☠ Season of Ghosts w/ DM rainzax ☠

Game Master rainzax

Lan will Delay, seeing if the trees move or anything. If not, he'll act with Auntie Wu / Kolphan / Sato.

The trees inch closer and closer - noise can be heard on the other side - is that a flapping sound?

Trees (5 total)
◆◆◆) Stride x3

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The Party (except Vekka) is Up!

"Did you say slashing?" Sigurd hears Lan's words. "I will hold the line against the... the trees.

"Shizuru, grant me the strength I need to protect my home." Sigurd dramatically sheathes and then unsheathes his katana. It shines briefly, a blessing from the goddess herself.

He moves to the base of the hill, hopefully drawing all of the trees towards him. "Come!"

◆◆ Cast Runic Weapon, Player Core Page 354. Sigurd's Katana is a +1 Striking weapon.
◆ Stride

Chagrined that Lan thought to actually think, rather than idly worry, about what was wrong with those trees, Auntie Wu dashes closer to give them a serious look. She takes a moment (before those birds come) to analyze what she can see of the infection from here.

Medicine to Recall Knowledge: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26
What is causing the infection? What can we do to cure it?
She shares what she learns with the group immediately.

Then she calls out to Sigurd and Sato: "Vekka went inside! The birds can't dive bomb us there! Come on! The trees will wait!" As much as it pains her, she doesn't like the odds of her group going up against both sets of foes at the same time, so she chooses the least-bad-looking-option and goes with it. She follows Vekka, staying one step behind him.

◆ Stride, ◆ Recall Knowledge, ◆ Stride

Kolphan prepares his blade while Auntie Wu sizes up the situation...

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Sato and Lan!

If Auntie Wu has a way to remove the infection from the trees and revert them to normal, I'd like a chance to revise my actions. But if we need to destroy them in combat ...

Lan moves forward and casts Electric Arc. He will only be able to get one in range.

Electricity: 2d4 ⇒ (1, 4) = 5
DC 18 basic Reflex save

"They're moving really slowly - back up and they should never catch up!"

"Hmm. Good point." Sigurd holds his katana close and curses his heavy armor.

"Sigurd! Lan! C'mon! We'll deal with the trees later!" Kazuki shouts as he high-tails it into the barracks. He rushes past Auntie and Vekka, "Comin' through!!!", almost knocking them down, and slams his shoulder full force into the inner door in an attempt to smash it open...
Strength to Smash Door Open: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 1 = 12
The sturdy door shudders as he bounces back.
"Ow!!! My shoulder!"

◆ stride
◆ stride
◆ bust down door!

Paraphrasing the results of the spoiler:

"The trees are infected with a sap that slows them down. It's...it can't be from this world! The sap is acidic enough to damage your weapons. If enough of the sap is drained (half HP), they'll speed up and be easier to damage, but I don't think they'll stop attacking then. Ohhhhh, poor trees!" Auntie Wu is bordering on frantic again. She absolutely hates abandoning the trees right now, but she can't properly help them while being attacked.

@Lan: It doesn't look like she knows of a way for her to heal them.

Damage... my weapons? Oh, that's not good.

Sigurd realizes he has to retreat. He can't slice through all five of them.

Vekkas eyes widen as he listens to the explanation of the tree sap. He clutches his katana possessively, trying to imagine how damaging the acid could be. Suddenly he's less eager t bolt out of the building again, but he knows he'll have to.

"Weed Lady" advises the party... ...they prepare themselves for corrosive acid...

...but what happens instead is Lan's electrical arc aggravates the spores that have infected the Infected Summer Tree - a could of toxic wind spreads to all within 30 feet!

Tree Basic Reflex vs 5 electricity (DC 18) w/ weakness 2: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20 (4 damage)

Basic Fortitude Save (30 feet) vs 1 poison damage and fatigue (DC 16) @ Lan and Kolphan: 1 = 1

The five trees inch closer, but only one comes within reach of Kolphan!

Tree One
↺) Spore Cloud (trigger: taking electricity damage)
◆) Stride
◆) Strike
◆) Grab

Grasping Branch (blunt, reach 10) w/ Grab (Fortitude DC: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 221d4 ⇒ 21d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

Thomping him but unable to tangle him in it's willow branches.

Tree Two / Three / Four / Five
◆◆◆) Stride x3

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JINKINS RAID THE CONSTABLERY

Building: Door is Unlocked and Wide Open
Terrain: Bushes can give Cover and are Difficult Terrain
Weather: Crimson Moon (no PCs frightened...)
Lighting: Dim Light
Monster ID: Jinkins (you know), Trees (Nature, Occultism, or Medicine)

Vekka

Infected Trees One (-4)
Infected Tree Two
Infected Tree Three
Infected Tree Four
Infected Tree Five

Lan
Auntie Wu
Kolphan
Sato

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The Party is Up!

Fortitude: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7 vs DC 16
Lan will hoard his Hero Points.

Do we want to fight the trees, or just outrun them? Lan will delay until he sees what others are going to do. It looks like they have 10' speed, so Lan can blast two of them with Electric Arc and then back away (perhaps leading them away). Lan is likely already fatigued, so if it's just 1 poison for each of the reactions, it's not too bad.

Fortitude: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27

I suspect we should retreat to the barracks - even if we do decide to fight it will serve as a good chokepoint.

Sigurd simply ignores the poison. "Fall back. Let us get inside before the trees poison us and the flying creatures can harry us from open air."

Moving into the building for the first time, he frowns at the disarray.

He takes a moment to >Think about it<.

"Tsk. We never searched through Gurglegut's... er, throne. He may have left something useful in there. We'll have to search through his heap later."

◆◆ Stride
◆ Think about the building's foyer

The tengu is relieved at his companions' decision. He swiftly moves to the side to make room for more of them.

◆ Stride

We will have to find a way to burn them at some point. But I suppose it's better to clear the interior first. Quickly, so we can shut and bolt the door!

Are there any windows at the East side of this foyer that would allow Vekka to target a tree with a spell?

The party decides to tactically retreat.

Lan feels a bout of lethargy, and chokes upon the spores in the air!

1 poison damage and fatigued!

Vekka observes there are no windows, except those depicted on the Map!

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Lan @ -1 HPs
Kolphan @ -2 HPs @ Runic Weapon (☑☑□□□,□□□□□)

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Vekka (w/ ◆◆), Sato (w/ ◆◆◆), Lan (w/ ◆◆◆), and Auntie Wu (w/ ◆◆◆) are Up!

"Lan! Hurry!" Auntie Wu waves him in as she ducks through the door herself.

It occurs to her that the group is all mashed together in a small space. And she knows of all sorts of nasty ways that could go poorly for them. "Uh, can we get that other door open, or is this going to be a bad idea?" As a precaution, she casts Detect Magic, focusing on the door and whatever is beyond it.

◆ Stride, ◆◆ Cast a spell

No windows... Tch.

Vekka reaches behind Sato and opens the door...

◆ Interact: open door (unless it's locked?)

He quickly passes through to see where the group may retreat from here.

◆ Stride

Auntie Wu's scan detects no magic... but Vekka opens the door to discover two gigantic birds with long sharp beaks fluttering in place about 5 feet above the ground! As well, one Jinkin looks to be attempting to mount one of the birds - he again dressed in the attire of the imperial guard, which fits loosely upon him, a boot on his head.

"Hold still dummy" he scolds it.

Beyond, the inside of this dingy room is where Willowshore’s prison cells are located. The seven cells have iron bars and brick walls. Without some irony, perhaps a dozen prisoners, recognizable as the imperial guard themselves, line the blocks, one and two at a time.

They look upon the new intruder - also a "bird" of sorts! - and yet more horror crosses their faces!

A couple of Jinkins appear to be passed out in one of the cells as well...

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Lan and Sato!

Lan, already fatigued and angry from a long day, runs inside ◆ with his friends, closing the door ◆ behind him thinking he's safe. He almost has time to take a breath when he sees the birds.

"What the f-"

◆ Recall Knowledge, Arcana +5, Nature +4, Occultism +5, Religion +4. Lan is fatigued.

Kazuki tries to remember if he's seen a large bird like the one on the other side of Vekka...
◆ RK Nature (T): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23
He then waits for the others to act.
"Uhh, those birbs are awfully big." he says to Vekka. "Do you think they're hostile?"

Delay.

Everything here is hostile. Vekka sighs.

"Vekka, I've spent a lot of time observing and understanding animals. These giant birds might not be inherently hostile. If we focus on dealing with the jinkins without provoking the birds, they might not see us as threats. Attacking them could turn them against us, and I believe we can avoid unnecessary conflict by keeping our focus on the jinkins. Trust in my experience with animals – it might help us navigate this situation more peacefully."

Vekka nods, conceding to Kazuki's point.

If they leave us be, I can gladly let them be. Who knows... maybe they see me as kindred.

He turns to the side so they get a profile and he outlines his own beak with his upper talons as if to say see! same!

Sigurd isn't certain if he should chime in- some of the Tengu would resent comparison to birds. He's not a fan of getting called a hairless ape, after all...

Vekka nods, conceding to Kazuki's point.

If they leave us be, I can gladly let them be. Who knows... maybe they see me as kindred.

He turns to the side so they get a profile and he outlines his own beak with his upper talons as if to say see! same!

"Haha! Exactly!" Kazuki exclaims, pointing his finger for emphasis.

Lashing tongues, lightning wings, the bloodshot eyes of these large birds find the party as they enter, and dart towards you with speed and agility in flight!

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Reconfiguring Initiative (w/ Advantage from winning the Skill Challenge intact)!

Auntie Wu's Perception (T): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17
Auntie Wu's Perception (T): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23
Ho Lan's Perception (T): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18
Ho Lan's Perception (T): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23
Sigurd Kolphan's Perception (T): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7
Sigurd Kolphan's Perception (T): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18
Kazuki Sato's Perception (E): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12
Kazuki Sato's Perception (E): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15
Vekka Tchakon's Perception (T): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23 (low-light vision)
Vekka Tchakon's Perception (T): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12 (low-light vision)

Red Humongous Savage Humming Birds of Death to Initiative: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17
Purple Humongous Savage Humming Birds of Death to Initiative: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16
Jinkin Cowboy to Initiative: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

Zheng Peng and his Men to Initiative: 0 = 0

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JINKINS RAID THE CONSTABLERY

Building: Door is Shut (Trees presumably outside)
Monster ID: Jinkins (you know), Birds Nature (to ID) and Occultism or Religion (why corrupted?)

Vekka
Lan @ -1 HPs, fatigued
Auntie Wu
Kolphan @ -2 HPs @ Runic Weapon (☑☑☑□□,□□□□□)

Red Humongous Savage Humming Birds of Death
Purple Humongous Savage Humming Birds of Death
Sato
Jinkin Cowboy
Zheng Peng and his Men

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The Party (except Sato) is Up!

"Not YOU!"

Zheng Peng, the most "honorable" and "diligent" (in his own words) constable of Willowshore looks upon Ho Lan with abject horror even beyond his own apparent captivity (stripped of weapons and naked but for a single cloth to cover his bits).

He demands unreasonably "What are YOU doing here?!?" frustration painting red the entirety of his shrewd face, he absolutely seethes in some impossible combination of relief, embarrassment, and shame (especially shame) - then with integrity "Free ME first - I can HELP you to defeat these Humongous Savage Humming Birds of Death!!!" he makes an automatic motion to grab his weapons before jarring himself at his momentarily-forgotten unarmed state "There are KEYS hidden over there!" finally attempting to help.

You may Seek as an single action (◆) vs DC 20 to locate the Keys on the Map.
Alternatively, you may attempt Athletics checks to Break Open or Thievery checks to Pick one cell at a time!

Vekka isn't the best choice to ID the creatures.

All into the jailhouse, but don't let them surround us! the tengu shouts to his companions as he approaches one of the birds.

You have been corrupted... I will free you. he whispers to it.

After this he beats one of the spell drums at his back and the now-familiar ghostly flames begin to gush from the edge of his blade as it takes on its dark-navy tone. It almost appears as a slender portal into a distant sea.

He slashes the blade down at the bird he would deliver from corruption.

◆ Stride 10 ft
◆◆ Spellstrike RED
Cast a spell (somatic, verbal) Ignition
Strike: katana attack RED, slashing damage (one-handed), fire damage: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 251d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 62d4 ⇒ (4, 4) = 8
On Critical Success The target takes double damage and 1d4 persistent fire damage.

When the flames are discharged to the bird, the blades appearance returns to gleaming, hardened metal.

He looks over at Peng to acknowledge his situation. It is no matter to Vekka how clothed or not he is. Now is not the time for such things.

One of my companions will locate the key and release you!

"There are KEYS hidden over there!"

I can do that. Right? Before she can think herself out of it, Auntie Wu dashes into the room. "Keys hidden where?" She glances about wildly for the keys.

Perception to Seek, DC 20: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13

Her eyes snag on the birds. They...look so wrong. What's the matter with them?

Recall Knowledge (Religion): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26
What's up with the corrupted birds?

◆ Stride, ◆ Seek, ◆ Recall Knowledge

Zheng Peng, most brave and honorable Constable Willowshore has witness, reduced to undergarments. Also he's upset at Ho Lan for some reason.

Seek: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

The birds and the Jinkin are too distracting. He strides to intercept Wu from the bird with deep purple plumage.

"I will keep this one busy."

"Uhh, actually..." Kazuki mumbles after getting a good look at the giant birds.

"Those are Humongous Savage Hummingbirds of Death!" he shouts to his friends.
"They are quite nimble... and quite dangerous. And, uh, they seem afflicted with the same curse that affected the centipedes - they seem not only to be of unusual size, but struck with some foul bloodlust!"

Lan enters the room and is shocked when he sees his nemesis, Zheng Peng.

"I need to get out of here," he mutters, about to turn around and flee. But then, he sees that they are all securely in cells, and sends a jolt of electricity through the hummingbirds of death, both in defense of his friends and as a warning to the constable.

Electricity: 2d4 ⇒ (1, 2) = 3
DC 18 basic Reflex save

Lan will not be bullied the way that he was when they last met.

"And YOU!" Wllowshore's most honorable and diligent constable now sees Auntie Wu as she enters the room "I KNEW the two of YOU would Conspire against ME!" he accuses beyond probable cause - then "I hope you are sober enough to see the KEYS, you >>redacted<< >>redacted<< - they are right in front of your >>redacted<< face!"

Hurling cruel and unusual insults from his cell, Zheng Peng's embarrassment and shame blossom into despair!

Auntie Wu and Ho Lan are -1 circumstance to Seek the Keys!

"Captain! Language!" Sigurd is quite surprised by Zheng's animosity. Why wouldn't she be sober?

◆ Stride 10 ft

◆◆ Spellstrike RED

Retcon, because there wasn't time between initiative rounds as I'd thought

◆ Recharge spellstrike
◆ Stride 10 ft
◆ Strike (keeping rolls): katana attack RED, slashing damage (one-handed): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

"Oh, hush your grousing. Granny Hu sent us to rescue you." Auntie Wu replies with exaggerated mild sweetness. Let him choke on that for a while!

"Yes, Captain! We are here to rescue you. Be calm." Sigurd focuses on the task ahead of him.

Twitching with lightning speed, the Humongous Savage Humming Birds of Death dodge Lan's bolts!

Red Humongous Savage Humming Bird of Death Basic Reflex vs 3 electricity (DC 18): 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17 @ 3 damage
Purple Humongous Savage Humming Bird of Death Basic Reflex vs 3 electricity (DC 18): 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (11) + 12 = 23 @ 1 damage

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@Sato, I need a way to get those bonuses into my Macro tool!

Sato is Up!

"You!" he points to Sigurd now "You look a respectable citizen, but for the company you keep; cavorting with the Scum of the Town!" he spits in his cell, then offers something beyond his actual jurisdiction "Free ME and I'll see to it that you are promoted to a respectable station. At once!"

His unearned authority shriveling pathetically at his shrill attempts to assert pecking order!

Positively irate!!

Sigurd simply smiles. "I'm afraid Shizuru is my ultimate authority."

The bolts crackle around the hummingbirds, drowning out some of Zheng's words. Cavorting?

"Sheesh. What did they do to earn Peng's wrath?" he wonders to himself.

Kazuki stays put in the entryway and raises his bow. He marks the giant, purple hummingbird as his prey and sends a couple arrows through the hallway, trying to avoid Lan's head.
Longbow: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26
piercing: 1d8 ⇒ 7

Longbow & map: 1d20 + 8 - 3 ⇒ (6) + 8 - 3 = 11
piercing: 1d8 ⇒ 7

He sends another arrow at the giant bird...
Longbow & map: 1d20 + 8 - 6 ⇒ (11) + 8 - 6 = 13
piercing: 1d8 ⇒ 3

◆ hunt prey (purple).
◆ hunted shot.
◆ strike.

One of Sato's arrows lands despite the odd angle (Volley penalty; 7 damage purple), as does Vekka's sword blade (6 damage red) - Auntie Wu looks for the keys as Kolphan gets into position and Lan uses his magic.

Then the birds strike!

Peck (piercing, agile, deadly d4, no reach) vs Vekka: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 121d6 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 121d4 ⇒ 4
Peck (piercing, agile, deadly d4, no reach) w/ MAP vs Vekka: 1d20 + 11 - 4 ⇒ (9) + 11 - 4 = 161d6 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 101d4 ⇒ 3

Red
◆) Death Peck
◆) Death Peck
◆) Dart (Fly w/o provoking reactions)
↺) ???

Vekka anticipates every angle, emerges unscathed - Kolphan isn't so lucky, and is firmly pecked in his chest, the wound puncturing deep!

Peck (piercing, agile, deadly d4, no reach) vs Kolphan: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 121d6 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 111d4 ⇒ 1
Peck (piercing, agile, deadly d4, no reach) w/ MAP vs Kolphan: 1d20 + 11 - 4 ⇒ (19) + 11 - 4 = 261d6 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 91d4 ⇒ 4

Purple
◆) Death Peck
◆) Death Peck
◆) Dart (Fly w/o provoking reactions)
↺) ???

Jinkin Cowboy goes "Hold still stupid bird! Okay okay?" and attempt to mount the Red Humongous Savage Humming Bird of Death!

Cowboy Jinkin
◆) Command
◆) Command
◆) Command

Nature to Command (DC 18): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15
Nature to Command (DC 18): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12
Nature to Command (DC 18): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

The bird is too unruly to allow the frustrated Jinkin to mount, darting this way and that to confound him!

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JINKINS RAID THE CONSTABLERY

Building: Door is Shut (Trees presumably outside)
Monster ID: Jinkins (you know), Birds Nature (to ID) and Occultism or Religion (why corrupted?)

Vekka
Lan (fatigued) @ -1 poison
Auntie Wu
Kolphan @ Runic Weapon (☑☑☑☑□,□□□□□) @ -2 poison, -9 peck
Sato @ hunting purple (don' forget Volley!)

Red Humongous Savage Humming Bird of Death (AC ??, Reflex 12) @ -9 damage
Purple Humongous Savage Humming Bird of Death (AC ??, Reflex 12) @ -8 damage
Jinkin Cowboy
Zheng Peng and his Men

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The Party is Up!

Lan's hands are still crackling with electricity, but he sees an opening that he hasn't ever had, and instead exhales fire from his mouth into a 15' cone to the northwest.

Fire: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 1) = 4
DC 18 basic Reflex save from all three enemies

Lan's not very good at breathing fire on account of his beautiful singing voice. It's so hard to be awesome at two completely different things, but he's pretty close. Lan conjures a mirror to make sure he hasn't damaged his vocal cords.

♫ Do-Re-Me-Fa-So-La-Ti-Do

It's all good.

◆◆ Breathe Fire
◆ Glass Shield

Sigurd grunts as the giant beak pierces his armor. Undaunted, he Steps closer. "Shizuru! Blind these birds and their... inexperienced rider. With the power of the sun!" Sigurd's palm glows brightly as dazzling light bursts forth.

◆ Step
◆◆ Cast >Dazzling Flash< as a Focus Spell. Fort Save DC 16.

Cowboy Jinkin Basic Reflex vs 4 fire (DC 18): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22 (2 damage Jinkin)
Using pre-rolled Reflex saves for Birds

Fire burns Red hotter than Purple (4 red and 2 purple fire damage), but their looming quickness sees them barely singed - they hover in place menacingly, black beady eyes of death staring at Lan... ...until...

Cowboy Jinkin Fortitude vs Dazzling Flash (DC 16): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25 @ Dazzle 1-rnd
Red Humongous Savage Humming Bird of Death Fortitude vs Dazzling Flash (DC 16): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15 @ Blind 1-rnd, Dazzle 1-min
Purple Humongous Savage Humming Bird of Death Fortitude vs Dazzling Flash (DC 16): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9 @ Blind 1-rnd, Dazzle 1-min

...a flurry of feathers flies as the Birds nearly crash mid-flight, hovering sideways somehow and unable to focus their bloodlusty gaze upon the party!

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JINKINS RAID THE CONSTABLERY

Building: Door is Shut (Trees presumably outside)
Monster ID: Jinkins (you know), Birds Nature (to ID) and Occultism or Religion (why corrupted?)

Lan (fatigued) @ -1 poison
Kolphan @ Runic Weapon (☑☑☑☑□,□□□□□) @ -2 poison, -9 peck
Auntie Wu
Vekka
Sato @ hunting purple (don' forget Volley!)

Red Humongous Savage Humming Bird of Death (AC ??, Reflex 12) @ -13 damage @ Blind 1-rnd, Dazzle 1-min
Purple Humongous Savage Humming Bird of Death (AC ??, Reflex 12) @ -10 damage @ Blind 1-rnd, Dazzle 1-min
Jinkin Cowboy @ -2 damage @ Dazzle 1-rnd
Zheng Peng and his Men

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Auntie Wu, Vekka, and Sato are Up!

Kazuki realizes it's a bad idea to be shooting arrows through a narrow hallway and into a room where his friends are darting about in combat.

He quickly switches to his sword, slinging his bow on his back. He darts into the room and thrusts his blade forward into the giant bird.
Wakizashi: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21
slashing: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

◆ swap weapons.
◆ stride.
◆ strike (hunted prey).

Okay, now he's all charged up and ready to go :)

Vekka advances on the nearby giant bird, hoping to bring it down.

There is still corruption left in you. Embrace the path to the other side, where you will experience a more natural existence.

He steps forward and beats a spell-drum, causing ghostly flames to gush from the edge of his blade before he thrusts it at the bird.

◆ Step N
◆◆ Spellstrike RED
Cast a spell (somatic, verbal) Ignition
Strike RED: katana attack, slashing damage (one-handed), deadly damage IFF crit, fire damage: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 171d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 51d8 ⇒ 62d6 ⇒ (6, 4) = 10
On Critical Success The target takes double damage and 1d6 persistent fire damage.

"Free ME and I'll see to it that you are promoted to a respectable station. At once!"

Fighting the urge to mercilessly taunt Constable Peng (because she knows full well he won't be stuck in that cage forever), Auntie Wu keeps her face turned away from him so he can't see the smirk that blooms on her face. She scoots farther away from him, keeping behind Sigurd, and sends a zap of electricity at the purple Hummingbird of Death and the jinkin.

Electric Arc: 2d4 ⇒ (3, 3) = 6
Purple bird and jinkin each need to make a DC 18 reflex save.

◆ Step, ◆◆ Cast a spell

Using second set of pre-rolled Reflex saves

Auntie Wu blasts both birds (3 damage each), Sato changes arms and strikes a cut (2 damage purple) and Vekk'a strike narrowly misses (is your bonus really +7!?)

Both blind birds lash out at Sigurd and Sato then dash sidways!

Red
◆) Death Peck
◆) Death Peck
◆) Dart (Fly w/o provoking reactions)
↺) Nimble Dart (+2 AC vs triggering attack, may Step w/ Flight)

Peck (piercing, agile, deadly d4, no reach) w/ Blinded (Flat DC 11) vs Vekka: 1d20 ⇒ 61d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 161d6 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 81d4 ⇒ 1
Peck (piercing, agile, deadly d4, no reach) w/ Blinded (Flat DC 11) w/ MAP vs Vekka: 1d20 ⇒ 181d20 + 11 - 4 ⇒ (12) + 11 - 4 = 191d6 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 121d4 ⇒ 2

Red's blind pecks strike true - Vekka suffers the full blow!

Purple
◆) Death Peck
◆) Death Peck
◆) Dart (Fly w/o provoking reactions)
↺) Nimble Dart (+2 AC vs triggering attack, may Step w/ Flight)

Peck (piercing, agile, deadly d4, no reach) w/ Blinded (Flat DC 11) vs Kolphan: 1d20 ⇒ 101d20 + 11 ⇒ (19) + 11 = 301d6 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 121d4 ⇒ 3
Peck (piercing, agile, deadly d4, no reach) w/ Blinded (Flat DC 11) w/ MAP vs Kolphan: 1d20 ⇒ 11d20 + 11 - 4 ⇒ (12) + 11 - 4 = 191d6 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 81d4 ⇒ 3

Purple's pecks get lost in the blinding flash - Kolphan remains unscathed.

Jinkin Cowboy tries again!

Nature to Command (DC 18): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20
Mount w/ Dazzled (DC 5): 1d20 ⇒ 11

Cowboy Jinkin
◆) Command
◆) Mount
◆) Draw Shortsword

"Yee-HAW!!!" he screams "Kill them! Kill them all stupid bird!!!"

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JINKINS RAID THE CONSTABLERY

Building: Door is Shut (Trees presumably outside)
Monster ID: Jinkins (you know), Birds Nature (to ID) and Occultism or Religion (why corrupted?)

Lan (fatigued) @ -1 poison
Kolphan @ Runic Weapon (☑☑☑☑□,□□□□□) @ -2 poison, -9 peck
Auntie Wu
Vekka @ -12 peck
Sato @ hunting purple (don' forget Volley!)

Red Humongous Savage Humming Bird of Death (AC 19, Reflex 12) @ -16 damage ("bloodied") @ Dazzle 1-min
Purple Humongous Savage Humming Bird of Death (AC 19, Reflex 12) @ -15 damage ("bloodied") @ Dazzle 1-min
Jinkin Cowboy @ -2 damage @ Dazzle 1-rnd @ mounting Red
Zheng Peng and his Men

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The Party is Up!