PFS2 #2-02 Mountain of Sea and Sky (Inactive)

Game Master cmlobue

Hornietelle has a little loook around the cove, enjoying the time by the sea, and praying with thanks to Calistria.

Then she returns with the rest of the party.

"Yes, let us head back. We did well here." says Merisiel glad of what she acomplished.

Dusk is beginning to fall on Kayajima, lighting the clearing in a sunset glow. The spires and walls of Kayajima Fortress cast long shadows across the expanse as Kukuha dons a ceremonial cap and sash and stands at the center of clearing, eyes closed. She performs a brief series of gestures with a feather fan before sinking to her knees and thrusting her talons into the earth.

A low rumble sounds, and the earth shakes. From the northeast, tendrils of golden energy ripple through the air like gusts of wind. From the southeast, waves of azure light flow across the ground, like the ocean crashing against the shore. And from the northwest, lines of verdant energy snake like roots through the earth. The energy trails dance toward Kukuha, gathering in larger and more vibrant swaths and forming a dome around her.

Suddenly, a loud droning hum emits from the statue at the wall. The etchings in the statue glow as it begins to rise with the sound of grinding stone. A massive construct stands fully upright, bathing the clearing in cobalt light as energy flows through the etchings covering its body. Its glowing eyes fix on Kukuha, crackling with power.

Slide 6 - you can start anywhere in the yellow box. The wall is 15 feet tall. There are small handholds and footholds on the south side of each of the rounded towers. There is also a 15 foot wide passage under the wall where indicated.

COMBAT!

1d4 ⇒ 1

Although Kukuha must continue the ritual, she manages to harness some of the energies of the ley line convergence to help the PCs. With a yell of exertion, she redirects protective magic into each PC, imbuing them with a faint glow that grants them each a +2 circumstance bonus to AC and 10 temporary Hit Points until the end of the encounter.

Round 1 - bolded may go

Imiriax (+10 HP, +2 AC)
Merisiel (+10 HP, +2 AC)
Ionic (+10 HP, +2 AC)
Hornietelle (+10 HP, +2 AC)
Creature
Squash (+10 HP, +2 AC)

Hornietelle calls to Calistria, touching Squash's Spiked Chain, imbuing Ionic's axe with the power of hurtful revenge on creatures that threaten him or his companions.

"Squash, your axe will hurt any creature with more force, I hope you find it useful."

She then takes out a wand from her belt.

◆◆ - Cast Magic Weapon on Squash's Spiked Chain
◆ - Interact take out wand.

Imirax approves of Hornietelle's strategy and follow it himself.

◆◆ - Cast Magic Weapon on Ionic's Dwarven Waraxe.
◆ - Interact take out wand of telekinetic maneuver.

Given he has a set of doubling rings, Ionic's waraxe is pretty much magic already, additionally, if this thing has resistances to slashing, being able to use a trident or hammer would be a good idea. A different spell might work better here.

Ionic, axe in hand, draws out his dagger, the gold ring on his left hand with the dagger, flashes a small beam of light to the iron band on his right hand, the axe in his hand takes on a faint runes that are mirror images of the glowing runes on the dagger. He then strides forward to the gate where the contruct will have to pass under, setting up a defensive position with his dagger. He looks over at Irimiax readying a spell looking intently at the axe. He shakes his head and points at the passageway instead. "Can't ya brin' dat down 'stead? Preferab' on his head."

◆ - Interact to draw weapon, ◆ - Stride to block the gate, ◆ - Interact to ready Parrying weapon, AC is 24 until his next turn

Can I try to identify it with Crafting? Crafting +7

Merisiel moves behind Ionic and looks at the construct. She whistles loudly

"What are we supposed to do with this?"

With a swift move, she takes out a dagger and tosses it at the giant thing

Dagger Throw, 2nd range: 1d20 + 9 - 4 ⇒ (6) + 9 - 4 = 11
Damage, piercing: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Hornietelle and Imiriax use spells to improve their allies' combat prowess and prepare to add more. Ionic puts his body between the creature and Kukuha so that the ritual will not be disrupted.

Merisiel bounces a dagger off its shell, but has all the answers to her own question. This is the Kayajima Guardian Dogu, a unique construct with the earth and mindless subtypes. It has armor that reduces damage (hardness 8) until it loses half its HP and breaks. It can emit a cone of force whose range and damage are based on how many actions it uses. It can also shoot fire from its eyes and, well, do this thing:

Jets of blue energy emerge from the Dogu's feet, propelling it forward until its body fills the gate. It then attacks both the dwarf and elf with fists coated in magical energy.

◆◆ Sudden Charge vs. Ionic

Energized Fist: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (17) + 16 = 33
Bludgeoning Damage: 2d10 + 5 ⇒ (6, 5) + 5 = 16

◆ Strike vs. Merisiel

Energized Fist: 1d20 + 16 - 5 ⇒ (10) + 16 - 5 = 21
Bludgeoning Damage: 2d10 + 5 ⇒ (7, 7) + 5 = 19

Ionic is struck hard, but the magical protection from Kukuha diverts the blow against Merisiel at the last moment.

Round 1 - bolded may go

Imiriax (+10 HP, +2 AC)
Merisiel (+10 HP, +2 AC)
Ionic (-6 HP, +2 AC)
Hornietelle (+10 HP, +2 AC)
Kayajima Guardian Dogu
Squash (+10 HP, +2 AC)

Squash strides up behind the front line, using his long arms to slash at the creature with his chain.

◈ Stride
◈◈ Power Attack - Spiked Chain (disarm, finesse, trip, uncommon)
Reach: 10 ft
1st Attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (2) + 12 = 14
Damage (Slashing): 3d6 + 4 ⇒ (3, 1, 2) + 4 = 10

Squash approaches the Dogu, but doesn't have a good angle to hit it with the chain.

1d3 ⇒ 3

The adult Kayajima griffons screech as they divebomb the guardian’s eyes in a one-two combination, causing the guardian’s eyes to flicker erratically. The guardian takes a –2 circumstance penalty to attack and damage rolls with its eye beam Strikes for the rest of the encounter. The griffons retreat after the attack, screeching in triumph as they fly into the skies.

Round 2 - bolded may go

Imiriax (+10 HP, +2 AC)
Merisiel (+10 HP, +2 AC)
Ionic (-6 HP, +2 AC)
Hornietelle (+10 HP, +2 AC)
Kayajima Guardian Dogu (-2 to eye beams)
Squash (+10 HP, +2 AC)

GM, since Ionic didn't want the magic weapon spell, can I have put it on Merisiel's weapon instead?

Hornietelle activates the wand in her hand, before taking out her bow, "Sorry Ionic, my goddess's healing magic was used up on the Griffons, but hopefully I can take some damage from you..."

◆◆ - Wand Cast Spirit Link on Ionic.
◆ - replace wand

Ionic regains 4 HPs per turn, Spirit Link

GM, since Ionic didn't want the magic weapon spell, can I have put it on Merisiel's weapon instead?

That is fine.

MAGIC WEAPON ON MERISIEL

Imiriax then tries to topple the colossus with a telekinetic maneuver. He points his wand and makes a slashing motion towards the creature's ankles.

Ranged Trip: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (14) + 12 = 26

Rules on Trip

Last, he casts shield on himself.

Hornietelle casts a spell on Ionic, and his wounds begin to close, while similar injuries appear on her.

Imiriax casts a pair of spells himself, one to boost his defenses, the other to try to knock down the construct. The bigger they are, the harder they fall, and this one falls hard. The Dogu topples with a crash.

Round 2 - bolded may go

Imiriax (+10 HP, +2 AC)
Merisiel (+10 HP, +2 AC)
Ionic (-2 HP, +2 AC)
Hornietelle (+6 HP, +2 AC)
Kayajima Guardian Dogu (prone, -2 to eye beams)
Squash (+10 HP, +2 AC)

Ionic gives a grunt of pain as the air gets knocked out of him for a milisecond, but is very glad that he had his dagger out and that Kukuha was able to channel some energy into keeping him safe or else that would have truly hurt.

He instead turns around and marks the statue as his prey, readying both weapons of his and lashing out at the thing in quick succession.

“First the Axe!” Dwarven Waraxe, Doubling ring: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (14) + 11 = 25
Damage, Slashing, Doubling rings, Hardness: 2d8 + 4 - 8 ⇒ (2, 7) + 4 - 8 = 5
“Next the dagger!” +1 striking Clan dagger, 2nd strike, hunted prey: 1d20 + 11 - 2 ⇒ (3) + 11 - 2 = 12
Damage, Piercing, hardness: 2d4 + 4 - 8 ⇒ (1, 2) + 4 - 8 = -1
Hardness added to the damage calculations.

Ionic then brings his dagger up again to try parrying off another devastating blow, shouting back at the casters in the party. "Can only hold it 'ere so long. If ye can collaspe de bridge den do it... Please?"

Merisiel steps forwards and stabs the fallen foe ith her magical rapier

Stab: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14
Damage, magic weapon, hardness included: 2d6 + 4 - 8 ⇒ (1, 6) + 4 - 8 = 3

Stab: 1d20 + 10 - 5 ⇒ (2) + 10 - 5 = 7
Damage, magic weapon, hardness included: 2d6 + 4 - 8 ⇒ (4, 5) + 4 - 8 = 5 Hardness Included in both hits

"Collapse the bridge? How would we do that?"

Move and two misses :( Is there any way to get to the other side of the creature? It blocked the only entrance and with it being 15ft of size, tumbling through could eat the whole round

You can go around the wall to the west. Not sure what the purpose of the wall stopping here would be, but that's how it's drawn when I zoom in. You can also climb with a DC 20 Athletics check. As for bringing it down, the wall is 15 feet tall, and the hole needs to be close to 15 feet tall for this, so it is not very thick at the center.

Ionic and Merisiel hack at the creature, but their blows mostly glance off or fail to penetrate its tough exterior.

The creature rises to its feet and pulses with mystical energies that emit a pale blue glow before it emits a wave of force. Merisiel, Ionic and Squash take 5d6 ⇒ (5, 6, 5, 1, 4) = 21 force damage and must make a DC 19 Fortitude save. In addition to damage, they are pushed 5 feet on a failure and 10 on a critical failure.

Round 2 - bolded may go

Imiriax (+10 HP, +2 AC)
Merisiel (+10 HP, +2 AC, Fort save)
Ionic (-2 HP, +2 AC, Fort save)
Hornietelle (+6 HP, +2 AC)
Kayajima Guardian Dogu (-5 HP, -2 to eye beams)
Squash (+10 HP, +2 AC, Fort save)

Ionic gives a grunt and braces for the impact of the statue after it stands up.

Fort Save, DC 19: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20

He releases the air as the sonic wave presses into him and thus stands his ground and lessens the overall damage. "Ain't gonna take me dat easily."

Fortitude: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16
Hero point?
Fortitude: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18 bah

After trying to turn him into pumpkin puree, Squash strides back up to the creature and tries to slash it again.

◈◈ Power Attack - Spiked Chain (disarm, finesse, trip, uncommon)
Reach: 10 ft
1st Attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (1) + 12 = 13
Damage (Slashing): 3d6 + 4 ⇒ (3, 2, 4) + 4 = 13 I give up.

Forgot I should have rolled an Attack of Opportunity when it stood up. Since it did that before I got pushed away.

⤾ Attack of Opportunity - Spiked Chain (disarm, finesse, trip, uncommon)
Reach: 10 ft
1st Attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (17) + 12 = 29
Damage (Slashing): 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (3, 4) + 4 = 11

Hornietelle starts to climb over the wall....

◆ - Stride
◆ - Climb (handholds) 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10
◆ - Climb (handholds) 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

Yeah just rolled as a GM for my players, and rolled some real rocks... come to play my character and it all goes to @@@@

Squash hits the Dogu as it stands, but then is pushed back by its wave of energy. He then tries to get into a better position to attack, but can't get through its armor.

1d2 ⇒ 1

A small contingent of kodama appear from nearby trees and use their magic to summon grasping roots from the earth that coil around the guardian’s legs. The guardian becomes immobilized for 2 rounds or until it spends 2 actions to use its eye beams to cut the vines, after which the kodama rattle loudly and scatter.

Hornietelle tries to scale the wall, but can't get a good grip. More of Ionic's wounds flow into her.

Round 3 - bolded may go

Imiriax (+10 HP, +2 AC)
Merisiel (+10 HP, +2 AC, Fort save)
Ionic (-7 HP, +2 AC)
Hornietelle (+2 HP, +2 AC)
Kayajima Guardian Dogu (-11 HP, -2 to eye beams, immobilized 2 rounds)
Squash (-11 HP, +2 AC)

Fortitude: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

Merisiel takes the full hit from the beams, she takes a step forwards and again attacks with her rapier

Attack: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23
Damage, piercing, magic weapon, hardness: 2d6 + 4 - 8 ⇒ (4, 6) + 4 - 8 = 6

Attack, map: 1d20 + 10 - 5 ⇒ (18) + 10 - 5 = 23
Damage, piercing, magic weapon, hardness: 2d6 + 4 - 8 ⇒ (3, 6) + 4 - 8 = 5

At least maybe this time her rapier can do some damage

I don't want to complain, but Ionic was on -2HPs before, and is now on -7Hps... I hope that's not from Hornietelle's spirit link? .. or is something else effecting Ionic??

I had not added the damage from the energy blast to the tracker before the fort saves were made. He was at -2, took 9 damage (-11), then regained 4 HP from spirit link to get to -7.

His feet now firmly planted and not going anywhere, Ionic takes a slash at the statue with his axe.

“First the Axe!” Dwarven Waraxe, Doubling rings: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 28
Damage, Slashing, Doubling rings, Hardness: 2d8 + 4 - 8 ⇒ (8, 4) + 4 - 8 = 8

He gives a grin as he finally gets a good slash in. Thinking he might have finally found a weak point, Ionic presses his advantage and takes a quick one-two slash and stab at the same spot again.

“Axeitional axe!” Dwarven Waraxe, Doubling rings, prey second strike: 1d20 + 11 - 3 ⇒ (19) + 11 - 3 = 27
Damage, Slashing, Doubling rings, Hardness: 2d8 + 4 - 8 ⇒ (2, 7) + 4 - 8 = 5
“Keep stabbing!” +1 Clan dagger, 3rd+ strike, hunted prey: 1d20 + 11 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 11 - 4 = 10
Damage, Piercing, Hardness: 2d4 + 4 - 8 ⇒ (4, 2) + 4 - 8 = 2

He then takes up a defensive stance again and raises his dagger to fend off the enemy once again.

AC is still 24 for the round, Hardness has been added to damage already.

I must've missed something. Why would we destroy the bridge?

To try dealing damage to/trapping the construct under it?

Oh. I thought it was -on- the bridge.

Imiriax examines the bridge to see if he could bring it down with a lightning bolt, his most destructive spell.

1. Recall Knowledge (Architecture Lore)+12
2&3. Cast lightning bolt either at the bridge or at the construct, depending on what he thinks from #1. I am assuming I can shoot this -past- Ionic. I won't shoot if it means hitting an ally.

Lightning bolt damage (simple Reflex save, DC 22): 4d12 ⇒ (6, 3, 12, 8) = 29

Sorry, map is not clear enough. Yes, there is an archway, and the monster is beneath it.

Imiriax examines the structure. It seems solid enough that it would be too difficult to destroy during combat. He instead gathers his magic and throws a bolt of lightning, which slides in between the stone and Ionic.

Reflex Save: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28

The creature does not seem to be affected.

Merisiel and Ionic, however, take advantage of the distraction to press their attacks. Both hit the guardian twice, penetrating its thick armor with each strike.

The Dogu fires lasers out of its eyes, slicing away the vines. It then takes a swing at Ionic, who seems like the most dangerous foe so far.

Energized Fist: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (11) + 15 = 26
Magic Bludgeoning Damage: 2d10 + 5 ⇒ (10, 4) + 5 = 19

Round 3 - bolded may go

Imiriax (+10 HP, +2 AC)
Merisiel (-9 HP, +2 AC)
Ionic (-26 HP, +2 AC)
Hornietelle (+2 HP, +2 AC)
Kayajima Guardian Dogu (-35 HP, -2 to eye beams)
Squash (-11 HP, +2 AC)

Squash makes his arms thicker rather than longer and then tries to smash the flying statue thing, or whatever he could comprehend.

◈ End Grasping Reach

◈◈ Power Attack - +1 Spiked Chain (disarm, finesse, trip, uncommon)
1st Attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (19) + 12 = 31
Damage (Slashing): 3d8 + 4 ⇒ (4, 3, 5) + 4 = 16

Squash clutches his chain tightly and whips it at the Dogu, damaging the creature further.

Aojimitsu summons what strength he has to leap over the battlefield and unleash a breath of highly pressurized water at the guardian that cracks the guardian’s armor. This weakens the guardian’s defenses, imparting a –2 circumstance penalty to its AC and Fortitude saves. Aojimitsu shouts words of encouragement to the PC as he flies to a safe spot to rest.

Hornietelle takes more of Ionic's wounds.

Round 4 - bolded may go

Imiriax (+10 HP, +2 AC)
Merisiel (-9 HP, +2 AC)
Ionic (-22 HP, +2 AC)
Hornietelle (-2 HP, +2 AC)
Kayajima Guardian Dogu (-43 HP; -2 to AC, Fort saves and eye beams)
Squash (-11 HP, +2 AC)

The elven woman not wanting to give up, tries once more to climb the tower, which she does with renewed vigor and determination. Once on top of the tower she takes out her whip, 'Sting'.

Athletics to climb 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24
Athletics to climb 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25

Ionic, feeling empowered by the support from Aojimitsu, takes a few more experimental bashes at the dogu, hoping the cracked armor will make his hits, well, hit harder.

“First the Axe!” Dwarven Waraxe, Doubling ring: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17
Damage, Slashing, Doubling rings: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (1, 2) + 4 = 7

“Axe-tually!” Dwarven Waraxe, Doubling ring, 2nd strike, Prey: 1d20 + 11 - 3 ⇒ (11) + 11 - 3 = 19
Damage, Slashing, Doubling rings: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (1, 8) + 4 = 13

“Keep stabbing!” +1 Clan dagger, 3rd+ strike, hunted prey: 1d20 + 11 - 4 ⇒ (6) + 11 - 4 = 13
Damage, Piercing: 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (1, 1) + 4 = 6
Hardness has NOT been applied, just in case the armor is falling off? Please? Hardness is... hard to deal with.

Teh dwarf then finally takes back up his defensive position and readies to fend off a more glancing blow.

Parry, AC is still 24, not that it does too much given the to hit this thing has.

Attack: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23
Damage, magic weapon, piercing: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (1, 6) + 4 = 11

Attack, MAP: 1d20 + 10 - 5 ⇒ (7) + 10 - 5 = 12
Damage, magic weapon, piercing: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (6, 1) + 4 = 11

Attack: 1d20 + 10 - 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 - 10 = 4
Damage, magic weapon, piercing: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (4, 6) + 4 = 14

Merisiel takes three quick stabs at the animated status, hoping to use the cracks in the armor to take it down.

Botting Imiriax, since he said he's unavailable in Discussion.

Imiriax moves closer to the creature and casts Electric Arc.

Reflex Save: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16

It takes all 1d4 ⇒ 2 electricity damage.

Ionic and Merisiel continue to hack away at the creature, but only the rogue's first attack conencts.

Hornietelle climbs to the top of the wall. She takes more of Ionic's damage.

The Dogu takes a Step back and unleashes another wave of force. Squash, Merisiel and Ionic must make a DC 19 Fort save against 5d6 ⇒ (5, 4, 2, 3, 1) = 15 force damage and pushback.

Round 4-5 - bolded may go

Imiriax (+10 HP, +2 AC)
Merisiel (-9 HP, +2 AC, Fort save)
Ionic (-18 HP, +2 AC, Fort save)
Hornietelle (-6 HP, +2 AC)
Kayajima Guardian Dogu (-48 HP; -2 to AC, Fort saves and eye beams)
Squash (-11 HP, +2 AC, Fort save)

Fortitude: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23 Squash resists being pushed back.

He ◈steps forward and tries to take a big swing at the creature.

◈◈ Power Attack - +1 Spiked Chain (disarm, finesse, trip, uncommon)
1st Attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 21
Damage (Slashing): 3d8 + 4 ⇒ (6, 1, 5) + 4 = 16

Imiriax's electric arc should deal 3d4+4 damage, but hardness would apply.

Fort save, DC19: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15

Merisiel is once again pushed away by the beams. She takes a step forwards and pierces the creature

Rapier, magic weapon: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24
Damage, magic weapon, piercing: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (4, 5) + 4 = 13

Rapier, magic weapon, MAP: 1d20 + 10 - 5 ⇒ (4) + 10 - 5 = 9
Damage, magic weapon, piercing: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (4, 4) + 4 = 12

She attacks twice trying to break down the Dogu.

Reiteration on that cantrip damage. Cantrips are semi-viable in this generation.

Ionic gives a grumble of annoyance as his weapons skitters all around the thing's armor. He raises an eyebrow at the statue suddenly stepping back before it charges up another wave of sonic energy.

Fort save: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13

He gets pushed back a bit before he scrambles to get up close again.

He lashes out with the Axe and dagger double combo before settling into a defensive posture again.

“First the Axe!” Dwarven Waraxe, Doubling ring: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12
Hero point reroll: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 19
Damage, Slashing, Doubling rings: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (7, 3) + 4 = 14

“Next the dagger!” +1 striking Clan dagger, 2nd strike, hunted prey: 1d20 + 11 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 11 - 2 = 29
Damage, Piercing: 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (4, 3) + 4 = 11

Squash stands his ground and strikes with his chain, chipping at the armor.

Merisiel follows up with a pair of attacks of her own. Although the second does not hit, the first finds a crack in the guardian's armor. The break propagates and combines with damage already done, andthe armored shell of the creature can protect it no longer.

GUARD CRUSH!!!

Ionic takes advantage of the Dogu's weakness, lining up one shot from the axe, then watching closely to find the perfect spot to stab with the clan dagger. Energy begins to leak out of the cracks in the creature's body.

Round 5 - bolded may go

Imiriax (+10 HP, +2 AC)
Merisiel (-24 HP, +2 AC)
Ionic (-33 HP, +2 AC)
Hornietelle (-6 HP, +2 AC)
Kayajima Guardian Dogu (-97 HP; armor broken; -2 to AC, Fort saves and eye beams)
Squash (-18 HP, +2 AC)

Sprinting across to the other side of the tower, Hornietelle uses her whip to hold onto the top of the wall as she swings dropping down to the ground.

Athletics? 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

Hornietelle rappels down the side of the wall, absorbing a bit more of Ionic's pain, while Imiriax hits the guardian with another blast of electricity before stepping out of the way.

Electricity Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 3
Reflex Save: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22

The Dogu steps back and unleashes a desperate blast of energy.

Force Damage: 5d6 ⇒ (4, 5, 4, 6, 1) = 20

Round 5-6 - bolded may go

Imiriax (+10 HP, +2 AC)
Merisiel (-24 HP, +2 AC, Fort save)
Ionic (-29 HP, +2 AC, Fort save)
Hornietelle (-10 HP, +2 AC)
Kayajima Guardian Dogu (-98 HP; armor broken; -2 to AC, Fort saves and eye beams)
Squash (-18 HP, +2 AC, Fort save)

Fort save, DC19: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18

Merisiel falls to the ground, breathless...

Dying 1

Fortitude: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22

Squash avoids being pushed back. He steps in front of Merisiel while continuing to try to fell the statue. With the armor broken he goes for a series of attacks rather than a single strike.

◈ Strike - +1 Spiked Chain (disarm, finesse, trip, uncommon)
1st Attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (15) + 12 = 27
Damage (Slashing): 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (2, 8) + 4 = 14

◈ Strike - +1 Spiked Chain (disarm, finesse, trip, uncommon)
2nd Attack: 1d20 + 12 - 5 ⇒ (16) + 12 - 5 = 23
Damage (Slashing): 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (1, 4) + 4 = 9

Combat over!

The lines of energy on the guardian fade as it collapses to the ground. Although it is heavily cracked, there are enough intact pieces for a skilled stonecarver to recreate - or possibly even repair - the statue.

The energies swirling around Kukuha coalesces into an iridescent vortex, then bursts outward. Globes of luminescence linger in the air for a brief moment, then fade. The earth grows still, and the clearing is quiet, cast in the light of the setting sun.

Kukuha gets to her feet, casually dusting the dirt from her robes. “It is done. Now that the island’s ley lines have been restored, Kayajima’s magic will protect this site for years to come. I do believe the Society will find this location most appropriate for a new lodge. I’ll send word to Fola Barun to inform her of the outcome.

“I can’t thank you enough for your actions today. I will stay here for a while longer — it seems this island still holds countless secrets. I wish to study them before I depart. Safe travels to you, Pathfinders, whatever destination is next for you. I do hope our paths cross again, fates willing.”

Hornietelle rushes around behind the statue, as it collapses. "Too late, I was gonna flank him for you Ionic, but your blows were too heavy." Then seeing Merisiel fallen under the blows she calls to the heavens to stop death from encroaching on the woman's life.

Medicine Administer First Aid - Stabilise 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27

......

After seeing the ley lines recover and hearing Kukuha's words, Hornietelle sighs with relief at the work well done.

Squash helps the fallen elf back to consciousness by pouring one of his elixirs into her mouth before trying to patch her up some more.

Minor Elixir of Life: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Natural Medicine (DC 20): 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 9 + 2 = 26
Healing: 2d8 + 10 ⇒ (4, 8) + 10 = 22

Content that Merisiel is now able to move on her own without much danger, Squash relaxes a bit.

"Time for all us good leshys to go home and get our reward."

Merisiels sits back and looks at the leshy and Hornietelle

"Thanks, that eyes attack was a bit to much for me to bear."

She grabs her belongings and stands up

"Yeah, time to go home" she says throwing one more look at the odd statue

You bid your farewells to Kukuha before heading out. You make your way through the forest back to the beach where Masuhei is waiting at the rock pier to return you to Sakakabe. The captain quips that he saw some bright lights over the island and wondered if that was your doing. He’s curious about your exploits on the island and eagerly engages you about what you managed to accomplish.

Night is beginning to fall, and the sunset glow casts the waves in orange light as the Auspicious Pearl arrives to port. The streets of Sakakabe are aglow with the lights of night life, and people dressed in all manner of Minkaian finery are enjoying a leisurely evening out. True to his word, Masuhei treats you to dinner.

Weeks later, you receive a letter from the newly minted Venture-Captain Kukuha Mukai.

Pathfinder,

I am most pleased to share two pieces of news with you. Thanks to your efforts on Kayajima, we’ve officially broken ground on construction of the newly named Three Gates Lodge. The ritual was a resounding success, and now that the island ley lines’ natural configuration has been restored, the lodge will be well protected from any outside threats. I am also excited to share that I have been named the venture-captain of this new lodge. I am looking forward to overseeing Three Gates operations and directing Pathfinder efforts within the region. It was a pleasure working with such a reliable agent as yourself, and I do hope you are willing to help the lodge in the future.

Until we meet again,

—Venture-Captain Kukuha Mukai

Ionic gives a happy huff of air as the statue goes down. He frowns lightly over the fact that it had to be destroyed in the first place, but aquickly notes the thing could probably be put back together...hopefully without the magic killing eye beams and the propelling flame jets in the feet. He works to drag the pieces into a pile where they will be somewhat sheltered from the elements and looks at everyone else. "Gots a boat waitin', don't we?"

He gives Kukuha a hand shake and congratualtory nod, before heading back to the boat. On the boat he leaves the long and grandiose story telling to the others, adding quips and bits of info here or there. Back in Sakakabe, Ionic enjoys the dinner, trying to drink heavily, but not quite happy at how strong the small amounts of rice wine can be, but enjoys the fresh food. The liquor also finally starts getting his tongue to loosen up. "'was good travelin' wid every'ne! Good ta have competent allies."

A few weeks later he is still in Sakakabe, trying to convince people that they should make beer here as well, and reads the letter and silently wishes he could base himself at that lodge.