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"Of course," Kadosh agrees. "It wouldn't be right to leave him here."

Reflex (expert): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14

Barely clinging to life himself, Kadosh focuses on the poor man, and on the trees choking him to death. He holds up his bell, ringing furiously to give the man something to hold on to.

Hoping some sort of Exploit Vulnerability might give a minus to the DC to free him, or serve as an Aid for Hakata.
Lore (esoteric) (trained): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13

Not that it matters, of course, with Hakata's usual rolls...

Quickly grabbing a coin taken from one of the Burning Mammoth they had to kill as they fled, Kadosh holds it to his ax, seeing his blade absorb the fiery anger of the coin's former possessor until the edge almost glows. Falling into his marshal stance, he swings at the tree.

Enter marshal stance, Strike x2
Diplomacy (expert) to enter stance: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (10) + 12 = 22 +1 to attack rolls and saves vs. mental effects!

Battleaxe: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 8 + 1 = 25
Slashing, with implement empowerment, mortal weakness: 1d8 + 4 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 4 + 10 = 21

Battleaxe, iterative: 1d20 + 8 + 1 - 5 ⇒ (9) + 8 + 1 - 5 = 13

Reaction to Ring Bell if target of Exploit Vulnerability makes a Strike or Casts a Spell that would affect me or an ally. Class DC 20.

Kadosh sizes up the tree thing and heads in to help Radiant Valda

Exploit Vulnerability (which includes Recall Knowledge), Stride, Strike
Lore (esoteric) (trained) to Exploit Vulnerability vs. standard DC of creature's level vs. Red: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22

Battleaxe: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19
Slashing, with implement empowerment: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12
Slashing, with implement empowerment, personal antithesis: 1d8 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 4 = 16

Reaction to Ring Bell if target of Exploit Vulnerability makes a Strike or Casts a Spell that would affect me or an ally. Class DC 20.

"Great spirits, let him return safely, and not fall, where he'll be horribly torn apart by wolves even if he survives the landing..." Kadosh murmurs, watching anxiously for Hakata's return.

Kadosh, despite his terror, knows they can't let this go on, just as they couldn't allow the Burning Mammoths to kill them. They are, in the end, one and the same.

"And can you tell us about the other missing hunter?" he asks, though a sinking feeling in his gut tells him that unfortunate soul may not be as lucky as Nukiak.

Accepting that he's likely to die, Kadosh sadly climbs up and hands Valda a rope so they can help anyone else that needs it.

Athletics (trained): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18

Kadosh moans at the thought of fighting a dragon.

"We're doomed," he whispers. "We should move quickly, so the Following isn't all slain!"

Kadosh nods approvingly. "We'd be no better than the Burning Mammoths if we let these animals suffer, not to mention what they might do if they all became zombies!" he says.

While Hakata treats them, he sets up camp so they can rest here for the day.

Lore (esoteric) (trained) to Recall Knowledge about the castoroides : 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22
Religion (trained): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15
Nature (trained): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14

"It will be OK," he tries to calm the creatures, but is too unsure how to best do so.

Stupid dice bot!

Reflex (expert): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23

Kadosh, ever alert, leaps back, avoiding the worst of the rockfall.

"Hakata!" he cries out, seeing everyone else rushing to Veshka's aid. He starts digging at the rocks to uncover his friend.

Athletics (trained) to Aid Escape: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16

Lore (esoteric) (trained) to Exploit Vulnerability vs. standard DC of creature's level: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16

Kadosh thinks about what more he knows about lagofirs to determine if it's safe to try to get closer to this source of magic.

Kadosh moans. "We're going to need to kill them to make sure it's safe for the rest of the following," he whispers, trying to think about what he knows about both. For a change, it's not nothing.

Nature (trained): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24
Nature (trained): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20

Kadosh sits down and sighs, taking a moment of respite from the elements.

"How are we supposed to choose?" he asks. "They could go anywhere. Spirits, guide us!"

Kadosh, level 4!
+1 to everything
+10 HP
+ class feat: Paired Link or Thaumaturgic Ritualist (TBD)
+ archetype feat: Inspiring Marshal Stance
+ skill feat: Trick Magic Item

Normally mild mannered Kadosh just shakes his head sadly as he swings his ax. A final punishing blow and Pakano's sad rantings come to a sudden end!

"We need to go!" Kadosh pants. Stowing his ax and bell, he grabs Pakano's body. He was a traitor, but maybe the elders will find some reason to put him to rest.

Battleaxe: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18
Slashing, with implement empowerment, personal antithesis: 1d8 + 4 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 3 = 15

"Run!" Kadosh cries, hoping to send the last longshield into motion. Then he drives his axe into Pakano, unfusing it with a little mammoth hair from the following he abandoned to enhance its power against him.

Demoralize, Strike, Strike!
Intimidation (trained): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19

Battleaxe: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23
Slashing, with implement empowerment, personal antithesis: 1d8 + 4 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 3 = 12

Battleaxe: 1d20 + 6 - 5 ⇒ (9) + 6 - 5 = 10
Slashing, with implement empowerment, personal antithesis: 1d8 + 4 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 3 = 12
Reaction to Ring Bell if target of Exploit Vulnerability makes a Strike or Casts a Spell that would affect me or an ally. Class DC 18.

Desperate to finish this quickly so they can deal with the giants -- how are they going to deal with giants?! -- Kadosh slashes at the nearest burnbearer, then rushes to help Radiant Valda against Pakano. Maybe if they can kill him, the others would retreat.

Strike, Stride (may provoke), Strike
Battleaxe: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15
Slashing, with implement empowerment: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Battleaxe (sweep!): 1d20 + 6 - 5 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 6 - 5 + 1 = 11
Slashing, with implement empowerment, personal antithesis: 1d8 + 4 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 4 + 3 = 13

Reaction to Ring Bell if target of Exploit Vulnerability makes a Strike or Casts a Spell that would affect me or an ally. Class DC 18.

"Radiant Valda!" Kadosh calls out as he moves to support her. Focusing on Pakano, he lifts his bell, even as he chops his ax into the Burning Mammoth between him and his fellow Broken Tusk.

Step, Exploit Vulnerability on Pakano, Strike vs. pink
Lore (esoteric) (trained) to Exploit Vulnerability vs. standard DC of creature's level: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15

Battleaxe: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19
Slashing, with implement empowerment: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Reaction to Ring Bell if Pakano makes a Strike or Casts a Spell that would affect me or an ally. Class DC 18.

Kadosh just shakes his head. "It is sad to see you turn your back on the Broken Tusks, Pakano. Just as they have welcomed many of us, they welcomed you, but look at you now. The spirits weep. But don't worry. We have welcomed some of your tribe into ours. People you discarded because they weren't 'loyal' enough. Even though you have forced us on this journey, it makes us stronger. We have new members, new animals. We aren't afraid of you."

He pauses for a moment.

"Don't you remember the moose? You charged in and suffered for it. The same thing is happening to you here. But I fear you won't just be knocked out this time."

Oooh, that's cool. I'll take if it no one else wants.

"The poor woman," Kadosh says, bowing his head. "I hope Yraka won't be too upset."

Though if they were such good friends, maybe Yraka should have checked on her! Let's make a mental note not to put too much faith in Yraka if we need help!

Kadosh is about ready to intervene to save Yraka from the unwanted attention ... but stops short when he realizes it doesn't seem to be unwanted. "Oh!" he says with a blush.

He turns his attention back to the problem at hand. "Maybe we should go to this cave. Yraka, can you tell us more about your friend and how to get there? Yraka? Yraka? ... Maybe we can go in the morning?"

"Great spirits," Kadosh exclaims as the raven speaks Common.

"We have our Following," he replies, "and then we won't bother you again. I swear we shall be more respectful of your pass than the Flaming Tusks."

"Ouch. What happened? Did it kill all of us?" Kadosh asks, fumbling around for his precious bell. It seems he spends more time lying nearly dead on his back than Pakano did before he fled.

Prone, Kadosh lies dying, but a gasping breath seems to easy his condition somewhat, as his breathing slowly becomes more measured.

1d20 ⇒ 14 success!

"Great spirits, it's furious!" Kadosh cries as he continues his attack.

Step to get into a flank with Valda, Strike x2
Battleaxe: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 6 + 1 = 19
Slashing, with implement empowerment: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

Battleaxe: 1d20 + 6 + 1 - 5 ⇒ (18) + 6 + 1 - 5 = 20
Slashing, with implement empowerment: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

Reaction to Ring Bell if target of Exploit Vulnerability makes a Strike or Casts a Spell that would affect me or an ally. Class DC 18.

Could I have used my ring bell reaction to help Strongjaw? Making it enfeebled 1 until the end of my turn?

"Strongjaw!" Kadosh calls, eyes shocked as the sudden violence breaks out.

He rushes to help the goblin, hoping if they can kill the yeti, maybe they can still befriend the wolliped. His blade sinks deep -- almost too deep as he can't quite pull it out to strike again immediately.

Stride, Strike x2
Battleaxe: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25
Slashing, with implement empowerment, personal antithesis: 1d8 + 4 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 3 = 15

Battleaxe, iterative: 1d20 + 6 - 5 ⇒ (4) + 6 - 5 = 5
Slashing, with implement empowerment, personal antithesis: 1d8 + 4 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 3 = 11

Reaction to Ring Bell if target of Exploit Vulnerability makes a Strike or Casts a Spell that would affect me or an ally. Class DC 18.

Fatigued, Kadosh takes a moment to realize what he's seeing. "A sasquatch, or a close cousin!" he exclaims. "I thought they were just rural myths, but ... it looks real. I fear those travelers who left the crate may not have made it to their destination."

Not sure what these things are, he decides to wait to see what happens. (Though he's pretty sure Radiant Valda will charge them.

Exploit Vulnerability, Recall Knowledge, Take Cover
Lore (esoteric) (trained) to Exploit Vulnerability vs. standard DC of yeti's level: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18
Lore (esoteric) (trained) to RK about the other thing: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15

"Can you wake him, Hakata?" Kadosh asks. "We need to know what happened to him. And to let him know Jorek is safe! Why did he stand up to Pakano? Are there others who will?"

A spirit! Kadosh thinks.

"A spirit!" Kadosh exclaims, completely oblivious as usual to what type it is or anything else that may be lurking nearby. "Of course we can help you, spirit. Can you tell us more about these quicklings?"

Lore (esoteric) (trained): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11
Perception (expert): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

Lore (esoteric) (trained) to RK about quicklings: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12

Kadosh continues bravely retreating, knowing this horror is beyond his capabilities.

"What'd you do?!" Kadosh can't help exclaiming.

"Spirits, protect us!" he calls as he retreats from the evil unholy tendrils.

Will (expert), +1 vs. fear: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20 Slow 1

I have Religion, but not expert, so looks like I continue to be useless here. Oh wait, unless I can Aid?
Religion (trained) to Aid: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16
Ready an action to Aid, Stride away

Kadosh stands back, not having any ability to open the box, unless his companions want him to force it open.

Kadosh tries to calmly gesture in a way to help Hakata. Still, unsure if it might attack, he also tries to remember everything he knows about glyptodons.

Nature (trained) to Aid: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
Lore (esoteric) (trained) to Exploit Vulnerability (and Recall Knowledge): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22

"I don't think you actually hurt any of us," Kadosh reassures him. Though it's perhaps slightly embarrassing comfort.

He glances back at Valda's blood-spattered form. "I think most of that is from your people."

"Wait, no!" Kadosh exclaims. "This is stupid. You don't have to die, especially if you have a daughter, and a wife! Join the Broken Tusks. You can make up for any wrongs you've done! Er ... what's your name?"

"We're not going to be able to do that easily," Kadosh says to Veshka. "She has her whole tribe around her."

He thinks for a few moments.

"Are there more of you out there, trying to slow us down? And if we let you go, what will you do?" he asks the Burning Mammoth.

Watching the Burning Mammoths nearly kill Catamoch, only to be cut down by Valda the Radiant, Kadosh turns his attention back to his own skin.

"Why are you trying to kill us?" he asks, chopping with his ax when his words fail to make any impression.

Demoralize, Strike x2 vs. reaver

Intimidation (trained): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12
Battleaxe: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23
Slashing, with implement empowerment, personal antithesis or weakness: 1d8 + 4 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 3 = 11

Battleaxe, iterative: 1d20 + 6 - 5 ⇒ (9) + 6 - 5 = 10

Reaction to Ring Bell if target of Exploit Vulnerability makes a Strike or Casts a Spell that would affect me or an ally. Class DC 18.

Kadosh sizes up the reavers, trying to determine what he can about them. Closing in on the nearer of the two, he swings with his ax!

Exploit Vulnerability, Stride, Strike
Lore (esoteric) (trained) to Exploit Vulnerability vs. standard DC of creature's level plus Diverse Lore: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23
* 1st: Diverse Lore: Your wandering studies mean you've heard rumors or theories about almost every topic... Additionally, when you succeed at your check to Exploit a Vulnerability, compare the result of your Esoteric Lore check to the DC to Recall Knowledge for that creature; if that number would be a success or a critical success, you gain information as if you had succeeded at the Recall Knowledge check.

Battleaxe: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15
Slashing, with implement empowerment, personal antithesis or Weakness: 1d8 + 4 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 3 = 9

Reaction to Ring Bell if target of Exploit Vulnerability makes a Strike or Casts a Spell that would affect me or an ally. Class DC 18.

Kadosh looks back and wonders why Strongjaw's singing seems to be letting their enemies know they're coming while everyone else is sneaking. Considering this is the second time that's happened, he makes a note to himself to have a talk with the goblin.

:D

Kadosh squints, trying to make out the ambushers before pulling out his trusty bell and his hatchet. He creeps closer with Valda.

Lore (esoteric) (trained) to Exploit Vulnerability vs. standard DC of creature's level vs. one of the ambushers: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13

Survival (trained): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22

Kadosh smiles as the spirits help them once again. Truly, they are amazing and the Broken Tusks will survive as long as they have the spirits' favor -- no matter what the Burning Mammoths intend.

"Lost Mammoth Valley, then," he says, purpose in his voice.

Kadosh fully thinks through the problem, as usual. "We can invoke the land's spirits to hide our tracks. Wind and earth and animal spirits could all make it harder for the Burning Mammoths to find us," he suggests.

Kadosh, to level 3!
+1 to everything
+10 hp
+ General feat: Fleet (+5 feet Speed)
+ lightning reflexes: proficiency rank for Reflex saves increases to expert
+ skill increase: TBD; I'm thinking probably one of the RK skills, but I think he could do a few of them and I want to see what makes the most sense.

"Amazing!" Kadosh exclaims. "Our ancestors did this! This is our legacy!"

"Of course it was the Burning Mammoths!" Kadosh exclaims. "Everything seems to come back to them.

"Syarstik, I don't know if we can help you -- we are fleeing from the Burning Mammoths, who have attacked us -- but if we can, we will try!" he vows.

Reordering move to Step, Strike. With the 17 I rolled, that's a 23 to hit.
Slashing, with implement empowerment, personal antithesis: 1d8 + 4 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 3 = 9

"Valda!" Kadosh calls out. Turning his attention to the paintings, he tries to calm the spirits animating them. His bell ringing slightly, the painting seems to focus on it, the music soothing the savage beasts.

Exploit Vulnerability vs. Syarstik, Two actions to Disable
Lore (esoteric) (trained) to Exploit Vulnerability vs. standard DC of creature's level (includes Recall Knowledge): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21

Occultism (trained) to Disable: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21

Reaction to Ring Bell if target of Exploit Vulnerability makes a Strike or Casts a Spell that would affect me or an ally. Class DC 18.

Strong Jaw, that would be a crit failure, which will likely trigger a Strike against you from the haunt.

"Rest spirits," Kadosh says soothingly, but the quaver in his voice betrays him.

Religion (trained): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17

Kadosh nods in agreement, sure Hakata is right.

"We should go see what time it is now," he suggests.

Nature (trained): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20