{{Ending the round early wasn't just me being hasty; the effect of skipping players was intentional. It's not imperative that all PCs act every round. Allie and Auralia were the ones challenging Leska, so their reactions were of primary importance. They had "the spotlight", so to speak.}}<br/><br/>{{Driders are monstrous humanoids.}}<br/><br/>{{hippie: A target is only "flatfooted" if it hasn't acted yet. "Attacking the back" is covered by the flanking bonus.}}<br/>{{As for number generators not having proper mojo... x3 Sorry. Try making a sacrifice to the dice gods? I've heard they like Mountain Dew.}}<br/><br/>{{stealth: shouldn't Sashi have a drunkenness penalty? I think it ought to be at least -2. It's up to you, though. If you think Sashi can get tipsy without losing any effectiveness, then go with that.}}<br/><br/>{{geno: correct, knowledge cannot be use untrained if the DC is higher than 10}}<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>The rotund centaur clip-clops towards Leska with arms out to sieze her.<br/><span style="font-size: 84%; line-height: 116%;">[Leska grapple resist: 1d20(18)+20=38; grapple resisted]</span><br/>Though thin and spindly, her many legs have considerable strength. She uses them to shove Rihyan back and keep him at bay.<br/><br/><br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic"><span style="font-weight: bold">*ka-chonk!*</span></span>Auralia drives her gleaming blade into Leska's abdominal bulb.<br/>"AAAGGghh!!!" Dark blue arachnid blood sprinkles the marble floor. Though the greatsword itself is cool to the touch, the wound sizzles as though being seared by a white-hot brand.<br/><span style="font-size: 84%; line-height: 116%;">[Leska: (44%)*]</span><br/>Auralia follows through with a second blow, hacking the nearest leg. The drider's transmuted flesh does not rend easily, yet the angel has strength to spare and is able to lop off the foot.<br/><span style="font-size: 84%; line-height: 116%;">[Leska: (27%)**]</span><br/><br/><br/><br/>When the robed human leaps into the fray, Leska now finds herself completely surrounded on four sides. He lands one solid punch; she scrambles legs at him to fend off the rest of his assault.<br/><span style="font-size: 84%; line-height: 116%;">[Leska: (23%)**]</span><br/><br/><br/>Finally, the lop-eared lass charges in as well, polearm ablaze, and lands a blow that injures her left humanoid arm.<br/><span style="font-size: 84%; line-height: 116%;">[Leska: (13%)**]</span><br/>At this point, Leska realizes that her temper has led her into a fatal error. She is solo, while this feathery punk has<span style="text-decoration: underline">a lot</span>of backup.<br/><br/><br/><br/><span style="color: red"><span style="text-decoration: underline">&lt;&lt;Round 3&gt;&gt;</span></span><br/><br/>Her seven remaining feet<span style="font-style: italic">clackity-clack</span>against the marble as she pivots in place, trying to fend off attacks from literally every direction (including above, from the gravity-flaunting human)<br/>"EAAAGH!" she shouts, "(Undercommon)Enough!"<br/><span style="font-size: 84%; line-height: 116%;">[Leska AC drops back to 23]<br/>[Leska concentration to cast defensively: 1d20(5)+13+4(Combat Casting)=22, success] <br/>[Leska casts Lightning Bolt; Auralia, Jess and Chrrou are in its area of effect (the latter two by accident)]</span><br/>The drider shouts five baleful syllables, a secret word of mystical power. Crackling orange energy spirals into her palm.<br/>"E<span style="font-style: italic">YAH</span>!" she points at Auralia and releases the a lightning bolt at her at point-blank range. The bolt passes through the angel and continues across the wreckage of the table, stopping only when it puts a scorch-mark in the southern wall.<br/><span style="font-size: 84%; line-height: 116%;">[Auralia's aura negates it for herself. Jess and Chrrou take 24 points of electricity damage (reflex half DC 16)]<br/><br/>[Jess Reflex save: 1d20(2)+9+2(dwarf nutrion)-2(drunk)=11, fail; Jess takes <span style="font-weight: bold">24 electricity damage</span>]</span><br/>"!!!" Jess is surprised by the blast and gets a full jolt. "!!!OW...."<br/><span style="font-size: 84%; line-height: 116%;">[Jess: (71%)]</span><br/>Curls of smoke rises from her frizzled hair and fur.