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Thank you for running, Lorenzo! I had a lot of fun, and I hope you and everyone else did as well!

Ditto!

Everyone already rolled for boons September 11-12.

If anyone wishes to slow track, please let me know.

But that was so long ago...! (I had seriously forgotten).

Yes, thank you!

Are you going to roll for our boons, or would you like us to do that?

Valoria begins hacking at the corpse flower.

+1 longsword (flank, haste, rapture): 1d20 + 13 + 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 13 + 2 + 1 + 2 = 37
magic, slashing (rapture, spirit bonus): 1d8 + 5 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 2 + 2 = 11 damage

crit confirm +1 longsword (flank, haste, rapture): 1d20 + 13 + 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 13 + 2 + 1 + 2 = 24
magic, slashing (rapture, spirit bonus): 1d8 + 5 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 5 + 2 + 2 = 17 damage

hasted +1 longsword (flank, haste, rapture): 1d20 + 13 + 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 13 + 2 + 1 + 2 = 20
magic, slashing (rapture, spirit bonus): 1d8 + 5 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 2 + 2 = 13 damage

+1 longsword (flank, haste, rapture): 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 8 + 2 + 1 + 2 = 23
fortune +1 longsword (flank, haste, rapture): 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 8 + 2 + 1 + 2 = 22
magic, slashing (rapture, spirit bonus): 1d8 + 5 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 2 + 2 = 12 damage

Reflex save vs. gushing wound: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18
[dice=Immediate action Ride check for Indomitable Mount vs. gushing wound]1d20+13[/dice]

Swift action challenge the troll fury, free action rapture for +4 Str/Con, -2 AC.

+1 longsword (haste, rapture): 1d20 + 13 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 13 + 1 + 2 = 34
fortune +1 longsword (haste)): 1d20 + 13 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 13 + 1 + 2 = 17
magic, slashing (challenge, rapture, spirit bonus): 1d8 + 5 + 2 + 2 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 2 + 2 + 7 = 19 damage

As for the aid token, I thought we would wait until we were hit with another big area damage and get the burst of healing.

Valoria hacks at the purple shambling mound.

[dice=+1 longsword (haste, Inspiring Sword)]1d20+13+1+2[/dice]
magic, slashing: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6 damage

[dice=crit confirm +1 longsword (haste, Inspiring Sword)]1d20+13+1+2[/dice]
magic, slashing: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12 damage

[dice=hasted +1 longsword (haste, Inspiring Sword)]1d20+13+1+2[/dice]
magic, slashing: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11 damage

As she cuts down the purple shambling mound she points her sword at the pink shambling mound, challenging it before kicking Arazni's flanks to urge her forward slightly. When she is in range of the pink shambling mound she slashes at the foul mound of rotting vegetation.

[dice=+1 longsword (haste, Inspiring Sword)]1d20+8+1+2[/dice]
magic, slashing (challenge): 1d8 + 5 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 7 = 17 damage

Fortitude save (Iomedae's Inspiring Sword): 1d20 + 12 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 12 + 2 + 4 = 30

As Valoria spurs Arazni forward she swings her longsword in arcs over her head, the sight inspiring her allies with the glory of Iomedae.

Full round action for Iomedae's inspiring sword, +2 insight bonus to attack rolls, saves, and skill checks for all allies within 30' of Valoria half way through her movement (which is everybody except Seren).

Valoria hesitates, looking at her compatriots.

"Are we going to be hasted?"

Valoria delays until she receives an answer.

Reflex save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19

Valoria resists 4 fire, so she only takes 7 damage on a successful save.

Knowledge (nature) DC 17 re Yellow: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
Knowledge (nature) DC 16 re Pink & Purple: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

"I'd love to Alexander, but I left my only rope back at the ravine. Those vines should be just fine. Just be careful, like Asmodeus their aid has thorns!"

The burst of adrenaline leaves Valoria momentarily fatigued. She bends forward slightly, leaning on her bent knees as she calls down.

"Can you climb, Alexander?"

After a brief moment of rest she summons Arazni once again and quickly mounts, waiting for her companions.

Valoria eyes the cliff. She quickly dismounts Arazni, who at her command leaps toward her back and once again becomes a heraldic device on the hosteling tower shield strapped across her back. She grabs hold of the vines, wincing at the thought of the thorns but hoping that her gauntlets will protect her hands.

[dice=Climb (guidance)]1d20+8+1[/dice]

She calls upon her connection to the spirit world to bolster her climb.

Standard action to cast guidance, immediate action to cast burst of adrenaline for +8 Strength on her Climb check which makes it a 23, if Seren invokes the trickster spirit again for +1 to all skills that will make it a 24.

Valoria dismounts Arazni and takes out a rope from her saddlebags. She hands one end to Alexander. The faintest hint of a smile flits over her face as she looks him in the eyes and says, "Hold on to this."

She vaults back into the saddle and throws the coiled rope over Arazni's saddle horn, giving it a tug to make sure that it will unspool correctly. She slaps Arazni on the rump.

"Hyah!"

And gallops toward the ravine, leaping it in a single bound.

Since Valoria's Ride modifier is less than Arazni's Acrobatics check for jumping (+13 vs. +18) I use my Ride modifier for the jump.

[dice=Ride]1d20+13[/dice]

On the other side she dismounts once again, and secures the rope to a tree. She shouts back.

"Tie off your end!"

Valoria's grip tightens on her sword's hilt at the sound of the booming voice, sweat breaking out on her brow as the man steps out onto the path. She consciously slows her quickened breath as she realizes that he is not an immediate threat.

"We are no evil minions, of Mother Bloodleaf or anyone else."

Valoria sheaths her sword and reaches down to pat Arazni's neck.

"A test of speed, I think."

Valoria continues conversing with the first spirit.

"Do not fear, comrade of Ivorra. We will cut the heart of corruption from the Fangoowd and ensure that this Mother Bloodleaf, whoever she is, does not harm you. Perhaps your tether to this world will be severed as well, so you can move on?"

Take 10 Diplomacy: 10 + 16 = 26

No buffs from the previous encounter.

"Who wanders these forlorn paths?" The topmost face whispers in an aggressive manner.

Valoria studies the first spirit.

"We are Pathfinders. We came to put right a wrong against the Twinhorn Following."

Valoria frowns.

"It wasn't enough, so we are now retracing Ivorra's steps so that we can defeat the great evil she could in life only banish.

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24

"Keep on, my allies! The only way out is through!"

"Back, foul beast!"

Valoria hacks at the pink yaoguai.

+1 longsword (blinded, flank, haste, sickened): 1d20 + 13 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 13 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 2 = 33
magic, slashing (sickened, spirit bonus): 1d8 + 5 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 5 - 2 + 2 = 12 damage

hasted +1 longsword (blinded, flank, haste, sickened): 1d20 + 13 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 13 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 2 = 21
magic, slashing (sickened, spirit bonus): 1d8 + 5 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 5 - 2 + 2 = 12 damage

+1 longsword (blinded, flank, haste, sickened): 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 8 + 2 + 2 + 1 - 2 = 16
magic, slashing (sickened, spirit bonus): 1d8 + 5 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 5 - 2 + 2 = 9 damage

Valoria attempts to guide Arazni out of the vine's embrace, but fails to do so.

[dice=Immediate action Ride check (sickened) for Indomitable Mount]1d20+13-2[/dice]

Then she hacks at the vine to free Arazni, and urges her forward to slash at the pink yaoguai.

magic, slashing (sickened, spirit bonus): 1d8 + 5 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 5 - 2 + 2 = 9
magic, slashing (sickened, spirit bonus): 1d8 + 5 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 5 - 2 + 2 = 7

+1 longsword (haste, sickened): 1d20 + 8 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 8 + 1 - 2 = 12
magic, slashing (sickened, spirit bonus): 1d8 + 5 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 5 - 2 + 2 = 10 damage

The aid allies ability of Order of the Dragon increases the base aid another from +2 to +3, the Honor Guard archetype intercept ability increases it by 1 from +3 to +4, and my benevolent armor increases it by 1 more from +4 to +5.

Valoria gets caught by the entangling vines, but manages to maneuver Arazni out of their grasp.
Reflex save (sickened): 1d20 + 6 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 6 - 2 = 16

[dice=Immediate action Ride check (sickened) for Indomitable Mount]1d20+13-2[/dice]

Valoria slashes at the pink yaoguai's tentacle to protect Arazni.
[dice=Bodyguard +1 longsword vs. AC 10 for +5 AC (sickened)]1d20+13-2[/dice]

Alexander, don't forget you get a +2 circumstance bonus on melee attacks against my challenge target as long as I threaten it, which is currently the red yaoguai.

Valoria whips her head about to take in the tactical situation. She quickly brings her attention back to the beast she is contending with and shouts back at the Asmodean.

"Then pray to your dark lord for a miracle. It's more likely that we'll be flanked by them!"

Valoria urges Arazni forward slightly. Fighting the deleterious effects of the forest, she strikes at the creature.

Swift action challenge the red yaoguai (-2 AC vs any enemy except the red yaoguai, allies get +2 circumstance bonus on melee attacks against the red yaoguai when I threaten it).

+1 longsword (sickened): 1d20 + 13 - 2 ⇒ (10) + 13 - 2 = 21
magic, slashing (challenge, sickened, spirit bonus): 1d8 + 5 + 7 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 7 - 2 + 2 = 15

+1 longsword (sickened): 1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 8 - 2 = 19
magic, slashing (challenge, sickened, spirit bonus): 1d8 + 5 + 7 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 5 + 7 - 2 + 2 = 18

Perception (sickened): 1d20 + 11 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 11 - 2 = 21

GM, please also note the errata for this encounter posted by John Compton in the product discussion thread.

Do those things have 15' reach? If not, it shouldn't be able to reach me or Arazni without moving five feet closer.

[dice=Handle Animal]1d20+14[/dice]

[dice=Fortitude]1d20+12[/dice]

Boon roll: 1d20 ⇒ 9

I'm in the middle of the state, so hopefully we don't get too much damage.

Just to let everyone know, I am in North Carolina so I may lose power/internet due to the hurricane which is bearing down on us. If I go radio silent that is the most likely cause.

The dragon now irrevocably out of her reach, Valoria rides forward and swing her lonsword down in a slicing arc toward the purple kobold.

[dice=+1 longsword (haste, Inspiring Sword)]1d20+13+1+2[/dice]
magic, slashing (spirit bonus): 1d8 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 2 = 12 damage

Valoria (-19)

Arazni (-19; shaken)

BTW these damage totals are incorrect. The dragon did 24 points of cold damage. Valoria and Arazni both failed their saving throws. Valoria has cold resistance 4, and Arazni has cold resistance 10. So Valoria has taken 20 damage and Arazni has taken 14 damage.

Eldritch, in case it makes a difference, did you add my +2 to hit?

Will: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (8) + 14 = 22
Reflex: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19

Undaunted by the dragon's fearsome display, Valoria still takes the full brunt of the dragon's breath weapon (which is somewhat blunted by her connection to the elemental planes).

She is coated by a rime of ice which she shakes loose as she raises her longsword.

"Dragon, by the Inheritor's might you will be vanquished, as your forebear Grathatonhakis was vanquished by the holy servant of Vildeis, Ivorra!"

Full round action for Iomedae's Inspiring Sword (all allies within 30' of me when I perform the action gain +2 sacred bonus to attack rolls, saving throws, and skill checks for 2 rounds). Swift action to challenge the dragon, I take a -2 AC vs. all other opponents (Arazni takes a -1). I gain my cavalier level in damage vs. the challenged foe (Arazni gains half that), and all allies gain a +2 circumstance bonus to melee attack rolls against the target of my challenge while I threaten it.

If we can activate our Fey boon before the encounter then Valoria and Arazni will do so for DR.

Valoria uses her standard action for total defense.

Valoria points her sword toward the enemy and spurs Arazni forward. Her tack jingles as she gallops toward the enemy, her nostril exhalations visible jets in the cold air.

Valoria sits astride Arazni, who snorts at the smell of the polar bear. She rests her longsword across the saddle horn and unconsciously fidgets with the blade while staring past the creatures to the cave entrance. She notices the fidget and quells the motion.

Inheritor, help me.

Has the communal resist energy from the first fight run out?

Valoria frowns a bit at the king's comments as she responds to the queen's concerns.

"Your Majesty, I didn't want to sound boastful, but as you can see we are doughty warriors and bearding this dragon in its lair should be no trouble."

Take 10 Diplomacy: 10 + 16 = 26

Valoria tries to take the measure of the king with sidelong glances and whispers what she observes to Tessara.

Aid Another Tessara's Perception on Vallahk: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14

Valoria bows to both of the fey rulers.

"Queen Quiselle, as I understand it when Ivorra slew Grathatonhakis it drove other white dragons from the mountains for several centuries. I have no desire to slay every kobold here, but as you say the current situation isn't sustainable. If we slay one of the more powerful dragons, would that not drive the less powerful away for a significant time?"

Take 10 Diplomacy: 10 + 16 = 26

I'll vote for the social encounter.

Valoria drops her sword, draws a javelin, and lets it fly at the frost drake.

[dice=javelin (inspire courage, range penalty)]1d20+9+3-4[/dice]
[dice=fortune javelin (inspire courage, range penalty)]1d20+9+3-4[/dice]

[dice=cold iron, piercing damage (inspire courage, spirit bonuses)]1d6+6+3+2[/dice] damage

I'm fine using it.

Valoria nudges Arazni forward to engage with the mounted kobold. She does so, her movement unhampered by the slick ice due to the magic of her horseshoes. She points her sword at the kobold which charged the Eldritch, challenging him. Her eyes roll back in her head as a ghostly figure briefly outlines her before fading in the sunlight.

Free action to enter rapture for +4 Str/Con, -2 AC. Swift action challenge the kobold (-2 AC vs. non-challenged targets) +2 circumstance bonus bonus on melee attacks against the target of my challenge while I threaten it.

[dice=+1 longsword (inspire courage)]1d20+15+3[/dice]
[dice=magic, slashing (spirit bonuses, inspire courage)]1d8+7+7+2+3[/dice] damage

[dice=+1 longsword (inspire courage)]1d20+10+3[/dice]
[dice=+1 longsword (fortune, inspire courage)]1d20+10+3[/dice]
[dice=magic, slashing (spirit bonuses, inspire courage)]1d8+7+7+2+3[/dice] damage

Valoria slashes at the drake as it takes flight.

AoO +1 longsword: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (9) + 13 = 22
magic, slashing (spirit bonuses): 1d8 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 5 + 2 = 13

Then twists the reins, pulling herself and Arazni away from the brunt of the creature's icy breath. Eldritch's magic shields them both from the attenuated effects.

Reflex save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18

[dice=Immediate action Ride check for Indomitable Mount]1d20+13[/dice]

Valoria rides forward, her sword glittering coldly in the air as it slashes down at the frost drake.

+1 longsword vs. flat-footed AC: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (6) + 13 = 19
magic, slashing: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

Valoria spurs Arazni forward, her hooves hovering several inches above the surface of the frozen river.

[dice=Stealth]1d20[/dice]

"Gods, you're all like a murder of crows with all your squawking."

His grim warrior's smile softens his harsh words.

"If we are lucky, we will do the feasting!"