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Desmond tries to keep up with the Relentless Beat, but his flow with the crowd is a bit off.

Relentless Beat (Acrobatics): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16

Desmond is appalled at the indiscriminate use of blood and especially the deliberate attempts to get bitten by the turtle. The medic sighs and tries to turn a deaf ear to any screams or shouts from the snapping turtle pen.

He watches Maruta get the caterpillar to explode in color. "I guess if it feeds the little guy, I can try it." He pricks his finger for a bit of blood and then tries to see what art he can coax it to make.

Crafting: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20

Desmond sits on the moss-covered seat and smiles, trying to be comfortable on the living furniture. As others fill in around him, he asks about the history of Bhopan, including Princess Ganjay. "I've heard she was quite independent growing up. Her parents must have had their hands full."

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21

Desmond pauses. "So, we break into their royal vault to steal something and to prove that the royal family has been lying?" He shrugs. "I go where you go, Pathfinders."

Desmond narrows his eyes as the tale is told. "What do you mean the vault lethal to Bhopanese, but less deadly to outsiders? It sounds like it's not completely safe for us either. And why would the royalty be immune? Is there some magic or effect that is specifically deadly to you?"

Desmond nods. "Perhaps that can help us correct our records back home."

Diplomacy +7

Desmond nods at Ghardak. "Kinda feel the same." He lifts his heavy boots and shrugs.

He's got a +4 with Untrained Improvisation, but...

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21

At first the medic hovers near the food and drinks, not quite knowing what to do. Inevitably, some of the socialites corner him as a newcomer and he finds himself explaining how he travels with Pathfinders in some of the oddest places. As always happens, someone begins asking him about a medical issue and the crowd grows as he tries to answer.

Desmond follows Lelzeshin out and nods at the request to speak to others. "I'm just a simple medic. No magic or anything flashy. I can't even wield a weapon in a fight."

"But if I may ask, does King Webhekiz trace his family to either Princess Ganjay her family? Is this more personal than simply an issue of history?"

Desmond frowns when the king tells their version of the story. He looks back to the Pathfinders as they attempt to address this disparity. "Your Grace, whatever may have happened years ago, I think your inclination to judge this group by their own actions rather than those of Selmius or Adolphus, is both wise and quite honorable."

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22

Desmond bows as well. "I am Desmond, a medic for this group."

Desmond initially sits and then leaps up at he feels the upholstery move! "What in the blazes?!"

He looks around as the others stare at him and then he sits back down, a bit more carefully and with a look of reluctance. He looks around the carriage. "This whole thing is alive?"

Desmond is in awe of the way the city is built(?)/grown(?). He lingers just a moment, looking at the lake and the castle. "Who is your ruler? Who are we going to see?"

He watches the entrance ceremony, trying to make note of the words. When they are through the gate, he offers Thadie a small bandage.

Desmond shows his empty hands. "I'm just a medic. I have no weapons. I'm willing to tend to anyone who is hurt if you need." He walks along with the others. "Hoba Dukuza is a city or settlement? It would be interesting to see it and learn more about you."

Desmond allows the Pathfinders to deal with the issue of their previous Society member. He offers his expertise if any of the Bhopanese need medical help. I'm a medic, I can help." As he comes closer he looks at several members of the unit. "Are you related to some of the fey?"

"Whoa!" Desmond feels the wind push him forward and he quickly moves his feet to keep up. Once up to speed, he races along the edge of the ravine, glancing down at the plants far below. While he hopes they couldn't make it all the way up, that was probably a secondary concern to the new assailants chucking spears at Ghardak.

◆◆◆ Move x3

Desmond rushes towards Selena when he sees the plant grab her. At first he's worried about her wounds and he works to heal them even as she's held. Then he realizes that as long as it has hold of her, she's in continued danger. He plants his heavy boots on it and gives it a shove into the ravine.

Battle Medicine on Selena, DC20: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (18) + 14 = 32
Healing: 4d8 + 10 + 5 ⇒ (1, 1, 4, 8) + 10 + 5 = 29

Shove vs Red (guidance): 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 10 + 1 = 20

◆ Move
◆ Doctor's Visitation (move + Battle Medicine)
◆ Shove

Nope, Desmond tried to throw the plant down the ravine and then backed away. Now hopefully he's in a better position should someone need healing.

Desmond will Shield Block that attack. 8 hardness, reduces the damage to 4. Ghardak's reaction might reduce that completely.

Desmond grits his teeth as he brings his shield up to block the plant's attack. After the attack, he quickly steps up and tries to shove the plant over the edge and into the ravine. He quickly retreats again either to give Ghardak the front line or just to watch the plant fall.

Reposition vs Black's Fort DC: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23

◆ Step
◆ Reposition
◆ Move

Seeing the others struggling against the vines and roots, Desmond realizes they can't let the plants surround them. He dashes forward to block them from collapsing down on the group, readying his shield. "Come on! Dispatch these two quickly and the others won't be able to do anything about it!" He touches his pendant to ready for the onslaught.

◆ Move
◆ Raise Shield
◆ Cast Guidance on himself from his Pendant of the Occult

Desmond scouts to the north to see if he can spot the plants coming for them.

2 moves

We don't need to cross the ravine to get to the dryad. We just go to the north and then across the map. I would assume the plants can cross the logs, so they might be able to engage us. Ideally, we can take them in twos rather than all together?

Desmond peers over the edge and then over at the giant plants. "I might be able to make that jump, but it's far from certain. We should probably stick together. How easily do you think they can cross those logs?" The medic flexes his legs to get ready, but looks to the Pathfinders for their plan.

◆ Wolf Stance, but then holding for a plan of action

Desmond dives for cover to keep something solid between him and the tree.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13

Desmond tries picks his way through the field.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18

Medicine (expert): 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (13) + 14 = 27

Desmond uncorks a bottle for his healer's kit that begins smelling like moldy cheese. "I know, I know. But it'll help with the bites." He offers it to the group.

Fran, you can follow Desmond if you need. But you'll smell like old cheese!

A half-orc jogs up to the group. Without weapons or armor, at first you think he's just one of the dockworkers. Then you see his pack filled with medical supplies and a bright blue emblem identifying him as a medic. "Hey, I think you're the right crew." He nods at Blackthane. "Name's Desmond. I've been asked to tag along and keep you all alive. Probably on account of the last guy getting himself killed. I go where you go and make sure you live to tell about it."

He looks around and sees both tiny sprites. "Hmm, I might need to cut down some more bandages."

Desmond has not played #1-11

Sorry that your medic is late!

I play Desmond as a field medic hired to help keep Pathfinders alive. As such, he doesn't exactly see himself as a Pathfinder. He also tends not to attack with Strikes, although when he does, I may reflavor them as slapping away the enemies' hands or even accidental hits.

Friendly fire is fine, though expect to hear about Desmond having to fix it.

He's a Treat Wounds monster, so feel free to let him handle out of combat healing.

Great game as always, GM Tiger!

"Stop this!" Desmond closes on one of the intruders, trying to block his attacks on Ghardak by interposing his own arms and elbows and shield.

Flurry vs Blue (anthem): 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 11 + 1 = 20
Nonlethal Damage (anthem): 1d8 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 1 = 6

Flurry vs Blue (anthem): 1d20 + 11 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 11 + 1 - 4 = 11
Nonlethal Damage (anthem): 1d8 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 + 1 = 10

◆ Step
◆ Flurry
◆ Raise Shield

Desmond knocks the blow aside with his shield and is about to say something to the leader when he sees Ghardak surrounded. "Hey, I don't think that's fair!" The half-orc moves to pull Red away from Ghardak, though he ends up ripping at his arms and neck.

Flurry vs Red, OG (anthem): 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 11 + 1 = 16
Nonlethal Damage (backstabber, anthem): 1d8 + 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 1 + 1 = 6

Flurry vs Red, OG (anthem): 1d20 + 11 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (9) + 11 + 1 - 4 = 17
Nonlethal Damage (backstabber, anthem): 1d8 + 1 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 + 1 + 1 = 9

◆ Move
◆ Flurry
◆ Raise Shield

Desmond moves in to establish a beachhead for the others to follow. He lowers into a more battle ready stance and raises his shield for protection. "Come on, you know you're beat. The Pathfinders have captured several of your mates!"

◆ Move
◆ Wolf Stance
◆ Raise Shield

Desmond begins looking at Ghardak's wounds, but then the dwarf shrugs him off to open the door. The half-orc sighs and repacks his medical bag before saying, "I guess you'll live a little longer."

Don't mind him. He's turning into a grump.

Desmond races to cut off the blue intruder. "Not so fast! You're not getting away!" He shoves the man back towards the others, raising his shield in case he retaliates.

Shove: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18

◆ Move
◆ Shove (Desmond will follow)
◆ Raise Shield

Desmond will Shield Block if hit, but it's not a crit.

Congratulations! GMing live is probably very different.

Desmond drops into a lower stance and then move to keep one of the intruders from flanking the group. He raises his shield anticipating the attack.

◆ Wolf Stance
◆ Move
◆ Raise Shield (+2AC)

@Ghardak, did you LoH on Desmond?

Warfare Lore (DC16): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24

Desmond will hand one of the healing potions to Quin and take the last one for himself should he need to get to someone. While he trusted his own work more, he can't deny that magical potions work more reliably.

Ghardak, could you have LoH on Desmond in during the last 10 minutes? That would get him close to full.

Desmond lets the Pathfinders appeal to the intruders.

That should just leave Desmond as hurt. Does Ghardak have Lay on Hands?

Desmond has Ward Medic. He can Treat Wounds on two people every 10 minutes.

Reflex Save (DC18): 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 16

Desmond takes the brunt of the shadowy breath, but breathes a sigh of relief once the others take it down. He begins looking at the party's wounds, starting with Ghardak and Quinthalas.

Treat Wounds (DC20): 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (14) + 12 = 26
Healing to Ghardak and Quin: 2d8 + 10 + 5 ⇒ (4, 5) + 10 + 5 = 24

Desmond will Shield Block that last attack. 5 Hardness, so 5 to him and the shield.

Desmond manages to block the tail attack, though it drives the shield into his side. He spins away to help pull the one off Ghardak.

Flurry vs Green, OG: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13
Damage (backstabber): 1d8 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 + 1 = 8

Flurry vs Green, OG: 1d20 + 11 - 4 ⇒ (14) + 11 - 4 = 21
Damage (backstabber): 1d8 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 1 = 3

◆ Mpve
◆ Flurry
◆ Raise Shield

Did Blue not move? Is he going to be hit by the pillar again?

Reflex Save (DC18): 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (19) + 12 = 31

"They don't like the fire!" Desmond yells. He darts through the creatures and then tries to shove one of them farther into the track area before raising his shield up again.

Shove vs White Fort DC: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16

◆ Move
◆ Shove White (if successful, he'll follow)
◆ Raise Shield

Reflex Save: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18

Desmond smirks at the tiny creature getting roasted by the fire and quickly brings up the shield to help him avoid the worse of the cold.

Desmond winces at the tail smack, but then uses his shield to push the tiny creature towards the pillar track. Then he moves to the opposite corner and raises his shield again.

Reposition: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11 Oh come on, it'll be fun!
Hero Point: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25

◆ Reposition (move the tiny creature to the star marker)
◆ Move
◆ Raise Shield

Might not actually matter given the geometry, but what was the direction of travel of the pillar? Can we get an arrow on the red path?

"I shouldn't have to tell you to stay away from the flames. Burns are very painful." Desmond drops into a ready stance and then darts out for one of the alcoves to hopefully stay safe. He raises his shield to try and contain the heat.

◆ Wolf Stance
◆ Move
◆ Raise Shield

Desmond moves up, hefting his shield, but also preparing if there are other challenges more than a pillar.

◆ Wolf Stance
◆ Move
◆ Raise Shield