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Yea, two deaths is enough for Aldy. I'll be happy to let anyone who wants a res have any remaining gold or pp to offset their costs, such as it is allowed.

Reflex Save: 1d20 + 9 - 1 ⇒ (12) + 9 - 1 = 20

The fight continues!

Aldy continues stabbing the crab defensively, and protecting his ally!

Attack: 1d20 + 9 - 2 - 4 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 9 - 2 - 4 + 2 = 10

Damage: 1d4 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 - 2 = 4

Bodyguard: 1d20 + 9 - 2 - 4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 9 - 2 - 4 + 2 = 7

Bodyguard: 1d20 + 9 - 2 - 4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 9 - 2 - 4 + 2 = 6

Bodyguard: 1d20 + 9 - 2 - 4 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 9 - 2 - 4 + 2 = 24

Bodyguard: 1d20 + 9 - 2 - 4 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 9 - 2 - 4 + 2 = 11

Bodyguard: 1d20 + 9 - 2 - 4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 9 - 2 - 4 + 2 = 6

Attack: 1d20 + 9 - 1 ⇒ (20) + 9 - 1 = 28
Damage: 1d4 - 2 ⇒ (3) - 2 = 1
Attack Confirm: 1d20 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 9 - 2 = 26
Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 1

Aldy crits for a massive two damage!

Aldy steps up and stabs the crab defensively, after studying it!

Attack defensively: 1d20 + 9 - 1 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (17) + 9 - 1 + 2 - 4 = 23
Damage: 1d4 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (3) - 2 + 2 = 3

Then continues to protect Brand!

Bodyguard: 1d20 + 9 - 4 ⇒ (11) + 9 - 4 = 16
Bodyguard: 1d20 + 9 - 4 ⇒ (13) + 9 - 4 = 18
Bodyguard: 1d20 + 9 - 4 ⇒ (10) + 9 - 4 = 15
Bodyguard: 1d20 + 9 - 4 ⇒ (6) + 9 - 4 = 11
Bodyguard: 1d20 + 9 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 9 - 4 = 8

Kill the robot!

Acrobatice: 1d20 + 9 + 1d6 - 1 ⇒ (7) + 9 + (3) - 1 = 18

Aldy will attempt to tumble next to brand, and ready to trip senethar should he try to cast.

Trip: 1d20 + 9 - 1 ⇒ (17) + 9 - 1 = 25

Bodyguard on brand: 1d20 + 9 - 1 ⇒ (13) + 9 - 1 = 21
Bodyguard on brand: 1d20 + 9 - 1 ⇒ (16) + 9 - 1 = 24
Bodyguard on brand: 1d20 + 9 - 1 ⇒ (5) + 9 - 1 = 13
Bodyguard on brand: 1d20 + 9 - 1 ⇒ (1) + 9 - 1 = 9

Aldy lashes out with his whip, trying to drag Senethar to the ground, then shifts to the south to attempt to protect his ally.

Trip, fight defensively: 1d20 + 9 - 4 ⇒ (19) + 9 - 4 = 24

I'm assuming this causes a concentration check (I'd consider it Extremely Violent Motion for a DC20+ spell level check, but obviously the final decision rests with you.)

AC is 29

Bodyguard on Brand: 1d20 + 9 - 1 ⇒ (5) + 9 - 1 = 13
Bodyguard on Brand: 1d20 + 9 - 1 ⇒ (19) + 9 - 1 = 27
Bodyguard on Brand: 1d20 + 9 - 1 ⇒ (14) + 9 - 1 = 22
Bodyguard on Brand: 1d20 + 9 - 1 ⇒ (3) + 9 - 1 = 11
Bodyguard on Brand: 1d20 + 9 - 1 ⇒ (19) + 9 - 1 = 27

Just for clarification GM, I have my whip in my main hand and my rapier in my offhand - hence the -1 penalty because I have a buckler on too.

Yes, these last two levels really seem to say 'RP not welcome, just kill everything.'. But cest la vi, on with the slaughter!

Acrobatice: 1d20 + 13 + 1d6 - 1 ⇒ (20) + 13 + (3) - 1 = 35

Seeing that his rapier will do nothing, Aldy will swim acrobatically, and attempt to ward the caster's attacks from Brand.

Double move. Will use bodyguard rolls above to protect Brand from any attacks I can.

I can't do anything against the automaton! Somebody kill it already!

Aldy will step up and try his best to stab the automaton. Move action studies target.

attack defensively: 1d20 + 8 + 2 - 4 - 1 ⇒ (17) + 8 + 2 - 4 - 1 = 22
damage: 1d4 ⇒ 1

Ac is 29. Aldy will attempt to bodyguard should the opportunity arise.

godyguard: 1d20 + 8 - 1 ⇒ (20) + 8 - 1 = 27
godyguard: 1d20 + 8 - 1 ⇒ (20) + 8 - 1 = 27
godyguard: 1d20 + 8 - 1 ⇒ (20) + 8 - 1 = 27
godyguard: 1d20 + 8 - 1 ⇒ (7) + 8 - 1 = 14

In that case, Aldy will stab the crab with his rapier, fighting defensively, before 5-foot stepping back. That 1 AC probably won't matter, right?

Attack: 1d20 + 8 - 4 ⇒ (10) + 8 - 4 = 14
Damage: 1d4 - 2 ⇒ (4) - 2 = 2

Aldy will step back, take the full defense standard action, and studied target the automaton.

AC is 30 I believe?

And will attempt to ward off ant attacks at his allies.

Bodyguard: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21
Bodyguard: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10
Bodyguard: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24
Bodyguard: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26

Will Save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13

Aldy stares into space for a moment, but swiftly recoveres and continues warding off the blows of their enemies.

I see nothing in daze that prevents me from bodyguarding once my turn of being dazed has passed. Please disregard the rolls below if I am mistaken.

Bodyguard: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25
Bodyguard: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10
Bodyguard: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20
Bodyguard: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24
Bodyguard: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21

Will Save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25

Aldy will heal his damage, and drink an extract of barkskin and shield before we engage.

Healing: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Aldy will move up, and defensively try to aid Bree's next attack.

Acrobatics check to avoid AoO from automaton: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (14) + 11 = 25

Aid another, Bree: 1d20 + 8 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 8 + 4 = 32

Then Aldy will use his AoOs to bodyguard any allies that he can.

Bodyguard: 1d20 + 8 - 4 ⇒ (7) + 8 - 4 = 11
Bodyguard: 1d20 + 8 - 4 ⇒ (13) + 8 - 4 = 17
Bodyguard: 1d20 + 8 - 4 ⇒ (20) + 8 - 4 = 24
Bodyguard: 1d20 + 8 - 4 ⇒ (10) + 8 - 4 = 14
Bodyguard: 1d20 + 8 - 4 ⇒ (1) + 8 - 4 = 5
Bodyguard: 1d20 + 8 - 4 ⇒ (2) + 8 - 4 = 6

Aldy is AC 28 from his buffs + fighting defensively. The first four bodyguards succeeded, the last two failed.

Aldy swims forward and takes the total defense action. AC is 25 currently.

Aldy will down an extract of Touch of the Sea, and use studied target on the eidolon.

I suspect this fight is fine for us to defeat - guessing those things have pretty low damage output. That said, it does seem miserable and tedious. I'm all for going back and trying the other way.

Aldy will 5-foot step, move action to studied target 2, then stab with his rapier.

Reflex: 1d20 + 8 - 1 ⇒ (20) + 8 - 1 = 27

Attack: 1d20 + 8 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (7) + 8 + 2 - 1 = 16
Damage: 1d6 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 - 2 = 2

Aldy will drink an extract of touch of the sea, and move into the muck, drawing his rapier as he goes.

Let's go green - I'm sure our dwarves wont be too keen on swimming down a small drainage tube.

I'll spend the 2k gold I have as well, so I think we're good to go if everyone else is willing to split the last 1450 three ways?

I have the 8 PP for half the res and ~2k gold. I'm happy for whatever help anyone else is willing to offer. Worse case scenario, I can just deal with the negative levels for a bit (can probably just get rid of them after the scenario with the PP and gold from that).

Well that was fun.

Lets go check out who she's talking too - make sure they don't want to give us any trouble either before we start opening more doors.

Next door! At least the hallways are clear now...

Aldy leads on to the next door down the hallway.

Perception: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (11) + 13 = 24+2 more for traps.

Aldy searches the door, then opens it.

Aldy will attempt to stab the creature with his rapier.

Attack: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 9 + 2 = 19
Damage: 1d4 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (1) - 2 + 2 = 1

And then bodyguard any allies that get attacked.

Bodyguard: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 9 + 2 = 20
Bodyguard: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 9 + 2 = 28
Bodyguard: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 9 + 2 = 20
Bodyguard: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 9 + 2 = 19

Aldy should be in a position to bodyguard that, right?

Bodyguard: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23

Which should get his AC high enough to miss Flint?

Aldy will allow himself to be pulled into the room, then use Studied Target on the Eel.

Reflex: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11

Swim: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22

Search and open the last door before we have to return to the main hallway!

Perception: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 13 + 2 = 25+2 for traps

I'm working under the assumption that my touch of the sea is still active (lasts 4 minutes) while everyone else's is expired. Please correct if I am wrong

Aldy will tap himself with his wand of heightened awareness (which I will use for initiative if needed), then I will swim out and search the first door before opening it.

Hey guys, I can still swim - let me go check those doors - I'll dash back here if anything hostile comes out.

Aldy will lead the way along the ledge to the next door. Search it for traps and whatnot before opening it.

Perception: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (17) + 13 = 30+2 more for traps

Will: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23

Aldy will delay and see if his companions can finish it off from above the water. Next round, if they haven't had any luck hitting it, I'll hop in to lure it up.

Aldy will tap Bree with his wand to stop the bleeding.

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Special Defenses?

It is a Bunyip - an aggressive seal shark thing. Best stay out of the water or it is sure to attack. Do we just want to deal with it now, or try to avoid it?

Aldy peers in at the creature.

Kn Arcana: 1d20 + 9 + 1d6 ⇒ (6) + 9 + (4) = 19

Seeing no need to invite conflict at this point, Aldy will head down the hallway to the next door. Search and open it, if nobody objects.

Perception: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (15) + 13 = 28 + 2 more for traps

Aldy will speak up.

Oi! Excuse me miss - we're here exploring the Tower here - basic mapping expedition. You seem to be doing something similar. We'll do our best to stay out of your way if you'll let us travel through and do our work. We'd be happy to trade notes on the other levels we've traveled through too, if you'd like.

Aldy will give the door a quick once over for traps before Bree opens it.

Perception: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (18) + 15 = 33

If we want to get him healed and moving on in two rounds, you and Arkolo need to toss him a few charges. I think he still needs 10 hp of healing

Lets hurry up while everyone's potions are still in effect! Lets get Bree healed and move on!

Aldy will pull out a wand and tap Bree a few times

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

After doing so, Aldy will rapidly lead on to the end of the flooded hallway he previously explored.

Assuming Brand or Arkolo will also tap Bree to top him off, then everyone follows along, it will take 3 rounds to get to where I have us on the map.

Please let me know if anyone wants to do something different - I just figured we should cover as much ground as possible while we have the swim speeds.

Aldy will take a circuitous route around the mud elemental to get next to Bree, ready to assist him against the creature's assault.

Bodyguard 1: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26
Bodyguard 1: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (20) + 9 = 29
Bodyguard 1: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27
Bodyguard 1: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28

Bree gets +4 AC against the elemental's attacks.

Aldy will move to the other side of it, providing a flank for Bree, then assist him on his first attack,

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (13) + 11 = 24
Assist: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15

Bree gets +4 on his first attack.

The red circle is just something I put on there a long time ago to help explain the layout. I've removed it now.

Before we engage the mud monster, Aldy will drink his 2nd extract of touch of the sea. After we finish this fight, lets move ahead quickly to try to clear out as much as we can while we have swim speeds. The waterbreathing lasts an hour, so we should have plenty of time on that to finish the level.

Save your air bubble potions - Aldy will give his scroll of water breathing to Bree to cast on the group.

I vote we head in and try to finish off the mud monster.

Aldy will spring for a scroll with two castings of Water Breathing for 2 prestige points, and an extra potion of touch of the sea for 50 gp.

After scouting as far as he can, and not wanting to be without his lifeline, Aldy will swim back to the party, tugging on the rope to ask for help if he starts to have trouble fighting against the current at any point.

Once back up top, I'll describe what I was. Seems that there is a door exiting the mudman room to a completely submerged corridor with some additional hallways.

At this point, I am very much in favor of heading back to the surface to acquire some supplies to make this floor less awful to deal with.

Do I have enough spatial awareness to guess that the door to the east is the door leading in to the mud man room? I can see it as a player, but not sure if Aldy would be able to track where he is well enough to guess that.

Other question- when I come out of the tunnel into the corridor, am I still completely underwater, or is there air to breathe? If I'm still underwater, I'll swim back to the rest of the group when I reach the end of the rope.

If we are close enough to somewhere that we can spend PP mid scenario, Aldy is happy to drop 2 PP for some scrolls of Water Breathing for the group.

But lets check the grates first and see where they lead. Aldy is happy to go swimming around down there while his extract is still up.