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Jevar moves just past Kolgradd, and looking over the balcony unleashes a lightning bolt that hops from the Yithian to the humanoid mass.

Re-use the chain lightning rolls from before?

◆ Stride◆◆ Cast chain lightning

Electricity damage, DC34 Basic Reflex: 8d12 ⇒ (12, 4, 8, 2, 12, 12, 2, 6) = 58

apologies, my return last night was later than I thought it'd be and I crashed after updating the game I'm running

Weiralai... right. You sure took your time reminding us that you exist. he quips, to see how she'll react.

Now that she's close enough to her dragon, Jevar can...

◆◆ Cast a spell: Chain Lightning through YELLOW, ORANGE
Electricity damage, DC34 Basic Reflex: 8d12 ⇒ (12, 4, 8, 2, 12, 12, 2, 6) = 58
Damage to each until one critically saves and breaks the chain

and then backs up further down the passage.

◆ Stride 15ft

Adjusted him up above Shohreh. He should be pretty out of the way.

With Weiralai so close, Jevar tries a simple and direct attack.

◆◆ Cast a spell ignition
Spell attack YELLOW (frightened 1), fire damage: 1d20 + 24 - 1 ⇒ (6) + 24 - 1 = 298d6 ⇒ (2, 3, 2, 5, 4, 6, 2, 4) = 28
On a critical success, the target takes double damage and 7d6 persistent fire damage.

and backs away...

◆ Stride

Jevar moves over to line up the Denizen and the zombie dragon

◆ Stride

Throws his hands forward and fires a line of crackling, electrical energy.

◆◆ Cast a spell Lightning Bolt, line through BLACK and YELLOW
BLACK and YELLOW Electricity Damage, DC34 basic reflex: 4d12 ⇒ (4, 9, 12, 12) = 37

That makes sense. He just knows it going to be hard to work in the AoEs once the party rushes in on them.

Because they are still at a distance, Jevar sends a globe of freezing darkness to explode in their area.

◆◆ Cast Eclipse Burst, 60ft burst centered behind BLACK
Cold damage WHITE, void damage WHITE: 8d10 ⇒ (8, 9, 9, 5, 6, 6, 9, 1) = 538d4 ⇒ (4, 1, 2, 4, 3, 3, 4, 3) = 24

If the globe overlaps with an area of magical light or affects a creature affected by magical light, eclipse burst attempts to counteract the light effect.

Perhaps that will help with the calming.

Hello. This is an FYI that I'll be away in nature starting this coming Friday 10/17, returning Sunday 10/19 when I will catch up and resume posting.

As always my hope is that since this is a weekend the disruption will be minimal to none. Bot as necessary.

Jevar steps to follow the Rovagug Woman, flanking her with Boodiddly.

◆ Step

He still figures bones can burn, if she would only quit moving.

◆◆ Cast a spell ignition
Spell attack flanked RED, fire damage: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (8) + 24 = 328d6 ⇒ (6, 1, 6, 2, 2, 2, 2, 5) = 26
On a critical success, the target takes double damage and 7d6 persistent fire damage.

But the dice are still stingy. Might switch to a save-based spell next round.

Jevar frowns. Nothing seems to be getting through to disrupt her mind.

The bigger they are...

He tries smashing her with some basic flame.

◆◆ Cast a spell ignition
Spell attack, fire damage: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (11) + 24 = 358d6 ⇒ (4, 3, 5, 2, 6, 3, 6, 1) = 30
On a critical success, the target takes double damage and 7d6 persistent fire damage.
◆ Cast a spell shield

Oh, hello.

Jevar greets the Rovagug woman before attempting to impair her mind.

◆◆ Cast a spell: Never Mind vs RED (DC34)

◆ Cast a spell shield

Jevar rushes forward, sensing that moving was dire for Kolgradd. Somehow fate turned.

◆ Stride

Throwing both hands forward a prismatic cone washes over the Rovagug Woman.

◆◆ Cast a spell: Prismatic Spray, 30ft code over RED (DC 34)

A black tracer bolt flies toward the Rovagug Woman, and upon making contact intensifies into a powerful destructive beam

◆◆ Cast a spell: Disintegrate
Spell attack, damage (no type; DC34 basic fortitude): 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (10) + 24 = 3412d10 ⇒ (5, 10, 7, 10, 1, 7, 2, 7, 4, 7, 1, 4) = 65

If you critically hit, the target gets a result one degree of success worse than the outcome of its Fortitude save. A creature reduced to 0 HP is blasted to fine powder; its gear remains.

◆ Cast shield

Jevar steps up to the front of the party line

◆ Stride 15ft

and speeds up Kolgradd.

Go forth and destroy.

◆◆ Cast a spell haste on Kolgradd

Okay, let's try something not magical...

He reaches into his pack and lobs a frost vial at the last fossil amalgam.

◆ Interact: draw moderate frost vial

(thrown 20 ft., Alchemical, Bomb, Cold, Consumable, Infused, Splash)
◆ Strike BLUE: moderate frost vial attack: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (15) + 21 = 36
cold damage: 2d6 ⇒ (5, 5) = 10
2 cold splash damage
-10ft Speed penalty

◆ Interact: draw moderate acid flask

Jevar draws his scroll of Howling Blizzard and unleashes a cone of cold on one of them.

◆ Interact: Draw scroll

◆◆ Cast a spell: Howling Blizzard (60ft cone over RED)
RED cold damage (DC34 basic reflex save): 10d6 ⇒ (4, 1, 4, 6, 1, 4, 4, 6, 2, 3) = 35
Snowdrifts and icy gales fill the area until the start of your next turn, making the area difficult terrain.

Welp, the lowest level spell Jevar has that matches those key traits is howling blizzard (which checks the air and cold boxes).

Jevar utters an incantation in an icy tone, a light blue sheen glowing over his eyes.

Freezing winds extend from his hands, pushing away with great force. It speeds to the back of the cavern, gathering and condensing until it explodes forward onto both creatures.

◆◆◆ Cast a spell: Howling Blizzard (30ft burst, center marked on the map -- not the whole area, I was lazy and it's going to be deleted anyway :) I take that back, I'm a little unsure of coverage so adding the full burst)
BLUE and RED cold damage (DC34 basic reflex save): 10d6 ⇒ (1, 4, 4, 5, 3, 5, 4, 3, 3, 3) = 35
Snowdrifts and icy gales fill the area until the start of your next turn, making the area difficult terrain.

Jevar relays his knowledge that cold, earth, and/or water spells are the only ones that easily get through their spell resistance.

Okay, let's get this party started.

He steps up behind Kolgradd and imbues the speed.

◆ Step
◆◆ Cast a spell haste

The fossil amalgams give Jevar the feeling that ancient things reside in these tunnels, and that they're going to see many things that they otherwise wouldn't see in the waking world.

He sends a fire bolt at one of them to see how well they burn.

◆◆ Cast a spell ignition
Spell attack BLUE, fire damage: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (2) + 24 = 268d4 ⇒ (3, 3, 1, 2, 3, 2, 1, 2) = 17
On a critical success, the target takes double damage and 7d4 persistent fire damage.

And what are these things?

◆ Recall knowledge: Arcana +28, Nature +19, Occultism +22, Religion +19

Is the fungus consuming them?

Jevar prods at the mound with the bottom end of his staff. He attempts to fell, through it, is Yrisolma’s body within becoming smaller?

Finally, that feels better.

He's so relieved the terror of this battle had left him for an instance. Then it returns as he turns to face Yrisolma.

A black tracer bolt flies towards Yrisolma, and upon making contact intensifies into a powerful destructive beam

◆◆ Cast a spell: Disintegrate
Spell attack, damage (no type; DC34 basic fortitude): 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (16) + 24 = 4012d10 ⇒ (3, 9, 8, 10, 1, 4, 3, 5, 1, 5, 9, 10) = 68

If you critically hit, the target gets a result one degree of success worse than the outcome of its Fortitude save. A creature reduced to 0 HP is blasted to fine powder; its gear remains.

He's not overly optimistic that he can end the archon so quickly, and if not he can hopefully damage it badly.

◆ Cast a spell shield

◆ Retch (Fortitude, sickened 1): 1d20 + 20 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (15) + 20 + 1 - 1 = 35
◆ Retch (Fortitude, sickened 1): 1d20 + 20 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (20) + 20 + 1 - 1 = 40 Maybe?

After expunging all of his innards onto the ground, Jevar finally feels better. For now he backs into a corner to gather himself.

◆ Stride 15ft

No need to force it. Get the rest you need.

◆ Retch (Fortitude): 1d20 + 20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 20 + 1 = 23
◆ Retch (Fortitude): 1d20 + 20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 20 + 1 = 34

Jevar lets it all out to get the stickness to pass. A puddle forms in front of him.

Jevar steps back, incants and places a hand on Boodiddly's shoulder.

◆ Step E

◆◆ Cast a spell: Invisibility rank 4 on Boodiddly

Invisibility round 1/10

FYI I will be away in nature and unable to post this coming weekend, Saturday 9/13-9/14. I will return and resume posting that Sunday evening (US/Pacific time).

Sure, that's always a good first move. Shoreh, Boodiddly, please let me know if you ever want to be hasted or made invisible (rank 2 or 4).

Knowing that multiplying Kolgradd's force is always advantageous, Jevar recites an incantation and puts a hand on his shoulder.

◆◆ Cast a spell haste on Kolgradd.

He launches his staff at the Archon...

◆ Cast hand of the apprentice
Spell attack, bludgeoning damage (INT modifier): 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (13) + 24 = 371d4 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

Welcome back!

Jevar coughs inconspiculously.

They learned their lesson. They're going to keep it down from now on. You'll probably think they're gone for good and have a hard time finding them to borrow a cup of sugar.

Liiiieee (Deception +19)

I suppsose Jevar's post had a placating attempt as well, so:

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (2) + 19 = 21

No worries. Take your time :)

IMPORTANT

Folks the GM asked me to pass along a note that he’s been tied up suddenly with an urgent issue that’s going to keep him from posting for a few days.

He’s okay, his attention is going to be completely kept from the boards.

Did someone say Arcane might?!?

After Jevar identifies and distributes the hags' loot, he can be seen for a minute admiring the new staff and comparing it to his current one (the Staff of the Dreamlands).

Somebody should certainly make use of the Stone Robe

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Jevar laughs nervously at the giant's frustrated greeting, and attempts to reply with a contrite tone.

No no. You can very well stay here. If all goes well we're simply passing through and we'll be out of your hair on no time. We just need a minute with that.

He points at the Star Stele.

DC36 Occultism (T): 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (20) + 22 = 42

Realizing the particulars of this giant, Jevar anxiously wonders if he even knows what a "bad moon" is, and if so if it is in effect now. He nervously looks around at his companions.

?? Is the moon knowledge part of the present roll, or...?

Have fun at the con!

Okay! It worked...

Now that he's being left alone, he moves to take advantage of the flank that the moon hag in front of him probably doesn't realize is occurring.

◆◆ Cast a spell ignition
Spell attack BLUE, fire damage: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (11) + 24 = 358d6 ⇒ (1, 6, 5, 4, 3, 5, 1, 5) = 30
On a critical success, the target takes double damage and 7d6 persistent fire damage.
◆ Cast a spell shield

After the incoherent babbling, Jevar still isn't doing much better with his confidence.

Reflexively, he summons a solid wall between him and the moon hag in front of him.

◆◆ Cast a spell: Illusory object (DC33, frightened 1), area marked on map.

Take care of yourself! Hope you feel better soon.

Jevar does not appreciate when they get that close.

Don't they know I'm the squishy one!

He carefully steps back

◆ Step

and tries fire again.

◆◆ Cast a spell ignition
Spell attack BLUE, fire damage: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (1) + 24 = 258d4 ⇒ (4, 2, 4, 1, 2, 4, 3, 2) = 22

Something is ruining his aim. Are the hags doing more than he realizes?

Back. Back!

After those two turns I'm guessing RED is down.

Jevar sprints out wide to his left to get a little distance.

◆ Stride 25ft

Throwing his hands forward, splaying his fingers a bolt of fire forms and speeds at...

◆◆ Cast a spell ignition
Spell attack BLUE, fire damage: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (8) + 24 = 328d4 ⇒ (1, 3, 1, 4, 1, 3, 3, 3) = 19
On a critical success, the target takes double damage and 7d4 persistent fire damage.

Jevar does a double take at the spell the hags attempted on Kolgradd, remarking

Careful what you wish for. I think they can make things happen!

Whatever they turn him into, Jevar decides he will be unseen.

◆ Reach spell (concentrate, spellshape)
◆◆ Cast a spell: Invisibility rank 4 on Kolgradd
Invisibility round 1/10

Jevar grimaces.

I sense that didn't work...

He reflexively tightens his grip on the dream staff.

Would it help if somebody else botted him? Or is it just easier for you to do it?

We are just passing through. We are here researching this ancient city for posterity in academic pursuits.

Jevar has gotten someone better lately at deceit, though not as good as some. At this time he hopes they'll let the party be to find the stellae.

LIE! Deception +19

Jevar glances at the three women with intrigue, but he tries to not stare.

DC31 Occultism: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (11) + 22 = 33

Moon hags... I understand you have an uncanny knack for predictions, but there is often a cost for such knowledge. Perhaps we shouldn't attempt to cheat fate by inquiring about our outcomes, and instead just act. What omens do you sense in us?

Jevar, I think your spell attack modifier should be one higher ;)

Hehe, right! Updated my bbcode code cheatsheet for that and the higher DC

And I don't think it matters how. We have to just keep battering it until the protection is gone!

Perhaps with better aim...

◆◆ Cast a spell ignition
Spell attack (bless), fire damage: 1d20 + 23 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 23 + 1 = 448d4 ⇒ (4, 3, 2, 3, 1, 3, 1, 3) = 20
On a critical success, the target takes double damage and 7d4 persistent fire damage.

He then pulls something from his pack.

◆ Interact: draw Acid flask, moderate

Jevar wonders if this thing burns. It looks like it might...

◆◆ Cast a spell ignition
Spell attack, fire damage: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (7) + 23 = 308d4 ⇒ (3, 3, 1, 4, 1, 1, 3, 2) = 18
On a critical success, the target takes double damage and 7d4 persistent fire damage.

He tries to remember something about it.

◆ Recall knowledge (Arcana(M) +28, Nature +19, Occultism +22, Religion +19)

Jevar will prepare for the coming threat by casting Haste on Kolgradd.

Oh yeah. That is a big deal and takes a lot of energy. Do what you need to do. We'll be here after.

Jevar is mystified as Upianshe disappears into the blade.

I thought that would release her spirit completely. It seems she believes she still has purpose in this endeavor.

Hearing Kolgradd's suggestion, he agrees.

A little rest, or perhaps calling it a day before we cross over might be a good idea.