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.