In reply to Gareth (msg # 740):

If no one else moves up, Safwan will climb up next to Gareth, fists at the ready.

He waits to see if his spell has any results...

Berry waits, casting her eyes about looking for unseen danger.

"This way's still clear," confirms Amelia as she watches downwards. She carefully goes a step or two lower in case the boys above need some space.

In reply to Gareth (msg # 740):

make a Will roll... this is no spell!
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In reply to Astral Reaver (msg # 745):

Last will roll was 10 under, this one 7 under. Can he determine what it is?

In reply to Gareth (msg # 746):

you have no idea, but it feels likeso.eone or something is poking at your brain... no illeffects so far, but it is unpleasant.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 747):

Does Safwan know anything about these things? Can this one see anything now that Safwan has stepped up?

Rolls in log. (PER roll is a critical success)
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In reply to Safwan (msg # 748):

Safwan recognizes these gaunt warriors as Astral reavers. whearas the Void brutes are the slaves of Eldritch horrors, these b÷lligerent mentalists escaped their clutches through sheer will. some are magical, most are... other.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 749):

"They wear armor of brigandine and wield bastard swords of silver." Safwan indicates which of the 6 bears an enchanted blade.

"Are we certain they are our foes? Perhaps they seek a meal and to exit this place of captivity."
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In reply to Safwan (msg # 750):

"We are. not from here any more than you. Why do you attack us?"

[Private to GM: Diplomacy roll at default, rolled 3 under IQ, so fail. How far away is the nearest?]

In reply to Gareth (msg # 751):

Safwan parrots Gareth's greeting in Valdassyan. Not sure how many negatives I have on my reaction roll, but Diplomacy at default is a 6 (IQ-6). Roll in secret if you choose.
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Amelia turns half-on so that she can occasionally glance back to see how the heavyweights are doing. "Have we tried talking to what's up there? Find out if that's even posssible? Maybe we can help each other?"
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In reply to Amelia Montaigne (msg # 753):

nonplussed by the attempts at diplomacy,  the odd warriors form a U shape. they move into position without a word.

in your heads but not your ears, you hear
"The wards have been breached. This is our place now. Move or die."

In reply to Astral Reaver Leader (msg # 754):

"Wards!? Tell Safwan you disabled the wards when you came into the tower. You didn't just force the door open, did you?"

In reply to Safwan (msg # 755):

"Exactly what wards do you talk about?"

Where is their leader with the different sword? Close, or further from Gareth?

Gareth will cast a spell, causing the tip of his staff to glow...

[Private to GM: Cast Burning death, rolled 14 under spell to cast.]

In reply to Gareth (msg # 756):

"Did you think a tower such as this would not be warded? I you're going to break into someone's home, at least do it properly!"

In reply to Safwan (msg # 757):

"There were wards we scratched off, but we are not sure if that was all of them, hence my question. But for now, we have other problems..."

How far away is the leader, and also the nearest critter?

In reply to Gareth (msg # 758):

you are halfway up the stsirs. the nearest one on the landing is 6 yards awsy, the leader is 13 yards away.

In reply to Narrator (msg # 759):

Too far. Are they approaching?

In reply to Gareth (msg # 760):

Safwan is considering whether to attempt to grapple these creatures and attempt to toss them into the void or to step aside and let one of the mages fight alongside Gareth. Anyone have a preference.

In reply to Gareth (msg # 760):

they are holding position.

make four will rolls

In reply to Narrator (msg # 762):

Gareth continued to resist

[Private to GM: rolled 4 rolls between 9 and 3 under will]

Gareth will consider how much energy would be required to cause their armour to heat up, without approaching, using the heat spell.

Is holding, unwilling to start anything.

In reply to Gareth (msg # 763):

their armor is a combination of leather and small riveted plates worn over padding so I amnot sure how heating their armor would help,  or how long it would take.


the teo closest, on opposite sides of the V, charge at Gareth!