Male Ferran Death-Touched Daredevil (Operative 4) | SP 22/28, HP 28/28 | EAC 18, KAC 18 | Fort +4, Ref +9, Will +4 | Init +7 | Perc +10 | Sense Motive +2 | RP 7/7
Uli's hand plays with the catch of his walking stick as Royo mentions the extremely relevant information.
"Oh good. Do they have any kind of standing guidelines about how many of them need to have broken out of their enclosures before it's okay to just knife them?"
"Hopefully we won't need to just knife any of them. These creatures are all unique and extremely valuable" say Royo.
You begin to make your way up one for the staircases. As you pass each floor you peek into the rooms to see all sorts of oddities. On the 3rd floor you find a room with dozens of scrimshaw drawings, each carved into the 6-foot-long tooth of some gigantic beast. A few floors later you spy an enormous gold dragon chained to the floor, seemingly in a deep sleep. Cesar tries to get a better look, but the room is sealed off by some sort of force field.
Around the seventh floor Uli spots what looks like a trail of acid droplets.
Survival DC 20:
You identify the acid as coming from the ksarik and can follow the trail further up into the tower.
M Human Male NG Human Ace Pilot Solarian 6 | SP 48/48 HP 46/46 | RP 7/7 | EAC 22; KAC 24| F/R/W +6/+6/+6 (+2 against Spells/SLAs) | Init: +2 | Perc: +10 | Speed 35ft | Conditions: Photon 0/3
Between the group of you and Royo, you are able to identify the acid drops as coming from the ksarik, but are unable to track it at this time. You continue your climb up the tower. On the tenth floor you encounter a room filled with thousands of vibrant birds. They fly and create aerial formations that spell out words and runes in a variety of languages. Royo is momentarially entranced as he tries to do decipher some of the messages. He shakes his head before moving on.
As you hit the 12th floor, a pallid green light fills this area. Ten large glass containers, each filled with translucent green slime, are arranged in a half square in the middle of the room. Scrolls of parchment float lazily inside the slime of each container. You see two figures in the center of the room resembling robed humans constructed of brass and silver with visible clockwork mechanisms inside them. One of their arms ends in a vicious blade, while the other is an intricate clockwork re-creation of a hand.
"The Lore Wardens!" cries out Royo. The wardens turn to face the party, "How dare you simpletons trespass in our domain!" The wardens maintain a stream of grandiose proclamations about their superiority and vast intellect. "We are like gods striding among weak animals!"Will save before each turn
Royo points in their direction, "See that blue light on their chests? Try and target that!"+2 to hit and +2 damage morale bonus from Royo.
See map! Position yourselves within the red area. Kitane you are up.
+2 to hit and +2 damage morale bonus Will save DC 15 before each turn. Fail = off-target (-2 attack) for the round (mindaffecting, sense-dependent effect) Kitane Lore Warden (red) Lore Warden (blue)
Cesar
Uli
Jindam
Ra
Royo
female android Operative (Ghost 6) SP 42/42 HP 40/40 RP 7/7 PER 11 INIT +6 EAC 22 KAC23 FORT +5 REF +9 WILL +5
Kitane moves tries to make a durty trick but fail an shot with her pistol blue enemy
dirty trick:1d20 + 14 ⇒ (4) + 14 = 18 semi auto pistol attack:1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Kitane - I'm not sure what you've rolled. I see the failed trick attack, and I'm guessing a typo on the actual attack (d6 vs d20). I also needed a Will save before your action. We'll come back to you after I get your character sheet.
I've placed the rest of you on the map.
"Begone! Your puny minds cannot comprehend what is before you!", yells one of the wardens while raising a hand. From their hand fly three balls of glowing energy which unerringly strike Kitane.
The other guardian throws a glowing disk at Ra. The disk then ricochets into the rest of the party!
Forcedisk (red) vs Ra EAC:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21 vs Cesar:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19 vs Uli:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20 vs Jindam:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16 vs Royo:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15
Damage vs Ra:3d6 ⇒ (4, 5, 6) = 15 Damage vs Cesar:2d6 ⇒ (1, 5) = 6 Damage vs Uli:2d6 ⇒ (4, 3) = 7
Everyone is up! Don't forget your will saves
Status wrote:
Round 1
+2 to hit and +2 damage morale bonus Will save DC 15 before each turn. Fail = off-target (-2 attack) for the round (mindaffecting, sense-dependent effect)
Kitane -- 9 SP
Lore Warden (red) Lore Warden (blue) Cesar -- 6 SP
Uli -- 7 SP
Jindam Ra -- 15 SP
Royo
Male Ferran Death-Touched Daredevil (Operative 4) | SP 22/28, HP 28/28 | EAC 18, KAC 18 | Fort +4, Ref +9, Will +4 | Init +7 | Perc +10 | Sense Motive +2 | RP 7/7
Uli bounds forward, squat body turning and twisting with incredible speed as he casually ducks beneath the injured Lore Warden's guard, ramming his blade into the gaps of its armor.
M Human Male NG Human Ace Pilot Solarian 6 | SP 48/48 HP 46/46 | RP 7/7 | EAC 22; KAC 24| F/R/W +6/+6/+6 (+2 against Spells/SLAs) | Init: +2 | Perc: +10 | Speed 35ft | Conditions: Photon 0/3
Will Save:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17
Ra is super annoyed at these a!$@~*& robits, activates Photon Mode(1), and moves up for a clear path and manifests his Solar Scimitar as a move action, then uses Stellar Rush as a Standard action at the red Warden.
Solar Scimitar to hit:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17-2 if Fail from Will Save
Solar Scimitar damage (Slashing):1d6 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15
Fast on the trail of Jindam's laser blast, Uli slashes the Warden, slicing away some of its cloak revealing the clockwork mechanism beneath.
Cesar takes a shot, but it goes wide as the constant ravings of the Wardens prove too much of a distraction.
Ra charges in wreathed in flames. He slashes across the torso of the Warden with his scimitar and the Warden falls to the ground.
Nice round! I've not heard from Kitane, so they will delay this round.
The remaining Warden lets out a scream of rage. "Impossible! They must have been weak! You shall never defeat me." Another force disk flies out towards Uli, and then on to everyone else.
Damage vs Uli:3d6 ⇒ (2, 3, 4) = 9 Damage vs Ra:2d6 ⇒ (6, 5) = 11 Damage vs Cesar:2d6 ⇒ (6, 1) = 7 Damage vs Jindam:2d6 ⇒ (5, 3) = 8 Damage vs Kitane:2d6 ⇒ (1, 4) = 5
Everyone is up!
Status wrote:
Round 2
+2 to hit and +2 damage morale bonus Will save DC 15 before each turn. Fail = off-target (-2 attack) for the round (mindaffecting, sense-dependent effect)
Acrobatics +13, Athletics +7, Bluff +14, Comp +13, Culture +13, Diplomacy +14, Eng +13, Intimidate +14, Life Sci +7, Med +12, Perception +9, Piloting +16, Profession-Writer +12, Sense Motive +6, Stealth +11
Stats and Abilities:
Str 9 : Dex 22 : Con 12 : Int 16 : Wis 12 : Cha 18 | Corona Laser Rifle +12 (2d6+7 F) : Static Arc Pistol +11 (1d6+3 E) : Survival Knife +11 (1d4+2 S) | Get 'Em, Clever Feint, Inspiring Boost, Clever Attack
Jindam moves forward to stand by Ra, gun still pointing sharply at the remaining warden and says, "I know that hurt, buddy. He was a big meany, and the other moron is no better. But you can do this! And I promise to give you an extra big band-aid for your booboos if you need it after we're done here."
He makes a rude gesture at the remaining Lore Warden and then sticks out his tongue in defiance.
Inspiring Boost. Ra gets back 16 SP and can't benefit from another one until he rests for 10 minute to regain stamina.
Male Ferran Death-Touched Daredevil (Operative 4) | SP 22/28, HP 28/28 | EAC 18, KAC 18 | Fort +4, Ref +9, Will +4 | Init +7 | Perc +10 | Sense Motive +2 | RP 7/7
Will:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20
Uli's familiarity with maneuvering through all kinds of disorienting environments continues to serve him in good stead as he throws off the Lore Warden's trickery and bounds towards the automaton, turning a neat handspring to vault up and over it before striking again!
M Human Male NG Human Ace Pilot Solarian 6 | SP 48/48 HP 46/46 | RP 7/7 | EAC 22; KAC 24| F/R/W +6/+6/+6 (+2 against Spells/SLAs) | Init: +2 | Perc: +10 | Speed 35ft | Conditions: Photon 0/3
"Thanks new friend! Ra is appropriately inspired by Jindam's peptalk.
Will Save:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Ra rushes over to the second Warden, following his other new friend Uli, providing flanking for the future. Photon attunement continues (2).
Solar Scimitar to hit (Royo, Flanking):1d20 + 8 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 8 + 2 + 2 = 22 -2 if Will Save fails
Solar Scimitar damage (Royo):1d6 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 9 + 2 = 14
Jindam helps Ra shake off the effects of the force disks and sends him back into the fight.
Uli distracts the Warden with some fancy moves before slashing into it with his sword cane. He is joined quickly by Ra, who staggers under the mental assault of the Warden's ravings, but still lands a solid blow with his solar weapon.
Cesar takes another shot, but it bounces off the Warden's body harmlessly. Kitane however finds an opening and her shot spins the Warden about.
Turning back to Uli, the Warden screams "You think you can defeat me? Nothing can defeat me!" They slam their robotic hand into the Ferran.
Melee vs EAC:1d20 + 7 ⇒ (17) + 7 = 24
A swarm of nanobots enters Uli, burning and disrupting his body.
Damage:4d8 ⇒ (8, 1, 7, 5) = 21 Uli Fort Save DC 17:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8 In addition to the damage, you are Confused for 4 rounds. You may make a Will save DC 17, at the start of your turn to negate the confusion, otherwise you will just attack the Warden (since he just attacked you)
Status wrote:
Round 3
+2 to hit and +2 damage morale bonus Will save DC 15 before each turn. Fail = off-target (-2 attack) for the round (mindaffecting, sense-dependent effect)
Acrobatics +13, Athletics +7, Bluff +14, Comp +13, Culture +13, Diplomacy +14, Eng +13, Intimidate +14, Life Sci +7, Med +12, Perception +9, Piloting +16, Profession-Writer +12, Sense Motive +6, Stealth +11
Stats and Abilities:
Str 9 : Dex 22 : Con 12 : Int 16 : Wis 12 : Cha 18 | Corona Laser Rifle +12 (2d6+7 F) : Static Arc Pistol +11 (1d6+3 E) : Survival Knife +11 (1d4+2 S) | Get 'Em, Clever Feint, Inspiring Boost, Clever Attack
Ra should be down 10 SP, not 16. He was down 26 and I restored 16.
Jindam takes a guarded step forward trying to draw the ire of the Lore Warden. He looks at Uli and says, "I know you're confused right now, but we got this. You got this!"
+2 to hit and +2 damage morale bonus Will save DC 15 before each turn. Fail = off-target (-2 attack) for the round (mindaffecting, sense-dependent effect)
Male Ferran Death-Touched Daredevil (Operative 4) | SP 22/28, HP 28/28 | EAC 18, KAC 18 | Fort +4, Ref +9, Will +4 | Init +7 | Perc +10 | Sense Motive +2 | RP 7/7
"Eaeaeeeeraaarrrgh!!!"
Uli reels from the nano-invasion of his body! Briefly retaining his focus he vaults backwards, springing off the wall to carom back into the automaton!
vs. disorientation:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9 vs. confusion:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20
M Human Male NG Human Ace Pilot Solarian 6 | SP 48/48 HP 46/46 | RP 7/7 | EAC 22; KAC 24| F/R/W +6/+6/+6 (+2 against Spells/SLAs) | Init: +2 | Perc: +10 | Speed 35ft | Conditions: Photon 0/3
Will Save:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
"Just power down you damn idiot!
Ra goes for a slashing attack at the core as Royo pointed out, not wanting to play around anymore. He is now fully Photon Attuned(3).
Solar Scimitar to hit (Royo, Flanking):1d20 + 8 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 8 + 2 + 2 = 13 -2 if Will Save fails
Solar Scimitar damage (Royo):1d6 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 9 + 2 = 15
As a move action Ra also activates Dark Matter, giving him DR 1/- until his next turn.
Uli shakes his head and clears his vision long enough to bounce out and back at the Warden, but his strike goes wide as the confusion takes him again. Ra's scimitar glances of the Warden, who turns towards him in response. A shot from Kitane strikes the Warden in the chest, while Cesar's shot just misses as the constant steam of proclamations gets to him.
The Warden cries out, "Surrender Dorothy!" as sparks fly from its several wounds. It strikes at Ra with its hand.
+2 to hit and +2 damage morale bonus Will save DC 15 before each turn. Fail = off-target (-2 attack) for the round (mindaffecting, sense-dependent effect)
Male Ikeshti Soldier/1 Technomancer/3 SP 30/30 HP 26/26 RP 5/5 PER +0 INIT +3 EAC 18 KAC 18 FORT +5 REF +4 WILL +5
I think I'll use my shirt reroll.
to hit:1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 5 + 2 = 26
AND THERE YOU GO! YES!
Cesar realizes he had the choke adjustment on his gulch gun set in the open position. With a quick adjustment, he has far more potential to penetrate armor.
Male Ferran Death-Touched Daredevil (Operative 4) | SP 22/28, HP 28/28 | EAC 18, KAC 18 | Fort +4, Ref +9, Will +4 | Init +7 | Perc +10 | Sense Motive +2 | RP 7/7
Confusion:1d100 ⇒ 47
Uli begins chattering away in his native tongue about the pressureless chill of the void, and how different it is from the crushing weight he was born to.
Cesar spots the issue with his gun and then gets off a great shot which puts out the lights in the Warden. The rest of the team grapple with Uli and contain him until the confusion wears off.
Royo rejoins you, "Excellent work! Now let's recover that virus."
Computers to quickly copy the virus into something harmless before the power is all gone from the Warden; or Engineering to extract the Warden memory-storage system and attach it to an external battery; or Sleight of Hand to carefully remove both the memory and power source, keeping the connection between them.
Male Ferran Death-Touched Daredevil (Operative 4) | SP 22/28, HP 28/28 | EAC 18, KAC 18 | Fort +4, Ref +9, Will +4 | Init +7 | Perc +10 | Sense Motive +2 | RP 7/7
I've got a Sleight of Hand at a +12, but Jindam's got Engineering and Computers at that level, so if Aids are kosher, that's probably what we should do.
"Go right ahead Jindam, I'd get in there myself, but, uh, sausage fingers."
Acrobatics +13, Athletics +7, Bluff +14, Comp +13, Culture +13, Diplomacy +14, Eng +13, Intimidate +14, Life Sci +7, Med +12, Perception +9, Piloting +16, Profession-Writer +12, Sense Motive +6, Stealth +11
Stats and Abilities:
Str 9 : Dex 22 : Con 12 : Int 16 : Wis 12 : Cha 18 | Corona Laser Rifle +12 (2d6+7 F) : Static Arc Pistol +11 (1d6+3 E) : Survival Knife +11 (1d4+2 S) | Get 'Em, Clever Feint, Inspiring Boost, Clever Attack
Jindam looks around and shrugs. "Okay. Here goes." With the help provided by the team, he attempts to extract the Warden's memory module and attach it to an external battery source.
Since both Uli and Cesar have a +9 in Engineering, and said they were aiding, this includes two Aid Anothers. Feel free to remove them if that's not possible.
Only room in there for one other person to aid, but you are good even without them.
Jindam quickly extracts the memory module before the Warden's failing systems destroy it, and gets it hooked up to an external source.
"Excellent work," says Royo, "This will surely help offset our research costs."
If anyone wants to take one of the Lore Warden's blade arms, it acts as a sintered longsword (only one available).
There is time for a ten minute rest if you want it. From here you can explore the room (what and how), try and pick up the acid trail (Survival), or just continue heading up the stairs.
Uli takes a look at one of the scrolls floating in slime. As he starts to read, the terrible secrets they contain grip him and prevent him from turning away until he finishes. The mind-wrenching, indescribable knowledge contained batters him, but he pulls through it. The unwholesome knowledge fortifies his mind.
+2 bonus to Int checks for the remainder of the adventure
M Human Male NG Human Ace Pilot Solarian 6 | SP 48/48 HP 46/46 | RP 7/7 | EAC 22; KAC 24| F/R/W +6/+6/+6 (+2 against Spells/SLAs) | Init: +2 | Perc: +10 | Speed 35ft | Conditions: Photon 0/3
Ra would like to take a rest if there's time, spending 1 RP. He unfortunately has none of the applicable skills.
