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"Retreating? If you wish to cease hostilities you may do so at any time."

Until such time as it does, however, Cascade pursues.

◆ Raise Shield
◆ Stride
◆ Flurry of Blows Fist: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 23 for nonlethal bludgeoning damage: 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (2, 5) + 1 = 8 and Fist: 1d20 + 11 - 4 ⇒ (20) + 11 - 4 = 27 for nonlethal bludgeoning damage: 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (5, 4) + 1 = 10. If both hit, combine damage. If at least one hits, DC 20 Fort vs Stunned 1 (Incap, Stunned 3 on crit failure)
↺ Shield Block or Stand Still, whichever comes up first

Fort vs 5: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29 Crit success, 0 damage
Fort vs 4: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26 Success, 2 damage
Fort vs 5: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15 Failure, 5 damage

The leshy lets the wind carry him away from one of the little mites and closer to the hound.

"Perhaps there is a more straightforward method to deal with you vexatious... things."

Cascade attempts to smash the rude marble.

He then moves back, keeping his shield between him and the other one and prepared to pummel it if it approaches.

◆ Flurry of Blows vs Pink Fist: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 20 for bludgeoning damage: 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (1, 6) + 1 = 8 and Fist: 1d20 + 11 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 11 - 4 = 10 for bludgeoning damage: 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (5, 6) + 1 = 12. If both attacks hit the same target, combine the damage. If at least one attack hits Pink, DC 20 Fort vs Stunned 1 (Incap, Stunned 3 on crit failure)
◆ Raise Shield
◆ Stride; if Pink is still up it moves with me, so I moved its token along

Fortitude vs 5: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19 Success, 2 damage.
Fortitude vs 4: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16 Failure, 4 damage.
Fortitude vs 3: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30 Critical success, 0 damage.

"You are becoming most irksome."

The biting rocks seem comparatively harmless, so Cascading Rapids concentrates his efforts on the hound.

Though he does at least attempt to shake off the pebble. "Off, please." This does not work.

◆ Raise Shield
◆ Flurry of Blows vs Red Fist (flanking): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15 for bludgeoning damage: 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (6, 1) + 1 = 8 and Fist (Agile, flanking): 1d20 + 11 - 4 ⇒ (2) + 11 - 4 = 9 for bludgeoning damage: 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (3, 5) + 1 = 9. If both attacks hit the same target, combine damage for resistance/weakness. If either attack hits Red, DC 20 Fort vs Stunned 1 (Incap, Stunned 3 on crit failure).
◆ Escape Acrobatics (Slippery Prey): 1d20 + 12 - 8 ⇒ (1) + 12 - 8 = 5

Whoops, missed that I get a save against the gnaw damage.
Fortitude: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27

The attack is almost entirely unsuccessful.
"There is a rock trying to bite me," Cascade notes in mild surprise.

[dice=Teeth vs Cascading Rapids AC 24]d20+9 for [dice=Piercing]d4+4

I'm assuming you're going to Shield Block that

I am going to Shield block that.

"Oh, that is quite rude!"

Keeping his shield between himself and the elementals as much as possible, Cascade circles around the arch to get behind the doggy. So he can pummel it.

◆ Raise Shield
◆ Stride
◆ Flurry of Blows vs Red (Flanked) Fist: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (11) + 11 = 22 for bludgeoning damage: 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (2, 6) + 1 = 9 and Fist: 1d20 + 11 - 4 ⇒ (1) + 11 - 4 = 8 for bludgeoning damage: 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (5, 5) + 1 = 11. If both hit the same target, combine damage before applying resistance or weakness. If at least one hits Red, DC 20 Fort vs Stunned 1 (Incapacitation, Stunned 3 on crit fail)

"Oh, not at all. Fish go through the water, I run over it."

Herbalism Lore: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

Cascading Rapids knows his plants, but continues having difficulty remembering which ones are poisonous to mammals vs reptiles. Switching between human and iruxi communities is hard.

.08 gp earned

The best way to prove to a guardian that you are a capable ally who can help defend an important place, person, or object is to attack it!

...but the best way to prove it to a scamp is probably something completely useless but showy. Wee! Flipping around for no reason!

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 16
Acrobatics: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (18) + 12 = 30
Hero Point: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17

If Cirri's level 3, shouldn't Ocean's Balm be 2d8?
Healing: 2d4 + 6 + 1d8 ⇒ (4, 1) + 6 + (8) = 19 Though that's enough for me already.

"Is trivia not concrete? Let us see..."

Herbalism Lore: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10
"Do you know the proper medicinal use of this herb? None! It is a highly noxious poison that is deadly to... oh, no, this is grass. Wait, did I drop it? Well, no matter."

Pathfinder Society Lore: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19

"Oh! But what about some local trivia? Yes, I remember some things from when I was here previously..."

Nah, I just took the damage.

With the wind pushing him in the right direction this time, Cascade zips around to stand opposite Achurius.
He tries to think of a non-violent way to end the violence. While continuing to engage in violence, just in case.

◇ Stride
◆ Stride
◆ (Probably a little late to worry about this, but I've a spare action) Recall Knowledge, Nature +9, to try to think of a way to get them to stop
◆ Flurry of Blows Fist: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 19 for bludgeoning damage: 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (4, 2) + 1 = 7 and Fist: 1d20 + 11 - 4 ⇒ (14) + 11 - 4 = 21 for bludgeoning damage: 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (3, 6) + 1 = 10. If both hit, combine the damage for the purpose of resistance. If at least one hits, DC 20 Fort save vs Stunned (Stunned 3 on critical failure, Incapacitation)

Reflex: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (11) + 12 = 23
Reflex: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (1) + 12 = 13

"No, STOP!"
↺ Stand Still when the swarm moves within his reach. Fist: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14 for bludgeoning damage: 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (5, 3) + 1 = 9
On a crit that also disrupts the move action... but I don't think that happened.

The leshy dodges, darts, and dives most effectively, right up until he doesn't. "Oh, ouch! You are being extremely rude, and I must insist that this behavior desist."

His shield ineffective against this sort of attack, Cascade focuses his attention on pummeling the foe. Though even as skilled a he is, moving that fast is more like "flailing." He then moves back a little; if they want to press their attack, then they must pursue.

◆ Flurry of Blows Fist (nonlethal): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15 for bludgeoning damage: 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (5, 2) + 1 = 8 and Fist (nonlethal): 1d20 + 11 - 4 ⇒ (11) + 11 - 4 = 18 for bludgeoning damage: 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (4, 6) + 1 = 11. If both hit, combine damage before applying resistance or weakness. If at least one hits, DC 20 Fort vs Stunned 1, or Stunned 3 on a critical failure (Incapacitation).
◆ Strike Fist (nonlethal): 1d20 + 11 - 8 ⇒ (6) + 11 - 8 = 9 for bludgeoning damage: 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (2, 2) + 1 = 5
◆ Stride

Reflex: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15
Reflex: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 16

"Oh my," says Cascade in minor surprise as he leaves the ground and tumbles through the air, "That is indeed a gust."

Enough of the others seem to be handling the rift that his help there doesn't seem necessary. Plus he was pushed directly away from it, and now it's easier to get to the swarm.

So he hurries that way, launching seedpods into the swarm.

◆ Stand
◆ Stride
◆ Flurry of Blows Seedpod (nonlethal): 1d20 + 11 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 11 - 2 = 27 for bludgeoning damage: 2d4 ⇒ (2, 1) = 3 and Seedpod (nonlethal): 1d20 + 11 - 2 - 5 ⇒ (17) + 11 - 2 - 5 = 21 for bludgeoning damage: 2d4 ⇒ (1, 4) = 5; if both hit, combine damage for purpose of resistance or weakness. On crit, -10-foot penalty to all Speeds one round. If at least one hit, DC 20 Fort vs Stunned 1, or Stunned 3 on crit failure (this has Incapacitation).

Reflex: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (17) + 12 = 29
↺ Shield Block; does preventing the damage prevent Thorn Puncture?

"My, what a delightful breeze!" Cascade cheerfully bellows into the wings as he deflects a thorny claw with his shield, "Though that is quite rude, you know."

He hurries towards the rift as he sees the other Pathfinders scattered. "Well, if you insist."

◆ Stride
◆◆ Disable Nature: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20

"Small adorable plant, your current behavior is not acceptable. It is not tolerable for your to harm the iruxi, who have not harmed you."

The leshy moves forward to help Lesley, mostly keeping his shield between himself and the scamp. Except his fist. That goes in front of his shield to pummel the scamp.

◆ Raise Shield
◆ Stride
◆ Cast Inner Upheaval Fist (nonlethal): 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 11 + 1 = 18 for bludgeoning damage: 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (6, 4) + 1 = 11 and force damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5 and Fist (nonlethal): 1d20 + 11 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (8) + 11 + 1 - 4 = 16 for bludgeoning damage: 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (5, 3) + 1 = 9 and force damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1. If both attacks hit, combine the damage for resistance/weakness. If at least one attack hits, DC 20 Fort vs Stunned 1 (Incapacitation, Stunned 3 on crit fail) from Stunning Blows.
↺ Shield Block or Stand Still, whichever comes up first

"I shall intervene physically to separate them!"

Athletics: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15
Athletics: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25

"I am prepared for peaceful interaction with adorable creatures. This elemental fan is a new addition?"

A small green creature composed of plants and topped with a lotus blossom bows deeply.

"Hello! My name is Cascading Rapids, though you may call me Cascade or Cas or Cade or essentially anything else you wish. I am acquainted with iruxi enclaves, and will endeavor to keep everyone safe on this mission. Most of you are very tall!"

This observation may not seem correct to people who are more than three feet tall themselves.

Two Glyphs. Friendly Fire okay.

I was going to offer to switch to a lower-level character if it would help, but it looks like we're decisively high tier regardless.

I could switch to a Cleric or Fighter if a level 2 character is more desirable.

I'm playing the Commander in Rainzax's playtest, but I haven't played this scenario before.

I'd join with my monk, who played the first Star-Crossed scenario.

Got it, thank you. Level up!

The gargoyle smashes through the leshy's shield.

"Oh dear. Ouch I did need a new one anyway..."

↺ Shield Block. Which destroys my wooden shield. Meant to upgrade that to steel when I tool Shield Block, but I did not.

If it has reach, which that spell (and enlarge) also grants.

Reflex: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18 Success for 1 damage.
Reflex: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13 Failure for 5 damage and 3 bleed.
Hero Point: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (16) + 11 = 27 Critical success for 0 damage. Good Hero Point!

Largely avoiding the metal shards, Cascade ducks under his shield and circles the pillar. He sends another round of seedpods into the air. One of the seedpods bursts to life, although the vines slowly winding around Parallelogram's legs probably won't slow him down much in the air.

◆ Raise Shield
◆ Stride
◆ Flurry of Blows vs Red Seedpod: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16 for bludgeoning damage: 2d4 ⇒ (1, 2) = 3 and Seedpod (MAP): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25 for bludgeoning damage: 2d4 ⇒ (1, 2) = 3 Combine the damage before applying weakness or resistance. If either hits, DC 19 Fort or Stunned 1 (Stunned 2 on crit fail; Incapacitation). If that crits, he takes a -10-foot circumstance penalty to Speed for 1 round).

"AaaaaAaah--oh. That hurt, but I did expect more from being attacked by a god. I am resilient!"

Cascading Rapids pursues the god-goyle. He's fast. And out of reach.
It's not ideal, but at least he has very little metal on him.

Instead he gets under him and launches a few hard seedpods into the air.

◆ Stride
◆ Stride
◆ ki strike Red with Flurry of Blows seedpod: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 26 for bludgeoning: 2d4 + 1 ⇒ (3, 2) + 1 = 6 and force damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6, seedpod (MAP): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23 for bludgeoning: 2d4 + 1 ⇒ (2, 1) + 1 = 4 and force damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3. Combine the damage before applying resistance or weakness. If at least one attack hits, DC 19 Fort save or be Stunned 1 (Stunned 3 on crit failure; Incapacitation effect)

Cascade is surprised to learn that Welby is familiar with the flavor of Iruxi, and makes a mental note to ask about that later.

"Hello Paravaax! It's so good to meet you. I have not previously encountered a god in person. It was indeed requested that we drive you away, but they did not mention that you are a god. It's nice of you to invite us to stay here with you, but if you do not get along with your neighbors why do you wish to stay at all? This place may suit you, but as you are mightier than they you are much better equipped to find another such suitable place."

Cascade pokes Nazsnaga. "They did tell us he was very old," he whispers loudly, "They mentioned the centuries."

Cascade readies his shield and sticks close to Naz.

It's HERE.

"Oh, I can do that part--oh. Well. Who else needs treatment?"

I can treat someone with Natural Medicine. Whoever is most injured after everyone's rolled their saves.

Treat Wounds (Nature, DC 15): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21 Healing: 2d8 ⇒ (5, 1) = 6 Oof, that's low too.

Cascade pats Welby on the head. "You did very good!"
He drinks his healing potion. Pathfinder Provisions potion: 1d8 ⇒ 5

"And, um, might I take one of those our hungry friends gave us?"

Cascading Rapids takes out his medical tools and attempts to stem (hah!) his oozing wound.

Hm. He's treated injuries after the fact before, but the need for haste here is a little beyond him.

Oh... not actual Medicine training, and Natural Medicine is only for Treat Wounds, not first aid.

Flat Check: 1d20 ⇒ 8
Flat Check: 1d20 ⇒ 8
Flat Check: 1d20 ⇒ 1
Flat Check: 1d20 ⇒ 9
Flat Check: 1d20 ⇒ 1
Flat Check: 1d20 ⇒ 16
Doesn't matter if I get Aid--takes me six more tries for either DC. Another 12 damage. OUCH.

The injury proves worse than anticipated.

"I'm going to need a few minutes," the leshy says, a little weakly.

Reflex: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 23 Success, 6 damage.
Reflex: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17 Failure, 7 damage and bleed 2.

"Ouch!" says Cascade, dislodging a metal splinter from his side as something green oozes out, "That is most impolite. Cover your mouth when you sneeze!"

He closes the distance to the leader and continues pummeling them. Which is also rude, really, but an unfortunate necessity.

* Raise Shield
* Step
* Flurry of Blows Fist (courageous anthem): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 29 for bludgeoning damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9 and Fist (ca, Agile MAP): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19 for bludgeoning damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6. Combine damage for the purpose of weakness or resistance. If at least one hits and deals damage, DC 19 Fort save against Stunning Fist (Stunned 1 on failure, Stunned 3 on critical failure, Incapacitate).
Bleed 2. Flat Check: 1d20 ⇒ 6. Bleeding persists.

Oh, I just realized I didn't make my Acrobatics check: Acrobatics: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (11) + 11 = 22
Phey.

They're fast! Keeping up would requires Cascading Rapids to let his shield drop.
Instead he twirls, launching a pair of seedpods from his outstretched hand towards the leader.

◆ Stride
◆ Raise Shield
◆ Flurry of Blows against Red Seedpod: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 26 for bludgeoning damage: 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (1, 4) + 2 = 7 and Seedpod (MAP): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10 for bludgeoning damage: 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (1, 1) + 2 = 4. On a crit, Red takes a -10-foot-circumstance penalty to all speeds for 1 round. If at least one hits and deals damage, DC 19 Fort save against Stunning Fist (Stunned 1 on failure, Stunned 3 on critical failure, Incapacitate).

Sure, that works.

His intended target fallen, Cascade goes for the leader!

"Oh, hello! I see you're cleaning--oh, I see we're doing a different approach."

Opting to let the leader come to them, Cascading Rapids approaches the nearest enemy and channels his full force into punishing blows.

* Stride Acrobatics: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15 (Success, although I didn't move far enough for it to matter, anyway).
* Raise Shield
* Ki Strike Flurry of Blows against Green Fist: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 28 for nonlethal bludgeoning damage: 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (4, 5) + 2 = 11 and force damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1, and Fist (MAP): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23 for nonlethal bludgeoning damage: 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (2, 1) + 2 = 5 and force damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5. If either attack hits, DC 19 Fort save (incapacitation) or be Stunned 1, or Stunned 3 on a critical failure.

"I suspect that is no longer the case, as the building is in a state of disrepair," Cascade says helpfully.

"Oh, that's no trouble at all. I can walk across water, though I think this river is a little too agitated--but a log is easy!"

Cascading Rapids hops up and begins to move over the log, before hesitating and turning back.
"I do have rope and some pitons in my climbing kit, if some of you find it more challenging?"

Acrobatics (Expert): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 26

"It is not safe here any longer," Cascading Rapids notes, "as brigands are here threatening people."

Thank you. I almost volunteered, but then I realized it was for a game I'm playing in.

"I do not advise it," Cascade says, looking in the wrong direction, "We are quite formidable!"

Intimidation: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (10) + 0 = 10

"Yes, that's what we're here for. I think. Investigating temples is our specialty."

Cascading Rapids points at the temple and nods cheerfully.

Nature +8

↺ Shield Block prevents another three damage.

"Oh! I thought that was going to be worse than it was," Cascade says cheerfully, "It seems you're fairly harmless!"

Keeping his shield up, he moves around the remaining foe (though he is starting to doubt such a tactic will matter) before striking from the other side.
Oh dear. Perhaps more tactics are best, yes.

◆ Raise Shield
◆ Stride (provokes from Blue)
◆ Flurry of Blows Fist: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11 for bludgeoning damage: 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (6, 5) + 1 = 12 and Fist (MAP): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12 for bludgeoning damage: 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (2, 5) + 1 = 8. Combine damage for the purpose of resistance or weakness. On at least one hit, DC 19 Fort vs Stunned 1, or Stunned 3 on a critical failure (level 3 Incapacitation effect)

"This is a gargoyle?"
It wasn't quite what he expected.

Regardless, there was no doubt to their intent. Getting his shield into a proper defensive position, Cascading Rapids steps around the one who attacked him into a more advantageous position. He then puts his strength into a magically-empowered flurry of attacks.

* Raise Shield
* Step
* Ki Strike to Flurry of Blows Fist (Flankng): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (16) + 11 = 27 for bludgeoning: 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (4, 2) + 1 = 7 and force damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4 and Fist (MAP, Flanking): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13 for bludgeoning: 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (1, 4) + 1 = 6 and force damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3; if either attack hits, DC 19 Fort save or be Stunned 1, or Stunned 3 on a critical failure (Incapacitation effect, level 3)

"Helping is what we do! I think. There's something about 'exploring and reporting,' too... I would not worry about it. We shall endeavor to resolve your difficulties!"

"Rest? Already? We have only just arrived! Though visiting the settlement sounds like a good move in any case. We do not want the locals to perceive us as unfriendly to them."

I do not.

"Hello," says Cascading Rapids, holding up his empty hands, "I do not understand you and you probably do not understand me. I am trying to seen non-threatening by speaking in a calm voice and displaying that I am unarmed, though it doesn't really matter what I'm saying and the gesture is frankly deceptive as my empty hands are actually quite dangerous. Oh dear. I hope you can't understand me, anyway."