DM Eric's PFS - The Midnight Mirror (Gameday VII) (Inactive)

Game Master Eric Swanson

...which does not stop it from attacking Setare again...

Bite Setare: 1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 10 - 2 = 25; damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12 Hit; Riposte failed due to Miss chance.
Trip: 1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 10 - 2 = 21 Yes.
Tail Slap: 1d20 + 5 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 5 - 2 = 22; damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Hi GM Eric, I just wanted to note that the parry (AoO action) and the reposte (immediate action) are independent actions so as the parry was successful the mastiff would not have hit Setare with the bite. And usually a 'trip' in connection with bite attacks works as a "free trip" attack only after a successful hit with the bite attack. As the mastiff did not 'hit' Setare with the bite attack the trip would not happen at all. Of course I could be mistaken for this specific monster. ;-)

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Hoprah watches the monster tear into her comrades with dismay and shoots another bolt of force at it.

Magic Missile: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

"Down, down, you foul doggie!"

Hi GM Eric, I just wanted to note that the parry (AoO action) and the reposte (immediate action) are independent actions so as the parry was successful the mastiff would not have hit Setare with the bite. And usually a 'trip' in connection with bite attacks works as a "free trip" attack only after a successful hit with the bite attack. As the mastiff did not 'hit' Setare with the bite attack the trip would not happen at all. Of course I could be mistaken for this specific monster. ;-)

Setare: The way I interpret the Parry (AoO) is it is treated like a standard attack which is then subject to the Miss chance for Concealment. So please roll the Miss chance for the Parry roll.

move into flank, +1 adamantine katana: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 6 + 1 + 2 = 17
dam+sneak: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 6 + 1 + 2 = 191d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 1 = 133d6 ⇒ (3, 3, 3) = 9
%: 1d100 ⇒ 48

Barley grabs the katana with both hands in a vertical slice.

If Setare hits the deck, Kit will try to aid her AC, otherwise he will try to aid her attack.

to hit aid, flank, cover: 1d20 + 7 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (8) + 7 + 2 - 4 = 13
concealment: 1d100 ⇒ 68

typo, please discard the 2nd d20 roll in the damage code

Thanks GM, that interpretation of parry is completely reasonable.

parry miss roll - high is good : 1d100 ⇒ 79

So with this roll the parry worked. So Setare is not prone and only received 8 damage.

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” Aghh!“ Setare is clearly hurt.

She concentrates and her wounds close.

Lay on hands 1/4 (swift action) - fey foundling feat +2 : 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Setare counterattacks!

Scimitar +1 attack roll, heroism, flank, IC: 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 8 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 31
Damage roll, IC : 1d6 + 4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 1 + 1 = 10

Crit confirm : 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (5) + 13 = 18
Crit damage : 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

Rolling for this blur effect - high is good: 1d100 ⇒ 67

Setare also prepares to parry any attacks.

Opportune Parry, heroism, flank, IC: 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 8 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 24
Rolling for this blur effect - high is good: 1d100 ⇒ 10

In case Setare successfully parries she uses 'Reposte' as an immediate action to attack the opponent that attacked her.

Scimitar reposte attack roll, heroism, flank, IC: 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 8 + 2 + 2 + 1 = 14
Damage reposte roll, IC : 1d6 + 4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 4 + 1 + 1 = 12
Rolling for this blur effect -high is good: 1d100 ⇒ 52

Duly noted Setare!

Setare manages to stay on her feet as she blocks the blow but is unable to followup on it! Still she presses her attack here, aided by Kitoro and also Hoprah's missile. Barley just barely misses connecting with his own blade.

Setare follws through on her attack managing to connect with its side solidly, even as she heals her own wounds!

Round 1/2:

Barley (34/43 hp, 4 images)
Etienne (20/20 hp, Mage Armor)
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Shadow Mastiff (-35 hp)
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Hoprah (27/27 hp, Mage armor)
Kitoro (31/31 hp)
Rilia (25/25 hp)
Setare Katsu (30/32 hp, Heroism)
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Current Effects: Kitoro, Light (Dampened), Rilia, Dancing Lights 10' radius (Dampened), Etienne Light (Setare scimitar) (Dampened), Continual Flame on Hoprah spiked gauntlets (Dampened), Kitoro Inspire Courage.
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Current MAP.
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Etienne and Rilia are UP!

flank, +1 adamantine katana: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 6 + 1 + 2 = 15
dam+sneak: 1d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 4 + 1 = 123d6 ⇒ (6, 4, 2) = 12
%: 1d100 ⇒ 71

His aim misses the creature. Barley brings up some inner reserves and slashes the mastiff again.

use 1 ki for Ki Attack for add'l attk.

flank, +1 adamantine katana: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 6 + 1 + 2 = 19
dam+sneak: 1d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 1 = 93d6 ⇒ (6, 3, 4) = 13
%: 1d100 ⇒ 99

Will be pretty busy tomorrow, so posting Hoprah's turn in advance

Hoprah fires another force missile from her wand.

Magic Missile: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Round 1/2:

Barley (34/43 hp, 4 images)
Etienne (20/20 hp, Mage Armor)
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Shadow Mastiff (-35 hp)
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Hoprah (27/27 hp, Mage armor)
Kitoro (31/31 hp)
Rilia (25/25 hp)
Setare Katsu (30/32 hp, Heroism)

Status board might need some updating.

50% miss chance: 1d100 ⇒ 47 mwk scorpion whip (aid Barley to hit): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

Etienne delays here.

Rilia fails to assist her friend Barley here, while the mastiff tries to finish off its hated foe...

Bite Setare: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30; Hit; Parry fails. damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
Crit?: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16; No.
Trip: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 28 Yes.
Tail Slap: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6 Miss.

...this time the paladin of Saranae is driven to the ground!

The mastiff is unable to capitalize on this as Barley's blade finally connects, causing it to collapse to the floor, bleeding heavily!

COMBAT OVER!

Hoprah, you do not need to expend a charge from your wand here.
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Status:

Barley (34/43 hp)
Etienne (20/20 hp, Mage Armor)
Hoprah (27/27 hp, Mage armor)
Kitoro (31/31 hp)
Rilia (25/25 hp)
Setare Katsu (19/32 hp, Heroism)
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Current Effects: Kitoro, Light (Dampened), Rilia, Dancing Lights 10' radius (Dampened), Etienne Light (Setare scimitar) (Dampened), Continual Flame on Hoprah spiked gauntlets (Dampened).
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Current MAP.
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Kit looks disapprovingly down at the still form of Setare and proclaims, "Well, I hope it was worth it for her."

Kit rummages about in Setare's gear and notices the others looking at her.

"What?! I'm just getting her wand out to heal her with!"

Setare, Kit will tap you with your own wand, but I'll let you make the rolls.

Setare stands up and looks at you with some concern.

”Is ... is anybody hurt?! No?! My tha... thanks to the... the Dawnflower!“ she says.

Setare is a paladin so she can use a clw wand. ;-)

She takes out her wand and heals her wounds.

CLW, fey founding +2 per die : 2d8 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (8, 2) + 2 + 4 = 16

"Did you want to use mine? It's bigger." Rilia says offering the paladin the use of her strangely shaped, lacquered wand that looks more like a truncheon or a....well, if Rilia is any judge of people, Setare wouldn't know.

Rilia speaks the command phrase in breathless tone.

suggestive-looking wand of cure light wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

See? Told ya it was bigger.

"Not a blemish left." Rilia says with satisfaction.

Sorry Barely I would immediately have offered you healing but I looked and thought that you were at full house although it was 34 and not 43. Rilia, thanks for covering Barley!

”Rilia, Please u... use the wand on ... on Barely!!“

The group starts searching the room.

Thanks GM, based on the algorithm in discussion we would search the room and check for potential traps.

"Not a blemish left." Rilia says with satisfaction.

-nor pride, Barley bashfully keeps his gaze on the dead mutt, then begins checking the room.

1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14

Barley sweeps the room looking for any valuables, and his efforts are not in vain: he turns up a fairly well-gnawed wand and also a gnawed mummified elf hand attached to a golden chain.

Status:

Barley (43/43 hp)
Etienne (20/20 hp, Mage Armor)
Hoprah (27/27 hp, Mage armor)
Kitoro (31/31 hp)
Rilia (25/25 hp)
Setare Katsu (32/32 hp, Heroism)
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Current Effects: Kitoro, Light (Dampened), Rilia, Dancing Lights 10' radius (Dampened), Etienne Light (Setare scimitar) (Dampened), Continual Flame on Hoprah spiked gauntlets (Dampened).
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Current MAP.
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Etienne examines the items and attempts to determine their use:

Spellcraft wand: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18

Spellcraft hand: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22

"Ah, a full wand of cure light wounds and a Hand of the Mage. Would anyone like to wear the mummified hand? It lets you cast mage hand"

”Rilia, Please u... use the wand on ... on Barely!!“

:D "With pleasure."

suggestive-looking wand of cure light wounds v Barley: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

"Well, that was a rather disturbing situation. Hopefully that was the worst we'll find in this peculiar place. Shall we continue on?"

Setare nods and continues down the path to the next door with Barley.

As default action with sneak, checking for traps etc - see discussion.

Setare Katsu wrote:

”Rilia, Please u... use the wand on ... on Barely!!“

:D "With pleasure."

[dice=suggestive-looking wand of cure light wounds v Barley]1d8+1

Setare was already fully healed. ;-) So the 9 hp You healed in the original post would have healed Barley too.

Percep: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11
Disable Device: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27

Rilia, Sacred Hetaira wrote:

Setare Katsu wrote:

”Rilia, Please u... use the wand on ... on Barely!!“

:D "With pleasure."

[dice=suggestive-looking wand of cure light wounds v Barley]1d8+1

Setare was already fully healed. ;-) So the 9 hp You healed in the original post would have healed Barley too.

Nope. They go to Rilia. Why would she care if Setare or Barley had blemishes? That and you know Barley likes it rough.

As you move onwards through the strangely darkened manor, Barley finds the door on the side here is locked, but not trapped. Fortunately he is able to pick the lock without much difficulty.

The door opens silently to reveal this room is full of broken things: mannequins, grandfather clocks, musical instruments, and so on, all slowly falling to pieces. They have been carefully arranged to create the appearance of a lived-in room, even though a cursory glance shows that no one could possibly use these things.

All is quiet here.

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Status:

Barley (43/43 hp)
Etienne (20/20 hp, Mage Armor)
Hoprah (27/27 hp, Mage armor)
Kitoro (31/31 hp)
Rilia (25/25 hp)
Setare Katsu (32/32 hp, Heroism)
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Current Effects: Kitoro, Light (Dampened), Rilia, Dancing Lights 10' radius (Dampened), Etienne Light (Setare scimitar) (Dampened), Continual Flame on Hoprah spiked gauntlets (Dampened).
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Current MAP.
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"It is like a physical manifestation of all my hopes and dreams for this mission." Rilia says commenting on the room.

Back when Kit was rummaging through Setare's things...
Kit starts with surprise when Setare gets up under her own power before she can get too far into emptying her backpack.

Forward to the room full of garbage. As per SoP she casts detect magic when checking out the room...
"Anyone have a mending spell? Seems a waste to let all those instruments fall to pieces."

Before opening the next door she casts haunted fey aspect for the DR. In fact I'm going to make that part of her SoP.

"This room feels odd, like its hiding something"

perception take 10+6

Setare nods and also starts searching the place.

GM, Team, Time is not an issue right? So can we just take 20 when we are in a room and search?

Kit is transformed into a slathering fox headed creature with wild red eyes after casting her spell. She enters the room but waits by the door, poking through a near by mound of garbage.

As you enter the room you suddenly notice two of the furniture pieces animate and star moving towards you!

Also glancing down at your feet you see blunt objects suddenly becoming sharp, torn cloth turns to jagged shards of glass, and smooth sections of floor become covered in small caltrop-like spikes!

Any creature moving on foot into or through the spell's area takes 1d4 points of piercing damage for each 5 feet of movement through the spiked area. Any creature that takes damage from this spell must also succeed on a Reflex save or suffer injuries to its feet and legs that slow its land speed by half. A PC can bypass the hazard with a DC 28 Disable Device check.

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Round 1:

Etienne (20/20 hp, Mage Armor)
Hoprah (27/27 hp, Mage armor)
Rilia (25/25 hp)
Setare Katsu (32/32 hp, Heroism)
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Animated Object (Orange)
Animated Object (Purple)
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Barley (43/43 hp)
Kitoro (31/31 hp, Haunted Fey)

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Current Effects: Kitoro, Light (Dampened), Rilia, Dancing Lights 10' radius (Dampened), Etienne Light (Setare scimitar) (Dampened); Spike Growth covering entire floor.
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Current MAP.
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Etienne, Hoprah, Rilia, and Setare are UP!

”Kit, you ... you look fan... fantastic!“ Setare says and suddenly realises that the furniture begins to move.

Setare attacks!

Scimitar +1 attack roll, heroism: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 8 + 2 = 20
Damage roll : 1d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 1 = 9

Setare also prepares to parry any attacks.

Opportune Parry, heroism: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 8 + 2 = 26

In case Setare successfully parries she uses 'Reposte' as an immediate action to attack the opponent that attacked her.

Scimitar reposte attack roll, heroism: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 8 + 2 = 14
Damage reposte roll, IC : 1d6 + 4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 1 + 1 = 10

"It's like watching the motion of the celestial spheres." Rilia says of Barley and his orbiting shadow clones. Then she notes the trash in the room come to dangerous life.

What Rilia does depends on the physical layout of the situation. Not sure which side of the door is the hinge-side or which way it opens, but if Kitoro is not behind a door Rilia (who isn't strong enough to just lift her out) offers a hand to help her jump out (aid other).

acrobatics (aid Kitoro to jump out of the room): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23

If not, Rilia begins her inspiring oratory....

"JUMP, TRASH PANDA!"

So 'aid' or 'inspire' depending. GM?

Of course, more constructs.

Kn(arcana): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11

Etienne moves down the passage to get a better look at what is going on, and seeing the situation, gives Kit Fortune in hopes of helping her escape the room. Roll twice and take best on just about any d20 roll, but I'm thinking it might help with the reflex. Or an attack roll

Hoprah sends yet another bolt of force through the open doorway at the purple chair.

Magic Missile: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Setare hacks into the chair moving next to her, slicing a small chunk out of it. Hoprah sends a magical bolt of force into the same chair but it has little effect against it. Rilia extends her hand for Kitoro to catch onto should she decide to escape, and Etienne prepares to assist her attempt as well.

Kitoro receives a +2 to her Acrobatics check should she decide to Jump for it.

The two objects slam into their respective opponents...

Orange Slam vs. Kitoro: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5 Miss.
Purple Slam vs. Setare: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22 Hit negated by Parry; Riposte missed.

...yet thanks to Setare's swordplay she avoids getting clobbered!

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Round 1/2:

Etienne (20/20 hp, Mage Armor)
Hoprah (27/27 hp, Mage armor)
Rilia (25/25 hp)
Setare Katsu (32/32 hp, Heroism)
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Animated Object Orange
Animated Object Purple (-4 hp)
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Barley (43/43 hp)
Kitoro (31/31 hp, Haunted Fey)

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Current Effects: Kitoro, Light (Dampened), Rilia, Dancing Lights 10' radius (Dampened), Etienne Light (Setare scimitar) (Dampened); Spike Growth covering entire floor.
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Current MAP.
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Everyone is UP!

leap: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 9 + 2 = 30

Kit takes the offered hand and elegantly swings out into the corridor, skipping an additional 5' to end up behind her.

"Much appreciated. Never seen a more uncomfortable looking chair. Always a sign that your not welcome."

Disable Device: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13
dam: 1d4 ⇒ 4

REF: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

@orange: katana: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 241d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

"I mean really! To be killed like second-hand kitsch! The very idea." Rilia moves back from the door to allow more martial party
members easier access to the room.

Inspire Courage +1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls.

Again,
Setare attacks with Rilia’s words driving her!

Scimitar +1 attack roll, heroism: 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 8 + 2 + 1 = 21
Damage roll : 1d6 + 4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 4 + 1 + 1 = 12

Setare also prepares to parry any attacks.

Setare has only one Panache left.

Opportune Parry, heroism: 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 8 + 2 + 1 = 30

In case Setare successfully parries she uses 'Reposte' as an immediate action to attack the opponent that attacked her.

Scimitar reposte attack roll, heroism: 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 8 + 2 + 1 = 25
Damage reposte roll, IC : 1d6 + 4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 1 + 1 = 8

With her magic missile having little effect on the chairs, Hoprah hopes that her companions will be able to be more effective than she is. She draws her wand of cure light wounds and waits to see if any of her companions need healing.

On delay

In a harried voice expressing concern: "Setare, I know you blanched at the idea of running before, but is it really a matter of honor to fight furniture? It's a room of junk. Everyone out and I'll be ready to shut the door."

Etienne 5-ft steps next door and readies to shut the door if Barley and Setare decide to heed his advice.

"This is not about honor! This is about understanding how to help the people that are imprisoned here! What if one of the musical instruments is the key to find a lost soul? No, I will not hold back!" Setare says with determination as if the stress of battle is fueling her inner will.

Kitoro gracefully jumps out of the room, avoiding any damage to her feet. Barley has less luck here, suffering several lacerations on his feet.

Barley, the Disable Device check is a standard action so you cannot attack this round.

Rilia inspires her companions in the only way she knows how, and Setare hacks another chunk out of her chair!

Etienne urges retreating here and readies to close the door, should the others take his advice.

The two objects slam into their respective opponents...

Orange Slam vs. Barley: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4 Miss.
Purple Slam vs. Setare: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4 Miss.

...but the return blows are easily avoided!

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Round 2/3:

Etienne (20/20 hp, Mage Armor)
Hoprah (27/27 hp, Mage armor)
Rilia (25/25 hp)
Setare Katsu (32/32 hp, Heroism)
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Animated Object Orange
Animated Object Purple (-11 hp)
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Barley (39/43 hp, half-speed)
Kitoro (31/31 hp, Haunted Fey)

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Current Effects: Kitoro, Light (Dampened), Rilia, Dancing Lights 10' radius (Dampened), Etienne Light (Setare scimitar) (Dampened); Rilia Inspire Courage.; Spike Growth covering entire floor.
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Current MAP.
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Everyone is UP!

Kit stows her whip and takes out her crossbow and lets Rilia take the lead inspiring everyone.

Setare attacks again!

Scimitar +1 attack roll, heroism, IC: 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 8 + 2 + 1 = 24
Damage roll, IC : 1d6 + 4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 1 + 1 = 9

Setare does not parry anymore. I only have 1 panache left. Rilia, these things seem to be hard to drop but they do not deal a lot of damage as we can witness. Drop the Inspire Courage. Barley and I will surely be able to deal with them over time.

Between Rilia and Kit, I think it would be next to impossible to use up the performance rounds. Kit starts with 14 and Rilia starts with 8.

With little that she can contribute, Hoprah continues to delay.