To the Analytical Engine "How do you help in these improvements? When did you begin to work with the Aboleth? Surely this was not part of your initial purpose."
Derym sighs, "It would be quite the loss. I agree that it seems we'd need to do that, especially since it's loyal to the Aboleth based on its own comments.... Unless someone knows of a way to change its loyalty.."
He pauses for a moment, then asks, "Unless there's a way we could just turn it off for a while."
It would seem that all of you are correct in your assumptions about this analytical machine. While I would hate to lose any history and knowledge it may possess it seems corrupted in its logic and outlook on life.
Turning to the screen Kragg answers it directly. This is not a threat but a promise. IAs you have indicated that you will continue to back the Aboleth then we will shut you down forever. The Aboleth is an abomination carrying our experiments on unwilling creatures. As for it ‘improving the human race’ that is the power of the gods and not for us to meddle with.
Lara, all yours…
the face quickly changes into what looks like a giant, primordial, three-eyed fish.
The friendly voice vanishes and only the harsh voice remains, saying, “Now you must die.” The display forms a sharp, spear-like protrusion from the metal pins and attacks Kragg.
Luckily, Kragg is able to defelct the blow with his various armor buffs.
Meanwhile, gasses start seeping out of the vents on the left and right side of the room.
you quickly size up the machine, with the aid of your gloves. there are two red orbs on the frame of the machine on the far side of the room. you recognize ioun memory nodes. they are likely integral to the functioning of the machine, removing them might turn it off.
the panel that is similar to the ones used in other parts of the machine might work to reprogram it, but right now the machine is using that panel to attack you with pin-like protrusions.
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Derym says, "Don't suppose anyone has a spell to keep that gas away? Or, for that matter, knows how to stop a corrupted engine?
He pauses, then says to the construct they reactivated, "What can you tell us about how these devices are powered and maintained? Might be the answer there."
"Enough talk!" Lolito holds his breath, trying to keep the gasses out of his lungs, and moves to hit what seems the face of the machine.
Alyn starts slowly moving toward the face. Unclear how to help but ready to try.
"Can't say I do," Lara answers Derym. Without any other recourse, she unshoulders her bow. Instead of shooting something, though, she moves to the vents to see if there is a way to disable them.
Lara moves towards one of the vents to try to disable it. first she can't get to it without getting exposed to whatever is coming out of the vent.
She is able to hold her breath long enough to get in there and disable the vents on the left side.
Lolito kicks at the face but it doesn't seem to do much.
The eyes seem to be more vulnerable than the rest of the face. it looks like two specialized ioun stones that have been set into the metal facade. maybe you could damage those? or remove them?
A small opening appears on the side of the room close to Lolito and a small orb rolls out. it sprouts legs and pincher claws and swims towards the old man
It is unable to get through the monks defenses, but is certainly distracting!
The panel where Kragg is standing again lances out at him with a long spike.
Again it bounces off of the sturdy cleric
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Having succeeded at disabling the vents on the left, Lara moves to disable the ones on the right.
Lolito notices something as he punches the face "The eye sockets. They hold some ioun stones. Maybe they are powering this creature the way we have found in other places"
When he is up to remove them, he finds out himself approached by the small ball "What?!" jumps to the side to avoid it "We have some little visits in here!"
Regardless, he tries to focus on the ion stones, trying to grab and retrieve one, but if it cannot be picked, he merely tries to destroy it.
Kragg hurries to where the red orbs are located as soon as he gets attacked. Once there he tries with all his might to wrench them free. These might be the emergency shut off orbs based on what I can tell. Nice job with that vent Lara, keep it up. Watch out Lolito, do t know if those pinchers are poisonous or not.
Strength check to remove orbs?
Lara moves towards the other set of vents. she isn't able to get to work on them right away because of the distance, but sets up to repeat her success with the first set
Lolito ignores the claws of the little clockwork enemy, and starts smacking the gem. it is tough but he hits it pretty hard, doing considerable damage to it.
Kragg goes for the Strength route, trying to pop the other gem out of its socket. he gives it a mighty tug but it does not come loose.
Alyn, Derym, Analytical Engine, Kragg, Lara, Lolito
Derym moves toward the engine, swinging his blade in an attempt to remove the small creature attacking Lolito.
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Alyn and Trick also double move.
Derym moves up and hits the small construct, with the flanking bonus he scores a hit. the creature takes very little damage through its hardness.
Alyn moves in to support.
A second clockwork machine pops out of the gear system on the left corner of the room, near Kragg. it moves to slash at the dwarf's legs
it hits, doing a little damage
The other one tries its best to stop Lolito from messing with the gem.
it attacks with several limbs, only scoring one hit.
the emmiters on the right side of the room squirt an inky substance into the water, enveloping Lara.
Lara feels her body change suddenly as she ingests some of the substance. her mind reels at the change, causing her to become confused for 2 rounds. However, it is not an entirely unpleasant change as some of her injuries from previous action heal themselves instantly.
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Global Condition: underwater, dark|Derym HP: 47/47 - AC: 22/14/18 Status: 6 mirror images
Lara: HP: 47/47 - AC: 17/12/15 Status: 3 mirror images, confused, fast healing 5
Kragg HP:54/61 - AC: 27/11/27 Status: circle of protection evil, communal resist electricity (20), bull’s strength, water breathing,vindicator’s shield active
Lolito HP: 62/68 - AC: 25/20/22 Status: barskin, freedom of movement
Alyn HP 57/58 30/42 - AC: 22/11/19 Status: -3 CON
Trick HP 41/41 - AC 18/11/15 Status:NPCS:
Right eye: taken 44 damage
Having done his utmost to rip the gem out and failing Kragg can only resort to helping his companions as they disable the eyes.
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"Ouch! You are rude little one!" Lolito complains but he keeps focused on destroying the eye gem before addressing the little clockwork.
If the gem is destroyed, any remaining hits go to the clockwork nearby.
Seeing the metal bodies turn his blade, Derym tries to use magic to blast the thing instead.
Alyn is finally in a place where he can fight.
Lolito smashes the first eye!
He then hits the little construct once but fails to do any damage through its hardness.
Kragg also struggles, unable to do any damage ot the machine.
Derym has no trouble dispatching one of them, hitting with a critical backed by electric magic.
Alyn moves to the second machine, hitting it for some damage, while trick misses.
Lara in her confused state tries to attack the nearest 'enemy'. not having anyone near her, she rushes towards the fight
The little machine attacks Alyn.
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Global Condition: underwater, dark|Derym HP: 47/47 - AC: 22/14/18 Status: 6 mirror images
Lara: HP: 47/47 - AC: 17/12/15 Status: 3 mirror images, confused, fast healing 5
Kragg HP:54/61 - AC: 27/11/27 Status: circle of protection evil, communal resist electricity (20), bull’s strength, water breathing,vindicator’s shield active
Lolito HP: 62/68 - AC: 25/20/22 Status: barskin, freedom of movement
Alyn HP 57/58 25/42 - AC: 22/11/19 Status: -3 CON
Trick HP 41/41 - AC 18/11/15 Status:NPCS:
Right eye: taken 68 damage - destroyed
Green clockwork AC: 21 HP - 54 - destroyed
Red clockwork AC: 21 HP -10
"Well, I guess this serves something" Lolito steps back and tries to also shatter the other eye "And we are not just losing our energy here"
While Lolito and Alyn take care of the eye Kragg will still focus on the little spider thing to try and keep it off the party.
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Lara babbles incoherently.
Alyn follow Kragg's guidance.