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That's John of Druma you're thinking of, surely.

"I plan to return to Absalom as well to make my report. But won't you come join us? Ing can watch these two for just a couple hours."

Bentuk drums up some rope, ties the prisoners, and makes sure to explain the situation to the guards outside the garrison before leaving.

Bentuk considers this. "I suppose so. Do you know the location of the nearest lodge?"

Bentuk dismisses his spells and jumps down. "I am glad you all survived."

When Runa comes to, he thanks her and Lazar for surrendering. "To my knowledge you have not yourselves participated in murder, and for that I hope we may spare your lives. I suggest, once you make it out of these lands, that you find occupations more helpful to the world. Know that you will not be forgiven again if we learn you have committed further evil."

Bentuk looks around at his allies - friends he's lived with for weeks, people he's bonded to with a trialing voyage and a string of battles. "I do not know where our paths will lead us tomorrow, but for now, how about drinks?"

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Ing's Fortitude (shaken): 1d20 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 - 2 = 12 12/14
Bentuk's Fortitude: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12 12/19
Eagle's Fortitude (Augment Summoning): 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 3 + 2 = 23 6/7

The eagle tries to continue hovering over Lazar, rending him with beak and claw.

Fly: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16 If less than 15, the eagle alights on the roof of the little shack.
Talon (elevation, prone target): 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 3 + 1 + 4 = 20 Damage (Augment Summoning): 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5 Just now noticed that Augment Summoning wouldn't increase her to-hit as an eagle normally uses Dex for that.
Talon (elevation, prone target): 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 1 + 4 = 10 Damage (Augment Summoning): 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Bite (elevation, prone target): 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 1 + 4 = 9 Damage (Augment Summoning): 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
All vs. Lazar until he goes unconscious. +1 damage if he's evil, -4 to-hit if he goes unconscious and the eagle switches to Runa.

Eagle's Round 2: Full attack action.

Bentuk's eyes widen when Hjort's head goes rolling. But feeling the raw violence of Runa's channel, he knows that she will not want to be saved, either. Leaning back with his spear, he halfheartedly calls, "Surrender now, Runa!" and lets fly.

Did it look like Lazar was hurt by her channel?

Spear vs. Runa (banner, 1 range increment): 1d20 + 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 + 1 - 2 = 9 Damage (banner): 1d8 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (5) - 1 + 1 = 5 Not accounting for cover.

Bentuk's Round 2: Throw spear (standard action). Summon monster i lasts 2 rounds and grease lasts 19 rounds.

And Lazar's still prone too, right? Go ahead and roll Ing's AOOs for their turns (it gets three of them).

Ing wraps its sharp-scaled tail around Hjort's leg, then tries to pull Runa to the ground with a bite in the arm.

Tail slap on Hjort (banner, prone target): 1d20 - 2 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (20) - 2 + 1 + 4 = 23 Damage (banner): 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4 If Hjort's no longer prone by the time this attack occurs, subtract 4 to-hit.
Bite on Runa (banner): 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 1 = 5 Damage (banner): 1d8 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 + 1 = 8 Trip attempt if bite hit (banner): 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 3 + 1 = 15
Tail slap confirmation (banner, prone target): 1d20 - 2 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (10) - 2 + 1 + 4 = 13 Extra damage (banner): 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
If Hjort is unconscious, switch both attacks to Runa. If Runa's unconscious, switch both to Hjort. If both are unconscious, switch bite to Lazar and take no other actions.

Ing's Round 2: Full attack (full-round action).

I can post Bentuk's actions now though.

As Bentuk completes the ritual, a golden-eyed fish eagle shimmers into the frosty air directly above Lazar. She glares at the mage, then swoops down and attempts to rake his face with her talons and peck out his eyes with her beak.

Fly check to hover: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22 Less if wind is strong or higher.
Talon (elevation, prone target, Augment Summoning): 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 1 + 4 + 2 = 12 Damage (Augment Summoning): 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
Talon (elevation, prone target, Augment Summoning): 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 1 + 4 + 2 = 13 Damage (Augment Summoning): 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
Bite (elevation, prone target, Augment Summoning): 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 1 + 4 + 2 = 11 Damage (Augment Summoning): 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
If Lazar is evil, add +1 damage to all attacks that hit him. 0/1
As soon as Lazar's unconscious, the eagle should switch to the next nearest opponent, Runa. -4 to-hit for those attacks.

Eagle's Round 1: Smite evil on Lazar (swift action) and full attack (full-round action).

Bentuk then rattles off another spell, slipping some butter between his fingers. A sheen of grease slips beneath Runa and Hjort's feet as Bentuk idly draws a dart. "Hjort! You must surrender, for the sake of your friends if nothing else!"

0/3
Ing's Reflex save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25

Bentuk's Round 1: Cast DC 14 grease (standard action) and draw a weapon (move action). Summon monster i lasts 3 rounds and grease lasts 20 rounds.

When Runa begins casting, Ing sees an opportunity and springs forward to bite her, but then recoils when the spell takes effect.

Ing's bite AOO triggered by Runa's spellcasting, possibly?: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8 Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8 Trip attempt if that hits: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21
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Ing's Will: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22

Should get Bentuk and summoned creature's actions up once Cascabelle and Thallin move.

Ah, no lethal damage to Ing then.

Ing lashes out with tooth and tail, trying to knock the spellcaster off his feet before he can finish reading. "Taalaako, please protect my flank."

Bite on Lazar: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17 Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8 Trip attempt if bite hits: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12
Tail slap on Hjort: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (7) - 2 = 5 Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5

Ing's Round 1: Five-foot step (no action) and full attack (full-round action).

Ing races over to the window and, pushing itself up over the sill, lets itself fall. Bentuk lights another candle and begins praying.

Ing's Acrobatics to avoid falling damage: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11
Nonlethal: 1d6 ⇒ 3 Lethal?: 1d6 ⇒ 1

Bentuk's gonna start to cast summon monster i if that's ok.

Seeing Thallin get ready to open the doors, Ing and Bentuk follow behind him to listen and watch.

Take 10 on Perception to auto-aid for +4 total. Also taking 10 on Stealth for a 10 and a 17.

Bentuk and Ing follow Thallin but stay below him on the stairs.

Bentuk Stealth: 1d20 ⇒ 11
Ing Stealth: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27

Ing checks for any more healing potions amongst the goblins as Bentuk returns to the group

Bentuk carries his spear into the western room to provide Taalaako with light, then scopes out the room to the south of that.

Perception: 1d20 ⇒ 14

Here're Bentuk's revised actions then.

"Goblins!" Bentuk holds a tiny leather bag and a small candle up in one outstretched hand, towering over the enemies below. "In the name of Sarenrae, let sun shine in darkness! For she is a hope-maker, a life-saver, and her realm is as limitless as the many suns in the sky! Bring light to our dark place, and save us in our need, Sarenrae," he calls in strong baritone Polyglot. As he does so, the candle bursts into flame.

Casting defensively if #2 is still up by the end of Ing's attacks: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14

Bentuk's Round 1: Cast summon monster i (full-round action).

Ing will just bite #2 and then attempt to Acrobatics to the other side of #3 if Taalaako is going to delay.

Ing slams its tail against the nearest assailant, then swings its head around and seeks to upend the foe with a well-placed fang.

Tail slap on nearest conscious goblin (banner): 1d20 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (14) - 2 + 1 = 13 If Taalaako brings down #2, Ing will step up to #3.
Tail slap damage (banner): 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
Bite on nearest conscious goblin (banner): 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 3 + 1 = 16 Redirect to the goblin dog if the goblins are all down.
Bite damage (banner): 1d8 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 + 1 = 7
Trip attempt if bite hits (banner): 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 3 + 1 = 24

Ing's Round 1: Full attack (full-round action).

If Taalaako delays and Ing succeeds on his Acrobatics check, Bentuk will attempt to demoralize the nearest remaining foe, then 5' step southeast, drawing a dart.

"Goblins!" Bentuk pulls out some more butter, stepping behind his scaled companion, and says, "Slip." A sheen of translucent grease appears in front of Kyrin. The Bekyar runecaster then pulls out a dart.

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Bentuk's Round 1: Five-foot step southeast (no action), cast DC 14 grease in a square containing goblin #3 and the goblin dog but excluding Kyrin (standard action), and draw weapon (move action). Grease lasts 20 rounds.

If that's a five-foot step, no, Ing wouldn't get an AOO. Nevertheless here are some rolls:

Ing's bite AOO (banner): 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 3 + 1 = 14
Bite damage (banner): 1d8 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 + 1 = 8
Trip if bite hit (banner): 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 3 + 1 = 12

Ing lunges forward as the creature approaches, trying to snag its leg before it gets too close.

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Bentuk tries to remember the name of this species and any pertinent information about them.

Knowledge (local): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

Bentuk cast light.

Going left sound alright to you all? The left indicated on the map.

Bentuk speaks the Polyglot words for "Light!" offering up a firefly in honor of Sarenrae. His spear begins to emit a warm, flickering luminescence. He then pushes open the door and steps inside. "Thallin, Taalaako, keep an ear open for sounds of our adversaries?"

Bentuk Perception: 1d20 ⇒ 8
Bentuk Stealth: 10 = 10
Ing Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Ing Stealth: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18

To clarify, I'm not saying for you two to stand outside. That would be silly. Just to keep your ears peeled.

"There is no reason to think those people - Hjort and Runa White - would spare the guards, so it is in your interest to help us now."

Diplomacy (aid): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17

Linguistics: 10 + 7 = 17?

Oh damn, missed the wand.

Bentuk examines the items. "I think these scrolls are the ones he wanted Cascabelle to cast to protect him from the cold. And . . ."

Spellcraft: 10 + 6 = 16

"This wand can be used for healing." But Bentuk's face takes on a note of revulsion, and he quickly drops the reddish stick.

Next, he picks up the potion. "This will heal him, as Cascabelle said." Bentuk props Taalaako into a sitting position and carefully feeds him the blue liquid.

I'll let Taalaako roll, if he does want us to use the potion and not the wand.

Bentuk approaches the Hjort lookalike and squats down in front of him. "Where did Hjort hire you? How can we find him?"

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19

Oops, my edit didn't go through. Also, Ing's actions above should've been labelled "Round 5."

Bentuk charges forward, raises his spear overhead, and brings it down at the thug accosting Kyrin.

Spear (charging?, banner): 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 2 + 1 = 18 Damage (banner): 1d8 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (8) - 1 + 1 = 8

Bentuk's Round 5: Charge (full-round action).

Ing lets the man go, calling after him, "Remember our mercy!"

Wasn't sure you were keeping Ing on its initiative. If that's the case:

Ing slithers up onto the bar towards Thallin. As steins and mugs go flying, it lunges forward and tries to catch the thug's head in its oversized jaws.

Climb (it has a climb speed too): 10 + 14 = 24
Bite attack vs. Thug #1 (banner, high ground): 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 3 + 1 + 1 = 20
Trip if bite hits (banner, high ground): 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 3 + 1 + 1 = 18
Damage (banner): 1d8 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 1 = 6

Ing Round 4: Movement (move action) and attack (standard action).

If that's the "crawling" action, it still provokes an AOO?

Ing takes one last chomp at the brawler as he tries to escape.

Bite AOO (banner, nonlethal): 1d20 + 3 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (12) + 3 + 1 - 4 = 12 Not accounting for prone.
Bite damage (banner): 1d8 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 + 1 = 8
1/3 AOOs

Bentuk grimaces when he sees Taalaako go down, and steps forward, thrusting with the sharp end of his spear at the sixth brawler.

Spear (banner): 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
Damage (banner): 1d8 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) - 1 + 1 = 3

Bentuk's Round 4: Five-foot step (no action) and attack (standard action).

Bentuk delays until after the Brawlers' turns.

Ing's Round 4: Full attack (full-round action).

And, assuming Cascabelle just brought #6 down . . .

As Cascabelle looses her magic, Bentuk runs forward again, leaping over the helpless brawler and the snake that helped bring him down. He gives the brawler Ing tripped a chance to hit him, then swings the butt of his spear down on the man's nose.

Taking the AOO.
Spear vs #5 (flanking, banner, nonlethal): 1d20 + 2 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (12) + 2 + 1 - 4 = 11 Not accounting for prone.
Spear damage (banner): 1d8 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (6) - 1 + 1 = 6

Bentuk's Round 4: Movement (move action) and attack (standard action).

Ing lashes out again with teeth and tail, ready to slither over the brawler if he falls and attack the thug.

Bite vs. Brawler #4 (banner, flanking, nonlethal): 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 1 + 2 - 4 = 8
Trip attempt if bite hits (banner, flanking): 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 1 + 2 = 10
Bite damage (banner): 1d8 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 1 = 6
If this drops #4 into negatives, Ing 5' steps into his square and tries to whip Thug #2 with his tail (losing the flanking bonus). Otherwise, this attack also goes against #4.
Tail slap (banner, flanking, nonlethal): 1d20 - 2 + 1 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (6) - 2 + 1 + 2 - 4 = 3
Tail slap damage (banner): 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Bentuk's actions pending Cascabelle's turn.

I think picking up an item and then making a ranged attack both provoke AOOs. Disregard the first set of rolls if the brawler was already holding the chair.

Ing's bite AOO for Brawler #5 picking up the chair (banner, nonlethal): 1d20 + 3 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 1 - 4 = 6
Trip if bite hits (banner): 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 3 + 1 = 19
Bite damage (banner): 1d8 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 1 = 4

Ing's bite AOO for Brawler #5's ranged attack (banner, nonlethal): 1d20 + 3 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (17) + 3 + 1 - 4 = 17
Trip if bite hits (banner): 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 3 + 1 = 15
Bite damage (banner): 1d8 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 1 = 6

2/3 AOOs used this round.

The brawler seems to underestimate Ing's long, sinuous neck, and forgets to dodge its attacks for a couple seconds.

Bentuk's actions

Bentuk brings his spear down at the head of the closest brawler #6 and steps back.

Spear (banner, nonlethal): 1d20 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (11) + 1 - 4 = 8
Spear damage (banner): 1d8 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (2) - 1 + 1 = 2

Round 3: Attack (standard action) and five-foot step (no action).

Ing slithers forward and snaps its jaws at one brawler's ankles #4. It whips its tail up at that one's eyes.

WhtKnt/Thallin, I've been assuming Ing must make its attacks in the order they are normally listed, but is that correct? Can it choose to make the secondary (tail) attack first, then the bite?

Bite (banner, flanking, nonlethal): 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 1 + 2 - 4 = 5
Trip attempt if bite hits (banner, flanking): 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 3 + 1 + 2 = 15
Bite damage (banner): 1d8 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 + 1 = 8
Tail slap (banner, flanking, nonlethal): 1d20 - 2 + 1 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (6) - 2 + 1 + 2 - 4 = 3
Tail slap damage (banner): 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Round 3: Five-foot step (no action) and full attack (full-round action).

Bentuk's actions depend on if Thallin is willing to 5' step to the southeast. I suppose I can't communicate out of turn, but if Thallin just HAPPENS to move out of the way, Bentuk will do the following. If not I will adjust my actions.

Bentuk steps back from the nearest brawler #6. He rubs some more butter between his gloves, calls out "Slip!" and conjures another clear layer of liquid underneath his companion's assailants (B1, B2, and T1).

Grease on the baddies indicated is Reflex DC 14. 1/3 1st-level spells remaining.

Round 3: Five-foot step (no action) and cast DC 14 grease (standard action). Grease lasts 20 rounds.

Think edits are done now.

Yep, 10' with its bite.

I just realized, if you 5' step west (maybe after hitting #8) you'll get flank with Ing on #7.

Ing's trip only occurs if it hits with its bite, by the way! But you didn't roll an AOO for #7 getting up so nothing really changes.

These occur assuming Thallin and Cascabelle don't move to our new positions and don't attack the people we are attacking.

Ing slithers further into the smoke, lashing out with teeth and tail at two of the brawlers.

Bite on #7 (nonlethal, banner): 1d20 + 3 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 3 - 4 + 1 = 8
Damage (banner): 1d8 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 + 1 = 9
Trip attempt (banner): 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 3 + 1 = 17
Tail slap on #4 (nonlethal, banner): 1d20 - 2 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (19) - 2 - 4 + 1 = 14
Damage (banner): 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Not sure if #5 and #4 have cover from it, but I know #7 doesn't. At the minimum it threatens all the squares within 10' south of it.

Round 2: Five-foot step (no action) and full attack (full-round action).

Bentuk sighs and steps up to the closest thug. "Please, we have no interest in this." He swings the butt of his spear for his opponent's temple.

Spear on #7 (nonlethal, banner): 1d20 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (18) - 4 + 1 = 15
Damage (banner): 1d8 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) - 1 + 1 = 3

Round 2: Five-foot step (no action) and attack (standard action).

"Oh, Kyrin! I think that man who looks like Hjort is telling the truth, by the way!"

Sense Motive: 1d20 ⇒ 20 If Kyrin doesn't post soon we might want to roll one for him as well . . .

Gotcha. And thanks!

So this guy is actually Hjort, from what we know? Or . . . would that be a Sense Motive check?

Similarly, the brawler nearest Ing turns away from the eidolon, but does not back down.

Ing was actually trying to scare the real thug (Thug #2), so that might not have actually succeeded. Also, would Bentuk not get cover from Brawler #6's attack?

Alright. Ing threatens the two brawlers closest to it with its bite, then. It chooses to deal nonlethal damage if any of them provoke. (And won't attack if they're just running away, of course.)

"You!" Bentuk stands to his full height, pointing where he last saw the bartender. "Have you no bouncers?"

He draws his spear, menacing the thug nearest Thallin (north one) (just realized it's 30' only) the brawler at the bar. "Let us leave in peace."

Intimidate (demoralize): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13

Round 1: Draw weapon (move action) and demoralize (standard action).

Ing hears the commotion and quickly slithers in to cover what it assumes will be a retreat. It stretches its jaw impossibly wide, showing a gaping hole filled large white teeth to the nearest thug.

Since it's only moving through squares where it has cover from the wall, I think that means no AOOs. Intimidate (demoralize): 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (14) + 0 = 14

Round 1: Movement (move action) and demoralize (standard action).

Let me know (before WhtKnt posts) if any of you would like the spots we are in, and I'll adjust our movement. Also, WhtKnt, do the tables and chairs grant cover? Are they counted as difficult terrain if part of them is in a square?

Perception: 1d20 ⇒ 1 Not sure if this is necessary now?

Bentuk follows behind Kyrin, bumping his head against one of the rafters. He takes a seat at that table.

If he sees Hjort: He inclines his head to the Ulfen Kyrin seems to be addressing. "The terms of our meeting are up to you. But we must speak."

Diplomacy aid: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17

Do two minutes pass by uneventfully?

No objections from Bentuk.

"Peeking in first." Bentuk would rather avoid getting wrapped up in a tavern brawl.

Bentuk nods. Unfamiliar with the city, he is content to let the others lead the way to the Horned Helm.

"What is the tavern called?" Ing asks, raising his head up high over the man.

Eh . . . why not . . .

Bentuk redoubles his efforts and even tears some cloth from the second thug's tunic for makeshift bandages.

He stands back up, hands covered in blood. "There is no need to use those potions on these three, but I think there is no harm at giving them one last chance at life." He glances at the thugs' leader. "We might let him rest awhile as well."

Understanding his and Ing's relative strangeness, Bentuk is fine staying here while Kyrin and Thallin go looking. Or if either of the two want, he can go along and aid on their checks.

"Ah, thank you Cascabelle." Bentuk steps back to let her work. He glances around the scene and notices the other thugs, and with a start busies himself with trying to staunch their bleeding.

Heal on #1: 1d20 ⇒ 17
Heal on #2: 1d20 ⇒ 2
Heal on #3: 1d20 ⇒ 17