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 player can sacrifice a companion to BOOOAL, or talk their way into gaining the Sickle of BOOOAL (or BOOOAL's Blessing (Condition) 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.
  • "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 causes a 1-on-1 fight with the redcap only
  • #3 ends the encounter diplomatically with 750 XP and the sickle of BOOOAL
  • #4 and #5 starts a fight with the redcap and all nine Kuo-toa
  • [Bard] [Performance] causes all Kuo-toa in the area to turn on BOOOAL
• Other options exist, including that of permanently sacrificing a companion for a permanent buff called BOOOAL's Blessing (Condition) on all party members, in addition to the Sickle.

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 - If the player can cause BOOOAL's power to falter by shaking his Kuo-toa's belief in him, and then agree to be his chosen, BOOOAL will give the player his sickle. Alternatively, loot from Pooldripp the Zealous (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.