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Guys, after much consideration I have decided that, unfortunately, I am going to withdraw Ardash from this campaign. While the other party members have been really great, and chill you've been doing a fine job running things, I'm just having an awful hard time keeping up with the story with the erratic posting rate. We all have our real lives to deal with and, trust me, I am no different. But this is more of a personal preference and I hope you all can continue on and run the length of this thing without your friendly neighborhood android.

I really have enjoyed some of our RPing and combat here, especially the decontamination chamber, that was fun. And I hope I get a chance to play with you all again sometime down the road. Until then, take care.

Full disclosure for me: I will probably end up looking for a Giantslayer game to get into, since that AP looks right up my alley!

Happy adventuring,

Ardash aka SBI

Spearheading the group, Ardash peers into the opening after being prompted by the others.

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17

Knowledge Nature?: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

Ardash grunts as the strange skeleton's claw slashes him deeply across his bicep.  He drops his shortbow, drawing his greatsword and takes a mighty overhand chop at the creature.

Power Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Damage: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (5, 2) + 7 = 14

...only to have the creature quickly dodge to the side.

A decision having finally been made, Ardash wastes no time in leading the party to left, skirting the skirmish as quietly as possible. Knocking an arrow to his shortbow, he scans the terrain ahead for any threats.

Stealth: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24
Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12

Ardash looks impassively at the rest of the party members, waiting for them to make a decision. He draws his shortbow and knocks an arrow, in case the party decides to engage.

Rolling in the case we decide to attack.
Firing at the closest non-robot creature: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1

After Criek returns and describes the scene, "If we assist the automatons, what guarantee do we have that they won't immediately turn on us? Although, if they are agents of the Technic League, I would welcome the battle." His eyes shimmer at that last remark.

Considering the party has come to blows with both sides of the current skirmish, Ardash will hold his position. He will only join the fray if other party members involve themselves in the battle.

Once the conflict is over, however, he will certainly move to investigate the matter.

"I will not commit to this exchange until the allegiance of the automatons is known to us. What do the say?"

Criek's eyes: also a good indicator of not being human.

Especially the part where they're just above a furry, whiskered snout.

Har har har. We got a jokester over here!

I wanted to post this before I forget: Ardash doesn't have irises so that's probably a pretty clear indicator that he isn't human.

Not sure that it matters, but I forgot to add my favored enemy bonus (+2 atk/dmg) against the robot.

Unfortunately, I don't think it would make sense in-character for Ardash to delay, since he was poised and ready to assault the threat once it presented itself.  D'oh!

Reacting slower than some of the others, Ardash realizes that the threat is coming from behind the party. He quickly navigates through the others to stand in front of the automaton, hoping to put an end to the threat before it can harm the other party members.

Power Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14
Damage: 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (3, 3) + 7 = 13

Posting from my phone as usual, so if someone could move Ardy I would appreciate it!  Sharae, thanks for the buff!  I'll be sure to use it next round if the bot is still moving, haha.

Yes, for the love of Asmodeus, please start rolling our initiatives in your combat posts.  It would just save us all so much time.  Just have them written out in a word document and copy and paste when needed.  That is what I do for most of my rolls.  Also, I think the map has some people confused.  Are we moving from east to west or west to east?  Either way, Ardash is where I want him to be, between the threat and the rest of the party.

Initiative: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Ardash maintains his ground, holding the front line and eagerly awaiting slicing his sword into the circuitry of the hostile construct.

"Careful rat-friend, it seems you have set off some sort of warning device. What does the voice say?" Ardash readies his greatsword and makes to attack anything hostile that comes through the doors.

Ardash stays where he is, front and center. Held action to power attack anything hostile that comes within melee range.

Great! Profile has been updated. Also, going to wait until the results of that spectacular disable device roll before posting actions for Ardash.

Does anyone object to Ardash taking the chain shirt before we move on?

"Yes, good work rat-friend. I could make use of that armor."

A very minor upgrade for Ardash, please speak up if you feel you could use it more.

Ardash echoes Sharae's sentiments, "Yes, let us focus on the living before we address the dead."

Ardash follows silently as the group decides to look into the moldy body anyway. He watches keenly, interested in seeing the results of Criek's bomb.

Confused by Valia's actions, but interpreting them as meaning there is danger, Ardash cuts off any conversation and swiftly makes for the door.  After obtaining his weapons, he quickly dashes after Valia, pacing him all the way back to the Foundry.  Seeing him pull open the doors and rush in, Ardash slows his pace, drawing his greatsword.  Cautiously approaching the Foundry, he cracks the door open and peers inside.  "Where is the danger?" He asks Valia as quietly as he can muster.

Having sated his curiosity at the fighting pits, Ardash also looks to rendezvous with the group.  He waits for his turn to report on his findings, "The citizens seem to be agitated, and some suffer from headaches, which I observed previously in the town proper.  Also, for reasons unknown to me, the guards appear to be hesitant to enforce any regulations and are maintaining their position." 

He looks to Anody, a cold glare in his eyes, "If the Technic League is preparing for an attack on the town then we must prepare ourselves for battle."

Asking around and conversing with others for the latest gossip seems very out of character for Ardash, so, with your permission of course, I'd rather make a perception check as I imagine Ardash would be watching the gamblers intently and listening in on whatever conversions he can.

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25

Whilst taking in the scene at the fighting pits, Ardash will keep an ear open for anything involving the Technic League as well as that strange light he investigated at the refuse yard and failed to gain any information on.

Ditto for Varknarnost Kettlewidget.

Having no qualms with the rules and regulations of the establishment, Ardash follows suit, handing over his bow and large sword.  He gives his drink token to Valia, anticipating him to be the type that enjoys these types of indulgences.  If the party is lead directly to meet with Ulreth, Ardash will accompany them, on guard at all times, even without his weapons.

If it appears the party will be partaking in some of the games of chance, Ardash, uninterested in those, will make his way to the area where they host the 'dire rat fights and fisticuffs', intrigued by the bizarre practice of betting while lives are potentially at stake.  He watches with flat shimmering eyes, trying to discern exactly what the appeal of this sort of sport could be.

Ardash thanks Val for her meal and her hospitality. En route to the Silver Hall he acts as a sentry of sorts, opting to keep watch over the others as they enjoy themselves. He will donate his gambling chip to whomever wants it, favoring anyone who seems to be having less than ideal luck at the gambling table.

Silver Hall perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15

I agree we check out the casino. Sorry I've been silent in town. I'm trying to play up the silent android angle and I also feel like he wouldn't be very materialistic, so he probably won't do any shopping or claim any gear unless someone actually points out to him directly that it would be an upgrade for him.

But I guess that'll have to wait until it is made clear to the rest of the group that Ardash is actually an android. Until then he is content with the treasure going towards the benefit of the group and its members.

I'm too lazy to Google. Never heard of water crystals or water blessing. Please explain :)

Diplo aid: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (4) - 1 = 3

Ardash attempts to aid in Anody's plea for assistance, but in doing so does more damage than good.

Fitting, being an android and all, hah.

Having no emotional connection to the townspeople of Torch, Ardash will assist with the physical task of loading the bodies into the cart and serve as stoic honor guard as they make their way to the town hall.

He maintains his silence throughout the exchange, breaking it only if any mention of the Technic League should come up. In that case, he listens intently, asking a flurry of questions to garner as much knowledge about their machinations as possible.

Emerging from subterranean hell with the others, water running down his chest and neck in rivulets, Ardash thanks Sharae for the healing as her curative magicks surge through his body, his posture and demeanor instantly improving.

"I will assist you with whatever you require, professor.  A short period of rest and recovery before returning to the metal halls.  Our work is not yet complete."

Beaten and broken, Ardash stays near the middle of the pack.

Currently at 1 HP.

His bright eyes immediately bursting open as Sharae' healing energies surge through his body, Ardash stands, surveying the situation. More of those vicious creatures were coming and they had to return to the Biolock.

He rushes with the others back to the concealing chamber known as the Biolock. After the door is safely closed and the threat of danger has passed, Ardash looks to Sharae, "Thank you for restoring me. It seems we are at an impasse. There is a very low probability that we could make it past those monstrosities with our lives. No matter what we choose to do next, I am in need of rest."

That's what happens when I post on the go, haha.

stabilize: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22

Yep, that brings me to -4.

Ardash thanks Ayla for freeing him from the sticking ground only to crumble shortly after due to a savage blow from one of the beasts tentacles.

Ardash would greatly appreciate a hand, haha.

After cycling the doors, Ardash was glad to have their party reunited once more.  As they emerged into the bizarre surroundings, Ardash advanced with caution, not trusting their surroundings.  As the others discussed possible reasons for their new surroundings, he couldn't help believe that they had been transported and that they were no longer under Torch.

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9

Caught off guard by the creature bursting from the ground, the tentacle slashes him deeply across the chest.  That would put me at 4/13 HPs... ouch!

Reflex save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Caught off guard by the heavy blow, Ardash finds himself stuck to the sandy floor.

Initiative: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

Home sick today. I'll get a post up tomorrow. Sorry guys.

Is our plan to cycle the doors again to get Valia through viable?

Ardash will help those who were blinded find their way and do what he can to tend to those who are sickened.  Is it possible to make a heal check to cure the sickened condition? If so... Heal: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

"Yes, it would appear we have been separated from Valia.  If we move everyone into the cooridor beyond, I could reactivate the mechanism to reopen the doors (Can we still access the card slot?).  I am impervious to the effects of the mist and I would simply avert my eyes to avoid being blinded."

Fort: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20

Ardash manages to shut his eyes as the lights flare on, and while the mist fills his lungs it appears to have no effect on him. Immune to poison via construct traits.

"It appears our assumptions were incorrect. The voice... What does it say?"

Perception to aid Sharae: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18

"I agree with your assessment that red usually indicative of danger, but it seems this is our only path deeper into the complex." Spotting the slot, "One of those cards from Sef may provide us access."

Ardash will attempt to open the door and if unable, he will wait for the card to be inserted into the slot before trying again. He will be the first to enter the red room, tense and alert for any signs of danger.

Perception for the room once the door has been opened: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16

Kn. Nature: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15

Ardash stands vigilant with the others. He maintains his silence, preferring to hear the results of the others investigations before adding his opinions on the matter.

"I would advise against detonating an explosive device, for the resulting blast would surely alert any hostile entities of our presence."

Thinking the matter settled, Ardash will advance to the second set of doors and peer through them, scanning the environs.

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12 To assist Criek's roll.

"This is an unfamiliar place and I am not certain the Technic League has traversed these caverns (unless we've had proof of the contrary that I am forgetting?).  If we do find evidence of their influence within these metal walls, then all artificial life we find will be cleansed of their influence or purged from this world."

Ardash turns his shimmering gaze to Valia, "Outright termination is excessive until we learn it's allegiance. If nothing else, I would prefer to ensure it's deactivation.  I would relish the knowledge that there isn't the possibility of it coming to life and harming innocents."

Afterwards he turns his gaze skyward, "These light sources intrigue me as well.  They seem to be mechanical in nature as opposed to magical.  I would ponder the source of their power and the method by which they operate."

(Just trying to enhance the amount of Ardash babble a bit here folks.  Just let me know if it is too much and I will dial it down a bit, haha.)

Yeah, I think we've briefly touched upon the issue earlier. The way I see it, he is an android, but to him that is normal, so he's not prancing around with a big sign on his back. So if someone were to ask him, he would tell them, but he's not going to go out of his way to make it known to all.

It would be like if Anody showed up and starting yelling at the top of his lungs, "Hey look everyone, I'm a gnome!" That would just be silly.

The issue will be made plain the first time Ardash uses his nanite surge ability and his tattoos glow like a torch. :)

Ardash has darkvision so he doesn't require a light source.

Once he spots the carving, Ardash will bring it to the attention of the rest of the group, "A message perhaps?  Maybe from our lost professor, as that would be the first initial of his given name?"

As usual Ardash joins Valia on the front lines.  He tenses as the voice booms from seemingly nowhere.  Realizing that understanding this language would prove invaluable, he also expresses interest in tutoring from the professor.  "Yes, if you have the time, I would also seek training in this language.  We must act upon any advantage presented to us, and your proficiency will be a boon to us all."

Upon seeing the robot, all other thoughts leave Ardash as he focus becomes wholly absorbed in inspecting the automaton.  Is there any knowledge Ardash could gain considering his background as a galvanic saboteur?

Kn. Arcana: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18

"These doors are glaucite, an alloy of steel and adamantium."

Ardash considers the others, the metallic sheen in his eyes visible in the dim light, "I see no reason why we can't investigate further while our breathing enchantment is still active.  I would prefer to not find the professor deceased as these others.  Haste in completing this task is vital."  He says that last with a tone of finality and turns to the glaucite doors, pushing them open, scanning the chamber beyond.

Perception on the area beyond the metal doors: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28

Yep, going the switch-hitter ranger route, as it seemed like a mechanically sound build. I appreciate that it alleviates some of the feat issues so I didn't feel pigeonholed into human.