|
Zizarc makes it look easy and climbs down the cliff, securing the ladder. He successfully attaches two-thirds of the right side before disaster strikes. A piton isn't hammered in tightly enough suddenly pulls free and he loses his grip.
Kidron begins descending the cliff. He makes it look easy as he secures the first third of the ladder, following in Zizarc's footsteps.
|
| 1 person marked this as a favorite. |
”Now we’re gettin’ to the thick of it”, says Molly. ”Cap’n on deck!”
The space beside her wavers. A greenish-blue apparition appears. It looks like a human pirate, with a long gray beard and an eyepatch. One hand holds a cutlass, while the other has been replaced by a shadowy hook. A skull and crossbones appear on his hat, as well as Molly’s.
”Avast, me hearties!”, he proclaims. ”Silverbeard walks again!”
”We’ve got us a treasure hunt, Cap’n”, she says. ”Keep your eye peeled”
”Not to worry, lass”, he replies. ”I can still plunder with the best of ‘em!”
|
|
Peppers shouts a few words of encouragement as the two burlies successfully complete the climb "Great work. We'll be right down." They pack up any remaining supplies and cautiously climb down the rope ladder.
Reaching the bottom they collect their climbing kit and stow it away for another day. "Dice Gods show us the way? If you insist." He takes a quick look around the immediate entrance for anything of interest before drawing out a short bow and moving quietly near the back of the group. "If you see anything that resembles writings, runes, or pictograms let me know and I'll take a closer look... we could have an amazing discovering on our hands here folks, let's not miss anything crucial."
|
|
A quick examination of the other doors shows that they're either physically barred or blocked with rubble. You enter through the only door that's passable.
Scattered bits of ancient armor lie discarded haphazardly around this room. Ancient tools, some plainly built for alchemy or armor maintenance and others much less clear in origin, are stored on shelves along the walls, which are adorned with carvings of figures in ornate plate armor.
You recall that Ancient Osirian armor tended to be light.
If you rolled either a Natural 20 or 27+:
You recognize the armor being similar to that which the Hellknights use, and that Hellknights base much of their military structure on ancient Jistka, which was a rival civilization to Ancient Osirion.
|
|
Looking through the pile of mismatched armor, Fibek also finds an oil of potency.
You push deeper into the structure. Several small rooms line this long hall, each containing the by-products of ancient alchemical experiments or broken mechanical devices
If you rolled either a Natural 20 or 30+:
[spoiler=DC 17 Occultism/Crafting]
You remember that Ancient Osirion was not known for its alchemical or mechanical inventions.
If you rolled either a Natural 20 or 27+:
You recognize these types of experiments to be more the province of Osirion’s rival, the Jistka Imperium.
|
|
"That makes sense Fibek, who wants to wear heavy armor in this heat."
Peppers is far too excited to pay as close attention as he should be. He looks at their long, stretched marching order and smirks "We look like a parade of ants.. Fibek you sure you don't want Kidron or Zizarc taking point? Its not the best place for a fresh agent to be." He does his best to give some advice to the neophyte.
|
"This place is difficult to get to, so I see why someone who would want to set up shop here might have been feeling isolated or lonely. And then they'd only bring the necessities, so it would be cold and drab. Although if it's as ancient as it's supposed to be, there may have been a path at one point that deteriorated or washed away."
Glum. He's thinking of "glum."
|
|
As you contemplate the contents of the room, you spot movement from one corner of the room. Apparently, one of the alchemical golems isn't as ruined as it appears. It rises from the ruins of the other golems and attacks.
------------------
COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
Before Your Turn:
After Your Turn:
------------------
Those with ** may go
**Zizrac Misraria - AC 21, 44/44
**JR - AC 17, 24/24
Golem
Cascading Rapids - AC 19 (21 w/shield), 20/20
Black Molly - AC 16, 19/19; Silverbeard AC 17
|
|
The creature is an alchemical golem. It is resistant to most forms of physical damage, except bludgeoning
Zizarc charges the creature and rakes his "claws" across it. Unfortunately, some of his strikes is absorbed by the creature's tough skin.
------------------
COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
Before Your Turn:
After Your Turn:
------------------
Those with ** may go
Zizrac Misraria - AC 21, 44/44
**JR - AC 17, 24/24 (2 actions)
Golem (-7)
Cascading Rapids - AC 19 (21 w/shield), 20/20
Black Molly - AC 16, 19/19; Silverbeard AC 17
|
|
Junior sends a snowball at the golem. It hits, doing some damage. However, the elf also notices that the cold seems to have slowed the creature down somewhat.
The Golem reaches out with arms that end in syringes. It attempts to poke Zizrac.
------------------
COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 1-2
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
Before Your Turn:
Zizrac Misraria - DC 15 Fortitude Save x2 (vs Slowed and Enfeebled)
After Your Turn:
------------------
Those with ** may go
-2-
**Zizrac Misraria - AC 21, 26/44
**JR - AC 17, 24/24
Golem (-12)
-1-
**Cascading Rapids - AC 19 (21 w/shield), 20/20
**Black Molly - AC 16, 19/19; Silverbeard AC 17
--------------------------------
CONDITIONS AND EFFECTS REFERENCE
--------------------------------
1–2 enfeebled: DC 15 Fortitude save or enfeebled 1 (enfeebled 2 on a critical failure);
3–4 sickened: DC 15 Fortitude save or sickened 1 (sickened 2 on a critical failure);
5–6 slowed: DC 15 Fortitude save or slowed for 1 round (slowed for 2 rounds on a critical failure)
|
|
Cascading Rapids twirls as he moves forward, in a way that's almost dance-like. Water droplets seem to be drawn from the air towards his outstretched hand, and as he completes the twirl a thin stream of water is following his motions.
As he approaches the golem, he whips that stream towards its lower legs. "This thing is broken, yes? I do not believe it can be very stable."
|
|
[dice=Perception]1d20 + 9
[dice=Perception]1d20 + 9
Zazarc nods at the elf's words and changes his stance.
I've fought constructs like you before. Is that all you can do?[dice=Flurry]1d20 + 10; 1d6 + 2
[dice=Flurry]1d20 + 5; 1d6 + 2
[dice=unarmed]1d20; 1d6 + 2
[dice=unarmed]1d20; 1d6 + 2
Zizrac lashes out at the Golem and connects with one of the alchemical bottles attached to the golem. The glass container shatters and sends liquid in all directions for 5'.
Cascading Rapids assumes a combat stance and whips a stream of water at the Golem. The water strikes the golem's legs and sends the creature to the floor with a loud crash! The golem's vulnerable position allows Silverbeard to run in and bring his hook onto the golem's arm, doing some damage.
|
|
------------------
COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 2
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
Before Your Turn:
DC 16 Reflex - Zizrac, Silverbeard, Cascading Rapids
After Your Turn:
------------------
Those with ** may go
Zizrac Misraria - AC 21, 26/44
**JR - AC 17, 24/24
Golem (-37; Prone, FF)
Cascading Rapids - AC 19 (21 w/shield), 20/20
Black Molly - AC 16, 19/19; Silverbeard AC 17
|
|
You remember reading that the Golem is particularly vulnerable to acid damage
JR sends another snowball at the Golem. It connects and frost appears on its joints.
The golem slowly gets to its feet () and stabs its syringes at
Although the syringe plunges deeply into Captain Silverbeard, the alchemical solution happens to be the one contained in the bottle that shattered.
------------------
COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 2
Tactical Map
Active Conditions:
Before Your Turn:
DC 16 Reflex - Zizrac, Silverbeard
After Your Turn:
------------------
Those with ** may go
-3-
**Zizrac Misraria - AC 21, 26/44
**JR - AC 17, 24/24
Golem (-44)
-2-
**Cascading Rapids - AC 19 (21 w/shield), 20/20
**Black Molly - AC 16, 7/19; Silverbeard AC 17