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Aye. I got into this racket to find adventure. For the last few years I've felt like a secret agent. I'd have joined the Lions if that's what I wanted. I'd love to actually get back to basics. Aye."

"Listen up Torch. If you're for real, then you know that KULIK's death was yet another unnecessary Pathfinder agent death. Clearly, you're a man of fantastic means. Demonstrate. Bring our friend back. I'm no paladin.
I don't see into souls, I only read deeds."

With a jaw clenched Bishop locks eyes with Torch.... and places the helm upon his head.

"What?" The word comes out as a growl. Timber whimpers from the pain.

"Torch? Cayden's Codpiece you've got to be kidding me."

Bishop grits his teeth, there's no time to worry about Timber. He opens up with everything he's got left.

M: 1d20 + 25 + 4 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (20) + 25 + 4 + 1 - 3 = 47 for DMG: 2d8 + 34 + 8 ⇒ (3, 7) + 34 + 8 = 52,
R: 1d20 + 25 + 4 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (11) + 25 + 4 + 1 - 3 = 38 for DMG: 1d8 + 17 ⇒ (5) + 17 = 22,
2: 1d20 + 20 + 4 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (8) + 20 + 4 + 1 - 3 = 30 for DMG: 1d8 + 17 ⇒ (5) + 17 = 22,
3: 1d20 + 15 + 4 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (11) + 15 + 4 + 1 - 3 = 28 for DMG: 1d8 + 17 ⇒ (6) + 17 = 23,
4: 1d20 + 10 + 4 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (10) + 10 + 4 + 1 - 3 = 22 for DMG: 1d8 + 17 ⇒ (6) + 17 = 23,
H: 1d20 + 25 + 4 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (10) + 25 + 4 + 1 - 3 = 37 for DMG: 1d8 + 17 ⇒ (7) + 17 = 24,

Confirm: 1d20 + 25 + 4 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (13) + 25 + 4 + 1 - 3 = 40 for Extra DMG: 2d8 + 34 + 8 ⇒ (1, 6) + 34 + 8 = 49

Missed the window. Timber stood and moved.

FORT: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (9) + 21 = 30

Bishop stands up after the blast, and hustles to a better position.

Seeing Munny fail, Bishop knows that he is way out of his element. He looks for cover while the others work. He takes Timber with him.

"I'm so @!#%$#$%^ tired of this!" Bishop picks up the helm, momentarily thinks about wearing it, then decides it's likely trapped up the wazoo, then pulls back to hurl the helm from the roof. He locks eyes with Nym, hoping the wizard can give some advice.

Will: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (5) + 14 = 19 Bishop winces from the energy burst, but stays focused. He continues to do that which he knows best.

Applying Rapid Shot but not Deadly Aim. Adding in Favoured Enemy (Undead) of +2. Also factoring in wind conditions.

Manyshot: 1d20 + 30 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (19) + 30 + 2 - 4 = 47 for DMG: 2d8 + 16 + 4 ⇒ (4, 2) + 16 + 4 = 26,
Rapid Shot: 1d20 + 30 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (11) + 30 + 2 - 4 = 39 for DMG: 1d8 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 8 + 2 = 18,
Iterative 2: 1d20 + 25 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 25 + 2 - 4 = 41 for DMG: 1d8 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 8 + 2 = 12,
Iterative 3: 1d20 + 20 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 20 + 2 - 4 = 21 for DMG: 1d8 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 8 + 2 = 14,
Iterative 4: 1d20 + 15 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (12) + 15 + 2 - 4 = 25 for DMG: 1d8 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 8 + 2 = 12

Manyshot Confirmation: 1d20 + 30 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (5) + 30 + 2 - 4 = 33 for DMG if confirmed: 2d8 + 16 + 4 ⇒ (8, 6) + 16 + 4 = 34

"Get used to disappointment bub."

Applying Rapid Shot but not Deadly Aim. Adding in Favored Enemy (Undead) of +2. Also factoring in wind conditions.

Manyshot: 1d20 + 30 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (5) + 30 + 2 - 4 = 33 for DMG: 2d8 + 16 + 4 ⇒ (1, 1) + 16 + 4 = 22,
Rapid Shot: 1d20 + 30 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (4) + 30 + 2 - 4 = 32 for DMG: 1d8 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 8 + 2 = 15,
Attack 2: 1d20 + 25 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 25 + 2 - 4 = 26 for DMG: 1d8 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14,
Attack 3: 1d20 + 20 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (2) + 20 + 2 - 4 = 20 for DMG: 1d8 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12,
Attack 4: 1d20 + 15 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (20) + 15 + 2 - 4 = 33 for DMG: 1d8 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16
Attack 4 Confirmation: 1d20 + 15 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (9) + 15 + 2 - 4 = 22 for DMG: 2d8 + 16 ⇒ (5, 3) + 16 = 24

Seriously‽ What an ignoble end.

Crushed. Will get to this. Anyone who sees this can bot me after 1200 EST. Need to read the posts to catch up

Bite 2: 2d6 + 11 + 4 ⇒ (6, 1) + 11 + 4 = 22
Trip: 1d20 + 18 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 18 + 4 = 38

"What the hell is that?!" Bishop keeps Timber close, and simply opens up non the thing.

M: 1d20 + 25 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 25 + 4 - 4 = 28 for DMG: 2d8 + 34 + 8 ⇒ (7, 8) + 34 + 8 = 57
R: 1d20 + 25 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 25 + 4 - 4 = 43 for DMG: 1d8 + 17 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 17 + 4 = 26,
2: 1d20 + 20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (7) + 20 + 4 - 4 = 27 for DMG: 1d8 + 17 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 17 + 4 = 24,
3: 1d20 + 15 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (9) + 15 + 4 - 4 = 24 for DMG: 1d8 + 17 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 17 + 4 = 23,
4: 1d20 + 10 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (6) + 10 + 4 - 4 = 16 for DMG: 1d8 + 17 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 17 + 4 = 22

Frustrated, Bishop resumes tracking, aided by Timber and Munny. "Ground level tracking. Let's go. Survival: 1d20 + 30 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 30 + 3 + 2 = 50

Bishop takes some time trying to track said quarry. It's been said that he can track a falcon on a cloudy day.... Timber can't fail the assist. Add +6 if foe has human blood. Survival: 1d20 + 30 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 30 + 2 = 44

Acrobatics (Bishop): 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18

Acrobatics (Timber): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20

Bishop nods and keeps a brisk pace.

"Hey KULIK, welcome back. First trip to the Boneyard? Hey, you still have your power buddy? Feeling a little... a lot drained."

"We're headed to the tower?" Let's go! Bishop casts Longstrider upon himself via wand, and leads the way.

Sorry I've been lax everyone. Being overworked sucks. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel (even if it's an illusion.) Let's kick this into high gear and see it through.

Bishop and Timber will stay with Nym. He'll ask Munny to bring back some arrows (I'll mark them on my sheet

Once the ritual is complete, let's do it.

"Burn it." Bishop is ready to burn the troll with mundane fire.

"We have bigger issues at hand, and time irrevocably flees."

Bishop grunts as he experiences the healing, "Thanks Nym. In all my years, I've never been defeated so dandily. I'll be ready to be done with this place soon. Real Soon."

Bishop picks through the fallen foes's gear looking for anything of interest, but mostly anything to hasten the healing.

Since Bishop got KOed, he can't give him an order.

Miss chance: 1d100 ⇒ 36

Bishop takes a single shot before the pain comes his way:

Readied: 1d20 + 25 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 25 + 6 + 1 = 46 for DMG: 2d8 + 34 + 12 ⇒ (2, 4) + 34 + 12 = 52

Perception: 1d20 + 25 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 25 + 6 = 40

Shouldn't I at least get my readied action?

Bishop moves a bit, then readies an arrow for the return.

"!@#$% you."

Bishop opens up: Point Blank, Rapid, Deadly, Many, haste, Favored Enemy

M: 1d20 + 25 + 1 + 1 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 25 + 1 + 1 + 6 = 40 for DMG: 2d8 + 34 + 2 + 12 ⇒ (8, 8) + 34 + 2 + 12 = 64,
R: 1d20 + 25 + 1 + 1 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 25 + 1 + 1 + 6 = 46 for DMG: 1d8 + 17 + 1 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 17 + 1 + 6 = 25,
2: 1d20 + 20 + 1 + 1 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 20 + 1 + 1 + 6 = 44 for DMG: 1d8 + 17 + 1 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 17 + 1 + 6 = 31,
3: 1d20 + 15 + 1 + 1 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 15 + 1 + 1 + 6 = 28 for DMG: 1d8 + 17 + 1 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 17 + 1 + 6 = 29,
4: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 1 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 10 + 1 + 1 + 6 = 34 for DMG: 1d8 + 17 + 1 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 17 + 1 + 6 = 32,
H: 1d20 + 25 + 1 + 1 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 25 + 1 + 1 + 6 = 42 for DMG: 1d8 + 17 + 1 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 17 + 1 + 6 = 26

Delaying until either Munny can't resist and opens fire, or he passes his save v. Nym, whichever comes first.

"Yeah, I've got a problem with that." Bishop knows Nym well enough to know what's coming. Should I take a shot now or let initiative be rolled first?

"Dammit! KULIK! Bloody hell."

Bishop, furious at the whole thing, tired of it all, and not about to see a friend die speaks up, "Kulik lies dead before us and we talk like them! I know a scroll, here, which can help. After this I am DONE with this all. No more pawns on a board."

Turning on the troll, Bishop doesn't miss a beat, unloading from Ehlonna into Decision and then into the troll.

Point Blank, Rapid Shot, Deadly Aim, Haste:
M: 1d20 + 25 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 25 + 1 + 1 = 32 for DMG: 2d8 + 34 + 2 ⇒ (2, 7) + 34 + 2 = 45,
R: 1d20 + 25 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 25 + 1 + 1 = 38 for DMG: 1d8 + 17 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 17 + 1 = 22,
2: 1d20 + 20 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 20 + 1 + 1 = 41 for DMG: 1d8 + 17 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 17 + 1 = 21,
3: 1d20 + 15 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 15 + 1 + 1 = 31 for DMG: 1d8 + 17 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 17 + 1 = 19,
4: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 10 + 1 + 1 = 32 for DMG: 1d8 + 17 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 17 + 1 = 26,
H: 1d20 + 25 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 25 + 1 + 1 = 30 for DMG: 1d8 + 17 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 17 + 1 = 19,
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Confirm for 2: 1d20 + 20 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 20 + 1 + 1 = 30 for Extra if confirmed: 2d8 + 34 + 2 ⇒ (8, 6) + 34 + 2 = 50
Confirm for 4: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 10 + 1 + 1 = 30 for Extra if confirmed: 2d8 + 34 + 2 ⇒ (4, 7) + 34 + 2 = 47

Following Vera, Bishop opens up with as many arrows as he possibly can:

M: 1d20 + 25 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 25 + 6 = 48 for DMG: 2d8 + 34 + 12 ⇒ (5, 3) + 34 + 12 = 54,
R: 1d20 + 25 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 25 + 6 = 43 for DMG: 1d8 + 17 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 17 + 6 = 26,
2: 1d20 + 20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 20 + 6 = 35 for DMG: 1d8 + 17 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 17 + 6 = 27,
3: 1d20 + 15 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 15 + 6 = 28 for DMG: 1d8 + 17 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 17 + 6 = 27,
4: 1d20 + 10 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 10 + 6 = 24 for DMG: 1d8 + 17 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 17 + 6 = 30

This means I can't target him with an arrow, too bad

Bishop quickly casts a spell of Lockjaw on Timber, ordering the wolf to attack the foe!

"It's been a while, but yes."

Indeed, both go in, moving slowly, but confidently. How thick is the mist? Asking for someone with improved precise shot.

"Do we go in?" If anyone says yes, Bishop follows.

"I have to get me that trick Nym. Anyway I can fly forever like that? I'd spend good coin on it."

Bishop and Timber focus at hand to look for any more mundane methods of tracking, Survival T10 for 40, additional if favored enemy

Assuming nothing, "Aye. Let's talk to her."

"Nym, I'll back you if it comes down to an interrogation."

"You'd think he'd just show up to let us in. I.... think I trust Eliza. Let's ask her."

CLW: 9d8 + 9 ⇒ (7, 6, 4, 1, 2, 1, 2, 2, 8) + 9 = 42 "Let's not delay before the perpetrator commits another atrocity."

"Bloody hell! How are they constructing additional pylons‽"

"I have scrolls that'll keep bullets and arrows coming!"

How many nexi does there seem to be? Perception T10 v. Undead is 41.

"That was disturbing. Thankfully easily handled. I hope there aren't any more."

"I will end that Decemvirate bastard. Look, I've been a pathfinder in the field for more than 10 years. I believe in the society, but I also know that mortals can go wrong no matter who they are. Munny, I think Vera and Decision have a date with destiny."

As Nym casts the fireball, the charnel flames dance in Bishop's eyes.

"Look, I'm not going to look a gift horse in the mouth. Let's get to the statue and see what we've got. If it's a trap, then we learn a little something. Right?"

Aye.

"He can, but he doesn't usually play nice..."

He looks over at his friend and gives a quick whistle. Meanwhile the ranger grabs a handful of blunt tipped arrows from his trusty magical quiver, which has affectionately named Ehlonna.

Will try to knock the lot of them out with a hail of arrows while Timber goes after stragglers or those who turn a corner. Should I roll?

"Every time I have my weapon out here, it's always end of the world stuff. I don't like it."

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"Union huh? I must've missed the memo. What exactly are you doing?"

"This is way above my pay grade." For now, Bishop keeps his hand on the Timber figurine in his pouch.

"Can we at least SEE what you're burning?" A pit begins to form in his stomach at the thought of fighting an archon.

"Yeah, there was a moment in time a little while ago where I had a moment, so I picked up a handful of scrolls to do just that. Had to learn my lesson after last time."

Upgraded cloak and bought 6 scrolls of Carry Companion.