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Wow, that was a really long movie. I hope the sequels are as good!

I'll download the player's guide for Ironfang and take a look.

Everything I've ever read/heard about Jade Regent says there might be problems with running it in PBP (specifically the caravan mechanic). But then again we managed to use the mass combat mechanic here easily enough.

Actually, I believe we skipped it entirely. Spiderbeard just hand-waved it. :)

That said, I wasn't aware that there was a similar mechanic in JR. If it is problematic for PbP, I'm fine taking it off the list.

Jade Regent could be interesting; I even have a character I had created for a PbP of it a couple of years ago, but the group dynamic didn't work for me, so I withdrew after a few posts.

Ironfang Invasion and Ruins of Azlant both look fun, too.

Iron Gods and Strange Aeons don't really appeal to me, too much "you got sci-fi/horror in my fantasy!" for me. ;-)

I do enjoy the characters, but agree that the power level is downright silly. Running up walls, invisible at will, leaping tall buildings in a single bound ... and it will just continue to get worse.

This is a great group, so I suspect we could have great fun at whatever game we play. It might be that a different AP or module (or even homebrew, if you had one) might be more enjoyable. I'm good either way.

As to Starfinder, I don't have a great interest in it right now, and I know Dorothy has none at all.

Ultimately, if you as GM aren't enjoying it, that should be the largest factor. If there is something you'd rather do, I'm happy to follow you.

Dejik is at work, but I feel confident in saying she will have a similar opinion. She might even prefer getting a chance to start from the beginning of something, since she came in as a mid-season replacement. ;-)

I think you're well entitled to a break. This game alone has been going for over three years, so a couple of weeks here and there is quite reasonable. Enjoy the time off. :)

"The truth is, I am not a priest, so I can't tell you what her thoughts are, only my own. Love is a feeling that grows between people who spend time together. It has many forms, and they can change over time. I can't say what sort of love might exist between us, but I can say that I want to spend more time together and find out."

Over the course of their free time, Sarkast enjoys helping her come out of her shell and getting to know the person inside the demon.

Well, apparently the lake house within a 10 minute drive of Ft Worth had ZERO internet. Being without internet for 5 days was both a blessing and a curse (mostly curses). I am leaving tomorrow for another trip, but this time I *should* have internet enough for 1/day posting. In the meantime, I am going to catch up on my games. Thanks for the understanding.

Which lake? We used to live in Fort Worth, and I grew up in the Dallas area.

I'll swap back for the +1 ring then.

Sarkast wrote:

Unless anyone else needs it, I'll take the Ring of Protection +5, putting my current Ring of Protection +1 back into the kitty.

When Dejik casts Mythic Protection from Evil on Sarkast and Ayesha, it gives them a +4 deflection bonus. If Nilus has a lower deflection bonus, it might be worth it to give him a better touch AC.

Good point. Nilus, do you want the +5 ring?

Sarkast will want to replace his used elixirs (vision and hiding) if that is possible.

Sarkast's usual "down time" routine involves assisting the army with weapon maintenance and maintaining a scouting routine in the area around Drezen. He invites Arushelae to join him on his trips out, and seems to be enjoying her company.

He also spends time tending to the small roadside shrines to Desna he has been creating along the reopened travel routes, making sure they are clean and clear of debris.

I suggest we see if the Forge can redeem the unholy longsword and the black robe.

Unless anyone else needs it, I'll take the Ring of Protection +5, putting my current Ring of Protection +1 back into the kitty. I already have an Amulet of Natural Armor +2.

I'll go ahead and keep the carpet of flying, it will make scouting high places easier.

Lots of good wands and scrolls and stuff for Ayesha and Dejik.

"I've never seen anything like this. There's just... such love."

She looks to him. "You have given me such kindness, and fought with me. All emotions to a succubus are tools. Rage, lust, envy, greed - these are means to an end. With you, I see something different. Will you show me? Show me more?"

Sarkast at this point you can choose whether or not to establish a relationship with Arueshalae.

If by "relationship", you mean romantic, I don't think he's at that point based on their current interactions, but it isn't necessarily out of the question. Unless it has to be decided absolutely now, I'd say "wait and see". If future interactions bring them closer together, it is possible.

Sarkast sees the earnestness in Arushelae's eyes. He takes her hand and quietly says, "You have already proven that you are much more than you ever believed. There is love in you. I know it."

"Thank you, cousin ... I wasn't sure how long I could hold out against this infernal noise."

Protected by Dejik's magic, Sarkast carefully inspects the room, looking for any evidence about what makes it worth protecting so strongly.

Drinking an Elixir of Vision, Sarkast takes 10 for 40 Perception to search the room. If that isn't enough, he will take 20 for 50, assuming Dejik's spell lasts long enough to protect him from the death magic.

Dejik still has an action

Casting Death Ward was her action, since she didn't get to act before the demon.

From your description, I am assuming that you are using Dejik's "cast Death Ward" option from above as her action this turn.

Question:

Everyone who is in this room must make a DC 21 fortitude save each round or gain a negative level.

Is that a negative level every round you fail? And you keep making new saves regardless of whether you saved or failed the prior round?

Fort save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26 Thank you, RNG.

Sarkast feels his own life energy wane, and takes a moment to focus the power of his ancestors. As he does, one of the medals on his chest begins to glow faintly as well. He then strikes at the demon.

Free action to enter controlled bloodrage for +4 CON. Swift action to activate the Righteous Medal of Vigor for +2 CON. Full attack.

Primary Attack, Freedom's Kiss - Ignores Armor: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (12) + 13 = 25 Damage, good, magic: 1d4 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10 Damage, angelic attacks: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Secondary Attack, +1 returning dagger: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (8) + 12 = 20 Damage, good, magic: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5 Damage, angelic attacks: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Primary Iterative Attack, Freedom's Kiss - Ignores Armor: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25 Damage, good, magic: 1d4 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10 Damage, angelic attacks: 1d6 ⇒ 1

Secondary Iterative Attack, +1 returning dagger: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14 Damage, good, magic: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5 Damage, angelic attacks: 1d6 ⇒ 5

Counters:
Bloodrage: 1/6
Righteous Medal of Vigor: 1/10
Hit points: 153/153
Negative levels: 1

I lead you to the wrong impression. The droning sound causes negative levels. Sarkast gains a negative level! However hed still has an action. Sarkast is up.

Nope, I became staggered by choosing to use Twist Away. Had I expected the natural 1 I wouldn't have bothered, but there you go. Negative level and round is over.

Specific knowledge about abilities and defenses available at a DC 32 roll.

Ayesha got a 36, so does she know anything that might be helpful for us?

Since Nilus had to make a Fort save on entering the room, I'll assume Sarkast does as well. He'll use Twist Away, which leaves him staggered, so all he will do this round is move in.

Sarkast follows Nilus into the room as Ayesha tells him what she knows. When he hears the sound, he covers his ears and mutters a prayer to Desna to protect him.

Reflex save for Fort: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (1) + 14 = 15 Why do I bother?

Knowledge (planes): 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (1) + 14 = 15 Nope.

Sarkast is taken aback by the creature's eyes, and he looks back to the others. "What is this demon? I have not seen such before."

Going to wait to see if anyone else can identify it before charging in.

Sarkast scans the room, then as he becomes visible he motions everyone over to the secret door. He listens carefully, then when everyone is ready, opens it.

Still invisible, Sarkast whispers to the others, "Let me step in and look around ... be ready if you see or hear anything."

Sarkast's invisibility lasts 5 rounds during which time he is completely undetectable thanks to the newly legendary weapon; he will move in and inspect the room. Taking 10 for 31 Perception.

Once everyone is in place, Sarkast spends a mythic point to turn invisible, then opens the door.

Sarkast flips open the journal, recognizing the alphabet from his demon-hunter training. "These are the symbols of the demonic tongue, but used in a strange way. Someone will have to decipher it." He places it back into the chest, then places the chest into the magic sack as well.

"The robe is very dangerous. Do not put it on, or even allow it to wrap around you. If we can use the forge back at Drezden to redeem it, then it should be a huge boon to me or any other spellcaster. if not...it should be destroyed. It is simply too powerful an aid to an evil mage."

Sarkast nods. "Yes, the forge is a good idea. And you are right, if it cannot be redeemed, it must be destroyed."

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Unless I've missed something, I don't see anything else to do here except open the "eerily silent" door. Does anyone else?

I see it as for a "Why won't you DIE???" moment ... when the target has been hard to hit, and I finally connect.

+1 level of Rogue (Rogue 11)
12th level ability score increase: +1 CON (now 16)
Hit points: now 118 total (5 from average of d8, +1 FCB, increased CON)

11th level class abilities:
Sneak Attack +1d6 (now 6d6)
Finesse Training (Starknife). With this, Freedom's Kiss can now use its Transformative power to be a Starknife, dedicated to Desna.

Skill points: 11 (8 +1 (human) +2 (INT)):
+1 Acrobatics
+2 Disable Device
+1 Escape Artist
+1 Knowledge (planes)
+1 Knowledge (religion)
+1 Perception
+2 Stealth
+2 Survival

Mythic tier 5 (Trickster)
Mythic Saving Throws: Success at a save vs a non-mythic effect completely negates

New Path Ability: Legendary Item
New Mythic Feat: Extra Path Ability: Legendary Item

Legendary Item: Freedom's Kiss
Legendary Power: 2/day + 2/day from Powerful ability
Legendary Surge: +1d6 to attack rolls or combat maneuver checks
Legendary Abilities - 6 (only 5 available until Tier 6):
* Foe-Biting - Spend legendary power to double the total damage on a hit (including precision damage). On a crit, must spend 2 power
* Powerful - 2 additional legendary power
* Undetectable - While bearer is invisible, he cannot be detected or scryed by any means
* Unstoppable Strike - Attacks bypass all armor. Spend 1 power to make attack against touch AC. Spend a second power to ignore deflection bonuses.
* Upgradable - Increase the non-mythic magic power with 8 hour ritual and spending half the difference in gp price
* (Tier 6 unlock: Returning - spend mythic point to teleport into hand from anywhere on same plane)

Should we level up before we open the last door ("eerie silence"), or wait until after?

As Ayesha identifies the magic, Sarkast considers the chest.

If the chest doesn't appear to be trapped, Sarkast can take 20 for 35 Disable Device. If that fails, he can use a charge from the Chime of Opening.

Which two stats does the headband of mental prowess boost? Clearly INT, since it has skills in it, but is the other one CHA or WIS?

Sarkast joins Ayesha in a hug for Dejik. "Olette tehneet hyvin. Äitisi olisi ylpeä sinusta."

After everyone has had a moment to recover, he asks, "Are we prepared to give a final exploration of the building? There were a few doors we had not yet opened, and Vang may have left additional surprises behind that we should find."

Reflex: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (2) + 19 = 21
OK, this RNG hate is starting to feel personal. 45 damage, -5 transfer to Dejik on her turn.

Feeling his energy begin to flag, Sarkast starts to leap toward Vang, but remembers the spell that pushed him back before. Since the cloud seems to have been dispersed by Dejik's wind, he runs back in to keep fighting the Babaus.

First, thanks to the CON damage, Sarkast loses his last round of bloodrage and is now fatigued.

[ooc]Mythic point for Fleet Charge, attacking the Babau in the doorway, then full attack on that same Babau; if it goes down, switch to the one nearest Nilus.

Acrobatics vs first Babau CMD: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (5) + 22 = 27
Acrobatics vs second Babau CMD+2: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (3) + 22 = 25
AC 37 vs AoO

Fleet Charge: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (18) + 19 = 37 Damage, ignores DR: 1d4 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10 Sneak Attack: 5d6 ⇒ (2, 2, 5, 2, 2) = 13 Angelic Attacks: 1d6 ⇒ 2

If sneak attack hits, target is Slowed (unable to make attacks of opportunity) for 1 round. In addition, target is Bewildered (-2 AC, -6 vs Sarkast) and Disoriented (-2 attack, -6 vs Sarkast) for 1 round.

Primary Attack, Freedom's Kiss: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (3) + 15 = 18 Damage, good, magic: 1d4 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8 Angelic Attacks: 1d6 ⇒ 5

Secondary Attack, +1 returning dagger: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (6) + 14 = 20 Damage, good, magic: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4 Angelic Attacks: 1d6 ⇒ 5

Primary Iterative Attack, Freedom's Kiss: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16 Damage, good, magic: 1d4 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9 Angelic Attacks: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Secondary Iterative Attack, +1 returning dagger: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14 Damage, good, magic: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7 Angelic Attacks: 1d6 ⇒ 5

Haste Attack, Freedom's Kiss: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (5) + 15 = 20 Damage, good, magic: 1d4 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7 Angelic Attacks: 1d6 ⇒ 1

OK, let's look at those d20 rolls: 2, 5, 3, 18, 3, 6, 6, 5, 5. I am *seriously* beginning to doubt the randomness of this RNG.

Fatigued, AC 29 (18T).
Mythic 2-Weapon Fighting round 3/4.
Hit points 59/99; 3 CON damage

As the new cloud bursts around him, Sarkast rolls to the ground, trying to avoid getting any of the oily droplets on his skin.
Twist Away to use Reflex instead of Fortitude; +2 vs poison effects from Belt of Dwarvenkind
Reflex save: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (4) + 19 = 23
Oh, come one, RNG! *sigh* Since Twist Away is an immediate action, I can't take another for Surge, so 3 CON damage it is ...

Unfortunately, he still inhales the vapors. His eyes watering and lungs burning, he charges out of the room.

Staggered from the Twist Away, I'll use a move action to move back into the foyer. Rolling Acrobatics to avoid AoO from the babau near him; unless Vang has come down to ground level, he doesn't have any other AoOs to worry about.

Acrobatics vs CMD: 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (3) + 25 = 28 AC 38 vs AoO

Counters:
Bloodrage: round 5 of 6
Mythic 2-Weapon fighting: round 2 of 4

With 3 Con damage, hit points are now 99/99

Will wait to see the result of Dejik's and Nilus's actions.

OK, so the simplest retcon is that the mythic point was spent and the Fleet Charge was wasted when I hit the field; I would have landed under Vang. He hadn't summoned yet, so the logical response would be for Sarkast to try throwing his returning dagger.
Ranged attack, +1 returning dagger: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (15) + 17 = 32 damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7 Angelic Attacks: 1d6 ⇒ 3

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At the start of the new round, the dagger reappears in Sarkast's hand. The summon has happened, so Sarkast now has two targets. Spend a mythic point for Mythic 2-Weapon Fighting, 5' step between them, and full attack. Start with the one on the stair; if by some chance it goes down, switch to the other.

Unable to reach Vang, Sarkast turns to the demons.
Primary Attack, Freedom's Kiss: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (1) + 18 = 19 Damage, good, magic: 1d4 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10 Angelic Attacks: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Secondary Attack, +1 returning dagger: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (5) + 17 = 22 Damage, good, magic: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7 Angelic Attacks: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Primary Iterative Attack, Freedom's Kiss: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (7) + 13 = 20 Damage, good, magic: 1d4 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10 Angelic Attacks: 1d6 ⇒ 5

Secondary Iterative Attack, +1 returning dagger: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (16) + 12 = 28 Damage, good, magic: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8 Angelic Attacks: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Haste Attack, Freedom's Kiss: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (8) + 18 = 26 Damage, good, magic: 1d4 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12 Angelic Attacks: 1d6 ⇒ 2

And again with the RNG hate.

Counters:
Bloodrage: round 4 of 6 (gonna get really tired soon, didn't expect a protracted fight ...)
Mythic 2-Weapon fighting: round 1 of 4

@Sarkast repulsion is an abjuration spell. Basically, you are physically unable to get within 10' of Vang for the duration of the spell unless he appraoches you.

My question was about when it kicked in ... did I get any of my attacks in last round? If the first one failed (the swift action from a mythic point), then I have all of last round that I need to re-do, then this round ...

You didn't mention Sarkast's attacks last round, is that because you are waiting for the save? If his first (swift action) attack failed, I might have chosen a different set of actions for his move and standard.

Here is the save, I won't post a new round until I get the result of my last turn. I'm assuming this was a spell or SLA, so taking +2 from my dwarven belt.
Will: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19
Surge: 1d8 ⇒ 3
Damn, that's still only a 22. So what exactly happens?

Sarkast smiles as he sees Dejik's spell reveal the worm-demon, and in a blur of movement he darts up and down the wall, slashing at the creature as he goes past.

Second first, same as the first. Mythic point for fleet charge, running up the wall to attack Vang and move back down. Then move back up the wall, attack again, and fall afterward, landing directly under Vang. I'm assuming he's a demon, so I'll include the 1d6 damage for evil outsiders; if he's not, ignore that.

Acrobatics to avoid AoO: 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (15) + 25 = 40

If sneak attack hits, target is Slowed (unable to make attacks of opportunity) for 1 round. In addition, target is Bewildered (-2 AC, -6 vs Sarkast) and Disoriented (-2 attack, -6 vs Sarkast) for 1 round. For each additional sneak attack, extend duration by 1 round or until a new effect is applied.

Fleet Charge: +4 to hit, damage bypasses all DR
Attack, Freedom's Kiss: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (7) + 21 = 28 Damage: 1d4 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10 Sneak Attack: 5d6 ⇒ (3, 2, 4, 3, 2) = 14 Angelic Attacks: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Regular attack
Attack, Freedom's Kiss: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (6) + 17 = 23 Damage: 1d4 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12 Sneak Attack: 5d6 ⇒ (3, 3, 5, 6, 4) = 21 Angelic Attacks: 1d6 ⇒ 6

*sigh* Once again, betrayed by the RNG... at least I got Dejik free so she could cast her spell.

Waiting to see if Dejik successfully lit up Vang as that will change how I proceed.

I am waiting to see Vang's presence, if that is possible. I don't have a lot of options left on the magic front, but I know magic will be key to defeating him. If I know where he is, I can avoid wasting spells.

You did reset for the new day, didn't you? We're all at full power.

As Dejik runs into the room, an unseen force seems to grab her. Even though he can't see it, Sarkast runs up to try to free her.

Escape Artist: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (8) + 21 = 29
Surge, if that doesn't succeed: 1d8 ⇒ 1
Gah! Hopefully 30 does it...

Also, you said you added Veng to the map, but I don't see him. Dejik's action depended on whether he was within 30' or not; which happened? If she got the Spiritual Weapon off, Ayesha and Nilus can tell which square he is in to try to attack.

Spiderbeard: It has been implied but not clearly stated that you can use Escape Artist to get someone else out of a grapple. Sarkast has +21 Escape Artist and Skill Unlock; can I move over and try to get her out?

Sarkast winks out of view, and reappears behind the remaining minotaur, stabbing it viciously.

Free to maintain bloodrage, swift to vanish, move to get into the room, standard to attack.

Combat Expertise, attacking from invisible
Attack, Freedom's Kiss: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (10) + 16 = 26 Damage, good, magic: 1d4 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11 Sneak Attack: 5d6 ⇒ (3, 4, 4, 4, 1) = 16

If sneak attack hits, target is Slowed (unable to make attacks of opportunity) for 1 round. In addition, target is Bewildered (-2 AC, -6 vs Sarkast) and Disoriented (-2 attack, -6 vs Sarkast) for 1 round.

End round visible; AC is 34.

As the cloud of electricity clears, Sarkast moves in to work on taking down the wall of flesh blocking the doors. With his well-known burst of speed, he moves in blindingly fast, darting in and out to confuse his foes.

Free action to enter Controlled Bloodrage. Mythic point for Fleet Charge, darting in to attack and back out again. Then move in again and attack with Combat Expertise. With Skirmisher, both attacks get Sneak Attack damage. Attacking the one on the right first; if by chance it goes down to the first attack, switch to the one on the left.

If sneak attack hits, target is Slowed (unable to make attacks of opportunity) for 1 round. In addition, target is Bewildered (-2 AC, -6 vs Sarkast) and Disoriented (-2 attack, -6 vs Sarkast) for 1 round. For each additional sneak attack, extend duration by 1 round or until a new effect is applied.

Rolling acrobatics in case the minotaurs have Combat Reflexes.

Acrobatics vs AoO, left minotaur: 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (9) + 25 = 34
Acrobatics vs AoO, right minotaur: 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (1) + 25 = 26
AC 37 vs AoO

Fleet Charge Attack, Freedom's Kiss: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (18) + 21 = 39 Damage, bypasses non-mythic DR: 1d4 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10 damage, Sneak Attack: 5d6 ⇒ (1, 3, 4, 6, 4) = 18

Acrobatics vs AoO, left minotaur: 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (12) + 25 = 37
Acrobatics vs AoO, right minotaur: 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (19) + 25 = 44
AC 37 vs AoO

Standard Attack, Freedom's Kiss (Combat Expertise): 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (7) + 14 = 21 Damage, good, magic: 1d4 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11 damage, Sneak Attack: 5d6 ⇒ (3, 6, 6, 1, 3) = 19

AC with Combat Expertise and Bloodrage is now 34 (23T).

Knowledge (arcana): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20 Yeah, didn't think so.

Just before entering the keep, Sarkast would have taken an Elixir of Vision and activated Impossible Speed, both lasting 1 hour.

Sarkast listens as Nilus attempts to reason with Xanthir Vang, ready to vanish and begin fighting if it becomes necessary.

As the group settles into the cave, Sarkast uses some of the fresh water to rinse blood and grime from his armor and skin, and sets to his nightly ritual of cleaning and sharpening his weapons. Despite the fact that most of his weapons are now magically sharp, he still finds a comfort in the ritual, and hums and old Kellid tune as he relaxes.

With that done, he touches his ever-present bracelet with the charm of the woman astride an elk. As he lays down to sleep, he whispers, "Hän hymyilee."

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In the morning, after a quick meal, the scout sits at the edge of the cave, watching while the others perform their prayers and magical preparations.

"Let us see if we can put an end to this madness this day, shall we?"

He nods, and prepares to head back into the keep.

So it is unclear whether the temporary negative levels that killed you are still there after a Resurrection, but I would think not:

Upon completion of the spell, the creature is immediately restored to full hit points, vigor, and health, with no loss of prepared spells.

Regardless, a single Restoration and 100gp of diamond dust would clear them all. You will need another Restoration with 1000gp of diamond dust to clear the permanent negative level.

I'd like to hear Ayesha's opinion on resting or pushing on. I think she is the one most depleted now - as I recall, she is also out of mythic points and nearly out of spells.

Dejik weakly rises from the ground and throws her arms around Nilus's neck and buries her head in his shoulder. Her body still shakes from the effort...or perhaps that was sobbing.

Kuinka mukavaa nähdä sinut takaisin -

She pauses, tries to speak again, and seems surprised when the Hallit comes out. She turns to Sarkast and speaks, then waits for him to translate for her.

The rogue listens, then turns to the others.Dejik asks if there is a safe place we can rest here. We don't need to travel all the way back to camp to spend the night. Dejik has some trail rations, and she says she can conjure water magically.

(Dejik posting from Sarkast's computer) Dejik still has several spells, a couple at each level, so she can buff the party with no problem. She is out of channels, but she can recover these with her last mythic point (as a standard action).

He listens to his kinsman again. Dejik wonders how weak Nilus is feeling. She thinks the demons' draining magic might have affected him more than he realizes.

How many negative levels does Nilus have? Dejik has four 4th level spells remaining, but I don't think she has enough diamond dust for 4 restorations.

Let's rest a few moments and expend some mythic points to refresh abilities and whatnot. Also, GM is Nilus still affected by the negative levels or did those go away?

I used my last mythic point in that final attack; while I can still go on, Sarkast will be slightly less epic. More importantly, though, I believe Dejik and Ayesha are about out of spells, which aren't refreshed using the mythic rest ability, and I don't know whether they have any mythic points left either.

Sarkast helps the big man up as he returns from the boneyard. "Do you feel well enough to move? There are unexplored rooms that almost certainly hold more danger if we stay, but Ayesha and Dejik's magic is nearly spent, and even I am feeling a drain, as if some magic of my own is used up. I am not sure how well we would fare if we have to continue to fight today."

"If you can harness the magic and bring him back, I believe you should. Even if we then decide to return home to recover, it will be easier and safer to do so with him on his feet."

Which will still require a higher level cleric (or a caster level check by Dejik - Resurrection is minimum CL 13) and he will also need a Restoration for the negative level.

On top of that, we're all pretty wiped on spells and uses-per-day. I don't think any of us is in good shape to open another door. :-)

On the subject of those scrolls, though, do they have the expensive material components baked in, or would we need to acquire those before casting?

"Even without this tragedy, I think we are all spent. The unopened doors will have to remain that way today. We shall return, but for now let us get our friend home."

Sarkast reverently takes Nilus' loose gear and places it in the magical bag, then wraps a cloak around him before working with Ayesha and Arushelaae to lift the armor-clad body.