Velios readies his guisarme to charge the creature Manduzi heard on the other side of the door as Beilin opens it and casts his spell. "Beilin, as you light up the room, I will charge in and surprise whatever is on the other side."
Initiative
1d20 = 6 Drosk Initiative
Since he will probably be at the end of the initiative order, Drosk will follow the others in, and lend what aid he can (be it hammer, spell, or channeled energy) against whatever foe awaits within.
I assume since everyone's actions rely upon me opening the door that my initiative is first regardless of what I roll (or last depending on how you look at it.)
Once we are all situated and ready Beilin will fling the door open then cast the spell dancing lights (arranged in a straight line starting at the door and extending into the room or passage beyond.
On the off chance that you do want my initiative for the surprise round here it is.
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Beilin pulls open the door, revealing a small room that is mostly empty save for the body of a villager laying in the center. Perched above the body is an insect, easily the size man with a massive horn sprouting from its face. Its scales are deep black with an odd green tinge to them
There is a set of stairs that moves upwards on the western wall and a door on the south wall.
Velios rushes into the room and strikes into the insect, causing a gout of acidic blood to spray out from it and catching it in shock.
Bandar hurries forward towards the room, unable to get to the creature but advancing upon it.
Initiative Order:
Beilin 14
Velios 13
Bandar 11
Beetle 10
Naria 9
Manduzi 8
Drosk 6
Naria will also do a partial charge at the beattle if possible
Attack
+2 if you get the charging bonus on a partial charge
Damage
Drosk follows the others into the room, and casts Guidance on his nearest companion. [Tarlane: please determine the spell recipient based on who Drosk is standing next to at the end of his movement into the room.]
[ooc]Guidance grants the subject a +1 competence bonus on a single attack roll, saving throw, or skill check. The subject must choose to use the bonus before making the roll to which it applies. The spell lasts for one minute until discharged.
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Naria rushes forward to stand just before Velios. She strikes against the hard shell of the creature, causing it to crack in places as the insect lets out an angry hiss.
Using the distraction, Manduzi moves around to be flanking the beast with Naria, barely skirting a swipe of its horn with his acrobatic prowess.
Drosk hurries forward as quickly as his Dwarven legs will carry him, offering Torags blessing to Velios.
Beilin 14
Velios 13
Bandar 11
Beetle 10
Naria 9
Manduzi 8
Drosk 6
Beilin will follow Manduzi's lead and move to O20 using acrobatics when necessary. Once he has arrived he will ready his quarterstaff (can't attack until next round)
acrobatics
Astonished by the insects resiliency, Velios rears back for another strike.
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Beilin moves quickly past the insect, its small mind having trouble coping with the sudden appearance of all these people in its room keeping it from lashing out at him yet.
Velios swipes out at the creature, delivering a quick swipe at the beetle which now seems more on guard and rears back out of its way.
Bandar completes the trip across the floor up near the creature, swinging at it but his fist seems to graze across the tough hide.
The hissing of the beetle stops for a moment as it seems to suck in air, turning towards a cluster of you, spewing forth the sizzling green acid that it seems to bleed in a gout.
Acid Damage
Naria
Manduzi
Drosk(end of round)
Beilin
Velios
Bandar
Beetle
Naria launches a storm of attacks against the beattle
flurry of blows
Damage
Velios tries to dodge the acid but accidentally moves right into its path.
Drosk attempts to dodge out of the way of the stream of acid.
Reflex Save:
Eww acid...and I just washed these clothes.
Reflex save
Beilin is burned badly by the acid and is down to 3hp.
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Naria swings twice quickly at the insect, one of the blows glancing off its shell though the other impacts relatively soundly. It looks like the creature is beginning to weaken from his bloodloss, but there is still some fight in him yet.
Even flanking, Manduzi thrusts forward with his rapier but the blade skitters along the rough carapace without landing firmly.
Drosk(end of round)
Beilin
Velios
Bandar
Beetle
Naria
Manduzi
Beilin will move to O21 and attack the wretched beetle, taking advantage of the flanking bonus.
Attack Damage
Drosk burns his Bless spell to spontaneously cast Cure Light Wounds on himself: .
As the guisarme flies by the beetle, Velios brings it back around in one swift motion hoping to catch the beetle off guard while Beilin moves into flanking position.
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The dwarven cleric speaks quietly to Torag for a moment, bringing forth his healing light and causing his burns to heal over with fresh skin.
Beilin moves to the base of the stairs, inching behind the insect and bringing down his quarterstaff hard upon its back where its shell was already cracked from Naria's blows. Several of the beasts legs seem to give out from the blow and Velios' guisarme finishes it neatly, collapsing the creature into a pool of its caustic blood.
Merry christmas everybody.
With a grim look in his face Beilin moves to examine the corpse the giant insect was consuming.
"This is turning into a blood bath it seems." Velios mutters as he draws near the corpse Beilin is examining.
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It would be difficult to identify the body of the man even if he is a townsperson due to the beetles digestive acids having been working at him. Much of the man's outer flesh has been devoured and what is left has a fair amount of rot to him. He doesn't seem to have anything on him but tattered clothes, however the cloth appears to be similar to that of the man you found by the lake rather than the simple things most townsfolk wear.
"O-okay we seem to have a guy dressed like that one we found by the lake. That can't be coincidence"
After being thoroughly disgusted by the corpse Beilin will move to the door at P21 to listen at it. Do the stairs go up or down?
Perception
"By Torag's holy will, may your wounds be mended," Drosk intones after the giant beetle collapses. The hammer-shaped birthmark on the dwarf's cheek glows with a holy radiance that spreads out to engulf the party, healing any wounds suffered in the battle.
Channel Energy:
"O-okay we seem to have a guy dressed like that one we found by the lake. That can't be coincidence"
"Hmmmm, you're right," Drosk muses as he examines the remains. "The body by the lake had been dead for months, and what's left of this body has a fair amount of rot to it as well. I wouldn't be surprised if the man by the lake and this poor soul were affiliated. But why would they have been here in Kassen's tomb?"
"Gather up "heroes" sounds like fire behind this door." Beilin whispers to the group followed by praise to Torag and Drosk for the much needed healing.
Beilin will move to the door at P21 and once the group is gathered and ready will swing it open before stepping to the side for the "brute squad".
"Do we have a plan?"
Drosk hefts his warhammer and shield, readying himself to follow the warriors into the next room.
Naria follows Drosk's lead
Beilin reaches for the handle of the door opening it wide before sending his floating colored lights in to the chamber beyond.
Velios follows his companions into the next room, guisarme ready for the next fight.
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Manduzi checks over the door quickly for traps and then Beilin pulls it open, allowing the others to enter.
The remains of a small fire smolder in the center of this broad chamber, letting off a plume of oily smoke. Fed by a heap of burning gear, debris, and more than few bones, the fire casts a flickering light across the walls of this room, partially obscured by the veil of smoke.
Anyone who is going into the room can make a perception check, modified with the -2 mentioned above. If you hit the DCs listed below, you can look at the spoiler.
DC 10 Perception Check
DC 15 Perception Check
DC 20 Perception Check
Velios enters the room trying to breath as small amount as possible. Approaching the fire, Velios notices an unscathed dagger resting near the fire. Velios uses his guisarme to scoot it farther away from the flames then leaning down to test how hot it is. "Here is a dagger and I can see a key in the fire that appears still in working condition. Anyone have an idea of how we can get it out?" He inquires leaning his head back so his companions can hear.
Bandar coughs a little ”Strange to light an open fire inside, eh?” he comments, coughting between the words.
Perception
"Everyone Look out." Naria calls out pointing at the humanoid shape taking form in the room.
Initative
Drosk enters the smoky room behind Velios and Bandar.
Perception
Initiative
As Beilin is hardly aware of anything else he will move to investigate the dagger at Veilos's feet, completely unaware and caught off guard by Naria's call to alarm.
Once alerted he will stand with a defensive posture racking his brain for any clues or memories concerning ethereal or immaterial monsters such as this "smoke" man appears.
Knowledge Arcana
any other knowledge skill
"Look out for what? I can't see anything in all this blasted smoke!" Drosk exclaims.
Velios rears up from contemplating the keys retrieval upon Naria's warning. He then falls back on his heals in an attack stance keeping his eyes fixed on the fire. "What is it?" Velios yells, hoping someone can explain what he should be seeing.