Pratts, indifferent to Darshan's plight, goes to flank the red samurai; a circuitous path, but one that nonetheless bring him in a favorable position as he leaps and slashes at the man with his talons.
Feinting with a thrust to his armpit, she follows by stomping upon the man's lightly armored foot, only to smash him in the jaw with the butt of her blade as he doubles down in pain, following it up with a vicious slash across his face. As he goes to clutch his face, she kicks at the side of his knee, attempting to snap the tendons, but taking advantage of her opponent's lack of balance to follow up with a blow aimed at the man's neck.
AoO on Pratts:1d20 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 16 Bomb on Karasuma:1d20 + 11 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 11 - 2 = 18 Miss Chance Over 20:1d100 ⇒ 48 Cold Damage on Karasuma:2d6 + 2 ⇒ (4, 4) + 2 = 10Fort Save against Stagger.
Pratts draws the attention of the big samurai just enough to leave him open to Rika's attacks, the final slice laying open his throat. He stands stock still for the moment, a red fountain spraying out at the oni-faced warrior, before his eyes roll up and he collapses.
The saboteur looks in dismay at his fallen leader, before lighting the smokestick and tossing it between himself and the demon that befell the samurai. Seeing the tengu approaching, he snatches a clay pot from his belt and chucks it.
M Human (Vudrani) Investigator/6 ; HP 39/39 ; AC 22, touch 14, flat 18 ( incl. +3 Nat from Barkskin ) ; Fort +3, Ref +8, Will +6 ; Init +3 ; Per. +9+1d6, Sense Motive +9+1d6
Trying not to pay attention to his immobilized arm, Darshan raises one eyebrow and tries to judge where the best entry point on the enforcer's body would be for a delicate piercing of his left ventricle.
Move action: study target.
He then attempts to perform lethal acupuncture by stabbing the man in just this right spot.
Rapier attack, including +3 for Studied Combat:1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16 Damage, including Studied Combat/Strike:3d6 + 3 ⇒ (5, 4, 6) + 3 = 18
Eidolon HD 6 | HP 6/51 | AC27 (11T 25F) | CMB +15 CMD:24 | F:7 R:4 W:5 (+4W vs Enchant) | Init +2 | Perc +9 | SM +8
Current Buffs:
Extended Mage Armor, Enlarge
Attacks:
4 claws w 15 ft reach; B/S/Magic; +15 to hit for 1d6+9; extra 1d6+13 rend on 2+ hits
Noticing their compatriots closing in on the alchemist, Chomper turns and savagely eviscerates the martial artist before taking a step towards the smoke screen and onto the back of the fallen samurai's head.
Breathing a sigh of relief that the major threat has been dispatched, Shigeru draws a second wand. With a sharp stabbing motion he jabs it into his thigh, discharging a bolt of positive energy that causes some of the inflammation across his face to fade away.
Karasuma abandons all pretense of stealth and walks up right behind the mad bomber what bombs and hides in smoke clouds, waiting for the hapless fool to make a move.
While Staggered, Karasuma cannot attack, however, he CAN make Attacks of Opportunity, of which he has *five*
Rika flicks the blood on her blade away and surveys the battlefield. One one man remains; the one with parlor tricks up his sleeve and little else. She whistles and points at the man, partially hidden behind a cloud of smoke.
Ok, so I take my move, ready for Pratts to get in position, and then attack.
With a single swipe of Rika's blade, the enemy is dispatched. Silence falls over the cave, the party's movements the only sound. As the Pathfinders take stock of their situation, a light from the south appears and grows brighter. Like a roiling storm cloud, four pale horses float into the chamber like a howling wind, their flaming manes illuminating the carnage. Hovering over the fallen Tsuneo and Amara Li, you hear a voice in your head.
You have done well the defeat the enemies of our order. We have arrived as summoned, and the foes above have been dealt with. The horses bow heads, touching red horns to the still forms of the venture captain and her servants, as well as that of the samurai. Wounds close and stiff limbs relax, as they rise slowly to their feet.
"Well fought, Pathfinders." Iko offers you all. "You have proven beyond doubt your honor. The man you defeated here was a former student of mine, one whom I thought killed long ago. I take full responsibility for the danger brought upon you by his actions." He bows formally to the party before turning to Amara Li. "I believe we have cemented the bond between our houses with blood. The Way of the Kirin will be the Pathfinder Society's staunches ally in Tian Xia." The two leaders bow deeply to each other before Iko turns to his kirin allies and Amara Li turns to you.
"Pathfinders, I thank you for saving my life and for ensuring the Lantern Lodge's rise here. I shall be busy establishing an expanded lodge in Goka, but will always strive to assist you whenever your mission should take you to Tian Xia. I am honored to have such esteemed agents in my presence. Let us return to Ramparassad with heads high!"
Chronicles will be out tonight. Thank you for bearing with me until now!
Karasuma Tazou, PFS#145296-5, Sczarni The Exchange, Normal progression
"One should be careful when assuming responsbility for the actions of others beyond their purview. A less forthright attorney would be quick to take advantage of such an opening and use it as an avenue of legal entanglements." Karasuma offers with a bit of a conspiratorial tone, handing over a small piece of cardstock.
Karasuma Tazou
Attorney At Law
Tazou, Tazou, Tazou, Tazou, and Karasuma, Assoc.
The Puddles, Absalom
"In the event you ever need legal representation in Absalom, or perhaps at this new lodge that Venture Captain Li is working on in Goka, please don't hesitate to consider my services. For an esteemed warrior such as yourself, the retainer is one copper piece, which I seem to remember you paying earlier in exchange for our thoughts." the tengu adds with a playful wink.
"Any mission all agents involved in can walk away from in one piece is a good mission. Look forward to working with your Way in the future, Honorable Iko."
