Xien's page

Player: Balacertar
Character: Xien
Level: 7
Classes / Levels: Paladin
Race: Nagaji
Faction: Grand Lodge

Things you believe I should know about your PC: moves around with his lizard mount (camel stats)
Are you new to PbP?: No
Have you played or GMed this scenario before?: No

Thanks a lot for the game GM! :)

The chronicle is all fine for Xien. Please have a well deserved vacation.

Xien brings as many people as he can in his mount and put distance to the crumbling cairn.

"Tasssk isss done. The ssshadow obelisssk turned to sssmoke in our handsss, and the Onyxss Alliance wasss defeated once more" Xien nods confident at the Venture-Captain and fills in the details as requested.

Xien eyes around trying to decide who needs more help, and deciding Djorn is holding up he looks forward to help Merisiel, making Eidi to turn in that direction.

Seeing the magus disengaged from combat, Eidi spits at it.
spit-distance penalty: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14
Sickened rounds: 1d4 ⇒ 3
Blur: 1d100 ⇒ 51

Ride (Fight with a combat-trained mount) DC 10: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
Forcing the mount to maneuver around the caster just using his knees, Xien sets a flank for Merisiel.

"The evilnesss of the Onyxzzz Allianse isss to be finished now!" the nagaji attempts to skewer the boss with his trident.
mwk cold iron trident-PA+mounted: 1d20 + 13 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 13 - 2 + 1 = 31
Cold iron/Piercing damage+PA: 1d8 + 5 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 4 = 14
Blur: 1d100 ⇒ 10

HP 52/60 AC 27 TAC 14

It is probably the case here, but as you said you are willing to rise rules awareness: spellstrike can be usually only used with melee touch spells, to use with ranged touch spells the magus requires the Close Range arcana.

Xien hears the buzz of battle around but can only see the yellow slave as the chains conceal most of his field of view "You next creature of sssshadowsss!"

Ride (Fight with a combat-trained mount) DC 10: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25
The nagaji marks this slave also and smites it attacking both with trident and shield.
mwk cold iron trident-2WF+smite evil+mounted: 1d20 + 13 - 2 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 13 - 2 + 4 + 1 = 22
Cold iron/Piercing damage+smite evil: 1d8 + 5 + 14 ⇒ (8) + 5 + 14 = 27

+1 bashing spiked heavy darkwood shield-2WF+smite evil+mounted: 1d20 + 13 - 2 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 13 - 2 + 4 + 1 = 17
Cold iron/Piercing damage+smite evil: 2d6 + 3 + 7 ⇒ (4, 3) + 3 + 7 = 17

mwk cold iron trident-2WF+smite evil+mounted: 1d20 + 8 - 2 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 8 - 2 + 4 + 1 = 19
Cold iron/Piercing damage+smite evil: 1d8 + 5 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 7 = 15

Xien's trident and shield shine with divine power. smite evil bypasses DR

Eidi only slightly adjusts its position with a step back, while moving and pounding to make the task of the slave to attack more difficult.
Eidi aid attack to add 2 AC for Xien: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13

HP 52/60 AC 32 TAC 19 (includes smite evil and aid another AC)
smite evil 0/3 (swift)

@GM, Xien's AC is 30 against the slave he smited (smite evil adds Charisma as a deflection bonus). I think that is Red and thus the attack would be a fail, and Xien is not grappled, but let me know if I am wrong.

Because Xien has a ring of protection +1 the smite only gives him extra +3 instead of +4 as both are deflection and do not stack.

As they descend the paladin helps the people to free and request for them to follow after the group.

Once down, a thankful Xien mounts again over Eidi who managed the descend. There, he sets up trident and shield, and lights the torch in the shield sconce "Alrright let'sss find wat thees tremorsss are!"

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As the combat starts Xien directs Eidi to move through the bridge, using his feet and knees only to communicate in order to fight with his trident and shield.
Ride (Guide with knees) DC 5: 1 + 7 = 8 Auto-succeed, will not roll again
Ride (Fight with a combat-trained mount) DC 10: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21 free action
Other relevant mounted combat rules
Enduring the pain of the chains, Eidi double moves 50' speed x2 bringing Xien through the bridge and just into the battle. The nagaji marks the shadow slave evilness for death "Thisss isss da' end creature of evil!!!" and holding the point of his trident up, Xien lowers his body towards the lizard in an attack position while and tries to pierce through as his mount reaches the enemy!
mwk cold iron trident (1 handed)+higher ground+smite evil: 1d20 + 13 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 13 + 1 + 4 = 21
Cold iron damage+smite evil: 1d8 + 5 + 14 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 14 = 23 Smite evil bypasses the DR of evil creatures. Includes smite double damage for the first successful attack to an evil outsider

HP 60-chains/60 AC 30 TAC 17 (includes smite evil AC)
guide with knees (free)
fight with trained mount (free)
double move (Eidi actions, speed 50' x2)
smite evil (swift)
attack at end of mount movement (standard action) - cannot full-attack if mount moves more than 5'

Sorry for the lots of blue, but as this is first time for Xien in this group, I thought the details on how these rarely used mechanics work would be appreciated (a needed refresher for myself too).

Yes it seems Eidi would have an untrained +6 to Climb thanks to his Strength.

No one with a feather fall spell around I do fear, isn't it?

Would it be possible to feed Eidi with the fly potion and descend both like that? Descending should be easy to maneuver than any other Fly stuff.

"Are wee heading back?" Xien looks confused at what is going around and being suggested.

"Me don't want to climb back again" the nagaji looks around trying to understand what is happening "Let'sss wait a bit more and ssseee what'ss happening"

Xien won't go back for now

"Grim, dark place" Xien picks up the ring and puts it through his finger.

Before moving forward, Xien raises his hands and begins a nagaji dance. Some seconds later his mount Eidi materializes just beside him. Xien pads the lizard friendly and mounts back on him.
Paladin's divine bond call

Perhaps due to his own non human nature, the nagaji is not that impressed by the horror picture of the skin flayed body "The elfen hasss proven canny on thossse dutiesss"

The nagaji warrior just waits, observing the room on alert, with his shield adjusted back at his arm and his trident ready to be thrown to any danger.

Xien delays to see if Merisiel and Nali finish the blue shae, but if not, he risks an attack during his movement anyway. The nagaji moves around the corner and grasping his trident strongly with both hands, he attempts to skewer the red one with his steel!
mwk cold iron trident-PA: 1d20 + 13 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 13 - 2 = 15
Cold iron/Piercing damage+PA: 1d8 + 5 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 5 + 4 = 16

HP 58/60 AC 24 TAC 14

If I understand the rules correctly, you don't trigger an AoO! Is this a loophole for an AoO-less combat maneuver, or do I have the rules wrong?

Yes, cover prevents attacks of opportunity (it also provides +4 AC which sums up to CMD). There are other common ways, like using a maneuver at the start of combat while your opponent is still flat-footed, or more easily using a reach weapon against an opponent with shorter reach.

This extends to reloading the crossbow or any other attack of opportunity.

Xien steps forward, and protected from opportunistic attacks by the wall cover, the nagaji attempts to push with his trident the shadow down the nasty hole.
CMB Bull rush: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17
Blur misschance 20%: 1d100 ⇒ 42

Climb-accelerated DC 5: 1d20 + 8 - 5 ⇒ (20) + 8 - 5 = 23
With a final rush Xien makes it up climbing next to the creature and drawing his trident "Enough playing sssshadowmen"

Xien is still not as confident as Merisiel is and steps more calmly but surefooted the way up.

Disbelief: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24
Hold while damaged DC 5: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9
The nagaji has to stop to avoid falling from the rope, he looks up irked by the shadow ray "What'sss that you try coward. Come heee and fight!"

58/60 HP, AC 21 TAC 11 FF 21 (while climbing)

Climb DC 5: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13 15'
Climb DC 5: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9 10'
Resolved to reach the platform, Xien keeps his advance chain up, his muscles tingling from the continued effort. Fortunately his lizard scaled skin means he has not to worry by the sweat.

Finally seen a setting where being small pays off :)

Eyeing the bad guy over in the platform, Xien marks him with smite evil.
+Cha deflection to AC vs that creature (+3 AC because Xien already has a ring of prot +1)

Then braces towards the rope trying to reach the platform before he can be killed. The nagaji remains stoically silent, hoping the creature will ignore him.
Climb DC 5: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23 -25'
Climb DC 5: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14 -20'

HP 60/60 AC 24 TAC 14 FF 24 (no shield, no Dex, includes smite deflection bonus [remove if not evil])
smite evil: 2/3

In order to move things up, I suggest Arin consumes Xien's potion of fly, otherwise I do not think we will be able to find a solution for him to join the group, unless there is some way rules-wise Xien can pick up the gnome as his backpack and pull him up the chains.

Before going up, Xien will hand his potion of fly to Arin "Usssse thissss if you gnome do not find the ssstrength to go up by yourssself"

"I will go with you" Xien points to the corners at the room "Ya' can ussse thessse. They easssier"

Returning to the throne room, the nagaji secures his shield at his back along with his trident and sets both hands on the chains. Helping himself against the wall, Xien starts climbing, his muscles marking themselves with the outstanding strength of the nagaji's body.
Climb DC 10: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20 5'
Climb DC 10: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21 10'
Climb DC 10: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19 15'
Climb DC 10: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21 20'
Climb DC 10: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18 25'
Climb DC 10: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14 30'
Climb DC 10: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18 35'
Climb DC 10: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9 35'
Finding his muscles to get tired from the considerable effort, Xien makes a pause before resuming his climbing.
Climb DC 10: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12 40'
Climb DC 10: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23 45'
Climb DC 10: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18 50'
Climb DC 10: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13 55'
Climb DC 10: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28 60'
Climb DC 10: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24 65'
Climb DC 10: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23 70'
Climb DC 10: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19 75'
Climb DC 10: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20 80'
Climb DC 10: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27 85'
Climb DC 10: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19 90'
Climb DC 10: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26 95'
Climb DC 10: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22 100'
Climb DC 10: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28 105'
Climb DC 10: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16 110'
Climb DC 10: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18 115'
Climb DC 10: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9 115'
The nagaji sees the end of the way up, but sweating from the terrible effort, one of his hands slides and he has to stop for a few seconds to recover the balance and continue climbing.
Climb DC 10: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28 120'
Climb DC 10: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20 125'
Climb DC 10: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28 130'
Climb DC 10: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20 135'
Climb DC 10: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21 140'
Climb DC 10: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25 145'
Climb DC 10: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22 150' by the falling damage you pointed out I guess this is the height

Three minutes and a half later, Xien finally finds his hands touching the end of the chain. He communicates to the ones remaining below whatever he finds out, but he hopes the others could maintain his rhythm and reach the floor by the same time.
Perception: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (7) + 0 = 7

Xien squeezes through the multiple doors with Eidi and absentmindedly goes with his eyes over the rot and dismembered body parts "Our enemiessss haf not had much luck he'ee"

Both nagaji and lizard mount search the place, trying to figure out if the cairn is hiding more than tortured members.
Xien Perception (low-light): 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (2) + 0 = 2
Eidi Perception (scent, low-light): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26

"We could try to go up through the stairsss that Merisiel cleared. Easssier for Eidi than climbing up"

Xien squeezes through the door and comes to give support to Arin. The nagaji observes the ragged bodies but does not emit any judgement "Who made thisss ta' ya' Telendrak?"

"Where isss the Obsidian Obelisssk?"

"What'ss a Telendrak?" Xien asks to the corpse while trying to identify the lord it is talking about, or asking who is that too if he does not know.
K. religion: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11

"I fint climbin a chain easssier than a rope" comments Xien while directing his lizard mount towards the door "Sssseemss goot, firsst check da' door"

The nagaji agrees with Nali and opens the door in the room, unless someone else finds a reason why that is a bad idea.

"That ssssoundsss bat" taken back by the talking body's painful look, the nagaji cannot help himself but approach and helping himself of his mount height, take the body and bring it back to sit down in the throne where it is not restrained by the chains "Isss that better?"

The nagaji eyes the door as Marisiel checks it. Xien is resolved to cross it, once he sees what happens with the now free body.

Xien looks down the chasm as he crosses the bridge trying to see what lays below.
Perception (low-light vision): 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (9) + 0 = 9

Although the answer might seem obvious for others, Xien asks to the corpse when they reach the throne "Are ya' ok?"

Provided there is no response, or the corpse asks for help, Xien approaches and profiting the height advantage of being mounted, frees the corpse from the chains and let's it lay down in the floor.

K. religion (because all this seems related to the Horsemen or some ritual): 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

"Ssstairss to the north" Xien taps Eidi's back noticing there is something the lizard does not like "Okeiss, okeiss, let's look for a differrent place"

The nagaji makes a signal with his feet and the mount turns to the right walking towards the eastern side of the chamber to see what is in that other area.
Xien Perception (low-light): 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (17) + 0 = 17
Eidi Perception (scent, low-light): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22

Xien walks in mounted over Eidi while the chains slowly sooth their scales as they pass by "Thisss weirt chainsss"

Placing some attention to where they step, the nagaji directs Eidi towards the northern area of the room, while he prepares his trident in one hand and his spiked shield in the other.
Xien Perception (low-light): 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (4) + 0 = 4
Eidi Perception (scent, low-light): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26 Paladin mounts are considerably intelligent (Int 6)

Unable to see far away due to the chains, Eidi stops at north and sniffs the air.

Xien helps pick up the new agent before they leave town. He explains the details of the mission to Hannah, which sum up to "Wee have to pick up relic in the Cairn of Sshadowsss before the Onyxss Alliance doesss"

As they face the strange planar entrance, Xien secures a torch in the sconce of his shield.

Fortunately, his nagaji low light vision helps him see farther away in the darkness as he joins Djorn into the the excavation mounted on his loyal lizard Eidi.

Xien taps Merisiel's back thanking her for her dutiful resolution, then facing the released prisoner "But wee ar' the Pathfinder Ssssociety"

"Canayven Heidmarch sent usss ta contact ya'" absentmindedly staring Xien licks his green scaled mouth outskirts "Wee can take ya' ta wheee ya' want ta go"

"Wee neet ta know where the Cairn of Ssshadowss tomb isssss" the nagaji looks expectant that an answer can come soon.
Diplomacy: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (13) + 11 = 24

"Wee neet to talk with Fross. How much isss the bounty? Wee wil pay ya' that coin. That way ya' can haff your money and wee can haff our answersss back" proposes Xien, staring intensely at the woman.
Diplomacy: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12

Perception: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (20) + 0 = 20
As the baretender asks for money Xien retrieves his bag of coins and starts counting copper coins, leaving them all over the counter, one by one. By when the nagaji is about the sixth coin though the woman approaches, and he nods approvingly.

Xien accepts the woman's generosity "Goot. Ant vhat crime this Fross has commitet? Ar' ya' getting much coin flom it?" despite it, the nagaji does not drink and only stares at the new woman.

Xien leaves his mount outside of the tavern "Ya bettel rest heel my flien. I vil be back soon Eidi"

As the group gets access to the Broken Cup, the nagaji advances himself, weapons sheathed, towards the counter and addresses the bartender "Hi goot balmang. Ve ale looking fol a pelson ve vele tol ve cout fint heel. Pelhap you know by name. Vispelet eSong. Do ya' know vhele is Vispelet eSong? He saa' be heel in this tavel'"
Sense motive: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18

Xien stares at Arin as he delivers the information. As all reaction he just licks his face with his long and thin tongue "Ssoud have tolt Eedong to come"

No relevant scenarios for Xien

K. nobility: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
Xien listens to the Venture-Captain then absentmindedly to Dana "Oh, yes, my flien Eedong Galsia tol me about that event vith the Onys Aalians."

"It souns gleat boss, ve met vith this Vispelet eSong at the Bokeng Cup in Nislok" the nagaji does not even think into asking further questions, following orders he sets himself ready to board the ship with his loyal mount.

Appreciated anyway! :D

Maybe I get the opportunity to trade one day. I have a few ancestry boons I am not using. Who knows!

Wow, that is cool.

Last time I played Xien was in 2016, so neither option was available xD

Xien is a paladin though, so through mount he has access to a camel. I just say it is a giant lizard this camel.

"Good to see your arrival" you hear a hissing voice out of the shop "I am happy to count on more Pathfinder colleagues for this important mission"

A large and muscular nagaji appears from behind a corner coming from the Green Market street. He is mounting a big lizard-like snake and wears proud a shield with the coat of the Grand Lodge emblazoned within. The spikes in the shield are integrated with another coat of arms.

Dismounting he presents himself "My name is Xien, defender of Nagajor in the Grand Lodge, and herald of Nalinavity in the Inner Sea. And this is my loyal mount, Eidi"

Player Name: Daniel
Character Name: Xien
Character Level: 7
PFS #134452
Faction: Grand Lodge
Slow/Normal: Slow
Day Job: Caravan vanity: Diplomacy: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 28

Ok so it seems:

Goran/grimdog: pregen level 7 (there are no 5-6 versions)
Xiao/Dana: psychic 6
Nali: inquisitor 5
Eldon/Xien: paladin 7

7+6+5+7 = 25/4 = 6.25 => 6
It seems we are at Tier 5-6 with 4 players adjustment.
If we have a fifth 5th-6th level player, we will jump to 6 players adjustment.

Thanks a lot GM V! :D

Good luck with the next scenario and see you around soon!

With a new job and the summer around I have difficulties to keep up with games lately and so I think I will not go for more for now. But thanks a lot for the last two games and good luck! :D

Chronicle: Would it be possible to have my chronicle in slow mode instead?

Revised the Slow progression so that one opts to use the slow progression at the very beginning of an adventure, not at the very beginning of a level

They changed it this season so you opt slow per adventure: Slow progression revision blog post.

I think the problem might be because of me, I would like to have the chronicle in Slow progression if it is not much to ask :P

Thanks a lot for the game GM V!

Xien brings back his axe as the ghost makes his pledge.

The nagaji helps Zeeva us much as he can and channels his last energies to help Vahid healing the group "I hope he finds peace finally in the deepness of his soul"

Will+prayer DC 18: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 7 + 1 = 22
Although unable to dodge, Xien's powerful will shields himself against the negative energy attack.

The nagaji touches himself swiftly channelling the healing favor of his deity.
Lay on hands: 3d6 ⇒ (3, 6, 5) = 14
HP: 38/52

He then steps to the side to flank with Eidi and slashes twice more against the spirit "Nalinavity!!!!"
+1 battleaxe (2-handed)-PA+prayer+flank: 1d20 + 12 - 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 12 - 2 + 1 + 2 = 14
Magical/Slashing damage+PA+prayer: 1d8 + 7 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 7 + 6 + 1 = 16

+1 battleaxe (2-handed)-PA+prayer+flank: 1d20 + 7 - 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 7 - 2 + 1 + 2 = 27
Magical/Slashing damage+PA+prayer: 1d8 + 7 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 7 + 6 + 1 = 22

Eidi also attacks the spirit attempting to bite it.
Bite+flank+prayer: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 9 + 2 + 1 = 26
B/S/P damage+prayer: 1d4 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 9 + 1 = 11

The nagaji keeps touching himself asking his god for most desperately needed healing.
Lay on hands (swift action): 3d6 ⇒ (4, 2, 2) = 8

Seeing the dangerous hand spell attack Xien keeps unleashing swings with his axe but taking evasive maneuveurs to elude the touch of the spirit.
+1 battleaxe-PA+prayer-fighting defensively (2-handed): 1d20 + 12 - 2 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (17) + 12 - 2 + 1 - 4 = 24
Magical/Slashing damage+PA+prayer: 1d8 + 8 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 8 + 6 + 1 = 23

+1 battleaxe-PA+prayer-fighting defensively (2-handed): 1d20 + 7 - 2 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (14) + 7 - 2 + 1 - 4 = 16
Magical/Slashing damage+PA+prayer: 1d8 + 8 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 8 + 6 + 1 = 22

HP: 33/52
Fighting defensively AC (without shield): 27 touch 17

Understanding the dangerous situation Eidi also attempts to attack the spirit with his bite.
bite+prayer+flank: 1d20 + 9 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 9 + 1 + 2 = 16
P/B/S damage+prayer: 1d4 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 9 + 1 = 14

I do not know if you had into account fire elementals usually take +50% damage from cold attacks as the one from Saarai. Also prayer would add +1 to damage

I could make him magically appear next to me as a full action. But I interpret the mount would be in the exterior of the market. As I saw the token exactly there (outside the market) I just double move it closer to the NE entrance.
Please, correct the position if you judge it should work differently

Xien takes the hard shot on his leg, almost falling to the floor. With the last remaining energies he touches himself invoking the healing power of his god to keep fighting.
Lay on hands (swift action): 3d6 ⇒ (6, 4, 5) = 15

Loosening his shield to swing his axe two handed he moves towards the spirit and attempts to deliver a hit as much powerful as he is able.
+1 battleaxe-PA (2-handed): 1d20 + 12 - 2 ⇒ (8) + 12 - 2 = 18
Magical/Slashing damage+PA: 1d8 + 8 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 8 + 6 = 21

"Eidi! I need you here!" he screams very badly wounded trying to call the attention of his loyal mount.
Handle animal (defend me trick; free action): 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (19) + 13 = 32

Xien kindly accepts the prayer, then double moves towards the spirit trying to stop incoming attacks of opportunity with his shield.
AC 26

As a swift action he smites evil on the spirit.
AC 28 against the spirit if it is evil

Ref DC 19: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19
Xien rises his shield in the last moment, just enough to protect himself against a great deal of the fire "Urgh! We must stop him!"

"Dylara, Saarai, Valhid, if you want to improve us or throw at him an area spell, it is now the time. I will run after him then!" says Xien waiting for his companions before running after the spirit.

Delaying as explained in Discussion, but will act before the BGs go.
HP: 40/52

I will delay a bit to see if any buffs are coming, then run towards the spirit to threaten him so he cannot easily keep targeting all of us with area spells.