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I am _so_ sorry for disappearing. I had a series of life implosion and am just now getting everything stable again.

I am not going to go into detail, suffice to say that I dropped a bunch of balls and these boards were one of them.

I hope you all can forgive me. I hope to return to PbP games in the future and would love to do so here. I don't think my life is together enough yet, but I look forward to the time when it is.

Θ3Ξ5 reiterates for the newcomers. "These are slime molds. They carry disease. Do not let them touch you." It proceeds to fire another arrow at the slime it hit last time.

Longbow attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
Longbow damage: 1d8 ⇒ 7

Congrats. We'll wait. Thanks for letting us know.

Sorry, thought I'd posted. I'll get something us ASAP.

"If it does not involve swimming, this one offers to look around the corner and see what is there." Θ3Ξ5 gets up and wades around the bend to see.

"This one thanks you for the healing." Θ3Ξ5 nods to Takek. "Once we have rested, which way do you think we should look? This one would prefer not to encounter further foul fluids."

"This one possesses visual systems that are unaffected by darkness, but it would be good to wait a little while for its systems to clear the taint from the water."

How long a rest would be needed?

Θ3Ξ5 wipes more of the slimy liquid from its body. "Yes, well done Rhangil. The circuitry of this one is strangely affected by this filth. This one is not running at prime efficiency."

It steps away from the water. "Now, let us traverse inward and find this starmetal wall."

I think if I don't do it now, we're going to have a hard time making it to a point where it might be more useful.

The circuitry traces on Θ3Ξ5 begin to glow faintly, then, as he thrusts his rapier at a bug, they glow brightly like a torch for a brief moment.

Rapier attack (nanite surge): 1d20 + 4 - 2 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 - 2 + 4 = 14
Rapier damage: 1d6 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 - 2 = 2

Back safe and sound.

I'm going away on a family vacation. I don't know what my Internet access will be like. I'll be back on Wednesday. Feel free to bot me if needed.

Y'know, I forgot to ask if these things were constructs or actually vermin.

Θ3Ξ5 thrusts his rapier at the closest bug. "This one would appreciate it if you would stop moving."

Rapier attack: 1d20 + 4 - 2 ⇒ (3) + 4 - 2 = 5
Rapier damage: 1d6 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 - 2 = 6

oh look, my d6 roll is twice my d20 roll. :(

Θ3Ξ5 is sickened, so his initiative is at -2.

Θ3Ξ5 draws his rapier and stabs at one of them.

Rapier attack: 1d20 + 4 - 2 ⇒ (8) + 4 - 2 = 10
Rapier damage: 1d6 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 - 2 = 2

Θ3Ξ5 pulls itself out of the foul water.

Fortitude Save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

"Oh, that is truly foul."

Ugh, sorry guys, everyone in the house has had the flu since Thursday (including the three toddlers). Will get a post up ASAP.

Θ3Ξ5 is good to go.

"Then we shall go find Master Kyte. He will either be at Brigh's temple, or at the Crowfeather Palace. Then we can see what is behind the starmetal wall." Θ3Ξ5 looks at Val, "We shall accept your hospitality if we return."

Θ3Ξ5 looks up from the remains of the damaged robot. "Oh, this one offers its apologies. It is good that you are unharmed. This drone was only resting, when it awoke it tried to "fix" its surroundings. But it was damaged and not working right."

It stands up and moves to join the others. "Your hospitality is welcome, thank you."

No worries. I totally understand. I'm surprised that I've managed to be as active this week as I have. Thanks for checking in though.

Θ3Ξ5 walks around the building and into the room. "Is this the automaton that was retrieved from under the hill?" It asks as it kneels down beside the fallen robot to examine it.

Knowledge (engineering) vs. Robots: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 28

Looks like Rhangil, Felix, and Valki Valka are up for this round.

Θ3Ξ5 draws again and fires through the hole hoping to catch a better view of the target this time.

Longbow attack: 1d20 + 4 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 3 = 9
Longbow damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

I'm OK with that, although my kids' daycare will be closed all of next week. So, until the Monday after New Year's, I may be a little slower than normal.

Θ3Ξ5 hurries over to the rapidly growing hole in the wall. Using the missing bricks as an arrow slit, it looks down the shaft of the nocked arrow into the building, looking for a target.

If a target is obvious, Θ3Ξ5 will loose the arrow.

Θ3Ξ5 draws his longbow and nocks an arrow as he steps forward, calling out, "Your pardon Mistress, do you require assistance?"

Are the Noises coming from the building to the north, or the one to the west?

Oops, forgot to mention this part. Θ3Ξ5 Takes 10 on Knowledge (local) for 19

Θ3Ξ5 notices the detritus building up around the town and the empty stalls at the market as they pass. "This town depends on the Torch,and. If it cannot be relit, this one expects that many will be forced to leave. Those who do not have somewhere else to do will probably perish." It shifts its attention to the rubbish piles. "They will probably perish from disease before starvation. Although if no one is able to keep Crowfeather Palace operating, then dehydration or poison will be the primary cause of death. This one wonders how many lives would be lost." Θ3Ξ5 says all of this with no hint of sadness or concern.

As they approach the Foundry Tavern the commotion gets Θ3Ξ5's attention. "There is something going on in the back. Could the Ropefists be causing trouble at Master Baine's doorstep while he is missing?"

"Much may be learned from studying this automaton, especially about how others like it may be neutralized. However, it is important to remember that not all automata are to be mistrusted. Else how would this one fare?"

The exuberance that you and Valki Valka show towards "diplomacy" goes a long way towards making this a fun game. ;)

Θ3Ξ5 follows its fellows out of the building, watching Rhangil's excited skipping with interest. "Is this "excitement"? This one does not think it is "fear/dread". Is one supposed to feel excitement at the unknown?

"Will you continue to speak for the group Master Takek, Mistress Valka? You two appear to have some skill with it. This one has a lack of such skills. The relations of the non-constructed still confuse this one. It is appreciated."

"Yes, it would be best to speak with the daughter of Khonnir with all haste." Θ3Ξ5 stands and holds the door for the others. "This one is -- anxious? -- to see what monstrosity Master Baine has retrieved from these caverns."

Θ3Ξ5 reaches out a hand and puts it on Takek's shoulder. "This one understands your inquisitive nature, however, this one is of the understanding that the Founder indicated that further information about Khonnir's expeditions was to be provided by his daughter, Val. We do not wish to disturbed the venerable one longer than is necessary."

Θ3Ξ5 raises his hand to speak. "What was so outlandish about the reports of Master Baine's first expedition? What did they find? Anything you can tell us would be useful."

Θ3Ξ5 follows Takek and Rhangil from the table. As he moves he checks that his hood and scarf are in place.

"Knowledge is power, just look to Khonnir Baine. If the town council is offering assistance to those willing to search for him, this one suggests that we speak with them before we start. Besides, we do not really know where that would be."

I know I'm making a deliberate RP choice. And also playing up the -2 Sense Motive for her corrections. My apologies if I'm confusing anyone else. ;)

"You fight them Mistress Valka, yet you do not know how they treat this one's kind? To them, this one is little more than spare parts, it would be luck if it were to simply be vivisected. This one would not want any of its fellows to suffer that fate. This one has not functioned for long as things go, it would like to continue to function for as long as possible." Θ3Ξ5's voice has remained smooth and quiet this whole time, but grows slightly louder and quicker as it speaks of the Technic League.

Hey Darthrancor, you may want to check which alias you're posting from.

Θ3Ξ5 responds belatedly to Takek's question. You, raise a good point, perhaps the Ropefists did not take part in the demise of the Torch. But they might stand to gain from the disappearance of Master Baine. He is a member of the town council."

As Rhangil announces his own theory about the Technic League, Θ3Ξ5 blinks. "Now they would stand to gain much from the loss of the Torch and the disappearance of Master Baine. That is much more likely. If they are involved, then this one would like to join you as well."

Θ3Ξ5 Looks down at Felix. "Little one need not ask forgiveness, this one has taken no offense. Little one is new here, as everyone was at some point. Some more recently than others."

"Silverdisk Hall is a place of gambling. It is run by Master Ulreth. Some say that it is also a place of thieves and ruffians." Θ3Ξ5 back looks up to the others assembled. "Is there more to add?"

With Valki Valka's pronouncement of intent to rescue Khonnir Baine and the mysterious gnome's insistence that he accompany them, Θ3Ξ5 pipes up. "If you three are serious about searching for Master Baine, this one may have heard something. One of the acolytes at the temple of Brigh thought that Silverdisk Hall was a likely source of involvement. This one is uncertain if this was merely speculation, or if there was some evidence that it is not aware of."

I believe the vignettes presented in the spoilers are events that occurred earlier on our way to the Inn. But I could be wrong.

Θ3Ξ5 Looks down at Felix quizzically. "You dress in a fashion similar to this one's self own. This one knows what secret it keeps. What is the secret you keep little one?"

Eyeing the the newcomer, and after a moment, probably longer that most would take, a look of recognition passes over Θ3Ξ5's smooth face. "The telling of stories is an interesting past time, this one wishes it were better at it. For now let us listen to Mistress Valka regale us of the tale."

You are correct, so much for reading comprehension tonight. ;)

So, the Evercandle may be a better choice. It is an Inn, not just a tavern, so out of towners may be seeking rooms. (And if I remember what I've heard of the AP, one of the other Inns (The Foundry) is closed as the proprietor is missing (Khonnir Baine).) Also, it's near the temple of Brigh, another of Θ3Ξ5's haunts.

I know DM IRONlord was hopeful to start the game today. I thought our intro could dovetail into that if we were all in the right place anyway. May be overly nit-picky. ;)

That makes sense, and a good reason for some familiarity. Perhaps hired by Rhangil's family forge. I am, however, hard pressed to pull Felix into that bit of background though.

So, I simply copied and pasted from my initial chargen background before. Since then I have done some more critical thinking about the question of a name. I think "Oh Three Ee Five" might be more suitably pronounced "Othrev". Not sure.

Θ3Ξ5 stands and moves back to the bar. "This One would be pleased to join you in your revelry if you will have it. Thank you."

It cocks its head with a twitch, "If you fight against the Technic League as you did those bandits, this one is glad of your company."

I think it's safe to say that this is the Evercandle Inn, and the guy Takek was talking to is Erlmon Reverstoudt.

Don't know if you want to change that up. Here's a bit from the campaign info:

The adventure begins with the PC's meeting each other at the local tavern, the Copper Coin.

Although the Evercandle Inn works just as well for Θ3Ξ5.