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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Krauss von Espy" data-source="post: 2384796" data-attributes="member: 31847">Round 4:Vandon hacks away with his mindblade, buying Martan and Tanus time to work out their plan.  His blade hacks another furrow into the Golem's hide, to the consternation of the evil spectators.  The good observers clap politely.  From the north, a voice says, "It's incredible how that psionic blade can harm the Golem so completely.  He must have some sort of magical aid."  Several others murmur their agreement.Martan manages to cast the spell on his scroll while keeping the poisonous blade of the golem at bay.  Tanus' body shimmers, then begins to change, as he is transformed into a creature with a chitinous body, long, paddle-like tail, and two antennae...a Rust Monster!  "Ingenious!" cries one of the pillar carvings.  A great hue and cry rises from the viewing stands.Taking advantage of his new form, Tanus whips his antennae repeatedly at the golem, hitting several times.  The golem, unable to withstand the effects of the rust monster's attacks, corrodes in dramatic fashion, starting from the legs and working its way up to its torso, arms and then its head.  The fiery glow in its mouth winks out as it collapses deafeningly to the ground, shattering into so many hunks of useless, rusted scrap.  Its terrible weapons shatter into pieces with it, ending the threat of this monstrosity forever.From the north, the observers call out, "Amazing!  They've defeated the terrible iron golem!  This a feat for the ages!  I'd never have thought!" and so forth.  Meanwhile, the noise from the viewing stands is cacaphonous, a mixture of cheers and boos, applause and catcalls, praise and insults.  After a few moments, all goes quiet, and the images fade.  The viewing stands are empty once more, and the carved pillars to the north have reverted to their original inanimate state.OOC: Aftermath....Silence and Martan have only moments before they will feel the secondary effects of the poison in their systems.  There is more to say about this battle, but I'm late for work as it is.  For now, I'll just say...well done!-------------------------------------Tanus delays acting until after Martan's turn.Vandon makes a full attack vs. Iron Golem (+23/+23/+8, incl. Haste; Flanking; Prayer), Rolls 1,7,6 for Totals of 24(Miss), 30(Hit), 14(Miss). Damage 1d8+9 (incl. Prayer), Roll 4, Damage Total 13.Martan casts Polymorph on Tanus, Casting Defensively.  Concentration Check Roll 12+16 (incl. Prayer) for a total of 28, success vs. DC 19.  Golem gets no AOO.  Tanus willingly allows himself to be polymorphed into a Rust Monster, duration 12 minutes. (Slow effect on Iron Golem has now expired).Tanus makes a flurry of touch attacks with Rust Monster antennae. (+6/+6/+6/+1, incl. Flanking(+2), Haste(+1), Prayer(+1), Combat Expertise (-5), STR adjustment(-4)).  Roll 14,2,18,14 for totals of 20(Hit), 8(Miss), 24(Hit), 15(Hit).Iron Golem must make 3 Reflex Saves to avoid destruction.  Rolls 16,15,11 for Totals of 21(Success), 20(Success), 16(Fail!)Iron Golem is destroyed by Rust!End Combat.</blockquote>

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