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It's not how he wants to do things, but he can reach short, dark and spiky from where he is, so Shido stabs it with his lance.

+1 Adamantine Lance, Charge: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (8) + 13 = 21
Piercing Damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

+1 Adamantine Lance, Charge: 1d20 + 13 - 5 ⇒ (10) + 13 - 5 = 18
Piercing Damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

I'm beginning to think bringing this character to Tower of Anything was not the best idea...

I think only the plant is targetable during the surprise round.

Will Save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17 (+2 vs. mind-affecting, poison, fear)

Perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Shido will ask for one of the others to heal him.

Wand of Cure Light Wounds: 7d8 + 7 ⇒ (4, 1, 1, 7, 2, 5, 7) + 7 = 34

Fortitude Save: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14

This tower looks comfy...

ZZZzzz...

Fortitude Save: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12

Lacking a way to see the foes, Shido relies on Tobikuma and Glorymane for offense. He issues a challenge to the grey-clad enemy and then takes a defensive stance.

Challegne - DR 2/- against Geay, -2 AC against any other enemy

Total Defense - +4 AC

Miss Chance: 1d100 ⇒ 42

Not that 16 felt like a hit...

Shido will urge Tobikuma forward and stab at the foe in red.

+1 Adamantine Lance: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (3) + 13 = 16
Piercing Damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

Not sure if I can charge through that door (Tobikuma has Narrow Frame, but that may only affect squeezing penalties), but I definitely can't with Wymarc standing there.

Crit confirmation is the same roll as the triggering attack, unless you have specific modifiers for confirmation (such as the Anatomist trait).

"Looks like you will be my eyes here, Tobi." Shido says as he pats his owlbear and rides forward.

Shido backs away from the buttons.

+4 history, so no chance to help with the map...

Shido squeezes Tobikuma down the stairs.

Narrow Frame means it shouldn't be more problem than an animal using the stairs normally.

"Let us assure ourselves that there are no more threats above first."

Perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21

Reaching the enemy looks to be difficult, so Shido will draw and fire his bow.

+1 Darkwood Composite Longbow: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16
Piercing Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

They're never kind enough to stay back where I can charge at them.

+1 Adamantine Lance: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (9) + 13 = 22
Piercing Damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

+1 Adamantine Lance: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25
Piercing Damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

Ride DC 10 (Fight with a combat-trained mount): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13

I had to move the emanation to access my token. I think it's back in the right place.

Shido urges Tobikuma forward, though he does not have room for a proper charge before stabbing at the closer creature.

+1 Adamantine Lance: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (17) + 13 = 30
Piercing Damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

He tries not to breathe in whatever the creatures are pumping out.

Fortitude Save: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27 +2 vs. mind-affecting, poison or fear
Fortitude Save: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19 +2 vs. mind-affecting, poison or fear

He stabs at the creature two more times before directing Tobikuma to bite and fall back for another charge.

+1 Adamantine Lance: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (15) + 13 = 28
Piercing Damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14

+1 Adamantine Lance: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17
Piercing Damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

Ride DC 10 (Fight with a combat-trained mount): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18

Sensing the tension in the room. Shido prepares to bring his lance down on any threats.

Readied action: charge attack at anything that either enters the room or appears within and seems hostile.

Will Save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18

What's the point of being a big dumb fighter if you can't walk blindly into peril?

Shido urges Tobikuma through the door.

Shido points his lance at the door, ready to charge anything within.

On a related note, I really like having a charge lane in the first round of combat. If possible, could people in my initiative block wait until I poke someone with my lance before taking their turn, or at least striking the enemy from the side?

"Frequently. Though little speech is embarrassing on the battlefield, where it spends most of its time."

Tobikuma has the Narrow Frame feat, so should be okay in most places, though he might need to skip very small rooms.

Shido circles the tower before attempting to enter.

Shido Perception: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19
Tobikuma Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24

"'Tis a talking shield, for good or ill. It resided once in a great library, where it gained its extensive, and occasionally accurate, information."

Knowledge (History): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24
Diplomacy: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26

Well, that was a waste.

"I recall a bit about this region. It was home to the runelords, who each specialized in one type of magic, tied to a sin. 'Xin-Cyrusian' may refer to Xanderghul, Runelord of Pride, who specialized in illusions and was alleged to control an army of bound angels."

A nagaji in Tien-style rides to the stables at Heidmarch Manor on an owlbear who has some reddish scales mingling with its feathers. He dismounts and secures a gleaming lance to the side. He ties the fearsome creature up himself, but still tosses a coin to the stablehand.

His smile is wide as he enters the study, exposing far more teeth than most are comfortable with, but still jovial. A battleaxe hangs from his belt, and his left arm grips a shield with the device of a lion's head mid-roar, looking as if it could reach out and bite you. His pronunciation is precise as he responds.

"A fair day to you, Lady Heidmarch, and to all my new Pathfinder friends. My name is Shidō Raigami-Blakros, and it is my honor to be accompanying each of you on what I am sure will be a fruitful expedition."

Thinking I may pick someone other than Jaakko as my speechwriter...

Player's Name: cmlobue
Character's Name: Shidō Raigami-Blakros
Paizo #: 312045-7
Faction: Sovereign Court
Level: Cavalier 7
XP TRACK: Normal
Day Job roll: spending 2 PP to check box for Senatorial Candidate boon

By my count, we will be at APL 7 - 7.5, depending on what Mustaparta and I pick. Judging by the classes, you could really use a heavily armored snake riding an owlbear and carrying an occasionally hyperbolic intelligent shield. So cavalier 7 it is.

Name- cmlobue
Character Name- Shidō Raigami-Blakros
Pathfinder Number- 312045-7
Dayjob Check- spending 2 PP to run for Senate

Shidou is off campaigning for the Taldan Senate when he should be working. So like a politician.

Aw, but I want to be a king!

Yes, return the relics.

The newly-big Shidou fights a mock battle with the "king" until Lulari's narration reaches the slaying part.

"Grawr! Rawr! You may be crowned king now, but my curse shall follow you and your descendants! Rawr... gack!"

He falls to the ground.

Diplomacy, Aid: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18

"Hey, maybe we can reenact the battle for them. Might stick in their mind than a lecture. I'm not much of a performer, but I can probably make a passable linnorm. You still got that enlarge person scroll?"

Nice nice!

Shidou will dismount, place his lance and axe in holsters on Tobikumaa's saddle, and begin unbuckling the armor he found. "This will take a moment, if you please." As he switches back to his own breastplate, he continues, "We have no desire to either rob or fight you. We simply wish to share what we found with everyone in the town."

Diplomacy, Aid Another: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15

Did we bring back our fey friend? Is there anything they would do to affect our return to town?

Slightly offended that he didn't make Elena's list, Shidou holds his tongue as they return to Olisarra to discuss their findings.

Shidou looks over the body of the linnorm. "That was less challenging than I expected. Thank you all.

"Is there any other evidence we can find here before going back?"

Shidou pokes the linnorm with his spear, then backs Tobikumaa up for another charge.

+1 Adamantine Lance: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (3) + 13 = 16
Piercing Damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

+1 Adamantine Lance: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10
Piercing Damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

"Backwards" is not his favorite direction of travel.

Shidou calls out a challenge to the linnorm, then spurs his mount into action, driving his lance into the creature's side.

+7 damage and DR 2/- against the linnorm, -2 AC against other enemies.

+1 Adamantine Lance, Charge: 1d20 + 18 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 18 + 1 + 1 = 33
Piercing Damage: 3d8 + 16 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (7, 8, 3) + 16 + 7 + 1 = 42

Unfortunately, I don't think I can ride by with Artic standing there.

Can we see where the linnorm will form, what with the cloud and all? Picked a generally useful location, but may move based on that.

Round -2: wish you could ready actions outside of combat.
Round -1: wish you could ready actions outside of combat.

"I shall endeavour to show more courage than the fallen king did."

Buffs? What are those?

If someone examines the body mundanely, Shidou will try to assist.

Heal, Aid: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 1 = 15

He also looks over the half plate. "This is truly armor worthy of a king. 'Twould be a waste to let it rot here..."

Current cloak is also +1 so I could dress up as the headless king... peril of spending all your cash on a bitey shield.nd be a

+1 Adamantine Lance: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (3) + 13 = 16
Piercing Damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

Shidou remounts and swears never to be away from his computer again takes the lead as the Pathfinders explore further.

"Stay here, buddy. I know you hate caves. I do too."

Free action to drop lance.

Fast Dismount DC 20: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21

Free action to dismount.

Move to approach blue, drawing axe.

Standard to hit in its stupid, cave-occupying face.

Masterwork Cold Iron Battleaxe: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (3) + 13 = 16
Slashing Damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

Shidou continues being a wall of meat for all the people who can figure out stuff.

Since the others seem to be heading to the right, Shidou mounts his owlbear and rides down the passage that has more of a slope than stairs, clutching a lance in one hand and shield in the other.

Please try to leave a charge lane in case of combat, though I know that's difficult in tunnels.

"So what are we supposed to be doing here? I presume our elk friend won't tell us, and if this ritual is wrong, who knows just how wrong it could be..."

Shidou has Tobikumaa sniff around for anything the humanoids may not have noticed, though time and precipitation have probably cleansed all trails.