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I had a lot of fun :-)

I think that we definitely proved that mid-level gestalt synthesists are a force to be reckoned with!

I will say that I would be interested in another game, moving forward :-)

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 3 + 2 = 8.

Nope. Nothing to see here ;-)

Raven takes the opportunity to answer any and all questions, describing exactly what transpired.

"Could it have anything to do with the demiplane we went to as part of the Breaching? There were a number of devils there, including some quite powerful ones..."

Raven shrugs.

"Well, there is but one way to find out - let's go outside, and see what we can find..."

So saying, he follows Angelo out of the building.

There is still a bearded devil, Angelo, if you would like to do the honors ;-)

Actually, it is 106 and 93 points of damage; shouldn't that have killed one of the Erinyes, only leaving two to Unholy Blight?

Will: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (8) + 24 = 32.
Will: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (11) + 24 = 35.

Ignoring the worst of the Erinyes' magical onslaught, Raven rips into the remaining Erinyes...

Erinyes #2:

Claw #1: 1d20 + 21 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 21 + 1 + 2 = 31, for 2d6 + 16 ⇒ (5, 3) + 16 = 24 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage +2d6 ⇒ (4, 4) = 8 Holy damage.

Erinyes #3:

Claw #2: 1d20 + 21 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 21 + 1 + 2 = 40, for 2d6 + 16 ⇒ (4, 5) + 16 = 25 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage +2d6 ⇒ (4, 5) = 9 Holy damage.

Claw #3: 1d20 + 21 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 21 + 1 + 2 = 38, for 2d6 + 16 ⇒ (1, 2) + 16 = 19 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage +2d6 ⇒ (5, 2) = 7 Holy damage.

Rend (2 claws): 2d6 + 21 ⇒ (4, 5) + 21 = 30 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage +2d6 ⇒ (5, 2) = 7 Holy damage.

Claw #4: 1d20 + 21 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 21 + 1 + 2 = 30, for 2d6 + 16 ⇒ (6, 5) + 16 = 27 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage +2d6 ⇒ (2, 2) = 4 Holy damage.

...his first blow taking off the head of the heavily injured one, then his remaining blows ripping the final erinyes into small chunks of quivering flesh.

Raven winces when he sees the students 'flame-grilled'.

Ignoring the bearded devils, Raven concentrates on the Erinyes...

Commencing on whichever one is receiving the least 'aid', and working my way up to the one receiving the most 'aid'.

Erinyes #1:

Claw #1: 1d20 + 21 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 21 + 1 + 2 = 39, for 2d6 + 16 ⇒ (6, 4) + 16 = 26 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage +2d6 ⇒ (5, 3) = 8 Holy damage.

Claw #2: 1d20 + 21 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 21 + 1 + 2 = 34, for 2d6 + 16 ⇒ (4, 4) + 16 = 24 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage +2d6 ⇒ (5, 6) = 11 Holy damage.

Rend (2 claws): 2d6 + 21 ⇒ (3, 6) + 21 = 30 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage +2d6 ⇒ (2, 5) = 7 Holy damage.

Erinyes #2:

Claw #3: 1d20 + 21 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 21 + 1 + 2 = 28, for 2d6 + 16 ⇒ (6, 2) + 16 = 24 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage +2d6 ⇒ (5, 6) = 11 Holy damage.

Claw #4: 1d20 + 21 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 21 + 1 + 2 = 36, for 2d6 + 16 ⇒ (5, 2) + 16 = 23 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage +2d6 ⇒ (2, 4) = 6 Holy damage.

Rend (2 claws): 2d6 + 21 ⇒ (2, 2) + 21 = 25 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage +2d6 ⇒ (1, 3) = 4 Holy damage.

...eviscerating one, and nearly shredding a second.

I was counting on a lack of combat reflexes, but sure, I will take the hit.

Raven hurls himself forward, moving around the side of the room, presenting a dangerous threat to the flying devils!

Double move to 'pin' the Erinyes to the wall.

Reflex: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (1) + 20 = 21.

Wreathed in ice, but still sensing an opening, Raven falls upon the Devil...

Claw #1: 1d20 + 21 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 21 + 1 + 2 = 34, for 2d6 + 16 ⇒ (3, 5) + 16 = 24 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage +2d6 ⇒ (6, 1) = 7 Holy damage.

Claw #2: 1d20 + 21 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 21 + 1 + 2 = 36, for 2d6 + 16 ⇒ (6, 1) + 16 = 23 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage +2d6 ⇒ (3, 4) = 7 Holy damage.

Rend (2 claws): 2d6 + 21 ⇒ (6, 1) + 21 = 28 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage +2d6 ⇒ (6, 3) = 9 Holy damage.

Claw #3: 1d20 + 21 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 21 + 1 + 2 = 40, for 2d6 + 16 ⇒ (3, 4) + 16 = 23 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage +2d6 ⇒ (1, 3) = 4 Holy damage.

Claw #4: 1d20 + 21 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 21 + 1 + 2 = 36, for 2d6 + 16 ⇒ (6, 2) + 16 = 24 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage +2d6 ⇒ (3, 2) = 5 Holy damage.

Rend (2 claws): 2d6 + 21 ⇒ (5, 3) + 21 = 29 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage +2d6 ⇒ (2, 5) = 7 Holy damage.

...finishing the job that Rotann started, rending it limb from limb.

I know, but it looks scary, and I don't want to take a full attack from it with reduced AC ;-) Thanks for the suggestion, though :-)

Raven nods his thanks to Rotann, and with new-found speed, flies up to reach the Devil...

No attack, just moving into melee range before it has a chance to act.

Raven nods in satisfaction.

"Right then, it sounds like there is still work to be done... Gentlemen? Let's go."

He then heads back outside, to look for the next crisis to fix.

No worries!

Exhaling loudly in relief, Raven addresses the students:

"Students: There do not appear to be any more of these Devils in here at present, but there are still plenty of Devils outside. Now is the time to take stock of your injuries and injured."

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 11 + 2 = 31.

He then turns to Rost.

"Is there anything you can do for them?"

Nothing drastic; maybe a channel to get them on their feet, or do you think that would be overkill?

I don't mean to be a pain, but I do currently have See Invisibility running; shouldn't I have been able to see it?

Raven turns his attention to the un-injured devils, targeting the one closest to his companions first, then taking a crack at the one through the wall...

Devil #1:

Claw #1: 1d20 + 21 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 21 + 1 + 2 = 28, for 2d6 + 16 ⇒ (3, 1) + 16 = 20 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage +2d6 ⇒ (4, 5) = 9 Holy damage.

Claw #2: 1d20 + 21 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 21 + 1 + 2 = 42, for 2d6 + 16 ⇒ (1, 4) + 16 = 21 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage +2d6 ⇒ (4, 3) = 7 Holy damage.

Rend (2 claws): 2d6 + 21 ⇒ (6, 5) + 21 = 32 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage +2d6 ⇒ (5, 4) = 9 Holy damage.

98 total.

Devil #2:

Claw #3: 1d20 + 21 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 21 + 1 + 2 = 43, for 2d6 + 16 ⇒ (5, 3) + 16 = 24 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage +2d6 ⇒ (5, 2) = 7 Holy damage.

Claw #4: 1d20 + 21 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 21 + 1 + 2 = 38, for 2d6 + 16 ⇒ (5, 1) + 16 = 22 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage +2d6 ⇒ (3, 6) = 9 Holy damage.

Rend (2 claws): 2d6 + 21 ⇒ (6, 4) + 21 = 31 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage +2d6 ⇒ (3, 6) = 9 Holy damage.

102 total.

...his barrage of attacks leaving both still standing, albeit grievously wounded.

Raven nods his thanks to Rotann, and then reaches through the gap in the ice to rip the devil to shreds, before turning his remaining attacks upon the summoned one!

Devil #1:

Claw #1: 1d20 + 21 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 21 + 1 + 2 = 37, for 2d6 + 16 ⇒ (6, 3) + 16 = 25 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage +2d6 ⇒ (6, 5) = 11 Holy damage.

Claw #2: 1d20 + 21 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 21 + 1 + 2 = 28, for 2d6 + 16 ⇒ (4, 4) + 16 = 24 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage +2d6 ⇒ (6, 5) = 11 Holy damage.

Rend (2 claws): 2d6 + 21 ⇒ (2, 3) + 21 = 26 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage +2d6 ⇒ (1, 6) = 7 Holy damage.

Devil #2:

Claw #3: 1d20 + 21 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 21 + 1 + 2 = 36, for 2d6 + 16 ⇒ (3, 6) + 16 = 25 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage +2d6 ⇒ (1, 3) = 4 Holy damage.

Claw #4: 1d20 + 21 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 21 + 1 + 2 = 30, for 2d6 + 16 ⇒ (4, 2) + 16 = 22 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage +2d6 ⇒ (2, 6) = 8 Holy damage.

Rend (2 claws): 2d6 + 21 ⇒ (1, 1) + 21 = 23 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage +2d6 ⇒ (4, 3) = 7 Holy damage.

Raven rips his way out of the net, and then hustles in the direction of the Hall of Whispers...

At the last minute, Raven manages to dodge what would have been a vicious blow, delivering a punishing blow of his own in return...

Negating the hit with Crane Style/Wing, and taking an AoO due to Crane Riposte.

Devil #1:

Claw (AoO): 1d20 + 21 + 1 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 21 + 1 + 2 - 2 = 42, for 2d6 + 16 ⇒ (1, 1) + 16 = 18 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage + 2d6 ⇒ (5, 2) = 7 Holy damage.

Claw, Crit confirmation: 1d20 + 21 + 1 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 21 + 1 + 2 - 2 = 35, for 2d6 + 16 ⇒ (1, 5) + 16 = 22 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage + 2d6 ⇒ (4, 5) = 9 Holy damage.

Claw #1: 1d20 + 21 + 1 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 21 + 1 + 2 - 2 = 31, for 2d6 + 16 ⇒ (1, 5) + 16 = 22 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage + 2d6 ⇒ (4, 2) = 6 Holy damage.

Claw #2: 1d20 + 21 + 1 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 21 + 1 + 2 - 2 = 40, for 2d6 + 16 ⇒ (1, 2) + 16 = 19 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage + 2d6 ⇒ (6, 4) = 10 Holy damage.

Rend (2 claws): 2d6 + 21 ⇒ (6, 4) + 21 = 31 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage + 2d6 ⇒ (4, 4) = 8 Holy damage.

152 damage total.

Devil #2:

Claw #3: 1d20 + 21 + 1 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 21 + 1 + 2 - 2 = 34, for 2d6 + 16 ⇒ (4, 4) + 16 = 24 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage + 2d6 ⇒ (2, 2) = 4 Holy damage.

Claw #4: 1d20 + 21 + 1 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 21 + 1 + 2 - 2 = 36, for 2d6 + 16 ⇒ (3, 3) + 16 = 22 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage + 2d6 ⇒ (4, 4) = 8 Holy damage.

Rend (2 claws): 2d6 + 21 ⇒ (3, 2) + 21 = 26 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage + 2d6 ⇒ (1, 1) = 2 Holy damage.

86 damage total.

...and then ripping the two remaining creatures to pieces!

Raven adopts a martial arts pose (entering Crane Style), and unleashes on the closest devils!

Devil #1:

Claw #1: 1d20 + 21 + 1 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 21 + 1 + 2 - 2 = 37, for 2d6 + 16 ⇒ (1, 4) + 16 = 21 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage + 2d6 ⇒ (6, 5) = 11 Holy damage.

Claw #2: 1d20 + 21 + 1 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (10) + 21 + 1 + 2 - 2 = 32, for 2d6 + 16 ⇒ (4, 2) + 16 = 22 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage + 2d6 ⇒ (4, 3) = 7 Holy damage.

Rend (2 claws): 2d6 + 21 ⇒ (2, 5) + 21 = 28 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage + 2d6 ⇒ (6, 1) = 7 Holy damage.

96 damage total.

Devil #2:

Claw #3: 1d20 + 21 + 1 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 21 + 1 + 2 - 2 = 31, for 2d6 + 16 ⇒ (4, 3) + 16 = 23 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage + 2d6 ⇒ (2, 3) = 5 Holy damage.

Claw #4: 1d20 + 21 + 1 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 21 + 1 + 2 - 2 = 42, for 2d6 + 16 ⇒ (4, 6) + 16 = 26 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage + 2d6 ⇒ (2, 2) = 4 Holy damage.

Claw #4, crit confirmation: 1d20 + 21 + 1 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 21 + 1 + 2 - 2 = 40, for 2d6 + 16 ⇒ (2, 2) + 16 = 20 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage + 2d6 ⇒ (3, 1) = 4 Holy damage.

Rend (2 claws): 2d6 + 21 ⇒ (1, 6) + 21 = 28 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage + 2d6 ⇒ (5, 5) = 10 Holy damage.

120 damage total.

Raven shrugs at Rotann's question.

"I would be happy to take the Runestone. Beyond that, I have no particular desire to claim any of the other items for personal use."

He then turns to regard the circle.

"Hmmm... It looks like this is our way out of here. Shall we?"

When the others are ready, Raven takes a deep breath, and steps into the circle...

Raven nods.

"That seems reasonable to me. I, for one, will be happy to leave this place behind."

@Rigor Rictus: Raven *always* fights defensively; that is why it is included in his attack macro (on his character page), and his AC, as a standard feature, in the same way that Power Attack used to be (until this level). I apologise if that was not clear :-/

Breathing a sigh of relief, Raven steps up to the remaining Devil, and rips it apart.

Claw #1: 1d20 + 21 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 21 + 2 + 1 = 29, for 2d6 + 16 ⇒ (5, 3) + 16 = 24 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage +2d6 ⇒ (2, 1) = 3 Holy damage.

Claw #2: 1d20 + 21 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 21 + 2 + 1 = 34, for 2d6 + 16 ⇒ (5, 6) + 16 = 27 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage +2d6 ⇒ (2, 6) = 8 Holy damage.

Claw #3: 1d20 + 21 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 21 + 2 + 1 = 34, for 2d6 + 16 ⇒ (3, 6) + 16 = 25 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage +2d6 ⇒ (1, 4) = 5 Holy damage.

Claw #4: 1d20 + 21 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 21 + 2 + 1 = 25, for 2d6 + 16 ⇒ (4, 4) + 16 = 24 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage +2d6 ⇒ (3, 1) = 4 Holy damage.

Claw, Haste: 1d20 + 21 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 21 + 2 + 1 = 36, for 2d6 + 16 ⇒ (1, 5) + 16 = 22 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage +2d6 ⇒ (2, 5) = 7 Holy damage.

Rend #1: 2d6 + 21 ⇒ (2, 4) + 21 = 27 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage +2d6 ⇒ (3, 3) = 6 Holy damage.

Rend #2: 2d6 + 21 ⇒ (4, 2) + 21 = 27 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage +2d6 ⇒ (4, 4) = 8 Holy damage.

Re: Aid Another, you said that two of the Devils were using it because they could not reach us; since they can't reach us, I believe they can't use the 'Aid Another' action...

Aid Another

In melee combat, you can help a friend attack or defend by distracting or interfering with an opponent. If you're in position to make a melee attack on an opponent that is engaging a friend in melee combat, you can attempt to aid your friend as a standard action. You make an attack roll against AC 10. If you succeed, your friend gains either a +2 bonus on his next attack roll against that opponent or a +2 bonus to AC against that opponent's next attack (your choice), as long as that attack comes before the beginning of your next turn. Multiple characters can aid the same friend, and similar bonuses stack.

You can also use this standard action to help a friend in other ways, such as when he is affected by a spell, or to assist another character's skill check.

A blow from one of the devils comes close to hitting Raven, until, with preternatural, crane-like grace, he deflects it at the last moment, taking a swing of his own at the offending devil... (thanks to Crane Riposte)

Claw, AoO: 1d20 + 21 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 21 + 1 + 2 = 31, for 2d6 + 16 ⇒ (6, 3) + 16 = 25 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage + 2d6 ⇒ (5, 3) = 8 Holy damage.

Raven then channels divine fury (declaring smite], and unleashes a frenzy on the Contract Devil, his arms surrounded by a blurred corona of golden light...

Claw #1: 1d20 + 21 + 1 + 2 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 21 + 1 + 2 + 7 = 49, for 2d6 + 16 + 4 ⇒ (6, 6) + 16 + 4 = 32 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage + 2d6 ⇒ (6, 3) = 9 Holy damage.

Claw #2: 1d20 + 21 + 1 + 2 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 21 + 1 + 2 + 7 = 33, for 2d6 + 16 + 2 ⇒ (5, 4) + 16 + 2 = 27 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage + 2d6 ⇒ (4, 1) = 5 Holy damage.

Claw #3: 1d20 + 21 + 1 + 2 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 21 + 1 + 2 + 7 = 45, for 2d6 + 16 + 2 ⇒ (4, 6) + 16 + 2 = 28 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage + 2d6 ⇒ (3, 2) = 5 Holy damage.

Claw #4: 1d20 + 21 + 1 + 2 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 21 + 1 + 2 + 7 = 49, for 2d6 + 16 + 2 ⇒ (2, 4) + 16 + 2 = 24 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage + 2d6 ⇒ (5, 5) = 10 Holy damage.

Claw, Haste: 1d20 + 21 + 1 + 2 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 21 + 1 + 2 + 7 = 37, for 2d6 + 16 + 2 ⇒ (1, 5) + 16 + 2 = 24 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage + 2d6 ⇒ (4, 5) = 9 Holy damage.

Rend #1: 2d6 + 21 + 2 ⇒ (4, 6) + 21 + 2 = 33 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage + 2d6 ⇒ (6, 2) = 8 Holy damage.

Rend #2: 2d6 + 21 + 2 ⇒ (5, 3) + 21 + 2 = 31 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage + 2d6 ⇒ (5, 2) = 7 Holy damage.

Sure, I will Dimension Door there.

"Angelo, call out the positioning of our foes, and I will Teleport to assist."

Basically, looking for a description of where in the room is free so that Raven can Dimension Door there.

Raven nods.

"Let me know if you spot him, and I will move to assist. I think Rotann has the situation here well under control."

Claw #1: 1d20 + 21 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 21 + 2 + 1 = 29, for 2d6 + 16 ⇒ (1, 3) + 16 = 20 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage +2d6 ⇒ (5, 5) = 10 Holy damage.

Claw #2: 1d20 + 21 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 21 + 2 + 1 = 26, for 2d6 + 16 ⇒ (4, 5) + 16 = 25 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage +2d6 ⇒ (5, 4) = 9 Holy damage.

Claw #3: 1d20 + 21 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 21 + 2 + 1 = 41, for 2d6 + 16 ⇒ (4, 3) + 16 = 23 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage +2d6 ⇒ (1, 2) = 3 Holy damage.

Claw #4: 1d20 + 21 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 21 + 2 + 1 = 38, for 2d6 + 16 ⇒ (6, 4) + 16 = 26 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage +2d6 ⇒ (4, 1) = 5 Holy damage.

Claw, Haste: 1d20 + 21 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 21 + 2 + 1 = 25, for 2d6 + 16 ⇒ (3, 2) + 16 = 21 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage +2d6 ⇒ (5, 4) = 9 Holy damage.

Rend: 2d6 + 21 ⇒ (3, 3) + 21 = 27 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage +2d6 ⇒ (5, 2) = 7 Holy damage.

Raven slams into the big devil, hitting it several times, and rending flesh.

87 damage total.

Seeing that the large Devil appears to be concentrating, and deciding that he would prefer *not* to wait to see what the results of that are, Raven flies forward, and attempts to disrupt his concentration.

Claw: 1d20 + 21 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 21 + 2 + 1 = 31, for 2d6 + 16 ⇒ (1, 4) + 16 = 21 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage +2d6 ⇒ (2, 5) = 7 Holy damage.

Since no-one has actually said anything...

Raven edges forward (5' step), and unleashes a full-attack on the big devil!

Claw #1: 1d20 + 21 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 21 + 2 + 1 = 36, for 2d6 + 16 ⇒ (1, 3) + 16 = 20 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage +2d6 ⇒ (3, 4) = 7 Holy damage.

Claw #2: 1d20 + 21 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 21 + 2 + 1 = 25, for 2d6 + 16 ⇒ (5, 6) + 16 = 27 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage +2d6 ⇒ (5, 4) = 9 Holy damage.

Claw #3: 1d20 + 21 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 21 + 2 + 1 = 40, for 2d6 + 16 ⇒ (4, 1) + 16 = 21 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage +2d6 ⇒ (5, 2) = 7 Holy damage.

Claw #4: 1d20 + 21 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 21 + 2 + 1 = 40, for 2d6 + 16 ⇒ (1, 3) + 16 = 20 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage +2d6 ⇒ (4, 3) = 7 Holy damage.

Claw, Haste: 1d20 + 21 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 21 + 2 + 1 = 29, for 2d6 + 16 ⇒ (2, 5) + 16 = 23 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage +2d6 ⇒ (1, 5) = 6 Holy damage.

Reflex: 1d20 + 20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 20 + 2 + 1 = 34.

Raven somehow manages to dodge between the flames, and is completely unscathed when the fireball clears.

Raven 5' steps closer, adopts a martial arts pose (activating Crane Style and Dragon Style), and unleashes a full attack on the Gylou!

Claw #1: 1d20 + 21 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 21 + 2 + 1 = 39, for 2d6 + 16 ⇒ (1, 2) + 16 = 19 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage +2d6 ⇒ (2, 2) = 4 Holy damage.

Claw #2: 1d20 + 21 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 21 + 2 + 1 = 26, for 2d6 + 16 ⇒ (2, 4) + 16 = 22 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage +2d6 ⇒ (6, 6) = 12 Holy damage.

Claw #3: 1d20 + 21 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 21 + 2 + 1 = 34, for 2d6 + 16 ⇒ (6, 3) + 16 = 25 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage +2d6 ⇒ (6, 5) = 11 Holy damage.

Claw #4: 1d20 + 21 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 21 + 2 + 1 = 27, for 2d6 + 16 ⇒ (2, 2) + 16 = 20 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage +2d6 ⇒ (5, 3) = 8 Holy damage.

Claw, Haste: 1d20 + 21 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 21 + 2 + 1 = 25, for 2d6 + 16 ⇒ (4, 4) + 16 = 24 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage +2d6 ⇒ (1, 3) = 4 Holy damage.

@Rotann: Unless I am missing something, 7th level Eidolon is 6HD, 9th level Eidolon is 7HD - so why have you gained 2HD worth of temp hp?

I would certainly be happy to have a few more temp hp :-D

Level 7 to 9:

+2 Levels of Summoner, +1 level of Monk, +1 level of Fighter

+1 Cha

+2 BAB

+2 Fort, +1 Ref, +2 Will

+1d10+1d8+6 hp

Skills: +2 Knowledge(Arcana), +2 Knowledge(Planes), +2 Perception, +4 Fly, +4 UMD

FC: +0.5 Evolution points

Bonus Feats: Crane Wing, Weapon Specialization (Claw)
Level 9 Feat: Crane Riposte

+1 1st, +1 2nd, +2 3rd level spell slots

Spells Known: +2 3rd level

+1d10+5 temp hp

+3.5 Evolution points

Change: Ability Increase(Strength) to Ability Increase(Charisma)
New Evolution: Large

"I agree, let's just go in, and destroy them."

As soon as Raven wakes, refreshed, he offers a silent prayer to the Gods in thanks for not losing any more party members.

He then quickly meditates, summoning his protective shell, and starts casting buffs.

Expeditious Retreat, Mage Armor, Protection from Evil, extended Barkskin, See Invisibility, extended Heroism, extended Greater Magic Fang.

"Right, let's finish this!"

Raven stares blankly as the momentary distortion reveals that the door is slightly ajar.

No ranks in Spellcraft ;-)

"Hmmm... I guess that would explain why she was able to bypass our guard; perhaps we should spike the door shut?"

He then glances over the vellum scroll.

Raven understands Infernal...

Otherwise, no specific interest in any of the items from the woman.

Before going to bed, Raven does his best to staunch his wounds...

Lay on Hands: 7d6 ⇒ (2, 3, 3, 2, 2, 4, 5) = 21.

Lesser Rejuvenate Eidolon: 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9.

"Rost, could I get you to give me a hand? That woman's blades were a tad painful..."

Which of course begs the question: How did she get in here...?

If no-one else is interested, I would be happy to claim the belt.

Raven shrugs.

"Well, I assumed that the guard would have noticed the door opening..."

He then turns to the body thoughtfully.

"Hmmm... We should see what the woman had on her as well..."

"How about this time, we shut the door, so that an invisible creature can't simply walk in...?"

I am not complaining about how things were handled; Raven is the one grumbling, not me ;-)

Eh. Let's find out if it is actually her before we start throwing blame around ;-)

Hey, I wanted to leave her tied up.

Taking advantage of the creature's temporary blindness, Raven jumps to his feet, and takes a swing...

Claw: 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 11 + 2 = 29, for 1d8 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18 Magical, Good-aligned S/B damage, +2d6 ⇒ (6, 3) = 9 Holy damage, if evil.

Coughing blood, his body perforated by numerous nasty wounds, Raven looks inward, finds his centre of calm, and casts a spell...

Summon Eidolon, casting defensively: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (14) + 13 = 27.

Concentration check versus continuous damage: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (13) + 13 = 26.

...causing his body to be surrounded by its familiar cocoon of righteous fury!

Still flat-footed, but at least my AC went up a tad ;-)

Doesn't bleed happen on your turn in initiative? Unless I act in the surprise round, therefore, shouldn't I *not* take bleed in the surprise round? I realise I am reaching, but I am on a disturbingly small number of hp ;-)

Oh, all of the attacks are the same kind of attack? Alright... He may have just survived this...

Initial damage: 32 damage + 7 bleed.
Surprise round: 28 damage.
Round 1: (miss due to Nat 1) + 10 damage (rest negated with Jingasa).

Is my math right there?

I can't use the Jingasa, since I was asleep when I took the damage ;-)

Not that it matters, since Raven is very, very dead anyway (as he only has 90 hit points when not fused), but should whatever attacked Raven have gotten two attacks in the surprise round? Unless you are pouncing, you normally only get one attack in a surprise round...

Actually, the class bonuses are a bit higher than that, when you stack the levels in the right order to maximise saving throws (Fighter/Paladin/Fighter/Paladin/Barbarian/Fighter (gaining bonus from Summoner this level)/Monk)

Fort +2

Class bonuses +11

Charisma +6

Cloak +2

Shielded Meld +2

When not fused, that becomes +21

Taking advantage of the creature's temporary blindness, Raven unleashes a full attack on it.

Claw #1: 1d20 + 11 + 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 11 + 2 + 1 + 2 = 19, for 1d8 + 12 + 2d6 ⇒ (3) + 12 + (3, 6) = 24 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage.

Claw #2: 1d20 + 11 + 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 11 + 2 + 1 + 2 = 21, for 1d8 + 12 + 2d6 ⇒ (5) + 12 + (3, 6) = 26 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage.

Claw #3: 1d20 + 11 + 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 11 + 2 + 1 + 2 = 23, for 1d8 + 12 + 2d6 ⇒ (5) + 12 + (3, 5) = 25 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage.

Claw #4: 1d20 + 11 + 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 11 + 2 + 1 + 2 = 20, for 1d8 + 12 + 2d6 ⇒ (8) + 12 + (2, 3) = 25 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage.

Claw, Haste: 1d20 + 11 + 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 11 + 2 + 1 + 2 = 17, for 1d8 + 12 + 2d6 ⇒ (8) + 12 + (4, 3) = 27 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage.

Rend: 1d8 + 12 + 2d6 ⇒ (1) + 12 + (5, 3) = 21 Magical, Good-aligned, S/B damage.

Those are some terrible rolls, but against blind (flat-footed) AC, that should be three hits and a rend, which should be enough to take him down.

Sorry, I have been doing night-shifts, which has kind of knocked my circadian rhythm for six :-/

Reeling from the sheer evil directed at him, Raven nonetheless rushes forward to engage the spined beast.

Claw: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (11) + 11 = 22, for 1d8 + 12 + 2d6 ⇒ (6) + 12 + (1, 4) = 23 Magical, Good-aligned damage.