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"How...? Not again!" Fiona exclaims as the gargantuan centipede regenerates. She quickly casts a hex on it, jinxing it with bad luck.

Misfortune on the gargantuan centipede, DC 18 vs. Will or: anytime it makes an ability check, attack roll, saving throw, or skill check, it must roll twice and take the worse result. Effect lasts for one round.

"It's the statue! It drew in my magic!" Fiona shouts while preparing for combat.

"True, unfortunately, but we'll get him. Let's check these items and move on."

Fiona lands gracefully next to the others, avoiding the splattered centipede and lifting her long skirt to avoid getting green ichor on it. Having made sure that everyone is fine, she casts Detect Magic as well and proceeds to examine the box for anything unusual (carefully listening for the sounds it emitted earlier) while leaving the statuette to Tereze.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

Fiona, still flying, gestures with her hands to place a hex on another of the centipedes.

Slumber hex on centipede, DC 18 vs. Will or sleep.

Fiona grins at Locke's proposal. "Thanks for the offer, but I have a few tricks myself and wouldn't want to be too much of a burden on your legs," she comments with a wink and takes off herself to avoid the centipedes, after placing a quick hex on Testudo.

Ward hex on Testudo: +2 to AC and saves until hit.
Use Flight hex to move up and away from the centipedes' reach (30 ft up).

"If Tereze's charms don't work, we could also try to intimidate him," Fiona says in a low voice. "Better avoid unnecessary bloodshed..." she adds as she lets Tereze talk first.

We missed Roshi! ;)

Assist diplomacy: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13

Fiona, still sulking, eventually goes with the others.

Fiona remains silent, clearly still sullen from the last encounter with Torch. Every once in a while, she mutters to herself.

When Locke offers her his gift her face softens a bit, and she grudgingly expresses her gratitude. "Thanks, Locke," she sighs. "I know it's not your fault - I've been taking it more seriously than I expected. Regardless, your gift is much appreciated."

Fiona visibly grinds her teeth in exasperation at Tereze but follows Locke away. She turns to Locke once they are out of Torch's sight. "We should have stopped Torch for good back there, instead of handing him his prize money just like that for killing our source of information. He's so clearly exploitative and downright evil, I don't understand why Tereze kept trying to negotiate with him..."

Apologies for the absence, I had no internet. I should be back to normal now.
Fiona, remembering their past encounter, winces at Torch's attempt to extort the group. A shadow flickers behind her eyes as she speaks with unusual confidence. "I'd say that your offer is... excessive, especially considering the fact that you just killed our source of information. I suggest that as a gesture of good will you provide us the information as a form of compensation for our troubles. After all, the Society is one of your favored clients, it'd be a shame to ruin that relationship." She looks around for a moment at both of Torch's bodyguards and adds at a lower voice, seemingly detached from her previous suggestion "you know, now that I think about it, these bathhouses don't seem too safe. Other accidents might happen, especially to those unfortunate enough to wear heavy armor here. Heatstrokes in particular are a dangerous business. I know since I've treated some myself. Perhaps it'd be best for us all to exchange the information so we can leave you to bathe in peace and we can all avoid any further accidents."

Intimidate: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17

Fiona bows quickly in attempt to be courteous. "I'm Fiona, and I try to do a little bit of everything. Some people might call me a witch, but I prefer to think of myself as a wise woman who is in communion with her surroundings - natural and elemental. I've served the Society for quite some time now, trying to do the best even if it often isn't that simple. I'm here because of my friends, we've all been through a lot."

She then squints her eyes as Testudo claims he put Roshi inside his armor, but says nothing.

Have fun Tereze, I've been there a few years ago for the first time and want to go back ever since!

Craft(Alchemy): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12

Agree with everyone else - enjoying it and your additional touches GM! I was particularly happy with the connection to the next scenario and the way you facilitated the RP, so thanks!

No worries, I hope you sort everything out!

"Strawberries just can't be fully enjoyed with the face so obstructed.", and with that, Locke picks the juiciest looking strawberry, resting the head on one hand, blissfully enjoying the fruit with a carefree smile.

Fiona narrows her eyes as she looks at Locke's new face, then keeps silent for a few moments as they finish the strawberries. Once they're done, she comments, "You know, I actually prefer the maskless look, makes you more personable than that static cold mask."

The next day she nods to the majordomo and follows the others towards the caravan.

Zat sounds just about right Gwen. Want some company?

After making sure that the wounded are being helped, Tereze joins her friend relaxing and generally trying to unwind after the horrors she just watched. She'll try to drag Fiona along as well.

Fiona nods wearily at her friends. "I've had enough encounters with zombie creatures and nobles for some time now. A relaxing drink is exactly what I need." She follows the others to the tavern.

While there, she listens to Gwen's description of the new food she tried out: "Gwen, this 'Angel food' recipe sounds great - strawberries are a personal favorite of mine. They remind me of my childhood forest home so anything with them is just great! I can't wait to get back home and try that!" Fiona seems very excited about this conversation. "And maybe we can bring some to Eryzule as well!", she adds after a few seconds.

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (14) + 13 = 27
Fiona examines the stone carefully. "This is a dangerous item, very dangerous even. I believe it would revive anyone who dies around it as a zombie, then also cause anyone they kill to rise as a zombie as well! We can't let this happen - let's just destroy it here. Testudo's lance grazed the stone so it is possible - let's just do it."

Fiona stands slightly shocked as Testudo rushes ahead and skewers the cleric on his lance, slamming his corpse into the wall. The sounds of remaining battle bring her back to the present, and she quickly moves her attention to the remaining zombie, casting a hex on it.

Misfortune hex on GR zombie; DC 18 vs. Will, if fails it should roll every roll this round twice and take the worse.

Will save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20
Fiona stumbles and staggers as the wave of negative energy hits her.

Fiona moves behind Gwen, positioning herself so as to see the cultist. She waits a few seconds for his attention to be directed elsewhere, and for the others to push forward, then points at him and chanting a few words while gesturing.

Slumber hex on Fel Bustrani, DC 18 vs will or fall asleep. Fiona will cast this hex at the end of the initiative order.

Fiona follows Gwen into the tunnel, whispering a few words as she gestures and places a protective hex on Gwen.

Ward hex on Gwen, +2 to AC and saves until Gwen is hit or fails a save.

"Not a bad suggestion, Tereze. Perhaps you and Fiona could help me find a good artist after this? That sort of thing, I'm not very good at it. Fiona, you are the smartest person I know. You must know a lot about that sort of thing?" She smiles at her shy friend.

Fiona smiles, "Of course Gwen, I know someone who we might commission. That's a great idea, after all, few people in this world could wrestle a giant dinosaur, and even fewer would do it."

As she follows the others downstairs, she slips a bit in the water just as the voice booms, and reacts only slowly.

The aurochs attempts to gore the undead dinosaur but misses.
Attack, aurochs: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13

Meanwhile, Fiona moves closer to the undead creature, gesturing towards it as fire sprays from her hands in a wide arc towards it.
Burning Hands: 5d4 ⇒ (1, 1, 4, 1, 4) = 11, Reflex DC 16 to take half damage.

Going to be away for the long weekend, please bot Fiona if necessary...

The aurochs appears and immediately attempts to trample the bugbear zombie.

In the meanwhile, Fiona places a short-term curse on the megaraptor, debilitating its ability to fight.

Trample on bugbear zombie, has to do an AOO (at -4) against the aurochs and attempt to save DC 17 vs. reflex (success = take half damage) or take Damage: 2d6 + 9 ⇒ (4, 2) + 9 = 15 damage.

Misfortune on megaraptor - DC 18 vs Will, if fails: anytime this round it makes an ability check, attack roll, saving throw, or skill check, it must roll twice and take the worse result.

Fiona gasps as she sees the huge zombie dinosaur, then focuses herself and begins to cast another summoning spell, beckoning for one of the ancient beasts of the forest to appear on the battlefield.

Cast Summon Monster III (Aurochs)

Fiona delays, preferring to let the fighters take care of the second zombie then use her own magic.

Alarmed at the increased movement from within the corpse pile, Fiona realizes another battle is about to begin, so she quickly casts a protective hex on Gwen before she moves in to attack the zombies.

Ward hex on Gwen, +2 to AC and all saves until hit or fails a save.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21
Fiona follows Testudo into the room, looking warily around and trying to overcome the nausea she feels as she senses the huge pile of corpses at the center of the room.

A sudden movement from the pile draws her attention, and she quietly signals to Testudo to make sure he is also aware of the potential threat.

Fiona tries to help the others put the fire out, but her clumsy efforts don't seem to make much of a difference so after a few moments she just stands back and waits for Tereze to finish. She then follows Tereze and heals the fallen enemies once she is sure they are bound, and looks around for any local officials to take them away.

If necessary - healing hex on anyone still hurt - PCs, audience members and fallen enemies (2d8+6 heals).

Fiona curses as the woman regains her consciousness. She quickly recasts her hex, this time on one of the minions.

Slumber hex on blue minion, DC 18 vs. Will or fall asleep.

Fiona moves into position, then quickly mutters a few words and gestures towards the woman.

Slumber hex on Deanaris, DC 18 vs. Will or fall asleep.

Thanks GM, let us know if you have any questions for us of course!

Fiona adjusts her balance from leg to leg, looking around warily.

Fiona runs to Eryzule with a large grin and gives him a quick hug. "We missed you Eryzule! I hope you're finding your new life as satisfying as you'd expected.."

Of course Gwen!!

Fiona's eyes widen as she enters the rooms and sees the massacre. "What happened..." she begins to ask when she sees Locke's mark and falls silent, preparing herself but taking cover behind some of the larger members of the group.

Fiona looks around, unclear about how to respond to the man's suggestion but oblivious to his arrogance. "Perhaps coming with us would be dangerous for you sir, you might want to head out with the others instead of deeper in with us. Either way I can heal you if you are hurt now."

Standing back and out of range from the action, Fiona casts a quick spell at the man on the other side of the battlefield.

Hold Person on the man, DC 18 vs Will or become paralyzed.

Fiona follows Testudo, but keeps a safe distance behind him.

So sorry to hear that Gwen, stay strong and I hope you'll find something else soon!

No specifics here...

Fiona manages to heal a few of the attendees before following her friends in search of whoever was responsible for the attack.

Yes Tereze, yours is still best, Gwen's is also nice!

Fiona tends to whoever she can, healing those wounded with her magic.
Healing hex on as many people as Fiona can get her hands onto.

Fiona's aurochs gores the zombie bugbear again...
[dice, Attack]1d20+7[/dice]
[dice, Damage]1d8+9[/dice]

...while Fiona finishes her spell, magically enlarging Gwen. She then turns to Tereze, quickly casting a spell to heal her wounds.

Healing hex on Tereze, for a 2d8 + 6 ⇒ (4, 2) + 6 = 12 heal.

Yes - keep the Enlarge Person.

Fiona smiles and waves at Locke, encouraging them to continue fighting.

Fiona completes her spell and a large aurochs appears in front of her, then rushes immediately at the bugbear zombie fighting Locke and tramples it.

Damage, Trample - half if makes Reflex DC 17: 2d6 + 9 ⇒ (4, 3) + 9 = 16

Fiona then turns to Gwen and mutters a few words while pointing at her. Gwen grows quickly to match the minotaur zombie in size.

Cast Enlarge Person on Gwen

Earlier, to Tereze:
"I would very much like that Tereze, I'm sure you would do a better job - but since I haven't seen you dance yet this will have to suffice for now," Fiona comments jokingly.

Back at the present:
Fiona looks around at the battle to make sure Gwen is doing well while confronting her opponent, then begins to cast a spell.

Cast Summon Monster III.