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I'm sorry; I think I'm going to go ahead and drop out of this game. Thanks for running it, Rick, and for the invitation to join.

I wouldn't offer the bottle as a gift, though. Since everything here is all barter and stuff.

"That's good to hear. He can have your frou-frou liqueur and I can keep my whiskey."

She takes a pensive swig of said whiskey before sharing her thoughts, "I'm not being unreasonable in wanting to kill everything we run into in this stupid dimension, though, am I?"

Illustrating the rhetorical intent, she quickly adds, "Let's go."

"Yeah, let's see what we can learn about him first. Best to be prepared."

During breakfast, Anja stops one of the slaves serving food. "What can you tell us about the Nightpeddler?"

"Yeah. Let's go see about that rest for the night. We should probably post watch, though. I can go first. The desert wasn't so tough on me."

She points at the centaur as he ambles off, "You better be around when we're ready to go!"

"What threatened your family? And besides, y'all are storykin, right? They'd have come back at the waxworks, anyway."

"And I still don't understand why you're caged if you're obedient."

Anja looks confused by the slaves, and then puts her finger on what's bothering her. "If they choose to pay with their 'lives', they shouldn't need to be chained. If they didn't agree to that price, then the Nightpeddler is just a slaver."

She walks up to one of the caged men. "You chose to pay with servitude? What did you receive in return?"

"So this is the Nightpeddler's camp? Didn't realize he was a slaver."

"You taking us directly to the Nightpeddler, or to someplace to rest first?" She looks sidelong at her struggling companions. "We probably need a place to rest, first."

Anja eyes the centaur suspiciously as she shakes his hand, wondering if she asked for too little. Oh well, I can always kill him if I need to...

"Let's see my new dagger." She examines the dagger and shrugs as she hands over the rusty greatsword, "So who are you going to sell it to?"

"Food, water, shelter, guide through the Trackless Desert, answers to unlimited questions, and a decent dagger. I think mine was stolen."

"I imagine a lot of people would like to buy this thing. Who'd you have in mind?"

"All stuff we need, in this freaking dump!" She looks around, about ready to walk off, then thinks of something. "I've got this greatsword. But, frankly, it's worth more than anything you have to offer."

This is the rusty magic greatsword off the Barrow King.

"Thing is, we've got real gold, but real don't mean jack in this stupid fantasy-land."

Anja throws back the drink the centaur offers her.

"They think you're not worth the time, Wanderer. I'm not sure I disagree. Real world, I might not go for killing someone who's no harm, but, as you say, everyone just pops right back up at Marzalee's. So's not really killing."

"Speaking of Marzalee, apparently she's missing a bunch of ant babies. Only she's only noticed one of 'em gone. You know how the Night Peddler's getting them?"

"Hold on. Are you trying to barter to guide us to some shelter? We already gave you your life. That should afford your services. And some whiskey or some other drink to fill my flask."

After the whirlwind dissipates, Anja crouches down on one knee to catch her breath as the centaur approaches. She rests the flat of the Scornblade across her other knee.

Between breaths, Anja offers her status. "Hm. I feel fine. feel like I could have taken down another 1 or 2."

As the centaur get closer, she stands and sheathes her longsword.

As far as luck goes, I'd say that's reflected in the die roll. And since the rules say you can forfeit it for a spell-based save, I think it's reasonable to infer that you could similarly forfeit it for a non-spell saving throw.

I know I've heard of it before. This is the closest reference I can find to it. And it makes sense, especially in a case like this. She just doesn't move out of the way. Now, voluntarily failing a fortitude save might be harder to imagine... Okay, body. Take the nice germs, and make them feel at home. Don't fight it, that's it... just get sick...

Did all three of Anja's attacks hit it? I need to know if all the vicious damage applied to Anja. For now, I've applied it all.

When Anja feels the whirlwind try to pull her up, she jumps up to make it easier. Voluntarily fails her save to resist being picked up.

That's it. Stupid air! Now having him where she wants him, she begins slicing through the cyclone.

2H attack 1 (BAB 9 +7 raging str +1 enlarged str -1 enlarged penalty +1 haste -3 power attack -2 whirlwind penalty +2 good hope +2 inspire courage +1 weapon): 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (7) + 17 = 24
Damage (large longsword 2d6 +2d6 vicious +8 cumulative str +4 two-handed +2 good hope +2 inspire courage +9 power attack +1 weapon): 2d6 + 2d6 + 8 + 4 + 2 + 2 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (6, 3) + (2, 4) + 8 + 4 + 2 + 2 + 9 + 1 = 41
Vicious damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5

2H hasted attack (BAB 9 +7 raging str +1 enlarged str -1 enlarged penalty +1 haste -3 power attack -2 whirlwind penalty +2 good hope +2 inspire courage +1 weapon): 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (15) + 17 = 32
Damage (large longsword 2d6 +2d6 vicious +8 cumulative str +4 two-handed +2 good hope +2 inspire courage +9 power attack +1 weapon): 2d6 + 2d6 + 8 + 4 + 2 + 2 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (5, 2) + (5, 6) + 8 + 4 + 2 + 2 + 9 + 1 = 44
Vicious damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3

2H attack 2 (BAB 4 +7 raging str +1 enlarged str -1 enlarged penalty +1 haste -3 power attack -2 whirlwind penalty +2 good hope +2 inspire courage +1 weapon): 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (20) + 13 = 33
Damage (large longsword 2d6 +2d6 vicious +8 cumulative str +4 two-handed +2 good hope +2 inspire courage +9 power attack +1 weapon): 2d6 + 2d6 + 8 + 4 + 2 + 2 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (4, 1) + (3, 5) + 8 + 4 + 2 + 2 + 9 + 1 = 39
Vicious damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Actually, I got the iterative attack. It was the hasted attack I forgot. Thanks!

Concealment (low misses): 1d100 ⇒ 97
Hasted attack (BAB 9 +7 raging str +1 enlarged str -1 enlarged penalty +1 haste -3 power attack -2 whirlwind penalty +2 good hope +1 weapon): 1d20 + 9 + 7 + 1 - 1 + 1 - 3 - 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 9 + 7 + 1 - 1 + 1 - 3 - 2 + 2 + 1 = 30

Hasted attack damage (large longsword 2d6 +2d6 vicious +8 cumulative str +4 two-handed +2 good hope +9 power attack +1 weapon): 2d6 + 2d6 + 8 + 4 + 2 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (3, 6) + (1, 2) + 8 + 4 + 2 + 9 + 1 = 36

Vicious damage taken: 1d6 ⇒ 4

If the new reflex save kept her on the ground, add +2 onto each attack roll (including this one), since the whirlwind penalty doesn't apply.

I don't know what our initiative is, but if Jacen goes before Anja, then add a net +4 to each attack and +4 to damage (I got the Good Hope bonus already calculated).

Valeeran, from more than 5' away, the elemental may have total concealment due to the dust cloud, if I'm reading it right.

Trapped creatures can otherwise act normally, but must succeed on a concentration check (DC 15 + spell level) to cast a spell. Creatures caught in the whirlwind take a –4 penalty to Dexterity and a –2 penalty on attack rolls.

So it looks like Anja can full attack while she's lifted? Does the concealment apply since she's less than 5-ft away?

With some effort, Anja manages to swing the Scornblade against the cyclone holding her aloft. "Can't you take me any higher, blowhard!?"

Concealment, if applicable (low 20 misses): 1d100 ⇒ 71
2H Attack 1 (BAB 9 +7 raging str +1 enlarged str -1 enlarged penalty +1 haste -3 power attack -2 whirlwind penalty +2 good hope +1 weapon): 1d20 + 9 + 7 + 1 - 1 + 1 - 3 - 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 9 + 7 + 1 - 1 + 1 - 3 - 2 + 2 + 1 = 25
Damage (large longsword 2d6 +2d6 vicious +8 cumulative str +4 two-handed +2 good hope +9 power attack +1 weapon): 2d6 + 2d6 + 8 + 4 + 2 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (6, 2) + (4, 6) + 8 + 4 + 2 + 9 + 1 = 42
Vicious damage received: 1d6 ⇒ 5

Concealment, if applicable (low 20 misses): 1d100 ⇒ 95
2H Attack 2 (BAB 4 +7 raging str +1 enlarged str -1 enlarged penalty +1 haste -3 power attack -2 whirlwind penalty +2 good hope +1 weapon): 1d20 + 4 + 7 + 1 - 1 + 1 - 3 - 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 4 + 7 + 1 - 1 + 1 - 3 - 2 + 2 + 1 = 30
Damage (large longsword 2d6 +2d6 vicious +8 cumulative str +4 two-handed +2 good hope +9 power attack +1 weapon): 2d6 + 2d6 + 8 + 4 + 2 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (2, 5) + (1, 6) + 8 + 4 + 2 + 9 + 1 = 38
Vicious damage received: 1d6 ⇒ 6

AC = 16 (19 while raging -2 dex in whirlwind +1 hasted -1 enlarged -1 enlarged dex)

EDIT: forgot the +1 weapon enhancement!

Good luck!

Vicious damage to Anja: 1d6 ⇒ 1

And I just realized that elementals aren't subject to crits, so great time to roll a 20.

They're 600 ft away, right?

Round 1: 140ft
Round 2: 280ft (cumulative)
Round 3: 420ft (cumulative)
Round 4: 560ft (cumulative) (Enlarge person kicks in here?)
Round 5: Rage and charge

Enlarged, hasted

Charge power attack (charge, bab, base str, rage str, enlarged str, -enlarged penalty -power attack +1 hasted): 1d20 + 2 + 9 + 5 + 2 + 1 - 1 - 3 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 2 + 9 + 5 + 2 + 1 - 1 - 3 + 1 = 36
Confirm?: 1d20 + 2 + 9 + 5 + 2 + 1 - 1 - 3 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 2 + 9 + 5 + 2 + 1 - 1 - 3 + 1 = 28

Damage (large longsword, vicious, str base, rage, enl, 2H power attack: 2d6 + 2d6 + 8 + 4 + 9 ⇒ (2, 5) + (6, 2) + 8 + 4 + 9 = 36
Crit?: 2d6 + 8 + 4 + 9 ⇒ (5, 5) + 8 + 4 + 9 = 31

AC 21 -2 charging -1 dex (enlarged) -1 AC (enlarged) +1 hasted -2 raging = 16

(Hope I got all that right. Got a meeting to go to.)

A grin forms at the corners of Anja's lips. She starts running toward the air elemental without a word, drawing the Scornblade.

Double-move 140 feet. Free action to draw weapon.

"You know, it's probably just going to come after us when it's through with him. We might as well save him and get some credit for it. Do normal weapons work on it?"

"We have a course?"

"You didn't ask him? What was all that chatter?"

"Doubt we can catch up to the centaur. He's built like a horse."

"Bugger! Good thinking, Valeeran. But how do we fight one of these things?!"

She raises her eyebrows when Terry starts chatting up a storm. (Couldn't resist!) She looks from Terry to... well, nothing, since a storm doesn't really have a face.

Mostly if she knows if they have any resistances or vulnerabilities. What type of environment they normally inhabit. If they're known as spellcasters. Pretty sure I know the answers to all this, but not sure if Anja does.

"Who are you, then? Yer no camel. How much water do you manage to carry? I'm Anja. My mates are suffering from the heat. We haven't been able to find any water or shelter, and the sun's never gone down. Which I figure is just some lazy writing by Sonnorae... but I'm sure she wrote a way to navigate this crap."

"So this Nightpeddler has a big operation? How do we find him? Is he a giant lion, by any chance?"

"Whoa, there, Wanderer." Anja wonders why the title came to mind, and then she recalls a card that depicted a similarly laden centaur.

She tries to recall anything else she knows about centaurs. The real ones, anyway. Kn (nature): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16

"Are you the Nightpeddler?"

Anja feels no fatigue from the sun or the heat, but she grows weary of seeking non-existent shelter, and frustrated that night doesn't come.

"Y'all need to rest, but I don't find any shelter."

Has there been any cycle of the day-night in the 24+ hours?

Did we find a place to rest, or do I need to roll survival again?

As Anja pulls out her waterskin for a share of the water, a card drops out onto the sand. The Desert.

"Gods! What is with these cards!? Well, keep an eye out for a giant lion."

"We could go on or we can take a rest. I'm all right, but if y'all need it, we could get some sleep and observe the behavior of the sun and moon here to see if it's different than the real world."

Anja tries to find shelter for the group, keeping an eye on the course of the sun during their walk.

Survival: 1d20 + 9 + 2 - 5 ⇒ (11) + 9 + 2 - 5 = 17

Anja was a bit warm, but felt no ill effects from the heat. Extreme endurance: heat.

"I agree with the first bit, about 'em never shutting up..." she continues marching silently for a while. "So if it came down to it, which one do we kill? We can't satisfy 'em both. I almost got some sympathy for Marzalee, but she's pretty batty. How can she really miss any of her ant babies if they just turn into her neighbors a few days after they're born? I do think she'd be the easier. She don't have a bunch of giants to come to her aid."

Terry, I think we're hand-waving that he's been with us all along. Maybe another applicant, as well.

"Pbbbt. This lot ain't worth revenge. I'm just talking about cutting through the red tape to get some stuff done."

"And you can keep dreaming. Heat don't bother me."

Are we supposed to be 10th level? I thought we'd only gone up to 9th.

I went ahead and posted a recruitment thread.

I started a new one, because the old one was pretty long. Personally, if I see a recruitment thread that's over 100 posts, I figure I'm too late and it's already full.

Rick, check in and see if there's anything you want to add, or need to correct.

Anja leads the group back outside and silently down the mountain. At the bottom, she sighs. "I'm about ready to kill them all. Ticktock, Marzalee, the halfling woman... the Nightpeddler. Where the frak is this effing desert?!" She looks around for some bearing and then starts walking.

I think we should find someone, but I'm pretty busy this week, as well. Someone broke a foot over the weekend, so we're down a man at work for the next few weeks. Should be able to schedule for it next week, but this week we just have to cover.

So, now down to three, do we recruit another 1 or 2?

"Where can we find the Nightpeddler? How would we recognize him?"

"So the most recent worm you got - did you get it from the Nightpeddler or from Marzalee's mansion?"

"If we bring you more worms, will you give us the token you took from Sonnorae after you and your friends murdered her?"

"One last thing, do the giants know that you and this machine are back here? They didn't seem the most hospitable folk. Why do they tolerate this?"

"I thought the worms became whatever they're supposed to become - you couldn't control it. And who's the Nightpeddler and how's he get his worms?"

"How's a worm gonna help fix a machine? It's got no hands. Seems like that's what you need, really. Can you do anything with those keys on your fingers?"

"We seek a token and one of the baby ants that Marzalee says was kidnapped."

"The token is so we can get back home, and the baby ant is so we can get Marzalee's token."

Yeah. I hope everything goes well. I'm sorry things took a bad turn for you.

It was a holiday weekend here. Most of us probably didn't work on Monday.

Is Shan-yu still with us? This guy might deserve a few blunt arrows to the back of his head.

"First thing's first, see if y'all can sense where the token is."

Anja starts looking around herself, for either the token or the ant baby. Perception: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (15) + 13 = 28