[Outpost V] PFS2 #1-25 Grim Symphony (Inactive)

Game Master cmlobue

"Hey, too close there. Autographs are free to the general public, but I don't think you count!" Krakazh dances sideways out of the way. "Olnik, will you take care of the hitting?" She continues playing on her fabulous bagpipes, giving everyone a little more defense.

Lingering Performance, virtuoso: 1d20 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 13 + 1 = 29 Not quite a crit, 3 rounds of +1 AC, saves

She then casts shield on herself, since everyone's a critic.

Othello will make three attacks on Blue

Attack 1: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (19) + 12 = 31
Slashing damage 1: 2d10 + 2 ⇒ (9, 10) + 2 = 21

Attack 2: 1d20 + 12 - 5 ⇒ (16) + 12 - 5 = 23
Slashing damage 2: 2d10 + 2 ⇒ (8, 2) + 2 = 12

Attack 3: 1d20 + 12 - 10 ⇒ (12) + 12 - 10 = 14
Slashing damage 3: 2d10 + 2 ⇒ (10, 2) + 2 = 14

Botting Olnik

Othello cuts Blue to ribbons.

Krakazh adds to her own defenses as well as the party's.

Olnik complements that with an offensive tune.

Performance: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (6) + 15 = 21

He then steps out of zombie range and casts a shield of his own.

Green tries to pound on Siddhartha.

Fist: 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 11 + 1 = 22
Bludgeoning Damage: 1d12 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16

Fist: 1d20 + 11 + 1 - 5 ⇒ (17) + 11 + 1 - 5 = 24
Bludgeoning Damage: 1d12 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15

Red steps closer to Othello and attempts the same.

Fist: 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 11 + 1 = 21
Bludgeoning Damage: 1d12 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17

The Pathfinders barely get out of the way.

Round 2 - bolded may go

Inspire Defense round 1/3
Inspire Courage round 1/3

Siddhartha
Black (+11 temp HP, sanctuary)
Yellow
Othello
Krakazh
Olnik
Blue
Green (+1 attack/damage 1 round)
Red (+1 attack/damage 1 round)

Thanks Krakazh, I'll give that tune a nine, with a good beat that is easy to dance to.

especially since the Inspire Defense was the only reason one of those Fists didn't hit.

◆ Step up toward Green

◆ Flurry of Blows, still in Tiger Stance, on Green

First Attack of Flurry of Blows using Tiger Claw Strikes plus Inspire Courage: 1d20 + 14 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 14 + 1 = 24
Slashing damage, additional 1d4 Persistent Bleed on a crit: 2d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (4, 7) + 4 + 1 = 16

Second Attack of Flurry of Blows using Tiger Claw Strikes plus Inspire Courage: 1d20 + 14 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 14 - 4 + 1 = 15
Slashing damage, additional 1d4 Persistent Bleed on a crit: 2d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (3, 5) + 4 + 1 = 13

◆ Third attack, because 20's happen
Third Attack using Tiger Claw Strikes plus Inspire Courage: 1d20 + 14 - 8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 14 - 8 + 1 = 15
Slashing damage, additional 1d4 Persistent Bleed on a crit: 2d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (2, 6) + 4 + 1 = 13

Not as productive as I would like

20s do happen. And sometimes 15s are enough. Green cannot stand up to Siddhartha's furious assault.

Once again, the maestro plays the organ and then casts a spell.

Performance: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (16) + 15 = 31

Red performs some dance moves that include a swing at Othello.

Fist: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 29
Bludgeoning Damage: 1d12 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

The house lights then go out near the entrance. Darkness.

Round 3 - bolded may go

Inspire Defense round 2/3
Inspire Courage round 2/3

Siddhartha (in darkness)
Black (+11 temp HP, sanctuary)
Yellow
Othello (-11 HP, in darkness)
Krakazh
Olnik (in darkness)
Blue
Green
Red

Krakazh grumbles something something 7/16 time seriously?! and leaps off the stage moving towards the organist. She casts a spell hoping to make the sound stop.

Agonizing Despair, Will DC 21, damage and frightened 0->3 for crit success->failure

Mental: 4d6 ⇒ (6, 2, 6, 2) = 16

Othello will swing into the darkness hoping to catch Red anyways...

Flat 11: 1d20 ⇒ 12
Attack 1: 1d20 + 12 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 12 + 1 = 25
Slashing damage 1: 2d10 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1, 9) + 2 + 1 = 13

Flat 11: 1d20 ⇒ 11
Attack 1: 1d20 + 12 + 1 - 5 ⇒ (11) + 12 + 1 - 5 = 19
Slashing damage 1: 2d10 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1, 4) + 2 + 1 = 8

Flat 11: 1d20 ⇒ 20
Attack 1: 1d20 + 12 + 1 - 10 ⇒ (13) + 12 + 1 - 10 = 16
Slashing damage 1: 2d10 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (5, 10) + 2 + 1 = 18

Krakazh, you must make a Will save (DC 26) to attempt to harm O.G.

Will save: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (9) + 13 = 22
OK, going to hero point that cause I don't want to lose the spell ..
Will save re-roll: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (7) + 13 = 20

Olnik's inspiring battle music continues to resonate as they take the music forms into a giant battlehammer over near the pianist. It swings toward the performer, but falters, then if I am reading sanctuary right I lose the action so the spell goes poof.

Irritated, Olnik twirls his clan dagger in his hand so that he's got the pointy end at the ready, instead of banging on his drum with the hilt.

Bah, I forgot about that.

Will save: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11

Hero Point

Will save: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20

The composer's successful casting of drain hero point causes Krakazh and Olnik to fail their spellcasting (but not critically, at least). Othello, however, slashes out of the darkness and takes some large gouges out of the final zombie.

The final zombie attempts to enact revenge.

Fist: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (20) + 11 = 31
Bludgeoning Damage: 1d12 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
Concealment: 1d20 ⇒ 13

Fist: 1d20 + 11 - 5 ⇒ (1) + 11 - 5 = 7
Bludgeoning Damage: 1d12 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
Concealment: 1d20 ⇒ 1

The champion gets a taste of his own medicine, as he is pushed backwards.

Round 4 - bolded may go

Inspire Defense round 3/3
Inspire Courage round 3/3

Siddhartha (in darkness)
Black (+11 temp HP, sanctuary)
Yellow
Othello (-23 HP, in darkness)
Krakazh
Olnik (in darkness)
Blue
Green
Red (-69 HP)

Othello strides out of the darkness. This might provoke AoO

And, strides again to get behind the monster

He attacks: 1d20 + 12 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 12 + 1 = 23
Doing slashing damage: 2d10 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4, 5) + 2 + 1 = 12

Siddhartha strides out of the darkness heading East.

We'll hit him from both sides

◆ Stride

◆◆ Long jump (attempting 25 foot long jump, striding up to the edge and attempting to long jump to the stairs on the other side

Athletics to long jump, DC 25: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (19) + 13 = 32

I left a trail of tkens to illustrate my path.

Siddhartha leaps across the room and onto the organ platform.

The player casts another spell and plays on.

Performance: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (11) + 15 = 26

The zombie does a dance with high kicks, and one of those kicks heads for Othello.

Fist-Equivalent: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18
Bludgeoning Damage: 1d12 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7
Concealment: 1d20 ⇒ 5

It heads for where it thought Othello's head was.

Othello tries to get around the creature. It is too slow to react, and he cuts it down from behind.

Round 4-5 - bolded may go

Inspire Defense round 3/3
Inspire Courage round 3/3

Siddhartha
Black (+11 temp HP, sanctuary)
Yellow
Othello (-23 HP)
Krakazh
Olnik (in darkness)
Blue
Green
Red

Krakazh moves further up the stairs and casts another spell, this time targeting the keyboard rather than the player. Curse of Lost Time, I'm not sure what applies here

damage: 4d6 ⇒ (3, 1, 3, 6) = 13 + cursed

You are attacking an attended object, so the bearer gets a save.

Fortitude: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (1) + 14 = 15

And now you have made an enemy.

The masked man howls as some of the pipes begin to rust and the tones he plays are no longer clear and perfect. He glares at Krakazh with undisguised malice.

Round 4-5 - bolded may go

Inspire Defense round 3/3
Inspire Courage round 3/3

Siddhartha
Black (+11 temp HP, sanctuary) / Organ (-13 HP, shoddy)
Yellow
Othello (-23 HP)
Krakazh
Olnik (in darkness)
Blue
Green
Red

Krakazh gives them a big toothy grin and hopes someone will get in between the two of them soon.

I think you just married him, because nothing short of death will come between you now.

Olnik begins speeding up his drumming. A swirl of sound energy manifests and then ... POP ... a brownie springs out of the swirl of vibrating energy, looking around.

◆◆◆ Cast level 2 summon fey to conjure brownie

The brownie immediately smirks up at the pianist and blinks, then teleports and appears right next to him, smiling menacingly.

◆◆ Brownie casts dimension door on self to appear near pianist

Let's see what happens when we get in close.

◆ Stride

◆ Stride

Will Save versus Sanctuary: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15

◆ Flurry of Blows (assuming I pass the Will save)

First Attack of Flurry of Blows using Tiger Claw Strikes: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (9) + 14 = 23
Slashing damage, additional 1d4 Persistent Bleed on a crit: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (8, 7) + 4 = 19

Second Attack of Flurry of Blows using Tiger Claw Strikes: 1d20 + 14 - 4 ⇒ (8) + 14 - 4 = 18
Slashing damage, additional 1d4 Persistent Bleed on a crit: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (4, 1) + 4 = 9

And since I fail the will save I lose the action, all done

Olnik brings forth a faerie, which teleports to the organ.

Siddhartha moves closer as well, but can't convince himself to attack through the organist's spell.

The musician glares at Krakahz. "You may think you are a maestro, but you barely qualify as an understudy! Let me show you what my music can truly do! Mwahaha!" Then then attempts to play the damaged organ.

Performance: 1d20 + 15 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 15 - 2 = 24

The notes are discordant, but it seems to be intentional. The music is painful to Siddhartha and the summoned creature.

Sonic Damage: 2d8 + 9 ⇒ (2, 5) + 9 = 16
DC 24 basic Fortitude save; on failure, also pushed 15 feet away from organ.

He then casts another spell.

Siddhartha, you must make a DC 26 Will save. If you fail, you must flee for your first action. If you critically fail, you must flee for all of your actions this turn.

Othello moves toward the enemy.

Round 5-6 - bolded may go

Inspiration has worn off.

Siddhartha (Fortitude save, Will save)
Black (+11 temp HP) / Organ (-13 HP, shoddy)
Yellow
Othello (-23 HP)
Krakazh
Olnik (in darkness) / Brownie (Fortitude save)
Blue
Green
Red

Fortitude save for half of 16 Damage, DC 24: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 23

Will Save to avoid having to flee, DC 26: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 29

OK, so I take the full 16 Sonic Damage and get pushed back 15 feet, but pass the Will save so I don't have to flee.

Siddhartha takes the full force of the discordant sounds from the Organ. Then he steels himself and returns to the battle.

◆ Stride back up to the Organist

◆ Flurry of Blows
First Attack of Flurry of Blows using Tiger Claw Strikes: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (1) + 14 = 15
Slashing damage, additional 1d4 Persistent Bleed on a crit: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (1, 8) + 4 = 13

Second Attack of Flurry of Blows using Tiger Claw Strikes: 1d20 + 14 - 4 ⇒ (14) + 14 - 4 = 24
Slashing damage, additional 1d4 Persistent Bleed on a crit: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (2, 2) + 4 = 8

Using a Focus Point and Perfect Strike to reroll the first Attack
First Attack of Flurry of Blows using Tiger Claw Strikes: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (3) + 14 = 17

not much better. Let's try something interesting

◆ Grapple - Athletics check versus the Organist's Fortitude DC
Grapple Check: 1d20 + 13 - 10 ⇒ (14) + 13 - 10 = 17

Let's see if we can get you away from your toy, shall we?

Siddhartha is pushed away by the music, but moves directly back. His first swing misses, but the second hits the man in the mask. He then tries to grab the organist, but he wriggles away with a flourish.

Round 5-6 - bolded may go

Inspiration has worn off.

Siddhartha (-16 HP)
Black (+3 temp HP) / Organ (-13 HP, shoddy)
Yellow
Othello (-23 HP)
Krakazh
Olnik (in darkness) / Brownie (Fortitude save)
Blue
Green
Red

"If you were someone, we'd already have heard of you." Krakazh sticks her tongue out at him and starts to play her bagpipes again.

Lingering Performance: 1d20 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 13 + 1 = 18 for Inspire Courage

She then casts Shield, just in case.

I think that's a fail on Lingering, will recast next round. Also Krakazh has Counter Performance if there's another area effect like the sonic burst

Brownie's fortitude save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
I was out of range, but if Krakazh has a reaction she can use Counter Performance to give the brownie a shot at making that save. Otherwise ...

The brownie is obliterated by the sonic damage, blinking out of existence. They will be missed.

Olnik moves up, continuing to drum. He magically hurls a nearby random stone at the musician.

telekinetic projectile attack w/ inspiration: 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 11 + 1 = 19
telekinetic projectile damage (bludgeoning): 3d6 + 4 ⇒ (3, 5, 3) + 4 = 15

Counter Performance: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (14) + 13 = 27

The GM finally hears Krakahz's song, and Siddhartha and the brownie are in less pain.

Krakazh adds courage and defense to her symphony.

Olnik magically chucks a rock past the organist's head.

"My masterpiece will outlive you, which is saying little, as you will not survive the day!"

More music, and then a spell for Siddhartha.

Performance: 1d20 + 15 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 15 - 2 = 24
Sonic Damage: 2d8 + 9 ⇒ (6, 5) + 9 = 20
DC 24 basic Fortitude save; on failure, also pushed 15 feet away from organ.
Counter Performance: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (11) + 13 = 24

Vampiric Touch: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (13) + 18 = 31
Negative Damage: 6d6 ⇒ (4, 1, 1, 2, 6, 3) = 17
Basic DC 26 Fortitude save.

Round 6-7 - bolded may go

Inspire Courage round 1/1

Siddhartha (-8 HP, Fortitude save (minimum 24), Fortitude save )
Black (+3 temp HP) / Organ (-13 HP, shoddy)
Yellow
Othello (-23 HP)
Krakazh
Olnik / Brownie (-8 HP, Fortitude save (minimum 24))
Blue
Green
Red

Fortitude Save the First: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 19

Fortitude Save the Second: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 23

I believe I will take the Counter Performance on the First Save, which I think passes for half damage. So between the two attacks it looks like I take another 27 damage

You are one nasty little man, aren't you? And a really lousy musician if I do say so myself.

◆ Step to the side

◆ Attempt to Shove the miscreant musician off the bench and away from the organ.

Athletics versus Fortitude DC: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (6) + 13 = 19
I think I have a Hero Point to reroll this

Athletics versus Fortitude DC, reroll: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (14) + 13 = 27

◆ Assuming that is a success, follow the five feet and shove again

Athletics versus Fortitude DC, Second Attack: 1d20 + 13 - 5 ⇒ (10) + 13 - 5 = 18

Othello moves up to the organist, and takes a swing at him: 1d20 + 12 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 12 + 1 = 23
Damage: 2d10 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (6, 3) + 2 + 1 = 12

Brownie fortitude save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9 OK, so half damage on each would be 18, so the brownie is still up. Since I thought it blinked out last turn I didn't sustain. Let's pretend I did that in place of the (unsuccessful) telekinetic projectile, and instead had an unsuccessful turn of brownie attacks. And now for this turn ...

◆ Sustain summon fey

The brownie shimmers for a moment, thinking it's blinking out of existence, but then doesn't. It then swipes twice at the maestro, in rhythm with Olnik's drumming.

Brownie shortsword attack 1 w/ inspiration against flanked maestro: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 7 + 1 = 17
Shortsword damage (slashing): 1d6 ⇒ 5

Brownie shortsword attack 1 w/ inspiration against flanked maestro: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 3 + 1 = 17
Shortsword damage (slashing): 1d6 ⇒ 4

◆◆ Cast 2nd level spiritual weapon
Olnik's drumming increases, as he attempts once again to summon a giant warhammer of sound to bash the enemy.

spiritual weapon attack w/ inspiration: 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 11 + 1 = 31
spiritual weapon damage (force): 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Krakazh tries to inspire some more courage again.

Performance: 1d20 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 13 + 1 = 17 Aaaah! The dice are against me! 1 round again.

She then plays something much more soothing for Siddhartha. On the bagpipes.

Soothe: 2d10 + 8 ⇒ (10, 10) + 8 = 28 And a +2 for mental saves until my turn.

Othello finishes crossing the room and slashes at the organist.

Krakazh heals Siddhartha's wounds and inspires people to get to stop listening to her bagpipes.

Olnik's faerie, battered but still fighting, has trouble connecting with the enemy. The mystical weapon he conjures does better.

Siddhartha shoves the musician away from his instrument, which draws another shriek.

He steps back and casts a spell at Siddhartha, who is trying to keep him away from his baby.

DC 26 Will save or lose some actions.

Round 7-8 - bolded may go

Inspire Courage round 1/1

Siddhartha (-7 HP, Will save)
Black (-8 HP) / Organ (-13 HP, shoddy)
Yellow
Othello (-23 HP)
Krakazh
Olnik / Brownie (-18 HP)
Blue
Green
Red

Hoping that third time is the charm, Krakazh attempts to inspire again.

Performance: 1d20 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 13 + 1 = 19 Nope definitely against me. Inspire 1 round again

She then moves up next to the organ and casts Forbidding Ward on Othello. +1 AC and saves vs. OG

Attack 1: 1d20 + 12 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 12 + 1 = 18
Damage 1: 2d10 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (5, 7) + 2 + 1 = 15

Attack 2: 1d20 + 12 + 1 - 5 ⇒ (13) + 12 + 1 - 5 = 21
Damage 2: 2d10 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2, 6) + 2 + 1 = 11

Third Action: Lay on Hands to heal 18

Will Save DC 26: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18

Looks like I am slowed 1 based on a failed will save, but not a critical fail.

◆ Step

◆ Flurry of Blows on Black (I'll use non-lethal, because as A Monk, I can)
First Attack of Flurry of Blows using Tiger Claw Strikes with Inspire Courage: 1d20 + 14 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 14 + 1 = 24
Slashing damage, additional 1d4 Persistent Bleed on a crit with Inspire Courage: 2d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (5, 2) + 4 + 1 = 12

Second Attack of Flurry of Blows using Tiger Claw Strikes with Inspire Courage: 1d20 + 14 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 14 - 4 + 1 = 30
Slashing damage, additional 1d4 Persistent Bleed on a crit with Inspire Courage: 2d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (6, 6) + 4 + 1 = 17

I don't know why I feel like laughing, because you are not at all funny

◆ Sustain a Spell: summon fey

The brownie runs over toward the moving maestro and swings its shortsword at him.

Brownie shortsword attack w/ inspiration: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 7 + 1 = 11
Brownie shortsword damage (slashing): 1d6 ⇒ 5

◆ Sustain a Spell: spiritual weapon
spiritual weapon attack w/ inspiration: 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 11 + 1 = 13
spiritual weapon damage (force): 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

◆ Stride
Olnik walks over to the base of the stage.

How high is it? Can I leap up next turn, or do I need to climb it?

The platform is 10 feet tall, so you will need to climb or use the stairs.

Othello swings and misses twice, then heals himself.

Krakazh continues her song and defense routine.

Olnik approaches while keeping his spells active. Sadly, they do not cause the maestro any harm.

Siddhartha, overcome with giggles, still manages to punch the masked man twice.

"Laugh? You laugh at me?" the dhampir screeches unironically. "I will show you! I will show everyone! Bwahaha!"

He sustains the spell on Siddhartha and casts another on Krakazh.

DC 26 Will save or Eek! Spiders!

Round 8-9 - bolded may go

Inspire Courage round 1/1

Siddhartha (-7 HP, slowed 1)
Black (-29 HP) / Organ (-13 HP, shoddy)
Yellow
Othello (-5 HP)
Krakazh (Will save)
Olnik / Brownie (-18 HP)
Blue
Green
Red

Othello moves to block the dhampir's way, and attacks: 1d20 + 12 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 12 + 1 = 21
Damage: 2d10 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (7, 2) + 2 + 1 = 12

Then, he attacks again: 1d20 + 12 + 1 - 5 ⇒ (5) + 12 + 1 - 5 = 13

Krakazh shudders as there are Suddenly Spiders...

Will save, DC 26: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23

...but holds her nerve. Barely. Frightened 2

Performance: 1d20 + 13 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 13 + 1 - 2 = 18 Third time's the charm? Or is it fourth? ETA: Nope.

She then casts Forbidding Ward on herself and Othello again.

You cast a spell to make me laugh and you get offended when I laugh at you? You are not with it.

◆ Flurry of Blows on Black (I'll use non-lethal, because as A Monk, I can)
First Attack of Flurry of Blows using Tiger Claw Strikes with Inspire Courage: 1d20 + 14 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 14 + 1 = 18
Slashing damage, additional 1d4 Persistent Bleed on a crit with Inspire Courage: 2d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (1, 3) + 4 + 1 = 9

Second Attack of Flurry of Blows using Tiger Claw Strikes with Inspire Courage: 1d20 + 14 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 14 - 4 + 1 = 23
Slashing damage, additional 1d4 Persistent Bleed on a crit with Inspire Courage: 2d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (8, 5) + 4 + 1 = 18

◆ I'll try to Trip him this time, as I couldn't hit his Fort DC, so I will try Reflex

Athletics to trip versus Reflex DC: 1d20 + 13 + 1 - 10 ⇒ (5) + 13 + 1 - 10 = 9

Nope. Maybe I hit him once

Not wanting to put down his instruments to climb, Olnik instead backs up to keep a good view on the events up on the balcony, to help direct his summoned creature and his spell.

◆ Stride

◆ Sustain a Spell: summon fey

Brownie shortsword attack 1 w/ inspiration: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 7 + 1 = 22
Brownie shortsword damage (slashing): 1d6 ⇒ 2

"Hey-yah!" the brownie screams in victory as it stabs more closely (maybe even successfully) at its half-undead foe.

Brownie shortsword attack 2 w/ inspiration and multi-attack penalty: 1d20 + 7 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 7 + 1 - 4 = 7
Brownie shortsword damage (slashing): 1d6 ⇒ 4

◆ Sustain a Spell: spiritual weapon
spiritual weapon attack w/ inspiration: 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 11 + 1 = 18
spiritual weapon damage (bludgeoning): 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Just want to confirm: I cannot sustain the same spell to activate the Sustain effect more than once a turn, can I?

Othello interposes himself between O.G. and the organ, then swings and misses twice.

Krakazh has still not figured out how to make a bagpipe and a pipe organ harmonize. It should be easy! They both have "pipe" in the name!

The brownie, not wanting to be outdone, also swings and misses twice. The spiritual weapon adds a miss of its own.

I do not believe you can use the Sustain action on a spell more than once in a turn.

Siddhartha breaks the combo by landing his second strike, and criticizes the maestro between chuckles.

Unburdened by self-reflection, the enemy sustains the spell on Siddhartha, then pokes him with hid baton and steps closer to the organ.

Conductor's Baton: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 21
Bludgeoning Damage: 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (3, 1) + 5 = 9 plus shove

Stabbing things you can't control with a magical musical instrument is hard.

Round 9-10 - bolded may go

Inspire Courage round 1/1

Siddhartha (-7 HP, slowed 1)
Black (-47 HP) / Organ (-13 HP, shoddy)
Yellow
Othello (-5 HP)
Krakazh (frightened 1)
Olnik / Brownie (-18 HP)
Blue
Green
Red

Krakazh gulps and steadies her nerves a little.

Performance: 1d20 + 13 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (19) + 13 + 1 - 1 = 32 Hallelujah! On the other hand, inspire has lasted longer this way.

Cackling with her success, she casts a spell (Fear) at the organist. (DC 20 due to frightened)

"Get away!
Othello strikes: 1d20 + 12 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 12 + 1 = 23
Damage: 2d10 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (6, 1) + 2 + 1 = 10

Othello strikes again: 1d20 + 12 + 1 - 5 ⇒ (3) + 12 + 1 - 5 = 11
Damage: 2d10 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (9, 8) + 2 + 1 = 20

Othello strikes a third time: 1d20 + 12 + 1 - 10 ⇒ (12) + 12 + 1 - 10 = 15
Damage: 2d10 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (6, 3) + 2 + 1 = 12

I don't think so, you sad excuse for a musician.

◆ Stride to get between Black and the Organ

◆ Shove Black back away from the Organ, following if I am successful

Athletics to Shove versus Fort DC: 1d20 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 13 + 1 = 32

10 Feet if that is a crit success, and shove says I can follow Black as part of the action.

Since he can't go straight back due to the Brownie and the wall, can I angle him to my right to get him further from the organ? Perhaps to where the X is? And I would follow to Y?

In time with his rhythmic drumming, both of Olnik's spells strike at the musician. As he chants along with the music, the amulet around his neck glows a deep green, shooting a beam toward Othello and infusing him with insight.

◆ Cast a Spell: guidance from his amulet of the occult to give Othello a +1 status bonus on next attack roll, Perception check, saving throw, or skill check before the start of my next turn.

◆ Sustain a spell: summon fey

Brownie shortsword attack 1 w/ inspiration and flanking: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 7 + 1 = 18
Brownie shortsword damage (slashing): 1d6 ⇒ 1

Brownie shortsword attack 2 w/ inspiration, flanking, and multi-attack penalty: 1d20 + 7 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (14) + 7 + 1 - 4 = 18
Brownie shortsword damage (slashing): 1d6 ⇒ 6

◆ Sustain a spell: spiritual weapon

spiritual weapon attack w/ inspiration: 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 11 + 1 = 27
spiritual weapon damage (force): 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Though the Brownie continues to have trouble hitting, he cheers to see the maestro struck by the glowing warhammer. "Huzzah!"

Othello finally lands a hit on the musician. Just one, however.

Krakazh finally finds her tune, and tries to frighten the enemy the way he frightened her.

Will save: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (10) + 17 = 27

He seems a bit nervous, but holds his ground.

The brownie continues to flail, but it causes enough distraction for Olnik's magic hammer to connect.

Siddhartha pushes the composer away (but not critically). His continuing laughter seems more genuine now.

The position is my best guess for where you both would end up on a basic success.

Another baton jab heads toward Siddhartha.

Conductor's Baton: 1d20 + 12 - 1 ⇒ (1) + 12 - 1 = 12
Bludgeoning Damage: 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (1, 6) + 5 = 12 plus shove

Missing terribly, he tries to take out the brownie.

Conductor's Baton: 1d20 + 12 - 5 - 1 ⇒ (15) + 12 - 5 - 1 = 21
Bludgeoning Damage: 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (2, 6) + 5 = 13 plus shove

The summoned creature vanishes in a puff of music. He then moves back to the keyboard.

Siddhartha only may take a reaction based on this Stride.

Round 10-11 - bolded may go

Inspire Courage round 1/3

Siddhartha (-7 HP)
Black (-67 HP) / Organ (-13 HP, shoddy)
Yellow
Othello (-5 HP)
Krakazh
Olnik
Blue
Green
Red

Oh well, no Attack of Opportunity, but he didn't sustain the spell, so I believe I have three actions now.

You Sir, need to get calmed down

◆ Stride to get around Black to Flank with Othello

◆ Flurry of Blows on Black (I'll use non-lethal, because as A Monk, I can)
First Attack of Flurry of Blows using Tiger Claw Strikes with Inspire Courage: 1d20 + 14 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 14 + 1 = 29
Slashing damage, additional 1d4 Persistent Bleed on a crit with Inspire Courage: 2d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (2, 7) + 4 + 1 = 14

Second Attack of Flurry of Blows using Tiger Claw Strikes with Inspire Courage: 1d20 + 14 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 14 - 4 + 1 = 31
Slashing damage, additional 1d4 Persistent Bleed on a crit with Inspire Courage: 2d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (7, 4) + 4 + 1 = 16

I am pretty sure that is 46 Point of damage

◆ One more strike, just in case, still non-lethal
Third Attack of Flurry of Blows using Tiger Claw Strikes with Inspire Courage: 1d20 + 14 - 8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 14 - 8 + 1 = 13
Slashing damage, additional 1d4 Persistent Bleed on a crit with Inspire Courage: 2d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (6, 1) + 4 + 1 = 12

Siddhartha maneuvers around the conductor and sucker-punches him twice, finally bringing him to the ground.

Combat over!

The maestro lies unconscious at the foot of his precious organ. His baton is magical, as is a wand that was in his possession. You do not think that the organ can be moved with the tools you have at hand, but the ivory and metals in the smaller parts can be removed and taken with you.

And before you ask, what is behind the mask is not provided, so you can use your imagination as to why he was wearing it.

Now that the chaos of combat is over, you notice a large door behind the organ. It is not locked.

I think that was the least pleasant musical theater I have ever attended. as he ties up the maestro.

A 10 minute refocus will bring my HP back to full and allow me to regain my Focus Point before we proceed.

Siddhartha can also use Crafting to dissemble the small parts, and can help with any necessary healing.

"I agree whole heartedly," Krakazh says wrapping up their jaunty bagpipe tune.

Performance: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (15) + 13 = 28

She runs her fingers gently over the keyboard, not playing, just getting a feel for the instrument. "I feel like this machine is a poor use of the magic of music."