get spyglass back from Sureiya
examine hill and castle through spyglass
perception : http://orokos.com/roll/130842 (23)

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The architecture is strange... yet somewhat familiar to Torinn, as if though it was very different than what he saw at home, it had signs of being done by the same people. There appears to have been some damage to the back end of the structure and it has partially collapsed, but the majority seems intact, and is comprised of spires carved from sandstone, partially painted for decoration, and a prominent scarab crest. There are few windows and they are all small, so Torinn can't get much reconnaissance on the inside. He will note that there appears to be a strong wind whistling about the higher spires, as evidenced by some dust and sand being blown around. The only visible way in appears to be the path leading up the hill from the city, which looks very desolate and plain. The hill itself is quite sheer and would be pretty much impossible to climb.

A history check may tell you more about the architecture.

...Deja vu?

History check : http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4170425/ (30)

To elaborate: the castle is about three hundred feet above the surface from which you stand, which is slightly sunken. To scale the hill to that point would be dangerous and time-consuming. The city walls, however, are not nearly as high, perhaps 30 to 35 feet, though still quite sheer.

Torinn (History): Torinn's never actually seen this kind of architecture personally, but he does remember some early school lessons on a northern region of Tymanchebar famous for lack of rainfall and harsh windstorms. This particularly arid area was referred to as the scarab-lands because of the crest of the noble house Litmar, the most influential family in the region, based in the city of Cala. As mentioned before, it was lost when portions of Abeir merged with Toril.

Of note, the inhabitants of Cala were known to be isolationist and intolerant of outsiders, and many other parts of Tymanchebar regarded the house Litmar as suspicious. Many members were proficient in arcane magic and rumored to dabble in dangerous, forbidden magic. Between this and the harsh environment of the region, sight-seeing in the area was rather limited.

"Let's haste" the orc growls. "We have to find the monument that elf mentioned."
Get close to the cave, try to measure it how long/dark it is. Look for anything suspicious.
Perception: 16 http://orokos.com/roll/130952

Sureiya notices nothing untoward about the cavern, but he can't really tell how deep it is. It appears dark relative to the surrounding area.

Torinn decides to keep that bit of information to himself for now. "So,", he asks the group, putting the spyglass away, "does anybody want to search for an entrance, or should we check out that cave?"

"I will look for one."
Samel takes the spyglass and inspects the wall for a gate.

Perception check:http://orokos.com/roll/130993 (25)

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If there is a gate, it's likely far on the other side, out of your field of vision. There is, however, a massive hole broken through the wall a short distance from your position.

"This wall is huge... I can't see what's inside at all. One thing is still clear, the monument must be there. I won't fail you Oghma, knowledge is the key that always save us."

"It looks like the wall is destroyed on that side, I think we can get there by"

>>12584
"That's where they said the monument was, right? Let's go, then."

lead party through wall

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Crossing the threshold of the hole in the wall reveals a road heading forward and around a corner to the west. It appears this may have been an arched gate of sorts, for the outer part of the wall, as there is a guard tower (seemingly inaccessible, there is no door on this end and the windows are very small and high up on the tower) and what appears to be the remains of a very old campsite. There are crates, partially broken, and some tools strewn about, as well as a stone cold fire-pit. There's no sight that there's been activity here for years, as there even the cobblestone path has been worn away and is coated by sand. What must have been the archway through this wall has completely collapsed. You would guess following this path would lead you into the city.

follow the cobblestone road
follow the cobblestone road
Follow, follow, follow, follow
Follow the cobblestone road

follow the cobblestone road
follow the cobblestone road
follow, follow, follow, follow,
follow the cobblestone road

Following the cobblestone path leads to what is apparently a large, intact stone gate. Though it is in poor condition, it should be possible to open with some effort. The gate is roughly 15 feet across and 20 feet high, and built into the walls.

The gate looks like it could provide a good vantage point. It's not too high up, but it's high enough that Torinn might be able to see the monument from on top of it.

"I'm going to scout ahead for a moment," Torinn explains. "If I give the okay, open the gate." The dragonborn urges Rutger to leap onto the sandstone walls and climb up over the gate, checking for any surprises ahead.

Athletics check to climb : http://orokos.com/roll/131358 (42)

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When Torinn climbs over the wall above the gate, he mostly sees the spires and domes of the city buildings to the north. However, immediately on the other side of the gate is a large courtyard fully covered in cobblestone, and a massive, 40-foot tall monument-like structure in the center. It is round at the base, apparently constructed from obsidian, and a mere ~12 feet in diameter, and shoots upwards to end in a point. Inscribed on the monument's surface are runes, which glow with a strange yellow light and shine on the area immediately below and to the east. It is a clearly unnatural light that seems to project on the targeted area rather than radiating like normal light. There are also steep stairs that lead into the city to the north.

>>73523
Returning to the ground, Torinn informs everyone, "the monument appears to be straight ahead. Nothing else waiting for us there, though I'd check to make sure."

If there are no objections, Torinn puts his weight against the gate and pushes/pulls.

strength check to open gates : http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4176544/ (18)

Torinn opens the gate with little fuss, revealing the scene to the rest of the party.

Getting inside of the room, the ranger grumbles. "Well, if there was anything inside it surely heard you climbing."
lol nat 1 perception

>>73526
"You think they set any traps?" Torinn asks Myn, "Do you sense anything out of the ordinary?"

Carefully getting closer to Torinn, Samel thinks about the current situation.
"Traps he says... I better stay on my guard until Myn inspects the area."

As he sees the monument, something gets on his mind.
"Is this the real thing, yes... it must be. It is somehow different than I thought it would be. But still, will the gods give us the answer that easily?"


Samel gets close to Torinn and looks inside the room for anything suspicious or out of place.http://orokos.com/roll/131368 (31)

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Samel's thorough scan of the area (during which he does not wander far from the entrance) reveals that though this area is new, it appears to have been completely renovated recently--which fits with the campfolks' story that the monument was a recent addition. Even the cobblestone has been recently replaced, it seems. However, the walls show signs of wear and age, and appear to have not been tended to for some time, same with the stairs and the gate.

Myn intermittently smacks his imp, using the resulting sounds as a magic sonar maybe.

Arcana check for spscs magic:http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4177977/

Not surprisingly, the imp simply chitters in complaint, and the warlock doesn't discover much of interest. All he can tell is there is definitely a very potent spell cast upon the obelisk, and that its energy is focused on the area on which the light shines.

"It seems that the structure is magically affecting that lighted area."

Myn states the obvious as he throws his imp to the ground in disgust.

This was what they came here for. Torinn moves into the light, hoping that its properties were not exaggerated.
move into the light and drag Myn with me

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As the imp recovers itself from the ground and Torinn leads the group in front of the statue, the gate behinds the party slams shut as they hear a rumbling beneath their feet. Without warning, four eight-foot tall constructs burst out of the ground, breaking through the cobblestone and upheaving sand as they do so.

Each golem resembles a canine humanoid, with black skin and clad in ornate desert clothing, which appears to be made of heavy woven cloth. Their eyes shine with malice, and they move to attack the unsuspecting party!

As the constructs unearth themselves, the imp's annoyed chattering as it returns to Myn's shoulder snaps the warlock to attention, and he is narrowly the first to react to the threat.

Initiative
Myn Nthelsyr (George): 21
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): 21
Samel (Uncle Mion): 16
Sureiya (Anonkun): 8

Players and Allies
Myn Nthelsyr (George): (O-18) 61/61 HP, darkspiral aura 2, surge value reduced by half, slowed
Book Imp (Myn): (In Myn's Space) Passive Mode
Samel (Uncle Mion): (N-23) 59/59, surge value reduced by half
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): (Mounted) 70/70 HP, surge value reduced by half
Rutger (Astaroth's Mount): (M/N-19/20) 45/45 HP, resist 5 when mounted
Sureiya (Anonkun): (K-21) 65/65 HP

Enemies
Anubisath Alpha (Red): (F/G-10/11)
Anubisath Beta (Blue): (F/G-23/24)
Anubisath Gamma (Yellow): (V/W-10/11)
Anubisath Delta (Green): (V/W-23/24)

Notes
Knowledge of the constructs is arcana.

Delving into his vast wealth of constructive knowledge, Myn impatiently waits for the vast mass of fur north of him to get out of the way.

Arcana check:http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4181531/

Delay until after Torinn.

Myn (Arcana): From what you can tell by the construction of the golems and the general feel of the magic leaking from their joints, you know these constructs are designed as sentinels, yet their functioning is relatively simple in nature (they are level 10 brutes). The exact appearance of the golem can be customized, but they function in a mostly-identical fashion: they simply attempt to smash interlopers that invade their designated area with their limbs, and grow more fervent in that task as they are damaged (their slam melee basic attack deals damage, and more damage if they are bloodied). They will pursue enemies that attempt to flee the area as well. The golems often lay dormant until an enemy approaches, then it activates and attacks.

There is one trick to them, however--each may be designated with a unique ability, of which there are many--there's no way to tell what ability they have until they begin to use them. However, when the golems are magically tethered together as these appear to be, there is one thing to be aware of: destroying one of the golems causes it to share its power with the remaining golems (rejuvenating demise causes the golem, when it does, to fully heal all of its allies and grant unto them the use of its unique ability).

Torinn reacts to the emergence of enemies by entering a sort of battle trance. He turns and fixates on the north-eastern enemy, his movements leave behind a brief after-image. With great speed, Rutger charges down the threat, Torinn's sword hitting it with an audible smashing sound. The tiger follows up by tackling it to the ground for massive damage.

use spirit of the virtuous chargeer : + cha to damage on charges and + 2 power bonus to speed
CRIT on charge to H-I/23-24 http://orokos.com/roll/131851
http://orokos.com/roll/131852 for 43 damage
AP : battle pounce : http://orokos.com/roll/131853 (35,20)

Imbuing himself with virtuous spirit, Torinn surges forward on his mount, the big cat snarling as it approaches and leaps upwards. Even as Torinn lands a devastating blow with his blade in the center of the construct's chest, Rutger's descent completely overwhelms the anubisath and forces it to the ground, just before the big cap leaps backwards, leaving the golem sprawled in the sandy, destroyed cobblestone, flailing and angry-looking.

Torinn uses spirit of the virtuous charger, gaining a +5 damage bonus to charge attacks and a +2 bonus to speed.
Torinn charges the anubisath beta with melee basic attack, which crits for 43 damage, 9 of which is radiant and the anubisath is dazed until the end of his next turn. He then spends an action point and uses Rutger's battle pounce, which hits for 20 damage and knocks the anubisath prone.

Initiative
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): 21
Myn Nthelsyr (George): 21-1
Samel (Uncle Mion): 16
Sureiya (Anonkun): 8

Players and Allies
Myn Nthelsyr (George): (O-18) 61/61 HP, darkspiral aura 2, surge value reduced by half, slowed
Book Imp (Myn): (In Myn's Space) Passive Mode
Samel (Uncle Mion): (N-23) 59/59, surge value reduced by half
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): (Mounted) 70/70 HP, surge value reduced by half, +5 to damage and +2 to speed
Rutger (Astaroth's Mount): (H/I-22/23) 45/45 HP, resist 5 when mounted
Sureiya (Anonkun): (K-21) 65/65 HP

Enemies
Anubisath Alpha (Red): (F/G-10/11)
Anubisath Beta (Blue): (F/G-23/24) -63 HP, prone, dazed
Anubisath Gamma (Yellow): (V/W-10/11)
Anubisath Delta (Green): (V/W-23/24)

Notes
Knowledge of the constructs is arcana.

Myn sluggishly proceeds with his standard magical smacking.

Move action: Move to M-20.
Minor action: Curse Beta.
Standard action: Cast Eldritch Blast against Beta.

Attack roll:http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4182424/
Damage roll:http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4182426/

Sluggishly wading into the fray, Myn utters a vile curse before unleashing the power of eldritch blast on the fallen golem. This mostly seems to make it even angrier, though its wounds seem much more obvious now, as pieces of the golem crumble away to reveal its rocky innards.

The northwest golem trudges towards the warlock and the ranger with startling speed, and its last step is so heavy that Sureiya is thrown to the ground. Spying easy prey, it swings its massive fist and backhands the fallen half-orc, and though Sureiya manages to roll with the blow he does appear a bit worse for wear.

Myn moves and curses anubisath beta.
Myn's eldritch blast hits the anubisath beta for 15 damage, which bloodies it.
Anubisath alpha moves then uses stomp and slam, hitting Sureiya and missing Myn. As part of this it uses slam against the prone Sureiya, which hits for 17 damage.

Initiative
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): 21
Myn Nthelsyr (George): 21-1
Anubisath Alpha (Red): 19
Samel (Uncle Mion): 16
Sureiya (Anonkun): 8

Players and Allies
Myn Nthelsyr (George): (O-18) 61/61 HP, darkspiral aura 2, surge value reduced by half, slowed
Book Imp (Myn): (In Myn's Space) Passive Mode
Samel (Uncle Mion): (N-23) 59/59, surge value reduced by half
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): (Mounted) 70/70 HP, surge value reduced by half, +5 to damage and +2 to speed
Rutger (Astaroth's Mount): (H/I-22/23) 45/45 HP, resist 5 when mounted
Sureiya (Anonkun): (K-21) 48/65 HP, prone

Enemies
Anubisath Alpha (Red): (J/K-18/19)
Anubisath Beta (Blue): (F/G-23/24) -78 HP (Bloodied), prone, dazed
Anubisath Gamma (Yellow): (V/W-10/11)
Anubisath Delta (Green): (V/W-23/24)

Notes
Knowledge of the constructs is arcana.

Samel moves closer to the golem and gives it a tastes of the silver glow . Not satisfied by the effect, he then realizes that they are going to need all the help available for this fight. He gives his pendant around his neck and begins to make a new cast. The symbol glows.
"Come and help us, spirit of the other world."
A glowing figure appears at the deva's command.

Samel moves to J-23
Minor action: Astral seal on Anubisath Beta http://orokos.com/roll/131991 1d20+17: 20
Standard action: Spirit of healing at H-21

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Samel attempts to place a divine seal on the nearby colossus, but even with the aid of his deity, his will is rebuffed. Undeterred, the priest of Oghma conjures an angelic spirit to bolster his companions, and the nearly-transparent, green humanoid figure hovers over the battlefield.

Even as the spirit is called to battle, the thunderous sound of footprints heralds the joining of battle by another construct, which levels a mighty blow in Myn's direction. The warlock manages to dodge away at the last second, but his robes are caught and he is clearly knocked off-balance and winded by the attack. Still flailing on the ground and enraged, the fallen anubisath lands a solid kick on Torinn's face, not drawing blood but knocking the paladin back a bit--and even as the kick lands, a volley of lightning spews from the golem's mouth as it roars--it spirals upwards, and then descends outwards--narrowly passing over the heads of Torinn and Samel, but arcing towards Myn and Sureiya. Sureiya manages to avoid the lightning due to his prone position, and Myn finds himself shielded by Torinn's radiance, which burns away at the offending golem.

Samel moves.
Samel's astral seal misses the anubisath beta.
Samel uses spirit of healing, conjuration a spirit that he can move 4 squares as a move action. Allies in the spirit's square or adjacent to it regain 9 hit points when they hit with an attack.
Anubisath gamma moves, then uses slam against Myn which hits for 21 damage.
Anubisath beta uses slam, which just barely hits Torinn for 24 damage. As a triggered part of this attack it uses lightning volley, and is damaged by Torinn's righteous radiance for 10 radiant damage. It hits Myn but misses Sureiya, Myn takes 9 lightning damage. Torinn heals Myn for 10 hit points with healing radiance.

Initiative
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): 21
Myn Nthelsyr (George): 21-1
Anubisath Alpha (Red): 19
Samel (Uncle Mion): 16
Anubisath Gamma (Yellow): 12
Anubisath Beta (Blue): 10
Sureiya (Anonkun): 8

Players and Allies
Myn Nthelsyr (George): (O-18) 41/61 HP, darkspiral aura 2, surge value reduced by half, slowed
Book Imp (Myn): (In Myn's Space) Passive Mode
Samel (Uncle Mion): (N-23) 59/59, surge value reduced by half
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): (Mounted) 46/70 HP, surge value reduced by half, +5 to damage and +2 to speed
Rutger (Astaroth's Mount): (H/I-22/23) 45/45 HP, resist 5 when mounted
Sureiya (Anonkun): (K-21) 48/65 HP, prone
Spirit of Healing (Conjuration): (H-22)

Enemies
Anubisath Alpha (Red): (J/K-18/19)
Anubisath Beta (Blue): (F/G-23/24) -88 HP (Bloodied), prone, dazed
Anubisath Gamma (Yellow): (V/W-10/11)
Anubisath Delta (Green): (V/W-23/24)

Notes
Knowledge of the constructs is arcana.

Wait until Myn explains the golems.

Myn explains the golems.

Following Myn's indications, Sureiya decides to ignore the other golems and aids Torinn to deal with the foe in front of him. Slashing it twice, Sureiya doesn't go easy on it, but he doesn't go all for it either yet.
Minor action: Stand up
Move action: Move to G-22
Standard action: Twin strike against Anubisath Beta! (24: 14 damage | 21: 18 damage) and it gets a -2 penalty to all attacks against me until the end of my turn.
http://orokos.com/roll/132210

Bounding to his feet, the half-orc closes the distance with the fallen anubisath and unleashes two furious strikes against it. Each swing of his sword takes a chunk out of the golem's body, and it lets loose a howling roar as it thrashes about on the ground.

The rest of the group seems concentrated on the fallen golem, but the slowest golem to act finally makes its move and approaches the isolated warlock, extending one hand. From it, a tether of lightning arcs out and snags Myn, yanking him off his feet and towards the golem. Though he quickly regains his footing, he finds himself pinned down between the two golems as the final golem brutally slams down a fist, sriking the half-elf hard and leaving him coughing up blood. His imp chatters in a panicked tone as it flies out of Myn's robes and hovers near him briefly before returning to the warlock's side.

Sureiya stands and moves.
Sureiya's twin strike hits twice for 14 damage and 18 damage, and he regains 10 hit points on each hit from spirit of healing.
Anubisath delta moves. Anubisath delta uses lightning tether, which hits Myn and pulls him 4 squares. It then uses slam against Myn, which hits for 16 damage.

Initiative
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): 21
Myn Nthelsyr (George): 21-1
Anubisath Alpha (Red): 19
Samel (Uncle Mion): 16
Anubisath Gamma (Yellow): 12
Anubisath Beta (Blue): 10
Sureiya (Anonkun): 8
Anubisath Delta (Green): 8

Players and Allies
Myn Nthelsyr (George): (P-21) 15/61 HP (Bloodied), darkspiral aura 2, surge value reduced by half, slowed
Book Imp (Myn): (In Myn's Space) Passive Mode
Samel (Uncle Mion): (N-23) 59/59, surge value reduced by half
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): (Mounted) 46/70 HP, surge value reduced by half, +5 to damage and +2 to speed
Rutger (Astaroth's Mount): (H/I-22/23) 45/45 HP, resist 5 when mounted
Sureiya (Anonkun): (G-22) 65/65 HP
Spirit of Healing (Conjuration): (H-22)

Enemies
Anubisath Alpha (Red): (J/K-18/19)
Anubisath Beta (Blue): (F/G-23/24) -110 HP (Bloodied), prone, dazed, -2 to attack rolls against Sureiya
Anubisath Gamma (Yellow): (V/W-10/11)
Anubisath Delta (Green): (Q/R-21/22)

Notes
Knowledge of the constructs is arcana.

With the Anubisath down and distracted, Torinn pulls back a few feet. Instilling Myn with vitality. He turns, Rutger kicks at the ground, and springs forward. And manages another solid hit against the construct.

move back three squares
minor action second wind on Myn
charge anubisath at same spot as before http://orokos.com/roll/132245 (23,24)

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Torinn backs off briefly, and calls upon his diety to grant Myn some scant resilience before charging back into the fray, planting his sword directly in the golem's torso. The magic blade cleaves through the rock, and the anubisath squirms briefly before its eyes go dim, and green energy leaks from the wound, imbuing itself into the forms of the other three anubisath golems--their eyes glow yellow briefly, and their bodies bristle with electric energy.

Torinn moves, then uses his spirit of virtue power, expending his second wind and a healing surge to allow Myn to regain 7 hit points.
Torinn then charges the anubisath, hitting for 24 damage, which destroys it. Its rejuvenating demise grants all of the remaining anubisaths access to lightning volley.

Initiative
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): 21
Myn Nthelsyr (George): 21-1
Anubisath Alpha (Red): 19
Samel (Uncle Mion): 16
Anubisath Gamma (Yellow): 12
Anubisath Beta (Blue): 10
Sureiya (Anonkun): 8
Anubisath Delta (Green): 8

Players and Allies
Myn Nthelsyr (George): (P-21) 22/61 HP (Bloodied), darkspiral aura 3, surge value reduced by half, slowed
Book Imp (Myn): (In Myn's Space) Passive Mode
Samel (Uncle Mion): (N-23) 59/59, surge value reduced by half
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): (Mounted) 46/70 HP, surge value reduced by half, +5 to damage and +2 to speed
Rutger (Astaroth's Mount): (H/I-22/23) 45/45 HP, resist 5 when mounted
Sureiya (Anonkun): (G-22) 65/65 HP
Spirit of Healing (Conjuration): (H-22)

Enemies
Anubisath Alpha (Red): (J/K-18/19)
Anubisath Beta (Blue): (F/G-23/24) -134 HP (Bloodied), prone, dazed, -2 to attack rolls against Sureiya DESTROYED
Anubisath Gamma (Yellow): (V/W-10/11)
Anubisath Delta (Green): (Q/R-21/22)

Notes
Knowledge of the constructs is arcana.

Torinn backs off briefly, and calls upon his diety to grant Myn some scant resilience before charging back into the fray, planting his sword directly in the golem's torso. The magic blade cleaves through the rock, and the anubisath squirms briefly before its eyes go dim, and green energy leaks from the wound, imbuing itself into the forms of the other three anubisath golems--their eyes glow yellow briefly, and their bodies bristle with electric energy.

Torinn moves, then uses his spirit of virtue power, expending his second wind and a healing surge to allow Myn to regain 7 hit points.
Torinn then charges the anubisath, hitting for 24 damage, which destroys it. Its rejuvenating demise grants all of the remaining anubisaths access to lightning volley.

Initiative
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): 21
Myn Nthelsyr (George): 21-1
Anubisath Alpha (Red): 19
Samel (Uncle Mion): 16
Anubisath Gamma (Yellow): 12
Anubisath Beta (Blue): 10
Sureiya (Anonkun): 8
Anubisath Delta (Green): 8

Players and Allies
Myn Nthelsyr (George): (P-21) 22/61 HP (Bloodied), darkspiral aura 3, surge value reduced by half, slowed
Book Imp (Myn): (In Myn's Space) Passive Mode
Samel (Uncle Mion): (N-23) 59/59, surge value reduced by half
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): (Mounted) 46/70 HP, surge value reduced by half, +5 to damage and +2 to speed
Rutger (Astaroth's Mount): (H/I-22/23) 45/45 HP, resist 5 when mounted
Sureiya (Anonkun): (G-22) 65/65 HP
Spirit of Healing (Conjuration): (H-22)

Enemies
Anubisath Alpha (Red): (J/K-18/19)
Anubisath Beta (Blue): (F/G-23/24) -134 HP (Bloodied), prone, dazed, -2 to attack rolls against Sureiya DESTROYED
Anubisath Gamma (Yellow): (V/W-10/11)
Anubisath Delta (Green): (Q/R-21/22)

Notes
Knowledge of the constructs is arcana.

Stuck between two hard places, Myn attempts to spread his curse defensively as much as possible before bringing forth a pitch-black swarm of sharp things to hide in.

Use Elan Resilience on last attack that hit. Instead of gaining aura, use corruption to spread to Alpha.

Move action: Shift to O-21.
Minor action: Curse Delta.
Standard action: Cast Hunger of Hadar at P-20.

Seeing little alternative, Myn backs away and then calls upon a devouring zone of darkness, catching both himself and the anubisaths in the burst--which will shield him from direct attack, as he is effectively invisible, within the swirling darkness. Bristling with newfound power, the alpha anuisath lumbers forward and slams its foot heavily into the ground, knocking Samel off his feet and causing Rutger to lose its balance, Torinn barely managing to remain in the saddle thanks to only the power of his magic boots. A heavy backhand from the golem manages to miss the fallen deva, who rolls out of the way in the nick of time, and uses the movement to prop himself up. As the anubisath swings, however, bolts of lightning arc upwards before descending, completely missing the enshrouded Myn but completely engulfing Sureiya, who is momentarily electrified.

Myn shifts, then curses the anubisath.
Myn uses hunger of hadar, creating a zone that blocks line of sight. Creatures that begin their turns in the zone take 2d10 + 2 necrotic damage.
Anubisath alpha moves, then uses slam and stomp, hitting Rutger and Samel and knocking them prone, but missing Torinn. Torinn will still be dismounted and fall prone unless he uses his solid greaves, though I assume he will. As part of this action it uses slam against Samel but misses. Then as a triggered action it uses lightning volley, missing Myn but critting Sureiya for 15 lightning damage.

Initiative
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): 21
Myn Nthelsyr (George): 21-1
Anubisath Alpha (Red): 19
Samel (Uncle Mion): 16
Anubisath Gamma (Yellow): 12
Sureiya (Anonkun): 8
Anubisath Delta (Green): 8

Players and Allies
Myn Nthelsyr (George): (O-21) 22/61 HP (Bloodied), darkspiral aura 3, surge value reduced by half, slowed
Book Imp (Myn): (In Myn's Space) Passive Mode
Samel (Uncle Mion): (N-23) 59/59, surge value reduced by half, prone
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): (Mounted) 46/70 HP, surge value reduced by half, +5 to damage and +2 to speed
Rutger (Astaroth's Mount): (H/I-22/23) 45/45 HP, resist 5 when mounted, prone
Sureiya (Anonkun): (G-22) 50/65 HP
Spirit of Healing (Conjuration): (H-22)

Enemies
Anubisath Alpha (Red): (K/L-21/22)
Anubisath Beta (Blue): (F/G-23/24) -134 HP (Bloodied), prone, dazed, -2 to attack rolls against Sureiya DESTROYED
Anubisath Gamma (Yellow): (N/O-18/19)
Anubisath Delta (Green): (Q/R-21/22), cursed

Notes
Knowledge of the constructs is arcana.
Hunger of Hadar is a zone that blocks line of sight. Creatures that begin their turns in the zone take 2d10 + 2 necrotic damage.

Confused by the massive force that knocked him down, Samel tries to stand up but is unable to. "What was that, it came out of nowhere... This isn't good, I am getting tired already and this battle could last long. It must be an effect of the curse."
He then looks at the source of emanation and realizes what's going on!

"Myn!! Hey guys! Myn is in trouble, we have to back him up!"

Hopefully, he is in range of the divine protection. The cleric doesn't thinks twice and uses the full power of the magic symbol to support Myn against his aggressors.

Minor action: Spirit of healing effect persists.
Minor action: Healing word on Myn http://orokos.com/roll/132615 (18)
Movement action: Move the spirit to L-20
Samel used an action point!
Standard action: Denunciation on Anubisath Gamma (Yellow) http://orokos.com/roll/132616 (26)

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With a flurry of action, despite being prone on the ground, Samel directs his spirit across the battlefield and calls out a quick prayer of healing for Myn, restoring a good amount of the warlock's vitality. Maintaining the concentration on his spirit, he nevertheless manages to chant a divine condemnation of one of the golems, and Oghma's power overwhelms it seses. In response, it does very little but stagger to the north.

Samel persists his spirit then moves it.
Samel uses healing word on Myn, Myn spends a surge to regain 25 hit points.
Samel spends an action point! Samel uses denunciation on the anubisath gamma, causing it to suffer a -4 penalty to attack rolls and all defenses and it is dazed.
Anubisath gamma takes 12 necrotic damage from hunger of hadar. It then moves.

Initiative
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): 21
Myn Nthelsyr (George): 21-1
Anubisath Alpha (Red): 19
Samel (Uncle Mion): 16
Anubisath Gamma (Yellow): 12
Sureiya (Anonkun): 8
Anubisath Delta (Green): 8

Players and Allies
Myn Nthelsyr (George): (O-21) 47/61 HP (Bloodied)[/red], darkspiral aura 3, surge value reduced by half, slowed
Book Imp (Myn): (In Myn's Space) Passive Mode
Samel (Uncle Mion): (N-23) 59/59, surge value reduced by half, prone
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): (Mounted) 46/70 HP, surge value reduced by half, +5 to damage and +2 to speed
Rutger (Astaroth's Mount): (H/I-22/23) 45/45 HP, resist 5 when mounted, prone
Sureiya (Anonkun): (G-22) 50/65 HP
Spirit of Healing (Conjuration): (L-20)

Enemies
Anubisath Alpha (Red): (K/L-21/22)
Anubisath Beta (Blue): (F/G-23/24) -134 HP (Bloodied), prone, dazed, -2 to attack rolls against Sureiya DESTROYED
Anubisath Gamma (Yellow): (H/I-19/20), -4 to attack rolls and all defenses, dazed
Anubisath Delta (Green): (Q/R-21/22), cursed

Notes
Knowledge of the constructs is arcana.
Hunger of Hadar is a zone that blocks line of sight. Creatures that begin their turns in the zone take 2d10 + 2 necrotic damage.

"Hey Myn! You better watch out! These constructs are rather tough!"
Not being very good at motivation, Sureiya returns into something he's a little better, inflicting pain. Seizing the chance, the ranger moves behind the closest golem, and he strikes it twice leaving it weak for further damage. After that, Sureiya continues dancing alongside his blades, bringing destruction upon his victim.
Movement: Move to I-18
Standard: Lashing leaves! (+3 extra damage whenever it is hit) (29: 14 damage | 28: 13 damage)
Minor: Off-hand strike! (25: 21 damage) (7 extra furious assault damage)
Action point! Twin strike for more pain! (21: 12 damage | 28: 17 damage)
(Also, the usual -2 to all attacks against me)
http://orokos.com/roll/132753
http://orokos.com/roll/132755
http://orokos.com/roll/132759


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With an incredibly savage flurry of attacks, Sureiya takes a few chunks out of the dazed anubisath, which growls in rage in response--and lets loose a thunderous blast as well. Sureiya feels it press against his body, though he is in no major pain. Another anubisath moves forward with the intent of inflicting more pain on the ranger, attaching a tether of electricity to him and yanking him backwards. Once in range, it attempts to smack him with its massive fist, but the wiry half-orc dodges the blow. The volley of lightning it unleashes at the same time, however, strikes everyone in the party save Torinn, and Samel seems especially affected by the bolt which strikes him directly in the chest.

Sureiya moves, then uses lashing leaves, off-hand strike, and spends an action point to use twin strike, totaling 84 damage. It also takes 3 extra damage from attacks and suffers a -2 penalty to attack rolls against Sureiya.
Sureiya takes 5 thunder damage from the anubisath's thundering retribution.
Anubisath delta takes 9 necrotic damage from hunger of hadar.
Anubisath delta moves, then uses lightning tether on Sureiya, which hits and pulls him 4 squares. Anubisath delta misses Sureiya with slam, and sets off a lightning volley, which misses Torinn, hits Rutger and Myn for 7 lightning damage (Rutger reduces to 2), and CRITS Samel for 15 lightning damage.

Initiative
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): 21
Myn Nthelsyr (George): 21-1
Anubisath Alpha (Red): 19
Samel (Uncle Mion): 16
Anubisath Gamma (Yellow): 12
Sureiya (Anonkun): 8
Anubisath Delta (Green): 8

Players and Allies
Myn Nthelsyr (George): (O-21) 40/61 HP (Bloodied)[/red], darkspiral aura 3, surge value reduced by half, slowed
Book Imp (Myn): (In Myn's Space) Passive Mode
Samel (Uncle Mion): (N-23) 44/59, surge value reduced by half, prone
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): (Mounted) 46/70 HP, surge value reduced by half, +5 to damage and +2 to speed
Rutger (Astaroth's Mount): (H/I-22/23) 43/45 HP, resist 5 when mounted, prone
Sureiya (Anonkun): (I-18) 50/65 HP
Spirit of Healing (Conjuration): (L-20)

Enemies
Anubisath Alpha (Red): (K/L-21/22)
Anubisath Beta (Blue): (F/G-23/24) -134 HP (Bloodied), prone, dazed, -2 to attack rolls against Sureiya DESTROYED
Anubisath Gamma (Yellow): (H/I-19/20) -98 HP (Bloodied), -4 to attack rolls and all defenses, dazed, -2 to attacks against Sureiya, 3 extra damage from attacks
Anubisath Delta (Green): (M/N-17/18) -9 HP, cursed

Notes
Knowledge of the constructs is arcana.
Hunger of Hadar is a zone that blocks line of sight. Creatures that begin their turns in the zone take 2d10 + 2 necrotic damage.

Unfettered, Torinn orders Rutger to stand and puts distance between himself and his target again. Rutger roars before they both charge forward again, hitting the weakened Anubisath for significant damage. And, more importantly, putting Torinn where he needs to be to help others.

Have Rutger stand from prone
Move back to H/I 24/25
Charge Anubiseth Gamma at I/J 21/22 w/o provoking OA http://orokos.com/roll/132862 (23, 22)

Torinn urges Rutger to stand, and the big cat does so gracefully, leaping backwards as it regains its footing, then springing forward, driving Torinn's blade through the wounded golem's flank, taking out another chunk. It looks to be barely functioning at this point.

Myn is isolated, and the hungering darkness eats away at his own vitality as well.

Torinn has Rutger stand from prone, shifts back, then charges the anubisath, hitting for 25 damage.
Myn takes 7 necrotic damage from hunger of hadar.

Initiative
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): 21
Myn Nthelsyr (George): 21-1
Anubisath Alpha (Red): 19
Samel (Uncle Mion): 16
Anubisath Gamma (Yellow): 12
Sureiya (Anonkun): 8
Anubisath Delta (Green): 8

Players and Allies
Myn Nthelsyr (George): (O-21) 33/61 HP (Bloodied)[/red], darkspiral aura 3, surge value reduced by half, slowed
Book Imp (Myn): (In Myn's Space) Passive Mode
Samel (Uncle Mion): (N-23) 44/59, surge value reduced by half, prone
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): (Mounted) 46/70 HP, surge value reduced by half, +5 to damage and +2 to speed
Rutger (Astaroth's Mount): (I/J-21/22) 43/45 HP, resist 5 when mounted
Sureiya (Anonkun): (I-18) 50/65 HP
Spirit of Healing (Conjuration): (L-20)

Enemies
Anubisath Alpha (Red): (K/L-21/22)
Anubisath Beta (Blue): (F/G-23/24) -134 HP (Bloodied), prone, dazed, -2 to attack rolls against Sureiya DESTROYED
Anubisath Gamma (Yellow): (H/I-19/20) -125 HP (Bloodied), -4 to attack rolls and all defenses, dazed, -2 to attacks against Sureiya, 3 extra damage from attacks
Anubisath Delta (Green): (M/N-17/18) -9 HP, cursed

Notes
Knowledge of the constructs is arcana.
Hunger of Hadar is a zone that blocks line of sight. Creatures that begin their turns in the zone take 2d10 + 2 necrotic damage.

Absorbing some of the spilled vitality from the swordspammer, Myn obtains vengeance on the yellow one.


Use Life Siphon off of Sureiya's damage.
Minor action: Curse Alpha.
Move action: Move to N-20.
Standard action: Cast Eldritch Blast against Gamma.
Attack roll:http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4192669/
Damage roll:http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4192670/

Myn staggers out of the life-draining area, muttering another curse before pointing a finger at the damaged anubisath. A ray of eldritch energy pierces the golem's torso, and it collapses into a heap of broken rock. The remaining two canine golems glow with the same thunderous wrath that strikes Torinn fully in retribution, and the first to move stomps the ground heavily, throwing the dragonborn from his mount and knocking the warlock to the ground as well. As it slams its fist into Torinn's prone form, a volley of lightning bolts sprays across the field, but the only one it goes near is Sureiya, who steps out of the way quickly.

Myn can't use life siphon because he has no line of sight. Myn curses the anubisath alpha and then moves.
Myn uses eldritch blast against the anubisath gamma, which hits for 19 damage, destroying it.
The anubisath gamma's thundering retribution deals 5 thunder damage to Torinn and Rutger (Rutger resists) as it falls. It then grants thundering retribution to its allies and heals them to full.
The anubisath alpha uses stomp and slam, hitting Myn and Torinn but missing Rutger, knocking them prone. It then uses slam, hitting Torinn for 17 damage, and its lightning volley misses Sureiya. It takes 10 radiant damage from Torinn's righteous radiance.

Initiative
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): 21
Myn Nthelsyr (George): 21-1
Anubisath Alpha (Red): 19
Samel (Uncle Mion): 16
Sureiya (Anonkun): 8
Anubisath Delta (Green): 8

Players and Allies
Myn Nthelsyr (George): (O-21) 33/61 HP (Bloodied)[/red], darkspiral aura 3, surge value reduced by half, slowed, prone
Book Imp (Myn): (In Myn's Space) Passive Mode
Samel (Uncle Mion): (N-23) 44/59, surge value reduced by half, prone
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): (J-20) 24/70 HP (Blooied), surge value reduced by half, +5 to damage and +2 to speed, prone
Rutger (Astaroth's Mount): (I/J-21/22) 43/45 HP, resist 5 when mounted
Sureiya (Anonkun): (I-18) 50/65 HP
Spirit of Healing (Conjuration): (L-20)

Enemies
Anubisath Alpha (Red): (K/L-21/22) -10 HP, cursed
Anubisath Beta (Blue): (F/G-23/24) -134 HP (Bloodied), prone, dazed, -2 to attack rolls against Sureiya DESTROYED
Anubisath Gamma (Yellow): (H/I-19/20) -144 HP (Bloodied), -4 to attack rolls and all defenses, dazed, -2 to attacks against Sureiya, 3 extra damage from attacks DEAD
Anubisath Delta (Green): (M/N-17/18), cursed

Notes
Knowledge of the constructs is arcana.
Hunger of Hadar is a zone that blocks line of sight. Creatures that begin their turns in the zone take 2d10 + 2 necrotic damage.

Samel hesitates to stand up as he sees Torinn getting slammed just steps away from him. Instead, the cleric does what he do best and channels his energy to support his allies.
Minor action: Spirit of Healing persists!
Minor action:Healing word on Torinn. http://orokos.com/roll/133182 (14)
Movement action:Move the spirit to K-21

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Still lying on his back, Samel orders his spirit to reposition itself and grants Torinn more healing.

Samel sustains his spirit and moves it, then uses healing word on Torinn, allowing Torinn to spend a surge and regain 25 hit points.

Initiative
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): 21
Myn Nthelsyr (George): 21-1
Anubisath Alpha (Red): 19
Samel (Uncle Mion): 16
Sureiya (Anonkun): 8
Anubisath Delta (Green): 8

Players and Allies
Myn Nthelsyr (George): (O-21) 33/61 HP (Bloodied)[/red], darkspiral aura 3, surge value reduced by half, slowed, prone
Book Imp (Myn): (In Myn's Space) Passive Mode
Samel (Uncle Mion): (N-23) 44/59, surge value reduced by half, prone
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): (J-20) 59/70 HP (Blooied)[/red], surge value reduced by half, +5 to damage and +2 to speed, prone
Rutger (Astaroth's Mount): (I/J-21/22) 43/45 HP, resist 5 when mounted
Sureiya (Anonkun): (I-18) 50/65 HP
Spirit of Healing (Conjuration): (K-21)

Enemies
Anubisath Alpha (Red): (K/L-21/22) -10 HP, cursed
Anubisath Beta (Blue): (F/G-23/24) -134 HP (Bloodied), prone, dazed, -2 to attack rolls against Sureiya DESTROYED
Anubisath Gamma (Yellow): (H/I-19/20) -144 HP (Bloodied), -4 to attack rolls and all defenses, dazed, -2 to attacks against Sureiya, 3 extra damage from attacks DEAD
Anubisath Delta (Green): (M/N-17/18), cursed

Notes
Knowledge of the constructs is arcana.
Hunger of Hadar is a zone that blocks line of sight. Creatures that begin their turns in the zone take 2d10 + 2 necrotic damage.

"Get up man! We gotta rid of these guys!"
Ignoring the threat in front of him, the ranger moves near to the other Golem and attacks it twice, or maybe thrice.
Movement: Move to L-20 (flanking with Samel?)
Minor: Quarry Anubisath Alpha
Standard: Twin strike! (With Inevitable Strike during my first hit) (super crit and hit) (one hit for 36 damage and another for 13)
Free attack from harmony! (18 damage if hit)
http://orokos.com/roll/133406
http://orokos.com/roll/133407
http://orokos.com/roll/133408

Heedless of the danger, Sureiya presses his attack on the anubisath alpha, though he just barely outruns the delta's opportunistic swipe. With a flurry of deadly sword swipes, the ranger leaves the golem looking badly damaged, his magic blades cleaving through the construct like it was made of butter. The other remaining anubisath attempts to yank Samel towards it with a static tether, but due to the fact that the deva is still laying down it can't manage to attach it. Maneuvering around the battlefield, it decides to smash the hapless Myn once more, drawing blood and sending a volley of lightning into the rest of the adventurers. Torinn and Samel are spared, but Sureiya and Rutger are hit by the bolts of lightning.

Sureiya moves, provoking an OA, but the anubisath delta's slam misses. He then sets his quarry and uses twin strike with inevitable strike against the anubisath alpha, critting once and hitting once for a total of 49 damage, and inflicting a -2 penalty to attack rolls against Sureiya. He then hits (because flanking) with his harmony blade free action attack for 18 damage. The anubisath is bloodied. He also regains 15 hit points from the spirit of healing.
The anubisath delta uses lightning tether against Samel but misses. It then moves around and uses slam against Myn, which hits for 18 damage. The lightning volley hits Rutger and Sureiya for 13 lightning damage but misses Torinn and Samel.

Initiative
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): 21
Myn Nthelsyr (George): 21-1
Anubisath Alpha (Red): 19
Samel (Uncle Mion): 16
Sureiya (Anonkun): 8
Anubisath Delta (Green): 8

Players and Allies
Myn Nthelsyr (George): (O-21) 15/61 HP (Bloodied), darkspiral aura 3, surge value reduced by half, slowed, prone
Book Imp (Myn): (In Myn's Space) Passive Mode
Samel (Uncle Mion): (N-23) 44/59, surge value reduced by half, prone
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): (J-20) 59/70 HP (Blooied)[/red], surge value reduced by half, +5 to damage and +2 to speed, prone
Rutger (Astaroth's Mount): (I/J-21/22) 30/45 HP, resist 5 when mounted
Sureiya (Anonkun): (I-18) 52/65 HP
Spirit of Healing (Conjuration): (K-21)

Enemies
Anubisath Alpha (Red): (K/L-21/22) -10 HP, cursed, -2 to attack rolls against Sureiya
Anubisath Beta (Blue): (F/G-23/24) -134 HP (Bloodied), prone, dazed, -2 to attack rolls against Sureiya DESTROYED
Anubisath Gamma (Yellow): (H/I-19/20) -144 HP (Bloodied), -4 to attack rolls and all defenses, dazed, -2 to attacks against Sureiya, 3 extra damage from attacks DEAD
Anubisath Delta (Green): (M/N-17/18) -67 HP, cursed

Notes
Knowledge of the constructs is arcana.

Even from the ground, Torinn extends healing light towards Myn. Not as inconvenienced as the enemy likely hoped he would be, Torinn springs back to his feet. Blade glowing with holy power, he smites the anubisanth hard, extending more protection towards the warlock.

Use Shield of Devotion on Myn as an immediate reaction to heal him for 5 HP
Stand from prone
Strike of Hope w/ Holy Smite http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4196424/ (26, 22) and Myn gains 10 THP

Myn feels some of his strength return, thanks to a bit of quick shielding from the paladin. Torinn rises to his feet and imbues his blade with divine strength and he cleaves into the damaged golem, provoking a thunderous blast in response that strikes him, his snarling cat companion, and Sureiya heavily in the gut.

Torinn uses shield of devotion to allow Myn to regain 5 hit points. Torinn stands from prone.
Torinn's strike of hope with holy smite hits the anubisath alpha for 22 radiant damage and the alpha is dazed until the end of his next turn. Torinn regains 5 hit points.
Anubisath alpha's thundering retribution deals 5 thunder damage to Torinn, Rutger, and Sureiya.

Initiative
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): 21
Myn Nthelsyr (George): 21-1
Anubisath Alpha (Red): 19
Samel (Uncle Mion): 16
Sureiya (Anonkun): 8
Anubisath Delta (Green): 8

Players and Allies
Myn Nthelsyr (George): (O-21) 20/61 HP (Bloodied) + 10 THP, darkspiral aura 3, surge value reduced by half, slowed, prone
Book Imp (Myn): (In Myn's Space) Passive Mode
Samel (Uncle Mion): (N-23) 44/59, surge value reduced by half, prone
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): (J-20) 64/70 HP, surge value reduced by half, +5 to damage and +2 to speed
Rutger (Astaroth's Mount): (I/J-21/22) 30/45 HP, resist 5 when mounted
Sureiya (Anonkun): (I-18) 52/65 HP
Spirit of Healing (Conjuration): (K-21)

Enemies
Anubisath Alpha (Red): (K/L-21/22) -99 HP (Bloodied), cursed, -2 to attack rolls against Sureiya
Anubisath Beta (Blue): (F/G-23/24) -134 HP (Bloodied), prone, dazed, -2 to attack rolls against Sureiya DESTROYED
Anubisath Gamma (Yellow): (H/I-19/20) -144 HP (Bloodied), -4 to attack rolls and all defenses, dazed, -2 to attacks against Sureiya, 3 extra damage from attacks DEAD
Anubisath Delta (Green): (M/N-17/18), cursed

Notes
Knowledge of the constructs is arcana.

Still mostly dead, Myn saves the day.


NOW use life siphon off of Sureiya's damage.

Minor action: Stand from prone.
Move action: Shift to M-20.
Standard action: Cast Eldritch Blast against Alpha.
Attack roll:http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4197967/
Damage roll:http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4197968/

(AP)Standard action: Cast Shared Agony against Alpha.
Attack roll: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4197972/
Damage roll:http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4197974/

Drawing some power from Sureiya's pain, Myn infuses his next attack with extra accuracy--and he immediately puts this to use, leaping to his feet with the help of his magic boots, and shifting away from the still-not-dazed anubisath. Turning his eldritch might against the damaged golem, Myn proceeds to blast a chunk of the construct's shoulder off with a beam of eldritch energy, before finishing it with a potent psionic blast. It collapses backwards and lands flat on its back, cracked limbs sprawled against the sandy cobblestone.

Myn's life siphon allows him to regain 5 hit points and gain a bonus on his next attack roll. He stands and shifts.
Myn's edlritch blast deals 21 damage to the anubisath alpha.
Myn spends an action point! Myn's shared agony deals 19 psychic damage to the anubisath alpha, destroying it.

Initiative
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): 21
Myn Nthelsyr (George): 21-1
Samel (Uncle Mion): 16
Sureiya (Anonkun): 8
Anubisath Delta (Green): 8

Players and Allies
Myn Nthelsyr (George): (O-21) 25/61 HP (Bloodied) + 10 THP, darkspiral aura 4, surge value reduced by half, slowed, prone
Book Imp (Myn): (In Myn's Space) Passive Mode
Samel (Uncle Mion): (N-23) 44/59, surge value reduced by half, prone
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): (J-20) 59/70 HP, surge value reduced by half, +5 to damage and +2 to speed
Rutger (Astaroth's Mount): (I/J-21/22) 25/45 HP, resist 5 when mounted
Sureiya (Anonkun): (I-18) 47/65 HP
Spirit of Healing (Conjuration): (K-21)

Enemies
Anubisath Alpha (Red): (K/L-21/22) -139 HP (Bloodied), cursed, -2 to attack rolls against Sureiya, quarry, dazed DESTROYED
Anubisath Beta (Blue): (F/G-23/24) -134 HP (Bloodied), prone, dazed, -2 to attack rolls against Sureiya DESTROYED
Anubisath Gamma (Yellow): (H/I-19/20) -144 HP (Bloodied), -4 to attack rolls and all defenses, dazed, -2 to attacks against Sureiya, 3 extra damage from attacks DEAD
Anubisath Delta (Green): (M/N-17/18), cursed

Notes
Knowledge of the constructs is arcana.

Finally able to get back on two legs, Samel regains his morale seeing that the majority of golems are no longer able to fight. On the other hand, he shows no sign of slackening and fixes the last golem standing with conviction as he orders it to commit itself for the final assault. All this, while keeping control over his partner from the other world.

Movement action: Samel stands up.
Minor action: Spirit of the healing persists.
Standard action: Samel uses Command on Anubisath Delta (Green) and forces it to move to M/N-23/24.
http://orokos.com/roll/133987 (32)

Staying near of Samel's spirit, Sureiya throws his magic sword against the golem, attempting to hit it once and back.
Quarry golem
Ranged twin strike! (two misses) http://orokos.com/roll/134106

Samel crawls to his feet and, channeling a bit of power into his spirit, another muttered prayer and stern gaze concentrating Oghma's divine will into the golem, sending it staggering forward and leaving its programming scrambled. Despite this distracting, Sureiya hurls his blade twice and manages to miss both times.

Shaking itself from its stupor, the golem roars and rushes Myn, slamming the warlock with a fierce backhand, sending the half-elf's blood splattered across the ground. A torrent of lightning shoots from the golem's torso, striking Rutger, whose fur is badly singed at this point, and Sureiya head-on.

Samel stands and sustains his spirit.
Samel uses command to slide the golem around and it is dazed until the end of his next turn.
Sureiya sets his quarry and uses ranged twin strike but misses twice.
The anubisath delta charges Myn with slam, hitting for 17 damage. As part of slam it uses lightning volley, missing Torinn and Samel but hitting Rutger and Sureiya for 10 lightning damage.

Initiative
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): 21
Myn Nthelsyr (George): 21-1
Samel (Uncle Mion): 16
Sureiya (Anonkun): 8
Anubisath Delta (Green): 8

Players and Allies
Myn Nthelsyr (George): (O-21) 18/61 HP (Bloodied), darkspiral aura 4, surge value reduced by half, slowed, prone
Book Imp (Myn): (In Myn's Space) Passive Mode
Samel (Uncle Mion): (N-23) 44/59, surge value reduced by half, prone
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): (J-20) 59/70 HP, surge value reduced by half, +5 to damage and +2 to speed
Rutger (Astaroth's Mount): (I/J-21/22) 15/45 HP (Bloodied), resist 5 when mounted
Sureiya (Anonkun): (I-18) 37/65 HP
Spirit of Healing (Conjuration): (K-21)

Enemies
Anubisath Alpha (Red): (K/L-21/22) -139 HP (Bloodied), cursed, -2 to attack rolls against Sureiya, quarry, dazed DESTROYED
Anubisath Beta (Blue): (F/G-23/24) -134 HP (Bloodied), prone, dazed, -2 to attack rolls against Sureiya DESTROYED
Anubisath Gamma (Yellow): (H/I-19/20) -144 HP (Bloodied), -4 to attack rolls and all defenses, dazed, -2 to attacks against Sureiya, 3 extra damage from attacks DEAD
Anubisath Delta (Green): (M/N-17/18), cursed

Notes
Knowledge of the constructs is arcana.

Myn retaliates.

Immediate reaction: Use Darkspiral Aura against Delta.
Damage roll: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4199556/

As part of the warlock's pact, an unknown force lashes out at the anubisath from within, weakening the backhand blow.

Myn uses darkspiral aura, dealing 21 damage to the anubisath delta and weakening it for the slam attack.

Initiative
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): 21
Myn Nthelsyr (George): 21-1
Samel (Uncle Mion): 16
Sureiya (Anonkun): 8
Anubisath Delta (Green): 8

Players and Allies
Myn Nthelsyr (George): (O-21) 26/61 HP (Bloodied), darkspiral aura 1, surge value reduced by half, slowed, prone
Book Imp (Myn): (In Myn's Space) Passive Mode
Samel (Uncle Mion): (N-23) 44/59, surge value reduced by half, prone
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): (J-20) 59/70 HP, surge value reduced by half, +5 to damage and +2 to speed
Rutger (Astaroth's Mount): (I/J-21/22) 15/45 HP (Bloodied), resist 5 when mounted
Sureiya (Anonkun): (I-18) 47/65 HP
Spirit of Healing (Conjuration): (K-21)

Enemies
Anubisath Alpha (Red): (K/L-21/22) -139 HP (Bloodied), cursed, -2 to attack rolls against Sureiya, quarry, dazed DESTROYED
Anubisath Beta (Blue): (F/G-23/24) -134 HP (Bloodied), prone, dazed, -2 to attack rolls against Sureiya DESTROYED
Anubisath Gamma (Yellow): (H/I-19/20) -144 HP (Bloodied), -4 to attack rolls and all defenses, dazed, -2 to attacks against Sureiya, 3 extra damage from attacks DEAD
Anubisath Delta (Green): (M/N-17/18) -21 HP, cursed

Notes
Knowledge of the constructs is arcana.

Torinn gets back into the saddle and charges ahead, scoring a glancing blow on the construct.

climb back on Rutger
charge to L/M 21/22 http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4199712/ (33, 17)

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Myn dashes back behind the safety of his meatshield, briefly manipulating his fate before tossing a wad of worms at the remaining foe.

Move action: Move to K-19.
Minor action: Cast Fey Bargain.
Standard action: Cast Darkworm Feast against Delta.

Attack roll:http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4200186/
Damage roll:http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4200188/

Torinn pulls himself back into the saddle even as Rutger builds up speed, and lands a slash across the golem's side as the big cat surges back into the fray. Myn staggers away and then whirls around, muttering a quick bargain with a mysterious fey contact he once knew before conjuring a bursting mass of worms in the ankles of the towering anubisath.

Torinn mounts up and charges, hitting for 17 damage, and regains 5 hit points from spirit of healing.
Myn moves, then uses fey bargain (+2 to next attack but failing next save), and attacks the anubisath with darkworm feast, hitting for 16 necrotic damage. It is also slowed until the end of his next turn.

Initiative
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): 21
Myn Nthelsyr (George): 21-1
Samel (Uncle Mion): 16
Sureiya (Anonkun): 8
Anubisath Delta (Green): 8

Players and Allies
Myn Nthelsyr (George): (K-19) 26/61 HP (Bloodied), darkspiral aura 1, surge value reduced by half, slowed, fails next save
Book Imp (Myn): (In Myn's Space) Passive Mode
Samel (Uncle Mion): (N-23) 44/59, surge value reduced by half, prone
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): (J-20) 64/70 HP, surge value reduced by half, +5 to damage and +2 to speed
Rutger (Astaroth's Mount): (L/M-21/22) 15/45 HP (Bloodied), resist 5 when mounted
Sureiya (Anonkun): (I-18) 47/65 HP
Spirit of Healing (Conjuration): (K-21)

Enemies
Anubisath Alpha (Red): (K/L-21/22) -139 HP (Bloodied), cursed, -2 to attack rolls against Sureiya, quarry, dazed DESTROYED
Anubisath Beta (Blue): (F/G-23/24) -134 HP (Bloodied), prone, dazed, -2 to attack rolls against Sureiya DESTROYED
Anubisath Gamma (Yellow): (H/I-19/20) -144 HP (Bloodied), -4 to attack rolls and all defenses, dazed, -2 to attacks against Sureiya, 3 extra damage from attacks DEAD
Anubisath Delta (Green): (M/N-17/18) -54 HP, cursed, slowed

Notes
Knowledge of the constructs is arcana.

"Stop at once, wicked construct!"
Commanding his green haired spirit to move forward, Samel unleashes a weakening curse against the remaining golem.
Minor: Sustain spirit of healing
Move: Move spirit to L-20
Standard: Bane against the golem (23) http://orokos.com/roll/134354

Sureiya moves ahead too, checks for a weak spot and wacks the remaining Golem.
Minor action:Quarry Anubisath Delta
Move action: Move to M-20
Standard action: Twin Strike! (34: 9 damage + 4 | 26: 12 damage + 2) (total of 28 damage I think)http://orokos.com/roll/134355
http://orokos.com/roll/134356

Samel focuses a great amount of effort into weakening the golem even as Sureiya strides in and slashes with his magic blades, cleaving off big chunks of stone in his fury. The canine golem stomps the ground in defiance, causing the wounded big cat to lose its balance and throw Torinn to the ground, and also knocking Sureiya off his feet. That doesn't stop Sureiya from swinging a sword to cleave into the constructs ankles as it levels a massive slam towards Torinn, which the paladin barely deflects with his shield. The lightning volley from its torso sails over the heads of Myn and Samel, but Torinn's radiance still burns the golem in retribution.

It would appear the anubisath is nearly finished.

Samel sustains his spirit and moves.
Samel uses bane which hits the anubisath, inflicting upon it a -5 attack and defense penalty.
Sureiya moves and sets his quarry.
Sureiya uses twin strike and hits twice for a total of 28 damage, this bloodies the anubisath. Sureiya is healed for 18 hit points but Sureiya, Torinn, and Rutger take 5 thunder damage from thundering retribution.
The anubisath delta uses stomp and slam, missing Torinn but critting Sureiya and hitting Rutger, knocking them prone. Torinn falls off his mount.
The anubisath delta uses slam as part of the above, but misses, and Sureiya hits it with disruptive strike for 21 damage, regaining another 9 hit points but then taking 5 more from thundering retribution. http://orokos.com/roll/134368
The delta's lightning volley misses Samel and Myn, and the delta takes 10 radiant damage from righteous radiance.

Initiative
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): 21
Myn Nthelsyr (George): 21-1
Samel (Uncle Mion): 16
Sureiya (Anonkun): 8
Anubisath Delta (Green): 8

Players and Allies
Myn Nthelsyr (George): (K-19) 27/61 HP (Bloodied), darkspiral aura 2, surge value reduced by half, slowed, fails next save
Book Imp (Myn): (In Myn's Space) Passive Mode
Samel (Uncle Mion): (N-23) 44/59, surge value reduced by half, prone
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): (J-20) 58/70 HP, surge value reduced by half, +5 to damage and +2 to speed
Rutger (Astaroth's Mount): (L/M-21/22) 15/45 HP (Bloodied), resist 5 when mounted
Sureiya (Anonkun): (I-18) 60/65 HP
Spirit of Healing (Conjuration): (L-20)

Enemies
Anubisath Alpha (Red): (K/L-21/22) -139 HP (Bloodied), cursed, -2 to attack rolls against Sureiya, quarry, dazed DESTROYED
Anubisath Beta (Blue): (F/G-23/24) -134 HP (Bloodied), prone, dazed, -2 to attack rolls against Sureiya DESTROYED
Anubisath Gamma (Yellow): (H/I-19/20) -144 HP (Bloodied), -4 to attack rolls and all defenses, dazed, -2 to attacks against Sureiya, 3 extra damage from attacks DEAD
Anubisath Delta (Green): (M/N-17/18) -113 HP (Bloodied), slowed, -5 to attacks and defenses, Sureiya's quarry

Notes
Knowledge of the constructs is arcana.

"Fall."

stand from prone
crit with valiant strike : http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4202032/
http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4202035/ (28 26 damage total)

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Torinn climbs to his feet and swings his blade heavily, striking true, neatly cleaving off one of the construct's legs. It collapses on itself shortly thereafter in a messy heap.

Torinn stands from prone and uses valiant strike, critting for 26 damage. This destroys the last golem and Torinn regains 9 hit points.

Initiative
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): 21
Myn Nthelsyr (George): 21-1
Samel (Uncle Mion): 16
Sureiya (Anonkun): 8
Anubisath Delta (Green): 8

Players and Allies
Myn Nthelsyr (George): (K-19) 27/61 HP (Bloodied), darkspiral aura 2, surge value reduced by half, slowed, fails next save
Book Imp (Myn): (In Myn's Space) Passive Mode
Samel (Uncle Mion): (N-23) 44/59, surge value reduced by half, prone
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): (J-20) 58/70 HP, surge value reduced by half, +5 to damage and +2 to speed
Rutger (Astaroth's Mount): (L/M-21/22) 15/45 HP (Bloodied), resist 5 when mounted
Sureiya (Anonkun): (I-18) 60/65 HP
Spirit of Healing (Conjuration): (L-20)

Enemies
Anubisath Alpha (Red): (K/L-21/22) -139 HP (Bloodied), cursed, -2 to attack rolls against Sureiya, quarry, dazed DESTROYED
Anubisath Beta (Blue): (F/G-23/24) -134 HP (Bloodied), prone, dazed, -2 to attack rolls against Sureiya DESTROYED
Anubisath Gamma (Yellow): (H/I-19/20) -144 HP (Bloodied), -4 to attack rolls and all defenses, dazed, -2 to attacks against Sureiya, 3 extra damage from attacks DEAD
Anubisath Delta (Green): (M/N-17/18) -139 HP (Bloodied), slowed, -5 to attacks and defenses, Sureiya's quarry

Notes
Knowledge of the constructs is arcana.

"...You don't look very well" says Sureiya, looking at Myn. "This gotta be monument that chick mentioned, so why don't you try resting over here?"
Sureiya pushes Myn near of the resplendent object in the room and urges him to rest a little.

Torinn comes out of whatever possessed him earlier and sheathes his weapon. He nurses a small headache as he leads Rutger, who once again has Myn in its jaws, into the healing light.

Surges Spent (Pre-Rest)
Myn: 1
Torinn: 2

Action Points Spent
Everyone spent one

take short rest in the light

When the group rests in the light of the monument, Myn, Samel, and Torinn feel themselves made whole again. The curse of the desert is lifted.

The light of the desert removes the curse over a short rest.

Before he does anything else, Torinn realizes that they haven't sent word back of how they're doing or what's happened. It's been quite a few days already-

And that stolen griffon needs to be retaken.

Torinn takes out one of the scrolls of sending Sid entrusted them with. He unfurls the scroll and checks its instructions. He pictures the tinkering gnome in his mind and thinks out a message.

Something short.

"Sariel deserted the party in Ormpetarr. Fifth griffon was stolen by a kenku wizard. Be on the lookout. We're halfway across the mote now."

Glad to see his comrades less troubled by the effects of the curse, Sureiya sits down and takes some time to catch his breath. Then he approaches the cleric.
"Hey Samel, you know, there was this strange enchantment Sariel used to perform to share some of us vitality with others. Have you heard of something like that before?"

Nursing himself while admiring the monument, Samel replies
"What you mean is what we call Comrades' Succor. Every competent cleric from Baldur's gate knows that one. If you meant if I can perform it, the answer is yes and I second that idea. It doesn't take that long too."

For the first rest Samel uses an healing surge and 1 healing word on Myn

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After placing the battle standard, Samel administers some healing towards Myn, and the group is nearly fully healed.

Players and Allies
Myn Nthelsyr (George): (K-19) 61/61 HP, darkspiral aura 2
Book Imp (Myn): (In Myn's Space) Passive Mode
Samel (Uncle Mion): (N-23) 59/59
Torinn Tormine (Astaroth): (J-20) 64/70 HP
Rutger (Astaroth's Mount): (L/M-21/22) 21/45 HP, resist 5 when mounted
Sureiya (Anonkun): (I-18) 65/65 HP

Nodding, the ranger adds. "Yeah, must be that. Please go ahead with it."
While the cleric prepares for the ritual, Sureiya inspects the room, and attempt to move the wall blocking the way to the stairs.
Perception: lol im blind (15) http://orokos.com/roll/135440

Myn attempts to remove the gallons of caked blood from his clothing.

"At least this curse has conveniently dispersed."

Having recovered, Torinn announces his intentions to scout ahead of the group. Rutger tenses up and leaps at a nearby wall, clambering up to the top. From there, the paladin takes out his spyglass and survey his surroundings.

take 10 and climb up tallest nearby structure
use spyglass to observe city : http://orokos.com/roll/135444 (19)

Samel sits on the floor and takes out of his bag a book. He opens it and turns the pages until he finds what he's looking for and deposits it on the ground. He takes out of the bag a small sachet that contains powder and tells his group to not take too long in what they doing since he is ready to perform.

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Sureiya doesn't find any walls that aren't there, and the gate leading back seems completely normal and unlocked, you could probably push it right back open. Aside from the monument, the small chamber appears to have no unremarkable features.

From his vantage point atop the wall, Torinn views a slightly better view of the city, though it appears largely the same--empty, and abandoned, with no signs of life. There appear to be no goods or valuables strewn about, though seeing inside the buildings would be difficult from here. A thorough search of the city would likely take hours, but there appears to be no danger. The streets are empty, with broken merchant stalls apparently stripped clean of goods before being abandoned. Sand has blown over most of the roads, leaving the cobblestone barely visible, and the wooden window shutters of most of the stone buildings have been worn away or otherwise damaged by the wind. It is eerily quiet, with only a small buzz reaching the dragonborn's ears, insect-like in tone.

Sureiya returns and gets ready.

Finding nothing of note, Torinn climbs back down and announces, "The streets are barren and empty."

>>73613
"Then let's not waste time."
Samel opens the sachet and puts a portion of the healing salves infront of him. He takes a little bit of it in his right hand. Before starting, one thought comes to his mind.
"If you don't know, once I start this ritual everyone will be able to share part of their vitality and luck with the rest of us. It will ensures that everyone will get to the end of this world saving mission healthy and sound. If everyone is ready, I will start now."

The cleric starts reading aloud the long page of the book while holding on the healing salve. As a short burst comes out of his hand, he emits a sound suggesting that he had to tribute some of his own vitality to create the link between everyone. He says. "So, if you would take a pinch of the salve..."

We distribute the surges as suggested before.

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With the completion of the ritual, the party's vitality has now been redistributed to the front-line fighters.

Remaining Surges
Torinn: 6 surges
Sureiya: 5 surges
Samel: 3 surges
Myn: 3 surges

"Now, why don't we look around, we might find something useful."

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"I think we overlooked something just before getting into this room. I think we should look for clues over there first."
Saying this, the ranger goes back and inspects the abandoned campsite.
Perception (18) http://orokos.com/roll/135611

Samel nods and follows the ranger to the campsite. There, he looks around him.

"What's in the campsite that can be useful, or clues that I can spot from my position." Perception (30) http://orokos.com/roll/135615

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As far as Sureiya can tell, the campsite has been rather thoroughly tossed and left to dry. Samel can confirm that there is absolutely nothing valuable or magical at the abandoned guard post. There are, however, small trails in the sand that suggest that something hovered quite close above them and stirred up the sand without actually touching the ground.

>>73618
>>73619
"Find anything?"

"Not really" says Sureiya. "Why don't you give a check to that gizmo Sid gave us?"

>>73623
"Oh! Right." Torinn stops looking at his heritage long enough to take out the leyline tracker.
leyline tracker to start tracking leylines

The indicator indicates that the nearest leyline is near, and in the direction of the temple on the hill.

"...Well, it's pointing to the temple. But if I might be so selfish, I don't feel like going there just yet. I want to take in more of the sights of the old city. Of what used to belong to my people."

"If this is the giant's land then we won't stay unnoticed for long" the ranger argues. "If ya really want to check the ruins then you better are stealthy and quick."

Still a little unsure, the ranger scouts the village while trying to remain as unnoticeable as possible.
Perception: 22, Stealth: 27
http://orokos.com/roll/136020

A little irritated of having found nothing earlier, Samel hopes for better luck at the heart of the city. He positions himself in the middle of the group, firmly holding his mace and scanning every alley which they pass by for potential enemies. Whenever an opportunity arises, he enters a building and there looks for valuables and books. Although he is not very good at moving stealthly, he learns quickly by watching the ranger.

Perception(28)http://orokos.com/roll/136002
Stealth(19) http://orokos.com/roll/136025

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Torinn isn't particularly subtle, in manner or movement, but he does his best to move around quietly and take things in.

Speaking of the things he's taking in, what does he know about them?

Perception, stealth, and history on the area, in that order : http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4213610/ (20, 11, 16)

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Over the course of several hours, the party turns the city inside out, with Sureiya and Samel scanning the houses, Torinn investigating the objects they find to see what he knows of them, and Myn plodding along in the rear silently.

Though many of the houses and stalls appear to have been stripped of their possessions, the group also finds quite a few items left behind. Most were determined to be worthless, but a few items caught the eyes of one or more of the adventurers: a velvet doublet vest set with pearl buttons that Torinn identifies as being dragonborn in design (worth 500 gp, two clockwork toys of delicate design; one made of gold and the other electrum (250 gp each), a golden ring set with a black pearl with elven script written on the interior (worth 1000 gp), a large platinum belt buckle inscribed with an insignia made of Topaz that Torinn recognizes as belonging to the house of Litmar (worth 1000 gp), and a magnificently crafted silver hourglass that looks like it uses crushed amethyst in place of sand (worth 1000 gp).

It is now evening and dusk will arrive within the hour.

After significant exposition about the artifacts they find, Torinn realizes that it's starting to get dark.

"I think we may need to settle down somewhere for the night."

"We should return to the monument room, then."

>>73634
"Would it not be safer indoors?"

While the party is discussing this, Sureiya thinks he for a moment saw a humanoid figure peeking around from behind one of the buildings. When he fixes his gaze in that direction though, he sees nothing, but hears the sound of something moving away.

"Huh? Hold on, I think I saw someone over there." Sureiya goes look over the building.
More perception and stealth because why not? (23, 12) http://orokos.com/roll/136378

Double move to run 14 squares away, preferably around corners if available.

For a moment, Sureiya manages to catch a glimpse of a familiar-looking human female before she escapes around the corner of one of the buildings.

>>73637
"Are you sure? I don't hear anything at all."
derp http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4215752/

"Hey you! Wait!"
Run and catch the mysterious pokemon

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Block off pursuers.

Sureiya is clearly faster than the fleeing individual, though he finds some paths suddenly blocked by goat-like conjurations. There are a lot of alleyways though, so doubling back will lose some time though may allow the chase to continue, as the runner is not being terribly stealthy and is easy to hear.

Torinn isn't sure what it is Sureiya saw, but apparently he found out they weren't alone here.

"I'm going to scout above. You two stay put." Torinn then takes off and peers through the invaluable spyglass.

take ten athletics, climb nearest structure
look through spyglass towards where Sureiya called out

Run until I find my prey

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Torinn's mount has no trouble scaling the walls of the structures, and with his spyglass he is able to track down the runner after leaping to another building with ease. Sureiya is hot in pursuit, though the elementals have put him quite far behind. It would appear that she is trying to wind her way around to head back out of the city. Though it's questionable whether Sureiya would be able to catch her in time, Rutger's superior speed would easily allow him to head her off.

>>73646
Torinn almost drops his spyglass in shock. Was he seeing--

No, no time for doubting, now is the time for chasing.

Chase down mysterious figure

>>73647
The shaman continues to navigate her way through the city, oblivious to the tiger.

>>73648
Leaping from rooftop to rooftop, Torinn zips across the dilapidated city skyline at full speed. He's not sure why she's running, but he was about to find out. Pulling ahead of her, Torinn has Rutger drop off a nearby wall and land in front of her to cut her off. And then grabs her firmly by the collar with his justice hands.

grab attack : http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4215981/ (22, I guess)

>>73649
??! Where did you come from let go geez

Immediately, the shaman's spirit companion appears to help pull her free.

Minor action: Speak with Spirits, Acrobatics +5.
Move action: try escape http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4215997/
Move action: successful escape due to Torinn not having his shield out http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4215998/
Shift away.

After a brief struggle, the shaman manages to escape the tyrant's grasp, and runs back the way she came.

Delayed by the giant tiger, Sureiya relatively catches up with the running girl.
"You! What have you been doing all this time? We thought you were a goner!"

>>73650
"What are you doing--"
Torinn is cut off by Bernkastel wrenching free. The shaman is being particularly elusive.
"Why?!" Torinn yells in exasperation.
Move up
miss with grab : http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4216007/ (19)

>>73651
>>73652
Seeing Sureiya, the shaman stops. did he catch up already why are they so fast

With a sigh of resignation, the shaman gives up.

"When did you guys become so forceful."

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>>73653
With the adrenaline flowing out of him, Torinn's expression softens. Now that they're not running anymore, he and Sureiya look like the bad guys. Hah, look at him, chasing down and grabbing at women. What has the world come to? His mother raised him better than that.

"I'm sorry, I overreacted," he apologizes. "I missed you. We all did."

Trying to get out from "hunting mode" Sureiya tries to calm down the mood a little.
"Eh... it seems Torinn was a little too happy to see you again, but well, why were you running away?"

>>73654
>>73655
The shaman thinks for a bit, looking down.

Reaching a conclusion, she faces the two melee fighters. "I guess I can explain a bit, but it's dangerous for you to be broken off from the others. Sometimes, they send patrols."

>>73656
They? Torinn didn't like the sound of that.

"Would you please accompany us then? Back to the rest of the group?"

"We have spent here some good time already. Do you think 'they' have found us already?"

>>73657
"Fine." There are questions to ask them, and these people are too fast to run from, anyway.

With that, the shaman leads the walk back.

>>73659
Torinn follows behind. He has quite a few questions.

>>73658
"It's hard to say. Did you see any archons here? Aside from mine."

"We fighted a few ones on the way here, but they weren't very tough." says the ranger, following them.

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Shortly, Torinn, Sureya and the hostage meet with the other two.

>>73663
Pausing for a moment, the shaman replies, "Then the giants should have been alerted."

>>73664
"Hello," says the shaman upon her arrival.

Torinn calls out to the others when they get back, gesturing towards their guest, "great news, everyone : you'll never guess who we found."

Oh, right, Samel didn't know her. "Erm, Samel, this is 'Bernkastel'. She was adventuring with us before."

>>73667
And I would have gotten away from you, too.

Myn looks puzzled.

"One would think this to be a fairly strange coincidence."

Arcana check for spscs illusion imouto:http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4217154/

Explaining first, huh.

"We wanted to contact the Fell King, but it didn't go well and I climbed into a hole to the Elemental Chaos and then eventually ended up here."

"Contact the Fell King?" Sureiya questions a little confused. "Is that why you returned to the leyline? You know, you got us really worried, and seeing what happened you shouldn't have try it."

>>73671
"Well, you know, that’s just, like, your opinion. I think it was worth trying."

"Hah, so let's assume you had a good reason to contact the Fell King, worth of risking to lose your life and maybe even worse things. Why did you hide from us? You know, we can bring you back to the surface."

>>73673
The shaman stares at the obvious question. "I wasn't going to die, and I thought you would catch and stop me. Was I wrong?"

After a pause, she adds, "My decision to pursue the Fell King didn't involve you. Aren't you here for your own reasons?"

A little dumbfounded, Sureiya stands there thinking what to say.
"I didn't remember this girl being so difficult before."

"Yeah we've got our own reasons, and you must remember, as you were with us before. We gotta perform that ritual in the leyline, and that surely means confronting the Giants. Do you know anything about them? We heard there were slaves in this village but we haven't seen any."

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>>73675
"The slaves work in the cave," says the shaman, pointing. "The giants have them mining. They helped me with staying hidden.

"Speaking of which, maybe you should find some shelter? It gets cold at night, and there are supposed to be patrols... Though for some reason I haven't seen any for the last two days."

"You haven't seen them? That's suspicious.
What about you. Do you plan to stay here?"

>>73677
"I would have gone back to the cave, given the choice. But, well, did anything happen without me?"

>>73678

"We took a trip to the ocean."

>>73679
"?"

The shaman looks questioningly at Myn, as though awaiting an explanation.

Myn recounts their adventures apart with exquisite detail, weaving the story into an intricate tapestry of knowledge. All crafthalfelfship is of the highest quality. The tale menaces with spikes of illithid leather.

>>73681
"I see. Another vision, huh." Not that it had any details that the shaman didn't already suspect, of course, but... maybe the next one will.

"Actually, what happened to your group after the last ritual? The number seems smaller, and I only recognize three members." The shaman turns to the deva. "Was it Samel?"

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Probably because of its isolation from the past, Samel is never very excited to meet foreigners. That's why he omitted to say anything when Torinn presented the shaman. However, when he heard the conversation between her and Myn, as well as detailed and complete explanation he provides on a simple request, he realized that the group respected this person as would friends. So he resigned himself to answer a warm tone for a great start a relationship.

"Yes, it's a pleasure to meet you."

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>>73683
"Hello, Mr. Samel? I'm called Bernkastel, a shaman to these two spirit companions."

Two ephemeral, humanoid figures appear by her side, silently greeting Samel.
http://boonce.org/up/spirit-token.png
http://boonce.org/up/spirit2-token.png

"We used to adventure together. There were also others, like Ms. Sariel and Mr. Shiningarm, but they don't seem to be in your company."

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"Eh, a lot of things happened. Folka left to deal with some personal stuff. Samel joined us at Baldur's Gate. Once we got here a Kenku joined us for a while, but then somehow left while stealing one of our griffons, or maybe just got lost...
Sariel got upset after we accepted the Kenku into our group, and left as well.

So yeah, the group has been slowly shattering since you left, but there's a lot of work to do, so nothing to feel down over."

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>>73685
"It sounds complicated. But griffons?"

The shaman looks around.

"Did you lose all of them?"

"No, well, actually I forgot about Aghanim. We meet him here too, but he looked a little more reliable than our feathered friend. In any case, there was something else bothering me" says Sureiya, a lot more serious.

"You said you went back to the leyline because you wanted to contact the Fell King. Well, that's a little troubling, so I'll ask you to tell us why did you want to do so. Think a little before replying, as your answer could make us stop being allies."

He's asking this just now, huh. "Do you want the obvious answer? I had something to tell him."

"Something, you say? Were you trying to aid him?"

>>73690
"I don't particularly want to go into details. I do as the spirits wish, and I am not privy to their agenda." says the shaman, gesturing to her spirit companions.

"Still, wouldn't it be convenient if the Fell King stopped trying to incite wars, and the whole Shadowfell business simply faded away without further effort?"

"Yes, it would be convenient indeed. But do you really think there's any way to stop the Fell King ambitions? From the visions we got I've got the impression revenge fuels his need for destruction."

"If you agree, then it's fine, right. Even if you yourself don't mind the Fell King wouldn't be brought to justice, it's not like the duke would let me act independently, so it made sense to leave."

The shaman crosses her arms and faces Sureiya. Her spirits join in, their glares boring holes into the ranger. They don't seem to appreciate threats.

"I even told you what I wanted to do. Isn't it enough?"

"Very well, I apologize." Quickly changing the subject, the ranger continues.

"So, will you join us again? You can leave once we're on the surface if you don't really want to see the Duke again."

>>73695
Well, okay.

"I think you guys are supposed to help a local spirit free the slaves from the giants, somehow," says the shaman, looking down. "The slaves called her the Windrunner."

After looking to her ghostly companions, the shaman adds, "I guess that means you'll be fighting the giants. Okay, we can help each other a bit."

"Alright, it might be a good idea to rest a little before getting into that temple. Let's meet here tomorrow at first hour."

>>73697
"You'd rather not visit the cave? I think it should be easier to evade detection there."

Sureiya throws a glance at his companions. Heavy armors, colorful skins, huge shields and weapons.
"...the less weird looking guy here is that silent arcanist."

"If you think you can hide us there I think I'll follow you."

>>73699
"It should be fine. You're the chosen warriors and everything."

The shaman once again leads the way.

>>73691
Is that all? She could have told somebody first. People were worried sick.

"Give the chance, I'd probably have done something similar."

Cough. "They hold slaves in the cavern, huh? Let's start there."

>>73701
Really?

The shaman looks surprised for a moment, but marches on.

"Bernkastel," having traveled this area thoroughly, quickly leads the party out of the city and into the caves as the sun sets. The cavern is quite spacious, and gently illuminated by bronze torches welded to the rough cavern walls. The exact height and width varies, but is always large enough for the party to travel comfortably. It isn't too long before they arrive in a more brightly illuminated area, marked by what appear to be makeshift tents resembling the encampment on the other side of the cursed desert, though much smaller and more unkempt. The people here are also looking much worse off, with clearly old rags for clothing, and smudges of dirt and mud marking their bodies. They also don't smell too good--it's very apparent that hygiene is not a very high priority for these people.

When you first approached, these elves and dragonborn were milling about shiftlessly, but as you approach, there is a cry and most run to hide. A few don't seem to react very strongly at all, however, giving you little more than a glance before shifting back to whatever they were doing--mostly cooking, eating, or moving from place to place. Only a few keep their gazes focused on you--including some of the hardier looking elves and a scar-faced dragonborn female.

"We mean you no harm. We only seek a place to stay the night."

http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4218679/

One of the elves cautiously approaches Torinn, apparently trusting the dragonborn at least somewhat, and replies, "W-where did you come from...? You're..." He eyes the dragonborn up and down, and looks the rest of the group over, focusing on the weapons and armor they are equipped with. "...you're no slaves. Who are you?"

>>73705

Myn steps in, attempting to convey his elven side as much as possible when he speaks.

"We were hired by those who escaped to free those enslaved by the giants. While other parties have been sent in the past, we are the first that managed to make it across the desert. Is there anything you can tell us about the situation here?"

Telepathy to party:"It will presumably be easier to obtain aid if they think that our goal is to help them. Of course, it is no doubt the case that our valiant party will attempt to free them if remotely possible."

Bluff: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4218859/

"You're here... to free us from the giants? Then you'll help the windrunner?!" the elf replies, somewhere between excited and desperate. He looks around to his comrades, but none except the scar-faced dragonborn seem to offer anything in reply. The dragonborn in question gives him a stern gaze, then looks back to the group.

After a moment she sighs, apparently giving up, and the elf takes that as his cue to continue: "Th-the benevolent spirit that aids our survival in these harsh conditions is called the windrunner. She fought against the archons that the giant sent as taskmasters... but just barely a day ago, she fought a rather intense battle, and we believe she was captured in the resulting brawl. We haven't seen any archons since then... we're worried about what could happen to her. They may have taken her to the palace! Y-you're armed and capable, unlike us, you have to free her!"

Completely surprised by Myn's telepathy (or something) and his willingness to do something at all, Sureiya stays silent for a few seconds, until he manages to articulate a few words.

"...We kind of know that Windrunner, I guess. So, she got rid of the archons? We should repay her then." says the ranger, looking at the rest.
"Do you think we can spend the night in this place? We'll pay a visit to those bastards tomorrow at first hour."

>>73707
"Captured? Harming a primal spirit should be impossible for mortals. Are you certain?"

Geez, could she not stay put for her reinforcements?

"... I'll try calling for the windrunner to make sure," sighs the shaman. After conjuring her companions for assistance, she begins gathering materials.

I'll spend a little time to call the windrunner with the standard desert spirit-calling ritual from probably-Athas, which probably involves sand, wind, and maybe fire. http://orokos.com/roll/137286

Also, insight. http://orokos.com/roll/137287

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Bernkastel (Insight): You sense a great deal of fear and uncertainty among the slaves. Though there is a hint of relief that the taskmaster has been absent, you feel that they genuinely fear that the windrunner has been captured, though they can't say it happened for sure. They seem to believe that the true nature of primal spirits and guardian spirits like the windrunner is beyond them.

"O-of course you can stay here. Though it'd be best if you hurried..." the elf replies uneasily, shifting his gaze a bit. The dragonborn crosses her arms and nods sagely, as if accepting this outcome.

Meanwhile, Bernkastel slinks off to rest and perform a small calling ritual, attempting to commune with the spirits of air in this locale.

Bernkastel (Communion Results): You sense that the spirits of air in this place are in upheaval, but mostly you feel rage--unbridled, pure rage. You cannot tell the source of this anger, but what comes back is NOT the windrunner you recognize. It is certainly vaguely elven or fey form, but its features and expression are distorted by rage, and you cannot discern any other feeling behind its howls of fury. As you attempt to speak to the spirit, the sheer force of the wind it emits blows about the sand around you, scattering it and kicking up a sandstorm that nearly overwhelms your senses before the spirit finally dissipates.

"So... were you successful?" asks the ranger, a little intrigued by the performance.

>>73711
The shaman brushes away sand with Prestidigitation. It was technically successful, maybe. Facing Sureiya (and anyone who may be interested), she explains a bit.

"Unhappy spirits are never a good sign. I'm not sure why the air spirits are upset, but they can get that way when people ravage the land with magic."

The shaman pauses for a moment, as the taller spirit companion passes her knowledge. "It could also be feedback from proximity to an angry and powerful elemental, like a primordial." Another pause. "Apparently, imprisonment is the number one cause of primordial rage?"

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>>73712

"Apparently the air elemental Val'Akir is imprisoned nearby, yes. My familiar here appears to think that the seal is imperfect."

Myn tosses the imp into the air a few times to illustrate his words.

On the second toss, Myn's imp familiar begins hovering and chatters briefly in protest. It then pauses, and adds, "Ya'know, boss, there's this thing, I've been thinking about. I wondered what they may need to sacrifice to seal away Val'akir, right?" He looks around, and finding them isolated from the slaves, he continues in a conspiratorial tone, "I was thinkin', what if they used the third giant--the one that died--as a sacrifice? Powerful storm giant, now that kinda cost might be enough to empower the seal, heh heh."

Meanwhile, Torinn is approached by the scarred female dragonborn, who says, "Listen, if you want to get into the temple, there's a way in through the caves. Normally we wouldn't go that way because the archon taskmasters come from it, but they haven't been seen for a while, so it could be safe now. It'd be quicker and less conspicuous than going back through the city." She states all this in a manner-of-fact and direct manner.

"...ya know, I don't feel tired anymore" says the Ranger.
"We should raid that damn palace now. If they expect us then there's no difference if we wait or not."

"Sorry to barge in, but I disagree. The fact that the giants are waiting for us is a good reason to be extra vigilant and careful. Instead of raiding the castle, we should sneak our way to the giants and ambush them!"

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>>73717
>>73718
>>73721
"Discretion is the better part of valor, Sureiya. Let's try a more subtle approach for once and see if that works."

Seeing himself outnumbered, the ranger agrees to spend some time in planning before rushing against a sure bloodbath.

"...sure, any good ideas of how to infiltrate into that huge palace?"

>>73722
Is this the same paladin.

>>73721
"Sneak in? I lack information, so unless you or the locals already have the pertinent details, we would need time to scout the area and study our targets. Can we afford it?"

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>>73723
"Well, no, I don't know. Considering the situation, it wouldn't surprise me if every missing archons are protecting the palace right now. If we don't want to get outnumbered, it's important to have a plan at least..."
Taking a breath, Samel continues.
>>73724
"I thought it was definitely worth the time, but to be honest I have no idea how it could work."

The cleric murmurs to himself "Given the possibility, one should always keep knowledge as an ally rather than as a treat." He then looks beyond his partners directly into the eyes of the scarred female dragonborn."

"Listen, we are going to help your friend very soon. If there is anything else you or the others should tell us, now is the time. For example, if any of you could describe the inside of the palace..."
Just to make sure, Insight check(29) http://orokos.com/roll/137847

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The scarred dragonborn scowls slightly, but relays the following, "I don't think any of us have been very far inside the palace above. What I can tell you from what I've learned asking around is that the tunnel leads to a broken section of the ale cellar wall. The cellar holds mostly spoiled food and large wooden kegs filled with wine and other alcohol." She gestures upwards and continues on in a steady, expository tone, "Up from the stairs is a hallway, which leads to a feasting area to the side, and continues on for some time. I don't believe any of us know what's beyond there. However, I can tell you that the throne room is in the back end of the palace, and that's likely where the giants are, because whatever that big glowy thing in the ceiling is central to their plans. There's an armory somewhere in there connected to a forge, which is probably where the giants are having the archons refine what we dig up. Don't know the way there though. Sorry, that's all I got."

Samel (Insight): The dragonborn is apparently being forward with you, if a bit annoyed at being ignored earlier. She seems to think there's no harm in telling you this and it can only work out well.

>>73726
Arcana to suspect archon forge or something. http://orokos.com/roll/137938

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Arcana knowledge check: http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4224868/

Arcana: Neither Myn nor Bernkastel finds the idea of mining ore to forge metal weapons and armor to be unusual, and neither senses anything magical about the earth and rock in this area.

A little bored from the long silence of his friends, the ranger talks again.

"Let's move already, if those bastards are waiting for ya there's nothing we can do about it."

>>73726
"Well, I was hoping to hear about the residents, though it does sounds like finding a back door would be difficult."

>>73730
"Do you have a destination in mind? I don't disagree with choosing a more immediate course of action, considering the state of affairs." At this, the shaman gestures to the aftermath of the communion with the Windrunner.

Whenever possible, I want to work another short rest into the time spent here.

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>>73730
>>73731
"Perhaps they have some rare arms of war held in the forge. I suggest going there." Or more relics.

>>73732
"The idea of seizing an armory is tempting, but unfortunately, we are uncertain of its location, and the locals even say there would be archons. The idea of running about enemy territory in search of loot seems suicidal, to say the least. I believe we are sufficiently armed, and first defeating the leaders may make it easier to explore the palace."

"Let's just go already, damnit. Just gotta look for the giants and kick their asses. Once that's done you guys can explore all you want. But more importantly..." says the half-orc, looking at the scarred dragonborn.

"Ya know, if we fail, this might be your only chance to escape. It might be risky, but why don't you guys take use this opportunity to run away? The guys in the village are worried about you.
The curse is tough, but it took us less than three nights to get here."

"Look" says Sureiya, retrieving his water canteen from his bag. "You can drink all you want from this. Once its dry just close it and wait a little. It will be full when you open it again." asserts the ranger, handling it to the dragonborn.

"Thank you," the dragonborn woman replies in a gruff voice, taking the canteen. "But I doubt I could convince the elves to run away, with their precious windrunner held captive. Many of them are not as fit as you are, and the trip could take considerably longer for us."

>>73733
"How about this : If I can figure out where it is based on the architecture, then we visit the armory first. If I cannot, then we go straight to the giants." Torinn is rather insistent on this, adding, "It's very important to me, personally, taking the relics of my ancestors out of enemy hands. Please."

diplomacy to sway party : http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4229351/ (34)

>>73736
The shaman looks somewhat apprehensive about trusting Torinn's ability to navigate. How would architecture tell us what's in a given room?

"Shouldn't you prioritize your mission? The armory won't disappear, right?"

>>73737
"We don't know that for certain. And like I said, it's something important to me. Maybe even a little selfish. But I'd like to at least try."

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>>73738
"Is it really worth endangering the mission, not to mention all of us?"

>>73739
"I swear I'll keep you safe."

"...I don't mind if we leave now. But if we find the giants we ain't retreating ya hear."

>>73741
"Absolutely."

>>73741
"Yeah! We've come this far and neither you or Oghma failed me yet. I will trust in you both till I die."

Never mind, this is the same paladin. "I guess I have no choice. But only if we see the armory on the way, and even then, it needs to be a brief look."

>>73744
>>73743
"Thank you."

"...So, where was this tunnel again?" asks Sureiya, preparing himself to leave.

"This way," the scarred dragonborn female replies to Sureiya. She leads the group through the cavern, which is rather straight-forward and seems to lead in only one direction, before coming to a portion where the cavern narrows to an upward-sloped tunnel that's about 30 feet in diameter. "There were once more tunnels and perhaps a more extensive cavern system down here, but the giants caved in most of the excess. Now the tunnel leads only into the palace."

The tunnel looks like it goes on for quite some distance, and you traverse it for nearly an hour, heading upwards through a steep, winding path until you arrive at what appears to be a sandstone wall, with a large gate built into it, covered in strange symbols that are not recognizable to Myn as arcane glyphs.

Sureiya: Oddly enough, you recognize these symbols from the book. It's a bit difficult to make out the context, but you think that with a little work (and a dungeoneering or religion check) you could learn something from them using the book.

"Man, this sure is a long tunnel"
"I think I recognize these, lemme check em."
Dungeon, tell me your secrets (26) http://orokos.com/roll/139095

Sureiya isn't quite sure what the symbols represent in particular, but he manages to piece together that by touching the symbols in a particular sequence (which he knows), the heavy stone gate will open on its own. However, there is also a lightning-based trap on the door that will be triggered if an incorrect sequence is entered, or the door is forced open.

"I remember these symbols from the book, stand back, there could a trap here."
Sureiya touches the symbols in the correct order, attempting to open the door.

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>>73752
Trap?

perceive http://orokos.com/roll/139163

"Bernkastel" doesn't see anything suspicious, but when Sureiya touches the correct symbols, the gate rolls aside--revealing that the walls were broken through, but it was difficult to tell this from the outside, as the gate fit snugly into the ruined wall. Bernkastel can tell that this circular gate was added very recently.

Though the tunnel was illuminated by small torches set into the wall, the area beyond the broken wall is dark. From the light that bleeds in, you can see that the floor and walls are rough-hewn stone, and a few large barrels sit just inside your field of vision, as well as some open, empty wooden cabinets. You can't tell how big the room is because it extends beyond the edge of the visible light.

>>73754
"Whenever you're ready," murmurs the shaman as she pulls out a miner's helmet, into which she places a fresh sunrod.

I don't mind if someone else wears this. Volunteers? If not, I'll use it myself.

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"How in the world did he figure out the door sequence with that tiny brain?"

"I suggest mister Tormine go first, lest we accidentally trip over his valued relics."

Torinn doesn't seem to hear Myn speak. He simply first while murmuring in deep concentration. So if this is the ale cellar, that would mean their relative position is...
history check to navigate to forge : http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4230636/ (23)

With the mining helmet equipped, Torinn illuminates the cellar. It appears to be rather large, and filled with wooden crates and barrels, large wooden kegs, and ransacked cabinets. Set into the wall opposite your position is a set of stone stairs leading upwards.

Torinn (History): The architecture of this cellar isn't quite enough to help you navigate the palace, though the arrangement of the barrels and crates feels somewhat familiar. You may be able to piece together more after seeing more of the interior, but for now all you recognize is that, traditionally, in the houses of dragonborn nobility, the cellar would not be heavily guarded or trapped, but the hallways that connect to the cellar may be.

>>73759
"Be wary up ahead. This room's fine, but there could be traps lining the hallways."

Sureiya follows Torinn and looks around anyway.
nat 1 perception http://orokos.com/roll/139556

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Samel follows right behind them while holding his mace. He tries to focus, but can not refrain from giggling at the sight of Torinn with this helmet.
double nat 1 perception check http://orokos.com/roll/139570

The shaman produces a ten-foot pole from her bag of holding, and hands it to Torinn with the mining helmet. "Since you're in the front, here's a pole so you can poke the ground ahead of you, in case of traps."

Afterwards, she seems kinda distracted.

http://orokos.com/roll/139630

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Torinn graciously accepts the ten foot pole after putting his sword and shield away, and tries to see whatever traps might be waiting ahead.

perception : http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4238870/ (15)

Inside the cellar, the adventurers find little of note, despite spending way too much time searching and poking around with ten-foot sticks. Cobwebs have formed inside the cabinets, as they have apparently been empty for quite some time. The kegs are full of liquid, judging by the smell, probably old wine or other alcohol, and some of the barrels are full of the same, but many are empty or filled with grain.

The group also manages to not stumble onto any traps on the entry to the hallway, anyways, and proceeding up the stairs leads to the 10-foot wide, 15-foot tall decorated hall. Unlike the cellar, there is apparently illumination up here, provided by what appear to be glowing stones set into the walls. Torinn recognizes these glowstones are a type of everburning torch that glows in a slightly larger radius, but is far more cumbersome to carry. The hallway proceeds straight for about 80 feet before ending in a T-junction, and there are two heavy ornamental wooden doors on either side--one on the left about 30 feet ahead, and another on the right about 50 feet ahead.

"...nothing yet. Can you guys see anything suspicious here?"
paranoia check (18) http://orokos.com/roll/139676