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For what it's worth, Spheres is more flexible than Pathfinder. If you want some help with a Spherecaster (or just Sphere fighter) I'd be happy to.

That does sound pretty wild. Who needs crunch? Dispense with dice rolls and declare success.

No worries. Glad we're all on the same page.
Nurai, do you have an idea of who else you might like to play?

It is crazy times. I just moved and my work situation has been crazy. Plus my kid's school during all the pandemic stuff.

This has been one of my favorite games in the past, but these days it seems there's not enough people to keep it going. Bad timing on people dropping out and the world blowing up.

I think if we want to save it, it might be best to narrate the closing of this chapter, recruit a couple of fresh faces, I'll bring back Solomon, and we can get into some trouble once again.

Thoughts?

How are we doing?

Was that roll to bypass my SR? I didn't think Jennifer or Nurai had SR. Which I've totally been forgetting mine but oh well.
Fort: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19
Perception: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (13) + 14 = 27

"Look, they're taking to the air! Does this boat have anti-air measures? I don't want to be in the sky when those go off!" Kaelic weighs his options, but the hope that the ship would have defenses is offset by his concern about being caught in the crossfire. He slashes at one last support before flying back to the deck of the ship.

Iron Cutter: 1d20 + 9 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 9 + 3 = 16, Damage: 1d8 + 5 + 2 + 1d3 ⇒ (7) + 5 + 2 + (3) = 17
Berserking for -2 AC & 7 temp HP

Was that roll to bypass my SR? I didn't think Jennifer or Nurai had SR. Which I've totally been forgetting mine but oh well.
Fort: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17
Perception: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (14) + 14 = 28

Kaelic focuses his healing energy within himself as he maintains his flight in the face of explosive spell energy. Shrugging off most of the damage, he persists in his labor of slashing supports with an unearthly fury.
lay on hands self: 3d6 ⇒ (6, 3, 5) = 14
Iron Cutter: 1d20 + 9 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 9 + 3 = 21, Damage: 1d8 + 5 + 2 + 1d3 ⇒ (7) + 5 + 2 + (1) = 15
Berserking for -2 AC & 7 temp HP

Reflex fireball: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21 8 damage
Reflex lightning: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10 26 damage
34 damage - 10 electric resistance - 7 temp HP = 17

To be clear, I can't cut the supports with the sword, or I can only cut one at a time?

Kaelic takes to the air, his fey wings lifting him easily off the ground. The course is simple, but dangerous: use iron-cutter to sever the supports and bring the platforms down. "Let's tip the scales in our favor!"

Fly speed 45ft. Attack rolled assuming I can reach one.
Iron Cutter: 1d20 + 9 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 9 + 3 = 25, Damage: 1d8 + 5 + 2 + 1d3 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 2 + (2) = 14
Berserking for -2 AC & 7 temp HP

Can I have a refresher on viable targets/current timeline? Is there anyone I can shoot? Anyone of apparent priority? Are we fighting until the last turtle?

Ah, didn't catch the new round thing. I think you're right about the C4.

Kaelic channels again, warm light washing over those around him. "You might want to get behind some cover." Was all he could think to say before who-knows-what was about to happen. Would it work? Would it make a huge mess? Would there be a rain of dangerous debris? In a moment that mystery would be solved.

channel: 3d6 ⇒ (3, 4, 1) = 8

Hey, is there an obvious "driver" on these giant turtles?

They're probably just using the Windows default.

Hm, I guess I let this one get away from me a bit. I channeled about 2oz of energy to save the world.

Reflex: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23
Kaelic avoids the worst of the lightning but the damage is still considerable. He channels a wave of warm energy to heal those around who also suffered from the blast.
channel energy: 3d6 ⇒ (3, 3, 2) = 8

Same state, different city. Things are bad all over in TX. Heading North to the country where I have some isolated family.

Yeah, I'm actually taking my kid and moving out of state for a while to get away from the COVID. It's a lot.

How's everyone?

Yeah, one round out ideally.

I assumed I had a remote detonator. In that case, uh... Well, I want to leave time to GTFO but I'd like them all to go off at least 1 round before they arrive.

Kaelic decides to deal with this turtle problem head-on. "Cover me."
He then flies out towards the first turtle and begins to unpack some the C4 they'd been assigned to destroy the ship. Seems they wouldn't be needing it for that anymore. He makes sure to secure it somewhere that looks soft and not too close to the ship itself.
"I saw this on a movie once." He reassures.
Let's blow this joint

I did the bloodmath. Checks out.

Will vs mind-affecting: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (3) + 14 = 17 Impressively I have failed

Kaelic was just a split second too slow to miss the full force of the fireball, but luckily the caster's will was weak and the magic washed over him harmlessly. Dusting a bit of ash from his sleeve, Kaelic shot back at the mage with something a little more modern.
Autofire, same as before: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26, Damage: 2d8 ⇒ (3, 1) = 4
That should give me another hit from autofire
Extra damage: 2d8 ⇒ (3, 7) = 10

I have Spell Resistance 17 fyi
Reflex: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 5 + 2 = 17 drat

Kaelic knelt down and fired an automatic burst at one of the mages that looked less irritated by Jennifer than the others. Not just because he probably resisted her spell, but because if he had to put up with Jennifer then so would they. Or else bullets.

The cold iron rounds made him shiver, but he was glad to be sending them downrange instead of having it the other way around.

Autofire: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18, Damage: 2d8 ⇒ (5, 2) = 7
If that hits by +5 or more, I get another 2d8. I'm assuming that's against touch AC. Cold iron rounds. -4 if not proficient.

As soon as I figure out how to use this rifle I intend to lay down some suppressive fire.
Need to look at the reference doc and my sheet to figure out what's up.

No I meant I'll wait until they're 2 rounds out to shower them with bullets. Obviously I wasn't paying attention to Jennifer.

Alright I'll wait.

I'm assuming they won't be in range of the flamethrower any time soon, but when would it be practical to rain down automatic leaded fury?

Kaelic hung back and produced some assault rifles from his pack. "I had a feeling these would come in handy. Thank you Valda." He said before he kissed one and then started to hand them out to whoever wanted one.

"I think I'd better hang back in case they find a way past you two." Kaelic hands off a couple of healing items and says his well wishes before making his own preparations.
I think I have Mother's Mercy and Liquid Life (one each) and a Cleansing Potion for each of you.

"I was trying to forget that. And I was doing a good job too, thanks."

Kaelic nodded. "I assumed as much. And no, I don't think the British will give you any trouble. Not after you helped them out like this."
He brandished Izami and began to summon up magic, light and winds stirring up around him.
Re-casting my buffs and laying on hands on myself to top up HP. I think everyone else is full. Otherwise I might channel in the infirmary. Same amount of healing for me either way.
Healing: 3d6 ⇒ (1, 5, 6) = 12

Not that I have any illusion magic, but remind me what Artyom looks like?

"Let's get it all back and get Valda in on trying to break the ritual. I don't want to stay here any longer than we have to."

"Let's get a door open before this thing attracts more attention than it already has." Kaelic suggested, though he honestly didn't have much to contribute in that regard. "Is there some kind of librarian in the house?" He asked sarcastically.

"Great, this looks like it. Who can put this thing together without killing us all?" Kaelic asks with obvious worry on his brow. "You don't want me messing with something like this. I know just enough to be dangerous."

"Illusions can trick a mortal mind, but I think we have the magic necessary to uncover such a thing. Right Nurai?" Kaelic was being a bit hopeful, but he was sure they could figure it out somehow.

"Didn't we pass by a ship on the way here that we didn't explore? And has anyone checked the hold of the Blackwing?" Kaelic pondered aloud in hopes that someone had a better picture of what was going on. "I bet we can find another part and finish this artifact. I'm not sure if that's actually smart, but..." He trailed off. He didn't really like messing with magical artifacts, but they didn't have a lot of options here. That crew needed to get home.

"Let's just finish this."

"I like where this is going, but there's still something missing. And the closer we get to putting this thing together, the more unwanted attention I'm afraid we may attract. I'm not totally sure what time it is, but I think I can make another trip before the day is done. What about the rest of you?"

I'm good with that plan.

Kaelic hesitated for a moment as the thing collapsed, then he sheathed his weapons and layed his hands upon Jennifer and Nurai. "Nature's blessing." He offered simply as the magic whipped up winds around them.

Cure Nurai: 1d8 + 24 ⇒ (5) + 24 = 29
Cure Jennifer: 1d8 + 24 ⇒ (2) + 24 = 26
Restorative Touch on Jennifer to remove fatigue

Kaelic resented the faery remarks but decided to let it go in the name of bringing down their mutual foe. He moved to get a good angle with Nurai and then, brandishing Izami and his wakizashi, he strikes out with wild fury.
-2 AC, +7 temp HP
+1 Katana (blooded strike, leg cutter, brutal strike, heavy swing): 1d20 + 9 + 3 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 9 + 3 - 2 - 2 = 21, Damage: 1d8 + 5 + 2 + 1d3 ⇒ (7) + 5 + 2 + (3) = 17 +2 if flanking, can teleport instead of walking to get there if needed
Mwk Wakizashi: 1d20 + 9 + 3 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 9 + 3 - 2 = 29, Damage: 1d6 + 4 + 2 + 1d3 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 2 + (3) = 11 +2 if flanking

Mwk Wakizashi confirm: 1d20 + 9 + 3 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 9 + 3 - 2 = 28, Damage: 1d6 + 4 + 2 + 1d3 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 2 + (2) = 9 +2 if flanking

If by some miracle the first one hits, it's 2 bleed dmg, DC 16 Fort vs trip, DC 16 Fort or staggered 2 rounds

Kaelic looked annoyed as the thing shrugged off his curse. Or, rather, laughed it off. How insulting.
He decided to back up Jennifer with a little bit of magic by way of revenge. "Come on lady, show him who's stronger." He suggested, sincerely hoping the angry librarian was indeed stronger.

Cure: 1d8 + 24 ⇒ (6) + 24 = 30

Kaelic was a little late to the party as the savagery exploded around him. But he decided to take a different approach, to the disappointment of Izami, and channeled a fey curse. "You look tired." He said simply as the words carried a haunting and compelling depth.
Deep Slumber, DC 17 (I think) vs Will

I guess let's roll out there and roll init.

"What is it? Trouble?" Kaelic asks, considering creative ways they can avoid having some kind of confrontation.
"I knew we shouldn't have struck a deal with a monster..."

Yeah I think that's the plan.