The next morning you prepare to leave. Rocky has informed you that Ezran and the others have left the mansion together and seem to have made plans to travel north. The fact that the necromancer and the temple are both that direction makes you think you will run into them again and Raina is especially sure of it. You get the opportunity to do any last minute shopping or preparations you need and soon you head out.

Fin, your dreams are worsening and you are beginning to get headaches. Sometimes you feel not quite yourself though at the moment you aren't too worried about losing control. Halek has you watched like a hawk anyway so at the very least if something does happen you won't get too carried away.

Meanwhile, Raknesh and Stefan continue to be plagued by shadows that seem to move and the increasing feeling of being watched. Raina does her best to ease your situation but all of her efforts are short lived. It will be a great relief when this is all over. As for the rest of you, Raina proves to be an amiable and pleasant woman who is remarkably knowledgeable, but of course what would you expect from the daughter of death himself? She guides you to the necromancer easily and after a few days of travel a large black tower comes into view. There is a small village at the base of it, though it looks deserted...

ooc: Roll spot/search/listen, whatever floats your boat!

I was under the impression that the necromancer was only half a day away, but if it'll be a few days.. I'll be traveling on a floating disc performing the Summon Familiar ritual through the first day before offering the second scroll to anyone who can use it to allow me to sleep during the travel on the second day while the newly-summoned Pseudodragon takes to the skies to scout ahead. It will happily dart about, boldly enjoying the benefits of it's new magical link.
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Tanzy whistled softly at the sight of the black tower. "this looks about as inviting as any other place we have been,"

Search:18
spot:22
listen:27
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As they moved, Raknesh used Rocky as a stealthy scout to check the path before them.

Its 'sight' is a bit reduced, so he had to make circles but it was a good and reassuring measure.

Especially as they arrive close to the black tower.

"Be very careful, rocky. We don't know if and how the tower is protected."

09:53, Today: Raknesh Kaltash rolled 23,18 using d20+17,d20+16. spot/listen .

09:55, Today: Raknesh Kaltash rolled 32,18 using d20+17,d20+14. rocky spot/listen.

09:54, Today: Raknesh Kaltash rolled 39,16 using d20+29,d20+14. rocky hide/move silently.

Stefan remained in human form, though as they traveled from the city Kololo the bear had rejoined him.  He muttered something about less strain on his body and mind, but it wasn't clear what he was talking about after a moment, whether it was just a druid thing or if the lack of proper sleep was making the druid a little wacky was debatable.  "I like not the look of this place, we must be cautious." spake the druid, putting a hand on the bears hide.

I...hear...EVERYTHING!!!!!!!  18 spot, 9 search and 37 listen
08:48, Today: Stefan Aruello rolled 20 using 1d20. +17 listen.
08:48, Today: Stefan Aruello rolled 7 using 1d20. +2 search.
08:48, Today: Stefan Aruello rolled 2 using 1d20. +16 spot.

During the travel, it's plain to anyone that Fin is troubled. More than a few times he can be seen reaching into his bag and retrieving a bottle to help "ease" his suffering

ooc: Oops! Sorry about that Prizzard. I've been dealing with a bit of drama lately so I apologize.
And Stefan, you are awesome ;P

You all search the small village at the base of the tower and between all of your efforts you find the place to be interesting indeed. Prizzard, you don't find much but your familiar relays information to you fortunately. You all discover the buildings are abandoned, probably years ago from the looks of things. It has been heavily looted and what is left is in shambles. There is black ash everywhere though it is not recently made. Inside the buildings you see brown stains spattered on the walls, on the floors, everywhere. What is more disturbing is the strange symbol scratched into the wood. Every building the same, though you have no idea what it means. There is an eerie feeling as you explore and the hair on the back of your neck stands up.

Raina takes Fin aside, looking concerned. Are you certain you are strong enough for this little one? I fear it may be taking too much of you. she puts a kind hand on your shoulder, her beautiful face worried.

Meanwhile Tanzy and Stefan hear something and Prizzard is informed of the same via his Pseudodragon. It sounds like the faintest voice singing. Above you the tower looms ominously and as you approach the base you are able to follow the voice. It appears to be a little girl of about 7, dark of hair and deathly pale. She does not react to you at all, you can't even be sure she sees you but she stands there, looking down and singing a strange sad song you are unfamiliar with.

ooc: If you want you can roll a knowledge arcane check for the symbol

Upon seeing the symbol, Prizzard pulls a large old book from his bag and flips through, finding references. It only takes a few seconds to find everything the book contains on the subject.

rolled 40 using 1d20+21. Arcana+Tome.
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Stefan looked at the deathly pale girl with misgiving.  "Raina, she wouldn't happen to be one of your brothers people, would it?  If its not I could fly up there..."  He trailed off speculatively not certain that the situation was likely to get better any time soon.

Prizzard, you find that the symbol looks to be incredibly ancient. It is the symbol of an Ancient entity called Gothan, eater of souls. Sacrificing to him was supposed to give great power and long life.

Meanwhile Raina considers Stefan's question. She's not quite dead and not quite alive. She's an abomination. she shudders. The girl disappears inside the tower then, though if she's seen you she gives no indication. This place is cursed. I don't know what that thing was but I-I don't like it. Disturbingly, Raina actually looks afraid.

Loden steps forward then. Well, we need to see this necromancer regardless. Should we go for the...aggressive route?

Raknesh pm

"I vote for the casual route, and aggression the moment it's needed."

At that time, all can see Raknesh winces in pain, and not long after his tiny crystal 'familiar' comes back and goes hiding in one of Raknesh's pockets.

"I must agree: the tower is warded, I can't say exactly how. But we should walk cautiously."

"Of course it's cursed," Tanzy muttered sarcastically. "That kid is creepy," she added with a shiver looking to where the little girl had been singing. Her hand rested comfortably on the hilt of her rapier, ready to draw it if needed.

Fin manages a week smile when she addresses him, "I need only endure until we can vanquish this evil from my presence."

Moving along with the rest of the group, "everything since I joined you guys is cursed, the temple, the beast, that gem..... even me." He shrugs indifferently and keeps a look out as he moves to stay near Loden.

Fin: Yes, that is an effect of the dark Goddess's evil bleeding to the surface. She twisted men's souls into means to further her power. She left a taint on everything around her and it still holds much power even centuries later. she shakes her head. When this necromancer business is over, I think it will be time to take care of you. You've been through enough.

Meanwhile the tower looms above you, the wind whistling through the empty village, banging the occasional shudder, which is an unwelcome noise in so tense a situation. There are no sounds of birds or anything living though and as you start for the tower you swear you can see shapes of people in the sides of your vision. For Raknesh and Stefan, this is hardly new but for the rest of you it is disconcerting. As you arrive at the door to the tower you find it unlocked but before you can enter you see a gnarled old man shakily headed towards you. His head is bent and he walks abnormally, shaking and moving his head wildly as though in some tantrum. He is leathery and wrinkled as though in the sun far too long. Get out of here! he snarls, moving towards you with surprising quickness.

"Hold. We are here for answers."

rolled 14 using 1d20+6. Bluff.
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With the increase of the shadowy figures, Raknesh begins to wonder if coming here was a good idea.  Tense as he is, he has to stop himself from materializing his psychic weapon as the old man hurry toward them.

But drawing weapon might not be the best idea to prove they are not dangerous.
Of course, the fact he literally draws at the speed of thought helps him to make this decision.

holding both his hand in an universal gesture he makes sure to move as to have Halek behind him.

"We mean you no harm. We are here to ask for the help of a skilled necromancer."

The old man still looks crazed at your presence, but you see a desperation on his face that betrays a deeper motive. Help?! From HIM? Are you mad? Do you not see what he's made of this place? Of my people? he starts to cough raggedly from his excitement. Help from him comes with a price far too high to pay. I am here to keep people out! Now off with you, find your help somewhere else! he waves you away, tugging on Raknesh's arm.

Glaring at the old man until he makes eye contact, then speaking with a cold tone of authority: "We are going in." Not acting entirely himself, this seems to be some kind of act to avoid an early fight.
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Tanzy felt a pang of pity for the old man, despite his hostile attitude. This was an evil place and being there had obviously done at least some mental, if not more unseen nefarious damage.

"I'm afraid we don't have much choice..." says Raknesh to the old man.
"You see, we are under a  strong curse, necromantic magic, which slowly weakens our very souls.  We need his knowledge to undo it...  by talks, if possible... by strength if not..."

The old man look startled at Prizzard and takes a few steps back from him, looking far more comfortable with Raknesh though he still has a wildness in his eye. Force? You think you can force him!? Look what he did to my village! He is too powerful and he knows it. The best he'll offer you is a deal of some kind and you would be wise not to take it. Whatever plagues you now is nothing compared with what he will exact from you! At this point Raina steps forward and puts a gentle hand on the man's shoulder. He immediately falls down unconscious and she smiles apologetically. I didn't want to have to do that but I have a feeling he would hurt himself trying to stop us she sighs. As true as his words are likely to be, we have no choice. she strides to the door and knocks. To your surprise it opens by itself, revealing a long and winding staircase going straight up. The floor is made of black shiny marble and rows of lighted candles adorn the walls, illuminating the otherwise dark tower. Halek looks uncertain. Are you sure Raina? Is there no other way? she shakes her head. None. And I know of these things better than most.

Should you decide to follow it takes a few minutes to get to the top of the tower. You hear whispers of gibberish and icy fingers brushing past you but Raina tells you to ignore them. She is remarkably unafraid, but being the daughter of death would likely steel her against such things. Once at the top there is another door bu it is open. You see a man of about forty seated on a cushion, looking at finger bones splayed out on the floor. Behind him the girl you saw before sits quietly, looking at a book, seemingly unaware of you. The man barely looks up. You certainly make for an interesting company he muses, still tending to the bones. Death lurks in two of your shadows, quite literally, another is sporting a specter and the little one holds evil itself within and is doing a very poor job of it. he raises his head to study you then. Unless you are somehow happy with this situation I would say you have a slew of problems you want help with. Unless, this is just a social visit? You notice the room is full of dark relics and other tools of necromancy. In the corner on a table is a corpse, freshly dead from the looks of him.

Pseudodragon perched on his shoulder, still seems to carry no weapon. "I may have something to make us worth your time."
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Tanzy took in the room with a shudder making sure not to touch anything and staying near the others. The crazy old man's warning echoed in her ears and she wondered what price they were going to have to pay for the necromancer's help. He seemed to know a lot about them from a simple glance.

The necromancer looks intrigued, though suspicious. I doubt that, unless you are willing to donate your heart or brains, I am a little short of those at present. What do you think you have to offer me? he scrutinizes you shrewdly. Meanwhile across the room, the corpse seems to be twitching.

Stefan notes the twitching corpse and his cheek gives a slight tick, as he steps so he can keep an eye on both the corpse and the necromancer.  He remembered that Raina had said that any undead might feel the need to seek out and kill himself and Raknesh, and he had a feeling it was going to start soon.

Reaching into his bag he pulls out a bag of black powder. "I have.. Less-known components. And I believe this one is right up your alley." He unties the pouch and spreads some of the powder around.

The necromancer looks at the black powder and frowns. What is this? he demands. Behind him you see the young girl in her chair look up at him sharply, as though she wants to scold him but thinks better of it. She smooths her features and goes back to reading though the necromancer himself to your surprise looks almost embarrassed a moment before trying to regain his authoritative demeanor. In the meantime the corpse in the corner starts to shake and tremble. Calm yourself! he snaps at the thing, though his words seem to have no effect and it is hard not to be nervous as it increases its activity. The little girl glares at the corpse in irritation and then back at her book in a dogged effort to appear non interested.

ooc: Roll sense motive please

Fin tries very hard not to eye the moving corpse, but it's difficult given his recent situation. to help divert his attention, he scrutinizes the little girl and the Necromancer.

While the room did look a bit like he expected, the man and the girl didn't really fit with what he had in mind.

Raknesh follows the exchange between Prizzard and the old man, raising an eyebrow at the strange interaction between the girl and the wizard.

But it is the twitching corpse that attracts his attention, and he focus his mind, ready to strike at the first sign of danger.


17:14, Today: Raknesh Kaltash rolled 7 using 1d20+3. sense motive.

Stefan continued to watch the corpse and the necromancer, his eyes narrowed and his gloved left hand flexing unconsciously.

14 sense motive
11:44, Today: Stefan Aruello rolled 9 using 1d20. +5 sense motive.

Prizzard seemed entirely oblivious to the exchange between him and the girl, but had been curious about her book. If the shaking corpse caught his attention, the only tell is a quick glance. He tries to press with the powder again, walking closer. "Surely a necromancer should know what this powder does for undead.. I have plenty more, try it if you want."

rolled -1 using 1d20-2. Sense Motive.
I probably.. will never understand anyone.

ooc: Lol, poor clueless Prizzard ;P

Stefan and Fin, as you watch the encounter you wonder if perhaps the supposed necromancer is not as he seems. The girl seems to be the one in power here, much as they both try to hide it...The corpse by now is growing in unrest. The man looks uncertain as Prizzard approaches, perhaps wondering if it isn't some kind of trap. He starts to say something but suddenly the corpse jerks into a sitting position and its eyes pop open. Meanwhile the supposed necromancer seems to be having troubles of his own. He grabs his arm, twitching and contracting, his fingers contorting into unnatural positions. He looks up at Stefan and Raknesh in shock and fury. H-he wants me to k-kill you he growls in a strangled voice. Stop Hamden! the little girl gets up, looking outraged. He does his best to obey but it is clear it won't last long. As the scene intensifies you can hear the sounds of moans approaching from outside. Should you look out the window you will see dozens of corpses, covered in dirt and half rotten, running towards the tower with alarming speed.

Stefan snarls in frustration and springs in to motion, not at the undead but at Raknesh!  He grabs the other mans arm and pulls him towards the window.(assuming he doesn't fight me, then we must roll.  trust the druid.)  "We are the problem here, we need to be away, Call us back if she can't get them under control again!"  He looks towards the little girl as he references the necromancer, trying to make sure that everyone sees who has the real power before he pulls his friend with him out the window, the druids skin already growing scaly as he shifts into draconic form, his wings spreading to move the two men marked by death away from their friends, hopefully pulling the undead army away with them.

wild shape to dragon, in which form I can carry Raknesh, unless he weighs an ungodly amount.  As we aren't actually in rounds, I took some thematic liberty, let me know if avoiding this fight is a no go
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Seeming a bit surprised, he just stands staring at the girl for a moment and the scene takes a few moments to register.. And as Stefan and Raknesh are headed outside, he disregards the undead issue for the moment, but with a thought sends his familiar after them to remind them of the barrier, that they may have to fly very high to get away. He eventually addresses the girl "So.. I have a feeling that's not your original body."

Took a reroll just for fun and..
rolled -1 using 1d20-2. Sense Motive. (Secret Roll)

Seeing the horde of undead flooding towards the tower, Fin goes into action and does what he can to close the doorway into their area. Despite closing the door he immediately looks for a table of other furniture he can use to help plug the doorway.
"We must slow their advance until we can figure this out."
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Raknesh doesn't oppose the druid : on the air he will be able to fire at the undeads below without risk.

He just leaves rocky with Halek to relay information and watch over the boy.

"Let's get rid of them" he yells toward stefan as he materializes his psionic weapon.

"More dead things," Tanzy muttered in disgust. She drew her rapiers ready to confront the corps in the room.

The girl looks at Prizzard and Stefan in surprise but quickly recovers with a glower. The jig is up now and she seems to own it. Hold down that body fool she snaps at the man who had been pretending to be the necromancer. He is quick to obey, even fearful of the child. No, you assume correctly dark one she sniffs at Prizzard. With those two gone the dead will turn towards them, but it will be awhile before they all get the message that this room has been cleared. She looks approving at Fin's actions. That should protect you for a while against the corpses at least, but there are more devious things to fear here... As if hearing her words, you suddenly hear something rattling at the door that Fin has just barred. Moments later something is sliding underneath it, wriggling towards you. To your disgust it looks like flattened, membranous skin with a mind of its own! That is a skin kite. I would be wary of that if I were you.

Raknesh/Stefan: You are able to make it out of the tower surprisingly, but you do find there is a barrier around the village, making it difficult to go too far. Fortunately it is enough that you have room to maneuver but leaving the city at present is not an option. You look down to discover dozens of creatures and even more wandering your way. Some are simple skeletons, others hulking corpses or liches, and many are fleshly rotted bodies come to life. A long string of them have entered the tower already and more are headed that way. It would seem that they have not yet realized that you have left the building...ooc: If you decide to attack make the appropriate rolls please

"They don't seems to have noticed us. Let's remedy to that lack of observation." says Raknesh as he fires a volley of holy arrows (one arrow = one target)

"A bit of fire would work well too" he adds.

ATT 1: 33  DMG 19=  9 + 5 fire +  5 holy
ATT 2: 20  DMG 23= 10 + 5 fire +  8 holy
ATT 3: 25  DMG 24= 11 + 5 fire +  8 holy
ATT 4: 24  DMG 28= 12 + 6 fire + 10 holy

Fin jumps back when he sees the mass of flesh coming under the door. He quickly drws his sword ready to defend himself. "Such foulness must be truly evil."

"Dark one? Perhaps to some degree. Excuse me for just a moment." With speed he joins Finn, Tanzy, Rania, Loden, and Halek (I just got the feeling I don't need to be here.. but I rolled already. So if it's taken care of before my initiative, my actions will change.) and quickly exterminates what's left of the Kite. "They must be destroyed VERY quickly or they will become trouble.."

Two charges from Belt of Battle to take an extra standard action this round
Free action to draw my weapon, now one solid piece of Adamantine, the
     long handle wickedly slender to keep the weight normal.
Free standard action to cast Storm Touch onto my blade
Move action to the Kite, Standard Attack

rolled -2 using 1d20-4. Initiative.
rolled 34,13,40 using d20+17,2d4+9,9d6. Attack/Weapon/Spell.

133/133 HP
 83/129 SP
  7/9   BoB


So.. even if it grafts to somebody.. I have a feeling I wont miss.

Focusing on the body Tanzy saw the skin thing slide under the door. "Oh yuck! What is wrong with you people?!" She frowned at the necromancer and her assistant obviously still getting used to the every day evils they were coming across.

Stefan nodded in agreement with Raknesh as his transformation finished not in the silvery gleam that he normally took, but into a cruel dusky red color, with wicked looking horns and spikes, and a face that conveyed only rage.  His flight was broader and less exact then normal causing him to arc more broadly.  A glow began to emanate in his chest as steam began to curl from his nostrils.  As he arced he blew forth a cone of flame,  his neck arcing forward to ensure that Raknesh was not caught in the blast of heat.

Not trying to leave, but am looking for a better place for Raknesh and stefan to draw the undead.  short of that, just flying about to keep the undead around and not in the tower.  Breath a 60 foot cone of fire doing  14 damage, DC 15 for half damage

Stefan and Raknesh: You both lay waste about you, though in spite of your efforts it seems more dark enemies are on their way. Many of the corpses are down but there are far more nefarious things about. As you turn to ready another attack you see a rotted winged 9 foot tall figure leap into the air towards you... ooc: if you get a knowledge arcane check dc15 you will know it as an angel of decay.

ooc: Next round!

Everyone else: Between Fin and Prizzard (I rolled for you Fin, to save time, hope you don't mind!) the skin kite is fortunately vanquished easily but the girl doesn't seem to care one way or another. I have much nastier things lurking in this tower and they will make short work of that door. her voice is flat. It looks like the only way to preserve my experiments is to help your friends before they destroy everything. But I don't do favors without something in return. Let me see that black powder she holds out her hand forcefully. Should Prizzard oblige she will finally register some shock. Do you know what this is? she gasps. This is made of the essence of the dark goddess herself! The things I could do with such a substance! her eyes are fervent. You have a deal should you still want it. Raina looks a bit uncertain at the exchange but her worry is interrupted by a thunderous pounding on the door. With one blow it has nearly burst already. Ah. That would be Nadred. I suggest you make up your mind quickly, with no control over him we are all as good as corpses and I'm sure at that point we'll all start attacking your friends too. she looks almost amused.

He suddenly looks a bit shocked at the moment and moves quickly to a window, dropping the pouch in her hand on the way. "Very well. Perhaps if this ends well we can make some other trades. How quickly can you end this?" His eyes show a bit of nervousness at whatever he sees below. He quickly returns to the door, keeping a decent distance.

rolled 33 using 1d20+16. Knowledge Arcana (Pseudodragon).
Move
rolled 22 using 1d20+16. Knowledge Arcana (Self).
Mentally calling my familiar back
Moving back to the door, 10' away from it

133/133 HP
 83/129 SP
  7/9   BoB

Pseudodragon:
Fear via Empathic Link to Prizzard
Free Telepathy
Full RUN action back to the tower.

I'll need a few minutes to gather my supplies, and of course when I am ready you will have to call your friends back. I will need them present. Keep Nadred busy won't you? Kill him if you can, otherwise you may be better off running. I suggest you figure out which tactic is best before long or he won't give you much choice she proceeds to start rummaging around for supplies, bidding the false necromancer to help her. In the meantime Fin's rods seem to hold the door in place and in frustration, the attacker decides to go through the brick wall around the door instead, pushing through the stone in fury. It is a large creature seemingly comprised of various body parts put together and you recognize a few of them. It's as if she's taken the worst undead monsters she could find and made one horrid beast out of them. Fortunately the tower is large enough that you have room to maneuver, though should it come to running it could be difficult to escape.

ooc: Roll init and first round please!
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He seems a bit clumsy with the new weapon, especially during this boost of speed. The first attack is a wild miss as he adjusts to the grip, but the next two are well-aimed. Then between the recently-new gloved, slippery metal handles, and trying to nod to Tanzy to flank, it nearly slips from his hands again.

21/19/15AC
133/133 HP
 83/129 SP
  4/9   BoB
 11/14  Storm Touch

5' Step to the creature
Activate Belt of Battle for 3 charges
Full Attack
Full Attack

rolled 7 using 1d20-4. Initiative.
rolled 18,15,22 using d20+17,2d4+9,9d6. Attack/Weapon/Spell (1).
rolled 14 using 1d20. Crit Miss?
rolled 29,13,41 using d20+12,2d4+9,9d6. Attack/Weapon/Spell (2).
rolled 31,15,31 using d20+17,2d4+9,9d6. Attack/Weapon/Spell (3).
rolled 13,13,25 using d20+12,2d4+9,9d6. Attack/Weapon/Spell (4).
rolled 4 using 1d20. Crit Miss?
rolled 5 using 2d6. Truedeath Bonus Damage.

As suggested Tanzy took up a flanking position on the monster. It was time to see how Prizzard's truedeath crystal worked out.

Init: 16

attack 1: (sneak attack): 35 (20+15) confirm crit: 24 (9+15) damage: 7
attack 2: (sneak attack): 22 (12+10) damage:19
attack 3: (sneak attack): 24 (9+15) damage:18
attack 1 off hand: 23 (8+15) damage: 6
attack 2 off hand: 22 (12+10) damage: 5

utterly shocked by the massive undead bursting through the wall, Fin jumps into action and trying to avoid the beast, he tries to circle the room to get back towards the door without getting within rang of "Nadred".


OOC: how high is this chamber??

Ooc: about 15 feet :)

Raknesh didn't need Prizzard's warning to know this thing was bad news.
"Stefan, try to stay away from this one, I will attack it from a safe distance!" he yells, before launching a deadly volley at the monstrosity.

ATT 1 = 25  DMG 25 (holy 6, fire 5, weapon 14)
ATT 2 = 34  DMG 34 (holy 12, fire 6, weapon 16)
ATT 3 = 33  DMG 23 (holy 5, fire 3, weapon 15)
ATT 4 = 30  DMG 25 (holy 6, fire 2, weapon 17)

Inside: In spite of Prizzard's near slips he does do a great deal of damage to the thing, as does Tanzy and even Loden and Jett do a fair job on their end. Raina keeps a close eye on things but being the daughter of death himself, has determined she had best help the necromancer end this all the sooner. Meanwhile the creature is still going strong in spite of his wounds. As you fight you discover that it is intensely cold around the thing and you can feel the heat slowly draining from your bodies...In the meantime Nadred has started shedding large skin folds off of his body which are are starting to move on their own! Some would recognize these as forsaken shells, the animated skins of the dead. So far only two have dropped but that is enough to give you cause for concern as it will be difficult to fight so many things at once. At the moment they seem to be concentrated on Fin and Loden but his skin crawls in perhaps another attempt to shed more.

ooc: Make a fort save of DC 16. Failure means 6 damage per round of heat drain, success means only 3 damage per round of heat drain. In 3 rounds we will re roll the fort save. Also, for time's sake please make an opposed grapple check Fin along with your attack in the next round.

Raknesh/Stefan: As you try to evade the angel of decay you find that to your dismay it is the faster of you. Though Raknesh's attacks do it quite a bit of harm it is by no means done with you and as it nears it reaches out to attack...Meanwhile he is not the only flying monstrosity coming your way. You can dimly see the shapes of two other forms leaving the ground but at the moment you are so distracted with your current foe it will take a second look to see just what you are about to deal with.

ooc: He's caught up to you now and so you have the chance for another attack before he does his thing...

A quick slice crackles before he spins into an upward stroke that catches deep behind its ribs before being forcefully pulled out, dealing massive damage to the structure. He waits just a moment to tell if the animation fails, striking quickly again if it doesn't


21/19/15AC
130/133 HP
 83/129 SP
  4/9   BoB
  9/14  Storm Touch

rolled 32 using 1d20+12. Fort DC16.
rolled 22,12,34 using d20+17,2d4+9,9d6. Attack/Weapon/Spell (1).
rolled 31,13,27 using d20+12,2d4+9,9d6. Attack/Weapon/Spell (2).
rolled 18,39,25 using d20+12,6d4+21,9d6. Crit Confirm + dmg (2).
rolled 8 using 2d6. Truedeath Bonus Damage.

Potentially 158 or 94 damage


If he's still standing.. Two charges from the belt to buy one more attack:
rolled 32,15,35 using d20+17,2d4+9,9d6. Attack/Weapon/Spell (3).

PM

Through Rocky, Raknesh asks Prizzard if he knows any weaknesses from that fiend he warned them about... because there is now three of them...

Until then, he continues to fire his psionic arrows, hoping to at least kill the first one.
"Stefan, if you have some powerful magic or another fire breath ready, it would be nice!"

ATT 1 = 26  DMG 29 (holy 12, fire 1, weapon 16)
ATT 2 = 34  DMG 21 (holy  7, fire 3, weapon 11)
ATT 3 = 15  DMG 26 (holy  9, fire 5, weapon 12)
ATT 4 = 33  DMG 29 (holy  9, fire 1, weapon 19)
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Stefan saw the approach of the horror,  and immediately sibilant draconic syllables fell from his lips bespeaking the storm to crash down on his enemies, and as the final syllable left his lips he once more powered forward, trying to keep distance between him and the thing as the first bolt of lightning crashed down on whatever it was.  Stefans reptillian eyes widened and dialated in shock as the lightning seemed to warp around the monstrosity, the creatures very aura pushing his spell away.  "Dear Gods..."  He whispered in horror, audible only to the man he was carrying.

standard action: casting call lightning storm on the angel of decay
move action: move 150 feet
succesfully cast the spell, but do not beat the angels spell resistance....uncool
20:01, Today: Stefan Aruello rolled 5 using 1d20. +13 caster level.
20:01, Today: Stefan Aruello rolled 12 using 1d20. +17 concentration.

ooc: There's a lot going on here and I've been at this since 5:40a.m. so if I forgot something please forgive me.

Prizzard/Tanzy/Fin: In spite of the massive damage that Prizzard deals the thing, it is still going strong and though it is clearly wounded, it is not nearly as damaged as it should be. The girl looks up from her studies, almost amused. Oh, I forgot to mention, I built Nadred to be...sturdier than most. Sorry about that. In the meantime the creature sees Prizzard as the biggest threat (in spite of Loden and Jett's attacks on it) and with massive claws it slashes at him successfully, the claws burning and stinging as they make contact. You feel they are poison to your very bones and you fight against a great feeling of weakness as you recover from the wounds. At this point there is a spreading puddle of filth emanating from Nadred and it has spread to much of the room, making it difficult to avoid. While this is happening, Fin is being attacked by the forsaken shell skin creature, which has tried to wrap itself around the poor man. Fortunately Fin is able to maneuver out of it's grip but it is clear that the thing is not done with the halfling. During all this Rocky transmits Raknesh's question about the angel of decay to Prizzard. Hearing this, Raina goes to the window to check on things, worry in her eyes.

ooc: If you are engaged with the creature, please roll a reflex save DC24 or take 17 damage from rotting aura. If you succeed you can half the damage (I'll be nice and say only 8). Also, keep in mind your 3-6 points of heat drain damage per round so keep track of that too please.

Stefan/Raknesh:

In spite of both your efforts, the rotting thing is still in action, though obviously hurting. It slams at you with alarming power and speed, claws raking at Stefan and wings slamming at Raknesh, trying to knock him off. It is difficult not to panic as the thing is incredibly aggressive...As this all happens you are vaguely aware of Raina shouting out to you from the tower though you can't make out what.

ooc: Raknesh, make a balance check DC 12 to keep from falling off...

18:28, Today: Raknesh Kaltash rolled 20 using 1d20+5. balance.
Raknesh's long training allowed him to keep his hold on Stephan's scaly arms.

Noticing Raina's attempt, but with the wings' noise unable to hear it, he simply relayed the words through Rocky.

(waiting from Rocky before posting the rest)

Thrown terribly off-balance by the slam and seeming to feel weak for the moment, he about ignores the puddle and barely attacks the creature.

21/19/15AC
 93/133 HP
 83/129 SP
  2/9   BoB
  8/14  Storm Touch

rolled 13 using 1d20+11. Reflex DC24.
rolled 28 using 1d20+12. Fortitude DC18.
rolled 20,14,36 using d20+17,2d4+9,9d6. Attack/Weapon/Spell (1).
rolled 17,15,41 using d20+12,2d4+9,9d6. Attack/Weapon/Spell (2).
rolled 5,1,5 using 1d6,1d6,1d6. Crystal bonus Damage (3, 1, 2).

Stefan roared in pain at the things raking touch and as he felt Raknesh keep himself from falling he spoke to his friend.  "You fight, I fly."  With those words Stefan dipped for a moment and then there was an audbile crack as the red dragon shot forward, even faster then the last time, trying to get a lead on the undead beastie.

double move for a total of 300 feet

Keeping his eye on the shell, Fin takes a 5 ft. step back and launches his sword at it.

Raknesh/Stefan: As Stefan puts distance between you, Raknesh gets a message from Raina via Rocky. I said hold on and get out of the way! she repeats. You see her lean far out of the window and suddenly hurl a violet colored blast of energy at the creature following you. It hits him squarely and it shrieks in agony as the power wraps itself around him and slams him down violently into the ground. You barely have time to celebrate though as you can see two more coming your way. Fortunately Stefan has put enough space between you for the moment that you have the chance to plan a bit better. You can do a ranged attack if you wish as you have another round or so before they get to you. You can also continue to evade.

Everyone else: As the fight battles on you see Raina lean out the window and hurl an enormous violet blast of energy even as she calls back, Everyone alright in here? her voice is stressed. The necromancer looks up with a frown and gestures to the man who had been helping her. Go see what you can do about Nadred will you? He nervously draws a black blade and joins the fray. Fin manages to strike his opponent both times with his attacks and it roils in pain but looks angry as it moves to attack, slapping at you with its skin but barely missing. Loden is doing well with his enemy and Jett decides to join you in attacking yours. So it's Loden vs Forsaken shell, Fin and Jett vs forsaken shell and Tanzy/Prizzard/fake necromancer guy on Nadred.

Unfortunately Prizzard's attacks miss but luckily so does Nadred's, who once more reaches out to the biggest threat. By now his filth is spreading and you can feel the cold trying to draw the heat out of you again...

ooc: Once again make a reflex save on rotting aura and a fort save on heat drain then post your next round please. Tanzy, since you didn't post for this round yet please just do two rounds this time to catch up. When we're all on the same page we'll start accelerating things a bit :)

"Well that was impressive..." comments Raknesh

"I believe it would be best to play for time" he adds to Stefan.
"Do your best to evade them, I will try to hit them... with some luck..."
He had never projected his psychic arrows so far, but simply fleeing might not be enough...

As Stephan increases his speed, he launches a voley, but some go astray.
WITHOUT RANGE PENALTY:
ATT1 36 DMG 26 (15, fire 1, holy 10)
ATT2 31 DMG 35 (17, fire 6, holy 12)
ATT3 26 DMG 28 (17, fire 3, holy 8)
ATT4 22 DMG 25 (14, fire 1, holy 12)

Between the auras, being the center of attention for the massive thing, and missing his own attacks, Prizzard suddenly decides to take a defensive posture, which proves to be successful.

26/19/20AC
 70/133 HP
 83/129 SP
  2/9   BoB
  6/14  Storm Touch

rolled 15,28 using d20+12,d20+11. FORT16, REF24.
rolled 22,24   using d20+12,d20+7. Attacks.
rolled 15,32,3 using 2d4+9,9d6,1d6. Weapon/Magic Damage (1).
rolled 14,36,3 using 2d4+9,9d6,1d6. Weapon/Magic Damage (2).

Tanzy held her flanking position and attacked again.

round 2
attack 1: 25 (10+15) damage:9
attack 2: 25 (15+10) damage:14
attack 3: 7  (2+5)   damage:20
attack 1 off hand: 19 (4+15) damage:4
attack 2 off hand: 29 (19+10) damage:3

round 3
attack 1: 23 (8+15) damage: 19
attack 2: 23 (13+10)damage: 20
attack 3: 11 (6+5) damage: 22
attack 1 off hand: 21 (11+15) damage:2
attack 2 off hand: 16 (6+10) damage: 3

fort 1:18
fort 2:17
reflex: 19
reflex: 25

ac:18 (dodge +1 2 weapon defense +1)
hp 66/102
man never getting behind again! that took forever!
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Fin, is feeling more confident than the young halfling should. He decides to face the shell head on instead of his usual ranged attack and swings wildly at the creature. In the heat of battle it's hard for him to tell at first if the 1st attack connects, but he obviously misses his mark with the 2nd. "Why can't these things just stay dead. Don't people know the natural order of things?" He shouts just before mumbling "Damn wiggle-fingers"

ooc: Stefan, go ahead and post two rounds to catch up when you are ready :D

Raknesh: You narrowly miss them with your attacks, though one of them does hit squarely, much to your satisfaction. They will be upon you any moment now and two of them against you is rather worrisome. I fear to go after them so close to you. Bring them to the tower if you can! Raina communicates through Rocky.

ooc: This next round they will be close so act accordingly. Raknesh, feel free to make a balance check in advance in case they are able to slam you off...

Fin: You hit the thing with your attack and it recoils in pain. Jett grazes it with his blade but frustratingly it is not a true blow. Suddenly the thing leaps at you though, attacking with ferocity as it apparently sees you as the most threat. You feel it try to constrict around you again...ooc: Please make an opposed grapple check

Tanzy/Prizzard: Between the two of you Nadred is finally starting to look on the poor side, though he is by no means stopping. He lashes out at Tanzy this time with alarmingly long claws that rake her across the side. You feel your very bones protest at the poison of his touch. Fortunately his second attack misses.
ooc; Next round please, don't forget to make the usual saves

Stefan slowed as he lined up his head to ensure that when he belched forth another cone of fire, Raknesh was safe to continue his fight.

move 150 feet
breathe weapon against the two I can get in the cone for 13
20:00, Today: Stefan Aruello rolled 3 using 1d4. breathe weapon latency.
20:00, Today: Stefan Aruello rolled 13 using 2d10. breathe weapon.

He keeps his focus on footing for avoiding more attacks rather than the corruption in the area and it continues washing over his legs as he dives in for a defensive assault, exhausing his belt and spare spell charges.

26/19/20AC
 43/133 HP
 83/129 SP
  0/9   BoB
  1/14  Storm Touch

rolled 22,31 using d20+12,d20+11. FORT16, REF24.

rolled 31,19 using d20+14,d20+9. Attacks (Flanking).
rolled 14,35,1  using 2d4+9,9d6,1d6. Weapon/Magic Damage (1).
rolled       24 using 9d6.                  Magic Damage (2).

rolled 21 using 1d20+14. Attack (BoB).
rolled 12,24,2  using 2d4+9,9d6,1d6. Weapon/Magic Damage (3).

I've been forgetting that my spell discharges on touch AC, even it the weapon doesn't beat full AC. Here are damages for the previously missed attacks.
Attack Roll 20: 36
Attack Roll 17: 41
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As the "creature" tries to entangle itself around him, Fin is forced to try and fend it off. "hit it... not me" he yells as he continues his struggle against the thing. His only thought is freeing himself from it's grasp and putting as much distance as he can between it and him.

Tanzy let out a curse as the thing turned and slashed her in the side. She felt the poison seep into her and felt instantly drained. After attacking she muttered a soft word and began to blink in and out of sight.


attack 1: 16 (1+15) re roll 1: 20 damage:4 (6-2)
attack 2: 29 (19+10) confirm crit: 22 damage:2 (4-2) (5 if crit)
attack 3: 18 (13+5) damage: 2 (4-2)
attack 1 off hand: 21 (6+15) damage:1 (3-2)
attack 2 off hand: 15 (5+10) damage:

relfex:19
fort 1: 23
fort 2: 6
hp: 29/102
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Raknesh could have sworn he felt some of his hair burn as the dragon breathed his deadly fire on the two undead monstrosities.

Still, he holds on and launches another deadly volley.

ATT 1: 33 DMG 24 (mind arrow 13, fire 6, holy 5)
ATT 2: 21 DMG 32 (mind arrow 17, fire 6, holy 9)
ATT 3: 26 DMG 17 (mind arrow 10, fire 4, holy 3)
ATT 4: 31 DMG 27 (mind arrow 19, fire 3, holy 5)

Stefan/Raknesh: As you attack you both are able to hit your opponents, though by now they have neared you and are ready to retaliate. One goes for Stefan and the other for Raknesh, who fortunately keeps his balance. They slash at you both with their claws even as they slam their wings into you. You feel an almost weakening sensation for just a moment as they make contact but soon the feeling dissipates. Raina is watching out the window still, shouting through Rocky at Raknesh for you to come closer so she can help.  ooc: Please also keep me up to date on your current hit points, thanks!

Fin: Struggle as you might, the thing slides its body around you, constricting and squeezing. You are vaguely aware of Loden fighting his enemy in the background and doing decently. Jett carefully attacks the shell, taking care not to harm you. He hits it squarely twice and it recoils in pain, though it hasn't loosened its hold yet...

Tanzy/Prizzard: Between the three of you (the false necromancer included), Nadred is not looking so good, which you are immensely grateful for. He attacks Tanzy again but due to her sudden blinking ability he misses, though just barely. His second attack hits the bald man who recoils in pain, looking suddenly weaker. Meanwhile, as all of this happens a handsome young man appears as if out of nowhere! With a yell of rage he runs at Nadred and seemingly disappears as if passing through him but not returning out the other side. The creature gives a shudder of pain and more blood starts to drip from his orifices...Tanzy, you recognize the man as your ghost. By now Nadred is on his last legs...

ooc: Another round please! Don't forget your saves.

Fin screams out in pain as the shell tightens around him. He continues his struggle to free himself.

Between a sudden change of stance, the awkwardness of the new weapon, and sudden aggressive offense to end the monster, Prizzard manages to trip over his own feet, missing the first attack wildly, and barely making contact on the backswing, discharging the last of his spell.

21/19/15AC
 32/133 HP
 83/129 SP

rolled 17,30 using d20+12,d20+11. FORT16, REF24
rolled 20,18 using d20+19,d20+14. Attacks.
rolled 17 using 1d20. Crit Miss?
rolled 36 using 9d6. Magic Damage (2).

With the thing concentrating on the Necromancer's henchman Tanzy takes flank position and attacks again though it's pretty obvious she's not at the top of her game. "Hang on Fin!" she shouts encouragement to their companion.

attack 1: 28 (13+15)20% miss: 10
attack 2: 17 (7+10) 20% miss: 73 damage:15 (17-2)
attack 3: 18 (13+5) 20% miss: 48 damage:9 (11-2)
attack 1: off hand:30(15+15) 20% miss: 35 damage:1 (3-2)
attack 2: off hand:27(17+10) 20% miss: 60 damage:1 (3-2)

Fort: 22
Reflex: 14

AC: 11/102

Struggling a bit to hold on Stefan's claws without said claws bitting into him, Raknesh yells to the druid to go back toward the tower.
Despite the dragon's skills at flying they can't avoid some damage from the two monstrosities.  The short feeling of weakness following those wounds worry him a bit, but he had more pressing matters.

He fires another volley, taking advantage of the close distance to put a bit more power.

ATT 1: 28 DMG 27 (mind arrow 15, fire 6, holy 6)
ATT 2: 34 DMG 33 (mind arrow 18, fire 5, holy 10)
ATT 3: 17 DMG 19 (mind arrow 11, fire 3, holy 5)
ATT 4: 31 DMG 29 (mind arrow 20, fire 4, holy 5)

Stefan continued to fly at full speed, circling the area faster then the horrors could.

OOC: 2 turns of double move as I forgot to take the second turn.
68/117 HP

Stefan/Raknesh: Raknesh manages to hit with most of his arrows and significantly wounds one angel in particular who looks to be severely weakened. The other is doggedly pursuing you but fortunately Stefan's speed is greater than his. As you fly towards the tower Raina leans out again and blasts the stronger looking of the two. It doesn't kill him but he is more manageable looking now. She instructs you to stay close so she can keep helping. In the meantime you glance below and see that dozens of undead creatures are screeching for you from the ground. You won't be landing there anytime soon...

ooc: Next round please!

Fin: The shell constricts as you struggle but fortunately Jett seems to have found a weak spot and he slashes at it with impressive accuracy. It is enough of a surprise that you are able to scramble out of its grip though it is not quite dead yet...

Tanzy/Prizzard: In spite of Prizzard's difficulties Tanzy is able to do some good. Apparently her ghost friend was quite helpful too for suddenly Nadred turns and starts to scramble through the door he came through, screeching and hissing in pain and fear and bleeding profusely everywhere.

ooc: Attack of opportunity should you wish it and of course you may pursue if you like

AoO, not my round:


Just as the tough thing tried to run, a lucky arc dug the blade in around the spine, which followed by a hard pull, likely manages to sever the structure.

21/19/15AC
 32/133 HP
 83/129 SP

rolled 36,12,3 using d20+17,2d4+9,1d6. Attack, Damage, Crystal.
rolled 29,35 using d20+17,6d4+21. Crit Confirm and added damage. <b>(50)</b>

Raknesh notices one of the creatures is flying less vigorously than the other one and concentrate his fire on it.  The many undeads below don't worry him, as long as they manage to destroy the flying ones, then they could eradicate the walkers without any kind of risk.

His deadly arrow of pure energy fly toward their target, a he aims at the creature with is hand.


ATT 1: 25 DMG 27 (mind arrow 17, fire 4, holy 6)
ATT 2: 21 DMG 30 (mind arrow 15, fire 6, holy 9)
ATT 3: 25 DMG 24 (mind arrow 12, fire 6, holy 6)
ATT 4: 19 DMG 27 (mind arrow 16, fire 2, holy 9)

Tanzy attempted one last half hearted attack as Nadred ran away.

AoO: 20 (1+19) Re- roll 1: 27 (8+19)

As Fin is released from his "prison", he withdraws as fast as he can away from all combatants.

Stefan/Raknesh: Raknesh hits with some of his mind arrows, fortunately the target is so wasted that you manage to do him in and it drops from the sky. The other one has not given up however, and it is coming at you fast. Raina lets out another blast at the thing and it is weakened but not dead yet. Hopefully one more volley will do it because it will be upon you in seconds. ooc: Go ahead and post two rounds if you like Stefan, to make up for the last round ;P

Fin: ooc: Poor little Fin! :P
As you move away from the shell of flesh the necromancer girl looks at you with amusement. A dangerous place for a little one like you. Well, since I am without an assistant you will have to do. Go and hand me that bowl. I'm almost done here she gestures to a silver bowl on a table, looking expectant of your quick obedience.

Tanzy/Prizzard: Tanzy misses Nadred but fortunately Prizzard's attack rings true and the massive thing slumps in a bloody heap, acid and blood spreading across the floor. It is well and truly a mess. Meanwhile you hear pounding from the entrance downstairs. Likely more visitors wanting to find their way in. Should you look out a window you see dozens of various undead milling about the tower, most looking upwards at Stefan and Raknesh, but it would seem the tower still holds allure, putting you in danger still. Should you desire it, you can always try a ranged weapon from the tower, otherwise it would be wise to barricade the front door.

"Find a different assistant, you foul defiler of death." Fin says as he grabs for one of the tiles around his neck and snaps it.
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With a tired sigh Tanzy squeezed past the monsters bloody body and headed down the stairs to barricade the door. She pulled a small box from her bag and quickly set it on the floor. "Better than nothing," she muttered standing back. One command and the box transformed into a boat.

ooc: If the small boat isn't big enough to block the entrance and there is room she'll speak another word and use the ship
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The red dragon fumed as his blood dripped to the ground but continued to fly just ahead of the monstrosities giving chase, staying out of their otherworldly auras while giving Raknesh every opportunity for good shots at them.

I'm good just not taking more damage at the moment, Raknesh can do the fighting for me ;P

As some blood fell on him, Raknesh wondered how long Stefan would be able to fight. The druid managed to keep him out of trouble but not without sustaining some dire wounds.

rocky's constant reports were - finally - good news. Apparently they had successfully defeated the putrid... thing ... they were fighting.

Now the 'aerial support' really needed to take care of the undeads trying to get inside the tower before they went inside, out of reach.

He launched his next volley of arrows, feeling some stress from the may arrows already materialized.

ATT 1 : 34  DMG: 23 (arrow: 15 fire: 3 holy: 5)
ATT 2 : 28  DMG: 24 (arrow: 11 fire: 4 holy: 9)
ATT 3 : 24  DMG: 23 (arrow: 13 fire: 5 holy: 5)
ATT 4 : 25  DMG: 33 (arrow: 19 fire: 5 holy: 9)

Fin: Your healing tile works quickly, much to your relief. The monstrous shell did not treat you kindly. Fortunately by now between the efforts of Loden, Jett, and the necromancer's aide the two things are quickly dispatched. The necromancer girl laughs at your defiance. Well aren't you a feisty little thing, she smirks. Fine then, go and help the woman with the door if that's not too abhorrent to your sensibilities. You had a good idea with those rods. she notes.

Tanzy: Your boat barely fits but it seems to be a good block for the moment...

Raknesh/Stefan: Many of Stefan's mind arrows hit true and between that and another volley from Raina, the thing finally goes down, leaving you momentarily in peace. You hear Raina communicating through Rocky. Are you alright?! She looks to be almost done if you can just hang in there! You'll want to head back when you can, she is going to need you here to remove my father's mark.

ooc: Just about where I need to be to put everyone back together ;P

Giving just the barest of nods, Fin rushes to retrieve the 5 rods. Fully intent on heading down to use them to reinforce Tanzy's boat as the barricade.

Between the rods and Tanzy's boat the front door is suitably barricaded fortunately. By now the necromancer girl seems to be finished with the potion and she waits for Raknesh and Stefan to arrive. In the meantime she goes to Prizzard. I want that black powder. I will fix your friends in exchange as you previously offered.

With all the flying atrocities struck down - with great relief - Raknesh concentrate his fire on the undeads trying to enter inside the tower.

"Stefan!" he yelled to be heard in the wind and the wing's noise
"Let's fry those on the ground!"

ATT 1 : 29  DMG: 31 (arrow: 19 fire: 2 holy: 10)
ATT 2 : 30  DMG: 20 (arrow: 13 fire: 1 holy: 6)
ATT 3 : 27  DMG: 23 (arrow: 16 fire: 2 holy: 5)
ATT 4 : 35  DMG: 27 (arrow: 13 fire: 6 holy: 8)

Gave it to her in message 46

ooc: Flaming crap! lol! Thanks!

Raknesh: You do quite well with the enemies on the ground and fortunately most seem made of weaker stuff than the angels of decay were. Soon Rocky is calling you back.

Everyone: The necromancer patiently waits for Stefan and Raknesh to return, looking extremely pleased with her side of the bargain. Raina looks at the powder dubiously, clearly worried but also resigned to the exchange.

When everyone is gathered together the girl hands the bowl to Raknesh and instructs him to drink and then pass it to Stefan. Poison crosses your mind but she seems to be pleased enough with her side of things you doubt she would need to kill you now, especially since you are all so wounded from events that she could likely kill you anyway if she wished. Should you drink it you find it tastes awful and it's all you can do not to gag on the stuff. She turns to Tanzy. I could get rid of your ghost friend if you like, though for the moment he seems to come in handy. she offers. She frowns then as if a thought has just struck her. When you entered did you by any chance come across a ranting old man? Oh dear I wonder how he fared through this. He never was as strong as the others. she mutters.

"Leave him be," Tanzy said quickly. He had after all helped them, and she would prefer not to sick the necromancer on him.

The necromancer gives a chuckle at Tanzy's words and coming from such an innocent looking face it is particularly chilling to hear. Oh it's far too late for that woman. You see, he's been dead for years! He tried to stop me from inhabiting his granddaughter's body and I had to kill him. Not the perfect fit I'll admit but I was desperate at the time. Couldn't help but experiment with him though the old fool. He actually thinks he's alive! she laughs again. Oh but you probably don't see the humor in it you are all so very dull she rolls her eyes. Raina looks shocked at this revelation. What have you done? How? The girl grins widely at this. Oh I'm sure you would love to know wouldn't you Raina? But I've helped you enough. If your father knew what I just did for you he'd have my head. Off with you now, the lot downstairs should have calmed down by now. Indeed the pounding has stopped.

Tanzy clenched her jaw biting back angry words. If she'd been in top form she would have taken the necromancer out despite the fact that the evil girl had just helped them.

Raknesh senses a big relief as the oppressing feeling begins to fade.
He can't, however, stop looking at the 'girl' and the strange dust, wondering what kind of evil bargain they had to struck... and with what...

"If we are done here, we better hurry" he says, not willing to stay any longer.

"If everything has indeed died down, perhaps we should be going soon" replies Fin, as he gathers up his rods. "I would certainly like to rid myself of this affliction."

Agreed. Raina gives a somber nod. You head down, I'll be just a minute more. As you leave she stays behind and has quiet and intense words with the young necromancer who is listening with an expression of interest. Once outside you see the area has thankfully cleared of the undead though the old man from before is once again outside and looking concerned. Get out of here you fools! Don't you know where you are? There's a necromancer in this tower! he points frantically. He clearly has no idea that he is dead, doomed to forever live in this repetitive existence of warning passerby against the same fate that took his granddaughter.

ooc: Ok, I'm going to wrap up here and move you along. Let me know your plans for the next four days on the way to the next temple. Fin during this time Raina will inform you she has a way to cleanse you now.

Prizzard hangs behind, out of sight yet still close enough to listen.
rolled 14 using 1d20+3. Listen

Prizzard: You can't make out everything but it sounds like Raina is threatening the necromancer who looks amused though you can make out a spark of intimidation on her part too. At your question Raina blinks and then gestures to her belt pouch. Blood should suffice for our needs I believe. I obtained some during the fight, for a price of course. she adds with a growl. ooc: Feel free to finish any questions/convo with her Prizzard while I move things along a bit.

The next four days pass quickly. You are all able to heal and Stefan and Raknesh are finally able to rest comfortably without fear of death's assassins though Raina informs you that you should still keep your guard up. Fin's nightmares increase but Raina helps him meditate every night saying you must get your mind calmed before she can risk cleansing you. Apparently one must be in a certain state and if you can't maintain a sense of control then the cleansing will backfire...

Tanzy, Raina informs you that your ghost is a very helpful asset and you should be grateful for such a companion, though how long he will stay she is uncertain saying it could be forever or he could move on to another plane at any time.

At the end of the fourth day you are only a half a day's ride from the temple but you are tired and need to rest. As you come upon a city you see smoke billowing in the distance and a black cloud hanging over the place which looks very unnatural...

Should you investigate you will discover the town is in chaos, full of the pale strange army of the Goddess who have been known to cannibalize their victims. Close to you there is a pretty red haired woman and a man looking in over their heads a bit as they fight at a small group of the things.

ooc: Go ahead and roll init and intentions please

"Once again she managed to get ahead of us..." says an angry Rarknesh.

As they get closer he spots the two fighters.

"I know we must get to the temple as quickly as possible, but maybe we can help a bit here..." That being said, he move close enough to fire a volley of his psy arrows.

13:32, Today: Raknesh Kaltash rolled 17 using 1d20+3. init.

Fin Groans as he sees they are gearing up for another battle. "You guys are gonna be the death of me." he says as he pulls his sword and moves towards the ensuing carnage.

Stefan snorted wryly at Fin's quip before replying.  "If I were you I'd just be hoping death was the end of it, this place is still better then the other one..."

initiative of 2.  thats not ominous or anything,

"Hm.. Seems we may be growing soon." He mutters the words to his Storm Touch spell with seemingly no effect aside from a small glow and crackle coming from his palm.

Cast Storm Touch

HP: 133/133
SP:  83/129
ST:  14/14

rolled 20 using 1d20+1. Initiative.

ooc: Alright, inits are in place so go ahead and post your round if you haven't already. You should have time to make any preparations you need to before reaching them and by now you can engage at regular range should you wish. Also, if you think you are going to be MIA for a smidge feel free to roll a second round for me to use in case we need to keep things moving, just let me know if that's the case.

Bryon: As you continue your battle unfortunately more of the pale soldiers come to attack you. Fortunately a small group of warriors near as well, perhaps you have help coming...

Everyone: As the battle begins Raina swears and starts to run. I've got to stop this before too many more are released! she informs you with a shout. Loden rushes off to help her.

PM

"These guys we can handle," Tanzy moved to join the fray.


Attack 1:21 Damage:1
Attack 2:26 Damage:4
Attack 3:15 Damage:5
Attack 1 off hand:30 Damage:5
Attack 2:off hand:28 Damage:6

Fin actively tries to keep himself out of melee, and will throw his sword at the first enemy to get closer than 30 ft. to himself

Stefan flares his nostrils in rage as he snarls "Damn that girl"  and then points at Raknesh, a single guttural word leaving his lips, causing the bear to walk over next to the man and begin growling at the fight in front of them.  The Druid however started running after Raina, but after 3 steps his skin had hardened to red scales and he once more took the form of a red dragon, wings sweeping him from the ground after the charging woman.

Everything is plunged into chaos as a few more of the goddess's warriors join the fray. Bryon, you find you are badly shaken by your wound and you recognize such feelings are the result of something dark in that dagger. Fortunately you are able to still function for the time being and your attack is quite effective, even finishing one of the more wounded soldiers off. Your husband keeps up his attacks as well, doing a decent job of avoiding attacks.

Raknesh and Tanzy both attack, the first with a volley of psy arrows and Tanzy with a dizzying display of her swords. Already some of the warriors are being weakened but the entire city is overrun so it is a small relief. Jett sticks close to Fin, somewhat protective of the halfling, especially since the attentions of a warrior has been drawn...In the meantime the warriors have begun returning your attacks, though fortunately you are able to evade most of them. Tanzy, however, takes a blade to the thigh and Raknesh is grazed by a dagger. You feel the familiar taint of the dark goddess trying to seep into your veins again.

Stefan: As you fly after Raina you easily overtake her and she looks up in surprise. Instead of being aware of your irritation she looks absolutely delighted. Oh! Do you think you could fly me up there?! she asks, pointing to the black cloud. It would save me a lot of trouble. Loden, who ran with her is looking at you warily though. He is more attuned with your mood apparently.

ooc: Ok next round everyone! Go ahead and just post as you are able and I will sort out the initiative when I post for you, that way I know who is and isn't available. Thanks!
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Stefan trumpeted a challenge to the warriors as he swooped down to gather up Raina and Loden if he wants to be flown as well.  Shifting his angle slightly he rises above melee range as he growls back to the woman.  "I owe you too much to let you kill yourself stupidly, try and rmember that."

standard action, pick up Raina/Loden
move action fly up and towards the cloud
Kololo is currently guarding Raknesh, and will attack anything that tries to attack him

Bryon clamped down on her arm, realizing the fear was not her own. She screamed in response, an incoherent war scream, firing another Cone of Eldritch Power laced with acid.

13:12, Today: Bryon rolled 22 using 6d6. Damage.
13:11, Today: Bryon rolled 19 using 1d20+9. E-Blast.

18:07, Today: Raknesh Kaltash rolled 13 using 1d20+6. fort kinda my weak point^^.

'Not again' thought Raknesh as he felt the creeping feeling from the wound.
Knowing there was little to do until things settled, he launched another volley of mind arrows.

ATT 1: DMG 37 (arrow:14  fire:5  holy:6 )
ATT 2: DMG 37 (arrow:16  fire:4  holy:7 )
ATT 3: DMG 34 (arrow:16  fire:3  holy:7 )
ATT 4: DMG 19 (arrow:15  fire:5  holy:11 )

As there is now a warrior with his attentions set on Fin and Jett, Fin will take a step back if he needs to in order to keep the warrior at a distance. And hethrows sword again at the warrior.

As I haven't been at a computer I'll just post my intentions:

First using two Belt of Battle charges to gain a standard action to cast Dragon Breath: Acid Cone before charging a target that will allow my Dreadful Wrath to effect a decent number of opponents between us and the fighting couple. The spell Storm Touch is already cast on the scythe within the Glove of Storing, holding it in status until the charge, at which point it'll be drawn as a free action.

Stefan: You hear an offended squawk from Raina and she gives you a light smack on the back in mock irritation. How rude! I'll have you know I would only kill myself in an intelligent manner thank you very much! she sniffs though there is amusement in her voice. Still, I'm not important. Don't go trying too hard to save me and throw your own life away in the process. I've lived for a very long time and you haven't. You have a lot of catching up to do. she pats you fondly this time. Now, be careful but see how close you can get without risking yourself. Loden meanwhile (who has taken your offer to join) looses arrows on the falling forms whenever they get too close. The cloud itself is black and broiling with thunder as the forms fall like rain. At the rate it's going the whole city will be overrun within the hour. As you get closer a bolt of red lightning suddenly comes straight for you... ooc; Reflex save please! And any intentions/attacks etc.

Everyone else: The fray is frantic, chaotic and bloody. Raknesh manages to do an impressive amount of damage with his mind arrows but during this time the feeling of ice seems to enter your veins and you find it hard to react or move as quickly.

Fin's sword gets thrown twice at the warrior attacking and hits both times. Jett is eager to protect his friend and stays close by, also attacking. The pale warrior keeps coming though and he lunges at Jett, slicing him through the side. Fortunately it is not a killing wound and the man slips on his own blood during his second attempt. Meanwhile Fin, you start to feel strangely. Your heart is racing wildly and your head is buzzing so much you feel it is going to crack open. Was that a whisper you heard just now? Looking around there is nothing that would have made such a noise...

Bryon: In spite of your fear you are able to finish off your enemy though more are closing in. Your husband looks at you worriedly. Are you alright?! he demands as he continues to fight. Fortunately you have a moment to try to regather yourself before the next round is on you, though it will only be seconds...

Prizzard as usual is a powerhouse of chaos though he is not without harm for a few blades of the enemy slice here and there...

Taking a moment she managed to gather herself and this time she is able to shake off the affects of the poison. 13:35, Today: Bryon rolled 16 using 1d20+5. Fort Save.

She nodded to her husband, "I am better now. They are using poison, we need to be more careful. It appears we have some help."

She waved at the new comers. "Thank you. Introductions must wait, until this has been handled."
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Stefan saw the lightning bolt coming, but loaded down as he was, his reaction time could not keep up with the red lightning, but managed to move and take it on the shoulder, keeping it from his wings and passengers.  He roared in pain as it burned in to him, but pressed on forward as fast as he could, flying lower to try and avoid additional strikes.

reflex save of 7....so I'm fairly certain I'm taking that hit.  double move action, staying 35 feet above the fighting

Tanzy felt the familiar poison spreading through her veins and sighed. This was obviously a feeling she was going to have to get used to. She acknowledged the couple they were helping with a quick smile before bringing her rapiers around for another attack.

Attack 1:34 (19+15) Damage:2
Attack 2:14 (4+10) Damage:5
Attack 3:10 (5+5) Damage6
Attack 1 off hand:23 (8+15) Damage:3
Attack 2 off hand:20 10+10) Damage:2

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Despite the nasty feeling invading his body, Raknesh continue his deadly storm of mind arrows.
He nodded to the woman's remark.
"I'm afraid it might be worse than just poison" he answered.

ATT1 :31    DMG 24  (arrow 9 fire 3 holy 12)
ATT2 :24    DMG 19  (arrow 8 fire 4 holy 7)
ATT3 :14    DMG 20  (arrow 8 fire 6 holy 8)
ATT4 :22    DMG 15  (arrow 9 fire 1 holy 5)

After his strike hit and the obvious otherworldly experience, Fin curls in on himself screaming. "GET OUT OF MY HEAD!" It's obvious that he's not coping well with whatever is happening.

The wicked blow splits his target and leaves the flesh cauterized and twitching as he looks around at the other assassins, daring them to approach.

99 damage to whoever I charged last round.. Ow.
rolled 37,14,20 using d20+17,2d4+9,9d6. Attack/Weapon/Spell.
rolled 30,35,30 using d20+17,6d4+21,9d6. Crit Confirm and added damage.
The 20' radius Dreadful Wrath is Will DC22 or Shaken for 1 minute


Swiping two more charges from his belt, a dark spell is cast almost instantly and he gives a slightly evil laugh before spraying acid toward the couple to clear a path, seeming to enjoy the pain it causes even as he chokes on the spray slightly.

Swift: Belt of Battle for an extra Standard Action.
Move:     5' Step if necessary
Standard: Cast Sadism
Standard: Use Dragon Breath

HP: 115/133
SP:  80/129
BoB:  5/9
ST:  13/14
Sad: 13/13

Acid Breath 30' Cone (7d6)
Uses:      6/7
Duration:  139/140
Wait:      5/5

rolled 14 using 7d6. Acid Cone Damage (Ref DC19).
rolled 5 using 1d4+1. Breath Recharge.

ooc: I'm in a rush so I apologize now if I miss anyone or any particular detail I should have! I am literally about out the door so I didn't get to proof read this but I figure a rough post is better than making you wait again. Next round folks!

Stefan: You do indeed get hit with the full brunt of the red lightning and Raina cries out in concern for you, asking if you are alright. Fortunately though it hurts you are still functional and what's more you didn't drop your passengers. Raina hurls a purple fireball at the cloud in retaliation and to your surprise it begins to rain a red substance that looks alarmingly akin to blood. The lightning crackles again...By now you are close enough to try to attack the cloud but you had best be ready to dodge...ooc; attack if desired plus another reflex save

Tanzy: Some of your blows hit and some miss but you are slowly whittling away at them. In the meantime your ghost appears out of nowhere, intent upon helping you. You are able to shake off the poison but by now another enemy has neared enough to slice at you and grazes your shoulder with his blade.

Raknesh: Most of your attacks hit and by now a couple of them lie dead and the others are not looking well. Still, they are a determined bunch and there are so many of them you don't know how long this is going to work out...

Bryon: Your rest is to be short lived for more white skinned enemies are near and they are starting to shoot black tipped arrows at you...During all this you notice a young boy of about 8 with these newcomers. He looks wide eyed and stressed but surprisingly calm otherwise. At seeing the halfling in distress he rushes to him, quite unlike any child you've seen to plunge into danger so. An arrow nicks your thigh.

Fin: Jett looks at you with concern and Halek rushes to your side. To your surprise, the enemies nearest you have stopped fighting you and instead seem to watch you expectantly, albeit uncertainly. Fin! You've got to fight him! He's trying to take over! This is your chance Fin, you see how they're watching you? They sense him inside you! You could try to control them! He sounds both eager and desperate.

Meanwhile Prizzard is wreaking havoc all around. He decimates his first foe and his presence seems to shake nearby enemies to the point they hesitate before approaching. His acid spray hisses and sizzles as it meets with flesh and it is enough to drive many warriors back. Fearing this dark man they decide a new tactic is in order and ready their bows...

Everyone: During all this you will notice that Fin is freaking out, Halek is trying to help him, Stefan is being attacked in the sky by red lightning and the cloud is now raining blood. You know, just a normal day right?

Fin looks at Halek both confused and worried by the thought of whatever this is taking control of him. "How do you expect ME to control them" he asks meekly.

Drawing back his hood, he laughs a bit more heartily while looking around at the shaken assassins. Suddenly he disappears in a blur of spell movements and words followed after a pause by a gaping wound appearing on another assassin roughly 35' closer to the couple.

Swift:    Belt of Battle for an extra Standard Action.
Standard: Cast Extended Greater Invisibility
Move:     Walk 40' toward couple
Standard: Attack last enemy I fully pass

AC: 21/19/15 (50% Miss, Invisible)
HP: 115/133
SP:  71/129
BoB:  3/9
ST:  13/14
Sad: 12/13
GIn: 26/26

Acid Breath 30' Cone (7d6)
Uses:      6/7
Duration:  138/140
Wait:      4/5

rolled 28,13,41 using d20+21,2d4+9,9d6. Attack/Weapon/Spell.

Raknesh noticed the strange situation around Fin, and more importantly in his perspective, the fact Halek was very close to some of those strange soldiers.

He knew the boy was far from helpless, but he also had a strong feeling that he would be very much needed with their quest. So putting himself in danger was not a good thing to do.

Doing his best to move toward both of them, he fired some arrows, not as many as before.

ATT 1: 19 DMG 20 (arrow 11, fire 6, holy 3)
ATT 2: 22 DMG 22 (arrow 13, fire 3, holy 6)
ATT 3: 18 DMG 27 (arrow 13, fire 5, holy 9)

Tanzy was thankful her ghost was willing to lend a hand. It was nice not to worry about him getting hurt since he was already dead. Flashing a smile she shifted to a flanking position and came around for another attack.

(Sneak attack)
attack 1: 31 (16+15) Damage: 13
attack 2: 20 (10+10) Damage: 16
attack 3: 20 (15+5)  Damage: 15
attack 1 off hand: 26 Damage: 16
attack 2 off hand: 11 Damage: 11

Halek shakes his head at Fin's attempts. You've got to try harder! If you can keep him from taking you, you should be able to call them off! They sense the darkness within you and know now they should leave you unharmed. They will listen to you if you can just concentrate! As he speaks you can feel your grip on your body growing weaker... ooc: Maybe try that again ;P

Meanwhile the fray is going strong. Prizzard is making quite the dent in enemies already and the foe he attacks nearly buckles in shock at the hit he takes. The archers try to hit this blurred man but they miss. However, Jett takes quite the blow, an arrow striking his chest though fortunately not a mortal wound yet. Tanzy and Raknesh are both doing well, though one of Raknesh's arrows miss as does one of her attacks.. In the meantime a warrior slashes at Raknesh as he nears Halek and Fin, striking him across the thigh. Tanzy takes a nick to the shoulder blade and Bryon, your husband takes an arrow to the side. During this you find you are growing dizzy...

ooc: Next round please!

Stefan continues to wing forward with his riders at maximum speed, only slowing to attempt to dodge the red bolts that come flying at him.

OOC: sorry for the delay, reflex saves for last round and this round.  7 for last round and 14 for this round, reflex is not something red dragons do well

14:03, Today: Stefan Aruello rolled 13 using 2d20 with rolls of 3,10. +4 reflex saves.

Bryon felt terrible. "Whatever this is they are using, I do not like it one bit. Althol you will have to devise some defense when we have our victory." After which she fires off another acid cone...

15:30, Today: Bryon rolled 21 using 6d6. Damage.
15:30, Today: Bryon rolled 19 using 1d20+8. E blast.

Wincing slightly as he felt the blade, Raknesh continue to move toward this goal while launching arrows and dodging blades.

The warrior who wounded him barely had the time to regret it before a bright flash when one of the arrows hit him.

ATT 1: 32 DMG 27 (arrow 14, fire 4, holy 9)
ATT 2: 27 DMG 19 (arrow 9, fire 4, holy 6)
ATT 3: 21 DMG 26 (arrow 14, fire 2, holy 10)

With a rather strangely-pronounced word his steps can be heard moving inhumanly fast for a distance before another wound and crack of lightning strike much closer to the couple.

Swift:    Extended Swift Expeditious Retreat
Move:     Hustle 70' toward couple
Standard: Attack the last enemy passed.

AC: 21/19/15 (50% Miss, Invisible)
HP: 115/133
SP:  68/129
BoB:  3/9
ST:  13/14
Sad: 11/13 (+5)
GIn: 25/26
XER:  2/2

Acid Breath 30' Cone (7d6)
Uses:      6/7
Duration:  137/140
Wait:      3/5

rolled 39,16,27 using d20+22,2d4+9,9d6. Attack/Weapon/Spell.
On top of this.. they dont get their DEX against these attacks :D

Making sure she remained in flanking position Tanzy attacked again.

Attack 1: 33 (18+15) Damage:14
Attack 2: 17 (7+10) Damage:13
Attack 3: 18 (13+5) Damage:13
Attack 1 off hand:27 (12+15) Damage:13
Attack 2 off hand:12 (2+10) Damage:17

Stefan, you are being hit horribly by the lightning and Raina grips you in alarm both out of concern for you and in an attempt to keep from falling. Loden unleashes arrows at the red cloud but they don't do much good. Fortunately Raina has stronger stuff available and she hurls an enormous ball of white light at the thing which finally causes it to dissipate. You need to land my friend she informs you firmly. As she talks all the forms that were falling from the sky start to disintegrate into disturbing chunks of bloody flesh and bone, landing in disgusting heaps on the streets, harmless now where they would have been soldiers seconds before. There are still enough black clad warriors on the ground though that the city still has its hands full.

Meanwhile everyone else does quite well in the fray. Raknesh's arrows take out his foes as he makes his way to Halek who looks pleased to see him, still looking at Fin worriedly. Fin, you are losing your battle to the darkness inside and the world starts to spin as you grow dizzy. You are starting to black out but to your shock the boy Halek rushes at you and begins to slap you hard, across the face. It feels unnaturally painful and you are stunned that he should have such strength. Raknesh, you are nearly as surprised by this. I won't let you release him Fin. he growls.

Tanzy is a whirlwind of motion though she misses from time to time. Unfortunately you also take a nasty hit in the side but you are still up and your ghost defends you vigorously.

Prizzard is by now quite close to the couple and has wreaked a proper amount of destruction along the way, avoiding enemy blades in doing so.
Bryon, though a bit worse for the wear, hits her targets with ease though her spouse takes a wound to the collarbone during this time.

Everyone: During all this everyone notices the warriors are starting to gather around Fin and Halek. The boy is striking the halfling determinedly as the thief quivers and shakes. Something is happening and if the enemies are this interested it cannot be good. Meanwhile you see the dragon above has been successful in eliminating the cloud and all the foes that have been raining down on the streets suddenly become naught but flesh and bone, falling to the ground in disgusting heaps. The whole city is a bloody mess and though you are grateful not to have new numbers added to the fray there are still enough residual battles going on to keep your hands full.

ooc: Sorry if I missed anything folks. Still trying to get back into things! Next round.

Stefan, drips blood as he continues to power through the air towards his goal, one large slitted eye rolling with his head to look back at Raina.  "Get me  a few seconds to heal myself, and we can keep going.  We need to hurry and end this before more innocents die."

OOC: double move again

Move: 70' closer to couple but the jist of it.. and Artemis may want to determine the concequences before other people post too soon, as I'm high on the initiative order today..

Attempting to mix Prizzards odd blue energy with Call Lightning, a spell-like ability from his Dragonpact. Well.. got a NAT1 on the concentration roll. Now I'll go roll 'secret' rolls and let Artemis determine the outcome.

Swift: Belt of Battle for full-round action
Full-round: Attempt Call Lightning combined with divinity, First bolt targeting Fin
Standard: Second bolt targeting enemy nearest the couple
Move: 70' closer to couple

The slap seems to jar Fin's senses as looks around at everything still unfolding. He looks a little encouraged despite the pain the boy inflicted. "Tell me what to do." he says almost as a whisper.
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Bryon reached down and touched Althol, "Going on a trip baby, hang on for the ride."

Use Flees the Scene to take herself and Althol into the middle of the circle and provide reinforcements.

Noticing the gathering of soldiers around Halek, Raknesh became a bit more worried.

So he hurried toward them, launching arrows a the gathered soldiers as he moved.

ATT 1: 29 DMG 21 (arrow 12, fire 4, holy 5)
ATT 2: 30 DMG 25 (arrow 9, fire 6, holy 10)
ATT 3: 34 DMG 27 (arrow 16, fire 3, holy 8)

Stefan: Raina gives you a pat and tells you to take your time. Now that the cloud is gone we need to focus on the enemies on the ground. Find the biggest clusters of them and take them out. she instructs. As you look around you see there are plenty to choose from. There are still hundreds of enemies in the city even with the cloud destroyed. ooc: Go ahead and make a ranged attack if you wish, or whatever method you desire of course.

Everyone else: Prizzard attempts to call forth his strange power and you all watch in shock as a bright blue light seems to emanate from inside the man, bursting out of his eyes and skin until it is almost blinding to look at. Prizzard, you feel an intense energy so fierce it is crackling your skin. You feel as though your very veins are on fire and your heart is beating so rapidly it is shaking your body with effort. Prizzard!!! Halek gasps in horror. You have drawn too much, you know that now. You feel something warm running out of your ears, eyes, mouth, nose, even the beds of your fingernails. Blood. Everything goes black. To onlookers it is a very horrific scene and you all watch in shock as your friend falls to the ground, limp. You don't know if he's dead yet but he certainly looks it.

Halek turns to Fin frantically. Command them to stop! Hurry! he cries, scrambling towards the fallen Prizzard. Meanwhile Raknesh's arrows hit their marks though Jett is looking worse for the wear and to your great concern Halek is slashed across the side as he makes his way to Prizzard. He cries out in pain but turns with a look of fury and raises his hand towards the foe. A blue light similar to Prizzard's shoots out of his hand and hits the soldier who then instantly breaks apart into a heap of ash.

ooc: Next round, Prizzard you are at -9 hp so you are out of the picture for the moment. Raknesh you'll have made it to Halek by your next round.

Bryon, still dizzy from the spell, tell Althol, "Help them, my love."

The blood pouring from his body turned onto electricity upon contacting the air, as usual. But with far more blood having also need charged by the hungry blue energy, his body erupted into a storm before he fell to the ground. His body could be heard sizzling for a moment until the bleeding slowed to a stop. Everywhere that had bled was left with a lite caking of yellowed blood and electrical burns.

Shortly after, his pseudodragon lands on his body, tail raised like a scorpions and electrified fangs bared in a hiss at any nearby enemies. It would seem the sorcerer lives, for now.

Pseudodragon has a sting attack readied for the first enemy that approaches, if any.
Attack roll: 28, Damage: 1+poison
Fort DC19 or sleep
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Mustering all his courage, Fin yells at the enemies pressing in around them. "STOP THIS AT ONCE, I command you... Drop your weapons and stop this senseless fighting." He then takes a moment to see if his words had any effect.

"Bloody hell" Tanzy gasped seeing Prizzards disturbing lightning show. It was obvious that something had gone wrong as the man fell to the ground. "That's not good," She muttered. With an easy backflip she tumbled away from the enemy and moved towards Prizzard hoping to take attention away from Halek.

tumble 33

Stefan continued to fly forward but rather then spouting further flame on the horde below he speeks in the sibilant hiss of draconic and positive energy rushes through his body, closing many of the wounds the red lightning inflicted on him as he continues to wing them towards Raina's destination.

Cure Critical Wounds for 36 damage, and a move action forward flying
08:03, Today: Stefan Aruello rolled 23 using 4d8. +13 Cure Critical Wounds.

While the battle seemed to slowly go in their favor, Raknesh witnessed two events that could change things again:
firstly Prizzard apparently misused his power and fell on the ground. One of their heaviest hitter down with so many enemies still ready to fight was a dire setback.

He quickly send Rocky to fly and check on the man.

Himself closed the distance between him and his protégé, but not fast enough to prevent the boy from getting wounded.  But the boy proved capable of handling things, once more.

"Jett! Try go get back to us" he told the wounded man, firing arrows at the enemies surrounding him.


ATT 1: 28 DMG 22 (arrow 9, fire 6, holy 7)
ATT 2: 20 DMG 25 (arrow 14, fire 3, holy 4)
ATT 3: 34 DMG 27 (arrow 11, fire 4, holy 11)

Prizzard's pseudodragon does get the opportunity to attack one of the warriors who falls down limply at being stung. Tanzy gets away from her enemies with ease and Ulthol obeys his wife's commands to offer aid, rushing to help where he can. Jett, still struggling, heeds Raknesh's call and stumbles towards the rest of you, half dead. Raknesh's arrows pierce his targets and kill one of them.

During all this the pale skinned warriors suddenly seem to obey the halfling's command to stop and they drop their swords and stiffen, awaiting further instruction. Halek gives a whoop of triumph and a grin splits his face. Well done Fin! Well done! Now, quickly before it's too late, tell them to kill themselves!

ooc: Roll spot please everyone

Stefan: Raina directs you to a one story rooftop and slides off you, Loden doing the same. You notice to your surprise that all of the warriors in sight (which are many) have suddenly stopped fighting and are holding perfectly still, letting their weapons drop to the ground. What the devil is going on? Raina murmurs. The townspeople are taking advantage of this opportunity to run for their lives while they can. It appears the death toll has been quite high.

Fin looked completely astonished that they actually obeyed his commands. When Halek tells him what to say next, he didn't hesitate and orders them to take their own lives. It's only after he's given the command that a look of horror crosses his face, for Fin has realized what he has just done. Evil or not, he has condemned these warriors to death, an act he will now have to live with for the rest of his life. He says in an almost inaudible whisper "I'm sorry".

Alison is slack jawed as the halfling commanded these creatures to commit suicide and they obeyed him. She took stock of the situation and muttered "Whatever he did to them, lets not have him do it to us, shall we?"

Pseudodragon Spot: 28
Readied another sting attack if another approaches.(23, 1+poison)
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Stefan waits eyeing the frozen enemies to see what they will do.

"Well... that's unsettling" commented Raknesh as the consequences of Fin's order took place.

"Rocky, go and find Stefan. Tell him we need his healing powers. And see if there is some warriors left around. Or people in need of help."

He himself moved toward Prizzard.
"Any of you two know some healing?" he asked to the pair they were trying to save.

17:25, Today: Raknesh Kaltash rolled 23 using 1d20+17. rocky spot.

17:25, Today: Raknesh Kaltash rolled 21 using 1d20+17. raknesh spot.

A chill tingled down Tanzy's spine as the worriers obeyed Finn's order. Whatever was inside the little man was more powerful then she'd imagined.

Turning to their fallen companion she approached cautiously so as not to disturb the dragon guarding him. "I have a couple healing potions," Tanzy offered. "They might help a little but he'll definitely need the professional attention of a healer..." she looked at the newcomers hopefully. If Prizzards little dragon allows it she will give him the potion.
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The tiny dragon nods, but keeps its eyes on the surrounding enemies still

ooc: Hee hee! The dragon is so cute! I want one :)

The warriors take their blades up and immediately plunge their blades into their hearts in unison, hundreds of pale soldiers falling to the ground in pools of blood. It is horrific and yet necessary.

Stefan, Rocky finds you and informs you from Raknesh that they are in need of your healing, you can see from where you are they are not far and Prizzard's dark form is lying motionless.

Tanzy's potion at first does nothing but Halek grips the man's legs and closes his eyes in concentration. I will try to amplify it he mutters. A moment later his eyes flutter open but he is still limp and unmoving.

Prizzard, you waken to find your psuedodragon and your companions gathered round. You feel so incredibly weak that you cannot move a single muscle, not even your fingers or toes. The most you can do is slowly turn your head, even breathing is difficult. You feel your magic drained from you completely. You are about as helpless as they come but at least you are alive. Don't get too excited yet Halek warns. You may die yet, though I hope to avoid that.

Suddenly he is interrupted by the sight of a female figure stumbling towards you from the piles of bodies. Everyone sees this though some see it sooner. As she approaches most of you recognize Ezran to your shock! For Fin and Bryon she is a dark skinned beautiful woman. Fin, you remember her from the previous town, the woman who was possessed. Jett especially gasps for those who know them knew he was her lover. J-Jett, I'm s-sorry... she pants. Then you realize why she is stumbling. A black dagger sticks out of her chest up to the hilt. Jett rushes to her, yelling in panic but it is too late. She collapses before he can get to her and falls dead to the ground. Her blade and wounds perfectly match the pale warriors and Fin, you realize to your horror that she too has killed herself at your orders. This poor innocent woman who had been taken captive by the enemy.

Bryon was at the end of her patience when the pretty girl collapsed in death. "Alright I have had just about enough of this. Someone had better tell me what is going on here and quickly."

The sight of the girl was too much. Fin collapsed to the ground sobbing into his hands. "Halek... please ... fix me." he tries to catch his breath between sobs as he pleads. "Nobody should have this find of power."

The dragon looks at the rock as it approaches then whizzes away before turning to Raina.  "They need me, Do I need to return after I use up what healing magic I have left?"  He will pause long enough to hear her reply and nodded as he once more takes to the sky, flying quickly to the group and backwinging before settling beside them. "What happened, who is..." He begins before seeing Prizzard on the ground, which causes his slitted eyes to narrow.  "What did he do to end up this way."

The tiny dragon addresses everyone through telepathy, first looking to Stefan, then the newcomers, and finally addressing everyone else on his masters condition. "On his part, magic-induced hubris. As for the rest of this.. likely more hubris either way you look at it. We ate on the bad side of a necromancer who calls herself a goddess and at even be one. And after that we defiled one of her temples, many followers, and angered a few of her associates.. As for his condition: movement seems out of the question, even breathing is difficult, and he cannot feel any magic in his body. Healing magic may be useless without Haleks assistance. In fact.." It quickly crawls into his robe and soon drags out a small rod. "This should help his body recover slightly faster." It is a Rod of Bodily Restoration.

"Damned... Ezran..." whispered Rakesh as they recognized her.

"How did she get here so fast?... "
Hitting dirt with his foot he swore and cursed.
"I should have tried to save her at the house..."

"We can store the body for resurrection in masters bag, but I feel that even death would not release the grip our enemy has on her."

Bryon is now confused further, "A necromancer? A goddess? A temple?" She quirked her brow as Althol, "I believe these folks are just mad enough to befriend us." Turning back, "Alison and Althol Romtree. Husband and wife. Pleased to meet all of you."

Stefan: Raina gives you the go ahead and says she'll meet you soon.

Everyone: Halek gives the poor halfling a hug and looks very sad yet very determined. I will fix you Fin. Soon. I'm so sorry you had to do that but it was the only way. The entire city would have been wiped out and they wouldn't stop there. You saved us all and as tragic as Ezran's loss is, you had no way of knowing she was here.

The boy then turns to Raknesh. Don't blame yourself Raknesh. Going into that house could have been suicide. It is not your fault either. During this Jett still grips her limp body, crying softly over her form. At mention of resurrection Halek shakes his head. We could try I suppose but I doubt it will do any good. Her body has been tainted for so long with darkness that there's no telling what we would bring back. It would be risky and if we did bring back the evil it would be very powerful. It could be suicide to even try. By now Raina and Loden have arrived upon the scene and Raina puts a sympathetic hand on Jett's shoulder. They arrive just in time for Bryon's introduction and the beautiful blonde woman nods in greeting. Raina, pleased to meet you as well. You are impressive to survive the battle as you did. I hate to do this but we could use your help. As you can see we are embroiled in a bitter battle and our failure will mean the world's end. I don't feel too guilty pressing you into helping under the circumstances. We are caught in a battle between two ancient goddesses. There was a dark goddess named Shaelis and a light goddess named Mirian, sisters. They each had followers in ancient times until the other gods were born and they eventually fell into obscurity. Without worship, they sank into a slumber until they would one day be reawakened to remind the world of their power and glory, one of good and one of evil. Well Shae has already awakened due to an act of ignorance... Halek stands then and glances at Raina. It was me. I woke her on accident by my presence. You see I am her son. he sighs tiredly. This will come as a surprise to some of his own party as well. Our quest is to waken Mirian so that she may battle her counterpart. This requires we visit several temples to obtain the means to awaken her.

"Only a true resurrection would reduce the risk enough."
"Master knows of Haleks blood and trusts him yet. Simply being descended of evil does not make one evil."

Raknesh took the rod but looked at it with a somewhat perplexed face.

"I'm not good with magic tools..." he began "Someone else should use it"

He then listened to Halek's tale and, indeed, felt a bit suprised.
Not only because of Hale's lineage, but also because he thought it was their intervention at the buried place that had caused to Goddess to stir.

"Don't worry, you are not the only one to blame. And we will do all we can to return things to normal."

He nodded to the couple "You are welcome to join us, but what happens next is a best dangerous, probably worse."

Bryon looked at Althol and carried on a silent conversation. They knew each other so well they could speak with their eyes. She laughed, "You're all so serious. I think we will join you if for no other reason than to lend some levity to your otherwise mundane quest." She nudged Althol, "Don't be such a stick in the mud, my darling, lend your voice."

Raina takes the rod and uses it on Prizzard. Unfortunately you still can't move but you can at least talk a bit. You really did yourself in this time and Raina says as much in a chiding voice.

Halek looks at Raknesh with a sense of relief. Perhaps he feared judgment about his true identity.

In response to his wife's request Althol grins. Of course my dear he laughs. But then you always had voice enough for the both of us when you wanted he gives a teasing grin. I will do all I can to help in all seriousness though. If those things are to be unleashed on the world how could we stand by and do nothing? Raina looks pleased at this and soon introductions are made. The town itself is half in ruins. It looks like after all the chaos it will not be the ideal place to stay. Loden (a dangerous looking dark haired man) informs you all that there looks to be a small village a few hours off. Halek proposes you head there and await Prizzard's recovery before heading to the next temple. We might as well try to cleanse Fin while we're at it. If he hadn't been able to shake off his possessor things would have gone very differently. We can't afford to wait any longer, no matter how dangerous it is. I am sorry Fin. he looks sad. At this Jett picks up Ezran's bloody corpse, his face haunted and grieved. I'm taking her with us. We need to bury her, and not in this hellish place.

ooc: I'm going to start another chapter soon so finish up here, take your time if you like. Let me know the plans for the next week while they get things in order for Fin's cleansing and Prizzard heals.

"Spend a week or two with us and you'll see why we are so serious," Tanzy replied to the new woman tilting her head towards Jett and his fallen love as well as the other casualties in the village. "Your company is most welcome," she added with a friendly smile "but in fair warning events like these are very common when you travel with this group." She wished someone had warned her when she'd first met them in a similar battle.

The information about Halek's background was a surprise but at the same time made sense. Tanzy had no less faith in him then she'd had before they knew who his mother was.

Loden's suggestion of recovering in the next village was a welcome idea. "I can go find us a wagon" she suggested looking doubtfully at Prizzard who had yet to speak or move. "I don't think riding on a horse is an option..."

Bryon shrugged, "What's life without a little excitement every now and again?" Which is her way of saying she is not dissuaded.

Prizzards eyes are mostly open and his head is moving slowly as he looks around and listens, but let's his familiar do the "talking". He obviously has no plans for the time ahead aside from recovery, possibly practicing control with Halek if time allows.