GM Xavier Kahlvet's Strange Aeons 2e

Game Master KingTreyIII

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The copy that Lowls has is a necril translation from the Mysterium. He greatly desired the book and the secrets it held, thinking it would restore his reputation in Ustalav, and bring him success. It revealed the location of this lost city to him.

I think that's all Jevar has for now.

"We're now in a Ring of Truth, one of considerable power"

Ding

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The copy that Lowls has is a necril translation from the Mysterium. He greatly desired the book and the secrets it held, thinking it would restore his reputation in Ustalav, and bring him success. It revealed the location of this lost city to him.

I think that's all Jevar has for now.

There are SOME further nuances (like how Lowls’s goals switched from fixing his reputation to unleashing a Great Old One due to said entity’s corruption of him), but that’s is indeed the gist of it.

Ding

”The man wishes for such a minuscule effect by utilizing such dangerous knowledge? Foolishness.” It’s eyes flicker briefly to stare at Kaklatath. ”However, you travel with a being that is not of its true form”

Ding

Yrisolma’s eyes stare deeply at the former-amnesiacs, intent on their next answer.

”Given your strange traveling companion, I must ask: what goals have you for the blasphemous tome known as the Necronomicon?”

The constant dinging begins to drill into Shohreh's temple. Would that the spell only indicated a lie.

"Men are capable of a great degree of foolishness, for the sake of their pride," Shohreh says dryly. "And I believe our goals are quite simple: remove that accursed thing from this world and beyond the reach of mortals who might misuse it, by means fair or foul."

She pauses for several seconds, her voice softening.

"Lowls may not have been what anyone might call a good man, but neither was he a monster. He saved me, in his own way, and gave me a home and a purpose. I would spare him from the pain of such a fate, if I could, or at least shorten it."

"Men are capable of a great degree of foolishness, for the sake of their pride," Shohreh says dryly. "And I believe our goals are quite simple: remove that accursed thing from this world and beyond the reach of mortals who might misuse it, by means fair or foul."

Ding

"Lowls may not have been what anyone might call a good man, but neither was he a monster. He saved me, in his own way, and gave me a home and a purpose. I would spare him from the pain of such a fate, if I could, or at least shorten it."

Ding

Yrisolma backs up slightly, its stern gazes slightly less intense.

”Then we are in agreement over the fate of the tome.

Ding

”I request a course of action: if and when you find the tome known as the Necronomicon, you are to bring it to me. In which case I will bring it back to the Heavenly Host to determine its fate.”

Ding

”What say you?”

And I would like to know how truthful your character is being with your answer since, y'know, y'all are in the area of a ring of truth.

"The book resists dimensional travel," Boodiddly comments. "It appeared to take a considerable amount of effort from Lowls - and perhaps some supernatural assistance - to remove it from its vault in the first place. Do you have a plan for overcoming such resistance? Also, why not simply burn the book or destroy it somehow if you're so worried about it?"

"The book resists dimensional travel," Boodiddly comments. "It appeared to take a considerable amount of effort from Lowls - and perhaps some supernatural assistance - to remove it from its vault in the first place. Do you have a plan for overcoming such resistance? Also, why not simply burn the book or destroy it somehow if you're so worried about it?"

Forgot about that; my bad. Yrisolma would express interest in destroying the book, not taking it back to Heaven.

In that case...

If we obtain it, we will bring it back to be destroyed. Out of curiosity, do we possess the means to destroy it, or even if we did do you need to witness its destruction?

Jevar is telling the truth.

If we obtain it, we will bring it back to be destroyed.

Ding

”Do not worry yourselves with the destruction of the tome. Bring it to me and I will see to it that the tome and its vile knowledge will be removed from this existence forevermore.”

Ding

”With this deal in place, I will soon move elsewhere.”

Ding

Yrisolma looks up at the tower that the former-amnesiacs stand in front of, its gazes falling squarely on the large double doors.

”I have tracked the path of carnage created by the book to this particular tower.”

Ding

”However, I have been unable to find a method by which to enter.”

Ding

”I suspect the tome’s magic is leading me astray as a defensive measure to keep itself safe from Heaven’s wrath.”

Ding

”So unless this conversation needs to proceed, my next course of action will be to perform reconnaissance on this strange area to determine where the tome truly went.”

Ding

”I have not fully abandoned the notion that the tome is somewhere in this vicinity.”

Ding

”However, I will meet with you before I depart from this place for good.”

Ding

Boodiddly nods without saying anything, afraid that at this rate he'd start hearing that bell in his nightmares.

Anything that makes this damned bell silent! Jevar thinks (but doesn't say out loud) in irritation.

He looks around at the others.

So, do we wait for him to find a way in or should we start poking around ourselves?

GM: Is the entrance hidden from us too or are the Tome's protections targeting Yrisolma.

Y’all very clearly see a massive doorway into the tower, and Yrisolma said “there’s no way inside” while looking directly at said doorway. Do with that as you will.

"We know of a way into the tower that, I suspect, has been hidden from you in some fashion. With any luck, we will find success within and meet you again. Be safe."

Kolgradd mostly joins Boodiddly in stoic silence, but before moving in he does add after Shohreh's farewell:

"I'll feel a great relief when that book is destroyed"

along with an emphatic nod.

Ah great. I thought it might be implying magical locks on the door or something.

Jevar nods and heads toward the doors.

Detect magic and search for traps (Perc(E) +20)

If safe and unlocked, he opens them...

"We know of a way into the tower that, I suspect, has been hidden from you in some fashion. With any luck, we will find success within and meet you again. Be safe."

Ding

"I'll feel a great relief when that book is destroyed"

Ding

Without another word, Yrisolma flies away and departs for other places within Neruzavin.

Through the double doors

The walls of this hall bulge and curve with unsettlingly organic concavities. Thousands of sinuous etchings trace their way down the walls, as if the walls were scarred by roots or marred by burrowing worms fleeing some peril from above. Three staircases arch, dip, and intertwine as they ascend dizzyingly to a series of hexagonal passageways. Massive swaths of fungal growths cover the ground floor of this room. Maps Updated

More of the fungal undead break themselves off from the swaths of fungus on the ground as they turn toward the former-amnesiacs. Perched on some of the staircases, though, are two more fungal entities that look less skeletal.

The areas on the map are areas of fungus that’s important for the creatures’ abilities.

All that Remains
Round 1
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Kolgradd
Shohreh
Seeded <Red>
Seeded <Green>
Seeded <Blue>
Jevar
Boodiddly
Seeded Archer <Black> [20’ above ground]
Seeded Archer <White> [20’ above ground]
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Shohreh reacts quickly, flinging a beam of radiant energy directly at the zombie closest to Kolgradd and conjuring a protective barrier in anticipation of the counter attack.

Divine Lance vs Red Reflex DC: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (11) + 23 = 34
Spirit, Holy: 7d4 ⇒ (2, 1, 1, 4, 2, 2, 4) = 16

◇ Shadow Signet
◆◆ Cast divine lance vs Red
◆ Cast shield

Planning to make himself a target for these weird fungus creatures and not wanting to get infected, Kolgradd starts with a defensive spell...

◆◆ Cast Mirror Image

He then moves into position to take a swing should anyone try to rush past him

◆ Stride

Brain not work well. Really brief post today.

Shohreh hits Red.

Kolgradd moves up and casts mirror image.

Red, Green, and Blue are all quickened due to starting their turns in the fungus.

Red uses ◆◆ Fungal Root on Kolgradd.

Piercing Damage: 4d6 ⇒ (2, 5, 3, 4) = 14
Kolgradd “basic” Reflex: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (4) + 21 = 25 Failure

Kolgradd is grabbed and clumsy 1 for the duration of the grab.

Red then ◆ Strides over…

↻ Kolgradd RS vs Red: 1d20 + 28 ⇒ (15) + 28 = 43
Bludgeoning Damage (doubled from crit): 3d8 + 9 ⇒ (8, 4, 5) + 9 = 26 Cold Damage (doubled from crit): 1d6 ⇒ 2 Fire Damage (doubled from crit): 1d6 ⇒ 2

The save vs. frost is irrelevant.

Red Fort vs crit spec | DC 31: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (20) + 17 = 37

…then bites at the dwarf!

◆ Red jaws vs Kolgradd OG w/clumsy 1: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (15) + 21 = 36
Piercing Damage: 2d8 + 9 ⇒ (4, 5) + 9 = 18 Poison Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 8
Hits on a 1: 1d4 ⇒ 4

Green uses ◆◆ Fungal Root on Kolgradd.

Piercing Damage: 4d6 ⇒ (4, 2, 1, 4) = 11
Kolgradd “basic” Reflex: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (14) + 21 = 35 Success

Green then ◆ Strides over…

↻ Kolgradd RS vs Green: 1d20 + 28 ⇒ (10) + 28 = 38
Bludgeoning Damage (doubled from crit): 3d8 + 9 ⇒ (7, 2, 2) + 9 = 20 Cold Damage (doubled from crit): 1d6 ⇒ 4 Fire Damage (doubled from crit): 1d6 ⇒ 2

The save vs. frost is irrelevant.

Green Fort vs crit spec | DC 31: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (13) + 17 = 30

…then ◆ Stands.

Blue ◆ ◆ Strides over and attacks Kolgradd!

◆ Blue jaws vs Kolgradd OG w/clumsy 1: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (10) + 21 = 31 Pops an image
Piercing Damage: 2d8 + 9 ⇒ (8, 7) + 9 = 24 Poison Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 7
Hits on a 1-2: 1d6 ⇒ 1

◆ Blue fist vs Kolgradd OG w/clumsy 1; 2nd, agile: 1d20 + 21 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 21 - 4 = 33
Bludgeoning Damage: 2d8 + 9 ⇒ (1, 5) + 9 = 15
Hits on a 1-3: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Red Persistent Fire: 1d10 ⇒ 4
DC 15 flat: 1d20 ⇒ 13

Green Persistent Fire: 1d10 ⇒ 7
DC 15 flat: 1d20 ⇒ 7

All that Remains
Round 1
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Kolgradd (-19) {grabbed & clumsy 1}
Shohreh
Seeded <Red> (-80) {1d10 persistent fire}
Seeded <Green> (-59) {1d10 persistent fire}
Seeded <Blue>
Jevar
Boodiddly
Seeded Archer <Black> [20’ above ground]
Seeded Archer <White> [20’ above ground]
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Jevar creeps through the doors, staying just behind Kolgradd...

◆ Cast a spell shield

and attempts to burn one of the seeded.

◆◆ Cast (somatic, verbal) ignition
Spell attack GREEN, fire damage: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (1) + 23 = 248d4 ⇒ (1, 1, 2, 4, 2, 4, 2, 4) = 20
On a critical success, the target takes double damage and 7d4 persistent fire damage.

Bardic Lore to Recall Knowledge vs Black/White: 10 + 15 = 25 (How do these ones differ from the ones we've seen before?)

Boodiddly starts plucking a jerky-yet-upbeat series of notes on his violin, imitating the kind of music he thinks mushrooms like these might produce themselves.

Performance to Linger vs DC 31: 1d20 + 26 ⇒ (6) + 26 = 32

Recall Knowledge [F], then casting lingering composition [F], rallying anthem [A], and rank 6 roaring applause targeting all enemies (because sometimes the universe puts everyone within 60 ft) (Will DC 33) [AA].

Jevar throws fire at Green and misses.

Boodiddly begins performing for the fungal undead!

Black and White both ◆ Interact to draw a shortbow and then ◆ Hunt Prey. Black on Boodiddly and White on Kolgradd.

All that Remains
Round 2
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Kolgradd (-19) {grabbed & clumsy 1}
Shohreh
Seeded <Red> (-80) {1d10 persistent fire; slowed 1 & no reactions}
Seeded <Green> (-59) {1d10 persistent fire; fascinated with Boodiddly; slowed 1 & no reactions}
Seeded <Blue> {no reactions}
Jevar
Boodiddly {Lingering Rally: Round 0 of 3}
Seeded Archer <Black> {Hunted Prey: Boodiddly; fascinated with Boodiddly; slowed 1 & no reactions} [20’ above ground]
Seeded Archer <White> {Hunted Prey: Kolgradd; slowed 1 & no reactions} [20’ above ground]
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with his images swiftly removed, Kolgradd starts hastily laying into the fungal undead!

◆ Strike Red
Longhammer: 1d20 + 28 ⇒ (13) + 28 = 41
Bludgeoning: 3d8 + 9 ⇒ (8, 1, 3) + 9 = 21 Cold: 1d6 ⇒ 5 Fire: 1d6 ⇒ 5

◆ Strike Red
Longhammer: 1d20 + 28 - 5 ⇒ (9) + 28 - 5 = 32
Bludgeoning: 3d8 + 9 ⇒ (5, 5, 4) + 9 = 23 Cold: 1d6 ⇒ 2 Fire: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Then, with an eye on the archers, he conjures his shield

◆ Cast Shield

Sorry guys, lots of stuff at the legislature kept me very busy!

Shohreh draws on her staff once again, casting a spell to guide their attacks home, then flings her starknife at the zombie hampering Kolgradd's movement.

Starknife vs Red, Bless: 1d20 + 23 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 23 + 1 = 40
Slashing: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (2, 1, 1) + 3 = 7 plus Astral: 1d6 ⇒ 6 for 13 damage and I gain 6 temp HP until my next turn
If crit: 2d6 + 26 ⇒ (2, 1) + 26 = 29 and I gain 13 temp hp until my next turn

◆◆ Cast bless from staff
◆ Strike vs Red

Kolgradd attacks Red! Crit.

The save against frost is irrelevant since it’s already slowed.
Red Fort vs crit spec | DC 31: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (13) + 17 = 30

Making the second Strike into an Advantageous Assault, which also hits.

Shohreh casts bless then attacks Red, destroying the undead abomination! Crit. Also, weakness to slashing.

Blue and Green both heal 10 HP and are quickened this turn.

Blue attacks Kolgradd!

◆ Blue jaws vs Kolgradd OG w/clumsy 1, shield, & rallying anthem: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (15) + 21 = 36
Piercing Damage: 2d8 + 9 ⇒ (5, 6) + 9 = 20 Poison Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 3

Gonna assume you DON’T Shield Block that.

Kolgradd Fort; rallying anthem: 1d20 + 24 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 24 + 1 = 35 Success --> Critical Success (Battle Hardened)

◆ Blue claw vs Kolgradd OG w/clumsy 1, shield, & rallying anthem; 2nd, agile: 1d20 + 21 - 4 ⇒ (2) + 21 - 4 = 19
Piercing Damage: 2d8 + 9 ⇒ (6, 2) + 9 = 17 Poison Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 3

Blue then ◆ ◆ Steps twice away from Kolgradd.

Green’s clapping triggers from Kolgradd!

↻ Kolgradd RS vs Green: 1d20 + 28 ⇒ (16) + 28 = 44
Bludgeoning Damage (doubled from crit): 3d8 + 9 ⇒ (6, 5, 2) + 9 = 22 Cold Damage (doubled from crit): 1d6 ⇒ 5 Fire Damage (doubled from crit): 1d6 ⇒ 5

Green Fort vs crit spec | DC 31: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (20) + 17 = 37

Green ◆ Steps away from Kolgradd and does a ◆◆ Fungal Root at Jevar!

Piercing Damage: 4d6 ⇒ (4, 4, 5, 4) = 17
Jevar “basic” Reflex; rallying anthem: 1d20 + 23 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 23 + 1 = 40 Critical Success

Green persistent fire: 1d10 ⇒ 10
DC 15 flat: 1d20 ⇒ 8

All that Remains
Round 2
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Kolgradd (-39) {grabbed & clumsy 1}
Shohreh (+13)
Seeded <Green> (-123) {1d10 persistent fire; slowed 1 & no reactions}
Seeded <Blue> {no reactions}
Jevar
Boodiddly {Lingering Rally: Round 1 of 3}
Seeded Archer <Black> {Hunted Prey: Boodiddly; slowed 1 & no reactions} [20’ above ground]
Seeded Archer <White> {Hunted Prey: Kolgradd; slowed 1 & no reactions} [20’ above ground]
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Hold still please...

◆◆ Cast a spell: Caustic Blast (5 foot burst at GREEN's SW corner)
Acid damage GREEN, DC33 basic reflex save: 4d8 ⇒ (5, 7, 2, 6) = 20
on a critical failure, the creature also takes 4 persistent acid damage.
◆ Cast a spell shield

With the archer's fungal eye upon him, Boodiddly decides that this is the perfect time to add some backup dancers to his performance.

Sustain [A] and cast mirror image [AA].

Jevar sends acid at Green.

Green basic Reflex: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (5) + 20 = 25

Boodiddly maintains his spell and casts mirror image.

Black shoots their arrow at Boodiddly twice!

◆ Black shortbow vs Boodiddly w/rallying anthem: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (15) + 22 = 37
Hits on a 1: 1d4 ⇒ 3
Piercing Damage; Precise Aim: 2d6 + 10 + 2d6 ⇒ (5, 5) + 10 + (6, 1) = 27

◆ Black shortbow vs Boodiddly w/rallying anthem; 2nd: 1d20 + 22 - 5 ⇒ (17) + 22 - 5 = 34
Hits on a 1-2: 1d6 ⇒ 2
Piercing Damage; Precise Aim: 2d6 + 10 + 2d6 ⇒ (1, 6) + 10 + (4, 4) = 25

↻ Boodiddly Unexpected Shift | DC 16 flat: 1d20 ⇒ 14

White then shoots at Kolgradd!

◆ White shortbow vs Kolgradd OG w/clumsy 1, rallying anthem, & shield: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (11) + 22 = 33 Thank your bard
Piercing Damage; Precise Aim: 2d6 + 10 + 2d6 ⇒ (1, 2) + 10 + (1, 5) = 19

◆ White shortbow vs Kolgradd OG w/clumsy 1, rallying anthem, & shield; 2nd: 1d20 + 22 - 5 ⇒ (7) + 22 - 5 = 24
Piercing Damage; Precise Aim: 2d6 + 10 + 2d6 ⇒ (2, 2) + 10 + (3, 4) = 21

All that Remains
Round 3
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Kolgradd (-39) {grabbed & clumsy 1}
Shohreh
Seeded <Green> (-143) {1d10 persistent fire; slowed 1 & no reactions}
Seeded <Blue> {no reactions}
Jevar
Boodiddly (-22) {2 images; Lingering Rally: Round 1 of 3}
Seeded Archer <Black> {Hunted Prey: Boodiddly; slowed 1 & no reactions} [20’ above ground]
Seeded Archer <White> {Hunted Prey: Kolgradd; slowed 1 & no reactions} [20’ above ground]
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Kolgradd struggles aginst the fungal roots holding him to the floor,

◆ Escape
Atheltics: 1d20 + 27 ⇒ (15) + 27 = 42

That's pretty good, I'll assume that's a success. If it's a critical success he'd not need this next step so would instead cast Shield

Then in a single motion steps toward the next nearest abomination and swings at it!

◆ Step
◆ Strike
Longhammer, bless, MAP: 1d20 + 28 + 1 - 5 ⇒ (9) + 28 + 1 - 5 = 33
Bludgeoning: 3d8 + 9 ⇒ (6, 5, 2) + 9 = 22 Cold: 1d6 ⇒ 6 Fire: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Kolgradd escapes from the roots crit success, so shield as well then attacks Green!

Botting Shohreh: Shohreh Sustains the bless, Strides in, then throws her starknife at Green!

Shohreh vs Green w/lesser cover; bless: 1d20 + 23 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 23 + 1 = 29
Slashing Damage: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (3, 4, 4) + 3 = 14 Spirit Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2

And causes Green to fall! And gain 6 temp. HP.

Blue is quickened. Blue does a ◆◆ Fungal Root at Kolgradd!

Piercing Damage: 4d6 ⇒ (3, 1, 5, 6) = 15
Kolgradd basic Reflex; rallying anthem: 1d20 + 21 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 21 + 1 = 37 Critical Success

Blue then ◆ Strides over. And lets the last action go to waste.

All that Remains
Round 3
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Kolgradd (-39)
Shohreh (+6)
Seeded <Blue> {no reactions}
Jevar
Boodiddly (-12) {2 images; Lingering Rally: Round 2 of 3}
Seeded Archer <Black> {Hunted Prey: Boodiddly; slowed 1 & no reactions} [20’ above ground]
Seeded Archer <White> {Hunted Prey: Kolgradd; slowed 1 & no reactions} [20’ above ground]
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Automatic Knowledge vs Black/White: 10 + 15 = 25 (Any other interesting things about these were-rangers?)

Boodiddly takes the opportunity to tuck in behind Kolgradd and Shohreh, making sure to put the heavily-armored warrior between him and his admiring archer.

Recall Knowledge [F], Stride [A], Sustain [A], and cast shield [A].

Jevar slides behind the group to get a clear (but safe) view of the next closest seeded.

◆ Stride 15ft

and burning them seems to be working.

◆◆ Cast (somatic, verbal) ignition vs BLUE
Spell attack BLUE, fire damage: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (13) + 23 = 368d4 ⇒ (1, 3, 2, 1, 2, 4, 3, 1) = 17
On a critical success, the target takes double damage and 7d4 persistent fire damage.

Jevar moves forward and sends a mass of fire at Blue. Crit.

Boodiddly advances and protects himself.

Black fires at Boodiddly!

◆ Black shortbow vs Boodiddly w/rallying anthem & shield: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (5) + 22 = 27 Pops an image
Hits on a 1-2: 1d6 ⇒ 2
Piercing Damage; Precise Aim: 2d6 + 4 + 2d6 ⇒ (4, 2) + 4 + (2, 6) = 18

◆ Black shortbow vs Boodiddly w/rallying anthem & shield; 2nd: 1d20 + 22 - 5 ⇒ (11) + 22 - 5 = 28 Pops an image
Hits on a 1-3: 1d6 ⇒ 1
Piercing Damage; Precise Aim: 2d6 + 4 + 2d6 ⇒ (1, 1) + 4 + (4, 5) = 15

Then White fires at Kolgradd!

◆ White shortbow vs Kolgradd w/rallying anthem: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (18) + 22 = 40
Piercing Damage; Precise Aim: 2d6 + 4 + 2d6 ⇒ (6, 6) + 4 + (4, 6) = 26

◆ White shortbow vs Kolgradd w/rallying anthem; 2nd: 1d20 + 22 - 5 ⇒ (14) + 22 - 5 = 31
Piercing Damage: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (5, 4) + 4 = 13

All that Remains
Round 4
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Kolgradd (-62)
Shohreh
Seeded <Blue> (-34) {7d4 persistent fire; no reactions}
Jevar
Boodiddly (-12) {Lingering Rally: Round 2 of 3}
Seeded Archer <Black> {Hunted Prey: Boodiddly; slowed 1 & no reactions} [20’ above ground]
Seeded Archer <White> {Hunted Prey: Kolgradd; slowed 1 & no reactions} [20’ above ground]
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Kolgradd grunts at the impact of the arrow, and seeing the remaining enemy at his level burning so readily, he bounds up the stairs to confront the archers.

Do these staircases have handrails or the like? I'm just wondering about Shoving / Boulder Rolling

◆ Stride
◆ Stride

As he strides up the stairs he smoothly shifts to holding the long hammer higher up the haft for stability, but approaching the archer he allows it to extend out behind him, just enough to swing it with maximum force as he arrives!

◆ Strike Black
Longhammer: 1d20 + 28 ⇒ (15) + 28 = 43
Bludgeoning: 3d8 + 9 ⇒ (6, 3, 3) + 9 = 21 Cold: 1d6 ⇒ 2 Fire: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Shohreh follows Kolgradd up the stairs, flinging her starknife at the burning zombie almost absentmindedly.

Starknife vs Blue: 1d20 + 23 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 23 + 1 = 31
Slashing: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (4, 4, 4) + 3 = 15 plus Astral: 1d6 ⇒ 1 for 16 damage

◆ Cast shield, AC 34 Hardness 20
◆ Stride
◆ Strike vs Blue

Do these staircases have handrails or the like? I'm just wondering about Shoving / Boulder Rolling

No handrails or anything like that; shoving them off the stairs is an option.

Kolgradd moves up the stairs and attacks Black! crit.

Black Fort vs. crit spec | DC 31: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (7) + 18 = 25

Shohreh throws her starknife at Blue. Hit. Weakness to slashing damage.

Blue heals 10 HP and is quickened.

Blue ◆ Strides over and sends a ◆◆ Fungal Root at Shohreh!

Piercing Damage: 4d6 ⇒ (6, 2, 3, 4) = 15
Shohreh basic Reflex; rallying anthem: 1d20 + 22 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 22 + 1 = 37 Critical Success.

Blue then bites at Boodiddly!

◆ Blue jaws vs Boodiddly w/rallying anthem & shield: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (9) + 21 = 30
Piercing Damage: 2d8 + 9 ⇒ (1, 2) + 9 = 12 Poison Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 4

Blue persistent fire: 7d4 ⇒ (1, 2, 2, 4, 1, 4, 2) = 16
DC 15 flat: 1d20 ⇒ 4

All that Remains
Round 4
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Kolgradd (-62) [20’ above ground]
Shohreh (+6) [10’ above ground]
Seeded <Blue> (-71) {7d4 persistent fire; no reactions}
Jevar
Boodiddly (-12)
Seeded Archer <Black> (-58) {prone; Hunted Prey: Boodiddly; 1d10 persistent fire; slowed 1 & no reactions} [20’ above ground]
Seeded Archer <White> {Hunted Prey: Kolgradd; slowed 1 & no reactions} [20’ above ground]
==============

Jevar notes what the starknife does.

I need to keep setting them alight.

He attempts to burn the nearby Seeded down for good...

◆◆ Cast a spell: ignition
Spell attack BLUE, fire damage: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (7) + 23 = 308d6 ⇒ (6, 2, 1, 2, 1, 4, 3, 3) = 22
On a critical success, the target takes double damage and 7d6 persistent fire damage.

and backs away.

◆ Step W

Boodiddly wards himself, wards his friends, and waves distractingly at his adoring fans. Fronds. Whatever these poor souls are now.

Sustain [A], then cast rallying anthem [A] and shield [A].

Jevar sends a mass of fire at Blue!

Boodiddly sings and protects himself.

Black ◆ Stands…

↻ Kolgradd RS vs Black: 1d20 + 28 ⇒ (17) + 28 = 45
Bludgeoning Damage (doubled from crit): 3d8 + 9 ⇒ (8, 4, 2) + 9 = 23 Cold Damage (doubled from crit): 1d6 ⇒ 3 Fire Damage (doubled from crit): 1d6 ⇒ 4

Black Fort vs Crit Spec | DC 31: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (15) + 18 = 33

…then attempts to ◆ swap his bow for a sword.

↻ Kolgradd RS vs Black: 1d20 + 28 ⇒ (12) + 28 = 40
Bludgeoning Damage (doubled from crit): 3d8 + 9 ⇒ (1, 5, 8) + 9 = 23 Cold Damage (doubled from crit): 1d6 ⇒ 4 Fire Damage (doubled from crit): 1d6 ⇒ 3

Black Fort vs Crit Spec | DC 31: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (18) + 18 = 36

Black persistent fire: 1d10 ⇒ 1
DC 15 flat: 1d20 ⇒ 17

White ◆ Strides up the stairs a bit and shoots at Kolgradd!

◆ White shortbow vs Kolgradd w/rallying anthem: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (7) + 22 = 29
Piercing Damage; Precise Aim: 2d6 + 4 + 2d6 ⇒ (3, 5) + 4 + (5, 5) = 22

All that Remains
Round 5
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Kolgradd (-62) [20’ above ground]
Shohreh [10’ above ground]
Seeded <Blue> (-93) {7d4 persistent fire; no reactions}
Jevar
Boodiddly (-12)
Seeded Archer <Black> (-179) {Hunted Prey: Boodiddly; slowed 1 & no reactions} [20’ above ground]
Seeded Archer <White> {Hunted Prey: Kolgradd; slowed 1 & no reactions} [20’ above ground]
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Kolgradd continues the assault on his opponent, relentless hammer blows trying to crush it to the floor.

◆ Strike
Longhammer, bless: 1d20 + 28 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 28 + 1 = 47
Bludgeoning: 3d8 + 9 ⇒ (4, 7, 5) + 9 = 25 Cold: 1d6 ⇒ 4 Fire: 1d6 ⇒ 2

◆ Strike
Longhammer, bless, MAP: 1d20 + 28 + 1 - 5 ⇒ (17) + 28 + 1 - 5 = 41
Bludgeoning: 3d8 + 9 ⇒ (3, 6, 5) + 9 = 23 Cold: 1d6 ⇒ 2 Fire: 1d6 ⇒ 6

If he ends up with any actions left (which means black is very hardy) he'd throw in a shield. I moved him on the map to where I hope he ends up

Temp HP for Kolgradd from rousing splash: 7d4 ⇒ (1, 3, 3, 4, 4, 3, 2) = 20

Shohreh focuses on aiding her companions, invigorating Kolgradd's spirits while also extending the reach of her blessing to include Jevar and Boodiddly.

◆◆ Cast rousing splash on Kolgradd
◆ Sustain bless to 35ft

Kolgradd slams his hammer into Black, causing the creature to explode in a puff of spores!

Poison Damage: 10d6 ⇒ (2, 2, 2, 6, 2, 4, 5, 2, 5, 4) = 34
Kolgradd basic Fort; rallying anthem: 1d20 + 24 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 24 + 1 = 42 Critical Success

He then jumps over and hits White! Crit.

White Fort vs crit spec | DC 31: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (17) + 18 = 35

Shohreh temporarily invigorates Kolgradd.

Blue heals 10 HP and is quickened.

Blue does a ◆◆ Fungal Root at Boodiddly!

Piercing Damage: 4d6 ⇒ (1, 2, 5, 4) = 12
Boodiddly “basic” Reflex; rallying anthem: 1d20 + 21 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 21 + 1 = 40 Critical Success

Blue then attacks Boodiddly!

◆ Blue jaws vs Boodiddly w/rallying anthem & shield: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (19) + 21 = 40
Piercing Damage: 2d8 + 9 ⇒ (2, 4) + 9 = 15 Poison Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 8

Boodiddly Fort; rallying anthem: 1d20 + 21 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 21 + 1 = 31 Success

◆ Blue claw vs Boodiddly w/rallying anthem & shield; 2nd, agile: 1d20 + 21 - 4 ⇒ (2) + 21 - 4 = 19
Slashing Damage: 2d8 + 9 ⇒ (3, 8) + 9 = 20

EDIT: Boodiddly would probably use Unexpected Shift.

↻ Unexpected Shift | DC 11 flat: 1d20 ⇒ 9

Blue persistent fire: 7d4 ⇒ (1, 1, 3, 4, 4, 1, 3) = 17
DC 15 flat: 1d20 ⇒ 13

All that Remains
Round 5
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Kolgradd (-62; +20) [20’ above ground]
Shohreh [10’ above ground]
Seeded <Blue> (-100) {7d4 persistent fire; no reactions}
Jevar
Boodiddly (-31)
Seeded Archer <White> (-62) {Hunted Prey: Kolgradd; 1d10 persistent fire; slowed 1 & no reactions} [20’ above ground]
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Boodiddly blinks as the archer above him explodes, then glances at the mushroom trying to gnaw on his ears and decides to give them a little space - just in case.

Sustain [A], Stride [A], and cast rallying anthem [A].

Jevar sees that Shohreh is making her way up the stairs, and suspects she and Kolgradd can handle the last archer up the stairs. So he steps up to the seedling he's been torturing and incants a club of flame to batter it with.

◆ Step
◆◆ Cast a spell ignition
Spell attack BLUE, fire damage: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (17) + 23 = 408d6 ⇒ (3, 1, 3, 2, 3, 5, 4, 3) = 24
On a critical success, the target takes double damage and 7d6 persistent fire damage.

Jevar moves forward and sends fire through Blue! Crit

Boodiddly moves back and sings.

White attempts to ◆ swap their bow with their sword!

↻ Kolgradd RS vs White; bless: 1d20 + 28 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 28 + 1 = 30 Success —> Failure (nat 1)
Bludgeoning Damage: 3d8 + 9 ⇒ (5, 6, 2) + 9 = 22 Cold Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5 Fire Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4

White then attacks!

◆ White elven curve blade vs Kolgradd w/rallying anthem: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (15) + 22 = 37
Slashing Damage; Precise Aim: 2d8 + 6 + 2d6 ⇒ (2, 1) + 6 + (1, 5) = 15

White persistent fire: 1d10 ⇒ 10
DC 15 flat: 1d20 ⇒ 11

All that Remains
Round 6
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Kolgradd (-62; +6) [20’ above ground]
Shohreh [10’ above ground]
Seeded <Blue> (-148) {7d4 persistent fire; no reactions}
Jevar
Boodiddly (-31)
Seeded Archer <White> (-72) {Hunted Prey: Kolgradd; 1d10 persistent fire; slowed 1 & no reactions} [20’ above ground]
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Shohreh splits her attention between the two remaining foes, harrying Kolgradd's opponent while she boosts Jevar's resilience.

Starknife vs White, 2nd increment: 1d20 + 23 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 23 + 1 - 2 = 24 lol
Slashing: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (1, 4, 3) + 3 = 11 plus Astral: 1d6 ⇒ 1 for 12 damage

Temp HP from rousing splash for Jevar: 7d4 ⇒ (2, 4, 3, 1, 4, 3, 1) = 18

◆ Strike vs White
◆◆Cast rousing splash on Jevar

Pleased that the magical vigour of Shohreh's spell helped him avoid the attack, Kolgradd spins his hammer in a blur of counter-attacks!

◆◆ Intimidating Strike
Longhammer,bless: 1d20 + 28 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 28 + 1 = 41
Bludgeoning: 3d8 + 9 ⇒ (5, 3, 2) + 9 = 19 Cold: 1d6 ⇒ 4 Fire: 1d6 ⇒ 5

◆ Strike
Longhammer,bless,MAP: 1d20 + 28 + 1 - 5 ⇒ (14) + 28 + 1 - 5 = 38
Bludgeoning: 3d8 + 9 ⇒ (7, 4, 6) + 9 = 26 Cold: 1d6 ⇒ 2 Fire: 1d6 ⇒ 1

Kolgradd attacks White twice with two hard-hitting blows! Two crits. Let’s see if the second one is actually an Advantageous Assault.

White Fort vs crit spec | DC 31: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (9) + 18 = 27 Not sure if frightened applies here, but it doesn’t matter.

And the bonus damage from Advantageous Assault is enough to kill White!

White explodes in a mass of spores!

Poison Damage: 10d6 ⇒ (2, 2, 1, 3, 2, 4, 5, 4, 4, 4) = 31
Kolgradd basic Fort; rallying anthem: 1d20 + 24 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 24 + 1 = 37 Critical Success

Blue heals 10 HP and is quickened

Blue uses ◆ ◆ Fungal Root on Jevar!

Piercing Damage: 4d6 ⇒ (6, 6, 4, 2) = 18
Jevar basic Reflex; rallying anthem: 1d20 + 23 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 23 + 1 = 33 Success plus clumsy 1 for 1 round.

Blue then attacks!

◆ Blue jaws vs Jevar w/clumsy 1 & rallying anthem: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (13) + 21 = 34
Piercing Damage: 2d8 + 9 ⇒ (6, 4) + 9 = 19 Poison Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 2

Jevar Fort; rallying anthem: 1d20 + 19 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 19 + 1 = 39 Critical Success

◆ Blue claw vs Jevar w/clumsy 1 & rallying anthem; 2nd, agile: 1d20 + 21 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 21 - 4 = 33
Slashing Damage: 2d8 + 9 ⇒ (8, 8) + 9 = 25

All that Remains
Round 6 —> 7
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Kolgradd (-62; +6) [20’ above ground]
Shohreh [10’ above ground]
Seeded <Blue> (-138) {7d4 persistent fire; no reactions}
Jevar (-28) {clumsy 1: round 0 of 1}
Boodiddly (-31)
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This is probably going to become irrelevant, but since the last Ignition was melee and critted, does it increase persistent fire 7d4 -> 7d6? Also was it applied after BLUE's last turn?

When will you just burn up?! he asks it in frustration, as if it would answer.

He gives it another bonk with the fire club, before stepping back.

◆◆ Cast a spell ignition
Spell attack GREEN, fire damage: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (9) + 23 = 328d6 ⇒ (1, 1, 6, 3, 4, 1, 3, 2) = 21
On a critical success, the target takes double damage and 7d6 persistent fire damage.
◆ Step W

This does not seem at all necessary, but it is too cool of an image to pass up. Assuming blue is still up on his turn of course

Annoyed at all the spores in his face, Kolgradd roars, belts out an incantation at the top of his lungs, and jumps into the air!

◆◆ Cast Blazing Dive

He is thrown straight up as if by his own roar, and then turns and flies down toward the enemy. As he smashes into the ground it explodes in fire and a spray of dirt, which he follows up with a burning, frozen hammer!

Bludgeoning: 3d4 ⇒ (4, 1, 2) = 7
Fire: 3d6 ⇒ (4, 1, 5) = 10
DC 29 basic reflex. I think where I've put him make it only get Blue because of Shohreh's height

◆ Strike
Longhammer,bless: 1d20 + 28 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 28 + 1 = 41
Bludgeoning: 3d8 + 9 ⇒ (8, 2, 1) + 9 = 20 Cold: 1d6 ⇒ 2 Fire: 1d6 ⇒ 4

This is probably going to become irrelevant, but since the last Ignition was melee and critted, does it increase persistent fire 7d4 -> 7d6? Also was it applied after BLUE's last turn?

Whoops! My bad! You are correct.

Blue persistent fire: 7d6 ⇒ (3, 3, 4, 6, 5, 5, 5) = 31
DC 15 flat: 1d20 ⇒ 19

Jevar sends flames at Blue.

Kolgradd then divebombs and slams his hammer into Blue, killing it! Not gonna bother rolling the Reflex save against blazing dive, because that Strike definitely kills it.

As the former-amnesiacs settle down for a moment to treat their wounds, they notice another individual in the room—this one alive!

A Keleshite man is wrapped in some kind of fungal cocoon at the far corner of the room, but clearly still breathing. When freed from his cocoon, his eyes open.

”Thala? Keetos? What are you doing back down here? The count needed you for the Star Stele. Wait…No…you’re…oh hello.”

The man is clearly delirious, likely as a result of starvation.

What do you do?