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Chapter  4- The first temple.

Posted by ArtemisFor group 0
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 179 posts
Thu 19 Sep 2013
at 06:22
  • msg #117

Re: Chapter

Raknesh used his training to keep his mind focused (psifocus)
Mentally reciting one of the mantra of his order he boost his conscience of self and confidence.
Still, he finds it harder to maintain the inner void.
Prizzard
player, 189 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Fri 20 Sep 2013
at 02:21
  • msg #118

Re: Chapter

As one of the strongest here, Prizzard takes the main pinning role, but as usual has trouble keeping his mind clear.
Tanzy
player, 35 posts
Mon 23 Sep 2013
at 02:59
  • msg #119

Re: Chapter

Tanzy takes the bell nervously. Glad she didn't have to do anything very difficult.
Artemis
GM, 269 posts
Mon 23 Sep 2013
at 22:04
  • msg #120

Re: Chapter

The exorcism begins calmly enough. Stefan starts out cooperative, albeit still tied up of course, but things quickly change. Loden reads from the scroll, which is in a holy language you are not familiar with. He seems to do well with the words though, and you figure he must have some kind of experience with it. As he continues suddenly Stefan's body jerks and goes stiff. He begins to sweat and clench his teeth. His eyes bulge out of his head as though he's wrestling with something horrendous. Halek gives a squeak of fright as Stefan turns his head towards him. The druid starts to laugh, but it is not a pleasant sound and Halek backs away, his eyes are huge. Loden furiously keeps chanting, motioning for Tanzy to keep up with the bell. The thing inside Stefan begins to speak in a low guttural voice. You think to rid yourselves of me? I will not be defeated! If you do not stop, then I will take this body with me! Tell me, would you kill your friend to exorcise me?! His laugh gets louder. When I get my hands on you I will peel your faces from your sleeping bodies! Starting with the wench! He spits towards Tanzy, who as much as she hates to admit it, is terrified, and is barely able to keep the bell going. It's all she can do not to run. In fact, Prizzard and Raknesh can't help but feel the grip of fear as well. Still, you manage to keep a hold of his thrashing body. Every minute this goes on, I will bring him closer to death!! Stefan continues, the veins in his neck are bulging and his face is bright red. You are stunned to see blood start to drip out of his nose. Jett looks quite upset at the scene as he also is holding the man. What do we do?! We can't let him kill him!
Prizzard
player, 190 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Tue 24 Sep 2013
at 01:46
  • msg #121

Re: Chapter

"Evil entities lie!" The shout more of a way to keep his fear suppressed than to express irritation with the child.
Stefan Aruello
player, 55 posts
Tue 24 Sep 2013
at 02:50
  • msg #122

Re: Chapter

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ooc: such a better week already for that damned dice roller. 31 save if it was what it was last time. Also do you want me doing anything here, or just rolling?
22:49, Today: Secret Roll: Stefan Aruello rolled 20 using 1d20. +11 concentration.

Artemis
GM, 270 posts
Tue 24 Sep 2013
at 12:03
  • msg #123

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Stefan Aruello
player, 56 posts
Tue 24 Sep 2013
at 16:04
  • msg #124

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Stefan's entire body went rigid and he slammed his head forward and he gasps in brathe, the maddness temporarily leaving his face.  He grits his teeth as the pain settles into him.  Through gritted teeth he manages to snarl through the pain.  "Even if I die don't stop.  I can be revived and this filth needs to be gone."  He looks straight into Prizzard's eyes "Don't let it use my magic if it gets full control."
Prizzard
player, 191 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Tue 24 Sep 2013
at 16:31
  • msg #125

Re: Chapter

"Just remember, you asked for it, Oso." Spoken low, but with a tone and slight grin that keeps it from sounding grim.
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 180 posts
Tue 24 Sep 2013
at 17:17
  • msg #126

Re: Chapter

"Stay strong" says Raknesh
"Focus on the part of yourself tuned to nature, the balance, the equilibrium of nature."

He is confident the druid could heal himself should the exorcism become nasty... as long as he stay conscious long enough to use his magic, of course...
Tanzy
player, 36 posts
Tue 24 Sep 2013
at 19:36
  • msg #127

Re: Chapter

Tanzy continues to ring the bell frantically, her knuckles white from clutching it so tightly. Every instinct told her to run but she managed to control her fear enough to do her job.
Artemis
GM, 271 posts
Tue 24 Sep 2013
at 21:13
  • msg #128

Re: Chapter

Loden has paused upon hearing Stefan's plea to keep going even if it kills him. You are a good man druid. No matter what happens, we will see you through this. Be strong. It's only going to get worse. He then proceeds to read with renewed fervor, though his eyes look up often, worry evident in them. The night sky starts to cloud over as the exorcism continues, it begins to rain. How long this will take, you're not sure, but it isn't going to be quick.

As the rain drops make you all soggy, the sky begins to thunder as well. Lightning is not far off. It seems that nature itself is rebelling against the dark creature buried within the druid. The man's breathing becomes labored and blood starts to come from his ears as well, dripping onto his tunic with increasing heaviness. You start to hear bones crack and snap and the pain is evident on the man's face. Halek sits down and watches with wide eyes. His face full of fear and something else hard to read. Expectancy? You somehow get the feeling this is not new to him.

By now Tanzy's wrists are sore from all of the ringing, though it's hard to hear the bell over the crashing thunder. Blood is coming out of Stefan's eyes now, as well as the beds of his fingernails. The demon is apparently making good on his threat to kill him, or at least attempting to. By now it has been about forty minutes and the storm is reaching a crescendo. So is the exorcism it seems as Stefan grows increasingly weaker from the loss of blood. Occasionally the thing will gain some moment of control and scream obscenities and threats. He even twists the druid's limbs into impossible positions, dislocating a shoulder here, breaking an ankle there. It is truly a horrible thing to have to watch. It won't be much longer now. Either the thing will be destroyed or Stefan will die first. In the meantime, you see something approaching from the trees. It's hard to make out in the rain and the wind, but it is moving closer.

ooc: Roll spots, and post thoughts, and intentions everyone.
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Stefan Aruello
player, 57 posts
Tue 24 Sep 2013
at 21:36
  • msg #129

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The druid could not stop from quivering in agony at this point and his vision was blurred by blood, in fact the only reason he could see was the rain that was washing the red ooze from his eyes.  He could make out a shape approaching from the woods, and a hope and a dread rose through the pain, as he croaked out, his vocal chords no longer up to screaming.  "Kololo, fanacht.  Kololo FANACHT!"  After the last word of Druidic speech he bent to coughing, blood splashing forth with each cough.

33 spot - whatever crazy modifiers I have at this point
17:29, Today: Stefan Aruello rolled 19 using 1d20. +14 spot.

Tanzy
player, 37 posts
Wed 25 Sep 2013
at 03:25
  • msg #130

Re: Chapter

Tanzy felt her stomach turn at the sight of Stephan's bleeding and twisting form. She swallowed the urge to vomit. "This must be over soon!" Though her arms ached she continued to ring the bell, mostly out of fear that the thing would break free and make good it's threats if she stopped. Noticing movement in the trees she whipped her rapier out with her free hand ready to fight if needed.

20:16, Today: Tanzy rolled 15 using 1d20+6. spot.
Prizzard
player, 192 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Wed 25 Sep 2013
at 03:31
  • msg #131

Re: Chapter

rolled 18 using 1d20-2. Spot. (Nat 20 Bonus? lol)

Prizzard simply forces himself to seem emotionless, which isn't hard considering the trauma of the current event. But, there is evident fear on his usually cold face.
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 181 posts
Thu 3 Oct 2013
at 14:07
  • msg #132

Re: Chapter

sorry sorry, must have opened a tab then forgot about it and no more red.

Despite his words of encouragement, Raknesh is seriously beginning to wonder if things are going as they should.

As he spots something, the blade quickly manifest again, and he poise himself in a fighting stance.

16:07, Today: Raknesh Kaltash rolled 15 using 1d20+9. spot.
Artemis
GM, 273 posts
Sat 5 Oct 2013
at 14:25
  • msg #133

Re: Chapter

Stefan and Tanzy see it first and it appears to be a rather large bear. You recognize it as Stefan's companion, though at his words it stops in it's tracks, though it certainly looks anxious considering what you are doing to it's master...

In the meantime you can feel the storm getting worse, though how that is possible you cannot fathom.  By now it is difficult to hear each other for the wind tries to take your words from your very lips, it is so strong. The thing inside Stefan struggles for control and the man is soaked in sweat and blood. Loden has not stopped chanting the entire time, his focus is admirable. No doubt he knows all too well the type of entity you are dealing with. Ignoring the bear for now, the exorcism continues, though exhaustion is starting to take all of you, especially Tanzy who has had to switch hands as she rings the bell. Stefan, you can feel the thing inside you is greatly weakened, though he still lashes out frantically in your mind, trying to gain control. It is much easier to keep him at bay, though you are so physically weak you find it hard not to pass out. Suddenly, your whole body stiffens. It is finished...

You all watch as the druid's body turns rigid and his eyes grow so large you think they will burst for a moment. He lurches against his restraints, bones popping throughout his body, and gags as a black ooze pours out of his mouth and drips down his clothes and onto the ground. Loden reacts quickly, finally done chanting. Get his clothes off! Don't let the liquid touch your skin! It may be dead but it is still poisonous! The bear at this point, seeing his master's pain, rushes forward but does not attack. Instead it worriedly bumps against the druid as if seeing if he is alright. The man has passed out and at first glance appears to be dead. Upon closer inspection though you see he his alive. Barely. And not for much longer without help.

Halek watches the scene with wide eyes. She is coming. It called out to her in the end. She will avenge him. We need to get out of here now. NOW! He grows suddenly frantic.
Stefan Aruello
player, 58 posts
Sun 6 Oct 2013
at 14:15
  • msg #134

Re: Chapter

Stefans breath can be heard as a low gurgle  and seen as a slight expanding of bloody froth on his lips.
Artemis
GM, 274 posts
Sun 6 Oct 2013
at 21:58
  • msg #135

Re: Chapter

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Stefan Aruello
player, 59 posts
Sun 6 Oct 2013
at 22:58
  • msg #136

Re: Chapter

Stefan's body seizes once and relaxes, the body jumping an inch from the ground, startling all and causing the bear to to give a long whine of concern.
Tanzy
player, 38 posts
Mon 7 Oct 2013
at 02:05
  • msg #137

Re: Chapter

Tanzy drops the bell her hands shaking. "We are in no condition to fight that woman again!" she had to shout to be understood over the wind. Bending she pulls Stefan's boots off and if they are clean stuffs them into her pack. "Lets get him cleaned up and get out of here!" The woman leaves the rest of the undressing for the men to take care of but does offer a warm cloak to wrap the druid up in after.
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 182 posts
Mon 7 Oct 2013
at 16:43
  • msg #138

Re: Chapter

"I was hoping he would be able to heal himself" says Raknesh, looking both annoyed and worried, while he help getting rid of the ominous substance.

"I'm not good at healing and I don't have any kind of potion... Does any of you have something we could use"
Prizzard
player, 193 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Mon 7 Oct 2013
at 21:21
  • msg #139

Re: Chapter

He seems drained of both will and emotion, not even reacting to Haleks call of danger or the bear that came for the Druid. Even the sudden jump from Stefans body didnt cause him to say more than: "That can't be natural.." Then, barely loud enough for Raknesh to easily hear: "The closest I have ever come to healing someone is avoiding them. Second closest was ending their misery. Neither seems applicable here." He does help, though. At first his attempts to slow the bleeding with available mud and clothing seems futile, but soon enough the bleeding stops.

rolled  3 using 1d20-2. Heal.
rolled -1 using 1d20-2. Heal.
rolled 16 using 1d20-2. Heal.

Artemis
GM, 275 posts
Mon 7 Oct 2013
at 22:18
  • msg #140

Re: Chapter

Loden seems to be pleased with Prizzard's healing job for the moment and he hoists the now semi naked man onto the bear, who is acting extremely docile. Loden then proceeds to tie the man on and covers him with a blanket which he secures. It's not exactly the best care we can give him right now, but we've got to leave! We'll find a healer at the nearest town, but we had best take Halek's advice and go now. He says with urgency in his voice. The druid still is unconscious and looking very very pale, but at least his breathing is not as shallow as it had been before. His bear carries him gently but swiftly, and he seems to follow you all without hesitation. Halek, in the meantime rides behind Raknesh, often looking behind you worriedly. We can only stay in the next town for a little while. As soon as Stefan is stable we will have to leave there. It will be the first place she'll look for us. He informs you solemnly. The first temple is only two days away. We need to get there before they figure out what we're up to as well. It will already be dangerous enough. He turns to you all, his voice showing wisdom far beyond his years. What we've faced so far is nothing compared to the temples. If any of you wish to part ways at the next village, I understand.
Artemis
GM, 277 posts
Thu 10 Oct 2013
at 13:24
  • msg #141

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Guess I'll give a couple more days to post and then maybe move you guys to the village....?
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