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WOW -- what a romp! That was a great game.

Thanks for running, and thanks to everyone for such a fun time!!

“One to go! Die seafood!!!”

Move action: Nip steps around the crab and moves north of Poko.
Standard action: Cast 2nd level Mind Thrust at blue

Mind thrust damage: 4d10 ⇒ (10, 1, 5, 7) = 23 DC 15 Will save for half damage

OOOOoohhhhhh... I didn't understand that.

No re-roll necessary. We're good. :D

“Okay, that worked… time to send some more mental pain because I’ve had it with you!! Leave us alone!”

Move action: Nip steps around the crab and moves north of Poko.
Standard action: Cast 2nd level Mind Thrust at red

Mind thrust damage: 4d10 ⇒ (2, 7, 6, 10) = 25 DC 15 Will save for half damage

@GM -- I just noticed the crabs starting in the cloud were taking 1d3 acid damage instead of 2d6. Why the limited damage?

Acidic Mist: You call forth the corrosive atmosphere of a gas giant to damage your opponents. A creature that starts its turn in the area takes 2d6 acid damage. The corrosive mist does not obscure vision.

When the crab unexpectedly rushes Nippostia, she tries to dodge but misses the opening.

“Hey now… shoo! Stop! OW!!!”

She reaches toward her knife and glares at the creature.

“Okay… I can play rough, too. Let’s hope you have enough brain in there to scream in crabby pain.”

Move action: Guarded step south.
Standard action: Cast 1st level Mind Thrust at red

Mind thrust damage: 2d10 ⇒ (6, 4) = 10 DC 14 Will save for half damage

“Pin them there if you can! I have one more spell gem!”

Move: Draw spell gem from backpack.
Standard: Cast Acidic Mist

10’ radius centered on the X square. Should get yellow, green, and red, but miss Domehead and blue.

Acidic Mist: You call forth the corrosive atmosphere of a gas giant to damage your opponents. A creature that starts its turn in the area takes 2d6 damage. The corrosive mist does not obscure vision.

Acid damage: 2d6 ⇒ (5, 4) = 9 Affects all creatures who start in the acid cloud for this turn and three more (total 4 turns).

Whoops! Nip was a little early with the whole 'popping the champagne corks' thing.

“These crabs must hate us as much as the planet. And how did they armor themselves with pieces of our ship?”

((Move: Draw static arc pistol))
((Standard: Shoot yellow))

Static arc pistol vs yellow: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24
If hit, electrical damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Great game everyone!!

When the comms come to life, Nippostia bounces and squees, running from person to person all around the team and hugging everyone.

“We did it! We’re going home!!!”

Then she suddenly stops cold.

“I hope Rami watered the plants. If she forgot this whole time…”

Nippostia crouches next to Poko and studies the holograms.

“What about those? They look like they’re related to the ones over here… maybe movement of some kind?”

Culture to support Poko: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19

Thanks, Poco!!

“We’re getting better at this! The first couple of days didn’t work so well, but we learned, right? Let’s keep this going!”

She tries to sound upbeat and cheerful, and even a bit inspiring. It’s easier now that the burns healed.

Day 6 Survival: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23

Day 7 Survival: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26

Day 8 Survival with support: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 7 + 2 = 28

Day 9 Survival with support: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 7 + 2 = 29

Day 10 Survival: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20

Poko -- Please do four Survival support rolls. Once I have those, I can post Nip's attempts to build a shelter. Thanks!

As time continues, the team slowly heals.

“We built marvelous spaces in the woods when I was younger. This will be a fun challenge.”

She pulls rope and the survival knife from her pack, and gets to work with Anock’s help.

Day 1 Survival: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

Day 2 Survival with support: 1d20 + 7 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 7 + 4 = 20

Day 3 Survival with support: 1d20 + 7 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 7 + 2 = 28

Day 4 Survival: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17

Day 5 Survival with support: 1d20 + 7 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 7 + 4 = 20

The first few attempts at the shelter don’t work very well, but they still do the job. On the third day, Nip and Anock repair the braces and gather more wood for cross beams. The shelter stands solidly, ready for several days of protection.

“We’re getting better at this!”

Nippostia collapses next to a tree for a few minutes, but she feels tingling from the ring structure.

“I think… I think there’s magic here… not strong, but…”

She pulls herself back to her feet and approaches the structure. She holds out a hand as a pearlescent white mist begins swirling around her arm. The mist extends across her hand toward the structure, twisting and moving through it like a curious ghost.

“Yes, there’s magic here. It’s faint but distinct… oh, it was strong once, so strong… it was…”

Her face relaxes, then she smiles. “There’s teleportation magic here. Or at least there was. I can feel the remnants”

Culture check: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

Sorry — I owe you another d6 roll because Nip missed both Fort saves.
Nonlethal damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Total of 4 nonlethal from the hike

Nippostia shoulders her pack, then struggles with the right strap.

“I can't quite... get it...”

She accidentally spins around, loses her footing, and hits the ground hard.

“Ow! Well, that’s not a good omen… if you believe in such things.”

She wobbles back to a standing position and tries to look confident.

“Let’s push. We can do it.”

Fortitude save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3 DC 12 save
Fortitude save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9 DC 14 save

Nonlethal damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1

By day’s end, Nippostia looks downright bedraggled. No matter how she adjusts the pack straps, they rub against her burned skin. In the end, she swings the pack around to her front, looking like she’s pregnant with camping supplies. She wipes her sleeve across her eyes again, wishing something — anything — had worked like she hoped.

This planet hates me.

It makes one wonder... and it would be kinda poetic from a storyline perspective!

Nippostia monitors the approaching firestorm as she moves the team’s gear to safety.

After several trips, she stops to stretch before continuing her work.

”I worked with a lot angry, frustrated people in my coaching practice. Based on that experience, my professional opinion is this planet really hates us. And I don’t know if we could change its perspective.””

She follows Wilson’s instructions to ride out the storm.

Fortitude save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11

Nippostia yawns and stretches — and suddenly realizes the tent is no more.

“Oh … you just couldn’t hold up any more, could you? But you gave everything for us. Thanks.”

She gathers the pieces and carefully disposes of them.

“Wilson, what do you think about traveling today? I’m torn. I’d love to rest some more, but the faster we get to the probe, the sooner we can call for help. The life bubbles will keep us safe for the next few days, but after that we’re on our own again.”

And when we get back, I’m learning that spell permanently!

Maybe if I give it extra concentration and cast the spell really, REALLY hard?

cutest smile and Bambi eyes

Hey, a gnome's gotta try...

Nippostia places a hand on the tent.

“You can do this. You served us well and we have faith in you. Stay strong!”

Yes, absolutely. When I edited my post right before sending, I accidentally dropped the word "four". The post should have said "The spell covers FOUR people" because she's 4th level.

Between moments of scratching, Nippostia nods at Wilson.

“I think you’re right. This itch is driving me crazy!”

She pulls out the Life Bubble spell gem, gathers everyone close, and begins casting.

The spell covers people — sorry, Domehead -- and lasts four days.

Life Bubble: You surround the target creatures with a constant and movable 1-inch shell of tolerable living conditions customized for each creature. This shell enables the targets to breathe freely in a variety of atmospheric conditions (including in corrosive, thick, thin, and toxic atmospheres), as well as underwater or in a vacuum. It also makes the targets immune to harmful gases and vapors, including inhaled diseases and poisons as well as spells with a harmful gaseous effect. In addition, the shell protects targets (and their equipment) from extreme temperatures (between –50° and 140° F) without having to attempt Fortitude saving throws, as well as extreme pressures. Life bubble doesn’t provide protection from energy damage, negative or positive energy (such as found on the Negative and Positive Energy Planes), or radiation; it also doesn’t provide the ability to see in conditions of poor visibility (such as in smoke or fog) or the ability to move or act normally in conditions that impede movement (such as underwater).

Nippostia gives the tent a hug once it’s folded and stored in its travel cover.

“I love this tent! I’m gonna buy one when we get home. And we're all going to sign it to remember this trip. It's healthy to remember the challenging times in your life because that's where you grow.”

She gives Anock a sideways glance.

"Provided you don't catch some weird disease. That can happen too, yanno."

Everything's scheduled to go down tomorrow (Monday) for a few days. Here's hoping we'll meet on the other side! :)

Nip checks on Wilson and and Domehead before hunkering down in the tent.

“Yeah, me too, Anock. I hope they’ll be okay. I have a feeling they will.”

And if something happens, I can always heal them...

“That’s a good question, Wilson. Let me think… ”

She digs into her pack for a moment, then comes up with some spell gems.

“I have these…they’re good for one spell each. This one gives us some megavitamins, and this one is life bubble. That’ll cover four of us for four days. This one is… um… it’s acidic mist — nope, that one goes back into the pack.”

Nip continues the conversation as she repacks the spell gems.

“I know lesser remove condition. My instructor always said it puts the ’s’ into ‘spell casting’ because it clears up shaken, sickened, and staggered. I can heal everyone too, but you knew that.”

She looks down for a moment, then back to Wilson.

“I don’t know the other one you mentioned, lesser restoration. Sorry.”

Thanks -- and double thanks for the "probe" reminder. I forgot that part of the plot somewhere. Nip will want VC Arvin to spring for VERY luxurious hotel rooms and VERY nice meals out for the team when we get home to Absalom Station!!!

Where are we in our journey at this point? How many days do we think we have left?

Nippostia sways at the rhythm of the song, gradually letting herself slide into a joyful dance.

She spins toward Wilson and tugs at his arm.

“C’mon… jump into the moment! Let your spirit gush and refresh!!”

“You deserve to ride for a while, Wilson. Great shooting back there.”

Nippostia helps the team assemble camp. She chuckles at Anock’s “snacks on a conveyor belt” line.

“Too true. That eel was so huge when we got right next to it!”

Later, she happily settles in for a night’s rest.

Landing back in the boat, Nippostia watches in horror as the eel grabs Poko.

“No!! Poko!!!”

Violet mist boils around her hands.

"You will stop NOW!”

She slams her palms together. The mist shoots toward the eel and envlopes its head in sickly colors.

Cast Mind Thrust at second level on the creature.
Mental damage: 4d10 ⇒ (5, 9, 4, 5) = 23 Mental damage

DC 15 Will save for half damage.

“AHHHHHH!!!”

Nippostia flails against the eel, twisting and turning to pull free.

Standard action to attempt an escape
Acrobatics to escape the grapple: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21

Move action to grab her knife just in case.

Nippostia looks up… and up… and up at the massive snake next to her. She involuntarily shrinks back against the side of the raft.

“You looked a lot smaller and cuter when you weren’t so close. You could swallow one of us whole! Sorry, but I have to protect my friends…”

The mist around her hands turns dark violet. It rushes to the snake’s head with a snap of her fingers.

Cast Mind Thrust at second level on the creature.
Mental damage: 4d10 ⇒ (2, 4, 2, 8) = 16

DC 15 Will save for half damage.

The dice roller knows she doesn't want to kill the snake... bad time to wear your emotions on your sleeve.

“I get that you’re hungry, but seriously. You want to play? We’re gonna play. You’ll like this game.”

Deep blue swirls mix with the pink around her hands. Her voice takes on the same tone it had moments ago.

“Home is safe and secure. Home is a full belly and safety. You miss home. Focus on it… dream of it…”

She yells to Wilson. "Get out! It won't resist you right now!"

Cast Dream of Home on the creature.

DC 14 Will save to be fascinated for only 1 round.
Fascinated for four rounds if fail the save.

Dream of Home: Drawing on the magic of the kasathan Pillar of the Homeworld or similar homey memories, you overwhelm the target with pleasant visions and thoughts of their home, whatever that means to them. If the target fails the saving throw, they become fascinated for the duration. If the target saves, they’re fascinated for 1 round instead.

Fascinated: You are entranced. While you have the fascinated condition, you stand or sit quietly, taking no actions other than to pay attention to the fascinating effect, for as long as the effect lasts. You take a –4 penalty to skill checks made passively in response to others’ actions, such as Perception checks. Any potential threat, such as a hostile creature approaching, grants you a new saving throw against the fascinating effect. Any obvious threat, such as someone drawing a weapon, casting a spell, or aiming a ranged weapon at you, automatically ends the condition. An ally can shake you free of the effect and end this condition as a standard action.

Nippostia recognizes this as an iski eel, a type of animal. One question.

I'll take resistances and immunities for 300 please.

The creature’s sudden appearance cuts Nippostia’s laughter short. She sits up in the boat and senses the creature pain.

“It’s sick… I think we can drive it away.”

Life science to identify. It's a longshot, but hey...
Life Science: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17

As Anock shoots one of the nearby trees, she glances toward shore, then back to Anock.

“Uh, maybe we can drive it away while you protect us from the trees…”

A faraway look fills her face as pinkish energy swirls around her hand. Matching swirls appear around the creature’s head.

She speaks softly, almost lyrically. “You don’t feel good. It’s been such a long day. You’re tired… so tired… you just want to turn around and rest…”

Cast Day’s Weariness on the creature.
Day's Weariness damage: 4d8 ⇒ (1, 3, 1, 8) = 13

DC 15 Will save to take half damage and negate fatigued.

Day’s Weariness: (Target: one living creature) You launch an opponent's mind forward in time, forcing them to experience a day's events in a moment. The target takes 4d8 damage and becomes fatigued for the duration, or they become exhausted for the duration if already fatigued. The target can attempt a Will saving throw to halve the damage dealt by this spell and negate the fatigued condition.

Fatigued: You can neither run nor charge, and you take a –1 penalty to your Armor Class, attack rolls, melee damage rolls, thrown weapon damage rolls that add Strength to damage, Reflex saving throws, initiative checks, and Strength- and Dexterity-based skill and ability checks. The amount of bulk you can carry without becoming encumbered is reduced by 1. If you are already fatigued and would gain the fatigued condition, you lose the fatigued condition and are exhausted for the total duration of all fatiguing effects.

Nippostia trails her fingers in the water, leaving swirls in the slow current..

“You worry too much, Anock. Just relax and enjoy the ride and the view.”

An impish expression crosses her face. “And the cool water!”

She pulls her hand up and lightly flicks water over Anock.

“I’m sure the microbes want you to relax too!”

She giggles.

Nippostia settles into the back of the raft, leaving plenty of space for the rest of the team.

“It’ll be nice to ride for a while…”

Nippostia looks a bit bedraggled in the aftermath of the acid rain.

“I think you're right, Wilson. ‘Roughing it’ isn’t at all like the vid channels make it look. I never saw one of those people pitch a tent in acid rain! Do you actually like these outdoor, um, things?”

When her stomach lurches again, she shakes her head.

“Nope, that's not gonna happen.”

She places her hands over her abdomen. They glow a vibrant green-gold for a few moments, then the color dissipates.

Color returns to her cheeks, and her eyes get their smile back.

“That's MUCH better. Now what were you saying about a new weather front coming in?”

Cast lesser remove condition on myself to eliminate the sickened condition.
Currently 3 of 4 level 1 spells left for the day.

Whatever you guys decide, please drag Anock along with you/force her compliance. Otherwise she'll take the least inconvenient option for herself until it's no longer available. Appealing to her ego works.

And if you're getting tired of how I'm RPing her, please let me know. I'll adjust so we can all have fun.

You're good as far as I'm concerned.

I'm having fun playing Nip off Anock's incredible ability to make everything about her!

Does the spell gem.scale with you? I thought the spell.gem.cast at the level of the gem.

Yes, it scales with you. The gem gives you access to the spell without knowing the spell and without burning a spell slot.

The spell gem's level is the highest level spell it can store. Life Bubble is level 1, so it fits into a level 1 spell gem. The spell casts at your caster level, since you're the one casting it. That's why only appropriate casters can use spell gems.

You're probably thinking of a spell amp rather than a spell gem.

Spell amps have the spell AND the casting magic rolled into one injectable item that anyone can use. Since anyone can use a spell amp, it lists the caster level of the spell amp.

A level 1 spell amp of Life Bubble would protect 3 creatures (because it has a caster level of 3).

Does that help?

If the storm damage stays similar, Nip can easily heal Wilson's mount.

If it looks like a particularly nasty storm is whipping up, she can use her Life Bubble spell gem to create 4 days of protection for us all (except the dino... she's only 4th level).

Based on the narration, I made the assumption that we were packed to roll out when the storm hit, so we didn't have any other options, and acid rain didn't sound like something good for our last tent.

And then, of course, my dice decided to have a death wish... :(

Nippostia frowns at the weather forecast.

“If it’s acid rain, then it's pretty sure to eat through the tent isn’t it? I guess we should look for cover… ”

Survival to find shelter: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

Fortitude save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

What rolls do you need from us at this point? Fortitude saves? Survival?

I'm not sure how to navigate the current "acid rain" challenge.

Nip takes a few of Poko’s hands in hers and rubs them for warmth.

I need to get her mind off the cold…

“We’ll be fine, Poko. With all three of us in the tent, it’ll be like a sleep-over! We can stay up late and sing songs and make up stories… this will be SO much fun!! I’ll bet Anock is really good at stories!”

She turns and flashes a “now’s the time to suck it up and get on board” smile to Anock.

“Aren’t you, Anock?”

Nippostia notices Domehead's sluggish movements and realizes the dinosaur still needs healing.

“I can take care of Domehead’s frostbite, Wilson. Do you have a snack they like?”

She gently approaches Domehead, speaking softly and offering the goodie. She keeps talking in a soft, sing-song voice as her hands glow with rippling wisps of color.

Mystic cure on Domehead: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Wow, dice roller... no sense 'wasting' anything extra on that heal! Does that bring Domehead back to full or do they need another shot?

Anock - Do you have the ability to heal HP? Domehead doesn't actually have Stamina Points.

Nip can heal Domehead with a couple of Mystic Cures.