Hmm, Reynaldo says, appreciating the militant statues. We all should have such good fortune, wouldn't you say?
His blade is drawn as he inspects the statues more closely.
Hammerfist and Reyanldo merely see that there are atatues in the room, but eventually someone notices that the statues seem to rotate, evidenced by some scraps on the floor.
Hammerfist grumbles at such poor craftsmanship that would leave scratches on the floor.
"Centered and true. Hmmm. So where are they supposed to be aiming?" Lia checks the room for any object, door, or carving which could resemble or represent a target.
Ares nods in agreement with the huntress.
"Yes, Lia, but what is the target? Unless we need to move to the center or turn the statues towards the center? I am pretty sure I do not want to stand in the center just yet."
Ares will move into the room and try to get behind one of the statues and try to turn it on its base.
"Turnin' em all t'da middily seems like' de'nt 'inkin'." Hammerfist grumbles.
If the first statue will turn towards the middle of the room, he will move around to each of the others and try likewise.
Hammerfist grumbles.
Ares rotates the statues to all point to the middle of the room. Suddenly, a section of the floor in the center of the room begins to slide down in wedges, creating a spiral stairway that descends into darkness.
Ares, you're a genius, my good man! Reynaldo appears genuinely impressed.
Hammerfist grumbles. "Twas'chuly 'ood'inkin'"
Lia laughs at the solution and herself. "I was really over thinking it, wasn't I? So. Who's going down the hole first?"
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Hammerfist will check the stairs for traps before heading down.
"Well, at least they did not shoot at us. Let us proceed. I like this place."
Ares will fall in line behind the others.
Proceeding down the stairs, the party come to a large round chamber. The stone spiral stairs open onto a circular alcove looking out into a great domed chamber. Seven statues stand to the north, and seven more to the south—burly figures wielding large hammers. A single stone sarcophagus sits in the center of this room, at the bottom of a series of four tiers descending in five-foot increments.
The spiral stair also continues down to another level.
"Hmm, I liked the last room better. This looks like your room, Mr Hammer. "
Detect Magic!
Hammerfist grumbles a bit before thoroughly examining the hammers.
Perception take 20 = 29 (+2 Stone, +1 Traps)
Lia detects strong transmitation magic coming from four of the statues nearest the stairs. She also detects multiple auras coming from the sarcophagus; faint transmutation, faint illusion, faint abjuration, and moderate abjuration.
Hammerfist searches around, but finds no traps.
Any inscriptions?
Any inscriptions?
"An'dy else 'spect dat dose stat's'll come ta life ta pro'ect da loots?" Hammerfist Grumbles.
"I don't know. They are magical, but for transmutation. I didn't think constructs and golems were of that school. May be some other thing, though."
"Maybe there is an inscription with a clue like the last room with the archers."
"Maybe there is an inscription with a clue like the last room with the archers."
Any inscriptions?
Nope
Reynaldo looks at the statues and then at the sarcophagus. What does Transmute Nation mean, anyway?
Reynaldo looks at the statues and then at the sarcophagus. What does Transmute Nation mean, anyway?
"Well I'nr see no trap."
Says Hammerfist right before tapping the ring in front of him.
If nothing happens he will step forward and repeat until he can poke the sarcophagus.
Hammerfist gingerly approaches the sarcophagus, testing the ground along the way. Reaching and poking the coffin with a stubby finger.....nothing happens.
"Seems safe'nuff"
Hammerfist will try and pry open the sarcophagus.
Hmm, where have we heard that before...?
Nevertheless, Rey will come along with Hammer and get on the opposite side of the sarcophagus to help him with the lid.
Lia keeps her bow in hand, ready for anything to come at them. Lao, meanwhile, prowls the room for any sign of hostile movement.
After some work, Reynaldo and Hammerfist are able to pry the lid off the sarcophagus. At that same moment, the party's fears are realized as the four statues come alive and begin moving toward you as heat ripples the air near their squat, brass-skinned bodies, thier heads and shoulders blazing with a mane of fire.
The statues lumber forward and attacks the party with superheated warhammers. The first two miss Ares and Lia, but the second two manage to strike Hammer and Rey!
Rey's MW cold iron gladius is in his hand in a twinkling , and he uses Acrobatics to try to move around to the other side before he strikes at the metal monsters!
Hammerfist grumbles before stepping over to flank the one on Reynaldo
Rey tries to skirt past the statues, but is a second too slow! Luckily, the statue's reflexes are slow as well and it misses the swashbuckler as he goes by.
Reynaldo then stabs the creature, running it through and putting it down!
Hammerfist starts to move into flanks, but see the statue go down. Reversing his swing, he blasts the statue to his south, but it still stands!
Ares will 5' back (NE) and shoot at the closest fire dwarf, leaving the other for Lia and Lao.
"Are all dwarves this hot headed? . "
Lia draws her scimitar and hacks at the statue by her.
Lao then goes to town on the statue.
Ares steps back and fires two arrows, but they both hit the doorframe!
Lia draws her blade, but her swing is wild, while Lao manages to claw the other statue one time!
The statues move and press the attack, but all three miss their mark!
Lia repeats her exploits, though this time tapping into a primal aspect to unleash the strength of the bull.
Lao continues his assault.
Reynaldo dashes over toward Ares, Lia, and Lao, confident that the dwarf will handle his statue with one more blow. He strikes at the one between he and the cat (or the other, if that one has dropped).
Lia swings and misses the psuedostatue, While Lao manages to bite it, taking it down.
Reynaldo darts over and stabs the other, taking it down!
Hammerfist steps back and tries to make Reynaldo proud of him.
Hammer swings, but just misses the squat humanoid.
Ares will shoot again...trying to avoid doorway.