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Jiki realizes that the only hope for the Pathfinders is a quick end to the fight and then organizing the town to stop the spread of the fire. He mentally reviews the options available to him, and finds the bow to be the only one that will not wither harm his allies or fail outright is simple archery. He sputters out a final set of inspirational music before taking two shots.

◆ Cast a Spell
"♪ Anthem of valor, *koff* hearts ignite,
♪ *koff* With melody's fire, we rise *koff* to fight.
Courageous *koff* Anthem!"

◆ Strike

+1 Striking Astral Shortbow 'душаснега': 1d20 + 15 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (19) + 15 + 1 - 1 = 34
Piercing Damage: 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (6, 1) + 1 = 8
Spirit Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3
Deadly: 1d10 ⇒ 6

◆ Strike

+1 Striking Astral Shortbow 'душаснега': 1d20 + 15 - 5 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (1) + 15 - 5 + 1 - 1 = 11
Piercing Damage: 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (4, 2) + 1 = 7
Spirit Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6
Deadly: 1d10 ⇒ 9

Critical Piercing Damage?: 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (3, 3) + 1 = 7
Critical Spirit Damage?: 1d6 ⇒ 6

He then gulps in a lungful of air while he still can.

I will be traveling for work Wednesday through Friday. I should still be able to post, but if you need to bot me, Jiki will Anthem and then cast a spell each turn - soothe if someone is below 50% HP, something damaging otherwise.

What happened with Leo's heal? Jiki is dropping another soothe but needs to know who to target.

◆ Cast a Spell
"♪ Anthem of valor, hearts ignite,
♪ With melody's fire, we rise to fight.
Courageous Anthem!"

◆◆ Cast a Spell (Signature)
"♪ Gentle hum, soothing balm,
♪ Comfort's touch, bring inner calm.
Soothe!"
Healing: 3d10 + 12 ⇒ (10, 7, 8) + 12 = 37

On Leo if the HP on the tracker is correct, Katrina if he healed himself.

Courageous Anthem round 3/3. I'll be re-upping this on my turn every round that I'm conscious, so the Pathfinders will never be without it.

Katrina looks like she could use some help, so Jiki eases some of her injuries.

◆◆ Cast a Spell (Signature)
"♪ Gentle hum, soothing balm,
♪ Comfort's touch, bring inner calm.
Soothe!"
Healing: 4d10 + 16 ⇒ (10, 9, 6, 10) + 16 = 51

One point off... hope you don't need that last hit point! You do also get +2 on saves against mental effects for 1 minute.

"You did well, but I think you need a breather."

◇ Drop Rod of Wonder

"Looks like the shooting gallery is next on the list."

◆Interact to draw bow

Fortitude DC 22: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (17) + 16 = 33

"This is going to be fun. Or not. We'll see."

Courageous Anthem round 2/3

◆ Interact to draw an item.

◆◆ Rod of Wonder (targeting Blue)

Effect: 1d100 ⇒ 23 (https://2e.aonprd.com/Equipment.aspx?ID=265)
Spell Attack: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (9) + 17 = 26
Recharge: 1d4 ⇒ 4 hours

Electricity crackles out of the wand, striking the blue enemy (and likely no one else).

Electricity Damage: 4d12 ⇒ (11, 6, 6, 10) = 33
Basic Reflex DC 27

"Ooh, nifty!"

No rush. Hope your dad is okay.

"Ooh, I have got to learn to do that!"

"Well, someone needs to get down there, and it shouldn't be me!"

◇ Cast a Spell
"♪ Notes linger on, a spectral grace,
♪ Echoes of music, time can't erase.
Lingering Composition!"
Performance vs. level-based DC: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (11) + 19 = 30

◆ Cast a Spell
"♪ Anthem of valor, hearts ignite,
♪ With melody's fire, we rise to fight.
Courageous Anthem!"

Allies get +1 to attack, damage and saves against fear for 3 rounds.

"Though there's something I always wanted to try... I just need a better vantage point."

◆◆ Cast a Spell
"♪ Portal's call, traverse the veil,
♪ Step through time, the stars set sail.
Translocate!"

Jiki follows the main vanguard, inspiring both the Pathfinders and the fighters of Freedom Town. He occasionally looses an arrow or telekinetically hurls a stone if things get hairy, but mostly focuses on making the rest of the team the best they can be.

Performance (M) DC 23: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (5) + 20 = 25

Her accompaniment is adequate...

Success, 20 gp.

Jiki does bard things.

◇ Cast a Spell
"♪ Notes linger on, a spectral grace,
♪ Echoes of music, time can't erase.
Lingering Composition!"
Performance vs. level-based DC: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (12) + 19 = 31

◆ Cast a Spell
"♪ Anthem of valor, hearts ignite,
♪ With melody's fire, we rise to fight.
Courageous Anthem!"

All allies get +1 to attack, damage and saves vs. fear for 3 rounds.

◆◆ Cast a Spell
"♪ Twilight's grasp, darkness cast,
♪ Shadows surge, the die is cast.
Shadow Blast!"
Slashing Damage: 5d8 ⇒ (8, 8, 5, 6, 8) = 35
Basic Reflex or Will DC 27

Jiki stops playing and starts organizing.

Diplomacy, Hero Point, Promotional Vestments: 1d20 + 20 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 20 + 1 = 25

But by now they're too interested in having fun.

Jiki goes back to play with the drakes some more.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (1) + 20 = 21

And gets bitten for his troubles.

If the crit fail reduces our readiness, I'll hero point that.

Things seem well in hand to the bard.

◇ Delay

Jiki continues to inspire the Pathfinders.

◇ Cast a Spell
"♪ Notes linger on, a spectral grace,
♪ Echoes of music, time can't erase.
Lingering Composition!"
Performance vs. level-based DC: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (17) + 19 = 36

◆ Cast a Spell
"♪ Anthem of valor, hearts ignite,
♪ With melody's fire, we rise to fight.
Courageous Anthem!"

Allies get +1 to attack, damage and saves against fear for 3 rounds.

With no need for further magic now, he fires a pair of arrows at Blue.

◆ Strike

+1 Striking Astral Shortbow 'душаснега': 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (15) + 15 = 30
Piercing Damage: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 5) = 7
Spirit Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2
Deadly: 1d10 ⇒ 10

◆ Strike

+1 Striking Astral Shortbow 'душаснега': 1d20 + 15 - 5 ⇒ (2) + 15 - 5 = 12
Piercing Damage: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 3) = 6
Spirit Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6
Deadly: 1d10 ⇒ 6

Jiki moves closer, tries to learn more about these creatures, and starts an inspiring song.

◆ Stride

◆ Recall Knowledge

Bardic Lore +15 is most likely to be used.

◇ Cast a Spell
"♪ Notes linger on, a spectral grace,
♪ Echoes of music, time can't erase.
Lingering Composition!"
Performance vs. level-based DC: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (7) + 19 = 26

◆ Cast a Spell
"♪ Anthem of valor, hearts ignite,
♪ With melody's fire, we rise to fight.
Courageous Anthem!"

Allies get +1 to attack, damage and saves against fear for 1 round.

Sorry, missed that Astrid was still in the first round. I don't suppose Jiki's roll could be his own second round roll?

Yes, wrangling drakes. Wrangle wrangle wrangle.

Jiki steps in to help Astrid arrange the evacuation.

Intimidation: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (19) + 15 = 34

"You heard what the nice lady with the big weapon said."

Wrangle! Wrangle! Wrangle!

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (15) + 20 = 35

Reflex Save: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (9) + 17 = 26

"Onward to glory, Pathfinders!"

But I bet we will get there just as the battle ends.

Jiki smacks his wand on the side of his leg, causing another missile to come out.

Force Damage: 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (1, 1) + 2 = 4

He keeps singing, and chucks a rock at the enemy with magic.

◆ Cast a Spell
"♪ Anthem of valor, hearts ignite,
♪ With melody's fire, we rise to fight.
Courageous Anthem!"

All allies get a +1 status bonus to attack rolls, damage rolls, and saves against fear effects for 1 round.

◆◆ Cast a Spell
"♪ Force unseen, object's flight,
♪ Guided by thought, through realms of light.
Telekinetic Projectile!"
Spell Attack: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (1) + 17 = 18
Bludgeoning Damage: 5d6 + 4 ⇒ (2, 1, 3, 2, 2) + 4 = 14

And remembers why he is always the comic relief in his tales.

Jiki wants to ensure that none of the blood on Astrid is her own.

◆◆ Cast a Spell (Signature)
"♪ Gentle hum, soothing balm,
♪ Comfort's touch, bring inner calm.
Soothe!"
Healing: 3d10 + 12 ⇒ (1, 3, 10) + 12 = 26

Armed with his guitar and sling, Thunderroot begins a rather depressing melody remniscient of 90s emo in some other world. "In tangled vines, where fears collide, against corrupted foes, our courage tried."

Inspired by their own song, they sling a stone at the scarecrow.

[dice=Sling, Courageous Anthem]1d20+5+1; 1d6+1

Remember your +1s
◆ Courageous Anthem ◆ Strike ◆ Reload

Their levels are a bit off, but Bláinn will definitely introduce Thunderroot to his friend Jiki after the mission. Would probably be a fun rap battle.

Sorry, out of focus points to stop audible effects.

"Exploding monsters. Why does it always have to be exploding monsters?"

Reflex vs. Blue: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (14) + 17 = 31
Reflex vs. Red: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (7) + 17 = 24

Both success = 21 total damage

◆ Cast a Spell
"♪ Anthem of valor, hearts ignite,
♪ With melody's fire, we rise to fight.
Courageous Anthem!"

Going to wait to see how everyone else is doing before my other two actions.

Jiki, the Flatulist wrote:

GM Tiger wrote:

Jiki - Level 9 DC is 26 so you made your DC. CA is good for 3 rounds unless I'm missing something.

The DC for the check is based on the highest-level recipient. That's 28 because of our various level 11s.

Do you have a link for that? Not that I don't believe you, but so that I can refer to it next time it comes up in my games. I always thought it was based on your DC

Lingering Composition

The DC is usually a standard-difficulty DC of a level equal to the highest-level target of your composition, but the GM can assign a different DC based on the circumstances.

So you can say 'good enough' if you want, but RAW I need to hit the level 11 DC. But I really need you to not this time, because otherwise I won't have focus left for this...

↺ Cast a Spell
"♪ Dissonant chords, disrupt the flow,
♪ Harmony shattered, your power's woe.
Counter Performance!"
Performance: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (13) + 19 = 32

All allies may use better of this check or their own save against the audible effect.

Because that is a success, Performer's Heart gives Jiki a critical success instead without needing to roll the save separately.

◆ Cast a Spell
"♪ Anthem of valor, hearts ignite,
♪ With melody's fire, we rise to fight.
Courageous Anthem!"

All allies get a +1 status bonus to attack rolls, damage rolls, and saves against fear effects for 1 round.

Katrina is just out of range of Soothe, so Jiki needs to move to a more tactically advantageous position.

◆ Stride

◆ Shield

His wand fires another missile at Red.

Force Damage: 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (2, 2) + 2 = 6

I forgot to fire a missile on round 2. If that can be retconned, Red can take another 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (4, 3) + 2 = 9.

Jiki - Level 9 DC is 26 so you made your DC. CA is good for 3 rounds unless I'm missing something.

The DC for the check is based on the highest-level recipient. That's 28 because of our various level 11s.

Is sonic damage an auditory effect? If so, Jiki can try to counter it.

↺ Cast a Spell
"♪ Dissonant chords, disrupt the flow,
♪ Harmony shattered, your power's woe.
Counter Performance!"
Any affected allies use the better of their own save or Performance: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (15) + 19 = 34

Jiki resumes his inspiring song and drops a cloud of phantasmal knives on the horde.

◇ Cast a Spell
"♪ Notes linger on, a spectral grace,
♪ Echoes of music, time can't erase.
Lingering Composition!"
Performance vs. level-based DC: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (7) + 19 = 26

◆ Cast a Spell
"♪ Anthem of valor, hearts ignite,
♪ With melody's fire, we rise to fight.
Courageous Anthem!"

Allies get +1 status bonus to attack rolls, damage rolls, and saves against fear effects for 1 round.

◆◆ Cast a Spell
"♪ Twilight's grasp, darkness cast,
♪ Shadows surge, the die is cast.
Shadow Blast!"
Slashing Damage: 5d8 ⇒ (8, 5, 1, 2, 7) = 23
Basic Reflex or Will DC 27

"Time for the bard to do bard things. No offense, Astrid."

◇ Cast a Spell
"♪ Notes linger on, a spectral grace,
♪ Echoes of music, time can't erase.
Lingering Composition!"
Performance vs. level-based DC: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (2) + 19 = 21

◆ Cast a Spell
"♪ Anthem of valor, hearts ignite,
♪ With melody's fire, we rise to fight.
Courageous Anthem!"

All get +1 status bonus to attack rolls, damage rolls, and saves against fear effects for 1 round.

◆ Interact to draw wand of manifold missiles

◆ Cast a Spell
"♪ A storm of force, unleashed and free,
♪ Arcane tempest, fury's decree.
Magic Missile!"
Force Damage: 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (3, 2) + 2 = 7 vs. Blue

"Gee, paperwork again? Not like they processed the name change I submitted yet. Fine, here's your form..."

Jiki enjoys a good horse story and would appreciate knowing the best ways to deal with undead, as he has not encountered many, so starts a conversation with Kharig.

"Reservations, no. I've been through worse than undead. I'm also curious what the cause of this advance is, if you happen to know. Or anything else that might help us prepare. Not that it seems we have much time for that."

"I meant fitting the name itself. Rhyming Hagsneiðari... not the easiest feat."

Jiki will fill in details of Astrid's story that she wasn't present for.

Performance, Aid: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (12) + 19 = 31

I realized that Leo is still pretty young at 22. It makes sense to me that he feels ill equipped to be a war leader. I'm hoping that I can get some good rp ammo to fuel Leo's growth.

22 is venerable for adventurers from non-long-lived races!

Jiki does in fact speak Skald! I had forgotten.

"That blade earned the name, Astrid. Though it may be hard to fit into the stories I've been writing."

Crunch - retrained a feat to Pet in the remaster rebuild. Fluff - he followed me home from the dreamscape, can I keep him?

The goblin stops short and looks around the room. "Ah! Yes! Astrid, how have you been doing since our little trip? And... do I see Marta coming down the hall? Hello! Hello!"

Slides updated. I have three hirelings I can choose from to bring with me, depending on what seems the most useful. No, I really didn't have anything else I could buy when Fame was phased out. Leaning Sneezewort, since we have masters at the other two skills.

Murabara (Medicine +13, Theatre Lore +13, Absalom Lore +13, Inoculation)
Sneezewort (Survival +13, Games Lore +13, Hunting Lore +13, Experienced Tracker)
The 79th Magi (Crafting +13, Shelyn Lore +13, Engineering Lore +13, Quick Repair)

I also have one glyph and Magical Mentor.

A blue-skinned goblin rushes into the room, out of breath. If he has some sort of grand backstory, it is well hidden beneath a set of colorful - or, more accurately, gaudy - performer's clothing. He's dragging behind him a suit of armor that it doesn't look like he's had time to don, and strapped to his back are a well-worn bow and quiver and a pack stuffed with writings and magical devices with unusual auras, plus a single silver die held in a pouch made from an oddment of chainmail.

"Sorry I'm late. I was just working on a piece with Zarta, and, well, you know how she can be. Can't carry a tune in a bag of holding, but still thinks she can tell you about diminished fifths and monophonic textures. Plus, I think I used up all my rhymes in that last fight. That lady - not Zarta, the other one - just wouldn't let up! But I think I will have a good verse about that dreamscape, as soon as I find a synonym for 'orange' that rhymes, and..."

Seeing the flat stares of the other Pathfinders, he brings himself up short. "Um, right. I'm Jiki. I'm here to befuddle our foes and then write about how incredible the Pathfinders - except maybe one weird little goblin - handle whatever fate throws at them! So... what is fate throwing at us? Did I miss the briefing?"

Jiki got a makeover when Player Core came out. Need to check that everything has been updated correctly.

Been hunting Aslynn since my paladin found her in PF1 S7.

I'm getting my family group ready for an Aslynn run (Electric Lab - Electric Castle - Hag's Claw) as soon as I get them out of 6th level. Looking forward to reading this.

I definitely need to prep a bunch of rhymes for Aslynn to use at various points (unless you have helpfully provided them). The back and forth was a lot of fun, and as others have said, PbP is the perfect format for that - more time to come up with quips, and doesn't slow the game to use them.

Just a great experience all around. Paizo picked the right person to close out the season.

Chronicle looks good. Thanks to everyone for a great game, especially Valen for running... and writing, and putting up with me.

Jiki begins another verse - "♪ You thought you could rule us in our dreams...." - but stops, out of breath.

"Know what, hag, never mind. You lost the sing off, and you lost everything else. I know quite a few taverns that would be better places to sing more about your defeat than here."

The goblin approaches each of their allies in turn. To Star, he says. "Your life is yours now. I hope to see you at the Grand Lodge one day, but even if our paths never cross again, live it well."

"And your body and soul are yours," he continues to Narcela. "Though I think they will be in good hands, should you choose to share them."

He then approaches Revecka. "Just... wow! Is there anything you can't do with electricity? Could you amp up my flute?"

Finally, he approaches Zarta. "Backup plans." he remarks simply before returning to the team.

He offers a hand to each of the gathered Pathfinders. "It was an honor to work with you all. I could not have had a better group at my side t bring down this villain, and you can be sure the story of what you did here will be sung far and wide."

Link goes to Ukh's chronicle.

Day Job, Performance (E), DC 23: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (5) + 20 = 25

Jiki has a few more unflattering rhymes about Aslynn to add to his repertoire.

Guidance does not stack with inspire courage, which you have until Jiki's turn starts.

Sensing the tables turning against the night hag, Jiki steps forward and begins a new song that turns the tables on her.

"♪ I'll flip the script, turn the tables on your game,
♪ Your nightmarish legacy won't bear my name,
♪ I'll be the hero, the victor in this tale,
♪ Your haunting whispers, they're growing frail."

◆ Cast a Spell
"♪ Funereal dirge, shadows creep,
♪ Fear's embrace, from slumber's deep.
Dirge of Doom!"

Aslynn is frightened 1 and cannot reduce that value while within 30 feet of Jiki.

"♪ You're a creature of nightmares, a phantom of dread,
♪ But I'll face your shadows, no fear in my thread,
♪ You're just a nightmare, a figment of fright,
♪ I'll cast you out, bring forth the light."

◆◆ Cast a Spell
"♪ Maiden's kiss, life's essence drained,
♪ Veins like rivers, strength regained.
Vampiric Maiden!"
Piercing Damage: 4d4 ⇒ (4, 2, 1, 3) = 10
Negative Damage: 4d4 ⇒ (3, 2, 2, 2) = 9 and gain this much temporary HP
Fortitude DC 27

"♪ In the realm of dreams, you may have sway,
♪ But in the waking world, you'll fade away,
♪ I'll be the dawn after your endless night,
♪ In the face of my rhymes, you lose the fight."

"'Missiles I made upon you rain?' Do you stammer
Or do you need lessons on manners as well as grammar?"

◆ Cast a Spell
"♪ Anthem of valor, hearts ignite,
♪ With melody's fire, we rise to fight.
Inspire Courage!"

"♪ Your whispers in the night won't bring me down,
♪ I'll wear a crown of courage, dispelling your frown,
♪ You're just a specter, a ghostly facade,
♪ I'll shatter your darkness, leave you awed.

◆◆ Cast a Spell
"♪ Time's grip tightens, movement wanes,
♪ Sluggish steps, as minutes drain.
Slow!"
Fortitude DC 27

"♪ You thought you had me, trapped in your snare,
♪ But I break free, breathe the fresh air,
♪ Your haunting laughter won't echo for long,
♪ I'll rewrite the script, sing a triumphant song."

Jiki resumes his singing and taunting. Just out of range of a useful Dige of Doom, though.

"♪ Your tricks are weak, your illusions thin,
♪ I'll fight the terror you bring, I'll win,
♪ I'll be the dreamer who conquers your fears,
♪ With every word I say, with every rap that I steer.

◆ Cast a Spell
"♪ Anthem of valor, hearts ignite,
♪ With melody's fire, we rise to fight.
Inspire Courage!"

"♪ So night hag, it's time to fade away,
♪ No more nightmares, no more dismay,
♪ I'll be the one to set the night free,
♪ No more haunting, you can't mess with me.

◆◆ Cast a Spell vs. Aslynn
"♪ Sorrow's song, the heartstrings tear,
♪ Despair's grip, in shadows wear.
Agonizing Despair!"
Mental Damage: 4d6 ⇒ (1, 3, 5, 4) = 13
Will DC 27

"♪ You're a mirage in the shadows, a twisted illusion,
♪ But my rhymes cut through, a lyrical infusion,
♪ I'll dismantle your nightmares, brick by brick,
♪ Your reign of terror ends, it's making me sick.

Will Save, Resolve: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (16) + 15 = 31
Counts as a critical success, so no damage.

"That glimpse of fate holds no fear for this bard.
You're the one falling here, and you will fall hard!"

GM, I just realized that I didn't choose Sound Burst as a signature spell (or at least didn't keep it that way), so I should have only expended a 2nd-level slot and did 15 fewer damage to Aslynn and 8 fewer to the minion.

"♪ Your claws are sharp, your cackle's chilling,
♪ But I'm the one with power, and I'm willing,
♪ To stand up to your reign of fear and dread,
♪ With every verse I spit, I'll leave you in the red.

Inspire Courage round 3/3

"And your rhymes are just getting worse."

◆ Bon Mot

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (5) + 20 = 25 vs. Aslynn's Will DC

"♪ I'll be the beacon of hope, the light in the night,
♪ I'll pierce your darkness with all my might,
♪ You thrive on fear, on the tears that you sow,
♪ But I'll banish your darkness, watch it go.

This one, however, is a signature.

◆◆ Cast a Spell (Heightened)
"♪ Sorrow's song, the heartstrings tear,
♪ Despair's grip, in shadows wear.
Agonizing Despair!"
Mental Damage: 6d6 ⇒ (4, 5, 3, 1, 5, 5) = 23
Will DC 27

"♪ I'm the hero in this story, you're just the villain,
♪ My rhymes will break your curse, leave you chillin',
♪ In the shadows where you belong, you see,
♪ No more night hag, you're defeated by me.

Can I take that second set of saves? ;)

"Well, if you are going to stand next to each other like dummies, you can have the sort of command performance only a master flatulist can provide!"

The music and... less tonal sounds... continue.

Inspire Courage round 2/3

"♪ You're just a nightmare, a dream gone bad,
♪ I'll turn the tables on you, make you feel so sad,
♪ With every rhyme I spit, with every word I say,
♪ I'll banish you from my mind, make you fade away.

◆◆ Cast a Spell (Heightened)
"♪ Echoes surge, sonic wave,
♪ Sound explodes, the brave shall save.
Sound Burst!"
Sonic Damage: 4d10 ⇒ (1, 10, 6, 9) = 26
Fortitude DC 27

"♪ I'll expose your secrets, your dark and twisted plan,
♪ No longer will you haunt me, you'll crumble and then,
♪ I'll write your end, erase your wicked lore,
♪ No more night hag, you're not welcome anymore.

The goblin takes a potshot at Aslynn, because why not?

◆ Strike

+1 Striking Shortbow: 1d20 + 15 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 15 + 1 = 27
Piercing Cold Iron Damage: 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (3, 4) + 1 = 8
Deadly: 1d10 ⇒ 5

"♪ You can't keep me down, you can't control my fate,
♪ I'll stand tall, break free from your grip, it's not too late,
♪ Your nightmarish reign is over, it's the end of the line,
♪ I'll shine a light so bright, and you'll be left behind.

I hope this is everything you dreamed of (pun intended) when you wrote this.