In reply to Selvin Larst (msg # 108):

The Lizard seems to be able to turn it's attention back to you now Selvin.

It takes your blows, and then back hands you 22 pts damage, as if it's trying to get some space.

It starts to reach a hand towards it's open mounth.


Meanwhile...


Lucky and Zuni, you nimbly get yourselves up, pushing Red Eyes towards the cages.

As you do, you both notice a couple of things.

First, you're both covered in a lot of blood. But you're not bleeding that badly.  Red Eyes seems bruised by okay.

Chandanar however isn't getting up.  Now that you look at him, he probably would have some trouble doing so as part of his body seems to be missing.




Well...

Apparently, Selvin had finally gotten it's attention. Zac let out a pained noise as the Lizardman creature focused on them, and on making them hurt. Some otherworldly 'blood-like' liquid splashed out from the wound.

Then Selvin urged his friend to lash out once more with another flurry of attacks!

OOC: Hit AC 22 for 25 dmg, 3 electric. AC 18 for 19 dmg, 2 electric.
AC 35 for 22 dmg, 5 electric. AC 19 for 27 dmg, 3 electric. AC 22 for 24 dmg, 4 electric.

20:11, Today: Selvin Larst rolled 22,18,35,19,22 using d20+16,d20+16,d20+16,d20+16,d20+16.  Power attack Arcane Strike Full Round on Leeezaaard.
20:12, Today: Selvin Larst rolled 25,3,19,2,22,5,27,3,24,4 using 2d6+18,d6,d8+18,d6,d8+18,d6,2d6+18,d6,2d6+18,d6.  Damage (d6 following each is the electricity).

Zuni looked at the blood on her clothing, surprised that there was so much of it yet her injury had not been that bad.  She glanced over at Lucky before realizing that she had yet to hear anything from Chandanar.  That was unusual, as the man was always good for a wise crack or remark.

She let out an audible gasp as she saw him.  "Chandanar!" she cried out, ignoring the priest and rushing to her companions side.

So much blood.. Lucky hadn't felt that injured but where did it come from?  He then heard Zuni cry out.  Lucky turned to see that Chandanar was down and bleeding profusely.  Zuni began to run towards him but Lucky didn't.  Instead, Lucky kept with the priest and got him to the cells to open them up and perhaps give his new friends some added power to deal with the lizardman.

"Get them out of the cells, NOW!" Lucky told the man.

Once the priest did so, Lucky had the potion in hand that would allow him to control the black dragon.  He drank it down, hoping he wouldn't need it.  Then called to the dragons, "Can you help my friends.  They are battling a lizardman that is hell-bent on stopping us from freeing you."

In reply to Lucky Six-Fingers (msg # 114):

Lucky, Red Eyes is staring at the Lizard Man with eyes wide with fear.

"Zon-Kuthon's Spirit...we are so dead..."

He shakes his head when you yell at him and moves without any further coercion.  He seems to be afraid.  Very afraid.

"I release you!" he shouts.

The dragons start to come out of their cells.

Quicklime frowns at the battle down the hall.  "Oh.  This sucks."

Forestkiller shakes his head.  "No.  Can't you feel it?  They have something with them."

Quicklime frowns and then both dragons turn their heads towards Zuni...

Meanwhile

The Lizard Man takes the hits, seemingly indifferent.  Although Zac left some nasty gashes this go round.

It reaches into it's mouth and plucks out one of it's teeth.  The tooth grows quickly into a  black long sword....

Meanwhile

The partial priest is shaking when you reach him Zuni.  He can't seem to move his right arm and is trying to turn himself over with his left.  You can hear he's not so much breathing as rattling.  It's that rattle.  You've heard it many, many times in your life.

Chandanar manages to flip himself over.  His lower half is spilling out on to the floor.

"Zun...Zunsters? I'm so sorry. I was the one who was eating up all the good rations when everyone was asleep-"

He seizes up, arching what's left of his back, gritting his teeth.

"I'm fine.  This doesn't hurt-"

He seizes up again.

"Oh fuck who I am kidding?  This hurts like hell.  Zuni-"  He grabs at your sleeve with his left arm.  He's staring towards you, though you aren't quite sure he can really see you at this point.

"Please...the pouch with the red lettering...All the good potions...for you guys...please...if I gotta die I don't want it to be for nothing.  All this crazy shit...the plague...playing that stupid game with Pig and those Tigers...getting swallowed by the worm and that castle...I don't want it to be for nothing.  Please...PLEASE...end this.  Make her...stop...please...you guys...make her..."

He doesn't finish.  The hand goes limp and what little light there was in his eyes goes out.

Chandanr dies.

Luckily for Selvin, he doesn't hear what is happening farther away, isn't aware of the tragedy behind him. He is solely focused on the creature in front of him, that is barely paying him any attention, that doesn't seem to be registering pain or taking enough damage.

He had a feeling that sword was going to hurt. He grit his teeth and urged Zac to keep fighting, keep powering their attacks with magic and unleashing fury!

OOC: Hit AC 32 for 21 dmg & 3 electric. Hit AC 18 (probably a miss lol) for 21 dmg & 4 electric.
Hit AC 27 for 23 dmg & 3 electric. Hit AC 28 for 27 dmg & 1 electric. Hit AC 27 for 29 dmg & 3 electric.

16:56, Today: Selvin Larst rolled 32,18,27,28,27 using d20+16,d20+16,d20+16,d20+16,d20+16.  Power attack Arcane Strike Full Round on Murdering Lizard.
16:57, Today: Selvin Larst rolled 21,3,21,4,23,3,27,1,29,3 using 2d6+18,d6,d8+18,d6,d8+18,d6,2d6+18,d6,2d6+18,d6.  Damage (d6 following each is the electricity).

Lucky didn't know what was happening behind him, but as the priest released the dragons two of them came out and began talking.  "What are the both of you talking about? Why aren't the rest of you coming out?"  Lucky asked not knowing why the other two hadn't emerged yet.

"Can you two go help the one fighting the lizardman?"  Lucky pleaded with them.

Forestkiller glances at you Lucky, one eyebrow cocked.

"You don't recognize it?"

"Be fair.  He's human...I think..."

Forestkiller sighs.  He points at the Lizardman.

"That...is a servant of Zon Kuthon.  I may be an atheist, but I have to acknowledge that Zon Kuthon has some authority-"

"Some?" Now it's Quicklime's eyebrow that goes up.  She seems amused.

"Some...authority.  If we were to try to go against him, he could command us to turn on you.  And that wouldn't do either of us any good, now would it?"

Quicklime sighs and points at Zuni.  "That one.  She has some kind of weapon on her.  I can sense it.  It is anathema to my kind.  You will need to use that to deal with..."  She waves a hand in the direction of the Lizardman.

"Chop chop.  Or more of your friends will end up like that dead one over there."

---

Selvin...you were right about that sword....

47 HP damage.  You can make a Fort save 18- to lower it to 29

Selvin pushed his will outward and helped his symbiote friend steel themselves against the incoming attack - but it still hit HARD! It was a small blessing that it seemed to hurt less than it might otherwise have. But still, he needed some help soon. He hoped his friends were coming back. But if not...he would give his life to give them time, to protect their lives.

And he knew Zac wouldn't really die anyway, just go back to his home plane.

He shook off the thoughts and smiled fiercely. "C'mon, Zac! Let's show this pair o'future boots what we're made of!"

OOC: Fort save made.
Hit AC 19 for 23 dmg & 6 electric. Hit AC 21 for 24 dmg & 5 electric.
Hit AC 21 for 24 dmg & 4 electric. Hit AC 19 for 24 dmg & 5 electric.
Hit AC 29 for 26 dmg & 1 electric.

21:41, Today: Selvin Larst rolled 29 using 1d20+13.  Fortitude save.
21:42, Today: Selvin Larst rolled 19,21,21,19,29 using d20+16,d20+16,d20+16,d20+16,d20+16.  Power attack Arcane Strike Full Round on Murdering Lizard.
1:43, Today: Selvin Larst rolled 23,6,24,6,24,4,24,5,26,1 using 2d6+18,d6,d8+18,d6,d8+18,d6,2d6+18,d6,2d6+18,d6.  Damage (d6 following each is the electricity).

Zuni was silent as Chandanar passed from her world, yet tears could be seen lining her cheeks.  Zuni did not have an easy life and had seen death before, enough for her to be desensitized towards it.  Chandanar was different.  He wasn't some random folk from the street that Zuni did not know.  She had known Chandanar.  He was a friend.

Zuni cuffed away her tears as she reached for the pouch with red lettering.  This pouch, she slung over her shoulders as she rose back to her feet.  Glaring at the Lizard thing, she wiped away her tears one last time.  Her hand instinctively went to the hilt of her duelling blade, her primary weapon, but then a thought occurred to her.  Lizard thing.  She had a sword that was supposed to be good against Lizard things.

The longsword slid eagerly from its scabbard as Zuni ran towards the Lizard thing.

I am assuming I have heard the name of Zon Kuthon before.  He is a deity so shouldn't be too hard.

"Zon Kuthon you say?  I don't know anything about him but that he is a god or something.  Well, you are free as I said you would be.  Be gone from this place so you don't get controlled then."

Lucky took out his blades and ran back into the fray hoping to be of some use.

As he entered the hall again he saw Zuni with Chandanar who looked like he wasn't moving at all.  He then saw her grab the longsword that the two dragons had talked about.  "Yes Zuni, that blade will be effective against the servant of Zon Kuthon, so say the dragons."  Lucky ended up next to her and could see clearly that Chandanar was dead.  He hadn't known the priest long but he had done well by Lucky on a number of occasions he was needed.  "Let's avenge his death, Zuni!"

In reply to Lucky Six-Fingers (msg # 121):

Zon Kuthon is a diety of evil dragons Lucky.  He's actually the deity who is possessing the queen you guys are trying to stop.

Been a while since we had to deal with the main plot of this path, hasn't it?

Lucky would know from his time with the guyzos.

Lizard swings at you again Zac/Selvin

57 pts this time.  Fort save for only 32

Zuni, let's talk about the sword.

First, it is +5 vs evil dragons.  Yes, Lizard Guy qualifies as will the Queen.

You do double damage on evil dragons with any hit.

If you crit, you do double damage and then add 30 pts more to it.

It also allows all of you a +4 save vs. breath weapons once it's pulled.

You guys may flail away.  He's only got 249 HP left.

Go get 'em tigers!

Selvin and Zac let out another weird-sounding combined snarl as the lizard-like draconic creature counter-attacked and drew more blood and otherworldly goo from them. In fact, the symbiote was starting to look rough and ragged. They wouldn't be in the fight too much longer. But for the moment, they were and unleashed another flurry of slams and natural attacks on the creature.

OOC: The last attack I missed the 6 in 16 but it was still a nat 1 so missed.
Hit AC 23 for 24 dmg & 3 electric. Hit AC 21 for 20 dmg & 3 electric.
Hit AC 24 for 21 dmg & 2 electric. Hit AC 25 for 21 dmg & 3 electric.

09:34, Today: Selvin Larst rolled 30 using 1d20+13.  Fortitude save.
09:34, Today: Selvin Larst rolled 23,21,24,25,2 using d20+16,d20+16,d20+16,d20+16,d20+1.  Power attack Arcane Strike Full Round on Murdering Lizard.
09:35, Today: Selvin Larst rolled 24,3,20,3,21,2,21,3 using 2d6+18,d6,d8+18,d6,d8+18,d6,2d6+18,d6.  Damage (d6 following each is the electricity).

Lizard staggers back a step with that one Selvin

And then he slashes back.

Ouch.  72 pts damage this time.  Fort save gets you only 51.

Sorry.  My dice really like this guy

The symbiote staggered and let out a terrible pained cry. It would have been banished back to it's own plane of existence with the might of that last blow, but Selvin would not let go. He forced his will in to their link, yanked a small portion of his own life force from his body and shoved in the way of part of the blow. It still grievously wounded Zac, and then hurt Selvin as well, but they were both still standing, though Zac was dripping blood and gore.

Then they let out a roar together and renewed their attack once more, perhaps for the final time.

OOC: Fortitude Save 33, but it still is enough to start hurting Selvin as well regardless.
Hit AC 27 for 26 dmg & 1 electric. Hit AC 33 for 22 dmg & 3 electric. Miss with AC 21.
Confirmed Critical Hit for 44 dmg & 4 electric. Confirmed Critical Hit for 52 dmg & 3 electric.

20:27, Today: Selvin Larst rolled 33 using 1d20+13.  Fortitude save.
20:27, Today: Selvin Larst rolled 27,33,21,36,36 using d20+16,d20+16,d20+16,d20+16,d20+16.  Power attack Arcane Strike Full Round on Murdering Lizard.
20:28, Today: Selvin Larst rolled 28,28 using d20+16,d20+16. Uh...2 critical hit confirmation rolls.
20:36, Today: Selvin Larst rolled 26,1,22,3,44,4,52,3 using 2d6+18,d6,d8+18,d6,2d8+36,d6,4d6+36,d6. Damage (d6 following each is the electricity).
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Lucky had charged in behind the lizardman avatar that was attacking his companion and attacked the last round and this round Lucky was in a position to take a full attack on the crazed thing hoping to aid his new friend before he too died.

Last round on charge: 20:13, Today: Lucky Six-Fingers rolled 31,12,33 using d20+19,d4+9,7d8.  last round.

---

This round
Hit AC36 for 44 damage or if Crit confirm of AC31 then 47 more damage.
Hit AC26 for 46 damage
Hit AC27 for 50 damage.
Plus it takes 2 bleed damage.

19:56, Today: Lucky Six-Fingers rolled 31,10,37 using d20+17,d4+9,7d8.  crit check.
19:55, Today: Lucky Six-Fingers rolled 36,13,31,22,12,34,23,11,39 using d20+17,d4+9,7d8,d20+17,d4+9,7d8,d20+12,d4+9,7d8.

My AC is now 39

He is also:
Bewildered: Has a –2 penalty to AC. The target takes an additional
–4 penalty to AC against all attacks made by the rogue.
and
Disoriented: Has a –2 penalty on attack rolls. The target takes an additional
–4 penalty on all attack rolls it makes against the rogue.
and
Befuddling Strike (Ex): When the rogue deals sneak attack damage against an opponent, that opponent takes a –2 penalty on attack rolls against the rogue for 1d4 rounds.
20:11, Today: Lucky Six-Fingers rolled 3 using 1d4 ((3)).

"Hey, Lizard!" Zuni shouted.  "Don't care who you serve, you've pissed me off!"  The longsword flashed as she unleashed a torrent of attacks against Zon-Kuthons Lizard avatar.

At the end of her session of slashes, Zuni reached out with her free hand to grab hold of the larger creature.  "C'mere and get killed!"

OOC:
Calling out Challenge on the Lizard.
Zuni Runesong rolled 25, 31, 19, and 30 for 44, 42, 44, and 42 points of damage
Grapple attempt was a 40 (Natural 20)

Lizard Man makes no noise as the three/four of your descend on it.  It slashes back, narrowly missing Lucky, before you all land your blows.

It doesn't bleed.  More like it comes apart as smoke.  It's eyes seem to linger in the air a moment as the rest of it's body comes apart.  And then it's gone.

The dragons have come out into the hallway.

"Right," says Forestkiller.  "You did your part.  We should do ours.

"You are going to use that," he points at your sword Zuni, "To kill her...the Queen I mean...right?

"Once she is out of the way, we can clear out the reptiles who sided with her.  That would be our pleasure."

Once the creature...disappeared? Dissipated? Turned to smoke or whatever. Selvin fell to one knee with a grunt. He turned back towards where the 'dragons' were and called out, "Man, Chandanar, you've got your work cut o..."

He stopped as he finally saw the body on the ground. His breath caught in his throat and his eyes went wide. He staggered forward, almost drunken-looking, "Nonononono."

He crashed to his knees next to his friend, tears starting to fall. "but you can't be dead. we're so close t'the end."

Zuni slashed at the disappearing bits of the Lizard thing, letting out a growl of frustration with every swing.  The fight had been wholly unsatisfying considering how much Zuni wanted to bury the longsword into the creature over and over again.  She sheathed the sword, spitting at the place where she saw the last bit of the creature disappear.  "Bloody creature. Good riddance."  she snarled.

Her demeanour softened when she saw Selvin kneeling over Chandanars body.  She walked over to her friend and wrapped her arms around him in a tight hug.  "I know." she said softly.

In reply to The Dealer (msg # 128):

When the dragons came out Lucky was already moving away from the spot where the lizard avatar had been.  Lucky was disappointed that nothing remained of him like perhaps some magical items but it was what it was.

Lucky didn't move over to where Selvin and Zuni were because he wanted to address the dragons.  "Yes, we will be going after the queen next.  Will these other dragons you speak of be with her?"

In reply to Lucky Six-Fingers (msg # 131):

Forestkiller shrugs.  "Maybe.  We'll create a diversion.  That is, we're going to start tearing this place apart."

Quicklime has her head cocked, as if listening to something in the distance.

"Sounds like someone has already started doing so.  I can hear lots of fighting.  And the sounds of buildings collapsing.  Sounds like fun.  I'm off."

She and a few of the others start to rush towards the stairwell.

Forestkiller watches them and then shuts his eyes.  He points upwards.  "I can't tell you where the Queen is.  But she's upwards and west of here.  I don't know more than that.

"We'll be enjoying our revenge."  He glances at Selvin and Zuni, then the still body of Chandanar  "Hope you enjoy yours too."

Selvin leaned in to Zuni for a moment. Then he slowly calmed himself down, and gathered his composure. He wiped away the tears and stood up. "I don't wanna leave him here. Not sure where t'take 'im tho."

He picked up Chandanar's body and let out a small sigh. He turned to Zuni and Lucky, his face a mask of stone, with Zac's face looking angry. "Up an' west then?"

"Ah, Selvin, I think you should see to some healing.  You are cut up pretty bad from that blade of the lizardman and also the burns from that ooze before.  If you have a potion or something, I'd drink it and help yourself."  Lucky said as he looked over Selvin.

"We can then head up and to the west!"  Lucky added.

Selvin paused at Lucky's words and looked down at both himself and his symbiote. "Oh." His symbiote made a small noise. "Yeah. Sorry, Zac."

He set Chandanar down and began casting the same spell a couple times and downing a couple potions - all in to the symbiote he was wearing, appearing to heal his friend back to pristine condition. He didn't down any potions himself, and he had...roughly 10 empty vials lying on the floor when he finished.

"Welp. That's all the potions but Zac's back so let's go." He picked the body back up and starting heading out.

OOC: Healed the symbiote back all the 120 hp he'd taken.

10:00, Today: Selvin Larst rolled 8,15,7 using d10+5,d10+5,d10+5.  Rejuvenate Eidolon Lesser.
10:01, Today: Selvin Larst rolled 3,5,9 using d8+1,d8+1,d8+1.  Cure Light Wounds Potions.
10:02, Today: Selvin Larst rolled 13,21 using 3d8+5,3d8+5.  Cure Serious Wounds Potions.
10:04, Today: Selvin Larst rolled 12,16 using 2d8+3,2d8+3.  Cure Moderate Wounds Potions.
10:06, Today: Selvin Larst rolled 5,5,2 using 1d8+1,1d8+1,1d8+1.  Cure Light Wounds Potions.