*Ki tumbles down the mountain, via backflips preferably(OOC:Flashy=fun)*
"Climbing surface has become unstable, activating gyromatic stabilizers."
*When Ki reaches the bottom he goes and attacks the creature if possible(the one that attacked Sidrem)*
"You are threatening another member of the heirarchy, warning:I will have to punch you until you cease movement."
OOC:attack roll below if applicable
A weird voice chirps from 5MRA's box, "DANGER! DANGER WILL ROBINSON!"
"Beings of hostile intent and unenlightened mentality have been detected! Warning: Attacking nonhostile agents will cause the accrual of negative karma! This could effect the next incarnation"
Swinging around to face Sidrem's direction, "Fellow member of the New Collective, please state most current need: A.Healing or B. Protective enhancement
(OOC: If Sidrem needs healing, I'll use a Cure Light Wounds on him. If not, I'll throw up a Shield of Faith on somebody. I'll try to move so that I don't provoke any AoO.
Picking itself up, Artifice carfefully examines its cloak for damage. It looks up almost absently when the riders charge up, and continues scanning the cloak. Once it's satisfied that the garment is intact, it begins to examine the riders with equal concern. Stepping to one side, examining the riders' possessions for anything magical (or sparkley), the box answers in a quiet voice. "This unit is now called Artifice, arcane collector. Please inform creature Who that modron collective 'goes' in same location. Collisions are not desired."
I think we can all agree a bump is in order here.
So here goes.
*Bump*
Yep. I'm still stabbing at the thing on top of me trying to kill me... 
So... *Bump*
"Analysis complete, default to Protection Enhancement, target: Collective member know as SiDREM. Cautious Approach Mode Initiated"
(OOC: 5MRA is approaching SIDREM and casting Shield of Faith on him, giving him a +2 deflection bonus to AC for two minutes, moving in such a way as to avoid Attacks of Opportunity.
I don't know if I like where this is going. We haven't heard from Primus for going on a month now. I don't know how much more thread-bumping we can do. If Primus is shadowy and looks like an undead tanar'ri lord when he comes back, we're in trouble.
As Hex tumbles down the hill, anyone who cares to listen can hear " Tactical advantage: unsuccessful."
As Sidrem calls for help, the ex-hexton quickly rights himself and moves to attain a range of maximum efficiency, while taking aim.
OOC: Hex moves to, if possible, be withing the 10-30 foot range for maximum targeting efficiency.
Attack roll: 9+5= 14
Danage roll: 1d6+1=6