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They arrre corrrect, Kelumarion adds, running a paw through his thick mane to dislodge a gob of debris. You have done no wrrrong, and you owe us nothing...you werrre merrely a victim of forrrtune. But forrrtune has sparrred you, too...so that when you arrre rrready, you may make these monsterrrs rrrue the day they lifted hand against you and yourrrs. The furor in his rumbling voice at the atrocity Kamilo and her forces had suffered is only barely contained, and it smokes and roils through his words.

Stabilize: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 1 = 10 Nope.

Completely unfazed by the shadows suddenly enveloping the room (yay eidolon darkvision!), Kelumarion bunches his haunches and barrels through the door, shoving past the fly in the doorway and taking up position next to Kai and Elriel. He finishes the rally with a savage bite, trying to take down one of the strange creatures, though it evades the savage maneuver.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20 I'll assume that passes their CMD?
Bite attack, damage with Power Attack: 1d20 + 6 - 1 ⇒ (4) + 6 - 1 = 91d8 + 4 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 3 = 11

Totally did.

The right side of the room was blocked by Arrika's conjuration...but it was only a hindrance, not a barrier. To keep the cultists from escaping would require a more solid presence - and Kelumarion rushes forward to provide it. Thinking quickly, he darts past the cultists with quick, jerky steps and plants himself in the narrow path between table and wall, hemming in the foul worshippers and providing yet another barrier to escape.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20 I doubt they have a CMD of 20 or greater? If they do I fail, otherwise I succeed.
Bite attack, damage against C3: 1d20 + 6 - 1 ⇒ (10) + 6 - 1 = 151d8 + 4 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 3 = 10

More monsters to vanquish, denizens of the Abyss and their twisted, depraved followers alike. Does the fighting ever end? But Kelumarion had bound himself to the world with a single goal - fighting against corruption and evil, whatever form it may take. And so the biting and tearing continues.

Full attack action, against T7 until he drops, then against the dretch until it drops, all with Power Attack. If I happen to succeed taking them both down with the first two attacks, I'll use the third on one of the fallen to make sure they don't get back up, since there's no one else in range.

Bite attack, damage: 1d20 + 6 - 1 ⇒ (11) + 6 - 1 = 161d8 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 2 = 7
Claw #1 attack, damage: 1d20 + 6 - 1 ⇒ (12) + 6 - 1 = 171d6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 2 = 7
Claw #2 attack, damage: 1d20 + 6 - 1 ⇒ (17) + 6 - 1 = 221d6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 2 = 10

Kelumarion can feel the rush of trammeled energy through the link in his mind...but there's little he can do about it. ::Just a bit longer...:: he manages to whisper into her mind without breaking her concentration, as he lashes out at the still-illuminated tiefling before him, trying to take down the threat before clawing at another.

Full-round attack, going after T7 until he falls, then after T8.

Bite attack against T7, attack, damage with Power Attack: 1d20 + 6 - 1 ⇒ (16) + 6 - 1 = 211d8 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 2 = 7
Claw attack against T7 or T8, attack, damage with Power Attack: 1d20 + 6 - 1 ⇒ (16) + 6 - 1 = 211d6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 2 = 10
Claw attack against T7 or T8, attack, damage with Power Attack: 1d20 + 6 - 1 ⇒ (15) + 6 - 1 = 201d6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 2 = 8

He'd passed subtle gifts to his caller, skills of finesse and esoteric nuance...but Kelumarion far preferred a more direct approach. Barreling up the staircase, he shoves past Brevon and Kai to face off against the tieflings, using the blinding of Rukzha's conjured gold dust against them.

Move up stairs, standard to bite attack. I didn't see Arrika's or Kelumarion's pawn on the board, so the gold starburst is Kelumarion and the silver lightning bolt is Arrika.

Bite against T7: attack, damage with Power Attack: 1d20 + 6 - 1 ⇒ (14) + 6 - 1 = 191d8 + 4 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 3 = 8

...but Kelumarion passes her easily. Untroubled by the cloud, he darts through the melee and past Elriel, doing his best to duck past the dretch's bloated, heavy arms and behind to help distract the creature and let Elriel take advantage of the diversion.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

And though the fit is tight, he just manages to squeeze through; squaring off against Elriel, surrounded by the demon mongrels, he snaps at the nearest with furor, trying to rip it apart.

Bite against #3 demon; attack, damage with Power Attack: 1d20 + 6 - 1 ⇒ (2) + 6 - 1 = 71d8 + 4 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 3 = 11

With Brevon and Elriel charging forward, Kelumarion joins them, rushing headlong across the room and lashing out with a bite at the cultist directly ahead.

Charge and bite at cultist #1. Any chance I could keep my crit roll from my readied action last round? :D Since that's probably a no, new rolls.

Bite attack, damage with Power Attack: 1d20 + 6 - 1 ⇒ (5) + 6 - 1 = 101d8 + 4 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 4 + 3 = 15

With all hopes of secrecy spoiled, Kelumarion wastes no time - as the voice's last word hangs in the air, a flash of gold darts past Elriel, teeth bared savagely as he challenges the cultists with a steely stare, his back against the east wall.

Move action to move into the room, ready a standard action for a bite attack against the first thing that gets in range. I wasn't sure if he could occupy the half-square in front of the wall - his goal is to get something behind his back to avoid being flanked.

Bite attack, damage with Power Attack: 1d20 + 6 - 1 ⇒ (20) + 6 - 1 = 251d8 + 4 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 3 = 9
Crit confirmed? Extra damage if so!: 1d20 + 6 - 1 ⇒ (10) + 6 - 1 = 151d8 + 4 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 4 + 3 = 13

Two arre better than one, should both move softly. Kelumarion tests his paws on the stone floor, velveting them so they make hardly a sound despite their massive size and weight. I will follow behind, and togetherr we may prrevail. Then my callerr has worrd of our well-being as well.

+7 Stealth, so he's sneaky enough that he shouldn't be a hindrance, and their link means Arrika will have a good idea of y'all's status without you having to call out. And you like flanking buddies when Stealth doesn't work out, right? ;)

Next level of eidolon:
+1 STR

...really? That's it? Ok...

Heeding Arrika's advice and keeping his movements quick and jerky to avoid drawing the cultists' ire, Kelumarion darts around the room's edge to face Elriel opposite the tiefling, forcing him to defend himself from two directions and lashing out to try and tear at the tiefling.

Move action, moving to flank tiefling. Standard action, bite attack.

Acrobatics to avoid provoking from human: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27 Oh, sure, that's the one I get a 20 on.
Bite attack/damage against tiefling: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 171d8 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

::The elf-blooded is right, child...they've seen through the deception, they attempt to draw us in...::

He was given a second chance to rreturrn to the Light, Kelumarion rumbles at Brevon's response. He rrefused that chance. He would have ambushed a lone soul, turrned a peaceful home into a slaughterrrhouse. And we have not the luxurrry of taking prrrisonerrs. So far as I am concerrrned, he has not earrrned a thirrrd chance. The big cat's words are heavy with finality as he turns and pads out of the house, his footpads near-silent on the wood floor. I will go to my callerrr, see to the otherrrs.

I agrrree, Kelumarion rumbles, still eyeing the half-orc man warily and passing the story of the fight out to Arrika as she waits with the party's ragtag retinue. Bind him, see why he was herrre. I doubt his intentions honorrrable...but knowing morrre is to ourrr benefit. He turns to Anevia, slumped over her chair. Frrriend - what was the orrrc-blooded man to you? He said he waited forrr you.

-2 to all Kelumarion's damages - tired Rennai is tired and couldn't access the statblock when she posted.

::Bound, and I cannot even strike him!:: In frustration, the shining cat tears into the half orc with renewed vigor, attacking in a frenzy of bright fur. This time he is rewarded as his teeth sink into the foe, but in his hurry his claws swing wide.

Bite with Power Attack - attack, damage: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 231d6 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9
Claw #1 with Power Attack - attack, damage: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 101d6 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Claw #2 with Power Attack - attack, damage: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 141d6 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

Kelumarion watches over their charges, tense as a coiled spring as he watches the streets and keeps an ear cocked for signs of distress inside the injured woman's house. Anevia's cry of pain echoes through the open door, and at the sound, Kelumarion bolts inside, pausing only to receive a blessing from his caller. Arrika, standard action cast guidance.

Seeing the crazed half orc man attacking the others, Kelumarion returns the favor, trying to close his iron jaws around the man's leg. ::Arrika! Protect the younglings!:: Outside, Arrika sends grim wordless agreement through their mental link and grips her spear tight, trying to keep an eye on both the battle inside and the huddle outside.

Bite attack with Power Attack and guidance, damage: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 4 + 1 = 151d6 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

Kelumarion takes advantage of the quasit's entrapment and lunges forward, snapping and clawing viciously at the entangled demon. The monster proves quick even within its bonds, though, and his claws and teeth struggle to make contact.

Bite with Power Attack, damage: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 91d8 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
Claw #1 with Power Attack, damage: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 81d4 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Claw #2 with Power Attack, damage: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 131d4 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

So, it looks like I need Toothy rolling my attack rolls more often. ;)

Emboldened by his first charge, Kelumarion turns on the other "crusaders", biting and slashing ferociously, though his jaw aches with the vibration as his teeth close on empty air.

I don't think the map's up to date - I'll either five foot step or move to the nearest target and full attack or single attack as I'm able.

Bite attack, damage: 1d20 + 5 - 1 ⇒ (1) + 5 - 1 = 51d8 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 + 2 = 12 See? This is what I'm talking about.
Claw #1 attack, damage: 1d20 + 5 - 1 ⇒ (14) + 5 - 1 = 181d4 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 2 = 8
Claw #2 attack, damage: 1d20 + 5 - 1 ⇒ (15) + 5 - 1 = 191d4 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 2 = 8

Re: Kelumarion damage - I wasn't assuming STR-and-a-half, but I did use the +3 instead of +2 on Power Attack. My bad!

Gotta do what you gotta do, mate. :)

Feeling the bite of the fiend-man's metal fang, Kelumarion swerves around to return the favor, his own claws and teeth scrabbling to find purchase.

Full attack to retaliate against the one that tried to hit him.

Bite attack, damage with Power Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 81d8 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13
Bite attack, damage with Power Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 191d4 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
Bite attack, damage with Power Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 101d4 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

Stepping forward to bring more creatures within his reach, Kelumarion lashes out, attempting to unleash his fury on the demons. Whether through the strange energies coursing through Kenabres, a blessing from the gods of Nirvana, or simply Arrika's wish, he had noticed his claws beginning to lengthen, curving to wickedly sharp points; not content to simply rely on teeth any more, he swats with the wicked points as well.

Five foot step and full attack, attacking the one to the right of Kelumarion until it drops, then switching to the one in front of him.

Bite attack with magic fang/Power Attack, damage: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 4 + 1 = 211d8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 1 = 7 Add +2 if Arrika is able to aid.
Claw #1 attack with Power Attack, damage: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 101d4 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Claw #2 attack with Power Attack, damage: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 181d4 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Kelumarion barely waits for Arrika's blessing - the moment she touches his flank, he darts for the knot of demons, biting at the closest savagely and cheering inside when his teeth find purchase in the bloated flesh.

Move 40 and bite closest dretch, which I can just barely reach.

Bite attack with magic fang, damage: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 4 + 1 = 211d8 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 1 = 9

Kelumarion's level up:

+1 hit die
+8 HP (including Arrika's FCB)
+1 BAB
+1 Will save from class
+ Iron Will feat (Will save now +3)
+1 rank Perception, Sense Motive (both now +6)
+2 ranks Acrobatics (now +7)
+ Claws evolution (2 claw attacks)

Feeling a hand on his haunch once again and hearing his young companion's soothing words (Arrika's standard action: guidance), Kelumarion rushes past Sabrina to where the dretch has tucked itself into an alcove away from Sabrina's sword. With a wall-shaking roar, the otherworldly cat lashes out - but despite its bloated appearance, the dretch moves with surprising speed, ducking away from the gnashing teeth.

Bite attack with guidance, damage: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 1 = 101d8 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

At the touch, Kelumarion starts slightly, glancing back at his friend with a mix of gratitude and anxiety. Tail twitching, he turns back to the melee, waiting for a chance to dart in and aid their newfound allies.

Like Rukzha said. If I can, I'll ready an action to move when Rukzha starts moving, which eats my standard action but puts me in range to bite next round. If not, I guess I'm sitting this fight out. :/

I was waiting to hear if a switch would work before taking my turn, too.

Oh - I intent to hit harrrd enough. With a growl, Kelumarion tenses, ready to join in the fray. Orrrc woman, let me take your place!

Can Kelumarion and Rukzha basically coordinate actions to switch places?

So we can move on if Kelumarion is actually here:

Kelumarion takes a vicious snap at the mongrelmen; when it once again has no effect, he then ducks swiftly backwards, leaving room for Sabrina to approach and swing at the intruders while still holding them into the tunnel. Sabrrina! Forrward!

Bite attack, damage: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 91d8 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

Wait...did it say that Sabrina climbed a ladder to get in here? Because if so, Kelumarion couldn't have gotten up here to attack in the first place...I thought it was some sort of tunnel or something.

Sorry, sixteen hours of trying to sleep off whatever crap I've caught from my coworker cuts into my PbP time. :)

Bite attack, damage: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 81d8 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12 [ooc]Damn you, dice roller...

Lashing out again, Kelumarion attempts to tear apart one of the rats...but some misfortune continues to throw off his aim, or bolster his enemies. Once again, the bite goes wide.

I am not a merrre kitten forr yourr amusement! Kelumarion deftly leaps forward, landing next to Elriel across the hole and snapping fiercely. But between the precarious position and a hint of soreness at Elriel's jibe, his attack goes wide, his teeth closing on empty air as he lets out a frustrated growl.

Bite attack, damage: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 121d8 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

With the rush of energy through his body from Arrika's spell, Kelumarion darts forward, rushing between the mongrels to end up with the far wall at his back, facing Elriel with a mongrelman between.

Move action to move, provoking any remaining AoOs if my Acrobatics isn't high enough. Standard action, bite attack on mongrel between me and Elriel.

Acrobatics to try not to provoke, v. mongrels' CMD, with guidance: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11
Bite attack with flanking, damage: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 3 + 2 = 241d8 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

As the mongrelman falls, Kelumarion echoes Elriel's cry with a wordless roar, dashing around the room to get behind the unholy woman and biting savagely. AoO provoked, but if she's got Combat Reflexes it should only be one.

Bite attack (flanking with Bertholdt), damage: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 3 + 2 = 181d8 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

I like quick, easy, and minimum retcons too. :)

Damn, I've been a spaz lately. Sorry!

Ignoring the wounds he's taken to chest, back, and legs, Kelumarion lashes out once again, attempting to take out the mongrelman before moving to the woman cultist. Surprisingly, the wounds don't bleed - instead, the gaping cuts glow with a faint gold light, and a pale yellow that could only be called liquid light seeps from them, the drops disappearing before ever hitting the floor.

Bite attack with flanking, damage: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 3 + 2 = 151d8 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11 Maybe?

Things don't seem to be going to well for us with dice rolls.... You said Kelumarion was hit, but I don't see any indication of damage in the Rounds spoiler. How much did he take?

The situation was beginning to look bleak. Some ill fortune guided blade, mace, and tooth alike away from finding purchase against Baphomet's servitors, and Kelumarion lay on the cold stones, having lost his feet in his ardor to overcome the mongrelmen. But with grim determination etched into his brow, he twists back toward the mongrelman between him and Arrika and snaps at him from the ground, trying to end the threat. Springing back to his feet, he stands his ground with a roar, stamping his paw against the floor.

Standard action to attack with a -4 penalty for being prone, move action to stand (hopefully with one less AoO).

Bite attack with flanking, damage: 1d20 + 3 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (17) + 3 + 2 - 4 = 181d8 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14 That's more like it. :) I believe that was the already-wounded one.

Stepping around opposite Arrika to surround his foe, Kelumarion lunges out again, trying to tear at the mongrelman and eliminate the threat.

Bite attack with flanking, damage: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 2 = 61d8 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8 Oh, for the (bleep)ing love of (bleep) (bleep)...
Confirm critical fumble?: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 2 = 6 So...apparently Kelumarion manages to tear out his own heart in his confusion.... What in the actual (bleep)? Ok, boss Toothy...how bad is it?

Go afterrr the woman, elf-blooded - I will distrrract these! And with that, Kelumarion darts around the end of the table, coming up behind the crossbowmen and brandishing his teeth. But he attacks with perhaps more energy than skill, and his teeth snap on empty air as the mongrelmen duck away.

Bite attack with bless, damage: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 1 = 61d8 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

He turned to Arrika, "Girl, can you cat-friend make it down there? Bertholdt, stay behind to guard the rear."

Trrry to stop me, Kelumarion growls, bustling past the half-elf and leaping down the hole. As he falls, he twists to keep his feet underneath him, bending his knees to soften the fall and landing gracefully next to Sabrina.

Come on kitty, land on your feet! Acrobatics to negate fall damage and avoid falling prone: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18 Hooray!

Morrre coming! Kelumarion growls, placing himself between the fallen Elriel and the faint echoes. Move the fallen. Back therrre, wherrre he is prrrotected. He twitches his head toward the corner of the room where Bertholdt stands, then turns back to the hole with a snarl.

Five-foot step in front of the hole, ready standard action to attack anything within range of teeth, move action to growl very menacingly.

And Kelumarion had little need of encouragement, though his friend's affection and energy coursed through his veins; dashing forward, he bites again, attempting to finish the altercation once and for all.

Bite attack, damage with guidance, bless, heroism: 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 3 + 1 + 1 + 2 = 261d8 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10 Ooh, one off a crit!

The child thinks as one of a pack...wise. Though her silver stick swings wide, Kelumarion attacks as one with her, snapping at the mongrelman's leg. He has better luck than his young companion; he feels his teeth closing on the man's leg, biting down to bone.

Bite attack, damage: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 3 + 1 = 221d8 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

Kelumarion steps forward, placing himself between the door and the fallen half-elf in an attempt to at least stop any reinforcements harassing him from that direction. Just as he is about to lash out at the man, though, he hears a voice in his mind. ::Wait!::

Free action, five foot step. Ready a standard to attack after Arrika acts.

Feeling the burst of insight run through his mind, Kelumarion twitches his tail in thanks and darts forward again, snapping at the mongrelman's leg.

Bite attack, damage with guidance, bless: 1d20 + 3 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 3 + 1 + 1 = 121d8 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

Kelumarion takes a furtive step toward the far wall and snaps at the mongrelman, trying to work his way around to get Elriel's foe between himself and the elf-blooded man.

Five foot step forward and bite attack on the north mongrelman.

Bite attack, damage: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 151d8 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

At Elriel's frustration, Kelumarion attempts to duck into the room past the mongrelmen and take up a position between the assailants and the door behind them. But the foes prove too quick to fall for his dodges, and he stops in his tracks as they swing.

Acrobatics to avoid provoking: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12 I'm guessing that doesn't beat their CMD; if that's true, he'd be stopped in the space to the right of Sabrina, since that's the closest legal space to where he'd eat the AoO.

Kelumarion bounds up behind Bertholdt, easily keeping pace with him and standing ready to take down his next foe.

Move action to move to Bertholdt (Kelumarion has 40 feet movement), ready a standard action to bite the first creature he can attack.

Readied bite attack, damage: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 61d8 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

Though apparently readying an attack isn't going to do much good. XD