"Aye, i'm with ya, brighteyes"
"I think We're all okay." He starts as he places a hand on the broad shoulders of the dwarf."Thanks to you that is, Mr. Ironhame." He clarifies with a firm grip on Drosk's shoulder, hoping to strengthen the resolve of his stout friend.
"My thanks, lad," Drosk says with a weary grin. "If that last bit of Torag's holy might hadn't taken care of that shadow-thing, I don't know what we would have done."
The dwarf looks at the others. "If we run into any more creatures like that, I'm afraid I won't be much help. I used up the last of Torag's blessing that I can channel for today. I still have a few spells left, but they won't be much help against the restless dead. But I'm willing to keep pressing on - we need to see to poor Dimiria. How about those stairs?" With a grim set to his shoulders, the priest hefts his shield and warhammer as he marches with his companions to the stairs leading up out of the beetle's lair.
Naria carefully heads down the stairs keeping her eyes ears open for trouble
Perception
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Naria creeps down the stairs to peek into the room.
The south half of this lofty chamber has a lowered floor, with stairs on either side to reach the bottom. Standing against the southern wall is a tall wooden statue of Kassen grasping a gigantic wooden shield in each hand. One of the shields is inscribed with the word “home,” while the other reads “family.”
There is a door on the north wall, as well as one on the southern wall.
"Just a big wooden statue with some shields." Naria calls to the others
Velios follows Naria down the stairs keeping his eyes open for signs of danger. "I would guess the crypt may be beyond this room." He says with a concerned look on his face.
Bandar follows Naria and Velios.
"Bah! What does a village dweller know 'bout crypts and bein' underground. The Crypt is this way" Bandar bellows, pointing on the opposite door than Velios.
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Looking from the base of the stairs there doesn't appear to be anything to the room beyond the large statue on the lower level and the north and south door. Unlike the other rooms there are no signs of remains, items, or evidence of habitation.
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Drosk warily follows the others down the stairs. Something about the chamber tugs at his memory.
"Those shields... Didn't Roldare say something about needing 'shields and keys?'"
Manduzi will slide into the room, Drawn close with weapon drawn to the statue, the only attraction in the room."Anyone Recognize this fellow?" He asks as he pours over the details.
"We did find a key in the fire Drosk. Mayeb that has something to do with it."
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Manduzi advances towards the large wooden statue, moving down the flight of stairs. As he gets half-way down there is a sudden creak as the statue's head turns slowly to look towards the man approaching him. It takes a sudden step forward with a lurch and ad it does there is a click from beneath it and a matching one coming from the stairway.
Suddenly the steps beneath the rogues feet feel like they drop away, each individual step tilting down at 45 degrees with a thunk to form a slick ramp. The ramp looks like it would be very difficult to scamper back up.
The statue appears obviously hostile, its attention currently focused on the rogue at the base of the ramp. I'll need initiative from everyone.
As the stairs under Manduzi's feet give way, Velios sees the statue come to life looking at the rogue. Having to act quickly, Velios jumps from the upper section of the room moving toward the animated creature. "We mean no harm. We are here to collect the Everflame." as he finishes his sentence, Velios rummages through his pack holding forth the lantern.
acrobatics
init
Manduzi slides confidently down the ramp taking the trap in stride as he flicks his rapier in a wide flourish towards the statue as he stands on the tips of his toes, ready to dodge any incoming blows from the behemoth." Stand aside statue!" he taunts. " You will not deter our quest!"
Drosk digs into his backpack, gingerly removes a flask of alchemist's fire, and gently hands it to Naria.
"That thing is as big as the broad side of a barn, and I probably still couldn't hit it! Here, lass, take this. If that big hunk of wood attacks the lads, toss this at it!"
Initative
Naria takes the alchemist fire from Drosk before proceeding down towards the statue.
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Bandar
Beilin
Beilin
Drosk
Naria
Statue
Bandar(bottom of the round)
Manduzi
Velios
Manduzi slides to the bottom of the ramp, quickly bringing up his rapier and setting himself at his guard in a protective stance.
Velios drops from the ledge, landing on the ground below hard enough to twist an ankle. He holds up the lantern, but the creature doesn't seem distracted by it or even register the flame.
Falling Damage
Drosk digs into his backpack, gingerly removes a flask of alchemist's fire, and gently hands it to Naria.
"That thing is as big as the broad side of a barn, and I probably still couldn't hit it! Here, lass, take this. If that big hunk of wood attacks the lads, toss this at it!"
After making sure that the halfling has received the alchemist's fire safely, Drosk reaches into his pack again to retrieve a flask of oil. "Here mates!" he says to Bandar and Naria, "I'll light this one if that thing attacks, and one of you can throw it next!"
Naria following Drosk's advice takes a ready action to throw the flask if the statue attacks any of them. After an afterthought she shouts to the others "Try not to damage the shields as Drosk says we may need them."
"That's right. Burn that thing!" Bandar yells while going for a kick at the statue.
Attack
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Ranged touch attack
Damage
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The flaming bottle shatters against the side of the statue, causing a flame to run up the side of the creature. It doesn't seem to notice, showing no signs of feeling pain, though part of its frame obviously chars.
Even as it burns the creature swings each of its shields at Manduzi, wielding the large towershields as if they were weapons. One of them clips him solidly.
Bandar drops down from the ledge and moves around the creature, not quite able to get to flanking position with Manduzi but close. He delivers a hard kick to its flank but its like kicking a tree for all the injury it seems to cause.
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Velios
Beilin
Drosk
Naria
Statue
Bandar(bottom of the round)
If Naria gets given another oil flask from Drosk she will try to throw it at the statue
Recovering from his ankle injury, Velios brings his guisarme up to strike the wooden creature.
Bandar whirls around and kicks high, coming up with a right fist at the statue.
Damage from the extra fire
Manduzi Doubts his rapier against the wooden statue and opts to stay on the defensive. He moves to the other side of the statue to flank it."This Way!" He taunts at the golem.
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Manduzi dodges back out of the way of another blow from the statue, ducking under swing and keeping its attention.
Velios moves in as it follows the rogue, cutting deeply into its burning flank and hacking away several hunks of wood.
Beilin advances as well, sliding down the far ramp and narrowly keeping his balance. He moves up, getting just behind Manduzi and preparing to move in and help chip away at the creature.
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Naria
Statue
Bandar(bottom of the round)
Manduzi
Velios
Beilin
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Drosk hurriedly tears a strip of cloth, shoves it into the opening of the oil flask that he retrieved from his pack the previous round, lights the make-shift wick with his flint and steel, and hands the impromptu incendiary device to Naria to throw at the animated wooden statue.
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Drosk preps another impromptu incendiary device even as Naria hurls the next flask of oil onto the still burning statue, sending a huge gout of flame up its side. The injuries seem to truly be getting to the thing at this point, and while it shows no signs of pain it does appear to be having more difficulty moving.
The statue continues to follow Manduzi with a one track mindedness, swinging each of its heavy shields, one after the other. The first going far wide, the second batted away but only barely, had the rogue not been as alert and prepared he would have likely taken a mighty blow.
Attempting to make use of the creatures distraction, Bandar sets in two quick blows against the statue. The first bouncing harmlessly off one of its shields, the second thudding against what must have been a reinforced beam and not seeming to injure it.
Manduzi
Velios
Beilin
Drosk
Naria
Statue
Bandar(bottom of the round)
Rummaging in his backpack, Drosk retrieves one final flask that may be of use against the wooden statue. "I've used up all of the fire I've got," he comments to Naria as he hands her the flask, "let's see what some acid can do to that thing."
With all of his useful projectiles expended, the dwarf priest hefts his handaxe and shield and moves to the top of the far stairs , preparing to slide down to join the other combatants on the following round.
Naria throws the acid flask at the statue
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Damage
Sorry to hear you're under the weather. Best wishes for a speedy recovery! I'm sure we'd all be willing to pick the game back up when you feel better (if you still want to continue). I know that I've had a blast with this one.
Get well soon!