Iron Gods ala Fabian (Inactive)

Game Master Fabian Benavente

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Seeing that the skeletons were further away than she had anticipated, Malka retrieved her wand to use instead of her quarterstaff. She pointed her wand at the closest four-armed monstrosity and hurled a ball of force at the creature.

damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Stay gathered together, it'll be safer - Jeyne began, but between her mind and lips the words twisted into the alien tongue she knew only from her far past. Putting herself between the injured Zaken and the closest of the skeletons, she brandished her spear, waiting for one of the creatures to get within reach.

Delaying action until something gets within reach. I don't want to break everyone up too much. If something gets within reach and is engaging someone else in melee, I'll do an aid another attack for +2 to AC for whoever it's attacking.

Action 1, Round 2

“Looks like that one had friends.” Camrad said, turning to Zaken and, putting a hand on his wounded arm, channeled radiant energy.

lay on hands: 1d6 ⇒ 6

The healing light stitched the worst of Zaken's wounds, leaving a jagged scar in it's wake. “My bows not gonna be much help so keep close and hit ‘em with everything you've got.” he said, hefting his hammer as he stared down his foe.

Seven growled and gripped his sword tight, stepping in front of The Jeyne to keep himself between the too-many-hands and the others (especially Malka). Counsel Mintbane sure wasn't making this easy.

Turn 035 is up.

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Zaken, feel free to perform and action for the previous round if desired.

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The smelly thing lurched forward, claw outstretched. Seven hopped back and to the side, deflecting the attack. Then he dug his back heel into the ground and drove the sword forward, impaling the skeleton like a pig potato on a roasting stick.

Malka had taught him to roast potatoes over an open flame. He realized he hadn't eaten in a while and wondered if there were any potatoes in his pack. He didn't much time to consider, though, because there were more skeletons approaching. He kicked his blade free and crouched, his blade drawn upright beside his head.
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Attack,Power Attack;dmg: 1d20 + 7 - 1 ⇒ (18) + 7 - 1 = 242d6 + 6 + 3 ⇒ (2, 5) + 6 + 3 = 16

Just realized i've been leaving out the +1 attack from my masterwork weapon...

Action 1

Mutely, Jeyne stepped toward the skeleton harassing Seven. Its point seemed little likely to do much beyond simply scratching the dry bone, but she hoped to distract it enough to keep it from attacking Seven as ferociously.

Aid another attack for +2 to Seven's AC: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19 +2 to Seven's AC for attacks from the skeleton, if it's still around long enough. ;)

Action, Round 3

perception: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 1 = 18
Arg! Close but no cigar.

Camrad looked about franticly as the skeletons began to converge on their location. Don't like the idea of bein’ surrounded by these freaks. He thought, then pointed back the way they came. “Everyone form up by the doors. That way we can force them into a choke point.” then he turned to Malka and Zaken. “Make sure you stay behind us when we move back. Some of ‘em might reach us first.”

Sorry for missing the last recap!

Action 1, Round 2

Zaken felt the healing working and could not help himself but smile. "Thank you, Mr. Camrad... Come LEEK, get im position to better defend the group."

This healing sensations is indeed pleasing... perhaps I was too quick to judge that situation between Mr. Camrad and Val...

LEEK moved north, closer to Jeyne.

Focused once more on the arriving enemies, Zaken touched in LEEK's shoulder, guiding him in the upcoming fight.

Casting guidance on LEEK.

Action 1, Round 3

Perception DC 20 - LEEK: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20

"NEW HOSTILES APPROACHING. NORTH-EAST, 50°, 35 FT. CALCULATIONS FROM SECOND HOSTILE ARE INACCURATE."

LEEK stepped forward and attacked the skeleton...

Attack (Slam), guidance: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 5 + 1 = 11
Damage (Slam): 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (4, 3) + 4 = 11

...but the skeleton dodges his clumsy attack.

Perception DC 20 - Zaken: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

"Argh... there is sand in my eyes... I'm inclined to think that we should press forward while we fight... who knows how many more of these skeletons are still hidden in this vast place?"

Zaken then moves behind LEEK and once more guides him. Once more, Guidance.

perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24

Malka was looking northward and saw that there were more skeletons coming their way. "There are more to the north. They seem to be never ending."

The wizard decided to try and weaken those at a distance before they got to the others. Choosing a skeleton further up the path by aiming at it with her wand, she released the damaging magic.

damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

attacking one of the skeletons at a distance, ie not on Seven

Turn 036 is up.

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There sure were a lot of the skeletons moving in now. Camrad was suggesting they move back, while Zacken wanted to move further into the cave. Seven didn't know what lay ahead of them, but at least they knew what was behind them. Maybe if they could make it back to the cave entrance, they could cut the skeletons down one by one.

"Back! Back! Get back to the door!" he shouted urgently, beginning to step backward, keeping his face to his foe.

Seven will try to persuade the group to back up, but won't give up his position between them and the skeletons. Regardless of who goes where, he will stay near Malka.

I'm perfectly willing to hash this out with rp, but for the record I really think we should head back towards the doors.

Action 1, Round 4

Camrad held his ground as the skeletons approached, hoping to give them a target while he waited for the group to turn back. “We’re outta time. Get movin’ before it's too late.” he said as he brandished his hammer defensively. “I'll try to keep ‘em back.”

Seven's shout and Camrad's follow-up were just a hum to Jeyne, a strange buzz that faded to the background as her senses sharpened in response to the danger. But as Seven began to back down the path, she began to piece together their intent. Her steps mirrored theirs, and she glanced backwards toward the narrow corridor that would offer them some measure of protection from the swarm.

Double move with everyone else back toward the doors. I'll get behind Seven in line so I can keep him going if need be.

Action 1, Round 4

"Hum... that works too! LEEK, lets get back to the door! Fighting retreat procedure and cover Mr. Camrad's back!"

LEEK buzzed and moved, analyzing their situation before stopping, extending his arm to them and... nothing.

"ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE. ACTIVATING PLASMA BLAST...... ERROR. PLASMA SYSTEM NOT FOUND OR DAMAGED. RETURNING TO FIGHTING RETREAT PROCEDURE."

LEEK then moves besides Camrad, ready to help him old the skeletons.

So... that thing was a plasma cannon? I thought it was...

So it sounds like you will retreating into the 'entrance' on the west side of the cavern.

Who will wait at the entrance for the skeletons?

It looks like two skeletons may be able to reach the target at a time...

If this is indeed your plan, I may let two rounds go by because that's how long it will take the first skeleton to 'arrive'.

Questions?

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In my head, it's Seven and Leek in front with Jeyne and/or Zaken behind for healing, Camrad and Malka behind for ranged. If I'm wrong, let me know. :)

I think so, even if Camrad at ranged against the skeletons is useless because of their DR. Although, if we use the entrance of the tunnel (instead of the door) we'd be protecting one of our flanks and allowing Seven, LEEK and Camrad to attack and, with luck, dispatch at least one skeleton each round.

I think I was setting it up at the entrance of the tunnel, too, to let our front liners have a crack.

I think I was setting it up at the entrance of the tunnel, too, to let our front liners have a crack.

Are you guys thinking right after the last double doors or when the stone tunnel (sandy floor) opens up into the 'desert'?

Turn 037 is up.

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Malka continued to provide some ranged cover to the ones fighting up front by releasing another magic missile from the wand at the undead attacking Seven.

damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Action 1, Round 5

Camrad’s muscles tensed, his hand gripping the shaft of his warhammer, in preparation for the coming assault. “Don't forget, me and Jeyne are ready to crack some skulls, so don't feel like you gotta kill ‘em all by yourself alright.” he said to Seven reassuringly.

When the skeletons fell upon them, Camrad was impressed by Seven’s swordwork as he easily parried the undead’s blows. “Let ‘em have it big guy.”

Action 1
Seven kept his back to the group as they moved into the cavern opening. Ahead of him, shuffling steps and dry moans emanated from the dead things. He grinned as Malka's magic struck the closest one square in the face.

They moved slow and made a low of noise, so he was able to block the first attacks. But as he pivoted around with his own swing, his sword struck the stone wall, causing a loud clang, and he faltered. His blade merely swung harmlessly over the nearest one's head.

“Let ‘em have it big guy.”

"Yep, yep," Seven replied, swallowing nervously and bracing himself for the next assault.

From between Seven and Leek, Jeyne stabbed out with her spear, trying again to distract the skeletons and keep them from being able to attack Seven as effectively. The party's defenses were as good as they were likely to get, but it did come at a cost - fighting between the two front-liners meant she had little space to maneuver, and at the last moment her spear bounced off of Leek's leg shielding as he stepped, and the point went well wide of the skeleton.

Attack to aid another, +2 to Seven's AC: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 Well, nope.

1d20 ⇒ 5
Woops,I forgot to include my roll in the above post. As you can see, it was a dud.

Action 1, Round 5

Away from LEEK, Zaken would not be able to assist him in combat so the best second thing was just plain instructions. "Keep it simple, LEEK, just smash'em... simple as that!"

LEEK lifted one of his might fists and brought it down one of the skeletons.

Attack (slam): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22
Damage (slam): 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (5, 3) + 4 = 12

The skeleton's skull flew about 15ft. before landing on the sand and the rest of the skeleton just dismantled on LEEK's feet.

"NICE! Good moves, keep going, keep going..."

Zaken then saw Camrad's warhammer and Jeyne's attempts to help LEEK and Seven. "Mr. Camrad, how about you take my longspear and take Jeyne's place? You seem a more seasoned fighter..."

Tag Camrad

Turn 038 is up.

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Action 1, Round 6

“Seven!” Camrad yelled as the skeleton tore mercilessly into the man. He's dead if he stays there. “Get outta there, I'll cover for ya.” he said, preparing to reach for his bow if needs be.

Tag Seven. Holding turn till after Seven withdraws backwards. Seven, make sure you widraw as a full round action so you won't eat a claw attack on the way out.

That's a risky move. Any other suggestions before I try it?

Not too risky - you guys should be able to switch places before they get a chance to act. Either way...

With their words only a hum in her ears, Jeyne couldn't tell what Camrad and Seven were saying, but her eyes worked perfectly, and they told her that Seven was injured, severely. Murmuring a strange prayer, one combining both Sarenite and Pharasmin litanies, she reached out to touch Seven, attempting to mend some of his hurts.

Standard action, cast cure light wounds for 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2 healing. Blech.

Action 1
Red.

The color spread throughout Seven's field of vision, just as it spread over Tolgy's armor, staining it crimson. The bad color. Far away, he heard his cry of pain. Camrad's voice, small and lonely, urged him to run. Run. Flee. Hide. From the Doctors, yes. Wasn't it them, after all? With their sharp knives and saws?

Run...boy! hissed the voice. Or was it Camrad? He couldn't tell. "'Fore they cut us into pieces and feed us to the rats!" The rats! Was that them in the distance, scurrying across the sand toward the scent of Seven's blood? He could hear the pitter patter of their feet as they drew closer to the scent. Fresh blood and meat, red and raw.

Red.

Seven obeyed, turning to run back into the safety of the hall and away from the Doctors and their rats. He barrelled past others, nameless figures made of smoke and dream, and toward the safety of his cage. Yes, the cage. There he would be safe. There he would remain, locked in the lab room and the doctors wouldn't bother him. No one would bother him, except the young girl with the soft voice and the dark hair and the good food...

Malka.

He spun 'round, trying to reclaim his senses. He realized, shamefully, that he had run away. But he was hurt, really and truly. Unbidden, Zacken's words rang in his ears. Here Seven, take one of these and drink only when you are hurt, it will make you stronger again! He reached for his belt pouch, for the sweet drink.

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Lacking any better ideas myself, I'll take Camrad's suggestion. Withdraw to the rear and next round i'll use a potion.

Action 1, Round 6

I'm not certain, but I believe this changes my spot in initiative.

Action 1

Red.
The color spread throughout Seven's field of vision, just as it spread over Tolgy's armor, staining it crimson. The bad color. Far away, he heard his cry of pain. Camrad's voice, small and lonely, urged him to run. Run. Flee. Hide. From the Doctors, yes. Wasn't it them, after all? With their sharp knives and saws?
Run...boy! hissed the voice. Or was it Camrad? He couldn't tell. "'Fore they cut us into pieces and feed us to the rats!" The rats! Was that them in the distance, scurrying across the sand toward the scent of Seven's blood? He could hear the pitter patter of their feet as they drew closer to the scent. Fresh blood and meat, red and raw.
Red.
Seven obeyed, turning to run back into the safety of the hall and away from the Doctors and their rats. He barrelled past others, nameless figures made of smoke and dream, and toward the safety of his cage. Yes, the cage. There he would be safe. There he would remain, locked in the lab room and the doctors wouldn't bother him. No one would bother him, except the young girl with the soft voice and the dark hair and the good food...
Malka.
He spun 'round, trying to reclaim his senses. He realized, shamefully, that he had run away. But he was hurt, really and truly. Unbidden, Zacken's words rang in his ears. Here Seven, take one of these and drink only when you are hurt, it will make you stronger again! He reached for his belt pouch, for the sweet drink.
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Lacking any better ideas myself, I'll take Camrad's suggestion. Withdraw to the rear and next round i'll use a potion.

Camrad rushed forward to prevent the undead from breaching the new hole in their defenses. “Howdy boys.” he said with a grin, right before he swung his hammer in a vicious arc.

Action 1, Round 6

"GLANCING BLOW. ALL SYSTEMS STILL FUNCTIONING. CONTINUING ENGAGING PROCEDURE."

LEEK once more rose his fist and slammed against the skeleton in front of him...

Attack (slam): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22 Targeting Skeleton #5
Damage (slam): 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (2, 3) + 4 = 9

...making a hole in his thorax, crushing ribs and spine, dismantling another foe, bones pilling on his foot.

With horror in his face Zaken saw as Seven was being shredded. "Oh crap! Get out of there, Seven! Mr. Camrad, this is a good opportunity to take his place... Jeyne..." He then remembered about Jeyne's 'glitch' and restarted in Androffan. Jeyne, if you could, step back and give me a little space to reach LEEK... he might need some repair in the immediate future...

With that said, Zaken made a couple gestures, retrieved a handful of grease from his gear and threw it at the skeleton's feet. Somehow, the sand became slippery, making it difficult to keep standing over it. Casting grease under Skeletons #4, #6, and #7. Reflex Save DC 14 or fall prone and needs an Acrobatic check DC 10 to move at half speed (falling when failing by 5 or more). The description of the spell mentions a solid surface... I'm not sure if you'll rule it as a 'rock solid' surface or 'not liquid' surface, so it is up to you. If you rule that Zaken won't be able to cast this spell, he will cast guidance on Camrad.

Malka tried to keep herself from panicking as Seven was ripped to shreds by the skeletons. So many arms and so many claws. She felt helpless to do any real damage against those hurting Seven. Truly these were the visions of her nightmares...Seven being blooded by gremlin, undead, and automaton. Almost in tears out of concern for her friend, even though it was not necessarily helpful, she said, "Seven is being shredded. This tactic was not a wise one after all."

Doing the only thing that she could, Malka conposed herself and used the wand again knowing that it would continue to add to the damage dealt to the skeletons. The missile chipped away some of the ribcage of one of the skeletons but it kept clawing at them.

damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Turn 039 is up.

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Malka was relieved that Seven had retreated beside her. She placed her hand on his arm, still not liking how much blood was covering his body. "Maybe you can stay back here with me. There are only two left and hopefully LEEK and Camrad can deal with them so that you do not get hurt even more."

As she spoke to Seven, Malka released another charge from her wand at the skeleton in front of Camrad. Again the missile chipped bone away, weakening it for another's attack.

damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

At Zaken's words, Jeyne starts, not expecting to hear words she could understand when most conversation was just a buzz to her. So I can at least understand Androffan. I am not completely without communication, then. Jabbing forward with her spear one final time to distract the skeleton from attacking Camrad, she then stepped backward as Zaken moved forward, ending up where the roboticist had stood a moment before.

Attempting to aid another for +2 to Camrad's AC, then stepping back to essentially trade places with Zaken.

Aid another attempt: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6 Nope.

Seven smiled, placing one hand on Malka's shoulder while retrieving one of the potions from his belt. It was a pretty green color and fizzed a little. He removed the cork with his teeth, then drank it down, savoring the good taste. As the warmth spread through him, he shook his head violently, smacking himself on the forehead, then moved ahead of Malka.
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potion CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Action 1, Round 7

"SOME SYSTEMS COMPROMISED. NO LOSS OF FUNCTION."

Once more, LEEK attacked. The skeletons were keep coming and being destroyed by his fists...

Attack (slam): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25
Critical Attack? (slam): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21
Damage (slam): 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (1, 1) + 4 = 6
Critical Damage? (slam): 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (4, 2) + 4 = 10

...and once more, another skeleton was pulverized, scattering bones around.

"Well... that was impressive... if these things could fell fear I'm sure they would have been running already..."

Zaken then studied the damage LEEK received. With able hands, Zaken reached for a switch inside the construct body and activated a manual nanyte storage and in a matter of seconds, LEEK was already fully operational.

Lesser Rejuvenate Eidolon: 1d10 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Camrad, give me an action so I can recap tonight! :)

Turn 040 is up.

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With most of the threat neutralized, Jeyne decided to risk stepping out from the narrow passageway back into the openness of the sandy room. With her spear, she tried once again to distract the creature - but instead of interfering with the swing of its claws, she tried to draw its attention and leave it open for a strike from Camrad. But the creature did not fall for the ruse; its attention remained firmly on Camrad, and her spear did little.

Move to get me in the square above Leek. Standard to attack for +2 to Camrad's attack.

Aid another for +2 to Camrad's attack: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8 Nope.

Action 1, Round 8

Sorry for the lack of a post. Been super busy today.

Camrad yelled out in pain as the bony claws went through his flesh like butter. “That the...best you...can do?” he said, grinning weakly. He tried raising his arm for another strike, but found that it wasn't responding as quickly as he would have liked. Damn, lost too much blood. Could use some help here Oldman he thought, quickly running his hands over his more grievous wounds before taking a half step forward and driving his hammer into a rising strike.
lay on hands: 1d6 ⇒ 3
warhammer: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12
damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

He felt relief as his wounds began stitching themselves closed, but it was soon replaced with frustration as the skeleton easily dodged the clumsy strike.
Healing as a swift. Attacking as a standard. Missing miserably as a free action.

Action 1, Round 8

Following Jeyne's example, Zaken bolted forward, leaving the entrance of the tunnel and, with his spear, tried to open the skeleton's defenses, making it easier for LEEK to attack.

Aid Another (+2 Attack-LEEK): 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (20) + 0 = 20 What a waste :(

LEEK then moved forward...

Acrobatics DC 10: 1d20 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 1 + 4 = 12

...and managed to stay firm on his metallic feet. Engaging the last enemy, LEEK once more attacked...

Attack (slam), aid another: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 5 + 2 = 22
Damage (slam): 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (1, 6) + 4 = 11

...and crushed the last enemy.

"Ah... you are a machine, LEEK... well of course you are..."

And that about does it. The last alien skeleton pulverized by Leek.

Go ahead and roleplay the 'after the fight' and let me know what you will do next so I can move the story forward later today.

Questions?

Game on!

The final skeleton demolished and her sharpened vision beginning to fade, Jeyne immediately knelt and began to examine the skeletons, her eyes at once assessing the bones and far away. Four upper appendages...a spadelike skull, unlike the more common round skull seen in Golarion humanoids...an otherworldly creature, almost certainly...

What kind of knowledge would it take to identify what sort of creature the skeletons came from? Local, maybe? Though I'm pretty sure kasatha aren't local. ;)

Then Camrad's pained groan brought her back to reality, and she rose back to her feet. There are injuries - does anyone require magical healing?

I've got two cure light wounds left.

There are injuries - does anyone require magical healing?

Seven retrieved the other potion from his belt and offered it to Camrad. "For...emergencies," he said, nodding in agreement with himself. Tag Camrad

He approached the bodies and poked them with his sword. Searching bodies.