[PFS/DMK/EMS] The Emerald Spire Superdungeon - Table II

Game Master Kludde

Vayu focuses his shots on the yellow coffin, moving on to red if yellow falls

[Spoiler=Shot Combo]
Double Barrel Shot 1
Ranged Touch Primary Attack + PB - Double Barrel - double shot + Justice: 1d20 + 15 + 1 - 4 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 15 + 1 - 4 - 2 + 1 = 13
damage + pb + cold: 1d8 + 6 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 1 + (6) = 15

Ranged Touch Primary Attack + PB - Double Barrel - double shot + Justice: 1d20 + 15 + 1 - 4 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 15 + 1 - 4 - 2 + 1 = 13
damage + pb + cold: 1d8 + 6 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 1 + (1) = 10

Double Barrel Rapid shot
Ranged Touch Primary Attack + PB - Double Barrel - double sho + Justicet: 1d20 + 15 + 1 - 4 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 15 + 1 - 4 - 2 + 1 = 12
damage + pb + cold: 1d8 + 6 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + 6 + 1 + (4) = 12

WTF... gun is in broken condition... in despair, Vayu keeps shooting, and praying...

Ranged Touch Primary Attack + PB - Double Barrel - double shot + Justice - Broken: 1d20 + 15 + 1 - 4 - 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 15 + 1 - 4 - 2 + 1 - 2 = 13
damage + pb + cold: 1d8 + 6 + 1 + 1d6 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 6 + 1 + (3) - 2 = 12

Ranged Touch Secondar Attack + PB - Double Barrel - double shot + Justice - Broken: 1d20 + 10 + 1 - 4 - 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 10 + 1 - 4 - 2 + 1 - 2 = 9
damage + pb + cold: 1d8 + 6 + 1 + 1d6 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 6 + 1 + (1) - 2 = 7

using up the last of his grit on this last shot

Ranged Touch Secondar Attack + PB - Double Barrel - double shot + Justice - Broken: 1d20 + 10 + 1 - 4 - 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 10 + 1 - 4 - 2 + 1 - 2 = 20
damage + pb + cold + Up close and personal: 1d8 + 6 + 1 + 1d6 + 2d6 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 6 + 1 + (3) + (5, 2) - 2 = 16

OMG... Vayu hangs his head a little in shame...

Kludde as an FYI, current AC is 22 (18 base + 4 mutagen)

"Ouch! I don't think I have been hit this hard since that day Redke killed me!"

Ketill steps back and fires two durable adamantine arrows at the yellow coffin

Attack: 1d20 + 12 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 12 + 4 + 1 = 22
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Attack: 1d20 + 7 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 7 + 4 + 1 = 18
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

I can't contribute that much anymore...

Swayaah feels the guisarme strike her, and her consciousness fade out.

Stabilization Check: 1d20 + 3 - 1 ⇒ (10) + 3 - 1 = 12
She stabilizes.

Ilvan freaks out and runs over Swayaah's body, protecting it as best he can.

Ilvan takes a standard action for Total Defense, AC 26. I don't think he's in the mood to help the steward right now. Can anyone else help the steward? Zen'yr, maybe?

Would I just have to hold it?

Yeah, just hold it. Ilvan was able to help for the first few rounds before we realized Disable Device would speed things up.

Zen'yr will temp luck once again and pick up the steward to continue what Ilvan was doing. While holding the helpful head, Zen'yr will tap her arm implanting a trick on herself.

adding temp HP,but not yet asI plan to use it if I drop below 0 to get an additional 1d8

Vayu shoots the coffin, and after multiple rounds and a loud bang, as much smoke emanates from his damaged weapon as from the coffin.

Ketill adjusts his aim for the next coffin, and does some light damage. Ze'nyr takes over the task of keeping the Steward near the altar.

--
Zen'yr (invisible)
Ketill
Swayaah (+2 images)
Kellan
Ilya
Vayu
---
Automaton - Red SN 4005 (41)
Automaton - Yellow SN 4007
Automaton - Blue SN 4006
Coffin - Yellow (destroyed)
Coffin - Red (20)
Altar x6
---

Ilya continues to pummel the automaton adjacent to her.

Poison Dragon's Fist!: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (13) + 13 = 26 Damage (x2 Str) +1d6 Poison: 2d6 + 9 + 1d6 ⇒ (2, 6) + 9 + (2) = 19
Poison Dragon's Flurry!: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (5) + 13 = 18 Damage (x1.5 Str) +1d6 Poison: 2d6 + 7 + 1d6 ⇒ (2, 5) + 7 + (5) = 19
Poison Dragon's Flurry!: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14 Damage (x1.5 Str) +1d6 Poison: 2d6 + 7 + 1d6 ⇒ (6, 2) + 7 + (1) = 16
Poison Dragon's Flurry!: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10 Damage (x1.5 Str) +1d6 Poison: 2d6 + 7 + 1d6 ⇒ (5, 2) + 7 + (6) = 20

+2 shield bonus for not moving since my previous turn

Ilya pummels the construct, landing a single blow. The yellow construct steps from the smoldering remains of the coffin, giving chase to Ketill, while the other construct concentrate on Ilya and Ilvan.

Guisarme, Ilya: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (18) + 21 = 392d6 + 13 ⇒ (4, 6) + 13 = 23
Guisarme, Ilya: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (2) + 16 = 18

Guisarme, Ketill: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (1) + 22 = 23
Guisarme, Ketill: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (11) + 17 = 282d6 + 13 ⇒ (2, 5) + 13 = 20

Guisarme, Ilvan: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (18) + 20 = 382d6 + 13 ⇒ (3, 5) + 13 = 21
Guisarme, Ilvan: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (2) + 15 = 17

I've almost got it, just hold on a little longer. the steward shouts.

--
Zen'yr (invisible)
Ketill
Swayaah (+2 images)
Kellan
Ilya
Vayu
---
Automaton - Red SN 4005 (55)
Automaton - Yellow SN 4007
Automaton - Blue SN 4006
Coffin - Yellow (destroyed)
Coffin - Red (20)
Altar x7
---

Zen'yr holds her breath in hopes of the steward finishing his work. She taps Sway with her wand (if allowed) while holding the head.

1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Ilvan doesn't understand what's going on, but it takes one defiant roar at the construct.

Ilvan maintains Total Defense. AC is 25.

Kellan swings twice more at the coffin, hoping to destroy it quickly.
Talon: 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 14 + 2 = 24
damage: 1d6 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14
Talon: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 9 + 2 = 12
damage: 1d6 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13
Of course still bypassing adamantine.

While holding up the steward, Zen'yr taps Swayaah with a wand of healing, bringing some life back into the Tiefling. Ilvan look on with suspicion, unsure whether or not to rip the head off of the Mesmerist.

Kellan strikes twice at the automaton master mold, destroying it utterly.

--
Zen'yr (invisible)
Ketill
Swayaah (+2 images)
Kellan
Ilya
Vayu
---
Automaton - Red SN 4005 (55)
Automaton - Yellow SN 4007
Automaton - Blue SN 4006
Coffin - Yellow (destroyed)
Coffin - Red (destroyed)
Altar x7
---

Vayu heroically repairs his weapon.

1 grit left, did not add one back for the last critical

Ilya looks a bit flustered when she's actually hit by an automaton. "What...? How did it...?"

She figures it was luck, and continues to pommel the red construct.

Poison Dragon's Fist!: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (5) + 13 = 18 Damage (x2 Str) +1d6 Poison: 2d6 + 9 + 1d6 ⇒ (2, 5) + 9 + (4) = 20
Poison Dragon's Flurry!: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (6) + 13 = 19 Damage (x1.5 Str) +1d6 Poison: 2d6 + 7 + 1d6 ⇒ (2, 2) + 7 + (3) = 14
Poison Dragon's Flurry!: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17 Damage (x1.5 Str) +1d6 Poison: 2d6 + 7 + 1d6 ⇒ (4, 3) + 7 + (4) = 18
Poison Dragon's Flurry!: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27 Damage (x1.5 Str) +1d6 Poison: 2d6 + 7 + 1d6 ⇒ (5, 2) + 7 + (2) = 16

+2 shield bonus for not moving since my previous turn

Swayaah stirs awake. "Ugh...what?" She sees Ilvan roaring over her, and an automation's guisarme swinging at him. "Damn it. Steward! How much time do you need?"

She takes another look. "And why did you need my help if you could float like that in the first place?"

Perception, DC 20: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (4) + 14 = 18

If Swayaah has a turn, she'll maintain Total Defense to put her AC at 26. I'm pretty sure Barkskin expired when she was KOed. If it's still active, her AC is 29. After that she would try to stand up. Thanks, 16 Con!

"Whoah!" Ketill screams while taking flight and retreating, blood flowing from his wounds.

Withdraw using wings.

Vayu repairs his shotgun, while Ilya, disturbed by the sudden hit, struggles to refind her balance. She finally manages, and scores a single hit.

Swayaah opens her eyes, much to the elation of Ilvan.

Barkskin would still be active, doesn't require concentration. Swayaah would provoke if she stands up. You can assist from prone position, but it draws an AoO from red. There's still the images.

Ketill bravely withdraws.

The automatons shuffle around, one moving for Kellan, the other two focussing their strength on Ilya.

Vayu is threatened by yellow

Guisarme, Kellan: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (8) + 22 = 302d6 + 13 ⇒ (5, 1) + 13 = 19
Guisarme, Kellan: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (8) + 17 = 25

Guisarme, Ilya: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (8) + 21 = 29
Guisarme, Ilya: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (3) + 16 = 19

Guisarme, Ilya: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (20) + 20 = 402d6 + 13 ⇒ (6, 4) + 13 = 23
Confirm, Ilya: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (17) + 20 = 374d6 + 26 ⇒ (4, 6, 2, 1) + 26 = 39
Guisarme, Ilya: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (5) + 15 = 20

--
Zen'yr (invisible)
Ketill
Swayaah (+2 images)
Kellan
Ilya
Vayu
---
Automaton - Red SN 4005 (66)
Automaton - Yellow SN 4007
Automaton - Blue SN 4006
Coffin - Yellow (destroyed)
Coffin - Red (destroyed)
Altar x8
---

Swayaah will stay on the ground and maintain total defense for now. "Too many... things on top of me. Steward, how much longer?"

She looks up to Ilvan. "Boy, go fight the blue colored one. And don't be reckless; I'll be fine."

Ilvan hoots, still worried about Swayaah but at least he gets to smash something.

Bite: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13
Damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

Claw 1: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21
Damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Claw 2: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19
Damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

"maybe we should get the Hells out of here and regroup!?", screams Vayu, a little terror in his voice.

Ketill flies back to the group, keeping his distance.

While flying he uses his tail to retrieve a flask of alchemist's fire from his pack and applies it to an arrow. He focuses for a second and shoots the arrow at the yellow construct.

Durable adamantine arrow, alchemical weapon
Attack through cover: 1d20 + 17 - 4 ⇒ (13) + 17 - 4 = 26
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 8
Fire damage: 1d6 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9

Ketill flies as close to the ceiling as possible

"OWW OWW OWW!!"

Kellan swings back at the statue.
Talon: 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 14 + 2 = 30
damage: 1d6 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13
Talon: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 9 + 2 = 27
damage: 1d6 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12
crit confirm?: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 9 + 2 = 13 Nope.
crit dmagage?: 1d6 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13

Gonna declare it now: Kellan will try to parry and riposte against the next attack she takes by a statue.
parry: 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 14 + 2 = 27 damage: 1d6 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13

"Guess, we're staying...", mutters Vayu as he unloads on Yellow

5 foot step back, full attack

Double Barrel Shot 1
Ranged Touch Primary Attack + PB - Double Barrel - double shot + Justice: 1d20 + 15 + 1 - 4 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 15 + 1 - 4 - 2 + 1 = 18
damage + pb + cold + up close: 1d8 + 6 + 1 + 1d6 + 2d6 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 1 + (6) + (5, 6) = 29

Ranged Touch Primary Attack + PB - Double Barrel - double shot+ Justice: 1d20 + 15 + 1 - 4 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 15 + 1 - 4 - 2 + 1 = 14
damage + pb + cold: 1d8 + 6 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 6 + 1 + (3) = 14

Double Barrel Rapid shot
Ranged Touch Primary Attack + PB - Double Barrel - double shot+ Justice: 1d20 + 15 + 1 - 4 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 15 + 1 - 4 - 2 + 1 = 20
damage + pb + cold: 1d8 + 6 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (6) + 6 + 1 + (3) = 16

Ranged Touch Primary Attack + PB - Double Barrel - double shot+ Justice: 1d20 + 15 + 1 - 4 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 15 + 1 - 4 - 2 + 1 = 12
damage + pb + cold: 1d8 + 6 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 6 + 1 + (2) = 12

And the gun misfires AGAIN! In desperation Vayu keeps firing....

Ranged Touch Secondar Attack + PB - Double Barrel - double shot+ Justice: 1d20 + 10 + 1 - 4 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 10 + 1 - 4 - 2 + 1 = 15
damage + pb + cold: 1d8 + 6 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 6 + 1 + (4) = 14

Ranged Touch Secondar Attack + PB - Double Barrel - double shot: 1d20 + 10 + 1 - 4 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 10 + 1 - 4 - 2 + 1 = 14
damage + pb + cold: 1d8 + 6 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (5) + 6 + 1 + (2) = 14

Sorry, missed the suggestion to run... but no, I don't think Kellan would be all about running. SHe wants to destroy these stupid machines! We can do it! I think! Maybe?

Charisma 9, Vayu would run! I also don't think we'd all be able to get out with AOOs and all... was hoping someone would get creative :)

Swayaah is currently prone and threatened by 2 machines. No way is she standing up, let alone running.

Zen'yr, against her better judgement will try to cast a spell defensively to aid Sway.

def cast invisibility on Sway. DC 19: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (7) + 13 = 20

Ilya doesn't see the automaton's next attack coming and the construct's guisarme cuts into one of the veins in her throat. The monk's hands reach for the bleeding wound, grasping her throat as her face turns pale. She then falls over, unconscious and bleeding.

Stabilize?: 1d20 + 2 - 5 ⇒ (16) + 2 - 5 = 13

The bleeding then abruptly stops as Ilya stabilizes.

I hope that steward's almost done...

"ILYA!" Kellan wails, seeing one of her friends hurt very badly.

Heehee. We went into this encounter all wrong... we should have smashed the coffins at the start and I should have helped the steward disable the altar immediately. I kinda wish more encounters were like this. Hopefully I don't have to pay for ANOTHER rescue + resurrection.

Ilvan tries to smash the automaton, but doesn't get past its armor. Ketill shoots an arrow that is more succesful, but it still ricochets off the construct's armor - the most powerful one the adventurers have seen so far. Kellan finally manages to get past it, and punches some holes with her rapier.

Vayu's shots are loud more than anything else, though he does manage two decent hits on target. Zen'yr manages to hide Swayaah from view, while Ilya lies still on the floor.

Almost there the steward says, I could still use some help!

The automatons advance on Kellan. The tiefling tries to block the first attack, but the sheer force of the assault knocks her blade away, opening her flank to two brutal attacks by the machines.

Guisarme: 1d20 + 22 ⇒ (7) + 22 = 292d6 + 13 ⇒ (5, 1) + 13 = 19
Guisarme: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (7) + 17 = 24
Guisarme: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (10) + 21 = 312d6 + 13 ⇒ (6, 4) + 13 = 23
Guisarme: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (4) + 16 = 20

The last machine steps past Ilya, and reaches out for Ilvan, ignoring the invisible swayaah and Zen'yr, and punching two large feathery holes in the creature.

Guisarme: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (19) + 20 = 392d6 + 13 ⇒ (2, 2) + 13 = 17
Guisarme: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (20) + 15 = 352d6 + 13 ⇒ (6, 6) + 13 = 25
Confirm, Guisarme: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (2) + 15 = 17

--
Zen'yr (invisible)
Ketill
Swayaah (+2 images, invisible)
Kellan
Ilya
Vayu
---
Automaton - Red SN 4005 (66)
Automaton - Yellow SN 4007 (60)
Automaton - Blue SN 4006
Coffin - Yellow (destroyed)
Coffin - Red (destroyed)
Altar x9
---

GM, the first Guisarme will have KOed Ilvan, putting him to -12.
Stabilize: 1d20 + 2 - 12 ⇒ (18) + 2 - 12 = 8

Swayaah stands up, just in time to see Ilvan fall. She wants to help him, watching him bleed out. But it's clear to her that the mission is more important.

She grabs the Steward's apparently floating head and turns to what she hopes is Zen'yr.
"Save whomever you can, then get out of here." It's clear to her that it's now or never.

Disable Device, Fatigued, Heroism: 1d20 + 8 - 1 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 8 - 1 + 2 = 13
"Steward, this had better shut 'em down. We don't have much time left."

Zen'yr watches as Ilvan drops and starts to bleed profusely from the gaping wound. She taps him with the wand, hoping she isn't too late to save the fluffy guy.

1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Smoke billowing from his weapon, Vayu pushes it harder and keeps firing at yellow

"Come on! Grab Ilya and go!

Double Barrel Shot 1
Ranged Touch Primary Attack + PB - Double Barrel - double shot: 1d20 + 15 + 1 - 4 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 15 + 1 - 4 - 2 + 1 = 30
damage + pb + cold: 1d8 + 6 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 1 + (2) = 16

Ranged Touch Primary Attack + PB - Double Barrel - double shot: 1d20 + 15 + 1 - 4 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 15 + 1 - 4 - 2 + 1 = 28
damage + pb + cold: 1d8 + 6 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + 6 + 1 + (6) = 14

Double Barrel Rapid shot
Ranged Touch Primary Attack + PB - Double Barrel - double shot: 1d20 + 15 + 1 - 4 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 15 + 1 - 4 - 2 + 1 = 12
damage + pb + cold: 1d8 + 6 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 1 + (4) = 13

Ranged Touch Primary Attack + PB - Double Barrel - double shot: 1d20 + 15 + 1 - 4 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 15 + 1 - 4 - 2 + 1 = 22
damage + pb + cold: 1d8 + 6 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 6 + 1 + (4) = 15

After the last shot, a horrendous blast leaves the weapon non-functional...

"F&!@!"

He then slides back 5 feet.

Ketill's tail grabs another flask of bottled fire, he applies it to his next arrow and shoots the yellow construct.

Attack: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (3) + 16 = 19
Attack reroll: 1d20 + 16 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 16 + 3 = 26
Damage: 1d8 + 1d6 ⇒ (8) + (1) = 9

The tiefling takes a last look into the room and flies back 60 feet "GO! We need to get out of here, after some rest we can come back and retrieve our fallen!"

In her fatigued state, Swayaah can't do much to aid the steward. Fortunately, Zen'yr manages to stop the bleeding on Ilvan, who looks almost unrecognisable in his current, quiet state.

Vayu blasts at yellow, and when the automaton falls, he manages a shot at the automaton behind, before his gun returns to uselessness. Ketill's flaming arrow adds some damage to that.

--
Zen'yr (invisible)
Ketill
Swayaah (+2 images, invisible)
Kellan
Ilya
Vayu
---
Automaton - Red SN 4005 (66)
Automaton - Blue SN 4006 (14)
Coffin - Yellow (destroyed)
Coffin - Red (destroyed)
Altar x9
---

Kellan, worried she will fall to one more blow, decides she needs to finish these constructs off quickly. She casts force hook charge, sending a hook of force at the [blue] construct, which pulls her to an adjacent spot and allows her to unleash several swings with Talon. Talon does his part by spending one of his own arcane points to increase his damage output.

force hook charge ranged touch: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16
force damage: 9 = 9

Talon: 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 14 + 2 = 34
damage: 1d6 + 8 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 8 + 2 + 2 = 15

Talon 2: 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 14 + 2 = 35
damage: 1d6 + 8 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 8 + 2 + 2 = 18

Talon3: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 9 + 2 = 25
damage: 1d6 + 8 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 8 + 2 + 2 = 13

crit 1??: 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 14 + 2 = 27
damage: 1d6 + 8 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 8 + 2 + 2 = 16

crit2??: 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 14 + 2 = 36
damage: 1d6 + 8 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 8 + 2 + 2 = 14

Going to use my daily Arcane Revitalization to get a point back from that for-sure-confirmed crit. She will also try another parry-and-riposte during the following turn if she's attacked.
parry: 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 14 + 2 = 36
riposte: 1d6 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 10 + 2 = 15
parry crit?: 1d20 + 14 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 14 + 2 = 22
damage: 1d6 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 10 + 2 = 15

"That one will just come back... focus on his coffin, or the other one!", Screams Vayu, shaking the flames off his double-barrel pistol.

Kellan goes all-out on the construct, while Vayu shouts something into the loud succession of banging and clanging. Soon, it becomes apparent what Vayu wanted to say: as soon as the automaton drops, a new one takes its place.

The last automaton, smoking and sparking, steps in towards Kellan, lifts his Guisarme for the killing blow, when suddenly the power goes out in the room.

That's not it the steward shouts, hold on...

Some moments pass in the dark, but fortunately the automatons in the room remain motionless.

Alright, this should do it, the steward speaks from the darkness.

With a flash, light returns to the room. I now have complete control over the forge. It will take some time to repair the damage, but I should be able to reconstruct a working body with the spare metal you... eh... created.

You probably want to return to your sanctuary deeper underground. Behind that door you will find the passage. Thank you very much for your service, patrons.

Combat, and level, over! Please roll day jobs and enter them into the table, and I'll create the chronicles.

That was a pretty tense battle...

PHEW! A guisarme attack on Kellan probably would have killed her outright! Thank goodness for good timing. Man, I feel like it's been a while since we leveled these characters, I've gotta go find my leveling plan. LOL

day job perform(dance): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Whew, glad we made it. The toughest battles are the ones where it takes the longest amount of time to figure out. By the time we started smashing the coffins and I began assisting we were already pretty worn down.

Swayaah almost drops the steward before placing him gently on the console. She runs up to Ilya and applies her wand of cure light wounds. "C'mon, c'mon!"

Watching her wake up, Swayaah breathes a sigh of relief- before clutching her side in pain. She takes a knee. "So you took control? Good, good. I hope you don't mind if we rest here for a bit before heading back."

"Everyone else doing alright? I haven't felt this bad since that plant thing dissected me a year ago. Happy I won't hear a lecture from mom."

She pets Ilvan. "Yeah boy, you did good."

"I'm not feeling terribly well. Those last couple gashes really stung." She'll hand Swayyah her wand of CLW. (We don't technically need to use any charges since we're starting the next level, right? LOL)

Ilya blinks as she regains consciousness. Carefully, she sits up. "That was... different."

She gets back to her feet, still a bit wobbly. "Thanks, Swayaah."

"We'd very much like to return to our sanctuary deep underground, but there's something we have to do above ground first," Ilya tells the steward. "We will return and descend to our sanctuary when we're back."

Once back on the surface Ilya takes her time to recover, and heads over to the estate she purchased. There Ilya spends time in her own dojo, teaching locals who are interested in learning the dragon style what it's all about.

Profession (Martial Arts Instructor), Land Rush Bonus: 1d20 + 10 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 10 + 3 = 16

When she and her allies are thoroughly rested, Ilya returns to the Emerald Spire with them.

Ketill comes flying back, peeking around the corner first before entering "Is everybody allright? I really thought we had it there! I am sorry if I let you down. Can I heal anyone? Or assist in another way?"

"oh my... thought we were done for there. No, Ketill, you did the right thing, someone would have had to come retrieve the bodies, and I was right behind you." Vayu looks at his broken weapon and stows it.

Zen'yr takes a few deep breathes as the lights come back on.

Is it over?!

Once given the all clear she ends her invisibility and sets the stewards head down.

In case I didn't make myself clear the first dozen times. I cannot control constructs.

Back in town, Swayaah's time around automations has dulled her instincts. She's glad to be back in town where she can read emotions easily, even if the humans still smell weird.

She takes her time training Ilvan. She feels like he's been neglected. "I gotta help you fight a little harder."

And again Ketill comes with some flasks that he hands out. He drinks one and then quickly quaffs another, spitting it back in the container.

"Here, now two of us can profit from this one"

Greater False Life, max 20: 2d10 + 10 ⇒ (3, 5) + 10 = 18

I have heightened awareness*1, shield*3, barkskin *4, heroism *3, greater false life *2. One of the greater false life has been spitted back (alchemical allocation)

Kellan watches Ketill swish the potion around in his mouth then spit it back into the container and offer it to his friends. She deadpans him. "That. Is. Disgusting."