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I don't think I'll continue on with Alden, I've kinda lost interest in his play style a bit, at least in the play-by-post style of play, and I've gotten much more busy with work and home life than I used to be. I think it's time to officially retire him.

Thank you for running all these scenarios, it's been great fun!!

Alden helps carry his fallen friend along with Rhon. Can't help much with getting Matamah, hopefully 42 has it.

I think it's about that time. I don't think we can possibly win against them.

Also, I thought I bought a pair of First Aid Gloves for Alden, but alas I didn't. :(

Alden retreats with his friends, defending them as best as possible.
He'll grant his allies all Escape Route, so that when they're next to him they do not provoke AOOs from movement.

Ugh, I guess I assumed we were ending up somewhere that they couldn't easily get to. Sigh.

As Alden is being slowly healed up, the wall bursts forth and he is forced into action.

With their friends all bunched up, Alden moves up to all of them and offers aid. Alden and Naala both use their standard action on Rand since he's in the most danger, so he gets +15 AC for the whole round, and they can add another +15 to any of their allies on up to four attacks.

Alden awakens to find 42 standing over him and Naala sniffing at him, whining. "It's alright, girl." he says, distractedly. "Thank you, my friend. We were not as prepared for that fight as we may have been. Let's get ourselves in order and go back to finish the job, no?"

He then hands his wand of cure light wounds to the newly-conscious Rand. "Please use this on Naala and I, and anyone else that needs it."

clw: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
clw: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
clw: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
clw: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
clw: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
clw: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
clw: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
clw: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
clw: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
clw: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
clw: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
clw: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
clw: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
clw: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
Then on Naala:
clw: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
clw: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
clw: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
clw: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
clw: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
clw: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
clw: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
clw: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
clw: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

There are only 4 charges left in the wand after Alden and Naala are healed. Use them up.

Well rolled, my friend.

Naala full-withdraws to protect Alden's fallen frame.

Naala has been traveling with the group long enough that she would likely be amenable to a relatively easy Handle Animal DC from you guys, just saying.

Alden stabilize, DC 12: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18

Naala would immediately attack the creature that knocked out her master (which is a terrible idea, but she doesn't know any better).

Naala bite: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15
damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
trip?: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (4) + 13 = 17

Same as Rhon, Alden will fight to the death before he leaves his comrade on the floor.

Alden and Naala both aid Rhon with their Standard actions, adding +15 to his AC. Alden also uses his Move action to grant soft cover to Rhon, giving him another +4 to AC. Finally, Alden uses his Swift action to give Naala more AC, adding +9.

Alden's AC is 29, Naala's is 33, and Rhon has +19 for this round. On up to four attacks, Alden and Naala can give Rhon ANOTHER +15 using AOOs. :)

Well done, 42! Hopefully this will give us the ability to regroup and maybe even finish them off.

Lucky for both Alden and Rhon, Rhon and the onis are only 10 ft. off the ground, which means Alden threatens them with his lance, which means he can help Rhon. Unfortunately, Naala cannot.

Naala moves a few feet over (no AOOs provoked thanks to Escape Route) and then Alden uses his Swift and Standard actions to grant Rhon an additional +18 to his AC. "You're our greatest chance of victory, brother, I will keep you safe as long as I'm able!"

For the next round, and because it's many MANY posts back somewhere, do we know if these onis (or just some of them) would happen to be immune to fire? Alden still has his necklace he can use to at least wear them down, with the assumption that they're not all completely immune.

Reflex Alden: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15
Reflex Naala: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15 Wow... missed it by one for BOTH of them. Ugh.

Both Alden and Naala are well-singed by the fireball.

Alden, seated on Naala's back once more, rides to 42's rescue, seeing that unfortunately Rand is already down. Naala double-moves, and Alden spends his Standard action to aid 42's AC, giving him +9

@GM: Since Alden already used his Move action, he wouldn't be able to also move Naala (guide with knees) so that was the end of his turn, in that case.

Sorry guys, had a crazy weekend with a lot of moving of furniture and my computer being shut down and moved, I apologize!

Escape Artist: 1d20 + 4 + 20 ⇒ (16) + 4 + 20 = 40 With Matamah's help, Alden extricates himself and GTFO's out of the area of the tentacles, meeting up with Naala and jumping on her back.
Move then mount, that's my turn. I THINK there is an enemy next to Naala, so she'll defend herself and Alden with a bite.

bite: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11
damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9 plus trip: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (10) + 13 = 23

Naala would jump back through the tentacles and try to bite them.

bite: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17 damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Alden, having no potions of Fly left, coaxes Naala to run through the tentacles as fast as she can. He aids her as much as possible in navigating the tentacles.
Alden will use his Swift and Standard actions to aid Naala on her CMD, which adds +16 . His Move action is to guide her with his knees. Naala also has access to In Harm's Way which means she does not provoke AOOs as long as Alden is on her back. This puts Naala's CMD up to 39. She will double-move to get through the tentacles as quickly as possible.
If it matters, Alden has a 20% miss chance due to his cloak of displacement, but that doesn't affect Naala. His current CMD is 24.

Alden and Naala follow Rand Wow he's fast! and prepare to aid him in any way they can. Double move

Alden sits down, Naala nuzzling up behind him. "There were many regrettable things that have happened in the recent days. We are doing our best, but this situation has been dire. We must find the governor's brother as soon as possible."

Alden, feeling refreshed after the healing he received, follows along, ready to aid his allies. When Exiel's sending comes in, he says "We have no need to lie to our friend Exiel. Tell them that we did not finish him off, unfortunately."

Will Alden: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12
Will Naala: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17

Once again, Alden is blinded.

Ok, got it.

Alden attempts to protect Rhon and Matamah. Normal +15 to AC for the two of them, on up to four checks.

I'm sorry, I can't figure out which map we're on. Can someone point me to the right one? The one at the top of Combat Maps doesn't seem right...

Alden spurs Naala on toward where Rhon is beckoning.
Double move toward Rhon.

Alden and Naala each try to rub the glitter out of their eyes.
Will: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
WIll Naala: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

Will Alden: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22
Will Alden: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12
Will Naala: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19
Will Naala: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

Both blinded, of course. I'm finally back from my long visit with family, and working on catching up. With both of them blinded, they'll be unfortunately pretty useless.

In preparation for the holidays:
I'll be unavailable a good chunk of time on each day between December 23rd and the 28th. I'll try to post as often as possible, but feel free to bot me if the games are moving quickly despite the holiday.

Whew! What a combat! Naala is very hurt, so healing up is important for sure. She's at 10/76, and I'm at 28/95.

"A well-timed extraction, my friend. That could have gone much worse for us. I will try to avoid being blinded mid-battle like that again. I seem to keep finding ways in which I could improve my training."

Alden will: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
Alden will: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22

Naala will: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7
Naala will: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

Both blinded, of course. Sigh.

Alden yells out orders to his allies, giving them all the benefit of Escape Route. He then turns to defend whoever will be running in to save Rand.

Reflex Alden: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15 31 cold
Reflex Compy: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (15) + 12 = 27 15 cold

Before the duel, Alden will explain to Rand several tactics for avoiding attacks. Using Danger Ward to prep him mentally. Anytime in the next minute, he can reroll a failed Will save.

@GM: Would using Authoritative Command See here from the sidelines count as interfering? It would simply be giving tactical advice, nothing magical. If so, he would use it every round to try to help.

@Rand: I think you got one of those wrong... "+ 11d2d8" :-P

Do we have a map for this?

Seeing his friend leap and kick, Alden and Naala spring into action as well. The two of them follow right after Rand, Alden barking out orders (activating Tactician to give everyone Escape Route) and Naala just barking. When they reach the governor, Alden will also quickly aid Rand to keep him from being hit. (+14 Ac, and another +14 on up to 4 attacks in the round.)

Yay Diplomancy!

I'll be leaving tomorrow morning for a conference through Saturday, so you'll likely see fewer posts from me this week than normal. Please feel free to bot my character.

2 guys sounds easier than 6 bird-men, I vote to start there.

Alden replies in their heads "I am ready to follow. Obviously stealth is not my virtue, unfortunately."

Sorry guys, holidays took over my life. I'm back!

Alden and Naala will take cues from their ally Rhon and stand still for another round.

Alden continues to stand stock-still, knowing that he is non-Stealthy.

Alden continues standing completely still until one of his more Stealthy compatriots tells him to do something differently.

Alden also holds perfectly still, and puts a hand on Naala's muzzle to suggest she do the same.

"Indeed, I am not one of the night-seers, my friend."

Alden is happy to contribute to a scroll of Darkvision.

Intelligence: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22
Intelligence: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23

"This question is meant to confuse, as there is never a fully correct answer. However, the good of a man is measured in his actions, and killing an innocent peasant simply to test swords is unthinkable to a good man. If the samurai values his loyalty as well as the well-being of his fellow man, he should cut down the ruthless daimyo with one sword to save the people from his tyranny, and then slice his own throat with the other, for failing in his duty. Only by this set of actions should he expect salvation and happiness in the afterlife."

Alden solemnly attends the funeral as well, blaming himself for the death and resigning to prepare more fully for his next mission.

Yes, please, no shadows. Ever. LOL

"Seems like a reasonable idea. Worst case is what... it might explode, I suppose?" Alden and Naala move a bit away in case of such an occurrance.

Alden returns to the group, looking incredibly ashamed. "I am sorry, my friends. I cannot believe I ran from such a creature. You should report this to the Pathfinder Society and have me severely reprimanded for my dereliction of duty." He looks as glum as can be.

Alden keeps pushing Naala to run away as fast as she can.