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While Scarlet casts her usual spells ("बिरुवा बलियो बनाउनुहोस्" and "बिरुवालाई कडा बनाउनुहोस्"), Mr Chompers starts whaling away at the shambling mud creature.
Tandang Boreas manages to catch a glimpse of the tiny creature and sends a snowball at it.
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Tandang's snowball hits the frog in the head and kills it.
*****
A stream nearby starts bubbling and a familiar iruxi pops his head above water. "Pathfinders, do watch out for the local fauna. The animals of this area are quite intriguing. I even heard some speaking. Well worth further study if we can avoid ending their lives with a blade." Before anyone can respond, Urwal is back underwater and swimming away.
The leader appears to be a snake...
"You are in ssssnake territory. You musssst leave or we will bite you. We are not assss dumb assss we look anymore. We are ssssmarter now. Ssssso leave usssss"
Tandang attempts to heal Slipp's wounds with herbs.
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"<Crunch! Nom, nom, nom!>"
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When they run into the animals and their snake leader, Scarlet steps forward. "We don't want to fight you Mister Snake. How about we dance a little instead?"
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Scarlet then does a little freeform dancing to entertain the animals and hopefully convince them not to attack the Pathfinders.
After taking a bow, she turns back to the snaky leader. "See Mister Snake? We have nothing against you. We can even be friends if you'd like. Whatever the Thorned Monarch told you about us was wrong."
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Slipp smiles at the talkative snake. "Many creatures of the First World have voices." they says. "And they love music."
"Maybe if you helped us, we would be able to leave your territory even sooner. We need to get to Qxal... they are causing the problems."
They smile their thanks to Tandang. "Oh... that feels so cooling on the bruise. Thanks so much!"
Qxal’s animal allies have been defeated! The animals that remain may even aid us in battle.
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The Thorned Monarch has enchanted the plants of this area, but they were no match for the Pathfinders! The enchanted plants have been defeated.
Tandang recalls that snakes are non-confrontational unless thoroughly provoked.
He then attempts to convince the snakes the Pathfinders are only passing through.
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The halfling dances along with Slipp's flute playing, and manages to use his natural agility to good effect.
Finishing his dance routine, he approaches the snake and the other animals, hands empty and held away from his weapons. "Now, does the King in Thorns truly have your best interests at heart? I can tell you so many stories of how despots cruelly use the ones who serve them...."
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Nic dances and some of the snakes sway to the rhythm of the music. Tandang also realizes the the snakes won't attack unless someone really infuriates them.
Nic then gets on his soapbox and empowers them to form some sort of labor union against the Thorned Monarch.
It seems to work as the snakes move on and leave you alone.
*****
Further along the path, you notice that a flaming creature is blocking your path. It doesn't appear to be friendly.
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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1
Tactical Map
Difficult Terrain: Water
Active Conditions:
Before Your Turn:
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Those with ** may go
**Slipp - AC 16, 26/26
**Tieri the Tooth Faerie - AC 19, 26/26
**Scarlet Pimpernel - AC 13, 20/20; Mr Chompers AC 17
**Nic Blackwillow - AC 18, 17/17
Red
Tandang Boreas - AC 19 (21 w/shield), 28/28; Plantina AC 19, 10/10
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Tieri's first two arrows strike the creature. The third does burn away before getting through.
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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1
Tactical Map
Difficult Terrain: Water
Active Conditions:
Before Your Turn:
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Those with ** may go
**Slipp - AC 16, 26/26
Tieri the Tooth Faerie - AC 19, 26/26
**Scarlet Pimpernel - AC 13, 20/20; Mr Chompers AC 17
**Nic Blackwillow - AC 18, 17/17
Red (-8)
Tandang Boreas - AC 19 (21 w/shield), 28/28; Plantina AC 19, 10/10
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While Scarlet casts her usual spells ("बिरुवा बलियो बनाउनुहोस्" and "बिरुवालाई कडा बनाउनुहोस्"), Mr Chompers charges the flaming fox and tears into it.
"Those hazards were no match for our trailblazers, Pathfinders. The new course has been charted!"
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"Qxal’s forces were tricky, but we came out on top! The shifted forces have been defeated!"
At last, you see an archway of woven vines in the distance, filled with a shimmering pool of magic. Pathfinders, the Door of Seasons is almost within your grasp!
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Mr Chompers tears into the foxlike creature, which easily avoids Slipp's lightning.
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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1
Tactical Map
Difficult Terrain: Water
Active Conditions:
Before Your Turn:
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Those with ** may go
Slipp - AC 16, 26/26
Tieri the Tooth Faerie - AC 19, 26/26
Scarlet Pimpernel - AC 13, 20/20; Mr Chompers AC 17 (AC 18)
**Nic Blackwillow - AC 18, 17/17
Red (-21)
Tandang Boreas - AC 19 (21 w/shield), 28/28; Plantina AC 19, 10/10
The assembled Pathfinders set up camp before the shimmering doorway, the healers among the group offering their magic to heal any remaining wounds and cure any lingering ailments before the company beds down for the evening.
The following morning, Oraiah Tolal addresses the assembled Pathfinders standing beside the portal. ”Well, everyone, this is it. We have reached the Door of Seasons. This crown should allow us to open it. We don’t know exactly what awaits us on the other side, though we do know that it is not of this world. Be prepared for anything. May Alseta guide us through this passageway.” She holds the crown in front of the Door, and the shimmering magic within dissipates.
The demiplane on the other side of the door is green and vibrant, but the plants take on an otherworldly quality. A half-orc man, his age difficult to determine, is bound by vines and flowers. He looks up. His voice is halting and hoarse, as though he had not used it in a long time, “Can it be...Pathfinders?”
After a moment, Oraiah Tolal realizes who he is. “How can this be? Gregaro Voth! You’re still alive!”
The man replies, “It is me. How many years has it been? Wait, there’s no time. That crown! It’s the key to this plane! We’ve got to use it!” As Oraiah Tolal places the crown on Voth’s head, a strange wave emanates from the crown and passes over the assembled Pathfinders. Voth looks hopeful for a moment but then struggles against his bonds, still held fast.
“That would have been too easy. It’s going to take some time to harness the magic to unlock the power of the crown, and Qxal won’t wait long.”
Oraiah Tolal begins to direct the assembled forces. “Pathfinders, it’s time to act! Some of you need to help Voth with the crown. I’m sure we have a ritual to help him attune to it. The rest of you, be on alert! The Thorned Monarch could attack at any time!”
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An ethereal glow surrounds Valais as she prepares her squad for battle. "We have some time before the Thorned Monarch arrives, but they may have advance scouts. Watch out for the early arrivals."
You spy a pair of fey heading towards you. They're probably not here to welcome you with open arms...
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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1
Tactical Map
Difficult Terrain: Water
Active Conditions:
Before Your Turn:
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Those with ** may go
**Tandang Boreas - AC 19 (21 w/shield), 28/28 (AC 21); Plantina AC 19, 10/10
**Scarlet Pimpernel - AC 13, 20/20; Mr Chompers AC 17
**Tieri the Tooth Faerie - AC 19, 26/26
Red
Nic Blackwillow - AC 18, 17/17
Blue
Slipp - AC 16, 26/26
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Tieri heads forward for a look. He sees Red and sends two arrows at it, hitting with one.
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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1
Tactical Map
Difficult Terrain: Water
Active Conditions:
Before Your Turn:
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Those with ** may go
**Tandang Boreas - AC 19 (21 w/shield), 28/28 (AC 21); Plantina AC 19, 10/10
**Scarlet Pimpernel - AC 13, 20/20; Mr Chompers AC 17 (Delaying)
Tieri the Tooth Faerie - AC 19, 26/26
Red (-9)
Nic Blackwillow - AC 18, 17/17
Blue
Slipp - AC 16, 26/26
Tandang Boreas moves forward and sends a snowball at the Red ... thing...
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Tandang Boreas sends a snowball at Red and hits, doing minimal damage. The Red creature moves forward. He gets to within striking distance and stops. Waggling his fingers, he points at the ground where you're standing. The ground suddenly becomes extremely slippery.
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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1
Tactical Map
Terrain Features: See below
Active Conditions:
Before Your Turn:
DC 18 Acrobatics/Reflex: Mr Chompers, Slipp
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Those with ** may go
Tandang Boreas - AC 19 (21 w/shield), 28/28 (AC 21); Plantina AC 19, 10/10
Tieri the Tooth Faerie - AC 19, 26/26
Red (-14)
**Scarlet Pimpernel - AC 13, 20/20; Mr Chompers AC 17 (Delaying)
Nic Blackwillow - AC 18, 17/17
Blue
Slipp - AC 16, 26/26
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CONDITIONS AND EFFECTS REFERENCE
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Terrain Notes: Green areas on the map are light underbrush, creating difficult terrain and allowing creatures within to Hide and Sneak. The stream is also difficult terrain. The brownish shallow streams that form a path through are are just ankle-deep muck and are not difficult terrain.
Windmilling his arms and barely holding onto his bow, Nic manages to remain upright. He fires three shots at Red.
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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1
Tactical Map
Terrain Features: See below
Active Conditions:
Before Your Turn:
DC 18 Acrobatics/Reflex: Mr Chompers, Slipp
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Those with ** may go
Tandang Boreas - AC 19 (21 w/shield), 28/28 (AC 21); Plantina AC 19, 10/10
Tieri the Tooth Faerie - AC 19, 26/26
Red (-20)
**Scarlet Pimpernel - AC 13, 20/20; Mr Chompers AC 17 (Delaying)
Nic Blackwillow - AC 18, 17/17
Blue
Slipp - AC 16, 26/26
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CONDITIONS AND EFFECTS REFERENCE
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Terrain Notes: Green areas on the map are light underbrush, creating difficult terrain and allowing creatures within to Hide and Sneak. The stream is also difficult terrain. The brownish shallow streams that form a path through are are just ankle-deep muck and are not difficult terrain.
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Mr Chompers slides around a little...
...but manages to stay on his tendrils.
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Like a finely greased machine, Scarlet and Mr Chompers go into action. She casts a spell ("बिरुवा बलियो बनाउनुहोस्") while Mr Chompers steps out of the grease field and lashes out at the ugly creature that cast the spell.
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Slipp and Mr Chompers keep from face planting on the ground. Mr Chompers heads over to Red and clobbers Red to within an inch of its life. Red is barely holding on, but holding on he is.
A second fey creature, dressed in a blue tunic, hurries forward. It raises a bow and fires at Tandang Boreas.
But the arrow misses by a mile.
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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1-2
Tactical Map
Terrain Features: See below
Active Conditions:
Before Your Turn:
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Those with ** may go
-2-
**Tandang Boreas - AC 19 (21 w/shield), 28/28; Plantina AC 19, 10/10
**Tieri the Tooth Faerie - AC 19, 26/26
Red (-33)
Scarlet Pimpernel - AC 13, 20/20; Mr Chompers AC 17
Nic Blackwillow - AC 18, 17/17
Blue
-1-
**Slipp - AC 16, 26/26
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CONDITIONS AND EFFECTS REFERENCE
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Terrain Notes: Green areas on the map are light underbrush, creating difficult terrain and allowing creatures within to Hide and Sneak. The stream is also difficult terrain. The brownish shallow streams that form a path through are are just ankle-deep muck and are not difficult terrain.
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Slipp steps forward and sends some electricity at both fey. Although both dodge it, Red stops dead... literally.
I altered your turn since Red only had 1 hp remaining. If it had crit succeeded the save then the intimidating glare would have made sense... so instead of keeping the third action, I just had Slipp move forward (out of the grease) and electric arc both of them
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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 2
Tactical Map
Terrain Features: See below
Active Conditions:
Before Your Turn:
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Those with ** may go
**Tandang Boreas - AC 19 (21 w/shield), 28/28; Plantina AC 19, 10/10
**Tieri the Tooth Faerie - AC 19, 26/26
**Scarlet Pimpernel - AC 13, 20/20; Mr Chompers AC 17
**Nic Blackwillow - AC 18, 17/17
Blue (-3)
Slipp - AC 16, 26/26
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CONDITIONS AND EFFECTS REFERENCE
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Terrain Notes: Green areas on the map are light underbrush, creating difficult terrain and allowing creatures within to Hide and Sneak. The stream is also difficult terrain. The brownish shallow streams that form a path through are are just ankle-deep muck and are not difficult terrain.
Nic steps out of the grease trap and sends 2 arrows at the remaining fey.
But both arrows miss.
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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 2
Tactical Map
Terrain Features: See below
Active Conditions:
Before Your Turn:
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Those with ** may go
**Tandang Boreas - AC 19 (21 w/shield), 28/28; Plantina AC 19, 10/10
**Tieri the Tooth Faerie - AC 19, 26/26
**Scarlet Pimpernel - AC 13, 20/20; Mr Chompers AC 17
Nic Blackwillow - AC 18, 17/17
Blue (-3)
Slipp - AC 16, 26/26
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CONDITIONS AND EFFECTS REFERENCE
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Terrain Notes: Green areas on the map are light underbrush, creating difficult terrain and allowing creatures within to Hide and Sneak. The stream is also difficult terrain. The brownish shallow streams that form a path through are are just ankle-deep muck and are not difficult terrain.
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And once again the dynamic duo go into action. Scarlet casts a spell ("बिरुवा बलियो बनाउनुहोस्") while Mr Chompers rolls up to the newcomer and tries to whack the stuffing out of it.
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Tandang sends the blue fey a snowball which strikes it center-mass. Mr Chompers charges forward. However, as he approaches, he feels weird.
In spite of the field of bad luck, Mr Chompers still manages to turn the fey into paste.
*****
"Good job, Pathfinders," says Valais. "But stay vigilant. There could be more coming and Voth needs our protection."
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Before you can recover, you spot two more fey creatures coming towards you.
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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1
Tactical Map
Terrain Features: See below
Active Conditions:
Before Your Turn:
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Those with ** may go
**Tandang Boreas - AC 19 (21 w/shield), 28/28 (AC 21); Plantina AC 19, 10/10
**Scarlet Pimpernel - AC 13, 20/20; Mr Chompers AC 17
Blue
Nic Blackwillow - AC 18, 17/17
Tieri the Tooth Faerie - AC 19, 26/26
Red
Slipp - AC 16, 26/26
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CONDITIONS AND EFFECTS REFERENCE
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Terrain Notes: Green areas on the map are light underbrush, creating difficult terrain and allowing creatures within to Hide and Sneak. The stream is also difficult terrain. The brownish shallow streams that form a path through are are just ankle-deep muck and are not difficult terrain.
The ritual is a success and Gregaro Voth is free! The demiplane can’t control him any longer.
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Tandang sends a snowball at Blue but at the last moment, slips and sends his snowball straight up. Scarlet and Mr Chompers decide to wait until one of them gets close. They don't have long to wait as one of the fey, with a blue streak on their ragged tunic marches up to Mr Chompers and swings a maul.
Mr Chompers luckily manages to avoid the heavy blow.
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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1
Tactical Map
Terrain Features: See below
Active Conditions:
Before Your Turn:
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Those with ** may go
Tandang Boreas - AC 19 (21 w/shield), 28/28 (AC 21); Plantina AC 19, 10/10
Blue
**Scarlet Pimpernel - AC 13, 20/20; Mr Chompers AC 17
**Nic Blackwillow - AC 18, 17/17
**Tieri the Tooth Faerie - AC 19, 26/26
Red
Slipp - AC 16, 26/26
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CONDITIONS AND EFFECTS REFERENCE
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Terrain Notes: Green areas on the map are light underbrush, creating difficult terrain and allowing creatures within to Hide and Sneak. The stream is also difficult terrain. The brownish shallow streams that form a path through are are just ankle-deep muck and are not difficult terrain.
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Mr Chompers barely ducks under the swinging maul.
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Scarlet casts spells ("बिरुवा बलियो बनाउनुहोस्" and "बिरुवालाई कडा बनाउनुहोस्") as Mr Chompers takes a step away from the creature before lashing out with a tendril.
Tieri drops into a fighting stance (Point Blank Stance) and sends two shafts at Blue.