Hephaistos Raising... An Iron Gods thread

Game Master Helikon

Well We know regardless it happens.. Im more concerned that you fired... at a creature who could hit you from there

hoping the armor holds, gotta be close to use the hammer:)

Just waiting to see where the rest of us fall in this combat.

With a savage cry Gin hits the rock. A huge crash happens but he thinks he should have done more damage.
Half damage

Party is up then rock. Last fight before RR, Fire away. Ac 14 DR/ half

Kunala fired his pistol rolled a 5, so that was his attack for round 1, so are we starting rd 2 or just waiting on Elasbeth's and Miniri's attack

Elasbeth, finally seeing the thing to attack it, fires a lance of electricity from her hands.
Lightning Lance: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 161d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

This will be the 2nd round as the first round I already hit the creature.

Gin feels the reverberation of his sword clashing from the rock-tentacle-creature's hide and has the look of surprise and awe. Were there beings and tough as some of the Kappa or Oni of his land? his strength was mighty but he felt the power waning and with one more swing came down upon the beast.

Ragin Powerful Blade Slash: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 222d8 + 12 ⇒ (3, 5) + 12 = 20

The blade bit deep, but once again there seemed to be some resistance against his blow.

Out of rage next round Gin will be fatigued

Ok works for me, Kunala's second round action is thus

Kunala as he pulls out his hammer and attacks the "creature" he says in his accented lisp

lets see if this works better than the pistol

he then attacks with the hammer

cold iron masterwork warhammer attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25 for damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
critical confirmed attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15 for damage: 2d8 + 6 ⇒ (5, 4) + 6 = 15

The blade bit deep into the stone but did not manage to kill the beast. It is Kunalas hammer strike who kills it.

Gin draws the blade from deep inside the creature and pull it out jamming it into the sands below and breathing heavily. The dark ichor that is its lifeblood covering the weapon. He felt exhausted, the creature was strange and more so it almost seemed to have fell Kunala, but the plucky individual pulled through to deliver a blow as strong as his own after its defenses were cracked wide open.

Gin looked to the rest and could only nod, the large half-elven man beaded with sweat and fatigue.

Kunala drops to the ground, unholstering his pistol he begins to load it, he then asks, trying to keep his voice from sounding tired

does anyone have anymore healing potions, I'm nearly done for

edit: if I remember correctly Kunala gave the last CLW potion to Gin but Tamoq had two CLW scrolls and a CLW potion

Gin shakes his head noting he had no such item.

" Ai thinku .. We musto go back. Ai can no longer maku Jinrai or eet will drainu me. " He steadied himself with his blade standing up straight pulling the weapon out of the sands. Giving it a flick to remove the majority of the viscera. Gin then puts his hand out for Kunala to grab. He nods respectively.

As Kunala takes Gins hand, he nods thankfully to the Spelleater and in his accented lisp says as he roles his eyes and flips the wrist of his free hand

that is a fine idea, I wish I had thought of it.

and once again Kunala finds himself following Gin, this time out of the odd rooms and caves back to the relative safety of the town.

if no one minds, next turn Kunala is going to drink the last CLW potion that Tamoq had and I'm assuming he gave the scrolls to Elasbeth

Looking at the desert you have the feeling that you might want to sleep over this situation. Talk about it. Get ready.

Looking at the desert beyond the door, Elasbeth can't help but ask, "How did we end up outside in a desert?"

Kunala looking around the desert, removes the last vial of healing CLW and drinks it, and then says in his accented lisp

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

shall we at least get out of the hot sun

and he retraces his steps back to the door. He stops and looks at the door, crossing back into the room with the machines on each side that had the sand on the floor. He looks at the walls in that room. He then crosses back into the desert and turns around and looks at the door. If possible he walks around the door and carefully looks at it.

perception: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (15) - 1 = 14

on the desert side is there just a doorway, or is there a wall? If there is a wall how high and how wide is it? If it is just an doorway can he go the the other side of it? If he can Is it still visible from the other side

do you think that the door is magical and has transported us someplace or is it a magical room?

thinking outloud talking to no one in particular.

Gin shrugged he was not sure of anything in this strange land. He assumed this was par for these people, apparently he was misinformed. He watches over the party his fatigue ending after a few moments and ponders their conditions.

They would not be able to advance in their current state.

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22

Gin notices the excitement about the door and their entering, he goes up to where the door intersects the desert, takes his blade.. and taps it against the wall.

" Wallu... "

Kunala, amazed, that with all the walking and looking that he was not able to detect a wall, says in his accented lisp,

my how interesting, thank you for pointing out the wall Gin, I did not see it. Shall we rest here in the small room between the doors or should we go back to town, I think Val is getting tired of seeing us without any information and I don't want to wear out our welcome so I am ok with resting here

pointing to the room just outside the desert filled room.

"That is fine with me and I agree, I would hate to return again with no news. If we are resting then I will expend the last of my healing for the day before we turn in." Elasbeth casts her magic again and touches the person in most need of healing.
Cure Light: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
I think Gin needs it more than anyone, but I may be wrong.

After 30 minutes of resting suddenly hear a voice.

Gin would be fine, That healing went to Kunala, he had 1 hp after the fight. The potion and that will put him to full I believe.

Gin takes a step from the wall hearing the strange language coming from the Direction of the robot. " What isu it sayingu? "

Kunala drank the potion so he's at 12 of 16

Kunala, roles over and shrugging his shoulders says in his accented lisp

I have no idea Gin, but would someone tell it to be quite

He cant be he was at 0 from the trap then was healed to 6 then took 5 from the tentacle which leaves him at 1 then took the potion so 5... you would need the healing over Gin who is gunna sleep and gain all his HP back.

Gin narrows his eyes at the construct " Ai don't thinku it isu happi.. " slowly grabbing at his blade on the ground.

when I calculated his HP I included the one for healing from resting and the six for second level, that's where the twelve came from. I assumed we were resting, so I'll change it back to five. It's ultimately up to Elasbeth as to who she heals, but I won't turn it down if offered :)

So far you have not rested.

I healed you after the tentacle Gin for 8 if you look above.

Last I checked My AC wasnt that low
Gin has no dex as such his Flat footed is pretty much his AC and currently many creatures have just been slapping themselves up against his armor while he wasnt paying attention.

Oh, that's what I get for not reading everything in enough detail, I don't care who got he healing, but someone did, should have gone to whoever was lowest after the tentacles.

Gin starts gently shifting Elasbeth awake, " Sumimasen Erasubetsu-san, The wallu isu not happi... Do you know itsu tongue? " pointing over to the wall.

It is not the robot speaking. You would say the voice comes from the wall!

Starting a bit at teh jostling, Elasbeth gives Gin a very annoyed look when she what he asks finally reaches her, "Didn't anyone tell you not bother a sleeping mage." She sounds very irritated, "I don't understand it, and if we aren't under attack, then leave me be so I can ready my spells in the morning, if I don't sleep enough I can't." She tries to roll over and go back to sleep.

Gin is heartbroken to have the Autumn leaves that was Elasbeth's face look upon him with such scorn and regretted his decision. He simply wished to punish himself. He would bother no one else... and would instead watch over them

Seeing Gin's hurt look before she finishes rolling over, Elasbeth decides she better not let this wait, she has noticed that Gin doesn't always understand things due to his foreign origins, "I'm sorry Gin, I was a little abrupt with you, I tend to be a grouch when I get woken up like that. I need my sleep badly for many reasons, partly so I can attain the mental focus I need to prepare my spells, but for other reasons that I don't care to go into just now." Looking thoughtful for a moment, "The walls talking to us like this may not be a good thing, if nothing else it will likely interfere with our rest so maybe we should make our way back to town for now and return tomorrow, at the very least, go stay with the people in the cave."

Kunala gets up, stretches, rearming his equipment he says to the team in his accented lisp

Well since we are all awake, and this floor is truly uncomfortable shall we return to our warm beds at the tavern?

Kunala will follow Gin, hopefully out of the caverns and into town

Gin hold back his tears of gratitude as Elasbeth seemed to have forgiven him. Kunala' encouragement also surged some confidence into the burly Tian Half-elf.

He nods to them both, First to Elasbeth then Kunala " Righto, Ai willu remember for nexto taimu Erasubetsu-san. You need sleepu. Then Ai willu carry you andu take us backu to town. It isu more safe. " Gin waited for consent first, showing the method would most likely be a cradle.

I'm perfectly able to walk out especially if we are going back to town to rest up, still, he is big and handsome, and it would be nice to snooze more. Elasbeth nods her consent to Gin, making sure she has her gear together in her bedroom first. Once he picks her up, she lays her head against his chest and drops into a light doze, a naughty little smile on her lips hidden from sight.

Gin gently lifts Elasbeth into his arms securing his items and leads the group out if there is no interruption.

Fortunately, with both Gin and Elasbeth in front of him, neither of them see him role his eyes and make kissy faces, as he strolls along behind; shield hand on his hip and waving his pistol about.

He happily follows along trying to keep a keen eye out.

perception: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (5) - 1 = 4 wow, he really is bad at paying attention

when we get to the tavern will Val be able to tell us who might buy the silverdisks?

Don't be salty Kunala, Gin isnt even aware of any romance that might be perceived, he's jut being nice to a female that has taken care of him in some respect and is part of his team.

You return without problem to the foundry inn. A smiling face greets you and the girl happily declares."You got an invitation..... to the gambling hall. Isn´t that great. I wish I could go there. They have dancers and games and music and great food."With a sigh"And I can´t join because they say I am too young."

about what time is it? Do we need to go tonight, or can we go in the morning, If it's up to me I would like to go "in the morning" so we have the benefit of being 2nd level :)

Kunala responds to Val, in his accented lisp, with a smile and a flip of the wrist

A gambling hall, that sounds like just the place we need to go, did they say if we were expected tonight or may we appear tomorrow after we've had our beauty sleep?

then winking to Val, and whispering

If it's truly wonderful I will figure out a way to sneak you in sometime

Kunala yawns, covering his mouth with his hanky; looking at his tired companions.

If Gin wasn't tired before, he is now, imagine carrying Elasbeth all this way, not that I blame her, or him for that matter

Gin quirked a brow not completely sure what it is that val found so exciting, but smiled out of respect. He was greatly tired, for some reason Elasbeth weighed on him quite heavily and his heart raced causing him to tire faster. However he did not mention a thing. Gin found the softest pallet or assortment of furs to lay her on as she dozed. if not he kept her comfortable with his body heat and endured instead.

" Ai see. Val-sama, the Hallu soundsu fun but we are mostu tired. Ai cannot enjoy such when Khonniru-sama isu still missingu. Andu Erasubetsu-san is very tiredu. "

Val smiles and answers "They are open all day long. And I think you deserved some rest. I made a meatloaf enshrouded in bacon with fresh greens. I hope you like it."

Gin starts to visibly drool but slurps t back up before it dangles. he nods graciously and smiles like a child given their first toy. Meat was a very uncommon commodity where he was from and as such the thought of such an amount was something he would savor.

Kunala smiles at Val, accepting the offer of a light supper before bed,

you, Val dear, are a Peach. I will not forget our little secret A late snack and off to bed!

At the end of the meal he cleans his pistol and oils his sword.

Pleasant dreams everyone.

Then saying good night to any who are still awake; he goes to bed.

Smelling the stew, Elasbeth stirs in Gin's arms, "Something smells delicious," she says royally. I think a meal is a great idea before going back to sleep."

A good question, what exact time of day is it? I thought it was fairly late, but maybe I'm wrong about that.

Gin looks down to Elasbeth much like a queen and smiles wide nodding in agreement. Then... his stomach growled, as Gin had not eaten the FIRST meal that was offered to him earlier. The reverberation felt by Elasbeth through his body to hers and a blush appearing upon the grown man's face in embarrassment. " G-Gomenasai. Ai mustu be very hungurii. Hehehe "