[ACO] PF2e Q14 - The Swordlord's Challenge (P2) (Inactive)

Game Master UncleFroggy

Haohji moves in on Dura and tries to swat her. But she easily dodges his attack. Maurice rushes in on his mount until he's 10 feet from Thisnabel. He stabs at Thisnabel and almost sends her to the mat with one strike. Halran growls in pain at the acid splash from Maurice's attack. Unfortunately, he leaves himself open to an opportunistic strike from Halran.

Halran AoO; Aldori Dueling Sword vs Maurice AC 18: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

Dura attacks Haohji and tries to reduce their opponents by one.

Aldori Dueling Sword vs Haohji AC 17: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15
Aldori Dueling Sword vs Haohji AC 17, MAP: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11

Cursing, she steps away from Haohji.

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1-2
Tactical Map
Active Conditions: Nonlethal combat; KO means "death"
Before your Turn:
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Those with ** may go

-2-
**Ghul - AC 21 (23 w/shield), 38/38 (AC 23); Unifax AC 19
Thisnabel (-15; Aldori Parry, +2 AC)
Rhenei
"Moonshadow" - AC 19 (21 w/shield), 15/28 (AC 21; Shield hp: 17/20)
Halran (-5)
Haohji Umesaki - AC 17 (18 w/shield), 22/22
Maurice Bonaparte - AC 19, 28/28
Dura

-1-
**Zahnder - AC 18, 17/17
**Rosa Valentine - AC 19 (20 w/shield), 32/32

Ghul advances hands over knuckles, his posture stooped, dragging his shield behind, and hoisting it akimbo once more.

◆) Raise Shield (to AC 23)
◆) Stride
+
↺) Glimpse of Redemption (Redeem or Resist 5 + Enfeeble 2)
↺) Shield Block (if 18 or less damage)
~) First Reaction to Trigger

◆) Stride

Unifax - radiant steed! - follows Ghul, his own posture perfectly erect, elegant, and beaming with grace and beauty.

Rosa triggers the extension of her blade and moves to the center of the group.

She sends the blade sweeping towards Thisnabel

Attack: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16
damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Curling it back at her side she stands ready for anyone who tries to approach.

The young man pulls out his rapier and excitedly, if a bit nervously moves up to create a flank with the halfling and stabs at their foe.
1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20 -2 ac for flank
1d6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7 Piercing
1d6 ⇒ 1 sneaky damage

Rosa triggers the extension of her blade and sends Thisnabel to the mat. Zahnder takes advantage of the flank with Halran and manages to poke him.

Rhenei concentrates and puts his hands (Paws?) together. A fan of water shoots out and engulfs Haohji, Rosa, Ghul and Zahnder.

Burning Hands (Water), bludgeoning, DC 17 Reflex Save: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 1) = 2
SHEESH!

Disgusted, he makes a flicking motion with his wrist and sends an ice ball at Haohji.

Elemental Toss, Water vs Haohji AC 17: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11

Man, the dice bot doesn't like me today.

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 2
Tactical Map
Active Conditions: Nonlethal combat; KO means "death"
Before your Turn:
DC 17 Basic Reflex: Ghul, Haohji, Zahnder, Rosa
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Those with ** may go

Ghul - AC 21 (23 w/shield), 38/38 (AC 23); Unifax AC 19
Rhenei
**"Moonshadow" - AC 19 (21 w/shield), 15/28 (AC 21; Shield hp: 17/20)
Halran (-13)
Haohji Umesaki - AC 17 (18 w/shield), 22/22
Maurice Bonaparte - AC 19, 28/28
Dura
Zahnder - AC 18, 17/17
Rosa Valentine - AC 19 (20 w/shield), 32/32

Relex against Watery Hands ") 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18

Rosa will use her AoO on the spell casting

Moonshadow turns to Halran. ”Good hit”, he rasps. ”Let’s see if you can take it”

Demoralize (Intimidating Glare), Strike (flanking), Raise Shield

Intimidation: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13

Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Reflex vs 2 fire Burning Hands (DC 17) w/ +2 bulwark: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 6 + 2 = 24

A single flame licks the dry skin of our gaunt hero, marring his already misshapen skin further but nigh unnoticeably...

Reflex: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18 Save for half?

Hoahji ducks and rolls out of the way of the watery burst, none the worse for wear...

Reflex: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27

[Dice=Reflex]1d20 +8

Oh damn, way to crit on that save!

Rosa takes the opening Rhenei give her and strikes the Ysoki. He yelps in pain but continues the casting, though his aim was affected.

Zahnder, Ghul and Haohji all manage to get out of the way and only get droplets of water. Rosa avoids the spray entirely. Moonshadow stares daggers at Halran before swinging at him. Halran nimbly dodges and sticks his tongue out at Moonshadow.

Halran takes a step north before swinging at both Moonshadow and Zahnder.

Aldori Dueling Sword vs Moonshadow AC 21: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23
Aldori Dueling Sword vs Zahnder AC 18, MAP: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
Slashing vs Moonshadow: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

As his sword gets through Moonshadow's defenses, Halran winks at his quarry and says gaily "That's how it's done my friend!"

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 2
Tactical Map
Active Conditions: Nonlethal combat; KO means "death"
Before your Turn:
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Those with ** may go

Ghul - AC 21 (23 w/shield), 37/38 (AC 23); Unifax AC 19
Rhenei (-5)
"Moonshadow" - AC 19 (21 w/shield), 11/28 (AC 21; Shield hp: 13/20)
Halran (-13)
**Haohji Umesaki - AC 17 (18 w/shield), 21/22
**Maurice Bonaparte - AC 19, 28/28
Dura
Zahnder - AC 18, 16/17
Rosa Valentine - AC 19 (20 w/shield), 32/32

Haohji attempts to kick at Dura's knee to throw off her balance after stepping in, then raises his shield!

Actions:
1) Step
2) Snagging Strike
3) Raise shield

Reaction: Shield Block (buckler)

Club: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9 Jeez Louise! Hero point!

Club: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20 Better.
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

If hit, Dura is FF until the start of my next turn.

Haohji steps forward and whacks Dura's knee, throwing her off balance, before raising his buckler.

Moved your token as well. I'm assuming you're on a phone :)

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 2
Tactical Map
Active Conditions: Nonlethal combat; KO means "death"
Before your Turn:
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Those with ** may go

Ghul - AC 21 (23 w/shield), 37/38 (AC 23); Unifax AC 19
Rhenei (-5)
"Moonshadow" - AC 19 (21 w/shield), 11/28 (AC 21; Shield hp: 13/20)
Halran (-13)
Haohji Umesaki - AC 17 (18 w/shield), 21/22 (AC 18; Shield hp: 6/6)
**Maurice Bonaparte - AC 19, 28/28
Dura (-6; FF)
Zahnder - AC 18, 16/17
Rosa Valentine - AC 19 (20 w/shield), 32/32

Just realized I forgot to apply Ghul's reaction.

Halran feels the weight of guilt of hurting Moonshadow. As his sword begins to bite into Moonshadow, he pulls the blow and does no damage.

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 2
Tactical Map
Active Conditions: Nonlethal combat; KO means "death"
Before your Turn:
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Those with ** may go

Ghul - AC 21 (23 w/shield), 37/38 (AC 23); Unifax AC 19
Rhenei (-5)
"Moonshadow" - AC 19 (21 w/shield), 15/28 (AC 21; Shield hp: 17/20)
Halran (-13)
Haohji Umesaki - AC 17 (18 w/shield), 21/22 (AC 18; Shield hp: 6/6)
**Maurice Bonaparte - AC 19, 28/28
Dura (-6; FF)
Zahnder - AC 18, 16/17
Rosa Valentine - AC 19 (20 w/shield), 32/32

Adjusted Moonshadow's hp to reflect Ghul's reaction

Thank you!

Ghoul flashes his fangs at Halran - rotting and jagged - causing the otherwise confident swordsman to pull his blow, repelled by the sheer bestiality of our doomed knight!

↺) Glimpse of Redemption (Redeem or Resist 5 + Enfeeble 2)

Once he does, his hideous face, contorted from the passage of time, desiccated and dry, cracks into a broken smile.

Action 1: Direct mount to move in, let me strike once, then move out.

Mount moves in.

Action 2: Strike vs Halran: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18
Damage: 1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 1 = 10

Mount moves back.

Action 3: Recharge Spellstrike

Ghoul flashes his fangs at Halran - rotting and jagged - causing the otherwise confident swordsman to pull his blow, repelled by the sheer bestiality of our doomed knight!

↺) Glimpse of Redemption (Redeem or Resist 5 + Enfeeble 2)

Once he does, his hideous face, contorted from the passage of time, desiccated and dry, cracks into a broken smile.

A penance stare!

Action 1: Direct mount to move in, let me strike once, then move out.

Mount moves in.

Action 2: [dice=Strike vs Halran]1d20+8
[Dice=Damage]1d6+3+1

Mount moves back.

Action 3: Recharge Spellstrike

What are you striking with?

Lance

Maurice charges in and stabs Halran with his lance. The lance strikes Halran right in the chest and keeps going, emerging from his back. Halran appears shocked, before falling off the lance and onto the mat.

Dura strides into a flank with Haohji and strikes at him twice.

Aldori Dueling Sword vs Haohji AC 18, FF: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26
Aldori Dueling Sword vs Haohji AC 17, FF, MAP: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19
Slashing, Crit: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9 Doubled to 18
Slashing: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Dura's first blow cleaves Haohji's buckler in half as she stabs him in the chest. Her second strike only opens a slice in his arm.

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 2-3
Tactical Map
Active Conditions: Nonlethal combat; KO means "death"
Before your Turn:
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Those with ** may go

-3-
**Ghul - AC 21 (23 w/shield), 37/38 (AC 23); Unifax AC 19
Rhenei (-5)
"Moonshadow" - AC 19 (21 w/shield), 15/28 (AC 21; Shield hp: 17/20)
Haohji Umesaki - AC 17, 2/22 (shield destroyed)
Maurice Bonaparte - AC 19, 28/28
Dura (-6; FF)

-2-
**Zahnder - AC 18, 16/17
**Rosa Valentine - AC 19 (20 w/shield), 32/32

May I take my Attack of opportunity on Dura? I would have opted for that rather than use the shield block. If so...

Attack of Opportunity, Club: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10 I hate this dice roller. I think that means I would be at 0 hp.

I understand if you hold me to my reaction. Otherwise, using Shield Block should reduce the damage by 9 right? 3 hardness and 6 hp? Then I should have 8 hp left? Am I misunderstanding shield block?

Up to you. I can reverse the shield block if you like, but it would knock you out of the fight. :)

Getting his first lick in, our pallid hero shambles right up to Dura and thwacked her with his shield!

Everstand Shield Boss (Blunt): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 121d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

◆) Raise Shield (to AC 23)
◆) Stride
◆) Strike
+
↺) Glimpse of Redemption (Redeem or Resist 5 + Enfeeble 2)
↺) Shield Block (if 18 or less damage)
~) First Reaction to Trigger

Rosa lashes her sword through the air as she stares at Dura. You are unworthy.

demoralize: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19

With a crack as sharp as her words the blade stands forward at the half-orc.

Attack: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17
damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

With another word a glowing green shield sprouts from the tattoo on her wrist.

*Demoralize
*Strike
*Shield cantrip

Thank you for allowing me to keep up... I am so conflicted. I am still getting used to the system, and finding out what is more beneficial. I will go with the shield block this time, though I feel like I should still keep that roll for my next attack... :(

Rosa informs Dura of her worthiness, which appears to affect the orc. Rosa's weapon also scores a minor scratch on Dura's arm. Ghul shambles up to Dura and tries to bash her with his shield, but he almost drops it instead.

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 2-3
Tactical Map
Active Conditions: Nonlethal combat; KO means "death"
Before your Turn:
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Those with ** may go

-3-
Ghul - AC 21 (23 w/shield), 37/38 (AC 23); Unifax AC 19
Rhenei (-5)
"Moonshadow" - AC 19 (21 w/shield), 15/28 (AC 21; Shield hp: 17/20)
Haohji Umesaki - AC 17, 2/22 (shield destroyed)
Maurice Bonaparte - AC 19, 28/28
Dura (-10; FF)

-2-
**Zahnder - AC 18, 16/17
Rosa Valentine - AC 19 (20 w/shield), 32/32

Seeing his foe go down, the young rogue sees another foe still standing and runs up to poke her
1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22 rapier
1d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9 pokey piercing

and then slice at her
1d20 + 7 - 4 ⇒ (1) + 7 - 4 = 4 rapier
1d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10 slash

He will use his reaction to add +2 to his AC if he is attacked

Thank you for allowing me to keep up... I am so conflicted. I am still getting used to the system, and finding out what is more beneficial. I will go with the shield block this time, though I feel like I should still keep that roll for my next attack... :(

We all started from where you are now. So no worries :) And when you decide to run your 01-06, save me a seat! :)

Zahnder runs up and manages to poke Dura in the chest.

Rhenei attempts to finish off Haohji

Aldori Dueling Sword vs Haohji AC 17, FF: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23
Slashing: 1d8 ⇒ 3

Rhenei's sword gets through Haohji's defenses. However, seeing Ghul's reaction gives him pause and he pulls the blow at the last instant, not doing any damage.

He then sends Dura some much needed healing, though it might be too little too late.

Healing: 1d8 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 3
Tactical Map
Active Conditions: Nonlethal combat; KO means "death"
Before your Turn:
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Those with ** may go

Ghul - AC 21 (23 w/shield), 37/38 (AC 23); Unifax AC 19
Rhenei (-5)
**"Moonshadow" - AC 19 (21 w/shield), 15/28 (AC 21; Shield hp: 17/20)
**Haohji Umesaki - AC 17, 2/22 (shield destroyed)
**Maurice Bonaparte - AC 19, 28/28
Dura (-3; FF; Frightened 1)
Zahnder - AC 18, 16/17
Rosa Valentine - AC 19 (20 w/shield), 32/32

Whew, thanks, Ghul!

Haohji, barely holding on, shakes off the demolished buckler and readies to release a flurry on Dura!

All 3 actions, Snagging Strikes, first with the club, following two barehanded!

Club: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9 Assuming that hits, Dura is FF until the start of my next turn or until she is no longer in reach.

Left Hook: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
Damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Front Kick: 1d20 ⇒ 13
Damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Moonshadow moves up to support Haohji. He braces his shield against the man’s back, and says, ”Hold on!” Then he stabs at the ratfolk, and says, ”Run away!”

Stride, Lay on Hands (heal 6, +2 AC for 1 rd), Strike

Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Heal me? If so, thanks!

Haohji smacks Dura once with his club, then follows up with another painful left hook. His front kick, however, is just short. Moonshadow closes to where Haohji is struggling to contain Dura. He reaches out and provides some much needed healing to the fighter before trying to strike Rhenei. Unfortunately, his strike misses the Ysoki by inches.

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 3
Tactical Map
Active Conditions: Nonlethal combat; KO means "death"
Before your Turn:
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Those with ** may go

Ghul - AC 21 (23 w/shield), 37/38 (AC 23); Unifax AC 19
Rhenei (-5)
"Moonshadow" - AC 19 (21 w/shield), 15/28 (AC 21; Shield hp: 17/20)
Haohji Umesaki - AC 17, 8/22
**Maurice Bonaparte - AC 19, 28/28
Dura (-17; FF; Frightened 1)
Zahnder - AC 18, 16/17
Rosa Valentine - AC 19 (20 w/shield), 32/32

Action 1: Command mount to charge in, let me strike, then move back.

Mount moves in.

Action 2&3: Spellstrike using lance, casting Acid Splash vs. Dura: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13
Damage: 1d6 + 3 + 1 + 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 1 + (4) + 1 = 12

Mount moves out

Maurice charges in, attempts to strike Dura and moves back out. However, his strikes don't reach her.

Dura stabs Haohji again, trying to at least get one of the Pathfinders out.

Aldori Dueling Sword vs Haohji AC 17: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12
Aldori Dueling Sword vs Haohji AC 17, MAP: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

She takes a step back out of reach.

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 3-4
Tactical Map
Active Conditions: Nonlethal combat; KO means "death"
Before your Turn:
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Those with ** may go

-4-
**Ghul - AC 21 (23 w/shield), 37/38 (AC 23); Unifax AC 19
Rhenei (-5)
"Moonshadow" - AC 19 (21 w/shield), 15/28 (AC 21; Shield hp: 17/20)
Haohji Umesaki - AC 17, 8/22
Maurice Bonaparte - AC 19, 28/28
Dura (-17)

-3-
**Zahnder - AC 18, 16/17
**Rosa Valentine - AC 19 (20 w/shield), 32/32

”I suggest you yield”

Sensing the blood in his opponent’s neck, Ghul manages to restrain himself, instead swacking her with his shield two-handed.

Everstand Shield Boss (Blunt) vs Dura: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 261d8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

◆) Raise Shield (to AC 23)
◆) Strike
+
↺) Glimpse of Redemption (Redeem or Resist 5 + Enfeeble 2)
↺) Shield Block (if 18 or less damage)
~) First Reaction to Trigger

◆) Stride

Reeling up hoove over hoove, Unifax corners his opponent, boxing her into her corner, leaving her flank side exposed.

Rosa joins Ghul in hurrying Dura

Attack, Dura: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12
damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

When her sword flies wide she turns instead to Rhenei.

Scurry off little mouse. This is no place for you.

Intimidate: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

The while blow takes the sting out of her words and she is left simply letting her sword do the talking.

Attack, MAP, Rhenei: 1d20 + 10 - 5 ⇒ (15) + 10 - 5 = 20
damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Zahnder steps to try and engage the little ratfolk. As he moves he attempts to act like he tripped

Ooops, he says as he acts as if his feet are caught on each other.

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5 Deception to feint and make mousey flatfooted
Hero Point
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24

and then attempts to poke mouse
1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21 -2 AC if flat footed
1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5 pokey rapier
1d6 ⇒ 4 sneak attack

Ghul swats Dura with his shield. It strikes with a resounding thud and sends her to the mat. Rosa swings at Rhenei twice, hitting with the second strike. Zahnder strides forward and appears to trip over his own feet. Rhenei steps forward to try to take advantage of it. Alas! He fell for Zahnder's trap. Zahnder's sword immediately swings upward and pokes him in the chest.

"Good one." Rhenei says softly before dropping to the mat.

COMBAT OVER!

Both Marcos and Orlaelia roar with approval and end the bout. The students are quickly revived with healing potions and completely healed by the time you return to the sitting room.

"Good trick! I completely fell for it! You'll have to teach us how to do that!!" Rhenei crows as he demonstrates being felled by Zahnder.

"What's that shield made of? Feels like a rock hit me!" Dura gripes, looking at Ghul.

All in all, the two masters are pleased by the "trials". Marcos is even more impressed with the way you handled yourselves, not only in combat but also in your demeanor with the students.

"You can stay the night and return to Absalom tomorrow if you like. I'll be staying on for a few more days to close up the Lodge and settle things with Orlaelia. In either case, let's eat!!"

Marcos arranges for magnificent feast at one of Restov’s finest taverns for everyone to celebrate new friendships made, challenges overcome, and to toast to new alliances.

FIN

Thanks for playing all!

Haohji smiles and helps Dura up, Dang, you hit hard! Devastated my poor buckler! It was merely by the strength of my friends that I pulled through! I count myself blessed that I have had this opportunity! I hope to see you all again!

"Steel" he says while Unifax helps her up, keeping his distance as the bruises well up on her body.

Later, they both disappear during drinks when it seems that the social affair is well under way, seeking new adventure, beast and beast of burden...

Haohji smiles and helps Dura up, Dang, you hit hard! Devastated my poor buckler! It was merely by the strength of my friends that I pulled through! I count myself blessed that I have had this opportunity! I hope to see you all again!

Moonshadow reaches into one of his pouches, and pulls out a bit of sniffing brown fur.

”Moonmouse says ‘You’re welcome’”, he says sternly, before putting it away.

Later, during the feast, he sneaks bits of food into the pouch.

Zahnder will tell the group It was not a technique I was ever taught to do, I just thought I would try it out and see if it worked, this time it did!

He will thank the group for this opportunity and states that one day he wants to come and study Aldori techniques here with them.