and he reaches with his right.

Rolls

Acrobatic skill check - (1d20+3)

(7) + 3 = 10

Duren Albercroft

Aldrusian Inactive forever!

Feb 25, 2020 9:16 pm

Feb 25, 2020 9:16 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

oops forgot the advantage roll.

Rolls

acrobatic skill check with advantage - (1d20+3)

(19) + 3 = 22

MattParody Inactive for 10 months

Feb 25, 2020 9:24 pm

Feb 25, 2020 9:24 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Aldrusian says:

oops forgot the advantage roll.

OOC:

Teamwork makes the dream work!

gardensun Inactive for 27 days

Feb 26, 2020 1:10 am

Feb 26, 2020 1:10 am

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

"Back! Get back!" Tip's whips crack deafeningly over Duren's head, striking the Pudding below him. "Try eating these, ya mush!"

Tip deals 15 damage to the Black Pudding.

Rolls

Whip 1 - (1d20+5)

(14) + 5 = 19

Whip 2 - (1d20+5)

(13) + 5 = 18

Damage (2 whips) - (2d4+6)

(44) + 6 = 14

Corunir, Human Paladin

Jabes.plays.RPG

Feb 26, 2020 7:05 am

Feb 26, 2020 7:05 am

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Corunir stands near the edge, ready to defend his friends should the ooze decide to crawl out of its hole.

OOC:

Oops, forgot that Valor is temporarily magical. +1, I think?

Last edited February 26, 2020 7:06 am

Rolls

Ready action: Longsword - (1d20+5, 1d8+5)

1d20+5 : (4) + 5 = 9

1d8+5 : (6) + 5 = 11

Heister Inactive forever!

Feb 26, 2020 9:57 pm

Feb 26, 2020 9:57 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

*Andras readies his bow to shoot the enemy*

Duren Albercroft

Aldrusian Inactive forever!

Feb 27, 2020 4:06 am

Feb 27, 2020 4:06 am

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Duren crawls up onto the edge of the pit and rolls away to allow the others to attack.

Unice 'Snakebluff' Peckham

Caesar Inactive forever!

Feb 27, 2020 6:42 pm

Feb 27, 2020 6:42 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Unice takes out her crossbow and readies a bolt to shoot the ooze once Corunir attacks.

Rolls

Hand Crossbow attack - (1d20+4, 1d6+2)

1d20+4 : (9) + 4 = 13

1d6+2 : (2) + 2 = 4

Feb 28, 2020 12:42 am

Feb 28, 2020 12:42 am

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Round 1 Summary

The crack of Tip's whips fills the air as Zigurd helps Duren climb out of the pit just in time to avoid the reaching pseudopods of the black ooze below. With a hungry squelch the pudding surges up out of the pit towards the waiting companions. Bolt and arrow fly towards the monster, and Corunir's magic blade splits it down the middle. The parted ooze gives a jiggling shudder, then splits into two separate black puddings.

Both monsters rise up against the companions!

Rolls

Black pudding vs Duren - (1d20+5)

(7) + 5 = 12

Feb 28, 2020 4:16 pm

Feb 28, 2020 4:16 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Round 2 Player Phase!!

OOC:

The party has learned that these oozes are immune to slashing damage and will split if subjected to it.
Andras can go ahead and make the attack and damage roll for his readied action, and also take his usual turn.

Zanzur gets 2 turns this round!

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Jabes.plays.RPG

Feb 28, 2020 4:56 pm

Feb 28, 2020 4:56 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

OOC:

If I strike with the flat of my blade, would that be considered an improvised (but magic) weapon?

Zigurd 'Ziggy' Flametongue

MattParody Inactive for 10 months

Feb 28, 2020 5:55 pm

Feb 28, 2020 5:55 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

This is slashing division knowledge sinking in Zigurd's head he grimaces as he realizes that Red Tooth will be worthless at the moment.

He almost reaches for his boomerang but then remembers the hammer pulled from Ooblek.
Ripping it from his belt with a savage bellow as he hops to his feet and makes an attack against the closest pudding.
"Let's see what smashing tells me about this hammer!" Zigurd screams as he bludgeons.

OOC:

Entering my Dragon Rage. putting me to HP: 36/35
Swinging that new hammer two-handed

Wow, that was close. New weapon jitters I guess? I will let you handle the damage and effect Araklusta. Just remember by 2 Fire damage

Last edited February 28, 2020 5:57 pm

Rolls

2-handed raging hammer swing - (1D20+4)

(3) + 4 = 7

Feb 28, 2020 9:54 pm

Feb 28, 2020 9:54 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Jabes.plays.RPG says:

OOC:

If I strike with the flat of my blade, would that be considered an improvised (but magic) weapon?

OOC:

Sure thing. I like it!

Zigurd's hammer glows molten red as he swings it hard against one of the puddings. The weapon seems to respond well to his dragonfire, as though it were made to amplify fiery effects.

OOC:

Pudding 1 takes 11 magical bludgeoning and 3 fire damage.

The magic hammer normally just adds 1 fire damage to damage rolls, but in Zigurd's hands we'll say it also gives +1 to hit.

Rolls

Hammer damage (bludgeoning and FIRE!) - (1d10+5)

(9) + 5 = 14

Corunir, Human Paladin

Jabes.plays.RPG

Feb 29, 2020 4:06 am

Feb 29, 2020 4:06 am

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

"'Swounds!" Corunir is aghast when his sword merely doubles the trouble the group is facing. Shifting his angke of attack, he smites the disgusting creature with the flat of his shining blade.

Rolls

Flat of the blade - (1d20+6, 1d4+6)

1d20+6 : (7) + 6 = 13

1d4+6 : (4) + 6 = 10

Divine smite - (2d8)

(54) = 9

Zanzur Klibelmick

campeador Inactive forever!

Feb 29, 2020 3:08 pm

Feb 29, 2020 3:08 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

"Cellular division. Fascinating." Zanzur murmurs, as the ooze splits. The gnome shoots a bolt of fire at each half.

Rolls

Firebolt - (1d20+5, 1d10)

1d20+5 : (14) + 5 = 19

1d10 : (9) = 9

Firebolt - (1d20+5, 1d10)

1d20+5 : (2) + 5 = 7

1d10 : (3) = 3

Duren Albercroft

Aldrusian Inactive forever!

Feb 29, 2020 6:07 pm

Feb 29, 2020 6:07 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Thinking arrows would do little good against such a foe, Duren drops his bow beside him and brings out his damaged mace using it against the 2nd pudding.

OOC:

oops, forgot to add the +2 strength damage to that mace blow but took the -1 for the damage to the mace from previous encounter.

Last edited February 29, 2020 6:10 pm

Rolls

mace attack on Pudding #2, damage - (1d20+4, 1d6-1)

1d20+4 : (11) + 4 = 15

1d6-1 : (3) - 1 = 2

Heister Inactive forever!

Mar 1, 2020 6:58 pm

Mar 1, 2020 6:58 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Andras, seeing that slashing attacks would not do much good, took his bow out and shoots out an arrow at the newly formed black ooze. The arrow however only manages a bit of damage.

Last edited March 1, 2020 6:59 pm

Rolls

Attack on Black Pudding #2 - (1d20+7)

(17) + 7 = 24

Damage - (1d8+3)

(1) + 3 = 4

gardensun Inactive for 27 days

Mar 3, 2020 4:53 am

Mar 3, 2020 4:53 am

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

"Why aren't all oozy things as cool as you, Oobleck?"

Rolls

Whips 1 & 2 v pudding 2 - (1d20+5, 1d20+5)

1d20+5 : (20) + 5 = 25

1d20+5 : (5) + 5 = 10

CRIT & other - (2d4+3, 1d4+3)

2d4+3 : (12) + 3 = 6

1d4+3 : (1) + 3 = 4

Mar 3, 2020 5:11 am

Mar 3, 2020 5:11 am

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

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Rolls

Pudding 1 vs Corunir - (1d20+5)

(20) + 5 = 25

crit dmg to Corunir (bludgeoning, acid) - (2d6+3, 8d8)

2d6+3 : (23) + 3 = 8

8d8 : (58816114) = 34

Pudding 2 vs Ziggy - (1d20+5)

(9) + 5 = 14

dmg to Ziggy (bludgeoning, acid) - (1d6+3, 4d8)

1d6+3 : (1) + 3 = 4

4d8 : (8614) = 19

Jabes.plays.RPG

Mar 4, 2020 3:13 pm

Mar 4, 2020 3:13 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

OOC:

I'm pretty sure Corunir's down. Can I control Oobleck? :-D

Last edited March 4, 2020 3:14 pm

Zigurd 'Ziggy' Flametongue

MattParody Inactive for 10 months

Mar 5, 2020 9:51 pm

Mar 5, 2020 9:51 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

OOC:

Taking 19 acid damage & 2 bludgeoning damage puts Ziggy at 15HP of Dragon Raging Barbarian

Last edited March 12, 2020 4:36 pm

Heister Inactive forever!

Mar 11, 2020 12:20 am

Mar 11, 2020 12:20 am

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Going to go over and take another shot at the ooze.

Rolls

Attack - (1d20+7)

(3) + 7 = 10

damage (if it connects) - (1d8+3)

(8) + 3 = 11

Mar 12, 2020 2:51 pm

Mar 12, 2020 2:51 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

One of the oozes leaps at Corunir just as the paladin unleashes divine fury through his blade. The monster perishes, but Corunir falls to the ground covered in acidic goop (Corunir takes 42 damage and is knocked unconscious).

The other pudding swats at Zigurd with a pseudopod and leaves a burning wound on his arm (After resistance, Zigurd takes 2 bludgeoning and 19 acid damage). The other companions close in on the remaining ooze, striking with weapons and spells, when Tip's whips slice it down the middle. Once again the ooze splits into two separate monsters!

Mar 12, 2020 2:51 pm

Mar 12, 2020 2:51 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Round 3 Player Phase!!!

OOC:

So Corunir is down and making death saves, but Jabes is welcome to play Ooblek! He just uses the regular gelatinous cube statblock.

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/4f/2d/ba/4f2dba49c7e8486acdbe4767f0c6c159.jpg

Corunir, Human Paladin

Jabes.plays.RPG

Mar 12, 2020 3:11 pm

Mar 12, 2020 3:11 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Corunir heroically tries to be mostly dead rather than all dead.

Rolls

Corunir death save 1 - (1d20)

(4) = 4

Jabes.plays.RPG

Mar 12, 2020 3:27 pm

Mar 12, 2020 3:27 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

"I say, no time to be sleeping on the job," Ooblek says, poking gingerly at Corunir.

Rolls

Attempt to stabilize? - (1d20-2)

(15) - 2 = 13

Zigurd 'Ziggy' Flametongue

MattParody Inactive for 10 months

Mar 12, 2020 4:44 pm

Mar 12, 2020 4:44 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

The barbarian's anger takes on a bit of sadness as he sees his armored friend go down.
"NNNOOOOO!!!" Zigurd rages as he raises the magic hammer to attack again.

Knowing it better to leave the healing to the more egg-headed of The Companions, Zigurd exclaims angerly, "Let's keep it up, Magic hammer!"

OOC:

Against Pudding 1

Last edited March 12, 2020 4:45 pm

Rolls

2-handed raging hammer swing - (1D20+5)

(15) + 5 = 20

Flaming Hammer Damage - (1D10+5)

(4) + 5 = 9

Duren Albercroft

Aldrusian Inactive forever!

Mar 12, 2020 5:15 pm

Mar 12, 2020 5:15 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Duren takes 2 steps to the side and attacks the newest Pudding (+3) with his damaged mace.

Rolls

mace atk on pudding 3, damage (modifying damage roll to account for damage to mace) - (1d20+4, 1d6+1)

1d20+4 : (19) + 4 = 23

1d6+1 : (2) + 1 = 3

Zanzur Klibelmick

campeador Inactive forever!

Mar 14, 2020 6:08 am

Mar 14, 2020 6:08 am

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Zanzur looks around for a a suitable object to catapult into the most wounded-looking ooze. Either a stone, or Corunir's sword, which still glows with enchantment. Then, Zanzur uses the magical residuum to give Zigurd's armor a transfusion charge.

OOC:

HP: : 23/23
1st level spell slots: 2/4
2nd level spell slots: 1/2
Concentration: Magic Weapon (Corunir's sword)
Transfusion charges:
*Duren: 1 charge.
*Zigurd: 1 charge

Last edited March 14, 2020 6:42 am

Rolls

Catapult damage - (3d8)

(156) = 12

gardensun Inactive for 27 days

Mar 14, 2020 5:44 pm

Mar 14, 2020 5:44 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Tip falls to her knees beside Corunir's body. "Oh man oh man." She smacks his face hesitantly. "Wake up!"

Corunir is healed 9 points.

Rolls

Cure Wounds - (1d8+2)

(7) + 2 = 9

Corunir, Human Paladin

Jabes.plays.RPG

Mar 16, 2020 3:19 pm

Mar 16, 2020 3:19 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Corunir springs to his feet...

OOC:

Ok, do I still have my sword, or has Zanzur catapulted it away? LOL! Assuming I still have it, I'll attack the nearest ooze with the flat of the blade. If not, then I stab it with a javelin.

EDIT: Yeah, never mind. Haha!

Last edited March 16, 2020 3:20 pm

Rolls

Attack roll, possible flat of the blade damage, possible javelin damage - (1d20+6, 1d4+5, 1d6+5)

1d20+6 : (2) + 6 = 8

1d4+5 : (3) + 5 = 8

1d6+5 : (1) + 5 = 6

Mar 18, 2020 5:32 pm

Mar 18, 2020 5:32 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Round 3 Summary

The party fights on with one brave companion lying broken on the soggy floor of this dark temple. Above Corunir's body his comrades fight against the slimy terrors that haunt these halls.

Zigurd's hammer strikes home with a flash of fire that illuminates more clearly the two remaining black oozes. One of them lashes out at the barbarian with a slimy appendage, but he easily avoids the blow. Duren is not so fortunate, however, as a pseudopod slams into his chest - and immediately after follows an arcane blast as Zanzur triggers the charge laid on Duren's armor. One ooze dissipates into the stream of water that flows back down into the pit just a few feet away.

Tip works some strange healing on Corunir (Ooblek watches with great interest and appropriate awe) and the paladin rises with a vengeance, his magical sword slapping hard at the last ooze. Then a chunk of rock propelled by Zanzur's magic finishes the monster, and the hallway is left once more to the sound of dripping darkness.

Rolls

Pudding 2 vs Ziggy - (1d20+5)

(1) + 5 = 6

Pudding 2 vs Duren - (1d20+5)

(9) + 5 = 14

dmg to Duren (bludgeoning, acid) - (1d6+3, 4d8)

1d6+3 : (3) + 3 = 6

4d8 : (4482) = 18

pudding dex saves vs charge (1, 2) - (1d20-3, 1d20-3)

1d20-3 : (11) - 3 = 8

1d20-3 : (9) - 3 = 6

dmg to puddings (force) - (1d6)

(4) = 4

pudding 2 dex save vs catapult - (1d20-3)

(11) - 3 = 8

Ooblek the Astonishing

Mar 18, 2020 5:36 pm

Mar 18, 2020 5:36 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Ooblek's awed whistle sounds in the companions' minds. Wow! That one was hungry. I'm gratified you were not eaten!

Duren Albercroft

Aldrusian Inactive forever!

Mar 18, 2020 8:17 pm

Mar 18, 2020 8:17 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Duren collapses to the floor succumbing to the acid damage with the thought of what more can his body endure.

OOC:

Duren is currently at -5 hp

OOC:

I've been forgetting something. As a Wyvern Ranger the first hit of every day causes an extra 2d6 wyvern poison damage. I remember that he had hit one of the first Grey Oozes with his mace and didn't include the poison damage but this last one hit for three points. I don't think that was included in the summary. Not that it would have made any difference.

Last edited March 18, 2020 8:32 pm

Zigurd 'Ziggy' Flametongue

MattParody Inactive for 10 months

Mar 18, 2020 8:51 pm

Mar 18, 2020 8:51 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

The flames licking about the barbarian's form and hammer subside as the rage subsides.
Coming back to himself Zigurd hears a thuds and turns whilst saying, "What was.... DUREN!?"

The man flies over to the ranger as consciousness has left his body and he attend to use some first aid to stabilize his friend.

Rolls

Medicine check - (1D20+1)

(12) + 1 = 13

Mar 19, 2020 1:21 pm

Mar 19, 2020 1:21 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Aldrusian says:

Duren collapses to the floor succumbing to the acid damage with the thought of what more can his body endure.

OOC:

Duren is currently at -5 hp

OOC:

I've been forgetting something. As a Wyvern Ranger the first hit of every day causes an extra 2d6 wyvern poison damage. I remember that he had hit one of the first Grey Oozes with his mace and didn't include the poison damage but this last one hit for three points. I don't think that was included in the summary. Not that it would have made any difference.

OOC:

Aldrusian - The feature says, "When you hit a creature with a melee weapon attack, you CAN deal an extra 2d6 poison damage to the target." So it's not automatically the first hit every day, it's an ability that you choose to expend on a hit, much like a paladin's Divine Smite. So after you hit you declare you use it, and then you roll the extra damage. I like to make the monsters' AC general knowledge in PbP so that you can tell on your own if you've hit or not.

Mar 19, 2020 1:24 pm

Mar 19, 2020 1:24 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Working quickly and efficiently, Zigurd washes the lingering acidic slime from Duren's wound, then wraps bandages about the ranger. Duren breathes more easily, though he is still unconscious.

OOC:

Duren is stabilized!

gardensun Inactive for 27 days

Mar 19, 2020 8:14 pm

Mar 19, 2020 8:14 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

"Gah!" Tip hurries to Duren's side. "Oh, good, good," she nods, surveying Zigurd's work. "But it works a little better," she brushes her hand across the ground, "if you rub some dirt in it." She pokes her dirty fingers under the bandages, carefully watching Duren's reaction.

Tip casts Cure Wounds. Duren gains 4 hp.

Rolls

Cure Wounds - (1d8+2)

(2) + 2 = 4

MattParody Inactive for 10 months

Mar 19, 2020 9:41 pm

Mar 19, 2020 9:41 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

"Does it now?" Zigurd honestly asks.

"Sorry, that's not how the Wyrmspeaker taught us when I was a whelp." he finishes as he let's the expert tend to her craft.

The barbarian stands to his full height and checks his weapons, especially the new hammer, and makes looks around to be sure they are safe whilst the party get's their stuff back together.

Rolls

Keeping watch over the Brave Companions(Perception) - (1D20+1)

(13) + 1 = 14

Corunir, Human Paladin

Jabes.plays.RPG

Mar 19, 2020 11:21 pm

Mar 19, 2020 11:21 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Corunir helps Duren up. "What would we do without you, Tip?"

Mar 20, 2020 4:43 pm

Mar 20, 2020 4:43 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Zigurd sees no more danger around the party, other than the rising water. In the hallway ahead spans the watery pit perhaps 10 feet wide where the floor gave way under Duren's feet. Beyond the pit the hallways continues and curves to the left.

OOC:

If the party wants to go forward you'll have to somehow cross the pit. 10 feet wouldn't be a hard jump for most PCs, but the water everywhere makes it considerably more difficult. I'm open to creative solutions! Or the group can go back and try another of the hallways.

gardensun Inactive for 27 days

Mar 20, 2020 5:24 pm

Mar 20, 2020 5:24 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

"Yep!" Tip proclaims in response to Ziggy's question, gesturing to Duren as proof.

She colours slightly under Corunir's praise. "Oh, take a permanent nap, probably." She scurries away to peer down the pit. "So... over?"

OOC:

Tip can cast Jump, but that would be her last spell slot.

Duren Albercroft

Aldrusian Inactive forever!

Mar 20, 2020 6:39 pm

Mar 20, 2020 6:39 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

"Thanks, Tip. The dirt seemed to help," says Duren as he slowly gets to his feet with Corunir's help. "We've still got some work to do on those puddings don't we? Duren looks around he sees no attacking oozes. "Oh, I must have missed something."

Mar 23, 2020 2:13 pm

Mar 23, 2020 2:13 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

OOC:

Interest seems to have died in this game. Should we can it and start up a different one, higher level?

Zigurd 'Ziggy' Flametongue

MattParody Inactive for 10 months

Mar 23, 2020 4:43 pm

Mar 23, 2020 4:43 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

OOC:

You're the boss Araklusta, and I'll follow wherever the party leads.

"We defeated the puddings, Duren, but now we have a pit in our way." Zigurd answers matter-of-factly.

Looking across the pit, he says, "I could leap across with a rope and it could help those who have issues with such feats."

Corunir, Human Paladin

Jabes.plays.RPG

Mar 24, 2020 12:50 am

Mar 24, 2020 12:50 am

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

OOC:

I'm still very interested in continuing here. But you're the boss - won't begrudge a halt if you feel we've given the subclasses enough of a test run.

"I have rope," Corunir volunteers, then whispers, "Erm, how about we toss Zanzur across? Do you think he'll mind?"

Last edited March 24, 2020 12:50 am

gardensun Inactive for 27 days

Mar 25, 2020 2:42 am

Mar 25, 2020 2:42 am

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

OOC:

I imagine the lag was more due to IRL craziness. I'm still having fun here so good to keep going or try something new. Whatever's most useful.

"I know a trick for making you extra bouncy but if you need it, Zigs." Tip takes an experimental running start, making as if to jump across. Instead she stops at the edge, nodding by as though she learned something, and returns to Corunir's side. "Better to ask forgiveness than permission," she whispers in return.

Zigurd 'Ziggy' Flametongue

MattParody Inactive for 10 months

Mar 25, 2020 5:46 pm

Mar 25, 2020 5:46 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

"I'm not against tossing Friend Zanzur, but I would need it to be his call even though you are our chieftain, Corunir" answers the Flametongue tribesman.

"Bouncy, Tip?" Zigurds says with a curious look, "I'm listening..."

Aldrusian Inactive forever!

Mar 26, 2020 3:20 am

Mar 26, 2020 3:20 am

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

OOC:

I'm not sure that an underground trek through the oozes is the right kind of test for a Wyvern Predator Ranger.

Zanzur Klibelmick

campeador Inactive forever!

Mar 28, 2020 3:12 pm

Mar 28, 2020 3:12 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

"I can hear you all, you know?" Zanzur complains as the others joke about tossing him across the pit. At least hopes they are joking! "They're not serious, are they?" the gnome asks Ooblek nervously.

Ooblek the Astonishing

Mar 28, 2020 7:30 pm

Mar 28, 2020 7:30 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Ooblek quivers as it thinks. Hmm... I suppose I wouldn't know. You humanoids swings swords and stuff with those arms, right? Maybe they could throw you! You are rather small.

Mar 28, 2020 7:31 pm

Mar 28, 2020 7:31 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

OOC:

I think we've lost some players, but this adventure is nearly over. Shall those of us who remain carry on? And coming up next will be a higher level test, like 7th level or so.

MattParody Inactive for 10 months

Mar 31, 2020 1:44 pm

Mar 31, 2020 1:44 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

a level 7 Ziggy sound beautiful to me

Ooblek the Astonishing

Mar 31, 2020 2:44 pm

Mar 31, 2020 2:44 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Hmm... Hm hm hm... Ooblek scooches forward and slips its bulk into the pit with a wet *plop*. Then it shudders for a moment and stiffens. The top of its cube looks like a stiff, transparent bridge. Well? Over you all go! I promise not to eat any of you. It takes to whistling a cheerful tune as it waits for the party to cross.

gardensun Inactive for 27 days

Mar 31, 2020 5:38 pm

Mar 31, 2020 5:38 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

"Oh! Awesome!" Tip walks across Ooblek's top, curiously tapping and poking at it the whole way across.

Zigurd 'Ziggy' Flametongue

MattParody Inactive for 10 months

Mar 31, 2020 6:54 pm

Mar 31, 2020 6:54 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

"Friend Ooblek, we of the Brave Companions will sing your praises around our fires and pints for years to come." Zigurd says thankfully as he steps over his friend's bridge trick.

"Will you need any help getting out on this side?"

Ooblek the Astonishing

Mar 31, 2020 9:43 pm

Mar 31, 2020 9:43 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

As the last of the party crosses, Ooblek jiggles contentedly. This hole is actually quite nice. As far as holes go, I mean. I think I'll stay here. After all, what if you need to cross again?

Duren Albercroft

Aldrusian Inactive forever!

Apr 1, 2020 4:24 am

Apr 1, 2020 4:24 am

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Duren is able to make his way across with minimal effort. "Where to next?" he asks of everyone.

[ooc]Are you going to be looking for new characters or will we upgrade these to level 7?/ooc]

Apr 1, 2020 2:13 pm

Apr 1, 2020 2:13 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

OOC:

For the next adventure you'll be able to play the same character (leveled up) or a new one, whichever you prefer.

The party moves forward through the passageway and finds a new room. This room contains a stone fountain with a raised edge. The basin contains shallow, brackish water. At the center of the pool, the rubble of a broken statue rest atop a pedestal. All that remains recognizable are a pair of clawed stone feet clutching the pedestal’s top. Carved into the walls are seven niches. Water seeps into one niche through a crack in the wall. Three other niches are empty. Strange, formless sculptures occupy the last three niches.

Corunir, Human Paladin

Jabes.plays.RPG

Apr 1, 2020 3:39 pm

Apr 1, 2020 3:39 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

"Hmm... a shrine to... varied jams, jellies and marmalades and such..."

Last edited April 1, 2020 3:41 pm

Rolls

Religion check - (1d20-1)

(14) - 1 = 13

Zigurd 'Ziggy' Flametongue

MattParody Inactive for 10 months

Apr 3, 2020 4:13 pm

Apr 3, 2020 4:13 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Grasping his new hammer with both hands Ziggy scans the room for threats.

The barbarian wears a quizzical expression until suddenly, "YES! I reckon I remember the name of the being worshiped here! Was it not Juiblex?!? A formless god of jellies and puddings.... and now I'm hungry."

OOC:

I'm happy about my roll, totally works with my dialogue.
I'll be sticking with Zigurd when we move on. I aim to be Loremaster Shem's Quintessential Path of the Dragonheart Barbarian

Last edited April 3, 2020 4:17 pm

Rolls

Sensing for Dangers (Perception) - (1D20+1)

(6) + 1 = 7

gardensun Inactive for 27 days

Apr 5, 2020 4:08 am

Apr 5, 2020 4:08 am

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Tip frowns at the niches. "If we smash the wet spot, will it open a way out or drown us do you reckon?"

OOC:

I think it would be fun to level Tip up, especially if others in this group are doing the same.

Rolls

Investigation - (1d20-1)

(5) - 1 = 4

Apr 6, 2020 2:15 pm

Apr 6, 2020 2:15 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

When Zigurd mentions Juiblex by name, the formless statues quiver in response. Perhaps they are not statues at all. Slowly, they begin to drip off of their pedestals.

From behind the party comes a mental call. Hey guys! Did you know I can float? Look at that, you learn something new every day... I am so cool!

OOC:

Stay to fight oozes, or smash the crack and risk drowning? Last dramatic question! Then we'll put this adventure to rest.

Duren Albercroft

Aldrusian Inactive forever!

Apr 7, 2020 3:40 am

Apr 7, 2020 3:40 am

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

OOC:

I'm up for a smash and grab

Zigurd 'Ziggy' Flametongue

MattParody Inactive for 10 months

Apr 7, 2020 1:49 pm

Apr 7, 2020 1:49 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Aldrusian says:

OOC:

I'm up for a smash and grab

OOC:

I'm good with either way.
But I'm sure what you mean by "smash & grab".
HAHA

Am I smashing the floor or the new jellies?

Last edited April 7, 2020 1:50 pm

Corunir, Human Paladin

Jabes.plays.RPG

Apr 7, 2020 3:22 pm

Apr 7, 2020 3:22 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

OOC:

Count me in for anything as well!

gardensun Inactive for 27 days

Apr 11, 2020 4:12 pm

Apr 11, 2020 4:12 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

"Crazy it is! Thanks Zigs!" Tip helps herself to Ziggy's hammer and swings it at the crack in the wall.

Rolls

Attack wall - (1d20)

(12) = 12

Zanzur Klibelmick

campeador Inactive forever!

Apr 12, 2020 2:02 pm

Apr 12, 2020 2:02 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

"Uh, are we sure we want to do that?" Zanzur frets. Glancing behind him, is that Ooblek who says he can now float? Zanzur wonders if he can ride on top of the cube? Would it be possible without getting acid burned?

Zigurd 'Ziggy' Flametongue

MattParody Inactive for 10 months

Apr 13, 2020 9:04 pm

Apr 13, 2020 9:04 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Being relieved of his new weapon revealed a surprised look on the barbarian's face.

Which is quickly followed by a chuckle and smirk as he watches Tip smash the wall.

He waits for the attacks conclusion and says, "Pardon me."

Zigurd takes the hammer back from his friend and gives a mighty two-handed swing at the wall.
Aiming for the same point of course.

Rolls

SMASH WALL - (1D20+5)

(10) + 5 = 15

Apr 18, 2020 2:01 pm

Apr 18, 2020 2:01 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Tip's blow puts a small crack in the wall. Zigurd's smashes it wide open.

As the wall crumbles, the companions are hit by a flood of water and nearly flushed from the chamber, but Ooblek's mass catches any who lose their footing. After the initial surge the flood slows down. Corunir and Zigurd stand as bulwarks, helping their companions to move through the opened wall, and the party moves into a new system of caverns. The Oozing Temple is left behind at last!

OOC:

Hey folks, thanks for helping with this playtest! We'll call it here and move on to another one soon. Stay tuned in the OOC!

Zigurd 'Ziggy' Flametongue

MattParody Inactive for 10 months

Apr 20, 2020 4:13 pm

Apr 20, 2020 4:13 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

Zigurd spins his new hammer above his head whilst looking into the middle distance

*Queue Final Fantasy Victory Theme Music*

Corunir, Human Paladin

Jabes.plays.RPG

Apr 20, 2020 4:38 pm

Apr 20, 2020 4:38 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

"HUZZAH!"

gardensun Inactive for 27 days

Apr 20, 2020 5:24 pm

Apr 20, 2020 5:24 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

"Yes! Crazy always works."

gardensun Inactive for 27 days

Apr 29, 2020 9:37 pm

Apr 29, 2020 9:37 pm

Re: The Oozing Temple (3rd level)

OOC:

Hey! Check out this post for info about getting official credit for your playtesting! Thanks!

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