[S] Amdran: APPROACH

/==| BEGIN |==\


GalayisYesterday at 4:54 PM
The staircase extends for dozens of feet, the walls enclosing around as you descend further into the belly of the beast. Torches burning with bright blue flames illuminate the passage as you reach the end of the stairs to find yourself staring at the beginning stretch of a winding corridor with curved walls and ceiling of stony scales.
a familiar voice rings through the air as you step off the stairs,

SO YOU HAVE COME
YOU STAND AT THE FOOT OF THE HOLDING CHAMBER OF WHAT WAS ONCE THE KEY TO THIS LAND'S SALVATION
YOU HAVE CLAIMED THE FIRST TWO SHARDS, AND AS WITH THE REMAINING, YOU MUST STAND TRIAL ONCE MORE.

Spinydoughnut33Yesterday at 5:00 PM
Amdran calls out:
"I.am.a.Knight."
"I.do.what.is.needed.of.me."
"If.that.includes.kicking.your.ass,so.be.it."

GalayisYesterday at 5:02 PM
THIS TRIAL SHALL HENCEFORTH COMMENCE.
COME FORTH, KNIGHT.

Spinydoughnut33Yesterday at 5:02 PM
Amdran approaches them.

GalayisYesterday at 5:04 PM
As the last of the bears steps off of the stairs, the passageway behind you all closes in the manner of a predator's jaw as it engulfs its prey, before beginning to close in on you and the bears.

BEFORE YOU LIES A GAUNTLET 600 PACES LONG. CONQUER IT BEFORE THE BEAST DEVOURS YOU AND YOU MAY FACE ME.
600 ft. remaining | 10 rounds left.
ROLL INITIATIVE

AvraeBOTYesterday at 5:05 PM
@Spinydoughnut33  :game_die:
Result: 1d20 (8) + 0
Total: 8
@Galayis  :game_die:
Result: 1d20 (14) + 1
Total: 15

GalayisYesterday at 5:06 PM
Turn order:

Cura -> You+Bears
right as Cura finishes his sentence, the ground beneath you quakes as a stone spike erupts forth toward you.

AvraeBOTYesterday at 5:07 PM
@Galayis  :game_die:
Result: 1d20 (20) + (13/ 6)
Total: 22
Critical Hit!

Spinydoughnut33Yesterday at 5:07 PM
oh

AvraeBOTYesterday at 5:09 PM
@Galayis  :game_die:
Result: ( 10d8 (2, 4, 5, 6, 1, 6, 4, 6, 5, 7) + 2 ) / 2
Total: 24

GalayisYesterday at 5:10 PM
The spikes make headway as they fail to pierce your armor, but pummel it greatly for 24 damage.
YOUR TURN

Spinydoughnut33Yesterday at 5:11 PM
So, it's just a long corridor that's closing in behind us? No enemy in sight?

GalayisYesterday at 5:12 PM
a long corridor in the shape of a coiled snake, leading to the arena you see in the strife map sheet
a big spiral in other words

Spinydoughnut33Yesterday at 5:16 PM
Amdran could get there faster if he just ran, but he can't leave the bears behind. Something might happen to them.

He hops on Bawboh and enters Iron Stance. he begins the trek around the spiral.

GalayisYesterday at 5:25 PM
570 ft. remaining | 9 rounds remaining
The bears follow suit and Dash ahead, leaving you trailing behind as the stone maw sprouts spikes of its own and closes in by 60 ft. digging into you and Bawboh as it forces you both ahead to where the remaining bears are.
540 ft. remaining

AvraeBOTYesterday at 5:25 PM
@Galayis  :game_die:
Result: ( 10d8 (5, 6, 4, 1, 5, 5, 7, 6, 3, 4) ) / 4
Total: 11

GalayisYesterday at 5:25 PM
you and Bawboh both take 11 damage from the spikes as yet more from underneath erupt forward to halt your advance.

AvraeBOTYesterday at 5:25 PM
@Galayis  :game_die:
Result: 1d20 (14) + ( 13 / 6 )
Total: 16

GalayisYesterday at 5:26 PM
ROLL CONTESTING ACROBATICS VS DC 16

Spinydoughnut33Yesterday at 5:26 PM
oh no

AvraeBOTYesterday at 5:26 PM
@Spinydoughnut33  :game_die:
Result: 1d20 (18) + 0
Total: 18

Spinydoughnut33Yesterday at 5:26 PM
oh okay

GalayisYesterday at 5:27 PM
Steering Bawboh deftly, you manage to jump away from the spikes as they collide with the stone maw behind.
YOUR TURN

Spinydoughnut33Yesterday at 5:28 PM
Amdran wonders if creating a shortcut would be cheating or not.

GalayisYesterday at 5:29 PM
what are rules, really?

Spinydoughnut33Yesterday at 5:30 PM
You know what, voice in his head? You're certainly right about that.
Amdran attempts to create a hole in the inner wall big enough for him and the bears to pass through.

GalayisYesterday at 5:31 PM
Cura's voice rings out,
AN EXPECTED MOVE

ROLL TO-HIT

Spinydoughnut33Yesterday at 5:31 PM
"You.know.I.had.to.try."

AvraeBOTYesterday at 5:31 PM
@Spinydoughnut33  :game_die:
Result: 1d20 (19) + 12
Total: 31

@Galayis  :game_die:
Result: 1d20 (3) + 13
Total: 16

GalayisYesterday at 5:33 PM
As you attempt to transmute a hole in the adjacent wall, you feel a force violently pushing back. Mustering forth as much strength as possible, you succeed in overpowering it by a great degree.
The resulting hole bypasses a significant section of the passageway, granting you and the bears a massive lead on the stone maw
360 ft. remaining
That'll cost you a major action, in total

Spinydoughnut33Yesterday at 5:35 PM
Amdran uses all of his and Bawboh's movement speed to travel down the corridor normally for 30 more ft.

GalayisYesterday at 5:36 PM
330 ft. remaining | 8 rounds left.
The bears continue dashing ahead, taking a 30 ft. lead on you and Bawboh.
AN IMPRESSIVE SHOW OF FORCE. I SHALL RESPOND IN KIND
The walls erupt as stone hands burst out and grab you, attempting to fling you off of Bawboh and force you prone.

AvraeBOTYesterday at 5:39 PM
@Galayis
Rolling 2 iterations...
1d20 (3) + 18 = 21
1d20 (20) + 18 = 38
59 total.

GalayisYesterday at 5:39 PM
ROLL CONTESTING ATHLETICS

AvraeBOTYesterday at 5:40 PM
@Spinydoughnut33  :game_die:
Result: 1d20 (19) + 17
Total: 36

@Spinydoughnut33  :game_die:
Result: 1d20 (13) + 17
Total: 30

Spinydoughnut33Yesterday at 5:40 PM
damn, so close

GalayisYesterday at 5:40 PM
Despite your best efforts, the stone hands succeed in flinging you off of Bawboh, slamming you prone to the ground next to him.

GalayisYesterday at 5:42 PM
You hear the stone maw let out a roar through the shortcut, a surprising discovery, before it rockets forward and gives you a bad feeling about your current lead.
330 ft. remaining
YOUR TURN

Spinydoughnut33Yesterday at 5:47 PM
Okay, time for a math problem:
If Amdran stands against the outer wall, how far—in a straight line—can he fling himself down the corridor before he hits the outer wall again (while avoiding the inner wall) if he used a 50 Cal. of Kickass to launch himself?

GalayisYesterday at 5:47 PM
better problem - why not just Dash

Spinydoughnut33Yesterday at 5:48 PM
But muh rule of cool

GalayisYesterday at 5:48 PM
and basically as far as the max distance is allowed for by 50 calibers of kickass
at least as long as you don't mind grinding your face against the ceiling

Spinydoughnut33Yesterday at 5:49 PM
Yeah, he'll just get up and dash.

GalayisYesterday at 5:49 PM
long, wide, but not tall this corridor is
280 ft. remaining | 7 rounds left.
The bears decide to maintain pace with you for now.
The walls, and now ceiling, erupt with yet more stone hands aiming for you.

AvraeBOTYesterday at 5:52 PM
@Galayis
Rolling 2 iterations...
1d20 (8) + 18 = 26
1d20 (19) + 18 = 37
63 total.

GalayisYesterday at 5:52 PM
ROLL CONTESTING ATHLETICS

AvraeBOTYesterday at 5:54 PM
@Spinydoughnut33
Rolling 2 iterations...
1d20 (8) + 17 = 25
1d20 (11) + 17 = 28
53 total.

GalayisYesterday at 5:54 PM
Once more, the stone hands overpower you, slamming you prone to the ground after sending you flying 30 ft. backward
310 ft. remaining
The stone maw's roar can be heard as it rockets forward again, stopping just 20 ft. shy of your grounded face
YOUR TURN

Spinydoughnut33Yesterday at 5:58 PM
You know, he has an idea. Amdran uses Temporal Transformation for the very first time to create a shield out of some of his Bulwark Crystal.
Using a Minor Mass to make it a minor action.

GalayisYesterday at 6:01 PM
Bulwark Crystals: Gain an additional +(P/2) to-hit, which is unaffected by anything that would reduce or negate to-hit bonuses, and +P bonus true damage

Spinydoughnut33Yesterday at 6:02 PM
I thought, specific to the type of weapon, but okay, i guess that makes sense
He then dashes to try to catch up with the bears.

GalayisYesterday at 6:03 PM
260 ft. remaining | 6 rounds left.
The bears move along quickly, keeping a pace of currently 20 ft. ahead of you
This time, the stone hands emerge from the floor as they charge toward you.

AvraeBOTYesterday at 6:05 PM
@Galayis
Rolling 2 iterations...
1d20 (13) + 18 = 31
1d20 (3) + 18 = 21
52 total.

GalayisYesterday at 6:05 PM
ROLL CONTESTING ATHLETICS

AvraeBOTYesterday at 6:06 PM
@Spinydoughnut33
Rolling 2 iterations...
1d20 (15) + 17 = 32
1d20 (2) + 17 = 19
51 total.

Spinydoughnut33Yesterday at 6:07 PM
oh boy

GalayisYesterday at 6:07 PM
Just barely do you manage to bat away the boulder-handed assault as the stone maw continues its chase, stopping just 10 ft. shy of you.
YOUR TURN

Spinydoughnut33Yesterday at 6:08 PM
Amdran attempts his shortcut trick again, making the hole 10 ft in front of him so it's equidistant from him and the bears.

AvraeBOTYesterday at 6:10 PM
@Spinydoughnut33  :game_die:
Result: 1d20 (5) + 12
Total: 17

GalayisYesterday at 6:10 PM
I SHALL NOT ALLOW YOU TO SO EASILY SLIP THROUGH THE BEAST'S GRASP AGAIN

AvraeBOTYesterday at 6:10 PM
@Galayis
Rolling 2 iterations...
1d20 (15) + 13 = 28
1d20 (6) + 13 = 19
47 total.

GalayisYesterday at 6:11 PM
Though valiant your effort is, Cura quickly negates it with greater strength than before.

Spinydoughnut33Yesterday at 6:13 PM
Amdran runs up to and mounts Bawboh, moving as far as he can, and then braces for impact with the encroaching beast.

GalayisYesterday at 6:15 PM
240 ft. remaining | 5 rounds left.
Davijo and Literi run ahead while you mount Bawboh and brace for impact.
The wall erupts with a stone spike aimed squarely at Bawboh as the stone maw begins to approach

AvraeBOTYesterday at 6:16 PM
@Galayis  :game_die:
Result: 1d20 (16) + ( 13 / 2 )
Total: 22

Spinydoughnut33Yesterday at 6:16 PM
Amdran uses Protect Mount + His shield's block

AvraeBOTYesterday at 6:17 PM
@Spinydoughnut33  :game_die:
Result: 1d4 (2)
Total: 2

GalayisYesterday at 6:17 PM
noice
Practically diving down to protect Bawboh from the spikes, you barely succeed in deflecting them.
The stone maw then slams into both of you and forces you both back in line with the other bears

AvraeBOTYesterday at 6:18 PM
@Galayis  :game_die:
Result: ( 10d8 (3, 5, 5, 4, 6, 4, 3, 7, 2, 4) ) / 2
Total: 21

GalayisYesterday at 6:18 PM
You and Bawboh take 21 damage as a result
210 ft. remaining
YOUR TURN

Spinydoughnut33Yesterday at 6:19 PM
Amdran tries, again, to create a shortcut.

AvraeBOTYesterday at 6:19 PM
@Spinydoughnut33  :game_die:
Result: 1d20 (10) + 12
Total: 22

@Galayis
Rolling 2 iterations...
1d20 (5) + 13 = 18
1d20 (11) + 13 = 24
42 total.

Spinydoughnut33Yesterday at 6:20 PM
damn

GalayisYesterday at 6:20 PM
You muster greater strength than before, but come barely short of success

Spinydoughnut33Yesterday at 6:22 PM
Alright, then he continues further as far as he can.

GalayisYesterday at 6:23 PM
180 ft. remaining | 4 rounds left.
Davijo and Literi Dash ahead to keep the current safe distance they have from the stone maw, stopping 30 ft. ahead of you and Bawboh.
Thereafter, spikes erupt from both above and below, but this time targeting Davijo and Literi

AvraeBOTYesterday at 6:25 PM
@Galayis
Rolling 2 iterations...
1d20 (20) + 13 = 33
1d20 (1) + 13 = 14
47 total.

Spinydoughnut33Yesterday at 6:25 PM
oh

GalayisYesterday at 6:25 PM
And in a fucking wild turn of events, the spikes end up colliding with and destroying each other
The stone maw seems to groan as it momentarily slows down in its pursuit, stopping just shy of reaching you
180 ft. remaining
YOUR TURN

Spinydoughnut33Yesterday at 6:28 PM
Now, if I were to use some Mass while creating the shortcut, would that help?

GalayisYesterday at 6:28 PM
ye, you can also take advantage to your attack roll in that case

Spinydoughnut33Yesterday at 6:32 PM
Alright, Minor Mass it is.

AvraeBOTYesterday at 6:32 PM
@Spinydoughnut33
Rolling 2 iterations...
1d20 (3) + 12 = 15
1d20 (6) + 12 = 18
33 total.

Spinydoughnut33Yesterday at 6:32 PM
wow

AvraeBOTYesterday at 6:33 PM
@Galayis
Rolling 2 iterations...
1d20 (8) + 13 = 21
1d20 (17) + 13 = 30
51 total.

GalayisYesterday at 6:33 PM
Cura's really got a tight grip on this "no shortcut" gib he's been doing since you first tried it

Spinydoughnut33Yesterday at 6:35 PM
Amdran ain't giving up on it just yet.

Amdran gives Bawboh a break by switching over to Davijo.
Further down he goes.

GalayisYesterday at 6:36 PM
congratulations on doing all that to functionally move only 30 ft. forward
150 ft. remaining | 3 rounds left.
Bawboh dashes after Literi as they both make it 30 ft. ahead of you.
Stone hands erupt from the walls and floor, this time with spikes sprouting from their palms, aimed squarely at you.

AvraeBOTYesterday at 6:37 PM
@Galayis  :game_die:
Result: 1d20 (14) + 13
Total: 27
@Galayis  :game_die:
Result: 1d4 (2)
Total: 2
@Galayis  :game_die:
Result: ( 10d8 (5, 5, 6, 1, 4, 7, 3, 2, 7, 1) + 2 ) / 2
Total: 21

GalayisYesterday at 6:39 PM
Even with shield in hand, you fail to block every single hand as they pierce your armor and threaten to send you flying off of Davijo's back.

Spinydoughnut33Yesterday at 6:39 PM
Amdran uses Iron Stance to attempt to reduce damage.

AvraeBOTYesterday at 6:39 PM
@Spinydoughnut33  :game_die:
Result: 1d20 (15) + 12
Total: 27

Spinydoughnut33Yesterday at 6:39 PM
damn

GalayisYesterday at 6:40 PM
ROLL CONTESTING ATHLETICS TO REMAIN MOUNTED

AvraeBOTYesterday at 6:40 PM
@Galayis
Rolling 2 iterations...
1d20 (9) + 18 = 27
1d20 (7) + 18 = 25
52 total.

@Spinydoughnut33
Rolling 2 iterations...
1d20 (4) + 17 = 21
1d20 (14) + 17 = 31
52 total.

GalayisYesterday at 6:41 PM
Taking 21 damage, you remain steadfast in spite of the strength behind the stone hands and maintain your mounted position
The stone maw groans again and lurches forward just far enough to barely not reach you and Davijo
150 ft. remaining
YOUR TURN

Spinydoughnut33Yesterday at 6:42 PM
Amdran will just straight up Move + Dash this round.

GalayisYesterday at 6:43 PM
90 ft. remaining | 2 rounds left.
The two other bears dash ahead to maintain their 30 ft. lead on you.
From the ceiling directly above you sprouts a single, massive spike bearing down on your position.

AvraeBOTYesterday at 6:45 PM
@Galayis  :game_die:
Result: 1d20 (4) + 13
Total: 17

Spinydoughnut33Yesterday at 6:45 PM
Don't even need a shield for that.

GalayisYesterday at 6:46 PM
You adeptly steer davijo away from the spike as it crashes into the ground where you just stood
The stone maw unleashes a reinvigorated roar before barreling toward you, stopping just shy of reaching you again.
90 ft. remaining
YOUR TURN

Spinydoughnut33Yesterday at 6:49 PM
He'll Move + Dash one more time. However, he'll motion for the two other bears to maintain position with him.

GalayisYesterday at 6:50 PM
30 ft. remaining | 1 round left.
Just ahead, around the final curve, you see a brighter source of light pouring into the corridor.
That light is summarily blocked out by three massive spikes bearing down on all three bears from the walls and ceiling.

AvraeBOTYesterday at 6:52 PM
@Galayis
Rolling 3 iterations...
1d20 (15) + 13 = 28
1d20 (15) + 13 = 28
1d20 (19) + 13 = 32
88 total.
@Galayis
Rolling 3 iterations...
( 10d8 (1, 8, 3, 7, 6, 1, 4, 5, 7, 5) + 2 ) / 2 = 24
( 10d8 (6, 1, 5, 8, 2, 6, 8, 6, 7, 4) + 2 ) / 2 = 27
( 10d8 (5, 7, 5, 2, 3, 2, 8, 8, 2, 3) + 2 ) / 2 = 23
74 total.

GalayisYesterday at 6:55 PM
The spikes collide with the bears in an explosion of dust and stone fragments that fills the corridor entirely for a brief second as Davijo, Bawboh, and Literi take 24, 27, and 23 damage respectively
The stone maw makes one final, roaring lurch forward before stopping just shy of you and the bears.
30 ft. remaining
YOUR TURN

Spinydoughnut33Yesterday at 7:02 PM
Amdran uses Minor Mass to Temporally Transform his Shield into a Lance.

Amdran uses his first 30 ft of movement to reach the entrance, and then his dash to attempt to ram Cura with it.

GalayisYesterday at 7:03 PM
Blasting through the entrance, you find Cura standing next to a pedestal holding a black, rusted piece of metal
YOU HAVE DONE WELL TO SURPASS THE BEAST'S GAUNTLET
Cura's voice echoes through the arena you both stand in, what looks like the stage to an unusually grand amphitheater.
The light of a setting sun pours into the arena from open space above, illuminating the walls with tints of darkening blue light
The stone maw crashes into the entrance behind you, sealing the arena off as Cura finishes his sentence
SO BEGINS THE FINAL PHASE OF YOUR TRIAL. DEFEAT OR BYPASS ME TO GRASP THE SHARD AND CLAIM ITS POWER.

YOUR STRENGTH IS UNDENIABLE, BUT YOU MUST DRAW IT FORTH EVERMORE SHOULD YOU WISH TO GRASP HOPE IN SAVING THIS LAND
Brandishing a spear of broader blade and magnificent steel and armor shining jet-black in the twilight, Cura takes a battle stance

Spinydoughnut33Yesterday at 7:14 PM
Amdran smiles.

"I'm.glad.to.give.this.theater.Its.final.show."

"En!Garde!"

GalayisYesterday at 7:14 PM
ROLL
INITIATIVE

AvraeBOTYesterday at 7:15 PM
@Spinydoughnut33  :game_die:
Result: 1d20 (10) + 0
Total: 10

@Galayis  :game_die:
Result: 1d20 (13) + 1
Total: 14

GalayisYesterday at 7:17 PM
Turn order:

Cura, Guardian of Creation -> You+Bears
AC: 24
Fort - 24 | Ref - 15 | Will - 15
Entering into the stance of a warlord, nay, a champion of strife, Cura Charges forth, spear pointed straight forward.

AvraeBOTYesterday at 7:19 PM
@Galayis  :game_die:
Result: 1d20 (14) + 13
Total: 27
@Galayis  :game_die:
Result: 5d10 (7, 3, 5, 1, 2) + 10
Total: 28

GalayisYesterday at 7:21 PM
Cura swings the butt of his spear around to strike you in a taunt of your abilities

AvraeBOTYesterday at 7:21 PM
@Galayis  :game_die:
vs. will: 1d20 (8) + 13
Total: 21

GalayisYesterday at 7:22 PM
gain advantage to-hit against Cura but Cura gains advantage to-hit and damage against you.
10/10 rounds remaining
YOUR TURN

Spinydoughnut33Yesterday at 7:25 PM
Amdran utilizes his Lance against Cura. (Just going off of Re-skinned Spearkind)

AvraeBOTYesterday at 7:26 PM
@Spinydoughnut33
Rolling 2 iterations...
1d20 (11) + 12 = 23
1d20 (17) + 12 = 29
52 total.
@Spinydoughnut33  :game_die:
Result: 4d8 (2, 1, 1, 7) + 7
Total: 18

Spinydoughnut33Yesterday at 7:30 PM
After that, he uses his Help action on Bawboh.
He does not move.

GalayisYesterday at 7:49 PM
You pierce Cura's shoulder and he looks at you with grave determination, as he did the first time.
The bears surround him and unleash a torrent of attacks.

AvraeBOTYesterday at 7:50 PM
@Galayis
Rolling 2 iterations...
1d20 (15) + 13 = 28
1d20 (8) + 13 = 21
49 total.
@Galayis  :game_die:
Result: 3d10 (8, 6, 9) + 10
Total: 33
@Galayis  :game_die:
grapple: 1d20 (9) + 13
Total: 22
@Galayis  :game_die:
contesting Athletics: 1d20 (8) + 18
Total: 26

GalayisYesterday at 7:51 PM
Bawboh tears into Cura with a vicious bite to his side for 33 damage before failing to initiate a grapple.

AvraeBOTYesterday at 7:51 PM
@Galayis
Rolling 2 iterations...
1d20 (18) + 10 = 28
1d20 (10) + 10 = 20
48 total.
@Galayis  :game_die:
Result: 3d6 (1, 3, 5) + 7
Total: 16

GalayisYesterday at 7:52 PM
Literi swipes away at Cura, landing just his first attack for 16 damage
Davijo Helps Literi with his second attack, giving him another brief window

AvraeBOTYesterday at 7:53 PM
@Galayis  :game_die:
Result: 1d20 (5) + 10
Total: 15

GalayisYesterday at 7:53 PM
Literi fails to seize that window of opportunity, however
Davijo then proceeds to protect you.

AvraeBOTYesterday at 7:54 PM
@Galayis  :game_die:
Reverent Claw: 3d4 (2, 2, 2) + 7
Total: 13

GalayisYesterday at 7:54 PM
13 damage reduced on next attack targeting you
By the end of the bears' onslaught, Cura is already looking like he's starting to hurt.
9/10 rounds of Goading Strike left
Cura then speaks briefly,

YOUR COMPANIONS ARE POWERFUL INDEED. TREASURE THEM...

before vanishing into the floor.

Spinydoughnut33Yesterday at 8:00 PM
"I.plan.on.it."

"It's.the.least.I.can.do."

GalayisYesterday at 8:01 PM
seconds later, a massive spike erupts from the ground, aimed squarely at you.

AvraeBOTYesterday at 8:01 PM
@Galayis
Rolling 2 iterations...
1d20 (19) + 18 = 37
1d20 (6) + 18 = 24
61 total.
@Galayis
Rolling 2 iterations...
12d8 (1, 8, 8, 1, 3, 5, 4, 2, 1, 1, 5, 4) + 15 = 58
12d8 (7, 7, 4, 4, 6, 2, 1, 3, 4, 3, 7, 2) + 15 = 65
123 total.

GalayisYesterday at 8:03 PM
The spike impales you for 66 reduced to 53 damage, Cura reappearing in front of the pedestal thereafter and entering an additional stance to his current
Reverent Claw: (13/3) = +4 to-hit/damage on Davijo's next turn
Unstoppable - +5 AC for one round

AvraeBOTYesterday at 8:04 PM
@Galayis  :game_die:
Phalanx: 1d4 (3)
Total: 3

GalayisYesterday at 8:05 PM
YOUR TURN

Spinydoughnut33Yesterday at 8:11 PM
Amdran creates a Major Mass Spike immediately to the west of Cura, attempting to both harm him and push him away from the pedestal.

AvraeBOTYesterday at 8:12 PM
@Spinydoughnut33
Rolling 2 iterations...
1d20 (14) + 12 = 26
1d20 (14) + 12 = 26
52 total.

Spinydoughnut33Yesterday at 8:12 PM
ok

GalayisYesterday at 8:12 PM
Cura dodges underneath the spike as it extends and pierces the eastern wall of the arena
The bears swarm Cura once more, unleashing another onslaught of attacks

AvraeBOTYesterday at 8:14 PM
@Galayis  :game_die:
Result: 1d20 (7) + 13
Total: 20

GalayisYesterday at 8:14 PM
Bawboh goes for another bite and misses

AvraeBOTYesterday at 8:14 PM
@Galayis
Rolling 2 iterations...
1d20 (5) + 10 = 15
1d20 (12) + 10 = 22
37 total.
@Galayis  :game_die:
Result: 1d20 (1) + 10
Total: 11
Critical Fail!

Spinydoughnut33Yesterday at 8:14 PM
oh no

GalayisYesterday at 8:14 PM
Literi misses both his swipes, nothing too bad
!multiroll d20+14

AvraeBOTYesterday at 8:15 PM
@Galayis  :game_die:
Result: 1d20 (1) + 14
Total: 15
Critical Fail!
@Galayis  :game_die:
Result: 1d20 (13) + 14
Total: 27

GalayisYesterday at 8:15 PM
Davijo makes an empowered attempt to strike at Cura, but misses by a close margin
8/10 rounds of Goading Strike left
Cura vanishes into the floor once more before conjuring an extra large pillar and launching Davijo away to the eastern edge of the arena.

AvraeBOTYesterday at 8:18 PM
@Galayis  :game_die:
Result: 1d6 (6)
Total: 6

GalayisYesterday at 8:18 PM
The force of the launch sends Davijo crashing into the wall for 6 damage
Cura enters his Unstoppable stance once more before swapping his grip on his spear to take on the prowess of an Unrivaled Protector

AvraeBOTYesterday at 8:20 PM
@Galayis  :game_die:
Phalanx: 1d6 (6)
Total: 6

GalayisYesterday at 8:20 PM
YOUR TURN

Spinydoughnut33Yesterday at 8:22 PM
Amdran runs around behind Literi and attempts to grab the shard and keep running.

GalayisYesterday at 8:27 PM
Cura slams his spear into the ground as his eyes briefly glow with the brilliance of the universe, raising a wall of dark crystal, 50 ft. high, around the pedestal that forces you and Literi back as he stands atop it.
A RUDIMENTARY STRATEGEM
Spacial Distortion - 3/3 rounds remaining

Spinydoughnut33Yesterday at 8:33 PM
"Hey,don't!insult!me!for!that!"

"You?ever?heard?of?Occam's?Razor,bastard?"

GalayisYesterday at 8:34 PM
AND YET LOOK WHERE YOU HAVE FOUND YOURSELF

Spinydoughnut33Yesterday at 8:35 PM
Amdran attempts to turn the pillar he made into a spike.
the dark crystal one

GalayisYesterday at 8:35 PM
ah, that's a noperino

Spinydoughnut33Yesterday at 8:35 PM
damn

GalayisYesterday at 8:35 PM
same dark crystal that you've been unable to transmute throughout the entirety of this trek

Spinydoughnut33Yesterday at 8:39 PM
Alright, he has a better idea. Using Minor Mass, Amdran creates a 50 ft pillar underneath himself immediately next to Cura's.
"Question."
"How?good?are?you?at?Sumo?wrestling?"

GalayisYesterday at 8:40 PM
THOUGH I KNOW NOT WHAT WHAT MAY BE, APPROACH ONLY IF YOU DARE.

Spinydoughnut33Yesterday at 8:41 PM
"I.can't.beat.the.shit.out.of.you.without.getting.closer."
Amdran steps onto the dark crystal pillar with Cura, and braces himself.
He also enters Fang Stance.

GalayisYesterday at 8:48 PM
The bears are left pretty much unable to do anything all the way down there save for surrounding the crystal wall
7/10 rounds of Goading Strike left
Cura vanishes into the crystal right before appearing directly behind you.

GalayisYesterday at 8:51 PM
he places his hand on your back, absorbing your bulwark crystals, before striking.

AvraeBOTYesterday at 8:51 PM
@Galayis
Rolling 2 iterations...
1d20 (12) + 16 = 28
1d20 (12) + 16 = 28
56 total.
@Galayis
Rolling 2 iterations...
5d8 (2, 2, 2, 7, 5) + 8 + 1 + 5 = 32
5d8 (5, 8, 5, 3, 1) + 8 + 1 + 5 = 36
68 total.

GalayisYesterday at 8:53 PM
He drives his spear through your lower abdomen for 36 damage before going for a different strike with the butt of his spear

AvraeBOTYesterday at 8:53 PM
@Galayis
Rolling 2 iterations...
1d20 (15) + 16 = 31
1d20 (14) + 16 = 30
61 total.

GalayisYesterday at 8:53 PM
It lands, lightly concussing you.
Distracting Strike: the next successful attack within the next round against you by anybody stuns you for one turn.

AvraeBOTYesterday at 8:54 PM
@Galayis  :game_die:
Phalanx: 1d6 (5)
Total: 5

GalayisYesterday at 8:55 PM
Maintaining the Unstoppable stance, Cura prepares for your next attack.

Spinydoughnut33Yesterday at 8:57 PM
Before turning around, Amdran attempts to elbow Cura in the stomach.

AvraeBOTYesterday at 8:57 PM
@Spinydoughnut33
Rolling 2 iterations...
1d20 (8) + 12 = 20
1d20 (1) + 12 = 13
33 total.

GalayisYesterday at 8:58 PM
Cura deftly smacks away your pitiful elbow

Spinydoughnut33Yesterday at 8:59 PM
He then turns around, winding up a suckerpunch to slam into Cura's jaw.

AvraeBOTYesterday at 8:59 PM
@Spinydoughnut33
Rolling 2 iterations...
1d20 (12) + 12 = 24
1d20 (15) + 12 = 27
51 total.

GalayisYesterday at 9:00 PM
You don't even manage to come close as Cura continues to smack away your attacks

Spinydoughnut33Yesterday at 9:02 PM
Amdran moves off the dark pillar, and onto the one he can control.

GalayisYesterday at 9:02 PM
Spacial Distortion - 2/3 rounds remaining
6/10 rounds of Goading Strike left
Cura steps back onto the crystal  before attempting to grapple you. Seems he know what regular wrestling is, at least.

AvraeBOTYesterday at 9:09 PM
@Galayis  :game_die:
vs. Contesting: 1d20 (18) + 18
Total: 36

@Spinydoughnut33
Rolling 2 iterations...
1d20 (5) + 17 = 22
1d20 (4) + 17 = 21
43 total.

Spinydoughnut33Yesterday at 9:10 PM
damn

GalayisYesterday at 9:11 PM
Cura succeeds in grappling you, holstering his spear in the process. He then drags you to the edge of the crystal wall before simply... letting go.

AvraeBOTYesterday at 9:11 PM
@Galayis  :game_die:
fall damage: 5d6 (2, 3, 3, 5, 2)
Total: 15

GalayisYesterday at 9:12 PM
You crash to the ground with a resounding thud for 15 damage.
Cura remains atop the crystal wall.
Spacial Distortion - 1/3 rounds remaining
YOUR TURN

Spinydoughnut33Yesterday at 9:14 PM
"Heh,It's.pretty.funny.sometimes,you?know?"

"You.hit.way.harder.than.a.five.story.fall."

GalayisYesterday at 9:16 PM
I WISH NOT TO BRING ABOUT DESPAIR TO THIS LAND AGAIN. LET THIS BE YOUR FINAL CHANCE TO GRASP VICTORY.

Spinydoughnut33Yesterday at 9:19 PM
Amdran brings out the M2 and lets off a volley of bullets.

AvraeBOTYesterday at 9:20 PM
@Spinydoughnut33
Rolling 2 iterations...
1d20 (9) + 12 = 21
1d20 (15) + 12 = 27
48 total.
@Galayis  :game_die:
Phalanx: 1d6 (3)
Total: 3

GalayisYesterday at 9:20 PM
You just barely succeed in getting past Cura's defensive prowess with your hailstorm of metal

AvraeBOTYesterday at 9:21 PM
@Spinydoughnut33  :game_die:
Result: 12d4 (2, 2, 1, 4, 3, 1, 2, 2, 1, 4, 1, 3) + 7
Total: 33

Spinydoughnut33Yesterday at 9:22 PM
Preparing for the distortion to end, Amdran gives his Help action to Bawboh, and makes his way around the wall.

GalayisYesterday at 9:24 PM
The bullets leave bloodied marks on Cura's armor where they landed, though he succeeded in deflecting just a few to somewhat reduce the damage.
Aegis (5) - 28 damage taken
5/10 rounds of Goading Strike left
Cura vanishes into the crystal before a massive pillar rockets out from the ground toward Bawboh, catching Literi along the way and sending them both crashing into the west edge of the arena.

AvraeBOTYesterday at 9:27 PM
@Galayis  :game_die:
Result: 6d6 (1, 1, 4, 5, 2, 5)
Total: 18
@Galayis  :game_die:
Result: 7d6 (1, 2, 4, 6, 1, 1, 4)
Total: 19

GalayisYesterday at 9:27 PM
Bawboh takes 18 damage from the force of the collision while Literi takes 19 damage
Cura reappears at the base of the crystal wall, next to you and davijo, swaps his stance to the Champion of Strife's, and enters the Unstoppable stance one last time, fatigue visible on his brow from using it so much.
The Spacial Distortion dissipates as he does this, the crystal wall sinking into the ground and leaving the pedestal untouched once more.
YOUR TURN

Spinydoughnut33Yesterday at 9:34 PM
Amdran mounts Davijo, and Tramples over Cura to grab the piece of metal on the pedestal.

GalayisYesterday at 9:35 PM
for starters, make an attack roll

AvraeBOTYesterday at 9:35 PM
@Spinydoughnut33
Rolling 2 iterations...
1d20 (15) + 12 = 27
1d20 (16) + 12 = 28
55 total.

GalayisYesterday at 9:36 PM
Cura deftly avoids Davijo's trampling steps as you dash past him
Roll Acrobatics to grab the shard as you move

Spinydoughnut33Yesterday at 9:37 PM
oh no

AvraeBOTYesterday at 9:37 PM
@Spinydoughnut33  :game_die:
Result: 1d20 (6) + 0
Total: 6

Spinydoughnut33Yesterday at 9:38 PM
Does, uh, Davijo get a chance too?

GalayisYesterday at 9:38 PM
let's say yeah

AvraeBOTYesterday at 9:38 PM
@Galayis  :game_die:
Result: 1d20 (7) + 10
Total: 17

GalayisYesterday at 9:39 PM
As you trample past and grasp for the shard, your fingertips manage to brush its edge, but fail to grip.
Davijo, privy to your intentions and actions, reaches out with one of his paws to swipe the shard off its pedestal
Be it from the exhaustion and injuries or tension of the moment, everything falls silent to your ears in this moment.
The shard falls to the ground with a dull
* clink * before Davijo picks it up in his mouth mid-stride.
Stopping just opposite the pedestal, he leans his head back and presents the shard to you

Spinydoughnut33Yesterday at 9:45 PM
Amdran grabs it, panting, and holds it up above his head.
"Checkmate."

GalayisYesterday at 9:46 PM
As you breath the last syllable, the shard begins glowing with the same light as was in Cura's eyes just moments prior.
it congeals into a soft mass that slithers down your outstretched arm, spreading warmth and vigor to every centimeter of your body it touches.
Stopping at your chest, the shard-mass then expands to engulf your entire torso, knocking you off Davijo's back as searing heat begins expanding throughout your body.
Knowledge and visions begin flashing through your mind as the heat reaches freezing-hot;

Of Echidna in her domain,
The molecular bonds that bind the world together,
Each cell composing your very flesh,

and more as the heat begins to feel... comforting.
Energy anew, burning white-hot, begins coursing through your veins as the light begins to fade around you
Adorning your chest is Echidna's very visage, weeping streams of tears streaking down and around your torso in ribbons of brilliant violet and azure, highlights to the armor's jet-black sheen reflecting the magnificence of the universe itself. Her quills run down your back, embracing your contours with the warmth of a guardian's protection.
TO UNDERSTAND IS TO KNOW TRUE STRENGTH
You have restored...

THE QUASAR CONDUIT

T8 Legendary armor
> Ecological Footprint: Transmutation and its effects persist indefinitely/as long as you want them to (vulnerable to being physically broken and so on, depending on materials transmuted). Additionally, if mathematically accurate, the square footage of materials used in Transmutation can be molded in(to) any feasible shapes/spaces not limited by Transmutation’s space limit.
> Phasewalker: Free action - P times per short rest, you may merge with and move through the surrounding environment for one turn. You have 60 ft. of move speed (no external bonuses) and perfect spacial awareness within your movement range (a la Seismic Sense), ignore all terrain effects, and cannot perform any actions/abilities from within the environment not possible without the Quasar Conduit. Any of these aforementioned actions/abilities performed from within the environment gain advantage wherever applicable (to-hit/damage/etc).
Gain 10L(evel) temp hp, lasting until your next long rest
Increase all damage dice by two sizes until the end of strife
Gain +P to-hit until end of strife
Cura pays witness to your transformation with admiration and a hint of jealousy, albeit invisible to your eye
THE HERO AWAKENS IN THEIR HOUR OF NEED THE POWER TO VANQUISH THE EVIL BEFORE THEM. AS IT HAS BEEN, AS IT IS, AS IT WILL BE TOLD.
THIS TRIAL REMAINS UNFINISHED, HOWEVER. ONLY BY MY DEFEAT SHALL IT CONCLUDE, He states while resuming his battle stance

Spinydoughnut33Yesterday at 10:13 PM
Amdran slowly stands back up to his full height.

"I.am.a.Knight."
"I.do.what.is.needed.of.me."
"If.that.includes.kicking.your.ass..."

Amdran resumes his battle stance as well.

"...So.be.it."

GalayisYesterday at 10:17 PM
Bawboh and Literi get up from the west edge of the arena and proudly walk up to your side as Davijo Helps you in your next attack to be made.
4/10 rounds of Goading Strike left
Cura backsteps 10 ft. before Charging you with his spear in hand, a different look of vigor in his eyes than before.

AvraeBOTYesterday at 10:19 PM
@Galayis
Rolling 2 iterations...
1d20 (16) + 18 = 34
1d20 (14) + 18 = 32
66 total.
@Galayis
Rolling 2 iterations...
5d10 (10, 7, 6, 6, 8) + 14 = 51
5d10 (10, 9, 10, 1, 10) + 14 = 54
105 total.

GalayisYesterday at 10:21 PM
The air behind you shakes from the force of Cura's attack and you feel it pierce your body for 54 damage, but your armor remains unscratched.
Cura switches immediately to the Unrivaled Protector's stance thereafter.

AvraeBOTYesterday at 10:23 PM
@Galayis  :game_die:
phalanx: 1d6 (3)
Total: 3

GalayisYesterday at 10:23 PM
YOUR TURN

Spinydoughnut33Yesterday at 10:26 PM
Amdran creates a Major Mass spike in the wall of the existing pillar he made, and aims it down at Cura.

AvraeBOTYesterday at 10:27 PM
@Spinydoughnut33
Rolling 2 iterations...
1d20 (20) + 17 = 37
1d20 (9) + 17 = 26
63 total.

Spinydoughnut33Yesterday at 10:27 PM
oh boy

AvraeBOTYesterday at 10:31 PM
@Spinydoughnut33  :game_die:
Result: 20d10 (10, 5, 3, 1, 2, 9, 9, 5, 10, 4, 2, 4, 2, 9, 10, 6, 8, 7, 1, 8) + 20
Total: 135

GalayisYesterday at 10:40 PM
The spike impales Cura with unimaginable force, and just like that, he's almost to his knees.
The bears quickly follow after and unleash their only third onslaught of attacks

AvraeBOTYesterday at 10:42 PM
@Galayis
Rolling 2 iterations...
1d20 (5) + 13 = 18
1d20 (1) + 13 = 14
32 total.

GalayisYesterday at 10:42 PM
Bawboh chomps at thin air

AvraeBOTYesterday at 10:42 PM
@Galayis
Rolling 2 iterations...
1d20 (4) + 10 = 14
1d20 (4) + 10 = 14
28 total.
@Galayis
Rolling 2 iterations...
1d20 (18) + 10 = 28
1d20 (8) + 10 = 18
46 total.
@Galayis  :game_die:
Result: 3d6 (1, 4, 1) + 7
Total: 13

GalayisYesterday at 10:43 PM
Literi misses his first swipe but lands the second in good fashion

AvraeBOTYesterday at 10:44 PM
@Galayis
Rolling 2 iterations...
1d20 (18) + 10 = 28
1d20 (6) + 10 = 16
44 total.
@Galayis  :game_die:
Result: 3d8 (2, 5, 5) + 7
Total: 19

GalayisYesterday at 10:45 PM
Davijo rends Cura with a reverent fury.
3/10 rounds of Goading Strike left
Cura gasps with exhaustion before holstering his spear, drawing forth two exceptionally sharp twin daggers from his armor as you did with the shield and spear earlier, and laying into you.
Major Temporal Transformation

AvraeBOTYesterday at 10:49 PM
@Galayis
Rolling 2 iterations...
1d20 (1) + 13 = 14
1d20 (12) + 13 = 25
39 total.
@Galayis  :game_die:
Result: 5d8 (1, 2, 2, 4, 4) + 9
Total: 22
@Galayis
Rolling 2 iterations...
1d20 (18) + 13 = 31
1d20 (20) + 13 = 33
64 total.
@Galayis
Rolling 2 iterations...
( 5d8 (1, 4, 6, 3, 6) + 1 ) = 21
( 5d8 (7, 3, 8, 1, 6) + 1 ) = 26
47 total.

GalayisYesterday at 10:53 PM
Cura makes two swift slices across your chest for 77 damage total before vanishing into the ground and reappearing 25 ft. away from you to the west.
YOUR TURN

Spinydoughnut33Yesterday at 11:00 PM
Amdran uses one of his newfound abilities, Phasewalker, to travel underground and appear right below Cura, delivering an uppercut as he emerges.

AvraeBOTYesterday at 11:01 PM
@Spinydoughnut33
Rolling 2 iterations...
1d20 (13) + 17 = 30
1d20 (9) + 17 = 26
56 total.
@Spinydoughnut33  :game_die:
Result: 5d10 (2, 7, 4, 9, 7) + 12
Total: 41

Spinydoughnut33Yesterday at 11:06 PM
Another one, with the other fist.

GalayisYesterday at 11:07 PM
SHIN-SHOURYUKEN

AvraeBOTYesterday at 11:07 PM
@Spinydoughnut33
Rolling 2 iterations...
1d20 (20) + 17 = 37
1d20 (6) + 17 = 23
60 total.

GalayisYesterday at 11:07 PM
OVERKILL DAMAGE DEALT

Spinydoughnut33Yesterday at 11:07 PM
oh boy

GalayisYesterday at 11:08 PM
A triumphant explosion of power roars out as your fists connect with Cura, sending him flying into the air before hitting the ground, unconscious.
VICTORY!!!
Gain 1,150 exp

Spinydoughnut33Yesterday at 11:09 PM
"Oh,shit."
"I.hope.I.didn't.kill.him."

\==| FIN |==/