Storm of Sinners

Game Master BayouSnowman

Tellemachus walks approaching the entrance of the tomb, as Brother Thedius maintains unflinching aim on the doorway. "Brothers, the time is right. Let us make haste"

Slightly confused...When did the chick show up?

read my message about yours

Gaius enters overwatch on the door set for full auto ready should something emerge from the Shrine."Little one open the shrine."

Overwatch(Full Auto) set for if something emerges from the shrine at all.

The Odd mechanical cherubim flies to the door and a red light from its cybernetically enhanced eye shines on a Skull embossed into the door where a traditional knocker would be. The chamber hisses as pressure is released and the door slowly opens inward. The door, and walls seem to be 12' thick. You see the Tomb, marvelously preserved. Flowers that a moment ago were vibrant in color quickly decay as the toxic atmosphere fills the chamber.

Gaius gives the standard Astartes Battle Sign for a Breaching Formation.

"We must make haste lest the relic be corrupted by the atmosphere."

Keeping his bolt pistol up and his chainsword arm ready Thedius enters ahead of everyone else
Awareness Per 50 +10 heightened senses +10 autosenses= 70: 1d100 ⇒ 75 FP re-roll
Awareness Per 50 +10 heightened senses +10 autosenses= 70: 1d100 ⇒ 56 1 DoS

"All clear!" Thedius calls "Be swift brother Techmarine I pray you. I loath to see a sacred artifact damaged"
Thedius expects Leon to inspect the sarcophagus before it is moved to make sure we don't break aqnything. Thedius would be happy to move it swiftly to the Thunderhawk... Perhaps using the Feat of Strength solo mode, if needs be.

"Even without him, it would be best if we swiftly move the relic to the Thunderhawk, that it's armour and environmental seal may protect our sacred package" Thedius remains by the sarcophagus until it is ready to be moved.

Hehehe sacred package

... Err... Eremiel/GM what's going on?

Tellemachus enters behind Thedius. He delves quickly into the interior of the tomb searching for any psychic disturbances.
Psyscience Test: WP 50+5=55: 1d100 ⇒ 15

Lutha calls out to the thunderhawk pilot over vox as he begins to make his way down from his position at the peak.

"Brother Pilot, why do you abandon your charge so readily?"

As the pilot nears the cliff edge Lutha picks up his pace considerably. The teetering, somewhat curious, of the marine was becoming quite worrisome.

Unless someone calls me I will not be aware of the pilot's issues and I will not be able to catch him if he jumps

We're also inside the tomb. I question wether or not we'd be able to get to him if he jumped.
"Brother Thedius, there seems panic has arisen. I will go and aid them, are you capable to guard the relic even with my absence?"

Eremiel gm what's going on? I do not know what you mean.

Currently the team with the exception of Brother Hallan is at the Shrine. Brother Hallan is the only one aware of the pilot having issues at the moment.

Eremial made a post about the pilot then deleted it. It's confused me

"I will not fail Brother Tellemachus"

Okay so none of us are aware of the pilot's panic other than Hallen. I guess then disregard my earlier post about Tellemachus sensing commotion outside. So he should be with Thedius in the tomb currently

When I put spoilers with a name on them, they are for those individuals only if that helps clear up any misunderstanding of how they work. The bit about the pilot was in a spoiler to Hallan only, as he is the only one able to see it being left to watch the relay station as the rest of you went to take care of the sarcophagus.

Sorry for taking so long to get back to posting, I have been a bit distracted.

Valerio enters the tomb swiftly, and begins to inspect the Sarcophagus in order to determine it's status.
Would this Sarcophagus have a data port I could plug into in order to help inspect it?

Tech-Use=50/60(with data port): 1d100 ⇒ 53
And apparently the existence of a Data Port actually matters...drat.

The tactical marine rushes to the cliff, placing himself within arms reach of the troubled pilot. Without looking he replies, his gaze fixated on the black fog churning below: "I hear nothing pilot. Even if I had, it would not be coming from below, the rest of the squad are at the shrine."

Perception (70): 1d100 ⇒ 97
Spending 1 Fate Point for a re-roll
Perception (70): 1d100 ⇒ 61

As soon as you barley touch the sarcophagus a digital image is on the walls and hymns start to play. Welcome Pilgrims. This is the tomb of the unknown hero. He who gave his life in St. Drussus' name during the Angevine crusade. He serves as a monument to all of the unknown heros that fell in that crusade for the God Emperor... the image continues to recount the deeds of the unknown hero and offer blessings and prayers.

Seeing nothing of immediate concern in the fogs below the cliff, Lutha focuses his attention towards the pilot:

"Control yourself Astartes! Your shouting brings nothing but danger to your brothers!"

Rolling command in the faint hope that a direct order will cause the pilot to regain himself for a moment
Command (47): 1d100 ⇒ 56

After barking his command at the pilot, Lutha voxs the rest of the squad:

"I would advise that we expedite the retrieval of the sarcophagus brothers, I believe the mutants to be close by and an attack will surely follow. Also, if possible I would like the assistance of our Librarian. Our pilot seems to have taken to a fight in his spirit and I am afraid that my abilities are limited merely to matters of flesh and bone."

The Pilot hears Brother Hallan's command and tries to get a hold of himselfhe gets no bonus to his roll since you were unsuccessful in the command WP Challenging +0: 1d100 ⇒ 48

He snaps out of it. Thank you brother. I heard our brothers screaming.

Oh I see. People were reading and reacting out loud to other characters spoilers. Naughty!

Eager to move Thedius is never far from the Sarcophagus.
"Brother León, give me the command and I will take the relic from this place of corruption"

Do we know how much it weighs BTW? SMs can carry a LOT according to the rule book! Thedius is off the chart shown in the book, so chances are he can take it himself and make the best speed

"It is alright friend, now return to your craft and prepare it's machine spirit for return to the Pious Immolation. Once the guardsmen have taken the sarcophagus to safety it would be unwise to remain on this world any longer than necessary."

It is easily within the weight limit of two marines, and only reason it takes two is the size and the fact that it is a relic that needs to be handled with care.

Who has the second highest AB would Thedius know who is the second fastest in the team after himself? I can trigger my demeanour of Competitive to help find out

I think I do with AB +5
Tellemachus bends down to lift the relic with great care.
"Here, Brother.Let me you with that"

Thedius will not move without the Techmarine's say so. He doesn't want to break anything

"I share your eagerness brother, but we should await instruction from the tech-marine. The last thing I wish is to cause further harm to the relic in our haste"

The pilot goes back into the thunderhawk and waits. A call is coming through relay from the Pious Immolation

Master Astartes, this is Col. Folken, is the Sarcophagus secure? There is another mission attached to its extraction so I need an update. Over.

Valerio looks only a moment longer at the Sarcophogas, making certain it is in fine shape to be transported.
I'm not sure the difficulty of this test, but I'm assuming it uses sight, so I added in the +10 from both my helmet and Eye enhancements

Awareness=70: 1d100 ⇒ 98
So I'm blind...I guess 1 Fate Point for a reroll
Awareness=70: 1d100 ⇒ 52

Once he is certain the Sarcophogas is fit to be transported he turns to look towards Brothers Thedius and Tellemachus
"Brothers, it the Sarcophagus seems well enough, we must make haste, however I urge you to be cautious."
He nods and steps through the door to the Shrine, looking towards the Peak. He scans the area for any danger, putting thought into using his Auger Array.
I am assuming this uses my eyes again (mostly) and if I'm within 50m then the Auspex helps me as well.
Awareness=70/90(within 50m): 1d100 ⇒ 51

Sorry Gaius, I know you can't post right now but since we are holding up the other mission I'm going to try and hustle this along

Lutha returns once again to his defensive position, taking note of the tech-marine exiting the shrine with the sarcophagus. When the guardsmen call he responds:

"Begin your descent Colonel, we have secured the relic and as of this moment the landing area is clear."

That is fine assume the Vox Message was garbled for him or otherwise not recieved. Assume he was standing in the doorway looking over the sarcophagus staying silent while thinking over the Slaugth.

Once the Sarcophagus is being retrieved and taken to the Plateau Gaius takes up point and has Leon set-up behind them so that he may oversee the Sarcophagus's status. Then accesses his Vox to Hallan."Have you received word from the Pious Immolation? Is the Valkyrie en-route? What was the garbled message?"

"The Imperial Guard were requesting an update to our status. In your absence I told them to begin the retrieval."

Roger that inboundCol Folken replies to Brother Hallan
Brother Leon insures the sarcophagus is in order and Brothers Thedius and Tellemachus lift it and begin to move it. Once the Sarcophagus is moved it becomes apparent there is some sort of door under it. There are strange markings on it.

Roll Cipher Skill-Chapter Runes to decipher it.

If I can see them during any of the times and we get time to inspect them.

Ciphers(Chapter Runes)(INT 40): 1d100 ⇒ 23

"Good work brother. We need to get this back as soon as possible."

It's truly unfortunate that I took a new position outside of the shrine so quickly.

Decipher while you walk.

Tellemachus as he carefully carries the sarcophagus, notices marking upon the hidden door. He quickly runs them to his mind, as memorized them briefly.
Cipher-Chapter Runes Test: Int 35+3=38: 1d100 ⇒ 43
Tellemachus is slightly puzzled by the markings. He turns to Thedius after they set the Sarcophagus in the Valkyrie
"Brother, did you see those markings? I was unable to read them, perhaps you can?"

If it is a relic of the Iron Hands than we have an obligation to retrieve it before the extermination begins. Brother Gaius, you still have the Cherubim correct?

He should be floating around us. But we are taking it to the Pious Immolation. Perhaps better to open it once we are there so as to not endanger the contents.

...

Brother Gaius, you are aware that the door was below the Sarcophagus correct? Like, it's still in the cave.

Ah see my understanding was the door opens the Sarcophagus. Okay yeah I would say that we go and see what is deeper in the shrine. Might be important.

Well the first step would be seeing if the Cherubim can open the door.

Maybe contact the Watch Captain and inform him of the discovery and our intentions of investigating to see if it contains artifacts that might help our efforts?

Thedius glances over the markings as he lifts the Sarcophagus
Ciphers (Chapter Runes){Int 45}: 1d100 ⇒ 8
He speaks as he moves.
"Brothers there is a trap door under the sarcophagus with Iron Hands chapter markings on it similar to the ones in the doorway. They seem to imply that it can be opened in the same manner as the entrance."

Clear of the building Thedius continues
"Brother Tellemachus and I can see to the Relic, if you wish to investigate brothers"

If you're feeling kind you could leave 1 more brother with us in case the mutants come back. Whoever has the lowest Int or the least number of lores, perhaps. Loen should defiantly go back in though