MYSTERIES UNDER MOONLIGHT PART 2: THE HOWLING DANCE PFS 1st edition (3-7) (Inactive)

Game Master Lance K

Reflex DC13: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20

Selune manages to finish off the warrior with a claw and a bite, knocking him against a tree battered, bloody and unconscious.

Stinky and Kala step carefully through the webs and managed to not get caught up in the sticky strands.

Round 2
Mun
-Selune -6
Eredur
Finnius
Theodorus
Kala
-Stinky
Therin
Arbiscar
Fighter R
Fighter B -11

Bold is up!

Ray of enfeeblement vs Green touch AC: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13
STR dmg: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Keeping his hard-hitting for later, Eredur switches wands and uses another one on their foe, targeting the man's chest with a grayish ray

Wand of tay of enfeeblement, For save DC 11+ (I guess! CL 1, but I don't know if a bonus applies from the wand's crafter main characteristic, so Int/cha for Mage or Sorcerer) for half damage to STR. Even with an easy save, that's 3 points of Str less minimum for one round

Difficulty terrain is so ick on heavy armor slowbies

Finnius pushes through the bad terrain to the road, then jogs around to position himself advantageously.

Double move- my path goes up to the road (15 feet to get there) then straight left and down into the flank

Due to the cover from the trees, Eredur's ray misses while Finnius pushes forward through the underbrush.

Theodurus steps into the clear path and releases a barrage of arrows at Finnius.

Arrows, Rapid Shot, PbS: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 9 + 2 + 2 - 2 = 15
Piercing, silver, magic: 1d8 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 2d6 ⇒ (8) + 1 + 1 + 2 + (1, 4) = 17
Dim light: 1d100 ⇒ 25

Arrows, Rapid Shot, PbS: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 9 + 2 + 2 - 2 = 25
Piercing, silver, magic: 1d8 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 2d6 ⇒ (8) + 1 + 1 + 2 + (5, 6) = 23
Dim light: 1d100 ⇒ 17

The first arrow bounces off Finnius's pauldron and the second arrow goes well over his head.

Dang, I was hoping he'd at least land one shot.

Round 2
Mun
-Selune -6
Eredur
Finnius
Theodorus
Kala
-Stinky
Therin
Arbiscar
Fighter R
Fighter B -11

Bold is up! Remember, Kala and Stinky will need to make an Escape Artist or CMB check (DC 13) if they try to move into any other webbed spaces.

Therin plods forth and tries to smash the warrior with the blue tinged armour.

attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 81d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9on phone...can someone move me please?

Ugh. Rough terrain. Bad for them too, though. "Stinky! Flank! Attack!" Here's hoping his new armor does its job! As the wolverine does his level best to comply, Kala takes a moment to give herself the Aspect of the Bull (swift action). She draws her warhammer and winds up for a vicious swing against the red fighter before her.

Kala will end her use of Animal Focus as soon as one minute has passed.

Cold Iron Warhammer: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 1 + 4 = 151d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 2 + 1 = 5
Includes Animal Focus and Outflank bonuses. If Stinky doesn't get into position due to an AOO, subtract 4 from the attack roll.

On my way! Oh boy! This one smells meaty and juicy! Stinky eagerly pushes through the webs and underbrush to get into position. Regardless of where he ends up, he snaps at the red soldier's thigh, hoping to get a taste of some yummy goodness.

Reflex DC13: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24
Acrobatics to move through threatened square 1: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

Enemies only get one AoO for movement per round, no per square, so the figher would just get one extra attack.

Attack of opportunity: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21
Slashing: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
Dim Light: 1d100 ⇒ 73

Therin's attack is easily blocked by the warrior's shield and Kala's swing merely glances off their chainmail. Stinky takes a cut from a longsword slash, but keeps moving to surround the warrior fighting Kala. Stinky's jaws clamp down on his ankle, causing him to cry out in anger and pain.

Round 2
Mun
-Selune -6
Eredur
Finnius
Theodorus
Kala
-Stinky
Therin
Arbiscar
Fighter R -5
Fighter B -11

Arbiscar is still up

Arbiscar holds himself into a full defense stance, while he moves through the underbrush getting out at the back of the warrior and staring eye-to-eye to Theodorus "Theodorus, I call you, in the name of Magnimar's law that you cease your madness. If you do so I bound my word to attend judgement at Magnimar's high tribunal. But for tonight you shall let us find Tulvhatha and kill it before it is a danger for our civilization. Stop this fight immediately or I will be forced to bring you to Court for obstructing Magnimar's protection!"
Diplomacy: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22

HP 43/43 AC 27 TAC 17

Arbiscar, I actually didn't know that full defense was just a standard action. I had always assumed it was a full round action. I had to look it up.

Theodurus calls out in response, "We're not going to fall for your lies, devils! You will all burn!"

The two remaining warriors let out a cheer as they press the attack. The one in blue takes an ineffective swing Arbiscar at him as he moves past.

Longsword AoO: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18
Slashing: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10
Dim Light: 1d100 ⇒ 76

The fighter with a red fist painted on their shield steps back from Kala and turns towards Finnius, slashing with his sword. The blade bounces off his armor and buries itself into a nearby tree.

Longsword AoO: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9
Slashing: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
Dim Light: 1d100 ⇒ 69

The other fighter wearing a blue tabard over his chainmail also takes a swing at Finnius, seeking revenge for the thrown dagger that he was struck with a few seconds ago.

Longsword: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12
Slashing: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
Dim Light: 1d100 ⇒ 32

The fighter with a red fist painted on their shield steps back from Kala and turns towards Finnius, slashing with his sword. Its an expertly aimed strike, slipping through the gaps in his armor and slashing his neck. The unenchanted blade just barely cuts into the thick fur and muscle of Finnius's lycantropic flesh, causing only a slight flesh wound. A look of horror appears on the warrior's face as more wolves emerge from the woods and he realizes that his sword is ineffective against them.

As a side note, these guys DO have wooden stakes tucked into bandoliers on them.

Longsword AoO: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27
Slashing: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Dim Light: 1d100 ⇒ 74
Longsword, confirmation: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11

Round 3
Mun
-Selune -6
Eredur
Finnius -3
Theodorus
Kala
-Stinky
Therin
Arbiscar
Fighter R -5
Fighter B -11

Round 3! Bold is up!

Finnius smiles, finding himself finally positioned to strike, he steps between the two and lashes out at one.

5 ft step, full attack, power attack, twf, flanking with Stinky

MWK Cold Iron Dagger: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 5 + 2 = 21
Damage: 1d4 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12

Fire Forged Steel Dagger: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 5 + 2 = 14
Damage: 1d4 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11

Wand vs touch AC : 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
STR dmg, Fort 11 for half: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Using his wand, Eredur sends a Ray of enfeeblement way to wide to hit anything.

"Theodurus, remember, when you answer Pharasma's call this day, you attacked us! Lay down your pride and stand down, but I'll not call Selune off until I hear those words!" Mun calls on Ashava's divine favor, and sends his bear forward with a swift, booted kick to the bear's rump. "Selune, now!"

Selune leaps forward, advancing swiftly on Theodorus, her slavering jaws agape as she bears down on the disgraced inspector.

Finnius, you can't normally five foot steps into difficult terrain and the square you moved into is pretty much all green. Could you please amend your action?

Eredur hits another tree with a ray of enervating energy.

Selune runs down the path towards Theodurus, biting the aspiring vampire slayer's shoulder. Theodurus kicks off the bear, giving himself enough distance to rapidly fire arrows into Selune at close range.

"Die, servant of evil!"

Arrows, Rapid Shot, PbS, Deadly Aim: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 9 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 2 - 2 = 29
Piercing, cold iron, magic: 1d8 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 4 + 2d6 ⇒ (7) + 1 + 2 + 2 + 4 + (4, 4) = 24
Dim Light: 1d100 ⇒ 25

Arrows, Rapid Shot, PbS, Deadly Aim: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 9 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 2 - 2 = 27
Piercing, cold iron, magic: 1d8 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 4 + 2d6 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 2 + 2 + 4 + (5, 4) = 21
Dim Light: 1d100 ⇒ 25

One arrow strikes the bear in the lungs, the other near the heart and the great beast falls over unconscious.

6 of that was non-lethal, so she's not bleeding.

Round 3
Mun
-Selune -45, -6 nonlethal
Eredur
Finnius -3 -ammend action
Theodorus -12
Kala
-Stinky
Therin
Arbiscar
Fighter R -5
Fighter B -11

Bold may act!

Therin steps to his right and swings his morningstar at the warrior with the blue tinges armour

attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 161d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
dim light: 1d100 ⇒ 39

Sorry, I always thought you could step into but not out of difficult terrain; I'll just stay where I was at and full attack so they are at 2 less for no flanking so 19 and 12

Good grief, what's on those arrows? What's the extra 2d6? (No need to reveal secrets I shouldn't know, but remember, Selune isn't under the enchantment that we all are; she's not a lycanthrope in any sense....)

I think it confuses a lot of people! It helps me to remember that the book refers to difficult terrain as costing double movement per square.

Finnius gets locked into close combat with red, who pushes him back with his heavy oaken shield. One arm gets trapped under the shield but he manages to get the other blade underneath the fighter's defenses and delivers a long slash to his thigh.

Therin, you're a werewolf. One of the things they get is low light vision.

Therin's attack crunches against the fighter's shield, who then pushes him back to make room for his own swing. His eyes are sparkling with terror and fury and the stench of fear is thick in the air.

Round 3
Mun
-Selune -45, -6 nonlethal
Eredur
Finnius -3
Theodorus -12
Kala
-Stinky
Therin
Arbiscar
Fighter R -17
Fighter B -11

I will give people clues about an NPCs class with a Kn:Local check. This is a tough opponent, when Luyvire said you'd need the blessing of Ashava, he meant it. And Theodurus knows that Selune is not a were creature, that's why he switched to cold iron arrows against her.

"You are being sectarian Theodorous. This is my last call, depose your attitude or you will be arrested" Arbiscar stares stern at the inquisitor.
Diplomacy: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14

The dwarf steps out of the underbrush to cover Mun and casts shield of faith on himself while letting the blessing of Ashava transform him into his hybrid wolf form "You knew about this?!"

HP 43/43 AC 25 TAC 13
DR 5/silver

I assumed everybody was wolfed up already, and in the hybrid form (which is the best for everybody because it keeps full access to your gear and allows spellcasting). Looking over shape shifting, it would be a standard action to change forms, not a full action like I originally thought. That also does mean that you can be making bite attacks. It's treated as a secondary attack when you're full attacking, so -5 attack penalty and half STR. Why's nobody biting?

I'm assuming you're using fervor to cast?

Theodorus sees the symbol of Abadar that Arbiscar has and cries out "Apostate! You will writh in the bowelsof the Abyss for selling your soul to such creatures of chaos and evil!". Arbiscar notices the humble brass emblem of Abadar poking out from under his shirt.

Looking over shape shifting, it would be a standard action to change forms, not a full action like I originally thought.

The rules you posted on Slide 3 state that it's a move action to change shape.

You are correct, it is a move action. I know we were also discussing this earlier and wondering what kind of action this was and thinking it would be a full round action.

The whole point of Kala taking the "shortcut" through the underbrush and spider web was to try to get to Theodorous so she could knock him out before anyone else feels compelled to kill him. (Kala has the Bludgeoner feat and likes to use it.) That just plain isn't going to happen now. Grrr! "Stinky! Flank! Attack! C'mon boy!" She then vents her frustration on the red fighter before her.

Cold Iron Warhammer: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 1 + 4 = 111d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 2 + 1 = 11
Includes Animal Focus and Outflank bonuses

Working on it! Geez! Shuffling through the undergrowth, Stinky positions himself opposite Kala and bites at the red fighter again. Mmmm. He's yummy.

bite: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 6 + 1 + 4 = 291d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 1 = 5
Includes Animal Focus and Outflank bonuses

Kala's bad luck continues as her warhammer gets stuck in dangling strands of giant spider web. She is able to yank it out but her target has stepped back with his shield covering his face by the time she swings. Stinky's attack is more effective as the eager skunk bear takes a chop out of red's leg.

Bloody and overcome with rage and blind terror, the warrior with the red shield drops his sword at his feet and takes out his sap. Twirling it around his head like a flail he shouts frightfully as he delivers a powerful but reckless swing right at Finnius's head. Finnius steps to the side, easily dodging the poorly aimed blow.

Sap, Power Attack: 1d20 + 6 - 1 ⇒ (8) + 6 - 1 = 13
Blunt, non-lethal: 1d6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 2 = 6
Dim light: 1d100 ⇒ 54

The other warrior swings fiercely in Kala's direction. The blow strikes her hard in the arm, but the unenchanted blade glances off her supernaturally tough hide, barely drawing any blood.

Longsword, Power Attack: 1d20 + 8 - 1 ⇒ (16) + 8 - 1 = 23
Slashing: 1d8 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 2 = 7
Dim light: 1d100 ⇒ 64

Round 4
Mun
-Selune -45, -6 nonlethal
Eredur
Finnius -3
Theodorus -12
Kala -2
-Stinky
Therin
Arbiscar
Fighter R -22
Fighter B -11

Bold may act!

Finnius lets out a howl at the moon as he unleashes his fury on the man in front of him, deciding to fully embrace this hybrid form.

I had forgotten about the bite attack!

MWK Cold Iron, Power Attack, 2WF: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11
Damage: 1d4 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15

Fire Forged Steel, Power Attack, 2WF: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15
Damage: 1d4 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

Bite,Power Attack, 2WF: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20
Damage: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

"That's!" Mun hefts his longspear high above his head.
"My!" Mun steps around the prone, unconscious form of his charge.
"Bear!" Mun exclaims as he drives the point of his longspear at the center of Theodorus' chest.

Wand vs Touch AC on Blue fighter: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13
STR dmg: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Eredur WANTS to hit a foe with his new toy..err.. magic wand, and he aims at the fighter facing Therin.

And the bite is the one that hits!

The warrior squaring of against Finnius manages to pin his arms down with his shield when unexpectedly the Hellknight in training lunges over the shield with his jaws, biting down on his carotid artery. The pressure of the bite causes him to drop his weapons and slump to the ground helplessly.

Mun moves in and strikes Theodurus directly in the chest. The slayer's mail slows the spear point down but breaks several links apart as it slices through his armor and into his flesh. With a bloody grin, Theodurus grabs the shaft of the spear with a free hand and pulls the spear point out before Mun can push it in farther.

"Abomination," he grunts as blood and spit froth out of his mouth.

Between not wanting to hit his allies and the trees in the way, Eredur has trouble lining up a good shot with his wand.

Eredur, the enemies have both cover from trees and/or people and the melee penalty favoring them. That's a functional +8 to their AC. You can't do much about the melee penalty but you could move out of the trees to line up a better shot for next round.

Grinning, Theodurus lifts up the spear and moves into close range with Mun. He nocks two silver tipped arrows and fires them directly into Mun's chest.

These will provoke with Mun's bite.

Arrows, Rapid Shot, PbS, Deadly Aim: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 9 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 2 - 2 = 16
Piercing, silver, magic: 1d8 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 4 + 2d6 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 2 + 2 + 4 + (4, 6) = 20
Dim Light: 1d100 ⇒ 13

Arrows, Rapid Shot, PbS, Deadly Aim: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 9 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 2 - 2 = 24
Piercing, silver, magic: 1d8 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 4 + 2d6 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 2 + 2 + 4 + (3, 5) = 19
Dim Light: 1d100 ⇒ 93

One arrow flies off into the darkness, the other embeds itself into Mun's armor but does not puncture his flesh.

Round 4
Mun
-Selune -45, -6 nonlethal
Eredur
Finnius -3
Theodorus -27
Kala -2
-Stinky
Therin
Arbiscar
Fighter B -11

The precisely manicured and fashionably outfitted elf--overwhelmed with the glory of his patron's blessing and the fury over his companion's wounding--gives into his primal nature and snaps his jaws at the inspector's face as the man comes too close.

Yes, I read it was a move action to transform in the slides rules, that let me cast the shield of faith as a standard

"Stop this madness before it is too late, you are to be arrested immediately Theodorus" Arbiscar goes around Mun to cover the northern retreat, then with a quick swipe of his hammer the dwarf attempts to disarm the inquisitor.
Disarm Theodurus bow: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20

HP 43/43 AC 25 TAC 13
DR 5/silver
shield of faith

Mun's attack clamps onto Theodorus's chain shirt, but fails to get through the armor. Arbiscar moves up to the fanatical inquisitor and tries to pull the bow out of his hand. The head of the giant hammer snags the bow string and Theodorus loses his grip on the weapon, dropping it at his feet.

Round 4
Mun
-Selune -45, -6 nonlethal
Eredur
Finnius -3
Theodorus -27
Kala -2
-Stinky
Therin
Arbiscar
Fighter B -11

Bold up!

Therin swings at the warrior again, trying to get away to tend to Selune's wounds. He snaps at the man with his new found teeth as well.

attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 161d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

bite: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 121d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

@GM Badblood: Is the red fighter still a threat? Your text says no, but the icon's still on the map. Assuming red is down:

Growling in frustration (and some part of her noting that her growls are much more menacing now that she's in hybrid form), Kala points at Theodorus and commands: "Stinky! Flank! Attack!" She then turns and lays into the cyan wonder boy who's been hassling Therin.

Blaming the spider web for her previous ineptitude, Kala thrashes around her foe to flank him with Therin. All right! Here we go! I can do this! I don't suck... Overcoming her hesitancy, she goes ahead and tries biting with her newly sharp chompers. It feels really weird to do that.

Acrobatics to move through threatened square: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

Cold Iron Warhammer: 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 1 + 2 = 111d8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 1 = 6
Bite: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 3 + 1 = 231d6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 1 = 7
Includes Animal Focus and flanking bonus.

Hey! That guy killed the bear! That bear was alright, for a bear. I'm kinda glad you want me to eat that guy. He's a jerk! But I wanna come back an' gnaw on my first snack here. He's yummy.

Stinky pushes through the brush to flank Theodorous with Arbiscar and tries to chomp on his skinny posterior.

bite: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 6 + 1 + 2 = 261d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 1 = 6
Includes Animal Focus and flanking bonuses

Sorry about that. I missed taking him off, but yes, Finnius did take the red fighter down.

The last warrior fends off attacks from both Therin and Kala. Stinky darts over logs and boulders to take a chomp out of Theodorus.

With neither Kala or Therin having landed a blow on him, the fighter in the blue tabard turns his back to them and rushes to flank with Theodorus.

This movement provokes from Therin and Kala. It would also provoke from Mun, but I don't believe he has combat reflexes.

Round 5
Mun
-Selune -45, -6 nonlethal
Eredur
Finnius -3
Theodorus -33
Kala -2
-Stinky
Therin
Arbiscar
Fighter B -11

AoO: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 81d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Finnius pushes through the undergrowth and steps up to Theodorus, slashing once with his dagger.

MWK Cold Iron, Power Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25
Damage: 1d4 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12

Eredur, a little ashamed of and frustrated by his lack of success, swaps wands.

This one sends a bolt of energy that flies straight toward the master foe

wand of magic missile: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

... but does very little damage

Finnius and Eredur's attacks bring Theodurus down. As he falls he mutters, "The...gods..will...curse...you.". The remaining fighter turns and runs. The party can easily run him down or chose to let the man escape.

Combat Over!

Good work, friends. Leave the other...he is of no concern. Let me tend to your wounds... the priest says as he sends out a wave of healing energy.

channel: 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (1, 2) + 1 = 4+1 from trait

He then sets about healing Selune's wounds.

I still hav my cherry wand oc CLW....i'll use some from it to heal her.

clw: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
clw: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
clw: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

Arbiscar frowns "This man was mad, but there is no need for him to be killed, it was already unarmed and cornered"

The dwarf kneels by the fallen Theodurus and checks if it is still alive. If so, he attempts to stop his bleeding.
Heal to stabilize DC 15: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19

Mun looks at Arbiscar with clear and potent scorn. "That man, but for the intervention of our friend, nearly killed Selune and would have done the same to all of us." He spits in fury and begins tending to his bear's wounds.

I count 25 of 45 healed by Therin (thanks!)
cure light wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 28/45
cure light wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5 33/45
cure light wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6 39/45
cure light wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6 45/45 and that's full!

He grows calmer with each burst of healing the flows from his wand. Kneeling at Selune's head, he whispers gently in a display of soft compassion not yet seen between these two.

Eredur puts his hand on the elf shoulder, as Lybna the weasel gets out of the dwarf shirt and starts licking the bear's muzzle

I think both of you are right. The man was clearly mad with hate, but if we can avoid killing him we should, if only to show him as much compassion and gentleness you give to Selune. No need to follow madmen down the path of hate. I'm glad Selune isn't dead, I don't know how I would react if Lybna was hurt. That would trigger my temper too, and I would be glad to be able to count on my friends to stop me doing anything foolish, or to show me support in my times of grief if needed.

Someone might be worthy of an extra snack, don't you think, Mun? I think she earned it.. Therin says as he looks about and tends to the fallen.

"Whether he ultimately dies or not is of little concern to me, personally. A bandit and a scoundrel- turning him to the authorities would surely result in his hanging. It is only proper we do so if possible. But if we suspect he can provide us with information to aid in our goal, then we surely should make sure he lives long enough to provide that."

It doesn't really matter for the story if you want to finish Theodurus off or let him go at this point.

Theodorus and his men were clearly equiped to fight vampire's, as each is carrying a fire hardened wooden stake and each of the fighters have cloves of garlic in their belt pouches.

The fighters had masterwork long swords and chainmail, along with a potion of cure light wounds each. Theodurus is wearing a magical chainshirt and his longbow is exceptionally well made, albeit non magical. He has two quivers, one still containing 18 cold iron arrows and the other with 24 silver tipped arrows. The stake he has is also very well made and has glyphs representing protection and justice carved into the shaft, but is not magical. He also has a brass symbol of Abadar around his neck. The rest of their equipment is mundane and unexceptional.

Those who are in Ashava's blessed form can see a silvery trail of lights running along the edge of a pond and deep into a thick grove of trees. If anyone is still in humanoid form, they are unable to see the moonlit path.