Into the Barrier Peaks

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May 8, 2019 2:56 pm
Hraefn
Moving back to the corner, looking down the hall to the south, you see what looks to be a pair of metallic golems. They are very different from the previous one you saw in that these are animated and look like twin cylinders with four arms extending from them. Two of the arms appear to be fluid and multi-jointed, while the other two look more utilitarian, stiff and with a pair of joints. One ends in a hand, the other a claw. You liken them to be like a pair of snake arms and a pair of normal arms, though all made of metal.

Each has a moving red light across its face plate and both also have a metallic protrusion coming off of its forehead. The pair are moving around the recent combat scene, sifting through the remains of the plant creatures with their utility arms. Every so often, a beam of white light emits from the front of their armor and passes over the entire scene.

Lastly, though they are sitting on the floor, when they move, you cannot tell if they are on wheels or they are actually floating a tiny bit off of the floor. While you watch, one of them turns in your direction, a beam of white light emitting in your direction.
[ +- ] New Golem
May 8, 2019 3:01 pm
[ +- ] Level 1 - 10
May 8, 2019 3:12 pm
I'll put myself in front of the group as much as possible, holding my sword out in front of me. "Careful, live ones, might be hostile."
May 8, 2019 3:21 pm
OOC:
In view or hidden? If anyone is desiring to move near the corner with Hraefn and want to remain hidden, I will need a stealth check. Otherwise, I'll need to know what the plan is.
May 8, 2019 3:40 pm
OOC:
Oh, I was thinking we were in their view already. I'll stay hidden if possible.

Rolls

Stealth - (1d20+2)

(14) + 2 = 16

May 8, 2019 4:56 pm
I draw my bow. Let's go.

Rolls

stealth - (1d20+11)

(18) + 11 = 29

May 8, 2019 10:29 pm
"They look like they are investigating our last fight. Could be looking for us." Hraefn stayed hidden for now.

Rolls

Stealth - (1d20+5)

(6) + 5 = 11

May 9, 2019 5:36 pm
Cædwyn nods and whispers, "Aye. I'm not sure they're hostile, well at least to us. Maybe these plant things have invaded the golem things territory? I don't know, let's see what they do with the bodies."
May 9, 2019 6:47 pm
Bram stays where he is waiting to hear from Hraefn about the golems' actions.
May 13, 2019 4:08 pm
Caedwyn,Hraefn
As you watch, the golems turn about a few times, strange clicks, beeps and whistles coming from them as they do. Suddenly in unison, both begin moving north toward your position.
May 14, 2019 10:40 am
"Prepare. I do not think they are friendly." Hraefn withdrew to their original position, and made ready to attack the moment the golems rounded the corner. "Unless we are able to parley, if we understand their language." Here he looked at Caedwyn, who was wearing the helm that enabled him to understand different languages.
OOC:
It's Caedwyn with the helm right? I forget.
May 14, 2019 2:49 pm
Ahh, that's right. I'll do the brave (stupid) thing and approach them, arms outstretched and empty, using the helmet to comprehend them.
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May 14, 2019 4:34 pm
Caedwyn
You step out into the hallway, and see the twin golems approaching you. As they approach, a pair of lights emit from them, sweeping back and forth over the hallway and your body. You feel no effects from the event, but you get the impression that they are using the light to 'check you out'. Both begin beeping and chirping, and at first you do not understand.

When they get closer, about 15 feet, you feel the helm grow warm around your head. The glyphs begin to light up, and a new one appears on the left hand side, something you can not physically see, but sense to the point of knowing what it looks like.

"Hold there. Explain your purpose here. Card, please." the golems alternate saying to you, as you find that you can now understand them. Their voices are deep, gravelly, and almost metallic sounding, but are exactly the same. They stop about 5' from you, and up close you note that they do, in fact, float an inch or so off of the floor.
[ +- ] First Level - Golem Encounter
May 14, 2019 5:08 pm
Cædwyn stops and smiles at the Golems, thinking that perhaps by laying the legalese on as thick as possible he might be able to persuade them. "Greetings sirs. I am Lord Cædwyn Eigendrast of house Eigendrast sent here on a mission of great importance by his worship, Owen, the Grand Duke of the Duchy of Geoff. Now, as you no doubt understand, you are currently residing within the borders of Geoff and thus are legally obligated to comply with the laws of the Dutchy." He opens his tunic and presents the documents from the Duke. "I trust that you'll find everything in order here. I have come here to investigate the origins of 'plant monsters', similar of course to the ones over there, and to put an end to them, and would greatly appreciate your assistance in this matter."
May 14, 2019 9:12 pm
Etna nocks two arrows. She had always little faith in flowery words, but wasn't willing to outright engage these alien constructs without trying to find a way around them. Nevertheless, she fears for Caedwyn's safety.
OOC:
Ready attack action for when things go south.
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May 14, 2019 9:21 pm
OOC:
Staying quiet because Ilwyn doesn't know what stealth is and Caedwyn seems to have this handled.
May 15, 2019 3:21 am
Bram suppresses a chuckle but can't avoid smiling broadly. At least he's out of sight of the golems.
May 15, 2019 7:26 am
Hraefn stayed silent as Caedwyn communicated with the golems, ready to engage if things went south. His ears perked up at the mention of the word 'card' though. The request for some form of identification seemed to be connected to the ability to open those locked doors; they had observed that some sort of flat card was needed.
May 15, 2019 4:12 pm
Caedwyn
"Please use familiar language." one of the golems squawks as you begin to talk. A second later, both golems say "Translated." and you continue your comments.

"Eigendrast. Unknown. Owen. Geoff. Unknown." the two metallic voices alternate in saying. Taking the papers from you, the golem on your left begins to 'look' it over, passing it before the moving red light on its face plate.

"Writing unknown. Please explain. Identify. Card please." they say, this time seeming to be a bit agitated. Their arms move and seem to almost twitch, if that were possible with creatures made of metal.
May 15, 2019 4:27 pm
Still smiling Cædwyn says, "Ahh, sorry. Let's see I believe I have the card somewhere..." and starts patting his doublet. Reaching near his sword grip he says, "... here!" and tries to at least get the first attack in.
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