[IC-PbP] Lady Anita’s Final Revelations.

[Garion Tathos]

"Nik, wait! We don't want to awaken whatever did this. Don't get too close to the bodies yet," warns Garion.

[Nik aka Nicephora]

"what probabli happened is lady Anita's out of control mad dummies did this!!"
NIK looks around: any sign here of who culd have caused this?
NIK particularli looks at anythin that culd convenientli "animate", like anything with wat culd be legs and arms
"But if those guys didnt kill the dummies, and they didnt attack us, I wonder where they are?"

[Zeldin Tarr]

Zeldin follows the group in but he is scanning high and low looking for danger. He guesses everyone will focus on the corpses so he will focus on the everything else.

[Samant Blath'tan]

Samant appraoches the bodies with extreme caution. Club at the ready eyes looking around for any sign of the culprit.

perception 1d20 ⇒ 14

[Nik aka Nicephora]

since Samant approaches, NIK finishes what she said she wuld do and pokes the bodies with her dagger. Her fear is now totalli dissapeared and turned to curiosity. Nik is like that u maybe all start 2 get: one moment one way, but it can change like .. well like a toss of her coin! giggle

Perception 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13 (not counting +1 for traps and another +1 for hidden things!)

[Calixymenthillian]

Please can you all make a perception check as you approach the bodies.

[Zeldin Tarr]

Zeldin is pointedly looking everywhere but the bodies, if it matters.

Perception 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19

[Samant Blath'tan]

Perception 1d20 ⇒ 4

[Calixymenthillian]

Zeldin:

As the group enters the courtyard, what had previously been dismissed as part of the debris cluttering the area twitches. A battered metal statue leaning clumsily against the wall of the tower jolts its head in the direction of the intruders.

Nik pokes one of the bodies with her dagger, it neither reacts, or bleeds any further.

Initiative!!!
Zeldin 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26
I.G. 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
Samant 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14
Nik 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15
Garion 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Order: Zeldin, Nik, Samant, I.G, Garion. (only Zeldin and I.G can act in the surprise round.)

Map

[Samant Blath'tan]

On my action Samant will engage.

1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12 If hit 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7 To confirm if critical 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13 x3 damage on crit

[Nik aka Nicephora]

CALIX: not sure I understand what I.G. is or what s going on exactli

[Garion Tathos]

I.G. is the bad guy, Nik, an iron golem, I think. We're being attacked by an animated statue, probably the thing that killed these three people. Although I don't know what caused the burns on the bodies.

Garion casts Bless, then will move to E4 while getting out his crossbow.

[Calixymenthillian]

Nik aka Nicephora wrote:

CALIX: not sure I understand what I.G. is or what s going on exactli

Don't worry, only Zeldin is supposed to know what's going on at the moment, everyone else is surprised by what's about to happen.

EDIT: Although, Garion hasn't made a perception check yet, if he can make a DC15 then he can read Zeldin's spoiler and act in the surprise round.

[Nik aka Nicephora]

oh ok got it! ThanX guys! :-)

[Zeldin Tarr]

Zeldin gasps, and drops his spear. Instincts taking over he launches a bolt of blue energy at IG.

Calix do I get a strength or dexterity bonus when making a touch attack via spell? Attack1d20 + 0 ⇒ (14) + 0 = 14 Damage1d3 ⇒ 1

[Garion Tathos]

Perception 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13

Sorry, Calix, I meant for that to happen on my initiative.

[Nik aka Nicephora]

NIK takes out her belt-sling
Can she take a shot at the thing from where I am?
Is Samant in the way how does that work?

If people are in her way NIK will make a move to I10 (that s 30' right?)

[Samant Blath'tan]

Nik aka Nicephora wrote:

NIK takes out her belt-sling

Can she take a shot at the thing from where I am?
Is Samant in the way how does that work?

If people are in her way NIK will make a move to I10 (that s 30' right?)

The creature hasn't taken it's turn yet so we don't know where it will end up on the map. I just rolled my action because I'm going to do that regardless.

calix:

This will probably be my only post today, I'll check later if I have time. Samant will swing away at this thing. trying his best to protect his friends.

[Calixymenthillian]

Zeldin gasps and unleashes a bolt of crackling energy towards a previously inanimate statue, sending waves of electrical discharges across its metallic body. In the wake of this energy, the statue lurches slowly into motion, bringing itself upright to it's imposing seven foot height and flexes the steely claw on its right arm, while its left arm hangs limply from the socket. As it takes a single halting step towards the group, a spherical stone set into its head crackles in a brief blue glow and the large doors in the outer walls slam shut.

You can make a Knowledge(Arcana) check if you're trained. (It is tangentially related to a Pathfinder, so I'll let Samant's trait reveal some limited information if he makes a check.)

Back to the top, with no change in positions on the map.
Zeldin, Nik, Samant, I.G, Garion.

Nik: Samant is closer to you than your target, so he doesn't get in your way.
Zeldin: You gain your Dex bonus to ranged touch attacks, or your Str bonus to melee touch attacks.

[Samant Blath'tan]

Kowledge Arcana 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11

Copy of my previous action so you don't have to scroll

On my action Samant will engage.

1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12 If hit 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7 To confirm if critical 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13 x3 damage on crit

[Nik aka Nicephora]

"we are in such BIG TROUBLE guys!"

NIK unfolds her sling-belt, puts a bullet in it and shoots at that thing, then makes a 5' step back to D8

sling shot 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
Damage if it hits: 1d4 - 1 ⇒ (1) - 1 = 0

am i getting the action round right Calix? a move action to take out the sling, my standard action to shoot and a free 5'step cuz I did't move?

[Samant Blath'tan]

Nik aka Nicephora wrote:

"we are in such BIG TROUBLE guys!"

NIK unfolds her sling-belt, puts a bullet in it and shoots at that thing, then makes a 5' step back to D8

sling shot 1d20+2
Damage if it hits: 1d4-1

am i getting the action round right Calix? a move action to take out the sling, my standard action to shoot and a free 5'step cuz I did't move?

[Calixymenthillian]

Samant:

Samant Blath'tan wrote:

Kowledge Arcana 1d20+2=11

With that check, all you'll get is a reminder that Lady Anita was known for her work with constructs I'm afraid.

Nik:Technically, it's a move action to get out the sling, and another move action to load it, but I don't see a problem with letting you load and draw with the same action.

[Garion Tathos]

"I'm afraid you are quite correct, Nik, perhaps you might consider looking for a way out of here, since the large metal man just slammed the exit door," suggests Garion as he aims his crossbow.

If this is an Iron Golem we are so screwed.

[Zeldin Tarr]

Knowledge (Arcana)1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23

Hold! Zeldin yells, though it is not clear if he is trying to rally Niks flagging resolve, bolster his own, or command the metal man to stand down.

He again launches electricity from his finger tips toward the automaton.

Electical Charge: Attack:1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14 Damage:1d3 ⇒ 3

[Nik aka Nicephora]

"I dont think this thing will hold for anything until we are all stomped to lil tiny bits!"

NIK panicks as its VERI obvious from her lousy shot!
NIK looks around for any sign of something that could help us, specially things that could match that stone that thing has in its forehead

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13 (+1 if hidden item)

[Calixymenthillian]

Zeldin:

This construct appears to be an Iron Guardian, a lesser variant of the Iron Golem, though the stone in its forehead isn't part of the standard design. Iron Guardians possess a similar immunity to most magic as actual Iron Golems, though they are less sturdy. From what you recall, magical fire heals them, while magical electricity slows them down for a while. This one seems to be quite heavily damaged already.
Do you want to change your action?

Nik:

There does seem to be a similar stone above the doors that slammed closed, it has a large crack running down it.

Garion Tathos wrote:

If this is an Iron Golem we are so screwed.

What? You don't think you can handle a CR 13 creature at level 1?

[Garion Tathos]

Whew!

[Zeldin Tarr]

Calix:

I will leave my action as is

Zeldin, having amoment of insight says loudly to the group, My electricity is slowing it down. Do not use fire on it! And in the meantime we just need to break it to bits. It is already well on that path.

[Nik aka Nicephora]

"dont worry Zeldin! I left my wand of fireballs with my OTHER dress! I think I found the stone that activates the door ... it looks like the dead guards tried to hack at it! doesnt look like it helped them any!"

[Garion Tathos]

"Try and shatter it, Nik, we'll keep the construct busy,' suggests Garion.

Whose turn is it?

[Garion Tathos]

Garion casts Bless, then will move to E4 and next turn will get out his crossbow.

+1 to attack rolls, everybody.

Edit:Forgot I don't have +1BAB, so I can't move and draw my crossbow.

[Nik aka Nicephora]

NIK will follow GARION's advice and try her best to take care of that stone.
NIK will try to dislodge it with her dagger if she can reach it.

[Calixymenthillian]

Zeldin's electrical attack once more washes over the metallic statue, while Nik in her paniked state launces a sling bullet to go skittering into the rubble. Samant moves forwards to slam his club into its torso, but fails to cause any visible damage. edited:oops, misread Samant's attack roll.

The construct jerkily raises its one functioning arm and swipes down at its assailant with a gleaming claw, 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23, 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10 - Ohh!, drawing long cuts along his chest.

Is Garion sticking with his original action?

[Nik aka Nicephora]

We are SOOO gonna get killed!

[Calixymenthillian]

Nik aka Nicephora wrote:

We are SOOO gonna get killed!

Hey, you're the one who wanted a fight with real consequences! :P

[Nik aka Nicephora]

I take it back! NIK wants 2 be safe in her bed!

Calixymenthillian wrote:

Nik aka Nicephora wrote:

We are SOOO gonna get killed!

Hey, you're the one who wanted a fight with real consequences! :P

[Garion Tathos]

Seeing Samant get brutalized, Garion channels positive energy. 1d6 ⇒ 6

[Calixymenthillian]

Samants wounds begin to seal as the holy energy washes over him from Garion's symbol of Desna.

new round, new map.
Zeldin, Nik, Samant, Iron Guardian, Garion.

[Nik aka Nicephora]

Same action:
NIK will follow GARION's advice and try her best to take care of that stone.
NIK will try to dislodge it with her dagger if she can reach it.

[Calixymenthillian]

Nik aka Nicephora wrote:

Same action:

NIK will follow GARION's advice and try her best to take care of that stone.
NIK will try to dislodge it with her dagger if she can reach it.

Can you make a climb check to get up to it, and either an attack roll and damage, or a disable device check.

[Nik aka Nicephora]

Climb 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
Disable Device 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23

cant climb! arrrrrrrghhh! Why did Desna and Calistria make me soo TINY!!!! (like in real life!)

[Zeldin Tarr]

Zeldin picks up his spear and closes with the metal monstrosity.

Attack: Spear1d20 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 + 1 = 9 Damage1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

[Garion Tathos]

Zeldin Tarr wrote:

Zeldin picks up his spear and closes with the metal monstrosity.

Attack: Spear 1d20 + 1 + 1 Damage 1d8 + 1

If you were adding in the Bless spell, Garion hasn't cast it yet. :( Sorry. I had to heal Samant.

[Zeldin Tarr]

Garion Tathos wrote:

Zeldin Tarr wrote:

Zeldin picks up his spear and closes with the metal monstrosity.

Attack: Spear 1d20 + 1 + 1 Damage 1d8 + 1

If you were adding in the Bless spell, Garion hasn't cast it yet. :( Sorry. I had to heal Samant.

I think it is a miss either way, but Calix, that attack roll benefitted from a +1 it should not have.

[Calixymenthillian]

Zeldin reaches down to retrieve his spear and darts forward, jabbing ineffectively at the construct. Also, it's a move action to pick up the spear, not that it makes much difference in this case.

Nik tries to clamber up the doorway to reach the spherical stone set above it, but fails to get high enough.

Samant swings at the construct with his greatclub, 1d20 + 3 - 1 ⇒ (19) + 3 - 1 = 21, 1d10 + 3 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 3 = 12, crashing heavily into its upper arm, causing a caustic liquid to spill out wildly, Zeldin can make another knowledge(arcana) check, and Samant and Zeldin need to make Reflex saves, Samant: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20, Samant manages to avoid being splashed by most of the liquid, ducking to one side.

The construct tries to swat at the greatclub wielding scholar, with it's not hampered arm, 1d20 + 5 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 5 - 2 = 17, 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3, slashing again into his flesh.

[Zeldin Tarr]

Knowledge (Arcana)1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

Reflex 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

[Calixymenthillian]

The liquid splashes onto Zeldin, searing his clothes and skin. 1d4 ⇒ 4 points of acid damage.

Zeldin:

You aren't completely sure, but the acidic liquid seems to be a byproduct of the arcane energies that allow the creature to move, it is likely that it will continue to flow until the arm stops moving.

[Garion Tathos]

Garion will Channel Energy again 1d6 ⇒ 6 and, if he can, will fire his crossbow at the guardian.

[Calixymenthillian]

Channeling Energy is a standard action, so you've only got a move action.