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"Bah, if that's the worst this cave can throw at us, we'll be fine." Edren says, blood running from his wounds and an excited, but slightly grimacing, smile on his face.

Once more, Edren struggles against the creature's pincers.

Round 3 | Standard - Grapple

Grapple: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 6 + 2 = 22

With Lars help, he breaks free of the creature. Edren, wary of his wounds, backs away from the creature slowly, looking around for his weapon.

Round 3 | Move - 5' Step away from the Ankholgeg

I'm assuming I would have dropped my weapon, since it was a polearm and difficult to grapple, or escape a grapple, with?

Edren struggles to break the beasts grip.

Grapple: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

The beasts maw is too powerful, though, and Edren's struggles are in vain.

I have a quick question about AoO's. Since the creature entered a space threatened by me, 10' away, and then continued moving to within 5' of me, do I get to make an AoO with my glaive and potentially cancel the grapple it performed?

Not a problem! Good luck with your class!

Please correct me if I am wrong, but I should be able to move through an ally's space as long as I don't end my movement in it, correct?

Edren pushes his way forward to the front of the line, taking care not to trip anyone with his weapon.

Round 1 | Move Action 1 (-2,-A) | Move Action 2 (2, -A)

Edren hears Portia's warning, but it doesn't register until the beast apepars. He stares in awe at the size of the creature , his weapon momentarily forgotten. His soldier instincts kick in and he gathers himself quickly, though, settling into a fighting stance.

Initiative: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 4 + 2 = 17

Apologies, Valind, for not answering your question the first time!

Before descending, Edren nods at Valind's question. "Yes, we found the bones of what appear to be some humans. Mixed among them were some bones we couldn't recognize, they may be long finger bones."

"The further in we go, the sooner we get to find out if they do, Valind. Personally, I wish I'd brought a better weapon for this. If we do run into more of those creatures, it will help to be able to crush them, instead of dinging our blades on their shells."

Intuition: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

Edren listens to Jeannine as she describes the chambers. He strains to hear her when she begins whispering.

"I think most of them are human. I'm not sure about these long, thin bones, though. They almost look like fingers, but not from any folk I have seen."

"You hired us to find out what happened to your colleague. I think it's fair to say that going deeper in and searching is what we are here for." Edren checks to make sure his pack is securely fastened and then says, "Lead on, to what is looking like a grand mystery!"

"Hmm... no skulls. Think this has anything to do with our mechanical friend back at the camp?" Edren sifts through some of the bones, trying to ascertain what type of folk they may have come from. Having no medical experience beyond the most rudimentary field medicine, Edren has to rely on his intuition.

Intuition: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17

Yeah, your storytelling and world building are excellent! I am really enjoying your style :D

I can't think of anything right now, but if I do, I'll make sure to let you know!

Edren sets his glaive near to Derrick's naginata, after which he stretches his back and shoulders. "It's been some time since I've had to dig a latrine, this will be good practice." He picks up a shovel and begins working alongside Derrick.

After a few shovelfuls, Edren sees Derrick attacking the ground with a little too much fervor. He leans over and says, "Derrick, if you turn like this as you come back up, you'll keep from wearing yourself out as quickly. Slowing it down a little helps too, we can't have you hurting yourself now, not with adventure ahead of us!" Edren's eyes are alight with excitement at the prospects of what the expedition may discover.

Derrick, I hope you don't mind that I expounded on your post a little! If so, let me know!

I feel like I've been dominating this section. I wanted to give others a chance to post first :)

Edren chuckles at Sithundan's comment, "You are indeed, friend. I should have thought of that straightaway! What can you tell us?"

"I don't mean to worry you, Valind, I want to make sure that will not happen to you, or any of us."

"I think that's a sound plan. I suppose I should have added this earlier; before we continue, does anyone have a working knowledge of stone or structures? I'd rather we make sure the cave-in doesn't continue once we start digging."

"If only Gruingar hadn't run off. I could see that snake of his being highly useful here. I suppose there is nothing to be done about it though. This looks like the only way through."

Edren scratches his head while looking between the room with the rubble strewn about and the small tunnel. "Do we want to crawl through or should we try to make the hole a little bigger? If this is where those spiders came through, I'd rather not get caught trying to crawl through a tunnel that is just their size."

"I can either take point with Sithundan or function as a rear guard. I know you came here expecting action, too, Valind, but I feel you may be best off in the middle, unless you disagree. Derrick and Portia, what say you?"

I feel a bit dumb... there was a description in the post just prior to mine!

After Sithundan is safely lowered down, Edren re-dons his armor and grabs his glaive. At Sithundan's comment, Edren looks at him oddly and shakes his head, "You are starting to sound as strange as that fellow with the snake was, Sithundan."

He then moves to within about 20 feet of the cave mouth and starts looking around, searching for any signs that small metal legs have passed through here.

Perception: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14

After being lowered down, Edren looks around the ledge the group is standing on.

I have been only partially here the last week or so. Has a description of this area been given? Thanks!

"I may not be great at climbing, but I should be able to help lower some of you down. I don't think it's smart for me to go last, though. Is there anything we can secure a rope to, up here?" Edren looks around, searching for a suitable anchoring point.

Perception: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (20) + 0 = 20
Intuition: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24

Edren wakes from a slumber only a soldier can manage after a fight. He stretches and looks around the camp. He smiles when he sees that no more problems arose in the night. He gets up and performs a series of morning stretches, taking pains not to disturb his wound from the night before.

When the others wake, he joins them in their planning.

"Portia is right. Whether Bill continues or not is up to him." Turning to look at Bill, Edren says, "You knew what you signed up for coming out here. I'll do what I can to protect you, and the others, while we finish this up." Looking back at the others, "I sure as hell won't be going back now, not until we get something worth the blood we've spilled!"

Sounds like a plan to me!

OK, Edren is leveled up then. I've noted all of the level up bonuses in a spoiler on my profile. Please let me know if I have missed anything or messed anything up!

I am also working on leveling Edren. I am deciding on which feat to take right now!

Edren approaches Jeannine and the rest of the group, "Jeannine, we have something for you to see. I can't quite explain it, but it looks like one of these machines had a... well, not so machine-like head on it. Derrick is keeping an eye on it over there," Edren points towards Derrick. He then checks to make sure his armor is securely fastened and says, "I'm going to start patrolling now. Let me know if you need me."

Edren looks at the head disgustedly and asks, to no one in particular, "What kind of person would it take to do something like this?

"I don't know about you, Derrick, but I can't get any information from this. I am going to see if any of the others can make anything of this." Edren begins walking back to the rest of the group.

After putting his armor on and making his comment on patrolling, Edren remembers something he saw and looks for Derrick. When he finds him, he strikes up a conversation. "Derrick, I know things were a bit hectic there in the beginning, but was it my imagination that one of those things had a human head? I think we need to look into this a bit more. Valind is poking around at these things, we should have him look at that one."

Edren quickly checks to see if anyone else is down. When he finds that no one in their troupe is dead, he breathes a sigh of relief. He makes his way to his bedroll and gathers up his armor. He winces in pain at his small wound, but shrugs it away.

After donning his armor, he approaches the others and says, "I plan on taking watch now, I don't know if we can survive another surprise like that."

I am still on board!

Edren keeps the momentum going from his last swing as he takes three steps to position himself near the final bug. He brings his polearm down just as Sithundan charges at the automaton.

Round 7 | Move Action - (-g5 -> -h6 -> -h7) | Standard Action - Attack - (-f7)

Attack Roll: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 4 + 2 = 18
Damage Roll: 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (4, 3) + 4 = 11

Round 6 | Move Action - (-h6 -> -g5 -> -f5)| Standard Action - Attack - (-h3)

With the next bug down, Edren rushes toward Bill and Lars. He positions himself near Karl and says, "I'm right behind you, Karl, when you two are done with that one, we need to help Bill." He then takes a swing at the bug threatening Bill and Lars.

Attack Roll: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22
Damage Roll: 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (3, 3) + 4 = 10

A surge of adrenaline rushes through Edren as he brings his weapon to bear. Seeing Bill on the ground, helpless, fuels his swing as he slams it into the metal creature, another roar emanating from his lungs.

Round 5 | 5-Foot Step - (-h10) | Standard Action - Attack - (-f8) (flanking)

Edren steps behind the creature, flanking it opposite from Jeanine. He raises his guisarme for another blow on the wobbling construct. With a roar, he brings it crashing down on the creature's metal shell.

Attack Roll: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 4 + 2 = 17
Damage Roll: 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (4, 2) + 4 = 10

Edren quickly assesses the situation and sees that Jeannine and the others need assistance.

Round 4 | Move Action - move to (-b10) and up to (-g10) | Standard Action - Attack - (-f8)

He swiftly moves up and tries to flank the metal bug focused on Jeannine. Seeing her harried, he attacks, not quite able to get behind the metallic beast. His guisarme whistles through the air as he swings it.

Attack Roll: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17
Damage Roll: 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (1, 3) + 4 = 8

When Edren's guisarme glances off of the creature, he yells, "These creatures, they resist my strikes!"

Round 3 | AoO - orange bug

Edren winces as the machine connects with his side. Before he can disengage the enemy in front of him, he sees another of the creatures move past his left. He swings his weapon out wide in an attempt to stop it.

Attack Roll: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
Damage Roll: 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (2, 1) + 4 = 7

Round 3 | Move - 5ft step (-b9) | Attack (-b11)

However, the enemy in front of him is distracting him and Edren's attack goes wide. He steps away from the enemy in front of him, pulling his weapon back in for another strike.

Attack Roll: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20
Damage Roll: 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (3, 2) + 4 = 9

Yes, Edren's current AC is 12.

Round 2 | Attack of Opportunity, Melee attack against Metal Bug, -B12 | Remain at B10

As the machine advances toward him, Edren lashes out with his guisarme.

Attack Roll: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20
Damage Roll: 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (2, 2) + 4 = 8

AoO for the reach weapon as it closes with Edren.

The holidays are always a mess. Don't push yourself too hard to update the thread, I don't presume to speak for the group, but I know I won't blame you!

Round 2 | Standard Action, Melee attack against Metal Bug, B12 | Guidance, 54 seconds remaining | Remain at B10

Edren plants his left foot forward of his right and rotates his body, bringing his mighty guisarme to bear from over his right shoulder...

Attack Roll: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Whoo! These little bugs are cursed! I suppose now is a good time to ask another question; do you do anything for critical fumbles?

Now is when I admit that I'm not entirely familiar with Pathfinder and say that I did not realize it was considered a full action! I will go ahead and take a double move to B10, one left of where you have Edren now. Thanks for the clarification!

I don't see a grid, am I doing something wrong or just missing something obvious? Thanks!

Apologies, I came down with something on Friday and wasn't feeling well.

Edren will make a run action to position himself near Derrick. He will move down-left of Derrick. When he reaches Derrick, he manuevers his polearm deftly, striking at the lime-green machine's legs, attempting to knock it the ground.

CMB Trip: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19

"Derrick, we need to move as a team, there are too many for us to handle alone like this."

Is there any favorable terrain here? Possibly a small boulder or anything that might give us some high ground?

Initiative: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14

How strict are you with the armor rule? I was asleep, and presumably was doing so without armor on. Just want to check and see if I need to change my AC for this encounter :D

Edren readies his guisarme and swings it back and forth a few times, stretching his arms. "Make sure to give me some room. I'll try to knock them down and then you should be able to finish them off."

Edren rolls out of his bed and makes his way to the others, his weapon at his side. "I don't suppose we know what is going on yet, do we?" After being brought up to speed, Edren nods at the others. "Think we will see any action today?"

Edren's eyes snap open as Gruingar's hand covers his mouth. For a moment his soldier instinct takes over as he grabs Gruingar's arm and starts to twist. Recognition comes into Edren's eyes before he can do any damage, however, and Edren lets go. He gives Gruingar a hard look, and quietly says, "It's probably best for you not to do that... Now, what was that you said? Something about nettle hugs?"

"I suppose that leaves you and I, Valind, for last watch. Before we get settled in, I think we need to eat. Portia, do you need any help with getting food?"

I do believe we are ready to move on whenever you are, Terquem :D

"I am capable of following some tracks, but I am afraid that I don't have the tools to assist in hunting game. I can try to help, but if you think I'll be a hindrance, I will sit this one out."

"This is quite the find, but it matters not, to me, who gets to hang on to it."

"They look like bones to me." Edren moves back from the grave, giving Portia and Valind the room they need to work. He watches the two for a few minutes before losing interest. Edren smiles thoughtfully and thinks to himself, "Scouting I can see being useful, but I'm not sure looking at old bones works for me."

"I'll let the others know what you've found." Edren returns to the rest of the group and relays Portia and Valind's findings to them.

Edren chuckles at Portia's comment, "Yes, well, during the war, I worked with some of our scouts. They, like you, were definitely the experts, and it was good to learn a valuable skill. I've also learned that a second opinion can go very far!"

"This is an odd little grave." Edren, like Portia, examines the grave without disturbing it further.

Edren confers with Portia on the intended route.

Survival: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18

"What if we try cutting through this section, here?" Edren points to a location on the crude map.

I'm not sure if it works this way for survival, but I am attempting an Aid Another with this roll.