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Rhoxl smiles, showing too many teeth. “Friend performers!” he bellows in response to the lion tamer’s taunt. “Do you know where Mistress Dusklight has sent you? Do you know the small scaleless that haunts the town? Small scaleless is killing performers, sending rats to chew ropes, planting seeds for plants hungry for flesh!” His voice drops almost to a hiss. “Are performers’ eyes so full of stars and Mistress Dusklight’s lies that performers cannot see how little Mistress Dusklight values performers’ lives? Performers are fleeing if performers do not wish to die in the town.”

Intimidate to Coerce: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22

Rhoxl’s lips twist into a small snarl, then twist again into a semblance of a smile. “Dusklight circus wants to perform in scaleless town, but does performers in Dusklight circus know about how dangerous scaleless town is to performers? Maybe Rhoxl is telling performers.”

Rhoxl looks at the robes, then at his companions, then shakes his head. “Scaleless are not used to seeing iruxi,” he explains. “Friend scaleless does not also look like… pink scaleless.”

I love the idea, but I don’t think we can pretend a hobgoblin, a catfolk, a lizardfolk, and a sprite are regular human priests. No problems though if someone wants to push that idea! XD

Rhoxl nods, then flexes his hands above his head. Carefully he taps and prods the circle, testing for any hidden surprises before scratching through the markings with his claws. Once he is satisfied with his work, he glances over the edge of the loft to ensure the rock creatures have vanished before dropping back down to the ground.

“Short scaleless is in jail,” Rhoxl reassures the family. “Scaleless sheriff is dead here. Do scaleless remember sheriff being here before sheriff is dead?”

Rhoxl grunts and begins scaling the walls of the barn to get to the hay loft. “Rhoxl is dropping a rope for scaleless friends,” he grunts.

Athletics: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17

Rhoxl’s eyes open wider as he processes Drake’s words. He nods approvingly. “Yes - Rhoxl also wants to know why.”

Rhoxl takes care not to show his relief on his face as he straightens up. “Short mud is telling what happened to scaleless sheriff,” he says. A few seconds pass. Slowly the iruxi’s mouth twists unnaturally until his teeth are exposed in a pained smile. “Please.”

Rhoxl growls and throws open the barn door. “Rhoxl is smashing skulls!” he roars, striding behind the flaming creatures.

Spear vs Orange: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11 Hero Point!
Spear vs Orange: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21
Piercing damage, Precision damage: 1d8 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (7) + 4 + (6) = 17

Interact to open door [A], Stride [A], and Strike Orange [A].

Rhoxl nods, then quietly makes his way around to the other side of the barn in case a surprise entrance is needed.

Sneak, sneak, sneaky sneak! XD

“Rhoxl thinks escape… escapes… escapees? Rhoxl thinks mephits are fleeing and Rhoxl is happy.” The iruxi shakes his head in frustration as he peers around the other side of the door from Zec. “Rhoxl is not thinking of a reason to fight mephits if mephits leave.”

Please let Drake's player know that we love him and give him lots of virtual hugs and promise to do our best to not get Drake knocked out immediately every combat. XD

Rhoxl groans, visions of saurs and giant maws vanishing as daylight penetrates his eyelids. “Ugh. Scaleless town is horrible.” Slowly he pulls himself upright and retrieved his bone javelins from the underbrush. “Where is scaleless sheriff?”

Rhoxl roars in pain as the flytrap grabs him, then grabs the thing right back.

Athletics to Grapple: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23

Visions of his ancestors wrestling dinosaurs in the jungle play through the iruxi’s mind. Like then, he grabs the snake/saurus/plant’s head with one hand and takes his claws across its exposed neck.

Claw, Guidance: 1d20 + 8 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 8 - 4 + 1 = 16
Slashing damage, Precision damage: 1d6 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 4 + (4) = 12

Claw: 1d20 + 8 - 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 - 8 = 16
Slashing damage, Precision damage: 1d6 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 4 + (1) = 8

Grapple [A], Strike [A], and Strike [A]. I felt more confident with the Grapple, so I saved the guidance for the first attack. Here’s hoping they connect.

“Scaleless is running away!” Rhoxl yells over the flytrap’s screeches. Moving closer, he pulls his last javelin from its sheath and hurls it at the overly-active vegetation.

Javelin: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
Piercing damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Stride [A], Interact to draw javelin [A], and Strike [A].

Rhoxl growls. What was he thinking? He was supposed to wait for it to chase after me! Did I say something wrong? Ancestors save me from this forsaken scaleless language. His thoughts are interrupted by a burst of flame, and his lips curl into a smile. He hurls the bone javelin in his other hand at plant, then pulls out a third and hurls it as well.

Javelin: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9
Piercing damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Javelin: 1d20 + 7 - 5 ⇒ (17) + 7 - 5 = 19
Piercing damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Strike [A], Interact to draw weapon [A], and Strike [A].

There is a rustling in the underbrush. With a roar, Rhoxl stands up straight from the underbrush and hurls a short bone spear at the aggressive plant. “Rhoxl is the decoy! Plant follows Rhoxl because plant is foolish and scaleless friends burn and chop plant and run out of reach!” Deliberately the iruxi marches the rest of the way out of the bushes and into the open field.

Javelin: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24
Piercing damage, Precision damage: 1d6 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + 4 + (5) = 10
(Included Sneak Attack damage in case Rhoxl is Hidden to the flytrap and it is flat-footed. If the attack was a Critical Hit, it is also Frightened 1 due to Brutal Beating. If the flytrap is flat-footed and Rhoxl’s attack was a critical hit, it also Bleeding 1d6 due to the javelin’s Critical Specialization effect. I think that’s everything? XD)

Sneak 5 ft west (just to get rid of any cover) [A], Strike [A], and Stride [A].

Rhoxl nods and starts working his way around the other side of the barn.

Sneak x3 [AAA]. Since it’s a secret roll, I didn’t roll any dice myself - let me know if you want us to do that differently in the future.

“Rhoxl thinks plant burn better than freeze,” Rhoxl offers as he too heads into the underbrush.

Stealth: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19

Rhoxl grunts in agreement and grabs a shorter piece of sharpened bone from his back. “Shaman tells stories where hunters surround prey and prey chases one hunter and one hunter retreats and other hunters follow and attack with arrows and stones and prey chases only one hunter. Do scaleless like plan?”

If possible, Rhoxl would like to use Stealth for initiative. This would lend itself well to him being the “hunter” to circle around to the far side of the flytrap.

Rhoxl grunts. “Short scaleless is being busy. Rhoxl wonders why scaleless farmers are not using their barn enough to check barn. Rhoxl hopes scaleless farmers are not working with short scaleless.”

Ready to go! Do we want Rhoxl to scout the place, or do we go in guns blazing?

“Short scaleless druid is in prison now.” Rhoxl’s neck frills have gone completely still, and his voice is quiet like a snake on the hunt. “Scaleless sees the sheriff is not needed for scaleless to be in prison too. Scaleless sees also that scaleless does not have tavern to lose drinking contest with goat in if angry scaleless burn tavern down.” The iruxi taps his head meaningfully with one claw. “Scaleless sees sheriff scaleless knows is easier to work around than sheriff scaleless does not know.”

Intimidate to Coerce: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22

Rhoxl raises an eyebrow. “…Is the goat winning or losing?” he asks at last, trying not to show his teeth in a smile.

“Rhoxl is looking for the sheriff,” the iruxi answers the speaker, neck frills twitching irritably. “Scaleless are saying where the sheriff is, or scaleless wishes sheriff is here and stopping Rhoxl from showing scaleless iruxi wrestling moves.”

Intimidate to Coerce: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19

Rhoxl nods. “Rhoxl does not need weapons to fight. Rhoxl is strong and fearsome. Rhoxl learns where the sheriff is.”

Rhoxl shrugs. “The scaleless sheriff comes back and does the sheriff’s work, then the circus can do the circus work,” he answers.

I’d be fine to wait on the crypt until after investigating the Mad Mug.

"The books say 'The Manual of City-Building' and 'The Order of Numbers' on the front," Rhoxl answers. From the iruxi's blank expression, it's hard to tell whether he's making a joke or being serious.

Rhoxl nods, claws tapping on his leg as he does his own mental math - albeit a bit slower than the priest's. "Rhoxl wants healing potions and a healing scroll. Rhoxl gives the scroll to Zec."

That's about 16 gp per person, which is 4 potions/scrolls per person. Maybe we want one of the specific items and some consumables in place of the other?

Rhoxl nods as Naatalu suggests returning to the mayor, ready for a rest before getting into more trouble.

Rhoxl grunts as he feels a tiny needle stabbing his head repeatedly. Eyes open, take in the sight of Naatalu, close again. Not dead yet. Breath becomes less shallow as he relaxes, waiting until the fairy finishes before rolling onto his side. "Is Drake living?" he asks slowly, trying to avoid any sudden movements that might cause his head to ache enough to split open again.

Flat Check vs DC 11: 1d20 ⇒ 11

Should’ve ducked… Rhoxl’s thoughts get colder, slower. Should’ve ducked…

Stable, Wounded 1, and Unconscious

Fortitude: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24

Rhoxl doesn’t reply with words - only jabs of his spear.

Spear: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13
Piercing damage, Precision damage: 1d8 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (7) + 4 + (5) = 16

Spear: 1d20 + 8 - 5 ⇒ (17) + 8 - 5 = 20
Piercing damage, Precision damage: 1d8 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (6) + 4 + (6) = 16

His message delivered, the iruxi hops off the stage and takes a defensive position next to Zec. “Rhoxl thinks about leaving.”

Strike [A], Strike [A], Stride [A].

Rhoxl’s eyes dart to the side as Drake moves to the left, then back to the middle aisle. Snapping turtle, he thinks to himself, then launches into action. Down the aisle he races, tail held straight behind him for balance as he dives through the aftereffects of Naatalu’s magic. Powerful legs push off the floor, he’s airborne for a moment, he lands on the stage, he rolls into position behind the goat-scaleless, he raises his spear, jabs!

Spear: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18
Piercing damage, Sneak Attack: 1d8 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (7) + 4 + (2) = 13

Stride [A], Stride [A], and Strike [A].

“No,” Rhoxl agrees, bone spear held in his hands.

Rhoxl pauses for a moment to study the doorframe. Was it broken from something outside trying to get in? Or something inside trying to get out? His gaze then drops to the ground, searching for tracks or any traces of passage other than that of his companions.

I think those would be Perception and Survival, but I don't remember if they're secret or public rolls.

"Rhoxl agrees."

Rhoxl shakes his head. Of course the scaleless can't take care of their own problems. And of course they came to the show yesterday to forget their troubles. Ancestors know they have a lot of them.

The iruxi turns to Zec, a quizzical look on his snout. "Can Zec talk to angry pigs like Zec talk to Ash? Angry pigs go away fast. But Rhoxl is worried at smell of death in church. Rhoxl wants to..." The stream of words slows to a hesitant dribble. "...wants to go to church first."

Rhoxl is leveled up. He has the Acrobat archetype now, as well as the usual rogue skill boost and feat.

"So...what else do you need us to do? We can do tricks in the show!"

Rhoxl smiles. “Rhoxl thinks tiny scaleless are performing with Naatalu. Part of Naatalu’s act.”

Society vs DC 14: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (16) - 1 = 15

"The natives are speaking about bad crops." Rhoxl grunts as he hauls the halfling to her feet and begins pushing her out the door. "The small scaleless is answering for many things, Rhoxl suspects."

Rhoxl grumbles under his breath, “I want to drag her scaleless face through the town until she is finding these ‘demons of the land’ with her nostrils.” Glancing all the way down at Naatalu, he shrugs. “Are we giving her to the guards now?”

Rhoxl glowers down at the halfling. “The small scales less tells us what she is doing,” he states slowly. “Or the small scaleless is going to the local prison because of murder. Does the small scaleless know how long they wait in the prison before hanging from the gallows like a fruit?”

Intimidate to Coerce: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21

“So,” he says softly after a few seconds, “what is the short scaleless saying?”

Rhoxl nods as well. "Short scaleless is telling us everything she does hurting the circus. We are fixing it."

Rhoxl is too tired for fairy tricks. “You are releasing them from your spell,” he growls, neck frill twitching in agitation as the tall iruxi glowers down at the masculine fey.

Intimidate to Coerce: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18

“If she breaks other things before, she tells us and we fix them.” Rhoxl shakes his head, frustrated with scaleless words. “She cannot tell us if she is dead.”

Vote to keep alive.

Reflex vs DC 21: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17

Rhoxl desperately pulls his feet up and manages to keep the grass underfoot from anchoring them to the ground - at least for the moment. He tries to pull himself completely free...

Athletics to Escape vs DC 21: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

...but to no avail. Grimly he drags himself towards Zec, rootlets ripped free from the soil trailing behind him.

Escape [A], Stride [A], and Stride [A]. At least he's free of the entangle now. XD

Apologies for the long silence everyone. Hopefully the holiday weekend is enough for me to get my feet back under me game-wise. XD

Reflex: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11

Rhoxl starts to move forward, then nearly trips on the overactive plants grabbing his legs. His lips curl in a snarl as he tries to pull himself free...

Athletics to Escape: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

...but to no avail. With few other options, he pulls one of the shorter balancing poles from his back and hurls it into the swarming rats like a skewer.

Javelin, MAP: 1d20 + 6 - 5 ⇒ (6) + 6 - 5 = 7
Piercing damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Escape [A], Draw [A], and Strike [A].

Will: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17
Flat Check vs Stabilization: 1d20 ⇒ 7

Rhoxl groans in pain, lungs on fire.

Dang - should have tried to hold his breath if they’re attacking with pollen only. Oh well.

Rhoxl drops down from atop the wagon and wordlessly gets to work snipping the pods off the plants.

Thievery to Disable: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7 Aww heck no - Hero Point!
Thievery to Disable: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15

Rhoxl frowns. “There are many snake bites,” he states, frown deepening. “Either one snake bites many times, or many snakes bite once. There are many rats - maybe there are many snakes too. Who controls many snakes and rats? And who controls the one who controls?” Shaking his head, he leaves the tent.

Druids and nature-folks like animals - we didn’t make any locals mad, did we? I’d bet my grandmother’s rib it’s Mistress Dusklight behind it all. But how to make it stop… Maybe this person’s out in the woods?

Mind made up, the iruxi heads for the nearby woods. He moves slowly, trying to catch anything - or anyone - by surprise.

Avoiding Notice - Stealth +6