Selvin indeed just did that, closing the door as quickly as he could without having to worry about the noise thanks to Chandanar. He then turned back towards what lay ahead of them, getting only a small chance to look over the room itself. Too much of his attention narrowed in on Sial and he shook his head.

He slowly flew forward to at least hear what was being said....and in case spells needed to be cast.

In reply to Selvin Larst (msg # 37):

"...a few dozen times.  I don't think it has to do with just a sacrifice."  Sial is saying to Chainy.

He gestures at the altar.  "I can only think it involves multiple keys.  Or whatever they were using as keys.  I wish the damn chronicles were more explicit.  The only time Laoris may have been useful.  And now I have to kill her.  Well.  I was going to do that anyway."

So it turns out my scroll tattoos don't require verbal components.
"The tattoo is a silent, spell completion item that only the bearer can activate."
So I'll activate my Haste tattoo

Izzick leaned forward towards his ankle, an intricate pattern surrounding his foot. He focused and around his ankle lit up as magic surged through it and he made the motions of casting the spell, releasing a hastening effect on all of them without needing a word. He could feel himself going faster now, and then took his first steps outside of the silence, listening for a moment before turning towards Selvin. Go in fast and hard? It was obvious that they weren't going to be making an ally of him anytime soon. They might even take the chain devil out quickly if they were lucky.

Selvin looked at Izzick and gave a sharp nod. He thought about casting Glitterdust on them, Greater Invisibility on himself, or some other spell - but feeling the power of the Haste spell wash over him and Zac, he restrained a snarl as he smiled. He instead flew, with a boost of speed in fact from the spell, straight at Sial's back, unleashing a flurry of strikes on the bastard. After he struck he said, "Good to know!"

OOC: This is assuming that Sial is within range (140 feet for a charge, assuming there is a straight line, 70 feet if not). If not, then I'll edit.

Swift Action: Arcane Strike.

Charging Pounce: Hit AC 34 for 23 dmg and 3 electrical.
Hit AC 26 for 26 dmg and 4 electrical.
Hit AC 21 for 25 dmg and 2 electrical.
Hit AC 31 for 24 dmg and 6 electrical.
Hit AC 20 for 25 dmg and 4 electrical (Haste attack).

11:03, Today: Selvin Larst rolled 34,26,21,31,17 using d20+16,d20+16,d20+16,d20+16,d20+16.  Charging Pounce (with power attack and arcane strike) if chargeable.
11:05, Today: Selvin Larst rolled 23,3,26,4,25,2,24,6 using d8+18,d6,d8+18,d6,d8+18,d6,2d6+18,d6.  Damage in order of strikes (Bite, Claw, Claw, Slam).
11:08, Today: Selvin Larst rolled 20,25,4 using d20+16,2d6+18,d6 with rolls of 4,6,1,4.  Haste Attack (Slam).
This message was last edited by the player at 17:09, Sun 22 Mar 2020.

In reply to Selvin Larst (msg # 40):

Nah.  You're good Selvy.

One moment Sial is standing there and the next he's slammed against the steps leading up to the altar, underneath a pile of Selvin/Zac.  A rather angry pile of Sevlin/Zac

The Chain Demon makes a hissing sound.  Several of her appendages rush outwards, crisscrossing the Symbiote's ethereal back.  Total 21 HP Dam Selvin

Chandanar starts to rush for the scramble, maybe intent on getting some healing in on Selvin's erstwhile ally.

Meanwhile Zuni and Laoris manage some shots at Chainy.  Between arrows and magic missles, the demon takes a step backwards.  She glances at those of you in the back row...

Selvin, Sial must be magicked up.  You've done some solid hits.  But he's not looking as bad as he should.

Your turn

Izzick's cursed blood burned in his veins as he looked good and hard at the cultist with the freaky demoness 'friend'. The man's mind was his weapon, if they could take that out, there was one less threat in this fight. He began to incant a spell for warping minds - Certainly he'd drawn on these powers before, but this time it was much more focused, much more concentrated. Only fitting revenge for the ambush outside.

Casting Feeblemind on Sial. Will DC20. If his spells are arcane, he has a -4 penalty to the save.
If he fails:
Target creature’s Intelligence and Charisma scores each drop to 1. The affected creature is unable to use Intelligence– or Charisma-based skills, cast spells, understand language, or communicate coherently.

Selvin let out a yelp as the chain demon thing attacked him. "WAIT YOUR TURN, HELLSPAWN!" Looking down at Sial, he grinned widely and let out a growl. "Still alive? Impressive! Also, that means more fun for me!" He unleashed another flurry of cataur attacks at the man.

OOC: Forgot the +1 to attacks from Haste, but forgot to remove the +2 from Charge so...lol. My attacks count as magic if that matters.

Hit AC 26 for 22 dmg and 4 electric dmg.
Hit AC 25 for 24 dmg and 3 electric dmg.
Hit AC 21 for 22 dmg and 3 electric dmg.
Hit AC 35 for 29 dmg and 1 electric dmg.
Hit AC 32 for 25 dmg and 3 electric dmg.
Hit AC 17 for 23 dmg and 6 electric dmg.

23:24, Today: Selvin Larst rolled 27,26,22,36,33,18 using d20+16,d20+16,d20+16,d20+16,d20+16,d20+16 with rolls of 11,10,6,20,17,2.  Full Round Haste Attacks (with power attack and arcane strike).
23:28, Today: Selvin Larst rolled 22,4,24,3,22,3,29,1,25,3 using d8+18,d6,d8+18,d6,d8+18,d6,2d6+18,d6,2d6+18,d6 with rolls of 4,4,6,3,4,3,5,6,1,4,3,3.  Damages in order (Bite, Claw, Claw, Slam, Slam, Haste Slam).
23:30, Today: Selvin Larst rolled 23,6 using 2d6+18,d6 with rolls of 2,3,6.  Haste damage if it hits.

In reply to Selvin Larst (msg # 43):

"I LIKE NOOOGIES!!!" Sial bellows out as he is pummeled by the stern Selvin and zealous Zac</Puprle>.

The priest seems mostly fine.  Dumb.  But mostly fine.  Although the last couple of blows <Purple>Zac lands dig into flesh.  You seem to have gone through his magical armor.

"Jeez.  Do you always have to make me sprint?" Chandnar grumbles as he does his clerical thang...22 points in healing Selvin

Chainy closes her eyes...

"Shit!  She's summoning-" Laoris begins.

There is a shimmer in the air and suddenly two slathering horses with jet black skin sagging off their emaciated frames appear.  They snort and whinny.  And breath fire.

"Well.  Never mind."

"Have you ever noticed things never go easy for us?" Chandanar unhooks his mace.  "I mean.  Just.  Nothing."

"PUDDING TASTES LIKE BUTTER BOOGERS!" Sial shouts as an ectoplasmic claw slaps him across the face.

Selvin was starting to think something was very wrong. Sial was muttering what sounded like gibberish. And he had always seemed eloquent before. So either something wrong had happened to Sial....or this wasn't Sial.

He called back to his ally, "Izzick! He wasn't this dumb! Is this a trick?" To Chandanar, he chuckled, "Worry less about me an' more about them, yah?"

He saw the horse-things appear but concentrated on Sial or whatever for the moment, especially since he felt the magical protection giving way under his assault.

OOC: Swift Action: Arcane Strike.
Full Round Action: Full Attack.
 Hit AC 28 for 23 dmg and 3 electric dmg.
 Hit AC 33 for 22 dmg and 1 electric dmg.
 Hit AC 31 for 24 dmg and 4 electric dmg.
 Hit AC 24 for 24 dmg and 2 electric dmg.
 Hit AC 33 for 29 dmg and 2 electric dmg.
 Hit AC 23 for 22 dmg and 1 electric dmg.

22:20, Today: Selvin Larst rolled 28,33,31,24,33,23 using d20+16,d20+16,d20+16,d20+16,d20+16,d20+16.  Full Round Haste Attacks (with power attack and arcane strike).
22:20, Today: Selvin Larst rolled 23,3,22,1,24,4,24,2,29,2,22,1 using d8+18,d6,d8+18,d6,d8+18,d6,2d6+18,d6,2d6+18,d6,2d6+18,d6.  Damages in order (Bite, Claw, Claw, Slam, Slam, Haste Slam).

In reply to Selvin Larst (msg # 45):

Sial...or whoever this is...is pretty tough.  Though you are doing damage Selvin...

One more round oughta do it.  He he he he

I mean.  Yeah.  One more round and you're allllllll gooood on Sial.

Izzy?

"Figured if he has a demon he must know some magic. Thought we'd be better off if he didn't." While curses ran in the sorcerers blood, there were plenty of other tricks up his sleeve as well. Ok, demon horses. Fire-breathing demon horses. "They really don't ever go well, do they?"

Cracking electricity began sparking between his fingers, bolts forming into orbs - three in all that began to float out from him towards where the small demonic posse was formed. One for each of the summoned beasts and another for the chain devil herself. With a shocking jolt they shot forward, jolting each of them in turn as they made contact.

Casting Ball Lightning. 3 orbs. One will go for each Nightmare (I assume) and one for the Chain Devil

If a globe enters a space with a creature, it stops moving for the round and deals 3d6 points of electricity damage to that creature, though a successful Reflex save negates the damage. Creatures wearing metal armor take a -4 penalty on this Saving Throw.

Reflex DC20
16:31, Today: Izzick rolled 11 using 3d6.  Damage 1 - Horse.
16:31, Today: Izzick rolled 11 using 3d6.  Damage 2 - Horse.
16:31, Today: Izzick rolled 11 using 3d6.  Damage 3 - Chain Devil.

In reply to Izzick (msg # 47):

You got three 11's?  That is almost a sign or something.

The orbs crackle and begin doing their shock thang.  Selvin continues to pound at Sial as he shouts out "CHEESE IS YUMMY!"

Chainy suddenly shoots out a few of her appendages...the clanky ones...your way Izzick.  One hits. Yowch does it hit...14 pts dam

Selvin, just roll damage rolls until you hit 32.  After that roll attacks.  Any attacks you have left over you can turns towards Horse 1, Horse 2, or Chainy.

Thanks

Selvin ripped in to the..."Sial"...some more and when that...thing...seemed to stop moving, he let out a growl and turned the rest of his anger and attacks on to the chain devil girl creature thing, unleashing a flurry of natural attacks and electricity in to them.

2 Damage attacks on Sial: 27 and 29 respectively.
Remainder of Attacks: AC 30 for 25 dmg and 2 electrical; AC 34 for 26 dmg and 1 electrical; AC 25 for 27 dmg and 1 electrical; AC 23 for 28 dmg and 4 electrical.

11:06, Today: Selvin Larst rolled 25,2 using d8+18,d6.  Damage #1.
11:07, Today: Selvin Larst rolled 23,6 using d8+18,d6.  Damage #2.
11:07, Today: Selvin Larst rolled 30,34,25,23 using d20+16,d20+16,d20+16,d20+16.  Remaining attacks vs Chain Devil Girl Person.
11:08, Today: Selvin Larst rolled 25,2,26,1,27,1,28,4 using d8+18,d6,2d6+18,d6,2d6+18,d6,2d6+18,d6 with rolls of 7,2,5,3,1,5,4,1,5,5,4.  Damage from attacks in order.

The chain lashed a nasty scar across his chest but Izzick was quick to turn his attention on her. As long as Selvin had her summoner going down, well then he was happy to duke it out. His fists closed and all at once, the 3 orbs of electricity slammed towards the chain devil, crackling towards her chains. "Selvin, you think you can handle a few horses?"

Then he began chant arcane words, working on another spell for her. Fire burned up in his soul this time, coming forward, burning hotter from his orc blood. Orbs of fire began to appear around his hands, blazing hotter and hotter until they hit a point of firing out as scorching rays of flame. The three rays shot simultaneously towards her like searing tongues of fire. It felt good to finally take out the two traitorous tag-a-longs, whatever their plans had been.

All 3 orbs will go for the Chain Devil as my move action to control them.
Reflex DC20 for half
17:30, Today: Izzick rolled 13 using 3d6.  Damage 1.
17:30, Today: Izzick rolled 9 using 3d6.  Damage 2.
17:30, Today: Izzick rolled 11 using 3d6.  Damage 3.

Casting Scorching Ray and firing all 3 rays at her as well - ranged touch attacks
17:32, Today: Izzick rolled 19 using 1d20+7.  Ray 1.
17:32, Today: Izzick rolled 9 using 1d20+7.  Ray 2.
17:32, Today: Izzick rolled 16 using 1d20+7.  Ray 3.

17:34, Today: Izzick rolled 19 using 4d6+1.  Fire Damage 1.
17:34, Today: Izzick rolled 13 using 4d6+1.  Fire Damage 3.

In reply to Izzick (msg # 50):

So you are both targeting the Chain Demon right?

Chainy throws herself into defensive mode, bringing many of her chains up to try to form a wall between her and Selvin's claws and Izzick's orbs.  It doesn't help as much as one would think.

Chandanar and Zuni do their best to hold back the horses.  Laoris points a finger at Izzick, who immediately feels better 22 HP healed Izzy

Chainy isn't giving up though.  And the horse Chandanar was fighting leaps over his head and starts barreling towards Izzick

Selvin let out a small roar as he started trying to rip past the chains and get to the meaty center of the devil girl. "Boss is dead but you're still here? You should really go home! Here, let me help you on your way!" Electricity arced around them both, especially with all the metal on her as he slammed his fists in to her, bit her and clawed at her.

OOC: Full Attack on Chain Demon, Swift Action for Arcane Strike.

Hit AC 35 for 22 dmg and 3 electrical (IF AC 23 hits, then this is crit, so +22 dmg and 3 electric).
Hit AC 25 for 20 dmg and 3 electrical.
Hit AC 25 for 26 dmg and 2 electrical.
Hit AC 33 for 28 dmg and 4 electrical.
Hit AC 24 for 24 dmg and 6 electrical.
Hit AC 18 for 22 dmg and 2 electrical.

The 3 orbs of lightning sharply and abruptly turned as Izzick took a step back to stare down the charging horse. With a swipe of his hand, the orbs went for it instead, hoping to take it out as Izzick began to chant another spell. This one conjured fire as well, but instead of a ray of scorching heat - instead he conjured a serpentine flame to fly forwards, burning through the horses and chasing down the chain devil as well.

Lightning orbs will all move to strike the horse coming at me
15:02, Today: Izzick rolled 16 using 3d6.  Damage 1.
15:02, Today: Izzick rolled 7 using 3d6.  Damage 2.
15:02, Today: Izzick rolled 14 using 3d6.  Damage 3.

Casting Fire Snake which is a shapeable line of 60 ft I should be able to hit all of them with. Reflex DC 21 for half
15:07, Today: Izzick rolled 39 using 12d6+1.  Fire Snake.

In reply to Izzick (msg # 53):

Well.  Isn't Mr. Izzy quite the badass?

Selvin of course always has been.

The horse manages an odd choking sound as the orbs and fire snake slam into it.  In a moment, there is a barrage of magic missles from Laoris hitting it as well.

It flies sideways, cartwheeling, and turns to ash before it hits the far wall.

Chainy leaps forward, meeting Selvin head on.  The two become a mass of ectoplasm and chains...

Selvin 43 pts damage.  She got a couple of tremendous rolls.

But Zac isn't having any of that.  He carves through her like so much wet paper.

Chandanar and Zuni manage to beat the last horse, which has started to fade now that it's summoner is dead.

You all take a deep breath.  You got Sial.  And his little Chain Demon too.

Izzick inhaled deeply, then exhaled. It took a minute but then he was back, though he could still feel the beginning of brain fog setting in as that spark inside him slowly began to die out. He hoped that was it for now because he certainly only had enough for one or two more big spells even if the weaker ones were becoming somewhat trivial now.

"Laoris, I know you and him weren't -quite- friends but I truly hope you're going to stay on our good side." Maybe it was a bit of a leap but she had been brought into their circle by him - and it didn't speak much about if she had any reason to keep helping them. "What the hell did he even have to gain? We said we'd be helping him for his cooperation and I don't think I remember Chainy running off to make a deal with someone else."

In reply to Izzick (msg # 55):

"I have no plans on betraying anyone anytime soon," Laoris giggles.  "But I suppose it's up to you guys whether you wanna believe me or not.

"As for what he was after...I think he wanted to get into the Tower before we did.  Well.  I mean obviously.  But now that he's out of the way, I suppose I should come clean.  About our group and what's going on here.

"Now then,"  She tosses a small black charm on a red chain to Zuni.  "That's my holy symbol." She raises her hands.  "I'll keep my hands like this.  With my hands up and my symbol out of reach, that means I can't use most of my magic.  We all know there's some I could, but you guys are experienced enough to know what to look for.  So.  I'm willing to talk.  If you're willing to listen, let me know.  If not, kill me now.

"Fair enough?"

She giggles.

Selvin listened with only half an ear as the others talked some once the fight was over. His symbiote was looking ragged and hurt. He sat down and began casting a low-level spell several times in a row, wounds sealing themselves in the ectoplasmic-looking creature slowly.

He talked soothingly to the entity in between each spellcasting. "Sorry, buddy. I know you're hurt. Here this will help. How about another?"

12:27, Today: Selvin Larst rolled 15,9,10 using d10+5,d10+5,d10+5.  Lesser Rejuvenate Eidolon x3.

Izzick nodded as Selvin got himself back on his feet. The cleric had already healed the lash from the chain and he was feeling as good as ever. He wasn't quite afraid of Laoris in the first place but she was at least being honest. "If you mean the hedonism cult that wants a place to do whatever sick acts in the city they please, then we've already heard that much." He assumed that it wasn't the only thing she had to say...or at least he hoped not because it hadn't led to much trust with Sial. "We said we would make sure that the new government, whoever took over after the queen, would know the hand in saving the city for ensured cooperation."

15:53, Today: Izzick rolled 2 using 1d20+1.  Sense Motive.

WELP

In reply to Izzick (msg # 58):

"Yeah.  See.  That's more or less a lie."

"Surprises abound today, huh?" Chandanar snarks as he walks over to Selvin and Zac.  He reaches out and a cool feeling runs through the ectoplasmic tentacle/horse/killer thing. 28 more points healing

Laoris shrugs and giggles at the comment.  "Yeah.  So.  Anyway.  We're actually worshipers of Zon-Kuthon.  You know.  The god who's avatar has possessed the queen you're trying to overthrow. So it might appear we're on her side...

"But that's not the case," she adds quickly.  "Can I put my hands down?  This is actually more tiresome than I thought it would be."

Selvin nodded and thanked Chandanar. He looked over at Laoris and rolled his eyes, but then settled in to listen to her. One eyebrow rose upwards. "Uh huh. It might appear that way to some."

He gave a tired gesture towards her. "Okay. Sure. Keep talking. Let's hear it."
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In reply to Selvin Larst (msg # 60):

"Thanks." She waves her hands like she's trying to air dry them.  "So our association-"

"Cult," offers Chandanar

"You say Me-duce-a, I say Ma-doz-ah.  Anyway, our 'group' follows Zonny-baby.  Not you. Zon-Kuthon," she adds to ZUni

"What's happened is that the spirit of Zonny's former champion, Kazovon, has possessed your queen.  And the spirit is trying to recreate the world it knew.  When it was the warlord of this keep.

"Thing is...we're not exactly big fans of that plan.  Our association-"

"Cult."

"- doesn't feel like the current socio-political circumstances are conducive for a reemergence of Kazovon."

"In other words, you're worried if Kazovon did stir up trouble, the rest of Glorathin would gang up, beat him down, and then it'd be open season on your 'association'."

"Bingo.  The thing is, we've had disagreements on how best to handle it.  Sial was part of the group that wanted to support the Queen before turning on her and handing her over to the good guys, thereby gaining street cred and reaping some rewards.  I belong to a group that thinks we can't let it get that far.  The longer Kazovon is allowed to roam this world, the more power he'll accumulate.  We're not big risk takers, my lot.

"So anyway.  We're willing to assist in overthrowing the Queen.  We've already been in touch with a group back in the City that's resisting.  Lead by some bard named Tarrick?  Taillick?

"All that aside, I'm willing to do whatever I need to in order to show you that I have no intentions of backstabbing you.  At least until this is over.  I'm willing to accept a Geas provided it only binds me to aiding your cause and not betraying you until a year after this whole situation is over.  Then...ya know.  I'm a bad guy.  You're good guys.  We probably won't be inviting each other over for barbeque.

"How about it?"