The construct doesn't stop moving towards Tandor, but upon reaching the chair where its creator's remains sit, next to a still steaming cup of tea, it merely regards Tandor impassively before glancing around the room once again.
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DM:Forged in Chaos, Spiders of the Abyss, The Sundered Way, Champions of the Citadel
Once the cat arrives, Tandor directs it to jump on the desk. He then scratches the cat for a moment. Then, moving slowly and carefully, he begins checking the researcher for signs of life. He's not actually going to search her but if he hands should happen to notice odd bulges or shapes under her clothing, well, he will note the location. He keeps up a running monologue, beginning with a prayer to Pelor, which he will repeat as needed
ooc: in other words, any roll needed will have Guidance
"Right now, I'm feeling her chest, to see if I can feel a heart beat. Now, I'm checking her wrists for warmth. Same for her neck. Now, I'm looking for a heartbeat in her neck. It's called a pulse," and so on.
She's clearly dead, but Tandor knew that before checking the body, but his actions at least passed muster with the construct, as it didn't seem to take exception to anything he did. He does note that her neck is stiff and rigid, with slight discoloration present on her lips and protruding tongue.
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DM:Forged in Chaos, Spiders of the Abyss, The Sundered Way, Champions of the Citadel
She's clearly dead, but Tandor knew that before checking the body, but his actions at least passed muster with the construct, as it didn't seem to take exception to anything he did. He does note that her neck is stiff and rigid, with slight discoloration present on her lips and protruding tongue.
"Definitely dead, but the cause..." He checks her neck for bruising consistent with strangulation and then leans forward, almost putting his nose on her mouth and give a couple of long, deep, sniffs, trying to see if smells anything indicative of poisoning.
Meanwhile Mixtli will see if he can move to a different room and see what kind of benches, tables, bookcases, etc there are.
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"grandpa" Salkur, Gnome Arti/Sorc: Forged in Chaos | Pepin, Human Arti/Cleric: Goblin horde | Mixtli, Volc Genasi Arti: Champions of the Citadel | Erix Vadalitis, Human Druid: Rising from the last war |Smithy, Human Arti: Night Ravens: Black orchids for Biscotti | Tamphalic Aliprax, Dragonborn Wizard: Chronicles of the Accursed | Doc, Dwarven Cleric (2024): Adventure at Hope's End | Abathax, Tiefling Illriger: Hunt for the Balowang | Gorin Mestel, Human Arti: Descend into Avernus
There is no excessive bruising that Tandor can spot, but his sniffing reveals a sweet and sour scent on top of the whiff of decay.
The laboratory is mostly one large open space, with workbenches around the walls, and a few in the middle of the room, a furnace against the wall to your left as you came into the space, and a large apparatus of some sort occupying most of the far wall. Mixtli notes a door leading to a room beyond the apparatus, and one that leads to a room that would seem to share a wall with the back of the forge. Both doors are closed.
Liber picks up assorted traces of magical signatures, likely in keeping with what one might expect in an arcane laboratory. ((Can give me an Investigation check?))
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DM:Forged in Chaos, Spiders of the Abyss, The Sundered Way, Champions of the Citadel
Mixtli will check the door that leads to behind the apparatus to see if it is locked, trying to do this as unsuspiciously as possible
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"grandpa" Salkur, Gnome Arti/Sorc: Forged in Chaos | Pepin, Human Arti/Cleric: Goblin horde | Mixtli, Volc Genasi Arti: Champions of the Citadel | Erix Vadalitis, Human Druid: Rising from the last war |Smithy, Human Arti: Night Ravens: Black orchids for Biscotti | Tamphalic Aliprax, Dragonborn Wizard: Chronicles of the Accursed | Doc, Dwarven Cleric (2024): Adventure at Hope's End | Abathax, Tiefling Illriger: Hunt for the Balowang | Gorin Mestel, Human Arti: Descend into Avernus
As Mixtli moves towards the apparatus, the construct moves to intercept, gesturing with an arm for him to rejoin the others in the more open area of the lab.
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DM:Forged in Chaos, Spiders of the Abyss, The Sundered Way, Champions of the Citadel
As the construct moves to intercept Mixtli, Tandor quickly runs his hands over the researchers body. "Still not sure of the cause of death," he mutters. He's mainly looking for bulges and such, anything that might be a control unit, but also checking for blood or broken bones which might indicate a struggle. If he does not find it, he turns to the construct, preparing to speak again.
Gilbert, let me know if the thing notices my search.
If the thing notices his search, he will say, "I am sorry to say that your creator is dead. I am trying to find out why so I'm checking for broken bones or other wounds in case the death was not natural."
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Mixtli has his protector cannon send out a burst of boosting energy, also giving it to the construct in the hopes it feels the energy coming in, and that it shows we mean it no harm.
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"grandpa" Salkur, Gnome Arti/Sorc: Forged in Chaos | Pepin, Human Arti/Cleric: Goblin horde | Mixtli, Volc Genasi Arti: Champions of the Citadel | Erix Vadalitis, Human Druid: Rising from the last war |Smithy, Human Arti: Night Ravens: Black orchids for Biscotti | Tamphalic Aliprax, Dragonborn Wizard: Chronicles of the Accursed | Doc, Dwarven Cleric (2024): Adventure at Hope's End | Abathax, Tiefling Illriger: Hunt for the Balowang | Gorin Mestel, Human Arti: Descend into Avernus
"grandpa" Salkur, Gnome Arti/Sorc: Forged in Chaos | Pepin, Human Arti/Cleric: Goblin horde | Mixtli, Volc Genasi Arti: Champions of the Citadel | Erix Vadalitis, Human Druid: Rising from the last war |Smithy, Human Arti: Night Ravens: Black orchids for Biscotti | Tamphalic Aliprax, Dragonborn Wizard: Chronicles of the Accursed | Doc, Dwarven Cleric (2024): Adventure at Hope's End | Abathax, Tiefling Illriger: Hunt for the Balowang | Gorin Mestel, Human Arti: Descend into Avernus
The construct shivers at the protective pulse, raising an arm quickly, but lowering it when it is clear that no damage resulted. It will guide Mixtli towards the center of the room.
Tandor cannot find any other trauma to the body of the researcher, he keeps coming back to the taut throat and protruding discolored tongue as cause of death, somehow. He feels what might be a ring of keys in an inner pocket, but Gilbert gives a meow as the construct turns back with Mixtli before his hands can explore further.
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DM:Forged in Chaos, Spiders of the Abyss, The Sundered Way, Champions of the Citadel
Tandor turns to the construct. "Do you understand me? If so, respond by nodding your head for yes and shaking your head for no." The priest demonstrates what he means as he speaks. "Your mistress is dead. Do you understand that? Do you know what allergic means? It means if she eats or drinks a certain kind of thing it would make her very sick, maybe enough to die. Do you understand allergic?"
The construct doesn't stop moving towards Tandor, but upon reaching the chair where its creator's remains sit, next to a still steaming cup of tea, it merely regards Tandor impassively before glancing around the room once again.
DM: Forged in Chaos, Spiders of the Abyss, The Sundered Way, Champions of the Citadel
Active Characters:
Breldo, Halfling Ranger | Kathryn, Wood Elf Rogue/Ranger | Kroshav, Dragonborn Paladin | T'laren Farsiel, Wood Elf Fighter | Trill, Kenku Bard | Val "Janellae", Mark of Shadow Elf Warlock
Gilbert, get in here. Now!
Once the cat arrives, Tandor directs it to jump on the desk. He then scratches the cat for a moment. Then, moving slowly and carefully, he begins checking the researcher for signs of life. He's not actually going to search her but if he hands should happen to notice odd bulges or shapes under her clothing, well, he will note the location. He keeps up a running monologue, beginning with a prayer to Pelor, which he will repeat as needed
ooc: in other words, any roll needed will have Guidance
"Right now, I'm feeling her chest, to see if I can feel a heart beat. Now, I'm checking her wrists for warmth. Same for her neck. Now, I'm looking for a heartbeat in her neck. It's called a pulse," and so on.
ooc: what should I roll.
Tandor the White, Human Life Cleric
(Sounds like medicine, unless you'd rather just performance.)
DM: Forged in Chaos, Spiders of the Abyss, The Sundered Way, Champions of the Citadel
Active Characters:
Breldo, Halfling Ranger | Kathryn, Wood Elf Rogue/Ranger | Kroshav, Dragonborn Paladin | T'laren Farsiel, Wood Elf Fighter | Trill, Kenku Bard | Val "Janellae", Mark of Shadow Elf Warlock
Medicine 26+1
Tandor the White, Human Life Cleric
Dain moves to Tandor's side with the construct. He stays there, keeping an eye on it as Tandor works.
She's clearly dead, but Tandor knew that before checking the body, but his actions at least passed muster with the construct, as it didn't seem to take exception to anything he did. He does note that her neck is stiff and rigid, with slight discoloration present on her lips and protruding tongue.
DM: Forged in Chaos, Spiders of the Abyss, The Sundered Way, Champions of the Citadel
Active Characters:
Breldo, Halfling Ranger | Kathryn, Wood Elf Rogue/Ranger | Kroshav, Dragonborn Paladin | T'laren Farsiel, Wood Elf Fighter | Trill, Kenku Bard | Val "Janellae", Mark of Shadow Elf Warlock
"Definitely dead, but the cause..." He checks her neck for bruising consistent with strangulation and then leans forward, almost putting his nose on her mouth and give a couple of long, deep, sniffs, trying to see if smells anything indicative of poisoning.
Tandor the White, Human Life Cleric
Meanwhile Mixtli will see if he can move to a different room and see what kind of benches, tables, bookcases, etc there are.
"grandpa" Salkur, Gnome Arti/Sorc: Forged in Chaos | Pepin, Human Arti/Cleric: Goblin horde | Mixtli, Volc Genasi Arti: Champions of the Citadel | Erix Vadalitis, Human Druid: Rising from the last war | Smithy, Human Arti: Night Ravens: Black orchids for Biscotti | Tamphalic Aliprax, Dragonborn Wizard: Chronicles of the Accursed | Doc, Dwarven Cleric (2024): Adventure at Hope's End | Abathax, Tiefling Illriger: Hunt for the Balowang | Gorin Mestel, Human Arti: Descend into Avernus
Liber just keeps an eye on things and continues scanning.
(should I roll anything?)
There is no excessive bruising that Tandor can spot, but his sniffing reveals a sweet and sour scent on top of the whiff of decay.
The laboratory is mostly one large open space, with workbenches around the walls, and a few in the middle of the room, a furnace against the wall to your left as you came into the space, and a large apparatus of some sort occupying most of the far wall. Mixtli notes a door leading to a room beyond the apparatus, and one that leads to a room that would seem to share a wall with the back of the forge. Both doors are closed.
Liber picks up assorted traces of magical signatures, likely in keeping with what one might expect in an arcane laboratory. ((Can give me an Investigation check?))
DM: Forged in Chaos, Spiders of the Abyss, The Sundered Way, Champions of the Citadel
Active Characters:
Breldo, Halfling Ranger | Kathryn, Wood Elf Rogue/Ranger | Kroshav, Dragonborn Paladin | T'laren Farsiel, Wood Elf Fighter | Trill, Kenku Bard | Val "Janellae", Mark of Shadow Elf Warlock
Mixtli will check the door that leads to behind the apparatus to see if it is locked, trying to do this as unsuspiciously as possible
"grandpa" Salkur, Gnome Arti/Sorc: Forged in Chaos | Pepin, Human Arti/Cleric: Goblin horde | Mixtli, Volc Genasi Arti: Champions of the Citadel | Erix Vadalitis, Human Druid: Rising from the last war | Smithy, Human Arti: Night Ravens: Black orchids for Biscotti | Tamphalic Aliprax, Dragonborn Wizard: Chronicles of the Accursed | Doc, Dwarven Cleric (2024): Adventure at Hope's End | Abathax, Tiefling Illriger: Hunt for the Balowang | Gorin Mestel, Human Arti: Descend into Avernus
As Mixtli moves towards the apparatus, the construct moves to intercept, gesturing with an arm for him to rejoin the others in the more open area of the lab.
DM: Forged in Chaos, Spiders of the Abyss, The Sundered Way, Champions of the Citadel
Active Characters:
Breldo, Halfling Ranger | Kathryn, Wood Elf Rogue/Ranger | Kroshav, Dragonborn Paladin | T'laren Farsiel, Wood Elf Fighter | Trill, Kenku Bard | Val "Janellae", Mark of Shadow Elf Warlock
As the construct moves to intercept Mixtli, Tandor quickly runs his hands over the researchers body. "Still not sure of the cause of death," he mutters. He's mainly looking for bulges and such, anything that might be a control unit, but also checking for blood or broken bones which might indicate a struggle. If he does not find it, he turns to the construct, preparing to speak again.
Gilbert, let me know if the thing notices my search.
If the thing notices his search, he will say, "I am sorry to say that your creator is dead. I am trying to find out why so I'm checking for broken bones or other wounds in case the death was not natural."
Tandor the White, Human Life Cleric
((Let's have an Investigation check from Tandor.))
DM: Forged in Chaos, Spiders of the Abyss, The Sundered Way, Champions of the Citadel
Active Characters:
Breldo, Halfling Ranger | Kathryn, Wood Elf Rogue/Ranger | Kroshav, Dragonborn Paladin | T'laren Farsiel, Wood Elf Fighter | Trill, Kenku Bard | Val "Janellae", Mark of Shadow Elf Warlock
Dain stands by, keeping an eye on the construct and readying an action to strike if it becomes hostil.
Tandor Investigation 22+4
Tandor the White, Human Life Cleric
Mixtli has his protector cannon send out a burst of boosting energy, also giving it to the construct in the hopes it feels the energy coming in, and that it shows we mean it no harm.
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"grandpa" Salkur, Gnome Arti/Sorc: Forged in Chaos | Pepin, Human Arti/Cleric: Goblin horde | Mixtli, Volc Genasi Arti: Champions of the Citadel | Erix Vadalitis, Human Druid: Rising from the last war | Smithy, Human Arti: Night Ravens: Black orchids for Biscotti | Tamphalic Aliprax, Dragonborn Wizard: Chronicles of the Accursed | Doc, Dwarven Cleric (2024): Adventure at Hope's End | Abathax, Tiefling Illriger: Hunt for the Balowang | Gorin Mestel, Human Arti: Descend into Avernus
((10 temp hp for everyone (incl gilbert?), take highest of options you have; I think only Mixtli would be to far away?))
"grandpa" Salkur, Gnome Arti/Sorc: Forged in Chaos | Pepin, Human Arti/Cleric: Goblin horde | Mixtli, Volc Genasi Arti: Champions of the Citadel | Erix Vadalitis, Human Druid: Rising from the last war | Smithy, Human Arti: Night Ravens: Black orchids for Biscotti | Tamphalic Aliprax, Dragonborn Wizard: Chronicles of the Accursed | Doc, Dwarven Cleric (2024): Adventure at Hope's End | Abathax, Tiefling Illriger: Hunt for the Balowang | Gorin Mestel, Human Arti: Descend into Avernus
The construct shivers at the protective pulse, raising an arm quickly, but lowering it when it is clear that no damage resulted. It will guide Mixtli towards the center of the room.
Tandor cannot find any other trauma to the body of the researcher, he keeps coming back to the taut throat and protruding discolored tongue as cause of death, somehow. He feels what might be a ring of keys in an inner pocket, but Gilbert gives a meow as the construct turns back with Mixtli before his hands can explore further.
DM: Forged in Chaos, Spiders of the Abyss, The Sundered Way, Champions of the Citadel
Active Characters:
Breldo, Halfling Ranger | Kathryn, Wood Elf Rogue/Ranger | Kroshav, Dragonborn Paladin | T'laren Farsiel, Wood Elf Fighter | Trill, Kenku Bard | Val "Janellae", Mark of Shadow Elf Warlock
Tandor turns to the construct. "Do you understand me? If so, respond by nodding your head for yes and shaking your head for no." The priest demonstrates what he means as he speaks. "Your mistress is dead. Do you understand that? Do you know what allergic means? It means if she eats or drinks a certain kind of thing it would make her very sick, maybe enough to die. Do you understand allergic?"
Tandor the White, Human Life Cleric