The Herald of Heaven's King (Spellguard III - 4e)

Game Master Rev Rosey

Acting on Kel's behalf.

Safe in the doorway, Kel fires at the shoots in the way of his comrades. His first arrow is lost in the leaves of S7, doing no damage, but the second removes the threat of S4 permanently.

Twin Strike (AC)
1d20 + 13 ⇒ (5) + 13 = 18 - v S7. Miss
1d20 + 13 ⇒ (19) + 13 = 32 - v S4. Hits
1d12 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17

In Kelgan's arms, Ceara's body ousts the poison and she fights successfully for life.

MAP

Erik - 5 ongoing poison (se)
Brujo - BLOODIED; 37/76hp
Vine 1 - Under Brujo's Aegis of Shielding. Takes 9 fire damage each time damage done to anyone other than Brujo is reduced by Aegis.
Shoot 5 - BLOODIED
Shoot 6
Shoot 7
Shoot 8
Kelgan - BLOODIED; +2 to all defenses until Erik changes his mind; used AP; carrying Ceara
Hobbes - BLOODIED; used AP; 5 ongoing poison (se)
Perigia - BLOODIED(used second wind); 5 ongoing poison (se)
Kel
Ceara - BLOODIED;(used second wind); DYING - needs to make death save. Being carried by Kelgan.

Erik moves into the doorway and continues to try and help his companions out of the room.

"Move, move!" he shouts, swinging his sword about with each word to cut deep into the shoots primitive minds.

Move to K20

Minor: Sustain Canon of Avoidance

Standard Action: Cutting Words on S7; 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18 vs. WILL for 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14 psychic damage and on a hit, pull Shoot7 to H13 so Brujo can get around easier.

1d20 ⇒ 7 vs. Ongoing

Current HP: 35/59

Still struggling to overcome the poison, Erik's attack narrowly misses the venomous shoot as he backs out of door, casting anxious glances at his remaining companions as he does so.

Brujo nods at Kelgan. "Get her out of here," and tosses a glinting bottle of potion towards the half-orc. He stands poised, readying himself for whatever the parent vine intends to throw towards the pair.

Delaying to see what the vine does.

The plant lashes out again in a wide circle, striking at Kelgan and his burden.

Lashing Vines (Ref) - close burst 4
1d20+14=20 - Vine v Kelgan. Hits
1d20+14=25 - Vine v Ceara. Hits
2d6+4=14
5 damage each to Kelgan and Ceara thanks to Brujo's Aegis

As the tendrils hit, Brujo gestures and sullen fire reignites, bloodying the plant. (Aegis does 9 fire damage to the vine). With a further twist, it sends out two more shoots to bar the way to safety.
Immediate reaction when bloodied.

The moonelf is already moving even as the shoots appear. Flame appears on his blade as he strikes, desperately trying to clear a path for Kelgan.

Greenflame Blade (AC).
1d20+12=29 Brujo v S9. Hits
1d8+6=10 fire damage to S9

The shoots retaliate, scenting blood and wrapping themselves around the trio.

Poison Leash (Ref). On hit target takes 5 ongoing poison (se)
1d20+16=22 - S9 v Brujo. Hits. 12 damage, 5 ongoing poison
1d20+16=33 - S10 v Kelgan. Hits. 6 damage, 5 ongoing poison

Total damage this turn:
Kelgan - 11 plus 5 ongoing poison
Brujo - 12 plus 5 ongoing poison
Ceara - 5

Kelgan has a healing potion thrown to him by Brujo.

MAP

Kelgan - BLOODIED; +2 to all defenses until Erik changes his mind; used AP; carrying Ceara; 5 ongoing poison (se)
Hobbes - BLOODIED; used AP; 5 ongoing poison (se)
Perigia - BLOODIED(used second wind); 5 ongoing poison (se)
Kel
Ceara - BLOODIED;(used second wind); DYING - needs to make death save. Being carried by Kelgan.
Erik - 5 ongoing poison (se)
Vine 1 - BLOODIED; Under Brujo's Aegis of Shielding. Takes 9 fire damage each time damage done to anyone other than Brujo is reduced by Aegis.
Brujo - BLOODIED; 25/76hp, 5 ongoing poison (se)
Shoot 5 - BLOODIED
Shoot 6
Shoot 7
Shoot 8

Kelgan loosens his grip on Ceara just long enough to grab the vial and quickly pours it down her throat. "You're awake. Good. Get out while you can." Kelgan raises his sword and prepares to cover her retreat.

Shift to E18, use the potion on Ceara, ten use my Second Wind. 1d20 ⇒ 17

Placed Ceara as near the door as possible.

MAP

Hobbes - BLOODIED; used AP; 5 ongoing poison (se)
Perigia - BLOODIED(used second wind); 5 ongoing poison (se)
Kel
Ceara - BLOODIED;(used second wind); on 10hp
Erik - 5 ongoing poison (se)
Vine 1 - BLOODIED; Under Brujo's Aegis of Shielding. Takes 9 fire damage each time damage done to anyone other than Brujo is reduced by Aegis.
Brujo - BLOODIED; 25/76hp, 5 ongoing poison (se)
Shoot 5 - BLOODIED
Shoot 6
Shoot 7
Shoot 8
Kelgan - BLOODIED; +2 to all defenses until Erik changes his mind; used AP; used second wind

HP: 10/59
Surges: 8/9
AP: 1/1
Status: Bloodied

HP: 10/59

Surges: 8/9
AP: 1/1
Status: Bloodied

Don't forget that quaffing a healing potion also costs a surge.

Actually, Rev, I'm going to have to nix the OA attack with my dragon scales utility. So I'm still not bloodied and not poisoned. +7 to all defenses for that attack. I figured it would hit. :)

working on my turn...

"Get out of there!" Hobbes yells at his comrades from the doorway. "Before these things turn you into mulch!" He moves forward and casts another fire spell. Then he sings a brief song of hope, in a strong and powerful voice. As he does, Ceara feels her wounds knit and start to disappear.

hmm, move up to I19, cast burning spray centered on S7, +12 vs Ref, 24, if hit, 1d8+13 or 20 fire and first one to hit me before end of my next turn gets 4 fire damage. then minor, use majestic word on Ceara, healing surge+5+1d6 or surge+8 hp back. Now get out of there, Ceara!

As the rampant vines attempt to strangle Hobbes, the sorcerer unexpectedly thwarts them by coating himself with icy dragon scales. In return, he sends a wild gout of flame into S7, crisping it horribly, but not felling it.

MAP

Perigia - BLOODIED; (used second wind); 5 ongoing poison (se)
Kel
Ceara - BLOODIED;(used second wind); on 10hp
Erik - 5 ongoing poison (se)
Vine 1 - BLOODIED; Under Brujo's Aegis of Shielding. Takes 9 fire damage each time damage done to anyone other than Brujo is reduced by Aegis.
Brujo - BLOODIED; 25/76hp, 5 ongoing poison (se)
Shoot 5 - BLOODIED
Shoot 6
Shoot 7 - BLOODIED
Shoot 8
Kelgan - BLOODIED; +2 to all defenses until Erik changes his mind; used AP; used second wind
Hobbes - used AP

"Hey guys I don't think this thing mobile and it also has a limited reach so if we fall back and pelt it at range we can kill it with danger of being hurt."

On my turn I shoot the main vine again.
1st arrow, attack vs ac, 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (5) + 13 = 18, damage = 1d12 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8
2nd arrow, attack vs ac, 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (5) + 13 = 18, damage = 1d12 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

HP: 32/59
Surges: 6/9
AP: 1/1
Status: None

Save 1d20 ⇒ 14

Perigia finally manages to purge the poison coursing through her, while Kel's normally sure aim deserts him. Both arrows skim across the floor and harmlessly into the foliage.

MAP

Ceara - BLOODIED;(used second wind); on 10hp
Erik - 5 ongoing poison (se)
Vine 1 - BLOODIED; Under Brujo's Aegis of Shielding. Takes 9 fire damage each time damage done to anyone other than Brujo is reduced by Aegis.
Brujo - BLOODIED; 25/76hp, 5 ongoing poison (se)
Shoot 5 - BLOODIED
Shoot 6
Shoot 7 - BLOODIED
Shoot 8
Kelgan - BLOODIED; +2 to all defenses until Erik changes his mind; used AP; used second wind
Hobbes - used AP
Perigia - BLOODIED; (used second wind)
Kel

"Kill the head and the body will fall." Nialla replies. She sends a black dart out at the vine, and then becomes shadow.

Targeted for Death on Vine, vs will. 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26. On hit: 3d8 + 7 ⇒ (5, 3, 8) + 7 = 23 cold damage. On miss: Half damage. Effect, either way: Whenever I apply shrouds until the end of the encounter, I apply two instead. Free. Apply 2 shrouds to vine Minor: Shade form. Shadow Step to B20.

HP: 32/59
Surges: 6/9
AP: 1/1
Status: 2 shrouds on vine, insubstantial, vulnerable 5 radiant, apply 2 shrouds whenever they are applied.

Staging a startling revival, Ceara leaps back among the foliage, sending tendrils of her own into the parent plant.

MAP

Erik - 5 ongoing poison (se)
Vine 1 - BLOODIED; 2 shrouds; Under Brujo's Aegis of Shielding. Takes 9 fire damage each time damage done to anyone other than Brujo is reduced by Aegis.
Brujo - BLOODIED; 25/76hp, 5 ongoing poison (se)
Shoot 5 - BLOODIED
Shoot 6
Shoot 7 - BLOODIED
Shoot 8
Kelgan - BLOODIED; +2 to all defenses until Erik changes his mind; used AP; used second wind
Hobbes - used AP
Perigia - BLOODIED; (used second wind)
Kel
Ceara - (used second wind); insubstantial; vulnerable 5 radiant

Current HP: 30/59 bloodied

"I think that's wishful thinking," shouts Erik, sending more psychic blades humming towards the vine. The poison also runs its course, hopefully clearing Erik's head better for his next attack.

Minor Action: Maintain Canon of Avoidance

Standard Action: Cutting Words on V1; 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16 vs. WILL for 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7 psychic damage.

Save vs. Poison: 1d20 ⇒ 11

Erik's attack does nothing, but he at least manages to suppress the poison running through him.

The parent vine sends out two more shoots and thrusts a treacherous tendril around Ceara's feet, trying to pull her to the floor. Once again, Brujo's flames re-ignite, burning away more of the brutal plant.

Foot Snare (Fort). On hit, target is knocked prone.
1d20+14=34. Crit.
10 damage and Ceara is knocked prone.
5 damage to Ceara

Brujo finds himself in a quandary, but shifts through the vegetation to Ceara's side.

"Having a death wish is my story. Not yours. Get out. Now."

Driving his scimitar into the roots, he thrusts the unruly shoot through the portal.

Pressing Strike (AC)- shift two before attack and on hit push target one square.
1d20+11=30. Brujo v S10.Hits
1d8+4 damage and pushed it through the portal.

AP. Use second wind.
1d20=10 - save v ongoing.

The shoots continue to ravage those within reach.

Poison leash (Ref). 5 ongoing poison (se)
1d20+16=22 - S8 v Ceara. Hits. 1d8+4/2=3 plus 5 ongoing poison (se)
1d20+14=31 - S9 v Brujo. Hits. 1d8+4=12 plus 5 ongoing poison (se)
1d20+14=25 - S11 v Hobbes. Hits. 1d8+4=6 plus 5 ongoing poison (se)
1d20+14=16 - S12 v Kelgan. Miss.

Damage totals this turn:
Ceara - 8, plus 5 ongoing poison
Brujo - 12 plus 5 ongoing poison
Hobbes - 6 plus 5 ongoing poison

MAP

Kelgan - BLOODIED; +2 to all defenses until Erik changes his mind; used AP; used second wind
Hobbes - used AP; 5 ongoing poison (se)
Perigia - BLOODIED; (used second wind)
Kel
Ceara - (used second wind); insubstantial; vulnerable 5 radiant; prone; 5 ongoing poison (se)
Erik - BLOODIED
Vine 1 - BLOODIED; 2 shrouds; Under Brujo's Aegis of Shielding. Takes 9 fire damage each time damage done to anyone other than Brujo is reduced by Aegis.
Brujo - BLOODIED; 27/76hp; 7/10 surges, +2 defenses to start next turn. Used second wind. Used AP. 5 ongoing poison (se)
Shoot 4 - BLOODIED
Shoot 6
Shoot 7 - BLOODIED
Shoot 8
Shoot 9
Shoot 11
Shoot 12

"Ceara! What in the hells are you doing? I didn't heal you so you could go feed yourself to that monstrosity! You were supposed to move back and regroup!" Hobbes yells at Ceara when he sees her appear next to the Vines. "Stupid, hare-brained..."

her actions mean we got two choices: follow her Leeroy Jenkins move and attempt to take the Vine out and hope that also kills the shoots or stick to Kel's plan and attack from range and hope Ceara survives long enough. Hobbes was so shocked by his ally's impetuous move that he blurted out her real name instead of her facade.

I am now bloodied. +2 to AC. And remember that S11 takes 4 fire damage for hitting me.

"Stop fighting and get out of here! It will still be here when we come back!"

Shift twice to C17.

Thanks, Hobbes. Noted and deducted.

Kelgan shifts himself cautiously through the rampant vegetation.

MAP

Hobbes - BLOODIED; used AP; 5 ongoing poison (se)
Perigia - BLOODIED; (used second wind)
Kel
Ceara - (used second wind); insubstantial; vulnerable 5 radiant; prone; 5 ongoing poison (se)
Erik - BLOODIED
Vine 1 - BLOODIED; 2 shrouds; Under Brujo's Aegis of Shielding. Takes 9 fire damage each time damage done to anyone other than Brujo is reduced by Aegis.
Brujo - BLOODIED; 27/76hp; 7/10 surges, +2 defenses to start next turn. Used second wind. Used AP. 5 ongoing poison (se)
Shoot 4 - BLOODIED
Shoot 6
Shoot 7 - BLOODIED
Shoot 8
Shoot 9
Shoot 11
Shoot 12
Kelgan - BLOODIED; +2 to all defenses until Erik changes his mind; used AP; used second wind

Ceara - apologies. Brujo's Aegis combined with your own insubstantiality means that the vine did no damage to you. It did knock you prone though. The rest is right, but you're 5hp better off than you were.

"Ceara! What in the hells are you doing? I didn't heal you so you could go feed yourself to that monstrosity! You were supposed to move back and regroup!" Hobbes yells at Ceara when he sees her appear next to the Vines. "Stupid, hare-brained..."

her actions mean we got two choices: follow her Leeroy Jenkins move and attempt to take the Vine out and hope that also kills the shoots or stick to Kel's plan and attack from range and hope Ceara survives long enough. Hobbes was so shocked by his ally's impetuous move that he blurted out her real name instead of her facade.

Or you can retreat if you want. She's not expecting you to follow her after all. She's doing whats IC for her, if it's IC for Hobbes to fall back, then by all means do so :)

burning spray centered on G19, S7, S11, +12 vs Ref, 25, 32 (crit), S7 takes 1d8+13 fire damage or 19 fire damage, S11 for critical damage takes 8+13=21 fire +2d6 critical damage or 9 damage for 21 fire + 9 extra crit damage on S11. S11 loses any resistances til EOMNT. move-shift towards door 1 sq.

save vs poison =13

Perigia moves to N20 and casts Flaming Burst in E18. To hit S12 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26 vs. Reflex. To hit S9 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13 vs. Reflex. Damage 1d6 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11 fire damage

Twin strike on V1.

1st arrow, attack vs ac, 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (18) + 13 = 31, damage = 1d12 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17
2nd arrow, attack vs ac, 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (15) + 13 = 28, damage = 1d12 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18

Flame and arrows fill the room in equal measure and when the fire dies down, the number of enemies has been somewhat reduced. Neither S7 nor S11 can survive the onslaught and while S9 is completely unscathed, S12 now has charred tendrils.

Kel's arrows find purchase in the roots of the parent plant and the thing writhes as they drive deep.

MAP

Ceara - (used second wind); insubstantial; vulnerable 5 radiant; prone; 5 ongoing poison (se)
Erik - BLOODIED
Vine 1 - BLOODIED; 2 shrouds; Under Brujo's Aegis of Shielding. Takes 9 fire damage each time damage done to anyone other than Brujo is reduced by Aegis.
Brujo - BLOODIED; 27/76hp; 7/10 surges, +2 defenses to start next turn. Used second wind. Used AP. 5 ongoing poison (se)
Shoot 4 - BLOODIED
Shoot 6
Shoot 8
Shoot 9
Shoot 12
Kelgan - BLOODIED; +2 to all defenses until Erik changes his mind; used AP; used second wind
Hobbes - BLOODIED; used AP
Perigia - BLOODIED; (used second wind)
Kel

The prone shadow Ceara is back to her feet in an instant.

Minor action: Agile Recovery.

She then moves through the shadows to appear on the other side of the vine and her blade flashes at it.

Shadow Step to D23. Two more shrouds, invoke them with Inescapable Blade (vs AC). 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (11) + 13 = 24. On hit: 1d8 + 4d6 + 5 ⇒ (7) + (5, 1, 2, 1) + 5 = 21 Save: 1d20 ⇒ 18

If it's still up, the changeling focuses and attacks the creatures very being.

AP if it's still up for Echoing Threat (it gets an OA), targets will. 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26. On hit: 1d10 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14 psychic damage, and if any creature is within 2 squares of it at the start of it's next turn, it takes 10 more psychic damage. There's a telport on my next turn part, but since I'm adjacent, and it can't move, that's meaningless.

HP: 27/59
Surges: 6/9
AP: 1/1 or 0/1
Status: apply 2 shrouds whenever they are applied, bloodied.

Ceara moves effortlessly through space and calls down the her wrath on the venomous plant. She pays the price for her impudence as both her attacks hit.

OA - Poison Leash (Ref). 5 ongoing poison (se)
1d20+14=23. Hits
1d8+4=9
4 damage to Ceara and 5 ongoing poison.

MAP

Erik - BLOODIED
Vine 1 - BLOODIED; 2 shrouds; Under Brujo's Aegis of Shielding. Takes 9 fire damage each time damage done to anyone other than Brujo is reduced by Aegis, will take 10 psychic at start of turn from Echoing Threat.
Brujo - BLOODIED; 27/76hp; 7/10 surges, +2 defenses to start next turn. Used second wind. Used AP. 5 ongoing poison (se)
Shoot 4 - BLOODIED
Shoot 6
Shoot 8
Shoot 9
Shoot 12
Kelgan - BLOODIED; +2 to all defenses until Erik changes his mind; used AP; used second wind
Hobbes - BLOODIED; used AP
Perigia - BLOODIED; (used second wind)
Kel
Ceara - (used second wind); insubstantial; vulnerable 5 radiant; 5 ongoing poison (se)

HP: 22/59
Surges: 6/9
AP: 0/1
Status: apply 2 shrouds whenever they are applied, bloodied, ongoing 5 poison.

My apologies, but I'm about to get a new computer and may vanish until I get everything reinstalled. If Erik doesn't post before the magic moment arrives when I have to ditch this machine, I'll act for him and update the monsters so you can at least start the next round.

Rev, is this vine raised up on something? If it is then my slide for Ceara wouldn't be possible.

Erik only shakes his head at the continued attacks, realizing his allies aren't going to retreat after all. Deciding to go with it, Erik takes the now clear path and charges at the large vine.

Minor Action: Shift the Canon of Avoidance onto Ceara.

Move Action: Move to F21

Standard Action: Scorpion's Claw Strike on V1; 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (1) + 13 = 14 vs. AC for 2d8 + 6 ⇒ (7, 8) + 6 = 21 damage and on a hit, slide Ceara to C22 and give her a +3 power bonus to her AC until TEOMNT. (Note, that won't stack with Canon of Avoidance but will supersede it for her AC).

It's rooted to the ground.

I am mostly back, but I can't find the relevant documents relating to this adventure - they lurk on a shared drive the new computer hasn't found yet. I'll deal with the monsters and Brujo as soon as I can.

Eriks's attack is bold, but futile as he skids across the floor into the parent vine.

MAP

Vine 1 - BLOODIED; 2 shrouds; Under Brujo's Aegis of Shielding. Takes 9 fire damage each time damage done to anyone other than Brujo is reduced by Aegis, will take 10 psychic at start of turn from Echoing Threat.
Brujo - BLOODIED; 27/76hp; 7/10 surges, +2 defenses to start next turn. Used second wind. Used AP. 5 ongoing poison (se)
Shoot 4 - BLOODIED
Shoot 6
Shoot 8
Shoot 9
Shoot 12
Kelgan - BLOODIED; used AP; used second wind
Hobbes - BLOODIED; used AP
Perigia - BLOODIED; (used second wind)
Kel
Ceara - (used second wind); insubstantial; vulnerable 5 radiant; 5 ongoing poison (se); +2 all defenses until Erik changes his mind
Erik - BLOODIED

Got it. We're off again. Once more, apologies for the delay.

The parent vine writhes as it weakens, sacrificing more of its remaining life force to send another shoot springing up behind Ceara and lashing with ferocious tendrils at Kelgan, Brujo, Erik and Ceara.

Lashing Vines (Ref) - close burst 4.
1d20+14=15 - Vine v Kelgan. Miss.
1d20+14=22 - Vine v Brujo. Hits
1d20+14=28 - Vine v Erik. Hits
1d20+14=24 - Vine v Ceara. Hits.
2d6+4=13
13 damage to Brujo and Erik, and 6 damage to Ceara.

Brujo laughs wildly, shifting to flank with Ceara, but for once unable to land a blow on the rampant vegetation.

Greenflame Blade (AC)
1d20+114=15. Oops. Miss.

1d20=20. Saves v ongoing poison.

The shoots lash wildly at any target they can reach.

Poison Leash (Ref). On hit target takes 5 ongoing poison (se)
1d20+14=15 - S9 v Kelgan. Miss.
1d20+16=31 - S13 v Ceara. Hits.
1d8+4=9
4 damage to Ceara and 5 ongoing poison (se)

MAP

Kelgan - BLOODIED; used AP; used second wind
Hobbes - BLOODIED; used AP
Perigia - BLOODIED; (used second wind)
Kel
Ceara - (used second wind); insubstantial; vulnerable 5 radiant; 5 ongoing poison (se); +2 all defenses until Erik changes his mind
Erik - BLOODIED
Vine 1 - BLOODIED; 2 shrouds; Under Brujo's Aegis of Shielding. Takes 9 fire damage each time damage done to anyone other than Brujo is reduced by Aegis, will take 10 psychic at start of turn from Echoing Threat.
Brujo - BLOODIED; 9/76hp; 7/10 surges, +2 defenses to start next turn. Used second wind. Used AP
Shoot 4 - BLOODIED
Shoot 6
Shoot 8
Shoot 9
Shoot 12
Shoot 13

HP: 12/59
Surges: 6/9
AP: 0/1
Status: apply 2 shrouds whenever they are applied, bloodied, ongoing 5 poison.

"So, no retreat?" A smile spreads across Kelgan's face. "Well then, we stay and fight!" Kelgan grabs the nearest shoot and attempts to uproot it.

Grappling Strike on S9(Grabbed until EOMNT on hit, 2 damage on a miss): 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (2) + 15 = 171d10 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14

Kelgan's attempt to uproot the shoot brings protesting sap rising to the surface, even as his hands slip on the slick branches.

MAP

Hobbes - BLOODIED; used AP
Perigia - BLOODIED; (used second wind)
Kel
Ceara - (used second wind); insubstantial; vulnerable 5 radiant; 5 ongoing poison (se); +2 all defenses until Erik changes his mind
Erik - BLOODIED
Vine 1 - BLOODIED; 2 shrouds; Under Brujo's Aegis of Shielding. Takes 9 fire damage each time damage done to anyone other than Brujo is reduced by Aegis, will take 10 psychic at start of turn from Echoing Threat.
Brujo - BLOODIED; 9/76hp; 7/10 surges, +2 defenses to start next turn. Used second wind. Used AP
Shoot 4 - BLOODIED
Shoot 6
Shoot 8
Shoot 9 - BLOODIED
Shoot 12
Shoot 13
Kelgan - BLOODIED; used AP; used second wind

"Focus on the main plant, the shoots are just vines. Kill the body, and they die too!" calls out Nialla.

"OK, Ceara, I hope you know what you're doing." Hobbes says as he blasts the Vine with an Acid Orb.

+12 vs Ref, 31, 1d10+15 acid damage or 23 acid

Globs of acid eat further into the parent vine, which is now looking battered.

MAP

Perigia - BLOODIED; (used second wind)
Kel
Ceara - (used second wind); insubstantial; vulnerable 5 radiant; 5 ongoing poison (se); +2 all defenses until Erik changes his mind
Erik - BLOODIED
Vine 1 - BLOODIED; 2 shrouds; Under Brujo's Aegis of Shielding. Takes 9 fire damage each time damage done to anyone other than Brujo is reduced by Aegis, will take 10 psychic at start of turn from Echoing Threat.
Brujo - BLOODIED; 9/76hp; 7/10 surges, +2 defenses to start next turn. Used second wind. Used AP
Shoot 4 - BLOODIED
Shoot 6
Shoot 8
Shoot 9 - BLOODIED
Shoot 12
Shoot 13
Kelgan - BLOODIED; used AP; used second wind
Hobbes - BLOODIED; used AP

Perigia casts Scorching Burst in F23. to hit V1 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30 vs. reflex, to hit S4 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14 vs Reflex. Damage 1d6 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14 fire damage.

Edit: V1 takes a Critical hit so it take 14 plus 2d6 ⇒ (4, 6) = 10 fire damage

The parent vine wilts further under Perigia's flames. It is clear that it cannot last much longer.

MAP

Kel
Ceara - (used second wind); insubstantial; vulnerable 5 radiant; 5 ongoing poison (se); +2 all defenses until Erik changes his mind
Erik - BLOODIED
Vine 1 - BLOODIED; 2 shrouds; Under Brujo's Aegis of Shielding. Takes 9 fire damage each time damage done to anyone other than Brujo is reduced by Aegis, will take 10 psychic at start of turn from Echoing Threat.
Brujo - BLOODIED; 9/76hp; 7/10 surges, +2 defenses to start next turn. Used second wind. Used AP
Shoot 4 - BLOODIED
Shoot 6
Shoot 8
Shoot 9 - BLOODIED
Shoot 12
Shoot 13
Kelgan - BLOODIED; used AP; used second wind
Hobbes - BLOODIED; used AP
Perigia - BLOODIED; (used second wind)

Kel attacks the main vine again.

1st arrow, attack vs ac, 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (18) + 13 = 31, damage = 1d12 + 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (9) + (6) + 7 = 22
2nd arrow, attack vs ac, 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (18) + 13 = 31, damage = 1d12 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17

Kel's arrows do their work well. As they pierce the vital root system beneath it, the hideous plant finally crumples into compost. The shoots writhe in protest, but do not fall.

MAP

Ceara - (used second wind); insubstantial; vulnerable 5 radiant; 5 ongoing poison (se); +2 all defenses until Erik changes his mind
Erik - BLOODIED
Brujo - BLOODIED; 9/76hp; 7/10 surges, +2 defenses to start next turn. Used second wind. Used AP
Shoot 4 - BLOODIED
Shoot 6
Shoot 8
Shoot 9 - BLOODIED
Shoot 12
Shoot 13
Kelgan - BLOODIED; used AP; used second wind
Hobbes - BLOODIED; used AP
Perigia - BLOODIED; (used second wind)
Kel

"Damm, killing the head didn't kill the roots. Who thought that gardening could be so dangerous."

Nialla shifts to the side, as her blade lashes out at a shoot.

Shift to E22, Inescapable Blade vs S4. 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (15) + 12 = 27. On hit: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9. Save: 1d20 ⇒ 18

HP: 7/59
Surges: 6/9
AP: 0/1
Status: bloodied

"What angers me is that even if we kill all the shoots, we have to go thru the gate. This isn't the end, its just the beginning. We still have no way to get those people safely down off this thing." Hobbes calls out to Kel.

Ceara becomes solid and methodically strikes down another shoot.

Ceara

MAP

Erik - BLOODIED
Brujo - BLOODIED; 9/76hp; 7/10 surges, +2 defenses to start next turn. Used second wind. Used AP
Shoot 6
Shoot 8
Shoot 9 - BLOODIED
Shoot 12
Shoot 13
Kelgan - BLOODIED; used AP; used second wind
Hobbes - BLOODIED; used AP
Perigia - BLOODIED; (used second wind)
Kel
Ceara - (used second wind); +2 all defenses until Erik changes his mind

Erik takes a deep breath and tries to blast 2 of the shoots away with the force of his own voice but the long fight has left him hoarse and fatigued. The wind barely trembles as his sonic waves bounce about harmlessly.

"We can do it. We are nearly done!"

Move to E24

Shout of Triumph
1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11 vs. S13's FORT
1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14 vs. S6's FORT
1d6 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10 thunder damage and on a hit, push them up against the wall.