Nostrus the DM's 6-01 Trial by Machine (Inactive)

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Scarab Sages

Human Swashbuckler/5 | Init +7 | Per +7 | HP 40/40 | AC 19, 15fl, 14t | Fort +4 | Reflex +9 | Will +2

Ghaenk keeps a short distance (10 feet) behind the elf.


M HumanCONFIRM! Level 1 PBP GM

The corridor ahead branches in four directions. North and west,
the tunnels continue unobstructed, but the eastern branch is
blocked with a stout metal grating marked with three crimson
circles within a triangle. A large, white “X” is scrawled in chalk
on the floor in the center of the intersection.

Map is labeled as MACHINES! in my info above. Please place yourselves on the left side of the map. You are entering from the South.

Scarab Sages

Human Swashbuckler/5 | Init +7 | Per +7 | HP 40/40 | AC 19, 15fl, 14t | Fort +4 | Reflex +9 | Will +2

Ghaenk wiggles his fingers and studies both the "X" on the floor as well as the blockage down the eastern branch.

Casting detect magic.

Liberty's Edge

Male Human Hunter 1 HP:16 AC:17, T:11, FF:16, Init:+1 Fort:4, Ref:3, Will:4; Elven Curved Blade +4, 1d10+3; 18-20 x2; Shortbow +1, 1d6; 20x3
Skills:
Acr:5 Bluff:5 Ha An:6 Kn Na:5 Per:8 Ride:5 Stlth:5 Srvl:8

Would someone please place Me and Anto on the map in our marching order? Thanks!


M HumanCONFIRM! Level 1 PBP GM

Studying from that distance?

Scarab Sages

Human Swashbuckler/5 | Init +7 | Per +7 | HP 40/40 | AC 19, 15fl, 14t | Fort +4 | Reflex +9 | Will +2

No, I placed my self for marching order. I'll step up to, but not cross, the "X" to detect magic.

Dark Archive

Human Fighter 2 / Slayer 2 | HP 38/38 | AC 19; Tch 12; FF 16 | F +8; R +5; W +1 | CMB+8; CMD 20 | Speed 20 ft | Init +2 | +1 Fauchard: +10 (1d10+7/18-20) | Perc +7

Telos advances cautiously.

"This symbol of the three crimson circles inside the triangle...I believe our instructions are not to proceed in that direction. In that case, we should try the north branch," he says.

The warrior, after examining the intersection, continues down the north corridor.

take 10 perception: 10 + 4 = 14

Liberty's Edge

Male Human Hunter 1 HP:16 AC:17, T:11, FF:16, Init:+1 Fort:4, Ref:3, Will:4; Elven Curved Blade +4, 1d10+3; 18-20 x2; Shortbow +1, 1d6; 20x3
Skills:
Acr:5 Bluff:5 Ha An:6 Kn Na:5 Per:8 Ride:5 Stlth:5 Srvl:8

Elric follows Telos, keeping his eyes and ears open for threats.
Elric Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15


Male Tiger HP:14 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 Init:+3 Fort:4 Ref:6 Will:2; Bite +2, 1d6+2; 20x2, 2 Claws +2, 1d4+2; 20x2 , Rake 1d4
Skills:
Acrobatics:7 Perception:6 Stealth:8

Anto follows behind, his massive paws silent against the floor and his ears laid back, ready for a fight.
Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18

Scarab Sages

Human Swashbuckler/5 | Init +7 | Per +7 | HP 40/40 | AC 19, 15fl, 14t | Fort +4 | Reflex +9 | Will +2

Ghaenk follows along after the big tiger making sure to stay clear of his tail!

Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15

Liberty's Edge

Male Gnome (lava)
Mutagen Stats:
Alchemist 2 [HP:15/15 | AC:24 | T:16 | FF:19 | Init:+7 | Perc:+4 | Darkvision(60') | CMB: +0 | CMD:17 | Fort:+3 (+2 vs. poison) Ref:+8 W:+0 (+2 racial vs.. fear/despair, +1 trait vs. enchantment)]] |Bombs:6/7|Mut:0/1

Leb looks around as he brings up the rear.

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11


M HumanCONFIRM! Level 1 PBP GM

Just before they move forward, a few of the group spot that the 'X' is marking a trap...but the X is actually right after the trigger. The line is right at the end of the hall before it opens to the crossroads. Without the marking, which someone so kindly left for the lot of you, there would definitely have been a bit of trouble, though none of you can quite figure out what the trap does...

Liberty's Edge

Male Human Hunter 1 HP:16 AC:17, T:11, FF:16, Init:+1 Fort:4, Ref:3, Will:4; Elven Curved Blade +4, 1d10+3; 18-20 x2; Shortbow +1, 1d6; 20x3
Skills:
Acr:5 Bluff:5 Ha An:6 Kn Na:5 Per:8 Ride:5 Stlth:5 Srvl:8

I am unfamiliar with this kind of trap. Do any of you know how to bypass it?

Elric keeps Anto back with a firm hand, while also looking around to see if he can tell where the trap attacks from.
If possible, take 20 on perception from the closest he can get without setting it off.

Scarab Sages

Human Swashbuckler/5 | Init +7 | Per +7 | HP 40/40 | AC 19, 15fl, 14t | Fort +4 | Reflex +9 | Will +2

Ghaenk squats down for a closer look at the trigger.

Can we tell how the trap would be triggered? Is it possible to step over the trap or otherwise pass?

Dark Archive

Human Fighter 2 / Slayer 2 | HP 38/38 | AC 19; Tch 12; FF 16 | F +8; R +5; W +1 | CMB+8; CMD 20 | Speed 20 ft | Init +2 | +1 Fauchard: +10 (1d10+7/18-20) | Perc +7

After his companions have examined the trap, Telos says "If we can't figure out what it does, everyone else stand back. I have one idea, I suppose."

Once everyone is back, the warrior moves forward with his polearm, using it almost like pole to press various spots in the hallway in front of the 'X'. He continues forward in this manner until he reaches the mark.

take 20 perception: 20 + 4 = 24

I'll move slowly and take 20 perception in each square before moving on.


M HumanCONFIRM! Level 1 PBP GM

It's definitely a trip wire type trap. If people are very careful, they can dodge it...

Dark Archive

Human Fighter 2 / Slayer 2 | HP 38/38 | AC 19; Tch 12; FF 16 | F +8; R +5; W +1 | CMB+8; CMD 20 | Speed 20 ft | Init +2 | +1 Fauchard: +10 (1d10+7/18-20) | Perc +7

Telos points out the tripwire trap to the others, then carefully steps over it himself.

Liberty's Edge

Male Human Hunter 1 HP:16 AC:17, T:11, FF:16, Init:+1 Fort:4, Ref:3, Will:4; Elven Curved Blade +4, 1d10+3; 18-20 x2; Shortbow +1, 1d6; 20x3
Skills:
Acr:5 Bluff:5 Ha An:6 Kn Na:5 Per:8 Ride:5 Stlth:5 Srvl:8

Elric makes sure to step over the wire, showing Anto where it is and having him step over it too.

Scarab Sages

Human Swashbuckler/5 | Init +7 | Per +7 | HP 40/40 | AC 19, 15fl, 14t | Fort +4 | Reflex +9 | Will +2

Ghaenk hikes up his robe and carefully steps over the trip wire, "My legs are short! I'm not really liking this!!!"


M HumanCONFIRM! Level 1 PBP GM

Carefully, the trio are able to step over the wire. As are the rest, as long as they are careful.

The path to the east is blocked and marked by the Pathfinders to not go, the other two paths are up to you. West or North? The tracks lead North.

Liberty's Edge

Male Human Hunter 1 HP:16 AC:17, T:11, FF:16, Init:+1 Fort:4, Ref:3, Will:4; Elven Curved Blade +4, 1d10+3; 18-20 x2; Shortbow +1, 1d6; 20x3
Skills:
Acr:5 Bluff:5 Ha An:6 Kn Na:5 Per:8 Ride:5 Stlth:5 Srvl:8

Elric chuckles at Ghaenk's unease.
Perhaps next time I will have Anto carry you across, my friend. I'm sure it wouldn't be terribly difficult.

Liberty's Edge

Male Gnome (lava)
Mutagen Stats:
Alchemist 2 [HP:15/15 | AC:24 | T:16 | FF:19 | Init:+7 | Perc:+4 | Darkvision(60') | CMB: +0 | CMD:17 | Fort:+3 (+2 vs. poison) Ref:+8 W:+0 (+2 racial vs.. fear/despair, +1 trait vs. enchantment)]] |Bombs:6/7|Mut:0/1

Leb carefully steps over the wire. "Nothing to it, Ghaenk. You can handle it!"

Dark Archive

Human Fighter 2 / Slayer 2 | HP 38/38 | AC 19; Tch 12; FF 16 | F +8; R +5; W +1 | CMB+8; CMD 20 | Speed 20 ft | Init +2 | +1 Fauchard: +10 (1d10+7/18-20) | Perc +7

Telos looks to the north.

"The tracks lead this way...should we continue following them?" he asks.

Didn't we come from the west already? The map made it look like we had...


M HumanCONFIRM! Level 1 PBP GM

You actually came from the South, but by the way of the map, yes that is how it looked. That is how it was situated on the original, so I just mimicked as best I could

Scarab Sages

Human Swashbuckler/5 | Init +7 | Per +7 | HP 40/40 | AC 19, 15fl, 14t | Fort +4 | Reflex +9 | Will +2

"We've been sent here to test the traps... so far, one has been set off already and the other plainly marked for us. I think we should head west since the north has already been explored. We would be more helpful to the Pathfinder Society to test other parts of this course."

Dark Archive

Human Fighter 2 / Slayer 2 | HP 38/38 | AC 19; Tch 12; FF 16 | F +8; R +5; W +1 | CMB+8; CMD 20 | Speed 20 ft | Init +2 | +1 Fauchard: +10 (1d10+7/18-20) | Perc +7

Telos nods, then leads the way to the west.


M HumanCONFIRM! Level 1 PBP GM

After ten minutes of wandering down the hallway you come to an L-shaped corridor makes a right angle from the east to north. Just around the bend a dead half-orc sprawls on the ground. Above the corpse, a wooden sledgehammer dangles from a rope beneath an open ceiling panel. Though the head of the mallet is padded, the trap was apparently still lethal to the unfortunate half-orc. A few feet up the corridor another chalk
“X” is scratched on the floor.

Survival DC 15:
Six sets of tracks head North from here, one set heads South and stops at the body of the dead half-orc.

Dark Archive

Human Fighter 2 / Slayer 2 | HP 38/38 | AC 19; Tch 12; FF 16 | F +8; R +5; W +1 | CMB+8; CMD 20 | Speed 20 ft | Init +2 | +1 Fauchard: +10 (1d10+7/18-20) | Perc +7

Telos frowns as he examines the dead half-orc.

survival: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17

"Look at these tracks," he observes. "Six sets of tracks headed north, while this poor fellow was going south."

He looks around at the trap.

"I can't escape the thought that someone has come through here before us and set off the traps. Further, this appears much more lethal than intended. Something does not seem right," the warrior says as he searches the body for additional clues.

Any equipment or items that might give us a clue here?

Liberty's Edge

Male Human Hunter 1 HP:16 AC:17, T:11, FF:16, Init:+1 Fort:4, Ref:3, Will:4; Elven Curved Blade +4, 1d10+3; 18-20 x2; Shortbow +1, 1d6; 20x3
Skills:
Acr:5 Bluff:5 Ha An:6 Kn Na:5 Per:8 Ride:5 Stlth:5 Srvl:8

Survival: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25

Elric pauses, and starts inspecting the body and looking for tracks or whatever may have happened.

Six sets of tracks lead here, one stops at the body. They are probably his. This area seems to be more lethal than it was intended to be. Let's hope that the rest of the people who set this up are safer than him...


M HumanCONFIRM! Level 1 PBP GM

There are several deep gashes on the half-orc's body. Also, bright green paint on the back of his head from where the hammer struck. Further, he is carrying a very nice dagger, made of an odd metal.

Scarab Sages

Human Swashbuckler/5 | Init +7 | Per +7 | HP 40/40 | AC 19, 15fl, 14t | Fort +4 | Reflex +9 | Will +2

"If the hammer struck him in the back of the head, then he came from the north... meaning, he didn't come from the entrance to this course. Hmm... I agree something doesn't seem right here. We should proceed very cautiously and expect to run into some people rather than just traps!"

Ghaenk inspects the dagger closely.

Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15


M HumanCONFIRM! Level 1 PBP GM

The dagger is made of a extremely dense sky metal (Adamantine).

Dark Archive

Human Fighter 2 / Slayer 2 | HP 38/38 | AC 19; Tch 12; FF 16 | F +8; R +5; W +1 | CMB+8; CMD 20 | Speed 20 ft | Init +2 | +1 Fauchard: +10 (1d10+7/18-20) | Perc +7

Telos kneels in thought next to the corpse of the half-orc.

"This poor soul did not die simply from being struck by a padded hammer. He also bears deep gashes...blades killed him, not the hammer. Though whoever killed him also left this finely-crafted dagger...that will fetch a fine price."

The warrior leaves Ghaenk to the dagger, but looks ahead.

"That leads us forward, but with caution," the warrior says as he begins to stride forward to the north. "Let us uncover this mystery..."

Liberty's Edge

Male Human Hunter 1 HP:16 AC:17, T:11, FF:16, Init:+1 Fort:4, Ref:3, Will:4; Elven Curved Blade +4, 1d10+3; 18-20 x2; Shortbow +1, 1d6; 20x3
Skills:
Acr:5 Bluff:5 Ha An:6 Kn Na:5 Per:8 Ride:5 Stlth:5 Srvl:8

Gashes... There may be more dangers here than even the group before us knew of. We need to be wary. Stay close together, and keep your attention on your surroundings.

Elric proceeds, his head on a swivel and his hand on Anto's shoulder as they walk together.

Scarab Sages

Human Swashbuckler/5 | Init +7 | Per +7 | HP 40/40 | AC 19, 15fl, 14t | Fort +4 | Reflex +9 | Will +2

"Oh... I have my head on a swivel, I can assure you of that!" Ghaenk comments as they continue down the corridor.


M HumanCONFIRM! Level 1 PBP GM

The path quickly leads to a door. It is split in the middle, where it opens, but no handle is apparent.


M HumanCONFIRM! Level 1 PBP GM

Oh yeah, map was updated!

Scarab Sages

Human Swashbuckler/5 | Init +7 | Per +7 | HP 40/40 | AC 19, 15fl, 14t | Fort +4 | Reflex +9 | Will +2

Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10

"Hmmm... what have we here..."

Scarab Sages

Human Swashbuckler/5 | Init +7 | Per +7 | HP 40/40 | AC 19, 15fl, 14t | Fort +4 | Reflex +9 | Will +2

It appears to be a large tiger buttocks... how did that get in here?"

LOL, perfect time to roll a 1


M HumanCONFIRM! Level 1 PBP GM

You see a door. It is split in the middle, where it opens, but no handle is apparent. ;)

Dark Archive

Human Fighter 2 / Slayer 2 | HP 38/38 | AC 19; Tch 12; FF 16 | F +8; R +5; W +1 | CMB+8; CMD 20 | Speed 20 ft | Init +2 | +1 Fauchard: +10 (1d10+7/18-20) | Perc +7

Telos looks carefully for any way to open the door, tapping different areas with his weapon to see if he can locate a secret panel.

take 20 perception: 20 + 4 = 24


M HumanCONFIRM! Level 1 PBP GM

Init:

Telos: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
Ghaenk: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15
Elric: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10
Leb: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23
Enemy: 1d20 ⇒ 1

Initiative Order

Leb
Ghaenk
Elric
Telos
Enemy

As Telos moves forward to examine the door, it slides open in the middle and the dungeon’s red hue is dramatically accented here with a
fresh coating of blood. Three corpses lie scattered around the room, all hacked apart with great force. The arterial spray from the last moments of their lives spatters the walls and ceiling and pools on the floor. A dim crimson glow spills from a wide archway to the north, casting a garish light upon the faces of the dead. An open chest sits against the eastern wall, with broken links of chain scattered on the floor around it. In the center of the room, seemingly locked in place by the chains at it's feet stands a seemingly mechanized humanoid which turns to the opening of the door and raises it's crossbow.

Party has initiative

Scarab Sages

Human Swashbuckler/5 | Init +7 | Per +7 | HP 40/40 | AC 19, 15fl, 14t | Fort +4 | Reflex +9 | Will +2

Traveling for 2 days, starting in the morning, so posting a little out of turn.

Ghaenk steps into the room with a exclamation, "Kill it!!!" The little gnome wiggles his fingers at the would-be killing machine and flames shoot forth.

Casting burning hands. I'll be sure to position the flames to avoid Neb if he happens to engage it.... although I'm assumming he won't step into melee

Fire Damage: 4d4 + 4 ⇒ (1, 4, 4, 4) + 4 = 17 DC 16


M HumanCONFIRM! Level 1 PBP GM

1d20 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

The flames wash over the creature and it seems to slightly melted.

Liberty's Edge

Male Gnome (lava)
Mutagen Stats:
Alchemist 2 [HP:15/15 | AC:24 | T:16 | FF:19 | Init:+7 | Perc:+4 | Darkvision(60') | CMB: +0 | CMD:17 | Fort:+3 (+2 vs. poison) Ref:+8 W:+0 (+2 racial vs.. fear/despair, +1 trait vs. enchantment)]] |Bombs:6/7|Mut:0/1

Technically, I would be going before Ghaenk, so I'm going to pretend like I haven't figured out that this thing is resistant to fire. :)

Leb pulls a vial off his belt as he runs into the room. He skids to a stop just inside the doorway, and hurls the vial at the creature.

bomb: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14 fire damage: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (2, 1) + 4 = 7 DC 14 Reflex for half

Dark Archive

Human Fighter 2 / Slayer 2 | HP 38/38 | AC 19; Tch 12; FF 16 | F +8; R +5; W +1 | CMB+8; CMD 20 | Speed 20 ft | Init +2 | +1 Fauchard: +10 (1d10+7/18-20) | Perc +7

Telos moves in front of this companions and attempts to strike the creature, but it's hard, mechanical exterior easily deflects his blow.

MW Bardiche power attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9 for Bardiche power atack dmg: 1d10 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10


M HumanCONFIRM! Level 1 PBP GM

The large weapon flies past the mechanized combatant.


M HumanCONFIRM! Level 1 PBP GM

1d20 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

As the weapon misses, the bomb lands and the already heated plates seem to be melting together, though it is still very much, active.

Liberty's Edge

Male Human Hunter 1 HP:16 AC:17, T:11, FF:16, Init:+1 Fort:4, Ref:3, Will:4; Elven Curved Blade +4, 1d10+3; 18-20 x2; Shortbow +1, 1d6; 20x3
Skills:
Acr:5 Bluff:5 Ha An:6 Kn Na:5 Per:8 Ride:5 Stlth:5 Srvl:8

Will someone please move Elric and Anto so that they are flanking the thing.

Elric draws his bastard sword and hefts his shield as he dashed into the room, while shouting a command to Anto.
[b]Anto! Saath pas!

Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
Damage: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11


Male Tiger HP:14 AC:17 T:13 FF:14 Init:+3 Fort:4 Ref:6 Will:2; Bite +2, 1d6+2; 20x2, 2 Claws +2, 1d4+2; 20x2 , Rake 1d4
Skills:
Acrobatics:7 Perception:6 Stealth:8

The usually lackadaisical tiger spring into action as Elric speaks to him in elven. He sprints forward, past Elric and behind the construct, and rears up, sinking his teeth into the shoulder of the thing.
Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16
Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

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