Episode 14: Machines
Miria, Rayya, Neela, and Edryk search for their lost companion and the mysterious all knowing in a dungeon full of strange traps, mechanical constructs and deadly illusions. In space, a conflict mounts between the Trassi syndicate and a treacherous business partner.
In this episode the party faces a deadly magical foe called the Arcane Guardian.
The Arcane Guardian
- Hit Dice: 3+1
- Armor Class: 5 [14]
- Attack: none
- Saving Throw: 16
- Special: Spells
- Move: 6
- Alignment: Lawful
- Morale: 12
- Int: 6
- No. Appearing: 1
- Challenge Level / XP: 5 / 240
The crowning achievement of the Order of Stars, this entity of ceramic and crystal is awakened by those who tinker with the machines in the Fane of the All-Knowing without knowing the correct passkey. It uses its powers to create a disorienting Mirage Arcana which hides the numerous traps that it can activate about its lair. It then may cast Push or Pull each round to force its foes into unseen traps.
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