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Zadim debates for a second keeping Mai Chun in suspense, but decides the better of it. "Yes, we found the scroll case, as well as Her Eminence Song Rui," he says, as he gestures to the phantom. "Song Rui, This is Mai Chun, the lady who requested our aid for the sake of Shokuro."

I'm all for just going.

Zadim walks over to Zheng and picks up the man's dropped halberd. "As much as this hasn't been enjoyable, I think we need to be going. Does anyone have any rope to tie up Mr. Babble and Jianghong? Lady Jiang Fei has already yielded, and I'm sure that Zhang will also do so if his ward is bound."

Did my first attack miss?

"Or maybe she's wise enough to read the writing on the wall. Let me give you a better view of it," Zadim retorts as he continues his assualt on the spellcaster.

Move action - Study Yue Xin
Attack vs. Yue Xin

Attack(ST): 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 5 + 1 = 21For(ST): 1d4 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 1 = 6

Seeing that Eyden has cleared the way, Zadim wastes no time with the stunned foes, and rushes straight for the last opponent still fighting, the babbling Yue Xin. As he approaches, the Kelishite raises his kukri to catch his quarry's upper arm.

Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22For: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Zadim jumps into motion, swiftly drawing the blade that he was reaching for. Without hesitation, he goes to bury it in the martial artist's gut.

Move action - draw Kukri
Attack vs. Jiang Fei

Attack(ST): 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 5 + 1 = 17For(ST): 1d4 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 1 = 8

Well, this is about to get ugly... Zadim thinks as he puts his hand near his own blades.

"Yes, the ruins of the Summer Palace, and we did find them. Nothing of note in them though. Got notes for what remains for the Society, and hopefully that's enough for Mai Chun," Zadim casually states as he gives Jiang Fei the once over.

Bluff: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (15) - 1 = 14

Studying Jiang Fei in case of combat. Who has the scroll case?

"At the very least, It'll help the people of Shokuro," Zadim agrees. After a moment, he adds, "Would you care to come with us? I'm sure that Mai Chun would love to talk with you."

Zadim hangs back, studying the room quietly and letting those that have skill in diplomacy do the talking. He purposefully gives the princess an extended once-over, just in case she becomes a threat.

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20
And studying Song Rui

"Maybe there's something in the throne room of note?" Zadim asks after the avenues of search in the study are exhausted.

Zadim stops at the last ridge and looks over the ruins of the Summer Palace from afar. "This place is quite impressive. I can't imagine what it was like when it was whole," he muses as he takes in the ruins. with a clap of his hands, he continues, " First goal would be to find records, yes?"

I vote for Study first.

Zadim nods as he pours over the map and starts to make notes in order to make this journey. "Is there anything dangerous that you're aware of in this stretch of land?" he asks as he sketches a rough copy of the map and the path they need to take from the master copy.

"Well, " Zadim begins, "As from the map that we delivered earlier, we've collected a description around the palace, and a link to the Tian Xia zodiacal symbol of the Dog." He pauses before continuing. "To be fair, I was hoping that you could piece together the three, since you are the one that know this continent better then us."

I stealth dotted in a while ago, and looking at the players list, I'll assume that Edyen did as well.

Thanks for the run.

Dodging the sudden strike surprises the Kelish man, but when the lady in yellow stumbles back, Zadim responses in kind, hoping to launch her away from the group.

AoO, Ogre Smashes Rock: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 5 + 1 = 16For: 1d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 1 = 7
nonlethal and DC 11 Fort save.

Then, he turns his attention the the man in green with a similar, though much erratic strike.

Attack vs. Green

Ogre Smashes Rock(ST): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9For(ST): 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
nonlethal and DC 11 Fort save.

With Red down, Zadim swings his attention toward the closest threat, the lady in yellow. With a moment of examination as he steps forward, he lines up a swift jab at her, hoping to knock her back with the strike as well.

5-foot forward
Move action - Study Yellow
Standard action - Ogre Smashes Rock vs. Yellow

Ogre Smashes Rock(ST): 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 5 + 1 = 22For(ST): 1d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 1 = 7
Nonlethal And a DC 11 Fort Save

Zadim looks over Red and nods to the man before he lashes out with a knee to the man's chest, hoping to startle the man,

Study Red
Attack(Ogre Scares the Foe) vs. Red.

Ogre Scares the Foe(ST): 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 5 + 1 = 21For(ST): 1d6 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 1 = 10
And DC 11 Will

Zadim calmly waits for the Scorpion students to engage. Let them be the aggressors, he idly muses as he sizes up one of the closest targets.

Move action - Study Green
Standard action - Ready action to attack when they up in range.

Zadim steps forward and pauses at the front of the group. He drops into the stance that Jiang Fei drilled into them, and with a smirk, gestures for the Scorpion students to come.

Move
Ready action - attack the first guy in range.

Zadim gives Edyen a look of disbelief. "I don't think that did quite what you intended, Edyen." then with a slyer look on his face, he adds. "Though I'm a little surprised that it didn't. Isn't it in the nature of scorpions to sting, after all? I didn't think they raised docile scorpions in Tian Xia."

Zadim nods, "I agree to this. It sounds ... entertaining to say the least. Shell we get started with this training?"

"Promoting it's effectiveness... How exactly would we be doing that?" Zadim asks, curious, but cautious. "Is there a tourney of some sort soon, or a school that takes all challengers?"

Zadim nods to the shopkeep/sensei. "We're here on behalf of Mai Chun. She told us that you would be expecting us, and you had a favor to ask us for the information that we seek." he pauses to take a sip of the hot tea, and smile at the flavor. "Can I assume that your style has something to do with this?"

"So, this time to Quain? These many kingdoms are a mite confusing," Zadim states as he returns to the group.

Zadim smirks faintly. "Who are you again?" he asks, in agreement to the plan.

Zadim looks over the bodyguard, as if sizing the man up if they need to fight.

Studying Zheng, just in case.

Zadim notes the new guard with a bit of irritation. Can't get past easily.... let's do something about that.

And with that, Zadim takes off in a different direction, doing his best to make just enough noise to attract the nearby guard, but only him.

I'm trying to use what I know about tracking people to lead this guard away from our thief, and hope I give the others enough time to catch him.

Survival: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20

Not letting the figure get away, Zadim hops out the window and into the bushes, hoping to sneak up on their quarry.

Stealth: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14

Seeing as Zadim was already in motion from breaking through the door, the Kelish man just lets his movement carry him forward, going to dive for whomever the other theif is.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15

With a red face, Zadim gets irritated and throws his shoulder into the door a second time.

STR: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20

"Fine, Here goes." and with that, Zadim goes to shoulder the door open ...

STR: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

...only to bounce off the door frame at an awful angle. "Grah!!"

"I don't see how this is going to..." Zadim faintly mutters as he begins to head for the stairs.

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Zadim scowls at that thought as well. "Do we want to try the window? It's a second floor window, but I'm fairly sure I can boost one of you up to it."

"No skill in lockpicking if that's what you're asking." Zadim mutters as he gets a better look at the lock. "I can try breaking it, but first, We have 5 offices up here, maybe a key is in one of them."

He points to the door opposite him, (Door #3) "Let's start here."

Zadim slips down the hallway, inspecting each door in kind.

Perception(Door #2): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17
Perception(Door #3): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12
Perception(Door #4): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20
Perception(Door #5): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19
Perception(Door #6): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20

With the light behind him, Zadim moves to the first door in the hallway and checks it for traps and locks.

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17

Would you like for me to roll up for all the doors, so we can quickly speed by the Doors - eaters of time and posts?

"To the stairs then....." Zadim whispers as he closes the door behind the group. After a pause, he adds, "Did anyone bring a light?"

Zadim nods, and moves forward to open the door, so the four can slip into the building.

"So be it," Zadim finally says with slight concern for the Society's good name, "Hopefully this'll work.

Zadim sighs faintly as the debate on a plan of attack begins. "I have some skill with stealth and can become more adept at reading a man, but my primary assistance will be in the violence that we're attempting to avoid. I suppose I could make a reasonable distraction if need be."

I guess I'm the closest, but I really wouldn't consider myself skilled by any means.

Zadim nods, grateful that someone thought of something when he was at a total loss. "That sounds like a wonderful idea, Would you please?" he happily asks Jianghong.

Easy way to get the lay of the land at least, and find where our quarry is, Zadim muses as he falls in step behind the much more confidant Ohm-Eran. Hopefully, if we're lucky, we can swipe it during the tour and not have to do a daring night raid.

Knowledge(Nobility)(CotT,untrained): 1d20 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 + 1 = 8

Upon reaching the school, Zadim's first instinct is to loop around the enclave to get a rough view of the grounds that they need to infiltrate, sweeping wide to avoid too much scrutiny (I'll just claim this is what provides the data you already gave us about the school). After his look over, Zadim returns to the others. "So,"he says quietly, "Do anyone have any ideas on how to start with finding and collecting our quarry? Aside from striking at night, I'm at a loss for the tactics for this."

Player Name:Garon Niehaus
PC Name:Zadim ((reported on Aika Whitetalon))
PFS#: 153161-12
Slow Track or Normal:Normal
Faction: Dark Archives
Day Job: n/a
Perception and vision/senses: +4, nothing of note
Initiative: +2
Notes: Nothing of note.

Zadim scans the man as he enters, and nods after looking him over. "Good day, sir," he says to the man afterward, "I assume you are here to assist with Mai Chun's forays?"

Zadim smiles as he looks though the books. "It'll be a little rough, but I can carry most of this. Shall we get it to Mai Chun?"

With 19 STR, I think I can get almost all of the books and only be in my medium load with my gear.