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"I foresee that we shan't be 'murdert'" Unk says confidently.

Unk foresees that Koya's foresight will lead to good things.
Security: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21

After we cross, Unk/Snowball would like to switch to foraging as well, I think

"I foresee that our guide will guide us successfully." Unk announces
Security: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16

I think so? O.o

I wanted to ask before getting something in mind, except I want a scroll or 5 of fly, SMIV, and maybe a couple other things.
SOOOoooo do we want wands of CLW or anything? Unk can craft the wand if someone else can supply the CLW or whatever they'd like xD
Also, anyone willing to help Unk craft a headband of intellect?

I'm not completely clear about the divvy yet. I presume Unk will start getting full shares starting now or next time, but there isn't an easy way to see what that would be on the sheet. I guess I should just assume 2855gp of stuff for crafting/buying? That'll pay for the materials for a headband and a couple scrolls :D

oooooooo, Unk needs a headband of int :D
Also, maybe materials for a few scrolls ...
Can I make wands or scrolls of spells someone else has on their list?

Unk is not a trader, right? xD

Survival: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (4) - 2 = 2

Can we see the Caravan from the edge of the plateau?
If not, Unk would like to shrug and climb back down xD

Unk makes sure there's enough rope hanging from the plateau's edge to the caravan below before finally cutting himself free and looking around.
Perception: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 1 = 16
Survival: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (2) - 2 = 0

"I foresee that it would be best for us to protect the caravan from the top of the cliff." Unk explains while pulling rope out of his sleeve, possibly complying with Snowball's request.

knotted rope with a wall to brace against is DC 0 to climb...

"I foresee this monolith is someone else's problem, however perhaps we can smash it." Unk explains, flashing a smile in Snowball's direction.

How'bout these 6 questions then, assuming we don't just move on:
1) is anyone capable of purifying the monolith
2) is physical destruction an effective method
3) is the monolith related to the Minkaian forces who are trying to kill Ameiko
4) will it cause us problems later if we fail to purify it
5) do we currently possess the means to purify it
6) could a earth or fire: 1d2 ⇒ 2 fire elemental burn it to purify it
Also spells for the new day:

Unk ignores her.
"-Yes no questions... so what should we ask first... I guess first of all: Can anyone purify the monolith? Would smashing it to rubble purify it? Uh... any other ideas for what we might try? I could conjure a fire elemental or something to soften the earth beneath it..." Unk begins rambling.

So thats 2/6 so far:
1) is anyone capable of purifying the monolith
2) is physical destruction an effective method

"Well if Spivey has a different boss than Snowball, I foresee that it'll be fine." Unk says.
"Let's see, Snowball explained this to me once..." He continues.

Before they head out in the morning, Unk goes to see Koya to ask her if she can divine anything about the monolith, and especially if they can do anything to it before they move on.

Dunno if you want to have a whole back-and-forth or just summarize, but I'm leaning towards the latter.

"Well, there are daggers. We could pull those out. We could also warm up the bodies, maybe burning them and burying the ashes properly somewhere the earth is more permissive might help." Unk muses.

Now that the bodies are unearthed, Unk tries to think of any rituals that might require a magical dagger to be left in the grave as he reaches down to pull one of the daggers out to see if that helps.
Know (Religion): 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (3) + 15 = 18

And now it's time for Unk to get ganked, because the daggers are actually like Vampire stakes: meant to keep the dead in their graves xD

"Just as I had foreseen. It isn't a door. Transmutation magic makes me think it must be for making things cold rather than undead, but perhaps it is best to dig up the graves and purify them somehow. Maybe we can destroy this monolith too." Unk muses, unhappy about the undead-guarded monolith in the middle of the road.

"Thanks Durgan."
Unk examines the monolith for invisible symbols and ponders possible origins.
Knowledge (Arcana): 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (13) + 17 = 30
Knowledge (Religion): 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (3) + 15 = 18
He also casts Open just in case it's actually a portal.

Reflex +haste: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 4 + 1 = 12
Unk feels the cold in his bones.
11 damage->26 damage
"I foresee the fire overcoming you, foul frost spirits!"
He directs his flaming sphere onto one of the spirits and begins summoning something warm to fight back with.

5' step left
Flaming Sphere on Orange for 3d6 + 8 ⇒ (5, 5, 6) + 8 = 24 fire damage (+8 for vulnerability) if he fails DC 17 reflex
Standard action to start a full-round action (casting Summon Monster II)

Looking at these rolls, the order doesn't matter, but Phantom Steed comes before Unk in the dictionary, so I'll do that order:
Reflex vs cold: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25
Reflex vs cold: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10 17 by itself is enough to disappear the horse...
Reflex vs cold: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17

Unk finds himself pelted by cold and suddenly without a horse!

Reflex vs cold: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17
Reflex vs cold: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
Reflex vs cold: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
4+17+9=24 damage for Unk, 51->27hp
I don't see the flaming sphere, but I do believe green was behind everyone that's there now, so it must still be burning :D

Unk casts Haste on everyone but Ameiko before directing his Flaming Sphere onto another spirit.
"I foresee each spirit shan't blast us with cold more than once!" Unk explains.

DC 17 reflex for red, success means no damage, failure means 3d6 + 5 ⇒ (5, 4, 1) + 5 = 15 fire damage
@everyone: +1 to reflex saves (among other things), woo!

I see the mounted condition in roll20; I'll presume that Unk can ride into battle, then xD

Knowledge (Religion): 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (18) + 15 = 33
any special attacks? (Cold) Tells me fire vulnerability, any others?

"Hoarfrost spirits! I foresee that we'll vanquish these foul undead!" Unk announces as he guides his phantom steed with his knees. It takes him around the edge of the clearing.
with +4 ride, even a nat1 hits DC 5

He conjures a Flaming Sphere which starts burning at the closest 'spirit'.

Green has a Flaming Sphere on top of him, assuming no shenanigans that stop Unk.
He takes Fire damage: 3d6 ⇒ (2, 2, 2) = 6 (+3 for vulnerability) unless he makes the DC 17 reflex save for no damage.

"I foresee we'll learn much." Unk announces with plainly visible childlike enthusiasm.

He prepares by casting See Invisibility.

Lemme know when 3 combats worth of time has passed xD
Phantom Steed is one full dungeon rather than all day, should I just roll to see if we're early enough in the day to still have it?

Seeing the beast crash into the steppes, Unk lets out a sigh of relief.

"Just as I had foreseen." He explains before looking around to see who needs help being dug up.

Snowball lands in front of him and jerks her head up towards the two remaining glowing balls of righteousness and light.

"Oh, right. Help dig up our caravan." he orders before starting to dig snow with his hands.

Curiously, he actually finds the best spot that needs the most digging...

Unk trudges through the Snow faster than you'd expect, unless you happened to see him cast Haste on himself right before. He bumbles around the caravan and finds Mukluk.

Unk conjures 1d3 ⇒ 2 more archons!
"Defeat the beast! Make haste!" He orders before casting Haste.

He climbs off his high horse phantom steed.

(Looks like Unk can't see anyone but his archons, so he'll haste himself and the three of them)

Unk conjures a Lantern Archon.

ride (guide with knees): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

When he notices that his Phantom steed is stuck, he simply sits on his safe height from the worst of the snow.

"Wait until I conjure more of you." He explains to the Lantern Archon, which obediently hovers in place, unable to spot any foes through the cloud.

Unk starts casting Summon Monster IV.

reflex to pick the exact moment to make the sphere hop: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10 vs DC 15 :D

"Just as I had foreseen! Ah- I should've placed the fire better ..." Unk explains, as his flaming sphere melts enough snow to fully extinguish itself.

He begins casting Summon Monster III.

Arcana: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (1) + 17 = 18 huh, I might as well not roll it, now that I think of it xD
Though an extra question would be nice...

Feeling Snowball's panic, Unk wastes no time.
"I foresee hostile forces approaching!" He announces.

He immediately conjures a Flaming Sphere (DC 17) on top of the nearest ridge, hoping to frighten away whatever it is.

Not going to burn it immediately, though I could evoke the sphere on its square if the map is accurate xD

--- On the way through the hills earlier ---

As the caravan passes through the hills, Unk uses his extra time at night to catch up on some scrolls he brought to study.

namely: the scrolls of SM1, SM2, and Fly that Unk has from character creation. Yay blessed book xD

After the third night, Unk runs out of things he brought and asks others in camp if they have any magical tomes or scrolls. Most people get asked at least twice.

--- Afternoon of Sarenith 22 ---

Unk has been remembering to conjure a Phantom Steed to ride for most of his shift on guard duty, though it only lasts until 6 hours after they start each day.

I'm not sure about lunch breaks, but I'm guessing until shortly after lunch he'd have a horsie?

Perception: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (7) + 0 = 7
As usual, Unk is... oblivious until premonition strikes.

I mean, Unk's fireball isn't doing anything else, so.... maybe not totally wasted after all? XD
Also: Unk is mysteriously not waterlogged :D
Regarding the loot: Unk has 3 spare sacks and a Handy Haversack. Is it safe to say that we don't care to go into the details of precisely how we get the loot back?
BTW- does the waterlogging mean damage similar to Warp Wood? I feel like it might.
I ask because apparently Mending works on damage, but not things that were "warped or otherwise transmuted", though I wouldn't be able to target an 8lb heavy crossbow until next level anyway...

"So uh- definitely no captives, then..." Unk explains sadly, as Snowball does a lap in the air to dry off after the last load is pulled out of the water.

Unk leaves the twine that they used to pull up the Breastplate in the snow and turns to go, carrying a small share of the loot.

"Lair? Of course! I foresee that we'll confirm the fate of the villagers down there." Unk announces.

"Ameiko, that's the fireball I foresaw might help." Unk explains, gesturing proudly at the now useless flaming sphere.

"Hound, give her Aid for the rest of your time here." He adds, somehow noticing that her armor is still rime covered.

"I foresee you shan't make it back underwater, hag!" Unk explains right before he conjures a Flaming Sphere (DC 17) which rolls into her!

Fire Damage (DC 17 reflex completely negates): 3d6 ⇒ (1, 3, 4) = 8

"Here Kisaiya, a glimpse of our glorious victory!" Unk explains as he imbues her with foresight yet again.

yay +3 insight to attack/saves/skills/ability checks :D

Unk sloshes quickly through the water to Ameiko thanks to Mukluk's moose-zoomies.
"I foresee more ice in your future Ameiko, but I can conjure a ball of fire if you'll move somewhere dry. Or would my wand of healing help more?" Unk says to Ameiko. Clearly it isn't sinking in that she can heal herself just fine.

"...eventually!" Unk explains, as he gives Kisaiya another tiny (and hopefully not useless, this time) glimpse into the future.

@Kisaiya: Diviner's Fortune for +3 insight to attack, saves, and other things (for 1 round), again :D

Unk retreats from the merrow whose grasp he just escaped and hides behind Kisaiya.
"I foresee you'll win." he explains with a touch on her should and a look at the nearest giant.

Assuming green doesn't wait for Unk to take its AoO, this should just work:
+3 insight bonus on all of Kisaiya's attack rolls, skill checks, ability checks, and saving throws (until next turn)

"Cut down the hag!" Unk instructs his Hound Archon.

Unk summons a Hound Archon, which appears right next to the merrow that was harassing his familiar.

"I foresee that you shall strike this interloper down!" Unk explains; he splashes into the water behind the dog headed creature.
He gives it Diviner's Fortune.

Move action into the water (15' + 5'x2)
Standard Action to use Diviner's Fortune on the hound archon
I think soft cover from the archon means no AoO even if the merrow has Combat Reflexes?

naaaa, Snowball will be fiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiine xD
2 damage out of 25 is fiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiine
/me rolls nat20 to gaslight self

Knowledge (local): 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (19) + 15 = 34
So... four questions :D
1) What are their weaknesses?
(Also: how big is one bit of information? is it 1 question for what might bypass a creature's DR and 1 for weakest save? what if they have Regen or weakness to sunlight too? xD
I'm happy to spend up to 2 questions on this if needed)
2) Do they have any special offensive ability?
3) Do they ever keep live victims?
assuming each question so far is 1 question worth of info:
4) any strong defenses like SR or DR?

Knowledge (nature): 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (14) + 15 = 29
1 question: Any weaknesses?

"Just as I had foreseen! I should've known that Snowball would awaken the evil that we might slay it." Unk explains. He steps back and begins casting Summon Monster IV.

After Snowball disappears into the water, Unk looks around at the others.
"Anyone have anything for increasing endurance? I foresee that it would help her swim deeper."

"Well, I do foresee fighting in our future. It would be better if we ambush them than they ambush us. Fluffy? The cold never bothered you anyway." Unk says, looking down at Snowball for guidance.

Snowball gives him a look.

"Uh- Snowball, I mean." He corrects himself; apparently he hadn't foreseen Snowball's reaction.

Unk frowns.
"I foresee much trouble if we continue searching for the things that did this. I do not foresee us finding survivors." he announces grimly.

I feel like we'd be lucky to find even one person, though I can imagine whatever did this might try to keep something fresh for later...
Also, if we don't search we definitely can't find survivors xD
So that's my vote to give up on the poor villagers.
Also:
Knowledge (nature?) did an animal do this?: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (19) + 15 = 34
I have most knowledges, if local or dungeoneering or something else is more appropriate. Should I roll each separately or just 1 roll? XD

Unk frowns. He sidles up to Mukluk.
"Is that what 'murdert' looks like?" He asks, curious.
"I don't think I've ever foreseen 'murdert' before." he explains.

"Thank you Kisaiya. I am not worried, I foresee success." Unk explains with an overconfident smile.
"Uh- did you lose an eye and a couple of fingers on the way?" He adds, suddenly not looking so confident.

"I foresee a comfy place to unroll my bedroll and blanket." Unk says.
"Uh- could you show me to that place? Oh yes, and I'll have to try her cooking. Kiss'ya was it?" he replies, looking over at Kisaiya with a mixture of confusion and hope.

Unk shrugs "I have my magic to stave off the cold. This is mostly Snowball's bedding, these days." he explains while stroking his beard.

buuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuut fooooooooooooooooortuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuune telleeeeeeeeerrrrrrrrrrr
I mean... that's fine :D
/me leaves to look at the player's guide
I think:
Spellcaster (guard bonus)
for Unk & Snowball, probably.
If you have a preference, speak now or forever hold your peace ;P

Ulk? That might be a decent pet name xD

"I was! And after finishing my training I foresaw that Koya would take a trip over the top of the world. I couldn't let her go by herself, though I might have- uh- mixed up my visions and uh- ended up a little late. Also you might not be going by yourself." Unk explains, looking self conscious for the first time since his arrival.

"Anyway, I caught up. It's good to see you too." He says, hugging them back.

Snowball, who Koya probably remembers also adopting Unk, weaves her way between the legs of the three of them while purring.