In the early afternoon, you are instructed to go to the bluff known as the Wall of Seven Winds, a 120-foot vertical cliff between New Harbor and the Grand Pavilion where the winds are known to always be particularly strong. The wind whips across the curved, sheer cliff that surrounds the cove, roiling the deep water below into a white-capped froth. Several dozen boats bob on the rough water, their decks crowded with eager spectators focused on the cliff top. You find Marthysan the Righteous standing before a small crowd atop the bluff Several dozen boats are anchored in the cove at the base of the cliff from which a larger gathering of onlookers eagerly watches the top of the wall. He hands you each a pair of silk slippers telling you to put them on.
The fight is to take place on the side of the Wall of Seven Winds, where you are to face of against Orometsu Yasi, known as the White Warrior, as well as a band of monks to even the odds. Orometsu is a stoic Tian-Min woman dressed entirely in white, with polished ivory toned armor and a helm interwoven with the intricate braids of black hair upon her head; she bows nobly at you before walking over the edge of the cliff climbing down the wall to a height of 60 feet, and stopping to wait for you to engage her.
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Before the beginning of the fight, Pallas whispers to his companions as he puts on the magical slippers. "I have recently learned a new song called the Symphony of the Elysian Heart. It is a powerful magic that will at least keep us from being grappled, although it will not prevent tripping. The magic's range is limited, however, so stay within 30 feet of me."
Marisa telekinetically tries to knock one of the monks off his feet and succeeds, though through sheer luck is able to catch himself on the wall.
The prone monk rights himself on the wall weapons in hand, a pair of solid metal blades ending in curved hooks, while the hand guards are hammered into outward-facing spiked crescents. He moves to engage Chugan.
The other two walk up and swing their weapons, all similar to the first monk's. They attempt to hook the legs of Pallas and Vahanian.
The monk is surprised as his slippers stop working. He drops his weapon and attempts to catch himself on the wall.
And he falls to the water below. One of the sorcerors immediately casts so the monk slowly floats to the water.
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Normally in this circumstance, Chugan would use his Jaunt Boots to move around the monk and flank him. Sadly, alternate footwear was necessary for this fight and therefore other options were needed. Stepping "back" away from the monk, Chugan first focuses deeply for a few seconds, then flies into a controlled fury.
Chugan steps back and enters the fabled Monkey Stance. The woman known as Orometsu moves to the mage who tried to throw off her comrade and goes for a different approach to this battle, nodachi drawn.
Vahanian attempts to bullrush his target off the wall with no success as he is attacked in the attempt.
Vahanian fails to catch himself and plummets to the water below. However, unlike the monk that fell before him, Vahanian is not protected by a spell and hits the water hard. Perhaps someone forgot to do their job?
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Pallas grimaces as he sees Vahanian lose his grip and start tumbling towards the water.
Oh well, the Tian sorcerers will catch him, but I'm sorry to see his strength leave the contest ...
A split-second later, Pallas realizes that his companion is still tumbling towards the waves.
Without thinking, the Keleshite reaches out with his magic to arrest Vahanian's fall, ignoring the fact that he has a powerful martial artist standing right in front of him.
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"..that dispelling trick worked wonderful. A shame I didn't study that spell this morning..but they are in a perfect area for a sound burst...let's try that one and see where it will get us..'
Brachus starts to clap his hands together, louder and louder producing a shockwave of sound
(Casting sounds burst, going by the map I get all 3 enemies and no party members)
no save for the damage, fort save DC 19 or stunned for 1 round
And Brachus' spell stuns Orometsu and one of the monks. It fails to impress the crowd however.
And Orometsu is flung into the water! The remaining unstunned Monk steps forward and tries to knock Marisa and Pallas off the wall.
The monk drops his weapon instead of falling off the cliff.
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The dervish throws Marisa a quick smile as she hurls their main opponent into the water. Still spinning perpendicular to the side of the cliff, Pallas then conjures another spell that breaks the enchantment on the nearest monk's magical spider slippers.
This contest is going remarkably well, and thank Sarenrae that we are not killing our opponents on this one. Mercy must be shown to all who deserve it.
And the monk falls to the water.
The party wins the contest and is awarded a
Immediately after the completion of your exhibition round against Orometsu Yasi, the Emissary summons you back to the Grand Pavilion for your official second round match. In the center of the arena stand three towershaped scaffolds constructed of wood and metal. Tangles of rope ladders connect two fighting platforms, one 20 feet above the round and the other 40 feet above it. The Emissary permits you and your opponent a minute to prepare for the battle, whether that is healing or casting beneficial spells.
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Pallas pulls the Emissary over for a short conversation with the party.
"Pardon me, Emissary, but we wish to have a short discussion about our last event. We were told that in this morning's contest, anyone who lost his grip on the cliff face would be caught by magic. I am sure you are already aware of this, but my companion Vahanian here was not, in fact, caught; I had to rescue him from a rather painful impact with the water through my own magic. Far be it from me to besmirch the otherwise unsullied reputation of the Ruby Phoenix Tournament, but I would be quite curious if there is a logical explanation for this unfortunate event."
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Brachus notes the scaffolding and the rope ladders
He then whispers to the other party members (out of ear shot of our opponents in case they are close)
"Time for some air walking?"
Pallas nods in agreement at the Caydenite's suggestion.
"Having our own way of flying around might prove quite useful."
Pallas pulls the Emissary over for a short conversation with the party.
"Pardon me, Emissary, but we wish to have a short discussion about our last event. We were told that in this morning's contest, anyone who lost his grip on the cliff face would be caught by magic. I am sure you are already aware of this, but my companion Vahanian here was not, in fact, caught; I had to rescue him from a rather painful impact with the water through my own magic. Far be it from me to besmirch the otherwise unsullied reputation of the Ruby Phoenix Tournament, but I would be quite curious if there is a logical explanation for this unfortunate event."
[dice=Diplomacy check]1d20+24
"I did notice that. I originally attributed it to being distracted but I will endeavor to speak to my sorcerors. You are correct that it brings great dishonor to the tournament and to the people in it." The Emissary replies in a slow gravelly voice. "Let us hope that it is only a foolish mistake."
"I believe so. You should make it an exciting one then."
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Brachus casts communal air walk on everyone (20 minutes each should be enough for this battle) and because he has some time to spare, guidance on everyone and I'll cast virtue (1 temp hp) on myself, Pallas, Chugan and Vahanian (guidance as last..so those should last at least for 5 more rounds)
He then whispers"I just made it so that everyone can walk on air as if it's solid ground.Everyone but Marisa stay close to me, after we get the haste I will teleport us close to an enemy"
After you finish casting your spells you are led up the towers to the top. Standing on the opposite tower is a LARGE Vudrani woman wielding a wicked kukri.