[Gameday XIV] PFS2 #6-99 Under the Eye of the Mantis (tier 5-6)

Game Master cmlobue

In that case, Roark will also recognize the name, having a 01-01 chronicle

"AH! You were part of that too, Jinglemane! That feels like a lifetime ago!" Remembering the incident suddenly takes the wind out of Roark's sails and he sighs deeply. "One of the companions I was with during the incident didn't make it out. I had his name engraved on my Wayfinder to not forget."

Roark pulls out his Wayfinder. On the personalized lid is the name "In Memory of Finn Gumshoe"

We lost a PC when we played 01-01 at the very beginning

Jinglemane's face crumples at the memory of Finn. "That was the time when Kit and I were sent on different missions. If we had only had Kit there, Finn would have survived. That's why I always travel with my girl! Kit can save anyone!"

Then Jinglemane remembers something about Nigel. Because of his work in the museum, he almost always needs saving.

"Speaking of saving... Do you need help, Nigel?"

The question is whether he recognizes you, so a Lore check or having been told about him don't matter in this case.

Nigel listens to the eager agents, but it is not until Roark displays his wayfinder that the Curator grins in welcome relief. “Pathfinders! You received my missives!”

No rolls. None of you know about any missives the Society may have received from Nigel.

Looking a little worried, Kit shakes her head and says “Sorry, we weren’t told of any messages from you.”

"But you could tell us now. What are you doing here, and how can we help you?"

Gossiping that "I think they would make a fine pair, those two" and "What could that archivist possibly have done to draw the ire of fake assassins?" and "Shame about those children; someone should do something - golly!"

Voron laughs nervously. I think "someone" might have to be us, Smee.

Zarta puts a hand on Eando’s shoulder and takes control of the conversation again.

Voron subtly nods his head in the direction of the contact and nudges Smee.

Are you sure that's not a thing?

Voron did not play 02-07

Voron looks around and listens, with others seemingly familiar with some... museum incident. He leans on his staff and waits for the reply to Jinglemane's question.

“Hells! That means my messages have been intercepted. The question is whether it is the family, the Alliance, or some other organization with eyes on my pursuits. No matter which one, it seems my time here on the island has come to an end. I suppose I’ll find my way back to Mediogalti, and then Absalom with haste.”

“One of my contacts warned me of a Red Mantis contract out for my wife. However, inquiries I trust in the Red Mantis organization found this to be unwarranted. So, my research led me here, to a false, and therefore far more dangerous, organization. I sought out and disposed of the contract and dossier for Dhrami under the pretense of seeking a new exhibit for the museum. But destroying a single contract would not put her life in any less danger, so I remained to gather what information I could in order to stop the threat from reforming. But I am nearing the end of my resources and capabilities in this situation.”

Voron grimaces at the precarious situation described.

Perhaps we could look into it. How much detail of the contract and dossier do you recall?

Smiling brightly, Kit says “Well the good news is that the Red Mantis Dispatch has angered the Red Mantis assassins. The Pathfinder Society is here to rescue people and put an end to the Red Mantis Dispatch at the behest of the Red Mantis assassins.”

Looking around, she asks “Do you need help packing? I’m sure that Eando and the others would like to know everything you’ve found out about operations here.”

“We are especially interested in any information about a Pathfinder agent named Khione or a child from Nex being held. Any information on that would help us greatly.”

“We already know that the ghoul Sotroz runs everything here but I suspect you can tell us more about them.”

Jinglemane looks at Nigel with new respect. "You've been here all along on an undercover spy mission," Jinglemane breathes, "and all to save your wife. That's not only badass, it's incredibly romantic!"

But then Jinglemane adjusts his glasses. "But Kit's right. If you have information on one contract, you might have found leads on others. We can use any intel you have to offer."

"After all I've been though, 'packing' is not something I leave to the last minute.

“The Red mantis Dispatch is a lie made truth. This is what happens when skilled individuals decide to take on a role they aren’t quite qualified for and do not own the rights to, but drive leads them to dive in regardless. The Red Mantis Dispatch may have begun as a small smuggling operation using the Red Mantis’s reputation to protect their goods from prying eyes, but from my understanding, they have stepped into picking up actual assassination contracts. The trouble is, they aren’t exactly incapable of fulfilling their contracts. There are two heads to this monster. A ghoul named Sotroz. They have become far more capable and powerful than any other ghoul I have encountered. The other is an aiuvarin woman named Rowan the Whispering. She is... formidable. Honestly, had she not teamed up with the ghoul, I’d have expected her to become an agent of the Red Mantis herself.”

He turns grave for a moment. “Yes. I know of two prisoners specifically. One is a Nexian child named Tiziri. I’ve dealt with thon’s father in the past, a construct crafter of some talent. The other is a powerful voice within the Pathfinder Society, and she can make or break a reputation with just a rumor. I could not leave until I found a way to free them both. I believe a third was brought in more recently.” He hands the Pathfinders a small notebook. “This has my notes on where I think they are being kept. Make sure someone gets eyes on this.”

Kit nods her approval to Nigel’s response about packing.

“Thsnk you for the information. We have several boats at the docks, do you want an escort or will you make it there on your own?”

“Is there anything specific you can tell us about Sotroz or Rowan? Tactics or capabilities?”

"A large escort will probably draw more attention. I will make my own way in my own time. I hope you don't mind that I don't share my travel plans - what you don't know and all.

"I've not heard of either of them in physical combat, so other than a ghoul's normal capabilities, I can't say much. Certainly they're both clever and command the loyalty of Dispatch members."

Looking through the notes, Kit says “Stolen information? I wonder if that refers to Dhrami’s file?”
Lore Pathfinder Society: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24

PFS Lore: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21

Roark scratches his head and agrees with Kit, though the Blakros Museum incident was ages ago and he doesn't remember much other than losing Finn...

When it’s his turn, Voron looks over the notebook to see where they should head to next. Are they kept at a single location? He stands quietly for several minutes while he reads it.

Pursuing a lead on the Dispatch and this lair...

Dreggar looks over (under?) Voron's shoulders.

Society: 1d20 + 12 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 12 + 1 = 28

The Hireling wrote:

Gossiping that "I think they would make a fine pair, those two" and "What could that archivist possibly have done to draw the ire of fake assassins?" and "Shame about those children; someone should do something - golly!"

Voron laughs nervously. I think "someone" might have to be us, Smee.

”No no, sir. You must mean You then” Smee corrects, in a markedly different tone than his usual compliant, courteous, and patient demeanor - he points to Don Jurri ”My contract with Master Donatellus Jurrious Orwellious explicitly forbids my personage to engage in ‘combat’ - and furthermore, should by any other means should I come to bodily harm or death, the Star Metal insurance policy which I am enrolled in with full coverage has my family due full-expense for the next 80 years” he reverts to his usual way of speaking and interacting ”But, I will always help where I can, Master Voron” curtsying politely.

Voron frowns as Smee continues elaborating.

Say, do you have a copy of that Star Metal policy handy? Sounds too good to be true.

Nigel smiles a rueful grin. “Yes, actually. I’ve been able to abscond with some useful information in my numerous visits to pay Hessil for my ‘business license’.”

He hands you a piece of paper.

“It seems, despite their alliance and business relationship, the Red Mantis Dispatch is mostly two individuals that do not trust each other at all. I imagine both have been seeking ways to undermine the other when their relationship inevitably sours, but I was only able to find this tidbit in a book hidden in a cloakroom while Hessil was getting us drinks. Lucky for us, he doesn’t have many people to talk to and craves companionship. Ultimately, if they aren’t brought down soon, I’m curious to see whether Sotroz or their dangerous business partner, Rowan the Whispering, comes out on top.

"Do you need anything else? i should be on my way. I promise to speak to you again in Absalom with free tickets to the new exhibit if you find a way to bring down the Red Mantis Dispatch."

Kit frowns on reading the journal, then says “Think we should find a different way to prevent that.”

Looking up, she says “I think that is it. Take care, Nigel.”

The Pathfinders take their information from Nigel as he closes up Baccara Holdings.

However, the Lair is not unlocked yet, so...

The streets of this small settlement had some promise, with tall structures of brick, stone, wood, and plaster over flagstone streets. Most of the structures have become derelict over time, with only hints of habitation here and there. Yet the streets are eerily silent for a settlement that provides a home—even temporarily—for teams of workers to load and unload cargo on the nearby docks.

>Slide 14<

Two groups of not entirely alive looking creatures appear from either side of the building, hoping to trap the Pathfinders. They all look to be the same type of creature, though the orange and purple ones appear less powerful.

The green-clad creature emerges from around the corner of the building, swinging twice at Don Jurri.

Dagger: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (13) + 14 = 27
Piercing Damage: 1d4 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11 plus ???

Claw: 1d20 + 14 - 4 ⇒ (1) + 14 - 4 = 11
Slashing Damage: 1d4 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11 plus ???

The dagger strikes true, while the claw doesn't get close. The fencer feels a growing sensation of spite.

Round 1 - bolded may go

Green
Kit
Jinglemane
Voron
Dreggar
Red
Yellow
Roark
Don Jurri (-11 HP, Fort save)
Purple
Blue
Orange

Kit looks at Orange trying to remember what she knows about such creatures.
I’m expecting this is Religion, +15. What is it? Any special resistances or vulnerabilities?
Will wait for answer to this.

Kit does not recall anything useful about these creatures.

Kit says “Well, they look sort of slow to react.”

Kit rubs her fingernails against her dress and then snaps her fingers. Electricity arcs out towards Green and Orange.
Electric Arc, DC 22 basic Reflex: 4d4 ⇒ (4, 3, 4, 1) = 12

Jinglemane bounds up to the shambling things that are approaching Voron, and attacks orange!

"No, that is MY wizard! He gives the best hugs, and you're not going to bite HIM because I'm gonna BITE YOU!"

Jinglemane 'bites' the shambling thing by whacking it with a club covered in shark teeth, as his own teeth are alas made of felt.

◈ Stride

◈ Exploit Vulnerability (Esoteric Lore): 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (5) + 14 = 19
◇ (Treat the E.V. roll as a Recall Knowledge if it would be a success or crit success)

◈ Striking Lion’s Bite (Crushing Empowered Leiomano, PA or MW): 1d20 + 14 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 14 + 1 = 34
Bludgeoning / Slashing) damage: 2d6 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (6, 3) + 4 + 4 = 17
Add this number if Personal Antithesis: 5 = 5

If a crit, Jinglemane replaces the above damage with the following:
Bludgeoning / Slashing) damage: 2d8 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (2, 8) + 4 + 4 = 18
Add this number if Personal Antithesis: 5 = 5
Fatal: 1d10 ⇒ 4
If a crit, the target also becomes enfeebled 1 and clumsy 1 until the start of Jinglemane’s next turn.

**HOUSE GM ANNOUNCEMENT**
Each team of Pathfinders is visited by a simultaneous glowing orb that quickly transforms into the Glyph of the Open Road and reports a message in Venture-Captain Viore’s voice. “Our forward patrols have uncovered information—mostly through force—that claims an old inn, No Rest for the Wicked, is the headquarters for this ‘Red Mantis Dispatch.’ Convene there as soon as possible. According to Giovana, they will have contracts and dossiers for each target. We need all of it for anyone to be safe.”

Table GMs, the Dispatch Uncovered condition is now in effect.

Dreggar moves up to the front rank and swings.

◆ Devise a strategem on green (free recall knowledge as part of that with a +12 religion)
strategem roll: 1d20 ⇒ 7
◆ Stride
◆ Strike
Striking Clan Dagger (piercing, precision) to hit and damage: 7 + 15 = 222d4 + 2 + 2d6 ⇒ (2, 3) + 2 + (1, 6) = 14

Voron is about to strike a rigid stance and launch into somatic incantation movements when Jinglemane rushes up.

Uh... they don't want to hear about the hugs.

He shakes his head and resumes the incantation. Three gleaming rays of heat and flame like a magma missile speed from him and toward three of their approaching foes to the North.

◆◆◆ Cast a spell Blazing Bolt
Spell attack ORANGE, Fire damage: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 214d6 ⇒ (2, 1, 4, 6) = 13
Spell attack YELLOW, Fire damage: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (13) + 11 = 244d6 ⇒ (5, 2, 2, 6) = 15
Spell attack RED, Fire damage: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 284d6 ⇒ (2, 4, 2, 6) = 14

↺) Charmed Life

Fortitude w/ Charmed Life (+2): 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 12 + 2 = 23

And now the lair is open.

Don Jurri has no issues resisting the enemy.

Kit hurls lightning at two of the foes.

Reflex, Green: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21
Reflex, Orange: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24

Jinglemane wanders toward the orange-clad foe, which he identifies as a wight, an unholy undead. His 'bite' is clearly worse than his bark, as it nearly splits the creature in two.

What one piece of information do you want?

Voron hurls a blast of fire at the wights to the north. Each of them strikes home, and the one in orange drops in a charred mess.

He also knows something about wights. Two things, actually - the other is that he can smack them just fine.

One piece of information for you as well.

The two remaining wights to the north surround Jinglemane.

Dagger, Red: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (10) + 14 = 24
Piercing Damage: 1d4 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11 plus ???

Dagger, Yellow: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (3) + 14 = 17
Piercing Damage: 1d4 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9 plus ???

The one in red manages to hit, and the poppet starts to grow weak.

Round 1 - bolded may go

Green (-26 HP)
Kit
Jinglemane (-11 HP, Fort save)
Voron
Dreggar
Red (-14 HP)
Yellow (-15 HP)
Roark
Don Jurri (-11 HP)
Purple
Blue
Orange

Sizing up his undead foe "How incredibly rude!" our chivalric hero dusts off the soiling from the dirty blade, and counters with unearthly charm "Shall we?" he places a hand into the air, offering it to his foe, who likely bites reflexively for it "That's it, just follow my lead" it bites again, stumbling over itself to do so, as Don Jurri engages his footwork, and gently shifts backwards, leaving a vacated space for it to shamble into "That's it"

Leading Dance (bravado, move) w/ Perform (E) vs Green Zombie (Will DC): 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (13) + 13 = 26

~) Panache from Charmed Life
◆) Extravagant Parry (to AC 26; Panache if causes Miss)
◆) Confident Finisher w/ Precise Finisher (Expend Panache for Full Precise Strike damage even on Fail)
◆) Leading Dance (DJ and the Zombie might move together; Panache if Success)
↺) Opportune Riposte (Exploit CF to Strike DJ by Striking back)
↺) Charmed Life (+2 to save; Panache if Success)

Then, with sudden force, he thrusts forward "Roark - you may cut in - I believe our business is concluded" he smiles at the tengu, offering him his sloppy seconds with chauvanistic grin!

Rapier of Striking (P, deadly d8) vs Green Zombie: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (17) + 15 = 322d6 ⇒ (1, 4) = 5
Confident and Precise Finisher: 3d6 ⇒ (4, 5, 1) = 10

Roark sees his new friend getting flanked and begins dancing for Yellow, moving his tail feathers and twirling his dancing scarf.

Performance, Virtuosic Performer(E), Dancing Scarf: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (4) + 16 = 20

Not sure if Yellow's impressed enough, he dashes forward and flanks Yellow. He slams his head forward, trying to bury his beak into Yellow's back.

Beak, OG: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (1) + 15 = 16 for Piercing Damage: 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (2, 4) + 1 = 7 plus Confident Finisher: 3d6 ⇒ (5, 4, 5) = 14

Beak, OG, HP, Vestments: 1d20 + 15 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 15 + 1 = 19
7 damage on Confident Finisher on a miss (but not a crit miss)

Heroic Intervention, Healing: 3d6 ⇒ (5, 5, 2) = 12
All allies w/in 30' get 12 healing (including unconscious)

◈ Dance
◈ Stride
◈ Whiff
↺ Opportune Riposte

Fortitude (E): 1d20 + 12 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 12 + 1 = 29

As a Poppet, Jinglemane has a +1 circumstance bonus to saving throws against death effects, disease, and poison as well as to saving throws against effects that would give you the drained, paralyzed, or sickened conditions.

Jinglemane also shakes off whatever the wights are doing.

Don Jurri never gets the chance to dance, as a single thrust with his blade causes the green-clad opponent to fall to the ground.

However, with its last lack-of-breath, it strikes back.

Dagger: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (19) + 14 = 33
Piercing Damage: 1d4 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9 plus ???

Roark does get a dance. He heals his allies' wounds and stabs at the yellow-clad wight. Jinglemane is just enough of a distraction for the strike to hit home.

Round 1 - bolded may go

Green
Kit
Jinglemane
Voron
Dreggar
Red (-14 HP)
Yellow (-36 HP)
Roark
Don Jurri (1 action)
Purple
Blue
Orange

"Tis a pity"

Deprived of his waltz with the undead, Don Jurri twinkle-toes up the field, and presents himself as a handsome target for the two flanking Jinglemane.

"I have arrived!"

□) Panache
~) Extravagant Parry (to AC 26; Panache if causes Miss)
◆) Stride
↺) Opportune Riposte (Exploit CF to Strike DJ by Striking back)
↺) Charmed Life (+2 to save; Panache if Success)

Opportune Riposte

Don Jurri moves to the north.

The two wights to the south approach Dreggar. Both provoke reactions.

Dagger, Purple: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (20) + 12 = 32
Piercing Damage: 1d4 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7 plus ???

Dagger, Blue: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (9) + 14 = 23
Piercing Damage: 1d4 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11 plus ???

The daggers both bite into his flesh. Is the fatigue he feels now because one hit a major organ?

Round 2 - bolded may go

Green
Kit
Jinglemane
Voron
Dreggar (-25 HP, 2 Fort saves, reaction)
Red (-14 HP)
Yellow (-36 HP)
Roark
Don Jurri (1 action)
Purple
Blue
Orange

fort save #1: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (11) + 12 = 23
fort save #2: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17

The stinging daggers only fortify his will to destroy these abominations.

◆ Devise a stratagem on blue (free recall knowledge as part of that with a +12 religion)
stratagem roll: 1d20 ⇒ 7
◆ Strike
Striking Clan Dagger (piercing, precision) to hit and damage: 7 + 15 = 222d4 + 2 + 2d6 ⇒ (3, 2) + 2 + (6, 2) = 15
◆ Step out of flank

Seeing that all the creatures have gathered close to her, Kit calls on her god’s blessings to bring in a burst of healing energy.

Heal, 3 action: 3d10 ⇒ (5, 7, 8) = 20 basic Fort save DC 22 for undead, healing for living

"That's my girl!" Jinglemane calls out with pride as Kit emanates vital energy to fight the undead.

Jinglemane uses his sympathetic vulnerabilities to keep exploiting the wights around him. He flashes his mirror to flank Red.

◈ Mirror

◈ Striking Lion’s Bite (Crushing Empowered Leiomano, PA or MW): 1d20 + 14 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 14 + 1 = 34
Bludgeoning / Slashing) damage: 2d6 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (4, 2) + 4 + 4 = 14
Add this number if Personal Antithesis: 5 = 5

If a crit, Jinglemane replaces the above damage with the following:
Bludgeoning / Slashing) damage: 2d8 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (5, 1) + 4 + 4 = 14
Add this number if Personal Antithesis: 5 = 5
Fatal: 1d10 ⇒ 5
If a crit, the target also becomes enfeebled 1 and clumsy 1 until the start of Jinglemane’s next turn.

If Red survives that strike, he strikes at Red again. Otherwise Jinglemane directs his ire towards the Yellow wight that he is flanking with Roark.

◈ Striking Lion’s Bite (Crushing Empowered Leiomano, PA or MW): 1d20 + 14 + 1 - 5 ⇒ (19) + 14 + 1 - 5 = 29
Bludgeoning / Slashing) damage: 2d6 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (4, 6) + 4 + 4 = 18
Add this number if Personal Antithesis: 5 = 5

If a crit, Jinglemane replaces the above damage with the following:
Bludgeoning / Slashing) damage: 2d8 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (2, 3) + 4 + 4 = 13
Add this number if Personal Antithesis: 5 = 5
Fatal: 1d10 ⇒ 9
If a crit, the target also becomes enfeebled 1 and clumsy 1 until the start of Jinglemane’s next turn.

and I totally forgot to make my grand entrance to save Jinglemane... (the stereotypical 'hang on Jinglemane! I'll save ya!') :)

Feeling confident, Voron steps up to the undead between Roark and Jinglemane...

◆ Step

and tries to strike it down with fire.

◆◆ Cast a spell Ignition at YELLOW
Melee spell attack YELLOW, Fire damage: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 194d6 ⇒ (1, 6, 2, 3) = 12
Critical Success The target takes double damage and 3d6 persistent fire damage.

Dreggar's anger overpowers the wights' ability.

Jit unleashes a burst of positive energy.

Fort Save, Red: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (7) + 13 = 20
Fort Save, Yellow: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (8) + 13 = 21
Fort Save, Blue: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (1) + 13 = 14
Fort Save, Purple: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 20

The wights in blue and yellow fall.

Jinglemane shows his mirror to the red-clad enemy, who falls due to a precise strike. He turns and finds no enemy nearby.

Voron also reconsiders in light of his lack of targets.

Dreggar hacks at the wight in purple before repositioning.

Round 2 - bolded may go

Green
Kit
Jinglemane (1 action)
Voron
Dreggar (-5 HP, 2 Fort saves, reaction)
Red
Yellow
Roark
Don Jurri (4 actions)
Purple (-35 HP)
Blue
Orange

Roark dances for purple.

Performance, Virtuosic Performer(E), Dancing Scarf: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (4) + 16 = 20

If successful, Roark gets panache and is concealed for 1 round

He then launches a fireball at Purple...

Ignition, Ranged: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12 for Fire Damage: 4d4 ⇒ (4, 2, 4, 1) = 11 Crit - double damage + 3d4 Persistent Fire

... and accidentally drops the fireball at his feet which almost burns his feathers off...

◈ Dance
◈◈ Almost burns feathers off

Jinglemane uses his last action to bound right up to Purple, shattering the mirror. "Hello! You're next!"

"I say, arrest yourself"

With a graceful, handsome dash, Don Jurri approaches the creature, lures it off of it's own footwork, and slides a thin but potent blade between it's ribs.

Feint (Deception, E) w/ Stylish Combatant (+1) vs Final Foe (Perception DC): 1d20 + 15 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 15 + 1 = 29

~) No Panache
◆) Stride
◆) Goading Feint (Foe -2 to next attack vs DJ; all attacks CS)
~) Panache! (Assuming 29 Succeeds)
◆) Confident Finisher w/ Precise Finisher (Expend Panache for Full Precise Strike damage even on Fail)
↺) Opportune Riposte (Exploit CF to Strike DJ by Striking back)
↺) Charmed Life (+2 to save; Panache if Success)

Rapier of Striking (P, deadly d8) vs Final Zombie: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (4) + 15 = 192d6 ⇒ (2, 3) = 5
Confident and Precise Finisher: 3d6 ⇒ (2, 2, 6) = 10

shifting Voron’s step to a stride that gets him just to the right of Jinglemane, reusing spell above on purple.

Retcon: Voron joins the party to gang up on the last wight and calls his fire down on it.

Somehow, the remainin wight avoids the Pathfinder onslaught. So many 19s against AC 20. It lashes out wildly at the three agents near it.

Dagger vs. Don Jurri: 1d20 + 12 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 12 - 2 = 30
Piercing Damage: 1d4 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9 plus ???

Dagger vs. Jinglemane: 1d20 + 12 - 4 ⇒ (19) + 12 - 4 = 27
Piercing Damage: 1d4 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8 plus ???

Dagger vs. Voron: 1d20 + 12 - 8 ⇒ (7) + 12 - 8 = 11
Piercing Damage: 1d4 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7 plus ???

Unfortunately, Don Jurri's blade is out of position, and it also lands a hit on Jinglemane.

Round 3 - bolded may go

Green
Kit
Jinglemane (-8 HP, Fort save)
Voron
Dreggar (-5 HP, 2 Fort saves, reaction)
Red
Yellow
Roark
Don Jurri (-18 HP, Fort save)
Purple (-35 HP)
Blue
Orange

Roark again dances for Purple.

Fascinating Performance (Dance vs Will DC): 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (2) + 16 = 18

Growling, Roark again tries to fireball the wight.

Ignition, Ranged: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 19 for Fire Damage: 4d4 ⇒ (1, 3, 1, 2) = 7 Crit - double damage + 3d4 Persistent Fire

Sheesh...

◈ Dance
◈◈ Ignition

Dreggar slides over to the remaining ghoul and punctures it.

◆ Devise a stratagem on purple (free recall knowledge as part of that with a +12 religion)
stratagem roll: 1d20 ⇒ 17
◆ Stride
◆ Strike
Striking Clan Dagger (piercing, precision) to hit and damage: 17 + 15 = 322d4 + 2 + 2d6 ⇒ (2, 3) + 2 + (5, 2) = 14