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So a guardian stands between us and Zamir? It is not surprising why you did not wish to lead. Tarek looks to the group I don't trust that this Monk will not come running to his Master's aid if he is called upon. His duty would require him to do so. Let'make sure he is well secured with ropes and away from anyone that can help.
Once the monk is secure and not a threat to the group, Tarek will address the next obstacle before them
I wonder if this guardian is some sort of construct or living creature? The fact the monk says it won't surprise us leads me to believe it is some type of brute, using strength over stealth and skill. I guess there is only one way to find out. Perhaps Isador can use his keen senses to see if anything is unusual ahead.
The monk offers no resistance as the Archons secure him using spare bindings used to chain the wizards to their workplaces. Isador contemplates his next move...
Isador sneaks down the hall...
This large hall is relatively clean and empty. A few racks on the walls contain wooden training weapons, and targets and straw dummies stand here and there. A strange wooden statue stands in front of a large alcove in the south wall. It has three tiger faces on its head, each facing a di erent direction, and six arms. The statue’s hands hold a variety of weapons; quartersta , sai, nunchaku, siangham, and kama. In the back of the alcove is a large wooden door.
That is all Isador sees in the room.
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well ten gold its a trap and that statue with three tiger heads is the guardian thing....just a guess.....why dont we check the bodies and the monk and see if there is any device, ring or symbol that might allow us to pass, in cast that things is a construct from the abyss and means to do us all in .
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It looks as if there are several doors at either end of the hallway. Maybe we should search those rooms for any information about this monastery or something that may be useful to the society.
Tarek waits for anyone to join him and then makes his way along the northern hallway and examines the rooms.
Isador peeks his head into the room and checks for any trap mechanisms...
He does not find any apparent or hidden mechanisms that would trigger a trap.
Tarek searches the bodies of the fallen bandits and the room they are in and finds no keys or other devices.
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Well, I guess a show of force is in order. He glances over to Caoilte and Havelockk before turning his gaze back towards the wooden guardian. I guess that means you two are up. I'll be right over here ready to supply cover fire, if needed.
He takes a path along the outer wall as he moves into position to cover his companions.
Just say the word if you want me to put an arrow or two into it but, based on what I see, that might not do anything.
The Archons bravely march into the room. Cautiously, they move forward and the room remains silent and bare but for the stone statue between them and the door....
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moving cautiously forward, I look at the statues but also look up at the ceiling, the floor, the walls, looking for any point of advantage that a foe or I might exploit, or conceal a hidden trip wire, booby trap, sunken floor panel, etc...
talk to Ahe Dee Ate mentally.... Let me know if you feel or detect anything...I got a bad feeling about this...
The Archons continue to try an skirt about the room, cautious of any traps or dangers. As the party continues to creep about the room, Tarek draws upon his innate divine connection and suddenly begins to grow in stature and size! Tarek grows to the size of a small giant, ready to face the next challenge.
School transmutation; Level sorcerer/wizard 1
Casting Time 1 round
Components V, S, M (powdered iron)
Range close (25 ft. + 5 ft./2 levels)
Target one humanoid creature
Duration 1 min./level (D)
Saving Throw Fortitude negates; Spell Resistance yes
This spell causes instant growth of a humanoid creature, doubling its height and multiplying its weight by 8. This increase changes the creature's size category to the next larger one. The target gains a +2 size bonus to Strength, a –2 size penalty to Dexterity (to a minimum of 1), and a –1 penalty on attack rolls and AC due to its increased size.
A humanoid creature whose size increases to Large has a space of 10 feet and a natural reach of 10 feet. This spell does not change the target's speed.
If insufficient room is available for the desired growth, the creature attains the maximum possible size and may make a Strength check (using its increased Strength) to burst any enclosures in the process. If it fails, it is constrained without harm by the materials enclosing it—the spell cannot be used to crush a creature by increasing its size.
All equipment worn or carried by a creature is similarly enlarged by the spell. Melee weapons affected by this spell deal more damage (see Table: Tiny and Large Weapon Damage). Other magical properties are not affected by this spell. Any enlarged item that leaves an enlarged creature's possession (including a projectile or thrown weapon) instantly returns to its normal size. This means that thrown and projectile weapons deal their normal damage. Magical properties of enlarged items are not increased by this spell.
Multiple magical effects that increase size do not stack.
Enlarge person counters and dispels reduce person.
Enlarge person can be made permanent with a permanency spell.
The Archons continue to slowly creep into the room towards the door. Havelock, being extra cautious, moves toward the door. He takes a step forward and the menacing statue comes to life! It lumbers off its perch and turns itself to face Havelock...
Isador
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Stoney
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Caoilte
Havelcok
Tarek (-3)
The Archons quickly respond as the once immobile stone statue steps from its perch. Isador lets loose a shaft, striking the creature on the shoulder. The arrow bounces off the stone harmlessly.
The stone guardian steps forward and attacks Havelock, swinging stone replica weapons at the magus. The skilled warrior is able to dodge the surprisingly swift strikes.
Caoilte steps up with a growl and brings his axe down on the guardian. He lands a mighty blow, but is only able to chip a small portion of stone form the things body.
Tarek fares a bit better, his monstrous from bringing down a crushing slice that would have halved a flesh and bone creature. he manages to take a chunk from the guardian.
Isador
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Stoney (-10)
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Caoilte
Havelcok
Tarek (-3)
Havelock tries to call forth his arcane power, but in all the sudden commotion he loses focus. His spell fizzles into harmless energy. He does manage to clip the stone attacker, but fails to damage the living stone.
Isador
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Stoney (-10)
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Caoilte
Havelcok
Tarek (-3)
The Archons, undaunted by the toughness of the stone, attack in full furor.
Isador unleashes an arrow at the guardian hitting it square in the neck but the arrow shatters on contact with the unmoving stone.
The moving carving continues its attack on Havelock. The earthen weapns strike true this time, pummeling the magus with unyielding rock.
Caoilte tries to fell the creature by sheer brute force, chopping at the things leggs as if he were felling a tree. His blow sends a good chunk of stone flying in pieces across the room.
Tarek and Havelock's strikes miss the surprisingly agile guardian, but Havelock manages to pepper the creature with arcane missiles which explode forcefully against the guardian's stone hide but do not appear to damage the stone.
Isador
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Stoney (-17)
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Caoilte
Havelcok (-16)
Tarek (-3)
Isador takes careful aim and lands an arrow right between the eyes of the stoney face of the statue. The arrow shatters again without harming the creature.
The stone guardian continues its relentless but methodical assault on Havelock. The deft magus dodges the swift strikes of the guardian, leaping over a low sweeping stone blade, then ducking backwards to dodge the follow up a head high swipe of the second blade.
Isador
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Stoney (-17)
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Caoilte
Havelcok (-16)
Tarek (-3)
Tarek and Caoilte continue to pound away on the guardian, painstakingly chipping away unyielding stone from the living statute. Havelock, likely struggling through pain form his wounds, is unable to concentrate as he tries to channel arcane lightening through is black blade. His first strike bounces off harmlessly.
Isador
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Stoney (-17)
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Caoilte
Havelcok (-24)
Tarek (-3)
Isador searches for anything in the room, but the room is bare except for the statue that is currently engaging the Archons.
Isador drops his bow and rushes to the embattled magus, drawing his blade to help aid his fellow Archon. The large guardian reacts and takes a swing of its rocky blade at the rogue. Isador does an impressive flip roll over the swinging blade at does his best to distract the agents' opponent.
The guardian presses its attack on Havelock. It misses its first attack, likely due to Isador's timely intervention, but solidly connects with the second. Havelock feels like a mountain has slammed into his gut, sending a wave of crushing pain through is spine.
Isador
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Stoney (-25)
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Caoilte
Havelcok (-24)
Tarek (-3)
[spoiler=dem bones]
The Archons continue to chip away, literally, at their rocky foe. Caoilte and Tarek send stone flying, while 'lock, likely weary from the damage sustained, has trouble connecting.
***ROUND 5***
Isador
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Stoney (-34)
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Caoilte
Havelcok (-24)
Tarek (-3)
Isador makes another valiant attempt to aid the magus invovled in an intense battle with the animated statue. The stone man seems to pay him no heed.
Stoney presses its clubbing of Havelock. It once again connects, ringing 'lock's bell with a steel sword.
***ROUND 5***
Isador
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Stoney (-34)
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Caoilte
Havelcok (-36)
Tarek (-3)