GM Tyranius Blood Under Absalom Special Tier 1-2 (Inactive)

Game Master Tyranius

Gillii uses his wand of cure light on Talondreal.

clw: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
clw: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

"If it's not TOO high up, maybe we can form a pyramid, with whoever is at the top retrieving the vase?"

"It's probably best to go along with Mun's plan, it's the safest way I think." Kitt says as he studies the structure, and retrieves a rope from his bag.

Do we need any rolls?

Kitt flings his rope up in towards the structure with a grappling hook and asks his eidolon to pull it down.

"Ahhh, hold up." Mun steps forward to block Kitt's throw. "Let me make sure it isn't magical!"

Casting Detect Magic

Mun studies the vase and cage to make sure that he will be able to use his Mending spell should the vase break.

The half elf thanks the udine.

Did he kill the half-orc?

Mun detects no magical auras from the cage nor the vase. Climbing on each other shoulders allows the Pathfinders to reach the vase and the contents within.

Sealed with a wax-coated cork, the vase contains a number of red paper envelopes, each embossed with an elaborate hand-painted print of a jade phoenix. The envelope holds a folded invitation to attend a performance of a traditional opera from Lung Wa entitled Dawn of the Jade Phoenix, to be held at a small theater in the Foreign Quarter.

Each of you grab your invitations and quickly retreat from the room as more groups pour in behind you. Heading south you find another drain shaft that you slowly crawl through. After roughly forty feet you reach a room that contains a trap door leading back to the warehouse subbasement beneath the warehouse’s arena.

Smelling strongly of sewage and the invitation itself isn't until tomorrow. Now might be a good time to secure a room in the inn for a bit of rest as several folks give you a wide berth as you look like homeless folks that like in the foulest corners of Absalom's sewers.

Please try to be a bit more descriptive in your posts. More roleplay with the rollplay makes for a far more enjoyable experience for all. I want to know what you all are doing for the evening as you prepare for bed. :). The inn contains one double bed and the rest of the rooms are single beds. Will place a map of an inn up for fun for your tokens as we have a day for some good roleplay. Thanks and keep up the good work!

The paladin will spend the evening, after eating, in prayerful contemplation of his actions for the day and will pray for those whose lives might have been lost.

Mūn arrives at the inn, grateful to be out of the sewers and back into civilization. He claims a single room to himself, and spends an inordinate amount of time making himself clean and presentable. He avails himself of every service the inn offers, calling multiple times for more hot water and many, many sponges and rags to help him get the job done.

He does finally emerge into the common area of the inn, late into the evening service, and selects a shellfish stew along with a crisp wine for his dinner.

"One day I'm going to do some work for the Society that doesn't require new clothes. A sewer?" He looks down at his outfit, which looks every bit as good as it did at the start of the day. "I apologize; I did the best that I could."

"So, an opera tomorrow?" He looks down again at the invitation that he's brought with him. "I don't believe I'm familiar with Lung Wa; I imagine it's our host's selection. He has a flair for the dramatic, so I imagine it will be interesting."

"Opera's don't really sound like our thing, ain't that right Terra." Kitt replies Mun as he gobbles down on some chow, tired and somewhat smelly. He continues to feed bits of scrap to the Eidolon. Eidolon's don't really require nutrition but she does not seem to mind the snacking, and she looks somewhat fat.

At the end of the day, Kitt returns to his single room to clean himself up, double checks the windows, locks and hides his invitation somewhere safe, on Terra. Later he does a bit of review of the events that went through-out the day, calculating how to make each encounter faster and more efficient. If only we did it this way... Maybe I can share this with the rest tomorrow. He continues throwing ideas at a silent and unamused eidolon, until nightfall. As soon as he falls asleep, his eidolon vanishes back into her home plane.

Iddo slowly devours his soup, examining various crevices and nooks in the wall which he may not have noticed earlier. He nods absent-mindedly at Mun and Kitt's conversation, taking a moment to let Kitt's reply sink in. After a longer-than-expected delay, Iddo joins in.

"How can someone not like the Opera? It combines all the coolest parts of our society into one big musical affair."

The young storyteller contemplates his usage of the word "cool" as he gulps down another spoonful of soup and continues.

"I've been to the Opera once in Oppara; my parents took me to see what high Taldan culture looks like. My first Pathfinder Society mission was also to the opera, but I didn't enjoy it very much. Maybe it's because of the zombies that attacked us in the middle."

Iddo finishes his soup and without another word clambers up to his room.

Xukong keeps its mask on even while it eats, using a clever built-in hinge mechanism beneath which extraordinarily sharp teeth can be seen.

"Dominoes, anyone?" It inquires after finishing, proffering a fine set made of jade.

I am not familiar with the game Xukong, but if you are willing to teach you will find I am a willing student, once I have take care of my ablutions and my prayers. says the half-elf.

***OVERSEER ANNOUCEMENT***

Overseer thread

Small groups of challengers slowly begin emerging from the tunnels, some elated at having a vase, some looking crushed with defeat as they stare at their empty hands. Victorious or vanquished, they drift off into the night to get clean and well rested after a crawl through a sewer.

If no one else has, Gillii will take advantage of the double bed, hoping perhaps to find some female companionship to share it with him... or male, he's not too particular when it comes down to it. Once he's stowed his stuff and had a hot bath in some clean water, he'll head to the common room for a hearty and much needed meal and liquor to accompany it.... or is that liquor and a meal to accompany that?

Once he's fed and comfortable, he'll settle back into a comfortable position and start to sing, hoping to get others to sing with him, or at least enjoy the song, clapping along if they won't sing the choruses.

perform sing: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14

After folks lose interest in the entertainment, he'll sink back to anonymity in the common room and enjoy some more potent liquor, brandy perhaps. He'll wander over to the pair playing dominoes.

"This looks interesting... mind if I watch and learn about the game?" While not particularly good with numbers, he's quick enough to spot patterns on the bricks and recognize those that match... After watching the game for a while, he yawns and begins wandering and mingling with any remaining guests, and perhaps can interest one to join him upstairs for some personal playtime with him..

he's not above using his Nereid Fascination ability to secure himself a companion for the evening... just sayin'

This is still the same day

As the day winds on Kitt returns to his room in quiet contemplation as he returns companion to its own plane for a bit of rest on its own.

Xukong decides to stay up a bit later than usual as he looks for an opponent to play Dominos with. Talondreal takes him up on his offer, though he wants to complete his own prayers and self-reflections on the day first and agrees to return in a short while.

Gillii asks the innkeeper to send a bath up and agrees as Gillii tosses the man a few copper pieces. Gillii thoroughly enjoys the hot steaming water as a soft knock is hear on the door. Getting out he finds that one of the patron weapon decided to join him after all. A lithe human woman with auburn hair lays her hand on his chest and pushes him gently back into the room and shuts the door tight, locking it behind her.

Talondreal makes his way down the hallway to his room for a small bit of quiet reflection time while Iddo reminisces on his first mission as a Pathfinder and turns in for the night to his own room.

Hearing of Gillii's bath Mun calls for one of his own to be sent to the room. growing excited he asks for extra hot water and speaks of the impending Opera tomorrow night and his excitement when the innkeeper let's him know that his bath is now ready.

Mun gets to his room and quickly de-robes his armor and clothing. just as he catches the sight of a small tube exiting the water.

Dart vs Mun AC 13: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

The dart strikes the wall nearby and sticks into the wood with a very dull thud.

Dart vs Iddo AC 12: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Iddo begins to clamor into bed himself as he hears a soft thunk from a dart gun being blown from below the bed as a human man rolls out and leaps to his feet from below the bed, much to Iddo's surprise.

The human woman with Gillii turns around after locking the door and Gillii's eyes go wide as she hurls a poisonous dart at him.

Dart vs Gillii AC 12: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

Wow- You guys got so lucky on those dart attacks.

The trio of assassin's quickly draw shortswords as they advance and slash at the naked pathfinders.

Shortsword vs Mun AC 13: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7 + Poison
Sneak Attack Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1
Poison Fort Save Dc 12: 1d20 ⇒ 15

Shortsword vs Iddo AC 12: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8 + Poison
Sneak Attack Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Shortsword vs Gillii AC 12: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23
Confirm Crit: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6 + Poison
Crit Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Sneak Attack Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6
Poison Fort Save Dc 12: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Mun feels the blade enter his side and cringes as he steps back. Iddo rolls onto the bed just in time as the blade slashes just over his head.

Gillii on the other hand doesn't stand much of a chance as the beautiful woman's blade slices his neck open wide. He falls to the ground, bleeding and gurgling as he chokes on his own blood. A dark poison flows freely through his veins.

Please remember at this point the only one that is still armored is probably Xukong. The rest of you are unarmored and nearly naked from bed / bathes. Also keep in mind that noone is aware of each others assassin's or what is going on behind closed doors.

Seems the Aspis Consortium was none too pleased by what you did to their agents.

Round 1
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Assassins
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Mun (5/13; -1 Con)
Iddo
Talondreal (11/11; -2 Con)
Xukong
Kitt
Gillii (-5/10; -1 Con; -1 Wis; 3 rnds remain; prone; bleeding)

I had to look this up to make sure I could do this without drawing an AoO, and it sure seems like I can.

The elf, startled and without any armor, weapons, or gear, stands in shock after the blade pierces his side. In half a heartbeat his senses return and he throws open the door behind him (move action). He steps out into the hall (5' step) and--without letting go of the handle--he immediately slams the door shut (2nd move action).

Naked, bleeding, and frightened, he keeps his grip on the handle as tight as he can manage, bracing to try to keep the door closed. He yells up and down the hallway. "Pathfinders! I'm under attack! Aspis Assassins!!! Fear Fire Foes; awake!!!" Not sure if bracing the door counts as an action; if it does, disregard that bit.

Is my mage armor still active?

At this, Xukong stands up with all the grace of a rigid corpse leaning out of its coffin, uses its floral crystal wand again, and makes its way toward Mun's room, sword in hand!

@Xukong- No as it has been several hours since the sewer.

It is a DC 10 Perception to hear Mun's screaming through 2 sets of doors and the fifty feet of distance.

stabilize roll dc 10: 1d20 + 1 - 5 ⇒ (8) + 1 - 5 = 4
stabilize roll folio reroll dc 10: 1d20 + 1 - 5 ⇒ (18) + 1 - 5 = 14

Gillii lays there in a pool of his own blood, breath coming shallowly and with a gurgling ragged sound.

I only count 1 set of doors between us. He's out in the hall....

Perception: 1d20 ⇒ 13 Not that it matters! :)

perception: 1d20 ⇒ 4 Oh my... I assume I'm oblivious to the attack unless someone shouts again?

Having a long and exhausting day, Kitt rolls around in his bed, assumes the noise heard was something that off a cat in the alleyway and continues rolling along. He dreams of designing a beautiful bed, built with all the right angles, and smooth lines, possibly using magic to create efficient sleep, 8 hours worth in 4 hours.

Yes- Only 1 set of doors as he is out in the hall. You guys will have to figure your own DC as each person will obviously be different. The DC starts at -5 to hear. Each door adds +5 to the DC and every 10 feet adds +1 to the DC. Either way the DC isn't going to prove too difficult once this gets further along.

Mun quickly opens the door, slides out into the hall and shuts the door, holding it shut as best as he can. With the Assassin close on his heels Mun begins to yell as loud as he can down the hallway, attracting Xukong's attention.

Kitt continues to lie in his bed as he begins to fall asleep contemplating the day and fine craftsmanship of the inn's bed.

Even if shouted again Kitt that is your Perception for the round.

Gillii is able to stabilize though the poison still courses through his veins.

Round 1
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Assassins
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Mun (5/13; -1 Con)
Iddo
Talondreal (11/11; -2 Con)
Xukong
Kitt
Gillii (-5/10; -1 Con; -1 Wis; 3 rnds remain; stable.)

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

"Oh, hello! Are you room service? I need some help; I seem to have an assassin in my room. No wait, you are said assassin. Where's room service, then? Actually, nevermind."

Iddo makes the same strange movements and sounds as before, this time moving around in his place to prevent the Aspis agent from attacking him.

Defensively Casting Sleep, DC 15. I believe I can hear Mun with this result, but I'm not sure.

Cast Defensively, Concentration DC 17: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17

Is the udine opening is mouth like a fish out of water? lol

Percpetion 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Wrapt in his prayers the paladin hears nothing as he communes with his god.

@Talondreal- Hehe

Iddo begins to cast one of his more complex and longer spells as he concentrates hard under the pressure of the assassin.

Shortsword vs Gillii AC 10: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Gillii's assassin tries to skewer the Undine one last time, just to make sure he is dead. The blade stabs into the robe with just enough pressure to feel like the leathery skin. Content with her job she leaves the room and heads down the hallway for her next assignment.

Assassin str check: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19
Mun str check: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Mun holds the door as best as he can, though the blade did some serious damage to his gut and the wrenching of the door nearly doubles him over in pain. The door flies open as the assassin slashes at Mun once again.

Short sword vs Mun AC 13: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5 + Poison
Mun Fort save DC 12: 1d20 ⇒ 11

The poison also begins to take it's toll on Mun's body as the Bloodroot courses through his veins. The elf falls to the ground just before Xukong's eyes as a small pool of blood begins to form. The assassin disappears back into the room to cover his tracks.

The assassin in Iddo's room slashes at him again with his shortsword as he concentrates on his spell.

Short sword vs Iddo AC 12: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8 + Poison
Iddo Fort save DC 12: 1d20 ⇒ 8

With Iddo distracted the blade stabs into his chest, nearly spilling his guts all over the bed.

DC 19 Concentration check or lose the spell.

Gillii poison fort save DC 12: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

The poison in Gillii's veins continue to take their course as it drains his energy.

Round 2
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Assassins
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Mun (-1/12; -2 Con; -1 Wis; 3 rnds remaining; prone, bleeding)
Iddo (0/8; disabled; -1 con; -1 Wis; 3 rnds remaining)
Talondreal (11/11; -2 Con)
Xukong
Kitt
Gillii (-6/9; -2 Con; -2 Wis; 2 rnds remain; stable.)

I think Mūn is actually at -2. If the blade did 5 hp damage, that leaves him at 0. If the poison brought him to -2 Con damage, that means -1 hp/level, so -2 total hp. Let me know if you see it differently.

Stabilize DC 10: 1d20 - 1 - 2 ⇒ (20) - 1 - 2 = 17 Auto-success!

Mūn falls to the ground, a victim of one more abdomen piercing than is sustainable in his current state. He falls fortuitously, though, wedging an arm underneath his torso in such a way that the largest wound is held closed, stunting the blood loss and allowing his body to attempt to recover.

Fortitude DC 12: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (16) - 1 = 15

His body is also able to fight off the poison in his veins, allowing the true healing to commence.

Xukong hops over Mun and into his room, letting out an unholy scream as he faces his would-be assassin!

Spending another Arcane point to enchant my sword.

[dice=+1 Bastard Sword, Spellstrike: chill touch (DC 15)]1d20+7[/dice]
damage: 1d10 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13 plus negative energy damage and 1 Strength damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4

perception DC9: 1d20 ⇒ 2
Sound at Mun,sound of battle -10 ,sleep 10 ,door 5 ,40feet 4

Kitt snores like a baby. Still dreams of the bed he could have built, or is building in his sleep.

gillii fort save dc 12: 1d20 ⇒ 11

Concentration DC 18: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

Iddo's friendly and childish demeanor does not protect him from the assassin's blade, and he collapses in his bed. Hoping to convince the assassin that the job is done, and to prevent further pain to himself, he takes no actions.

Fortitude Save, DC 12: 1d20 ⇒ 2

Gotcha Mun- Missed that you were lvl 2; Nice crit on the stabilization!

Mun becomes stable as his body is able to purge the foul poison through his wound.

Meanwhile Iddo loses control of his spell as he is nearly eviscerated. he collapses onto the bed as the poison takes its toll on him. He stares up at the deadly shortsword as his eyes shut going unconscious.

Xukong steps over Mun's prone body as he slashes at the assassin. The assassin leaps back as the bastard sword misses him by mere inches.

Kitt continues to sleep like a baby while Gillii's body shudders from the poison.

Round 2
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Assassins
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Mun (-2/11; -2 Con; -1 Wis; stable)
Iddo (-1/8; -2 con; -2 Wis; 2 rnds remaining; bleeding; prone)
Talondreal (11/11; -2 Con)
Xukong
Kitt
Gillii (-6/9; -3 Con; -3 Wis; 1 rnds remain; stable.)

Been over 24 hours, botting Talondreal.

Talondreal Perception: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Talondreal continues to lay in his bed and focuses on clearing his mind when he hears a soft knock at the door.

"Sorry to bother you sir, I have brought you a tub and some hot water." Says a muffled female voice from the other side of the door.

With Iddo lying on the bed, bleeding out the assassin leaves him be and moves to open the door, reapplying a layer of poison to his blade.

Meanwhile in the northern hallway the assassin fights for his life as Xukong corners him in the room.

Shortsword vs Xukong AC 15; defensively: 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (9) + 3 - 4 = 8

Xukong knocks the assassin's blade to the side as it stands it's ground, glaring at the assassin through the narrow slit in its helm.

Round 3
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Assassins
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Mun (-2/11; -2 Con; -1 Wis; stable)
Iddo (-1/8; -2 con; -2 Wis; 2 rnds remaining; bleeding; prone)
Talondreal (11/11; -2 Con)
Xukong
Kitt
Gillii (-6/9; -3 Con; -3 Wis; 1 rnds remain; stable.)

The half elf will reply that he ordered no bath and that he is in communion with his god.

Recognizing now that it has the assassin on the defensive, Xukong forgoes the subtler aspects of its Art and puts its full might behind one terrible swing!

[dice=+1 Bastard Sword, Spellstrike: chill touch (DC 15)]1d20+7[/dice]
damage: 1d10 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13 plus negative energy damage and 1 Strength damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Fortitude DC 12: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (2) - 1 = 1

Stabilize DC 10: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (14) - 2 = 12

While Iddo's weak body continues to let the poison course through it, the overflow of blood slows its stream and Iddo enters a less dangerous, if not less painful, condition.

perception DC9: 1d20 ⇒ 19 Third times the charm!

Kitt rolls over his bed after hearing some sort of a commotion outside his room. "Hey guys, everything OK? I thought I heard something." Unbeknownst of the dangers that lurk beyond the door, he steps out to take a look. "Mun!!" He cries and move towards as he see his ally lying helplessly on the ground.

Use one move action to get to Mun. Did Xukong take out the assassin? If he did not, I'll cast summon monster I (eagle to use 2 claws to attack it). If he did, Kitt will spend another move action to go towards the other rooms to see to if the others are OK.

AC is 12

fort save dc 12: 1d20 ⇒ 16

Gillii finally shakes off the poison just as it's about to cause it's last damage... He convulses slightly with the effort then lies still while his body does its best to begin to heal itself... of course that will require 23.99 more hours, lol

Though the poison still runs its course Iddo manages to stabilize as the bleeding coagulates.

Xukong manages to put its full weight behind his swing and splits the assassin wide open as he falls back into the soap-filled tub, his blood tinting the water red.

Kitt is startled awake as he leaps from his bed at the sound of a brawl and rushes to his door flinging it open wide.

You wouldn't be able to move that far as it takes 5 feet to reach door and move action to open the door. You can't 5 foot move and also move in same round

Gillii's poison becomes a bit weaker as his body is able to stave it off as best as possible doing no further damage to him.

Round 3
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Assassins
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Mun (-2/11; -2 Con; -1 Wis; stable)
Iddo (-1/8; -3 con; -3 Wis; 1 rnds remaining; stable)
Talondreal (11/11; -2 Con)
Xukong
Kitt
Gillii (-6/9; -3 Con; -3 Wis; stable.)

Perception 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20

Hearing commotion from the outside the paladin will rush to get his sword. Is that all he can do this round?

If sword was nearby, within reach, then it is just a move action to grab it so you still have a standard action.

Constitution DC 10: 1d20 - 1 - 2 ⇒ (9) - 1 - 2 = 6 to become stable as if he'd received aid, can be attempted 1/hour, lose 1 hp if fail

The damage he's taken prevents Mūn from getting any closer to consciousness; he moans as an internal wound worsens slightly.

He opens the door, sword at the ready.

Mun moans as his body jerks slightly, reopening his wound for a brief moment.

Talondreal grabs his blade and rushes to the door, his sword at the ready, only to be met by a blade entering his shoulder. Assassin ready action. Not going to count you as Flat-footed as you were aware of something going on outside.

The female assassin is caught off guard as Talondreal opens the door so fast.

Shortsword vs Talondreal AC 11: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

She is only able to get her initial wound in on the larger man and misses with her second as she leaps back down the hallway.

Hearing trouble the secondary assassin rushes from Iddo's room. Using teh wall as cover he barrels into Talondreal with his blade.

Shortsword vs Talondreal AC 11: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5 + Poison
Fort Save vs Dc 12: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

"This is for the Aspis Consortium Pathfinder." The man sneers and whispers into Talondreal's ear as he goes unconscious and slumps into the assassin's arms.

Round 4
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Assassins
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Mun (-3/11; -2 Con; -1 Wis; stable)
Iddo (-1/8; -3 Con; -3 Wis; 1 rnds remaining; stable)
Talondreal (-1/11; -3 Con; -1 Wis; 3 rnds remaining; Prone; Bleeding)
Xukong
Kitt
Gillii (-6/9; -3 Con; -3 Wis; stable.)

Gillii lies in a pool of his own blood...

looks like we are all dead

Nah- You guys still have a good chance between Kitt and Xukong

Xukong withdraws its black marble pyramid (mage armor) wand, and waves it over itself.

"There are more," It hisses to Kitt. "The angles of the inn twist with their presence."

Wasn't aware the door is a move action.

Kitt stands over his companions body and looks at Xukong standing over an assassin. "Oh. My. Gosh." He pauses for a moment in contemplation about what to do next. Seeing he is out of cure options, and that his friend isn't dying further, he decides to waste no time here. "I'm sorry Mun! I'll be back! I promise, but we can't waste any more time here, it's Uneconomical actions!inefficient!" And he heads out to after heeding Xukong's words to check on the others. "Are you coming Xukong!?" He screams in frustration.

Move to door, Move to open door.

Xukong holds a finger up to its mask.

"Let them come to us..." It whispers.