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Ram grins in grim delight as the monstrous snake misses bounces off his shield; You will have to do better than that, foul spawn
Press the advantage, friends!

Ram summons the might of Horus and brings his Khopesh down heavily upon the creature;

attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24 Power Attack + Studied target
damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

Ram (following along slowly) finally joins the group, his attention drawn to the wall of Ancient Osiriani. He traces his hands over the stonework, reading portions aloud, then as the urgency of the warning grows his voice grows louder-
"Friends, a dire warning is inscribed on these walls. Woe to those who plunder the treasures in this place for a great army of undead will be called upon"

Know Religion- Ka: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19
Know Religion- who is the forgotten one?: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16

Ram turns to see a creature, moving to some unknown rhythm;
"Rogarch, did you not heed the warning of this place?" Ram snaps his fingers
Will Save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23

know dungeoneering to ID the creature: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9
Ram prepares himself for an attack, holding up his shield and khopesh outstretched.
"You heed my warning creature, disenchant our companions of face our wrath"

Can I study the target just in case combat starts?

A hacking cough escapes Ram's lips and he wipes his mouth with the back of his hand. This foul dust must be getting to me

His unease distracts him from the sudden appearance of the undead and he blinks, seeing his companions surging forward.

Ram utters a prayer to Horus Inspiring Word on Kenji The ever-watchful sun shines bright on you Kenji Ram clangs his Khopesh on his shield and prepares to rush in.

Standard action; Cast Inspiring word. Move action; study target
Ah yes, I see your weakness now...

Hey everyone, apologies for not posting sooner. I've started a new teaching job this past week and have been focused on getting my head around the syllabus.

For the next week and a bit I might be down to one post every two days but I'll aim to get back to more regular posts.

Ram stands to his feet shakily, brushing the remains of the creature off of him. Voices of doubt and despair eat away at him and finds a wall away from the party, muttering hastily to himself.

He faces the wall, hunched, supplicating himself to Horus, praying and arguing with an unseen figure. Horus watches over us, Horus watches everying, the eye of Horus watches us - don't you dare! I will not gamble with you, trade life for life - Horus watches us- the endless sand stings but, I stand strong...

Presently his demeanour changes and the dwarf draws his strength - catching a cough that was odd

When he finally regains composure he stands tall again, broad and strong, rejoining the group;

You are known to these companions? I greet you as a friend
Ram bows; As the sun, so Horus will watch over us.

know religion: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 6 + 2 = 11 (+2 from Monstor Lore)
will: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12
panicked: 2d4 ⇒ (1, 2) = 3

Ram grinds his teeth, choking out a panicked yell and cowers as the thing holds tightly to him.

Ram lets out a growling cry as the creature appears and slams into him, wrapping its writhing body around his sword arm. He wrenches himself around attempting to reverse the grapple;
CMB to reverse Grapple: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16

Can Ram reverse the grapple with an adherer?

Ram harumphs at the lack of movement in the spear as the party moves onwards he makes the sign of Horus, warding himself as he takes a scribbling of the glyph of the god of magic.

By Horus, let us continue

Those who have come before us have surely navigated this maze too-Yes, Jam the door open. Ram is distracted, focused on the guardian; [i]I want to try something...[i]

Ram reaches out and grabs hold of the spear, tugging at it- attempting to wrench it from the statue.
strength: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21

Ram will walk closer to the guardian, studying it with care.
What weapons is the guardian holding?
Ram will try to pull the weapon free if he doesnt think that tampering with the guardian will cause it to attack. What role can I make?

"An obstacle to keep the doors open is agreeable to me, though we should be prepared for the guardian to awaken as soon as you cross the threshold."

If the guardian is inanimate, can we take its weapons before it attacks?

know religion: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21
Is there any other information about the guardian we can glean?
Can we expect more in the next few rooms?

Ram chews thoughtfully on a new clove as he examines the guardian.
Whatever gets us through these Horus-damned gates, though I will not touch the symbol of the god of magic.
He waves dismissively at the symbol Penthesilea holds out.

perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28
perception check for anything of importance in the room

As the Heucava crumbles to dust Ram begins to cough, the cloud of noxious dust causing him to hack up phlegm. Ram spits it into the dust, wiping his mouth with the back of his hand;
It appears... I caught something from those false priests Horus watch over me
Does anyone have something- for me?

When do I start rolling saves?

As the claws of the creature rake at him, Ram grins sourly-
"You will need to do better than that, foul spawn"

casts Inspiring Word on Penthesilea
"Penthesilea, reduce this creature to dust!

Ram keeps his eyes fixed on foe in front of him, shield raised to take the brunt of each attack.
total defence ac = 24. I made a failed fort save in an earlier post

Happy new year everyone!

fort save: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11

Ram lets out an anguished yell of surprise as he is hit by the raking claws;
The priests are quick!

Holding his shield up for a total defence as his allies move around for an attack.
AC=24

Merry Christmas DM and a safe and festive season everyone. :)

Looking forward to getting back into the game.

will save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20
know religion: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21

Ram's eyes narrow as he sees through the veil of the priests, seeing the fleshless, raggedy creatures instead; can Ram study targets before he attacks?
"Friends, it is a trap!

Ram is surprised to see priests still observing in the tomb, he pauses when he sees them; "I greet you as strangers, holy men. This place is dangerous you best leave."

sense motive: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18
Be careful Pirro, something is amiss." Ram steps forward, raising his shield. He questions the priests, asking whether they felt the tomb shake with the appearance of the guardian; "This place is dangerous- have you not felt the quaking? An Akhat has been summoned and a Div attacked us, judged as guilty."

Ram raises his shield, focusing his attention on the priests infront of him.

Are the hieroglyphs Osiriani or Ancient Osiriani?

Ram enters the room cautiously expecting another Akhat to materialise, but when nothing threatens them he begins to explore the room. The dwarf runs his hand across the hieroglyphs, attempting to decipher their meaning. He chews thoughtfully on a fresh clove, going through the teachings from the temple of Horus.

know religion: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11
perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17 or +11 for stonework

"By the Ruby Prince, the meaning of these hieroglyphics eludes me. I am certain there is something here but..." I must go back and study the texts of Horus again

As the creature crumbles Ram huffs, spitting onto the pile of rubble;
"Are we to expect more of these Akhats?"

He takes a drink from the pool, making the sign of Horus before quenching his thirst and wiping a wet hand across his forehead.
"When we are ready, I am with you Rogarch- the narrow passage"

Ram feels the whistling bolts fly past him, seeing them hit the creature with thunder. He grins grimly and attempts to hook his Khopesh around the legs of the creature to trip it.

trip: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12
no aoo since Ram has imp.trip... though I dont know how improved a 5 is, ugh

Have a restful holiday, Drea!

Ram growls in surprise at the appearance of the Akhat, and raises his shield to endure the thunderous attacks. He peers up at the creature from behind his shield, watching, studying its movements.
Horus sees you, guardian

"Rogarch, swing your hammer again- Horus wills it."
Inspiring word on Rogarch. I really have to find better inspiring words :p

Inspiring word 3/5 Remain

As the Div dissolves the room quakes. Ram surges forward towards Drea and Rogarch, looking for the Ankhat, readying himself. He grinds down on the clove between his teeth...

Ram will move 20 feet to chase down the Div.
"You are a coward; desecrating this tomb and fleeing when challenged!" Ram bangs his shield with his khopesh; "Horus sees all."

I was contemplating a bull rush but I don't think I had line of sight to make a charge. Can a Div be rushed or tripped?

will save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17
Ram bites down on the clove between his teeth as he endures the ghostly caress of the Div;
"Wherever you came from foul creature, you will have us to contend with- you and the creature that summoned you. Horus wills it."

Ram will use his move action to study the target: +1 Attach, Damage & a few skills. And he'll use a standard action to speak Inspiring Word to Rogarch.
"Rogarch, muster all your strength on this creature, it will be sent back to the planes it came from."

Ram pushes forward with the party following. His shield is held up in front o him, khopesh outstretched in his right hand. He bites down on a fresh clove and moves through into D2(b) and turns left up the stairs to the elevated area.

I assume the stairs are going up, not down?
Also waiting on the result of the 24 perception roll ;)

are we heading into D2A or back to D1 and then east? Either way, Ram will be upfront with Rogarch

perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (15) + 9 = 24 (+11 for stonework)
With his shield and khopesh out, Ram is ready for whatever surprises this tomb has next.
"Eyes up Drea, we do not know what to expect"

Since I said Ram had sheathed his khopesh to search the room and put his shield on his back I'll spend this round redrawing them. Can I do both or one at a time?

Ram will draw his shield and Khopesh and activate Combat Expertise for this round.
AC goes up to 21

Rogarch looks around wondering about the slight delay.

Ever cheerful she encourages the party to move forward.

"Shall we continue?"

Just waiting on results for a couple of skill check rolls.

perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17
Ram passes through the doorway into what appears to be a library of sorts. His shield is raised and eyes bright as he looks for trouble; That trap has forced us onto another path, perhaps this is path the trap...

Not seeing any immediate threats he will put his Khopesh away. Hoisting his shield onto his back, he picks through a couple of books that haven't disintegrated and begin to pour through them.

Upon finding the papyrus on the floor, holding it up he deciphers the Ancient Osiriani and begins reading out loud;
"this may be of some import- it speaks of a keystone built into the foundations of a structure. The keystone binds Ankhats to the location. Is the keystone something you are aware of? "

What knowledge checks to identify what an Ankhat is? Ram has Religion, and dungeoneering, and a bonus to identifying monster weakness

Ram continues to read out loud; It also talks about secret doors. He turns to his companions; "we must be vigilant about secrets buried within this tomb"

perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28 (+2 for stonework)

There are two doors to the east, one from D8 and one from D7. I'm happy to go D8 as its right there, anyone else have a preference?

Ram turns his back on the confounded trap;
"We will have to find another way around, or attempt this impediment again."

Ram will turn to the other door, looking for traps and listening to anything on the other side.
perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22

As Drea opens the opens door Ram prepares to rush forward but pauses on her command.
Perception DC20: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17
"By the Ruby Prince, why are you in my way Drea, I see nothing..."

He spits angrily into the hallway, his clove-blackened saliva making a puddle on the ground. Cursing himself for not seeing the danger that Drea points out.

As Drea attempts to make the passage safe he muses to himself;
[b]"If this way is barred, perhaps we can find another way around.

Ram lowers his voice as he examines the northern door.
"It seems someone has already been through here, if we move quickly we may be able to catch them- "

Ram tries the northern most door in an effort to bust through it;
"Drea, please see to this door..."

Ram busts through the broken door with a burst of splinters. He plucks bits of timber from his beard as he walks around the room.
"If they did not know we were coming, they know now."
Glancing around the room, looking for anything of value or interest.

perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23
perception = 25 for stonework

Whats the roll for pushing or breaking the door down?

"Shall we give it a push?"

"and to think, a door is what hinders this quest. Drea, if you can not open the door I am sure it will splinter with a bit of effort"

know(religion): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13
"Then let us push forward. Perhaps they have met their fate at the undead hands of the tomb."

I vote north

Yep, healed for full
Ram lets out an enraged growl as the zombie slams into him.
Stepping forward and bringing his khopesh down on the remaining Zombie.

attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23
damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

"Ah, the undying creatures trapped in these tombs- let us put you to rest.?

Ram moves up with his shield raised for protection, hooking his Khopesh around the legs of the closest creature to trip it (result vs CMD, no aoc due to Improved Trip
trip: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

In conversation on the way to the temple; "By Horus, a rival group. What motives do they have that contradict our own? and What did you do to attract the attention of Hypaxes? "
As they approach the temple Ram quietens down but indicates he wishes to ask more questions at a more appropriate time.

Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 28
religion: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

"The temple has not crumbled like the others here- something is keeping it from yielding to the incessant sand."

Upon encountering the skeletal creatures at the entrance of the temple;
Ram rushes forward, turning left and right to see the skeletal creatures crumble at the hands of his allies, he searches for one that remains standing...
"By the Ruby Prince, these creatures are dust with just a look"

attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17
damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

sense motive: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27

Ram wrinkles his nose at the groveling of the thug; "By Horus, I believe he has given us as much as he knows." Turning to his new companions he chews thoughtfully on a clove; "Who is Velriana Hypaxes? Is that a name I should be familiar with?"

"I thank you for the assistance, the sands of the desert sands have caused more irritation than the scratch, but again I thank you, friend."

Ram gathers himself and trundles over to the wounded thug.
"We should question him, then turn him over to the guards- Horus will judge him"

Ram puts away his Khopesh and shouts up to the sniper;
"You up there, your friends are running scared. Whoever sent you on this fools' errand did not expect you to live! Come down and we will talk- the alternative is the land of the dead."

Ram is attempting to intimidate the sniper to surrender.
intimidate: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

Ram moves through Drea's square to flank the blue thug, it must be about to keel over
"You do not know the trouble you are in; resign yourself to your chosen fate"

Attack: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 6 + 1 = 8
damage: 1d8 + 3 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 1 + 1 = 7

+1 for inspire (compentance bonus) & +1 Guidance (divine bonus). I assume they stack for the damage roll

uh oh, is that a fumble?

If the blue thug survives then Ram will attack, if he is taken out Ram moves south & west 20ft and attacks the next closest thug.

Ram swings his Khopesh to attack the thug;
attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14
damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10