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Chapter 5:  Death and Other Things.

Posted by ArtemisFor group 0
Finbarri Tenderfoot
player, 90 posts
Collector of
Misplaced Fortunes
Sun 22 Feb 2015
at 20:38
  • msg #100

Re: Chapter 5:  Death and Other Things

"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."
Artemis
GM, 477 posts
Mon 23 Feb 2015
at 19:37
  • msg #101

Re: Chapter 5:  Death and Other Things

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
player, 365 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Tue 24 Feb 2015
at 00:39
  • msg #102

Re: Chapter 5:  Death and Other Things

Prizzard hangs behind, out of sight yet still close enough to listen.
rolled 14 using 1d20+3. Listen
Artemis
GM, 479 posts
Thu 26 Feb 2015
at 14:50
  • msg #103

Re: Chapter 5:  Death and Other Things

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...
Artemis
GM, 480 posts
Tue 3 Mar 2015
at 21:02
  • msg #104

Re: Chapter 5:  Death and Other Things

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
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 293 posts
hp:115/156
Sat 7 Mar 2015
at 12:38
  • msg #105

Re: Chapter 5:  Death and Other Things

"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.
Finbarri Tenderfoot
player, 91 posts
Collector of
Misplaced Fortunes
Sat 7 Mar 2015
at 16:36
  • msg #106

Re: Chapter 5:  Death and Other Things

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 Aruello
player, 166 posts
Sun 8 Mar 2015
at 13:44
  • msg #107

Re: Chapter 5:  Death and Other Things

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,
Prizzard
player, 367 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Sun 8 Mar 2015
at 22:53
  • msg #108

Re: Chapter 5:  Death and Other Things

"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.

Artemis
GM, 481 posts
Tue 10 Mar 2015
at 15:40
  • msg #109

Re: Chapter 5:  Death and Other Things

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.
Bryon
player, 10 posts
Warlock
Tue 10 Mar 2015
at 15:46
  • msg #110

Re: Chapter 5:  Death and Other Things

PM
Tanzy
player, 151 posts
Mon 23 Mar 2015
at 04:34
  • msg #111

Re: Chapter 5:  Death and Other Things

"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

Finbarri Tenderfoot
player, 92 posts
Collector of
Misplaced Fortunes
Mon 23 Mar 2015
at 15:57
  • msg #112

Re: Chapter 5:  Death and Other Things

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 Aruello
player, 168 posts
Mon 23 Mar 2015
at 22:13
  • msg #113

Re: Chapter 5:  Death and Other Things

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.
Artemis
GM, 486 posts
Tue 24 Mar 2015
at 16:12
  • msg #114

Re: Chapter 5:  Death and Other Things

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!
This message was last edited by the GM at 16:13, Tue 24 Mar 2015.
Stefan Aruello
player, 169 posts
Tue 24 Mar 2015
at 16:19
  • msg #115

Re: Chapter 5:  Death and Other Things

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
player, 11 posts
Warlock
Tue 24 Mar 2015
at 17:13
  • msg #116

Re: Chapter 5:  Death and Other Things

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.

Raknesh Kaltash
player, 294 posts
hp:115/156
Fri 27 Mar 2015
at 17:12
  • msg #117

Re: Chapter 5:  Death and Other Things

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 )

Finbarri Tenderfoot
player, 93 posts
Collector of
Misplaced Fortunes
Sat 28 Mar 2015
at 11:27
  • msg #118

Re: Chapter 5:  Death and Other Things



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.
Prizzard
player, 368 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Tue 31 Mar 2015
at 08:53
  • msg #119

Re: Chapter 5:  Death and Other Things

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.
Artemis
GM, 487 posts
Tue 31 Mar 2015
at 17:26
  • msg #120

Re: Chapter 5:  Death and Other Things

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...
Bryon
player, 12 posts
Warlock
Tue 31 Mar 2015
at 17:39
  • msg #121

Re: Chapter 5:  Death and Other Things

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."
This message was lightly edited by the player at 12:51, Wed 01 Apr 2015.
Stefan Aruello
player, 170 posts
Tue 31 Mar 2015
at 19:51
  • msg #122

Re: Chapter 5:  Death and Other Things

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
player, 152 posts
Wed 1 Apr 2015
at 04:35
  • msg #123

Re: Chapter 5:  Death and Other Things

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
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 295 posts
hp:115/156
Thu 2 Apr 2015
at 17:45
  • msg #124

Re: Chapter 5:  Death and Other Things

l
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)

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