Black-robed figure, five-headed dragon on the altar, a prayer about the corruption of innocence - Olven Wolf has seen and heard enough.  She's probably referring to the missing children, who are probably being held below.  That the supplicant is female only gives him slight pause as the mercenary charges forward, his spear out.

OOC:  Spend +1 FP for a Heroic Charge if you allow that.  Otherwise, Move and Attack!
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D'aden calmly steps in and to one side of the door, clearing the way for anyone else that wishes to enter. Setting aside his quarterstaff, he prepares to use his bow.

The man Jeram follwoed in suit, moving into the space - attempting to stay hot on Olven's heels and support where needed. His aim would be to protect.



All out Defence (double)
Move with Olven as far as possible

Sorry for the delays, i've basically been moving out of my house and so my internet access has been sporadic, at best.

"Just silence her! Don't kill her!" said Des. "We need her to tell us how to get to the children!"

The monk charged alongside Olven and thrust stiff knuckles into the woman's back.

Move and Attack: Heroic Charge (-1 FP)
08:58, Today: Desidras Rak-Mahl rolled 7,7 using 3d6,3d6. Karate 18-4(DA) = 14; Pressure Points 15.
09:01, Today: Desidras Rak-Mahl rolled 9 using 1d6+3. Punch Damage 1d+3 cr.
     If at least 1 point of damage penetrates DR, target must roll HT-8 or suffer Suffocation.

HP: 11/11     FP: 11/12

Grettanah followed the others into the chamber, and was taken slightly aback by the its interior; the black robes comment about corrupting the innocent only just registered as the others rushed forward to attack the foul witch

Olven hurried towards the female to thrust his spear through her back. And though she tried not to, she got the point.

Jeram moved forward on the defensive.

Des punched her in the back, despite her efforts to avoid being hit, and hitting the pressure point he was aiming for, the female could no longer breathe.

But she seemed to ignore this and with a simple twirl, she was not merely standing, but she was facing the heroes. A beam of heavy blackness rushed forth from her left palm, barely missing Olven, and accidentally hitting Alex, who was instantly brought unmoving to the ground.

A quick thrusting jab of his spear, defensive and aimed to distract more than anything, was slung forward by Jeram as he saw one of the members drop to the ground. Gritted teeth and caution ensured that Jeram held his shield high and defensive.

Des jabbed at each of the woman's arms, aiming to disable her supernatural attacks.

Attack: Rapid Strike (-3) Targeted Attack: Arm (-2)
13:32, Today: Desidras Rak-Mahl rolled 5,13 using 3d6,3d6. Karate 18-2(arm)-3(rapid) = 13.
13:32, Today: Desidras Rak-Mahl rolled 7,9 using 1d6+3,1d6+3. Punch Damage 1d+3 cr.
13:33, Today: Desidras Rak-Mahl rolled 6,11 using 3d6,3d6. Pressure Points 15.
     If any damage penetrates DR, both arms are paralyzed and effectively crippled for 5d seconds.

HP: 11/11     FP: 11/12

Hum!! Grettanah exclaimed attempting to determine what manner of witch this black robe was, seeing how it obviously doesn’t breath, whilst carefully moving towards their fallen companion she crouched beside him and attempts to assess Alex's condition
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D'aden nocks an arrow, braces himself against the wall behind him, steadies his breathing, and calmly aims.

"Right, Desisdras!" Olven says, and thrusts forward with his spear once more, this time aiming for the woman's legs.

OOC:  Two attacks vs. her arms.

Jeram stabbed his spear, which the female avoided. She had less luck with Des' dual attack and both her arms fell unmoving to her side.

Gretta crouched next to Alex and D'aden nocked an arrow.

Olven thrusted his spear twice, first missing her left leg and then hitting her right leg, which buckled under her.

The black robe mumbled a few words of magic, to no apparent effect.

[OOC: Olven, as you mentioned attacking the legs in the IC portion of your post and her arms are already taken cared of, I'm redirecting this attack towards her legs.]

[What do you do?]
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Moving around behind the woman, Des grabbed her neck.

"Hold!" he said. "I've got her."

The monk began to apply pressure to her throat.

"Tell us how to find the children and your death will be quick."

Move and Attack: Heroic Charge (-1 FP); Grapple: Neck (-3)
08:02, Today: Desidras Rak-Mahl rolled 4 using 3d6. Judo 18-3(neck) = 15.
     Normally she would defend at -2 for a runaround attack, but that is a critical success, so she has no defense.
08:17, Today: Desidras Rak-Mahl rolled 12 using 3d6. ST 11+5(2h) = 16.
     She must roll ST-5 to break free.

If she fails to break free, I'll begin to Strangle.

HP: 11/11     FP: 10/12
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In reply to Dragondog (msg # 109):

Grettanah conceals her hand movement from the Witch, as a sheen of moisture appears on her face.
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Des rounded the woman, her hood having fallen down and revealed her Attractive olive complexion, long black hair, and brown eyes, knelt behind her and grabbed her neck, asking for the whereabouts of the children.

Grettanah cast a spell, to no apparent effect. D'aden continued to aim. Olven attacked her other leg. His first attack missed, but his second did as much damage as he had done on her other leg.

The woman moved her arm, turned her palm to face Des, and shot another beam of heavy blackness at him, but even at this close distance he was able to dodge it.



[What do you do?]

Des maintained his grip and applied pressure to the woman's throat.

"Tell us where they are!" he said.

Attack: Choke Hold
12:10, Today: Desidras Rak-Mahl rolled 8 using 3d6. Choke ST 11+3(hold) = 14.
     Victim rolls the higher of HT or ST at -6.
     She takes her margin of failure as crushing damage to her neck (x1.5 after DR).
     Victim also loses 1 FP, either way.

As Des squeezed the woman's throat, she went completely limp.

[OOC: She is either in a coma, dead, paralyzed, sleeping, or unconscious. You have to make an appropriate skill roll to find out which.]

The monk checked for signs of life.

"By the gods, I must have gone too far," he said. "Let's see if she's still alive."

13:11, Today: Desidras Rak-Mahl rolled 10 using 3d6. Esoteric Medicine 15.

Jeram held his shield high, and had been standing to try and defend the dark blasts that emanated from the woman. Upon her falling to the ground Jeram aimed his spear at her and ensured that the monk would not be caught by surprise if she were to suddenly awaken.

GM passing a message

"She's dead," said Des. "Let's try to find a way to the children."

13:51, Today: Desidras Rak-Mahl rolled 7 using 3d6. Scrounging 12.
     Searching the room for any way to get down to the children, clues, or anything else relevant to that task.

GM passing a message

If the witch is truly dead I suggest you make sure by removing its head. As One can never tell about the dark powers they wield. she suggests

As the others begin to search for a way down, D'aden steps towards the depiction of the multi-headed dragon and says, simply and quietly, "We need to tear this down."

Des concentrated for a few moments, then put his fist through the woman's skull, just to be sure she was dead.

"I'll try to take care of this statue," he said.

He took a few steps back and centered his chi for a moment. Then he ran, leapt, and punched the statue, hoping to at least knock it out of the way, if not break it. He then sits and focuses on resting and recovering his spent energy.

Execution:
09:18, Today: Desidras Rak-Mahl rolled 14 using 3d6. Power Blow 19.
     Costs 1 FP.
09:19, Today: Desidras Rak-Mahl rolled 8 using 3d6. Karate 18-7(skull)+4(telegraphic)+4(AoA) = 19.
09:22, Today: Desidras Rak-Mahl rolled 11 using 3d6+8. Power Blow Damage 3d+8 cr.
     Damage is x4 after DR (2 for the skull).

Statue:
09:28, Today: Desidras Rak-Mahl rolled 16 using 3d6+8. Flying Leap 19.
     Costs 1 FP.
09:29, Today: Desidras Rak-Mahl rolled 10 using 3d6. Jumping 16.
     Accidentally used the wrong dice the first time.
09:30, Today: Desidras Rak-Mahl rolled 12 using 3d6. Karate 16.
09:31, Today: Desidras Rak-Mahl rolled 12 using 3d6. Breaking Blow 15.
     Accidentally used the wrong dice the first time. Again. >_< Costs 1 FP.
09:31, Today: Desidras Rak-Mahl rolled 39 using 5d6+14. Flying Leap Damage 5d+14 cr.
     The damage receives armor divisor (5), and the object is treated as Brittle.

Rest:
09:34, Today: Desidras Rak-Mahl rolled 8 using 3d6. Breath Control 15.
     Takes 5 minutes to recover my FP.