Rise of the Runelords [The Skinsaw Murders] (IC)

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Alvor takes measure of the numerous threats advancing from the far end of the room, trying not to be distracted by the fact that Steingott just pulled a block of stone from nowhere, or that Norton just rushed past him with inhuman speed.

Recognizing Martin's vulnerability, Al glances back at Draegra. "I think Martin's in trouble. Can you help him?" As he moves to meet the nearest threats, he calls out to the hunter, "Martin, back up if you need to. I'll try to keep 'em busy!"

Stepping into the gap between Zada and Norton, he thrusts his three-pointed spear towards the armored orderly, hoping to create an opening for Zada to do the same. Even after the strike, his spear remains in motion, a persistent obstacle to any opportunistic foe.

Spoiler: OOC

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Retroactive Swift Action from Round 1: Al uses Fuse Styles to enter Piercing Thunder Style and Valiant Keeper's Stance. Allies can move through his threatened area without provoking attacks of opportunity.

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Swift Action: Al uses the Pride Movement boost to grant a move action to Draegra. He may immediately move up to his base speed as a free action.

Move Action: Al moves 3 squares south, and then 1 square southwest.

Standard Action: Al uses the Hunting Party strike against the red orderly, granting Zada an attack of opportunity vs. the orderly if the strike hits.

Attack: (d20+8)[27]
Damage: (2d4+4)[9]

Free Action: If Al does at least 1 damage to the orderly, he will mark the orderly with Armiger's Mark.

Any attacks of opportunity that Al is able to take will be taken normally with the exception that, if Martin does retreat to the north, and if a humanoid enemy provokes by moving into the square Martin left, Al will attempt to hamstring them.

Spoiler: Hamstring attempt, if necessary

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(d20+10)[23]

In the event that Hunting Party did not deal damage to the red orderly, if Al is able to damage the orderly with an attack of opportunity, he will mark the orderly with Armiger's Mark. Additionally, if he is able to deal damage to the smaller bat with an attack of opportunity, he will mark the smaller bat with Armiger's Mark.

With respect to possible counters, Al will use Warning Roar against the first attack made against Martin, or Enduring Shell in the event Al is required to make a Fortitude save, whichever comes first.

Spoiler: Diplomacy check, if necessary

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[16] if the roll made last round should be carried forward, (d20+11)[14] if not