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Let us see to the holy altar and pray that it is, as yet, beyond corruption.

Good point... but I'm expecting a response that leads to initiative rolls

Yeah... at that point the crap will likely hit the fan

I think I will do a few of my own patrols Brother... this also nags at me and I'd rather be safe than dead. I want to see how everything and everyone is situated. Mayhap Isa or her cat can wake me periodically if I do not wake myself.

He waits a while for people to get settled then stalks around the camp, sheathed sword held loosely in his left hand, right hand free.

Stealth: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15
Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21

His efforts at stealth hampered by his injuries.

IF NECESSARY

Sense motive: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11 take the worst for getting a hunch Sense motive: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21

Great

I'm happy to reduce tempo if you want to keep it going as a side thing.

Robert is right, kids ball games are great...and the amount of them you can attend is limited. They're over all too soon.

That said? Those long bus trips may get dull :D God knows those kids will also have their heads in their phones...

Gunnar and Asur? It will be as you ask my friend, but have a care. I think our questions make shake the spiders web. If our questions don't, pulling their nose might. Still better we bring the spider out than leave it lurking. If we survive the night without triggering a fight, let's keep our own watch.

He wanders off to find the pair.

So my friends, he says quietly but good naturedly. How goes the night? First time working for friend Dinak is it? And what think you of yon girls?

Dip: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18

He starts digging for information and drops a few snippets of his own.

Sense mot: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20 take the worst, Sense mot: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19

Cool.

"Shang" wrote:

Well then, the best lies are built on truth as they say. I'll go find Faza and shake him down for information and bait for my hook and hope the fishies later bite

Gimmie a bit to edit this...

Faza is guarding our employeer we will need to talk to him later. Borak was talking about speaking with the two black wolves.

Ill build that in... fear not :)

Well then, the best lies are built on truth as they say. I'll go find Faza and shake him down for information and bait for my hook and hope the fishies later bite. He rises, breathes deeply, and goes in search of the friends Uzir and Faza, who doubtless would be eating together.

Gimmie a bit to edit this...

He thinks back to his conversation with Børak earlier...

He speaks softly to Shang, frustrated that the only language they share is Khazistani. "Something is afoot with the two Black wolves. The boy, Faza? He recognized them. The Tharagian desires to stay with the caravan, even though they will be leaving us in Arenjun." Rubbing his chin. "There is a Tharagian girl in the slave wagon. I wonder if it has something to do with her."

Shaking his head slightly. "It's a bad omen warriors doing the work of slaves. I like not these Zorabi dogs arrogance and I find much in common with the Tharagian. We have taken Hadramas' money but we must decide if we will protect him from his own guards." He gestures slightly towards Gunnar and Asur. "I will go near them, perchance help them with their load." As he walks towards the two black wolves, he turns, looking past Shang toward the city. "But we should stay vigilant. My father would not be afraid to take a caravan like this. Right outside it's own city where everyone thinks they are safe." He then turns and continues towards Gunnar and Asur.

He limps around the camp, taking everything in, assessing it while seemingly testing his wounded foot (which was feeling much better... Isa rarely failed).

Perception for oddities around camp: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22

Will let the GM colour in anything spotted

He notes Faza at the Masters tent and sighs inwardly... HsiWangMu curse it! Chi Kung, the mad immortal has dealt me some bad tiles it seems... well then. Into the tigers den. For do not the ancients say 'Only those brave enough to face the tigers den will obtain cubs'? Or as others say 'Nothing ventured, nothing gained'.

He approaches the mercenaries around their own fire, who talk quietly among themselves.

Have you room at your fire for another?

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17, his many friendly and his body language open.

I was waiting for the Børak centric recap :)

Guile, and by extension misdirection is something I have practice in but I'm no master. I'm happy to speak whatever line you wish me to. You have reason to doubt these Black wolves?, he asked and held up a hand forestalling a predicted response. I mean more than usual. Who should I focus on?

Im lost where we are time wise. Are we then or are we now? I'm at 'an hour later'

"Shang" wrote:

You did well... and am grateful. I am sure we will both feel better in the morning.

He groans and rises.

Doesnt look like Børak is interested in dinner. Or perhaps dais too busy for it... I'd best take him something to eat.

He heads back to the cook and grabs two clay bowls of food before limping around to find Børak pointing to the slaves and talking to Dinak.

Which hunger will you feed first?, he says passing him his meal.

Something to be aware of is that Isa used Treat Deadly Wounds to mend you up. That takes 1 hour each. She didn't want to take a chance of using her healing magic in the open. That means the healing and conversation with Isa, Shang, and Cillian is 2 plus hours. Borak and Rimas have only been gone for about 10 to 15 minutes at most. Currently she is doing Long Term Care on Cillian. This is one of the pitfalls of Heal: Treat Deadly Wounds is the time it takes to clean, mend, and dress the wounds.

Granted... so how to retcon this?

You did well... and am grateful. I am sure we will both feel better in the morning.

He groans and rises.

Doesnt look like Børak is interested in dinner. Or perhaps dais too busy for it... I'd best take him something to eat.

He heads back to the cook and grabs two clay bowls of food before limping around to find Børak pointing to the slaves and talking to Dinak.

Which hunger will you feed first?, he says passing him his meal.

Thats why Shang loves ya brother... you're a terrible liar. Fortunately for Shangs health he's not willing to play whatever the equivalent of poker with him

Shang whistles...

Seems to be working

Shang was happy to lay back after the stitching, slightly euphoric after the seeds Isa gave him to dull the pain hadn't worn off yet.

I feel up for a meal but at the same time I just couldn't be bothered moving, he said placidly.

Shang limped to the cook as he broiled salted pork and lentils and busied himself with laying out dough strips in preparation for baking next to the coal bed.

Ho there good master, how long until even meal?, Shang hailed the man.

Ready when it's ready, he said sullenly before looking up. Seems like you're not having your best day, the cook said after a moment. Reach in that sack over there for a handful of dates to tie you over in the meantime.

My thanks, Shang replied before taking a double handful. May as well take some for Isa and Børak, he thought as he shuffled over to where Isa was laying out the tools of her trade on a blanket.

He put some on a clear space next to a pot of salve and sat awkwardly in front of her.

Be gentle mistress, he said with a chuckle, and started to munch down on one of the fruits.

No problem

I'll take Isa's help and a feed I'll think. Let me know how your report goes Børak and I'll grab you a meal in the meantime so it's waiting for you when you get back.

Dont forget me sister, he said with a laugh.

Sense motive roll twice take worst for getting a read/hunch: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15
Sense motive roll twice take worst for getting a read/hunch: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17

He picked up on Isa's worry but had not idea as to what it was about.

Very much enjoying this game. Thanks all.

Turning as Shang comments about his wounds, Børak raises an eyebrow at his friends self-depreciation, because the easterner was usually very confident. Slapping his sword brother on the back, "The scars will remind you to be faster."

Shang couldn't help but give Børak a grin.

Aye... pain is a good teacher. One of the best in fact. If our sister can get some salve onto these wounds and I can get a cup or two of wine? Why, I'll be fine.

He seemed to improve in mood even as the effect of Isla's magic soothed the worst of the pain away. The limp remains but he'd been hurt enough before to know that he'd be better after a decent nights rest,

Grazed 16 to 11 - 1 all Rolls

That may not seem like much? But it's a lot. If I can get a heal check before rest I'll be good on the morrow

Any chance these bizarre cats will hunt the caravan for revenge?

Isa can look over my rewards of a slow blade in the wagon or tonight. Let's get out of here, Shang says recovering his bow and starting to limp back to camp with only the occasional wince.

Shang breathes heavily and hobbles around bleeding, stabbing each of the bodies with his silvered sword.

I can fight most men... demon cunning cursed cats are another matter. Either these are ungodly in intelligence or controlled by some force

That crit was AWESOME!

Say when...

The attack of the cat was not unexpected but its savagery was. Shang screamed in pain as he was mauled.

Was my DR factored in... if it was its 3 + 4 dmg... the crit confirm roll wasn't made. If it's not then I'm 16, otherwise it's HPs 15, so grazed, -1

Shang blessed his armour even as his wounds bled freely.

He moved to execute a cut, to inflict a wound of his own...

Thank you paizo forums, you fickle b*%!&... lost a s$~#load of text... standby

Defensive Stance: You can choose to take a -1 penalty on melee attack rolls and combat maneuver checks to gain a +1 dodge bonus to your Armor Class. *Negate -1 penalty to hit with Threatening Defender trait

Feint as Move Action - assuming the -1 also applies to skills.

Feint: 1d20 + 7 - 1 ⇒ (17) + 7 - 1 = 23

If feint successful, A flat-footed target loses his Dexterity bonus to AC and Combat Maneuver Defense (CMD) (if any) and cannot make attacks of opportunity.

Attack: 1d20 + 7 - 1 ⇒ (9) + 7 - 1 = 15 for 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5 and possibly sneak attack 1d6 ⇒ 1

The cut should have been a good one but the speed of attack and his own wounds robbed it of precision, and what could have been decisive was instead merely a bleeding wound that matched his own.

Silvered weapon if that matters

Say when

Shang went defensive

S$@$ old friend... this is not going the way I thought, Shang comments as he takes a defensive stance...

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14

Pretty sure I dropped by bow last round

Need a day or two... apologies

Ware Cillian, from the West!, he says snapping off a shot at the head of one of the lines of grass moving in.

Ill take a new roll at this point as it's not a reflective shot but rather trying to judge the approach of an unseen target

1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23 for 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7... concealment dice, low is good... 1d20 ⇒ 13

The shot looks good, except it is swallowed up in the grass.

Dropping his bow, he draws his sword and moves in from of Isa.

1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 5 + 2 = 20

Exactly the same as last round, held shot... you have a good game here, and the rules are trending to realistic, which means I have no intention of going all Leroy Jenkins here... slow and steady

Tell me is there a cat, not infected with sorcery that wouldn't flee or attack at this point?, Shang says ominously, bow half drawn and twisting so that the bow moved back and forth.

Cool

Yeeeeah.... it isn't gonna walk that one off

Kk

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

Shang holds the shot for the first available target...

The Taikangian moves next to Isa and shoots at the closest cat he can see that isn't ensorcled...

1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14 for 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

The map has a Huuuuuuge ass cat on it... not sure it's in the open. Also Børak, does your armour provide DR?

Moved... unless the DM wants to move me back

Initiative: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Damn unusual cats brother... they are not acting normally - animal magic I am guessing, either that or some other devildry!

He strings another arrow.

Do we spring this trap? Or charge them from the side? Force the issue... I don't want these things trailing our caravan... they'll pick off slaves, servants and animals.

Agreed

Shang draws back further on his string and looses a shot where Cillian pointed out, at the same time letting out a great shout, in an attempt to install panic.

Intimidate: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

Not his best effort but he wasn't exactly scary hiding among the brush.

Should I shoot at them to startle them? Predators do not like being under threat..., he says drawing back on the string.

Testing

Seems back

"If this is a hunting pride we could easily become the hunted. We need to be wary of what we are walking into."

Wise words Cillian..., the wiry little man replies.

But what predator uses a hunter, to hunt those who hunt it?... except man, he thought as his nerves, strung like a fiddle hummed slightly, blown by the winds of danger.

This smells of an ambush... and not one made of simple beast. Let us work the edges of the clearing eh? The middle would draw arrows and spears, or hunting beasts released from leashes, Shang replies with a degree of wariness.