When the bone golem tries to prevent Wyatt's escape, Sir Ninn leans forward on his toes and begins looking for a weakness. "I don't think this thing is a guardian anymore. It shouldn't be trying to stop Wyatt like that!"
Waiting to see whether Ironshanks kills the big guy.
Stand in the way of the bone golem so it can't block the door.
Bullrush a wolf out of the way to try to create a diagonal through which to slip.
Aid Another against the wolves to either boost someone's Bullrush attempt or their AC as they soak AOO.
Wyatt has a +5 to bullrush at that.
I'm planning to soak up the damage. It will most likely keep attacking me, since it's mindless. If it doesn't attack me again this round, then change in plans.
"Our elven friend is not wrong. Our focus should be on leaving rather than fighting!" Sir Ninn spreads turns sideways to the bone creature and spreads his feet wider, "Wyatt hasn't actually left the tomb yet, his plan might still work."
"If Wyatt is right, they will probably just attack the closest creature. Let that be me!" Sir Ninn moves forward, blocking the enemy from reaching the walkway. "I will draw their attacks, while the rest of you escape the room. Whatever you do, don't attack back!"
Sir Ninn nods as Kaya reasons out the pairings, "I agree with your logic on Meadow Grass and Tranquil Shadow. However, I wonder what an eagle would do with stories? Aren't griffins intelligent creatures, though?"
Sir Ninn stares down the hallway for a few seconds, letting his gaze pass over every statue. "You are quite an impressive scholar, Kaya. That detail escaped me."
Very busy, only thing for me to do is mark off wand charges.
"It just occurred to me, perhaps I have been a little remiss in my duties. while everyone else is checking for secret doors or magic, I haven't been making sure that there's no evil presences tainting this sacred place."
Adding detect evil to the procedure for checking each room, and will go back to previous rooms when/as possible.
Sir Ninn nods to Kaya, then skips over to Pavo and works his body through a couple of push ups, squats and jumping jacks. "That's the drink in your blood. You should consider working out with me each morning. It'll be good for your body and soul."
That's more a function of who said yes to you. Good point, and good catch though. Thank you for the reminder. Practically speaking it's been 4 rooms (about to be 5.) So it's 5 x whomever says yes.
Nobody said yes, so I assumed just Sir Ninn. Marking 5 charges.
Adrenaline rushes through the little gnome's body, helping him force a log into place, despite the fact that it's far larger and heavier than his tiny frame.
If I remember correctly, putting the alexandrite gem in an area of deeper darkness will return the overlapping area to its original light level. Whereas putting the gem in an area of darkness will bring the light level up to the gem's, as if the darkness wasn't there.
Edit: I remembered incorrectly. The effect I was thinking about is a function of the daylight spell specifically, rather than a general effect of light/darkness interaction.
I might be just as good at Appraise as Pavo is at Sleight of Hand, and everybody can aid this way, since it is not a trained only skill.
After a few minutes following Pavo's instructions, Sir Ninn begins to remember some training he received on a previous mission, and starts working on another piece of pottery.
"I will need everyone's help, but I should be able to put the rest of these back together."
Take 10 for 12 Appraise, 13 if you allow my archaeological expert boon to count.
Sir Ninn takes one look at the enormous puzzle of broken pottery and immediately smiles, "This will just take a little patience and precision--both basic skills that they taught everyone at the monastery!"
The little gnome plops down on the floor, pulling out a jeweler's lens and several differently sized tweezers, and begins examining pieces.
Once Ironshanks finishes checking the door, Sir Ninn approaches him, "Perhaps we should risk a less thorough search in the future? That may be too much time to spend on every door?
The gnome retrieves a couple of wands and uses them on himself, then offers each to his companions. "Even though that ghost didn't seem dangerous, perhaps we should still be cautious?"
Offering protection from evil and bless weapon . Will recast both before opening each new room.
Sir Ninn grabs one ankle on the nearest monster, and looks at Pavo. "We should at least make sure these ogres can't cause anymore trouble, but Kaya's advice is wise."
When the ogres attack instead of leaving peacefully, Sir Ninn's fist delivers a sickening crunch to the enemy's kneecap. "I will do what I can to avoid killing you, but you can not remain here."
No specific adventuring prep, though she is willing to offer her significant experience with magic and help others if they have wands or scrolls they need cast upon them now or as they approach the site.
Sir Ninn would ask Kaya and Telka to read his scrolls, and hold onto any they can cast: lesser restoration, remove paralysis, and resist energy.
Sir Ninn rushes up next to Ironshanks, but it takes his shorter, armored legs a bit more effort. He takes a guarded stance, but tries not to offer any threat. "We are here to cleanse and restore this place. If you intend to desecrate it, then I must ask you to leave."
The gnome approaches the Spire Clan leader next. "Sir Lake at Dawn? Sir Ninn de Hawtey. Honored to meet you."
The paladin brushes out some folds in his surcoat, drawing attention to his coat of arms. "I'm the first knight in the de Hawtey family, you know. First one to go to the monastery, too. So we didn't have a coat of arms."
Sir Ninn stops talking a moment, rubbing a hand over his eyes. "I had to figure out how to honor my family, even though I was doing something they never would. Especially my great-grandfather, Fizzwizzet de Hawtey. He was counting on me to apprentice with him. Especially since neither my father nor his father had any interest in the food coloring business. There's only so much you can do to turn porridge pink. And not much money either."
The gnome smiles, and continues, "It was a challenge, but I pray I chose well. Have you ever been afraid to let down your family, too?"
Seeing Memory Tender alone and looking around the room for a minute, Sir Ninn approaches her. "My Lady, Sir Ninn de Hawtey at your service."
The gnome waits for her response before continuing, "I was just thinking about one of my knight's trials. An ill wind had blown all night before we set out, and many thought it a bad omen. But our duty had not changed with the weather, and honor kept us committed to our duty. And in the end, the wind changed as it always has, and our trial was successful."
After a minute, Sir Ninn asks, "Perhaps our own situation now is similar?"
Sir Ninn approaches the hooded figure slowly, waiting to speak until the man acknowledges him. "Togimal in Shadow? Sir, your clan once helped me strengthen my mind against magical attacks, and I have remembered their kindness and wisdom ever since. I am eternally grateful, and would be honored with an opportunity to repay your gift, Sir."
Crunch:
Influence Togimal in Shadow
Diplomacy:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17
Sir Ninn has a convention boon called "Sacred Trust". Here is the relevant text:
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Sacred Trust: Choose one of the Shoanti clans listed below and gain the related benefit. Cross the other six clan entries off this Chronicle sheet.
Moon Clan: You gain a +1 bonus on Will saves.
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Unfortunately, there is no flavor text to explain the story behind it.
Sir Ninn looks Venture Captain Valsin directly in the eye while speaking, "It would be an honor to atone for these transgressions. What resources can the Society bring to bear, in order to restore the Muschkal Sepulcher to its rightful condition and offer reparations to the Shoanti Quahs?"
Sir Ninn, I like your use of the Amulet of Mighty Fists. Sneaky way to add a bit of damage to your build.
Thank you. This will actually be my first scenario with the amulet. The plan is to do non-lethal damage whenever possible, then Swift action lay on hands to simultaneously heal damage from myself and the enemy.
