DM Blayde MacRonan's Giantslayer... The Strange Adventures of Team Ruby (Private Campaign) (Inactive)

Game Master Blayde MacRonan

Nyym: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
Aodhán: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
Byoot: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24
Liesel-Marie: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
The Raggedy Man: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17; glittered
Rohan: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 17; deafened, stunned for 1 round
Kytynna: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16
Nightmare Kyt: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
Mesa: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
Nogusta: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (12) + 0 = 12

Bardic Transition: Metallica - King Nothing (Instrumental)
For the duration of this scene, everyone affiliated with Team Ruby gains a +1 bonus on all d20 rolls.

Nyym
Nyym had to move swiftly if he was gonna take advantage of his invisible state and the confusion of the situation. Nogusta was trying his best to keep the members of team Ruby on their feet. But the sheer damage output from their opponents was taking its toll on the weary defenders. That being said, His companions and himself had managed to drop all but one duplicate. Nightmare Kyt had proved more then a match for Aodhen and now although Nyym wanted to take the fight to the Raggedy Man. Nightmare Kyt needed to be taken care of 1st. Seeing Rohan fall victim to her stunning blow, he made his decision and moved on Nightmare Kyt. The Raggedy Man would have to wait.

I hope this works.

As Nyym approached his new target. the false Kyt had not given any indication that she was aware of the new threat to her. This was good, as it gave him complete surprise. So into her current target, Rohan, she was oblivious to other threats lurking. The irony of it almost made Nyym laugh, but he held it.

Rohan always seemed to be trying to impress the ladies. Now he has one who is completely focused on him. Though not in a way that he would enjoy, no doubt. In fact, I'm sure this is one he would be willing to do without, I am sure. Guess that age old adage, "be careful what you wish for" has more meaning then even Rohan could have anticipated.

Nyym struck hard and fast, forming his blade in a reverse position, from bottom to to her head.

Despite not being consciously aware of the half-drow, the doppelganger reacted to the attack nonetheless, its movements becoming oblique angles in effort to avoid the lightning blade of this newest foe.

Aodhán
The Chelaxian bouncer opened his eyes, where, upon so doing, found himself staring into the blinking and confused orbs of a be-tentacled cockerel. After overcoming his initial shock, Aodhán produced a steel vial from his pouch and drank its contents. Move Action: retrieve a stored item; Standard Action: drinking a potion.

Potion of Cure Serious Wounds: 3d8 + 5 ⇒ (3, 5, 2) + 5 = 15
Aodhán is Wounded with 17 hit points. He takes a -2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks, as well as to AC and caster level.

And that brings Aodhán's turn to a close, and ends Round 8. Round 9 begins now. Next up is...

Byoot
I beseech the entities of the Black. Gaze down upon us with your maleficence.

The mask-wearing person clad in a yellow longcoat stood chanting and gesturing at a mostly cylindrical pillar. Mostly, as the side facing toward him had been ground down into a flat surface carved with enigmatic symbols.

Before me Carcosa. Behind me Alar. About me the King's breath. And in the stela his Sign. I beseech the entities of the Black.

With each move taken, with each word uttered, a mass of white-furred bushy tails seemed to flick the air behind him.

Seemingly done with his ritual, the masked figure turned away from the edifice as a dingy glow erupted into view behind him. The light formed into an elongated circle, stretched into an oval. His eyes were twin pools of blazing liquid gold that stared into the heart of the ellipse.

The elf is here, just like she said, and with her came the other. Answers are due, if she's not dead, from Mesa's older brother.

Byoot giggled then sniffed the air. His nostrils crinkled in disgust. The sickly stench of blood, with its iron tang, had begun to intermingle with the beautiful rot that permeated the tomb. It brought to his mind darkness, the flash of steel, and a sticky warmth.

Betrayed!

He reached beneath his coat, placing a hand protectively over his heart.

Yes! But I was then transformed by musky power of entropydeath love. I couldn't see then, but I can now.

He then moved that same hand to his face and removed the mask that he had been wearing, casting it aside so that hit hit the cavern floor with a clatter. Byoot then resumed staring into the heart of the portal.

Yes! I spy with my little eye someone whose gonna die!

As he spoke, a third eye opened in the center of his forehead.

Nowhere to run. Nowhere to hide. My lovely little bride!

And with those words, a bow and violin appeared in Byoot's hands which he began to play with unabated glee.

That brings Byoot's turn to an end. The map has been updated to take into account what has transpired and the sound of Byoot's violin playing can be heard echoing throughout the tomb. Next up is Liesel-Marie...

Either I am missing Byoot in the map or he's not in view - I presume the latter? Proceeding with that assumption:

"Focus your attacks!" Too bad the terrain prevents the flank...

Greataxe vs Nightmare Kytynna: 1d20 + 10 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 10 + 1 - 2 = 14 Music bonus, wounded penalty

Damage: 1d12 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13

Either I am missing Byoot in the map or he's not in view - I presume the latter?

You presume correctly... though he is close by enough to have his violin-playing be heard.

Byoot: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24
Liesel-Marie: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
The Raggedy Man: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17; glittered
Rohan: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 17; deafened, stunned for 1 round
Kytynna: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16
Nightmare Kyt: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
Mesa: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
Nogusta: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (12) + 0 = 12
Nyym: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
Aodhán: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Bardic Transition: Metallica - King Nothing (Instrumental)
For the duration of this scene, everyone affiliated with Team Ruby gains a +1 bonus on all d20 rolls.

Liesel-Marie
Focus your attacks! The warrior's gutteral call ended with a scream as she focused her greataxe on the nimble elven doppelganger. But no matter where aimed the weapon, her bearded axe proved unable to touch the windmilling form of the false Kyt.

The Raggedy Man
Floating overhead, the sinister figure began to extract items from various pouches adorning his waist. Its hands began moving with practiced ease, mixing the contents together before taking the final mixture and tossing it down at Liesel-Marie.

Raggedy Man's Explosive Bomb: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29
bomb damage: 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (1, 1) + 2 = 4

It hit with explosive results, enveloping the Erutaki with a flame that spread quickly outward.

Liesel-Marie has sustained 4 points of fire damage and is Wounded with 20 hit points. She takes a -2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks, as well as to AC and caster level. She has also caught fire, meaning she'll take 1d6 points of fire damage each round until the fire is extinguished (which requires a full-round action and a DC 13 Reflex save to accomplish). All characters within a 10-foot radius of the explosion must make DC 11 Reflex saves to take 2 points of fire damage (all except Rohan, who is stunned and can't take any actions).

Aodhán's Reflex: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9; +1 due to music
Nightmare Kyt's Reflex: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (16) + 12 = 28; takes no damage due to evasion

Aodhán has sustained 2 points of fire damage and is Critical with 15 hit points. He takes a -3 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks, as well as to AC and caster level.

And that ends The Raggedy Man's turn. Next up is Kytyyna...

reflex: 1d20 + 1 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 1 + 9 = 20

Nyyms so focused on Nightmare Kyt missed the toss of the explosive. But the resulting fire blossom from it lit the room as if it was day for a brief moment was abit harder to miss. Only his quick reflexes saved him from the full effect of the splash. This also highlighted another unknown ability of the Raggedy Man.

GREAT!!! 1st Gorewillow and his bag of tricks and now the Raggedy Man is throwing @%$# like Gorewillow. Just flipping GREAT!!!

Nyym is clearly frustrated at having missed his attack on Nightmare Kyt. The addition of explosives from the Raggedy Man did not help his mood. But he remained focused none the less at the she devil in front of him. He had the tiger by the tail and knew it would be a mistake to turn it loose are lose his focus now.

Does the fact that I'm already on fire (searing defense) offset my fire damage at all?

Does the fact that I'm already on fire (searing defense) offset my fire damage at all?

No, as that would defeat the purpose of the utility wild talent heat adaptation (constantly protected by endure elements against hot temperatures only; gain an amount of fire resistance equal to twice your current amount of burn).

Reflex: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

The monk sadly wasn’t fast enough to avoid what the Raggedy Man had tossed their way. She bit her tongue through the pain as she prepared her next attack towards him. Keeping her attention on the task at hand.

This ends today! No more!

She thought as the desire for a bath, an ale, and a soft bed come to mind.

Smite still in effect + 4 / + 10

Smite/Flurry/Surge: 1d20 + 7 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 7 + 4 = 15
Smite/Flurry/Surge: 1d20 + 7 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 7 + 4 = 20
Burning a Ki point for the third hit...
Smite/Flurry/Surge: 1d20 + 7 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 7 + 4 = 22

SFS Damage: 1d8 + 4 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 4 + 10 = 20
SFS Damage: 1d8 + 4 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 10 = 18
SFS Damage: 1d8 + 4 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 10 = 22

First hits were for my team... these... these punches are for me!

Byoot: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24
Liesel-Marie: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
The Raggedy Man: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17; glittered
Rohan: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 17; deafened, stunned for 1 round
Kytynna: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16
Nightmare Kyt: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
Mesa: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
Nogusta: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (12) + 0 = 12
Nyym: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
Aodhán: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Bardic Transition: Metallica - King Nothing (Instrumental)
For the duration of this scene, everyone affiliated with Team Ruby gains a +1 bonus on all d20 rolls.

The Raggedy Man
Floating overhead, the sinister figure began to extract items from various pouches adorning his waist. Its hands began moving with practiced ease, mixing the contents together before taking the final mixture and tossing it down at Liesel-Marie.

It hit with explosive results, enveloping the Erutaki with a flame that spread quickly outward.

Nyym, so focused was he on the other Kyt, missed the toss of the explosive. But the resulting fire blossom from it lit the room as if it were day for a brief moment was a bit harder to miss. Only his quick reflexes saved him from the full effect of the splash. This also highlighted another unknown ability of the Raggedy Man.

GREAT!!! First Gorewillow and his bag of tricks and now the Raggedy Man is throwing @%$# like Gorewillow. Just flipping GREAT!!!

Nyym was clearly frustrated at having missed his attack on the false elf. The addition of explosives from the Raggedy Man did not help his mood. But he remained focused none the less on the she devil in front of him. He had the tiger by the tail and knew it would be a mistake to turn it loose by letting his focus slip now.

Nyym sustains 2 fire damage and is Healthy at 39 hp (he has 6 temporary hit points remaining). He takes no penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks, as well as to AC and caster level.

Kytynna
The monk sadly wasn’t fast enough to avoid what the Raggedy Man had tossed their way. She bit her tongue through the pain as she prepared her next attack towards him. Keeping her attention on the task at hand.

This ends today! No more! She thought as the desire for a bath, an ale, and a soft bed come to mind.

The first attack missed her target, but the second blast slammed into her foe, the impact once again sounding like waves crashing against rocks on shore. Kytynna drew deep from within, tapping into her own reserves of spiritual energy to send forth a third surge of power at the Raggedy Man.

Not expecting another wave of energy from the elf, the face of the tall gangly being from their nightmares began to warp and spasm uncontrollably, eventually shifting to reveal the features of a half-orc covered in thousands of hair-fine lines of ink and carefully incised scars while locks of dark blond began to sprout from his scalp.

Kytynna sustains 2 fire damage and is Healthy at 41 hp (she has 17 temporary hit points remaining). She takes no penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks, as well as to AC and caster level.

Nightmare Kyt
Despite not being consciously aware of the half-drow, the doppelganger reacted to the attack nonetheless, its movements becoming oblique angles in effort to avoid the lightning blade of this newest foe.

Focus your attacks! Liesel-Marie's gutteral call ended with a scream as she focused her greataxe on the nimble elven doppelganger. But no matter where aimed the weapon, her bearded axe proved unable to touch the windmilling form of the false Kyt.

The fire from the Raggedy Man's vial came rushing in next, but when it had passed, the other elf remained untouched by the heat and flame. With an evil smile, it stepped toward the now vulnerable scion of giants, his glazed eyes telling the doppelganger all that it needed to know. Full-Attack Action: flurry of blows; Declarations: stunning fist

Nightmare Kyt flurry of blows - strike 1 (punch): 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (19) + 14 = 33
unarmed damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13
Nightmare Kyt flurry of blows - strike 2 (punch): 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (5) + 14 = 19
unarmed damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12
Nightmare Kyt flurry of blows - strike 3 (punch w/ Stunning Fist): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (20) + 9 = 29
critical confirmation: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26
unarmed damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12; crit for +4 damage for a total of 16

Cackling maniacally, the doppelganger unleashed a torrent of precision punches on the defenseless Rohan's body, starting with his face, then working down to catch the scion of giants in the solar plexus before coming back up with a stiff uppercut to his jaw.

Rohan sustains 32 points of damage (41 total, but 9 are canceled out by his elemental defense) and is Wounded at 24 hp (with 0 temporary hit points remaining). He takes a -2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks, as well as to AC and caster level. However, next round, he needs to make a DC 18 Fortitude check (-2 penalty from the Wounded condition); otherwise Rohan will remained stunned for another round.

And that ends Nightmare Kyt's turn. Next up is Mesa...

Mesa narrowed her eyes this could go better.
"Great, you're up. Here." Mesa drops a wand into Aodhán's lap. " That's a magic stick, it can hit once, it can hit twice..... and it offers healing. Little busy at the moment so if you could be so kind as to poke yourself with it if you can. other wise give it to my flaming tentacled chicken over there and he might be able to use it.[b/]

[b] " What fool is daring to play a fiddle in my drum solo?" Mesa growls her ears flattening back to her head as she bares her fanged teeth." i have a bad feeling about this......."

Move action to drop the wand of cure light as i'm already next to Aodhán. other wise still playing i've got one first level spell left for next round.

Byoot: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24
Liesel-Marie: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
The Raggedy Man: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17; glittered
Rohan: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 17; deafened, stunned for 1 round
Kytynna: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16
Nightmare Kyt: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
Mesa: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
Nogusta: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (12) + 0 = 12
Nyym: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
Aodhán: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Bardic Transition: Metallica - King Nothing (Instrumental)
For the duration of this scene, everyone affiliated with Team Ruby gains a +1 bonus on all d20 rolls.

Mesa
Mesa narrowed her eyes. This could go better.
Great, you're up. Here. Mesa dropped a wand into Aodhán's lap. That's a magic stick, it can hit once, it can hit twice..... and it offers healing. Little busy at the moment, so if you could be so kind as to poke yourself with it if you can. Otherwise give it to my flaming tentacled chicken over there and he might be able to use it.

At this, Boo offered up a cluck of confirmation.

A pair of vulpine ears popped up out of the black hair atop Mesa's head, the ears matching her long tresses, likely having always been there just not noticeable with her hair.

What fool is daring to play a fiddle in my drum solo? Mesa growled, her ears flattening back to her head as she bared her now fanged teeth. I have a bad feeling about this.......

Nogusta
The golden scimitar came in at the elf doppelganger, pressing the attack in an attempt to prevent the creature from finishing off the helpless scion of giants. Free Action: spiritual weapon attacks Nightmare Kyt.

spiritual weapon attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10; +1 due to theme song
spiritual weapon damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

The false elf broke off her assault on Rohan to avoid the darting and slashing scimitar of light. And while the translucent weapon continued dealing with the false Kyt, the champion of Sarenrae offered comforting words to Liesel-Marie before touching her with a glowing hand. Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise. The dawn is coming. Standard Action: spontaneous casting of Cure Serious Wounds.

Cure Serious Wounds: 3d8 + 5 ⇒ (6, 6, 1) + 5 = 18

Liesel-Marie is cured 18 points of damage from Nogusta's Cure Serious Wounds spell. Currently, Liesel-Marie is Healthy with 38 hit points. She takes no penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks, as well as AC (other than her normal -2 from bloodrage) and caster level.

And that ends Nogusta's turn. Next up is Nyym...

Nyym, still frustrated at the miss and then the firebomb, saw the false Kyt break her attack on Rohan to nimbly avoid the spiritual weapon. Rotating into a quick step that placed him in position opposite of LM this time, Nyym spun back into his attack.

Focused jutsu, dual jutsu, titan grip

attack 1: 1d20 + 4 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 4 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 2 - 2 = 16

trip7: 3d10 ⇒ (1, 8, 2) = 11

damage: 2d8 + 1d4 ⇒ (5, 5) + (3) = 13

attack 2: 1d20 + 4 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 4 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 2 - 2 = 16

tri7: 3d10 ⇒ (4, 1, 3) = 8

damage: 2d8 + 1d4 ⇒ (4, 6) + (2) = 12

tentical 1: 1d20 + 4 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 2 - 5 ⇒ (20) + 4 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 2 - 5 = 26

crit confirmation: 1d20 + 4 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 2 - 5 ⇒ (13) + 4 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 2 - 5 = 19

damage: 1d4 + 1d6 + 1d4 ⇒ (4) + (3) + (3) = 10

tentical 2: 1d20 + 4 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 2 - 5 ⇒ (6) + 4 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 2 - 5 = 12

trip7: 3d10 ⇒ (10, 1, 8) = 19

damage: 1d4 + 1d6 + 1d4 ⇒ (3) + (2) + (3) = 8

Nyym: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
Aodhán: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
Byoot: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24
Liesel-Marie: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
The Raggedy Man: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17; glittered
Rohan: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 17; deafened, stunned for 1 round
Kytynna: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16
Nightmare Kyt: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
Mesa: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
Nogusta: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (12) + 0 = 12

Bardic Transition: Metallica - King Nothing (Instrumental)
For the duration of this scene, everyone affiliated with Team Ruby gains a +1 bonus on all d20 rolls.

Nyym
Nyym, still frustrated at the miss and then the firebomb, saw the false Kyt break her attack on Rohan to nimbly avoid the spiritual weapon. Rotating into a quick step that placed him in position opposite of LM this time, Nyym spun back into his attack.

The half-drow performed a horizontal swipe with the left blade from right to left, then swiped with the right horizontally from right to left before putting them together in an X-shape and lunging at the doppelganger, bringing the blades across each other in a scissor motion.

To Nyym's amazement, the false elf had bent low to avoid the move, the lightning blades sizzling to a crisp a few errant strands of its long hair. The fake Kyt then sprang into the air with the intent of delivering a stiff uppercut to the half-drow's jaw.

However, the doppelganger was caught by one of the tentacles on Nyym's back in the side. It cringed from the contact, nose crinkling from the stench of burnt flesh due to the acid that dripped from the fleshy appendage. Not wishing to experience that sensation again, the fake Kyt went back on the defensive to avoid the other flailing organ.

Aodhán
The Chelaxian bouncer grabbed the dropped wand before rising to his feet. He then pointed the light-weight rod at the elf doppelganger. You think I'd be snookered like that? You must think me a lemure. Well... this insult cannot, will not, stand! Move Action: rising from prone; Standard Action: using inspiring performer class ability to grant a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls to all allies that can see or hear his performance and a +2 morale bonus on saves against charm and fear.

And that brings Aodhán's turn to a close, and ends Round 9. Round 10 begins now. Next up is...

Byoot
As he continued to vigorously play the violin, Byoot's golden eyes shimmered briefly even as his form began to waver, flicker and quiver. The mad creature then capered and pranced his way around the dingy ellipse that hung in the air...

I need a DC 17 Perception check from Liesel-Marie and Nyym. If successful, they notice the formation of a portal 10 feet to the south of the Raggedy Man. Regardless of success, the sound of the violin playing has become both louder and more frantic.

That brings Byoot's turn to an end. The map has been updated to take into account what has transpired. Next up is Liesel-Marie...

perception: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 6 + 1 = 25

NOW WHAT!?

We are tired. Another fight on top of this would not be a good thing right now.

Not desiring another opponent right now. Nyym however braced for retaliation from the Kyt copy and the approval of the new comer.

Perception: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

She will forgo the Reflex save, so she burns this round.

Feeling the HEAT: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Her actual action will be forthcoming when I have more time.

I apparently completely forgot my tentacle attacks last round. It doesn't appear that I had to move, so I should have struck out with those bad boys, too.

"Die, monster!"

Liesel-Marie follows her own advice, focusing her attention on a single foe, the 'woman' attacking Rohan.

Greataxe, two-handed, power attack: 1d20 + 10 - 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 10 - 2 + 1 + 1 = 23
Base attack, power attack penalty, team music bonus, Aodhan's performance bonus
Greataxe damage: 1d12 + 8 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 8 + 6 + 1 = 17
Base damage, power attack bonus, Aodhan's performance bonus

Each of the tentacles whips out over her shoulders at the Kyt-dupe before her, attempting to slam it with acidic power.

Tentacle 1, power attack: 1d20 + 7 - 5 ⇒ (3) + 7 - 5 = 5
Tentacle Damage + Acid: 1d4 + 1 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 2 + (3) = 10

Tentacle 2, power attack: 1d20 + 7 - 5 ⇒ (20) + 7 - 5 = 22
Tentacle Damage + Acid: 1d4 + 1 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 2 + (5) = 12

Tentacle 2, potential crit: 1d20 + 7 - 5 ⇒ (18) + 7 - 5 = 20
Tentacle additional crit damage?: 1d4 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 2 = 7

Tentacle attacks as non-magical dagger - 5 due to secondary attack and damages as dagger with half of strength modifier and +2 rage damage modifier; please adjust as necessary.

I don't believe I can adjust my position to get flanking, so none of the above includes flanking. If she's able to, she will move if only to grant her ally flanking.

Nyym had adjusted his position but dm forgot to move the icon. Flank was established by Nyym on his turn.

I thought you had, but I went with the map. In that case, I'm really hoping a 22 hits, cause that means that doppelgirlie should get 36 points of tough love.

Ah, wait. I didn't calculate the bonus damage for the crit correctly. That should be +2 rather than rolling a 4 - do we get the bonuses to the damage, too?

I thought you had, but I went with the map. In that case, I'm really hoping a 22 hits, cause that means that doppelgirlie should get 36 points of tough love.

Ah, wait. I didn't calculate the bonus damage for the crit correctly. That should be +2 rather than rolling a 4 - do we get the bonuses to the damage, too?

With the bonus for flanking, Liesel-Marie hit AC 25 with her greataxe, and AC 24 with the second tentacle. Going over the damage for the second tentacle, the +1 provided by Aodhán's inspiring performance was left out, making the total done 13. And since Liesel-Marie succeeded on the critical confirmation, she adds an extra +2 damage with the tentacle (average of the die rounded down) for a total of 15 damage.

Byoot: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24
Liesel-Marie: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
The Raggedy Man: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17; glittered
Rohan: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 17; deafened, stunned for 1 round
Kytynna: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16
Nightmare Kyt: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
Mesa: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
Nogusta: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (12) + 0 = 12
Nyym: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
Aodhán: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Bardic Transition: Metallica - King Nothing (Instrumental)
For the duration of this scene, everyone affiliated with Team Ruby gains a +1 bonus on all d20 rolls.

Liesel-Marie
Die, monster!

Liesel-Marie followed her own advice, focusing her attention on a single foe, the 'woman' attacking Rohan.

She put the greataxe over her head and in line with her spine before bringing the weapon down, slicing vertically. It was a powerful move, but it had the obvious drawback of leaving the Erutaki's body open in the interim, something that this particular foe could seize upon if given the opportunity.

The false Kyt, after being momentarily distracted by the presence of an enemy she thought defeated, hopped back to avoid hit. But such was the speed of Liesel-Marie's attack that the doppelganger did so with a large vertical gash down its torso.

Ignoring the pain of the strike, the fake elf attempted to reverse course and charge back in only to be met with another pair of acid-drenched tentacles. It managed to dodge one, but the painful wound caused the creature to misstep. The second of the pair slammed into bloody gash, the acid searing a portion of the wound closed.

The doppelganger's screams of agony echoed throughout the cavern.

The Raggedy Man
The tall gangly being from the group's nightmares continued to warp and spasm uncontrollably, even as it glared angrily at Kytynna, the source of his misfortune.

And though the creature had sworn aloud to end the life of the Erutaki warrior, it knew ignoring the elf would prove to be a fatal mistake.

So it produced a small straight piece of iron even as it begun muttering aloud, all the while meeting Kytynna's gaze. When it was done speaking, the creature sent the piece of metal toward the elf, landing just at her feet.

As it struck the cavern floor, the elf began to feel as though her body was rebelling. Her breathing became erratic, her vision blurry, and she was having trouble maintaining any semblance of coherent thought. It was only when an eerie numbness began to creep through her limbs that Kytynna realized that she was dealing with the sudden onset of paralysis.

I need a DC 19 Will save from Kytynna, with failure indicating that she is frozen in place and unable to move or act (helpless) and that she has effective Dexterity and Strength scores of 0. Each round on her turn, she may attempt a new saving throw to end the effect (a full-round action that does not provoke an attack of opportunity); otherwise, the effect lasts for 6 rounds.

And that ends The Raggedy Man's turn. The map has been updated to take into account Nyym's move to flank with Liesel-Marie on his turn. Next up is Rohan, who needs to make a DC 18 Fortitude check (-2 penalty from the Wounded condition); otherwise he will remained stunned for another round.

I need a DC 19 Will save from Kytynna, with failure indicating that she is frozen in place and unable to move or act (helpless) and that she has effective Dexterity and Strength scores of 0. Each round on her turn, she may attempt a new saving throw to end the effect (a full-round action that does not provoke an attack of opportunity); otherwise, the effect lasts for 6 rounds.

I just wanted to clarify that the bold part is what happens should Kytynna fail her initial Will save to resist the effects of the hold person spell that was cast by the Raggedy Man. If she succeeds, then she won't have to make subsequent saves to resist the effect.

hoping for this fort save: 1d20 + 9 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 9 - 2 + 1 = 18

Alright Rohan was starting to get a little upset about getting slammed all around from everyone. So he was hoping to get some revenge on Kyt nightmare to make her pay for what she has been doing. He took a 5ft step back from her to the south corner. One square south and one square east. but straight at a diagonal. He looks at kyt nightmare and summons up the greatest amount of stone that he can muster and forms like a big ball in the center and then slings it at kyt nightmare to do as much damage as he can to her. It doesn't like the way she has been treating him.

"I am not your punching bag"

Onslaught attack at kyt: 1d20 + 9 - 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 9 - 2 + 1 + 1 = 24

MOTHER BEEPING DAMAGING on KYT nightmare: 3d6 + 4 + 3 + 3 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4, 4, 5) + 4 + 3 + 3 + 1 + 1 = 25 Bonus Song, and inspiring performance included

Byoot: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24
Liesel-Marie: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
The Raggedy Man: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17; glittered
Rohan: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 17; deafened
Kytynna: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16
Nightmare Kyt: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
Mesa: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
Nogusta: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (12) + 0 = 12
Nyym: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
Aodhán: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Bardic Transition: Metallica - King Nothing (Instrumental)
For the duration of this scene, everyone affiliated with Team Ruby gains a +1 bonus on all d20 rolls.

Rohan
With his mind starting to clear from the doppelganger's torrent of strikes, Rohan was beginning to get a little upset about getting slammed all around by her. So he was looking to get a little payback on the false Kyt to make her pay for what she had been doing. While she was dealing with Liesel-Marie, he took a step back from to put a little distance between himself and the creature. He looked at the false elf and summoned up the greatest amount of stone that he could muster and formed like a big ball in the center, which the scion of giants then slung at his foe to do as much damage as he could.

I am not your punching bag!

Rohan's words caught the doppelganger's attention, but by then it was too late as the massive missile slammed into the creature.

And that brings Rohan's turn to a close. The map has been updated to take into account what has transpired. Next up is Kytynna...

Way to go, Rohan!

"Thanks finally pulled out of that stun and made a good impact on hitting kyt nightmare.

Will: 1d20 ⇒ 1...

Nothing... there was nothing that could be done.

So unprepared for that attack was she that there was nothing that could save her. No song, no performance, not even a blessing. Despite the eye contact with the Raggedy Man, it was as though his facial expressions were in real time yet his actions moving in slow motion. It all faded into the background as the iron rod struck the ground in front of her. She felt sick, her body not doing what she was willing it to do.

She couldn't think, couldn't see, she could barely breathe... and as she also lost the feeling in her body she began to fear. About to be trapped inside of herself, her fleeting last thought...

Am I going to die? Will my body forget to keep me alive? Will I forget to breathe?

...but if I'm where, then I must be me, or is me where?

She couldn't even tell if her cries were only in her head or if they could be heard aloud. You can't cry out if you can't move.

Byoot: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24
Liesel-Marie: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
The Raggedy Man: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17; glittered
Rohan: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 17; deafened
Kytynna: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16; paralyzed
Nightmare Kyt: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
Mesa: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
Nogusta: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (12) + 0 = 12
Nyym: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
Aodhán: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Bardic Transition: Metallica - King Nothing (Instrumental)
For the duration of this scene, everyone affiliated with Team Ruby gains a +1 bonus on all d20 rolls.

Kytynna
Nothing... there was nothing that could be done.

So unprepared for that attack was she that there was nothing that could save her. No song, no performance, not even a blessing. Despite the eye contact with the Raggedy Man, it was as though his facial expressions were in real time yet his actions moving in slow motion. It all faded into the background as the iron rod struck the ground in front of her. She felt sick, her body not doing what she was willing it to do.

She couldn't think, couldn't see, she could barely breathe... and as she also lost the feeling in her body she began to fear. About to be trapped inside of herself, her fleeting last thought...

Am I going to die? Will my body forget to keep me alive? Will I forget to breathe?

...what was I just thinking about? I don't know anymore.

Where am I? What is where? Is where me? What is me? Is that where?

...but if I'm where, then I must be me, or is me where?

She couldn't even tell if her cries were only in her head or if they could be heard aloud. You can't cry out if you can't move.

Nightmare Kyt
Though the doppelganger had been holding its own against the members of Team Ruby, the situation was starting to become untenable. Unlike the others of its kind, the false Kyt had enough presence of mind to understand that it could not win against these odds. That it would only be a matter of time before it too would fall in defeat.

No!

The fake elf began to seriously consider a tactical withdrawal.

Yes! Fall back! Face them on your terms, not theirs.

It looked to either side, noting the fierce determination of the half-drow and the seething anger of the burning woman. The Chelaxian, whom it had thought defeated, had risen to his feet and would more than likely join these two in trying to take it down.

If that happened...

The false Kyt didn't want to think of that possible outcome.

After performing a few more bobs and weaves in an attempt to avoid being hit, the doppelganger dropped low and sprinted toward the back of the cavern. Full-Round Action: withdraw. When withdrawing from melee combat, it can move up to double its speed. The square it starts out in is not considered threatened by any opponent it can see, and therefore visible enemies do not get attacks of opportunity against it. As a result, Liesel-Marie won't get an attack of opportunity. If, during the process of withdrawing, it moves out of a threatened square (other than the one it started in), enemies get attacks of opportunity as normal. This is the case with Nyym, who will get an attack of opportunity against the doppelganger.

Things were swinging to Team Ruby's favor. The doppelganger was in dire straights as Nyym, Liesel-Marie, and now Rohan took there measure of her. As Rohan slammed his attack home, thing took a dire turn for Kyt as the Raggedy Man managed to immobilize her leaving her defenceless. At that exactly moment of distraction, Nightmare Kyt dropped low and extended, bolting for her escape through the portal Nyym has saw form only moments before. Reversing his rotation, Nyyms adrenaline fueled reflexes kicked in. Forming the Katana in a 2 handed reverse swing. The blade lit the dark in front of her as Nyym threw his wait into a move that he hoped would cut her in half.

Where in the blazes you think ur going B@%$#?!

The words came as he swung...

kinetic Katana: 1d20 + 4 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 4 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 20

damage: 2d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (8, 1) + 4 + 1 = 14

Byoot: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24
Liesel-Marie: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
The Raggedy Man: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17; glittered
Rohan: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 17; deafened
Kytynna: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16; paralyzed
Nightmare Kyt: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
Mesa: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
Nogusta: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (12) + 0 = 12
Nyym: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
Aodhán: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Bardic Transition: Metallica - King Nothing (Instrumental)
For the duration of this scene, everyone affiliated with Team Ruby gains a +1 bonus on all d20 rolls.

Nightmare Kyt
Though the doppelganger had been holding its own against the members of Team Ruby, the situation was starting to become untenable. Unlike the others of its kind, the false Kyt had enough presence of mind to understand that it could not win against these odds. That it would only be a matter of time before it too would fall in defeat.

No!

The fake elf began to seriously consider a tactical withdrawal.

Yes! Fall back! Face them on your terms, not theirs.

It looked to either side, noting the fierce determination of the half-drow and the seething anger of the burning woman. The Chelaxian, whom it had thought defeated, had risen to his feet and would more than likely join these two in trying to take it down.

If that happened...

The false Kyt didn't want to think of that possible outcome.

After performing a few more bobs and weaves in an attempt to avoid being hit, the doppelganger dropped low and sprinted toward the back of the cavern.

Realizing it was bolting for the portal he had seen form only moments earlier, Nyym reversed his rotation, his adrenaline-fueled reflexes kicking in as he formed the lightning katana in a two-handed swing. The blade lit the dark in front of the false elf as the half-drow threw his weight into the move, hoping to cut it in half.

Where in the blazes do you think you're going, B@%$#?!

The burning sensation caused by the half-drow's weapon on its back only served to spur the doppelganger on. Despite the intense pain, the fake Kyt continued to sprint, its long legs eating as much ground as possible before passing through the dingy ellipse that hung in the air, which disappeared moments after.

And that brings Nightmare Kyt's turn to a close. The map has been updated to take into account what has transpired. Next up is Mesa...

"Well honestly I hate the fact that nightmare kyt got a away but we have the raggedy man to deal with now, yikes

Focus your fire, ranged attackers, and someone find me a springboard. My best ranged missile is me!

This had gone on far longer than Mesa liked and she was currently scraping the bottom of the barrel in terms of her spells.

She really needed a nap and a cookie..... several in fact..... of both of those.

"Despite all that bedazzleing dudes still pretty much walking darkness... so i'm gonna shoot a magic missle at the darkness."

While still working the beat to the music Mesa made a quick gesture at the Raggedy man.

" Out of the doorway the bullets rip, to the sound of the beat."

Magic Missle

MM: 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (2, 3) + 2 = 7

Byoot: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24
Liesel-Marie: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
The Raggedy Man: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17; glittered
Rohan: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 17; deafened
Kytynna: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16; paralyzed
Nightmare Kyt: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
Mesa: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
Nogusta: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (12) + 0 = 12
Nyym: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
Aodhán: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Bardic Transition: Metallica - King Nothing (Instrumental)
For the duration of this scene, everyone affiliated with Team Ruby gains a +1 bonus on all d20 rolls.

Mesa
This had gone on far longer than Mesa liked and she was currently scraping the bottom of the barrel in terms of her spells.

She really needed a nap and a cookie..... several in fact..... of both of those.

Despite all that bedazzling, dude's still pretty much walking darkness... So, I'm gonna shoot a magic missile at the darkness.

While still working the beat to the music, Mesa made a quick gesture at the Raggedy man.

Out of the doorway the bullets rip, to the sound of the beat.

A pair of glowing darts of force leapt from the Minkai minstrel's fingertips and struck the Raggedy Man squarely in the chest, an act which received an appreciative cluck from Boo.

Nogusta
With the scimitar's original target gone, the bald Mwangi champion of Sarenrae pointed at the lone figure floating above the cavern floor, and with that motion, the weapon flew up and attacked the Raggedy Man. Move Action: directing the spiritual weapon to attack the Raggedy Man

spiritual weapon attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14; +1 due to theme song, +1 due to Aodhán's inspiring performance
spiritual weapon damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6; +1 due to Aodhán's inspiring performance

The sinister being, having recovered from Mesa's missile strike, began to nimbly dodge the translucent blade's slashes.

Nogusta then turned his attention to Liesel-Marie once again. Wash away her suffering, blessed Goddess. As he spoke, the smell of clean rainwater surrounded the burning Erutaki warrior. Moments later, a downpour of clear sparkling liquid appeared, soaking her thoroughly while simultaneously creating a small patch of vapor around her. Standard Action: casts the orison create water to douse the fire from the Raggedy Man/Gorewillow's explosive bomb. This will create 10 gallons of water, eight more than is necessary to extinguish the fire, but while Liesel-Marie is somewhat drenched and surrounded by steam (thanks to her her searing flesh defense), she is no longer burning.

And that ends Nogusta's turn. Next up is Nyym...

Nyyms dissatisfaction showed on his face clearly as the badly wounded doppelganger dove/fell through the portal. He knew he had badly injured her with that parting swing, but it was unfortunately not enough to drop her and keep her from escaping. Without a body to verify her death, he knew somehow that Team Ruby would surely be seeing her again.
He turned his attention back to the situation at hand in time to see the twin magic steaks slam into the Raggedy Man.

She may have escaped. But you wont. Of that I swear.

Finally taking a good look at their floating opponent. Nyym for the 1st time saw the feachers that very much looked that the one he swore vengeance on.

No way, it couldn't be....

The belt with the different flasks. The explosives used against Liesel-Marie. It all suddenly made since. But how. Nyym knew this was not the same as the Raggedy Man from the dreams.

No matter. Your death this night will sever you from our dreams and Rodrick will be avenged.

Nyym was almost overcome with a searing rage as he eyed the Raggedy Man Gorewillow. But he bit it back. He could easily strike out. But if he missed or didnt do enough to bring him down.. No, Nyym shook off the rage. He would not strike alone. Turning toward Liesel-Marie, he suddenly knew what he needed to do. Nyym gave her a knowing look and set himself up to assist her. The Raggedy Man was about to learn how big a mistake it was to toy with Team Ruby. Now Team Ruby would become the Raggedy Mans Nightmare.

Nyym will hold his action to assist Liesel-Marie with aid another.

Nyym: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
Aodhán: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
Byoot: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24
Liesel-Marie: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
The Raggedy Man: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17; glittered
Rohan: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 17; deafened
Kytynna: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16; paralyzed
Nightmare Kyt: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
Mesa: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
Nogusta: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (12) + 0 = 12

Bardic Transition: Metallica - King Nothing (Instrumental)
For the duration of this scene, everyone affiliated with Team Ruby gains a +1 bonus on all d20 rolls.

Nyym
Nyym's dissatisfaction showed on his face clearly as the badly wounded doppelganger dove/fell through the portal. He knew he had critically injured her with that parting swing, but it had, unfortunately, not been enough to drop her, let alone keep from escaping. Without a body to verify her death, he knew somehow that Team Ruby would surely be seeing her again.

He turned his attention back to the situation at hand in time to see the twin magic steaks slam into the Raggedy Man.

She may have escaped. But you wont. Of that, I swear.

Finally taking a good look at their floating opponent, Nyym, for the first time, noted the features that very much looked that the one he had sworn vengeance on.

No way, it couldn't be....

The belt with the different flasks. The explosives used against Liesel-Marie. It all suddenly made sense. But how? Nyym knew this was not the same as the Raggedy Man from the dreams.

No matter. Your death this night will sever you from our dreams and Rodrick will be avenged.

Nyym was almost overcome with a searing rage as he eyed the Raggedy Man Gorewillow. But he bit it back. He could easily strike out. But if he missed or didn't do enough to bring him down... No, Nyym shook off the rage. He would not strike alone. Turning toward Liesel-Marie, he suddenly knew what he needed to do. Nyym gave her a knowing look and set himself up to assist her. The Raggedy Man was about to learn how big a mistake it was to toy with Team Ruby. Now Team Ruby would become the Raggedy Man's Nightmare.

Aodhán
She buggered off?

The words came out of the incredulous Chelaxian bouncer's mouth. He was not pleased in the slightest.

She bloody scampered!

Disgusted, he turned his attention toward the Raggedy Man.

There he was. The source of so many problems that had come to Team Ruby. There he was. And Aodhán had no reliable way of getting to him. Free Action: Aodhán maintains his inspired performance.

And that brings Aodhán's turn to a close, and ends Round 10. Round 11 begins now. Next up is...

Byoot
The three-eyed creature in the yellow longcoat approached the prostrated form of the false elf still playing his violin, the tune changing as he neared.

♪♫ The sky is turning red. Return to power draws near. Fall into me, the sky's crimson tears. Abolish the rules made of stone. Pierced from below, souls of my treacherous past. Betrayed by many, now ornaments dripping above. Awaiting the hour of reprisal. Your time slips away. ♫♪

He paused his performance to kneel down before stretching forth the bow of his instrument to solemnly touch the barely conscious doppelganger on the shoulders, almost as though he were granting the fake Kyt a knighthood.

♫♪ Raining blood. From a lacerated sky. Bleeding its horror. Creating my structure. Now you shall reign in blood! ♪♫

The tensioned stick pulsed with a sickly yellow light on the final contact, a glow that shot through the false elf, causing her to convulse even as the blood that had been pooling beneath her body began to rise and swirl around her before vanishing from view.

A long tense moment later, the fake Kyt stood to her feet, her now scarlet eyes reflecting a somewhat confused state.

Byoot quickly put a clawed index finger to his smiling lips.

* Special thanks to Jeff Hanneman, a founding member of the thrash metal band Slayer, for writing the lyrics to the song used in this post, Raining Blood. May he rest in peace.

That brings Byoot's turn to an end. The violin playing can no longer be heard. Next up is Liesel-Marie...

Liesel-Marie glares at the elevated foe. As Nyym positions himself, she whispers, "Can you hit him from here?"

Nyym whispers back..

What do you have in mind? However you decide, I'm with you.

Nyym gives her a reassuring nod to let. Her know that he will support her however she needs. Nyyms facial expression also conveyed a look of trust and respect for Liesel-Marie. The same that he held for all the members of Team Ruby.

It's time we end this evil.

He whispered to her.

GM, how high is the ceiling where Raggedy Man stands? If I stood below him and swung at him, could I reach him?

The Erutaki also thinks about what she knows of her friends’ capabilities for ranged combat.

Crazy question: if I laced my fingers together to create a stirrup under Raggedy Man, could I fling an ally at the foe, perhaps someone that can attack and fall safely or someone that can grapple the foe? What sort of check would that be?

Whispering to Nyym, ”Can you throw your blades or must you hold them to attack?”

I can only throw one, but it does not do enough damage unfortunately.

Nyym whispers back.

Once more, "Then we must see if we can bring him down to the ground."

More to come, crazy ideas are percolating...

Whispers back..

You got a plan?

Nyym is all set to assist.

"Yeah, fly."

DM, how high is the ceiling where Raggedy Man stands? If I stood below him and swung at him, could I reach him?

The ceiling in the cavern where you are is 15 feet above the floor, so the Raggedy Man is a mere 5 feet from touching it. So the answer to the other part of your question is no, standing on the ground, Liesel-Marie could not hit him with her greataxe. At least, not without throwing it...

Crazy question: if I laced my fingers together to create a stirrup under Raggedy Man, could I fling an ally at the foe, perhaps someone that can attack and fall safely or someone that can grapple the foe? What sort of check would that be?

You could do that, but it would require a DC 25 Athletics check. Nyym could assist with an aid another to provide a +2 bonus to the roll. I suppose I could also allow her bloodrage bonus to apply to the check as well. Does she also have the raging athlete rage power (which adds the barbarian’s level as an enhancement bonus on all Athletics checks and treats all such checks to jump as though the character had a running start)?

Her mind made up, Liesel-Marie nods firmly, then leans in to whisper to the elf, "We have allies that can hurt him with their attacks. Let us hurt him when he tries to attack. Ready yourself. If he tries to cast a spell, throw your blade."

Liesel-Marie readies an attack if the Raggedy Man begins to cast a spell. If she thinks she can disrupt his action with an attack, she will attack. The attack in question will be a blade rush. To facilitate Nyym's attack, she will "rush" to the other side of the Raggedy Man so she's not in Nyym's firing lane. After the attack, she will fall back to the ground and try to reduce the falling damage with a check.

Blade rush touch attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (20) + 12 = 32

Fire damage: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (4, 4) + 3 = 11

Acrobatics to fall safely: 1d20 ⇒ 3 Her acrobatics bonus is +3; her athletics bonus is +10. I'm not sure which applies. EDIT: With that roll, it doesn't matter.

Critical confirmation roll: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (13) + 12 = 25 If successful, add 6 points to the fire damage dealt.

Nyym nods his agreement with Liesel-Marie. As per her plan, as soon as he goes to cast. Liesel-Marie makes her move, so does Nyym..

kinetic kunai range: 1d20 + 4 + 3 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 4 + 3 + 1 + 1 = 16 thunder infusion and truculent blade one size larger

damage: 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (4, 5) + 1 = 10

Byoot: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24
Liesel-Marie: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
Nyym: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18
The Raggedy Man: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17; glittered
Rohan: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 17; deafened
Kytynna: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16; paralyzed
Nightmare Kyt: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
Mesa: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
Nogusta: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (12) + 0 = 12
Aodhán: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Bardic Transition: Metallica - King Nothing (Instrumental)
For the duration of this scene, everyone affiliated with Team Ruby gains a +1 bonus on all d20 rolls.

Liesel-Marie
Liesel-Marie glared at the elevated foe. As Nyym positioned himself, she whispered, or more to the point, growled in a low tone, Can you hit him from here?

Nyym whispered back, What do you have in mind? However you decide, I'm with you.

The half-drow gave her a reassuring nod to let her know that he will support her however she needs. Nyym's facial expression also conveyed a look of trust and respect for Liesel-Marie. The same that he held for all the members of Team Ruby.

It's time we end this evil, he whispered to her.

The Erutaki then searched her mind about what she knows of her friends’ capabilities for ranged combat. Growling to Nyym, Can you throw your blades or must you hold them to attack?

I can only throw one, but it does not do enough damage unfortunately.

She growled once again, Then we must see if we can bring him down to the ground.

Nyym whispered back, You got a plan?

He was all set to assist.

Yeah, fly.

Her mind made up, Liesel-Marie nodded firmly, then leaned in to growl to the half-drow, We have allies that can hurt him with their attacks. Let us hurt him when he tries to attack. Ready yourself. If he tries to cast a spell, throw your blade.

Nyym nodded his agreement with Liesel-Marie. As per her plan, as soon as the Raggedy man went to cast, they would act. When Liesel-Marie made her move, so too will Nyym.

The Raggedy Man
The Gorewillow/Raggedy Man amalgam was finding it difficult to remain above the others gathered beneath him, due to the pain of his injuries. He had to end this quickly, and moved to do just that.

The Raggedy Man began to cast another spell.

Now!

The word came out as a roar a moment before Liesel-Marie disappeared from where she had been standing, only to appear in the air beside the now flabbergasted Raggedy Man. Taking advantage of his surprise, the Erutaki struck savagely with a spear of blue flame even as Nyym did the same with a lightning kunai.

The two distinct forms of energy intermingled with one another, coming together briefly in a milky green explosion of color and sound that lit up the cavern.

The Raggedy Man needs to make 3 different rolls: one to finish his spellcasting (DC 40), another to remain in the air (DC 15), and a third to resist Nyym's thundering infusion (DC 15). So lets get this party started...

concentration check for spell: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (20) + 12 = 32; -3 due to Critical threshold
Acrobatics check to maintain hovering: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7; -3 due to Critical threshold
thundering infusion Fortitude save: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26; -3 due to Critical threshold

Since he failed the Acrobatics check, the Raggedy Man will also take 1d6 falling damage.

Falling Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2

As the Erutaki reappeared on the ground, she looked up to see their hated foe drop like a flaming stone to the cavern floor beside her.

The Raggedy Man has sustained 29 total damage this round and is down on the ground. The map has been updated to take into account what has transpired. After over 10 full rounds of combat, this encounter has officially come to a close. Good role-playing, everyone! Everyone gets 2,800 XP (2,300 for the challenge with another 500 for awesome roleplay). This brings your current totals to 16,855 (LM, Mesa, Nyym, Kyt, and Rohan) and 23,990 (Nogusta). The cleric is 2,010 XP from tier 1 of 6th level while the rest of Team Ruby is 2,145 XP away from tier 1 of 5th level. Break out the fanfare, because its time for that well-earned Final Fantasy victory dance! Get your characters properly updated and we'll take care of the remaining business of finishing up this chapter.

YYYYEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!

If no one stops her, Liesel-Marie will separate the Raggedy Man's head from his torso with her next action. Otherwise, she lets the rage fade and she will enter the fatigued condition.

Liesel-Marie stood over the supine form of the Raggedy Man. There was no sense of mercy to be found in the Erutaki's eyes, only a grim determination to do what was necessary to end the threat that this being posed not only to Trunau, but to herself and the other members of Team Ruby.

She placed the bit of her bearded greataxe atop the prone creature's neck before raising the weapon high overhead and quickly bringing it down again in one fluid motion to separate its head from its shoulders.

The deed done, Liesel-Marie began to relax as the bloodrage started to fade and a familiar tiredness overtook her.

And then – if we all won't cry, fer shore –

She could hear it, the beginning of that familiar verse.

The Raggedy Man he'll come and "splore

Liesel-Marie's muscles, trembling and aching from all that had gone on, seemed to tighten as an overwhelming sense of anxiety hit the Erutaki.

The Castle-halls," and steal the "gold"—
And steal us, too, and grab and hold

To her horror, as she looked down at the corpse of the Raggedy Man, its flesh was moving, swirling around the head of her greataxe, clinging to it and coating it, even as it inched slowly toward the weapon's haft, the portion that she still held onto.

And pack us off to his old "Cave"!—And
Haymow's the "cave" of The Raggedy Man!—
Raggedy! Raggedy! Raggedy Man!

It crept up toward her, oozing slowly, steadily, and as it did, the severed head rolled to face Liesel-Marie, staring at her with dull lifeless eyes even as its mouth seemed to quiver and twitch.

Here comes the raggedy man! Raggedy man! Raggedy man! Hey, raggedy man! Raggedy! Raggedy! Raggedy Man!

Eyes narrowed, the bloodrager releases her greataxe, letting the haft fall alongside her as she manifests her kinetic blade and strikes at the rubbery, oozy flesh climbing the weapon. "If I have to burn every bit to get you out of my head, I will!"

I don't know if there's an attack necessary or if this is flavor or something entirely in Liesel-Marie's imagination.

Your uncertainty pleases me... ;)

But in all seriousness, what's currently transpiring is not a figment of her imagination, and can be seen by everyone present. The danger, therefore, is a real one. Not just to her, but to everyone else present inside the tomb as well. I think that handling this as purely flavor will suffice for now, so no attack rolls are necessary. However, depending on what actions are taken by the various members of Team Ruby, there could in fact be a need for such activity to take place.

Eyes narrowed, the bloodrager released her greataxe, letting the haft fall alongside her as she manifested her kinetic blade and struck at the rubbery, oozy flesh climbing the weapon. If I have to burn every bit to get you out of my head, I will!

There was no response from the slowly crawling flesh, of course. Nothing other than the damnable sing-song chant.

The Raggedy Man he'll come and "splore

The Erutaki lashed out with her fiery weapon, striking at it repeatedly.

Raggedy! Raggedy! Raggedy Man!

The gelatinous mass of flesh seemed to be unaffected by Liesel-Marie's efforts, its surface not even so much as singed by the flame.

Rohan watched in surprise as he saw the amazing actions taking place and that the raggedy man was finally down. To this required a moment of silence and victory to take place. Though what he saw next alarmed him completely and was concerning to him as likely the others around him. We must burn him and get rid of his body he thought as he looked at the thing climbing up Lisel Axe.

"Acid, we need a vial of acid, or fire to burn him to bits and insure that he doesn't come back ever again"

He started looking through his bag that he had for the vial of acid that he once had, but to his surprise everything was gone. The whole bag was completely empty, the stuff just gone.

"Where oh where could it have gone"

He just looked up and said "I don't have one, does anyone else."