Drastic Times, Desperate Measures (Inactive)

Game Master Fallen_Mage

I'll wait for Tiriael to make her move.

Hope this one does not backfire :/

Tiriael puts on the amulet and shouts - "Robbie! Stop and drop him!"

Cringe and brace for impact.

Robbie complies, sort of, by tossing Doran into the Bard.....

Ranged Attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18

Both take this, non-lethal Damage: 2d6 ⇒ (6, 4) = 10

....knocking her and Doran to the floor by the desk.

The Captains attempt to strike it's hand glanced off the armor plating as Robbie moved it's now free hand to the halberd, eyes still focused on Tiriael.

Round 2 - Players go!!

Edit: Sorry Alaeron

You and Nemesis strike successfully, but don't cause as much damage as you might have hoped.

Greatsword (PA/CE, flanking): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12
Damage: 2d6 + 10 ⇒ (4, 4) + 10 = 18

AC: 24

"Damn," the Captain said, as his blade was shunted to the side and moved to catch the machine between him and Alaeron before trying again with his blade.

Nebari wields his cosmic power and beckons for an ally.

Cast Summon II

What kind of creature?

According to GM Scary, Robbie "can withstand most weapons not made of adamantine" so...

Tiriael moves as far away from Robbie as possible, and delves into Arcane Powers to inspire her companions in combat.

Inspire Courage:+2 Morale bonus on attack and damage rolls. Add to this +1 to attack and damage from Flagbearer -> Total = +3 to hit/damage

What kind of creature?

Earth Elemental(Small), It should appear at the start of my next turn.

Alaeron continues to attack with all his fervor, signaling Nemesis to attack with all his might.

Power Attack with Sword: 1d20 + 10 - 2 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 10 - 2 + 3 + 2 = 15 Damage: 2d4 + 7 + 4 + 3 ⇒ (4, 2) + 7 + 4 + 3 = 20

Nemesis snarls at the behemoth and lets loose with all his kitty fury.

Bite Attack: 1d20 + 8 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 8 + 3 + 2 = 16 Damage: 1d6 + 4 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 3 = 11
Claw Attack #1: 1d20 + 8 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 8 + 3 + 2 = 19 1d3 + 4 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 3 = 9
Claw Attack #2: 1d20 + 8 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 8 + 3 + 2 = 25 1d3 + 4 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 3 = 8

Despite the ferocity of the combined attack, the Ranger's sword glanced off of Robbie's armor. While the cat's bite was ineffective, one of the claw strikes managed to put a dent in its defenses.

Doran bends over and grabs Robbie's sword, then backs away.

What sword? Robbie has a halberd, which he is currently holding.

He dropped it to grapple me, no?

is there stone floors or walls in this room?

@ Doran: No, he grabbed you with his free hand, threw you, then took hold of the halberd with both hands.

@Terra: The whole room is stone, save the furnishings.

Can you grapple with a single hand? Surely it is both? And if so, I am pathetic at not being able to escape from a one-handed robot.

Can you grapple with a single hand? Surely it is both? And if so, I am pathetic at not being able to escape from a one-handed robot.

It's a -4.

Well to be honest, you were grappled by something with a 28 Strength.

Edit: Thank you Nebari, I will note that for later. My bad.

Only -4? Damn, that is nice. And fair enough.

Doran stumbles back and raises a hand towards Alaeron. "Mighty alcra... alara... ah Got it!! Dragon Slayer Art: Mighty Alacrity of the Fire Dragon!"

Alaeron's movements suddenly blur, increasing.

Selected Boosted Accelerate. Alaeron, you get an extra move action or an extra attack when full-attacking.

Terra pauses to feel the vibrations of those in the room. placeing everyone.

too close for that attack she says to herself mulling over her avaialable spells.

instead she takes a firm stance, feeling the stone on her feet and with a few seconds of concentration a small blast of stone dust erupts around her then settles back down.

no other visible effect

cast divine favor on herself

It's red eyes still locked on Tiriael, Robbie moved forward towards her. Upon reaching her, it stabbed forward with the halberd.

Attack: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (3) + 18 = 21

Damage: 1d10 + 13 ⇒ (7) + 13 = 20

Alaeron and Captain Piers, AoO. That includes Nemesis.

The hit is tremendous against the frail Bard, forcing her to take a step back.

Taking the amulet from around her neck, and placing it on the floor, Tiriael rises the but of her scorpion whip, as if moving to crush it - "Stop Robbie! Or I will destroy the amulet!"

I would try to bluff him, but being a construct and all...

Greatsword AoO (PA/CE+Flanking+Inspire Courage): 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17
Damage: 2d6 + 13 ⇒ (1, 5) + 13 = 19
Wrath of the dice.

"Keep away from her, you malfunctioning piece of garbage!" Piers bellowed, hoping to get the monster's attention on him or as least hinder it with his swing.

On his turn:
Greatsword (PA/FF/CE+Inspire Courage): 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (13) + 12 = 25
Damage: 2d6 + 13 ⇒ (5, 1) + 13 = 19
AC: 24

The Captain puts himself between Tiriael and the construct and lashes out at the machine man with his greatsword.

"Hand me the amulet, Tiriael," He says, "I can hold him off better."

The movement probably provokes an AoO

As soon as Tiriael removed the amulet, the red in Robbie's eyes disappeared. After getting struck by the Captain, who caused a fair amount of structural damage, it turned to face him.

Handing the amulet to Captain Piers, Tirial comments, while staying out of harms way - "Perhaps if we give him the amulet...?"

Nebari's ally appears behind the construct and slams into his flank.

Slam: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27
Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Nebari casts bless upon the group before shouting "We can't leave here without that amulet!"

The Elemental's attack barely seems to phase Robbie.

Still waiting on Alaeron, Terra, and Doran?

oops lost track of rounds didn't realize Terra has up

Terra concentrates to pinpoint the creatures exact location. then once locked down. Terra stomps on the ground with such force a rock flies int the air in front of her and with a punch she sends the rock flying toward the snake creature.

ranged attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10 but the rock flies off to the side slamming into the bookshelves on the other side of the room.

Mighty pebble revelation

AoO Round

Alaeron slams down on the robot with his sword with as much might as he can muster while Nemesis tries to bite into the leg of the automaton.

Alaeron's Attack: 1d20 + 10 - 2 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 10 - 2 + 3 + 2 = 17 Damage: 2d4 + 7 + 4 + 3 ⇒ (4, 2) + 7 + 4 + 3 = 20

Nemesis' Attack: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 8 + 2 = 16 Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Alaeron quickly reverses the blade and slashes through horizontally. He whistles to Nemesis to resume his attack as well

Alaeron's Attack: 1d20 + 10 - 2 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 10 - 2 + 3 + 2 = 23 Damage: 2d4 + 7 + 4 + 3 ⇒ (3, 1) + 7 + 4 + 3 = 18

Nemesis' Bite Attack: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 8 + 2 = 17 Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
Nemesis' Claw Attack: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 8 + 2 = 15 Damage: 1d3 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Nemesis' Claw Attack: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 8 + 2 = 16 Damage: 1d3 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

The Ranger and his pet moved into flanking positions against the metallic foe. While the cat's attacks were little more than useless, Alaeron managed to land a solid blow to Robbie's side.

Alaeron sped up, Doran slams his palms together and crisply barks "Dragon Slayer Art: Mighty Tongue of the Fire Dragon!" opening his mouth, a white-hot flame licks out and caresses Robbie.

Boosted Burning Flash Selected
Ranged touch attack: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17
Reflex DC19 to halve 5d6 + 10 ⇒ (6, 6, 3, 2, 4) + 10 = 31 damage

Edit: Deleted post. Will replace in the morning. Standby.

If you added the in-melee penalty, I already did so. Does it hit?

There came a flash of fire from within the Construct, causing a momentary shudder. Despite how powerful the blast looked Robbie was still standing, and focusing on the Ranger.

Attack 1: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (7) + 18 = 25

Damage 1: 1d10 + 13 ⇒ (8) + 13 = 21

Attack 2: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (1) + 18 = 19

Robbie's first thrust managed to pierce Alaeron's side, however a twitch, caused by some sort of malfunction, spared the man from being struck again.

Round 3, Players Go!

Alaeron grunts loudly as he grasps the side of his abdomen. Blood begins to seep through his shirt and armor and he spits out a bit of blood. Wiping the side of his mouth, he charges at the Construct again, pour his last efforts into the attacks.

Attack with PA: 1d20 + 10 - 2 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 10 - 2 + 3 + 2 = 20 Damage: 2d4 + 7 + 4 + 3 ⇒ (2, 3) + 7 + 4 + 3 = 19
Hasted Attack with PA: 1d20 + 10 - 2 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 10 - 2 + 3 + 2 = 23 Damage: 2d4 + 7 + 4 + 3 ⇒ (1, 2) + 7 + 4 + 3 = 17

Alaeron stumbles back from his attack and signals Nemesis to attack with his full ferocity.

Nemesis' Bite Attack: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 8 + 2 = 30 Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Nemesis' Bite Attack Crit Confirm: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 8 + 2 = 11
Nemesis' Claw Attack: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 8 + 2 = 28 Damage: 1d3 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
Nemesis' Claw Attack: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 8 + 2 = 18 Damage: 1d3 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Elemental with buffs
Slam: 1d20 + 6 + 2 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 6 + 2 + 3 = 28
Damage: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

The Elemental continues to harass the clockwork soilder.

Nebari makes his way to the injured ranger and sends a soothing light from his hands onto Alaeron's wounds.

CMW: 2d8 + 5 ⇒ (7, 2) + 5 = 14

Note: my bless doesn't stack with flagbearer

Putting everything he had into his attack, Alaeron's sword found a weakpoint in Robbie's armor, which it crashed through and severed several shafts holding various gears. The resulting catastrophic failure caused the Construct to literally fall to pieces in front of all in the room.

Combat over.

Alaeron braces himself with his sword and nods to Nebari while still breathing heavily from the combat. "Thanks for keeping me alive there... One more of those hits and one of you would have to look after Nemesis...."

Alaeron sheathes his sword and goes over to pet his animal companion with affection. Once done he tries to examine the body of the contruct for any clues or for anything of value.

With a wave of his hand the Earth Elemental disappeares leaving behind no trace of itself.

"Sorry but one cat is enough for me thanks. Let's hope the other amulets are aquired as smoothly."

"You alright, blondie?" The Captain said, looking over the battered Tiriael with obvious concern. He was no healer but he had seen and received his fair share of injuries on tour.

Alaeron looked over the heap of parts and managed find a Masterwork Agile Breastplate. That, along with the extremely polished Halberd, was the only treasure within Robbie's remains.

Terra calls Doran over to her.

she says quietly to him, not wanting to interrupt the "leaders" in their searching.

I sense the machine creature is destroyed. I am not the best at it but I have learned a thing or two to use the earth to mend wounds if anyone is injured. I am afraid my vision is limited, are there any that are hurt?

"Alaeron and Tiriael have some nasty wounds-" Doran pulls aside his vest and winces at the black and blue along his chest "- and I have a few bruises that aren't urgent." He frowns for a moment then looks up at Terra, with a look of terror. "Err... but maybe not pack mud into wounds? I don't really think that'd worth..."

"You alright, blondie?" The Captain said, looking over the battered Tiriael with obvious concern. He was no healer but he had seen and received his fair share of injuries on tour.

"I'll live" - Tiriael answers the captain with an attempt of a smile - "But that HURT!"

Tiriael is at about 50% -> 18/38hp

"I also have some healing magic" - she comments, going through her bags and producing a wand - "Not as effective as divine channeled healing but..."

Terra, metagaming just a tad: Would you rather Tiriael uses her wand?

The ranger takes out a long wooden stick from within his boot, "I wouldn't say they are ineffective... especially in a pinch."

If they feel better using the wand then use it. Terra has used many of her spells and healing is only secondary to her. unless you don't mind her packing your wounds with mud

Nebari still has most of his first level spells so if anyone is still injured he will burn through those first. Though I don't know who is still injured?

So what's your next move?

To start off, Tiriael will heal those in need - but you guys need to find some way of making me aware of your current status: a spoiler or something.