[Jean] Chapter 13: The Evacuation of Tathi VIllage

[pringerbeam]

     Jean withdrew his spear and, aiming where he had seen its magical energies emanating from before, thrust as hard as he could into the tree which was now still enough to easily mistake for any of its non-animated neighbors.  As he heaved the spear out of the trunk, he turned to look at the other moving trees and with "Analysis" tried to see if he could figure out if one of the trees was controlling the others as the one they had seen earlier or if they were up against multiple enemies.

[info]Full-Round Action: Perform coup de grace on helpless treant.
Piercing Damage[blockquote]Rolled 3d8+48 : 1, 1, 7 + 48, total 57[/blockquote]Cold[blockquote]Rolled 1d8 : 8, total 8[/blockquote]

Immediate Action: Analysis on other trees[/info]

[Throndir]

[info]《Analysis》on next tree (Uprooted Tree 3)
When you used the ability on the next closest, you realized that this was just one of the reanimated trees that the first tree had created. Judging from what you know, you knew that the limit of trees they could reanimate at any one time was two. With the number of trees in the area that were moving, it was safe to assume there were multiple assailants this time around.[/info]

Stats are identical to the first tree you used Analysis on. However, does not have the other special abilities.

You can use Perception to quickly see the rest of the moving trees. Then roll Autohypnosis (if you don't have that, then regular INT). Succeed on both means you can tell in character which are animated trees, and which are the 'source' trees. Likewise, continue using Analysis per tree to figure out in character.

The tree completely unmoving, you used your spear to pierce it's trunk, ripping apart the top half completely, and allowing the tree's upper half to fall. At that same moment, two of the trees stopped moving.

Dalina casts her Air Strike, however, her spell missed. Ren attacks with 7 of her  tentacles, transforming them into scythe like appendages. However, her last tentacle was cupped in a ball, likely holding on to the slimeling.

The trees began to close in and attack. Three large rocks aimed straight towards Dalina. She wasn't able to dodge them, but Rosalie's spell that she had cast almost 6 hours ago was still surprisingly in effect, and the invisible force managed to slow down the rock's trajectory enough that Dalina was able to position Gust out of the way.

Two trees attacked you, but both their heavy and quick strikes missed you completely.

The rest of the trees started to attack Ren. Out of 5 attacks total from the 4 trees, 2 hit. Like usual, Ren hardened her skin at each impact point, reducing the damage, though each hit still was pretty heavy.

[okay]You leveled up.
You are now level 56.[/okay]It was then that one of the trees started to speak as it moved to attack you. Though, none of your other companions reacted.

"Defiler. Die."

Jean to take turn.

Map: Roll 20
Initiative Order: Jean: 20, Dalina: 15, Ren: 14, Trees: 1
Log
[spoiler]Round 1
Jean charges, hits, and deals damage.
Dalina moves to Gust, and mounts him.
Ren double moves closer.
Tree 1 is immobile. Other trees close in.
Round 2
Jean fullround coup de grace and kills Tree 1
Dalina casts a spell at Uprooted Tree 4 and misses.
Ren moves then attacks Uprooted Tree 4. 7 attacks, 4 hits.
Trees close in and attack.[/spoiler]

Status
Jean: Injured, Tired
Dalina: Uninjured, Drowsy
Ren: Slightly Injured, Refreshed, Slashing configuration
Tree 1: Dead
Tree 2: Uninjured
Tree 3: Uninjured
Tree 4: Uninjured
Uprooted Tree 1: Uninjured, not moving
Uprooted Tree 2: Uninjured, not moving
Uprooted Tree 3: Uninjured
Uprooted Tree 4: Badly Wounded [include u=2]63 dmg taken[/include]
Uprooted Tree 5: Uninjured
Uprooted Tree 6: Uninjured
Uprooted Tree 7: Uninjured
Uprooted Tree 8: Uninjured

[pringerbeam]

[info]Perception Check[blockquote]Rolled 1d20+17 : 18 + 17, total 35[/blockquote]
Autohypnosis[blockquote]Rolled 1d20+9 : 17 + 9, total 26[/blockquote][/info]

[Throndir]

[info]Perception: 35, Autohypnosis: 26
You know which ones were the source trees, and which ones were animated. As you expected, there were 3 source trees remaining left. With 6 animated ones. One of the source trees was nearby, but the other two was at a farther distance.[/info]

[pringerbeam]

     "Hey fuck you, I was just trying to take a bath!  Summon Tentacle!  Weight Control!"  Yelled Jean in response, calling in the cavalry as he spun around and disabled the nearest tree.  "Focus on this one while it's unable to strike back!"  He said calling his companions' attention to the treant nearest to him.

[info]Standard Action: Summoning rank 20 Tentacle for 10 MP at location marked in roll20.  Instructing to attack the nearest treants.

Immediate Action: Increase weight of Treant 2 by 4 steps.

Free Action: 5 foot step[/info]

[Throndir]

The tree creature you used your ability on stopped moving, as the tentacle you summoned further in the distance started to attack the trees. It had transformed its tip into a long and sharp curved blade, and using it, it dug into the tree, leaving the tree badly wounded.

Dalina cast a spell then towards the same tree Ren was attaching. Her spell hit, and judging how damaged the tree was, it looked near death.

Ren attacks the trees around her, a few of her strikes heading towards the first tree, and the others moving on to the next one. The first tree was down, and her other 4 attacks went to the next tree, with all of her strikes hitting.

The trees started to close in. One of the trees moving towards your group started to double back and run towards the giant tentacle. Your tentacle took that opportunity to attack and hit. The tree still stood standing however, and managed to throw a rock towards Dalina, but missed. One tree attacked you with two slams, thankfully, the branch swings slowed down briefly due to Rosalie's spell on you earlier that day, and you were able to get out of the way. Finally, Ren had attempted to dodge and block 6 large swings at her, she managed to escape 1 of them, but 5 was headed straight towards her. Just when they were about to strike however, a small tentacle was summoned out of no where in between her and one of the slamming trunks, turned into a shield, and blocked the attack for her. A moment later, the tentacle disappeared. Ren still took damage from 4 of the swings however.

Jean to take turn.

Map: Roll 20
Initiative Order: Jean: 20, Dalina: 15, Ren: 14, Trees: 1
Log
[spoiler]Round 1
Jean charges, hits, and deals damage.
Dalina moves to Gust, and mounts him.
Ren double moves closer.
Tree 1 is immobile. Other trees close in.
Round 2
Jean fullround coup de grace and kills Tree 1
Dalina casts a spell at Uprooted Tree 4 and misses.
Ren moves then attacks Uprooted Tree 4. 7 attacks, 4 hits.
Trees close in and attack.
Round 3
Jean summons tentacle, increases weight of tree.
Tentacles attack Tree 4.
Dalina casts a spell and hits Uprooted Tree 4
Ren attacks and kills Uprooted Tree 4. Attacks Uprooted Tree 5.
Trees close in and attack.[/spoiler]

Status
Jean: Injured, Tired
Dalina: Uninjured, Drowsy
Ren: Injured, Refreshed, Slashing configuration
Tree 1: Dead
Tree 2: Uninjured
Tree 3: Uninjured
Tree 4: Badly Wounded [include u=2]73 dmg taken[/include]

Uprooted Tree 1: Uninjured, not moving
Uprooted Tree 2: Uninjured, not moving
Uprooted Tree 3: Uninjured
Uprooted Tree 4: Dead
Uprooted Tree 5: Badly Wounded [include u=2]61 dmg taken[/include]

Uprooted Tree 6: Slightly Injured [include u=2]14 dmg taken[/include]

Uprooted Tree 7: Uninjured
Uprooted Tree 8: Uninjured

[pringerbeam]

     Jean aimed at the nearest treant's energy source and much like the one before, he struck at what he believed to be its most vital point with all his strength.  "Dalina, try to attack the same tree as my tentacle.  Those are the actual monsters.  These other trees are only animated by them.  Weight Control!  He commanded before aiming to disable another of the treants.

[info]Full-Round Action: Coup de grace on Treant 2
Piercing Damage[blockquote]Rolled 3d8+48 : 2, 8, 7 + 48, total 65[/blockquote]Cold Damage[blockquote]Rolled 1d8 : 2, total 2[/blockquote]
Immediate Action: Increase weight of Treant 3 by 4 steps.

Instructing tentacle to finish off Treant 4 then attack Treant 3[/info]

[Throndir]

"I gotcha!" Dalina called out, beginning to cast another spell, this time turning Gust around to focus on the tree that your tentacle was attacking.

It was then that you killed the next tree, and another notification appeared.

[okay]You leveled up.
You are now level 57.[/okay]Two more of the trees stopped moving. Your giant tentacle attacked the tree three times, with each attack hitting. The third strike managed to tear the tree in half. With its fourth attack it attempted to his the next tree, but it missed. This left only 3 more moving trees.

Dalina's spell fired. Hitting the last remaining original tree, however even though her spell hit, the creature's natural armor managed to fend itself from the spell.

Ren continued to be busy with the trees she was fighting against.

The final tree wasn't moving due to your weight increasing ability.

Jean to take turn.

Map: Roll 20
Initiative Order: Jean: 20, Dalina: 15, Ren: 14, Trees: 1
Log
[spoiler]Round 1
Jean charges, hits, and deals damage.
Dalina moves to Gust, and mounts him.
Ren double moves closer.
Tree 1 is immobile. Other trees close in.
Round 2
Jean fullround coup de grace and kills Tree 1
Dalina casts a spell at Uprooted Tree 4 and misses.
Ren moves then attacks Uprooted Tree 4. 7 attacks, 4 hits.
Trees close in and attack.
Round 3
Jean summons tentacle, increases weight of Tree 2.
Tentacles attack Tree 4.
Dalina casts a spell and hits Uprooted Tree 4
Ren attacks and kills Uprooted Tree 4. Attacks Uprooted Tree 5.
Trees close in and attack.
Round 4
Jean kills Tree 2.
Tentacles attack Tree 4, kills it, and attacks Tree 3
Ren attacks (pending resolution - but I don't think I need to anyways)
Tree does nothing.[/spoiler]

Status
Jean: Injured, Tired
Dalina: Uninjured, Drowsy
Ren: Injured, Refreshed, Slashing configuration
Tree 1: Dead
Tree 2: Dead
Tree 3: Injured [include u=2]22 dmg taken[/include]

Tree 4: Dead
Uprooted Tree 1: Uninjured, not moving
Uprooted Tree 2: Uninjured, not moving
Uprooted Tree 3: Uninjured
Uprooted Tree 4: Dead
Uprooted Tree 5: Badly Wounded [include u=2]61 dmg taken[/include]

Uprooted Tree 6: Slightly Injured [include u=2]14 dmg taken[/include]

Uprooted Tree 7: Uninjured
Uprooted Tree 8: Uninjured

[pringerbeam]

     Seeing an inability to reach the remaining treant with how far from him it was, Jean leapt to Ren's side, dodging a flying branch from the trees that were assaulting her.  He swung with his spear to intercept a whipping root aimed for her.  "Careful Ren, don't put yourself at risk fighting these puppet trees.  Dalina and my tentacle will take care of their controller soon enough."

[info]Move action: Acrobatics to avoid AOO from trees[blockquote]Rolled 1d20+27 : 12 + 27, total 39[/blockquote][blockquote]Rolled 1d20+27 : 5 + 27, total 32[/blockquote]
Standard Action: Fighting Defensively and using Aid Another to increase Ren's AC by 2 vs Uprooted Tree 7 (If not allowed to do both, will only do Aid Another)[blockquote]Rolled 1d20+19 : 11 + 19, total 30[/blockquote]
Tentacle instructed to finish off Treant 3[/info]

[Throndir]

"Yes master..." Ren said, switching from attacking, and transforming her tentacles into flat shapes, which you soon recognized as shields. She soon covered herself with the shield-like tentacles, and changed her movements to be a total defense.

Meanwhile, the tentacle attacked the tree, though the tree was only left badly wounded.

Dalina fired off another spell, her spell hitting, but not being able to get through the tree's natural armor.

Lastly, the trees began to attack again. One tree attacked Ren, and surprisingly still managed to hit. The other animated tree attacked the giant tentacle, though wasn't able to get through its tough hide.

Jean to take turn.

Map: Roll 20
Initiative Order: Jean: 20, Dalina: 15, Ren: 14, Trees: 1
Log
[spoiler]Round 1
Jean charges, hits, and deals damage.
Dalina moves to Gust, and mounts him.
Ren double moves closer.
Tree 1 is immobile. Other trees close in.
Round 2
Jean fullround coup de grace and kills Tree 1
Dalina casts a spell at Uprooted Tree 4 and misses.
Ren moves then attacks Uprooted Tree 4. 7 attacks, 4 hits.
Trees close in and attack.
Round 3
Jean summons tentacle, increases weight of Tree 2.
Tentacles attack Tree 4.
Dalina casts a spell and hits Uprooted Tree 4
Ren attacks and kills Uprooted Tree 4. Attacks Uprooted Tree 5.
Trees close in and attack.
Round 4
Jean kills Tree 2.
Tentacles attack Tree 4, kills it, and attacks Tree 3
Ren attacks (pending resolution - but I don't think I need to anyways)
Tree does nothing.
Round 5
Jean Aid's Another Defensively for Ren.
Tentacle attack Tree 3, with the 4 attacks, 2 hit.
Ren Immediate Action to reconfigure tentacles to Tower Shield configuration for self.
[/spoiler]

Status
Jean: Injured, Tired
Dalina: Uninjured, Drowsy
Ren: Injured, Refreshed, Slashing configuration
Tree 1: Dead
Tree 2: Dead
Tree 3: Badly Wounded [include u=2]66 dmg taken[/include]

Tree 4: Dead
Uprooted Tree 1: Uninjured, not moving
Uprooted Tree 2: Uninjured, not moving
Uprooted Tree 3: Uninjured
Uprooted Tree 4: Dead
Uprooted Tree 5: Badly Wounded [include u=2]61 dmg taken[/include]

Uprooted Tree 6: Slightly Injured [include u=2]14 dmg taken[/include]

Uprooted Tree 7: Uninjured
Uprooted Tree 8: Uninjured

[pringerbeam]

     "And now we watch and enjoy the carnage."  Said Jean with a grin, slipping in next to Ren.  He deflected another attack from the tree and kept on the defensive, watching his tentacle finish its work.

[info]Full-Round Action: Total Defense[/info]

[Throndir]

Three more of the tentacles attacks hit, this time it managed to bring it to near death. The animated trees attempted to attack again. The attacks missed Ren, but one managed to hit the giant tentacle.