The gold on the masks is only painted on. I don't think we would find a buyer for that. But maybe in the earlier chambers some things have more value. I suppose the mirrors, or the statues of gods, could get us some money, if needed.Do you think we'd better let the statues here, Anset? I don't want to get on the bad side of Pharasma...
"I do not know, but.... I am sure we find richer reward closer to the owner of the tomb. We burn our glorious dead with their weapons and most valueable possessions. I guess they entomb the same. This is interesting but... not our final destination!"
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Current Location: Tomb of Akhentepi: Preparation Chamber, Date: Wealday, Pharast 26th, 4714 Time: 9:28 am, Temperature: 97 degrees outside the tomb, 82 degrees in current room.
"We will have to remember to head the other way a couple chambers back before we leave as well, but so far it seems we must step deeper into the tomb before we find anything of worth." With that Malik once more checks for magical signatures in this new room before they leave too hastily.
Amal just seems to be casually looking around the room. "I agree, the treasure thats worth anything is usually deeper below... guarded by traps and what not too." Treasure heavily guarded by traps, dream come true!
"Yes it seems there is nothing to be found in this room, unless anyone else has any input? Perhaps we should head down those stairs Amal found." Malik's tone seems a little disappointed as he speaks. I am starting to wonder if there is anything of worth in this tomb
"Down it is, then." Dumah looks around, a little unsure as to where Bjoern and Amal have already checked for traps. He looks to them to lead the way, though he is ready to lead alongside someone more perceptive than he is.
"I would prefer to leave statues, effigies and other historic relics intact. What they are made of, no matter how valuable, pales in comparison to the worth of what they represent."
"The rulers of old were prideful and full of avarice though. I expect we will find plenty of more portable riches before this endeavor is finished."
Amal makes his way to the other stairs, letting out a breath as if not expecting much as he checks for any traps.
Malik follows Amal, looking around for any 'surprises' as well.
The reclaimers prepare to move on further into the tomb.
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Current Location: Tomb of Akhentepi: Preparation Chamber, Date: Wealday, Pharast 26th, 4714 Time: 9:29 am, Temperature: 97 degrees outside the tomb, 82 degrees in current room.
Malik waits patiently for the others, knowing he is not the best person to be heading deeper into the tomb first.
Bjoern moves forward a bit
Saedue will step aside a little, to let Bjoern pass
I guess that if we have to fight, you'll be more useful than me.
Meawhile, she keeps an eye on the northern room, where the mummified cats lay, so they aren't caught by surprise
I hate bugs of all sorts... too many legs maybe!
Malik waits patiently for the others, knowing he is not the best person to be heading deeper into the tomb first. Bjoern moves forward a bit in the center of the chamber of reflection. Saedue steps north to stand by the set of doors that lead back up to the foyer and looks up the steps and says "I guess that if we have to fight, you'll be more useful than me." I hate bugs of all sorts... too many legs maybe! Saedue thinks to herself as she looks for more of the critters.
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Current Location: Tomb of Akhentepi: Preparation Chamber, Date: Wealday, Pharast 26th, 4714 Time: 9:30 am, Temperature: 97 degrees outside the tomb, 82 degrees in current room.
"Lads, if you prefer Dumah and me to open the door, move back and we try our best."
Malik steps aside to allow Bjoern and Dumah access to the door.
Dumah will move up to the door, ready to push/pull it open when Bjoern indicates he is ready.
Amal moves out of the way for someone more skilled in combat to take the lead. "Once we're sure there's no monsters, I'll look for traps.."
Given the all clear my Amal, Bjoern and Dumah opens the door.
A flight of steps gradually descends to the west down this passage. Halfway down the stairs, small holes and burrowed tunnels riddle what remains of the passage’s southern wall. Earth and sand have spilled over the collapsed masonry, covering the stairs with dirt and rubble. Stone doors engraved with a golden scarab, its wings open beneath a golden sun, stand at the far end of the stairs.
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Current Location: Tomb of Akhentepi: Broken Stairs, Date: Wealday, Pharast 26th, 4714 Time: 9:30 am, Temperature: 97 degrees outside the tomb, 82 degrees in current room.
Saedue eyes widens at the sight of the golden scarab. Then she looks at the rubble, and the walls, her heart beating faster
Do you think it's safe? I mean, i don't want to be trapped under tons of sands by a falling wall... I don't know why, i'm sure the stairs are trapped. It would be too easy if they weren't..Wouldn't it?
She looks at the stairs, trying to spot anything dangerous, or the safest path
"Amal, please check for dangers, too"
Studying the stairs for the slightest hint of anything amiss, the group waits for the expertise of their trap master.
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Current Location: Tomb of Akhentepi: Broken Stairs, Date: Wealday, Pharast 26th, 4714 Time: 9:31 am, Temperature: 97 degrees outside the tomb, 82 degrees in current room.
Anset eyes the scarab, searching his memory for anything that might lend significance to it.
We should keep to the north wall, I guess. It seems safer, and there is no rubbble to block our way.
Walking slowly Bjoern moves to the next door.
As Bjoern slowly makes his way down the stairs, about halfway down the dust and sand beside him begins to move and twist as if something was below it.
Perception Checks
-1 for being 15 feet away from source.
-2 for being 20 feet away from source
-2 for being 20 feet away from source
-2 for being 25 feet away from source
-4 for being 25 feet away from source and slightly around a corner.
Versus
Surprise Round Initiative
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Current Location: Tomb of Akhentepi: Broken Stairs, Date: Wealday, Pharast 26th, 4714 Time: 9:32 am, Temperature: 97 degrees outside the tomb, 82 degrees in current room.
Noticing the shifting sands Bjoern waits for the WHATEVER to attack to bash it with his shield.
The sand swirls and begins to coalesce into a serpentine shaped large form that is ten feet long. One end of the serpentine form then forms a mouth and bites into Bjoern ripping a huge gash from his shoulder. Bjoern's blood soaks into the sand creature as he staggers under the mighty blow. Bjoern swats at the creature with his shield but misses wildly.
Attack Against Bjoern AC 20
Critical Confirm Against Bjoern
* Does not confirm.
Initiative
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Current Location: Tomb of Akhentepi: Broken Stairs, Date: Wealday, Pharast 26th, 4714 Time: 9:32 am, Temperature: 97 degrees outside the tomb, 82 degrees in current room.
Dumah advances, hoping to distract the creature from Bjoern.
Move to E9 and attack.
To hit
Damage
Malik draws his crossbow and loads it as quickly as he can. This beast is certainly more terrifying than the scittering bugs we've taken care of so far.
Amal is quick to draw his weapons and move closer to the creature.
Bjoern retreats to the end of the stairs
What can THIS be?
Saedue is the first to react, and moves to the top of the stairs shouting
While she quickly mixes some strange smelling chemicals in a vial
As soon as Bjoern has put some distance between him and the sandy creature, Saedue throws her bomb
Then a long string of curses in the ancient tongue of the land follows as the elf misses her target
Saedue yells for everyone to take cover while she prepares a fire bomb. Dumah and Malik hold on her order. Bjoern retreats to the end of the stairs nursing his heavily wounded shoulder. Seeing everyone to be clear Saedue throws her bomb but it misses the creature and erupts as it hits the ground beside it. The serpentine creature hisses as if burned by the fiery explosion. Dumah advances, hoping to distract the creature from Bjoern and swings his Dwarven Waraxe down upon the creature slicing through the creatures body with ease but the creature which seems to be made up of nothing but sand seems to be unfazed and undamaged by the blow. Malik draws his crossbow and loads it as quickly as he can. Anset studies the creature and tries to come up with a plan of action. Amal is quick to draw his weapons and move closer to the creature, however as he moves in the creature rips a bite out of his left arm. Amal winces in pain from the blow.
The serpentine sand creature now twist and coils and turns his attention toward the newly arrived dwarf striking out at him, but Dumah quickly sidesteps the incoming maw..
Attack of Opportunity against Amal as he passed through E8 AC 15
Attack against Dumah AC 17
Creature Reflex Save against bomb.
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Current Location: Tomb of Akhentepi: Broken Stairs, Date: Wealday, Pharast 26th, 4714 Time: 9:32 am, Temperature: 97 degrees outside the tomb, 82 degrees in current room.
Anset saw the wound and knew Bjoern needed help, but the creature was blocking his way and a moment's hesitation had cost him his chance to move without provoking the creature's ire.
"Distract it!" Anset barked, looking for an opening.
Malik attempts to find an opening to shoot at the beast, but..
misses terribly with a curse.
Round 2
Dumah presses his attack, hoping to keep the monster's attention away from his vulnerable allies.
To hit
Damage
Possible crit, confirm
Crit damage
Amal is quick to strike at the creature, letting out a grunt.
Amal misses with his first blade, but is quick to follow with the second.
Distract it? Does he think that that sand thing will enjoy some belly dancing?
Saedue first seems confused by Anset order, then she draws her longsword and sighs
Well... If all i got to do is to be a target...في الهجوم!
Courageously, the elf walks near the sand thing, holding her sword close to her body, ready to parry all attack, and trying to get the attention of their foe
Hey , sand thing, lets see if you can hit me....I'm here!No, i'm here now...
Moving carefully closer Bjoern attacks defensly.
Courageously, Saedue the elf walks toward the sand thing, holding her sword close to her body, ready to parry any attacks, and trying to get the attention of the groups toughest foe so far. The creature lashes out at her with its maw as she passes, Saeue tries to sidestep but the creature is just too fast as the maw bites into her, she looks down for a wound but luckily her studded leather armor held up and absorbed the blow. Bjoern moves carefully closer and strikes at the creature while trying to protect his wounded shoulder but misses completely as the creature twist and turns. Dumah presses his attack, this time making an upward arching swing with his waraxe, hoping to keep the monster's attention away from his vulnerable allies. Dumah again slices deeply into the creature with a massive blow, and once again the blow seemed to have little lasting effect on the creature. Malik attempts to find an opening to shoot at the beast, but misses terribly with a curse, his bolt sailing past the creature and shattering against the stair wall. Amal is quick to strike at the creature, letting out a grunt. Amal misses with his first blade, but is quick to follow with the second which slices into the sandy menace, but the blade, as the dwarf's waraxe had little effect upon the creature.
The sandy creature then swirls its form again, bringing its maw to bear against Dumah but smashes harmlessly off of the dwarf's wooden shield.
Anset quickly moves past the creature down the stairs while it is distracted with the others, taking up a position at the very bottom behind Bjoern and preparing to cast some healing magic in just a few more seconds.
Attack of Opportunity against Saedue AC 17 due to partial defense
Malik Crossbow Bolt 1-3 Recoverable, 4-6 broken.
Attack against Dumah AC 17
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Current Location: Tomb of Akhentepi: Broken Stairs, Date: Wealday, Pharast 26th, 4714 Time: 9:32 am, Temperature: 97 degrees outside the tomb, 82 degrees in current room.
Taking his shield in booth hands Bjoern slams it again with full force at the beast.
Cursing his backpack, Anset pulled the straps and dumped it in the corner, kneeling to heal Bjoern and hoping the creature did not have the reach to strike him.
With a sigh Bjoern feels the healing energy flowing through him. Gripping his shield with renewed vigor he faces the "THING" in front of him with murder in his eyes.
Round 3
When Dumah's axe bites and the sandy creature turns on him, Dumah can't help but bark out a laugh. "So, you can be hurt!"
With his allies around it, he presses his attack.
To hit
Damage
Malik fires again, hopeing to hit the creature this time. Come on it's really not that far away! You can do it Malik.
However, it was not to be. Another miss, this creature moves in mysterious ways.