The Ruby Phoenix Tournament with GM Deadly Secret - Table 1 (Inactive)

Game Master Deadly secret

Frustrated by the druids continued delaying tactics, and unwilling to use up any more of her resources on a (not very interesting) sideshow, Say'ri unfastens the chain linking her to the tiger and swoops over the wall of force surrounding the arena.

Well that was boring. And annoying. Her telepathic voice is clearly frustrated. Did anyone see anything going on?

Say'ri flies up and offers to forfeit. The small crowd boos a little but the woman seems perfectly ok with that as she raises her arms in the air as victor and the crowd cheers for you.

As you exit the ring, Marthysan approaches you. The paladin seems concerned and asks, "Have any of you encountered anything strange lately or heard any rumors that may not have reached my ears while I've was focused on the tournament and other official business."

"Sure sure, the Golden League guys are fixing and rigging matches trying to make coin. Though we haven't been approached or talked too, so can't be sure. Seems if they just bet on us they would make all the coin they need." She says very matter of fact but yet playfully as not bothered by the situation.

"Yes, it appears a number of people are ill, and now there's been that whole tower collapsing incident. Could be just to rig the matches for bets. Could be just someone trying to gain an edge." Takeshi shrugs his heavily armored shoulders. "It is fortunate that we have not yet been targeted, though I would imagine that will soon change." As he speaks, he carefully watches the "paladin," attempting to determine if his concern is genuine or if he merely wished to see how much they knew about what was going on.

Sense motive: 1d20 ⇒ 10

Say'ri too sizes up the paladin, his arrivals always seem a little too well timed.

SM: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (1) + 15 = 16

*blech!*

You may believe what you want in regards to his motives.

Marthysan responds, "The Golden League you say. Yes, after investigation it appears there was sabotage to the three towers and if what you're saying is true, it seems they are trying to rig the tournament."

You all hear a call out for Marthysan to return to the Emissary's side as the next match will start soon. He turns to you after listening to the call out, "Something is going on here and I'd like to get to the bottom of it, would you meet me at Yon Loi's at 9 pm to discuss the situation. I'm afraid I can't trust anyone else and your team has always been honest and fair." He trots off.

The Emissary calls out for 'The Silence' to head to the Grand Pavilion for your next tournament match. You are instructed to remove any footwear and stand ready to fight atop the smoldering coals. Yes this means, no shoes. This also means if you have 'magical shoes' you will not get their benefit from this match. Players have the opportunity as they wait to cast spells to preclude fire damage (such as energy resistance or protection from energy), but the tournament officials warn you that the crowd disapproves of such actions, seeing it as taking the easy way out.

You may cast 10 min/CL or longer spells before fight.

Initiative
Takeshi Yoshida 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13
Égaré 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19
Aayalla Rand 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15
Say'ri Al Bashere 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
Chanter (pink) 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21
Chanter (orange) 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Chanter (blue) 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11
Chanter (green) 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11

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Chanter (pink) begins a bardic performance and begins to cast a spell.
Spellcraft
Aayalla 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (19) + 15 = 34
Say’ri 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (17) + 15 = 32
You both know he is casting 'haste' on his party.

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Up next, Égaré, Aayalla & Takeshi! In that order, you may call to delay after one or the other if you want to wait and see what your ally does.

Currently Active: Heroism, False Life
False Life: 1d10 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16

Égaré swigs down a pair of extracts while waiting for the signal to start, then pulls out one of his little vials. He gauges the weight in his hand before moving out into the burning cinders and hurling the little capsule at the singing mage.

Move to D8
Bomb (Targets Pink, 1 range increment, Heroism): 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (5) + 13 = 18
Damage (Fire, DC: 19 Ref for half): 6d6 + 4 ⇒ (6, 5, 2, 2, 2, 4) + 4 = 25
10 splash damage
Performance Check (Energy Effect): 1d20 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 2 + 3 = 22

Égaré Reflex: 1d20 + 16 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 16 + 2 = 19 moves across the coals. They are hot to your feet. You're able to reflex and take half damage. 1d6 ⇒ 3 fire damage.

Égaré throws a bomb at pink and it hits. He reflexes away and takes half damage. Orange fails to reflex and takes the splash damage.

The crowd cheers for the great start to a fight!

I'm assuming the coals cover the entire arena? Basically just want to know if we charge in right to the enemies if they'll get to ignore the coal fire damage because the starting area is safe or not.

Uncertain as to if Aayalla planned to charge in or not, Takeshi waits to watch her. If Aayalla charges all the way across, Takeshi will do likewise, so she doesn't get surrounded. Otherwise he'll move once and ready an action to attack in the hopes of drawing them forward and away from that wall, so they can be flanked.

All squares have coal in them.

Aayalla?

Sorry was out of town and my left hand was having a gout flare up and couldn't type yesterday. :) Is flying looked down upon? If not she will be flying if it is she will suck it up :)

Entering with Freedom of Movement and Fly.

Round 1

Aayalla stands hovering above the coals. She blows her horn beginning her dances as she flies forward. When close she weaves the magic of her spells to dart over the head of the other team striking the chanter.

Bladed Dash attack on pink: 1d20 + 29 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 29 + 4 = 37
Damage: 1d6 + 20 ⇒ (4) + 20 = 24

I can't move my token:
Swift: Battle dance with horn blow.
Move: Fly forward 50' with 5' altitude to move over enemies.
Standard: Bladed dash to move in attack no AoO

What square #?

The crowd boos as Aayalla begins to fly.

I didn't want to fly if it was going to be negative. unless no one could answer before hand then it is what it is :) End up in B16 5'ft off the ground.

Seeing that Aayalla was unlikely to get surrounded as she flies over a wall, Takeshi moves up almost parallel to Egare and prepares to strike anybody silly enough to come close.

Move to G8 and ready an action to defensively attack anybody who comes within reach.

Readied attack, fighting defensively: 1d20 + 27 - 4 ⇒ (19) + 27 - 4 = 42
Confirm crit: 1d20 + 27 - 4 ⇒ (7) + 27 - 4 = 30
Normal damage: 1d10 + 15 ⇒ (4) + 15 = 19
Crit damage: 1d10 + 15 ⇒ (4) + 15 = 19

Reflex for coals: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (1) + 12 = 13

AC currently 37 from fighting defensively

No one told you it would be looked down upon, so perhaps you didn’t know.

Also, if anyone want to roll a reflex on your turn for the hot coals while touching them you can. Other than that I’ll roll them for you if you forget. Sorry I didn’t mention this before!

Aayalla hits and does some damage to the man.

Takeshi readies an action after he moves. He fails to avoid the hot coals and takes 1d6 ⇒ 2 fire damage.

Chanter (blue) begins chanting and Aayalla gets a sense of growing dread, causing you to take become shaken. He then casts a spell.
Spellcraft
Aayalla 1d20 + 15 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 15 - 2 = 26
Say’ri 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (13) + 15 = 28

Charter (green) begins chanting and casts a spell.
Spellcraft
Aayalla 1d20 + 15 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 15 - 2 = 15
Say’ri 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (9) + 15 = 24

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Snap out of it! Say'ri mental voice is loud and clear to Takeshi, accompanied by a crack of shadow magic.

Dispel Check: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 26 Targetted at Takeshi to remove the confusion effect. Hopefully that works. If not then she'll hold to counterspell.

If dread is fear effect which shaken normally is Aayalla is immune to fear. Just an FYI :)

Ok that's fine :)

Say'ri Reflex: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12 takes 1d6 ⇒ 1 fire damage as the hot coals burn your feet. She then casts dispel and removes the targeted effect and Takeshi is no longer confused.

Chanter (orange) moves 5 ft and is chanting with a hum. He then shouts, ”Back off! as both words seem to strike Aayalla FF AC 22
Ranged touch attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (10) + 12 = 22
Miss

Round 2

Chanter (pink) moves 5 ft and lets the performance linger. He then shouts at Aayalla FF AC 22 ”Your turn!”
Ranged touch attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (13) + 12 = 25
Hits
8d6 ⇒ (5, 4, 4, 2, 4, 5, 3, 6) = 33 sonic damage

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Up next, Égaré! Then Aayalla!

Currently Active: Heroism, False Life (13 THP)
Moving to C13 and readying an action to claw Pink if he tries literally anything.
Égaré is mugging for the audience some.

Égaré simply walks across the searing coals as if nothing were the matter and taps one of the chanters with a heavy, clawed finger as if to politely remind him that he was here.

I just noticed that chanter orange attack actually hit but when I was creating the post it actually missed. I'm gonna go with the original roll that it missed.

Égaré Reflex: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (9) + 16 = 25 takes half of 1d6 ⇒ 5 fire damage as he crosses the coals, then readies an action. I don't see anything on you that would prevent this, am I mistaken?

Égaré feels a sense of dread as he gets closer and is now shaken.

Just curious are they sound striking with weird words? It should be 2 rolls 1 for each word each word doing 4d6 sonic. I'm fine if you want the other to hit it did hit :) Also I assume you made her touch 22 as they were shooting into combat without precise shot?

Suffering from the hit Aayalla feels finally challenged. She moves up and full attacks the purple token from flanking position.
Free: Maintain Performance
Free: 5ft diagonal down just above coals to gain flank
Full: Full Attack

Attack 1 defensively: 1d20 + 29 - 4 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 29 - 4 + 2 = 42
Attack 2 defensively: 1d20 + 24 - 4 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 24 - 4 + 2 = 37

Damage Attack 1: 1d6 + 20 ⇒ (5) + 20 = 25
Damage Attack 2: 1d6 + 20 ⇒ (5) + 20 = 25

Attack 1 defensively Confirmation: 1d20 + 29 - 4 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 29 - 4 + 2 = 37
Attack 2 defensively Confirmation: 1d20 + 24 - 4 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 24 - 4 + 2 = 27

Damage Attack 1 if Crit: 1d6 + 20 ⇒ (3) + 20 = 23
Damage Attack 2 if Crit: 1d6 + 20 ⇒ (4) + 20 = 24

Status: Current AC: 32| Touch: 21

I don't remember hwo I got that number, usually I just check your active bar or last post. Perhaps I mistaken the FF for the tch. Yeah I see the mistake with weird words.

Question though, how did you get a scimitars crit range to be 15? Keen would only make it 16. Let me know so I can proceed.

No keen makes it 15-20 always has. Keen on 20 becomes 19-20 (one number becomes 2), Keen on 19-20 becomes 17-20(2 numbers become 4), Keen on 18-20 become 15-20 (3 numbers become 6) oops forgot to do my performace rolls

Performance Combat for Crits: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (8) + 12 = 20
Performance Combat for Crits: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (15) + 12 = 27

I guess I'm reading 'doubles crit range' wrong but it seems herolab agrees it's 15. Is that damage non-lethal or no? I don't see in your post if it is. Working on your next post now, but this will be helpful info :)

Up next, Takeshi! Pink may or may not be down depending on the damage type Aayalla used, but go ahead and take your turn.

Takeshi blinks as the fiery coals cause him the first damage he had suffered thus far in the tournament. He stares at his feet in confusion until Say'ri's voice echos oddly through his head. He jerks his gaze up, grimacing as he notices they hadn't bothered to move closer. Stupid spellcasters. Let's see if I can't mess with their ability to cast a little bit. He then rushes forward at their singing foes.

Move to F14 and then attack blue. I assume I am likewise shaken and have included the penalty in my attack roll.

To hit, non-lethal: 1d20 + 27 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 27 - 2 = 34
Damage: 1d10 + 15 ⇒ (5) + 15 = 20

Not sure if the reflex save would have occurred at the beginning of my turn (aka before becoming shaken) or at the end, so this does not include the shaken penalty
Reflex: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (13) + 12 = 25

I'll go ahead and roll my readied action because if Pink is still up, he probably won't stay that way.

Readied Attack (Pink) (PA, Heroism, Shaken, Flanking): 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 13 + 2 = 32
Damage (Nonlethal): 1d8 + 1d6 + 14 ⇒ (1) + (5) + 14 = 20

I forgot about the non lethal. Yes there is no reason Aayalla would not have still been doing non lethal, but that would be another -4 to her attacks so the second may not have confirmed a critical. Thank you sorry for forgetting :)

Aayalla hits and confirms both critical attacks. The man takes so much damage you start to see blood as you’re now doing actual damage to him. He falls unconscious onto the hot coals. The crowd is still a little upset from the flight but some of them cheer at the critical hit.

Takeshi hits and does some damage. You take half of 1d6 ⇒ 2 fire damage from the hot coals.

Égaré pink did fall on her attacks.

Chanter (blue) will 5 ft step up and he shouts ”Get Down! as both words seem to strike Aayalla Tch AC 22
Ranged touch attack 1: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18
Ranged touch attack 2: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18
He misses

Chanter (green) concentrates to defensively cast a spell as she continues to chant will her allies.
Spellcraft
Aayalla 1d20 + 15 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 15 - 2 = 18
Say’ri 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (10) + 15 = 25

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Up next, Say'ri!

Seeing no need to interfere Say'ri waits in preparation to counter any more dangerous magical.

Ready action to counterspells the next confision/harmful spell. If nothing else try to counter the last spell in the round.

In that case can I ‘spend’ my readied attack as a bull rush to punt the unconscious fellow off the hot coals? No sense in letting him burn.

Say'ri readies an action to counter spell.

The wall of force would prevent you from getting him off the coals but if you want to you can push him up against the side but he will still be in in the coals.

Chanter (orange) attempts to acrobatics past Égaré through squares C13, C12 and stops at C11. CMD 31
He fails and Égaré may take an AoO on him.
Once he reaches his destination he casts a spell which will trigger Say'ri readied action.

Round 3

Chanter (pink) is unconscious.

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Up next, Égaré, Aayalla & Takeshi

Takeshi smiles grimly as from the corner of his eye he sees someone try to cast another spell, only to be thwarted by Say'ri. He then lays into the woman in front of him.

Attacking green with nonlethal damage and then 5ft stepping to E15. If any of the attacks drop her, will take the same 5ft step to E15 and continue attacking blue
Main 1: 1d20 + 23 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 23 - 2 = 35
Main 1 damage: 1d10 + 15 ⇒ (1) + 15 = 16

Offhand 1: 1d20 + 23 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 23 - 2 = 30
Offhand 1 damage: 1d10 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 19

Main 2: 1d20 + 18 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 18 - 2 = 21
Main 2 damage: 1d10 + 15 ⇒ (1) + 15 = 16

Offhand 2: 1d20 + 18 - 2 ⇒ (3) + 18 - 2 = 19
Offhand 2 damage: 1d10 + 15 ⇒ (10) + 15 = 25

Main 2: 1d20 + 13 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 13 - 2 = 17
Main 2 damage: 1d10 + 15 ⇒ (7) + 15 = 22

Offhand 2: 1d20 + 13 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 13 - 2 = 25
Offhand 2 damage: 1d10 + 15 ⇒ (1) + 15 = 16

Reflex: 1d20 + 12 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 12 - 2 = 21

Aayalla not wishing to accidentally kill the man due to environmental things decides to heal him.

CLW on Pink: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

"This man is hurt. Your team has lost give up so he does not die."
She directs her words to the blue bard.

Assuming a low CMD 'cause he's unconscious, I'd like to have punted Pink to C16 out of a mutant sense of good sportsmanship.

Currently Active: Heroism, False Life (11 THP), Shaken

AoO (PA, Hero, Shaken): 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (4) + 13 = 17
Damage (Nonlethal): 1d8 + 1d6 + 14 ⇒ (2) + (6) + 14 = 22

Égaré hooks a bare and barbed foot under the unconscious man's ribs and kicks him towards the edge of the battleground. At least he would not have to stay on the coals for longer than needed, even if the Professor was berating him for probably making the injuries worse with his manhandling.

"'E knew the-" the monster started saying to Aayalla when he felt another try to pass behind him and suddenly lashes out instinctively with a claw, missing badly.

"Oh no you don't, you froggy lil wasname."

5 ft to C12
Claw 1 (PA, Hero, Shaken): 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (15) + 13 = 28
Damage (Nonlethal): 1d8 + 1d6 + 14 ⇒ (5) + (6) + 14 = 25

Claw 1 (PA, Hero, Shaken): 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (1) + 13 = 14
Damage (Nonlethal): 1d8 + 1d6 + 14 ⇒ (4) + (5) + 14 = 23

Bite (PA, Hero, Shaken): 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (16) + 13 = 29
Damage (Nonlethal): 3d6 + 14 ⇒ (1, 4, 4) + 14 = 23

Dispel: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12

Say’ri fails to counterspell.
Spellcraft
Aayalla 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (9) + 15 = 24
Say’ri 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (3) + 15 = 18
You both know orange casted confusion on Égaré
Égaré Will: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (19) + 11 = 30 Saves

Égaré misses the AoO. Then moves and hits with claw 1 and bite and does non-lethal damage. Reflex: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (10) + 16 = 26 You take half of 1d6 ⇒ 3 fire damage from the hot coals.

Aayalla casts cure light wounds on pink.

Takeshi moves and hits green with main 1, off 1 and off 2. You take half of 1d6 ⇒ 2 fire damage from the hot coals.

Chanter (blue) will 5 ft step up while continuing to chant and pulls out a whip and attacks Takeshi with a flank AC35
mwk whip 1: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (14) + 13 = 27 20/x2
mwk whip 2: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11 20/x2
Both miss

Chanter (green) will 5 ft step down while continuing to chant and pulls out a whip and attacks Takeshi with a flank AC35
mwk whip 1: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (13) + 13 = 26 20/x2
mwk whip 2: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17 20/x2
Both miss

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Up next, Say'ri!

Say'ri holds, seeing no need to waste more resources on a fight that is clearly in hand.

Hold a dispel magic, using it will depend on what they cast though.

"Fools, so be it then."

Them seeming unwilling to give up Aayalla resort back to violence.

Attack 1 Non Lethal: 1d20 + 29 - 4 ⇒ (13) + 29 - 4 = 38
Attack 2 Non Lethal: 1d20 + 24 - 4 ⇒ (17) + 24 - 4 = 37

Attack 2 Non Lethal Confirmation: 1d20 + 24 - 4 ⇒ (19) + 24 - 4 = 39

Damage: 1d6 + 20 ⇒ (3) + 20 = 23 Non Lethal
Damage: 2d6 + 40 ⇒ (6, 2) + 40 = 48 Non Lethal

Performance for Critical: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (7) + 12 = 19

Aayalla smacks the changer upside the head twice with the flat of her blade.

Say'ri readies to dispel.

Chanter (orange) will 5 ft step back and shout, ”You think think we will just forfeit?, you’re wrong!” His words cut at Égaré tch AC 15
Ranged touch attack 1: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (16) + 12 = 28
Ranged touch attack 2: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (15) + 12 = 27
Both hit
8d6 ⇒ (2, 5, 5, 4, 4, 4, 4, 6) = 34 sonic damage

Round 4

Chanter (pink) is unconscious.

Aayalla hits and confirms on blue. She does so much damage you start to see blood as the man falls unconscious. The crowd goes wild as the fight is getting dirtier.

Up next, Égaré & Takeshi!

Takeshi shakes his head silently as one of their opponents continues to yell in defiance even as he hears the soft thud of another of their number fall to their prowess. He suspected the fight would soon be over, given the general lack of damage or other effects their opponents had inflicted. Though that was in large part due to their deaf ally shutting down much of their spellcasting. Shrugging to himself, he stalks forward, determined to end things soon.

5ft step to F14 and then nonlethally attack green while shaken
Main 1: 1d20 + 23 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 23 - 2 = 39
Main 1 damage: 1d10 + 15 ⇒ (1) + 15 = 16

Offhand 1: 1d20 + 23 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 23 - 2 = 26
Offhand 1 damage: 1d10 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13

Main 2: 1d20 + 18 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 18 - 2 = 36
Main 2 damage: 1d10 + 15 ⇒ (1) + 15 = 16

Offhand 2: 1d20 + 18 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 18 - 2 = 27
Offhand 2 damage: 1d10 + 15 ⇒ (2) + 15 = 17

Assuming these both miss
Main 3: 1d20 + 13 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 13 - 2 = 16
Offhand 3: 1d20 + 13 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 13 - 2 = 18

Confirm crit, Main 1: 1d20 + 23 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 23 - 2 = 30
Main 1 crit damage: 1d10 + 15 ⇒ (8) + 15 = 23

Confirm crit, main 2: 1d20 + 18 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 18 - 2 = 31
Main 2 crit damage: 1d10 + 15 ⇒ (8) + 15 = 23

Reflex: 1d20 + 12 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 12 - 2 = 29

Currently Active: Heroism, Shaken
That's the last of my false life and into my actual HP

Bluff: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Égaré cries out in pain from the attack and sinks to his knee in the hot coals, clutching his head in a show of terrible pain and anguish. However, the act is entirely transparent even before he takes his hands away from his face. His sclera, bloodshot at the best of times, are now flooded with red from burst blood vessels. Blood drips from his nose and ears as well. When the beast grins at the chanter, his own blood stains his teeth.

"Oh no, not me, my cully. I like a good fight," then the monster stepped in and tried to trap the unfortunate chanter between him and the force wall.

5ft to B11
Reposition Attempt: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (14) + 18 = 32
Attempting to Reposition Orange to A11, provoking AoO

As her allies finish up she drags the other man out of the coals so he does not die. She will even Heal him as well to stabilize him once he is safe.

Takeshi takes down green and chanter orange says "Fine we forfeit."

Assuming you don't continue to attack?

Out of Combat!

The officials race in to assist getting the unconscious men off the bed of coals and the crowd cheers as they see who the victors are.

Shortly after the battle of the embers, the Emissary tasks the your party with their third test of the competition. He describes to you a scintillating ruby bracelet made of 99 tiny gems, braided together with golden filaments. This bracelet, he explains, is currently in the possession of a guardian named Tsavati in the bamboo forest north of Yun Chumo. He gives you until sundown to locate the bracelet and retrieve it from the guardian, who has been instructed to defend it with deadly force.

Do you accept this task?

"Is this another one of those 'exhibition' matches? If we're supposed to locate this creature, how will we be observed? Some kind of scrying spell?"

If this is unnecessary do we want to do it? Ahreni's mental voice asks her companions. It seems like they are taking the gloves off - dramatically.

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (2) + 15 = 17 Any sense of deceit from the Emissary?

"The rewards have not been significant. The rewards are not worth the risk, but as always I will do what the rest of you wish. My vote would be no don't do it."

Officials will tell you that the audience will be waiting at the Grand Pavilion for the results. This can influence your performances if you don't do it or you don't come back with the item. This is technically a test of skill, not an exhibition and there is no prize.

Better to try. We can withdraw if it becomes too expensive. Ahreni opinions. We lose nothing in the attempt, or at least nothing we can't fix. If we win over the crowd then that's worth it. Ask if there are any other rules. Can I simply fly over the forest? Can we scry for the item first?