After a tough fight, the half-orc gets out of the cave, sheathe both of his weapons and sit down on the ground.
"Those things are unnatural, and Thelkra not around. She must be in danger. Should we return to cave or might we return to the city?"

Torinn was more than a little shaken by how quickly he was rendered near helpless during the encounter. No longer is he quite so assured of his inability to die, or be thrust into a situation where he is powerless to stop his foes and protect his allies.

Torinn retrieved three things from the cave when they returned to make camp. The first was his Farbond Spellblade. The second was the sack of herbs that had been sitting in the back of the cave, which he laid out for everyone else to examine. He was busy with item three, a bunch of rocks he was using to fashion himself a crude and mundane holy symbol made in the shape of a small shield with a dragon emblem engraved on the front, created from a single stone. It's not much to look at, but it does help restore his faith.

Actions: Retrieve Farbond Spellblade
Pick up the sack of herbs
Take rocks and create non-magical holy symbol

"We may as well continue into the cave. We should help Miss Thelkra, after all."

"The undead are as dangerous as I remember. It's fortunate that no sacrifices were necessary this time..."

Myn walks over and idly pokes at the sack of herbs as he waits for the rest of the group to reach a consensus.

The big sack of herbs is rather hefty and requires some strength to lift, but Torinn is able to carry it from the cave with a bit of effort.

A closer inspection of the bag of herbs reveals it to be a mix of herbs and other various reagents used in arcane and nature rituals. There is about 960gp worth of alchemical reagents for arcane rituals in the bag, and 360gp worth of herbs for nature-based rituals.

...Somehow, everyone survived that first "rescue" attempt, but marching inside just as before may result in casualties. Wishing for more knowlege and finding little else to do, Bernkastel calls upon the spirit companion for inspiration.

>>46
"Then, let's wait until everyone's ready to get again into the cave"

>>46
>>51
"Agreed, if there are more o' those foul things in there, and some foul ritual is being done, we might have tae' deal with it anyway if we flee back to tha' city. Can anyone gather what the bag o' herbs here was for? Maybe it can shed light on what went on 'ere."

Michael switches out his sword for his Standard, so he can place it in the next battle.

>>56
Torinn shrugs, affixing his symbol to the badge he wore.

"Some arcane ritual, perhaps. If the ones performing it were among the damned, it was a good thing we stopped them when we did."

Sariel snaps to attention, as if she had just been asleep for a long time.

But that's silly. Eladrin don't sleep. They trance. And Sariel made a point out of never trancing while walking.

"They're just ingredients," Sariel says, "so unearthing their purpose would be impossible without some hint. Like a book, or similar."

"Perhaps we missed something during the commotion. I'm more concerned about finding Thelkra right now, though, so a quick look is the most I'm willing to give for any spellbooks."

Torinn gets up and waits for everyone to make up their minds.

Go back into the cave.

As Torinn heads back towards the cave, he finds it is as just as dark inside as it was before.

The cavern entrance is illuminated by the light from the outside, but proceeding further without a light source will be practically impossible.

With a snap of her fingers, Sariel transforms Myn into a walking light source.

Beaming, Myn fearlessly walks forward into the cave.

Move to T-17.

Exploring the cavern reveals nothing that you didn't see before. You pass over the corpses of the undead you recently destroyed on your way to the edge of the cavern.

There is apparently nothing further in this direction, but you do find a hole in the ground in the northwest section of the area in which you fought the undead. The darkness extends far down, though it might be possible to see if the light spell extended to the lip of the cavern.

The cave remains eerily quiet, though the air coming from the pit seems slightly moist.

Myn curiously peers down the hole, taking out his own sunrod for better illumination.

Move to C-5. Take out sunrod and activate it.

The orc instinct tells him danger is near. So he draw his swords and become ready for battle

Torinn readies himself for whatever might come up from the foul pit.

Equip Farbond Spellblade and shield
Be prepared to react if somebody falls in

With both of his arms ready, the orc moves to the hole, near the paladin
Move to D-4

Still wary of what foul things could come out of the pit, the Warlord moves slightly closer.

Move to E-5

As Myn peers over the edge, sunrod in hand, the terrain below is revealed.

What is revealed below appears to be a shallow body of underground water, though it seems to get deeper to the west. Most of the water appears to be shallow enough to be simply waded through, however. The nature of the hole blocks your light from extending far.

The ground below is around 40 feet down--you'd need something to climb or risk injury by fall. Once you got a light source down there, you'd be able to see more of the cavern, but throwing a sunrod down there risks it breaking and malfunctioning.

OOC: 40' is 8 squares downward. Your current elevation is 8 squares above the ground below, in other words. The black-outlined area is the position of the hole above. Any square of water that is NOT marked by difficult terrain is deep enough that you have to swim to pass through it.

>>83
"That's a pretty deep drop." Torinn muses. Fortunately he does have a length of rope, but he needs to find something to affix it to first.

Take out 50' hempen rope
Perception check to find something to attach it to: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2851476/ (11)

Torinn's search of the immediate area doesn't reveal anything natural to affix it to. Someone could hold the rope while the others go down, or perhaps someone has a climber's kit, complete with pitons and a hammer...

Getting the feel of the situation, Sureiya takes Torin's hempen rope and his tools from his climbing set, and strongly fix the rope to the ground.
"Alright, there's a lot of water there, we should be careful with our light"

And then, Sureiya prepares himself and climb down that rope LIKE A BOSS

Athletics check for the climbing:
http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2851772/

Surieya successfully ties the rope off to a piton he hammers into the ground, and descends swiftly into the cavern below. Of course, without a light source, he still cannot see far beyond the confines of the light emitted from the hole above.

Myn, unfazed by the dark abyss, carefully lowers himself down the rope.

Take 10 for roping.

Torinn nods to the others before carefully shimmying down the rope and taking up position near the front.

Take 10 on climbing down the rope.
Move action: Move to H-20

When Myn descends with the sunrod, the chamber is fully illuminated. It appears that the area of deeper water is relatively small, so the underground pool is likely not too deep. It is, however, quite murky and difficult to see through, even when illuminated by the sunrod's light.

In addition, the only other passage out of this area to the west appears to be marked with a large circle of arcane symbols. This appears to be another magic circle, similar to the ones you saw when the caravan was attacked. The fact that it is visible could mean that it's already active.

The orc notices the magic circle, and even if he is unable to understand he, he can perceive than danger approaches.
Perception check for hidden traps and another perception check to check for any weird sounds:
http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2852124/

It's quiet.

Too quiet.

Torinn cautiously peers into the murky depths for any signs of movement below the clouded surface of the water.

From current position, examine water for possible ambush.
http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2852151/ (11)

The warlord carefully climbs down the rope and readies his Shield in one hand and the Standard in the other.

Take 10 for the Rope climbing

>climbing down.
...Rather than follow her spirit and others, she peers through the hole for anything suspicious.


Move spirit companion to G-20 and perception check for anything suspicious.
Perception check: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2853374/

Though none of those looking around can see much of interest, you do hear sounds coming from the water. It is not as still as you'd expect to find an underground pool.

Furthermore, while the half-orc cannot actually find further traps, Myn is fairly certain that arcane circle could BE some kind of trap.

If you want to try to identify the purpose of the magic circle, you'd need to get adjacent to it and make an Arcana check.

Sariel descends. Though she can sense the magic circle, it doesn't look like she can investigate it yet.

"I'd rather not swim," Sariel observes, "but I do want to get closer to that arcane circle." She turns to the Paladin. "How about you sit in the water, so I can use you as a stepping stone?"

>>112
Torinn judges the water to be shallow enough that there is no need to swim across if the correct path is taken. And is somewhat irked to be thought of as a mere utility.

"No," the dragonborn declines, "It's not necessary. We can simply wade through or leap across the shallow end over there." The dragon born points to the northern end of the shallows, where the marsh water is thinnest.

Paladin or not, he's not about to sit in the water for some people he met less than a week ago. He has his pride.

Point to the north end of the water encircling them, particularly C-22, C-23, and C-24.

Myn, smiling slightly at the exchange, wades through the shallow water and walks up to the magic circle. Kneeling, he examines it intently.

Arcana check for magic circle purpose: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2858010/

Torinn is the next one to cross, clearing the distance with relatively little trouble. But he is concerned about what lurks beneath the waters, and stands vigilant to allow others safe passage.

-Move to D-23
-Take 10 on an athletics check to jump to B-22
-Ready standard action: Use Virtuous Strike against the first monster to come within striking distance.

Being the magic circle a priority, the half orc decides to follow Myn, scouting him.
Prepare to use twin strike to any monster in range.

As the group descends the ropes, Myn approaches the arcane circle and attempts to divine its purpose.

Arcana (Myn): You believe that this is a somewhat hastily-prepared ritual circle that will activate when something passes over it. It will attempt to push the creature out of the circle. The second, inner circle has a separate purpose, which appears to be to summon something from another plane. Given the simple nature of the circle, you assume it would probably be a lesser extra-planar creature or three at most. You believe they are hastily-prepared because they are still visible--the caster did not have time to properly hide them.

When Torinn wades into the water, he feels as though it "tugs" at him briefly, but upon leaping out he feels no ill effects.

Attempting to disable the magical circle without triggering it is a skill challenge. Arcana, Religion, Heal, and Nature are the relevant skills for this challenge (in other words, any skill that can be used in a ritual). When any of you makes the first attempt to disable the circle, we'll begin initiative.

One last point of note: You are pretty sure that when you begin to attempt to unravel the ritual circle, the spell contained therein will become volatile and will likely complete on its own if it is not completely dispelled within a certain time frame. Probably between twenty and thirty seconds (4-5 rounds).

Still hesitant to climb but unsure of the dangers ahead, Bernkastel readies the totemic spear and grasps the rope with the free hand.

The spirit moves forward, motioning to the magic circle and pressing the shaman follow.

From the underground map, I should be at H-23, elevation 8, and C-5 from the upper cavern map. I'll move the spirit to E-7 through the water, and ready a move action in response to enemies.

OOC: Bern, I can't move your spirit companion there. The rules for conjuration says you must keep line of effect to it, which means it can't be positioned in such a way that you can't see it from the hole, basically. Otherwise, it vanishes at the end of your action. Also, for your move action, where do you intend to move?

The group begins to move into position. It does occur to you all, however, that it would be best if both arcane casters attempted to unravel the ritual simultaneously rather than spread out, should you choose to attempt to dispel it.

"This magic circle appears to be a trap, of the sort that summons some sort of creature. We should attempt to disable it, Miss Sariel."

Equip rod.

"Go ahead, I shall guard while you work on that curse. There's something weird around here"
Prepare to use twin strike to any monster in range.

...There appears to be little choice but to follow. The shaman inches down the hole with her eyes shut, hoping to purchase a rope ladder before the next opportunity to climb.

Do I have to specify where to move to ready a move action?

Sariel sighs, consigning herself to once again unraveling a ritual.

"I take it you are ready for this," she states dryly as she joins Myn. "Go ahead. I'll follow your lead."

She eyes the Shaman, curious if they'll join them on this task.

The warlord moves near the circle and places his banner down near it, then draws his sword in preparation for a possible attack.

"I will attempt to help defend you all in between providing assistance on that magic circle."

Move to E-7, place Battle Standard of Healing on this spot.
Equip Farbond Spellblade.

I'll move next to the circle, too, and call the spirit of athas adjacent to some of the group members.

After the shaman joins the group near the circle, Torinn rejoins the others, taking up stance by the perimeter.

"You just worry about the circle," he says to those trying to unravel it, "We'll take care of anything that might try to interrupt."

Move to D-8. If Farbond Spellblade and shield are not already out, draw them now.
Ready action to attack first enemy within range with Virtuous Strike.

The group gathers around the circle, as if expecting something to happen at any moment.

Any last-minute corrections I need to make here?

>>171

Smiling unworriedly, Myn begins the process of unravelling the magic circle, poking at it somewhat haphazardly with dark magic.

Arcana check: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2864246/

As the warlock begins to unravel the ritual, his first attempts to read the runes that comprise the magic circle prove successful--you are one step closer to dispelling the magic.

However, as the magic circle swells and activates, something else in the cavern reacts. Three massive, fleshy tentacles reach out from the underground pool, and writhe about threateningly.

The two deep tentacles in front are thick, and their exterior appears leathery and jagged. The influence tentacle in the back is thinner, but the edge glows with sickly green energy.

Immediately, the nearest tentacle reaches out and smashes the paladin to the ground. As it draws back, the dragonborn finds himself bound in its grasp. Torinn takes 15 damage and is grabbed.

Moreover, all of you feel a weakening aura overpowering you; its source seems to be the second tough-looking tentacle. You feel as though this influence is due to no enemies being near it... See the notes on "Diminish Power."

Knowledge Checks: Dungeoneering checks for information on the tentacles.

Turn Order (Initiative)
Deep Tentacle 2 (D) 24
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel) 21
Influence Tentacle (I) 19
Sariel (Liliane) 19
Sureiya (anon-kun) 15
Deep Tentacle 1 (D) 9
Michael Silversteel (Hideling) 9
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth) 9
Myn Nthelsyr (George) 5

Players
Myn Nthelsyr (George): (D-7) 38/38 HP
Michael (Hideyoshi): (E-7) 35/35 HP
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel): (E-5) 38/38 HP
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): (F-10, Elevation 2) 29/44 HP, Grabbed (Immobilized)
Sariel (Liliane): (C-7) 30/30 HP
Sureiya (Anonkun): (E-6) 40/40 HP
Spirit Companion (Bernkastel): (F-6)
Spirit of Athas (Bernkastel): (E-8)
Roth (Sariel): (C-7) (Passive Mode)

The Enemy
Deep Tentacle 1 (I/J-8/9)
Deep Tentacle 2 (F/G-10/11)
Influence Tentacle (I/J-11/12)

Skill Challenge (Summoning Circle)
4 Rounds remaining!
Relevant skills (DC): Arcana (Easy), Relgiion/Nature (Moderate), Heal (Hard)
Standard action to make a check.
Progress: 1/8 Success, 0/3 Failure

Notes:
Allies adjacent to the spirit of Athas gain a +1 bonus to all defenses.
Michael's battle standard of healing cause allies that spend healing surges in the aura to regain 1 extra hit point.
Deep tentacle's diminish power weakens enemies within aura 20 and imposes a -5 penalty to attack rolls as long as no enemies are within 2 squares of it.

After poking at the circle for a bit, the shaman steps forward to dispel the debilitating aura, expecting much grief from this aura in the not-too-distant future.

Standard action: Nature skill check for the magic circle. http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2864405/
Move action: Move to G-6, and move spirit companion to H-9.

The one called "Bernkastel" helps unravel part of the ritual, then moves within the reach of nearby tentacle, causing its aura to dissipate.

Meanwhile, the tentacle in the back begins weaving some strange magic--Myn, Michael, and Sureiya feel as if their heads will split open. Sureiya manages to shake off the effects with ease, and Myn just barely avoids succumbing with the aid of the nearby Athas spirit, but Michael reels from the full force of the attack. Influence tentacle's mind blast misses Sureiya and Myn, but hits Michael for 16 psychic damage and Michael takes a -2 penalty to attack rolls until the end of the tentacle's next turn.

The influence tentacle then attempts to instill fear in the shaman, but "Bernkastel" holds fast and does not waver. Influence tentacle's fear misses Bernkastel.

Knowledge Checks: Dungeoneering checks for information on the tentacles.

Turn Order (Initiative)
Deep Tentacle 2 (D) 24
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel) 21
Influence Tentacle (I) 19
Sariel (Liliane) 19
Sureiya (anon-kun) 15
Deep Tentacle 1 (D) 9
Michael Silversteel (Hideling) 9
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth) 9
Myn Nthelsyr (George) 5

Players
Myn Nthelsyr (George): (D-7) 38/38 HP
Michael Silversteel (Hideyoshi): (E-7) 19/35 HP, -2 to attack rolls
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel): (G-6) 38/38 HP
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): (F-10, Elevation 2) 29/44 HP, Grabbed (Immobilized)
Sariel (Liliane): (C-7) 30/30 HP
Sureiya (Anonkun): (E-6) 40/40 HP
Spirit Companion (Bernkastel): (H-9)
Spirit of Athas (Bernkastel): (E-8)
Roth (Sariel): (C-7) (Passive Mode)

The Enemy
Deep Tentacle 1 (I/J-8/9) Aura Inactive
Deep Tentacle 2 (F/G-10/11) Aura Inactive
Influence Tentacle (I/J-11/12)

Skill Challenge (Summoning Circle)
4 Rounds remaining!
Relevant skills (DC): Arcana (Easy), Relgiion/Nature (Moderate), Heal (Hard)
Standard action to make a check.
Progress: 2/8 Success, 0/3 Failure

Notes:
Allies adjacent to the spirit of Athas gain a +1 bonus to all defenses.
Michael's battle standard of healing cause allies that spend healing surges in the aura to regain 1 extra hit point.
Deep tentacle's diminish power weakens enemies within aura 20 and imposes a -5 penalty to attack rolls as long as no enemies are within 2 squares of it.

Recovering from that tentacle mental attack, the half orc tries to remember anything he knows from those beasts.
Dungeneeoring check, 18 for deep and 21 for influence. http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2864644/

Sariel, blind to everything else, concentrates on using her magic to disrupt the flow of the ritual and undo its accursed magic.

http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2864969/

As Sariel steadily helps to progress the dispelling of the ritual circle, Sureiya recalls a bit of information on the aberrations before the party.

Dungeoneering (21): These tentacles are aberrant magical beasts, and their plane of origin is not of this world. They are known as poor summons due to their lack of mobility, and thus are rarely intentionally called into this world. In all of Toril, the only places where one could expect to find such tentacles is in areas affected by the Spellplague, where the separation between the planes is very weak.

Throughout Toril, there are many underground regions that were drastically altered by the Spellplague. With the proper magic, these areas can serve as gateways to other planes, like the Shadowfell or the Feywild. While it is nearly impossible for most creatures to pass between the planes even in such places without very powerful rituals, certain extraplanar beings can easily pass or reach between worlds in these plaguechanged lands with just a small magical "nudge." These tentacles are believed to be appendages of unknown eldritch horrors inhabiting another plane, and reach through places where the barrier between planes is weak to attack and dominate mortals on the other side.

The larger deep tentacles are powerful physical attackers that grab and crush anything in their reach, and emit a powerful aura to weaken foes at range if they cannot reach a target. When injured, they tend to throw whatever they have grabbed at the nearest wall and aim for a new target. The smaller influence tentacle possesses great psychic power, and can blast foes in an area with psychic energy, and uses psychic charm and fear-based afflictions to control an enemy's movement. When an ailing enemy recovers, the tentacle seizes that moment of weakness to attempt to completely dominate their mortal mind.

Turn Order (Initiative)
Deep Tentacle 2 (D) 24
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel) 21
Influence Tentacle (I) 19
Sariel (Liliane) 19
Sureiya (anon-kun) 15
Deep Tentacle 1 (D) 9
Michael Silversteel (Hideling) 9
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth) 9
Myn Nthelsyr (George) 5

Players
Myn Nthelsyr (George): (D-7) 38/38 HP
Michael Silversteel (Hideyoshi): (E-7) 19/35 HP, -2 to attack rolls
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel): (G-6) 38/38 HP
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): (F-10, Elevation 2) 29/44 HP, Grabbed (Immobilized)
Sariel (Liliane): (C-7) 30/30 HP
Sureiya (Anonkun): (E-6) 40/40 HP
Spirit Companion (Bernkastel): (H-9)
Spirit of Athas (Bernkastel): (E-8) Grants adjacent allies +1 to all defenses
Roth (Sariel): (C-7) (Passive Mode)

The Enemy
Deep Tentacle 1 (I/J-8/9) Aura Inactive
Deep Tentacle 2 (F/G-10/11) Aura Inactive
Influence Tentacle (I/J-11/12)

Skill Challenge (Summoning Circle)
4 Rounds remaining!
Relevant skills (DC): Arcana (Easy), Relgiion/Nature (Moderate), Heal (Hard)
Standard action to make a check.
Progress: 3/8 Success, 0/3 Failure

Notes:
Michael's battle standard of healing cause allies that spend healing surges in the aura to regain 1 extra hit point.
Deep tentacle's diminish power weakens enemies within aura 20 and imposes a -5 penalty to attack rolls as long as no enemies are within 2 squares of it.

Movement action: Move to J-5
Minor action: Hunter quarry
Standart action: Marauder rush on the deep tentacle (moving myself to J-7)
http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2865258/

With a brutal charge, the half-orc swings his sword at the threatening-looking tentacle, but the blow is deflected by its thick hide.

As the tentacle lashes out and slams into the nearby shaman, the ranger attempts a disruptive attack, but again can't seem to get in a good blow on the beast. http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2865267/
Sureiya's marauder's rush misses deep tentacle 1.
Deep tentacle 1's grasp hits Bernkastel for 12 damage, and Bernkastel is grabbed.
Sureiya's disruptive strike misses deep tentacle 1.

Turn Order (Initiative)
Deep Tentacle 2 (D) 24
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel) 21
Influence Tentacle (I) 19
Sariel (Liliane) 19
Sureiya (anon-kun) 15
Deep Tentacle 1 (D) 9
Michael Silversteel (Hideling) 9
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth) 9
Myn Nthelsyr (George) 5

Players
Myn Nthelsyr (George): (D-7) 38/38 HP
Michael Silversteel (Hideyoshi): (E-7) 19/35 HP, -2 to attack rolls
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel): (I-9, Elevation 2) 26/38 HP, Grabbed (Immobilized)
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): (F-10, Elevation 2) 29/44 HP, Grabbed (Immobilized)
Sariel (Liliane): (C-7) 30/30 HP
Sureiya (Anonkun): (J-7) 40/40 HP
Spirit Companion (Bernkastel): (H-9)
Spirit of Athas (Bernkastel): (E-8) Grants adjacent allies +1 to all defenses
Roth (Sariel): (C-7) (Passive Mode)

The Enemy
Deep Tentacle 1 (I/J-8/9) Aura Inactive, Quarry (Sureiya)
Deep Tentacle 2 (F/G-10/11) Aura Inactive
Influence Tentacle (I/J-11/12)

Skill Challenge (Summoning Circle)
4 Rounds remaining!
Relevant skills (DC): Arcana (Easy), Relgiion/Nature (Moderate), Heal (Hard)
Standard action to make a check.
Progress: 3/8 Success, 0/3 Failure

Notes:
Michael's battle standard of healing cause allies that spend healing surges in the aura to regain 1 extra hit point.
Deep tentacle's diminish power weakens enemies within aura 20 and imposes a -5 penalty to attack rolls as long as no enemies are within 2 squares of it.

Annoyed at the foul eldritch beings attacking his allies and his mind, Michael calms himself with some slight inspirational words before moving closer towards the tentacle and shouting to Sureiya to strike at the Tentacled fiend attacking the friendly shaman.


Move Action:Move to F-9
Minor Action:Use Inspiring Word on self.
http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2865318/
Standard Action:Direct the Strike on Sureiya to attack the tentacle near him.

Michael moves into position, and calls out for the ranger to attack after healing himself. Apparently the third time is the charm, as the ranger's blow slices into the tentacle, dealing heavy damage.
Michael spends a healing surge and regains 17 hit points.
Sureiya's melee basic attack hits deep tentacle 1 for 19 damage.

Turn Order (Initiative)
Deep Tentacle 2 (D) 24
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel) 21
Influence Tentacle (I) 19
Sariel (Liliane) 19
Sureiya (anon-kun) 15
Deep Tentacle 1 (D) 9
Michael Silversteel (Hideling) 9
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth) 9
Myn Nthelsyr (George) 5

Players
Myn Nthelsyr (George): (D-7) 38/38 HP
Michael Silversteel (Hideyoshi): (E-7) 35/35 HP, -2 to attack rolls
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel): (I-9, Elevation 2) 26/38 HP, Grabbed (Immobilized)
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): (F-10, Elevation 2) 29/44 HP, Grabbed (Immobilized)
Sariel (Liliane): (C-7) 30/30 HP
Sureiya (Anonkun): (J-7) 40/40 HP
Spirit Companion (Bernkastel): (H-9)
Spirit of Athas (Bernkastel): (E-8) Grants adjacent allies +1 to all defenses
Roth (Sariel): (C-7) (Passive Mode)

The Enemy
Deep Tentacle 1 (I/J-8/9) -19 HP, Aura Inactive, Quarry (Sureiya)
Deep Tentacle 2 (F/G-10/11) Aura Inactive
Influence Tentacle (I/J-11/12)

Skill Challenge (Summoning Circle)
4 Rounds remaining!
Relevant skills (DC): Arcana (Easy), Religion/Nature (Moderate), Heal (Hard)
Standard action to make a check.
Progress: 3/8 Success, 0/3 Failure

Notes:
Michael's battle standard of healing cause allies that spend healing surges in the aura to regain 1 extra hit point.
Deep tentacle's diminish power weakens enemies within aura 20 and imposes a -5 penalty to attack rolls as long as no enemies are within 2 squares of it.

Thrashing in the grip of the unnatural horror that has him bound, Torinn makes his declaration of challenge to all the abominations that emerged from the depths of the cavern - his words etched in lightning.

"Let the lady go, you fiends!" He slashes a deep cut into the tentacle binding him, paralyzing it under the power of his divine declaration. "Harm even one of my companions again and I'll make you regret it!" The tentacles bear the mark of his sanction, compelling them to strike him instead or suffer repercussions.

Bound up as he is, Torinn clutches his faux holy symbol, muttering, "Bahamut, give me strength," calling on inner reserves of vigor to keep him going. He may need it.


Minor action: Dragon breath (adjust elevation to not hit the water)
http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2865340/
(13, 3) (Deep Tentacle 2)
(20, 2) (Deep Tentacle 1)
(9, 3) (Influence Tentacle)
Standard action: Hold Fast on Tentacle 2
http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2865343/ (25, 19) (Tentacle 2)
Minor action: Use virtue (11 temporary hit points gained and one hit point healed)

With a heavy slash, Torinn punishes the tentacle holding him, and breaths lightning over all three. Two are mostly unaffected, by the one grasping the shaman reels slightly from the blow.
Torinn's virtue allows him to spend a healing surge and gain 11 temporary hit points (and regain 1 hit point from the standard).
Torinn's dragon breath hits deep tentacle 1 for 3 lightning damage, but misses the other two. All are sanctioned.
Torinn's hold fast hits deep tentacle 2 for 19 damage, and the tentacle is immobilized until the end of Torinn's next turn.

Turn Order (Initiative)
Deep Tentacle 2 (D) 24
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel) 21
Influence Tentacle (I) 19
Sariel (Liliane) 19
Sureiya (anon-kun) 15
Deep Tentacle 1 (D) 9
Michael Silversteel (Hideling) 9
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth) 9
Myn Nthelsyr (George) 5

Players
Myn Nthelsyr (George): (D-7) 38/38 HP
Michael Silversteel (Hideyoshi): (E-7) 35/35 HP, -2 to attack rolls
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel): (I-9, Elevation 2) 26/38 HP, Grabbed (Immobilized)
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): (F-10, Elevation 2) 30/44 HP + 11 Temporary HP, Grabbed (Immobilized)
Sariel (Liliane): (C-7) 30/30 HP
Sureiya (Anonkun): (J-7) 40/40 HP
Spirit Companion (Bernkastel): (H-9)
Spirit of Athas (Bernkastel): (E-8) Grants adjacent allies +1 to all defenses
Roth (Sariel): (C-7) (Passive Mode)

The Enemy
Deep Tentacle 1 (I/J-8/9) -22 HP, Aura Inactive, Quarry (Sureiya), Sanctioned
Deep Tentacle 2 (F/G-10/11) Aura Inactive -19 HP, Sanctioned, Immobilized
Influence Tentacle (I/J-11/12), Sanctioned

Skill Challenge (Summoning Circle)
4 Rounds remaining!
Relevant skills (DC): Arcana (Easy), Religion/Nature (Moderate), Heal (Hard)
Standard action to make a check.
Progress: 3/8 Success, 0/3 Failure

Notes:
Michael's battle standard of healing cause allies that spend healing surges in the aura to regain 1 extra hit point.
Deep tentacle's diminish power weakens enemies within aura 20 and imposes a -5 penalty to attack rolls as long as no enemies are within 2 squares of it.

>>216

Myn, not perturbed in the slightest by the tentacles, continues to concentrate on the circle, quickening his magical prodding, though taking the time to place a curse on one anyways.

Arcana check: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2865817/

To Myn's surprise, his fumbling attempt at unraveling the magics of the ritual are successful. However, the warlock accidentally increased the rate at which the magic was forming, reducing the total time remaining to unravel the ritual.

The tentacle grasping the paladin thrashes wildly, using the paladin as a weapon to slam the warlord into the ground and smacks the flailing shaman for good measure.
Deep tentacle 2's thrash hits Michael for 11 damage and knocks him prone, and deals 5 damage to Torinn and Bernkastel.

Turn Order (Initiative)
Deep Tentacle 2 (D) 24
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel) 21
Influence Tentacle (I) 19
Sariel (Liliane) 19
Sureiya (anon-kun) 15
Deep Tentacle 1 (D) 9
Michael Silversteel (Hideling) 9
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth) 9
Myn Nthelsyr (George) 5

Players
Myn Nthelsyr (George): (D-7) 38/38 HP
Michael Silversteel (Hideyoshi): (E-7) 24/35 HP, -2 to attack rolls, Prone
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel): (I-9, Elevation 2) 21/38 HP, Grabbed (Immobilized)
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): (F-10, Elevation 2) 30/44 HP + 6 Temporary HP, Grabbed (Immobilized)
Sariel (Liliane): (C-7) 30/30 HP
Sureiya (Anonkun): (J-7) 40/40 HP
Spirit Companion (Bernkastel): (H-9)
Spirit of Athas (Bernkastel): (E-8) Grants adjacent allies +1 to all defenses
Roth (Sariel): (C-7) (Passive Mode)

The Enemy
Deep Tentacle 1 (I/J-8/9) -22 HP, Aura Inactive, Quarry (Sureiya), Sanctioned
Deep Tentacle 2 (F/G-10/11) Aura Inactive -19 HP, Sanctioned, Immobilized
Influence Tentacle (I/J-11/12), Sanctioned

Skill Challenge (Summoning Circle)
2 Rounds remaining!
Relevant skills (DC): Arcana (Easy), Religion/Nature (Moderate), Heal (Hard)
Standard action to make a check.
Progress: 4/8 Success, 0/3 Failure

Notes:
Michael's battle standard of healing cause allies that spend healing surges in the aura to regain 1 extra hit point.
Deep tentacle's diminish power weakens enemies within aura 20 and imposes a -5 penalty to attack rolls as long as no enemies are within 2 squares of it.

Despite the disorientation from all the flailing about, Bernkastel tries to pay attention to her companion's cues to escape.

Minor Action: Speak with spirits for a +4 bonus to acrobatics.

Move action: Attempt to escape the deep tentacle with an acrobatics check.
--- http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2867266/
--- Move spirit compainon to G-9.

Move action: Another futile escape attempt. This time, Athletics vs. Fortitude.
--- http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2867273/

Though the shaman attempts to break the tentacle's grip, her efforts are in vain. It is simply too strong to escape so easily.
Both escape attempts fail.

Meanwhile, the influence tentacle lashes out at the ranger with its psychic touch, imbuing the half-orc with a psionic affliction and instilling him with such fear that he flees the battlefield. The paladin's sanction punishes its impudence.
Influence tentacle's psionic affliction hits Sureiya (ongoing 5 psychic damage and dazed (save ends both)).
Influence tentacle's fear hits Sureiya, sliding him 3 squares.
Influence tentacle takes 7 radiant damage from Torinn's divine sanction.

Turn Order (Initiative)
Deep Tentacle 2 (D) 24
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel) 21
Influence Tentacle (I) 19
Sariel (Liliane) 19
Sureiya (anon-kun) 15
Deep Tentacle 1 (D) 9
Michael Silversteel (Hideling) 9
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth) 9
Myn Nthelsyr (George) 5

Players
Myn Nthelsyr (George): (D-7) 38/38 HP
Michael Silversteel (Hideyoshi): (E-7) 24/35 HP, Prone
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel): (I-9, Elevation 2) 21/38 HP, Grabbed (Immobilized)
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): (F-10, Elevation 2) 30/44 HP + 6 Temporary HP, Grabbed (Immobilized)
Sariel (Liliane): (C-7) 30/30 HP
Sureiya (Anonkun): (M-4) 40/40 HP, Dazaed + Ongoing 5 pshycic damage (Save Ends Both)
Spirit Companion (Bernkastel): (G-9)
Spirit of Athas (Bernkastel): (E-8) Grants adjacent allies +1 to all defenses
Roth (Sariel): (C-7) (Passive Mode)

The Enemy
Deep Tentacle 1 (I/J-8/9) -22 HP, Aura Inactive, Quarry (Sureiya), Sanctioned
Deep Tentacle 2 (F/G-10/11) Aura Inactive -19 HP, Sanctioned, Immobilized
Influence Tentacle (I/J-11/12)-7 HP, Sanctioned

Skill Challenge (Summoning Circle)
2 Rounds remaining!
Relevant skills (DC): Arcana (Easy), Religion/Nature (Moderate), Heal (Hard)
Standard action to make a check.
Progress: 4/8 Success, 0/3 Failure

Notes:
Michael's battle standard of healing cause allies that spend healing surges in the aura to regain 1 extra hit point.
Deep tentacle's diminish power weakens enemies within aura 20 and imposes a -5 penalty to attack rolls as long as no enemies are within 2 squares of it.

While Sariel's main attention is devoted to undoing the ritual, part of her mind randomly wanders off and decides that, "No, tentacles, you are the raped."

Winged phantasms descend on the tentacles, intent on freeing Sariel's allies from tentacly gooey.

Undoing the ritual: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2874295/

Action Point: Winged Horde on H-10: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2874313/

Minor Action: Roth purrs.

At Sariel's command, a horde of illusionary warriors descends and assaults the tentacle trio. While the influence tentacle seems unaffected, but the other two reel under the fury of the psychic onslaught and, in their confusion, drop their victims. The two unceremoniously smack the ground, hard, and the shaman is looking particularly worse for wear. Sariel also manages another bit of unraveling the ritual, and her familiar purrs.

As Sureiya gathers his wits, he feels compelled to move further from the fray, and has no control over his body as he moves into a distant corner.

Sariel's winged horde misses influence tentacle.
Sariel's winged horde hits deep tentacle 1 and 2 for 10 psychic damage and both can take no opportunity actions until the end of Sariel's next turn.
Bernkastel takes 4 falling damage and is prone and submerged (slowed). Torinn takes 8 falling damage and is prone.
Sureiya takes ongoing 5 psychic damage. When he takes this damage, the nightmare tentacle slides him 2 squares.

Turn Order (Initiative)
Deep Tentacle 2 (D) 24
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel) 21
Influence Tentacle (I) 19
Sariel (Liliane) 19
Sureiya (anon-kun) 15
Deep Tentacle 1 (D) 9
Michael Silversteel (Hideling) 9
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth) 9
Myn Nthelsyr (George) 5

Players
Myn Nthelsyr (George): (D-7) 38/38 HP
Michael Silversteel (Hideyoshi): (E-7) 24/35 HP, Prone
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel): (H-8) 17/38 HP (Bloodied), submerged (slowed), prone
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): (E-10) 28/44 HP, prone
Sariel (Liliane): (C-7) 30/30 HP
Sureiya (Anonkun): (O-2) 35/40 HP, Dazed + Ongoing 5 pshycic damage (Save Ends Both)
Spirit Companion (Bernkastel): (G-9)
Spirit of Athas (Bernkastel): (E-8) Grants adjacent allies +1 to all defenses
Roth (Sariel): (C-7) (Passive Mode)

The Enemy
Deep Tentacle 1 (I/J-8/9) -32 HP, Aura Inactive, Quarry (Sureiya), Sanctioned, Cannot Take Opportunity Actions
Deep Tentacle 2 (F/G-10/11) Aura Inactive -29 HP, Sanctioned, Immobilized, Cannot Take Opportunity Actions
Influence Tentacle (I/J-11/12) -7 HP, Sanctioned

Skill Challenge (Summoning Circle)
2 Rounds remaining!
Relevant skills (DC): Arcana (Easy), Religion/Nature (Moderate), Heal (Hard)
Standard action to make a check.
Progress: 5/8 Success, 0/3 Failure

Notes:
Michael's battle standard of healing cause allies that spend healing surges in the aura to regain 1 extra hit point.
Deep tentacle's diminish power weakens enemies within aura 20 and imposes a -5 penalty to attack rolls as long as no enemies are within 2 squares of it.

Still affected by the psychic attack, the half orc gathers some courage and charge in rampage against the devil creature.
"Don't you think you can control me that easily, Do you?"
Standard action: Marauder rush at the tentacle, move to J-7.
http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2874601/
Save throw: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2874604/

The half-orc charges down the stout-looking tentacle, but his sword bounces away from the aberration's leathery exterior. Furthermore, the ranger remains under the effect of the influence tentacle's affliction.

The injured tentacle quickly recovers, and almost spasmodically bludgeons the fallen shaman. The sanction placed upon it by the paladin sears it with radiant energy, and the tentacle withdraws quickly.

Sureiya's marauder's rush misses deep tentacle 1.
Sureiya's saving throw fails.
Deep tentacle 1's grasp hits Bernkastel for 15 damage.

Turn Order (Initiative)
Deep Tentacle 2 (D) 24
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel) 21
Influence Tentacle (I) 19
Sariel (Liliane) 19
Sureiya (anon-kun) 15
Deep Tentacle 1 (D) 9
Michael Silversteel (Hideling) 9
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth) 9
Myn Nthelsyr (George) 5

Players
Myn Nthelsyr (George): (D-7) 38/38 HP
Michael Silversteel (Hideyoshi): (E-7) 24/35 HP, Prone
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel): (J-9, elevation 2) 2/38 HP (Bloodied), Grabbed (Immobilized)
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): (E-10) 28/44 HP, prone
Sariel (Liliane): (C-7) 30/30 HP
Sureiya (Anonkun): (J-7) 35/40 HP, Dazed + Ongoing 5 pshycic damage (Save Ends Both)
Spirit Companion (Bernkastel): (G-9)
Spirit of Athas (Bernkastel): (E-8) Grants adjacent allies +1 to all defenses
Roth (Sariel): (C-7) (Passive Mode)

The Enemy
Deep Tentacle 1 (I/J-8/9) -39 HP (Bloodied), Aura Inactive, Quarry (Sureiya), Sanctioned, Cannot Take Opportunity Actions
Deep Tentacle 2 (F/G-10/11) Aura Inactive -29 HP, Sanctioned, Immobilized, Cannot Take Opportunity Actions
Influence Tentacle (I/J-11/12) -7 HP, Sanctioned

Skill Challenge (Summoning Circle)
2 Rounds remaining!
Relevant skills (DC): Arcana (Easy), Religion/Nature (Moderate), Heal (Hard)
Standard action to make a check.
Progress: 5/8 Success, 0/3 Failure

Notes:
Michael's battle standard of healing cause allies that spend healing surges in the aura to regain 1 extra hit point.
Deep tentacle's diminish power weakens enemies within aura 20 and imposes a -5 penalty to attack rolls as long as no enemies are within 2 squares of it.

Managing to regain his footing, Michael stands up and shouts,"Foul tentacled beings from the eldritch, we will send you back from whence you came!"He strikes the tentacle and his shout should hopefully restore the Shaman's life force a little more.


Move Action:Get up from Prone
Standard Action:Intuitive Strike against the Tentacle in front of him. (Str vs Will)
http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2874676/
Minor Action:use Inspiring word On Bern.
http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2874680/

Michael rises from his prone state, and makes a quick feint with his blade, scratching the surface of the tentacle and opening it for further attack.

Michael's intuitive strike hits deep tentacle 2 for 3 damage. Anyone who has combat advantage when attacking this tentacle gets a +4 bonus to the attack roll instead of the normal +2.
Michael's inspiring word allows Bernkastel to spend a healing surge to regain 17 hit points.

Turn Order (Initiative)
Deep Tentacle 2 (D) 24
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel) 21
Influence Tentacle (I) 19
Sariel (Liliane) 19
Sureiya (anon-kun) 15
Deep Tentacle 1 (D) 9
Michael Silversteel (Hideling) 9
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth) 9
Myn Nthelsyr (George) 5

Players
Myn Nthelsyr (George): (D-7) 38/38 HP
Michael Silversteel (Hideyoshi): (E-7) 24/35 HP
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel): (J-9, elevation 2) 19/38 HP (Bloodied), Grabbed (Immobilized)
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): (E-10) 28/44 HP, prone
Sariel (Liliane): (C-7) 30/30 HP
Sureiya (Anonkun): (J-7) 35/40 HP, Dazed + Ongoing 5 pshycic damage (Save Ends Both)
Spirit Companion (Bernkastel): (G-9)
Spirit of Athas (Bernkastel): (E-8) Grants adjacent allies +1 to all defenses
Roth (Sariel): (C-7) (Passive Mode)

The Enemy
Deep Tentacle 1 (I/J-8/9) -39 HP (Bloodied), Aura Inactive, Quarry (Sureiya), Sanctioned, Cannot Take Opportunity Actions
Deep Tentacle 2 (F/G-10/11) -32 HP, Aura Inactive , Sanctioned, Immobilized, Cannot Take Opportunity Actions, Intuitive Strike
Influence Tentacle (I/J-11/12) -7 HP, Sanctioned

Skill Challenge (Summoning Circle)
2 Rounds remaining!
Relevant skills (DC): Arcana (Easy), Religion/Nature (Moderate), Heal (Hard)
Standard action to make a check.
Progress: 5/8 Success, 0/3 Failure

Notes:
Michael's battle standard of healing cause allies that spend healing surges in the aura to regain 1 extra hit point.
Deep tentacle's diminish power weakens enemies within aura 20 and imposes a -5 penalty to attack rolls as long as no enemies are within 2 squares of it.
Intuitive Strike grants a +4 bonus to those attacking a target affected by it with combat advantage instead of +2.

"Don't despair, Sureiya!"

Torinn grants the ranger a small blessing to overcome his affliction. Taking a cue from the warlord, Torinn wades into the murky water, moving up to a flanking position opposite Michael. A defiant roar is all he needs to show his enemies he will still make them pay if they ignore him as he raises his sword and slashes. His strike just glances the tentacle, but after calling upon his inner reserves, he slashes it deeply, crippling it.

Minor action: Grant Sureiya a saving throw with +4 bonus using Divine Mettle
Move: Walk to F-12
Standard action: Valorous Smite against Deep Tentacle 2. All enemies are sanctioned again.
http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2874693/ (22, 7)
Spend action point: Use Enfeebling Strike on Deep Tentacle 2
http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2874696/ (23, 12)

Torinn picks himself up from the ground, relieved to finally be free of the tentacle's grasp. Some of the others didn't look too well off, though, such as the ranger. The paladin grants a divine boon to Sureiya, shouting out some encouraging words to him, "Don't despair, Sureiya!"

Torinn grants the ranger a small blessing to overcome his affliction. Taking a cue from the warlord, Torinn wades into the murky water, moving up to a flanking position opposite Michael. A defiant roar is all he needs to show his enemies he will still make them pay if they ignore him as he raises his sword and slashes.

Move action: Stand up
Minor action: Grant Sureiya a saving throw with +4 bonus using Divine Mettle
Move: Walk to F-12
Action point: Valorous Smite against Deep Tentacle 2. All enemies are sanctioned again.
http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2874693/ (20, 7)

Torinn rises from his prone state, clears the ranger's affliction with a quick blessing, and then moves around to flank the flailing tentacle. Despite having to swim through deeper water in order to reach it, his blow connects, and renews the sanction placed on all three tentacles.

Sureiya's granted saving throw succeeds.
Astaroth successfully swims to F-12 and his valorous smite hits deep tentacle 2 for 7 damage. All the tentacles are sanctioned.

Turn Order (Initiative)
Deep Tentacle 2 (D) 24
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel) 21
Influence Tentacle (I) 19
Sariel (Liliane) 19
Sureiya (anon-kun) 15
Deep Tentacle 1 (D) 9
Michael Silversteel (Hideling) 9
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth) 9
Myn Nthelsyr (George) 5

Players
Myn Nthelsyr (George): (D-7) 38/38 HP
Michael Silversteel (Hideyoshi): (F-9) 24/35 HP
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel): (J-9, elevation 2) 19/38 HP (Bloodied), Grabbed (Immobilized)
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): (F-12) 28/44 HP, swimming
Sariel (Liliane): (C-7) 30/30 HP
Sureiya (Anonkun): (J-7) 35/40 HP
Spirit Companion (Bernkastel): (G-9)
Spirit of Athas (Bernkastel): (E-8) Grants adjacent allies +1 to all defenses
Roth (Sariel): (C-7) (Passive Mode)

The Enemy
Deep Tentacle 1 (I/J-8/9) -39 HP (Bloodied), Aura Inactive, Quarry (Sureiya), Sanctioned, Cannot Take Opportunity Actions
Deep Tentacle 2 (F/G-10/11) -39 HP (Bloodied), Aura Inactive , Sanctioned, Cannot Take Opportunity Actions, Intuitive Strike
Influence Tentacle (I/J-11/12) -7 HP, Sanctioned

Skill Challenge (Summoning Circle)
2 Rounds remaining!
Relevant skills (DC): Arcana (Easy), Religion/Nature (Moderate), Heal (Hard)
Standard action to make a check.
Progress: 5/8 Success, 0/3 Failure

Notes:
Michael's battle standard of healing cause allies that spend healing surges in the aura to regain 1 extra hit point.
Deep tentacle's diminish power weakens enemies within aura 20 and imposes a -5 penalty to attack rolls as long as no enemies are within 2 squares of it.
Intuitive Strike grants a +4 bonus to those attacking a target affected by it with combat advantage instead of +2.

>>264

Myn, moving around the circle to a better position, again prods it with magic. Looking back, however, he notices the valuable healer in a troubling amount of danger, sending a curse alongside an outbreak of parasites at the offending tentacle.

Move action: Move to E-5.

Standard Action: Arcana check for circle demagicking: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2874811/

Minor Action: Place Warlock's Curse on Deep Tentacle 1(I-8).

Standard Action(AP): Cast Darkworm Feast at Deep Tentacle 1(I-8).

Attack Roll: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2874813/

Damage Roll:http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2874817/

Myn unravels a bit more of the ritual, then pauses to curse another tentacle and infest it with shadowy worms.

The tentacle under assault by Torinn and Michael thrashes wildly, knocking them both off their feet and bloodying them.

Myn unravels more of the ritual circle.
Myn's darkworm feast hits deep tentacle 1 for 20 necrotic damage. It is slowed until the end of Myn's next turn and takes 3 extra necrotic damage at the start of its own next turn.
Deep tentacle 2's thrash hits Torinn and Michael for 16 damage and knocks them prone.

Turn Order (Initiative)
Deep Tentacle 2 (D) 24
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel) 21
Influence Tentacle (I) 19
Sariel (Liliane) 19
Sureiya (anon-kun) 15
Deep Tentacle 1 (D) 9
Michael Silversteel (Hideling) 9
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth) 9
Myn Nthelsyr (George) 5

Players
Myn Nthelsyr (George): (E-5) 38/38 HP
Michael Silversteel (Hideyoshi): (F-9) 8/35 HP (Bloodied), prone
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel): (H-8) 19/38 HP (Bloodied), prone, submerged (slowed)
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): (F-12) 17/44 HP (Bloodied), swimming, prone
Sariel (Liliane): (C-7) 30/30 HP
Sureiya (Anonkun): (J-7) 35/40 HP
Spirit Companion (Bernkastel): (G-9)
Spirit of Athas (Bernkastel): (E-8) Grants adjacent allies +1 to all defenses
Roth (Sariel): (C-7) (Passive Mode)

The Enemy
Deep Tentacle 1 (I/J-8/9) -59 HP (Bloodied), Aura Inactive, Cursed (Myn), Quarry (Sureiya), Sanctioned, Cannot Take Opportunity Actions, Slowed, will take 3 necrotic damage at the start of its next turn
Deep Tentacle 2 (F/G-10/11) -39 HP (Bloodied), Aura Inactive , Cursed (Myn), Sanctioned, Cannot Take Opportunity Actions, Intuitive Strike
Influence Tentacle (I/J-11/12) -7 HP, Sanctioned

Skill Challenge (Summoning Circle)
2 Rounds remaining!
Relevant skills (DC): Arcana (Easy), Religion/Nature (Moderate), Heal (Hard)
Standard action to make a check.
Progress: 6/8 Success, 0/3 Failure

Notes:
Michael's battle standard of healing cause allies that spend healing surges in the aura to regain 1 extra hit point.
Deep tentacle's diminish power weakens enemies within aura 20 and imposes a -5 penalty to attack rolls as long as no enemies are within 2 squares of it.
Intuitive Strike grants a +4 bonus to those attacking a target affected by it with combat advantage instead of +2.

Attacked again by the tentacle, Michael shouts,"Your constant onslaught of attacks will be your undoing beasts of the beyond!"


Vengeance is Mine against the tentacle who attacked me.
http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2874928/
Grant attack to Torinn.

Torinn is roused to attack the tentacle, but from his disadvantageous position, he fails to even hit it.

Virtuous Strike the tentacle and fail horribly
http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2874931/ (1,9)

Though the warlord retaliates with force, the paladin's counter-attack misses its mark.

Turn Order (Initiative)
Deep Tentacle 2 (D) 24
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel) 21
Influence Tentacle (I) 19
Sariel (Liliane) 19
Sureiya (anon-kun) 15
Deep Tentacle 1 (D) 9
Michael Silversteel (Hideling) 9
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth) 9
Myn Nthelsyr (George) 5

Players
Myn Nthelsyr (George): (E-5) 38/38 HP
Michael Silversteel (Hideyoshi): (F-9) 8/35 HP (Bloodied), prone
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel): (H-8) 19/38 HP (Bloodied), prone, submerged (slowed)
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): (F-12) 17/44 HP (Bloodied), swimming, prone
Sariel (Liliane): (C-7) 30/30 HP
Sureiya (Anonkun): (J-7) 35/40 HP
Spirit Companion (Bernkastel): (G-9)
Spirit of Athas (Bernkastel): (E-8) Grants adjacent allies +1 to all defenses
Roth (Sariel): (C-7) (Passive Mode)

The Enemy
Deep Tentacle 1 (I/J-8/9) -59 HP (Bloodied), Aura Inactive, Cursed (Myn), Quarry (Sureiya), Sanctioned, Cannot Take Opportunity Actions, Slowed, will take 3 necrotic damage at the start of its next turn
Deep Tentacle 2 (F/G-10/11) -48 HP (Bloodied), Aura Inactive , Cursed (Myn), Sanctioned, Cannot Take Opportunity Actions, Intuitive Strike
Influence Tentacle (I/J-11/12) -7 HP, Sanctioned

Skill Challenge (Summoning Circle)
2 Rounds remaining!
Relevant skills (DC): Arcana (Easy), Religion/Nature (Moderate), Heal (Hard)
Standard action to make a check.
Progress: 6/8 Success, 0/3 Failure

Notes:
Michael's battle standard of healing cause allies that spend healing surges in the aura to regain 1 extra hit point.
Deep tentacle's diminish power weakens enemies within aura 20 and imposes a -5 penalty to attack rolls as long as no enemies are within 2 squares of it.
Intuitive Strike grants a +4 bonus to those attacking a target affected by it with combat advantage instead of +2.

...Shallow. "Thank you, Ms. Sariel, Mr. Silversteel,"

Minor action: Healing Spirit for Torinn, with the secondary effect for Michael.
--- http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2875262/ (there should be another +1 for the battle standard)
Move action: Stand.
Standard action: Spring Renewal Strike the first Deep Tentacle to heal Michael. Wisdom vs. Fortitude.
--- http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2875263/

The shaman stands and tends to her healing duties, though her spirit's attack misses its mark.

Meanwhile, the influence tentacle unleashes a flurry of psychic attacks--however, only the mind blast on Michael and Bernkastel hits.

Bernkastel's healing spirit allows Torinn to spend a surge and regain 13 hit points. Michael regains 7 hit points, and gains 4 temporary hit points
Everyone in the battle standard's aura regains 1 hit point.
Influence tentacle's psionic link misses Torinn.
Influence tentacle's mind blast hits Bernkastel and Michael for 9 psychic damage and they take a -2 penalty to attack rolls until the end of the tentacle's next turn. The influence tentacle takes 7 radiant damage from Torinn's divine sanction.
Influence tentacle's fear misses Myn.

Turn Order (Initiative)
Deep Tentacle 2 (D) 24
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel) 21
Influence Tentacle (I) 19
Sariel (Liliane) 19
Sureiya (anon-kun) 15
Deep Tentacle 1 (D) 9
Michael Silversteel (Hideling) 9
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth) 9
Myn Nthelsyr (George) 5

Players
Myn Nthelsyr (George): (E-5) 38/38 HP
Michael Silversteel (Hideyoshi): (F-9) 11/35 HP (Bloodied), prone, -2 penalty to attack rolls
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel): (H-8) 11/38 HP (Bloodied), submerged (slowed), -2 penalty to attack rolls
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): (F-12) 30/44 HP, swimming, prone
Sariel (Liliane): (C-7) 30/30 HP
Sureiya (Anonkun): (J-7) 36/40 HP
Spirit Companion (Bernkastel): (G-9)
Spirit of Athas (Bernkastel): (E-8) Grants adjacent allies +1 to all defenses
Roth (Sariel): (C-7) (Passive Mode)

The Enemy
Deep Tentacle 1 (I/J-8/9) -59 HP (Bloodied), Aura Inactive, Cursed (Myn), Quarry (Sureiya), Sanctioned, Cannot Take Opportunity Actions, Slowed, will take 3 necrotic damage at the start of its next turn
Deep Tentacle 2 (F/G-10/11) -48 HP (Bloodied), Aura Inactive , Cursed (Myn), Sanctioned, Cannot Take Opportunity Actions, Intuitive Strike
Influence Tentacle (I/J-11/12) -14 HP, Sanctioned

Skill Challenge (Summoning Circle)
1 Round remaining!
Relevant skills (DC): Arcana (Easy), Religion/Nature (Moderate), Heal (Hard)
Standard action to make a check.
Progress: 6/8 Success, 0/3 Failure

Notes:
Michael's battle standard of healing cause allies that spend healing surges in the aura to regain 1 extra hit point.
Deep tentacle's diminish power weakens enemies within aura 20 and imposes a -5 penalty to attack rolls as long as no enemies are within 2 squares of it.
Intuitive Strike grants a +4 bonus to those attacking a target affected by it with combat advantage instead of +2.

Sariel just focuses on the ritual, sensing it is almost at an end...

"Warlock, finish it up, and let's join the fight."

http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2877636/

Sariel continues, and it is now clear that the summoning circle is on the brink of inactivity. Just a slight nudge will completely dispel it.

Turn Order (Initiative)
Deep Tentacle 2 (D) 24
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel) 21
Influence Tentacle (I) 19
Sariel (Liliane) 19
Sureiya (anon-kun) 15
Deep Tentacle 1 (D) 9
Michael Silversteel (Hideling) 9
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth) 9
Myn Nthelsyr (George) 5

Players
Myn Nthelsyr (George): (E-5) 38/38 HP
Michael Silversteel (Hideyoshi): (F-9) 11/35 HP (Bloodied), prone, -2 penalty to attack rolls
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel): (H-8) 11/38 HP (Bloodied), submerged (slowed), -2 penalty to attack rolls
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): (F-12) 30/44 HP, swimming, prone
Sariel (Liliane): (C-7) 30/30 HP
Sureiya (Anonkun): (J-7) 36/40 HP
Spirit Companion (Bernkastel): (G-9)
Spirit of Athas (Bernkastel): (E-8) Grants adjacent allies +1 to all defenses
Roth (Sariel): (C-7) (Passive Mode)

The Enemy
Deep Tentacle 1 (I/J-8/9) -59 HP (Bloodied), Aura Inactive, Cursed (Myn), Quarry (Sureiya), Sanctioned, Slowed, will take 3 necrotic damage at the start of its next turn
Deep Tentacle 2 (F/G-10/11) -48 HP (Bloodied), Aura Inactive , Cursed (Myn), Sanctioned, Intuitive Strike
Influence Tentacle (I/J-11/12) -14 HP, Sanctioned

Skill Challenge (Summoning Circle)
1 Round remaining!
Relevant skills (DC): Arcana (Easy), Religion/Nature (Moderate), Heal (Hard)
Standard action to make a check.
Progress: 7/8 Success, 0/3 Failure

Notes:
Michael's battle standard of healing cause allies that spend healing surges in the aura to regain 1 extra hit point.
Deep tentacle's diminish power weakens enemies within aura 20 and imposes a -5 penalty to attack rolls as long as no enemies are within 2 squares of it.
Intuitive Strike grants a +4 bonus to those attacking a target affected by it with combat advantage instead of +2.

Thanks to the paladin efforts, Sureiya recovers from the dazziness and regain his courage.
"Thank you Torinn, let's return those evil fiends to hell"
Standart action: Twin strike against the tentacle 1. http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2877672/
Movement action: Move to H-9
Minor action: Off hand strike against tentacle 2. http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2877677/

Sureiya strikes the tentacle with full force, and it reels at the blow. An unearthly screech emanates from the water below, and the tentacle slides down into the water, revealing an eerie black portal just beneath the surface. The half-orc manages to skirt through the water's surface and slash into the other tentacle as well.

Sureiya's twin strike hits deep tentacle 1 for 10 and 21 damage, killing it.
Sureiya's offhand strike hits deep tentacle 2 for 13 damage.

Turn Order (Initiative)
Deep Tentacle 2 (D) 24
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel) 21
Influence Tentacle (I) 19
Sariel (Liliane) 19
Sureiya (anon-kun) 15
Michael Silversteel (Hideling) 9
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth) 9
Myn Nthelsyr (George) 5

Players
Myn Nthelsyr (George): (E-5) 38/38 HP, Darkspiral Aura 1
Michael Silversteel (Hideyoshi): (F-9) 11/35 HP (Bloodied), prone, -2 penalty to attack rolls
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel): (H-8) 11/38 HP (Bloodied), submerged (slowed), -2 penalty to attack rolls
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): (F-12) 30/44 HP, swimming, prone
Sariel (Liliane): (C-7) 30/30 HP
Sureiya (Anonkun): (H-9) 36/40 HP, submerged (slowed)
Spirit Companion (Bernkastel): (G-9)
Spirit of Athas (Bernkastel): (E-8) Grants adjacent allies +1 to all defenses
Roth (Sariel): (C-7) (Passive Mode)

The Enemy
Deep Tentacle 1 (I/J-8/9) -90 HP (Bloodied), Aura Inactive, Cursed (Myn), Quarry (Sureiya) DEAD
Deep Tentacle 2 (F/G-10/11) -61 HP (Bloodied), Aura Inactive , Cursed (Myn), Sanctioned
Influence Tentacle (I/J-11/12) -14 HP, Sanctioned

Skill Challenge (Summoning Circle)
1 Round remaining!
Relevant skills (DC): Arcana (Easy), Religion/Nature (Moderate), Heal (Hard)
Standard action to make a check.
Progress: 7/8 Success, 0/3 Failure

Notes:
Michael's battle standard of healing cause allies that spend healing surges in the aura to regain 1 extra hit point.
Deep tentacle's diminish power weakens enemies within aura 20 and imposes a -5 penalty to attack rolls as long as no enemies are within 2 squares of it.
Intuitive Strike grants a +4 bonus to those attacking a target affected by it with combat advantage instead of +2.

>>285
"Good work, Sureiya! Now fer this other foul thing." The warlord says as he rises and tries to recover from his wounds.


Move Action:Get up (Agaiiiin)
Minor: Inspired Belligerance on the Tentacle in front of me
Standard: Second Wind on self

Michael rises and takes a moment to recover his strength before using his aggression to expose a weakness in the deep tentacle's defenses.

Michael uses his second wind, spending a healing surge and regaining 8 hit points plus 3 extra from the spirit companion's spirit boon, and gains a +2 bonus to all defenses until the start of his next turn.
Everyone in the battle standard's aura regains 1 hit point.
Michael uses inspired belligerence on deep tentacle 2.

Turn Order (Initiative)
Deep Tentacle 2 (D) 24
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel) 21
Influence Tentacle (I) 19
Sariel (Liliane) 19
Sureiya (anon-kun) 15
Michael Silversteel (Hideling) 9
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth) 9
Myn Nthelsyr (George) 5

Players
Myn Nthelsyr (George): (E-5) 38/38 HP, Darkspiral Aura 1
Michael Silversteel (Hideyoshi): (F-9) 23/35 HP, -2 penalty to attack rolls, +2 to all defenses
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel): (H-8) 12/38 HP (Bloodied), submerged (slowed), -2 penalty to attack rolls
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): (F-12) 31/44 HP, swimming, prone
Sariel (Liliane): (C-7) 30/30 HP
Sureiya (Anonkun): (H-9) 37/40 HP, submerged (slowed)
Spirit Companion (Bernkastel): (G-9)
Spirit of Athas (Bernkastel): (E-8) Grants adjacent allies +1 to all defenses
Roth (Sariel): (C-7) (Passive Mode)

The Enemy
Deep Tentacle 1 (I/J-8/9) -90 HP (Bloodied), Aura Inactive, Cursed (Myn), Quarry (Sureiya) DEAD
Deep Tentacle 2 (F/G-10/11) -61 HP (Bloodied), Aura Inactive , Cursed (Myn), Sanctioned, Granting CA and +4 to damage
Influence Tentacle (I/J-11/12) -14 HP, Sanctioned

Skill Challenge (Summoning Circle)
1 Round remaining!
Relevant skills (DC): Arcana (Easy), Religion/Nature (Moderate), Heal (Hard)
Standard action to make a check.
Progress: 7/8 Success, 0/3 Failure

Notes:
Michael's battle standard of healing cause allies that spend healing surges in the aura to regain 1 extra hit point.
Deep tentacle's diminish power weakens enemies within aura 20 and imposes a -5 penalty to attack rolls as long as no enemies are within 2 squares of it.
Intuitive Strike grants a +4 bonus to those attacking a target affected by it with combat advantage instead of +2.

Torinn picks himself up and strikes true against the tentacle's vulnerable area, but his wounds take most of the energy out of his attack, the blow just barely managing to connect. The dragonborn stares daggers at the creature, which looks ready to pull away already, and makes his declaration.

"Flee now, or I'll make you regret it." His proclamation grips the tentacle, even though they don't speak the same language, instilling the beast with the notion that disobedience would result in death.

Move action: Stand back up
Standard action: Virtuous Strike against Deep Tentacle
http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2877904/ (24, 10)
Free action: Annoyance
Minor action: Divine Challenge against Deep Tentacle to seal its fate next turn

The paladin rights himself in the water and slashes a glowing sword through the tentacle, leaving it just barely moving.

Torinn's virtuous strike hits deep tentacle 2 for 10 radiant damage.

Turn Order (Initiative)
Deep Tentacle 2 (D) 24
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel) 21
Influence Tentacle (I) 19
Sariel (Liliane) 19
Sureiya (anon-kun) 15
Michael Silversteel (Hideling) 9
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth) 9
Myn Nthelsyr (George) 5

Players
Myn Nthelsyr (George): (E-5) 38/38 HP, Darkspiral Aura 1
Michael Silversteel (Hideyoshi): (F-9) 23/35 HP, -2 penalty to attack rolls, +2 to all defenses
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel): (H-8) 12/38 HP (Bloodied), submerged (slowed), -2 penalty to attack rolls
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): (F-12) 31/44 HP, swimming, +2 to saving throws
Sariel (Liliane): (C-7) 30/30 HP
Sureiya (Anonkun): (H-9) 37/40 HP, submerged (slowed)
Spirit Companion (Bernkastel): (G-9)
Spirit of Athas (Bernkastel): (E-8) Grants adjacent allies +1 to all defenses
Roth (Sariel): (C-7) (Passive Mode)

The Enemy
Deep Tentacle 1 (I/J-8/9) -90 HP (Bloodied), Aura Inactive, Cursed (Myn), Quarry (Sureiya) DEAD
Deep Tentacle 2 (F/G-10/11) -71 HP (Bloodied), Aura Inactive , Cursed (Myn), Challenged, Granting CA and +4 to damage
Influence Tentacle (I/J-11/12) -14 HP

Skill Challenge (Summoning Circle)
1 Round remaining!
Relevant skills (DC): Arcana (Easy), Religion/Nature (Moderate), Heal (Hard)
Standard action to make a check.
Progress: 7/8 Success, 0/3 Failure

Notes:
Michael's battle standard of healing cause allies that spend healing surges in the aura to regain 1 extra hit point.
Deep tentacle's diminish power weakens enemies within aura 20 and imposes a -5 penalty to attack rolls as long as no enemies are within 2 squares of it.
Intuitive Strike grants a +4 bonus to those attacking a target affected by it with combat advantage instead of +2.

>>290

Myn, no longer concerned with the tentacles, proceeds to release an especially large burst of magic at the weakening circle. Confident that that was enough to stop it, he re-concerns himself with said tentacles, moving to the other side of the pool and unleashing yet another curse at the one in the back.

Standard action: Skill check for magic circle breaking: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2877958/

Move action: Move to K-6.

Minor action: Place Warlock's Curse on Influence Tentacle (I/J-11/12).

As the warlock strides forward and places a curse on the psychic tentacle in the rear, the arcane markings comprising the summoning circle fade from the cavern floor.

The deep tentacle thrashes desperately, but manages to miss all of its targets.

Myn successfully dispels the ritual circle, ending the skill challenge.
Deep tentacle 2's thrash misses Torinn, Bernkastel, Sureiya, and Michael (seriously, never seen so many bad d20 rolls in a row).

Turn Order (Initiative)
Deep Tentacle 2 (D) 24
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel) 21
Influence Tentacle (I) 19
Sariel (Liliane) 19
Sureiya (anon-kun) 15
Michael Silversteel (Hideling) 9
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth) 9
Myn Nthelsyr (George) 5

Players
Myn Nthelsyr (George): (E-5) 38/38 HP, Darkspiral Aura 1
Michael Silversteel (Hideyoshi): (F-9) 23/35 HP, -2 penalty to attack rolls, +2 to all defenses
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel): (H-8) 12/38 HP (Bloodied), submerged (slowed), -2 penalty to attack rolls
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): (F-12) 31/44 HP, swimming, +2 to saving throws
Sariel (Liliane): (C-7) 30/30 HP
Sureiya (Anonkun): (H-9) 37/40 HP, submerged (slowed)
Spirit Companion (Bernkastel): (G-9)
Spirit of Athas (Bernkastel): (E-8) Grants adjacent allies +1 to all defenses
Roth (Sariel): (C-7) (Passive Mode)

The Enemy
Deep Tentacle 1 (I/J-8/9) -90 HP (Bloodied), Aura Inactive, Cursed (Myn), Quarry (Sureiya) DEAD
Deep Tentacle 2 (F/G-10/11) -71 HP (Bloodied), Aura Inactive , Cursed (Myn), Challenged, Granting CA and +4 to damage
Influence Tentacle (I/J-11/12) -14 HP

Skill Challenge (Summoning Circle)
Success! The Summoning Circle is dispelled.
Relevant skills (DC): Arcana (Easy), Religion/Nature (Moderate), Heal (Hard)
Standard action to make a check.
Progress: 8/8 Success, 0/3 Failure

Notes:
Michael's battle standard of healing causes all party members to regain 1 hit point anytime someone in the aura spends a healing surge.
Deep tentacle's diminish power weakens enemies within aura 20 and imposes a -5 penalty to attack rolls as long as no enemies are within 2 squares of it.

Standard action: Claws of the Eagle, Deep Tentacle, Torinn.

Minor action: Healing spirit for myself, and secondary target is Michael. http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2878055/

Move action: Move Spirit of Athas to G-9. Move spirit companion to H-10.

With the aid of her helpful spirit companion, the shaman restores her own vitality as well as the vitality of the somewhat weakened warlord. At her spirit's command, the dragonborn lashes out and finishes off the wounded tentacle. Another shriek echoes throughout the chamber, and the tentacle descends into the darkness, leaving behind another portal in the ground. The spirits move about, repositioning themselves in the midst of the fray.

The last tentacle, however, is not to be underestimated, and lets loose another psionic blast in the midst of the gathered adventurers, searing their minds and sending the warlord in particular reeling.

Bernkastel spends a healing surge and regains 12 hit points, Michael regains 4 hit points, and Bernkastel, Michael, and Sureiya gain 4 temporary hit points.
Everyone in the battle standard aura regains 1 hit point.
Torinn's virtuous strike (claws of the eagle) hits deep tentacle 2 for 15 radiant damage, killing it. http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2878057/
Influence tentacle's fear misses Sariel.
Influence tentacle's mind blast hits Bernkastel and Sureiya for 10 psychic damage and CRITS Michael for 18 psychic damage. All three take a -2 penalty to attack rolls until the end of the influence tentacle's next turn.

Turn Order (Initiative)
Deep Tentacle 2 (D) 24
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel) 21
Influence Tentacle (I) 19
Sariel (Liliane) 19
Sureiya (anon-kun) 15
Michael Silversteel (Hideling) 9
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth) 9
Myn Nthelsyr (George) 5

Players
Myn Nthelsyr (George): (E-5) 38/38 HP, Darkspiral Aura 1
Michael Silversteel (Hideyoshi): (F-9) 14/35 HP (Bloodied), -2 penalty to attack rolls, +2 to all defenses
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel): (H-8) 19/38 HP (Bloodied), submerged (slowed), -2 penalty to attack rolls
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): (F-12) 32/44 HP, swimming, +2 to saving throws
Sariel (Liliane): (C-7) 30/30 HP
Sureiya (Anonkun): (H-9) 32/40 HP, submerged (slowed), -2 penalty to attack rolls
Spirit Companion (Bernkastel): (H-10)
Spirit of Athas (Bernkastel): (G-9) Grants adjacent allies +1 to all defenses
Roth (Sariel): (C-7) (Passive Mode)

The Enemy
Deep Tentacle 1 (I/J-8/9) -90 HP (Bloodied), Aura Inactive, Cursed (Myn), Quarry (Sureiya) DEAD
Deep Tentacle 2 (F/G-10/11) -86 HP (Bloodied), Aura Inactive , Cursed (Myn) DEAD
Influence Tentacle (I/J-11/12) -14 HP, Cursed

Skill Challenge (Summoning Circle)
Success! The Summoning Circle is dispelled.
Relevant skills (DC): Arcana (Easy), Religion/Nature (Moderate), Heal (Hard)
Standard action to make a check.
Progress: 8/8 Success, 0/3 Failure

Notes:
Michael's battle standard of healing causes all party members to regain 1 hit point anytime someone in the aura spends a healing surge.

Given the tentacle's tenacity, Sariel doubts she has much chance to land mental assault on it.

The next best thing is to confound and confuse it.

Standard: Maze of Mirrors, J-12.
Roll: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/2878768/ (accidentally clicked twice, ignore the second roll)

The eladrin attempts to imprison her foe in an illusionary maze, but the tentacle quickly shakes off the effects--though it is still rather sluggish in the aftermath.
Sariel's maze of mirrors misses influence tentacle, slowing it until the end of her next turn.

Turn Order (Initiative)
Deep Tentacle 2 (D) 24
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel) 21
Influence Tentacle (I) 19
Sariel (Liliane) 19
Sureiya (anon-kun) 15
Michael Silversteel (Hideling) 9
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth) 9
Myn Nthelsyr (George) 5

Players
Myn Nthelsyr (George): (E-5) 38/38 HP, Darkspiral Aura 1
Michael Silversteel (Hideyoshi): (F-9) 14/35 HP (Bloodied), -2 penalty to attack rolls, +2 to all defenses
"Bernkastel" (Bernkastel): (H-8) 19/38 HP (Bloodied), submerged (slowed), -2 penalty to attack rolls
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): (F-12) 32/44 HP, swimming, +2 to saving throws
Sariel (Liliane): (C-7) 30/30 HP
Sureiya (Anonkun): (H-9) 32/40 HP, submerged (slowed), -2 penalty to attack rolls
Spirit Companion (Bernkastel): (H-10)
Spirit of Athas (Bernkastel): (G-9) Grants adjacent allies +1 to all defenses
Roth (Sariel): (C-7) (Passive Mode)

The Enemy
Deep Tentacle 1 (I/J-8/9) -90 HP (Bloodied), Aura Inactive, Cursed (Myn), Quarry (Sureiya) DEAD
Deep Tentacle 2 (F/G-10/11) -86 HP (Bloodied), Aura Inactive , Cursed (Myn) DEAD
Influence Tentacle (I/J-11/12) -14 HP, Cursed, Slowed

Skill Challenge (Summoning Circle)
Success! The Summoning Circle is dispelled.
Relevant skills (DC): Arcana (Easy), Religion/Nature (Moderate), Heal (Hard)
Standard action to make a check.
Progress: 8/8 Success, 0/3 Failure

Notes:
Michael's battle standard of healing causes all party members to regain 1 hit point anytime someone in the aura spends a healing surge.
Deep tentacle's diminish power weakens enemies within aura 20 and imposes a -5 penalty to attack rolls as long as no enemies are within 2 squares of it.