Jan 14, 2017 7:00 pm
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Everyone except Devanis give me a Perception check please.Story I: The Rift
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Jan 14, 2017 7:03 pm
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Even though I just dived back in? Rolls
Perception Check - (1d20+4)
(18) + 4 = 22
Jan 14, 2017 7:13 pm
Ameera watches Flare dive into the water, and removes her pack and gear too. She considers, and then picks back up the end of the rope to be ready to pull, or at least provide some anchor on shore.
Rolls
Perception
Jan 14, 2017 7:19 pm
Baric leans over the edge straining to see what is happening to Devanis. He sees a flitting shape and Pyrrah swimming, but no ranger.
Last edited January 14, 2017 7:20 pm
Rolls
Perception. - (1d20+1)
(5) + 1 = 6
Jan 14, 2017 7:42 pm
Erran holds his breath as he waits for Devanis to resurface.
Rolls
Perception - (1d20+2)
Jan 15, 2017 8:30 am
[ +- ] Pyrrah
You see shadows before anything else. Two shapes, one large and the other narrow. Eventually you're able to swim closer (approximately 40 ft before you can see clearly enough through the waters) and get a better look: You see Devanis, a cloud of blood escaping from a wound he has on his ankle, and he seems to be tugging on a chain that is anchored to the floor of the lake. On the other end of the chain is an unreal sight. What seems to be some manner of large, semi-translucent manta ray is swimming in front of Devanis. The anchor drives through the creature's back, and on its front is a 4-pronged grapnel that digs its claws into the monster's skin, keeping it from swimming too far from the anchor point. The creature has two tentacles that start at the ends of its cloak-like flaps, and one of them is wrapped tightly around Devanis' ankle, and seems to be the cause of his bleeding wound.
Oddly enough, Devanis seems utterly unaware of this fact, and unaware of the creature at all. He must be, because in fact, he seems to be pulling at the chain, attempting to free the beast.
Oddly enough, Devanis seems utterly unaware of this fact, and unaware of the creature at all. He must be, because in fact, he seems to be pulling at the chain, attempting to free the beast.
[ +- ] Erran
You notice a cloud of dark fluid in the water. It takes you a moment, due to the odd but vibrant color of the bioluminescent organisms obstructing a clear sight, but you begin to realize that there is blood in the water by where Devanis submerged.
[ +- ] Ameera
There is a strange shadow in the lake where Devanis submerged.
Jan 15, 2017 8:42 am
[ +- ] Devanis
"Sir? Sir?" You hear in the back of your mind a cheery, but concerned, child-like voice. "Mister, I think you're hurt." Suddenly you feel a sharp pain in your ankle, like a hot knife was sliced in a circle over your skin. Just as quickly as it appeared, it is gone. "Sir, you're bleeding," the voice says. "Are you paying attention?" You hear once more, and suddenly you feel that burning, sharp pain again. In front of you, where Father Morgan once was, is instead a beast of some kind. Something unreal. Something not right. It seems to be some manner of large, semi-translucent manta ray. On its belly, which faces you, is a strange design, almost as though drawn with black ink on its jellyfish-like skin. The ink makes a face of sorts, two circles and a line for a mouth, although you think it is only a design and not actually functioning eyes or mouth. The chain that you are pulling on is anchored to the ground. On the other end is this thing. The chain comes up from the lake floor and drives through the creature's back. On the creature's front is a 4-pronged grapnel that digs its claws into the monster's skin, keeping it from swimming too far from the anchor point. The creature has two tentacles that start at the ends of its cloak-like flaps, and one of them is wrapped tightly around your ankle, and seems to be the cause of your now bleeding wound (Suffer 9 piercing damage). You felt the chain give a little bit as you pulled on it, but the creature does not yet seem freed.
Rolls
... - (3d6)
Jan 16, 2017 3:15 am
[ +- ] GM
What the?! Devanis is momentarily disoriented by the sight before him. Is this thing trying to kill him? Or just begging for his help? Devanis hesitates for only a moment. He reaches into his pack and produces a crowbar. He tries the chain again, hoping to break or shift it before his air runs out.
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Does a crowbar grant a bonus or advantage maybe?Last edited January 16, 2017 3:18 am
Rolls
Secret Roll
Advantage from crowbar? - (1d20)
(13) = 13
Jan 16, 2017 3:42 am
Pyrrah swims straight for Devanis. When she gets there, she swings her dagger straight for the tentacle wrapped around his ankle.
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I'm assuming that my swim is still good from the previous roll, and that I need to make an attack roll. Since it is underwater, is there anything else you'd like me to do?Rolls
Attack - (1d20+5)
Damage - (1d4+3)
Jan 16, 2017 4:03 am
It has been about twelve or more full seconds without Devanis resurfacing and about five or six since Pyrrah went under as well. It is apparent, now, that the shadows within the water from where Devanis submerged are clouds of fluid; perhaps blood.One of the chains loosens somewhat, and you think that with one more good effort you could get it broken apart. The pain in your leg intensifies a bit, and you see large clouds of blood escaping the wound beneath the tentacle (1 Damage). You can also see all of Pyrrah's actions, as she slices the tentacle with a dagger.
[ +- ] Devanis
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Advantage due to having the right tools for the job.[ +- ] Pyrrah
Devanis produces a crowbar, and just as you expect him to use it on the creature, he pries it into the chain and attempts to break it apart. It seems to work somewhat, as one of the links begins to groan. Large clouds of blood escape Devanis' ankle wound. You slash the beast's protrusion with your dagger, cutting into the tentacle about halfway through its narrowest portion, but it keeps a firm latch on Devanis nevertheless.
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Make a Wisdom Save for me, please!
Jan 16, 2017 6:23 am
Devanis tries to wave Pyrrah away, or get her to stop attacking. He points to the chain. He then tries to pry the chain loose once more.
Last edited January 16, 2017 6:25 am
Rolls
Athletics - (1d20, 1d20)
1d20 : (5) = 5
1d20 : (19) = 19
Jan 16, 2017 6:42 am
[ +- ] Pyrrah
You feel something tug at your mind, as though your perception of the world was about to slip away for a moment. You hold strong, however---or at least you think you do---and nothing about your surroundings seems to change. It is a dizzying sensation, but nothing that disrupts your actions.
You see Devanis wrench the crowbar one more time, snapping one of the links and freeing the monster from its anchor. The chain drapes heavily out from its back, following its movements in the water. The beast looks to be bringing its other tentacle toward Devanis now.
You see Devanis wrench the crowbar one more time, snapping one of the links and freeing the monster from its anchor. The chain drapes heavily out from its back, following its movements in the water. The beast looks to be bringing its other tentacle toward Devanis now.
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You have an action :)[ +- ] Devanis
With a sudden release, you wrench one of the chains apart and free the monster from its anchor. "Are we helping it?" Seraph asks curiously, the words only heard within your own mind. The creature floats upward slightly, tugging your leg along with it. The wrenching is painful and you feel something---barbs, perhaps---cutting your skin as it shifts (1 piercing damage). Its other tentacle seems to be moving toward you like a waterborne snake.
Jan 16, 2017 7:01 am
We were, but I think I just changed my mind. Devanis thinks, unsure if Seraph can read his thoughts. He hooks the crowbar to his belt and drawing his dagger, tries to free his own ankle from the cutting tentacle.
Rolls
Dagger, damage - (1d20+5, 1d4+3)
1d20+5 : (7) + 5 = 12
1d4+3 : (4) + 3 = 7
Jan 16, 2017 12:14 pm
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Added it to my previous post. :-) Do I still get an extra attack from Underdark Scout?Last edited January 16, 2017 12:17 pm
Jan 17, 2017 12:31 am
It's been way too long, and now blood! Ameera runs into to water. Before diving in, she scoops up some water and splashes it on her chest. "Agaroth" she says and a frost coats her body and armour. She pulls out a dagger and dives towards the dark shadow and where presumably her companions are under water.
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Armor of Agath, at second level, 10 temp HP and any melee hit on her causes 10 cold damageRolls
Athletics for swimming - (1d20-1)
(13) - 1 = 12
Jan 17, 2017 4:39 am
What is going on down there!
Staring below into the darkness, Baric mutters, It's been so long. I'm going down there.
He pulls on his gloves, grabs the rope and hooks his arms and legs around it loosely, so as to be able to slide quickly. He dislodges one of his torches and positions it in his pack in a spot where it needn't be held, but is away from the other torches.
Of-Clan-Escolant, Find someone to write a song about me, if I... you know... can't.
At that, he drops, dangerous and quick, into the dark below.
Staring below into the darkness, Baric mutters, It's been so long. I'm going down there.
He pulls on his gloves, grabs the rope and hooks his arms and legs around it loosely, so as to be able to slide quickly. He dislodges one of his torches and positions it in his pack in a spot where it needn't be held, but is away from the other torches.
Of-Clan-Escolant, Find someone to write a song about me, if I... you know... can't.
At that, he drops, dangerous and quick, into the dark below.
Last edited January 17, 2017 4:40 am
Rolls
Acrobatics for the quick and nimble drop. He's done a similar decent before. - (1d20+2)
(16) + 2 = 18
Athletics for the climb (w/ advantage provided if earned.) - (1d20+3, 1d20+3)
1d20+3 : (6) + 3 = 9
1d20+3 : (4) + 3 = 7
Jan 17, 2017 12:38 pm
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Devanis: No extra attack unfortunately, since the first round had you mesmerized.Baric: Lowering the athletics DC due to your good Acrobatics (and the great line before dropping)!
[ +- ] Devanis, Pyrrah, Ameera, Baric
The two newcomers to the scene happen upon a horrific sight. A large manta-ray like beast, with semi-translucent, jellyfish-like skin, floats in front of Devanis. It has a large hook, as though for a grapnel, bored through its chest, and a relatively thin chain descends out of its back, severed after it extends about 5 feet. A marking is on its underside, as though drawn sloppily with black paint, which looks something like a distorted face. At the ends of its cloak-like flaps are two large protuberances; tentacle-like extensions with thick ends. One of them is wrapped around Devanis' ankle, which is gushing clouds of blood, while the other snakes its way toward his chest.
Pyrrah is hacking one part of the tentacle with a knife, while Devanis does the same at the tentacle about his ankle. Eventually, the two manage to harm the beast, which emits a muffled scream that has a static-like sound as it ripples through the water and causes your skin to tingle. The manta-creature releases Devanis' ankle, and the other tentacle pulls back as well. It does not retreat, however, and looks prepared to strike once more...
Pyrrah is hacking one part of the tentacle with a knife, while Devanis does the same at the tentacle about his ankle. Eventually, the two manage to harm the beast, which emits a muffled scream that has a static-like sound as it ripples through the water and causes your skin to tingle. The manta-creature releases Devanis' ankle, and the other tentacle pulls back as well. It does not retreat, however, and looks prepared to strike once more...
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PLAYER TURN! Devanis and Pyrrah, you can go again on this turn. Those dagger attacks were free!Battle Map
Erran, if you'd like to drop into the water, it will take your full movement to do so (though you can dash to gain some extra movement from there, if you'd like).
Some underwater rules...
For those that it concerns, spells with verbal components will not work well underwater. Rather than denying them outright, these spells have a 50% chance of not casting. The spell slot is not wasted, but your action is. Simply roll a 1d2 with your spell. A 2 is successful, and a 1 is a failure.
Weapons other than spears, tridents, daggers, javelins and shortswords receive disadvantage on melee attacks, unless you can find a way to give yourself a swim speed.
Ranged attacks beyond normal range automatically miss. Ranged attacks within normal range all have disadvantage.
Anyone fully submerged has resistance to fire damage.
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