DM Brainiac's Fists of the Ruby Phoenix: Victorious Secret! (COMPLETE!) (Inactive)

Game Master Brainiac

Will (Gr. Resolve): 1d20 + 33 ⇒ (9) + 33 = 42
Confused! (I only take half damage, though.)
Fortitude: 1d20 + 29 ⇒ (2) + 29 = 31
Poison: 15d6 ⇒ (2, 1, 6, 5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 6, 3, 3, 1, 5, 2, 5) = 54 and drained 1

Rough!

The images swirl around Storm Adder, making it hard to tell friend from foe.

Zealous Conviction
The targets each gain 12 temporary Hit Points and a +2 status bonus to Will saves against mental effects

Will(E) Bravery DC 45: 1d20 + 29 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 29 + 2 = 49
Lazarus goes blank....

Blinking rapidly, the Fighter smiles at Syu Tak-nwa.
Playing hard to get, my dear.

Fort(M) DC 43: 1d20 + 32 ⇒ (15) + 32 = 47 Juggernaut

Lazarus brushes the lint off his shoulder as his blue eyes laugh at Shino Hakusa.
I only have eyes for her. Perhaps later.

The laughing Fighter then Strides to his tru love ( Syu Tak-nwa), and Gorilla Pounds her! Oh my!

Intimidation(L) to Demoralize: 1d20 + 33 ⇒ (16) + 33 = 49

If your Strike hits, you gain a circumstance bonus to the damage roll equal to triple the value of the target's frightened condition.
CRIT? +6 HP damage to below!

Melee Stance gorilla slam unarmed attack (L), gorilla pound: 1d20 + 37 ⇒ (16) + 37 = 533d8 + 14 + 1d6 ⇒ (8, 3, 2) + 14 + (6) = 33 (Traits: backswing, forceful, grapple, nonlethal, and unarmed) Damage 3d8+14/17/20 +1d6 Force(Brawling crit spec: The target must succeed at a Fortitude save against your class DC 42 or be slowed 1 until the end of your next turn.)

Ghost Touch and Grievous (Brawling The target takes a –4 circumstance penalty to its save.

Still laughing at his recent fortune, Lazarus then attempts to shove it all in!
Athletics(L) to Grapple!, MAP: 1d20 + 36 - 5 ⇒ (16) + 36 - 5 = 47

Come just a bit closer, baby.

Will: 1d20 + 27 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 27 + 2 = 46
Fort: 1d20 + 29 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 29 + 2 = 47
Fort: 1d20 + 29 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 29 + 2 = 37

HP 87/246

Khorash's slippery mind is unaffected by the blast of mental power.

With that, he stands up and gets the hell out of there.

One action to stand, another action to Sneak away from the melee, one more to Hide, thanks to Legendary sneak I can hide basically anywhere

Will vs Fabricated Truth: 1d20 + 36 ⇒ (15) + 36 = 511d20 + 30 ⇒ (13) + 30 = 431d20 + 30 ⇒ (12) + 30 = 421d20 + 33 ⇒ (8) + 33 = 41

Syu Tak-nwa sneers at Chkirri's attempt to lie, but the other Lightkeepers hesitate, believing that Syndara's betrayal will be both sudden and inevitable. The white-haired witch yells at her companions. "He's mentally manipulating you, fools! Fight it!"

Khorash uses the distraction to get away from Ran-to, hiding among the strangely shifting landscape of the Glass Tower's interior and vanishing from sight.

Storm Adder Random Target (Chkirri, Laz, LK 1-4): 1d6 ⇒ 3

In his confusion, Storm Adder moves a bit closer and targets Syu Tak-nwa with an electric arc, zapping the witch.

Electric Arc: 9d4 + 6 ⇒ (4, 2, 2, 2, 1, 2, 2, 2, 3) + 6 = 261d20 + 36 ⇒ (5) + 36 = 41

Lazarus starts to move towards Syu Tak-nwa, but she reacts by surreptitiously sending a strand of her hair through a portal to emerge near the fighter's feet. He trips over it!

Dragline Trip: 1d20 + 32 ⇒ (14) + 32 = 46

Undeterred, Lazarus gets back to his feet. He demoralizes Tak-nwa before pounding her with his fists, a critical hit that leaves her slowed!

Fortitude vs Brawling Crit: 1d20 + 31 - 4 ⇒ (5) + 31 - 4 = 32

Gritting her teeth, Tak-nwa opens herself to an opportunistic attack from Lazarus in order to cast a powerful spell. She dispels Chkirri's enchantment from her allies' minds. "Help me!" she shouts, spitting blood from her mouth.

Lazarus AoO: 1d20 + 37 ⇒ (5) + 37 = 42
Damage: 3d8 + 14 + 1d6 ⇒ (8, 8, 5) + 14 + (5) = 40
Counteract Check (10th Level): 1d20 + 37 ⇒ (18) + 37 = 55

With Khorash gone, Ran-to snarls and turns to fly back over to Lazarus. The frost goblin grabs hold of the fighter and squeezes him.

Gauntlet vs Lazarus: 1d20 + 40 ⇒ (14) + 40 = 54
Damage: 4d4 + 21 ⇒ (3, 3, 2, 4) + 21 = 33
Improved Grab: 1d20 + 41 ⇒ (2) + 41 = 43
Constrict: 7d4 + 5 ⇒ (1, 4, 1, 1, 4, 3, 3) + 5 = 22

Shino Hakusa moves around to flank Lazarus with Ran-to. The ninja calls out, "Certain Kill Art: Swallows in Flight!" She then strikes a series of pressure points along Lazarus's body to redirect his ki to his heart, then folows up with a palm strike to the sternum! However, the palm strike misses, preventing her from blasting the life energy out of Lazarus's body.

Swallows in Flight (Fingers, Palm): 1d20 + 38 ⇒ (13) + 38 = 511d20 + 32 ⇒ (2) + 32 = 34
Damage: 4d6 + 14 ⇒ (2, 6, 6, 4) + 14 = 32

Blue Viper moves to attack Lazarus with his poisoned short sword.

Short Sword: 1d20 + 38 ⇒ (14) + 38 = 52
Damage: 4d6 + 11 ⇒ (3, 5, 6, 6) + 11 = 31

29 bludgeoning and 55 piercing damage to Lazarus after resistance. He takes another 22 bludgeoning damage before resistance from Constrict (basic Fortitude DC 43) and he is grabbed (Escape DC 51). He also must attempt a DC 42 Fortitude save against Oblivion Essence.

"We've got them panicking now!" Chkirri calls out, urging his companions on to finish the battle quickly. "Tak-nwa's about to go down!"

Harmonize, inspire heroics (COURAGE!), inspire defense, Strike vs. Tak-nwa
Performance to inspire heroics vs. DC 45 (very hard level 20): 1d20 + 36 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 36 + 2 = 50 Success: The status bonus from inspire courage or inspire defense increases to +2!

Sky-piercing bow (+3 greater striking ghost touch composite shortbow, range 60 feet): 1d20 + 31 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 31 + 2 = 36 Hero Point!
Sky-piercing bow (+3 greater striking ghost touch composite shortbow, range 60 feet): 1d20 + 31 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 31 + 2 = 34 For f*!%'s sake. That's the second wasted Hero Point this morning.

Storm Adder shakes off his confusion. "Quiet, witch!" he shouts at Tak-nwa, and thunder booms in reply, erupting behind her and rippling around her.

He strides behind Blue Viper and attempts to stab the enemy in the back, his sword still resonating with energy.

Cast Thunder Burst (DC 45 Fort), Conduct Energy, Stride, Strike

bludgeoning: 8d6 ⇒ (4, 6, 4, 5, 3, 5, 1, 1) = 29 and sonic: 8d6 ⇒ (1, 5, 1, 6, 2, 5, 2, 6) = 28

wishblade: 1d20 + 31 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 31 + 2 = 36 for slashing: 3d10 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (3, 10, 9) + 7 + 2 = 31 + sonic: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Fortitude (Poison): 1d20 + 29 - 1 ⇒ (6) + 29 - 1 = 34
Poison: 17d6 ⇒ (3, 2, 5, 3, 4, 4, 1, 4, 6, 1, 2, 4, 3, 4, 6, 2, 1) = 55

Fort(M) DC 43: 1d20 + 32 ⇒ (11) + 32 = 43 Juggernaut

Fort(M) DC 42 Oblivion Essence: 1d20 + 32 ⇒ (6) + 32 = 388d6 ⇒ (5, 3, 3, 3, 1, 6, 6, 2) = 29 Juggernaut

Lazarus seems to be a bit Slow at the moment!

Lazarus then sends kisses at Tak-nwa!
Ranged +2 Greater Striking, returning, cunning Shuriken (L), inspired: 1d20 + 34 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 34 + 2 = 453d4 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (2, 4, 4) + 13 + 2 = 25 P (Weapon Crit: 1d6+2 persistent bleed damage). Range: 20' Reload: 0 Traits: Traits Agile, Monk, Thrown, Uncommon

Ranged +2 Greater Striking, returning, cunning Shuriken (L), inspired, MAP: 1d20 + 34 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (7) + 34 + 2 - 4 = 393d4 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (3, 1, 4) + 13 + 2 = 23 P (Weapon Crit: 1d6+2 persistent bleed damage). Range: 20' Reload: 0 Traits: Traits Agile, Monk, Thrown, Uncommon

Baby Come Back!

Hero Point! Ranged +2 Greater Striking, returning, cunning Shuriken (L), inspired, MAP: 1d20 + 34 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (1) + 34 + 2 - 4 = 333d4 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (3, 2, 2) + 13 + 2 = 22 P (Weapon Crit: 1d6+2 persistent bleed damage). Range: 20' Reload: 0 Traits: Traits Agile, Monk, Thrown, Uncommon

Harm: 6d8 + 48 ⇒ (1, 3, 1, 1, 8, 3) + 48 = 65

Khorash focuses for a moment, letting necromantic energy surge through him and repair some of his damaged bones. With that, he darts back into the fray.

2 action Harm from Necromantic Heir, then 1 action to stride back into combat.

Fortitude vs Thunderburst: 1d20 + 31 ⇒ (4) + 31 = 35

Syu Tak-nwa critically fails to resist Storm Adder's spell! The massive thunderburst shatters her eardrums and breaks several bones in her body. The witch falls limply to the floor, her long white hair pooling around her!

Storm Adder then moves in to flank Blue Viper with Lazarus, but the ysoki dodges the attack. Chkirri's arrows similarly miss. Lazarus turns to attack Blue Viper, managing a single hit.

Keeping his grip on Lazarus, Ran-to hoists the warrior into the air. "Certain Kill Art: Plummeting Fall!" the goblin declares as he spins around and increases the force of gravity. He drives Lazarus back down to the ground head-first!

Plummeting Fall: 12d6 ⇒ (6, 6, 3, 5, 4, 2, 3, 3, 1, 1, 2, 3) = 39

Shino and Blue Viper continue to focus their attacks on the prone warrior.

Shino Palm, Fingers: 1d20 + 37 ⇒ (3) + 37 = 401d20 + 34 ⇒ (18) + 34 = 521d20 + 31 ⇒ (15) + 31 = 46
Damage, Sneak Attack: 4d6 + 14 + 4d6 ⇒ (6, 1, 1, 6) + 14 + (1, 5, 6, 2) = 424d6 + 14 + 4d6 ⇒ (2, 2, 5, 2) + 14 + (2, 3, 3, 4) = 37

Blue Viper Shortsword: 1d20 + 38 ⇒ (10) + 38 = 481d20 + 34 ⇒ (9) + 34 = 431d20 + 30 ⇒ (3) + 30 = 33
Damage: 4d6 + 11 ⇒ (5, 1, 6, 5) + 11 = 28

35 bludgeoning damage and 95 piercing damage to Lazarus after resistance. Lazarus is knocked prone. Everybody may act!

Storm Adder unleashes a powerful healing spell on Laz and chops away at Blue Viper.

Cast heal VIII, Bespell, Strike, Strike

healing: 8d8 + 64 ⇒ (6, 4, 1, 2, 5, 4, 3, 2) + 64 = 91

wishblade: 1d20 + 31 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 31 + 2 = 44 for slashing: 3d10 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (5, 6, 2) + 7 + 2 = 22 + negative: 1d6 ⇒ 1
wishblade: 1d20 + 31 + 2 - 5 ⇒ (15) + 31 + 2 - 5 = 43 for slashing: 3d10 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (6, 5, 8) + 7 + 2 = 28 + negative: 1d6 ⇒ 5

Spinning tombstone! Spinning tombstone! By Hei Feng's windy sword, he just broke his neck!" Chkirri screams, his voice going up three octaves. "He's not going to get up after that!!!"

Trying to heal his friend, he sends an arrow at Ran-to to try to get the goblin to back off.

Inspire defense, cast 7th rank soothe on Laz, Strike with bow vs. Ran-to
Soothe: 7d10 + 28 ⇒ (6, 9, 5, 2, 7, 6, 5) + 28 = 68

+2 greater striking greater flaming thundering shortbow (range 60 feet): 1d20 + 30 ⇒ (11) + 30 = 41
Piercing: 3d6 + 2 ⇒ (5, 1, 4) + 2 = 12
Sonic: 1d6 ⇒ 1
Fire damage (ignores resistance): 1d6 ⇒ 5

Lazarus waves at Stormy and Chkirri lying comfortable like on the ground. The Fighter gives them both a wink and a thumbs up before--Freely--Kipping up from said ground.

He then--Freely--Strides or Steps into a Flank with... someone?

The Fighter then points at Blue Viper before Gorilla Pounding the feathers off the Tengu!
Intimidation(L) to Demoralize: 1d20 + 33 ⇒ (5) + 33 = 38

If your Strike hits, you gain a circumstance bonus to the damage roll equal to triple the value of the target's frightened condition.

Melee Stance gorilla slam unarmed attack (L), gorilla pound: 1d20 + 37 ⇒ (11) + 37 = 483d8 + 14 + 1d6 ⇒ (8, 3, 6) + 14 + (6) = 37 (Traits: backswing, forceful, grapple, nonlethal, and unarmed) Damage 3d8+14/17/20 +1d6 Force(Brawling crit spec: The target must succeed at a Fortitude save against your class DC 42 or be slowed 1 until the end of your next turn.)

Ghost Touch and Grievous (Brawling The target takes a –4 circumstance penalty to its save.

Not really confident in his Intimidating prowess this time around, Lazarus follows up with a Grievous Blow!
Melee Stance gorilla slam unarmed attack (L), Grievous blow: 1d20 + 37 - 5 ⇒ (19) + 37 - 5 = 515d8 + 17 + 1d6 ⇒ (4, 1, 4, 8, 8) + 17 + (6) = 48 (Traits: backswing, forceful, grapple, nonlethal, and unarmed) Damage 3d8+14/17/20 +1d6 Force(Brawling crit spec: The target must succeed at a Fortitude save against your class DC 42 or be slowed 1 until the end of your next turn.)

Ghost Touch and Grievous (Brawling The target takes a –4 circumstance penalty to its save.

The Fighter seems to be enjoying this pounding on the Alchemist!

Lazarus then casts Shield!
Didn't see that coming did you...

Botting Khorash, to make things easier for Brainy:

Khorash closes in on Blue Viper or someone else if BV is down and thundercracks his whip.

+3 Greater Striking Thundering Shifting Whip (Disarm, Finesse, Nonlethal, Reach, Trip, Evocation, Magical, Sonic, Magical, Transmutation): 1d20 + 34 ⇒ (18) + 34 = 52
Slashing, plus sneak attack: 3d4 + 9 + 4d6 ⇒ (4, 3, 4) + 9 + (2, 2, 6, 6) = 36
Sonic: 1d6 ⇒ 4
Plus debilitations: 3d6 bleed, no reactions

+3 Greater Striking Thundering Shifting Whip (Disarm, Finesse, Nonlethal, Reach, Trip, Evocation, Magical, Sonic, Magical, Transmutation), iterative: 1d20 + 34 - 5 ⇒ (2) + 34 - 5 = 31
Slashing, plus sneak attack: 3d4 + 9 + 4d6 ⇒ (4, 4, 2) + 9 + (3, 4, 2, 1) = 29
Sonic: 1d6 ⇒ 3
Plus debilitations: -10 speed, enfeebled 1

You pile onto Blue Viper, Storm Adder and Lazarus slicing and dicing while Lazarus delivers grievous punches! The ysoki goes down hard, leaving only Shino Hakusa and Ran-to still standing! Chkirri fires an arrow at Ran-to but the goblin dodges.

The ninja and the goblin both focus their attacks on Lazarus, doing their best to annihilate the fighter!

Ran-to Attacks: 1d20 + 40 ⇒ (5) + 40 = 451d20 + 36 ⇒ (15) + 36 = 511d20 + 32 ⇒ (19) + 32 = 51
Damage: 4d4 + 21 ⇒ (4, 1, 2, 3) + 21 = 314d4 + 21 ⇒ (2, 3, 2, 4) + 21 = 324d4 + 21 ⇒ (1, 3, 4, 4) + 21 = 33
Shino Attacks: 1d20 + 37 ⇒ (14) + 37 = 511d20 + 32 ⇒ (12) + 32 = 441d20 + 27 ⇒ (3) + 27 = 30
Damge, Sneak Attack: 11d6 + 14 ⇒ (2, 1, 1, 6, 3, 4, 5, 5, 3, 2, 2) + 14 = 4811d6 + 14 ⇒ (3, 2, 2, 5, 6, 3, 2, 2, 3, 3, 6) + 14 = 51

175 bludgeoning damage to Lazarus after resistance.

"They just won't stop!" Chkirri exclaims, trying to keep Lazarus alive. He fires an arrow toward Ran-to for good measure.

Inspire defense, ninth-level soothe on Lazarus, Strike vs. Ran-to
Healing: 9d10 + 32 ⇒ (4, 9, 3, 8, 9, 6, 1, 6, 10) + 32 = 88

+2 greater striking greater flaming thundering shortbow (range 60 feet): 1d20 + 30 ⇒ (12) + 30 = 42
Piercing: 3d6 + 2 ⇒ (2, 5, 3) + 2 = 12
Sonic: 1d6 ⇒ 1
Fire damage (ignores resistance): 1d6 ⇒ 1

Lazarus stands there just taking it all in! Ran-to lays into the Fighter with an appetite for his destruction! Shino delivers a sneaky attack just below the former Wizard's left temple.
I don't feel annihilated! A bit of a ringing in my left... everything, but other than that fountain of blood pouring out of my neck, kidney and inner thigh, no worries.

The Doctor then Visitation's 40' away from both his newest fans.
I'll be back!

The Legendary Medic then quickly takes out some tape, ointment and glue to patch up the vital areas.
Battle Medicine(L) DC 30: 1d20 + 33 ⇒ (5) + 33 = 382d8 + 40 ⇒ (8, 2) + 40 = 50

Frowning at the tape being stuck to his glue which seems stuck to his ointment which seems a bit dry, the Fighter shrugs.
Not my best work.

Still having 2 Actions left, the Fighter considers his options....

Can't take that again. Ranged? Sucks but... thinking if he only had Magic!

Lazarus smiles. The former Wizard's blue eyes laugh. He reaches for his

Suck Fireballs!: 14d6 ⇒ (6, 3, 3, 6, 4, 2, 3, 5, 1, 4, 5, 3, 4, 3) = 52

The Fighter laughs!
Being a Wizard is fun!

Stormy unleashes a huge heal at Laz.

heal (IX): 9d8 + 72 ⇒ (8, 2, 2, 7, 4, 6, 3, 1, 5) + 72 = 110

"Ha! You've done nothing!"

He runs in to confront Ran-To after the fire clears.

Cast heal, Bespell Weapon, Stride, Quickened Strike

wishblade: 1d20 + 31 ⇒ (19) + 31 = 50 for slashing: 3d10 + 7 ⇒ (3, 7, 8) + 7 = 25 and void: 1d6 ⇒ 1

Khorash hasn't posted since May 23, so botting him again...

Khorash closes in on Ran-to, flanking Stormy, his whip cracking.

Stride, Strike x2
+3 Greater Striking Thundering Shifting Whip: 1d20 + 34 ⇒ (12) + 34 = 46
Slashing: 3d4 + 9 ⇒ (1, 3, 2) + 9 = 15
Sonic: 1d6 ⇒ 6
Sneak Attack: 4d6 ⇒ (6, 5, 6, 4) = 21
Deblitations: 3d6 bleed, enfeebled 1

+3 Greater Striking Thundering Shifting Whip, iterative: 1d20 + 34 - 5 ⇒ (5) + 34 - 5 = 34
Slashing: 3d4 + 9 ⇒ (4, 2, 4) + 9 = 19
Sonic: 1d6 ⇒ 3
Sneak Attack: 4d6 ⇒ (5, 5, 4, 3) = 17
Deblitations: no reactions, no flanking

Reaction: Reactive Interference Trigger An adjacent enemy begins to use a reaction. Grabbing a sleeve, swiping with your weapon, or creating another obstruction, you reflexively foil an enemy’s response. If the triggering creature’s level is equal to or lower than yours, you disrupt the triggering reaction. If the triggering creature’s level is higher than yours, you must make an attack roll against its AC. On a success, you disrupt the reaction.

Reflex vs Fireball (Shino, Ran-to): 1d20 + 36 ⇒ (19) + 36 = 551d20 + 36 ⇒ (15) + 36 = 51

Ran-to moves to attack Lazarus as he stars to retreat, but Khorash interferes and disrupts the goblin's attack of opportunity! Shino and Ran-to both evade Lazarus's fireball, and Chkirri's arrow comes up short again. Khorash sneak attacks Ran-to with his whip, and Storm Adder delivers a solid blow with his sword.

Ran-to turns his wrath on Khorash, battering the skeleton with his fists. Shino moves to flank with the goblin, missing with her first strike but following up with a critical palm blow!

Ran-to Attacks: 1d20 + 40 - 1 ⇒ (13) + 40 - 1 = 521d20 + 36 - 1 ⇒ (15) + 36 - 1 = 501d20 + 32 - 1 ⇒ (17) + 32 - 1 = 48
Damage: 4d4 + 21 - 1 ⇒ (4, 4, 4, 2) + 21 - 1 = 344d4 + 21 - 1 ⇒ (1, 1, 4, 4) + 21 - 1 = 304d4 + 21 - 1 ⇒ (1, 2, 4, 4) + 21 - 1 = 31
Shino Attacks: 1d20 + 37 ⇒ (3) + 37 = 401d20 + 32 ⇒ (20) + 32 = 52
Damge, Sneak Attack: 11d6 + 14 ⇒ (6, 1, 5, 5, 4, 5, 1, 4, 4, 5, 3) + 14 = 57

193 bludgeoning damage to Khorash after resistance.

Storm Adder leans in to his attack on Ran-To, drawing the life from him with magic and swinging his blade to take him down!

Cast [i]devour life (9th), Bespell, Strike, Strike

70 Negative Damage, basic DC 45 Fort.

wishblade: 1d20 + 31 ⇒ (5) + 31 = 36 for slashing: 3d10 + 7 ⇒ (2, 6, 8) + 7 = 23 and negative: 1d6 ⇒ 6
wishblade: 1d20 + 31 - 5 ⇒ (8) + 31 - 5 = 34 for slashing: 3d10 + 7 ⇒ (5, 10, 1) + 7 = 23 and negative: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Lazarus just stares at both Ran-to and Shino easily evade his Fireball.
Good thing I am not a f#+%ing Wizard then!

The Medic decides that this will be for all the marbles, so he uses his once per day ability on himself. Selfish? Probably. But he is a Fighter after all.
Battle Medicine(L) DC 30: 1d20 + 33 ⇒ (20) + 33 = 534d8 + 40 ⇒ (8, 4, 3, 8) + 40 = 63

Quite satisfied with his critical legendary medical treatment, the Fighter chuckles.
Probably will want that roll next...

Lazarus Strides into a Flank with Storm Adder!

The Fighter then points at Ran-to before Gorilla Pounding the feathers off the Alchemist!
Intimidation(L) to Demoralize: 1d20 + 33 ⇒ (9) + 33 = 42

If your Strike hits, you gain a circumstance bonus to the damage roll equal to triple the value of the target's frightened condition.

Melee Stance gorilla slam unarmed attack (L), gorilla pound, flank: 1d20 + 37 ⇒ (10) + 37 = 473d8 + 14 + 1d6 ⇒ (1, 2, 6) + 14 + (4) = 27 (Traits: backswing, forceful, grapple, nonlethal, and unarmed) Damage 3d8+14/17/20 +1d6 Force(Brawling crit spec: The target must succeed at a Fortitude save against your class DC 42 or be slowed 1 until the end of your next turn.)

Ghost Touch and Grievous (Brawling The target takes a –4 circumstance penalty to its save.

"He's already dead, so they can't kill him, but they just tried! That was as bloody as Achaekek!" Chkirri screams, encouraging his companions on as he fires another arrow at Ran-to.

Harmonize, inspire heroics (courage), inspire defense, Strike!
Performance to inspire heroics vs. DC 45 (very hard level 20): 1d20 + 36 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 36 + 2 = 46 Success: The status bonus from inspire courage or inspire defense increases to +2!

+2 greater striking greater flaming thundering shortbow (range 60 feet): 1d20 + 30 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 30 + 2 = 44
Piercing: 3d6 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (1, 2, 1) + 2 + 2 = 8
Sonic: 1d6 ⇒ 4
Fire damage (ignores resistance): 1d6 ⇒ 4

Ran-To’s mighty wallop knocks Khorash to the ground. The skeleton does not rise.

Welp…193 damage versus my 152 remaining HP equals an unconscious skeleton.

The battle rages on between you and the remaining Lightkeepers. Storm Adder's magic gets Khorash back on his bony feet. Spells and fists fly, and the outcome is uncertain for several long, grueling moments, but in the end, you manage to eke out a victory! Ran-to and Shino join their defeated teammates on the ground.

With the Lightkeepers' defeat, the impossible vistas of the dojo fade away. You find yourselves in a room that contains sixteen one-foot-diameter spheres along the perimeter of a stone disc in the center of the room. Eight of the spheres are shattered, while eight are whole and open, shining with a faint light. A lone door exits the room to the south.

Altogether, the Lightkeepers have: +3 major striking greater shock handwraps of mighty blows, +3 major striking gauntlet, +3 major striking halfling sling staff (20 bullets and 5 greater explosive bullets), +3 greater resilient studded leather, +3 major striking shortsword.

The spheres appear to be containment devices, keeping any creatures within in stasis. A few bits of fur, feathers, and scales remain in the broken spheres, indicating that this where Syndara likely held Tino's Toughest and the Lightkeepers while doing whatever he did to infuse them with monstrous abilities.

The door leads into a series of linked rooms. The first contains a forge, several workbenches, and other crafting accoutrements, each tool and instrument precisely labeled and in its proper place. The next is a makeshift bedchamber with just a few bedrolls.

The next room is small, featuring a luxurious sitting cushion laid out in the exact center of the room. The walls ripple with scenes from around the multiverse, each scene either slowed to a crawl or unfurling in an instant. It appears this chamber is used for meditations.

There is powerful magic here. Anyone sitting on the cushion in the perfect center of this room experiences an entire month of time mentally while just 1 minute passes for anyone not on the cushion. Anyone who meditates like this can use the time to retrain or follow other mental pursuits. It also counts as a full rest for replenishing your HP and abilties. Once a character who has used the cushion leaves the chamber, they can’t use the magic of the room again for 1 month.

I assume we have time to upgrade my bow with the +3 major striking runes. If no one else wants one, I'll upgrade both bows.

"I never liked them anyway!" Chkirri says as he quickly strips the traitorous combatants of their weapons.

Realizing the pillow's power, his eyes widen. "Excuse me while I meditate for a minute!" he says, doing just that. Oooh, refreshing my spells is sweet!

Lazarus bows to his victorious Team...again. The Fighter also seems to be interested in the +3 major striking greater shock handwraps of mighty blows....

At the meditation center, the Martial Artist takes a ticket and waits in line...

I'll take one of the major striking runes.

"I bet they were bespelled. They weren't acting normal," observes Storm Adder. "Or at least, what passes for normal."

Once you have meditated, you move on to the last chamber of the Glass Lighthouse. This final room features a circular opening that punctures the ceiling of the ten-foot-tall rectangular chamber. A single silver thread, as thin as a beam of light, hangs ominously and impossibly from the opening’s center directly above a silver mandala painted on the floor. Beyond, high overhead and far away, a starry sky looms. The whole room is oddly still and silent, and the air is bitingly cold.

You get a feeling of dread looking up to the top of the thread, an inkling that Syndara himself awaits at the other end. You should be sure you are absolutely ready before confronting this final foe...

Resisting the urge to throw stones, the Martial Artist walks the corridor of the Glass Light House with an eagerness.
This has been my honor to have fought beside you all. And should one of you fall I will Resuscitate you, so go wild!

Chkirri whispers to his companions: "This is it! For all the marbles!"

Before going up, he casts heroism on his companions 9th level on Lazarus, 6th on Storm Adder and Khorash, and then casts disappearance on Khorash if he wants; it will let him always get sneak attack -- but I'm not sure from the spell description if we'd be able to see him to heal him if necessary and foresight on Storm Adder.

OK, I think I'm ready now.

I'll happily take that.

Before vanishing from sight, Khorash gives a flourishing bow to the party, "And so here I stand, to retake the victory I lost so long ago. The honor has been mine to fight beside you all."

Casting 7th Rank Regenerate on myself, Chkirri, and Laz. Casting True Seeing on myself, casting Avatar (Diomazul) on myself.

Storm Adder calls on the mysterious divine powers that have always cursed and blessed him.

As he casts his final spell, his form swells and shifts. The illusion of dozens of arms wielding swords appear to be growing from his back.

"Let's end thisssss," his voice takes on an echoing sibilance as he channels the essence of Diomazul, the Serpent of 80 Blades.

When you are ready, you begin to climb the silver thread. You experience the strange sensation of standing still, the rest of the plane moving around you with every pull.

The end of the silver thread opens into a series of semitransparent platforms high above Syndara’s Island. The structure forms a jagged spiral pattern, its platforms ragged and torn, with no sign of the meticulous detail or pristine precision of the lower level. Around the floating platforms yawns an endless starry expanse, each point of light a unique color, many utterly impossible to describe.

At the far end of the platform stands a throne of sandstone, on which Syndara sits, perfectly poised, waiting to engage you. On a pedestal to his right rests an hourglass containing a fine ash—all that currently remains of Hao Jin, the Ruby Phoenix.

"So, we come to it at last," Syndara says. "You may have defeated my champions, but now you will suffer the same fate as your precious Hao Jin. I will show you no mercy." He stands up, and his image seems to flicker for a moment before splitting in two, the axiomite conjuring a reflection of himself to fight alongside him.

"Let the final battle BEGIN!"

Syndara raises his hand and affects the flow of time around his reflection, hastening it, then opens up a pair of elemental gateways and hurls acid at Storm Adder!

Planar Restructuring Recharge: 1d4 ⇒ 1
Elemental Gateway: 1d20 + 39 ⇒ (15) + 39 = 541d20 + 34 ⇒ (11) + 34 = 45
Damage: 4d10 + 19 ⇒ (5, 7, 1, 9) + 19 = 414d10 + 19 ⇒ (10, 1, 4, 6) + 19 = 40

Syndara's reflection dashes through the air to get to Storm Adder, bending time to make multiple attacks! The edge of his hand is as sharp as a knife as he slices at Storm Adder's joints. He follows up with a final palm strike that Storm Adder avoids.

Temporal Flurry: 1d20 + 41 ⇒ (19) + 41 = 601d20 + 36 ⇒ (17) + 36 = 531d20 + 31 ⇒ (13) + 31 = 44
Damage: 7d8 + 18 ⇒ (1, 8, 6, 4, 3, 3, 8) + 18 = 517d8 + 18 ⇒ (4, 6, 5, 3, 7, 1, 8) + 18 = 52
Palm Strike: 1d20 + 33 ⇒ (9) + 33 = 42

One of the stars in the sky above descends, and Syndara moves the glowing miniature demiplane over your group. Time flows unusually around you!

81 acid damage and 154 slashing damage to Storm Adder. Storm Adder must succeed at a DC 46 Fortitude save or become enfeebled 1 for 1 minute. Everybody must succeed at a DC 42 Will save or be stunned 1 as your perceptions outstrip your ability to act. Everybody may act!

This battle takes place in a location utterly unmappable by mortal hands, so we will be using the theater of the mind for the fight. Syndara's reflection is within melee reach while Syndara himself is 40 feet away.

Will (legendary), greater resolve, +1 status vs. magic: 1d20 + 32 ⇒ (15) + 32 = 47

"Whoa!" Chkirri exclaims. "This is crazy! Hao Jin is nothing but ash and the whole plane is against us! But this is what we've been waiting for, and we're not going to throw away our shot!"

Free action to cast inspire heroics (defense), three actions to cast fated confrontation on Lazarus and Syndara! Note that lets you teleport, Laz!
Performance to inspire heroics vs. DC 45 (very hard level 20): 1d20 + 36 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 36 + 2 = 47 Success: The status bonus from inspire courage or inspire defense increases to +2!

Fortitude: 1d20 + 29 ⇒ (20) + 29 = 49
Will (Gr. Resolve): 1d20 + 33 ⇒ (4) + 33 = 37
I'll lose my temp HP, so 43/248 and stunned 1. Regenerates 15 at beginning of turn, so 58/248.

Stormy takes a beating, but he swings at the image next to him and with dozens of swords.

80-blade war dance: 1d20 + 33 ⇒ (5) + 33 = 38 for slashing: 6d8 + 6 ⇒ (8, 4, 8, 4, 3, 8) + 6 = 41

80-blade war dance: 1d20 + 33 - 5 ⇒ (9) + 33 - 5 = 37 for slashing: 6d8 + 6 ⇒ (4, 1, 8, 8, 8, 6) + 6 = 41

Avatar:
AC: 45
30 Temp HP
Diomazul Speed 70 feet, swim Speed 40 feet, burrow Speed 40 feet; Melee [one-action] eighty-blade war dance (forceful, reach 15 feet, versatile P), Damage 6d8+6 slashing; Ranged [one-action] principle of retribution (damages only creatures who have previously attacked you, range 120 feet), Damage 6d6+3

Lazarus climbs the silver thread. The Fighter's face set with determination. Advancing forward to witness the ash that was Hao Jin, Lazarus ignores previously performed protocols and prepares to beat the knot out of Syndara's face!

Will(E) DC 42!: 1d20 + 29 ⇒ (10) + 29 = 39 Bravery

Lazarus --freely--Enters Gorilla Stance!

Stunned by the sudden Time Warp, the Martial Artist decides to take Chkirri up on his offer of taxi!
Teleport next to Syndara! 1 Action?

The Fighter pounds his chest and smiles at the jackass.
Gorilla Pound
Intimidation(L) to Demoralize: 1d20 + 33 ⇒ (3) + 33 = 36

Dated Confrontation Intimidation(L) to Demoralize: 1d20 + 33 ⇒ (11) + 33 = 44

If your Strike hits, you gain a circumstance bonus to the damage roll equal to triple the value of the target's frightened condition.

Melee Stance gorilla slam unarmed attack (L), Gorilla Pound: 1d20 + 37 ⇒ (9) + 37 = 464d8 + 14 + 1d6 + 1d6 ⇒ (7, 6, 7, 3) + 14 + (4) + (3) = 44 Traits Greater Shock, Force (Brawling crit spec: The target must succeed at a Fortitude save against your class DC 42 or be slowed 1 until the end of your next turn.)

Ghost Touch and Grievous (Brawling The target takes a –4 circumstance penalty to its save.)

If a Hit (probably only because Frightened?)....

Lazarus actives Dispelling Silver

Attempt to Counteract (8th Rank Dispel Magis: 1d20 + 29 ⇒ (6) + 29 = 35

If necessary

Blind-Fighting

Being a Fighter is complicated...

Will: 1d20 + 27 ⇒ (15) + 27 = 42

Khorash dashes in to fight alongside Lazarus (and more importantly flank with him). With no time like the present, Khorash decides to forgo probing Syndara's defense for a truly legendary strike!

Attack: 1d20 + 34 ⇒ (16) + 34 = 50
Damage: 3d6 + 9 + 1d6 + 4d6 ⇒ (5, 5, 3) + 9 + (3) + (3, 5, 4, 5) = 42

Attack 2: 1d20 + 34 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 34 - 4 = 48
Damage: 3d6 + 9 + 1d6 + 4d6 ⇒ (3, 6, 4) + 9 + (2) + (6, 3, 5, 5) = 43

Activating Master Strike on my first attack if it hits and does damage, Syndara will need to make a DC 41 fort save, effects are listed below.
Crit Success: Target unaffected
Success: Target enfeebled 2 until the end of your next turn
Failure: Target paralyzed for 4 rounds
Crit Fail: Target is paralyzed for for rounds, unconcious for 2 hours, or killed (your choice).

Fortitude vs Master Strike: 1d20 + 39 ⇒ (18) + 39 = 57

Chkirri teleports Lazarus over to Syndara. Unfortunately, the fighter fails to both intimidate the Sculptor or to harm him with his attack! Syndara smirks and leans aside to avoid Lazarus's fist.

Storm Adder misses with his attacks. Lazarus moves behind Syndara's reflection and flanks it, hitting twice, though the reflection resists the skeleton's master strike.

Syndara raises a hand, rewinding time around his reflection to undo the damage Khorash just caused!

Rewind (Heal): 9d8 + 72 ⇒ (6, 2, 6, 7, 3, 1, 1, 4, 3) + 72 = 105
Planar Restructuring Recharge: 1d4 ⇒ 3

He then unleashes a flurry of attacks on Lazarus! Amazingly, Lazarus avoids all of the attacks, thanks in part to Chkirri's defensive song!

Temporal Flurry (Palm): 1d20 + 41 ⇒ (3) + 41 = 441d20 + 37 ⇒ (8) + 37 = 451d20 + 33 ⇒ (9) + 33 = 42
Fated Confrontation Reroll: 1d20 + 41 ⇒ (5) + 41 = 46

Storm Adder is not so lucky. With another critical hit, Syndara's reflection sends the transformed oracle sprawling, unconscious and dying!

The reflection then turns on Khorash, pummeling the skeleton with four hits from its palms!

Temporal Flurry (Palm): 1d20 + 41 ⇒ (15) + 41 = 561d20 + 37 ⇒ (13) + 37 = 501d20 + 33 ⇒ (14) + 33 = 47
Extra Strikes: 1d20 + 33 ⇒ (14) + 33 = 471d20 + 33 ⇒ (12) + 33 = 45
Damage (Storm Adder): 6d6 + 18 ⇒ (4, 4, 2, 3, 1, 6) + 18 = 38
Damage (Khorash): 6d6 + 18 ⇒ (5, 4, 2, 3, 5, 4) + 18 = 416d6 + 18 ⇒ (1, 1, 1, 4, 6, 2) + 18 = 336d6 + 18 ⇒ (4, 6, 3, 3, 3, 3) + 18 = 406d6 + 18 ⇒ (2, 6, 1, 2, 1, 2) + 18 = 32

74 bludgeoning damage to Storm Adder after resistance which I believe puts him down at dying 2. 138 bludgeoning damage to Khorash after resistance.

Storm Adder's regeneration brings him back to consciousness. "You won't get rid of me that easily."

The gnoll jumps to his feet and heals himself, channeling some of the lingering energy into his blade to strike at the image.

Stand, Heal IX, Quickened Strike
healing: 9d8 + 72 ⇒ (2, 7, 5, 3, 7, 3, 6, 4, 1) + 72 = 110

wishblade: 1d20 + 31 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 31 + 1 = 33 for slashing: 3d10 + 7 ⇒ (1, 10, 4) + 7 = 22 and negative: 1d6 ⇒ 5

AC 42, HP 125/248, Wounded 1

Lazarus just stands there in pure disbelief that he is just standing there!
Thanks, Hao Jin! Let's dance!

Pounding his chest, Lazarus instills Zealous Conviction in his friends!
12 temporary Hit Points and a +2 status bonus to Will saves against mental effects,

The Fighter seems determined to do something useful, but having zero magical abilities, the former Wizard does what a Fighter does!
Melee Stance gorilla slam unarmed attack (L), Heroism: 1d20 + 37 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 37 + 2 = 414d8 + 14 + 1d6 + 1d6 ⇒ (3, 5, 1, 3) + 14 + (3) + (3) = 32

Hero Point! Melee Stance gorilla slam unarmed attack (L), Heroism: 1d20 + 37 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 37 + 2 = 554d8 + 14 + 1d6 + 1d6 ⇒ (1, 2, 2, 1) + 14 + (6) + (3) = 29

(Traits: backswing, forceful, grapple, nonlethal, and unarmed) Damage 4d8+14/17/20 +1d6+1d6 Traits Greater Shock, Force (Brawling crit spec: The target must succeed at a Fortitude save against your class DC 42 or be slowed 1 until the end of your next turn.)

Ghost Touch and Grievous (Brawling The target takes a –4 circumstance penalty to its save.)

Lazarus Strikes again!

Melee Stance gorilla slam unarmed attack (L), Heroism, map: 1d20 + 37 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 37 + 2 - 4 = 534d8 + 17 + 1d6 + 1d6 ⇒ (7, 6, 2, 8) + 17 + (1) + (6) = 47

And.....

Hasted Melee Stance gorilla slam unarmed attack (L), Heroism, map: 1d20 + 37 + 2 - 8 ⇒ (15) + 37 + 2 - 8 = 464d8 + 17 + 1d6 + 1d6 ⇒ (6, 3, 1, 3) + 17 + (6) + (1) = 37

Probably go out and buy a lottery ticket if this hits.

And, being Hasted, he casts Shield!

After further consideration, the Medic pays a visit to Storm Adder.
Doctor Visitation Battle Medicine(L) DC 30: 1d20 + 33 ⇒ (19) + 33 = 524d8 + 40 ⇒ (5, 8, 8, 1) + 40 = 62

Think I have a crush.

"By the gods, he's fighting us off! Four on one, and I think he's winning!" Chkirri screams.

Seeing Storm Adder and Lazarus help the kholo, he turns his attention to Khorash, who now seems to be down to about 103 bones, and sends soothing in his direction, before firing an arrow toward Syndara.

Performance to inspire heroics vs. DC 45 (very hard level 20): 1d20 + 36 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 36 + 2 = 50 Success: The status bonus from inspire courage or inspire defense increases to +2!.

Soothe: 9d10 + 36 ⇒ (6, 1, 4, 8, 2, 8, 10, 3, 3) + 36 = 81

+3 major striking greater flaming thundering shortbow (range 60 feet): 1d20 + 31 ⇒ (10) + 31 = 41
Piercing: 4d6 + 2 ⇒ (2, 5, 1, 3) + 2 = 13
Sonic: 1d6 ⇒ 6
Fire damage (ignores resistance): 1d6 ⇒ 3

Dated Confrontation Hasted Melee Stance gorilla slam unarmed attack (L), Heroism, map: 1d20 + 37 + 2 - 8 ⇒ (11) + 37 + 2 - 8 = 424d8 + 17 + 1d6 + 1d6 ⇒ (1, 6, 8, 1) + 17 + (3) + (4) = 40

Attack 1: 1d20 + 34 ⇒ (11) + 34 = 45

Khorash slices at the image of Syndara with his sword as he takes a quick step back, before turning tail and darting towards the actual Syndara that Lazarus is engaged with.

Attack 2: 1d20 + 34 - 4 ⇒ (12) + 34 - 4 = 42

1 action to use skirmish strike, 1 action to move, 1 action to attack again.

Chkirri heals Storm Adder, then fires an arrow at Syndara. But Syndara raises a hand, opening a portal in front of the arrow. A second portal opens, and the flaming arrow flies back at the tengu!

Portal Redirection: 1d20 + 43 ⇒ (2) + 43 = 45

Chkirri takes the damage from his own arrow.

Lazarus pummels Syndara twice before dashing away to heal Storm Adder further. Khorash slashes at both the reflection and Syndara himself as he darts across the battlefield, to no avail. Storm Adder gets up and heals himself, then misses with his attack against Syndara's reflection.

"You weak, pathetic fools!" Syndara gloats. "I can scarcely believe you defeated my Lightkeepers fighting as poorly as you do!" He turns to pummel Khorash with his palms, while his reflection attacks Storm Adder again. As the oracle falls once more, he whirls back to Lazarus and delivers a crushing blow to the fighter's solar plexus!

Palms vs Khorash: 1d20 + 41 ⇒ (1) + 41 = 421d20 + 37 ⇒ (8) + 37 = 451d20 + 33 ⇒ (15) + 33 = 481d20 + 33 ⇒ (11) + 33 = 44
Damage: 6d6 + 18 ⇒ (6, 4, 1, 5, 3, 3) + 18 = 406d6 + 18 ⇒ (2, 4, 2, 1, 6, 5) + 18 = 38

Palms vs Storm Adder: 1d20 + 41 ⇒ (6) + 41 = 471d20 + 37 ⇒ (7) + 37 = 441d20 + 33 ⇒ (15) + 33 = 481d20 + 33 ⇒ (12) + 33 = 45
Damage: 6d6 + 18 ⇒ (5, 4, 3, 3, 5, 1) + 18 = 396d6 + 18 ⇒ (1, 2, 3, 6, 4, 2) + 18 = 366d6 + 18 ⇒ (5, 6, 1, 1, 4, 5) + 18 = 406d6 + 18 ⇒ (6, 1, 2, 5, 6, 1) + 18 = 39
Hasted Attack vs Lazarus: 1d20 + 33 ⇒ (20) + 33 = 53
Fortification DC 17: 1d20 ⇒ 14
Damage: 6d6 + 18 ⇒ (4, 1, 5, 4, 5, 2) + 18 = 39

73 bludgeoning damage to Khorash after resistance. 144 bludgeoning damage to Storm Adder after resistance, dropping him down to dying 2 again. 73 bludgeoning damage to Lazarus after resistance and he must succed at a DC 46 Fortitude save or become enfeebled 1 for 1 minute.

"He reversed it! I shot him and it hit me! How is that possible!" Chkirri screams as he watches his companions fall and realizes he probably needs to change tactics.

He casts another spell, and tries another arrow, hoping Syndara will be unable to respond.

Inspire heroics (defense again), cast a spell uncontrollable dance (DC 44), Strike

Performance to inspire heroics vs. DC 45 (very hard level 20): 1d20 + 36 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 36 + 2 = 44 Failure: Your inspire courage or inspire defense provides only its normal bonus of +1, but you don't spend the Focus Point for casting this spell.

+3 major striking greater flaming thundering shortbow (range 60 feet): 1d20 + 31 ⇒ (13) + 31 = 44
Piercing: 4d6 + 2 ⇒ (3, 4, 1, 4) + 2 = 14
Sonic: 1d6 ⇒ 6
Fire damage (ignores resistance): 1d6 ⇒ 5

Lazarus takes the strikes like Mike Tyson did against George Foreman. He grins a mostly toothless grin at

Fort(M) DC 46, Heroism: 1d20 + 32 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 32 + 3 = 48 or become enfeebled 1 for 1 minute.

Lazarus starts breathing again.
Here we go!

The Fighter Strides right up to the actual Syndara.

Melee Stance gorilla slam unarmed attack (L), Heroism: 1d20 + 37 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 37 + 2 = 484d8 + 14 + 1d6 + 1d6 ⇒ (4, 1, 5, 6) + 14 + (6) + (3) = 39

(Traits: backswing, forceful, grapple, nonlethal, and unarmed) Damage 4d8+14/17/20 +1d6+1d6 Traits Greater Shock, Force (Brawling crit spec: The target must succeed at a Fortitude save against your class DC 42 or be slowed 1 until the end of your next turn.)

Ghost Touch and Grievous (Brawling The target takes a –4 circumstance penalty to its save.)

Lazarus Strikes again!

Melee Stance gorilla slam unarmed attack (L), Heroism, map: 1d20 + 37 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (17) + 37 + 2 - 4 = 524d8 + 17 + 1d6 + 1d6 ⇒ (3, 1, 5, 4) + 17 + (6) + (6) = 42

The Medic then Revisits his patient by another Doctors Visitation.
Doctor Visitation Battle Medicine(L) DC 30, Heroism: 1d20 + 33 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 33 + 3 = 404d8 + 40 ⇒ (2, 2, 6, 2) + 40 = 52
We really must stop meeting like this, Stormy. Folks will begin to talk.

Storm Adder's magic, and Laz's ministrations, get the gnoll back to consciousness.

He jumps to his feet, quickly heals himself, and smacks the reflection with the power of the tempest that is currently leaking out of him with his blood.

Stand, Quicken Heal IX, Tempest Touch

heal IX: 9d8 + 72 ⇒ (2, 1, 6, 7, 2, 2, 1, 1, 7) + 72 = 101

cold: 10d4 ⇒ (1, 4, 1, 3, 4, 2, 4, 4, 2, 1) = 26 and bludgeoning: 10d4 ⇒ (2, 1, 4, 2, 4, 1, 1, 4, 4, 2) = 25
DC 45 basic Fortitude

168/248 HP

Attack, Pin to the Spot: 1d20 + 34 ⇒ (14) + 34 = 48
Damage, Sneak Attack: 3d6 + 9 + 1d6 + 4d6 ⇒ (3, 1, 3) + 9 + (5) + (2, 4, 2, 4) = 33

Attack 2: 1d20 + 34 - 4 ⇒ (5) + 34 - 4 = 35

The chips were down, and this bastard was putting the whole team on the ropes. Khorash tries to keep Syndara still for a bit so he and Lazarus can really whale on him.

Using Pin to the Spot on Syndara as well as attacking another time. Second probably won't work though.

Uncontrollable dance is a touch spell, so I'll have Chkirri move up to Syndara instead of attack with his bow.

Will vs Uncontrollable Dance: 1d20 + 34 ⇒ (8) + 34 = 42
Fortitude vs Tempest Touch: 1d20 + 37 ⇒ (2) + 37 = 39

Chkirri afflicts Syndara with an uncontrollable urge to dance! "No! Argh, what sort of ridiculous spell is that?" the axiomite complains as he is forced to shake his groove thing, yeah yeah.

Lazarus capitalizes on the distraction, punching Syndara twice before moving back to heal Storm Adder. Khorash attacks as well, pinning Syndara to the spot and preventing him from moving!

Storm Adder heals himself and batters Syndara's reflection with a tempest touch.

Syndara and his reflection are two linked existences. Thus, he shifts the compulsion to dance and his restrained condition to the reflection with a thought, freeing himself! He glowers at Khorash as he attacks the skeleton again.

Palm vs Khorash: 1d20 + 41 ⇒ (14) + 41 = 551d20 + 37 ⇒ (6) + 37 = 431d20 + 33 ⇒ (2) + 33 = 351d20 + 33 ⇒ (14) + 33 = 47
Damage: 6d6 + 18 ⇒ (2, 5, 6, 4, 6, 5) + 18 = 466d6 + 18 ⇒ (4, 3, 4, 2, 2, 3) + 18 = 36

The reflection easily escapes from being pinned. He takes a moment to bust a dance move, then lashes out at Storm Adder to try to bust the gnoll's skull!

Escape: 1d20 + 41 ⇒ (17) + 41 = 58
Palm vs Storm Adder: 1d20 + 37 ⇒ (5) + 37 = 421d20 + 33 ⇒ (14) + 33 = 47
Damage: 6d6 + 18 ⇒ (5, 4, 6, 6, 5, 3) + 18 = 476d6 + 18 ⇒ (3, 5, 3, 4, 2, 4) + 18 = 39

118 bludgeoning damage to Khorash and 76 bludgeoning damage to Storm Adder after resistances.

Storm Adder recovers some health and quickly patches himself up. He uses the brief respite to cast a more powerful offensive spell and attack once more.

◆Cast heal VIII, ◆◆cast devour life, ◇Bespell Weapon, ◆Quickened Strike

heal: 8d8 ⇒ (5, 1, 7, 6, 6, 7, 8, 1) = 41

60 Negative DC 45 basic Fort save. (Gain 1/2 as temp HP)

wishblade: 1d20 + 31 ⇒ (3) + 31 = 34 for slashing: 3d10 + 7 ⇒ (9, 1, 1) + 7 = 18 and negative: 1d6 ⇒ 3

148/248 HP, plus temps?