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Most excellent - thanks so much again for running these. Fantastic time.

Most excellent!

Thanks so much!

Roland smiles and sends the Bralani home

” Very sorry to disturb you.“

Roland sighs in relief only to gasp as the creature reforms.

”What is Zhis new commotion? “

He will summon his celestial ally to his side…

if we have at least a round…otherwise prepare to attack if the scattering does not work

As an immediate action Roland will sacrifice animal aspect spell and calls for Divine Interference on the critical roll vs Toshiro
*Divine Interference

Roland gasps as he sees the 3rd claw aim for Toshiro's eye!!!

By zhe Holy One! Belay your swing!

-2 to hit on the reroll of critical hit - 3rd attack

He then continues his arrows to chip away at the creature.

Quickdraw, Rapid shot, improved precise=no cover, switch target if one drops
Roland-1 +3 Ad darkwood, PB comp Rapid: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (2) + 21 = 23
for dmg,PB: 1d8 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 8 + 1 = 17
manyshot: 1d8 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 8 + 1 = 16
Roland-2 +3 Ad darkwood, PB comp Rapid: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (20) + 21 = 41
for dmg,PB: 1d8 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 8 + 1 = 14
Roland-3 +3 Ad darkwood, PB comp Rapid: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (12) + 16 = 28
for dmg,PB: 1d8 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 8 + 1 = 10
Roland-4 +3 Ad darkwood, PB comp Rapid: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 20
for dmg,PB: 1d8 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 8 + 1 = 15

Confirm Roland-2 +3 Ad darkwood, PB comp Rapid: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (3) + 21 = 24
for dmg,PB: 2d8 + 16 + 2 ⇒ (1, 8) + 16 + 2 = 27

Fortune? 1d20 ⇒ 4

Roland waits for the swordsmen to finish their attacks. If the crystal creature still stands he will shoot more arrows.

”Zhis one does not seem too likely to yield. “

Quickdraw, Rapid shot, improved precise=no cover,
Roland-1 +3 Ad darkwood, PB comp Rapid: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (4) + 21 = 25
for dmg,PB: 1d8 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 8 + 1 = 15
manyshot: 1d8 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 8 + 1 = 11
Roland-2 +3 Ad darkwood, PB comp Rapid: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (3) + 21 = 24
for dmg,PB: 1d8 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 8 + 1 = 17
Roland-3 +3 Ad darkwood, PB comp Rapid: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (1) + 16 = 17
for dmg,PB: 1d8 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 8 + 1 = 12
Roland-4 +3 Ad darkwood, PB comp Rapid: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16
for dmg,PB: 1d8 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 8 + 1 = 16

regular arrows , DR applies

Roland watches the samurai blade work and is caught by surprise of the sudden blast of shards as he tries to dodge the spray.

reflex, evasion : 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (11) + 17 = 28

”Whew. Zhat was a close one!“

I assumed we barely scratched it, but will see :)

I read her mental notes but was thinking the same...after 'grows bored and attacks' description :)

Nay, the creature may be able but I only spoke my mind. We may have zhe same perspective. Unless it decides to yield, no?

Roland is impressed by the agility of Kahwen maneuvering around the crystal creature.

With a sigh ”Zhis is unfortunate to come to violence but Zhe attempt was made to talk with Zhis one. Toshiro may have Zhe better luck persuading it.“

Roland nods as the good fortune is extended

”Zhese type of creatures usually are resistant to Zhe arrows . Maybe blades will be more effective. But I will try.“

Roland will unleash a flight of arrows at the leader.
Quickdraw, Rapid shot, improved precise=no cover, fortune not included
Roland-1 +3 Ad darkwood, PB comp Rapid: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (15) + 21 = 36
for dmg,PB: 1d8 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 8 + 1 = 16
manyshot: 1d8 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 8 + 1 = 16
Roland-2 +3 Ad darkwood, PB comp Rapid: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (11) + 21 = 32
for dmg,PB: 1d8 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 8 + 1 = 15
Roland-3 +3 Ad darkwood, PB comp Rapid: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (13) + 16 = 29
for dmg,PB: 1d8 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 8 + 1 = 17
Roland-4 +3 Ad darkwood, PB comp Rapid: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 21
for dmg,PB: 1d8 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 8 + 1 = 10

fortune roll on first shot: 1d20 ⇒ 18

DR will apply, unfortunately - if these hit he may try deadly aim next round to help punch thru

Roland is not sure how to respond so stays silent - mentally speaking of course.

Roland nods to Kahwen.

I will watch back towards zhe lake until you can see zhe way forward is clear on both zhe sides.

Was the tengu fully healed or still down to 17/58? Roland has some healing if needed.

Roland nods to Kahwen and Toshiro as the new passage opens.

He takes one last look at the frigid lake, still not trusting it.

Roland nods and follows.

”I do not trust zhis lake at all… “

perception : 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (17) + 23 = 40

”Zhis was most fortunate. I am not needing Zhe healing. I will search Zhis cave
For exits.“

perception : 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (5) + 23 = 28

@GM Good by me :) No worries.

Roland watches as Toshiro closes in on yellow and he switches targets to red.

Zhis is going to be a bit more tricky.

Roland-1 +3 Ad darkwood, PB comp Rapid, haste, deadly: 1d20 + 22 + 2 - 6 ⇒ (15) + 22 + 2 - 6 = 33
for dmg,PB,grav,deadly: 2d6 + 17 ⇒ (4, 5) + 17 = 26
manyshot: 2d6 + 17 ⇒ (3, 6) + 17 = 26
Roland-2 +3 Ad darkwood, PB comp Rapid: 1d20 + 22 + 2 - 6 ⇒ (14) + 22 + 2 - 6 = 32
for dmg,PB,fav,grav,deadly: 2d6 + 17 ⇒ (4, 2) + 17 = 23
Roland-3 +3 Ad darkwood, PB comp Rapid: 1d20 + 17 + 2 - 6 ⇒ (3) + 17 + 2 - 6 = 16
for dmg,PB,fav,grav,deadly: 2d6 + 17 ⇒ (4, 6) + 17 = 27
Roland-4 +3 Ad darkwood, PB comp Rapid: 1d20 + 12 + 2 - 6 ⇒ (15) + 12 + 2 - 6 = 23
for dmg,PB,fav,grav,deadly: 2d6 + 17 ⇒ (6, 2) + 17 = 25

No favored ememy this time, DR/- would apply...

Roland will see how Toshiro and Kahwen fare before choosing his target.

Roland decides the creatures pose a severe threat and activates instant enemy on the red crystal (+6 fav enemy bonus as swift action).

I hope zhis works!

GM Note, he does not have any way to bypass DR/-, but I did not subtract that from the damage

Since 2 of 4 PCs look to be stunned and no additional buffs/haste/prayer likely…Roland will post attacks later today.

Roland tries to block out the strange humming noise.

fort: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (18) + 14 = 32

Kahwen, Toshiro, do you have somezhing to hurt zhese? My arrows are not zhe best against zhe statues and rocks.

He delays for any buffs before acting...

Roland Studies at the crystal creatures

kn: 1d20 ⇒ 6

Unless Natural, probably no luck...
Knowledge (geography) +5, Knowledge (nature) +17, Knowledge (religion) +14

Roland keeps bow held up and ready as the crystals hum.

Any idea what zhese are? Are zhey hostile or friendly?

He readies to shoot it, if either crystal attacks.

Not sure he can tell what a hostile crystal would look like...

Can any of you speak with zhem? My helm only can read, not speak.

”Zhis would not be Zhat kind of zhe relationship. Somezhing more foundational.“

init : 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27

Roland looks at the crystals knowing he cannot decipher them without using his magic helm.

Are any of you able to read zhese runes?

He looks around while the others arrive.

perception: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (5) + 23 = 28 bleh

Roland would search the room and if not finding anything other than dead plants , he shrugs.

perception : 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (17) + 23 = 40

”zhese were odd to find here. I am not sure why zhey are here but Zhere is nozhing else. “

Return via the root and rotate to the next root once everyone is healed and ready…Toshiro or Kahwen decide?

Sorry Toshiro - did not think both would fall that quickly:(

We will need to drop zhese as fast as we can before zhey can infect us.

Roland will unleash a flight of arrows the next furthest plant.
Quickdraw, Rapid shot, improved precise=no cover, switch target if one drops
Roland-1 +3 Ad darkwood, PB comp Rapid: 1d20 + 21 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 21 + 1 = 25
for dmg,PB: 2d6 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (3, 3) + 8 + 1 = 15
manyshot: 1d8 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 8 + 1 = 15
Roland-2 +3 Ad darkwood, PB comp Rapid: 1d20 + 21 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 21 + 1 = 38
for dmg,PB: 2d6 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (4, 4) + 8 + 1 = 17
Roland-3 +3 Ad darkwood, PB comp Rapid: 1d20 + 16 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 16 + 1 = 21
for dmg,PB: 2d6 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (6, 3) + 8 + 1 = 18
Roland-4 +3 Ad darkwood, PB comp Rapid: 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 11 + 1 = 15
for dmg,PB: 2d6 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (1, 1) + 8 + 1 = 11
Roland-Haste +3 Ad darkwood, PB comp Rapid: 1d20 + 21 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 21 + 1 = 34
for dmg,PB: 2d6 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (5, 2) + 8 + 1 = 16

Glad to hear you are back/recovered (hopefully)! Still here. :)

Roland, unless he can see reason not to, will spray the furthest creature with arrows and haste.

Zhese reminds me of zhe blighted forest of my youth in Sandpoint.

Roland will unleash a flight of arrows the teal plant.
Quickdraw, Rapid shot, gravity bow, haste, PB, improved precise=no cover, switch target if one drops
Roland-1 +3 Ad darkwood, PB comp Rapid,haste: 1d20 + 21 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 21 + 1 = 41
for grav dmg,PB: 2d6 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (1, 6) + 8 + 1 = 16
manyshot: 2d6 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (2, 2) + 8 + 1 = 13
Roland-2 +3 Ad darkwood, PB comp Rapid: 1d20 + 21 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 21 + 1 = 28
for grav dmg,PB: 2d6 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (1, 3) + 8 + 1 = 13
Roland-3 +3 Ad darkwood, PB comp Rapid: 1d20 + 16 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 16 + 1 = 23
for grav dmg,PB: 2d6 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (6, 2) + 8 + 1 = 17
Roland-4 +3 Ad darkwood, PB comp Rapid: 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 11 + 1 = 28
for grav dmg,PB,: 2d6 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (1, 1) + 8 + 1 = 11
Roland-H +3 Ad darkwood, PB comp Rapid: 1d20 + 21 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 21 + 1 = 26
for grav dmg,PB: 2d6 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (3, 3) + 8 + 1 = 15

Roland looks at the moving creatures before choosing how to proceed

kn nature : 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (16) + 17 = 33

”Zhese are _____ plants! Beware! “

will more than likely shoot arrows at teal unless he knows arrows will not work

Roland is starting to feel a scratching sensation in his throat.

fort: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (10) + 14 = 24
fort: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (5) + 14 = 19
fort: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (6) + 14 = 20

BLEH! :(
Note: Necklace of Adaptation if any are cloud/gas based

Roland blinks trying to get the hazy dust from his eyes as he sans the room

perception : 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (15) + 23 = 38
kn nature : 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (7) + 17 = 24
init : 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14

I moved Toshiro into the room and his token was the last. Adjust spot as needed. :)

Roland blinks as his eyes adjust to the new room.

perception : 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (16) + 23 = 39

Once everyone looks ready , Roland will cast gravity bow and then tap his shard to the root.

Roland walks back to the green root to the southwest to see if he can navigate the tree.

Ok thanks! That helps.

Roland takes a second shard.

” Anyone know if zhese can work with the green root we saw outside zhis room? Zhey look zhe same color at least.“

magic items are not his forte.

On the shards would we know how they work from prior levels? Is there a UMD check to activate them? I am not sure if Roland or others in the party (or at least me as the player) knows whether he would know how to activate them from past experience.

Thanks :) did not realize single-use items. So pairs for each person at minimum.

”Well zhese strange creatures found zhe stones of interest. No harm in taking one as zhe lucky charm.“

He scans the room for other doorways.

Roland nods at the findings but has no knowledge to what they could be.

”Whatever zhese were, zhey did not expect us to be here. Let us find out why zhey were here. “

Roland searches the room.

perception : 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (19) + 21 = 40

Roland continues his arrows into the yellow one, trying to stop it from drinking or retaliating.

Zhis is not your day.

Roland will unleash a flight of arrows the leader.
Quickdraw, Rapid shot, improved precise=no cover, switch target if one drops

Roland-1 +3 Ad darkwood, PB comp Rapid: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (5) + 21 = 26
for dmg,PB: 1d8 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 8 + 1 = 11
manyshot: 1d8 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 8 + 1 = 16
Roland-2 +3 Ad darkwood, PB comp Rapid: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (3) + 21 = 24
for dmg,PB: 1d8 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 8 + 1 = 13
Roland-3 +3 Ad darkwood, PB comp Rapid: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (3) + 16 = 19
for dmg,PB: 1d8 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 8 + 1 = 11
Roland-4 +3 Ad darkwood, PB comp Rapid: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (14) + 11 = 25
for dmg,PB: 1d8 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 8 + 1 = 13
Roland-Haste +3 Ad darkwood, PB comp Rapid: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (3) + 21 = 24
for dmg,PB: 1d8 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 8 + 1 = 10

Bleh! All of those are at +1 to hit from haste...may not help.
Staying out of room to keep charge lines open at least.

”Does anyone know who zhese guys are? Or what zhey are ? “

No worries as we were driving all day Sunday to avoid hurricane in Florida and Georgia. But back home now. Hopefully you are rested :)

Roland grins as he shoots back at yellow from cover.

”Zhis is a shoot out but Zhe little bows will not be enough. “

Roland will unleash a flight of arrows at yellow.
Quickdraw, Rapid shot, improved precise=no cover, switch target if one drops
Roland-1 +3 Ad darkwood, PB comp Rapid: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (2) + 21 = 23
for dmg,PB: 1d8 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 8 + 1 = 10
manyshot: 1d8 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 8 + 1 = 16
Roland-2 +3 Ad darkwood, PB comp Rapid: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (17) + 21 = 38
for dmg,PB: 1d8 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 8 + 1 = 15
Roland-3 +3 Ad darkwood, PB comp Rapid: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (20) + 16 = 36
for dmg,PB: 1d8 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 8 + 1 = 17
Roland-4 +3 Ad darkwood, PB comp Rapid: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12
for dmg,PB: 1d8 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 8 + 1 = 13

forgot to add +1for haste
Roland-Haste +3 Ad darkwood, PB comp Rapid: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (14) + 21 = 35
for dmg,PB: 1d8 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 8 + 1 = 12

Crit?-3 +3 Ad darkwood, PB comp Rapid: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (12) + 16 = 28
for dmg,PB: 2d8 + 18 ⇒ (1, 1) + 18 = 20

unless they have crummy AC - likely only #hasted, #2 & #3 hit (one crit?)

Roland quickly advances and selects yellow as his target…

Once in sight he shoots a single arrow if the creatures turn hostile…or starts casting

Roland waits quietly to see what happens…