Male NG Kitsune Medium 2 (Marshal) | HP 19/19 | AC 15 T 11 FF 14 | CMB +0 CMD 11| F: +3, R: +2, W: +4 | Init: +3 | Perc: +5, SM: +5 | Speed 30ft | Influence 1/5 Free Surges 0/2| Active conditions: you may not allow yourself or your allies to prevent a fleeing enemy from escaping, since an at-large villain makes a better tale
Takabe draws and unfurls his flag, "Kitsune! To battle!"
Everyone has a +1 morale bonus to attack and damage, plus their seance boon.
Male NG Kitsune Medium 2 (Marshal) | HP 19/19 | AC 15 T 11 FF 14 | CMB +0 CMD 11| F: +3, R: +2, W: +4 | Init: +3 | Perc: +5, SM: +5 | Speed 30ft | Influence 1/5 Free Surges 0/2| Active conditions: you may not allow yourself or your allies to prevent a fleeing enemy from escaping, since an at-large villain makes a better tale
Fun fact from being a teacher and a lifeguard; did you know that lice can hold their breath for like, 6 hours or something.
Female N Kitsune Crusader of Daikitsu 5/Primal Hunter 1 | AC 18 (16 while Enlarged+Raging), T 12, FF 16 | 41/41 hp | Fort +7, Ref +3, Will +7| Init +2 | Percep +8 | CMD 17
They need very little oxygen due to their small size! That said, these are enormous for insects, and might be a little worse off...
So, stirges bugs do need to breathe. These guys like to land on creatures stuck in the quicksand and take an easy meal. But if Onna's deliberately going under, I think the stirges will try to escape, and perhaps find another meal.
If under quicksand, it's a DC15 Swim check to get back to the surface; DC increases by +1 per round. Stirges are Tiny and so use their DEX for Swim checks.
Surprised by Onna's stratagem, the three bugs release their meal and try to swim back to the surface. But their tiny bat-like wings are weighed down by thick mud, and they remain stuck!
Combat round 1 - 2
Takabe Onna (3 Con damage; 11/11hp; under quicksand)
bugs (all under quicksand, breath -2, DC+1)
Juzo Toshiko Hiiragi Kenta
The bold may act!
Quicksand rules:
Quicksand: Patches of quicksand present a deceptively solid appearance (appearing as undergrowth or open land) that might trap careless characters. A character approaching a patch of quicksand at a normal pace is entitled to a Survival check to spot the danger before stepping in, (already rolled successfully for you, above) but charging or running characters don’t have a chance to detect a hidden patch before blundering into it. A typical patch of quicksand is 20 feet in diameter; the momentum of a charging or running character carries him 1d2 × 5 feet into the quicksand.
Effects of Quicksand: Characters in quicksand must make a DC 10 Swim check every round to simply tread water in place, or a DC 15 Swim check to move 5 feet in whatever direction is desired. If a trapped character fails this check by 5 or more, he sinks below the surface and begins to drown whenever he can no longer hold his breath (see the Swim skill description).
Characters below the surface of quicksand may swim back to the surface with a successful Swim check (DC 15, +1 per consecutive round of being under the surface).
Rescue: Pulling out a character trapped in quicksand can be difficult. A rescuer needs a branch, spear haft, rope, or similar tool that enables him to reach the victim with one end of it. Then he must make a DC 15 Strength check to successfully pull the victim, and the victim must make a DC 10 Strength check to hold onto the branch, pole, or rope. If both checks succeed, the victim is pulled 5 feet closer to safety. If the victim fails to hold on, he must make a DC 15 Swim check immediately to stay above the surface.
Female N Kitsune Crusader of Daikitsu 5/Primal Hunter 1 | AC 18 (16 while Enlarged+Raging), T 12, FF 16 | 41/41 hp | Fort +7, Ref +3, Will +7| Init +2 | Percep +8 | CMD 17
Hiiragi embiggens (provided Toshiko doesn't mind scooting out of the way). Reaching deep down inside herself, she flashes a few key images out of her memory and begins fuming.
"GRAB THE [CENSORED] ON, NOW!!!!" she roars.
Strength Check:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13 Anyone want to aid another?
Male NG Kitsune Medium 2 (Marshal) | HP 19/19 | AC 15 T 11 FF 14 | CMB +0 CMD 11| F: +3, R: +2, W: +4 | Init: +3 | Perc: +5, SM: +5 | Speed 30ft | Influence 1/5 Free Surges 0/2| Active conditions: you may not allow yourself or your allies to prevent a fleeing enemy from escaping, since an at-large villain makes a better tale
"You're welcome to use the bottom of my flagpole too!" Takabe yells as he tries to help out.
Onna needs to pass a DC10 STR check to hold on: if this succeeds she is pulled out of the bog, into the empty square next to Kenta. If it fails, Onna must pass a DC15 Swim check or she remains beneath the surface of the bog. Neither of these checks is an action for Onna, they are checks in response to the others' rescue attempt. If the rescue attempt fails then on Onna's turn she is beneath the surface of the bog and can attempt a DC15 Swim check to get to the surface as a full round action.
Male NG Kitsune Medium 2 (Marshal) | HP 19/19 | AC 15 T 11 FF 14 | CMB +0 CMD 11| F: +3, R: +2, W: +4 | Init: +3 | Perc: +5, SM: +5 | Speed 30ft | Influence 1/5 Free Surges 0/2| Active conditions: you may not allow yourself or your allies to prevent a fleeing enemy from escaping, since an at-large villain makes a better tale
Round 1!
Takabe summons Janira's spirit to help pull Sionnach out! A ghostly version of Janira appears next to Sionnach, "Don't worry, I'll get you out!" she says as she helps pull.
adding a spirit surge bonus to Sionnach's first strength check:1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5So, this can be applies retroactively, after someone fails a check to succeed instead.
So that's the Marshal's Order ability at work - pretty cool.
Several of the kitsune skulk gather to pull Onna from the muck, but it is only when the spectre of Janira manifests that the bard is dragged back on to solid ground.
Toshiko readies a dagger to throw, should any of the bugs make it out. They're all under the quicksand currently.
Combat round 1 - 2
Takabe
Onna (3 Con damage; 11/11hp)
bugs (all under quicksand, breath -2, DC+1)
Juzo
Toshiko - readied attack
Hiiragi
Kenta
Onna bends at the waist and sputters up some sand. Catching her breath, "I wasn't sure that would work, but it seems safest for everyone. Plus, what if one of you missed?"
Female N Kitsune Crusader of Daikitsu 5/Primal Hunter 1 | AC 18 (16 while Enlarged+Raging), T 12, FF 16 | 41/41 hp | Fort +7, Ref +3, Will +7| Init +2 | Percep +8 | CMD 17
”We have to earn our distinction as clever folk sometimes, is this not true?” she asks. ”I shall add it to my stories!”
You spend another day slogging through the jungle. Onna you heal 1 CON damage. The terrain is unforgiving, the climate punishing. Mid afternoon, not long before you expect the rains to start, you hear a voice ahead - "Manu, careful with that mulue you buffoon! If you bruise it you'll halve its price and I'll take the difference from your wage!'
- a second voice answers "Boss, I hear something up ahead!"
Kenta (and anyone else coming into view of the clearing ahead) sees a human warrior, armed with bow and rapier, his bow aimed down the jungle path at you.
Huh. I posted an update last night and it's gone :(
"Who's there Danu? More elves come for the captives? Just kill them already!" you hear the same commanding voice from within the clearing, followed by spellcasting.
Combat round 2
Kenta
Waolu
Toshiko Takabe
Manu
Danu
Juzo
Hiiragi
Onna (2 CON damage, 11/11hp)
Male NG Kitsune Medium 2 (Marshal) | HP 19/19 | AC 15 T 11 FF 14 | CMB +0 CMD 11| F: +3, R: +2, W: +4 | Init: +3 | Perc: +5, SM: +5 | Speed 30ft | Influence 1/5 Free Surges 0/2| Active conditions: you may not allow yourself or your allies to prevent a fleeing enemy from escaping, since an at-large villain makes a better tale
Takabe unfurls his banner and moves up behind Kenta, "They are ok with killing the elves of this area, so I don't think they are friends."
gain a +1 morale bonus on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, and saving throws against fear and charm effects.
LG Male Kitsune Paladin 6 (Fox Form) | Mods: Aura of Courage | Speed 20ft in Armor | Smite Evil 2/2, 2 Star Reroll 1/1 (share?) | HP 58 (-0) | AC/Tch/FF 19/12/17 | F/R/W +11/+8/+10 (+1 vs. Confusion, Immune Fear & Disease) | CMD 20 (Talisman or Teamwork Boon) | LoH: 6/6 (4d6 no Mercy, 3d6 w/ Sickened or Diseased Mercy) | +5 Diverse Training 1/1 | Init +2 | Perc: +1 (LL, +2 by Chance), SM: +5 (+2 by Chance)
Kenta rushes forwards a brief moment after the deadly arrows zip past his face, "YOU. WILL. NOT. HURT. MY. FRIENDS!" At the last second he slips to the side to allow his allies a clear shot if they so chose. As he moved, his massive sword naturally fell into his hands and he now brings it up way over his head and slashes down towards the assumed 'leader' of the two. Hey, there's a guy back here, is he the boss? Hmm... better tell my allies I guess.
Female N Kitsune Crusader of Daikitsu 5/Primal Hunter 1 | AC 18 (16 while Enlarged+Raging), T 12, FF 16 | 41/41 hp | Fort +7, Ref +3, Will +7| Init +2 | Percep +8 | CMD 17
"You call that a bow?" asks Hiiragi as she drops her arrows, grows tall enough to brush the trees, and grins. "This is a bow!"
Taking her daikyu in hand, she draws her shot, firing it over Kenta's head as he approaches.
Big Bow vs. Green:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
Her shot goes just as well as Kenta's swing, the fletched javelin she calls an arrow sticks in the ground at Danu's feet.
Male NG Kitsune Medium 2 (Marshal) | HP 19/19 | AC 15 T 11 FF 14 | CMB +0 CMD 11| F: +3, R: +2, W: +4 | Init: +3 | Perc: +5, SM: +5 | Speed 30ft | Influence 1/5 Free Surges 0/2| Active conditions: you may not allow yourself or your allies to prevent a fleeing enemy from escaping, since an at-large villain makes a better tale
Don't forget my +1/1 stacks with inspire courage, so you'll have +2/2, plus your seance boon.
Okay, so I missed a bunch of bonuses. Time to make a sticky note. Haha. That is +3 damage I missed on the damage rolls and the extra attack from banner, lol.
Toshiko's dagger falls short, as does Bigragi's giant arrow, but Juzo stabs Danu cleanly. 10 damage then.
Kenta swings wildly, but though his blow is powerful enough to cut a man in two it is easily dodged.
The third assailant, a mwangi half-elf now protected by a mirror image spell, draws a wand and aims it at Kenta - upon the command word being spoken a sickly green arrow flies towards the paladin.
Male NG Kitsune Medium 2 (Marshal) | HP 19/19 | AC 15 T 11 FF 14 | CMB +0 CMD 11| F: +3, R: +2, W: +4 | Init: +3 | Perc: +5, SM: +5 | Speed 30ft | Influence 1/5 Free Surges 0/2| Active conditions: you may not allow yourself or your allies to prevent a fleeing enemy from escaping, since an at-large villain makes a better tale
Takabe moves forward and fires an acid splash at yellow while drawing a vial of acid.
There's no Yellow enemy Takabe - assume you meant either Red or Green? In which case cover and melee will mean a miss.
More acid flies around the battlefield, without striking anything other than vegetation.
Manu drops his bow and draws his rapier, crossing swords with Juzo (who appears the better kitsune swordsman).
rapier vs Juzo:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16damage:1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 Inspire Courage makes Juzo's parry successful - but the riposte is a miss even with IC factored in.
There's a flurry of rapiers clashing, as Juzo's blade blocks Manu's and Manu's buckler stops Juzo's.
Danu, however, decides that the jig is up. "This guy's too good, Aspis wages aren't near enough for this shit!" He turns tail and runs for the jungle. Withdraw
Female N Kitsune Crusader of Daikitsu 5/Primal Hunter 1 | AC 18 (16 while Enlarged+Raging), T 12, FF 16 | 41/41 hp | Fort +7, Ref +3, Will +7| Init +2 | Percep +8 | CMD 17
Hiiragi's brow rises. "Aspis?" she asks, as she shrinks back to normal size. "If you drop your weapons and step back, we'll stop attacking. If not..."
Ready: If He Casts:
"Pharasma's garden grows."
With that, she grows once more and sends an arrow toward the half-elf in the woods.
Large Bow Attack:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23 Which One?:1d3 ⇒ 3High rolls are good rolls, right? :D Damage:1d10 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
LG Male Kitsune Paladin 6 (Fox Form) | Mods: Aura of Courage | Speed 20ft in Armor | Smite Evil 2/2, 2 Star Reroll 1/1 (share?) | HP 58 (-0) | AC/Tch/FF 19/12/17 | F/R/W +11/+8/+10 (+1 vs. Confusion, Immune Fear & Disease) | CMD 20 (Talisman or Teamwork Boon) | LoH: 6/6 (4d6 no Mercy, 3d6 w/ Sickened or Diseased Mercy) | +5 Diverse Training 1/1 | Init +2 | Perc: +1 (LL, +2 by Chance), SM: +5 (+2 by Chance)
Kenta steps up and warily watches, readying an action as well. Though his is more of a 'cut them in half' action instead of a 'whatever it is Hiiragi is doing' action.
5 ft, Readied to strike Red if either aspis continues to fight.
Male NG Kitsune Medium 2 (Marshal) | HP 19/19 | AC 15 T 11 FF 14 | CMB +0 CMD 11| F: +3, R: +2, W: +4 | Init: +3 | Perc: +5, SM: +5 | Speed 30ft | Influence 1/5 Free Surges 0/2| Active conditions: you may not allow yourself or your allies to prevent a fleeing enemy from escaping, since an at-large villain makes a better tale
Ah sorry, I'm colorblind and the google green and yellow look very similar to me, especially when its small and I didn't read the initiative tracker on my phone.
Female N Kitsune Crusader of Daikitsu 5/Primal Hunter 1 | AC 18 (16 while Enlarged+Raging), T 12, FF 16 | 41/41 hp | Fort +7, Ref +3, Will +7| Init +2 | Percep +8 | CMD 17
Hiiragi offers parley. I've moved you forwards, since you can't see the Aspis caster from your position at the back. Waolu is still out of sight, but you can just make out Manu (the fighter) so I'll apply your Ready against him.
Onna thrusts her spear whilst offering encouragement. The weapon does not find its mark.
Waolu scoffs: "We beat the ekujae handily, we'll beat you too! Whomever we don't kill we'll sell into slavery!" He fires another acidic bolt from his wand.
ranged touch vs Kenta, into melee:1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (19) + 3 - 4 = 18
The green bolt strikes Kenta, but even as it flies Kenta's blade cuts Manu clean in two! Holy crap, I didn't read Kenta's Ready spoiler until after I rolled Waolu's attack - that is a heavy crit!
acid damage to Kenta:2d4 ⇒ (3, 1) = 4
Round 3 - 4
Kenta (-4hp, acid)
Waolu (3 images) (blue)
Takabe Manu (red) - in pieces
Danu (green) (-10hp) - withdrew
Toshiko - delay
Juzo Hiiragi - ready action was effectively neutered by Kenta's crit: no enemy in sight. Onna (2 CON damage, 11/11hp)
Female N Kitsune Crusader of Daikitsu 5/Primal Hunter 1 | AC 18 (16 while Enlarged+Raging), T 12, FF 16 | 41/41 hp | Fort +7, Ref +3, Will +7| Init +2 | Percep +8 | CMD 17
Hiiragi jogs forward, Waolu's threat ringing in her ears. "You have no idea how poor a choice you have made," she sighs, glancing over at Kenta, even as he brings his sword back into a fighting position and the two halves of Manu fall to the ground.
"KENTA! I am absolutely covered in gore now. At least warn me next time!" Juzo cries out as the fool in front of him falls to pieces followed but a disgusted sigh.
"Surrender! I need to get cleaned up and you are dragging this out." Juzo demands closing on the remaining foe not really thinking as he still thrusts at them with his rapier whilst complaining.
