The Warrior swing low again to avoid Blossom,he hoped to at least slow the thing down some. The Great Sword sang the song of steel in play.

 He swung and missed.

16:10, Today: Deverick rolled 7 using 1d20+2.  Attack roll on "Thing".
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 The thing was fast as a cat with its tail on fire. Deverick out of desperation when he missed, dropped the great sword and leaped at the  Whatever, using Blossom as a rough location of where her abductor might be. "Ahhhhhhh!"

17:40, Today: Deverick rolled 18 using 1d20.  Tackling the unseen critter.

Assuming it can be tackled.
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Deverick made a desperate leap but the creature carrying Blossom made it through the door with a whoosh of wind! The big warrior landed sprawling upon the tavern's hard wooden floor even as the dwarf rose to his feet and made ready to give chase after the would be kidnapper!

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Ren, aroused from his slumber, saw Blossom seemingly floating in the air and swung at where he thought the attacker might be with a mighty two-handed swing!

The creature, whatever it was, screeched loudly and the limp form of Blossom hit the floor!


OOC: 17:41, Today: The Oligarch rolled 12 using 1d10+2.  Ren's damage!
17:40, Today: The Oligarch rolled 15 using 1d20+2.  Ren's Attack!

The creature had exactly 12 hit points left which was what Ren needed to roll and he did it!

 Deverick knew almost from the time he left his feet, he was going to miss. He hit the floor with a loud "thud!". but rolled with it, being a veteran from many tavern brawl. The Warrior was on his feet at once, seeking an enemy,then ran over to Blossom and took her into his arms. " Blossum!.Are ye all right.Lass?"

Ovo came over with concern showing beneath his busy brows!

"How is she lad? N' wot was that thing that attacked us?"

He stood over the big warrior as he cradled the limp form of the maiden in his arms. His battle axe was held at the ready in case there was more of those things around whatever it was...

Ren stood by as well with a serious look upon his normally jovial face. The master merchant looked about him and saw the mostly drunken patrons standing about ralking among themselves.

"I have an idea but we should not talk out here... in the open. Blossom looks like she may need a cleric but the hour is late. She will be alright but she must have been the target. Let's go back to your room. I shall accompany you all and take my turn watching over her if you all would do me the honor of doing so?"

 Deverick nodded in response,to Ren's words. He carried Blossom back into their room and placed the woman in her bed. " The whore sons that did this ta her, be paying fer it in blood." Growled Deverick.

Ren and the dwarf followed the big warrior into the room and while Ren made the door fast once more, Ovo raced ahead of Deverick and made Blossom's bed ready for her.

"Ye got one more o' them potions lad? Mayhaps that would bring her to. It'd be worth the try methinks." he said with concern in his eyes.

Ren barricaded the door and then walked over where they were crowding around Blossom.

"That thing was summoned I'll wager. I've heard of such and once faced this very thing when I was in Urnst. They're named Invisible Stalkers. They may only be summoned by a mage or priest of some power. That it sought Blossom means she was the target and that it was trying to make away with her means whoever wanted the maiden... and wanted her alive it would seem."

 Deverick looked at Ovo, with a puzzled look on his face, for a moment, and then nodded. “Oh, aye!” The Warrior went to his pack and brought back the last of the three potions give to him by the Constable. Deverick lifted Blossom’s heads for support and attempted to give her some of the potion.

"Why would a Wizard want Blossom,anyway?

Blossom's eyes flitted open though she still looked like she needed rest, healing or both.

"Borcarsen? Vhat happened? Vhat vas dat ding?" she said.

"Take care lass! Rest yerself n' we'll seek ah healer soon 'nough." Ovo said to the maiden before he turned to Deverick. "We'd best stop by the temple o' Pelor. Mayhaps our friend there can help us heal Blossom?"

Ren shrugged at Dev's question.

"Maybe she has offended a mage or priest of some note... or maybe our foes have found our lair here and wished to strike at us. Why they would choose Blossom I know not? Maybe they thought her the weakest of us thereby the easiest to capture. Obviously they wanted her and wanted her alive. Maybe they wished to questioned ger to see how much she knows and was willing to tell."

 Deverick smiled down at Blossom when she woke up, and asked what had happened. “It be the God’s own blessings ye are able ta ask that question, Lass. Ye where attacked by a….” He looked to Ren then back to Blossom… “By an invisible skulker, says Ren. Now ye just drink this er potion o’ healing, and rest.” Deverick said with obvious concern in his voice and expression.

 When he had gotten Blossom to drink all the potion, Deverick covered her up with the blanket, like he was her mother or something. “I will go an fetch a Priest from those Pelor worshipers.”

Ovo shook his head "Nay by yerself lad. I'm cum'n too! Ren? Can ye do us the honor o' watch'n o'er the maiden while we be gone then?"

"We'd best seek out that Sulwyn fella. At least 'e be know'n us n' all."

Ren nodded gravely "It would be an honor. I shall keep her safe upon my life. You have my word on it."

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To The Temple of Pelor thread--->

Deverick led his two companions, with the aid of Derider's warrant, through the gates and to the Sullen Selkie once more. As far as Dev could tell they were not followed. Once they were into the tavern proper, the party headed straight for the back room where Blossom still laid under her blankets. Ren rose as they came in, naked steel was across his lap and he gave the group a curt nod.

"She has rested peacefully since you've been gone. No more trouble either but the tapster's doorkeeper was injured as well when that thing broke in. I said I'd cover for his healing as well." the master merchant said as he laid eyes on Sulwyn.

"Can you heal both the girl and the keeper then? I will pay for both."

Sulwyn nodded "Aye! I can manage that I think. Yet, hold your coin. What I do I do for friendship and the good of Pelor. Nay for coin or greed. Now then... " he said moving to Blossom and kneeling beside the maiden.

"... that she sleeps soundly is a good sign. Now then... allow me a moment." Sulwyn said as he closed his eys and clasped the holy symbol about his neck.

He then lowered his head and prayed silently as he laid hands upon the Snow Barbarian. Soon her eyes flitted open and she gasped.

"My... sword! Bring me...my sword!" she croaked

 When Deverick heard Blossom ask for her blade, he looked around for it. Once he had located the sword, Dev took it and handed it hilt first to Blossom. "The danger be past,lass. We slew the thing that would have taken ye. Now ye must rest."

Blossom nodded and gave Deverick a weak but yet seemingly fierce smile before she closed her pale blue eyes. The sword still holding her broadsword.

Sulwyn looked to Deverick and the others and smiled "I think she will be fine. Pelor blessed me and her. What will you do now? Might I suggest going to the Constable? She might be able to provide protection, answers, or both. There is a spell that could protect you from such beings... those not of Oreth but I can not cast it today if I heal both she and the other. Derider is not only a Constable but priestess as well. Her spells have more power than mine at any rate."

 Deverick looked to Ren when Sulwyn spoke about telling the Constable about what happened. " That be not up to me,Sulwyn. This gent be in charge of this lot. He be  our patron, so he calls the tune."
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Ren pursed his lips in thought and rubbed his chin absently for a few breaths.

"Aye! I see no reason for her not to know. Could you do me a favor good priest? Have her meet us at the Wheel of Gold this very eve. I myself as well as these who follow me will be there. Derider could come as well. We would appreciate her counsel in fact."

He then turned to Deverick.

"If Blossom can travel, we should leave within the hour. As I said, I wish to stop by the Merchants and Traders' Union before meeting with the Mayor."

Sulwyn nodded "May I travel with your group. The streets are dangerous and I want to reach the temple with this news."

The priest then smiled at Dev "You may call upon me anytime friend Deverick. I hope I may do the same?"

   Deverick listened to the others speak, and agreed with Ren’s decision. “Aye, ye can call on me in most things, Sulwyn. “

 Deverick was expecting trouble on this journey to the Casino. Ren was coming out in the open since his rescue. Those that wanted him replaced might attempt such again, or attempt to silence him forever. Deverick had oiled and honed his weapons and armor the night before. So he was ready when they were.
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The next morning found Blossom up and already dressed for battle. Her studded leather armor and Valkyrie-like winged helm upon her golden locked head. She saluted Deverick with her father's sword.

"I'm ready Borcarsen. Vhate'er the day may bring." she said with a smile tugging at the corners of her mouth.

Ovo also donned with geared for war, chuckled.

"Gud ya see ye full o' grit lass. Be nay so ready ta use yer father's sword. I'd like ah quiet trip fer once."

Ren walked in looking more like ah mercenary than a merchant prince himself.

"I thought a disguise might be in order. We'll pretend to be the priest's escort on the way to Pelor's temple. From there it is not far to The Wheel of Gold. We shall also be in the High Quarter where there will be more guards and aid if needed."

 The morning found Deverick up before the dawn. He donned his oiled mail,and Kettle helmet. The Great Sword "Big brother" and the short sword, "Little sister" where in scabbards upon his person. A smile came to the face of the warrior, upon seeing Blossom.

"Good ta see ye up and about,Lass. The Gods be smiling upon this day."

 When Ren spoke of his idea of having them "escort" the Priest, he nodded in approval.

"Right, let's be about it then. We be burning daylight." Said with a grin.
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