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Kyrie's Will (M): 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (4) + 19 = 23

The sweet scent in the air makes Humble and Kyrie feel nauseous as well.

Suddenly, a long, sinuous trunk rises up from underneath the fallen leaves and debris around the well. A bright red and orange flower at the top of the stalk spreads open like a colorful cobra's hood. The vine itself has a mouth-like orifice. Half a dozen smaller vines extend from the larger mass, each of them with a mouth-like orifice.

The Foliage is Hungry! Round 1.

Environment:

Battle Map

Rakka (127/127 hp; sickened 1) (hidden)
Humble (118/118 hp; sickened 1)
Kyrie (173/173 hp)
Vine
Kioko (160/160 hp)

Recall Knowledge (Nature DC 31, Plant Lore DC 29):

The viper vine is a carnivorous plant. It is vulnerable to cold temperatures and becomes Slowed 1 if affected by a cold effect.

GM Screen:

Rakka's Initiative Using Avoid Notice: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (16) + 21 = 37
Humble's Initiative Using Search: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (10) + 20 = 30
Kyrie's Initiative Using Search: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (18) + 16 = 34
Kioko's Initiative Using Search: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (2) + 21 = 23
Vine: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (2) + 24 = 26


Male Cleric 14 | Languages: Celest., Tien, Tengu, Utop. | Perc. +23 (E; Darkvision) | HP: 148 | AC: 33/(35) | Fort: +21 Ref: +22 Will: +26 (Resolve; +1 circ vs emot/div) | Spells Available | DC: 33 / Att: +23 | Exploration: Search | Status: See Invis (8hr.), Glyph Warding (Sleeves, Choir), Show the Way (6) | Hero Points: 0

Humble is nauseated bu shall not retch. The very thought is vile.

Humble's Nature (T), Sickened 1: 1d20 + 18 - 1 ⇒ (17) + 18 - 1 = 34

He knows a thing or two about avoiding horrible dirt and disgusting plants and animals. A viper vine. Carnivorous because nature is horrible. Vulnerable to cold because nature is predictable.

He steps back and raises his shield.


He/Him | Tengu magus (starlit span) 14 | hp 160/160; Hero Points 0/3 | AC 35 (36 w/shield); F+21 R+24 W+22 (Resolve: Will success -> Crit) | Prepared Spells: 7th: true target, dispel magic 6th: disintegrate, vampiric exsanguination, 4th: darkvision, FoM | Staff charges: 3/7 | Focus Points: 2/2 | Perception +19E; low-light vision | Speed 30ft | Weapon form: bow | Current conditions: | ◆◇↺

Rakka subtly draws frosty energy into an arrow from his hiding spot, firing an ice-rimed arrow at the creature before it can react!

+2 striking composite shortbow (Spellstrike w/ ray of frost) from hidden, sickened 1: 1d20 + 22 - 1 ⇒ (11) + 22 - 1 = 32
Piercing Damage: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (4, 4) + 3 = 11
Cold damage: 6d4 + 4 ⇒ (3, 2, 4, 4, 3, 4) + 4 = 24

The sickly-sweet smell gets the best of him as he fires, and he quickly makes use of a nearby bush.

Fort save vs. Sickened, sickened 1: 1d20 + 18 - 1 ⇒ (14) + 18 - 1 = 31

◆◆Spellstrike w/ ray of frost, ◆Retch.

Status:
Spellstrike: Uncharged
Arrows: 34


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Humble imparts his knowledge and then moves to a defensive position. Rakka strikes from hiding and sinks the cold-rimed arrow into the center mass of the vines. The vines writhe in agitation but swiftly become lethargic in their movements.

The Foliage is Hungry! Round 1.

Environment:

Battle Map

Rakka (127/127 hp) (1 Action left)
Humble (118/118 hp; sickened 1)
Kyrie (173/173 hp; sickened 1)
Vine (-35 hp; slowed 1)
Kioko (160/160 hp)


F Exploration Activity: Defend | Conditions: HP 218/218| Focus 1/1| 37 (39 w/shield)| Fort +27; Ref +19(+22 vs AoE); Will +22| Perc: +19 | Speed 30 | Hero Points: 1 |

Kyrie tries to hack up the contents of her stomach to calm the nausea, but only manages a dry cough.

Fortitude Save: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (2) + 24 = 26

She enters her battle stance and raises her shield in the meantime.

Try to clear sickened, enter stance, raise shield


Male Cleric 14 | Languages: Celest., Tien, Tengu, Utop. | Perc. +23 (E; Darkvision) | HP: 148 | AC: 33/(35) | Fort: +21 Ref: +22 Will: +26 (Resolve; +1 circ vs emot/div) | Spells Available | DC: 33 / Att: +23 | Exploration: Search | Status: See Invis (8hr.), Glyph Warding (Sleeves, Choir), Show the Way (6) | Hero Points: 0
Rakka on Slack wrote:
If I'm not sickened, then I'll use that action to renew Spellstrike


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The colorful, carnivorous vine languidly raises two of its long tendrils off of the ground and whips them at Kyrie. The effort is barely worth calling an attack.

The Foliage is Cold (and Hungry)! Round 1-2.

Environment:

Battle Map

Vine (-35 hp; slowed 1 - 1 round)
Kioko (160/160 hp)
↫ Round 2 ↬
Rakka (127/127 hp)
Humble (118/118 hp; sickened 1)
Kyrie (173/173 hp; sickened 1)

GM Screen:

Random: 1d4 ⇒ 2
Vine: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (6) + 23 = 29
Vine: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (6) + 19 = 25


He/Him | Tengu magus (starlit span) 14 | hp 160/160; Hero Points 0/3 | AC 35 (36 w/shield); F+21 R+24 W+22 (Resolve: Will success -> Crit) | Prepared Spells: 7th: true target, dispel magic 6th: disintegrate, vampiric exsanguination, 4th: darkvision, FoM | Staff charges: 3/7 | Focus Points: 2/2 | Perception +19E; low-light vision | Speed 30ft | Weapon form: bow | Current conditions: | ◆◇↺

I'm not bolded, but I'm assuming Rakka is up too.

Rakka steps for a better shot then fires another rime-frosted arrow at the vine.

+2 striking composite shortbow (Spellstrike w/ray of frost): 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (9) + 22 = 31
Piercing Damage: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (6, 4) + 3 = 13
Cold: 6d4 + 4 ⇒ (2, 4, 3, 2, 1, 3) + 4 = 19

◆Step, ◆◆Spellstrike w/ray of frost

Status:
Spellstrike: Uncharged
Arrows: 33


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Sorry. Yes, you were.

Rakka's arrow just misses the vine by the span of a hand.


Male Cleric 14 | Languages: Celest., Tien, Tengu, Utop. | Perc. +23 (E; Darkvision) | HP: 148 | AC: 33/(35) | Fort: +21 Ref: +22 Will: +26 (Resolve; +1 circ vs emot/div) | Spells Available | DC: 33 / Att: +23 | Exploration: Search | Status: See Invis (8hr.), Glyph Warding (Sleeves, Choir), Show the Way (6) | Hero Points: 0

Humble delays.


LN female tengu ranger 14 | HP 202/202 | AC 34/35 with twin parry | F +24 R +25 W +23 | Perc +24 (low-light) | Stealth +26 | Speed: 30 ft | Active Conditions: ---

Kioko focuses her efforts on the vines, then darts around it and stabs twice!

She definitely provokes if it has AoOs.

+2 Greater Striking Extending Ghost Touch Katana: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (5) + 22 = 27
ouch!: 3d6 + 7 ⇒ (6, 1, 3) + 7 = 17 Slashing, Deadly d8, Two-Hand d10, versatile P
deadly if a crit: 1d8 ⇒ 2

+2 Greater Striking Wakizashi (with Doubling Rings): 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (18) + 22 = 40
ouch!: 3d4 + 7 ⇒ (1, 3, 4) + 7 = 15 Slashing, Agile, Deadly d8, Finesse, Uncommon, Versatile P
deadly if a crit: 1d8 ⇒ 5

Hunt Prey, Stride, Twin Takedown


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The agile vine twists out of the way as Kioko's katana comes for it, but it fails to avoid the wakizashi.

The Foliage is Hungry! Round 1-2.

Environment:

Battle Map

Vine (-50 hp; slowed 1 - 1 round)
Kioko (160/160 hp)
↫ Round 2 ↬
Rakka (127/127 hp)
Humble (118/118 hp; sickened 1) (delay)
Kyrie (173/173 hp; sickened 1)


F Exploration Activity: Defend | Conditions: HP 218/218| Focus 1/1| 37 (39 w/shield)| Fort +27; Ref +19(+22 vs AoE); Will +22| Perc: +19 | Speed 30 | Hero Points: 1 |

Kyrie once more tries to hack out the contents of her stomach, succeeding this time.

Fortitude Save: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (11) + 24 = 35

She then steps forward adjacent to the creature, raising her shield.

Clear sickened, raise shield, step


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One of the tendrils strikes back at Kioko like a snake and wraps her tightly in its coils before she has time to register what happened (Critical Hit + Grab).

The Foliage is Hungry! Round 1-2.

Environment:

Battle Map

Vine (-50 hp)
Kioko (106/160 hp) (Grabbed)
Humble (118/118 hp; sickened 1)
↫ Round 3 ↬
Rakka (127/127 hp)
Kyrie (173/173 hp)

GM Screen:

Vine: 1d20 + 27 ⇒ (18) + 27 = 45
B: 3d10 + 11 ⇒ (3, 8, 5) + 11 = 27


Male Cleric 14 | Languages: Celest., Tien, Tengu, Utop. | Perc. +23 (E; Darkvision) | HP: 148 | AC: 33/(35) | Fort: +21 Ref: +22 Will: +26 (Resolve; +1 circ vs emot/div) | Spells Available | DC: 33 / Att: +23 | Exploration: Search | Status: See Invis (8hr.), Glyph Warding (Sleeves, Choir), Show the Way (6) | Hero Points: 0

Humble uses a focus point to Lay on Hands Kioko. Once again his halo flashes.

2-Action Kalistocrat's Lay on Hands (Reach), Halo: 36 + 1d6 ⇒ 36 + (6) = 42 +2 status to AC but may not matter if she is getting constructed…

He raises his shield.

I believe Kyrie and Kioko are within 15' so Paladin's reaction should have triggered too? Maybe I missed it!


He/Him | Tengu magus (starlit span) 14 | hp 160/160; Hero Points 0/3 | AC 35 (36 w/shield); F+21 R+24 W+22 (Resolve: Will success -> Crit) | Prepared Spells: 7th: true target, dispel magic 6th: disintegrate, vampiric exsanguination, 4th: darkvision, FoM | Staff charges: 3/7 | Focus Points: 2/2 | Perception +19E; low-light vision | Speed 30ft | Weapon form: bow | Current conditions: | ◆◇↺

"Watch out, Kioko!" Rakka shouts, drawing more frosty energy to himself. Taking aim, he unleashes another ice-rimed arrow, careful to avoid Kioko.

+2 striking composite shortbow (1st attack): 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (6) + 22 = 28
Piercing Damage: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (6, 6) + 3 = 15
Cold: 6d4 + 4 ⇒ (1, 2, 2, 3, 2, 3) + 4 = 17

◆Recharge Spellstrike, ◆◆Spellstrike w/ ray of frost.

Status:
Spellstrike: uncharged
Arrows: 32


LN female tengu ranger 14 | HP 202/202 | AC 34/35 with twin parry | F +24 R +25 W +23 | Perc +24 (low-light) | Stealth +26 | Speed: 30 ft | Active Conditions: ---

Kioko tries to wiggle out.

Athletics to Escape: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (10) + 20 = 30

Whether that works or not, she stabs the vine with her blades.

+2 Greater Striking Extending Ghost Touch Katana: 1d20 + 22 - 3 ⇒ (19) + 22 - 3 = 38
ouch!: 3d6 + 7 ⇒ (6, 2, 2) + 7 = 17 Slashing, Deadly d8, Two-Hand d10, versatile P
deadly if a crit: 1d8 ⇒ 7

+2 Greater Striking Wakizashi (with Doubling Rings): 1d20 + 22 - 4 ⇒ (8) + 22 - 4 = 26
ouch!: 3d4 + 7 ⇒ (4, 1, 4) + 7 = 16 Slashing, Agile, Deadly d8, Finesse, Uncommon, Versatile P
deadly if a crit: 1d8 ⇒ 3

She parries.

Escape, Twin Takedown, Twin Parry

Twin Riposte (triggers on crit fail attack):

+2 Greater Striking Extending Ghost Touch Katana: 1d20 + 22 - 3 ⇒ (20) + 22 - 3 = 39
ouch!: 3d6 + 7 ⇒ (6, 1, 5) + 7 = 19 Slashing, Deadly d8, Two-Hand d10, versatile P
deadly if a crit: 1d8 ⇒ 5


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Kyrie strikes at the central vine as the smaller vines wrap around Kioko. Humble reaches out--magically--and erases the tengu hunter's wounds. Kioko struggles, but cannot free herself. Despite the hinderance, she manages to cut the stalk with her katana.

Rakka finds the vine quite the squirming target. He misses by two handspans this time.

The Foliage is Hungry! Round 2-3.

Environment:

Battle Map

Vine (-50 hp)
Humble (118/118 hp; sickened 1)
Kioko (160/160 hp) (Grabbed) (+2 AC x 1 round)
↫ Round 3 ↬
Rakka (127/127 hp)
Kyrie (173/173 hp) (Champion’s Reaction Strike pending, also)


F Exploration Activity: Defend | Conditions: HP 218/218| Focus 1/1| 37 (39 w/shield)| Fort +27; Ref +19(+22 vs AoE); Will +22| Perc: +19 | Speed 30 | Hero Points: 1 |

With Kyrie’s nausea cleared, she thrusts her shield up in an uppercut, slashing the sharp edge along the length of the creature.

Retributive Strike: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (20) + 20 = 40
Retributive Damage: 2d8 + 8 ⇒ (2, 6) + 8 = 16

reduces the damage taken by 13

She follows up with two more strikes, a smashing blow and another slash.

Shield Strike: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (7) + 20 = 27
Shield Damage: 2d8 + 8 ⇒ (3, 1) + 8 = 12

Everstand Strike (map): 1d20 + 20 - 5 ⇒ (12) + 20 - 5 = 27
Everstand Damage: 2d8 + 8 ⇒ (3, 8) + 8 = 19

Strike, everstand strike, and raise shield if everstand strike misses or a step north if it hits


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While Kyrie's first strike with her shield cut deeply into the trunk, she finds it difficult to land further blows as the whipping vines harass her. One of those vines whips her. Her shield takes a great deal of the force, but she ends up wrapped within the constricting vines like Kioko.

The two feel the vines constricting tighter and tighter.

The petal-hooded "head" of the viper vine darts forward and snaps at Kioko. However, even restrained as she is, she manages to avoid the snapping "mouth" of the carnivorous plant.

The Foliage is Hungry! Round 3-4.

Environment:

Battle Map

Vine (-82 hp)
Kioko (160/160 hp) (Grabbed) (Basic Fortitude DC 33 vs. 24 bludgeoning)
Humble (118/118 hp; sickened 1)
↫ Round 4 ↬
Rakka (127/127 hp)
Kyrie (157/173 hp; shield -16 hp) (Grabbed) (Basic Fortitude DC 33 vs. 24 bludgeoning)

GM Screen:

Vine: 1d20 + 27 ⇒ (12) + 27 = 39
B: 3d10 + 11 ⇒ (8, 4, 10) + 11 = 33
Random 1=Kioko: 1d2 ⇒ 1
Bite: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (4) + 22 = 26
Constrict: 3d8 + 8 ⇒ (4, 7, 5) + 8 = 24


He/Him | Tengu magus (starlit span) 14 | hp 160/160; Hero Points 0/3 | AC 35 (36 w/shield); F+21 R+24 W+22 (Resolve: Will success -> Crit) | Prepared Spells: 7th: true target, dispel magic 6th: disintegrate, vampiric exsanguination, 4th: darkvision, FoM | Staff charges: 3/7 | Focus Points: 2/2 | Perception +19E; low-light vision | Speed 30ft | Weapon form: bow | Current conditions: | ◆◇↺

Rakka mutters curses under his breath as his arrow flies wide, quickly gathering more power before trying again.

+2 striking composite shortbow (Spellstrike w/ray of frost): 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (1) + 22 = 23
Piercing Damage: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (2, 2) + 3 = 7
Cold: 6d6 + 4 ⇒ (3, 5, 5, 4, 2, 3) + 4 = 26

His cursing gets louder as he rushes his shot and fires the arrow into the ground 10 feet in front of the creature.

◆Recharge Spellstrike, ◆◆Spellstrike

Status:
Spellstrike: Uncharged
Arrows: 31


LN female tengu ranger 14 | HP 202/202 | AC 34/35 with twin parry | F +24 R +25 W +23 | Perc +24 (low-light) | Stealth +26 | Speed: 30 ft | Active Conditions: ---

Fortitude: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (9) + 21 = 30

Kioko winces as she is constricted.

She tries again to free herself.

Athletics: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (7) + 20 = 27

Again unsuccessful, she tries to simply attack.

+2 Greater Striking Extending Ghost Touch Katana: 1d20 + 22 - 3 ⇒ (6) + 22 - 3 = 25
ouch!: 3d6 + 7 ⇒ (1, 6, 5) + 7 = 19 Slashing, Deadly d8, Two-Hand d10, versatile P
deadly if a crit: 1d8 ⇒ 8

+2 Greater Striking Wakizashi (with Doubling Rings): 1d20 + 22 - 4 ⇒ (8) + 22 - 4 = 26
ouch!: 3d4 + 7 ⇒ (4, 4, 1) + 7 = 16 Slashing, Agile, Deadly d8, Finesse, Uncommon, Versatile P
deadly if a crit: 1d8 ⇒ 8

But that also fails!

She defends herself with her swords.

Escape, Twin Takedown, Twin Parry

Twin Riposte (triggers on crit fail attack):

+2 Greater Striking Extending Ghost Touch Katana: 1d20 + 22 - 3 ⇒ (16) + 22 - 3 = 35
ouch!: 3d6 + 7 ⇒ (4, 5, 3) + 7 = 19 Slashing, Deadly d8, Two-Hand d10, versatile P
deadly if a crit: 1d8 ⇒ 7


F Exploration Activity: Defend | Conditions: HP 218/218| Focus 1/1| 37 (39 w/shield)| Fort +27; Ref +19(+22 vs AoE); Will +22| Perc: +19 | Speed 30 | Hero Points: 1 |

Fortitude Save: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (19) + 24 = 43
Crit success even before juggernaut!

Emboldened, she attempts to force her way free with sheer strength and applied force.

Athletics to Escape: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (19) + 22 = 41

Not sure what she needs to meet or beat to get free, but that seems like a pretty good roll

She slashes at the vines with her shield edge as she finds her footing.

Everstand Strike (map): 1d20 + 20 - 5 ⇒ (9) + 20 - 5 = 24
Everstand Damage: 2d8 + 8 ⇒ (8, 1) + 8 = 17

Then raises her shield, ready to keep up the fight.

Escape, everstand strike, raise shield


Male Cleric 14 | Languages: Celest., Tien, Tengu, Utop. | Perc. +23 (E; Darkvision) | HP: 148 | AC: 33/(35) | Fort: +21 Ref: +22 Will: +26 (Resolve; +1 circ vs emot/div) | Spells Available | DC: 33 / Att: +23 | Exploration: Search | Status: See Invis (8hr.), Glyph Warding (Sleeves, Choir), Show the Way (6) | Hero Points: 0

Humble delays. Tomorrow I must pray for a more proactive array of magics. I am failing to indemnify risk by being too reactive.


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Kioko struggles in the vines while they close around her and squeeze her bones. Rakka struggles with the shifting breeze. Kyrie stands firm within her heavy armor, which the vines cannot seem to dent, and then rips herself free. Unfortunately, the effort leaves her slightly off-balance, and her blow strikes only dirt.

The viper vine strikes back with a lucky blow. Though the shield takes nearly half of the force, Kyrie finds herself once more in the grip of the carnivorous plant. The main stalk snaps toward Kyrie, but even hindered as she is, it cannot get past her shield.

The Foliage is Hungry! Round 4-5.

Environment:

Battle Map

Vine (-82 hp)
Humble (118/118 hp; sickened 1)
Kioko (136/160 hp) (Grabbed DC 37)
↫ Round 5 ↬
Rakka (127/127 hp)
Kyrie (138/173 hp; shield -35 hp) (Grabbed DC 37)

GM Screen:

Vine: 1d20 + 27 ⇒ (13) + 27 = 40
B: 3d10 + 11 ⇒ (7, 10, 8) + 11 = 36
Random 1=Kioko: 1d2 ⇒ 2
Bite: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (11) + 22 = 33


He/Him | Tengu magus (starlit span) 14 | hp 160/160; Hero Points 0/3 | AC 35 (36 w/shield); F+21 R+24 W+22 (Resolve: Will success -> Crit) | Prepared Spells: 7th: true target, dispel magic 6th: disintegrate, vampiric exsanguination, 4th: darkvision, FoM | Staff charges: 3/7 | Focus Points: 2/2 | Perception +19E; low-light vision | Speed 30ft | Weapon form: bow | Current conditions: | ◆◇↺

Rakka glares at his bow as he once again gathers mystic power, channeling it into an icy projectile toward the plant.

◆Recharge Spellstrike, ◆◆Spellstrike w/ray of frost.

+2 striking composite shortbow (Spellstrike w/ray of frost): 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (16) + 22 = 38
Piercing Damage: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (4, 3) + 3 = 10
Cold: 6d4 + 4 ⇒ (2, 2, 4, 2, 3, 3) + 4 = 20

Status:
Spellstrike: uncharged
Arrows: 30


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Rakka clears the sand out of his eyes and sinks his arrow into the trunk where ice fractals spread across the plant, slowing its movements.

The Foliage is Hungry! Round 3-4.

Environment:

Battle Map

Vine (-112 hp) (slowed 1 x 1 round)
Kioko (136/160 hp) (Grabbed DC 37)
Humble (118/118 hp; sickened 1)
↫ Round 4 ↬
Rakka (127/127 hp)
Kyrie (138/173 hp; shield -35 hp) (Grabbed DC 37)

GM Screen:

Random: 1d4 ⇒ 1


LN female tengu ranger 14 | HP 202/202 | AC 34/35 with twin parry | F +24 R +25 W +23 | Perc +24 (low-light) | Stealth +26 | Speed: 30 ft | Active Conditions: ---

Kioko keeps trying to get free.

Athletics: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (4) + 20 = 24

But can't escape.

She stabs.

+2 Greater Striking Extending Ghost Touch Katana: 1d20 + 22 - 3 ⇒ (3) + 22 - 3 = 22
ouch!: 3d6 + 7 ⇒ (1, 4, 3) + 7 = 15 Slashing, Deadly d8, Two-Hand d10, versatile P
deadly if a crit: 1d8 ⇒ 5

+2 Greater Striking Wakizashi (with Doubling Rings): 1d20 + 22 - 4 ⇒ (9) + 22 - 4 = 27
ouch!: 3d4 + 7 ⇒ (3, 4, 1) + 7 = 15 Slashing, Agile, Deadly d8, Finesse, Uncommon, Versatile P
deadly if a crit: 1d8 ⇒ 1

She parries.

Twin Riposte:

+2 Greater Striking Extending Ghost Touch Katana: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (4) + 22 = 26
ouch!: 3d6 + 7 ⇒ (1, 3, 1) + 7 = 12 Slashing, Deadly d8, Two-Hand d10, versatile P
deadly if a crit: 1d8 ⇒ 8


F Exploration Activity: Defend | Conditions: HP 218/218| Focus 1/1| 37 (39 w/shield)| Fort +27; Ref +19(+22 vs AoE); Will +22| Perc: +19 | Speed 30 | Hero Points: 1 |

Kyrie muscles her way out of the plant’s grasp and then begins slashing and bashing at the plant in a flurry.

Athletics to Escape: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (20) + 22 = 42

Everstand Strike (map): 1d20 + 20 - 5 ⇒ (14) + 20 - 5 = 29
Everstand Damage: 2d8 + 8 ⇒ (7, 2) + 8 = 17

Shield Strike 2 (map): 1d20 + 20 - 10 ⇒ (10) + 20 - 10 = 20
Shield Damage 2: 2d8 + 8 ⇒ (3, 3) + 8 = 14

Replace the last attack with a raise shield if everstand misses

Escape, everstand strike, raise shield/strike


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The vines constrict around Kioko and Kyrie while the vine snaps alternatively at the tengu and the Knight of Lastwall. The ranger nearly collapses before you finally manage to bring down the carnivorous plant. Within the hour, you have tended to your wounds. Your spirits, however, may be another story.

"I think it is time for dinner, do you?" Ingdani mentions as you finish searching around the well.

Ahmitar smiles and moves around the temple. "Thank you! I think you have dealt with all of the dangers except for the horned beast, should it return."

"I am impressed with your approaches to the dangers you faced," Ingdani goes on. "If you desire, it would be my pleasure to teach you the secret fighting style handed down from my great grandfather."

Don't jump ahead past cooking and eating dinner, though.


Male Cleric 14 | Languages: Celest., Tien, Tengu, Utop. | Perc. +23 (E; Darkvision) | HP: 148 | AC: 33/(35) | Fort: +21 Ref: +22 Will: +26 (Resolve; +1 circ vs emot/div) | Spells Available | DC: 33 / Att: +23 | Exploration: Search | Status: See Invis (8hr.), Glyph Warding (Sleeves, Choir), Show the Way (6) | Hero Points: 0

I will take the last watch. The room with the tree looks most defensible.


He/Him | Tengu magus (starlit span) 14 | hp 160/160; Hero Points 0/3 | AC 35 (36 w/shield); F+21 R+24 W+22 (Resolve: Will success -> Crit) | Prepared Spells: 7th: true target, dispel magic 6th: disintegrate, vampiric exsanguination, 4th: darkvision, FoM | Staff charges: 3/7 | Focus Points: 2/2 | Perception +19E; low-light vision | Speed 30ft | Weapon form: bow | Current conditions: | ◆◇↺

"I'll take first watch, then."

Dark Archive

botting Kioko

Second, third: 1d2 ⇒ 1

Kioko takes third, leaving Kyrie with the second.


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GM Screen:

Rakka's Perception (E): 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (10) + 16 = 26 low-light vision
Humble's Perception (M): 1d20 + 20 - 4 ⇒ (9) + 20 - 4 = 25 Darkvision
Kyrie's Perception (E): 1d20 + 16 - 4 ⇒ (6) + 16 - 4 = 18
Kioko's Perception (M): 1d20 + 21 - 4 ⇒ (5) + 21 - 4 = 22
Well, that's hilarious...


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GM Screen:

Random 1=Present: 1d2 ⇒ 1

After preparing yourselves a meal appropriate to your diverse dietary preferences and restrictions, you move into the chamber with the meditation tree to rest for the evening. "I commend you on a task well completed," Ingdani tells you.

The Tian-Sing guide offers to demonstrate the family techniques that prove useful against spirits and the undead. She proves to be an excellent teacher, and you feel like you could learn these techniques swiftly if you chose to apply yourselves.

About an hour before sunset, Humble hears a harsh voice in his head. Summary Judgement. Present yourselves at the front of the temple of Iori.

At the front of the temple, a hobgoblin man and three humans--two Tian-Min men and one Ulfen woman--stand. "Present your feathers," the hobgoblin orders. Each of them wears a red and gold sash on their arm, and Ingdani does not seem the least surprised to see them.


He/Him | Tengu magus (starlit span) 14 | hp 160/160; Hero Points 0/3 | AC 35 (36 w/shield); F+21 R+24 W+22 (Resolve: Will success -> Crit) | Prepared Spells: 7th: true target, dispel magic 6th: disintegrate, vampiric exsanguination, 4th: darkvision, FoM | Staff charges: 3/7 | Focus Points: 2/2 | Perception +19E; low-light vision | Speed 30ft | Weapon form: bow | Current conditions: | ◆◇↺

Rakka produces the three feathers, holding them forward.


Male Cleric 14 | Languages: Celest., Tien, Tengu, Utop. | Perc. +23 (E; Darkvision) | HP: 148 | AC: 33/(35) | Fort: +21 Ref: +22 Will: +26 (Resolve; +1 circ vs emot/div) | Spells Available | DC: 33 / Att: +23 | Exploration: Search | Status: See Invis (8hr.), Glyph Warding (Sleeves, Choir), Show the Way (6) | Hero Points: 0

Humble nods.

All leveled up. Macros all set. Some more offensive cantrips, no room for Guidance… grabbed Inner radiance Torrent instead of Death Ward at level 5 since we have the wand.


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"Record that Summary Judgement is ready," the hobgoblin says brusquely to one of the men. That man dutifully writes something down on a tablet.

The Ulfen woman informs you before they all walk away, "Remember that the qualifier begins upon sunrise tomorrow."


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You finish out the evening in good company and settle in for the night.

Kyrie Breakspear (dream):
Once you settle in after your watch, your mind drifts off and sleep takes you. During your sleep, you find yourself standing upon a row boat on a placid sea. Before you is a tall lighthouse made of glass. At its peak sits a massive pair of golden scales. You row toward the edifice with a sense of responsibility. As you grow closer, the waters become choppier.

Profit Humble Measure (dream):
In a dream before you are awoken for your watch, you find yourself standing inside an office. The walls are stone and the floor is wood, and you simply know that you are inside a tower. On a desk, surrounded by ledgers and scrolls, is an elaborate pair of scales made from ivory and gold. Suddenly, inky black octopus tentacles slip out from the shadow under the desk and rise towards the scales.

You step forward, arm reaching for the scales with a sense that you must prevent the dark entity from taking the scales. Cold octopus tentacles wrap around your shoulder, holding you back.

You promptly wake to find Kioko shaking your shoulder for your turn on the watch.

◈ Dawn of the Second Day: Begin! ◈

You gather your things and pack your bedrolls just before sunrise to ensure that you are not vulnerable to any surprise attacks. As you exit the hall into the large sand arena, Humble notices and can easily point out to his companions the tracks of a large beast that passed across the arena. Kioko can determine that the tracks belong to a quadrupedal beast and that they go from the room with the statue (and the broken wall) into the room with the fetid pool.

"You may have to deal with that creature sooner or later," Ingdani notes. "Or you could try to avoid it each day."

"Or you could just sleep on the roof," Ahmitar adds helpfully.


He/Him | Tengu magus (starlit span) 14 | hp 160/160; Hero Points 0/3 | AC 35 (36 w/shield); F+21 R+24 W+22 (Resolve: Will success -> Crit) | Prepared Spells: 7th: true target, dispel magic 6th: disintegrate, vampiric exsanguination, 4th: darkvision, FoM | Staff charges: 3/7 | Focus Points: 2/2 | Perception +19E; low-light vision | Speed 30ft | Weapon form: bow | Current conditions: | ◆◇↺

Rakka nods in appreciation of a good idea. "Roof sounds good to me."


Male Cleric 14 | Languages: Celest., Tien, Tengu, Utop. | Perc. +23 (E; Darkvision) | HP: 148 | AC: 33/(35) | Fort: +21 Ref: +22 Will: +26 (Resolve; +1 circ vs emot/div) | Spells Available | DC: 33 / Att: +23 | Exploration: Search | Status: See Invis (8hr.), Glyph Warding (Sleeves, Choir), Show the Way (6) | Hero Points: 0

Humble performs his morning rituals, which include ablutions followed by a small serving of plain oats mixed with cold water. He then lights incense and sits off to the side, auditing the party's gold and treasure. Finally, he does some stretches to reduce the risk of injury. He casts Life Connection on Kioko again.

"I have had a prophetic dream. Filthy tentacles grasped for blessed scales of pristine ivory and pure gold. Surely, I need not instruct you on the obvious symbology of these icons."

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"We have ascertained the beast's habitual path; I believe laying a trap for it would indemnify risk. We could perhaps drive it off — perhaps it will move on to a competitor's camp."


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"Until then, where will you go now?" Ingdani asks.

Ahmitar waves, "Good fortune to you!" He then disappears into his interdimensional workshop.

I have linked the Hexploration Activity rules in the Campaign Header.
Use the Map of Bonmu link in the Campaign Header to draw 3-5 hex's worth of movement/reconnoitering, let me know somehow that you're heading onward, and then I will relay the results.


He/Him | Tengu magus (starlit span) 14 | hp 160/160; Hero Points 0/3 | AC 35 (36 w/shield); F+21 R+24 W+22 (Resolve: Will success -> Crit) | Prepared Spells: 7th: true target, dispel magic 6th: disintegrate, vampiric exsanguination, 4th: darkvision, FoM | Staff charges: 3/7 | Focus Points: 2/2 | Perception +19E; low-light vision | Speed 30ft | Weapon form: bow | Current conditions: | ◆◇↺

Not really having any idea where the best place to go is, Rakka shrugs. "Head northwest, follow the coast?"


Male Cleric 14 | Languages: Celest., Tien, Tengu, Utop. | Perc. +23 (E; Darkvision) | HP: 148 | AC: 33/(35) | Fort: +21 Ref: +22 Will: +26 (Resolve; +1 circ vs emot/div) | Spells Available | DC: 33 / Att: +23 | Exploration: Search | Status: See Invis (8hr.), Glyph Warding (Sleeves, Choir), Show the Way (6) | Hero Points: 0

Perhaps we can investigate the markets and then go. I am interested in how commerce works on this island.


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It is a relatively short hike to the closest Stone Market. Here you find a collection of unremarkable stone huts. Each is perfectly identical to the other and clearly created by magic. A few enforcers in red and gold patrol the eerily quiet market. The only sound is the grinding of dirt under your feet and the sea birds flying overhead.

You can see the light of a window inside the huts, though there are no windows on the outside.


Male Cleric 14 | Languages: Celest., Tien, Tengu, Utop. | Perc. +23 (E; Darkvision) | HP: 148 | AC: 33/(35) | Fort: +21 Ref: +22 Will: +26 (Resolve; +1 circ vs emot/div) | Spells Available | DC: 33 / Att: +23 | Exploration: Search | Status: See Invis (8hr.), Glyph Warding (Sleeves, Choir), Show the Way (6) | Hero Points: 0

Ingdani, this is a rather morose marketplace. I expected to hear the sounds of coins clinking and profit. Is there anything we should be aware of?

Humble will also approach one of the guards and see if he can get any intel on the merchants here.

Willing to gather info if needed.


He/Him | Tengu magus (starlit span) 14 | hp 160/160; Hero Points 0/3 | AC 35 (36 w/shield); F+21 R+24 W+22 (Resolve: Will success -> Crit) | Prepared Spells: 7th: true target, dispel magic 6th: disintegrate, vampiric exsanguination, 4th: darkvision, FoM | Staff charges: 3/7 | Focus Points: 2/2 | Perception +19E; low-light vision | Speed 30ft | Weapon form: bow | Current conditions: | ◆◇↺

Rakka counts his remaining arrows, then sizes up the huts, wondering if any of them sell ammunition.


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"It is not the typical market," Ingdani says with a kind smile. "Inside each hut, you will find a magical window. Awaiting there is a merchant who will take your orders and search the Neverending Market in Goka, take your payment, and make the exchange. You did have the advantage of being closest to this Stone Market, so nobody else has arrived, and though the merchant is just on the other side of the magical window, Goka is on the opposite side of Tian Xa. It will likely be an hour or two before the city wakes up enough to be heard through the windows. I assure you, there is nothing untoward here. Your only danger is being challenged by another team, should you run into one at a market."


Male Cleric 14 | Languages: Celest., Tien, Tengu, Utop. | Perc. +23 (E; Darkvision) | HP: 148 | AC: 33/(35) | Fort: +21 Ref: +22 Will: +26 (Resolve; +1 circ vs emot/div) | Spells Available | DC: 33 / Att: +23 | Exploration: Search | Status: See Invis (8hr.), Glyph Warding (Sleeves, Choir), Show the Way (6) | Hero Points: 0

Humble is disappointed. Competent merchants should be to the market early, eager to make coin. Were I to have a magical window I would be available at my customers' time.

He suggests they peruse the market too try and learn a little, then Northwest along the coast, per Rakka's plan.


F Exploration Activity: Defend | Conditions: HP 218/218| Focus 1/1| 37 (39 w/shield)| Fort +27; Ref +19(+22 vs AoE); Will +22| Perc: +19 | Speed 30 | Hero Points: 1 |

”I had a dream that involved Abadaran imagery. Rowing towards a lighthouse with the Golden Scales atop it. I am not sure what it means. I wish whatever entity is giving me dreams would throw in an Iomedaean one.”

Kyrie listens eagerly to the description of the market. ”This market sounds impressive. And with Humble here, I know nobody will take advantage of us.”

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