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 looks at the pitiful zombies and turns towards the sound of the voice, heading that way. "Okay uh... I guess I'll go handle the danger in the dark."
He moves up and summons four flickering flames, that almost seem to dance with themselves like a flowing river.
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 pulls out his vial of acid and aim an acid splash at the red zombie.
green will:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10 red will:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21
The light of Daikitsu burns the two zombies, but they remain writing in the grease.
An arrow from Onna skewers a zombie, but still it moves!
Kenta illuminates the back of the cave, revealing the creature that has been firing at you - a crimson-furred, bat-like humanoid, with leathery wings and long claws.
Takabe fires a globe of acid - and it dissolves what remains of one of the zombies into a puddle of putrescence.
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
I didn't account for profane aura because I forgot what it did.
Clearly the Hungry Dark has done nothing for his archery skills ;)
Knowledge (local) DC12:
The winged creature is an elven were-bat, cursed with lycanthropy.
DC17
Spoiler:
Lycanthropy is a supernatural disease that is hard to cure. A sufferer undergoes involuntary changes and his personality becomes more animalistic and savage; often this is accompanied by a taste for blood or fresh-killed raw meat, and many lycanthropes, including werebats, have a reputation for evil.
DC22
Spoiler:
Only silver weapons can cause significant harm to lycanthropes. Although, perhaps the yellowheart weapons feature so strongly in the ekujae's heroic lore for good reason?
Folar Barun makes her way to the captive tied to the altar, drawing a knife in order to cut him free.
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)
The young fox shudders as the voice echoes through the cavern. He attempts to encourage his allies, "We gotta do something!"
Kenta glances down at his big club and resists the urge to toss it aside and draw his fancy bow. Instead, he moves forwards and uses a single free hand to grab a thin metal disk clipped onto his waste. As he places himself between their ally and the obvious enemy, he does a quick spin and flings the ring towards the elevated target.
Free to take hand off Greatclub, Move while drawing Chakram, Standard to throw at Orange.
"Okay guys, there's the real threat. Be careful not to let him bite you though. He's an elf afflicted with a curse. Time to bust out those Yellowheart weapons, or silver if you're rich 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
Hiiragi runs forward, grabbing her bow and dropping her terbutje at her feet.
”You cannot sacrifice what you never owned!” chides the miko, nocking a yellowheart arrow. Twang!
Bow Attack+Inspire:1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 1 = 10 Can’t wait to actually hit with a bow...
Juzo begins sprinting around the altar in case the enemy tries to flee.
"You can't be that deranged...the odds are clearly against you after we skewered your minions. Give up so I don't have to embarrass myself climbing again." Juzo says with some annoyance at the bat-thing.
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 to support his allies. "I thought this hungry dark thing would be stronger."
As the pathfinders advance towards Kaghaze the werebat, Toshiko and Kenta strike true with their missile attacks. But true to Onna's warning, their weapons have no effect! Kaghaze's supernatural power forces closes his wounds as soon as they are made. The monstrous elf hisses with laughter.
It is hopeless to resist! My servant is all-powerful! Kill your elf companion! Accept my divine gifts in exchange! - the sinister voice reverberates throughout your being.
From his high vantage, Kaghaze shoots his bow again:
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 rolls her eyes. "If he's all-powerful, why doesn't he come down here and use his claws?" she asks, stowing her bow and picking up the terbutje at her feet as she steps closer.
I suppose I'll have to get big if I want to tear him to pieces, she thinks. Or stuff him down that hole.
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 a little closer and hurls a ball of acid at the bat creature.
Onna shoots a yellowheart arrow. It pierces Kaghaze, and this wound does not instantly heal! Though it does 2 less damage than normal because Yellowheart wood does not make good arrows.
Hiiragi and Juzo taunt the enemy.
Takabe blasts the beast with acid which stings and scorches away its fur.
Kaghaze's arrow strikes the elf that Fola Barun just cut free - his blood spills upon the altar, and the resounding bodiless voice that reverberates throughout the cave exalts in the carnage.
Yes! Yes my servant! Feed me!
It seems somehow closer now, more oppressive.
"No!" cries Fola Barun as she drags her comrade off the altar and tries to stem the blood. heal:1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26
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 considers the possibilities here; while she might be able to get to the top of the wall... it might be better to make sure the elves stay alive-- especially with her allies already surrounding the creature.
She hustles toward the injured elf, tapping one hand to her forehead before placing it on the fallen.
"May Daikitsu's blessing mend you," she says forcefully.
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 turns as he watches the archer target the sacrifice, he starts to move to heal but sees Hiiragi already beating him. With a nod to her, he turns and begins scaling the shelf... so slowly it appears he isn’t even moving.
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 tries to fire another ball of acid, but doesn't even come close to hitting his target. Hope he just tries to hightail it out of here, that'd make for a better story. Janira says in Takabe's mind.
"Wanna throw that thing down here once you get up top? I don't think there is enough room for all of us." Juzo says putting away the rapier and drawing the spear given to him by the elves.
"Thank you for your help" Fola Barun says to Hiiragi. "There are more prisoners over there!" She carries the unconscious intended sacrifice away from the altar.
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
"Can you get them all out of here?" asks Hiiragi, torn between helping her allies more directly and helping the elves so that they can fight uninhibited.
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 grins. "Let's see about that."
She runs after Fola, and as they approach the cage, she grows greatly in size.
"Step away from this side!" she urges. With that, she swings her now-great-terbutje, hoping to chop the cage bars and vines apart.
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
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
Which reminds me (not that it likely matters) that I forgot my bonus to healing, so that elf should have gotten 10HP back.
That extra healing Hiiragi means the elf 'sacrifice' is conscious, but he's clearly too traumatised to fight.
Kenta scrambles up the rocky ledge with surprising alacrity.
Biigragi smashes the bamboo cage open. One 5' section adjacent to Hiiragi is broken. It's clear that two of the three prisoners inside are catatonic, and the third is in no shape to fight either. At least all three are alive.
Takabe maintains his barrage, narrowly missing.
Onna's arrow goes hopelessly wide.
Toshiko duels with Bat-Elf, and though she finds the yellowheart club a clumsy weapon it is effective. Not finesse-able.
Juzo's spear does not get through the melee.
Finish her! I hunger for her blood! - the voice in the dark commands its servant.
Technically Juzo you can stand over Toshiko, though if she regains consciousness you both count as squeezing. Kenta has room to 5' step and you could go into the space he currently occupies. Or you can go up to one of the partial ledge spaces: standing in one of those spaces needs a DC10 Acrobatics check to avoid falling, and you'll be flat-footed. You can move from those squares normally though.
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 smiles. "They're good at surviving bad situations," she explains. "Here-- before I go."
With that, she raises a prayer to Daikitsu again.
Channel Positive:1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
Nodding, she quickly turns and runs in the other direction, back toward the bat guy.
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 yells as Toshiko falls, "NOOOO!" He pulls his club and steps over to be more stable on the ledge. Raising it high above his head he attempts to bring it crashing down hard upon the batelf's head. "STOP. HURTING. MY. FRIENDS!"
5-ft Step, Move to draw Greatclub, Standard to Attack.
As Juzo looks for a way up, and Hiiragi invigorates the elven prisoners with Daikitsu's radiance, Kenta brings his sacred warclub down on Kaghaze's head with a shocking crunch! The bat-elf falls crumpled in a heap, his ragged shallow breathing the only indication that he still clings to life.
Nooooooooooooooooooo! - the voice of the Hungry Dark is stilled.
Combat over!
You can easily stabilise Toshiko now. What else do you do?
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 to a stop as combat finished rather suddenly. "All right-- so do we throw a big rock over this hole, or?"
Out of curiosity, she manifests her own Dancing Lights and sees how far down she can see.
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 doesn't waste any time, moving over to his bleeding ally. He leans down and a glow of light sparks into Toshiko, "Blessings of Taramyth be upon you."
Lay on Hands for 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8 healing to Toshiko.
He collects his wayward chakram and shoves the batelf body off the ledge to provide a nice soft landing for when he attempts to hop down.
Acrobatics to soften a fall DC 15:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23
Fall Damage:1d6 ⇒ 6
He hits the body of the batelf, but misjudges it and faceplants instead. He raises his hand, "I'm fine."
"Well, started to feel like my old...unskilled self with batman way up there. Everything okay? It sounded like Toshiko got hurt pretty badly. Need me to come up st-" he starts to complain and ask before a Kenta comes falling down near him.
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)
The young and obviously regretful fox stands, pulls a wand and starts applying healing to himself. "Well, that was a thing I won't be doing again. Just a bit hopped on adrenaline. Toshiko should be fine, she was awake when I um... hopped down."
