[Outpost VI] PF2e 03-06 Struck By Shadows (P5) (Inactive)

Game Master UncleFroggy

Nagaikaze squints towards the smoky cloud with a hint of nerves. The reports had claimed a number of sizeable creatures were around. The small dragon things seemed too…small…to be described as such. But then lots of things seem small to Nagaikaze.
”Let us find out if there is something bigger in the smoke then.” he thinks as he rushes forward to join his new companions.

Action 1 ◆ Use Mountain Stronghold (AC to 28)

Action 2 ◆ Stride - W, W, SW, SW to end up north of Blue

Action 3 ◆ Trip(Athletics) vs Blue’s Reflex DC: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (20) + 15 = 35

Knowing that any attempt to Stand Up will trigger reactions.

Finally, to the little beasts he says in Draconic: ”Stop fighting. Better to make new friends and live than make new enemies and die.”

Your token has been moved, Nagakaize.

Mylow would stride up and provide a flank for Nagaikaze. He Strikes at the creature with his pommel to knock it out.

Since Mylow goes before Nagaikaze, there are no flank bonus, prone bonus or Sneak Attack Dmg for FF included.

Striking Rapier +1 Strike #1: 1d20 + 12 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 12 - 2 = 15
Rapier Nonlethal Dmg #1: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (1, 2) + 4 = 7
Striking Rapier +1 Strike #2: 1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 7 - 2 = 11
Rapier Nonlethal Dmg #2: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (1, 3) + 4 = 8

Emoubu scurries forward and strikes the reaming creature, pulling his blows just enough that they would not be lethal.

◆Stride
◆Strike w/Panache: 1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (8) + 10 - 2 = 16Piercing Damage: 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (4, 1) + 2 = 7
◆Parry

Nagaikaze walks up to Blue and smacks the drake so that it falls flat on its face. He tries to convince it to surrender.

Mylow attacks the drake with the flat of his blade but neither strike connects. Emoubu, however, and strikes it, pulling his strikes. His strikes connect and the beast is immediately knocked out.

COMBAT OVER

You return to Toldrar to report to him that the creatures have been taken care of and the trap disarmed.

"There is one final group that I need you to deal with. They barricaded themselves upstairs. Not sure sure what they're doing but it seems like they're trying to perform some ritual to escape. I've got some extra gear for you if you need it."

Toldrar produces a pack and hands it to you. It contains:

1 low grade cold iron shield
2 saps
a +1 Striking Spear
3 moderate healing potions
2 lesser healing potions

When they’re ready, you can head upstairs to deal with the final group. You have about 20 minutes to heal before Toldrar starts getting impatient...

For the benefit of those with Pearly White Spindle Aeon stone healing would you say we get 25-30 hp back plus whatever can be got from Treat Wounds or whatever in the 20 minutes?
”Those tiny fake Dragons were quite rude. Does anyone know what they were?”

Your token has been moved, Nagakaize.

Oh, and thanks again. Should be fine for next combat now.

For the benefit of those with Pearly White Spindle Aeon stone healing would you say we get 25-30 hp back plus whatever can be got from Treat Wounds or whatever in the 20 minutes?

”Those tiny fake Dragons were quite rude. Does anyone know what they were?”

Pearly White Spindle gives you 1 hp/minute so you'll get 20 back + treat wounds/potions

You've got 5 potions in that pack Toldrar gave you, plus your school items, plus the free loot earlier if you took potions.

Pearly White Spindle gives you 1 hp/minute so you'll get 20 back + treat wounds/potions

I was wondering if there was any margin time that could be gained...a couple of minutes to return to Toldrar and report...20 minutes of preparations...a couple of minutes to travel back to the next encounter?

Nagaikaze inspects his various bumps, bruises and cuts, and feels glad that he invested in an Aeoun Stone that solves the majority of his long term injury problems. He considers what form of Natural Medicine he should apply to aid his recovery, and decides, as should surprise no-one, that he will go with his usual solution of a small flask of Chanko-nabe and a short nap.
Natural Medicine(Nature): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23
Success: 2d8 ⇒ (3, 7) = 10
When he wakes up approximately 10 minutes later he asks everyone else if anybody would like some...first come first served...it'll take another 10 minutes...and it'll taste...
Chanko-nabe!: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16
Realistically I believe Mylow and Hob are much better with the Medicine and will probably want to treat themselves/each other.

To clarify, that last roll is a craft roll to see how his stews taste today.

"The flasks haven't kept them as warm as I expected. I think they got hit by those Dragon things and their cold spit."

Good job everyone. Fire was gettin’ hot. Hob says as they regroup by the trap mechanism, his wounds already starting to slowly heal. Looking over to Mylow he says: Looks like the lizard scratched you up a bit there. Can patch that up if you hold still for a bit.

Happy to Treat Wounds on Mylow if he’s willing.

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When they reach Toldrar the fighter sighs. Always another huh.

Well, one more squash…until the next one more. Toldrar: you learned anything more about what these thieves have brought or what they’re after?

GM Tiger wrote:

Pearly White Spindle gives you 1 hp/minute so you'll get 20 back + treat wounds/potions

I was wondering if there was any margin time that could be gained...a couple of minutes to return to Toldrar and report...20 minutes of preparations...a couple of minutes to travel back to the next encounter?

Sure, I'll fudge it and give you the 8hp back as well. So let's just say you all have 30 minutes to heal/report/refocus (1 focus point only, though) :)

So with the treat wounds and the extra time to walk back to Toldrar, you are all back to 100%

Mylow accepts the Treatment. "Thank you, Hob."

"Do we know anything about these escapers? Or what ritual they are trying?"

Evindal notes the report of a ritual with concern. "We'd best put a stop to that!"

Nagaikaze considers the offered equipment silently hoping that this won't be a situation where Cold Iron will be necessary. The weapons seem like nice weapons...for people who like using weapons.
He takes a lesser healing potion for himself and as no-one else has expressed any preference, randomly hands them out to his team mates in alphabetical order:
Emoubu (first 2 gets the lesser, no 2 means Mylow gets it): 1d2 ⇒ 1
Evindal 1d2 ⇒ 1
Hob 1d2 ⇒ 2
Mylow 1d2 ⇒ 2

Nagaikaze thinks to himself "If anyone feels particularly strongly about it, they can always trade."

So that's moderates for Emoubu, Evindal, and Mylow, a lesser for Hob. Sorry Hob.

Retcon
Toldrar shakes his head at Emoubu's question. "I don't know what they're planning, but you can probably bet it's not good."
End Retcon

You head upstairs. At the end of a long corridor, you spot what appear to be a pair of kayals. Unfortunately, they also happen to look down the corridor and see you as well. They draw weapons and prepare to greet you.

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
Before Your Turn:
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Those with ** may go

**Mylow Metcalf - AC 22 (24 Nimble Dodge), 55/55
**Evindal Mog - AC 22, 56/56
GM
Hob - AC 25, 86/86
Pink
Blue
Emoubu - AC 21 (23 w/shield), 54/54
Nagaikaze - AC 22 (26/28), 92/92
GM

Retcon

Toldrar shakes his head at Emoubu's question. "I don't know what they're planning, but you can probably bet it's not good."
End Retcon

Does this mean that the trying to escape part is not yet known to us?

Mylow takes two strides ◆◆ to provide a flank for the next companion and strikes out at Blue with the pommel of his rapier.

Striking +1 Rapier: 1d20 + 12 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 12 - 2 = 17
Rapier Nonlethal P Dmg: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (5, 3) + 4 = 12

Evindal advances into the area and contemplates whether he should target Blue.

◆ Stride

◇ Devise a Stratagem on Blue: 1d20 ⇒ 5

He thinks better of it and takes aim at Red instead.

◆ Quickbomb Moderate Bottled Lightning (30' range) vs Red: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (10) + 12 = 22
Electrical dmg: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 5) = 6 +Flat-footed
Both Red and Blue also take 2 Electrical Splash (Mylow is immune due to Backfire Mantle)

Hoping that the Bottled Lightning has weakened Red's defenses a bit, Evindal follows up with another bomb.

◆ Quickbomb Moderate Dread Ampoule (30' range) vs Red (possibly flat-footed), map: 1d20 + 12 - 5 ⇒ (5) + 12 - 5 = 12
Unless this is a critical miss, Red takes 2 Mental splash dmg

Mylow runs into the corridor and strikes at Blue, but doesn't connect. As he runs out into the corridor, he realizes that there are three other kayals that were out of view.

Evindal tries to get an angle on Blue but can't make the plan work. He hurls a blue bottle at Pink instead. Pink dodges out of the way just as the bottle is about to hit him, causing the vial to miss (Nimble Dodge). The other vial smashes harmlessly against the far wall and does no damage.

Evindal, I'm assuming you targeted Pink. I have another Red, which Mylow found out the hard way

A white kayal with a dirty white tunic runs in and flanks Mylow. He strikes with his drawn sword.

Shortsword vs Mylow AC 24, Nimble Dodge, FF: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11
Shortsword vs Mylow AC 22, MAP, Agile, FF: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

Unfortunately, he was too excited at the prospect of a deadly ambush that both his strikes miss.

Mylow, I'm assuming you will Nimble Dodge the first attack that comes your way? If not, please let me know

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
Before Your Turn:
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Those with ** may go

Mylow Metcalf - AC 22 (24 Nimble Dodge), 55/55
Evindal Mog - AC 22, 56/56
White
**Hob - AC 25, 86/86
Pink (-2)
Yellow
Blue (-2)
Emoubu - AC 21 (23 w/shield), 54/54
Nagaikaze - AC 22 (26/28), 92/92
Red

Yes, Mylow would Nimble Dodge the 1st attack. He is also not Flatfooted to hidden, undetected, or flanking creatures of his level or lower, or creatures of his level or lower using surprise attack due to the Deny Advantage (Class Feature) but he can still be flanked.

Yes, Mylow would Nimble Dodge the 1st attack. He is also not Flatfooted to hidden, undetected, or flanking creatures of his level or lower, or creatures of his level or lower using surprise attack due to the Deny Advantage (Class Feature) but he can still be flanked.

As it stands, the strikes didn't come remotely close... you've got guts charging into a corridor, I'll give you that! :)

You’re not alone Mylow Hob yells as he charges suddenly down the hall to back up the rogue.

◆◆ Sudden Charge Attack v flat-footed: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (12) + 17 = 29 for Bludgeoning: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (6, 6) + 4 = 16

He then quickly follows up with a second swing and snatch.

◆ Combat Grab Strike: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (7) + 13 = 20 for Bludgeoning: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (6, 4) + 4 = 14 If this hits, they are Grabbed

If either of above is a crit, they are knocked Prone

Hob charges into the fray and bashes Blue into pulp.

Pink slashes at Mylow.

Shortsword vs Mylow AC 24, Nimble Dodge, FF: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (5) + 15 = 20
Shortsword vs Mylow AC 22, MAP, Agile, FF: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16
Shortsword vs Mylow AC 22, MAP 2+, Agile, FF: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21
Slashing: 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

Yellow meanwhile moves in to engage Hob, poking him twice with his sword.

Shortsword vs Hob AC 25: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29
Shortsword vs Hob AC 25, MAP, Agile: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25
Piercing: 2d6 + 8 ⇒ (4, 1) + 8 = 13

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
Before Your Turn:
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Those with ** may go

Mylow Metcalf - AC 22 (24 Nimble Dodge), 44/55
Evindal Mog - AC 22, 56/56
White
Hob - AC 25, 73/86
Pink (-2)
Yellow
**Emoubu - AC 21 (23 w/shield), 54/54
**Nagaikaze - AC 22 (26/28), 92/92
Red

Does the above hit mean that these enemies are above 5th lvl because otherwise he would not take the -2 to AC for the flank due to his Deny Advantage (Class Feature). Oh, btw Mylow's max HP is 56 not 55.

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
Before Your Turn:
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Those with ** may go

Mylow Metcalf - AC 22 (24 Nimble Dodge), 56/56
Evindal Mog - AC 22, 56/56
White
Hob - AC 25, 73/86
Pink (-2)
Yellow
**Emoubu - AC 21 (23 w/shield), 54/54
**Nagaikaze - AC 22 (26/28), 92/92
Red

Restored Mylow's HP to full. I misread the description of Deny Advantage. I thought he was only immune to Surprise Attack.

"We are here with you, Mylow!" Nagaikaze yells as he charges to join his comrades.
Action 1 ◆ Enter Mountain Stance (AC to 26)
Action 2 ◆ Stride
Action 3 ◆ Flurry of Blows
Falling Stone Strike#1 vs Yellow: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (1) + 15 = 16 forbludgeoning, Nonlethal: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (7, 8) + 4 = 19
Falling Stone Strike#2 vs Yellow: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19 forbludgeoning, Nonlethal: 2d8 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (1, 7) + 4 + 2 = 14
If either hits and damages I will attempt to use Stunning Fist - Fort save DC 22

Nagaikaze charges into the fray and unleashes a rapid 1-2 combination at Yellow. His first blow almost causes him to overbalance, but his second blow catches Yellow on the chin, causing the kayal to black out for a short time.

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
Before Your Turn:
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Those with ** may go

Mylow Metcalf - AC 22 (24 Nimble Dodge), 56/56
Evindal Mog - AC 22, 56/56
White
Hob - AC 25, 73/86
Pink (-2)
Yellow (-14; Stunned 3)
**Emoubu - AC 21 (23 w/shield), 54/54
Nagaikaze - AC 22 (26/28), 92/92
Red

Do these guys look like they were doing the reported ritual or do they look like they were guarding? Is there a barricaded area visible anywhere?

Nope. They look very much like guards :)

If it seems that Pink, Yellow and Red were guarding the door to the square room to the west of us is there anything of note regarding that door?

If it seems that Pink, Yellow and Red were guarding the door to the square room to the west of us is there anything of note regarding that door?

You'll have to find out after you deal with the kayals... :)

Emoubu charges into the room. He fixes the kayal with a glare that could melt steel.

Intimidate: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (8) + 12 = 20

He then sets himself, ready to meet a foe.

◆ Stride
◆ Intimidating Glare
◆ Dueling Parry (+1 AC)

Emoubu glares at Yellow and gains panache before assuming a defensive posture.

A red-cloaked kayal runs in and engages Mylow.

Shortsword vs Mylow AC 24, Nimble Dodge: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29
Shortsword vs Mylow AC 22, MAP, Agile: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11
Piercing: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Mylow dodges left but the kayal isn't fooled and successfully pokes Mylow in the ribs.

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 2
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
Before Your Turn:
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Those with ** may go

**Mylow Metcalf - AC 22 (24 Nimble Dodge), 48/56
**Evindal Mog - AC 22, 56/56
White
Hob - AC 25, 73/86
Pink (-2)
Yellow (-14; Stunned 1)
Emoubu - AC 21 (23 w/shield), 54/54 (Panache; AC 22)
Nagaikaze - AC 22 (26/28), 92/92
Red

Yellow's Stunned condition changed during Emoubu and Red's turns?

oops. sorry. looks like I forgot to update my records. Yellow is Stunned 3. Nagaikaze is also AC 26. I'll fix it on the next update.

Mylow attempts to tumble through Pinks square ◆ catching him flatfooted then strikes twice ◆◆ with the pommel of his rapier to deal nonlethal damage.

Tumble Through - Acrobatics vs Ref DC: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 29

Striking +1 Rapier strike #1 vs FF: 1d20 + 12 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 12 - 4 = 24
Rapier Nonlethal P Dmg #1: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (6, 3) + 4 = 13
Precision Dmg #1: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 4) = 6

Striking +1 Rapier strike #2 vs FF & MAP: 1d20 + 7 - 4 ⇒ (20) + 7 - 4 = 23
Rapier Nonlethal P Dmg #2: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (6, 1) + 4 = 11
Precision Dmg #1: 2d6 ⇒ (6, 1) = 7

Edit: Add Deadly to last crit damage.
Deadly: 1d8 ⇒ 8

Mylow tumbles through Pink's space, surprising the kayal. Two strikes with the rapier's pommel and Pink is fast asleep.

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 2
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
Before Your Turn:
Surrendered: Pink (KO)
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Those with ** may go

Mylow Metcalf - AC 22 (24 Nimble Dodge), 48/56
**Evindal Mog - AC 22, 56/56
White
Hob - AC 25, 73/86
Yellow (-14; Stunned 3)
Emoubu - AC 21 (23 w/shield), 54/54 (Panache; AC 22)
Nagaikaze - AC 22 (26/28), 92/92 (AC 26)
Red

Evindal takes the measure of White...

◇ Devise a Stratagem: 1d20 ⇒ 16

... then lets fly with a flask of bottled lightning.

◆ Quickbomb Moderate Bottled Lightning for an attack roll of 28.
Electrical dmg (doubled if a crit): 2d6 ⇒ (5, 6) = 11 +2 Electrical splash (doubled if a crit) to both White and Red & White is flat-footed until the start of Evindal's next turn

With White a bit off balance from the Lightning bomb, Evindal follows with another bomb...

◆ Quickbomb Moderate Acid Flask, map, vs flat-footed AC: 1d20 + 12 - 5 ⇒ (4) + 12 - 5 = 11
2 Acid splash to White & Red unless this is a critical miss

Finally, Evindal will attempt to Recall if he knows anything about these creature's weaknesses. ◆ Recall Knowledge (if Society, he has +11)

Evindal hurls a lightning bomb at White. The bomb hits, giving White a shock that renders him unable to maneuver as quickly as before. The following acid flask doesn't hit but spatters White and Red with acid, doing superficial damage.

White moves into what would normally be a flank with Yellow against Hob. But Yellow's shellshocked condition leaves him vulnerable to attack.

Shortsword vs Hob AC 25: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 28
Shortsword vs Hob AC 25, MAP, Agile: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11
Piercing: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

White still manages to poke Hob, however.

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 2
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
Before Your Turn:
Surrendered: Pink (KO)
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Those with ** may go

Mylow Metcalf - AC 22 (24 Nimble Dodge), 48/56
Evindal Mog - AC 22, 56/56
White (-15; FF)
**Hob - AC 25, 63/86
Yellow (-14)
**Emoubu - AC 21 (23 w/shield), 54/54 (Panache; AC 22)
**Nagaikaze - AC 22 (26/28), 92/92 (AC 26)
Red (-2)

Nagaikaze notices that Mylow has snuck around to the opposite flank of Yellow just as they are shaking off the effects of his previous attack. He attempts to sandwich Yellow with more stunning blows.
He announces to any still conscious Kayal loudly, but politely: "With most of your friends falling it would be understandable if you were to choose to flee and warn your superiors."
Action 1 ◆ Use Mountain Stronghold (AC to 28)
Action 2 ◆ Flurry of Blows
Falling Stone Strike#1 vs Yellow(Flanked): 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (4) + 15 = 19 forbludgeoning, Nonlethal: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (3, 1) + 4 = 8
Falling Stone Strike#2 vs Yellow(Flanked): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19 forbludgeoning, Nonlethal: 2d8 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (6, 2) + 4 + 2 = 14
If either part hits and damages Yellow then I'll attempt to use Stunning Fist - Fort save DC 22

Evindal shouts out, "Surrender, before we have to kill you all! There's no reason for you to die for whomever hired you - they surely would not sacrifice themselves for you!"

This is getting Hob says as he swings at the one intruder

Snagging Strike v yellow: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (18) + 17 = 35 for Bludgeoning: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (5, 3) + 4 = 12
If a hit, yellow's Flat-footed until the start of my next turn (or they move away)
If crit, they also are knocked Prone

Real annoying he continues while swinging back around to the other side at the other.
Combat Grab on White: 1d20 + 17 - 4 ⇒ (10) + 17 - 4 = 23 for Bludgeoning: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (6, 2) + 4 = 12
If hit, White's Grabbed

You're cornered: drop the blades now or get dropped. Last warning.

3rd Strike on Yellow if they're still up, White if not
Strike: 1d20 + 17 - 4 - 4 ⇒ (11) + 17 - 4 - 4 = 20 for Bludgeoning: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (4, 5) + 4 = 13

Nagaikaze strikes at Yellow twice. Both shots hitting. Yellow sees stars again but doesn't black out. He does, however, look like he's not really sure he wants to continue the fight. Hob wades in and clobbers Yellow. Yellow goes down and doesn't get back up.

Hob turns and swings at White. He connects, managing to grab onto the kayal. Another strike and White also looks like he doesn't want to have any part of this.

Emoubu joins the fight and fixes White with a glare.

Intimidate: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (17) + 12 = 29

Emoubu's glare causes White to wilt. The kayal drops his weapons and surrenders. Before surrendering, he says something to his remaining companion.

Emoubu's roll is a crit success. You get a +1 to your skill check to get the shaken ones to surrender.

Red steps up and attempts to poke Mylow with his sword.

Shortsword vs Mylow AC 24, Nimble Dodge: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 28
Shortsword vs Mylow AC 22, MAP, Agile: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12
Piercing: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 3
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
Before Your Turn:
Surrendered: Pink (KO), White
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Those with ** may go

**Mylow Metcalf - AC 22 (24 Nimble Dodge), 39/56
**Evindal Mog - AC 22, 56/56
**Hob - AC 25, 63/86
**Emoubu - AC 21 (23 w/shield), 54/54 (Panache; AC 22)
**Nagaikaze - AC 22 (26/28), 92/92 (AC 26)
Red (-2)