Takamatsu Kaijitsu |
Didn't want to assume :)
As the lead man springs forward Taka reacts and cuts him off.
Intercept Charge: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16 Ah well, maybe it hits since he charged
Damage if hit: 1d8 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13
Aleksson |
:)
Shutai |
Awoo?
GM Rednal |
Taka darted forward, slamming hard into the first thug to come at him - and though the man was badly winded by the blow, it didn't drop him. Three others converged on Taka, while two more darted in at Shutai and Aleksson, all moving into flanking positions.
Melee (Aleksson): 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 4 + 2 = 12
Melee (Aleksson): 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 2 = 14
Melee (Shutai): 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 4 + 2 = 17
Melee (Shutai): 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 2 = 11
Melee (Taka): 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 2 = 14
Melee (Taka): 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 4 + 2 = 19
Melee (Taka): 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 4 + 2 = 22
Melee (Taka): 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 4 + 2 = 15
Unfortunately for them, all of their attacks managed to miss. At least part of that was probably bad luck, but... ouch. Terrible for morale, that.
Takamatsu Kaijitsu |
"You could have enjoyed your blood money and just said we could not be found, but you have chosen poorly this day. We are beyond any of your capability."
Time to use a Christmas present :)
Taka takes a deep breath in and lets out a mighty mighty battle cry. The roar echos out in a wave crashing into the thugs.
So since we are a full Sutra caster for these I assume we get to use our primary caster stat as well for me being Cha so I can effect all 4 of them with the blast centered on me? Right?
Sonic Damage: 2d6 ⇒ (5, 5) = 10 DC: 16 Fort save or be knocked back 20' and prone.
Aleksson |
Niiiice!
Round 2
Animus Gained: 4
Maneuver Gained: 1d4 ⇒ 2 | elemental strike
I assume the terrain around the path has trees? Like, we got away to the wilderness. Didn't find if it was explicitly stated. >.>
Aleksson freed his starknife and from its tips drew a path of flame towards the man behind him, all while stepping to put his back to a tree.
Elemental Strike
. . -2 animus for +2 DC
. . +1 returning starknife: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25
. . Piercing Damage (+ reaching blade): 1d4 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 5 + (5) = 13
. . DC 16 Reflex or catch fire for 1d4 ⇒ 3 rounds.
5-ft. step: in the direction of a tree
Standard: Initiate elemental strike.
Maneuver Gained: 1d3 ⇒ 3 | temporal burn
Shutai |
Shutai attempted to savage one of the attackers.
Bite: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16
Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
Claw 1: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
Claw 2: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14
Damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
GM Rednal |
Yes, you can use your main caster stat. ^^
Fort Save: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14
Fort Save: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
Fort Save: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
Fort Save: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10
Reflex Save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
Taka's blast was moderately effective, as was Aleksson's stab. Shutai was a little less accurate - only her bite hit, and that didn't do much damage. Still, two of the figures were down... and they hesitated a moment before withdrawing into the alleyways, leaving the fallen where they were.
Shutai |
Shutai spat discretely, the taste of blood making her mouth tingle. "Bring them with us, to see if they can answer any questions? Or shall we rush back?"
Takamatsu Kaijitsu |
"Leave them. I suspect more of the same as far as answers go. Hurry my sister could be in trouble."
Taka takes point rushing back to the caravan.
Aleksson |
Aleksson kept up with the brisk pace of his allies.
GM Rednal |
With little time to spare, Taka and Aleksson moved briskly forward - a few seconds before three flaming shuriken hurtled out of an alleyway and towards Shutai, who was further back.
Ranged Attack vs FF (Shutai): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24 for Damage: 1d2 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3 plus Fire Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6 plus Sneak Attack: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 2) = 6
Ranged Attack vs FF (Shutai): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27 for Damage: 1d2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4 plus Fire Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1
Ranged Attack vs FF (Shutai): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18 for Damage: 1d2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4 plus Fire Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1
.....It seemed the attack wasn't over yet. Or rather, perhaps the thugs had done exactly what was desired of them.
Shutai |
Shutai gasped as the arrows hammered home, inflicting horrible harm. In a desperate bid to save her own life during another such assault she healed herself.
Cure Moderate Wounds: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (2, 3) + 4 = 9
Takamatsu Kaijitsu |
I assume we have no path to charge so.
Taka hear Shutai cry out. He turns to see the shuriken cut and burn her. He turns and moves quickly back to deal with the bandit.
Will double move back and base the once hidden bad guy.
Aleksson |
Startled as his blood ignited again so soon after it quelled, Aleksson stepped between Shutai and the alleyway from which the attack originated.
Can I see the attacker from here? What's my distance to them?
Takamatsu Kaijitsu |
They have to be within 30' if it got sneak attack. So yeah Taka double moves to one, Aleksson moves and gets a range attack. Taka would move after Alekkson so he doesn't block his line of sight. Shutai healed up so just need Alekkson's action.
Shutai |
Shutai follows Taka, on the theory that she'd rather not be shot again.
Aleksson |
Round 1 (again)
Animus Gained: 4
Maneuver Gained: 1d4 ⇒ 2 | elemental strike
Aleksson threw his starknife into the alley, which streaked flame as it arced forth.
Elemental Strike
. . -2 animus for +2 DC
. . +1 returning starknife: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23
. . Piercing Damage: 1d4 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7
. . DC 16 Reflex or catch fire for 1d4 ⇒ 4 rounds.
Maneuver Gained: 1d3 ⇒ 3 | temporal burn
GM Rednal |
Aleksson's starknife arced through the air - and deflected off a glimmer of magic surrounding the woman's body. No common thug, then - and she responded by raising a blowgun to her lips and sending a dart streaking through the air and towards Aleksson.
Ranged Attack: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12
Alas, it only embedded in the wall near him as a stray gust of wind sent it hurtling off-course.
Shutai |
Irritated by the attack, Shutai responded with a bolt of frozen unpleasantness. These attackers were not leaving her in a good mood.
Snowball (Touch): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18
Damage (Cold): 5d6 ⇒ (1, 1, 3, 1, 2) = 8
Takamatsu Kaijitsu |
As the thug took the opportunity to launch the dart Taka thought to make her escape more difficult. He moves to woman back cutting off her easy escape down the ally trying to force her toward the street.
Just moving behind to set myself up for an AoO if she decides to move by.
Sword Attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25
Damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12
Free: Arcane Strike
Move: Move behind thug
Standard: Attack
Aleksson |
Animus Gained: +2 (initiated last turn)
Round 2
Not so much catching his starknife as guiding it, Aleksson spun around as it returned and threw it from an opposite facing while he hardly noticed the errant blowdart. The immediate space around it wrinkled oddly as temporal energy radiated from the weapon.
Temporal Burn
. . +1 returning starknife: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23
. . Piercing Damage: 1d4 + 5 + 3d6 ⇒ (2) + 5 + (5, 6, 2) = 20
Maneuver Gained: 1d2 ⇒ 1 | eldritch shield
GM Rednal |
Shutai's burst of cold was deflected, as was Aleksson's - though Taka managed to dig through her guard with a quick strike. In response, she made a quick gesture, and 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5 illusions formed around her to ward off further attacks. Unfortunately for her, that did seem to stop her from attacking... for the moment.
Takamatsu Kaijitsu |
"It will be that sort of fight then."
Knowing he will have to cut through images and seeing his allies attacks deflected he takes a moment to prepare for the type of fight this is turning into.
Move: Study Target
Standard: Divine Favor
Planning on attacking with my claws to help get rid of images. Just to state I will always hit the person on a roll of a "1" when attacking someone with images :)
Shutai |
With the images protecting there attacker Shutai was loathe to launch a strong attack, especially given how difficult this one was to touch in the first place. Instead, she used a simple Cantrip to try and remove an image.
Jolt: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16
Damage: 1d3 ⇒ 1
Aleksson |
Animus Gained: +2
Round 3
With the cyclic nature of his draconic blood, Aleksson knew he could afford to continue pressing the attack, no matter what tricks this attacker may have up their sleeve. He formed a glyph of fire for his allies, which would help more strikes find their mark.
. . +1 returning starknife (+fire glyph: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 10 + 1 = 27
. . Piercing Damage: 1d4 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
Maneuver Gained: spark strike
Taka, Shutai, and Aleksson gain +1 circumstance bonus to attacks for 4 rounds.
GM Rednal |
Images, 1 is good for you: 1d6 ⇒ 1
Somewhat surprisingly, Aleksson's starknife managed to strike the woman's body through the illusions - although odds were that wasn't going to hold forever. Whirling around, she - and all her images - lashed out at Taka in quick succession.
Flurry (Taka): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10
Flurry (Taka): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21
Flurry (Taka): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13
She was, however, growing visibly frustrated as she failed to hit him.
Shutai |
Shutai tried again to destroy an image.
To Hit: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 6 + 1 = 22
Damage: 1d3 ⇒ 1
Takamatsu Kaijitsu |
As Shutai's attack missed I believe it is within 5 and would have taken out an image.
Taka returned the favor stabbing his sword into the ground (free action drop) he lashed out with his claws.
Attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (19) + 11 = 30
Attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 21
Images 1 is good for me: 1d5 ⇒ 3
quickly Taka takes out 2 more image leaving only 2 images and the thug.
Status Current AC: 25, Divine Favor 9/10
Aleksson |
Animus Gained: +1
Aleksson smiled as the blood was drawn across the images. He threw the starknife for the third time now, shrouding it in a fiery aura.
Spark Strike
. . -1 animus for +1d4 fire damage
. . +1 returning starknife (+fire glyph): 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 10 + 1 = 13
. . Piercing Damage: 1d4 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
. . Fire Damage: 3d4 ⇒ (1, 1, 4) = 6
No maneuvers remaining
Maneuvers Chosen: spark strike, temporal burn
[ooc]Taka, Shutai, and Aleksson gain +1 circumstance bonus to attacks for 3 rounds.
GM Rednal |
Shutai's attack shaved through through an image - and Taka cut through two. The woman was still protected, though, and stepped over to Shutai before lashing out with another quick series of strikes.
Flurry (Shutai): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (20) + 9 = 29 for Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
Flurry (Shutai): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25 for Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
Flurry (Shutai): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
Crit Confirm: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17
Shutai |
Shutai grunted as the attacks struck her. "I am beginning to feel you have something against me," she muttered as she tried to think of what to do. Another set of blows like that could be lethal.
Backing up by five feet, she muttered a spell beneath her breath. Hopefully it would buy some breathing room...
Hidden Presence (DC 19 Will Save to negate)
Takamatsu Kaijitsu |
Round 4
Taka presses the attack stepping to follow he lashes out again.
Claw: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18
Claw: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15
Both claws are wide of the mark, but maybe he still took out an image with one of them.
StatusCurrent AC: 25, Divine Favor 8/10
Aleksson |
Animus Gained: +2
Round 4
Aleksson moved to put himself directly between Shutai and the attacker, then gifted their enemy with another temporally-charged starknife.
Temporal Burn
. . -2 animus for +4 to attack
. . +1 returning starknife (+ fire glyph + animus): 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 10 + 1 + 4 = 19
. . Piercing Damage: 1d4 + 5 + 3d6 ⇒ (4) + 5 + (1, 4, 5) = 19
Maneuver Gained: 1d4 ⇒ 3 | fluctuation movement
Taka, Shutai, and Aleksson gain +1 circumstance bonus to attacks for 4 rounds.
GM Rednal |
Will: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26
Shutai's spell darted over - and broke against the force of the attacker's will. Meanwhile, Taka's claws only stuck on air, while Aleksson managed to strike down another image. Whirling out, she unleashed a rapid series of blows on Aleksson, clearly trying to pummel him into submission.
Flurry (Aleksson): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10
Flurry (Aleksson): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10
Flurry (Aleksson): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
..........With no luck at all.
That's... wow. XD
Shutai |
Oh, sure, now the dice roller decides to be kind...
Wincing as her spell failed, Shutai breathed a sigh of relief that Aleksson was spared her attacks. Whatever had caused the creature to leave her be, Shutai took advantage to heal herself.
Cure Moderate Wounds: 2d8 + 6 ⇒ (6, 1) + 6 = 13
Takamatsu Kaijitsu |
Alright looking back 18 wont get an image as a 23 missed her. So 2 images and the real person remain.
Round 5
With Aleksson providing a flank Taka continues and presses the advantage.
Free: Arcane Strike
Full: Full Attack
Claw 1 Attack: 1d20 + 12 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 12 + 1 = 24
Claw 2 Attack: 1d20 + 12 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 12 + 1 = 16
Damage Attack 1: 1d4 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10 Images: 1d3 ⇒ 3
Taka takes out one of the two remaining images.
Status Current AC: 25, Divine Favor 7/10
Aleksson |
*looks at his full hit points and coughs awkwardly* :-X
Animus Gained: +2
Round 5
Aleksson gathered a fist full of flame as he easily dodge the coming blows, then slashed out with his starknife.
Spark Strike
. . -2 animus for +4 to attack
. . +1 returning starknife (+ fire glyph + animus): 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 10 + 1 + 4 = 35
. . Crit Confirm: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 10 + 1 + 4 = 17 | pfffft
. . Piercing Damage (+ reaching blade): 1d4 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 5 + (4) = 13
. . x3 Crit Damage: 2d4 + 10 ⇒ (2, 2) + 10 = 14 | just in case
. . Fire Damage: 2d4 ⇒ (1, 2) = 3
Maneuver Gained: 1d3 ⇒ 3 | stopwatch
Misspoke on my copy/paste last turn. Taka, Shutai, and Aleksson gain +1 circumstance bonus to attacks until his next turn.
GM Rednal |
Noticing the dropping number of images, the woman gestured again - and promptly vanished into some form of invisibility. The lack of an immediate attack suggested that, at the very least, she wasn't staying where she was... although there was no clarity on whether this was an attempt to disengage or just a setup for another attack.
Takamatsu Kaijitsu |
"Fool, should have ran before I injured you." Taka sniffs at the blood in the air, a moment later he moves following the attacker.
Using Scent: Move action to find the direction, then move that way until within 5' then he pinpoints her.
"Go on run, lead us to the ones we can finally take the fight to. Or keep what little honor you have and die in combat. Shutai, grab my blade please."
The creature can detect opponents within 30 feet by sense of smell. If the opponent is upwind, the range increases to 60 feet; if downwind, it drops to 15 feet. Strong scents, such as smoke or rotting garbage, can be detected at twice the ranges noted above. Overpowering scents, such as skunk musk or troglodyte stench, can be detected at triple normal range.
When a creature detects a scent, the exact location of the source is not revealed—only its presence somewhere within range. The creature can take a move action to note the direction of the scent. When the creature is within 5 feet of the source, it pinpoints the source's location.
A creature with the scent ability can follow tracks by smell, making a Wisdom (or Survival) check to find or follow a track. The typical DC for a fresh trail is 10 (no matter what kind of surface holds the scent). This DC increases or decreases depending on how strong the quarry's odor is, the number of creatures, and the age of the trail. For each hour that the trail is cold, the DC increases by 2. The ability otherwise follows the rules for the Survival skill. Creatures tracking by scent ignore the effects of surface conditions and poor visibility.
Format: scent; Location: Senses.
Aleksson |
Aleksson stayed near Shutai, keeping active watch in case the woman tried to take her down from stealth.
Perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (19) + 12 = 31
Shutai |
Shutai cured herself a little more, on the theory that this attack had a theme.
Cure Light Wounds: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
GM Rednal |
No sudden attacks came at Shutai - or Aleksson, for that matter. For his part, Taka noticed that the woman suddenly started running at top speed, clearly realizing she was being followed... and she was almost certainly looking for somewhere she could break the trail. Whether or not she'd succeed was, of course, a different matter entirely...
Takamatsu Kaijitsu |
Taka stops, knowing he can follow if need be.
"She is on the run, but we must not be distracted. To our caravan first. Do we all agree?"
He awaits the answer from the other two.
Shutai |
Shutai nodded. She'd prefer to not get attacked like that again, which would mean defeating this attacker first, but...the Caravan could be under attack. She followed.
Aleksson |
Frustrated, Aleksson says nothing but simply stowed the starknife and continued in the direction of the caravan.
GM Rednal |
If anything was clear, it was that somebody didn't like what you'd been doing - and were escalating their attempts to stop you. Shalelu met you a little ways outside the area where you'd parked your caravan, and already had an arrow nocked on her bow. "We've had a few too many people poking around. What's going on?" she asked, noting your general appearance.
Shutai |
"We appear to have kicked a crow's nest, and these ones are better than the average scavenger," Shutai explained as she shifted back, slipping the mask on once again. Rolling her neck and shoulders, she explained, "An enemy guild has stolen the sword we need to retrieve, kidnapped the guide we need to travel, and has become aware of us. We need to move the Caravan and secure our people, then we can retrieve both and be on our way. Thankfully, we found a likely place for them to be holed up."