Secret of mana IC thread

[Aegis013]

Jahn turns his attention to the nearest enemies, deciding to join Ken's efforts in removing the fiery opponent from the battlefield he turns and presses across the strange terrain to bring his weapon to bear against fire earth elemental.

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Move: move through the rough terrain to K18
Swift action: resume Mystic Pheonix Stance, leaving Dance of the Spider (Heroics)
Standard action: Mountain Hammer vs. the Fire Earth Elemental (ignores DR and hardness)
(1d20+20)[37] to hit
On a hit it deals:
(1d8)[5] + (4d6)[16] + 5 physical + (3d6)[14] fire
26 physical and 14 fire.
Deals (1d6)[1] reciprocal (plus 5 points from Steeley Resolve emptying into my HP) reduced by 4 from DR.
Unless DR doesn't apply to the Steeley Resolve pool I'd take 1 total (Vicious being blocked by DR, and then Steeley Resolve damage being reduced to 1) - if it doesn't work that way I'm happy to go with any ruling. Vicious weapon is blocked, Jahn loses 5 HP from Steeley Resolve.

Maneuvers granted next turn (1d6)[2] (1d5)[5] (1d4)[3] (1d3)[1]
Mountain Hammer, Foehammer, Tactical Strike, Divine Surge.

[Alhallor]

The wall of weird fire collapsed under the combined efforts of Thaum and Coney. Still parts of it were burning, but the way to the altar seemed to be free.

Coney's Fireball catches the water elemental by surprise and the last of it's droplets evaporate not even leaving a faint mist behind.

Ken's blade catches the fire elemental and rips him in twain, his black flames only flickering before being extinguished forever.

Jahn steps forward, the earth elemental that had ripped out a stone door get's cut by Jahn's blade as if he was a butter elemental and Jahn wielded a hot knife. It collapsed in a pile of pale quartz crystals and cracked gems.

When Larimar shoots his first ray of light it's extremely effective burning away a large chunk of the puddle of Darkness... With something or someone underneath! The second ray of light utterly dispels the weird, yellow-eyed darkness and from underneath emerges a weird looking woman in something that was once a bright red shirt, now ripped apart and faded only hold together by several weird metallic symbols. She wears a tattered green cape with sizable holes in them. Her pants on the other hand are perfectly intact and off a bright green color. Her Hands and feet are wrapped through by metallic bands like bandages, with weird draconic letters wrought into it.

When she raises her head Larimar sees sharp pointy ears, not like elven ears and glowing red eyes that seem to burn directly into his soul.

You shouldn't have.

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I have waited for this...

She delivers a quick kick to Larimar,

Spoiler: Attack at Larimar

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Attack: (1d20+19)[30]
Damage: (2d8+8)[22] + (1d6)[2] negative Energy Damage. If you get hit make a Fortitude save against 21 or you're slowed for one round.

and in a blur of motion she flows down the stairs, jump over Thaum and land next to Ken and Jahn. She delivers a quick jab at the Blademage and delivers another swift kick at the bard.

Spoiler: Attack at Ken

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Attack: (1d20+19)[33]
Damage: (2d8+8)[19] + (1d6)[1] negative Energy Damage, if you get hit make a Fortitude save against 21 or you're slowed for one round.

Spoiler: Attack at Jahn

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Attack: (1d20+19)[22]
Damage: (2d8+8)[18] + (1d6)[3] negative Energy Damage.

Spoiler: For the ones that got attacked

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For every one that she hit, everyone takes another d6 of Damage. So if only one of you get hit, that one gets (1d6)[4] Damage, if two get hit that's (2d6)[7] and if all of you get hit it's (3d6)[11] FOR EVERYONE.

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Map

[Ridai]

The elemental went down in a hurry, and the wall is extinguished. Larimar is doing fine! All in all, things are looking up.

And then the lady with the glowing eyes emerges from the black goo and proceeds to batter Larimar and Ken, along with a massive burst of Shade energy. Acting without thinking, Thaum sends a diminished droplet of healing to Larimar, trying to keep him as far away from the brink as possible, before rushing back over to Ken and touching his back, wiping away the wounds and maladies as they come, sending a wave of Undine's mana washing through him.

"If you calmed down, I am sure we could find a solution for your aggression and hunger issues, madam," Thaum calls through the chaos. Not that it will help, and even if there was a chance to talk it is probably too late already, but, well, you never know.

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Oh god, it's Fanha. xD

I tried my best to stay on top of how much damage was applied and how much was delayed for Jahn, hopefully I have the correct numbers right now.

The instant Larimar is hit, Thaum casts close wounds on him as an immediate action for 27 HP. Uses up this turn's swift action.

Move from L15 to M17

Standard Healing Hands on Ken, restoring him to full (28 HP needed, by my count 34 HP; no overhealing with Healing Hands, sadly) and curing slow with five expended points.

Spoiler: Current party status

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Name	HP (THP)	Status and buffs
Coney	43 / 50	greater resistance (+4 resistance to saves), Dragonfire Inspiration (+3d6 fire damage on weapon/natural attacks; 3 rounds), recitation (+3 luck to attacks, AC, saves; 9 rounds)
Jahn	73 / 73 (7)	shield of faith (+4 deflection to AC), barkskin (+5 enh to natural armor AC), mass resist energy (resist cold 20), Dragonfire Inspiration (+3d6 fire damage on weapon/natural attacks; 3 rounds), recitation (+3 luck to attacks, AC, saves; 9 rounds), Steely Resolve (5 negative damage delayed)
Larimar	30 / 48	greater resistance (+4 resistance to saves), shield of faith (+4 deflection to AC), barkskin (+5 enh to natural armor AC), mass resist energy (resist cold 20), Dragonfire Inspiration (+3d6 fire damage on weapon/natural attacks; 3 rounds), recitation (+3 luck to attacks, AC, saves; 9 rounds)
Ken	57 / 57	mass resist energy (resist cold 20), Dragonfire Inspiration (+3d6 fire damage on weapon/natural attacks; 3 rounds), recitation (+3 luck to attacks, AC, saves; 9 rounds)
Thaum	56 / 56 (6)	Aura of protection (Will DC 18), greater resistance (+4 resistance to saves), mass resist energy (resist cold 20), Dragonfire Inspiration (+3d6 fire damage on weapon/natural attacks; 3 rounds)

[WindStruck]

Larimar takes a brutal kick to the chest. Maybe he'd be coughing up a bit of blood at this point if Thaum hadn't healed him so quickly. Luckily, whoever this woman was didn't spend all her energy pounding his face or he'd have been a goner for sure.

Damn, this woman thing is fast... gotta fix that.

Maybe it looked like Larimar was clutching himself or reeling in pain, but he was actually preparing something.

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Larimar casts expeditious retreat on himself. And also, he will get a tanglefoot bag from his haversack.

[Toliudar]

Coney

Coney was just breathing a sigh of relief the elementals vanished, when Larimar's magic revealed the red-eyed dervish woman. It would be fascinating and compelling, if she weren't completely terrifying.

Perhaps the woman wouldn't be so terrifying if she couldn't see where she was going? Wriggling her nose, Coney shot off a burst of dust that, she hoped, might slow her down.

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Standard action: casting Glitterdust on the space behind the red-eyed woman, so that she's included in the burst but Ken and Jahn are not. Will DC 18 negates blindness.

Move action: pull out wand of Silent Image.

[kinem]

Ken is taken aback by the sudden turn of events. Is she an elf? What has brought her to this point?

Though the strange woman's attack hurts him badly, Thaum is again quick to come to the rescue.

Elf or no, the woman poses an immediate danger, and Ken turns his greatsword in her direction.

OOC: Ken was slowed, but Thaum fixed it.
Swift action: Blademage's Edge
Attack 1 (1d20+19)[30], damage (2d6+15)[23] + (3d6)[8] fire
Attack 2 (1d20+10)[29], damage (2d6+6)[13] + (3d6)[13] fire

[Aegis013]

Jahn excitedly belts out another recitation, springing forward. A whirlwind of fire swirling around Jahn's flashing blade as he skillfully maneuvers against the foe.

"Jinn, swirl and rage!
Constrict like a cage!"

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Swift: Defensively cast Bladeweave
Concentration DC 17 (1d20+12)[32]
Move: no need to move
Standard: Divine Surge vs. foe.
(1d20+19)[31] to hit
On hit it deals (9d8)[40] + (2d6)[7] +4 physical + (3d6)[10] fire + Will Save DC 17 vs Daze
51 Physical + 10 Fire
On a 38+
(1d20+19)[31] to confirm
Deals an extra (1d8)[8]+4

Jahn reciprocally takes (1d6)[6] - 4 is blocked by DR, 2 goes into Steeley Resolve providing Jahn +1 from Furious Counterstrike next round.
Maneuver granted next turn: (1d2)[2] Revitalizing Strike

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Group: Dragonfire Inspiration, +3d6 fire damage on attacks for the party. Remaining rounds: 2

Individual:
Snowflake Wardance, +cha mod to attack modifier. Remaining rounds: 10
Steeley Resolve 2/5 (Furious Counterstrike +1 to atk/dmg until the end of my next turn.

[Alhallor]

The woman evades Ken's attacks gracefully though his first attack cuts of some of her hairs. (A near miss).

Jahn's attack though hits her by surprise and she staggers, coughing up a sizable chunk of blood, but at the same time her body heats up and new courage seeps through her.

Coney's spell explodes at her sides but she can avoid the glitters flying into her eyes. It still seems to startle her otherwise immensely.

Good, you're volunteer!

She takes a short step towards Thaum and punches him in his stomach. But it seems she not just punches him...

Spoiler: Attack at Thaum

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(1d20+19)[36]
Damage (2d8+10)[20] and [ROLL1d6[/ROLL] negative enery damage. If you're hit she rips 20 points away from your healing pool and heals herself with it.

Then she runs towards Coney.

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Take an AoO.

A spellweaving rabite?

And it seems she wants to grab her but her hands can't find a grip at Coney's smooth fur.

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She rolled a 1 for the touch attack... By bringing her to half hit points you triggered that she gains another set of actions.

[Ridai]

Thaum very much feels the gut punch, knocking the air out of him and at the same time having some of his reserves ripped out as well. Doing his best to remain standing, Thaum steps further into the room, roughly between all of the scattered partymembers, and casts a healing droplet over to Larimar. Hoping to halt or at least slow down the woman's onslaught, Thaum concentrates, letting a fine mist appear around the woman's head as he raises his hand.

"Stop," he says, beginning to lower his hand, the waters seeking to calm the woman's body into total inaction, seeping in as if to have it hibernate in place.

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Move from M17 to K15

Swift Close Wounds on Larimar, healing him for 27 HP (overhealing turns into THP).

Standard Hold Person on Fanha, Will DC 18.

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Name	HP (THP)	Status and buffs
Coney	43 / 50	greater resistance (+4 resistance to saves), Dragonfire Inspiration (+3d6 fire damage on weapon/natural attacks; 2 rounds), recitation (+3 luck to attacks, AC, saves; 8 rounds)
Jahn	73 / 73 (7)	shield of faith (+4 deflection to AC), barkskin (+5 enh to natural armor AC), mass resist energy (resist cold 20), Dragonfire Inspiration (+3d6 fire damage on weapon/natural attacks; 2 rounds), recitation (+3 luck to attacks, AC, saves; 8 rounds), Steely Resolve (5 negative damage delayed)
Larimar	48 / 48 (9)	greater resistance (+4 resistance to saves), shield of faith (+4 deflection to AC), barkskin (+5 enh to natural armor AC), mass resist energy (resist cold 20), Dragonfire Inspiration (+3d6 fire damage on weapon/natural attacks; 2 rounds), recitation (+3 luck to attacks, AC, saves; 8 rounds)
Ken	57 / 57	mass resist energy (resist cold 20), Dragonfire Inspiration (+3d6 fire damage on weapon/natural attacks; 2 rounds), recitation (+3 luck to attacks, AC, saves; 8 rounds)
Thaum	37 / 56	Aura of protection (Will DC 18), greater resistance (+4 resistance to saves), mass resist energy (resist cold 20), Dragonfire Inspiration (+3d6 fire damage on weapon/natural attacks; 2 rounds)

[WindStruck]

Seeing the strange woman dodge Ken's attacks with ease, he knew this woman was quite some trouble. He casts another spell and takes up a position much closer to Thaum.

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I guess L16 is a good position? And Larimar cast True Strike now.

The chobin shouts, "Lady! Stop this crap immediately!"

[kinem]

Ken curses his poor preparation prior to this fight as his blade just barely misses.

OOC: AOO
attack (1d20+15)[17], damage (2d6+6)[14] + (3d6)[7] fire

With Coney now facing the lady's wrath, Ken's not just going to stand around. He chases after the evil woman (if needed using his anklet to put him into position to charge) and attempts to attack her again.

OOC:
If he can charge and reach e16 (and flank), do so. If not use a swift action 10' teleport to enable it.
If he didn't need to use the teleport, cast Blade Thirst instead (swift action, 9 rounds; it would add another +2 to hit, +3 damage).
Assuming he flanks (so includes that +2, unless she's immune to flanking):
Attack (1d20+19)[26], damage (2d6+6)[14] + (3d6)[8] fire

[Toliudar]

Coney

Coney smiles nervously up at the red-eyed woman.

"If you think that I'm a marvel, you should meet this demon-elf-woman I met in the Water Temple. She's extraordinary! Don't you think so, Jahn?"

With a quick hop, Coney is beside the woman, and rolls cautiously to one side to protect her spellcasting. To distract the woman, Coney smiles again, and her front teeth turn to icicles. If fire didn't work, perhaps cold would be more effective. She tries to bring forth a simple translocation, swapping Jahn for herself.

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Coney 5' steps to D15.
Swift action: invoking Tenebrous' ability to charge up a melee attack with extra cold damage, just in case she is able to take an AoO against future grapple attempts.
Standard action: Defensively (Concentration DC 16: (1d20+12)[25]. If successful and Jahn is willing, they trade places.

Edit: yes, Benign Transposition is the spell, yes. Sorry. I got distracted by kids mid-post.

[Aegis013]

As the Rabite blinks out and Jahn appears in Coney's place.

"Truly extraordinary, I'd love to learn of your exploits." he says as his sword strikes out at the woman twice in rapid succession.

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(Benign Transposition, I think is the spell, cast by Coney moves Jahn to C16 and Coney to L19)
Swift: none
Full attack action

Attack 1 (39 to hit, 18 physical damage and 14 fire damage plus save v. Daze)
(1d20+20)[39] to hit
On a 39+ (1d20)[10] to confirm critical

Dealing (1d8)[2] + (2d6)[11] +5 +(3d6)[14] fire on hit, requiring a Will save DC 17 vs. Daze for 1 round.
On a critical hit it deals an extra (1d8+5)[12]

Jahn takes (1d6)[4] reciprocal from his weapon on hit (blocked by DR 4/evil)

Attack 2: (29 to hit, 13 physical damage and 9 fire damage plus save v. Daze)
(1d20+15)[29] to hit
On a 34+ (1d15)[7] to confirm critical

Dealing (1d8)[1] + (2d6)[7] +5 +(3d6)[9] fire on hit, requiring a Will save DC 17 vs. Daze for 1 round.
On a critical hit it deals an extra (1d8+5)[10]

Jahn takes (1d6)[2] reciprocal from his weapon on hit (blocked by DR 4/evil)

Jahn has all maneuvers granted next turn.

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Dragonfire inspiration: +3d6 fire to attacks for the group, remaining 1 round

Snowflake Wardance: 9 rounds remaining
Bladeweave: 5 rounds remaining
Steeley Resolve empties, dealing 2 damage to Jahn's temporary HP.

[Alhallor]

Ken's attack misses the incredible fast woman.

When Coney smiles at the red-eyed woman with her icicle teeth she seems to have a short moment of pure panic. But her iron will seems to defeat that fear. Her short lapse of judgement leaves her unprepared for Jahns sudden attack. His special ability of his blade seems to shatter on her iron will, as does Thaum's spell.

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With you having hit her two times you can discern that she has some kind of fire resistance, though some of the fire damage that you did with this hit does get through.

Though even with his boosted attack Ken isn't able to hit her.

Ough! You're... good.

In response to Larimar.

I'll stop when you're dead! Or you give up!

She explodes in a burst of violence targetting both Jahn and Ken.

Spoiler: Attack at Jahn

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Attack 1: (1d20+19)[24]
Damage: (2d8+8)[15] and (1d6)[3] negative energy damage, if hit make a Fortitude save against 21 or you're slowed.
Attack 2: (1d20+19)[37]
Damage: (2d8+8)[10] and (1d6)[1] negative energy damage.

Spoiler: Attack at Ken

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Attack: (1d20+19)[31]
Damage: (2d8+8)[17] and (1d6)[1] negative energy damage, if hit make a Fortitude save against 21 or you're slowed.

After that the runes on her hand wraps begin to glow and explode in a fiery burst!

Spoiler: Explosion that hits Ken and Jahn

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(5d8)[20] Fire damage.

Spoiler: Map

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Explosions on the water temple.

[WindStruck]

"That does it," Larimar says.

He strides forward and lobs his tanglefoot bag at the crazy lady.

Spoiler: Dodge this!

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Larimar moves to J16

Tanglefoot bag touch attack: (1d20+31)[48]

duration: (2d4)[6] rounds.

In case you need a refresher.

TLDR of this is she'll need to make a DC 15 reflex save or be stuck in place. But regardless, she will move at half speed and become entangled (-2 to attack rolls and -4 dex) for the duration.

[Ridai]

With the raging tide of physical harm continuing to rain down on the party, Thaum can do little else but to try to keep it at bay before it gets too overwhelming. Stepping closer to the fray, another significant part of his reserves is expended in order to send a wave of ephemeral water washing over himself, Jahn, and Ken, wiping away wounds.

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Move from K15 to H15

Standard Mass Cure Moderate Wounds on Jahn, Ken, and Thaum for (1d8+38)[39] HP (overheal applies for all)

Honestly, between various delayed damage values and resistances, I have lost track of where people are actually at, so the numbers below are likely more in the realm of "close enough" than accurate.

Spoiler: Current party status

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Name	HP (THP)	Status and buffs
Coney	43 / 50	greater resistance (+4 resistance to saves), Dragonfire Inspiration (+3d6 fire damage on weapon/natural attacks; 1 rounds), recitation (+3 luck to attacks, AC, saves; 7 rounds)
Jahn	73 / 73 (20)	shield of faith (+4 deflection to AC), barkskin (+5 enh to natural armor AC), mass resist energy (resist cold 20), Dragonfire Inspiration (+3d6 fire damage on weapon/natural attacks; 1 rounds), recitation (+3 luck to attacks, AC, saves; 7 rounds), Steely Resolve (5 negative damage delayed)
Larimar	48 / 48 (9)	greater resistance (+4 resistance to saves), shield of faith (+4 deflection to AC), barkskin (+5 enh to natural armor AC), mass resist energy (resist cold 20), Dragonfire Inspiration (+3d6 fire damage on weapon/natural attacks; 1 rounds), recitation (+3 luck to attacks, AC, saves; 7 rounds)
Ken	57 / 57 (1)	mass resist energy (resist cold 20), Dragonfire Inspiration (+3d6 fire damage on weapon/natural attacks; 1 rounds), recitation (+3 luck to attacks, AC, saves; 7 rounds)
Thaum	56 / 56 (20)	Aura of protection (Will DC 18), greater resistance (+4 resistance to saves), mass resist energy (resist cold 20), Dragonfire Inspiration (+3d6 fire damage on weapon/natural attacks; 1 rounds)

[Toliudar]

Coney

Coney's heart lurches when she sees the extraordinary battering that Jahn and Ken receive, and she feels a parallel pang of guilt for having directly placed Jahn into that place of danger.

Coney paused to think about how to reach this woman, to stop this sudden flurry of ultra-violence. She watched her colleagues counter-attack, and then Coney stepped forward, seemingly out of the shadows*, and spoke clearly to the red-eyed woman.

"My Lady, you are outnumbered, and fighting people who did not seek a fight. You should stop attacking and have a long and careful conversation with us about why you are here, in case we can help."

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Coney will delay until after her colleagues have acted, but before the woman acts again.

Move action: move to J17.
Standard Action: cast Suggestion. Will DC 19 negates.

*The shadows thing is the sign of Tenebrous.

[Aegis013]

Jahn merrily continues his fight against the woman, making another two swipes at her, hoping the wind magic surrounding his weapon will manage to limit her movement.

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Swift action: none

Attack 1:
(1d20+21)[31] to hit (1 less since Steeley was healed, +2 from flanking with Ken)
On a 40+ (1d20+21)[25] to confirm

Deals (1d8+4)[9] plus (2d6)[4] physical damage, requiring a Will Save DC 17 vs. Daze for 1 round.

Jahn takes (1d6)[4] reciprocal damage on hit. Blocked by DR.

31 to hit for 13 damage and Will Save v. Daze.

Attack 2:
(1d20+16)[35] to hit (1 less since Steeley was healed, +2 from flanking with Ken)
On a 35+ (1d20+16)[30] to confirm

Deals (1d8+4)[7] plus (2d6)[9] physical damage, requiring a Will Save DC 17 vs. Daze for 1 round.

Jahn takes (1d6)[5] reciprocal damage on hit. 4 damage blocked by DR, 1 damage goes into Steeley Resolve.

31 to hit, 30 to confirm critical for 23 damage and save vs Daze.

Crit damage roll here.

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Dragonfire inspiration: expired

Snowflake Wardance: 8 rounds
Bladeweave: 4 rounds

[kinem]

Damn, she's powerful. Without Thaum, I'd be dead by now.

Though frustrated by his misses against her so far, Ken tries again to strike her with his flaming sword.

OOC:
Swift: Blademage's Edge
attack #1 (1d20+23)[35], damage (2d6+15)[22] + (3d6)[11] fire
attack #2 (1d20+14)[21], damage (2d6+6)[11] + (3d6)[9] fire

Edit: I forgot to add +3 damage from Blade Thirst

[Alhallor]

Larimars perfect throw hits the women square in the middle of her back. She is able to not get clinged to the floor but despite changing to a more defensive martial stance the attacks of Jahn and Ken finally bring her down. When she falls down she begins to rapidly age. When she connects to the floor there is only a little bit of ash left of her.

The only substantial thing that is left behind are the iron wraps around her hands and feet that seem to be inscribed in draconic. Some medals that look like there are military in origin. Some really comfy looking but ash filled pants and her tattered cape.

The atmosphere in the room seems to shift and the sound of gentle rushing water is heard.

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happy victory guys! All of her items seems to be magical when checked. Please roll a knowledge Religion and arcana when trained. History would also fit.

[Ridai]

(Victory!)

Watching his companions defeat the woman, with her turning to ash, Thaum looks around, following his mental tally. "Is everyone alright? Does anyone need healing?" he calls out immediately, sending out a tiny droplet to Coney that wipes away what wounds he had to prioritize less than others throughout the fight. While it was not as giant and chaotic a brawl as the defense of Rabiton, fighting against the constant strain of this place on him and the withering harm inflicted on the group took a fair bit out of the healer, making him have to catch his breath.

"You all fought very well. I will... I will identify the belongings soon. I require a moment, please." Deep breaths, one hand on a knee. "What drives a person to become like this?" he asks no one in particular, looking over to the ashen remains. He will not get used to being part of killing another, villain or not.

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Cure Minor Wounds on Coney to top her off. I think everyone should be at full HP now, but my tally may be wrong.

Knowledge (religion) (1d20+6)[24]

[WindStruck]

Larimar shrugs. "It's hard to say. If she was the least bit reasonable, maybe it wouldn't have come to this. Though if she was that voice behind the visions that wanted to consume all mana, well then.. good riddance."

"At least, thankfully, it appears Undine's presence may be returning?"

[kinem]

Whew.

Ken says ”Her motive wasn’t just greed; from the way she risked her life to stop us, she seemed dedicated to a cause. Some strange obsession or religion, perhaps.”

[Ridai]

Once everyone is taken care of, Thaum uses the recently acquired monocle to identify the items, then goes to see where the water noise is coming from.

[Toliudar]

Coney

Coney stares at the pile of ash.

"My guess is that a person gets to be that way, to start, by deciding not to be a person. Once you're so removed from the day to day realities of eating, breathing and fellowship, it becomes easier to think that sitting at the bottom of a pit in a black miasma is a reasonable choice."

She smiles up at her four colleagues.

"Goodness, but you were all very brave. Jahn, I'm so sorry I brought you to such harm as that."

She does a quick circuit of the room, looking for other magical auras to explore.

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Coney will cast Detect Magic and scan the rest of the room for auras.

[Alhallor]

Coney realizes that the altar still trickles trace amounts of undine aligned mana, though it seems pretty unstable.

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what exactly that means is in the OOC thread.

The rushing of water seems to slowly fill the pit. But some how you're sure that it will just fill it and not overflow. The water seems also not that well... It's probably not poisonous or will immediately cause disease but it's not clean.

[Aegis013]

After Coney's apology Jahn claps his hands, his smile beaming ear to ear "Are you kidding? That was such a thrill ride. I think I'll be writing a song about it. Maybe I'll call it... Warriors in the Water Temple. Still a working title of course.

Jahn sheathes his sword. While he seems his chipper self, it's pretty clear from his body language that the fight physically exhausted the bard (Fatigued for 10 minutes after using Snowflake Wardance). "Thank you for the healing magic Thaum. Without your efforts it's not clear how this would've turned out."

[Ridai]

"That is what I am here for," Thaum responds to Jahn with a reassuring smile before turning back to the temple. He sighs. Unsure what he expected, but with this place having been so thoroughly damaged, what little chance of gaining any sort of insight into what happened to him seems pretty much gone.

"This place will take a long time to heal." At this point, Thaum is not even sure what restoring this place will accomplish. Maybe this is just a giant waste of basically restoring a fancy fountain, but he tries to invest some energy. And suddenly feels a heavy draw on his inner reserves, and it remains. With how closely tied his reserves are to his life force... it is perpetually uncomfortable, dimming the light of his eyes a little. At least the bad dreams of the people outside should have stopped by now. Maybe this also stopped the monsters in the chasm. Still need to find whatever is refining the shadebloom.

"Let us... let us leave this place." Thaum sounds and looks tired, the fight and now this investiture having drawn out most of his energies.

[kinem]

Ken says ”Thaum, what did you just do?

We need to check on whatever slithered in the pit before, a pit which will soon be a pool. Can’t let the creature get out if it will attack the camp.”

[Ridai]

"The temple needs to mend, and all my mana is Undine-aligned, thus I attempted to invest some of my reserves into this place. It draws more than I anticipated. I hope this will do good somehow, and not simply prepare a new lair for the rampant flood of villains this world seems to be suffering from right now." This will take time to adjust to. In the meantime, Thaum walks back out of the temple room, to take a look at the pit and wait for transportation.