Akkad repeats the motion of his single-handed summoning from the day before, and a golden man-shaped slab of earth pours up from the ground in front of one of the archers. He stays behind Alata, more than willing to have a guard around. Vimana too stands in front of him.
N Small outsider (earth, elemental, extraplanar)
Init –1; Senses darkvision 60 ft., tremorsense 60 ft.; Perception +4
DEFENSE
AC 17, touch 10, flat-footed 17 (–1 Dex, +7 natural, +1 size)
hp 15 (2d10+4)
Fort +4, Ref –1, Will +3
Immune elemental traits
OFFENSE
Speed 20 ft., burrow 20 ft., earth glide
Melee slam +8 (1d6+6)
Special Attacks earth mastery (+1 to attack and damage if both creatures are touching the ground)
STATISTICS
Str 16[20], Dex 8, Con 13[15], Int 4, Wis 11, Cha 11
Base Atk: +2; CMB +6; CMD 15
Feats: Improved Bull Rush, Power Attack
Skills: Appraise +1, Climb +9, Knowledge (dungeoneering) +1, Knowledge (planes) +1, Perception +4, Stealth +7
Languages: Terran
Again the red wisps burst into life and encircle her.
Yoshi casts divine favor on himself.
Akkad
Alata
Undead team
Gene
Yoshi
Targan
The two archers take aim at Akkad. It steps back taking the hit from Akkads elemental. one arrow lands just in front of him, the other striking him in square in the shoulder.
Two of the three undead warriors drop back to stop the elemental.
both land strikes
the remaining undead warrior is downed instantly by Alata.
Targan will shoot one of the archers on his turn.
AC 20 (T 11 , F 19 ) / HP 32/32 / Fort +6, Ref +4, Will +5 / CMB +7, CMD 19 / Init +2 / Per +1 / Spd 15 ft. / MEDIUM LOAD (-3 ACP)
Gene charges in, sword raised and shield ready, to attack one of the undead warriors.
Akkad lurches back momentarily before regaining his ground and shooting a small orb of acid from his fingertip.
The elemental having a new chip in it's shoulder continues to make heavy swings at the same archer, managing to look lumbering even while only roughly four feet tall.
Alata pulls out her spear, having rammed it into her opponent's skull. She gracefully spins to confront the next opponent.
Alata moves to attack the second Undead Warrior not being attacked by Gene and the Elemental.
Initiative
Akkad
Alata
Undead team
Gene
Yoshi Went
Targan
basically you know they are Zombie fighters.
They seem stronger as if the area radiates negative energy of some kind
Alata and Gene each down one of the undead warriors while the Elemental smacks down one of the archers.
Akkads acid and Targans bolt strike the Archer, before your eye's it is clear to see part of the damage healing itself. The corpse fires off an arrow in return at Targan missing.
"Take their damned heads off!" Targan calls, not wanting any of these things getting up again.
Hit?
AC 20 (T 11 , F 19 ) / HP 32/32 / Fort +6, Ref +4, Will +5 / CMB +7, CMD 19 / Init +2 / Per +1 / Spd 15 ft. / MEDIUM LOAD (-3 ACP)
Gene charges one of the skeletal archers
Yoshi moves forward and hacks with his polearm into the archer.
The undead humanoid dodges Yoshi and Targan only to fall to gene's attack.
Akkad surveys the scene for a moment before looking down in deep thought. While he thinks, Vimana speaks.
"Those were zombies. Fairly standard, though it is now obvious the area is permeated with negative energy; strengthening them. I could go into detail for those unfamiliar with the effects of negative energy."
Her handler speaks "That won't be necessary Vimana." He turns his attention to the party. "You've performed exceptionally thusfar, each of you. Would any of you happen to be skilled with the cure spell line? I shall stay strong for my people should the situation call for it, though, our trip will be more difficult, if not impossible without myself."
"I am unskilled in the art of channeling spiritual energy. I believe I saw Yoshi using what is called 'magic.'"
Yoshi bows and answers to Akkads question and Alatas reply."I am a disciple of Shizeru, goddess of Honor and swordfighting. Her faith in me grants the ability to ask for her blessings and I can shower the faithful in a healing light, but also grant blessings that closes wounds."
Your quick survey of the area finds you three separate doors, one near where the undead came from, one on the opposite end of the courtyard, and a larger door in between the two.
Vimana speaks up "Shizuru? You must have travelled further than my lord to come here then."
Akkad takes note of this idea.
"Is this true Yoshi? Are you too in search of a family treasure?"
"I would also like to request you heal my lords injuries before we proceed then."
"Excellent point Vimana."
"Thank you, sir."
"I see now. You are a servant to a Great Spirit. I am unaware of this 'Shizuru' but I would be happy to learn of her and this strange spear you have." Alata folds her hands in front of her and respectfully bows her head.
AC 20 (T 11, F 19) / HP 32/32 / Fort +6, Ref +4, Will +5 / CMB +7, CMD 19 / Init +2 / Per +1 / Spd 15 ft. / MEDIUM LOAD (-3 ACP)
"Lets get right to it then. Make with the magic and we'll head deeper in."
Taking a wand from his belt, Yoshi heals the summoner thrice.
"What an interesting branch! You must show me that later as well."
"But for now, Gene is right. There are three doors. Which is customary to enter a castle through?"
"Very good. Obviously, we must enter the largest door. If these undead are being controlled, or our target is to be found, we will most likely find the most important clues there. Who shall lead? Targan?"
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Targan wanders over and inspects the largest door.
"Maybe we should go through the one that you're not supposed to go through. Might catch whatever is in there by surprise?"
"Well this sounds strange. Go the wrong path. Why not use the right one?"[B/] Yoshi is clearly a bit confused by the barbarians logic. But he shrugs and nods.[b]"Well, why not!"
Targan opens the door as quietly as he can.
Going through the large front door you see and are immediately spotted by what seems to be several suits of moving armor, all armed with swords and shields.
Targan
AC 20 (T 11, F 19) / HP 32/32 / Fort +6, Ref +4, Will +5 / CMB +7, CMD 19 / Init +2 / Per +1 / Spd 15 ft. / MEDIUM LOAD (-3 ACP)
"Why did we come here again?"
"Vimana. Animated Armor. Explain."
"Of course sir."
"Theodore, Alata? Smash."
Theodore has a more taciturn response.
"Actually I prefer to stab, Honorable Master Conjurer, Prince Akkad Min-Alqadima."
They are spirit's possessing old suits of armor, their purposes seems to be purely guarding areas from intruders.
it's a common practice in some nations.
their thought process and actions are simple, only able to follow simple orders.
they are a form of undead, these ones seem rather shoddily made.
Round 1
Block 1- Alata, Akkad, Targan
Block2 - Enemies
Block 3- Gene
Alata powers up, the familiar red wisps circling her. She charges recklessly into battle.
Targan grimaces and lines up a shot.
"Does nothing in this world rest quietly?" He curses, "Even the bloody decor is attacking!"
Targan grimaces and lines up a shot.
[dice=crossbow] 1d20 + 5;
[dice=damage] 1d8 + 1;"Does nothing in this world rest quietly?" He curses, "Even the bloody decor is attacking!"
[Dice=Sneak attack] 2d6;
Seeing the suits advance Yoshi levels his polearm and lets Alata and Targamn attack.
"The armor has been inhabited by spirits of the dead, my lord. They are being used as guards, I would expect to see more further into the castle."
"Very good Vimana." She bows as before, and vanishes when Akkad summons yet another golden Earth Elemental, this one behind the armor.
"Lágyék őket! Föld alatt. Since I need to specify."
Alata blade and Targan's bolt connect rattling the possessed armor, though it still stands. It retaliates with it's blade, slicing at the elf in front of it. The armor next to it misses, it's blade clashing against the floor
The two armors in the back turn to face the elementals appearing behind them, one catching a strike from both, though dented it still stands. They retaliate with swords, both hit
the center armors wait patiently to replace any fallen comrades.
Moving toward the middle armor and moving into flanking position Yoshi attacks with his polearm.