Tora no Senaka - The Back of the Tiger (Inactive)

Game Master Dreaming Warforged

"Luh'lemme get my lockpick.", Pavel says, pulling out his morningstar.
"In the muh'meantime, let's get ready with some fire for these truh'trolls. Only thing that can keep 'em from cuh'comin' back."

Pavel attempts to break the beautiful door down.
Break: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22

As Pavel raises his morningstar, you clearly hear the door being unlocked from inside...

Raith falls into the Crane.

From behind the door, a feminine voice, filled with the lacy punctuations of Tien, speaks in Skald.

Theoden grins. "She wants to talk. She has invited us to join her." Theoden starts to enter but then stops immediately turning back to the others. "Oh and one other thing, and she was quite serious when she mentioned this." He looks down at their feet. "She requested we clean our shoes before we enter." he says, grinning, as he makes sure his boots are clean as best as possible before making his way inside.

"Talk?", says Raith, "I'll stay by the door." He cleans his boots and follows Theoden in. He'll stay near the door keeping an out for anyone coming in it or closing it and locking it.

Pavel and Garand, what do you do?

Pavel scoffs.
"Talk?! Pft. After whuh'what she had done to Izumi, we've got a lot to "tuh'talk" about.", he growls. He puts his "lockpick" away, draws his sword and handaxe and follows Raith and Theoden inside.

He also doesn't wipe his feet.

"I guess we're not talking", Raith draws his sword. "Waste of time to clean my boots." He doesn't bother to clean his boots. He follows Pavel in.

Perception:1d20 + 14 ⇒ (17) + 14 = 31

That was a good one, Pavel. I had to laugh.

Nice touch Pavel.

Garand casts a spell, brushing his fingers on Pavel, Raith and Théoden's backs as they enter the room.

communal protection from evil, 2 minutes for Theoden, 1 minute each for Pavel, Raith and himself. +2 deflection bonus to AC, +2 resistance bonus to saves.

The very air seems to change as you enter this peaceful room, as though you had traveled from Kalsgard to Minkai simply by walking through that door...

Teak paneling covers the walls, and the floor is of polished wood. Along the walls, wooden columns rise to the ceiling above, bearing banners emblazoned with pictograms from far-off Tian Xia. Above these hang small oil lamps that give off a dim glow.

The ceiling of this grand chamber rises twenty feet overhead, its heavy beams serving as both rafters and supports for the great hall above.

On your right, four doors can be found, while two rest on the far wall

Near the far wall, a tian screen depicting a crane fighting or dancing with a snake stands partially unfolded and erect. From behind, a clear feminine voice welcomes you: "Let us speak in the tongue of Taldor, then. I'm sorry we have to meet this way. We have masters of opposing views, yes? And it is my duty to protect the dominion of my master. I must say, I miss Kasai's hot springs the most. I look forward to returning, after I've accomplished my purpose in the forsaken country! I am Omoyanu, and I trained the shadows you've killed. I am a pragmatic though, and don't believe in wasteful vengeance. Perhaps we can find a way to shift your allegiance, yes?"

Map of the dojo.

She's behind the screen in D-E/3-4, but you can't see her. You can say something, but any "attack" will start the round per round (I will roll initiative). The area is dimly lit, but not to the point of granting concealment.

Theoden looks curiously in the direction of the screen, an eyebrow raised. Okay... "Madam, I am curious to hear what this 'allegiance' entails. I also am quite curious as to what exactly your purpose here is within our country. And your pragmatism is much appreciated, Madam," he nods to the unseen woman.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (8) + 16 = 24

"Mmmh... Theoden is it? You are the son of Felden, are you not? Mmmh yes... By allegiance, I mean for you to only tell us where to find your liege, and look the other way while we simply have him... disappear. As for my purpose here, it is only to have him disappear, though I am passing the time training good soldiers of the shadow."

Raith grimaces. He says, "Who might your liege be?" We'll be looking to lay him in his grave since this is a war of kings. Take the king down, the army falls with it. You'll be the first one we take down.

I'm tossing in some internal thoughts since she may have telepathy. The above is what I would consider surface thoughts she might pick up on.

"A good question that." Theoden wondering that himself. "And yes. Yes it is. And I am. But I must confess, I cannot allow such to happen. And even if I were, my fellow companions most assuredly would not. So, having said that, what if we were to offer you a form of allegiance. And by that I mean, you could aid us in bringing down these Frozen Shadow people. Imagine this, once we are able to rid the land of them, they would honor you as a hero! How fantastic would that be, hm?" he asks rhetorically. "Would you be so inclined to join the fight for good? My friends here would welcome any assistant you might provide in stopping this group." As he speaks, Theoden glances over to the others, noticing they are prepared when worse comes to worst. As he finishes, "So, what say you, madam?"

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (6) + 16 = 22

Pavel keeps silent, but the look on his face suggests that he's more than ready for this conversation's inevitable end. He keeps his eye on the doors, ready for what is more than likely going to come out of them.

Perception (just in case): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13

The female voice sings it seems as it answers Theoden and Raith in an accented Taldan: "Mmmh. Then we are at an impasse, yes? For my liege is none other than the rightful Regent of Minkai. Put in place by Emperor Higashiyama before he isolated himself from the assassins that were after him. If truly you wish to serve Minkai, then you should bow to its rightful leader, yes..? This is what you call "the fight for good", yes?"

Pavel snorts derisively.
"Hmph. Wuh'wastin' yer breath, Theoden. Shigure, the ruh'rightful Emperor of Minkai was muh'murdered years ago and she thuh'thinks we're dumb enough to believe her over the Kame. Or that we're fuh'fickle enough to turn on our friends...."
With a flick of his wrist, he casually marrs some the delicate carvings on the nearest column with his sword.
"... or cowed enough to just let it slide that she had Izumi tortured to death and stuffed in a box.", he growls. "Even if you changed yer mind, lady, I'm making you pay for that."

Raith falls into the Crane. "I would say the 'fight for good' is decided by who you serve and how you conduct yourself. Seems as my friend Pavel said, you've already shown us who you fight for. They don't seem 'good' at all."

You aren't getting any information out of me you b*~~@. I know your game. Bring out your trolls and let's talk like we both know we want to.

Theoden looks to Pavel a bit taken aback over this information. "Murdered, you say?" Turning back to the hidden woman, "Well, madam, in light of this information I was unaware of, I would have to agree that we have arrived at an impasse. Would I gather correctly if I were to say you have no intention of surrendering and giving us the information needed to help bring your liege to justice?"

"Hmmm... Now how would you know of this, yes? I'm afraid I'll have to kill you, after all, yes?"

Pavel and Garand can act first in round 1, then it's the bad guys.

Map of the dojo.

Pavel casts lead blades and holds his current position.
Longsword deals 2d6 damage, handaxe deals 1d8 for two minutes, I believe.

Affects both weapons?

All melee weapons you carry, according to the PRD.

Nice!

back!

Garand calls upon the Horned Hunter to reveal hidden prey and predator alike, that all face their fates with honor and courage.

invisibility purge, all invisible within 30 ft. of his position become visible

He then steps forward to stand beside Théoden or Pavel, assuming that no formerly invisible foes are standing within striking distance of that space.

Ravenscraeg’s Dojo
Round 1 - Ameiko’s Friends

Pavel casts lead blades and holds his current position.

Garand calls upon the Horned Hunter to reveal hidden prey and predator alike, that all face their fates with honor and courage. He then steps forward to stand beside Théoden or Pavel, assuming that no formerly invisible foes are standing within striking distance of that space.

Round 1 - Thorborg Silverskorr and Felden Orrick
”Hmmm... Before you destroy everything, perhaps you should be made aware of the bigger picture, yes?” The screen falls forward, revealing two people hiding behind it. One is a fair woman of proud bearing, carrying a mace as tall as her. With her is an older man bearing the insignia of the local watch. His demeanour is sullen though and he looks at the floor, avoiding eye contact.

”I am Thorborg Silverskorr!” says the lady, ”I lead the Rimerunner Guild, yes? And the Frozen Shadow too...” her voice is thick with mixed accents of Skald and Tian. ”But I can count on the support of others in my work. Perhaps you’ve met my good friend: the Taldan Captain Felden Orrick? He makes sure the Watch looks the right way...”

The man keeps his eyes on the floor as he speaks with a soft sad voice: ”Theoden... I- I’m so sorry...” as he draws a long knife casting a blue glow.

Status
Light on Theoden’s armour: no concealment.
Invisibility purge, all invisible within 30 ft. of his position become visible
Lead Blades on Pavel

Updated Map

All are up!

Garand calls upon the god of family and community to bind his life-energies with those of Théoden. He then steps forward. to E9

shield other on Théoden. +1 deflection bonus to AC, +1 resistance bonus to saves, half off all damage he takes is taken instead by Garand, so long as they remain within 30 ft. of each other for the next 6 hours.

invisibility purge will remain up within a 30 ft. radius of his position for 6 minutes.

Raith moves to shield Garand from attack and flows into the Crane Stance. "Enough talk. Where's the bird and your trolls."

Raith moves to E8 to provide cover for Garand. Swift Action Crane Style. Total Defense action.

Pavel steps into the nearest corner and kicks open the door.
Moving ten feet to A14, opening the door.

Str check?

Strength: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14

Absolutely shocked and stunned by his father's betrayal, Theoden finds himself at a loss for words for possibly the first time in his life. As he does all that he can to keep himself together, his emotions having exploded within, "Gentlemen!" he yells in an attempt to compose himself as he draws his sword and shield before turning his attention to the group. "Please, I implore you, do not take my father's life. Incapacitate him if you must, but I beg for you to spare his life." Finding himself shaking, Theoden fights through it as he turns his attention back to their adversary. "ON THIS DAY, SILVERSKORR, WILL BE THE DAY YOU BREATHE YOUR LAST!" he vows angrily.

Draw weapon and shield. Two moves.

Theoden, weapon was drawn already. So you still have an action.

Cool! Will move 20' to D 10 and draw my shield at the same time. Man I've got to get me some lighter armor.

Ravenscraeg’s Dojo
Round 1 and 2 - Ameiko’s Friends

Garand calls upon the god of family and community to bind his life-energies with those of Théoden. He then steps forward.

Raith moves to shield Garand from attack and flows into the Crane Stance. "Enough talk. Where's the bird and your trolls."

Pavel steps into the nearest corner and kicks open the door.
//The door bursts open, revealing a small room with a simple bed on the floor.

Absolutely shocked and stunned by his father's betrayal, Theoden finds himself at a loss for words for possibly the first time in his life. As he does all that he can to keep himself together, his emotions having exploded within, "Gentlemen!" he yells in an attempt to compose himself as he draws his sword and shield before turning his attention to the group. "Please, I implore you, do not take my father's life. Incapacitate him if you must, but I beg for you to spare his life." Finding himself shaking, Theoden fights through it as he turns his attention back to their adversary. "ON THIS DAY, SILVERSKORR, WILL BE THE DAY YOU BREATHE YOUR LAST!" he vows angrily.

Round 1 - Thorborg Silverskorr and Felden Orrick

”Mmmmh... The bird and the trolls? Complications, yes?” the lady says. She turns to Felden: ”Engage them, remember your oath!!” then she looks at the beams holding the ceiling: ”Now, yes?”.

The elder man springs forward to engage Raith, but instead of striking with his weapon, he tries to slam his elbow under Raith’s chin.

From the ceiling, two Tien man dressed in what seems like white pajamas fall on the floor behind you, cornering Pavel.

Finally, Thorborg chants softly and points a finger at Theoden: ”Best to rest kiddo...”
//Save DC 16 or fall asleep.

Status
Light on Theoden’s armour: no concealment.
Invisibility purge, all invisible within 30 ft. of his position become visible
Lead Blades on Pavel
Shield Other between Theoden and Garand (+1 deflection bonus to AC, +1 resistance bonus to saves, half off all damage he takes is taken instead by Garand, so long as they remain within 30 ft. of each other for the next 6 hours)

Updated Map

All are up!

Fortitude: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23
Pavel grins. "You guys are cute.", he grunts before swinging his abnormally heavy blades at the monk that punched him.

Improved two-weapon fighting, full attack.
Longsword: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 192d6 + 3 ⇒ (1, 4) + 3 = 8
Handaxe 1: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 181d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
Handaxe 2: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 191d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Garand snarls an incantation at the oathbreaker who stands before Raith, causing his blue-glowing blade to turn red with heat. "Betray your blood and duty, let steel betray you in kind..."

burning disarm, Ref DC 14 or take 5d4 damage. If he makes the save, he is assumed to have dropped his weapon, to avoid the damage. He can choose to take the damage, and retain hold on his weapon.

5d4 ⇒ (4, 4, 1, 1, 3) = 13

If Théoden seems stricken by the witches sleep spell, he'll also attempt to nudge him awake, if possible.

You'll have to choose between the two.

Raith's eyes widen, "Your father? You betray your own son? Witch, what have you done to him."

Raith blocks the elbow, he will bring two knees to Theoden's father's stomach.

FD. Flurry for non-lethal damage:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16(1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9)
Attack 2 non-lethal damage:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5(1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9)

You'll have to choose between the two.

I'll delay my burning disarm then until I see if Théoden needs a wake up slap. If he doesn't, burning disarm is a go! Otherwise, domestic violence.

Will: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27

Finally, Thorborg chants softly and points a finger at Theoden: ”Best to rest kiddo...”

Noticing the oddities of his father, Theoden turns to the witch, stares directly at her and smiles as he heads straight for her, his sword and shield held down at his sides. "Oh you are clever! Bravo! Bravo! I'd applaud you but... my hands are full." He says with a wink as he readies them both as he nears. "Gentlemen! That man is not my father! Proceed as you must." He informs the others while never taking his eyes off the witch.

Double move to E 4

Ravenscraeg’s Dojo
Round 2 and 3 - Ameiko’s Friends

Pavel grins. "You guys are cute.", he grunts before swinging his abnormally heavy blades at the monk that punched him.
//1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 122d6 + 3 ⇒ (6, 1) + 3 = 10 You were missing that attack on your full attack. Also missing favored enemy, no?
//Sword and axe bite and bite in the man’s flesh, cutting him to ribbons in an instant.

Raith's eyes widen, "Your father? You betray your own son? Witch, what have you done to him."
Raith blocks the elbow, he will bring two knees to Theoden's father's stomach.
//Felden moves fast and he easily blocks the attacks.

Noticing the oddities of his father, Theoden turns to the witch, stares directly at her and smiles as he heads straight for her, his sword and shield held down at his sides. "Oh you are clever! Bravo! Bravo! I'd applaud you but... my hands are full." He says with a wink as he readies them both as he nears. "Gentlemen! That man is not my father! Proceed as you must." He informs the others while never taking his eyes off the witch.

Garand snarls an incantation at the oathbreaker who stands before Raith, causing his blue-glowing blade to turn red with heat. "Betray your blood and duty, let steel betray you in kind..."
//Felden winces from the pain, but keeps his grip on the blade.

Round 3 - Thorborg Silverskorr and Felden Orrick

Felden shows a weird smile as he steps away from Raith and moves behind Theoden: ”You figured me out! Good lad!” says a woman’s voice that does not fit well with an older man’s body. ”Perhaps it is time to end the charade, no?” Felden says to Thorborg as he strikes at Theoden from his blindspot.
//Raith has an AoO.

Status
Light on Theoden’s armour: no concealment.
Invisibility purge, all invisible within 30 ft. of his position become visible
Lead Blades on Pavel
Shield Other between Theoden and Garand (+1 deflection bonus to AC, +1 resistance bonus to saves, half off all damage he takes is taken instead by Garand, so long as they remain within 30 ft. of each other for the next 6 hours)
Theoden possibly poisoned.

Updated Map

All are up!

Sorry, I guess I didn't read up enough on two-weapon fighting. I thought I just got an extra attack with the off-hand. And I did forget my favored enemy! Glad someone's on top of my character!

Fortitude: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17

We aim to please!

Garand steps to stand beside Raith to D8 and calls upon the power of his god to sever whatever flimsy bonds of community exist between these villains.

murderous command on #2, fighting Pavel. DC 14 Will save or he has to attack his nearest ally (which will probably require a charge attack, and provoke an AoO from Pavel, and possibly also Garand, if he has to charge past him).

Morningstar AoO if his plan comes together 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21
B/P damage 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Pavel grunts from the blow, but retaliates with full force.
Two weapon fighting vs. monk.
Longsword 1: 1d20 + 8 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 8 + 4 = 202d6 + 3 + 4 ⇒ (4, 6) + 3 + 4 = 17
Handaxe 1: 1d20 + 8 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 8 + 4 = 261d8 + 3 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 4 = 12
Longsword 2: 1d20 + 3 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 4 = 122d6 + 3 + 4 ⇒ (3, 5) + 3 + 4 = 15
Handaxe 2: 1d20 + 3 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 4 = 81d8 + 3 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 4 = 9

Seeing Thorborg transform, Pavel grimaces.
"Duh'Desna's wings, lady! I ain't a luh'looker myself, but if I had a dog as ugly as you I'd shuh'shave it's bum and teach it teh wuh'walk backwards!"

Fort: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 10 + 1 = 17 Dang! So close.

Theoden doubles over in pain, grunting in anguish as he feels the knife bury itself deep just before he raises his eyes at the woman before him who is no longer the woman before him. "Well then, Kimandatsu, Oni of the Five Storm...," he raises up, "BY ABADAR'S BLADE, DIE!" Theoden raises his sword and swings away at her.

Smite evil vs. Kim. Bypass all DR if any.

Attack #1: Mwk. Longsword w/PA: 1d20 + 8 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 8 + 3 = 12
Damage: 1d8 + 7 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 7 + 3 = 17

Attack #2: Mwk. Longsword w/PA: 1d20 + 3 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 + 3 = 18
Damage: 1d8 + 7 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 7 + 3 = 16

Missing horrendously, "You know, I thought that sounded quite impressive. Unfortunately, it didn't quite have the fantastic conclusion I was looking for," he states as a matter of fact. "Shame."

AC 21 vs Kim; 19 vs everyone else due to shield other.

Hp's 43/49(I'm just gonna round up on the half damage.)