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Chapter 6: The Second Temple.

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Artemis
GM, 508 posts
Wed 3 Jun 2015
at 15:31
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Chapter 6: The Second Temple

The next week is spent recuperating at the quiet village nearby. It is a restful week but tense as Fin is having difficulty keeping his control. Halek has taken to tying him up at night and there are many times where he has to shake him and force him to focus rather than be overtaken. With Prizzard still recovering there is no choice but to wait to exorcise the poor halfling. Raina is very supportive during this time, encouraging Fin and trying to ease his guilt, which is not easy considering the haunted look Jett still wears and the fact that he avoids the thief like the plague.

Meanwhile Althol and Bryon get to know everyone better. Raina, it appears, is the daughter of death himself of all things! The beautiful blond woman doesn't dwell much on the details but you gather she gave up her immortality to save your new companions. Loden is quiet and dangerous but friendly enough. As for your attempts at creating items to slow the poisons, you do have a measure of success and between that and Raina's healing you are all able to shake off any affects the pale skinned warriors had on you though she warns there are worse soldiers whose taints you will not be able to heal so easily. Particularly at the next temple.

Prizzard heals slowly and during the entire week is unable to even touch magic, barely able to even sit up. At last though he can move around on his own and Halek determines in spite of his weakness and near death, you can no longer wait to cleanse Fin. I need you to use your power again though I will guide you this time. Still, if you aren't careful you could burn yourself out entirely. I hate to ask this but if we don't act soon there won't be anything left of Fin and the darkness he brings into this world will be far worse than anything you've faced. he warns. He turns to the others. I will need to use everyone's energy actually, not just Prizzard's. There are certain risks unfortunately. I would not ask if I had any other choice. You see he is a conduit for the consort of the dark Goddess. My father. He is trying to claw his way back into this world. That's why the soldiers obeyed Fin, they thought it was my father who commanded them. If he gets out, Shae has as good as won. he finishes darkly.

ooc: Bryon, I will go over the stats of your creations in the near future
Prizzard
player, 385 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Thu 4 Jun 2015
at 20:00
  • msg #2

Re: Chapter 6: The Second Temple

"You don't have to ask me twice." He's choosing to be up and moving around about as much as he can, and the tiny dragon still hunts food every night for the group.
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 303 posts
hp:134/156
Thu 4 Jun 2015
at 20:20
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Re: Chapter 6: The Second Temple

"I have already entrusted my life to you and the others a few times" said Raknesh.
"Let's begin. We have already stayed here too long..."
Stefan Aruello
player, 178 posts
Sun 7 Jun 2015
at 12:23
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Re: Chapter 6: The Second Temple

Stefan nods immediately to her request.  "I have no interest in meeting your father again, here or anywhere else.  My energy is yours."
Artemis
GM, 510 posts
Mon 8 Jun 2015
at 13:08
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Re: Chapter 6: The Second Temple

It is determined that you are best off outside the village where Fin's antics won't attract attention. Prizzard is still incredibly weak but Halek says all he needs you to do when the time comes is to open yourself to your energy and he will guide the rest. Raina mutters some words over the cords she binds Fin with and soon you are all gathered around the poor prostrate halfling who looks rather nervous and rightfully so. Well, I suppose we'd best get this over with Halek sighs. He joins hands with Prizzard and Raknesh and instructs everyone else to do the same, linking into a circle around the thief. I'm afraid this may hurt... he informs you all apologetically.

ooc: Roll constitution checks please. Also, Prizzard you are up and moving but you are still at half hitpoints and should you try to use your magic it will have a possibility of failing. You can access your special gift though, however note that trying to direct it in anyway will have great risks too.
Prizzard
player, 386 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Mon 8 Jun 2015
at 19:58
  • msg #6

Re: Chapter 6: The Second Temple

CON check: 21
Finbarri Tenderfoot
player, 103 posts
Collector of
Misplaced Fortunes
Mon 8 Jun 2015
at 20:20
  • msg #7

Re: Chapter 6: The Second Temple

16:19, Today: Finbarri Tenderfoot rolled 3 using 1d20. con check.
Stefan Aruello
player, 179 posts
Mon 8 Jun 2015
at 20:46
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Re: Chapter 6: The Second Temple

12
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 304 posts
hp:134/156
Tue 9 Jun 2015
at 05:06
  • msg #9

Re: Chapter 6: The Second Temple

CON  8

the dice roller is not with us (except for the half dead one ^^

Tanzy
player, 159 posts
Tue 9 Jun 2015
at 06:58
  • msg #10

Re: Chapter 6: The Second Temple

"No pain no gain," Tanzy muttered at Halek's warning. She stepped into the circle and prepared herself for what was to come.

constitution: 20
Bryon
player, 23 posts
Warlock
Tue 9 Jun 2015
at 13:33
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Re: Chapter 6: The Second Temple

Bryon and Althol hard at work and talking over how to accomplish this. "Well if we cannot stop the effects after, perhaps we can shield them up front? Like using an 'against evil' spell?"
Prizzard
player, 387 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Tue 9 Jun 2015
at 17:23
  • msg #12

Re: Chapter 6: The Second Temple

In reply to Bryon (msg # 11):

"It seems to be a negative energy effect, possibly necromancy."
Artemis
GM, 512 posts
Fri 12 Jun 2015
at 14:21
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Re: Chapter 6: The Second Temple



ooc: Everyone but Tanzy and Prizzard take 20 hit points of damage from the ceremony. You should all be back to your full HP at this point so it shouldn't be too bad, save for Prizzard of course who hasn't recovered fully but thankfully rolled well ;P

As you gather hands around Fin, the poor thing begins to moan and writhe as the thing inside him seems to be aware of what's about to happen. It's all too familiar for most of you, especially Stephan who has undergone his own exorcism. Raina gives the druid a sympathetic look as though she knows what must be going through his mind. Fortunately Fin is well bound for as Halek starts to close his eyes and concentrate he starts thrashing wildly. You all feel your energy start to drain away from you and it is most disconcerting but Halek urges you to stay calm. By now Fin is screaming and his eyes are bulging. Another voice comes from his lips. Fools! You think you can expel me!? I will kill this vessel before I allow it! You suddenly hear bones start to crack in the poor halfling's body and his limbs are at unnatural angles in spite of the ropes. His arms and legs are being broken before your eyes! Yes, this is familiar territory indeed for Stephan, remembering the pain that you went through with your own exorcism. Shut up father Halek ignores what's happened, his small face determined. Fin laughs. Oh you think you will best me on your own do you my miserable whelp of a son? I should have killed you when you were born. I knew looking at you that you were flawed. Had your mother not stayed my hand I would have finished you long ago. Fortunately there is still time to rectify her mistake... To your horror Fin stands on his broken limbs which crack and snap as they hold his weight. Then the ropes break apart! Suddenly he stretches and lengthens until it is no longer Fin you see but a devastatingly handsome man in his thirties with dark hair and blue eyes. He laughs triumphantly and Halek pales and gives a scream of panic, releasing the circle and stepping back. The man lunges at the boy...
Prizzard
player, 388 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Sat 13 Jun 2015
at 01:09
  • msg #14

Re: Chapter 6: The Second Temple

Concentration 34
Initiative 14

Upon the circle breaking, Prizzard attempts to gather the remaining energy.
His familiar will speed off to retrieve his weapon (whether its here or in town is DM discretion, but as he's still recovering and weak, he's not wearing armor or weapons most of the time.)

If gathering the energy takes little enough time, he will try using it to reinforce his body by channeling it into the bear-blood serum he's been working on, drinking one of the vials.
This message was last edited by the player at 01:10, Sat 13 June 2015.
Tanzy
player, 160 posts
Sat 13 Jun 2015
at 07:25
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Re: Chapter 6: The Second Temple

Seeing that Fin was no more Tanzy whipped one of her rapiers out. Clearly this new man wanted to harm Halek so taking advantage of the fact that his attention was on the boy she attacked from behind. She could only hope that this wouldn't harm their lost companion if Fin was even still alive.

Initiative: 22 (19+4)
Sneak Attack 1:24 (5+19)
Sneak Attack 2:35(20+15) confirm critical:16 (1+15)
Sneak Attack 3:26 (17+9)
Damage 1:21 Damage 2:15 Damage 3:13

Raknesh Kaltash
player, 305 posts
hp:134/156
Sat 13 Jun 2015
at 15:23
  • msg #16

Re: Chapter 6: The Second Temple

17:12, Today: Raknesh Kaltash rolled 9 using 1d20+3. init.

A bit surprised by the next bit of information, Raknesh is a bit slow to react.
If it is still posible, he will put himself between the man and Halek before trying a gambit: with some luck his purifying strike might weaken the link of possession enough for them to continue with the ritual...
(0) moving in front of Halek
1: free action to materialize mind blade (1PP)
2: free action to make mind blade 'good' aligned.
3: purifying strike: touch attack then dispell check (3PP)
Stefan Aruello
player, 180 posts
Sun 14 Jun 2015
at 13:23
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Re: Chapter 6: The Second Temple

Stefan's face is set in grim lines during the exorcism, his face masking anything that he may feel.  He visibly starts in confusioin when the voice calls Raina 'son' but as Fin Shifts and reforms in the cast of a man all to familiar to him, Stefan immediately begins to shift his own shape as he too moved to interpose himself between Halek and the thing possessing Fin.

Initiative of 15, shapeshifting to a red dragon.
Artemis
GM, 514 posts
Wed 17 Jun 2015
at 18:04
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Re: Chapter 6: The Second Temple

Tanzy is the first to react, her attack very affective though he twists before you can stab him between the shoulder blades. He is still very much in the game but blood starts to run down his body. Raina frowns worriedly. She's got the right idea but be careful everyone...

Everything happens at once. Prizzard is managing to manipulate his abilities and take his vial even as his familiar races off. Fortunately your weapon is not far so it won't take long to retrieve it.

Meanwhile Stefan lunges to get between the father and son but not before the man smites the boy so hard he goes flying back into the wall, bouncing off. The poor child is terrified and looks like all he wants to do is run. Still, there is an exorcism to finish. Seeing all the interfering the strange man gives an amused laugh. I was going to kill him first but if you're all so eager... His eyes disturbingly begin to roll back into his head...Raknesh by now has materialized his mind blade and attempts to purify the foe but unfortunately he is able to withstand the attack. Still, he does roar in pain and you can see him physically struggle with his control though a second later he is as triumphant looking as ever. He looks ready to round on Raknesh, seeing him as the biggest threat at the moment...

Jett and Loden decide to block the doors in case he tries to escape. The last thing you need is this monster let loose on the world.

Fin, you feel you are helpless in all this. You can see everything that is happening, feel all the awful shattering of your bones and feel what you've done to Halek but you can do nothing for the moment. As you are ready to give up Raina's voice enters your head! I will try to help you Fin. Concentrate! ooc: another will save please. Also note you are aware of everything going on around you.
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 306 posts
hp:134/156
Wed 17 Jun 2015
at 18:25
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Re: Chapter 6: The Second Temple

Allowing himself a tiny smile as he had managed to draw attention away from Halek, Raknesh once again gathered his psychic energy inside his blade.

The operation is strenuous and he probably won't be able to try again more than 2 or 3 times before being drained.

Still, it apparently had some effect. Defiantly, the blade's light increased as he launched another attack.
Finbarri Tenderfoot
player, 104 posts
Collector of
Misplaced Fortunes
Wed 17 Jun 2015
at 18:34
  • msg #20

Re: Chapter 6: The Second Temple

OOC: Fin's just hanging tight as he continues to fail his will saves...
Prizzard
player, 389 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Fri 19 Jun 2015
at 07:59
  • msg #21

Re: Chapter 6: The Second Temple

He slowly traces out the expected movements for the spell, carefully pronouncing the arcane syllables to bring this new spell to life.

Casting Divinity-Imbued Bite of the Werebear as a full-round action.
Stefan Aruello
player, 181 posts
Tue 23 Jun 2015
at 12:44
  • msg #22

Re: Chapter 6: The Second Temple

Stefan flaps his wings twice as he gains 4 feet of space between the ground and himself, regret in his face as he clears a line between the thing in Fin's body and himself, and a jet of fire shoots forth.

I have the strangest feeling I may be healing this damage back off later, but firey breeath for now.  19 damage, DC 15 for 9 damage
Artemis
GM, 516 posts
Wed 24 Jun 2015
at 13:55
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Re: Chapter 6: The Second Temple

The man who has overtaken Fin leaps back from the flame, only taking partial damage. He is fast. Meanwhile Raknesh's attack seems to have great affect, his form flickering for an instant back into the halfling though it is so quick you almost wonder if you imagined it. Snarling in rage he lunges forward and grips Raknesh's hand, squeezing it alarmingly hard for an instant before letting go. It seems an odd move at first but a moment later you realize he has done something to you. You try desperately to shake off the affects...ooc: Fort save please Raknesh.

Meanwhile Fin, in spite of Raina's aid the man possessing you is too strong. Raina swears at your piddly attempt. Are you even trying? she telepathically communicates, sounding frustrated. Come on man! Get up some courage for me! ooc: Try again you poor thing. I've never seen such bad luck! lol.
Finbarri Tenderfoot
player, 105 posts
Collector of
Misplaced Fortunes
Wed 24 Jun 2015
at 14:30
  • msg #24

Re: Chapter 6: The Second Temple

Hearing Raina's chiding, the halfling makes another attempt to muster his courage to fight for control
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