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Hui Kong has Lay on Hands, so with enough time, everyone is back to full health.

warfare lore: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12

That's a fail... Will add to the sheet myself. Thanks!

"Great job, everyone!" With the harrowing combat over, Hui Kong is back to his usual light-headed mode.

He does step back though to let the escape artists help free the prisoners, ready to jump in to heal though if needed.

Looks like I missed the finale of the combat during my vacation :P but looks like Hui Kong wasn't needed. :)

will DC24: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23

Hui Kong takes a step away, then swings with his lengthened staff at Fasiel.

+1 Staff of Fire (2H), frightened 1, off-guard: 1d20 + 10 - 1 ⇒ (9) + 10 - 1 = 18 bludgeoning: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8 + force (arcane cascade): 1 = 1

◆ Step
◆ Strike
◆ Recharge Spellstrike

Hmm, when it's my turn, I could grab it, hurl it over the stairs and still attack with my staff with one hand on it. Less damage but every bit counts. Workable?

Lol, or dual wield staves...

I'm on vacation until 12 Jun. Will still be checking but posts might be slow.

Will DC24: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17

Hui Kong spends a quick moment summoning a magical shield. His spinning staff captures some of the excess arcane energy, coating his weapon with additional force before he strikes.

+1 Staff of Fire (2H), frightened 1: 1d20 + 10 - 1 ⇒ (3) + 10 - 1 = 12
bludgeoning: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9 + cold, rime crystal: 1d4 ⇒ 3 + force, arcane cascade: 1 = 1 (13 total)

◆ Cast Spell (Shield)
◆ Arcane Cascade
◆ Strike

With his most powerful spells depleted, Hui Kong pushes down the the sense of panic that threatens to overwhelm him, realising that it is partially caused by Fasiel's magic.

He concentrates briefly, centering himself, then activates the frosty crystal on his staff. It coats his weapon with frost, and he slams his staff again on his target.

+1 Staff of Fire (2H), frightened 1: 1d20 + 10 - 1 ⇒ (17) + 10 - 1 = 26
bludgeoning: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6 + cold, ray of frost): 4d4 ⇒ (1, 2, 1, 2) = 6

◆ Recharge Spellstrike
◆◆ Spellstrike (Ray of Frost)

Trying my luck but did Hui Kong's crit save in the last turn give immunity? :P If not...

Will DC24: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19 Frightened 1

Separately, I realised I made a mistake in my turn. Hui Kong couldn't have used Spellstrike because he hadn't recharged it from using it the previous round. But retconning it now feels like cheating, recovering the use of shocking grasp, because I know now that it would have missed due to the mirror. Will leave GM to decide how best to arbitrate that.

Will DC24: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27

Hui Kong nods his thanks for the healing, while keeping an eye on Fasiel.

More cautious now that he is aware of how quick Fasiel's reactions are, Hui Kong takes a step away, hopefully out of reach of his weapon. (Unless he is also a twisting tree magus... :P)

Elongating his staff, he chants the same spell as before, enchanting his weapon with crackling electricity before he swings it across to strike at Fasiel's chest.
+1 Staff of Fire (2H): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25
bludgeoning: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12 + electricity (shocking grasp, L1): 2d12 ⇒ (4, 11) = 15

◆ Step
◆◆ Spellstrike (Shocking Grasp, L1)

Yup, spellstrike will trigger AoO.

Hui Kong gasps as he regains consciousness, quickly picking up on what has happened. Grunting aloud in frustration, he grabs his fallen staff and leaps to his feet, then immediately swings his weapon at Fasiel.

+1 Staff of Fire (2H): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18 bludgeoning: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

◆ Grab weapon
◆ Stand
◆ Strike

will DC24: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17 Sigh, yup, that's a crit. At least oaken resilience helped a bit. Think Hui Kong is still up, but down to 10 HP?

His head reeling from the vicious strike, his heart pounding from the unnatural magical fear, Hui Kong grits his teeth and focuses on his foe.

He starts spinning his own staff, calling out a word of power to skew the threads of fate in his favour, followed immediately after by another spell that enchants his staff with crackling lightning. He then brings it smashing down on Fasiel.

+1 Staff of Fire (2H), Frightened 1: 1d20 + 10 - 1 ⇒ (3) + 10 - 1 = 12
True Strike: 1d20 + 10 - 1 ⇒ (3) + 10 - 1 = 12
bludgeoning: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8 + electricity (shocking grasp, L2): 3d12 ⇒ (11, 3, 10) = 24

◆ Cast Spell (True Strike)
◆◆ Spellstrike (Shocking Grasp, L2)

Sigh...

If it is possible, Hui Kong will pop the potion of oaken resilience before proceeding up the stairs.

Sorry haven't posted for a bit. Partly 'cos busy, but also Hui Kong hadn't been much help.

With the barrier gone, Hui Kong grasps his staff and steps in on high alert.

Hui Kong keeps his staff spinning continuously as he calmly strides towards the remaining ruffian. When he nears, his staff magically lengthens to close the remaining distance just as he chants a spell that causes his staff to burst into flames!

+1 Staff of Fire (2H): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17 bludgeoning: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7 + fire: ignition: 3d6 ⇒ (6, 2, 4) = 12 + electricity 1 (arcane cascade) = 20 damage

◆ Stride
◆◆ Spellstrike

As usual, Hui Kong starts spinning his staff in the air as he chants words of power. His staff seems to draw electrical energy from the air itself, which he then promptly sends flying at two of the ruffians (red and dark blue)

vs red, dark blue: electricity, electric arc: 3d4 ⇒ (4, 1, 2) = 7 Basic Ref DC18
(Guess we should be using the remastered version of the damage?

His spinning staff captures remnants of the energy, continuing to spark on its own.

◆◆ Cast Spell (Electric Arc)
◆ Arcane Cascade

Hui Kong smiles wryly at the captain, before giving him a short bow.

"My name is Hui Kong, a wanderer, at least for now. And pray tell, what's the nature of the contest?"

Seeing everyone ready, Hui Kong takes a deep breath then swings the door open wide.

I think Martin is checking out the statue. Not sure if he found anything? But yes, lol, Hui Kong went to the NE door, but if the rest prefer the SE door, I'm fine also. Just wanted to circle the outside rooms, but whether clockwise or anticlockwise, it's fine. I've moved Hui Kong to the SE door, and will open it (after the usual checks) assuming Martin doesn't find anything.

Hui Kong scowls at the status of Faisel, but otherwise ignores it completely. He looks at the various exits, then points to the one to the NE.

"I say we circle the outer rooms before we end to the centre. What do you say?"

Following Luz's lead, Hui Kong starts to gather twigs and fallen leaves, and piece together what would appear to be leafy butterflies.

craft: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26

Sorry was MIA for last few days. Back now, and catching up.

"Oooh," Hui Kong exclaims, staring at the book with interest. "What's in it?"

arcana: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27

Have signed in with rpgchronicles. And Hui Kong's got a spanking new staff of fire. :)

Earn Income, lore (warfare): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19

Yes, Hui Kong would love to continue.

Think Hui Kong's frightened 1 would be gone by now?

Ignoring his wounds for now, Hui Kong grins to himself as his target moves right up to him. He first calls out a word of power, twisting the threads of fate around him to guide his attack. Swinging his staff over head as he chants a spell, he charges his staff with electricity as he brings it down upon Fasiel.

◆ Cast Spell (True Strike)
◆◆ Spellstrike (Shocking Grasp, L2)

(True Strike ignores concealment)

vs Faisel, Flank: +1 Staff (2H): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24 (+1 if Fasiel wearing metal armor)
True Strike: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19
bludgeoning: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12 + electricity (shocking grasp, L2): 3d12 ⇒ (7, 8, 3) = 18 + cold (arcane cascade) 1 + cold (rime crystal): 1d4 ⇒ 4
(+1d4 persistent electricity if wearing metal armor)

will DC22: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16

Just checking. Didn't Hui Kong's HP drop to 21? How did it go back up to 38?

Recently found out that Arcane Cascade has been errata'ed that it must be activated in the same turn as casting a spell. That changes strategies quite a bit.

Hui Kong feels a wave of unnatural fear gripping him, but he fights on, raising his staff to send a blast of freezing cold at Fasiel.
ray of frost, frightened 1: 1d20 + 8 - 1 ⇒ (5) + 8 - 1 = 12 cold: 2d4 + 3 ⇒ (3, 2) + 3 = 8

He then starts spinning his staff, trapping some essence of its power in his weapon.

◆◆ Cast Spell (Ray of Frost)
◆ Arcane Cascade

Hui Kong had used a Hero Point earlier. Just wondering if Hero Points have been awarded thus far, and if so, did he get any? :)

Oh forgot about the damage.

During some lull, Hui Kong concentrates briefly, summoning some divine energy source within to heal his wounds. (Lay on Hands, healing 12HP each time. I assume there would be enough time to recover his focus points repeatedly? If so, he won't touch the healing potions.)

Hui Kong won't use the scimitar either as a twisting tree magus, but if no one else if proficient, he'll hold on to it for emergencies.

Hui Kong frowns as he steps right up to the "trapped" elf, and sticks his arm right through the "wall" and grabs his shoulder.

"Look, it's not real!"

arcana: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28

Hui Kong does his absolute best not to burst out into giggles at the sight of the singing Sarenrae, and (mostly) succeeds, mainly by hiding behind his party members.

When he has gotten himself under control, he approaches Agdal, shaking his head.
"Sigh, what blasphemy. Rest assured we Pathfinders will hunt down the malefactor. For now, let's set this unfortunate episode aside for now. After all, the Dawnflower does preach temperance in all matters, and there is a crowd here, no?"

society DC20: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19

With one gnome in his arms, Hui Kong reverses his journey, jumping back from the table to the couch.

athletics: DC19: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18

reflex DC12: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9 Will hero point that.
reflex DC12: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8 Sigh

Hui Kong fire damage: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 5) = 9
Naqi fire damage: 2d6 ⇒ (6, 5) = 11

Unfortunately, Hui Kong catches his leg against the table edge, and very clumsily singeing both himself and Naqi.

Disregarding his own injuries, he immediately summons forth a wave of divine energy, healing the gnome completely of his wounds. (L2 LOH for 12HP.)

Taking a deep breath, Hui Kong leaps back from the couch to safety...

athletics: DC19: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13
reflex DC12: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18

Hui Kong fire damage: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 5) = 8

This time, his foot gets caught on a throw rug, causing him to once again stumble. This time though, he manages to twist his body in time to shield Naqi from the lava floor.

A badly burnt Hui Kong returns to join the group, but at least one gnome has been rescued.

◆ Leap
◆ Lay on Hands (Naqi)
◆ Leap

Um, did we get more hero points so far?

I wonder what would happen if a cold spell is cast on the floor. But I doubt it would be so easy... Lol.

Hui Kong takes a deep breath then takes two quick leaps, first to the couch, then to the table, before picking up Naqi.

"Sorry sir, don't mean to take any liberties here."

athletics DC16: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (19) + 11 = 30
athletics DC16: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 21

◆ Jump
◆ Jump
◆ Pick up gnome

Not that I plan to do it, at least not yet, but what are the rules from throwing a gnome? :)

Hui Kong dances his way into the room, twirling past the animated utensils, positioning himself to flank the black pot. He raises his staff and slams it down while summoning his magic to cause it once again coat itself with numbing frost.

◆ Stride
◆◆ Spellstrike (Ray of Frost)

vs black: spellstrike: +1 Staff (2H): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11 bludgeoning: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11 + cold: ray of frost: 2d4 + 3 ⇒ (4, 1) + 3 = 8 + cold 1 (arcane cascade)

Will similarly not use Junior's info since he had meant the silverware.

Hui Kong's staff spins ever faster and faster, that in a blink of an eye, he brings it slamming down first on the still rampaging roast then on the swarm of silverware.

◆ Cast (Focus) Spell: Spinning Staff

vs roast: +1 Staff (2H): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25 bludgeoning: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5 + cold (rime crystal): 1d4 ⇒ 1 + cold 1 (arcane cascade)

vs silverware: +1 Staff (2H): 1d20 + 10 - 5 ⇒ (18) + 10 - 5 = 23 bludgeoning: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12 + cold (rime crystal): 1d4 ⇒ 4 + cod 1 (arcane cascade)

Keeping his staff spinning around him, Hui Kong starts chanting a spell, summoning arcs of electricity slamming into the same targets.

◆◆ Cast Spell (Electric Arc)

vs roast, silverware: electricity: 2d4 + 3 ⇒ (4, 2) + 3 = 9 Basic Ref DC18

Hui Kong will scout or detect magic (if someone else is already scouting)

Hui Kong looks incredulously at the charging goat, which usually isn't that surprising. Oh well, I did want to see the world.

Debating briefly whether to try to grapple it (since he still does want to have dinner), he finally decides the direct way is still the best. (Besides, a mushed up roast is still edible.)

He brings up his staff, chanting as he does so, which coats his weapon with rime and frost, before he slams it down on the roast.

◆◆ Spellstrike (Ray of Frost)

+1 Staff (2H): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29 bludgeoning: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7 + cold: 2d4 + 3 ⇒ (2, 2) + 3 = 7

◆ Arcane Cascade
Even as the spell dissipates, remnants of frost continues to coat his weapon.

Hui Kong pants heavily as he drops the 2nd tier, but without hesitation, step forward to grab the final one.

◆ grapple: athletics: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (14) + 11 = 25

... and once again, manages to do so. Again, he attempts to disrupt its mechanisms.

◆◆ disable: crafting: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18

Assuming that Slipp did succeed

Hui Kong grunts as he drops one tier of the fountain, and immediately goes after the next...

◆ grapple: athletics: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 20

... and just manages to snag it. He looks for some mechanism that can slow it down...

◆◆ disable: crafting: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28

.. and immediately stops it.

Agree, let's continue with 5.

Hui Kong almost instinctively charges forward to stop the failing fountain from injuring the party goers.

Fort DC18: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17 Oops, what happens?

◆ Grapple, Athletics DC21: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 26

◆◆ Disable, Crafting DC19: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13

Hui Kong looks around the crowd and sighs internally a little. He recalls days past when he hosted parties, perhaps more humble, but just as sizable as this. But he has left those days him.

He has a task now though, so he sets those memories aside. Without speaking a word, he lifts up his staff and starts to spin them in the air, first over his head, then behind his back, to his front, to his sides, while he himself spins and twirls round the crowd, the staff a blur in his hands.

athletics(expert): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 28

Hopefully impressing the crowd sufficiently, he then circulates to asks about the historian Casira bint Meji.

Decided not to buy anything just yet. Saving money to get a staff.

Have signed up.

Sorry for being MIA for a while. Christmas and New Year has been a surprisingly packed time. Updating his character sheet now.

And definitely keen to continue on. Thanks!

earn income: warfare lore: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26 ==> crit success 24sp

◆ Arcane Cascade (for +1 cold damage for all subsequent attacks)
Hui Kong chants softly under his breath, capturing some of the remnant energy from his last attack, as his staff gets coated in frost.

◆ Stride
Hui Kong flows around his party, moving towards the elementals, his staff continuing to spin in the air, and gradually lengthens.

◆ Focus Spell: Spinning Staff, recharges spellstrike
Once in range, he swings his staff in quick succession, slamming first into the mass of whirlwind then into the hawk.

vs Whirlwind: +1 Staff (2H): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29 bludgeoning: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10 + rime crystal, cold: 1d4 ⇒ 3 + 1 cold

vs Orange Hawk: +1 Staff (2H): 1d20 + 10 - 5 ⇒ (7) + 10 - 5 = 12 bludgeoning: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7 + rime crystal, cold: 1d4 ⇒ 1 + 1 cold

Hi guys, I'm back from my vacation! Will jump in when it's Hui Kong's turn.

Doh, totally forgot about healing up after last combat. Hui Kong has Lay on Hands. Would there have been enough time to heal up Hui Kong before this? Each LoH heals 6hp.

Again, Hui Kong sets his staff spinning as he steps through the door. He starts chanting a spell, activating a blue gem on his staff which encrusts his staff with frost. With a final word of command, he swings his staff which magically lengthens and slams onto the injured deckhand in front of him.

vs red: Spellstrike: +1 Staff (2H): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29 bludgeoning: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9 + ray of frost: 2d4 + 3 ⇒ (3, 1) + 3 = 7

◆ Step
◆◆ Spellstrike (Ray of Frost; rime crystal)

I'll be on vacation from 9 to 22 Dec. Will be checking in when I can, but I might miss posts. Will try to leave botting instructions before I go.

Which door exactly leads to Vaggas? The one in front of Hui Kong?

Hui Kong grasps his staff firmly, ready to kick the door in once the party is ready.

Since there was only one target, Hui Kong couldn't use spinning tree, so yes can take it that he attempted a normal strike and miss.

Hui Kong takes a moment to focus within while keeping his staff twirling in the air, pulling forth his magic to once again infuse his attack. He summons vicious claws to sprout from his staff and slams it down upon the final pirate.

Spellstrike (Gouging Claw): +1 Staff (2H): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29 bludgeoning: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5 slashing: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (3, 3) + 3 = 9 +1 force dmg

If this crits, target also gets persistent bleed of 2d4 on top of double damage.

◆ Recharge Spellstrike
◆◆ Spellstrike (Gouging Claw)

Oh that’s a good point. Agree then that summon spells can be used to summon creatures of lower levels.

A summoned creature can cast spells of lower level than the spell that summoned it, not the level of the summoned creature. That doesn’t fix that though because RAW a L2 summon fey can only summon L1 creatures, ie can’t summon a nyktera. Still summon fey is good in letting you cast one higher level spell to get back many lower level spells, including cantrips.

Oh forgot that they don't have reach weapons so can't AoO him earlier.

Hui Kong continues fighting like he's in a trance, not giving the burnt corpse of the captain a glance nor the failed attempts to attack him much care.

First, he starts chanting another spell, causing electricity to once again starts flowing around his staff before flying towards both remaining foes.

vs blue and Bosun: 2d4 + 3 ⇒ (4, 3) + 3 = 10 Basic Ref DC18

Hui Kong's staff spins faster and faster, and in quick successions, he swings them at each of them in blinding speed, releasing one hand for the second strike, then grasping it back again. Twisting Tree hybrid studies effectively lets him change from 1H and 2H as free actions.

Spinning Staff is a focus spell which allows him to attack two targets with one action, with usual MAP, while recharging his Spellstrike.

vs Bosun: +1 Staff (2H): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11 bludgeoning: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11 +1 force

vs Blue: +1 Staff (1H): 1d20 + 10 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 10 - 4 = 24 bludgeoning: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7 +1 force

◆◆ Cast Spell (Electric Arc)
◆ Cast Focus Spell (Spinning Staff)