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"Do you think they were being literal or figurative?"

Ebonfeather will proceed forward, taking special care to examine the floor at his feet.

Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11

If they aren't attacking, I am willing to wait to deal with them after we clear out the room ahead.

Ebonfeather watches the humanoid forms with a wary eye and a ready bow. If they make no move to attack and say nothing in the next few rounds time, he will simply turn around and keep heading down the corridor.

Cast Light on a rock and throw it down the hallway.

Look out for traps before continuing down.

Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10

Detect Magic.

Meta-game speaking, they are probably Bracers of Armor. I highly doubt they would be +4 or better, so they likely provide no value to us. Since we have no way to identify them, I'll put them in my pack. When we get to 2nd level, I'll put a couple of ranks in Spellcraft, though I'd have to get pretty lucky to actually identify anything.

OK, we go back to the boat, row back to the entry way, return to the chamber and proceed through the center door that smells of dirt (presumably earth elemental based this time?).

Since there was no response to my "loot the corpse" statement, I'm assuming Jason had no loot.

Is Drazh gone completely? Can we continue without him?

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Emphasis mine:

As you summit the volcano, you find yourself staring at a stone platform suspended above the center. In the center of the platform there is a small pedestal on which a flaming greatsword resides. The flames are sticking to the blade, and not the hilt. On the far side of the platform is a gold throne. A young man sits on this throne. When you appear he smiles.

I am Jason, guard of the Blade. You must kill me if you wish to take the Fire Swiftblade. Or of course you could steal it with some deft fingers. Or you could magically transport it out of the cave. Or you could... you get the point. But rest assured that if you try to remove it, I will fight back.

Map of the scene

Umberto catches fire for 1d4 rounds. At the start of the elemental's next turn, he will take 1d4 damage.

Mushroom catches fire for 1d4 rounds. At the start of the elemental's next turn, she will take 1d4 damage.

After rereading this, I don't think Umberto ever took the burn damage.

Umberto should be currently down 10, Mushroom is down 8, Ebonfeather is down 2, I don't think anyone else took damage in this fight.

OK. Loot the corpse, Umberto grabs the sword. I'll heal people when I get to a computer, then back to the boat/previous room.

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Does the other elemental vanish when Jason drops?

Sorry, Umberto, Mushroom needs to take care of herself.

I am not sure if you will allow an animal to have the presence of mind to stop-drop-roll, so feel free to deduct the bonus

Mushroom takes more burn damage 1d4 ⇒ 3
* Now at 10/17

She takes a 5-foot step to T7, then drops and attempts to smother the flames
Reflex,SDR: 1d20 + 3 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 4 = 12
* Flames maybe out?

Changing Mushroom's aspect back to Tiger (+Dex).

Ebonfeather shrieks in fury and full attacks Jason
Bite,Flank: 1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 2 = 5
Claw 1,Flank: 1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 + 2 = 16 Dam: 1d3 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Claw 2,Flank: 1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 + 2 = 20 Dam: 1d3 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Drazh Up

Booo for high rolling

Mushroom Reflex: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

I'll wait to see what the effect is before taking my turn.

Daphne Up

After Umberto's action:

"Mushroom, go help Umberto out and attack that Fire being" Switching back to Aspect of the Bull to boost Strength for Mushroom.

Ebonfeather will close in on Jason for a better angle and shoots again.
Bow,Point Blank: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 3 + 1 = 14

Mushroom rushes up to S9 and attacks (the Elemental does not appear to be on the map yet)
Gore: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

I double-moved Umberto

Looks like we are back to the top of the round

Ebonfeather advances to S14, then fires again.

Bow: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14
Dam: 1d8 ⇒ 2

Mushroom stays at his side, and readies another attack if an enemy comes within range.

I can't even see the map anymore

I can't edit the map. Is Vira standing where we landed the boat? I'll probably place myself next to Vira, with Mushroom moving in front of me.

I actually beat him in tiebreaker :)

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In other words, fight him to get xp so you can level up and make up for the amazing diplomacy rolls in the mage guild

Resolving a potential combat situation through use of role playing usually still results in earning xp. If that is not the case, I can certainly stop talk to people. ;)

Initiative: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21

Examine the pedestal to see if there appear to be any traps.
Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19

Examine Jason, does he appear to be human?
Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19

"Guard of the Blade? Exactly how long have you been guarding this blade?

The people who placed you here to guard this blade must have set some type of condition that would allow them to take the blade without having to battle you. Is there anything we can show you to prove that we have the backing of the town above?"

Ebonfeather holds the boat steady as others disembark, then drags the boat up on shore to make sure it doesn't float away.

"Easy there," admonishes Umberto. "Row the boat gently down the lava stream." He finishes donning his armor.

I literally laughed out loud when I read this.

"Well, I guess this should work like a normal river craft. Let me see those oars, Vira"

Ebonfeather rows the boat out toward the island.

Survival: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25

In case more than one check is needed
Survival: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

"I guess I'll follow as well. Are there any oars in the boat?"

Hope we don't encounter any fire elementals, I don't want to singe my feathers.

Pick up Mushroom and walk over to the boat.

When Umberto is close to being ready, I will lie prone on the ledge and reach with the rod to touch the lava, activating the once per day power to freeze the ground.

Then he remembers the rod of ice and says, "Or maybe I can create a rock walkway across the lava."

It is certainly worth a try.

"The town is built on top of a volcano? How was I not aware of this?

Anyone know how to pilot a boat? I can probably puzzle it out, but if anyone has experience, they should probably lead."

To the left we go then.

"Earlier, we decided to always turn left. Might as well keep going."

Before heading to the left archway, I will scan above the doorways for any markings that might point out a direction to the vault.

Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20

"I wonder what happened to their equipment? Scorpions wouldn't have taken their gear, would they?

Vira, would you like to scout ahead?"

Ebonfeather picks up the rock with the Light spell on it and holds it up.

Using the wand with fewer charges (currently down 8 charges)

Umberto is still down 1. Let me know if you want another zap. Wand is now down 11 charges.

I think Vira should be included. She is helping us out after all

Who needs healing? I see Umberto is down 3. How much are Drazh and Vira down?

Ebonfeather skirts around behind Scorpion 6 to set up a flank with Vira.

Bite, Flank: 1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 + 2 = 21
Dam: 1d3 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

If still standing, Mushroom will also attack Scorpion 6
Gore: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Otherwise, she will stay where she is and ready an attack if another scorpion comes in range.

Not wanting to fire into Melee at heavily armored scorpions, Ebonfeather skirts around the edge of the cavern, ending in L8 (H5->I6->J6->K6->L7->L8).

From there, he casts Flare on Big Scorpion #2 (Fort 13 or Dazzled for 1 Minute)

He directs Mushroom to attack Big Scorpion #1. Not wanting to clamber over dwarves, she skirts behind Vira. (G5->H6->I6->J8)

Gore: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17
Dam: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

"Finally! Room to get my bow out"

Ready bow, Attack Big Scorpion #1

Bow: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17
Dam: 1d8 ⇒ 8

Mushroom attack Scorpion 5.
Gore: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19
Dam: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Mushroom should be in G5 at the start of the turn.

"Keep attacking Mushroom, I'll make sure we don't get flanked."

Mushroom attacks Scorpion 5
Gore: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Ebonfeather steps into H5 and attacks the two scorpions 1&2 (starting with the wounded one)
Bite: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15
Claw 1: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21 Dam: 1d3 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Claw 2: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11

Know(nat): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24

"Watch out! Cave Scorpions incoming! They've got nasty claws but aren't as good at dodging as these little guys."

High ACs on these guys.

"Good girl, Mushroom! Let's do it again"

Ebonfeather full-round attack on scorpion 1
Bite: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13 Oops, should have been +2, missed anyways
Claw 1: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10
Claw 2: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Ebonfeather continues his futile attacks at the small scorpions, wishing he could break free to get his bow involved.

Step back to G4, Mushroom steps up.

Gore: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

Misses as well.

This combat sequence might be a little too complicated to perform with an Animal Companion. If ruled to be too complicated, simply change Ebonfeather's action to casting Flare on Scorpion 7 (Fort 13 or Dazzled) and Mushroom will stay in place

Ebonfeather looks up and sees that he doesn't have a good shot on any of the scorpions. "Mushroom, Attack and Move"

Mushroom attacks scorpion 7
Gore: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18
Dam: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Mushroom then 5-foot steps to H4.

Ebonfeather 5-foot steps into the just vacated G5 and full round attacks scorpion 7
Bite: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3 Dam: 1d3 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
Claw 1: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6 Dam: 1d3 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Claw 2: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7 Dam: 1d3 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Maybe I should have stayed where I was anyways. Daphne Up

Mushroom's readied action should have gone off. Did her attack hit?

Also, it looks like we are back to the top of Round 2, and it is my turn. Is that correct or did my initiative move after Daphne with Mushroom's readied action?

OK, so Umberto and Daphne are currently at a disadvantage.

I will cast Light on a rock and throw it into the jumble of dwarf bodies at G8

Rock, Point-Blank, Cover: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 1 = 10
* Should be just enough to hit the square, so normal light for all now.

Mushroom will step into G5 and ready an attack at any scorpion that comes near. (Keeping Aspect of Tiger in play, so her AC is 19).

Know(Nature): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13

Oh well.

Initiative: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24

What is the light level?

I thought we would pull you guys up. Between Umberto and Drazh it shouldn't be an issue.

In that scenario, I would still have to fashion a harness for myself, then make some Handle Animal checks to keep Mushroom calm while I hug her to my body as we are being pulled up. It doesn't change much, and you guys are free to defend against whatever is making that scuttling noise.

Using his knowledge of climb cliff walls, Ebonfeather fashions a harness that will hold Mushroom.

Finally happy with the look of the harness, Ebonfeather coaxes Mushroom into it.

Ebonfeather struggles to stand up with Mushroom strapped to his body. He is just about at the maximum he can possibly carry.

With the two rings on, he grabs the rope and attempts to pull himself up.

Climb: 1d20 - 3 + 5 ⇒ (13) - 3 + 5 = 15

With the few failed checks, I guess that took 15-30 minutes?

Mushroom can bore through solid rock? Dang, I want to play with a boar animal companion.

She is half Umber Hulk :D I just haven't been using the Confusion gaze.

I did propose a way to get her up a couple of comments above this one. Let me know if you think my solution could work.

Everyone else, if you are going to climb up, you need to make some Climb checks. If you aren't climbing up, please propose an alternative solution to the current situation.

BTW: Is anyone else going to make the Climb checks? The DC is only 5 for the first part then 0 for however much farther you need to climb, but most of you are wearing armor.

Ah, yes, I meant to mention that myself. I'll wait till everyone else has climbed up, then I will climb back down to Mushroom with the rings and Drazh's rope. I will fashion a harness with the rope (maybe a Survival check?) that will strap Mushroom to my body. (Probably a difficult Handle Animal check, but I can retry or take 20). I can then climb back up with a Heavy load (fortunately the DC is low with a knotted rope). Sound ok?

"I hear something up here, but it's really dark. If Drazh could get up here, I think that would be great!"

I will begin by examining the archway for traps.

Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (20) + 9 = 29

After that revelation, I am assuming Drazh (and his darkvision) will be scrambling up the rope next. If there is enough room on the ledge for two people, I will wait to give him a hand up over the edge.

I will not pass through the archway unless there is no other place to stand.