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Takuma is nearly spun in place by the spear blow from the multi-armed creature.

In the blink of an eye the semi-orc's katana is in hand held between himself and the guardian. With his other Takuma grasps the ioun stone gently orbiting around him and invokes its power.

"The power of your goddess is broken fiend. Surrender!"

Free Action - Draw Weapon, Standard Shield, Move - Step to T31

"Thank you Honorable Daxter-San", Takuma says as he enters the room to check the rooms extremities with his darkvision.

Takuma stoically ignores the foul stench and looks down into the pit with his darkvision.

Takuma sheaths his katana as the cowardly evil mage makes his escape.

"That is right. Run. My blade will find you".

The semi-orc rests one weary hand on the halfing's shoulder as he heals him.

"Thank you noble Aquila-san. And thank you Daxter-san for honoring my wishes".

=(

Just for posterity's sake.
High is good still.

1d20 + 18 ⇒ (16) + 18 = 34
1d100 ⇒ 21
1d100 ⇒ 2
1d10 + 20 ⇒ (2) + 20 = 22

1d20 + 18 ⇒ (14) + 18 = 32
1d100 ⇒ 7
1d100 ⇒ 82
1d10 + 20 ⇒ (2) + 20 = 22

1d20 + 13 ⇒ (19) + 13 = 32
1d100 ⇒ 26
1d100 ⇒ 98
1d10 + 20 ⇒ (5) + 20 = 25

1d20 + 13 ⇒ (20) + 13 = 33
1d10 + 20 ⇒ (7) + 20 = 27

Damn you magical escape.

"I have a master. His name is honor and justice and he has deemed you and your kind unworthy of haunting these lands any longer. My purpose? To slay monsters like you!", the semi-orc shouts.

High is good still.

1d20 + 18 ⇒ (18) + 18 = 36
1d100 ⇒ 3
1d100 ⇒ 97
1d10 + 20 ⇒ (2) + 20 = 22

1d20 + 18 ⇒ (9) + 18 = 27
1d100 ⇒ 41
1d100 ⇒ 66
1d10 + 20 ⇒ (8) + 20 = 28

1d20 + 13 ⇒ (13) + 13 = 26
1d100 ⇒ 53
1d100 ⇒ 8
1d10 + 20 ⇒ (1) + 20 = 21

Takuma's foe may be distracted but the disciplined samurai was not. Drawing his blade behind him for a moment he lashes out with three blinding strokes.

"He is not your foe. I am. Fight me demon!"

High is good still.

1d20 + 18 ⇒ (18) + 18 = 36
1d100 ⇒ 44
1d100 ⇒ 22
1d10 + 20 ⇒ (7) + 20 = 27

1d20 + 18 ⇒ (14) + 18 = 32
1d100 ⇒ 60
1d100 ⇒ 10
1d10 + 20 ⇒ (1) + 20 = 21

1d20 + 13 ⇒ (12) + 13 = 25
1d100 ⇒ 20
1d100 ⇒ 75
1d10 + 20 ⇒ (3) + 20 = 23

Takuma spits a gobbet of blood but does not lower his blade.

"Daxter-san you dishonor us all! Stay your sorcery until this is finished. A samurai knows the risk he takes whenever he lifts his blade".

Holding his flashing katana overhead the semi-Orc brings it down in three swift strokes.

High is good still.

1d20 + 18 ⇒ (16) + 18 = 34
1d100 ⇒ 62
1d100 ⇒ 18
1d20 + 20 ⇒ (9) + 20 = 29

1d20 + 18 ⇒ (13) + 18 = 31
1d100 ⇒ 61
1d100 ⇒ 69
1d20 + 20 ⇒ (6) + 20 = 26

1d20 + 13 ⇒ (9) + 13 = 22
1d100 ⇒ 51
1d100 ⇒ 99
1d20 + 20 ⇒ (19) + 20 = 39

"Honor you do not deserve demon!", the semi-orc says.

"But I accept your challenge".

The Samurai keeps his eyes closed and unleashes a flurry of attacks.

1d20 + 18 ⇒ (2) + 18 = 20
High is good again
1d100 ⇒ 3
1d100 ⇒ 20
1d10 + 20 ⇒ (6) + 20 = 26

1d20 + 18 ⇒ (17) + 18 = 35
1d100 ⇒ 94
1d100 ⇒ 33
1d10 + 20 ⇒ (8) + 20 = 28

1d20 + 13 ⇒ (15) + 13 = 28
1d100 ⇒ 87
1d100 ⇒ 75
1d10 + 20 ⇒ (7) + 20 = 27

Changing actions.

Hearing the roar of victory from Ursus and Adjo below, Takuma turns to the blue-skinned wizard harrying Daxter. He closes on him, sparking blade held low.

Challenge

"Pawns of the Mother
Your filth stains this land too long
My blade comes to cleanse"

Seeing the wizard clothed in magical illusion the noble semi-orc closes his eyes and turns his trust to his other four senses. Just as his sensei had taught him Takuma pushed aside all distraction and focused: the rustling of cloth, the acrid taste of sweat and fear.

To a samurai vision was a luxury - not a necessity.

Blind-Fight! High is good.

"Die Sumafu!"

1d20 + 20 ⇒ (8) + 20 = 28

1d100 ⇒ 34
1d100 ⇒ 84

1d10 + 20 + 1d6 ⇒ (10) + 20 + (4) = 34

Takuma scowls as the evil woman tries to get away.

"Ursus-san, she cannot be allowed to escape!"

Using his magically enhanced speed the semi-orc chases after her.

Double Move

Delaying until after Monte.
Step to Z6
Takuma's blade is in hand in an flash and in two he swings it in deadly blurring strokes. Serene poetry punctuates each blow from the semi-orc.

*
"Secrets fear the truth
Destruction can know no hope
Deception is wind"

Challenge Woman

1d20 + 18 ⇒ (5) + 18 = 23
1d10 + 20 + 1d6 ⇒ (9) + 20 + (1) = 30

1d20 + 13 ⇒ (3) + 13 = 16
1d10 + 20 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 20 + (4) = 28

1d20 + 18 ⇒ (8) + 18 = 26
1d10 + 20 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 20 + (5) = 27

"We have come to end your corruption upon these lands", the noble semi-orc says drawing his sparking blade. "You will plague these people no more".

1d20 ⇒ 4

Takuma activates his Shield.

Confident in his new magically enhanced strength the proud semi-orc opens the ominous door.

Takuma snaps his now near bursting coin pouch shut and then returns to the hallway and leads the party deeper into the temple.

Assuming the tiny bird's erratic movements mean it's safe to proceed Takuma leads the group down the cramped tunnel.

With his hand resting gently on his elegant katana the semi-orc opens the stone door.

Takuma pads around gingerly at first testing out his footing in the new sandals. He quickly acclimates as he learns that walking in them feels quite similar to the wooden geta of the semi-orc's homeland.

Takuma readies his blade as Ursus flies him down, prepared for the worst.

After being healed Takuma sheaths his blade and looks over the woman's magical equipment. He picks up the belt and the slippers and puts them on. The semi-orc feels a bit foolish putting on women's clothing but the magically enhanced capabilities are worth it.

"Aquila-san is there any way out of this room or must we go back?"

Delay until after Ursus.

The semi-orc gracefully brings his blade behind him again before delivering another pair of deadly strikes.

1d20 + 15 ⇒ (7) + 15 = 22
1d10 + 1d6 + 9 ⇒ (3) + (1) + 9 = 13

1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17
1d10 + 1d6 + 9 ⇒ (5) + (1) + 9 = 15

"Where did she go?"

1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

Takuma strides forward sparking katana in hand. He levels it at the pinned woman and utters a strange tian poem before bringing it down on her.

My Sword is Judgement
Servants of Darkness are Sin
There is No Escape

1d20 + 15 ⇒ (5) + 15 = 20 vs Flatfooted AC!
1d10 + 9 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 9 + (1) = 12

Takuma pulls the small flaming hoops of metal from his injuries and free his gleaming katana. With his other hand the semi-orc draws a colored potion phial and, after thumbing it open, downs the contents.

5-foot forward to C-27, draw potion of CMW, drink potion.
2d8 + 3 ⇒ (3, 5) + 3 = 11

Takuma is now at 57/87 HP.

Edit: Will Save against Hermes' aura of sad. Using a Samurai Resolve.
1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16 or 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13

Takuma stands before the charmed cultist and addresses him.

"You fought with honor and have been helpful. For this I will offer you a chance to die like a warrior".

Takuma drops his wakizashi on the ground in front of the monk.

"Seppuku and die with your honor. I will be your second", the semi-orc offers, katana in hand but held low.

The semi-orc bows sharply and then puts a hand up in rejection.

"No thank you honorable Ursus-san. A warrior must keep a clear mind when expecting battle", Takuma explains.

Takuma looks Ursus over again as the Ulfen takes another drink, "You appear to be an exception".

Takuma cleans his blade on the robes of one of the fallen cultists. In one swift motion he returns the weapon to its sheath.

"You have my thanks", the semi-orc says as Ursus heals his injuries.

Takuma hefts his shining sword overhead in a classic two-handed offensive stance. Shouting, he brings it down on the nearest cultists with deadly force.

"Hasan!"

1d20 + 17 ⇒ (7) + 17 = 24
1d10 + 1d6 + 9 ⇒ (4) + (4) + 9 = 17

"Chop!"

1d20 + 12 ⇒ (16) + 12 = 28
1d10 + 1d6 + 9 ⇒ (6) + (6) + 9 = 21

Takuma's extreme discipline allows his to stay calm even while being surrounded by so many enemies. He turns to the weakest among them and brings his culling blade to bear.

Full Attack, Attacking U43 (This is assuming Adjo or Farouq moves up behind him to provide a flank

1d20 + 15 ⇒ (5) + 15 = 20
1d10 + 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (9) + (5) + 7 = 21

1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26
1d10 + 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (8) + (6) + 7 = 21

Takuma readies his blade and flies towards an active enemy (T43). He chants a tian war-poem along the way.

For those they have hurt
I will strike down the devils
My blade is vengeance

The semi-orc's serenity fades as he brings down his sparking katana.

Power Attack
1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25
1d10 + 1d6 + 16 ⇒ (9) + (1) + 16 = 26

Takuma activates his ioun-stowed Shield and moves into the room.

Initiative: 1d20 ⇒ 15

1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21

Takuma pushes his way past the curtain with the rest of the party in tow.

"A foul creature indeed", the noble semi-orc says. "Let us hope the cult has none here".

"We should move on".

Takuma nods in agreement also relieved that the magical pain has subsided.

Sheathing his blade again the semi-orc leads the way towards the orange lights.

Takuma nods in understanding. The noble semi-orc wills himself to move forward despite the pain and closes with the symbol-lined wall. With a mighty shout he brings his blade down on its surface.

Power Attack

Round 1
1d10 + 1d6 + 16 ⇒ (8) + (2) + 16 = 26

Round 2
1d10 + 1d6 + 16 ⇒ (1) + (3) + 16 = 20
1d10 + 1d6 + 16 ⇒ (1) + (5) + 16 = 22
1d10 + 1d6 + 16 ⇒ (7) + (4) + 16 = 27

Round 3
1d10 + 1d6 + 16 ⇒ (9) + (6) + 16 = 31
1d10 + 1d6 + 16 ⇒ (6) + (4) + 16 = 26
1d10 + 1d6 + 16 ⇒ (8) + (6) + 16 = 30

"Nani!" The semi-orc shouts still reeling from the effect. "It comes from something near the hallway entrance".

Takuma's tusks jut as he grits his teeth.

"Ursus-san steel yourself! We must endure this!"

Takuma: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23
Ursus: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (18) + 13 = 31

Takuma nods in agreement.

Takuma heads towards the tunnel entrance until Aquila is close enough to examine the runes.

Takuma takes point as the group moves forward.

"Aquila-san do your mighty senses detect anything out at the edges of the darkness? Do you see what wounded Daxter-san's Oni?"

Takuma turns to his companions.

"Daxter-san, Aquila-san: The weight of my armor is too great. Climbing in haste would be perilous. Do you have some magic that could lift me to the cavern above?"

Takuma wipes his masterfully crafted blade on a bit of oiled cloth before sheathing it in one swift motion.

"Are you well Daxter-san? You seem less than yourself after the battle".

"Hi-yah!", the semi-orc shouts as he brings his exotic blade to bear again for a flurry of attacks.

"Ichi!"

Slash
1d20 + 18 ⇒ (6) + 18 = 24
1d10 + 1d6 + 17 ⇒ (2) + (4) + 17 = 23

"Ni!"

Slash 2
1d20 + 13 ⇒ (1) + 13 = 14
1d10 + 1d6 + 17 ⇒ (8) + (2) + 17 = 27

"San!"

Hasted Slash
1d20 + 18 ⇒ (3) + 18 = 21
1d10 + 1d6 + 17 ⇒ (2) + (6) + 17 = 25

"I will put him to rest Daxter-san".

Takuma will perform the actions originally posted.

With one quick motion Takuma flicks the gore from his blade. Turning to the spectral form across the battlefield the semi-orc shouts a ferocious warcry before closing on it and slashing with his electrified weapon.

Free Action - Challenge
Move Action - Move adjacent to the ghost
Standard Action

1d20 + 16 ⇒ (2) + 16 = 18
1d10 + 17 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 17 + (4) = 23

This is assuming Garra can force the thing out again. If not he just moves up and attacks that zombie.