[Outpost VI] GM Chadius: 2-00 The King in Thorns (Inactive)

Game Master chadius

"Hmp." Itka's pretty sure the fiery cat's bag of tricks is pretty limited, but the fluttery gal seems poised to mess with the group's ability to defend themselves. She stumps closer to get within range and casts Malicious Shadow on her.

Malicious Shadow (Slashing): 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (15) + 12 = 271d10 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14

◆ Stride, ◆◆ Cast a spell

Cal should also have taken the fire damage. He didn't move because when he missed the first Strike, he  took a second (spoiler 2). Same 12 damage, or rolled individually?

"From one trickster to another, I gotta hand it to ya', cat." Cal nods in appreciation of the Kitteh's smoke trick as his feet carry him in close. He combo's that with his own trick to cut the cat across the nose.

Strike vs FF+Frightened: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (17) + 15 = 32
damage, magical, sneak attack : 2d6 + 1 + 2d6 ⇒ (3, 2) + 1 + (6, 5) = 17
If that's a crit, he gets Crit Spec effect for sword: target is FF to everyone until the start of his next turn. 

"Now, if you're a good kitty, maybe I can teach ya' a few things. Right after I teach yer' pretty friend a few other things," he says with a lecherous waggle of his eyebrows. Yes, even in the middle of combat, a one-track mind only has one track.

Bon Mot vs Kitteh Will DC: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (10) + 14 = 24
Wanted to Bon Mot Butterfree, but she's too far away.

Cal then just swats the Bad Kitteh a second time.
Attack, agile MAP vs FF+Frightened : 1d20 + 15 - 4 ⇒ (8) + 15 - 4 = 19
damage, magical, sneak attack : 2d6 + 1 + 2d6 ⇒ (4, 3) + 1 + (4, 1) = 13

Harsk attacks the flaming cat.

"Take this"

strike x 3

MELEE +1 striking cold iron dwarven war axe: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17

damage: 2d8 + 3 ⇒ (5, 5) + 3 = 13

MELEE +1 striking cold iron dwarven war axe: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25

damage: 2d8 + 3 ⇒ (5, 4) + 3 = 12

MELEE +1 striking cold iron dwarven war axe: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

damage: 2d8 + 3 ⇒ (6, 1) + 3 = 10

Mirror Image: 1d4 ⇒ 4
That means an image is hit instead of Kaz himself, so no need for a Will save right?

The dusted missile passes directly through one of the images of Kaz, which dissipates as it is revealed as an illusion.
With three of him remaining, the small swarm of squirming kobolds steps forward. Pointing at both enemies, they send a jolt of electricity between the both of them.

"Hey, don't fight!" says Zak.

* Step
** Cast electric arc. Electricity damage: 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (3, 2) + 4 = 9, with a DC 20 basic Reflex save

"Stop that! Now! You rancid butterfly"

Bon Mot. Diplomacy vs Will DC: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (11) + 13 = 24

Bakbat shouts, "Brenen zey mit a ray!" as he casts Scorching Ray at the two antagonists.

Vs Butterfree: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (11) + 12 = 23
Vs Flaming cat: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (1) + 12 = 13
Damage: 4d6 ⇒ (1, 4, 4, 3) = 12

As the arrow flies through one of Kaz's images, Itka decides she needs to slow the archer down. Her shadow forms into a flyswatter, complete with a half-orc hand that proceeds to slap the archer silly. "Oh cool! It's following me!" She buzzes cheerily despite her new bruises.

Cal holds his ground and takes 12 damage of intense heat. He follows up with his own slice, critically slicing the cat. He then makes a quip that causes the archer to giggle, but the cat completely ignores it. Maybe it doesn't understand what he's saying. His followup swings wide.

Harsk hits the cat once and the cat yowls as the cold iron sinks a little deeper into the cat's hide.

Eleanax's Reflex Save: 1d20 + 16 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 16 - 2 = 27
Butterfree's Reflex Save: 1d20 + 14 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 14 + 1 - 2 = 17

Kaz decides to fly both the cat and the butterfly. The Elanax evades most of the blast but the woman is unable to avoid it.

BakBat backs Kaz up with an insult followed by scorching ray that almost knocks her out of the sky. "Question!" She raises a hand. "Do you think I'll come back as a stinky rat? Or maybe a garbage-eating seagull? Anyone wants to take bets?"

Round 2
Eleanax (Frightened 2, Flat-footed until Cal's next turn, 79 damage)
Butterfree with a bow (Frightened 2, 5 feet above the ground, 36 damage, Bon Mot -2 Perception/Will)
Harsk (48 damage)
Ikta (>Malicious Shadow< on Butterfree)
Zizarc (Can take Round 1 actions)
Cal (17 damage)
BakBat

Round 3
Kaz and Zak (Zak is Charmed by Butterfree with a bow, Kaz has 2 Mirror Images)

>Map<

Recall Knowledge (Nature) to identify the Butterfree with a bow.

Don't forget your Aid Tokens and Part 1 completion benefits.

"Hmp. A dung beetle!"

Now I will show you what the technique of a real predatory feline is. Drow rushes into battle...

ROUND 1

◆ Tiger Stance ◆ Stride ◆ Flurry of Blows

Flurry x Tiger Stance: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 211d8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
Flurry x Tiger Stance: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 261d8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8 crit I hope

ROUND 2

◆ Flurry of Blows ◆ Strike ◆ Strike

Flurry x Tiger Stance: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 271d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9
Flurry x Tiger Stance: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 171d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9
Tiger Stance: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 171d8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Tiger Stance: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 211d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

I have to get a well-deserved AoO for going to the flank... If it has AoO. Always forgettinng it's not a 1e ))

PS OOC: I apologize for the absence. It seems that you have coped well without me so far, so I am more calm now. But I will try not to disappear anymore. Or I will warn you ))

The Eleanax is caught off guard when Zizarc comes running around the corner. He pummels the cat with one critical strike and a finishing blow that leaves the cat as a smoldering husk.
kill steal!

The woman barely has the strength to keep herself aloft. "Oh! A dung beetle! Duh!" She snaps to attention. "Kitty's gone. Maybe it will come back as a beetle, too."

Clockwise from Itka: 2d7 ⇒ (1, 4) = 5
Longbow: 1d20 + 13 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 13 - 2 = 15
Longbow: 1d20 + 13 - 5 - 2 ⇒ (3) + 13 - 5 - 2 = 9
The moth-winged woman is so preoccupied with her next adventure she doesn't bother aiming at Itka or Cal.
Will Save vs Dread Rune: 1d20 + 12 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 12 - 2 = 25
And if she's not paying attention to Cal, she's not intimidated by him.

Round 3
Butterfree with a bow (Frightened 1, 5 feet above the ground, 36 damage, Bon Mot -2 Perception/Will)
Harsk (48 damage)
Ikta (>Malicious Shadow< on Butterfree)
Zizarc (Can take Round 1 actions)
Cal (17 damage)
BakBat

Round 4
Kaz and Zak (Zak is Charmed by Butterfree with a bow, Kaz has 2 Mirror Images)

>Map<

Recall Knowledge (Nature) to identify the Butterfree with a bow.

She has 4 HP left. Somebody, finish the fight!

Cal quickly draws his throwing knife and tosses it at the flying faerie. Though it misses (presumably) it comes right beck to his hand, so he tries again.

Returning Throwing Knife, 2nd increment: 1d20 + 15 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 15 - 2 = 15
Damage, P : 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Returning Throwing Knife, MAP, 2nd increment: 1d20 + 15 - 4 - 2 ⇒ (10) + 15 - 4 - 2 = 19
Damage, P : 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

No mechanical effect to the banter, just chatting her up.

"Oh no!" cries Zak, but with Kaz set on ignoring him he's locked out of their mental coordination.

Nonetheless, the kobold throws a protective spell over him--and a much less protective one towards their assailant.

* Protect companion
** Electric Arc electricity damage: 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (2, 3) + 4 = 9. DC 20 basic Reflex

"Haha! But maybe I'd love to be a dung beetle!"

Reflex Save: 1d20 + 12 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 12 + 1 = 25

She's unable to evade Kaz's lightning bolt. "Wheee...!" She splats into the ground, face first and unmoving.

Combat Over. Damage totals.
Harsk (48 damage)
Cal (17 damage)

You have 10 minutes to Treat Wounds, Refocus, or Repair equipment in between encounters.

Kaz stares at the odd sprite for a moment, then allows a touch of healing magic to flow her way.

"Harsk, you're hurt."

Stabilize. Will let somebody try Treatment first, but can use a heal if it's needed.

"Thanks Kaz...any help would be appreciated!"

Charles stumbles into the glade, watching the aftermath of your battle. "Oh my..."

He clears his throat "Joan sent me here to check up on you. Most of us-" he glances at Cal- "Did not have a chance to formally apologize for our actions. Hopefully this can be the first step." He pulls out his symbol of Nethys as divine energy surges forth.

Heal: 3d8 ⇒ (1, 7, 1) = 9

"Hopefully, that will help." Charles bows just as Captain Benarry cuts her way through the clearing.

“Well done, Pathfinders!” Benarry exclaims, her own sword also marked with fey blood. “We’re not done yet though; more fey incoming!”

Battle post coming up. You still have time to heal.

Combat Over. Damage totals.
Harsk (39 damage)
Cal (8 damage)

As you make your way through Qxal's forces you see three gaunt, hairless, green humanoids moving through the path. They immediately spread their claws and crough low, dripping with sap.

The creatures move in with deadly haste, ignoring the thick underbrush as they close in for a strike. "Betrayer!" They scream at Zak. "You would help these outsiders?"

Orange attacks 1 BakBat, 2 Cal, 3 Zak: 1d3 ⇒ 3
Claw: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (8) + 15 = 23
Slashing: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (2, 5) + 7 = 14

Red vs Zak, FF: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (2) + 15 = 17

Green attacks 1 Zak, 2 Harsk: 1d2 ⇒ 1
Claw: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (20) + 15 = 35
Slashing: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (3, 2) + 7 = 12 Critical Hit doubles damage

Zak is beset by poisonous claws; their sap sinks into his wounds. 2 DC 22 Fort Saves, Zak!

Round 1
Brothers Grimm
BakBat
Ikta
Kaz and Zak (38 Damage, 2 DC 22 Fort Saves vs Poison)
Harsk (39 Damage)
Cal (8 Damage)
Zizarc

>Map<

Non-dirt part of this map is difficult terrain. Recall Knowledge (Nature) to identify the creatures.

You can still do some healing as part of the 10 minute downtime inbetween combat.

Before this battle, Itka will Treat Wounds on Harsk:

Treat Wounds DC 15: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26
Crit Success healing, Harsk: 4d8 ⇒ (8, 2, 6, 3) = 19
That should bring him to only 20 damage.

And now back to the present:

"Hmp." Her lip curling in contempt, Itka casts
Evil Eye on the greenish foe, then casts Malicious Shadow on the golden one. Its shadow splits into jerking, angular tongues of twisting, writhing, black flames that slash viciously at its backside.

Green needs a DC 22 Will save vs. Evil Eye.

Malicious Shadow vs. gold, Slashing: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 161d10 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

◆ Cast a spell, ◆◆ Cast a spell

"BakBat burn you!"

Casting level 3 Scorching Ray at each of the critters.

Vs. Orange: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (13) + 12 = 25
Vs. Red: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (2) + 12 = 14
Vs. Green: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (18) + 12 = 30

Damage: 6d6 ⇒ (4, 1, 4, 5, 2, 6) = 22

Spell tracking: 2 and 3

Before combat:

Kaz sees that Ikta was effective, but that Harsk could still use some help. He casts healing magic on the dwarf.

Level 1 two-action heal: healing: 1d8 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10

Now:

"I never worked for you!" Zak says angrily, gritting his teeth as he's struck.

Fort: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 21
Fort: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24
Hero Point: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11

Of course. Should probably find out what happens before I post my turn, then.

Zak is able to ignore some of the poison but the other claw finds a critical vein. He takes 1d6 ⇒ 3 poison damage and feels clumsy.

Itka stares at the orange-hued creature before his own shadow flails in his direction. "Don't worry, dearie. I'll get you soon enough!"

Will Save: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (15) + 12 = 27

BakBat burns the orange and greenish creatures with arrows of flame.

Round 1
Orange Brother Grimm (22 damage, Evil Eye and Malicious Shadow from Itka)
Green Brother Grimm (22 damage)
Red Brother Grimm
BakBat
Ikta (Evil Eye and Malicious Shadow on Golden Orange)
Kaz and Zak (38 Damage, Zak: Grimstalker Sap Stage 2 DC 22, Clumsy 1)
Harsk (10 Damage)
Cal (8 Damage)
Zizarc

>Map<

Non-dirt part of this map is difficult terrain. Recall Knowledge (Nature) to identify the creatures.

You can still do some healing as part of the 10 minute downtime inbetween combat.

Cal pretends not to notice Charles as he tends to his own wounds

Medicine, Assurance, E : 2d8 + 10 ⇒ (5, 8) + 10 = 23
After all the other healing, it looked like he and Harsk were at about the same. If I'm way off, I can revise who Cal healed. 

Cal steps and quickly strikes at Orange so Harsk can get into the fight, too.

Skirmish Strike: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (6) + 15 = 21
damage : 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (2, 2) + 1 = 5

"Better listen to Bakbat, there. He doesn't mess around."
It looked like they spoke Common above, but if it was Sylvan, he'd do this in Sylvan.

Intimidation, Orange : 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (19) + 15 = 34

Strike, MAP: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (2) + 15 = 17
damage : 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (2, 1) + 1 = 4
Sneak damage if Orange is Frightened : 2d6 ⇒ (2, 3) = 5

Harsk drinks one of his lesser healing potions.

2d8 + 5 ⇒ (8, 3) + 5 = 16

**HOUSE GM ANNOUNCEMENT**

The ritual is a success and Gregaro Voth is free! The demiplane can’t control him any longer.
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GMs, the Gregaro Voth Free condition on page 18 is in effect.

Harsk decides to quickly recover with one of the Society-offered potions.

Cal takes a swing at the orange-tinted creature and critically insult him. Too bad the creature ducks under his blade.

Gregaro Voth's voice cries out throughout the realm. "Freedom! I can weaken Qxal's forces somewhat..." Zak already feels the toxic sap weaken just a bit.

Round 1
Orange Brother Grimm (22 damage, Malicious Shadow from Itka, Frightened 2)
Green Brother Grimm (22 damage)
Red Brother Grimm
BakBat
Ikta (Malicious Shadow on Golden Orange)
Kaz and Zak (38 Damage, Zak: Grimstalker Sap Stage 2 DC 21, Clumsy 1)
Harsk
Cal
Zizarc

>Map<

Non-dirt part of this map is difficult terrain. Recall Knowledge (Nature) to identify the creatures.

Zak steps to the side, where he's at least not completely surrounded.

As he does so he slices at the one pinned between him and Cal, the one the others have already hindered. Hopefully he can take it out and then he won't be surrounded at all.

While he does that, Kaz heals himself. Sharing each others' pain can be, well, a pain. But it does have its perks.

** Act Together. Kaz casts level two heal on himself while Zak steps. Healing: 2d8 + 16 ⇒ (4, 3) + 16 = 23
* Zak Attacks: 1d20 + 11 - 1 ⇒ (13) + 11 - 1 = 23 vs flanked Orange for slashing damage: 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (3, 4) + 2 = 9

Fort: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14

Clarifying: Evil Eye was on green; Malicious Shadow was on golden/orange, per the post here.

Zizarc takes a moment, patiently planning his next move.

Kaz heals Zak, and Zak steps around to hit the Orange creature once. The sap flows through his veins, dealing 2d6 ⇒ (6, 5) = 11 Poison damage and rendering him even more clumsy.

"The traitor is all yours..." The orange creature looks at Cal, who frightened him, and BakBat who burned him. His rage settles on BakBat, who gets two claws raked across his arm.

Even is Cal: 1d2 ⇒ 1
Claw: 1d20 + 15 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 15 - 2 = 30
Slashing: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (3, 1) + 7 = 11

Claw: 1d20 + 15 - 10 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 15 - 10 - 2 = 23
Slashing: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (5, 5) + 7 = 17 Critical Hit doubles damage
Will Save vs Dread Rune: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (15) + 12 = 27

He shakes off some of his fear and smiles at BakBat. 2 Fort Saves, DC 21 vs Poison.

The Green creature gets up close and personal with Itka and Harsk.
Even is Itka: 1d2 ⇒ 2
Claw: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (7) + 15 = 22
Slashing: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (4, 5) + 7 = 16

Claw: 1d20 + 15 - 10 ⇒ (20) + 15 - 10 = 25
Slashing: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (4, 1) + 7 = 12 Critical Hit doubles damage
Tearing into Itka, he murmurs. "Well, here I am. You wanted to see me?"
2 Fort Saves, DC 21 vs Poison.

The Red creature hisses after the orange one. "Hmpf! Leaving me your scraps? Fine!" She steps into flanking against Zak.
Claw: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (10) + 15 = 25
Slashing: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (2, 4) + 7 = 13
Claw: 1d20 + 15 - 10 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 15 - 10 - 2 = 9
Only one claw makes it through Zak's defenses.

Round 2
Orange Brother Grimm (31 damage, Malicious Shadow from Itka, Frightened 1)
Green Brother Grimm (22 damage)
Red Brother Grimm
BakBat (48 damage, 2 DC 21 Fort Saves vs Poison)
Ikta (40 damage, Malicious Shadow on Golden Orange, 2 DC 21 Fort Saves vs Poison)
Kaz and Zak (28 Damage, Zak: Grimstalker Sap (2 rounds, Stage 3 DC 21, Clumsy 2))
Harsk
Cal
Zizarc (Can also take Round 1 actions)

>Map<

Non-dirt part of this map is difficult terrain. Recall Knowledge (Nature) to identify the creatures.

Cal doesn't like how these things are whalin' on his friends. So he whale's back at Orange.

Strike vs FF+Frightened : 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (20) + 15 = 35
Damage, magical, Sneak : 2d6 + 1 + 2d6 ⇒ (2, 5) + 1 + (6, 3) = 17 Critical Hit doubles damage

Emboldened by how well that first strike went, he tries again.
If Orange dropped, he will also combo this as Skirmish Strike to move 5' east next to Zak and into Flanking with Harsk. But he's NOT doing that if Orange is still up, cause that'd just be stupid.
On Orange if it's still Up, on Green (with Flanking) if Orange went down.

Strike: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (5) + 15 = 20
Damage, magical, Sneak : 2d6 + 1 + 2d6 ⇒ (4, 5) + 1 + (1, 2) = 13

Cal just stares at Green, not needing to say anything at this point.
Intimidating Glare vs Green : 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (18) + 15 = 33

Cal finds a critical weapon on the orange colored creature and drives a shank into him, finishing him off. He takes advantage and steps into a flanking position with Harsk, which is good because he would have missed otherwise. Orange is dead.

The creature in deep Green almost loses his footing as Cal stares him down. Green has taken 35 damage and is Frightened 2.

DC 21 Fort vs Poison: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (17) + 13 = 30
DC 21 Fort vs Poison: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (13) + 13 = 26
Two successes.

Hmp. That hurt. Itka tries to keep her face expressionless to hide the pain, but her frown only deepens. "Hmp. Sure did. I have something for you." Itka steps back away from the irksome fey and conjures her greasy black tendrils, which wrap around the cold iron sling bullet she picked up earlier and flings it right into his torso.

Telekinetic Projectile (B), cold iron: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (7) + 12 = 193d6 + 4 ⇒ (2, 6, 3) + 4 = 15

◆ Step, ◆◆ Cast a spell

ROUND 1

◆ Tiger Stance ◆ Step ◆ Flurry of Blows

Flurry x Tiger Stance: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 121d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10
Flurry x Tiger Stance: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 121d8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

ROUND 2

Flurry of Blows ◆ Strike ◆ Strike

Flurry x Tiger Stance: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 231d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
Flurry x Tiger Stance: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 141d8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
Tiger Stance: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 91d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9
Tiger Stance: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 91d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

all vs green; flank
UPD classical flurry of misses (

Of the many attacks that come his way, only Zizarc is able to score a blow. Green is at 39 damage, Frightened 2.

**HOUSE GM ANNOUNCEMENT**

Excellent work, Pathfinders! We have repelled the Thorned Monarch’s advance forces.
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GMs, the Advance Repelled condition on page 19 is in effect.

**HOUSE GM ANNOUNCEMENT**

Suddenly, there is a strange shaking, like an earthquake rippling through the ground and air alike. The plants in the demiplane begin to grow and change. Oraiah Tolal calls out, “They’re here! The Thorned Monarch has arrived in the demiplane! And they’re not alone. We have an invasion to fight!”
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GMs, this is your 1-day warning. Please wrap up your current encounters and prepare to move to Part 3.

"Bah! The Monarch will have your heads soon enough!" The creatures quickly flee into the woods.

Damage totals.
BakBat (48 damage)
Ikta (40 damage)
Kaz and Zak (28 Damage)

You have enough time for 1 10-minute activity like Treat Wounds. We'll resume the finale when the House GM makes a post.

Fort: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29 Success! Level 2: poison damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5
Fort: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13 Failure! Level 3: poison damage: 2d6 ⇒ (6, 1) = 7
Fort: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23 Success! Level 2: poison damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2
Most monster venoms have a max duration of six rounds, I think?

Zak looks worse before he looks better.

"I.. don't have a lot of magic left for healing," says Kaz.

"Do you need a potion Kaz?"

Harsk tries to help the kobold without a potion

Medicine: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 28

Even with Harsk's aid, it's not enough to stop the poison from coursing through.

The poison ends after 6 rounds, yes.

"Bah. Run away ya' feckless fey. We'll kill ya' another day," Cal shouts at the retreating Grimms. In reality, he's not nearly as confident as his boast would sound as he looks at the state of his teammates.

He attends to Ikta's wound with a surprising tenderness. Even though she's certainly not his type, he likes the curmudgeonly old hag witch. As a friend. Only. {shudder}

Treat Wounds, Assurance (E) : 2d8 + 10 ⇒ (5, 7) + 10 = 22

Cal also has continual recovery. If we ever get more than a single 10-minute break.

**HOUSE GM ANNOUNCEMENT**

As the last of the fey attackers fall, a sudden, eerie silence descends over the demiplane. A vision of a green moth—their body composed of thorny vines and their eyes burning with alien malevolence—clouds the eyes of each Pathfinder, and a sinister voice rings in every ear.

“You have stolen my crown and invaded my domain. I have destroyed civilizations for lesser slights. None of you shall leave this place alive!”
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GMs, please end any remaining encounters from Part 2 and begin Part 3.

Benarry and Blackthane stand side by side and the half-orc claps her friend on the shoulder. “This is it! You got one more battle in you before you retire again?” Blackthane scoffs. “I’ve got more than that! To battle, Pathfinders! The Thorned Monarch is nothing without their army!”

With the Pathfinder army pushing the Monarch's forces back, you all feel strengthened and bolstered, giving temporary reprieve against the enemy. You gain 15 temporary HP.

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Yay, more blood!

You're gonna bleed!

To our joy!

You will feed!

A haunting chant resonates through the forest. Two small fey bound up, checking their scythes, spiked boots and red hats before giggling. A collection of twigs also bounce up next to them.

Harsk narrows his eyes and prepares for the onslaught.

Round 1
Harsk
Red Hat
White Twig
Blue Twig
Green Hat
Gray Twig
Orange Twig
Kaz and Zak (42 Damage)
Ikta (18 damage)
Cal
Zizarc
BakBat (48 damage)

>Map<

Recall Knowledge (Nature) checks can be done against the guys with the hats and the animated twigs.

You still have an opportunity to retcon your 10 minute activity if you haven't done it.

Don't forget your aid tokens.

while waiting around for healing, BakBat will drink a lesser healing potion: 2d8 + 5 ⇒ (8, 6) + 5 = 19.

Then, he'll drink another: 2d8 + 5 ⇒ (3, 5) + 5 = 13

Upon seeing these new combatants, BakBat will Recall Knowledge (Nature): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27 on them.

Harsk's Healing: 4d8 ⇒ (5, 4, 1, 1) = 11

Kaz also drinks his potions.
Potions: 2d8 ⇒ (7, 4) = 11

...and casts heal on himself as his last spell.
Heal: 1d8 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12

Earlier:

He attends to Ikta's wound with a surprising tenderness. Even though she's certainly not his type, he likes the curmudgeonly old hag witch. As a friend. Only. {shudder}

Treat Wounds, Assurance (E): 2d8 + 10 ⇒ (5, 7) + 10 = 22 

"Hmp. Thanks." Itka gives Cal a nod of appreciation for the healing. Despite the fact that his amorous tendencies remind her of the people she tried desperately to avoid when she was a slave, he sure puts that Grim Trophy to good use. As she chugs a healing potion, she muses: Hmp. As long as he doesn't look at *me* that way, we'll get along fine.

Scenario provided moderate healing potion: 3d8 + 10 ⇒ (8, 2, 2) + 10 = 22

Itka is now at 60+15/62 HP. Good enough.

Harsk lets the enemy come to him, first.

BakBat realizes the bearded gnomes are Red Caps. They are fast, they heal quickly, and they love trampling foes with their steel toes. They have a weakness to cold iron weapons, and they also can be repelled by holy symbols. If you raise the symbol with an interact action, the Red Caps have to will themselves to not flee.

Speaking of which, the Red Caps giggle and rush into battle. The Red Cap in the Red Hat moves up to Harsk and raises its scythe high.
Scythe: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (8) + 15 = 23
Slashing: 1d10 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15

The Red Cap with Green pants juggles her scythe as she swings at Cal. "Nice hat you got there, fella. I'll take good care of it!" She licks her lips and cuts into him before he can prepare his defenses.
Scythe: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (7) + 15 = 22
Slashing: 1d10 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15

The living twigs spend their efforts moving through the thick underbrush.

Round 1
Red Cap in the Red Hat
White Twig
Blue Twig
Red Cap in the Green Pants
Gray Twig
Orange Twig
Kaz and Zak (8 Damage, 15 Temp HP)
Ikta (2 damage, 15 Temp HP)
Cal
Zizarc (15 Temp HP)
BakBat (16 damage, 15 Temp HP)

Round 2
Harsk (Can take Round 1 Actions)

>Map<

Recall Knowledge (Nature) checks can be done against the guys with the hats and the animated twigs.

You still have an opportunity to retcon your 10 minute activity if you haven't done it.

Don't forget your aid tokens.

"I don' think you'd look near as good as me in this hat, you little bugger," Cal retorts as the scythe barely misses.

Bon Mot vs Green Will DC: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (3) + 14 = 17

"Besides, you're not gonna have a place to put it after I take yer ugly head off," he finishes with only death in his normally mirthful eyes.

Intimidation : 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (7) + 15 = 22
Grim Trophy vs Redcaps Green & Red

And to make his point clear, he combos up a step into flanking and a slash as if truly trying to take the fey's head off.

Attack Green, Flanking : 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (19) + 15 = 34 Crit? 
Damage, S, Sneak : 2d6 + 1 + 2d6 ⇒ (1, 6) + 1 + (1, 5) = 14

"BakBat know things. They heal up fast, and cold iron hurts them more. They step on folk, and they hate holy symbols."

"Esn feyer toyt!" BakBat shouts as he casts Scorching Ray (As a third level spell) against the Redcaps and a twig.

Vs Red: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 21
Vs Green: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (15) + 12 = 27
Vs Blue: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (11) + 12 = 23

Fire Damage: 6d6 + 1 ⇒ (5, 6, 2, 5, 4, 4) + 1 = 27