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Really? I can only recall the cry of sadness when my poor paladin took it like a champ and had to kill goat man cause he would not yield. :)

And if you recall pretty every baddie that did that I killed ;)

If he wants to eat the -4 i am cool with that

If only we were on a closer path. I would die for you Andrea and will hold you close as my friend. When I finally do give my heart and body, it will be to one woman only. I cannot offer you more....

Nice image. I actually DO do that with Ranger twf and wolf companions.
Heck, even wrote a handbook on it.

But no, the paladin had no monkey. He was a two hander with gtr trip and felling smash. Real combat monster.

So THAT'S where Chammerday went.
SMITE!

Pleasure playing with you all.

Daniel had said kind and heartfelt words at the wedding and accepted and gave out congratulatory pats on the back.
When it was finally over he had returned home to his quarters at Tilneros manner to find a Breastplate and gore covered Dwarven Arsenal waiting for him.

Duncan:I was on patrol fer the weddin. Didn't tell Andrea but when the big fight started I used me gifts ta follow a devil as it ported back to the well. Had yer Buddy house cleric, the Lantern Bearers and Areal give me a hand in sealin' it. Then we collapsed the room on top of it. Lord Tilneros says he'll keep the place closed. Heard ye did pretty well yeself today.

The half-orc reguards the dwarf and begins to remove his armor and work his sore muscles.

Daniel: Eccardian and the Barbed Devil are dead. Andrea and Fiosa will be happy. I believe Gerard has earned enough fame to secure a prominent role but as well known as he is now, I doubt he will be able to hide himself from the world. I...don't know what happend to Orsin.

The dwarf helps the young warrior out of his gear and reguards the two swords the boy was carrying.

Duncan:Ye sound ferlorn. Ye changin yer mind bout leavin?

Daniel: Not at all. I know where my place in the world is. Staying here to become an old man is not my destiny. I will die at the Worldwound. Of that I have no doubt.

The dwarf studies the blades as the Paladin changes into his house clothes.
You and me both lad. An I ain't without saddness either. Been busy, walking Dark roads and closing portals and other craziness while I was dead and come back. Always I was thinking bout HER. Didn't ye know I was ready ta kill her when I found out she was a disciple o Urgotha? Stayed me hand and guided her instead and look what she's become. Kid's like me own daughter and one of the last talks we had was me arguin over me pride.

Daniel: You could just tell her that, Fool Dwarf. And you haven't much time, we leave for the wound tomorrow.

[b] Not good at Talkin. Left her a note.

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Epilouge
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The next day a Paladin of Imoedae and an Inquisitor of Ragathiel rode out of Westcrown, bound for the Worldwound.
One went one to become a shining commander in the Inheritors Army, the other his trusted Leutenant. Together they led the charge on many of the demonic strongholds in that blasted country and only one of them was sung about in the tales.

In the final battle the Paladin called upon his goddess to channel her very voice throught his mortal frame and she oblidged. Destroying his body I the process and harming the Demon Prince enough for Duncan to land a killing blow.

Tales were sung about the Paladin.
The dwarf wouldn't have it any other way.

Andrea seeks out the other members of her group after disengaging from some well-wishers. She noticed that Vourne was now meeting with some of the hellknights about quelling any lingering unrest.

Plans, plans. We all have things to do, but hopefully we have time and a future.

Coming up to Daniel, Andrea gives him a quick hug. We did it! Daniel, thank you for standing with us for all this time. I'd be dead several time over without you and the front lines. What do you have planned now?

Daniel embraces the woman in a tight hug.

Holy Crap. another 20! The crowd goes wild!

The paladin strides foreward.
Daniel Arrisen, sword of the House Tilneros. I would make submission, General, that the populace of Westcrown themselves have done nothing to neccesitate martial law.
The Council of Thieves was a private criminal organisation not supported by or in control of the population at large. They controlled kidnapping, extortion and murder plots to make a bloody and violent attempt to sieze power for themselves in Westcrown. The lady Sascar kidnapped, a son of Oberigo murdered, various other prestigious house patriarchs kidnapped and tortured unlawfully to further their own ends to pull control out from under the lawful establishment. My assembled comrades stand before you as founding members of a lawfully chartered Group, "The Lantern Bearers" and myself a member of an assaulted house who simply sought to prevent the powerplay of the council of thieves and save thousands from the outcome of a bloody war on the streets when Thrune would eventually come to bring the city back to it's legal Rulership. If it pleases the inquisition I would humbly request you call on those assembled to give testimony to the assistance we gave and open consultation this party had with the senior offical noble houses, Hellknights and Dottari to bring about a rapid end to the new Council of Theives BEFORE they did irrepreble damage to the Westcrani citizenry and the lawful enterprise this city is built upon.
The paladin offers the General a salute and steps back.
Aid another diplomacy: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (20) + 14 = 34

Wow. A 20. We'll all be pardoned and knighted.

The paladin offers a salute.
He turns to Andrea and the others as they are given time to speak.
We will need an excellent lawyer and all the noteworthy supporters who could sway opinion. Hellknight commanders, Dottarri, Nobles and any Asmodean 'friends' we may have. Any clearly in the Favor of Thrune who would support us would have greatest influence.

I am off to bed

Daniel similarly steps forward, for he could represent himself as a LAWFUL Westcrani, if nothing else.

It is as Sir Grulios has spoken, Eccardian and Chammerday, the tieflings who usurped the old Council of thieves from their Grandfather had not only been conspiring to make Eccardian ruler of Westcrown but due to an infernal contract would have made Eccardian some sort of Conduit for Mammon's power. The full implications of which remain to be discussed by those with greater religious and legal training than I. Suffice to say it would have been in direct opposition to the Rule of Thrune and Asmodeus's influence within the city. Chammerday HAD agreed to aid us in helping put down Eccardian only when presented with evidence that her soul would become one of Mammon's Lemure's. In my opinion she has only partially fulfilled her lawful obligation as it appears she has used the chaos of the battle to slip away. We received no aid beyond her revealing where Eccardian was. If she is found, her limited assistance should be noted at her trial. In any event the New council of thieves is put down and I would offer my assistance to the Dottari and the Hellknights where I may to see Westcrown's regular law enforcement back in charge.
There is no rebellion here. Merely a power grab at Thrune's table by an organization who sought a violent growth beyond their accepted sphere of influence.

No idea. Think I had 10ish

so he has taken 165 damage. No worries.
The paladin spits back, So THAT'S what a scared Devil sounds like.

Daniel felt his faith, all the trials he endured, being repaid. He was not afraid and his god would see him put down a terror.
Baldwin, wanna roll for the Barb damage I take?

AANNND that last round just highlights why pally's are so badass.
I love fighters and barbarians but a Smiting Pally makes evil outsiders/undead/dragons cry.

Actually the first battle probably would have gone alot easier if Daniel had gone after Mel and Aurelio went after Eccardian. ..

Daniel uses his last SMITE EVIL of the day to empower his own attacks.
The devil had wisely moved forward to prevent being surrounded. He remembered how hard it had been to hit Eccardian. This might be his best chance to protect his friends and Aurelio was a better fighter than him anyway.
Imoedae will see you back to hell!

He attacks with everything he has!!
Smite, Blessing of the watch, Power Attack: 1d20 + 23 + 5 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (20) + 23 + 5 + 1 - 4 = 45
2 hand Smite, PA: 2d6 + 3 + 7 + 26 + 16 ⇒ (2, 1) + 3 + 7 + 26 + 16 = 55
REMEMBER the first hit from a smite vs EVIL OUTSIDER DOES DOUBLE SMITE DAMAGE and all Smite attacks bypass his DR

Confirm Critical?: 1d20 + 23 + 5 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (12) + 23 + 5 + 1 - 4 = 37
2 hand Smite, PA: 2d6 + 3 + 7 + 26 + 16 ⇒ (6, 4) + 3 + 7 + 26 + 16 = 62

2nd Iterative: 1d20 + 18 + 5 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (19) + 18 + 5 + 1 - 4 = 39
2 hand Smite, PA: 2d6 + 3 + 7 + 13 + 16 ⇒ (5, 4) + 3 + 7 + 13 + 16 = 48

Confirm Critical?: 1d20 + 23 + 5 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (6) + 23 + 5 + 1 - 4 = 31
2 hand Smite, PA: 2d6 + 3 + 7 + 13 + 16 ⇒ (4, 5) + 3 + 7 + 13 + 16 = 48

3rd Iterative: 1d20 + 13 + 5 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (6) + 13 + 5 + 1 - 4 = 21
2 hand Smite, PA: 2d6 + 3 + 7 + 13 + 16 ⇒ (1, 1) + 3 + 7 + 13 + 16 = 41

He feels his sword almost come alive in his hands, the heat from Imoedae's power slicing through the devil as if he were nothing. THIS was exactly the kind of foe he had trained his whole life to battle.
Down and back up, a powerful slice and reversal of the blade leaving massive wounds across the Devils torso.
Goddess destroy you!

Not sure his AC. The first hit confirmed the crit on AC37 for a total 117 damage.
The second strike hit AC39 for another 48.
Confirms on AC31 for another 48.
He may have better AC and HP from class levels and gear but a NORMAL Barbed Devil has AC26 and 138hp. If he is standard then he is dead.

Let us head up the ladder then. The barbed devil has fled somewhere.

Suggest Gerard,Daniel,Andrea,Eupgemia and Aurelio again.

Andrea also uses her Vindicator's Shield again.

Who here is especially wounded so I can help you?

The paladin feels better and pairs with Aurelio.
Stay close everyone. I will grant you all Imoedae's power when we find him

The paladin casts DETECT EVIL and maintains it as they work there way back to their allies.
Keep and eye out for stairs up, Gerard. And where is Chammerday and her paragon for that matter? Let's not separate again.
perception: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (19) + 12 = 31

The paladin casts DETECT EVIL and maintains it as they work there way back to their allies.
Keep and eye out for stairs up, Gerard. And where is Chammerday and her paragon for that matter? Let's not separate again.

I pray that you possess the will to keep your sanity, Eccardian. You could have been so much more.....where is Andrea? EM?
The paladin motions for Gerard to step forward so he may heal him, then they needed to find their friends.

Freaking sweet. My flat footed AC is 27. He missed. Daniel was at 68 and after LOH is 106. That is as high as he can go with the CON damage he took.

RD 7: Eccarrdian:

The injured council leader jukes to his left and then to the right attempting to feint Daniel:

daniel's DC is 22 (10+BAB 13+Wis mod (-1) 22

If successful you loose your Dex bonus (3 for Daniel and are Flat footed)

the half orc's eyes widen in disbelief as the rapier tries to find an opening on the flat footed paladin:

He did not vital strike and is holding actions back to parry.

I have called this a hit at the moment but wasn't he out of touch attacks? 2 for Gerard and one for me last round? Please allow me to retcon if Gerard's action kills him before me.

The paladin takes the hit and stands firm, calling on his goddess to again, bolster his wounds.
Swift LOH: 6d6 + 12 ⇒ (6, 5, 4, 1, 4, 6) + 12 = 38

He then full attacks taking advantage that the tiefling was choosing to fight a war of attrition.
The first hit is a great downward smash that the Tiefling manages to partially dodge, a tad slower and he would have been split in two.
Bonus Blessing of Fervor, Blessing of the watch, Flank: 1d20 + 23 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 23 + 1 + 2 = 41
2 hand, Powerful Justice: 2d6 + 3 + 7 + 13 ⇒ (2, 2) + 3 + 7 + 13 = 27

The second is a reversal that lacks power as he pulls the heavy Greatsword in close...
1st Iterative Blessing of the watch, Flank: 1d20 + 23 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 23 + 1 + 2 = 28
2 hand, Powerful Justice: 2d6 + 3 + 7 + 13 ⇒ (3, 1) + 3 + 7 + 13 = 27

For a lunging strike that catches Eccardian's armor.
2nd Iterative Blessing of the watch, Flank: 1d20 + 18 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 18 + 1 + 2 = 40
2 hand, Powerful Justice: 2d6 + 3 + 7 + 13 ⇒ (5, 5) + 3 + 7 + 13 = 33

The last hit was a miss but the Tiefling's wounds were amassing.
3rd Iterative Blessing of the watch, Flank: 1d20 + 13 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 13 + 1 + 2 = 21
2 hand, Powerful Justice: 2d6 + 3 + 7 + 13 ⇒ (1, 6) + 3 + 7 + 13 = 30

confirm crit?: 1d20 + 18 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 18 + 1 + 2 = 31
2 hand, Powerful Justice: 2d6 + 3 + 7 + 13 ⇒ (4, 2) + 3 + 7 + 13 = 29

Another 60 damage. He used his move action to Feint
It is nearly over. You have lost.
The words were not a taunt just a fact.
If it brings you comfort, I acknowledge your skill exceeds my own. But your faith does not.

Me and Gerard are online. Let's do this.

Eccardian must be dead or near death.
I did 81 damage last round and 67 this round 147hp total (unless he has DR I don't know about)

Cool move Em.

Swift LOH: 6d6 + 12 ⇒ (5, 4, 5, 4, 2, 6) + 12 = 38
Daniel is at 68hp and has a FLANK

Yes. It will be over soon. Praise IMOEDAE!

The paladin was in better shape than Gerard, who risked his life for the flank.
He needed to kill Eccardian.

Blessing of Fervor extra attack, Blessing of the watch, Flank: 1d20 + 23 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 23 + 1 + 2 = 38
2 hand, Powerful Justice: 2d6 + 3 + 7 + 13 ⇒ (6, 5) + 3 + 7 + 13 = 34

1st Iterative Blessing of the watch, Flank: 1d20 + 23 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 23 + 1 + 2 = 29
2 hand, Powerful Justice: 2d6 + 3 + 7 + 13 ⇒ (5, 5) + 3 + 7 + 13 = 33

2nd Iterative, Blessing of the watch, Flank: 1d20 + 18 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 18 + 1 + 2 = 37
2 hand, Powerful Justice: 2d6 + 3 + 7 + 13 ⇒ (4, 4) + 3 + 7 + 13 = 31

3rd Iterative, Blessing of the watch, Flank: 1d20 + 13 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 13 + 1 + 2 = 30
2 hand, Powerful Justice: 2d6 + 3 + 7 + 13 ⇒ (2, 6) + 3 + 7 + 13 = 31

Ok. So his attack did 20 damage. Losing 3 Con takes my score from 14 to 11 so 2hp per level. 46 damage total. Leaving DANIEL with 37HP

He is a duelist. I am fully expecting that he will parry at least one attack.

Edited

What was the rogue doing? Daniel had made it pretty clear they were to get out kf there, but the Rogue wanted to stay? Perhaps he knew something Daniel did not?

The paladin attacks, but with less power and more precision this time. He needed the hits to land!

Bonus Blessing of Fervor,Blessing of the watch: 1d20 + 23 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 23 + 1 = 37
Powerful Justice: 2d6 + 3 + 7 + 13 ⇒ (1, 5) + 3 + 7 + 13 = 29

1st Iterative,Blessing of the watch: 1d20 + 23 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 23 + 1 = 40
Powerful Justice: 2d6 + 3 + 7 + 13 ⇒ (4, 2) + 3 + 7 + 13 = 29

2nd Iterative,Blessing of the Watch: 1d20 + 18 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 18 + 1 = 36
Powerful Justice: 2d6 + 3 + 7 + 13 ⇒ (1, 4) + 3 + 7 + 13 = 28

3rd Iterative,Blessing of the Watch: 1d20 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 13 + 1 = 32
Powerful Justice: 2d6 + 3 + 7 + 13 ⇒ (3, 3) + 3 + 7 + 13 = 29

Ok. 3 attacks hit AC 37, 40, 36. If his AC is higher than 36 at this level that's bloody ridiculous. Three hits equals 86 damage. Edit: Forgot to do my 3rd Iterative. Added but missed.

[ooc]YYep. Daniel will use his Immediate action to soak it. Gerard takes 0 Damage and it is Gerard'sGerard's turn[ooc]

As the pai rips through the paladin, he speaks
GGerard, get behind me and grab onb

Aww. I miss Lucrezia

I just checked.
Most of Eccardian's hits have been touch attacks.

With Gerard's 30AC vs Rapier, the only one that would have missed would be the AOO hit that Daniel used a spell to take for Gerard.

If we call that a miss then Gerard's current total is as Baldwin said and Daniel is 100% healthy.
Will wait for DM call.

Gerard is beat up so should step behind Daniel after Eccardian's next Attack. Then Daniel could either go toe to toe with Eccardian or he could carry Gerard back to Andrea/Em. We don't know they are in trouble, we do know they are not with us.
Daniel would be loathe to withdraw but he cares more about his allies.
plus POWERFUL JUSTICE has no duration. It will last for Gerard and Daniel until EEccardian is dead.

Crap. I didn't know about Gerard's +4AC either. We could have been in much better shape.

Any chance of calling Eccardian's shots on Gerard below 30 a miss? Not sure how much difference it would make as I haven't checked what numbers he was hit on

Daniel breathed a sigh of relief, Gerard had not yet fallen and Eccardian was foolish enough to ignore the paladin.He ignores his wounds for now and entreats his Goddess to bless him with reach.
Use a swift action to use LUNGE FEAT
Bonus Blessing of Fervor,Blessing of the watch,High ground, Power Attack, Lunge: 1d20 + 23 + 1 + 1 - 4 - 6 ⇒ (17) + 23 + 1 + 1 - 4 - 6 = 32
Powerful Justice: 2d6 + 3 + 7 + 13 + 16 ⇒ (2, 2) + 3 + 7 + 13 + 16 = 43

1st Iterative,Blessing of the watch,High ground, Power Attack, Lunge: 1d20 + 23 + 1 + 1 - 4 - 6 ⇒ (19) + 23 + 1 + 1 - 4 - 6 = 34
Powerful Justice: 2d6 + 3 + 7 + 13 + 16 ⇒ (2, 3) + 3 + 7 + 13 + 16 = 44

2nd Iterative,Blessing of the watch,High ground, Power Attack, Lunge: 1d20 + 18 + 1 + 1 - 4 - 6 ⇒ (6) + 18 + 1 + 1 - 4 - 6 = 16
Powerful Justice: 2d6 + 3 + 7 + 13 + 16 ⇒ (3, 3) + 3 + 7 + 13 + 16 = 45

Confirm Crit,Blessing of the watch,High ground, Power Attack, Lunge: 1d20 + 23 + 1 + 1 - 4 - 6 ⇒ (14) + 23 + 1 + 1 - 4 - 6 = 29
Powerful Justice: 2d6 + 3 + 7 + 13 + 16 ⇒ (6, 6) + 3 + 7 + 13 + 16 = 51

Pretty sure the first 2 hit. 87 damage. If the crit confirms on a 29 then add another 51 damage.

You have given us your best and we have not fallen. You. Will. Fall.

RD 3 : DMPC Gerard

Before Daniel steps up to try his disarm Gerard tumbles to get behind Eccarrdian. He takes 5 bleed damage from his wound.

[dice=tumble]1d20+30

He fails to get through Eccardian's square. Daniel no flanking.

Gerard provokes an Aoo from Eccardian activating the puncturing feature

[dice=rapier of punctuting, Icrit, TA]1d20+19;[dice=damage improved vital]3d6+10;[dice=sneak]5d6 plus 5 bleed

[dice=constitution damage]1d6

He takes another 25 HP of damage plus his constitituion is reduced by another 5 pts (2 ability pts), which is another 26 HP. If my math is correct Gerard is down 106 HP and 5 bleed.

Gerard slumps to the ground motionless.

Since Gerard is slumped to the ground Daniel you can hover over top him and I'll apply your rolls without the flanking bonus.

Daniel has taken this hit for Gerard.

That is why I was hesitant to post before Gerard. If I used my IMMEDIATE action to take Gerards damage, then I had no swift available for Improved Disarm. Plus by your own admission I was never in Melee range because Gerard is still standing and they cannot occupy the same square.
So Daniel's Rd3 action (since his immediate is gone and he is not in melee) Would be to LOH Gerard who went before him to provoke the Attack.

LOH Gerard: 6d6 ⇒ (5, 6, 3, 4, 6, 1) = 25
This also negates Gerards bleed damage. When Rd 4 comes up, Eccardian goes first and is in Melee with Gerard and Daniel is behind him still. Do you want to retcon Eccardian's rd4 Attack?

You bet I do.

The paladin sees Gerard start to fall as he completes his tumble, taking a solid hit as he moves past Eccardian. He sees the blood and knows that the Rogue cannot stand.
He implores his goddess to take Gerard's wounds from him, to let the Paladin bear the brunt instead.
And she does.
IMMEDIATE ACTION CAST PALADIN'S SACRIFICE!

Gerard completes the provoking action, ending up in a flanking position behind the Enemy, damaged but not down yet!
The paladin feels the gut wrenching strike and is barely standing.
At work. Will post my attack later. Gerard is still up and flanking. The wounds from the AOO, were taken by Daniel.

This is a tentative post please. I hate to post AHEAD of Gerard but I cannot post for 16 more hours. I AM ASSUMING GERARD tumbles to flank as is his normal tactics! With his bonuses he is pretty much an Auto pass. Feel free to change my action if needed

With his main Objective to save Westcrown in front of him, Daniel had to act. Withdrawing now would invite more harm on Gerard. Daniel needed to Kill eccardian
His target appeared to be flying like Daniel so tripping was not an option. He needed to die. He uses his POWERFUL JUSTICE as a Free Action to grant both himself and Gerard smite damage and a Swift Action to learn IMPROVED DISARM. Eccardian would not be as dangerous without that sword!

Blessing of the Watch BONUS ATTACK, Powerful Justice, Flank, Improved Disarm Full Attack: 1d20 + 23 + 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 23 + 1 + 2 + 2 = 32

If the first attack beat his CMD then the remaining attacks are to damage. If the first disarm failed, then try again to disarm
Powerful Justice, Flank, Full Attack: 1d20 + 23 + 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 23 + 1 + 2 + 2 = 47
2 hand Smite Damage: 2d6 + 7 + 13 ⇒ (3, 5) + 7 + 13 = 28

A crit threat. If the first attack failed to beat CMD, then the second DEFINITELY disarmed him. If the first attempt did work, The the second is a crit. Rolling to confirm:
Powerful Justice, Flank, Full Attack: 1d20 + 23 + 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 23 + 1 + 2 + 2 = 33
2 hand Smite Damage: 2d6 + 7 + 13 ⇒ (5, 3) + 7 + 13 = 28

Powerful Justice, Flank, Improved Disarm Full Attack: 1d20 + 18 + 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 18 + 1 + 2 + 2 = 24
2 hand Smite Damage: 2d6 + 7 + 13 ⇒ (6, 6) + 7 + 13 = 32

Plus I am gonna greater trip him and full attack him.

Between My 2 smite iteratives and Gerard's opportunistic strike + 1AOO each from greater trip hopefully he dies.

I am at work so my posting will be light.
I'll be back in 6 hrs.

Gerard goes first but basically I am gonna use POWERFUL JUSTICE so both me AND Gerard get smite damage on Eccardian.

I am up for a tactical withdrawal.
Daniel would not want to lose a party member.

Regroup. Let's finish this together!

Daniel's eyes widen in surprise.
Aurelio? He was behind you, what happened Andrea?

RD2: The paladin activates DETECT EVIL and scans the room, if nothing registers he will fly to A15 to look around the corner.

Whether or not I actually move depends on if I detect anything

Baldwin I already posted a move action to Detect evil and visually sweep the room. Waiting on your response

Aurelio's a simple guy: find baddie, kill baddie, find next baddie.

Gotta do what comes naturally.

Well I can't throw stones. Both Duncan and Grimm died by charging off so I am guilty.

Just worth nothing the Headless Horseman AND the other devils AND the Grave Knight are outside....

RD2: The paladin activates DETECT EVIL and scans the room, if nothing registers he will fly to A15 to look around the corner.

Whether or not I actually move depends on if I detect anything

The paladin sees the room open up before him, yet no enemy is revealed.
Come you cowards, show yourselves!

What!? Aurelio, shame on you for breaking Line of sight!