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"Soul eaters..." Lough consults his Whispers Reeds text...

Religion (T) and Occultism (T) both +15

Lough nods to Kvit.

This was his show, as he had proved himself a capable tactician.

Earning his respect, he is prepared to die for him.

But also, he is simply prepared to die...

Lough nods to Cherry.

And approaches their eldritch researcher ”I don’t think our innocent little Cherry will help you summon a ghost - even to fight a ghost with another ghost!” and looks menacingly at the lens ”But I know enough about the gods to help you reach from beyond - or at least try! - and I can integrate that ‘chip’ into Borbo’s ‘mainframe’ so as to transfer the death sickness from me to her”

He smiles. The easy smile of a man who knows he is probably going to die, but who is not afraid!

Lough laughs in the face of death.

"And Belcorra! Waging an impossible war with inconsistent and ultimately disappointing allies. Perhaps you have been over-estimated, and their failures are just a reflection of yours to come!"

Then he thinks a moment "And you forgot Kka! Whose humor and diligence was only taken for granted, who nearly died every week, unable to finish the noble quest side-tracked to an even higher calling: Love"

He heads northwest - the bottomless pit - then west getting a noseful of sweet swamp weed - reminding him of his inexplicable excursions into the fogfen - then east and the four alcoves.

"Kvit - feels like I've known you years - because you still annoy me. Cherry, I could never be like you, so innocent, so morale" he reaches in the bag of stuff they found "That ring looks nice" then turns to "Dorianna, Aesephna, glad to stand by someone who can take a hit" and winks at the latter.

Flexing his muscles, he flips death the bird, and descends unto his fate or doom...

Seizing the advantage of Caldiddo's slowed reflexes, and prone state, Lough lashes out full offense with 1,000 Borbo Punches!

"Hey Kvit - who is this guy again?"

Automatic Power Driver (blunt silver) w/ Hero (+1) vs Caliddo (Prone): 1d20 + 18 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 18 + 1 = 202d6 + 6 ⇒ (2, 3) + 6 = 11
Wildling Splash: 2 = 2

~) Life Boost (Fast Healing +10 ☑□□□)
~) Heroism (+1 att, skills, perception, saves)
☀️) Hands of the Wildling (Unarmed strikes +2 spirit Splash damage; Lough immune)
◆) Strike
◆◆) Transcendence - Feral Swing (Basic Reflex vs Strike damage)
◇) Of Verse Unbroken (Kvit free Sustain when Transcending)
~) Feral Swing w/ Abandon (Lough drops AC to penalize Caldiddo's Reflex save by -2)
☀️) Eye-Catching Spot (Lough AC 25 this round due Feral, but Caldiddo -1 to melee strike Lough)
↺) Reactive Strike

Feral Swing (blunt) w/ Abandon vs Caldiddo (who is -2 save vs DC 27 Basic Reflex): 2d6 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (2, 4) + 6 + 2 = 14

Lough heroically pounds Caliddo to dust.

~) Heroism (+1 att, skills, perception, saves)
☀️) Hands of the Wildling (Unarmed strikes +2 spirit Splash damage; Lough immune)
◆) Raise Shield (to AC 29, +2 saves vs targeted magic)
◆) Strike
◆) Life Boost vs Lough (Fast Healing +10 □□□□)
↺) Reactive Strike
↺) Shield Block

Automatic Power Driver (blunt silver) w/ Hero (+1) vs Caliddo: 1d20 + 18 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 18 + 1 = 352d6 + 6 ⇒ (2, 2) + 6 = 10
Wildling Splash: 2 = 2

Basic Reflex w/ Defend (+2 Spellguard Shield) vs 36 cold (DC 28): 1d20 + 15 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 15 + 2 = 28
Pass (18) plus (↺, Shield Block [9 hard] if ready) or Fail (36) depending on if spell "targets you" @ Spellguard Shield

Keeping his magic shield handy and high, Lough walks forward and punches Caliddo in his face.

◇) Shift Immanence
☀️) Hands of the Wildling (Unarmed strikes +2 spirit Splash damage; Lough immune)
◆) Raise Shield (to AC 29, +2 saves vs targeted magic)
◆) Stride
◆) Strike
↺) Reactive Strike
↺) Shield Block

Automatic Power Driver (blunt silver) vs Caliddo: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (8) + 18 = 262d6 + 6 ⇒ (2, 2) + 6 = 10
Wildling Splash: 2 = 2

You are going to need more friends, bub"

Lough follows the ysoki wizard, ready to watch him give his magic a try.

If it doesn't work, he could always try tearing it open...

"Looks like that is the end of the dark dwarves" he looks towards Kvit "Should we tell the dark elves?"

Lough watches as Khurfel falls to prism.

He turns to Kvit "Nice"

"Not win. Just outlast. You see, Khurfel - I cannot die!" maniacal look about his eyes, Lough swipes and swipes.

Automatic Power Driver (blunt silver) vs Khurfel (prone?): 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (17) + 18 = 352d6 + 6 ⇒ (2, 2) + 6 = 10
Stasian Smash (1d12 electricity vs Primary; 1d4 vs Secondary): 1d12 ⇒ 3

↺) Reactive Strike
☀️) Eye-Catching Spot (Enemies -1 to melee Strikes vs Lough)
◆) Raise Shield (to AC 29, +2 saves vs magic)
◆◆) Stasian Smash
↺) Reactive Strike

"Stay down" Lough uses his superior position to pound.

Automatic Power Driver (blunt silver) vs Khurfel (prone?): 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (7) + 18 = 252d6 + 6 ⇒ (6, 4) + 6 = 16
Stasian Smash (1d12 electricity vs Primary; 1d4 vs Secondary): 1d12 ⇒ 1

◇) Delay to after Dorianna
☀️) Eye-Catching Spot (Enemies -1 to melee Strikes vs Lough)
◆) Raise Shield (to AC 29, +2 saves vs magic)
◆◆) Stasian Smash
↺) Reactive Strike

Energy courses through Lough's body both ways - destroying and repairing bone - he fights through the pain.

Automatic Power Driver (blunt silver) vs Khurfel (prone?): 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (7) + 18 = 252d6 + 6 ⇒ (6, 2) + 6 = 14
Stasian Smash (1d12 electricity vs Primary; 1d4 vs Secondary): 1d12 ⇒ 1

◇) Delay to after Dorianna
☀️) Eye-Catching Spot (Enemies -1 to melee Strikes vs Lough)
◆) Raise Shield (to AC 29, +2 saves vs magic)
◆◆) Stasian Smash
↺) Reactive Strike

Lough continues to skirmish - electricity flares, crackling against his foe as he pounds and pounds.

Automatic Power Driver (blunt silver) vs Khurfel: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (11) + 18 = 292d6 + 6 ⇒ (2, 3) + 6 = 11
Stasian Smash (1d12 electricity vs Primary; 1d4 vs Secondary): 1d12 ⇒ 2

☀️) Eye-Catching Spot (Enemies -1 to melee Strikes vs Lough)
◆) Raise Shield (to AC 29, +2 saves vs magic)
◆◆) Stasian Smash
↺) Reactive Strike

↺) Reactive Strike

Automatic Power Driver (blunt silver) vs Red: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (2) + 18 = 202d6 + 6 ⇒ (2, 6) + 6 = 14

Bloody and broken, Lough rises to meet his maker!

Playing dead, Lough grabs his shield, and hides behind it!

~) Prone (AC 25)
☀️) Eye-Catching Spot (Enemies -1 to melee Strikes vs Lough)
◆) Interact to Grab Shield
◆) Raise Shield (to AC 27 prone, +2 saves vs magic)
◆) Life Boost vs Lough (Fast Healing +8 □□□□)
↺) Reactive Strike
↺) Shield Block

Fortitude vs 18 damage (DC 21): 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (3) + 15 = 18

Lough falls.

Power-charged, Lough continues Borbo-Smash!

☀️) Eye-Catching Spot (Enemies -1 to melee Strikes vs Lough)
◆) Raise Shield (to AC 29, +2 saves vs magic)
◆◆) Stasian Smash (Red Primary, Green Secondary)
↺) Reactive Strike
↺) Shield Block

Automatic Power Driver (blunt silver) vs Red: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (9) + 18 = 272d6 + 6 ⇒ (3, 5) + 6 = 14
Stasian Smash (1d12 electricity vs Primary; 1d4 vs Secondary): 1d12 ⇒ 111d4 ⇒ 4

Lough, wanting to spare his shield, takes the blow to the face.

"Raargh!"

↺) Reactive Strike

Automatic Power Driver (blunt silver) vs Red: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (8) + 18 = 262d6 + 6 ⇒ (2, 5) + 6 = 13

Lough stays put, keeps his mechanical fist pounding.

☀️) Eye-Catching Spot (Enemies -1 to melee Strikes vs Lough)
◆) Raise Shield (to AC 29, +2 saves vs magic)
◆◆) Stasian Smash (Red Primary, Green Secondary)
↺) Reactive Strike
↺) Shield Block

Automatic Power Driver (blunt silver) vs Red: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (15) + 18 = 332d6 + 6 ⇒ (5, 5) + 6 = 16
Stasian Smash (1d12 electricity vs Primary; 1d4 vs Secondary): 1d12 ⇒ 111d4 ⇒ 2

Borbo sparks with eldritch electricity, which arcs from one Urf to the other!

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Basic Fortitude vs 13 void (DC 22): 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (17) + 15 = 32 @ 0 damage

The negative energy folds around Lough, who emerges unscathed!

Lough eyes glisten and sparkle. He squeezes through the door, shield first, and makes a sloppy swing.

◇) Shift Immanence
☀️) Eye-Catching Spot (Enemies -1 to melee Strikes vs Lough)
◆) Raise Shield (to AC 29, +2 saves vs magic)
◆) Stride
◆) Strike
↺) Reactive Strike
↺) Shield Block

Automatic Power Driver (blunt silver) vs Red: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (2) + 18 = 202d6 + 6 ⇒ (6, 2) + 6 = 14

Lough concentrates to keep his spark inside his claws, and continues to go to town tearing down one soldier at a time, reckless and bloodlusted!

~) Hasted
☀️) Gaze Sharp as Steel (+1s Perception, +2 AC vs ranged)
◆) Shift Immanence
☀️) Hands of the Wildling (Unarmed strikes +2 spirit Splash damage; Lough immune)
◆) Hasted Stride
◆◆) Transcendence - Feral Swing (Basic Reflex vs Strike damage)
~) Feral Swing w/ Abandon (Lough AC 25 for Troop -2 Reflex Save)
☀️) Gaze Sharp as Steel (+1s Perception, +2 AC vs ranged)
↺) Reactive Strike

Feral Swing (blunt) w/ Splash (+2) w/ Abandon vs Green Troop (Troop -2 save vs DC 27 Basic Reflex): 2d6 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (4, 1) + 6 + 2 = 13

Reflex vs 23 blunt (DC 27): 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (12) + 15 = 27 @ 11 damage

Reflex vs 13 piercing (DC 27): 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (15) + 15 = 30 @ 6 damage

"Alright, bubs" Super-charged by Kvit's spell, Lough races in a whirlwind of claws and tears down several men at once!

◇) Shift Immanence
~) Hasted
☀️) Hands of the Wildling (Unarmed strikes +2 spirit Splash damage; Lough immune)
◆) Hasted Stride
◆) Strike
◆◆) Transcendence - Feral Swing (Basic Reflex vs Strike damage)
~) Feral Swing w/ Abandon (Lough AC 25 for Troop -2 Reflex Save)
☀️) Gaze Sharp as Steel (+1s Perception, +2 AC vs ranged)
↺) Reactive Strike

Slag Claw (cold iron slashing) vs Green Troop: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (10) + 18 = 282d6 + 6 ⇒ (6, 3) + 6 = 15
Splash Damage: 2 = 2
Feral Swing (blunt) w/ Splash (+2) w/ Abandon vs Green Troop (Troop -2 save vs DC 27 Basic Reflex): 2d6 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (5, 6) + 6 + 2 = 19

Lough strokes the Whispering Reeds in his breast pocket.

He watches the Ochre Fulcrum Lens with some envy...

"Fish for dinner, then"

”I think she is sensitive to name-calling. Some Sorcerous!”

"She's a real-"

"Bub!"

Fealing ignored, Lough lashes out with full strength, leaving himself exposed and his guard open!

Automatic Power Driver (blunt silver, ghost strike) vs Belcorra: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (18) + 18 = 362d6 + 6 ⇒ (3, 3) + 6 = 12
Hand of the Wildling (blunt splash): 2 = 2

☀️) Hands of the Wildling (Unarmed strikes +2 spirit Splash damage; Lough immune)
◆) Strike
◆◆) Transcendence - Feral Swing (Basic Reflex vs Strike damage)
~) Feral Swing w/ Abandon (Lough AC 25 for Belcorra -2 Reflex Save)
☀️) Gaze Sharp as Steel (+1s Perception, +2 AC vs ranged)
↺) Reactive Strike

Feral Swing (blunt) w/ Splash (+2) w/ Abandon (DC 27 Basic Reflex w/ -2 penalty) vs Belcorra: 2d6 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (3, 1) + 6 + 2 = 12

Lough reaches his mechanoid arm down low as Kvit approaches "Alright Borbo, take the magic" he relaxes back as a 2nd spell is cast upon him "That feels good, Cherry" then lays into the evil sorceror ghost.

Cunning Feint (Deception, Master) vs Belcorra (Perception DC): 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (19) + 17 = 36

☀️) Gaze Sharp as Steel (+1s Perception, +2 AC vs ranged)
◆) Raise Shield (to AC 29, +2 saves vs magic; +3 w/ Kvit's spell)
◆) Transcendence - A Moment Unending (+1d6 precision once before end next turn)
◇) Cunning to Feint
☀️) Hands of the Wildling (Unarmed strikes +2 spirit Splash damage; Lough immune)
◆) Strike
↺) Reactive Strike
↺) Shield Block

Automatic Power Driver (blunt silver, ghost weapon) vs Belcorra (Feinted?): 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (8) + 18 = 262d6 + 6 ⇒ (3, 4) + 6 = 13
A Moment Unending (precision): 1d6 ⇒ 1
Hand of the Wildling (blunt splash): 2 = 2

Holding his shield over himself like a blanket, Lough sings a lullaby to Belcorra, his musical notes infusing Kvit's protection spell with ethereal bolstering energy.

"Hush little ghost and don't say a word"

◇) Delay to after Kvit
☀️) Eye-Catching Spot (Belcorra -1 to melee Strikes vs Lough)
◆) Raise Shield (to AC 29, +2 saves vs magic; +3 w/ Kvit's spell)
◆◆) Transcendence — Captivating Charm (Will Save vs Exemplar DC 27 or fascinated)
◇) Of Verse Unbroken (Kvit free Sustain when Transcending)
☀️) Gaze Sharp as Steel (+1s Perception, +2 AC vs ranged)
↺) Reactive Strike
↺) Shield Block

Will (M) vs Nevermind (DC 33) w/ Spellguard Shield (+2) w/ Unassailable Soul (S to CS): 1d20 + 18 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 18 + 2 = 33 @ no effect

”You can’t use sanity magic on one without” Lough’s eyes flash wild as Belcorra’s spell washes harmlessly over him.

Lough pounces on Belcorra "We'll get the Lens. And Otari will see piece. You, bub, are gonna have to move out!"

His eyes shift, and suddenly Lough becomes becomingly handsome to Belcorra, such that, her very strikes are deflected away!

◇) Shift Immanence
☀️) Eye-Catching Spot (Belcorra -1 to melee Strikes vs Lough)
◇) Flow of War
◆) Raise Shield (to AC 29, +2 saves vs magic)
◆◆) Stride x2
◆) Quickened Strike
↺) Reactive Strike
↺) Shield Block

Slag Claw (cold iron slashing) vs Belcorra: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (6) + 18 = 242d6 + 6 ⇒ (3, 4) + 6 = 13
☘️ Slag Claw (cold iron slashing) vs Belcorra: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (15) + 18 = 332d6 + 6 ⇒ (3, 4) + 6 = 13

Racing forward with inhuman speed, Lough raises his shield against her magic, and slashes for her ghostly throat!

Lough uses his own claws to rip off those of the fallen rodent.

Crafting (T): 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (6) + 13 = 19

Lough awakens after 1 hour - or does he! An arachnid-rodentia beast spinning him into a web of sawdust while he turns over unable to move his limbs - talking to him while he spins as like on a spit.

"So, here we are again"
"I thought you'd move on"

"Move on? We are almost at the end!"
"Of what?"

"It doesn't matter. What matters is that we are together"
"We are not together - I just can't move"

"Can't you?"
"No - the spider-rat has me!"

"Is that what you see? Interesting..."
"..."

"And am I that creature you imagine? The one before you?"
"Go away"

"Very well... until next time..."
"..."

☀️) Eye-Catching Spot (Enemies -1 to melee Strikes vs Lough)
◆) Slowed 1
◆◆) Strike x2
↺) Reactive Strike

Automatic Power Driver (blunt silver) vs Mole Rat: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (7) + 18 = 252d6 + 6 ⇒ (3, 4) + 6 = 13
Automatic Power Driver (blunt silver) w/ MAP (-5) vs Mole Rat: 1d20 + 18 - 5 ⇒ (3) + 18 - 5 = 162d6 + 6 ⇒ (4, 1) + 6 = 11

Lough fights on feebly, wild haymaker after desperate wild haymaker...

Lough Fortitude vs Poisoned (Slowed 1) DC 30: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (3) + 15 = 18

Lough Fortitude vs Poisoned (Slowed 1) DC 30: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (11) + 15 = 26

Lough feels his body seize up!

Lough lays into the beast with reckless abandon, hoping to draw it off of the girl and her guardian!

Automatic Power Driver (blunt silver) vs Mole Rat: 1d20 + 18 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 18 + 1 = 342d6 + 6 ⇒ (6, 2) + 6 = 14
Hand of the Wildling (blunt splash): 2 = 2

☀️) Hands of the Wildling (Unarmed strikes +2 spirit Splash damage; Lough immune)
◆) Strike
◆◆) Transcendence - Feral Swing (Basic Reflex vs Strike damage)
~) Feral Swing w/ Abandon (Lough AC 25 for Shuuln -2 Reflex Save)
☀️) Eye-Catching Spot (Enemies -1 to melee Strikes vs Lough)
↺) Reactive Strike

Feral Swing (blunt) w/ Abandon (DC 27 Basic Reflex w/ -2 penalty): 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (6, 1) + 6 = 13

Going into overdrive, Borbo spews eldritch smoke superheating the surface of the dynamo they symbiotically share!

Lough's divine spark travels from his "good eye" to his "bad arm", alighting Borbo with harrowing light.

"Punch this rat, my body's twin. One of us has the other cornered!"

Cunning Feint (Deception, Master) vs Mole Rat (Perception DC): 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (9) + 17 = 26

☀️) Gaze Sharp as Steel (+1s Perception, +2 AC vs ranged)
◆) Raise Shield (to AC 29)
◆) Transcendence - A Moment Unending (+1d6 precision once before end next turn)
◇) Cunning to Feint
☀️) Hands of the Wildling (Unarmed strikes +2 spirit Splash damage; Lough immune)
◆) Strike
↺) Reactive Strike
↺) Shield Block (Hardness 9, 34 BT)

Automatic Power Driver (blunt silver) vs Mole Rat: 1d20 + 18 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 18 + 1 = 322d6 + 6 ⇒ (2, 6) + 6 = 14
A Moment Unending (precision): 1d6 ⇒ 5
Hand of the Wildling (blunt splash): 2 = 2

Defying all reason, Lough moves incredibly fast!

Lough agitates the rat - not unlike how he gets under the skin of one of his partymates - and faking left with a cunning slide, rolls right with a powerslam!

Feint (Deception, Master) vs Rat (Perception DC): 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (3) + 17 = 20

☀️) Eye-Catching Spot (Enemies -1 to melee Strikes vs Lough)
◇) Flow of War
◆) Raise Shield (to AC 29)
◆◆) Transcendence — Captivating Charm vs Rat (Will Save vs Exemplar DC 27 or fascinated)
◇) Cunning to Feint vs Rat
☀️) Gaze Sharp as Steel (+1s Perception, +2 AC vs ranged)
◆) Hasted Strike w/ Guidance
↺) Reactive Strike
↺) Shield Block (Hardness 9, 34 BT)

Automatic Power Driver (blunt silver) w/ Guidance (+1) vs Mole Rat: 1d20 + 18 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 18 + 1 = 342d6 + 6 ⇒ (1, 5) + 6 = 12

"Think I gottim' good Cherry" he laughs, then braces for the counterattack!

"Cornered!"

Lough's left copper eye shimmers with beauty - he twinkles at the mole rat, distracting it's ability to bite him with it's filthy mouth. Moving forward cautiously, he makes an opportune whack.

"Alright Borbo - let's bury this rat" machine whirring and occult smoke puffs from his prosthesis!

◇) Shift Immanence
☀️) Eye-Catching Spot (Enemies -1 to melee Strikes vs Lough)
◆) Raise Shield (to AC 29)
◆) Step
◆) Strike
↺) Reactive Strike
↺) Shield Block (Hardness 9, Break 34 - will block 42 incoming damage or less)
~) First to trigger

Automatic Power Driver (blunt silver) vs Mole Rat: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (5) + 18 = 232d6 + 6 ⇒ (3, 3) + 6 = 12

When Kvit looks at Lough, he retorts "What?" obviously preparing to attack the mushroom crab "It stands in the way of Us and the Orb. Right?"

Unless stood down, he prepares to chuck his chakram!

Hopping into his expertly crafted schooner, Lough stands as though the captain of a fine vessel.

He looks to Cherry, his 'first mate' and exclaims "Come, little friend - let us follow Kvit on his whisker-brained scheme, forth into danger, and retrieve the Orb!"

He keeps his good eye a-lookout!

☀️) Gaze Sharp as Steel (+1s Perception, +2 AC vs ranged)

Lough looks to Kvit "Maybe we can trick him into opening the door"

"Look" Lough addresses Kvit "We tried sneaking around without getting noticed by the entire dungeon, and got beat back by fish. By fish! And now, you think we can just pass unnoticed in our raggy little boats without a fight?" he looks around the group "The primary goal hasn't changed, just the way we can reach it. Unless you can dip into your spellbook and POOF us all invisible or something, I don't see a way around fighting"

Lough doesn't currently see another way forward, but he listens for a new idea, pausing his oars.

Lough nods ”Let’s clear the level. Those spectators in the back, and that bird”

He hops back in his boat.

”You comin’, Cherry?