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Will Save (Good Hope): 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 2 = 10
Confusion: 1d100 ⇒ 74
Damage: 1d8 - 1 ⇒ (7) - 1 = 6

Holman, overcome by the shaman's spell, punches himself squarely in the nose.

Seeing that Svetlana and her devil are able to effectively suggest that the qlippoth find another plane of existence on which to exist, Holman makes his way toward the small island to try and pinpoint the locations of the chanting shamans.

Full-round action: Double move,as indicated on map

Perception: 1d20 + 19 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 19 + 2 = 33

Not having any particularly good ranged weapons available, Holman attempts to discern where the orc shamans might be chanting from...

Will Save: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17

Holman is unaffected by the wriggling mass of tentacles.

Holman continues moving forward, tumbling past the chieftain and setting up a flank with Grimaldus.

Full-round action: Charge chieftain, as indicated on map
Attack (+1 Adamantine Dagger, Piranha Strike, Charge, Adaptable Luck, Flanking (Gang Up)): 1d20 + 14 - 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 14 - 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 24
Damage (+1 Adamantine Dagger, Piranha Strike, Sneak Attack): 1d3 + 1 + 4 + 4d8 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 4 + (7, 6, 6, 8) = 33 (Offensive defense - Holman gets +4 dodge AC if this lands)

Holman begins running toward the orcs performing the ritual.

Full-round action: Double move, as indicated on map, drawing daggers

Fair enough; ritual it is...

"...and do you know of any weaknesses or other information that might help us to defeat it or this Olgrahk?"

Also disturbed by the prospect of a wholesale slaughter of the orcs, Holman approaches the Signifer. "Karva. We have been offered information in exchange for mercy for these orcs. Surely you can see the value in having their insight, and would be willing to forego their slaughter in payment for such?"

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (19) + 17 = 36

Holman steps closer to the orcs, then attacks; his blades flash and bring down two more.

Not an action: 5' step, as indicated on map
Full-round action: Attack sin-carved orcs
Attack (+1 Adamantine Dagger (TWF), Piranha Strike, Haste): 1d20 + 12 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 12 - 2 + 1 = 31
Damage (+1 Adamantine Dagger (TWF), Piranha Strike): 1d3 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 4 = 7

Critical Confirm (+1 Adamantine Dagger (TWF), Piranha Strike, Haste): 1d20 + 12 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 12 - 2 + 1 = 17
Critical Damage (+1 Adamantine Dagger (TWF), Piranha Strike): 1d3 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 4 = 6

Attack (Mithral Dagger (TWF), Piranha Strike, Haste): 1d20 + 12 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 12 - 2 + 1 = 13
Damage (Mithral Dagger (TWF), Piranha Strike): 1d3 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Attack (+1 Adamantine Dagger (Iterative, TWF), Piranha Strike, Haste): 1d20 + 7 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 7 - 2 + 1 = 24
Damage (+1 Adamantine Dagger (Iterative, TWF), Piranha Strike): 1d3 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 4 = 6

"As much as I'd love to debate the finer points, I'd prefer to introduce these brutes to some...other points, entirely."

Holman, bolstered by his increased speed, rushes quickly around to prepare a flank for the nearest foe.

Move action: As indicated on map
Acrobatics (to avoid AoO's): 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (13) + 17 = 30

Standard action: Attack warlord
Attack (+1 Adamantine Dagger, Piranha Strike, Haste): 1d20 + 14 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 14 - 2 + 1 = 31
Damage (+1 Adamantine Dagger, Piranha Strike, Sneak Attack): 1d3 + 1 + 4 + 4d8 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 4 + (2, 4, 2, 7) = 23

"So," Holman begins, "can't do much for the runes, except trigger then and hope that they don't destroy whatever they're meant to protect. I'm willing to do it, but the rest of you might want to, ah, step back a bit."

Holman can't do much with the rolls/DC's detailed earlier, so he'll bow out of any further rolls...

Unfortunately, Holman gave up trapfinding with the knife master archetype...

Holman investigates the orc warlord alongside Svetlana.

Perception: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (18) + 19 = 37

Holman removes a wand from his belt pouch and hands it over to Marra hopefully.

Cure Light Wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8 (down 5 points now)

Reflex Save: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (14) + 11 = 25

Holman avoids the worst of the acid and, seeing only one creature left, feints and stabs with his daggers.

Full-round action: Attack chimera
Bluff (Two-Weapon Feint): 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (7) + 17 = 24

Attack (Mithral Dagger (TWF), Piranha Strike, Good Hope): 1d20 + 12 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 12 - 2 + 2 = 24
Damage (Mithral Dagger (TWF), Piranha Strike, Sneak Attack, Good Hope): 1d3 + 4 + 4d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 4 + (3, 3, 8, 1) + 2 = 24

Attack (+1 Adamantine Dagger (TWF, Iterative), Piranha Strike, Good Hope): 1d20 + 7 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 7 - 2 + 2 = 22
Damage (+1 Adamantine Dagger (TWF), Piranha Strike, Sneak Attack, Good Hope): 1d3 + 1 + 4 + 4d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 4 + (3, 8, 7, 6) + 2 = 34

Attack (Mithral Dagger (ITWF), Piranha Strike, Good Hope): 1d20 + 7 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 7 - 2 + 2 = 8
Damage (Mithral Dagger (ITWF), Piranha Strike, Sneak Attack, Good Hope): 1d3 + 4 + 4d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 4 + (7, 2, 5, 1) + 2 = 24

Holman rushes the nearest of the two remaining chimerae, thrusting with his dagger.

Move action: As indicated on map
Acrobatics (to avoid AoO's): 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (1) + 17 = 18

Standard action: Attack chimera
Attack (+1 Adamantine Dagger, Piranha Strike, Good Hope): 1d20 + 14 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 14 - 2 + 2 = 30
Damage (+1 Adamantine Dagger, Piranha Strike, Sneak Attack, Good Hope): 1d3 + 1 + 4 + 4d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 4 + (2, 5, 5, 6) + 2 = 27

Holman takes no chances as he climbs up, using the rope to assist.

Climb (Good Hope, Take 10): 10 + 3 + 2 = 15
Climb (Good Hope, Take 10): 10 + 3 + 2 = 15
Climb (Good Hope, Take 10): 10 + 3 + 2 = 15
Climb (Good Hope, Take 10): 10 + 3 + 2 = 15
Climb (Good Hope, Take 10): 10 + 3 + 2 = 15
Climb (Good Hope, Take 10): 10 + 3 + 2 = 15

Ah, sorry - my fault.

Holman smiles broadly. "If it's just a question of getting a rope up there, I can fly it over; just one of those tricks my new armor allows."

Go, go celestial armor!

Holman looks nervously at the scree. "I noted a path back just a ways; couldn't we use that to bypass this hazard? With, of course, the added bonus of sneaking up on any archers that might be upslope..."

Holman, noticeably nervous about being surrounded by the Hellknights, looks even more so when as notices the trees and rocks. As his feet squelch, he jokes, "Well, never let it be said that the life of a Pathfinder is boring..."

Perception: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (17) + 19 = 36

Nah, just keeping our eyes peeled.

Holman nods, "Vanguard seems okay to me."

Survival: 1d20 ⇒ 1
Perception: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (4) + 19 = 23

Holman's potion will also resist electricity.

Holman grins at Grimaldus, "If that offer were true, Grimaldus, I might well avail myself of your shoulders..." However, his own lightweight armor seems not to encumber his movement any more than his short legs.

Holman, too, purchases a number of potions prior to setting out (The same as Grimaldus, actually). Hearing the others' questions, he waits for the answer.

Holman smiles broadly, bowing to Marra. "Nice to see you again, Marra. I only hope we'll be as successful here as there, and as Grimaldus and I were at Tar Kuata."

Knowledge (Local): 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (14) + 14 = 28
Knowledge (Local): 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (13) + 14 = 27

Holman smiles a bit nervously, having actually quite a bit of relevant knowledge stirring around in his head. "Just be careful you don't think too loud while we're there; the Order of the Gate is more like to punish you for thinking of doing something than for actually doing it. Not that I have to tell you," he says, his grin slipping as he meets Hellion's gaze, "no offense."

"Ah, so anyway...the Menador Gap is the only passage between the Menador Mountains and the Ravounel Forest; Menador Keep is at its narrowest point, and the Chelish authorities feel the need to tax all traffic at exorbitant rates. Sure, they try to keep the passage safe, but it's not unheard of to hear about landslides, or some manticores, wyverns or...chimera? Chimeras? Chimerae? Well, whatever you call them...attacking travelers. Hardly seems worth it to pay, if you ask me..." He clears his throat, looks nervously at the others, then continues, "...which you didn't."

Having almost recounted all he can, he sees the end of this lengthy discussion nearing and brightens noticeably. "In any case, Severed Hand orcs have started to move south, causing some territorial disputes with the local strix population, but Chelish authorities won't interfere until trade is threatened. Big surprise, there..." His eyes roll a moment, before he remembers that a number of eyes are on him. His mouth closes audibly as he tries to make himself even smaller and less-seen than normal.

Profession (Sailor, Ship Vanity, Built for Speed): 1d20 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 + 4 = 17

sneaky dot

Holman, seeing several of his past...acquaintances? Comrades-in-arms? Dare he say, friends? Anyway, seeing them beginning to gather, he decides to hang around nearby to see what's afoot.

I'm certainly trying to keep up with a post a day, but if it comes down to it and there's enough interest, feel free to take someone else. :-)

Holman sighs and hands the bank notes over, his longing gaze lingering over them.

Holman puffs his chest out defiantly. "Right, well, perhaps I wanted to teach someone some manners! It's not like we were any danger, nor you, though I suppose I should have considered the smell beforehand..."

Bluff: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (18) + 16 = 34

Holman steps around the caster and attempts to perforate her with his daggers.

Not an action: 5' step, as indicated on map
Full-round action: Attack caster
Attack (+1 Adamantine Dagger (TWF), Piranha Strike, Bless, Flanking): 1d20 + 12 - 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 12 - 2 + 1 + 2 = 19
Damage (+1 Adamantine Dagger (TWF), Piranha Strike, Sneak Attack): 1d3 + 1 + 4 + 4d8 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 4 + (3, 2, 2, 6) = 21

Attack (Mithral Dagger (TWF), Piranha Strike, Bless, Flanking): 1d20 + 12 - 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 12 - 2 + 1 + 2 = 16
Damage (Mithral Dagger (TWF), Piranha Strike, Sneak Attack): 1d3 + 4 + 4d8 ⇒ (2) + 4 + (5, 7, 2, 1) = 21

Attack (+1 Adamantine Dagger (TWF, Iterative), Piranha Strike, Bless, Flanking): 1d20 + 7 - 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 7 - 2 + 1 + 2 = 14
Damage (+1 Adamantine Dagger (TWF), Piranha Strike, Sneak Attack): 1d3 + 1 + 4 + 4d8 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 4 + (1, 4, 2, 2) = 15

Attack (Mithral Dagger (ITWF), Piranha Strike, Bless, Flanking): 1d20 + 7 - 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 7 - 2 + 1 + 2 = 28
Damage (Mithral Dagger (ITWF), Piranha Strike, Sneak Attack): 1d3 + 4 + 4d8 ⇒ (1) + 4 + (3, 6, 4, 1) = 19

Critical Confirm (Mithral Dagger (ITWF), Piranha Strike, Bless, Flanking): 1d20 + 7 - 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 7 - 2 + 1 + 2 = 15
Critical Damage (Mithral Dagger (ITWF), Piranha Strike): 1d3 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Holman moves forward and stabs at the woman with one of his daggers.

Move action: As indicated on map (movement provokes)
Standard action: Attack woman
Attack (+1 Adamantine Dagger, Piranha Strike): 1d20 + 14 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 14 - 2 = 31
Damage (+1 Adamantine Dagger, Piranha Strike, Sneak Attack (Skirmisher)): 1d3 + 1 + 4 + 4d8 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 4 + (3, 4, 1, 3) = 18

Critical Confirm (+1 Adamantine Dagger, Piranha Strike): 1d20 + 14 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 14 - 2 = 24
Critical Damage (+1 Adamantine Dagger, Piranha Strike): 1d3 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 4 = 6

Holman moves forward, drawing two more daggers and thrusting one into the agent he wounded previously.

Move action: As indicated on map
Standard action: Attack Shem
Attack (+1 Adamantine Dagger, Piranha Strike, Bless): 1d20 + 14 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 14 - 2 + 1 = 32
Damage (+1 Adamantine Dagger, Piranha Strike, Sneak Attack): 1d3 + 1 + 4 + 4d8 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 4 + (1, 5, 6, 3) = 23

Critical Confirm (+1 Adamantine Dagger, Piranha Strike, Bless): 1d20 + 14 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 14 - 2 + 1 = 23
Critical Damage (+1 Adamantine Dagger, Piranha Strike): 1d3 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 4 = 7

I pretty much expected that the strategy was going to be "beat them", but if there's some amount of strategy involved, feel free to suggest something...however, until that happens...

Holman, hearing the exclamation from outside, steps to the side and throws two daggers at the nearest of the Aspis agents.

Not an action: 5' step, as indicated on map
Full-round action: Attack Shem (green)
Attack (Masterwork Dagger, Range): 1d20 + 14 - 4 ⇒ (19) + 14 - 4 = 29
Damage (Masterwork Dagger, Sneak Attack): 1d3 + 4d8 ⇒ (2) + (3, 4, 5, 3) = 17

Critical Confirm (Masterwork Dagger, Range): 1d20 + 14 - 4 ⇒ (20) + 14 - 4 = 30
Critical Damage (Masterwork Dagger): 1d3 ⇒ 2

Attack (Masterwork Dagger, Range): 1d20 + 9 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 9 - 4 = 23
Damage (Masterwork Dagger, Sneak Attack): 1d3 + 4d8 ⇒ (2) + (6, 1, 5, 8) = 22

Holman continues, opening the locked chest below the manual and holding up the ragged tome. "What do you think? Should we make off with it, or leave it?" It's apparent from the gleam in his eyes what his preference would be...

Disable Device (Masterwork Thieves' Tools): 1d20 + 20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 20 + 2 = 38

Sorry, all - work's been a beast! I'll endeavor to be more on the ball in the coming days.

Perception: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (14) + 18 = 32

Holman investigates the door, attempting to detect the magical trap.

Holman looks over the body as well.

Perception (Take 20): 20 + 18 = 38

Knowledge (Local): 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (11) + 13 = 24

Holman pops open the two lockboxes with seemingly little effort, taking a moment to point out that the withdrawal slips could be taken to the Katapeshian bank and exchanged for cash.

Holman takes his time and looks over the safe, inspecting it for traps, then (assuming none are found) sets to work on picking the lock.

Perception (Take 20): 20 + 18 = 38
Disable Device (Masterwork Thieves' Tools): 1d20 + 20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 20 + 2 = 32

Holman, too, attempts to detect anything.

Perception: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (14) + 18 = 32

Holman thrusts with his two daggers at the spongy mass.

Full-round action: Attack chaos beast
Attack (+1 Adamantine Dagger (TWF), Piranha Strike, Flanking): 1d20 + 14 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 14 - 2 + 2 = 23
Damage (+1 Adamantine Dagger (TWF), Piranha Strike): 1d3 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 4 = 7

Attack (Mithral Dagger (TWF), Piranha Strike, Flanking): 1d20 + 14 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 14 - 2 + 2 = 31
Damage (Mithral Dagger (TWF), Piranha Strike): 1d3 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Attack (+1 Adamantine Dagger (TWF, Iterative), Piranha Strike, Flanking): 1d20 + 9 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 9 - 2 + 2 = 25
Damage (+1 Adamantine Dagger (TWF), Piranha Strike): 1d3 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 4 = 6

Attack (Mithral Dagger (ITWF), Piranha Strike, Flanking): 1d20 + 9 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 9 - 2 + 2 = 19
Damage (Mithral Dagger (ITWF), Piranha Strike): 1d3 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

No worries; you know, other than the fact that we might all end up sponges...

...you realize, of course, that the thing's going to be immune to sneak attack damage? Holman would have been able to do a maximum of 4 damage...

Holman moves into the room, drawing his daggers and setting to set up a flank to aid the others.

Full-round action: Double move, as indicated on map

Holman takes a moment to scan the floor in front of the door to see if there are any pressure plates or other traps.

Perception (Take 10): 10 + 18 = 28

Before Ragnorak does something that might be viewed as aggressive...

Holman lays a hand on Ragnorak's arm, staying his action. Then, he takes a deep breath and dives between the golems' legs, making his way past them to the far corner of the room.

Acrobatics (Avoid AoO vs. DC CMD + 5): 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (16) + 16 = 32 (moving half speed)

Acrobatics (High jump): 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (16) + 12 = 28 (7' in the air)

Holman sighs, "Well, much as I don't really mind being a target, I don't think my daggers will do a whole lot against these creatures." Still, he prepares to tumble past the golems into the room beyond in order to provide a flank for those more capable of injuring them.