GM Euan's Jade Regent

Game Master Euan

As they talk, Rory has an idea about fabricating wands. Turning towards Kisaiya he asks, "Hey Kisaiya, that fancy sword let you airwalk, is that something it could do for others?" He smiles, "And would it be able to help make a wand to airwalk? I'm wondering what Storm would think about that sort of thing."

"I believe I have the requisite components."

Mukluk pauses to think about the request, and that how he'll need to help from Koya to get it done. He nods slowly, thinking about how best to proceed.

"Ayep, we can do that. We can do that for sure. But we'll need to butter up Moose before, you know, to make sure he'll be on board," Mukluk replies.

Mukluk nods at Durgan. "You want to help me butter up Moose? It'll be fun. I'll go get butter and you get a spatula."

Eventually, Mukluk will work with Koya to complete the request.

Kisaiya scratches her head at Rory’s question. ”Uh, well the way I see it, Suishen is its own person, so I would just ask it. I’m not even really its owner, just its wielder, so I wouldn’t feel comfortable giving it, well, orders, you know?” She respectfully holds up Suishen in its scabbard. ”Just be respectful when you ask it, Rory. Not only is it an important royal artifact, but its very old and swords are very sacred to the Empress of Heaven, Patron of Minkai.”

Scratching his head, Rory pauses. He was used to talking to Storm, the wolf was a living creature. It wasn't weird speaking to a living creature, Mukluk talked to Moose, he was a living creature. Even the new helmet was an angel in the shape of a hat, and Mukluk spoke to it, as Durgan had. Maybe it wasn't weird speaking to inanimate objects, but it felt like it.

Shrugging, Rory cleared his throat and faces the scabbarded sword. "Um, Mister Sword, I saw how you made Kisaiya, and well, I like the idea of making Storm 'Air Walk' airwalk but I don't have that strong of magic, at least not yet. Would you be willing to help me make a wand sometime so I can let Storm fly?"

Shrugging, Rory cleared his throat and faces the scabbarded sword. "Um, Mister Sword, I saw how you made Kisaiya, and well, I like the idea of making Storm 'Air Walk' airwalk but I don't have that strong of magic, at least not yet. Would you be willing to help me make a wand sometime so I can let Storm fly?"

”I think that’s a reasonable request. And I’ve never made anything before. So this may be interesting. Yes, I agree.” the sword finally answers formally.

You’re plodding along, descending the mountainside a few days past the peak (Sarenith 11 a Sunday) when you spy a couple of rough towers in the pass ahead. As you close, you are hailed.

This dark-furred creature raises a spiked morningstar, its tiny, milk-white eyes glittering with the thrill of the coming battle. Yet it first cries out to the party in rough common, ”Ho there! We’ll be taking some of your goods if you want to pass beyond these towers!“ He gestures to the nearly half dozen well built hairy bastards on the road before you - and you can’t help but see the archer to his right with a massive bow. A few other creatures can be seen carefully surrounding the caravan - though they all keep their distance for now.

New map up! I’ve front-loaded the party in the lead wagons. Some encounters are supposed to be ‘caravan’ encounters, which are boring and lame, so I’ll be converting a few to regular encounters. In these cases, the NPCs are facing foes of their own and cannot directly aid you - Ameiko excepted of course.

As tensions are high, please limit your actions to one round, and chatter too of course. It is a move action to descend from a wagon.

Mukluk will stop his cart pretty quickly when the voices hit his ears.

1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14 Know (Local)

"I think those are bugbears, which are not to be confused with bearbugs. Bearbugs are completely different, though it's not likely you want to find either in your bedroll at night," Mukluk announces to the party, able to identify the foes, but not much else.

He doesn't plan on doing the talking here. He'll let someone less worried about getting murdert do the talking.

Not really believing the creatures were only interested in 'some' of their goods, Rory starts to move Storm toward the second wagon where Kisaiya is riding. As he moves, he hears Mukluk say the beasts were either bugbears, or bearbugs. Not really sure the difference the stores the information and asks his friend and her friends sword, "Kisaiya, Mister Sword, remember we were talking about 'air walk'? Do you think this might be a good time to test it on Storm? I think we can get to those two archers on the top pretty quick."

Not wanting to overstep he adds, "Unless you want to Kisaiya, I mean it is your sword." Shaking his head, "Well, I know it's Ameiko's sword, and she lent it..." He looks up towards the snarling bare bug bed bear. "never mind, you know what I mean."

Knowledge (Local): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23
"Bugbears."

"Hold on Kisaiya, I've got a better idea. Shall we go to the archers instantly?"

If Kisaiya agrees, Durgan will draw his morningstar and cast Dimension Door, bringing himself and Kisaiya onto the tower with the archers.

Kisaiya nods. ”I like the sound of that, Durgan.” She shrugs at Rory. ”I’ll get you next time.”

With a quick word of magical power, Durgan brings himself and Kisaiya to the enemy archers' tower.

Moved my icon on the map - can't move Kisaiya's of course.

Seeing their finest warrior transport to the top of the tower, Rory knew it was up to the rest of them to stall the creatures until Kisaiya and Durgan could return. Wanting to slow the enemy down until his friends return, Rory contemplates the few spells at his disposal. Making his decision, he turns towards the enemy, casting stone call. Placing the center of the gravel storm so that as many of the creatures and as much distance between them and the caravan could be covered.

Standard casts Stone Call 1/7 rounds
damage: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 2) = 4

Mukluk stares at the 5 bugbears in the road, not really sure why he is in front facing them all, and he gulps.

"Uh, that's not good. Not good at all," Mukluk counts the number of bugbears that he and Moose face. "I think that's five. Did you count the same number, Moose? Five of them? Well, that's not good at all. Usually, we face zero bugbears, and that's a good number to face. Five is too many, right Moose? We prefer zero."

Mukluk offers a glitterdust to green, orange, & purple. He stands up. No way to retreat when he has to protect Moose. DC 20 Will vs. blind.

Kisaiya shakes her head at the bugbears as she appears behind them. ”You will not be taking anything from us, nor anyone else.” Having practiced more with Suishen, Kisaiya is finally able to incorporate it into her self-taught fighting style, and she settles into the stance before slashing twice at the closest bugbear.

Primary Attack with Suishen: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (9) + 14 = 23
Primary Damage: 1d8 + 7 + 1d6 ⇒ (5) + 7 + (1) = 13

Secondary Attack with Suishen: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23
Secondary Damage: 1d8 + 7 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + 7 + (1) = 9

Rory summons the very rocks themselves to help defend the party - and attack their enemies! Durgan dimension doors to the tower with himself and Kisaiya who slashes at the leader twice... but misses! Mukluk brings the glitter and tries to blind their foes! Ameiko gets down off the wagon as she draws her blade and begins to inspire the party (now +2 folks!).

Green Will: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7 vs DC 20
Orange Will: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11 vs DC 20
Purple Will: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15 vs DC 20

”Well... all right then!” cries the leader as he’s skewered by Kisaiya.

A bit surprised by the suddenness of your response, the bugbears are caught a bit off guard. However they rally quickly.

- Round 2 -
Kisaiya - 19
Rory - 14
Durgan - 5
Mukluk - 3
Ameiko - 2
- Round 3 -
Good Folk - 23
Green - 23 (-4hp, blind)
Orange - 23 (-4hp, blind)
Purple - 23 (-4hp)
Pink - 23 (-4hp)
Yellow - 23 (-4hp)

• First up me!

The blinded and terrain challenged muck about blindly moving just ten feet toward the sounds of battle (double move).

Green Will: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18 vs DC 20
Orange Will: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14 vs DC 20
Purple Will: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22 vs DC 20

Yellow and pink, unblinded, moves a bit further (double move).

The archer drops his bow, and draws a nasty looking notched scimitar and swings on Kisaiya.
Scimitar on Kisaiya: 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 11 + 2 = 18 damage: 1d6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 2 = 6

The leader casts defensively and reaches out to touch Kisaiya!
Defensive Cast: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26 vs DC 16
Melee touch: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10 vs AC 12

She misses with her attack, but holds the charge as a greenish glow cackles around her fist.

• Next up, everyone.

Durgan smashes at the leader with his morningstar.

Attack, PA, IC +2: 1d20 + 9 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 9 - 2 + 2 = 28
Damage: 1d8 + 5 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 5 + 6 + 2 = 20

Seeing the yellow bug creature wading through the gravel and dirt, Rory touches Storms flanks with his bare heels. "Get 'em Storm." As the wolf rushes forwards snapping at the creature and trying to drag it to the ground, Rory draws his scimitar and slashes at the creature as well.

Stone Call (2/7), Inspire (+ 2) Storm 45 ft move, Outflank attack: bite Precise strike, Rory Outflank Attack + 1 scimitar Precise strike,
bite: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 10 + 2 = 19 for damage: 1d6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 2 = 11 P.S.: 1d6 ⇒ 6 trip: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 10 + 2 = 17
Scimitar: 1d20 + 15 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 15 + 2 = 20 for damage: 1d4 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 2 = 11 P.S.: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Round 2

Mukluk goes to scratch his head, and remembers that Hergarval exists when his hand doesn't hit scalp.

"Oh Hergie! I forgot you were there! HAW! HAW! Did you want to go help Stormy? Stormy could use some help, I think, that's for sure. Them bugbears don't look very nice and I have to stay here and protect Moose," Mukluk speaks aloud.

If Hergarval doesn't mind, it will fly to Storm and offer an aid to the friend-wolf: Aid. 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6 temp hp. (The morale +1 won't stack with Ameiko's song.) While Hergarval is nearby, Storm gets "+2 deflection bonus to its AC against evil foes, and a +2 resistance bonus on all saving throws made against evil effects or spells cast by evil creatures."

Mukluk gets out of the cart as a move action, drawing his wand as he goes. He will shoot at the blind orange.

Scorching Ray:
1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 5 + 2 = 16 touch to hit;
4d6 + 2 ⇒ (4, 6, 4, 1) + 2 = 17 fire damage
6/26 left.

Kisaiya sees the leader trying some fancy in-battle spellcasting after she failed to hit twice herself and decides it is time to turn up the heat. Smite evil on the leader

Primary Attack with Suishen (smite, inspire): 1d20 + 14 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 14 + 4 + 2 = 40
Primary Damage (smite, inspire): 1d8 + 7 + 6 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 7 + 6 + 2 + (4) = 23
Crit Confirm: 1d20 + 14 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 14 + 4 + 2 = 31
Crit Damage: 1d8 + 7 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 7 + 6 + 2 = 18

Secondary Attack with Suishen (smite, inspire): 1d20 + 9 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 9 + 4 + 2 = 28
Secondary Damage (smite, inspire): 1d8 + 7 + 6 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 7 + 6 + 2 + (3) = 22

Kisaiya turns up the heat, smacking the bugbear twice, with a crit! Yet, he does not quite fall… Rory spurs Storm forward, but finds little purchase in their joint attacks - both miss. Durgan indeed smashes the leader fiercely! And still does not fail, though he looks to be hanging by a thread! Mukluk scorches orange (hit!) while Hergarval aids Storm gladly. Ameiko double moves up as she continues to inspire (+2).

The archer, frustrated by his miss, strikes harder!
Scimitar on Kisaiya: 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 11 + 2 = 31 damage: 1d6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 2 = 7
critthreat Scimitar on Kisaiya: 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 11 + 2 = 14 damage: 1d6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 2 = 8

The leader spits out more than one tooth from the assault on his person, but he persists (really having no where else to go!). He reaches out again to touch Kisaiya!
Melee touch on Kisaiya: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10 vs AC 12

Kisaiya is missed - again fumbling! Twice in a row!

Meanwhile, on the ground, the bugbear army gets started on Rory and Storm wielding falchions.
Yellow Falchion on Rory: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (20) + 13 = 33 damage: 2d4 + 11 ⇒ (4, 3) + 11 = 18
critthreat Yellow Falchion on Rory: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (4) + 13 = 17 damage: 2d4 + 11 ⇒ (4, 3) + 11 = 18

Pink double moves to get to Rory as does purple - though the difficult terrain prevents charging. The blind struggle onward 5’ at a time (double moves).

Green Will: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11 vs DC 20
Orange Will: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9 vs DC 20

- Round 2 -
Kisaiya - 19 (-7hp)
Rory - 14 (-18hp)
Durgan - 5
Mukluk - 3
Ameiko - 2
- Round 3 -
Good Folk - 23
Green - 23 (-4hp, blind)
Orange - 23 (-21hp, blind)
Purple - 23 (-4hp)
Pink - 23 (-4hp)
Yellow - 23 (-4hp)
Blue - 23 (-83hp)

• Next up, everyone.

"Blast!" Cursing as the creature strikes him with its falchion, Rory presses the attack "Get 'em Storm!" As the wolf snaps at the yellow creature trying to drag it to the ground, Rory slashes at it again with his scimitar.

Storm gets +2 deflection bonus to its AC against evil foes, and a +2 resistance bonus on all saving throws made against evil effects or spells cast by evil creatures."Stone Call (3/7), Inspire (+ 2) Storm 45 ft move, Outflank attack: bite Precise strike, Rory Outflank Attack + 1 scimitar Precise strike,
bite: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 10 + 2 = 31 for damage: 1d6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 2 = 8 P.S.: 1d6 ⇒ 4 trip: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 10 + 2 = 19
Scimitar: 1d20 + 15 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 15 + 2 = 29 for damage: 1d4 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 2 = 9 P.S.: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Round 3

Mukluk fires again at orange.

Scorching Ray:
1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 5 + 2 = 18 touch hit;
4d6 + 2 ⇒ (3, 4, 6, 4) + 2 = 19 fire damage
5/26 left.

He draws his pick, ready to put some holes in things.

Kisaiya frowns at the bugbear leader still holding on in the melee. ”I’m surprised you’re still standing after that. I apologize. I was hoping to keep this clean and painless for you. Well, less pain, anyways.” You don’t cook as much as her without having to wring a few chicken necks, and if that doesn’t teach you the importance of violence being quick and with as little pain as possible, then nothing does.

Primary Attack with Suishen (smite, inspire): 1d20 + 14 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 14 + 4 + 2 = 33
Primary Damage (smite, inspire): 1d8 + 7 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (5) + 7 + 6 + (3) = 21

Secondary Attack with Suishen (smite, inspire): 1d20 + 9 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 9 + 4 + 2 = 24
Secondary Damage (smite, inspire): 1d8 + 7 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (5) + 7 + 6 + (2) = 20

If the leader is still up, Durgan will attack it.
If not, he'll go after the other one. He remembers that he hates goblins! +1 to hit

Attack, PA -2, IC +2, Hatred +1: 1d20 + 9 - 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 9 - 2 + 2 + 1 = 22
Damage: 1d8 + 5 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 6 + 2 = 15

Kisaiya, with her forehand severs the arm reaching out to touch her, and the rest of the leader drops to the ground as well. Her backhand wounds the archer. Rory and Storm both hit yellow, though the burly fighter is not dragged down. Durgan wallops the archer as well! Mukluk hits orange again, and is disappointed to see him still up - though surely he’s on his last legs. Ameiko sees the arrayed enemies before them, and sees what they can take, and changes her mind. She defensively casts blistering invective. And of course she continues to inspire (+2).

Concentration: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (11) + 11 = 22 vs DC 14
”You bugbears aren’t worth the treasure you hoard. Look at you, stumbling around on the rocks, blind.” She glances to the top of the tower, ”…and now leaderless!”

Demoralize 30’: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (6) + 14 = 20 vs DC 14

Orange damage: 1d10 ⇒ 8 Reflex: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10 vs DC 14 or catch fire damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4
Pink damage: 1d10 ⇒ 6 Reflex: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15 vs DC 14
Purple damage: 1d10 ⇒ 9 Reflex: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15 vs DC 14
Yellow damage: 1d10 ⇒ 4 Reflex: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17 vs DC 14

That's enough to cook orange however... and wound the others!

The archer, saddened perhaps that he’s not using his bow, keeps trying to take little off Kisaiya. He too looks ready to flee, but has nowhere to go.
Scimitar on Kisaiya: 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 11 + 2 = 32 damage: 1d6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 2 = 11
critthreat Scimitar on Kisaiya: 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 11 + 2 = 22 damage: 1d6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 2 = 7

Meanwhile, on the ground, the bugbear army keeps focusing fire on Rory.
Pink Falchion on Rory: 1d20 + 13 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 13 - 2 = 28 damage: 2d4 + 11 ⇒ (1, 1) + 11 = 13
Purple Falchion on Rory: 1d20 + 13 - 2 ⇒ (8) + 13 - 2 = 19 damage: 2d4 + 11 ⇒ (2, 3) + 11 = 16
Yellow Falchion on Rory: 1d20 + 13 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 13 - 2 = 29 damage: 2d4 + 11 ⇒ (4, 1) + 11 = 16
critthreat Yellow Falchion on Rory: 1d20 + 13 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 13 - 2 = 24 damage: 2d4 + 11 ⇒ (3, 3) + 11 = 17

I believe that drops Rory into the cold hard ground! Rory is down and bleeding...

Green and Orange continue to stumble forward.

Green Will: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19 vs DC 20

- Round 3 -
Kisaiya - 19 (-25hp)
Rory - 14 (-64hp, bleeding)
Durgan - 5
Mukluk - 3
Ameiko - 2
- Round 4 -
Good Folk - 23
Green - 23 (-4hp, blind)
Orange - 23 (bleeding, blind, on fire)
Purple - 23 (-13hp)
Pink - 23 (-10hp)
Yellow - 23 (-31hp)
Blue - 23 (dead)
Red - 23 (-19hp)

• Next up, everyone.

Lay on Hands: 3d6 ⇒ (2, 1, 3) = 6

Kisaiya heals herself some before turning on the remaining foe and addressing them. ”I shall do my best to end this in one stroke.”

Primary Attack with Suishen (inspire): 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 14 + 2 = 36
Primary Damage (inspire): 1d8 + 7 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (7) + 7 + 2 + (6) = 22
Crit Confirm: 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 14 + 2 = 36
Crit Damage: 1d8 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 7 + 2 = 16

Secondary Attack with Suishen (inspire): 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 14 + 2 = 29
Secondary Damage (inspire): 1d8 + 7 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 2 + (3) = 14

She address Suishen next. ”Should you feel so inclined to grant the request of this humble servant of the heir, Rory needs our help quickly, and walking on air would be ideal.”

stabilize DC 15: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17

Feeling Rory slip from his back, Storm turns, whining and begins to lick the unconscious halflings face.

"As you wish my-lady." Kisaiya, after dispatching the archer (bleeding after the second swing) is air walking.

Mukluk ponders his action, wondering what might work best.

Post in the morning, maybe. Awaiting feedback.

Durgan moves to the ladder (10') and climbs down 10', then drops the last 10'.
Acrobatics DC 15, ACP: 1d20 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (14) + 1 - 4 = 11
Non-lethal Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2 And not prone because NL.

That is 30' of movement used.

He casts Shield now AC 21 and calls out to the bugbears: