"Fists of the Ruby Phoenix" (Campaign) w/ DM rainzax

Game Master rainzax

The Lightkeeper's Ranch (Part Two)

"Oh HA!" the ysoki coughs "You for our feathers indeed! And - just how many feathers have you acquired? Can't be much more than 1d6 ⇒ 1..."

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Drockhar looks at the Ysoki looking at him down, he says nothing and barely sniffs the air, he scowls and...

Do nothing.

"Well, we did get a few. But I think you got some more."

"Have you noticed the gap in your armor there, on the left leg? It could get tricky if someone were to strike there and knock you over!"

"Have you noticed a gap in your plumage? Perhaps someone has taken a bite out of you?" he back-quips, whiskers shifting forward as if to indicate attention!

Cirri looks for the ysoki's feathers - she does not observe them on his person...

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Max has the acrobatic performer skill feat, so he puts on a show that nobody will forget acrobatics replacing performance: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (16) + 19 = 35

Intimidation: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (10) + 22 = 32

"Look shorty, we haven't crossed the whole island fighting half a dozen of teams to be scared by the barbecue party that you have here. The fat has greased your hands, and food have made you slow and lazy. Give us the feathers and we will be on our way."

Says Drockhar looking at the Ratfolk!

The Lightkeeper's Ranch (Part Three)

"We'll see how tall you can stand with your ankles nibbled off!" the ysoki holds his ground against the ferocious warrior "And you - this is a tournament not a circus!" he laughs heartily at his own joke, clearly unimpressed so far.

"I am unsure you are a worthy team to fight! Pathetic..." sniveling, and considering turning back, not issuing a challenge, nor accepting any challenge offered to him... yet...

...can the party turn the dynamic all the way around!?... or do they simply let the Lightbringers go!?...

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Max tries again trying to improve acrobatics performance: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (20) + 19 = 39

Max's sheer persistence starts to pay off...

Sorry for the delay. Back and ready to continue.

”Hey, no need to be such a downer… at least until you lose!” Zurrus returns the barbs but tries to keep it more light-hearted. ”OH! Tell ya what- if you battle us, I’ll write a song about it! And you can keep the rights. Could go something like this…” She plucks an experimental melody.

Round 1 Performance (M) vs DC 37: 1d20 + 27 ⇒ (16) + 27 = 43
Round 2 Performance (M) vs DC 37: 1d20 + 27 ⇒ (19) + 27 = 46
Looks like 2 Successes

Yeah I was wondering if I should use HP, but it feels off to HP a 10 :|

Drockhar looks angrily at Ysoki

Intimidation: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (5) + 22 = 27

Intimidation, hero point: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (20) + 22 = 42

But he starts coughing. After clearing his throat he against look at Ysoki

"Do not mock me Ysoki. We have been civilized so far, you see that symbols that I carry on my armor, Ragathiel do not forget, he does not forgive!"

Cirri!

Sorry! I didn't read the Skill Challenge carefully and thought I only had 1 attempt.

Thievery: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (10) + 18 = 28
Hero Point: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (16) + 18 = 34

While everyone has chatted up the ysoki, Cirri tries to be sneaky. "Right, right. You should make sure you pay attention while having a debate." She pulls out one of his possessions, dangling it in front of his face. "We're craftier than you give us credit for!" She returns the item with a grin on her face.

The Lightkeeper's Ranch (Part Four)

Give me that back!" the ysoki reaches for his dagger, grasping it "Fine - you have earned the right to challenge us. I shall confer with my team. Wait here!"

He scurries back and does just that, and this time the white-haired human proceeds forth, ready to Negotiate Terms!

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Open spoiler only after Fully Resolving Negotiation and Choosing your preferred Terms first:

Intimidation, aid, DC30: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (16) + 22 = 38

Drochhar looks at the human saying "How many of your team members do we need to deal with before we can snatch your feathers?" Asks Drockhar with a menacing voice

Performance (M) vs DC 37: 1d20 + 27 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 27 + 1 = 33 Fail :/

Zurrus is too busy coming up with melodies for the upcoming battle to really pay attention to the negotiation.

Don’t think this is something to hero point since we’ll still get our pick of the remaining options. I’m good with Cirri and Drockhar’s decisions in Discussion; I think the map on slide 5 works best for “hilly.”

Facing The Lightkeepers (Round Zero)

"How many of your team members do we need to deal with before we can snatch your feathers?"

"Ha!" she snorts "When I'm done with you, you won't have use of your hands!" and locking eyes with him, starts to penetrate straight into his soul!

◇) Battle Cry

Demoralize (Intimidation, Master) vs Drockhar (Will DC 33): 1d20 + 27 ⇒ (2) + 27 = 29

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Corsairs, please:
1) Declare your Round Zero actions ("six seconds") (◆◆◆)
2) Roll Perception for Initiative (no Exploration Activities)
3) Remember that we begin with shields / weapons sheathed ("Open Hand" rule)!

Remembering how Drockhar danced with death last time, Cirri takes no chances. She moves up to him and casts >Stoneskin< (Heightened +2).

"Against the roaring seas and howling winds, a stone spire stands tall!"

Initative(Perception): 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (9) + 20 = 29

"For 20 minutes or so."

perception init: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (2) + 20 = 22
I will use my racial feat pinch time to cast haste on myself
I will hunt prey on the big guy in charge.

Drockhar looks at Cirri and at his skin, then he nods with a grunt.

He waves his hands and fire wings begin to glow on his armor ◆◆Heroism lvl 6

Then he shields himself ◆ Shield lvl 5 Hardness 15

Initiative(Perception), Heroism: 1d20 + 22 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 22 + 2 = 34

◇) Battle Cry

Battle Cry back, Heroism: 1d20 + 22 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 22 + 2 = 41

"Are you sure this is wise? To stand in the way of vengeance..." says almost casually but his eyes are burning with hatred.

If demoralize was successful then ↺)Mask of Pain
Pain, mental damage: 2d6 ⇒ (5, 1) = 6

If demoralize was a crit success then Terrified Retreat Could come into play if their lvl is lover than Drockhars (12) they flee for 1 round!

Zurrus hums a peppy tune to get everyone ready and kick up Drockhar’s tempo.

◆◆ 3rd level Haste on Drockhar
◆ Inspire Courage (won’t stack with Drockhar’s Heroism but should help everyone else)

Initiative (Perception): 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (18) + 18 = 36