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John will spend his downtime doing 'Off-Hours Study'.

In that case, I will make Siraya's design my top pick.

John nods in satisfaction, letting out a sigh of relief when the final foe falls.

Thoughts: The Matriarch's design was thematic, but would have given a *very* bumpy ride. The winter wolf's one would have been difficult to scale-up to an actual *train*. Firozet's design was interesting, but I feel relying upon fire elementals in a land of ice and snow would be problematic. I find the dwarf's design hilarious, but I am nervous about the fact that it is rocket-propelled... the possibility of it just going 'BOOOM!' worries me, although I suppose it would be no less dangerous than an actual steam train, and is actually the closest to the source material.

Ultimately, I suppose the most practical choices (to me at least) would be Surkzin's planar-portal-based design, or Siraya's 'adaptable' design... although I could be convinced to support the dwarf's design if the rest of the party preferred it.

John grits his teeth, Steps back, and throws another volley of needles at Green.

Needle Darts(AC): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24, for 4d4 ⇒ (3, 2, 4, 4) = 13 Cold Iron Piercing damage.

John narrows his eyes, Steps back, and throws more darts, this time at Green.

Needle Darts(AC): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13, for 4d4 ⇒ (2, 1, 2, 2) = 7 Cold Iron Piercing damage.

John Strides, and takes a pot-shot at Blue.

Needle Darts(AC): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (20) + 9 = 29, for 4d4 ⇒ (4, 2, 4, 2) = 12*2 = 24 Cold Iron Piercing damage, and 2 Persistent Bleed.

Oh! I thought there was a pillar in the way. I targeted Green purely because I thought it was the only one I had an unobstructed line of sight on. In that case, yes! Please target Red :-)

Battle Medicine (DC 20): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26, for 2d8 + 10 ⇒ (3, 5) + 10 = 18 Healing.

After applying a field-patch to his wounds, John tosses some needles at Green.

Needle Darts(AC): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16, for 4d4 ⇒ (2, 2, 4, 2) = 10 Cold Iron Piercing damage.

Fort: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20.
Reflex: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6.
Reflex, HP: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11.

John resists the curse, but narrowly avoids being turned into a popsicle.

"Much obliged for admitting your guilt," John notes dryly.

He then tosses some cold iron needles at witch.

Needle Darts(AC): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (20) + 9 = 29, for 4d4 ⇒ (4, 3, 2, 3) = 12*2 = 24 Cold Iron Piercing damage + 2 Persistent Bleed.

He then attempts to ID her.

Society: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20.

John goes off on a lengthy technical explanation regarding the amulet, the necromantic energy that it channeled to animate the crow swarms, and the way that it is completely unlike the energies underpinning the hobgoblin's train... but notes that grafting giant chicken legs onto trains *does* have necromantic overtones.

Religion: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18.

"Moreover, the twigjack who... 'led them astray'... was themselves the pawn of another, greater power... somehow related to this amulet," he says, proffering the necromantic relic that the twigjack wore. "I do not suppose anyone recognises it?"

John does not particular care for the goblins, but that is just a personal preference. If they wish to express contrition for their actions, and attempt to build rapport with the Queen, I see no reason not to let them do so!

"I guess they are coming back with us?"

John cautiously moves to inspect the trains for damage, relying on those more skilled in diplomacy to actually calm the goblins.

John Strides away from the crows, and vomits another, weaker, gout of flame at them.

Breathe Fire (15' cone AoE): 2d6 ⇒ (4, 4) = 8 Fire damage. DC 19 Reflex.

Reflex: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16.

John curses as he bleeds from numerous small scratches.

John Strides forward, and calling upon his draconic ancestor, vomits a great gout of fire at Blue and Yellow!

Breathe Fire (15' cone AoE): 4d6 ⇒ (4, 2, 4, 5) = 15 Fire damage. DC 19 Reflex.

John attempts to rationally convince the goblins that the twigjack is not the most dependable of leiges.

"Really, you want someone powerful and rational to lead you - not someone maladjusted and prone to explosions of rage that are likely to get you killed."

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27.

John likewise notices the creature touching the amulet.

He cogitates for a bit.

Nature - RK to ID the creature: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22.

Does the amulet look like a holy symbol, or something else?

"King or not, theft is still theft. We respectfully request that you return that which your subjects stole. We would not want an international incident to develop, after all."

With the snake now clearly visible, John attempts to fry it again.

Concealment: 1d20 ⇒ 17.
Ignition(AC): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24, for 3d4 ⇒ (2, 3, 2) = 7 Fire damage.

John tosses some icicles at Blue...

Concealment: 1d20 ⇒ 1.
Ignition(AC): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24, for 3d4 ⇒ (2, 2, 2) = 6 Cold damage.

...and misses.

John attempts to blast Blue.

Concealment: 1d20 ⇒ 19.
Ignition(Amp): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17, for 2d10 ⇒ (4, 10) = 14 Fire damage, and 1 Fire Splash damage.

John winces, and grumbles under his breath.

"I'm a researcher, not a wilderness-lover..."

Nonetheless, he gamely follows along.

Arcana: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15.

John manages to shut down the trap.

John attempts to deactivate the trap.

Arcana: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18.

Society: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24.

John readily identifies which games are important.

John instantly dives for the jewelled egg...

Thievery: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (18) + 0 = 18.

...surprising even himself when he stops it from hitting the ground.

John shakes his head at Redcap's disapproval.

"That is not quite what I meant - Irrisen is a multi-species-dominant society, and out of the major groups thus far not represented in this endeavor, we only have the trolls and goblins left - the former were more like to go on a rampage, whilst the latter were more likely to try something tricky."

John looks around the icy corridor, and attempts to pick the least-slippery way forward.

Nature: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20.

John clicks his tongue, and wrinkles his nose in disgust.

"Of course it was goblins. It had to be, didn't it?"

John attempts to untangle the magical theory underpinning the train's operation.

Arcana: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18.

John Dee happily expounds upon his knowledge of witchwargs.

Nature: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23.

...the fact that he knows a fair bit about them is probably a little concerning!

Starting tomorrow morning (local time), I will likely be without internet access for the weekend. Please bot me as required.

John greets her politely in the Fey language, and then attempts to say something witty.

Nature: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21.

"Actually, have you considered the possibilities inherent in using ooze to grease the wheels...? It is a far more renewable resource than boggard saliva, at least."

Ooze Lore: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17.

John attempts to puzzle-out the principles behind it.

Arcana: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22.

John favours Redcap with a long, long look... but refrains from saying anything.

"I must admit, the concept sounds utterly fascinating - rapid mass transit will provide all sorts of opportunities when it comes to the mobility of the people, transfer of goods (including perishables), and the rapid-dissemination of news!"

John is a tall, rangy human male with a faint predatory glint to his face, and brilliant sea-green eyes that feel like they could swallow anyone who stares to closely.

He bows politely to Calix.

"Well met. I am John Dee. What is the most appropriate way for us to address her Majesty? Is bowing sufficient, or would it be recommended to prostrate ourselves? Also, has there been anything bothering her of late?"

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