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The Hunger draws you to Essence, and though the Bloodless pull only weakly, they pull nonetheless.

Sleeping Sword finally draws his blade - a gleaming skymetal katana, its already deadly edge honed further still by the temporary magic bestowed by his purchased scroll, and now by Hepsubia's weapon song that causes the edge to glow white-hot. Choosing Flaming enhancement.

Getting the measure of the phantom's artless attack form, the swaying monk sidesteps, and then strikes...

katana vs Green, flank: 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 11 + 2 = 22damage, 2 hands, champion: 1d8 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 9 + 2 = 15fire damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4

"The Sword and the Warrior are one."

Sleeping Sword gains +1 on his unarmed strike this round.

Nodding to Zithembe in appreciation of the shabti's accurate strike, Sleeping Sword sways and staggers sideways and strikes at the next phantom...

flurry vs green: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 8 + 1 = 16damage: 1d8 + 5 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 2 + 1 = 11
flurry vs green: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 8 + 1 = 19damage: 1d8 + 5 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 5 + 2 + 1 = 15

If either blow hits (looks unlikely), Sleeping Sword triggers Gentle Rest as a swift action, which Staggers the target for 1 round with no save. Otherwise he Ki Flurries:

flurry vs green: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 8 + 1 = 17damage: 1d8 + 5 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 5 + 2 + 1 = 16

Well. May have to switch to sword next round, see how much DR they have :o

"Uh, the blows feel solid enough."

Although far more proficient with the sword, Sleeping Sword heeds his companions' advice and strikes with foot and fist, swaying this way and that to avoid a counterpunch.

umarmed strike (magic bludgeoning) vs red, flurry: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24damage, champion: 1d8 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 5 + 2 = 14
umarmed strike (magic bludgeoning) vs red, flurry: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24damage, champion: 1d8 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 5 + 2 = 13

if red still stands, spend 1 ki on additional attack; if red has dropped, Sleeping Sword gains 1 ki and then spends it on Ki Dodge for +4AC.

umarmed strike (magic bludgeoning) vs red, flurry: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20damage, champion: 1d8 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 2 = 10

Feel their Hunger. It binds them to you. Let it flow into you.

"I do not hide from those in need of the Final Sleep" the old monk answers the Grandfrogger. "I stand in the light of the Empress of Heaven."

"The Way of the Sleeping Sword says: the warrior may abandon his own body, but he must preserve his soul."

Sleeping Sword has no neck-slot item and would certainly benefit from the pendant.

"Uh, you have the venture-captain's ritual against dark magic, yes?" the old man asks the shabti as he studies the strange bone pendant.

spellcraft: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

"I do not know what this is."

"The Way of the Sleeping Sword says: my faith is my shield" the old monk offers by way of explanation. "And with this wand" Sleeping Sword taps another slender instrument, one of several worn in a bandolier, "the Goddess makes it so."

"Thank you for helping to lay those spirits to rest" Sleeping Sword nods. "Now, perhaps I can do something about this corruption."

The priest recites prayers to Shizuru as he draws forth a wand. Touching the tip to the unholy water, he Blesses the liquid in hopes of purifying it.

Wand of Bless.

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20

"Uh.... those are Lightning Bolt marks" the old man frowns.

"Wuzzat?" Sleeping Sword blinks. "Oh!"

The old monk bows to his elvish companion, then to the spectral horselord.

"The Way of the Sleeping Sword says: the greatest victory is that which requires no battle."

know.religion, prestige: 1d20 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 + 4 = 22
Sleeping Sword will spend 1PP to add +4 to that skill check. (P.22 of Season 10 Guide to Organised Play. I've never used a PP skill roll buff before!)

The old man turns the disc over in his palm, and reads the inscription. He blinks away tears. "...Michiko... was this yours?"

Sleeping Sword sinks to his knees. He reveals his own, matching, symbol - a wooden disk on a simple leather cord tied around his neck. He lifts his face heavenwards, raising the found symbol in one hand and his scabbarded katana in the other.

"Empress of Heaven! Lady Sun! You have sent your servant to this place as a blade in your blessed hand. By your light, I shall not fail in my appointed task."

"ヨハナトツミチコ、あなたが拒まれていた眠りをお届けします。"

Sleeping Sword looks down at Soddy Daisy. And, seeing the leshy clearly, nods and gives a snaggletoothed smile.

"I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand."

North is good.

Sleeping Sword dons the magic gloves cautiously. Still able to see the living, he concludes that the ghostvision needs specific activation.

Still happy to give them to Zith if they're more likely to be useful to him.

Before going deeper into the dungeon, the old monk focuses his ki.

Ki power: Barkskin, before I forget.

"Wuzzat? Ghostvision?"

Sleeping Sword jerks upright from a slumbering lean, his scabbard flashing into his hand.

"Oh. Curious. I have a very limited ability to harm undead with the light of the Empress of Heaven - usually my blade is superior. Perhaps these gloves could make it worthwhile? But if I cannot see the rest of you then that presents other dangers."

Sleeping Sword has a single 1d6 channel per day (typically converted into a ki point via a channel focus), so probably not worth it. But if they're no use to Zith, I'll carry them tucked into Sleeping Sword's belt so they can be equipped reasonably quickly.

"Uh.. I am somewhat inured to the privations of cold weather, having crossed the Crown of the World multiple times... but I have no special protection against supernatural cold.

Now let us bring the light of the Empress of Heaven to this place."

Go north? Don't mind which was we go really.

"A Tien tomb, all the way out here... a fascinating thing. Yet we have already learned that it is haunted.

I pray to the Empress of Heaven that the souls of these three samurai rest in peace."

The old man offers to interpret the Tien religious symbols, from his personal experience...

Know.religion, aid the elves: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23

Sleeping Sword bows towards the Grandfrogger. The immediate danger passed, the old monk draws forth a wand and a scroll case.

"Uh... I request aid with certain arcane preparations."

Sleeping Sword has a Wand of Mage Armour and a Scroll of Keen Edge that he'd like activating please - the latter on his katana. (Hep can certainly work the wand. I think the scroll might need a DC25 UMD check. Probably should have just bought an Oil :o )

Ouch. Yeah, I can't GM-post from a phone either. Don't worry on our account though!

"The Sun and the Moon shine on all without partiality" Sleeping Sword nods.

The old man smiles sadly and bows. "The Way of the Sleeping Sword says: the warrior leads by example, not by force."

Sleeping Sword bows slightly towards the shabti.

"I hope that means that you will be ready to grant them the Final Sleep. The Way of the Sleeping Sword says: darkness cannot drive out darkness, only the light of Heaven can do that."

"Before we set out, you must know this about me" the old man says, sadly.

"My birth was cursed. I am dhampir - half vampire. Energies that would heal you, such as that wand that the Venture Captain gifted, are deadly to me. Yet negative energies will mend my wounds."

"Should I fall in combat, I carry a number of items that may restore me." Sleeping Sword brings forth a bottle labelled clearly in both Common and Tien: Do Not Drink! Sleeping Sword Only! And a dark, crystal-tipped wand. "I can activate the wand myself, it bears an Inflict Wounds spell."

"May the Empress of Heaven bless our endeavour."

Before departure, Sleeping Sword prevails upon the Lodge to provide a scroll of Keen Edge x2 - spending 2 Prestige.

"Uh, have we a wizard or other arcanist amongst our number? This spell enhance my blade." Hep can cast it, of course, albeit with a chance of scroll failure :o

linguistics: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17
know.religion: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14

"Uh... I am an ordained priest of Shizuru, should the ritual require such knowledge. But truthfully, I am a warrior first, and a poor scholar."

"Uh... wuzzat? No! It is a sword style." the old man answers the leshy.

"It is also my name. Like all followers of the Way of the Sleeping Sword, I surrendered my old name when I entered the monastery."

An old man wrapped in heavy winter cloaks leans against the wall of the office, his eyes closed. At his feet is a backpack, and clutched tightly in one ancient hand is a scabbarded katana.

"Zzzzz.... zzzzz" The old man snores - until VC Bossk lays the Tome upon the table. The elder's eyes flash open and he stands upright in an instant.

"Uh... Sleeping Sword! That's my style!"

"Uh? Knights of Ozzem? Whut? What happened?"

Happy new year everyone!

I'm good to go when you are :)

I'm good to go now if you guys are :)

May I introduce you to the incense of corporeality?

Expensive, but really helps to shut down ghosts, spectres and the like.

How do I download the chronicle?

Click on the link in the GM's post above, then the easiest method I think is to right-click on your chronicle and select "download" from the menu.

That's a hefty chunk of PP! But +2 Allying is strong. Odd that there's no option to repair Gamin then upgrade him later.

Sleeping Sword would like it if Gamin could be remade as a katana ;)

Thanks for the game everyone! The Way of the Sleeping Sword says: play more PbP!

BoonyBoonyBoony?: 1d20 ⇒ 6

No day job.

Sleeping Sword completes a Faction Journal Card goal by defeating an evil creature with an elemental subtype (I assume Tygora at least was evil).

"I am sorry, Pai" the old monk laments. "She is dead. I acted rashly. May the Empress of Heaven have mercy."

Sleeping Sword refuses any offers of healing. "No. The threat is passed, and I survive. The scars of these burns will remind me of my failure."

Deathwatch confirmed the oread's death.

Sleeping Sword will need to borrow a CLW wand - he carries Inflict Wounds items to heal himself. He is also sad that he converted his one positive energy Channel into Ki and then went and completely filled up his Ki pool by stealing the souls ki of the ifrits. Assuming someone lends him an appropriate wand:

CLW wand, 4 charges: 4d8 + 4 ⇒ (5, 7, 5, 8) + 4 = 29

Sleeping Sword casts an eye over Tygora, to be sure that she's dead. Verify with Deathwatch - don't want her getting up again if she's in the burst of a Channel.

"Uh, Catushlara! Can you heal the prisoners this side of the flame?"

I put some very brief thoughts in Discussion.

We've got two channeling clerics - one with Selective Channel - and a bunch of healing wands. Sleeping Sword has no positive healing resources but can use a wand of cure light wounds if given one.

We have two of us with Fire Resistance - so my suggestion is the fire resistant PCs get the captives freed on the hot side of the wall whilst everyone else who can performs healing duties. Pai should toss about as much water as she can :)

I only have so many actions in one round, SS...

Indeed. It's a very nasty setup :O

"She trapped all of them! Be wary pulling our friends out lest they not survive!"

Need to heal faster than the flames burn by the looks of it

AoO, katana, bless: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 10 + 1 = 28damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14

Sleeping Sword ignores the searing flame to concentrate on the efreet.

unarmed strike, flurry, bless: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 8 + 1 = 13damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6 if this attack hits, trigger Gentle Rest again to Stagger Tygora
katana, flurry, bless: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 10 + 1 = 22damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

If the unarmed strike missed, and if Tygora is still conscious, spend 1 ki on an extra flurry attack; if by any chance the AoOs took her down, instead run to the oread and get her out of the fire (spend 1 ki to boost speed by 20' if necessary).

ki flurry, katana, bless: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 10 + 1 = 28damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

Then if Tygora is downed, 5' step out of the Wall of Fire.

"Uh, get everyone out of the fire!"

Since Pai and the mephit are airborne it looks like Sleeping Sword can charge Tygora. Would someone move me to the spot to the left of Zzorn please?

Sleeping Sword shakes his head. "The Way of the Sleeping Sword says: weak is the leader who rules by fear and deception."

The old man sways this way and that, dodging past the flames to reach the efreeti overlord. Though he holds his skymetal katana poised to strike, instead he strikes out with his sandalled foot.

punishing kick, charge: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 9 + 2 = 14magic damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10 on a hit, Tygora must pass a DC16 Fort save or fall prone. Additionally, on a hit, Sleeping Sword spends a swift action to trigger Gentle Repose: Tygora is staggered for 1 round (no save).

GM reroll, 2 stars: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 9 + 2 + 2 = 20

Dicebot acting up again :(

If Sleeping Sword missed, he instead spends 1 ki and a swift action on Ki Dodge (+4AC).

Pretty sure Bless, Divine Favour and Shield of Faith have elapsed for me.

Got another Haste, Indranna? I'll post my actions later today in any event.

"You are all family, after all. The Way of the Sleeping Sword says: the foundation of a secure kingdom is the security of the family."

The old monk bows.

"There were six" Sleeping Sword says flatly. "Where are the rest?"

"The Way of the Sleeping Sword says: when one treats one's people with benevolence, justice and righteousness, and reposes confidence in them, they shall be united in mind and happy to serve."

diplomacy, aid another: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (16) - 2 = 14

Sleeping Sword's buffs before opening the door: bless, shield of faith, deathwatch (10 mins duration), and divine favour.

Sleeping Sword starts talking in hopes of distracting Tygora.

"Order brings tranquility" the old monk answers the efreet, bowing slightly. "The Way of the Sleeping Sword says: do not seek to impose on others what one does not desire for oneself."

bluff, aid another: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (10) - 2 = 8

Zzorn, you the face man!

GM, is Sleeping Sword within 30' of the captive pathfinders? Deathwatch might tell him their condition if so.

Cheers GM.

If the party's other two clerics want to borrow Sleeping Sword's wands to speed our buffing prep please do.

Sleeping Sword has wands of Shield of Faith and Bless, and a Divine Favour prepared. Only sticking point - all of those will last 10 rounds only.

Fireball might still be handy. GM, do we need to make Knowledge checks about Ifrit to gauge their fire resistance?

Oh and I vote for the secret door approach.

As Sleeping Sword's blade drops the ifrit a wisp of smoke like substance escapes the fiery outsider and enters the monk, who shudders and sighs.

"Uh, they do not yield! Offer them no succor!"

The skymetal katana flashes again and again.

AoO vs yellow, haste, bless: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 10 + 1 + 1 = 31damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
AoO vs orange, haste, bless: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 10 + 1 + 1 = 20damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

confirm vs yellow, manuscript: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 10 + 1 + 1 + 2 = 33crit damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14

That is probably another ki steal and a dead ifrit.

"The sword is a killing tool."

The monk turns his full attention to the second ifrit warrior, continuing the deadly duel. The gleaming katana strikes...

katana flurry vs orange, haste, bless: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 10 + 1 + 1 = 28damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

"The sword and the warrior are one."

Each time Sleeping Sword drops and enemy to 0hp or below or confirms a crit he regains 1 ki.
katana flurry vs orange, haste, bless: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 10 + 1 + 1 = 32damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9
katana flurry vs orange, haste, bless: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 10 + 1 + 1 = 22damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

confirm?: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 10 + 1 + 1 + 2 = 23crit damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

If Red still stands:

ki flurry: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 10 + 1 + 1 = 25damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

Sleeping Sword bristles as he sways from side to side. The light of Sarenrae stings, but not so much as the knowledge that he failed his comrade.

You underestimated their Hunger. Use it now.

The old monk redoubles his attacks...

katana flurry vs ifrit, bless, haste: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 10 + 1 + 1 = 24damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11
katana flurry vs ifrit, bless, haste: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 10 + 1 + 1 = 13damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
katana flurry vs ifrit, bless, haste: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 10 + 1 + 1 = 29damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

If Yellow drops on the first attack, Sleeping Sword moves to engage the second ifrit swordsman (and regains 1 ki). If Yellow doesn't drop after all three attacks, Sleeping Sword spends 1 ki and makes another attack.

ki flurry: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 10 + 1 + 1 = 15damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

If Yellow drops after a full attack, Sleeping Sword 5' steps towards orange.

"Uh, that is good advice Therin! But I must handle the enemy in front of me."

No prep in the 1 round intermission - Sleeping Sword just meditates upon his blade.

The monk moves to Catushlara's aid, and flanks the closest ifrit warrior.

katana, flurry, bless, flank: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 10 + 1 + 2 = 23damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14
katana, flurry, bless, flank: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 10 + 1 + 2 = 23damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

The sword and the warrior are one.

If Sleeping Sword reduces the ifrit to 0hp or less, he regains 1 ki. I forgot that Hungry Ghost monks don't just steal ki on a crit :o

Zzorn, I keep thinking that there ought to be some way we can combo your Breaker Rush and Sleeping Sword's Punishing Kick :)

Sleeping Sword presses the hostile elemental...

katana, bless, flurry: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 10 + 1 = 13damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14
katana, bless, flurry: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 10 + 1 = 25damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

"I do not know if such creatures as these sleep, but I bid you be still" the old man addresses the creature of flame.

Sleeping Sword joins the fight in earnest.

Feel the Hunger connect you. Let their desire draw your attack.

katana, bless: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 10 + 1 = 30damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9
katana, bless, flurry: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 10 + 1 = 21damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

If Pink is already down, instead move and single attack Purple. I haven't added a flank bonus. If Sleeping Sword makes a single attack he does +2 damage for 2-handing his sword - and releases one hand after the blow to keep Deflect Arrows available.

I don't think elementals can be critted, but just in case:

confirm? manuscript: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 10 + 1 + 2 = 15crit damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13
on a confirmed crit against a living opponent Sleeping Sword regains 1 ki.