The Once & Future KingMaker

Game Master Aest

Sunset grins wickedly at the mite that's dared come to close...

Burning Hands:3d4 ⇒ (3, 1, 3) = 7(DC 15 Ref Save)

Creating a fan of flame catching it and the ant besides.

Fort Save:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14

Lets just admit Sunset's going down due to tha' ant sting, hey? Save every one a lot of extra time with rollin'....

The below are included in stats or rolls as needed, AC is updated above!
Divine Favor 6/10 rounds
Shield of Faith 2+ mins
Bless 2+ mins

Will vs DC 10 Doom: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22
Fort Vs 17: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (14) + 11 = 25

She grunts as the stinger punctures her armor, growling angrily at the poison seeping from the wound and refuses to shudder as the dread falls over her again. "ENOUGH!" Her shout dispels the dread, the poison doesn't take hold and her eyes glow a blood read as her anger continues to keep her on her feet. I won't be defeated! I will not RUN! With that on her mind she fought doggedly on. Pressing her free hand to her injuries and healing them only slightly this time.

Sw - Lay on hands 4/7 remaining: 1d6 ⇒ 3

It was enough though, enough to keep going... Keep fighting. Her eyes fell on the injured Knight ant...

To Hit Wounded Blue Knight Ant +Bless + DivFav -PowAtk +Flank: 1d20 + 7 + 1 + 1 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 7 + 1 + 1 - 2 + 2 = 23
Damage +DivFav +Pow Atk: 2d8 + 3 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (1, 6) + 3 + 1 + 4 = 15

With enemies now pressing in, Seraph choose a more reckless course. Wielding her blade one handed she yanks it from the ants corpse, hefting it overhead before trying to swing it down with all her force at the wounded Knight Ant. The small knife catching in her armor makes her look down, only after burying her sword in the real threat. She doesn't even pay the mite any real mind, ignoring it until the Ant's were dealt with...

Barkskin on himself and Strawberry: +2 AC; 38 min
Magic Fang on Strawberry: +1 to hit and dmg; 2 min
Gravity Bow: bow does 2d6 dmg; 2 min
Summon Monster 3/4 rounds

Will v Doom: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
Torod fires at the giant ant (order of preference- blue/green)
Comp Longbow, mw mighty +2: tiger aspect, bless, gravity bow, rapid shot
to hit: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (10) + 6 + 1 + 1 - 2 = 16 to hurt: 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (4, 4) + 2 = 10

Comp Longbow, mw mighty +2: tiger aspect, bless, gravity bow, rapid shot
to hit: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (10) + 6 + 1 + 1 - 2 = 16 to hurt: 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (2, 1) + 2 = 5

Small Earth Elemental
HP 13| AC 17 T 10 FF 17| Fo +4 Re -1 Wi +3, immune bleed, paralysis, poison, sleep, and stunning| Move 20', burrowing20', earth glide| improved bull rush, power attack| earth mastery|
Slam +6 (1d6+4)
The elemental pounds purple ant.
Slam: earth mastery, flank
to hit: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 6 + 1 + 2 = 27 to hurt: 1d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 4 + 1 = 11

Poison -8 str

Strawberry continues to fight through the fatigue of the poison's effects (order of preference- large blue/purple/large green)

Strawberry Bite:bless, magic fang, poison
to hit: 1d20 + 9 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 9 + 1 + 1 = 18 to hurt: 1d6 + 4 + 1 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 1 + 1 - 4 = 4 trip: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21

Strawberry Claw: bless, poison
to hit: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 9 + 1 = 20 to hurt: 1d3 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 - 4 = 1

Strawberry Claw: bless, poison
to hit: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 9 + 1 = 12 to hurt: 1d3 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 - 4 = 3

One of Asta's earth elementals flanks with the one summoned by Torod, and slams its fist into the ant standing between them.

Small earth elemental flanking earth mastery attack: 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 6 + 2 + 1 = 24 for 1d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 1 = 7 damage.

The other earth elemental, flanking with Seraph, drives its rocky fist into the chitin of the blue knight ant!

Small earth elemental flanking earth mastery attack: 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 6 + 2 + 1 = 19 for 1d6 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 1 + 4 = 10 damage.

Asta frowns and clenches her will against the debilitating wave of DOOM flowing forth from the Mites and assailing her ....
Asta's Will save: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20
.... and shakes it off, her voice faltering not even for a moment as she calls out for more troops!

As the Witch's spell ends, (1d3 ⇒ 2), two more small earth elementals join the fray. One rises from the ground behind the Mite threatening Seraph, the other behind the Mite closest to Sunset. Both raise their rocky fists to beat the green knight ant into the ground!

Small earth elemental (Seraph) flanking earth mastery attack: 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 6 + 2 + 1 = 26 for 1d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 4 + 1 = 11 damage.
Small earth elemental (Sunset) flanking earth mastery attack: 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 6 + 2 + 1 = 15 for 1d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 1 = 7 damage.

Not yet finished with her summoning, Asta chants a Word of Power -- then doubles over and vomits. Spiders rush up her throat and spew from her mouth, the rustling swarm moving towards the green knight ant to swarm up its legs, nipping and biting as they go!

Vomit swarm. Spiders move onto the green knight ant and auto-hit for 1d6 ⇒ 6 damage, plus distraction, plus poison. Fort. DC 11 or take 1d2 ⇒ 2 Str. damage.

Will save: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17

Justinian shakes off the doom of the mites. What were these vermin compared to the minions of the Abyss?

He thrusts his shield forward. In these tight quarters, channeling the healing power of Iomedae was at it's most effective.

Channel Energy: 3d6 ⇒ (6, 3, 5) = 14 That should heal everyone to full except Seraph, and she's damn close to full.

8/21/17

Feeling more of the poison, Sunset cast burning hands at her mite and green knight ant. Both fail taking the full burst of fire.

Resisting both the doom and poison Seraph, heals more of her wounds as she strikes the Blue Knight Ant hitting it hard and dropping it.

Torod shrugs off the doom and fires his arrows at the green knight ant, just missing with both. His earth elemental don’t miss the purple ant and does drop it with the powerful slam.

The weakened Strawberry bites and claws at the green knight ant hitting it twice.

Asta’s elementals move and attack the green knight hitting it twice and black mite once with slams. The Queen then vomits another spider swarm and sends it to attack the green knight.

The mite’s doom fails to affect Justinian as he channels more healing power from Iomedae selectively avoiding the two knight ants and the freshly downed purple ant, Unfortunately it does heals the two downed mites.

The Green knight fights on attacking Seraph, but misses with both bite and sting.

The mites cast doom on the hero's again.

The two prone mites fight with total defence.

Needed Saves
Sunset Fort DC20 vs Mega ant poison or take 2 STR damage.
Sunset, Justian, Asta, Seraph, Torod Make one will vs Doom DC10 or be shaken 1 min

The only light in the tunnels and cavern is from Doran’s shield.
Normal light in yellow area, dim light for another 20ft. Those with low light vision can see twice as far as double each increment.

Round 7: Bold may Act: (Spells: Bless +1, 6 of 10r)
Seraph: 16-3-14=0 dam
Sunset: 2-14=0 damage, (poison 6/6r, 8+2? STR damage, 0/2 saves DC20)
Torod:
Strawberry: 0 damage, 8 STR damage;
S. Earth Elem:
Asta: 8-14=0 damage;
S. Earth Elem #1:
S. Earth Elem #2:
S. Earth Elem #3:
S. Earth Elem #4:
Doran: 6-14=0 damage
King Mite (red):
Mites: green sicken 1, orange sicken 2 , blue sicken 1, yellow sicken 6, Cyan 7-14=0 dam, , black 10-14=0 damage
Knight Ants: Green 4+7+1+4+7+11+6=40 dam; Blue 30+15=45 dam dying
Ants: Purple 10+11 damage dying,

Barkskin on himself and Strawberry: +2 AC; 38 min
Magic Fang on Strawberry: +1 to hit and dmg; 2 min
Gravity Bow: bow does 2d6 dmg; 2 min
Summon Monster 2/4 rounds

Torod sees the mite king and, though he wants to target him, instead targets the mites (orange and yellow if orange falls).

Comp Longbow, mw mighty +2: tiger aspect, gravity bow, rapid shot, bless
to hit: 1d20 + 6 + 1 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 6 + 1 - 2 + 1 = 22 to hurt: 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (4, 3) + 2 = 9

Comp Longbow, mw mighty +2: tiger aspect, gravity bow, rapid shot, bless
to hit: 1d20 + 6 + 1 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 6 + 1 - 2 + 1 = 14 to hurt: 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (6, 6) + 2 = 14

Small Earth Elemental
HP 13| AC 17 T 10 FF 17| Fo +4 Re -1 Wi +3, immune bleed, paralysis, poison, sleep, and stunning| Move 20', burrowing20', earth glide| improved bull rush, power attack| earth mastery|
Slam +6 (1d6+4)
The earth elemental finishes off the purple ant.
Slam: earth mastery
to hit: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 6 + 1 = 16 to hurt: 1d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 1 = 8

Fort Save:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15(Vs Poison)

Will Save:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23(Vs DOOM)

"Fry ye lil' varmint!"

Burning hands: DC15 Ref save

3d4 ⇒ (4, 2, 1) = 7

Yes, the ant as well. Lets share tha' burnin-ation

Oops! Forgot to save versus Doom.

Will v Doom: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Reduce to hits by 2 please.

Will save: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10 Yikes! Close

Finally free of the threatening ants, Justinian reaches out and touches Strawberry. "Iomedae cura tu fuerza"

Lesser Restoration: 1d4 ⇒ 1 Of course

A small of modicum of the big cat's strength is returned to her.

Lesser Restoration has a 3 round casting time.

I've been thinking, wouldn't Doom and Bless cancel each other out?

Lesser Restoration has a 3 round casting time.

You are correct sir. I forgot all about that, I've been waiting to use it for so many rounds now. Option Two! GM Glyn, please replace the casting of Lesser Restoration with Bull's Strength on the valiant SBD.

Ok

Will save 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22

Asta shakes off the assault on her will, grinning fiercely at the Mites.
"Not this time, wretches," she promises. "Not this time."
The Witch draws and loads her sling, twirls it, and launches a lead bullet at the last knight ant!
Ranged attack 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 1 = 8 for 1d4 ⇒ 4 damage.

The two earth elementals closest to the green knight ant unleash their fury, rocky fists rising and falling in a grim rhythm.
Small earth elemental #3 flanking earth mastery attack: 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 2 + 1 = 16 for 1d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 1 = 10 damage.
Small earth elemental #4 flanking earth mastery attack: 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 6 + 2 + 1 = 27 for 1d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 1 = 6 damage.

One of the earth elementals which had been flanking with Strawberry Deathstrike lumbers away from the fallen ant, all the way around Seraph, so it can join in the fun of battering away at the last remaining knight ant.
Small earth elemental #1 flanking earth mastery attack: 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 6 + 2 + 1 = 29 for 1d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 4 + 1 = 11 damage.

The last earth elemental, dully aware that its cousins are having all the heroics and it needs to get closer, raises its fist -- and brings it down hard on the Mite between it and the big cheese.
Small earth elemental #2 earth mastery attack: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 6 + 1 = 8 for 1d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 1 = 9 damage.

And all the while, the spider swarm continues to burrow and sting and nip....!
Spider swarm auto-damage 1d6 ⇒ 1 damage, plus distraction, plus poison Fort. DC 11 or take 1d2 ⇒ 2 Str. damage.

8/22/17

Feeling the mite’s doom take hold Torod fires his bow taking down the orange and yellow mites. His elemental kills the dying purple ant. bless is +1, doom is shaken -2 attack, save, skills, ability checks.

Severely weakened Sunset feels the poison work it’s damage, but it has run it’s course. She does resist the doom magic and then uses burning hands once again on the mites and knight ant. The Knight ant tries to attack her as she cast the spell, but misses. Both the knight and ant save, but it is enough to drop them both.

Doran barely resisting the mite’s doom, cast bull's strength on strawberry.

Asta shakes off the doom fires a sling at one of the mites only to miss. Her small army of elemental move forward to attack mites taking out the black mite, orange

Doom = 1 min of Shaken: A shaken character takes a –2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks. Shaken is a less severe state of fear than frightened or panicked.

The only light in the tunnels and cavern is from Doran’s shield.
Normal light in yellow area, dim light for another 20ft. Those with low light vision can see twice as far as double each increment.

Round 7: Bold may Act: (Spells: Bless +1, 6 of 10r)
Seraph: 0 dam
Sunset: 0 damage, 8+2=10 STR damage
Torod:
Strawberry: 0 damage, 8 STR damage;
S. Earth Elem:
Asta: 0 damage;
S. Earth Elem #1:
S. Earth Elem #2:
S. Earth Elem #3:
S. Earth Elem #4:
Doran: 6-14=0 damage
King Mite (red):
Mites: green 22 dead , orange 9 dying , blue 6 dying , yellow 14 dead, Cyan 3 dam dying, , black 10 damage dying,
Knight Ants: Green 40+3=43 dam dying; Blue 45+1=46 dam dying
Ants: Purple 10+11+8=29 damage dead

Poison str -8
Strawberry finishes off the two dying knight ants.
Sorry Seraph

Bite: tiger aspect, magic fang, poison, bull str, bless
to hit 1d20 + 9 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 9 + 1 + 1 = 12 to hurt1d6 + 4 + 1 - 4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 1 - 4 + 2 = 4

Claw: tiger aspect, poison, bull str, bless
to hit 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 9 + 2 + 1 = 32 to hurt1d3 + 4 - 4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 4 - 4 + 2 = 4

Claw: tiger aspect, poison, bull str, bless
to hit 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 9 + 2 + 1 = 32 to hurt1d3 + 4 - 4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 4 - 4 + 2 = 5

confirm crit Claw 1: tiger aspect, poison, bull str, bless
to hit 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 9 + 2 + 1 = 27 to hurt1d3 + 4 - 4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 4 - 4 + 2 = 4

confirm crit Claw 2: tiger aspect, poison, bull str, bless
to hit 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 9 + 2 + 1 = 31 to hurt1d3 + 4 - 4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 4 - 4 + 2 = 5

Asta concentrates on her spider swarm, and sends it scurrying towards the Mite king - bypassing her earth elementals.
Standard action for Asta.

Asta's two northermost earth elementals plod up to the Mite king on his tick and move into flanking positions, basalt fists rising and descending with brutal regularity.
Small earth elemental #1 flanking earth mastery 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 6 + 2 + 1 = 29 for 1d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 1 = 7 damage.
CRIT THREAT! Roll to confirm 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 6 + 2 + 1 = 26 for 1d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 1 = 10 damage.
Small earth elemental #2 flanking earth mastery 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 6 + 2 + 1 = 13 for 1d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 1 = 6 damage.

The earth elemental just to the south clumps over to join its comrades in the attack on Grubble.
Small earth elemental #3 earth mastery 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 6 + 1 = 27 for 1d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 1 = 7 damage.
CRIT THREAT! Roll to confirm 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 1 = 9 for 1d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 1 = 9 damage.

Asta's earth elemental adjacent to Seraph lashes out at the dying Mite before stomping north to join the assault, clearly intent on cleaning up before moving on.
Small earth elemental earth mastery 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 6 + 1 = 16 for 1d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 1 = 8 damage.

The below are included in stats or rolls as needed, AC is updated above!
Divine Favor 7/10 rounds
Shield of Faith 2+ mins
Bless 2+ mins
Smite Vs Mite King - Add +5 to hit, +2 to damage, +5 deflection bonus to AC.

Will save vs doom: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17

It takes a double move to reach the Mite King, around the Elementals and such. I've updated the map. :)
Swa: Activate Smite vs Mite King.

She shrugs off the doom meant to distract her, turning from the fallen mites and ants to focus on the object of her anger. The Mite King, she points at him with her blade, her whole form shimmering with divine might as she spoke. "In Asta's name..." With that said she grips her large blade with both hands and moves up alongside the Elementals. Pinning the might King and its fell beast with sheer weight of numbers.

The doom casting though had instilled doubt, little by little her mind wondered. Was this a diversion?

8/23/17

Strawberry bite misses but both claws critically wound the dying green knight Ant, but not quite enough to kill it totally.

Not yet Asta’s turn.

Seraph shrugs off the doom and advances to threaten the king mite.

The King mite beyond reason with rage orders Tickleback to attack as he strikes at Seraph, both miss the armored hero.

Round 8: Now it's Asta's turn.

Asta mentally directs her spider swarm, as the elements move up to attack the mite king.

The first elemental shifts and hits the Mite king killing him outright.

The second elemental moves up to flank. Tickleback miss the elemental as it moves through the threaded area, but it does enough to cause the elemental to miss too.

The Third elemental moves forward hitting Tickleback, but not critically.

The fourth elemental kill the black mite before moving up to join the assault.

The spider swarm moves forward stopping to attack the blue and orange mites. Killing the orange mite.

Doom = 1 min of Shaken: A shaken character takes a –2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks. Shaken is a less severe state of fear than frightened or panicked.

The only light in the tunnels and cavern is from Doran’s shield.
Normal light in yellow area, dim light for another 20ft. Those with low light vision can see twice as far as double each increment.

Round 8: Bold may Act: (Spells: Bless +1, 7 of 10r)
Seraph:
Sunset: 10 STR damage
Torod:
Strawberry: 8 STR damage;
S. Earth Elem: blue
Asta:
S. Earth Elem #1:
S. Earth Elem #2:
S. Earth Elem #3:
S. Earth Elem #4:
Doran:
King Mite (red): +7+10=17
Tickleback: +7
Mites: green 22 dead , orange 9+1+5=15 dead , blue 6+1+5=12 dying , yellow 14 dead, Cyan 3+1 dam dying, , black 10+1+8=19 damage dead,
Knight Ants: Green 43+4+5+4+5+1=62 dam dying; Blue 46+1=47 dam dying
Ants: Purple 29 damage dead

Barkskin on himself and Strawberry: +2 AC; 38 min
Magic Fang on Strawberry: +1 to hit and dmg; 2 min
Gravity Bow: bow does 2d6 dmg; 2 min
Summon Monster 1/4 rounds
Doom: -2 on d20 rolls

Torod steps out to get a better bead on Tickleback.

Comp Longbow, mw mighty +2: tiger aspect, gravity bow, rapid shot, bless, doom
to hit: 1d20 + 6 + 1 - 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 1 - 2 + 1 - 2 = 6 to hurt: 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (2, 6) + 2 = 10

Comp Longbow, mw mighty +2: tiger aspect, gravity bow, rapid shot, bless, doom
to hit: 1d20 + 6 + 1 - 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 6 + 1 - 2 + 1 - 2 = 20 to hurt: 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (5, 2) + 2 = 9

Small Earth Elemental
HP 13| AC 17 T 10 FF 17| Fo +4 Re -1 Wi +3, immune bleed, paralysis, poison, sleep, and stunning| Move 20', burrowing20', earth glide| improved bull rush, power attack| earth mastery|
Slam +6 (1d6+4)
Torod sends the elemental to scout some of the complex before its time on this plane expires.

The below are included in stats or rolls as needed, AC is updated above!
Divine Favor 8/10 rounds
Shield of Faith 2+ mins
Bless 2+ mins .

Atk Tickleback, two handed, (L) Bastard sword +1 + divfav +bless -PA: 1d20 + 7 + 1 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 7 + 1 + 1 - 2 = 16
Damage +Divfav +PA: 2d8 + 4 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (6, 3) + 4 + 1 + 4 = 18

She easily blocked and sidestepped the blows from the Mite Kings vermin mount. She however only saw her failure from weeks before, the boy dying horrifically. Insects all over his body. She raged internally, her face twisted into a horrible snarl as she faced the source of her loathing.

This close Seraph was able to complete her personalmission, with a two handed grip she raised her large blade. "Your kingdom shall never e..." She was cut off as he was killed and in anger she put all her might behind the blow as she aimed to take down the last vermin Her fury was at its highest point, her eyes glowing blood red as she brought the blade down with everything she had. Intent on finishing this as quickly as possible.

Poison Str -8
Bull Strength (Justinian) Str +4

Even though she is reinvigorated with Justinian's spell, Strawberry does not advance. (Hold Action)

"So falls my enemy's throne," Asta says, her voice cold and clear.

The combined wounds from Torod's arrows and Seraph's sword are enough to bring down Tickleback a giant tick that was the last vestigial of the mite's army.

Looking around you find the mite's warchest full loot gained from their rampaging army and their own resources.

Combat over

Seraph stands there like a statue, blade dripping and her muscles rigid and her anger still raging. The treasure wasn't lost on her, she dug through the Mite Kings items themselves first. Looking for something to give the family whose child died. Something that would prove the deed was done. "Next are the patrols. We wipe them out, to the last mite."

If the Mite king has nothing distinctly his then she takes his corpse.

She only inspects the loot chest after securing the kings corpse.

Torod goes through and makes sure their enemies are dead.

Asta glides over to Grubble's corpse and - provided Seraph allows her to - unceremoniously slings it over her shoulder. If the Mite King wore a crown, she takes it off and slips it onto her arm as a nracelet.

"How much is there?" she asks.

Justinian follows Torod, after casting a restorative on Strawberry.

LR: 1d4 ⇒ 4

Watching the others looting bodies and chests, he shakes his head. '...priorities...' he thinks to himself as helps verify their enemies are dead.

Once they are sure that all the mites and ants are dead, Torod and Strawberry begin investigating more of the complex to make sure all is safe.
(Torod can cast Light and Strawberry has Darkvision.)

Seraph turns to the Queen when she gets close, embracing her tightly before releasing her, hands still on Asta's shoulders as Seraph looked her directly in the eyes. "Don't ever scare me like that again." Her words were stern, barely above a harsh whisper and for good reason, her mind was still reeling at the thought of losing Asta still. They got lucky and that frightened her more then the ants ever did.

From there she released Asta, moving so she could start working on the King. She gives her whatever she asks for leaving her to take what she needed from the fallen fool king. Instead Seraph focused on gathering up the mites equipment, more to sell, more to repay the loss to the families that suffered in the war. At Asta's question her response was distant. "Probably not enough, Milady." She clicks her tongue as they checked the dead. A useless effort, if they weren't dead they still be fighting. Her anger was simmering, the glowing of her eyes in the darkness an indicator. She pulls the remaining Alchemist Vials from her pack, not even caring at the personal cost, only that the mission was a partial success. She didn't verify what was in the loot chest, only that they moved on quickly.

"Replenish your fire, I'll carry this so we can sort it lat-" She pauses when Torod goes further into the mine. "Ensuring the mine is clear comes first then." She hefts the heavier bag and moves next to Asta. "Whenever you're ready Milady, Sunset stay close and please don't get in front of me this time. I couldn't stand it if you too get bruised any more then you already are." Her anger flared, she was furious how things almost turned out. She didn't know what she would have done if she had failed them. It was her job to get hurt, to be broken, her duty.

5 Alchemist potions left, distribute amongst yourselves.

You find the gold mine is now clear of both mites and vermin. You do locate two more pit traps in the main room but no one falls for them.

There are still the few random patrols of Ant's and Mites, but without the king mite they are likely to flee the area.

The mite king has a small silver head band that he used as a crown, it has no magic aura.

Looking through the war chest you find the following items.

Magic Item

It is late in the day, your group has been travailing for more than 10 hours and then battling the mite forces for what feels like hours, but in truth was only a hand full of minutes.

The party is tired, but in good shape for the most part except to the weakened conditions of Sunset and Strawberry.

Sunset: 10 STR damage
Strawberry: 8-4=8 STR damage;

Yowza!

Seraph was glad the mine finally clear, she quickly cleans her blade before sheathing it.

"Let's return to town. I will gather our forces and deal with the remaining mite patrols." She was relentless in her drive to wipe them out, they had announced their new Queen after all. There was no choice but to bury them.

Sunset does her best to help out and keep up.

"Hold up," Asta says as she sorts through the scrolls.

"I think we should make a division. This one, Effortless armour, is good for both Clerics and Paladins. Justinian, Seraph, you two should probably talk this through.

This one, Ant Haul, is usable for Druids, Alchemists and Wizards. Sunset, if you could scribe this into your book, and maybe make a copy for Torod, I'm sure you can both find uses for it.

"Now this one, Command.... I'd like to take this one. Croft, you're getting a cup of wine when we get back to the castle.

Now, my Knight .... We do need to keep in mind the greater Fey of the region. Also, what about Crackjaw, the Mite Druid?"

There was no sign of Crackjaw here or in the first battle with the mites when you rescued the family.

Gon'a be fun findin' that lil bugger in'a woods an' wilderness.... (¬_¬)

Seraph turns, looking over the scroll, before she looked at Asta in the dark. Seraph was only concerned with the war at hand, the mites and ending the current threat regardless of what She faced. Her blood was burning for battle, her anger wouldn't allow for anything less then dominating the enemy.

When she spoke her voice was steady but not completely calm, nor argumentative, as she asked. "What is your command?" Asta had unleashed her and as commanded she would make the Mites bleed. If Crackjaw crossed her, she'd cleave him with the rest of his kin.

Asta purses her lips.
"We are currently low on resources. I think we should head back to Greenheart to recover."

She nods before she adjusts her metal collar, the chain jangling. She let go of a tensely held breath. Which appears to make her inhuman muscles contract back to normal. Her eyes dim then the natural emerald color returning and gleaming in the darkness.

The stoic look left her face as she quickly tried to rein in her inner demons.

She hefts the loot filled pack across her shoulders and keeps her sword drawn. "We will reassess in the morning then. Good. I'll lead the way, Justinian take up the rear, we are the strongest. Torod, you and strawberry stay in the middle with Asta and Sunset. If anything gets in our way we cut it down."

With that she was ready, though if someone had suggestions she made time before heading out and back to the horses.

"Wait," Asta says.
The Witch reaches up and gently pulls Seraph's head down until it comes to rest against her shoulder. Slowly, the Witch Queen starts to stroke the hair of the White Knight.
"You have done well. So well," Asta says. "And you did no more than you had to. You can be proud of your victories. All of them."

The group moves out of the gold mine back to where you left the horses and a few guards. It's now early evening as you secure the war chest to one of the animals, the group is ready to ride home.

It's been a long day. Are you taking the road directly back to Greenheart, or back they route you came?

Everyone, please make a Con save verses DC14 or take 1d6 ⇒ 5 non-lethal and be fatigued. Going on 10 hours of travail for the day.

She leans into Asta shoulder, her heavy blades tip falling to rest on the floor of the mine. She nodded and said nothing as the anger faded.

When they finally left she presses for the most direct route back to the horses. Being inhumanlu tough meant she could handle the fatigue but the others were not as lucky. Or were still weakened from poison. So straight back to the horses was best in her mind.

Fort save: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16
Perception - watching for ambushes: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17

Fort. 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22

"Agreed. Best speed home," Asta says.

Fort. 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

"I'm not scouting ahead," Croft says, sullen, as he slumps on Asta's shoulder. "I'm exhausted. Someone else can fly around and warn you guys about bushwhackers."

The gold mine hex is some distance from the capital, why wouldn't we camp here?

I thought with the unrest, recent arrest of Grigori and such it would be a better idea to get home. Heal up and take care of official business. Honestly if the majority want to stay put then Seraph will, but we need to at least recover our horses. Seraph isn't leaving Julius to be eaten. Lol

Fort: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20

"I, for one, won't be travelling all night to get back to the city. It can wait until tomorrow." With that, Justinian begins to make camp at the entrance to the mine, being the most defensible place in the immediate area.

I am... unsure. Am definately for pushing ahead and getting back to the troubles we've left behind A.S.A.P....

Fort: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26
Strawberry Fort: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26

"Justinian, don't forget about the war at home. In the aftermath of that blowhard, our people need to see us with a victory. And to do so quickly makes it all the more impressive and impactful. The Wardens of the Greenbelt are marching through the night to put their people's minds at ease. Come with us. Be one of us."