Sep 5, 2024 1:14 am
Imti sighs in relief that she didn't place a wager on the boy falling overboard, and follows him into the ship.
Chapter 1: Seeds of Destruction
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Sep 5, 2024 10:45 am
Quaxiver looked at the others with a sidelong glance and drew his sword. It was all too convenient, and the hadozee racked his brains to try and remember what manner of illusory beings plied astral space.
Sep 5, 2024 3:17 pm
Make up your bloody mind Imti. This One turns again on the rope and makes his way to the mindflayer ship. Now he has the incisive elf to protect.
Sep 7, 2024 3:18 am
You follow the boy into the strange biological ship. The walls seem to be made of some sort of fleshy material, but it's solid to the touch, and the hall is lit by bioluminescent orbs that give off a orange-ish light.
You head down a set of stairs into what appears to be the cargo hold. This cargo hold looks and smells like a slaughterhouse. Bodies lie strewn about the deck, and the floor is stained with blood. Most of the bodies appear to be human, but one is an arachnid form with an eel-like neck and head that lies as motionless as the others. At least one thing is clearly true: a neogi was here.
"We're almost there!" he says, leading you up one flight of stairs and then another, out onto the bridge. The nautiloid's bridge has a high ceiling. Stairs ascend to a forward observation deck, and toward the stern a ladder climbs to the top of a balcony.
"We're here!" Benoto calls as you all step out onto the bridge, but he's clearly not speaking to you. From beneath the stairs to the observervation deck, three strange creatures emerge: seven foot long worms with six hoofed legs and arms that end in three-fingered hands. They wear richly colored robes and have round mouths lined with pointy teeth. They do not appear to have eyes, but they're staring directly at youright at you.
Benoto smiles, "Dinner is served!"
Benoto is about 5-10 feet in front of you and these odd creatures are about 10 feet beyond him (20 ft from you)
You head down a set of stairs into what appears to be the cargo hold. This cargo hold looks and smells like a slaughterhouse. Bodies lie strewn about the deck, and the floor is stained with blood. Most of the bodies appear to be human, but one is an arachnid form with an eel-like neck and head that lies as motionless as the others. At least one thing is clearly true: a neogi was here.
"We're almost there!" he says, leading you up one flight of stairs and then another, out onto the bridge. The nautiloid's bridge has a high ceiling. Stairs ascend to a forward observation deck, and toward the stern a ladder climbs to the top of a balcony.
"We're here!" Benoto calls as you all step out onto the bridge, but he's clearly not speaking to you. From beneath the stairs to the observervation deck, three strange creatures emerge: seven foot long worms with six hoofed legs and arms that end in three-fingered hands. They wear richly colored robes and have round mouths lined with pointy teeth. They do not appear to have eyes, but they're staring directly at youright at you.
Benoto smiles, "Dinner is served!"
OOC:
Time for initiative! I rolled an 18, so if you can match or beat that, you can act immediatelyBenoto is about 5-10 feet in front of you and these odd creatures are about 10 feet beyond him (20 ft from you)
Sep 7, 2024 9:12 am
"Ha!" Quaxiver snorted, whether from the fact that his suspicions were proven correct, or that these were some vile looking creatures.
OOC:
Arcana to know something about them?Rolls
Initiative - (1d20+5)
(12) + 5 = 17
Arcana - (1d20+4)
(4) + 4 = 8
Sep 7, 2024 1:48 pm
"Isn't it too early for dinner? Too early for tea, even. That's why I said lunch."
Last edited September 7, 2024 1:48 pm
Rolls
Initiative - (1d20+4)
(5) + 4 = 9
Sep 8, 2024 3:18 am
Despite his vast experience in traveling through space, Quaxiver can't recall anything about such creatures in this stressful situation.
Benoto turns around holds his hand out palm up toward Imti and then makes a fist. She suddenly feels an ache in her skull that begins to increase rapidly in pressure.
Imti: DC 13 Wisdom save. 10 psychic damage (half on success)
The others move forward to engage in melee, trying to overwhelm you, teeth snapping and clawed fingers slashing. Several of the attacks land, cutting flesh easily, but This One's tougher body repels the attacks made upon him.
Quaxiver: 20 and 20 vs AC. Damage: 3 and 5 slashing (total 8)
Ziggy: 15 vs AC. Damage: 6 piercing
Benoto turns around holds his hand out palm up toward Imti and then makes a fist. She suddenly feels an ache in her skull that begins to increase rapidly in pressure.
Imti: DC 13 Wisdom save. 10 psychic damage (half on success)
The others move forward to engage in melee, trying to overwhelm you, teeth snapping and clawed fingers slashing. Several of the attacks land, cutting flesh easily, but This One's tougher body repels the attacks made upon him.
Quaxiver: 20 and 20 vs AC. Damage: 3 and 5 slashing (total 8)
Ziggy: 15 vs AC. Damage: 6 piercing
| Init Group | Name | HP | AC | Notes |
| A | Psurlon 1 | 45 / 45 | 15 | |
| A | Psurlon 2 | 45 / 45 | 15 | |
| A | Psurlon 3 | 45 / 45 | 15 | |
| A | Benoto | 31 / 31 | 13 | |
| B | Quax | 29 / 37 | 21 | |
| B | Ziggy | 54/ 60 | 15 | |
| B | This One | 42 / 42 | 15 | |
| B | Imti | 43 / 43 | 16 |
OOC:
You can all act now!Sep 8, 2024 6:21 am
This One takes a deep breath and spews out a stream of lightning at the creature that attacked him. If he can shift his position to catch more enemies with his 15-foot cone of lightning, then he will.
Made a mistake in the calculation the save DC is 16
You touch one willing creature and imbue it with the power to spew magical energy from its mouth, provided it has one. Choose acid, cold, fire, lightning, or poison. Until the spell ends, the creature can use an action to exhale energy of the chosen type in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a Dexterity saving throw, taking 3d6 damage of the chosen type on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 3rd level or higher, the damage increases by 1d6 for each slot level above 2nd.
* - (a hot pepper)
OOC:
Do you have any artwork for a Psurlon?Made a mistake in the calculation the save DC is 16
[ +- ] 2. Dragon's Breath (C)
| Level | 2nd |
| Casting Time | 1 Bonus Action |
| Range/Area | Touch (15 ft ) |
| Components | V, S, M * |
| Duration | Concentration 1 Minute |
| School | Transmutation |
| Attack/Save | DEX Save |
| Damage/Effect | Acid (...) |
You touch one willing creature and imbue it with the power to spew magical energy from its mouth, provided it has one. Choose acid, cold, fire, lightning, or poison. Until the spell ends, the creature can use an action to exhale energy of the chosen type in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a Dexterity saving throw, taking 3d6 damage of the chosen type on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 3rd level or higher, the damage increases by 1d6 for each slot level above 2nd.
* - (a hot pepper)
Last edited September 8, 2024 6:22 am
Rolls
Dragon's Breath Dex save DC15 - (3d6)
(451) = 10
Sep 8, 2024 1:53 pm
Imti pinches the bridge of her nose as the massive headache pulses through her mind. "Ow! Stop that!" she snaps, irritation fomenting at the painful sensation. She staggers back from Benoto about 30 feet.
The druid thinks of throwing something at Benoto in petulance, but realizes she has a much better option and launches a glittering star at him. Imti follows up her spell by summoning the constellation of an archer across her body, firing a glowing arrow at the same boy.
Action: Cast Guiding Bolt at Benoto
Bonus Action: Wild Shape, form of Archer! And firing an arrow.
EDIT: Imti takes 5 psychic damage, temp HP gone.
The druid thinks of throwing something at Benoto in petulance, but realizes she has a much better option and launches a glittering star at him. Imti follows up her spell by summoning the constellation of an archer across her body, firing a glowing arrow at the same boy.
OOC:
Movement, 30 feet away from Benoto (or as much as the bridge allows while keeping the enemy in sight)Action: Cast Guiding Bolt at Benoto
Bonus Action: Wild Shape, form of Archer! And firing an arrow.
EDIT: Imti takes 5 psychic damage, temp HP gone.
Last edited September 8, 2024 1:55 pm
Rolls
Wisdom save DC 13 - (1d20+8)
(15) + 8 = 23
Guiding Bolt to hit AC 13 - (1d20+8, 4d6)
1d20+8 : (1) + 8 = 9
4d6 : (2233) = 10
Wild Shape Archer to hit AC 13 - (1d20+8, 1d8+5)
1d20+8 : (9) + 8 = 17
1d8+5 : (3) + 5 = 8
Sep 9, 2024 2:31 am
OOC:
Quote:
Ziggy: 15 vs AC. Damage: 6 piercing
"Lights!"
Let's dance to the song I'm playing on my cittern
Let's sway while colour lights up your face
OOC:
Ziggy casts Faerie Fire.Last edited September 9, 2024 2:36 am
Sep 9, 2024 2:19 pm
Quaxiver was all ready to defend against the slightest attack, and his hadozee instincts kicked in at the last moment when the psurlons charged. He spun around to avoid their slashes, and out came his own blade, cutting them in return.
OOC:
Reaction to use Hadozee Dodge. Happy roll that negates the 8hp due to Quax! Bladesong activated! Attack one, Green-Flame Blade on the other. Advantage from Faerie Fire (or if not, then Jzu's Help). AC is 21.Last edited September 9, 2024 2:30 pm
Rolls
Hadozee Dodge - (1d6+3)
(5) + 3 = 8
Attack & Damage - (2d20h1+8, 2d8+5, 1d8+4)
2d20h1+8 : (1914) + 8 = 27
2d8+5 : (81) + 5 = 14
1d8+4 : (2) + 4 = 6
Sep 10, 2024 7:24 am
This One unleashes a torrent of lightning, catching two of the psurlons in its area. The one initially facing This One is quick enough to avoid the full blast, but the one who is fighting Quaxiver isn't so lucky and takes the full brunt of the blast. The sickening smell of burnt flesh fills the air.
Imti can only move about ten feet away, but it's enough to get a shot off safely. Her luminous spell goes wide of the target as she feels the crushing pain in her head, but her follow-up arrow hits home, sparkling with starlight as it buries itself into the boys' thigh.
Ziggy's magical energy washes over the strange (sexy?) creatures that are attacking you. Two of them are unaffected, but the one attacking Quaxiver and Benoto are both affected.
Quaxiver's blade lights up with fire as he slashes at the psurlon facing him down. His blade cuts into it, immediately cauterizing the would painfully as flames leap to another of the foul beasts.
Despite the gains you've made in this battle so far, the psurlons continue their assault.
Enraged at This One's attack, the one facing off against him goes into a frenzy, teeth and claws scraping his metal skin with horrible screeching sounds.
This One: 23, 20, CRIT vs AC. Damage: 7 piercing, 6 slashing, 7 slashing (Total: 20)
Quaxiver also struggles as his foe as it bites and claws him, screaming all the while.
Imti: CRIT and CRIT vs AC. Damage: 11 piercing, 6 slashing (Total: 17)
Ziggy fares much better, dodging the bite and a claw, but taking a nasty scratch from the final attack.
Ziggy: 23 vs AC. Damage: 4 slashing
Benoto, unwilling to try to squeeze past all those engaged in melee combat, continues his assault on Imti's mind.
Imti: DC 13 Wisdom save. 20 psychic damage (half on success)
Notes
Faerie Fire: Attacks have advantage against his foe
It is your turn again!
Imti can only move about ten feet away, but it's enough to get a shot off safely. Her luminous spell goes wide of the target as she feels the crushing pain in her head, but her follow-up arrow hits home, sparkling with starlight as it buries itself into the boys' thigh.
Ziggy's magical energy washes over the strange (sexy?) creatures that are attacking you. Two of them are unaffected, but the one attacking Quaxiver and Benoto are both affected.
Quaxiver's blade lights up with fire as he slashes at the psurlon facing him down. His blade cuts into it, immediately cauterizing the would painfully as flames leap to another of the foul beasts.
Despite the gains you've made in this battle so far, the psurlons continue their assault.
Enraged at This One's attack, the one facing off against him goes into a frenzy, teeth and claws scraping his metal skin with horrible screeching sounds.
This One: 23, 20, CRIT vs AC. Damage: 7 piercing, 6 slashing, 7 slashing (Total: 20)
Quaxiver also struggles as his foe as it bites and claws him, screaming all the while.
Imti: CRIT and CRIT vs AC. Damage: 11 piercing, 6 slashing (Total: 17)
Ziggy fares much better, dodging the bite and a claw, but taking a nasty scratch from the final attack.
Ziggy: 23 vs AC. Damage: 4 slashing
Benoto, unwilling to try to squeeze past all those engaged in melee combat, continues his assault on Imti's mind.
Imti: DC 13 Wisdom save. 20 psychic damage (half on success)
| Init Group | Name | HP | AC | Notes |
| A | Psurlon 1 | 34 / 45 | 15 | This One |
| A | Psurlon 2 | 21 / 45 | 15 | Quaxiver, Faerie Fire |
| A | Psurlon 3 | 45 / 45 | 15 | Ziggy |
| A | Benoto | 23 / 31 | 13 | Faerie Fire |
| B | Quax | 17 / 37 | 21 | |
| B | Ziggy | 55 / 60 | 15 | |
| B | This One | 27 / 42 | 15 | |
| B | Imti | 43 / 43 | 16 |
Notes
Faerie Fire: Attacks have advantage against his foe
OOC:
I messed up before, but the HP totals should be good now. I applied it to those who hadn't used it yet and then took it away with some really good rollsIt is your turn again!
Sep 10, 2024 7:52 am
As the first blow lands a blast of telekinetic energy hits the Psurlon. This One is shaken by the first blow, but he is build for success, so he manage to keep his concentration on his spell, that he spews out again.
You touch one willing creature and imbue it with the power to spew magical energy from its mouth, provided it has one. Choose acid, cold, fire, lightning, or poison. Until the spell ends, the creature can use an action to exhale energy of the chosen type in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a Dexterity saving throw, taking 3d6 damage of the chosen type on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 3rd level or higher, the damage increases by 1d6 for each slot level above 2nd.
* - (a hot pepper)
[ +- ] - Telekinetic Reprisal (3/LR)
When you take damage from a creature that is within 10 feet of you, you can use your reaction to emanate telekinetic energy. The creature that dealt damage to you must make a Strength saving throw (DC equals 8 + your proficiency bonus + the ability modifier of the score increased by this feat). On a failed save, the creature takes 2d8 force damage and is pushed up to 10 feet away from you. On a successful save, the creature takes half as much damage and isn't pushed. You can use this reaction a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest.
[ +- ] Built for Success (3/LR)
You can add a d4 to one attack roll, ability check, or saving throw you make, and you can do so after seeing the d20 roll but before the effects of the roll are resolved. You can use this trait a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest.
[ +- ] 2. Dragon's Breath (C)
| Level | 2nd |
| Casting Time | 1 Bonus Action |
| Range/Area | Touch (15 ft ) |
| Components | V, S, M * |
| Duration | Concentration 1 Minute |
| School | Transmutation |
| Attack/Save | DEX Save |
| Damage/Effect | Acid (...) |
You touch one willing creature and imbue it with the power to spew magical energy from its mouth, provided it has one. Choose acid, cold, fire, lightning, or poison. Until the spell ends, the creature can use an action to exhale energy of the chosen type in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a Dexterity saving throw, taking 3d6 damage of the chosen type on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 3rd level or higher, the damage increases by 1d6 for each slot level above 2nd.
* - (a hot pepper)
OOC:
I'm assuming that after the first attack and the Telekinetic Reprisal, that the creature closes the gab (if pushed away) and continues its attackLast edited September 10, 2024 1:21 pm
Rolls
Concentration Dragon's Breath DC10 - (1d20+5)
(3) + 5 = 8
Concentration Dragon's Breath DC10 - (1d20+5)
(10) + 5 = 15
Concentration Dragon's Breath DC10 - (1d20+5)
(5) + 5 = 10
Telekinetic Reprisal Str Save DC15 - (2d8)
(47) = 11
Built for Success - (1d4)
(3) = 3
Dragon's Breath Dex save DC16 - (3d6)
(541) = 10
Sep 10, 2024 1:15 pm
As the simultaneous claws from the shapeless worm-like creatures slashed at him, Quaxiver relied on his nimbleness to avoid some of the hurt, but still flinched at the aggression from these creatures.
Quaxiver hastily threw up a magical barrier to absorb the brunt of it.
He replied with his own attack, aiming at the same one directly in front of him, and letting the verdant flame continue to burn the next nearest, but was too distracted to be successful.
Quaxiver hastily threw up a magical barrier to absorb the brunt of it.
He replied with his own attack, aiming at the same one directly in front of him, and letting the verdant flame continue to burn the next nearest, but was too distracted to be successful.
OOC:
Casting Shield as a reaction to give AC26, hopefully that bounces off all the attacks. HP check, Quax took no damage last turn thanks to the Dodge and should still be at max HP. Attack and Green Flame Blade on a second target.OOC:
Hadozee Dodge for 5hp, which means Quax takes 12hp damage, making his total 25/37 at this point. His attacks miss.Last edited September 12, 2024 5:30 am
Rolls
Attack and damage - (2d20h1+8, 2d8+5, 1d8+4)
2d20h1+8 : (35) + 8 = 13
2d8+5 : (54) + 5 = 14
1d8+4 : (8) + 4 = 12
Hadozee Dodge - (1d6+3)
(2) + 3 = 5
Sep 10, 2024 1:49 pm
"Whoopsie!"
Ziggy travels like starlight away from the melee against the decidedly unsexy creatures.
Starlight Step as Bonus Action
Ziggy travels like starlight away from the melee against the decidedly unsexy creatures.
OOC:
Silvery Barbs as Reaction to being hit (granting himself advantage).Starlight Step as Bonus Action
Sep 10, 2024 6:01 pm
Imti doesn't know which is worse, the horrible screams from the worm-things, or Benoto's intrusion into her brain. Since her companions are busy with their own problems, the druid focuses on hers and fires another starry arrow towards the boy.
"Try this on for size!" she says, swinging her club against the air, simulating the strike upon a bell. A somber ringing surrounds Benoto, echoing as though inside an lonely belfry.
Action: Cast Toll the Dead vs Benoto (Wisdom Save DC 16 to negate)
"Try this on for size!" she says, swinging her club against the air, simulating the strike upon a bell. A somber ringing surrounds Benoto, echoing as though inside an lonely belfry.
OOC:
Bonus Action: Wild Shape Starry Form Archer attack vs BenotoAction: Cast Toll the Dead vs Benoto (Wisdom Save DC 16 to negate)
Rolls
Wisdom save DC 13 - (1d20+8)
(2) + 8 = 10
Wild Shape Archer to hit AC 13, Radiant damage - (2d20h1+8, 1d8+5)
2d20h1+8 : (813) + 8 = 21
1d8+5 : (4) + 5 = 9
Toll the Dead Necrotic damage (WIS save DC 16 to negate) - (2d12)
(410) = 14
Sep 11, 2024 8:33 pm
As the psurlon begins digging into This One, it is thrown back but gets to its feet and continues the attack. In response, the autognome unleashes another blast of crackling electricity. Neither of the psurlons are ready this time and twitch and screech from the sudden shock.
Quaxiver is so overwhelmed by the attacks against him that his defensive swing is off target and hits nothing but air!
Ziggy's magic turns the creature's attack to the side and it instead digs its claws into the floor of the nautiloid instead of his flesh as Ziggy disappears and reappears on the other side of the room, far from his attacker.
Imti's astral arrow hits its foe again, staggering him backward just as a bell rings and he collapses to his knees with a groan and then collapses face first onto the floor of the bridge.
The psurlons, not finished yet, continue their attacks, the one originally facing Ziggy charging for Imti instead.
This One continues to be hounded by the creature, its claws scraping violently against his metal skin and tearing chunks out of him.
This One: 18 and 17 vs AC. Damage: 4 and 3 slashing (7 total)
Quaxiver fares better this time, but still takes a minor hit on his arm.
CRIT vs AC. Damage: 6 slashing
Imti ducks, dodge, dives, and ducks out of the way of all the attacks against her, winding up completely unharmed.
Notes
Faerie Fire: Attacks have advantage against his foe
Quaxiver is so overwhelmed by the attacks against him that his defensive swing is off target and hits nothing but air!
Ziggy's magic turns the creature's attack to the side and it instead digs its claws into the floor of the nautiloid instead of his flesh as Ziggy disappears and reappears on the other side of the room, far from his attacker.
Imti's astral arrow hits its foe again, staggering him backward just as a bell rings and he collapses to his knees with a groan and then collapses face first onto the floor of the bridge.
The psurlons, not finished yet, continue their attacks, the one originally facing Ziggy charging for Imti instead.
This One continues to be hounded by the creature, its claws scraping violently against his metal skin and tearing chunks out of him.
This One: 18 and 17 vs AC. Damage: 4 and 3 slashing (7 total)
Quaxiver fares better this time, but still takes a minor hit on his arm.
CRIT vs AC. Damage: 6 slashing
Imti ducks, dodge, dives, and ducks out of the way of all the attacks against her, winding up completely unharmed.
| Init Group | Name | HP | AC | Notes |
| A | Psurlon 1 | 13 / 45 | 15 | This One |
| A | Psurlon 2 | 11 / 45 | 15 | Quaxiver, Faerie Fire |
| A | Psurlon 3 | 45 / 45 | 15 | Imti |
| A | Benoto | DEAD / 31 | 13 | DEAD |
| B | Quax | 25 / 37 | 21 | |
| B | Ziggy | 59 / 60 | 15 | |
| B | This One | 20 / 42 | 15 | |
| B | Imti | 43 / 43 | 16 |
Notes
Faerie Fire: Attacks have advantage against his foe
OOC:
Back to you!Rolls
Attack vs This One - (1d20+4, 1d8+2, 1d20+4, 1d4+2, 1d20+4, 1d4+2)
1d20+4 : (5) + 4 = 9
1d8+2 : (4) + 2 = 6
1d20+4 : (14) + 4 = 18
1d4+2 : (2) + 2 = 4
1d20+4 : (13) + 4 = 17
1d4+2 : (1) + 2 = 3
Attacks vs Quaxiver - (1d20+4, 1d8+2, 1d20+4, 1d4+2, 1d20+4, 1d4+2)
1d20+4 : (10) + 4 = 14
1d8+2 : (3) + 2 = 5
1d20+4 : (20) + 4 = 24
1d4+2 : (3) + 2 = 5
1d20+4 : (12) + 4 = 16
1d4+2 : (1) + 2 = 3
Attacks vs Imti - (1d20+4, 1d8+2, 1d20+4, 1d4+2, 1d20+4, 1d4+2)
1d20+4 : (7) + 4 = 11
1d8+2 : (3) + 2 = 5
1d20+4 : (4) + 4 = 8
1d4+2 : (2) + 2 = 4
1d20+4 : (1) + 4 = 5
1d4+2 : (3) + 2 = 5
Crit bonus damage vs Quax - (1d4)
(1) = 1
Sep 11, 2024 11:13 pm
"Ack! They're even uglier up close!" complains Imti, hiding behind her shield as the psurlon scrabbles against the wood. She flicks her wrist and a portion of her luminous form shifts along her arm and into her club, imbuing the weapon with the power of the stars. Imti swings her club in a haymaker for the psurlon's mouth. "Back off!"
Action: Club Attack!
OOC:
Bonus Action: Cast Shillelagh.Action: Club Attack!
Rolls
Shillelagh to hit AC 15 - (1d20+8, 1d8+5)
1d20+8 : (2) + 8 = 10
1d8+5 : (5) + 5 = 10
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