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Looks like another super-busy week at work. Will post as I can. (Please don't let me slow things up - feel free to have Pillette serve as needed.)

Round 1, Init 16

Pillette will move forward to try and find a shot at the creatures attacking Mort.

Assuming she can get a reasonable bead on a foe, she'll let loose a bolt. Otherwise, she'll ready to fire any anything threatening that steps into a clear shot.

Crossbow: 1d20 + 6 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (9) + 6 + 1 - 4 = 12 (Point Blank, cover)
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Pillette will scramble after Tynan and Mort, and peer into the now-unlocked room.

Percception (take 20): 20 + 6 = 26

Spotting the stalagmites, she narrows her gaze.
"Part of the mine?" Or something more nefarious?

"Anyway... I think that stone key I gave you earlier opens the west door. We should keep searching for Kendra that direction."

Pillette will return to report on her investigation.

She will take a look at the areas that concern Mort and Tynan.
Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11 (+1 more for trapfinding)

"Even if Kendra went into the pool, I don't know if we could retrieve her." I an only hold my breath for so long. Locked doors seem like a much safer obstacle to overcome.

"The north door is unlocked. And there doesn't appear to be any danger. But it's more likely any who fled is behind a locked door, right?"

She will move over to the west door and take a look, slipping the goggles down over her eyes.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16 (+1 for trapfinding)

If she doesn't see a trap, she'll try her hand at the lock.
Disable Device: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20

Her plan is to unlock without opening (and hopefully without notice), trying to give the group the option of the north or west door...

"You worship a dragon?"

"Dragons maybe very impressive, but true gods are far beyond whatever form they appear in." Perhaps this Apsu is true, perhaps not. In any case, a wise one shouldn't think of the ArchLord as simply a 'goat.'

"I always found old Cayden to be enough for me, but I'm a simple man... And Asmodeus of course."

Ahh, another of the small folk deceived and seduced by the trappings of the "freedom" of intoxication and self-centered impulsiveness. Still, it appears this one understands the true protection offered by finding one's place in the natural order. No wonder the Gnome is wise enough to wield some impressive power.

"Indeed."

"I'd stick with Cayden..."

At least you have the power to back up the potential recklessness of such a devotion.

Ebon Triad? Sounds like a vile curse to me." And not one of the good, beneficial curses. "Hrrmph." Yes, must be the worst type of heretics.

Ebon Triad? Sounds like heresy to me. Perhaps the Inquisition would look favorably upon us for rooting out such a danger to our noble realm.

Pillette will move to the northern door, listening and examining the portal for potential danger. (Looking for latching/locking mechanisms and traps.)

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25 +1 more for trapfinding

Round 3, Init 14

Pillette scampers back with the sunrod, hoping it is strong enough to counteract whatever source of dim, dank shadow might still linger.

Round 2, Init 14+

Trying to calm herself from the terror that is the dark, the halfling steps forward and picks up the glowing sunrod.

She takes a deep breath, steadies herself, and turns to head back towards the potential abyss.

Round 1, Init 14+

The halfling's eyes widen as the corridor dims. Oh no. If this is that darkness again... Without my mistress here, there is nothing I can do. Oh for a potion or Her accomplished hand!

"No! We need light." Probably powerful light. Perhaps more powerful than we have.

She turns and runs into the arena. I'm going to get the sunrod. That could help, right? Yes, that's why I'm running. Sure it is!

"We need to find the other one, the woman who left. She isn't happy we hurt her friends, so she is likely to warn any others in this cult." ]Especially the half-breed who was likely the father of her potential brood.

Round 4, Init 23

Seeing Tynan intent and locking the doors being bashed by the boar, Pillette will assist as she can.

Seeing Sol press against the left door to try and brace it, the halfling lends her little weight to the right side. As the doors rumble, she looks around, seeing who is ready in case the beast bursts through.

"Ummm, if we move back to that southern hall and close the door, if it breaks down these doors, it might go charging into the arena." That was the plan, right?

Spotting Sol's leg, she nods to the door behind them. The arena. That must be where Mort and Rae are, right?

Round 2, Init 8 - update

Round 2, Init 8

Pillette will move up 15' and eyes the doors across the hall.

Still has 5' of movement left and also has a standard action. She's looking at moving to open the double doors into the arena or close the double doors ahead - but ready to follow Sol's lead.

Round 1, Init 8

Pillette slips forward, working her way towards the double-doors.

Double move

Pillette moves to the chest and begins to examine it, when Tynan issues his warning and hands the key to Mort.

If the halfling can peer around the big guy, she'll look at the lock in an attempt to quickly spot any danger before Mort uses the key or his strength to open it.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26 (+1 more for trapfinding)

Hearing the urgency of the others, she'll not leave Mort behind. If he is able to quickly open the chest she'll take a glance at whatever contents are immediately visible. Otherwise, the halfling gets ready to follow Tynan's directions, knocking a quarrel in her crossbow and following along.

Pillette studies the red gem button, and reports back quietly.
"Yeah, I think you just press this." Seems simple enough.

"I could try and jam it if we are worried about what's coming." She looks at the doors Tynan indicated and the mechanism, considering options for shimmy-ing them closed.

Upon Tynan's prompting, Pillette will attempt to move ahead quietly, loaded crossbow in hand, and peer into the rooms to confirm Tynan's assessment and to look for a relatively concealed and/or covered position.

stealth: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (3) + 13 = 16

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

"Pillette, I noticed a red stone in the left armrest of the throne. Could you check it out? I'm thinking it might be the mechanism he used to close the doors behind us, but your skill with mechanical things might be able to confirm that for us."

Pillette will examine the stone, slipping the goggles down over her eyes. Taking a bit of care, she searches for potential danger and how it operates while trying not to trigger it.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13 (+1 more for trapfinding)

If she initially doesn't find any particular danger (trap), she'll examine it more closely and thoroughly.

Perception (Take 20): 20 + 6 = 26

If there is time...

As the discussion of tactics takes place, Pillette will take a quick pat through the downed archers and/or heretical father (as far as she can get during the exchange), looking for anything particularly interesting. (Particularly items that look like potions, alchemical concoctions, wands or holy symbols.)

"Kendra should not be allowed to escape, if at all possible." She's not likely to be pleased with any of us, as we slew her half-breed mate, or with me, as I skewered her with a bolt.

Pillette will carefully, gingerly move to catch up with the group. She looks to Ascaria's wand and Mort's potion. "That archer did skewer me." Once. Or Twice. Or more. Just an inch from my heart. Twice.

If there are a few charges left available in Ascaria's wand and/or Mort's potion...

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Three taps would bring her to full.

"I think information underestimated just how vile and dangerous these folks are." Worse than Smenk's suspicions. "We could always call in the Inquisition, but all who care about the good order and health of the land might be grateful to those who rid the land of such villainy." And having the gratitude of those in power is useful, if properly leveraged.

Round 11, Init 21

The halfling breathes a big sigh of relief when the Tiefling finally falls. "Thank the Arch Lord!"

She gingerly scrambles and scampers up the statue towards the others, her multiply-pierced armor hanging on by threads.

Double move.

Round 10, Init 21

Almost staggering again, another arrow narrowly missing lodging deeply within her, she takes a step back, looking for a clear shot at the balcony - and to be closer to the cover of the statutes.

The halfling grimaces as her deft hands load another bolt, before firing at the Tiefling.

"হাহ, পলাতকদের? একটু স্লিপ নিতে না পারেন, কোন ব্যাপার কি?"

Crossbow: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 6 + 1 = 20 Bless
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 8

Round 9, Init 21

A little refreshed by the potion, Pillette takes a step back, loads her bow, and fires at the archer. "That's it. Come nice and close, demonspawn."

Crossbow: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 1 + 1 = 10
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Round 8, Init 21

The heretical mace finally finds the halfling's small form, leaving a cruel blow.

"বিপদ ঘর সংগ্রাম পর্যন্ত ধরা হচ্ছে. এটি সাধারণত শয়তানেরা সঙ্গে প্রতিপক্ষের এর পুলিশ এর ধকল সহ্য যারা আমাদের মতই বান্দা হয়"

The trick is to make sure one is aligned with the correct house, and these disgusting infidels certainly are not correct in any way. I think I'd rather be friends with a Milani-ite! She glares at the mace as it disappears, confirmed in the correctness of being with this group against this menagerie of heretics.

Then the archer's arrow finds her small form and she almost stumbles on her feet, her armor deflecting just enough of the blow to spare her from being entirely run through. Maybe my choice isn't so wise…

Almost staggering on her feet, she pulls a vial from her bandolier and quaffs the liquid.

Takes a potion of CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Round 7, Init 21

Pillette grins widely as the archer misses her widely and the floating mace does not penetrate far enough to damage her small form.

"আমি আর্চ প্রভু সঠিকভাবে তাঁর বান্দাদের রক্ষা করে আপনি বলেন."

The halfling takes a step towards Rae, hoping to shield her when possible, but for now concentrating on loading her crossbow, aiming at the Tiefling archer.

Crossbow: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 6 + 1 = 26
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 2

Confirm Crit: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 6 + 1 = 16
Possible Crit Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 8

Round 6, Init 21

Pillette steps back, loads her bow, and lets loose at the Ape.

Crossbow: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 6 + 1 + 1 = 25
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

HP - either 15/21 (if archer hit Pillette) or 21/21 (if archer hit Rae)

In either case… Feeling Ascaria's blessing embolden her, the halfling mocks the Tiefling archer, trying to draw fire away from others.

"সব আপনি পেয়েছেন? আশ্চর্যের কিছু নেই সত্য Asmodeans আপনার ধরনের অবজ্ঞা করা."

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19

Those fiends are breeding an heir for their heretical ways. They must be stopped! The halfling aims carefully and fires.

Pillette would definitely let her bolt fly.

Round 5, Init 21

Pillette steps forward to the next pillar, leveling her crossbow at the spell-casting, tear-filled woman.

She leans out far enough to get a clear shot, whether that exposes her to the archers or not. She sights the enchantress, her sure finger ready on the trigger in case the foe calls forth more magic or tries to move away.

Readied action - fire at Kendra if she moves out of her square or starts to cast a spell.

Crossbow: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 6 + 1 = 23 Bless
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 8

Round 4, Init 21

As Ascaria brings his torch into the room, the halfling's eyes can just barely start to identify the dim outline of the first archer in the otherwise dark arena. Hearing too many threats, bow twangs, and sword slices, she retrieves and launches a sunrod, hoping the impact will light it up.

Toss Sunrod: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 1 = 9
She is aiming for a spot about 10' behind the statute, trying to shed some light on the dim and dark balconies as well as the combat happening towards the end of the arena.

Round 3, Mid-Round Save

Save vs. Bane (DC 14 Will): 1d20 + 0 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (16) + 0 + 1 - 1 = 16 (+1 Bless, -1 Craven)

A shudder passes through the halfling, as she considers running to the other side of Mort, but she takes a breath and keeps grasping at her bandolier.

Round 3, Init 21

A loaded crossbow in one hand, flash powder in the other, the light from Mort and Ascaria only allows her to see the statue, leaving the archers and combat out of range from her vision.

Unable to see any targets, she slips the flashpowder into her bandolier and scrambles to the side, trying to find any cover offered by the balcony, pillars or wall, as she grabs at a different pouch on her bandolier.

Round 2, Init 21

Seeing arrows strike at Tynan, Pillette gasps. These shadows do not seem to be providing much concealment!

Moving forward, she blurts out at the archers, trying to draw their fire away from the Sunny Lady and the un-shadowed pin cushion next to them.

"আপনার নিজের আকার কারো উপর বাছুন!"

Her little form dances around, trying to move swiftly to dodge anything coming her way. (Standard action - Total Defense, +4 AC?)

Round 1, Init 21

Pillette will load her crossbow and then move forward, drawing a vial of powder. She whispers "Sorry Mort." I'd tell you to plug your ears, but that might not be a good idea during a conflict.

"আপনি আর্চ পালনকর্তার সত্য ভাড়াটেদের ত্যাগ করেছেন. এটা আপনি আপনার জঘন্য জন্য ভোগে দেখতে সন্তোষজনক হতে হবে."

Pillette will tuck the vial Ascaria handed him into her bandolier.

Once folks are ready, she peer down the corridor, looking for danger or hidden features.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20 +1 more for traps

Pillette steps back, giving the sunny dragon Lady plenty of space to exact her justice. At least she's a leader who know what she wants.

The halfling quietly offers an opinion to Mort. "The Imperial Inquisition of Asmodeus would certainly consider this triad to be a danger to the good health of the people. Those unholy ones would support abominations of the worst kind." Even worse than the couplings that result in Tieflings.

Pillette will move forward cautiously, rearming her crossbow, and peering around the room for additional danger.

She looks down at the pierced Tiefling. If you follow the Lord of Contracts, you had better been able to fulfill your end of the bargain, or things won't turn out so well for you.

"They have a boss around here somewhere. They called him Thedrick."

Round 8, Init 13

The line of cultists in front of her dropping, Pillette takes a bead on the Tiefling.

"আমি আপনি আত্মসমর্পণ করা উচিত ছিল."

Choosing the wrong house isn't good for your health, especially if you aren't useful enough to be at the bottom.

Crossbow: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 6 + 1 + 1 = 28 Point Blank, Bless
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

Confirm: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 6 + 1 + 1 = 18
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

Watching her bolt fly true, she shmirks I wonder just who the ArchLord is favoring, hmmm?

Round 7, Init 13

Oooh. They are in trouble now. Calling the sunny Lady names will not help them.

Pillette will quickly reload her crossbow before leaning around Tynan to fire at the cultist-wannabe.

Crossbow: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (20) + 6 + 1 + 1 - 4 = 24 Point Blank, Bless, Soft Cover
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Confirm: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (10) + 6 + 1 + 1 - 4 = 14
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Round 6, Mid-Round Check

Pillette strains to hear what the Tieflings are discussing.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24

The halfling shudders upon hearing the musings of the mixed-breeds. That would not be a pleasant way to survive, I'm sure.

"তিনি প্রাণে বেঁচে যান, দৃক ব্যর্থতার জন্য তোমাকে শাস্তি, বা পরের বিশ্বের আর্চ প্রভু হবে হবে."

Round 6, Init 13

Seeing and hearing the next line of defense, Pillette steps up, knocks a quarrel, and fires at the nearest cultist.

Crossbow: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (17) + 6 + 1 + 1 - 4 = 21 Point Blank, Bless, Soft Cover
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

"บริการที่เหมาะสมเพื่อพระเจ้าโค้งรวมถึงการชนะเมื่อเป็นไปได้ แต่การทำมากที่สุดของความพ่ายแพ้เมื่อคุณไม่สามารถที่จะดำเนินการออกคำสั่งที่เ หนือกว่าของคุณ ผมขอยืนยันว่าคุณจะไม่ชนะดังนั้นจึงถึงเวลาที่จะยอมแพ้และทำดีที่สุดของคุณที่จ ะอยู่รอดในการต่อสู้อีกครั้งเกรงว่าเจ้านายโค้งจะยิ่งไม่พอใจมากขึ้นจากความล้ม เหลวในการตาย."

Round 5, Init 13

"Mort!" We need to give him some space away from these enemies.

Moving up behind the angry sister, Pillette sees what is likely to be her clearest shot and steps forward before slinging her vial at the nearest skeleton (the one in front of Rae).

Holy Water (Thrown Splash Weapon): 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 6 + 1 + 1 - 4 = 22 Point Blank, Bless, Soft Cover
Damage: 2d4 + 1 ⇒ (2, 1) + 1 = 4

If it hits, +1 hp holy water splash to any undead/outsider creature (skeleton #2?) within 5'.

Round 5, Init 24

Holy water in hand, Pillette sees Rae and Sol solidly strike at the skeletons in front of her. "I'm glad I'm on their side." Without a clear shot, she decides not to expend her one vial at the moment.

Delay

Round 4, Init 24

Watching the Tiefling fall, Pillette looks beyond to see the skeletons, looking for a shot, and trying to think what to use. Fire? Acid? If I miss, I could hit the cheery but bloodthirsty Lady. Realizing that Ascaria's power washed through them. Holy water! That won't hurt!

With a quarrel already loaded, Pillette steps forward and fires a bolt at the nearest skeleton.

Crossbow: 1d20 + 6 + 1 + 1 - 2 - 4 - 4 ⇒ (19) + 6 + 1 + 1 - 2 - 4 - 4 = 171d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6 Precise, Point Blank, Bless, Soft Cover (x2)

After firing, she will retrieve a glass vial from her bandolier.

Round 3, Init 24

Spotting the skeletons, Pillette catalogs her possessions. Can't get a clear shot with a quarrel. What else would work? Fire? Acid?

"Tynan, the corridor isn't quite clear yet. A bleeding tiefling and too many skeletons are in the way." With more nasty surprises coming, no doubt.

Seeing Mort tend the enemy, Pillette readies an action to shoot the Tiefling if it awakens and attacks any of her company.

Round 2, Init 24

Seeing the slit of the first Tiefling and the horror of the second, Pillette curses. No way to convince him now. Quickly assessing that she doesn't have time to stop him, she scampers back, stowing her lock pick on the way and retrieving her crossbow.

"No fighting amongst us now. We're about to have more company." And it's not going to be friendly. Or forgiving.

Round 1, AoO

As the Tiefling moves past, even Pillette's deft fingers can't quite get the vial out of the bandolier in time, so she swipes with her lockpick.

Lock Pick: 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 3 - 4 = 171d2 + 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + (6) + 1 = 9 improvised, sneak attack

Round 1, Init 24

Pillette flips her goggles and looks up wide-eyed at the tall Tiefling pointing the blade at her, a pick quivering in her hand.

"กรุณา เซอร์ ! ฉันแค่ ใบทำในสิ่งที่ ฉันบอก ! ฉันอาจจะเป็น ประโยชน์อย่างมาก กับคุณถ้าคุณ ไม่ให้พวกเขา ทำให้ฉันเจ็บ !"

She looks in fear at the well-armed group of tall folk behind her and tries to scurry away to the closest empty space (which would be through the legs of the Tieflings in front of her).

Acrobatics (tumble through Tiefling 1's square): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29

"โปรด ให้ฉัน ออกจากนี้!"

Rather wary, before continuing the halfing will listen at the door, trying to keep some attention on the lock.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17

She turns back to those down the hall, gesturing to the door and a lock pick. If we aren't waiting to parley, and instead we are going to 'get them'....

Assuming she doesn't notice anyone working the lock or coming through the door...

The halfling puts her bow down, slips her goggles into position and raises her pick. She'll look back, waiting for the "get the evil cultists" crowd to move forward in position before she starts to work on the lock, or to see if they will wave her off.