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Vance moves into the room, quickly moving to an advantageous position.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13
If Vance needs another move to get into flanking he will, otherwise he'll shield bash

Bash: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21
dmg: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

"Only one of us grew impatient and starting kicking down doors," Vance says, glaring at Thrall. "What we need is to be able to rely on our teammates to stick to the plan."

"Arianna, here!" getting a stab in before stepping back, Vance makes room for the superior dagger wielder in the group.
coldiron stab: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14
dmg: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

"Bitey! Try and keep him down!" Vance bashes the demon on the back in an effort to help the little goblin pin the fiend.

AidGrapple: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16 add +2 if Bitey tries to pin the creature

Vance lashes out at the demon as he tries to escape. AoO
coldironDagger: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28 dmg: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
confirm: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9

Seeing the demon fall back into Bitey's fierce jaws, Vance works to ensure he stays there.
AidGrapple: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15 (+2 to Biteys next grapple again)

Attempting to keep the demon firmly in Bitey's grasp until more support comes, Vance harries the creature.

Aid Another, Bitey's grapple: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17
+2 on Bitey's next grapple check

BullRush: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16
Vance tries to slam the demon against the wall before stepping to a flanking position with Arianna.

In sore need of an advantage in this fight, Vance steps next to Bitey and attempts to send the demon closer to the wall.

BullR: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12
wow, this one's going great too

In anticipation of his allies taking strikes, Vance cheats his stance back ready to protect those near him. Taking Saving Shield

It's not like any plan ever survived contact with the enemy.
Scared to leave the rest in the hall, Vance takes a deep breath. He dives into the room, hoping to avoid a strike from the stag demon.
Acrobatics: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10

With the demon between himself and the wall, Vance stikes out with his cold iron dagger, not to harm the demon but to aid Thrall should he take a strike from the fiend. "Get ready," he calls out to Thrall, hoping his plan works.
gonna throw out an Aid Another, fighting defensively
AApunch: 1d20 + 8 - 4 ⇒ (2) + 8 - 4 = 6

WOW! Thanks Paizo. At least I'll get my 3 AC after the AoO resolves.

Following Balthasar's directions, Vance steps to the opening and has a quick look inside from behind his shield.

Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28

Vance eagerly leads the group up the stairs with his shield held high, ready for Bitey to dash between his feet at the first sign of an enemy.

"It could mean giving our position away," Vance responds to Balthasar. "However, we will need more than strength to win today. Perhaps the Inheritor will smile upon us, not just for battling abyssal forces, but for restoring her chapel to a presentable condition."

Vance is amenable to cleaning up, but will insist on posting a guard by the door as we do so.

Quietly, Vance creeps to the left, gently placing a hand on Bitey's shoulder to lead, but also to hopefully predict when the little goblin gets ready to charge.

Vance spends the day with a prayerful morning followed by intense training with the soldiers who would be supporting them tomorrow.

He did his best to keep an eye out for danger while keeping the other eye on Bitey, in case he made a run for it. Finding no guard posted to greet them, he led the team to the front door.

Yeah I had considered swapping the two, so that's fine. Vance's proposed formations are for breaching actions, which I imagine is what we'll be primarily encountering on the return to the Grey Garrison

Vance [ooc]insert emo 'it was my fault she died' roleplaying here[ooc] will suggest pairing up Serena with himself and Bitey with Thrall. Bitey is a bit less vulnerable, than our sorcerer.

Vance and Bitey (Team A) will attack primary targets, Bitey charges things Vance can keep up. Vance can move targets around if we're getting jammed up.

Thrall and Serena (Team B) move to secondary targets, by default change.

From the back, Balthasar can call shots, and support who he deems most in need Arianna can begin here. (Team C)

Marching Formations:

Single File:
Rear > Arianna > Balthasar > Serena > Thrall > Bitey > Vance > Front

DoubleFile:
R > Balthasar > Serena > Vance > F
R > Arianna > Thrall > Bitey > F

Tactics

"Victory" multiple targets; Vance and Bitey pick a target, Serena swaps teams with Arianna. Balthasar can pick their targets

"Heart" For single targets; Bitey and Vance make room in the front Thrall comes up the middle. Serena stays behind Balthasar when he advances Arianna targets weak positions

"Endurance" retreat; a defender (Vance Thrall or Balthasar) will call everyone to a position they can defend..doorway, staircase. Flee immediately, to their position if you can take a downed ally, do it.

"Excuse me," Vance stands sharply when Balthasar mentions 'enemy lines', making his was to the nearby chapel. He spends the next few minutes in prayer before returning.

Vance is brooding over his perceived failures, too angry to contribute much to planning

Not Vance, I'm built to go Evangelist

After his initial panic at being awakened, Vance is quiet. "Should've fought harder," he whispers to himself when he sees Iolaire wrapped in linens. He promptly gets himself ready for a return to the Grey Garrison, and sits restlessly near the exit until the next offensive is ready to depart.

8 Damage is going to take Vance down

Edit:
Fortsave: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25

"I'll hold off the big guys," Vance says to Balthasar. "You get everyone out of here."
Acrobatics: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18

With a roll, Vance moves to defend the fallen half-orc.
Move for Total Defense, AC 26

Vance smashes his shield into the tiefling in the middle, attempting to drive him back and against the wall.
Bull Rush: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 10 + 1 = 13

wow, that was low

Reflex: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

Taking flight, Vance levels with the cultists. Finding an open space near the bomb-thrower, Vance tries to smash him into the Stag Demon.

there might be some AoOs on this path, and Vance is at 5 hp

Bull Rush on Alchemist: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 10 + 1 = 28
Bull Rush on Stag Demon: 1d20 + 10 + 1 - 5 ⇒ (11) + 10 + 1 - 5 = 17

If Stag Demon has CMD over 17, the alchemist should fall prone

Desperate to get to his allies, Vance sees the gap beside of the staircase created by Thrall's cleave. He fetches his scale, one of Terendelev's final gift to the Crusades, and with a prayer, activates it.

"For Victory!" Vance shouts, advancing with the others.

"They're hiding!" Vance called back. "Behind the railing. They're frightened."

Vance steeled himself for a fight in the dark.
Move to take Blind-fight, and ready to punch at a target that swings at me

Reflex1: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18
Reflex2: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

Confident in his allies abilites, Vance attempts to overrun the demon in his path, hoping to catch up to his allies upstairs.
Overrun: 1d20 + 10 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 10 + 3 = 18

"Iolaire! Bitey! Call out!" Vance shouts aloud as he gets to the top, looking for signs of the other half of their group.

"Let's make some room in there," Vance calls out. He smashes at the first enemy in the room, hoping to knock them all back.
Bull Rush: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 28
Bull Rush2: 1d20 + 10 - 5 ⇒ (8) + 10 - 5 = 13

Vance follows the enemies, leaving some space behind for the others to advance.

Fort: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20
Vance turns from the room, moving toward the sounds of the vile demons. Seeing Thrall engaged, he steels himself to move through.
Taking Improved Overrun, going to try and make a path to the stairs.

"Found the stairs!" he calls back to those in the back. "I'm going to try to open a gap in their defenses, follow me."

Hearing a direction, Vance raises his shield and charges to the north, attempting to burst the door.

STR: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

I think I missed the last (Party Up!), apologies

Vance advances against the tieflings, trying to clear a path to the next room. He bashes the first one he can get to against the nearest wall.
BullRush: 1d20 + 10 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 10 + 1 = 14

"Say behind me," Vance directs Serena. He unleashes a powerful flurry of blows against the tiefling who took a swing at the sorcerer.
PA1: 1d20 + 8 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 8 - 2 - 2 = 15
dmg1: 1d8 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 4 = 9
PA2: 1d20 + 8 - 2 - 2 ⇒ (10) + 8 - 2 - 2 = 14
dmg2: 1d8 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 + 4 = 14

"We need to find a staircase," Vance calls out. "Bitey's upstairs!"

Staying near Serena to offer Saving Shield as needed

I think Vance took the first bow-shot for 5 damage, trying to creep ahead of people

Seeing the vulnerable caster move forward, Vance moves up next to Serena, protecting her with his shield.

Creeping up to the front, Vance takes a peek into the room to the east.

Stealth: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13
Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21

Vance looks around for anything that may be usable as a ram, even a small one.

Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25

Vance continues his cold-iron dagger flurry.

flurry1: 1d20 - 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (1) - 2 + 2 + 2 = 3
dam1: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
flurry2: 1d20 - 2 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (11) - 2 + 2 + 2 = 13
dam2: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

With a step to the side, Vance flips blade of his cold iron dagger held downward. Opposite from Arianna, he slashes furiously.

Flurry1: 1d20 - 2 - 2 + 8 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (1) - 2 - 2 + 8 + 1 + 2 = 8
dmg1: 1d4 + 4 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 4 + 1 = 12
Flurry2: 1d20 - 2 - 2 + 8 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (12) - 2 - 2 + 8 + 1 + 2 = 19
dmg2: 1d4 + 4 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 4 + 1 = 10

Slashing powerfully with his cold iron dagger, Vance flurries against his target as he lies on the ground.

PAFlurry1: 1d20 - 2 - 2 + 8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (6) - 2 - 2 + 8 + 4 + 1 = 15
dmg1: 1d4 + 4 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 4 + 1 = 13
PAFlurry2: 1d20 - 2 - 2 + 8 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (9) - 2 - 2 + 8 + 4 + 1 = 18
dmg2: 1d4 + 4 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 4 + 1 = 10

Added a +4 to the attack rolls, assuming that my target is prone

"FOR THE HEART!" Vance answers Balthasar's call. Picking his target on the left of the door, he runs in for a shield bash, hoping to send whoever these guards are off the wall and to the ground.

Charging BullRush: 1d20 + 10 + 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 10 + 1 + 2 + 2 = 21

AC 18

Vance moves forward alongside Thrall, holding a dagger of cold iron in his open fist and remembering his lessons on shielding himself and allies.

Move and Martial Flex: Saving Shield. Vance AC is 20 and grants a +2 shield bonus to any adjacent ally

"Not to worry Anevia," Vance says cheerfully, trying to bring the somber mood back up. "With Bitey on our team, they won't know what hit 'em."

"Fantastic," Vance approaches Irabeth and embraces her as a warrior. "Then we shall see it done together. The forces of the Worldwound shall never prevail, so long as the good people of Mendev stand together."

Apologies for the long delay. Vance gained Knockout this level, and Unarmed Strike damage went to 1d8.

mw heavy steel shield: 1d100 ⇒ 31
mw cold iron dagger: 1d100 ⇒ 9

After watching Balthasar work at destroying the evil head for a minute, he'll walk over and gently put his hand on his shoulder.

"Let me tag in." Taking the morningstar, he works the head for a minute himself, until backing up to tag Balthasar back in and catch his breath.

Vance ducks at the flash of fire.
Reflex: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18

"Let me see if I can't get a hold of somebody," Vance announces, hopefully to Balthasar.

Following Balthasar's voice, Vance retreated for the door as well. As the sounds of combat would spill out, the battle would be joined soon and he was better off nearer the edge of the darkness spell.

Move action to take Blind-Fight, and another move to back up to the door.

Next to Arianna, Vance holds his shield up to the bulk of the doorway, ready for a signal to lead the breach.

As Balthazar speaks to the commander, Vance steps up with the prisoners. He holds up the leash as an offering, and stands near Arianna and Bite.

"I'm...uh, I'm gonna go check on the prisoners...out front," Vance walks away from Bitey's awkward line of questioning.