"Not so my lady. They remain still but something more urgent has been discovered. The standing stones have been desecrated by blood and have been carved upon. The stones feel queer and ancient paths have emerged in streambeds. The others are doing what they can but require aid and guidance that perhaps only you can provide."

Uncharacteristically Ginko lands before his lady and throws himself prostrate. He has become painfully aware that leaving his charges unattended is a breach of duty. Silently he hopes the discovery is urgent enough to forgive his delinquency.

In reply to Ginko Bitterpetal (msg # 364):

"The stabding stones that are the nexus of the Ley Lines here? they myst be reclaimed! Have your charges exorcise as they much, I will send a loremaster to redress the stones. Go now, and do not let them out of your sight!

Ginko bounces back up and retreats with as much grace as his fluttering heart can gather. It was a gamble returning to report to his lady but time was likely not on their side and who swifter a messenger than he?

[Private to GM: OOC: Same cautious flight back to the stones to report back to the group.]

In reply to Ginko Bitterpetal (msg # 366):

the vile runes scratched on the dolmens begin to glow with a a sickly reddish light.

OOC:  A full Exorcism takes 3 hours... how far into the exorcism (decursing/de"eviling" the place) are we?

In reply to Stenet Fjall (msg # 368):

about 45 minutes. the reddish light flickers as you do... each exorcist gets their own roll.

Stenet continues chanting and pounding his shield.




OOC:  23:52, Today: Stenet Fjall rolled 9 using 3d6.  Exorcism 17 (skill 15 + 2 higher Purpose).  Removing the demonic taint.

MoS +8.

In reply to Stenet Fjall (msg # 370):

Melchizadek just prays quietly...

[Private to GM: Rolled 2 under Exocism skill]

In reply to Melchizidek (msg # 371):

there is a flash on the stone block in the center of the stone ring, first a large flickering outline, then the runes flicker, and there is a small (1 foot high) burst of blue flame and brimstone, very much a fizzle vs what was trying to manifest.
[Private to Ginko Bitterpetal: nake a per roll]
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Urrun had his sling spun up and is confused when nothing appears, allowing the sling to swing back and forth with the bullet in it.

Stenet spares little time for the tiny fire, but continues the exorcism.






19:46, Today: Stenet Fjall rolled 6 using 3d6.  Hidden Lore (Demons) 12, Identifying the Demon from Between the Stars.

Yeah, if it is a DfBtS, Hidden Lore (Demons) isn't very useful (DfBtS are Elder Things).  Maybe they at least mentioned this "Demon" in his Demonology 101 class... or maybe it is an actual Demon-class monster, lucky us?

Ginko darts about trying to make sense of the flickering lights.


20:24, Today: Ginko Bitterpetal rolled 13 using 3d6.  perception - 10.

In reply to Stenet Fjall (msg # 374):

used the wrong Something unseen bio.

small, wicked, invisible...it is
an imp!

and almost the same size as Ginko!
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In reply to imp (msg # 376):

IF Urrun saw the imp, even for a moment, he would have flung the lead bullet at it.

[Private to GM:  13:13, Today: Urrun rolled 13 using 3d6.  Sling. Skill is 17, so by 4
13:14, Today: Urrun rolled 13 using 2d6+3.  Sling Damage. ]

In reply to Urrun (msg # 377):

Hogarth will make his way to the place where the thing briefly manifest, and stand guard there, axe and shield ready. His cocked crossbow is on his back.

Like others, if there is a target he will whack it...

In reply to Hograth Podkarmen (msg # 378):

Melchizedek will continue with his exorcism...

[Private to GM: Rolled 3 under skill]

In reply to Urrun (msg # 377):

given the size penalty and invisibility after incursion (SM-5, invisibility-10, +6 for dramatic outlining with Bamf!)
the sling bullet misses.
the explosive entry guarantees that you were all aware of its arrival but noy its current location.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 380):

Hogarth would have no better luck with the axe...if he got there in time.

[Private to GM: Only rolled 8 under skill... ]

In reply to Hograth Podkarmen (msg # 381):

in any case Hograth might be preventing the next incursion...

In reply to Narrator (msg # 382):

He will certainly be preparing for such!

In reply to Hograth Podkarmen (msg # 383):

Ginko?

Stenet keeps chanting, leaving the invisible imp to his companions to worry about.

In reply to Stenet Fjall (msg # 385):

As does Melchizadek...

OOC: Eh? I thought the imp was was invisible. I also don't know the result of my per check, looks like I failed it.

In reply to Ginko Bitterpetal (msg # 387):

sorry, you lost him, but you know he is there, and probably gunning for you...