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"Let's take the notes, and the seed I suppose," Nethen agrees. "I don't like the look of it, but if this Jarin thinks it might be useful then we should take it with us, but carefully."

Raktar looks cautiously through the door, feeling the damp warmth on his face. "What's that?" he asks, pointing at the big seed thing sitting on the table.

Raktar stands ready at the top of the stairs, waiting for Olimpia to return. "No point raising the alarm before need to. Might as well see what we're up against before we go in swinging," he says to the others.

"Maybe we just go around and look for another way to go. No point causing a disturbance and making ourselves a target unless we really have to," Raktar suggests. "We walked past a few other doors, maybe we check those out first and take on this pair if we really have to?"

Raktar to the rescue. I have Knowledge (planes) at +18 so I can't fail the Aid Another check to help Dilana.

Raktar follows the others, his chainsaw at the ready. The fumes rising from the pool below make his eyes water, but he can make out the creature gamboling through the liquid. "Looks like some kind of demon," he whispers to the others.

"We should check that other door," Raktar says, motioning towards the closed door at the far end of the barracks.

Raktar grips his chainsaw just in case it goes wrong, and nods to Dilana. "Give it a try."

"Take a peek in?" Raktar whispers as Elrys reports the noises she hears beyond the door. "Or shall we look round the corner?" he asks, pointing further down the corridor.

"I agree. I'm sure there are plenty of things here that we'd like to turn off but it'll be a big giveaway that someone is here and messing with the place," Raktar says.

Raktar visibly recoils as the wave of heat from the room washes over him. "It's like a thousand forges all at working temperature," he says as he tries to peer through the heat haze. He spots the demons that Dilana points out, which remain unbothered by their presence.

"Let's get through here quickly, before we melt or before those demons decide they don't like us," he suggests.

Sorry team, with Christmas and work and being sick I haven’t had time to post.
Still feeling rubbish, hope to get back to posting next week.

"More rockets Luthor?" Raktar asks with a smile. "This way?" he suggests, pointing south.

Sorry about the lack of posting, work issues. Raktar would normally cast blessing of fervor at the beginning of combat rather than as a pre-buff due to it's short duration. If there's a surprise round then blessing of fervor is an ideal use of that, so I'll do that and let Elrys cast something else.

Before we go in I'm going to cast a few buffs: lead blades, shield of faith and keen edge.

As they approach the door Raktar mutters a few words to Brigh, readying himself for what's to come. "Ready when you are," he says to the others, gripping his chainsaw tightly.

Having read the item more closely it doesn't stack with the spell lead blades which is a low level spell I cast pretty often. I'm happy for you to keep it Olimpia, I'll stick with the spell.

"Do it Luthor, I can't think of anyone that deserves being blown up," Raktar replies before turning to Elrys. "Is that what that does? I think Olimpia wants that one, but maybe there'll be one I can buy in the city."

I'm happy with your purchases Elrys. If we're going shopping I'd like to see if I can find a gravity clip, and somewhere to recharge my pile of batteries.

Raktar looks over the new equipment but sees nothing he needs.

"We should get moving, and strike at the League as quickly as we can," he suggests.

HP: 1d8 ⇒ 2

Oracle 15
HP - 5 + 2 (Con) + 1 (FC)
Skill points - Heal, Knowledge (planes), Knowledge (religion), Perception
Background skill points - Craft (armour), Craft (weapons)
Favoured class bonus - HP
BAB - +11/+6/+1
Saves - Fort +5, Ref +5, Will +9
Spells known - +1 5th level (breath of life), +1 6th level (blade barrier), +1 7th level (regenerate)
Spells per day - +1 6th level, +1 7th level
Feat - Iron Will
Revelation - Iron Constitution
Revelation development - Armour Mastery (reduce ACP by one, increase max Dex by one), Dance of the Blades (+1 attack with metal weapons after moving 10ft), Iron Skin (twice per day), Vision in Iron (use as greater scrying)
Curse development - immune to nauseated

Raktar powers down his chainsaw as the traitorous bodyguard and the robots all fall still, the floor of the chamber now spattered with oil and blood. He moves alongside Elrys, ready to protect her in the event of another betrayal. He looks carefully at the Sovereign as Elrys begins her magic, watching for any sign that he might attack while she tries to help him.

As the crackling baton comes swinging towards Raktar he quickly activates his armour, plates of adamanatine spreading across his arms, legs, and neck. The blow stings slightly but Raktar pushes on through the pain.

Immediate Action to activate my smart armour, which in conjunction with the +2 AC from blessing of fervor takes my AC to 29. As such the first hit misses and the second hit doesn't confirm. By my reckoning I take 17 damage from the second hit, reduced to 15 by my DR. I also assume that I don't need to make a save as I'm not critted.

Bolstered by Elrys' magic Raktar strides forward as he activates his chainsaw, the chain roaring as he brings his weapon down at the nearest gearsman.

Taking +2 to hit/AC/Ref from blessing of fervor, Swift Action to activate my chainsaw, Move Action to move 20ft, Standard Action to attack yellow.

Chainsaw attack: 1d20 + 27 ⇒ (11) + 27 = 38
Damage: 3d6 + 26 ⇒ (3, 3, 4) + 26 = 36

Raktar curses the inevitable collapse of the dialogue before thrusting out his right hand to call his chainsaw out of it's interdimensional storage. The weapon appears to form out of clockwork and cogs as it materialises in his grip and Raktar utters a short prayer as a burst of silver light spreads across the party.

Free Action to use my glove of storing to retrieve my chainsaw, Standard Action to cast blessing of fervor on evreryone.

You know, when you make a big map with lots of opponents there is a real temptation to make sure combat takes place, :)

Seems like a waste otherwise.

Raktar enters the throne room with the others, looking around appraisingly at the Sovereign's guardians and pets, returning their inquisitive stares. He keeps his hands at his sides and his mouth shut as they approach the throne.

Yep, ready to go.

HP: 1d8 ⇒ 3

Oracle 14
HP - 5 + 2 (Con) + 1 (FC)
Skill points - Heal, Knowledge (planes), Knowledge (religion), Perception
Background skill points - Craft (armour), Craft (weapons)
Favoured class bonus - HP
BAB - +10/+5
Saves - Fort +4, Ref +4, Will +
Spells known - +1 7th level (particulate form)
Spells per day - +1 6th level, +3 7th level
Mystery spell - statue

"I will fight him if he can't be convinced with words," Raktar says, feeling that he would have the best chance of defeating the Sovereign in single combat.

Raktar stands and watches as Elrys engages Kul-inkit in conversation, trusting her to know what to say and how to say it without his intervention. Keeping his hands loose at his sides - away from his weapons but ready in case everything goes wrong - he studies Kul-inkit's bodyguards.

That's a big step Elrys, congrats. What's your specialty?

Elrys is our diplomatic lead, it's definitely not me. I'm keen to try the weapons-sheated approach first.

”Agreed. There could be anything up here and we don’t want to run into things unprepared,” Raktar says as Olimpia slips away.

My preference would be to start with C31 and the rooms surrounding it.

I think we need to explore more, I don't think we know enough about what's nearby to head straight for the Black Sovereign or the Technic League.

"Let's check these doors first," Raktar suggests, pointing at the two doors next to where they came in.

I'll check the door to C37a first, then the door to C38.

"Let's grab all this stuff and get out of here before something else tries to find out what all the noise was," Raktar suggests. While the others gather up the loot he drags the robot remains into Ghartone's lab and stuffs them under workbenches and into boxes to try to hide the evidence of their passing.

Raktar keeps quiet until he's sure the giants are out of earshot before turning to Elrys with a smile, clapping her on the shoulder. "That was some quick thinking, we could have been in real trouble," he says by way of congratulations.

He slings his hammer back on his pack and begins looking around for what Ghartone might have been hoarding. "We'll have to tidy up these bits," he says, looking around at the bits of robot and Ghartone's body. "What is all this stuff?" he asks, looking at all the tech.

Nice work Elrys!

Raktar keeps his hammer ready as a loud voice calls from the other side of the door. He's about to look round for someone to reply when Elrys calls back in the same rumbling language. Raktar keeps quiet, his hammer at the ready just in case whatever Elrys said didn't keep the giants from coming in.

Not sure if everyone is taking it into account but you all have a combined +6 to hit and damage rolls, and +3 all saves if it matters, from buffs.

Thanks Elrys, I missed that. Where is the other +3 to hit and damage from? I got the +3 from inspiring good hope but not the other buff.

As the robots start to stir Raktar steps between them, swinging his hammer in a wide arc to disable one before it can reach full wakefulness.

I'll take the additional attack from blessing of fervor. Free Action to 5ft step, Full Round Action to full attack black (with excess attacks going against pink if needed.

Hammer attack: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (16) + 15 = 31
Damage: 2d6 + 20 ⇒ (3, 4) + 20 = 27

Hammer attack: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (20) + 15 = 35
Damage: 2d6 + 20 ⇒ (2, 2) + 20 = 24
Confirm?: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (3) + 15 = 18
Extra damage?: 4d6 + 40 ⇒ (6, 2, 2, 5) + 40 = 55

Hammer attack: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 21
Damage: 2d6 + 20 ⇒ (1, 2) + 20 = 23

With things having gone noisy Raktar decides that they need to keep any other guards off their backs for now. With an appeal to Brigh for her protection he conjures a wall of whirring cogs across the doorway.

I'll take the +2 AC and attack from blessing of fervor. Standard Action to cast wall of clockwork across the doorway as indicated, extending it 5ft along the wall. It provides cover from attacks from the other side and anyone trying to move through it takes 10d6 damage (DC 20 Ref save for half).

As Olimpia returns, her blade bloodied, Raktar utters a prayer to Brigh, asking for her aid in their upcoming struggle.

Standard Action to cast blessing of fervor on everyone.

Realising that the roar of his chainsaw would likely bring every guard in the building running Raktar reaches over his shoulder and readies his earthbreaker. He looks over at Elrys as she readies her bow, then glances meaningfully at Olimpia and makes his stabbing gesture again, suggesting that she might want to make another attempt.

Seeing Olimpia return with an unbloodied blade Raktar looks confused. He readies his own weapon quickly, just in case they've been noticed.

GM - what's the ambient noise level like up here? If I fire up my chainsaw is it going to be noticed?

Over his embarrassment at realising that everyone can in fact see him, Raktar creeps as quietly as his armour and his heavy feet will allow. As the door opens and he sees the Technic League man standing obliviously, he mimes sneaking and then stabbing, hoping that the group will understand his suggestion to ambush the man.

Stealth, invisible: 1d20 + 1 + 20 ⇒ (7) + 1 + 20 = 28

With the others invisible and the many enemies around forcing them to be quiet Raktar isn't sure how he can communicate effectively with the rest of the group. "Lots of robots that way," he whispers, pointing down the corridor before realising that no-one can see his hand. "We're either going to have to sneak past them or take them apart, and I think we haven't got far enough that we can risk being discovered."

Yeah, I think I was pro-invisibility and hesitant on the silence given how it would affect our casting.

"Agreed. If we can sneak past them all the better, let's leave the silence for emergencies. It might make spellcasting harder than it needs to be," Raktar suggests.

Raktar sees, and smells, the room full of giants and cautiously backs out of the room. "Six giants," he tells the others. "They look asleep so we might be able to sneak past them but if we end up in a fight it's going to make a hell of a racket."

I really enjoyed the D&D movie. I haven't kept up with the 5e rules so some of the finer points might have passed me by but I liked that it was very definitely a D&D movie with it's particular spells and things, rather than just a generic fantasy movie with the D&D name on it.

I'm back from Mexico (24 hours later than planned thanks to a cancelled flight) but I'm on holiday in Turkey next week on a long-postponed trip that should have happened in Spring 2020 but, well, you know...

I doubt I'll be able to post as it's a holiday with the kids and in-laws so please bot me as needed and I'll return (again) on June 5th.

Raktar feels his gorge rise at the stench emanating from the room beyond the secret door. Gritting his teeth he moves towards the door and looks through before stepping into the space beyond.

Raktar picks up on Luthor's signal, acknowledging with a tilt of his head. Keeping an eye on the guards, he moves as nonchalantly as possible towards the concealed door.