Assuming aztar is still witnessing this via Morteft...  *quick.. Someone grab him and pull him out.  I don't think it would be good for someone unprepared to touch the orb.*

In reply to Aztar (msg # 16):

Shorty looks carefully at Trysks feet and nothing higher as he rushes into the room, grabs his friend and rushes out.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 17):

Trysk begins to reach slowly for the Orb.  He inches slowly forward when Shorty rushes in and grabs Trysk, running back out of the room as quickly as he can.  Trysk does not struggle strongly; however Trysk continues extending his arms as if still trying to reach the Orb.

Actions?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 18):

Trysk continues to reach out for the orb and drools.

In reply to Trysk (msg # 19):

Shorty sighs and pulls a large sweat rag from his pocket.  He wipes off the drool and then ties it around his friends eyes so he can't look anymore.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 20):

 I might have Trysk make a save against poison gas.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 21):

Phhttttthhhhtttt!   Shorty don't smell nothin!

Aztar begins to move again and then slowly makes his way over to the door where he looks into the vault room but doesn't enter again.

He turns to look at Trysk, 'Well, this could be interesting... Apparently it seems the orbs want you to take them and if they are sentient it may be extremely hard to release it. Any thoughts on the best way to control the situation?'

In reply to Aztar (msg # 23):

"Aye, combine our abilities via the amulets.  If the orbs be sentient, then is it intelligence that can overcome their allure or something else?  And was Trysk overcome because he could see the orb or because he was closest?"

In reply to Aztar (msg # 23):

Aztar is at the Orb room opening but feels no compulsion to take the Orb.

--DM2

'Dualis has informed me that if we merged the orb would be able to attack us both.'

'I'm going to head in and see what happens.  Anyone have any spells that can augment my own strengths and possibly help fortify me against any control,would be appreciated.'

'I have an item that is supposed to protect me from charm and mind enchantments but against an artifact I'm not sure how effective it will be.'

'The one thing I know is that we were warned not to have two doors opens and let the orbs get close to each other.   Do what you must if I seem to loose control once taking the orb.'

In reply to Aztar (msg # 26):

"I can bless ye, lad.  But, I don't have any spells that can augment ye, sorry."

In reply to Warwick (msg # 27):

Shorty double checks that his drooling friend is okay then steps forward digging into his marble bag.  He pulls out three gem like stones.  The first is blue.  The second is red and blue and the last is green and pink.  <<OOC:  and no complaining about Shorty's color descriptions.  His human is mostly color blind too>>

Shorty points to the first too.  "Dem makes head hurts lots cause brain works too hard.  Kinda scary dat way.  Udder one makes udder people be not so smart.  Sometimes dem tink Shorty look pretty good.  Dat just dumm.  Trow in air and dem fly round head.  Maybe helps n maybe nots.  But me get marble back when done.  Just like warwick fuzz face give back."

Shorty holds them out.

'I'd think a bless would help a little.'   Altar turns to shorty holding out his hand,'I would love to borrow your marbles and will certainly,return them.'

He studies them trying to fully understand what each of them may do based on shorty's description and if he feels they would be helpful sets them spinning above his head.

Assuming no one has any other aid or suggestions, the alchemist takes a. Deep breath and heads into the room.

In reply to Aztar (msg # 29):

"Certainly, lad.  I only wish I had more I could offer."  Warwick casts bless on Aztar.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 30):

Warwick casts Bless on Aztar after which he sets each stone zipping around his head.  It looks like there are 3 large flies buzzing around him.  He moves forward.

As soon as Aztar enters the room Trysk feels no more compulsion to get the Orb, he relaxes in Shorty's grip.

Aztar appears to move in slow motion as he nears the Orb.  He stops an arms length in front of it and then stares.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 31):

Shorty gently lays Trysk on the ground and sets himself up for another rescue run.   Just in case

After pauseing for what seems an eternity, the alchemist slowly extends an arm, reaching out for the orb, his focus solely on imposing his will on the device and not allowing it to control him.

OOC:  and we'll see how well that goes!

In reply to Aztar (msg # 33):

Aztar reaches slowly for the Orb.  His hand seems to inch forward, painfully slow for some of you.  The rest of the group starts to see Aztar's shape distort as he is a fraction of an inch from the Orb  .. and then at the instant he touches it you see and feel a strong pressure wave emanate from the Orb.  It almost knocks some of you over, all taking a step back except for Warwick and Shorty.  The chest slides a bit backwards.

Aztar holds the Orb out in front of him, the Orb now has a strong white light coming from it and Aztar stares unblinkingly at the Orb.

any Actions?

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 34):

"Lad," calls Warwick.  "Ye okay?"

In reply to Warwick (msg # 35):

No carry him out wid marble.  Us Promises.  Shorty shakes his head in frustration.

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 34):

Trysk continues to drool.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 36):

"If ye think we should, Shorty.  Do ye want to do it or should I?"

In reply to Warwick (msg # 38):

Shorty sighs, "me do.   Me might break him hand when knock marble out.  Him nots gonna bees happy.  Den we gots one friend dat leak an one wid broke hand."  Without looking up at the marble Shorty yells out, "be talking reals quick or me comes get.  Me counts to lots den come..... One ..... Two...... Four......"

In reply to Shorty (msg # 39):

You all see Aztar wince a little bit but he still holds the Orb and stares straight at it.

--DM2