GM Rednal's Jade Regent (Inactive)

Game Master Rednal

Hisoka regards the old forge with some curiosity and carefully makes his way over to investigate.

perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25
stealth: 1d20 ⇒ 20

wowza, gotta start saving those up.

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It was probably a good thing that Hisoka had been on-guard as he moved through the area - as he stepped forward, a hideous, spider-faced, purpleish creature whirled around from behind one of the corners, clearly intent on clawing out at the samurai - but Hisoka was easily able to avoid a surprise attack.

Init (Enemy): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19
Init (Hisoka): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Init (Shutai): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23

Not so much the first main attack, but Shutai - alerted by the sounds - was able to act before the creature (ten feet ahead of her, right in front of Hisoka) could.

Her head snapping around, Shutai watched as the strange spider faced...thing attacked Hisoka. She muttered a word and send out a command at the creature - do not attack.

Forbid Action, DC 17 Enchatment Spell.

Ah, yes, my post. >.> If it's more than 24 hours, nudge me, would you? I probably forgot I was only waiting on one of you.

Will: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15

It was narrow, but Shutai's spell appeared to have successfully taken effect, making it quite difficult for the creature to attack.

With the monster stunned for a moment, Shutai took the time she needed to switch to her Kitsune form.

Hisoka will unsheath his wakizashi and in one smooth movement, bring it slashing down on his opponent.

Wakizashi: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25
Confirm: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19
Damage: 1d6 + 1d6 + 3 + 3 ⇒ (3) + (1) + 3 + 3 = 10 6 if it didn't confirm.

Hisoka's blade cut deep into the creature, though just as clearly, that wasn't enough to drop it. Snarling, the creature withdrew, moving back from Hisoka's melee range and actually clambering 10 feet up the wall instead of remaining down where it could be hit.

With a grunt Shutai hurled a snowball at the scuttling creature.

Ranged Touch Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
Damage: 3d6 ⇒ (3, 3, 5) = 11

Hisoka barks out a spell with a bit of obvious frustration when he sees his enemy out of reach, bolstering his defenses.

Casting Shield of Faith. +2 Deflect ac.

The creature ducked away from Shutai's snowball and responded with a glob of webbing that shot through the air in an attempt to entangle the kitsune.

Ranged Touch (Shutai): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16

It was a relatively narrow hit, but it was still a hit, and the webbing spread out a bit as it landed on her. The creature looked a bit satisfied at that one, and was already turning to Hisoka.

DC 15 for escaping the webbing, per the usual rules on that monster power.

Escape Artist: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Sturggling vainly, Shutai swore a vile curse in Tian.

Hisoka, feeling slightly useless and desperate, dashes over to Shutai and slashes carefully at the web in an attempt to free her. A low growl of frustration accompanies the strike.

Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

With a solid blow, Hisoka was able to cut through enough of the webbing to let Shutai wiggle free, and the creature promptly retaliated by spitting some webbing at him instead, clearly trying to tie you two down enough to leave you vulnerable.

Ranged Touch (Hisoka): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15

Unfortunately for it, the webbing landed just shy of Hisoka's feet and splattered harmlessly against the floor.

Shutai nodded her thanks to Hisoka. With few other objects, she hurled a second Snowball at the monster above them, moving away from Hisoka to avoid them both being caught in a web.

Ranged Touch Attack[/dice: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11
Damage: 3d6 ⇒ (4, 2, 6) = 12

DC 15 Fortitude Save to avoid being Stunned.

Hisoka holds himself in a strong defensive stance, his blade held before his chest in a cross guard. Hoping as he did that the creature would soon abandon the wall.

total defense, +4 dodge ac

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The creature smoothly dodged the snowbally - apparently it hadn't quite been accurate enough to hit the moderately agile creature - and a third glob of webbing came out at Shutai given her apparent nature as a bigger threat.

Ranged Touch (Shutai): 1d20 + 6 - 1 ⇒ (8) + 6 - 1 = 13 Oooh, lucky! XD This attack's got distance penalties, otherwise it would've been just enough to be annoying. ...Also, it's going to do this for a few more rounds, so feel free to make 3-4 rounds worth of actions, and I'll assume you'll try to get free if you're hit.

Unwilling to use more spells, Shutai hammered the creture with Acid Splash cantrips.

Ranged Touch Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16
Damage: 1d3 ⇒ 2
Ranged Touch Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22
Damage: 1d3 ⇒ 2
Ranged Touch Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22
Damage: 1d3 ⇒ 3
Ranged Touch Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14
Damage: 1d3 ⇒ 3

Hisoka maintains his pose, keeping himself ready to strike should the beast abandon the wall and attack.

All of Shutai's acid splashes managed to hit - and more webbing splattered across the area. Finally, the creature let out an angry cry, then shot up the wall and out of a hole there, running off. It didn't look like it had any intention of returning after the beating you'd given it, which made this place safe for now - and in the corner, wrapped in quite a lot of webbing, you found a few items of interest, including an Azurite (8 gp), a Bloodstone (65 gp), a Freshwater Pearl (12 gp), a Scroll of True Strike, and a Wand of Protection from Chaos with 22 charges left.

"Interesting," Shutai murmured, holding up the Wand and the Scroll. She passed the scroll over to Hisoka. "It might be useful when you absolutely must strike true."

Hisoka eyed the scroll momentarily. "Should you not keep it? Your spells exhaust more quickly than my blade."

Pending Shutai's response, he would take whatever Shutai left, if anything and shove it in his pack as well.

Once you're ready to head elsewhere, just let me know. ^^

Shutai considered. "When it comes to harming people physically, you will do far more damage with a single blow than I can, and that's all the spell grants. It makes more sense for you to keep it."

Heading out of the stables, Shutai headed for the next door running clockwise through the castle.

Shrugging, Hisoka will follow.

A large number of ruined bunks have been heaped into a nest-shaped mound in the center of this room, although the chamber doesn't seem to be occupied at the moment.

The good news? Your experiences on the path here and exploring throughout the village were quite insightful, and having started your excursion, you're now Level 3 and may level up immediately. As always, please post summaries in the discussion thread for review.

Those are the most experience-granting old beds ever! WHOO!

Shutai glanced around, and then took a peek through the ruins. If the room was used as a lair by something dangerous, some warning would be useful.

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

There was no indication at all that the room was currently home to anything hostile - although it probably wasn't a good idea to spend the night here if you could avoid it.

Shuddering at the idea of spending a night in the place, Shutai headed for the next room, continuing the clockwise pattern.

A large table lies in shambles in the middle of this room, while crumbled suits of armor bearing decorations of dragons twisting around castle towers lie in heaps along the walls. A flight of stairs winds up along a curved wall to the north. The air in this room feels stuffy and carries an eye-watering reptilian stink. Inside, you can see a pair of foul, lizard-like creatures-

Do they notice you?: 1d20 - 5 ⇒ (20) - 5 = 15

-and they look up from what appears to be the body of a giant tick as the door opens. Even as they do so, the sheer smell wafts over you.

Fort DC 13 (Hisoka): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15
Fort DC 13 (Shutai): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9 You are Sickened for 10 rounds.

Init (Reptiles): 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (16) - 1 = 15
Init (Hisoka): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17
Init (Shutai): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16

Still upset about how the previous encounter had gone, Hisoka visibly perked up at the sight of these reptiles, though he could've done without the smell.

Assuming the way is clear to charge, he will. Otherwise normal movement will suffice.

Hisoka glides forward on his feet, drawing his wakizashi and slashing at his first target.

Wakizashi: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9 +2 if charging
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

With a growl Shutai moved forwards, fingers flexing as she prepared to use her claws shortly. It had been some time since her last meal...

Bite: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20
Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Shutai, when you're Sickened, you're Sickened.

Hisoka's wakizashi bounced off of the creature's tough hide - though Shutai managed to bite into her foe despite being sickened by its foul stench. The churning of her stomach meant the bite wasn't as deep as it could have been, though.

Snarling, the creatures promptly turned to rip into the two of you.

Bite (Hisoka): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
Claw (Hisoka): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Claw (Hisoka): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Bite (Shutai): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
Claw (Shutai): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11
Claw (Shutai): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19 for Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

I knew I forgot something. Sorry. Let me add that to my stat bar.

The stench of the place and the monsters making even her stomach roll, Shutai attempted to remove the problem. She added claws to her form and attacked.

Bite: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24
Damage: 1d4 - 1 ⇒ (3) - 1 = 2
Crit Confirm: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Damage: 1d4 - 1 ⇒ (3) - 1 = 2

Claw 1: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Damage: 1d4 - 1 ⇒ (1) - 1 = 0

Claw 2: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23
Damage: 1d4 - 1 ⇒ (3) - 1 = 2

Hisoka slashes again at the same target, determined to land a blow.

Wakizashi: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

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This board has a suspiciously high rate of Crits whose confirm rolls are 1's. o_O I swear, that's easily the most common combination...

Shutai ripped out at her particular target, biting into its tough hide (which tasted absolutely awful, by the way) and scratching in with one of her claws. Hisoka's blow was a little more solid - revealing the power of forged weaponry, perhaps - and while it wasn't enough to drop the creature in one blow, another blow like that would definitely bring it down. The creatures weren't out of this yet, though, and continued their own assault.

Bite (Hisoka): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13
Claw (Hisoka): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22 for Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
Claw (Hisoka): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11
Bite (Shutai): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
Claw (Shutai): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Claw (Shutai): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15
Crit Confirm (Hisoka): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Snarling, her stomach rolling, Shutai replied in kind.

Bite: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
Damage: 1d4 - 1 ⇒ (1) - 1 = 0

Claw 1: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22
Damage: 1d4 - 1 ⇒ (2) - 1 = 1

Claw 2: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
Damage: 1d4 - 1 ⇒ (3) - 1 = 2

Encouraged by the sound strike the moment before, Hisoka slashes again at the same target.

Wakizashi: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

With another solid blow, Hisoka managed to thrust his weapon deep into his foe's chest - and Shutai managed to deal another shallow scratch to her own foe, who responded in kind... seeming pretty angry at what had just happened to its companion.

Bite (Shutai): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10
Claw (Shutai): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16
Claw (Shutai): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18 for Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Grimacing, Shutai continued her assault.

Bite: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20
Damage: 1d4 - 1 ⇒ (3) - 1 = 2

Claw 1: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
Damage: 1d4 - 1 ⇒ (3) - 1 = 2

Claw 2: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21
Damage: 1d4 - 1 ⇒ (4) - 1 = 3

After the attack her claws shrank back to normal nails.

Hisoka, after finishing up with his opponent, shifts his attention to the one Shutai had engaged and strikes in tandem.

Wakizashi: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Working together, you were finally able to put the creature down - and that left the room clear of foes. Moments later, however, you heard a scratching sound coming from the southwestern door, as if something moderately large wanted through it but couldn't actually open it on its own.

By the way, both of you - the special abilities in your aliases should be in alphabetical order. This makes them MUCH easier for me to search. ^^

My stuff has been adjusted.

Curious, but wary, Hisoka tosses a look to Shutai before approaching the door with his weapon drawn and opens it slowly.

Shutai looked over, equally confused, but followed, holding back a little to try and flank whatever was inside so they could fight if needed.

What tumbled out of the room was a noble (but rather hungry-looking) wolf, which padded up to Hisoka and immediately began thrusting its nose into the samurai's bags. There was no sense of hostility from the creature - a bit rare for larger canines, but it did happen.

I do believe you've found an Animal Companion... ^^

Hisoka, who had frozen at the beasts chum-like approach, relaxed and turned to the creature as he pulled out a ration. He set out the meaty bits, and shared a bite or two with his new pal before continuing on. Curious to see if the wolf would follow them, though he suspected it would. There was a connection somewhere, and he'd felt it.

He regarded Shutai for a moment with awed surprise and a bit of cheer. "Seems we may have a new companion."

Staring at the large animal, Shutai replied, "Well, yes, I suppose?" After a moment she shrugged, found a container of some kind, and summoned the wolf some water.

The wolf's tail began wagging hard as it swallowed the meat, then began thirstily drinking from the water Shutai conjured. It spun around a few times a moment later, then reached up and licked Shutai before darting over and rubbing Hisoka's leg with its head.

And you can take control of your companion now. XD

Shrugging, Shutai waited until the wolf seemed happy before heading to the next area. The wolf would be a help, hopefully.

Which direction is the next area? There's more than one door. XD Plus the stairs.

We've check the south western door, so the most southern.