Pt. 5: The Journey to White Mountain

Neraka's attacks

Roll(1d20)+13:
4,+13
Total:17

ack.... doubt that hits but here it is anyway

Roll(2d8)+6:
3,2,+6
Total:11

Claw attack:

Roll(1d20)+13:
20,+13
Total:33

\m/ crit and max damage - 18

Arcturus2 wrote:
Yeah, when you put it like that, fair enough. Still, +15 is solid. Is it ok if I edit my character sheet and swap in some things I can ise then?

Aye, the devil is in the details. There are a lot of abilities that have the same effect, just different names; those are legal for double-dipping. For example, the Martialist has a +1\+2 to attacks called Favorite Weapon.

A fighter has the same ability called Weapon Focus. For a Paladin it is called Holy Weapon, etc etc

For a Monk it is called Sublime Fist. This would stack with the Martialist Favorite Weapon (fist). Or it would stack if you multi-classed into Fighter.

Arcturus2 wrote:

MAS wrote:-16 Con.

Can't you roll a heal check to stop bleeding out at least?

I think someone else would have to do that. I'm unable to take actions.

Robyo wrote:
Maw of Doom (swift): the core spews acid all over the adjacent target (Virgil).
28 vs Fort = 32 acid damage.

Does this count as a melee attack by the creature, since it is using it's "Maw" (ie: jaws or throat) and it is an adjacent attack?  If so, Virgil will Dodge (-2 vit)  

if not, Virgil soaks DR6 and takes 26, wallowing in its bile

Monk can switch out any abilities that are redundant.

Virgil dodges the melee attack of the maw of doom. I prefer to think of the inside of the cabin as the belly of the beast. The core is the tongue/appendage thing, but mouths and teeth can form anywhere.... either the walls or the core can attack, and the core can move inside, but cannot leave the wandering cabin.

Neraka viciously claws the mimic.


Virgil is up.

Robyo wrote:Virgil dodges the melee attack of the maw of doom.

Nevermind, I forgot Virgil was dazed last round. Dodge is an immediate action and a dazed character can take no action.

Robyo wrote:

Robyo wrote:Virgil dodges the melee attack of the maw of doom.

Nevermind, I forgot Virgil was dazed last round. Dodge is an immediate action and a dazed character can take no action.

yeah, that makes sense.  drat!

Virgil doesn't know about John Henry's condition and probably couldn't do much to help him if he did.  Virgil shouts at Traveler, "Come on, Monk!" as he blasts the core before diving into the Secret Haven.

Virgil will stand (move) and use Rapid Shot to fire twice at the core (standard).  Virgil Hustles (-1 vit) and dives into the Secret Haven portal.

1st shot vs Reflex
Roll(1d20)+19:
19,+19
Total:38

CRIT!  
max damage 2d10 +13 +2 escalation = 35

2nd shot vs Reflex
Roll(1d20)+19:
4,+19
Total:23

if that hits
Roll(2d10)+15:
8,9,+15
Total:32

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I don't care what you smell chewie!

navyik wrote:I don't care what you smell chewie!

to Oli, "A Secret haven, what a wonderful idea! Now do you have a plan for getting us out of here?"

With a deadly double-shot, Virgil sends the diabolical mimic to it's grave. Actually it implodes, depositing Monk safely outside.

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Need a Perception check from Neraka and Monk who are standing outside.

JH is still unconscious and bleeding.

Oli and Virgil hang out in the Secret Chamber playing cards and fielding SW trivia. Time exists there 6:1, six hours in astral plane equals one hour on Aerth. After a while they decide to come back and check on their friends...


Congratulations you guys defeated a 20th-level monster!    It was a team effort. I did go somewhat easier than I could have, but it was a pretty nasty fight and you guys wasted the mimic by the third round.

Just a heads' up: I'll be on vacation next week (10 days) and won't be able to attend to the forum. We can either take a break or switch to another game and come back to Weird West some time later.


All Player Characters gain a +1 level increase!  

stabilize JH, I think it is only DC 10 on a Heal check

Result of the throw of dice "1d20 +4" :

3 + 4 = 7

frak, human reroll

Result of the throw of dice "1d20 +4" :

12 + 4 = 16

"Easy, big fella, we got ya. We wouldn't have survived without your heavy hitting!"


GM - how much did Blue Twig help? I am psyched that we beat a CR 20, but I wonder if it was due to the help (I think he made attacks over 2 rounds) or JH's big hits and a couple lucky crits.

Virgil does a +1up dance   


Maybe this would be a good time to transition to WoD for a bit?
*\ pokes Josh

poke Josh eh? Well, I'm not ready. Did not plan to run my thing until later on... Ahem, MATT!

Oli can lay on hands for jh until he's full on wp then 3 goodberries 3d4=8 vitality.
Anybody else?

whit10 wrote:poke Josh eh?  Well, I'm not ready.  Did not plan to run my thing until later on... Ahem, MATT!  

oh yeah, I forgot about the 1000 worlds which we left literally mid-fight   

that would be a good transition since it is all done and we are actually ready to jump those demon-buggers with our high lvl guys

Nice work everyone.

Monk's perception check:

1d20 + 11 = (16+11) =27

Traveler sees a black-robed and hooded humanoid figure watching the fight from behind a boulder. The stranger sees that he has been noticed by monk and ducks down behind the rock. Then there is a flash of orange light from behind the boulder. If Monk goes to investigate, he finds the figure is gone, as if vanished.

"Sweet fancy moe-sus. That creep done hit me HARD."

Anyone else have any questions or wish to explore the area?

Perception 7+18=25 for traps in the henge. Detect magic also.

Eta on eclipse?

Then oli will look at virgils door.

Virgil will take a break for a minute to regain some vitality, Second Wind 4d6

Roll(4d6)+0:
5,1,6,3,+0
Total:15

35\49 for the day Vitality.

if anyone has any Vitality boosters Virgil could use a bit more or we could do our 1\day 'rest' or see if Blue Twig knows any Nymph courtesans in the area

Neraka will use Goodberry:

Roll(2d4)+0:
3,1,+0
Total:4

4 berries for those that want them... I'm good

Is JH stabilized? Does that make him conscious ?

JH would take a goodberry if he can.

navyik wrote:Oli can lay on hands for jh until he's full on wp then 3 goodberries  3d4=8 vitality.
Anybody else?

That was for jh.

Oli uses second wind from deacons catechism.
4d6=11

3 goodberries 3d4=7

Oli vitality 21

Take as many berries as you want.

Oli makes them too...

navyik wrote:

navyik wrote:Oli can lay on hands for jh until he's full on wp then 3 goodberries  3d4=8 vitality.
Anybody else?

That was for jh.

Roger thanks.


JH votes for taking a days rest.

MAS wrote:[quot


JH votes for taking a days rest.

What is eta on eclipse? "Yeah, w... We can c...camp out and enjoy the eclipse!"   

Chirs2 wrote:Virgil will take a break for a minute to regain some vitality, Second Wind 4d6

Roll(4d6)+0:
5,1,6,3,+0
Total:15

35\49 for the day Vitality.

if anyone has any Vitality boosters Virgil could use a bit more or we could do our 1\day 'rest' or see if Blue Twig knows any Nymph courtesans in the area

whit10 wrote:Neraka will use Goodberry:

Roll(2d4)+0:
3,1,+0
Total:4

4 berries for those that want them... I'm good

Result of the throw of dice "4d4" :

2 + 4 + 1 + 2 = 9

44\49 vitality

thanks for the berries

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Monk made it through unscathed.

Since nobody has listened to any of his counsel since this adventure began, he keeps what he sees behind the boulder to himself.

He will ask Oli and Virgil

"Did either of you detect any magic or evil around the henge?"

He will head over to investigate. He's looking for any artifacts, signs of activity or rituals, or runes/markings on the stones.

His DR+4 is still active, btw.

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He will ask Oli and Virgil

"Did either of you detect any magic or evil around the henge?"

He will head over to investigate. He's looking for any artifacts, signs of activity or rituals, or runes/markings on the stones.

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"Not yet, but I will keep lookin with ya." Virgil accompanies Monk using Detect Evil wherever he goes   

The circle of stones emanates magic. The magical vibe seems to be more of a residual nature, as though rituals had been conducted here in the past.

No fiends or undead detected.

Judging from the sun, it's about 3:30 pm. The eclipse will occur in approx. 30 minutes.

"I too was surprised by the strange cabin-mimic," admits Bluetwig. "Yet I continue to have a bad feeling about this place. As though a dark plot is unfolding right before us and we cannot see it. I also believe the solar eclipse bodes ill tidings."

"Vrym said that near the cemetery, there's a staircase leading below ground," chimes in Klandor.

Robyo wrote:Traveler sees a black-robed and hooded humanoid figure watching the fight from behind a boulder. The stranger sees that he has been noticed by monk and ducks down behind the rock. Then there is a flash of orange light from behind the boulder. If Monk goes to investigate, he finds the figure is gone, as if vanished.

Monk will quietly tell Neraka and Blue Twig what he saw..

"Someone was watching us from there, but they disappeared." He gestures toward the stone

" Perhaps the cabin was a trap they sprung. We should be on guard."

"We need being to shit or get off tha pot."

Arcturus2 wrote:

Robyo wrote:Traveler sees a black-robed and hooded humanoid figure watching the fight from behind a boulder. The stranger sees that he has been noticed by monk and ducks down behind the rock. Then there is a flash of orange light from behind the boulder. If Monk goes to investigate, he finds the figure is gone, as if vanished.

Monk will quietly tell Neraka and Blue Twig what he saw..

"Someone was watching us from there, but they disappeared." He gestures toward the stone

" Perhaps the cabin was a trap they sprung. We should be on guard."

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"This is a puzzling development," opines the treant. "I will be extra-cautious."

Since nothing interesting was discovered in the henge, Traveler Monk will make sure his horses and wagon are secured before it gets any darker. He pulls them off the road and parks next to Oli. He feeds the horses, blankets them, and leans against his wagon to watch the sun disappear.

"Evil omen. Esmariah protect us.."

He mutters to himself as he makes the sign of his Goddess.

Any chance leveling up will restore vitality pools?

Some of the stones have primordial runes chiseled into them. Who can read Primordial? For now, it seems the party is okay with camping at this site?

Monk prepares the wagon and horses and meditates.


In time, the moon passes in front of the sun.

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At the moment of the apex of the eclipse, the stones in the circle begin to hum strangely. Bolts of electricity crackle between the inert golems.

Then suddenly, from the center of the circle, a burst of chaotic energy erupts into the sky.

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It forms a beam pinpointing the center of the black moon. The energy beam expands enveloping the moon in light. Then the moon disappears, replaced by a swirling void: a black hole.

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In time, the sun emerges once again, bringing back the light to the sky, but the moon has changed. It is now a dismal void hanging in the sky.

"What fell magic is this?!" Bluetwig demands, abhorred at the turn of events.


Nothing else noteworty happens while the party rests. It only takes 6 hours to be fully rested (10pm), but I take it the heroes just camp until the following morning?

Player characters can now be leveled up, once they've had a 6 hour rest. Full Vitality is restored after a 6 hour rest. One wound point is healed per 24 hours after a 6 hour rest. Leveling up also grants additional 5 + Con mod Vitality.

...the fucking moon is gone?!!

Neraka is visibly shaken by this (though still one level higher and updated on the page)

"Well......I'll be Damned. Thats a frightenin dvelopment, sure nuff."

Oli can read primordial.

Wait, con bonus to vitality for each level?

Before sleeping, oli will cast detect traps and look at virgils door and levers and such. Also reading the runes at the henge and anywhere else they are found.

If we are camping here, Traveler will see to preparing an evening meal from our supplies.

He also volunteers for first watch, since he is still at full vitality.

He will tend the fire and patrol the area occasionally.

navyik wrote:Before sleeping, oli will cast detect traps and look at virgils door and levers and such.  Also reading the runes at the henge and anywhere else they are found.

I need a mechanics check on the levers. On the golems as well, if Oli investigates them.

The stones read:
"That is not dead which can eternal lie,
And with strange aeons even death may die."

Oli will not yet touch the levers. Just looking.
14+14=28 mechanics.

Golems 9+14=23

"T...his ancient wrrrrrriting has the ring of a...an e...epithet! Th...ther IS something strangely occult about this place..."

aw shit, now he's quoting Lovecraft

whit10 wrote:aw shit, now he's quoting Lovecraft

And he tried to get me with an insanity taint during that last combat..

That plus giving us a level incresae may not bode well for us lol.

Speaking of level increase,  faith points and attack/save mods for half level round down, right? So at level 9 they are still +4 and go to +5 at level 10..

yeah, that's the break down. 9th level isn't that great (the advanced power is nice though).