A better variant at this level would be an appropriate knowledge check, but this is a unique creature, so it's irrelevant in this case.
Sidharta:
The golem does not persue. As far as you can tell, it's still in the ruined room.
Game: We're Still not Quite Dead Yet
Sat, 2008-05-31 12:29
#1303
Game: We're Still not Quite Dead Yet
Mon, 2008-06-02 12:18
#1304
Game: We're Still not Quite Dead Yet
OOC
Remind me to put ranks in Knowledge (Nobility) if we level some time, that’s actually a skill that seems like it would be pretty appropriate for Canzon’s character. Any other skills that could be applicable at this time, or should I make an Int check in place perhaps?
Does Bemekt seem like she would say something about the entrepreneur or does she expect me to ask around about him before continuing the topic with her?
Mon, 2008-06-02 13:51
#1305
Game: We're Still not Quite Dead Yet
Just an int check. You can't tell whether she would or wouldn't, but it's unlikely that it violates her contract (diplomacy if you want).
Mon, 2008-06-02 14:09
#1306
Game: We're Still not Quite Dead Yet
(Int check)
4 Bonus for to do
I rolled 1d20+4, the result is 13.
Mon, 2008-06-02 18:09
#1307
Game: We're Still not Quite Dead Yet
OOC: Anyone else here?
Canzon:
You know this:
-the man's name is Oliver Corin
-he is a highly successful businessman who owns a number of highly successful bars and inns in Sigil and elsewhere on the Planes
-it is rumoured that he also controls other less legitimate assets, but you don't know if this is true or what they are rumoured to be
Tue, 2008-06-03 09:20
#1308
Game: We're Still not Quite Dead Yet
Tapping his chin ever so slightly with his walking stick, Canzon follows Bemekt’s line of sight and returns to her with a look of mild curiosity. Telepathically, he signals Trift to keep a closer eye out for anything out of the ordinary about Oliver Corin.
“Tiring of last century’s vintage of Baatorian firewine, dearest? I take it you aren’t here for the beverages produced by your subject of interest...”
17 Bonus for Sense Motive, C to do
I rolled 1d20+17, the result is 23.
19 Bonus for Spot, Trift to do
I rolled 1d20+19, the result is 33.
Tue, 2008-06-03 09:58
#1309
Game: We're Still not Quite Dead Yet
OOC: Anyone else here?
i am here, but my comp is momentarily offline, sigh, so am sitting temporarily in the local library..will post properly soon
Thu, 2008-06-05 00:14
#1310
Game: We're Still not Quite Dead Yet
OOC: Here's how Drum's been passing the time. I feel profoundly disturbed after having reread this.
…He was frustrated, but jovially so. Currently he faced a trilemma of not-so-epic proportions. Either I could play with his new dice, get it identified, or purchase a utensil to keep his breeches from constantly slipping during battle. In any case, he knew that the safety of the Slaadi was of utmost pertinence, and he would do anything in his power to ruminate on this matter for very little time. Constantly hiding from the Harmonium was enjoyable, but exacting. I began to have first thoughts about being so audacious as to relegate his iniquitous lifestyle and settle down some place peaceful, like Bytopia, or Limbo – though he quickly dismissed the thought after noting that the queen was easily frightened. No… he would absolutely remain froward as he moved forward. The day was young and seemed absolutely lupine! MISCHEIF ABOUND!
The madman traversed the heavily traveled crevices of the Great Bazaar. He was magically hidden, of course, knowing that the authorities had influence (though sparse) in this region. Still in his current alternate form – that of a poor female commoner – his mien still belied his true nature. His.. her face still sported a grin that was impossibly wide and revealed crooked yellow teeth. Still, it was more prudent than traveling alone. He had the prescience to avoid the larger, heavily guarded stores in every ward, though the Bazaar- even in all it’s chaos – was still unpleasant for the now dour Aasimar. He first had to find a place to stay, and decided the best course of action to find an unremarkable house, enter invisibly, slay the commoner occupants. The advantage of this would be twofold: first he would obtain a new (albeit makeshift) shelter away from prying eyes, and secondly, he would have dinner freshly prepared. The consumption, however, would have to be hasty, otherwise it may begin to smell. Drum made a note to remove all poisons from his blades before the deed – though he was resistant to most poisons, they oft left him with a bad case of indigestion.
…The next course of action would obviously be to undermine the wise beggars with temerarious distractions. No other pomegranate could possibly annihilate those false promises. KILL KILL KILL!!! The possibilities were highly distasteful, yet only slightly fragrant. Nonetheless frying the letters would extract the highest yield and the most efficient denouncement. Defenestration of the remnants was out of the question – that would attract Hardheads as well as flies – all three of which were the offal of the multiverse. Yes, their meat was tough, in a delicate kind of way, and it was not to be wasted. I hunger no more.
The old man, his wife, and grandson did not know what hit them. Invisible, the assassin made quick work of the family. Entering their home had been easy. He was disguised as a hungry little girl. The distraction had worked perfectly. As the benevolent family began preparing something for the (apparent) girl to eat, s/he was out of sight. The next few seconds were filled with an awful silence as the madman knew how to strike the throat so as to muffle any forthcoming scream. After their demise, he quartered their bodies and proceeded to devour select sections, using their pooling blood as dip. He stayed like this for two days hiding in the house, consumed in his isolation, eating the rotting meat– and when the stench became unbearable, contemplated discarding the rotting remnants out the window, but quickly decided against it seeing as how he didn’t want to draw attention. These were, for Su’ore Drum, the simple pleasures. Yes. He was a simple man, with complex tastes. And soon he became weary of hiding. He sought to find the others. Perhaps another trip to the Lower Planes would brighten his bood.
…The decaying limbs blanket me in their bosom. He remains transiently mirthful, then is filled with RAGE!!! I tire of these rising vapors – Fresh air shall replace fresh meat. One Hunger replaces another. The emergence from the cocoon shall open my sifty eyes and return to the beehive, not to be confused with the ‘Hive’ which is a Ward over. The omniscient eye watches me go, and I remain servile. hahahhaHAh No need to remain truculent when the sensuous veneer of it drives my vagrant soul. ahahHahAH hhAhahah HAHhAh HAHHAHHAHAHAH AAAAAAHAHHAHAHAA A AA A AHHAAAAA!!!!!
Thu, 2008-06-05 14:11
#1311
Game: We're Still not Quite Dead Yet
Canzonzabar:
"Indeed, I am not."
Su'oure Drum:
You can try to look for any of the party, though you don't have the foggiest idea where to look except Yebena's house. (remember, Yebena and Canzon are a day behind Bruce, Sidharta and yourself, so they would not be at Osael's party in your timeframe.)
My God, that was an ugly explaination :| 
Fenrik Volny:
Your eyes open to flat grey. You still cannot move any muscles save for blinking. You can tell that you are lying on your back on a cold stone floor. The endless grey is slightly drafty, and you can feel cold air from somewhere. Gradually, you regain use of your muscles. Turning your neck, you can tell that what appeared to be the grey void was actually just the celing--the walls and floor of the room are made from similar grey stone, however. By your estimation, the room is a cube 20 feet to a side. There is no visible entrance or exit, and the room is unmarked. When you sit up, you observe that you are wearing a dark grey cloak, shirt, and pants. This is inconsistent with what you last remember yourself to be wearing. You have no armor or weapons or other accesories on your person (you did before) save for a lead bracelet on your left wrist (which you also do not remember). You suppouse that this is no more unusual than any of your other (numerous) unpleasent awakenings.
"It is well that you are awake, mortal," says a voice is in Yugoloth, adressing you as it would a lesser fiend. It sounds like the gender-neutral voice of an arcanaloth, and it comes from the lead bracelet.
"As I am sure you've figured out by now, your contract has been sold again. All of your effects are in the largest pocket on the left side of your cloak if you feel that you need them here. "
Thu, 2008-06-05 14:54
#1312
Game: We're Still not Quite Dead Yet
Fenrik Volny:
Your eyes open to flat grey. You still cannot move any muscles save for blinking. You can tell that you are lying on your back on a cold stone floor. The endless grey is slightly drafty, and you can feel cold air from somewhere. Gradually, you regain use of your muscles. Turning your neck, you can tell that what appeared to be the grey void was actually just the celing--the walls and floor of the room are made from similar grey stone, however. By your estimation, the room is a cube 20 feet to a side. There is no visible entrance or exit, and the room is unmarked. When you sit up, you observe that you are wearing a dark grey cloak, shirt, and pants. This is inconsistent with what you last remember yourself to be wearing. You have no armor or weapons or other accesories on your person (you did before) save for a lead bracelet on your left wrist (which you also do not remember). You suppouse that this is no more unusual than any of your other (numerous) unpleasent awakenings.
"It is well that you are awake, mortal," says a voice is in Yugoloth, adressing you as it would a lesser fiend. It sounds like the gender-neutral voice of an arcanaloth, and it comes from the lead bracelet.
"As I am sure you've figured out by now, your contract has been sold again. All of your effects are in the largest pocket on the left side of your cloak if you feel that you need them here. "
"No matter how many things change over the centuries it seems that my employers, however diverse they may be, always introduce themselves in the same fashion. But I digress. What is that you wished accomplished Arcanaloth?"
Thu, 2008-06-05 15:03
#1313
Game: We're Still not Quite Dead Yet
OOC: Jurgen, green is already claimed as a text color. You can have olive, I'll type NPC text in black.
Fenrik
As I I am sure that you are astute enough see, I am a lead bracelet, and not an arcanaloth. I have heard many things about your resourcefulness, Fenrik Volny. Perhaps you would care to entertain me with a demonstration. I am eager to see how you extracate yourself from this box." (remember, eldritch blast does not damage objects) "Of course, you have a theoretically infinite ammount of time to do so. if you die of starvation or thirst, you will keep returning until you figure something out. Hopefully I will not have to wait for too long."
Thu, 2008-06-05 15:16
#1314
Game: We're Still not Quite Dead Yet
Fenrik closes his eyes, and then opens them and looks around the cube.
OOC: I have activated detect magic. What do I see?
Thu, 2008-06-05 15:17
#1315
Game: We're Still not Quite Dead Yet
Ignore double post.
Thu, 2008-06-05 19:26
#1316
Game: We're Still not Quite Dead Yet
Fenrik:
The walls, and roof are all magical (the floor is not), but something prevents you from detecting what school of magic is in use. (There is one essential hint to the solution in the intro post. That is all I'll say)
Thu, 2008-06-05 19:43
#1317
Game: We're Still not Quite Dead Yet
"Hmm. How very odd."
OOC: disbelieve illusion
Thu, 2008-06-05 20:08
#1318
Game: We're Still not Quite Dead Yet
OOC: Make a will save
Thu, 2008-06-05 20:16
#1319
Game: We're Still not Quite Dead Yet
OOC: :facepalm
0 Bonus for to do
I rolled 1d20+0, the result is 5.
Thu, 2008-06-05 20:19
#1320
Game: We're Still not Quite Dead Yet
Fenrik:
You aren't aware of any illusion, but the draft in the room is definitely coming from somewhere. Also, you can use +10 for any saves you make here until you finish building your character. Most likely they will all be higher.
Thu, 2008-06-05 20:21
#1321
Game: We're Still not Quite Dead Yet
Fenrik walks up to the wall and touches it.
Thu, 2008-06-05 20:22
#1322
Game: We're Still not Quite Dead Yet
Where?
Thu, 2008-06-05 20:25
#1323
Game: We're Still not Quite Dead Yet
The middle of the right hand wall.
Thu, 2008-06-05 20:30
#1324
Game: We're Still not Quite Dead Yet
The wall seems solid and nonexistant at the same time--that is to say you know it doesn't actually exist, but you can't pass through it.
Thu, 2008-06-05 20:49
#1325
Game: We're Still not Quite Dead Yet
The wall seems solid and nonexistant at the same time--that is to say you know it doesn't actually exist, but you can't pass through it.
"And here I thought it was but a simple illusion. I wonder...
*takes small piece of rock out of his pocket and throws it at the wall*
Thu, 2008-06-05 20:52
#1326
Game: We're Still not Quite Dead Yet
It's sewn into the cloak actually, but if you hit the wall with anything, it reacts exactly as you'd expect. Make a wisdom check (at +2 for the moment)
Thu, 2008-06-05 20:55
#1327
Game: We're Still not Quite Dead Yet
character limit
2 Bonus for to do
I rolled 1d20+2, the result is 14.
Fri, 2008-06-06 04:29
#1328
Game: We're Still not Quite Dead Yet
OOC: Everyone else is free to post too.
You reached the post's character limit, Jurgen. How? Also, please roll.
Fri, 2008-06-06 08:15
#1329
Game: We're Still not Quite Dead Yet
OOC: I rolled and got a 14 total. Also on the character limit, I assumed that to make a post it must contain a mimun number of characters. Apparently it does not.
Fri, 2008-06-06 12:10
#1330
Game: We're Still not Quite Dead Yet
Siddharta morphs into a Gnomish shape and moves as silent as possible forward again to where the golem should be...mentally asking the ring to heal him his last healing charge (i move to the entry of the room, no further)
and scans the room to get a clear view of the surroundings again, to see if he can make it to the door in a small humanoid form without going paste on this stupid Golem's fists...
Current hitpoints: 54 +19= 73
tsjakka!, nice roll, the healing that is.
3 Bonus for healing from ri to do
I rolled 2d8+3, the result is 19.
14 Bonus for Move Silent to do
I rolled 1d20+14, the result is 16.
17 Bonus for Spot to do
I rolled 1d20+17, the result is 33.
Sun, 2008-06-08 10:52
#1331
Game: We're Still not Quite Dead Yet
Drum decides to walk... correction.. hop... invisibly to Yebena's kip - hoping to catch the Arcanaloth at an early hour.
Sun, 2008-06-08 14:16
#1332
Game: We're Still not Quite Dead Yet
Sidharta:
The golem almost completely blocks the doorframe, save for a small gap between it's legs. You can make a dex check to slip through (it seems like quite a dificult task, however). Rubble still interferes with your progress in most of the room. Depending on how alert it is, this may or may not tip off the golem to your presence.
Fenrik:
You realize that you can just will the walls to vanish, much like chaos-stuff on limbo. (Make 3 will saves)
Trias:
You find yourself at the gate again. This time, you see no skeletons or other guardians there. You get no response (possibly because you are invisible)
0 Bonus for to do
I rolled 1d20+0, the result is 10.
I rolled 1d20+0, the result is 9.
I rolled 1d20+0, the result is 14.
Sun, 2008-06-08 14:46
#1333
Game: We're Still not Quite Dead Yet
Remaining invisible, Drum attempts to jump over the gate
42 Bonus for Jump to do
I rolled 1d20+42, the result is 44.
Sun, 2008-06-08 14:50
#1334
Game: We're Still not Quite Dead Yet
"Bruce...get this golem off my back by distracting it, so i can slip past it and come up the stairs..please...if you don't mind..."
...Siddharta send this with a bit of sardonic content to Bruce mentally...
Sun, 2008-06-08 15:09
#1335
Game: We're Still not Quite Dead Yet
OOC: With the +10 modifier correct?
"Ah yes, I see, how simple."
Edit: I got a 22 for the first will save, a 20 for the second and a 26 for the third.
10 Bonus for to do
I rolled 1d20+10, the result is 22.
I rolled 1d20+10, the result is 20.
I rolled 1d20+10, the result is 26.
Sun, 2008-06-08 19:02
#1336
Game: We're Still not Quite Dead Yet
Sidharta:
"I"m a little busy up here myself, you'll have to figure something out yourself." This is sufficient to turn the golem's head towards Bruce's voice, but it's feet don't budge.
Fenrik:
The walls vanish, and you find yourelf in a larger room made out of similar grey stone. The only difference is the high vaulted celing
Drum:
You clear the fence, and don't die. (Make an int check)
Mon, 2008-06-09 13:30
#1337
Game: We're Still not Quite Dead Yet
OOC: Activate detect magic again. Also, do does a warlock of my level have access to the fly invocation?
Mon, 2008-06-09 14:32
#1338
Game: We're Still not Quite Dead Yet
OOC: You can select it now, but it will be a permanent choice. There is no nood for it here, however.
Fenrik:
"Very good. I sugest that you walk through the portal. You have things to do." (at this, a faintly shimmering circle appears on the face of one wall. You hope it's a portal)
Mon, 2008-06-09 15:12
#1339
Game: We're Still not Quite Dead Yet
OOC: As part of a previously mentioned required test protocol, we can no longer lie to you. When the testing is over, you will be... missed."
Fenrik walks through the portal
Mon, 2008-06-09 15:17
#1340
Game: We're Still not Quite Dead Yet
Drum looks around to see if there is anything/anyone of note. If not, he approaches the entrance.
1 Bonus for Intelligence to do
I rolled 1d20+1, the result is 12.
Mon, 2008-06-09 17:52
#1341
Game: We're Still not Quite Dead Yet
Drum:
As you approach the door, you hear Yebena's telepathic voice in your head: "For your sake, I hope that you did not bring anything absurd with you."
Fenrik:
OOC: I'm skipping ahead a bit here to keep things moving for you. For convenience's sake, I'll say you are currently a few minutes ahead of Drum.
You step through the portal and find yourself standing on a street in Sigil (the most likely explaination is that this portal led directly on top of a second stable portal which then led into Sigil.) It is late night, but possible theives don't bother you. Nobody in their right mind mugs a guy wearing a scary grey cloak. Following the directions given to you from/via your armband you eventualy reach Yebena's mansion. (You don't know this, of course.) I'm not going to re-describe it the first description is somewhere around pages 10-11. The voice in the armband bids you goodbye, but gives no other explaination of what you are doing and why you're here. As you approach them, the fence gates swing open of their own accord. When you reach the manisons front doors, you hear a telepathic voice telling you to open the door. (It is a fiend's telepathy, and is conveyed in pictures and concepts rather than words.)
When you open the door (with some strain), you are greeted by a extremely tall, gaunt white and tan arcanaloth (see all the other descriptions of Yebena if you must) She is wearing a light black work-robe that clings to her ribs, showing just how unhealthy she is. (Though many of your employers have been in a similar state--not all arcanaloths bother to take the time to eat, since they don't strictly need to)
"Hello, Fenrik Volny. You are expected. Please follow me." (Spoken in planar trade)
Yebena leads you inside to a sitting room, currently lit only a fire in the fireplace. The slightly unnerving flames seem to come from lower-planar wood. Yebena takes a seat in one of several armchairs clustered around a black wooden table. She gestures to the chair directly opposite her own, indicating that you should sit.
Mon, 2008-06-09 18:02
#1342
Game: We're Still not Quite Dead Yet
After morphing back to his natural cat form, Siddharta grabs a piece of rock the size of his hand, maybe a bit larger, and aims is to be thrown between the legs of the golem, he stands ready to dash for the stairs when the golem moves sufficiently...
ooc: do i need to roll anything? to hit, reflex save?, dex check without humongous minuses? 
Mon, 2008-06-09 18:02
#1343
Game: We're Still not Quite Dead Yet
Fenriks sits down and looks at Yebena.
" Greetings Proprietor, Am I correct in guessing that you are satisfied with your aquisition ?"
Mon, 2008-06-09 21:55
#1344
Game: We're Still not Quite Dead Yet
Drum says both aloud and telepathically:
HEHE!!!! Besides myself, no!
I missed you Bennypoo!!! Let's go get something to eat! I just had a huge dinner, but I'm still peckish.
Tue, 2008-06-10 14:18
#1345
Game: We're Still not Quite Dead Yet
Fenrik:
"I am called Yebena ap Ezeya, and I do not hold your cantract, mortal. If it suits you, you may think of yourelf as a...gift of sorts." (Yebena's autual voice is not the same as the one from the armband). "In any case, we have been rudely interrupted, but I suppouse that this intrusion will serve to illustrate exactly why you are here."
From what you can tell, Yebena does not seem especially hostile towards you--rather, she seems entirely indifferent. Considering your previous history, this is quite surprising. Then again, it is not easy to read a Yugoloth.
Drum:
"I am sure that some poeple would find your incredible persistence in persuing self-destructive courses of action endearing, Su'oure Drum. I am not one of these." The threat is obvious, even to Drum. (not that he cares) "Open the door."
Tue, 2008-06-10 14:28
#1346
Game: We're Still not Quite Dead Yet
A scowl crosses Fenrik's face but quickly dissapears." Interruptions, always with the interruptions."
OOC: cantract? New words has Master Obi-Wan made.
Tue, 2008-06-10 14:39
#1347
Game: We're Still not Quite Dead Yet
Sidharta:
The golem swings around at the sound and moves towards the rock. It does not persue it very enthusiastiacally, but it makes enough space to sneak past
Fenrik:
"A useful discussion is a lost cause now, regretably."
Drum:
When the door opens, it reveals the anteroom you've seen before with one open door inside that leads to the previously described sitting room.
Tue, 2008-06-10 15:23
#1348
Game: We're Still not Quite Dead Yet
Siddharta tiptoes across the bigger pieces of rock so the rubble does not move much, and will try to stay clear of the golem as much as possible...
Siddharta mentally purrs satisfactory....
ooc: thnx 
14 Bonus for Move Silent to do
I rolled 1d20+14, the result is 21.
Tue, 2008-06-10 16:48
#1349
Game: We're Still not Quite Dead Yet
In the absence of any elaboration from Bemekt, Canzonzabar eventually grows bored and drops previous intentions of leading the query further.
“Well then, I suppose a restock of Sigilian wines for my cellar might be in order, on the off-chance that forthcoming unfortunate events cause shortage on the markets...”
“Best of luck with your quarry, Bemekt.”
The falxugon calls for a refill of his glass and glances about, taking his time scanning the crowds for a likely mortal candidate that could fall prey to his craft as a means for the devil to pass the time.
Thu, 2008-06-12 13:47
#1350
Game: We're Still not Quite Dead Yet
OOC: Trias, the conversation-ball is in Drum's park.
Sidharta:
You find yourself standing in front of the giant cole created by your spell. You can see Bruce standing completely still on the far side of the gap (you don't know how he got across).
"Careful, you've done a lot of structural damage to the building, Sid. Not all of these boards can suppourt your weight."
Canzon:
"I apreciate your concern," says Bemekt. You see no shortage of mortals to try to corrupt. (OOC: Do you have any particular preference for who you want to corrupt?)
While you are looking around, Yebena stands and leaves, shadowed by her nycaloth bodyguard.
OOC: If you want, we can push you ahead to the current time frame (that is, Drum and Fenrik's.)
Thu, 2008-06-12 14:19
#1351
Game: We're Still not Quite Dead Yet
OOC
If you want, we can push you ahead to the current time frame (that is, Drum and Fenrik's.)
That would be nice - solo play can get a bit tedious over time.
I can't really think of any further events that would seem critical to act out during the party - Canzon would just be spending most of his time gathering information, establishing worthwhile connections, corrupting a soul here and there, and spreading malicious rumors about Osael.
Of course, there's also the point that he should supervise the delivery of the package. When eventually this happens, he'll do what he can to learn about the weapon's final destination and intended target, while extricating himself from involvement as best possible.
Casting know vulnerabilities will not remove your invisibility, however, the golem is immune to the spell (because it calls for SR) If you want, you can try for a natural 20 for partial effect instead of running.
Nah, i will refrain from useless spell use, hmmz, will have to research a variant for this, crap.
Siddharta will huddle against a wall or corner, invisible, and watch the golem pass by, if that will happen, then he will proceed up to the 2nd level by stairs. (move silent to "sit still")