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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.
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 483 posts
hp:139/156
Wed 24 Jan 2018
at 15:10
  • msg #24

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Raknesh was readying himself for another troublesome grappling seance when Prizzard plan backfired. At least he oped it had backfired...


"WHAT DID YOU DO ??" he yelled, running toward Tanzy.

"You only had to knock her out!"
Prizzard
player, 614 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Wed 24 Jan 2018
at 21:33
  • msg #25

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Sonn falls from the air, overwhelmed through his empathic link. Prizzard is on his knees, face to the ground, blackened hand in a fist so tight that his nails draw blood, pooling and crackling around the hand. He remains there completely still, body tense with pain both inside and out yet not breathing or shaking. He barely holds onto his conciousness and guilty wrath at the same time.

rolled 23 using 1d20+12.  Fortitude
rolled 21 using 1d20+3.  Constitution

I suppose you expected he'd resort to the powder once the spell was resisted the first time. Desperate times.. He expected to experience the empowered spell, possibly even effecting a wide area. Something unbelievably painful that wouldn't harm a single hair, something she would never remember from this night. Or so that was the plan..

Artemis
GM, 788 posts
Thu 25 Jan 2018
at 15:10
  • msg #26

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Raknesh and Althol both find Tanzy just as dead as you feared, the poor woman's face frozen in her last expression of pain and betrayal. Just then Raina, Halek, and Loden burst on the scene, no doubt alerted by the siren's previous shriek, or perhaps it was Rocky. Either way, they all look on in horror.

What happened!? Loden demands, drawing his sword, but Halek and Raina are more comprehending. Raina looks at the woman, sees the remains of the powdery substance and then looks at the barely conscious Prizzard.

What did you do....? she breathes. The air still feels charged with the tainted energy of the powder. No doubt she can feel it. D-did you use the whole bag?! The question is quiet but the accusation is incredulous nevertheless.

Halek only stays long enough to assess the situation before paling and then running violently away as though his very life depends upon it. You've seen the boy run before but never like this. Should anyone make a move to go after him Raina stops them. Leave him! If you value your life, leave him be!

As for Prizzard, every vein, every muscle is weak and trembling. Blackness crowds the edges of your vision but to your despair it never comes. The sweet release of unconsciousness teases and taunts but never spares you from your torment. As the seconds go by you feel just how weak you really are. Standing is impossible, moving might be too, you're not sure, but one thing is for certain. You can feel your abilities, your spells, are completely cut off from you. All you can do is kneel on your hand and knees, and wish over and over again that none of this happened.
Bryon
player, 175 posts
Warlock
HP62/62 AC17
Thu 25 Jan 2018
at 15:13
  • msg #27

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Bryon felt helpless. A friend was gone, another responsible? She stayed in the background trying to be scenery.
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 484 posts
hp:139/156
Thu 25 Jan 2018
at 17:36
  • msg #28

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Raina's remark about the bag of black powder only fueled Raknesh's anger.
His mind blade grew to its maximum size and he looked at the culprit with light in his eyes.
Prizzard was lucky his state was so pathetic, for it stopped him to act and the blade struck the ground at Raknesh's feets.

"You fool... you had to use that cursed powder, despite knowing how dangerous it was...
WHY! We only needed a few more hits and she would have been knocked down...

Fool...  does that powder already have such a hold on you to shatter your reason?"


But Halek's escape cut his reproaches short.

"What do you mean?" he asked Raina as she stopped him.
Raina
NPC, 2 posts
Thu 25 Jan 2018
at 20:35
  • msg #29

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Raina looks worried at Raknesh's words, as does Loden who looks about to intervene. They both look immensely relieved when the blade hits the ground harmlessly.

At Raknesh's question, the woman sighs. I fear I bear some responsibility for this. The powder is dangerous but I don't think I ever explained how much so. She puts the palm of her hand in the air suddenly, as if concentrating, and then rubs her fingers together. Don't be too hard on him. What he did to her would not have harmed her under other circumstances. I think she just went into shock and her body couldn't take it she glances down at the woman sadly. I'm sure he's punishing himself already. Especially if he burned out as I fear... she looks at Prizzard with worry. The powder is made of many things, most of them are mere amplifiers to necromancy in particular, but there's...another element that reacts unexpectedly. Only Halek knows the full truth of it and he fears it more than any of us. It's called mortex corporem, though I know not where it comes from. A single grain of it would be enough to cause what has happened here. The more powerful the user the bigger the reaction. If any got on Halek it could be disastrous.

She bends down to Prizzard and puts a hand on his back and then with a hiss draws away. I feared that. Oh Prizzard. she sounds shocked.
Prizzard
player, 615 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Thu 25 Jan 2018
at 22:02
  • msg #30

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Before Raina began to explain for him half of his guilt had turned to boiling rage at the accusations, but unable to move he didn't even try to speak. Sonn seemmed to be getting back to his feet and chipped in slightly on his defense: "Whatever you may think, he has never used this powder. The worst he feared was catching everybody in the debilitating spell it was intended to be. He was fully willing to share in the pain to see that she would be unharmed when this passed." The rest could be inferred pretty easily, though shock and anger may cloud the mind.

I'm not sure how much the others analyze their companions, so I'll leave a bit of info on the table for yall to use in determining further reactions and interactions concerning this event. Prizzard is still childlike in many ways, having grown up avoiding people as much as he could. He has never been willing to cause lethal damage to a capture target, knowing how well his options kill (he has specifically stated that this spell is for that purpose). He has been quite protective of this group, moreso the woman he just killed, one for whom he carried obvious unrealized feelings. Nobody here had the ability to resist her grapple for long, if at all. A single bite could have infected anybody else. He had been willing to put himself and anybody nearby through the intense pain of the spell to see an immediate and uneventful end to this event which his ignorance allowed to occur. A child desperate to correct his mistakes and prevent tge potential terrible damage while out of both options and time. I think Artemis knows Prizzard quite well.
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 486 posts
hp:139/156
Sat 27 Jan 2018
at 15:00
  • msg #31

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Raknesh felt a bit guilty and ashamed.
Too many close calls and stressful situations and end of the few tranquil days, breaking the false sense of security, had him overreact.

Still, excuses will have to wait.

He asked Raina about a little hope he still had.

"How bad is he?" he began, but quickly jumped to his real question
"I heard there are spell that could bring back the dead. Not wizard or sorcerer spells, but spells of divine energy.  You are very knowledgeable in that field..."

He trailed off, as asking the question might end with a crushing answer.

"What do you know about it? Can you do something or know someone who could?"
Prizzard
player, 618 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Sun 28 Jan 2018
at 13:22
  • msg #32

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Prizzard tries to speak but coughs weakly instead and slowly starts to move toward standing. "An arcanist could preserve the body, any major city should have a priest capable of resurrection. Although the powder drew out divine energy, which may complicate things. I should mention: Master took a chip of Stephans bone for the same purpose, though lacking the full body requires an exceedingly talented priest."
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 487 posts
hp:139/156
Sun 28 Jan 2018
at 18:01
  • msg #33

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Seeing Prizzard struggle to stand, Raknesh moved quickly toward him and extended his hand.

His plea obvious in the gesture, although he said nothing and barely looked at the man in the eyes. Not in disdain or disgust but more in a struggle and unable to ask him to forget his accusations.
Artemis
GM, 789 posts
Tue 30 Jan 2018
at 14:14
  • msg #34

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Prizzard rejects Raknesh's attempts to help, twisting away and trying to stand on his own, only to fall to the ground again. Loden puts a sympathetic hand on Raknesh's shoulder as if to apologize for Prizzard's anger.

Raina sighs at the conversation and shoots Prizzard a disapproving look for his reaction while she's at it. He's right, the powder...complicates things. If this were a simple death we could have a much easier time but this... She looks like she wants to sit down, suddenly exhausted and you can see stress in her green eyes. The powder has linked her to the underworld. I'm afraid the only way out is to go in after her. I can arrange that but it will be risky. Very risky. Raknesh, you can attest to that she adds drily. Remember your little rescue of Stefan those months back? This will be worse. As for Stefan, I wish to the gods that we could bring him back while we were at it but...he chose to die. He willingly gave up his life. Noble as that was, it has marked him a servant of my father. Death does not relinquish anyone easily but when someone chooses to join his ranks, it is nearly impossible to free them. That's why... her voice thickens with sadness, I have not suggested as much before

She's silent a long moment before continuing. I am willing to go after Tanzy under one condition. You two need to find a way to work together and put this nastiness behind you. It will take all of our ability if we're to survive and I don't want bitterness and pride mucking things up. I refuse to go until you can assure me of this. For Tanzy's sake, put your anger behind you. Both of you. That said, Prizzard you should know something. You may have burned yourself out...permanently. There's no way of knowing. Your powers could come back tomorrow or they could be gone forever. That is the risk of drawing too much from the black powder. It is very dangerous. You may be limited in your ability to help, but that said I am hoping to avoid confrontation as much as possible. If there's any way we can get in and out without notice, we have to try. And we have to hurry.


Tanzy: pm
Tanzy
player, 282 posts
Tue 30 Jan 2018
at 23:51
  • msg #35

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Pm
Prizzard
player, 619 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Wed 31 Jan 2018
at 14:57
  • msg #36

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

He lies still, thinking on her words. Sonn seems to focus on him for a while and Prizzards face seems to emote a conversation, the only one hearing Sonn for a moment. Sonn does take a moment to send a thought to most of those nearby.
Bryon
player, 177 posts
Warlock
HP62/62 AC17
Wed 31 Jan 2018
at 15:10
  • msg #37

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Bryon nodded, "I agree, I'll go and help, but only if you two can have a D'entente."
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 488 posts
hp:139/156
Wed 31 Jan 2018
at 16:23
  • msg #38

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Raina's comment about Prizzard having burned his abilities increased -greatly- the weight on Raknesh's shoulders.

So, after a moment with his head slightly inclined, a posture he often took while 'talking' with Rocky, he nodded and made another attempt.

"I am sorry, Prizzard.  I let the shock dictate my words... my masters would be so disappointed...   I thought we could take it slow and did not factor the risk of contamination... I was foolish, maybe more than you..."
Prizzard
player, 620 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Thu 1 Feb 2018
at 07:04
  • msg #39

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Prizzard just nods, visibly calming before speaking with some difficulty through the lingering pain and feelings: "My father would be dissappointed in me as well. We try to work together without talking, sparring, and learning one-another. Mutual respect only makes a group of individuals, not a team. Finally we share something other than duty.. At least, that sounds like what he would say. So before we do anything else reckless, you will fight me, as soon as I have my feet back." Anger leaves his words quickly and by the end there is even a friendly tone, hope for a bond finally after all these months. It really seems to be a normal thing for his people, both the Rashemi and mercenary families he has had.

The fight need not be played out. Artemis may weigh stats or simulate it out as she sees fit. I'd rather not hold up the story and sidequest for personal roleplay.
Artemis
GM, 794 posts
Thu 8 Feb 2018
at 14:48
  • msg #40

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

It is some time later before the fight is finished. Raina watches with mild exasperation, clearly not understanding the need to "pummel the life out of each other at a time like this," as she described it. Loden, however, seems to see the need and he watches intently. Halek still has not returned though Raina says he will when the powder fades a bit more.

At last when things are done you're both feeling absolutely thrashed, especially poor Prizzard who has had a very intense night. Satisfied that it's over at last, Raina steps forward.

Alright, if that's done with we'll need to get started. I'll have to put you in a trance and then your souls can cross over, leaving your bodies behind. Loden, Althol and Halek can stay behind to guard us but we'll need to find someplace safer than the middle of the woods. A cave or a village, something not out in the open at least. You should know, if you die in the underworld your soul stays there and your body will wither away here. Raknesh has been there, he knows what manner of place we're going. Also, magic works differently there. It will be hard to focus and it will be challenging to produce anything. Your weapons will not be transported with you, but I believe I can find replacements. If any wishes to stay behind, now is the time to speak your peace.

Tanzy: pm
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 492 posts
hp:139/156
Sun 11 Feb 2018
at 14:10
  • msg #41

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Panting, surprised Prizzard was able to fight that much despite his current state, and promising himself to redo his formation's first training to put himself back in shape, Raknesh listened to Raina's explanations.

"You said Prizzard had burned his abilities, what did you mean exactly and how will it impact him here... and there..." he finished with a gloomy tone, remembering all too well his last trip.
Prizzard
player, 623 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Mon 12 Feb 2018
at 00:33
  • msg #42

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

"Here.. I may need to drop my arcana research and practice to focus more on the weapon and maneuvers." He's already pulling out gauze and ointments for their bruises, scrapes, and other 'nonlethal' injuries.

Raknesh had the obvious advantage through the fight, Prizzard is just used to taking pretty seriois damage, takes longer to wear him out.
Tanzy
player, 284 posts
Mon 12 Feb 2018
at 18:55
  • msg #43

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Pm
Artemis
GM, 796 posts
Wed 14 Feb 2018
at 22:44
  • msg #44

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Raina considers Raknesh's question. The powder, it draws from the user's abilities and enhances them. It's extremely easy to use too much of your own strength and damage your abilities permanently. Like I said, it's difficult to tell if the effect is lasting for him or if it will come back. Knowing Prizzard, I think there's a good chance he'll come out of it but he has to be careful. As for the underworld, you probably recall the troubles you had with your own abilities? You have to struggle to find the connection with your bodies, which are very far away from your souls. That is why it is so difficult to concentrate, you have to find your way home to yourself in a way each time. I have an unfair advantage of course but for you two she nods to Raknesh and Bryon, well....we'll see. I'll try my best to minimize our combat though. However, I can promise nothing for those who wish to go with me. she finishes darkly.

Tanzy: Pm
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 493 posts
hp:139/156
Sun 18 Feb 2018
at 15:09
  • msg #45

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

"Prizzard, are you ready? I'm not sure my mindlink will work there, but telepathic communication would be very useful, and we are both accustomed to it."
Bryon
player, 178 posts
Warlock
HP62/62 AC17
Sun 18 Feb 2018
at 16:21
  • msg #46

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Bryon continued to stay back and out of the way.
Tanzy
player, 285 posts
Mon 19 Feb 2018
at 06:53
  • msg #47

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Pm
Prizzard
player, 624 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Mon 19 Feb 2018
at 07:30
  • msg #48

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

"Ready as I can be. Hopefully my spirit is in better health than my body." Prizzard lies comfortably, almost asleep with weariness after some quick bandaging.
Artemis
GM, 797 posts
Mon 19 Feb 2018
at 15:45
  • msg #49

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

ooc: I'm going to be working under the assumption that Bryon is coming too. If for some reason I'm wrong feel free to speak up and I'll edit it later.

It is a day later and finally Raina is ready to start the journey. You are able to find some caves to take shelter in and Althol, Halek (who has finally returned) and Loden will be staying behind to watch over your bodies. The boy dares not go with you for fear he will attract too much attention, whatever that means.

Raina has you all lie in a circle on your backs after drinking a truly awful liquid she has been brewing for some six hours or so. Tanzy's body is laid next to you in a similar position and then Raina's velvety voice starts to drone on in a strange, beautiful little tune that she hums over and over again. She bids you close your eyes and let yourselves drift off in the sound, which seems to carry on for hours and hours though in truth it is only a few minutes. Your bodies start to feel heavy, as though weighed down with bricks, getting heavier and heavier until you find you cannot move a muscle. It is very disconcerting and you feel trapped within your own bodies without the ability to even blink. You fight the feeling of panic but Halek murmurs that it's alright and the humming takes over again, relaxing you further and further until at last you sink into blackness. This is all very different for Raknesh, who came to the underworld a different way the first time, but as you all open your eyes again you find yourselves standing in a forest of leafless trees, a cold snowy ground at your feet. You are all completely naked and without weapons. The buzz of the strange little song still sounds in your ears distantly but Raina is next to you, shaking her head apologetically. Sorry, it is difficult to bring so many at once. I didn't have the strength to bring our things with us she sighs. The cold ground feels quite real beneath your feet and you wonder if it's possible to freeze to death here. Prizzard, you're surprised to find your missing hand is once more intact.ooc: Roll a listen please

Tanzy: pm
This message was last edited by the GM at 15:52, Mon 19 Feb 2018.
Prizzard
player, 625 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Mon 19 Feb 2018
at 16:21
  • msg #50

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Prizzard is mostly unabashed by the sudden nudity, though not entirely oblivious to social standards either. For the second moment though, he seems more interested in his arm, flexing it like it was only sore all this time. "Makes a certain amount of sense." He was sure to keep his eyes on the womens faces when necessary, and on the scenery any other time.

rolled 15 using 1d20-2.  Listen
This message was last edited by the player at 05:14, Tue 20 Feb 2018.
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 494 posts
hp:139/156
Mon 19 Feb 2018
at 20:26
  • msg #51

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Raknesh had tried to prepare his mind for the transfer, pointlessly as the travel was completely different from the first time.  And he wasn't sure which way he hated most...

"This is... unexpected..." he said as they ended up naked.
His rigorous training didn't include how to keep one's composure in such situation, but as Prizzard looked barely affected, he did his best to look as composed as he should... but avoided looking too much in Raina and Bryon's direction.

Again he felt the strange feeling of missing part of himself as he is cut of Rocky.

All this troubled him and he tried to materialize his weapon, hoping to regain his focus by concentrating on the blade.
Tanzy
player, 286 posts
Tue 20 Feb 2018
at 04:51
  • msg #52

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Pm
Artemis
GM, 798 posts
Thu 22 Feb 2018
at 15:39
  • msg #53

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

ooc: I rolled Bryon's listen for her just for time's sake.

Raina, sensing Raknesh's discomfort, tries her best to cover herself with her hair and arms, looking slightly amused as she does so. I forget how nudity affects you humans she chuckles. Don't worry. We'll be clothed again soon. Follow me. She proceeds to walk, the snow coming up past her feet, and yours too. It's quite uncomfortable and you all find yourselves shivering though Raina seems unaffected by the cold.

Raknesh, you are able to materialize your mind blade with minimal effort, though you have a feeling it won't always be this easy. For now though, it is quite a comfort to have it at your disposal. Poor Prizzard though, has absolutely nothing.

Bryon hears nothing, but the rest of you notice an odd little whistling sound in the distance. There's something slightly eerie about it and Raina immediately takes notice, her face paling. We need to move. Now. I know someone who will help us but if the whistler catches us...Run! She takes her own advice, all attempts at modesty gone as she tears off up the snowy hill in front of you. The whistling grows nearer, a high pitched yet almost musical sound, trilling this way and that, seemingly coming from everywhere and nowhere at once. Not a single other sound is heard and by now Bryon finally notices it too. Goosebumps rise on your naked flesh as the sound grows closer but Raina drives you on with shouts and instruction to hurry. The fear in her eyes is almost as disconcerting as the whistling itself and it's difficult to run without slipping but you speed on anyway.

At last there is a house in the distance, a small stone cottage with a snow covered roof and a smoking chimney puffing merrily into the winter air. There! We need to go there! Raina pants.

ooc: Roll a general constitution check to see how well you run/evade this thing. You see absolutely nothing though so it's hard to know what you're running from.

Tanzy: pm
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 495 posts
hp:139/156
Thu 22 Feb 2018
at 17:05
  • msg #54

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

The strange, eerie and increasingly disturbing sound didn't help Raknesh to focus on Raina's instruction. He really missed Rocky's ability to guide him even in complete darkness.

constitution check 12.  I have a bad feeling about this
Prizzard
player, 626 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Thu 22 Feb 2018
at 22:14
  • msg #55

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Something about running from a predator in a cold, dark place energizes Prizzard. He keeps quiet and keeps his usual speed down to remain following.

rolled 21 using 1d20+3.  Constitution
This message was last edited by the player at 22:15, Thu 22 Feb 2018.
Tanzy
player, 287 posts
Fri 23 Feb 2018
at 03:24
  • msg #56

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Pm
Bryon
player, 179 posts
Warlock
HP62/62 AC17
Sat 24 Feb 2018
at 14:14
  • msg #57

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Can you please make rolls for me? I am on Kindle only at this point.
Artemis
GM, 799 posts
Mon 26 Feb 2018
at 17:44
  • msg #58

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Raknesh is clearly the lagger, and though it's tempting to leave him, such is the fear the whistling instills, you stay round your friend. You never did ask Raina what happens if you die here, but you have a feeling it's bad.

Meanwhile, Raina shrieks and urges you on, about ready to drag Raknesh herself but it would do very little good. At last, seeing there's nothing else for it, she stops, legs wide and knees slightly bent, facing where the whistling is coming from. She looks ready to brace herself against something, her violet glow of power appearing in both hands. Run to the house and don't look back! You understand me?! There's nothing any of you can do to help me. Now, go. NOW!!! Her voice is a mixture of fear and command and her face is so set that you almost feel intimidated yourself looking at her. She doesn't look back at you, just waits for whatever is coming. The whistling grows louder, ever louder until it's all you can do not to collapse in the snow and cover your ears. She meets the noise with a scream of her own, a primal, challenging sound as the snow swirls about her. Even should you try to help her, you'll find yourselves unable to. A wall of invisible force blocks your way. Even through all of this, you still do not see the whistler but Raina must see something for her rage and braveness melt away into pure, abject terror. Desperately, she lets loose bolt after bolt of violet lightning but it does no good. The whistling is deafening, all encompassing. There is nothing but the noise and the snow spraying everywhere as some unseen thing crashes down in front of the woman. And then, as soon as you blink, she's suddenly and completely gone. The whistling is no more, and there is no sign of Raina.

Tanzy: pm
Prizzard
player, 627 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Tue 27 Feb 2018
at 05:52
  • msg #59

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

As the fear is so strong, Prizzard would slow for a moment and pick up Raknesh, if he feels healthy enough here. His encumbered speed will be 30, so keeping up shouldn't be a problem. I don't know if this changes your outcome, but it would be my response had I had time.

Up to 266lbs: Medium Encumberance, no change in DEX, -3 Armor Check penalty where applicable.
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 498 posts
hp:139/156
Wed 28 Feb 2018
at 18:06
  • msg #60

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Raknesh struggled to keep his usual pace in the cold and was thankful for Prizzard's help, especially after their last predicament.

"I hope she managed to escape" he said, panting, as they moved closer and closer to the house.
"Because I have no idea how we are supposed to go back without her..."
Tanzy
player, 288 posts
Thu 1 Mar 2018
at 06:43
  • msg #61

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

PM
Artemis
GM, 802 posts
Tue 6 Mar 2018
at 14:09
  • msg #62

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

You make it to the cottage. The whistler is gone thankfully, but your stress is heightened thanks to Raina's disappearance. The cottage before you beckons invitingly. If Raina wanted you to come here, hopefully that meant it was safe...

Before you can even knock, the door opens and a tiny old lady, hunched with age and frailty, stands in the doorway, looking at you with glittering beady black eyes. You stink of life she makes a face. Give me one good reason I shouldn't rectify your smell right now? A snap of my fingers would make you as dead as the rest of this place you know. And it's rude to walk around naked in someone else's yard by the way she eyes all of you with an arched brow.

Tanzy:
Prizzard
player, 630 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Tue 6 Mar 2018
at 15:14
  • msg #63

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

"It's not our first choice. Raina had trouble bringing us here and now she's dealing with some whistling monster." Prizzard attempted to act casual, but he clearly doesn't have an affinity for people skills. It sounds like a hasty summary rather than any attempt at diplomacy or real conversation.
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 499 posts
hp:139/156
Tue 6 Mar 2018
at 18:14
  • msg #64

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Raknesh still had trouble getting his second wind and, for the moment, was happy to let Prizzard do the talking. He was, however, ready to intervene should the situation turn bad, as it often did...
Artemis
GM, 804 posts
Mon 12 Mar 2018
at 20:55
  • msg #65

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Her eyes go wide at mention of Raina and the monster and she immediately looks at the yard frantically. Seeing nothing she ushers you inside. Raina you say!? What happened? Did she escape?! The worry on her face is evident and as she leads you inside she opens a large creaky chest in the parlor and starts rummaging through a pile of worn clothes, tossing them in a heap on the floor. We must stay inside until it goes away. But tell me you naked fools, did she escape or not!? Who are you!? She gestures a bony hand to the pile, indicating you should put them on. Meanwhile, you get a good look at the house. It has stone walls and floors with cozy overstuffed furniture that is in good condition despite obviously being old. A cauldron of something that smells wonderful burns in the fireplace and there are herbs drying on strings across the mantle.
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 500 posts
hp:139/156
Wed 14 Mar 2018
at 18:39
  • msg #66

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

"We are friends of Raina" started Raknesh.
"I am Raknesh and this is Prizzard"

He shivered while getting inside the clothes.

"I have no idea if she managed to escape, nor do we know anything about the thing she faced.  We are not used to this world, but had to enter to save a friend.

I just hope we didn't lose one to, maybe, get the other..."

Prizzard
player, 631 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Wed 14 Mar 2018
at 22:32
  • msg #67

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Prizzard nods and dresses, looking around the odd house, clearly curious.
Tanzy
player, 289 posts
Fri 16 Mar 2018
at 06:52
  • msg #68

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

PM
Artemis
GM, 805 posts
Tue 20 Mar 2018
at 22:00
  • msg #69

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

The witch listens with an impatient frown. Well, did you see her get ripped to itty bitty pieces? Because if not, she may be alive. You'd know it if the whistler got her. They'd be finding parts for miles... she shudders. And I suppose I'll have to take you at your word. Raina always had a soft heart, never knew where she got it, certainly not from me or my son she makes a face. Soft or not, she is my granddaughter and I won't be pleased if you got her killed. Not pleased at all. Now, let's sit a spell and have some tea and then we'll go out and check for her. If I can't find any evidence of her death, I may let you live. Or whatever you want to call this. Otherwise...well I've found my meat for my cookpot tonight! She breaks into a wide, chilling smile. You notice now that her teeth are alarmingly sharp.

Tanzy: PM
Prizzard
player, 632 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Wed 21 Mar 2018
at 08:33
  • msg #70

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

The temporary truce and darker nature of the woman sink in before the implications of this family tree. Curiosity shines in his eyes, but his thoughts fail to generate words for a few moments. Of course, a piece of his mind tries to dredge up any memories related to this mother of Death. He seems on the verge of a question and will ask if nobody else does..

rolled 8,27 using d20-2,d20+16.  Wisdom, Arcana
Tanzy
player, 290 posts
Thu 22 Mar 2018
at 04:45
  • msg #71

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Pm
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 501 posts
hp:139/156
Fri 23 Mar 2018
at 17:36
  • msg #72

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

While getting clothed, Raknesh wondered once more what kind of strange family that was, and how in the hell they got tangled in this family reunion.

At least, this time, it was not someone intend on killing them...yet...
Bryon
player, 180 posts
Warlock
HP62/62 AC17
Sat 24 Mar 2018
at 01:19
  • msg #73

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Bryon continued to just watch from the sidelines, this was not her show and she did not intend to steal it.
Artemis
GM, 807 posts
Mon 26 Mar 2018
at 18:33
  • msg #74

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

The witch hums a mysterious little tune as she puts a kettle over the fire, directing you all to have a seat while she busies herself readying the tea things. You sit on the patchwork sofa and she puts out a clay plate with several honey cakes on it, as well as cream and sugar for the tea. The humming continues softly and the more you listen to it the more it reminds you of the tune Raina hummed to get you here in the first place. It has a mesmerizing, almost enchanting effect and you feel sleepy, your lids heavy and the air warm about you. How do you take your tea? she smiles with amusement, clearly aware of the effect she's having on you.

ooc: Please roll fort saves.


Tanzy: pm
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 502 posts
hp:139/156
Mon 26 Mar 2018
at 18:36
  • msg #75

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

fortitude... Raknesh's biggest weakness ^^
20:35, Today: Secret Roll: Raknesh Kaltash rolled 18 using 1d20+6.  fortitude.

Bryon
player, 181 posts
Warlock
HP62/62 AC17
Mon 26 Mar 2018
at 18:41
  • msg #76

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Roll = 20
Prizzard
player, 634 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Mon 26 Mar 2018
at 19:26
  • msg #77

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

rolled 28 using 1d20+12.  Fortitude
Tanzy
player, 291 posts
Tue 27 Mar 2018
at 08:09
  • msg #78

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

PM
Artemis
GM, 808 posts
Thu 29 Mar 2018
at 13:21
  • msg #79

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

You manage to fight the sleepiness but Raknesh comes pretty close to succumbing a time or two. Meanwhile Prizzard asks the woman of her son, lord death as he calls him. She looks amused at the moniker. He does insist on silly titles I suppose she chuckles. It's not far off but I always called him Damek, least until he got old enough and surly enough to put on airs. She turns to look at you all, tea things at the ready. Still awake eh? How bothersome. Alright, it looks like you get to keep your feet for now. I do so love a good fleshy foot with my tea she smiles at the memory, looking bloody terrifying with her sharp teeth. Oh well, I suppose Raina would be peeved with me anyway, provided you aren't lying to me of course she adds with a wag of her finger. Alright, wake up and have some cake then. I can always harvest you later if you prove untrustworthy. We'll go out and look for Raina after our tea. Don't worry, it's not drugged. I don't need that sort of thing if you haven't noticed she laughs. It's incredible how civil and horrifying she can be at once. Fortunately the effects of her little song are soon wearing off and Raknesh in particular worries how close he came to losing his feet. Would any of you have been able to stop her?

Tanzy: pm
Prizzard
player, 635 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Thu 29 Mar 2018
at 14:02
  • msg #80

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Momentarily uncomfortable with the strange host, he takes a moment to regain his courage to speak. Prizzard applies rarely-seen manners with the tea and cakes while keeping his tone softer and more civil than usual. "Damek and I have had a few run-ins, actually. Had I known he was of such high birth I would have been much more hesitant to anger him so. Actually managed to seal him in a companion he posessed in order to kill us all. Not that we have done anything to intentionally make ourselves a target, it's the woman he works for who set him against us." He starts carefully but will soon speak easily if she proves conversational. He will try to avoid mentionong Halek at all and only give the name of Shaelis if directly probed for it.
Tanzy
player, 292 posts
Fri 30 Mar 2018
at 06:49
  • msg #81

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

PM
Artemis
GM, 809 posts
Thu 5 Apr 2018
at 21:53
  • msg #82

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

The woman frowns, confused, then laughs. Oh you must mean my other son! No, Damek is lord death as he calls himself, and he very much still resides here. My other son foolishly decided to live as a mortal, centuries ago. Just like Raina decided to do, the half wit she frowns unhappily. All the best ones leave me for some reason. Anyway, I've lost track of him until recently but then he wasn't exactly alive for some time if memory serves. I'm sure he's making a right mess of things for you, he's good at that! Of all the things he did though, I will say he married well. she adds with a laugh again. Alright, we've lingered long enough. Shall we go look for our Raina? Remember, if the whistler got her, you'll all be in my belly tonight!

ooc: Go ahead and make your responses and also roll search/spot checks.

Tanzy: pm
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 503 posts
hp:139/156
Sat 7 Apr 2018
at 13:26
  • msg #83

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Another son?  He married well? To whom? The woman at the beginning of all their trouble?  All those family maters were getting complicated.

Where the hell did Halek fit into this...

You appears to have a complicated family tree. He began.
Would you be kind enough to tell us more while we search for Raina, to prevent any other confusion on our part.

As they searched, he felt even more the absence of rocky. It was unusual for him to be so far from the shinny fragment of his soul.

spot 37
search 4 . . .  well, his strengths and weaknesses are quite obvious.
his training focused on being one with the world, not looking at little details ^^

Prizzard
player, 636 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Sat 7 Apr 2018
at 19:04
  • msg #84

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

rolled 14,10 using d20,d20-2.  Search, Spot
Tanzy
player, 293 posts
Mon 9 Apr 2018
at 08:04
  • msg #85

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Pm
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Artemis
GM, 810 posts
Mon 9 Apr 2018
at 21:07
  • msg #86

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

The witch smiles at Raknesh's confusion. I suppose we do have a complicated little family. You see, I bore two sons. They have no father, I didn't need one. Always been proud of that she laughs. I'm probably just about the only creature out there that doesn't need a mate, even Shae needed one! Anyway, one son became the ruler of death, as you well know. The other lived here for a while but tired of his brother's rule and left to the world of mortals. Mortal or not, he lived a lot longer than you puny folk, and eventually his devotion to the goddess Shae caught her eye. He did quite a few nasty things for her you know. She revealed herself to him eventually and they paired, creating my grandson, Halek. What a disappointment he was! All that potential, wasted! He's just like Raina! she shakes her head. I lost track of Halek after he killed himself centuries ago. Rumor has it he was reborn in mortal flesh, but I've not sensed him. Probably knows I'd squish him if I did. Hmph. And of course you know Raina, daughter of death as we like to say. She's also a disappointment, but I can't help but love her anyway, the fool girl. She's probably the only one I ever did love come to think of it. Which is why you'd better hope she's alive! she finishes with sudden harshness.

Prizzard looks around with little success but Raknesh spots something unusual not far from where you parted with Raina. As you near you discover a scorched circle of black, as though the ground was burned up in a perfect circle. The witch sees this and laughs. Ha! You lot are lucky aren't you? You're safe from the cookfire tonight! Her father's got her!

Tanzy: pm
Bryon
player, 182 posts
Warlock
HP62/62 AC17
Tue 10 Apr 2018
at 17:51
  • msg #87

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Bryon followed along grudgingly.
Tanzy
player, 294 posts
Tue 17 Apr 2018
at 04:36
  • msg #88

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

PM
Prizzard
player, 637 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Tue 17 Apr 2018
at 04:55
  • msg #89

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

"To be so involved with your descendents and still be alive is a miracle indeed. Limbs and worse have been lost, but to learn the parentage of our friends and foes sheds a new light on the subject, (insert a favored, respectful honorific title given to this "woman"). Your opinions of your descendents and their connections have been enlightening as well."

Such tact and respect may seem out of place, but any arcanist or criminal must eventually learn some basic diplomacy and civility to survive the politics of power. Also, Sonnenixxus may have taught some manners over time, which he begrudgingly recalls for the moment.
Artemis
GM, 811 posts
Tue 17 Apr 2018
at 13:04
  • msg #90

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

The witch smiles at Prizzard's words. Just call me motherwitch. It is my title and I have no other name. I was the first and I daresay I shall be the last, to wield magic. It is my life's blood. But enough about me. Come, we have much to plan if we are to free Raina. Her father is quite wroth with her betrayal and he'll have some nasty things in store for her. But you can't very well go unequipped as you are. Hm...I'll point you to the lake and you can deal with Vivian. If she thinks you worthy she may be willing to lend you a few things. Can't fight empty handed eh? she grins. Keep in mind though, getting to her will be tricky. There are things there that would try to lure you away. Not to mention  you have to go to the center of the lake, the very center mind you, and cut a hole in the ice. Then you have to swim down to the bottom before you drown. And if you do drown, I'm afraid that's it my dearies. she shakes her head.

Tanzy: pm
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 504 posts
hp:139/156
Wed 18 Apr 2018
at 11:19
  • msg #91

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

"I am never disarmed" said Rakesh as he summoned his weapon.

"But we are, indeed, under equipped."

His face went visibly paler at the mention of swimming, being lured away and drowning.

"Not again..."
he muttered with a point of anguish.
Prizzard
player, 638 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Wed 18 Apr 2018
at 12:13
  • msg #92

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

"We each use some form of supernatural power, two of us arcane magic." He gestures to himself and Byron "It seems quite difficult to use here. As thanks for your hospitality and assistance, I can offer spells I have created myself, though you likely already know similar ones."
Bryon
player, 183 posts
Warlock
HP62/62 AC17
Wed 18 Apr 2018
at 14:25
  • msg #93

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Bryon nodded but did not speak.
Tanzy
player, 295 posts
Wed 18 Apr 2018
at 20:05
  • msg #94

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

PM
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Artemis
GM, 814 posts
Tue 24 Apr 2018
at 20:21
  • msg #95

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

The motherwitch listens with amusement at Raknesh's despair, chuckling outwardly. Don't like water eh? Don't blame you there. Your best bet is to drop an anchor through the ice after you cut through it. You can at least grip it on the way down so you don't drift off. I suppose I'll help you a bit, considering you are going to rescue my granddaughter she muses.

At Prizzard's words she looks tickled. Oh aren't you adorable!? Well isn't that sweet, offering me your wisdom the grin turns wider, a mixture of laughter and genuine pleasure. I'm starting to be glad I didn't eat you folk after all. But magic wise, you'll be limited here. Especially you she nods to Prizzard. You nearly burned yourself out, I can smell it on you. The sizzle of too much power wielded at once. It will be a while before you can do anything dear boy, but Vivian will help give you something to tide you over I think. Yes. Of course, we'll have to get a treat for her first. Can't ask for something for nothing you know. Tell me, how squeamish are you lot? she frowns.


Tanzy: pm
Tanzy
player, 296 posts
Wed 25 Apr 2018
at 04:49
  • msg #96

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

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Prizzard
player, 639 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Wed 25 Apr 2018
at 07:47
  • msg #97

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

"I can manage anything absolutely required." He remembers his most terrible gambles, the most recent being the black powder, the loss oh his arm, and many more in the past. Assuming she reads minds at some small level, he keeps these thoughts at the surface.
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 505 posts
hp:139/156
Wed 25 Apr 2018
at 17:50
  • msg #98

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Raknesh did his best to regain his composure, not willing to be taunted again.

"We have many lives in jeopardy which depend on our success.  We are ready to risk everything that has to be done, or nearly so." he added as an after thought, not willing to get stuck with an evil deed to do.
Artemis
GM, 815 posts
Thu 26 Apr 2018
at 21:51
  • msg #99

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found



The motherwitch looks satisfied and eyes Prizzard with a particular nod, and you get the feeling that perhaps she really can read your thoughts, what with the expression she's giving you. It's hard to be certain, though you wouldn't put it past her.

Alright. Let's go gather a grindle. They're her favorite you know. They have breeding grounds a few miles from here, we should get lucky. They like the snow. Come along then. She proceeds to adjust her ratty old shawl and then tromps off with the vigor of a much younger woman.

As you follow her, you get a chance to truly appreciate the world around you. So this is the underworld. You could almost believe you were in any of the forests back home, save the air is still and heavy, unnaturally so. You feel every muscle on edge, every sense at the ready, not that there's much to sense. Just miles and miles of empty dead forest, the bare branches covered in snow and no signs of life anywhere. She seems to know where she's going, leading you wordlessly though at one point she stiffens and cranes her head as though to hear something. After a long, still moment she seems satisfied and relaxes, though for that moment you see a look of fear in her eyes. I think it turned off... she mutters, half to herself. I hope. We'd better make this quick. It's probably mad Raina got away from him. You realize she must mean the whistler, but none of you heard anything in the least.

Eventually you reach a clearing where the snow is particularly thick and sloping hills rise around you, all buried of course. Alright, I'm not going to do this for you. I can smell them all around us. Find one and catch it. Leave it alive though, Vivian likes her treats fresh.

ooc: Roll a spot check please

Tanzy: pm
Prizzard
player, 640 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Fri 27 Apr 2018
at 07:12
  • msg #100

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Prizzard seems to get a piece or dust or snow in his eye. "For those of us without unarmed experience, stick to knees, elbows, and teeth. Or so my father told me." He does not seem confident and seems to be thinking more than looking when he gets the debris out.

rolled -1 using 1d20-2.  Spot
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 506 posts
hp:139/156
Fri 27 Apr 2018
at 14:29
  • msg #101

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

In this, at least, Raknesh could prove his worth.

Even without Rocky's help, he is talented scout.  But this strange land appears to somewhat dull his senses.
spot 18
Tanzy
player, 297 posts
Sun 29 Apr 2018
at 06:00
  • msg #102

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

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Artemis
GM, 816 posts
Mon 30 Apr 2018
at 21:09
  • msg #103

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

ooc: Hahahaha! I don't know why I find that so funny Prizzard

IC;
Fortunately Raknesh has better luck, and he sees the outline of a form hiding in the actual snow itself, lying on its back and looking up at the sky. It is human in form but completely hairless and with only eyes, no other facial features. The skin is pure white, matching the color of the snow exactly. You get the feeling it could match whatever it wanted to, such is the exactness of the color.

The motherwitch smirks at Raknesh's gaze, clearly seeing the same creature. It will stay like that until it's sure you've seen it. If you want a decent chance you'll have to be sneaky. At least they are relatively weak. Should be easy enough if you can catch it.

ooc: Go ahead and make the appropriate rolls. I recommend move silently and perhaps a grapple or whatever  you think would be best. You could also point it out to Prizzard and he could reroll for another chance at spotting it.

Tanzy pm:
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 507 posts
hp:139/156
Tue 1 May 2018
at 07:14
  • msg #104

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Raknesh noded, averting his eyes has to not let the creature know it had been spotted.

He moved toward Prizzard and gave him some information, advising him to look a bit beyond before 'passing over' the area and continuing further.

He also decided to use his mind link power. With this telapatic link created, he could give more information to spot the creature too.

'I am not suited for grappling attempts, but you seems to be better at it.  Or maybe you have some means to stop it?

If I had 8 hours,I could attune my mindblade to do non lethal damage, but I fear we don't have that time...'

Prizzard
player, 641 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Tue 1 May 2018
at 07:56
  • msg #105

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

"All I have is my speed and strength now, you must have noticed by now what I lack in many aspects. Perhaps the trickiest one of us has a better idea than just tackling an unknown creature."

rolled 11 using 1d20.  re-spot plus assist. Prizzard is unlikely to notice an emtire burning forest some days
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Raknesh Kaltash
player, 508 posts
hp:139/156
Tue 1 May 2018
at 09:14
  • msg #106

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

OOC Byron is of course included in the mindlink
Tanzy
player, 298 posts
Wed 2 May 2018
at 19:27
  • msg #107

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

PM
Artemis
GM, 816 posts
Thu 3 May 2018
at 13:41
  • msg #108

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Prizzard is at least looking in the right direction, though he doesn't know it. Try as he might, he can't seem to spot the camouflaged creature. The motherwitch watches with patient amusement, chuckling slightly to herself. Are you lot always this skittish? It's just a grindle. They're fast but they are weak. The way you act, you'd think you were after a hunaik or a dromak! Whatever these strange names are, clearly they are meant to mean something intimidating.

ooc: If you want you can roll two more times for Prizzard to spot but after that the Grindle is going to get spooked and try to make a break for it. Raknesh can of course go for it himself if Prizzard fails, and Bryon can of course give it a shot too. If she doesn't get a chance to post by next week though I'll just roll for her.

Tanzy Pm
This message had punctuation tweaked by the GM at 13:41, Thu 03 May 2018.
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 509 posts
hp:139/156
Thu 3 May 2018
at 14:52
  • msg #109

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

OOC: could Raknesh use his mind arrow to deal non letal damage? I'm not sure it can be done with arrows...
Prizzard
player, 642 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Thu 3 May 2018
at 16:51
  • msg #110

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

"We are not from this plane and do not know its creatures, and anything you call weak may be able to kill us with little effort." He tries to keep it light and add a casual smile, but his hardness shows somewhat anyway. He's ready to take off at a run at any sign from Raknesh.

rolled 13,16 using 1d20.  re-spot plus assist 2,3

The -4 penalty would in this case just simulate aiming for the smaller targets of arms/legs. Painful, but generally not lethal (barring infection)

Bryon
player, 184 posts
Warlock
HP62/62 AC17
Thu 3 May 2018
at 19:09
  • msg #111

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Spot roll =1
Tanzy
player, 299 posts
Mon 7 May 2018
at 04:57
  • msg #112

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

PM
Artemis
GM, 817 posts
Tue 8 May 2018
at 21:01
  • msg #113

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

ooc: Hm....good question Raknesh. Arrows do seem like something one couldn't control as well so probably not. Sorry!! Maybe when you level up next though we'll have to make a feat for you that enables that or something because it would really come in handy.

The with laughs at Prizzard's comment. True enough boy. True enough. But Grindles really are nothing, I promise. They're weaker then babies! Well...sort of. Go on, give it a try at least! she shoos you with her hands.

By now the Grindle is starting to suspect something and you see it start to stir. Fortunately Prizzard spots it this time, though poor Bryon is completely oblivious.

ooc: Ok, go ahead and try whatever you think is best but if you don't roll something in a second he's going to book it. Good luck! And Bryon can try too when it starts to move, because she'll see him by then, though there will be a penalty. So basically you can try something now and if it doesn't work, you get a second chance when he starts to run at which point Bryon can roll. Hopefully that makes sense.

Tanzy: pm
Prizzard
player, 643 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Wed 9 May 2018
at 08:33
  • msg #114

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

"Seems our method is chosen. I may need a hand." Right after the thought he took off at a sprint for the grindle. Rather than try for a flying tackle when in range, he'll be careful to keep his feet under him when trying to grab the creature.


rolled 21 using 1d20+14.  Touch Attack to initiate Grapple.
rolled 30 using 1d20+14.  Grapple before size modifier.

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Raknesh Kaltash
player, 510 posts
hp:139/156
Wed 9 May 2018
at 11:24
  • msg #115

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Raknesh rushed too, his mindblade taking the form of a big bastard sword as he planned to use it to knock their target down, although he really wasn't used to this kind of weapon.

charge if in range, if not running speed 40)
13:23, Today: Secret Roll: Raknesh Kaltash rolled 17,12,4,9 using d20+8,d10+3,d6,2d6.  -4 for non lethal.

Tanzy
player, 300 posts
Wed 9 May 2018
at 21:40
  • msg #116

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

PM [Private to Artemis: “Relax,” Tanzy muttered to Perkins as she finally hoisted herself up to the top of the mountain. “I told you climbing wouldn’t be a problem. Would have been easier without this ridiculous dress...” frowning she attempted to brush some of the dirt off of the impractical outfit, trying to ignore how much her hands shook from exhaustion. “I don’t suppose you can tell me where the doors will take me?” Even as she spoke she strode over to the doorway on the right and cautiously opened it.
Artemis
GM, 819 posts
Sun 13 May 2018
at 01:41
  • msg #117

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

For once it seems the witch has not overestimated you, and to your surprise between the two of you, you're able to subdue the grindle with little fuss. Raknesh knocks it down successfully and Prizzard grapples it. It's surprisingly weakened by the attack, barely conscious from such a little skirmish, but as it comes unblended from the snow, you get a better look at it. It's human in form, hairless and naked and without genitalia that you can see. Just this humanoid thing with wide, frightened eyes and no other features. However, it is just human looking enough for you to feel a little uncertain sacrificing it to this Vivien woman. It gives an odd, mouth-less squeal and its eyes roll around wildly. It is terrified. The mother-witch laughs. See! I told you it would be no fuss. Now, drag it along with you and we'll give it to Vivien. Nice and fresh!

Tanzy:pm
Prizzard
player, 644 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Sun 13 May 2018
at 08:14
  • msg #118

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Prizzard holds its wrists together behind it and raises it to its feet to walk as led.
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 511 posts
hp:139/156
Sun 13 May 2018
at 10:15
  • msg #119

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

This time Raknesh was happy Rocky had not come, for the Crystal could have read the creature's mind and communicated it's thought to them.
And it would only make things more difficult...

Doing his best not to think too much about it, he followed Prizzard, making sure it would not escape.
Tanzy
player, 301 posts
Mon 14 May 2018
at 07:09
  • msg #120

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Pm
Bryon
player, 185 posts
Warlock
HP62/62 AC17
Tue 15 May 2018
at 10:49
  • msg #121

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

"Huzzah!" Bryon cried at the wonderful spectacle.
Artemis
GM, 820 posts
Tue 15 May 2018
at 22:07
  • msg #122

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Dragging the poor Grindle is a nuisance. At times it goes completely limp and you must heft its body weight and others it frantically thrashes and squeals, only to give up and go limp again in despair. It's getting to the point that you almost can't wait to give it to this Vivien so that it will stop making you feel so sorry for it!

Meanwhile the witch happily leads you along, chattering away about this and that, and of course only half of it making sense considering her world is so foreign to you. At last you get to the lake she has mentioned before and she leads you to the center of it and bids you to start chipping away at it. She conjures some tools and it is arduous work but at last you make it through the foot thick ice to the black water beneath. She then takes a thread from her shawl and pulls with gusto as it endlessly unravels, yet it never seems to diminish the garment. Then she takes the ensuing wad and throws it into the water at which point you see it straighten and thicken, turning into stiff rope. There now. That has attached itself to the bottom of the lake. I suggest you hold onto it and don't you dare let go now or I may not decide it's worth it to go after you. I'll take the Grindle I suppose, so you don't have to bother with it, though I do hate getting wet. she says with a sigh. I'll take the rear. Someone go first she gestures impatiently.

ooc: Ok, swim checks...you do get a hefty bonus from the rope though at least! And the DC will be pretty low. Good luck....

Tanzy: pm
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 512 posts
hp:139/156
Wed 16 May 2018
at 14:13
  • msg #123

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Oh boy... swim 7
Raknesh decided to go first... that way he could be saved by Prizzard should he fail to overcome his recent drowning fear...
Bryon
player, 187 posts
Warlock
HP62/62 AC17
Thu 17 May 2018
at 21:29
  • msg #124

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Bryon did one of her little dances and done in. She could swim as easily as walk, and breath water.

swimming the river Styx
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Prizzard
player, 646 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Fri 18 May 2018
at 01:41
  • msg #125

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Prizzard held the wrists tight together, high enough to be uncomfortable when walking anf quite painful if the creature tried to fall or slouch.

Despite his childhood and strength, Prizzard found himself struggling with the cold water.

rolled 7 using 1d20+5.  Swim
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Tanzy
player, 302 posts
Fri 18 May 2018
at 20:48
  • msg #126

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

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Artemis
GM, 821 posts
Wed 23 May 2018
at 20:05
  • msg #127

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

ooc: Wow. You guys are lucky the DC on this thing is 7. That's all I can say.

The going is absolutely horrid for all but Bryon, who thankfully is there to make sure you both make it, helping often.

The shock of the cold water makes your muscles stiffen and spasm, and it's very difficult to hold your breath and keep your teeth from chattering at once. The rope is literally a lifesaver. Without it you'd drown. Pure and simple. Even as you follow it into darkness, pulling yourselves deeper and deeper down and wondering just where the bottom is, you can't help but think you've just committed a very slow and unpleasant suicide.

Just as you seem fit to burst, and the icy water threatens to slip into your lungs, you suddenly feel a warm sensation and you fall, flailing for the rope but not expecting gravity to take such an unexpected effect. You land on a smooth marble floor and as you look around you, you discover yourselves in a massive chamber, the water above kept at bay by an invisible force. The chamber is filled with fine, plush furniture, wardrobes, shelves, mirrors, all stuffed to the brim with beautiful things that have taken up a great deal of the space. In the center a blue flame burns, clearly magical in origin, and on a burgundy stuffed chaise you see a woman in white lying sleepily. Her raven black hair falls about her and she stares at you as though unsure if you're worth getting up for.
I was just drifting off to sleep. You'd better have a good reason for interrupting me she says softly.

Tanzy: pm
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Tanzy
player, 303 posts
Thu 24 May 2018
at 20:58
  • msg #128

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

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Artemis
GM, 822 posts
Thu 24 May 2018
at 22:05
  • msg #129

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Tanzy: pm
Bryon
player, 188 posts
Warlock
HP62/62 AC17
Thu 24 May 2018
at 23:48
  • msg #130

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Byron was about to go back for the others, but thought better of it. She stood back and watched, not saying anything.
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 513 posts
hp:139/156
Fri 25 May 2018
at 05:02
  • msg #131

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Raknesh had, in the past, really enjoyed water.
Now he was starting to wonder if he would ever swim again...

But his thoughts were interrupted as they fell on the ground.

It was not what he was expecting, to say the least.

"We need your help, but did not come here, disturbing your tranquility, empty ended."
Prizzard
player, 647 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Fri 25 May 2018
at 12:19
  • msg #132

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Only those watching closely could tell that Prizzard made an effort to land on something other than his face, wet hands and numb arms not even slowing his descent.

rolled 3 using 1d20+2.  balance/acrobatics

Just going to take a moment catching my breath, if Im concious, before making an attempt to stand or even roll over.
Tanzy
player, 304 posts
Fri 25 May 2018
at 16:05
  • msg #133

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

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Artemis
GM, 824 posts
Tue 29 May 2018
at 21:14
  • msg #134

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Prizzard does indeed land hard, and it takes the wind from him, though thankfully that's the worst of it.

The woman, Vivien, eyes you all and lazily moves to a sitting position before standing tall and stretching as though she'd been asleep for centuries. For all you know in this odd place, she had.

A moment later the motherwitch emerges, landing gracefully with the Grindle, who struggles madly. Vivien eyes the woman with interest. Hm....that's not for me is it? she sounds hopeful. Raina's grandmother laughs and throws the grindle to the ground where it lays twitching, as if too afraid to move. Of course! I know better than to come without bribes. Now, these mortals need your help. Think you could fit them with a few things to borrow? My granddaughter has gotten herself into trouble.

Vivien listens with interest. Not Raina? Oh I do miss our little chats. Hm...let me see if they are worth the effort...Though I'll take the grindle either way you know. She then turns to the three of you and gestures for you to gather together. Then, without saying anything aloud, you individually hear her voice in your minds, hypnotic and enchanting. I like to know a little about the people I aid. It helps me give you the right equipment. What dark little secrets do you hold? I must know what mettle flows through your veins...

ooc: Roll a will save.

Tanzy: pm
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Prizzard
player, 648 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Wed 30 May 2018
at 04:55
  • msg #135

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

PM
Tanzy
player, 305 posts
Wed 30 May 2018
at 08:14
  • msg #136

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

PM
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 514 posts
hp:139/156
Wed 30 May 2018
at 14:08
  • msg #137

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

pm
Artemis
GM, 826 posts
Tue 5 Jun 2018
at 15:37
  • msg #138

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

You feel a coldness wash over you and then the most piercing headache you've ever experienced pounds in your heads. At first you are alarmed but she merely watches you, a look of concentration on her face, though it's all you can do not to vomit from the pain. She smiles at the men but gives Bryon a cool and dismissive look. You don't know why but you get the sense she doesn't like you.

Hm....You have strong minds. Especially him, she points to Prizzard. Good. You'll need that. Well, well, well. Looks like we've a murderer on our hands. That's why you're here is it? she again nods to Prizzard. You needn't have bothered, death isn't so bad. Well, as long as she passed the trials that is she chuckles. It all depends where you go. You make a wonderful murderer Prizzard. It's a shame you resist it so. Then she turns to Raknesh. And you. You're interesting you are. You probably don't realize how much of you is already linked to this place with that lovely new arm of yours. You could fit in nicely here and the gods know I could use a new companion after all these years she purrs. Maybe when you're done with your fool's errand you could come back to me. If you survive of course She stretches again and looks at the mother witch. Alright, since you've brought me such interesting subjects and a treat, I will see what I can do. When you save Raina remind her she owes me a visit she adds. With that the headache is miraculously gone, though it leaves your knees shaking.

She then snaps her fingers and looks at you all, satisfaction on her full lips. There. Since your own magic has abandoned you, you can borrow some of mine. It will be similar but not quite perhaps what you're used to. Any particular weapons you need while I'm at it? Oh, and of course you should know you'll owe me down the road. Not sure how yet, but I'll let you know she adds smugly.

Tanzy: pm
Prizzard
player, 649 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Tue 5 Jun 2018
at 16:16
  • msg #139

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Somebody here was going to say it, if not everybody, and at least she didn't try to grind in guilt. Prizzard took the words plain-faced, but not all of his tears were from the incredible headache. He responds only to the question, a little shake in his voice but with a forced smile. "You have seen our minds, you know what we need." To the inattentive eye he would seem to have taken it pretty well, even challenging Vivien with a cold calm, while in reality that coldness is anger and some guilt.

rolled 16 using 1d20+3.  Bluff
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 515 posts
hp:139/156
Tue 5 Jun 2018
at 17:25
  • msg #140

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Raknesh had trained his mind and he had supposed his mind was guarded.

But his walls were probably weakened by the recent nearly drowning experience... and the trauma of simply being here as they were swiftly broken. Painfully so.  It was hard not let see the cracks in his composure as it hurt him hard in a field he thought was his forte.

He was worried about how much she had found, especially his history with the evil goddess.  But what he heard was maybe even more frightening.

Not only what she said about him being linked to this place but what she not so subtly insinuated.  That send a cold shiver down his spine.

As for Prizzard's 'revelation', judging by his reaction, it was more than he thought at first. After all, they all had killed a few people, sadly.  Maybe he would explain later... Raknesh would not be the one asking, anyways.

And when he felt she had been fearsome enough, she added they were in her debt... if he could have nightmares, his night would not have been nice for some time.

IF they were allowed to get things, he would ask for clothes, a light armor, maybe a shield and a short sword, just in case.
Bryon
player, 189 posts
Warlock
HP62/62 AC17
Tue 5 Jun 2018
at 17:58
  • msg #141

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Bryon returned the cold state, but said nothing.
Tanzy
player, 306 posts
Wed 6 Jun 2018
at 06:37
  • msg #142

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

PM
Artemis
GM, 827 posts
Fri 8 Jun 2018
at 20:57
  • msg #143

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found



Vivien looks at Prizzard with a smirk and then conjures a rapier and scythe. She also gives all of you clothes that are considerably better than the ill fitting garb the mother witch lent you, as well as boots, belts, and other such sundries. Raknesh gets his requested light armor and sword and shield and Bryon will get whatever she asks for as well, albeit with a cold snubbing kind of expression.

Eventually the mother witch takes over, after you're all satisfactorily outfitted. Vivien looks disappointed when it's announced you must go. Couldn't you leave him with me? she points to Raknesh with a lazy little smile. The mother witch laughs. I don't think Raina would like that my dear. We all know what you do to your little pretties when you tire of them. Alright, I'll square things away with you later but for now would you let us out through the back? They weren't too keen on swimming down here. Almost didn't make it. Vivien sighs with disappointment but you suspect it is more in response to Raknesh not staying rather than anything else and with a wave of her hand two massive doors appear behind her, swinging open on their own accord. Remember, I'll be in touch down the road. I do like to see my favors repaid... she chuckles throatily. As you start through the door you look back then to see her grab the grindle and with both hands she breaks his back in midair before slamming him on the ground and scrambling on top of him, ripping into his flesh with her mouth.
The mother witch laughs. You really don't want to be her pet Raknesh. It's not worth it.

Soon you find yourselves emerging through a long dark hallway lined with purple tiles and on the other side you end up in the snowy forest once more.

Well, you've been properly equipped. I suppose we'd better go find my granddaughter eh? Knowing my son as I do, he's probably got her locked up somewhere nasty. How are you all at subterfuge...? As you talk you start to feel as though you are being watched and suddenly the air buzzes around you, heavy and dizzying...

ooc: Roll a fort save and spot check please

Tanzy: Pm
Bryon
player, 190 posts
Warlock
HP62/62 AC17
Fri 8 Jun 2018
at 21:01
  • msg #144

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Bryon shook her head "no" as she refused to owe a witch anything. She followed the others.
Prizzard
player, 650 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Fri 8 Jun 2018
at 22:54
  • msg #145

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Noting Byrons refusal, Prizzard offered: "I would accept the cost of my companions. As you have seen, the mistake and this foolish quest are my own. They need not pay for what I have done."

Prizzard also accepted a chain shirt and dressed somewhat normally for once. His fashion tended toward tones of grey and soft blues, well-fitted and durable as canvas. A wool layer under the clothing provided warmth, so he took no cloak. If available, he oiled his clothes and boots against moisture. A leather sash held the scythe and a belt with a pair of large pouches held the rapier. Lastly he held his hair back with a rope that also crossed his forehead to catch sweat.

In response to the question of subterfuge: "I have never practiced such skills. My familiar made up for my lack."


rolled 16,18 using d20+7,d20-2.  Fortitude, Spot
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 516 posts
hp:139/156
Sat 9 Jun 2018
at 05:10
  • msg #146

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found



Raknesh didn't need the mother's warning to know he really wanted to leave, the sooner the better.  And he would have some question for Raina - and probably Halek too - once they would be safely out of this cursed place.

He had picked sober clothing, allowing for easy movement.

"I am not good at deception with words, but I am trained in stealth and scouting."
he answered.


07:10, Today: Raknesh Kaltash rolled 30 using 1d20+17.  spot.

07:09, Today: Raknesh Kaltash rolled 16 using 1d20+6.  fortitude.

Tanzy
player, 307 posts
Sun 10 Jun 2018
at 05:41
  • msg #147

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

PM
Artemis
GM, 828 posts
Tue 12 Jun 2018
at 15:33
  • msg #148

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Vivien seems to accept Prizzard's offer, thankfully for Bryon as without her help Bryon would have little access to her powers...

Now, outside with the mother witch, you all feel intensely nauseated and sick. Fortunately you are able to keep the sickness at bay, but it is disconcerting to say the least. The witch rolls her eyes, clearly unaffected. Oh great. Just what we need she sighs. Raknesh spots them first. Huge lidded eyes, the size of watermelons, just rolling around through the snow, blinking disturbingly. Prizzard spots them next and the witch folds her arms and leans against an icy tree. Those are spies for my son. If you don't want him knowing you're here you'd better take care of them she motions with her hand.

ooc: Go ahead and roll two attacks. They are about 15 feet away so keep that in mind. Also, your powers are back, but they will react a bit differently. I'll get into that in the next post. Also, you get a -1 to all rolls due to the effect of feeling sick.

Tanzy: PM
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 517 posts
hp:139/156
Tue 12 Jun 2018
at 16:27
  • msg #149

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

OOC: What about Raknesh's powers? Since he was able to use his powers in those lands, was he part of the deal ? I didn't respond to Prizzard's offer as I didn't think Raknesh needed borrowed power.

Raknesh takes no time to launch a volley of arrows, taking advantage of the fact there is still some distance between them.
                    arrow, fire, holy
ATT 1 : 33  DMG: 20,3,8
ATT 2 : 31  DMG: 14,1,7
ATT 3 : 31  DMG: 16,3,5
ATT 4 : 39  DMG: 19,6,6  confirm critical (x3) : 21
Prizzard
player, 651 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Wed 13 Jun 2018
at 06:28
  • msg #150

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Prizzard charges the closest one unscathed or the least damaged, his one arcane syllable coloring his attack red with blood, the sound of the spell filled with an anger.

rolled 34,11,7 using d20+17,2d4+7,3d6.  Charge Attack, Damage, Blade of Blood

HP: 128/133
SP: ???/???
AC: 16/12/14

This message was last edited by the player at 12:42, Wed 13 June 2018.
Tanzy
player, 308 posts
Wed 13 Jun 2018
at 20:54
  • msg #151

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

PM
Artemis
GM, 829 posts
Thu 14 Jun 2018
at 17:54
  • msg #152

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found





ooc: For those that used Vivien's power, you get an extra 1d10 of damage added to your damage rolls and you don't have to make concentration checks to use your powers. Otherwise, every 3 rounds you must roll again to see if you are able to access them :)


Sorry if I miss anything guys, I'm in a bit of a hurry!


IC:

Raknehs's arrows hit true and blood spurts out of the eye, blooming red in the snow around it. It's still alive, but you have a feeling not much more should do it in.


Meanwhile Prizzard's charge hits the rolling creature, but it is likewise alive still...


Five more roll down the hill towards you, making seven total so far. Unfortunately they seem to have abilities of their own. Bars of violet energy blast from the two eyes you've both been fighting and you feel wracking pain through your body.


ooc: The other five are still a ways off but you could get them with ranged attacks, plus you still have your current two to deal with. Roll a will save DC 20 and if you succeed you take 14 damage, otherwise you take 28. Also, go ahead and roll an extra die of damage to add to your previous attack for those of you who accepted Vivien's gift, since I forgot to mention that already. Ready for your next 2 attacks please! :)

Oh, and before I forget, the AC for the eyeballs is 18, so you know if you hit or not.

Tanzy: pm
Prizzard
player, 652 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Fri 15 Jun 2018
at 06:45
  • msg #153

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Attempting to finish off this eye, Prizzard aids the second strike in a combo with a deep moan, during which his scythe becomes transparent, ignoring any armor (Wraithstrike, touch attack). Immediately after the combo, a weapon flourish and some hastily-spoken syllables bring forth a blast of fire from his mouth, face partially transforming to that of a red dragon in the process. Hopefully it is timed well enough to catch a few of the approaching eyes. If it would be too early, he'll reposition before casting, even putting on speed with Swift Expeditious Retreat if it allows them to all be caught in the spell.

Dreadful Wrath Will DC19 or Shaken

HP: 114/133
SP: 120/129
AC: 16/12/14

Extended Dragon Breath (Fire)   2800/2800 (4.3hr) 6/7 Uses

Rolled 1,31 using d10,d20+11.  Extra Damage, Will Save
Rolled 21,16,11,14 using d20+14,d20+9,2d4+7,2d4+7.  Full: Attack, Touch. Damage.
Rolled 26,2,2 using 7d6,1d4+1,d10.  Extended Dragon Breath, refresh time, Reflex DC16.

Tanzy
player, 309 posts
Fri 15 Jun 2018
at 07:38
  • msg #154

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

PM
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 518 posts
hp:139/156
Fri 15 Jun 2018
at 14:50
  • msg #155

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found


16:51, Today: Raknesh Kaltash rolled 35 using 1d20+15.  will save.
How to waste a 20...

Continuing his work, Raknesh fires two more volleys while taking a few steps back to keep some distance. The arrows being created and fired at an amazing speed.  The Holy power of the arrows seeming to make then even brighter in this desolate place.

r1
                    arrow, fire, holy
ATT 1 : 32  DMG: 17,5,4
ATT 2 : 26  DMG: 13,1,3
ATT 3 : 29  DMG: 16,6,9
ATT 4 : 27  DMG: 11,4,9
r2
                    arrow, fire, holy
ATT 1 : 37  DMG: 17,5,12
ATT 2 : 24  DMG: 17,3,10
ATT 3 : 28  DMG: 13,4,9
ATT 4 : 19  DMG: 13,1,8 

This message was last edited by the player at 14:52, Fri 15 June 2018.
Artemis
GM, 830 posts
Tue 19 Jun 2018
at 13:07
  • msg #156

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

All three of you manage to shake the worst of the creature's spell and are only minorly affected, surging through the pain as you make your counters. Between Raknesh's previous efforts and Prizzard's current ones, the two nearest eyes are soon out of commission. The five new ones are getting closer now, and Raknesh's arrows fly true.

However, that said, you all three start to feel a terrible squeezing sensation in your lungs, as though they're being crushed by some invisible fist. It is becoming harder to breathe....

ooc: Ok, so roll fort save DC 24. If you succeed you take -2 to all attacks, spells, checks, etc for 2 rounds. If you fail you take -5 and must roll another fortitude check again next round to see how much worse it gets. Roll a single round please.

Tanzy: pm
Tanzy
player, 310 posts
Wed 20 Jun 2018
at 08:43
  • msg #157

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

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Raknesh Kaltash
player, 519 posts
hp:122/156
Wed 20 Jun 2018
at 17:46
  • msg #158

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Incredibly enough, Raknesh's body proved as strong as his mind for once.

He could sense the horrible sensation and the beginning of a feeling of fear from suffocation, a remembrance of his nearly drowning.  But this time the mantra, mind over matter, so often told, helped him to cope.

"What's happening?"
he asked the Mother as he fired another volley.

                    arrow, fire, holy
ATT 1 : 35  DMG: 12,3,6
ATT 2 : 38  DMG: 15,5,8   critical confirmed at 24 --> x3 : 45, 15, 24
ATT 3 : 20  DMG: 18,4,7
ATT 4 : 28  DMG: 16,1,6
Prizzard
player, 655 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Thu 21 Jun 2018
at 01:08
  • msg #159

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Caught awkwardly off-guard by the magic and his lack of magical protections, Prizzard decides to fight magic with magic, enchanting himself with that dangerous, bolstering bloodlust after a hasty retreat to just ahead of Byron and Raknesh.


HP: 114/133
SP: 114/129
AC: 16/12/14

Extended Dragon Breath (Fire)   2799/2800 (4.3hr) 6/7 Uses, 1/2 Cooldown
Sadism                            13/13

rolled 13 using 1d20+6.  Fortitude DC24.
rolled 22 using 1d20+13.  Concentration-6 DC??

Artemis
GM, 834 posts
Wed 27 Jun 2018
at 21:56
  • msg #160

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

ooc: Ok, so Prizzard roll another fort, same dc of 24. If you fail again this time you get -7 to all rolls save damage. Good luck! Also, this can count for your save for below too, see post:

Fortunately Raknesh is able to shake off the effects and focus so well that one of his arrows goes straight through the very center of one of the eyes, completely finishing it off. The others are weakening, especially as Bryon helps with magic of her own. At that point you are down to 3 remaining, but to your dismay 2 more emerge from the snow, rolling faster and faster towards you. The mothe-witch gives a cackle of amusement. Oh there they are! I wondered when the last two would make their appearance! She turns then to finally answer Raknesh's question. Those are hydra eyes dear. My son tweaks them to his own purposes of course, but he only makes batches of nine. You're nearly done you know. Good job children! she smiles condescendingly.

As you ready yourselves for the next round, you feel a strange, needles and pins sensation running through your veins. Literally. It's as though you are being stabbed from the inside, like something is hardening from within and tearing through the arteries. It is a difficult sensation to shake off...

ooc: Ok, fort save DC 23 otherwise you take 29 damage from coagulating blood.

Tanzy: pm
Prizzard
player, 656 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Thu 28 Jun 2018
at 05:45
  • msg #161

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Staggering at the new effect, almost dropping his weapon as the effects combine and damaged blood vessels release bright yellow bruises under his skin. Prizzard forces out a syllable and rushes into a position for another cone of fire, hoping the magic of his previous spell can help overcome the effects.

HP:  85/133
SP: 113/129
AC: 16/12/14

Extended Dragon Breath (Fire)   2798/2800 (4.3hr) 5/7 Uses, 2/3 Cooldown
Sadism                            12/13
Expeditious Retreat.               1/1


rolled 11,21 using d20+6,d20+4.  Fortitude DC24(-6), DC23(-8).
rolled 27,3 using 7d6,1d4+1.  Extended Dragon Breath, refresh time, Reflex DC16.

Raknesh Kaltash
player, 520 posts
hp:83/156
Thu 28 Jun 2018
at 18:14
  • msg #162

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

fort 18

Raknesh hoped the Mother was not merely playing with their hope when she said there wouldn't be more than 9 of those.

It was obvious that Prizzard was feeling worse, and then suddenly there was the pain, a new kind of suffering, something he had never felt before and hoped to never feel again.

"Argh! What kind of magic is this!" he yelled to no-one in particular.

He fired another volley, hoping the horrible feelings will vanish once all the eyes are killed, the pain made his hand shake a bit, but he barely managed to maintain his aim.

                    arrow, fire, holy
ATT 1 : 35  DMG: 11,1,6
ATT 2 : 25  DMG: 17,1,7
ATT 3 : 25  DMG: 18,3,4
ATT 4 : 18  DMG: 13,1,6

Artemis
GM, 835 posts
Fri 29 Jun 2018
at 14:32
  • msg #163

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found



By now poor Prizzard's lungs are really bothering him. The stabbing pressure of your lungs near bursting is...distracting. Very distracting. The congealing blood in your veins isn't helping matters but fortunately your fiery spell hits true, even the oncomers, and though the two newest foes dodge a portion of it, the other eyeballs are not so fast, especially since Raknesh is firing arrow after arrow at them. Between your two efforts, only the recent pair are left and damaged at that. Poor Bryon, in the meantime, does not fare well with the magical attacks, obviously pained, but she manages to keep enough concentration to continue aiding you.

Meanwhile, as they close in on you, the remaining eyes blast a red beam around the area, filling the snow with crimson light. When it touches you, every muscle spasms in pure and horrible pain and it's all you can do not to curl up in a ball right there. None of this affects the mother witch, who watches with a "tsk, tsk," of disapproval. Now that one wasn't very fair eh? Well, hurry up then. You've almost done it. she waves her hand at you.

ooc: Ok, will save DC 22 please. You take 51 damage if you fail, and half that if you succeed. Also, Prizzard please roll another fort DC 24 or take -10 to all rolls save damage. Almost there guys! Thanks! :)
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 521 posts
hp:32/156
Fri 29 Jun 2018
at 14:56
  • msg #164

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

The effect of the first painful spell seemed to dissipate and Raknesh felt slightly better, just in time to be hit by another newly discovered pain.

He gave the Mother an angry look for her comment and focused on his task again. It was obvious the two others had an heavier burden from the previous attack, and himself was badly hurt.  So time was short and he could not waste any arrow. Thankfully, those were easy to hit for his aim was impeded by those horrible pains.

fortitude 10  ouch

                    arrow, fire, holy
ATT 1 : 21  DMG: 14,3,8
ATT 2 : 20  DMG: 18,5,7
ATT 3 : 32  DMG: 13,2,8
ATT 4 : 24  DMG: 16,1,9

Prizzard
player, 657 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Sat 30 Jun 2018
at 14:15
  • msg #165

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

After the crippling headache, the bolstering spell sets in and he breaks the crushing feeling. Determined to finish this quickly, he manuvers for a solid attack, casing Blade of Blood to add to the damage.


HP:  34/133
SP: 112/129
AC: 16/12/14

Extended Dragon Breath (Fire)   2797/2800 (4.3hr) 5/7 Uses, 1/3 Cooldown
Sadism (+3)                       11/13

rolled 5,25 using d20+3,d20+7.  Will DC22, Fort DC24.
rolled 34,12,1,3 using d20+18,2d4+7,1d6,1d10.  Attack, Damages.

This message was last edited by the player at 15:08, Tue 03 July 2018.
Tanzy
player, 311 posts
Mon 2 Jul 2018
at 19:55
  • msg #166

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Pm
Artemis
GM, 836 posts
Mon 9 Jul 2018
at 13:41
  • msg #167

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Perhaps it's the desperation you feel to end the onslaught of pain these creatures have been flinging your way, but the three of you are able to fight through and do quite well at finishing off your foes. Even Bryon is able to work through the agony and between the three of you, the wretched eyes are finally thwarted, melting into puddles of gore that sizzle in the snow. The pain dissipates but the memory of it is still fresh enough to leave you gasping, weak and exhausted as you look around you for any more danger. Thankfully it seems to be through with you for the moment.

Nicely done. Hopefully that was fast enough that my son doesn't know of you yet. That is if he hasn't broken Raina already. She's a tough one though, she'll probably be able to hold out for a while....Probably. She turns to you with a scrutinizing look. Well, you look unwell I'd say. We're going to have to be sneaks if you're to get through this alive. I wish Raina had more powerful friends. I'm going to have to get more involved than I'd like aren't I? she frowns unhappily.

Tanzy: pm
Tanzy
player, 312 posts
Tue 10 Jul 2018
at 19:39
  • msg #168

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

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Raknesh Kaltash
player, 522 posts
hp:32/156
Wed 11 Jul 2018
at 10:57
  • msg #169

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Raknesh decided not to rise to the critics.
He was still feeling the remnant of the pain and felt to tired to argue.

And he had a feeling it would, at best, be wasted and, at worse, a terrible idea.

They really needed to find a good healer to travel with them, especially now that they had lost Stefan...
Artemis
GM, 837 posts
Wed 11 Jul 2018
at 14:55
  • msg #170

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

The motherwitch looks amused at the lack of response. Alright. Come along children she gestures, lifting her ratty skirts and stepping through the snow with a quick pace. Wounded or not, she isn't going to wait for you.

The snow covered forest seems to stretch on endlessly. The cold is biting and the gray sky gloomily looks down on you, heavy snow clouds threatening to add even more. The witch hums distractedly to herself as she leads the way. On occasion you'll hear a scream in the distance or hear some awful inhuman noise but she simply tells you to ignore it without even batting an eye. Eventually you come across a bush, completely loaded with brilliant red berries, so laden that the branches sag. To your disgust you see several fallen berries that seem to have burst, oozing a liquid that looks alarmingly like blood, a stark contrast in the brilliant white snow around it. Well if you want to heal here's your chance. It's probably not your taste but it will do the job. she gestures to the bush expectantly.

ooc: Roll a spot please and let me know if you take her up on the berries.

Tanzy:pm
Prizzard
player, 658 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Mon 16 Jul 2018
at 13:00
  • msg #171

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

She's remembered mortal limitations very well so far, so Prizzard trusts her judgement here and moves to eat a few.

rolled  1 using 1d20-2.  Wisdom DC15
rolled 10 using 1d20-2.  Spot

Raknesh Kaltash
player, 524 posts
hp:32/156
Mon 16 Jul 2018
at 13:07
  • msg #172

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Raknesh had some doubts about the berries, but as he saw Prizzard move forward, he sighed and took some too, doing his best not to think of what could be inside in the forsaken land.

"There is no risk eating something from this place while our real bodies are outside?"
he asked, still uncertain.


15:05, Today: Raknesh Kaltash rolled 22 using 1d20+17.  spot.
Tanzy
player, 313 posts
Tue 17 Jul 2018
at 08:31
  • msg #173

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

PM
Artemis
GM, 838 posts
Tue 17 Jul 2018
at 13:12
  • msg #174

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

ooc: How funny you should ask that Raknesh! Actually, when Stefan and Tanzy both came here, the first thing they were offered was food, with various results, so it's a very smart question...

The witch nods at Raknesh's question. Actually, most of the time it would be a very bad idea to eat something here. The first thing a newly dead person is offered is food. It binds them to this land. In fact, that was Raina's duty when she lived here. She welcomed the dead in. Her brother does it now. Hopefully this Tanzy of yours hasn't been foolish enough to accept it she sighs. It's a very powerful pull though. I suppose we'd better expect that she has. As for these, she gestures to the berries, they are not wholly of this world. That is why they heal your half living flesh. They are alive themselves. Hence the...flavor. You'll be alright to partake, but only of this! Take some for later if you like, though they won't keep long.

Indeed the flavor is salty and far too much like blood for comfort. Bryon rejects the offer, but fortunately she isn't too horribly wounded so she can afford to.

She leads you forward then, and as you go you can feel the healing of the berries, knitting together flesh and in your cases, various internal afflictions.

As you trudge through the snow a massive black building looms in the distance. It is clearly a palace of some kind, with sharp pointed spires, dozens of them, and a great wall around the place as well as the rest of the city. It's a few miles off yet but looking at it already fills you with dread.

Raknesh, you spot three flying shapes high above the city, circling slowly as though keeping watch. The others don't seem to notice yet, but there's something about them that makes your heart quicken and your feet seem not to want to move. Your best bet would be sentries, lookouts of some kind.

Tanzy: pm
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 525 posts
hp:32/156
Tue 17 Jul 2018
at 18:04
  • msg #175

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Reassured, somewhat, Raknesh ate enough berries to restore his health. He kept some more, as advised.

As he spotted the 3 beasts, he pointed toward them and commented

"I suppose we should do all we can to avoid being noticed by those things? They feel dreadful..."
Artemis
GM, 841 posts
Mon 23 Jul 2018
at 13:46
  • msg #176

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

The witch glances over and sighs. At least there are only three. He must not know about you yet. Raina's holding strong I'd say. Those are his sentries, not that many would be fool enough to sneak into such a place as the black palace. Or need to for that matter. Still, even just one of those is more than you could handle. We'll have to take the tunnels I'm afraid she sighs again. This is going to be awful. I hope your puny minds can withstand them. Even I am nervous for what I might see down there. My fool son always was a sadist. Alright, let's try for it then I suppose. Follow me please.

She then leads you back through the wood, albeit a different direction this time, and after several minutes more of trudging, you find yourselves looking down at a black shiny circular grate, leading into darkness below. She lifts the heavy thing with incredible ease and stands, frowning down. I suppose I'll go first she mutters and proceeds to climb down. Everything is dark and as you follow you hear a distant dripping noise and the slick tiled floors are wet beneath your feet. She snaps her fingers and torches you didn't even know lined the walls suddenly ignite. It's a large tunnel, several feet higher than your heads, and the floor is lined with shiny red tiles. All is completely quiet save the constant dripping and the echoes of your own footsteps.

ooc: Ok, let me know if you have any plans and please roll fort and will saves so I have them ready when I need them.
Tanzy
player, 314 posts
Tue 24 Jul 2018
at 21:11
  • msg #177

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

PM
Prizzard
player, 660 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Wed 25 Jul 2018
at 15:18
  • msg #178

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

No plans

rolled 10,22 using d20+6,d20+7.  Will, Fortitude
+5 to the Will save if it is mind-effecting.

Raknesh Kaltash
player, 526 posts
hp:32/156
Sat 28 Jul 2018
at 12:42
  • msg #179

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

That woman really knew how to inspire courage and instill hope thought Raknesh, annoyed.

At least this time she would be up front and, maybe, her presence will rebuke some of the possible trouble.


14:42, Today: Secret Roll: Raknesh Kaltash rolled 23 using 1d20+6.  fort save.

14:42, Today: Secret Roll: Raknesh Kaltash rolled 26 using 1d20+15.  will  save. Add 2 for possession or mind affecting.

Artemis
GM, 842 posts
Tue 31 Jul 2018
at 13:22
  • msg #180

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

As you go through the tunnels you hear a sound approaching. Crying. A little girl approaches, sobbing and covered in blood. H-Help!!! she wails, sinking to her knees.

Your blood pulses heavy in your veins and the air feels thick and suffocating somehow, though you can still breathe with difficulty. Something is wrong, but the girl seems to look genuinely in trouble, curling up into a ball.

Tanzy: pm
Tanzy
player, 316 posts
Tue 31 Jul 2018
at 16:44
  • msg #181

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

PM
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Raknesh Kaltash
player, 527 posts
hp:32/156
Wed 1 Aug 2018
at 11:05
  • msg #182

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

"You do not fool me" he said, doing his best to be assertive.
"Reveal yourself!" he added, his weapon manifesting in his hand.

ready action: fire if it moves closer or try anything suspicious.
Prizzard
player, 661 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Wed 1 Aug 2018
at 11:37
  • msg #183

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Prizzard was entirely fooled, blinded by a soft spot for suffering children, but between the feeling and Rakneshs words, he stopped and held his scythe in a less casual manner, though not exactly a combat stance.
Artemis
GM, 843 posts
Mon 6 Aug 2018
at 21:40
  • msg #184

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

The little girl looks stunned at Raknesh's denial of her, and she immediately begins crying all the more. P-Please! Please help ME!!! the last word becomes a scream of fear and worry. It will eat us all! Please, do something! Hurry!! she wails. Prizzard, is having a hard time not obeying right there, and he takes a few steps closer unless Raknesh stops him. The girl looks eager for this, desperate even, reaching her arms out to the man hopefully. Meanwhile you all can't help but feel...tired. It started out so small, so imperceptible but with every passing second it increases. You're not so much sleepy as fatigued, numb.

ooc: -2 to all rolls, attacks, etc btw. And if Raknesh doesn't stop Prizzard, he's going to want to help her and will make an action to do so....


Tanzy: pm
Tanzy
player, 317 posts
Tue 7 Aug 2018
at 08:54
  • msg #185

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

 PM
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 528 posts
hp:32/156
Tue 7 Aug 2018
at 09:37
  • msg #186

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

It goes against everything Raknesh stands for, but in this land, one has to forget about normal moral integrity.

So, before Prizzard succumbs to the girl's trap - and before whatever she is using to weaken them worsens, he fire a volley of arrow directly at her.

                    arrow, fire, holy
ATT 1 : 25  DMG: 11,5,6
ATT 2 : 31  DMG: 13,1,4
ATT 3 : 17  DMG: 17,2,4  (nat 1)
ATT 4 : 31  DMG: 12,1,5

Prizzard
player, 662 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Tue 7 Aug 2018
at 14:43
  • msg #187

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

I'll wait to read what happens to react. If she dies, I assume his head will clear fast enough to show it an obvious trap and he will feel a little embarassed, apologizing. If she lives or the effect continues, there shall be outrage at his attacking a child, even stepping to block further attack.
Artemis
GM, 846 posts
Thu 16 Aug 2018
at 17:07
  • msg #188

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Some of Raknesh's arrows hit and she looks at you with complete and utter surprise, and to your absolute horror she shudders, whimpers, and sinks to the ground, still alive but clearly dying. W-Why?! she sobs, turning pale, eyes accusing Raknesh as tears run out of them. I just want to go home! I just want to go home!!!  By now Raknesh is starting to second guess himself.
Tanzy
player, 320 posts
Tue 21 Aug 2018
at 07:46
  • msg #189

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

PM
Prizzard
player, 666 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Tue 21 Aug 2018
at 13:25
  • msg #190

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Shocked at first at the attack, the shock lasts longer as the apparent child seems to survive the arrows, for now. Excuses for her survival flash through his mind, lips mouthing and dismissing a few in a short time, the words too quiet to hear. He takes a step back as he suddenly realizes this cannot be a real child, but is too stunned to attack it for the moment. He suddenly notices the magic weighing him down and looks to their guide with both confusion and accusation.


rolled 26 using 1d20+6.  Will DC15
This message was last edited by the player at 21:27, Tue 21 Aug 2018.
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 530 posts
hp:32/156
Tue 21 Aug 2018
at 17:50
  • msg #191

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Raknesh felt torn between what his heart and his head were telling.

It was obvious no normal child could have survived one of his arrows, let alone more than one.  And a normal child would be completely unable to avoid any of his arrows !

But... her face... her cries...

If Rocky was there, he could help him, strengthens his mind.

But he had sworn to bring back Tany, whatever the cost for him, so he called upon his training to focus his mind on this one task and exclude all else.

If he was wrong, he would carry the heavy weight, but no more than if he caused the death of another companion by his inaction.

"Forgive me..."
and he fired again.

                    arrow, fire, holy
ATT 1 : 35  DMG: 12,5,8
ATT 2 : 30  DMG: 11,4,5
ATT 3 : 26  DMG: 18,3,12  (nat 1)
ATT 4 : 20  DMG: 15,4,9

Artemis
GM, 849 posts
Thu 23 Aug 2018
at 20:32
  • msg #192

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Prizzard, as you look to the motherwitch, you realize finally that she has been immobile this entire time. She's said nothing, merely watched as usual. She tends to want to see how you all do before getting involved, you've noticed. You don't know if it's because she's lazy or merely curious, or likely some combination. Now, however, her face is tight and pale, her eyes glassy, and as Raknesh looses his next volley of arrows, you both notice the woman fall limply to the ground. Indeed you are both feeling weak and numb yourselves, but nothing like her!

The little girl shrieks angrily, furious at being thwarted before disappearing in a haze of black smoke. The relief for Raknesh is so intense your knees shake. As you turn to the witch you see she is still conscious, laying on her side, staring off into the distance and muttering, It doesn't matter. Nothing matters. Nothing.

ooc: Feel free to try a heal check or some such thing.
Prizzard
player, 667 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Fri 24 Aug 2018
at 00:58
  • msg #193

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Prizzard seems in shock, knowing her power. He's definitely not somebody you'd want stitching a wound, let alone diagnose mental trauma. He spoke the most obvious part anyway, in his stunned state. "It had to have been aimed at her.." he mumbles more, quietly, definitely thinking to himself as he stares at where the girl had been.

DC15 Listen:

Spoiler text: (Highlight or hover over the text to view)
"So strong a mere scent effected us? Too weak for that. Illusion? Trauma? Trap? What was that creature? Spirit, dead, magic? Strange land. Books, studies, should have known. Motherwitch, but how? Fake? Or fake. Magic. Magic, felt pressure, tired, depressed motherwitch. Emotion.. magic? Magic creature, ghost?  Might be a manifestation, no way to know. If only.." and his thoughts return to his head as the shock wears off.


rolled 27 using 1d20+16.  Know Arcana
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 531 posts
hp:32/156
Fri 24 Aug 2018
at 09:55
  • msg #194

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found


heal 19

Raknesh felt a huge weight leaving his shoulders as the girl-thing ran away.

"Your place is really one trauma after another" he said as he turned to their guide, only to see things were, in fact, worse than what he believed.

"What now?" he muttered angrily as he checked her vitals.

"I have no idea, your guess is as good as mine..."
This message was last edited by the player at 09:56, Fri 24 Aug 2018.
Artemis
GM, 850 posts
Tue 28 Aug 2018
at 12:34
  • msg #195

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Raknesh tries to search the woman for wounds, but she appears to be very weak for no reason at all. Now that the girl is gone, the rest of you start to feel your strength returning slowly. It will still be a few minutes before you feel yourselves though. As Raknesh continues to try to help the motherwitch, she finally looks at you and with a gasp of desperation she says, Get me away from here, too close to where...she was.... You can tell it took all her energy to say that much and she goes limp, eyes still open but completely spent.

Prizzard: pm
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 532 posts
hp:32/156
Sun 2 Sep 2018
at 11:51
  • msg #196

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Raknesh started to move their passed out guide back toward the entrance, as he didn't know if she was talking about the strange girl and, if it was the case, if she had fled for good or was still waiting to trap them further on.
Prizzard
player, 668 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Mon 3 Sep 2018
at 09:27
  • msg #197

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

After a moment more of thought, Prizzard moves to help Raknesh.
Artemis
GM, 851 posts
Fri 7 Sep 2018
at 13:37
  • msg #198

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

You are able to drag her between the two of you easily and the further you get from where the girl was, the more she seems to come to. At last she bids you release her and she sits, shaken but at least conscious. There's something terrifying about such a powerful being with such fear on her face. That was close. Too close. I did not realize...That, was the soul taker. I think. I had thought it was nothing but a rumor! So my upstart son really does house the filth! You see, the more powerful you are, the more vulnerable. If you can't get away from it, it will take your very will to live. Stay there long enough and you'll never recover. Just a living, limp corpse. It doesn't help that it comes in the form of innocents or friends. If we're to go in this way we can't make that mistake again! she shakes her head, still trembling.

As you talk you hear approaching footsteps at a fast run. You're still in the tunnel so your guard is up naturally. The figure is a ways off still but there's something familiar about it...

ooc: Please roll spot, wisdom and listen checks and let me know your intentions too.

Tanzy:pm
Prizzard
player, 669 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Sat 8 Sep 2018
at 03:17
  • msg #199

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Prizzard was already under the assumption nothing friendly would be here, that soul-taker caught him off guard and in a weak spot to enchant him so, but now his will was cemented. Nothing innocent can be here..

rolled 0,6,9 using d20-2,d20-2,d20-2.  Spot, Listen, Wisdom
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 533 posts
hp:32/156
Sat 8 Sep 2018
at 07:52
  • msg #200

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Raknesh was relieved when their guide regained her strength.

Judging by her explanation, his own feeling of weakness and her reaction, she really must be incredibly powerful...

The steps had him turn quickly and draw his weapon.

spot 18 (nat1)
listen 34
wisdom 18

Bryon
player, 192 posts
Warlock
HP62/62 AC17
Sat 8 Sep 2018
at 14:17
  • msg #201

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Snapping out of her general haze, Bryon did her dance to bring up her lightening, but held it, in case they were dealing with friend.

Held action - E. Blast
09:15, Today: Bryon rolled 8 using 1d20-2.  listen.
09:15, Today: Bryon rolled 15 using 1d20-2.  spot.
09:14, Today: Bryon rolled 17 using 1d20-1.  wisdom.

Tanzy
player, 321 posts
Mon 10 Sep 2018
at 03:49
  • msg #202

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

PM
Artemis
GM, 852 posts
Tue 11 Sep 2018
at 20:09
  • msg #203

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Prizzard and Bryon can only make out a woman, approaching cautiously, and they can hear her muttering and talking, seemingly to herself, but Raknesh recognizes her as Tanzy. He is the only one who can make out what she is saying too.

ooc: Since Raknesh recognizes her early and the rest of you don't, I'll let him react first and then you can all post accordingly in case he wants to give you a heads up on the situation.
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 534 posts
hp:32/156
Wed 12 Sep 2018
at 14:25
  • msg #204

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

"Tanzy?" whispered Raknesh surprised.

He turned to their guide. "Could it be our friend or is it another trap?" he asked urgently, his weapon still ready.

Should she come too close before he got an answer, he will fire an arrow at her feet to stop her and order "Stop here and tell us how you got here!"
Prizzard
player, 670 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Fri 14 Sep 2018
at 07:01
  • msg #205

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Not at all trusting this convenient event, Prizzard is clearly ready to attack.
Bryon
player, 193 posts
Warlock
HP62/62 AC17
Fri 14 Sep 2018
at 15:56
  • msg #206

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Byron stood still and at the ready.
Artemis
GM, 853 posts
Tue 18 Sep 2018
at 15:56
  • msg #207

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

The motherwitch looks weak still but gives a helpless shrug. There's really no way to tell but I find it awfully convenient that the very person you're looking for just happens to be here. Let's just say I'm rather cynical on the subject... she says drily.

Meanwhile, Tanzy looks startled to see you as well and as soon as Raknesh calls her name she says, Ha! I don't think so!! Then she starts at a run and to your surprise proceeds to tumble past you all with such speed and agility that you can barely blink before she's safely behind you, at which point she books it as fast as her legs can carry her. You also notice what seems to be a little green frog clinging to her shoulder for dear life the whole time. By the time all is said and done she's running through the corridor and will soon disappear around a corner.
Prizzard
player, 671 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Tue 18 Sep 2018
at 23:48
  • msg #208

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Nodding along with Motherwitch slowly after the doppelganger escapes, Prizzard speaks loud enough to be heard around the corner: "We will need a rearguard, whichever way we go now."
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 535 posts
hp:32/156
Thu 20 Sep 2018
at 16:18
  • msg #209

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Raknesh looked at the moving form.
Strangely, it is the fact she didn't attack them or even tried to deceive them that made him think it was, in fact, her.

She could have been tricked a few times too, and have decided not to stop for anything now...

Using his increased speed he rushed after her.

"Tanzy ! It is really us! Ask something only we know!"
Prizzard
player, 672 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Fri 21 Sep 2018
at 05:35
  • msg #210

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Putting on a burst of speed, Prizzard moved to block him and tried to keep his voice low. "We are not running into an ambush. Don't you think after what happened only hours ago that she would like to put a knife in me at least once? And she's bright enough to notice the arm a convincing doppelganger wouldn't have!" He waved his left arm at the last, the one that had been missing before coming here.

OOC: Prizzard is oblivious to a great many things, but a life in the underground keeps one on the lookout for ambush tactics. There were a few good reasons to follow her anyway, tests for identity, reasons she might not try to put a knife in him, but outlaws don't live long on chance. Plus, he is oblivious to a great many things.
Bryon
player, 194 posts
Warlock
HP62/62 AC17
Fri 21 Sep 2018
at 13:26
  • msg #211

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Bryon follows Tanzy
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 536 posts
hp:32/156
Sun 23 Sep 2018
at 11:28
  • msg #212

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Raknesh spotted Brion following Tansy while he had been stopped by Prizzard.

"I very well might be the fact you have your arm that made her think you were not you"
countered Raknesh.
'If Rocky or your dragon were here, they could have been very helpful...
Prizzard
player, 673 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Sun 23 Sep 2018
at 14:03
  • msg #213

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Turning to face the way the women went "There are too many possible arguments." He look ready to go, but as rear guard, behind even the weakened witch.
Tanzy
player, 322 posts
Mon 24 Sep 2018
at 01:26
  • msg #214

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

PM
Artemis
GM, 854 posts
Tue 25 Sep 2018
at 20:04
  • msg #215

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Tanzy looks alarmed at being followed and picks up speed, still tumbling as necessary. The frog leaps from her shoulder and calls back to her, Run!! I'll hold them off and meet back with you!! Then, so quickly you are astonished, he proceeds to morph into the largest lion you've ever seen, easily the size of a horse. Stay back you tricksters!! he growls with his new voice. Should anyone attempt to get around him he moves to attack.
Bryon
player, 195 posts
Warlock
HP62/62 AC17
Wed 26 Sep 2018
at 18:05
  • msg #216

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Bryon simply used Flees the Scene to teleport in front of Tanzy. She held up her hands. “Tanzy please stop. I refuse to harm you but I will not move.”
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 537 posts
hp:32/156
Wed 26 Sep 2018
at 18:13
  • msg #217

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

At the mention of 'tricksters', Raknesh moved past Prizzard and to follow Bryon.

"Easy ! We are not the tricksters, but the tricked. What proof do you have you are not trying to lure us into a trap? Could a trickster mimic our very special abilities? Especially one who would smite evil foes?

I am good at dispelling mind affecting effect, too."

he added, his mind blade's holy power showing in a radiant light. But he kept it pointed toward the ceiling.
Prizzard
player, 674 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Wed 26 Sep 2018
at 23:48
  • msg #218

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Knowing how well Raknesh can handle himself, Prizzard took no time to decide. He kneeled into a sprint and with a syllable, took off at full speed to pass the talking lion, but stopped a good 10' from the maybe-Tanzy.
Tanzy
player, 323 posts
Thu 27 Sep 2018
at 06:25
  • msg #219

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Tanzy skids to a stop when Bryon appears before her, a low curse on her lips. Prizzard’s fast approach doesn’t help the matter and she instinctively draws her borrowed rapier. “These tunnels are filled with deceptions and nightmares. There’s nothing that will convince me otherwise except letting me leave.

OOC: So hard not to meta game :(
Prizzard
player, 675 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Thu 27 Sep 2018
at 06:56
  • msg #220

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Prizzard seems confused for a moment, still poised for an ambush. He steps back, eyeing the walls less to look back at Raknesh and the motherwitch. "We can't let it report our location and we can't wait for more trouble to show up." He was clearly prepared to chase rather than defend himself, but there was some attempt at looking like he expected ti be attacked. His stabce for blade fighting also thrown off by his hands shifted for striking with the handle. Even with his convictions regarding the situation, he did not intend to potentially kill the real Tanzy a second time.

rolled 0,11 using d20-2,d20+3.  Wisdom DC5, Bluff.
Readied action to chase

Bryon
player, 196 posts
Warlock
HP62/62 AC17
Thu 27 Sep 2018
at 12:52
  • msg #221

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Bryon kept her hands up. “I cannot. If you must use that do so quickly, and tell Althol that I love him.”
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 538 posts
hp:32/156
Thu 27 Sep 2018
at 17:04
  • msg #222

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

pm
Tanzy
player, 324 posts
Thu 27 Sep 2018
at 19:34
  • msg #223

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Tanzy rolls her eyes at her would be companions comments. They were very convincing. Prizzard with his suspicions and awkward ways, Raknesh with his disciplined control, and Bryon with her dramatic flair. But Raina had been convincing too and that had not gone well. It was strange that they were as suspicious of her as she was them but the tunnels were unpredictable and she had been warned not to stop for anything. A mistake she’d already made once. “Well we seem to be at an impasse. Tanzy was well aware that she couldn’t fight them all especially since they seemed to share her real friends powers so she tucked her legs underneath her and did a quick roll past Bryon before breaking into another run.

OOC: Tumble 19 not quite enough to avoid an attack of opportunity if Bryon wants to make one.
Artemis
GM, 855 posts
Fri 28 Sep 2018
at 16:14
  • msg #224

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

PM

The motherwitch watches the exchange with a thoughtful expression, deciding as usual to let the rest of you handle it. She is still tired from her previous encounter, but you do notice that this Tanzy doesn't seem to be affecting her the way the little girl did.
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 539 posts
hp:32/156
Fri 28 Sep 2018
at 16:31
  • msg #225

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Hearing Tanzy's remark, Raknesh called to her, still wary of the huge beast in front of him.
"Then why don't we all leave those tunnels? Maybe it will be easier to talk outside of this damned place?"
Prizzard
player, 677 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Mon 1 Oct 2018
at 06:47
  • msg #226

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Prizzard used his speed to place himself squarely in front of her after abandoning an apparent backward strike with his weapon. It seemed talk may still be the subject. But he was prepared to act.

Prepared Action: Trip if she attempts to pass him
rolled 22,21 using d20+14,d20+5.  Vs Touch AC, Strength Check

Bryon
player, 197 posts
Warlock
HP62/62 AC17
Mon 1 Oct 2018
at 10:58
  • msg #227

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Bryon can take no action this turn due to dimensional door affect.
Tanzy
player, 325 posts
Mon 1 Oct 2018
at 17:10
  • msg #228

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Raknesh’s suggestion does nothing to stop Tanzy from running.

Perhaps it’s the low light and uneven ground in the tunnel, or the sheer desperation to escape that makes Tanzy completely unable to cope when Prizzard moves to trip. Either way she goes down hard a curse on her lips. “Damn you to hell!” she snaps angrily, her voice muffled from the ground.

OOC: Dex to avoid trip 5 (1+4) of all the times to roll a 1! >(
Prizzard
player, 678 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Tue 2 Oct 2018
at 04:19
  • msg #229

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

My place in the initiative is just before Tanzy now (if we used initiative), so the words and actions of any other character can alter Prizzards actions. This is a placeholder post. Unless otherwise affected:

Prizzard chooses a series of strikes the real Tanzy would be quite familiar with by now, having recieved them in this position in many sparring matches. The strikes were deliberately delayed, more easily avoided than usual. A handle strike to the shoulder and an arcing swing with the butt of the blade coupling to her upper thigh.

rolled 19,11 using d20+14,d20+9.  non-lethal vs prone (penalties cancel).
rolled 10,14 using 2d4+7,2d4+7.  damage

Raknesh Kaltash
player, 540 posts
hp:32/156
Tue 2 Oct 2018
at 12:41
  • msg #230

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

"Well done, Prizzard!" commented Raknesh.
He kept his eyes on his own 'opponent' wondering how Tanzy - at least he really hoped it was her - had met him.

"You can see we are not trying to kill you. And Tanzy knows we have the power to do so" he added
"sadly...
Maybe we could just make a truce and talk? Preferably outside."

Tanzy
player, 326 posts
Tue 2 Oct 2018
at 20:50
  • msg #231

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Tanzy’s eyes flash in anger at the unnecessary attack, a familiar response most of her companions would recognize, Prizzard especially since she almost always lost during their matches. Cautiously and if allowed she stands looking somewhat defeated. “Okay we can talk but not here. Perkins if you aren’t going to do anything you may as well let him pass,”  she gave the large cat a disappointed frown.

She isn’t willing to admit these are  her true companions but they had yet to cause any real harm and there weren’t any strange magical effects  like when she’d met the fake Raina. Plus she’s exhausted her small list of escape options so what else was there to do?
This message was last edited by the player at 16:02, Wed 03 Oct 2018.
Prizzard
player, 679 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Wed 3 Oct 2018
at 04:36
  • msg #232

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

He keeps the head of the weapon, much wider and more comfortable than the other end, rested on her lower back. No pressure unless she tried to move. Not enough to really stop anybody, but enough to be a warning. He seemed strognly conflicted, apology on his eyes, but in this strange world caution came first. He looked up from Tanzy to the rest "Is there any way we can be sure?" Concern, guilt, and caution made his voice possibly too low for the distance, but some were probably thinking the same thing.

rolled 0 using 1d20-2.  Wisdom.

I wanted to play the low roll as "falling for the deception" and believing her to be Tanzy, but that felt too convenient.
Bryon
player, 198 posts
Warlock
HP62/62 AC17
Wed 3 Oct 2018
at 13:22
  • msg #233

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Bryon offered a solution, “I can use my power to move us as a group over great distances. I must rest for a moment between uses, but we can be back much faster my way.”
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 541 posts
hp:32/156
Wed 3 Oct 2018
at 14:43
  • msg #234

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Raknesh was glad the situation defused.

But Prizzard had a point. They needed to prove to each party that the other one was the real one.

"I could use my power to link our minds telepathically. I could also us my power to  purge any mind affecting effect on whoever trust me enough to allow me to strike."
Tanzy
player, 327 posts
Wed 3 Oct 2018
at 22:57
  • msg #235

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

“Not that it matters but I vote for Bryon’s suggestion,”   still on the ground Tanzy crosses her arms and rests her chin on them making her position slightly more comfortable. “I was under the impression the evils of this tunnel wouldn’t be able to follow outside...”  There was doubt in her voice as if she were becoming less convinced that these people were enemies. “Also if it makes you feel better take my weapons they aren’t going to do me much good either way.”
Artemis
GM, 856 posts
Thu 4 Oct 2018
at 20:16
  • msg #236

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

The motherwitch breaks her silence finally. Perkins? Is that you? Whatever are you doing out of the trials?

The lion looks to be hesitant but answers. Helping this good lady, or at least I was trying to. We just ran into a false Raina a few minutes back so forgive us if we don't trust you just yet.... he wrinkles his nose. I'd say we get out of here and then see what is what.

The motherwitch shrugs. Have it your way. But if you were a real trick I would be on the floor giving up on life by now. That was dangerous to take her through the tunnels Perkins. I'm surprised you didn't try a different way.

I wanted to! he protests. But the king has them all locked down! He knows something's amiss! Besides, Raina is in trouble!

ooc: Bryon, feel free to move everyone whenever you're ready. You'll probably find yourselves back at the start of the tunnels again.
Bryon
player, 199 posts
Warlock
HP62/62 AC17
Thu 4 Oct 2018
at 20:21
  • msg #237

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Having recovered Bryon gave instructions. ”Everyone clasp hands and do not resist.” In a flash of magic they all disappear.
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 542 posts
hp:32/156
Sun 14 Oct 2018
at 16:44
  • msg #238

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Raknesh wanted to know more about Raina's situation, but they had to settle their own before doing anything else. So he followed Bryon's instruction.

"Could you get small again? I would be easier for the travel..."
Artemis
GM, 858 posts
Tue 16 Oct 2018
at 13:21
  • msg #239

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

By now you're safely out of the tunnels and feel that at this point there is no trickery going on, which is quite a relief. The lion stays a lion though, pointing out you're all just going to have to go back in if you're to get Raina, unless someone has another idea. He turns to Tanzy. So these are your friends eh? You know one of them is the reason you're here right? he looks at Prizzard accusingly, well, as much as a lion can.
Prizzard
player, 680 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Tue 16 Oct 2018
at 14:01
  • msg #240

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

To calm his own doubts, Prizzard had just one question for Tanzy. "What did nobody tell you?" Guilt already acting on him, the reminder had little effect.
Bryon
player, 200 posts
Warlock
HP62/62 AC17
Tue 16 Oct 2018
at 15:17
  • msg #241

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Bryon found need to rest after ugh a taxing journey. She sat on a stump or rock breathing carefully.
Tanzy
player, 328 posts
Tue 16 Oct 2018
at 22:10
  • msg #242

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

“Perkins, don’t be mean,” Tanzy warned her lion friend. Out of the tunnels she was feeling more sure that these were her actual friends and since she had no memory of her death she preferred to skim over the awkwardness of the event.

“Nobody? That spooky scythe of yours? It told me to knock you on your ass from time to time. A familiar grin appeared on her face.
Prizzard
player, 681 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Tue 16 Oct 2018
at 22:32
  • msg #243

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

"I'd go with crude over spooky, but that sounds right." He smiles as well, now convinced of her identity. The smile lasted just a moment, becoming a forced smile. "I'm surprised I'm not perforated. But then, you've had time and you tend to be a reasonable person. Still, I should deserve a slap, or something, for such a big mistake."
Tanzy
player, 329 posts
Wed 17 Oct 2018
at 09:14
  • msg #244

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

“A big mistake indeed! But I’m sure you’ll punish yourself far more than I ever could.”  Her expression holds only sympathy as she reaches out to give Prizzards arm a gental squeeze. “Also it’s hard to be upset by something I honestly don’t remember. Please let’s not dwell on it, right now we have bigger worries.”
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 543 posts
hp:32/156
Wed 17 Oct 2018
at 15:57
  • msg #245

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Raknesh had, obviously, missed a few things of the exchange but felt relieved for the confirmation.

And the dreaded confrontation was a complete damp squib.

"Well... Humm... Sorry to break the mood, but there is much to do still.
 The initial goal for this dreadful trip is now reached... But we have another objective now. And apparently the odds are even less than the first one...

Any suggestion?"

Prizzard
player, 682 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Fri 19 Oct 2018
at 07:54
  • msg #246

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

"Yea.. Raina was captured. This is her mother, The Motherwitch, likely the origin of arcane magic. Turns out most of our allies and enemies are immediate family. Even stranger, it seems I'm her half-grandson." He let that slip through distracted lips before realizing it was said rather than thought. A bit of information likely to spark many kinds of reactions.
Tanzy
player, 331 posts
Fri 19 Oct 2018
at 08:34
  • msg #247

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Tanzy has moved to check that Bryon is recovering and bends to give the woman a quick hug in thanks. Getting Raina had always been in her plans ever since she’d discovered she was there. It was a relief to have found the others for surely between all of them they could manage to come up with a viable rescue plan. Prizzards introduction to the old woman and his connection to her brought a gasp of surprise but she politely held her questioning for another time. Instead she addressed the motherwitch

“Perkins and I met a friend of Raina’s. He sent us to find you and I believe he would be willing to help us once we get back inside. Raina seemed...important to him.” She waited expectantly hoping the old woman was more useful than she looked.
Bryon
player, 201 posts
Warlock
HP62/62 AC17
Fri 19 Oct 2018
at 13:23
  • msg #248

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Bryon’s fatigue had indeed recovered. She stood and returned Tanzy’s hug. ”I am glad you are safe. Well where to next?”
Artemis
GM, 860 posts
Tue 23 Oct 2018
at 15:27
  • msg #249

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Actually Raina is my granddaughter the motherwitch corrects Prizzard patiently. But close enough. Yes. Our family tree is very...twisted. As for Raina, I'll not leave her to my son's demented revenge. He was betrayed by her and that does not bode well. We've got to get inside! Tell me woman, did my grandson meet you upon your death? Raina's brother? He's as neutral as they come when it comes to disobeying his grandfather, but we may be able to get him to help if I offer him something...As for your mysterious helper, he's more than welcome to our little party. The problem is getting back inside. The only way through is the way you came. Unless... she frowns and sighs. We could go through the sluice tunnels... She eyes Perkins to gauge his reaction. He does not disappoint.

Nooooooo! he roars, though it's more out of fear than aggression. That's disgusting! Blood and body parts everywhere! Not to mention carrion fiends! You really think we can crawl on our bellies through all that and keep them from dragging us into their dens?! Please!!! Anything else!

The motherwitch shrugs and turns to the rest of you. Well, you heard him. We can either wade through the sluice tunnels or go back the way we came and risk the trap phantoms that we already barely escaped as it is. My money is on the sluice, but you'll get messy. Very messy. And it is not without its risks...Let me know she folds her arms patiently.
Tanzy
player, 332 posts
Tue 23 Oct 2018
at 20:41
  • msg #250

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

“Yes I met your grandson,” Tanzy admitted “He could probably be convinced to help with the right incentive. If helping his sister isn’t incentive enough,” She rolled her eyes in disgust. She also didn’t look impressed with the options presented. “Neither way sounds very promising. Can we not cause a distraction and sneak in? Or find disguises?” Tanzy had no doubt she could get back in undetected, sneaking was one of her strong points. It might not be so easy for the others though... “In the end Raina is worth whatever route we risk.”
Prizzard
player, 684 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Wed 24 Oct 2018
at 07:57
  • msg #251

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

"I would prefer dirty over dead. I'll have no need for these clothes soon either way." Indeed, the man had been covered in blood and worse often enough, though he took care to clean his clothes. Perhaps too much effort, as what was likely once black was now faded to many shades of grey, stained slighly brown by blood, and blackened at nost darned edges and holes. It was obvious the clothing should have been burned many years ago, but he always refuses.
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 544 posts
hp:32/156
Wed 24 Oct 2018
at 11:14
  • msg #252

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Prizzard's revelations really surprised Raknesh.
This was really a complicated family...
He had quite a few questions crossing his mind, but now is not the best time.

"While I can't say it doesn't bother me, I will prefer filth to the deadly traps we could encounter in that place.

As long as it doesn't involve swimming underwater, count me in."

Bryon
player, 202 posts
Warlock
HP62/62 AC17
Wed 24 Oct 2018
at 13:52
  • msg #253

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Bryon remained an outsider in this drama. To her this just was one more revelation in a series.
Artemis
GM, 861 posts
Thu 25 Oct 2018
at 14:44
  • msg #254

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

The lion looks horrified as the consensus seems to be reached. Did you not hear what I said?! Body parts! Blood, guts! Are you all mad?! he gasps. He suddenly slips into the form of a frog again and leaps onto Tanzy's leg, climbing up her body to her shoulder. I should have stayed home. I knew it! Well, if you're going to be like this, I'm going to turn into a spider and crawl on the ceilings at least! Do you know how much I hate spiders?! he shudders. You're all awful! He folds his little froggy arms in a huff. The motherwitch smiles. You always were squeamish Perkins. she chuckles. Alright. Let's be on with it. Now, you should all be aware, there are several nasties that are attracted to the bodies. Carrion eaters of all sorts. It will be unpleasant, especially with the cramped spaces. There are rooms that open up, chambers and the like spaced quite often to keep the tunnels from getting clogged. Every now and then workers are sent in to clear everything out. It's just about the worst job you can imagine. Hopefully no one is scheduled to go down there today. We don't want anyone alerting them we're here. If we run across anything, your best course is to scramble to the nearest chamber and deal with it there. It's going to be too cramped to fight well otherwise. Everyone ready?

ooc: Ok, let me know if you have any preparations to make. The tunnels are long and wind like a maze. It will take an hour to traverse when the time comes. Also, please make preparatory spot, listen, will and fort saves just so I have them ready. Lastly, remember if you didn't take that creepy lady's help you'll need to roll a concentration check DC 20 to successfully use any magic etc.
Tanzy
player, 335 posts
Fri 26 Oct 2018
at 06:32
  • msg #255

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

The worried look on Tanzy’s face made it clear she isn’t excited about their chosen route and she reaches up to tuck Perkins into her pocket. “Took the words right out of my mouth,” she whisperes to her little friend.

Ooc: Will: 16
Fort:13
Spot:12
Listen:14

Prizzard
player, 687 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Fri 26 Oct 2018
at 07:16
  • msg #256

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Prizzard will rip some fabric to stuff his nose and a strip to cover both forehead and mouth. If enough can be spared. Probably from the cuff if his borrowed pants.

rolled 18,10,15,2 using d20+6,d20+7,d20-2,d20-2.  Will, Fort, Spot, Listen.
Artemis
GM, 863 posts
Tue 6 Nov 2018
at 14:14
  • msg #257

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

The tunnels aren't far and the motherwitch leads you to them with very little concern on her part. She is a lot of things but squeamish isn't one of them. Eventually you come to a wall with a large metal grate. You can already smell it and as you near you see a long stain of red and brown puddled at the ground in front of the grate. The motherwitch doesn't try to step over it, muttering, We're about to get filthy anyway and with one hand she pulls the heavy grate off as though it weighed nothing. I'll go first I suppose. But whoever takes up the rear should be capable. We're vulnerable on both sides. She then crouches and enters, complaining about the cramped space on her back. Indeed as you enter the smelly tunnel, you discover space is tight. You can crouch and move that way, only about 3 quarters upright, or you can crawl. Already you can see bloody muck on the floor though at this point it's only a few inches deep. The smell is absolutely nauseating and flies buzz everywhere. Perkins is complaining already, and Tanzy can feel his little froggy fingers clinging to the inside of her pocket.

At first it doesn't seem too bad once you get used to the horribleness of it all. But after ten minutes or so, the muck gets deeper. It seeps over your boots and the cold, coagulated mess eventually goes past your shins. It's getting hard not to slip as you trudge along. Occasionally rogue dismembered body parts are spotted here and there but for the most part it's all one bloody sludge. Then Tanzy hears something. A faint noise up ahead. It sounds like crunching.

ooc: Oh, I also forgot to mention you should roll a constitution check to see how well you handle the grossness of it all as well as a dexterity check to see how well you keep your balance. Good luck...
Bryon
player, 204 posts
Warlock
HP62/62 AC17
Tue 6 Nov 2018
at 15:12
  • msg #258

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Bryon decided to just use a different ability, Spiderwalk. She climbed the walls to the ceiling and went along the ceiling, avoiding the muck all together!
Tanzy
player, 337 posts
Wed 7 Nov 2018
at 09:25
  • msg #259

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Tanzy clenches her teeth underneath the scarf she’d wrapped around her nose and mouth and chooses a secure spot in the middle of the line. Thankfully she is used to small spaces and has no issue with the cramped tunnels. The gore beneath her feet is another matter and it’s all she can  do to keep from vomiting. It also makes it difficult for her to find good footing and more than once a soft curse escapes as she struggles through the mess. “Bloody hell, there’s something crunching up ahead,” she warnes her hand shifting to her weapon. There was hardly room to draw it but she felt better knowing it was there.

Ooc: constitution 16 Dex:7
Prizzard
player, 689 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Thu 8 Nov 2018
at 07:35
  • msg #260

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Likely sharing rear-guard with one of sharper senses, Prizzard was having trouble with his footing. Not all body parts floated, and he seemed to find a lot of rough terrain under that repulsive river. He was also beginning to feel a difference between getting coated in death and wading through it. Once the carrion got deep enough, Prizzard committed to it, crouching neck-deep and rubbing some into his hair. Likely getting strange looks, he explained quietly: "Camouflage, both sight and smell."


rolled 16,6 using d20+3,d20+2.  Con, Dex.
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 546 posts
hp:32/156
Thu 8 Nov 2018
at 16:51
  • msg #261

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Raknesh took the rear position as they agreed his high perceptions could be an advantage.
And the fact he is mostly a ranged fighter means he could still help against potential threats from the front.

His mental training allowed him to 'get over' the horrid situation... despite an unlucky fall that had him covered in the horrible goo.

"I think I'm good" he comments, glumly, as Prizzard explained his move.

17:48, Today: Raknesh Kaltash rolled 6 using 1d20+3.  dexterity.
17:48, Today: Raknesh Kaltash rolled 20 using 1d20+2.  constitution.
Artemis
GM, 864 posts
Fri 9 Nov 2018
at 22:30
  • msg #262

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Unfortunately Tanzy, Raknesh and Prizzard all stumble quite a bit, but then there's a lot to trip over and the footing is slick. This does cause you to get...messy as you are forced to catch yourself frequently. Bryon is feeling quite relieved to be away from it all.

Perkins, seeing Prizzard's tactic, makes a squeal of protest. Camouflage you call it!? What in BLAZES!? Who IS this person!? he demands of Tanzy, gripping her tunic and pulling on it as though interrogating her.

Meanwhile the motherwitch looks amused. Not a bad idea really. There are things that can smell your living flesh. Still, I understand if that's a bit much for the rest of you. Now, as for the crunching, I'd say that's probably one of the cleaners. There's no sneaking past them, they are much too keen for most of you. Your best bet is to run to the next chamber and pray there's only one of them. If you don't take him out he'll follow us the rest of the way and you really don't want that. He's probably in there now, feeding on some of the bigger pieces. You ready? You'll have to move fast. If he hears you before you get to him he'll come out and take up the entire tunnel. He's not small.

ooc: Ok, roll initiatives everyone. Whoever gets the highest gets to the chamber first and will be the first to attack. The "Cleaner" got a 13, so as long as you beat that you'll make it inside the chamber before he exits. As long as one of you makes it, he won't come out because he'll be busy with them. If no one makes it then...you've got problems. Also, for those it applies to don't forget to make a concentration check for spells. DC 20.
Prizzard
player, 690 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Sun 11 Nov 2018
at 13:41
  • msg #263

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

As usual, Prizzard is distracted.

rolled -1 using 1d20-4.  Initiative
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 547 posts
hp:32/156
Sun 11 Nov 2018
at 16:05
  • msg #264

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Raknesh is ready, but probably not the quickest.
17:04, Today: Raknesh Kaltash rolled 15 using 1d20+3.  init.
Tanzy
player, 339 posts
Sun 11 Nov 2018
at 17:55
  • msg #265

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

“He’s a little eccentric,” Tanzy agrees with Perkins her face pale against the streaks of muck and gore that splattered on her during her struggle to keep her footing.

Ooc: init 6
Bryon
player, 206 posts
Warlock
HP62/62 AC17
Mon 12 Nov 2018
at 12:33
  • msg #266

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

16:42, Fri 09 Nov: Bryon rolled 20 using 1d20+2. Initiative.

Bryon climbed out of the cave and up the adjoining rock face making as little noise as she could. Being intrepid she will attempt a cone shaped Eldritch blast using acid for the base damage type.

06:33, Today: Bryon rolled 19 using 1d20+8. Concentration.
06:32, Today: Bryon rolled 21 using 7d6. Cone, Vitriolic, making the damage acid based and continuing for another round @1d6. damage
06:30, Today: Bryon rolled 21 using 1d20+10. E-Blast Attack.

Raknesh Kaltash
player, 548 posts
hp:32/156
Mon 12 Nov 2018
at 16:07
  • msg #267

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Raknesh quickly follows Bryon, not willing to let her face whatever horror they were about to fight alone.

He quickly launches a few arrows.

move action :get inside the room
standard action: manyshot (2 -4 to att --> 34 tohit)

damage (arrow, fire, holy)

12,6,2 (x3 if critical confirmed at 23 )  and 11,3,11

This message was last edited by the player at 16:07, Mon 12 Nov 2018.
Artemis
GM, 865 posts
Tue 13 Nov 2018
at 16:58
  • msg #268

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Bryon is first to make it into the chamber, scrambling on the wall with added quickness without the gore to hinder her. Unfortunately, once inside her concentration is distracted, seeing the huge thing that waits inside. You can feel your powers just outside your reach and it is incredibly frustrating not to be able to access them...

Luckily though, your presence though is a good distraction as it keeps the creature inside the chamber instead of moving out to crush your friends. It turns its attention to you with a vengeance...

Meanwhile Raknesh is next to enter and Tanzy and Prizzard lag behind.

You all see the "cleaner" is a black, slimy thing the size of a house, but it has a fluidity to its movements that makes you think it can squeeze into small places if it likes. Black rope thick strings emerge from its blobbish body, dozens of them, all coiling and reeling. Several of them have body parts gripped in them and one giant circular mouth with rows and rows of teeth is visible as it stuffs the corpses in, crunching loudly.

Raknesh's arrows are true, flinging at the thing with great accuracy and striking it just above the mouth. It squeals in fury, piercing your eardrums in pain. Then it readies itself, dropping the bodies as it flattens itself, thin, long tentacles engaged, two of them raise up and a massive spray of acid is flung at you from two directions...

ooc: Ok, so the floor is slippery and gross too but it's only a couple inches thick here so you can move ok but you have to make a balance check every round DC 15. If you don't mind moving half speed you can do DC 10. If you fail the DC you fall prone and are disadvantaged. That means you roll 2 DC20's on your attacks and you take the lower roll each time for that round. Does that make sense? So every time you'd roll you roll twice instead, though damage rolls are the same. Here's a link to the info in case you need more explanation. https://www.dandwiki.com/wiki/...age_and_Disadvantage
Now, as for the acid, make a reflex save DC 15 with a -5 penalty and if you succeed you take 15 damage and if you fail you take 30. The creature's hit DC is 22 so you now know if you hit him or not. Ok, that was a lot so let me know if you have any questions. Tanzy and Prizzard can go ahead and roll now and then once that's done everyone can start a new round and I'll worry about initiative later. I mostly was a stickler about it this time because of the circumstances of getting there before the cleaner got out.
Bryon
player, 207 posts
Warlock
HP62/32 AC17
Tue 13 Nov 2018
at 17:07
  • msg #269

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Bryon screamed in pain as the full burnt of the attack caught her.

I rolled 11 on Ref Save
30 is pretty much half my HP so another of those will leave me with 2 and a third will incapacitate.

Tanzy
player, 340 posts
Thu 15 Nov 2018
at 09:25
  • msg #270

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Tanzy easily evades the acid,miraculously avoiding damage. Unfortunately in her haste to attack she tripps falling to her knees with a growl of frustration.

Ooc: Reflex:19 13+11-5, Balance:8 1+7
Not even going to bother attacking after rolling a natural 1 on balance.
AC:18 HP:102 taking no damage due to evasion

Raknesh Kaltash
player, 549 posts
hp:32/156
Thu 15 Nov 2018
at 16:43
  • msg #271

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

17:38, Today: Raknesh Kaltash rolled 18 using 1d20+9.  reflex.

Raknesh's agility allowed him to avoid most of the damage, but it still hurt.

OOC it appears I forgot to change the HP in my character's bio.
so with the berries we went back full health? if so raknesh is now 141/156

Prizzard
player, 691 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Sun 18 Nov 2018
at 14:37
  • msg #272

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

rolled 19,10 using d20+6,d20+1.  Reflex, Balance (DC10).
HP 128/133
SP  77/129
AC 16/14/12

Storm Touch      14/14

Prizzard approached carefully before casting a spell. If he arrived before the spray, a quick slide behind the archway spares him most of the attack.
This message was last edited by the player at 14:38, Sun 18 Nov 2018.
Artemis
GM, 869 posts
Tue 20 Nov 2018
at 16:48
  • msg #273

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

ooc: It makes sense that Prizzard would miss the spray due to his slowness, so that's totally fine under the circumstances. Ok, go ahead and roll your next attacks everyone. If you need to make a concentration check for the purpose of spells go ahead and do so. If you do make the DC it will last for 3 rounds before you have to do it again so that's something.

The motherwitch watches with a look of disappointment. Well that's not good. You'll need to do better than that if you expect to kill him. I'd appreciate it if you didn't make me get involved. The moment I use my power my son will know we're here. Can't have that now can we? she folds her arms and leans against the wall, simply waiting. Meanwhile Perkins decides to get involved. You all owe me!! he shrieks with disgust. He immediately leaps from Tanzy's pocket and morphs into a black and gold griffin so quickly you almost don't see it happen. He lunges at the cleaner and swipes with ferocious talons but only one attack hits one of the cleaner's tentacles, causing black blood to ooze from the creature, but unfortunately not as successful as Perkins was hoping. Blast, blast and double blast!!
Tanzy
player, 341 posts
Wed 21 Nov 2018
at 22:05
  • msg #274

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Finally finding her footing Tanzy moves to flank, her borrowed rapier and dagger in each hand. It’s difficult to get past the tentacles but she manages to land a few blows.

Ooc: balance:20
Attack 1:35 damage:20
Attack 2:23 damage:15
Attack 3:16
Attack 4 dagger:23 damage:11
Attack 5:17
Attack 6:8   

Bryon
player, 209 posts
Warlock
HP62/32 AC17
Wed 21 Nov 2018
at 22:20
  • msg #275

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Concentration - 17

The acid had made her even worse at this. She tried to climb out of acid range.
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 551 posts
hp:32/156
Sun 25 Nov 2018
at 08:17
  • msg #276

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found


Now that he was inside the room, Raknesh could fire more arrows, with the hope his lack of movement wouldn't make him an easy target.

But the numerous tentacles and the chaos of the fight caused him to miss a few times.

                    arrow, fire, holy
ATT 1 : 33  DMG: 14,3,5
ATT 2 : 18  DMG: -
ATT 3 : 13  DMG: -
ATT 4 : 28  DMG: 12,4,3
Prizzard
player, 692 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Mon 26 Nov 2018
at 07:17
  • msg #277

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Even taking it slow, Prizzard slips and blasts a small hole in the stone wall, then stands back up.

rolled 4 using 1d20+1.  Balance

HP 128/133
SP  77/129
AC 16/14/12

Storm Touch      13/14

Artemis
GM, 870 posts
Tue 27 Nov 2018
at 16:46
  • msg #278

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

This is a nightmare!! Perkins exclaims, leaping back from a tentacle that whips toward him. Any bright ideas?! What if we trapped him in here instead? Can anyone block the door with something? Leave him in his filthy den?

The motherwitch shrugs and grips Bryon by the waist with surprising strength. You are firmly upright and not going anywhere. Concentrate dearie. I'll keep you steady unless that wretch tries to blast you again. Anyone else who needs a steadying hand, make your way to me. That offer is mostly for you Prizzard... she arches a brow. She's near enough you could make it to her easily should you wish, and she's not in direct range of the cleaner yet either so it's a tempting option. Meanwhile the cleaner goes for Raknesh and Tanzy, seeing them as the biggest threats. It shoots out two tentacles at Raknesh, but he's able to barely avoid them. Barely. Tanzy, however, is not so lucky and it grips her by the leg...Perkins immediately rushes the thing, clawing and biting at its head ferociously.

ooc: Tanzy, go ahead and roll a few opposed grapple checks please. Bryon, you no longer have to worry about slipping for the moment and should Prizzard join them the same goes for him. Of course that will change if you need to dodge more acid in the future. By the way, I don't remember if I told you his AC but it's 21 so now you know if you hit. Next round please!
Tanzy
player, 343 posts
Tue 27 Nov 2018
at 22:33
  • msg #279

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

A noise of disgust escapes her lips as the tentacle squeezes around her leg. “Not today,” Tamzy mutters and with a twist she easily removes herself from the creatures grasp.

“OOC: Escape artist:32 (20+12)
Prizzard
player, 693 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Wed 28 Nov 2018
at 14:25
  • msg #280

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Prizzard needed to get close, and this time managed to approach the creature, delivering a charge of his spell easily.

rolled 16 using 1d20.  Balance DC10.
rolled 32,22 using d20+14,9d6.  Touch Attack, Damage.

HP 128/133
SP  77/129
AC 16/14/12

Storm Touch      12/14

Bryon
player, 210 posts
Warlock
HP62/32 AC17
Wed 28 Nov 2018
at 14:32
  • msg #281

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Concentration = 15

Bryon is in too much pain to use her powers
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 552 posts
hp:32/156
Mon 3 Dec 2018
at 16:32
  • msg #282

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Raknesh knows his situation in quite bad. He usually prefers the safety of long range combat, but there is no other way at the moment.

So he trust his training and his reflexes to avoid the most lethal blows while he fires arrow after arrow.
                    arrow, fire, holy
ATT 1 : 24  DMG: 16,5,4
ATT 2 : 34  DMG: 12,4,6
ATT 3 : 23  DMG: 11,1,7
ATT 4 : 33  DMG: 12,4,2

Artemis
GM, 872 posts
Wed 5 Dec 2018
at 20:58
  • msg #283

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Tanzy easily evades the cleaner, try as he might. Meanwhile Raknesh and Prizzard are both making good headway damaging the thing, who looks most displeased.

Unfortunately for Perkins, as he moves to make another attack he is grasped by a nearby tentacle and thrown to the ground. He thrashes and snarls in his griffin form, thoroughly freaking out. It got in my mouth! It got in my mouth!! he shrieks. You're quite certain he's being slowly crushed by the thing but even now he's far more concerned with the disgusting gore.

At this point the cleaner's focus shifts to Prizzard and Raknesh, seeing them as the biggest threats and he raises a single tentacle back and then flings fist sized sharp  barbs straight at the both of you...

ooc: Reflex save, -5 to it. DC is 20. If you succeed you take no damage. Otherwise you take 33. Next round please! :)
Prizzard
player, 694 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Fri 7 Dec 2018
at 10:46
  • msg #284

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Managing to stumble out of the way, Prizzard found time and balance to deliver his spell twice more. (Assuming touch AC is significantly lower)

rolled 23 using 1d20+6.  Reflex DC20.

rolled 21,14 using d20+14,d20+9.  Full Attack vs Touch AC.
rolled 37,35 using 9d6,9d6.  Damage.

HP 128/133
SP  77/129
AC 16/14/12

Storm Touch      10/14

Bryon
player, 211 posts
Warlock
HP62/32 AC17
Fri 7 Dec 2018
at 15:20
  • msg #285

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

I rolled a 10 on Concentration! At this point I’m just giving up.
Tanzy
player, 344 posts
Sat 8 Dec 2018
at 03:35
  • msg #286

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

“Perkins change back into a frog!”  Tanzy shouts hoping a smaller form will help her friend escape his predicament. Still in a flanking position she attacks the thing again.

Attack1: 24 (8+16)  Damage: 27
Attack 2: 31 (20+11)  Damage: 26
Attack 3: 10 (4+6)
Attack 4:15 (4+11)
Attack 5: 20 (20+6) Damage: 15
Flanked with sneak attack 4d6

Raknesh Kaltash
player, 553 posts
hp:32/156
Sun 9 Dec 2018
at 18:20
  • msg #287

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Raknesh's training allows him to skillfully avoid all the barbs.
Holding his ground, he fires again, his mental strength allowing hims to maintain his psychic bow.
                    arrow, fire, holy
ATT 1 : 26  DMG: 12,1,8
ATT 2 : 23  DMG: 17,4,8
ATT 3 : 14  DMG: -
ATT 4 : 29  DMG: 14,4,6

Artemis
GM, 873 posts
Tue 11 Dec 2018
at 21:41
  • msg #288

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

You're all picking away at him nicely. He's bleeding heavily, which only mixes in with the rest of the gore of the place so at times it's hard to gauge his damage but it becomes increasingly apparent that he can't take much more like this luckily. Perkins does listen to Tanzy's advice and with a shriek of disgust he turns back into a frog, slipping into the muck and hopping out of reach before turning back into a griffin again. He shudders and shakes. I. Hate. This. Place.

Just as he's done talking unfortunately, the cleaner rears up on its back tentacles and a great purple cloud of something is released from the ends of his tentacles, filling the room. You feel agonized, the pain is incredible and it's all you can do not to fall down to the floor....

ooc: Ok, roll constitution checks. DC 18. If you succeed you take 15 damage and don't fall prone. If you fail you take 29 damage and fall prone for one round. Next round please!
Bryon
player, 212 posts
Warlock
HP62/32 AC17
Tue 11 Dec 2018
at 22:23
  • msg #289

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Do you mean con checks or Fort saves?
Artemis
GM, 874 posts
Wed 12 Dec 2018
at 03:35
  • msg #290

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Ooc: oops, let’s make it fort saves please
Prizzard
player, 695 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Wed 12 Dec 2018
at 06:49
  • msg #291

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Prizzard held a handful of his own hair, pulling on it to keep focus. Oppurtunities to simply lay a finger on the creature were few between its movement, the footing, and the purple gas, but another two cracks of thunder could be heard in quick succession as the spell landed.

rolled 25 using 1d20+7.  Fort DC18.

rolled 20,20 using d20+14,d20+9.  Full Attack vs Touch AC.
rolled 28,32 using 9d6,9d6.  Damage.

HP 113/133
SP  77/129
AC 16/14/12

Storm Touch       8/14

Tanzy
player, 345 posts
Wed 12 Dec 2018
at 09:35
  • msg #292

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Tanzy’s face twists in pain but she manages to stay on her feet. Unfortunately  her next attacks are far less effective than the ones before.

Ooc: Fort: 21
Attack 1:20 (4+16)
Attack 2:16 (5+11)
Attack 3:10 (4+6)
Attack 4:28 (17+11) Damage:13
Attack 5:15 (9+6)   

Bryon
player, 213 posts
Warlock
HP62/32 AC17
Wed 12 Dec 2018
at 12:12
  • msg #293

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Fort save = 16

The fog hurt when she inhaled it, so much that she lost her grip on the wall and fell ass over tea kettle to the hard stone floor. There is a sickening thud and crunch as she hit, she is bleeding and unresponsive.

Between the full fog damage and the fall Bryon is below 0 HP
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 554 posts
hp:126/156
Wed 12 Dec 2018
at 12:38
  • msg #294

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Whatever that thing just launched at them it was the most horrible thing he had ever breathed.
But apparently Raknesh's body had gotten used to vile things since they arrived in this dreaded land, and it didn't hurt as much as he expected.

13:30, Today: Raknesh Kaltash rolled 21 using 1d20+6.  fort save.

He noticed Bryon's fall, hoping she was not dead. He had the healing berries ready, but they had to take care of the monster first or they would all be sitting ducks.

So he launched another volley of arrow.

                    arrow, fire, holy
ATT 1 : 32  DMG: 14,1,9
ATT 2 : 32  DMG: 14,4,6
ATT 3 : 22  DMG: 14,5,11
ATT 4 : 26  DMG: 11,5,5

Artemis
GM, 875 posts
Sat 15 Dec 2018
at 23:53
  • msg #295

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

With a sigh, the motherwitch hoists Bryon's limp form and simply walks out of the chamber. Should anyone glance outside they see her stabilizing the poor woman, though she's quite thoroughly covered in muck by now...

Meanwhile, some decent damage is being done to the cleaner and he's starting to second guess himself. Across the room there is an entrance to another tunnel and he starts to slide towards it, bleeding heavily. Clearly he's trying to escape. Meanwhile though, he releases another fog, this one black, and it's difficult to see...

ooc: Ok, he's made the room almost completely dark. If you want to still attack him you may try, but see the following for guidelines (under darkness)

https://www.dandwiki.com/wiki/SRD:Vision_and_Light

sorry! I'm in a huge rush and wanted to make sure I got this done!
Tanzy
player, 347 posts
Mon 31 Dec 2018
at 23:48
  • msg #296

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

“He’s making a break for it!” Tanzy points out the obvious as the room darkens. Despite not being able to see she slashes at the monsters last known location. It wasn’t much of an attack but she’s satisfied to hit the thing even if it’s a weak blow.

OOC: attack: 21 Damage: 6
attack 2:22 damage 1   

Raknesh Kaltash
player, 556 posts
hp:126/156
Tue 1 Jan 2019
at 14:45
  • msg #297

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Once again, Raknesh feels the absence of Rocky as the tiny rock could guide him in total darkness.

But they could not let that thing escape.

So he fired his arrows, hoping at least some would it. And the illumination from the fire and the holy light might help the others to pinpoint the huge creature.
                    arrow, fire, holy
ATT 1 : 34  DMG: 12,6,3      52  71
ATT 2 : 32  DMG: 16,3,10     93  76
ATT 3 : 29  DMG: 18,4,8      48  75
ATT 4 : 26  DMG: 17,4,8      91  24

As Raknesh has a flaw regarding concealment, I had to roll twice.  I don't know if you had to roll higher or lower than 50, so I let you do the math^^

This message was last edited by the player at 14:45, Tue 01 Jan 2019.
Prizzard
player, 697 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Thu 3 Jan 2019
at 08:39
  • msg #298

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Prizzard snaps his fingers as he speaks an arcane syllable. The snap discharges one blast of his Storm Touch spell before the casting dismisses it, giving away his position to his allies. Then, flying above the much for a moment, he follows the glow from Rakneshs arrows. He flies carefully, feeling for the walls and ceiling, then casts another spell to fill the retreat path with fire.

Swift Extended Fly
Move 20' (half speed)
Dragon Breath (Fire Cone)

rolled 30 using 7d6.  Dragon Breath (Ref DC16).

Artemis
GM, 877 posts
Tue 8 Jan 2019
at 14:11
  • msg #299

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Poor Tanzy misses. She misses so badly she almost slashes her own leg. Almost. Perkins cries out for her to be careful.


Meanwhile the light from the arrows indeed helps both Raknesh and Prizzard, and many of Raknesh's arrows fly true. It is handy that your foe is large enough that precision is not necessary. Prizzard's flames of course only serve to better pinpoint the thing and even in the dark room you can see the fire engulfing the arrow laden cleaner. It screeches and screams, tentacles flailing and the sickening smell of burning flesh flooding the room. It tries to squeeze itself into the wall but is only  halfway inside before collapsing in a twitching burning mess.

One down eh? The motherwitch notes from the open entryway. Bryon lies in her arms and should you join her you see the old woman crush a blood red berry and drip the fluid into her mouth. If you'd not been so stubborn you could have done this yourself she mutters. Shortly after Bryon's eyes flutter open, her color already improving significantly.

Well? Everyone else in one piece? There are more cleaners out there I'll have you know. Hopefully we can do a better job of avoiding them next time. Nice enough work though, I'll admit she grudgingly praises you.
Bryon
player, 215 posts
Warlock
HP62/32 AC17
Tue 8 Jan 2019
at 16:16
  • msg #300

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Her eyes fluttered open and she cast them about. She was still in that blasted cave and then she saw the witch...

She sprang to her feet. ”YOU! How dare you! The next time you touch me, I swear on my mother’s eyes one of us will perish.”

Then she looked around to see if the others had finished with the monster thing. She noted they had and moved so that they were between her and the witch, ”I trust all of you will work to prevent any foreseeable unpleasantness.”

Well that is gratitude for you...lol
Prizzard
player, 698 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Wed 9 Jan 2019
at 02:45
  • msg #301

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

"You're already living the dream, what more could you want?" With a grin, her most childish companion splashed a few drops of the terrible sludge toward her, low enough it would not hit her face. She was already coated anyway..
Tanzy
player, 349 posts
Wed 9 Jan 2019
at 09:06
  • msg #302

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Tanzy wrinkles her nose at Prizzards little splash. “Bryon, I’m not going to complain that the old lady saved your life,” She lays a reassuring hand on the woman’s shoulder.“Call me selfish but I’d risk your anger opposed to letting you die here. I couldn’t live with that guilt...” She laughs despite the drama and the bloody sludge, remembering that she’s already dead.
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 557 posts
hp:126/156
Wed 9 Jan 2019
at 17:44
  • msg #303

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

"Thanks the Light, we are done !" sighs Raknesh in relief.

"I'm all in favor of doing better and avoiding them" he agrees
"And, Byron, you should show at least some respect for someone who saved your live...  And think a bit about it.  More so, I doubt you would be the one left alive if she decided to get rid of you."
Bryon
player, 216 posts
Warlock
HP62/32 AC17
Wed 9 Jan 2019
at 20:06
  • msg #304

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Bryon sneered, ”I would rather die that be touched by a filthy witch.” She obviously has some deep seated issue...
Prizzard
player, 699 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Thu 10 Jan 2019
at 04:57
  • msg #305

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Bryons comment put a curious and slightly confused look on Prizzards face, but no further comment. Finally, he drew his weapon to assist in walking around, and so it would be ready.
Tanzy
player, 350 posts
Thu 10 Jan 2019
at 09:18
  • msg #306

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

“Hopefully the need for it won’t arise again” despite her optimistic tone doubt is reflected in her eyes. It was alarming how quickly their friend was taken down. She made a mental note to stick closer to Bryon should they come across another confrontation.
Artemis
GM, 879 posts
Thu 10 Jan 2019
at 15:16
  • msg #307

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

The motherwitch gives a long steely look at Bryon and with complete calm and ease she simply says, The next time you go down, you're going to stay down. Someone as weak as you should never have come in the first place if you were going to be stupid too. With that she turns away and starts walking through the tunnels once more. Needless to say it's...awkward.

ooc: Ok, you are going to traverse the tunnels a bit more and for a lot of it you go unharmed, albeit ridiculously disgusting and messy. Roll a listen check though everyone and for those of you who took berries, let's cement now how many you actually got. Go ahead and roll a 4d 12 to determine how many berries you actually have left. If it's a stupidly unlucky roll though I'll let you roll again. THEN, each time you use a berry to heal you will roll a 1d10 per berry to figure out how many hit points it recovers. How's that sound?
Bryon
player, 217 posts
Warlock
HP62/32 AC17
Thu 10 Jan 2019
at 16:12
  • msg #308

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Bryon made a shrugging “Fine by me” face and walked along.

Bryon has 0 berries because she never took any.
Prizzard
player, 700 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Fri 11 Jan 2019
at 05:29
  • msg #309

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

rolled 4 using 1d20+3.  Listen.

As usual, Prizzard is practicing willful deafness. Also didn't consider bringing berries.
Tanzy
player, 351 posts
Fri 11 Jan 2019
at 09:41
  • msg #310

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Tanzy slides over next to Perkins, silently mouthing the word Awkward with a cringe. Both her dagger and rapier are put away to keep her hands free for balance and she falls to the rear to avoid the drama.

Ooc: listen:8 (1+7)
This message was last edited by the player at 09:43, Fri 11 Jan 2019.
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 558 posts
hp:126/156
Tue 15 Jan 2019
at 21:43
  • msg #311

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Raknesh's long training made him very aware to the importance of any sound.

22:43, Today: Secret Roll: Raknesh Kaltash rolled 24 using 4d12.

22:42, Today: Raknesh Kaltash rolled 32 using 1d20+16.

Artemis
GM, 881 posts
Tue 15 Jan 2019
at 21:56
  • msg #312

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

By the time Raknesh and Perkins hear anything, you are nearly out of the tunnels. Unfortunately the muck gets deeper as you go, naturally considering you're near the source of the gore itself. Everyone is waist deep by now and it is the most revolting, horrific thing you've ever walked in. Perkins stays on Tanzy's shoulder, clutching her collar with webbed little hands and yelling at her to keep her balance anytime she threatens to slip.

Ahead of you, you can see the end of the tunnel. It seems to be half buried so that only the upper half of the tunnel is exposed, leading to a room. You'll have to craw through it when you get there and climb out, half buried as you are. You also see it is blocked by rusted iron bars.

That's when you hear it, or rather Raknesh does anyway. Perkins too. Some kind of squeaking, shrieking, mass of high pitched creatures and it's getting closer. Judging from the sound you'd say it's just around the corner from the way you came.
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 560 posts
hp:126/156
Thu 17 Jan 2019
at 17:32
  • msg #313

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

"What did you say about carrion fiends, exactly? " asks Raknesh.
A dreadly image is forming in his mind and he really hopes he is just imagining something worse than it really is.
Prizzard
player, 702 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Thu 17 Jan 2019
at 17:57
  • msg #314

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

"Hm? Oh.. Sounds like rats to me. But it is the underworld.." Prizzard seems ready to release a blast of fire.
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 561 posts
hp:126/156
Thu 17 Jan 2019
at 18:26
  • msg #315

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

"Well, whatever they are, I bet they aren't the mundane version...
I'm counting on you Prizzard : I'm pretty bad against a multitude of creatures"

Bryon
player, 218 posts
Warlock
HP62/32 AC17
Thu 17 Jan 2019
at 18:46
  • msg #316

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Although covered in gross, Bryon still chose to use the wall climbing method to travers. No need to go swimming in gore after all.
Tanzy
player, 352 posts
Fri 18 Jan 2019
at 08:52
  • msg #317

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Tanzy crawls her way to the iron bars and shoves Perkins through if he’ll fit.“See if you can find a lock or latch or lever or any way we can open these bars!
Prizzard
player, 704 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Fri 18 Jan 2019
at 18:32
  • msg #318

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Prizzard tries a Hathran group-magic tactic, a reverberating hum matching the tempo and pitch of their shared connection to magic. Turns out it sounds too close to a performance chant they would perform to get all worked up for rituals. Once Prizzard clears his throat he deeply hums an accurate tune, but quickly slips to something which sounds suspiciously like Voodoo, by Godsmack. It resonates heavily in the cave as well, likely turning into a multi-echo performance mess.

9/17, failed to assist Bryon.
Artemis
GM, 884 posts
Tue 22 Jan 2019
at 16:43
  • msg #319

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Needless to say, Prizzard's odd tune does nothing to aid Bryon, who will have to hope she can concentrate enough to access her powers.

Meanwhile Perkins obeys Tanzy, hopping through to the other side of the bars. He gives a little shriek. Gah! There are skeletons in here! Living ones!! I see a lever though, but it's gonna be a minute! He sounds panicked and you hear the rattling of bones chasing him and see several skeletal feet run by the opening.

Shortly after the source of the sound reveals itself. It was rats. Lots of rats. Dozens of rats. BIG rats. The size of small dogs actually, and they swim through the gore eagerly, black beady eyes fixed on you all. The witch watches with lazy interest.
Flesh rats. They must have finally smelled you. They could pick your bones white within five minutes if you give them a chance. I suggest doing something she shrugs.

ooc: Ok, they'll be on you within two rounds, so if you want to utilize ranged attacks do so now and roll for both of them. Also, Bryon roll your concentration check. If you fail you can try again. In the meantime if anyone wants to mess with the gate feel free. Tanzy, feel free to use your rogue skills to have a crack at it, though without thieves tools you'll have a small penalty.
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 562 posts
hp:126/156
Wed 23 Jan 2019
at 17:09
  • msg #320

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

"Well, there isn't much I can do about the rats, but I think I can help Perkins " Said Raknesh

He put his hand between the bars and the light that usually materialize into his blade begins to flow around the facets of the crystal hand for a moment then suddenly expand in a burst of energy.
Bryon
player, 219 posts
Warlock
HP62/32 AC17
Wed 23 Jan 2019
at 18:30
  • msg #321

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Bryon crawled along the ceiling until she got a good bead on the rats. She closed her eyes and did a little Mudra ending with her hand extended, a cone of Ice blowing toward the rats.

3:29, Today: Bryon rolled 31 using 7d6.  Hellrim Cone E Blast damage (Cold).
Prizzard
player, 705 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Wed 23 Jan 2019
at 20:17
  • msg #322

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

1st Round:
Quickened Sadism
Storm Touch

2nd Round:
Move foward to a good spot
Dragon Breath (30' Cone Fire)
rolled 28 using 7d6.  Dragon Breath (Ref DC16).

HP 113/133
SP  52/129
AC 16/14/12

Dragon Breath (4/6) - 3rnd

This message was last edited by the player at 09:29, Thu 24 Jan 2019.
Tanzy
player, 353 posts
Thu 24 Jan 2019
at 09:18
  • msg #323

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

I wish I had my things,” Tanzy muttered as she examines the bars looking for hinges, locks or any loose bars.

Ooc: Not sure what might be needed so I rolled for a little of everything. Disable device: 21
Open lock: 27
Search:16

Bryon
player, 220 posts
Warlock
HP62/32 AC17
Thu 24 Jan 2019
at 11:49
  • msg #324

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Bryon called "Tanzy move." Then she threw a cone shaped hammering blast at the gate Of iron.

20 damage, hammering does full damage to inanimate objects
This message was last edited by the player at 11:51, Thu 24 Jan 2019.
Artemis
GM, 886 posts
Wed 30 Jan 2019
at 20:38
  • msg #325

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Everything seems to be happening at once. Raknesh is able to use his arm to turn the skeletons after Perkins and you watch with satisfaction as they rush across the room and cower in the corner. That means whatever room they're in must also be locked, or they'd have left it. At the moment they are sitting ducks so the option to target them from afar is open. Thanks ever so!! Perkins calls to Raknesh in relief.

In the meantime Bryon and Prizzard's attacks have resulted in several rats dying, their horrible screams piercing the air. You almost feel sorry for them. Almost. Unfortunately they are still great in number and by now they're upon you. Three go for Prizzard instantly, burying their sharp teeth in his legs. The rest go for Tanzy and Raknesh, who also feel the vile things trying to rip into their flesh. It's...disconcerting to say the least. On top of that, you can't help but feel a coldness to their bite and as it tries to spread to the rest of you, you realize these are no ordinary rats...

Meanwhile, Tanzy has figured out generally what needs to be done, but Bryon has made it all the easier by exposing the mechanism for her with her hammering blast, though the gate is still closed. It will only take another couple rounds to pick the lock...

ooc: Ok, two more rounds please. Bryon, your magic can last the next two rounds but then you'll have to roll another concentration check, this time DC 18 simply because you're already using it so it makes it easier. If you're still on the ceiling the rats can't get you so you don't have to worry about damage. Tanzy, it will take the two rounds for you to pick the lock, but I'll let you take a stab or two at the rats in the meantime since it won't be that hard for you to do. Meanwhile, everyone who has been bitten please roll const. checks. DC 15. If you fail you get -2 to attacks and rolls, otherwise you can shake off the damage.
Bryon
player, 222 posts
Warlock
HP62/32 AC17
Fri 1 Feb 2019
at 17:22
  • msg #326

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Bryon will angle her cone so as not to hit her allies.

Rolled 23 damage on HellRime Cone (Cold Damage)
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 564 posts
hp:114/156
Mon 4 Feb 2019
at 16:44
  • msg #327

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found


Raknehs feels the coldness spreading in his body as he battles the rats.

His arrows are deadly for those rats, but he can only launch a few of thems.

Thankfully he has learned not to leave openings while firing.


r1 (att, dmg, fire, holy)

33 17 2 9
31 16 3 9
14 16 2 9
26 18 4 2


r2
24 17 6 3
27 14 2 3
35 16 5 4
32 17 6 8


.
Prizzard
player, 707 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Tue 5 Feb 2019
at 02:10
  • msg #328

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

While Raknesh proved his speed and accuracy, Prizzard accidently turned a rat into a gore landmine, throwing off his accuracy for a while.

rolled 8 using 1d20+3.  Constitution DC15.

1: 23, 14+37
2: 25, 49+73
3: 18, 11+35
4: 11, 11+36

HP 101/133
SP  52/129
AC 16/14/12

Dragon Breath (4/6) - 1rnd
Storm Touch (13/13)

Artemis
GM, 888 posts
Wed 6 Feb 2019
at 22:41
  • msg #329

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Compared to the cleaner, the rats are proving a better foe, though they are definitely a nuisance...You've taken out half of them, though those bitten feel weakened, save Tanzy who shakes it off, concentrating on the lock. Eventually she opens it triumphantly and should you wish you can start climbing up, though it's not easy with the slippery gore that covers you. In the meantime the rats are all around you and it will therefore be difficult to do area affects without hurting each other. The mother witch gives a smirk as she heads towards the now open crawlspace. Hungry little dears eh? she arches a sarcastic brow. They won't follow us out. They've learned too many things in the palace would like to pick THEIR bones clean. Come along she gestures, already heading through. Easier said than done with dozens of rats still biting at your legs and waists...

ooc: Ok, so you're already affected by the poisoning so I won't make you roll constitution again since it won't stack, so don't worry about that. You'll have the penalty of failure (for those who did) for the next few rounds but it's temporary so  you can shake it off pretty soon. In the meantime it's tricky to crawl up and out the grate thingy while wet and slimy and covered in rats, so roll a climb check please, dc 15. If you fail you get to stay and get nibbled on for another round until you are able to make it. Naturally I expect Bryon will just spidercrawl instead. Handy!
Tanzy
player, 354 posts
Thu 7 Feb 2019
at 09:20
  • msg #330

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

“Get me out of this hell hole,” Tanzy mutters to herself as rats pick away at her. Wading through the gore has been hard on her, the addition of flesh eating rats is enough to damage her calm. On the verge of panic she shoves the grate open and desperately scrambles up.

Ooc: climb 22 (19+3)
Prizzard
player, 708 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Thu 7 Feb 2019
at 10:02
  • msg #331

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Prizzard holds as rear guard, slicing at the rats, then the next round giving them a parting blast of fire before escaping up the ladder. If anybody is still in the muck at that point, Ill change to blasting a cone of fire, swift flight, and hope any straggler can hold onto me to excape.


173 damage 1st round, +17 bonus for 2nd round, pretty sure those attacks hit. So. 93 damage 2nd round, +9 bonus this round.

1: 30, 13+25
2: 22, 14+24

Dragon Breath DC15: 21 Damage
rolled 25 using 1d20+16.  Climb 9 (+7).

HP  78/133
SP  52/129
AC 16/14/12

Dragon Breath (3/6) - 4rnd
Storm Touch (7/13)

Bryon
player, 223 posts
Warlock
HP62/32 AC17
Thu 7 Feb 2019
at 11:59
  • msg #332

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Bryon crawled along the ceiling to follow her friends.
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 565 posts
hp:93/156
Mon 11 Feb 2019
at 15:37
  • msg #333

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

If Raknesh can use his slippers of spider climbing to avoid most of the trouble, then he will  (too bad I only remembered them now...)

He will fire a few arrows too
This message was last edited by the player at 15:37, Mon 11 Feb 2019.
Artemis
GM, 889 posts
Tue 12 Feb 2019
at 16:01
  • msg #334

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

ooc: Ahahahahahahaha! You had spider slippers climbing the whole time! That's hilarious! And yes you may use them here.

You are all able to get out with ease, and thankfully the few rats left from Raknesh and Prizzard's parting shots, do not follow. You find yourselves in a cell. Perkins waits patiently while you join him, trying to shake the gore off yourselves. Several skeletons cower in the corner, still afraid of Raknesh and keeping a wide berth. Just as Tanzy goes to examine the lock on the cell door, a man in black appears on the other side, looking in. Besides his black hooded coat he also wears a black porcelain mask that covers his entire face. He looks fearsome to say the least but a moment later your fears are eased when he starts to open the door, speaking to Tanzy. The King knows something's afoot. A party was spotted sneaking in to the tunnels a couple hours ago and he's been raising his security. I had hoped you'd be able to find each other. Greetings great one, he nods to the motherwitch who smiles back. Ah Emeric. You just saved me the trouble of recruiting you. Is my granddaughter alright? He shakes his head at this. I don't know. She's with him. He is...angry. We need to regroup, see if we can sway helpers. Do you think you can all be quiet? If anyone sees you...Well folk here know someone alive when they see them.

ooc: You'll need to roll hides and move silently please. Also, if anyone wants to bum a berry off of Raknesh now is the time to heal.
Bryon
player, 224 posts
Warlock
HP62/32 AC17
Tue 12 Feb 2019
at 16:22
  • msg #335

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Bryon decided to be honest, ”I am not good at hiding or sneaking.”
Prizzard
player, 709 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Tue 12 Feb 2019
at 16:26
  • msg #336

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Prizzard hopped up the ladder with his Sadism spell aura raging, soaking up the pain dealt to all those rats. He was ready to tear down the door bare-handed (and would have likely succeeded), but having been the last up the shaft, hopefully the occult-dressed stranger has begun speaking. Otherwise, the wild man pumped up with spell power will be quite rude..


Prizzard could hide when necessary, but sneaking.. he would have better luck fighting the whole sewer.

rolled 6,9 using d20,d20.  Hide, Move Silently
If necessary,  Prizzard can use Greater Invisibility, but it only lasts a little more than a minute.

This message was last edited by the player at 11:41, Wed 13 Feb 2019.
Tanzy
player, 355 posts
Tue 12 Feb 2019
at 21:28
  • msg #337

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Tanzy is relieved to see her friend again and isnt at all put off by his fierce appearance.“I shouldn’t have any problems getting around unnoticed, especially since I’m actually dead.” Leave it to her to put a positive outlook on her recent death.
“Also if you’re looking to sway helpers you have a room full of petrified people that I’m sure could be convinced to turn against the man who ordered them turned to stone.”
Tanzy took a quick moment to explain that Emric had the disturbing ability to turn people into petrified statues which was why the lord of death kept him around.

OOC: Hide 26
Move Silently: 17

Raknesh Kaltash
player, 566 posts
hp:93/156
Wed 13 Feb 2019
at 07:38
  • msg #338

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

So there were others people that could help them.

Apparently, they just included themselves in some kind of coup. Or at least mild revolt.

He winced a bit at Tanzy's comment then eyed warily the new 'ally'...

"Stealth is part of my training." he simply said.
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 567 posts
hp:93/156
Wed 13 Feb 2019
at 08:28
  • msg #339

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Raknesh take a few berries from his reserve

09:28, Today: Raknesh Kaltash rolled 28,34 using d20+21,d20+16.  hide/move silently.
Artemis
GM, 890 posts
Thu 14 Feb 2019
at 22:11
  • msg #340

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Fortunately for Emeric, he is found an ally just as Prizzard grips the door to rip it off its hinges, still very souped up from his spell. The masked man takes a startled step back but Prizzard realizes by now he's not a threat and the conversation continues with the poor door dangling by a single half broken hinge.

As Bryon admits she's not good at "hiding or sneaking," the motherwitch gives her a nasty little look of amusement. Why am I not surprised? she then turns her attention back to the matter at hand. Alright, those who do not excel at being quiet can stay in the back. I'd rather you don't alert anyone ahead of us if you can avoid it. We should make for the penance chamber. That's where Emeric's little creations reside. I'm sure I can convince them to go against my son. If we run into any trouble, silence it quickly and whatever you do, don't let any stragglers get away! If they do the entire place will be after us!

At a nod from the motherwitch, Prizzard yanks the door the rest of the way off and you start your race through the corridors, which are black stone floor to ceiling. The lighting is spaced out so there are spaces of total darkness as you travel. Unfortunately, Prizzard is not the quietest and any advantage the shadows grant you is limited at best, especially when you hear a voice behind you, sounding startled. Hey there! What is the meaning of this!? He seems to only see Prizzard, the rest of you able to stay obscured in one of the unlit shadows of the hallway. He's an extremely handsome young man with pale gold hair and violet eyes. His features are strangely familiar but Prizzard of course has never seen him before.

ooc: Bryon, I rolled your stuff for you. You actually got lucky! By the way, sorry guys if I forget something or had typos. I forgot I was supposed to make dessert for valentine's day and now must rush away and frantically figure something out.
Prizzard
player, 710 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Thu 14 Feb 2019
at 23:30
  • msg #341

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Walking more calmly toward the man. "I was fighting some undead and suddenly found myself here, I'd like to know the same." Prizzard tried to bluff, a skill he rarely practiced. Maybe he was here because of a botched spell, maybe he was summoned here? He sure looked like he had been fighting, with the red dragon head, electrified scythe, and covered in gore and wounds.

rolled 11 using 1d20+3.  bluff (before believability modifiers)
Readied Action: Attack
Trigger: Any signial I should attack
rolled 32,13,37 using d20+14,2d4+7,9d6.  Readied Attack.

Raknesh Kaltash
player, 568 posts
hp:93/156
Sun 17 Feb 2019
at 06:32
  • msg #342

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Raknesh waits to see what's going to happen.
He is a bit reluctant to kill the young man as he might be innocent, but if things go south he will intervene.
Artemis
GM, 891 posts
Tue 19 Feb 2019
at 14:18
  • msg #343

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found



The man frowns at Prizzard, taking in everything with a bit of concern. You start to get the feeling that he's not exactly comfortable with what he sees and that he's debating how much he wants to get involved. Hm. Well you certainly look like you've been fighting undead. What's your name fellow? I'm usually the one who greets newcomers to this kingdom, I'm surprised not to have discovered you already but then... he pauses. You're alive. Aren't you? Or at least not completely dead, I can tell. He pulls out a plum from his pocket of all things and holds it out to you with a small smile. Forgive my manners. You must be so hungry! Here, won't you take this? Suddenly Prizzard, it's the most enticing piece of fruit you've ever seen. You're starving suddenly and it's all you can do to keep from grabbing it from his hands right then... ooc: Roll a will save please.

Meanwhile, the motherwitch hisses in the shadows with Raknesh and the others. She says it so quietly you almost aren't sure if you were imagining it, If he goes for the fruit, shoot him. Either of them. Don't let him eat it!
Bryon
player, 225 posts
Warlock
HP62/32 AC17
Tue 19 Feb 2019
at 14:28
  • msg #344

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Bryon has a better idea. She creates a cone of hammering blast and hits them both.

09:26, Today: Bryon rolled 25 using 7d6.  Hammer blast cone 1/2 damage to living.
If necessary I will add E. Spear, making range 150’
So they both take 1/2 of 25 damage but fruit is destroyed. Sorry but it was the best she had on short notice.

Prizzard
player, 711 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Tue 19 Feb 2019
at 15:10
  • msg #345

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

rolled 27 using 1d20+15.  Will Save.
rolled 28 using 1d20+20.  Intimidate.


Prizzard manages to keep his hands on his weapon and works through the temptation (I think. No DC given). "Dead? I doubt it. I can't help but assume this is the land of the dead, then, and that plum as much of a threat as any in the fae realm. Leave me be, trickster! I'll find some way back.." Prizzard recalls his calm anger near the end, the face and voice practiced to ward off bounty hunters and nosy strangers alike, then begins to jog away.
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 569 posts
hp:93/156
Tue 19 Feb 2019
at 15:19
  • msg #346

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Unless ﹰPrizzard does reach for the fruit, Raknesh Will stop bryon from ruining his attempt.

"Keep it ready if things escalate. "
Tanzy
player, 356 posts
Wed 20 Feb 2019
at 05:21
  • msg #347

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

“That’s Draden, Raina’s brother,” Tanzy whispers  still crouching in the shadows. “What happens if he eats the fruit?” She asks the mother witch her hand rests lightly on her weapon ready to draw it at a moments notice.
Artemis
GM, 892 posts
Thu 21 Feb 2019
at 14:50
  • msg #348

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Prizzard is indeed able to resist the lure of the fruit and the blond man listens with surprise. He seemed pretty sure that the plum would work and seeing how well Prizzard resists it catches him off guard. I'd hold here if I were you! he calls back, not threatening but firm nonetheless. I am a keeper of this place, a welcomer you might say. If you run into someone else, and you surely will, it's not a piece of fruit they'll offer you, but quick and great harm. You'd be wise to stay with me and figure out what happened to you. He sounds surprisingly civil under the circumstances, but also wary of this dark dressed stranger.

Meanwhile Raknesh is able to convince Bryon to stay her hand for the moment as you all watch and see what Prizzard decides. The mother witch sighs, watching the exchange. Why did it have to be Draden? she mutters. He's a good lad but his loyalty is divided. There's no telling if he'd be willing to go against his father or not. He's always been a self centered thing. As for the fruit, well it is a contract of sorts. Anyone who partakes of food or drink in the death kingdom becomes a servant of my son, the black king. It's not easy to untangle that kind of bind. she shakes her head.
Prizzard
player, 712 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Fri 22 Feb 2019
at 08:14
  • msg #349

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

"Oh yes, like that fellow with the petrification ability. Maior Invisibilis Sui, Extensa." Prizzard turns invisible before continuing "There wasn't much of that body left for the rats. Thank you for the tip, though. Caution will make this easier."

Prizzard doesn't move, but rotates up to 180° while speaking to throw his echo differently at the end.

HP  78/133
SP  43/129
AC 16/14/12

Dragon Breath (3/6) - 0rnd
Storm Touch (7/13)
Extended Greater Invisibility - 26rnd

Artemis
GM, 893 posts
Tue 26 Feb 2019
at 16:43
  • msg #350

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

The blonde man watches Prizzard turn invisible, staring at the last spot he was seen, eyes unmoving. You're not sure if he sees you but it sure feels like he does! His face is a blank, uncaring mask and after a moment he gives a shrug. Well, it's your funeral. I'll see you again when they kill you the rest of the way. With that he gives a mocking salute and turns on his heels, throwing the plum into the air and catching it as though he doesn't give a single fig about any of it. As soon as he's gone the motherwitch gives a sigh of relief. Well that was lucky! If he were more ambitious...if he'd seen anyone else, well, he would have taken it a lot more seriously. Let's get out of here before he changes his mind. My grandson can be trouble when he wants to be she shakes her head.

You continue down the halls in a hurry after that. It's too easy to get caught and according to the old woman, that would be disastrous. You're about to turn a corner though when Emeric stops you, saying he hears guards approaching. You turn around and duck into a storage room until they pass. You know the safest way to get to the stone court don't you? Emeric asks the witch in a low voice. You want to go through the trials don't you? she sighs. Well she made it didn't she? he gestures towards Tanzy. Ahem! I had a little something to do with that I'll have you know! the frog puffs out his chest proudly. I don't know. It's risky... the motherwitch frowns, ignoring Perkins. It's a test of character. You would have to be strong enough to hold on until I could gather you all up again. You'd be separated but...it's the safest way believe it or not. she sighs. Do you think you lot are up to trials of will? Our only other option is to fight an entire castle off and hope we can get to the stone court in time. As Tanzy listens to all this, she can't help but feels she's just made one giant circle. The trials again!?
Tanzy
player, 357 posts
Thu 28 Feb 2019
at 09:55
  • msg #351

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Tanzy clears her throat,“Honestly I skipped most of the trials. They sounded terrible and there was a creepy little girl... I met Perkins though and once he found out I knew Raina he showed me a shortcut.” She flashes a sheepish grin.“Fat lot of good it did us,” she adds frowning.

Tanzy is not looking forward to going through the trials and the more it’s discussed the more uncomfortable she gets especially since she’s confident she can make it through undetected if she were alone. Not one to make waves she of course goes along with the general consensus though the idea of being separated and alone again clearly has her nervous.
Prizzard
player, 713 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Thu 28 Feb 2019
at 10:15
  • msg #352

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

"I wish I knew you all better. Getting split up here makes me paranoid. But that's probably better, considering our resources here." Prizzard forgot to dismiss his spell and has likely approached from behind Tanzy or Raknesh. Their senses generally keep them from being surprised at his approach. And indeed, Prizzard has been burning through his mental stamina heavily today already and bears plenty of minor wounds, matching the rest of this crew.
Bryon
player, 226 posts
Warlock
HP62/32 AC17
Thu 28 Feb 2019
at 12:38
  • msg #353

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Bryon stepped up beside Tanzy and put an arm around her. "Whatever you decide, I'm beside you."
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 570 posts
hp:93/156
Thu 28 Feb 2019
at 16:02
  • msg #354

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Usually, Raknesh would not have flinched at Prizzard sudden voice, but he too was on edge for some time now.  And he lacked Rocky's help. Missing a shard of his own mind proved to be very strenuous in this place.

So he did jump a bit.

"A creepy little girl?  Another one?"

He sighed in both exasperation and worry.

"I suppose we don't have much choice...  I am trained to build a good resistance and keep my composure, so I hope it will help for those trials...

And we know and trust each other enough to risk getting here to save one of us.  I believe it speaks enough in its own.  And about our allies... Well they are putting quite a bit in the balance too.  So we can only have faith in that."

Tanzy
player, 358 posts
Sun 3 Mar 2019
at 22:06
  • msg #355

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

“I’m sorry, I don’t want to be a naysayer and I’m not saying we can’t got back to the trials... but do you realize what we did to even get here?!” Tanzy’svoice is shrill as she struggles to keep it to a whisper. “We crawled through human waste,” She gestures with her blood stained hands, “not feces and urine but blood and guts and bodies and appendages! I will never unsee or untaste what we sludged through. And now after all that, we’re giving up so we can go all the way back to the stupid trials?!” She stamped her foot for emphasis and glared at the Mother witch. “Why in God’s name did you not suggest the trials in the first place?!”

It’s a surprising outburst from a usually amiable Tanzy but she’s been through a lot the past few days so it’s not surprising the stress is taking a toll on her usually positive mood.
Artemis
GM, 895 posts
Thu 7 Mar 2019
at 14:37
  • msg #356

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

The witch looks at Tanzy with amusement. You have to get into the palace to do the trials my dear. They are held within these walls. You could not have avoided the blood and muck unless you'd wanted to give up on saving Raina. Does that make you feel better?

Meanwhile Perkins chirps up, still in his froggy form aboard Tanzy's shoulder. Listen, I can get you all out of the trials just as I did Tanzy before. You'll have to be strong though. You see, when a person is put in the trials, they are challenged in all sorts of ways. Sometimes it's emotionally, sometimes ethically, you know how it goes. It's going to feel very real. You may even forget about what we're doing, it depends on the person. But if you can try to shake it off, if you can try to be strong and hold out until I get to you, I should be able to get you out of them and we can take the back exit just as Tanzy and I did before. he turns to Tanzy then, patting her cheek. Don't worry Tanz! You did it once before, you can do it again!
Artemis
GM, 898 posts
Wed 13 Mar 2019
at 20:09
  • msg #357

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Prizzard: pm

Raknesh:

Bryon: pm

Tanzy: pm
Bryon
player, 228 posts
Warlock
HP62/32 AC17
Fri 15 Mar 2019
at 19:55
  • msg #358

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Bryon was so very confused. "Althol? Where are we? Why is my face bandaged?"
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 571 posts
hp:93/156
Sun 17 Mar 2019
at 07:22
  • msg #359

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

pm
Tanzy
player, 359 posts
Mon 18 Mar 2019
at 21:48
  • msg #360

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

PM
Artemis
GM, 900 posts
Tue 19 Mar 2019
at 19:40
  • msg #361

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Raknesh: pm

Tanzy: pm


Bryon: pm
Prizzard
player, 714 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Wed 20 Mar 2019
at 10:08
  • msg #362

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

PM
This message was last edited by the player at 10:09, Wed 20 Mar 2019.
Bryon
player, 229 posts
Warlock
HP62/32 AC17
Wed 20 Mar 2019
at 11:29
  • msg #363

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

pm
Tanzy
player, 360 posts
Thu 21 Mar 2019
at 03:34
  • msg #364

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

PM
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 572 posts
hp:93/156
Fri 22 Mar 2019
at 06:11
  • msg #365

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

pm
Artemis
GM, 901 posts
Tue 26 Mar 2019
at 18:40
  • msg #366

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Prizzard: pm

Bryon: Pm

Raknesh: pm

Tanzy: pm
Bryon
player, 230 posts
Warlock
HP62/32 AC17
Tue 26 Mar 2019
at 21:54
  • msg #367

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

PM
Prizzard
player, 715 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Wed 27 Mar 2019
at 05:40
  • msg #368

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

PM
This message was last edited by the player at 05:41, Wed 27 Mar 2019.
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 573 posts
hp:93/156
Wed 27 Mar 2019
at 16:12
  • msg #369

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

pm
Tanzy
player, 362 posts
Wed 27 Mar 2019
at 17:58
  • msg #370

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

PM
This message was last edited by the player at 18:01, Wed 27 Mar 2019.
Artemis
GM, 903 posts
Fri 29 Mar 2019
at 15:21
  • msg #371

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Prizzard: PM

Bryon: pm

Raknesh: PM

Tanzy: PM
Bryon
player, 231 posts
Warlock
HP62/32 AC17
Fri 29 Mar 2019
at 17:10
  • msg #372

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

PM
Prizzard
player, 716 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Mon 1 Apr 2019
at 10:00
  • msg #373

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

PM
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 574 posts
hp:93/156
Wed 3 Apr 2019
at 15:41
  • msg #374

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

pm
Tanzy
player, 363 posts
Wed 3 Apr 2019
at 21:32
  • msg #375

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

PM
Artemis
GM, 904 posts
Thu 4 Apr 2019
at 16:26
  • msg #376

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Bryon pm:

Prizzard: pm

Raknesh: pm

Tanzy pm
Bryon
player, 232 posts
Warlock
HP62/32 AC17
Thu 4 Apr 2019
at 16:29
  • msg #377

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

PM
Prizzard
player, 717 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Fri 5 Apr 2019
at 05:23
  • msg #378

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

PM
Tanzy
player, 364 posts
Tue 9 Apr 2019
at 07:53
  • msg #379

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

PM
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 575 posts
hp:93/156
Tue 9 Apr 2019
at 17:06
  • msg #380

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

pm
Artemis
GM, 905 posts
Wed 10 Apr 2019
at 19:46
  • msg #381

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Prizzard: Pm

Bryon: pm

Raknesh: Pm

Tanzy PM
Prizzard
player, 718 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Sat 13 Apr 2019
at 00:56
  • msg #382

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

PM
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 576 posts
hp:93/156
Mon 15 Apr 2019
at 07:34
  • msg #383

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

pm
Tanzy
player, 365 posts
Mon 15 Apr 2019
at 08:02
  • msg #384

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

PM
Artemis
GM, 909 posts
Mon 29 Apr 2019
at 15:48
  • msg #385

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Prizzard: Pm

Raknesh: pm

Tanzy: pm
Tanzy
player, 368 posts
Wed 1 May 2019
at 19:04
  • msg #386

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

PM
Prizzard
player, 721 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Thu 2 May 2019
at 08:17
  • msg #387

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

PM
Artemis
GM, 911 posts
Mon 6 May 2019
at 17:18
  • msg #388

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Tanzy: Pm

Prizzard: Pm
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 580 posts
hp:93/156
Mon 6 May 2019
at 18:30
  • msg #389

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

pm
Prizzard
player, 722 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Tue 7 May 2019
at 05:35
  • msg #390

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

PM
Tanzy
player, 369 posts
Tue 7 May 2019
at 08:03
  • msg #391

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found


PM
Artemis
GM, 912 posts
Thu 9 May 2019
at 14:16
  • msg #392

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Raknesh: pm

Tanzy: pm

Prizzard: PM
Tanzy
player, 370 posts
Thu 9 May 2019
at 19:20
  • msg #393

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found



pM
Prizzard
player, 723 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Wed 15 May 2019
at 06:44
  • msg #394

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

PM
Artemis
GM, 915 posts
Fri 17 May 2019
at 14:11
  • msg #395

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Prizzard: pm

Prizzard/Tanzy pm:
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 581 posts
hp:93/156
Sun 19 May 2019
at 16:29
  • msg #396

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

pm
Prizzard
player, 724 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Mon 20 May 2019
at 06:04
  • msg #397

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

PM
Tanzy
player, 371 posts
Mon 20 May 2019
at 09:05
  • msg #398

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

PM
Artemis
GM, 916 posts
Thu 23 May 2019
at 13:11
  • msg #399

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Tanzy/Prizzard: pm

Raknesh: PM
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 582 posts
hp:93/156
Thu 23 May 2019
at 16:09
  • msg #400

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

pm
Tanzy
player, 372 posts
Thu 23 May 2019
at 21:27
  • msg #401

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

PM
Prizzard
player, 726 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Sun 26 May 2019
at 04:56
  • msg #402

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

PM
Artemis
GM, 917 posts
Wed 29 May 2019
at 14:24
  • msg #403

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

ooc: Since you're almost all together now, I can go ahead and start posting normally. Bryon will be joining you guys soon, but for now this is basically for Raknesh/Tanzy/Prizzard.


IC: Prizzard and Tanzy follow the frog as he hops merrily along through the halls, humming happily to himself. Just follow me for now. he answers Prizzard's request to help. Perkins seems to know exactly where he's going. Eventually you find yourselves in the bowels of the place where cell after cell line the walls. You come to a particular closed door and Perkins steps through it as though it didn't exist, bidding you to follow. You find yourselves in a cramped cell, the walls littered with scratches and writing and tallies of days, or perhaps years. On a cot in the corner lies a man in rags, his hair and beard long and unkempt, looking up quietly at the ceiling, his face deep in concentration. Then Perkins calls his name. Raknesh. Oh Raknesh! It takes a few tries and the man seems to hear him miraculously. Looking around wildly but obviously not seeing you yet. Perkins has you join in and your friend closes his eyes in concentration, the worn, weary face focusing intently before he finally opens his eyes and seems to see you. Perkins claps with delight. Easiest one yet! Wanna get out of here Rak?
Tanzy
player, 374 posts
Wed 29 May 2019
at 22:01
  • msg #404

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Tanzy runs a hand over the scratches on the wall hoping they were made by a previous prisoner and not Raknesh. “This place is terrible.” She’s relieved that it didn’t take their friend as long to hear them, but she’s concerned about the possible emotional damage that could come with being locked in a cell like this. “Are you alright Raknesh?”
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 584 posts
hp:93/156
Thu 30 May 2019
at 08:29
  • msg #405

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Raknesh opened his eyes slightly then closed them again.

you can hear him muttering.

"This is new...   A step further?  Another maze... another trick..."
His voice, very low, a bit croaked and very tired showed cracks, getting less and less calm with the words and the implications for his mind.

"Do not falter. You are not here.  This is a trap! Remember... they tricked you for years.

But this is new...  NO !  They did not change. It is a trick !

No...

I can't do it all again...

No... no... no..."
and he started to shiver and to rock backwards and forwards.
Prizzard
player, 727 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Thu 30 May 2019
at 08:56
  • msg #406

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

First taking in the surroundings for a moment, hearing out Raknesh, and approaching him slowly while considering how to act, he tries to act the way Raknesh might remember him after a long time apart: "Of all of us your mind is the strongest, so why are you the last one stuck in an illusion? Come on, we'll be out if the underworld soon enough with more terrors to face." At this he shifts his stance, guarding his back almost as much as his front. "We can talk about these trials later."
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 585 posts
hp:93/156
Sat 1 Jun 2019
at 07:20
  • msg #407

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

It is hard for Rakensh to let go of the mental walls he had draw to protect himself.

His hope of freedom had been destroyed so many times...

But Prizzard's rebuke ignited a spark of defiance.

There was one thing he could do to get his proof.

For the first time in years, on his point of view at least, he summoned his power to materialize his mind blade.

The shinning blade materialized instantly, despite being flickering at first.

Then it shinned even brighter and with the light, Raknesh felt his mind free itself of it's prison too.
Prizzard
player, 728 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Sun 2 Jun 2019
at 02:35
  • msg #408

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Being really bad at reading people and situations, Prizzard kept up his guard and seemed ready to strike with the blunt end. Before he tries to talk down Raknesh, I assume the illusion fades.
Artemis
GM, 920 posts
Tue 4 Jun 2019
at 13:26
  • msg #409

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found



ooc: I'm going to move things along pretty soon. I assume you leave the cell but if for some reason you choose not to, let me know. Feel free to have any finishing conversations etc as Perkins gets Bryon. I figured I'd give you a chance before moving further.

Oh dear. This one really got to you didn't it? Perkins shakes his little froggy head. But you still had a lot of fight in you, to come out of it so quick! Very impressive! Do you remember now, Raknesh? About the trials? It probably feels so long ago...Come on, we'd better get out of here eh?

And then Raknesh does remember suddenly. The trials. Of course! It's hard to believe and a small tiny part of him wonders if this isn't some other trick but the mind blade brings clarity, hope, that has long been missing. Perkins gestures and a door appears in the center of the room. Should you go through it you'll all find the mother witch, leaning against the wall in a large dimly lit room. She looks incredibly bored. The masked man waits next to her. Ah. Finally! Well, I'd say you're all back! Shall we get on with it?
Wait! What about Bryon!? Perkins protests. The witch makes a face. Leave her. A short argument ensues and Perkins wins, hopping off through another doorway to fetch her and leaving you alone with the witch and the man. Well. You all look like hell. she notes. Raknesh, you also notice that upon exiting your cell (assuming you did so), your facial hair is gone and your hair is back to its normal length. It's wonderful.
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 586 posts
hp:93/156
Sun 9 Jun 2019
at 19:00
  • msg #410

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Raknesh looks at his hands and rubs his face a few times.

"This was a very potent illusion.  I knew something was amiss from the start : I remembered you but not the Trials. So I build walls to try and protect my mind... It was not enough..."

He paused and shook his head, eyes closed.

"I was on the verge of losing hope many times in the many years the illusion created...

 My masters would have been disappointed with their student."


He then heard the argument about Byron.

"What do you  mean, leave her?"

Prizzard
player, 729 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Sun 9 Jun 2019
at 20:38
  • msg #411

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

"Pragmatism, I think. But we aren't leaving anybody here, we all wake up together."
Tanzy
player, 375 posts
Mon 10 Jun 2019
at 07:29
  • msg #412

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

“This place is evil. I don’t believe your masters or anyone else could have done any better,” Tanzy assures Raknesh with sympathy. She shoots the Mother Witch a glare at the idea of leaving Bryon behind and is relieved when Perkins leaves to retrieve her.
Artemis
GM, 921 posts
Tue 11 Jun 2019
at 20:23
  • msg #413

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

The motherwitch smiles wickedly at Raknesh's question. Eh. She's just useless dead weight I say. Besides, I don't tolerate brats. But if you're all going to have a fit then fine. she rolls her eyes.

You all wait with the witch and Emeric until at last a doorway appears and a haunted looking Bryon emerges, followed by Perkins, hopping along as always. Well! Now that we're all back together we can go to the stone court and start waking up allies! I am sorry you all had to go through the trials. I know they're nasty. If you need a few minutes to gather yourselves you're welcome to it, but the sooner we get to the stone court the sooner we can get out of here right? he beams, his little froggy cheeks round and smiling.

When everyone is ready, the way to the stone court is closer than you realized. Just a short hallway off and you find yourselves in a large room with a high ceiling and a couple hundred statues of people and creatures, all twisted in different positions of torture, the last moments before they were frozen in time, skin hardening to granite but the faces are just as lifelike and real as if they were flesh. Some look to have faces of demons themselves, others have a bearing of innocence. If Emeric feels guilt for his creations, his black mask hides it. Instead he turns to the motherwitch. Well. This could go badly. If we release them all at once they'll probably swarm me. Someone will need to convince them to help. A great many may rather try to escape than to face the dark king again. I don't suppose any of you are particularly good at convincing an army of pissed off vengeful hellions they should help us?

ooc: Ok, go ahead and decide if you're going to have a spokesperson and whoever that is will need to roll diplomacy. On top of that, please everyone roll a spot check...
Tanzy
player, 376 posts
Wed 12 Jun 2019
at 04:30
  • msg #414

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

“Start with the gentleman you froze in front of me.” Tanzy suggests as her eyes drift over the statues of horror in the room. “I already promised we would free him and since we’ve already met he’s the least likely to run” She shivered remembering the incident. Tanzy was by no means volunteering to inspire the rest to follow them, just merely pointing out the one she was fairly confident who would.

Spot:24
Prizzard
player, 730 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Wed 12 Jun 2019
at 10:09
  • msg #415

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

"Perhaps.. if it looked at first as though we had him captured?" Prizzard knew well enough that he, at least, was not a sight to set people at ease. Add that to the location and Emeric being hard to miss..

rolled 17 using 1d20+3.  Spot.
Bryon
player, 236 posts
Warlock
HP62/32 AC17
Wed 12 Jun 2019
at 14:07
  • msg #416

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Bryon emerged arms around herself. She doesn’t look merely haunted, but dead inside. She keeps touching her face, as if half believing it wasn’t there at all. She barely acknowledged the others were even there. Bryon seemed broken somehow.
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 587 posts
hp:93/156
Thu 13 Jun 2019
at 16:15
  • msg #417

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Raknesh tries to focus his mind to their current predicament to prevent the -false?- memories of his 'trial' to submerge him again.  He can's stop himself from trying to grasp his now vanished barb.

The looks of pain and terror in all the statues are, more than enough, a good argument in favor of the 'it could go badly'.


"If you think you can prevent him from screaming out loud in fear or anger, let's try.  I don't think the others would listen to complete strangers... especially if those strangers are accompanied by their torturer."

Artemis
GM, 922 posts
Tue 18 Jun 2019
at 13:29
  • msg #418

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Emeric agrees to the plan, warming his hands up and placing them on the statue of the man Tanzy pointed out. Once the man is free, Emeric will step back and let the rest of you take point, allowing you to explain to the poor soul what you will. As he's doing this though, Tanzy spots a statue that catches her eye. At first she's sure she's imagining things, but as you look closer and examine the petrified woman, you nearly drop to your knees in shock. It is Ezran!
Prizzard
player, 732 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Tue 18 Jun 2019
at 13:39
  • msg #419

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

"Welcome back. We need to free the rest and get out of here." At about this time he would notice a lack of Tanzy and seek what distracted her. Oblivious as usual: "Are you.. feeling well?"
Tanzy
player, 377 posts
Tue 18 Jun 2019
at 16:12
  • msg #420

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

“This one gets changed next!” Tanzy orders, adding “Please” as an afterthought. She points out Ezran to Prizzard and the others still not quite believing what she’s seeing.
Prizzard
player, 734 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Wed 19 Jun 2019
at 03:28
  • msg #421

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

He is silent for a moment, recognizing the woman immediately but thinking.. "Where can these souls go when they leave here? I assume most of their bodies are long-dead by now." Spoken more to the general group than any one person.
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 590 posts
hp:93/156
Wed 19 Jun 2019
at 17:11
  • msg #422

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

"How did she end here?" he asked incredulously.

"She was possessed once, how would it impact her in this realm?" he asked their most recent companions.
Artemis
GM, 926 posts
Tue 25 Jun 2019
at 19:16
  • msg #423

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

The motherwitch listens to your questions with a nod. If someone is possessed it does not affect their soul when they die. They become themselves once more, it's only the body that was tainted and upon death that bond is broken anyway. As for what would happen to this woman if she left here, she'd end up in her body again, wherever that may be. If she's been buried it may pose a problem. It's not uncommon for that little oversight to spoil a resurrection attempt. Poor fools suffocate where they are buried only to return here once more. But it can be done, she turns to nod at Tanzy. Obviously.

Meanwhile Emeric waits patiently for you all to sort things out. When he feels you're ready he will awaken the man Tanzy had pointed out, simply placing his hands on the statue and concentrating a moment. The stone morphs into flesh and the man falls to the floor, screaming. He looks up at Emeric and staggers back, already trying to run but his legs are not awake enough and he simply falls again. Stay away from me vile one! he points at Emeric, looking around wildly. Stay back all of you!

ooc: If you're going to talk to him please roll a diplomacy :) And let me know if/when  you want him to awaken Ezran.
Tanzy
player, 382 posts
Wed 26 Jun 2019
at 08:43
  • msg #424

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

“Take a moment and calm down,” Tanzy ignores the warning to stay back and drops to her knees next to the frightened man.“Look at me. Do you remember me? I promised to get you changed back, we couldn’t have without Emeric’s help. These are all my friends, we’re here to help so please don’t be afraid.

OOC: diplomacy 21
Prizzard
player, 737 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Thu 27 Jun 2019
at 08:05
  • msg #425

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

"Yes, the longer it takes to calm each of you the less likely we are to escape. Emeric, how quickly can you release them? Once we have a decent portion ready to help, we will need to speed up." Prizzard allows both his impatience and concern show, hoping this will help convince these strangers.

rolled 20 using 1d20+2.  Skill Assist (Diplomacy).
Artemis
GM, 927 posts
Thu 27 Jun 2019
at 14:35
  • msg #426

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Between Prizzard and Tanzy's efforts, the man quickly calms down, though he doesn't look ready to trust Emeric just yet. What's going on? he demands. Should you explain it to him he looks unsure about helping but determines at last that sneaking out of here isn't really an option anyway considering the only ways out are those terrible tunnels or the bloody sewers. If you can convince the others to help then I will too. he proclaims at last.

Emeric wastes no time with Prizzard's suggestion, freeing Ezran next and then moving on to the others. Fortunately the first prisoner freed, Taeden is his name, tries to help calm the others, and it helps that he seems to know most of them. Ezran though, who falls to the floor weakly, looks up at you in bewilderment and begins to moan. Oh no! What are you doing here? You're not supposed to be here! Is Jett here too? You realize she must mean the fact that you are presumably dead.

ooc: Ok, go ahead and give me a general idea of what your plans are from here. You're definitely going to need to persuade these people but I'll let Tanzy and Prizzard keep their diplomacy rolls. Anyone else can try to help with rolls of their own. Let me know if you have a particular tactic or plan to get them on your side as most of them seem to want to run away screaming their heads off.

As for your battle tactic, the motherwitch informs you that Raina is being kept in the throne room with the black king no doubt, which is about six corridors down. There are two ways to get there. Here's a map:

Raina is in the room marked R. You guys are in the room marked x. You have a main thoroughfare that is quite busy but would be the fastest route to get to the throne room where Raina is. You could take them by surprise but it would be a fight just to get to the fight. Then you have the servants corridor. It's less busy but still a little risky and it's a great deal more narrow so it would make fighting difficult as only two people at a time could engage each other and you would have limitations to mobility and such. Note, I will penalize your movements, but it's sneakier and safer overall. By the time you are done unfreezing people you will have roughly fifty five helpers by the way.

____________________________________________________________________
     ____________    ______    ________     _______    servants corridor
     |          |   |      |   |       |    |      |    |
     |    R     |   |      |   |       |    |      |    |
     |          |   |      |   |       |    |      |    |
     |__________|   |______|   |_______|    |______|    |
main thoroughfare
        _________   _______    ____________________door
       |         |  |      |   |                   |    |
       |         |  |      |   |          X        |    |
       |_________|  |______|   |___________________|    |
                                                 door
Bryon
player, 240 posts
Warlock
HP62/32 AC17
Thu 27 Jun 2019
at 21:47
  • msg #427

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Bryon does one of her little dances and becomes invisible.

Using Walk Unseen - Invisible for 24 hrs!

She then uses Spider Climb to make her way along the ceiling and avoid all the movement penalties (Evil Laughter).

Upon reaching the throne room she will cast Nightmare Made Real and Chill Tentacles into the same area. It will be very interesting.
Prizzard
player, 738 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Fri 28 Jun 2019
at 07:48
  • msg #428

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Prizzard will not make these people fight to free their companion, but will not turn down offers. He will also keep the plan and news blunt and simple: We aren't dead, we traveled here to free a friend, everybody else is just lucky we came. Once the masses are given his version of the news henwill wait to talk strategy with the main party:


Prizzard could sneak through with flight and invisibility, but could also make an excellent diversion. "I'm pretty sure I figured out the last piece of that Werebear spell in the trials, and it feels like magic flows through me now.. or do we prefer total stealth?" He rubs his fingers together and the blood there glows, as the fingers separate electric arcs are stretched between, failing one by one with pops and snaps.
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 593 posts
hp:93/156
Fri 28 Jun 2019
at 15:23
  • msg #429

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Raknesh is not one skilled with words, so he leave most of the talking to the others.

He will show the radiance of his blade, infused with positive energy, to show them they are not allied with their previous captor if needed.


As for the next actions, Raknesh suggests the sneaky path too.

"I can't turn invisible but I'm very skilled at being unseen.  And I remembered my slippers of spider climbing so I will imitate Brion and walk on the ceiling to fire arrows from a safe distance."

But with 55 peoples, going through the servants corridor would be very unpractical.

It would be wiser for them, at least those who wish to fight to free their soul, to go in the main path, if only to attract attention and allow our team to take care of the throne room and then attack from the rear those fighting in the main path.

Bryon's spell would probably be most efficient inside the main path, or in the room but we don't know how many enemies will be there.

Could you cast it then join us in the servants corridor while staying invisible?
Bryon
player, 241 posts
Warlock
HP62/32 AC17
Fri 28 Jun 2019
at 15:36
  • msg #430

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Bryon nodded, ”Indeed.”
Prizzard
player, 739 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Sun 30 Jun 2019
at 10:30
  • msg #431

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

"I'll lead these, then. Hopefully one can provide some healing. We should provide ample distraction"

Artemis
GM, 930 posts
Mon 8 Jul 2019
at 12:49
  • msg #432

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

ooc: I'm just clarifying something from a player before I start but if you could all roll 3 rounds worth of attacks, including spells if you wish, I can try to get things done faster for the hallway portion and then focus on the throne room. Keep in mind you do have to worry about movement restrictions when going the back way. The corridor is only about five feet wide so be aware of that, though it probably won't affect you much. Also, about thirty of the freed prisoners decide to go with you, and it sounds like you want them in the main hall too correct?

Also, Ezran is able to heal you quite a bit so everyone add 25 hit points back.

I'm in a bit of a rush so sorry if I missed anything! Go ahead and let me know your intentions as well as rolls. Keep in mind if you're trying to sneak at all you'll need to roll for that too. Hopefully I'm making sense. Good luck everyone! :)
Prizzard
player, 740 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Mon 8 Jul 2019
at 23:58
  • msg #433

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

"Unless you're feeling particularly lucky, stay behind me and attack at range." Once they are at the door and ready to enter the main hall, Prizzard will cast Bite of the Werebear, and once in the hall will cast Storm Touch, forgoing his usual scythe for these natural weapons. Depending on how far off the nearest enemy is, he may use Swift Expeditious Retreat to close the distance in a single move action (70' with SER, 40' without, plus up to 40' move the turn they emerged from the door, 70' if no enemies were in sight, so up to 140' before 3rd turn if needed. please inform) 3rd turn will likely be a full attack if there is more than 1 target in range, including 5' step movement.

HP: 183/222   (+8 Con)
SP:  21/158
AC: 24/21/13  (+7 Natural, +2 Dex)

rolled 28,35,18 using d20+19,d20+19,d20+14.  Full Attack (Naturals @ Power Attack +5).
rolled (24+35),(21+29),(17+40) using 1d8+18+9d6,1d8+18+9d6,2d8+12+9d6.  Damages.

Bite of the Werebear   (12/15)
Storm Touch            (17/17)

Tanzy
player, 383 posts
Tue 16 Jul 2019
at 07:48
  • msg #434

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Tanzy is torn between going with their volunteers down the main hall and sneaking in the back. She feels a certain responsibility towards them since they were talked into fighting for their cause instead of escaping. In the end she opts for the back hall sure that the Werebear should provide ample protection.

OOC: Hide:18
Attack1: 30, 21, ,20
Attack 2: 35, 15, 19
Attack 3: 27, 17, 11

This message was last edited by the player at 07:51, Tue 16 July 2019.
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 595 posts
hp:93/156
Tue 16 Jul 2019
at 10:18
  • msg #435

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Raknesh use his power to link the mind of this companion to allow them to stay in touch while they move and react to the change of situation.  He then wishes good luck for Prizzard and move with the back hall team, on the ceiling too.

His arrow ready to strike any who would come threateningly.

Hopefully, they would be able to help the front group soon.

hide: 23, move silently: 23
Artemis
GM, 933 posts
Tue 16 Jul 2019
at 20:59
  • msg #436

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

ooc: Ok, there's a lot going on so forgive me if anything falls through the cracks...


IC: It all starts with Bryon. She sneaks down the main hall via spiderwalk, invisibly casting her spells and creating instant chaos. The hall appears to be made of pits of acid, people hanging from the ceiling being flayed alive, spinning around and falling as their screams pierce the still hall. Bryon can see several figures respond, bursting around the corner, weapons drawn as they come across the confusing scene. Suddenly a field of black rubbery tentacles spring from the floor, entwining the first responders who squirm and hack away at their captors in frustration. Then the sea of freed prisoners surge through the corridor and you head back towards your friends, hoping your spells serve them well for you can already see dozens of soldiers coming upon the scene. It's going to be a blood bath, or would be if it weren't for your help.

Feeling a bit guilty, Bryon returns to her companions. Ezran has decided to go the back route too, muttering to herself as she readies her spells. It doesn't take long for the attack to happen. You can hear screams and shouts from the main hall even from here and the noise has clearly roused the attention of others. A room door slams open and five guards start towards the main hall but, seeing Prizzard's werebear stops them in their tracks. They don't appear to see Raknesh or Bryon yet, but Tanzy and Ezran are also targets as they raise their black spears to hurl at you. Prizzard is able to reach them quickly and easily though, and though the spears are loosed, the throwers are quickly met with violence, both from Prizzard and Raknesh's arrows, which aim true. From there on it's a real mess, though compared to the main hall you have it easy. The spears of the guards feel cold as they hit, and you know their harm is otherworldly but you are able to shake off the worst of it. Prizzard takes on the most risk, being in front as he is, and at least Tanzy is able to take cover behind him, poking out with her sword here and there to stab a guard only to slip back behind him again. You almost feel guilty using him as a shield like this, but you somehow manage not to. He's a massive electric beast thing after all. He does take a few noteworthy hits unfortunately, but he gives it back even greater, electric arcs bursting from his body and into his attacker's.

You all are able to move down the hallway with great speed. Even though you have those in your way, it's nothing like the main hall's fray, which you can still hear going strong from where you are. By now you are near the throne room and the hallway intersects to the left. (see below, you are x). You can see now, one of the causes of the main hall's troubles. It appears to be a mummy of all things, and a massive one at that. His rotting body is covered in bloody bandages and he turns to look at you with a piercing scream more animalistic than human. The sight of him fills you with such intense dread and despair that you feel rooted to the spot...Meanwhile dozens of guards surge past him, heedless of you and making their way further down the main corridor.

ooc: Ok here's the various damages from these 3 rounds. Raknesh takes 13 damage, Prizzard takes 32 from a couple attacks, Tanzy takes 12, and Ezran also has been hit. As for the mummy, everyone make a will save DC 21 or be paralyzed with fear for 2 rounds. I imagine if that happens to Bryon it won't be as big of a deal, hahaha! If you make the save you may attack, his AC is 20 so you'll know if you hit. The M btw is for the mummy, so you know where he is.


Here's a reminder about being paralyzed: https://www.dandwiki.com/wiki/SRD:Paralyzed



servant's corridor-------------------------------------------
  ____________    ______    ________     _______    servants corridor
     |          |x  |      |   |       |    |      |    |
     |    R     |   |      |   |       |    |      |    |
     |          |   |      |   |       |    |      |    |
     |__________|   |______|   |_______|    |______|    |
main thoroughfare   M
        _________   _______    ____________________door
       |         |  |      |   |                   |    |
       |         |  |      |   |          X        |    |
       |_________|  |______|   |___________________|    |
Prizzard
player, 745 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Tue 16 Jul 2019
at 22:25
  • msg #437

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Barely shaking himself from the sight and supernatural fear, Prizzard growls about his limited options and decides on a direct route. With a cry like a diving eagle, the werebear takes to the air on rapidly-molting wings and flies to the mummy, the wings fully falling away as he attacks.

HP: 151/222   (+8 Con)
SP:  18/158
AC: 24/21/13  (+7 Natural, +2 Dex)

rolled 21 using 1d20+12.  Will vs Mummy (DC21)
rolled 37,24,29 using d20+19,1d8+18,9d6.  Power Attack+5, Damages.

Bite of the Werebear   (11/15)
Storm Touch            (13/17)

This message was last edited by the player at 06:05, Wed 24 July 2019.
Bryon
player, 244 posts
Warlock
HP62/57 AC17
Thu 18 Jul 2019
at 14:48
  • msg #438

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

10:45, Today: Bryon rolled 17 using 1d20+8.  Will save.
DamnIT! Why is it always will saves?

Raknesh Kaltash
player, 596 posts
hp:93/156
Thu 18 Jul 2019
at 18:31
  • msg #439

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Raknesh succeeded too.

will 24
Artemis
GM, 934 posts
Tue 23 Jul 2019
at 18:47
  • msg #440

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

ooc: Hahahaha! I forgot to tell you guys last time about where Elric and the mother witch were! They both took the main road, just in case you're wondering where they've been. ;P

The mummy is completely terrifying, and poor Bryon is rooted to her spot on the ceiling, unable to move a muscle. She just thanks the gods that she's invisible for now and, even better, out of the way. The very sight of the thing is enough to make your muscles quake. Fortunately, the rest of you have better luck, though only just barely. You're filled with dread and foreboding as the looming thing lunges towards you...

Meanwhile you see a familiar face from behind him. It's the motherwitch! Will you be able to take him or do you need me? she calls over the fray. We're losing allies over here and fast! Do you have this?!

ooc: I'm going to let Prizzard post his actual attack when he's ready. At which point I'll post the Mummy's attack. It's not going to be pretty...so if you'd like while you're waiting you can roll the next round in advance to save time. You too Prizzard. Roll the first attack like you were waiting to do (Prizz), then expect to be hit because you're extremely likely to be, and then roll the next round. Tanzy, I did roll your save and you made it. Feel free to roll an attack too or I can always do it since I know you're feeling crummy. Bryon, you can sit tight unfortunately, but if anyone has knowledge arcane they can roll to see how screwed you may or may not be and be able to react accordingly...Thanks guys! Good luck!
Bryon
player, 245 posts
Warlock
HP62/57 AC17
Tue 23 Jul 2019
at 19:56
  • msg #441

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Bryon wished she wasn’ such a damned coward. She hung to the ceiling hoping she might be able to make herself move soon.
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 598 posts
hp:93/156
Mon 5 Aug 2019
at 16:58
  • msg #442

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Raknesh fired a volley of holy arrows toward the mummy, definitively not liking the comment of the old witch.


r1
ATT   DMG (arrow (good), fire, holy)
35 12,4,8
29 15,4,7
34 17,6,8
31 11,5,8



r2
ATT   DMG (arrow (good), fire, holy)

19 16,4,10
31 12,3,7
31 18,2,3
35 15,5,4

Artemis
GM, 936 posts
Tue 6 Aug 2019
at 18:48
  • msg #443

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found



Prizzard attacks the mummy with promising results, the mummy clearly feeling the fury of his blows. Unfortunately, the mummy strikes back twice, hitting Prizzard hard. Very hard. Worse, there is a terrible feeling as you are struck. You feel the life start to drain from you, as though rotting from within...


Meanwhile Tanzy stays away from the thing, deciding to attack some of the simpler soldiers that still swarm around you, stabbing with her rapiers and leaping back to safety as best she can. Raknesh's arrows hit true thankfully, further weakening the thing, but he's by no means finished...

ooc: Ok, next round! Sorry Bryon! You're still stuck but pretty soon you'll be back to normal.
Bryon
player, 247 posts
Warlock
HP62/57 AC17
Tue 6 Aug 2019
at 20:16
  • msg #444

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Bryon “hangs around.”
Prizzard
player, 749 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Wed 7 Aug 2019
at 04:48
  • msg #445

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

OOC: I have to wonder just how much worse this would be without all the extra AC.

On the first slam, Prizzard releases a burst of magical electricity in retaliation, and with the second he growls, but it is not a growl of wrath, or of triumph, or of challenge. Still he throws all the weight of this form behind each attack, causing massive damage. The new form and combat style were already becoming natural to him.

HP:  77/207   (+6 Con)
SP:  11/158
AC: 24/21/13  (+7 Natural, +2 Dex)

rolled 13 using 1d20+12.  Fortitude, DC21.
rolled 37 using 5d8+15.  Greater Electric Vengeance
rolled 30,36,30 using d20+19,d20+19,d20+14.  Full Attack at Power Attack +5
rolled 19,39,22,27,20,32 using d8+18,9d6,d8+18,9d6,2d8+12,9d6.  Damages

Bite of the Werebear   (10/15)
Storm Touch            (10/17)

This message was last edited by the player at 05:05, Wed 07 Aug 2019.
Tanzy
player, 385 posts
Sun 11 Aug 2019
at 16:58
  • msg #446

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Since she can do little more than poke holes at him Tanzy leaves the mummy to the heavy hitters and slips away in search of the throne room and Raina. She keeps to the shadows hopefully remaining unnoticed and wishing she’d been able to bring her gear with her when she died. She could really use her ring of invisibility right about now.

OOC: Hide:19 Move Silently:24
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 599 posts
hp:93/156
Mon 12 Aug 2019
at 19:42
  • msg #447

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Raknesh continues his assault, praying it would be enough for them to win the race between Prizzard's life and the mummy's unlife.
Artemis
GM, 938 posts
Wed 14 Aug 2019
at 13:35
  • msg #448

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Prizzard's first attack nearly kills the mummy then and there, but, driven by blind obedience, the mummy does one last slam before the arc of lightning finally turns him into a pile of smoking bandages. It hurts, but not nearly so much as before. Still, Prizzard is left considerably wounded. Ezran rushes to him, pulling him further into the hallway as she begins to heal him with a scowl of concentration. I'm trying to spare my healing for emergencies but I'd say this qualifies as one she mutters.

Meanwhile Tanzy successfully sneaks into the throne room, hiding in the shadows. She sees two things that alarm her. First, Raina, seated in the center of the room and tethered to the stone floor with chains. She looks pale and weak and exhausted. In front of her sits a white skinned man with long black hair, dressed in black with a black crown at his temples. You surmise this to be her father. The second distressing thing is the massive dark red skinned twelve foot demon holding a flaming whip at his side. Not. Great.

ooc: Ok, let me know your plans guys! You have a bit of a moment to address your plans. The main fray is starting to turn in favor of your side, especially with the motherwitch free to help them since Prizzard and Raknesh took care of the mummy. Bryon can finally move. I assume Tanzy will tell the others of what she sees? If you're going to do anymore healing I suggest you do it now before you go in. It's going to get interesting. If you decide to sneak in you'll need to roll appropriately, otherwise let me know your plans.
Tanzy
player, 386 posts
Wed 14 Aug 2019
at 22:01
  • msg #449

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

“It’s not looking promising in here...” Tanzy warns through the mind link. She quickly explains the situation but sits tight until they decide what to do next.
Prizzard
player, 752 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Thu 15 Aug 2019
at 07:00
  • msg #450

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

"Thank you, but there's little time to spend here." "Fire demon? Whatever it is, I'm on my way." Prizzard takes off toward Raknesh and the others, noting the location of Motherwitch along the way.

HP: 139/222   (+8 Con)
SP:   4/158
AC: 24/21/13  (+7 Natural, +2 Dex)

rolled 31 using 5d10.  5 Berries.

Bite of the Werebear   ( 9/15)
Storm Touch            (10/17)

This message was last edited by the player at 10:15, Thu 15 Aug 2019.
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 600 posts
hp:93/156
Thu 15 Aug 2019
at 10:08
  • msg #451

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Raknesh stops Prizzard and takes an handfull of berries from his pouch.

"Not before you take those.  You are our frontline and we need you it as good shape as possible."

OOC:Raknesh still has 15 berries, 1D10/berry.
But he completely failed his knowledge(the planes) check ^^

Prizzard
player, 753 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Thu 15 Aug 2019
at 12:32
  • msg #452

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Already planning to stop with Raknesh, it took little effort to slow him. Prizzards lightning paws would destroy the berries on contact, so he instead hunched and allowed them to be tossed into his bear maw, likely sporting bits of mummy cloth and dust. "For this final encounter I will be quite limited, but I think you will have the edge against demons. Hopefully I can keep them too busy to engage the rest of you."

Already rolled and applied 5 berries, but total dosage is up to Raknesh. Prizzard is not greedy about healing, often taking less than he should until more is offered, and would be quite understanding if Raknesh held onto most of them for the likely case of an ensuing emergency.
Artemis
GM, 941 posts
Fri 16 Aug 2019
at 15:00
  • msg #453

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

I'll go with you. Emric is by Prizzard's side. He's come in quite useful during the fray, turning many an enemy to stone with a touch. Ezran stays nearby, ready to bring up the rear. I can try to support you from afar but I'm saving as much of my abilities as I can for healing. Something tells me we'll need it. she sighs.

The motherwitch is still in the hallway, finishing off the soldiers along with the other fighters. It looks like things have turned your way there at least.

ooc: Ok, I'm going to give Tanzy a chance to come up with a plan before you go barging in there because it makes sense she'd at least try to suggest something (providing the player decides that's what she'd do). If Prizzard decides to ignore it that's fine of course, and she has no idea what she's actually dealing with. But a 12 foot tall demon with a spiky flaming whip and the king of death himself is a pretty good indicator that things should be handled with care.

Start thinking of your tactics if/when you do attack though, since I'm sure something is going to happen soon. If you do come up with a plan you can make your rolls accordingly, no need to wait on my say so. I'll try to check in on things to keep it all moving. Hopefully this all makes sense.
Prizzard
player, 755 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Fri 16 Aug 2019
at 21:03
  • msg #454

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

"Death is likely more dangerous than the demon. I feel we should hit as hard and fast as possible, freeing Raina as soon as convenient, and assume that escaping is quite unlikely."
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 603 posts
hp:93/156
Sat 17 Aug 2019
at 08:37
  • msg #455

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

"Take a few more berries in that case" begins Raknesh.

"We could strike with the big guns while someone invisible go and free Raina.


I can also fire one single arrow that would to straight to it's target, phasing through anything not magic, if it can be of some use. As a distraction, maybe, or anything else if you have an idea."

This message was last edited by the player at 08:39, Sat 17 Aug 2019.
Tanzy
player, 388 posts
Mon 19 Aug 2019
at 07:45
  • msg #456

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

“Everyone just be careful please. I might be able to free Raina if we can keep that red demon busy. Has anyone seen the old witch? We’ll need her to deal with her son.”
Bryon
player, 248 posts
Warlock
HP62/57 AC17
Tue 20 Aug 2019
at 18:46
  • msg #457

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Bryon will move to a position in the furthest top corner of the room. From there she will be able to take siping shots as whichever come into her range.
Artemis
GM, 942 posts
Tue 20 Aug 2019
at 19:08
  • msg #458

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

As you all ready to go inside (save Tanzy of course who is already there) the motherwitch arrives, covered in blood that is clearly not her own. Trailing her is Emeric and of course Ezran is already there too. She gives Prizzard a hard, unreadable look, as though studying him for some reason.

Leave Damek to me. The rest of you get Raina and get out. He is never without protection and weak things that you are, you'll probably be killed if you try to take them. Whatever you do, stay out of my way. I can't be worried about accidentally killing you while I'm teaching my son a lesson.

With that she enters the room first and everything immediately goes to hell.

The darkly dressed man at his throne stands up in surprise. Mother! She ignores his words, immediately throwing a fireball the size of a house at the man. And thus their fight begins. For the rest of you though, you have your own worries as the demon Tanzy described very much sees you. Raina, looking weak and battered, looks up from her chains in shock. The demon's whip comes out, cracking eagerly, bits of flame falling off it constantly. Yes. This is bad.

ooc: Ok, I just got things started since it seemed like it was time. If you had any last second preparations you may go ahead and let me know. Otherwise, start your attacks! This is going to be harder than usual so don't be surprised if you actually miss from time to time...

Here's a basic map of the room, which is square and large.


                                Damek (Lord Death)

                                Motherwitch




Entrance:                                                              Balor
(where you all come in)


                                  Raina


Tanzy (hiding behind a column)
Bryon
player, 249 posts
Warlock
HP62/57 AC17
Tue 20 Aug 2019
at 21:09
  • msg #459

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

How far is Raina from Bryon?
Artemis
GM, 943 posts
Tue 20 Aug 2019
at 21:50
  • msg #460

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Ooc: about 20 feet
Prizzard
player, 756 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Wed 21 Aug 2019
at 07:48
  • msg #461

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

It's a powerful creature, likely with access to magic. In a misguided effort to prevent spellcasting, Prizzard closes in and takes a swipe at it, missing terribly (natural 1).

HP: 175/222   (+8 Con)
SP:   4/158
AC: 24/21/13  (+7 Natural, +2 Dex)

rolled 25 using 1d20+24.  Standard Attack

Bite of the Werebear   ( 7/15)
Storm Touch            (10/17)

This message was last edited by the player at 18:24, Thu 22 Aug 2019.
Bryon
player, 250 posts
Warlock
HP62/57 AC17
Wed 21 Aug 2019
at 12:57
  • msg #462

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Bryon will attempt to sneak around to her. Bryon is still invisible.
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 604 posts
hp:93/156
Thu 22 Aug 2019
at 06:39
  • msg #463

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

OOC; I believe Prizzard should be higher on health as Raknesh forced him to take more berries

It was too bad Raknesh couldn't alter his mindblade on such short notice, but he fired his arrows as quickly as he could.
ATT  arrow fire holy
20    14    3    4
31    18    2    11
20    18    5    4
34    14    4    7
Tanzy
player, 389 posts
Thu 22 Aug 2019
at 18:10
  • msg #464

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

With the others engaged Tanzy moves to Raina’s side and gives the woman a quick hug before trying to free her. “I wish I had my regular tools,” She mutters as she concentrates on the restraints.

OOC: not sure what we’re dealing with so I did open lock and disable device and got 17 for each
Artemis
GM, 944 posts
Sun 25 Aug 2019
at 23:56
  • msg #465

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

As Prizzard rushes and stumbles towards the demon, the fiery whip gives a piercing crack as it shoots out and wraps around Prizzard's leg. He starts to pull you in towards him but somehow, miraculously, you're able to free your leg before he drags you across the room. You feel the sears of the flames against your flesh though, and you realize just how close you came to something very bad...

Then, seeing the rest of you, the demon gives a chilling smile, looking right at the invisible Bryon as though seeing through her very soul. Clearly your invisibility is not working. Meanwhile only two of Raknesh's arrows find their target, and though he definitely notices, he is nowhere close to being downed by them.

Raina is relieved to see Tanzy and the others but frantic at the same time. Take care! Balor is beyond strong! Don't risk your lives for me! As she talks you try to free her but the bonds are well made. You feel like you could figure out the mechanism, given a little more time though...

Perkins takes the opportunity to shield Tanzy as best he can, turning into a griffin and blocking her from future harm while Emric runs up to help Prizzard, throwing a knife at the demon that hits in his arm and then bursts into ice of all things. Infuriated, Balor stands tall and says something in a guttural voice you don't understand. Everyone in the room starts to feel...odd. Your minds feel foggy and fuddled...

ooc: Ok, his AC is 25, so keep that in mind. Also, I'll need a will save from everyone, dc 20, otherwise you get confused. You'll need to follow the instructions below in the link regarding rolling a percentage roll each round to see what happens to you. It's in the link, so let me know if you have questions. I'll only have the confusion last 3 rounds at most should you happen to lose, so that's something right? Right? ;P Also, I'm very rushed and distracted. My husband keeps talking to me while I'm trying to write this for one (rolls eyes), so if I missed something I apologize!
https://www.dandwiki.com/wiki/SRD:Confusion
Prizzard
player, 758 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Mon 26 Aug 2019
at 08:26
  • msg #466

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Prizzard uses the distraction of spellcasting to strike at the demon, potentially disrupting the spell, but unlikely. After willing himself to sanity, he renews his assault with determination to leave a mark, but only one claw even manages to catch at all.

HP: 171/222   (+8 Con)
SP:   4/158
AC: 24/21/13  (+7 Natural, +2 Dex)

rolled 35,19,29 using d20+24,d8+13,9d6.  Attack of Opportunity, Damage
rolled 28 using 1d20+12.  Will DC20

rolled 25,24,16 using d20+19,d20+19,d20+14.  Full Attack at Power Attack +5
rolled 20,36 using d8+18,9d6.  Power Attack+5, Damage

Bite of the Werebear   ( 6/15)
Storm Touch            ( 6/17)

Bryon
player, 251 posts
Warlock
HP62/57 AC17
Mon 26 Aug 2019
at 12:26
  • msg #467

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Bryon realized her invisibility wasn’t working so she dropped it. She put one hand on Tanzie and one on Raina, ”We’re going for a ride, please don’t resist.”

Using Flees the Scene to take the both of them as far from the whip wielding demon as possible, leaving being an illusion of herself.
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 606 posts
hp:93/156
Mon 26 Aug 2019
at 17:08
  • msg #468

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

After the trials they endured, such a feeble attempt has no chance to affect Raknesh now.

will 27

He takes a step left to get a better position and fires another volley of arrows


OOC no luck with the roller there...
ATT  arrow fire holy
23    13    3    6
21    13    6    8
31    14    5    5
25    11    5    6
Tanzy
player, 390 posts
Wed 28 Aug 2019
at 07:57
  • msg #469

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Tanzy squeaks out a curse unable to fight the fog crowding her mind. Irrationality she throws a dagger at Balor.

Will:10
Percentage roll for reaction:5
Ranged attack with dagger:35 (20+15)
Roll for critical:18 (3+15)   Bummer :(
Damage: 2

Artemis
GM, 946 posts
Thu 5 Sep 2019
at 15:15
  • msg #470

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found



Prizzard's attacks are somewhat effective, and you can tell your storm touch does hurt him, but not nearly so much as it should, nor does it prevent him from casting his spell, which thankfully, most of you are able to shake off.

Meanwhile Raknesh only has a single arrow hit, to your dismay, and Tanzy's dagger throw, though accurate, is wildly ineffective. He actually looks amused if anything. By now Bryon has made her move and transports Tanzy and herself out of the room, though her attempt to free Raina is unsuccessful. The chains keeping her pinned in the center of the room do not allow the spell to work on her and should you continue to flee the scene, she will be left behind, though an image of Bryon will remain in place for the time being.

During all this, Emeric and Perkins continue to help as best they can, while Ezran babbles incoherently in the corner of the room. Emeric gives the demon another ice blast and you notice he's using an amulet to do so. Meanwhile Perkins tries to rake his griffin claws across the demon but misses. In response, Balor targets Prizzard, who he sees as the most immediate threat, and with his flaming longsword, slashes him three times, actually missing on his fourth attempt to your surprise...

ooc: Ok, Bryon, you and Tanzy will find yourselves in the hallway again. Tanzy, don't forget you have 3 more rounds of crazyness so go ahead and roll again to see what behaviors you do. Everyone else, roll your next attack please. As always, I am trying to get out the door while I write this so if I missed something let me know!
Bryon
player, 252 posts
Warlock
HP62/57 AC17
Thu 5 Sep 2019
at 19:56
  • msg #471

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

OOC:I cannot do anything this round, as per the rules for Dimension Door, which Flee the scene is based on.
Prizzard
player, 759 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Fri 6 Sep 2019
at 01:51
  • msg #472

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

"The chains! If nothing else, we can outrun it with her and the chair." Prizzard makes a small position adjustment to better block Rainas direction. The attacks continue, unerring and vicious, but the demon is tough. "You want a better challenge, demon? Give me your name!"

HP: 130/222   (+8 Con)
SP:   4/158
AC: 24/21/13  (+7 Natural, +2 Dex)

rolled 32,34,32 using d20+19,d20+19,d20+14.  Full Attack at Power Attack +5.
rolled 20,31,26,39,19,29 using d8+18,9d6,d8+18,9d6,2d8+12,9d6.  Power Attack+5, Damages.
rolled 32,28,28 using d20+15,d20+15,d20+15.  vs Spell Resistance.

Bite of the Werebear   ( 5/15)
Storm Touch            ( 3/17)


Did Dreadful Wrath have any effect?

Raknesh Kaltash
player, 607 posts
hp:93/156
Sun 8 Sep 2019
at 18:33
  • msg #473

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Raknesh felt both surprise and worry when the pair disapeared, leaving Raina still enchained.

As Prizzard endured the assault on the demon, he decided to get closer to offer more target and lessen the burden on their main fighter.


move action: get closer to the demon, don't know if a 40 move will be enough
standard action: many shot
ATT(weapon good)
29    19, 2 fire, 8 holy
33    13, 1 fire, 8 holy
22   -----------------

Tanzy
player, 391 posts
Mon 9 Sep 2019
at 17:32
  • msg #474

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

“We...we’re...what...how...we’re so dead! I mean DEAD! I...I’m already dead but this time it’s REALLY...dead! I mean we are...we’re GOING to die! There’s no way!” Tanzy is unable to shake the dazed fear that is causing her babbling and she slides down to the ground with a hopeless thud. It doesn’t seem to matter that they aren’t even in the room anymore.
Artemis
GM, 947 posts
Mon 9 Sep 2019
at 22:56
  • msg #475

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Prizzard may be facing one of the biggest threats he's ever seen, but he's putting up a good fight in the process. You can feel bone crunch beneath your blows, and judging by the way its flinching, the demon feels it too.

As for Raknesh, his arrows seem to draw his attention, which is both good and bad. Good that Prizzard gets a small break, and bad because he immediately becomes the target of the demon's attack, who lunges forward with surprising speed and slashes Raknesh twice with his blade. You're able to dodge the worst of the blow but it is frightening how strong this thing really is. He turns then, finally acknowledging Prizzard's question and smiles. I. Am. Balor. His voice is like rock grinding against steel. In spite of his sinister grin though, you can see everyone's attacks are having effects. You can ALSO see that he is already starting to heal.

Emeric notices this too and with a snarl he raises his hand and a bar of black energy hits the demon. I can slow his healing for you, but you've got to move! If I can keep this up, you have a chance! Keep him away from me though! he darts back, already readying to loose another blast. You can already see Balor's wounds stop closing.

Meanwhile Raina calls frantically over to the still babbling Ezran, screaming at her to go find Tanzy so she can free her.

During all this, the sound of the black king and his mother fighting nearly swallows all other noise. She is slamming him into the wall so hard that he actually goes through it, and then with a scowl she follows him through the hole, thunderous racket ensuing right after.


ooc: Ok, next round. Tanzy, this is your last round of being cray-cray, so go ahead and make your final roll. Bryon, let me know your plan and everyone else make your rolls.
Prizzard
player, 760 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Tue 10 Sep 2019
at 00:55
  • msg #476

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

"Break the chains or we might never escape, Raknesh!" Prizzard releases the last charges of his spell and draws his borrowed scythe. With a warmup flourish he casts Sadism, settling into an aggressive stance. The dark red aura paints the remaining fur a muddy hue. "I am Rashemi. Flee."

HP: 130/222   (+8 Con)
SP:   1/158
AC: 24/21/13  (+7 Natural, +2 Dex)

rolled 27 using 1d20+21.  Casting Defensively DC17.

Bite of the Werebear   ( 4/15)
Sadism                 (15/15)

Tanzy
player, 392 posts
Tue 10 Sep 2019
at 04:31
  • msg #477

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Tanzy continues her rambling on the ground tucking her legs underneath herself.
Bryon
player, 253 posts
Warlock
HP62/57 AC17
Tue 10 Sep 2019
at 12:27
  • msg #478

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Bryon will try to wall walk back to her bound friend, the one they are trying to rescue.
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 608 posts
hp:64/156
Fri 13 Sep 2019
at 15:07
  • msg #479

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

"We won't be able to flee while this demon is alive, I fear" told Raknesh as he launched another volley of arrows.
ATT  arrow fire holy
32    19    4    5
26    19    4    8
31    12    4    6
28    16    1    7


"We must trust our allies."

"Bryon, Tanzy, we need you!"

Artemis
GM, 948 posts
Fri 13 Sep 2019
at 18:37
  • msg #480

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found



Raknesh's arrows hit well and between that and Perkin's clawed swipe at the demon, Balor is starting to show signs of fatigue. He takes a few steps back, looking particularly focused as he raises a massive hand up and with a gesture, releases sheets of roaring flame throughout the entire room. Unable to move, Raina screams in pain and Emeric swears, taking cover behind a pillar. Perkins also takes the full brunt, poor thing.

Meanwhile, back in the hallway, Tanzy finally snaps out of it upon hearing Raknesh's voice in her ear and, shakily, she rushes back towards the room with Bryon leading the way. By the time you get there you see the remnants of flames dissipating and you are glad you missed whatever just happened.

ooc: Ok, so Bryon, Raina is about 20 feet from the door and you could wall walk on the ceiling above her. Meanwhile, everyone else who was in the room please make a reflex save DC 20 or take 38 damage. Success means you take half, unless of course you have a feat that allows you to avoid it completely. Next round everyone! You really are making good headway on him if that makes you feel better!
Prizzard
player, 761 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Fri 13 Sep 2019
at 21:46
  • msg #481

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Adjusting his position closer to flanking with Raknesh, Prizzard throws his full weight into each opening with the demon. The attacks are telegraphed and don't connect well after the first.

HP: 111/222   (+8 Con)
SP:   1/158
AC: 24/21/13  (+7 Natural, +2 Dex)

rolled 20 using 1d20+12.  Reflex DC20
rolled 30,23,18 using d20+21,d20+16,d20+11.  Full Attack at Power Attack +5.
rolled 34 using 2d4+29.  Power Attack+5, Damage

Bite of the Werebear   ( 3/15)
Sadism                 (14/15)

Tanzy
player, 393 posts
Fri 13 Sep 2019
at 22:23
  • msg #482

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Once back in the room Tanzy heads straight for Raina with determination. “Sorry,” she mutters “I’m not sure what the thought process was for transporting us to the hall...” Though she was relieved to have missed the brunt of the fight so far. Frowning she again attempts to free their companion. Her efforts prove successful and she flashes a grin as the chains finally fall free. “Now can we get the hell out of here?!”

OOC: open lock 26 (successful per our lovely GM!)
This message was last edited by the player at 00:30, Sat 14 Sept 2019.
Bryon
player, 254 posts
Warlock
HP62/57 AC17
Sat 14 Sep 2019
at 15:47
  • msg #483

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Ceiling walking above their friend she heard the other's calling for help. Sifting through what she knew she decided to use her ice blast to see if it had an effect.

Hellrime Blast
http://therafimrpg.wikidot.com/hellrime-blast
In addition to cold damage must save v. her magic or -4 dex
Her save is 18 (10 + Spell Level (4) + Cha Mod (3) +1 Feat
10:54, Today: Bryon rolled 19 using 1d20+13.  Blast attack.
10:54, Today: Bryon rolled 24 using 7d6.  Hellrime Damage

This message was last edited by the player at 15:54, Sat 14 Sept 2019.
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 609 posts
hp:45/156
Sun 15 Sep 2019
at 06:50
  • msg #484

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Raknesh managed to avoid most of the flames, but it still hurt.

He endured and launched another volley of arrow, point blank, but the sting from the burns and the Balor's moves to counter Prizzar made him miss twice.

ATT  arrow fire holy
20
32    13    4    10
35    13    4    7
20

Artemis
GM, 949 posts
Tue 17 Sep 2019
at 15:34
  • msg #485

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found



Though only half successful in their attacks, Prizzard and Raknesh nonetheless manage to get some solid hits in, and the demon looks furious. Meanwhile he barely manages to sidestep Bryon's blast, yellow eyes flicking to her in surprise, and you realize he must not have been paying her much attention before now.

Then, in the blink of an eye, to your surprise, he's suddenly gone and for the briefest of moments you feel relief. Is this nightmare truly over? Did you actually make it? But no. He reappears across the room now, by the doorway, his massive frame blocking the exit. With him so quickly moved, Emeric has lost his hold on him with his blast of magic and you realize his healing qualities are going to rejuvenate if the masked man can't get him pinned again quickly.

Raina, now free, stands shakily and rolls up her sleeves, her bright violet power already starting to charge as her hands begin to glow. If we can get five minutes of peace, I can get us all out of here. Back to the world of the living. she sighs. She glances over at Emeric, who is staring at her wordlessly and she smiles. Nice to see you again sweetie.

Throughout all of this, the motherwitch and Death battle in the room behind this one. The hole in the wall is big enough to climb through but the entire room shakes and rumbles as bits of stone fall from the ceiling. Loud slams and crashes thunder continuously.

ooc: Ok, next round. You can either try to finish taking him out (he's actually not looking great at all. You're not far from it so long as he doesn't get too much of a chance to heal) or you can try to escape through the hole in the wall, though that's also risky with two god like beings trying to destroy each other. At least now you have Raina to help! :)
Bryon
player, 256 posts
Warlock
HP62/57 AC17
Tue 17 Sep 2019
at 22:09
  • msg #486

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Adjusting tactics since her friends were not near. She used a cone instead of a beam.

17:41, Today: Bryon rolled 32 using 7d6.  Hellrime Cone Damage .
Prizzard
player, 762 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Wed 18 Sep 2019
at 04:44
  • msg #487

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Prizzard rushes the relocated Balor, driven by the reckless spell. "Not far enough."

HP: 111/222   (+8 Con)
SP:   1/158
AC: 22/19/11  (+7 Natural, +2 Dex)

rolled 41,32 using d20+29,2d4+29.  Charging Power Attack +5

Bite of the Werebear   ( 2/15)
Sadism                 (13/15) +6


I'll charge if there is a possible straight line. If not, move action if 40' will get me there, chance a jump if that will help, or as a final option burn my last spell point to close the gap. Charge factored into AC and attack roll already.

Raknesh Kaltash
player, 610 posts
hp:45/156
Wed 18 Sep 2019
at 16:10
  • msg #488

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Distance is no trouble for Raknesh and he quickly fired another volley.

'His path is our best option, get him!'

ATT  arrow fire holy
28    13    2    5
22
32    14    2    8
27    14    4    9

Tanzy
player, 395 posts
Wed 18 Sep 2019
at 16:18
  • msg #489

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

With the others attacking Balor Tanzy heads to the hole in the wall to check on the Mother Witche’s progress. Cautiously she peeks into the room ready to retreat should they be headed their way.
Artemis
GM, 951 posts
Thu 19 Sep 2019
at 18:20
  • msg #490

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Bryon's blast hits first, and it hits true this time. He snarls in fury, looking greatly weakened but holding his ground. It seems that he's hell bent on keeping you there. In the meantime Prizzard's charge hits true, as does many of Raknesh's mind arrows. Black blood drips from the demon, flaming as it hits the ground around him. He looks close to the end but somehow, he still stands and...smiles? Yes. His sharp white teeth bare at you in some horrific grin and a second later you understand why. With a gesture he raises his index finger upward and suddenly the room is filled with creatures. Dretch demons. Small, true. Only about four feet tall, but the fact that there are 31 of them doesn't exactly make you happy.

Tanzy, as you peek through the hole you see the motherwitch fly backwards and slam into a wall of the massive room adjoining yours. Her son, dripping blood and looking exhausted, pants-breathing labored, readying himself for her response. She does not disappoint. She hurls a violet fireball the size of a house at him, yelling obscenities the entire time. Then of course you turn and realize there are 31 dretches all around you...


ooc: Ok, Balor is only a couple hits from dead. Don't freak out about the dretches either. Probably anyway...Next round! :)
Here's what they look like:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...Dungeons_%26_Dragons)
Bryon
player, 257 posts
Warlock
HP62/57 AC17
Thu 19 Sep 2019
at 19:00
  • msg #491

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Bryon noted the arriving reinforcements, but elected to concentrate her attack on the one who had summoned them in the first place. Since she had found something that worked she stuck with it.

15:01, Today: Bryon rolled 25 using 7d6.  Another Hellrime Cone.
This message was last edited by the player at 19:07, Thu 19 Sept 2019.
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 611 posts
hp:45/156
Fri 20 Sep 2019
at 16:07
  • msg #492

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Those pesky little demons didn't look to be too much trouble... but they are quite a lot of those.

Still, Raknesh felt the best option was to destroy the Balor.  With their fearsome leader being killed right in front of them, they might decide it was better not to try their luck... At least some might be cowardly enough.

And he was not quite as good with multiple targets than he was at focusing one.
ATT  arrow fire holy
30    12    4    7
32    15    3    2
25    15    4   10
19

This message was last edited by the player at 16:08, Fri 20 Sept 2019.
Tanzy
player, 396 posts
Fri 20 Sep 2019
at 23:40
  • msg #493

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Tanzy pulls her attention from the battle between witch and son and mutters a soft curse at the sight of the little demons. There were an awful lot of them but at least they were more in her league. Drawing her rapier she slashes at the ones closest to her.

OOC: Whirlwind attack on the seven (per GM) close to Tanzy.
Attack 1:31 Damage:4
Attack 2:35 Damage:2
Attack 3:23 Damage:2
Attack 4:24 Damage:6
Attack 5:38 Damage:4
Attack 6:29 Damage:6
Attack 7:24 Damage:5
 

Prizzard
player, 764 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Sat 21 Sep 2019
at 03:41
  • msg #494

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Continuing his assault on Balor, he breaks up the rhythm with a sidestep and an attack on a nearby Dretch, but trying to leave Bryon an opening for her cone attacks.

HP: 111/222   (+8 Con)
SP:   1/158
AC: 24/21/13  (+7 Natural, +2 Dex)

rolled 26,25,20 using d20+24,d20+19,d20+14.  Full Attack @ Power Attack +5.
rolled 34,31,33 using 2d4+29,2d4+29,2d4+29.  Damages.

Bite of the Werebear   ( 1/15)
Sadism                 (12/15) +3


These rolls are sad. 2,6,6,4,1,1,1,1,3..

Artemis
GM, 952 posts
Tue 24 Sep 2019
at 18:39
  • msg #495

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Prizzard decimates the dretch nearest him with ease, and you're relieved to find they are quite weak compared to their master. Bryon and Raknesh's ranged attacks hit true, and he's swaying on his feet by now, black blood dripping in a pool of fire around him.

Meanwhile Tanzy, finally feeling in her element, whips her sword around in a dizzying display as she whirls from one dretch to another, blade  hitting seven of them so fast its hard to follow. Perkins stays by her side, griffin claws raking them with great effect.

The dretches all attack, driven by fear of their master, but fortunately they are not too terrible to avoid and those who don't, aren't particularly worried about the wounds they receive.

By now, seeing he's well and truly in trouble, Balor raises a hand and rains down a final storm of fire before turning as though to run...

ooc: Ok, so Tanzy, Prizzard, Bryon and Perkins take the brunt of the damage from the dretches. Meanwhile the fire fills most of the room and you will take 42 damage if you can't succeed in a reflex DC 20, at which point you'll take half unless of course you have the proper feat. He is about to run so you can all get an attack of opportunity against him I believe.  I apologize in advance if I missed anything. I'm in a huge rush. My week is packed, I'm lucky I got to post at all. Good luck guys!
Prizzard
player, 765 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Wed 25 Sep 2019
at 01:29
  • msg #496

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

In one surreal movement Prizzard slipped through the worst of the flames while making a wide sweep to prevent the demon from fleeing. It turns out this was also the last of his strength and not a very smart move. The spell fell off of him like a big pile of fur and disintegrated at the slightest disturbance. He suddenly pales a little and thenlast of the yellow glow leaves his veins and he lifts his scythe with a loud, hollow moan. Just as the weapon drops to strike, the edge of the weapon bursts with a dark blood, flecked and mixed with his own yellowed blood. Despite apparent fatigue, the baleful enchantment kept his attacks swift and true.

HP:  17/162
SP:   0/158
AC: 15/14/11

Sadism is at +9 this round, so..
rolled 26 using 1d20+21.  Reflex DC20
rolled 42,36 using d20+35,d20+22.  AoO Trip: Touch Attack, Strength.

Used Blade of Blood spell, swift action, then Full Attack.
rolled 42,12,15 using d20+27,2d4+7,3d6.  Attack vs Balor.
rolled 32,10,27,13 using d20+22,2d4+7,d20+17,2d4+7.  Attacks vs Dretches.

Bite of the Werebear   ( 0/15)
Sadism                 (11/15) +9

Raknesh Kaltash
player, 612 posts
hp:44/156
Fri 27 Sep 2019
at 05:53
  • msg #497

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Raknesh managed to avoid most of the flames too.

And he was not letting the demon go away as another volley of holy arrows found their mark.

OOC not sure if the demon is in the point blank area, +1 att and dmg if it's the case.
Then thelast attack hits.

ATT  arrow fire holy

36(37)  18    6   9
36(37)  13    4   6
24(25)  18    2   6
19
Tanzy
player, 397 posts
Fri 27 Sep 2019
at 07:36
  • msg #498

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Tanzy manages to avoid the fire and unleashed another attack on the dretches.

OOC: Attack 1: 20 damage:2
Attack 2: 37 damage: 3
Attack 3: 34 damage: 7
Attack 4: 25 damage: 6
Attack 5: 29 damage: 5
Attack 6: 30 damage: 3
Attack 7: 20 damage: 7   

Bryon
player, 258 posts
Warlock
HP62/50 AC17
Fri 27 Sep 2019
at 11:13
  • msg #499

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

She hissed as the demon beside her drew blood but kept her focus on the Big one in charge. The pain catalized her, giving her the anger she needed to fuel her power. When her blast hit, it hit hard.

06:11, Today: Bryon rolled 35 using 1d20+20.  Concentration check to Cast Defensively.
06:09, Today: Bryon rolled 59 using 14d6.  Hellrime Crit Damage.
06:09, Today: Bryon rolled 22 using 1d20+13.  Conf Crit.
06:08, Today: Bryon rolled 33 using 1d20+13.  E.Blast (v Touch AC) - Hellrime.

Artemis
GM, 953 posts
Wed 2 Oct 2019
at 13:44
  • msg #500

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Tanzy's whirlwind of slashes hit true once more and the demons around her are nearly dead already as she spins from one to the other.

Meanwhile Prizzard sweeps Balor's legs from under him and he falls to the ground. Hard. All of you have the same idea. You cannot let him live. Not after how close he's come to killing you. Prizzard's scythe swings true, just as Raknesh's arrows drive into their target, each one piercing the demon's flesh. Lastly, Bryon's Eldritch blast releases onto the thing's face and he howls in fury and pain as the combined efforts finally, blessedly, finish him. You stand there, panting for half a second but Raina and Emeric are suddenly shouting, pulling you away as Raina makes a frantic gesture. A wall of her violet energy goes up between you and the corpse as he explodes in a blinding flash of light that shakes the entire room and throws everyone, even the dretches, to the floor. When the dust clears you see she's wounded, having taken the brunt of the explosion, but still able to stagger to her feet, Emeric moving quickly to help her. The dretches themselves, with their master dead, turn and flee towards the door with screams of panic...

ooc: Ok, there's still a bunch of dretches if you all feel like attacking them. You get aoo against several of them. There are still about 28 or so but they are all booking it so there's no need to if you don't feel like it. Just giving you a chance before I move you along :)
Prizzard
player, 766 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Wed 2 Oct 2019
at 22:53
  • msg #501

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Burned and cut as they were, Prizzard and his borrowed clothing were quite obviously done. He had hopped back up quickly to not make an easy target for the fleeing demons but remained defensive. Once they cleared the room he walked to the nearest wall to lean back upon. Looking upon his companions he cracked a smile at some thought. He left his last, vile spell active, just in case the battle was not yet over.
Bryon
player, 259 posts
Warlock
HP62/50 AC17
Thu 3 Oct 2019
at 13:31
  • msg #502

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Bryon is happy to let the monsters leave. She sat and tried to catch her breath. ”We should be leaving soon, yes?”
Tanzy
player, 398 posts
Fri 4 Oct 2019
at 03:41
  • msg #503

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

With a little roll Tanzy is on her feet again, though she doesn’t attack any of the fleeing demons. “Everyone okay?” She asks once the room is clear. She brushes some debris off her pants and takes stock of the others. She’d escaped the encounter relatively unscathed and she winces with guilt at how bad the others look.
Prizzard
player, 767 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Fri 4 Oct 2019
at 04:55
  • msg #504

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Still smiling he noted "We're practically storybook heroes at this point. Stormed the underworld, met and befriended the living origin of magic who happens to be my grandmother, snuck through a river of gore, took down not only a giant undead, but some kind of greater demon, and somehow nobody is dead. I wouldn't be surprised to wake up in the real world, all of this some wild dream!" He can't help but laugh, their lives had become some kind of absurd at this point. At war with a dark goddess, confronting her immortal servants while outrunning a wave of undead sweeping the world. It was just absurd enough that even a child might doubt it all really happened. But here they were, an odd assortment of heroes working to save the world. It was all so surreal that he had to laugh. Once any potential laughter from the others calmed, or just he calmed a bit: "The heroes always suffer in the stories, but they always complete their mission." His smile wasn't madness by any means, but some kind of childish joy, incredulity at the revelation, and concern for what was yet to come. And the laugh equally mixed, yet sane.
Artemis
GM, 954 posts
Fri 4 Oct 2019
at 13:56
  • msg #505

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Raina gives a shaky smile at Prizzard's words, Emeric standing beside her with an arm about her waist to steady her. It's clear the two have some kind of romantic history. Yes. It's been an adventure alright. I'm sorry I missed most of it. But then my father has kept me busy, she shakes her head with a shudder. Speaking of, it's awfully quiet. Hopefully Grandmother has subdued him for now. He is very unhappy with me. She looks at the hole in the wall with worry and indeed it has gone completely silent.

Before anyone can react though, the motherwitch emerges, looking disheveled and covered in blood. What a brat, she mutters. I should have disciplined him better when he was young. She looks up at you, satisfaction on her face. Oh good. You're alive. Well Raina. If I had my way you'd stay. Don't know what good you gallivanting about with the living is, but it's your life, she shrugs. Just come back and visit me once in a while. I get bored and heaven knows your brother never bothers to come. Now, you lot all look spent. I suppose I can scrape up the energy to send you back myself. Your father won't be happy about this though dear. Keep a watch out for that in the future. This place is never quite done with those who find a way to leave it. She gives you all a look of warning at this. And you. Prizzard is it? You seem like a passable grandson. Someday, when you inevitably find yourself back here, come find me. We'll have tea.

ooc: Ok, I'm about to finally send you guys back. Go ahead and finish up with any conversation, plans etc and when you're ready I'll move things along :)
Bryon
player, 260 posts
Warlock
HP62/50 AC17
Fri 4 Oct 2019
at 14:37
  • msg #506

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Byron nodded, ”I’m looking forward to getting cleaned up, eating, and seeing my husband so yes, I’d like to leave noe please.”
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 613 posts
hp:44/156
Sun 6 Oct 2019
at 19:19
  • msg #507

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

"Thank you for the last minute save" said Raknesh as the flames subsided.

After the exchange between Raina and her great mother, he sighed.

"Another god like being who get crossed with us... we should be used to it by now...

Let's get out of this place while we can.
I need to feel complete again."

Artemis
GM, 956 posts
Tue 8 Oct 2019
at 15:39
  • msg #508

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Perkins listens to all this with a hopeful look, transforming back into a frog and jumping up to Tanzy's shoulder. Um...good motherwitch? Do you think I might be able to tag along with them for a bit? That bit they have me doing with the well has been getting dull. I quite like having adventures! The old woman shrugs. If you wish. Of course, you could find yourself slain within a day and end up back here sooner than you like. I'll humor you though. I do still owe you for that time you beat me at dice. He gives a little froggy grin at this. Hopefully you don't mind...Tanzy? he adds.

By now it's time to go and Emeric and Raina exchange low words at the corner of the room, clearly a lover's parting, and the woman looks saddened by the separation. Still masked as he is, you can only assume at Emeric's state but he doesn't seem particularly happy either.

Ezran is also returning with you, though she declares she will go off and find Jett, try to free him of his possession as best she can. Considering it was her death that made him so vulnerable to it in the first place, she might actually have a chance of that.

The motherwitch gathers you all to the center of the room and starts to concentrate, muttering something to herself. You feel the air go very still, your heart beats start to slow. Suddenly though, she stops herself short and glares up accusingly at Tanzy. Blistered kneecaps! You ate something didn't you?! she points. Raina turns in surprise, peering at Tanzy too. Tanzy, when you came here, my brother offered you food and drink. Did you...take it? Raina asks worriedly. Of course she took it! When am I ever wrong?! grumbles the witch. You're lucky it's me who is sending you back. If Raina had tried it wouldn't be pretty. Well. It's your problem now dearie. Good luck with that. Then suddenly, before anyone can react, the old woman snaps her fingers and you fall to the floor, completely limp. You can't gasp, can't move, can't blink, you just fall as though you weigh a thousand pounds. Then. Nothing. Oblivion.

The nothingness lasts an eternity. You can't think, can't fathom anything. You are simply in a black void, no body, no mind, just a vague unthinking consciousness. Then finally you wake up. You're all lying on your backs by a campfire, the stars above you and seated nearby is Halek, Ulthol and Loden, all looking incredibly relieved to see you. Ezran is nowhere to be seen.
Bryon
player, 261 posts
Warlock
HP62/50 AC17
Tue 8 Oct 2019
at 17:32
  • msg #509

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Bryon was afraid in the void. Her fear was that she would never see Ulthol again. She wakes and see her beloved husband and she stood and rushed to him. She tackled him raining kisses down on him, not even giving him the chance to even talk just kiss kiss KISS!
Prizzard
player, 770 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Tue 8 Oct 2019
at 21:30
  • msg #510

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Prizzard found a calmness in the void paired with a primal fear somewhere in his mind. Unable to form a thought, neither feeling took full control. A period which could only be experienced as a memory.. how odd. And then his mind woke to his existing pains and discomforts and he decided the void might have been better. Only another moment passed before he let out a small sound of pain and curled up on his side around his missing arm. Even this lasted only a moment,  but he shook from some pain during it. When he relaxed: "It feels like we've been gone for so long."
Tanzy
player, 399 posts
Wed 9 Oct 2019
at 07:12
  • msg #511

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Tanzy shrugs at the witches accusation “Of course I ate! When you wake up dead and a handsome man offers you a plate of muffins you damn well are going to eat one! It’s not like I was expecting anyone to come after me...”  She looks at her companions and grins,“Should have known better.”

Tanzy feels the void closing in around her and is just beginning to panic when she finds herself on her back on the ground. Cursing she sits up abruptly and hugs her knees to her chest. She feels tired and weak but otherwise more or less herself. Prizzard was right, it felt like they’d been gone so long. it was almost like a dream. A really bad one. “Thanks bringing me back guys,”  She says after composing herself. Her words are sincere and she manages a shaky smile at Bryon’s reunion with her husband.
This message was last edited by the player at 14:49, Thu 10 Oct 2019.
Artemis
GM, 957 posts
Fri 11 Oct 2019
at 14:29
  • msg #512

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Ulthol returns Bryon's affections heartily and Loden laughs at their antics, turning away with a grin. Well, can't say as I blame them, he chuckles. Good to see you all back. You've been out an entire week you know. As he says this Halek rushes to Raknesh, giving him a relieved hug. You're back, you're back! he laughs, one of the few times his childish innocence reveals itself.

Meanwhile Perkins, seemingly having stowed away with you, gives a little hop on the ground and Loden does a double take. How lovely! I made it! Raina, seeing the watchman's confusion, hastily makes introductions. Oh but where is that woman? Ezran was it? the frog looks about. Raina nods knowingly. She was transported to her body, wherever that may be. I hope she's well. I hate that she's alone but...she's strong. I think she'll be alright. There is worry in her voice but there is comfort, knowing the woman is going after Jett. Hopefully she finds him before he finds you.

Well then. I suppose we've delayed long enough. We need to rest. Traveling to the land of the dead and back is very taxing. But come morning we have to head towards the temple. Too many will be on our trail soon enough. She looks up at the sky suddenly, trying to squint through the trees. Loden. Is it a full moon? He shakes his head no and Raina, after glancing at Tanzy hesitantly, gives a satisfied nod. No doubt she's thinking of Tanzy's siren affliction, which is what started this whole mess in the first place. I think...killing you, reset your sirenism. Else you'd become one right now, it IS night time. You'll turn again on the next full moon, and then every night after that if we can't cure you. I'll have to do some research... she frowns. At this, Perkins hops up and down excitedly. Oooh! Oooh! I can help! I know a thing or two about shape-shifting! he grins. I'm pretty sure I can come up with a way to help her, if you can get the ingredients. It'll take some doing though, he adds.
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 614 posts
hp:44/156
Fri 11 Oct 2019
at 14:48
  • msg #513

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

The first thing Raknesh felt when they went back to their body was Rocky's presence.

Once again his soul was complete and he felt a lot better.
Nothing was forgotten, but he felt stronger and whole.

"Is it safe again for Halek to be this close?" he asked, remembering that the boy had left in fear of trouble if he had stayed close to them before they went in.
Prizzard
player, 771 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Tue 15 Oct 2019
at 11:59
  • msg #514

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

"Maybe it's scared to come out.." he said it without thinking, the scene was still raw and gruesome in the memory of his flesh, the hand still damaged from the magic backlash. It was obviously wishful thinking, lycanthropy was a mindless, magical disease after all. Prizzard sat up slowly, the shoulder and bicept of his missing arm quite tense, twitching occasionally.
Artemis
GM, 958 posts
Tue 15 Oct 2019
at 22:59
  • msg #515

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

ooc: Golly Moses! Do you realize it's been almost TWO years since Tanzy was killed!? I believe it was late January of 2018. That's nuts! I'm impressed by your memory about Halek Raknesh. I had to go back and refresh on a bunch of stuff.

IC: Yes. It's safe. It's been a week. The powder has faded, I can be around you again. Halek informs you happily. He just looks so pleased, so relieved that you are all back safe. It's adorable.

Meanwhile Raina considers Prizzard's comment and frowns. If only it worked that way. She will be back to plague us soon if we don't take care of matters before then. Nothing to do tonight though. Our bodies may have technically been resting, but our souls never got the chance. We need to sleep. I can set wards for lookouts, no need to keep watch. We'll head towards the temple in the morning and worry about finding a cure for Tanzy along the way. I believe we'll have time to get everything before the next full moon, she suggests.

Later that night, after the general excitement of being back has ebbed, you eat and go to sleep. For Prizzard, sleep comes slowly. You once again cannot feel your powers. Vivien's borrowed magic is gone without a trace and you're as cut off from your source as you were before you left. It is frustrating. That means a week has gone by with no improvement. Did you burn yourself out permanently with that black powder? Is it ever going to come back? Besides that, Tanzy still being cursed doesn't help matters. All that work, all the trouble of going to the underworld and you still have such massive problems looming over you. You do eventually fall asleep, but it is that same void like oblivion you felt crossing back over to the land of the living. That feeling of not existing and yet somehow being very much aware of it. When you do wake, your heart is racing.

Tanzy, not terribly concerned about her siren form since in her mind Raina will solve it, drifts off to sleep with ease. You're just grateful to be alive again and in the real world where you don't have to wade through sewers of gore or face flaming demons or anything like that. Just the night sky above and the crickets in the distance. You sleep deeply, but dreams of your brother flash through your mind. He just stares. Accusing. Angry. Your trial thrums in your head, long buried guilt rising back up.

Raknesh feels happy, at peace. Especially with Halek sleeping not far away, a little smile on his innocent face. It's so good to be back. The night air feels refreshing, freeing, and you breathe it in deeply as you fall into your usual dreamless sleep, for Kalashtars never dream. You lie there for hours, the comfortable blackness you're so accustomed to rejuvenating you, like a blanket of tranquility wrapped around you. And then...you wake up in your cell.



Meanwhile Bryon sleeps truly peacefully. She lies in the arms of her husband and sighs happily, knowing she's back. She's safe, and her husband loves her with every speck of his being. All is well again.
Tanzy
player, 400 posts
Tue 22 Oct 2019
at 07:56
  • msg #516

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Tanzy wakes with a start her forgotten guilt fresh in her mind after the dream. It seemed the underworld would continue to haunt her despite their escape. All interest in sleep is abandoned and she gets up to toss another log on the fire. Raina had said there was no need to keep watch but now wide awake she finds a spot near the edge of camp and settles in to keep an eye on things. Between the siren problem and her brother she has a lot to think about anyway.
Prizzard
player, 772 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Tue 22 Oct 2019
at 09:17
  • msg #517

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

(Thought I had posted my response last week)

Thanks to the magic ring he always wore Prizzards mind and body needed little sleep. Still, he was surprised to find he hadn't slept longer and in his waking panic he looked around. Tanzys empty bed filled him with a fear and guilt. Immediately though, Sonnenixxus felt this through their bond and came to report her location and safety. He willed himself to calm before approaching her position and Sonn took over his sleeping spot. He arrived with little stealth and stood nearby yet slightly behind, looking outward as she was. He was not good with people or words so given a pause to think he simply stated "It will not have you."
Bryon
player, 262 posts
Warlock
HP62/50 AC17
Tue 22 Oct 2019
at 13:52
  • msg #518

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Bryon will just wallow in her bliss.
Raknesh Kaltash
player, 615 posts
hp:44/156
Tue 22 Oct 2019
at 16:51
  • msg #519

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

"This cannot be!"

He quickly reached for Rocky's presence, an obvious proof if there is one.
Tanzy
player, 401 posts
Wed 23 Oct 2019
at 03:13
  • msg #520

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

“I have no doubt she’ll be back,” Tanzy admitted to Prizzard. “If death didn’t deter her then nothing will. But I will learn to control it, and then I’ll use it like it used me.” The dream of her brother had given her the idea. She was not strong enough to avenge him but surely the Siren was. Raina had already promised to help if a cure couldn’t be found. “Though if we don’t get it figured out it will probably be best if I disappear around the next full moon. We don’t need a repeat of last time,” she adds with a grin.
Prizzard
player, 773 posts
Bounty: The Shadow Scythe
Rashemi of the Wild
Wed 23 Oct 2019
at 03:41
  • msg #521

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

"No.. not at all." Silent tears form at this possibility and memory, only his conviction keeping his voice steady. "There are better ways. We cannot allow others to find you in that form." Last time he planned to simply keep her tied down, but now doubted that would work. His familiars sleep venom was also questionable.. he had many questionable ideas.
Artemis
GM, 960 posts
Wed 23 Oct 2019
at 13:41
  • msg #522

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

Raknesh's attempts to reach out to Rocky at first yield nothing, inducing panic, but then, finally, he responds, waking you from the depths of your nightmare to which you jolt up in a cold sweat, heart racing. Even now, seeing the camp and your companions around you, feeling Rocky, you still can't help but wonder if this is all just another trick and you never really left that cell.

The rest of that night passes horribly. Sleep is not found again for any of you save Bryon of course who sleeps better than she has in months. Come morning Raina gives you all a knowing look but says nothing, simply saying you need to head south and readying camp. Loden also can see something in your faces and he respectfully keeps silent though you can tell he's curious. Halek is simply happy to have everyone safe and goes about helping with an air of cheeriness rare in the child.

As you set out, Raina informs you that you need to go to the city of Uzai, to the great library. There she will be able to research everything she needs to help Tanzy. It's a massive place and but two days off. It will be nice to have a real inn and shops for once, not to mention a much needed distraction.

ooc: Ok, I'm going to start a new thread. Everyone finish up here and let me know your plans for the next two days. Then at your convenience you can go to the new thread.
Tanzy
player, 402 posts
Wed 23 Oct 2019
at 17:38
  • msg #523

Chapter 7: Miles before peace is found

“I guess we’ll cross that bridge when we get there,” Tanzy responds with a shrug.

The next two days Tanzy does her best to remain positive, though it’s obvious her trip to the underworld has changed her. It may be noticed that she sleeps less in an attempt to avoid more bad dreams. She will stay up late keeping who ever is assigned first watch company or playing dice games with Perkins. When she does sleep it’s usually after a good stiff drink to help take the edge off. Never a fan of roughing it in the wilderness, she is excited at the prospect of visiting a big city.
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