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Tomorrow I will be traveling with my family for 9 days. My posting may be spotty in the period.

I don't yet.

Considering the amount of wisp foreshadowing we've been having, I think it's safer to hold on to the magic missile, although it's force something in the remastered. I'll wave the wand instead of the sword.

Penflower adds "And also he might be a good lookout, just in case."

Cool! Forget my comment then!

I have a request for the GM.

As I do level 3, I am thinking. A lot of my spellcasting is limited because I am always exploring with a sword and shield in hand, which means that buffing in the start of a fight is hard. Could we maybe implement a house rule to say that I can cast spells while having a sword and shield up and that would "expend" the use of spellstrike so I'd have to recharge it?

@GM: Can I get an answer for this please?

Also, the plan to go down seems solid.

I'm going with Mirror Image for sure. 2nd spell is what is making me scratch my head. I think I'll go Blur.

So, level 3...

General Feat: Toughness
New spells in spellbook: Blur, Mirror Image
New prepared spell: 2nd rank - Mirror Image
Skill increase: Crafting

Question for the team:

Would you like me to learn the Enlarge spell? You get more reach, which is always great! Also you get +2 to damage. Later I'll be able to make you Huge instead.

I have a request for the GM.

As I do level 3, I am thinking. A lot of my spellcasting is limited because I am always exploring with a sword and shield in hand, which means that buffing in the start of a fight is hard. Could we maybe implement a house rule to say that I can cast spells while having a sword and shield up and that would "expend" the use of spellstrike so I'd have to recharge it?

Adding 5gp to my wealth from selling the gem.

Penflower is completely silent on the way back to Otari. He starts to second guess his life choices. Being so close to dying has an effect on a person. After a hot meal, however, he is a bit more chatty, and tells Garidan and Hagrym "So, it looks like, after checking out the cave, we're about to fight a ghoul cult. I propose we give the library a visit and research as much as we can to prepare to go in ready."

This is it guys: 1d20 ⇒ 18

Boomshakalaka

I assume I'm still unconscious?

don't die: 1d20 ⇒ 6

"aaarrrrgh"

@GM: Last round, I did slashing damage. You said before it is weak 5 to slashing damage. Did you take that into account?

Penflower continues his attacks. Considering that the creature is focused on Mac, he swings his sword with a fiery spell and adjusts his posture to let the arcane energies flow easier in him.

Spellstrike with Ignition, Arcane Cascade.

Spellstrike: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10
Slashing Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
Fire damage: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 4) = 7

Penflower springs into action and says "Good, my sword will be useful.". He moves towards the leech and swings his sword before putting his shield up.

Stride, Strike, Raise shield

Strike: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26
Slashing damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Penflower sighs a little sad for the goblin, then continues.

What else do we have to explore on this floor?

After a minute walking back and forth, Penflower grinds his teeth and speaks again in Elven.

Intimidate: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21

Penflower tries to speak in Elven.

Intimidate: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Elven social skills at their best. I don't think I have a HP to reroll.

He's cute!

Penflower says "Hello there, can you understand me?"

Um guys, didn't we find a black soul gem in the back of the raven doll, sort of like a battery? I think we still have it. This doll has a compartment in the back also. What do you think about powering up the goblin doll with the black gem? I mean, the doll has no arms or legs, so I doubt it could hurt us when it "wakes up". Thoughts?

The gem had a soul in it that was controlling the doll. It was very angry at us. Do you mean to try and interrogate it?

Thanks for the correct math

Penflower says "So this seems to be where the passing of the soul to the doll was researched." He tries to find the name of the author, or any name for that matter.

We found 40gp. We're 5. So, let's everyone get 5gp?

Penflower looks at everything a bit horrified. He decides to take a good detailed look at the book. He adds "Let's not touch anything before we know more.

Does my recall knowledge reveal anything?

Penflower thinks his position is good, to stop other morlocks from surrounding them. He swings his sword blazing with arcane energy and raises his shield.

Spellstrike with Ignition at yellow, Raise shield

Strike, bless: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 8 + 1 = 17
Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Fire damage: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 1) = 5

I finally get to use magus special actions! Yay!

Penflower casts a spell that joins a strike and raises his shield.

Action 1: Cast Shielding Strike. It's a spell that, at the same time, I strike (Grothlut), raise a shield and recharge Spellstrike. Second action is Arcane Cascade. Third action is Magus' Analysis, which is basically a Recall Knowledge that with a 1 circumstance bonus if the strike hits.

Strike: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13
Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Recall knowledge: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24

Penflower repositions and swings his fiery weapon.

Stride to flank the king, spellstrike with ignite

Spellstrike, bless: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 8 + 1 = 28
Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
Fire damage: 2d6 ⇒ (5, 4) = 9

Double it all on crit.

Penflower says "Oh, sh..." and sees things are about to get ugly. She springs into action and runs behind the guard.

@Mac, wish you had positioned yourself a little to the left for flank.

He swings his sword and puts up his shield.

Stride, strike, raise shield.

Attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16
Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

Penflower starts to think. "This group of ghouls seem to also revere Belcorra, and they must think the morlocks are the ones doing abhorrent things. They'll probably want to offer something for us to get rid of them."

He tells Jon "Hey, ask them exactly what they're offering for this job?"

Wait, is this the guy we were charged with decapitating by the king above?

Penflower moves behind the drake and swings his sword ablaze at it.

Stride, Spellstrike with Ignite

Spellstrike, flanking: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28
Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Fire damage: 2d6 ⇒ (6, 6) = 12

Double both damages on crit. I hope it's not immune to fire

@Jon: Thanks. A cool note though, the sparkling targe arcane cascade bonus allows me to use my shield against magical attacks. That is, if I find the time to cast it.

@Mac: Thanks. My position is fine.

Penflower says "Well, I hope my shield withstands its ire, to be honest. If its acid destroys it, I have a shield spell that I can use in emergencies."

Hey, my posting is a little spotty lately because my baby is sick (again). Will be back to posting regularly in a few days.

Penflower is horrified at the sight of the room. He moves carefully and says "How likely is it that this corpse starts moving and swings at us?" He goes on slowly towards the body so that the others can accompany him and poke the corpse with the tip of his sword so that it gets impaled in case it tries to move.

Penflower lights up his sword as he swings it, then changes his stance.

Spellstrike with Ignition, Arcane Cascade

Attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11
Damage: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (4, 7) + 4 = 15
Fire damage: 2d6 ⇒ (5, 2) = 7

BTW, with 1 hour, I have plenty of time to get my shield up to full HP.

Penflower, realizing the importance of Hagrym's spells, says "If you think we should rest, then I'm all for it. We can, of course, try the southern door, but I'm not sure we're in a hurry. The lighthouse is not set to activate for a while."

Penflower is surprised as Mac runs in, foiling his plan to bring the spider to them. He draws his sword and swings it at the yellow spider, flaming.

Draw sword, spellstrike with Ignition

Strike: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12
Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Fire Damage: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 5) = 7

Occultism: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19

Penflower has read about this type of creature. He's a bit scared, considering the last time he had an encounter with a spider creature. But he doesn't move. He says "I agree and can also help with some spells." He sheathes his sword and prepares to cast a spell following Jon's attack. He hopes that sheathing his sword will look like a non-aggressive action by him, so that the spider doesn't attack right away.

He says "Mac, get ready, I'll try to pull it towards us after Jon strikes. If it works, it'll be in front of us."

Ok, I have a "Force Push" type spell that I'll try to use on it, so everyone can ready an action to strike if it fails its Fort save.

Penflower places his hand on Jon's shoulder and says "You did incredible! Thanks to your heroism, we're here now!" He, then, puts his shield first and waits for the group to get ready to open the door.

Feel better!

I have +8 in Athletics. The rules are unclear as to what the DC without the running start will be, but it's surely more than 20. I think deactivating is the best choice.

Penflower walks to the end of the row of safe ground and tries to peak around the corner. He asks the others "Does anyone know a way we can look around the corner? Maybe there's a way to deactivate all plates in the other end."

As the others discuss, Penflower tries something simple which should help them get some more information. He casts a simple spell that allows him to see magic in the world. His thought process is that, if the traps are magical in nature, then they'll probably reset after being sprung. If they're mechanical, there's less chance of that happening.

Cast Detect Magic on the traps.

Penflower is glad Jon is so attentive. He agrees with Garidan "Yes, we should spring the trap with some debris to see if it resets."

Penflower warns "Don't stand in the middle of the room! It's going to hurt." He wonders if there isn't anything useful to find in this room, but he thinks it's too dangerous to look.

Finally he agrees with Jon "Yes, we should clear the entire level. Also, I keep thinking of the swamp drake outside."

As they deduce the elevator, Penflower casually says "This will be useful later, despite the ominous and creepy design." However, he has much trouble hiding the fact that he thinks it is very cool.

As they find the dead worm, he says "So, this room seems to be connected to the light that shone over Otari!" He is about to touch the worm when he says "So, my guess is that this work touched something wrong and died a horrible death. Maybe we should study this room for a bit."

Arcana: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20

Penflower agrees with Garidan and proceeds through the secret door, again, shield first.

Penflower wakes from Hagrym's spell in time to see the monster get felled by Mac. He says "I wonder if there was ever a time in elven history, where one of us was this thankful to dwarves. Thank you."

He replies to Garidan, still stretching his muscles to see if he can move them "Thank you. I suppose I signed up to this as I decided to specialize in shield wielding." This prompts him to look at his shield and say "I need a moment to fix my shield." He is still unaware of how hurt he is, only knows that he wants to press forward.

Spending 10 minutes with my shield to recover 10 HP to it. I don't need to roll due to the assurance feat

About Otari: I'd like to know something that might signify that his spirit is still trapped in the fortress. Something like whoever performed his funeral failed to detect his spirit moving to Pharasma or smth.

Doesn't my shield also take 15 dmg? If this is the case, then I drop the shield as a free action and cast the Shield cantrip instead of raising it this turn.

Penflower coughs up blood from the powerful blow. His arm, still numb from the blow, manages to raise the shield again for protection. Also, he steps up to the minotaur and swings his sword.

Stride, Strike, Raise Shield. Hopefully he's flanked and off-guard.

Strike: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17
Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Sounds like a Minotaur skellie... Also, a 20 total Lore check only revealed that? Was hoping for more maybe.

Penflower shares "Otari died in the final battle. His body was never found. Maybe his spirit is indeed trapped here..."

As the green light brings the group into a fight, he sighs and says "Oh drat..."

Penflower says "Yes, Otari was the group rogue! I know all about him. Give me a second to think!"

So, my Lore Roseguard is +7. I assume this is a secret check.