Iron Gods - Strange Days in Numeria... (Inactive)

Game Master Luke_Parry

Gregory rips the last unfortunately gargoyle in two, cascading viscera across the floor.

He then bounces around the room until the spectral weapons fade from existence.

Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (19) + 14 = 33, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (5) + 14 = 19, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (11) + 14 = 25, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4 Force damage.

Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (5) + 14 = 19, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (3) + 14 = 17, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (4) + 14 = 18, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8 Force damage.

Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (14) + 14 = 28, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (16) + 14 = 30, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (19) + 14 = 33, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7 Force damage.

Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (8) + 14 = 22, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (16) + 14 = 30, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (16) + 14 = 30, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8 Force damage.

Combat over!

Searching bodies reveals an interesting pile of loot - clearly, Unity spared no expense outfitting its minions.

+2 chain shirt x4, +2 battleaxe x4, amulet of natural armor +1 x4,
belt of mighty constitution +2 x4, cloak of resistance +2 x4, ring of
protection +2 x4, orange access card x4

Gregory restores his shielding...

LRE: 1d10 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11.

..then packs-up his new loot, before heading through the double-doors to the north.

These doors (which require an Orange Access Card to bypass) lead on to a wide corridor, which seems to act as a nexus point - two sets of double doors exit to the West, another pair to the east, and a single set of double doors exit to the north.

When Gregory enters this 'room', six laser turrets descend from the ceiling at fire uselessly at Gregory, until they are destroyed.

Man, that 'Thermal Insulation' is proving to be useful!

What now?

Gregory decides to try his luck on the first set of double doors to the west.

Three crowded rows of technological workstations fill the northern end of this room, while more sophisticated desks and a raised platform lined with monitors fill out the rest.

Guarding this room are four Director Robots, backed-up by a pair of the same strange Gargoyles, who quickly take umbrage at Gregory's sudden intrusion, and direct the robots to attack!

Initiative:
Gregory: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (19) + 19 = 38.
ACG: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22.
DR: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14.

Round 1: Gregory(-1), ACG(-,-), DR(-,-,-,-)

Gregory grins when he sees more robots, and pounces into the middle of them with wild abandon!

Claw: 1d20 + 23 + 4 + 2 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 23 + 4 + 2 + 8 = 47, for 1d8 + 9 + 4 + 2 + 8 + 2d6 ⇒ (7) + 9 + 4 + 2 + 8 + (3, 3) = 36 damage +1d6 ⇒ 3 Electricity damage +1d6 ⇒ 2 Acid damage.
Claw: 1d20 + 23 + 4 + 2 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 23 + 4 + 2 + 8 = 54, for 1d8 + 9 + 4 + 2 + 8 + 2d6 ⇒ (1) + 9 + 4 + 2 + 8 + (5, 2) = 31 damage +1d6 ⇒ 6 Electricity damage +1d6 ⇒ 3 Acid damage.
Claw: 1d20 + 23 + 4 + 2 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 23 + 4 + 2 + 8 = 47, for 1d8 + 9 + 4 + 2 + 8 + 2d6 ⇒ (3) + 9 + 4 + 2 + 8 + (1, 5) = 32 damage +1d6 ⇒ 2 Electricity damage.
Claw: 1d20 + 23 + 4 + 2 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 23 + 4 + 2 + 8 = 54, for 1d8 + 9 + 4 + 2 + 8 + 2d6 ⇒ (3) + 9 + 4 + 2 + 8 + (6, 4) = 36 damage +1d6 ⇒ 2 Electricity damage.
Bite: 1d20 + 22 + 4 + 2 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 22 + 4 + 2 + 8 = 40, for 1d6 + 13 + 4 + 2 + 8 + 2d6 ⇒ (1) + 13 + 4 + 2 + 8 + (4, 2) = 34 damage +1d6 ⇒ 3 Electricity damage.

Rend (if applicable): 1d8 + 1d6 + 13 + 4 + 2 + 8 + 2d6 ⇒ (2) + (4) + 13 + 4 + 2 + 8 + (2, 1) = 36 +1d6 ⇒ 1 Electricity damage.

The Gargoyles call out prayers to Unity, causing spectral battleaxes to spontaneously form out of thin air, and assault Gregory...

Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (13) + 14 = 27, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7 Force damage.

Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (9) + 14 = 23, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8 Force damage.

...but every blow glances harmlessly off his armor.

The remaining Directors then descend upon Gregory, flailing with their myriad of tentacles...

Tentacle: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (11) + 19 = 30, for 1d10 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9 damage.
Tentacle: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (8) + 19 = 27, for 1d10 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8 damage.
Slam: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (3) + 19 = 22, for 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12 damage.
Slam: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (10) + 19 = 29, for 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8 damage.

Tentacle: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (1) + 19 = 20, for 1d10 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7 damage.
Tentacle: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (6) + 19 = 25, for 1d10 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11 damage.
Slam: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (5) + 19 = 24, for 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13 damage.
Slam: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (11) + 19 = 30, for 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10 damage.

Tentacle: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (4) + 19 = 23, for 1d10 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7 damage.
Tentacle: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (10) + 19 = 29, for 1d10 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11 damage.
Slam: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (15) + 19 = 34, for 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11 damage.
Slam: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (7) + 19 = 26, for 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10 damage.

...but once again, none manage to cause any harm.

Round 2: Gregory(-1), ACG(-,-), DR(-57,-,-)

Whistling a jaunty tune, Gregory continues to turn robots into scrap metal.

Claw: 1d20 + 23 + 4 + 2 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 23 + 4 + 2 + 8 = 41, for 1d8 + 9 + 4 + 2 + 8 + 2d6 ⇒ (3) + 9 + 4 + 2 + 8 + (5, 1) = 32 damage +1d6 ⇒ 1 Electricity damage +1d6 ⇒ 1 Acid damage.
Claw: 1d20 + 23 + 4 + 2 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 23 + 4 + 2 + 8 = 41, for 1d8 + 9 + 4 + 2 + 8 + 2d6 ⇒ (7) + 9 + 4 + 2 + 8 + (4, 4) = 38 damage +1d6 ⇒ 5 Electricity damage +1d6 ⇒ 5 Acid damage.
Claw: 1d20 + 23 + 4 + 2 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 23 + 4 + 2 + 8 = 42, for 1d8 + 9 + 4 + 2 + 8 + 2d6 ⇒ (2) + 9 + 4 + 2 + 8 + (4, 5) = 34 damage +1d6 ⇒ 3 Electricity damage.
Claw: 1d20 + 23 + 4 + 2 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 23 + 4 + 2 + 8 = 44, for 1d8 + 9 + 4 + 2 + 8 + 2d6 ⇒ (2) + 9 + 4 + 2 + 8 + (3, 6) = 34 damage +1d6 ⇒ 5 Electricity damage.
Bite: 1d20 + 22 + 4 + 2 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 22 + 4 + 2 + 8 = 41, for 1d6 + 13 + 4 + 2 + 8 + 2d6 ⇒ (3) + 13 + 4 + 2 + 8 + (6, 3) = 39 damage +1d6 ⇒ 2 Electricity damage.

Rend (if applicable): 1d8 + 1d6 + 13 + 4 + 2 + 8 + 2d6 ⇒ (3) + (6) + 13 + 4 + 2 + 8 + (1, 4) = 41 +1d6 ⇒ 5 Electricity damage.

As expected, Gregory demolishes the injured robot, before beginning to systematically de-tentacle another one.

Both Gargoyles then utter further prayers to Unity, attempting to rob Gregory of his sight...

Two DC 16 Fort saves, or become permanently Blind, as per Blindness/Deafness.

The spectral battle axes and the remaining Directors then press their assault...

Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (16) + 14 = 30, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4 Force damage.

Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (20) + 14 = 34, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5 Force damage.
Crit Confirmation: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (8) + 14 = 22, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6 *ADDITIONAL* Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10 Force damage.

Tentacle: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (5) + 19 = 24, for 1d10 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7 damage.
Tentacle: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (12) + 19 = 31, for 1d10 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12 damage.
Slam: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (19) + 19 = 38, for 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11 damage.
Slam: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (11) + 19 = 30, for 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9 damage.

Tentacle: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (15) + 19 = 34, for 1d10 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15 damage.
Tentacle: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (9) + 19 = 28, for 1d10 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7 damage.
Slam: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (2) + 19 = 21, for 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13 damage.
Slam: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (10) + 19 = 29, for 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12 damage.

...and this time, one of the spectral weapons manages to cause a small amount of damage.

Round 3: Gregory(-6), ACG(-,-), DR(-91,-)

Fort: 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (8) + 25 = 33.
Fort: 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (5) + 25 = 30.

Gregory narrows his eyes as he regards the Gargoyles.

"I'll be with you, shortly!"

He then tries to finish-off the Directors.

Claw: 1d20 + 23 + 4 + 2 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 23 + 4 + 2 + 8 = 46, for 1d8 + 9 + 4 + 2 + 8 + 2d6 ⇒ (6) + 9 + 4 + 2 + 8 + (4, 3) = 36 damage +1d6 ⇒ 5 Electricity damage +1d6 ⇒ 5 Acid damage.
Claw: 1d20 + 23 + 4 + 2 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 23 + 4 + 2 + 8 = 50, for 1d8 + 9 + 4 + 2 + 8 + 2d6 ⇒ (2) + 9 + 4 + 2 + 8 + (5, 1) = 31 damage +1d6 ⇒ 2 Electricity damage +1d6 ⇒ 4 Acid damage.
Claw: 1d20 + 23 + 4 + 2 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 23 + 4 + 2 + 8 = 43, for 1d8 + 9 + 4 + 2 + 8 + 2d6 ⇒ (4) + 9 + 4 + 2 + 8 + (4, 4) = 35 damage +1d6 ⇒ 4 Electricity damage.
Claw: 1d20 + 23 + 4 + 2 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 23 + 4 + 2 + 8 = 46, for 1d8 + 9 + 4 + 2 + 8 + 2d6 ⇒ (7) + 9 + 4 + 2 + 8 + (6, 3) = 39 damage +1d6 ⇒ 3 Electricity damage.
Bite: 1d20 + 22 + 4 + 2 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 22 + 4 + 2 + 8 = 53, for 1d6 + 13 + 4 + 2 + 8 + 2d6 ⇒ (1) + 13 + 4 + 2 + 8 + (4, 5) = 37 damage +1d6 ⇒ 5 Electricity damage.

Rend (if applicable): 1d8 + 1d6 + 13 + 4 + 2 + 8 + 2d6 ⇒ (2) + (2) + 13 + 4 + 2 + 8 + (3, 6) = 40 +1d6 ⇒ 5 Electricity damage.

A single claw rips the head from the injured Director, and the, in a flurry of blows, Gregory peels apart the casing on the final Director, before pulling out its entire CPU.

Unfazed, the two Gargoyles invoke Unity's strength, causing their muscles to bulge...

...whilst the spectral weapons continue their assault...

Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (18) + 14 = 32, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9 Force damage.

Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (9) + 14 = 23, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6 Force damage.
Crit Confirmation: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8 *ADDITIONAL* Force damage.

...with one, once again, managing to drain a small amount of energy from Gregory's shields.

Round 4: Gregory(-12), ACG(-,-)

"Right. Now that the toys are out of the way, let's deal with you!"

So saying, Gregory pounces on the closest Gargoyle.

Claw: 1d20 + 23 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 23 + 4 + 2 = 31, for 1d8 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 9 + 4 = 20 damage +1d6 ⇒ 6 Electricity damage +1d6 ⇒ 4 Acid damage.
Claw: 1d20 + 23 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 23 + 4 + 2 = 35, for 1d8 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 9 + 4 = 16 damage +1d6 ⇒ 3 Electricity damage +1d6 ⇒ 6 Acid damage.
Claw: 1d20 + 23 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 23 + 4 + 2 = 37, for 1d8 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 9 + 4 = 16 damage +1d6 ⇒ 4 Electricity damage.
Claw: 1d20 + 23 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 23 + 4 + 2 = 49, for 1d8 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 9 + 4 = 19 damage +1d6 ⇒ 5 Electricity damage.
Crit Confirmation: 1d20 + 23 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 23 + 4 + 2 = 43, for 1d8 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 9 + 4 = 20 *ADDITIONAL* damage.
Bite: 1d20 + 22 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 22 + 4 + 2 = 44, for 1d6 + 13 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 13 + 4 = 21 damage +1d6 ⇒ 2 Electricity damage.

Rend (if applicable): 1d8 + 1d6 + 13 + 4 ⇒ (4) + (2) + 13 + 4 = 23 +1d6 ⇒ 6 Electricity damage.

Gregory eviscerates the first unfortunate Gargoyle.

The second utters a battle paean to Unity, and charges forward...

Battleaxe: 1d20 + 16 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 16 + 2 = 37, for 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8 damage.

...but does not manage to land a blow.

The spectral battle axes chase after Gregory...

Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (6) + 14 = 20, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (1) + 14 = 15, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10 Force damage.

...but likewise are ineffective.

Round 5: Gregory(-12), ACG(-)

Grinning from ear to ear, Gregory attempts to terminate the last Gargoyle.

Claw: 1d20 + 23 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 23 + 4 + 2 = 41, for 1d8 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 9 + 4 = 14 damage +1d6 ⇒ 1 Electricity damage +1d6 ⇒ 1 Acid damage.
Claw: 1d20 + 23 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 23 + 4 + 2 = 38, for 1d8 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 9 + 4 = 18 damage +1d6 ⇒ 6 Electricity damage +1d6 ⇒ 6 Acid damage.
Claw: 1d20 + 23 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 23 + 4 + 2 = 43, for 1d8 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 9 + 4 = 19 damage +1d6 ⇒ 6 Electricity damage.
Claw: 1d20 + 23 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 23 + 4 + 2 = 48, for 1d8 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 9 + 4 = 21 damage +1d6 ⇒ 4 Electricity damage.
Bite: 1d20 + 22 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 22 + 4 + 2 = 35, for 1d6 + 13 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 13 + 4 = 23 damage +1d6 ⇒ 6 Electricity damage.

Rend (if applicable): 1d8 + 1d6 + 13 + 4 ⇒ (4) + (1) + 13 + 4 = 22 +1d6 ⇒ 3 Electricity damage.

In another frightening display of efficiency, Gregory rapidly vivisects the last unfortunately Gargoyle.

Combat over.

These two carried identical equipment to the other four Gargoyles.

A thorough search of the room reveals that this is some kind of communications hub, designed to project messages over vast distances... however, it is not functioning properly at this time.

Collecting up his ill-gotten gains, Gregory heads for the second set of western doors.

This wide galley sprawls out, crammed with filthy beds and clawed furniture. Surgical tables and medical equipment clutter the southern end, stained equally in blood and oil. An entire wall is lined with cracked and scuffed viewscreens.

Six more Gargoyles leap to their feet when Gregory enters the room, as a chorus of prayers to Unity start spilling from their mouths.

Initiative:
Gregory: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (14) + 19 = 33.
ACG: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22.

Round 1: Gregory(-12), ACG(-,-,-,-,-,-)

Gregory sighs in annoyance.

"Well, I know what happens now..."

With a shrug, he clicks his heels together, and then pounces on the closest Gargoyle.

Claw: 1d20 + 23 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 23 + 4 + 2 = 40, for 1d8 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 9 + 4 = 18 damage +1d6 ⇒ 1 Electricity damage +1d6 ⇒ 2 Acid damage.
Claw: 1d20 + 23 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 23 + 4 + 2 = 33, for 1d8 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 9 + 4 = 16 damage +1d6 ⇒ 3 Electricity damage +1d6 ⇒ 5 Acid damage.
Claw: 1d20 + 23 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 23 + 4 + 2 = 34, for 1d8 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 9 + 4 = 19 damage +1d6 ⇒ 3 Electricity damage +1d6 ⇒ 5 Acid damage.
Claw: 1d20 + 23 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 23 + 4 + 2 = 38, for 1d8 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 9 + 4 = 14 damage +1d6 ⇒ 6 Electricity damage.
Claw: 1d20 + 23 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 23 + 4 + 2 = 36, for 1d8 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 9 + 4 = 18 damage +1d6 ⇒ 3 Electricity damage.
Bite: 1d20 + 22 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 22 + 4 + 2 = 35, for 1d6 + 13 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 13 + 4 = 18 damage +1d6 ⇒ 5 Electricity damage.

Rend (if applicable): 1d8 + 1d6 + 13 + 4 ⇒ (7) + (5) + 13 + 4 = 29 +1d6 ⇒ 4 Electricity damage.

In a by-now familiar display, Gregory turns the closest Gargoyle into strips of bloody meat.

The other five then cast spells, summoning forth spectral battle axes...

Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (15) + 14 = 29, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6 Force damage.

Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (13) + 14 = 27, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6 Force damage.

Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (6) + 14 = 20, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9 Force damage.

Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (11) + 14 = 25, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4 Force damage.

Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (17) + 14 = 31, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8 Force damage.

...but they all simply bounce off Gregory's shields.

Round 2: Gregory(-12), ACG(-,-,-,-,-)

With a grunt of annoyance, Gregory pounces on another Gargoyle.

Claw: 1d20 + 23 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 23 + 4 + 2 = 41, for 1d8 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 9 + 4 = 19 damage +1d6 ⇒ 2 Electricity damage +1d6 ⇒ 5 Acid damage.
Claw: 1d20 + 23 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 23 + 4 + 2 = 32, for 1d8 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 9 + 4 = 17 damage +1d6 ⇒ 6 Electricity damage +1d6 ⇒ 6 Acid damage.
Claw: 1d20 + 23 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 23 + 4 + 2 = 42, for 1d8 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 9 + 4 = 19 damage +1d6 ⇒ 2 Electricity damage +1d6 ⇒ 5 Acid damage.
Claw: 1d20 + 23 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 23 + 4 + 2 = 34, for 1d8 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 9 + 4 = 14 damage +1d6 ⇒ 4 Electricity damage.
Claw: 1d20 + 23 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 23 + 4 + 2 = 49, for 1d8 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 9 + 4 = 19 damage +1d6 ⇒ 2 Electricity damage.
Crit Confirmation: 1d20 + 23 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 23 + 4 + 2 = 34, for 1d8 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 9 + 4 = 18 *ADDITIONAL* damage.
Bite: 1d20 + 22 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 22 + 4 + 2 = 38, for 1d6 + 13 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 13 + 4 = 20 damage +1d6 ⇒ 3 Electricity damage.

Rend (if applicable): 1d8 + 1d6 + 13 + 4 ⇒ (7) + (2) + 13 + 4 = 26 +1d6 ⇒ 4 Electricity damage.

Gregory pulps another Gargoyle.

The Spectral weapons float across, and press their attack...

Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (14) + 14 = 28, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (16) + 14 = 30, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (18) + 14 = 32, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (13) + 14 = 27, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (16) + 14 = 30, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4 Force damage.

...but none manage to score a solid hit.

The four remaining Gargoyles cast further spells, causing their muscles to swell.

Round 3: Gregory(-12), ACG(-,-,-,-)

Gregory adjusts his position, and takes on another Gargoyle.

Claw: 1d20 + 23 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 23 + 4 + 2 = 32, for 1d8 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 9 + 4 = 17 damage +1d6 ⇒ 2 Electricity damage +1d6 ⇒ 2 Acid damage.
Claw: 1d20 + 23 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 23 + 4 + 2 = 45, for 1d8 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 9 + 4 = 18 damage +1d6 ⇒ 5 Electricity damage +1d6 ⇒ 5 Acid damage.
Claw: 1d20 + 23 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 23 + 4 + 2 = 44, for 1d8 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 9 + 4 = 19 damage +1d6 ⇒ 1 Electricity damage +1d6 ⇒ 4 Acid damage.
Claw: 1d20 + 23 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 23 + 4 + 2 = 34, for 1d8 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 9 + 4 = 21 damage +1d6 ⇒ 6 Electricity damage.
Claw: 1d20 + 23 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 23 + 4 + 2 = 36, for 1d8 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 9 + 4 = 15 damage +1d6 ⇒ 2 Electricity damage.
Bite: 1d20 + 22 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 22 + 4 + 2 = 48, for 1d6 + 13 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 13 + 4 = 23 damage +1d6 ⇒ 3 Electricity damage.
Crit Confirmation: 1d20 + 22 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 22 + 4 + 2 = 30, for 1d6 + 13 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 13 + 4 = 22 *ADDITIONAL* damage.

Rend (if applicable): 1d8 + 1d6 + 13 + 4 ⇒ (3) + (3) + 13 + 4 = 23 +1d6 ⇒ 5 Electricity damage.

Gregory rips apart another Gargoyle.

The three remaining Gargoyles then adjust their positions, and unleash a frantic hail of blows, even as their spectral battle axes conduct their own assault.

Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (15) + 14 = 29, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7 Force damage.

Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (10) + 14 = 24, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5 Force damage.

Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (1) + 14 = 15, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (20) + 9 = 29, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9 Force damage.
Crit Confirmation: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4 *ADDITIONAL* Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5 Force damage.

Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (16) + 14 = 30, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5 Force damage.

Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (3) + 14 = 17, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8 Force damage.

Bite: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 9 + 2 = 14, for 1d6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 1 + 2 = 8 damage.
Claw: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 9 + 2 = 23, for 1d6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 1 + 2 = 9 damage.
Gore: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 9 + 2 = 29, for 1d4 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 2 = 4 damage.
Battleaxe: 1d20 + 16 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 16 + 2 = 31, for 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13 damage.
Battleaxe: 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 11 + 2 = 30, for 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10 damage.
Battleaxe: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 6 + 2 = 22, for 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6 damage.

Bite: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 9 + 2 = 15, for 1d6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 1 + 2 = 8 damage.
Claw: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 9 + 2 = 26, for 1d6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 1 + 2 = 8 damage.
Gore: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 9 + 2 = 15, for 1d4 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 2 = 7 damage.
Battleaxe: 1d20 + 16 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 16 + 2 = 26, for 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7 damage.
Battleaxe: 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 11 + 2 = 21, for 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7 damage.
Battleaxe: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 6 + 2 = 9, for 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7 damage.

Bite: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 9 + 2 = 22, for 1d6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 2 = 4 damage.
Claw: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 9 + 2 = 13, for 1d6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 2 = 4 damage.
Gore: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 9 + 2 = 14, for 1d4 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 2 = 7 damage.
Battleaxe: 1d20 + 16 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 16 + 2 = 36, for 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7 damage.
Battleaxe: 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 11 + 2 = 14, for 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9 damage.
Battleaxe: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 6 + 2 = 20, for 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8 damage.

Incredibly, only a single blow manages to land, carving away at some of Gregory's shield energy.

Round 4: Gregory(-21), ACG(-,-,-)

Gregory sighs sadly.

"You guys are clearly outmatched. Why don't you just lay down your arms, and accept the inevitable...?"

He then tries to gut another Gargoyle.

Claw: 1d20 + 23 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 23 + 4 + 2 = 41, for 1d8 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 9 + 4 = 20 damage +1d6 ⇒ 2 Electricity damage +1d6 ⇒ 5 Acid damage.
Claw: 1d20 + 23 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 23 + 4 + 2 = 41, for 1d8 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 9 + 4 = 15 damage +1d6 ⇒ 5 Electricity damage +1d6 ⇒ 1 Acid damage.
Claw: 1d20 + 23 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 23 + 4 + 2 = 35, for 1d8 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 9 + 4 = 19 damage +1d6 ⇒ 2 Electricity damage +1d6 ⇒ 5 Acid damage.
Claw: 1d20 + 23 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 23 + 4 + 2 = 31, for 1d8 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 9 + 4 = 19 damage +1d6 ⇒ 4 Electricity damage.
Claw: 1d20 + 23 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 23 + 4 + 2 = 44, for 1d8 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 9 + 4 = 17 damage +1d6 ⇒ 2 Electricity damage.
Bite: 1d20 + 22 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 22 + 4 + 2 = 36, for 1d6 + 13 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 13 + 4 = 21 damage +1d6 ⇒ 6 Electricity damage.

Rend (if applicable): 1d8 + 1d6 + 13 + 4 ⇒ (3) + (5) + 13 + 4 = 25 +1d6 ⇒ 4 Electricity damage.

Another Gargoyle bites the dust.

Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (18) + 14 = 32, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10 Force damage.

Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (8) + 14 = 22, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3 Force damage.

Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (18) + 14 = 32, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9 Force damage.

Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (7) + 14 = 21, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5 Force damage.

Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (5) + 14 = 19, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7 Force damage.

The spectral weapons fail to land a single blow...

Bite: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 9 + 2 = 25, for 1d6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 2 = 4 damage.
Claw: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 9 + 2 = 15, for 1d6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 1 + 2 = 8 damage.
Gore: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 9 + 2 = 29, for 1d4 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 2 = 7 damage.
Battleaxe: 1d20 + 16 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 16 + 2 = 27, for 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6 damage.
Battleaxe: 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 11 + 2 = 14, for 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9 damage.
Battleaxe: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 6 + 2 = 26, for 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8 damage.

Bite: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 9 + 2 = 22, for 1d6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 2 = 7 damage.
Claw: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 9 + 2 = 28, for 1d6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 2 = 6 damage.
Gore: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 9 + 2 = 21, for 1d4 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 2 = 6 damage.
Battleaxe: 1d20 + 16 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 16 + 2 = 23, for 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8 damage.
Battleaxe: 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 11 + 2 = 23, for 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11 damage.
Battleaxe: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 6 + 2 = 25, for 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9 damage.

...and although the Gargoyles attack with unmatched fervor, they, likewise, do not manage to connect with any of their attacks.

Round 5: Gregory(-21), ACG(-,-)

With a shrug, Gregory continues his bloody work.

Claw: 1d20 + 23 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 23 + 4 + 2 = 31, for 1d8 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 9 + 4 = 15 damage +1d6 ⇒ 1 Electricity damage +1d6 ⇒ 4 Acid damage.
Claw: 1d20 + 23 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 23 + 4 + 2 = 46, for 1d8 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 9 + 4 = 21 damage +1d6 ⇒ 6 Electricity damage +1d6 ⇒ 4 Acid damage.
Claw: 1d20 + 23 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 23 + 4 + 2 = 49, for 1d8 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 9 + 4 = 14 damage +1d6 ⇒ 6 Electricity damage +1d6 ⇒ 4 Acid damage.
Crit Confirmation: 1d20 + 23 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 23 + 4 + 2 = 38, for 1d8 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 9 + 4 = 21 *ADDITIONAL* damage.
Claw: 1d20 + 23 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 23 + 4 + 2 = 36, for 1d8 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 9 + 4 = 15 damage +1d6 ⇒ 1 Electricity damage.
Claw: 1d20 + 23 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 23 + 4 + 2 = 48, for 1d8 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 9 + 4 = 17 damage +1d6 ⇒ 5 Electricity damage.
Bite: 1d20 + 22 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 22 + 4 + 2 = 34, for 1d6 + 13 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 13 + 4 = 21 damage +1d6 ⇒ 5 Electricity damage.

Rend (if applicable): 1d8 + 1d6 + 13 + 4 ⇒ (4) + (4) + 13 + 4 = 25 +1d6 ⇒ 1 Electricity damage.

Gregory rips one of the two remaining Gargoyles in half, scattering entrails across the floor.

Unperturbed, the last Gargoyle continues to do its best, aided by the spectral weapons...

Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (11) + 14 = 25, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6 Force damage.

Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (17) + 14 = 31, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6 Force damage.
Crit Confirmation: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10 *ADDITIONAL* Force damage.

Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (7) + 14 = 21, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7 Force damage.

Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (9) + 14 = 23, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7 Force damage.

Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (5) + 14 = 19, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8 Force damage.

Bite: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 9 + 2 = 21, for 1d6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 1 + 2 = 8 damage.
Claw: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 9 + 2 = 21, for 1d6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 2 = 5 damage.
Gore: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 9 + 2 = 17, for 1d4 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 2 = 6 damage.
Battleaxe: 1d20 + 16 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 16 + 2 = 31, for 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13 damage.
Battleaxe: 1d20 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 11 + 2 = 20, for 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7 damage.
Battleaxe: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 6 + 2 = 14, for 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13 damage.

This time, a single spectral blade lands a glancing blow.

Round 6: Gregory(-27), ACG(-)

Scenting victory, Gregory attempts to pulverise the last Gargoyle.

Claw: 1d20 + 23 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 23 + 4 + 2 = 43, for 1d8 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 9 + 4 = 15 damage +1d6 ⇒ 6 Electricity damage +1d6 ⇒ 2 Acid damage.
Claw: 1d20 + 23 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 23 + 4 + 2 = 48, for 1d8 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 9 + 4 = 14 damage +1d6 ⇒ 6 Electricity damage +1d6 ⇒ 5 Acid damage.
Claw: 1d20 + 23 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 23 + 4 + 2 = 48, for 1d8 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 9 + 4 = 15 damage +1d6 ⇒ 6 Electricity damage +1d6 ⇒ 4 Acid damage.
Claw: 1d20 + 23 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 23 + 4 + 2 = 38, for 1d8 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 9 + 4 = 15 damage +1d6 ⇒ 6 Electricity damage.
Claw: 1d20 + 23 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 23 + 4 + 2 = 32, for 1d8 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 9 + 4 = 20 damage +1d6 ⇒ 5 Electricity damage.
Bite: 1d20 + 22 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 22 + 4 + 2 = 40, for 1d6 + 13 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 13 + 4 = 22 damage +1d6 ⇒ 1 Electricity damage.

Rend (if applicable): 1d8 + 1d6 + 13 + 4 ⇒ (5) + (3) + 13 + 4 = 25 +1d6 ⇒ 1 Electricity damage.

As expected, Gregory eviscerates the final Gargoyle.

The spectral weapons, however, continue their assault...

Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (8) + 14 = 22, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10 Force damage.

Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (19) + 14 = 33, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8 Force damage.

Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (13) + 14 = 27, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3 Force damage.

Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (18) + 14 = 32, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10 Force damage.

Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (15) + 14 = 29, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4 Force damage.

...but fail to land a single blow.

Round 7: Gregory(-27)

Gregory starts pouncing around the room the limit the number of attacks coming his way, until the spells run out.

He then collects his loot, and searches the room.

Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (3) + 14 = 17, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (11) + 14 = 25, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (20) + 14 = 34, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4 Force damage.
Crit Confirmation: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (8) + 14 = 22, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7 *ADDITIONAL* Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (14) + 14 = 28, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (9) + 14 = 23, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4 Force damage.

Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (18) + 14 = 32, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (7) + 14 = 21, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (15) + 14 = 29, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (12) + 14 = 26, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6 Force damage.
Spiritual Weapon: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (6) + 14 = 20, for 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4 Force damage.

Relying on his quick reflexes and thick armor, Gregory avoids all but a single, glancing blow.

Searching the bodies reveals the expected items, and a search of the room reveals a single low-grade fabricator, capable of replicating nutritious (albeit bland) foods.

What now?

Wiping the gore from his claws, Gregory heads for the first set of double doors along the eastern wall.

Beyond the double doors...

A narrow corridor continues beyond these doors.

Immediately to the south, to narrow doors lead into elevator cubicles; above them (in Androffan) as a single word - "Astrogation".

Further along the corridor are two sets of double doors (also to the south), whilst the corridor itself veers sharply north shortly thereafter.

As Gregory explores, another of the seemingly ubiquitous laser turrets drops from the ceiling, and is swiftly destroyed.

Finally remembering to restore his shielding...

LRE: 1d10 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3.
LRE: 1d10 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2.
LRE: 1d10 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4.
LRE: 1d10 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5.
LRE: 1d10 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4.
LRE: 1d10 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 1 = 10.
LRE: 1d10 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4.

...Gregory decides to head through the first set of southern double doors.

Beyond the double doors...

Sleek furnishings fill this suite, though they show few signs of use and there is no bed. Books, datapads, and strange projection machines sit in precise rows. The air is filled with transparent shapes and abstract blobs of colored light.

A thorough search of the room reveals five texts on Azlanti, Taldan, and Thassilonian philosophy, each worth 1000gp.

Gregory whistles in appreciation when he explores this room.

"Okay, this *is* a trifle odd..."

Collecting the books, he moves on to the next set of double doors.

Sleek furnishings fill this suite; they’re worn from heavy use and marred with well-scrubbed stains. The large writing desk is covered with sheets of paper, large books, and an impressive collection of quills and ink.

A thorough search of the room reveals two things of interest:

A Staff of Healing, and a rather intriguing collection of papers; entitled Achieving Unity - the Rise of the Iron God, it seems to be the first draft of a book of Holy Scripture.

Apparently penned by someone who identifies themselves as 'The Prophet Ophelia', it tells the story of a young Gargoyle, weak by the standards of her clan, who, unlike her technophobic clansmen, felt that the technology of the Silver Mount could be harnessed for their greater glorification. Exiled by her people, she traveled where none of her kin would dare to follow - deeper and deeper into the Mount itself.

It was there, in the darkness, that a voice, filled with power, spoke to her; Unity introduced Himself to her, revealing His Divinity. Initially scared, she tried to flee, but she was captured by a flock of Iron Angels, and brought to the seat of Unity's power, from which He ruled over the Mount itself.

Unity saw that she was a weak creature of imperfect flesh, but in His infinite wisdom, saw how that flesh could be improved, made strong, perfected. Unity rebuilt her in His image, making her into His Herald and High Priestess - for He foresaw that she could be the template that would enable Him to bring unity to all creatures of flesh, across the surface of Golarion.

Once she had been upgraded, everything was so much clearer to Ophelia - she had a purpose, and her God was with her always, like a comforting force always at her shoulder, providing direction when it was required.

She helped to 'upgrade' her former kinsmen, and then began to spread the faith of Unity beyond the Silver Mount - but her God had a plan - a way to bring unity to the whole world, by broadcasting His message directly to every soul - but only when the time was right...

A troubled frown crosses Gregory's face as he reads the collected ramblings.

That... doesn't sound good...

With a shrug, he grabs the staff, and continues on his way, moving further down the corridor.

Around the corner...

This curving hall houses row after row of strange artifacts, oddly shaped crystal growths, and the preserved bodies of otherworldly beasts both tiny and massive. Among these sculptures of twisted beings are weapons and shields and unrecognizable objects never intended for humanoid hands. More recent additions line the walls above: severed heads, their expressions frozen in visages of terror and agony.

As Gregory floats into the room, a thin layer of nearly-translucent grey goo on the floor forms itself up into a large globule, from which a pseudopod extends in greeting, forming a sloppy representation of a humanoid face.

"Do you wisssh to hear a tale...?"

Its voice trails off as it appears to 'sniff' the air, and then it roils in distress.

"You have the blood of the Clan all over you!"

It then quickly moves to attack.

Initiative:
Gregory: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (20) + 19 = 39.
C: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 1 = 15.

Round 1: Gregory(-), C(-)

Knowledge(Dungeoneering): 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (14) + 24 = 38.

Gregory groans.

"I cannot express just how much I despise oozes!"

Nevertheless, he moves forward to attack.

Claw: 1d20 + 23 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 23 + 4 + 2 = 33, for 1d8 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 9 + 4 = 18 damage +1d6 ⇒ 2 Electricity damage +1d6 ⇒ 2 Acid damage.
Claw: 1d20 + 23 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 23 + 4 + 2 = 43, for 1d8 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 9 + 4 = 17 damage +1d6 ⇒ 6 Electricity damage +1d6 ⇒ 2 Acid damage.
Claw: 1d20 + 23 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 23 + 4 + 2 = 39, for 1d8 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 9 + 4 = 19 damage +1d6 ⇒ 5 Electricity damage.
Claw: 1d20 + 23 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 23 + 4 + 2 = 46, for 1d8 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 9 + 4 = 19 damage +1d6 ⇒ 4 Electricity damage.
Bite: 1d20 + 22 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 22 + 4 + 2 = 39, for 1d6 + 13 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 13 + 4 = 20 damage +1d6 ⇒ 6 Electricity damage.

Rend (if applicable): 1d8 + 1d6 + 13 + 4 ⇒ (6) + (3) + 13 + 4 = 26 +1d6 ⇒ 1 Electricity damage.

Gregory rips into the ooze, sending pieces of protoplasm flying everywhere.

It responds by forming multiple pseudopodia, and flailing away at him...

Slam: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (2) + 24 = 26, for 2d6 + 13 ⇒ (5, 1) + 13 = 19 damage.
Slam: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (2) + 24 = 26, for 2d6 + 13 ⇒ (2, 5) + 13 = 20 damage.
Slam: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (8) + 24 = 32, for 2d6 + 13 ⇒ (4, 1) + 13 = 18 damage.

...only for its attacks to slide off his shields.

Almost reflexively, it then attempts to overwhelm Gregory's mind with a cascade of jumbled thoughts, apparently harvested from the memories of dozens of different creatures.

DC 11 Will save, or be Confused.

Round 2: Gregory(-), C(-147)

Will: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (4) + 23 = 27.

Retaining control of his senses, Gregory continues to rip into the ooze.

Claw: 1d20 + 23 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 23 + 4 + 2 = 36, for 1d8 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 9 + 4 = 21 damage +1d6 ⇒ 1 Electricity damage +1d6 ⇒ 6 Acid damage.
Claw: 1d20 + 23 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 23 + 4 + 2 = 30, for 1d8 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 9 + 4 = 17 damage +1d6 ⇒ 6 Electricity damage +1d6 ⇒ 1 Acid damage.
Claw: 1d20 + 23 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 23 + 4 + 2 = 39, for 1d8 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 9 + 4 = 17 damage +1d6 ⇒ 2 Electricity damage.
Claw: 1d20 + 23 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 23 + 4 + 2 = 47, for 1d8 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 9 + 4 = 20 damage +1d6 ⇒ 1 Electricity damage.
Bite: 1d20 + 22 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 22 + 4 + 2 = 30, for 1d6 + 13 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 13 + 4 = 18 damage +1d6 ⇒ 2 Electricity damage.

Rend (if applicable): 1d8 + 1d6 + 13 + 4 ⇒ (5) + (3) + 13 + 4 = 25 +1d6 ⇒ 5 Electricity damage.

Gregory continues to smear the gelatinous creature across the floor, walls, and ceiling, but it seems to be able to withstand an incredible amount of punishment, for it simply reforms, and keeps swinging.

Slam: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (17) + 24 = 41, for 2d6 + 13 ⇒ (6, 2) + 13 = 21 damage.
Slam: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (1) + 24 = 25, for 2d6 + 13 ⇒ (2, 3) + 13 = 18 damage.
Slam: 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (16) + 24 = 40, for 2d6 + 13 ⇒ (4, 1) + 13 = 18 damage.

...before writhing in frustration, and attempting to overwhelm Gregory's mind.

DC 11 Will save, or be Confused.

Round 3: Gregory(-), C(-265)

Will: 1d20 + 23 ⇒ (19) + 23 = 42.

Once again maintaining control of his mental faculties, Gregory attempts to finish off the ooze.

Claw: 1d20 + 23 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 23 + 4 + 2 = 34, for 1d8 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 9 + 4 = 15 damage +1d6 ⇒ 3 Electricity damage +1d6 ⇒ 6 Acid damage.
Claw: 1d20 + 23 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 23 + 4 + 2 = 49, for 1d8 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 9 + 4 = 15 damage +1d6 ⇒ 3 Electricity damage +1d6 ⇒ 4 Acid damage.
Claw: 1d20 + 23 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 23 + 4 + 2 = 34, for 1d8 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 9 + 4 = 21 damage +1d6 ⇒ 5 Electricity damage.
Claw: 1d20 + 23 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 23 + 4 + 2 = 38, for 1d8 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 9 + 4 = 18 damage +1d6 ⇒ 5 Electricity damage.
Bite: 1d20 + 22 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 22 + 4 + 2 = 46, for 1d6 + 13 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 13 + 4 = 22 damage +1d6 ⇒ 4 Electricity damage.

Rend (if applicable): 1d8 + 1d6 + 13 + 4 ⇒ (5) + (5) + 13 + 4 = 27 +1d6 ⇒ 6 Electricity damage.

Gregory tears the ooze asunder, spraying protoplasm across every surface in the room.

This time, the ooze does not reform.

Combat over.

Searching the room reveals a number of bizarre trinkets, and light-weight replicas of unusual objects constructed from high-strength polymers and metals, but nothing that would be considered useful.

What now?

Gregory heads for the one place he has not, thus far, been on this level - through the northern double doors from the central corridor.

Much to Gregory's irritation, he discovers that none amongst his vast area of Access Cards grant him access to whatever lies beyond these doors!

Unwilling to let something so simple as a door stop him, Gregory attempts to cut his way through.

Laser Torch: 1d10 ⇒ 5.
Laser Torch: 1d10 ⇒ 3.
Laser Torch: 1d10 ⇒ 4.
Laser Torch: 1d10 ⇒ 4.
Laser Torch: 1d10 ⇒ 6.
Laser Torch: 1d10 ⇒ 2.
Laser Torch: 1d10 ⇒ 4.
Laser Torch: 1d10 ⇒ 4.

Gregory's laser torch easily cuts through the door, providing him access to the room beyond.

Workstations line the ramp leading down to the recessed command center ten feet below. A throne sits atop a twenty foot tower, overlooking a dozen control panels. The entire tableau overlooks a mosaic of a gear-headed mechanical figures surrounded by prostrated humans. A silver statue and thirty foot altar stand before the mosaic, flanked by short columns of shimmering crystal.

However, before Gregory can investigate further, his attention is drawn to an impressive, 12' tall Gargoyle, dual-wielding pistols which crackle with fire and hum with barely-repressed sonic energy, which is in turn flanked by four 'regular' Gargoyles.

"HERETIC!" thunders the larger Gargoyle. "You dare to profane the Holy of Holies, Unity's grand cathedral. You will pay for your insolence with your life!"

Initiative:
Gregory: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (9) + 19 = 28.
R: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14.
ACG: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20.

Round 1: Gregory(-), ACG(-,-,-,-), R(-)

"I think not."

Gregory then pounces on one of the lesser Gargoyles.

Claw: 1d20 + 23 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 23 + 4 + 2 = 44, for 1d8 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 9 + 4 = 15 damage +1d6 ⇒ 4 Electricity damage +1d6 ⇒ 5 Acid damage.
Claw: 1d20 + 23 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 23 + 4 + 2 = 41, for 1d8 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 9 + 4 = 19 damage +1d6 ⇒ 4 Electricity damage +1d6 ⇒ 2 Acid damage.
Claw: 1d20 + 23 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 23 + 4 + 2 = 47, for 1d8 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 9 + 4 = 18 damage +1d6 ⇒ 4 Electricity damage.
Claw: 1d20 + 23 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 23 + 4 + 2 = 33, for 1d8 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 9 + 4 = 21 damage +1d6 ⇒ 4 Electricity damage.
Bite: 1d20 + 22 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 22 + 4 + 2 = 42, for 1d6 + 13 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 13 + 4 = 22 damage +1d6 ⇒ 2 Electricity damage.

Rend (if applicable): 1d8 + 1d6 + 13 + 4 ⇒ (3) + (6) + 13 + 4 = 26 +1d6 ⇒ 5 Electricity damage.