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Thank you thank you. It was interesting. I had hoped to return and deal with Mad Margaret, Blade 2 Style, but it is what it is.

Thank you for running.

:P

Im out in the field training for my next deploymet though, (the same reason I had asked to push back the special a week earlier when you asked me to run it:) ), so I just have very poor internet at all.

Once the mission is complete, Garinol will nod his head in thanks and respects to the other Pathfinders. This aspect of Ustalav is one he has never really felt at ease with. Especially in these lands, there is too much work to be done to babysit spoiled opera stars.

Once the briefing has been concluded, and the other agents he had worked with say their "Until next time's", Garinol makes his way back out into the swamps. Hopefully he can be a small light in the darkness, and it seems like they might need a helping hand. Besides, the priest had always been interesting in the techniques of different people's arts of healing and divine disciplines. . .

Just wanted to give a head's up. I've finally made it to the field and set up, but now that I'm here, my internet signal is incredibly weak to non-existent. When I originally came to survey the area, I had full signal, but now almost nothing.

This is the first time I've been able to get on, and I will try to be more active now that I'm able to, somewhat, but feel free to bot me as needed. Once I get a change to inform al of my games, I'll start going through and catching up on what's been going on thus far.

Again, apologies for vanishing.

I believe I was going to be giving 2,700gp worth of items to the swampers, because I could utilize my Silver Crusade Boon to essentially get it back for half price. My intent was to literally buy the same exact gear back from whatever gp we got here.

Im still crazy busy at woek, but am finally moving to the field tomorrow, and should be able to post more.

I do not have a chance to go through it right now, but I will do as you ask.

As far as the expenditures, Ill need to reverify. I believe that I was going to utilize a Silver Crusade Boon, and did plan on buying back everything I had given. For the purpose of the chronicle sheet, feel free to simply put something like "donated ___gp of medical supplies" rather than list it all out. It was a lot.

And thank you for running.

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I have arrived at my temp post and I do have internet. However, I am also the only medic on site, and we are in the process of building up our camp, so a lot of long hours. Should be better in two days. Just wanted to give a heads up. Please feel free to bot me if needed for the next day or so.

Thats fine with me. I have signal, but I'm the only medic on site and we arentrying to set up a base in the field, Im very busy at the momet. I was intending to check the kidnapped folks for injuries and heal myself up.

Yay team. Even managed to not kill the BBEG. I do have manacles we can bind her with.

Ha ha ha. Are both of them wearing a ring, too?

Quickly calling on reserves of spiritual strength to heal his body, and then again, Garinol starts inching his way back into the room, hoping to remain hidden.

Stealth: 1d20 + 12 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 12 + 2 + 1 = 16
Cure Moderate Wounds plus Fast Healing: 2d8 + 8 + 3 ⇒ (4, 1) + 8 + 3 = 16

Also, keep in mind Im taking half of Omar's damage, so Im actually down 43 hp.

Will: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 21

Full Withdraw.

Just for the record, that is bad ass.
And yes, you are correct, I had taken a little damage that had not been fully healed.

Know Religion AID: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19

With a curious expression on his face, Garinol holds up a hand as if to say Stop, something is off here.

Pointing at the two Dark Callers, he holds up two fingers, then at the bound man adds a third. A forth finger pops up, as he looks around the room, mimicking uncertainty, and then his thumb as he points to the door behind him.

I'm going to forgo the remainder of my action, just moving up right now.

Spellcraft DC 19: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (17) + 12 = 29
Spellcraft DC 30: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (1) + 12 = 13

Sense Motive DC 25: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (1) + 14 = 15

Perception DC 25: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (9) + 16 = 25
[s]Perception DC 37: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (7) + 16 = 23

Garinol moves in closer, staying close enough to Omar to maintain the spell, but then stops abruptly, sensing something is off.

"They seem to be trying to draw out the fear in someone, . . . Wait! Something is not right here. Something is,. . . off. That voice, not from the masked dark caller."

Beginning to smell the air, how many scents does he catch in the area?

Sounds good, and no problem. Hope you enjoyed and got a chance to relax and recharge a bit.

Survival DC 18: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (10) + 12 = 22

Know Local AID: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9

Having no further preparations to make, Garinol will simply wait for the others to get ready, handing the Dark Folk my smoked goggles to barrow to help his eyes against the light.

Once the party descends, Garinol will point out the foot prints, "Looks like the same individual that made a mess up top, but it's hard to be sure."

"I need to stay relatively close to Omar, or the bond will falter."

"We of the Silver Crusade do not wish to destroy any, but those threats that are beyond the possibility of redemption. Call of your ally, so that no one else needs get hurt, and I give my word that we shall not attack Fomalhaut, and shall approach Zodarna in peace, if possible. Her wrath may be misplaced. I was there, but admit I do not know all of the details involved."

"My friend healed you, when we could have slain you with ease. Even now, if that was our intent, it would be easy. But that is not what we seek. Consider that, and when we return, . . . if we survive this, we can speak more of this other road, my friend."

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"I guess that this failure might cost you your life, huh? Probably in a very painful, and rather, . . . prolonged way. Why don't you consider joining another side that will not, be as vindictive."

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (6) + 16 = 22
DM Reroll Diplomacy: 1d20 + 16 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 16 + 4 = 34

"The group I work for has a vested interest in helping other.. The way we see it, by helping others, we both help ourselves, but also show others that sometimes, when we reach out looking to grab on to something to pull ourselves up from the darkness we have fallen into, we find another hand reaching out, looking for that same thing. It is only be helping each other that either of them might rise."

"I don't think you wanted this. Maybe you didn't care, or maybe you where just swept up in someone else's agenda. But, I don't think you like where you have ended up, even before we came along. But, . . . there might be another way, if, . . . if you can find the strength, the fortitude, to walk it."

What is the current status of the Blue Dark Folk? If he/she is still alive, and not stable, I'll go ahead and do that, and even go ahead and use my Manacles on him. If I have not seen him be stabilized, I'll go ahead and do so now, as well.

Heal check if needed: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (16) + 18 = 34

Making sure to secure his manacles, Garinol will follow Vrald's lead and take a peak around the kitchen area.

Perception: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (7) + 16 = 23

"It seems we know where those food stains and bits of broken porcelain came from."

It's doubtful that the note is a trap, but better safe than sorry, the priest gives it a quick look with Detect Magic before opening to read it aloud, (assuming no trap or other danger noted).

Perception vs Note: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (5) + 16 = 21

Likewise, unless something else happens. . .

Garinol them opens to the other small door, likely a storage area or trash room, and opens it up.

After waiting for a few seconds that nothing seems to happen, "Perhaps it is gone? Lets spread out a bit, just in case, but we might need to move on."

I was trying to edit my post earlier but it got eaten.

Whispering soft words to a sacred prayer of smiting, Garinol simply waits for the Shadow to appear before sending a small beam of light at it, or well, at its general direction.

Ranged Touch vs Shadow: 1d20 + 13 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 13 - 4 = 12
Damage if Undead: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Reflex: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11
+2 if Evil

Not expecting that, the priest takes the full brunt of the blast.

Suddenly, as if by magic, a pair of medium sized manacles appear, clanking loudly on the ground right next to both )Omar and Vrald, and a second later, a powerful voice screams "Reclaim!"

Garinol takes a Move action to search his Haversack for Manacles, drops them, and then utilizes his Conversion Inquisition power of Swaying Word.

Unable to move on the map at the moment

Unseen, Garinol steps up behind Omar, whispering the gentle words of a sacred prayer to create a mystical bond between himself and Omar through the rings they both wear. Casting Shield Other

Understanding the strange curse, "They want to take Vrald." he whispers.

sorry Garinol, can not see you

No worries. :p

Perception: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (1) + 16 = 17
Survivel: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 21
Know Arcana (aid): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17
Know Local (aid): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16

Garinol suddenly becomes invisible, and begins to move in closer to the party.

"Just hold out for a moment longer, Omar, I'm coming. . ." he tries to whisper to his friend.

"I agree. I do not recall any barracks here, so I'm not sure that any other Pathfinders actually live here."

But, before heading back up, he will first take out his journal, and make sure to copy a very basic map of this area, this time, and secondarily, under the effects of his "god-sight", (Detect Magic), do a small circle around the first floor.

Garinol will attempt to slip into the shadows and follow the others in, keeping an eye out as they move through.

Stealth: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (8) + 14 = 22
Perception: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (19) + 16 = 35

"It could be that the dark folk have returned to hurt, not help the captain. Did you not say there was some bad blood between them and the VC's family."

"Not that I know of, but to be honest, I'm not too sure just what the issue was. From what we discovered, Miregrold had been working with the Dark Folk to study some strange element from the Dark Lands, and in exchange for their help, was going to do something. Apparently he had not repaid the favor in time, so they planned to take it out of his hide."

Returning to the other Pathfinders, "We managed to find this. Looks like the implication that they where here is correct."

Survival to Track by Smell, looking for a trail: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (15) + 20 = 35

I'm specifically trying to find a trail from the Lodge to a sewer, as this might help us to discover if the Society itself was maybe in on it (the trail goes into the Lodge), or less likely, if the trail goes somewhere else instead.

"May I suggest, before even proceeding, that we search the grounds outside first. I don't want to believe that the Society is at fault, but it would not be prudent to ignore all possibilities. Not when lives might be at stake."

Even if we don't want to spend too much time, Pumpkin and I could quickly walk a circle a few hundred feet out to see if we catch any Dark Folk scents. With the items left in the sack, I would think both of us should have an idea of what to look for.

"I am not sure that is a good idea. If she is behind it, alerting her that we suspect her directly would doom all those that have been taken. We should investgate the lodge without her knowledge, if possible. If we find nothing, then we should speak to her. Who knows what sorts or traps or magical deceptions she might have access to, but she is not the first Pathfinder official I've investigated, and an organization so rife with corruption, doubtful the last."

"If it is not her, perhaps one of the agents or other leaders, and speaking to her might tip them off. It's unlikely that these Dark Folk enter and leave the lodge itself, not without being noticed. They probably have a hidden passage somewhere close. Unless the Society is in on it."

Just to be clear, the Lodge and the Dark Folk underground chamber are two seperate places, connected through a cave in the basement. Im not suggesting going to that cave, only looking into the Lodge and grounds first, and ruling out the VC.

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"There is little else we can do here, and we are obviously not welcome. I suggest we take his suggestion and continue our search a little closer to home."

"I know the way, but, unfortunately it was prior to me making it a habit to take such detailed notes, so all I have is my memory", (from nearly 4 years ago).

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Well, besides the Lodge, but that seems like a big stretch. Why would we consider going there if no one had played the previous Scenario?

Because Leseige told us they followed the intruders there. Like I said, I wouldn't be surprised if we've been sent on a wild goose chase so that someone had time to set the stage for Olivina's murder to take place somewhere in the manor, knowing we'd eventually be led there to happen upon it. Then I suspect as soon as we arrive, the responsible party will just happen to walk in and shout "Aha!" and implicate the Pathfinder Society in the abduction and murder. I suspect it's not Basia, but someone else who knows the lodge. Maybe another noble looking for a political play, maybe the dark folk looking for revenge.

Did we? I'm either missing it or it was in a spoiler not meant for me.

I see the suggestion to go speak with the VC about who might have cause to kidnap her, which we have already done, and an off handed comment that it's more likely to happen at the Lodge than here. But, without knowing that there is a secret entrance to the Darklands there from the previous scenario, why would anyone consider that?

From what I'm seeing, it sounds like Lesseige did see the intruders <that the swampers said came here> and then chased them off. One of them followed them back to their hiding place, which I guess I didn't see as the Lodge, but rather him specifically not telling us where that was. Seems like a very beating around the bush way of saying that. :P

It just feels too metagamy to me. ha ha. But, I guess we have something else to at least try, so I'm game to head there next.

I kind of feel similar. I'm not keen on just leaving and allowing a known Demon/Devil to continue to do their thing, but as far as I can tell, he is innocent of at least this.

I'm not really sure about the swampers. It sort of feels like they where just there to force the party to use resources as this seems fairly combat light so far.

The theater sort of seems tapped out as well, as far as looking for more clues. I'm not certain, OOC, if we missed something at the theater (or the swamps), or if we found everything and have skipped a location or person somehow completely.

The only thing I can think of is the sewers, since we sort of just did that off screen. Perhaps if Zahra will explain what she saw through her magic, describe the room, or other details besides the dark priestess, there is something we missed there? I'm not sure there was any other details like that, just not clear where else to really look.

Well, besides the Lodge, but that seems like a big stretch. Why would we consider going there if no one had played the previous Scenario?

@ DM: feel free to give us a small nudge. :P

It's odd. From what I recall, from what I recall of The Darkest Vengeance, and it has been a while, there had been two Ustalavian Lodges and Venture-Captians; Basia Kalistoff and Skeldon Miregrold.

Basia was Sheldon's cousin or some relation, but viewed him as a rival and did not like what he was doing with his lodge. It's not entirely clear exactly how much of this was an excuse for a power play, but this was only the set up for the scenario, not the focus, per se. We where sent in to basically investigate Venture-Captain Miregrold and "aquire" his research. Miregrold Manor was his personal home, as well as the official Lodge of Karcau. While that might contain small spoilers for that scenario, this is all in the set up, so I'm less concerned about it spoiling things. Once we got there <things happened>.

At the end, Basia assumes control of Miregrold Manor, which is very strange in my opinion, and is what I was referring to by "politics". Pathfinders are sent in to investigate another Venture-Captain (Sheldon), by a rival Venture-Captain (Basia, who has a personal, not professional dislike), who then somehow strips the first of their personal home somehow and sort of rushes the team out This is why I'm not 100% trusting her. (Not saying she is lying or evil, just that there might be ulterior motives at play here). It was also a little strange that beneath Miregrold Manor, there was a secret pathway directly to the Darklands that just seemed to be left wide open, as far as we knew.

I'll explain this in character to the party as well, I just didn't want to state the same things twice, and felt OOC might serve better if something is slightly off.

Less interested in recieving credit than perhaps helping to explain, "It is true, in the past, it was the Pathfinder Society's leadership that had dealings with the dark folk." And you will have to forgive me, this is one of the few scenarios I have played, but not run, and it has been years, so this might not be 100% accurate.

"From what we discovered, in what short time we had, was that the Society had failed to hold up their part of the bargain, whatever that bargain was, and the Darkfolk took it personally. But,. . . there was also politics involved, Pathfinder politics, and in the end, one Venture-Captain had to fall so that another could rise, . . . legitimately. And now, here we are. I doubt it was the swampers. They did not want to help us. They did not exect us."

"The ones who sent us here in the first place, the theater, the swampers, what other leads do we really have? We did not look to hard in thecsewers. Unless, well, there is really only one place that the Darkfolk come from, that I know of. . ." But going back there seems like it should be outside the scope of this scenario.

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Do I happen to recognize any of their scents? From what we can see of the two masked women, any red hair or possibility that one of them might be our girl?

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Garinol cocks an eye at some of the things his team mates say, but does not contradict them as they speak with the nobleman. Sorry, lots of rolls here.
Sense Motive 1 (DC 20): 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (6) + 14 = 20
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Know Local (aid): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20
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Sense Motive 2 (DC 20): 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (19) + 14 = 33 Sense Motive 3 (DC 20): 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (18) + 14 = 32

"He seems to speak the truth, and I can smell he is irritated rather than fearful." Turning to whisper more to the party "Perhaps a set up?"

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I wonder if out missing noblewoman was invited to join in their... fun, but resisted and was taken because they wouldn't take no for an answer or perhaps she already knew to much for them to let her be.

"There is too much we do not know yet, so it could be any one of a handful of possibilities. My hunch is that Countess Livgrace and Lady Sharnau might have been more than just friends or colleges. It's possible that Olivina wanted out, of the spotlight, of the nobility, of the relationship, who knows, and might have fallen in with this Zeffiro. Through choice or deception." he says with a shrug.

"But, let me reiterate, this is only a hunch, with little evidence to support or suggest against it." I honestly have no idea.

"These statues are so beautiful." Zahra looks around, curiously. "Are there any footprints around here? Perhaps that might tell us more about who vas here. Does it look like the party vas recent?"

Appraise DC 20: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

"Zahra, can you explain to us what it was you saw through your arcane eyes, through the darkness? You mentioned a priestess, but what else did you see? Anything of note? And do you still have that bit of hair?"

If so, I'll attempt to catch a scent of it and focus on that scent in or about the room.

Oh, it seems to confirm what I suspected. Some one has been having fun. Or rather many some ones.

Survival: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17 unless Scent applies

"I'm starting to wonder if she was actually kidnapped. . ." nudging some of the discarded clothing and eyeing the wine bottls and pillows.

Perception (to look around casually): 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (12) + 16 = 28

No, I fully understand. This is exactly why I don't think Shelyn should be Good aligned or have Paladins.
And, this is also exactly why I did that, as the core tenets of my faith say "•I will not abide evil, and will combat it with steel when words are not enough. I do not flinch from my faith, and do not fear embarrassment. My soul cannot be bought for all the stars in the sky." Likewise, straight Paladin code of the deity, not that either of us are Paladins. However, while I wouldn't mind, especially for RP reasons, claiming this site as a bastion of hope for the Silver Crusade or Pathfinder Society, and even spending PP to do so, placing an icon of Sarenrae (or SHELYN!!!) here, in this torture chamber seems, way, way beyond wrong. After the place is cleansed, . . . maybe. If you are okay with us leaving a statement that Shelyn is absolutely ok with the torture and ritual sacrifice to dark gods of people for the sake of art, I shall bow out and allow you to do so. But, I doubt that is what you mean. :P

OOC, I guess I should have been more clear, saying "one would not leave a pretty flower that causes death out in the open for any random passerby to stumble upon and want to have".

Beauty and art are both tools of evil just as much as, if not more than good, and I really do not understand the supposed connection with art and redemption or holiness. Again, speaking OOC here, not in character. The way I view this, in and out of character is, would I leave a trap I spotted, and bypassed there so the next random person to trip and possibly die from when I can choose not to? Not only no, but hell no. Because that would be wrong. Period. Wou7ld I leave an alter to an evil patron intact, when I have the power to destroy it? What possible good can that do? In fact, the more pleasing such an alter appears to be, the more damage it can do. Both short and long term.

Lowering his "man-cowl" slightly, revealing a horribly scarred and mutilated face, "I am no strange to this saying, yes." he offers with a joking smile.

No worries. Im in the military, so happens all the time. And I figure in game, we have a few minutes even with looking at all the tjings in the room as Infernal Healing kicks in.

I must say though, I'm very surprised that others would have a problem destroying an known evil idol, (or alter, or the like). Was not expecting that.

"It is true, nothing short of destroying the Fiend itself will remove his "seeds", but we need not add to his powers and wash our hands of whatever corruption such an unholy icon will bring. For all we know, his alcolytes, if not the Fiend himself may have been watching us through the statue, or this been a focal point for this "temple's" profanity."

That is an interesting arguement.

Garinol looks at the other priest with confusion, uncertain if he is serious or the punchline went completely over his head. "Of corse we destroy idols dedicated demons, devils, and evil. One would not leave a pretty, but poisonous flower out for others to pick up? Or a deadly, but masterfully crafted weapon for a child to play with? Art is not redemption. Offering another soul another chance, an opportunity to walk a harder road is a gift. It requires someone to stand up to the darkness that surrounds the other like a deep black water, and thrust their ooen hand in, offering those that are blind and drowning a chance to help pick themselves up and see the blackness for what it is."

"Redemption is walking into the night to be with those lost in it's embrace, and showing them that everyone needs others to make it back out, if they want to, not making something that might look appealing, and be used for either helping or harming others. When somethings only purpose is to cause pain, or deception, or madness, that thing needs to be destroyed, so that others will not stumble upon it and harm themselves or others, physically or spiritually."

I enjoy philisophical and religious debates, so am interested if Omar or anyone wants to continue this while we wait to move on. If not, cool, but again, I think this is exactly the thing that makes a group of people thrown together develope bonds of trust and friendship. That doesn't mean you have to all agree.
:)

"Superb job, team. I thought a few of us might fall to these,. . . contraptions, but we where able to pull each other back from the brink. I thank you all for your assistance." as he begins to cast a few spells to help bind the remainder of his wounds.

Cure Moderate Wounds: 2d8 + 8 ⇒ (8, 4) + 8 = 20
Cure Light Wounds (x2): 2d8 + 10 ⇒ (5, 8) + 10 = 23

Afterwards he goes to inspect the stains and the rest of the room, unsure if another threat might be lurking.

Know Planes: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23
Know Religion: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26

"I concur. Such an idol should not be left to cause more harm." as he slashes the statue of Alichino until it is destroyed. "Such vileness can not stand, less it's influence still be allowed some foothold in this place, and it call to others."

With that completed, Garinol will move near Omar to investigate the puddle stains, bending down to smell it, both in hopes of perhaps identifying it's source, and perhaps even having something whose scent he might recognize later.

Heal: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (13) + 16 = 29

Before leaving, Garinol, still utilizing his adamantine weapon, will sever the manacled chains in the room, "These will not be used for further torment!" almost as if taking it personally.

The book, however, he finds rather interesting. Firstly, a clue as to what might just be waiting for them later in this horrific temple-mansion, but also because of the play on words, "A Beast I am, it is said, lest a Beast I become."

Before moving onwards, Garinol will again cast Magic Circle vs Evil (on Omar) <80 Mins>, as well as Heroism <80 Mins> and Comprehend Languages <80 Mins> on self.

"Look, a hidden passageway." Before proceeding on, he will inspect the threshold, first scanning it with Detect Magic and then proceeding to look for traps.

Perception: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (15) + 16 = 31 <+ Scent>
Disable Device (if needed): 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (8) + 17 = 25

Looking terribly hurt, Garinol's wounds begin to heal, but slowly, Garinol tries to refocus his mind, blocking out the pain, and press on. It's a gamble, but Zarha is right, one of these must be destroyed soon.

Haste Attack: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (19) + 15 = 34 <possible Crit>
Adamantine, Magic Damage: 1d6 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11
Construct Damage: 2d6 ⇒ (5, 2) = 7
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Attack 1: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (5) + 15 = 20
Adamantine, Magic Damage: 1d6 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10
Construct Damage: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 4) = 7
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Attack 2: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15
Adamantine, Magic Damage: 1d6 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13
Construct Damage: 2d6 ⇒ (6, 3) = 9
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Crit Confirm: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (8) + 15 = 23
Extra Crit Damage: 1d6 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9