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Profession Sailor: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22

Sarma's sacred protections block the worms blow, allowing him to retaliate, praying for more power to his attacks!

Halberd on 2, Power Attack, Furious Focus, Bane Undead: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 13 + 2 = 17
Damage on 2: 1d10 + 9 + 6 + 2 + 2d6 ⇒ (7) + 9 + 6 + 2 + (2, 4) = 30
Halberd Iterative on 2, Power Attack, Bane Undead: 1d20 + 13 - 5 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 13 - 5 + 2 = 23
Damage on 2: 1d10 + 9 + 6 + 2 + 2d6 ⇒ (4) + 9 + 6 + 2 + (2, 4) = 27

Current Buffs:
See Invisibility: Lots of minutes
Clay Skin: DR5 (30/40)
Shield of Faith: +3 Deflection
Judgement of Protection: +2 Sacred AC
Judgement of Healing: Fast Healing 3
Divine Favor: Just expired
Bane Undead: 2/8 rounds

Fort Save: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19
Fort Save: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12

Shrugging off the first putrid bite, Sarma gags at the filthy flesh that buffets him. As the worm tries to latch on, the talisman at his neck glows, allowing him to effortlessly slip free!

"Keltheald, grant me your protection against these foul worms!" Sarma raises his halberd to strike back as he calls out to his patron once more.

Talisman of Freedom activates for 3 rounds of freedom of movement, Judgement is active for AC and fast healing.

Halberd on 1, Power Attack, Furious Focus, Divine Favor, Fate's Favored: 1d20 + 13 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 13 + 1 + 1 = 26
Damage on 1, Power Attack, Divine Favor, Fate's Favored: 1d10 + 9 + 6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 9 + 6 + 1 + 1 = 27
Halberd Iterative on 1, Power Attack, Divine Favor, Fate's Favored: 1d20 + 13 - 5 - 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 13 - 5 - 2 + 1 + 1 = 26
Damage on 1, Power Attack, Divine Favor, Fate's Favored: 1d10 + 9 + 6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 9 + 6 + 1 + 1 = 27

Stepping closer to Zinkyudo, Sarma calls out to Karasuma. "Keep hitting it!" He reaches for the wand in the Abadaran's other hand, ready to activate the negative energy within.

Inflict Light Wounds on the Fly: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8 Assuming Zinkyudo allows him to take it.

Floating over to the beleagured Fly, Sarma takes the proffered flask and hurls it point blank at the swarming worms, praying to his lord for accuracy.

Ranged Touch, Judgement, Divine Favor, Fate's Favored: 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 8 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 24
Fire Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Switching Judgement to attack bonus and fast healing.

Fort Save: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24

Standing strong against the filthy worms, Sarma quickly moves away from the squirming net.

"Then we will have to make his distraction worthwhile." Sarma floats up off the floor of the temple, curving in an arc to strike at the worms from the side!

Halberd on Wormy, Power Attack, Furious Focus, Bane, Divine Favor, Fate's Favored: 1d20 + 13 + 2 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 13 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 32
Damage, Power Attack, Bane, Divine Favor, Fate's Favored: 1d10 + 9 + 6 + 2 + 2d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 9 + 6 + 2 + (2, 2) + 1 + 1 = 25

Swift action to Bane (Vermin) again, adjusting Judgement next turn if able.

Nodding, Sarma delves into Zinkyudo's pack for the designated potion, drinking it down.

Sarma continues to wait.

Definitely taking Lunge as his next feat.

Sarma waits for an opportunity to land a blow, his holy protections slowly soothing his wounds.

"Keltheald, give me strength..." Sarma mutters in preparation for the undead horror's assault.

Divine Favor and switching Judgement back to AC and fast healing.

Realizing his mistake in time, Sarma abandons his offense towards the worm, moving to join the Fly against the wall. Touching his diminutive ally, he prays for Keltheald to bring them to relative safety. As the heat of the wall radiates across them, he knows he has succeeded. He raises a hand and beckons for Zinkyudo and Karasuma to join him.

50ft of dimensional hop to get them both against the far wall. Casting communal resist energy on the next turn once everyone is in reach.

AoO, Bane, Power Attack: 1d20 + 13 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 13 + 2 - 2 = 17
Damage, Bane, Power Attack: 1d10 + 9 + 2 + 6 + 2d6 ⇒ (9) + 9 + 2 + 6 + (3, 4) = 33

Seeing the remaining foe out of reach, Sarma focuses inward. "Your magic will fail you, Joktan, and you will fall!" The force of the threat erupts outward, a burst of flame rushing over the worms.

SR if needed: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20
Intimidate to Demoralize: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (6) + 16 = 22
Blistering Invective Damage: 1d10 ⇒ 9 DC15 Reflex to avoid catching fire.

Adding fast healing to Judgement now that I remember I can. Also switching to damage bonus as well, letting Bane lapse.

Seeing the ease at which the worm tears life from him, Sarma considers praying for healing but decides that the faster he strikes down the monster the better all have a chance to survive.

Halberd, Bane, Power Attack, Furious Focus: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 13 + 2 = 35
Damage, Bane, Power Attack: 1d10 + 9 + 2 + 6 + 2d6 ⇒ (4) + 9 + 2 + 6 + (4, 1) = 26
Halberd Iterative, Bane, Power Attack: 1d20 + 8 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 8 + 2 - 2 = 28
Damage, Bane, Power Attack: 1d10 + 9 + 2 + 6 + 2d6 ⇒ (1) + 9 + 2 + 6 + (2, 4) = 24

Swift action to shift Bane to vermin, because worms.

Seeing the wight still standing, Sarma strikes it down as well!

Halberd on 5, Bane, Combat Expertise, Flanking: 1d20 + 13 + 2 - 2 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 13 + 2 - 2 + 2 = 30
Damage on 5: 1d10 + 9 + 2 + 2d6 ⇒ (7) + 9 + 2 + (6, 1) = 25

Moving to aid the fallen Pathfinder, Sarma steps to strike down the wight with a mighty swing!

Iterative Halberd Attack on 2, Bane, Power Attack, Combat Expertise: 1d20 + 13 + 2 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (3) + 13 + 2 - 2 - 2 = 14
Damage on 2: 1d10 + 9 + 2 + 6 + 2d6 ⇒ (3) + 9 + 2 + 6 + (2, 5) = 27

Halberd on 4, Power Attack, Furious Focus, Bane, Combat Expertise: 1d20 + 13 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 13 + 2 - 2 = 20
Damage, Power Attack, Bane: 1d10 + 9 + 6 + 2 + 2d6 ⇒ (1) + 9 + 6 + 2 + (3, 1) = 22

Seeing himself surrounded, Sarma lashes out at one wight before concentrating to remove himself from danger!

SLA Concentration: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 20
That's only enough for a 2nd level effect, so I think Dimensional Hop fails? If the concentration check wasn't necessary, Sarma will just use the move action to get out of full attack range.

Seeing the undead still standing, Sarma swings his halberd for its neck this time!

Halberd on 1, Bane, Power Attack, Furious Focus: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 13 + 2 = 23
Damage: 1d10 + 9 + 6 + 2d6 ⇒ (7) + 9 + 6 + (5, 6) = 33

As the body falls, Sarma blinks from existence, appearing opposite his ally across the room!

Seeing his ally fleeing, Sarma grimaces and remains where he is.

Activating Bane (Undead), then using Dimensional Steps to get into position.

Halberd AoO, Power Attack: 1d20 + 13 - 2 ⇒ (8) + 13 - 2 = 19
Damage: 1d10 + 9 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 9 + 6 = 20

"Be with you in a moment, Karasuma!"

Will Save: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20 Close one!

Feeling the effects wash over him, Sarma prepares to aid his allies!

Going to be glad about my spell selection.

"Judgement is upon you, monster!" Sarma calls in response, seizing the opportunity to assist his ally's advance. With a hook of his halberd, he attempts to send the wight tumbling!

Tandem Trip on 1, Combat Expertise: 1d20 + 13 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 13 - 2 = 29
Tandem Trip on 1, Combat Expertise: 1d20 + 13 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 13 - 2 = 25

Rolling twice and taking the better thanks to the Fly threatening. Activating Judgement of Protection, AC is now 26.

Knowledge Religion: 1d20 + 9 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 9 + 3 = 24
Knowledge Nature: 1d20 + 9 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 9 + 3 = 13

Could have used those in reverse...

Long term buffs before entering the spooky scary temple:
Shield of Faith
Clay Skin
See Invisibility (if previous casting has expired)

"A soul should also not be bound to the same horizon for eternity. I think your lord would also agree that the freedom to move and associate with new markets is a vital concern." The negative charge of the wand restores the gash inflicted by the Pharasmin warrior to unliving wholeness as Zink activates it upon Sarma.

ILW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
ILW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

"Zinkyudo, I believe that was an echo of our late comrade. Are you able to bless this ground in order to set things right? I believe it will need some of that holy water, friend Fly." Sarma examines the surrounding swamp to confirm the best place to perform the ritual.

Sarma will explain everything in the spoiler to the party.

Knowledge Religion: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26

"A restless spirit haunts this place!" Sarma calls out in warning, praying for divine energy to dispel the aura of the haunt!

CLW: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12
Touch Attack, if needed: 1d20 ⇒ 18

"Thank you again for your assistance. We will deal with this temple in your stead as recompense." Sarma bows politely before the party departs the village and Kuryn's company.

Ready to go!

Knowledge Religion: 1d20 ⇒ 16

"Harsh words will not undo what has been done. He offers in good faith, in my view."

"Your help is appreciated. If there is nothing else, we should let them attend to these souls while we are on our way." Sarma suggests to his comrades.

"That is incredibly unfortunate. I'm sure we all appreciate your wisdom in recognizing our situation before such tragedy was repeated. If they are still whole, we may be able to return them home for proper burial."

"I am Sarma, servant of Keltheald. We are happy to help escort these souls to safety, but we are also seeking our own lost. Our society sent another team disguised as we are, but they have not returned. Their leader is known as Joktan Heth. Any information you can provide would be helpful."

"Hunting may not be good here. We will try."

Survival: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 10 + 2 = 29 +4 if Track applies.

Following behind, Sarma remains silent, watching the houses of the town for anything that might emerge.

"I agree with our small friend, we should find a better trail in the town than that of a fighting force. Any citizen of Geb is likely to be dangerous, but at least the non-militant ones may be less alert."

Sarma waits, crouched in the mire, until he is certain the Geb force is gone. He looks over to Zinkyudo and smiles. "It is good that they could not pierce Keltheald's glamer with their senses. Some undead have other ways to perceive the world." He keeps his voice low, waiting for the other party members to return.

That's why he cast it on Zin first.

If we want to hide, Sarma can try to cast invisibility on himself and Zinkyudo if there is time.

"Let me help conceal you, friend." Sarma offers a prayer to Keltheald, blessing Zinkyudo to fade from view before repeating the prayer upon himself.

Stealth: 1d20 + 8 + 20 ⇒ (1) + 8 + 20 = 29
GM Reroll: 1d20 + 8 + 20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 8 + 20 + 5 = 52

Well that was a terrible start.

Sarma has castings of invisibility if the party wants to try hiding. If he can cast twice, that should give the entire party comparable Stealth bonuses.

"A pleasure to see you again, Master Tazou. I hope that your time since our adventure in Druma has been pleasant." Sarma smiles at the Fly. "He is quite accomplished at not being seen, as you can see."

I'd guess they do not stack, he just has it twice from two sources.

Sarma holds his halberd close before him, offering a prayer to Keltheald.

Casting See Invisibility.

Knowledge Local: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8
Knowledge Religion: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25

"I have heard little about this man, Joktan Hess. Do you have a description of him or perhaps a sketching?"

"That will make healing wounds very difficult. It would be prudent to avoid combat as much as possible. Does the lodge have any other resources to help our mission?"

"My service would be a lonely one without the help of our society. Keltheald's church is the open road, so it was clear that I should offer my services when I learned of the Pathfinders. Not once has a mission failed to bring me to new horizons, as my lord commands me to seek out." Spying the business card on the chair, Sarma grins widely, but says nothing.

“Any questions?”

"Have we learned anything of the testament that would help identify it, sir?"

The sudden reveal is startling, but only an instant passes before a smile breaks across Sarma's face. "I would offer apologies, but it seems I was not meant to be aware of your arrival. I have encountered a few Pathfinders that travel such ways, but you are most skilled at it. I am Sarma, servant of Keltheald, and happy to make your acquaintance, Sir Fly."

As the Fly begins to crawl the walls, it begins to get a bit straining to follow the movements, leaving little choice but to speak indirectly. "I have heard that the venture captain takes counsel well, but never about fashion choices. Perhaps today will be different. This will be my first visit to the horizons of Geb, so I cannot say what peaks we might find."

At ease in the Skyreach chamber, Sarma rests his halberd against his shoulder. The fit Tian man has a cleanly shaven scalp and dark eyes, while his mithral armor bears a simple symbol of a red sun on a coastal line.

Time for new horizons!

"You are quite the master of perceptions, Master Tazou." Sarma grins before turning back to Artoria. "May Lord Keltheald bring you glorious vistas in your future travels and our paths cross favorably once again."

"We will certainly speak well of your assistance in this when we report." Sarma promises with a warm smile.

No, we let him know that we were here on Torch's orders but not that he had a mission for Emilio.

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