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"Welcome again folks! The Guild of Galas'nor has completely dominated the semifinals and finals. But which of these two groups will win? The match will soon start very very soon, and tell me, my fellow announcer, how do you think this fight will play out?" The first announcer asked, his voice genuinely curious.

"Well! If there's anything we learned from yesterday's fight, Jin can take on three at once, even if they happen to be hard hitters. You see what happened to Ryine and Nyuko." She replied back.

"I wouldn't count out Lyolf's Legion though. Zultar was pretty terrifying the last match, even when everyone expected Lyolf to shine the most. Zultar took the finishing blow for each of the opponents." His voice had a hint of wonder.

"Yes, but Serena will actually be able to show you her moves this time around."

"I'm sure Markus will have a trick under his sleeve as well..."

"And how about you? What are your thoughts?"

[info]Characters who are not in the tournament, can be the guest-announcer. Feel free to jump in as it.

For the competitors, sign up for this roll20 so I can give out permissions to the tokens.
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If you want to buy any consumables, or gear before the fight, please do so now before you roll perform/initiative. And also please state what spells/manuevers/etc that may be different from what is marked as default in your char sheet. I'll highly discourage updating your sheet mid-battle.

Guest announcer: Golas and Kryas
Competitors:
Lyolf's Legion: Lyolf, Zultar, Markus
League of Extraordinary Merchants: Jin, Garret, Serena

Roleplay exp opportunity:
Up to +500 exp for an introductionary post.

Because this is the finals, strict initiative rules are in place.

Roll Initiative and Perform[/info]

Knowing he would have never made it this far without his teammates who took care of all the hard work in the last round, Markus decided it was time to change his strategy. He was tired of being just another side stage performer with a knack for the wilderness. Reflecting back on his time as a hungry performer working in the side streets he channeled his focus towards his time spent with his uncle, Theodore. Theodore had always been exceptionally qualified with the whip which had impressed Markus at an early age.
Markus spent as much time as he could with Theodore, learning what he was able to; and he quickly found those whip feats he picked up along the way played particularly well into his acts on stage. However there was no longer any time to think about trick shots and misdirecting the audience for entertainment. No, now was the time to fight, to wound others and to bleed for that same invigorating cheer of the crowd. Somehow things seemed different to Markus this time. He readied himself in one of the stances his uncle taught him so long ago... it seemed awkward at first, but he quickly found the center of his balance and looked forward, with a smirk slowly spreading across his face.

Markus turned his head and snapped somewhat quietly "Yes I know no one has ever spoke of Theodore before Charles!" Then shaking his head he continued "We call that a plot device! Would you mind to please get back into your pocket now? I think even with Theodore's conveniently-timed training we are still in for a difficult fight!"

Perform: [blockquote]Rolled 1d20+6 : 2 + 6, total 8[/blockquote]

Initiative: [blockquote]Rolled 1d20+8 : 19 + 8, total 27[/blockquote]

[info]Force rolling everyone's initiative and perform by end of Thursday.[/info]

Serena
[info]
Perform
[blockquote]Rolled 1d20+7 : 11 + 7, total 18[/blockquote]
Initiative
[blockquote]Rolled 1d20+7 : 20 + 7, total 27[/blockquote]
[/info]
Grey
[info]
Perform
[blockquote]Rolled 1d20+1 : 1 + 1, total 2[/blockquote]
Initiative
[blockquote]Rolled 1d20+8 : 2 + 8, total 10[/blockquote]
[/info]

Serena and grey entered the stage weapons and fists at the ready. Grey was still feeling swore from the last fight so he simply bared down ready for a for a fight body aching. While Serena on the other hand was in fighting form. Dancing and flinging herself in an attempt to wow the audience and get the upper hand in terms of movement. If the other team thought that her dancing was simple grandstanding they would realize just how quick she could be. This time both of them were kicking things up a notch after being so thourghly embarrassed. This time things would at least be a better show and as the announcers finished they had someone help with the spectacle.
--

As the announcer finished their last line a voice cut in out of nowhere. "Oh yes, both Serena and Grey are both ready and raring to go!" Came Kryas' melodic voice. "Since everyone in this final match has been working oh so hard I thought I might lighten the load a bit. So for this final match I've taken over as one of the stand in co-commentators to add a bit more style to this whole affair." Anyone looking at the actual announcers woils see them trying to speak frantically but no words xoming out. The bard had apparently put them under a silence spell. He had somehow managed to create a large enough floating disc for a two person desk. His cocky smile belying his true idea as he gave his partner a chance to introduce himself.

The large man roared in laughter as he looked towards the two announcers who were trying to say something, but their voices simply not carrying any sounds. The floating disk that Kryas had summoned was large enough for the two of them, though Golas had to admit, it was a tight fit for him, and he had to make it a point not to move too much. The bard had managed to convince him to be guest-announcer with him, and though Golas wasn't quite as interested, he did owe Kryas.

"Golas Rorn! Handsomest and strongest in the guild of Galas'nor!" The large man proclaimed boldly as his voice was carried throughout the arena. He was supposed to introduce the fighters below, but the large man couldn't help it. He grinned as he considered the bard beside him.

"And Kryas! The second handsomest and strongest in all of the guild!" He roughly thumped Kryas on the back with one hand, while the other waved at the cheering crowds below them.

He knew most of the guild members down below who were about to duke it out and he himself was curious to see which side would win. But Golas knew that this was more than just the winners, this would be a show of skill and entertainment as well.

With the announcers behind them completely silenced, the opportunity was given to Golas and Kryas to start the fight. He saw the many guild members both in the audience looking expectantly up towards them. This was a tournament made for the Guild of Galas'nor after all, and what better way to show it than have the two most charming men of the guild to introduce it.

He grinned a knowing smile at Kryas.

"I believe its time to get this show on the road and see just how fantastic this fight can be. To that end I've got a few surprises in store as wills clash and muscles strain in the heart of combat!" As he said this the entire first row of the coliseum stood up various instruments in hand and began to play a vivacious melody that the bard had written himself for one such occasion one meant to excite the blood of those listening to it. The melody matched the tone of sweating bodies in conflict clashing in a state of extremes risking everything for the sake of the thrill and one owns ideals.

The stadium began to get wrapped up in the beginning notes as the momentum continued to build with the continued ascent of the combatants adrenaline. It would hopefully help push both sides past their limits. 

"Now let us see your passion in your blades and fists and get this party started!" the two announcers screamed in perfect unison. As a series of large fireworks went off all around the stadium set up by the half elf. Exploding in colorful shapes and figures the spectacle was meant as a signal gun for competitors.

[info]Jin: Initiative & Perform
[blockquote]Rolled 1d20+3 : 2 + 3, total 5[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Rolled 1d20-2 : 18 - 2, total 16[/blockquote]
Zultar: Initiative & Perform
[blockquote]Rolled 1d20+2 : 14 + 2, total 16[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Rolled 1d20-2 : 7 - 2, total 5[/blockquote]
Lyolf: Initiative & Perform
[blockquote]Rolled 1d20+6 : 13 + 6, total 19[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Rolled 1d20+2 : 8 + 2, total 10[/blockquote][/info]

The original speakers were still silenced as they watched angrily the proceedings as well as kick off of the finals match. They were the ones to get that honor, not the guest announcers after all! However, the cheering of the crowd eventually subsided as each of the competitors ran their own performance for the audience to view.

League of Extraordinary Merchants
The show started with Serena showcasing one of her dances combined with her martial prowess. She was already a fan favorite by some, and those particular ones shouted out loud, yelling at the top of their voices and cheering for her. However, as Garret attempted to follow suit, much of the crowd stopped their cheering, and only looked on questioningly. There were those polite ones who still clapped however. Lastly, when Jin started his flurry of sword strikes and something about 'sales', after the performance right before it, the crowd had cheered. It wasn't the best. But for the most part, the crowd were excited for the league.

Lyolf's Legion
Lyolf's Legion fared much worse in the opening ceremony. There were a few forced laughs from Markus' words that were heard through out the arena. But for the most part, most of the audience simply rolled their eyes as they waited for the next performance from the legion. Zultar had come up next, but his bellowing was only met with more ridicule and mirth. There was even someone in the audience who shouted 'lame' for all to hear. Lyolf attempted to put a show as well, but with the attitudes of the audience already fed up with the legion, only booed at him, and simply insisted on the fight to occur.

Everyone
As the crowd continued chanting the word fight over and over again, and as you looked towards you opponents on the other side of the arena, you knew the time has come.

[info]Reminder, due to finals, initiative will be strictly followed. Force moving for players after 72 hours of inactivity. Will do best effort on reminding them, and allowance is fine as long as you message me if you can't post by a certain time. Sign up for the grid map when able. Also do not add the bonuses or modifier from the audience attitudes. Roll normally, I'll apply this myself when calculating.

Serena to take their turn[/info]

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Battle Log
[spoiler]
[/spoiler]

Audience Attitudes
[spoiler]The League of Extraordinary Merchants: Friendly
Lyolf's Legion: Hostile[/spoiler]

Guild Member Votes
[spoiler]Kin's Fan Club: 0
Lyolf's Legion: 0[/spoiler]

Initiative Order
[spoiler]Serena: 28
Markus: 27
Lyolf: 19
Zultar: 16
Garret: 10
Jin: 5[/spoiler]

Damage Taken and Status
[spoiler]Markus: 0, inner sphere stance
Serena: 0, inner sphere stance
Lyolf: 0, formless dance
Zultar: 0, stance of aggression
Garret:
Jin: 0, stance of the defending shell[/spoiler]

Resources Spent
[spoiler]Markus:
Serena:
Lyolf:
Zultar:
Garret:
Jin:[/spoiler]

Serena

Serena with the swell of the music playing from the stands seamlessly moves from her dancing into a battle stance that mimics the art of dance. By using the natural rhythm that people fell into when hearing music she moved slightly off tempo to the song that way when people tried to strike her they would have to go against their own subconscious rhythm in the process leaving themselves more open for a counter attack. In the process of her dance she manages to drink a potion smashing the bottle on the ground into something like stardust. This time she would be putting on a real show for the audience.

[info]
Goes into inner sphere stance

and drinks potion of barkskin plus 5
ac goes to 30

no move made besides dancing
[/info]

[info]Inventory updated.

Markus to take their turn.[/info]

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Battle Log
[spoiler]Round 1 begins.
Serena uses Potion of Barkskin +5
[/spoiler]

Audience Attitudes
[spoiler]The League of Extraordinary Merchants: Friendly
Lyolf's Legion: Hostile[/spoiler]

Guild Member Votes
[spoiler]Kin's Fan Club: 0
Lyolf's Legion: 0[/spoiler]

Initiative Order
[spoiler]Serena: 28
Markus: 27
Lyolf: 19
Zultar: 16
Garret: 10
Jin: 5[/spoiler]

Damage Taken and Status
[spoiler]Markus: 0, inner sphere stance
Serena: 0, 30 AC, inner sphere stance, barkskin +5
Lyolf: 0, formless dance, flatfooted
Zultar: 0, stance of aggression, flatfooted
Garret: 0, flatfooted
Jin: 0, stance of the defending shell, flatfooted[/spoiler]

Resources Spent
[spoiler]Markus:
Serena:
Lyolf:
Zultar:
Garret:
Jin:[/spoiler]

Markus changes stance to "Stance of Piercing Rays" and triggers his maneuver "Solar Sting" where the merchants are standing.
[blockquote]Rolled 1d20+11 : 5 + 11, total 16[/blockquote]

[info]Lyolf to take their turn, then Zultar.[/info]

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Battle Log
[spoiler]Round 1 begins.
Serena uses Potion of Barkskin +5
[/spoiler]

Audience Attitudes
[spoiler]The League of Extraordinary Merchants: Friendly
Lyolf's Legion: Hostile[/spoiler]

Guild Member Votes
[spoiler]Kin's Fan Club: 0
Lyolf's Legion: 0[/spoiler]

Initiative Order
[spoiler]Serena: 28
Markus: 27
Lyolf: 19
Zultar: 16
Garret: 10
Jin: 5[/spoiler]

Damage Taken and Status
[spoiler]Markus: 0, stance of piercing rays
Serena: 0, 30 AC, inner sphere stance, barkskin +5
Lyolf: 0, formless dance, flatfooted
Zultar: 0, stance of aggression, flatfooted
Garret: 0, flatfooted
Jin: 0, stance of the defending shell, flatfooted[/spoiler]

Resources Spent
[spoiler]Markus:
Serena:
Lyolf:
Zultar:
Garret:
Jin:[/spoiler]

[info]Force moving Lyolf and Zultar by Monday evening. They'll do fullround ranged attacks.[/info]

[info]Also will need to note, for setting, that it is currently night-time, though with large beams of light covering the arena.[/info]

"And here we are, the final fight upon us at last!" the elf spoke aloud, his eyes aglow.

"....yay."

"Yay? Now that seems a little too dispirited even for you, my little feathered friend" the elven magus turned to the raven perched atop his shoulder. "We're finally past all that bloodshed, sacrifice, and tears, and now we've made it all the way into the very finals that seemed years away from ever reaching completion!"

"Except there was no lasting bloodshed and I'm not even going to mention the whole 'years' thing."

"Well..."

"Plus, you never sacrificed a thing."

"Hmm..."

"And I can't remember the last time you shed a te-"

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/122814910/Holdit.gif)

"Now, hold it right there, Uli. I have shed tears - and quite recently, in fact," the elven told his familiar rather smugly

"Oh? Do tell."

"Tears of joy, Uli! TEARS OF JOY!!"

"..."

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/122814910/Takethat.gif)

"That should count, right?" Lyolf spoke once more, as he shared a look with his familiar of many years. In the end, they both shrugged in perfect unison before chuckling despite the present situation. "In either case, is some celebration too much to ask for? We've done fairly well getting here after all. Win or lose, we should be able to take some pride in what we've already accomplished."

"But what purpose would it serve..? And for what reason have we even been fighting at all - or is this all just some contest to find the 'most egotistical of them all?'""

"Well, I was actually hoping to take home a prize of some sort. And as for that contest, we all know who the winner'd be"

"A prize - And we all know, alright? You mean to tell me you've been fighting this whole time for some 'prize' that may or may not even exist and could, for all you know, just be a simple handout parchment saying 'The Winner Is You!'" the raven asked sardonically, to which Lyolf nodded with much vigor. The raven sighed once more, using its wing to rub its forehead in exasperation.

"And what would you even do with such a prize once you acquire it?"

"Ah," the elf looked shock, the thought never occurring to him. "Good point."

"..."

"But perhaps it may make for a nice present for Rasputin. She hides it well, but lately she seems even more moody than before - nothing a shining golden trophy can't fix!"

"...You really do spoil that girl too much, you know? You and Kin both."


[spoiler=Lyolf Status]
Stance: Obsidian Reflection Stance (Negative)
Maneuvers
Dimensional Strike
Shadow Feather Strike
Altered Penumbra
Frenzy Strike

Spells
0
Arcane Mark
Detect Magic
Ghost Sound
Prestidigitation
1
Shield
Longarm
Vanish
Blade Tutor's Spirit
True Strike
Grasp of Darkness
2
Cat's Grace
Glitterdust
Web
Alter Self
[/spoiler]

[spoiler=Actions   ]
Lyolf
Swift: Expending 1 Arcane point to add flaming and frost enchantments on his new and improved longbow for 20 rounds
Move: Moves back as far as the arena allows, or he reaches his move speed (whichever comes first). Lyolf will prioritize moving towards more dimly lit areas, such as the arena wall's shadow.
Standard: Casting Shield on self, which adds +4 shield AC for 50 rounds
Free: Stealth Check
Uli
Move: Skyward 20 feet and forward 40
Standard: Taking a readied action
[/spoiler]

[info]
Lyolf's Stealth: [blockquote]Rolled 1d20+22 : 5 + 22, total 27[/blockquote]
[/info]

[info]For mechanical purposes, lets assume the first 10 ft. next to an edge of the arena (the wall), is dim light. Characters with low-light vision, having extended light levels as per the Vision and Light rules, will still treat the first 10 ft. as normal light.

@Lance, send me a PM of your readied actions if you do them, or use the Include tag: http://forums.fantasyworldcreations.com/index.php?topic=1568.0

Set it for u=2

Zultar to take their turn. Will be forcing Zultar for a fullround ranged attack by 10 PM tonight.[/info]

[info]Assuming Zultar had his bow ready, activates rage, using full ranged attack on Garret.

[blockquote]Rolled 1d20+9 : 7 + 9, total 16[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Rolled 1d20+9 : 14 + 9, total 23[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Rolled 1d20+4 : 4 + 4, total 8[/blockquote]

[blockquote]Rolled 1d8+6 : 4 + 6, total 10[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Rolled 1d8+6 : 5 + 6, total 11[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Rolled 1d8+6 : 2 + 6, total 8[/blockquote]
[/info]

[info]Stance of Aggression:
[blockquote]Rolled 1d6 : 1, total 1[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Rolled 1d6 : 3, total 3[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Rolled 1d6 : 4, total 4[/blockquote][/info]

[info]Lyolf is already on the edge of the arena. No movement. If you want to move, look at the grid map. Also send a PM or use the [include] tags to state the readied actions.

Garret to take turn.[/info]

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Battle Log
[spoiler]Round 1 begins.
Serena uses Potion of Barkskin +5
Lyolf does stuff.
Uli goes forward and readies an action of some sort.
Zultar fullround attacks Garret and deals 10 damage.
[/spoiler]

Audience Attitudes
[spoiler]The League of Extraordinary Merchants: Friendly (+1 atk, +1 dmg)
Lyolf's Legion: Hostile (-2 atk, -2 dmg)
Note: Do NOT add attitude modifiers to your rolls. Roll normally.[/spoiler]

Guild Member Votes
[spoiler]Kin's Fan Club: 0
Lyolf's Legion: 0[/spoiler]

Initiative Order
[spoiler]Serena: 28
Markus: 27
Lyolf: 19
Zultar: 16
Garret: 10
Jin: 5[/spoiler]

Damage Taken and Status
[spoiler]Markus: 0, stance of piercing rays
Serena: 0, 30 AC, inner sphere stance, barkskin +5
Lyolf: 0, formless dance,
Zultar: 0, stance of aggression,
Garret: 10, flatfooted
Jin: 0, stance of the defending shell, flatfooted[/spoiler]

Current Resources
[spoiler]Serena:
[spoiler]Animus: 5
Elemental Attunement: Fire
Available Maneuvers: Disturbing Blow, Shards of Iron Strike, Bronze Knuckle
Withheld Maneuvers: Swift Claws, Inner Sense, Dimensional Strike[/spoiler][/spoiler]

Resources Spent
[spoiler]Markus:
Serena:
Lyolf:
Zultar:
Garret:
Jin:[/spoiler]

[info]LYOLF DOES A MAD DASH FORWARD!! And Uli's readied action is to use its greatest buff spell on either Jin, Serena, or Grey if they draw just a little bit closer :)[/info]

[include u=2,335]Actually... that's wrong info. What Lyolf will really do is to make his move to the right. And Uli's readied action was to use Shadow Feather Strike when an opponent enters into range.[/include]

Grey takes the arrow in the shoulder but with a grimace he pulled it free and then threw it to the ground ad snapped it, With a bloody hand he hit his dragon hide shirt which seemed to drink of the crimson fluid and grow a brighter crimson in the process the hide seemed to breath as if it was alive once more and now a part of its wearer. He would not be letting a shot like that hit him again so easily. With his now somehow living armor he grabbed a potion from his bag and slammed it down in a moment .

[info]
Grey uses swift action to empower his armor with an enchant bonus of +2

uses a action to drink a potion of barkskin +5

ac increases to 29

damage reduces to 8 due to medium armor and leather specialty
[/info]

[info]I already applied damage reduction.

11 (base) +3 (stance of aggression) -2 (audience) -2 (dr) = 10[/info]

[info]Jin to take turn.[/info]

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Battle Log
[spoiler]Round 1 begins.
Serena uses Potion of Barkskin +5
Lyolf does stuff.
Uli goes forward and readies an action of some sort.
Zultar fullround attacks Garret and deals 10 damage.
[/spoiler]

Audience Attitudes
[spoiler]The League of Extraordinary Merchants: Friendly (+1 atk, +1 dmg)
Lyolf's Legion: Hostile (-2 atk, -2 dmg)
Note: Do NOT add attitude modifiers to your rolls. Roll normally.[/spoiler]

Guild Member Votes
[spoiler]Kin's Fan Club: 0
Lyolf's Legion: 0[/spoiler]

Initiative Order
[spoiler]Serena: 28
Markus: 27
Lyolf: 19
Zultar: 16
Garret: 10
Jin: 5[/spoiler]

Damage Taken and Status
[spoiler]Markus: 0, stance of piercing rays
Serena: 0, 30 AC, inner sphere stance, barkskin +5
Lyolf: 0, formless dance,
Zultar: 0, stance of aggression,
Garret: 10, 29 AC, barskin +5
Jin: 0, stance of the defending shell, flatfooted[/spoiler]

Current Resources
[spoiler]Serena:
[spoiler]Animus: 5
Elemental Attunement: Fire
Available Maneuvers: Disturbing Blow, Shards of Iron Strike, Bronze Knuckle
Withheld Maneuvers: Swift Claws, Inner Sense, Dimensional Strike[/spoiler][/spoiler]

Resources Spent
[spoiler]Markus:
Serena:
Lyolf:
Zultar:
Garret:
Jin:[/spoiler]

[info]Permissions granted on roll20.net, @Lance move your tokens as you see fit.[/info]

"This distance puts us at a disadvantage," the armored merchant mused aloud, as he eyed his three opponents in detail. "Bows on all of their number and only a tiny bird to serve as their vanguard? It's as if they're inviting us to come charging into their midst."

"Well, let us see what traps our fellow guild members have prepared."

[spoiler=Jin Status]
Stance: Stance of the Defending Shell
Soulmelds: Flame Mantle (4/4), Incarnate Avatar (3/3), Spellward Shirt (0/3), Lightning Gauntlets (2/3)

Maneuvers
Defending the Pride
Encouraging Roar
Silver Knight's Blade
Silver Crane's Blessing
[/spoiler]
[spoiler=Actions]
Jin
Swift: Anklet of Translocation - forward, max distance (10 ft)
Full-Round: Run action towards the enemy vanguard (taking 1 NE movement for 5 ft, the remainder is spent on running directly North)
[/spoiler]

Serena touches grey and his wounds begin to heal as she looks up at the moon in is full graces letting that power sweep into her soul.

[info]
serena uses cure light wounds on grey

heals
[blockquote]Rolled 1d8+3 : 3 + 3, total 6[/blockquote]

attempting to flip over caltrops as a swift action and move 40 feet foward
acrobatics
[blockquote]Rolled 1d20+13 : 13 + 13, total 26[/blockquote]

rolling 2 maneuvers gotten one for last round and 1 for this
[blockquote]Rolled 1d4 : 3, total 3[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Rolled 1d3 : 1, total 1[/blockquote]
[/info]

[warning]Jin's movement triggers Uli's readied action - a Shadow Feather Strike[/warning]

"Now, Uli!"

Quote from: Uli
[error]
Attack vs Touch [+1 High Ground, +1 Dark Focus]: [blockquote]Rolled 1d20+13 : 13 + 13, total 26[/blockquote]
Damage (Shadow Feather) [+1 Dark Focus]: [blockquote]Rolled 4d6+6 : 1, 4, 3, 1 + 6, total 15[/blockquote]
[/error]

[info]@Serena, First roll should have been a 1d3, with the second being a 1d2. I just assumed its the last two maneuvers anyways.

Markus to take their turn.[/info]

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Battle Log
[spoiler]Round 1 begins.
Serena uses Potion of Barkskin +5
Lyolf casts shield.
Uli goes forward and readies an action of some sort.
Zultar fullround attacks Garret and deals 10 damage.
Garret uses Potion of Barkskin +5
Jin moves forward. Uli's readied action triggers and deals 13 damage.
Round 1 ends, round 2 begins
Serena gets an Animus point. Serena uses cure light wounds on Garret healing 6, then moves north 40 ft. jumping over caltrops with a successful acrobatics.
[/spoiler]

Audience Attitudes
[spoiler]The League of Extraordinary Merchants: Friendly (+1 atk, +1 dmg)
Lyolf's Legion: Hostile (-2 atk, -2 dmg)
Note: Do NOT add attitude modifiers to your rolls. Roll normally.[/spoiler]

Guild Member Votes
[spoiler]Kin's Fan Club: 0
Lyolf's Legion: 0[/spoiler]

Initiative Order
[spoiler]Serena: 28
Markus: 27
Lyolf: 19
Zultar: 16
Garret: 10
Jin: 5[/spoiler]

Damage Taken and Status
[spoiler]Markus: 0, stance of piercing rays
Serena: 0, 30 AC, inner sphere stance, barkskin +5
Lyolf: 0, formless dance, shield (cast on round 1), current stealth roll: 27
Zultar: 0, stance of aggression,
Garret: 4, 29 AC, barskin +5
Jin: 13, stance of the defending shell[/spoiler]

Current Resources
[spoiler]Serena:
[spoiler]Animus: 6
Elemental Attunement: Fire
Available Maneuvers: Disturbing Blow, Shards of Iron Strike, Bronze Knuckle, Dimensional Strike, Inner Sense
Withheld Maneuvers: Swift Claws[/spoiler][/spoiler]

Resources Spent
[spoiler]Markus:
Serena: Cure Light Wounds x1
Lyolf:
Zultar:
Garret:
Jin:[/spoiler]

Markus reloads his crossbow, steadies it. "Yes, yes I know Charles, I should be quite sure of this shot before I take it!" Markus shrugged. "Either way I'm sure we'll upset someone enough to draw that attention you crave soon enough!" as he looked back down the sight.

[info]Markus attempts a shot at the closest opponent, Jin, using the "Horizon Wind Lancet".
atk:[blockquote]Rolled 1d20+11 : 18 + 11, total 29[/blockquote]
dmg[blockquote]Rolled 1d8+1 : 1 + 1, total 2[/blockquote][blockquote]Rolled 3d6 : 1, 4, 1, total 6[/blockquote][/info]

[info]Lyolf to take their turn.[/info]

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Battle Log
[spoiler]Round 1 begins.
Serena uses Potion of Barkskin +5
Lyolf casts shield.
Uli goes forward and readies an action of some sort.
Zultar fullround attacks Garret and deals 10 damage.
Garret uses Potion of Barkskin +5
Jin moves forward. Uli's readied action triggers and deals 13 damage.
Round 1 ends, round 2 begins
Serena gets an Animus point. Serena uses cure light wounds on Garret healing 6, then moves north 40 ft. jumping over caltrops with a successful acrobatics.
Markus attacks and hits, dealing 6 damage to Jin.
[/spoiler]

Audience Attitudes
[spoiler]The League of Extraordinary Merchants: Friendly (+1 atk, +1 dmg)
Lyolf's Legion: Hostile (-2 atk, -2 dmg)
Note: Do NOT add attitude modifiers to your rolls. Roll normally.[/spoiler]

Guild Member Votes
[spoiler]Kin's Fan Club: 0
Lyolf's Legion: 0[/spoiler]

Initiative Order
[spoiler]Serena: 28
Markus: 27
Lyolf: 19
Zultar: 16
Garret: 10
Jin: 5[/spoiler]

Damage Taken and Status
[spoiler]Markus: 0, stance of piercing rays
Serena: 0, 30 AC, inner sphere stance, barkskin +5
Lyolf: 0, formless dance, shield (cast on round 1), current stealth roll: 27
Zultar: 0, stance of aggression,
Garret: 4, 29 AC, barskin +5
Jin: 19, stance of the defending shell[/spoiler]

Current Resources
[spoiler]Serena:
[spoiler]Animus: 6
Elemental Attunement: Fire
Available Maneuvers: Disturbing Blow, Shards of Iron Strike, Bronze Knuckle, Dimensional Strike, Inner Sense
Withheld Maneuvers: Swift Claws[/spoiler][/spoiler]

Resources Spent
[spoiler]Markus:
Serena: Cure Light Wounds x1
Lyolf:
Zultar:
Garret:
Jin:[/spoiler]

Gladiator Rules
[spoiler]Gladiators and the Crowd
A gladiatorial fight follows the normal rules for combat in the D&D game, with one exception: The presence of the crowd can inspire or demoralize a gladiator. Treat the crowd as a single NPC, and use its attitude toward each gladiator to track the morale bonus or penalty he receives. If the crowd is friendly toward a gladiator, that gladiator gets a +1 morale bonus on attack and damage rolls. If the crowd is helpful, the gladiator gets a +2 morale bonus on attack and damage rolls. An indifferent or unfriendly crowd confers no bonus or penalty, but a crowd that's hostile to a gladiator confers a -1 penalty on attack and damage rolls. Unless a particular gladiator is exceptionally well known, the crowd starts indifferent to both combatants. Each gladiator typically makes a Perform (weapon drill) check (see the section on skills near the end of Chapter 3) before the fight begins, using the check result in an attempt to influence the crowd (as described under Influencing NPC Attitudes on page 72 of the Player's Handbook). Once the fight begins, only certain actions change the crowd's attitude, as described in the table below. Note that the crowd's attitude toward each gladiator is tracked separately. It's possible for two inept gladiators to both be loathed by the spectators, and two veteran gladiators can both have the crowd on its feet cheering them on.

Table 4–4: Gladiator Crowd Reaction

Situation	Check	Consequence 1
Gladiator rolls natural 1 on attack roll	—	Attitude toward gladiator worsens
Gladiator confirms critical hit	—	Attitude toward gladiator improves
Successful feint in combat	Bluff vs. Sense Motive	2 Attitude toward opponent worsens
Successful demoralize opponent	Intimidate vs. level check	2 Attitude toward opponent worsens
Successful tumble through enemy square	DC 25 Tumble	Attitude toward you improves
Successful Perform (weapon drill) check	DC 20 Perform	Attitude toward you improves
Destroy opponent's weapon	See sunder rules	Attitude toward you improves
Trip opponent	See trip rules	Attitude toward you improves 3
Disarm opponent	See disarm rules	Attitude toward you improves 3
Pin an opponent	See grapple rules	Attitude toward you improves, attitude toward opponent worsens
Bull rush opponent 10 feet	4 See bull rush rules	Attitude toward you improves
Gladiator caught cheating	—	Attitude toward gladiator worsens by two steps

1 All attitude changes are one step (for example, indifferent to unfriendly) unless otherwise noted.
2 Special modifi ers apply to this check. See the appropriate skill description in the Player's Handbook.
3 If you are tripped or disarmed yourself in a failed attempt, the attitude toward you worsens.
4 If you fall prone during a failed attempt, the attitude toward you worsens.[/spoiler]

[info]From now on, I'll start using lines to show where characters are prior to their movement. This may come in handy later on.[/info]

[spoiler=Actions]
Lyolf
Move: As shown in the grid map
Swift: Dark Claim on Jin, recovering Shadow Feather Strike
Standard: Basic attack against Jin
Free: Stealth in generated gloom
Uli
Move: As shown in the grid map
Standard: Shadow Feather Strike against Jin
[/spoiler]

[info]Zultar to take their turn. Zultar will be doing a charge against Jin if no moves specified by Thursday evening.[/info]

[info]Zultar taking turn:
Rage: Active (+4 str, effective +2 atk, +2 dmg)
Stance of Aggression: Active (-2 AC, +1d6 damage per attack)
Swift: Cyclops Helmet for nat 20.
Fullround: Drawing falchion while charging with Raging Hunter Pounce at Jin

[spoiler]Discipline: Primal Fury (Strike); Level: 2
Initiation Action: 1 full-round action
Range: Melee attack
Target: One creature
Duration: Instant

DESCRIPTION

With the ferocity of a raging great cat, the disciple of Primal Fury provides the very real fear that users of this discipline are known to inspire with their reckless assault techniques of offense over all. The initiator makes a charge attack and makes a full attack at the end of the charge against the target creature. He must focus all of these attacks against a single target, and if the target is brought to 0 or fewer hit points, then any remaining attacks are lost as the initiator savages the foe's body with the remaining attacks.[/spoiler]

Attack 1
Nat 20
[blockquote]Rolled 2d4+12 : 3, 3 + 12, total 18[/blockquote]
[blockquote]stance of aggression 1d6 : 3, total 3[/blockquote]
[blockquote]fire 1d6 : 1, total 1[/blockquote]
Crit confirm:
[blockquote]Rolled 1d20+15 : 12 + 15, total 27[/blockquote]

Attack 2
[blockquote]Rolled 1d20+10 : 11 + 10, total 21[/blockquote]
[blockquote]dmg 2d4+12 : 2, 1 + 12, total 15[/blockquote]
[blockquote]stance of aggression 1d6 : 2, total 2[/blockquote]
[blockquote]fire 1d6 : 1, total 1[/blockquote]

Bite
[blockquote]Rolled 1d20+9 : 10 + 9, total 19[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Rolled 1d4+4 : 4 + 4, total 8[/blockquote]
[blockquote]stance of aggression 1d6 : 1, total 1[/blockquote]

Gore
[blockquote]Rolled 1d20+9 : 10 + 9, total 19[/blockquote]
[blockquote]Rolled 1d8+4 : 8 + 4, total 12[/blockquote]
[blockquote]stance of aggression 1d6 : 4, total 4[/blockquote]
[/info]

[info]Extra crit damage: 20[/info]

[info]Garret to take their turn.[/info]

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Battle Log
[spoiler]Round 1 begins.
Serena uses Potion of Barkskin +5
Lyolf casts shield.
Uli goes forward and readies an action of some sort.
Zultar fullround attacks Garret and deals 10 damage.
Garret uses Potion of Barkskin +5
Jin moves forward. Uli's readied action triggers and deals 13 damage.
Round 1 ends, round 2 begins
Serena gets an Animus point. Serena uses cure light wounds on Garret healing 6, then moves north 40 ft. jumping over caltrops with a successful acrobatics.
Markus attacks and hits, dealing 6 damage to Jin.
Zultar charges hits, dealing 42 damage.
[/spoiler]

Audience Attitudes
[spoiler]The League of Extraordinary Merchants: Friendly (+1 atk, +1 dmg)
Lyolf's Legion: Hostile (-2 atk, -2 dmg)
Note: Do NOT add attitude modifiers to your rolls. Roll normally.[/spoiler]

Guild Member Votes
[spoiler]Kin's Fan Club: 0
Lyolf's Legion: 0[/spoiler]

Initiative Order
[spoiler]Serena: 28
Markus: 27
Lyolf: 19
Zultar: 16
Garret: 10
Jin: 5[/spoiler]

Damage Taken and Status
[spoiler]Markus: 0, stance of piercing rays
Serena: 0, 30 AC, inner sphere stance, barkskin +5
Lyolf: 0, formless dance, shield (cast on round 1), current stealth roll: 27
Zultar: 0, stance of aggression,
Garret: 4, 29 AC, barskin +5
Jin: 61, stance of the defending shell[/spoiler]

Current Resources
[spoiler]Serena:
[spoiler]Animus: 6
Elemental Attunement: Fire
Available Maneuvers: Disturbing Blow, Shards of Iron Strike, Bronze Knuckle, Dimensional Strike, Inner Sense
Withheld Maneuvers: Swift Claws[/spoiler][/spoiler]

Resources Spent
[spoiler]Markus:
Serena: Cure Light Wounds x1
Lyolf:
Zultar:
Garret:
Jin:[/spoiler]

Gladiator Rules
[spoiler]Gladiators and the Crowd
A gladiatorial fight follows the normal rules for combat in the D&D game, with one exception: The presence of the crowd can inspire or demoralize a gladiator. Treat the crowd as a single NPC, and use its attitude toward each gladiator to track the morale bonus or penalty he receives. If the crowd is friendly toward a gladiator, that gladiator gets a +1 morale bonus on attack and damage rolls. If the crowd is helpful, the gladiator gets a +2 morale bonus on attack and damage rolls. An indifferent or unfriendly crowd confers no bonus or penalty, but a crowd that's hostile to a gladiator confers a -1 penalty on attack and damage rolls. Unless a particular gladiator is exceptionally well known, the crowd starts indifferent to both combatants. Each gladiator typically makes a Perform (weapon drill) check (see the section on skills near the end of Chapter 3) before the fight begins, using the check result in an attempt to influence the crowd (as described under Influencing NPC Attitudes on page 72 of the Player's Handbook). Once the fight begins, only certain actions change the crowd's attitude, as described in the table below. Note that the crowd's attitude toward each gladiator is tracked separately. It's possible for two inept gladiators to both be loathed by the spectators, and two veteran gladiators can both have the crowd on its feet cheering them on.

Table 4–4: Gladiator Crowd Reaction

Situation	Check	Consequence 1
Gladiator rolls natural 1 on attack roll	—	Attitude toward gladiator worsens
Gladiator confirms critical hit	—	Attitude toward gladiator improves
Successful feint in combat	Bluff vs. Sense Motive	2 Attitude toward opponent worsens
Successful demoralize opponent	Intimidate vs. level check	2 Attitude toward opponent worsens
Successful tumble through enemy square	DC 25 Tumble	Attitude toward you improves
Successful Perform (weapon drill) check	DC 20 Perform	Attitude toward you improves
Destroy opponent's weapon	See sunder rules	Attitude toward you improves
Trip opponent	See trip rules	Attitude toward you improves 3
Disarm opponent	See disarm rules	Attitude toward you improves 3
Pin an opponent	See grapple rules	Attitude toward you improves, attitude toward opponent worsens
Bull rush opponent 10 feet	4 See bull rush rules	Attitude toward you improves
Gladiator caught cheating	—	Attitude toward gladiator worsens by two steps

1 All attitude changes are one step (for example, indifferent to unfriendly) unless otherwise noted.
2 Special modifi ers apply to this check. See the appropriate skill description in the Player's Handbook.
3 If you are tripped or disarmed yourself in a failed attempt, the attitude toward you worsens.
4 If you fall prone during a failed attempt, the attitude toward you worsens.[/spoiler]

Grey slips his gloves on and stared at the caltrops scattered at his feet and smirked. If they thought that only his armor was special there would be quite surprised. Jumping from one foot to the other he looked over at Markus and gave wink. Jumping in place like this was hard but add in a front flip or two and you could get quite a lot of distance. He made a side spinning flip one after the other before landing on his feet and running forward.

[info]
Acrobatics check for extra movement
[blockquote]Rolled 1d20+14 : 7 + 14, total 21[/blockquote]

Move the complete 30 feet

will either give a +2 to his raiper or preferably jins armor if he can get in range with the check
[/info]

[info]
http://www.d20pfsrd.com/skills/acrobatics#move-through-threatened-area
Grey moves 40 feet in total avoiding caltrops
jin gets that +2 to ac
[/info]

[info]Map updated.

Jin to take their turn.[/info]

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Battle Log
[spoiler]Round 1 begins.
Serena uses Potion of Barkskin +5
Lyolf casts shield.
Uli goes forward and readies an action of some sort.
Zultar fullround attacks Garret and deals 10 damage.
Garret uses Potion of Barkskin +5
Jin moves forward. Uli's readied action triggers and deals 13 damage.
Round 1 ends, round 2 begins
Serena gets an Animus point. Serena uses cure light wounds on Garret healing 6, then moves north 40 ft. jumping over caltrops with a successful acrobatics.
Markus attacks and hits, dealing 6 damage to Jin.
Zultar charges hits, dealing 42 damage.
Garret move forward 40 ft. grants +2 armor to Jin
[/spoiler]

Audience Attitudes
[spoiler]The League of Extraordinary Merchants: Friendly (+1 atk, +1 dmg)
Lyolf's Legion: Hostile (-2 atk, -2 dmg)
Note: Do NOT add attitude modifiers to your rolls. Roll normally.[/spoiler]

Guild Member Votes
[spoiler]Kin's Fan Club: 0
Lyolf's Legion: 0[/spoiler]

Initiative Order
[spoiler]Serena: 28
Markus: 27
Lyolf: 19
Zultar: 16
Garret: 10
Jin: 5[/spoiler]

Damage Taken and Status
[spoiler]Markus: 0, stance of piercing rays
Serena: 0, 30 AC, inner sphere stance, barkskin +5
Lyolf: 0, formless dance, shield (cast on round 1), current stealth roll: 27
Zultar: 0, stance of aggression,
Garret: 4, 29 AC, barskin +5
Jin: 61, stance of the defending shell, +2 AC affected by Garret's enhancement pool[/spoiler]

Current Resources
[spoiler]Serena:
[spoiler]Animus: 6
Elemental Attunement: Fire
Available Maneuvers: Disturbing Blow, Shards of Iron Strike, Bronze Knuckle, Dimensional Strike, Inner Sense
Withheld Maneuvers: Swift Claws[/spoiler][/spoiler]

Resources Spent
[spoiler]Markus:
Serena: Cure Light Wounds x1
Lyolf:
Zultar:
Garret:
Jin:[/spoiler]

Gladiator Rules
[spoiler]Gladiators and the Crowd
A gladiatorial fight follows the normal rules for combat in the D&D game, with one exception: The presence of the crowd can inspire or demoralize a gladiator. Treat the crowd as a single NPC, and use its attitude toward each gladiator to track the morale bonus or penalty he receives. If the crowd is friendly toward a gladiator, that gladiator gets a +1 morale bonus on attack and damage rolls. If the crowd is helpful, the gladiator gets a +2 morale bonus on attack and damage rolls. An indifferent or unfriendly crowd confers no bonus or penalty, but a crowd that's hostile to a gladiator confers a -1 penalty on attack and damage rolls. Unless a particular gladiator is exceptionally well known, the crowd starts indifferent to both combatants. Each gladiator typically makes a Perform (weapon drill) check (see the section on skills near the end of Chapter 3) before the fight begins, using the check result in an attempt to influence the crowd (as described under Influencing NPC Attitudes on page 72 of the Player's Handbook). Once the fight begins, only certain actions change the crowd's attitude, as described in the table below. Note that the crowd's attitude toward each gladiator is tracked separately. It's possible for two inept gladiators to both be loathed by the spectators, and two veteran gladiators can both have the crowd on its feet cheering them on.

Table 4–4: Gladiator Crowd Reaction

Situation	Check	Consequence 1
Gladiator rolls natural 1 on attack roll	—	Attitude toward gladiator worsens
Gladiator confirms critical hit	—	Attitude toward gladiator improves
Successful feint in combat	Bluff vs. Sense Motive	2 Attitude toward opponent worsens
Successful demoralize opponent	Intimidate vs. level check	2 Attitude toward opponent worsens
Successful tumble through enemy square	DC 25 Tumble	Attitude toward you improves
Successful Perform (weapon drill) check	DC 20 Perform	Attitude toward you improves
Destroy opponent's weapon	See sunder rules	Attitude toward you improves
Trip opponent	See trip rules	Attitude toward you improves 3
Disarm opponent	See disarm rules	Attitude toward you improves 3
Pin an opponent	See grapple rules	Attitude toward you improves, attitude toward opponent worsens
Bull rush opponent 10 feet	4 See bull rush rules	Attitude toward you improves
Gladiator caught cheating	—	Attitude toward gladiator worsens by two steps

1 All attitude changes are one step (for example, indifferent to unfriendly) unless otherwise noted.
2 Special modifi ers apply to this check. See the appropriate skill description in the Player's Handbook.
3 If you are tripped or disarmed yourself in a failed attempt, the attitude toward you worsens.
4 If you fall prone during a failed attempt, the attitude toward you worsens.[/spoiler]

[spoiler=Actions]
Free: Incarnum Radiance, Lightning Gauntlets to next melee attack, Martial Power
Swift: Silver Crane's Blessing
Standard: Silver Knight's Blade against Zultar
Move: Moving to provide better flanking opportunities (as shown in grid map)
[/spoiler]

[error]
Flame Mantle: [blockquote]Rolled 5d6 : 5, 4, 4, 5, 5, total 23[/blockquote]
[/error]
[error]
Attacks [+2 Incarnum Radiance, +3 Incarnate Avatar, -3 Martial Power]: [blockquote]Rolled 1d20+13 : 1 + 13, total 14[/blockquote]
Damage (Weapon): [blockquote]Rolled 1d6+6 : 5 + 6, total 11[/blockquote]
Damage (Flaming): [blockquote]Rolled 1d6 : 2, total 2[/blockquote]
Damage (Elemental Assault): [blockquote]Rolled 1d6 : 3, total 3[/blockquote]
Damage (Lightning Gauntlets): [blockquote]Rolled 3d6 : 2, 6, 4, total 12[/blockquote]
Damage/Heal (Silver Knight's Blade): [blockquote]Rolled 4d6 : 2, 1, 2, 4, total 9[/blockquote]
Heal (Silver Crane's Blessing): [blockquote]Rolled 2d6+3 : 2, 3 + 3, total 8[/blockquote]
Temp HP: 9
[/error]

[info]Forgot to post Lyolf/Uli's rolls. Will do so now. Jin prolly dies.[/info]

Quote from: Lyolf
[error]
Attack [+3 Accursed Will, +2 Obsidian Reflection]: [blockquote]Rolled 1d20+16 : 10 + 16, total 26[/blockquote]
Damage (Weapon) [+2 Obsidian Reflection]: [blockquote]Rolled 1d8+2 : 4 + 2, total 6[/blockquote]
Damage (Shock): [blockquote]Rolled 1d6 : 2, total 2[/blockquote]
Damage (Frost): [blockquote]Rolled 1d6 : 6, total 6[/blockquote]
Damage (Flame): [blockquote]Rolled 1d6 : 6, total 6[/blockquote]
Damage (Elemental Assault): [blockquote]Rolled 1d6 : 5, total 5[/blockquote]
[/error]

Quote from: Uli
[error]
Attack vs Touch [+1 High Ground, +1 Dark Focus]: [blockquote]Rolled 1d20+13 : 5 + 13, total 18[/blockquote]
Damage (Shadow Feather) [+1 Dark Focus]: [blockquote]Rolled 4d6+6 : 6, 3, 4, 3 + 6, total 22[/blockquote]
[/error]

[info]
Yup, the Jin's dead.

Lyolf's Stealth: [blockquote]Rolled 1d20+22 : 15 + 22, total 37[/blockquote]
[/info]

Serena runs foward watching the armored giant begin to falter she quickly rushed in at full force toward zultar planning for the next stage of her attack. Jin had bout them an opening and that was all she truly needed to at least attempt at evening the odds. Rushing forward into Zultars range her fist glowed bright as she slammed foward like a freight train fists alight with a mixture of fire and light not givng anyone a chance to respond.


[info]Using acrobatic check to high jump to zultar and get a high ground bonus
gain +4 bonus for 40 ft of movement
[blockquote]Rolled 1d20+17 : 20 + 17, total 37[/blockquote]

Using 4 anima points activate elemental attunement and give +6 to attack roll will add myself

Using Disturbing blow to make next d20 roll have a -4 and turning this into a stunning fist

if hit must make a dc 17 fort save or be stunned
Attack Disturbing Stunning fist
[blockquote]Rolled 1d20+14 : 19 + 14, total 33[/blockquote]

Damage Fire
[blockquote]Rolled 1d6 : 3, total 3[/blockquote]
bleed
[blockquote]Rolled 1d4 : 1, total 1[/blockquote]
[/info]

[info]add 3 damage of fire[/info]

[info]Retcon due to rolls:

Instead of +2 AC to Jin, it will be +2 to Garret's attack, as Jin was teleported out before Garret's turn took place.

Jin and Garret to validate retcon (see battle log). Zultar to roll fortitude or be stunned. Markus to take turn.[/info]

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Battle Log
[spoiler]Round 1 begins.
Serena uses Potion of Barkskin +5
Lyolf casts shield.
Uli goes forward and readies an action of some sort.
Zultar fullround attacks Garret and deals 10 damage.
Garret uses Potion of Barkskin +5
Jin moves forward. Uli's readied action triggers and deals 13 damage.
Round 1 ends, round 2 begins
Serena gets an Animus point. Serena uses cure light wounds on Garret healing 6, then moves north 40 ft. jumping over caltrops with a successful acrobatics.
Markus attacks and hits, dealing 6 damage to Jin.
Lyolf attacks and misses.
Uli attacks and hits, dealing 22 damage.
Zultar charges Jin hits, dealing 42 damage. Zultar takes 23 damage from Jin's Flame Mantle. Jin teleports out.
Garret move forward 40 ft. grants +2 attack to himself.
Round 2 ends, round 3 begins
Serena gets an Animus point. Serena moves closer, purposefully leaving threatened square and gets +1 audience attitude. Serena spends 1 animus point to activate elemental attunement. 3 points for enhanced maneuver. Attacks and deals 8 damage, 1 bleed.
[/spoiler]

Audience Attitudes
[spoiler]The League of Extraordinary Merchants: Helpful(+2 atk, +2 dmg)
Lyolf's Legion: Hostile (-2 atk, -2 dmg)
Note: Do NOT add attitude modifiers to your rolls. Roll normally.[/spoiler]

Guild Member Votes
[spoiler]Kin's Fan Club: 0
Lyolf's Legion: 0[/spoiler]

Initiative Order
[spoiler]Serena: 28
Markus: 27
Lyolf: 19
Zultar: 16
Garret: 10
Jin: 5[/spoiler]

Damage Taken and Status
[spoiler]Markus: 0, stance of piercing rays
Serena: 0, 30 AC, inner sphere stance, barkskin +5
Lyolf: 0, formless dance, shield (cast on round 1), current stealth roll: 27
Zultar: 29, stance of aggression, 1 bleed
Garret: 4, 29 AC, barskin +5, +2 attack affected by Garret's enhancement pool
Jin: 81, stance of the defending shell, teleported out[/spoiler]

Current Resources
[spoiler]Serena:
[spoiler]Animus: 7 (total) -4 (used) = 3
Elemental Attunement: Fire
Available Maneuvers: Shards of Iron Strike, Bronze Knuckle, Dimensional Strike, Inner Sense, Swift Claws
Used Maneuvers: Disturbing Blow
Withheld Maneuvers:[/spoiler][/spoiler]

Resources Spent
[spoiler]Markus:
Serena: Cure Light Wounds x1
Lyolf:
Zultar:
Garret:
Jin:[/spoiler]

Gladiator Rules
[spoiler]Gladiators and the Crowd
A gladiatorial fight follows the normal rules for combat in the D&D game, with one exception: The presence of the crowd can inspire or demoralize a gladiator. Treat the crowd as a single NPC, and use its attitude toward each gladiator to track the morale bonus or penalty he receives. If the crowd is friendly toward a gladiator, that gladiator gets a +1 morale bonus on attack and damage rolls. If the crowd is helpful, the gladiator gets a +2 morale bonus on attack and damage rolls. An indifferent or unfriendly crowd confers no bonus or penalty, but a crowd that's hostile to a gladiator confers a -1 penalty on attack and damage rolls. Unless a particular gladiator is exceptionally well known, the crowd starts indifferent to both combatants. Each gladiator typically makes a Perform (weapon drill) check (see the section on skills near the end of Chapter 3) before the fight begins, using the check result in an attempt to influence the crowd (as described under Influencing NPC Attitudes on page 72 of the Player's Handbook). Once the fight begins, only certain actions change the crowd's attitude, as described in the table below. Note that the crowd's attitude toward each gladiator is tracked separately. It's possible for two inept gladiators to both be loathed by the spectators, and two veteran gladiators can both have the crowd on its feet cheering them on.

Table 4–4: Gladiator Crowd Reaction

Situation	Check	Consequence 1
Gladiator rolls natural 1 on attack roll	—	Attitude toward gladiator worsens
Gladiator confirms critical hit	—	Attitude toward gladiator improves
Successful feint in combat	Bluff vs. Sense Motive	2 Attitude toward opponent worsens
Successful demoralize opponent	Intimidate vs. level check	2 Attitude toward opponent worsens
Successful tumble through enemy square	DC 25 Tumble	Attitude toward you improves
Successful Perform (weapon drill) check	DC 20 Perform	Attitude toward you improves
Destroy opponent's weapon	See sunder rules	Attitude toward you improves
Trip opponent	See trip rules	Attitude toward you improves 3
Disarm opponent	See disarm rules	Attitude toward you improves 3
Pin an opponent	See grapple rules	Attitude toward you improves, attitude toward opponent worsens
Bull rush opponent 10 feet	4 See bull rush rules	Attitude toward you improves
Gladiator caught cheating	—	Attitude toward gladiator worsens by two steps

1 All attitude changes are one step (for example, indifferent to unfriendly) unless otherwise noted.
2 Special modifi ers apply to this check. See the appropriate skill description in the Player's Handbook.
3 If you are tripped or disarmed yourself in a failed attempt, the attitude toward you worsens.
4 If you fall prone during a failed attempt, the attitude toward you worsens.[/spoiler]

[info]Rolling Fortitude for Zultar by end of day.[/info]

[okay][blockquote]Rolled 1d2 : 2, total 2[/blockquote]
however i believe that it only cycles once i've gotten everything so its only swift claws i have left

[/okay]

[info]Ah, I see, I reread it again, I'll update it.[/info]

[info]There's a mistake on the grid map. Jin has x3 run, not x4. So he should have went 60 ft. forward and not 80 ft. as what was done. I don't think much of anything changes as other charge distances are within expected range. Updated the map, with the anklet movement (10 ft.) as well.

Run

You are swift of foot.

Benefit: When running, you move five times your normal speed (if wearing medium, light, or no armor and carrying no more than a medium load) or four times your speed (if wearing heavy armor or carrying a heavy load). If you make a jump after a running start (see Acrobatics), you gain a +4 bonus on your Acrobatics check. While running, you retain your Dexterity bonus to your Armor Class.

Normal: You move four times your speed while running (if wearing medium, light, or no armor and carrying no more than a medium load) or three times your speed (if wearing heavy armor or carrying a heavy load), and you lose your Dexterity bonus to AC.[/info]

[info]Zultar's fort
[blockquote]Rolled 1d20+8 : 13 + 8, total 21[/blockquote][/info]

Hang in there Charles, this is getting pretty chaotic! Markus commented to himself as he started moving south towards Serena. Dropping his crossbow then drawing his rapier and whip-dagger, Markus finished, Looks like a change of strategy might be better suited for now!
[info]Markus spends a point of ki to activate Deadly Strike against Serena[/info]
[info]Markus changes his stance to Battle Dragon's Stance[/info]

[info]Both actions above are Swift actions. Choose only one, and state the rest of your turn.[/info]

Good catch! Going with spending the ki point to activate Deadly Strike.

Markus will finish the turn with a charge attack using his rapier to Serena:
Hit:[blockquote]Rolled 1d20+13 : 9 + 13, total 22[/blockquote]
dmg:[blockquote]Rolled 4d6+6 : 2, 3, 5, 3 + 6, total 19[/blockquote]

[info]Lyolf then Zultar to take turn.[/info]

[info]Reminder for Lyolf and Zultar. Forced movement by 9/23/16.[/info]

"Odd..." the elf spoke aloud, whilst notching another arrow to his bow. "Just now, I had felt the passage of many days in the span of nary a one," he continued, to which his familiar responded quite simply:

"....You're getting old."

"By nary a day!" Lyolf immediately countered, as he pulled back the bow-string with a renewed vigor, bringing the tension, both figuratively and otherwise, to its absolute limits. Only after lining up a near-perfect shot, did he finally fire - and with great relish at that. He glared back at Uli, only to find the bird already done with its task, a rather raven-like imitation of a smug grin clear on its face. "Just who do you pick up after..?"

"I wonder."

[spoiler=Actions   ]
Lyolf
Swift: Dark Claim on Serena to recover "Frenzy Strike"
Free: 5 ft step as shown in grid map
Standard: Bow attack against Serena
Free: Stealth Check (Snipe) in generated gloom
Move: Sheath bow
Uli
Full-Round: Charge attack against Serena and using Frenzy attack as part of charge, making sure to move so as to stay above Serena while flanking with Markus (As shown in the gridmap)
[/spoiler]

Quote from: Lyolf
[error]
Attack [14 Base +2 Obsidian Reflection, +3 Accursed Will]: [blockquote]Rolled 1d20+16 : 2 + 16, total 18[/blockquote]
Damage (Weapon)  [+2 Obsidian Reflection]: [blockquote]Rolled 1d8+3 : 4 + 3, total 7[/blockquote]
Damage (Elemental Assault: Cold): [blockquote]Rolled 1d6 : 5, total 5[/blockquote]
Damage (Shock Weapon Enchant): [blockquote]Rolled 1d6 : 6, total 6[/blockquote]
Damage (Arcane Pool: Fire): [blockquote]Rolled 1d6 : 5, total 5[/blockquote]
Damage (Arcane Pool: Ice): [blockquote]Rolled 1d6 : 2, total 2[/blockquote]
[/error]

Quote from: Uli
[error]
Attack (Beak) [11 Base +2 Obsidian Reflection, +5 Death From Above, +2 Flanking]: [blockquote]Rolled 1d20+20 : 17 + 20, total 37[/blockquote]
Damage (Beak) [2 Base +2 Obsidian Reflection]: [blockquote]Rolled 1d6+4 : 4 + 4, total 8[/blockquote]
Damage (Frenzy Strike): [blockquote]Rolled 2d6 : 4, 5, total 9[/blockquote]
[/error]
[error]
Attack (Talon) [9 Base +2 Obsidian Reflection, +5 Death From Above, +2 Flanking]: [blockquote]Rolled 1d20+18 : 15 + 18, total 33[/blockquote]
Damage (Talon) [1 Base +2 Obsidian Reflection]: [blockquote]Rolled 1d6+3 : 1 + 3, total 4[/blockquote]
Damage (Frenzy Strike): [blockquote]Rolled 2d6 : 2, 1, total 3[/blockquote]
[/error]
[error]
Attack (Talon) [9 Base +2 Obsidian Reflection, +5 Death From Above, +2 Flanking]: [blockquote]Rolled 1d20+18 : 20 + 18, total 38[/blockquote]
Damage (Talon) [1 Base +2 Obsidian Reflection]: [blockquote]Rolled 1d6+3 : 4 + 3, total 7[/blockquote]
Damage (Frenzy Strike): [blockquote]Rolled 2d6 : 2, 3, total 5[/blockquote]
[/error]
[error]
Attack (Wing) [9 Base +2 Obsidian Reflection, +5 Death From Above, +2 Flanking]: [blockquote]Rolled 1d20+18 : 17 + 18, total 35[/blockquote]
Damage (Wing) [1 Base +2 Obsidian Reflection]: [blockquote]Rolled 1d6+3 : 1 + 3, total 4[/blockquote]
Damage (Frenzy Strike): [blockquote]Rolled 2d6 : 1, 2, total 3[/blockquote]
[/error]
[error]
Attack (Wing) [9 Base +2 Obsidian Reflection, +5 Death From Above, +2 Flanking]: [blockquote]Rolled 1d20+18 : 8 + 18, total 26[/blockquote]
Damage (Wing) [1 Base +2 Obsidian Reflection]: [blockquote]Rolled 1d6+3 : 4 + 3, total 7[/blockquote]
Damage (Frenzy Strike): [blockquote]Rolled 2d6 : 5, 6, total 11[/blockquote]
[/error]

Quote from: Crit Confirm
[error]
Attack (Talon) [9 Base +2 Obsidian Reflection, +5 Death From Above, +2 Flanking]: [blockquote]Rolled 1d20+18 : 1 + 18, total 19[/blockquote]
[/error]

[info]Forgot the snipe roll. Doing so now.[/info]

Snipe [15 Base +5 Cloak of Elvenkind +2 Voice in the Darkness -20 Snipe Penalty]: [blockquote]Rolled 1d20+2 : 20 + 2, total 22[/blockquote]

[info]Lyolf's Legion wins! Wait til around 5/13 (this weekend), for me to check on the players to see who's interested, as well as some minor DM prep work for the next part.

Exp and gold awarded shortly to the players.[/info]

QuoteGrid Map: Roll20.net (https://app.roll20.net/join/1454677/YCWVlw)

Battle Log
[spoiler]Round 1 begins.
Serena uses Potion of Barkskin +5
Lyolf casts shield.
Uli goes forward and readies an action of some sort.
Zultar fullround attacks Garret and deals 10 damage.
Garret uses Potion of Barkskin +5
Jin moves forward. Uli's readied action triggers and deals 13 damage.
Round 1 ends, round 2 begins
Serena gets an Animus point. Serena uses cure light wounds on Garret healing 6, then moves north 40 ft. jumping over caltrops with a successful acrobatics.
Markus attacks and hits, dealing 6 damage to Jin.
Lyolf attacks and misses.
Uli attacks and hits, dealing 22 damage.
Zultar charges Jin hits, dealing 42 damage. Zultar takes 23 damage from Jin's Flame Mantle. Jin teleports out.
Garret move forward 40 ft. grants +2 attack to himself.
Round 2 ends, round 3 begins
Serena gets an Animus point. Serena moves closer, purposefully leaving threatened square and gets +1 audience attitude. Serena spends 1 animus point to activate elemental attunement. 3 points for enhanced maneuver. Attacks and deals 8 damage, 1 bleed.
Markus drops crossbow, equips melee weapons, Ki point to active deadly insight on Serena, attacks Serena and misses.
Lyolf 5 ft. steps away. Attacks and misses. Attempts to stealth... Uli charges and deals 35 damage. Serena teleports out.
[/spoiler]

Audience Attitudes
[spoiler]The League of Extraordinary Merchants: Helpful(+2 atk, +2 dmg)
Lyolf's Legion: Hostile (-2 atk, -2 dmg)
Note: Do NOT add attitude modifiers to your rolls. Roll normally.[/spoiler]

Guild Member Votes
[spoiler]Kin's Fan Club: 0
Lyolf's Legion: 0[/spoiler]

Initiative Order
[spoiler]Serena: 28
Markus: 27
Lyolf: 19
Zultar: 16
Garret: 10
Jin: 5[/spoiler]

Damage Taken and Status
[spoiler]Markus: 0, stance of piercing rays
Serena: 35, 30 AC, inner sphere stance, barkskin +5, affected by Markus' Deadly Insight (3 rounds) affected by Lyolf's Claim (2 rounds)
Lyolf: 0, formless dance, shield (cast on round 1), current stealth roll: 27
Zultar: 29, stance of aggression, 1 bleed
Garret: 4, 29 AC, barskin +5, +2 attack affected by Garret's enhancement pool
Jin: 81, stance of the defending shell, teleported out[/spoiler]

Current Resources
[spoiler]Serena:
[spoiler]Animus: 7 (total) -4 (used) = 3
Elemental Attunement: Fire
Available Maneuvers: Shards of Iron Strike, Bronze Knuckle, Dimensional Strike, Inner Sense, Swift Claws
Used Maneuvers: Disturbing Blow
Withheld Maneuvers:[/spoiler][/spoiler]

Resources Spent
[spoiler]Markus: 1 ki point
Serena: Cure Light Wounds x1
Lyolf:
Zultar:
Garret:
Jin:[/spoiler]

Gladiator Rules
[spoiler]Gladiators and the Crowd
A gladiatorial fight follows the normal rules for combat in the D&D game, with one exception: The presence of the crowd can inspire or demoralize a gladiator. Treat the crowd as a single NPC, and use its attitude toward each gladiator to track the morale bonus or penalty he receives. If the crowd is friendly toward a gladiator, that gladiator gets a +1 morale bonus on attack and damage rolls. If the crowd is helpful, the gladiator gets a +2 morale bonus on attack and damage rolls. An indifferent or unfriendly crowd confers no bonus or penalty, but a crowd that's hostile to a gladiator confers a -1 penalty on attack and damage rolls. Unless a particular gladiator is exceptionally well known, the crowd starts indifferent to both combatants. Each gladiator typically makes a Perform (weapon drill) check (see the section on skills near the end of Chapter 3) before the fight begins, using the check result in an attempt to influence the crowd (as described under Influencing NPC Attitudes on page 72 of the Player's Handbook). Once the fight begins, only certain actions change the crowd's attitude, as described in the table below. Note that the crowd's attitude toward each gladiator is tracked separately. It's possible for two inept gladiators to both be loathed by the spectators, and two veteran gladiators can both have the crowd on its feet cheering them on.

Table 4–4: Gladiator Crowd Reaction

Situation	Check	Consequence 1
Gladiator rolls natural 1 on attack roll	—	Attitude toward gladiator worsens
Gladiator confirms critical hit	—	Attitude toward gladiator improves
Successful feint in combat	Bluff vs. Sense Motive	2 Attitude toward opponent worsens
Successful demoralize opponent	Intimidate vs. level check	2 Attitude toward opponent worsens
Successful tumble through enemy square	DC 25 Tumble	Attitude toward you improves
Successful Perform (weapon drill) check	DC 20 Perform	Attitude toward you improves
Destroy opponent's weapon	See sunder rules	Attitude toward you improves
Trip opponent	See trip rules	Attitude toward you improves 3
Disarm opponent	See disarm rules	Attitude toward you improves 3
Pin an opponent	See grapple rules	Attitude toward you improves, attitude toward opponent worsens
Bull rush opponent 10 feet	4 See bull rush rules	Attitude toward you improves
Gladiator caught cheating	—	Attitude toward gladiator worsens by two steps

1 All attitude changes are one step (for example, indifferent to unfriendly) unless otherwise noted.
2 Special modifi ers apply to this check. See the appropriate skill description in the Player's Handbook.
3 If you are tripped or disarmed yourself in a failed attempt, the attitude toward you worsens.
4 If you fall prone during a failed attempt, the attitude toward you worsens.[/spoiler]

Zultar was green. Very green. Very green and very red, puzzled as to why his teeth and horns met a warm sensation where he expected metal juts and dirt, or whatever weird stuff Jin put on his shoulder guards. It was so warm that it made Zultar feel warm and fuzzy inside AND out-

Jin's Flame Mantle made Zultar so very comfortable.

Normally when one's relaxed, their muscles tend to loosen. Oh, but not Zultar: if anything his muscles tense up in fear of what unexpected comfort crawls up in the heat of battle. Battle is not comfortable after all, so why should there be misfounded comfort! There must be some grave error here! Zultar doesn't fit the standard in any case, so It'd come as no surprise that Zultar clenched his teeth firmer and more obnoxiously on Jin's armor in the attempts to mangle it. He broke a tooth that day. And as usual, his short temper.

Just as Zultar was grunting curses at Jin's shiny armor, a bright white light blinded his vision.

"The Sun must have...EXPLODED!" Zultar thought, Still covered in the light, Zultar stuttered around, covering his eyes and wailing his stout body everywhich way. It occurred to him that if the sun EXPLODED, that all the meat in the world must be cooking! Zultar's mind reeled at the thought, of meat unending. But more importantly, that the sun would prevent him from vengeance (and we mean bite) upon Jin's face. That Jin was capable of such a feat shocked Zultar, made him feel small in this world. But also gave him courage-

Zultar survived the Sun exploding.

-Then Zultar had to remember about the white lights of his previous fights. Ahhh. So maybe not, Zultar thought. But it did not change Zultar's will to fight Jin.

You see, earlier Zultar was convinced that Jin's wares were spectacular, wondrous in all meat applications, particularly this "Jin Scythe" of which he used to relish many dishes, not that Zultar knew how to cook well but he enjoyed the crooked Jin Scythe narcissisticly shaped like his own name. Zultar happened to be cutting up some relish for his most PRIZED RELISH of the WEEK far into the night. It would take a long time until the timely preparations to complete his most magnificent masterpiece of a meal would be finished and so Zultar willed in within himself to stay yonder the night. It was during this time he noticed something occurring to his savings, his pile of gold, oft away on a nearby cutting board. Zultar saw his money magically flow into the Jin Scythe at hand, the scythe became more and more golden, more glorious, more illustrious, feeding greater and bigger amounts of gold each time without stop, without rest...LIKE JIN!!!

Zultar thought to himself for a moment.

He could care less for the money, but he could nor forgive his belongings becoming...GOLD!!
"HOW TOXIC! HOW MOCKING! For it to become GOLD instead of MEAT! What bigger WASTE can there be! RAWRRRR!!" And ever since the morning before this very fight, Zultar promised himself to quickly end Jin. Inexcusable behavior would be the least of Zultar's fathoms of Jin: the bright light at present did not mean Jin's end, or it might've been the sun exploding, who knows. For all Zultar could know, it was just another one of Jin's pesky tricks, a fake burst of light! Perhaps Jin teleported, Zultar glanced back on where he thought Llyof might be in the light. Maybe Jin's "Ass Send Chia" (another name for Essentia I'm sure,) allowed him to make maneuvers much like that dastardly Llyof fellow. Zultar did not care much for other meatbag's fighting skills and now he could only regret not learning how mages cast meat-cooking fireballs, or in this case, what exactly Jin's actions here were exactly. It could also be possible that Jin simply jumped in the confusion and was still in, Zultar couldn't so easily believe that Jin was offed just like that. Zultar was aware members of Galas'nor could jump very high. Begrudgingly, Zultar pictured Kin so easily gliding through the air, although not very impressively, Zultar thought to himself it was an acrobatic skill that would certainly break away from any gaps, gaps Zultar could not afford losing towards Jin and his "Ass Send Chia". But wait! Jin's been known to pull more than just simple parlor tricks. I've heard he can even...TRANSFORM!! So maybe-

It was then that out of the bright white that a small fist struck Zultar's jaw. A female dress in blue entered his sights as the clearly evident white light of Jin's transformation sequence faded away.

"THAT JIN TRANSFORMED INTO THIS UGLY, THIN MEATBAG! I SEE YOUR TRICK FOOL!" So it was true indeed! Jin CAN transform! Why he choose a frail, weak damsel-meatbag with pretty hair couldn't be any less confusing, or perhaps Jin hoped to appeal to Zultar's carnival desires. Not that it would ever work considering Zultar's meat loving obsession made no room for any sort of attraction...

Zultar's mind dazed for a few moments against the fist of his most dire foe, but whatever struck him wasn't enough to knock him indefinitely. Zultar's prowe told him that his opponent, Jin, wasn't as powerful as Zultar once imagined.

"HAHAHA! YOU PUNCH LIKE A LITTLE GIRL, JIN!" Zultar was about to unsheathe his treasured falchion, his blood boiling at the chance to slice Jin into pieces. However, Zultar quickly dropped the motion. Jin's next blow was already coming so that Zultar had to draw out a set of weapons more easily accessible: a bottle of fat and a jar of oil. Weapons Zultar knew he could count on to face against this "Ass Send Chia" Jin!

Zultar gripped his bottle of livid fat, guiding his opponent up his sleeve when a ghastly black blur whisped by, charging straight into Jin's bossom before Zultar's plan could be executed-

Uli, the black raven, had pierced through Jin's shemale form.

Another white light shrouded the mortal combat in blinding mystery. And Zultar knew better. Jin was not out. Too simple. Too weak. This light wasn't the safety teleport that Zultar was familiar with when he victoriously struck down Kin and the others. No, this was simply a ruse, yet another...

TRANSFORMATION SEQUENCE! Zultar wouldn't fall for the same trick twice. Or thrice. He looked around him, the white dispersing once more. His eyes caught on to his fellow blockheads, Llyof and Markus of Llyof's Legion. Maybe Jin turned into one of them! Perhaps in the light, one of them was taken down and Jin assumed their form! Zultar stomped his right foot into the ground and was about to leap in misguided fury when he saw a third figure, opposite of where Markus and Llyof stood, their gazes against Zultar's, looking past him, looking at the third figure. It could only be another one of Jin's plentiful disguises. The real one was right there. Staring at Zultar. Bewitching his feral glare.

THAT, was Jin.

Therefore Zultar charged on all-fours towards Garret with a bottle of fat in one hand and a jar of oil in the other, sweat beading through the air, yells strangling the air.

He didn't remember quite what happened next.