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Kendren shifts his attention to the two that attacked him, striking at the one before him from a defensive posture.

Attack 1 vs Green, PA, IC, CE: 1d20 + 16 - 3 + 3 - 3 ⇒ (9) + 16 - 3 + 3 - 3 = 22
Damage, PA, IC, fire: 1d6 + 5 + 6 + 3 + 1d6 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 6 + 3 + (1) = 20

Attack 2 vs Green, PA, IC, CE: 1d20 + 11 - 2 + 3 - 3 ⇒ (14) + 11 - 2 + 3 - 3 = 23
Damage, PA, IC, fire: 1d6 + 5 + 6 + 3 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 6 + 3 + (2) = 20

AC is still 31.

Whoops. AC 31, then.

Seeing Coral's move to intercept one of the statues, Kendren moved up next to the spot she vacated, striking once at the statue before turning to guard her flank from the others.

Attack vs Red, PA, IC, Combat Expertise: 1d20 + 16 - 3 + 3 - 3 ⇒ (13) + 16 - 3 + 3 - 3 = 26
Damage, PA, IC, Fire: 1d6 + 5 + 6 + 3 + 1d6 ⇒ (6) + 5 + 6 + 3 + (4) = 24

AC should be 32 (26 Base + 1 Sacred +3 Combat Expertise + 2 Lastwall Phalanx (adjacent to Coral)

Kendren was a knight of Sarenrae, and Sarenrae's hatred of undead warred with the loss of a fallen servitor of good. Still, redemption was possible. Perhaps Arazni could be redeemed? Her undeath was not her doing, forced upon her, and he was sure Sarenrae would wish her redemption. He remained for the offering, silent, with head bowed.

Kendren will take one of the lesser talismans of arrow protection.

Glad I opted for Combat Expertise last round!

Kendren grunted in pain as the evil infused sword nearly eviscerated him. Bringing his shield hand close to his chest, he called upon Sarenrae's mercy to heal his wounds before retaliating in kind.

Swift action to use Lay on Hands. Choosing Extra Attack from BoF.

Lay on Hands: 4d6 ⇒ (3, 4, 1, 1) = 9

Attack vs Blue, PA, Prayer, IC: 1d20 + 16 - 3 + 1 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 16 - 3 + 1 + 3 = 30
Damage, PA, Prayer, IC, Fire: 1d6 + 5 + 6 + 1 + 3 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 6 + 1 + 3 + (2) = 19

Attack 2 vs Blue, PA, Prayer, IC: 1d20 + 11 - 3 + 1 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 11 - 3 + 1 + 3 = 31
Damage, PA, Prayer, IC, Fire: 1d6 + 5 + 6 + 1 + 3 + 1d6 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 6 + 1 + 3 + (1) = 21

BoF Attack vs Blue, PA, Prayer, IC: 1d20 + 16 - 3 + 1 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 16 - 3 + 1 + 3 = 31
Damage, PA, Prayer, IC, Fire: 1d6 + 5 + 6 + 1 + 3 + 1d6 ⇒ (6) + 5 + 6 + 1 + 3 + (1) = 22

Confirm Crit Attack 2: 1d20 + 11 - 3 + 1 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 11 - 3 + 1 + 3 = 14
Additional Crit Damage if confirmed: 1d6 + 5 + 6 + 1 + 3 + 1d6 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 6 + 1 + 3 + (1) = 21

AC should be 29 (+3 Lastwall Phalanx). HP 36/76. All saving throws get +3 bonus from Lastwall Phalanx and +3 bonus from Shake it Off.

With enemies on all sides, Kendren recognizes his position isn't a good one. Then Damian's arrows come flying in to strike the injured one he had initially attacked, leaving him the opportunity to turn and strike the one that had come up behind him.

I'm assuming that Red was taken out by Damian's or Lola's attacks. If not, redirect my attacks to Red as needed. Taking the extra attack from Blessing of Fervor.

Attack vs Green, PA, Prayer, IC, Isabet's Blessing, Combat Expertise: 1d20 + 16 - 3 + 1 + 3 + 2 - 3 ⇒ (9) + 16 - 3 + 1 + 3 + 2 - 3 = 25
Damage, PA, Prayer, IC, Fire: 1d6 + 5 + 6 + 1 + 3 + 1d6 ⇒ (6) + 5 + 6 + 1 + 3 + (2) = 23

Iterative vs Green, PA, Prayer, IC, Isabet's Blessing, Combat Expertise: 1d20 + 11 - 3 + 1 + 3 + 2 - 3 ⇒ (13) + 11 - 3 + 1 + 3 + 2 - 3 = 24
Damage, PA, Prayer, IC, Fire: 1d6 + 5 + 6 + 1 + 3 + 1d6 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 6 + 1 + 3 + (6) = 26

BoF Attack vs Green, PA, Prayer, IC, Isabet's Blessing, Combat Expertise: 1d20 + 16 - 3 + 1 + 3 + 2 - 3 ⇒ (2) + 16 - 3 + 1 + 3 + 2 - 3 = 18
Damage, PA, Prayer, IC, Fire: 1d6 + 5 + 6 + 1 + 3 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 6 + 1 + 3 + (3) = 21

AC should be 31 (+2 Lastwall Phalanx, +3 Combat Expertise) HP 60/76. All saving throws get a +2 sacred bonus from Lastwall Phalanx and +2 from Shake it Off.

Taking the +2 bonus to attack rolls and +2 Dodge bonus to AC from Blessing of Fervor.

Kendren moves up right along with Coral, keeping next to her so that they can watch each other's backs when the inevitable counterattacks come. Once in range, he strikes at the Seal-Breaker Knight with Radiant Dawn.

Attack vs Red, PA, Prayer, IC, BoF: 1d20 + 16 - 3 + 1 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 16 - 3 + 1 + 3 + 2 = 24
Damage, PA, Prayer, IC, Fire: 1d6 + 5 + 6 + 1 + 3 + 1d6 ⇒ (6) + 5 + 6 + 1 + 3 + (6) = 27

AC should be 30 from BoF and Lastwall Phalanx.

Shield in hand, Kendren braces himself, then throws open the doors, giving the rest of the party a clear line of sight to the three Seal-Breakers up ahead. "Surrender and repent!" he yells, as the others open fire.

Quietly, Kendren stepped back from the hole and whispered, "I think using this hole we could lift the bar that blocks the doors, then throw them open and hit the dark Knights hard. Coral, can you rig something up that would allow us to push it off? Once you do, I'll throw open the doors. If the rest of you can hit the Knights with a barrage of magic, we might be able to finish them off quickly, without them getting away to alert the rest of the cultists."

Kendren patiently waits for Coral to disarm the trap. Once she is finished, he cautiously steps to the hand-sized hole between door and frame and peeks inside.

Kendren studied the stonework holding the door before them, as well as the bust of Arazni, observing the workmanship and seeing how recent it was. Once that was finished, he turned his attention to the door, evaluating the structure of it.

Craft (Stonemasonry): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10
Profession (engineer): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 19

This is kind of weird, but I want to use Craft (Stonemasonry) to evaluate the quality of the stone carving and the workmanship, as well as seeing how old this stonework is. I then want to use Profession (engineer) to determine how structurally sound the door is. Let me know if I need to roll anything else.

Kendren hefted his shield as the crocodile rose out of the sewer water. It was massive - far too big to fight with his sword. He was sure it could swallow him whole. Still, he adopted a defensive position with Coral, shield raised, ready to defend himself, until he was suddenly on the other side of the sewer in a burst of teleportation magic. Turning, he once again adopted his position guarding the others. ”Feena, can you also teleport yourself and Coral across, or fly above its reach?”

Fortitude: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18
I don't suppose being immune to disease helps with this, does it?

Kendren followed along, keeping an eye out for any Seal Breaker ambushes. Fortunately, the otyugh asking to speak was welcome - he had no desire to fight something that simply existed in the sewers if it wasn't threatening him or others.

Studying the crude map, he said, "I have rope, if we are up to trying to swing across the gap."

Down 26 - just the last hit.

"If we are fortunate, they're not close enough to have heard, but they may have set an ambush."

Kendren looked down the sewer, where the wall of fire cut off escape, and braced himself, in case there were foes on the other side when it came down.

Once it did, he would move past the downed foes just to the other side of them, to again keep watch down the sewer tunnel while he waited for the others to finish up.

Kendren grits his teeth against the strikes, then the vaporous scent numbs the pain as the wounds heal. Kendren strikes back at his he does before them.

Attack 1, IC, Prayer, PA: 1d20 + 16 + 3 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (1) + 16 + 3 + 1 - 3 = 18
Damage, IC, Prayer, PA, fire: 1d6 + 5 + 3 + 1 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 3 + 1 + 6 + (1) = 20

Attack 2, IC, Prayer, PA: 1d20 + 11 + 3 + 1 - 3 ⇒ (9) + 11 + 3 + 1 - 3 = 21
Damage, IC, Prayer, PA, fire: 1d6 + 5 + 3 + 1 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 3 + 1 + 6 + (1) = 20

"You should have surrendered when you had the chance!" Kendren again struck at the dark knight before him, who had ordered his men to attack Coral.

Attack 1, PA, IC, Prayer: 1d20 + 16 - 3 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 16 - 3 + 3 + 1 = 34
Damage, PA, IC, Prayer, Fire: 1d6 + 5 + 6 + 3 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 6 + 3 + 1 + (3) = 23

Attack 2, PA, IC, Prayer: 1d20 + 11 - 3 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 11 - 3 + 3 + 1 = 19
Damage, PA, IC, Prayer, Fire: 1d6 + 5 + 6 + 3 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (6) + 5 + 6 + 3 + 1 + (6) = 27

With 3 allies next to me, I have a 29 AC total due to Lastwall Phalanx.

While not ideal, they had forced the remaining three to come to them, and Kendren had no fear of their attacks. He stepped towards the nearest one and struck twice in quick succession.

5-foot step, then full attack vs yellow

Attack 1, PA, IC, Prayer: 1d20 + 16 - 3 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 16 - 3 + 3 + 1 = 27
Damage, PA, IC, Prayer, Fire: 1d6 + 5 + 6 + 3 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 6 + 3 + 1 + (2) = 20

Attack 2, PA, IC, Prayer: 1d20 + 11 - 3 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 11 - 3 + 3 + 1 = 15
Damage, PA, IC, Prayer, Fire: 1d6 + 5 + 6 + 3 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 6 + 3 + 1 + (4) = 21

Kendren shifted, maintaining his defensive stance as he awaited the approach of the enemies. Feena's Wall of Fire would hopefully drive them towards the group, where they were waiting.

Readying an attack against the first of the enemies to come within range.

Readied Attack, PA, IC, Prayer: 1d20 + 16 - 3 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 16 - 3 + 3 + 1 = 32
Damage, PA, IC, Prayer, Fire: 1d6 + 5 + 6 + 3 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 6 + 3 + 1 + (5) = 25

+3 from Lastwall Phalanx (Coral's Auspicious Birth)
Will: 1d20 + 12 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 12 + 3 = 34
Will: 1d20 + 12 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 12 + 3 = 21
Will: 1d20 + 12 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 12 + 3 = 23

Kendren weathered the blasts of negative energy relatively easily - the Obol or whatever it was that was stuck inside him, combined with his Sarenrae-gifted grace, made it easy to shrug off.

Made all 3 saves, I have 18 negative energy resistance, max possible I could take is 12 negative energy damage per channel, so no damage taken.

Quietly, he said to the others, "Continue waiting for them to come to us? If they choose to sit back and keep channeling, we'll have to go to them."

Kendren moved with Coral to take up the end of the near bridge, hefting his shield before him as he called out, "If you lay down your weapons and surrender, you will be treated well as you await trial for any crimes you have committed."

He readies an attack against the first one to come within his reach.

Moved as per map, readied action to attack the first enemy within reach.

Readed Attack, PA, IC: 1d20 + 16 - 3 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 16 - 3 + 3 = 22
Damage, Fire: 1d6 + 5 + 6 + 3 + 1d6 ⇒ (6) + 5 + 6 + 3 + (3) = 23

AC is 26 + 1 per adjacent ally with Lastwall Phalanx (Coral and Isabet), as well as +1 to saves per adjacent ally with Lastwall Phalanx.

Sword in hand, Kendren went down into the sewers, hoping his armor would at least keep the stench from being too overwhelming. At least he didn't have to worry about bringing the smell with him.

Yay, Comfort enchantment on my armor keeping me clean!

Kendren drew out his sword, allowing the flames to run up its length.

Can my flaming sword also shed light as a torch? That's a property of some basic magic weapons, and I feel like a flaming weapon should provide some light.

"Right. So only attack those who are not enraptured by the mask."

Kendren found Ceto's talk very abrupt - almost dismissive. He hoped she would treat this with the seriousness it required.

As they prepared to enter the sewers, he took a position in front, a little back from Coral, so that he could easily get to her if she found trouble while protecting the others from any attacks that came their way.

"How many people can the mask target at once? If just one, you can tell us who to avoid attacking, and we can do so. If a group, we'll only attack those who seem unaffected."

Kendren's armor, magically polished by the enchantment on it, reflected the sun's light quite well. He knew he looked relatively presentable, if not so fantastic as Feena with her wings.

He didn't feel the need to say anything as Isabet introduced herself and requested an audience with the Marshal. He simply offered a presence with the others, there to speak if he was needed.

Kendren had awoken with the dawn, as he had trained himself to do, to go through his prayers to Sarenrae and practice his sword work. As the others awoke, they would find him breakfasting and preparing for the day. Despite having slept in his armor, he seemed completely rested and in no way discomfited by it.

At Feena's cry, he found himself behind Isabet and Lola, slower in his armor than they were. He'd drawn his sword in case Feena was under attack, but upon seeing the situation in the room he immediately turned his back to look the other way, affording her some privacy, even as he put his sword away. Clearing his throat, he said, "Indeed. The wings of the phoenix, sacred to Sarenrae, show further the Dawnflower's blessing. Perhaps Lola and Isabet can help you find clothing that will better accomodate them, however."

He kept his back to Feena as he spoke.

Level 10

HP: +8 HP
BAB: +1
Saves: +1 Ref
FCB: +1 Skill Point

Skills: 2 + 1 Int + 1 Human + 1 FCB = 5
Diplomacy +1
Heal +1
Knowledge (religion) +1
Perception +1
Sense Motive +1

Background Skills: 2
Craft (Stonemasonry) +1
Profession (engineer) +1

Feat: Lastwall Phanlanx

Class Features: Mercy (Nauseated)

Upon arriving at their lodgings, Kendren had set down his equipment, then fallen over into bed and quickly began snoring, tired from a very long day featuring several battles. He didn't even remove his armor, although it seemed not to bother him as he slept. At Feena's gasp of surprise and fright rang out, he opened his eyes, blearily looked at Isabet, and said, "Oh, are you one of those cursed with vampiric ancestry? Well, not to worry. Sarenrae believes in accepting others unless they prove villainous, and you most certainly are not. Good night."

With that, he rolled back over and fell back asleep.

Kendren has the comfort enchantment on his armor, so he can sleep in it.

"The sewers it is, but I don't think we're up to such a trek tonight. Fatigue will take us all, eventually. It may be time to rest, and hope we have time on the morrow to deal with this."

Kendren had taken a backseat to the others as they spoke to Veena, and now that they were in Orlin's he felt a bit lost. He wasn't much for spellcasting or knowing much about the arcane. Once they had a vision in the mirror, though, he studied the place, looking for any particularly unique aspects of the environment they were viewing in order to recognize it later - or perhaps to identify where they were.

Perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25

"Let's start with the closest place she might be. As for why we didn't talk to her first, of all the leaders, isn't she the most likely to be busy during the festival?"

"Ceto seems to be our first choice. Let's hope she's receptive, and be on our way."

Before she leaves, Kendren adds, "We have spoken with the Second Sword Knight and Ranton Gandry, and they have been aiding us in our endeavors. Should you encounter any difficulties with the Precentors Martial and Tribunes, they may be able to assist you."

Kendren rankled slightly at the accusation they were there to cause harm, but Lola and Isabet resolved the situation before he could speak. As they are brought into the larger room, Kendren sits and listens as Damian begins explaining things to them. He then adds, "The Way has stolen all but one of the fragments of the Shield, I believe it was, not just one of them. There are other groups who have been involved, as well - the Seal-Breakers and a group of criminals known as the Six Wise Crows. We've done battle with at least one of them so far, and there are likely others."

Diplomacy Aid: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (14) + 14 = 28

Kendren scans the area, eyes narrowed, then whispers, "Agreed. I do not like the look of this place. If the Society sends us here later, we can come back."

Well, at least that's one less thing to deal with, Kendren thinks as he sees the dead otyughs.

Kendren looks over the millhouse, and says, "We should ensure the millhouse is secured and there are no other threats within, and then make sure the Watchknights have sufficiently cordoned off the area around the dyeworks before visiting the Pathfinder Venture Captain. As for the drugs and poison, we should dispose of them safely, although if anyone thinks they could be of use against what we face, I won't begrudge you the choice to keep them."

Kendren stretches somewhat in his armor, still sore from nearly getting pounded into a broken bag of bones. "If we are going to deal with the ghouls in the pit next, let's finish them quickly."

Kendren uttered a quick word to Sarenrae, and suddenly began to radiate light, like a beacon of hope to stand against encroaching darkness.

Activating Power of Faith, lasts for 10 rounds.

"Then we are ready as best we can be to face this thing. Feena, can you use your magic to provide further healing for Isabet?"

"I can call on Sarenrae to make me a beacon of light which can bolster our defenses a little bit, but I'm not sure how great of a difference it will make. We need a strategy to overcome this. How far is its blindsight?"

Kendren gritted his teeth. He wanted to stay and fight the ooze, to try and keep it from pursuing the others, but he knew trying to stand against it alone was foolhardiness, and it perhaps would attack the divine construct Isabet had summoned. Still, he could serve as rearguard. Once all the others were through, he, too, withdrew back into the building.

Withdraw action, but please resolve it after everyone else's turn.

HP is 59/68. AC is 27, CMD is 24 (34 vs Grapple).

Kendren gritted his teeth as the ooze once again wrapped him up. He saw Coral trying to help him get free, and he was still rather slippery, so he decided to struggle free of the ooze's hold.

CMB, Prayer, IC, Bless, Haste, Greased, Aid: 1d20 + 12 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 10 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 12 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 10 + 4 = 41

Squirming his way free, he quickly called on Sarenrae to heal his wounds, and then followed Coral's advice and took a step back.

Lay on Hands: 4d6 ⇒ (6, 5, 5, 5) = 21

5-foot step back one square.

AC is 31 with Bodyguard, CMD is 27 with Bodyguard, 37 vs grapple. HP is 51/68.

Having managed not to be hit this time by the ooze's pseudopod, Kendren briefly calls on Sarenrae to heal more of his wounds, then once again lays into the ooze with his sword.

Lay on Hands: 4d6 ⇒ (4, 6, 1, 6) = 17

Attack 1, Bless, Haste, Prayer, IC, PA, CE, Fight Defensively: 1d20 + 15 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 - 3 - 3 - 4 ⇒ (6) + 15 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 - 3 - 3 - 4 = 16
Damage, Prayer, IC, PA: 1d6 + 5 + 1 + 2 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 1 + 2 + 6 = 15

Attack 2, Bless, Haste, Prayer, IC, PA, CE, Fight Defensively: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 - 3 - 3 - 4 ⇒ (12) + 10 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 - 3 - 3 - 4 = 17
Damage, Prayer, IC, PA: 1d6 + 5 + 1 + 2 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 1 + 2 + 6 = 18

Hasted Attack, Bless, Haste, Prayer, IC, PA, CE, Fight Defensively: 1d20 + 15 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 - 3 - 3 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 15 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 - 3 - 3 - 4 = 13
Damage, Prayer, IC, PA: 1d6 + 5 + 1 + 2 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 1 + 2 + 6 = 19

HP 55/68. AC 32 (36 if Coral Aids), CMD 27 (37 vs Grapple; 31/41 if Coral aids).

Escape Artist, Liberating Command, ACP: 1d20 + 16 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 16 - 4 = 15

Kendren felt the wind knocked out of him by the blow as the ooze's bulk wrapped around him. He felt magic bolster him as struggled against the thing's grip, but he just wasn't slippery enough to escape.

Wait. Slippery. "Could someone magically grease me? I might be able to slip out of the ooze's grasp!"

As grease covers Kendren head to toe, he tries to burst free, hoping that the combination of greasiness and brute strength can get him out.

CMB to Escape Grapple, Haste, IC, Bless, Grease: 1d20 + 12 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 12 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 10 = 38

With a roar, Kendren bursts from the ooze's pseudopod, free from its grasp, breathing heavily. Hefting the shield before him, he braces for its next attack. He's sure that if it hits, he'll be down, but maybe Sarenrae would smile on him and keep him safe.

Standard action to escape the grapple. If anyone comes up with something I can do for my move action to boost my AC/CMD, I do that.

HP 24/68. AC 27 (31 if Coral Aids AC), CMB 23 (33 vs Grapple; 27/37 if Coral Aids AC).

With the ooze right on top of him, Kendren said, "I don't think I can fall back further. I will try to hold its focus on me while the rest of you fill it with arrows."

Adopting a more defensive fighting style than his normal, Kendren tried bringing powerful blows of his scimitar to bear on the ooze, hoping to do something to its massive bulk.

Attack 1, IC, Bless, PA, Combat Expertise, Fighting Defensively: 1d20 + 15 + 2 + 1 - 3 - 3 - 4 ⇒ (8) + 15 + 2 + 1 - 3 - 3 - 4 = 16
Damage, IC, PA: 1d6 + 4 + 2 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 4 + 2 + 6 = 18

Attack 2, IC, Bless, PA, Combat Expertise, Fighting Defensively: 1d20 + 10 + 2 + 1 - 3 - 3 - 4 ⇒ (20) + 10 + 2 + 1 - 3 - 3 - 4 = 23
Damage, IC, PA: 1d6 + 4 + 2 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 2 + 6 = 15

Hasted Attack, IC, Bless, PA, Combat Expertise, Fighting Defensively: 1d20 + 15 + 2 + 1 - 3 - 3 - 4 ⇒ (10) + 15 + 2 + 1 - 3 - 3 - 4 = 18
Damage, IC, PA: 1d6 + 4 + 2 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 2 + 6 = 13

AC is 32, CMD is 27.

"Very well. Let's do that." Kendren cautiously backs away from the ooze, leaving the door open for it to pursue.

Withdraw action. My first step is 5' South, hopefully moving me out of line of sight and allowing my next square not to be threatened, and then 5' diagonally Southeast, then 15' east, and one diagonal square (10' movement) southeast to current location.

"This ooze...does anyone know anything about them? I've never encountered them before."

Kendren had been quiet during the introduction, still expecting an ambush from out of nowhere. Now he said, "We do have a cordon of Watchknights outside, still, who can help keep you safe while we clear the rest of the dyeworks. I am Kendren Nollt, also a servant of Sarenrae. We did not want the Six Wise Crows escaping that way if they were here."

Kendren didn't like this. Part of this felt like a trap. He scanned the area between their door and the cage, as well as the hayloft, looking for traps or other such dangers. "Can someone check if there is any magic to beware of?"

Perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25

"That may be Captain Aubry - she may have witnessed the theft of the pieces of the shield. If she is alive, her intelligence may be helpful."

Kendren prepared to open the barn door once Coral assured him it was safe and unlocked.

"Wait, what's that about a lich?" Kendren didn't recall anyone telling him about a lich, just a strange traveler on a road who didn't like the Whispering Way.

When Isabet handed him the vial, he took her advice and drank it. The Second Sword Knight trusted her, so he would trust her. He then whispered, "Coral and I will advance to the front. If the door is safe to open, and after Coral unlocks it if needed, I will open it and enter first so that I take the brunt of any enemy attacks."

Kendren frowned at the corpses. He wasn't always the smartest person in the room, but he could at least connect some bits of information together. "I have a theory as to why the Seal-Breakers attacked the Crows. The Crows were hired by Gildais to replace all but one of the shards of the Shield of Arnisant with magical replicas. What if the Seal-Breakers found out the Crows had stolen the shards, and wanted to take shards from the Crows as a means of breaking the Seal? They may not realize that the shards are already in the hands of the Whispering Way."