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"Lady Sakura is right. It is wise to be prepared, friends." says V, nodding in acknowledgement. She draws her sword and raises it to the sky, moving her lips in a silent prayer. She then shields her eyes from the sun and scrutinizes the scene.

V casts heroism and takes 10 on perception for 27.

Knowledge (dungeoneering): 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (3) + 17 = 20
"Ooze up ahead...back up!" V calls out.
Ready to move back when there is room.

V peers down the narrow passage, but the tunnel twists out of sight. The large armored woman shakes her head at the tiny passage and sighs. "I'll fit...but only just."

V digs the points of her sword into the dirt and leans on it. "My thanks," she nods to her companions, "I'm not sure how much more of that assault I could have sustained." She takes a quick look around the room for more threats.

Take 10 on Perception for 32

This is trouble. V tightens her grip and concentrates on dodging the creature's attacks...and attempting to bring it down as fast as possible. She calls on every ounce of her holy powers, and her weapons flicker with darkened flame.
Full round attack with power attack, combat expertise, fighting defensively, double bane.
Sword 1: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 28, Damage: 1d8 + 22 + 4d6 ⇒ (3) + 22 + (2, 1, 2, 1) = 31
Sword 2: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25, Damage: 1d8 + 22 + 4d6 ⇒ (2) + 22 + (2, 4, 3, 3) = 36
Shield 1: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18, Damage: 1d8 + 13 + 2d6 ⇒ (7) + 13 + (4, 5) = 29
Shield 2: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20, Damage: 1d8 + 13 + 2d6 ⇒ (5) + 13 + (5, 6) = 29

Perception: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (13) + 22 = 35
Knowledge (religion): 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (18) + 17 = 35

"Shadow Bear! Incorporeal and very very dangerous!" V thinks quickly about how best to prevent it from touching her...she calls upon the judgement of the Inheritor and readies to attack defensively.

Judgement for AC and Damage, ready to attack with combat expertise, power attack.

Longsword: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (9) + 14 = 23
Damage: 1d8 + 20 + 2d6 ⇒ (7) + 20 + (5, 4) = 36

V turns to check on the rest of her party and assures herself that her companions are alright. "I could probably use some moderate healing, if it is not too much to ask," she remarks to Argos.

She drags the worm in front of her out of its burrow, and searches behind for anything of interest. She then repeats this with the other worm.

Take 10 on Perception for 32

V roars at the creature before her, determined to bring it down. Her sword lights up in dark flame, and she concentrates all of her fury on the worm.
Bane v Vermin, Combat Expertise, Power Attack

Sword 11d20 + 16 ⇒ (10) + 16 = 26, 1d8 + 19 + 2d6 ⇒ (5) + 19 + (2, 4) = 30
Sword 2 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (19) + 11 = 30, 1d8 + 19 + 2d6 ⇒ (8) + 19 + (3, 6) = 36
Shield 1 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (1) + 13 = 14, 1d8 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12
Shield 21d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26, 1d8 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12
Sword 2 Confirm 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13, 1d8 + 19 ⇒ (7) + 19 = 26

Knowledge (dungeoneering): 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (16) + 17 = 33

V calls out to the rest of the party, "Don't let them hit you, they'll drag you into their den!". She moves up to the second worm, hoping to draw their attention.
Move to G15, attack once with power attack and combat expertise

Sword Attack: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (16) + 18 = 34
Sword Damage: 1d8 + 20 ⇒ (4) + 20 = 24

Perception: 1d10 + 22 ⇒ (8) + 22 = 30
V holds up a fist to signal a stop, listening carefully to the sounds of shifting and rasping in the walls. She gets a better grip on her shield and prepares to strike anything that might approach.

Longsword: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (8) + 20 = 28
Damage: 1d8 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18

V shrugs, partially amused by the kami's actions, but also wary of its words. She takes her magical iron bar and manipulates it into a shovel. With the first few shovels of earth, it becomes clear that there is indeed an older tunnel behind the basilisk's lair. It also has a higher ceiling, giving relief to the tall members of the party. Her task complete, V rearms herself with her weapons and nods to the rest of the party.

It takes about 5 minutes to clear the passage.

Perception: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (13) + 22 = 35
Knowledge (arcana): 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (14) + 17 = 31
Fort Save: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (4) + 14 = 18

Surprise Round:
"Avert your eyes, it's a basilisk!" calls out V as she averts her own gaze. She steps up to the creature and attacks it with her shield, taking advantage of the spike in the tight space.

Shield Slam: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (17) + 14 = 31
Damage: 1d8 + 12 ⇒ (7) + 12 = 19
Miss Chance: 1d100 ⇒ 53

EDIT: I realized I couldn't exactly shield slam it anywhere form my angle, so edited to be a power attack instead

V casts expeditious retreat immediately before leading the way in.

Despite her cautious nature, V seems to relax a bit with a fellow divine servant to perform her morning rituals. She seems impressed by Argos's bearing and skill, the mien of a inspiring military leader. Since leaving his tomb, he had been pensive, and V sensed that the weight of his task, removed from time, was bearing down on him. It would take some time, she thought, but he still has his divine purpose to drive him forward.

When the party comes within visual distance of the mound, V will cast heroism, ward of the faithful, perceive cues, and see invisibility.

V nods in agreement with Sakura's words. "Give me but a moment to scout around. The lands here may be barren, but perhaps I can find a sheltered rise."

Survival Check: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (19) + 17 = 36

Within about twenty minutes, V leads the party to a small rocky outcropping that gives some semblance of cover.

V calls on her knowledge of aberrations and concentrates fire on the beast.

Knowledge (dungeoneering): 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (10) + 17 = 27
Bane versus Aberrations, Heroism, Inspire Courage

Round 1
Attack 1 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (4) + 19 = 23 Damage 1d10 + 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + (1, 6) + 4 = 13
Attack 2 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (20) + 14 = 34 Damage 1d10 + 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (4) + (6, 3) + 4 = 17

Round 2
Attack 1 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (6) + 19 = 25 Damage 1d10 + 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + (3, 4) + 4 = 14
Attack 2 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (8) + 14 = 22 Damage 1d10 + 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (10) + (3, 1) + 4 = 18

V grunts in agreement with Sakura. She casts her last remaining heroism for the day and percieve cues. Drawing her heavy crossbow, she readies it. "I'll cover your approach, Momir. Be careful."

"Blunt, Momir!" calls V, ignoring the fact that she herself was still using her normal longsword. Hoping to eliminate the one that she has injured, V double banes and unleashes all of her attacks.

Double Bane, No combat expertise, using the blunt edge of the shield. If G1 dies, 5-ft and switch targets.
Sword 1: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (13) + 21 = 34, 1d8 + 13 + 4d6 - 5 ⇒ (7) + 13 + (4, 5, 1, 5) - 5 = 30
Sword H: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (3) + 21 = 24, 1d8 + 13 + 4d6 - 5 ⇒ (6) + 13 + (4, 4, 5, 5) - 5 = 32
Sword 2: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (4) + 16 = 20, 1d8 + 13 + 4d6 - 5 ⇒ (1) + 13 + (4, 5, 5, 3) - 5 = 26
Shield 1: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (2) + 19 = 21, 1d6 + 7 + 2d6 ⇒ (3) + 7 + (4, 4) = 18
Shield 2: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (2) + 14 = 16, 1d6 + 7 + 2d6 ⇒ (3) + 7 + (5, 1) = 16

With Sakura's timely urging, V thinks again about the disrupted earth beneath her feet. She turns to Argos, "Argos, do you have any sort of warding circle? It may keep out their corrupting influence."

Knowledge (religion): 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (10) + 17 = 27

"Get off the ground, Sakura and Momir!" V again readies an attack to strike the undead if they come within range, invoking bane against undead and using combat expertise as she does so.

Attack: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (3) + 20 = 23, 1d8 + 13 ⇒ (7) + 13 = 20, 4d6 ⇒ (3, 5, 6, 5) = 19

V mutters under her breath, "Momir, can we even move forward? You said there was a trap.". Noticing that Momir is busy concentrating, she nudges Argos in order to move in front of the doorway, and readies her sword to strike at any threats.

Perception Check: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (18) + 22 = 40

V warily stares at the awoken knight, tightening her grip on her sword when he approaches. After a minute, she detects an aura of both strong good and law from Argos, at which she relaxes and sheathes her sword. She nods to Sakura, and then salutes him in the style of the crusaders, one hand over her heart. "Captain, what my companion says is true. I do not know what was supposed to trigger your awakening, but clearly it did not happen. We are now on the Fourth Mendevian Crusade...and there is no clear sign of victory." She finishes her statement with a grave edge to her voice.

Ever vigilant, V draws her sword and shield, alert for any sign of danger.

"Well, three doors. Any thoughts on which one to try first?" V tilts her head towards the sullen aranea as she asks, looking for any indication from him.

V growls in frustration at having wasted her time in this combat, and hops down from the wall. She hustles back into the room, next to Sakura. "Hmph. This will be interesting," she mutters back in orc.

As her haste fades, V curses under her breath. Iomedae, may your tactics serve me on this day... Steeling herself, she attempts again to climb the wall, and this time ascends half the wall during her entire turn.
Climb Check 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26

Attempting to take advantage of her last round of haste, V tries to haul. herself up the final five feet. She grabs the top edge of the buttress, but is unable to find purchase on the thick layer of dust. She slips, and scrambles for purchase, but loses grip and falls down to the ground. Angrily, she stands back up and glares at the top of the building.

Climb Check 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15
Dex Check 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
Falling Damage 1d6 ⇒ 2

V glances at the magazine on her crossbow and notes that there are three quarrels left. She stows the weapon back across her back, and attempts to climb up the side of the mausoleum, bracing herself against the corner.
Climb DC 15 (20 for dungeon wall -5 for corner) to move 15 feet up the wall
Climb Check: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18

V grunts in acknowledgement, and hustles out of the room. She moves past her companions, a determined look in her eyes. "I'm going to scale the outer wall", she says in orc as she jogs past.
V moves 90 feet to the outside, and then moves 15 feet to L5. She is still holding her crossbow.

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (12) + 13 = 25
Fort Save: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (20) + 14 = 34

V grunts in disapproval as the stinking cloud fills the area. She seems barely affected by the gas, far more perturbed by losing sight of her quarry. She shouts in orc, "Can you get me up over this mess?"

Nodding at Sakura’s command, V points at the Aranea and casts her spell. She then circles around the room to not stand quite so close to Momir.
Dimensional Anchor: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (13) + 19 = 32

Not to be deterred, V steps into the room and readies again to attack the aranea. As she does so, she calls on Iomedae once more, this time for purity and destruction.

5ft move to K15, judgement for saves and damage, ready to attack on spellcasting or other action
Readied attack: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (2) + 18 = 20
Damage: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15

Perception 1: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (2) + 21 = 23
Will Save: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (3) + 14 = 17
Perception 2: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (20) + 21 = 41
Knowledge (local): 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (9) + 14 = 23
Knowledge (arcana): 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (6) + 17 = 23

"It's an aranea!" V throws herself across the entryway, taking cover behind the closed door. She throws down her shield and sword and pulls up her crossbow from its position across her back. "You! We're not here to fight! Stop casting and let's talk about this!" V readies action to shoot the aranea if he casts a hostile spell.

Readied Attack: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (19) + 18 = 37, Damage: 1d10 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

V does a final hunt through the room, and puts her ear to the heavy doors to see if she can hear any enemies.
Take 10 on Perception for 33 with aid from Sakura

Detecting nothing interesting in the room nor hearing anything beyond, she readies herself to open the door and looks to her companions to make sure they are ready.

Seeing their numbers greatly reduced, V stops her bane but repeats her attacks, looking at the creatures to ensure accuracy

Fort Saves: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (8) + 12 = 20, 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18
Sword 1 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (20) + 20 = 40, 1d8 + 13 ⇒ (8) + 13 = 21
Sword 2 Haste 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (12) + 20 = 32, 1d8 + 13 ⇒ (7) + 13 = 20
Sword 3 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (11) + 15 = 26, 1d8 + 13 ⇒ (8) + 13 = 21
Shield 1 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (6) + 18 = 24, 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
Shield 2 Slam1d20 + 13 ⇒ (12) + 13 = 25, 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9
Sword 1 confirm 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (4) + 20 = 24, 1d8 + 13 ⇒ (5) + 13 = 18

Seeing the rush of creatures, V braces for their advance, averting her eyes behind her shield. She whispers a thanks to Iomedae when none of the creatures’ myriad attacks manage to penetrate her armor. Reaching deep inside of herself, she pulls on her wrath and unleashes it with a terrifying roar. She delivers a satisfying whirlwind of attacks, finishing by throwing one of the rasts across the room.

Double bane versus fire outsiders
Avert rolls (high good): 1d100 ⇒ 96,1d100 ⇒ 15,1d100 ⇒ 72,1d100 ⇒ 36
Fort Saves: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (7) + 12 = 19, 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15
Sword 11d20 + 22 ⇒ (5) + 22 = 27, 1d8 + 15 + 2d6 ⇒ (5) + 15 + (1, 4) = 25, miss 1d100 ⇒ 81
Sword 2 Haste 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (8) + 22 = 30, 1d8 + 15 + 2d6 ⇒ (7) + 15 + (1, 1) = 24, miss 1d100 ⇒ 90
Sword 3 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (15) + 17 = 32, 1d8 + 15 + 2d6 ⇒ (1) + 15 + (1, 1) = 18, miss 1d100 ⇒ 93
Shield 1 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (9) + 20 = 29, 1d8 + 9 + 2d6 ⇒ (6) + 9 + (3, 6) = 24, miss 1d100 ⇒ 30
Shield 2 Slam1d20 + 15 ⇒ (16) + 15 = 31, 1d8 + 9 + 2d6 ⇒ (1) + 9 + (4, 5) = 19, miss 1d100 ⇒ 42

Hasted Attack 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (14) + 20 = 34, 1d8 + 13 ⇒ (1) + 13 = 14

Her friends threatened and her shield dented, V has become very thoroughly angry. The black flames of her wrath lick down the razor sharp edges of her sword as she calls upon her goddess. ”Rasts! Their gaze is weak, but deadly in numbers!” she roars to her party, and puts all of her might behind a swing. The blow beheads the azer beside her, steaming blood spurting across the walls. Not missing a beat, she sidesteps and lays into the rast beside her, staring it right in the eye heedless of the danger.

Judgement for Destruction and Justice.
Sword 1: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (20) + 20 = 40, 1d8 + 13 ⇒ (8) + 13 = 21
Sword 1: confirm1d20 + 20 ⇒ (13) + 20 = 33, 1d8 + 13 ⇒ (7) + 13 = 20
Fort Saves: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (17) + 13 = 30, 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (19) + 13 = 32, 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (16) + 12 = 28,1d20 + 12 ⇒ (15) + 12 = 27
Sword 2 Sword 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (3) + 15 = 18, 1d8 + 13 ⇒ (1) + 13 = 14
Shield 1 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (1) + 18 = 19, 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
Shield 21d20 + 13 ⇒ (18) + 13 = 31, 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15
Knowledge (planes): 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (8) + 18 = 26

Not seeing these beings as much of a threat, V unleashes a flurry of attacks on the closest azer. She grunts with the effort, feeling the intense heat off of their bodies.

Sword 11d20 + 17 ⇒ (15) + 17 = 32, 1d8 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11
Sword 2 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (10) + 12 = 22, 1d8 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18
Shield 1 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (17) + 15 = 32, 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
Shield 21d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16, 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Knowledge (planes): 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (10) + 18 = 28

"Inheritor, watch over us and guide us. Give us your strength to strike down our enemies, your glory to banish the darkness, and your protection against corruption. For the light and for the fire, I wield this blade in your name today." V finishes her prayer, and rises from bended knee. Casting heroism, ward the faithful, perceive cues, then shield of faith.

She nods in agreement with Sakura when she comments about Lucas, and then puts her shoulder to the door. Muscles straining, she heaves mightily on the door...but all to no avail. The door does not budge, and she glares at it in response.
Strength Check: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24

"It's probably best to burn the remains. I didn't find any jewelry or family heirlooms when we searched though, looks like they've been picked clean. We can let the diplomat know when we get back. Since we are here, should we pick someplace to explore? Or we can head south on the road to the impenetrable mausoleum or the burial mound." V begins to pile what's left of the bodies with pieces of broken wood.

Take 10 on Perception (33) and Survival (30)

With help from her friends, V does a long circuit around the site, slowly examining the ground and poking around the debris. After a thorough search, she frowns at the scattered dead bodies. "This attack occurred about a month ago, right before we got into town. Looks like they didn't get far. Judging by the remains, it was about two dozen men, and roughly ten ogres. Would have been a pretty formidable lot, considering they were all armed." She picks up a corroded weapon hilt to emphasize her point, and then tosses it aside. "It's hard to say, as all manner of scavengers have been through here since. But I'd hazard a guess that they were ambushed by a large pack of flying enemies...look at the way their defensive perimeter is set up, here and here. It's not the pattern you'd see with a single large beast, or with ground predators like wolves. It was a group of somethings with an acidic attack and claws...more than that I can't say."

V continues her assault, striking in a flurry with her sword and shield. Feeling confident about the battle, she continues her bane on her sword attacks only.

Sword 1: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (5) + 19 = 24, 1d8 + 17 + 4d6 ⇒ (5) + 17 + (3, 5, 6, 6) = 42
Sword 2: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (13) + 14 = 27, 1d8 + 17 + 4d6 ⇒ (4) + 17 + (5, 3, 1, 3) = 33
Shield 1: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (20) + 15 = 35, 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
Shield 2: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25, 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12
Shield 1 Confirm: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (8) + 15 = 23, 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9

All of her spells cast, V charges into melee. She invokes her wrath as she does so, her sword flickering with dark power.

Bane vs Magical Beasts
Longsword Attack: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (15) + 21 = 36
Damage: 1d8 + 15 + 2d6 ⇒ (3) + 15 + (6, 6) = 30

V moves 30 feet northwest, drawing weapons and calls down the judgement of Iomedae for destruction and justice, and then casts divine favor.

The tactically minded crusader quickly assesses the situation and the giant snake. "Pull back at least twenty feet and spread out!" she shouts. Delay until Sakura and Momir have gone.

Knowledge (arcana) 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (12) + 15 = 27
Knowledge (planes) 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (6) + 16 = 22

V holds a hand out as a warning to Sakura and Momir and approaches the chasm first. On high alert, she peers over the edge.

Perception: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (10) + 19 = 29