Charles thinks for a moment, "I have learned that I am nothing without a team. The golem creature back there, my bullets did nothing to it. If it weren't for these people I just met, I would've been dead."
Drago had been thinking and his thoughts came tumbling out "Life is not what you expect and yet we must live it and give to it. Jury is like the Tin Man without a heart and yet we depend on him and he responds to our needs and depends on us as well. Charles bullets were not effective this time but next time we expect to see great success. Grixx has a new blade and we move forward together to face whatever challenges may come. We All work for the One and even those ugly minions are worthy to be called companions and can be called upon when times require it. I expect to learn more and still want to find my greater purpose. Perhaps you can help me." Drago bows his head slightly and watches for the wall to respond to his words, waiting for the chance to reach in and find the unknown.
Both wall patches start swirling rapidly and inviting your hands in (I'll assume you both do reach in, for the sake of brevity here).
Charles finds within the dark hole a fist-sized pouch containing perfectly spherical metal pebbles. The pebbles and their pouch look absolutely the same as the ones you carry in your person already, even to the smallest of details, as if the items were copied. You do however, feel a small difference. A sort of ethereal coating to each of the bullets inside the new pouch. Having been in the presence of magic before and assuming your direct request was answered by the Trials, you can safely assume these are a set of 20 ammunition, +1
(OOC @Superbad: I wanted to test some customizing so I went ahead and added these magic bullets to your inventory already).
As soon as Drago reaches in, even before his whole hand is placed inside, he feels a light object snag his fingers. He pulls it to reveal a thin neck chain supporting a silver coin as a pendant. The coin sports shamrock carvings on both of its faces, a clear sign of Tymora's blessing. Details on its properties are left out of the gift wrapping however...
Drago gazes in wonder "This is amazing. I will treasure it always! Jury, can you help me understand the properties of this great treasure?" Drago holds it like a new born bade as he brings it over to Jury for inspection.
For the twentieth time since Jury came to be, the mecha-man wished his creators had been kind enough to install facial features. Because simply staring at someone for an awkward amount of time with only four emotional settings for his eye lights did not make for good conveyance of one's budding annoyance. But he was used to settling, and eventually held out a hand to accept it for magical translating.
11 minutes of Yu Mo Gwai Gui Fai Di Zao ... Wrong Chant... 22 minutes(kidding)... One Identify ritual later...
Jury passes the necklace back, though somewhat haltingly spoke of its properties, if any are to be discerned from the spell. "I will endeavor to make certain that each of your shots land. Caution. It should not be said, but use sparingly."He says next to Charles. Once the group was ready to go, Jury and his minions resume their formation in the group and start the long march northward -F17 at the man's suggestion. And if question on why North at this point, he states simply, "It has been my assessment that a grid search is the best method of currently available to us for overcoming this current trial beyond inevitable conflict with other denizens of this place."
(@Lerus I just gotta ask... Did we luck out on directions, or was this all intended on some level? XD)
Charles takes a look at the ammunition and immediately reloads his gun with the new ammo. He looks up at where the hole previously was, "Thank you. So much. Thank you!"
(OOC @Superbad: Please keep track of different kind of ammunition separately).
(OOC @Ori: The southeast corner is what basically amounts to a treasure room, just the Trials version... The fact that you also encountered another magic wall before coming this way just worked in such a way that each of you had a chance to interact with one. Looks like Tymora is by your side. I was wondering if you were going to explore before/during combat to try finding solutions, but it was an easy fight so I guess you didn't have to).
(OOC @Everyone: Don't forget that by DMG rules, you can study an item during a short rest to learn its properties, so we don't have to milk the Identify cow every 5 seconds... just saying....)
Drago, with Jury's help, now understand's Tymora's blessing. The pendent serves as a Periapt of Health.
The group then marches on through the northern path and realize that some of these hallways seem to merge together.
After noticing that the paths merge, the group keeps advancing through the only unexplored path heading north. Unlike the southeastern path recently traversed, the northern one is long and winding. The featurelessness of the chosen path soon begins to water the seed of doubt in some of your heads. Could we have passed through here before? Have I not seen this stone piece a minute ago? Are we even going north still? The monotony is only broken by Verdict's sudden excitement. It has found another of the swirly walls. It calls to all of you, awaiting for a volunteer.
As one designed for monotonous work, Jury was not so easily consumed by doubt. Their purpose was clear. They would learn, grow, and someday return having performed their duty to the absolute best of their abilities. Whether this meant to a higher power, or solely for themselves. That said, he was not unused to partition apart of his mind; such as, creating a mental map to new area as they went along the path.
"My assessment has been correct to some extent. Though this means the last path will be most perilous. If none object, and in keeping to order, I shall step forward for this test." He says, but for a moment an interesting thought pops into his head. What would happen... if Verdict took the test? Would he be remade into a greater construct familiar? Garner his further independency? Or merely hand over the boon to the Jury for dissemination? It is with these thoughts in mind that Jury would strive forward if none object with good reason.
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When you realize you're doing too much: Signature.
(@Lerus: Sorry, I meant to include this in a spoiler in the last post just in case all were for it. Now I've forgotten most of the good part...)
Again, there is no hesitation on Jury's part. With Verdict at least temporarily on his shoulder he says, "To be patient in all things, and encourage this in all. For without, all our successes, be they individual or not, thus far will be for naught."
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When you realize you're doing too much: Signature.
Following a similar vein of thought as before, Jury tries to visualize the best implement for the rest of the trial as he reaches into the wall. Meanwhile, Orderand a grudging Verdict redirect their focus towards making their way back to the "central room".
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Just before Jury's fingers start crossing the mystical threshold, the liquidity of the wall disappears. In its place, a group of demonic faces appear to have been instantly carved. They move and laugh at the warforged and in an instant, the ground crumbles beneath his feet. The trap reaches all the way past Grixx.
(OOC: Spaces -I3, -K8, and everything in between simply collapse into a well-carved 22-foot hole. Jury, Order, and Grixx must all make a DEX saving throw with decreasing DCs as those further from the start of the trap have a better chance of seeing it coming. If you want to do something to avoid the fall, and therefore the save altogether, feel free to state your case but note this is all happening very quickly so you do not have enough time for a full action like casting Feather Fall or something. Verdict doesn't have to save because it can fly. If you fail your save you take 6 bludgeoning damage, or half that on a success, rounded down).
As Grixx falls he does his best to keep the Greatsword of Tempus from being damaged in the fall and takes great care to look over it, before checking his own injuries and the others.
Grixx hesitantly will place his [Greatsword] on his back and look over Jury and Order. Although, he is not really sure if they have been injured since he is unfamiliar with their bodies.
Drago quickly speaks the code word for his broom of flying"Burninator"and cruises down to check on those in the hole. "I always knew this would come in handy! I guess I also knew that our surprises couldn't all be good." He gives a sigh as returns to the top and then commands the broom down to bring the fallen up one at a time. "We will need to help Jury up because he weighs a bit much. Grixx tie your rope around him and he will be the last one we pull up, the broom can help but can't do it by itself. My broom can only bring up 400 lbs and Jury with his equipment is close to 500 I would guess." The broom is able to bring up Grixx and Order without issue.
Drago sends the broom down for Jury after the rope is tied around him.
(@Lerus Feather Fall is a reaction just for this sort of thing actually, but yeah... the only case I had was him attempting to punch a hole in wall. But as he is not a Juggernaut Class Warforged, forget that noise.)
(@Laserwhit And exccuuuuse me! Even with all my gear, I'm only around 250, thank you very much! As stated above, I'm' an Evoker Class, not Juggernaut. Hmph! U.u)
While Jury is able to maintain some level of composure and land painfully on his feet, Order on the hand.... Face plants. "Quiet, Verdict." Jury says aloud as he straightens up to his full height and looks up at said creature. Verdict stops its frantic flapping around, which it is the only thing it had been doing by all appearance.
"Warning. Your assumption is made in error, flesh bag. Clarification. Only Juggernaut class weigh in excess of the standard Two-Hundred pounds by an additional Two-Hundred pounds or more. Excluding additional armaments." He says on his way over to the other end of the pit. "Now provide assistance... Please." He says with just a faint hint of reluctance as Order shuffles its way to its feet. Having seen in passing that the rock would only weigh him down, Order receives the order to prepare himself for either transport or being carried up back to proper ground level.
Charles wallks up to the nearest patch, Drago meets the one past the next turn. Each wall reacts to the thoughts of its respective counterpart.
WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED, SHARPSHOOTER?
WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED, DRAGONBLOOD?
Charles thinks for a moment, "I have learned that I am nothing without a team. The golem creature back there, my bullets did nothing to it. If it weren't for these people I just met, I would've been dead."
Kandalou Dle'tan - Level 9 Githyanki Fighter (Champion) - Rrakkma PbP
Drago had been thinking and his thoughts came tumbling out "Life is not what you expect and yet we must live it and give to it. Jury is like the Tin Man without a heart and yet we depend on him and he responds to our needs and depends on us as well. Charles bullets were not effective this time but next time we expect to see great success. Grixx has a new blade and we move forward together to face whatever challenges may come. We All work for the One and even those ugly minions are worthy to be called companions and can be called upon when times require it. I expect to learn more and still want to find my greater purpose. Perhaps you can help me." Drago bows his head slightly and watches for the wall to respond to his words, waiting for the chance to reach in and find the unknown.
Lot's of stuff ...
Both wall patches start swirling rapidly and inviting your hands in (I'll assume you both do reach in, for the sake of brevity here).
Charles finds within the dark hole a fist-sized pouch containing perfectly spherical metal pebbles. The pebbles and their pouch look absolutely the same as the ones you carry in your person already, even to the smallest of details, as if the items were copied. You do however, feel a small difference. A sort of ethereal coating to each of the bullets inside the new pouch. Having been in the presence of magic before and assuming your direct request was answered by the Trials, you can safely assume these are a set of 20 ammunition, +1
(OOC @Superbad: I wanted to test some customizing so I went ahead and added these magic bullets to your inventory already).
As soon as Drago reaches in, even before his whole hand is placed inside, he feels a light object snag his fingers. He pulls it to reveal a thin neck chain supporting a silver coin as a pendant. The coin sports shamrock carvings on both of its faces, a clear sign of Tymora's blessing. Details on its properties are left out of the gift wrapping however...
UPDATED MAP:
Drago gazes in wonder "This is amazing. I will treasure it always! Jury, can you help me understand the properties of this great treasure?" Drago holds it like a new born bade as he brings it over to Jury for inspection.
Lot's of stuff ...
When you realize you're doing too much: Signature.
Charles takes a look at the ammunition and immediately reloads his gun with the new ammo. He looks up at where the hole previously was, "Thank you. So much. Thank you!"
Kandalou Dle'tan - Level 9 Githyanki Fighter (Champion) - Rrakkma PbP
(OOC @Superbad: Please keep track of different kind of ammunition separately).
(OOC @Ori: The southeast corner is what basically amounts to a treasure room, just the Trials version... The fact that you also encountered another magic wall before coming this way just worked in such a way that each of you had a chance to interact with one. Looks like Tymora is by your side. I was wondering if you were going to explore before/during combat to try finding solutions, but it was an easy fight so I guess you didn't have to).
(OOC @Everyone: Don't forget that by DMG rules, you can study an item during a short rest to learn its properties, so we don't have to milk the Identify cow every 5 seconds... just saying....)
Drago, with Jury's help, now understand's Tymora's blessing. The pendent serves as a Periapt of Health.
The group then marches on through the northern path and realize that some of these hallways seem to merge together.
UPDATED MAP:
After noticing that the paths merge, the group keeps advancing through the only unexplored path heading north. Unlike the southeastern path recently traversed, the northern one is long and winding. The featurelessness of the chosen path soon begins to water the seed of doubt in some of your heads. Could we have passed through here before? Have I not seen this stone piece a minute ago? Are we even going north still? The monotony is only broken by Verdict's sudden excitement. It has found another of the swirly walls. It calls to all of you, awaiting for a volunteer.
UPDATED MAP:
When you realize you're doing too much: Signature.
A familiar question is presented to Jury:
WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED, WHISPERER OF THE DEAD?
(@Lerus: Sorry, I meant to include this in a spoiler in the last post just in case all were for it. Now I've forgotten most of the good part...)
Again, there is no hesitation on Jury's part. With Verdict at least temporarily on his shoulder he says, "To be patient in all things, and encourage this in all. For without, all our successes, be they individual or not, thus far will be for naught."
When you realize you're doing too much: Signature.
Response delivered, the swirl accelerates revealing a void in its center. You are invited to reach in, as before.
Following a similar vein of thought as before, Jury tries to visualize the best implement for the rest of the trial as he reaches into the wall. Meanwhile, Order and a grudging Verdict redirect their focus towards making their way back to the "central room".
When you realize you're doing too much: Signature.
Just before Jury's fingers start crossing the mystical threshold, the liquidity of the wall disappears. In its place, a group of demonic faces appear to have been instantly carved. They move and laugh at the warforged and in an instant, the ground crumbles beneath his feet. The trap reaches all the way past Grixx.
(OOC: Spaces -I3, -K8, and everything in between simply collapse into a well-carved 22-foot hole. Jury, Order, and Grixx must all make a DEX saving throw with decreasing DCs as those further from the start of the trap have a better chance of seeing it coming. If you want to do something to avoid the fall, and therefore the save altogether, feel free to state your case but note this is all happening very quickly so you do not have enough time for a full action like casting Feather Fall or something. Verdict doesn't have to save because it can fly. If you fail your save you take 6 bludgeoning damage, or half that on a success, rounded down).
DEX saving throw DCs:
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OOC: I have included Advantage on the roll. If it is indeed to quick for Grixx to see please go with first role
Grixx Dex: 20
As Grixx falls he does his best to keep the Greatsword of Tempus from being damaged in the fall and takes great care to look over it, before checking his own injuries and the others.
Grixx hesitantly will place his [Greatsword] on his back and look over Jury and Order. Although, he is not really sure if they have been injured since he is unfamiliar with their bodies.
"Those demons will pay for disrespecting us!"
He will withdraw his Rope, Hempen (50 Feet) from his backpack.
Jury, could you have Verdict fly down here to take this rope from me and hand it to our warband so they can pull us up?"
Drago quickly speaks the code word for his broom of flying "Burninator" and cruises down to check on those in the hole. "I always knew this would come in handy! I guess I also knew that our surprises couldn't all be good." He gives a sigh as returns to the top and then commands the broom down to bring the fallen up one at a time. "We will need to help Jury up because he weighs a bit much. Grixx tie your rope around him and he will be the last one we pull up, the broom can help but can't do it by itself. My broom can only bring up 400 lbs and Jury with his equipment is close to 500 I would guess." The broom is able to bring up Grixx and Order without issue.
Drago sends the broom down for Jury after the rope is tied around him.
Lot's of stuff ...
Charles holster's his pistol and goes to help wherever he can. ((Using help action))
Kandalou Dle'tan - Level 9 Githyanki Fighter (Champion) - Rrakkma PbP
First Jury's Amazing Dex Save: 2
Order's Dex Save: -1.
When you realize you're doing too much: Signature.