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With those words, I drop the kid on the ground and glare at him. Hopefully, he gets the hint.

I was thinking about asking the same thing.

"Normally very slowly, over several hours, so that the 'reward' is not so easily forgotten. At least that is, for the first failure. The second time, they will normally mount the head on a pike and call it a day." Yong looks at the boy while saying this, talking in a bored tone and manner, as if he had been on the giving end of the 'reward' many times over the years.

"Ah. I eh, had been preparing the room for you and was attempting to leave by the secret servant's exit when I saw you come in..."

He's lying.

Menacingly, he pulls the kid real close, almost nose to nose. Looking him right in the eye, Yong says, "Try again."

Holding the boy off the ground, Yong merely looks into the boy's eyes and says, "Speak now."

Bluff (make the kid think 'he's gonna get it' if he doesn't start yapping): 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (14) + 16 = 30

Quote:

Perception, Central Chamber: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (10) + 22 = 32

As soon as he begins to inspect the room, Zhang Yong gets the sense that there is someone behind the wall. Someone very skilled at stealth, Zhang Yong would never have noticed him if Yong hadn't been looking for him.

Zhang Yong estimates he could easily punch through the wall and seize whoever it is, if he can do it fast enough to catch him. He moves nonchalantly towards the wall.

OK here's what I'm going to do: Since this is more of a reflex thing, at the most opportune moment, I'm going to use a Qi point to maximize my speed, my new Stunning Palm (Budhidharma Palm) attack to punch through the wall and hit the man (doing non-lethal damage) and drag him back through. What do I need to roll to accomplish this?

"We'll have to maintain a watch over our admittedly spacious accommodations, in case they are spying on us. It is quite possible, as you said, that they will attempt to use any advantage." With that, Yong begins walking around the central chamber, then his own room, for anything that could be suspicious.

Perception, Central Chamber: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (10) + 22 = 32

Perception, Personal Room: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (13) + 22 = 35

That would explain the cameo...:p

How about Stan Lee? o_O

Now imagine Christopher Walken saying it...

...or maybe just Jet Li...just sayin'

I can make funny faces, if that will help.

I am sure that Yong would know the proper form of respect to a grandmaster, regardless of his or her form. As for me, I'm winging the protocols and hope that you understand my intent...

"Oh, great Grandmaster, how wise you are to note our supposed conundrum. However, it has always been my personal belief that, although, as you say, Mount Wudang may be more renowned in terms of healing, it is not, in fact, the only source of knowledge. In order for one to be a true warrior, both on and off the field of combat, one must be knowledgable in all forms of philosophies, whether one is considered better than another, or not. Only then can one find true enlightenment."

Although it is not typically his thing, Yong walks up the steps leading to the Pagoda to pay his respect. 'At least I can work out the kinks in my bottom from riding that steed,' Yong thinks to himself, as he slowly makes his way to the top. After staying for a short amount of time (not short enough to insult the Taoists, but not long enough to listen to their long-winded speeches), he works his way back down. He then goes to see about the emperor to see if he can be made better.

Crap, you're right Flying Sword. I rushed through my leveling yesterday so that I cold be caught up, and I forgot about that. It's right there in my gear listing.

If this helps, taking two more levels of Shaolin would net you:

2d10 hit points
+2 BAB
+1 AC Bonus
+1 to all saves
8 skill points total (2 bursts of 2 + Int (2))
One Bonus Feat
and increase your Qinggong by 1 (to 3)

Plus the feat and attribute increase you'd normally get for hitting 11th and 12th level, respectively.

Morning everyone and happy late Memorial Day. I just got back, and I've leveled up Yong. I only need to roll my hp, and I need to find out if my unarmed strike damage goes up even further, as it is already at 2d6.

Level 11: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8
Level 12: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Thanks both of you, that will make it a lot easier and quicker for me to get Yong up to 12. I'll let you know when I'm finished.

LOL I'm looking forward to seeing what you have in mind for me. That being said, can you send me a link to your Shaolin writeup, via PM? I do most of my gaming via my iPad now, and I don't have easy access to the link you sent before.

Also, I'll try to level up my character this weekend, but with Memorial Day, I'll be pretty spotty on posts until Tuesday. If I haven't leveled by then, could you please remind me?

Yea, but I don't use swords. They're nasty, filthy things, that collect blood, and require sticky oils to clean...

Why are you all staring at me all of a sudden?

Yong's thoughts have been muddled for the past few days. In all his years, he never once thought that he would be escorting the 'true' emperor across the lands of his celestial domain. He also didn't expect that his emperor would look like a dog had shat all over him, and then used his face to bury the shat. He was very concerned for the emperor's wounds; he hoped that they would not fester or get worse by the time that the group found a healer for him. Yong was not an expert in the medicinal arts, but one didn't have to be to realize that it would a long time before any concubine found him attractive again.

Yong also wondered about the events in the cave, and how everything impacted both himself and his friends. Wu-Yao seemed to have recovered from the naga bite, yet he seemed...off somehow. Nothing that Yong could place, but still there nonetheless. Part of Yong wished that the demon would be the last one that he ever saw, but knew in his heart that it would not ever be the case.

One the second night of their journey, Yong saw Flying Sword opening a book under a tree and realized that it was the book from the cave! He had forgotten all about it. Walking up to Sword, Yong says, "Is there anything of use in there for us, or is it another book of poetry?"

Oh crap, I completely forgot about the book. I'll take a turn reading it if no one else has.

Also, I would likely take a watch by myself, to get a chance to re-take my focus, and perhaps to practice the marital moves that are mentioned in that book.

I can't think of anything. My concern would be with getting the emperor to safety and to make sure that Snake Man doesn't turn into one on the way to where we are heading. ;p

Say, can you have your beggar 'magically' whip up a Land Rover as well. My feet hurt, and I can use some cake...:p

I've been toying with the idea of running a second wuxia game and I've finally decided to pull the cord on it.

If any of you have time for another game and are interested the recruitment dilly is here: http://paizo.com/threads/rzs2r24z?Recruitment-Wuxia-Legend-of-the-Demon-Her oes#1

I would definitely give any of you preferential placement over the rest of these riff raff. Just don't volunteer if you think it would negatively affect your ability to play in this game.

Thanks for the invite, but I'm already in another group, and running a campaign of my own. Besides, I'd likely get too confused over both threads and get my shaolin in your demon by mistake. :p

"Given that we have injured people, perhaps we should withdraw to a place that has healers that can mend the broken bones and look at Wu-Yao's...um poison. Were you poisoned?"

After hearing Wu-Yao's answer...

Knowledge (local): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14

"Perhaps we could get them to Mount Kunlun. How far away is that, does anyone know?"

OK, I'll suggest it in the game thread then.

OK so the next question would be, which place with healers would be closest to our present location on the map?

Yong hears the message go off, but Ji beats him to a run. Instead, since it appears that he is the only one out here with the emperor and Ming Yue, he decides to stay and guard them, in case something stupid comes up the path to the cave. He looks down at the emperor and says, "You are not expecting any company, are you?" (he'll say that respectfully, of course), as Yong goes into a guard position in front of the two. He takes a quick glance back to Ji as she enters the cave, and mentally wishes her luck in saving their brother.

'Potent, indeed, is all Yong can think as the emperor sits up, completely without pain. Yong stands agape at the spectacle.

"Is the emperor ready to be moved yet?" Yong looks down at the man who would be emperor and thinks 'I can understand the agony he must be feeling, right now.'

I'm playing Yong as the type that won't typically take the initiative on areas outside of his expertise. For the most part, that will include most things outside of combat. I didn't build him to be an walking muscle with no brains, but he didn't get to where he is by taking risks. That sort of thing.

"Then I will meet you in the cave, if I am not here when you get back." As Ming Yue runs to gather her treasures, Yong turns with rather large bundle and heads back into the cave.

Presently, he hands over the various materials to Ji and says "Will this be enough?"

Ok, I'm fine with that. I'll RP in Gameplay.

As for the pill/potion thing, I kinda like it; it's certainly different, and takes away from imagination of a bandolier wearing healer, with potion vials strapped across his chest, instead of bullets.

Does this mean that I can take the blue pill?

Sorry, couldn't resist. Well I could have, but I rolled a nat 1 on my Wisdom check, LOL.

@CM: Ok, that makes sense. I've gone ahead and responded to Ming.

"Shall I wait for you here?"

Hey, it's still a good starting point.

Zhang Yong walks out of the main temple. The Naga are nowhere to be found, presumably having slithered back into their pools. He quickly proceeds up the stairs and out of the cave.

Ming Yue is standing by the entrance, looking dour as ever.

"Are your companions dead already?" she asks.

"No, honorable one. They are quite alive, as well as what appears to be the emperor himself, although he was injured previously. I am to gather branches to make him a splint."

Studying Ming Yue closely, he wonders how much she knew about what was going on inside, although he will not say anything out loud, no matter what Yong thinks.

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (11) + 20 = 31

Turning to Ji, Yong says "I'll go and get branches. It looks like you have much to talk about, with the Emperor and these swords." He then gets up to go outside.

Yong comes out of his trance, having recovered somewhat from the previous attacks. He looks around, seeing the others looking at various things. He goes over to Ji and Wu-Yao and apologizes for having to meditate. That having been said, he asks if they need help with the gentleman on the ground. (Having missed the conversations, due to his trance).

Who said anything about bogarting that book?

Slight of..Perception, yea that's what I meant: 1d20 + 1400 ⇒ (17) + 1400 = 1417

HEY LOOK OVER THERE!!!

So I'll be gaining access to my next level after I read the manual (in this case)? Or would I have to find a particular manual or train with a specific person?

Did we notice a tent or pavilion of any kind near Ming-Yue? Does anyone know any numbing or paralyzing qi strikes?

Also, if he blinks, she’ll ask if he’s the emperor. Other questions: do you need water? Was there more than one demon?

To answer your question, Yong has Stunning Fist, Crushing Blow (reduces target's AC by 7 at this point), Scorpion Style (which reduces a target's move rate to 5' for 7 rounds), and Gorgon's Fist (which gives a target hit by Scorpion Style the staggered condition). Does that help, Ji?

Yong stands stoically in the center of the room, trying to find his focus, without showing his emotions. He feels weakened somewhat by the demoness' final attack, and is trying to clear his mind and body of the effects. He allows his team to do their work and will help if needed, once he comes out of meditation.

Lord Manticore wrote:

I am fine with the random dumps of info. As for the cosplay, PHOTOS PLEASE!!!!

http://postimg.org/image/u0c367jvn/

OMG! That is so cool. Did you build K-9 yourselves or did you find a kit somewhere?

"Do we have anything that heal that man's broken bones?'

Have fun at Comic Con, try not to drool on the cosplayers, LOL

In order to keep the demoness distracted, Yong will do the following, fighting defensively the entire time:

Free Action: Use Improved Feint to keep her flat-footed
Bluff check: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (6) + 18 = 24

Full-attack Action: 1st attack will be Stunning Fist, stacked with Crushing Blow. The second attack will also be a Stunning Fist (only if the first one does not succeed), stacked with Scorpion Style to reduce her speed. I am also using a point of Qi to improve my AC by 4 for this round, to bring my total AC to 29. (Remaining Qi=12)

Tiger Pounce Style Attack: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (9) + 13 = 22
Potential Damage, -7 to AC: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (6, 2) + 4 = 12

Tiger Withering Claw: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26
Potential Damage, Speed reduced to 5': 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (5, 1) + 4 = 10

LOL fair enough, no apologies necessary, as I was the one who flubbed up.

So, do we attack again after that last post? :)

Good to meet you Stiehl9s, I'm looking forward to seeing your play style.

@CM: My fault for not thinking of reading the discussion threads before. It didn't even dawn on me to look here for my question. I'll be a good little monk going forward. :)

Since I don't know how far away she is from me, I will ready an action to attack, fighting defensively, still motioning her to come forward and attack.

How far away is the demoness from me?

Standard action: No change in stance, but making a 'come hither' gesture to the demon.

Turning to the disheveled looking "man" on the ground, Yong says "You may drop of your illusions now, demon. I would hope that you are an honorable one." Yong takes a basic combat stance, left "claw" forward.