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That was indeed a great game! Thanks so much GM Cwethan and fellow PCs! Chronicle looks good to me. I hope to see you all again in future games.

Sarsczek picks out some embers from between his teeth. "Iono... dinnit hurt too bad. Ann it tasted kinda like chicken... assept aready cooked."

He thinks for a bit then looks over at his allies. "So uh... does Aram Zey make dying a habit? I herd he died when the asspiss attacked dat one time ann den they got him back. Or is he not dead ann is he a part of the magic wall-carpet now? Hmm... I need ta go find my fren Watts and tell him what a phoenix tastes like."

"Okie Mally! I'mma gonna try!"

Reflex: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25

Sarsczek leaps forward, taking flight as he carries on through the fire and flames and straight into the raging foe.

Chawmp + Big + Flank + Bloodrage - Powah + Bless: 1d20 + 15 + 1 + 2 + 5 - 3 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 15 + 1 + 2 + 5 - 3 + 1 = 28
Damage + Big + Rage + Powah + Acid + Study + Acid + Sneak: 1d8 + 6 + 1 + 5 + 6 + 2 + 1d6 + 3d6 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 1 + 5 + 6 + 2 + (5) + (5, 5, 1) = 41

I'm good with another hard phoenix. If I'm gonna go out, gonna do it with a bang!

I'm Sarsczek and I endorse that post. Busy day.

Due to the recent bookkeeping issues, I'm going to post (in spoilers) an alternate turn should Malachai agree with my plan for him to take the AoO and give me the flank given the retconned battlefield positioning. As Sarsczek can become large as a swift and get reach on top of that, I do believe he could full attack with a 5-ft step from where he was, and if Mal is willing to fly around to the backside with fervorous speed and make flank...

In that case, i think I'd stay put and reach full attack and ask Mal to fly around to make flank instead of he's ok with eating the aoo.

While I'm at it... as a free action I'll ask the sages what this thing is with my Savior of Knowledge boon...

Arcana: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (17) + 18 = 35

Ah... well... forget about those sneak attacks then.

This is a powerful elemental creature; a type of outsider made of fire. Because of the mutable form it is immune to effects requring a body, like bleeding, paralysis, poison, stunning, critical hits, sneak attack, or flanking. It is immune to fire and vulnerable to cold and the melee attacks of the creature are able to set their victims on fire.

This is elemental guardian created by the tapestry. It is imbued with powerful magical abilities including the ability of flight. Up to three times a day it can affect someone it hits with banishment, something that you can be affected on while on this plane. If the target fails to resist they will be ejected from the plane.

"Umm.... anybuddy know icy magic?"

Reflex: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

That seems like a good use for Zera to use the 'roll twice on a will save' boon...

Sarsczek dashes past the phoenix and grimaces. "Dis gonna hurt..."

Move (Provoking), Swift to get big, Standard to go for a light snack.

Bite, Big, Wraps, Study, Flank, Righteous: 1d20 + 15 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 15 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 25
Damage, Big, Wraps, Study, Acid, Sneak: 1d6 + 6 + 1 + 2 + 1d6 + 3d6 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 1 + 2 + (2) + (2, 4, 2) = 24

We can make flank if I don't get wrecked on that AoO I totally provoked.

If I recall correctly, Zera generally resolves vs normal AC.

Sarsczek will study the phoenix during his second prep round

I'm down for hard mode. This is quite possibly Sarsczek's final outing... might as well make it memorable.

If it's not my turn before I go to sleep, I'll put a recommended turn for myself in a spoiler box to help move things along quickly.

Also, I accept the challenge! I'll bite a bigger phoenix or die trying!

Sarsczek looks up at the phoenices and back at his allies. "Hmm... dey fly... I fink I should too..."

He fishes his potion of fly out of his pack with his tail, then chugs it. "Okie... time to taste phoenix!"

"Erm... phoenixes? Isnt it supposedta be phoenices? Umm... and uh... I wonder how they taste?"

Sarsczek moves forward to press the advantage and keep some pressure on the archer. Double move

"I do fink givin up may be a good idea for you... or imma bite'tcha"

Sarsczek's AC is so bad that -5 AC isn't going to change much if we're fighting a bruiser. I'll leave it up to you when makes sense, but Sarsczek will accept the charges should it appear to make sense.

Also, just keep a running tally of total costs during the adventure and split it up at the end. Sarsczek will happily pay a share. I expect to shed some diamond dust at some point this adventure for a restoration or so... might as well tally it all up then.

With allies in as best of a position as he can hope, Sarsczek decides to figure out what a tarantuan gargantula tastes like.

5 ft step, lunge, full attack.

Bite, Wrap, PA, Bless, Inspire: 1d20 + 14 + 1 - 3 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 14 + 1 - 3 + 1 + 2 = 27
Damage, Wrap, PA, Inspire, Acid: 1d6 + 5 + 1 + 6 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 1 + 6 + 2 + (6) = 21

Claw, Wrap, PA, Bless, Inspire: 1d20 + 14 + 1 - 3 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 14 + 1 - 3 + 1 + 2 = 35
Damage, Wrap, PA, Inspire, Acid: 1d4 + 5 + 1 + 6 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 1 + 6 + 2 + (1) = 17

Claw, PA, Bless, Inspire: 1d20 + 14 + 1 - 3 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 14 + 1 - 3 + 1 = 24
Damage, PA, Inspire, Acid: 1d6 + 5 + 6 + 2 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 6 + 2 + (3) = 20

Confirm Claw: 1d20 + 14 + 1 - 3 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 14 + 1 - 3 + 1 + 2 = 18
Damage, Wrap, Inspire, PA: 1d4 + 5 + 1 + 2 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 1 + 2 + 6 = 15

Sarsczek scours through the deepest recesses of his mind. "Hrmm... big spider... how to deal with big spider..."

Suddenly, some Timely Inspiration comes to him! "I know! Bite it!"

Activating Timely Inspiration. If SOMEHOW someone manages to get to the other side of the Gargantula and give me a flank... that'd be awesome. Either way imma 5-ft step, lunge, and full attack it, although a flank = free study + sneak attack...

Option 1: Use Timely Inspiration on the Tarantula
Option 2: Save it for later, forget, and never use it
Hmm.....

Sarsczek nods towards Malachai, then creeps closer, inspecting the structural integrity of the bridge across.

Perception (Trapfinding): 1d20 + 10 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 10 + 3 = 22

I'm assuming that the pink spiral is not part of the foliage. If it is... well... double move instead.

Sarsczek runs past Peribras and snaps a bite at the remaining dwarf.

Provokes an AoO

Bite, Wrap, Flank, PA, Bless: 1d20 + 14 + 1 + 2 - 3 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 14 + 1 + 2 - 3 + 1 = 33
Damage, PA, Acid, Sneak Attack, Study: 1d6 + 6 + 6 + 1d6 + 3d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 6 + 6 + (2) + (3, 3, 3) + 2 = 28

Sarsczek leaps to action quickly. A fraction of a second before a nearby dwarf finishes his landing, Sarsczek is a blur of tooth and claw once again.

5-ft step, lunging full attack at blue. Hopefully they are flat-footed. Once he successfully sneak attacks a foe he automatically studies his target getting +2 to attack and damage. Bite with wrap last this time to improve odds of hitting with it since it's sleightly higher damage.

Claw, Wrap, PA: 1d20 + 14 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (7) + 14 + 1 - 3 = 19
Damage + Acid: 1d4 + 6 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + 6 + 6 + (2) = 15
Sneak Attack + Study: 3d6 + 2 ⇒ (6, 1, 1) + 2 = 10

Claw, PA: 1d20 + 14 - 3 ⇒ (17) + 14 - 3 = 28 +2 if last attack was a sneak attack
Damage + Acid: 1d4 + 6 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 6 + 6 + (5) = 21
Sneak Attack + Study: 3d6 + 2 ⇒ (4, 1, 2) + 2 = 9

Bite, Wrap, PA: 1d20 + 14 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (1) + 14 + 1 - 3 = 13 Hah.

"Erm... so uh... whatcha all doin here droppin on us?"

Sarsczek steps forward. "In Tea and Jah, raw fish is called soo-she... I wonder if dese guys count?"

He takes another step forward, although is rear foot stays where it was and his front foot moves 5 ft forward. Before the giants realize what happened, Sarsczek is nearly as tall as they are. He lunges forward and...

Free: 5-ft step, Swift: Activate Ka Stone, Full: Lunging full attack vs Red

Bite (Ka stone, PA, Wrap): 1d20 + 14 + 1 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (5) + 14 + 1 + 1 - 3 = 18
Damage (Large, Wrap, PA, Acid): 1d8 + 7 + 1 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 7 + 1 + 6 + (2) = 19

Claw (Ka stone, PA, Wrap): 1d20 + 14 + 1 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (7) + 14 + 1 + 1 - 3 = 20
Damage (Large, Wrap, PA, Acid): 1d6 + 7 + 1 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 7 + 1 + 6 + (2) = 19

Claw (Ka stone, PA): 1d20 + 14 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (10) + 14 + 1 - 3 = 22
Damage (Large, PA, Acid): 1d6 + 7 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 7 + 6 + (5) = 22

Bite (Fervor), Ka, PA: 1d20 + 14 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (18) + 14 + 1 - 3 = 30
Damage (Large, PA, Acid): 1d8 + 7 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 7 + 6 + (5) = 22

Current status:
HP: 61/74
DR: 2/-
AC: 16
Ka Stone Duration: 3 minutes - 1 round

"Myfriend watts said he gonna help me write a book bout the 'Flavors of Golarian.' I've bit lotsa mummies... duergar, a worm-that-walks, Slime mold, goblins, kobolds, a Quiploth, Brown mold, a Xorn, Draugr, a Fossegrim, a Wraith, a Spectre, Rakshasa, buncha other Demons and Devils... no Astral creatures yet, I wonder how the-"

He eyes the giants. "Erm..."

"Porcupine fiend? Dat one dinnit taste too bad I fink..."

Right... Um.... Did you catch that ludicrous display last night?

On second thought, let's go check up on our new allies... as they are the only ones left in need of help.

Sarsczek waves goodbye and wishes the dragon well in Draconic. "May fair winds ease your passage wherever you fly."

For some reason, Sarsczek's learned languages sound nearly perfectly articulated as through from a textbook, whereas his natural communication is... well...

He waves to the Kappa as well. "Try not ta annoy anyfin else big enuf ta tip you over. We gots ta make sure this place dunnit fall apart! Fanks for all da info... dose ass-piss guys aways up ta no good."

As for where to next... sounds like everything we haven't done has already been finished, so I guess we can go back and see how our buddies are faring against the Duergar or see how our tenuous allies are doing in missions 4 or 5?

Sarsczek looks around scratches his chin before addressing the dragon in Draconic.

In draconic: "Well met great wyrm of the... um... lake?"

Switching back to common so his allies can chime in he continues, "Um hai Ms. Dragon! Seems like the waters all gone weird! Mind if we take a looksee? Lotsa thirsty critters 'round here ann only enough water for... well... you. Fanks for not killin' dose Kappa though... they silly and kinda annoyin, but some time to fink is aways good for em."

Sarsczek studies her carefully, looking for a reaction.

Sense Motive + Study: 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 11 + 2 = 29

Sarsczek will also happily chip in for the bribe cost.

Sarsczek moves closer and keeps an eye out for traps.

Perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19 +3 for traps

Once he's confident he's not about to trigger a giant rolling boulder, he takes a better look at the Kappa.

Sense Motive + Study: 1d10 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 11 + 2 = 17

"Did someon do all dis? Take allda water? Ann leave you here?"

Would a waterskin have enough water to top them up or do we need more?

Sarsczek LOVES a good philosophical debate and happily listens to the priests of the temples of Syrinx weigh their ideas of right and wrong.

Will: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20
In the time honored tradition of begging for bonuses that I don't deserve... the save is to ENDURE their appeals... and I do have the endurance feat...

"S' not everday that I getta listen tah a new ph...il... um... thing. Is very interestin! Ann like... It totally makes sense! Cuz sometimes you gotta take the moral high ground ya know, even iffn it means yer prolly not gonna make it cuz then others'll remember and it'll be a good zample to them. But like... Wif da sages we always wanna protect information so that in the future we can all learn from the oopsies of da past. Ann stuff like that... so like..."

Sarsczek matches their questions one for one over the course of the debate.

"...ann one time there was a sage that even turned himself inta a lich to keep his knowledge avail'ble to da sages... which is icky and evil! But he wasn't actually like... a real jerk or anythin... so we had ta decide how to deal wif dat an..."

And he continues...

"...and that's why I decided to eat the donut anyways!"

And he continues...

"...and so I bit him!"

And he continues.

"...so if theres nobody left to learn, is the moral high ground still right? Like there was one time that..."

Sarsczek slips out to go grab Luminae. He tugs on her robes for a moment and whispers, "Hey umm... those mummy guys that aint mummys... umm... their wrappins need fixin... think you can fix them?"

He pauses when he hears mention of Arcadia, then thinks for a moment. "Umm... I fink I've been there before? Well.. one of the me's..."

He taps on his Sage jewel because clearly it's self-explanatory.

Geography (Jeweled Sage Roll twice, take higher): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 121d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27

Sarsczek looks over the Faithful, then back at his compatriots. "I brought my formal loincloth! Should I get changed?"

After a few glares, Sarsczek decides that this will not be necessary and approaches. "Um..hai! I'm Sarsczek, da Iron Pyrite Sage anna member of da Living Monoliths. Soldier like you, a defender! So uh... whats goin on over here? Those wraps look itchy..."

Sense Motive + Study: 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 11 + 2 = 18

I've used absolutely nothing, so probably rest after next mission. I'm a bit under the weather so bot me as needed.

Sarsczek nods and hands a few antitoxins over to assist the afflicted lizardfolk. "We will have our best scribes make copies, then return da or-i-gin-alls to you. I fink you keep better track of books den the archives do... annyway..."

Fort: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17 uh-oh

Sarsczek glares at the rune and silently mouths 'open' before shaking his head and walking back, tail between his legs.

Sarsczek shrugs, then silently walks up to the sigil and pokes and prods it a few times.

Take 10 Disable Device, Trapfinding, MW Tools: 10 + 15 + 3 + 2 = 30

Sarsczek holds out his hand for Malachi to cut and makes sure not to make a peep once this 'ritual' starts.

Sarsczek thinks for a bit. "Hmm... so um... I dun have telly-pathy... so I can drip some blood on the door real quiet-like, then Mally can try to open the door all quietly in disguise?"

I approve of Malachi's solution and say let's do it!

Religion: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23
History: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (9) + 16 = 25

"Ooh! Runes and pyramids! Juss like in Osirion... lesseee here..."

He scratches his chin as he ponders the first rune. "Warm blood feeds the cold god... um... probly 'bout sacrifices. They like ta sacrifice 'lesser' creatures..."

For some reason, Sarsczek's bizarre dialect seems to disappear when reading written texts.

"Pure minds speak in silence... Well... scalys like ta use telepathy... and anyone who doesn't they figure are only good as slaves... they like silence and magical ways to talk..."

He struggles with the last one.

"False skin emboldens the truth... iono... sumfin 'bout armor or cloving?"

He cautiously and quietly inspects the door for traps before recommending a course of action.

Perception (Trapfinding): 1d20 + 10 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 10 + 3 = 27

"Prob'ly somefin like... be really quiet, spill some blood on the door ann... um..."

He looks to the others for help.

Oh... oh boy... Allied Offensive? Free flanking? Don't mind if I do!

Sarsczek takes advantage of the moment's distraction and turns into a blur of teeth and claws...

Once one attack hits, I get my free studied target effect. Add 2 to all attacks after the first one hits. Damage boost is already included.

Bite, Flank, Bless, PA: 1d20 + 15 + 2 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (2) + 15 + 2 + 1 - 3 = 17
Damage, PA, Acid, Study, Sneak Attack: 1d6 + 6 + 6 + 1d6 + 2 + 2d6 ⇒ (4) + 6 + 6 + (6) + 2 + (5, 5) = 34

Claw 1, Flank, Bless, PA: 1d20 + 15 + 2 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (18) + 15 + 2 + 1 - 3 = 33
Damage, PA, Acid, Study, Sneak Attack: 1d4 + 6 + 6 + 1d6 + 2 + 2d6 ⇒ (3) + 6 + 6 + (1) + 2 + (3, 5) = 26

Claw 2, Flank, Bless, PA: 1d20 + 14 + 2 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (13) + 14 + 2 + 1 - 3 = 27
Damage, PA, Acid, Study, Sneak Attack: 1d4 + 5 + 6 + 1d6 + 2 + 2d6 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 6 + (6) + 2 + (2, 6) = 28

Fervor Bite, Flank, Bless, PA: 1d20 + 14 + 2 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (11) + 14 + 2 + 1 - 3 = 25
Damage, PA, Acid, Study, Sneak Attack: 1d6 + 5 + 6 + 1d6 + 2 + 2d6 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 6 + (2) + 2 + (5, 1) = 23

"Fanks fellow paffinders! Mummies are tricky... and taste dry."

I'm not 100% sure of the movement, but assuming the steps are difficult terrain, I think my current position is 30 ft of movement.

Sarsczek quickly ascends the steps to join Malachi and is shocked to see his new friend overcome with fear. "Ummm.... Mal? You okiedokie? Uh oh..."

He looks at the linen wrapped undead and hisses. "I eaten lotsa mummies! Imma eat you too!"

Lunge Bite + Fervor - PA: 1d20 + 15 + 2 - 3 ⇒ (17) + 15 + 2 - 3 = 31
Damage + PA + Acid: 1d6 + 6 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 6 + 6 + (2) = 18

As he attacks the undead creature, he begins to fish around with his tail in his pack for a potion. (Drawing an antiplague)

Will today be the day that Sarsczek finally gets mummy rot?

+2 AC for Fervor, -2 AC for Lunge

Extra Bite Attack from Blessing of Fervor because I'm forgetful and silly: 1d20 + 14 - 3 ⇒ (14) + 14 - 3 = 25
Damage + Acid: 1d6 + 5 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (6) + 5 + 6 + (5) = 22

I added 2 lines to the map to illustrate my question. Is the red line the cliff or the yellow line? Or is anything between the red and yellow lines climb check territory? Does not affect my action, just curious for future rounds.

Sarsczek nods to Malachi and steps down before lashing out at the creature.

"Dis looks new... wonder what it tastes like?"

The squares with the cliffside on them... are they difficult terrain or impassable? For now I'll 5-ft to the south and full attack.

If somehow due to the party re-arranging itself, I end up with a flank for this full attack, then +2 attack/damage to the bite and +4 attack, +2 damage to the claws, and +2d6 sneak attack to everything.

Bite, PA: 1d20 + 15 - 3 ⇒ (20) + 15 - 3 = 32
Damage + Acid: 1d6 + 6 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (6) + 6 + 6 + (1) = 19

Claw 1, PA: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (2) + 15 = 17
Damage + Acid: 1d4 + 6 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 6 + 6 + (2) = 17

Claw 2, PA: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (6) + 14 = 20
Damage + Acid: 1d4 + 5 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 6 + (5) = 19

All attacks are considered magic and silver for the purpose of DR

Edit: A potential crit to confirm
Confirm Bite, PA: 1d20 + 15 - 3 ⇒ (15) + 15 - 3 = 27
Crit Damage: 1d6 + 6 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 + 6 = 16

"Oh hai! You feeling better now? Uh.... sorry bout panicking in der. I fink the food might've been a little funny in my tummy. So uh... you good now?"

Sarsczek tries to fist-bump Zhuang.

"Hmm... I wouldn't mind meetin wiff da Muckmouf tribe again. Last time I saw em I had a tummy-ache from eatin too much Mummy, and some'un bashed me over the head and I don't really 'member everyfin... but I know they were really happy afterward! If they in trouble... well... we worked really hard to make sure alla da eggs were safe, so I kinda feel like a muckmouf mahself... so uh... I should check on 'em."

He scratches his head then adds, "Although we also did lotta work to make sure they help 'gainst the Aspiss 'sortum... and I'd be sad to let all dat work go for waste..."

Sarsczek's vote is for 1 or 5 (i.e. do everything with a player's name on it). FYI I do have the bonus for completing both parts of Wonders in the Weave which gives some bonuses for beatin' up Aspies in the tapestry.

Will: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11

"Hey... iss ok mister... um... wait... WHAT HAPPENED TO YOUR FINGERS? I dinnit bite dem did I?"

Unprompted unscripted unintelligent skill check inbound!

Sarsczek decides to undertake his oldest job in order to help... diagnose whatever may be afflicting them.

Profession (Food Taster): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22

"Hmm... tastes like mummy-wrapped-worm-that-walks... I fink that goes best wif the vintage 4702 AR antitoxin..."

Full disclosure: Sarsczek has in fact bitten a mummy and a worm-that-walks

Sarsczek looks at the worshippers, then back at Luminae and Zera. "Um.... maybe now is time for the song of my people?"

Perform: 1d20 - 3 ⇒ (2) - 3 = -1

The most dissonant of chords are created by a screech from Sarsczek's lungs and a waft of air from his... um...

...yeah.