GM KoKyu's Jade Regent

Game Master KoKyu

Draeven swivels his head at the revelation, peering up to try and spot the source of the sounds heard by the others.

Everyone out of the room, we are fish in a barrel in here. He then ushers everyone back out into the hallway from which they came.

Time to go, Rennyn states matter-of-factly as he grabs Lute and assists him out into the hallway.

Fenra looks disdainfully at Rennyn, I am opening nothing, merely looking, examining, but this may be in here for the same reason that man was locked up. You can detect evil on it as well.

Fenra examines the ointment. is she supposed to be "the girl" I hope you never called here that out loud. Arcana is not her forte, Spivey may be better.

When Draeven orders everyone out Fenra brings the jar with her.

You wrote "She carefully lifts the glass jar and examines it and the figure closely." Maybe you think the "figure" is small? I'm thinking closer to man sized? Chris?

I suspect Jeryn failed his spellcraft roll to identify the ointment. Fenra is the next logical one to try.

Indeed, the jar is coffin sized. Much to large to carry.
Ongoing Objectives: Safeguard Ameiko and the Amatatsu Seal | Get to Minkai
Immediate Objectives: Find and hire a guide | Raid Ravenscraeg

Land of the Linnorm Kings | Varisia | Kalsgard | Ravenscraeg|

Ravenscraeg

Combat! Round 1
Init: | Att 6: 21 | Att 1: 20 | Att 3: 20 | Att H: 20 (9 strain) | Att 4: 18 | Jeryn: 18 | Kenan: 18 (delayed) | Spivey: 15 | Att 2: 9 | Rennyn: 9 (Full Cover) | Fenra: 9 | Draeven: 8 (Partial Cover) | Att 5: 6 (8 Strain)

No sooner does Rennyn direct the party to leave, than chaos (mostly for the GM) ensues. Looking up Draeven sees a familiar annoyance. Six black robed figures, no seven, have gathered upon the stairs 20ft overhead. Most are armed with blow guns while another wields a bow. Then, the answer to Fenra's question is provided. Four figures violently exhale aiming darts to those below. Several wiz past the wizard impaling harmlessly into mortar and wood while one connects with Fenra (Fort Save please Fenra) but from a different direction. Jeryn's bloodshot eyes widen and he is visibly weakened by the exchange. Oh blast, not again. No sooner do the words leave his lips than the arrow piercing his shoulder summons a bright patch of blood. The wizard's eyes blaze and pointing his staff skyward unleashes two bolts of energy towards his assailant. The bolts fly unerringly striking the figure armed with the bow causing her to grunt.
Kenan's reaction is swift. Seeing the commotion in the lab, the archer fits an arrow to his bow string and moves into firing position (MA S50+SA). Spying a target he looses his arrow striking the ninja in the leg.
Oh no! It's happening again! Spivey, her confidence shaken from her encounter with the crows, begins to panic (Perhaps a few words of encouragement?).

Fenra: 2 strain (Fort save?) | Jeryn: 18 points strain, Mage Armor active AC19, Force bolts 6/7, Aggressive Thunder Cloud, | H: 9 points strain | No has been moved on the map (other than Kenan) as combat is being initiated on Rennyn's command to leave.

Sorry I read the original info wrong and thought it was in a jar not a glass case for some reason. Assumed jar was jar sized so figure was small. Obviously did not lift entire glass case or try to move it, just looked into it.

spellcraft to identify ointment: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19

Fenra looks up quickly as the attackers make their presence known and with a few words a rainbow jets from her finger tips.

Colour spray, not sure how well she can see/target the ones directly above her, so will target 1,2,3. DC17 will save, remember they are all treated as -5 HD.

I will retcon the spellcraft check. Fenra you still have a move action, as does Jeryn (I forgot but will remedy now). I will rolls saves for the spell after Att#2 acts. Is anyone going to Free Action to Spivey or should I just skip ahead to #2?
Ongoing Objectives: Safeguard Ameiko and the Amatatsu Seal | Get to Minkai
Immediate Objectives: Find and hire a guide | Raid Ravenscraeg

Land of the Linnorm Kings | Varisia | Kalsgard | Ravenscraeg|

Ravenscraeg

Combat! Round 1
Init: | Att 6: 21 | Att 1: 20 | Att 3: 20 | Att H: 20 (9 strain) | Att 4: 18 | Jeryn: 18 | Kenan: 18 (delayed) | Spivey: 15 | Att 2: 9 | Rennyn: 9 (Full Cover) | Fenra: 9 | Draeven: 8 (Partial Cover) | Att 5: 6 (8 Strain)

Fenra examines the ointment but does not seem to know what it is either, perhaps later.
Realizing he is under fire, Jeryn comes to his senses. Once his spell is completed the wizard breaks for the cover of the corridor. (MA to R48) - I'll try to get the map updated tonight

Fenra: 2 strain (Fort save?) | Jeryn: 18 points strain, Mage Armor active AC19, Force bolts 6/7, Aggressive Thunder Cloud, Magic Missile | H: 9 points strain | No has been moved on the map (other than Kenan) as combat initiated on Rennyn's command to leave.

Ongoing Objectives: Safeguard Ameiko and the Amatatsu Seal | Get to Minkai
Immediate Objectives: Find and hire a guide | Raid Ravenscraeg

Land of the Linnorm Kings | Varisia | Kalsgard | Ravenscraeg|

Ravenscraeg

Combat! Round 1
Init: | Att 6: 21 | Att 1: 20 | Att 3: 20 | Att H: 20 (9 strain) | Att 4: 18 | Jeryn: 18 | Kenan: 18 | Spivey: 15 (Delays)| Att 2: 9 | Rennyn: 9 (Full Cover) | Fenra: 9 | Draeven: 8 (Partial Cover) | Att 5: 6 (8 Strain)

Fenra raises her hands and begins rousing the acrane energies that surround her. A dart shoots past her, imbedding itself into the wood of the stairwell but the oracle takes no notice. (MA?)

Fenra: 2 strain (Fort save?) | Jeryn: 18 points strain, Mage Armor active AC19, Force bolts 6/7, Aggressive Thunder Cloud, Magic Missile | H: 9 points strain |

I am still confused by the fact that we are to run Spivey (an NPC) while you run Jeryn and Kenan (PCs).

She is a cleric. Perhaps she could heal the heavily wounded wizard beside her? Maybe even sanctuary on him if he is wounded badly enough?

I'll wait to see the results of Fenra's save and her that of her spell before committing to any actions for Rennyn or Draeven.

How far do Rennyn and Draeven have to move to reach the attackers on the stairs?

Sorry, missed that I got hit.

fort save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12

You run Grigor.

Ongoing Objectives: Safeguard Ameiko and the Amatatsu Seal | Get to Minkai
Immediate Objectives: Find and hire a guide | Raid Ravenscraeg

Land of the Linnorm Kings | Varisia | Kalsgard | Ravenscraeg| Stairwell

Ravenscraeg

Combat! Round 1
Init: | Att 6: 21 | Att 1: 20 | Att 3: 20 | Att H: 20 (9 strain) | Att 4: 18 | Jeryn: 18 | Kenan: 18 | Spivey: 15 (Delays)| Att 2: 9 | Fenra: 9 | Rennyn: 8 (Delays, Full Cover) | Draeven: 8 (Partial Cover) | Att 5: 6 (8 Strain)

Releasing her spell Fenra's arms suddenly feel heavy as her body drains of vitality. The dart's affect on her is a clear indication that it was poisoned. (You have taken 3 Con damage. You will need to make another save in Round 2 and 3 to stop the drain)
Twenty feet up, the oracle's spell takes hold of at least some of the attackers based on the sounds of bodies thudding upon the stairs.
(Draeven will need to travel 120feet as he races up the stairs of the tower to meet them.)

Fenra: 2 strain (3 points Con, 2 saves remain) | Jeryn: 18 points strain, Mage Armor active AC19, Force bolts 6/7, Aggressive Thunder Cloud, Magic Missile | H: 9 points strain |

You run Grigor.

That is correct. You know what I'm not doing? Expecting you to run the NPCs. As DM, I am running all NPCs in my game (which Grigor is at the moment).

Stacy, due to your Con damage, you also lose 4 HP from your current and total HP.

Round 1 Init 8

Rennyn makes for the stairs, climbing to close with the ambushers, his sword raised defensively as he goes. (MA 30' and Total Defense)

Status and Effects:
AC 24 HP 32

Round 1 Init 8

Draeven wastes no time, rushing up the stairs to get at the enemies. (MAx2 for 80')

Status and Effects:
AC: 19 HP: 45
rage used 2 of 17

Take it away!
Ongoing Objectives: Safeguard Ameiko and the Amatatsu Seal | Get to Minkai
Immediate Objectives: Find and hire a guide | Raid Ravenscraeg

Land of the Linnorm Kings | Varisia | Kalsgard | Ravenscraeg| Stairwell | Stairwell 2.0

Ravenscraeg

Combat! Round 2
Init: | Att 6: 21 | Att 1: 20 (Unconscious) | Att 3: 20 (Unconscious) | Att H: 20 (9 strain) | Att 4: 18 | Jeryn: 18 | Kenan: 18 | Jorgan: 11 | Att 2: 9 | Fenra: 9 | Rennyn: 8 | Draeven: 8 | Att 5: 6 (8 Strain) | Spivey: 5

The tiny woman flutters to and fro anxiously. She wasn't meant for battles, she shouldn't even be here! What was she thinking? She can't even defend herself against a few birds and now her friends are being ambushed. Why? How is she supposed to defend herself against these guys? Who are they anyways?! Oh!! I can't do this! I must be crazy to think I'd be any use to them! The sight of Jeryn stumbling into the shelter of the corridor nearly causes the Lyrakien to scream, but fortunately she doesn't. She may be a blond but when it comes to treating the wounded, she's no Erastilyte rookie wannabe, Oh my! Umm, wait right there! I've got something, I think. Oh!! Biggitty-bobbity boo! (Casts CLW)
Draeven takes to the stairs rounding the first level of steps when two darts whizzes his way. The first projectile stings, lancing his arm by the bicep (Fort Save please) while the second collides with the stone wall inches from him. Undaunted the big man continues to press forward. Nearing the top of the first landing, one level above the lab (approx. 10feet), he sees a familiar face. That of the ruffian who'd fled the battle in the main hall. The tip of this man's spear points Draeven's way, but the intent upon the Ulfen's pale face hints it is the spear that is the braver of the two.
Ten feet below Draeven's advance, Rennyn's move draws a bow shot. The arrow was surprisingly well aimed and were it not for the paladin's quick sword blindly deflecting the arrow's path, he would surely have something in common with the wizard. To his left, another dart shoots towards Fenra. This one misses her by at least a foot disintegrating upon the stair tread behind her.

Fenra: 2 strain (3 points Con HP now 23, 2 saves remain) | Jeryn: 9 points strain, Mage Armor active AC19, Force bolts 6/7, Aggressive Thunder Cloud, Magic Missile | Spivey: Casts CLW 9 points to Jeryn | H: 9 points strain | Draeven: 2 points strain (Fort Save...)

No damage due to DR.

Fort save: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21

Jeryn stays put for the moment, hoping for additional healing before rejoining the fight (delays)

Kenan steps further into the room 5' step and looses two arrows at the adversary using the bow...

flurry #1: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26
damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13

flurry #2: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24
damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

I've forgotten to include partial cover to the Ninja, we'll add that going forward for ranged attacks from below. This does not affect previous actions.
Ongoing Objectives: Safeguard Ameiko and the Amatatsu Seal | Get to Minkai
Immediate Objectives: Find and hire a guide | Raid Ravenscraeg

Land of the Linnorm Kings | Varisia | Kalsgard | Ravenscraeg| Stairwell | Stairwell 2.0

Ravenscraeg

Combat! Round 2
Init: | Att 6: 21 | Att 1: 20 (Unconscious) | Att 3: 20 (Unconscious) | Att H: 20 (33 strain) | Att 4: 18 | Jeryn: 18 (Delays) | Kenan: 18 | Jorgan: 11 (Not to be confused with the shape shifting werebear guy, this one's different) | Att 2: 9 (Unconscious) | Fenra: 9 (Fort Save please)| Rennyn: 8 | Draeven: 8 | Att 5: 6 (8 Strain) | Spivey: 5

With a feeble cry the Ulfen throws his spear at Draeven and is awed to have actually hit the big target (6 points strain less DR). For a second, a smile creases the man's face, but only for a second. Realizing he has shaken a wasp's nest of pain, he makes a break for the stairs leading up, hefting the battle axe from his side as he goes (SA+ MA 30ft).
A weak Lute staggers out from the confined cell, What's going on? Am I in danger?

Fenra: 2 strain (3 points Con HP now 23, 2 saves remain) | Jeryn: 9 points strain, Mage Armor active AC19, Force bolts 6/7, Aggressive Thunder Cloud, Magic Missile | Spivey: Casts CLW 9 points to Jeryn | H: 9 points strain | Draeven: 2 points strain

Kenan turns to Lute and states matter-of-factly, Your captors have returned. Get back in your cell for your protection.

Fenra feeling herself weaken moves out of immediate battle.

MA to s50

Where she tries to bolster her defenses by casting resistance on herself.

Fort save: 1d20 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 + 1 = 20

Round 2 Init 8

Rennyn continues his cautious advancement towards and up the stairs, making sure to keep close to the outer wall as he goes*. (MA 30' and Total Defense)

Status and Effects:
AC 24 HP 32

Would it be fair to assume that Rennyn has total cover whilst directly below the ninjas?

Round 2 Init 8

Draeven follows the spear chucker up the stairs (MA to W,18) before thrusting his blade at the retreating man...

SA attack +powerattack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19
damage +powerattack +axetogrind: 2d6 + 14 ⇒ (5, 6) + 14 = 25

Status and Effects:
AC: 19 HP: 45 -4 (strain) = 41
rage used 2 of 17

Yes, Rennyn has full cover on the stairs from those still conscious...for now.
Ongoing Objectives: Safeguard Ameiko and the Amatatsu Seal | Get to Minkai
Immediate Objectives: Find and hire a guide | Raid Ravenscraeg

Land of the Linnorm Kings | Varisia | Kalsgard | Ravenscraeg| Stairwell | Stairwell 2.0

Ravenscraeg

Combat! Round 3
Init: | Att 6: 21 | Att 1: 20 (Unconscious) | Att 3: 20 (Unconscious) | Att H: 20 (33 strain) | Att 4: 18 | Jeryn: 18 | Kenan: 18 | Jorgan: 11 | Att 2: 9 (Unconscious) | Fenra: 9 (Fort Savex2 please)| Rennyn: 8 | Draeven: 8 | Att 5: 6 (8 Strain) | Spivey: 5

Lute nods solemnly but despite the paladin's recommendation, does not return to his cell. The old Ulfen instead warily reaches a hand to the door and closes it, lessening the foul smell coming from within.
As Fenra retreats to the corridor, Spivey looks up and is struck by the oracle's complexion. What in the hells?!! You look terrible! No, wait! That didn't come out right. Obviously, you're very beautiful but, you know, drained. As the blond woman stumbles over her words she reaches a tiny hand out to the oracle's cheek and involkes Desna's name. Divine goddess, lend her the strength of your blessing! (MA+SA Casts Liberty's Blessing) - Fenra, as a swift action, make another saving throw then another on your initiative
As Rennyn makes his way up the first flight of steps unhindered, overhead a head explodes and the limp body of an Ulfen thug drops on the stairs in front of Draeven. Seconds later, three tiny explosions crack like glass and the flight ahead is briefly clouded in (theatrical) smoke. As the vapor clears, Draeven notices four of the ninja's have disappeared.

Fenra: 2 strain (3 points Con HP now 23, 1 save remains) | Jeryn: 9 points strain, Mage Armor active AC19, Force bolts 6/7, Aggressive Thunder Cloud, Magic Missile | Spivey: Casts CLW 9 points to Jeryn, Liberty's Blessing on Fenra | H: 9 points strain | Draeven: 2 points strain

Fenra has potentially 4 saves remaining to make.

Jeryn, unsure about what is happening, slowly backs down the hall to allow the others room to retreat if need be. (MA to R,45) He checks the hallway behind him and holds up a hand, ready to defend himself with his favorite spell. (SA to ready to cast Burning Hands should he be able to do so.)

Kenan, not seeing any targets, instructs Lute more forcefully this time, For your protection, move into the hallway! He also motions for Fenra to back up. Kenan delays until Fenra complies, and then steps back into the doorway (5' step) before raising his bow to await for the enemies to reveal themselves. (SA to ready to flurry attack with bow)

After Fenra acts...

Round 3 Init 8

Unaware that the ambushers have vanished, Rennyn continues his cautious advancement up the stairs, still keeping close to the outer wall as he goes. (MA 30' and Total Defense)

Status and Effects:
AC 24 HP 32

Round 3 Init 8

They have disappeared! Draeven calls out when the smoke clears. Undaunted, he continues up the stairs... (Unless something prevents him, Draeven intends to reach the unconscious Ninjas, which he should be able to do with x2 MA. If something prevents him from taking his second MA, he likely attacks whatever stands in his way.)

If needed: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25
damage: 2d6 + 13 ⇒ (4, 6) + 13 = 23

Status and Effects:
AC: 19 HP: 45 -4 (strain) = 41
rage used 2 of 17

Fenra smiles wanly at the little woman and moves into the hallway.

fort save swift: 1d20 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 1 = 5

fort save my turn: 1d20 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 + 1 = 17

As she moves she slumps a little more as she feels the poison continue to course through her.

so reading the the spell it looks like I can use once every turn and reduces the save to only one save instead of two in a row.

Ongoing Objectives: Safeguard Ameiko and the Amatatsu Seal | Get to Minkai
Immediate Objectives: Find and hire a guide | Raid Ravenscraeg

Land of the Linnorm Kings | Varisia | Kalsgard | Ravenscraeg| Stairwell | Stairwell 2.0

Ravenscraeg

Combat! Round 4
Init: | Att 6: 21 | Att 1: 20 (Unconscious) | Att 3: 20 (Unconscious) | Att H: 20 (33 strain) | Att 4: 18 | Jeryn: 18 | Kenan: 18 | Jorgan: 11 | Att 2: 9 (Unconscious) | Fenra: 9 (Fort Savex2 please)| Rennyn: 8 | Draeven: 8 | Att 5: 6 (12 Strain) | Spivey: 5

Seeing the corridor as a much better option, Lute makes for the safety offered in numbers. There Lute sees a very pale Fenra whom, to his horror, turns another shade of white as the poison coursing through her viens tightens its grip (-4 more points of Con - as your saves failed the Blessing is still active, roll a natural 20 please). Spivey's mouth drops and the Lyrakien flips, her tiny wings fluttering like mad. Whoa! Sweet Desna! This is bad. Pull it together Fenra. The blond clutches her holy symbol, Lady Luck! Smile on my friend, help her resist the toxin in her veins! Sweet Desna, Lady Luck give me your aid that I may restore her strength... Spivey continues chatting in this way drawing upon the divine and focusing the gathering energy (Begins casting Lesser restoration. Casting time 3 rounds...).
Making his way up the stairs, Rennyn hears the cracking of wood and notices part of the banister snap followed by the thump of a body landing 10 feet below onto the laboratory floor. A light plume of dust outlines the impact but reveals little else. At the top of the first flight, the elf finds the decapitated body of an Ulfen warrior.
Ignoring the gore and blood Draeven bounds up the next flight. The feet of a prone ninja are within sight, just another 5 feet to go and all he has to do is execute.

Fenra: 2 strain (7 points Con HP now 23, 1 save remains) | Jeryn: 9 points strain, Mage Armor active AC19, Force bolts 6/7, Aggressive Thunder Cloud, Magic Missile | Spivey: Casts CLW 9 points to Jeryn, Liberty's Blessing on Fenra | H: 9 points strain | Draeven: 2 points strain

Round 4 Init 18

Jeryn holds his position in the hallway R,45 and continues to be ready to cast burning hands.

Round 4 Init 9

Kenan, having stepped back S,50 after Lute and Fenra moved out into the hallway, blocks the doorway, bow in hand, ready to loose at any enemies that should appear.

Round 4 Init 8

I think they have turned invisible and dropped down to the floor! Rennyn calls out as he reverses course. (MA 30' back and Total Defense)

Status and Effects:
AC 24 HP 32

Round 4 Init 8

Having reached the ambushers rendered helpless by Fenra's magic, Draeven mercilessly slaughters the closest one by driving his great sword through his chest...

coup de grace damage: 4d6 + 26 ⇒ (4, 3, 6, 2) + 26 = 41

Status and Effects:
AC: 19 HP: 45 -4 (strain) = 41
rage used 2 of 17

fort save swift: 1d20 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (15) - 2 + 1 = 14

fort save: 1d20 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (20) - 2 + 1 = 19

Fenra, stumbling further into the hallway, feels herself further drained before the poison finally clears her body.

Move action to between Jeryn and Lute. Actually did roll a natural 20 on the second, but not sure it will even count as penaly will be even worse after the first roll and still wasn't enough to save without that factored in.

Ongoing Objectives: Safeguard Ameiko and the Amatatsu Seal | Get to Minkai
Immediate Objectives: Find and hire a guide | Raid Ravenscraeg

Land of the Linnorm Kings | Varisia | Kalsgard | Ravenscraeg| Stairwell | Stairwell 2.0

Ravenscraeg

Combat! Round 5
Init: | Att 6: 21 | Att 1: 20 (Unconscious) | Att 3: 20 | Att H: 20 (33 strain) | Att 4: 18 | Jeryn: 18 | Kenan: 18 | Jorgan: 11 | Att 2: 9 (Unconscious) | Fenra: 9 (Fort Savex2 please)| Rennyn: 8 | Draeven: 8 | Att 5: 6 (12 Strain) | Spivey: 5

Within the safety of the corridor, Spivey chants her spell. The tiny woman's words continue and with Desna's lingering blessing Fenra summons up the fortitude to halt the poison's assault (suffer 2 points of Con for the failed save).
Rennyn turns to backtrack but sees one of the ninja's before him on the steps. Having jumped down from the flight above, the obscuring magic dissolves and he is revealed, short swords in hand. The hooded figure strikes, his blade flashing in the torchlight but the attack falls short of the mark.
Ten feet above on the next flight of stairs Draeven's blade ends the first of three unconscious ninja. But no sooner does his blade fall than a spray of crimson brushes the wall in front of the big man. For a heartbeat Draeven is caught off guard, however the two arrows lancing his back dispels the confusion. Behind him, on the very steps he'd just past is a ninja wielding the very bow that had just struck him (FA+sneak 20 points strain).

Fenra: 2 strain (9 points Con dmg) | Jeryn: 9 points strain, Mage Armor active AC19, Force bolts 6/7, Aggressive Thunder Cloud, Magic Missile | Spivey: Casts CLW 9 points to Jeryn, Liberty's Blessing on Fenra | H: 33 points strain | Draeven: 20 points strain

Round 5 Init 18

Jeryn holds his position in the hallway R,45 and continues to be ready to cast burning hands.

Round 5 Init 9

Kenan sees the ninja appear on the stairway adjacent to Rennyn and lets two arrows fly...

flurry +pointblank: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20
damage +pointblank: 1d8 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 1 = 7

flurry +pointblank: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18
damage +pointblank: 1d8 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 1 = 5

Round 5 Init 8

Rennyn had sensed the incoming attack and reacted instinctually to block the incoming blade. Coming out of his defensive stance, his katana flashed out immediately in a counter strike...
attack +powerattack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11
...but the ninja ducked the blow.

Status and Effects:
AC 20 HP 32

Round 5 Init 8

As the two arrows strike him in the back, Draeven spins and rushes back towards the wielder of the bow. (MA to R,21) As he closes the distance, he lets his anger loose (Rage) before taking a mighty hack at the woman...
SA attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (20) + 9 = 29
confirm?: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14
damage: 2d6 + 16 ⇒ (6, 1) + 16 = 23
...slashing her across the torso, her own blood splashing upon the stone wall and wooden catwalk.

Status and Effects:
AC: 17 (rage) HP: 45 + 13 (rage) -20 (strain) = 37
raging round 1 (used 3 of 17)

Fenra pulls out a scroll tries to recover some of her energy.

scroll of lesser restoration: 1d4 ⇒ 3

her complexion noticeably brightens but she is still no where near full strength.

This was the SA from last round as she hadn't done one.

Round 5

Fenra gulps back a potion of the same.

potion of lesser restoration: 1d4 ⇒ 3

and begins to breathe a little easier. She makes sure her morning star is in hand in case an enemy gets through.

The casting time for Lessor Restoration is 3 rounds. A potion somehow waves this time but the scroll and prepared versions are not exempt.

Ongoing Objectives: Safeguard Ameiko and the Amatatsu Seal | Get to Minkai
Immediate Objectives: Find and hire a guide | Raid Ravenscraeg

Land of the Linnorm Kings | Varisia | Kalsgard | Ravenscraeg| Stairwell |

Ravenscraeg

Combat! Round 5
Init: | Att 6: 21 | Att 1: 20 (Unconscious) | Att 3: 20 | Att H: 20 (56 strain) | Att 4: 18 (12 Strain) | Jeryn: 18 | Kenan: 18 | Jorgan: 11 | Att 2: 9 (Unconscious) | Fenra: 9 (Casting LR)| Rennyn: 8 | Draeven: 8 | Att 5: 6 (12 Strain) | Spivey: 5 (Casting LR)

Kenan scans the chamber, sees the ninja engage with Rennyn and looses a quick double shot. The monk sees at least one of his arrows strike true but looses track of the second - did it hit? (Firing into melee). The paladin's form moves too quick for the monk to tell. Then the dwarf quickly picks up another figure, as though appearing suddenly from behind the table Kenan sees the ninja lowering a blowgun. But what about the dart? That tumbles to the ground after having punctured his robes. Kenan can now feel its sting, just a tiny little prick yet already he knows he's in trouble as his body tires. (1 point Con dmg, 2 strain save already rolled)
Behind him, Kenan can hear Spivey continue her chant, the sound of a stopper removed from a vial and Fenra's sigh after she embues the solution. Paper uncoils and the oracle begins to read. (Making up for lost time? I've switched your actions around to allow for casting time.)
And now a second ninja appears, this time right in front of Kenan! The black figure brandishes a sharp blade towards the monk who, despite his condition, handily avoids the threat.
Upstairs, Draeven can feel that reassuring slight tug of his blade as it slices. The ninja grimaces and despite the mask Draeven is almost sure the reaction is feminine. She steps back and in a flash looses two more arrows at him. The first slips past his guard where it bites through his tunic while the second brushes past his sword spiraling across the chamber void. (5ft step+ FA, 12 strain)
A lucky duck? Fated parry? Rennyn's sword play rarely comes up short and this time luck is with the other side. The ninja replies with his own cut to trim the paladin's pride. (SA, 3 points strain+5ft step)

Fenra: 2 strain (6 points Con dmg) casting lessor restoration | Jeryn: 9 points strain, Mage Armor active AC19, Force bolts 6/7, Aggressive Thunder Cloud, Magic Missile | Spivey: Casts CLW 9 points to Jeryn, Liberty's Blessing on Fenra, casting Lessor Restoration | Draeven: 30 points strain | Kenan: 2 points strain (1 Con Dmg, 1 Save left)

Kenan feels the effect of the poisoned dart and calmly relays the information to the others. I am poisoned. (Kenan has +2 to saves vs poison (Dwarf: Hardy)

Round 6 Init 18

Hearing Kenan, Jeryn moves to back up the dwarf (MA to S,49) and continues to be ready to cast burning hands should he get a clear shot.

Round 6 Init 9

In response to the ninja's appearance right in front of him, Kenan's hand becomes a blur as he draws and fires three arrows in quick succession, point blank, into the black clad assassin... 1 Ki point (Ki Flurry). No AoO (Point Blank Master)

flurry#1 +point blank -deadly aim: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26
damage +point blank +deadly aim: 1d8 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 5 + 2 = 15

flurry#2 +point blank -deadly aim: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16
damage +point blank +deadly aim: 1d8 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 2 = 12

flurry#3 +point blank -deadly aim: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24
damage +point blank +deadly aim: 1d8 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 2 = 10

...each arrow finds their mark causing the eyes of the masked tengu to go wide with shock..

Round 6 Init 8

Rennyn's focus does not waver due to the minor wound he suffers, instead he steps forward (5' step to O,56) and feints one way, then slices up at an unexpected angle...
attack -power attack +higher ground: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 7 + 1 = 21
damage +power attack: 1d8 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 16
...and catches his adversary just under the arm of his outstretched sword hand, opening a bleeding wound.

Status and Effects:
AC 20 HP 32 -3 (strain) = 29

Round 6 Init 8

Higher up on the stairs, Draeven keeps close to the archer (5' step to R,22) and wheels his big blade high before bringing it down with tremendous force...
SA attack +rage -power attack +higher ground: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 10 + 1 = 27
damage +rage +power attack +ax to grind: 2d6 + 17 ⇒ (2, 5) + 17 = 24
...she tries to spin out of the way but the blade is faster, catching her in the shoulder and sinking deeply. Her arm immediately falls limply to her side. She looks down at the now useless arm and then back up at the hulking form towering over her...

Status and Effects:
AC: 17 (rage) HP: 45 + 12 (rage) -30 (strain) = 27
raging round 2 (used 4 of 17)

I have remade Jeryn on my own account. Perhaps I will do the same for Kenan.

Current spells and Spell Book updated and added.

Yeah. I did.

Ongoing Objectives: Safeguard Ameiko and the Amatatsu Seal | Get to Minkai
Immediate Objectives: Find and hire a guide | Raid Ravenscraeg

Land of the Linnorm Kings | Varisia | Kalsgard | Ravenscraeg| Stairwell |

Ravenscraeg

Combat! Round 7
Init: | Att 6: 21 | Att 1: 20 | Att 3: 20 | Att H: 20 | Att 4: 18 (28 Strain) | Jeryn: 18 | Kenan: 18 (Please roll Fort Save) | Jorgan: 11 | Att 2: 9 | Fenra: 9 (Casting LR)| Rennyn: 8 | Draeven: 8 | Att 5: 6 (12 Strain) | Spivey: 5 (Casting LR, releases next round)

Kenan's blast of arrows peppers the ninja blocking the doorway, dropping him before he knew what hit him. The ninja who'd shot him however makes his way around the lab ditching the blowgun and drawing one of those exotic short swords. With revenge gleaming in his eyes, the ninja thrusts out at Kenan finding an opening past the monk's robes (#5MA R51+SA, 5 points). Spivey's eyes go wide as the danger to her and her friends inches closer. Determined not to loose the spell, she continues her chanting.
High above the laboratory, Draeven's sword severs the arm of the ninja confronting him. The big man can see the woman's eyes widen as she realizes her end has come. As her body slumps to the ground, he hears the stirring of the two remaining victims of Fenra's spell. One of the ninja's stands up and tries to advance down the stairs, but does not get far before he needs to stop and steady himself. (Brought back a bit early, stunned for a bit longer.)
Rennyn's opponent, looking pale from blood loss and worse for wear, steps back but not before he replies to the paladin's powerful stroke with a thrust of his own. The attempt narrowly finds a gap in the elf's lamellar. (SA+5ft to Q56, 6 points)

Fenra: 2 strain (6 points Con dmg) casting lessor restoration | Jeryn: 9 points strain, Mage Armor active AC19, Force bolts 6/7, Aggressive Thunder Cloud, Magic Missile | Spivey: Casts CLW 9 points to Jeryn, Liberty's Blessing on Fenra, casting Lessor Restoration | Draeven: 30 points strain | Kenan: 7 points strain (1 Con Dmg, 1 Save left) | Rennyn: 9 points strain

Round 7 Init 18

Jeryn continues to hold ready to use his burning hands spell should the need or opportunity arise. (readied action, step and cast if Kenan goes down)

Status and Effects
AC: 15 HP: 26 -9 (strain) = 17
mage armor

Round 7 Init 9

fort save vs poison: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 2 = 10

Kenan's eyes roll back into his head and he slumps to the floor, bow clattering to the ground, as the poison takes him.

unconscious for: 1d3 ⇒ 2 hours

Status and Effects:
AC: 11 HP: 31 -7 (strain) = 24
1 CON damage
unconscious (2 hours)

Round 7 Init 9 READIED ACTION

As Kenan crumples to the floor, Jeryn springs forward to stand protectively over his fallen comrade (5' step to S,50) a gout of flame erupting from his outstretched fingers...
SA cast burning hands defensively vs DC 17: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (9) + 13 = 22
damage: 5d4 + 2 ⇒ (4, 3, 3, 3, 4) + 2 = 19 (reflex DC 16 for half damage)

The spell says "Flammable materials burn if the flames touch them. A character can extinguish burning items as a full-round action." Your call.

Over his shoulder the wizard pleads in celestial, Fenra? Spivey? A little help?

Status and Effects
AC: 15 HP: 26 -9 (strain) = 17
mage armor

Round 7 Init 8

Rennyn continues down the stairs (5' step to P,56) after the backpedaling Tengu, his katana licking out with blinding speed...
SA attack -power attack +higher ground: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 7 + 1 = 26
confirm?: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 7 + 1 = 28
damage +power attack: 2d8 + 24 ⇒ (6, 8) + 24 = 38
...and for a moment it seems as though he has missed, but then, the ninja's head topples from his body and bounces down the stairs. The body follows, crashing to the bottom of the stairs in a heap.

Seeing Kenan down and Jeryn in trouble, Rennyn shouts at the remaining ninja, *in Tien Here! I am your death! Test your blade against a worthy foe! while raising his katana in challenge.

Status and Effects:
AC 20 HP 32 -9 (strain) = 23

Round 7 Init 8

Fresh blood sprayed upon his face, Draeven reverses direction again, climbing back up the stairs to the still floundering figures (MA to R,17) reverses his grip and stabs down at the next prone ninja...
SA attack w/rage -power attack +reckless abandon: 1d20 + 11 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 11 - 2 + 2 = 21
damage w/rage +power attack +ax to grind: 2d6 + 17 ⇒ (4, 1) + 17 = 22
...driving his sword through the midsection and partially into the wooden floor beneath. Blood drips heavily from the blade protruding from the underside of the gangplank.

Status and Effects:
AC: 15 (rage & reckless abandon) HP: 45 + 12 (rage) -30 (strain) = 27
raging round 3 (used 5 of 17)

Thanks, I didn't know the scroll would take three rounds, that is the the order I would do them then. The colourspray affected will also be blinded for 1d4 rounds after regaining consciousness. then stunned for 1 round, but as this is round 7 they are probably done with all that anyway.

Fenra continues eyes widen as she sees Kenan fall, but she continues her casting.

Dropping 12,720gp in poison? A clear sign your GM sincerely cares for your well-being :))

Ongoing Objectives: Safeguard Ameiko and the Amatatsu Seal | Get to Minkai
Immediate Objectives: Find and hire a guide | Raid Ravenscraeg

Land of the Linnorm Kings | Varisia | Kalsgard | Ravenscraeg| Stairwell |

Ravenscraeg

Combat! Round 9
Init: | Att 6: 21 | Att 1: 20 | Att 3: 20 | Att H: 20 | Att 4: 18 | Kenan: Kenan: 18 (Unconscious) | Jeryn: 17 | Jorgan: 11 | Att 2: 9 (22 Strain) | Fenra: 9 (Casting LR)| Rennyn: 8 | Draeven: 8 | Att 5: 6 (22 Strain) | Spivey: 5 (Casts LR)

The severed head of the ninja bounces down the steps as Jeryn's spell illuminates the laboratory in bright flame. For a few seconds, the ninja seems to be engulfed in flame and the smell of burnt hair fills the air. When the spell dissipates however, the assailant remains. Smoldering but not broiled as the wizard had hoped, the ninja opens its beak like maw in hatred then slashes at Jeryn's neck. Were it not for the invisible barrier of force the wizard had cast upon himself earlier, surely the blade would have struck and he would be curled up on the ground next to his friend. (Due to all the blood, the last 5 ft of stairs in front of Rennyn should be treated as difficult terrain :))
Behind the wizard Spivey finishes her spell and with a touch, sends Desna's radiance spreading across Fenra's body restoring some of her strength, (Lessor Restoration heals Fenra: 4 points, Fenra you finish your spell as well for an additional 3 as per your previous roll...or will you take a chance and take a re-roll??)
Up the stairs, Draeven pushes past the drooling ninja in favor of a prone victim (What does RAW say about freeing stuck weapons from wooden floors?). To the barbarian's dismay, the forceful strike does not finish the ninja. Turning its head, the tengu stares at the big guy before making a delayed exclamation of pain.

Fenra: 2 strain (0 Con dmg) lessor restoration finishes | Jeryn: 9 points strain, Mage Armor active AC19, Force bolts 6/7, Aggressive Thunder Cloud, Magic Missile | Spivey: CLW, Liberty's Blessing, Lessor Restoration | Draeven: 30 points strain | Kenan: 7 points strain (1 Con Dmg, Unconscious for 2 hours) | Rennyn: 9 points strain