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Trencher is clearly intrigued watching everyone chat with the creature we were tasked with taking down. Whenever anyone talks to the construct he just watches closely with a look of "I can't believe this is actually kinda working'.
He takes a 10 foot move closer into the lab and then decides he should do something....so he starts scanning the west part of the room. Obviously something happened to the woman to kill her. So maybe whatever fight or problem happened left some sort of clue, and he is going to try to find it.
Mixtli thinks they really have to take a look at the other rooms, but is pretty sure the Construct will attack when he tries to open one of the doors. He looks around, is there any fire in the laboratory he could control with control flames to create a distraction?
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Nod... hesitation then shake... shake... shake... It seems the construct understands Common, but perhaps only limited concepts.
Liber and Trencher have a look around, but in trying not to disrupt the negotiations, such as they are, are somewhat limited in what and where they can go. Nothing seems obviously out of place, it seems that even in death the construct has been tidying the place, signs of a conflict with the fellows at the inn aren't apparent, the floor has been swept, though it seems it doesn't tidy the workspaces, a few spilled or broken items still sitting in place. It even seems to keep bringing her tea, the current cup no longer steaming, but still warm.
Mialee:
Tandor hasn't shared his findings after inspecting the body (or if he did, I missed it), but when his words to the construct turn to allergic reactions, the possibility of poison comes to your mind. Her own inspection or Tandor recounting his findings of hardened throat, sweet odor and discoloration to the protruding tongue would suggest "Hangman's Grip", a nectar distillate that when ingested, results in paralysis followed by closing off of the airways prior to death. It's sweet in odor and flavor, so is often masked with other sweet foods in its administration.
((Treating that as an Intelligence (Poisoner's Kit) check, so Mialee has proficiency.))
While a number of the work benches have small alcohol burners, none of them are currently lit, though the forge has a small bank of coals.
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"It's kind of like your mistress was poisoned. That's what an allergy can do," the priest of Pelor says. He then examines the body for additional signs of an allergic reaction and sniffs at the cup of whatever it is sitting on the desk.
Tandor thinks he's probably found what he can on the body without disrobing her and performing a full exam. The cup of tea is still warm, and smells like it's some kind of herbal honey tea.
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Tandor looks at the construct. "Did you prepare the tea," he asks, gesturing at the cup. After the construct replies, he continues, "I need to finish examining her. I am sorry but I want to know why she's dead and, if she was killed, catch her murder. Don't you?" He then begins disrobing her, though slowly so he stop if the construct looks like it's about to attack.
Does the coloration and swelling of her lips seem indicative of either poisoning or an allergic reaction?
Mixtli hopes what the others do give enough distraction for him to try, and go through if possible, one of the 2 doors.
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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
The construct doesn't seem to follow all of Tandor's questioning, but nods at tea, before striding over and picking up the now cooled cup and moving to a side bench where they busy themselves preparing another cup of tea.
Mialee isn't quite sure of the device's function, but it seems to not quite be fully finished, or was in the process of being repaired. There are some levers and controls, but there is an open housing and exposed large gears and flywheels, one of which is lying on a sturdy workbench awaiting installation.
Mixtli, give me a stealth check to try to get through the door without the construct noticing. You may have advantage on your check.
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Stealth: 17
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so roll shows 22 for me, hovering over shows 18+2, I did d20ad+3, but should have done d20+3 due to original disadvantage x)
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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
((Looks like the 19 was on the first die, so 22 is valid.))
Mixtli slips into the far room he was heading for initially, and finds himself in a storage room, with all manner of crates, barrels and shelving stocked with all manner of raw materials and gizmos. It's enough to make an artificer drool, if they were not well in command of themselves.
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Mixtli makes sure he checks every corner of the room as quiet as possible to ensure there is no running equipment that might help turning the construct off.
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((I've been feeling the end of semester crunch, so my forum time doesn't seem to have included much progression of my own games and minimal participation as a player. Apologies!))
((Mixtli, let's have an Investigation check.))
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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
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Dain continues watching the construct for now.
Trencher is clearly intrigued watching everyone chat with the creature we were tasked with taking down. Whenever anyone talks to the construct he just watches closely with a look of "I can't believe this is actually kinda working'.
He takes a 10 foot move closer into the lab and then decides he should do something....so he starts scanning the west part of the room. Obviously something happened to the woman to kill her. So maybe whatever fight or problem happened left some sort of clue, and he is going to try to find it.
Perception: 23
Mialee, catching an eyeful of Tandor's investigation, tries to think of anything she might know of that could help.
Intelligence check? 16
If youd like a different one let me know!
Mixtli thinks they really have to take a look at the other rooms, but is pretty sure the Construct will attack when he tries to open one of the doors. He looks around, is there any fire in the laboratory he could control with control flames to create a distraction?
"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
Nod... hesitation then shake... shake... shake... It seems the construct understands Common, but perhaps only limited concepts.
Liber and Trencher have a look around, but in trying not to disrupt the negotiations, such as they are, are somewhat limited in what and where they can go. Nothing seems obviously out of place, it seems that even in death the construct has been tidying the place, signs of a conflict with the fellows at the inn aren't apparent, the floor has been swept, though it seems it doesn't tidy the workspaces, a few spilled or broken items still sitting in place. It even seems to keep bringing her tea, the current cup no longer steaming, but still warm.
Mialee:
Tandor hasn't shared his findings after inspecting the body (or if he did, I missed it), but when his words to the construct turn to allergic reactions, the possibility of poison comes to your mind. Her own inspection or Tandor recounting his findings of hardened throat, sweet odor and discoloration to the protruding tongue would suggest "Hangman's Grip", a nectar distillate that when ingested, results in paralysis followed by closing off of the airways prior to death. It's sweet in odor and flavor, so is often masked with other sweet foods in its administration.
((Treating that as an Intelligence (Poisoner's Kit) check, so Mialee has proficiency.))
While a number of the work benches have small alcohol burners, none of them are currently lit, though the forge has a small bank of coals.
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
"It's kind of like your mistress was poisoned. That's what an allergy can do," the priest of Pelor says. He then examines the body for additional signs of an allergic reaction and sniffs at the cup of whatever it is sitting on the desk.
Tandor the White, Human Life Cleric
Tandor thinks he's probably found what he can on the body without disrobing her and performing a full exam. The cup of tea is still warm, and smells like it's some kind of herbal honey tea.
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
Mialee looks about for the engine the last group mentioned, then goes to take a look at it.
Perception/Investigation: 16
Tinkerers tools: 24
Tandor looks at the construct. "Did you prepare the tea," he asks, gesturing at the cup. After the construct replies, he continues, "I need to finish examining her. I am sorry but I want to know why she's dead and, if she was killed, catch her murder. Don't you?" He then begins disrobing her, though slowly so he stop if the construct looks like it's about to attack.
Does the coloration and swelling of her lips seem indicative of either poisoning or an allergic reaction?
Medicine: 22+4
Tandor the White, Human Life Cleric
Liber assists mialee
Mixtli hopes what the others do give enough distraction for him to try, and go through if possible, one of the 2 doors.
"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 doesn't seem to follow all of Tandor's questioning, but nods at tea, before striding over and picking up the now cooled cup and moving to a side bench where they busy themselves preparing another cup of tea.
Mialee isn't quite sure of the device's function, but it seems to not quite be fully finished, or was in the process of being repaired. There are some levers and controls, but there is an open housing and exposed large gears and flywheels, one of which is lying on a sturdy workbench awaiting installation.
Mixtli, give me a stealth check to try to get through the door without the construct noticing. You may have advantage on your 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
Stealth: 17
"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
so roll shows 22 for me, hovering over shows 18+2, I did d20ad+3, but should have done d20+3 due to original disadvantage x)
"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
((Looks like the 19 was on the first die, so 22 is valid.))
Mixtli slips into the far room he was heading for initially, and finds himself in a storage room, with all manner of crates, barrels and shelving stocked with all manner of raw materials and gizmos. It's enough to make an artificer drool, if they were not well in command of themselves.
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
liber hangs steady.
Mixtli makes sure he checks every corner of the room as quiet as possible to ensure there is no running equipment that might help turning the construct off.
"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
((I've been feeling the end of semester crunch, so my forum time doesn't seem to have included much progression of my own games and minimal participation as a player. Apologies!))
((Mixtli, let's have 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
Investigation: 21
((No worries, take care!))
"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