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Andros looks at the alchemist, "Not very good. Stone sink in water." No ranks in Swim so he doesn't know how to swim.

"Odd for a room to cause fatigue and sleep." Intrigued by the corpse, the monk drags the corpse out of the room to examine it outside of the radius of the magical effect.

Andros walks in after Rik to see if he suffers from similar effects, on guard in case the scary, large statue should topple on him.

"Thanks for the healing, Badabar." Andros smiles at the gnome.
History check: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

"Let's start with the room to the east."
Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23

Andros looks at Rik, "Badabar packs quite a punch! Either that, or he really hates beetles."

The wounded Andros limps over and strikes at the beetle with his MW Kama and Combat Expertise, but his weapon bounces off the creature's shell.
Attack: 1d20 + 6 - 1 ⇒ (6) + 6 - 1 = 11
AC: 18

Andros grunts in pain loudly, as the beetle bites him. He flurries and tries to punch the creature with Combat Expertise.

Attack: 1d20 + 4 - 1 ⇒ (6) + 4 - 1 = 9
Attack: 1d20 + 4 - 1 ⇒ (16) + 4 - 1 = 19
Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
AC: 18
Did we lose Cedric? He has not posted in over a week.

Apologies for absence.

Andros draws an alcehmist's fire and throws it at the swarm. If swarm is dead, he readies an action to throw it at the beetle.

Throw: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Andros describes what he sees to the party. "Anyone have a preference for which way to go?"

Andros moves to the intersection and looks to the east and west.

Perception to notice any immediate dangers: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19

Andros pulls a flask of alchemist's fire and hands it to Cedric. "Your aim was pretty good with these. Use it well." When the party is ready, Andros climbs down the shaft and reaches the ground in 3 rounds, climbing 20' per round.

"Yeah sure, Rik. Can you make the climb? If not, you can get on my back and hold on."

With his +9 climb check, Andros auto-makes the DC 5 check. And if he goes on without penalties, he can double move at half speed with DC 10 (also auto-make).

Thanks, Cedric, back to full hps. Great job all with the swarm.

Andros looks down the hole well with his DV. If the plan is to climb down, the monk uses the chain and takes 10 for a total score of 19.

Fort save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13

Andros double moves back around the coffin.

Round 3:

Andros takes a 5' step diagonal. He then flurries the aberration with 2 kicks.

Kick: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 1 = 7
Kick: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 1 = 6

Ugh...sad rolls.

Round 2:
Andros takes a 5' south and flurries of blows with 2 kicks at the aberration, trying to eliminate one of the enemies.

Kick: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 4 + 1 = 21
Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
Kick: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 4 + 1 = 25
Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
Confirmation: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 1 = 9
No confirmation...11 damage+9 damage from prior kick=20 damage.

Seeing as the swarm is still in the tunnel, Andros moves 20' west and comes up from behind the aberration. "You freak out me whatever the hell you are!" He rears back and tries to stun the thing with a punch!
Stunning Fist punch: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
DC 14 Fort save or be stunned.

My bad... "Thousands of insects coming, get ready. I hear fire works well on them!"

Andros sheathes his kama, draws his alchemist's fire, and readies an action to throw it at the insects when they come within 10'. He shakes the flask with a smile. "Good to have these handy. Does anyone need a flask?"

Andros stays put near the sarcophagus. "Agreed, stay away from the green tunnel."

"The colors go in order. So we should try green next. Makes logical sense."

Andros hands Rik the torch and puts his back into pushing the sarcophagus from orange to green. With Cedric's help, he is successful!
Str check: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 3 + 2 = 15

Andros the Oread wrote:

Andros will escort the gnome with his torch to search the orange tunnel. He yells back to the party, "There's a shaft of sorts here leading up about 40'." He can see the top of the shaft with his darkvision. Can he estimate DC of climb check? Can he use the chain supporting the lantern or is he too heavy?

It's a DC 15 check if you use the chain (DC 25 without). It looks sturdy enough to hold your weight.

Good to know..in case it is needed. Andros moves back to the sarcophagus. If Cedric shared his insights.. "Maybe we have to move the sarcophagus' arrow from color to color, i.e. from orange to yellow." Does that require a check?

Andros will escort the gnome with his torch to search the orange tunnel. He yells back to the party, "There's a shaft of sorts here leading up about 40'." He can see the top of the shaft with his darkvision. Can he estimate DC of climb check? Can he use the chain supporting the lantern or is he too heavy?

”i know we’re not tomb looters but should we try and open the lid?”
Perception check on lid: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9

Andros looks around the room. "I wonder if the tunnels' colorful lanterns match the colors and order listed on the fresco: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. And, if so, which two colored lanterns are missing?"

GM wrote: Across the chamber to the north yawns a twenty-foot-wide open arch draped from top to bottom in translucent cobwebs. An eerie green light flickers from beyond the webs, casting strange shadows about the room, which smell of animal spoor and wet fur. The green light is to the north.

"Time to go north." Andros, kama and torch in his hands, goes forth, expecting a huge spider and sets the cobwebs on fire with his torch.

Andros is definitely willing to get on his knees and get a little dirty in his search for clues and answers about this cairn. He hands the treasures to Rik, stands, and walks over to the marble dais to the west.
Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14

Andros nods at the gnome and the cleric's martial prowess. "Well done, all." He then looks in concern at the ratfolk. "You all right to walk, Rik? The wolf sunk its teeth in ya a little bit."

After the wound has been bandaged by someone else or healed, Andros will check out the east side of the corridor.
Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17

Andros welcomes the gnome to the front line and he focuses his attacks on the wolf trying to bite the ratfolk. "Leave him alone, you mangy cur!"

Round 2:
Flurry of blows with Kama using Combat Expertise:
Attack #1: 1d20 + 5 - 1 ⇒ (3) + 5 - 1 = 7 - he misses
Attack #2: 1d20 + 5 - 1 ⇒ (15) + 5 - 1 = 19 - he strikes
Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5
AC: 18

Very cool map, Rik! Easy to zoom in.

"Guess we're on the meal plan....let them come to us." Andros grips his MW kama, the torch in the other hand, and after his other 2 companions have acted, he moves forward 10', baiting the wolves to attack him, ready to dodge their attacks.

Andros looks over the mirror, wracking his brain for knowledge on elementals' history. "This is definitely what Allustan was looking for, I think." He then bends down and investigates the shards on the ground.

Knowledge (history): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24...add +1 if Cedric cast Guidance.

Andros looks over the gnome's shoulder while he investigates the bedroll. "Looks like someone was camping inside here and forgot his/her bedroll. Let's move ahead to the next row of alcoves." The oread monk draws his kama, convinced dangers are close. He mutters, "Damn flickering green light in the distance is bothering me..."

We move ahead 30'.

The oread cranks his neck, stretches his arms and flexes his muscles a bit. "Ok, let's find out what's so special about this cairn. I can carry your torch since both of my hands are free, Badabar. If we're all ready..." Torch in hand, Andros heads into the cairn at a slow pace, relying on his keen senses to warn him of danger.

Android nods, ”I am well read and versed in history. I am sure we will be able to identify your artifacts. So tomorrow at sunrise, till then folks. Thank you for the work, Allustan. We will be in touch.”

I have +5 on K. History checks.

"Sunrise works for me - early riser gets the worm and all. It will also allow Cedric time prepare his prayers. I look forward to working with all of you."

The oread steps back a little at the wizard's curiosity about him. Uncomfortably, he sits and mutters, "Yeah, sure, we can talk, whenever I have time. I'll take water for now."

Andros lets the wizard talk gleefully and explain the mission. He sips his glass of water, careful not to break it in his grip. "If we can get there before night, I am ready to go now. If not, I can wait till tomorrow morning."

Andros nods at the gnome, "Pleasure, Badabar, the name's Andros, just Andros." The oread sits and listens to the ratfolk's proposal. "So we going on a treasure hunt? Sounds good to me. Any excuse to leave this depressing town works for me. And we get paid too?! Sign me up. As for me, I'm pretty tough, can see in the dark, and when I punch things, they tend to stay down." Andros smiles at the last comment but remains quite confident in his words. "So when were you planning to lead this expedition? I don't need much prep time whatsoever."

Later that day:

Andros and Cedric both receive notes at their rooms at the Able Carter Coaching Inn: I have a business proposal for you, involving some minor exploration in the area. See me at your earliest convenience if you're interested; my room is on the second floor at the far east end of the hall. It is signed "R!kktik."

Intrigued, Andros appears at Rik's door and enters when the door is opened. "Hey, I've seen you at Tidwoad's when I buy my alchemical supplies. I got yer note. Thanks for thinking of me. So what's the job and how much danger is involved?"

Andros hangs out at the Feral Dog drinking and eating until night and sleeps at the Able Carter Coaching Inn for 1 gp/night.

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Profile formatted. Badabar is correct, it is a small town, so a gnome, an oread, and a ratfolk would stand out, especially since 92% of population is human so I am sure we would have crossed paths.

Cedric, Perception is the most rolled skill in the game. I would take Seeker as a social trait to make it a class skill. My 2 cents.

Thanks for the selection! Gold spent. I am cool with knowing Rik, as we have the same outlook on life (LN) and he could be my alchemy purveyor. We're quite a lawful party! Looks like we're missing Knowledge (Religion) ranks. Maybe Cedric will help with that.