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Message: <blockquote data-quote="boredgremlin" data-source="post: 2222896" data-attributes="member: 31646">According to the rules its probably an initiative with the golems readying actions for when the door opens because of the specters warning. Assuming of course that the spectre can command the golems and isnt just hanging out there. Effectively letting them go first no matter what the PC's initiative was.  However as a DM many situations are either unclear in the RAW or frankly the RAW is stupid. In this case the PC's are pretty sure the enemy is somewhere on the other side of the door. But they dont know where in that room or that the monsters are aware of thier approach. On the other hand the monsters know exactly where the PC's are and that they stopped in front of the door. The spectre is bright enough to know that means they are coming in and warn his cohorts.So while the PC's think they know the situation and placement they arent sure, and the spectre at least must have moved somewhat in 5 weeks. The monsters know exactly where the PC's are and what they are doing. Common sense says the monsters can ready an action. Surprise is questionable, reading over this i have changed my mind and figured no surprise, but yes readied actions to go as soon as the door opens.</blockquote>