You hear a gasp from the room to the west, something dropping to the floor, the patter of little feet running, and then a sort of faint sound of metal clanking.
Wash, a mighty anvil of dark metal rests in the center of this cavern between two rocky pillars. To the south stands a semicircular pool of stagnant water. Numerous tables line the cavern walls, piled with partially constructed mechanical devices and motionless automatons. A massive forge stands along the north wall, filling the cavern with a bright orange glow. A dangerous-looking clockwork construct rests in front of the forge, resembling a skeletal iron statue without a head.
A sweaty, pallid human of middle years is climbing up the side of the construct. He then slips down inside it, as if donning a monstrous suit of armor.
(Everyone else, how close did you follow Wash, if at all?)
Wash calls out "Please stop, we just want to talk." He puts his hands up to show he has no weapons and calmly walks over to behind the forge (to get some cover in case talking doesn’t work).
I see. You’ve certainly proven capable and determined by getting this far. And what is it that you want to talk about?
He makes no move to relax or exit the construct, but nor is he attacking at the moment.
Provided you don't move closer or take any action he deems hostile, you can now talk out of initiative order. If hostilities begin, we will go back into initiative. Balassar, if you want to move up to the top of the stairs (and no closer) in order to join the conversation, you can do so without triggering an aggressive reaction.
Huron Stahlmast, the man replies. Not a doctor. I have no need of such pieces of paper. I assume you have heard of me? Lies from those bastards in Hupperdook? Tell me, what are they saying now?
Wash tries to stroke Stahlmast's ego "Well, I have heard you are a great inventor, right at the cutting edge of technology. I think I've seen some of your acorn blast powder designs, they were impressive. That metal suit you have on, that looks very impressive as well, what does it do?"
[Wash doesn't know about the plans Alton found. He is thinking they might still be able to talk this out, so isn't making the first move.]
Even though there's nothing technically untrue in what Wash has said, it's still an attempt at deflection from the real reason you're here, so please make a Deception check. With disadvantage because of the large dragonborn who has just arrived and said "This the guy we need to kill?"
I, well, impressive, yes of course, most impressive. He waves a hand around the workshop, having apparently decided to ignore Balassar, you see my creations. Masterworks, each and every one. And those... dogs in Hupperdook. Do you know they cast me out? Tried to imprison me? Well of course you know, the story is famous. And... what did you say you wanted here?
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You hear a gasp from the room to the west, something dropping to the floor, the patter of little feet running, and then a sort of faint sound of metal clanking.
Wash moves into the room and ducks to the left as soon as getting to the top of the stairs.
Everyone roll initiative please.
(Not that combat has necessarily started.)
Wash initiative: 11
Wash, a mighty anvil of dark metal rests in the center of this cavern between two rocky pillars. To the south stands a semicircular pool of stagnant water. Numerous tables line the cavern walls, piled with partially constructed mechanical devices and motionless automatons. A massive forge stands along the north wall, filling the cavern with a bright orange glow. A dangerous-looking clockwork construct rests in front of the forge, resembling a skeletal iron statue without a head.
A sweaty, pallid human of middle years is climbing up the side of the construct. He then slips down inside it, as if donning a monstrous suit of armor.
(Everyone else, how close did you follow Wash, if at all?)
Balassar Initiative: 4
Alton's Initiative: 15
Alton will follow Wash into the room, but sneak off to the right instead and try to remain hidden.
Stealth: 17
Be excellent to each other, and roll for initiative dudes!
14 3
The human is inside the massive construct; he has taken no hostile action as of yet, so it's up to you if you want to attack, talk, or something else.
But we'll go in initiative order:
Round One:
Alton
Yinra
Wash
?????
Balassar
Alton is up.
Alton will stay put and hold his crossbow at the ready, but does not fire.
Movement: None
Action: Holds his action to fire his crossbow, if the construct or one of his allies attacks.
Be excellent to each other, and roll for initiative dudes!
Sounds good. You were succesful in hiding behind some loose scrap, so if you shoot, it will be with advantage.
Yinra nocks an arrow but stays back.
Wash is up. Wash, the man within the construct has seen you and is looking right at you.
Wash calls out "Please stop, we just want to talk." He puts his hands up to show he has no weapons and calmly walks over to behind the forge (to get some cover in case talking doesn’t work).
There's a pause. And then...
I see. You’ve certainly proven capable and determined by getting this far. And what is it that you want to talk about?
He makes no move to relax or exit the construct, but nor is he attacking at the moment.
Provided you don't move closer or take any action he deems hostile, you can now talk out of initiative order. If hostilities begin, we will go back into initiative. Balassar, if you want to move up to the top of the stairs (and no closer) in order to join the conversation, you can do so without triggering an aggressive reaction.
Wash starts by introducing himself "I am Dr Sal Washburne, who do I have the pleasure of speaking to?"
Huron Stahlmast, the man replies. Not a doctor. I have no need of such pieces of paper. I assume you have heard of me? Lies from those bastards in Hupperdook? Tell me, what are they saying now?
Balassar just moves up and looks at his companions “This the guy we need to kill?”
Wash tries to stroke Stahlmast's ego "Well, I have heard you are a great inventor, right at the cutting edge of technology. I think I've seen some of your acorn blast powder designs, they were impressive. That metal suit you have on, that looks very impressive as well, what does it do?"
[Wash doesn't know about the plans Alton found. He is thinking they might still be able to talk this out, so isn't making the first move.]
Even though there's nothing technically untrue in what Wash has said, it's still an attempt at deflection from the real reason you're here, so please make a Deception check. With disadvantage because of the large dragonborn who has just arrived and said "This the guy we need to kill?"
[That is much better than what I was expecting, so thank you.]
Wash nervously coughs when Balassar says what he says.
Deception: 8
Disadvantage, so:21
(A 10 is just enough to keep him talking)
I, well, impressive, yes of course, most impressive. He waves a hand around the workshop, having apparently decided to ignore Balassar, you see my creations. Masterworks, each and every one. And those... dogs in Hupperdook. Do you know they cast me out? Tried to imprison me? Well of course you know, the story is famous. And... what did you say you wanted here?