[PFS] Your Blood Under Absalom (Inactive)

Game Master Yours is mined

Rika calls upon the Aspect of the Falcon to aid her search. Pushing and shoving her opponents aside, the Tien tiefling does not trust her sword drawn interlocutors, and draws her sword as well. "Do not try I" she states with a vicious snarl.

Perception (Rika): 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (8) + 15 = 23

Picking up a ruby, she snarls at Pratts and flashes the gem before returning both of her rather large hands to the hilt of her sword.

Pratts cocks his head sideways, unsure of what to do in the presence of so much prey.
Perception (Pratts): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

With ample movement all around, Pratts is unable to separate brusque movements from the shine of rubies.

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17

Try as she might, the sheer density of people obstruct Jillia from finding any of the chase gems.

Traffic is worse here than the Gods' Market on Fireday, Jillia thinks, trying to remain untrampled.

Seeing rubies get tosses into the air Manius lift up a hand trying to catch one before it hits the floor.

Reflex save because I have combat reflexes: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16

...as it slips past his grasp Manius looks around to see if he can find where it landed

Free Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13

I think we have a normal round of action..so I can use my move to look again and then have a standard left over to grab it, or if I still don't spot one..use my standard to look again?

Amid the mass of confusion, the scaled Ulfen bends a knee and looks upon the ground about him.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20

Spotting a ruby, he pockets the jewel before standing back up and scowling at the riffraff scurrying about the tavern.

Getting tosses around by all sort of people milling around Manius looses sight of the rubies, but being stuborn he just keeps trying.
Seeing one ruby, but notices that someone he knows picks it up already Manius decides to do what he does best and moves into a protective stance near his companion.

"We work together to get this one out?"

Mariel gulps at hearing the announcement, and the explicit warning that the tournament might takes lives. "Yikes, Wembley. Things might get pretty serious, indeed."

Then, before she realizes, rubies are flying everywhere. She's about to wish the others good luck, but finds that her speech is garbled into nothing more than whistling and shrieks.

When she realizes that her speech is impeded, Mariel's face changes into a thundercloud for a moment, and she utters a heartfelt curse (in Auran) at the spirit responsible. Then, a ruby lands right in front of her. She snatches it up and stands from her chair, looking around for more rubies and trying to decide whether things could turn nasty. Rika's is ready for violence it seems. That's not really a suprise, I suppose.

--

Perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (19) + 12 = 31

Perception 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20

Mido spots a jewel just next to his stool leg and as he does not have far to reach down he pokets it swiftly. Then figuring that not all in attendance will be peaceful about aquiring their Rubies he dissapears under the table.

Pick up Ruby as standard action. Stealth as part of a move action. 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (19) + 14 = 33

1d20 ⇒ 17 , 1d20 ⇒ 19 , 1d20 ⇒ 13

Rika’s familiarity with the law of the jungle allows her to gather and keep a gem (at least for the moment).

Jillia and Manius have less luck.

Good things come in small packages as a quick-thinking Mido snatches a ruby from the floor, before disappearing under a table.

♢ ♢ ♢ ♢

“Good luck, Mariel!” Wembley calls.

Auran …

Hmph! Wembley thinks. The least she could have done was offer me the same!

The half-elf also collects a ruby – but it’s a double-edged sword for her.

A professional griefer moves in quickly, as if waiting for Mariel to claim her prize. The thief advocates her claim on the Iomedaen’s ruby at the point of two short blades. “I’ll take that, Sweetpea.”

Red short sword on Mariel: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22
piercing damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1

Red short sword on Mariel: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17
piercing damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5

It’s a similar situation for Valjoen – young ‘uns have no respect these days!

Their movement does not provoke.

“Just hand it over Old Timer and you’ll be able to tell your grandkids you met the Legend that is Kafar!”

Blue short sword on Valjoen: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23
piercing damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1 + sneak damage: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 3) = 7

Blue short sword on Valjoen: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7
piercing damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2 + sneak damage: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 5) = 6

Green short sword on Valjoen: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24
piercing damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6 + sneak damage: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 6) = 8

Green short sword on Valjoen: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19
piercing damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6 + sneak damage: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 4) = 6

Round #2:

1. Nefti (green), Kafar (blue), Pro (red)
2. Valjoen, Mido, Pratts + Rika, Jillia, Manius, Mariel are on the clock again!

Mariel: 48 - 1 = 47/48 hp
Valjoen: 61 - 1 - 7 - 6 - 8 = 39/61 hp

PATHFINDERS ARE GO!

Map!

Round #2

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Looking wronged, Mariel tries to serve the griefer to a witty reply. However, all that leaves her throat is another series of chirps and whistles.

Disgruntled by her inability to express herself, she steps back and casts a spell with the intent to disable the thief, Auran chirps and Celestial words mashing together to form the vocal components of the spell. For good measure, she draws her longsword as well. She spots another ruby nearby and points it out to her companions. With a visible effort of will, she speaks in Celestial. "Illic. Illic!"

--

5 foot step back, then casting Hold Person on the woman with the goggles. Will save DC 16 or paralyzed.

Perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (20) + 12 = 32

Valjoen takes a small step to the southwest, and drawing his bastard sword, he slashes at the man in the light blue turbin. "Fool! The decision to attack me was the last you shall make!"

Power Attack with bastard Sword: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 20 for slashing damage of : 2d8 + 13 ⇒ (1, 1) + 13 = 15

Demoralize: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (7) + 20 = 27

Rika casts a spell upon herself.

With the spell complete, she moves with added speed, snarling before speaking in Celestial for Mariel's benefit: "నేను ముక్కలు ఆ అవివేకిని కోసే ఉంటుంది!"

"Pratts！杀了她" she adds, pointing at Mariel's opponent.

Pratts immediately screeches as he goes for the kill on that woman.

Pratts Bite vs Red, Flanking (Outflank): 1d20 + 6 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 4 = 17
Bite damage (Precise Strike): 1d4 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 1 + (5) = 9
Pratts Talon vs Red, Flanking (Outflank): 1d20 + 6 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 6 + 4 = 18
Talon damage (Precise Strike): 1d6 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + 1 + (5) = 7
Pratts Talon vs Red, Flanking (Outflank): 1d20 + 6 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 6 + 4 = 20
Talon damage (Precise Strike): 1d6 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 1 + (3) = 8

Perception (Rika): 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (8) + 15 = 23
Perception (Pratts): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19

"మేరియల్ అక్కడే మరొక!"

Jillia has no eye for rubies, but certainly sees a pair of scumbags doubleteaming one of her friends.

All bets are off.

Jillia quick-steps towards the young punk in the green garb, drawing a shortsword and looking to run right over the top of him.

Overrun Attempt: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16

If sucessful, I would like to end in the space directly left of Valijoen. If that beats it's CMD by 5 (doubtful), he gets knocked prone.

"Why don't you pick on someone my own size?" Jillia goads.

I'm having some trouble on the map with finding who's attacking us, so I'm not entirely sure where/how to move..I'm trying to attack the same target as Valjoen and moving into flank if at all possible

To hit AC: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (18) + 12 = 30 +2 if flanking is possible
Magic slashing damage if hit: 2d4 + 8 ⇒ (4, 4) + 8 = 16
Possible crit: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (20) + 12 = 32 +2 if flanking is possible
Extra crit damage: 2d4 + 8 ⇒ (2, 4) + 8 = 14

"Nobody attacks my companion and gets away with it!"

Manius draws his falchion and sweeps it through the air in a two-handed blow scattering everyone around him as he goes for this intended target.

"You hurt one of us, we hurt you right back!"

Mido will stay under thetable for now...

Will DC 16: 1d20 ⇒ 12

Mariel attempts to paralyze the Professional, but the goggled thug *shrugs* off the effects.

Rika turns Pratts loose on the red rogue, while moving to block the agent from attacking his companion. The dino lands one painful bite on the Agent's shin.

Both Rika and Mariel spot another ruby, but cannot pick them up before other parties seize them! (Will need new Perception checks next round)

"Just let me take a gem and I'll be on my way." Red pleads, stabbing out at Pratts in frustration before 5' stepping away.

Red short sword on Pratts: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21
piercing damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5

Red short sword on Pratts: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19
piercing damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Nefti is stronger than he looks, as Jillia bounces off the youth instead of blowing right through his position. Her feat-at-arms (or legs?) prevents the green rogue from making an opportunistic attack during the failed maneuver.

However, once he recovers his wits, the halfling right in front of him makes an ideal target for the Aspis' blades.

Green short sword on Jillia: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15
piercing damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Green short sword on Jillia: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25 crit threat
piercing damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1

Green confirm crit on Jillia: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
piercing damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1

Nefti then takes a 5' step into the corner of the tap room.

Valjoen retaliates against Kafar’s strike, and with the Hellknight closing in, the Dragon Disciple’s opponent appears quite shaken.

Not fully aware of all that is going on, Manius goes with his gut … er … falchion, entering the pages of Pathfinder Folklore as the agent who lopped the head off the Aspis rogue Kafar. (Blue is dead-dead)

Mido stays where he is for now.

Round #3:

1. Nefti (green), Kafar (blue), Pro (red)
2. Valjoen, Mido, Pratts + Rika, Jillia, Manius, Mariel are on the sundial again!

Mariel: 47/48 hp
Valjoen: 39/61 hp
Jillia: 52 - 1 = 51/52 hp
Pratts: 57 - 5 = 52/57 hp

GOOD GUYS GO!

Battle Map!

If only Kafar stayed that way. Cheating scumbag

Rika moves on in with Pratts to mete out retribution, as Pratts, following instructions drilled in by months of beatings, five foot steps to provide a flank.

Typical: I think I forgot to include a +1 Str bonus for Pratts. Too late for last round, but for this one, here we go.

Pratts Bite vs Red, Flanking (Outflank): 1d20 + 7 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 7 + 4 = 25
Bite damage (Precise Strike): 1d4 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 2 + (3) = 7
Pratts Talon vs Red, Flanking (Outflank): 1d20 + 7 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 7 + 4 = 21
Talon damage (Precise Strike): 1d6 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + 2 + (4) = 7
Pratts Talon vs Red, Flanking (Outflank): 1d20 + 7 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 7 + 4 = 27
Talon damage (Precise Strike): 1d6 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 2 + (4) = 8
+1 Adamantine No-Dashi vs Red, Flanking (Outflank), Power Attack: 1d20 + 10 + 4 - 2 ⇒ (10) + 10 + 4 - 2 = 22
Damage (Precise Strike): 1d10 + 8 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 8 + 6 + (3) = 20

Perception (Rika): 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (1) + 15 = 16
Perception (Pratts): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

Deftly avoiding the rolling head of Kafar, Valjoen lifts his sword above his head in the highguard and charges at the coward wearing the green sash about his waist. With a leap and a barbaric cry, he brings the blade down with every ounce of strength he can muster.

Charging Power Atk with +1 Adamantine Bastard Sword: 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 11 + 2 = 29 for slashing damage of : 2d8 + 13 ⇒ (5, 2) + 13 = 20

Contestants continue grabbing, shoving and scuttling through a mess of boots, chairs and bodies, looking for the scattered gems. In one corner, a tipsy blonde cleric of Cayden holds up two gems, grinning “I got mine! What are the rest of you doing?” before half the room converges on him. “Uh-oh …”

Pratts’ claws and teeth find purchase on the Professional’s abdomen, ripping and tearing her lower gut from her body. An indifferent Rika scalps the thug high on her head. The hunter’s blade shearing through goggles, eyes, bone and brain in a horizontal arc through the back of her head.

Red’s down

A fired-up Valjoen almost takes Nefti’s arm off in his rage. The remaining Aspis thug slumps in the corner but remains in the fight.

Round #3:

1. Nefti (green)
2. Valjoen, Mido, Pratts + Rika, Jillia, Manius, Mariel

Mariel: 47/48 hp
Valjoen: 39/61 hp
Jillia: 51/52 hp
Pratts: 52/57 hp

Mido, Jillia, Manius & Mariel are up!

Battle Map!

Poor fool doesn't know what he's in for.

"Cry off before you die off," Jillia warns the fellow in green, trying to find a spot to hobble him with some precise short-sword work of her own.

Shortsword, Nonlethal: 1d20 + 11 - 4 ⇒ (10) + 11 - 4 = 17
Damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3 + 6 precision

Shortsword, Nonlethal: 1d20 + 6 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 6 - 4 = 20
Damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3 + 6 precision

"Last chance before it's your last dance," she reminds the fellow, nodding in Valojien's direction. "Cool your head if you want to keep it."

Mido appears out of nowhere and punches the last man standing in the gut. But his clumsy strike is easily evaded.

Unarmed strike for non lethal1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11 Damage 1d3 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4 SA 2d6 ⇒ (3, 3) = 6

Struggling to get through the throng of people Manius plows through them non the less using the bulk of his armor to build up some speed as he moves after Vajoen, there is after all strength in numbers.

Seeing several people hold their blows at the last moment Manius tries to restrain himself as well.

To hit AC Green for non-lethal: 1d20 + 12 - 4 ⇒ (12) + 12 - 4 = 20
Magic slashing damage if hit: 2d4 + 8 ⇒ (2, 3) + 8 = 13

"Cool your head if you want to keep it."

“Shove it, Snowflake!” Nefti counters rudely.

SHIV!!

“Uhh … I didn’t mean between my ribs …” The Aspis rogue slips to the tap room floor unconscious.

Master Mido breaks cover, moving swiftly to support the others. Unfortunately he only manages to prevent Manius from getting into melee range with Val and Jillia's victim. (Mido posted first, per the ground rules in Discussion)

This combat is over. You have a full round of actions to do whatever you like, before the next wave commences.

Movement restrictions still apply. Unclaimed rubies are still being found on the taproom floor (with a DC 20 Perception check)

❄❄❄

As the Pathfinders consider their actions, a mother-and-daughter pair of contestants – all the way from Mediogalti Island – make their case for entry to the Ruby Phoenix Tournament.

“You are the ones that follow the Scarred Man in the Bathtub, are you not? Surrender your bloodstones and you may yet live to tell your Grandmaster that the Mantis have not forgotten him.”

The red Red Mantis assassin launches a dart at Manius, before drawing her signature blade.

“Stick around, Hellknight!” Red exclaims.

Ranged Dart vs Flatfooted Manius: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16
piercing damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Blue *rolls* her buggy eyes. “That line only works IF YOU HIT, Mother.”

1. Chivane (red)
2. Rika + Pratts, Valjoen, Jillia, Manius, Mariel
3. Sasha (blue)
4. Master Mido

Mariel: 47/48 hp
Valjoen: 39/61 hp
Jillia: 51/52 hp
Pratts: 52/57 hp

Rika + Pratts, Valjoen, Jillia, Manius & Mariel are up!

Battle Map!

Free round:

Remembering why she was here in this seedy dive, Jillia checks her vicinity for loose rubies but has no luck.

Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Jillia sheathes her sword and sighs, glancing at the unconscious opportunist, shaking her head.

Actual initiative:

"No rest for the best," Jillia says, confident, as she hustles to and possibly through the (blue) lady in the red insect pajamas.

Using the Flying Tackle feat.

Overrun: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18
Grapple, if Applicable: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20

If the overrun is sucessful, at least, I would like to end my movement in the square underneath the blue enemy. My unarmed strikes do threaten/provide flank (unless I am successfully grappling...).

Mariel looks a bit of of her depth in the pandemonium of ruby-grabbing hopefuls and outright thugs. She's about to snatch another ruby when someone interferes. She spares a thankful smile for Rika, who apparantly still understands her.

--

In the short time after the three Aspis are dealt with, Mariel moves closer to her companions. She tries to look where Rika spotted another ruby, but doesn't see it. "మేము ఉత్తమ రక్షణ కోసం కలిసి కర్ర ఇష్టం ఉన్నట్లు కనిపిస్తోంది." I'll be ready for battle, if more people try to interfere.

Perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 16
Move my speed closer to the rest of the group, then cast Lead blades in the free round of actions.

--

I knew it. Those two were trouble! Mariel tries to vocalize her thoughts, but her speech is garbled into Auran, much to the half-elf's chagrin. Mariel doesn't have eyes for the rubies anymore, with her friends in mortal danger. She pushes through the crowd to the assassin closest to her, the one throwing darts. "ఆ తగినంత!" she says as she slashes at the woman with her sword, weighted with Iomedae's judgement.

Perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (1) + 12 = 13
Move my speed to engage red, then attack with Longsword
Attack red: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16
Damage, lead blades: 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (3, 1) + 5 = 9

Rika moves forward with clear irritation visible in her step. Pratts can sense it too, and manages to slink out of sight behind fighting hopefuls.

Perception (Rika): 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (8) + 15 = 23
Perception (Pratts): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20

Both of them notice gems and snatch them up, Pratts gulping his down. Rika scowls. And now I must find it in Pratt's poop.

***Six seconds Later***

Rika roars with frustration. "This time I take head bug-woman!" Then then tramples on past Mariel with Pratts.

Rika and Pratts provoke, you may attack whichever one of us you please. Or even both.

+1 Adamantine No-Dashi vs Red, Flanking (Outflank), Power Attack: 1d20 + 10 + 4 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 10 + 4 - 2 = 27
Damage (Precise Strike): 1d10 + 8 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 8 + 6 + (4) = 20

Pratts Bite vs Red, Flanking (Outflank): 1d20 + 7 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 7 + 4 = 27
Bite damage (Precise Strike): 1d4 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + 2 + (5) = 8

Looking frantically around for more dropped rubbies

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

Manius fails to locate any of them as a dart bounces harmlessly of his armor he glances back to see the woman that threw the dart at him

"You have my attention now"

Manius walks towards the one that attacked him and slashes his falchion through the air aiming for a low blow to sweep out his attackers legs

To hit AC: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (13) + 12 = 25
Magic slashing damage if hit: 2d4 + 8 ⇒ (2, 3) + 8 = 13

Free Round Using wand of Enlarge Person on self[/ooc]

Valjoen grows several feet taller, his blade along with him. Striding a few steps, he brings his massive bastard sword down upon lady being held by the halfling. "Hold her still, Jillia!"

Power Attack w/ +1 Huge Adamantine Bastard Sword: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24 for slashing damage of : 3d8 + 16 ⇒ (6, 1, 4) + 16 = 27

If there is a risk of hitting Jillia, he'll go after the other attacker assuming she's alive.

Jillia has as much luck with Lady Blue as she had with Nefti – her floating tackle leaves the cavalier’s feet firmly on the ground before a scornful foe. (No overrun + hence no grapple)

“Mother, have you ever seen this halfling’s technique before?”

The Red Lady ducks Mariel’s swiping longsword. “Many times, Sasha. Chump style it’s called. I believe this half-elf may be her student.”

Chivane takes a single opportunistic strike at Pratts, as Rika roars with frustration. "This time I take head bug-woman!"

Red AoO mantis blade on Pratts: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13
slashing damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Exactly two slashes and a ‘raptor chomp later, the Owni-spawn discovers she’s been short-changed.

Manius takes a leg, Rika a severed hand while Pratts captures Chivane’s ♡ (... and lungs!)

Not to be outdone, Valjoen gets large and chops Jillia’s opponent in half at the waist, like he’s felling a fir tree home in the north.

This combat over. You have another TWO free rounds before the next wave begins (Post incoming!)

There are no longer any more rubies to find on the tap room floor.

"It seems everyone here is very intend of relieving us of what we have now.....we can go on the offensive and try to hit them before they hit us.....or we could make a tactical retreat and try to protect what we have now. I'm fine either way"

Manius pauses as if in thought

"Or I assume we could just make a stand here and have our opponents crash op on us and shatter against the might that is us."

Are there still people around that carry visible rubies who we can attack?

Anyone have an idea on what do we want to do?

Those robbing others seem to be desperate, ruby-less folks. Those with rubies are trying to get out.

As you pause to take a breath, the brawl swirls in full force around you. You see the skull-masked ronin smash a gin bottle over a four-armed brute’s head, while others use chairs as improvised weapons.

Then the side doors the party entered through SLAM open.

It seems an ambitious Aspis agent has been organizing some Technic League toughs armed with greataxes to help him shake down ruby-bearers wishing to leave.

“Nobody leaves until you pay the entrance fee. Hand over your rubies! We're not letting anyone out who has one.”

1. Valjoen, Jillia, Rika
2. Blue
3. Mido
4. Red, Pink
5. Pratts
6. Gold
7. Mariel, Manius

Mariel: 47/48 hp
Valjoen: 39/61 hp
Jillia: 51/52 hp
Pratts: 52/57 hp

Valjoen, Jillia & Rika go first!

Battle Map!

Manius frantically turns his head left and right to try to see what's happening - his helmet sure looks cool, but the eye slots have a lot left to be desired about providing a clear field of vision

Just waiting for my turn to do something ;)

"Any of you guys snag a ruby?" Jillia asks her comrades, dejectedly. "I haven't been so lucky," she says, checking the bodies of those who attacked us with held out false hope.

They wouldn't attack us if they already had one, Jilly, she chides herself.

---

"More scumbags, left side!" Jillia calls out, drawing a single short sword and attempting to shank the ankles of the tough in purple shoes.

Short Sword, Power Attack: 1d20 + 11 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 11 - 2 = 18
Damage, Power Attack: 1d4 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 4 = 9 +6 precision

"You really want no part of us," Jillia warns the bald man. "That's the last warning stab."

Rika snarls "I have many" as she turns to face the newcomers. Rika's patience is running dry it seems. "ప్రాట్ మీరు మేరియల్ కాపాడతాడు" she adds, before barking "普拉特！保护女孩！" as she storms up to the overconfident Aspis agent.

Move to move, Standard becomes a move to push Pratts to do something he hasn't been trained to do.

Pushing Pratts: 1d20 + 10 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 10 + 4 = 28

Pratts seethes at the unwanted commands but circles around Mariel, screeching out at those who would get too close.

Jillia takes a chunk out of the calf above the purple shoes.

"You really want no part of us."

“Actually I do.” The bald man replies, hefting his greataxe.

“I really want your head.”

Rika successfully gives the reluctant Pratts a command, before moving in to support Jillia.

Round #1:

1. Valjoen, Jillia, Rika
2. Blue
3. Mido
4. Red, Purple
5. Pratts
6. Gold
7. Mariel, Manius

Mariel: 47/48 hp
Valjoen: 39/61 hp
Jillia: 51/52 hp
Pratts: 52/57 hp

Valjoen is on the clock!

Battle Map!

Mariel looks around for more rubies, but comes up empty as well. She looks indignant at Rika's suggestion that she needs a bodyguard. ""నేను నాకు కాపలా ఎవరైనా అవసరం లేదు! నేను నాకు చిన్నప్పటి Iomedae మరియు ఆత్మలు కలిగి." The comment is meant to sound fierce, but some off as more than a bit sulky, intimidated as the half-elf is by Rika.

Delaying Valjoen until after Blue

The blue-eyed guard remains at his post by the door. He sings to Rika in a high-pitched alto voice.

♪ Here's a blue chem-light to light you to bed.
And here comes a chopper to chop off your ... ♫"

Blue greataxe + Power Attack (PA) on Rika: 1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 10 - 2 = 23
slashing damage: 1d12 + 8 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 8 + 6 = 23

Round #1:

Jillia, Rika
1. Blue
2. Valjoen, Mido
3. Red, Purple
4. Pratts
5. Gold
6. Mariel, Manius, Jillia, Rika

Mariel: 47/48 hp
Valjoen: 39/61 hp
Jillia: 51/52 hp
Pratts: 52/57 hp
Rika: 57 - 23 = 34/57 hp

Valjoen + Master Mido are go!

Battle Map!

During the break, Valjoen asks Mariel for a few taps from his wand of CLW.

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Valjoen roars as he rushes the gold thug and attacks.

Power Attack w/ +1 Huge Adamantine Bastard Sword: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15 for slashing damage of : 3d8 + 19 ⇒ (4, 1, 6) + 19 = 30

@Valjoen, unfortunately there is only time for two taps of CLW before the next fight starts.

Valjoen makes a move on Gold, but the Technic warrior leaps back from his fell blow causing the Ulfen to cleave only air.

Round #1:

Jillia, Rika
1. Blue
2. Valjoen, Mido
3. Red, Purple
4. Pratts
5. Gold
6. Mariel, Manius, Jillia, Rika

Mariel: 47/48 hp
Valjoen: 39 + 6 + 8 = 53/61 hp
Jillia: 51/52 hp
Pratts: 52/57 hp
Rika: 57 - 23 = 34/57 hp

Mido to go-go!

Battle Map!

Master Mido also approaches the Technic warrior but instead of attacking with fists assaults his foe with words.

We all seek material wealth and glory. Those who would seek to take the life of others in such pursuits are oftentimes considered evil while those who act in self defense are seen as legitly applying violence. But isn't the definition of offense and self defense an artificial distinction that is wholly in the eye of the beholder?

Double move into flanking position(Can do so without provoking) As a swift action spend a Ki-Point for bewildering Koan. Yellow must beat Mido's Bluff check with Sense Motive or lose his next turn. Bluff1d20 + 15 ⇒ (4) + 15 = 19

Gold Sense Motive DC 19: 1d20 ⇒ 12

Sister Goldenhair *shrugs*, speaking with a plummy Taldan accent. “Irorans and most paladins are not particularly materialistic, Little Master. But they do not shy away from a fight I assure you!”

She pulls at the gorgon-ring through her nose as she thinks. “I should say the individual’s underlying motive determines the righteousness of the physical act – NOT the other way around.”

The female Technic Leaguer continues to scratch the top of her blonde 'Sinéad' cut, clearly lost in thought. (Gold is koaned)

The ambitious half-orc with the bloody-red lip hurls a throwing axe at Valjoen. The ax-head THUNKS harmlessly into the wall above Nefti's slumped form. The Aspis fighter *grimaces* before drawing his greataxe and closing with the Ulfen giant.

Red throwing axe at Valjoen – increment penalty: 1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 7 - 2 = 7
slashing damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Purple simply tries to take Jillia’s head!

Purple greataxe + Power Attack (PA) on Jillia: 1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 10 - 2 = 14
slashing damage: 1d12 + 8 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 8 + 6 = 17

It is your call Upaynao, but I would like to delay Pratts to go with Rika, in order to streamline the fight. Pratts is currently in ‘guard Mariel’ mode, so I believe delaying him would be advantageous to the party.

If you disagree, no worries. Post the way you want to and I’ll adjudicate based on that.

Gold is koaned and loses her turn.

Round #1/2:

1. Blue
2. Valjoen, Mido
3. Red, Purple, Gold (koaned)
4. Mariel, Manius, Jillia, Rika + Pratts ☜ We are here!

Mariel: 47/48 hp
Valjoen: 39 + 6 + 8 = 53/61 hp
Jillia: 51/52 hp
Pratts: 52/57 hp
Rika: 57 - 23 = 34/57 hp

Mariel, Manius, Jillia, Rika + Pratts may all post in any order!

Battle Map!

"I'm three-foot-three, I sting like a bee; I float like the Cat Season swept out to sea," Jillia rhymes, dodging an axe and pointing her short sword at the foe in the purple shoes. (Swift action: Challenge)

Short Sword, Power Attack: 1d20 + 11 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 11 - 2 = 13
Short Sword, Power Attack: 1d20 + 6 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 6 - 2 = 11
Grapple, Power Attack, Nonempty Hand: 1d20 + 8 - 2 - 4 ⇒ (14) + 8 - 2 - 4 = 16

She follows up her boast with a pair of quick, ineffective strikes and a desperate attempt to hold the foe down.

Talk junk after you strike, Jillia, she thinks to herself, grasping for dear life.

If that grapple is unsuccessful (I'm not holding out hope), Jillia will 5-foot one square directly south. (Feel free to move my token accordingly).

I do not have any particular opposition to delaying Pratts so that he may go on my initiative score. Whatever is best for the flow.

"I be with you soon, Numerian trash." snarls the Oni-spawn as she attempts to make the one Jillia is fighting pay for his remarks.

+1 Adamantine No-Dashi vs Purple, Power Attack: 1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 10 - 2 = 27
Damage: 1d10 + 8 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 8 + 6 = 20

+1 Adamantine No-Dashi vs Purple, Power Attack (Critical Confirmation): 1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 10 - 2 = 21
Damage: 1d10 + 8 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 8 + 6 = 15

As her blade wedges deep into the man's flesh she barks another command in Tien. Pratts screeches with pleasure, as he attempts to tumble into position next to the blue one.

Acrobatics (Tumble): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14

And with gusto, he attempts to take a mouthful of the man.

Pratts Bite: 1d20 + 7 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 7 + 4 = 21
Bite damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Jillia talks the talk, but unfortunately can only walk the walk 5’ to the south.

Rika drives her No-Dashi so deep into the front of Purple’s skull that she nearly topples forward as the dead Technic soldier falls backwards through the open doorway.

“I be with you soon, Numerian trash.”

Blue-eyes nods. “I’ll have a dumpster waitin’ to collect ya, Toots. Hey, what the …”

As Pratt tumbles to Blue’s blind-side the dino opens himself up to an opportunistic slash from the man.

Blue AoO on Pratts (PA still on): 1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 10 - 2 = 17
slashing damage: 1d12 + 8 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 8 + 6 = 17

Once in position, Pratts' sharp teeth take pocession of the back of Blue’s knee.

Round #1/2:

1. Blue
2. Valjoen, Mido
3. Red, Purple, Gold
4. Mariel, Manius, Jillia, Rika + Pratts ☜ Still here!

Mariel: 47/48 hp
Valjoen: 53/61 hp
Jillia: 51/52 hp
Pratts: 52/57 hp
Rika: 34/57 hp

Mariel & Manius are up!

Battle Map!

Manius stomps forward towards the blocked of exit

"I suggest you allow us to pass through the exit when we choose to do so, or suffer the consequences."

Manius then sweeps his blade to emphasize his point.

To hit AC blue: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 21
Magic slashing damage if hit: 2d4 + 8 ⇒ (1, 2) + 8 = 11

Mariel wordlessly urges Pratts to join the fight. She raises her sword high above her, and makes a smooth twirl with the blade. She knows many of her companion's can't understand her words, but she hopes that the power of her voice will bolster them regardless.

Using Iomedae's Inspiring Sword. Alle allies within 30 ft who can see the display gains a +2 sacred bonus on attack rolls, saves and skill checks, for 1 round.

“Quite the iron man, aren’t you?” Blue-eyes quips to Manius.

The Hellknight cuts the man’s side, but he remains defiant with his eyes focussed on Rika.

“They say the Silver Mount holds REAL power-armor.”

Blue greataxe + Power Attack (PA) on Rika: 1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 10 - 2 = 26
slashing damage: 1d12 + 8 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 8 + 6 = 22

Mariel contributes *chirps* *whistles* and the Power of the Inheritor to the fight.

“What’s wrong with her?” Blondie asks Mido, hooking a thumb in the oracle’s direction.

“Was her father a dolphin?”

Round #2/3:

1. Blue
2. Valjoen, Mido ⇐⇐⇐
3. Red, Gold
4. Mariel, Manius, Jillia, Rika + Pratts

Mariel: 47/48 hp
Valjoen: 53/61 hp
Jillia: 51/52 hp
Pratts: 52/57 hp
Rika: 34 - 22 = 12/57 hp

Valjoen & Mido are up!

Battle Map!

"Too much talk, I think. I've always. Even more of a man of actin!"

Valjoen delivers another powerful overhead chop at the man wearing the golden headband.

Power Attack w/ +1 Huge Adamantine Bastard Sword: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16 for slashing damage of : 3d8 + 19 ⇒ (6, 6, 8) + 19 = 39

“I see.”

Goldie raises an eyebrow as Valjoen’s enlarged sword SMASHES the floorboards beside her.

“So you’ve never thought about a career in Diplomacy?”

Round #2/3:

1. Blue
2. Valjoen, Mido ⇐⇐⇐
3. Red, Gold
4. Mariel, Manius, Jillia, Rika + Pratts

Mariel: 47/48 hp
Valjoen: 53/61 hp
Jillia: 51/52 hp
Pratts: 52/57 hp
Rika: 34 - 22 = 12/57 hp

Master Mido has the floor(boards)!

Battle Map!

Mido uses his foes distraction Goldie and his allies clever positioning to land two swift punches.

Attack Flanking1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16 Damage 1d3 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5 Sneak Attack 2d6 ⇒ (6, 6) = 12
Attack Flanking1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14 Damage 1d3 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5 Sneak Attack 2d6 ⇒ (1, 5) = 6

GM Note: Gold lost her Round #1 turn to the koan, but is free to act in this Round (#2).

Master Mido bravely stands his ground against Goldie, but his blows prove ineffective against solid muscle.

“That nonsense you spoke reminded me of debating club at school in Oppara… I HATED DEBATE CLUB!”

Gold greataxe on Master Mido (Power Attack): 1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 10 - 2 = 25
slashing damage: 1d12 + 8 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 8 + 6 = 22

Zurnzal the Aspis fighter steps 5’ and takes an amibitious swing at Valjoen.

Red greataxe on Valjoen (Power Attack): 1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 10 - 2 = 21
slashing damage: 1d12 + 8 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 8 + 6 = 19

Round #2/3:

1. Blue
2. Valjoen, Mido
3. Red, Gold
4. Mariel, Manius, Jillia, Rika + Pratts ⇐⇐⇐

Mariel: 47/48 hp
Valjoen: 53 - 19 = 34/61 hp
Jillia: 51/52 hp
Pratts: 52/57 hp
Rika: 12/57 hp
Mido: 34 - 22 = 12/34 hp

Mariel, Manius, Jillia, Rika + Pratts are up!

Battle Map!