dwarf gunslinger(musketeer) 3, HP 31, AC/T/FF 18/14/14, F/R/W +6/+6/+5. Perc +9, lowlight, Init +5
wait...what? Halali was dancing? And I missed it? Curse you, you stupid son of a motherless goat! Ander starts cursing and fires a shot down where the creature fell.
Male Paladin 3 (Torag) | HP 34/34 | AC 19/10/19| F+8,R+3,W+7 (+2 to poison, spell, SLA | Init+0, Perc+1(+3 v stonework) | Speed 20 | Darkvision 60’ | CMD 15 (19 v trip and bullrush if on the ground) | Temp:
Kaz moves away from the ledge before closely examining his hammer. ”Masterwork? More like master worthless,” he grumbles as he checks the weight of the weapon.
A door next to the body of the Necrophidius has not yet been checked. There is also the secret door discovered earlier. Inside that one looked to be some valuables and holy relics, but also a nasty metal snake.
Male Paladin 3 (Torag) | HP 34/34 | AC 19/10/19| F+8,R+3,W+7 (+2 to poison, spell, SLA | Init+0, Perc+1(+3 v stonework) | Speed 20 | Darkvision 60’ | CMD 15 (19 v trip and bullrush if on the ground) | Temp:
”We are supposed to explore and recover any relics, so as much as I hate it, we should probably try to get the drop on that snake and see what the rooms holds…”
dwarf gunslinger(musketeer) 3, HP 31, AC/T/FF 18/14/14, F/R/W +6/+6/+5. Perc +9, lowlight, Init +5
Makes sense...just open the door and let me get first shot at it...tenderize it for you guys to beat the tar out of it. Might need some blunt weapons...like your head, Kaz...ha! the gunner says with a herty chuckle and a puff of smoke.
Two votes to open the door. I'll allow prepared actions to be part of a surprise round. If you wish to take an action or an attack, go ahead and roll for what you do. However, any ranged attacks into the room will suffer from total concealment (50% miss chance) due to the current nature of the enemy's location. Also, only one melee will fit inside, so pick carefully (unless you plan to open the door and leave space to draw the thing out).
Male Paladin 3 (Torag) | HP 34/34 | AC 19/10/19| F+8,R+3,W+7 (+2 to poison, spell, SLA | Init+0, Perc+1(+3 v stonework) | Speed 20 | Darkvision 60’ | CMD 15 (19 v trip and bullrush if on the ground) | Temp:
Kaz volunteers to open the door and man one side of melee against the snake, if the group is able to draw it out.
I set up Kaz and Dran into flanking positions just outside the entrance as per the usual two that go first. I put the three ranged PC's across the way. I figure that maybe Zev will go back to ghost form, planning to move through and inside if the snake comes out, then go goopy (or maybe try phase lurch?). I don't know what Halali will do, maybe she can convince Kaz or Dran to give up their spot? I also need healing on Dran and Zev, unless they just want to tough it out!
The door is not trapped, or at least doesn't seem to be. Kaztor prepares to open it and Ander points his gun in that general direction.
dwarf gunslinger(musketeer) 3, HP 31, AC/T/FF 18/14/14, F/R/W +6/+6/+5. Perc +9, lowlight, Init +5
Crack that door and I'll smoke that thing...whatever it is... Ander says as he grabs a piece of jerky and starts chewing on it. He somehow manages to chew and puff his cigar at the same time.
Jerky, anyone? he asks as he holds up a wax wrapper with some cured meat of some undetermined origin.
Ander blasts at where he thinks the snake might be. Pretty sure he saw a tail there. But no explosion of parts comes from his bullet impact. Instead an angry looking metal snake bursts out, biting at… Dran 1 Kaz 2:1d2 ⇒ 1
Male Paladin 3 (Torag) | HP 34/34 | AC 19/10/19| F+8,R+3,W+7 (+2 to poison, spell, SLA | Init+0, Perc+1(+3 v stonework) | Speed 20 | Darkvision 60’ | CMD 15 (19 v trip and bullrush if on the ground) | Temp:
Kaz swings his hammer at the metal serpent, using the distraction that Dran provided.
Male Anger Phantom (Champion) of Bilos 2 | HP 18/18 | Ecto: AC 16 T 12 FF 14 DR 5/slashing | Incor: AC 17 T 17 FF 15 | CMB+4, CMD 15 | F: +4, R: +1, W: +3| Init: +1 | Perc: +5 (darkvision 60 ft.), SM: +4 | Speed 30 ft. | Active conditions: Ectoplasmic
Looks like Xev is where he would be after splooching through the wall, which probably takes a full round from where he could have been standing. If not...
Bilos flings a bit of stone, it misses the metal target.
Grunigon tries to hit it in the neck, hoping for a weak point.
Crit Confirm?:1d20 ⇒ 20lol for Extra Damage:1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
And against all odds, connects! A small crack forms on the neck joint of the creature (DR dropped the damage to 2).
The bird craws, "See, the way to survive things is to be the smartest in the room. It really isn't that hard though, with only dwarves around. Anyway, this is an Iron Cobra, a mechanical magical construct with resistance to all damage (DR 5/-) and spell resistance (SR 13)."
Construct Traits:
Immunity to all mind-affecting effects (charms, compulsions, morale effects, patterns, and phantasms).
Immunity to bleed, disease, death effects, necromancy effects, paralysis, poison, sleep effects, and stunning.
Not subject to ability damage, ability drain, fatigue, exhaustion, energy drain, or nonlethal damage.
Immunity to any effect that requires a Fortitude save (unless the effect also works on objects, or is harmless).
Not at risk of death from massive damage. Immediately destroyed when reduced to 0 hit points or less.
Doesn't breath, eat or sleep.
Halali is disappointed at the damage resistance, but strikes anyway. She hits! Once. At least it was a solid thwack. Her weapon rattles the metal snake and leaves a nasty gouge (the 19 missed, DR dropped the unconfirmed crit damage to 5).
Kaztor strikes as well, connecting with his hammer. He feels the hammer got the worst end of that deal, ending up with a scratch and the snake seems unharmed (DR negated all damage).
Next, Ander misses with his blasted gun.
Rounds 1 & 2
Ander
Snake! (-7 HP)
Grunigon
Bilos
Halali
Kaztor
Dran (-9 HP, Fort Save vs Poison)
Xev (-5 HP)
It's been a few days, I'll bot Dran to keep us moving.
Dran Fort vs. Poison:1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24
The sturdy dwarf easily repels the cowards choice of poison and swings his heavy blade, trying to exploit the damage already done and finish this thing.
Male Paladin 3 (Torag) | HP 34/34 | AC 19/10/19| F+8,R+3,W+7 (+2 to poison, spell, SLA | Init+0, Perc+1(+3 v stonework) | Speed 20 | Darkvision 60’ | CMD 15 (19 v trip and bullrush if on the ground) | Temp:
Kaz swings his hammer at the metal serpent, using the distraction that Dran provided yet again.
Female Dwarf UnMonk 1 / Unsworn 2| hp 25/28 | AC 23 T 16 FF 21 (+2 dodge vs flyers) | F:+5 R:+4 W:+6; hardy, +2vs electricity | CMD 25 | Init +2 | Perc +9 (+2 vs flyers), darkvision
You can typically use a sling for fire a random pebble, Grunigon, although attack and damage are both slightly worse so probably not injuring the iron cobra even with a crit.
The delving dwarves find their combat skills are lacking. All except Kaztor. He strikes solidly at the widening crack with a metallic clang. The hissing head wavers for a moment and then falls off. The iron joints of its body clatter to the floor like a handful of nails dropped on stone.
Inside the small hidden room is a single sarcophagus. The stone coffin holds an extraordinarily well-preserved human man with dark hair, a high forehead, and expressive brows. He wears robes of a deep emerald, and a medallion of a seven-pointed star around his neck.
Male Paladin 3 (Torag) | HP 34/34 | AC 19/10/19| F+8,R+3,W+7 (+2 to poison, spell, SLA | Init+0, Perc+1(+3 v stonework) | Speed 20 | Darkvision 60’ | CMD 15 (19 v trip and bullrush if on the ground) | Temp:
”Well, those are handsome robes, aren’t they? I wonder why wizards started wearing the robes and paladins didn’t, for instance,” he says while waiting for the others to map the area.
dwarf gunslinger(musketeer) 3, HP 31, AC/T/FF 18/14/14, F/R/W +6/+6/+5. Perc +9, lowlight, Init +5
If I have to realign the sights on this blasted thing, I'm gonna lose my mind...or what's left of it... Ander says as he snaps a round into place and scopes out the area.
Bilos isn’t sure what the bracers do, probably cursed. He can easily figure out the medallion though. It grants the spell gentle repose upon the wearer, which also explains why the body is perfectly preserved.
Head through the next door? You can still roll to ID things if you haven’t had a chance to yet.
Male N Dwarf Rogue (Sylvan Trickster) 3 | HP 27/27 | AC 14 T 12 FF 12 | CMB +3, CMD 15 +4 vs Bullrush or Trip | F: +4, R: +5, W: +3 | Init: +4 | Perc: +7 (darkvision 60 ft.), SM: +7 | Speed 20 ft. | Active conditions: None
Grunigon doesn't know anything about magic.... "So the medallion is magical, not like a cleric's holy symbol? And it keeps the body not rotten? Probably keeps it from becoming undead too. I'd say leave it alone then."
Male Paladin 3 (Torag) | HP 34/34 | AC 19/10/19| F+8,R+3,W+7 (+2 to poison, spell, SLA | Init+0, Perc+1(+3 v stonework) | Speed 20 | Darkvision 60’ | CMD 15 (19 v trip and bullrush if on the ground) | Temp:
When the group was ready Kaz moved to open the next door.
I didn’t have much time to post, that was really just a teaser. But here we go into the next room!
The brave dungeon delving dwarves stride forward to their doom!
This room is a charnel house of blood, bones, and scraps of rotten flesh. Strange runes have been sloppily drawn on the walls using some dark brown pigment. A moss-covered stone monolith stands in the center of the room, wreathed in gossamer wisps of gray mist that seem to congeal around the crumbling stone.
The group hears a gurgling raspy howl and two beastly, definitely undead, creatures step out from behind the pillar. They look huuuungry, but not stupid.
dwarf gunslinger(musketeer) 3, HP 31, AC/T/FF 18/14/14, F/R/W +6/+6/+5. Perc +9, lowlight, Init +5
Duck! Ander says as he swings his gun over to the only foe he can see and pulls the trigger. He then starts to reload with a regular round.which means i'm out next round...gl guys!
Male Paladin 3 (Torag) | HP 34/34 | AC 19/10/19| F+8,R+3,W+7 (+2 to poison, spell, SLA | Init+0, Perc+1(+3 v stonework) | Speed 20 | Darkvision 60’ | CMD 15 (19 v trip and bullrush if on the ground) | Temp:
Kaz double moves to engage the blue colored undead.
If someone would be so kind as to move me, please? Thanks!
Male N Dwarf Rogue (Sylvan Trickster) 3 | HP 27/27 | AC 14 T 12 FF 12 | CMB +3, CMD 15 +4 vs Bullrush or Trip | F: +4, R: +5, W: +3 | Init: +4 | Perc: +7 (darkvision 60 ft.), SM: +7 | Speed 20 ft. | Active conditions: None
Knowledge? Ha!
Grunigon follows Kaz. Slightly behind the Paladin! These look like undead and he might be able to use his healing hex to hurt it.... Double move also so I can't do anything else now.
The one covered in red blood drops to all fours and gallops with an unnatural gate past the rogue and into a flanking position around the paladin. It tries to rip out his throat.
Red has 50 ft move and went down and around. It only provoked from Grunigon.
Bite Kaz + Flank:1d20 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 + 2 = 9
But even with that, can’t land a blow. The other one happily unleashes a full string of attacks though!
