Outpost IV - GM Valen's PF 2e 2-00 The King in Thorns (Tier 5-6)(30 Challenge Points) (Inactive)

Game Master Lysle

"Oh, dear. The Venture-Captain was not kidding. I guess we should go with the phloem."

Nina activates Angelic Halo, and casts a 3rd level Heal on Celister.

Heal, Angelic Halo, Staff of Healing: 3d8 + 24 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (6, 6, 2) + 24 + 6 + 1 = 45

Positive energy restores once torn and severed flesh.

The other plants, which appear more as shrubs in the shadow of the moving tree, advance on the party's location.
Stride x3 for each

HARSH TREE-TMENT! Round One Cont'd!

PCs in bold may act

Tree
Nina Jaribu
Shrubbery
Helga Gulp
Kyra
Gregol Silverbeard
Farryn Sarjyre
Celister -12 HP

Helga moves up towards the smaller one that Celister is flanking and takes a hack at it with her clan dagger.

Clan Dagger Attack: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (5) + 15 = 20
Dagger Damage: 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (1, 1) + 4 = 6 P
Sneak Attack: 2d6 ⇒ (5, 5) = 10

she then brings up her dagger to parry (+2 AC v the one she struck, +1 AC v others)

Farryn frowns, "I uh, don't think we will talk our way out of this one."

He lobs a flask which quickly explodes into flame, "But fire, I don't think plants like fire. Maybe it'll loosen them up."

Lightning crackles into the flaming wood, "Or lightning for that matter. I hope they don't see me as a threat now."

Quick Bomber at the spot on Red on the map, targeting Red with the splash also hitting purple. Electric Arc on Red and Purple.

Moderate Alchemist’s Fire at Red: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (16) + 12 = 28 if hits does Fire + Splash: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (1, 1) + 4 = 6 adding 2 Persistent Fire. Miss does 4 Fire Splash. Hit or Miss also splashes Purple for 4 Fire. Fumble does nothing.

Cast Electric Arc on Red and Purple for 3d4 + 4 ⇒ (1, 4, 3) + 4 = 12 electricity, basic reflex DC 21

**HOUSE GM ANNOUNCEMENT**

The Thorned Monarch has enchanted the plants of this area, but they were no match for the Pathfinders! The enchanted plants have been defeated.

GMs, the Plants Cut Down condition on page 8 is in effect.

I had this drafted a long time ago, but for some reason I didn't post it.

Celister is torn and battered by the sudden tree before he even has a chance to react.

”Excuse—“

Suddenly, he feels reinvigorated by Nina’s magic!

”ME?! What did—? I—! Oh, whatever!”

Celister glares angrily at the massive tree and clutches his sword with newfound strength! [[A]] Rage He then charges forward, rushing past all of the deadly flora before finally chopping his sword into the tree that attacked him! [[A]][[A]] Sudden Charge; trying to trigger movement-based reactions from them.

vs Tree: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (17) + 15 = 32
Damage: 2d10 + 6 ⇒ (9, 4) + 6 = 19

Also, I can’t quite tell what space the tree is supposed to be in.

"This calls for a show of force!" Gregol calls out, sending a bolt of fire at the plants.

◆◆ Produce Flame vs. Blue: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 28
Fire Damage: 3d4 + 4 ⇒ (1, 1, 2) + 4 = 8 (x2, plus 3d4 persistent fire damage on crit)
◆ Shield

] He then charges forward, rushing past all of the deadly flora before finally chopping his sword into the tree that attacked him!

The elf's blade slices a chunk out of the tree.

Helga moves up towards the smaller one that Celister is flanking and takes a hack at it with her clan dagger.

The dwarf's dagger hacks into the plant, but the contact causes the plant to instantly snap on her.

Melee (leaf), quick capture: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (19) + 11 = 30
Damage piercing + acid and Improved Grab: 1d8 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (8) + 2 + (5) = 15

He lobs a flask which quickly explodes into flame, "But fire, I don't think plants like fire. Maybe it'll loosen them up."

The flask smashes against the tree, setting it aflame. The flames that lick the nearby shrubbery ignite and char quickly.

Lightning crackles into the flaming wood, "Or lightning for that matter. I hope they don't see me as a threat now."

Tree, Reflex (DC 21): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10

"This calls for a show of force!" Gregol calls out, sending a bolt of fire at the plants.

The targeted plant erupts in flames.

HARSH TREE-TMENT! Round One Cont'd

PCs in bold may act

Tree -49 HP (2 persistent fire)
Nina Jaribu
Shrubbery (blue) -21 HP (3d4 persistent fire)
Shrubbery (green) -16 HP
Shrubbery (purple) -21 HP
Shrubbery (yellow)
Helga Gulp -15 HP (grabbed, parry)
Kyra
Gregol Silverbeard
Farryn Sarjyre
Celister -12 HP

**HOUSE GM ANNOUNCEMENT**

The Thorned Monarch has enchanted the plants of this area, but they were no match for the Pathfinders! The enchanted plants have been defeated.

GMs, the Plants Cut Down condition on page 8 is in effect.

PCs can choose to ignore difficult terrain for one round.

i gonna make natire check for inmunities or resistances of tree
Nature check: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17
Fire ray on purple: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (19) + 11 = 30
damage: 6d6 ⇒ (4, 1, 5, 2, 4, 5) = 21
critical persistent: 3d4 ⇒ (1, 1, 1) = 3

Kyra cannot currently recall anything distinguishing about the tree beyond its efforts to kill.

Her fiery ray enflames one of the shrubs turning it quickly to ash!
Crit success with weakness!

The tree lashes out at the cleric.

Melee (scythe branch)(backswing, deadly d10, reach 15
feet): 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (4) + 18 = 22
Damage (slashing): 2d10 + 9 ⇒ (7, 5) + 9 = 21
Melee (scythe branch)(backswing, deadly d10, reach 15
feet): 1d20 + 18 - 5 ⇒ (5) + 18 - 5 = 18
Damage (slashing): 2d10 + 9 ⇒ (2, 7) + 9 = 18
Melee (scythe branch)(backswing, deadly d10, reach 15
feet): 1d20 + 18 - 10 ⇒ (9) + 18 - 10 = 17
Damage (slashing): 2d10 + 9 ⇒ (7, 2) + 9 = 18

The embers among its branches continue to burn.

HARSH TREE-TMENT! Round Two Begins

PCs in bold may act

Tree -51 HP (2 persistent fire)
Nina Jaribu
Shrubbery (blue) -21 HP (3d4 persistent fire)
Shrubbery (green) -16 HP
Shrubbery (purple) -88 HP
Shrubbery (yellow)
Helga Gulp -15 HP (grabbed by green, parry)
Kyra-21 HP
Gregol Silverbeard
Farryn Sarjyre
Celister -12 HP

Nina will cast a 1st level Heal on Helga, and then shield herself.

Heal, Angelic Halo, Staff of Healing: 1d8 + 8 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 8 + 2 + 1 = 13

The blue-tinted plant lumbers forward and lashes at the Pathfinders with its leaves.
Stride: Hungry Flurry

Melee (leaf)(reach 10 feet), Hungry Flurry v. Farryn: 1d20 + 11 - 2 ⇒ (3) + 11 - 2 = 12
Damage piercing plus 1d6 acid and Improved Grab: 1d8 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 2 + (1) = 6
Melee (leaf)(reach 10 feet), Hungry Flurry v. Kyra: 1d20 + 11 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 11 - 2 = 24
Damage piercing plus 1d6 acid and Improved Grab: 1d8 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (5) + 2 + (5) = 12

The halfling dodges the attack, but the taller human does not.

Blue leaves burn.
Damage (F): 3d4 ⇒ (2, 2, 4) = 8

The greenish plant attempts to swallow the dwarf within its leaves.
Athletics to Swallow Whole: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13
Athletics to Swallow Whole: 1d20 + 11 - 5 ⇒ (12) + 11 - 5 = 18
Athletics to Swallow Whole: 1d20 + 11 - 10 ⇒ (1) + 11 - 10 = 2

Contrary to her name, the dwarf does not go down!

The golden-toothed plant approaches the elf and makes the Pathfinder the subject of its focused assault.
Stride; Focused Assault

Melee (leaf)(reach 10 feet), Focused Assault v. Celister: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 26
Damage piercing plus 1d6 acid plus second leaf and Improved Grab : 1d8 + 2 + 1d8 + 1d6 ⇒ (6) + 2 + (2) + (3) = 13

HARSH TREE-TMENT! Round Two Cont'd

PCs in bold may act

Tree -51 HP (2 persistent fire)
Nina Jaribu (shield)
Shrubbery (blue) -34 HP (3d4 persistent fire)
Shrubbery (green) -16 HP
Shrubbery (yellow)
Helga Gulp -2 HP (parry)
Kyra-33 HP (grabbed)
Gregol Silverbeard
Farryn Sarjyre
Celister -25 HP

Blood starts to trickle down from Celister’s mouth, but all the while he continues smiling!

”Pruning time, ya overgrown twigs!” The elf winds up as he lets loose a spin attack against the nearby plants!

vs Red: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (15) + 15 = 30
Damage: 2d10 + 6 ⇒ (2, 10) + 6 = 18

vs Green; 2nd, sweep: 1d20 + 15 - 5 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 15 - 5 + 1 = 21
Damage; forceful: 2d10 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (1, 7) + 6 + 2 = 16

vs Yellow; 3rd, sweep: 1d20 + 15 - 10 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 15 - 10 + 1 = 11
Damage; forceful: 2d10 + 6 + 4 ⇒ (8, 4) + 6 + 4 = 22

Kyra tries to escape from blue plant grab and pray to her deity to heal her
escape vs grab: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16

Heal(2actions): 3d10 + 24 ⇒ (8, 8, 9) + 24 = 49

Only Celister's first slash makes it through the deadly tree's bark.

Kyra's prayer is answered, healing her wounds, but she is unable to free herself from the plant's vice-like grip.

HARSH TREE-TMENT! Round Two Cont'd

PCs in bold may act

Tree -69 HP (2 persistent fire)
Nina Jaribu (shield)
Shrubbery (blue) -34 HP (3d4 persistent fire)
Shrubbery (green) -16 HP
Shrubbery (yellow)
Helga Gulp -2 HP (parry)
Kyra (grabbed)
Gregol Silverbeard
Farryn Sarjyre
Celister -25 HP

"You liked that, did ya?!" Gregol calls out to the plant creature. "How about an encore!"

◆◆ Produce Flame vs. Blue: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 26
Fire Damage: 3d4 + 4 ⇒ (4, 4, 3) + 4 = 15 (x2, plus 3d4 persistent fire damage on crit)
◆ Shield

Farryn flips a flask at the nearest tree, the one that attacked him, "Not cool bro. Not cool at all."

He follows that up with a bit more lightning.

Moderate Alchemist’s Fire at Blue: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (16) + 12 = 28 if hits Fire + Splash: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (5, 7) + 4 = 16 adding 2 Persistent Fire. Miss does 4 Fire Splash. Fumble does nothing.

Cast Electric Arc on Blue & Red for 3d4 + 4 ⇒ (3, 3, 1) + 4 = 11 electricity, basic reflex DC 21

Not happy with being eaten, Helga unleashes two more strikes at the green shrub and then parries again.

Clan Dagger Attack: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (10) + 15 = 25 v FF
Dagger Damage: 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (1, 2) + 4 = 7
Sneak Attack: 2d6 ⇒ (6, 3) = 9

Clan Dagger Attack: 1d20 + 15 - 4 ⇒ (7) + 15 - 4 = 18 v FF
Dagger Damage: 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (2, 4) + 4 = 10
Sneak Attack: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 2) = 6

I also have Gang Up so I don't need a true flank, just someone else along side to get Flat-footed. But for now will still keep the flank

**HOUSE GM ANNOUNCEMENT**

Those hazards were no match for our trailblazers, Pathfinders. The new course has been charted!

GMs, the Course Charted condition on page 8 is in effect.

**HOUSE GM ANNOUNCEMENT**

Qxal’s forces were tricky, but we came out on top! The shifted forces have been defeated!

GMs, the Shifters Defeated condition on page 8 is in effect.

**HOUSE GM ANNOUNCEMENT**

At last, you see an archway of woven vines in the distance, filled with a shimmering pool of magic. Pathfinders, the Door of Seasons is almost within your grasp!

GMs, this is your one-day warning. Please wrap up your current encounters and prepare to move to Part 2.

"You liked that, did ya?!" Gregol calls out to the plant creature. "How about an encore!"

Gregol's encore brings down the house plant!

Farryn flips a flask at the nearest tree, the one that attacked him, "Not cool bro. Not cool at all."

He follows that up with a bit more lightning.

With blue down, the "nearest tree" is the tree.

The flask strikes against the tree, followed by lightning!
With blue down, applying to red and yellow.

Treeflex save (DC 21): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22
Shrubflex save (DC 21): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22

Not happy with being eaten, Helga unleashes two more strikes at the green shrub and then parries again.

Helga rips through the plant, leafing little of the plant left to fight.

The tree considers the targets within reach of its branches.
1 Celister, 2 Helga, 3 Kyra, 4 Nina: 1d4 ⇒ 2

Melee (scythe branch)(backswing, deadly d10, reach 15
feet): 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (17) + 18 = 35
Damage (slashing): 2d10 + 9 ⇒ (8, 5) + 9 = 22
Melee (scythe branch)(backswing, deadly d10, reach 15
feet): 1d20 + 18 - 5 ⇒ (1) + 18 - 5 = 14
Damage (slashing): 2d10 + 9 ⇒ (9, 2) + 9 = 20
Melee (scythe branch)(backswing, deadly d10, reach 15
feet): 1d20 + 18 - 10 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 18 - 10 + 1 = 25
Damage (slashing): 2d10 + 9 ⇒ (1, 2) + 9 = 12

HARSH TREE-TMENT! Round Three Begins!

PCs in bold may act

Tree -90 HP (2 persistent fire)
Nina Jaribu (shield)
Shrubbery (blue) -54 HP
Shrubbery (green) -48 HP
Shrubbery (yellow) -5 HP
Helga Gulp -24 HP (parry)
Kyra
Gregol Silverbeard
Farryn Sarjyre
Celister -25 HP

Nina will heal Celister, and then shield herself.

2nd level Heal, Staff of Healing: 2d8 + 16 + 1 ⇒ (4, 5) + 16 + 1 = 26

**HOUSE GM ANNOUNCEMENT**

Those hazards were no match for our trailblazers, Pathfinders. The new course has been charted!

GMs, the Course Charted condition on page 8 is in effect.

**HOUSE GM ANNOUNCEMENT**

Qxal’s forces were tricky, but we came out on top! The shifted forces have been defeated!

GMs, the Shifters Defeated condition on page 8 is in effect.

Benefits of these conditions now on Slides.

Nina will heal Celister, and then shield herself.

Celister's wounds seal completely.

The greenish shrub tries once more to make a meal of the dwarf.

Melee (leaf)(reach 10 feet), Hungry Flurry v. Helga: 1d20 + 11 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 11 - 2 = 18
Damage piercing plus 1d6 acid and Improved Grab: 1d8 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (5) + 2 + (3) = 10
Melee (leaf)(reach 10 feet), Hungry Flurry v. Helga: 1d20 + 11 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 11 - 2 = 13
Damage piercing plus 1d6 acid and Improved Grab: 1d8 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 2 + (1) = 6
Melee (leaf)(reach 10 feet) v. Helga: 1d20 + 11 - 10 ⇒ (20) + 11 - 10 = 21
Damage piercing plus 1d6 acid and Improved Grab: 1d8 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + 2 + (3) = 6

The yellowish one attempts to do the same with the elf.

Melee (leaf)(reach 10 feet), Hungry Flurry v. Celister: 1d20 + 11 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 11 - 2 = 13
Damage piercing plus 1d6 acid and Improved Grab: 1d8 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 2 + (2) = 8
Melee (leaf)(reach 10 feet), Hungry Flurry v. Celister: 1d20 + 11 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 11 - 2 = 27
Damage piercing plus 1d6 acid and Improved Grab: 1d8 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (6) + 2 + (4) = 12

With the elf grabbed, the plant attempts to swallow the Pathfinder whole!
Athletics: 1d20 + 11 - 10 ⇒ (17) + 11 - 10 = 18

HARSH TREE-TMENT! Round Three Cont'd!

PCs in bold may act

Tree -92 HP (2 persistent fire)(CORRECTED: to fire persistent fire from prior turn)
Nina Jaribu (shield)
Shrubbery (green) -48 HP
Shrubbery (yellow) -5 HP
Helga Gulp -30 HP (grabbed, parry)
Kyra
Gregol Silverbeard
Farryn Sarjyre
Celister -12 HP (grabbed)

Getting a bit repetitive, Farryn continues his assault upon the plants. A fire flask at the smaller near tree and then lightning upon it and the big one.

Moderate Alchemist’s Fire at Green: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (8) + 12 = 20 if hits Fire + Splash: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (6, 3) + 4 = 13 adding 2 Persistent Fire. Miss does 4 Fire Splash. Fumble does nothing.

Cast Electric Arc on Green & Red for 3d4 + 4 ⇒ (3, 2, 2) + 4 = 11 electricity, basic reflex DC 21

Getting a bit repetitive, Farryn continues his assault upon the plants. A fire flask at the smaller near tree and then lightning upon it and the big one.

Farryn's fiery flask finishes the final fern!

Tree Reflex save (DC 21): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27

HARSH TREE-TMENT! Round Three Cont'd!
PCs in bold may act
Tree -97 HP (2 persistent fire)(
Nina Jaribu (shield)
Shrubbery (green) -61 HP
Shrubbery (yellow) -5 HP
Helga Gulp -30 HP (grabbed, parry)
Kyra
Gregol Silverbeard
Farryn Sarjyre
Celister -12 HP (grabbed)

"And now," Gregol calls out, using his staff almost as if it were a conductor's baton, "For the grand finale!"

◆◆ Produce Flame vs. Red: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15
Fire Damage: 3d4 + 4 ⇒ (4, 4, 3) + 4 = 15 (x2, plus 3d4 persistent fire damage on crit)
◆ Shield

Celister takes a slice at the remaining shrubbery!

vs Yellow: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (11) + 15 = 26
Damage: 2d10 + 6 ⇒ (10, 1) + 6 = 17

The elf then launches himself to the other side of the tree in order to flank with Helga. He uses his charging momentum to swing once again at the massive tree!

vs Red FF; 2nd, sweep: 1d20 + 15 - 5 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 15 - 5 + 1 = 17
Damage; forceful: 2d10 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (8, 4) + 6 + 2 = 20

1 action stride, 2 and 3 attacks on yellow

+1 scimitar attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17
damage: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (3, 3) + 3 = 9
+1 scimitar attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18
damage+forceful: 2d6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (2, 3) + 3 + 2 = 10

Now being held by the big tree, she first tries to break free.

Athletics to Escape: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (14) + 15 = 29

Then stabs the tree once

Clan Dagger Attack: 1d20 + 15 - 4 ⇒ (9) + 15 - 4 = 20
Dagger Damage: 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (1, 2) + 4 = 7
Sneak Attack: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 1) = 3

Then keeps her parry up

**HOUSE GM ANNOUNCEMENT**

The assembled Pathfinders set up camp before the shimmering doorway, the healers among the group offering their magic to heal any remaining wounds and cure any lingering ailments before the company beds down for the evening.

The following morning, Oraiah Tolal addresses the assembled Pathfinders standing beside the portal. ”Well, everyone, this is it. We have reached the Door of Seasons. This crown should allow us to open it. We don’t know exactly what awaits us on the other side, though we do know that it is not of this world. Be prepared for anything. May Alseta guide us through this passageway.” She holds the crown in front of the Door, and the shimmering magic within dissipates.

The demiplane on the other side of the door is green and vibrant, but the plants take on an otherworldly quality. A half-orc man, his age difficult to determine, is bound by vines and flowers. He looks up. His voice is halting and hoarse, as though he had not used it in a long time, “Can it be...Pathfinders?”

After a moment, Oraiah Tolal realizes who he is. “How can this be? Gregaro Voth! You’re still alive!”

The man replies, “It is me. How many years has it been? Wait, there’s no time. That crown! It’s the key to this plane! We’ve got to use it!” As Oraiah Tolal places the crown on Voth’s head, a strange wave emanates from the crown and passes over the assembled Pathfinders. Voth looks hopeful for a moment but then struggles against his bonds, still held fast.

“That would have been too easy. It’s going to take some time to harness the magic to unlock the power of the crown, and Qxal won’t wait long.”

Oraiah Tolal begins to direct the assembled forces. “Pathfinders, it’s time to act! Some of you need to help Voth with the crown. I’m sure we have a ritual to help him attune to it. The rest of you, be on alert! The Thorned Monarch could attack at any time!”

GMs, please begin Part 2. Everyone had a chance to rest overnight, and should begin this section fully healed.

The combined assault of the Pathfinders leaves the scythe tree cleft in cords and the flytrap mulched. The end of the plants' assault allows for a period of rest before the party joins the assembly before the shimmering doorway.

Picture of the shimmering door on slides.

**HOUSE GM ANNOUNCEMENT**

The demiplane on the other side of the door is green and vibrant, but the plants take on an otherworldly quality. A half-orc man, his age difficult to determine, is bound by vines and flowers. He looks up. His voice is halting and hoarse, as though he had not used it in a long time, “Can it be...Pathfinders?”

Behold! Gregoro Voth on Slides.

**HOUSE GM ANNOUNCEMENT** Oraiah Tolal begins to direct the assembled forces. “Pathfinders, it’s time to act! Some of you need to help Voth with the crown. I’m sure we have a ritual to help him attune to it. The rest of you, be on alert! The Thorned Monarch could attack at any time!”

[ooc]Everyone had a chance to rest overnight, and should begin this section fully healed.

As a bevy of Pathfinders step forward to help perform the attuning ritual, others are taking up defensive positions to protect them.

Do you wish to help perform the attuning ritual or to provide for their defense?

Two votes for one activity moves us to the next encounter.

I have no opinion. Nina is better equipped for skills than fighting, but defense more than offense (especially since we reset the game day, Nina had been saving high level spells in case we went into the BBE fight without an overnight rest).

Barbarian want fight.

Farryn sorta feels like a fight too. His hair got mussed up last combat and he slept horribly on the camp cot. He’s in a mood.

Gregol would definitely want to help with the ritual, but is more than willing to help the group defend the others.

Calisro draws her cutlass and watches the trees carefully. “We’ve got a little time until the Monarch gets here, but I bet they’ve got some scouts. Keep an eye out for their forces.”

The party takes up a defensive position.

Ahead, across the stream, can be seen a feline creature that resembles a large, broad bobcat (red). It’s form ripples and billows with heat, and it eyes glow from within as if they contain tiny, flickering flames. The pungent scent of rotting leaves smoldering in a bonfire clings to its fur.

Simultaneously, from behind a nearby tree emerges a pair of tiny humanoids with wings (blue & yellow) and, armed with miniscule bows and arrows. They make a bee line for your location and the ritual being performed behind your position.

Area and approaching creatures now on Slides.

FENDING OFF FEY! Round One Begins!

PCs in bold may act

Celister
Gregol Silverbeard
Blue & Yellow
Red
Kyra
Helga Gulp
Farryn Sarjyre
Nina Jaribu

A bit too far away for my tastes; I’ll let ‘em catch up.

Delay until after Red.

If after Red’s turn there’s an enemy within 120 feet of me, then I will Stride then Sudden Charge toward the closest enemy; if there’s instead an enemy within 100 feet of me, then I Rage and Sudden Charge (because raging makes my speed go up).

Attack: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (7) + 15 = 22
Damage: 2d10 + 4 ⇒ (9, 10) + 4 = 23 +2 if I’m raging

One of the winged humanoids (blue) flies away, muttering something about mushroom rings.

FENDING OFF FEY! Round One Cont'd

PCs in bold may act

Celister
Gregol Silverbeard
Yellow
Red
Kyra
Helga Gulp
Farryn Sarjyre
Nina Jaribu

Apologies for the wait. I was out of commission yesterday.

Gregol tries to find a better (and drier!) position to fight from. He moves up beside a nearby tree and casts his spell of protection.

◆ Stride
◆ Stride
◆ Shield

The winged creature flits forward, then turns invisible.
Invisibility; Fly

Last visible location now marked on map.

The feline foe scampers forward, crossing the bridge and down the path.

A bit too far away for my tastes; I’ll let ‘em catch up.

When the cat-like creature approaches, the elf suddenly charges forward and attacks, but misses the creature.

ENDING OFF FEY! Round One Cont'd/Round Two

PCs in bold may act

Kyra
Helga Gulp
Farryn Sarjyre
Nina Jaribu
Round Two
Celister
Gregol Silverbeard
Yellow
Red

The halfling darts forward and off the path, he stops and lobs a flask at the creature Celister is attacking.

Stride 2x, Bomb at Red, splash only on Red.

Moderate Acid Flask: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (10) + 12 = 22 for 4 Acid Splash Damage on hit or miss. A hit adds 1 Acid and 2d6 Persistent Acid. Fumble does nothing.

Nina activates her Angelic Halo, and then moves up to be closer to those likely to be hurt.

Once again, my initiative should be moved to after Red, and I technically have already gone in this initiative block.

Kyra moves fastly and attack with her scimitar
◆ Stride
◆ Stride
◆ +1 striking scimitar attack: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 29
damage: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (5, 2) + 3 = 10

Helga mutters something about all this running. She strides closer to the battle area and tosses her hammer once at the red cat.

Stride twice and Strike

Thrown Cold Iron Hammer: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18
Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7 Cold Iron

The halfling darts forward and off the path, he stops and lobs a flask at the creature Celister is attacking.

The feline avoids the flask, but not all of the acid.

Helga mutters something about all this running. She strides closer to the battle area and tosses her hammer once at the red cat.

The hammer flies past the cat creature.

Kyra moves fastly and attack with her scimitar

The cleric slashes the furry foe. Upon being injured, the cat-like creature instantly disperses into a cloud of smoke and cinders.

Resulting cloud now indicated on Map on red-dotted area.

Anything inside this cloud is concealed, and any creature ending its turn there takes 2d6 fire damage.

FENDING OFF FEY! Round One Cont'd/Round Two

PCs in bold may act

Kyra
Helga Gulp
Farryn Sarjyre
Nina Jaribu
Round Two
Gregol Silverbeard (shield)
Yellow
Red -14 HP (cinder dispersal)
Celister

Nina's actions were posted above.

While the others deal with the firey cat, Gregol sniffs the air, trying to catch the sent of the missing fairy.

◆ Seek (30 ft. Cone): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13
(+2 circumstance bonus to sense an unseen creature that is close enough for you to smell [30 feet].)
Added an arrow to indicate the direction that Gregol is seeking

◆ Seek (30 ft. Cone): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24
(A second roll, if nothing is detected, pointing more towards the north (into the ash cloud)).

◆ Point Out

If, by chance, he detects something on the first action, and points it out, then he will use Shield on his 3rd action, instead.
The same thing if he detects nothing on action 1 or 2.

While the others deal with the firey cat, Gregol sniffs the air, trying to catch the sent of the missing fairy.

Gregol does not catch any further hint of the invisible fairy.

The cloud coalesces as the feline fey resumes its normal form, only now it appears in a new spot--one behind the cleric who slashed it!

The feline strikes!
Melee (claw)(agile) v Kyra flat-footed: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (18) + 16 = 34
Damage (S)(cinder dispersal (F)): 2d6 + 8 + 1d6 ⇒ (4, 6) + 8 + (6) = 24

Kyra drops!

The creature turns its claws on the elf that had attacked it earlier.
Melee (claw)(agile) v Celister: 1d20 + 16 - 4 ⇒ (10) + 16 - 4 = 22
Damage (S): 2d6 + 8 ⇒ (1, 5) + 8 = 14
Melee (claw)(agile) v Celister: 1d20 + 16 - 8 ⇒ (3) + 16 - 8 = 11
Damage (S): 2d6 + 8 ⇒ (4, 6) + 8 = 18

The invisible fairy then appears, sprinkles glittery dust on an arrow, closes, then fires the arrow at Farryn.
Ranged (longbow)(deadly 1d10, magical: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (11) + 13 = 24
Damage (piercing): 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

FENDING OFF FEY! Round Two Cont'd/Round Three Begins

PCs in bold may act

Kyra -48 HP (dying 2)
Helga Gulp
Farryn Sarjyre -5 HP (basic Will save DC 21 or take 4d6 mental damage)
Nina Jaribu (angelic halo)
Round Three
Celister
Gregol Silverbeard
Gregol Silverbeard
Yellow
Red -14 HP

"Bad kitty," Nina scolds the cat.

She steps to the east, and points a finger at Kyra.

"Mzuri sana!"

Heal (3rd), 2-actions, Angelic Halo, Staff of Healing: 3d8 + 24 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (3, 5, 1) + 24 + 6 + 1 = 40