GM Cody Season of Ghosts

Game Master Codanous

Nope! I retain my sentience and I can still talk! It’s a great party trick”

I can turn into anything in the players guide listed as one bulk or less, I can talk and it’s an action to change shape and I can stay that shape as long as I want. And just switch back. So theoretically I could turn into anything arrow and you can shoot me across the river or I can be a life jacket or pretty much anything with can be very fun!

"Whatever we decide, let's do it fast. Things are getting worse!"

Aa your party continues to deliberate, unable to come up with a solid plan of action. You realize your voices are getting a little bit above excited whispers.

The moment the jinkins lay their beady eyes on the adventurers, their grotesque faces twist into expressions of manic glee.

"Oooohoho! More skin to slice, more bones to snap!" one cackles, bouncing on its spindly legs.

"Fresh playthings! Squirm for us! Scream for us!" another howls, rubbing its gnarled hands together.

A third giggling madly. "Do you like your fingers? Let's see how many you can live without!"

The fourth jinkin pops up from under a pile of debris, "Ohhh, and look! They still have all their eyes! We can fix that!"

You all are starting about 100 feet away. The Jinkins dance with excitement. Though they may not chase you too hard if you decide to run away.

Dawnstep Bridge
Round 1 - Four of them? You Gotta be Jinkin Me!
Yuranosuke
Jinkin 2
Jinkin 4
Ayane
Jinkin 1
Jinkin 3
Kwan
Xu Jiang
Shandari

Two of the jinkins run forward, giggling madly, running with a knife in their hand toward the group, gnashing their teeth hungrily.

Dawnstep Bridge
Round 1 - Four of them? You Gotta be Jinkin Me!
Yuranosuke - Delayed
Jinkin 2
Jinkin 4
Ayane
Jinkin 1
Jinkin 3
Kwan
Xu Jiang
Shandari

With a spring in her step and a pot in her hand she starts her song. ”oooh these creepy creepy Jinkins are asking for a hurting! We are gonna get em! And light the lantern!” her rhythm and rhyme are slightly off as the Jinkins run forward with knives but the sentiment is there none the less.

I stride forward and cast Courageous anthem- gives yall a +1 status bonus to attack, damage, and saves vs fear

Ayane runs forward, braving teh Jinkins, singing a tune to inspire others around her.

The remaining two jinkins also rush forward in an effort to close the gap on you all.

Dawnstep Bridge
Bold means you're up
Round 1 - Four of them? You Gotta be Jinkin Me!
Yuranosuke - Delayed
Jinkin 2
Jinkin 4
Ayane
Jinkin 1
Jinkin 3
Kwan
Xu Jiang
Shandari

Yuranosuke mutters a curse under his breath.

"Surround them before they surround us!" he barks to the others before dashing forward and focusing his attention on the jinkin on the flank, ready to strike when the others are in position.

Stride x2 to reach current position, then designate Jinkin 3 as my Hunted Prey.

Following Yuranosuke's order, Kwan quickly rushes to join the fight and form ranks along with Yuranosuke. As he moves, he holds his shield to thwart enemy attacks and finishes the movement with a stab at the centermost enemy with his katana. He follows up all of that with another attack.

◆◆ Defensive Advance
◆ Strike

Strike #1: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 7 + 1 = 19
Piercing Dmg: 1d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 1 = 6

Strike #1: 1d20 + 7 + 1 - 5 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 1 - 5 = 5
Slashing Dmg: 1d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 1 = 9

Yuranosuke springs into action, followed quickly by Kwan who strides forward and bashes his shield into one of the jinkins.

It holds its head, swaying, "Ouch, ya big meanie, I'm gonna eat your eyeballs for that!"

Dawnstep Bridge
Bold means you're up
Round 1 / 2- Four of them? You Gotta be Jinkin Me!
Yuranosuke ☘️ -
Jinkin 2 - 6 damage
Jinkin 4
Ayane ☘️ -
Jinkin 1
Jinkin 3 - Hunted Prey
Kwan ☘️ -
Xu Jiang ☘️ -
Shandari ☘️ -

The Sylph rubs her hands together quickly, as if in over drive scheming mode, her hair starts to stand on end, and then with a large circular motion, discharges her built up electricity at one of the assailants (2)

Zap!: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25
Bzzzz!: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Xu Jiang rushes forward, preparing to help.

1. Stride
2. Stride
3. Raise Shield (+2 AC)

Xu Jiang strides in with confidence and purpose to assist the others, raising his shield as he arrives.

Shandari fires off an electric zap, it catches the Jinkin completely off guard and he spasms in place, his skeleton briefly visible before it falls over dead, blackened and steaming.

Nice Critical, don't forget about the +1 to attack and damage from Ayane's Inspire Courage

Dawnstep Bridge
Bold means you're up
Round 2- Four of them? You Gotta be Jinkin Me!
Yuranosuke ☘️ -
Jinkin 4
Ayane ☘️ -
Jinkin 1
Jinkin 3 - Hunted Prey
Kwan ☘️ -
Xu Jiang ☘️ -
Shandari ☘️ -

(awesome. Didn't know it critted and I forgot about the +1)

Yuranosuke wheels around, keeping his eye on the jinkin.

Stride to current position, in hopes of putting Jinkin 3 Off-Guard.

Then he intones a small prayer to the moon gods above and below to pull his weapon towards his foe like the moon pulls the tides.

Cast a Spell: Gravity Weapon

And that weapon lashes out!

Strike (Gravity Weapon): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 171d6 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 2 = 8

Yuranosuke circles around behind his prey and swings his Shuan Ji, slicing into the Jinkin, wounding it. Blue blood drips from the creature.

Jinkin 4 runs at Kwan, entering his space as Jinkin are tiny creatures, before it fients like its going to stab him before it then attempts to stab him.

Feint vs Kwan's Perception DC 14: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19

shortsword stab: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10
damage: 1d6 - 2 ⇒ (3) - 2 = 1

It successfully feints but isn't able to find anywhere good to stab, though it was aiming for between Kwan's legs!

"I'm gonna get ya, he he hehe,"

Dawnstep Bridge
Bold means you're up
Round 2- Four of them? You Gotta be Jinkin Me!
Yuranosuke ☘️ -
Jinkin 4
Ayane ☘️ -
Jinkin 1
Jinkin 3 - Hunted Prey, 8 damage
Kwan ☘️ -
Xu Jiang ☘️ -
Shandari ☘️ -

Ayane moves forward to get a bit closer to the action. And sets her sights on one of the Jinkins in the midst of the fight 3

"oooh your asking it for it now!" She says in a sing song way. And she casts a spell causing the rock at her feet to suddenly hurl towards the creature.

Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8
Damage: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 3) = 6

>stride
>>Telekinetic Projectile

Ayane stops inspiring confidence in the others, as they go on the offensive. Unfortunately the tiny Jinkins dance around and easily dodge the sharps needles.

Jinkin 3 scitters into Yuranosuke's square, taking the fight to him and getting inside the reach of his Shuan Ji.

It attempts to feint before stabbing him.

Feint DC 17: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14

shortsword: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11
damage: 1d6 - 2 ⇒ (5) - 2 = 3

Jinkin 1 runs into Kwan's area, grabbing his leg and trying to stab it.

Feint DC 14: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17

shortsword: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22
damage + sneak attack: 1d6 - 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (6) - 2 + (2) = 6

This one scores a direct hit, stabbing its tiny dagger into Kwan's thigh

Dawnstep Bridge
Bold means you're up
Round 2 / 3 - Four of them? You Gotta be Jinkin Me!
Yuranosuke ☘️ -
Jinkin 4
Ayane ☘️ -
Jinkin 1
Jinkin 3 - Hunted Prey, 8 damage
Kwan ☘️ - 6 damage
Xu Jiang ☘️ -
Shandari ☘️ -

Kwan quickly snaps his shield towards his legs to deflect most of the attack.

↺ Shield Block Hardeness 5; both Kwan and his shield take 1 damage

He steps away from the jinkins that are crawling all over him and raises his shield. Then he slashes at one of them.

◆ Step
◆ Raise Shield
◆ Strike

Strike at Jinkin 1: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 7 + 1 = 23
Slashing Dmg: 1d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 1 = 10

Yuranosuke tries to get away from the jinkin underfoot so he can strike it properly.

◆ Step
◆ Strike

Strike at Jinkin 3 (Bonus Damage from Gravity Weapon): 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 7 + 1 = 181d6 + 4 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 1 + 2 = 12

Then he swings the shuan ji back to try and decisively cut it down!

◆ Strike

Strike at Jinkin 3 (Bonus Damage from Shuan Ji's Forceful trait: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 7 + 1 = 191d6 + 4 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 1 + 2 = 11