DM NomadSage's Jade Regent (Inactive)

Game Master nomadicc

Heng adjusts his shozoku and moves over to the edge of the pit anxiously listening for signs of Parity...

Though he spoilered it, Parity returns to brief the party. You can look at the spoilers above and make inputs appropriately.

Heng's lip curls from a fang, just a little, betraying the distaste he feels at Parity's news. "An oni. It must be destroyed then."

Airwalked up and ready to roll.

"That's why we're here. Let's do this."

Harlan mounts Skygni and airwalks with the others behind Parity.

Malnival draws his scimitar and cast a spell.
Fly.
"Once more, let us destroy these vile creatures."

Welcome back! Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday weekend!

Flying over the noxious pit, you cross the space and push aside the screens. The ja noi and his two hobgoblin consorts stand immediately, all three of them naked. You can see the savage mutilations cover every inch of the oni's body. The females take up defensive stances, but the ja noi just smiles. "I didn't know we were expecting guests. I am Ichirou. To what do I owe this pleasure?" he asks with a cavalier swagger.

He eyes Kiyomi in the group and grins, "Ah, good to see you again..."

Round 1
AC:23, hp:100, Ki 10, Stun 10, Fire 10, airwalk, dragon style

Assuming dragon stance, the monk answers. "I am Heng. It is not pleasure that brings us here; it is duty. We are here to destroy you, demon."

Kiyomi spits on the ground. "Demon! Your foulness is apparent! The Nine Gods of my people will see you beaten back into the dirt you crawled from!"

Harlan nods.

"What they said. Also, you have horrible taste in decor."

"Shut up and fight."

Parity says nothing as he is still invisible and will move forward to attack the naked ja noi.

Not sure how long it's been and whether the chaincloth cloak is still up or not ... +3 Natural Armor to AC if it is. I assume haste has expired by now as well

Swift: arcane, Std: Vital Strike

To hit vs flat-footed: 1d20 + 2 + 12 ⇒ (19) + 2 + 12 = 33
Miss: 1d100 ⇒ 60,1d100 ⇒ 88
Damage: 2d8 + 1d6 + 16 ⇒ (5, 3) + (3) + 16 = 27

Crit confirm: 1d20 + 2 + 12 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 12 = 16
Damage: 2d8 + 1d10 + 18 ⇒ (5, 3) + (3) + 18 = 29

Parity suddenly appears beside the bed, slashing Suishen into the oni's flank. He roars in pain and surprise, eyeing the named katana with dread. "I know that blade!"

Initiative Order: Malnival [21], Kiyomi [18], Sisters [17], Ichirou [16], Kelda [13], Harlan [11], Heng [8], Parity [5]

Inputs for R1? Malnival & Kiyomi act before the hobgoblins. I'll update once I have their actions, but everyone else can post inputs, if desired.

Kiyomi draws an arrow and fires it at the Oni, still cursing him in Tien while activating her arcane strike!

Attack: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (13) + 14 = 27 for 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6 plus acid: 1d6 ⇒ 5

I'll post a full update on my turn but it'll be Bless or BoF depending on Mal.

sisters? ew.

Malnival? *Nudge*

In final week of academy, please bot as needed.

Scorching Ray
Ranged touch:1d20 + 14 ⇒ (18) + 14 = 32
Damage: 4d6 ⇒ (5, 2, 2, 3) = 12

Ranged touch:1d20 + 14 ⇒ (9) + 14 = 23
Damage: 4d6 ⇒ (4, 6, 5, 5) = 20

Ranged touch:1d20 + 14 ⇒ (7) + 14 = 21
Damage: 4d6 ⇒ (4, 6, 1, 2) = 13

Round One
nitiative Order: Malnival [21], Kiyomi [18], Sisters [17], Ichirou [16], Kelda [13], Harlan [11], Heng [8], Parity [5]

Ichirou howls as first Malnival's fiery blast, then Kiyomi's arrow strike him hard. The ja noi flies into a frothing rage and shoves Parity back hard. Parity flies back fifteen feet before he stops at the wall. Ichirou then grabs a nodachi from a rack behind the bed.

The female hobgoblins perform quick katas and remain standing, ready for approach.

Not much change in the map, other than Parity is now at AB-60. You all act before they go again, so inputs from all are requested!

Round 1
AC:23, hp:100, Ki 9/10, Stun 9/10, Fire 10, airwalk, dragon style

Heng steps forward and unleashes a barrage of strikes against the nearest sister.
step Z62, flurry, stun strike, ki bonus strike

Flurry 1: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (11) + 14 = 25
damage: 1d10 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 8 + 1 = 17+cold: 1d6 ⇒ 2 (stun DC 18)

Flurry 2: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (13) + 14 = 27
damage: 1d10 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 6 + 1 = 8+cold: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Flurry 3: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27
damage: 1d10 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 6 + 1 = 11+cold: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Flurry 4: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (20) + 9 = 29
damage: 1d10 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 1 = 14+cold: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Ki bonus: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (4) + 14 = 18
damage: 1d10 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 8 + 1 = 12+cold: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Crit 4?: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19
damage: 1d10 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 6 + 1 = 11+cold: 1d6 ⇒ 6

*possible +1 or +2 to attacks depending on Harlan's spell.

Round 1

Seeing Mal attack instead of quickening the party, Harlan prayers for speed and clarity in the battle.

Casting Blessing of Fervor.

Kiyomi gives a slight gasp as Parity is thrown backwards across the room. Her eyes snap back to the ha-noi and she curses it in Tien, her fluid syllables illuminating the many and terrible things that the demons of hell will be doing to the fiend. As her standard action she casts ear-piercing scream at ha-noi, DC 16 halves damage and negates 1 round of being dazed, dealing 5d6 ⇒ (1, 6, 4, 4, 6) = 21 sonic damage to the fiend! Then she begins to sing of a brave fox-maiden who tricked a foolish demon into revealing its true name to her. The song is inspiring!

Everyone gets a +3 morale bonus to saving throws vs charm and fear effects and a +3 competence bonus to weapon attacks and damage!

Malnival grins and moves forward next to Heng as he swings at the sister.

Attack: 1d20 + 14 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 14 + 3 = 27
Damage: 1d6 + 9 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 9 + 6 = 17

yep, I'll take +2 to attacks and AC for the fervor.

Stunned and a bit flustered, Parity gathers himself and rushes back in, ignoring the western sister and engaging the ja-noi again.

Move to engage, swift to arcane strike, standard to channel belker's claws

Taking the +2 attacks/AC this round making AC:29 if chaincloth is still active (and don't forget about mirror images!)

To hit: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (2) + 17 = 19
Miss: 1d100 ⇒ 83. 1d100 ⇒ 39
Damage: 1d8 + 1d6 + 17 + 2d12 ⇒ (1) + (4) + 17 + (4, 12) = 38

Round One, continued...
Initiative Order: Kelda [13], Harlan [11], Heng [8], Parity [5] \\ Malnival [21], Kiyomi [18], Sisters [17], Ichirou [16]

Kelda skirts the edge of the room, looking for a flanking opportunity. Harlan's spell blesses the party with fervor. The nearest sister lashes out as Heng nears, but he blocks the punch before retaliating with a flurry of hits, finished with a hard crack to the top of the head. Her limbs turn to jelly and she collapses, senseless.

Parity charges back to the bed, swinging an empowered Suishen. The attack is just awkward enough, missing Ichirou by a few inches. Malnival steps over and slashes the second sister with a deep cut. Kiyomi emits an intense scream at the ja-noi, to which he responds with his own roar of defiance.

The female hobgoblin attacks Malnival with her own flurry of blows, but only manages to connect with one swing.

Ichirou stabs at Parity with his nodachi with skilled precision, landing a mortal strike as he drives the long blade right into Parity's gut. The quick follow-through thankfully only cuts down one of the mirror images. With snarling smile, he steps to the other side of the bed. You notice some of his wounds begin to close slowly.

Ac: 26
HP: 77/83

Malnival grins and at the woman as he shakes his head. "You really should have ran."

1st Attack: 1d20 + 14 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 14 + 3 = 28
Damage: 1d6 + 9 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 9 + 6 + 3 = 19

Fervor Attack: 1d20 + 14 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 14 + 3 = 23
Damage: 1d6 + 9 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 9 + 6 + 3 = 24

2nd Attack: 1d20 + 9 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 9 + 3 = 22
Damage: 1d6 + 9 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 9 + 6 + 3 = 24

Does Parity need to make a Fort Save?

Massive Damage: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15

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That was unnecessarily close

Parity closes in, gritting his teeth against the pain of his intestines hanging out as he ensures he hits, storing his shield in his glove and swapping to a 2 handed grip

Defensive Cast DC17: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (8) + 18 = 26

swift true strike, 5 foot step, move actrion to spend a level 3 slot for arcane smite, vital strike

1d20 + 37 ⇒ (5) + 37 = 42
Damage: 2d8 + 1d6 + 20 + 2d12 + 3d6 ⇒ (2, 5) + (1) + 20 + (1, 8) + (6, 6, 6) = 55

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mmm, the shield ... Light Fortification: 1d100 ⇒ 35

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Round 2
AC:25/23, hp:100, Ki 9/10, Stun 7/10, Fire 9/10, airwalk, dragon style, fervor, inspired

With all the yelling going on, Heng joins in by jumping into the air to unleash a burning draconic roar at the remaining foes. dragon roar with hot sauce

damage: 1d10 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 8 + 1 = 15+fire: 1d6 ⇒ 6
will DC 18 or shaken: 1d4 ⇒ 3 rounds

Kiyomi cries out as the ha-noi's blade pierces Parity's gut. Seeing him still fighting she lets out a sigh and continues her song. She draws two arrows and fires at the ha-noi!
Attack 1: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (11) + 17 = 28 and Attack 2: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (15) + 12 = 27, dealing 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8 plus acid: 1d6 ⇒ 2 with the first and 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7 plus acid: 1d6 ⇒ 4 with the second!

Bardic Performance Round 3/28

Parity is missing 3 points of damage that I forgot from bulls strength

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Round 2

Seeing Parity doing his best leper impression with intestines, Harlan moves to heal his blind friend.

20' to AB62, CSW: 3d8 + 12 ⇒ (7, 4, 5) + 12 = 28.

"Hang on Parity."

Round Two
Initiative Order: Kelda [13], Harlan [11], Heng [8], Parity [5] \\ Malnival [21], Kiyomi [18], Sisters [17], Ichirou [16]

Kelda steps into a flanking position and attacks the ja-noi, using the blessing to strike more quickly. Though she lands a couple solid hits, the oni's scarred hide deflects much of the damage.

Harlan moves over to heal Parity. Heng leaps and roars down on the two foes, but only the female seems shaken by the powerful blast. Parity steps onto the bed and, holding Suishen in both hands, cleaves a terrible gash into Ichirou's chest. The oni has only a moment to look concerned before Kiyomi's arrows sink deep into his chest. The force knocks him onto his back, where he lies still.

Malnival finishes the remaining hobgoblin with three quick slashes. As quickly as the fight began, it is over.

End of Combat!

Searching the bodies and chamber, beside the bed you find a suit of magical studded leather and a masterwork composite longbow crafted for an exceptionally strong archer. Ichirou also wears a magical ring, and his nodachi is enchanted. The two females each wear magical bracers, some jeweled studs and piercings, and little else.

The chamber holds more valuables. The three lacquer screens are bulky but of obvious quality, as is the ornately carved bed. In the cabinets you find a beautiful silver and enamel ring decorated with Tien characters for wealth and luck, a silver foo dog brooch, a pendant made from interlocking jade rings, a silver hairpin with a kingfisher feather, a carved ivory-and-coral bracelet, and four silver wedding bands. Under the bed is a lacquer box containing a set of silver acupuncture needles.

Note: it hasn't come up before, but I'm not going to use the optional massive damage rule.

Kiyomi reslings her bow and moves to stand over the dead oni's body. She kneels and closes his eyes with her hand, then spits on her palms and sketches a sigil on his chest. "May your spirit find peace in the golden lands." She murmurs in Tien.

"You're a bit kinder than I'd be. Think I'd wish eternal torture in the Boneyard, but that's probably why Im not a priest."

Suishen, this wasn't the one we were looking for, was it? Went down a bit easier than the last,

Parity lets the other sort through the gear and posts up listening.

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No, Suishen replies. This one was an oni, but just a minion... a spawn of the true foe.

He knew me, though. That is refreshing.

Kiyomi looks at Parity. "It is not the soul's fault that the vessel is flawed. Do you blame the clay for the pot's imperfection? Perhaps his soul will be more fortunate next time around."

"I blame the water in that pot for drowning me. Where I come from, there is one soul and one life. At the end of that life, the soul will stand in line in the Boneyard to be judged by Pharasma before any other God gets his or her hands on them. Death first, as they say. No doubt in my mind that this one will be found wanting." Parity changes the subject,

"Suishen tells me that this oni was not one of the 5 storms oni that we pursue. Let us keep searching."

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Heng shakes his head, "Better to pray for its mistresses, Kiyomi. They were mortal and salvation was perhaps possible though improbable. Do not waste your mercy on the oni though. Be thankful that the vessel was flawed for it held the vilest venom. Denying this will only endanger us all."

"This is not the oni we seek, but let us not be too quick, Parity. Recall that Kimandatsu had to be burned to be ultimately destroyed. Perhaps you should apply Suishen to this task."

"Mmmm, good recall, Heng", Parity sets to the grisly task of burning the oni.

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Carnival nods at Jeng's observation and pockets the feather pin.

Harlan listens to Kiyomi's talk of souls and jars with interest, as her beliefs are clearly different from his. Once Parity starts burning the oni spawn he nods in approval.

"That's the kind of redemption I can approve of."

Where we at on HP? I know Parity took a nasty hit, anybody else?

Heng is unhurt.

Heng's tone is apologetic as he addresses Kiyomi, "Forgive us if our techniques seem savage or cruel. The oni have harried us every step of our way and our task is of utmost importance. We cannot take any risk of its failure."

"Though I find it distasteful as well, we cannot overlook the material things that may be of use. Perhaps we should gather this for the caravan. Harlan, can you see what the oni's ring does?"

"I do not take offense from your techniques, nor am I offended by your beliefs. But we have, shall we say, different views on the nature of souls and spirits. Perhaps when we are at peace, we may explore these differences. Until then, this vessel no longer houses the oni's spirit; burning it seems prudent." Kiyomi bows slightly and moves to help gather what may be salvaged while the bodies are incinerated.

Parity is at 77/114. Will update my stat block later

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Heng returns Kiyomi's bow. As an aside, he mentions, "I believe the one we seek is called Munasukaru, Parity. Let us continue our search."

Searching the other two balconies overlooking the noxious smelling pit, you find the northern area consists of small monastic cells. It has been divided into eight bamboo-walled cubicles. None are currently occupied, and they hold only the most basic living things -- clay jugs for water, straw sleeping mats, and simple clothing. Based on the clothes and oddments, you determine this is where the female monks reside.

The eastern room is a storage area, crammed with objects related to combat, including wooden practice weapons, wooden dummies, breaking boards and similar martial arts accessories. Two 12 x 40 foot segments of bamboo flooring are rolled up here against the eastern wall.

Lastly, a short flight of stairs leads up to a long corridor decorated with scenes of anger, illustrating humanoid figures suffering in scenes of shocking brutality. This corridor extends well beyond the limits of your vision.

Anything else here or continuing on?

I'm good.

Time to move forward

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