In reply to Shorty (msg # 46):

Trysk will pick up his Rod, *I'm open to suggestions. We are at a serious disadvantage here.*

In reply to Shorty (msg # 46):

As Ez’ard removes his glasses he adds, “That would clarify what I just saw, little ethereal ghosts wandering around aimlessly.”

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 48):

Morteft charges toward the lich and the skeletal warrior. He tries to do it swiftly and without being noticed.

In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 48):

*I don't think we're going to be able to do anything but fight this and do our best to win given that we're seriously outnumbered and none of our own powers will work here as they've worked outside this complex.  If we can kill the lich, I suspect things will get better, but we've got to get through his minions to do that.  I hate to say it, but I think we ignore the bone devils as long as we can.*

Warwick studies the opponents.  *Shorty wants the skeletal knight.  I guess I'll take the dwarven spectre.  Trysk, ye take the succubus, if that's what that is.  Ez'ard, Morteft, I don't know what to suggest.  Ye know magic better than I do.*

In reply to Morteft (msg # 49):

If Shory notices Morteft, he will provide a distraction by lunging at the trio.

In reply to Shorty (msg # 51):

Warwick ignites his gauntlets and attacks the dwarven spectre with Twain and his mace.
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In reply to Warwick (msg # 52):

OOC: slight change at the start of his moving forward.

As Morteft moves forward, he drops his bag of holding, a pouch and quiver of wands near the party. *Those might be useful.*

In reply to Morteft (msg # 53):

*Ez'ard, sounds like you're on wand duty.*

Trysk nods, *I think she's a vamp.*
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In reply to Trysk (msg # 55):

Trysk sends to the party, *Sunburst!* and fires another Sunburst at the trio.

He then casts Hold Monster on the female of the trio and psionically teleports 30' to the left of the trio.

In reply to Morteft (msg # 53):

Ez’ard collects the items Morteft dropped to keep them safe. He still is not sure what magic, if any, will work here. He stands ready to defend himself as best he can.

In reply to Warwick (msg # 54):

As the groups square off things happen quickly.

Morteft bolts to one side to go around the trio and get to the altar.  He is met by one of the Bone devils who was by the secret door and blocks his path.  The devil strikes at Morteft to try to snare him in the great hook it carries but misses the strike.

Warwick makes his way toward the dwarf spectre, the spectre points its finger and Warwick is bombarded by Magic Missiles, 30 points.  Warwick comes in and engages, he is able to hit twice but all he gets his thud thud (stoneskin) the fiery weapon still does some damage.

Shorty see Morteft make a break for it and he and the skeletal warrior engage.  Shorty is a bit slower then his counterpart.  The warrior hits Shorty twice, thud, thud and Shorty hits the warrior 3 times - thud thud thud.

The pale lady smiles at Trysk and points her rod at him "Kneel and worship me." she says in a sultry seductive voice - Trysk needs to save vs spell.

Ez'ard, not engaged by anything is free to cast his spell, Transmute Rock to Mud, he casts the spell at the altar .. a pool of mud appears below him and Ez'ard goes gloop into the mud.

You feel another strong wave go by.

Actions?  Trysk still needs to save.

--DM2

Ez’ard works on extricating himself from the mud while making sure nothing comes his way. Once free he will see if his lightning wand has any effect on the items on the altar.

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 58):

Not sure if Trysk is immune to the spell because of his high wisdom, but he makes his save.

He replies, "Sorry, I don't do requests."
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In reply to Ez'ard (msg # 59):

Trysk comments to Ez'ard, *Target above the altar next time!*

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In reply to Trysk (msg # 62):

Warwick shrugs off the magic missiles.  "Ye once called yerself a dwarf and yer shooting magic missiles?  Yer a disappointment to yer momma."  He keeps swinging.

*Twain, help me finish off this dwarf wizard.*

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 58):

Shorty continues to pound on the Skeletal Warrior.  He cannot see any way to help Motreft get past the Devil.  Shorty calls to Ez’ard.  “Missile skeleton.”

In reply to Shorty (msg # 64):

*Ez'ard, if ye can't figure out how to affect the alter, help Morteft.*

In reply to Warwick (msg # 65):

*No, don't help me. Let me send you some information...*

OOC: He relays the wands and command words in the quiver:

wand of fire (86 charges) (quiver)
wand of polymorphing (74 charges) (quiver)
wand of Lightning - zap (quiver)
wand of frost (16 charges) (quiver)

*Use one of the wands!*

In reply to Trysk (msg # 61):

OOC: I will use Trysk's last move, Sunburst, this round and then start casting the spell

--DM2

In reply to Trysk (msg # 60):

No, Trysk is not immune to this influence.

--DM2

In reply to Morteft (msg # 66):

The battles continue.

Warwick and Marevak who says "It is called evolving." the spectre says with a grating voice.  This time Warwick only hits twice, both with Twain, thud thud.  Marevak misses with his staff the snake head of the staff hisses at Warwick when it goes by.

Shorty and Erig continue to break down each others defenses as both hit twice, thud thud.  "This barbies got some heavy armor" says the warrior skeleton

Trysk points the wand 'Sunburst' and another sunsparkle goes off, the effect seems minimal on the opponents.

The pale lady begins moving toward Trysk and tries again pointing her rod "I said kneel!"  Trysk needs to make another save.

Ez'ard will need this round to extricate himself from the mud.

Morteft says a quick word and disappears, he very briefly reappears about 15' behind the pair at the altar and the next time you see him he is seen tumbling and stopping just behind the bone devil who turns around and tries to pin Morteft to the ground but again he fails to do so.

Actions?  I have Trysk casting Hold Monster and Ez'ard doing the wand of lightning - changes are ok.

--DM2

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 69):

*I am not sure how, but they seem to have an impenetrable shield up.*

OOC: Does Morteft have any idea what this is or is it some kind of divine force? Or infernal in this case.

Morteft will teleport no error 16 feet from the alter and cast anti-magic shell.

In reply to Ron, The DM (msg # 69):

Trysk makes his save again but says nothing as he focuses on casting his spell before the woman can close the gap.

Once the spell is complete he teleports psionically 30' to the left (opposite direction from the bone devils).