[IC] The Trouble at Durbenford

[Bloodcookie]

Trusting that Konstantine will be safe alone with the Deva, Ruathen accompanies the others into the eastern room, raising an eyebrow at the condition of the supports keeping tons of stone from entombing them all. "Have I ever mentioned how much I dislike being underground?"

 

[michael_noah]

As Gil examines the statue, it is only his sharp eyes that save him from being completely caught unaware. Just as the half-orc notes that something is not quite right, the oriental warrior springs to life!



[sblock=ooc]Gil search check: 25


Init (Gil and Creature get a surprise round):
Gil: 16
Padraig: 14
Ruathen: 8
Zagnak: 8
Creature: 6
Jasper: 2
Konstantine: will jump in if called, etc.

The passage to the south of Gil, should anyone venture that way, branches immediately to the east, and west.
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[Lazlow]

"It's alive!!" Gil yells as he draws his rapier and moves away.

[sblock=OOC]Is the statue the "S" looking thing, or the blue blob? I can't click the picture for a big version, it only takes me to the Imageshack home page. I also can't tell where the edges of the squares are, are they the grey lines or black lines?[/sblock]

 

[michael_noah]

[sblock=ooc]I apologize for the image, that's the actual size, I'm not sure why it got so much smaller... I'll get a better one up. Both the dark and light lines are square edges, the blue blob is the statue. Please let me know where you'd like to move back to, and I'll get a better map up for the first full round.[/sblock]

 

[Bloodcookie]

"And who suggested we go exploring? Oh, yes, the Deva..." Ruathen grumbles as he rifles through the pouch at his belt. Drawing forth a bit of fried hog flesh, he mutters something incomprehensible and tosses the pork rind toward the animated statue, and calls out, "Don't waste magic on it except for spells that specifically manipulate earth - and don't try hitting it with anything other than adamantine or something blunt!"

[sblock=ooc]Casting grease, centered on the golem (or as nearly as possible without affecting any of the party)[/sblock]

 

[Vigwyn the Unruly]

Padraig, Male Human Veteran (Fighter)

Padraig blinks as the group walks into the darkened area, trying to help his eyes adjust to the dim lighting. As Gil walks farther in, Padraig draws his sword from its scabbard, casting a cold blue light in the room. When he looks back up, he is horrified to see Gil being menaced by a giant statue!

[sblock=OOC]I'll post my actions after the surprise round.[/sblock]

 

[Lazlow]

[sblock=ooc]I apologize for the image, that's the actual size, I'm not sure why it got so much smaller... I'll get a better one up. Both the dark and light lines are square edges, the blue blob is the statue. Please let me know where you'd like to move back to, and I'll get a better map up for the first full round.[/sblock]

[sblock=OOC]Let's move him up and to the left, right next to Jasper, with his back against the wall.[/sblock]

 

[michael_noah]

Gil quickly backs away from the thing, but what Ruathen knows is a Clay Golem follows the rogue with abandon, smashing a fist practically through his leather armor. Some of the magically infused clay sticks in the wound, causing it to fester.

As the thing begins thrashing about, Konstantine can easily hear that there is some sort of disturbance, though he knows not what.


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Gil Moves/Draws
Creature attacks Gil: 10+2charge+? hits, 22 damage.

Ruathen knowledge Arcana: 30. He knows that the creature will be resist damage from weapons other than those which are bludgeoning and made of adamantine, and that while immune to most magic, some spells such as Move Earth or Earthquake can affect it.


Init and Status:
Gil: 16 - 22hp
Padraig: 14 - 11hp
Ruathen: 8
Zagnak: 8 , Endure Elements[long]
Creature: 6
Jasper: 2 - 42hp,Magic Vestment +1[long], Fly[medium]
Konstantine: 1 - 5hp
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[michael_noah]

Ruathen's pig bladder seems to dissipate in mid-air, and the ground beneath the golem shimmers. Though the thing does not fall immediately, it appears to have some difficulty standing erect.

Meanwhile, Zagnak casts a spell to aid in the fight.

[sblock=ooc]golem save: 19+?. Balancing (denied dex).
Zagnak casts Mass Lesser Vigor on Padraig, Gil, Jasper. Unfortunately, the wound inflicted on Gil seems to resist the healing.

Init and Status: (party less constantine
Gil: 16 - 22hp
Padraig: 14 - 11hp, fast healing 1

Creature: 6
Jasper: 2 - 42hp,Magic Vestment +1[long], Fly[medium], fast healing 1
Konstantine: 1 - 5hp

Ruathen: 8
Zagnak: 8 , Endure Elements[long]
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[Dichotomy]

"Oh and after the giant fell..." Konstantine pauses as he hears the ruckus. "Please, excuse me," the bard says rather nonchalantly. He begins walking toward the others as he starts loudly singing so they can all hear.[sblock=OOC]Inspire courage, of course.[/sblock]