The End of an Era Part 1

[Auranghzeb]

The water is alive! and it starts swirling around in a deadly vortex capturing Onka, Ahalya and Rhaksa in a swirling tower of water almost reaching Leylek, but the water is too shallow and as the creature lifts the heroes, it creates a vacuum in the vortex as it touches the grotto's floor, debris flies as the vortex breaks and sends everyone caught flying!

Spoiler: Vortex:

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Reflex save DC 25 or take (2d8)[9] damage. Then the vortex collapses as the water is too shallow and sends debris and water in a cloud 30' diameter around the elemental, obscuring all vision. It releases Onka, Ahalya and Rakhsa who take (1d6)[5] falling damage an fall prone 15' away from their current position.

It is violent and sudden! The sea water becomes a splash that obscures everyone's vision!

[Alhallor]

Spoiler: OOC

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Reflex save: (1d20+12)[21] against 25.
Automatically succeed in the Tumble check to avoid falling damage.

Onka was fighting with the fury of his life. The accusations of taint was still stinging but whatever mighty one was send against them by just one of the sisters, he needed to find a way around it somehow.

When he reached the new foe, Onka breathed in, exhaled sharply and with just one strike he try'd to cleave the water apart.

Spoiler: OOC

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Attack: (1d20+7)[24] -5 to use Power attack.
Damage: (1d8+10)[12] + 5 because of Power attack.
+1 to hit and damage if it has Su's. Unarmed strikes count as magic.

[Metastachydium]

The waters rise and envelop all below Leylek's feet. All. The Dancer, the Shaman, her wolf… The Crane feels something cold and heavy inside his own chest, another dark water of a storm unseen. And then it begins to boil, suddenly, with anger. Let them go! he roars, turning in the air and swooping down to tear into the side of the twisting mass of water.

Spoiler: OOC

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Angry Crane Thundering Two-Steps Charge Over Troubled Water: (1d20+12)[23] for (1d8+4)[9] magical and Good bludgeoning plus (1d12)[10] Flying Kick plus swift action (3d6)[7] Iron Lancer's Edge boost thrown in on top;
the bird's AC is 16 (+1 dodge from Dodge, -2 from charge).

[Cygnia]

Spoiler: OOC

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Ahalyā made her reflex save over on the RHOD discord dice roller :p
Raksha did not

As Ahalyā scrambled to dodge the wave, she let the concentration on Detect Magic drop. Poor Rakasha, meanwhile, got smacked in the face by the water. "Mistress, this is not wise -- we need to get to higher ground!" growled the wolf in fear.

"You first, Raksha...get to Master Shimura, I will follow!" Ahalyā cried. If the grieving yama-uba had called up an illusion, Ahalyā could perhaps have accepted it better. The fear in one's heart and soul could be given some substance, making it a worthy challenge to overcome for noble warriors unwillingly tainted by evil.

But this was a summon; this was real. And highly dangerous to all of them.

"O Ancestors, hear me! I understand the pain of this yama-uba. But this elemental should not be used as a pawn in her mad grief! Please, guide and aid me in sending it back to its home!" The shaman gathered her energies in order to attempt to Dispel the summoning.

Then she scurried to follow Raksha to higher ground...

Spoiler: Action

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Both Raksha and Ahalyā declare their dodge on the elemental.
Targeted Dispel Magic on the elemental
(1d20+7)[12]

Raksha & Ahalyā move to T10/U10 if they can

Spoiler: Statblock

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Ahalyā
F CG Vanara Shaman, Level 7, Init 2, HP 40/45, Speed 30
AC 16, Touch 13, Flat-footed 14, Fort 7, Ref 8, Will 14, Base Attack Bonus 5
(weapon finesse in play) Unarmed Strike +7 (1d6-1, x2)
MW Sickle +8 (1d6-1, x2)
Least Crystal of Adaptation Leather Armor +1 (+3 Armor, +2 Dex, +1 Deflect)
Abilities Str 9, Dex 14, Con 12, Int 16, Wis 20, Cha 16
Condition Endure Elements (from Least Crystal of Adaptation)
Low-Light Vision

[Auranghzeb]

Onka's fist and leylek fury seem futile, like punching water

Spoiler: DR

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DR 5/- so you did some damage this round, specially Leylek with that extra umhp! and the elemental is Staggered because weirdly, it does not have immunity to non-lethal damage. You can beat it unconscious.

The shape of the elemental is now more clearly defined after the burst of the vortex.

Ahalya calls on her ancestral power to dispel the elemental to the plane whence it came, but she is not powerful enough to affect whatever incantation brought it to this reality.

[BelGareth]

Shimura watches in anguish, he felt absolutely useless, he didn't know how to combat such a foe, but he had to do something!

He rushed into the water, sword in hand, white foam forming from his movement.

"KIAAAAAAaaaaaa!!!" he yelled as he attacked.

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Move and attack
Attack 1 - (1d20+12)[15]
Damage - (1d10+7)[15]

Attack 2 - (1d20+7)[20]
Damage - (1d10+7)[16]

Mirumoto Niten, Ancestor (ranged touch)
Soul blast - (1d20+7)[8]
Damage - (1d4+3)[7]

Miromoto Shimura
M LG Human (dragon) Samurai \ Mirumoto Niten Master 2
Level 7 Init 3, HP 61/61, Speed 30
AC 21 Touch 14 Flat-footed 18
Fort +9 Ref +5 Will +6
Stats Str 18, Dex 16, Con 16, Int 12, Wis 11, Cha 15
Condition's Fortification 25%, DR 1/-, Mantle of flame 1d6 fire on hit, Essentia 3
Special Law devotion [1/1], Belt of Healing [0/3], Anklets of Translocation [3/3], +1 bonus on saving throws against paralysis and sleep effects, Blade Guide, Eternal Training [1/1]
speech: 008080

Mirumoto Niten, Ancestor (Blade Guide)
Least Soulspark, Tiny Outsider (Lawful, Incarnum, Native)
Hit Dice 2d8 Init 5, HP 16/16, Speed 20 ft., fly 30 ft. (perfect)
AC 15 Touch 13 Flat-footed 14
Fort +5 Ref +4 Will +4
Stats Str 10, Dex 13, Con 15, Int 6, Wis 13, Cha 13
Condition's Amorphous (immune to crits/sneak attack), DR 1/chaotic, Evasion
Special
-Attack Bonus: 2/2; +1 bonus to-hit&damage / Essentia
-Deflection Bonus: 0/2; +1 deflection to AC / Essentia
-Healing: 0/2; Fast healing 1 / Essentia
-Saving Throw: 0/2; +1 resistance bonus / Essentia
Attack: Soul blast +5 ranged touch (1d4+1)
Skills: Diplomacy +3, Hide +14, Knowledge (history) +3, Listen +6, Move Silently +6, Sense Motive +6, Spot +6
speech: 40E0D0

Soulmeld	Benefit	Essentia benefit	Invested	Bound
Mirumoto Niten dragonmark	-	+25%/e	1/2	Arms
Mantle of Flame	1d6 fire	+1d6/e	0/2	-
Soulspark Familiar	Blade guide Familiar	multiple options	2/2	-

[Auranghzeb]

Shimura Kias echoes through the belly of the grotto as the daimyo's Katana deals magical slashing damage to the Elemental.

It retaliates shaping segments of its body into fists of water that strike with immense speed and the hardness of rock!

Onka is fast enough to roll with the blow and absorbs the force before it gathers momentum, but Leylek is too blinded by rage to react and he is smacked with supreme force, his hollow bird bones shake with the hit and his feathers feel the abrasion of the water.

[Alhallor]

Onka thought they may have been over they're heads, but with the water rising and the spirit being they're test, they would need to stand up to it. It didn't seemed like the dancer did much damage towards the mighty water spirit but he still try'd with all his might.

With wild swings that had a lot of weight behind it, but also were plain to see and react too, Onka wallowed at the mighty adversary, trying to damage it more.

Spoiler: OOC, attack against Water elemental.

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Attack 1: (1d20+4)[10]
Damage 1: (1d8+10)[12] -5 to hit +5 to damage, Power attack.

Attack 2: (1d20+4)[14]
Damage 2: (1d8+10)[14] -5 to hit +5 to damage, Power attack.

Attack 3: (1d20-1)[0]
Damage 3: (1d8+10)[17] -5 to hit +5 to damage, Power attack.

Attack 4: (1d20-1)[13]
Damage 4: (1d8+10)[13] -5 to hit +5 to damage, Power attack.

+1 to hit and damage if it has Su's.

Trying to flank with Shimura, for another +2 to hit, I don't know if that works against elementals, not factored in.

[Metastachydium]

Rattled as he may be by the force of the blow, Leylek is not quite done yet, either. I said let them go. he repeats, shifting slightly in the air, before lashing out twice, anger itself rippling through his talons, trying to curdle the water as horse milk is curdled.

Spoiler: OOC

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5' step to above R16 to remain aloft;
Soulwarp Strike: (1d20+10)[13] for (1d8+4)[6] magical&Good bludgeoning (+1d6 damage if the thing is Evil) and the Elemental must make a DC 14 Fort save if hit, getting sickened on a success or nauseated on a failure for 1 round; plus
Normal Angry Crane Strike: (1d20+5)[23] for (1d8+4)[6] magical&Good bludgeoning (+1d6 damage if the thing is Evil).

[Cygnia]

Her heart sank when her Dispel Magic failed. Was the summoning more powerful or did Ahalyā's ancestors truly wish for Leylek and Onka to partake of the yama-uba's mad test? The vanara hoped it was the former -- she still had a lot to learn. That, she could accept.

No time to dwell on such matters. Ahalyā murmured the blessing to give all of their group the Shield of Faith to help withstand the blows of the water elemental better.

Spoiler: Action

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Both Ahalyā and Raksha declare their Dodge on the elemental.
Casting Mass Shield of Faith on the party: +3 Deflection bonus to AC for 7 minutes

Spoiler: Statblock

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Ahalyā
F CG Vanara Shaman, Level 7, Init 2, HP 40/45, Speed 30
AC 19, Touch 16, Flat-footed 17, Fort 7, Ref 8, Will 14, Base Attack Bonus 5
(weapon finesse in play) Unarmed Strike +7 (1d6-1, x2)
MW Sickle +8 (1d6-1, x2)
Least Crystal of Adaptation Leather Armor +1 (+3 Armor, +2 Dex, +1 Deflect, +3 Misc)
Abilities Str 9, Dex 14, Con 12, Int 16, Wis 20, Cha 16
Condition Endure Elements (from Least Crystal of Adaptation)
Low-Light Vision
Mass Shield of Faith: +3 Deflection bonus to AC for 7 minutes

[BelGareth]

Mostly confused, but seeing where the elemtnal thing was forming up, he continued his attacks, hoping, praying that something would for them.

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ATTACK!
Attack 1 - (1d20+12)[30]
Damage - (1d10+7)[14]

Attack 2 - (1d20+7)[11]
Damage - (1d10+7)[16]

Mirumoto Niten, Ancestor (ranged touch)
Soul blast - (1d20+7)[24]
Damage - (1d4+3)[4]

Miromoto Shimura
M LG Human (dragon) Samurai \ Mirumoto Niten Master 2
Level 7 Init 3, HP 61/61, Speed 30
AC 21 Touch 14 Flat-footed 18
Fort +9 Ref +5 Will +6
Stats Str 18, Dex 16, Con 16, Int 12, Wis 11, Cha 15
Condition's Fortification 25%, DR 1/-, Mantle of flame 1d6 fire on hit, Essentia 3
Special Law devotion [1/1], Belt of Healing [0/3], Anklets of Translocation [3/3], +1 bonus on saving throws against paralysis and sleep effects, Blade Guide, Eternal Training [1/1]
speech: 008080

Mirumoto Niten, Ancestor (Blade Guide)
Least Soulspark, Tiny Outsider (Lawful, Incarnum, Native)
Hit Dice 2d8 Init 5, HP 16/16, Speed 20 ft., fly 30 ft. (perfect)
AC 15 Touch 13 Flat-footed 14
Fort +5 Ref +4 Will +4
Stats Str 10, Dex 13, Con 15, Int 6, Wis 13, Cha 13
Condition's Amorphous (immune to crits/sneak attack), DR 1/chaotic, Evasion
Special
-Attack Bonus: 2/2; +1 bonus to-hit&damage / Essentia
-Deflection Bonus: 0/2; +1 deflection to AC / Essentia
-Healing: 0/2; Fast healing 1 / Essentia
-Saving Throw: 0/2; +1 resistance bonus / Essentia
Attack: Soul blast +5 ranged touch (1d4+1)
Skills: Diplomacy +3, Hide +14, Knowledge (history) +3, Listen +6, Move Silently +6, Sense Motive +6, Spot +6
speech: 40E0D0

Soulmeld	Benefit	Essentia benefit	Invested	Bound
Mirumoto Niten dragonmark	-	+25%/e	1/2	Arms
Mantle of Flame	1d6 fire	+1d6/e	0/2	-
Soulspark Familiar	Blade guide Familiar	multiple options	2/2	-

[Auranghzeb]

Onka futile slapping of the water elemental opens up Shimura's attack, his sword cutting true!

Leylek hits are innefective against the massive body of elemental water, his memory taking him to another wave, with the screams of his brothers in arms caught by the Kamikaze and darkness surrounding them!

Spoiler: Attacks

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Elemental ****fs attacks to the guy doing damage. PA -4 vs Shimura (1d20+13)[29] (2d10+11)[20]
(1d20+13)[21] (2d10+11)[26]

[BelGareth]

As Shimura faced the swirling form of the water elemental, he felt a surge of uncertainty grip his heart. But standing beside him, his ancestor, Mirumoto Niten, emanated an aura of calm resolve.

"Focus, Shimura," Niten's voice echoed in Shimura's mind, a steady presence amidst the chaos. "The way of the blade is not just about strength, but also about precision and clarity of mind."

Holding his katana with determination, Shimura nodded in acknowledgment, his grip steady despite the elemental's menacing presence.

With a graceful flourish, Niten stepped forward, his own blade shimmering with an ethereal light. "Watch closely, Shimura," he said, his movements fluid and deliberate as he demonstrated the techniques of the Eternal Training.

As Niten engaged the water elemental in a mesmerizing dance of steel, Shimura studied his ancestor's every move, committing the intricate forms to memory.

With each strike and parry, Shimura felt his confidence grow, his movements mirroring Niten's with increasing precision. Together, they became a formidable duo, a harmonious blend of past and present.

As the battle raged on, Shimura found himself immersed in the flow of combat, his doubts and fears melting away in the heat of the moment. With Niten's guidance, he tapped into a reservoir of strength and skill he never knew he possessed.

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Using Eternal Training: Extraplanar (elemental)

Attack 1 - (1d20+14)[29]
Damage - (1d10+9)[19]

Attack 2 - (1d20+9)[19]
Damage - (1d10+9)[11]

Mirumoto Niten, Ancestor (ranged touch)
Soul blast - (1d20+7)[10]
Damage - (1d4+3)[5]

Miromoto Shimura
M LG Human (dragon) Samurai \ Mirumoto Niten Master 2
Level 7 Init 3, HP 42/61, Speed 30
AC 23 Touch 14 Flat-footed 18
Fort +9 Ref +5 Will +6
Stats Str 18, Dex 16, Con 16, Int 12, Wis 11, Cha 15
Condition's Fortification 25%, DR 1/-, Mantle of flame 1d6 fire on hit, Essentia 3
Special Law devotion [1/1], Belt of Healing [0/3], Anklets of Translocation [3/3], +1 bonus on saving throws against paralysis and sleep effects, Blade Guide, Eternal Training [0/1]
speech: 008080

Mirumoto Niten, Ancestor (Blade Guide)
Least Soulspark, Tiny Outsider (Lawful, Incarnum, Native)
Hit Dice 2d8 Init 5, HP 16/16, Speed 20 ft., fly 30 ft. (perfect)
AC 15 Touch 13 Flat-footed 14
Fort +5 Ref +4 Will +4
Stats Str 10, Dex 13, Con 15, Int 6, Wis 13, Cha 13
Condition's Amorphous (immune to crits/sneak attack), DR 1/chaotic, Evasion
Special
-Attack Bonus: 2/2; +1 bonus to-hit&damage / Essentia
-Deflection Bonus: 0/2; +1 deflection to AC / Essentia
-Healing: 0/2; Fast healing 1 / Essentia
-Saving Throw: 0/2; +1 resistance bonus / Essentia
Attack: Soul blast +5 ranged touch (1d4+1)
Skills: Diplomacy +3, Hide +14, Knowledge (history) +3, Listen +6, Move Silently +6, Sense Motive +6, Spot +6
speech: #DAA520

Soulmeld	Benefit	Essentia benefit	Invested	Bound
Mirumoto Niten dragonmark	-	+25%/e	1/2	Arms
Mantle of Flame	1d6 fire	+1d6/e	0/2	-
Soulspark Familiar	Blade guide Familiar	multiple options	2/2	-

[Alhallor]

Flailing wildly didn't seem to work as well as the dancer hoped. He try'd to assert a bit more control, a bit more restraint to be able to hit the enemy while still swinging harder than normally. A swift jump-kick, combined with several palm-strikes to fling the water away from the spirit was the best Onka could think off.

Spoiler: Attack against the elemental.

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Attack 1: (1d20+7)[25]
Damage 1: (1d8+7)[14] -2 to hit, +2 to Damage.
Attack 2: (1d20+7)[19]
Damage 2: (1d8+7)[10] -2 to hit, +2 to Damage.
Attack 3: (1d20+7)[10]
Damage 3: (1d8+7)[8] -2 to hit, +2 to Damage.
Attack 4: (1d20+2)[20]
Damage 4: (1d8+7)[13] -2 to hit, +2 to Damage.

+1 to hit and damage if the enemy has an Su.
+2 to hit if flanking is possible.
Finally declaring my dodge against the elemental for an AC of 28, thanks Cygnia!

[Cygnia]

Given the sheer power of the elder elemental, how were they meant to fight it?

This was a summoning. Maybe we are not meant to defeat it, but to survive it. Ahalyā remembered the lion she had called to aid her in that first battle against the Crab. It did not stay forever -- it returned. Eventually, so too would this elemental.

Eventually.

That was cold comfort.

"O Ancestors, please grant my allies the strength to endure this battle then!" cried Ahalyā, casting the blessing of Mass Aid.

Spoiler: Actions

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Both Ahalyā and Raksha declare their Dodge on the elemental.
Casting Mass Aid: +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and saves against fear effects, plus temporary hit points equal to (1d8+7)[10]

[Metastachydium]

The familiar vigour from the Shaman's spirits-given power warming his body, the Crane nods at the Vanara with an odd, but unmistakeable hint of appreciation coulouring his scowl. He would rather she fled when given the chance; but in her subtle way, she is a warrior. Steadfast.

As for himselfÂ… He could observe, and with ease, that how he fights and how the Dancer fights, for that matter, who has him beat at this game usually, does little, and with much effort; they need to follow the Samurai's lead. Onkaisan! Strike harder, not more! he shrieks through the walls of the vortex as he barrels back with a prting kick, seeking to gain some space to come down with speed at the enemy from.

Spoiler: OOC

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Alright, Angry Crane Power Kicking of Hard Farewells: (1d20+9)[13] (+1 Aid, -2 Power Attack) for (1d8+6)[12] magical and Good bludgeoning,
(1d20+4)[19] for (1d8+6)[9] the same,
move action Tumble to above Q17,
and kinda Dodge, for an AC of 21.

[Auranghzeb]

Onka jumps into the water and finds the right angles to hit the creature as if he could see the vital spots of the extraplanar creature hitting three times with extreme precision.

Shimura calls into his ancestral training and his eyes are open to a new understanding of how to land blows with his sacred Katana, the waters part as a living wound as the Katana strikes twice.

Ahalya's magic provides a boost and encourages to attack further knowing that the spirits protect you!


Still numbed by the painful memories of the Kamikaze, Leylek's attacks can't find the speed needed to damage the ever shaping body of water.


The elemental compresses it's mass into a tall column that whips Shimura first and then Onka like the quick falling log of a cut tree! It no longer seeks precision, only power and destruction like a savage wolverine mother backed to a corner!

Spoiler: Attacks

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PA 7 vs Shimura (1d20+10)[29] [roll] 2d10+14[/roll]
PA 7 vs Onka (1d20+10)[27] [roll] 2d10+14[/roll]

[Auranghzeb]

The first lashing of the water column hits Shimura like falling rock, dislodging him from the ground and almost ripping his Katana from his numb hands.

Spoiler: Damage

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(2d10+14)[25]

[Alhallor]

Nearly in trance Onka slipped away from the strike of the water elemental like a flowing stream, he only nodded to the advice of the crane-warrior and continued his assault with heavy open-palm strikes to get more water away from the elemental. His breathing was controlled and even the flowing water kinda helped cooling of his body.

Spoiler: OOC

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Attack 1: (1d20+12)[30]
Damage 1: (1d8+7)[11] -2 to hit +2 damage.

Attack 2: (1d20+12)[27]
Damage 2: (1d8+7)[8] -2 to hit +2 damage.

Attack 3: (1d20+7)[19]
Damage 3: (1d8+7)[10] -2 to hit +2 damage.

all to hit bonuses factored in.

[Cygnia]

"Raksha, I need you. To Master Shimura!" Ahalyā stroked the wolf's cheek, converting the power of one of her Bull's Strength spells to Cure Moderate Wounds. The samurai couldn't risk another deadly hit like that.

Raksha growled softly in response, not liking the entire situation at all. Still, the wolf rushed over to Shimura to deliver the healing -- hopefully, it would be in time!

Spoiler: Actions

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Both Raksha and Ahalyā declare their Dodge on Water Boy.
COLD WET NOSE OF CURE MODERATE WOUNDS~! on Shimura
(2d8+7)[16]

[BelGareth]

Shimura is knocked around like a rag doll, he barely manages to keep his grip on his weapons, gritting his teeth, he furrowed his brow and tensed as he was buffeting around like a leaf in the wind, except this was more like a grain of sand in a storm.

He felt something after being knocked flat, managing to catch himself under his feat, a healing hand soothes the bruised bones, and other internal injuries.

Raising back to both of his feet, water dripping off him, the small glibe of light pulsed, diminishing as a halo of fire erupted around him and then he struck back.

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Temp HP, damage, & healing brings me back to 43 hp's
Swift adjust essentia (from soulspark to mantle of flames)

Attack 1 - (1d20+14)[26]
Damage - (1d10+9)[15]

Attack 2 - (1d20+9)[13]
Damage - (1d10+9)[10]

Sizzle Damage - (1d6)[4] (fire damage if hit) forgot to add 2d6 after reassigning essentia, rolled in discord for a total of 10 Sizzle damage

Miromoto Shimura
M LG Human (dragon) Samurai \ Mirumoto Niten Master 2
Level 7 Init 3, HP 43/61, Speed 30
AC 23 Touch 14 Flat-footed 18
Fort +9 Ref +5 Will +6
Stats Str 18, Dex 16, Con 16, Int 12, Wis 11, Cha 15
Condition's Fortification 25%, DR 1/-, Mantle of flame 3d6 fire on hit, Essentia 3
Special Law devotion [1/1], Belt of Healing [0/3], Anklets of Translocation [3/3], +1 bonus on saving throws against paralysis and sleep effects, Blade Guide, Eternal Training [0/1]
speech: 008080

Mirumoto Niten, Ancestor (Blade Guide)
Least Soulspark, Tiny Outsider (Lawful, Incarnum, Native)
Hit Dice 2d8 Init 5, HP 16/16, Speed 20 ft., fly 30 ft. (perfect)
AC 15 Touch 13 Flat-footed 14
Fort +5 Ref +4 Will +4
Stats Str 10, Dex 13, Con 15, Int 6, Wis 13, Cha 13
Condition's Amorphous (immune to crits/sneak attack), DR 1/chaotic, Evasion
Special
-Attack Bonus: 0/2; +1 bonus to-hit&damage / Essentia
-Deflection Bonus: 0/2; +1 deflection to AC / Essentia
-Healing: 0/2; Fast healing 1 / Essentia
-Saving Throw: 0/2; +1 resistance bonus / Essentia
Attack: Soul blast +5 ranged touch (1d4+1)
Skills: Diplomacy +3, Hide +14, Knowledge (history) +3, Listen +6, Move Silently +6, Sense Motive +6, Spot +6
speech: #DAA520

Soulmeld	Benefit	Essentia benefit	Invested	Bound
Mirumoto Niten dragonmark	-	+25%/e	1/2	Arms
Mantle of Flame	1d6 fire	+1d6/e	2/2	-
Soulspark Familiar	Blade guide Familiar	multiple options	0/2	-

[Metastachydium]

Leylek, in the air above is not struck this time; not his body, at least. But he can see their enemy rise up like a serpent, a death worm of the deserts, but of water and come down on his own. He can almost feel the impact, in his bones. He is tired. The memory of those waves and vortices and wind, it swirls ever more vividly in his mind. And the memory of that cold sensation, not indifference, but not even despair: that Fate will have its way and he'll suffer for it, what decended upon him when he tried to soar away, drenched and heavy with the wind of the kami all around… It is close. He knows it.

And yet! Down in the gloom, broken only by the soul-light, Shimura-sama stands once more and brings fire against the darkness and fire against the waves, the Shaman standing firm in the glow of flames and the Dancer fighting on. Yes… Fate will have its way, as it always has. But they fight as they are given to fight; and so shall Leylek Saksaghan. He turns in the air and comes down, with an irate cry and all his weight behind her clenched talons.

Spoiler: OOC

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So… Full-round charge, ten feet down, Power Attacking for two points: (1d20+10)[16] for (1d8+6)[11] and (1d12)[12] Flying kick;
free action move back up 5' (Cobra Straps),
and hope for the best.

Still Dodging against the water thing for AC 19.

[Auranghzeb]

The water rises again, but this time instead of a blunt weapon, it swirls and hisses before lashing at Shimura in the shape of a curtain of water trying to Drench the flames protecting the samurai!

Spoiler: Drench attempt

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Touch attach (1d20+17)[36] Dispel Magical Fire (unshape meld) (1d20+16)[23]

[Alhallor]

Onka moved with the water, bobbing and weaving, the rising water seems more to help him understanding this new enemy then hindering him. When the elemental showered Shimura-niisan the dancer jumped out of the water, hanging in the air for a fleeting moment, when his foot came crashing down unto the mass of water, he quickly pulled back and gave the elemental two more furrious palm strikes, each attack underlayed with ragged breath.

Spoiler: OOC

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Attack 1: (1d20+10)[19]
Damage 1: (1d8+11)[19] -5 to hit +5 damage due to PA.

Attack 2: [ROLL](1d20+13)[32]
Damage 2: (1d8+7)[8] -2 to hit +2 damage due to PA.

Attack 3: (1d20+8)[19]
Damage 3: (1d8+7)[10] -2 to hit +2 damage due to PA.

Just realized that if I use Flurry of Blows instead of Two-Weapon fighting I only get -1 to attacks instead of -2.

[Metastachydium]

Hissing a tempest of curses under his breath, Leylek can feel his weight was indeed behind his strike – even as it sinks uselessly into a cloud of emptt vapour, with no foe underneath to suffer for it. The enemy is elsewhere, dousing the halo that burned around Shimura-sama a mere moment ago. BUt it doesn't matter: he could still see what he saw. It is not yet over.

With resolute wingbeats, he climbs once more, to prepare for another run.

Spoiler: OOC

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With the Cobra Steps 5' flight, the bird cannot attack right now, but he can now get out of reach with a single Tumbling withdraw: (1d20+14)[33].

Next round the charm, maybe? Until then, Dodging some more for AC 21.

[Cygnia]

Shimura had armor, the birb had his wings.

Raksha glanced over towards her mistress on the rock outcropping. She appeared safe...for now. So, the wolf tried her best to distract the uncaring waters in order to protect Onka. It seemed as good a plan as any.

Meanwhile, Ahalyā seemed torn by indecision on what to do next. At least, Shimura seemed well for the time being, though the elemental doused the samurai's fiery wreath. Will each of these Sisters 'test' us in kind then should we survive this?

Spoiler: Actions

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Both Raksha and Ahalyā declare their Dodge on Water Boy.

Raksha will try to Aid Another to +2 Onka's AC (DC10)
(1d20+3)[9]

Ahalyā defaults to Total Defense this round.

[BelGareth]

Shimuras world goes dark as the water attempts to stiffle him, water was everywhere all at once, he couldn't breathe, he could barely move, for a moment, panic over took him, his training fled like a small child afraid of the storm.

But then he heard the small calm voice and steadied himself, he readied for the oncoming physical pain, but when he opened his eyes, there was none, his halo of fire had been engulfed and extinguished.

Ok then, he thought, the hard way it is.

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Swift to reorder essentia
1 into Mirumoto Niten dragonmark for a total of 2
1 into Soulspark Familiar:saving throw for a total of 1

Attack 1 - (1d20+15)[18]
Damage - (1d10+9)[18]

Attack 2 - (1d20+10)[16]
Damage - (1d10+9)[15]

Miromoto Shimura
M LG Human (dragon) Samurai \ Mirumoto Niten Master 2
Level 7 Init 3, HP 43/61, Speed 30
AC 23 Touch 14 Flat-footed 18
Fort +9 Ref +5 Will +6
Stats Str 18, Dex 16, Con 16, Int 12, Wis 11, Cha 15
Condition's Fortification 25%, DR 2/-, Mantle of flame 3d6 fire on hit[UNSHAPED], Essentia 3
Special Law devotion [1/1], Belt of Healing [0/3], Anklets of Translocation [3/3], +1 bonus on saving throws against paralysis and sleep effects, Blade Guide, Eternal Training [0/1], Mass Aid (+1 morale to hit & fear)
speech: 008080

Mirumoto Niten, Ancestor (Blade Guide)
Least Soulspark, Tiny Outsider (Lawful, Incarnum, Native)
Hit Dice 2d8 Init 5, HP 16/16, Speed 20 ft., fly 30 ft. (perfect)
AC 15 Touch 13 Flat-footed 14
Fort +5 Ref +4 Will +4
Stats Str 10, Dex 13, Con 15, Int 6, Wis 13, Cha 13
Condition's Amorphous (immune to crits/sneak attack), DR 1/chaotic, Evasion
Special
-Attack Bonus: 0/2; +1 bonus to-hit&damage / Essentia
-Deflection Bonus: 0/2; +1 deflection to AC / Essentia
-Healing: 0/2; Fast healing 1 / Essentia
-Saving Throw: 1/2; +1 resistance bonus / Essentia
Attack: Soul blast +5 ranged touch (1d4+1)
Skills: Diplomacy +3, Hide +14, Knowledge (history) +3, Listen +6, Move Silently +6, Sense Motive +6, Spot +6
speech: #DAA520

Soulmeld	Benefit	Essentia benefit	Invested	Bound
Mirumoto Niten dragonmark	-	+25%/e	2/2	Arms
Mantle of Flame[UNSHAPED]	1d6 fire	+1d6/e	0/2	-
Soulspark Familiar	Blade guide Familiar	multiple options	1/2	-

[Auranghzeb]

Lesson IV: Be Humble

Even the sharpest blade cannot cut through everything. You have decided to stay and stand with those signaled by the Yama Uba, now you must be humbled.

The Elemental retaliates with a crushing punch, slamming Shimura against the rocky floor below, breaking bones and breaking his will.

[Cygnia]

No!

Ahalyā's eyes widened in horror as another aquatic slam knocked Shimura down. She felt helpless....

...and yet, somewhere her mind whirred, trying to find some sort of weakness in this foe. If they could apply their strikes better, somehow push it apart...

...the shaman frantically chattered her suggestions to the rest of her companions.

Spoiler: Actions

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Both Raksha and Ahalyā declare their Dodge on Water Boy.
(1d20+14)[22] Dark Knowledge Tactics (DC15 -- Know: Planes + Collector of Stories {Tactics: The archivist knows the general combat behaviors of creatures of that race, granting his allies a +1 bonus to attack rolls made against them. If the archivist succeeds on his Knowledge check by 10 or more, then this bonus increases to +2. If the archivist succeeds on his Knowledge check by 20 or more, then this bonus increases to +3.})

Raksha attempts to Aid Another +2 for Onka's AC (DC10)
(1d20+3)[7]

[Alhallor]

Shimura get's battered again while the lithe dancer evades another strike, but Onka didn't feel immaculate, he failed in protecting Shimura by not bringing down they're adversary. He focused, jumping out of the water again, trying to bait the water spirit into attacking him but retaliating brutally with fist and foot when he does.

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Attack 1: (1d20+14)[16]
Damage 1: (1d8+8)[13] -2 to hit +2 damage due to PA.

Attack 2: (1d20+14)[19]
Damage 2: (1d8+8)[14] -2 to hit +2 damage due to PA.

Attack 3: (1d20+9)[21]
Damage 3: (1d8+8)[14] -2 to hit +2 damage due to PA.

Dark Knowledge is included.