☠ Season of Ghosts w/ DM rainzax ☠

Game Master rainzax

The party succeed in rescuing Darius - who now tags along (for the time being) - and Kolphan is able to retrieve his Heirloom!

And so, the party heads back to the Shrine!

"What an odd toy..." Sigurd sighs. "Thank you, Lan. I am uncertain of what I would do without your approach."

Sigurd checks the rest of his home, now ruined. But he looks and finds some of his old supply. Some of the hand-me-downs from his family before they moved to Willowshore. His favorite coin and two vials of magic oil.

"Darius, come with us. Have you seen Sheela? Sister? You must have gotten separated. We will find her."

Ah, Darius. A fan of local politics at such a young age. Normally he's much more affable, but now he needs a protector.

"Thank you, everyone. Now, let us visit the shrine to Pharasma." He spends his time talking to his brother and lets the others bless it.

At the Lady of Souls:

As soon as she sees the shrine, Auntie Wu hustles toward it, digging in her pocket for a copper coin. She tries to remember what Sigurd did earlier; it takes all her might to stay focused on this instead of her special tea and smokes so close, so nearby--Wait. No. This first.

With a deep, focusing breath, she mumbles: "Pharasma. What is happening here--it's a perversion of the natural order of things. Please bless this coin. We need it to protect people. ... Um... Thank you." Her words are awkward, as she normally does her worshiping with just *feeling*, but they are sincere.

Religion: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27
Does someone else want to try the Diplomacy check? I only have a +5.

Lan has Diplomacy +8, but I thought Diplomacy to was to locate a Shrine, not to Invoke Blessing.

"Thank the gods that creepy doll is disabled. Good work, Lan."

Kazuki looks down at the front of his wet pants then looks back up with an embarrassed grin.
"Heh. I need to take a dip in the river really quick."

Vekka mostly follows at the back of the group when they head back to the shrine.

Only one more shrine to go it seems? I'm guessing one of you has a preference for which it will be before we would resort to me erecting a shrine to Nethys. Still... perhaps this town could use one.

An astral tributary from the River of Souls spills forth from the shrine - a dizzying flash of divine insight momentarily stuns Auntie Wu and [redacted] (see below) - she emerges with her hangover completely cleared, and vital energy overflowing gently from her aura!

Auntie Wu Benefits from:
1) Her deity's Minor Boon (for a Success to Invoke Blessing)
2) Her deity's Moderate Boon (for a Critical Success to Invoke Blessing)
3) She can choose one other member in the party to recieve a Hero Point (because Area of Concern: fate)
4) These benefits remain until her next Long Rest

The Shrine hath given it's Blessing - while it remains a Shrine, it is now "tapped" of power for the time being...

Re #3: According to the Macros, Kazuki is the only one without a Hero Point, so if that's correct he can have it.

"Huhh!" Gasping, Auntie Wu is astounded by the sudden release from her hangover and symptoms of addiction. It's the second time tonight (the first was just before the meeting with Granny Hu), and she can't help but feel that there's some significant portent involved. She bows deeply and thanks Pharasma; her words are simple but the feeling behind them is sincere. "Thank you!"

A thought pops up in her mind: Still, it wore off last time. Better grab my stuff while I can. Pocketing the blessed copper, she asks: "Anybody else need anything here? Or are we good to go? I need to stop by my house real quick, and then we can go to Matzuki Estate. And for you, Darius, there's a bit of honeycomb at my house." She gives him a playful wink.

Once everyone's ready, Auntie Wu leads the way.

Survival to Sense Direction: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23

She motions for Hua to walk beside her. Having noticed that the young woman had been almost as terrified as she was, Auntie Wu thinks now is a good time to offer her some appreciation for the risks and sacrifices she is making. "Hua, thank you for helping us protect Darius. If Lan hadn't been successful... We would've needed all of us to keep him safe. It's good to have you with us."

"Of course. Let's check your home." Sigurd keeps his katana drawn. Hopefully there are no giant cockroaches and possessed dolls in her home.

Vekka blinks repeatedly and rubs his eyes with the wrists ahead of his talons.

Brawk!... Why so dazzly and blinky?!

Wu Household

Auntie Wu leads the party home...

...a strange cawing sound is heard off in the distance... ...a bird perhaps?... ...or a ghost?...

Everyone may attempt a single check (from three below) - don't forget your Frightened penalty!!

Party Status
Auntie Wu @ Fatigued
Sato @ Fatigued + Frightened 2
Vekka @ Fatigued
Lan @ Fatigued
Hai-Er Hua @ guarding Auntie Wu
Darius @ holding Vekka's hand

Approaching the house, it seems empty. Where has Auntie Wu's family gone? Or are they inside but silent?

Overhead, the moon lurks menacingly!

No new save at this time...

New Map is up - please place your Tokens!

GM, you're missing Sigurd from the tracker, BTW.

Perception, fatigued: 1d20 + 5 - 1 ⇒ (19) + 5 - 1 = 23

"Spiders!"

He pauses to look at Auntie Wu.

"They're not your pets, are they?"

Maybe this is how people on the Southside live.

"Ha! It's like the sun is reminding you it exists."
Sigurd keeps his spirits high. A nagging fear crawls at the back of his throat. If he hadn't seen his home's front door smashed open, Darius may have fallen to the cockroach, or maybe the doll's game would turn deadly.

Shizuru, please help me keep Auntie Wu's family safe. His katana shines briefly against the red misty moon. Maybe Tsukiyo is heeding his call?

Religion: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24

Whoever is helping him, he raises his Shield and Defends. "Those sound like crows. But... they are Phantoms. Trying to speak our language. I can't tell if they're are beckoning us to come, or they are declaring their intent to kill. Be on alert, everyone."

Auntie Wu lives alone, but her son knows he's always welcome even if she isn't home.

Nature, DC 15: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22

As they approach her house, Auntie Wu stops short. The tiny hairs all over her body rise. "Ravens." She breathes. "They sound like...in a cave, instead of out in the open. Their voices shouldn't...resound like this..." She grabs her shield and raises it, ready (and not ready) for anything.

Oh, hey! She's got a pretty nice house. I like it. It's not tidy, though. Nature has its own order, a juxtaposition of precise Fibonacci sequences and seemingly random tatters; the interior of her house is the same.

Aware of the dangers that lurk (open spoiler upthread), the party decides their approach…

After a quick dip in the river to wash off, Kazuki follows the group to the next shrine. Witnessing Auntie being momentarily stunned by the blessing, he is awestruck by the powers of the divine.
"Woah. That must be pretty intense."

He looks up to the heavens, through the creepy crimson mist, wondering if the gods are really watching.

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"Hopefully we can get a good night's rest at Auntie's house. I'm exhausted."
He yawns and stretches his arms.

"Wow, Auntie. Nice home you have!"
Approaching Auntie's house, Kazuki keeps on the lookout for danger...
Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13

However, Auntie and Sigurd already spot something. With bow in hand, Kazuki stops dead in his tracks.
"What? Spiders and phantoms!?! What is going on with this town!?!" he exclaims quietly.

"I'll check the side".
Kazuki sneaks quietly to check the left side of the house.
Stealth (T): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16

Sigurd stands ready outside the front door, katana and shield in hand.

Icy cold sheets of dread drench Auntie Wu in fresh sweat. Her clothes definitely need laundering at this point. Her mind shies away from the voices in the woods and latches onto the spiders. They're normal (usually), so they feel like the lesser threat. I can handle spiders, she thinks, stuffing her desperation and panic to the back of her mind and trying to dredge up something more useful instead. What threat do these spiders pose?

Recall Knowledge (Nature: spiders): 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 8 + 1 = 18
What special attacks do they have?

Phantom ravens... it's always something lately.

He draws his katana, faces the front door, and then looks down at Darius. Of course he still had his hand so it was redundant.

Stay close unless I tell you otherwise... he whispers softly but sternly to the boy.

"Don't forget about the spiders!"

Lan's eyes dart about, Scouting for dangers.

Avian Apparitions and Biting Bugs!

Though the party is aware of the critters that lurk - they are unable to see them!

...there is a shared sense of dread that they are coming...

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Auntie Wu's Initiative using Detect Magic: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26
Ho Lan's Initiative using : 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15
Sigurd Kolphan's Initiative using Defend: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19
Kazuki Sato's Initiative using Scout: 16 + 2 + 1 = 19 (Incredible Initiative, Seasonal Boon)
Vekka Tchakon's Initiative using Avoid Notice: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21

Spiders Swarms (Stealth): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20
Phantom Ravens (Stealth): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24

All critters have beaten Perception DCs of party - and begin combat Undetected!

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Auntie Wu is Up!

Did Auntie Wu learn anything about the spiders' special attacks with her 18 nature roll? If so, she would have immediately shared it with everyone, so no need to post it in a spoiler.

A sense of dread overcomes Auntie Wu. They're coming! They're coming! She doesn't know what to do. Which is coming first? How best to fight them? Perhaps the others will know better. "Protect Darius!" She frantically shouts to Hua, then casts Guidance on Sigurd and Vekka.

◆ Command "minion", ◆ Cast a spell, ◆ Cast a spell

Protect Darius? Against what?

Hai Er-Hua to Initiative (Perception): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

"Stay nearby young one!" she addresses the boy "Against the spiders!"

The flock emerges from above the rooftop, cawing loudly and sending negative psychic energy the party's way!

Auntie Wu, Darius, Hai Er-Hua, Kolphan, Lan, Mogu, Sato, or Vekka: 1d8 ⇒ 31d8 ⇒ 11d8 ⇒ 41d8 ⇒ 61d8 ⇒ 6 Targeting Hai Er-Hua, Auntie Wu, Kolphan, Mogu, Mogu

Red
◆) Demoralize w/ Intimidating Caw
◆◆) Remastered Daze (Basic Will DC 13)

Demoralize vs Hai Er-Hua (Will DC 13): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
Daze (mental damage) vs Hai Er-Hua (Basic Will Save, Stunned 1 on CF): 1d6 ⇒ 3

Blue
◆) Demoralize w/ Intimidating Caw
◆◆) Remastered Daze (Basic Will DC 13)

Demoralize vs Auntie Wu (Will DC 19 / fatigued): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16
Daze (mental damage) vs Auntie Wu (Basic Will Save, Stunned 1 on CF): 1d6 ⇒ 1

Green
◆) Demoralize w/ Intimidating Caw
◆◆) Remastered Daze (Basic Will DC 13)

Demoralize vs Kolphan (Will DC 17 / fatigued): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
Daze (mental damage) vs Kolphan (Basic Will Save, Stunned 1 on CF): 1d6 ⇒ 3

Purple
◆) Demoralize w/ Intimidating Caw
◆◆) Remastered Daze (Basic Will DC 13)

Demoralize vs Mogu (Will DC 16?): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23
Daze (mental damage) vs Mogu (Basic Will Save, Stunned 1 on CF): 1d6 ⇒ 1

Yellow
◆) Demoralize w/ Intimidating Caw
◆◆) Remastered Daze (Basic Will DC 13)

Demoralize vs Mogu (Will DC 16?): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Daze (mental damage) vs Mogu (Basic Will Save, Stunned 1 on CF): 1d6 ⇒ 2

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AVIAN APPARITIONS AND BITING BUGS

Building: Door closed, Rooftop is 15 feet up, Windows are Open
Monster ID: Religion (Phantom DC 13) and Nature (Raven DC 13, Spider DC 15)
Monster Intel: Phantom Ravens can inflict Force damage with Beak, no Special Attacks

Auntie Wu @ Fatigued
& Mogu @ Frightened 1
Phantom Ravens @ Observed

Vekka @ Fatigued

Spider Swarms
Sato @ Fatigued + Frightened 2
Kolphan @ Fatigued
Lan @ Fatigued
Darius @ holding Vekka's hand
Hai-Er Hua @ commanded to "Protect Darius!"

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Please announce your full outcome (damage taken) when rolling your Will saves!

Vekka is Up!

Basic Will vs 3 mental (DC 13): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22 @ 1 damage

Barely reeling from the mental blow, Hai Er-Hua remains steadfast!

"There! Phantoms!" Sigurd wonders if they are vulnerable to vitality energy.
Will Save: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26 vs DC 13, Critical Success, 0 damage

They caw at him, but Sigurd stands confident. "You won't scare me!"

It appears they are no longer undetected.

Even before Auntie Wu shouted it, Vekka was keenly aware of danger to the boy. Now he's pre-occupied by it. Although his sword is drawn he decides to direct ranged magic at the nearest creature. He beats one of his drums with the hand holding the sword, as the other one still holds the boy's hand.

◆◆ Cast a spell: Frostbite (formerly Ray of Frost) on BLUE
Cold damage BLUE, DC16 basic fortitue: 2d4 ⇒ (4, 1) = 5
On a critical failure, the target also gains weakness 1 to bludgeoning until the start of your next turn.

As the spell activates some of the energy seems to say with Vekka, eveloping his being in a thin sheen. He looks down at Darius to make sure he is not scared of a magically glowing over-sized bird.

◆ Stance: Arcane cascade

Auntie Wu Basic Will DC 13 vs. Blue's Daze & 1 mental damage: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14
Success for 0 damage

Mogu Basic Will DC 13 vs. Purple's Daze & 1 mental damage: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16
Success for 0 damage

Mogu Basic Will DC 13 vs. Yellow's Daze & 2 mental damage: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23
Crit success for 0 damage

Miraculously, Auntie Wu manages to keep control of her mind, despite the terrifying assault. So does her mushroom hat, Mogu.

Blue Raven Basic Fortitude vs 5 cold: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3 (@ 10 damage, destroying it)

Frost crawls across the form of the Blue Phantom Raven - it hardens into a icy statue, unmoving, but remaining affixed upon Auntie Wu's home like some fell winter guardian!

Bursting forth from the house under and between the cracks in the door (still closed!) thousands of tiny spiders crawl over Kolphan, Vekka, Auntie Wu, Mogu... and Darius!

Black Spider Swarm
◆◆) Stride x2
◆) Swarming Bites (Basic Reflex vs damage; if Fail, also Fortitude save vs Poison)

Swarming Bites (1d4 piercing) vs Kolphan, Vekka, Darius (Basic Reflex DC 16): 1d4 ⇒ 2

White Spider Swarm
◆◆) Stride x2
◆) Swarming Bites (Basic Reflex vs damage; if Fail, also Fortitude save vs Poison)

Swarming Bites (1d4 piercing) vs Kolphan, Auntie Wu, Mogu (Basic Reflex DC 16): 1d4 ⇒ 2

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AVIAN APPARITIONS AND BITING BUGS

Building: Door closed, Rooftop is 15 feet up, Windows are Open
Monster ID: Religion (Phantom DC 13) and Nature (Raven DC 13, Spider DC 15)
Monster Intel: Phantom Ravens can inflict Force damage with Beak, no Special Attacks

Auntie Wu @ Fatigued @ Reflex Save (if Fail, Fortitude Save)
& Mogu @ Frightened 1 @ Reflex Save (if Fail, Fortitude Save)
Phantom Ravens @ Observed
Vekka @ Fatigued @ Cascade @ Reflex Save (if Fail, Fortitude Save)
Spider Swarms

Sato @ Fatigued + Frightened 2
Kolphan @ Fatigued @ 2x Reflex Save (if Fail, Fortitude Save ((each)))
Lan @ Fatigued

Darius @ holding Vekka's hand @ GM will roll for Darius!
Hai-Er Hua @ commanded to "Protect Darius!"

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Please announce your full outcome (damage taken) when rolling your Reflex saves!

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The Party (except Vekka) is Up!

Darius Basic Reflex vs 2 piercing damage (DC 16): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8 (@ 2 damage)
Darius Fortitude vs Poison (DC 16): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13 (@ Stage one: 1 poison damage and enfeebled 1)

Darius screams in terror as spiders crawl into his mouth - he lets go of Vekka's hand and starts running away!

◆◆) Stride off map!

Hai-Er Hua looks at Auntie Wu, then at Darius, and runs after him!

◆◆) Stride off map!

"Darius! Be br-" is about all Sigurd can mumble as spiders crawl all over him.

Reflex Save DC 16: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21 1 Damage
Reflex Save DC 16: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9 2 Damage
Fort Save DC 16: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21 Success

The second bite is especially annoying. He swings once at the horde before leaving it and raising his shield.

Katana: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
Slashing: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
Fire: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Moderate Boon: Shizuru’s light flows through your blade. Your weapons and unarmed attacks deal an additional 1d6 fire damage or 1d6 good damage; you choose each time you make an attack.

Sigurd's katana seems to burst into flames as he swings the blade. It surprises him and throws off his aim.

◆ Strike
◆ Stride
◆ Raise Shield (Shield Block with Hardness 5. Sigurd will ↺ Shield Block the first thing that hits him.)

Sigurd Strikes the Black Swarm.

I forgot the -1 penalty for being fatigued on the last set of saving throws. The only change is on the last one: it goes from a Crit Success to a Success for 1 damage.

Auntie Wu Basic Reflex DC 16 vs. 2 piercing damage: 1d20 + 6 - 1 ⇒ (14) + 6 - 1 = 19
Success for 1 damage

Mogu Basic Reflex DC 16 vs. 2 piercing damage: 1d20 + 6 - 1 ⇒ (9) + 6 - 1 = 14
Failure for 2 damage
Mogu Fort save vs poison: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25

Skittering out of the swarm, Auntie Wu frantically brushes spiders off her while glancing wildly around. Hua's with Darius. They'll be safer away from here. Her eyes rise to the creepy not-ravens, and she suddenly becomes angry. Angry enough to overcome her fear (at least for now). "No! You are not welcome!" She plants her feet in defiance and hurls a spell at the not-raven with the greenish glow, hoping it hurts enough to send it fleeing.

Vitality Lash (formerly Disrupt Undead) vs. Green Phantom: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21
Vitality damage: 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (1, 4) + 1 = 6
Includes +1 to damage from Pharasma's moderate boon

Swarming Bites (1d4 piercing) vs Kolphan, Vekka, Darius (Basic Reflex DC 16)

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Vekka @ Fatigued @ Cascade @ Reflex Save (if Fail, Fortitude Save)
Spider Swarms

DC16 basic reflex: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25 ⇒ Success

Lan screams with a surprisingly high pitched squeal as the swarms approach. He sends out a Caustic Blast. 5' burst, in pink

Acid: 1d8 ⇒ 7
DC 18 basic Reflex save from both swarms

He then backs up, spreading out so they can't envelop two of us at once.

Kazuki reels in shock as swarms of spiders pour through the cracks of the house to envelop his friends.
"Gah! Spiders!"
Kazuki, still a bit shaken from the crimson mist, steels his resolve and sets his focus on the crows. There's a red tinted one on the roof right nearby. He marks it as his prey and shoots a volley of arrows at it...
Longbow & fright: 1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 8 - 2 = 8
piercing: 1d8 ⇒ 1

Longbow, fright, & map: 1d20 + 8 - 2 - 3 ⇒ (4) + 8 - 2 - 3 = 7
piercing: 1d8 ⇒ 4

And a final shot...
Longbow, fright, & map: 1d20 + 8 - 2 - 6 ⇒ (11) + 8 - 2 - 6 = 11
piercing: 1d8 ⇒ 5

The volley of arrows sails over the roof of the house.

◆ hunt prey (red)
◆ hunted shot
◆ strike

Kolphan sustains some damage but throws off the poison. His katana strikes are ineffectual (miss).

Mogu and Auntie Wu take some damage, but also throw the poison. Her spell eliminates Green Phantom Raven - it dissipates from the overrush of vital energy!

Black Spider Swarm to Basic Reflex vs 7 area acid damage (DC 18): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20 (@ 8 damage w/ weakness)
White Spider Swarm to Basic Reflex vs 7 area acid damage (DC 18): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11 (@ 12 damage w/ weakness)

Lan screams too - his acid melts most of the Spiders away! (Size now only Large)

Sato arrow strikes are ineffectual (miss).

The remaining Ravens move in - noticeably targeting the same characters with their ethereal beaks - except for Red, who shifts his attention to Auntie Wu, Kolphan, Lan, Mogu, Sato, or Vekka: 1d6 ⇒ 1 Auntie Wu - the "tasty" familiar and it's owner the target of their ire!

"CAW CAAAW CAAAAAAAAAW!!!"

Red
◆) Fly
◆◆) Strike x2

Beak (force) vs Auntie Wu: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 221d6 ⇒ 5
Beak (force) w/ MAP (-5) vs Auntie Wu: 1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (10) + 7 - 2 = 151d6 ⇒ 6

Purple
◆) Fly
◆◆) Strike x2

Beak (force) vs Mogu: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 201d6 ⇒ 1
Beak (force) w/ MAP (-5) vs Mogu: 1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 7 - 2 = 141d6 ⇒ 6

Yellow
◆) Fly
◆◆) Strike x2

Beak (force) vs Mogu: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 121d6 ⇒ 3
Beak (force) w/ MAP (-5) vs Mogu: 1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 7 - 2 = 141d6 ⇒ 5

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AVIAN APPARITIONS AND BITING BUGS

Building: Door closed, Rooftop is 15 feet up, Windows are Open
Monster ID: Religion (Phantom DC 13) and Nature (Raven DC 13, Spider DC 15)
Monster Intel: Phantom Ravens can inflict Force damage with Beak, no Special Attacks, Spider Swarm weak to Area damage (5)

Auntie Wu (-7) @ Fatigued
& Mogu (-3)
Phantom Ravens @ Observed

Vekka @ Fatigued @ Cascade

Black Spider Swarms @ -8
White Spider Swarms @ -12
Sato @ Fatigued + Frightened 2
Kolphan (-3) @ Fatigued
Lan @ Fatigued

Darius @ holding Vekka's hand @ GM will roll for Darius!
Hai-Er Hua @ commanded to "Protect Darius!"

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Vekka is Up!

Vekka's head is on a swivel as he keeps glancing at the fleeing Darius to make sure he's going to be okay. On the one hand, the boy is further away from danger. On the other hand, his protection is now out of his hands.

He turns towards the nearby large swarm and beats a spelldrum before pointing his sword at it. Frost flows from the end of his katana towards the spiders! Just flavor, not a spellstrike.

◆◆ Cast a spell: Frostbite (formerly Ray of Frost) on WHITE
Cold damage WHITE, DC16 basic fortitude: 2d4 ⇒ (4, 3) = 7
On a critical failure, the target also gains weakness 1 to bludgeoning until the start of your next turn.

◆IFF white is down Vekka would stride towards Auntie Wu to aid her in her time of need! Else he Casts a Spell: Shield

We need to help Auntie Wu! She is surrounded! the tengu shouts to the others

White Swarm Basic Fortitude vs 5 cold (DC 16): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20

The White spider swarm loses a few more crawlers - then swarm Vekka in retaliation - and seeing the carnage, Black spider swarm does too!

White Spider Swarm
◆) Stride
◆◆) Swarming Bites x2 (Basic Reflex vs damage; if Fail, also Fortitude save vs Poison)
◇) Converge

Swarming Bites (1d4 piercing) vs Vekka (Basic Reflex DC 16): 1d4 ⇒ 4
Swarming Bites (1d4 piercing) vs Vekka (Basic Reflex DC 16): 1d4 ⇒ 2

Black Spider Swarm
◆) Stride
◆◆) Swarming Bites x2 (Basic Reflex vs damage; if Fail, also Fortitude save vs Poison)
◇) Converge

Swarming Bites (1d4 piercing) vs Vekka (Basic Reflex DC 16): 1d4 ⇒ 2
Swarming Bites (1d4 piercing) vs Vekka (Basic Reflex DC 16): 1d4 ⇒ 3

The two large swarms then form together, fully engulfing our frosty tengu hero, creating a huge horrifying Super Swarm!

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AVIAN APPARITIONS AND BITING BUGS

Building: Door closed, Rooftop is 15 feet up, Windows are Open
Monster ID: Religion (Phantom DC 13) and Nature (Raven DC 13, Spider DC 15)
Monster Intel: Phantom Ravens can inflict Force damage with Beak, no Special Attacks, Spider Swarm weak to Area damage (5)

Auntie Wu (-7) @ Fatigued
& Mogu (-3)
Phantom Ravens @ Observed
Vekka @ Fatigued @ Cascade @ 4x saving throws Reflex maybe Fortitude

Grey Spider Super Swarm @ -23

Sato @ Fatigued + Frightened 2
Kolphan (-3) @ Fatigued
Lan @ Fatigued

Darius @ holding Vekka's hand @ GM will roll for Darius!
Hai-Er Hua @ commanded to "Protect Darius!"

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[ooc]Please announce your full outcome (damage taken) when rolling your Reflex / Fortitude saves![/o0c]

The Party (except Vekka) is Up!

"Lan, can you help Vekka?" Darius notes how well Lan's acid does against these large swarms. "Vekka, get out of there!"

Darius wishes this swarm could get out of the way so he could help Auntie Wu. She's surrounded. But he's so slow.

He has enough time to swing his katana once.

Katana: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8
Slashing: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Well that wasn't worth it at all. Keep calm, Sigurd! You must set an example for young Darius!

"Wu, I'm coming. Hide behind me."

◆ Strike
◆ Stride
◆ Stride

Is it possible? Could someone ... need me?

Lan conjures another splash of acid.

◆◆ Acid: 1d8 ⇒ 4
DC 18 17 basic Reflex save, forgot fatigued.

This time, Lan stands his ground, shielding himself ◆ and intentionally drawing the spiders.

"Hey, ugly spiders! Look what I'm doing to your friends!" He finds a stray spider on the ground and stomps it.

Darius Fortitude vs Poison (DC 16): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19 (@ Stage one > Stage zero)

Darius continues runing for his life - his adrenaline coursing through his veins kicks his immune system into overdrive!

◆◆) Stride further off map!

...Hai Er-Hua hot on his trail...

"Slow down, young Darius - I cannot see you in this moonlight!"

◆◆) Stride further off map!

Lan squishes the one spider, but...

Grey Spider Super Swarm to Basic Reflex vs 4 area acid damage (DC 17): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28 (@ 0 damage)

...somehow his glob of acid fails to splash many others - like some intelligent hoard, they wend around, a multi-bodied hivemind keeping them cunningly safe!

These damned things are crawling all throughout my feathers!

DC16 Reflex: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11 Fortitude v Poison: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14
DC16 Reflex: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7 Fortitude v Poison: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20
DC16 Reflex: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7 Fortitude v Poison: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
DC16 Reflex: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7 Fortitude v Poison: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19

Brutal

Vekka tries to speak, but spiders shoot into his open beak!

Will he be totally consumed?!?

Please announce your full outcome (damage taken) when rolling your Reflex / Fortitude saves!

Vekka (see above) and Auntie Wu (w/ ◆◆◆) are Up!

Failure => 4 damage, then critical failures for 14 damage, total 18

Plus whatever comes of the fortitude saves. With so many rolls whatever it is is likely getting through.