Arc and Ted close on the red dog-like beast, with Arc's blade slicing a clean gouge into the rearing creature's chest and Ted delivering an accurate shot to its flank. On the east side, Isu scores a solid blow himself against the blue dog-beast.
To the north, the green one seems to wilt under Jelico's magical assault and is easily struck by a sonic pulse from Spectre. Unfortunately, Ted doesn't recall anything about these particular creatures - though from their large and sharp jaws they definitely appear to be predators of some kind!
The green dogbeast pounces at Jelico, landing one powerful bite with its jaws (Dealing 15 dmg). A horrible stench emits from its maw and up close you see a red glint in its eyes. Meanwhile the red dogbeast savages Arc, biting once and slamming into him with its oversized front arm-legs. (Dealing 9 and 8 dmg after DR)
The last of the three dogbeasts cannily weaves its way between Isu's legs and then runs by (avoiding AoO) to throw itself at Spectre instead. The droid easily sidesteps its rush.
Male Human Mystic 12 | 76/76 HP, 97/97 SP, 9/9 RP | Init +3 |Perception +25 | EAC 22, KAC 23 | F +7, R +8, W +12 | Spells/Day Left: oo/6/5/2/3/0/0
Jellico cries out in pain the dog-thing sinks its teeth into his arm and his blood beings to burn. He takes a guarded step back and throws another spell at the dog. Two bolts of pure force energy strike the dog-thing.
This is his Shooting Star/Magic Missile spell Missile 1:1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5 Missile 2:1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
Male Half-Elf Solarian 17 | SP 151/151 HP 125/125 RP 10/10 | EAC 35(37) KAC 36(38); DR 5/- Resist Fire 20 | F +14; R +14; W +11 | Speed 25 ft. | Init +6 | Perc +25
Arcalinte strikes back at the creature that bit him!
Isu's hammer arcs through the air and the blue dogbeast narrowly dodges the weighty, sparking head. Jelico delivers two rapid bolts of force that injure the green dogbeast further. A shot from Ted and a slash from Arc give the remaining dogbeast a fur-trimming, but fail to injure it.
The green dogbeast dodges around and closes with Jelico again. It delivers a swift bite (Dealing 16 dmg) The blue dogbeast tries to rip and tear Spectre, but finds the droid too well defended. Both of its attacks miss. The red dogbeast doesn't appreciate the haircut, but finds Arc too hardy a meal and instead ducks toward Ted. Its jaws chomp down on Ted's leg (Dealing 17 dmg)
Male Half-Elf Solarian 17 | SP 151/151 HP 125/125 RP 10/10 | EAC 35(37) KAC 36(38); DR 5/- Resist Fire 20 | F +14; R +14; W +11 | Speed 25 ft. | Init +6 | Perc +25
Arcalinte's blade flares up as he brings it down on the animal, hoping to finish it off!
Despite shouting out his attack names in the most heroic fashion, Isu is once again foiled by the nimble alien dogbeast. Arc similarly has some difficulty in landing a blow that does more than singe fur. (Ouch, after that amazing first round :<)
Jelico's mental blast takes full effect against the dogbeast he's fighting. Though blood begins to drop from its furry maw, it still seems capable of continuing the fight. The second of Spectre's shots connects, driving sonic energy into powerful dogbeast muscle.
All three dogbeasts look bloodied, but hardly discouraged. The green one circles again to catch Jelico from the other side. Jaws sink into Jelico's leg before he shakes the beast free. (16 dmg) The red dogbeast lashes out at Arc and hurls itself past his defenses to land two brutal slams of its paws. (One hit and one crit for total of 30 dmg after DR) The blue dogbeast manages a quick and accurate bite for one of Isu's joints before it tries to head after a bloodied Arc. (12 dmg after DR) The escaping blue dogbeast isn't quite nimble enough to evade Isu's attention. (Provokes an AoO)
Male Half-Elf Solarian 17 | SP 151/151 HP 125/125 RP 10/10 | EAC 35(37) KAC 36(38); DR 5/- Resist Fire 20 | F +14; R +14; W +11 | Speed 25 ft. | Init +6 | Perc +25
"ISU! TED! GET BACK!"
Arcalinte holds out his sword and lets the solar fire burst forth from it in a bright explosion!
Isu catches the blue dogbeast as it retreats, tossing it through the air with the weight of his hammer. It lands on its feet and continues towards Arc, bloody but not out of commission. He pursues and lands a second blow, burning fur and breaking its bones, but the injury is not quite enough to finish it off.
Arc, since Isu moved in, you'll be catching him in that blast if you do it right where you're standing. You could always back up first though.
Male Human Technomancer 12 Dataphiles | SP 84 HP 64 RP 10/11 | EAC 28 KAC 29 CMAC 37 CMD 29 CMB +9 | Kinetic DR 5/- | F+6 R+10 W+11 | Init+6 | Perc+3 | 1st 1/6 2nd 0/6 3rd 0/5 4th 0/4 Cache 0/1
"Yaaaawgghh," Ted grunts when the dog lands a bite on him. "That's it." He takes a step back and flings his top in to the melee.
Two magic missiles: one normal (because of the 5-foot-step), the other full round. First targeting the blue beast and then going to green if blue goes down.
Male Human Mystic 12 | 76/76 HP, 97/97 SP, 9/9 RP | Init +3 |Perception +25 | EAC 22, KAC 23 | F +7, R +8, W +12 | Spells/Day Left: oo/6/5/2/3/0/0
These guys are tough. I was hoping Isu and Arc would finish them off.
Jellico and Ted seem to think a bit alike in situations like these. Jellico also steps back and sends something akin to magic missiles at the green dog in front of him.
Shootin Stars:2d4 + 2 ⇒ (2, 4) + 2 = 8
Male Half-Elf Solarian 17 | SP 151/151 HP 125/125 RP 10/10 | EAC 35(37) KAC 36(38); DR 5/- Resist Fire 20 | F +14; R +14; W +11 | Speed 25 ft. | Init +6 | Perc +25
Derp. Forgot *I* could move to avoid catching Ted and Isu in the blast.
Arcalinte takes a step back as his supernova goes off!
Ted's magic missiles take out the badly injured blue dogbeast, leaving two hails of magical bolts to strikes at the green one. When Arc steps back and erupts into flame, the red dogbeast quickly dodges back. It emerges from the blast covered in soot but minimally harmed.
The green dogbeast leaps after Jelico and rips into the mystic with its jaws. (Crit for 32 dmg) The red one keeps after Arc, narrowly managing to catch a leg with a swipe of its meaty front arm. (Dealing 13 dmg after DR)
Male Half-Elf Solarian 17 | SP 151/151 HP 125/125 RP 10/10 | EAC 35(37) KAC 36(38); DR 5/- Resist Fire 20 | F +14; R +14; W +11 | Speed 25 ft. | Init +6 | Perc +25
A series of pummeling missiles and a sonic blast are enough to leave the green dogbeast reeling. It shakes its head and attempts one last bite at Isu which meets nothing more than armor plating. Badly injured, it attempts to run. It isn't evasive enough in its escape to avoid Isu's attention. (Provokes from Isu)
The red dogbeast keeps up its assault on Arc, landing another heavy smash with its paw even as Arc slices another severe cut into its chest. (Deals 12 damage after DR)
Male Half-Elf Solarian 17 | SP 151/151 HP 125/125 RP 10/10 | EAC 35(37) KAC 36(38); DR 5/- Resist Fire 20 | F +14; R +14; W +11 | Speed 25 ft. | Init +6 | Perc +25
Arcalinte reactivates his plasma sheath and continues the attack!
Male Human Mystic 12 | 76/76 HP, 97/97 SP, 9/9 RP | Init +3 |Perception +25 | EAC 22, KAC 23 | F +7, R +8, W +12 | Spells/Day Left: oo/6/5/2/3/0/0
Jellico can feel the disease coursing its way through his veins. I can take care of that later, but I need to be able to cast the spell. I'm sure I'm not the only one who got something from these disgusting creatures either.
With those thoughts flashing through his mind, Jellico pulls out two of his pistols and fires.
Isu's opportunistic swing takes the green dogbeast down, turning the fight into a 5v1. You converge on the remaining dogbeast. Once more it proves quick on its feet, dodging melee swings from Arc and Isu. But its not quite fast enough to Jelico's first shot and the sonic pulse from Spectre's rifle.
Bruised, burned and bleeding, the remaining dogbeast tucks its tail and lopes away from the group. After an initial cautious step, it rushes at full speed away to the west.
Combat Over!
You're left badly battered and feeling a little hot and uncomfortable. It seems some of you have managed to pick up some kind of ailment from the creatures. Its not having a debilitating effect yet... but it might only be a matter of time...
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In addition to any post-combat stuff you'll want to to, I'll also describe:
You continue northward through the suburban ruins until you reach the edge of the island. In the distance, dozens if not hundreds of floating islets in a variety of strange shapes and sizes hang in defiance of gravity. The nearest tiny islet is within 20 feet of the edge of the mainland, while the furthest appears almost a mile away. Among the islets in the middle, some are large enough to still hold the remains of ruined buildings and complexes.
They bob and float, pink and orange clouds swirling in the backdrop behind them. None appear easy to land a starship on.
Male Human Mystic 12 | 76/76 HP, 97/97 SP, 9/9 RP | Init +3 |Perception +25 | EAC 22, KAC 23 | F +7, R +8, W +12 | Spells/Day Left: oo/6/5/2/3/0/0
Jellico leans up against one of the buildings, catching his breath. "No, I'd say not" he replies to Ted. "In fact, they were so real, I think they left us a gift. Does anyone else feel like they're coming down with something?"
I'd be surprised if Ted's 30 couldn't figure out what we've been infected with. Also, it looks like Arc and I are down quite a few HP. I think we're the only ones though.
After catching his breath 10 minutes to get stamina back, Jellico still doesn't feel very well. However, he walks over to Arc and, trying to smile, says, "You don't look so good, my friend." He lays his hands on the other man and says a quick prayer to Desna. Almost immediately, energy flows into Arc's body, healing his wounds. Healing touch for 35 HP
I have a Staff of Mystic Healing which lets me use Healing Touch an extra time per day. The text of Healing Touch is explicit about healing allies. Can I use it to heal myself?
If not
Jellico casts Mystic Cure on himself.
2nd level Mystic Cure:3d8 + 4 ⇒ (8, 6, 7) + 4 = 25
He also casts Remove Affliction on the himself, Isu, and Arc.
wow, remove affliction is nice. Three third level spells! That is a big deal.Looks like you need to roll for each one, Jelico: (1d20 + your caster level) for each curse, disease, infestation, and poison affecting it (DC = 4 + the DC of the affliction).
Isu takes a rest, and nods gratefully at Jelico for the powerful spell.
Later, Isu studies the small to large islands, and considers how to get across.
"How are we ever going to get across?" he mutters. Isu begins to study the area to determine if a short jumps from island to island will get them across. But all it would take is one little trip to send someone to their death....
Male Half-Elf Solarian 17 | SP 151/151 HP 125/125 RP 10/10 | EAC 35(37) KAC 36(38); DR 5/- Resist Fire 20 | F +14; R +14; W +11 | Speed 25 ft. | Init +6 | Perc +25
Arcalinte nods weakly at Jelico's offer of healing, and seats himself to meditate while he receives treatment.
Jelico, you can definitely use the staff on yourself.
Ted recognizes that Arc, Isu and Jelico appear to have gotten infected by something the dogbeasts were carrying. A closer inspection of the wounds and the reactions that the three of them are having leads him to conclude this is some kind of rabies-like disease. The disease will be physically debilitating, but is unlikely to act quickly (It has a save frequency of 1/week.)
While you recover from your various afflictions, Isu takes a look out into the field of floating islands. Some of the smaller rocks are quite close together, but its not clear if they would support any weight. The larger islands that are at least 10 feet across are further apart from one another.
Eyeing the closest path to the Eikheraft archive, Isu sees a trail between stable islets. The first of these is 40 feet away from the 'shore' and 5 feet higher in altitude. The next two islets are each 30 feet beyond that and another 10 feet higher in altitude. The Eikheraft archive is another 50 feet behind the last of the three islets.
Male Human Mystic 12 | 76/76 HP, 97/97 SP, 9/9 RP | Init +3 |Perception +25 | EAC 22, KAC 23 | F +7, R +8, W +12 | Spells/Day Left: oo/6/5/2/3/0/0
Going back and using my staff to heal myself for 35 instead of the spell
After healing Arc, Jellico grabs a staff that has been slung across his back. Gripping it in both hands, he channels his energy through the staff and back into himself. Afterwards, he feels significantly better.
"What we need is a harness, pulley and wire system so we can pull ourselves over in relatively safely. This one has jumped this distance before but only on that asteroid with low gravity!"
Male Half-Elf Solarian 17 | SP 151/151 HP 125/125 RP 10/10 | EAC 35(37) KAC 36(38); DR 5/- Resist Fire 20 | F +14; R +14; W +11 | Speed 25 ft. | Init +6 | Perc +25
Arcalinte looks out to the Archive and frowns.
"I'd rather not risk any of us falling into the bottomless sky below if we can help it. Maybe we could make a pass around this area in the Maiden and see if we can land it on the archives' island?"
Jelico's restorative magic runs through each of the three diseased party members and fades. Unfortunately, Ted's post treatment inspection of the group reveals that all three are still diseased. (Ouch on the Remove Affliction checks :<)
Looks like you'll need some more time to debate how to approach this - both swinging across and trying to use the Sunrise Maiden are viable approaches, though both are tricky. There are no viable landing spots for the Sunrise Maiden. The islands are too small. But potentially someone could rappel down from the Maiden if a skilled pilot keeps it steady enough.
Given that we know the Sunrise Maiden's capabilities, is it possible to have it hover in place with a autopilot, or will we need to leave a PC behind to fly it?
Male Human Mystic 12 | 76/76 HP, 97/97 SP, 9/9 RP | Init +3 |Perception +25 | EAC 22, KAC 23 | F +7, R +8, W +12 | Spells/Day Left: oo/6/5/2/3/0/0
The dice haven't been my friend lately
"It's possible that we could take the Sunrise Maiden around some of these islands. I could pilot us safely enough to get a good look, anyway. But there's no where to land. The kish wouldn't have made it impossible to get to though, would they? Do you think they jumped from island to island every morning?"
Unfortunately the Sunrise Maiden doesn't seem to have an autopilot. In fact, I don't see any rules for autopilots on Starships at all in Starfinder. If anyone has seen them, correct me if I'm wrong. In any case, the Piloting DC for keeping the ship safe while people get onto the island is pretty high.
Potentially, a pilot could drop people off, repark the ship, then if they had a personal means of flying across they could catch up that way.
