Fantasy World Creations

"Hero..." Filiane perked up, standing up, and ensuring her clothing were tidy and in order. You see her considering the question for a moment, but she eventually nodded slowly. "Now...?" She asked.

Fred gave a reassuring smile, "Yes, if you're willing and able." He motioned to the rest of the group continuing the gear up.

She glanced downwards first, taking a deep breathe, but eventually she nodded again. "Alright... Give me a few minutes to prepare?" Filiane asked. "I'll meet with everyone." She noticed Lai Fen being part of the group, then looking back towards you she managed a smile and held out two fingers. "Two minutes".

QuoteThe sisters and Filiane will bring some things they think might be useful, but feel free to state specific things you will be taking with you, we'll be putting those in your Items sheet and locking that down.

"Two minutes? That means I need to hurry! We'll meet up by the big tree, and head out from there." Fred grinned and ran off to find any gear he might need.

I said that, but...what even do I need to bring? After a moment of thinking, he had a flash of insight, running over to a supply tent and grabbing a spare sheet. With how my power now activates, you never know who else will need cover...

Other than the sheet, Fred couldn't think of anything else he'd bring. A scavenger by nature, he was used to traveling to obtain things, not the other way around. All he could do was think back to his memories for what he saw from humans in his past life.

"Ah!" He quietly exclaimed to himself. That's right! They always seem to have food on them when they travel far. I suppose I would, too, if I had the ability to do so uninhibited. So convenient.

With that realization, Fred scrounged around for a meager amount of rations, and a pack to carry them in.

[info]
Fred gets a couple days of rations, and a sheet.

I WISH I could go around grabbing rope and other survival gear, but Fred wouldn't realize that that was important. Since he's mentally used to flight still, he wouldn't think of getting through obstacles he'd normally fly over until he experiences it.

...Bird brain... XD[/info]

"You got ready quick Fred. Didn't expect that from you." Lai Fen commented when you hurried back with your own pack and supplies.

"That was my doing, usually you push us to get ready within a minute." Filiane glanced towards you. "I gave him two."

QuoteNeed a couple of things. The further you travel in, the encounter table changes. Expect the deeper you travel the riskier things will be, but the more interesting things will be as well.

• State marching order, or formation
  
• State who is leading (they will be rolling Survival per hour to determine path, and avoiding getting lost, previously explored areas have hidden bonuses to the roll)
  
• Who is scouting ahead, how they communicate back, and etc. Light sources. Distance from scout, etc.
  
• You can leave any of these details up to the NPCs (Probably Lai Fen) as well.
  

"Well, I didn't really need them since there wasn't much to take! We're just going into some caves a little ways. All we need is weapons and food, right?" Fred said with a small amount of confidence, shifting his ranseur and patting his supplies.

"So? How are we doing this?"

QuoteHonestly, Fred doesn't have a clue about formations, nor the team's specialties for exploration. Pretty much every detail is left to the vice-leaders. All he knew was that having someone that can actually see would be beneficial.

I imagine Filiane can scout, Eris will take point (as a super-buff hero herself) on the main group, and the Lai Sisters and Fred will be grouped with her in some manner.

As for the scouting, I feel like Elven style is to run ahead and camp out observing until the group catches up, then rinse and repeat. I don't know what kind of abilities Filiane has, so signaling style is up to her to establish.

"Well, Fred, we'll show you how it's done. Filiane is primarily a mage, she's been learning how to use Ki, but it's no where near Eris, mine, or my sister's level. Eris will be scouting up front. Her abilities lets her escape easily to come back to us, and being a darkness mage, she is able to see in the dark. Ju typically takes rear guard, and either Jed or myself take the front. Since these will be unknown areas, we'll be taking it slow, rather than the hustle we were doing earlier getting here. Filiane or you will be attempting to keep track of where we've been and making note of any landmarks. Chaoxiang and his men usually are the ones that map layouts for us, but we'll give him these notes later on. If these caverns are relatively safe, we may let Chaoxiang start mapping it out too... Who knows how long we'll be down here anyways."

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QuoteHere's how this will work. There's sections of the tunnels ahead. The deeper you go, the likelier you'll run into monsters, but the more interesting things there will be. Some things can only be found in specific areas.

So here's the checklist per hour.

1) State if you are going Deeper into tunnels, Exploring current area, or Retreating back home.
2) The guide of the group rolls Survival or Knowledge (dungeoneering) to determine success. If failed 5 or less of the DC, they make no progress and stay in current area. If failed 6 or more, they make no progress, and the next check takes a -2 circumstance penalty. The penalties are cumulative, and reset once a success is made. Failures have a chance of randomly going a different direction.
3) The cartographer of the group rolls Knowledge (geography) or Profession (cartographer) or Craft (cartography). A success allows a +1 circumstance bonus to the guide's Survival or Knowledge (dungeoneering) check for that specific section. A well-crafted masterwork map will allow a +2 circumstance bonus.
4) Roll a Stealth and Perception check each hour.

Current roles:
Scout: Eris (primarily Perception and Stealth for reporting encounters ahead, in case she fails, the rest of the party rolls Perception and Stealth)
Guide: Fred or Filiane (described above)
Cartographer: Fred or Filiane (described above)
Lai Ju: Rear Guard (circumstance bonus on Perception behind)
Lai Fen: Front Guard (circumstance bonus on Perception in front)

Mapping...I think that had something to do with recording locations, right? I think I've seen a few on some tables.

"Oh? Chaoxiang is good at mapping? Interesting. And yes, slow is exactly the pace I wanted." He turned to Eris after giving Fen an agreeable smile, "Lead on, Miss Scout!"

[info]Will be Exploring the current area just inside the tunnels. (Or does entering count as going deeper?)

[blockquote]Survival:  1d20+7 : 18 + 7, total 25[/blockquote][/info]

QuoteIt's exploring current area! Base camp is in the first area.

Current Area: Spirit Tree, Section 1
Current Time: 3 PM
Roles & Formation
[spoiler]Scout: Eris, 120 ft. in front of Point Guard
Point Guard: Lai Fen, 10 ft. in front of Guide and Cartographer.
Guide: ?
Cartographer: ?, has Torch, 20 ft. bright light, 40 ft. dim light.
Rear Guard: Lai Ju, 15 ft. behind of Guide and Cartographer.[/spoiler]

Exploration Log
[spoiler]Exploring Spirit Tree, Section 1[/spoiler]

Exploring the area, you didn't run into anything. As you moved around though, you realized that these caverns stretched on in many directions, with tunnels connecting them all. There were plenty of glowing roots that you had seen as well, but no more of the glowing trees. There were a lot of crystalline structures as well. For the most part, these caverns were very open-spaced, with large rooms connected to one another.

QuoteState whether to go Deeper, or Explore, or Retreat (back to camp)
State specifically what roles you are doing if being a Guide or a Cartographer
-If Guide, Roll Survival or Knowledge (dungeoneering)
-If Cartographer, Roll Knowledge (geography) or Profession (cartographer) or Craft (cartography) or INT
Also roll Perception and Stealth incase Eris, the Scout, or the Lai Fen, the Point Guard, and Lai Ju, Read Guard, fails theirs.
Unless otherwise stated, the Cartographer will be holding a torch for light.

QuoteSorry, I meant to declare that Fred is Guide and Filiane is Cartographer.

"Hmm, nothing too new. Though I do like how everything is glowy!" Fred exclaims as the group looks around. "Is it normal for caves to have such large rooms like this? Anyways, let's keep going."

[info][blockquote]Survival:  1d20+7 : 19 + 7, total 26[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Stealth:  1d20+16 : 9 + 16, total 25[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Perception:  1d20+14 : 3 + 14, total 17[/blockquote][/info]

Quote3 PM - 4 PM
Link: Chapter 7.1: Mana Flower (http://forums.fantasyworldcreations.com/index.php?topic=2015.0)

QuoteExploration Log
[spoiler]Go Exploring Spirit Tree, Section 1
Filiane fails to create map of Spirit Tree, Section 1.
Go Deeper, success. Now in Spirit Tree, Section 2.
Filiane fails to create map of Spirit Tree, Section 2.
[/spoiler]

Current Area: Spirit Tree, Section 2
Current Time: 4 PM
Roles & Formation
[spoiler]Scout: Eris, 120 ft. in front of Point Guard
Point Guard: Lai Fen, 10 ft. in front of Guide and Cartographer.
Guide: Fred
Cartographer: Filiane, has Torch, 20 ft. bright light, 40 ft. dim light.
Rear Guard: Lai Ju, 15 ft. behind of Guide and Cartographer.[/spoiler]

Areas
Area: Spirit Tree, Section 1, Not mapped
Area: Spirit Tree, Section 2, Not mapped

QuoteState if going Deeper, Exploring, or Retreating. Then roll Survival for next Guide attempt.

QuoteDeeper we go!

[info][blockquote]Survival:  1d20+7 : 5 + 7, total 12[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Stealth:  1d20+16 : 16 + 16, total 32[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Perception:  1d20+14 : 1 + 14, total 15[/blockquote][/info]

The further you travel, you notice the ground start to change. Rather than the soft ground that it was before, the ground here started to become a lot firmer. In some sections it was hard rock as well. There were still glowing roots, and you began to wonder if these roots were really from the same tree or not, but there was much much more crystals. You had started to see more mushroom patches here, ones that were growing without the aid of the mana-increase liquid from earlier.

It was during traversing through this area that you started to near a set of crystalline formations...

QuotePhys Resist save requested, and doing this in Initiative order, so roll initiative as well.

[info][blockquote]Phys Resist:  1d20+5 : 4 + 5, total 9[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Initiative:  1d20+9 : 5 + 9, total 14[/blockquote][/info]

[info]Phys Resist: 9
You felt yourself suddenly freeze up, as something in the air or perhaps the ground seemed to mess with your senses.[/info]

QuoteYou are now Stunned. Reference below.

Stunned: A stunned creature drops everything held, can't take actions, takes a –2 penalty to AC, and loses its Dexterity bonus to AC (if any). Attackers receive a +4 bonus on attack rolls to perform combat maneuvers against a stunned opponent.

Beside you, you heard and saw Filiane drop the map she was making along with the torch. Thankfully they landed far enough from each other that the map didn't burn. You dropped your own weapon, and as it clanged on the ground, Lai Fen glanced back to verify what had happened, and readied her own weapons, looking into the dark.

Immediately, the same dark purple and red aura surrounded her.

Lai Ju did the same, though, her's wasn't the same color at all as Lai Fen's. Her's was a light yellow.

You and Filiane weren't able to take any actions due to whatever it was that affected you.

At that moment, a crystalline blob started to make its way closer to the group. The formation of crystals shifted as it made its way towards you. But then as it moved, it split off into 4 separate blobs.


When the crystalline creatures neared, Lai Ju behind you froze up as well, and she too dropped her own weapons, which was a bow, to the ground.

QuoteRoll Knowledge (dungeoneering) if you have it to identify it.

"Eris!" Lai Fen called out in alarm, not seeing their scout.

From the darkness up ahead, you heard Eris' chanting. "Oh fire. Incinerating flames. 《Explosion》!" With that, you felt an intense heat from up ahead where the crystalline creature were at. It was absolutely bright, and from your vantage point just 15 ft. away from the creatures, you felt the wave of heat. It didn't hurt you, but for the crystal creatures who were in the center of it, you could tell they took the damage fully. The rocks and stone around the area was completely melted as well, with many parts of it glowing red. The crystalline creatures themselves, though still moving, had many parts of them completely melted.

Lai Fen then moved up and struck out twice to the closest creature. After the two quick strikes the crystal creature was dead.

As for Lai Ju, she continued being stunned.

QuoteFred's turn. Phys. Resist save requested. If you meet DC 22, take your action.

QuoteGrid Map: https://app.roll20.net/join/3988538/rxP3dQ
Initiative order: Eris Alaster: 28, Lai Fen: 21, Lai Ju: 17, Fred: 14, Filiane: 7, Crystal creature: 4
Combat Log
[spoiler]Surprise Round
Lai Fen succeeds Phys Resist.
Fred fails Phys Resist. and is stunned.
Filiane fails Phys Resist. and is stunned.
Round 1 starts
Lai Fen swift action to enable Focused Breathing. Standard action to Ki Release, costing 5 KP, triggering: Body Strengthening III, Body Armoring II, Hardened Body I. Move action to get closer to you and Filiane.
Lai Ju swift action to enable Focused Breathing, standard action to Ki Release, costing 5 KP, triggering: Body Strengthening II, Body Armoring I, Hardened Body I
Fred is stunned and can take no actions.
Filiane is stunned and can take no actions.
Crystal creature moves 40 ft. closer, splits up into 4. Lai Ju fails Phys Resist. and is stunned.
Round 2 starts
Eris casts Explosion, hits Crystal Creature 1, 2, 3, 4
Lai Fen succeeds Phys Resist. Regenerates 7 KP. Maintains Body Strengthening III, Body Armoring II, and Hardened Body I, costing 3 KP. Swift action Ki Strike, costing 2 KP.  Free action: 5 ft. step. Fullround attack on Crystal Creature 2. Crystal Creature 2 dies.
Lai Ju fails Phys Resist.
[/spoiler]

Status
Lai Fen: [include u=2]KP: 28/33, Current KP Regen: 7[/include] Uninjured, Refreshed, affected by Body Strengthening III, Body Armoring II, and Hardened Body I
Lai Ju: Uninjured, Refreshed, affected by Body Strengthening II, Body Armoring I, and Hardened Body I
Fred: Uninjured, Refreshed, Stunned
Filiane: Uninjured, Refreshed, Stunned
Eris: Uninjured, Tired
Crystal Creature 1: Badly Wounded
Crystal Creature 2: Dead
Crystal Creature 3: Badly Wounded
Crystal Creature 4: Badly Wounded

QuoteExploration Log
[spoiler]Go Exploring Spirit Tree, Section 1
Filiane fails to create map of Spirit Tree, Section 1.
Go Deeper, success. Now in Spirit Tree, Section 2.
Filiane fails to create map of Spirit Tree, Section 2.
Go Deeper, success. Now in Spirit Tree Outskirts, Section 1.
Filiane fails to create map of Spirit Tree Outskirts, Section 1.
[/spoiler]

Current Area: Spirit Tree, Section 3
Current Time: 5 PM
Roles & Formation
[spoiler]Scout: Eris, 120 ft. in front of Point Guard
Point Guard: Lai Fen, 10 ft. in front of Guide and Cartographer.
Guide: Fred
Cartographer: Filiane, has Torch, 20 ft. bright light, 40 ft. dim light.
Rear Guard: Lai Ju, 15 ft. behind of Guide and Cartographer.[/spoiler]

Areas
Area: Spirit Tree, Section 1, Not mapped
Area: Spirit Tree, Section 2, Not mapped, contains Glowing Blue Flower point of interest
Area: Spirit Tree Outskirts, Section 1, Not mapped

[info]Guess who's dumping stats into CON after this...Heh.

[blockquote]Phys Resist:  1d20+5 : 20 + 5, total 25[/blockquote][/info]

[info]Holy, I hit it. Guess I get to act.[/info]

"Hah!" Fred willed himself out of his stunned stated, glaring at the crystalline blobs in front of him, then noticing most of his companions were still stuck in an immobile state. After surveying the battlefield, it finally sunk in exactly how much damage Eris managed to do in a single spell. Yup. She's definitely a hero, too. How has no one caught on to that!?

He finally glanced back at one of the blobs, "These things are gross, huh? What are they? Whatever, they need to die."

"Great spirits of fire, coalesce before me and writhe, encircling me ready to strike at my enemies. Flame Serpent!"

[info]Casting Flame Serpent at one of the oozes. I don't know what the damage dice are, didn't see them on my sheet, so feel free to do the honors.

[blockquote]Flame Serpent vs Touch AC:  1d20+13 : 5 + 13, total 18[/blockquote][/info]

[blockquote]fire damage 3d6 : 3, 6, 2, total 11[/blockquote]

Your Flame Serpent spell triggered, it started to wrap itself around the crystal creature, however, you couldn't see any damage being done at all. Although Eris' fire spell managed to almost melt these creatures, yours didn't seem to be having the same effect.

Filliane managed to shake herself out of the stunning effect, and she immediately began to cast a fire spell as well, seeing Eris' spell take hold.

"Come forth fire, whirling spiral: 《Fire Storm》!" A whirling tornado of fire appeared then encapsulating the crystal creatures within them. It was a powerful blast of heat, though, it didn't feel as hot as the one that came from Eris' spell. The crystal creatures inside seemed to resist a lot of it however, the rocks beneath them started to redden and heat up more, but it took a couple more seconds until the crystals themselves started to warm up. Two more of the creatures simply melted in the onslaught.

The last remaining creature stepped up closer to Lai Fen. As it moved, it pointed many of its sharp crystals towards the girl, and it pounced, it cast a wide net as it seemed to stretch its body of crystals to engulf Lai Fen, but Lai Fen was just barely quicker, managing to dodge it.

In that moment, Eris appeared beside you as she placed a hand on your shoulder. "Kill that last one." She said right before jumping into spell casting.

"Oh Darkness. May this begotten might fill oneself with the dread power of darkness. Consume my body as even as it builds upon its strength. Unholy Might." Eris said, a dark thick miasma started to pour from her, and you noticed her wince from pain, a moment later, you felt that power course through you.

QuoteThe spell gives you +9 STR. The buff has already been added to your stats, so roll as it says.

Lai Fen, hearing Eris words, only raised her weapons defensively as she continued to defend from the creature. "Make it quick!"

QuoteGrid Map: https://app.roll20.net/join/3988538/rxP3dQ
Initiative order: Eris Alaster: 28, Lai Fen: 21, Lai Ju: 17, Fred: 14, Filiane: 7, Crystal creature: 4
Combat Log
[spoiler]Surprise Round
Lai Fen succeeds Phys Resist.
Fred fails Phys Resist. and is stunned.
Filiane fails Phys Resist. and is stunned.
Round 1 starts
Lai Fen swift action to enable Focused Breathing. Standard action to Ki Release, costing 5 KP, triggering: Body Strengthening III, Body Armoring II, Hardened Body I. Move action to get closer to you and Filiane.
Lai Ju swift action to enable Focused Breathing, standard action to Ki Release, costing 5 KP, triggering: Body Strengthening II, Body Armoring I, Hardened Body I
Fred is stunned and can take no actions.
Filiane is stunned and can take no actions.
Crystal creature moves 40 ft. closer, splits up into 4. Lai Ju fails Phys Resist. and is stunned.
Round 2 starts
Eris casts Explosion, hits Crystal Creature 1, 2, 3, 4
Lai Fen succeeds Phys Resist. Regenerates 7 KP. Maintains Body Strengthening III, Body Armoring II, and Hardened Body I, costing 3 KP. Swift action Ki Strike, costing 2 KP.  Free action: 5 ft. step. Fullround attack on Crystal Creature 2. Crystal Creature 2 dies.
Lai Ju fails Phys Resist.
Fred succeeds Phys. Resist. casts Flame Serpent hits on Crystal Creature 1, and deals no damage.
Filiane succeeds Phys Resist. casts Fire Storm hits, deals damage. Kills Crystal Creature 3, 4.
Crystal Creature 1 attacks Lai Fen and misses.
Round 3 starts
Eris uses Smoke Melding to move beside you. Casts Unholy Might.
[/spoiler]

Status
Lai Fen: [include u=2]KP: 28/33, Current KP Regen: 7[/include] Uninjured, Refreshed, affected by Body Strengthening III, Body Armoring II, and Hardened Body I
Lai Ju: Uninjured, Refreshed, affected by Body Strengthening II, Body Armoring I, and Hardened Body I
Fred: Uninjured, Slightly Tired,
Filiane: Uninjured, Refreshed, Stunned
Eris: Uninjured, Tired
Crystal Creature 1: [include u=2]Dmg Taken: -32 [/include]Near Death
Crystal Creature 2: Dead
Crystal Creature 3: Dead
Crystal Creature 4: Dead

QuoteExploration Log
[spoiler]Go Exploring Spirit Tree, Section 1
Filiane fails to create map of Spirit Tree, Section 1.
Go Deeper, success. Now in Spirit Tree, Section 2.
Filiane fails to create map of Spirit Tree, Section 2.
Go Deeper, success. Now in Spirit Tree Outskirts, Section 1.
Filiane fails to create map of Spirit Tree Outskirts, Section 1.
[/spoiler]

Current Area: Spirit Tree, Section 3
Current Time: 5 PM
Roles & Formation
[spoiler]Scout: Eris, 120 ft. in front of Point Guard
Point Guard: Lai Fen, 10 ft. in front of Guide and Cartographer.
Guide: Fred
Cartographer: Filiane, has Torch, 20 ft. bright light, 40 ft. dim light.
Rear Guard: Lai Ju, 15 ft. behind of Guide and Cartographer.[/spoiler]

Areas
Area: Spirit Tree, Section 1, Not mapped
Area: Spirit Tree, Section 2, Not mapped, contains Glowing Blue Flower point of interest
Area: Spirit Tree Outskirts, Section 1, Not mapped

Fred was surprised when he didn't feel more energy, but more strength from Eris' buff. "Wait, you want me to run up and stab at it? Does that even work?" He then looked to Lai Fen, seeing that she had, in fact, killed one with a blade. "Since it looked like it split itself apart, I would have thought splitting it more wouldn't do anything. Guess I'm wrong."

Without another word, Fred charged forward and gave a single thrust into the blob in front of him, trying his best to do it just as he'd practiced.

[info]Stab it with the stabby thing!

[blockquote]Attack:  1d20+8 : 9 + 8, total 17[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Potential Damage:  2d4+11 : 4, 4 + 11, total 19[/blockquote][/info]

Your attack missed as Lai Ju finally managed to break free from the stun. Though she only took a defensive stance as well and moved up next to Lai Fen. Filiane began casting another spell, this time directed at Lai Fen. A moment later, a fast flowing wind started to encircle her, making her more difficult to hit.

Even with the spell on her, the creature attempted to attack Lai Fen again, this time surprisingly managing to hit. The creature began to stretch far, trying to engulf Lai Fen. The sharp crystals that acted like knives dug and raked into her flesh. It wasn't just a single wound either, as the ooze-like crystal tore into both her clothing and flesh. Blood freely flowed, though Lai Fen only began to smile more from the pain. She willingly tore herself away from the creature's grasp however, not allowing herself to be engulfed, but suffering more wounds from it. From uninjured, Lai Fen was now injured.

Eris moved closer to you, this time her hand reaching out to your blade. "Oh Darkness. Thou art the black that paints this world far and wide. A darkness thick that only true malevolence can cut through it. Darkness Blade." With that, your Ranseur, began to be covered in a black bubbling sludge, and then clearing, it instead started to glow a faint muffled red along with its blue-ish hue. The result was something almost purple.

"How is such a large creature so hard for me to...HIT!" Fred shouts the last word slightly as he thrusts his spear into the creature again.

[info][blockquote]Attack:  1d20+10 : 13 + 10, total 23[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Potential damage:  2d4+13 : 2, 1 + 13, total 16[/blockquote][/info]

You struck out at the crystal creature. You managed to hit as you weapon cleaved right through it. It was dead. At that moment you received a notification.

[okay]You leveled up.
You leveled up.
You leveled up.
You leveled up.
You leveled up.
You have gained a new title 『The Mass Destroyer』
You have gained +2 WIS
You leveled up.
You are now level 26. Spend your unallocated points.[/okay]At the same time, you saw notification appear at the top of Filiane's head, where her name was.

[okay]+Level[/okay]

"Status."

Oh? So it really does take killing to level up. That's...6 levels? And Destroy got an upgrade again? It sounds like it's multiple targets, so I won't bother testing it. Fred thought to himself as he opened up his status window.

"Huh?" Fred said aloud, looking at Filiane. "You, uh, gained a level?" Fred said hesitantly to the elf. "I guess it's something I can see with my other power. I wonder how it works for non-heroes?" Fred decided to try using his Status power differently.

"Show Fiilane's status. Status Filiane." He was hoping one of these would work. Seeing a level gain on someone else was piquing his curiosity.

When you attempted to focus on Filiane, you received two notifications.

[okay]Party status not yet unlocked.
Ability not yet unlocked.[/okay]"You can see when I gain a level?" Filiane asked curiously. "To be honest... the adventuring association of Baolong record things like levels, but in our day-to-day lives, it doesn't really affect much..."

QuoteRoll your next Survival, Perception, and Stealth when you can

[info]Placing 1 last stat point into Dex. Gotta get that +10 modifier! It just feels right. I already adjusted my sheet.

Also placed skill points for the new levels.

[blockquote]Survival:  1d20+16 : 7 + 16, total 23[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Perception:  1d20+16 : 19 + 16, total 35[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Stealth:  1d20+18 : 20 + 18, total 38[/blockquote][/info]

[info]Sorry, meant to specify. This is to explore the same depth. Not going deeper yet.[/info]

Location - Deep Underground - Spirit Tree Outskirts, Section 1
Date: Day 3 - Time: 6 PM

Instead of going deeper, the group continued to venture in the current area, and exploring. Crystals were everywhere, there was much less roots as well, due to the fact that the ground here was firmer than the softer areas closer to the Spirit Tree. Filiane managed to create a pretty good map of the area as well, with this, you knew it'd be easier getting around the area, and finding specific landmarks.

It was during the journey that Eris suddenly appeared in front of you, with a wound on her shoulder. At the same time, you heard the sounds of two things that were large. Both of them running on two feet running towards you from somewhere in the darkness ahead. It was still too far for you to make it out in the darkness, but you could clearly hear it.

"Monsters ahead! Didn't see them on time." She said, pulling out her weapons.

QuoteInitiative Requested

QuoteGrid Map: https://app.roll20.net/join/3988538/rxP3dQ
Initiative order: Eris Alaster: 23, Lai Fen: ?, Lai Ju: ?, Fred: ?, Filiane: ?, ?: 7
Combat Log
[spoiler]Surprise Round
? attacks Eris. Eris takes damage.
Eris moves 120 ft. back towards group. Appears in front of you.
Round 1
[/spoiler]

Status
Lai Fen: [include u=2]KP: 33/33, Current KP Regen: 7[/include] Uninjured, Refreshed
Lai Ju: Uninjured, Refreshed
Fred: Uninjured, Slightly Tired,
Filiane: Uninjured, Tired
Eris: Slightly Injured, Slightly Tired,
? Creature 1: Uninjured
? Creature 2: Uninjured

QuoteExploration Log
[spoiler]Go Exploring Spirit Tree, Section 1
Filiane fails to create map of Spirit Tree, Section 1.
Go Deeper, success. Now in Spirit Tree, Section 2.
Filiane fails to create map of Spirit Tree, Section 2.
Go Deeper, success. Now in Spirit Tree Outskirts, Section 1.
Filiane fails to create map of Spirit Tree Outskirts, Section 1.
Go Explore, success. Now in Spirit Tree Outskirts, Section 1.
Filiane succeeds to create map of Spirit Tree Outskirts, Section 1.
[/spoiler]

Current Area: Spirit Tree Outskirts, Section 1
Current Time: 6 PM
Roles & Formation
[spoiler]Scout: Eris, 120 ft. in front of Point Guard
Point Guard: Lai Fen, 10 ft. in front of Guide and Cartographer.
Guide: Fred
Cartographer: Filiane, has Torch, 20 ft. bright light, 40 ft. dim light.
Rear Guard: Lai Ju, 15 ft. behind of Guide and Cartographer.[/spoiler]

Areas
Area: Spirit Tree, Section 1, Not mapped
Area: Spirit Tree, Section 2, Not mapped, contains Glowing Blue Flower point of interest
Area: Spirit Tree Outskirts, Section 1, Mapped, contains crystal oozes

Fred's eyes widened immediately when he saw Eris' wounds. They didn't look too bad, but he had yet to see her get caught unaware like this. Without another word, he wielded his ranseur and stepped to the front, straining his senses to detect what was ahead.

[info][blockquote]Initiative:  1d20+10 : 5 + 10, total 15[/blockquote][/info]

Like last time, Lai Ju triggered her Ki, and you felt the pressure in the air when she did.

Eris began casting a familiar spell, one that she had used the previous hour. "Oh Darkness. May this begotten might fill oneself with the dread power of darkness. Consume my body as even as it builds upon its strength. Unholy Might." You felt yourself grow stronger.

Filiane hols her action until she catches sight of the creatures.

QuoteFred to take turn.

QuoteGrid Map: https://app.roll20.net/join/3988538/rxP3dQ
Initiative order: Lai Ju: 32, Eris Alaster: 23, Fred: 15, Lai Fen: 12, Reptilian Creatures: 7, Filiane: 7
Combat Log
[spoiler]Surprise Round
? attacks Eris. Eris takes damage.
Eris moves 120 ft. back towards group. Appears in front of you.
Round 1
Lai Ju swift action Focused Breathing, Standard action Ki release, move action: back 10 ft.
Eris standard action Unholy Might on Fred.
[/spoiler]

Status
Lai Fen: [include u=2]KP: 22/33, Current KP Regen: 7[/include] Uninjured, Refreshed, flat-footed
Lai Ju: [include u=2]KP: 15/26, Current KP Regen: 7[/include] Uninjured, Refreshed, affected by Focused Breathing, Ki Release, Body Strengthening III, Body Armoring II, and Hardened Body I
Fred: Uninjured, Slightly Tired, affected by Unholy Might
Filiane: Uninjured, Tired
Eris: Slightly Injured, Slightly Tired,
Reptilian  Creature 1: Uninjured
Reptilian  Creature 2: Uninjured

QuoteExploration Log
[spoiler]Go Exploring Spirit Tree, Section 1
Filiane fails to create map of Spirit Tree, Section 1.
Go Deeper, success. Now in Spirit Tree, Section 2.
Filiane fails to create map of Spirit Tree, Section 2.
Go Deeper, success. Now in Spirit Tree Outskirts, Section 1.
Filiane fails to create map of Spirit Tree Outskirts, Section 1.
Go Explore, success. Now in Spirit Tree Outskirts, Section 1.
Filiane succeeds to create map of Spirit Tree Outskirts, Section 1.
[/spoiler]

Current Area: Spirit Tree Outskirts, Section 1
Current Time: 6 PM
Roles & Formation
[spoiler]Scout: Eris, 120 ft. in front of Point Guard
Point Guard: Lai Fen, 10 ft. in front of Guide and Cartographer.
Guide: Fred
Cartographer: Filiane, has Torch, 20 ft. bright light, 40 ft. dim light.
Rear Guard: Lai Ju, 15 ft. behind of Guide and Cartographer.[/spoiler]

Areas
Area: Spirit Tree, Section 1, Not mapped
Area: Spirit Tree, Section 2, Not mapped, contains Glowing Blue Flower point of interest
Area: Spirit Tree Outskirts, Section 1, Mapped, contains crystal oozes

"Where are they..." Fred mutters to himself, peering into the darkness.

[info]Fred is also holding until he can see them[/info]

Keeping alert, Lai Fen too triggered her Ki, and you felt the pressure in the air as well from that.

As you waited for the sounds to get near, they never did, the light of the torch went to about 40 ft., but it wasn't enough as a loud and screeching noise pierced your eardrums. There were two pitches to them, one that was lower, while the other a painful higher pitched one. You saw what looked to be a wave of rippling air headed straight towards you.

QuoteAGI save requested.
Phys. Resist. (PR) save requested.

QuoteGrid Map: https://app.roll20.net/join/3988538/rxP3dQ
Initiative order: Lai Ju: 32, Eris Alaster: 23,  Lai Fen: 12, Reptilian Creatures: 7, Filiane: 7, Fred: 7
Combat Log
[spoiler]Surprise Round
? attacks Eris. Eris takes damage.
Eris moves 120 ft. back towards group. Appears in front of you.
Round 1
Lai Ju swift action Focused Breathing, Standard action Ki release, move action: back 10 ft.
Eris standard action Unholy Might on Fred.
Fred holds initiative.
Reptillian creatures attack.
[/spoiler]

Status
Lai Fen: [include u=2]KP: 22/33, Current KP Regen: 7[/include] Uninjured, Refreshed, affected by Focused Breathing, Ki Release, Body Strengthening III, Body Armoring II, and Hardened Body I
Lai Ju: [include u=2]KP: 15/26, Current KP Regen: 7[/include] Uninjured, Refreshed, affected by Focused Breathing, Ki Release, Body Strengthening III, Body Armoring II, and Hardened Body I
Fred: Uninjured, Slightly Tired, affected by Unholy Might
Filiane: Uninjured, Tired
Eris: Slightly Injured, Slightly Tired,
Reptilian  Creature 1: Uninjured
Reptilian  Creature 2: Uninjured

QuoteExploration Log
[spoiler]Go Exploring Spirit Tree, Section 1
Filiane fails to create map of Spirit Tree, Section 1.
Go Deeper, success. Now in Spirit Tree, Section 2.
Filiane fails to create map of Spirit Tree, Section 2.
Go Deeper, success. Now in Spirit Tree Outskirts, Section 1.
Filiane fails to create map of Spirit Tree Outskirts, Section 1.
Go Explore, success. Now in Spirit Tree Outskirts, Section 1.
Filiane succeeds to create map of Spirit Tree Outskirts, Section 1.
[/spoiler]

Current Area: Spirit Tree Outskirts, Section 1
Current Time: 6 PM
Roles & Formation
[spoiler]Scout: Eris, 120 ft. in front of Point Guard
Point Guard: Lai Fen, 10 ft. in front of Guide and Cartographer.
Guide: Fred
Cartographer: Filiane, has Torch, 20 ft. bright light, 40 ft. dim light.
Rear Guard: Lai Ju, 15 ft. behind of Guide and Cartographer.[/spoiler]

Areas
Area: Spirit Tree, Section 1, Not mapped
Area: Spirit Tree, Section 2, Not mapped, contains Glowing Blue Flower point of interest
Area: Spirit Tree Outskirts, Section 1, Mapped, contains crystal oozes

[info][blockquote]Phys Resist:  1d20+6 : 20 + 6, total 26[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Agility:  1d20+15 : 4 + 15, total 19[/blockquote][/info]

[okay]You have gained a new title 『Physically Resistant』
You have gained +1 CON[/okay]You rolled out of the way of the blast of sound, but even though you didn't take the full brunt of it, the rippling air still shook you hard, and you felt your body strain under the destructive pressure as pain shot through you.

The rest of your group managed to get out of the way of the full brunt of the damage by also rolling away. Lai Ju was far enough away that she wasn't affected at all. Eris and Filiane were now injured. Lai Fen remained injured from her previous fight.

Filiane began to cast a spell on you, "Come forth fire, enveloping flames: 《Fire Cloak》!" Once she was finishd, you were wreathed in fire that surrounded you. The flames didn't hurt, though you could feel the warmth from them emanate outwards. With the spell complete, she moved backwards towards Lai Ju seeing as Lai Ju hadn't been injured from the attack.

QuoteFred to take turn

QuoteGrid Map: https://app.roll20.net/join/3988538/rxP3dQ
Initiative order: Lai Ju: 32, Eris Alaster: 23,  Lai Fen: 12, Reptilian Creatures: 7, Filiane: 7, Fred: 7
Combat Log
[spoiler]Surprise Round
? attacks Eris. Eris takes damage.
Eris moves 120 ft. back towards group. Appears in front of you.
Round 1
Lai Ju swift action Focused Breathing, Standard action Ki release, move action: back 10 ft.
Eris standard action Unholy Might on Fred.
Fred holds initiative.
Reptilian creatures attack. Everyone saves, except for Lai Ju who fails Physical Resist.
[/spoiler]

Status
Lai Fen: [include u=2]KP: 22/33, Current KP Regen: 7[/include] Injured, Refreshed, affected by Focused Breathing, Ki Release, Body Strengthening III, Body Armoring II, and Hardened Body I
Lai Ju: [include u=2]KP: 15/26, Current KP Regen: 7[/include] Uninjured, Refreshed, affected by Focused Breathing, Ki Release, Body Strengthening III, Body Armoring II, and Hardened Body I
Fred: Injured, Slightly Tired, affected by Unholy Might
Filiane: Injured, Tired
Eris: Injured, Slightly Tired,
Reptilian  Creature 1: Uninjured
Reptilian  Creature 2: Uninjured

QuoteExploration Log
[spoiler]Go Exploring Spirit Tree, Section 1
Filiane fails to create map of Spirit Tree, Section 1.
Go Deeper, success. Now in Spirit Tree, Section 2.
Filiane fails to create map of Spirit Tree, Section 2.
Go Deeper, success. Now in Spirit Tree Outskirts, Section 1.
Filiane fails to create map of Spirit Tree Outskirts, Section 1.
Go Explore, success. Now in Spirit Tree Outskirts, Section 1.
Filiane succeeds to create map of Spirit Tree Outskirts, Section 1.
[/spoiler]

Current Area: Spirit Tree Outskirts, Section 1
Current Time: 6 PM
Roles & Formation
[spoiler]Scout: Eris, 120 ft. in front of Point Guard
Point Guard: Lai Fen, 10 ft. in front of Guide and Cartographer.
Guide: Fred
Cartographer: Filiane, has Torch, 20 ft. bright light, 40 ft. dim light.
Rear Guard: Lai Ju, 15 ft. behind of Guide and Cartographer.[/spoiler]

Areas
Area: Spirit Tree, Section 1, Not mapped
Area: Spirit Tree, Section 2, Not mapped, contains Glowing Blue Flower point of interest
Area: Spirit Tree Outskirts, Section 1, Mapped, contains crystal oozes

Now properly surrounded by light, Fred no longer needed to fear lack of vision in the darkness. He gave a grateful nod to Filiane, before readying his spear and charging forward toward the creatures lurking beyond the torch.

[info]Fred charges (as in the combat movement) into the darkness, seeking out the creatures, and striking if he can reach them. Hoping the doubled movement lets me.

Rolling just in case I can.
[blockquote]Charge Attack:  1d20+12 : 15 + 12, total 27[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Damage:  1d8+13 : 3 + 13, total 16[/blockquote][/info]

Running into the darkness, the light around eventually revealed what it was that had attacked you. The hunched, reptilian beast lopes on two clawed feet, both looked as sharp and long as it's own claws. It had no eyes on its head, and instead was dominated by a huge circular maw filled with jagged teeth. As you neared it you managed to strike it from 10 ft. away. Your spear hit, and the creature was now slightly injured.


As you struck out, two arrows almost side-by-side shot from somewhere behind you. Followed by two more arrows in quick succession. The very last arrow missed their target, but three hit. The creature was now injured.

A spell was released from Eris as well, the same explosion spell she had used earlier. Eris was now tired. However, the spell managed to hit both. The first one was caught unaware, and took full brunt of the spell, but the second one managed to jump out of the way in time, though still suffering some burns. The first one was now badly wounded, while the second one was injured from the spell.

Lai Fen, seeing you move forward, flash-stepped towards the fray. With her weapon leading the way, she brought down the creature to near death.

The injured creature, sporting many deadly wounds, began to withdraw, it started to disappear into the darkness. The second one, seeing their companion start to flee, began to cover their retreat. Blasting another screeching wave towards you, Lai Fen, and Eris.

QuoteAGI check requested

QuoteGrid Map: https://app.roll20.net/join/3988538/rxP3dQ
Initiative order: Lai Ju: 32, Eris Alaster: 23,  Lai Fen: 12, Reptilian Creatures: 7, Filiane: 7, Fred: 7
Combat Log
[spoiler]Surprise Round
? attacks Eris. Eris takes damage.
Eris moves 120 ft. back towards group. Appears in front of you.
Round 1
Lai Ju swift action Focused Breathing, Standard action Ki release, move action: back 10 ft.
Eris standard action Unholy Might on Fred.
Fred holds initiative.
Reptilian creatures attack. Everyone saves, except for Lai Ju who fails Physical Resist.
Filiane cats Fire Cloak on Fred.
Fred charges attacks, and hits.
Round 2
Lai Ju fullround attack Creature 1 with Rapid Shot. 3 of 4 arrows hit.
Eris casts explosion, hits both Creature 1, 2.
Lai Fen regenerates KP, uses KP for maintaining buffs, move, flash step, 60 ft. towards Creature 1. Swift: Ki strike, attacks.
Creature 1 withdraws.
Creature 2 standard action sound blast.
[/spoiler]

Status
Lai Fen: [include u=2]KP: 17/33, Current KP Regen: 3, Current KP Usage: 6 KP[/include] Injured, Refreshed, affected by Focused Breathing, Ki Release, Body Strengthening III, Body Armoring II, and Hardened Body I
Lai Ju: [include u=2]KP: 15/26, Current KP Regen: 7[/include] Uninjured, Refreshed, affected by Focused Breathing, Ki Release, Body Strengthening III, Body Armoring II, and Hardened Body I
Fred: Injured, Slightly Tired, affected by Unholy Might
Filiane: Injured, Tired
Eris: Injured, Tired,
Reptilian  Creature 1: [include u=2]Dmg Taken: 83[/include]  Near Death
Reptilian  Creature 2: [include u=2]Dmg Taken: 20[/include] Injured

QuoteExploration Log
[spoiler]Go Exploring Spirit Tree, Section 1
Filiane fails to create map of Spirit Tree, Section 1.
Go Deeper, success. Now in Spirit Tree, Section 2.
Filiane fails to create map of Spirit Tree, Section 2.
Go Deeper, success. Now in Spirit Tree Outskirts, Section 1.
Filiane fails to create map of Spirit Tree Outskirts, Section 1.
Go Explore, success. Now in Spirit Tree Outskirts, Section 1.
Filiane succeeds to create map of Spirit Tree Outskirts, Section 1.
[/spoiler]

Current Area: Spirit Tree Outskirts, Section 1
Current Time: 6 PM
Roles & Formation
[spoiler]Scout: Eris, 120 ft. in front of Point Guard
Point Guard: Lai Fen, 10 ft. in front of Guide and Cartographer.
Guide: Fred
Cartographer: Filiane, has Torch, 20 ft. bright light, 40 ft. dim light.
Rear Guard: Lai Ju, 15 ft. behind of Guide and Cartographer.[/spoiler]

Areas
Area: Spirit Tree, Section 1, Not mapped
Area: Spirit Tree, Section 2, Not mapped, contains Glowing Blue Flower point of interest
Area: Spirit Tree Outskirts, Section 1, Mapped, contains crystal oozes

[info][blockquote]Agility:  1d20+15 : 7 + 15, total 22[/blockquote][/info]

You didn't take the full brunt of the attack, but you still felt pain shoot through your entire body, you are now near death. Lai Fen and Eris rolled out of the way as well.

The creature continued its movement away, moving 30 ft. to catch up with its companion who had retreated earlier.

Seeing the creatures start retreating, FIliane ran forward.

QuoteFred's turn.

QuoteGrid Map: https://app.roll20.net/join/3988538/rxP3dQ
Initiative order: Lai Ju: 32, Eris Alaster: 23,  Lai Fen: 12, Reptilian Creatures: 7, Filiane: 7, Fred: 7
Combat Log
[spoiler]Surprise Round
? attacks Eris. Eris takes damage.
Eris moves 120 ft. back towards group. Appears in front of you.
Round 1
Lai Ju swift action Focused Breathing, Standard action Ki release, move action: back 10 ft.
Eris standard action Unholy Might on Fred.
Fred holds initiative.
Reptilian creatures attack. Everyone saves, except for Lai Ju who fails Physical Resist.
Filiane cats Fire Cloak on Fred.
Fred charges attacks, and hits.
Round 2
Lai Ju fullround attack Creature 1 with Rapid Shot. 3 of 4 arrows hit.
Eris casts explosion, hits both Creature 1, 2.
Lai Fen regenerates KP, uses KP for maintaining buffs, move, flash step, 60 ft. towards Creature 1. Swift: Ki strike, attacks.
Creature 1 withdraws.
Creature 2 standard action sound blast. Everyone saves. Move action 30 ft. away
Filiane runs x3 90 ft. closer to enemies.
[/spoiler]

Status
Lai Fen: [include u=2]KP: 17/33, Current KP Regen: 3, Current KP Usage: 6 KP[/include] Injured, Refreshed, affected by Focused Breathing, Ki Release, Body Strengthening III, Body Armoring II, and Hardened Body I
Lai Ju: [include u=2]KP: 15/26, Current KP Regen: 7[/include] Uninjured, Refreshed, affected by Focused Breathing, Ki Release, Body Strengthening III, Body Armoring II, and Hardened Body I
Fred: Near Death, Slightly Tired, affected by Unholy Might
Filiane: Injured, Tired
Eris: Injured, Tired,
Reptilian  Creature 1: [include u=2]Dmg Taken: 83[/include] Near Death
Reptilian  Creature 2: [include u=2]Dmg Taken: 20[/include] Injured

QuoteExploration Log
[spoiler]Go Exploring Spirit Tree, Section 1
Filiane fails to create map of Spirit Tree, Section 1.
Go Deeper, success. Now in Spirit Tree, Section 2.
Filiane fails to create map of Spirit Tree, Section 2.
Go Deeper, success. Now in Spirit Tree Outskirts, Section 1.
Filiane fails to create map of Spirit Tree Outskirts, Section 1.
Go Explore, success. Now in Spirit Tree Outskirts, Section 1.
Filiane succeeds to create map of Spirit Tree Outskirts, Section 1.
[/spoiler]

Current Area: Spirit Tree Outskirts, Section 1
Current Time: 6 PM
Roles & Formation
[spoiler]Scout: Eris, 120 ft. in front of Point Guard
Point Guard: Lai Fen, 10 ft. in front of Guide and Cartographer.
Guide: Fred
Cartographer: Filiane, has Torch, 20 ft. bright light, 40 ft. dim light.
Rear Guard: Lai Ju, 15 ft. behind of Guide and Cartographer.[/spoiler]

Areas
Area: Spirit Tree, Section 1, Not mapped
Area: Spirit Tree, Section 2, Not mapped, contains Glowing Blue Flower point of interest
Area: Spirit Tree Outskirts, Section 1, Mapped, contains crystal oozes

Fred tumbles to the side, once more dodging the the wind blast. But it seemed that dodging didn't matter, as he once again felt incredible pain. He knew he wouldn't last much longer if he kept fighting, so he instead hid behind a section of rocks along the wall he tumbled near, avoiding being in the creature's direct line of sight, and thus out of danger from the attacks.

He grunts as he sits down, inspecting his wounds, I could've died again from those things. If I didn't dodge I would have lost my second life! Fred, you idiot. Be more careful!

[info]Fred hides behind some rocks. As a raven would in this kind of situation.[/info]

[info]Requested Stealth roll

[blockquote]Stealth:  1d20+18 : 17 + 18, total 35[/blockquote][/info]

As you started to find a place to hide, Lai Ju fired off another 4 arrows, all four hit. The creature was now badly wounded.

Eris moved up closer. "Oh Earth. The stone hammer.《Crushing Rock》!" When Eris finished casting, the earth started to rumble, then a 10 ft. radius area, 20 ft. in diameter altogether of stone suddenly jutted from both the floor and the ceiling. The moving earth moved surprisingly quick, and the fleeing creature wasn't able to register it on time until it was simply squished between the two layers. The creature was dead.

[okay]You leveled up.
You leveled up.
You are now level 28.[/okay]Lai Fen, seeing her way blocked circled towards the left of the newly formed 20-ft in diameter pillar, she didn't quite make it to the creature.

Seeing their companion get killed, the creature stopped in its tracks and roared a screeching roar. Then from its mouth the same ripple in the air was aimed towards the group. Luckily, since you had retreated to find a safe area, you were not in the range of it. Filiane and Lai Fen were however, and though they both rolled out of the way, from the blood they both coughed out, you knew they were at least taking damage somewhere internally. Both Lai Fen and Filiane were Badly Wounded.

Filiane moved up closer, then unleashed another fire spell. "Sear forth, Fire! Be a blazing spear: 《Burning Lance》!" A fiery lance appeared atop of her as she chanted, and once she spoke the keyword, the lance-like fire shot forth from her, however, her aim was off as it only crashed into the wall, missing the target altogether.

QuoteFred's turn

QuoteGrid Map: https://app.roll20.net/join/3988538/rxP3dQ
Initiative order: Lai Ju: 32, Eris Alaster: 23,  Lai Fen: 12, Reptilian Creatures: 7, Filiane: 7, Fred: 7
Combat Log
[spoiler]Surprise Round
? attacks Eris. Eris takes damage.
Eris moves 120 ft. back towards group. Appears in front of you.
Round 1
Lai Ju swift action Focused Breathing, Standard action Ki release, move action: back 10 ft.
Eris standard action Unholy Might on Fred.
Fred holds initiative.
Reptilian creatures attack. Everyone saves, except for Lai Ju who fails Physical Resist.
Filiane cats Fire Cloak on Fred.
Fred charges attacks, and hits.
Round 2
Lai Ju fullround attack Creature 1 with Rapid Shot. 3 of 4 arrows hit.
Eris casts explosion, hits both Creature 1, 2.
Lai Fen regenerates KP, uses KP for maintaining buffs, move, flash step, 60 ft. towards Creature 1. Swift: Ki strike, attacks.
Creature 1 withdraws.
Creature 2 standard action sound blast. Everyone saves. Move action 30 ft. away
Filiane runs x3 90 ft. closer to enemies.
Round 3
Lai Ju fires 4 arrows.
Eris casts a spell
Lai Fen moves closer.
Filiane casts a spell and misses.
[/spoiler]

Status
Lai Fen: [include u=2]KP: 17/33, Current KP Regen: 3, Current KP Usage: 6 KP[/include] Injured, Refreshed, affected by Focused Breathing, Ki Release, Body Strengthening III, Body Armoring II, and Hardened Body I
Lai Ju: [include u=2]KP: 15/26, Current KP Regen: 7[/include] Uninjured, Refreshed, affected by Focused Breathing, Ki Release, Body Strengthening III, Body Armoring II, and Hardened Body I
Fred: Near Death, Slightly Tired, affected by Unholy Might
Filiane: Injured, Tired
Eris: Injured, Tired,
Reptilian  Creature 1: [include u=2]Dmg Taken: 83[/include] Near Death
Reptilian  Creature 2: [include u=2]Dmg Taken: 53[/include] Badly Wounded

QuoteExploration Log
[spoiler]Go Exploring Spirit Tree, Section 1
Filiane fails to create map of Spirit Tree, Section 1.
Go Deeper, success. Now in Spirit Tree, Section 2.
Filiane fails to create map of Spirit Tree, Section 2.
Go Deeper, success. Now in Spirit Tree Outskirts, Section 1.
Filiane fails to create map of Spirit Tree Outskirts, Section 1.
Go Explore, success. Now in Spirit Tree Outskirts, Section 1.
Filiane succeeds to create map of Spirit Tree Outskirts, Section 1.
[/spoiler]

Current Area: Spirit Tree Outskirts, Section 1
Current Time: 6 PM
Roles & Formation
[spoiler]Scout: Eris, 120 ft. in front of Point Guard
Point Guard: Lai Fen, 10 ft. in front of Guide and Cartographer.
Guide: Fred
Cartographer: Filiane, has Torch, 20 ft. bright light, 40 ft. dim light.
Rear Guard: Lai Ju, 15 ft. behind of Guide and Cartographer.[/spoiler]

Areas
Area: Spirit Tree, Section 1, Not mapped
Area: Spirit Tree, Section 2, Not mapped, contains Glowing Blue Flower point of interest
Area: Spirit Tree Outskirts, Section 1, Mapped, contains crystal oozes

I wish I could help, but I'll die if I step out there! He thought desperately to himself.

Fred decided it was best to stay put.

[info]Continuing to lay low.[/info]

After another round of arrows from Lai Ju a notification appeared.

[okay]You leveled up.
You leveled up.
You are now level 30. Spend your unallocated points.
You have gained a new title 『The Efficient Destroyer』
You have gained +2 ?[/okay]Lai Ju who had been at the back of the group firing her bow was the first to come to you. "Are you alright, Fred?" She asked, as she started to pull of her backpack, and retrieve what looked to be a small box that had various first-aid equipment.

QuoteDecide actions, per hour spent simply staying put is another potential encounter roll, though, with the fact you aren't moving, and likely will find a quiet out of the way place, chances for encountering other wandering monsters are lower by a set amount.

Fred groaned, "Well, I'm alive." He gave Ju a pained smile. "Luckily. I think I've learned my lesson. I need to train more. We should head back when able." He then looked to the supplies, remembering them from when the survivors had arrived. "Oh, good! Those are for my wounds, right? Thanks for thinking ahead, Ju. I didn't realize it would be this dangerous." With a grateful smile, he sat back so she could tend to any wounds he'd suffered that could be tended to.

[info]Once any healing is performed for the group, we'll retreat back to camp. Fred also spends his time allocating his status points during this time.

[blockquote]Stealth:  1d20+19 : 11 + 19, total 30[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Perception:  1d20+18 : 15 + 18, total 33[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Survival:  1d20+18 : 15 + 18, total 33[/blockquote][/info]

QuoteTreat Deadly Wounds requires 1 hour action for a person with Heal to attempt. The healers can attempt to use Heal while on the move, but I'll give that a -4 Circumstance penalty on doing so.

Lai Fen, Lai Ju, and Eris brought with them packs with a Healer's Kit (10 uses) each, so 30 uses altogether. Each Treat Deadly Wounds attempt uses up 2 of those uses.

Need some input:
-Decide if Fred will attempt to use Heal on someone to Treat Deadly Wounds, and if so, choose who you will attempt to do it on, then roll it.
-Decide if you are planning to be on the move while attempting to be Healed, or if you are staying in place. If you are staying in place, roll a Survival on finding a safe-enough and secluded area to camp for an hour. Success means I'll use the lower encounters table, failure means I use the normal one for the area.

Otherwise...
Fred will be healed by Lai Fen.
Filiane will be healed by Lai Ju.
Lai Fen will be healed by Eris.
Lai Ju will be healed by Filiane.
Eris will be healed by no one. She'll tell everyone that she can escape the easiest, along with sneaking 'Status' and 'Share', seeing that her injuries left her at 65/112

QuoteGoing to try healing on the move. As much as I want to play it safe as far as healing, the encounters in this area are more dangerous than failing a check.

Fred will attempt healing Lai Fen, as she'll be our frontline since Fred is so low.

[info]Forgot the Heal check.

[blockquote]Heal Assist:  1d20+9 : 20 + 9, total 29[/blockquote][/info]

The next hour goes by with the group patching themselves up while travelling. Luckily you didn't run into anything. Both you, Lai Fen, and Filiane felt better, though were still injured. Lai Ju and Eris both said their injuries were still bad. Filiane was able to map out this section of the area as well.

QuoteRoll Survival for Retreat. Along with Perception and Stealth. If you plan to do another round of Heal, state your target, either Lai Ju or Eris, then roll. You can only benefit from Treat Deadly Wounds once a day.

If you want to head back to the Glowing Blue Flower, you can roll Survival to attempt to trace your steps.

QuoteExploration Log
[spoiler]Go Exploring Spirit Tree, Section 1
Filiane fails to create map of Spirit Tree, Section 1.
Explore ends, found nothing.
Go Deeper, success. Now in Spirit Tree, Section 2.
Filiane fails to create map of Spirit Tree, Section 2.
Deeper ends, found Glowing Blue Flower POI.
Go Deeper, success. Now in Spirit Tree Outskirts, Section 1.
Filiane fails to create map of Spirit Tree Outskirts, Section 1.
Deeper ends, found crystal creatures.
Go Explore, success. Now in Spirit Tree Outskirts, Section 1.
Filiane succeeds to create map of Spirit Tree Outskirts, Section 1.
Explore ends, found reptilian creatures.
Go Retreat, success. Now in Spirit Tree, Section 2.
Filiane succeeds to create map of Spirit Tree, Section 2.
Fred heals Lai Fen, great success.
Lai Fen heals Fred, great success.
Lai Ju heals Filiane, fails.
Filiane heals Lai Ju, success.
Eris heals herself, fails.
Retreat ends, found nothing.
[/spoiler]

Current Area: Spirit Tree, Section 2
Current Time: 7 PM
Roles & Formation
[spoiler]Scout: Eris, 120 ft. in front of Point Guard
Point Guard: Lai Fen, 10 ft. in front of Guide and Cartographer.
Guide: Fred
Cartographer: Filiane, has Torch, 20 ft. bright light, 40 ft. dim light.
Rear Guard: Lai Ju, 15 ft. behind of Guide and Cartographer.[/spoiler]

Areas
Area: Spirit Tree, Section 1, Not mapped
Area: Spirit Tree, Section 2, Mapped, contains Glowing Blue Flower point of interest
Area: Spirit Tree Outskirts, Section 1, Mapped, contains crystal oozes, contains reptilian sound creatures

[info]Backtracking to section 1. Will make our ways back to the flower later on, especially since it's mapped.

[blockquote]Stealth:  1d20+19 : 10 + 19, total 29[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Perception:  1d20+19 : 17 + 19, total 36[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Survival:  1d20+19 : 6 + 19, total 25[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Survival (flower):  1d20+19 : 12 + 19, total 31[/blockquote]

Healing on the move
[blockquote]Heal (Filiane):  1d20+6 : 7 + 6, total 13[/blockquote][/info]

QuoteSince you're backtracking to Section 1, I don't actually need your Survival roll for the flower, so I'm ignoring that one.

Eris appeared in front of you.

"Some sort of... crystal man is up ahead of us. I haven't seen anything like it before, but it didn't notice me."

QuoteExploration Log
[spoiler]Go Exploring Spirit Tree, Section 1
Filiane fails to create map of Spirit Tree, Section 1.
Explore ends, found nothing.
Go Deeper, success. Now in Spirit Tree, Section 2.
Filiane fails to create map of Spirit Tree, Section 2.
Deeper ends, found Glowing Blue Flower POI.
Go Deeper, success. Now in Spirit Tree Outskirts, Section 1.
Filiane fails to create map of Spirit Tree Outskirts, Section 1.
Deeper ends, found crystal creatures.
Go Explore, success. Now in Spirit Tree Outskirts, Section 1.
Filiane succeeds to create map of Spirit Tree Outskirts, Section 1.
Explore ends, found reptilian creatures.
Go Retreat, success. Now in Spirit Tree, Section 2.
Filiane succeeds to create map of Spirit Tree, Section 2.
Fred heals Lai Fen, great success.
Lai Fen heals Fred, great success.
Lai Ju heals Filiane, fails.
Filiane heals Lai Ju, success.
Eris heals herself, fails.
Retreat ends, found nothing.
Go Retreat, success. Now in Spirit Tree, Section 1.
Filiane succeeds to create map of Spirit Tree, Section 1.
Fred heals Filiane, fails.
[/spoiler]

Current Area: Spirit Tree, Section 1
Current Time: 7 PM
Roles & Formation
[spoiler]Scout: Eris, 120 ft. in front of Point Guard
Point Guard: Lai Fen, 10 ft. in front of Guide and Cartographer.
Guide: Fred
Cartographer: Filiane, has Torch, 20 ft. bright light, 40 ft. dim light.
Rear Guard: Lai Ju, 15 ft. behind of Guide and Cartographer.[/spoiler]

Areas
Area: Spirit Tree, Section 1, Mapped
Area: Spirit Tree, Section 2, Mapped, contains Glowing Blue Flower point of interest
Area: Spirit Tree Outskirts, Section 1, Mapped, contains crystal oozes, contains reptilian sound creatures

Crystal man? Fred thought to himself in surprise. The creatures so far have been crystal and terrifying, but none have been humanoid...is it sentient?

"My first thought it to try talking to it if it's not aggressive. Are we able to fight in the worst case? How does everyone feel?" Fred prodded his allies for a response.

[info]I'm gonna try talking to it! Because I think Fred would.

I plan to have Fred approach, maybe within like 40 feet, with the rest of the group readying ranged attacks. The moment he seems aggressive, the group will attack.

Just describing my intent ahead of time. Of course, if the rest of the group thinks this is a horrible idea, Fred will defer to the majority vote. He doesn't really know anything about this world, so his opinion about something like this weighs less than theirs.[/info]

QuoteSide thread created: http://forums.fantasyworldcreations.com/index.php?topic=2017.msg20823#msg20823

Roll the final Survival to get back to camp. You can attempt another Heal check on Filliane as well if you would like.

[info][blockquote]Survival:  1d20+19 : 8 + 19, total 27[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Heal (Filiane):  1d20+6 : 13 + 6, total 19[/blockquote][/info]

Injured, and tired from the journey, you made it back to camp.

"We're back...!" Fred said in relief. He then addressed the group. "Everyone get some rest. I think we'll stick to only exploring up to the flower for a while until we've grown stronger. But I don't plan to go back into the caves until we've all recovered."

With the physical and mental wear of the exploration weighing on him, Fred shambled with fatigue toward his tent.

Location - Spirit Tree
Date: Day 3 - Time: 8 PM

Soon enough you went back to your tent.

QuoteSide thread spawned: http://forums.fantasyworldcreations.com/index.php?topic=2020.new#new

---

Location - Spirit Tree
Date: Day 4 - Time: Morning

QuoteState time you want to wake up, anytime after 5 AM. There is no real benefit of sleeping in, other than RP reasons, or if you plan to stay up late the night before.

State plans for the day/morning as well.

With no sunlight to gauge the time of day, Fred ended up sleeping in, not rolling out of bed until 7am. However, he woke with a keen mind, and knew exactly what he wanted to learn. Fred rolled out of bed, getting dressed and quickly making his way to Shuren at the tree. There was training to do.

The exploration made me realize that I have no way to defend myself. I need to learn a way to survive, not just kill foes.

[info]Fred is going to seek to learn AC Bonus and Evasion from the Monk Pathfinder class. If that's ok. Shuren looks like he'd have monk abilities, so here's hoping. :P

Also will ask if Shuren thinks there are any abilities he thinks Fred should learn.

The rest of the day is planned to be training. First finishing spear training, then doing Evasion (if it's an option). If not Evasion, then Ki Projection.

2 hour intervals for all.[/info]

QuoteThe basics of a class must be learned first before you take the Class Features of that class. Think of it as building your core, before you move to specific techniques of a class. Checking your sheet, the journey to the Monk class will be the following:

Climb
Escape Artist
Intimidate
Knowledge (history (new world))
Knowledge (religion)
Perform (dance)
Sense Motive
Swim
Weapon Proficiency (monk)

The journey to AC Bonus
Monk: AC Bonus

The journey to Evasion Class Feature:
Monk: Bonus Feat 1
Monk: Flurry of Blows
Monk: Stunning Fist
Monk: Unarmed Strike
Monk: Bonus Feat 2
Monk: Evasion

QuoteRoll 8 hours worth of Training checks (for free training). So if 2 hours each, then roll 4 Training checks. Would highly recommend training more than 8 hours a day.

[info]If I need that much, then I 100% agree haha. Doing 12 hours. I'll make the CON checks.

[blockquote]Training:  1d20+11 : 5 + 11, total 16[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Training:  1d20+11 : 17 + 11, total 28[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Training:  1d20+11 : 18 + 11, total 29[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Training:  1d20+11 : 9 + 11, total 20[/blockquote]

[blockquote]Training:  1d20+11 : 19 + 11, total 30[/blockquote]
[blockquote]CON:  1d20+4 : 10 + 4, total 14[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Training:  1d20+11 : 19 + 11, total 30[/blockquote]
[blockquote]CON:  1d20+4 : 18 + 4, total 22[/blockquote][/info]

Location - Spirit Tree
Date: Day 4 - Time: Sometime after 5 PM (depending on when you woke up)

Between the two of you, you were able to keep up with Lai Shuren's training, and Lai Shuren himself managed to show you some of the finer intricacies of the weapon.

QuoteTraining
Exotic Weapon Proficiency (elven-tree branch): 13/14

[info]Woke at 7am, so it's 7pm now.[/info]

Fen wasn't joking, Shuren really works you hard when he trains! My hands are tingling and my feet burn from strain. Fred looks down at his hands. I have to admit, though. The human body sure is resilient compared to a bird's.

Tired from his training, Fred thanks Shuren for the guidance, then wanders through the Ravens camp before heading to sleep, making sure there are no issues he needs to address before turning in for another day of training.

[info]Fred is going to sleep unless anyone seeks him out as he wanders.

Training round 2 incoming![/info]

Location - Spirit Tree
Date: Day 5 - Time: 7 AM

QuoteTraining rolls requested.

[info]Training Round 2. Since I need more immediate strength, I'm gonna do Ki Projection once Spear is done. Monk stuff comes after.

[blockquote]Training:  1d20+11 : 1 + 11, total 12[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Training:  1d20+11 : 8 + 11, total 19[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Training:  1d20+11 : 7 + 11, total 18[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Training:  1d20+11 : 8 + 11, total 19[/blockquote]

[blockquote]Training:  1d20+11 : 4 + 11, total 15[/blockquote]
[blockquote]CON:  1d20+5 : 11 + 5, total 16[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Training:  1d20+11 : 15 + 11, total 26[/blockquote]
[blockquote]CON:  1d20+5 : 17 + 5, total 22[/blockquote][/info]

Location - Spirit Tree
Date: Day 5 - Time: 7 AM - 7 PM

QuoteTraining
Exotic Weapon Proficiency (elven-tree branch): 14/14
Ki Projection: 5/8

QuoteJust keep rolling!

[info]Day 3 of straight training

After Ki Projection, I want to train Monk Skills. Just pick at random.

[blockquote]Training:  1d20+11 : 17 + 11, total 28[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Training:  1d20+11 : 14 + 11, total 25[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Training:  1d20+11 : 12 + 11, total 23[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Training:  1d20+11 : 13 + 11, total 24[/blockquote]

[blockquote]Training:  1d20+11 : 10 + 11, total 21[/blockquote]
[blockquote]CON:  1d20+5 : 7 + 5, total 12[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Training:  1d20+11 : 4 + 11, total 15[/blockquote]
[blockquote]CON:  1d20+5 : 13 + 5, total 18[/blockquote][/info]

[info]Wait, not Monk Skills, Weapon Finesse!

My sheet still had Unholy might active. I don't have that much Strength lol[/info]

Location - Spirit Tree
Date: Day 6 - Time: 7 AM - 7 PM

QuoteTraining
Ki Projection: 8/8
Weapon Finesse: 3/8

[info]Final training day before we start foraging for food and prepping for more cave exploration.

Trying to finish Weapon Finesse, then doing whatever I can into Deadly Agility.

[blockquote]Training:  1d20+11 : 11 + 11, total 22[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Training:  1d20+11 : 9 + 11, total 20[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Training:  1d20+11 : 20 + 11, total 31[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Training:  1d20+11 : 4 + 11, total 15[/blockquote]

[blockquote]Training:  1d20+11 : 5 + 11, total 16[/blockquote]
[blockquote]CON:  1d20+5 : 12 + 5, total 17[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Training:  1d20+11 : 20 + 11, total 31[/blockquote]
[blockquote]CON:  1d20+5 : 20 + 5, total 25[/blockquote][/info]

Location - Spirit Tree
Date: Day 7 - Time: 7 AM - 7 PM

QuoteTraining
Weapon Finesse: 8/8
Deadly Agility: 2/14

Sighing after completing his fourth straight day of training, Fred felt he would be at least competent enough in combat to not end up in such a risky state again. I still need more ways to actually defend myself. But at least now I can possibly kill before I'm put too much at risk. He thought to himself as he wandered through the camp. But for now, I need to find the Lai sisters and Eris.

With that, Fred began searching for the authority figures in the Ravens, other than his spiritual trainer.

[info]Fred is searching for the trio to discuss retrieving the flower and expanding the sect rations via foraging or trips to the surface.

He intends to continue laying low as long as possible to absorb skills from the members in safety. Probably aiming to extend time down here for an extra week. Unless any allies have reason to need to reach the surface.[/info]

Location - Spirit Tree
Date: Day 7 - Time: 7:30 PM

It didn't take you long to find the Lai sisters. They were with Ai, apparently still being taught how to swing that wooden stick properly. The little girl had been seeing it as something like play-time, and even Lai Ju had spent some time trying to show the little girl her own favored weapon, the bow. They waved at you when they noticed you approach.

QuoteEris is with another NPC, we could do that scene too, unless you want to gather everyone first.

Fred waved back with a smile as he walked over to them. "How's the training going?" He asked all three casually as he stooped down and patted Ai on the head. Fred then looked back up toward his vice leaders, "And how are we doing on supplies? Are there any concerns?"

"About as expected... When I was a kid, it took me a couple years to be able to use a sword properly. So how's the demon master's training going for you, Fred?"

"Even rationing, we're down to a week's worth of supplies left."

In response to Fen's question, Fred put his hand behind him and whirled his spear in a martial flourish before planting the haft into the ground. "It was exhausting, but I learned much more than I would have alone. The most I can do is project my Ki, though. I've yet to figure out how to actually use it." With that, he took a moment to gather a small amount of Ki in his fist, having the normal yellowish-white color, but with trace amounts of black and red streaking through it. "The colors seem odd, but I think it's just my 'Destroy' power manifesting. It doesn't seem to have any bonus effects or attributes, just looks different." Fred unclenched his fist, allowing the Ki to dissipate.

"Only a week's worth of rations, huh? I haven't seen much in the way of edible terrain in these caves, but we might need to start scavenging. Unless you think we can manage to sneak up to the surface for supplies?"

"The speed that you learn things..." Lai Fen shook her head. "Reminds me of Eris. She masters the use of a weapon in a single day most of the time."

"We can... But I would suggest sending Eris and Han Tu if we were to go up to the surface. Those two are the stealthiest among us. We don't want to repeat what had happened here before where the Red-Hand was close to finding us out..."

"Yes...that does seem risky. Let's try scavenging the caves first. Maybe we'll find something worthwhile. If a couple days of searching doesn't turn up with anything usable, we'll go to the surface. Does that sound reasonable? Also, I'd like to get a party together to retrieve the big blue flower while we forage. Who do you think would be best for that?"

"That'll work, Fred. No monsters have come near the tree though at least in all this time, but we can potentially send some people further in to see if there's a limit to the monster's approach. As for who would be best with taking care of plants and replanting it... That would have been Tharielle..." Lai Fen said somberly. "She kept with her a lot of plants back on our surface outposts, that she managed to take care of. It was minor things, like medicinal herbs and the like. Since... she's not here with us... Zhihao would be the best at it. She's that woman a bit crazier than I am. The sadistic one? Who wears all the... straps. She hung out with Tharielle and Filiane often, it was primarily for drugs to help stimulate or reduce pain, but they eventually formed a friendship, and by the end of it, she was taking care of the gardens with Tharielle."

"Zhihao? Really? Ah, I guess she did react that way to the poison... Fred looks off to the side in thought while remembering Zhihao's mannerisms. "I'll leave it to her, then. And whoever she wishes to bring with her to aide."

"Back to the matter of rations, though. I imagine everyone in camp is eager to act. What do you both think about having everyone participate in local foraging? maybe into the first region of the deeper caves, if needed? And also, opinions on when we should return to the surface? I don't know the culture for humans, so I'm not sure when it'll be safe.

"Hell if I know what the bastards are doing up there. But you saw the state of the city the moment word got out that emperor was killed, not even a few minutes after. It was already unstable as it is, the emperor's death was just the tipping point, but it would have already blew up either way. If I were to guess, the factions up on the surface have probably been forming, declaring their allegiances, trying to put one of their own on the throne. Change in the royal head of the country are usually bloody." Lai Fen said evenly staring into your eyes. "Believe me, I would know."

"Bloody? I guess it makes sense, other animals I've seen fight over leadership as well. Do we have any reason to lead? I mean, other than the fact that we have multiple ex-royalty in our group that could try to claim right. Bloodline seems to matter to humans, right? Fred asked curiously. "I personally didn't see the need, nor the means, of trying to take ownership of the country. I would like to make it safer, though."

Fred then began explaining his past actions and future goals in the caves. "Everyone here seems to like to act stealthily. We'd also just been through a major event, and lost a good number of nests, I mean hideouts. So I thought it wise to regain a home, and become more sturdy. But supplies are needed, so we'll have to scavenge. When you all are done training, can you help me spread word that we're going to start scavenging for supplies? I want to send a group to retrieve the flower, another to guard camp, and the rest to work on finding possibly good food and water. We'll also be doing more cave exploration. If there are things like that flower there, I'm certain there is more useful resources.

Lai Fen shrugged. But she looked towards you long and meaningfully. Shuren appeared randomly as well, though, you noticed he kept a respectful distance, and didn't just move himself into the conversation like he usually does. Lai Fen noticed his presence the moment he appeared, but she kept her eyes on you.

"Remember when I passed the mantle of leadership to you, Fred? You'll be the one to ultimately decide that. Well... to decide it for everyone here; where we go as a group. As much as I'm sure I was the one who moved the Dark Ravens from being famous to infamous, my drive to kill that bastard of an emperor really gave a sense of unity and purpose to the rest of us. You know, with all the things happening above and this past week, I'm sure the rest haven't really noticed yet. But there's going to be a time they're not going to look for me for their purpose and guidance, they'll look towards you."

"I'll tell you something... I don't actually give a damn about the rest of the sects up there. The lot of them are corrupt who only care for themselves. What I do care about though... are all the ones up there who're caught up in their feud. Yeah..." She held up a hand, and pointed a finger at Shuren to the side without looking at him. Shuren himself continued to stare and cock his head questioningly.

"You probably already figured this out old man, talking with everyone here. I suspected that you'd sit down and talk with me, but you never did, honestly, it's been bothering me ever since you appeared again, so I'm just going to lay it all out. You're probably not very happy that we spent the last few years hunting down the nobles and the leaders of the various sects. All to kill the bastard emperor who took my parents away from me, and then... who took you away from... me, too." You noticed Lai Fen couldn't bring herself to look at Shuren at all, though she did keep her eyes locked on you. As for Shuren, his face was thoughtful, if not calm, and a little gentle.

"Fred... I'm not sure what you want to do. But you better believe I'd be right behind you as your vice-commander or whatever you choose me to be for you. My story is done. I've killed the emperor with my own two hands. And... the little kid here... I'll take it as my atonement to make sure she's looked out for. But you Fred, you're a hero..." Lai Fen sighed.

"Your story is just beginning. Everyone probably expects you to unite the people of Miyang City again; to make sure all the killing stops. Compare that to a purpose of revenge? That one is much more noble, and I'm sure everyone will thank you for it."

"So... yes of course. After this, I'll make sure to let everyone know our plans for scavenging, retrieving that flower, finding food and water. If this is the first step to a future you envision, a future that is better for all of us, then that's what I want, too. All I've ever seen was blood, Fred. Blood. Even I get sick of it sometimes."

Fred listened to Fen's confessions and intentions sincerely, as he could tell she was at least somewhat troubled by her past actions, and she would need support from the group that's closest to her. But something made him frown slightly. "Is it normal that 'leadership' in the human world be done without considering the needs, desires, and thoughts of the group being led?" Fred looks around to the rest of the group to verify this. "You're making it sound like you don't, and shouldn't, have a say in how I lead. And regardless of the standard for you all, that's not my style. You want to save people up above, right? Well thanks for telling me, because that's now something we work toward. I don't want blind followers, but partners. And once we have our base set up down here, that will now be our first mission. Deal, partner?" Fred crossed his arms and huffed defiantly at her attitude.

"Let's work to spare other people from seeing the sights you've had to. And to free yourself, as well, from those situations."

Lai Fen sighed then smiled hopefully towards you. "Yeah, yeah, Fred. I have to admit, your leadership style is a bit different than what I'm used to, but I guess... it all works out. An expedition trip to retrieve the flower, a formalized group of guards, and a few expeditions to search for food and water. Lastly, more exploration. That about everything?"

"Perfect." Fred said with a smile, before a sudden rumbling sound came from his abdomen. Chuckling lightly, Fred probed at his friends. "How about we go get some food? It seems I'm hungry."

[info]Feel free to make this part an RP as well, but if you're ready to skip ahead to the group management phase the following day, I'm all for it.[/info]

QuoteI don't mind RPs, go ahead and spawn side threads if you want to do them! I'd prefer to keep main thread for story and level progress, or important conversations!

Location - Spirit Tree
Date: Day 8 - Time: Morning

QuoteState time of waking up, and decide actions.

[info]Wake time: 7:00am[/info]

Fred took time to stretch leisurely after waking before heading out into camp. It was time he pulled his weight for the group he was now leading. At least, a little bit. "Time to find more food!"

[info]Plan to get a small group together to forage in the area, as well as into the first level of the deep caves. So foraging and exploration.

While I do this, I want groups to form as discussed with Lai Fen. For the flower-finding group, they'll likely want someone from the initial group to lead the way. I'll vote for Eris to lead them there. Since it's the deepest exploration of all the actions today, having one hero in group is important.

Otherwise, Lai Fen can choose the groups, as she knows her subordinates better than me.

I also have no preferences in party members for the forage/explore. I'd like at least one of the four from last time (Lai Fen, Lai Ju, or Filiane, as Eris is on flower duty). I feel like we need to divide leadership a bit for all these tasks, so I'm not going to hog all the leaders.

Maybe Abrielle? Duan Jun?[/info]

Location - Spirit Tree
Date: Day 8 - Time: 7 AM

QuoteGroups will be as follows, let me know if you want anything changed. Also keep in mind other 'psuedo leaders'. Jed, as being one of the oldest. Abrielle as one of the adults too. Filiane can be considered a leader as well due to her age and being an elf. Chaoxiang, the silent leader of the group of men that follow him around like puppies.

Also note sure where you want Fred to be in, so choose a group.

Foraging Group
Area: Targeted Explore of Section 1
Lai Ju (leader, scout)
Wen Chaoxiang (guide & cartographer)
Wen Chaoxiang's Subordinate 1
Wen Chaoxiang's Subordinate 2
Wen Chaoxiang's Subordinate 3
Wen Chaoxiang's Subordinate 4
Wen Chaoxiang's Subordinate 5

Flower Retrieval Group
Area: Targetted Explore of Section 2
Eris Alaster (leader, scout)
Filiane Darkspinner (guide & cartographer)
Lu Zhihao (rear guard)
Jed (point guard)

Exploration Group
Area: Explore of Section 1
Lai Fen (point guard)
Han Tu (scout)
Abrielle Moreau (cartographer)
Bethany Claw (rear guard)
Fred (guide)

Areas
Area: Spirit Tree, Section 1, Mapped
Area: Spirit Tree, Section 2, Mapped, contains Glowing Blue Flower point of interest
Area: Spirit Tree Outskirts, Section 1, Mapped, contains crystal oozes, contains reptilian sound creatures

Fred ran over to the already assembled exploration group, running slightly late. "Huuuu." He exhaled while leaning over a moment, recovering from his hustle. "Everyone ready to look through those caves more thoroughly?"

[info]The groups looks good to me!

Fred is joining the exploration group,

He'll take either guide or cartographer, whichever Fen doesn't want.[/info]

Location - Spirit Tree
Date: Day 8 - Time: 8 AM

Since the day before, the map that Filiane had drawn had been copied and handed out to the various exploration leads. Wen Chaoxiang took a keen interest, simply staring at the offered map and closely examining it.

"..." Chaoxiang was silent as usual, having never spoken at all since you've come to know the Dark Ravens. He glided his hands over the parchment slowly and deliberately as if to say: "Yes... This map, it's usable. But my men and I will be sure to map out the rest of the nearby area!" The rest of his men seemed to understand him just fine, and with Lai Ju leading them, they all saluted towards you before heading out themselves.

---

"Just in case... be careful out there." Eris had told you. Filiane nodded in agreement.

"Or if you do get hurt, make sure to make it feel good." Lu Zhihao commented as she winked at you.

"Fear not handsome hero, gracious leader, sexy Fred! ☆" Jed announced, lowering his voice in an almost purr-like approach when he said 'sexy'. "Like with Ruogang, if you get wounded, I will pour my very manliess into you." You very well knew that Jed was talking about his attempt at healing Mo Ruogang with just hi Ki earlier, but the others simply furrowed their eyes confusion at the choice of words.

Lu Zhihao whistled. Well, leader, if you're ever wanting to see how it's like with a girl, I'm game."

---

"Fred, take care of guiding us through the tunnels, it went well enough last time."

"... Take care of me... boss..." A meek voice came out from Han Tu, as she bowed her head with both her hands cupped in front of her.

"My, my, my. Of course our hero will take care of you darling. You're absolutely one who simply begs for coddling!" Abrielle said as Han Tu simply cocked her head to the side.

"We're off to an adventure-nya!" The last one, Bethany Claw, said cheerfully.

"Ju, Chaoxiang. All of you, be careful." Even if they were just gathering, it was still within the caves. Who knows what they would encounter.

Fred nodded to the men as they headed off. He then muttered to himself. "I can see why he's liked. Chaoxiang seems like a dependable man."

---

"You, as well, Eris. You're going deeper into the caves than all of us." He looked over the group before him. "If things get too risky, just run. Your lives are more important than potential resources."

"I, uh...Zhihao, I'm fairly sure it's just you and Fen that have that option." He responded with concern.

Fred gave an appreciative nod to Jed before turning back to Zhihao with an eyebrow raised, "What what's like with a girl? I don't know what you're talking about."

---

Fred nodded to Fen, "Right. Let's go with that."

Fred was surprised with Han Tu's formality, "Certainly, Tu. Same to you." He had to admit, the gentleness was a cute gesture. So, of course, he chuckled at Abrielle's comment. It was hard not to agree.

"That we are, Bethany! Let's find more strange and useful things. Be careful, though. these caves are dangerous." He ruffled her hair slightly, before turning around. "Let's go!"

[info]Fred is taking the guide role.

[blockquote]Survival:  1d20+18 : 4 + 18, total 22[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Perception:  1d20+18 : 20 + 18, total 38[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Stealth:  1d20+18 : 8 + 18, total 26[/blockquote][/info]

"I'll show you later tonight." Lu Zhihao flashed a grin as she waved you goodbye.

---

"Nyehehe." Bethany giggled. "Nyah!"

[okay]You have gained a new title 『Perceiver』
You have gained +1 skill points.[/okay]

Location - Section 1 - Spirit Tree
Date: Day 8 - Time: 9 AM

An hour of exploring around, nothing was found.

QuoteExploration Log
[spoiler]Explore Section 1, success. Found nothing.[/spoiler]

Exploration Group
Han Tu (scout, 60 ft. in front of point guard)
Lai Fen (point guard, 10 ft. in front of cartographer and guide)
Abrielle Moreau (cartographer)
Fred (guide)
Bethany Claw (rear guard, 5 ft. behind cartographer and guide)

Areas
Area: Spirit Tree, Section 1, Mapped
Area: Spirit Tree, Section 2, Mapped, contains Glowing Blue Flower point of interest
Area: Spirit Tree Outskirts, Section 1, Mapped, contains crystal oozes, contains reptilian sound creatures

"Hmmm...and again, nothing is here. This happened last time we entered the caves as well. I guess it progresses in danger as you go deeper?" Fred mumbles to himself before speaking up to the rest of the group. "Let's look around this region a while longer."

[info]Re-exploring section 1

[blockquote]Survival:  1d20+18 : 3 + 18, total 21[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Perception:  1d20+18 : 13 + 18, total 31[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Stealth:  1d20+18 : 3 + 18, total 21[/blockquote][/info]

"Something... is coming!" Han Tu said appearing by your side with a flash step. She pointed out into the darkness, but you couldn't see anything yet, through the dimlight of the torch reaching out 40 ft. in front of Lai Fen.

QuoteInitiative requested.

[info][blockquote]Initiative:  1d20+9 : 4 + 9, total 13[/blockquote][/info]

QuoteInitiative:Lai Fen: 19, Han Tu: 14, Fred 13, Bethany: 12, Abrielle: 8, Creature: 6

It was illuminated in the dimlight. It looked like a thick, bubbling pool of mustard yellow much or goo.

Lai Fen began to focus her ki.

Han Tu immediately disappeared again, you saw her a moment later reappear in front of the ooze creature, slamming it with one of her legs.

QuoteFred's Turn

QuoteCombat Log
[spoiler]Round 1
Lai Fen swift action Ki Release. Standard action Focused Breathing.
Han Tu attacks with megaton kick.[/spoiler]

Map & Status https://app.roll20.net/join/3988538/rxP3dQ

QuoteExploration Log
[spoiler]Explore Section 1, success. Found nothing.
Explore Section 1, success. Found creature.[/spoiler]

Exploration Group
Han Tu (scout, 60 ft. in front of point guard)
Lai Fen (point guard, 10 ft. in front of cartographer and guide)
Abrielle Moreau (cartographer)
Fred (guide)
Bethany Claw (rear guard, 5 ft. behind cartographer and guide)

Areas
Area: Spirit Tree, Section 1, Mapped, contains yellow ooze
Area: Spirit Tree, Section 2, Mapped, contains Glowing Blue Flower point of interest
Area: Spirit Tree Outskirts, Section 1, Mapped, contains crystal oozes, contains reptilian sound creatures

Fred watched in awe as Han Tu teleported forward and landed a devastating kick onto the strange oozing creature. "Wha-HOW! How did you just-? But you were right-?" He knew that it wasn't magic, or else he'd sense the mana. There was a trace of Ki, but that small amount of energy could achieve that? He thought to himself.

Shaking himself from his stupor, Fred charges at the ooze. Normally. "I need to learn that technique." He mutters to himself. before thrusting his spear into his enemy.

[info]
[blockquote]Attack:  1d20+16 : 20 + 16, total 36[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Damage:  1d8+5 : 8 + 5, total 13[/blockquote][/info]

[info]Critical confirm. Though I don't know if Oozes are immune or not. If they are, what a waste!

[blockquote]Confirm:  1d20+16 : 11 + 16, total 27[/blockquote][/info]

Without anything completely evident in terms of eyes, or organs, your spear did manage to hit, though did not wound it critically.

"Cover Earth! Protect nyour friends!
《Stone Skin》!"  With that, Han Tu's skin took on a more grey tone to them.

"Flow forth, water! Rend and storm 《Slicing Waves》!" Abrielle chanted. Once her spell connected, the ooze was near death.

The creature attempted to attack Han Tu. But even though Han Tu was great at dodging, she was still hit. Luckily, with Bethany's spell on her, the ooze's glanced off her hardened skin.

Lai Fen suddenly appeared in between you and the ooze, then attacked once. She managed to hit, and you could see Ki running through her blade when she struck at it. That was enough to take it down completely. A moment later, you received a notification.

[okay]You leveled up.
You are now level 31.[/okay]You also noticed Bethany Claw level up.

QuoteRoll another set.

Having stabbed yet another of these gelatinous creatures with his spear, Fred was still caught up in one thought. How does a creature like this even get injured? It doesn't even have guts. And it's just...goo. He was still confused how striking a blob of nothing but goo could damage it.

"But here it is...dead." Fred said under his breath, prodding it with the blade of his spear.

He then looked around at his party, "Is everyone alright? Shall we keep moving?"

[info]Re-exploration

[blockquote]Survival:  1d20+18 : 9 + 18, total 27[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Perception:  1d20+18 : 1 + 18, total 19[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Stealth:  1d20+18 : 5 + 18, total 23[/blockquote][/info]

Location - Section 1 - Spirit Tree
Date: Day 8 - Time: 11 AM

Han Tu reappeared beside you. "Weird... blob... coming for us, 80 ft. away. Not like the earlier slime creature." Han Tu whispered, readying one of her weapons.

QuoteInitiative requested. Unable to see it quite yet since your vision is up to 40 ft.

QuoteExploration Log
[spoiler]Explore Section 1, success. Found nothing.
Explore Section 1, success. Found creature.
Explore Section 1, success, Found creature.[/spoiler]

Exploration Group
Han Tu (scout, 60 ft. in front of point guard)
Lai Fen (point guard, 10 ft. in front of cartographer and guide)
Abrielle Moreau (cartographer)
Fred (guide)
Bethany Claw (rear guard, 5 ft. behind cartographer and guide)

Areas
Area: Spirit Tree, Section 1, Mapped, contains yellow ooze, contains amoeba creature
Area: Spirit Tree, Section 2, Mapped, contains Glowing Blue Flower point of interest
Area: Spirit Tree Outskirts, Section 1, Mapped, contains crystal oozes, contains reptilian sound creatures

"Weird blob, but not the same? And what's with all the blobs!?" Fred huffed. These creatures made them uncomfortable. They reminded him of carrion that even he had hesitated to eat while he was a bird.

"Well ok, prepare to assault at range first. Thank you, Tu."

[info][blockquote]initiative:  1d20+9 : 2 + 9, total 11[/blockquote][/info]

In the darkness ahead, an ameoba-like creature started to move towards the group. It went a lot faster than the oozes of before. And you noticed that rather than a gloppy ooze, this one seemed to maintain a singular shape and form. However, you still saw floating debris of bones inside of it. It was large, primarily grey, but with darker grey stripes that ran along it.

Han Tu began to focus her breathing. Lai Fen did the same, though, you felt the aura of Ki around her.

Abrielle launched into spellcasting. "Blow forth, air! Eye of the storm, 《Wind Shield》!" With that, whirling wind started to surround you.

QuoteFred's Turn

QuoteInitiative:Creature: 23, Han Tu: 22, Lai Fen: 21, Abrielle: 20, Fred: 11, Bethany Claw: 7
Combat Log
[spoiler]Round 1
Creature double moves 60 ft. closer.
Han Tu standard action to focus breathing, 5 ft steps closer.
Lai Fen swift action Ki Release, standard action focus breathing.
Abrielle casts Wind Shield on Fred.[/spoiler]

Map & Status https://app.roll20.net/join/3988538/rxP3dQ

QuoteExploration Log
[spoiler]Explore Section 1, success. Found nothing.
Explore Section 1, success. Found yellow ooze.
Explore Section 1, success, Found grey amoeba.[/spoiler]

Exploration Group
Han Tu (scout, 60 ft. in front of point guard)
Lai Fen (point guard, 10 ft. in front of cartographer and guide)
Abrielle Moreau (cartographer)
Fred (guide)
Bethany Claw (rear guard, 5 ft. behind cartographer and guide)

Areas
Area: Spirit Tree, Section 1, Mapped, contains yellow ooze, contains amoeba creature
Area: Spirit Tree, Section 2, Mapped, contains Glowing Blue Flower point of interest
Area: Spirit Tree Outskirts, Section 1, Mapped, contains crystal oozes, contains reptilian sound creatures

Hmmm...I wonder if I can do what Bethany did before...no, I don't even know where to start. Fred sighs, wishing he'd known that was a skill he could use, instead charging forward as normal. upon reaching the strange creature, he slashes across it with a horizontal swipe of his spear

[info][blockquote]Attack:  1d20+16 : 19 + 16, total 35[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Damage:  1d8+5 : 5 + 5, total 10[/blockquote][/info]

[info]I had just assumed that this thing couldn't be crit, either. Lucky day!

[blockquote]Crit Confirm:  1d20+16 : 17 + 16, total 33[/blockquote][/info]

Your weapon pierced into it, also managing to hit a floating object inside of it. It must have been some sort of organ, as it started to coil away from your spear as it shook.

"Cover Earth! Protect nyour friends!  《Stone Skin》!" Bethany chanted as her skin took on a stone-like hue.

At that moment, the giant amoeba-like creature also turned into a stone-like hue. Then it started to retreat.

Han Tu flashed stepped forward again, and landed a heavy blow with her foot. The stone-like layering on the amoeba seemed to deflect the blow somewhat, though many parts of the stone layering seemed to flake off.

"That's... like my myagic..." Bethany said confused.

Lai Fen flashed stepped as well, attacking once with her sword.

Abrielle went forward, then cast her spell. "Flow forth, water! Rend and storm 《Slicing Waves》!" Abrielle chanted. The high-speed jet of water that sped towards the creature managed to strike, but the water seemed to splash harmlessly on it once the spell connected.

QuoteFred's Turn

QuoteInitiative:Creature: 23, Han Tu: 22, Lai Fen: 21, Abrielle: 20, Fred: 11, Bethany Claw: 7
Combat Log
[spoiler]Round 1
Creature double moves 60 ft. closer.
Han Tu standard action to focus breathing, 5 ft steps closer.
Lai Fen swift action Ki Release, standard action focus breathing.
Abrielle casts Wind Shield on Fred.
Fred moves and crits.
Bethany casts Stone Skin.
Creature does something. (Spellcraft requested)
Han Tu flash steps and megaton kicks.
Lai Fen moves and attacks.
Abrielle casts Slicing Waves.
[/spoiler]

Map & Status https://app.roll20.net/join/3988538/rxP3dQ

QuoteExploration Log
[spoiler]Explore Section 1, success. Found nothing.
Explore Section 1, success. Found yellow ooze.
Explore Section 1, success, Found grey amoeba.[/spoiler]

Exploration Group
Han Tu (scout, 60 ft. in front of point guard)
Lai Fen (point guard, 10 ft. in front of cartographer and guide)
Abrielle Moreau (cartographer)
Fred (guide)
Bethany Claw (rear guard, 5 ft. behind cartographer and guide)

Areas
Area: Spirit Tree, Section 1, Mapped, contains yellow ooze, contains amoeba creature
Area: Spirit Tree, Section 2, Mapped, contains Glowing Blue Flower point of interest
Area: Spirit Tree Outskirts, Section 1, Mapped, contains crystal oozes, contains reptilian sound creatures

"Did...Did it just copy your magic!? What did it do..." Fred said in shock as the creature retreated with its new stony composition. But now wasn't the time to stand by idly thinking. Fred moved forward once more to continue the assault, charging toward the blob.

[info][blockquote]Requested Spellcraft:  1d20+7 : 15 + 7, total 22[/blockquote]

[blockquote]Charge Attack:  1d20+18 : 10 + 18, total 28[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Damage:  1d8+5 : 2 + 5, total 7[/blockquote][/info]

[info]Spellcraft: 22
You recalled seeing one of the Dark Ravens before use a similar ability during the training the last few days. It may have even been Bethany. The particular spell granted some amount of damage reduction to the person the spell is affecting, along with a layering of stone that starts to fall and peel off the more damage they take. Eventually that layer will go away with enough hits.[/info]Your spear managed to hit, though it only removed some of the stone flakes off.

Bethany came next, attacked and you notice her blade glowed for a bit. Once her strike hit, the rest of the stone flaked off.

The creature seemed to focus on Bethany next, then waves of slicing water appeared. It looked just like Abrielle's spell. It managed to hit Bethany. She was now injured and bleeding.

Han Tu stepped backwards. Then she disappeared, appearing behind the creature, and landing another blow with her feet.

Lai Fen attacked twice, hitting both times. The creature was now badly wounded.

Abrielle, realizing what was happening pulled out what looked to be a bow, took aim, and fired an arrow. However, she missed.

QuoteFred's Turn

QuoteInitiative:Creature: 23, Han Tu: 22, Lai Fen: 21, Abrielle: 20, Fred: 11, Bethany Claw: 7
Combat Log
[spoiler]Round 1
Creature double moves 60 ft. closer.
Han Tu standard action to focus breathing, 5 ft steps closer.
Lai Fen swift action Ki Release, standard action focus breathing.
Abrielle casts Wind Shield on Fred.
Fred moves and crits.
Bethany casts Stone Skin.
Creature does something. (Spellcraft requested)
Han Tu flash steps and megaton kicks.
Lai Fen moves and attacks.
Abrielle casts Slicing Waves.
Fred charges attacks and hits.
Bethany Claw switch action sharpened blade, charges and hits.
Han Tu flash steps and megaton kicks.
Lai Fen attacks and hits.
Abrielle attacks and misses.
[/spoiler]

Map & Status https://app.roll20.net/join/3988538/rxP3dQ

QuoteExploration Log
[spoiler]Explore Section 1, success. Found nothing.
Explore Section 1, success. Found yellow ooze.
Explore Section 1, success, Found grey amoeba.[/spoiler]

Exploration Group
Han Tu (scout, 60 ft. in front of point guard)
Lai Fen (point guard, 10 ft. in front of cartographer and guide)
Abrielle Moreau (cartographer)
Fred (guide)
Bethany Claw (rear guard, 5 ft. behind cartographer and guide)

Areas
Area: Spirit Tree, Section 1, Mapped, contains yellow ooze, contains amoeba creature
Area: Spirit Tree, Section 2, Mapped, contains Glowing Blue Flower point of interest
Area: Spirit Tree Outskirts, Section 1, Mapped, contains crystal oozes, contains reptilian sound creatures

"It really did copy the magic...amazing." Fred muttered. "I'm glad Eris wasn't here casting, that could have been disastrous."

Fred begins walking forward, spinning the spear vertically, slowly getting faster until finally sweeping it twice across the creature's body with upward slashes.

[info]Fred 5ft steps to follow the creature, then full attacks.

[blockquote]Attack 1:  1d20+16 : 9 + 16, total 25[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Attack 2:  1d20+11 : 19 + 11, total 30[/blockquote]

[blockquote]Damage 1:  1d8+5 : 7 + 5, total 12[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Damage 2:  1d8+5 : 5 + 5, total 10[/blockquote]
[/info]

[info]Crit confirm on Attack 2

[blockquote]Crit Confirm:  1d20+11 : 2 + 11, total 13[/blockquote][/info]

After striking it, it was near death. Bethany followed up a moment later, striking her blade into the creature. And finally, it was dying as its internal liquids continued to pour out from its many wounds.

Lai Fen eventually stuck her own blade into one of the floating organs, and it was at that moment you received notifications.

[okay]You leveled up.
You are now level 32.[/okay]

QuoteFeel free to do another set of rolls. Also I forgot to mention, I do allow monster harvesting, one of the NPCs might have mentioned something. How it works are just a bunch of DEX checks. You can feel free to roll them if you want for each thing you've killed so far.

[info]Harvest checks:

[blockquote]Yellow Ooze:  1d20+9 : 19 + 9, total 28[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Crystal Ooze:  1d20+9 : 12 + 9, total 21[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Amoeba:  1d20+9 : 13 + 9, total 22[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Crystal Humanoid:  1d20+9 : 15 + 9, total 24[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Loud Lizard 1:  1d20+9 : 2 + 9, total 11[/blockquote]
Unfortunately, I don't think we killed Loud Lizard 2[/info]

"This thing was odd, no matter how you look at it. Are all these goo creatures common in this world? I've never seen anything like them in my old one." Fred said as he knelt down and attempted to find parts that were useful inside the blob's body.

[info]Re-exploring this depth, I don't plan to go to Section 2
[blockquote]Survival:  1d20+18 : 3 + 18, total 21[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Stealth:  1d20+18 : 5 + 18, total 23[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Perception:  1d20+18 : 12 + 18, total 30[/blockquote][/info]

QuoteThere are shelf life of various items. Some don't have shelf life though. The things that have shelf life are generally organics. Go ahead and add these to inventory, lets just put them as day 8.

From the crystal ooze:
Medium A-Grade Mana Crystal

From crystal man:
Small B-Grade Mana Crystal

Loud Lizard 1:
Claws

Amoeba-ooze:
Arcane Sack

Using your weapon, you manage to pick through the internal organs of the ooze-like creature. Eventually, you came to an organ that seem to glow with mana through your mana sensitivity.

Location - Section 1 - Spirit Tree
Date: Day 8 - Time: Noon

Searching around again, you came to something that looks familiar. It was another glowing blue flower. Lai Fen recognized it as well, and she grinned.

"A second one. Closer to our base too."

QuoteExploration Log
[spoiler]Explore Section 1, success. Found nothing.
Explore Section 1, success. Found yellow ooze.
Explore Section 1, success, Found grey amoeba.[/spoiler]

Exploration Group
Han Tu (scout, 60 ft. in front of point guard)
Lai Fen (point guard, 10 ft. in front of cartographer and guide)
Abrielle Moreau (cartographer)
Fred (guide)
Bethany Claw (rear guard, 5 ft. behind cartographer and guide)

Areas
Area: Spirit Tree, Section 1, Mapped, contains yellow ooze, contains amoeba creature, contains Glowing Blue Flower
Area: Spirit Tree, Section 2, Mapped, contains Glowing Blue Flower point of interest
Area: Spirit Tree Outskirts, Section 1, Mapped, contains crystal oozes, contains reptilian sound creatures

"What is this thing? It's full of mana...

[info]I don't know which knowledge would be needed to figure this thing out, so I'm just rolling what I have.

[blockquote]Knowledge (Nature):  1d20+6 : 19 + 6, total 25[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Spellcraft:  1d20+12 : 1 + 12, total 13[/blockquote][/info]

---

Fred was already grinning back at her. "Oops. I guess we put Eris and them into a more difficult situation than it had to be. Well, let's mark this one on the map as well, hopefully we can make it back here if it turns out it's useful in camp. If anyone needs to replenish their mana, drink from the pool a little."

[info]Re-exploration!

[blockquote]Survival:  1d20+18 : 11 + 18, total 29[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Stealth:  1d20+18 : 10 + 18, total 28[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Perception:  1d20+18 : 11 + 18, total 29[/blockquote][/info]

The moment you made the connection that it was full of mana, you realized that they were something called mana crystals. One of the Dark Ravens mentioned it to you in passing. It was used primarily for lighting technology, such as psuedo lamps. Charging a mana crystal used a specific technique that moves mana from you to whatever you wanted to charge.

---

Location - Section 1 - Spirit Tree
Date: Day 8 - Time: Noon

When the others drank this, their wounds also closed up.

---

Location - Section 1 - Spirit Tree
Date: Day 8 - Time: 1 PM

Another hour of searching around, and you found nothing.

QuoteExploration Log
[spoiler]Explore Section 1, success. Found nothing.
Explore Section 1, success. Found yellow ooze.
Explore Section 1, success, Found grey amoeba.
Explore Section 1, success, Found glowing blue flower.
Explore Section 1, success, Found nothing.[/spoiler]

Exploration Group
Han Tu (scout, 60 ft. in front of point guard)
Lai Fen (point guard, 10 ft. in front of cartographer and guide)
Abrielle Moreau (cartographer)
Fred (guide)
Bethany Claw (rear guard, 5 ft. behind cartographer and guide)

Areas
Area: Spirit Tree, Section 1, Mapped, contains yellow ooze, contains amoeba creature, contains Glowing Blue Flower
Area: Spirit Tree, Section 2, Mapped, contains Glowing Blue Flower point of interest
Area: Spirit Tree Outskirts, Section 1, Mapped, contains crystal oozes, contains reptilian sound creatures

Fred looks around, a little unnerved by the silence. "Odd, there's been nothing for a while...let's keep looking a little while longer."

[info]Planning to re-explore 3-4 more times

[blockquote]Survival:  1d20+18 : 11 + 18, total 29[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Stealth:  1d20+18 : 2 + 18, total 20[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Perception:  1d20+18 : 17 + 18, total 35[/blockquote][/info]

Location - Section 1 - Spirit Tree
Date: Day 8 - Time: 2 PM

Another hour of searching around, and Han Tu appeared.

"Four giant... moths." Han Tu whispered.

QuoteExploration Log
[spoiler]Explore Section 1, success. Found nothing.
Explore Section 1, success. Found yellow ooze.
Explore Section 1, success, Found grey amoeba.
Explore Section 1, success, Found glowing blue flower.
Explore Section 1, success, Found nothing.
Explore Section 1, success, Found 4 Giant Moths.[/spoiler]

Exploration Group
Han Tu (scout, 60 ft. in front of point guard)
Lai Fen (point guard, 10 ft. in front of cartographer and guide)
Abrielle Moreau (cartographer)
Fred (guide)
Bethany Claw (rear guard, 5 ft. behind cartographer and guide)

Areas
Area: Spirit Tree, Section 1, Mapped, contains yellow ooze, amoeba creature, Glowing Blue Flower, Giant Moths
Area: Spirit Tree, Section 2, Mapped, contains Glowing Blue Flower point of interest
Area: Spirit Tree Outskirts, Section 1, Mapped, contains crystal oozes, contains reptilian sound creatures

"Giant moths? How big could they actually be." Fred said skeptically, recalling what he knew of moths, and unsure of Tu's wariness. "Well, let's go see."

[info][blockquote]Initiative:  1d20+9 : 20 + 9, total 29[/blockquote][/info]

As you neared, you started walking over the bones of long dead creatures. There was a particular set of bones that looked similar to the screeching reptilian creature that you had run into before. Han Tu raised her hand out to stop everyone as she peered into the darkness.

"Go." Han Tu whispered.

QuoteGiving you a surprise round. Then we'll do initiative order. They are 70 ft. away.

The hair on the back of Fred's neck was standing up as he saw the skeleton of his old lizard opponent. Just one of those caused major threat to the group, and yet it was one of many that laid here. the skeletal graveyard at their feet honestly looked less like a cavern floor, and more like the entrance to a lair. Fred signaled to Lai Fen, "Wait, Fen, look." He said in a whisper, pointing to the skeleton. "If this thing died here, it's reasonable to believe that those moths are stronger. Two lizards nearly killed our group. I think it may be better to retreat."

[info]Fred petitions the group for a retreat.

If they think we can take them it's a different story. After all, it'd be a waste of my super initiative. But last time we struggled in a similar situation with two heroes, now it's just one.[/info]

Location - Section 1 - Spirit Tree
Date: Day 8 - Time: 2 PM

You manage to escape!

QuoteAnother set of rolls requested.

[info][blockquote]Survival:  1d20+18 : 6 + 18, total 24[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Stealth:  1d20+18 : 5 + 18, total 23[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Perception:  1d20+18 : 13 + 18, total 31[/blockquote][/info]

Location - Section 1 - Spirit Tree
Date: Day 8 - Time: 3 PM

Han Tu appeared in front of the group whispering. "A crystalline... man." She said quietly. Lai Fen nodded then turned towards you.

"Probably similar to the first one."

You don't quite see it yet in the darkness.

QuoteHead to the Crystalline Horror thread. I'll just copy paste this above. Then do another set of rolls here.

[info][blockquote]Survival:  1d20+18 : 5 + 18, total 23[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Stealth:  1d20+18 : 7 + 18, total 25[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Perception:  1d20+18 : 15 + 18, total 33[/blockquote][/info]

[spoiler=Exploration Log]Explore Section 1, success. Found nothing.
Explore Section 1, success. Found yellow ooze.
Explore Section 1, success, Found grey amoeba.
Explore Section 1, success, Found glowing blue flower.
Explore Section 1, success, Found nothing.
Explore Section 1, success, Found 4 Giant Moths.
Explore Section 1, success, Found crystalling man.
Explore Section 1, success, Found crystalline ooze.[/spoiler]

It was quiet as you moved throughout the area. There was one particular place that had plenty of crystalline structures around. It actually reminded you of places deeper in. You kept your eyes trained on the area, and it was then that you saw it. There was a crystalline structure up ahead that was absolutely still, and looked just like the other structures around it. However, the way that parts of it looked like sharp teeth made you give pause. You realized you recognized what it was. It was the same kind of crystalline ooze as you had encountered before.

QuoteInitiative requested. Target is just at the edge of your vision in low light.

"...Fen. It's one of those crystal oozes again." I pointed toward it, trying my best to show her it though its disguise. "Bethany, be careful around this one. It's sharp and painful if it catches you. And if I remember right, it splits up. Abrielle, I need you to cast a strong spell at that structure. We'll rush in once you hit it."

[info]Having whole party wait until after Abrielle hits it with a big spell.

Afterward, we'll all charge in.

[blockquote]Initiative:  1d20+9 : 13 + 9, total 22[/blockquote]

[blockquote]Attack+Charge:  1d20+18 : 16 + 18, total 34[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Damage:  1d8+5 : 7 + 5, total 12[/blockquote][/info]

"Flow forth, water! Rend and storm 《Slicing Waves》!" Abrielle chanted at the crystal formation you pointed at, it was just at the edges of your vision, about 65 ft. away. Her spell hit, slicing into the crystals. You noticed that the slicing waves didn't seem to deal as much damage as they should, but the crystalline ooze was still only slightly injured.

As the crystal started to move, realizing it had been seen, you see it about to start to move towards you. Abrielle blinked her eyes a couple times. "My oh my, we have a toughy. I feel like that should have hurt it more."

Han Tu began to focus her breathing.

QuoteFred to take turn.

[spoiler=Combat]Initiative: Han Tu: 26, Abrielle: 24, Fred: 22, Bethany Claw: 19, Lai Fen: 11, Crystal Ooze: 10
Log
Round 1
Han Tu holds action to after Abrielle.
Abrielle standard action casts Slicing Waves, overcharged. Moves back 10 ft.
Han Tu standard action Focus Breathing.[/spoiler]

You charged and attacked the crystal ooze. Though, you didn't seem to deal as much damage as you would have expected. It was still slightly injured.

Bethany behind you began to cast Stone-Skin. Moments after that, you noticed your skin take on an earthy-hue.

Lai Fen unleashed her ki, and started to focus her breathing. After that, she teleported into a flanking position.

Next the crystal ooze took a step closer towards you, and attacked. It expanded, and though you attempted to get away, it was too quick and too wide, and had begun to engulf you. The crystals pierced into your stone skin, it would have been a horrible wound, but Bethany's spell protected you, though it eventually gave out, and you still took some slight damage.

Seeing you in danger, Han Tu teleported, unleashing a kick, this time however, due to your sensitivity to ki, you noticed her leg glowing much much more brighter than usual. It seemed like Han Tu was putting much more of her ki into the kick, if you had to guess, it seemed she was using almost everything in the single attack. Her kick managed to easily hit as it began to split and crush the crystals her leg came into contact with. The crystal ooze was now injured.

Abrielle cast the same spell she used before as slicing waves hit. It was still only injured.

QuoteFred to physical resist save, DC 22, or be entangled (for the ooze's attack).

Then Fred to roll Physical Resist, DC 22, or be stunned 1 round.

Then Fred to take turn (second phys resist save above is for this turn).

[spoiler=Combat]Initiative: Abrielle: 24, Han Tu: 24, Fred: 22, Bethany Claw: 19, Lai Fen: 11, Crystal Ooze: 10
Log
Round 1
Han Tu holds action to after Abrielle.
Abrielle standard action casts Slicing Waves, overcharged. Moves back 10 ft.
Han Tu standard action Focus Breathing, moves 30 ft. closer.
Fred charges, hits.
Bethany casts Stone Skin on Fred. Moves 30 ft. closer.
Lai Fen standard action focus breathing, swift action ki release. Flash step 60 ft.
Ooze attacks Fred, attempts to entrap. Physical resist requested
Round 2
Abrielle cats Slicing Waves. Moves forward 30 ft.
Han Tu move action to flash step 60 ft., with megaton kick, with 7 stacks of ki strike.[/spoiler]

[info]Phys Resist Rolls

I'll write my actions pending their results

[blockquote]Phys Resist:  1d20+12 : 18 + 12, total 30[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Phys Resist:  1d20+12 : 14 + 12, total 26[/blockquote][/info]

Fred was slowly starting to realize that magic seemed to be less effective, so despite his fear, he made to snap decision to remain in melee combat with the creature instead of retreating to use spells. Whirling his spear while stepping back, Fred delivered two upward vertical slashes across the blob.

[info]Fred 5ft steps back and full attacks.

[blockquote]Attack 1:  1d20+16 : 18 + 16, total 34[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Damage:  1d8+5 : 1 + 5, total 6[/blockquote]

[blockquote]Attack 1:  1d20+11 : 16 + 11, total 27[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Damage:  1d8+5 : 2 + 5, total 7[/blockquote][/info]

Although you managed to hit twice, none of your blows seemed to be actually damaging it.

Next, Bethany cast the stone skin spell on herself and closed the distance.

At that same moment, Lai Fen started to glow more fiercely in her dark-colored ki that mixed purple and red. Her first strike with her blade glowed brightly to your eyes, her blade struck hard. But she followed up with two more strikes. These weren't brightly glowing. For these attacks she seemed to favor more power rather than accuracy, but the crystalline ooze wasn't doing a lot of dodging, so her blades dug in deep. That said, her two other strikes didn't seem to deal as much damage as they should have. The creature was still badly wounded.

The crystal ooze started to attack Han Tu. Han Tu tried to get away, but the razor sharp edges stabbed into her leaving her badly wounded from uninjured. She wasn't able to resist the entrapment as well, and she found herself entangled with the sharp crystals digging into her flesh. She cried out in pain.

Abrielle cast the same spell as before, and even though it hit, the angle was a bit off and didn't deal as much damage as it should have. Some crystals did get sliced off however.

Seeing the danger she was in, Han Tu attempted to get out of the entangling crystals. She was well-skilled in escape however, and managed to deftly worm her wait out. That said, her wounds looked really bad. One more hit, and she would likely go down.

QuoteFred's turn.

[spoiler=Combat]Initiative: Abrielle: 24, Han Tu: 24, Fred: 22, Bethany Claw: 19, Lai Fen: 11, Crystal Ooze: 10
Log
Round 1
Han Tu holds action to after Abrielle.
Abrielle standard action casts Slicing Waves, overcharged. Moves back 10 ft.
Han Tu standard action Focus Breathing, moves 30 ft. closer.
Fred charges, hits.
Bethany casts Stone Skin on Fred. Moves 30 ft. closer.
Lai Fen standard action focus breathing, swift action ki release. Flash step 60 ft.
Ooze attacks Fred, attempts to entrap. Physical resist requested
Round 2
Abrielle cats Slicing Waves. Moves forward 30 ft.
Han Tu move action to flash step 60 ft., with megaton kick, with 7 stacks of ki strike. 14 KP usage.
Fred fullround attacks, hits.
Bethany casts Stone Skin on self, moves 25 ft. to flank.
Lai Fen regenerates 3 KP. Steps 5 ft. closer. Swift action activate Quick Strike. Free action Power Attack. Free action Ki Strike 5 stacks, 10 KP usage. Fullround attacks.
Crystal ooze attacks and hits Han Tu.
Round 3
Abrielle moves 30 ft. Casts Slicing Waves.
Han Tu regenerates 2 KP. Fullround Escape Artist[/spoiler]

Fred looked at Tu as she escaped, seeing the sorry state she was in. "Tu! Retreat!" He shouted as he moved to cover her escape. He quickly whips his spear through the ooze as he stepped toward her, slashing twice horizontally.

[info]Fred does what he can to move toward her with a 5ft step while still being in attack range, then full attacks

[blockquote]Attack:  1d20+16 : 10 + 16, total 26[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Damage:  1d8+5 : 2 + 5, total 7[/blockquote]

[blockquote]Attack:  1d20+11 : 12 + 11, total 23[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Damage:  1d8+5 : 4 + 5, total 9[/blockquote][/info]

You attack with your weapons, but they didn't seem to deal any damage.

Bethany stepped back, then repeated her Stone Skin spell, this time her target was Han Tu who was bleeding all over.

Lai Fen continued her previous actions. Her sword began to glow with her dark purple ki again. Her first two strikes hit, and it was then that the creature was finally defeated.

Above Bethany's and Han Tu's head, was a notification appeared.

+Level

At the same time, you got notifications as well.

[okay]You leveled up.
You leveled up.
You leveled up.
You have gained 『Force Field』
You have gained a new title 『The Barrier』
You have gained +4 CON
You have gained +4 MAG
You are now level 35. Spend your unallocated points.[/okay]

QuoteHarvest with DEX checks. Then roll the next set of rolls.

[spoiler=Combat]Initiative: Abrielle: 24, Han Tu: 24, Fred: 22, Bethany Claw: 19, Lai Fen: 11, Crystal Ooze: 10
Log
Round 1
Han Tu holds action to after Abrielle.
Abrielle standard action casts Slicing Waves, overcharged. Moves back 10 ft.
Han Tu standard action Focus Breathing, moves 30 ft. closer.
Fred charges, hits.
Bethany casts Stone Skin on Fred. Moves 30 ft. closer.
Lai Fen standard action focus breathing, swift action ki release. Flash step 60 ft.
Ooze attacks Fred, attempts to entrap. Physical resist requested
Round 2
Abrielle cats Slicing Waves. Moves forward 30 ft.
Han Tu move action to flash step 60 ft., with megaton kick, with 7 stacks of ki strike. 14 KP usage.
Fred fullround attacks, hits.
Bethany casts Stone Skin on self, moves 25 ft. to flank.
Lai Fen regenerates 3 KP. Steps 5 ft. closer. Swift action activate Quick Strike. Free action Power Attack. Free action Ki Strike 5 stacks, 10 KP usage. Fullround attacks.
Crystal ooze attacks and hits Han Tu.
Round 3
Abrielle moves 30 ft. Casts Slicing Waves.
Han Tu regenerates 2 KP. Fullround Escape Artist, and escapes.
Fred steps east, fullround attacks, hits, deals no damage.
Bethany casts Stone Skin on Han Tu.
Lai Fen regenerates 3 KP. Swift action activate Quick Strike, for 3 KP, for an additional attack. Free action Power Attack. Free action Ki Strike 5 stacks, +5d6 damage, 10 KP usage. Full round attacks. Crystal creature dies.
[/spoiler]

Once the blob melted onto the ground, inanimate, Fred immediately ran over to Han Tu. "Ok, ok, ok...I think this is how Ju did it?" Fred began doing what he could to apply first aide for Han Tu. "Now is likely a good time to go back to camp, correct?" He said glancing around at the group.

[info]Fred will be healing on the move as we retreat.

[blockquote]Heal -4:  1d20+11 : 15 + 11, total 26[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Harvest (DEX):  1d20+9 : 18 + 9, total 27[/blockquote]

[blockquote]Survival:  1d20+18 : 8 + 18, total 26[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Stealth:  1d20+18 : 5 + 18, total 23[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Perception:  1d20+18 : 3 + 18, total 21[/blockquote][/info]