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Vassago is at a loss as to what to exactly to do with "5", but he does not feel that they should leave him here.

Sebastian, I will need your help. We may have to drag it out of here with us. Where to will largely depend on ... <sighs> ...E.

He yells to be heard. E! WE NEED TO GET OFF THIS ORREY BEFORE WE GO DOWN WITH IT. GET US OUT OF HERE! EITHER BACK TO SWALK'KUHR OR NEARER TO THAT KEY! FOCUS!

At this moment, I delay any further movement/combat action and stay to the side of "5" to determine what can be done ... in case something does come to mind. I need to contain resources.

How big is "5" with regard to possible encumbrance? And I gather the orrey is "falling apart?"

Moff, do you prefer people post in sequence, or should I put up an action and you just sort them out by occurance?

That's kind of funny since I'm actually kind of waiting on you.

"5" is just kind of lying there looking like he is getting weaker.

I was waiting to see if "5" was going to do anything else. I'm at a loss what to do with him. Is it possible to tell whether standard healing can revive him, or is it something else he's succumbed to? What should I be rolling to check? I can move up 5' to W-23 to check.

bumping to have appear higher in forum list.

What the? Did I do the 1d6 right? They're all 6's.

whoo-hoo!

Established being in V-24, which flanks the worm in X-23 with Sebastian. Enables arcane strike and swings the morning star again using a sneak attack bonus.

To Hit: 1d20 + 7 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 7 + 1 + 2 = 26

If hits, then 1d8 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 2d6 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 1 + 2 + (4, 5) = 17 damage.

If the worm is killed, then move to W-24 to provide Sebastian a possible 5' move to flank w/o giving himself an AOO.

What did Lanwin's action do to the worm adjacent to him? And is '5' between Lanwin and Sebastian? I haven't quite figured out who's in that square and who is next to 'E'.

Hmmm. If you go there, you are moving through a threatened hex and I get an attack of opportunity. Not that it will change the outcome...

AoO -- 1d20 + 9. If hits, 1 damage.

You do hit me for 1 pt, but that's fine. :)

Updated Map

minor quibble, but I s/b in V-24. You have me in U-24. :)

move 10' right to V-24 and activate arcane strike as he pulls out his morning star.

swings at worm in V-23, who is flanked and thus picks up the sneak attack bonus.

To Hit: 1d20 + 7 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 7 + 1 + 2 = 25

If hits, then 1d8 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 2d6 ⇒ (8) + 3 + 1 + 2 + (5, 5) = 24 damage.

SR roll --> 1d20 + 7 + 2

Well that was crap -- they fizzle before they reach their target.

Crap; that's what I get for forgetting to roll it myself.

EDIT: looks like Sebastian already went, so let's see what that BBG does....

move up 10' to T-24 and materialize next to Ra's-ug. Launch magic missiles at worms in Q-20, Q-21, Q-22, and P-22

missile 1 dmg to worm Q-20: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

missile 2 dmg to worm Q-21: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

missile 3 dmg to worm Q-22: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

missile 4 dmg to worm P-22: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Brace yourself, warrior. I've roused the hornets.

And for Vassago -- yes -- I will want a new roll at any time you wish to move at your normal rate.

I think that's fair. Any other questions?

Sounds like I shouldn't push my luck to double movement, then? Or does that increase the difficulty?

Vassago considers his remaining resources and decides to take a more subtle tactical maneuver. He quickly disappears.

Casts invisibility on self.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (11) + 12 = 23

Move to T-26

Do you have to roll Acrobatics each round if you want to move at regular speed versus half? I only ask because I intend to likely move at double movement; if not more.

Forget the multiverse, those halflings will become the death of me... My eyes wonder for nary a second and behold; yet another is ready to take offense.

Vassago reiterates what Five already asked the rogue. Designation, I hope ... for your sake ... that your protocol is the correct one. Else, I'm quite afraid ... that you'll be assigned ... a new one. For your sake, I implore you to decide whether or not the conflicting protocol will be ... your last one, he hissed from beneath the partial mask.

bring it.

"I can help with some healing as well."

<In a stage whisper to Vassago>

"Why does it sound like you drop the 'd' in 'modron' alot. Does the weird mask make it difficult to pronounce that letter properly?"

<returning stage whisper to E.>

You heard correctly. Because they're not going to notice you looting through the bodies to see if there are anything of value to help us save the multiverse. I believe it is fair compensation given the inconveniences they've caused us. Maybe they may have some svirfneblinium in their pockets?

It's a go for me.

Thank you, designation 5th of 49th, for taking my words seriously. We shall accompany you to the the Cathedral to seek what needs sought. My only request if there is any way that we may have some writ of passage so that we may not be assigned erroneously as unfriendly combatants to other roving squadrons? As you can see here, we ran into some trouble with duplicity. Or if you or another designation are to be assigned to accompany us during our stay in Regulus, we would be most appreciative.

What is your designation, modron?

I do not need to go into detail about your Great March as commanded by The One and The Prime every seventeen years, correct? Your next one is not due for four more years, but I fear for the sake of the multiverse we cannot wait that long. For as you have witnessed with your own eyes, Law is descending into Chaos. We seek a key we are told can be found in Regulus that is one of <insert number> that can be inserted into a device which draws its power from all of the concordant planes to keep Law - and Chaos - in balance; but to prevent it from engaging as it leads into complete annihilation if we do not retrieve them quickly.

Speaking of the Primus, has anyone noticed His whereabouts ... or the lack of His whereabouts? Surely there has been nervous whispers? Especially when protocol appears to be in conflict with standard procedure. Analyze this for yourself, modron. Search your logic and rationalize accordingly. Remove the fetters that blind you. Or else what Elysia has demonstrated to you moments ago is merely a prelude to what madness will come forth. Do you want to contemplate the odds of your survival? Or would it be easier for you to just shrug aside what I say as madness?

En passant. Your move.

Elysia! Could you come here for a moment, my dear? The nice gentlemen here would like to see an illusion. Do you have anything creative you'd like to show off? Surely you do have something for ... he turns to face the modron ... what is your designation again? I may have not heard you clearly the first time. My apologies.

With all this gesticulation, he mumbles in between pauses the phrases for a message cantrip and touches E. on the shoulder.

oh gods, the fate of the multiverse is in the hands of crazed halflings.

Vassago refrained from gritting his teeth.

This time.

In answer to your first request -- 31. And yes you saw them coming.

Proximity of distance from the PC nearest to them?

Casually walks to V-11 where the "pentamodron" lies dead; in ear shot of Pinna and E.

About the same time as all this, a large squad of modrons appears on the scene led by this guy. He calls out in a big voice -- "Beings! Cease these hostilities at once. You are all under arrest and must accompany me to received judgement."

Define large squad. Depending on the numbers, would we have seen them coming? Second: "I got a bad feeling about this."

We must keep one alive to interrogate. But as for the other? I'll take umbrage with him. With that, he promptly hurls another acid orb at the nearest opponent flanking Pinna in X-11.

Ranged Touch Attack: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 8 + 1 = 20

if hits, damage: 4d8 ⇒ (2, 1, 4, 6) = 13

Moves to X-13

The first one -- Lanwin is standing over him right now...

Thanks.

Not sure what you are talking about. Your magic missiles were effective. They do have SR, but it's not all that great.

I stand corrected. My brain is oatmeal right now. :P

So the pentadrone went down, the spellcaster went down, and another one went down.

Which one was the 3rd one?

To overcome SR: 1d20+11

Ugh ... I don't think you did. I failed earlier at 14 (although that was the "pentadrone"). Shame, because I think otherwise you'd taken her out.

bump

There's no SR with that spell, correct? Yeah, she's not very happy with you right now -- especially since you evaded her fireball.

You are correct; no SR. I'm guessing she's looking bad.

Reflex Save: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22

YES! And with Evasion, no damage!

Moff, did I do anything with the acid orb against the spellcasting one? You did not mention the result as I could have put a hurt on him.

just to clarify, that was to the opponent in AA-16. Go ahead, Pinna.

Vassago clenches his fists. Not yet. It's too early. Control yourself. And the claws quickly recede beneath his flesh. He raises his voice toward his opponent.

Pitches another acid orb.

Ranged Touch Attack: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 8 + 1 = 25

If struck: 4d8 ⇒ (8, 4, 6, 8) = 26 damage.

5' right to U-16

That takes him out ... and ...

The quadrone changes into one of the yellow-skinned guys...

Bloody giths ... should have known. May need to have a tête-à-tête, he stares at the opponent who set him afire, with yoooouuu .... That last pair of words stressed with a hint of a primal nature. Tips of what appears to be claws extend ever so slightly from Vassago's hands.

It's a supernatural ability, so I think it bypasses SR.

that's my take on it too.

The last quadrone casts a spell.

Vassago...
Ranged Touch Attack -- 1d20 + 6 if hits 4d6 fire damage.

EDIT: Looks like Ra's-ug was hit once and Vassago burst in flames. At least the virtual dice are fair...

I have DR 5/fire, but does this spell have a reflex save?

That missed as well. The virtual dice don't like you. ;-)

I figured that was the case. Serves me right for being cocky by essentially calling him HELLO BOOB.

That missed as well. The virtual dice don't like you. ;-)

I figured that was the case. Serves me right for being cocky by essentially calling him HELLO BOOB.

Vassago could not determine what the lone quadrone had casted, so determined that the need was more urgent to focus on him. He leans back, winds his arm, and throws an acid orb.

Designation 800807734, prepare to receive further instructions.

Ranged Touch Attack: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 8 + 1 = 11

If struck: 4d8 ⇒ (1, 7, 2, 4) = 14 damage.

Pinna (...is up next, and then...)
Vassago
Bad Guys
E.
Elysia
Ra's-ug
Sebastian
Lanwin

Is there a reason why Pinna and Vassago switched initiative order? Did I miss something?

The last quadrone moved and cast a spell.

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 12 - 1 ⇒ (4) + 12 - 1 = 15 to determine what was cast. Is this the one in AA-16?

Also, did the pentadrone appear to take damage from the magic missiles?

Since Lanwin is first, I'm spoilering for my turn so I can go off the radar as a storm is coming.

Re-read ... I did not see any prior mentioning; what weapons do they appear to be wielding, if any?

Vassago El-Vecchio wrote:

Knowledge (Planes): 1d20+6-1

What can I ascertain about modron physiology with regard to strength and weaknesses, if any?

** spoiler omitted **

Knowledge (Planes): 1d20 + 6 - 1 ⇒ (10) + 6 - 1 = 15

What can I ascertain about modron physiology with regard to strength and weaknesses, if any?

Vassago chuckled at the ironic statement the daft halfling had made; nodding in agreement. After hearing Pinna's remark, it only confirmed what was about to happen next.

I am but a physical embodiment of all that is arcane. If I decipher your protocol correctly, you're demanding that I surrender myself? I can do you one better, my dear rambunctious rhomboidomorons. Allow us to educate you in the finer details of division, he replied icily.

Class is now in session. He steps back.

Pinna regards E. and Elysia curiously for a moment. "Have you two ever thought about... no... no, that would be too horrible..."

Vassago mumbled nonchalantly under his breath, I have ...

Vassago decides to be a bit more succinct. You may wonder as to why this would even concern you? Let me be a bit more forthcoming. If we don't do something, all of the planes will fall out of their alignment; balance will crumble and dissipate. Chaos will spawn from disorder. Your life, as well as you, will cease to become. Your existence? Nihil. Your loved ones? Nihil. This will not be an easy task, but looking from the likes of you two, taking the route of least resistance isn't exactly your nature. You strive to fight for a worthy cause.

So, you ask yourself: "What is in it for me?" To which I reply: your very life.

If you could see underneath his partial mask, one would see him smile ... a sinister one. And to crack some skulls in. Especially those who are biding to do evil. That, gentlemen, will be your prime directive if you choose to accompany us. What says you? For we depart at whatever it is they call Dawn in this realm.

{gritting his teeth}

The quadrone you met earlier comes around a corner -- "Oh, it's you nice beings again. Well I'm glad that you found the place on your own. I enjoyed talking with the creepy one." He then leads you down a normal sized passageway to a larger room with normal sized tables and chairs and a pantry off to the side and also with a number of doorways that lead to bedrooms. Sitting at the table are two large men eating. 71523186 says "I believe that these are your missing friends. I'm so glad that you found each other again. Anyway, I'll come back to hear more about what makes you go after you've had a chance to settle in." And he quickly departs.

Thank you, designation 71523186. You are ... he turns to see that the quadrone had already departed. ... whatever, he mumbled. He turns to face the two large men eating and takes a moment to measure their probable worth. They appear to be soldiers that have spent considerable time in close combat.

I could not help but notice that by your mannerisms of crouching over your plate and wrapping one of your arms around it that you may have seen some time in a formal military unit. Haste and a natural inclination to protect your flank will indeed be desirable for where we're about to disembark. I hope that you also possess the means of flexibility as you will soon witness, we are not exactly what you would come to expect as a normal group of individuals ...

Or an organized one, for that matter. Vassago tilts his head ever so slightly glance at the halflings. If one of them ends up saving the multiverse, that doesn't say much to bringing balance back into order. Mercurial, more likely. With that, he returns his full gaze toward the strangers he addressed to await a response.

"I really don't like it here. I feel all itchy. I'll wait if you want to, but I'd rather find someplace more...normal?"

We have to collect the first key here on Mechanus. Afterwards, we can leave with no hurries to return. Agreed, little one?