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Geography Aid to Nadiya: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24

Not nearly as familiar with the region as Nadiya, Miruna still does her best to keep an eye out for landmarks and the like to keep them on course.

Should probably point out for next time we camp in (potentially) unfriendly territory: I can cast keep watch, which would let a few of us stay up and alert for the entire night.

Miruna stirs in her bedroll, placing a hand on her blade's scabbard as she sits up.

"Bad dreams," she says, making a face. "Anything of note to report?"

Hey everyone,

Still alive! I've been struggling with a major depressive phase coupled with some actually bad stuff going on IRL. I struggle with whether to come back or just drop out (semi-)gracefully, and I would like to continue if it's all right with y'all. I know it's been frustrating with how much trouble I've had lately.

No brute squads. She chuckles.

Miruna smiles at this. "We haven't known each other long, but you didn't seem the type."

Bashuk, Kain and Miruna... have you need of soldiers, militia or enforcers. Nadiya, healers and midwives? Some among them may have untapped skills.

Miruna frowns, thinking.

"I'm no barrister, Countess, nor am I a constable, but I think we'd do well to avoid anyone who likes to think of themselves as an enforcer, as opposed to a keeper of the peace."

I would hope that our peaceful actions overcome the misconception regarding aggression. Let them, a doting mother must also bare her teeth to protect that which she loves.

Canterwall will be that mother.

"Well said, Countess," Miruna says with a nod. "The Dawnflower teaches her followers similarly."

I'm doing a lot better now, thank you!

Sorry, everyone! Got COVID and it really threw me for a loop.

Geography: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18

"We'd be able to travel more safely if were to purchase a token of protection. Freedom Town is not so far from here, just a few days there and back."

"It might be possible to sway him to our side, or at least to neutrality," Miruna suggests, though her tone belies her skepticism. "It's worth the try, at least, to prevent more bloodshed."

Religion: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 23

Miruna's smile falters a step, and she nods in silent agreement.

Miruna grins, both at Mishka and Nadiya, when she realizes she's picked up a little helper of her own, and reaches down to scratch behind the cat's ears.

"It's almost a relief to be dealing with simple afflictions like dehydration and exposure, after our encounter earlier," Miruna muses, while helping manage the line for Nadiya's tea.

Common is usually interchangeable with Taldane in the Inner Sea region, but in the Mwangi Expanse it usually means Mwangi, while it's Tien in Tian Xia. In Arcadia I imagine Razatlani does the job.

I have Common, Skald, Celestial, Draconic, and Aklo.

"At once, Countess," Miruna says with a nod, falling into step behind Nadiya and Bashuk.

As they approach the refugees, she holds her weapon hand close to her heart and offers her best smile. "And I am Miruna, a servant of the Healing Light. If any of you are injured or sick, we can help."

Thank you for the summary, Valeska! I'm on board with this plan as well.

I'm good to go. Still trying to find my feet again.

Still here!

Apologies everyone, I've been having a really difficult month with my health. I'm trying to get back into things, hoping to get some proper posts up later today after work.

"I do like the idea of having it here, as a symbol to the people."

Miruna sticks close to Bashuk, partly to watch her fellow Sarenite's back in unfamiliar territory, but also to pester her with questions about her tribe and how they came into the faith.

That's super cool!

For kingdom roles, I think Marshal is best suited to Miruna. Enforcer isn't called Assassin anymore but it's still a bit iffy for her.

Miruna kneels down to scratch Mishka behind the ears, as a reward for being such a good kitty. She looks back up at the others, a lopsided grin on her face.

"It's not every day you fall into a sinkhole and come out with a job, is it? I'd be a fool to ignore a sign like that."

So much healing ability in this party! And so many different kinds! You love to see it.

Miruna arrives too late to join Nadiya against the Baron, but is still relieved to see her friend survived the encounter.

"Nobody can doubt your bravery after a stunt like that," she says with a laugh, though a note of concern is present in her tone. "Here, let me check you over before we get moving again. We have a few seconds."

Treat Deadly Wounds on Nadiya, DC20: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (20) + 14 = 34 That will heal you for 23hp!

Awesome! Here's what I get:

+1 BAB
+7 HP
Judgment 3/day
+1 rank to Diplomacy, Heal, Intimidate, Knowledge (Dungeoneering, Planes, Religion), Perception, Sense Motive
+1 background rank to Knowledge (Geography) and Ride
3rd level spells: Channel Vigor, Second Wind
2nd: Shared Training
1st: Keep Watch
Feat: Enforcer

Their rear flank safe, for the moment, Miruna pivots and sprints after Leta, heedless of the danger from the ghoul in her path. She silently curses herself for leaving Nadiya so exposed, and only hopes she can get to her friend in time.

AoO vs Ghoul: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (10) + 16 = 26
Slashing: 1d6 + 17 ⇒ (6) + 17 = 23 Assuming this kills him.

Miruna slashes at the ghoul foolish enough to present its back to her, then steps forward to block the way of its comrades trying to rush the Countess.

Scimitar vs Other Ghoul: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (4) + 16 = 20
Slashing: 1d6 + 17 ⇒ (5) + 17 = 22

Spiritual Weapon vs Ghoul: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (19) + 13 = 32
Confirm?: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (4) + 13 = 17
Force: 1d8 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13
Crit total: 11 + 1d8 + 9 ⇒ 11 + (6) + 9 = 26

Starting with the one next to Valeska, then stepping up into its square before making other attacks.

Will: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11
Reflex: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18

Heal on Self, DC20: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (16) + 14 = 30 Success by 10, so that heals me for 23hp.

Left burned and drained by the rapid onslaught of magical energies, Miruna takes a vial from her belt and quickly downs it. Within seconds, she seems to stand straighter, as if the pain had eased already.

Praying fervently, Miruna summons a ghostly scimitar into her free hand and, with a shout, sends it hurling through the air at the ghoul set alight by Bashuk's blast. Unfortunately for her, the attempt has more enthusiasm than precision. Frowning, she moves to the bridge to guard Leta's back.

Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (1) + 13 = 14
Force: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13

No AC buffs, but for right now I have divine favor and the Justice judgement, both of which boost my attack rolls.

Fortitude #1: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28
Fortitude #2: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9 lol

"Dawnflower, grant us victory against this darkness, "Miruna whispers, then she leaps forward to bring her scimitar down onto the head of the closest ghoul as it tries to pull itself up to the platform.

Scimitar, Inspire Courage, Divine Favor, Justice Judgement: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 9 + 2 + 3 + 2 = 27
Slashing: 1d6 + 10 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 10 + 2 + 3 = 17

Activating my Justice judgement.

Totally! Happy to let Kain or anyone else use it.

While it's a very cool weapon, it's unfortunately just not very well suited for Miruna mechanically, as even with the extra enhancement my to-hit drops by 4 and my damage by 3. I'd be happy to hand it off to anyone who is better suited to use it. I'm also not a cleric (or a follower of Pharasma, for that matter), so I don't gain the disruption ability either.

Initiative: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

Quickly tucking the mace into her pack, Miruna whispers a prayer for victory to Sarenrae as she steps up beside Kain, her scimitar held at the ready. "Get behind us, Leta," she says, eyeing the darkness across the bridge. "I will deal with any that make it past Kain's spear."

Casting divine favor.

Unsure of the Countess's intentions, Miruna nonetheless does as instructed and joins Valeska by the sarcophagus.

I've very sorry to hear that, Nadiya. Please take care of yourself.

Miruna stops, looking up toward the ceiling above. "Ghouls," she says, tightening the grip on her sword, "above us. Sleeping, or waiting. Not sure."

Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 29

Miruna leads the way, letting the light from her scimitar illuminate the path ahead of her as she listens for the sounds of their enemies.

Miruna's eyes widen in surprise at this revelation. "And it was just lying here? Incredible."

Miruna cracks a wry smile. "She's not dead quite yet, Countess."

Hoping for a swift recovery for your wife, and for nobody else to get sick!

Miruna's eyebrows lift, impressed by Bashuk's keen perception. "Not a talent of mine, I'm afraid, but well spotted, sister."

Miruna seems to seriously consider Nadiya's suggestion. "Water is sometimes considered a purifying force...perhaps you're right."

Holding her blade out in front to light the way, Miruna takes great care to avoid the traps, degraded as they may be.

"There's a cheery thought..."

"That's always been my understanding as well," Miruna says over her shoulder. "Pharasma is the judge, not the executor."

Miruna listens carefully, only the barest light of her blade escaping its scabbard to light the floor directly in front of her.

Perception: 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 11 + 2 = 22

Apologies, I have been really sick and then had a lot of work that was all due the moment I came back to work. I thought I'd posted in all my games but I did not.