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Society (Aid): 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (20) + 12 = 32

Alas ... should have just gone for the check itself

Xiung-Lau provides some extremely helpful and timely advice to his fellow tea experts as they conduct the tea ceremony, and executes his role in the ceremony with grace and elegance.

I am reading the "each PC can Prepare for the Feast three times" as meaning we get 3 rolls in the first week, right?

Since Hooli succeeded at 1 check to invite the kami, I believe from the Discord this means we get the +1 on all subsequent rolls. This would make Li Jie's roll a success, I believe we are at:
0 Decoration Points
2 Banquet Points
1 Entertainment Point

I also have the feat Specialty Crafting (Artistry). This gives a +1 on Crafting checks to create artwork ... would it also give me an additional +1 on Art Lore checks to create artwork?

Xiang-Lau seems excited to devote some work toward an artistic endeavor, diving into the decoration of the teahouse for the celebration. Within his walking cauldron and using his witch brewing skills, he spends the week cooking up some truly novel dyes and colorations, using his art supplies to paint them into elaborate representations of the Kami.

The ghostly form of Wings of the Night darts around the room, eyeing the artwork as it goes up appraisingly.

Taking special note of the importance of Great Willow, Xiung-Lau paints a corner to reflect the powerful kami spirit, paint along the floor representing her roots spreading around the room and her limbs along the ceiling, connecting the other kami artwork together, linking the kami of the ground with those of the air.

Art Lore w/ Great Willow bonus DC 17: 1d20 + 12 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 12 + 1 = 23
Art Lore w/ Great Willow bonus DC 17: 1d20 + 12 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 12 + 1 = 27
Art Lore w/ Great Willow bonus DC 17: 1d20 + 12 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 12 + 1 = 26

Extra point from the 2nd check goes to Entertainment Points (in the hopes of having a good turnout). If the description is enough to get a +1, or if I get the Specialty Crafting bonus, then I'll put that extra point from the third roll's crit toward Entertainment Points as well.
3 Decoration Points
2 Banquet Point
2 (or 3) Entertainment Points

So I believe we have 6 checks (2 each) remaining, and have to get a total of 5 points (or maybe only 4) ... so we need to get some crits. But, on the plus side, we do all have +1's.

Though Xiung-Lau recognizes the community's need for food, he has few skills that he feels will be helpful in the field or hunting ... so instead focuses his efforts on helping the town's defensive infrastructure.

Reinforce Buildings (Crafting DC 19): 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (20) + 14 = 34

Well... guess I would have been useful hunting after all

Quiet by nature, Xiung-Lau chooses to keep his own counsel on the events that transpired, and does not share anything about the event with the curious townfolk. He suspects that Hooli will be unlikely to resist making up tales, but does not feel the need to correct anything she says at the moment.

He does look around to see if that merchant has come back to town.

I forget, did we get any money over this journey? I have been adding magical items I gained to my character.

Xiung-Lau expresses appreciation as he chugs healing vials and elixirs.

Xiung-Lau expresses appreciation as he chugs healing vials and elixirs.

"Yes, we are working on it... Do you have any knowledge of the timeframe that we have before things start over?"

Does this look like we're back on the physical plane, or are we still in the Wall of Ghosts spirit realm reflection that we have been travelling through on this pilgrimage?

Kwan Tai, don't forget the fast healing 6 for 4 rounds. I saw it indicated in the first round, but not sure if you healed in the second.

Xiung-Lau hurls another shadow toward Xin Yue, and then sustains his malicious shadow spell as he hurls another shadow toward Xin yue.

◆ Cast a Spell: shroud of night - Frightened 1 and DC 22 Will vs. everything concealed

◆ Sustain: malicious shadow
Malicious shadow attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (11) + 12 = 23
Malicious shadow damage (slashing): 2d10 + 4 ⇒ (6, 1) + 4 = 11

Not sure what else to do, Xiung-Lau attempts to menace the undead. "You will be dragged to the Boneyard and then into oblivion!"

◆ Demoralize
Intimidation vs. Will DC: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (14) + 11 = 25

◇ Patron's Puppet - 1 focus point

Xiung-Lau whistles. The invisible ghost whipoorwhill flies over to hover next to Xin Yue. With his familiar in position, Xiung-Lau hurls a shadow doward Xin Yue's head.

◆ Cast a Spell: shroud of night - When casting the spell, Xin Yue gains frightened 1 from Familiar of Stalking Night familiar ability. DC 22 Will save or everyone is concealed to her.

He then draws Xin Yue's shadow together in a simulacrum to attack the undead with its shadowy claws.

◆◆ Cast a Spell: malicious shadow - 1 focus point
Malicious shadow strike: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18
Malicious shadow damage (slashing): 2d10 + 4 ⇒ (10, 2) + 4 = 16

Xiung-Lau then begins retching.

◈ Retch
Fortitude DC 25 (I have to roll above 14 eventually): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (15) + 11 = 26
Reduces to Sickened 1, but still slowed ...

He casts a hex. I will prioritize Kwan Tai and Hooli, in order, if they take damage from the divine wrath. If neither of them took damage, then I'll cast it on myself.

◈ Cast a Spell - life boost - fast healing 6 for 4 rounds

As the woman talks, Xiung-Lau considers her and what the best form of attack might be.

Fortitude DC 25: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15
Hero point that ...
Fortitude DC 25 re-roll: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12

Okay, sheesh ... Ah, just read the spell... not double damage on a failed save

The unholy energy slams into Xiung-Lau and, perhaps due to his nephilim nature, affects him strongly. 29 points of damage, Sickened 2 & Slowed 1

Xiung-Lau takes the wand of restoration, as the sacred nimbus spell dissipates.

Xiung-Lau nods. "We will release you, then... Do you have any business you'd like us to resolve for you?"

He awaits one response, and then sustains the sacred nimbus spell and brings it over to rain holy water down upon the bound creature.

Holy spirit damage: 5d6 ⇒ (3, 4, 3, 4, 3) = 17

Xiung-Lau inspects the husk zombie (from a distance) to see if he has any weapons on his person, or if any are within reach. "I believe the only freedom we can grant you, friend, is a release from this material plane - or whatever plane this is - fully into the afterlife."

He continues to sustain sacred nimbus as long as he can.

Xiung-Lau continues to sustain the sacred nimbus spell, though keeps it a distance from this new and amiable corpse for the moment, ready to move it at the first sign of trouble.

Not sure how long this exchange will take, but the sacred nimbus can be sustained for another 48 seconds, in case it becomes useful.

He eyes the corpse, trying to identify the type of undead it might be.
Boneyard Lore: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (20) + 14 = 34
Religion: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (11) + 11 = 22

Xiung-Lau continues to drop holy rain on the undead.

◈ Sustain a Spell: sacred nimbus - Reflex DC 21 vs. holy spirit damage: 5d6 ⇒ (4, 3, 6, 2, 3) = 18

He glances at the spirit-sealing fulu in his hand, but suspects that the creature might be able to resist it's magic ... so takes the more direct approach of hurling a shadow blast at it.

◈◈ Cast a Spell: phase bolt
Phase bolt attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (18) + 12 = 30
Phase bolt damage (piercing): 5d4 ⇒ (3, 2, 4, 4, 4) = 17

Xiung-Lau pulls opens the scroll and confidently begins casting the spell from it.

◆ Trick Magic Item
Religion: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (16) + 11 = 27
The scroll is level 7, so the base DC is 23.

As he does so, a shimmering cloud of holy power manifests within the room, raining down holy water upon the enemies.

◆◆ Cast a Spell: sacred nimbus - 10 foot square, which I'll orient to cover the most number of the enemies (but specifically the two hell hounds). DC 21 reflex save vs. holy spirit damage: 5d6 ⇒ (2, 6, 6, 6, 6) = 26

The entire room is littered with the dismembered corpses and splattered internal organs of beasts and humanoid creatures

Is this just for descriptive flavor, or is this difficult and/or slippery terrain that we have to maneuver through?

As you arrive, the monk is entertaining itself by playing fetch with the hell hounds, using a well-chewed human skull for the game. Upon spotting you, the hell hounds immediately bare their teeth and growl menacingly, but the monk holds out a rotting hand to stay their attack. "It’s rude to interrupt someone’s idle moments. Why are you here? Why should I not feed you to my pets?" the monk demands.

Xiung-Lau glances at Wings of Shadow, and the undead whipoorwill vanishes with its innate invisibility, and flutters invisibly back, concerned that the hell hounds might be able to detect it ... and also wanting to stay out of range of the undead-harming spell scroll that Xiung-Lau now holds in his hand. The walking cauldron, though not concerned about attacks, also stays back toward the entrance.

Xiung-Lau surveys the creatures before him, leaning his staff against the wall and slipping his hands into his robes to extract the spirit-sealing fulu in the hand not holding the scroll.

Recall Knowledge on undead monk (Religion, or another +3 if Boneyard Lore works): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18
Recall Knowledge on hell hounds (Religion): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13

Neither of those looks particularly promising, although presumably not crit failures ...

Xiung-Lau steps forward, exposing him to attack in a way he rarely does, and speaks forcefully in Necril,

He pulls out the scroll of sacred nimbus in preparation of the confrontation.

Just realized I had Trick Magic Item, so I can use these non-occult scrolls.

Xiung-Lau casts see the unseen, just in case her divine magic utilizes illusions. It lasts 10 minutes

"Let's go ..." He grips his staff defensively as the group heads into Kugaptee's crypt.

"Particular weaknesses would be ideal," Xiung-Lau adds, as he glances through the scrolls, identifying the ones that he can cast with his spellcasting abilities.

Xiung-Lau glances around, then points at the skeleton. "Your remains, I take it? We will see they are buried with respect when our task here is complete. I am Xiung-Lau. We thank you for any assistance you can offer. We are looking to restore the final statue and purge the monastery of its corruption."

Xiung-Lau uses detect magic in an effort to locate any possible source of magic in the room, in case the library is hidden by magical means.

"Do you think if we restore the last statue, it will purge these creatures from the temple? They're kind of ... pathetic. It seems kind of unsporting to destroy them in this situation." He shrugs. "But, on the other hand, we don't necessarily want them wondering around and deciding to come attack us. So it is probably best, and most merciful, to put them out of their mindless misery."

Xiung-Lau eyes the creatures warily and tries to determine their nature, power, and possible weaknesses.

+11 Religion or +14 Boneyard Lore to try to identify w/ Recall Knowledge

Xiung-Lau nods. "Yes, that seems like a good place to start. Does anyone want either of these weapons? If not, we should at least take them back. We could transfer runes later, if needed."

While Li Jie reclaims the statue head, Xiung-Lau meditates to regain his focus.

Xiung-Lau whistles and, though no one sees it, the invisible ghost minion flies over next to the undead kitsune.

◆ Command Minion: Fly

Xiung-Lau then points his staff at the undead, and the creature's shadow morphs into a menacing form that lashes out at it.

◆◆ Cast a Spell: malicious shadow - Costs 1 Focus Point
Since this is casting a hex, the undead becomes frightened 1 from my Familiar of Stalking Night patron ability since the hidden familiar is adjacent.
Shadow attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 21
Shadow damage (slashing): 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

The spirit whipoorwill flutters around, and then vanishes as it casts invisibility on itself. As the bird does so, Xiung-Lau pulls his scroll of force barrage from his belt. "Yes, I do not think we will be aiding you in this ... Is there perhaps some other way we can help put you at rest?"

Can I aid her Performance check w/ Society?

Society aid: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (10) + 12 = 22

Hesitant about this, Xiung-Lau cautiously assists with the ceremony. He motions his walking cauldron over and begins brewing the tea in it, using his new set of utensils for preparation and serving.

Xiung-Lau tips his head toward the undead. "True. Then I would say a mild mint camomile, with hints of nutmeg seasoning. Just so slightly bitter, but with some honey added for a touch of sweetness."

"If I felt that it would be an act of kindness that puts your souls to rest, I could happily give you such a description ..."

Same type of undead as earlier, I'm assuming?

Xiung-Lau says, "I have some supplies that are weighing me down ... or, rather, have been weighing Kwan Tai down since I asked him to carry them for me. Could I use the bag of holding? We also, of course, should return to these to their owners upon our return to Willowshore. A return that, I do hope, is growing more and more imminent..."

Are we ready to proceed to the next room, then? So long as we aren't close to fatigue, I'm good to keep going. I have focus spells and cantrips, after all.

Xiung-Lau takes the time to collect the residue and uses walking cauldron to brew the poison. "May I keep these brewing tools? They will help with my work."

Crafting DC 22 w/ artisan tools: 1d20 + 14 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 14 + 1 = 31

Does a single success disable it?

If needed, Xiung-Lau also performs the exorcism.

Religion: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18

... not very well, though not so badly as to make things worse.

Xiung-Lau glances around. "As much as I'd prefer to repair this statue first, we have travelled all day and cleared a decent portion of this temple ... I think we should rest for the evening and then resume explorations in the morning."

If we aren't close to fatigue, I'm fine with continuing on, but would need 10 minutes to Refocus.

Xiung-Lau seems startled by the success of the party's offensive. To the final fiend, he says, "Honestly, this is just embarrassing for you guys ..."

◇ Patron's Puppet
Wings of Night (invisibly) flies adjacent to the remaining fiend.

◆ Cast a Spell: shroud of night - Will DC 22 or everyone is concealed to it. Frightened 1 from adjacent undetected familiar.

Xiung-Lau hurls shadows to try to enshroud the remaining fiend. Though invisible, somehow Wings of Night gives a sense of impending doom to the fiend.

◆◆ Cast a Spell: phase bolt

Xiung-Lau then fires a bolt of shadowy energy toward the fiend.

phase bolt attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18
phase bolt damage (piercing): 5d4 ⇒ (2, 2, 3, 2, 2) = 11

◆◆ Cast a Spell: malicious shadow (1 focus point)

Xiung-Lau points his staff at the fiend who is speaking for the group. "Rest assured, I am already well aware," he says defiantly.

As he does so, the creature's shadow twists and warps, taking the form of a large dagger (Pharasma's divine weapon) that strikes at the creature.

malicious shadow spell attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17
malicious shadow damage (piercing): 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

◆ Command minion: Cast invisibility on self

Whispers of Night flickers out of vision as it turns itself invisible again.

Xiung-Lau considers whether he knows anything about these creatures, pulling a potion from his belt.

Since these are cursed undead, I'm not sure if my +14 on Boneyard Lore or Curse Lore would work here ... so I'll roll Religion, but add 3 if either of the others work. I'm focusing specifically on weaknesses, resistances/immunities, or special attacks/defenses. Among the things I want to know is if they're likely to use unarmed attacks.

Recall Knowledge (Religion): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (11) + 11 = 22

If I'm able to, and I believe they will attack with unarmed strikes and aren't immune to acid, I would drink the minor potion of acid retaliation before initiative starts.

Xiung-Lau glances at his companions, then replies, "While you get points for one of the more polite offers of death we've received on this journey, I fear that our response must be no." He holds his staff at the ready.

Xiung-Lau listens at the southern door into E5 to see if there is any sound from that direction, while Li Jie focuses on healing the injured.

Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13

He whistles, and the incorporeal ghost whippoorwill appears, flying toward Xiung-Lau and landing on his shoulder. "Greetings, old friend," Xiung-Lau says. "You did not have to hide in the form of a spider. I am glad to see you again, in your true form." The whippoorwill tweets in response.

"I think Kwan and Hooli should have these healing potions. Although Li Jie's abilities are far superior to mine, I can make use of the healer's toolkit. It's craftsmanship is good enough to offset the benefit from the gloves, so I think one of you two should take them so that you have a healing option." Assuming no objection, he collects together the expanded healing tools and puts them on his belt.

As he does so, he glances over at Kwan Tai. "Actually ... would you be able to carry my repair kit, by any chance? The amount of supplies are becoming a bit much for me."

I don't believe the monk has moved, and my invisible familiar maneuvered next to them both (which I think was possible), so it should still be next to the remaining one.

With the beads having proven less than effective, Xiung-Lau raises a hand and hurls binding shadows toward the face of the remaining undead monk.

◆ Cast a Spell: shroud of night - Enemy gets frightened 1 from adjacent undetected familiar - Will DC 22 or everyone gets concealed to the monk

His shadows then reach out for Kwan Tai, helping animate him and give him additional speed.

◆◆ Cast a Spell: haste on Kwan Tai

Oriented so that the zombie should be 30 feet away from him, Xiung-Lau holds up the holy prayer beads and uses them to cast a heal spell, with healing energy radiating out in all directions.

◈◈◈ 1st-level heal
Healing or damage: 1d8 ⇒ 1

He glances down at the beads, frowning, and taps them. "Perhaps they are not fully invested to me yet ..."

25 foot bless emanation: +1 to attacks
Round 2/4: Kwan Tai has fast healing 6

◆ Command Minion: Fly (invisible)

Xiung-Lau whistles. Though unseen, the invisible whippoorwill flies across the room and hovers near both the undead (if able). Xiung-Lau then hurls a stream of shadows toward the nearest undead.

◆ Cast a Spell: shroud of night - Undead adjacent to undetected (invisible) familiar become frightened 1 when I Cast a Spell. The one I target must make a Will DC 22 or everyone is concealed to it.

Xiung-Lau backs away, so he is about 30 feet from both of the undead.

◆ Stride

Xiung-Lau continues to extend his divine power over the area, providing guidance to the strikes of his allies.

◆ Sustain a Spell: bless - 25 foot emanation, should easily cover everybody, even if they maneuver around a bit

As the spell extends, Xiung-Lau glances down at the egg swaddled in his robes. the egg vibrates and then shatters ... and a bird, a tiny whippoorwill, flutters out, landing on the ground. Except that the whippoorwill is clearly an incoporporeal spirit of some kind. It chirps ... and then vanishes.

◇ Patron's Puppet (Command Familiar for free): ◆◆ Cast a Spell: innate invisibility, -1 Focus Point

He then reaches out and grants a portion of his power to Kwan Tai, who becomes empowered by the web of shadows creeping over him.

◆ Cast a Spell: Life Boost hex (-1 Focus Point): Kwan Tai gets fast healing 6 for 4 rounds

◆ Recall Knowledge - Will roll Religion, but would be +14 instead if Boneyard Lore or Curse Lore would apply here.
Religion: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (19) + 11 = 30
Specifically interested in Weaknesses/immunities/resistances, followed by special attacks or defenses

Xiung-Lau raises his hand. Though he's cast bless from the prayer beads once today, this time he draws on his innate power to cast bless from his divine heritage. "No, we have come here to protect life and to stand against Kugaptee."

Assuming, since they gave us a moment, that casting a spell might be allowed as prep.

Let us know if we're pushing anything that would get us fatigued.

"We have purified the entrance courtyard and this room. I say we go back and explore that front part of the temple building, to be sure there are no threats behind us, then push beyond this room." He motions down a hallway to the west.

My vote is from E3 over to E4, then loop around to E5, E7, E8, and then E6.

Xiung-Lau nods to Li Jie's question. "Yes, is this where we can confront him and stop Kugaptee's villainy then?"

Xiung-Lau listens intently, then glances around, not wanting to hog all the questions.