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Fortitude (E): 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (9) + 22 = 31
Hero Point: Fortitude (E): 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (7) + 22 = 29

The light in Chimwemwe's eyes is eclipsed, and he falls limply to the ground. Perhaps if he had not accepted Walkena's blessing, the Old Sun Gods would not have judged him so harshly.

Reflex (E): 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (10) + 19 = 29 (+3 vs. damage)
Fail: 85 - (51-8) = 42

Chimwemwe is not fast enough to get out of the way. The runes on his armor glow as it tries to absorb as much of the heat as it is able. The four Chimwemwe take a defensive stance as they approach the graveknight. They strike down at the cursed champion from multiple angles.

◆ Raise a Shield
◆ Stride
True Target: ◆ +2 Striking, Merciful, Ghost Touch Shield Boss (M): 1d20 + 25 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 25 + 1 = 38
True Target: ◆ +2 Striking, Merciful, Ghost Touch Shield Boss (M): 1d20 + 25 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 25 + 1 = 44
Magic, Bludgeoning, Merciful, Ghost Touch, Weapon Specialization: 2d6 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (4, 3) + 4 + 2 = 13 +1 ineffectual fire

↺ Shield Block 13

AC 38
Images: 3
HP 42

"Kiri!" the three Chimwemwe shout. They trace an inverse pattern of tattoos on their arms. Channels within their armor glow, and their skin steams as the currents sear the wound in their sides closed.

After recovering from that process, they traces the voltaic equation in the air. An arc of electricity jumps from each of their hands toward the deathknight.

◆ Searing Restoration: 7d10 ⇒ (3, 6, 8, 5, 3, 1, 7) = 33
Unstable (DC 17): 1d20 ⇒ 14
◆◆ Electric Arc (Basic Reflex DC 31), electricity, evocation, arcane: 7d4 + 4 ⇒ (2, 3, 1, 4, 2, 3, 1) + 4 = 20

HP: 118/164
AC: 36
Images: 3

Wouldn't destroy it, but it would break it.

Chimwemwe hisses through his teeth as the pick tears through the scales on his breastplate. The deep gouge pours far too much blood. He quickly grabs a vial of herbs and crystal dust from his belt and applies it to the wound.

Then the arcanist speaks the eldritch arithmetic that weakens the visual barrier between then and now, if and when. Three more Chimwemwes appear and mimic his movements if each a slightly different variation and position.

◆ Battle Medicine (manipulate) vs. DC 20: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (3) + 19 = 22
Healing: 2d8 + 10 ⇒ (3, 7) + 10 = 20
◆◆ Cast: mirror image

AC 36
HP 80/164
Mirrors: 3

Chimwemwe grunts in pain as the death knight's weapon punches through his shield. He wrenches it free and raises it to defend himself before tracing the invisible tattoos along his forearm. His armor and shield begin to spark fitfully.

With a grim expression, he slams his shield toward the ancient guardian.

◆ Raise a Shield
◆ Overdrive (manipulate) vs. DC 31: 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (5) + 25 = 30
◆ +2 Striking, Merciful, Ghost Touch Shield Boss (M): 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (19) + 25 = 44
Magic, Bludgeoning, Merciful, Ghost Touch, Weapon Specialization: 2d6 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (6, 2) + 4 + 2 = 14 +Fire, Overdrive Fail: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Chimwemwe looks to the others. "It appears that our fates have intersected with one from the distant past."

"Walkena bent them to his will. Their successors serve his whims," Chimwemwe adds. He considers for several quiet moments. "Neither future circumstance--that the Bright Lions will be able to defeat this knight's challenge nor that we will be free to return with the Bright Lions--are likely." He sighs. "What is your name, if we are to fight you?"

"We do not need to disturb this soul," Chimwemwe observes. He unconsciously traces equations in the air with his finger as he watches the undead knight. "I wonder if what this knight guards is what Walkena truly sought by sending us here. We might inadvertently grant him access to something better kept away from him."

He calls out to the knight, "You were here when the Council attacked."

"Mmm. We can release you. We have dispatched many of the beasts and spirits of this place, and still we stand, so leading you to the surface will not be a challenge for us," Chimwemwe says. "We are in deep in the jungle. It will be a natural habitat for you. We expect that you will not hunt down villages further away. This should be acceptable to you."

Intimidation (U**): 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (14) + 13 = 27

"That appears to be a simple enough request," Chimwemwe says cautiously.

Recall knowledge: biloko identification/society?

Reflex (E), Bulwark: 1d20 + 19 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 19 + 2 = 33
Success: 26 Fire - 10 resist = 16 damage

Chimwemwe slows down as the shining child rips away Akoril's magic and then flames wash over him. He weaves between the tables to interpose himself between the seriously wounded shining child (#1; #3 if Akoril already took out #1) and Curling-Wisps-of-Smoke.

Chimwemwe swings his shield with the goal of knocking the creature unconscious.

◆ Stride
◆ +2 Striking, Merciful, Ghost Touch Shield Boss (M): 1d20 + 25 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 25 + 1 = 27
Non-lethal, Magic, Bludgeoning, Merciful, Ghost Touch, Overdrive, Weapon Specialization: 2d6 + 4 + 4 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2, 1) + 4 + 4 + 2 + 1 = 14
◆ +2 Striking, Merciful, Ghost Touch Shield Boss (M): 1d20 + 25 - 5 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 25 - 5 + 1 = 22
Non-lethal, Magic, Bludgeoning, Merciful, Ghost Touch, Overdrive, Weapon Specialization: 2d6 + 4 + 4 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (5, 5) + 4 + 4 + 2 + 1 = 21

Chimwemwe thinks rapidly on his options as the wall of force. He considers the equation that he has been working on to fold space, but it is incomplete and difficult to control. He remembers a device he prepared this morning. With a prayer, he hopes that he prepared the correct sort.

The Lirgeni arcanist removes a wire wrapped crystal from a belt pouch. He touches his thumb and little finger to two specific runes carved upon the stone and then releases it. The stone emits a wave of etheric energy and then clatters to the ground.

◆ Retrieve an Item
◆◆ Activate: Etheric Essence Disruptor (greater)

Q◆ Stride: Dashed line if Success, Solid line if Fail.

Counteract (divine/occult only), Level 6 vs. Wall of Force: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (15) + 18 = 33

Reflex (E), Bulwark: 1d20 + 19 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 19 + 2 = 37
S: 19 - 10 = 9
Reflex (E), Bulwark: 1d20 + 19 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 19 + 2 = 34
S: 21 - 10 = 11

Chimwemwe raises his arms reflexively. He armor pulses and seethes as he pushes its limits on raw thermal absorption.

He chases after the bruised shining being and tries to subdue it.

◆ Stride
◆ +2 Striking, Merciful, Ghost Touch Shield Boss (M): 1d20 + 25 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 25 + 1 = 34
Non-lethal, Magic, Bludgeoning, Merciful, Ghost Touch, Overdrive, Weapon Specialization: 2d6 + 4 + 4 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2, 6) + 4 + 4 + 2 + 1 = 19
◆ +2 Striking, Merciful, Ghost Touch Shield Boss (M): 1d20 + 25 + 1 - 5 ⇒ (14) + 25 + 1 - 5 = 35
Non-lethal, Magic, Bludgeoning, Merciful, Ghost Touch, Overdrive, Weapon Specialization: 2d6 + 4 + 4 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1, 4) + 4 + 4 + 2 + 1 = 16

Reflex (E), Bulwark: 1d20 + 19 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 19 + 2 = 34
Success: 22 fire - 8 resist = 14 damage

Chimwemwe raises his arm as burning light floods over them. The lines in his armor glow softly as they absorb what they can. He immediately traces the invisible tattoos that link his body to his armor, and light flares along them.

He moves past Curling-Wisps-of-Smoke to split the creatures' attention. He tries to knock the creature out with his shield.

◆ Overdrive (manipulate) vs. DC 31: 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (9) + 25 = 34
◆ Stride
◆ +2 Striking, Merciful, Ghost Touch Shield Boss (M): 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (13) + 25 = 38
Non-Lethal, Magic, Bludgeoning, Merciful, Ghost Touch, Overdrive, Weapon Specialization: 2d6 + 4 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (1, 3) + 4 + 4 + 2 = 14 + Fire: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Fortitude (E): 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (4) + 22 = 26 (no hero point)
However, the effect must make a DC 31 counteract check vs level 7 to actually blind him.

Chimwemwe is beginning to wonder if his mask is working like he intended.

Chimwemwe points toward the broken doors while keeping an eye on the ghosts.

Chimwemwe thinks on what he has learned this past day and over his Magaambya curriculum. Then he concentrates. An ephemeral blue light begins tracing a medallion in close approximation to the holy symbol of Dajermube. The madelion blinks into existence once the outlines are complete.

Heir to the Soac: 1d4 ⇒ 3
Religion (M): 1d20 + 21 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 21 + 3 = 44
5th rank Creation

"Perhaps if we greet them in tradition--Blessings of the sun's daughter--and do so well before the traumatic event begins?" Chimwemwe suggests.

Chimwemwe gestures toward Akoril and then the cloak.

”Mmm. Maybe we may find keys or means to pass these doors if we continue to search down (up?) the stairs on the opposite side of the first,” he suggests.

"Wisps!" Chimwemwe shouts as he charges after the blazing zombie. He slams his shield into the creature's back while it is busy with their anadi friend.

◆ Stride
◆ +2 Striking, Merciful, Ghost Touch Shield Boss (M): 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (12) + 25 = 37 vs. flanked
Magic, Bludgeoning, Merciful, Ghost Touch, Overdrive, Weapon Specialization: 2d6 + 4 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (2, 5) + 4 + 4 + 2 = 17 + Fire: 1d6 ⇒ 6
Flat vs. DC 5: 1d20 ⇒ 14
◆ +2 Striking, Merciful, Ghost Touch Shield Boss (M): 1d20 + 25 - 5 ⇒ (13) + 25 - 5 = 33 vs. flanked
Magic, Bludgeoning, Merciful, Ghost Touch, Overdrive, Weapon Specialization: 2d6 + 4 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (4, 1) + 4 + 4 + 2 = 15 + Fire: 1d6 ⇒ 4
Flat vs. DC 5: 1d20 ⇒ 17

While still keeping his body behind his shield, Chimwemwe repeatedly slams the iridescent teardrop toward the shining zombie while Alrinkiri keeps its attention.

◆ +2 Striking, Merciful, Ghost Touch Shield Boss (M): 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (14) + 25 = 39 (vs. flanked target)
Magic, Bludgeoning, Merciful, Ghost Touch, Overdrive, Weapon Specialization: 2d6 + 4 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (4, 6) + 4 + 4 + 2 = 20 + Fire: 1d6 ⇒ 3
Flat vs. DC 5: 1d20 ⇒ 18

◆ +2 Striking, Merciful, Ghost Touch Shield Boss (M): 1d20 + 25 - 5 ⇒ (20) + 25 - 5 = 40 (vs. flanked target) (Natural 20)
Magic, Bludgeoning, Merciful, Ghost Touch, Overdrive, Weapon Specialization: 2d6 + 4 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (4, 5) + 4 + 4 + 2 = 19 + Fire: 1d6 ⇒ 2
Flat vs. DC 5: 1d20 ⇒ 11

◆ Raise a Shield

Fortitude (E) vs. DC 34: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (18) + 22 = 40

Chimwemwe throws up his shield and braces himself as the risen dead falls away from him. Lines in his armor glows as it absorbs as much of the heat as it can.

28 Fire - 10 resist = 18 damage

Fortitude (E) vs. DC 34: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (13) + 22 = 35

Chimwemwe's armor continues to absorb the heat but does little to mitigate the raw strength of the undead priest. However, his regimen of exercise and eating in moderation learned from Mafika in his freshmen years help him to endure.

As the revitalizing energy from Curling-Wisps-of-Smoke's magic erases many of his bruises, he hammers at the blinding zombie with his shield arm. Then, he tries to break free of the creature's grip.

◆+2 Striking, Merciful, Ghost Touch Shield Boss (M): 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (18) + 25 = 43
Magic, Bludgeoning, Merciful, Ghost Touch, Overdrive, Weapon Specialization: 2d6 + 4 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (5, 4) + 4 + 4 + 2 = 19 + Fire: 1d6 ⇒ 6
Flat vs. DC 5: 1d20 ⇒ 4
◆ Escape vs. Athletics DC: Athletics (M), Armbands of Athleticism: 1d20 + 23 + 2 - 5 ⇒ (8) + 23 + 2 - 5 = 28 (that seems unlikely)
◆ Escape vs. Athletics DC: Athletics (M), Armbands of Athleticism: 1d20 + 23 + 2 - 10 ⇒ (7) + 23 + 2 - 10 = 22

AC 36-2=34 while grabbed/off-guard

Chimwemwe steps toward the gleaming corpse. His eyes water as he slams his shield toward the enemy and then reaches out to hold it in place for his companions.

◆ Step
◆ Strike: +2 Striking, Merciful, Ghost Touch Shield Boss (M): 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (6) + 25 = 31
Magic, Bludgeoning, Merciful, Ghost Touch, Overdrive, Weapon Specialization: 2d6 + 4 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (2, 1) + 4 + 4 + 2 = 13 (+ Fire: 1d6 ⇒ 6)
Flat vs. DC 5: 1d20 ⇒ 14
◆ Grapple: Athletics (M), Armbands of Athleticism vs. Fort DC: 1d20 + 23 + 2 - 5 ⇒ (5) + 23 + 2 - 5 = 25
Flat vs. DC 5: 1d20 ⇒ 4

AC 36

1d20 ⇒ 1 (...well)
102 Fire = 12 resistance = 90 damage

Chimwemwe glances at the other shining corpse and misses the signs of danger when the one beside him releases its pent-up energy. The runes on his armor flare and spark as they try--and fail--to absorb the sudden excess heat.

He grabs a small sachet from his bandolier and applies the contents to his burns. Then Chimwemwe turns his attention to the sun-cursed dead and attempts to recalculate their thermal output.

◆ Battle Medicine (manipulate) vs. DC 20: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (6) + 19 = 25
Healing: 2d8 + 10 ⇒ (8, 1) + 10 = 19
◆◆ Cast: ray of frost @ #2 (or #1): 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (20) + 21 = 41
Cold: 8d4 ⇒ (4, 4, 1, 3, 4, 1, 3, 2) = 22

Flat (if #1 is target): 1d20 ⇒ 12

AC 36
HP 93/164

Chimwemwe traces his invisible tattoos, illuminating as his armor's stored energy flows back into his body. Akoril's magic lays out myriad possible subsequent moments in a single moment. He chooses a better one and aligns his reality to follow.

Then he raises his shield to defend himself.

◆ Overdrive (manipulate) vs. DC 31: 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (15) + 25 = 40

◆ Strike @ #2, True Strike: +2 Striking, Merciful, Ghost Touch Shield Boss (M): 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (1) + 25 = 26 vs. flanked target
◆ Strike @ #2, True Strike: +2 Striking, Merciful, Ghost Touch Shield Boss (M): 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (14) + 25 = 39 vs. flanked target

Magic, Bludgeoning, Merciful, Ghost Touch, Overdrive, Weapon Specialization: 2d6 + 4 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (4, 3) + 4 + 4 + 2 = 17 + Fire: 1d6 ⇒ 2
◆ Raise a Shield

AC 38
↺ Shield Block 13

Fortitude (E) vs. DC 31: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (2) + 22 = 24 Oh no! I don't want to do this over and over...
Hero Point: Fortitude (E) vs. DC 31: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (15) + 22 = 37
Hero Point: Fortitude (E) vs. DC 31: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (14) + 22 = 36 Whew!

The tiny runes etched around the eyes of Chimwemwe's peacock mask glimmer in the light, and leaf shutters within try to close in time to protect him. It is not fast enough, but the Lirgeni thaumaturge manages to endure the brilliant light. Chimwemwe opts to test a theory through practical application.

He speaks a divine calculus and then raises his shield.

◆◆ Cast (CM): vitality lash @ Shining Corpse 1, Basic Fortitude vs. DC 31 Vitality: 8d6 ⇒ (2, 5, 5, 6, 3, 6, 5, 5) = 37
Enfeebled 1 on a critical failure.
◆ Raise a Shield

AC 38, ↺ Shield Block 13

"Oh, some of you do? Excellent," Chimwemwe says and collects the mirrors. "Give me one moment."

He begins to trace out the shape of a standing mirror. The paths his finger traces glow with a faint blue until he finishes and then it snaps into reality.

5th-rank Creation via greater crafter's eyepiece.

"Let's try the easiest path first: the sun door directly down this hall," he suggest. "My father would love this. Minus the threat of death from an immortal child-god of fire."

He positions his friends in various places and calls out positioning instructions.

Crafting (M), Greater Crafter’s Eyepiece: 1d20 + 23 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 23 + 2 = 37

”The doors may respond to light from the sun and moon,” Chimwemwe hypothesizes as he thinks back to the open air entry. ”However, I did not bring enough mirrors to test this. Do you all have any mirrors?”

"It is possible these doors require a passphrase like the cupboards in the dormitory," Chimwemwe hypothesizes. "Or the doors were linked to the divine power in the statues. Let me take a moment to examine a pair."

He walks to the moon-marked door on the south wall and examines it through his mask. Ephemeral lines of blue light flicker around the door and the crease between the door and the wall.

Quick Identify, Crafter's Appraisal, Crafting (M) +25

Chimwemwe shakes his head and wipes blood from his lip. Accelerated, he moves to the other side of the golem. There he traces a rune on his armor, and a smaller lance of acid fires from his shield and through the remaining two golems.

He continues to keep his shield ready.

Q◆ Stride
◆◆ Megavolt (acid, manipulate), Inspired, Basic Reflex DC 31: 6d4 + 1 ⇒ (3, 4, 1, 3, 1, 4) + 1 = 17
◆ Raise a Shield

↺ Shield Block 13

AC 38
Shield HP 83/104

Shield Block 13

Once Chimwemwe recovers from being shoved out of the hall, he quickly reactivates his armor's energy capacitors to fire another lance of caustic fluid through the golem in front of him, down the hall, and through the one waiting at the other end. This time the charging rods eject from the armor.

"Lure them back into the other room where the gods were aiding us," he suggests. However, he stands his ground to try to protect the others. He slams his shield toward the golem and then raises it defensively.

◆◆ Megavolt (acid, manipulate, unstable, inspire), Basic Reflex DC 31: 6d12 + 1 ⇒ (5, 2, 9, 3, 3, 11) + 1 = 34
Unstable DC 17: 1d20 ⇒ 11

Q◆ +2 Striking, Merciful, Ghost Touch Shield Boss, Inspire (M): 1d20 + 25 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 25 + 1 = 27
Magic, Bludgeoning, Merciful, Ghost Touch, Overdrive, Weapon Specialization, Inspire: 2d6 + 4 + 4 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4, 6) + 4 + 4 + 2 + 1 = 21 + Fire: 1d6 ⇒ 1

◆ Raise a Shield

↺ Shield Block 13 (HP 101/104)

Fortitude (E): 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (18) + 22 = 40

Chimwemwe resists the toxins in the cloud for the moment, but he fails to resist the mass of malevolent iron forcing its way down the hall. Once he regains his bearing, he quickly slides the position of crystals on his bracer before overloading his armor and slamming his hand down on a rune.

The feathers on his mask shimmer with internal light before his astrological tattoos flare with bright green light. A thin but powerful stream of caustic energy fires from the center of his shield and through the two golems before him.

Chimwemwe then quickly applies a poultice to his growing bruises.

◆◆ Megavolt (acid, manipulate, unstable), Basic Reflex DC 31: 6d12 ⇒ (4, 3, 11, 4, 12, 5) = 39
Unstable DC 17: 1d20 ⇒ 18
◆ Battle Medicine (manipulate) vs. DC 20, Assurance: 27 = 27
Healing @ Self: 2d8 + 10 ⇒ (8, 5) + 10 = 23

Chimwemwe is momentarily taken aback by the statues assault against the golem. "That is a new variable."

"Unless we can think of a way to deactivate them, we should fight from within the halls," Chimwemwe says as he raises his shield and withdraws. There he traces the invisible tattoos on his left arm. His tattoos and eyes flare with blue light. "And fire is useless."

◆ Raise a Shield
◆ Stride
◆ Overdrive (manipulate) vs. DC 31: 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (15) + 25 = 40

Religion (M): 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (3) + 21 = 24

"They seem to lead to the same place," Chimwemwe says. "But I cannot see an advantage to one or the other. Maybe two down each hall?"

Arcana (M), Hat of the Magi: 1d20 + 23 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 23 + 1 = 26
Religion (M): 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (9) + 21 = 30

Chimwemwe examines the fountains and cabinets. One of the eyes of his mask illuminates and traces the features with a faint blue line of light. "Hmm."

He briefly considers and then speaks in Mzunu, "Blessings of the Sun's daughter."

Crafting (M), Greater Crafter’s Eyepiece: 1d20 + 23 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 23 + 2 = 38

Chimwemwe nods. "My father would be impressed by the engineering."

Religion (M): 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (4) + 21 = 25

Chimwemwe squats down to reach for the prayer beads. He examines the pattern of magic quickly but fails to make sense of it.

"I usually carry a spare," Chimwemwe says as he pulls out a specially treated pair of linen wraps. "Once you wrap these around your ankles, I will paint on the runes."

While he waits for Alrinkiri to finish, he turns to Curling-Wisps-of-Smoke. "Carry this," he offers her a brass armillary sphere covered with doznes of runes. "Press the rune here to dispel divine magics."

Greater Blast Boots (Chimwemwe, Alrinkiri)
Greater Etheric Essence Disruptor (60 ft range, Counteract level 6, modifier +18, divine/occult only) (Wisps)

"Having found it is beneficial knowledge in itself," he notes. "Can anyone send a message to Sihar?"

Chmiwemwe thinks out loud, "We should be prepared to counter residual divine magics. And restless souls." He looks down at one of his pouches. "Alrinkiri, would you like me to paint my leaping runes upon your legs? And I have some other inventions that may be useful."

"Mwanyisa," Chimwemwe repeats.

Chimwemwe clears his throat before hoarsely asking, "What traces remain of those who brought violence to this temple?"

(I misread this feat, so I'm locked into Occultism. For now.)

Chimwemwe holds out his hand to slow his friends. "Wait a moment. I will reach out to the spirits to see if we can learn something before we enter," he says as he follows the archway from one side to the other with his eyes. "You should give me generous space in case I make a mistake."

He finds a stick and begins to trace out the eldritch geometry that will allow him to listen to the spirits lingering in the area.

Consult the Spirits

Occultism (M) +23, -1 Heir to the Soac (previous post) = +22

Chimwemwe picks up the letters and scans the seals and addressees. He hands Akoril's and Binji's to the kholo, unread. However, he reads the one addressed to Koride. His brow furrows in concern. "Soomdevi is," he pauses and considers the timing referenced in the letter, "or was in danger." Mental struggle plays across his face. He looks around the jungle and sighs. "But we cannot do anything about it."

Chimwemwe raises his decorative visor and asks, "Where were those letters intended, Binji?"

Chimwemwe assaults the demon owl #3 with his shield and then falls back into a defensive stance.

◆ +2 Striking, Merciful, Ghost Touch Shield Boss (M): 1d20 + 25 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 25 + 1 = 31
Magic, Bludgeoning, Merciful, Ghost Touch, **Critical Overdrive!**, Weapon Specialization: 2d6 + 4 + 6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (5, 1) + 4 + 6 + 2 + 1 = 19 + Fire: 1d6 ⇒ 4

◆ +2 Striking, Merciful, Ghost Touch Shield Boss (M): 1d20 + 25 + 1 - 5 ⇒ (7) + 25 + 1 - 5 = 28
Magic, Bludgeoning, Merciful, Ghost Touch, **Critical Overdrive!**, Weapon Specialization: 2d6 + 4 + 6 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4, 5) + 4 + 6 + 2 + 1 = 22 + Fire: 1d6 ⇒ 3

◆ Raise Shield

AC 38

↺ Shield Block 13

Chimwemwe scuffs his heel across a rune painted on his greaves. The rune and its painted companion runes glow as the paint burns away to release the elemental magic inside—wind and fire rush from the bottom of his soles as he leaps out of the ash cloud.

He lands next to Alrinkiri. There he slams his shield toward the owl-fiend grappling with Akoril.

◆ Interact
◆ Leap (greater blast boots)
◆ Strike vs. #2: +2 Striking, Ghost Touch Shield Boss (M): 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (16) + 25 = 41 vs. Off-Guard, probably
Magic, Bludgeoning, Ghost Touch, **Critical Overdrive!**, Weapon Specialization: 2d6 + 4 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (2, 3) + 4 + 6 + 2 = 17 + Fire: 1d6 ⇒ 5

Reflex (E), Bulwark vs. DC 30: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (8) + 22 = 30

Chimwemwe staggers back from the flame in time to escape the full force. Multiple sigils on his armor and shield glow as they absorb some of the heat. He squints through the ash cloud.

S: 17 Fire - 10 resistance = 7 damage.