Yume Sugimatu's page

I've leveled up in profile, and updated my stat line.

As discussed, I've rebuilt slightly to be a bit more offensive. Specifically:
- Dropped Shield proficiency, and shield talents
- Added Brute sphere (giving me the ability to perform a Shove as a Move) and Focused Might (giving me the ability to recover Martial Focus on a successful Shove).
- Added Swift Challenge and Mass Challenge (letting me challenge more foes at once, and improving the action economy of challenging a bit).

Otherwise,
+1 BAB (which also makes my delayed damage 12/round and THP 7/round)
+10 HP
+perception, sense motive, survival, handle animal, artistry (haiku)*

* putting 1 rank in this gets me to a mighty +0...which I've commemorated by writing Yume's first poem. I tried to write something from her perspective (considering what happens when one lets their guard down).

Yume looks the doors over. If they open in, she spikes them to keep them from being interrupted. Then, she says, "My kindred, I fear I've been so concerned with keeping us safe, that I've neglected the wisdom of a strong offense."

Yume sheaths the Whispering Shrike and stows her shield on her back. Then she draws the fine-but-nonmagical katana she'd crafted for herself and begins to do katas.

"Kiai! Kiai! Kiai!" She shouts with fierce concentration as she drills, wielding her katana in both hands.

When she's content with her practice, Yume sits down and pulls out a caligraphy brush and some rice paper. Shelyn, Lady of Chrysanthemums, may my hand help your beauty flow into this harsh world.

After sitting in silence, she writes her first haiku:

Frog relaxes in sun -
The heron strikes fast and true -
Lump in throat, no frog.

Artistry(Haiku): 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (18) + 0 = 18

After a brief struggle, Yume manages to rip her way out of the webbing.

She nods to her brother. "Indeed, let us at least retire to that room for the moment, while we collect ourselves."

Str: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14
Str: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20

This is the fight that never ends, it just goes on and on my friends. Some people starting rolling hits not knowing what it was, and now they just keep swinging on and on! This is the fight that never ends, it just goes on and on my friends...

Heeheeheehee. That's what you get for debuffing an already not-very-offensive party, eh?

Given that she's still gummed up, she again tries to scream the ogre to death...but finds it comes out as little more than a hoarse shriek.

Sonic Scream: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 2) = 3
Recharge: 1d4 ⇒ 1

Free: Berzerking: -2 AC; +6 THP
Stnd: Sigh loudly at the Ogre
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If Yume attacked: will use AoOs (up to 4) to add +2 to AC with Active Defense. If enemies are wielding weapons & miss her, she'll get free disarms on them thanks to Jarring Block.
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If ally within 5' is attacked: will use the same above on the ally (+2 to AC & free disarm if the attack misses) thanks to Cover Ally
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Healing: thanks to Shizun’s 4 healing, Yume starts at 29/35 HP & 6 nonlethal
AC 21 vs 1st 4 attacks, then 19
HP 29/35
Nonlethal 6
DR 1/-
THP 6/6
delayed damage pool 0/9
Martial focus 0/1 remain
Second wind 2/3 remain

Yume grunts as she's stabbed twice by ogres and blasted by her brother.

Seeing how effective her siblings' breath weapons were--and how ineffectual she was with her blade within this ball of webbing--she shouts a sonic scream at the last ogre standing. Looks like that's possible without hitting Kenmai, given his elevation. If not, I'll take a 5' step first.

Red's spear: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
Reflex-entangled: 1d20 + 4 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 4 - 2 = 13 Woulda made it without the dang webbing. :(

Sonic breath: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 2) = 4
Recharge: 1d4 ⇒ 1

Free: Berzerking: -2 AC; +6 THP
Stnd: Heavy Swing - DC 13 Fort or staggered for 1 round.
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If Yume attacked: will use AoOs (up to 4) to add +2 to AC with Active Defense. If enemies are wielding weapons & miss her, she'll get free disarms on them thanks to Jarring Block.
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If ally within 5' is attacked: will use the same above on the ally (+2 to AC & free disarm if the attack misses) thanks to Cover Ally
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Healing: thanks to Shizun’s 14 healing, Yume starts at 29/35 HP & 1 nonlethal
Damage: 8 (lightning, no DR), 7 + 9 (spears, -2 DR) = 22 damage -6 THP = 14 (9 nonlethal 5 lethal)
AC 21 vs 1st 4 attacks, then 19
HP 24/35
Nonlethal 10
DR 1/-
THP 6/6
delayed damage pool 0/9
Martial focus 0/1 remain
Second wind 2/3 remain

Yume hisses in pain as the spears and teeth rip into her.

She does her best to cut the ogre, despite being gummed up with webbing..and concentrates, trying to recoup what strength she can.

Whispering Shrike-entangled: 1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (8) + 7 - 2 = 13
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Second Wind: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Free: Berzerking: -2 AC; +6 THP
Stnd: Heavy Swing - DC 13 Fort or staggered for 1 round.
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If Yume attacked: will use AoOs (up to 4) to add +2 to AC with Active Defense. If enemies are wielding weapons & miss her, she'll get free disarms on them thanks to Jarring Block.
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If ally within 5' is attacked: will use the same above on the ally (+2 to AC & free disarm if the attack misses) thanks to Cover Ally
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Damage: 32 -3 DR =29 -6 THP = 24 (15 lethal, 9 nonlethal)...which would bring her exactly to zero at end of round. After Second Wind, she’s back to 19 HP + 11 nonlethal.
AC 21 vs 1st 4 attacks, then 19
HP 15/35
Nonlethal 15
DR 1/-
THP 6/6
delayed damage pool 0/9
Martial focus 0/1 remain
Second wind 2/3 remain

Frustrated, Yume ignores the webbing that's slowing her down, and swings. Whispering Shrike strikes true, biting into the ogrekin's cheek and barely the burnt twin's jugular.

Whispering Shrike: 1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 7 - 2 = 21
confirm?: 1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (3) + 7 - 2 = 8
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Free: Berzerking: -2 AC; +6 THP
Stnd: Heavy Swing - DC 13 Fort or staggered for 1 round.
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If Yume attacked: will use AoOs (up to 4) to add +2 to AC with Active Defense. If enemies are wielding weapons & miss her, she'll get free disarms on them thanks to Jarring Block.
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If ally within 5' is attacked: will use the same above on the ally (+2 to AC & free disarm if the attack misses) thanks to Cover Ally
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Damage: 12 -1 DR -6 THP = 5 (2 lethal, 3 nonlethal)
AC 21 vs 1st 4 attacks, then 19
HP 30/35
Nonlethal 6
DR 1/-
THP 6/6
delayed damage pool 0/9
Martial focus 1/1 remain
Second wind 3/3 remain

Yume sees the new, hulking foes come out and strains as best she can against the webbing that's gumming her up.

"Unnngh...almost...there..."

Strength: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14

One Aid Another would get me over the top!

Javelin-entangled: 1d20 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 - 2 = 5

Yume throws a javelin but, with all the gummy webbing covering her, it falls far short.

Seeing the lizard fall to the Whispering Shrike, Yume runs up below the Ettercap.

Run action, to spot as listed.

Yume hustles toward the lizard.

"Kenmei, can you stop that ettercap from going wherever he's heading? I'll keep this lizard busy."

READIED: Whispering Shrike: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22
confirm?: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22
Damage+spend.focus: 1d6 + 3 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 6 = 11
Crit damage: 1d6 + 3 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 6 = 13

Free: Berzerking: -2 AC; +6 THP
Move: as shown
Stnd: ready Brutal strike (Heavy Swing) - DC 13 Fort or staggered for 1 round.
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If Yume attacked: will use AoOs (up to 4) to add +2 to AC with Active Defense. If enemies are wielding weapons & miss her, she'll get free disarms on them thanks to Jarring Block.
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If ally within 5' is attacked: will use the same above on the ally (+2 to AC & free disarm if the attack misses) thanks to Cover Ally
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AC 21 vs 1st 4 attacks, then 19
HP 32/35
Nonlethal 3
DR 1/-
THP 6/6
delayed damage pool 0/9
Martial focus 1/1 remain
Second wind 3/3 remain

"Aaaah!!" Yume manages to fight off the worst of the poison through sheer determination, but the pain throws off her aim and she ends up just slapping the spider with the flat of her wakazashi.

Fortitude: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22

Whispering Shrike+bless: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 7 + 1 = 11
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Free: Berzerking: -2 AC; +6 THP
Stnd: Brutal strike (Heavy Swing) - DC 13 Fort or staggered for 1 round.
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If Yume attacked: will use AoOs (up to 4) to add +2 to AC with Active Defense. If enemies are wielding weapons & miss her, she'll get free disarms on them thanks to Jarring Block.
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If ally within 5' is attacked: will use the same above on the ally (+2 to AC & free disarm if the attack misses) thanks to Cover Ally
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Damage: (10-1 DR) = 9 - 6 THP = 3
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AC 21 vs 1st 4 attacks, then 19
HP 32/35
+ Nonlethal 3
DR 1/-
THP 6/6
delayed damage pool 0/9
Martial focus 1/1 remain
Second wind 3/3 remain

Yume yells, "Get back here!" at the fleeing ettercap, while slicing again at the giant spider.

Whispering Shrike+bless: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 7 + 1 = 26
confirm?: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 7 + 1 = 11
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
Crit damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Free: Berzerking: -2 AC; +6 THP
Stnd: Brutal strike (Heavy Swing) vs spider - DC 13 Fort or staggered for 1 round.
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If Yume attacked: will use AoOs (up to 4) to add +2 to AC with Active Defense. If enemies are wielding weapons & miss her, she'll get free disarms on them thanks to Jarring Block.
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If ally within 5' is attacked: will use the same above on the ally (+2 to AC & free disarm if the attack misses) thanks to Cover Ally
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AC 21 vs 1st 4 attacks, then 19
HP 35/35
Nonlethal 3
DR 1/-
THP 6/6
delayed damage pool 0/9
Martial focus 1/1 remain
Second wind 3/3 remain

Strength: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13

Yume strains against the webbing, but isn't quite able to break it. "Unnnggh!! Can...one...of...you...help...me...break...free?"

One successful Aid for a STR check would get me free

Yume narrows her eyes at the giant spider. "Today you die, vermin!"

Whispering Shrike+bless+challenge: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 7 + 1 = 20
Damage+challenge: 1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 1 = 10
1 less to hit & damage if the spider has an INT less than 1, as that would make her previous Challenge fail

Free: Berzerking: -2 AC; +6 THP
Stnd: Brutal strike (Heavy Swing) vs RED - DC 13 Fort or staggered for 1 round.
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If Yume attacked: will use AoOs (up to 4) to add +2 to AC with Active Defense. If enemies are wielding weapons & miss her, she'll get free disarms on them thanks to Jarring Block.
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If ally within 5' is attacked: will use the same above on the ally (+2 to AC & free disarm if the attack misses) thanks to Cover Ally
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AC 21 vs 1st 4 attacks, then 19
HP 35/35
Nonlethal 3
DR 1/-
THP 6/6
delayed damage pool 0/9
Martial focus 1/1 remain
Second wind 3/3 remain

Realizing there's no way to cut herself out, Yume flexes her draconic muscles and roars...Shredding the web!

Strength: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23

"RRRrrrnnnngghh!! You can't hold me, fiends. I act with the grace of the Heir!"

She twists the Whispering Shrike and cuts the webbing off of her.

Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Free: Berzerking: -2 AC; +6 THP
Move: Challenge the spider
Stnd: free self from webbing

Damage: (10-1 DR) = 9 - 6 THP = 3 nonlethal
AC 21 vs 1st 4 attacks, then 19
HP 35/35
Nonlethal 3
DR 1/-
THP 6/6
delayed damage pool 0/9
Martial focus 1/1 remain
Second wind 3/3 remain

Yume approaches the double doors and peeks through, shield raised.

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13

Yume nods, though tells herself to not let Momo out of sight.

Yume shrugs. "Unless Kenmei sees an ambush waiting for us, I doubt we'll be any better off cutting a new opening. Your claws are amazingly effective...but they don't silence the sound of stone being shredded, and I suspect that's what brought us so much attention yesterday."

Yume bows to her brother's suggestion, and leads the way back.

When they near the hole in the wall, she listens and looks around for danger...

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10

...but is too busy replaying the previous day's battle in her head to notice much.

Healing: 4d6 ⇒ (5, 4, 2, 6) = 17

I asked on Discord if Spivey knows anything more about what we'll face and heard: She doesn’t really go in there
But is sure that there are some big ogre type people
And a big spider
And she thinks more stuff but isn’t sure

Yume thanks Spivey for her divine healing. She spends some time practicing her katas, and then falls into a deep slumber.

In the morning she boils tea and chews on her dried rations before saying, "Alright, brother and sisters. It is time to do our duty, is it not?"

Ready to return. I'm fine with just going back through the hole we created.

Yume bows in gratitude. "Please lead on then. We are grateful to have a Priestess of the Resplendent Goddess of Fortune as an ally."

Happy to move on.

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

"If you serve the Resplendent Goddess of Fortune then I can call you friend. I myself give praise to The Lady of Chrysanthemums, who you may know better as Shelyn."

Yume nods toward the songbird-and-chrysanthemum motif on her shield.

"There was indeed battle at the castle. We seek to recover a lost relic for it's rightful owner."

After a pause, she adds, "If you can tell us what you know of the castle and its inhabitants, we would be most grateful."

Well, it doesn't sound like one of those birdpeople...

Looking around with some anxiety, Yume says, "I am Yume Sugimatu. We will defend ourselves if attacked, but mean you no harm.

"Who are you? Where are you?"

Yume's arms protectively reach out in front of her sisters and brother.

She looks left and right. Is this someone talking to us? Or something I'm hearing from back by the castle?

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21

As she watches her brother fly over the wall, Yume closes and slowly reopens her eyes. She realizes she's trembling.

She tries to brush the gore off of her armor, and realizes it's futile.

"Well...we won." It doesn't feel like it...but my siblings are still alive, so I haven't failed yet.

"Who else is injured? Shizun, can you channel forth the blessing of the Lady of Chrysanthemums yet again today?"

Oooof!! 36 damage in a round. I'm glad I just got healed!!

Yume is clearly proud to fell the birdman behind her with a massive blow to the head--but in so doing she opens herself to two other foes' attacks.

Claws rip her arms, shoulders, and cheeks--and one barely misses her throat. With her blood flowing, she swings with all her might at the birdman to her south, ripping deeply into his flesh.

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Second Wind: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Whispering Shrike+challenge: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 7 + 1 = 27
confirm?: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 7 + 1 = 26
Damage+challenge: 1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 1 = 7
Crit damage: 1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 1 = 7

Free: Berzerking: -2 AC; +6 THP
Swft: Second Wind (1 remaining today)
Move: Challenge RED
Stnd: Brutal strike (Heavy Swing) vs RED - DC 13 Fort or staggered for 1 round.
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If Yume attacked: will use AoOs (up to 4) to add +2 to AC with Active Defense. If enemies are wielding weapons & miss her, she'll get free disarms on them thanks to Jarring Block.
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If ally within 5' is attacked: will use the same above on the ally (+2 to AC & free disarm if the attack misses) thanks to Cover Ally
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Healing 10 gets me back to full (fortunately, since…)
Damage: (36-5 DR) = 31 - 6 THP = 25 (7 nonlethal, 18 lethal)
Second Wind = heal +5 lethal & nonlethal
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AC 21 vs 1st 4 attacks, then 19
HP 22/35
Nonlethal 2
DR 1/-
THP 6/6
delayed damage pool 0/9
Martial focus 0/1 remain
Second wind 1/3 remain

Kzzz-kt!!

Kenmei's lightning breath grazes Yume, singeing her leg and causing her hair to stand on end.

With a strained smile, she says, "You did what had to be done, brother. Thank you."

With a twist, she swings the Whispering Shrike down toward the head of the corbie behind her.

She turns to the one who just hurt Shizun and declares, "I'm taking you down next, so turn and face me with honor!"

Reflex: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22

Whispering Shrike+challenge: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 7 + 1 = 24
confirm?: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 7 + 1 = 20
Damage+challenge: 1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 1 = 9
Crit damage: 1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 1 = 9

Free: Berzerking: -2 AC; +6 THP
Free: 5’ step beside Shizun, so that she can help her with Shield Ally.
Stnd: Brutal strike (Heavy Swing) vs GREEN - DC 13 Fort or staggered for 1 round.
Move: (assuming she kills Green, she’ll) Challenge Pink
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If Yume attacked: will use AoOs (up to 4) to add +2 to AC with Active Defense. If enemies are wielding weapons & miss her, she'll get free disarms on them thanks to Jarring Block.
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If ally within 5' is attacked: will use the same above on the ally (+2 to AC & free disarm if the attack misses) thanks to Cover Ally
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Damage: (4 electric + 5-1 DR) = 8 - 6 THP = +2 nonlethal
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AC 21 vs 1st 4 attacks, then 19
HP 27/35
Nonlethal 7 (5+2)
DR 1/-
THP 6/6
delayed damage pool 0/9
Martial focus 0/1 remain
Second wind 2/3 remain

Yume shrugs off the worst of the claw strikes, but feels the strain of the fight growing in her aching muscles.

She attempts to take down the injured birdman beside her, but her swing is slow and he sidesteps it with ease.

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Whispering Shrike+challenge: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 7 + 1 = 13 Yay! Another miss. :-/
Damage+challenge: 1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 1 = 10

Free: Berzerking: -2 AC; +6 THP
Free: 5’ step beside Shizun, to be able to cover her with Cover Ally
Stnd: Brutal strike (Heavy Swing) vs GREEN - DC 13 Fort or staggered for 1 round.
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If Yume attacked: will use AoOs (up to 4) to add +2 to AC with Active Defense. If enemies are wielding weapons & miss her, she'll get free disarms on them thanks to Jarring Block.
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If ally within 5' is attacked: will use the same above on the ally (+2 to AC & free disarm if the attack misses) thanks to Cover Ally
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Damage: (7+6-2 DR) = 11 -6 THP = 5 nonlethal
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AC 21 vs 1st 4 attacks, then 19
HP 27/35
Nonlethal 5
DR 1/-
THP 6/6
delayed damage pool 0/9
Martial focus 0/1 remain
Second wind 2/3 remain

Per Discord, Shizun casts CLW for 5 on Yume

Yume feels the cool rush of her sister's healing magic wash over her again.

She attempts to take down her challenged foe with the Whispering Shrike. As she does, she steps aside and nods to Momo, creating an opening for her sister's fearsome breath.

Whispering Shrike+challenge: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 7 + 1 = 18
Damage+challenge: 1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 1 = 6

Free: Berzerking: -2 AC; +6 THP
Move: Challenge Green
Free: 5’ step back
Stnd: Brutal strike (Heavy Swing) vs GREEN - DC 13 Fort or staggered for 1 round.
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If Yume attacked: will use AoOs (up to 4) to add +2 to AC with Active Defense. If enemies are wielding weapons & miss her, she'll get free disarms on them thanks to Jarring Block.
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If ally within 5' is attacked: will use the same above on the ally (+2 to AC & free disarm if the attack misses) thanks to Cover Ally
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Damage: (8-1 DR) = 6 THP +1 nonlethal
Healing: +5 = 27/35 HP, no nonlethal
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AC 21 vs 1st 4 attacks, then 19
HP 27/35
Nonlethal 0
DR 1/-
THP 6/6
delayed damage pool 0/9
Martial focus 0/1 remain
Second wind 2/3 remain

When Kenmei defeats the birdman behind her, Yume and Shizun step back, allowing Shizun the space to heal her sister.

"Aaaaaaaaaah. Thank you!"

She stands with her shield and wakizashi at ready for the next barrage of claws.

Free: Berzerking: -2 AC; +6 THP
Free: 5’ step back
Stnd: Breath (described in previous post)
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If Yume attacked: will use AoOs (up to 4) to add +2 to AC with Active Defense.
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If ally within 5' is attacked: will use the same above on the ally (+2 to AC & free disarm if the attack misses) thanks to Cover Ally
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Damage this round: 43 damage -5 DR -6 THP = 32 damage (9 nonlethal, 23 lethal) = 12/35 HP + 10 nonlethal
Healing this round: 3 (second wind) + 8 CLW = 23/35 HP, 0 nonlethal.
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AC 21 vs 1st 4 attacks, then 19
HP 23/35
Nonlethal 0
DR 1/-
THP 6/6
delayed damage pool 0/9
Martial focus 0/1 remain
Second wind 2/3 remain

Yume hisses violently as claws rip into her arms, cheek, and neck, leaving her red with blood.

She tries to shake it off, but to little avail.

Barely able to keep from collapsing now, she launches a sonic scream at the corbie behind her, trying to lay it low.

If it drops, Yume will move into Orange's space, and will motion for Shizun to get behind her so that she can cast without interference.

Healing Surge: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Sonic Breath vs Orange (DC 12): 2d6 ⇒ (2, 2) = 4

Recharge: 1d4 ⇒ 1

Yume's face is fierce in concentration. One blue vein bulges over her left eye.

She finds herself constantly pivoting and parrying to keep from getting clawed and manages to avoid the worst of it for a moment...but in the process she's unable to make more than the most feeble counterattack.

Whispering Shrike+challenge: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 7 + 1 = 9

Free: Berzerking: -2 AC; +6 THP
Move: None
Free: Continue Challenge on Orange
Free: 5’ step back
Stnd: Brutal strike (Heavy Swing) vs RED - since Red was already Battered, it's now a DC 13 Fort or dazed for 1 round (staggered on successful save.)
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If Yume attacked: will use AoOs (up to 4) to add +2 to AC with Active Defense. If enemies are wielding weapons & miss her, she'll get free disarms on them thanks to Jarring Block.
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If ally within 5' is attacked: will use the same above on the ally (+2 to AC & free disarm if the attack misses) thanks to Cover Ally
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Damage: (6-1 DR) = 5 THP (which’ll get replenished this round, so no damage)
AC 21 vs 1st 4 attacks, then 19
HP 35/35
Nonlethal 1
DR 1/-
THP 6/6
delayed damage pool 0/9
Martial focus 0/1 remain
Second wind 3/3 remain

whoops, copy/paste error in my crunch. I said challenge green and red and attack red... But both should be the same foe. Let's call it Orange.

As Shizun's healing energy washes over her, Yume exhales deeply. "Aaahhhhh. Sister, I would be lost without you and the blessings of The Lady of Chrysanthemums."

With a grunt, she blocks the new corbie and declares, "If you wish to fight me it will be your doom, for I am here on a mission of honor!"

Whispering Shrike+challenge: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 7 + 1 = 16
Damage+challenge: 1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 1 = 8

Free: Berzerking: -2 AC; +6 THP
Move: Challenge Green
Free: 5’ step back
Stnd: Brutal strike (Heavy Swing) vs RED - since Red was already Battered, it's now a DC 13 Fort or dazed for 1 round (staggered on successful save.)
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If Yume attacked: will use AoOs (up to 4) to add +2 to AC with Active Defense. If enemies are wielding weapons & miss her, she'll get free disarms on them thanks to Jarring Block.
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If ally within 5' is attacked: will use the same above on the ally (+2 to AC & free disarm if the attack misses) thanks to Cover Ally
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AC 21 vs 1st 4 attacks, then 19
HP 35/35
Nonlethal 1
DR 1/-
THP 6/6
delayed damage pool 0/9
Martial focus 0/1 remain
Second wind 3/3 remain

Note, Yume needs healing but not urgently. I'd say either Kenmei or Shizun should go offense, and I'd love to get bit of healing from the other. (Whatever I get will essentially count double since it'll clear both lethal and nonlethal.)

Especially if I didn't drop Orange...and I may not have.

Yume winces, sweat pouring down her draconic face, as the Corbie's claws expertly find the holes in her armor. While she's not bleeding as much as most people would be, it's clear she's hurt.

She once again cuts into the one she'd challenged, but without the strength she'd mustered earlier.

Then she takes a step backward, toward her siblings. "Sister. Or brother. I fear my stamina will fail soon without your healing."

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Whispering Shrike+challenge: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 7 + 1 = 21
Damage+challenge: 1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 1 = 5

Free: Berzerking: -2 AC; +6 THP
Free: 5’ step back
Stnd: Brutal strike (Heavy Swing) vs RED - since Red was already Battered, it's now a DC 13 Fort or dazed for 1 round (staggered on successful save.)
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If Yume attacked: will use AoOs (up to 4) to add +2 to AC with Active Defense. If enemies are wielding weapons & miss her, she'll get free disarms on them thanks to Jarring Block.
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If allie within 5' is attacked: will use the same above on the ally (+2 to AC & free disarm if the attack misses) thanks to Cover Ally
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Damage: (8-1 DR)*3 = 21 - 6 THP = 15 = 8 nonlethal + 7 lethal
AC 21 vs 1st 4 attacks, then 19
HP 25/35
Nonlethal 11
DR 1/-
THP 6/6
delayed damage pool 0/9
Martial focus 0/1 remain
Second wind 3/3 remain

Yume commands the Corbie attacking her sister, "Halt, and face me, unless you are a coward!"

She swings again with Whispering Shrike.

Whispering Shrike+challenge: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 7 + 1 = 22
Damage+challenge: 1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 1 = 6

Free: Berzerking: -2 AC; +6 THP
Move: Challenge whichever one attacked Shizun (it gets +2 to hit me, -2 to hit anyone else)
Stnd: Brutal strike (Heavy Swing) vs ORANGE - DC 13 Fort or staggered for 1 round)
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If Yume attacked: will use AoOs (up to 4) to add +2 to AC with Active Defense. If enemies are wielding weapons & miss her, she'll get free disarms on them thanks to Jarring Block.
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If allie within 5' is attacked: will use the same above on the ally (+2 to AC & free disarm if the attack misses) thanks to Cover Ally
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AC 21 vs 1st 4 attacks, then 19
HP 32/35
Nonlethal 3
DR 1/-
THP 6/6
delayed damage pool 0/9
Martial focus 0/1 remain
Second wind 3/3 remain

Yume grunts as two claws dig into her arm and shoulder, but her intense focus allows her to shake off the worst of it.

She takes another slash with the Whispering Shrike and her eyes go wide as the blade once again effortlessly finds its way toward the crowman's throat. "This blade is a thing of beauty!"

Whispering Shrike+challenge: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 7 + 1 = 27
Confirm?: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 7 + 1 = 24
Damage+challenge: 1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 1 = 5
Crit: 1d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 1 = 5

Free: Berzerking: -2 AC; +6 THP
Move: Challenge Red (it gets +2 to hit me, -2 to hit anyone else)
Stnd: Brutal strike (Heavy Swing) vs RED - since Red was already Battered, it's now a DC 13 Fort or dazed for 1 round (staggered on successful save.)
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If Yume attacked: will use AoOs (up to 4) to add +2 to AC with Active Defense. If enemies are wielding weapons & miss her, she'll get free disarms on them thanks to Jarring Block.
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If allie within 5' is attacked: will use the same above on the ally (+2 to AC & free disarm if the attack misses) thanks to Cover Ally
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Damage: 6+8 -2 DR = 12 - 6 THP = 6/9 = 3 dam + 3 nonlethal)
AC 21 vs 1st 4 attacks, then 19
HP 32/35
Nonlethal 3
DR 1/-
THP 6/6
delayed damage pool 0/9
Martial focus 1/1 remain
Second wind 3/3 remain

Battered

"Heavy blows have left a creature with this condition vulnerable to further attacks, imposing a -2 penalty to the creature’s CMD and preventing them from taking attacks of opportunity provoked by a creature performing a combat maneuver. Some talents have different effects or activation times against battered creatures. The battered condition can be removed by taking the total defense action, or through the restore ability of the Life sphere (see Spheres of Power), the lesser restoration spell, or similar effects. When inflicting the battered condition on a target that is already battered, the rounds stack when determining duration."

Yume takes a sharp breath in as she sees the four bird-people.

As she steps forward, she looks down at the Whispering Shrike in her hand.

Please, Lady of Chrysanthemums, may I prove worthy of the guardians of House Kaijitsu who've wielded this blade before me.

She swings the blade low and then suddenly slices upward, catching the bird off guard.

Whispering Shrike: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23
Confirm?: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25
Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
Crit: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
Free: Berzerking: -2 AC; +6 THP
Stnd: Brutal strike (Heavy Swing) vs RED - gains Battered* condition until end of my next turn, and DC 13 Fort or staggered for 1 round
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If Yume attacked: will use AoOs (up to 4) to add +2 to AC with Active Defense. If enemies are wielding weapons & miss her, she'll get free disarms on them thanks to Jarring Block.
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If allie within 5' is attacked: will use the same above on the ally (+2 to AC & free disarm if the attack misses) thanks to Cover Ally
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AC 21 vs 1st 4 attacks, then 19
HP 35/35
DR 1/-
THP 6/6
nonlethal 0/9
Martial focus 1/1 remain
Second wind 3/3 remain

"Hmmm, while that means we'll be damaging a building of some historical significance...given the urgency, I have to agree.

"Perhaps widening one of these arrow slots will be the easiest way."

On the caravan

As the days progressed, there were a few times when Yume started to relax, lulled into the illusion that her charges were safe.

That was shattered when--while she slept--bandits ambushed them north of Roderic's Cove. Thank Shelyn she sleeps in her armor...but even so, Sandru and Kenmei were badly cut up before she got down and started slicing into the thugs.

After that she determined to take short naps during the day but to keep watch at night, when monsters and brigands were boldest. That paid off when goblin raiders attacking them in the Velashu Uplands. Yume, alert, saw them sneaking up the road and placed herself between the raiders and the caravan. She managed to slice down five in six seconds as they tried to rush past her. While a few did get past, she stemmed the tide and within less than a minute the cowardly raiders had turned tail, yelping and howling, off in search of easier prey.

Now

Yume smiles at her brother. "You were wise to turn back when you did. Your ability to take to the sky is invaluable, but if we are to succeed in this quest--and we must--then we will do it together.

"What do you three think of trying to avoid the cemetery and the outbuildings by the lagoon? Kenmei, did it look possible? I'd love to go directly to the castle and seek what we might find there first."

With lips pursed, Yume turns to Koya and says, "Honored Grandmother, please, with the grace of the Song of Spheres, how long do you think you can keep her alive?

"We will do all within our power to find what is lost here and return it to her."

Koya cackles some more. "In fact, that's why I'm here, Love. I have barely seen any of the world, and I can feel Pharasma's breath on my neck more and more every day. There was always some responsibility to keep me here...most recently caring for my mother. With her in the Boneyard now and me as wrinkled as a date, it's probably my last chance to roam before I join her."

Yume smiles, finding the old woman's presence soothing.

"Then it will be my honor to travel beside you, and see to your safety as best as I am able...though I feel obligated to mention that I've yet to do our father Thassk justice in that regard." She frowns, briefly.

"As for what we will encounter...the further north we get, the less traveled the roads are. There is danger, for certain, but nothing so bad that several Varisian caravans don't make the trip every year. We normally avoid the ruins of Brinewall, sure, but a group like this isn't scared of rumors of haunting..." He flashes his best roguish grin, "Are we?"

Yume finds a touch of solace in the fact that their route is known by this caravan-master, Sandru. To his question, she answers without a hint that she understood his humor: "My sister Shizun can call the favor of the gods to disrupt an unholy haunting, to some regard. We will persevere, as we must."

Yume finds herself drawn to the gentle energy of the older cleric.

With a low bow, she says to Koya, "It is my great honor to meet you. You must have seen a great deal of the world yourself, yes? It would be a privilege to hear your tales."

"We would be honored to travel together and protect you, Lady Kaijitsu. Furthermore," Yume opens the chest she's been carrying with her, "We found these relics from your family's history when searching fo...when we found the letter. If any are of meaningful to you, by rights they should be yours."

Bowing, Yume says, "Pardon us, Lady Kaijitsu. Thrassk is a venture captain and associate of Argor Constantine, but we have recovered items we believe belonged to your grandfather, Rokuro Kaijutsu. We also have reason to believe that there are more relics of your ancestors in Brinewall...including the lost Kaijitsu Seal."

Yume feels herself relax, finally, as they step into the tavern. She sits down at a table and puts the chest she's been carrying at her feet.

OK, I can forget the burden of safeguarding my siblings, for now

She leaves the talking to her sister but cranes her draconic neck, wondering Where is the Kaijitsu heir? Is she here?

"Ok then, my family. Is there anything else for us to do here, before we go visit the Golden Dragon?"

I'm ready to go back to town.
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I've updated the Loot Tracker. We failed to ID the Wakizashi, so we'll have to try again tomorrow or ask someone in town (or, I suppose, use a charge from that wand).
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Jelani, what do you think about adding the Loot Tracker under the r20 map link in the header?