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Chapter 7: Miles before peace.

Posted by ArtemisFor group 0
Artemis
GM, 768 posts
Thu 7 Dec 2017
at 14:39
  • msg #1

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

ooc: Go ahead and finish up any thoughts on chapter 6 and then come here when ready.

It's been two weeks since Stefan died, and the party is even more silent than usual. By now spring is melting into summer and the longer days make for more travel and shorter nights. You are covering ground well, which is good considering it will take a month or so to get to the third temple.

During this time Halek says very little. His wide eyes are sad and he mostly picks at his food rather than eating. Raina also looks particularly affected for she knew the druid well, and it's not uncommon for her to brush at her tears when she thinks no one is looking.

Currently, darkness has finally fallen and you have pitched camp to rest while you can. Tanzy feels...restless.

ooc: Ok, who keeps watch by the way? And also please everyone roll a spot/listen check. Feel free to sum up what your character has been up to during these 2 weeks too. Thanks!
Bryon
player, 167 posts
Warlock
HP62/62 AC17
Thu 7 Dec 2017
at 14:46
  • msg #2

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Mostly over the last weeks Bryon has been aiding Althol in replenishing his stocks. It is slow work, gathering appropriate ingredients and helping him with her magic. Of course being married they sleep together, but are polite enough to go beyond earshot to make love. They generally take second watch together and go off by themselves during first, as they are now.

08:45, Today: Bryon rolled 12 using 1d20-2.  spot.
08:45, Today: Bryon rolled 12 using 1d20-2.  listen.


Despite her vocal enthusiasm she still has wherewithal to keep one eye open and one ear on her surroundings.
Prizzard
player, 601 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Thu 7 Dec 2017
at 23:07
  • msg #3

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Prizzard still sleeps during the camp breakdown hours, only needing 2 hours per night. Easily the least attentive guard though, so extra eyes are never turned away. He seems to have already mostly recovered from their loss. He's been putting a lot more time and energy into practicing with Halek and is more available to spar than ever, his own morale support in a way.

rolled 5,14 using d20+3,d20+3.  Spot, Listen

This message was last edited by the player at 05:53, Fri 08 Dec 2017.
Tanzy
player, 276 posts
Fri 8 Dec 2017
at 00:28
  • msg #4

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Tanzy uses their down time to replenish her supplies, stocking up on more healing potions and a few other things. Their last confrontation left her feeling pretty useless, between that and the loss of Stefan her normally cheerful disposition has disappeared. When passing through villages it’s not uncommon for her to slip away returning later with a mischievous grin and some newfound treasure. Usually a night owl Tanzy offers to help with first watch since she’d have a hard time sleeping anyway.

Ooc: spot 21
Listen 21
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 472 posts
hp:139/156
Sat 9 Dec 2017
at 11:00
  • msg #5

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Raknesh spent some time to teach Halek some of the exercises he had learned to meditate and settle his mind, hoping it would help him to cope.

At the evenings, the pair also practiced something very akin to Tai-chi.

Raknesh's nights were strangely calm despite all the horrors they had witnessed, thanks to both his nature and his trainings.  Seeing others shift and mumble in their sleep, sometimes even screaming, his inability to dream and thus endure nightmares, was a benediction.

He offered to take two shifts of watch.

Rocky will keep company to everyone taking watch as he doesn't need to sleep.

He also will flying around at different times to check the surroundings.
Artemis
GM, 769 posts
Tue 12 Dec 2017
at 14:05
  • msg #6

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

It is determined that Tanzy will take first watch, with Rocky as extra eyes. Tanzy, you've been feeling odd the last few nights and tonight seems to have culminated in a splitting headache. Still, you want to be useful, and, not the type to complain about it, you bear up and ignore it, mind lost in other things.

About an hour passes uneventfully. Those in the tent are either asleep or meditating in the case of Raknesh, while Bryon and her husband are off in the woods.

When Tanzy suddenly stands and wordlessly walks into the forest, no one notices except for Rocky and soon after Raknesh, who hears her light footsteps and is filled in by Rocky. She is moving fast, but not running and should anyone call out to her she says nothing at all and does not stop.
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 474 posts
hp:139/156
Tue 19 Dec 2017
at 14:15
  • msg #7

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

OOC so sorry, missed the post.

'Rocky, you wait here and wake them all up should I call'
Sent Raknesh as he started to follow Tanzy.

Going on alone might not be the best idea, but he wanted to sneak up on her to see where she was going, and he doubted a group would be stealthy.
Bryon
player, 168 posts
Warlock
HP62/62 AC17
Tue 19 Dec 2017
at 18:09
  • msg #8

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Assuming that Bryon and Althol are a good distance off as she makes a LOT of noise. ;-)
Artemis
GM, 771 posts
Thu 21 Dec 2017
at 14:24
  • msg #9

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

ooc: Hahahaha! Yikes Bryon!! ;P

As Raknesh follows Tanzy, it becomes clear that as trance-like as she is, she knows where she's going. She walks towards a large pond that you had passed by earlier when Raina complained of too many mosquitoes. It's deep enough that a person could drown there easily, even boat around a smidge but it is no lake by any means. Tanzy walks into the water to your surprise, without hesitation, clothes and all. She submerges completely and is under just long enough for you to begin to panic. Just as you're about to go in after her, she rises, the full moon reflecting off her as she surfaces. To your shock she has transformed! Her skin has gone white as milk, her fingernails are now black claws, her sharp teeth glint hungrily under black lips and her legs...They've split into cobalt blue tentacles that slither and roil around her as though searching for prey. She's both beautiful and horrifying. A siren if ever you saw one.
This message was last edited by the GM at 16:32, Thu 21 Dec 2017.
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 475 posts
hp:139/156
Fri 22 Dec 2017
at 16:38
  • msg #10

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

'Oh boy... that's unfortunate...'

'Rocky, could you please wake Prizzard? I think I might need someone knowledgeable in the arcana.' he sent to his watchdog Crystal.

"And that might be a good time to ask him about his current interest"
he added for himself

While he waits for the reinforcement, he walks toward Tanzy, hand held in a peace sign.


"Tanzy?  Is that still you?"
Artemis
GM, 773 posts
Fri 29 Dec 2017
at 14:25
  • msg #11

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Rocky finds Prizzard easily enough, and fortunately already awake. The crystal bids the one armed man to hurry, directing him back to the pond with haste as he fills him in.

ooc: I'd say it will take you four-five rounds to get there if you run. It's not that far. Also does anyone try to find Bryon? Heh-heh, you might see more than you want so it would be a good task for Rocky since I don't know if Crystals can be traumatized...

Raknesh: In response Tanzy looks up at you, eyes glinting a deep blue in the moonlight. A sharp toothed smile spreads across her face. This is definitely not Tanzy anymore. She moves quickly, tentacles thrusting her towards you with alarming speed. From what you recall of sirens they have a certain penchant for blood and she seems to very much want yours...

ooc: Feel free to roll an attack if you wish. You'll have the higher initiative simply because she's still coming out of the water and has a few things to hinder her at the moment.
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 477 posts
hp:139/156
Fri 29 Dec 2017
at 17:20
  • msg #12

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

'Bad idea' he told himself as Syren-Tanzy charged toward him.

He summoned his blade and infused it with his own mental energy.

He really didn't want to hurt Tanzy and he hoped his power would be enough to give her her mind back... Either that or he was going to feel some pain.

action: using purifying strike on her as she get close enough (melee range)
Prizzard
player, 606 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Sat 30 Dec 2017
at 06:42
  • msg #13

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Upon being reminded of the lycanthropy, Prizzard cursed quietly and put on full speed (70').
Artemis
GM, 775 posts
Tue 2 Jan 2018
at 14:34
  • msg #14

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Unfortunately the curse is too strong and though you do make contact and she seems startled by your attempt, she quickly regains her composure, looking furious. Her tentacles reach out to try to entangle you, her fanged mouth gnashing hungrily...

ooc: Ok, she's got some crazy good grappling stats so she's going to try to hold you. Go ahead and make a few opposed grapple checks for time's sake and also let me know what you'll do if you're able to free yourself from it, with any appropriate rolls as necessary. Basically you'll be doing 3 rounds or so of rolling and she's going to try to grapple the crap out of you if she can.

Meanwhile, I'm thinking Rocky will go find Bryon since he's done with Prizzard. Unless you're vehemently against this, I'll move with that as planned so that she can join you guys soon. Prizzard, you'll make it there after Raknesh makes all his rolls so soon you'll be able to post. Hopefully this all makes sense since as usual, I'm in a hurry! Thanks! :)
Artemis
GM, 779 posts
Thu 11 Jan 2018
at 15:55
  • msg #15

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

ooc: Ok, since it's been a while I'll just post and people can come in as they're able. I'm going to roll for Raknesh. Ha! Natural 20! You're lucky!

Raknesh is barely able to escape her grasp and as you manage to slip out of her tentacles you're still not sure how you did it. She's aggressive though, continually trying to close the gap and pull you in. To her you seem to be dinner. You decide that perhaps keeping your distance is better, hoping that the others return soon and can at the very least, help you detain her. In the meantime you keep her distracted, dodging as best you can.

ooc: Ok, by now Prizzard is there and Bryon has been informed by a very hesitant Rocky, of the situation. Construct that he is it's clear he's not so much embarrassed as unsure what the protocol is to interrupt you and your husband. He tells you that Tanzy has transformed into a siren and that she's out of control...

It will take you about five rounds to get there unless you use another method of arrival.
Bryon
player, 170 posts
Warlock
HP62/62 AC17
Thu 11 Jan 2018
at 15:57
  • msg #16

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Have Bryon and Althol been found?
Prizzard
player, 609 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Sat 13 Jan 2018
at 22:37
  • msg #17

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Prizzard seems to have no hesitation as he stops at the tree edge and flings a spell at the transformed Tanzy.
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 478 posts
hp:139/156
Sun 14 Jan 2018
at 14:22
  • msg #18

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

"Nice to see you" said Raknesh a he did his best to avoid being grappled again.
"As you have noticed, we have a troublesome little souvenir from our encounter with the syrens and I'm powerless to help her."
Artemis
GM, 780 posts
Wed 17 Jan 2018
at 16:56
  • msg #19

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found



Unfortunately Prizzard's spell is shaken off and the furious looking Tanzy, seeing she's outnumbered, throws her head back and screams, a terrible screech that pierces your ears and threatens to burst your ear drums.

ooc: She rolled a really good save, sorry Prizzard, cuz that was a really good idea!

You both take 32 damage and please roll a fort save DC 18 or become dazed for a round...

Bryon, you can definitely hear the shriek in the distance.
Bryon
player, 171 posts
Warlock
HP62/62 AC17
Wed 17 Jan 2018
at 17:03
  • msg #20

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Being found she was a bit of an exhibitionist. She let whomever found them have a bit of a show, until the scream. She made herself presentable quickly and once Althol was also presentable and whomever found them was ready, she used Flees the scene to get them close enough to the action that there could be actions taken.

Flees the Scene she has to wait a full round before she can act again.
Prizzard
player, 610 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Thu 18 Jan 2018
at 14:14
  • msg #21

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

"How did I forget!" Sonnenixxus dives in to attack but scrambles away before getting close enough to take a stab at Siren Tanzy and an urgent message enters the minds of Raknesh and Byron: "Clear the area!!" Prizzard burns 3 charges from his belt for a burst of activity, retrieving a small pouch and whipping it open midair with his one hand, then casting a spell among the cloud of black powder stretching from himself toward Tanzy. Even he looks a little scared of what he's doing.

Swift:      Belt of Battle for 3 charges
Move:       Retrieve powder bag
Full Round: Whip it open toward Tanzy, sure to grab some for himself
Standard:   Cast Wrack (Fort DC20)

HP: 101/133
SP:  13/129
AC: 12/19/15

BoB: 9/12

rolled 30 using 1d20+12.  Fort DC18.

Raknesh Kaltash
player, 481 posts
hp:139/156
Mon 22 Jan 2018
at 16:25
  • msg #22

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

17:21, Today: Raknesh Kaltash rolled 21 using 1d20+6.  fortitude save.
His head still ringing from the scream, Raknesh decided to stop being to gentle.

"I'm sorry Tanzy, this might hurt a bit..."

And he launched a volley of arrows, trying not to aim at vital points.

ATT   DMG  FIRE  HOLY
22      14   1     6
26      17   3     6
24      16   6     3
23      16   3    10

Artemis
GM, 781 posts
Wed 24 Jan 2018
at 14:31
  • msg #23

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

ooc: Be sure to read the whole post everyone, even though it says "prizzard"

Raknesh's arrows hit Tanzy and she looks furious, moving to attack but then suddenly Prizzard's unexpected plan takes form. As he throws the contents of the mysterious bag towards Tanzy, the spell takes life and the powder seems to move in slow motion, filling the space between Prizzard and the siren. Then, as if gaining a life of its own, the powder rushes toward the woman, covering her completely and crackling like black lightning.

Prizzard: During this your hand is engulfed in pain and it moves into your body and every vein within. It's the same immense feeling of power using your gift brings except a hundred fold! The rush of energy is so overwhelming it threatens to engulf you and you suddenly realize you made a terrible, terrible mistake.

You sink to your knees, struggling to breathe, to stay the dizzying exhilarating force that threatens to burn you out from the inside. Lightning in your veins. It's the only way to describe it. You look over to Tanzy, completely covered in the stuff and you realize now she's been screaming the whole time, her eyes wide and face and body twisted and contorted in pain. Her back arches at an impossible angle, her fingers gnarled and bent in agony and every muscle so contracted you can see veins, sinews, all tightened in a spasm of what can only be called torture. Her body morphs and changes, forming her human legs again as she turns into a human but it doesn't seem to matter now. The scream, never ending, turns into a strangled sob as the light of recognition and betrayal enters her eyes and she gives you the most shocked, hurt look you've ever seen before finally going completely limp. Everything is so suddenly silent it's almost as much of a shock as the rest of it and you look in horror at her lifeless eyes, staring back in frozen accusation. Tanzy is dead.
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