BOOOAL

BOOOAL is a Redcap who is worshipped by the Kuo-toa of The Festering Cove as their God of Murder. The kuo-toa worship has enhanced his strength and made BOOOAL much stronger than is normal for a Redcap.

“

WORDS, PRIEST. PROMISES. YOUR GOD WANTS PROOF. WANTS BLOOD.

„

— BOOOAL

Involvement

The party can sacrifice a companion to BOOOAL, or talk their way into gaining the Sickle of BOOOAL (or  BOOOAL's Blessing permanently on the whole party if they already got the Sickle off of Pooldripp).

• Initial dialogue offers a DC 10 Investigation check, or a Persuasion check.
  • Choosing Wait! If it's blood you want, I can make another offer. leads to a DC 20 Persuasion check, rewarding outcome #3 below or an option to sacrifice a companion.
  • *Redcaps love violence - bait him with an exaggerated tale of battle and bloodshed*( DC 10 Performance check)
  • Are your followers aware you're just a rabid little fey creature? ( DC 15 Persuasion check)
  • #1 is exposition.
  • #2 results in a 1-on-1 fight with the BOOOAL only.
  • #3 ends the encounter diplomatically with 750 XP and the Sickle of BOOOAL.
  • #4 and #5 start a fight with the redcap and all nine Kuo-toa
  • [Bard] [Performance] results in all Kuo-toa in the area to turn hostile on BOOOAL.
• Other options exist, including that of permanently sacrificing a companion for a permanent buff called  BOOOAL's Blessing on all party members, in addition to the Sickle.

Combat

Attacks and abilities

 Ironbound Pursuit ()

3d8 (3~24) + Strength modifier Bludgeoning

Launch a flying kick that pushes the target back 2m and knocks it  Prone.

DEX Save

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft

 Open Wounds ()

2d6 (2~12) Piercing

Rend a creature's flesh and make them Bleed.

DEX Save

 Range: 18 m /  ft

Notable loot

• Sickle of BOOOAL - given by BOOOAL or looted from Pooldripp (does not drop from BOOOAL).

Notes

• BOOOAL can do a devastating amount of damage in one turn due to the 3 attacks from his Avatar of BOOOAL.