Curse of Strahd Solo Run (IC)

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"Come on, then," Gweyir tugs at Anton's sleeve and leads him up, squeezing past Kellon on the stairwell. The two of them begin by walking towards the small alcove that turns around a corner, and the double doors inside. But as the two of them pass by the suit if black armor, a dim blue glow starts to awaken inside of it, shining through the slits of its visor like a pair of blazing eyes the color of Barovian sunset.

Before its sharp, rusted gauntlets can reach for Gweyir, her stolen sword is drawn and she takes a defensive stance. "We've got trouble, Kellon!" Just behind her, Anton yelps and snatches a small wooden stick from an interior pocket of his jacket.

Spoiler: OOC

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Initiative time, as the animated armor attacks.
All party members pass a background Perception check to avoid being Surprised.

Gweyir: 6
Kellon: 4
Anton: 4
Animated Armor: 4

Yes, everyone rolled astonishingly low. For tied rolls I will favor PC -> Ally -> Enemy

Spoiler: Combat Log

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Gweyir uses the Dodge action, forcing attacks against her to be made at Disadvantage.
It is Kellon's turn.