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Keen of all senses - a life spent outside honing each - Jakoby notices the subtle changes in Itka's and Doc Bloodshank's body language.
"You still with us, Itka?" recovering her swing, she whirls her katana forward, ready to strike again "What about you, Doc? You okay there?" she looks around her team "Doncha be thinking we'll be abandoning you here - we need you to pilot this ship!"
Suspicion tinges Itka's assessment of Jakoby's intent. She knows a response is necessary, but she doesn't want to reveal that she is aware of Jakoby's betrayal. Hmp. I need to keep them focused on each other. With Bremix right next to Jakoby, it shouldn't be too hard to get her to focus on him, right? "Hmp. Don't be ridicul--Watch out!"
Argoni's intuition reveals the obvious conclusion... right?
Itka, Doc Bloodshanks, Argoni (Feel free to Hero Point)
You believe everyone is a potential threat. You become unfriendly to all creatures to which you weren't already hostile, even those that were previously allies. You treat no one as an ally.
Doc Bloodshanks: This lasts until the start of Elite Skelm, Round 3.
Itka: This lasts until the end of Isaku's Round 11.
Argoni: This lasts until the end of Jakoby's Round 3.
Elite Skelm [Yellow \] (62 Damage)
BakBat
Itka (Mage Armor, Moth's Supper, Paranoia)
Doc Bloodshanks (Paranoia)
Weak Skelm [Black X] (2 damage)
Weak Skelm [White X] (78 damage)
Bremix (Off-Guard, 107 Damage, Stupefied 1)
Isaku
Argoni (darkvision elixir, invigorating coffee, lesser Bravo's Brew)
Jakoby (Numbing tonic, 5 Temp HP, 37 damage)
- Ro
Doc Bloodshanks focuses on the immediate threat. Or tries to, as Bremix is much better defended than the skelm who surround him.
One Skelm strides ahead and prepares to skewer someone with his antlers.
The skelm drives his antlers into Argoni and topples him over.
The other Skelm Strides up to Jakoby, wondering if he should skewer her or her bird.
His antlers dig into her, but she remains standing.
Bremix grumbles. "Get out of my way, Jakoby! Narcela is MINE!"
Bremix unleashes shadows that begin to envelop Jakoby, lowering his guard briefly.
Through her dedication and grit, she forces the shadows away. This only earns Bremix's critical ire.
Itka, Doc Bloodshanks, Argoni
You believe everyone is a potential threat. You become unfriendly to all creatures to which you weren't already hostile, even those that were previously allies. You treat no one as an ally.
Doc Bloodshanks: This lasts until the start of Elite Skelm, Round 3.
Itka: This lasts until the end of Isaku's Round 11.
Argoni: This lasts until the end of Jakoby's Round 3.
Elite Skelm [Yellow \] (62 Damage)
BakBat
Itka (Mage Armor, Moth's Supper, Paranoia)
Doc Bloodshanks (Paranoia)
Weak Skelm [Black X] (2 damage)
Weak Skelm [White X] (78 damage)
Bremix (Off-Guard, 107 Damage)
Isaku
Argoni (darkvision elixir, invigorating coffee, lesser Bravo's Brew, Paranoia, Prone, 12 Damage)
Jakoby (Numbing tonic, 5 Temp HP, 88 damage)
- Ro
Argoni messes with the Skelm's shoes and scurries off.
Isaku decides for a more explosive solution.
The smoke clears and one Skelm stands proud, smoothing his Yellow Sash with a confident grin. Bremix avoids some of the blast, while the other Skelm puts a hand on his White bandolier and coughs up smoke. Isaku's aim is off and he misses the final target.
Itka, Doc Bloodshanks, Argoni
You believe everyone is a potential threat. You become unfriendly to all creatures to which you weren't already hostile, even those that were previously allies. You treat no one as an ally.
Doc Bloodshanks: This lasts until the start of Elite Skelm, Round 3.
Itka: This lasts until the end of Isaku's Round 11.
Argoni: This lasts until the end of Jakoby's Round 3.
Elite Skelm [Yellow \] (62 Damage)
BakBat
Itka (Mage Armor, Moth's Supper, Paranoia)
Doc Bloodshanks (Paranoia)
Weak Skelm [Black X] (2 damage, Clumsy 1 1 round)
Weak Skelm [White X] (99 damage)
Bremix (Off-Guard, 117 Damage)
Isaku
Argoni (darkvision elixir, invigorating coffee, lesser Bravo's Brew, Paranoia, Prone, 12 Damage)
Jakoby (Numbing tonic, 5 Temp HP, 88 damage)
- Ro
Jakoby holds her ground and the Skelm with the Black bandolier turns towards Isaku.
Ro tears into the Skelm, leaving blood on his White bandolier. He's is close to death, yet he continues to smile.
Bremix easily parries Jakoby's strikes.
The skelm with the Yellow Sash moves up. Who to gore first, BakBat or Ro?
The Skelm drives his antlers into BakBat and knocks him down (all part of the goblin's master plan!)
Doc Bloodshanks realizes BakBat is injured. Would he really leave his friends to die even if they mock his alchemy? Wait, they don't, that was the skelm messing with him! He quickly shakes off his paranoia.
Itka, Argoni
You believe everyone is a potential threat. You become unfriendly to all creatures to which you weren't already hostile, even those that were previously allies. You treat no one as an ally.
Itka: This lasts until the end of Isaku's Round 11.
Argoni: This lasts until the end of Jakoby's Round 3.
Elite Skelm [Yellow \] (62 Damage)
BakBat (Prone, 16 damage)
Itka (Mage Armor, Moth's Supper, Paranoia)
Doc Bloodshanks
Weak Skelm [Black X] (2 damage, Clumsy 1 1 round)
Weak Skelm [White X] (119 damage)
Bremix (Off-Guard, 117 Damage)
Isaku
Argoni (darkvision elixir, invigorating coffee, lesser Bravo's Brew, Paranoia, Prone, 12 Damage)
Jakoby (Numbing tonic, 5 Temp HP, 88 damage)
- Ro
Itka protects herself when the crew turns on her. Probably they'll sacrifice her first to Aslynn.
BakBat shoots from the ground, only hitting one of his targets.
Itka, Argoni
You believe everyone is a potential threat. You become unfriendly to all creatures to which you weren't already hostile, even those that were previously allies. You treat no one as an ally.
Itka: This lasts until the end of Isaku's Round 11.
Argoni: This lasts until the end of Jakoby's Round 3.
Elite Skelm [Yellow \] (105 Damage)
BakBat (Prone, 16 damage)
Itka (Mage Armor, Moth's Supper, Bane 10 feet, Paranoia)
Doc Bloodshanks
Weak Skelm [Black X] (2 damage, Clumsy 1 1 round)
Weak Skelm [White X] (119 damage)
Bremix (Off-Guard, 117 Damage)
Isaku
Argoni (darkvision elixir, invigorating coffee, lesser Bravo's Brew, Paranoia, Prone, 12 Damage)
Jakoby (Numbing tonic, 5 Temp HP, 88 damage)
- Ro
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Doc blinks himself out of the paranoia that has overcome him. "Cursed spells ..." he mutters as he grabs his alchemical supplies, turning his attention first to Jakoby.
He then reloads and fires his +1 merciful striking alchemical crossbow at Bremix.
What that third bolt fired, the last of the alchemical reagents from the bomb are expended, leaving an inert bomb casing in the metal bracket.
Doc Bloodshanks calms himself and helps Jakoby before shooting Bremix.
Jakoby hears Doc Bloodshanks mumble "Curses, Aslynn will punish us if we let these Pathfinders escape."
The Skelm in Black spends some time untying his shoes. "Bah! Why don't you come back here and apologize..."
Argoni realizes the Skelm tried to use a >Suggestion< on him.
The one in White sticks to simple attacks.
After knocking her down, the skelm tries to stomp her, but she is much too agile.
"RAGH!" Bremix screams and unleashes another string of shadows at Jakoby, even if it throws him Off-Guard.
Again, she shakes off the shadows with pure willpower.
So Bremix tries to gore her instead.
Jakoby finds herself at the edge of consciousness, held intact thanks to the numbing tonic.
Itka, Argoni, Jakoby
You believe everyone is a potential threat. You become unfriendly to all creatures to which you weren't already hostile, even those that were previously allies. You treat no one as an ally.
Itka: This lasts until the end of Isaku's Round 11.
Argoni: This lasts until the end of Jakoby's Round 3.
Jakoby: This lasts until the end of Doc Bloodshank's Round 4.
Elite Skelm [Yellow \] (105 Damage)
BakBat (Prone, 16 damage)
Itka (Mage Armor, Moth's Supper, Bane 10 feet, Paranoia)
Doc Bloodshanks
Weak Skelm [Black X] (2 damage, Clumsy 1 1 round)
Weak Skelm [White X] (119 damage)
Bremix (Off-Guard, 127 Damage)
Isaku
Argoni (darkvision elixir, invigorating coffee, lesser Bravo's Brew, Paranoia, Prone, 12 Damage)
Jakoby (Prone, Numbing tonic, 5 Temp HP, 144 damage, Battle Medicine Immune: Doc Bloodshanks)
- Ro
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Damned bird... our hero's rugged mind finally conquered - just as another bash breaks more ribs in her chest. She struggles to breath, and blames it all on: Ro - sometimes the best you can do is try to raise the beast out of them, but in the end, only delay the inevitable... she foreswears off caring for him.
When Isaku comes over, she ducks his spell "Back, you doe-eyed prey!"
But, nor is she an ally to the monster that has broken half of her ribs, she continues her assault against him!
♥️) 04(+5)/148
~) Numbing Tonic
~) Prey: Bremix
◇) Exotic Edge
◆◆◆) Strike x3
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Confused not getting a command from his master, Ro continues his skirmish with the foe in front of him.
♥️) 96/96
~) Magic Hide
~) Prey: Bremix
~) Ro is a Mature Animal Companion
◆) Strike
Isaku reloads his weapon and turns to Jakoby, but she waves him off.
Jakoby can trust her blade. At least it won't betray her. With three quick strikes she knocks out Bremix. The transformative energy bursts and the antlers recede into his unconscious but still alive body.
Ro is confused and it makes him too disoriented to land a blow.
Argoni wonders why she waved off healing from her friend - she's clearly hurt. Would she reject his numbing tonic? Wait a second- why is he refusing help? Argoni shakes off the feeling of paranoia and focuses on the task at hand.
Itka, Jakoby
You believe everyone is a potential threat. You become unfriendly to all creatures to which you weren't already hostile, even those that were previously allies. You treat no one as an ally.
Itka: This lasts until the end of Isaku's Round 11.
Jakoby: This lasts until the end of Doc Bloodshank's Round 4.
Elite Skelm [Yellow \] (105 Damage)
BakBat (Prone, 16 damage)
Itka (Mage Armor, Moth's Supper, Bane 10 feet, Paranoia)
Doc Bloodshanks
Weak Skelm [Black X] (2 damage, Clumsy 1 1 round)
Weak Skelm [White X] (119 damage)
Isaku (2 Actions Remaining)
Argoni (darkvision elixir, invigorating coffee, lesser Bravo's Brew, Paranoia, Prone, 12 Damage)
Jakoby (Prone, Numbing tonic, 5 Temp HP, 144 damage, Battle Medicine Immune: Doc Bloodshanks)
- Ro
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Argoni shakes off the last bit of paranoia, realizing that Jakoby is not faring well, but unwilling to accept help. He hopes the numbing tonic he gave her is still working and decides to gamble that it is. The halfling steps up and hurls a firebomb at the skelm ready to put Jakoby down . "Don't hate me for this!"
He yells at Isaku. "Shoot that skelm, while it's burning!"
Argoni tosses an explosive that roasts the skelm into ash and singes the other Skelm and Jakoby. He'd love to give Isaku advice but his target is dead.
Itka, Jakoby
You believe everyone is a potential threat. You become unfriendly to all creatures to which you weren't already hostile, even those that were previously allies. You treat no one as an ally.
Itka: This lasts until the end of Isaku's Round 11.
Jakoby: This lasts until the end of Doc Bloodshank's Round 4.
Elite Skelm [Yellow \] (107 Damage)
BakBat (Prone, 16 damage)
Itka (Mage Armor, Moth's Supper, Bane 10 feet, Paranoia)
Doc Bloodshanks
Weak Skelm [Black X] (2 damage, Clumsy 1 1 round)
Isaku (2 Actions Remaining)
Argoni (darkvision elixir, invigorating coffee, lesser Bravo's Brew, Prone, 12 Damage)
Jakoby (Prone, Numbing tonic, 3 Temp HP, 144 damage, Battle Medicine Immune: Doc Bloodshanks)
- Ro (2 damage)
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Isaku admits he's always wanted to try this out.
Jakoby knew it all along. Wavering between consciousness, she is barely able to stand let alone avoid the shot. This is it, one last joke from Old Bullseye, death by gunshot.
...So why does it feel good?
BakBat is certain Isaku said "This will sting, Jakoby!" filled with malice. Why didn't it kill her? He's not sure. But can he really trust anyone?
The stronger Skelm continues his assault on the prone BakBat.
He impales BakBat, punches him unconscious. "No more fire, little one. Witness your so-called friends as they abandon you!"
Itka, Jakoby, BakBat
You believe everyone is a potential threat. You become unfriendly to all creatures to which you weren't already hostile, even those that were previously allies. You treat no one as an ally.
Itka: This lasts until the end of Isaku's Round 11.
Jakoby: This lasts until the end of Doc Bloodshank's Round 4.
BakBat: This lasts until the end of Isaku's Round 4.
Elite Skelm [Yellow \] (107 Damage)
Itka (Mage Armor, Moth's Supper, Bane 10 feet, Paranoia)
Doc Bloodshanks
Weak Skelm [Black X] (2 damage)
Isaku
Argoni (darkvision elixir, invigorating coffee, lesser Bravo's Brew, Prone, 12 Damage)
Jakoby (Prone, Numbing tonic, 3 Temp HP, 127 damage, Battle Medicine Immune: Doc Bloodshanks)
- Ro (19 damage)
BakBat (Prone, Dying 1, 78 damage)
As Doc Bloodshanks delays, Jakoby takes a moment to think about her actions. He'd try to heal her with his alchemy. But if she brushed off Isaku's efforts like that, why should she? Wait a minute, why is she even resisting? She shakes off her paranoia.
Meanwhile, Itka prepares herself for the inevitable counterattack. It's clear to her who will win, so she expands her bane to cover all but Argoni.
Both Skelm succumb to the Paranoia. Will her former allies stand tall?
With BakBat bleeding out, the weaker Skelm focuses on bludgeoning Ro.
And it doesn't do much.
Everyone close to Itka
Will DC 27 vs >Bane<
Itka, Jakoby, BakBat
You believe everyone is a potential threat. You become unfriendly to all creatures to which you weren't already hostile, even those that were previously allies. You treat no one as an ally.
Itka: This lasts until the end of Isaku's Round 11.
BakBat: This lasts until the end of Isaku's Round 4.
Elite Skelm [Yellow \] (107 Damage, Bane)
Itka (Mage Armor, Moth's Supper, Heroism, Bane 15 feet, Paranoia)
Weak Skelm [Black X] (2 damage, Bane)
Doc Bloodshanks
Isaku
Argoni (darkvision elixir, invigorating coffee, lesser Bravo's Brew, Prone, 12 Damage)
Jakoby (Prone, Numbing tonic, 3 Temp HP, 127 damage, Battle Medicine Immune: Doc Bloodshanks)
- Ro (19 damage)
BakBat (Prone, Dying 1, 78 damage)
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Isaku sends Bakbat some much needed healing.
even if they cannot see you due to being unconscious
He then shoots Yellow.
for plus
Isaku heals BakBat. BakBat realizes Isaku is one of his teammates, and he shakes off the paranoia. Isaku then shoots one of the Skelm.
BakBat decides it's time to get away from the antlers and backs up, hurling a flaming rock in the Skelm's general direction.
Doc Bloodshanks sees Jakoby is still conscious and hurls a bomb, exploding on the skelms without singeing Ro. His followup misses but the acid splash stings.
Everyone close to Itka except: Isaku
Will DC 27 vs >Bane<
Itka
You believe everyone is a potential threat. You become unfriendly to all creatures to which you weren't already hostile, even those that were previously allies. You treat no one as an ally.
Itka: This lasts until the end of Isaku's Round 11.
Elite Skelm [Yellow \] (120 Damage, Bane)
Itka (Mage Armor, Moth's Supper, Heroism, Bane 15 feet, Paranoia)
Weak Skelm [Black X] (20 damage, Bane, 2 Persistent Fire)
Doc Bloodshanks
Isaku
Argoni (darkvision elixir, invigorating coffee, lesser Bravo's Brew, Prone, 4 Damage)
Jakoby (Prone, Numbing tonic, 5 Temp HP, 119 damage, Battle Medicine Immune: Doc Bloodshanks)
- Ro (19 damage)
BakBat (Wounded 1, 51 damage)
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Confused at the lack of commands of his master, Ro strikes the nearest foe.
♥️) 77/96
~) Magic Hide
~) Prey: Bremix
~) Ro is a Mature Animal Companion
◆) Strike
...and watches as...
Jakoby gets her distance and thanks -or curses- Old Deadeye before killing the Skelm with the Yellow sash.
Itka realizes it's time to move. The battlefield will become one sided quickly. Soon they will focus on just her.
Everyone close to Itka except: Isaku
Will DC 27 vs >Bane<
Itka
You believe everyone is a potential threat. You become unfriendly to all creatures to which you weren't already hostile, even those that were previously allies. You treat no one as an ally.
Itka: This lasts until the end of Isaku's Round 11.
Argoni (darkvision elixir, invigorating coffee, lesser Bravo's Brew, Prone, 4 Damage)
Itka (Mage Armor, Moth's Supper, Heroism, Bane 15 feet, Paranoia)
Weak Skelm [Black X] (20 damage, Bane, 2 Persistent Fire)
Doc Bloodshanks
Isaku
Jakoby (Prone, Numbing tonic, 5 Temp HP, 119 damage, Battle Medicine Immune: Doc Bloodshanks)
- Ro (19 damage)
BakBat (Wounded 1, 51 damage)
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Argoni breathes a sigh of relief when the Elite Skelm is shot down by Jakoby. He looks to the last Skelm and casually tosses an acid bomb at its feet without even watching it spray him. Then the halfling turns to Jakoby. "You finally ok with us healing you?" He tries to quickly wrap one of her wounds.
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Hmp. Now things get dangerous. Sweating bullets, Itka slips past Isaku, and is shocked that he doesn't attack her as she does so. Hmp. What game is he playing? Regardless, she needs to act quickly before the rest of her enemies scatter, as they're already starting to do. Sliding into a spot that allows her Bane spell to cover everyone except Isaku and Jakoby, she unleashes a Shadow Blast on the hopefully-unsuspecting combatants in a 30 foot cone.
She hates having Isaku behind her; her back crawls with unease at being surrounded, but she's not out of tricks yet!
Argoni mistakes the Doc for Jakoby - they're so tall! And chooses to burn the Skelm instead before protecting his fellow short fellow.
Narcela lies in the corner of the ship, shuddering as she struggles to keep Aslynn's magic off of her. She looks up and sees Itka's wary eye. "N-no... the skelm, they can... make you paranoid... stop..."
The Netherworld heeds her call and focuses into her hands as she blasts almost everyone with pure force. They're not going to take her down without a fight!
The Skelm avoids the worst of the blast. But what of Itka's allies?
The Skelm wastes no time gloating. "Yes! You have no friends here. You must strike them first!" He calls out, trying to Incite Violence amongst all of you.
Watching Itka's crazed look, he attacks Ro.
He curses as Itka's Bane wards off his blow. The persistent burning isn't helping either.