Somehow, the deadly, moldy smelling pile of bones missed and Irommek felt that Valkauna had a hand in his good fortune. Suddenly giant fists battered his foe and he heard bones snap under the onslaught.

Shaking his head to clear the sweat and blood that had dripped from his forehead and into his eyes, he swung his hammer twice more.

OOC:
Attacking skeleton 10 twice as an action.
Irommek Whitestone attacks with a Dwarf's Kiss!
To Hit: 1d20 (4) + 7 = 11 Damage: 1d8 (6) + 4 [bludgeoning] = 10
To Hit: 1d20 (10) + 7 = 17 Damage: 1d8 (4) + 4 [bludgeoning] = 8

Two ghostly warriors attacking skeleton 10 recklessly
A Dwarven ghost attacks: 2d20kh1 (4, 3) + 5 Total: 9 Damage from the ghost's greataxe: 1d12 (3) + 3 Total: 6
A Dwarven ghost attacks: 2d20kh1 (14, 5) + 5 Total: 19 Damage from the ghost's greataxe: 1d12 (8) + 3 Total: 11

Two ghostly warriors attacking skeleton 7 recklessly
A Dwarven ghost attacks: 2d20kh1 (6, 18) + 5 Total: 23 Damage from the ghost's greataxe: 1d12 (6) + 3 Total: 9
A Dwarven ghost attacks: 2d20kh1 (14, 7) + 5 Total: 19 Damage from the ghost's greataxe: 1d12 (4) + 3 Total: 7

Two ghostly warriors attacking skeleton 7 recklessly
A Dwarven ghost attacks: 2d20kh1 (10, 16) + 5 Total: 21 Damage from the ghost's greataxe: 1d12 (5) + 3 Total: 8
A Dwarven ghost attacks: 2d20kh1 (8, 10) + 5 Total: 15 Damage from the ghost's greataxe: 1d12 (10) + 3 Total: 13

Sacred flame: 9, Nasty Skeleton 7 DEX save 2

With a strong smell of roses almost covering the fetid stench of the skeleton, Dragonbait keeps fighting.
Attack: 16 Damage: 15
Attack: 24 Damage: 23

Round 8

• Dragonbait (27+3/120)
• Brunella (18/90, Rage 4)
• Kurma (12/59+3, Spiritual Weapon 4)
• Gertrude (84/101)
• Artus (dead)
• Nasty Skeleton        7 (50)    10 (26)
• Isabella (9/59+3)
• Irommek (17/73+3, protection from evil and good)
• Inete (+3)

Notes: all cauldrons are destroyed

Kurma, still focussing on his Beacon of Hope, decides now to heal Irommek to the best of his capabilities (BA healing word level 4 : +4d4+4 max = + 20hp for Irommek)
Then Kurma turns invisible (action)

Gertrude feels she needs to try and entice the last skeleton to hit her. She runs over and recklessly dances in front of the undead creature not hiding her weak spots. "Come on, you ugly pile of bones, show me what you can do!" [BA taunt?]

Then she swings twice against the creature (reckless).

to hit 30 for damage 15

to hit 28 for damage 15

On the brink of keeling over from exhaustion, Brunella continues to fight. She swings, wildly, her sword tracing large circles of flame and she brings it down again and again on the skeleton. This terrible place has exacted such a toll from her, from the party. The loss of life is senseless. 

And with a final, last swing, the skeleton threat is finally over.

Victory has a very sour taste, however. Dragonbait, limping, walks over the lifeless body of Artus has fallen. Even if he were capable, words aren't needed to mourn the great companion that has been for him. Only the smell of roses perseveres.

Kurma approaches the lifeless body of Artus and kneels. "I am sorry friend, I have failed you. I do not know all your past but I know you were a good-hearted man. We will miss you and I promise you we will continue the journey and escape this tomb with Dragonbait. I'll will look for your forgotten city of Mezzo and for your wife. And I will get your ring off the hands of these evil snakes."
Kurma then start a prayer, calling for Oghma and cast Gentle Repose as a ritual. "This will protect you from the undead power."

Still a Giant Ape Isabella will release her polymorph. seeing the aftermath of the battle,  she slumps down trying to rest. "I am sorry about your friend Kurma he seemed nice."

As Isabella rest she will study the amulet she grabbed on top of the sarcophagus. 

Investigation: 10

Gertrude stands still, breathing with difficulty. She takes a few moments before she looks around. Then she steps next to Dragonbait and places her hand on his shoulder. There she stands in joint silence and understanding. 

After a while she looks around, checking the items still remaining on the sarcophagus. "Should we open this one?" She asks no-one in particular. 

Kurma makes sure that Artus body is place on the floor with care and turns towards Gertude. "yes, let's check what is inside. Another sprit probably."

The following treasures are strewn atop the sarcophagus: a gold torc (250 gp), three gold cups (75 gp each), five gold cloak pins (25 gp each), and an amulet.

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As Isabella rest she will study the amulet she grabbed on top of the sarcophagus. 

Investigation: 10

OOG You can either choose to forgo the save, or roll a Wisdom saving throw.

WIS save: 8

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WIS save: 11

After studying his self-made map, Kurma calls out his companion. "So, from what I see, we have covered level 1 and 2. Should we continue to level 3? It seems we can go down from the main stairs or through the small straw we found in the secret passage. I'd be tempted to take the secret passage, as I think the main stairs are probably full of traps." Kurma looks at the group, bruised and bleeding. "But maybe we need a short rest somewhere, first? What do you say?"

But the Cleric cannot refrain his thirst for knowledge and joins the warlock "Isabella, how do you feel? Was the amulet inhabited ? Can you talk to a spirit ? Does it agree to help us defeat Acererak ?"

Kurma's self made map:

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As Isabella rest she will study the amulet she grabbed on top of the sarcophagus. 

Investigation: 10

Strange shadows shift across the walls, forming the outline of a long-legged bird. Its beak stabs at you as a voice echoes through your mind: "You will do as I command!"

OOG You can either choose to forgo the save, or roll a Wisdom saving throw.

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As Isabella rest she will study the amulet she grabbed on top of the sarcophagus. 

Investigation: 10

Strange shadows shift across the walls, forming the outline of a long-legged bird. Its beak stabs at you as a voice echoes through your mind: "You will do as I command!"

OOG You can either choose to forgo the save, or roll a Wisdom saving throw.

 

“What do you want? Revenge for be stuck in this amulet?”

 

 

Agitated she relays the spirits feeling "Yeah it’ll ll work with us now let rest up and get out of here." She move to a corner to finish her short rest.

Short Rest: 30

HP: 34/59