tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post1794767929776504402..comments2024-03-26T03:07:31.274-04:00Comments on DMG 42: LCTN: Let's Do ThisRosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08107736691449509380noreply@blogger.comBlogger79125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-13629096626405380622012-06-25T06:57:20.211-04:002012-06-25T06:57:20.211-04:00THE LOST CROWN OF TESH-NAGA has come to an end!
K...<i>THE LOST CROWN OF TESH-NAGA</i> has come to an end!<br /><br /><b>KULIMVORITH</b> takes The Crown and his Ogre servant, and after a bit of a breather, proceeds to escape the clutches of this hellish cave.<br /><br /><b>EVERYONE!</b> Please check out the LCT-N Epilogue and request for feedback, here: http://dmg42.blogspot.com/2012/06/lost-crown-of-tesh-naga-epilogue.htmlRosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107736691449509380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-88793434184867104862012-06-25T06:54:52.491-04:002012-06-25T06:54:52.491-04:00BLACK LOTUS indeed runs straight at the eldritch d...<b>BLACK LOTUS</b> indeed <i>runs</i> straight at the <b>eldritch device</b>! The spinning brass rings, whirling about at a maddening pace, hit and bat away the frail Doppelganger's body, sending it crashing back to the floor. The impact of the brass rings shatters teeth and cracks a mandible, a spray of blood spitting out from a pale-skinned mouth. Shaking odff his wounds, <b>BLACK LOTUS</b> then makes the fatal error of staring directly at the pulsing maw of the <b>far realm portal</b>! His mind is overwhelmed by the indescribable view of madness, and he is shaken and dazed, clutching its knees to its chest and rocking on the ground, babbling incoherently.<br /><br /><b>KULIMVORITH</b> sees the destruction he hath wrought, <i>and it is good!</i> Dragonsfire boils out of his hands to melt steel chains, slamming the portcullis shut and locking <b>BLACK LOTUS</b> in this horrid tomb forever. With time now on his side, the proud drake bandages <b>GRIMLOCK</b>, keeping him alive but unconscious. This is done out of cruelty, and not compassion. <b>KULIMVORITH</b> then exercises the full extent of his new powers, creating a dominated slave out of the once-proud Ogre.<br /><br /><b>[TECH]</b><br />(9)+14 vs. AC 19; Hit!<br />for (1)+(2)+(4)+8 damage<br />(5) +2 {CA} +10 vs. Will 16; Hit!<br />for (7)+(4)+(6)+5 psychic damage and ...(1)... dazed (save ends)<br />Save vs. Dominate (20); Success! Good... good for you.Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107736691449509380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-83600168824930370662012-06-23T08:57:34.073-04:002012-06-23T08:57:34.073-04:00Kulimvorith struggles to control the mind of The B...Kulimvorith struggles to control the mind of The Black Lotus, the force is strong within him. Peering to his right he spies the throne room. Compelling the changeling he yells, run.<br /><br />Black Lotus will run straight into the vortex!<br /><br />{Tech}<br /><br />Run 8 squares East directly into the vortex!<br /><br />RUNMogohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04845907299838808448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-87817675412481390632012-06-23T06:55:05.724-04:002012-06-23T06:55:05.724-04:00The ancient latent power of The Crown, forged twel...The ancient latent power of <i>The Crown</i>, forged twelve centuries ago by the master craftsmen of Dhakaan and imbued by the spells of the <i>Council of Wrrms</i>, awakens again atop the scaled brow of <b>KULIMVORITH</b>. His ruby skin shimmers and his voice takes on a rolling, booming quality that brings with it a primal fear in all warm-blooded creatures; the fear of million-year-old reptilian predators hunting scurrying mammals beneath a primordial jungle canopy.<br /><br /><b> <i> TERROR. </i> </b><br /><br /><b>[TECH]</b><br />(8) or (19)+6 vs. Will 16; Hit!<br /><br /><br /><b>BLACK LOTUS</b> is now <i>dominated</i> and awaits <b>KULIMVORITH</b>'s command. Choose wisely. His mind is struggling constantly against the power of The Crown, and as such, his resistance allows him only a single action to be taken per round.Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107736691449509380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-49117562351656631382012-06-22T22:26:14.233-04:002012-06-22T22:26:14.233-04:00Kulimvorith looks right at the changeling and know...Kulimvorith looks right at the changeling and knows that no matter what promises he could extract from him, he could not ever trust Lotus again. What is to stop him or his brethren from shifting into a dragonborn and dismantling his tribe from the inside out. The risk would be too great.<br /><br />Focusing his thoughts upon the changeling he sends a psionic spike into Lotus' brain stem. <br /><br />"Obey"<br /><br />Tech: Enslave!Mogohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04845907299838808448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-50348273777427493282012-06-22T12:19:32.640-04:002012-06-22T12:19:32.640-04:00Black Lotus, his fists still raised in defense, fa...Black Lotus, his fists still raised in defense, falters slightly. He was certain he would only continue to control his own faculties for a few more seconds, but this offer...is interesting...<br /><br />We lowers his hand slightly. "I am here for more than myself, drake. My clan sent me to get that crown so that we could finally overcome the Dhakaani that have oppressed us. They would have certain...expectations." The Changeling's eyes open a little wider, but remain trained on the Dragonborne and his crown, expecting betrayal.Iamfivebearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00696975429960924983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-8649962506009292862012-06-22T11:53:53.695-04:002012-06-22T11:53:53.695-04:00Kulimvorith turns to Lotus and says, and "we ...Kulimvorith turns to Lotus and says, and "we have no reason to fight amongst ourselves. We join me and we can create a new world from the ashes of the old. To create a kingdom free of strife I will need clever lieutenants like you. Only know this if you lay a hand on me I will end you. Your choice my shifty friend."Mogohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04845907299838808448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-24691941254986455662012-06-22T10:19:38.915-04:002012-06-22T10:19:38.915-04:00Being near the closed iron door (to the west), bot...Being near the closed iron door (to the west), both <b>KULIMVORITH</b> and <b>BLACK LOTUS</b> can hear the sounds of ringing hammers, can feel stifling heat, and can smell sulfur and molten steel.Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107736691449509380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-3091550604740888842012-06-22T10:16:49.616-04:002012-06-22T10:16:49.616-04:00BLACK LOTUS twists and distorts his body, the muta...<b>BLACK LOTUS</b> twists and distorts his body, the mutations coming so fast that the dim-witted Ogre has no hope of keeping up. Whipping about like the eastern breeze through the willows of the fields, the silent monk strikes at three separate <i>chakra</i> energy points on <b>GRIMLOCK</b> at once. The chains around <b>BLACK LOTUS</b>'s neck fall to the ground in a <i>klang!</i> and <b>GRIMLOCK</b> drops like a rock, eyes rolled into the back of his head, the tables turned as now <i>he</i> struggles for breath.<br /><br />With the last hope for a shred of honor to be bestowed upon <i>The Crown</i>, <b>GHAALDAR</b> gives up the fight and succumbs to the eternal slumber.<br /><br /><b>[TECH]</b><br />Changeling Trick: (11)+8 vs. Insight 13; Success!<br />Wind through Willows: (13)+7 +2 {CA} vs. Reflex 16; Hit!<br />for (4)+(1)+6 +4 {flurry} damage and slide 1 square<br /> - only Grimlock as target, I don't see any way of getting two enemies in a close blast 3<br /> - Slide 1? Forced movement ends the grab<br />Quick Strike Ki Focus: (11)+10 vs. AC 17; Hit!<br />for another (10)+8 damage <i>GHETTO CRIT!</i><br /> - Grimlock dropping to the ground like a sack of potatoes <i>also</i> would break the grab<br />Move: via email to Square P36<br /><br />Grimlock Save vs. Death (2)+2; Fail!<br />Ghaaldar Save vs. Death (3); THIRD FAILED DEATH SAVE<br /><br /><br /><b>KULIMVORITH</b> is up!Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107736691449509380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-49674835255232522382012-06-22T08:49:23.453-04:002012-06-22T08:49:23.453-04:00Lotus has grown tired. Tired of being chained to t...Lotus has grown tired. Tired of being chained to this beast. Tired of cautiously picking his way through this crypt. Tired of maintaining disguise. Just...tired...<br /><br />It needs to end.<br /><br />The familiar breeze begins. The air is so dank and heavy that the breeze seems a blessing. very quickly, though, it turns savage. The wind becomes a violent tornado of cutting gusts and ripping bursts.<br /><br />The Changeling himself seems to move with the air. Still in the ogre's grasp, his arms seems to bend, and his neck elongates. His face comes right up to the Ogres, but he says nothing. He merely glares, and then strikes.<br /><br />[Minor] Changeling trick. It's a +8 bluff check against Grimlocke's passive insight. If I make it I get combat advantage EONT.<br />[Standard] Wind through the Willows. +7 vs Reflex on both of them. 2d8+6 damage, slowed and cannot charge EONT. Technically I can shift to anywhere in the close blast 3, but unless I can use that to escape the grab, I'll stay where I am. However, if I can use it to shift around so that the Ogre is between the Dragonborn and myself, I'll do that.<br />[Free] Centered Flurry of Blows on Grimlocke. 4 damage and I can slide him 1 swuare adjacent to me. I don't really know where I am/will be, so please just place him more between Kulimvorith and myself<br />[Free] Activate my Ki Focus. I get another Melee Basic against Grimlocke if my Flurry of Blows hit him. +10 vs AC, 1d10+8 damage.<br />[Move] Only if I somehow became freed.Iamfivebearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00696975429960924983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-16822817129537642242012-06-22T06:51:39.985-04:002012-06-22T06:51:39.985-04:00Descriptive Text: Hell yeah, what he said!
[TECH]...<b>Descriptive Text:</b> Hell yeah, what he said!<br /><br /><b>[TECH]</b><br />Dragon Breath vs. Grimlock: (8) or (15)+6 vs. Reflex 16; Hit!<br />for (3)+3 fire damage<br />Dragon Breath vs. Black Lotus: (3) or (11)+6 vs. Reflex 18; Miss!<br />Elemental Bolt vs. Grimlock: (3) or (6)+9 vs. Reflex 16; Miss!<br /><br />Such terrible, terrible rolls!<br /><br /><br /><b>BLACK LOTUS</b> now takes his turn.<br /><br /><b>[TECH]</b><br />Endurance Check DC 25; Auto Fail<br />for (1)+5+3 damageRosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107736691449509380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-54575560841370660552012-06-21T21:12:29.354-04:002012-06-21T21:12:29.354-04:00I forgot to write that grimlock will also take an ...I forgot to write that grimlock will also take an additional 1d10Mogohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04845907299838808448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-73719616166766067292012-06-21T21:06:55.910-04:002012-06-21T21:06:55.910-04:00Realizing the tide of battle has swung from his fa...Realizing the tide of battle has swung from his favor, Kulimvorith realizes that to live to see the kingdom he has envisioned he must first live. From years imprisoned Kulimvorith learned the only paramount rule, survive.<br /><br />Back peddling his back bumps against the wall and he knows he must trust in the one reliable thing in his life. Fire.<br /><br />Inhaling deeply he clamps his jaws shut as he was taught so many years ago by the elders of his village. By doing so his body becomes a hearth to stoke the flame. Unable to hold the flame in a moment longer he expunges the blaze upon his former comrades.<br /><br />Hoping to catch them by surprise he follows his breath with a devastating assault aimed directly at Grimlocks head<br /><br />{Tech} Move: shift to Q36, one square south.<br /> Minor: Dragons breath close blast +6 vs. reflex 1d6 +3<br /> Standard: Elemental Bolt +9 vs. reflex 1d12 +1d6 +10 against grimlock<br /> Free action: On hit Elemental escalation vs. Lotus +9 vs. reflex 1d12 +1d10 +1d6 +10Mogohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04845907299838808448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-1089082907283182662012-06-21T21:05:06.165-04:002012-06-21T21:05:06.165-04:00Almost forgot; Recharge (5)
The Crown hungers to e...Almost forgot; Recharge (5)<br />The Crown hungers to <i>enslave</i>!Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107736691449509380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-60031660249590808042012-06-21T21:04:41.368-04:002012-06-21T21:04:41.368-04:00Almost forgot; Recharge (5)
The Crown hungers to e...Almost forgot; Recharge (5)<br />The Crown hungers to <i>enslave</i>!Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107736691449509380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-77307242545267260942012-06-21T20:51:41.876-04:002012-06-21T20:51:41.876-04:00"Since I assume whatever attack he is making ...<i>"Since I assume whatever attack he is making will miss, as he is shackled, grappling and making an improvised weapon attack with a person. On a miss I will trigger my addergrease armor to give him 5 ongoing damage and me to shift into P36."</i><br /><br /><b>GRIMLOCK</b>'s straining arms swing high, trying to crush the puny man-dragon before him. The scaled warrior <b>KULIMVORITH</b> skitters away with a hiss and a baring of fangs! Enraged, the Ogre takes another swing, misses, and has his fists brush up against the thick hide of <i>Vercintigorix</i>, most ancient and deceptive elder green wyrm.Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107736691449509380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-87252007826199617322012-06-21T20:48:32.437-04:002012-06-21T20:48:32.437-04:00OOC: Yes exactly, please try and be more specific ...OOC: Yes exactly, please try and be more specific about positioning and the like when you can. I'm totally cool with describing movement in terms of direction, too, such as "1 square north and then 2 squares east". So, we'll keep things as-is.<br /><br /><b>BLACK LOTUS</b> is swung about like a great, living, kicking <i>flail</i>, Ogre fists attempting to pummel foes using his body. A ninja-foot arcs over The Crown ... and sails through the air. A pervasive magic is keeping the bearer safe, for now.<br /><br /><b>[TECH]</b><br />Black Lotus is being used as an "improvised weapon, large", and his willingness will negate the -5 shackled penalty.<br />(7)+7 {+5 Str +1 1/2 level +1 weapon talent +0 prof.} vs. AC 17; Miss! Dice are hating on ALL of you!<br />Ghaaldar's Save vs. Death (8); second fail!<br /><br /><br />Back to <b>KULIMVORITH</b>!Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107736691449509380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-7612429548920257552012-06-21T20:36:33.452-04:002012-06-21T20:36:33.452-04:00I rescind my objection. DM magic trumps poor phras...I rescind my objection. DM magic trumps poor phrasing. Let the bicycle kicking commenceMogohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04845907299838808448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-87924508329557533102012-06-21T20:33:27.956-04:002012-06-21T20:33:27.956-04:00I agree that it would make sense for Kulimvorith t...I agree that it would make sense for Kulimvorith to do what he says he did (except for the fact that Grimlocke was not actually an adversary yet), but...<br /><br />On the other hand...<br /><br />That scene is Matrix Reloaded when Neo spins on his pole and kicks all the Smiths...Iamfivebearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00696975429960924983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-89983533789711221962012-06-21T20:28:16.334-04:002012-06-21T20:28:16.334-04:00I am willing to revise if we roll back, but Lotus&...I am willing to revise if we roll back, but Lotus' response to me may be too awesome to ret-con.Hunter Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16799545856494087983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-71714439619786869282012-06-21T20:18:39.915-04:002012-06-21T20:18:39.915-04:00OOC: when I moved originally to take the crown I w...OOC: when I moved originally to take the crown I wanted to move to square P37. however I was especially unclear when writing (as I was at work and rushed). I said, "Tech: move to the square between Ghaaldar and Lotus." I am fine if it is too late to change it, but the sport I am in now wouldn't be a logical place to stop as it is adjacent to two {adversaries?] and I am solely ranged. Up to you CaseyMogohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04845907299838808448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-15114204626497163532012-06-21T20:11:01.988-04:002012-06-21T20:11:01.988-04:00Black Lotus locks eyes with the Ogre. He can see t...Black Lotus locks eyes with the Ogre. He can see the rage boiling just behind his vision. When the Ogre turns to swing at the Dragonborn, the monk gets an idea...<br /><br />Using all of his training, Lotus runs along the ground as he is hurled. He uses all of his skill to kick the ground to assist the attack, and attempts to kick the prideful wyrm to the ground.<br /><br />[ACTION] KICKIN ASS AND CHEWING GUM, AND ALL OUTTA GUMIamfivebearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00696975429960924983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-31286143696276576852012-06-21T20:07:16.078-04:002012-06-21T20:07:16.078-04:00A migraine explodes behind the ogre's eyes. In...A migraine explodes behind the ogre's eyes. In that flash of blinding pain the only thing he can perceive is Kulimvorith's presence in his mind. Grimlock tenses on the shackles and slams the monk into the dragonborn!<br /><br />OOC: No looking for damage here, just to know Kulimvorith down, perhaps dislodging the crown in the process?<br /><br />Minor: maintain the grapple.<br />Standard: +9 vs Lotus' Fort to use him as an improvised weapon?<br /><br />If you won't accept that, then Grim will kick Kulimvorith instead. +8 vs ACHunter Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16799545856494087983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-1974955325612769892012-06-21T20:01:59.120-04:002012-06-21T20:01:59.120-04:00OOC: Does a fail on moving break the grab or provo...OOC: Does a fail on moving break the grab or provoke an attack or just fail the move?Iamfivebearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00696975429960924983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5337311709902143899.post-71969915542642514732012-06-21T19:04:26.294-04:002012-06-21T19:04:26.294-04:00BLACK LOTUS clutches frantically at the magical ch...<b>BLACK LOTUS</b> clutches frantically at the magical charms he has about him, struggling against the Ogre's grip, gasping for breath, a once-pale face turning deep crimson. His fists feebly beat on the Ogre's bulk, tears welling in eyes shut tight.<br /><br /><b>[TECH]</b><br />Grimlock took 10 psychic damage for The Crown's miss.<br />Std: (8)+6 vs. Fortitude 18; Fail!<br />Move: (10)+6 vs. Fortitude 18; Fail!<br /><br /><br /><b>GRIMLOCK</b>'s turn is upon us!<br />OOC: Sustain grab is a minor. Dragging a grabbed creature against its will is a Standard Action Strength vs. Fortitude check, on a success you may move up to half speed (doesn't provoke from grabbed creature) and slide the grabbed creature up to 3 squares to an adjacent square.Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107736691449509380noreply@blogger.com