Aveira: Nation of Mages

Game Master Tark the Ork

Brittiri nods after Caun and starts moving towards the elemental/construct fight that is unfolding, Tell your creature to lure it out if it can...

The gnome grits his teeth as he moves, he was smaller and it could be a liability at times, hopefully now was not one of them...

Double move to L2

Climb Check for ze gnome.

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22 Climb Brittiri.

The group moves in splitting their forces and looking to get to cover. Despite taking significant damage from Aiseilura's twin blades the construct vaults back withdraws and away as two more constructs emerge from hiding and form up with the other two. Lining up their shots they unleash a hail of crossbow fire upon the tiefling only saved by quick reactions and good quality armor 4 damage.

The construct being assailed by the earth elemental makes a solid retreat withdraws away from the elemental looking to regroup with the others.

MAP IS UPDATED GROUP IS UP

"I think it did that for us already."
Caun grunts before nodding to the Elemental.

Caun himself lowers his glaive before rushing the same Huntsmen Full Round Action-Charge moving to -2,-I.

Charge-Glaive-Power Attack: 1d20 + 6 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (14) + 6 + 2 - 1 = 21
Glaive Damage: 1d10 + 4 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 4 + 3 = 13

Caun's AC is 15 for the round.

Round 2

Surging forth from behind his companions Dreadguard Lienhol unleashes a vicious blow to one of the constructs. "None will fall while I yet live!" he cries as his sword cleaves a deep gorge in the machine.

Move Action to (-J, 3). Standard Action to initiate Strike of the Infinite Protector against Huntsman 4. Aiseilura gains a +2 bonus to AC for one round.

Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22
Damage: 3d6 + 8 ⇒ (1, 5, 4) + 8 = 18

Round 2

Aiseilura returns to a more offensive stance in utter silence, eyes narrowed as she plans to tear her way through all of these constructs.
Swift action, return to Outer Sphere Stance. Lose 10 feet of movement and Scent. Gain -2 AC penalty (taken into account in my Common Stats), +1d6 damage to weapons while dual wielding.

When the moment seems right, she rushes forward, pouncing like a great cat.
Free action, activate Power Attack.
Full-round action, initiate Raging Hunter Pounce to charge to (-J,5).
If Lienhol's solid hit has already taken care of Clockwork Huntsman 4, she continues the charge to (-I,5) and Clockwork Huntsman 2.
Lienhol's strike negates the Charge's penalty to AC.

main hand attack: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 5 + 2 = 27 natural 20, critical threat
critical confirmation: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 2 = 8 natural 1, fails to confirm
main hand damage: 1d4 + 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (1) + (6) + 6 = 13

off hand attack: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 2 = 10 expecting this to miss
off hand damage: 1d4 + 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (4) + (2) + 5 = 11

bite attack: 1d20 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 1 + 2 = 23 natural 20, critical threat
critical confirmation: 1d20 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 1 + 2 = 22
bite damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11 I assume Outer Sphere Stance affects my Bites. Let me now if I'm wrong.
additional crit damage if confirmed: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

Caun's target is dead, as is Lien's and Aiseilura's.

I came back and was like "why would I need a climb check? Until I realized I meant -2, not 2. I will roll with where I am though, lol.

Brittiri moves forward along the boxes shifting his weight as he moves to bring down his gladiī in an swift, sharp, downward strike as he approaches the mechanical creature at the end of the row...

Move to -I2, using Inner Sphere Stance (+2 AC +2 Wil) and then using "Swift Claws" maneuver w/power attack to strike with both swords at H3

Gladius 1: 1d20 + 6 - 1 ⇒ (1) + 6 - 1 = 6 Ouch
Gladius 2: 1d20 + 6 - 1 ⇒ (19) + 6 - 1 = 24 Possible Crit?
Confirm Crit?: 1d20 + 6 - 1 ⇒ (11) + 6 - 1 = 16 ?

Damage Glad 2: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Crit?: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

"Watch for incendiaries. They have crossbows and flame launcher. Watch for crossfire!"

Tark So they are NOT armed with Hand to hand weapons? Also Are their weapons and/or armor built in and therefore not vulnerable to Ryzern's spiking or can Enhancement magic ruin their day?

Move action: sneak to -L,-7. Not that the sneak part matters. I assume the clock-bot has darkvision.

A second ball of blur streaks towards the clockwork manikin
Ranged touch attack, cover: 1d20 + 5 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 5 - 4 = 4 and another crate is rendered safe for democracy.

NOT armed is relative as even without swords their fists and arms are plenty.

Yeah going to pay better attention about "where" the coordinates sit next time.

As two of their brothers fall the constructs back up and rapidly shift into a firing line. Presenting their chests they open up to reveal a small cannon. With a rapid staccatto of soft thumping noises glass spheres launch from them attempting to catch Lienhol and Brittiri in triple chemical explosions. One falls short of its intended target and splashes harmlessly on the tiefling warlord.

[oooc]And my damage rolls were crap. Lienhol and Brittiri take 2 damage. Lienhol must make a DC15 reflex save or catch fire.[/ooc]

GROUP IS UP!

Round 3

Reflex: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (19) - 1 = 18

Miraculously the fire washes across Lienhol with little effect beyond some singed hairs. Seeing an opportunity to pin in the enemy he gives pursuit and takes up a threatening stance, practically looming over the constructs.

Swift Action to use Tactical Rush to move to (-H, 4). Full Round action to enter Defensive Focus. Threatened area is 10 ft., CMD is 20 for the purpose of people using Acrobatics to leave my threatened squares. Recovering Strike of the Infinite Protector.

Round 3

"Well. That's different. I will not be deterred, however!"
Swift action, declare a Brave Gambit.

With one kukri forward, she rushes one of the constructs but fails to connect.
Full-round action, charge to (-H,5) attacking the enemy in (-G,5)

charging kukri attack: 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 8 + 2 + 3 = 14 natural 1, miss

The gambit fails, so I only recover a single maneuver and take a -2 penalty to all d20 rolls for one round.

Round 3

Caun nods the go ahead to the Elemental which rushes forward at the nearest Automaton charging to (-G,2)
Slam w/Power Attack-Charge: 1d20 + 8 - 1 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 8 - 1 + 1 + 2 = 21
Slam Damage: 1d6 + 7 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 7 + 3 + 1 = 12

Before he himself moves to (-H,1) and takes a swipe with his Glaive.
Glaive w/Power Attack: 1d20 + 6 - 1 ⇒ (2) + 6 - 1 = 7
Damage: 1d10 + 4 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 3 = 8

In a flash Brittiri twist his body and flies through the air, tumbling from the top of the boxes to the floor, the action so fast he is able to steady himself an unleash his full prowess upon the mechanical man before him...

Okay Leaping Dragon as swift action to H3, +10 to Acro check, treated as running start, sswift action

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 10 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 10 + 9 = 22 Garbage roll but more than enough to move the 5'

Once he lands, full attack on G3

Attack Glad 1, PA: 1d20 + 6 - 1 ⇒ (6) + 6 - 1 = 11
Attack Glad 2, PA: 1d20 + 6 - 1 ⇒ (9) + 6 - 1 = 14 Enh?

Damage?: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Round 3

Seeing the 'battle' swinging in the party's favor Ryzern chooses to move to cover closer to the action.

Move: walk to -I,-2

In no apparent danger Ryzern attempts to lend Caun a hand.

Standard: Destruction blast vs. Huntsman@-G,2 ranged touch, cover, melee: 1d20 + 5 - 4 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 5 - 4 - 4 = 15. Woosh....

Ryzern hits. Roll for damage plz.

As the group harries and corners there foes the constructs seem to have no choice but to lash out with their heavy arms and smash into their oes. As Aiseilura pounces on one she overextends her reach as the momentum of her charge carries her directly into the fist of her foe 10 damage. Lienhol menaces the three of them threatening harm should they attempt escape. For his efforts the construct uses its mechanical strength directly into the Samsaran's distinctly organic gut. 10 damage. The earth elemental too s not without taking punishment as wood and metal take a sizable chunk out of stone and dirt. 6 damage

GROUP IS UP!

Map updated.

Round 4

While the mistake was her own, the pain of taking a blow from a mechanical fist infuriates Aiseilura. She let's out a bestial roar before continuing her assault.
Swift action, initiate Encouraging Roar. All allies within 30 feet gain a +2 morale bonus to attack and damage rolls for one round. Looks like this hits everyone but Ryzern.
Free action, activate Power Attack.
Full attack action, attack the enemy in (-G,5). If she fells that one and still has attacks left, she'll move on to (-G,4).

main hand attack: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 2 = 10 I doubt this hits, but just in case...
main hand damage: 1d4 + 1d6 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + (2) + 6 + 2 = 13

off hand attack: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 2 = 12 Another low roll, but just in case...
off hand damage: 1d4 + 1d6 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (2) + (4) + 5 + 2 = 13

bite attack: 1d20 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 1 + 2 = 11 Wow. Okay, dice hate me at the moment.
bite damage: 2d6 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (5, 4) + 5 + 2 = 16

After making her attack, she steps behind the Dreadguard to avoid taking any more unnecessary hits.
5 foot step to (-I,4)

Round 4

Lienhol takes the blow in stride, all things considered. He quickly shifts his weight into a hefty chopping blow against the construct directly in front of him. His blow lands in such a way that he continues to cover both Brittiri and Aieseilura.

Free Action to activate Shield Bearer; Aiseilura receives a +2 trait bonus to AC for 1 round. Standard Action to initiate Strike of the Infinite Protector, Brittiri receives a +2 bonus to AC for 1 round.

Attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25
Damage: 3d6 + 10 ⇒ (6, 2, 2) + 10 = 20

oops. Sorry, how did I missee that roll. damage: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 5) = 9

Round 4
Caun shouts out to the Elemental.

The Earth Elemental shifts down 5 foot step to (-F,2) before letting out a gravely roar at the construct who struck it before returning the favor.
Slam w/ Power Attack: 1d20 + 8 - 1 + 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 8 - 1 + 1 + 2 + 2 = 22
Slam Damage: 1d6 + 7 + 3 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 7 + 3 + 1 + 2 = 17

Caun takes the opportunity to swing at the same Construct Glaive w/Power Attack: 1d20 + 6 - 1 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 6 - 1 + 2 = 16
Glaive Damage: 1d10 + 4 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 4 + 3 + 2 = 16

Both Caun and the Elemental are striking the Construct at (-G,3)
Alternatively if it's dead by then both will move up and attack the next Construct that's still standing.

Round 4

Never one to see the glass half full when you have yet to check for poison. Ryzern circles towards the rear of the room looking for more huntsmen and/or the other shoe.

Move to -D,0

Assuming he finds nothing more interesting to annoy Ryzwern lobs another sphere of blur towards the battle.

Ranged touch vs -G,3 Cover, Combat: 1d20 + 5 - 4 - 4 ⇒ (2) + 5 - 4 - 4 = -1

A fist sized chunk of the crate in -F,4 explodes dusting Aiseilura's hair with splinters and wood-chips.

Did I not make it to H3? I just want to make sure I am where I think I am as I proceed?

You did. I'm just bad at readng.

Fixed on my end so you can take your turn from there.

Lienhol heavily damages the one in front of him as the duo of earth adn zealot tears one of the constructs into pieces giving a bright flash and a small gout of flame as one of the alchemical salvos burst into flames.

Brittiri shifts his footing, and uses his new position to unleash a flurry of savage strikes against the closes foe. Switch to pugilist stance

STrike 1 PA: 1d20 + 6 - 1 ⇒ (1) + 6 - 1 = 6
Strike 2 PA: 1d20 + 6 - 1 ⇒ (9) + 6 - 1 = 14

Widely off base with the first strike Brittiri presses with his off hand hopeful to make a hit...

Damage: 1d4 + 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + (6) + 4 = 12

Brittiri is unable to get his blades to find purchase. Unable or incapable of surrendering the remaining two hunstman shift away from the bulk of the party's meaty center line. Giving Lienhol and Aiselura passing blows the Dreadguard manage too absorb the brunt of the blow on his armor whilst the tiefling takes the brunt of it into her ribs9 damage.

GROUP IS UP! FINISH THEM!!

Round 5

Looks like you missed my 5-foot step last round, but I'd be stepping right back to where you have me on the map now anyway, so that's all good.

Feeling the pain of her wounds set in, Aiseilura steps in again in hopes of landing some better hits on the remaining constructs to end the fight quickly.

Free action, activate power attack.
Full attack action on (-G,5), moving to (-G,6) if the first one dies early.

main hand attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9 Probably a miss, but just in case...
main hand damage: 1d4 + 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (2) + (5) + 6 = 13

off hand attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25 Critical threat
critical confirmation: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9 Expecting this to fail to confirm, but I'll roll the bonus damage just in case.
off hand damage: 1d4 + 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (3) + (5) + 5 = 13
additional crit damage if confirmed: 1d4 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

bite attack: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 1 = 20
bite damage: 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (5, 2) + 5 = 12

Round 5

Move to -D,0
Standard: if nothing new is revealed then convert standard to second move and move to -D,4

Ryzern dashes across the battlefield. His torch casting weird shadows amidst the blood.

Round 5

Lienhol presses the attack into the remaining construct.

5' step to (-G, 5), Standard Action to attack (-G, 6)

Attack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
Damage: 3d6 + 8 ⇒ (5, 1, 4) + 8 = 18

Brittiri steps up next to Lienhol and continues to strike out with his gladii...

Strike 1 PA: 1d20 + 6 - 1 ⇒ (8) + 6 - 1 = 13
Strike 2 PA: 1d20 + 6 - 1 ⇒ (17) + 6 - 1 = 22

Damage Strike 2: 1d4 + 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + (1) + 4 = 6

I'm a little confused where exactly everyone is at this point. So hopefully this comes out making sense.

Caun will move up behind Aiseilura (-I,5) maybe? and cast a Cure Light Wounds on her.
CLW: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

The Earth Elemental will continue it's advance, moving forward to whatever available square there is to make another Slam Attack on the closest Huntsman.
Slam w/Power Attack: 1d20 + 8 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 8 - 1 + 1 = 22
Slam Damage: 1d6 + 7 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 7 + 3 + 1 = 15

Aileselura presses the attack biting into the construct and tearing it's head from its shoulders with a terrible mechanical pop. Caun and Brittiri finish off the last one leaving you in darkness and flickering shadows as Ryzern moves closer to survey the damage.

Combat is over.

"Well, that could have gone a bit cleaner... Next time should be better, now that we have an idea of what to expect from each other."

Aiseilura examines her wounds, wincing as the adrenaline rush fades and pain assaults her full force.

"More immediately, though, can I get a bit more healing, Caun? That would be... helpful."

Ryzern retrieves the torch he threw into the room earlier.

"Well that was unpleasant."

Turning away from the group he address the ceiling and corners of the room.

"Well? You have seen us break your expensive toys. Do we need to continue this farce or will you open your dammed door?"

Not expecting a response Ryzern extinguishes one of the torches and looks to the remains of the metal men.

Any parts to salvage? Anything in the back of the room we might have missed due to toy intervention?

Brittiri offers a sullen grunt as the combat ends, nodding at Ryzern's comment about things being unpleasant. The gnome errant scratches a cheek as he looks around, I assume there is a key or something in here too then eh?

Caun directs the Earth Elemental to help search the room, before bringing out a wand of CLW, nodding to Aiseilura, he makes use of it to mend some of the Tieflings wounds.

"Does anyone else need mending?" his usual gruffness present but perhaps a little less so than usual.

If anyone else does, go ahead and roll and just let me know so I can mark the charges.

Finishing with that, Caun joins the Earth Elemental in it's search, beginning to walk the length of the room, looking for anything off, also taking a quick glance through some of the remains.
It had 4 minutes total so figure searching around for a few minutes before it burns up the remaining time.

Earth Elemental Perception:Aid Another: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17
Caun Perception w/Aid: 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 11 + 2 = 23

"I was struck as well."

"Thanks, Caun. So yes, let's look for that key..."

Perception to search the room: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

It takes some time as rummaging through the constructs turns up nothing in the way of a key. Ryzern can manage to salvage about 40 crosssbow bolts and 7 alchemists fire from the wreckage.

However a glint in the dark catches Caun's eye as he climbs up the top most crate and finds a silvery piece of metal sitting on top of it.

Anyone need bolts? Ryzern asks before discarding them.

Head wreathed in cigar smoke Ryvers hands each of you a fire flask.
"After that display of hand to hand might I doubt you will need these but.....?"

Ryvern pockets the remaining three flasks. He apparently does need them.

Not being greedy, least I don't think so, but you folks are much better at the killing than I am. Still if you want another flask shout out.

"That's two rooms conquered, how many more remain?"

"Four. Assuming our hosts are neither lying nor subject to sweet reason. And assuming that there is a key part here somewhere."

Ryzern looks at the many many crates in the room.

"I suppose we should start opening these." He sighs "I knew I should have grabbed my crowbar today."

"We'll make do." says Lienhol as he hefts his greatsword and uses it as a lever to pop the crates open.

The gnome tasks the flask with a nod but declines the bolts. Upon seeing the dreadguard use his sword to pop a crate the gnome swears out loud and reaches into his bag and produces a 12 inch rod that he clicks and snaps in a variety of manners until he basically has a crowbar in his hands, Don't treat a blade that way. Use this.

Calling down while digging around on top crate.
"Well, they seem persistent so far in seeing us through these foolish tasks, so I doubt we will get off that easily."

Caun retrieves the item he finds before climbing back down to show everyone else.
"I found this on top of those crates up there."
Caun points towards the uppermost crate. Which, after showing it to everyone, he hands it to Ryzern.
"Perhaps you would be best to hold onto this for safe keeping."

Did a post disappear as far as describing what Caun found?

Well there was a post a few up from Tark, about a silvery glint metallic option. Admittedly I just sort of assumed (this is how bad sh*t occurs) it was a key. But it would probably be in our best interest to make sure it is in fact a key. Something Caun isn't really qualified for.

Caun also declined a flask for now. "I have a few of my own."
Apparently I had tunnel vision on the happenings of things.

Ok, no that makes COMPLETE sense. I was just a bit out of it, lol