Medraut |
Medraut speaks to the others, without shouting - It seems to be some sort of construct. We should attack it with fire and avoid cold, since it may harden it.
He then proceeds with a few, short word of power, and from his fingertips two rays of energy emerge, flowing flawlessly towards the animated creature.
Magic Missile: 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (2, 3) + 2 = 7
Lirana Caldori |
"Unfortunately, I did not prepare any fire spells today." Lirana draws her morningstar and attempts to move in and attack the waxen figure.
attack 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
damage 1d8 ⇒ 4
GM Null |
Lirana's swing misses the mannequin by a mile but the erratic movements of Medraut's magical missiles make it impossible for the wax golem to dodge his attack. Strangely, the energy doesn't seem to harm the creature in any way!
With another powerful blow the creature lashes out at Seymor.
Slam: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 231d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
Slam: 1d20+6; 1d6+3
Adalieh Esmendra |
"Maybe that is for the best," Adalieh huffs as her ward is broken by the creature. She does a follow-up gesture as the sapphire ward reappears over Seymor. "Fire is fickle. I'd rather not set this place alight. We do not need more attention from the townsfolk as is."
Recast the Ward hex on Seymor.
GM Null |
When Corso touches the trapdoor, he feels static energy building up in the air for a split-second before the energy discharges in a lightning arc, shocking the bard full-on.
Reflex Corso: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9
Electricity damage: 4d6 ⇒ (3, 3, 5, 2) = 13
All this hardly takes a moment and as the electricity dissipates nothing remains in the air but the smell of burned flesh.
Corso Gaczi |
"Calistria's torn b**b!!! What an idiot! Ouuuuh... I'm dizzy... Let me sit a bit." Coros sits on a pile of books nearby, but the books don't cooperate and slip under his weight. He crashes to the floor, body still jittering. "I'm all right..."
Slowly, he comes back to his senses, lifts himself back up and replaces his clothes and scabbard. "Now! Do you think it's safe to open?"
Medraut |
Turning to the others, Medraut communicates his findings - The room seems to be clear of magical auras, with the exception of a faint aura coming from under the bed - I cannot discern exactly what it is, but it should not pose an immediate threat. We need to check what it is exactly though.
Medraut |
Well... Medraut ponders for a moment - It is an aura of enchantment - usually related to mind affecting incantations - attempts at influencing and/or controlling one's behavior.
Actually, the school divides itself into Charm and Compulsion, meaning that the first grants you influence over a creatures' actions and feelings,changing how the subject actually views you, while the second actually forces or imposes a behavior on its victim, modifying in some cases the way its own mind works, determining the subject's actions or the effects on the subject, while others allow you to determine the subject's actions, and still others give you ongoing control over the...
Realizing he is digressing, Medraut pauses for another moment - Huh... The final conclusion will actually depend on what we will find under the bed - we need to check.
Medraut |
One moment please Corso, and step away from the box... I will try to open it from a distance, and attempt to keep us all safe. It will only work however if the box is unlocked.
Mechanics: Medraut will wait for the others to clear some room, and use a Mage Hand to attempt and open the box :D
Adalieh Esmendra |
Adalieh steps away with Corso, glancing at the lockbox with some curiosity.
"Do you reckon it will be trapped?" she says in a quiet whisper to Corso. "The wax golem, the trapped trapdoor..." she smiles, "He does feel the need to go to these lengths to protect ... what is beyond the trapdoor...?"
She waits for Medraut to work his magic.
GM Null |
A short ladder in the wall leads down to a room that is piled high with crates and boxes filled with candles and packing material. Though there was once some semblance of order to this place, it is long gone as spools of twine, pots of dye, and other elements of candle manufacture have been dumped here haphazardly.
In the cone of light falling in through the trap door, you can clearly see the lifeless body of a human woman. The corpse is splayed out on the ground in a pool of blood, and she has a large gash in her throat.
Medraut |
"Very well then" - Medraut picks up the box to get an idea of its weight, and gather if he will manage to transport it without being bogged down.
After the trapdoor is open, he again focuses his arcane power as he looks down the trapdoor, looking for traces of magic in the room, and particularly on, or around the corpse.
Cast Detect Magic :D
GM Null |
The box is not very heavy and its contents jingle quietly as Medraut picks it up.
The body of the woman lying on the ground is dressed in simple craftsman's clothing with specks of wax covering her apron. Her hair is thin and soaked with blood and her skin has the same waxy complexion that you have already seen before.
Corso Gaczi |
"Mmmh... Do we know if he had a wife? And I don't think the other... 'thing' bled, no? Sounds like this one might still have some fight in her. I'll go down first. stay up here until I test her..."
Corso starts going down the ladder, somewhat slowly at first, in case the others have something else to suggest. If not, he'll reach the bottom, take out his sword and nudge the body with the tip, ready to stab, then, if nothing, moves, he'll make for a pile of paper, as it seemed to have triggered the moving candle upstairs.
Adalieh Esmendra |
"Do be careful," Adalieh says with a slight grin, her voice soft all the same. She gestures towards Corso as the same sapphire sheen envelops him from harm.
Ward hex on Corso.
She then turns her attention to Greywhisper's emotional state, the raven flying above the house.
GM Null |
As Corso climbs down the ladder, he catches some movement in the corner of his eye and turns to spot a strange creature, humanoid in shape but completely pitch black, lunging at him from the shadows by the wall. To his suprise, he suddenly feels the touch of something else on his back, reaching into him and sapping his strength.
incorporeal touch attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 121d6 ⇒ 2 Strength damage
Surprise round is over now, please post an Initiative roll with your next post and I will resolve events in order. I post the shadows initiatives so you can adjust your actions accordingly.
I presume a battle map will not be necessary for this fight. The room below 25 by 20 ft. with the ladder landing in a corner of the room. One shadow is right behind Corso, the other one is 20 ft. away.
Shadow 1 Init: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10
Shadow 2 Init: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16