Age of Ashes (Team Dahak)

Game Master Delta Arena

I think Vrosi is critical and Markus and Kiilo are down to two spells each.

As Mosquito approaches the door, the two mandrills become agitated, as if they were fearful of the doors opening.

Markus asks Mosquito to wait, and turns to the mandrills and tries communicating with them, asking for some explanation of what expects them.

Mosquito stops. The goblin frowns.
Wees bees da Heroes. Wees already did da asking. Da don't bees speaks da right words, so wees just continues?

We are in B7? They are afraid of B8?

Markus

The mandrills don't quite understand what Markus is trying to say. From seeing how they fought at first, it is clear that they are trained to do so, so it might not be a physical confrontation that they are afraid of. The one thing that is clear is that they are hesitant for themselves, not for any of you.

Mosquito

You are in B7. They hesitant of B8 because of the bear, in like a “that’s a bad idea” way, but they are afraid of B9, although it is more of a discomfort or uncertainty.

Mosquito points to the door of B9. He then points at himself and his friends.
Youses no bees afraid. Wees da heroes here. Wees ken take care of da Stupids.

They remain confused and hesitant, but they are in no position to stop Mosquito.

Vrosi is still critical though.

Mees bees da Swashbuckler! Mees will befriend any other mandrils wees bees meeting!

Assuming everyone is ready and Healed, yes....

I'm so sorry, I went back as far as Kiilo being stabilized, and I am not seeing where Vrosi needed healing ... or I would have done it. So if Mosq really is checking in, then I guess everyone is not healed? Kiilo can for sure start singing again if needed.

Vrosi was heavily wounded between the two encounters and the only heal for Vrosi was one cast of Hymn of Healing between the two.

Mosquito pushes Markus and Kiilo at Brilliant Burnis'. The goblin then begins to aid each by picking at each individual cuts, bruise, rip, and burn on the Orc.
Sees dis ones? Dat frumbdat one ting. Sees Dat ones? Remember Dat odder ting Dat bites? His skins was green now bees more ov da burgundy.

SOP: After Combats we Heal up via Hymn of Healing and Treat Wounds. This process will take time, but we are only 2nd so...lol.

After everyone is Hymned and Treated, Mosquito readies his Shield, holding his Rapier and....

Ken someone's gits da door please.

Exploration mode Defend

Awesome, I have marked the starting area for you to place your tokens. Who is bringing the door down?

I placed us inside the starting area. Using phone, so we look weird...lol. Mosquito is waiting for someone to open the door so he can race in!

Kiilo is ready!

Vrosi will open the door and step in.

Vrosi kicks the door open, loosening it off its hinges, and storms into the room.

Pieces of furniture are hanging together from torn curtains attached to the ceiling’s rafters. Bedsheets and bedposts connect the pieces to one another, creating elevated vines to swing around in this makeshift trash-jungle that has been set up. There is, however, no sight of the mandrills within the pale immitation of their native land.

Kiilo’s initiative: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
Markus’ initiative: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14
Mosquito’s initiative: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22
Vrosi’s initiative: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

Mosquito, you can take your turn before the Mandrills. Unfortunately, they are Undetected right now. You know from cranky that there's two of them in the room.

Mosquito grabs a friendly Mandrill.
Tells Dem dat wees bees da heroes!

Diplomacy(T): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

The Cleric frowns.
What wees gots here...

The mandrill Mosquito is holding says something in their native tone. There is a quivering in his voice. Then, a piece of splintered wood flies towards him. Followed by a short, harsh reply.

Mandrill (Yellow)

The piece of wood starts begins to high, and it bounces off of the door frame on its way.

The mandrill makes himself known with the thunderous sound of his accusatory voice as it jumps down from the trash-jungle and readies his whip.

AB: Strike*, Stride*, Interact (Draw weapon)*

Mandrill (Purple)

With that signal, a piece of stone is launches against the held mandrill as well.

The piece of stone, in spite of the narrow hall, and the orc and goblin between them, manages to make its way to the held mandrill, breaking his skin and making him bleed.

The second mandrill falls to the ground, and repeats the same unknown words the first one had. It leans down and takes a broken piece of wood from the ground.

AB: Strike*, Stride*, Interact (Pick up debris)*

Mandrill (Bright Red)

The friendly mandrill struggles in Mosquito’s arms in desperation.

Unable to break free, but desperate to do so, the mandrill keeps attempting to slip away.

After some further struggling, the mandrill slips away from Mosquito's grasp and starts running away.

The bright red mandrill is injured.

AB: Escape* x2, Stride*

Mandrill (Bright purple)

Terrified, the last mandrill takes the opportunity to start running as well.

AB: Stride* x3

You can all take your turns.

Raging, Vrosi will get out his mikazuki, step forward and strike: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22for: 1d6 + 3 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 3 = 9

Markus walks into the room and casts a spell that reminds the group of the emperor birds outside.

Stride and cast Dizzying colors, DC 18, I believe I can get both in the area.

Mosquito looks a bit guilty, ashamed and even a tiny bit contrite.

The goblin quickly gets over it, at s he Strides into the room and stares bloody murder at the Purple Mandrill!
Intimidation(T) to Demoralize Purple!: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

The beefy Cleric then attempts to Shove him out of the way at, so that the goblin can Flank with Brilliant Burnis!
Athletics(T) to Shove: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21

Mosquito proudly Steps into the now open Flank!
Tanks!

Vrosi

In a single move, Vrosi unsheates his mikazuki, approaches the enemy and hits him on the side of the head.

Markus

The mandrills are mesmerized by the array of colours. They stare at it for a moment. Soon, their stare goes blank. They are staring at nothing, unable to see anything in front of them. They are both Stunned 1, Blinded (1 round) and Dazzled (10 rounds).

Mosquito

Mosquito tries to intimidate the mandrill in front of him, but the doesn't notice what is happening in front of him. Changing tactics, Mosquito decides to take advantage of the situation and push the mandrill against the door, which he does before advancing triumphantly.

I will wait for Kiilo until Thursday before taking my turn.

1-Action Move
2-Actions Phase Bolt @ Yellow

Phasebolt: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 183d4 ⇒ (1, 3, 1) = 5 DblDMG on Crit

Kiilo

Kiilo rushes into the room and begins to gather feather-shaped energy in his fingertips. He lets it fly out. It vanishes before hitting Vrosi right in front of him, and reappears just before the mandrill. The three energy feathers pierce through the creature.

Mandrill (yellow)

The mandrill takes a moment to rub its eyes, and blink a couple of times, to no immediate effect. He can still hear the steps, the clanking of armour, and the grunts of those around him, and he can smell the unique scents of Vrosi and Mosquito. He starts flailing its whip around in their general directions.

The whip cracks a feet away from Vrosi.

But Mosquito is not so luck. As the mandrill spins around and sends the whip in Mosquito's direction, leaving a cut on the goblin's side.

Yellow is critically injured

AB: Stunned*, Strike*x2

Mandrill (purple)

The second mandrill takes a moment to recover after having knocked against the door. He too blinks a couple of times no avail. Mosquito’s scent is still near, and the piece of wood is still in his hand. He tosses it in front of him, towards where he believes Mosquito to be.

The thrown furniture fragment flies savely overhead of the cleric, leaving him unscathed from the attempted strike.

Now unarmed, he goes for the sickle in his belt. Getting ready for Mosquito’s next assault.

purple is moderately injured

AB: Stunned*, Strike*, Interact (Draw weapon)*

Mandrills (others)

Not looking back, they run as fast and as far as their legs can take them.

They Stride for all three actions, and they are gone.

You can all take your turns.

Mosquito looks down at the newest slash from the whip by the blinded fellow.
Wees uses tools plays dis game in da goblin pens!
Intimidation(T) to Demoralize: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

The Swashbuckler Raises his Shield and returns the favor!
Melee(T) Rapier, CA, Flank : 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 6 + 1 = 171d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 1 = 8 Traits P Deadly d8 Disarm Finesse

Satisfied at the effect of his spell, Markus starts focusing on attacking a yellow mandrill. Then he retreats back behind the door.

Daze DC 18: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Cast Daze, Stride

◆ Strike vs Yellow: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22for: 1d6 + 3 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 3 = 9

◆ Strike vs Yellow: 1d20 + 7 - 5 ⇒ (7) + 7 - 5 = 9for: 1d6 + 3 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 3 = 8

◆ Strike vs Yellow: 1d20 + 7 - 10 ⇒ (18) + 7 - 10 = 15for: 1d6 + 3 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 3 = 9

Mosquito

The mandrill turns towards Mosquito’s voice as his vision begins to clear, but it is too late for him. As Mosquito stabs him with his rapier and he falls to the ground.

Markus

Switching the attack to purple

Perhaps due to him already being blinded and dizzy, Markus' assault on his mind seems to little to no effect on the mandrill.

Vrosi

I’m switching an action to Stride since purple is out of reach

Vrosi closes in, boxing the mandrill against the wall. He swings his mikazuki and hits the mandrill on the side of the head. There is a crushing sound and the mandrill slides against the door until it is laying on the floor.

Markus calls Cranky to his arm and pets him gently. Then he goes into the room and says "I'm not sure what the other mandrills were so scared of." After saying that, he is extra wary of anything hidden that might come at them. He instructs Cranky to also search around.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14
Cranky's Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21

Mosquito cleans the ichor from his Rapier before putting it away. The goblin shrugs.
Probably don't want to bees seeing da mess.

Mosquito then helps Markus in his Search endeavor....
Exploration mode Search

Nothing living remains in this room as far as Cranky can tell, but he does hear some splashing noises coming from the room next door. B10

Maybe Mosquito is right, maybe they are have hematophia and hate seeing blood.

I'd love it if that were true. Give them monsters some personality and phobias!

Cranky says in a cute voice "I can... I can hear some splashing noises from that room." Markus replies "Can you smell anything in particular?"

Cranky stiffs his nose in the door trying to understand what he can.

Nutt'n bits Nutt'n! Dis room bees boring.

Mosquito absently pets Cranky, as the goblin opens the door.

Mosquito opens the room. A steady dripping from the stone ceiling has created a deep, bog-like puddle in the middle of the broken floor. Ringing the puddle are splintered pieces of wood stuck into the flagstones’ rubble, rising up like bizarre foliage. On the other side of the puddle lies one more mandrill, while Cranky is certain that he smells more of the froggers in the puddle.

Looking into the puddle, Mosquito can tell that there are two figures hidding just under the surface.

Cranky closes his eyes and puts his nose up as Mosquito pets him. He opens his eyes only to say "I smell some froggers! Did you see Marky?" Markus says "I don't see them yet, Cranky, but I believe you. Get back and hide." He readies a spell when one of the froggers appears.

Can I ready Daze for when I see a frogger that I know is there because Cranky rules?

Since Cranky pointed them out to you, you can just take the action to cast Daze (which would then trigger combat). This action would be against Hidden enemies, which has a DC 11 flat check. Alternatively, yes, you can hold the action and cast Daze once they are no longer Hidden. Lastly, you could cast it on the mandrill who is observed (that would also trigger combat immediately after.

The mandrill sees the door open, picks up a stone with one hand and takes out his sickle with the other. His pose is defensive, and he seems to have no intention of rushing towards the door.

I think I'll hold as a ready action until all the friends are ready.

Mosquito jumps into the water!
Marco!

Mosquito

I have pushed you back at just before the water, since running towards will trigger initiative.

Kiilo’s Initiative: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15
Markus’ Initiative: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18
Mosquito’s Initiative: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Vrosi’s Initiative: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

Markus

Well, initiative doesn't help with the hold daze. Would you like to use it as explained before (flat check or against mandrill)? Otherwise you can just take your normal turn.

Markus goes before the enemies.

Flat check DC 11: 1d20 ⇒ 10
Well b@#!@**s

Markus misses the mark on his spell, so he waits for the froggers to show up before casting another spell.

Ready to cast Command: Flee as soon as a frogger puts its head out of the water. DC 18

Markus

The reflections on the surface of the murky pool make it difficult to concentrate on what lies under the surface.

Frogger (Blue)

As Mosquito races towards the water, a figures comes out of it wielding a morningstar.

But it staggers before actually hitting the goblin. It turns around and runs to the corner of the room, before coming back and going around the pool to meet the goblin once again.

In spite of the delay and running back and forth to reach Mosquito, the frogger manages to connect the blow against his ribs.

AB: Stride*x2 (Losing the Hidden condition and becoming Observed), Strike*

Frogger (Green)

A second frogger raises to the surface of the water with morningstar in hand. It swings it against the goblin.

Knowing something else was hidding in the water, Mosquito is ready for the attack and has no trouble blocking it.

Kiilo’s will save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26
Markus’ will save: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26
Mosquito’s will save: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22
Vrosi’s will save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

The sound itself is uncomfortable, but it provokes nothing for most of you. However, it does remind Vrosi of a vague familiar sound that haunts him in his dreams. Kiilo, you are immune for 1 minute. Vrosi, you are Frightened 1

Having boasted, the creature leaves its mouth open and launches its tongue against its opponent.

The frogger's tongue bounces harmlessly against Mosquito's shield.

[ooc]AB: Strike*, Terrifying Croak*, Strike*

Mandrill

With the stone in hand, he tosses it at Markus.

His aim is true, and the stone hits Markus straight on.

The mandrill rushes towards the door to block anyone else from coming in and swings his sickle at the large orc standing nearby.

But Vrosi has enough time to prepare for the attack and manages to get out of the way of the blade.

AB: Strike*, Stride*, Strike*

You can all take your turns.

Markus casts 2 spells. The first one is aimed at the Mandril that threw a rock at him. The second is a protection spell.

Cast Daze DC 18 on mandril. Also, cast Glass Shield. I won't use the reaction unless it would damage the attacker.

Daze: 1d6 ⇒ 5

Raging, Vrosi will get out his Mikazuki, and then make a sudden charge to flank the Green Frogger.

Strike w/frightened 1: 1d20 + 7 - 1 ⇒ (19) + 7 - 1 = 25for: 1d6 + 3 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 3 = 8
Addl damage if crit: 1d6 + 3 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 3 = 10

Mosquito looks through his swollen eye at the Blue Frogged with menace, mayhem, much more menace and mayhem!

The Cleric Raises His Shield, casts Guidance and...

Melee(T) Rapier, Guidance : 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 1 = 91d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5 Traits P Deadly d8 Disarm Finesse

Markus

The mandrill howls in pain as Markus breaks his mind.

With a few gestures, a thin film of glass begins to form in front of Markus.

Mandrill is severly wounded and Stunned 1

Vrosi

Sorry, I had forgotten to move the mandrill

Vrosi rushes towards the other end of the room as he unsheathes his weapon. Now behind the frogger, Vrosi brings pain down on the creature.

Missed the crit due to frightened.

Mosquito

And...

The sudden move of the frogger as it receives Vrosi’s blow offsets the target enough for Mosquito to swing wide off of the mark.

Green Frogger is moderately wounded

I'll wait until tomorrow for Kiilo

Kiilo sees the opening and takes it; you can see his wings shimmer ever so slightly in their binding as the feathered flechettes of force fly from his hand at the mandril.

ForceBarrage: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (4, 4, 2) + 3 = 13 @ Mandril

Kiilo

The energy feathers arc around Markus and stab the mandrill three times before they disappear. The mandrill is left with open would that bleed until the creature collapses to the ground.

The mandrill is out

Frogger (Blue)

The frogger leaps towards Markus, setting up a flank on Mosquito. Face to face with the wizard, the creatures lets out a croak, as if replying to its companion.

Markus’ Will Save: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13
Mosquito’s Will Save: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23
Vrosi’s Will Save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

Something about how the sound reverbarates in the room gets under Markus' and Vrosi's skins, While Mosquito just laughs the sound off. Kiilo, knowing the power of sound, knows that there is no true power behind this sound. Markus and Vrosi are Frightened 1

The cacophony still hanging in the room, the frogger lifts his morningstar and brings it down on Markus.

The weapon hits the arcane glass in front of the wizard and glances harmlessly off of it.

AB: Stride*, Terrifying Croak*, Strike*

Frogger (Green)

With Mosquito’s eyes following the other frogger’s movements, the creature opens its mouth and launches its tongue against the goblin.

Mosquito reacts, raising his shield, but it is a little too late, and the creature's tongue gets tangled on his arm.

Swinging wildly, the frogger tries to hit anyone near it with its morningstar.

It swings hard and wild, but it is wide off of both of its targets. It hits nothing but air.

AB: Strike*x3

You can all take your turns

Markus focuses on the frogger in front of him, points his ring at it and repeats a chant he did earlier today.

Using Arcane Bonded ring to recast 2 actions Kinetic Ram on Blue. DC 17. Then renew Glass Shield.

Strike off guard Frogger, w/frightened 1: 1d20 + 7 - 1 ⇒ (17) + 7 - 1 = 23for: 1d6 + 3 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 3 = 7

Strike off guard Frogger, w/frightened 1: 1d20 + 7 - 1 - 5 ⇒ (15) + 7 - 1 - 5 = 16for: 1d6 + 3 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 3 = 12

Strike off guard Frogger, w/frightened 1: 1d20 + 7 - 1 - 10 ⇒ (6) + 7 - 1 - 10 = 2for: 1d6 + 3 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 3 = 8

Mosquito seems amused by the shananagins perpetrated by these Froggers! The laughing hysterically aloud goblin decides to play with his food!

Seeing Vrosi more than handling the Green Frog, Mosquito turn his attention to the Blue Frog.
Youses bees needs ta buy Mees dinner first!

Intimidation(T) to Demoralize, Intimidating Glare: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

The Cleric of Cayden Cailian then introduced the Blue Frog to his Rapier!
Melee(T) Rapier, CA: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 6 + 1 = 171d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 1 = 9 Traits P Deadly d8 Disarm Finesse

He then Raises his Shield.

Markus

The kinetic energy runs against the frogger, but the frogger is standing firmly on the ground, it's webbed feet keeping a good grip on the stone tiles.

Vrosi

Vrosi sees the frogger’s desperation and takes full advantage of it. The mikazuki strikes twice on the against the creature with enough strength to breaking its skull and falling it.

Green frogger is down

Mosquito

Mosquito’s opponent meets his rapier. The blade goes in deep, and comes out soaking red.

Blue frogger is moderately wounded

I’ll wait until tomorrow for Kiilo

Kiilo moves just a touch to make sure that he can get a good line of sight,(thru Markus), and fires off another Feathered Faze Bolt at the aqua colored frogbeast.

FFB: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 163d4 ⇒ (4, 3, 2) = 9 DblDMG on Crit