COMBAT ROUND 1
23: The iron cobra bites at Chongo, but its venomous fangs are turned aside by the barbarian's leather armor.
21: Keoni approaches and lands a solid thrust with his spear, but the metal serpent seems virtually unfazed by the attack. (1 damage after Damage Reduction; Aura changed to Power).
19: Bael launches a bolt of magical energy from his fingertips, to much greater effect. The cobra's head snaps back at the force of the spell, leaving a dent behind. (7 damage).
16: Anar circles around the construct, and lunges two-handed with his new rapier at the thing. His blade pierces the serpent's hide, but he too is disappointed that it seems little affected. (2 damage after DR).
14: Chongo draws forth his flail, and unloads with a mighty wallop right on the cobra's head! The sound resounds loudly through the domed chamber. Even with its resistance to such an attack, the mark of Chongo's blow can be seen. (7 damage after DR).
11: Kalen steps back to protect Lavinia, and urges her to use her family authority to put an end to the senseless conflict. (Mage Armor active)
6: Lavinia looks fearfully at the serpentine construct, but then she resolutely heeds Kalen's words. Summoning all her courage, she raises her father's signet ring before her, and steps toward the construct. "Serpent! Stand down! I, Lavinia Vanderboren, command you!" Immediately, the damaged iron cobra shrinks back from her, and placidly crawls away to the dark shadows in the corner of the room. Lavinia looks both relieved and happy that the gambit worked.
END COMBAT
Well...that was easy. What next?
