Strength of Thousands (PF2 AP) by DM DoctorEvil

Game Master DM DoctorEvil

I will take Nyandra's turn, until we hear from her.

Mushroom Madness - Round 1 - continued

26 Nyandra
24 Iovia
19 Umbo
18 M'Baba
16 Ntuni
12 Ikto
11 Za Minyahil (20' up a tree)

Iovia calls out to the large walking mushroom-like figure, but it either can't understand her or simply ignores her words. In any event, speaking to the creature rationally seems to have no effect.

Nyandra sense this is going to get violent, and takes out her flute, playing a rousing harvest song, to try to raise the spirits of the group.
She then moves northward about 20' setting up a bit better line of sight on the mushroom thing. Lastly, she takes out her sling and bullet, and as nonchalantly as possible, readies to send a shot at the foe if things come to that.

The monstrous fungus steps forward very aggressively, baring its sharp teeth until its next to M'Baba. Then it squeezes its eyes shut, seeming to push hard internally, then an instant later, a cloud of purple spores emit from it, filling a 10' burst around the mushroom-creature. Everyone in the radius is covered with and breathes in the spores. After sending the purple cloud in the air the creature swings on M'Baba with a large fist, smashing the brave initiate in the face, hard.

M'Baba takes 9hp dmg and is at 8/17 right away. He and Iovia must make Fort saves vs the spores. The rest of the party is up to close Round 1.

Umbo fist vs M'Baba: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (13) + 11 = 24 hit
Bludgeoning dmg to M'baba: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Fort save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Assuming that we get one hero point per day, I'll use it here.

Fort try 2: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Lol! I guess that 2 really wanted to be rolled!

Ikto's eyes flash at M'Baba's injuries and their precarious situation. It's not his people's way to choose violence, but diplomacy is clearly failing. He strides closer, then says "Storm, bring down your fist." And the mushroom like figure finds itself struck by a tempest's surge!

Action 1, stride. Action 2 (2 actions taken) Tempest Surge: You surround a foe in a swirling storm of violent winds, roiling clouds, and crackling lightning. The storm deals 1d12 electricity damage. The target must attempt a basic Reflex save. On a failure, the target also is clumsy 2 for 1 round and takes 1 persistent electricity damage. Dmg is: 1d12 ⇒ 6

M'baba coughs and steps back. He then draws his rapier and crouches behind a root.

Fort save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Stride, Interact, Take Cover

Ahem... Hero Point: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

Mushroom Madness - Round 1 - continued

Courageous Anthem active - +1 to attacks, dmg and fear saves

26 Nyandra
24 Iovia
19 Umbo
18 M'Baba (8/17hp)
16 Ntuni
12 Ikto
11 Za Minyahil (20' up a tree)

As they are covered in and inhale the purple spores, both Iovia and M'Baba start to feel their minds getting fuzzy, like having had too much to drink perhaps. No immediate effects, but they feel something is definitely not right with them.

M'Baba withdraws from being toe to toe with the mighty mushroom, and takes shelter behind the bole of the large tree.

Ikto calls on the power of nature, and conjures a confined but serious thunderstorm that surrounds the menace, striking it with violent wind and a bolt of lightening. The tempest causes minor damage to Umbo but it avoids any more effects.

Don't for get the bardic performance effects! Both Iovia and M'baba fail the Fort save, despite burning Hero Points, and are diseased. More to come on that in a bit. Umbo makes his Reflex save so takes 3hp dmg with no lingering effects. Still need actions from Ntuni and Za Minyahil, who is still up the tree by the mushrooms

Umbo DC17 Reflex: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19 success so half damage.

"We are horrible at diplomacy!" Ntuni says, rushing forward as she draws her hammer. She takes care to put himself away from the others, just to make it more difficult for the fungus-thing to cover them all with its spores.

Interact (draw weapon), Sudden Charge

Strike (Maul), CA: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 9 + 1 = 23
Damage, CA: 1d12 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 4 + 1 = 17

Za Minyahil curses as the group is attacked by what appears to be the parent mushroom, realizing that their battle-magic isn't as effective up in a tree. They pull out a javelin and throw it at the creature.

Interact (draw weapon), Strike

Javelin: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 6 + 1 = 171d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Shame I'm not a Starlit Span magus. :P

Mushroom Madness - Round 1 - concluded

Ntuni advances on the spore-spreading monster, walking through the purple cloud. She then hammers Umbo, the maul squelching part of its fungal body. The creature grunts in pain but remains resolute.

From up in the tree, Za Minyahil chucks a javelin down at the mushroom creature. The point hits the monster, but does not penetrate its rubbery outer skin, bouncing off harmlessly.

End of Round 1

Ntuni entered the spore cloud, so must also make the Fort save or be diseased. The creature takes a big chunk of damage in return however. On to Round 2.

Mushroom Madness - Round 2

Courageous Anthem active +1 to attacks, dmg and fear saves

26 Nyandra
24 Iovia (diseased)
19 Umbo (20hp dmg)
18 M'Baba (8/17hp; diseased)
16 Ntuni (needs Fort save)
12 Ikto
11 Za Minyahil (20' up a tree)

Nyandra and Iovia are up to start Round 2. Ntuni still needs a Fort save vs disease. The spore cloud is still in place.

Iovia makes her way out of the cloud and near Ntuni.

Action 1: Stride

She then casts a spell, infusing Ntuni's weapon with the power of Tlehal.

Action 2 and 3: Runic Weapon. For the next minute (or until the end of Round 11), Ntuni's weapon is a +1 striking weapon, giving +1 to hit and an extra damage die.

I will give Nyandra more time to post as I hope she re-joins us. I will run her turn tomorrow evening if we don't hear from her.

I appreciate the clemency! Just needed some time to catch up. Should be able to do posts every morning going forward.

Gasping as she sees M'Baba take a serious hit, Nyandra's brows furrow in anger. She resumes her anthem in song form ◆, having dropped her flute to take out her sling, and takes a shot at the fungus Strike ◆, which goes so wide she worries about hitting someone else. Get it together, girl! Breathe! Finally, she moves closer to M'Baba to offer healing if needed Stride ◆. She shifts her song to one comforting those on the battlefield, a song of resilience and strength in the face of adversity.

Strike!>: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

Mushroom Madness - Round 2 - continued

Courageous Anthem active +1 to attacks, dmg and fear saves

26 Nyandra
24 Iovia (diseased)
19 Umbo (20hp dmg)
18 M'Baba (8/17hp; diseased)
16 Ntuni (needs Fort save; magic weapon 10 rounds)
12 Ikto
11 Za Minyahil (20' up a tree)

Iovia moves out of the spore cloud and next to Ntuni, blessing her weapon with divine energy that makes it imbued with magic for a short period of time.

Nyandra keeps her singing going, launches one sling bullet at the fungus thing which misses, and then strides towards the wounded M'baba, hopeful to get him some healing when she gets there.

You don't have enough movement or actions to get adjacent to M'Baba this turn, so I just moved you closer, but around the spore cloud.

The spore cloud emitted by Umbo fades, though the effect on this who inhaled it has not really begun yet. It strikes out at Ntuni, who whomped it with a hammer last round. The fungal fist still hurts when it hits Ntuni, bruising her neck and shoulder quite badly. A small puff of purple spores comes at the point of contact, surrounding Ntuni for a brief moment. The spore-emitting creature then turns and points a branch-like finger at M'Baba.

M'baba needs a Will save now before his turn. Ntuni needs to make TWO Fort saves vs the disease effect also. She also takes 9hp dmg and is at 13/22. Rest of the party is up.

Umbo Fist vs Ntuni: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 19 hit
Bludgeoning Dmg Vs Ntuni: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

What the hell, mushroom, get off my case!
I couldn't find what kind of penalty I get from diseased. Please adjust my rolls accordingly.

Will save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

M'baba gets a bit angry that the mushroom is attacking him, so he moves in and attacks it back.

Flanking with Ntuni for that sexy flank. Stride, Strike x2. That is, if I can do anything with a crit failure on the will save. I mean, what's up with this d20?

Strike 1: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
Piercing Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6
Sneak attack: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Strike 2 MAP: 1d20 + 6 - 5 ⇒ (17) + 6 - 5 = 18
Piercing Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3
Sneak attack: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Fortitude: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26
Fortitude: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14 What is the DC? Not sure if I passed or not and if I need to check the spoiler...

Ntuni sneezes at the spores, but keeps fighting on!

Strike, CA, Runic Weapon: 1d20 + 9 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 9 + 1 + 1 = 23
Damage, CA, Runic Weapon: 1d12 + 4 + 1 + 1d12 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 1 + (7) = 20

Strike, CA, Runic Weapon: 1d20 + 9 + 1 + 1 - 5 ⇒ (17) + 9 + 1 + 1 - 5 = 23
Damage, CA, Runic Weapon: 1d12 + 4 + 1 + 1d12 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 1 + (5) = 13

Strike, CA, Runic Weapon: 1d20 + 9 + 1 + 1 - 10 ⇒ (4) + 9 + 1 + 1 - 10 = 5
Damage, CA, Runic Weapon: 1d12 + 4 + 1 + 1d12 ⇒ (7) + 4 + 1 + (12) = 24

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Does the thing Umbo did to M'baba provokes AOO? If so, here it is...
Retributive Strike?, CA, Runic Weapon: 1d20 + 9 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 9 + 1 + 1 = 19
Damage, CA, Runic Weapon: 1d12 + 4 + 1 + 1d12 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 1 + (11) = 17

The Striking property does not give all the bouses twice, just an extra die. So, those damages should have been 2d12+4+1. Also, for M'baba, the Diseased condition itself does not give penalties. The actual disease might, and usually does, but we'll find out more going forward, depending on what it did to us.

The Striking property does not give all the bouses twice, just an extra die. So, those damages should have been 2d12+4+1. Also, for M'baba, the Diseased condition itself does not give penalties. The actual disease might, and usually does, but we'll find out more going forward, depending on what it did to us.

Lol, what is the difference between 2d12+4+1 and 1d12+4+1+1d12?

Ikto would not normally hurl fire near a tree, but the abundant rain of the area has him less worried about an out of control fire erupting if he misses. Flame gathers in his palm and he throws it at the not so fun guy..

Produce Flame/Ignition to hit, bonus from bard inspiration included: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24
Dmg if that hits: 2d4 ⇒ (3, 4) = 7

Edit, that was 2 actions. WIth his last action he'll draw out his sling

Za Minyahil glares as their javelin proves useless and chants another spell, conjuring a humming spar of copper and lashing it down at the creature.

Cast a Spell: Live Wire

Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
Slashing Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 4
Electricity Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 1

Mushroom Madness - Round 2 - concluded

Ntuni fights off the spores from the mushroom monster the first time she is exposed, but the second exposure from the punch, causes her to inhale them as well.

I did not mention the DC and usually won't unless it can't be avoided. But the second roll is a failure, so Ntuni will be diseased also. To Iovia's point, the diseased condition right now has no effect, but there is an onset timer that is ticking.

M'Baba, already pretty badly hurt, cannot summon the force of will to fight off the invasive mental domination by the fungus monster, and drops his weapon, standing stock still, and not making any offensive moves for now. "I think Umbo is really nice. You should all stop attacking him," says M'Baba in a slightly dreamy voice.

M'Baba is dominated by the mushroom monster, so I will run him for the time being. He is helpful to the creature, but cannot take actions against his best interest or nature.

Even with a lungful of purple spores, Ntuni is able to swing a heavy hammer against the fungal menace. The pair of heavy blows are enough to do in the myceloid, and it falls dead near the base of the tree.

End of Combat

The mind-affecting domination on M'Baba ends with the death of Umbo, but the diseased effect still remains, and time will tell what the impact of that is. ZM and Ikto can hold their spells for now. I will get a post-combat summary up in Discussion.

With the threat neutralized for now, Za Minyahil is able to recover a large amount of scarlet cap mushrooms from the bole of the tree. While up there, he notices what appears to be basket or container of some kind that is seemingly woven from the leaves of the tree. It is perhaps the size of small bucket, but only has a small hole at the top to see or reach inside. The magus has to shift away from the trunk of the tree ot reach the basket, if he wishes to retrieve it.

While the ghoran is picking the mushrooms and investigating the basket, those exposed to the purple spores (M'baba, Iovia, and Ntuni) start to feel very ill. Painful purple pustules appear around your nose, mouth, and other mucous membranes, and breathing becomes painful. Worse, your mind seems to swim, and its very hard to concentrate or think clearly.

Each of the three of you takes 5hp poison damage, and are stupified 1. This damage leaves M'baba at 3hp, Ntuni at 8, and Iovia at 13.

Poison Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5

M'baba is sad to see the mushroom die. He is then brought back to his senses as the others investigate the tree trunk. He shakes his head to wake himself up, but then starts to feel dizzy and everything in the world is happening too fast for him to understand. He says "I need to sit down for a moment", without realizing he is putting his hands on his face due to painful pustules.

Realizing he is about to be a nuisance to the group instead of helpful, he starts taking care of his own wounds.

Medicine on self, stupefied: 1d20 + 3 - 1 ⇒ (9) + 3 - 1 = 11

Za Minyahil, mushrooms secured, climbs towards the basket to investigate the basket.

Iovia also starts to feel sick, and she leans against the tree for a moment, then pushes off it, and gets closer to those that were exposed to the spores.

She then tries to focus enough to call upon the power of Tlehal.

Three action Heal to cover the three of us who were exposed and ZM is they are close enough. But first, the DC6 flat check for Stupified 1.

1d20 ⇒ 5

However, the spell fails to cast, as she cannot stay focused. "We may have been infected by those spores. We need to get back to campus for proper medical attention, and the rest of you may have to finish this task without us."

Ikto sees the others struggle with healing, and centers himself to tend them before another surge of the condition kills them entirely.

However, the spell fails to cast, as she cannot stay focused. "We may have been infected by those spores. We need to get back to campus for proper medical attention, and the rest of you may have to finish this task without us."

"As powerful as those spores were, you may not make it that long." A swirling healing mist forms around him engulfing them.

Three action Heal spell making sure Iovia, M'Baba and Ntuni are in it for sure 1d8 ⇒ 4

While it certainly has a vital effect, there is no time to count on that. Taking out his new healing kit Ikto gets to work tending to each one in order of most injured to least.
Rolls in progress
Treat Wounds on M'Baba 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9
dmg healed: FAILED
Treat Wounds on Ntuni 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26
Dmg healed 2d8 ⇒ (6, 4) = 10 (Maybe a critical?)
Treat Wounds on Iovia 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19
Dmg healed 2d8 ⇒ (6, 1) = 7

"M'Baba is very badly off," Ikto says with alarm

Taking a breath and a moment to assess things as the battle ends, Nyandra rests a hand on M'Baba and whispers some comforting words.

Sooth: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13

She fetches her flute and stows it along with her sling. Looking at the rest of the group, concern clear on her face with a wavering frown, she concurs with Iovia. "I agree that those who are feeling poorly should get back to the infirmary right away. I'd like to come with you just to make sure you all make it back safely." A beat as she makes pensive eye contact with the group. Then, specifically looking at Za Minyahil, "We're the only ones lucky enough to not be affected by the spores. I don't want to send you off by yourself. The show must go on, but you didn't sign up for a solo! I'd suggest we both accompany the rest of the group back. What do you think? Regardless of what we were asked to do, everyone's health is by far more important."

Ntuni has poison resistance 1, so she is 9/22 before the healing. After the area heal and Treat Wounds, she should be at full hp even without a critical

Ntuni takes a couple steps back, shaking her head. "I'm totally fine. Thanks Ikto. I reckon we two can continue."

M'baba takes note that everyone is trying to help him. He says "Thanks. Thanks for the effort and I'm sorry for the trouble. But the cascade bearers is the group I'm interested in. I'll power through. I can rest tomorrow... For whatever house we're doing a task."

He makes an effort to stand and recompose himself. He takes a big gulp of water and bites into some food he finds in one of his pockets. Then he says "Ok, ready to go. Let's find some bones and caterpillars, eh?"

Well, Thanks to the group heal M'Baba at least has 7 hit points

"You're welcome, Ntuni." Ikto inclines his head "That individual seemed insane."

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M'baba takes note that everyone is trying to help him. He says "Thanks. Thanks for the effort and I'm sorry for the trouble. But the cascade bearers is the group I'm interested in. I'll power through. I can rest tomorrow... For whatever house we're doing a task."

He makes an effort to stand and recompose himself. He takes a big gulp of water and bites into some food he finds in one of his pockets. Then he says "Ok, ready to go. Let's find some bones and caterpillars, eh?"

"Brave man," He approves "If it looks like more violence is coming, don't be ashamed to fight from range if you can."

"In a moment, that thing stowed a basket up here!" Za Minyahil calls down. "Who knows, maybe it'll have something to help with that fungal infection!"