Endless rise above

[Nephrite]

"Before we do this, one moment. I want to see if he even wants to come back."

Moore takes a breath (that he doesn't need to) and reaches out with his divine will. He seeks to find Synic's soul, wherever it is in order to contact and communicate with it!

Synic? Hello, can you hear me? My name is Moore, a deity of Hope. I wish to speak to you.

[Anastasia]

Diplomacy check, -50. Normally a non starter, but you have enough to at least have an outside shot.

[Nephrite]

Take 10 for 89.

[Anastasia]

Silence is your immediate answer.

[Nephrite]

Hm, but they can probably hear him anyway... right?

We have come across your... reincarnated body, it seems. It looks like a ritual was done to resurrect the Wyrm that you fought against, and somehow it affected you as well, it seems to possess your skill as you had in life, as well as your magic - as well as that of Aphrodos, somehow.

We intend to permanently bring an end to the Wyrm, which will kill you, or... at least this part that was brought back. If you do not wish to be disturbed from your rest, we will put an end to everything here, but I wanted to give you the opportunity if you wished it.

I will take your silence as a desire to remain in your afterlife and not further bother you.

Actually, that's a good question too, would Moore know if a soul could hear him or is he just guessing that it definitely can and choosing not to reply? If he wouldn't actually know that changes the message somewhat.

[Anastasia]

Moot question, see why below.

"Look out!" Xandra calls, as Sylvie bursts into action. She dodges up as Cresiel is at your side, shielding you. Kaja just grins and bares his scimitars while Jetina readies a spell and her shield.

It is now ahead, emerged from the dead flesh of the wyrm - Synic. He is 200ft away and already moving towards you like a comet falling from the skies.

[Nephrite]

"I'm going to take that as a request to save you." Moore says.

I'm guessing I don't have time to do anything here if it's going straight to Init, but he doesn't seem to be attacking us yet, so...

[Anastasia]

Init, yes.

[Nephrite]

Everyone gets +18.

[21:19] <Nephrite> roll 1d20+52 Moore
[21:19] <Kobot> Nephrite rolled 1d20+52 Moore --> [ 1d20=10 ]{62}
[21:20] <Nephrite> roll 1d20+7+18 Jetina
[21:20] <Kobot> Nephrite rolled 1d20+7+18 Jetina --> [ 1d20=19 ]{44}
[21:23] <Nephrite> roll 1d20+10+18 Xandra
[21:23] <Kobot> Nephrite rolled 1d20+10+18 Xandra --> [ 1d20=7 ]{35}

[Anastasia]

> roll 1d20+39 Cresiel
<Kobot> Kotono rolled 1d20+39 Cresiel --> [ 1d20=6 ]{45}
> roll 1d20+36 Kaja
<Kobot> Kotono rolled 1d20+36 Kaja --> [ 1d20=20 ]{56}
> roll 1d20+55 Sylvie
<Kobot> Kotono rolled 1d20+55 Sylvie --> [ 1d20=17 ]{72}

Someone is finally the dread speed pixie's match?!

> roll 1d20+44 Synic
<Kobot> Kotono rolled 1d20+44 Synic --> [ 1d20=16 ]{60}

Init is Sylvie (72) > Moore (62) > Synic (60) > Kaja (56) > Cresiel (45) > Jetina (44) > Xandra (35)

Sylvie will hold in case pixie boosts are inbound. Go.

'If you can hold him by me a moment, I can put an end to this,' Jetina sends to you.

[Nephrite]

'I don't think he's going to hold still, but... let's see what we can manage.' Moore responds.

Moore's going to re-do Inspire Courage, Heroics and Greatness.

Inspire Courage
Inspire Heroics
Inspire Greatness

Immune to Charm and Fear, +38 morale bonus on attack and, 22 morale weapon damage rolls,
+18 morale bonus to saves (+25 to fort) and +18 dodge to AC

[21:40] <Nephrite> roll 14d10
[21:40] <Kobot> Nephrite rolled 14d10 --> [ 14d10=85 ]{85}

Temp HP:

Moore + Jetina + Sylvie: 211
Cresiel: 325
Xandra: 253
Kaja: 225

"Synic!" Moore shouts. "If you can hear me, please, we're here to help you! Believe in us, like you believed in yourself to slay this thing!" He shouts.

That is it for my turn.

[Anastasia]

"Then I'll do it. After me, Jetina," Sylvie darts ahead as a blur, right at the warrior as magic flares around her.

4 inspiration for a quickened wish into divine power.

She'll eat an AoO as part of the risk here.

> roll 1d20+83
<Kobot> Kotono rolled 1d20+83 --> [ 1d20=6 ]{89}

Pixie AC bonuses pay again.

> roll 1d20+96 (+21 inspiration)
<Kobot> Kotono rolled 1d20+96 (+21 inspiration) --> [ 1d20=5 ]{101}

In one deft move Sylvie is able to grab and tackle Synic, catching him in a full nelson. The warrior struggles but is held for this moment at least, fighting against Sylvie. Sparks rain down from the grapple, jerks and eddies of speed sending them both wildly about, but not far - he's held for the moment.

Kaja flies right in, at the ready but to the side, as Cresiel stays to shield you.

Jetina, go.

[spoiler]

Inspire Courage
Inspire Heroics
Inspire Greatness

Immune to Charm and Fear, +38 morale bonus on attack and, 22 morale weapon damage rolls,
+18 morale bonus to saves (+25 to fort) and +18 dodge to AC

Everyone also has the benefits of the Blessing Stone: Epic Mage Armor (CL24), Mind Blank (CL17) and Afina's Perfect Sight (CL27)

And then the temp HP from above.

Cresiel
HP: 1018+305/1018 (regeneration 21)
Negative Conditions:
Aura: Protective 20ft (+4 deflection/+4 resistance vs evil), Divine 10ft (various)
Bonuses: Attack+0, Damage+0 AC+0, Saves+0, Skills+0, Checks+0
Resources: Holy Fury 40/40 (enc) Channel Energy 18/18 Divine Retribution 1/1 Blinding Speed 25/25 Knight's Challenge 15/15 Smite 1/1 Endurance Domain 1/1 Protection Domain 1/1 Renewal Domain 1/1
Spells Used:
SLAs Used:
Spells Active: Detect Evil (CL36), Detect Snares and Pits (CL36), Discern Lies (CL36), True Seeing (CL36)
Notes: Adjacent allies gain a shield bonus equal to Cresiel's shield bonus. Use divine shield as a swift action.

Xandra
HP: 699/756
Negative Conditions:
Aura: Menace 20ft (-2 attacks, AC, saves; DC 37), Divine 10ft (various)
Bonuses: Attack+0, Damage+0 AC+0, Saves+0, Skills+0, Checks+0
Resources: Smite Evil 10/10 Domain Smite Evil 1/1 Lay On Hands 28/28 Servant of the Heavens 1/1 Sudden Empower 1/1 Sudden Enlarge 1/1 Mysticism Domain 1/1
Spells Used:
SLAs Used:
Spells Active: True Seeing (CL36)
Notes: Has bardic music in the rare event Moore can't cover something.

Kaja
HP: 815/900
Negative Conditions:
Aura: Divine 10ft (various)
Bonuses: Attack+0, Damage+0 AC+0, Saves+0, Skills+0, Checks+0
Resources: Breath Weapon 1/1 Dervish Dance 13/13 Endless Cuts 3/3 +5 One Attack On FA 1/1 (rnd) Take 10 On One Attack (rnd) 1/1 Retribution Domain 1/1 Wrath Domain 1/1
Spells Used:
SLAs Used:
Spells Active:
Notes: Goes in and wrecks things. The end.

Jetina
HP: 864+193/864 (fast healing 5)
Negative Conditions:
Aura: Courage 10ft (+4 morale vs fear), Positive Energy 10ft (1 hit point healing/round), Divine 10ft (various)
Bonuses: Attack+0, Damage+0 AC+0, Saves+0, Skills+0, Checks+0
Resources: Smite Evil 7/7 Smite 7/7 Channel Energy 17/17 Emergency Healing 8/8 True Believer 1/1 Blinding Speed 25/25 Charity Domain 1/1 Life Domain 1/1 Nobility Domain 1/1
Spells Used:
SLAs Used:
Spells Active:
Notes: Divine Vigor is +10ft land movement and +2 temp hp per hit die. Divine Shield is Cha mod to shield bonus to armor class.

Sylvie
HP: 798+61/798
Negative Conditions:
Aura: Divine 10ft (various)
Bonuses: Attack+0, Damage+0 AC+0, Saves+0, Skills+0, Checks+0
Resources: Inspiration 25/30 (enc) Opportunistic Piety 17/17 Mimic Class Feature 8/8 Mentalism Domain 1/1
Spells Used: Arcane: Time Stop AD: Wish
SLAs Used:
Spells Active: Bibliotheca Arcana (CL37), Lore of the Gods (CL37), Superior Mighty Wallop (CL36), Sylvie's Mental Peak (CL36)
Notes:

[Nephrite]

She said she can do something, so let's move her next to him and see what happens! I'm not sure if she's using her Gift of Life ability or what.

[Anastasia]

She is, I'll handle it in this case.

Jetina extends her hand out and there is a shudder. A dreadful thing as for a moment tremendous heat fills the room. The dead flesh walls suddenly pulse with life. A single, deep breath passes through the wyrm's nose, a gale that almost blows all of you away.

Then that moment passes as Synic screams and tumbles forward. The flesh goes still and dead once more. Sylvie holds Synic up as he drops his weapon and shield, limp and gasping for air in her grasp. Breath after breath comes from him, as if he's on the verge of drowning.

"Don't worry," Jetina reaches out and lays a hand on his chest. She smiles, "Injury runs away from me like a scared dog." In that moment Synic no longer gulps and gasps for air, resting against Sylvie. "Such a mess you got yourself into - only the divine could ever fix that." Then with a smile, "You're welcome."

[Nephrite]

Moore beams with a smile. "It would seem we're able to make a new friend today as well. Welcome back to the realm of the living, Sir Synic."