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As the one who requested this series, I'd like to address you a heartfelt thanks, Kludde!

Forgoing day job to gain +1pp thanks to the Borderland Keep boon. Thanks a thousand times for running this trilogy!

Hikage wipes the blood from his blade and bows to honor the fallen. He then helps giving chase to the stragglers, not wishing to see them return one day with a desire for vengence.

AoOs
Yôru's Bite: 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 2 + 4 = 171d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5 if successful: Trip: 1d20 + 5 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 5 + 2 + 4 = 27
Hikage's Silversheen Katana: 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 8 + 2 + 4 = 301d6 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

As Kwankhonu attempts to rise to his feet, Yoru aims at the tengu's ankle, but hesitates a split-second too much and misses. However, Hikage's curved blade slices through the warlord like butter.

Regular round (please add +4 if still prone)
Yôru's Bite: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 6 + 2 = 191d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7 if successful: Trip: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 5 + 2 = 17
Hikage's Silversheen Katana: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 8 + 2 = 271d6 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

Clair strikes the mount too, clearly bent on bringing it down.
+1 Adamantine Scythe: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 212d4 + 7 ⇒ (3, 3) + 7 = 13
Negative energy damage: 3d6 ⇒ (4, 3, 4) = 11
Channel Smite: DC 16 Will for half negative energy damage

Hikage and his mount attack the tengu leader relentlessly.
Yôru's Bite: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 211d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 if successful: Trip: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19
Hikage's Silversheen Katana: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 141d6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Hikage rides into battle, attacking the tengu leader.

Yôru's Bite: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 191d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4 if successful: Trip: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19
Hikage's Silversheen Katana: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 281d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
Confirm: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 281d6 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Hikage retreats behind the relative safety of the barricades and hands his wand to Clair for her to use it.
CLW wand: 4d8 + 4 ⇒ (1, 2, 4, 1) + 4 = 12

Meanwhile, he casts various protective spells to reinforce his magical defenses, although he doesn't quite know what to expect.

Casting bear's endurance. If enough time is given, he'll use his scroll of magic weapon.

Mirror image? 1 is real: 1d4 ⇒ 2
Mirror image? 1 is real: 1d3 ⇒ 1
The creature's powerful bite tears through an illusion, whereas its claw rends the real Hikage's flesh. Both wolf and wayang retaliate.
Yôru's Bite, flanking: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 6 + 2 = 171d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 if successful: Trip: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 5 + 2 = 23
Hikage's Silversheen Katana, flanking: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 8 + 2 = 181d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Hikage maneuvers his mount around the feathery demon, attacking from the back! Yoru probably provokes in the process.

Yôru's Bite: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 221d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5 if successful: Trip: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17

Hikage's Silversheen Katana: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 251d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Wasn't it prone?

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Hikage prods Yoru forward, not quite reaching the demon. However, he conjures a patch of grease (Ref DC 14) under the fiend's feet.

Hikage rides out to meet the tengu leader in battle.

Yoru: double move.
Hikage: attacks in melee.

Hikage's Silversheen Katana: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 251d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Hikage slashes at his opponent, provided he's still standing.
Hikage's Silversheen Katana: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 201d6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Yôru's Bite: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 251d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 if successful: Trip: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

If Krux's MM drops him, I'll ride to the blue tengu at the northern end of the west gate before attacking.

Will DC 14: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22
Hikari facepalms inwardly. Did I hear correctly? Did he truly make the wonton joke? Amateur, this used to make me laugh when I was a toddler, but not anymore.

Hikari prods Yoru forward and attacks the southernmost tengu, in an effort to avoid being outflanked.
Hikage's Silversheen Katana: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 111d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Yôru's Bite: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 131d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5 if successful: Trip: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23

Hikage shoots an arrow at the leader, seeking to take him down before his troops' morale is too high.
Mwk Composite Longbow, Cold Iron arrows: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 201d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Hikage prods his mount to cross the village while he draws his bow, then shoots at the closest tengu.
Mwk Composite Longbow, Cold Iron arrows: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 151d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Having no intention of stepping inside a heavily tangled area, Hikage turns his bridle to order Yoru back behind the fortifications.

Hikage, not trusting his aim with his bow, decides to ride out and meet the enemy in battle!

"You shall not pass! Nesting Swallow is not your territory. Begone!"

Hikage's Silversheen Katana: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 191d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Yôru's Bite: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 171d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2 if successful: Trip: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14

Hikage draws his bow and shoots at the closest tengu still standing (excluding Taicho, of course!).

Mwk Composite Longbow, Cold Iron arrows: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 101d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Hikaru casts another spell, and his arms elongate!

Casting long arm.

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Apologies for the lack of posting for the past two days, I've moved into a new apartment and my ISP still hasn't restored my connexion. I'll do my best to post from my phone in the meantime, but if I need to be botted, please do so. Sorry about the inconvenience!

Hikage draws his katana, and surrounds himself with illusionary reflections of himself.
Mirror Images: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

During the third day, Hikage trains scouts, teaching them how to rely on speed and camouflage to handle themselves in nature.
Not sure what the roll is, in doubt I'll roll Stealth
Stealth (Hikage): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25

On the fourth day, he'll ride out to scout once more to ascertain when the enemy is likely to strike.
Stealth (Hikage): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23
Perception (Hikage): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27
Stealth (Yoru): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11
Perception (Yoru): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19

After one day without riding, hikage offers to scout on wolf back. He rides out at dawn, enjoying a day in nature with his trusted Yoru as sole companion.
Stealth (Hikage): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17
Perception (Hikage): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28
Stealth (Yoru): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
Perception (Yoru): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21

My bad, I misread DMK's post. Apologies!

"That would be efficient, but we also need to start training as many recruits as we can, since we can't train as many as we want at the same time."

I think the goal is for the focus to remain the same (go all-out on scouting to have as many people available as early as we can. I could be wrong though.

"I agree, the harvest should be out top priority. I wil help as well" reluctantly agrees the samurai.

"I have a bow to lend as well, and I will tend to the training of the archers. Allow me to make a quick selection among those willing to fight, so that we may know who's better suited for archery, for melee, or for stealth. After these trials we can start the proper training." suggests Hikage.

I second the idea to have 10 archers.

The samurai nods. "Regardless of our needs, your need is greater now. Allow us to aid you. What can you tell us about these tengus? Where is their base, for example?"

Did I say anything wrong?

Hikage steps into the hut only after making sure he's clean and refreshed, his blade polished and his wits about him.

"We are the humble recipients of the Braid of a Hundred Masters, which I'm sure you have at least heard of. We have come a long way, since the Clouded Path Monastery, to search for Master Li Yao's descendant, whom we know is called Je Tsuin. I believe she resides in Nesting Swallow, thus we have come to beseech her aid in reactivating the braid's dormant powers in our search for enlightenment. Is she still among you to this day?"

Hikage wipes his blade before sheathing it in a single movement. He nods at the family. "We are. Anything you could tell us about it? We would be grateful for any insight you might offer."

Image? 1 is real: 1d6 ⇒ 5

As one of the alternate Hikages vanishes from reality, the real samurai and his trusted mount go all-out on the blue-feathered tengu.
Hikage's Silversheen Katana: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 161d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
Yôru's Bite: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 221d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7 if successful: Trip: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15

Hikage welcome his new companion with a grave nod, making clear that his full attention is drawn elsewhere. Riding his wolf Yôru forth, he yells: "Who goes there? Who mistreats these serfs? Name yourselves, your purpose, as well as your liege or clan."

Fantastic! I'll keep Hikage since I meant to play the whole series for him. As for the first part, I'll forgo my day job to regain 1PP (Borderland Keep boon).

Hikage prods his mount to circumvent the mast and attack the prone guard.
Hikage's Silversheen Katana: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 281d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
Yôru's Bite: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 261d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Hikage's Silversheen Katana Confirmation: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 251d6 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
Yôru's Bite Confirmation: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 251d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Both mount and rider show unimaginable prowess at arms! The guard sustains a fierce onslaught from both fang and blade.

Hiakge turns his blade to the black-clad guard, as does Yoru.
Hikage's Silversheen Katana, defender prone: 1d20 + 8 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 8 + 4 = 171d6 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
Yôru's Bite, defender prone: 1d20 + 6 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 6 + 4 = 261d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Hikage steels himself and slashes, hoping to kill the woman before she murders the whole Pathfinder team.
Hikage's Silversheen Katana: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 231d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
Yôru's Bite: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 181d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5 if successful: Trip: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

+4 prone / -4 cover offset each other, I guess.

Krux, she's clearly a magus and one of the first defensive spells magi use is shield, which renders them immune to magic missile. Don't you want to use something a bit more powerful, like glitterdust or hideous laughter? I'm sorry if this comes out wrong, but we could actually benefit from everyone giving their best, seeing that one third of the group is already down.

Agreed on the tier matter. We should revert to subtier 1-2 for next part, if we have the choice.

One of Hikage's illusory doubles fades out of reality, but the original wayang retaliates, his scimitar slicing the air.
Hikage's Silversheen Katana: 1d20 + 8 - 4 ⇒ (4) + 8 - 4 = 81d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Hikage's valorous mount follows once more his master's lead, seeking to bring the magical knight down.
Yôru's Bite: 1d20 + 6 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 6 - 4 = 201d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6 if successful: Trip: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23

The wolf icon is Forch, since Hikage is mounted on Yoru.

Just a question for later: there seems to be a mast between Hikage/Yoru and the lady. Does it give her cover if I attack her from where I am?

Yoru and Hikage continue to make the prone soldier's life difficult, the first one slashing, the second one biting him fiercely.
Hikage's Silversheen Katana: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 271d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
Yôru's Bite: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 251d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5 if successful: Trip: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13

Confirmation: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 191d6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Yoru runs into battle and bites the black soldier in front of him. Hikage strikes the same target.
Hikage's Silversheen Katana: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 141d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Yôru's Bite: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 191d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 if successful: Trip: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18

Hikage prods his wolf forward, but reigns him in before the steps leading to the back of the ship. Hikage readies his katana.

Since Hikage has 10 feet reach with long arm, there might be an AoO before they reach melee range.

Ready action: attack an enemy that comes in melee range (10 ft.)Hikage's Silversheen Katana: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 141d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Hikage prepares for the worst cast scenario by casting a series of warding spells and riding Yoru. "Brace yourselves! We don't know what's coming, but we should prepare for the worst."

Casting long arm, bear's endurance, mirror image Images: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3.

In the aftermath of the fight, Hikage asks Talathel to use his wand on the wayang and his mount.
CLW, Hikage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
CLW, Yoru: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13
The next day proves to be another boring one, so Hikage remains on the deck, sharpening his katana and teaching Yoru new tricks.

Anyone has alchemist's fire? They're pretty baseline consumables in PFS.

Fort vs disease (Hikage): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24
Fort vs distraction (Hikage): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

Fort vs disease (Yoru): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22
Fort vs distraction (Yoru): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20

While he steels himself against the leeches overwhelming him and his mount, Hikage cannot avoid retching because of the stench the creatures impose.

"Yoru, run away from them, fast!"

His valiant wolf then carries him across the ship to safety. As he rides away, he retrieves a small pearl in his bag.

"Use your alchemist's fires!" yells Hikage. "I don't have other spells that can harm it."