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Merry Christmas, everyone!

Still not clear here. I'm hoping to catch up in the new year. Feel free to bot Creydon in my absence.

Creydon tries a different take on his usual theatrics, striking a stance of unssailable defense - and threatening demeanour!

The entire performance ends with a quiet but menacing whisper directed at his skulk foes.

"Run."

Total defense for a +4 dodge bonus -> 36 AC this turn. Frightening Tune as a free action. Combat Advice to Azalia for a +2 circumstance bonus to her first attack. BP 37/40

Frightening Tune (Sp): A bard of 14th level or higher can use his performance to cause fear in his enemies. To be affected, an enemy must be able to hear the bard perform and be within 30 feet. Each enemy within range receives a Will save (DC 10 + 1/2 the bard’s level + the bard’s Cha modifier) to negate the effect. If the save succeeds, the creature is immune to this ability for 24 hours. If the save fails, the target becomes frightened and flees for as long as the target can hear the bard’s performance. Frightening tune relies on audible components.

I don't think the decapus is within 30' of Creydon, but the skulks are. They need to make a Will Save DC 25 or become frightened and flee!

Heya folks. No covid but a rough sinus infection. That's mostly gone now. Catching up is the phrase of the day. :)

Hey folks. I've been wiped with a cold... then felt rough today. Now I'm awaiting a covid-19 test. I hope to catch up again soon.

"Keep at it!", Creydon urges, deploying more of his bardic magic!

Inspire Courage +3 with Lingering Performance, and HASTE! on as many of us as possible!

@Wicked: Sorry to see you depart. Take care!

@All: Apologies for my own absence. That life thing again.

On a cheerier note, I'm all for a new player!

Ah, cheers. A temporary state of affairs. But it's tiring and annoying.

"On we go so!"

Just a note. My rate of posting has gotten more erratic lately. It may remain that way for some weeks yet.

Knowledge Local DC 18: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13

Creydon squints into the distance.

"Bloody vultures...", he mutters.

Creydon gives a "What can you do?" look and then follows Drazh towards the source of rural scent.

Creydon sniffs the air.

"Cows. Should be people near those - or near enough."

"I think we should take a look at that ice. It's caught my eye."

@Kevin: Those giants at the back get to make a new save on their go. Otherwise, it has a 16 round duration. The wisdom drain and staggered condition should still keep them from doing much.

Each round on its turn, a target of this spell may attempt a new saving throw to end the effect; this is a full-round action that does not provoke attacks of opportunity. A creature that recovers from this spell early after being affected by it for at least 1 round takes 1d6 points of Wisdom drain and is staggered for 1d4 rounds. A creature that makes the initial save to resist this spell is merely staggered for 1 round.

Also, if a giant happens to get within Creydon's 10' reach, the Disruptive and Spellbreaker feats may come into play.

"Get stuck in!", says Creydon to his dwarven friends.

Swift action: Inspire Courage +3. Standard action: Strategy to give all allies within 30' a +2 dodge bonus to AC for 1 round. Move action: Combat Advice to Ferocia for a +2 competence bonus to hit on her first attack

Creydon stands fast, right behind his dwarven friends, and calls:

"Get on the ground, you cowardly giants!"

Lingering presence for Inspire Courage +3. Casts Overwhelming Presence versus those four giants. Will Save DC 23 negates.

Your presence inspires incredible awe in those nearby. A creature that fails a save against this spell falls to the ground and prostrates itself before you, believing it bows before a divine presence. A flying creature incapable of hovering must land immediately in order to prostrate itself. These creatures are considered to be helpless for the duration of the spell. Each round on its turn, a target of this spell may attempt a new saving throw to end the effect; this is a full-round action that does not provoke attacks of opportunity. A creature that recovers from this spell early after being affected by it for at least 1 round takes 1d6 points of Wisdom drain and is staggered for 1d4 rounds. A creature that makes the initial save to resist this spell is merely staggered for 1 round.

Will post tomorrow. Tis late here.

Creydon follows just behind Drazh and Ferocia, urging them on!

Blessing of Fervour benefit: Gain a +2 bonus on attack rolls and a +2 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves.

Drops initiative to just after Ferocia.

Arcane strike, double move, lingering performance keeps Inspir Courage +3 going. 39/40 bp. AC 34.

Creydon breaks into a stirring rendition of "When the slayers cut down the giants, third scene" as he advances!

Inspire Courage +3, BP 39/40, moved 60ft

Blessing of Fervour benefit: Gain a +2 bonus on attack rolls and a +2 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves.

I'll be travelling this weekend and I won't be posting again until Monday at least.

"Sihedron runes...wait, Anneka, don't you have a medallion like that?"

"Thank you, cousin of Myriana. Is there anyone among the Spared that you have had dealings with? A name that we could ask for?"

Creydon takes in the view while waiting for Ferocia to reply.

Creydon would have +10 (+18 if his Order ability applies here). But flying sounds better!

"I think I'd have good odds of finding a way through that mire. But honestly, Azalia, I'd prefer to stay above the muck. Flight on the table?"

"Best I could think of quickly. I'm glad that you're back with is, Azalia. I was getting worried."

Perception: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (15) + 19 = 34

Creydon peers and nods.

"It looks like a ghostly mountain. Can everyone see it?"

Making a dispel magic check as per Azalia's realisation and my misreading ;): 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (18) + 16 = 34

Creydon sighs, then says:

"I think you're under an enchantment, Azalia. Allow me to test that!"

Before he finishes the sentence, Creydon quickly snaps his whip for a glancing blow against Azalia!

+3 Benevolent Whip vs Azakia: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (15) + 14 = 29

Non-Lethal Damage: 1d3 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

If Azalia is enchanted: +2 to hit, +2d6 (non-lethal) damage

Creydon jogs to catch up with Azalia.

"Azalia, it's really the way we were going! Now come back!"

I may not be able to post again until Saturday. Just a heads up.

Oh sure, and it probably is a waste of 1k gold.

However, if that life bubble gets dispelled, it'd be best to have a backup methinks.

Creydon's belly rumbles.

The halfling does his best not to think of steaming pots of broth, or meat pies, or tankards of ale, or...

Will Save: 1d20 + 15 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 15 + 2 = 28

I forgot to actually say that I was grabbing a vest of endure elements.

That okay?

These things happen!

Level 16 Bard (Arcane Duelist) VMC Cavalier (Order of the Dragon)

HP: 108 + 7 -> 115
BAB: +12/+7/+2

Charisma +1 -> 24

Saves: Ref +1, Will +1

Skills: Bluff +3, Diplomacy, Intimidate, Perception

Background: Perform (Oratory), Sense Motive

Feats:
L16: None

Spell Slots

3rd level : +1

6th level : +2

Spells known:

6th: Brilliant Inspiration, Overwhelming Presence

Whenever an order of the dragon cavalier uses Survival to provide food and water for his allies or to protect his allies from harsh weather: +8 survival bonus

Tactician: 4/day

Bladethirst +4

Inspire Competence +5

Inspire Courage +3

Inspire Greatness - Up to 3 targets

Inspire Heroics - Up to 1 target

Is there any gear that helps with high altitudes?

Yeah, I went looking at the split instead of individual gold.

Creydon has 4,169.54g

I'm game for getting a pair of long-duration scrolls for us each.

Why two?

Dispel Magic is why.

I see Robe, Voidfrost and Cube of Frost Resistance.

"Yes. Lots of all of those!"

Creydon blinks after the dwarf ghost fades.

"We did well so! Is there anything we've left unturned here before we head back to Magnimar?"

Creydon does actually listen somewhat to Marten's explanation. He is after all quite interested in magic that effects the emotions, especially through sound. But Marten does have a talent for lecturing past that point of interest so his mind wanders...

He replies to Azalia:

"I don't believe we had."

Creydon signs to Anneka:

Can you patch up Drazh? He's looking a bit rough!

Then Creydon changes his tune. Literally.

"Have heart! Come back!", he calls to his fleeing companions.

It's all in how you say it!

Rallying Cry (Su): At 1st level, an arcane duelist can use performance to rally dispirited allies. Each round he makes an Intimidate check. Any ally (including the bard) within 30 feet may use this check in place of his own saving throw against fear and despair effects. Those already under a fear or despair effect can attempt a new save each round using the bard’s Intimidate check. Rallying cry does not work on effects that don’t allow saves. This is a mind-affecting ability that uses audible components.

Intimidate: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (5) + 17 = 22

Creydon rushes up to just behind Drazh, his whip charging and ready to aid! His movements and words rouse the blood, even as his doppelganger chases to catch up with him.

Move to just behind Drazh, arcane strike, aid another on Drazh AC. Maintaining Inspire Courage +3. Shadowbard keeping up Inspire Greatness.

Aid Another for Drazh AC +16 against that first attack, with Inspire Courage +3 and BoF, DC 10: 1d20 + 13 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 13 + 3 + 2 = 30

Will Save DC 27: 1d20 + 14 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 14 + 3 = 27

On the nose!

Creydon grits his teeth against the awful din and his resolve holds - if barely! Seeing Azalia already struggling, Creydon calls and signs rapidly.

"Kill it quick!", he urges, adding more of his perfomance-channelled magic!

Haste on the party. 3rd 4/5

Creydon Bardic Performance: 34/38. Shadowbard providing Inspire Greatness to Drazh and Ferocia.

@Marten: No can do. Arcane Duelist replaces countersong with Rallying Cry.

"Damn. Get ready to give it hell!"

As Creydon speaks and signs, a shadowy duplicate appears beside him and begins to kick off its own tune and oratorical performance, clearly directed at Drazh and Ferocia!

Inspire Courage +3 and casts Shadowbard to create a shadowy duplicate of himself. The duplicate starts performing Inspire Greatness on Drazh and Ferocia.

Inspire Greatness (Su): A bard of 9th level or higher can use his performance to inspire greatness in himself or a single willing ally within 30 feet, granting extra fighting capability. For every three levels a bard attains beyond 9th, he can target one additional ally while using this performance (up to a maximum of four at 18th level). To inspire greatness, all of the targets must be able to see and hear the bard. A creature inspired with greatness gains 2 bonus Hit Dice (d10s), the commensurate number of temporary hit points (apply the target’s Constitution modifier, if any, to these bonus Hit Dice), a +2 competence bonus on attack rolls, and a +1 competence bonus on Fortitude saves. The bonus Hit Dice count as regular Hit Dice for determining the effect of spells that are Hit Dice dependent. Inspire greatness is a mind-affecting ability and it relies on audible and visual components.

Creydon Bardic Performance: 35/38

"What's the closest point we do know to teleport to?"

Creydon could use the lyre of building to dig into the mountain a bit or build a shelter. But that just saves us some reliance on magic.

Creydon makes a thinking face near Azalia.

DC 10 Aid Another for +7 to Knowledge Nature for Azalia: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16

DC 10 Aid Another for +7 to Knowledge Geography for Azalia: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Creydon gives Marten an expectant look.

DC 10 Aid Another for +7 to Knowledge Geography for...Marten: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

"Marten, you have your particular set of abilities to change reality around you and I have mine.", Creydon replies - with a smile.

"Good work, folks! The quill saying anything useful?"