The dragons except for Forestkiller have already surged ahead up the stairwell.  Thanks to that, you guys don't encounter any resistance as you come up from the dungeons into what is probably the main floor of the castle.  You do come across their bodies though.

You're standing in what must be a grand hall.  Countless halls and doors line one side of it.  Large picture windows line the other.

The windows offer you a view out onto the park that surrounds the castle to it's walls and a view of part of Karvosa.  It's quite the sight.

The city is at war.  Dragons are flying in the sky above.  Quicklime and her group must have just launched upwards because it seems skirmishes among the dragons is starting to occur.

Below, fires are burning.  You watch what appears to be tendrils rip up out of the ground and snag a low flying dragon, pulling it downwards.  You realize the tendrils are actually two purple worms that have reared up out of the ground.

Seems that halfling you made a deal with oh so long ago is doing his part.

There's fighting of the more mundane sort along the river as well.  What must be rebel troops under Tarrov are taking on small squads of the Queen's soldiers.

All in all, it's one bloody mess.

You can see to the west.  A spire on the western side of the castle is lit up in an odd, reddish light.  The light pours out of the top of it, swirling around the sides like a fog.

It seems the logical place to go.

So the rebellion is going down outside.  You could go help the rebels if you want.

Or you can head to the creepy glowing spire.  Several ways to get their.  Walking across the courtyard. Trying to find a way through the castle to it.  Getting up on the castle wall and walking along it to the spire.  Flying over there.

Let me know what questions you have and what you want to do now.

Thanks.

"Looks like Tarrov is having fun." Zuni looked out one of the windows to see better what was going on.  The fighting was a welcome sight.  It should mean that there are less opponents to get in their way.  "Oh hey.  Purple worms."

Speaking of worms, or rather Wyrms, Zuni looked back to see what Forestkiller was doing.  "Best thing to do now is get to that spire and find the Queen."  Maybe Forestkiller could fly them over.

Selvin looked around a bit, wide-eyed at the unbridled chaos and destruction going on. He slowly, gently, reluctantly, set down Chandanar's body. He covered it with his cloak. He let out a sigh.

But then he stood up. "Then hop on. I'll fly us over there. Just gotta watch out fer dragons an' whatnot in the air." He paused. "Actually...I could summon up a couple big air elementals t'escort us, an' if they're still around when we get where we're goin' they could help us."

He looked at Zuni and Lucky (and Izzick?) to see what they thought.

The chaos going on outside put a smile on Lucky's face.  "They certainly are," he said in response to Zuni's comment.  "Agreed we need to get there now before anything else happens."

Then Selvin said he could summon air elementals to escort them and Lucky looked at him, "I can say I have never been escorted by an air elemental before.  Let's do it!"

In reply to Lucky Six-Fingers (msg # 4):

The elementals whirl into life.  Or existence.  Whatever.

Forestkiller glances down the hall, then waves his hand.  A ball of fire leaps forth and blows out one of the windows.

"I too have some scores to settle.  But I will stay around overhead the castle for a bit.  So if I see anything that threatens you...if I feel like it, I'll help.

"My thanks for freeing me.  Now then..."

He strides towards the open hole in the window/wall, starting to turn into his true self.  He's outside when he gets to full size.  He's a big one, easily the size of one of the castle towers.

As you take to the air, you can see the tower you're targeting has guards.  More of those muscular women are standing on the parapets.  Most have bows and swords.  The usual.

You notice a couple of women who seem to be wearing slinky gowns among them.  Spelltossers maybe?

You can count maybe 10 guards and the two slinky gowns.  But you can't be sure that's all there are.

I'll get a map up later tonight.

You are too far to do anything at the moment, other than plan.

Thanks.

Sorry for the delay.

There is a building that appears to be a barracks between you and said tower.

You are about 100 yards away from the tower.  It is five stories tall.  The hallway you are in is a second story hall.  Questions?

Selvin hesitated for a second at Forestkiller's comments, cool exit spell and then large body reveal. "wow."

He then helped the two  allies 'mount' up on Zac's tauric body, the feline-yet-horse-like lower half. Then they took to flight, no wings flapping anymore, just magical flight. The two huge elementals were barely visible, more by the wind whipping around their bodies.

Selvin cast a spell on Zac that made his symbiote's body heal faster.

Then he and Zac took to the air and flew towards the tower, but kept alert for any other nonsense in the air that might come their way. "Alright. You two ready? I'm'a send the elementals in first t'scatter 'em a bit but come up right on their tails an' let you two jump off an' start this dance."

Lucky was enjoying the feeling of the ride on Zac's back.  He didn't get to do much flying around unless a wizard cast fly on him as he didn't have his own method of flight.

"I am ready as I will ever be,"  Lucky said as he gripped on with both hands not wanting to fall off.

In reply to Lucky Six-Fingers (msg # 8):

The guards are focused higher in the air. But someone spots you sooner than you might have liked.  A volley of arrows flies towards you as the elementals surge ahead.

One of the spell tossers raises an arm and WHHHHOOOOOSSSSSHHHH, a ball of fire is headed your way.  It goes boom...

First a couple of arrows did, miracles of miracles, make it through.  Zac took 12 pts damage and Lucky, you actually took 10 pts damage.  It was a really, really good shot.

Now the fireball.  It's going off for 52 pts. damage.  DC 23- for half.  If you have anything that negates or mitigates, factor it in and let me know the final total.

Also, I am assuming you guys brought along Chandanar's pouch of healing potions.  He's been stocking them up for almost the whole campaign.

To make our lives a little easier, there are enough potions to heal each of you up to total twice.  You can split that into halfs if you like.  That is, Lucky may use half a Heal now.  So he only heals up half his hit points.  He can heal up the other half later.  Etc.

Keep in mind, these aren't big mugs o' healing potions. You guys would be opening and downing several bottles at a time.  So you cannot do it on the fly.

If you want to reach into the pouch and grab a potion at random and chug a lug it, you may.  I'll roll to see what kind of potion (Cure L., Cure Serious, etc.) it is.  And you can chug it.

As we move to the end, I will be taking off kid gloves.  It is possible some or all of you may die.  But let's hope not.

Questions before you guys land on the tower?

Selvin tried to guide Zac to roll out of the way of the fireball, and they twisted in mid-air - but it wasn't quite enough to save them completely. A little fire splashed against the symbiote, but it didn't seem to do as much damage as it should have. The symbiote made a sound that was more anger than pain as it continued forward.

OOC: Used the 'point' we got previously. Improved Evasion and Fire Resistance 15.

21:50, Today: Selvin Larst rolled 18 using 1d20+12.  Reflex save vs FIREBALL OF DEATH!
21:54, Today: Selvin Larst rolled 20 using 1d20+12.  Reflex save using reroll.

Lucky was rather enjoying the wind in his hair when an arrow suddenly pierced his upper left arm.  With a grunt and a rather painful tug on the arrow, Lucky pulled it out and discarded the arrow.  That was when he noticed the fireball coming at him.  Lucky once again true to his name ducked behind the big upper torso of Zac and managed to not get touched by the flames of the fireball.

"We better get up there and quickly!  We can't be taking hits like this the whole time."  Lucky said loudly through the blowing wind.

Passed my save and with Evasion took no damage.
15:49, Today: Lucky Six-Fingers rolled 25 using 1d20+17.  reflex save.

In reply to Lucky Six-Fingers (msg # 11):

Zuni, let me know about the fireball when you can

Zac pushes closer to the tower.  A second round of arrows flies at you as you come close.  The narrowing distance works to their favor...

Zuni, two arrows for a total of 15 pts damage

Zac took 4 arrows but somehow only managed to take 18 pts damage

Selvin got 1 arrow directly for 7 pts damage

And Lucky...they don't like you.  3 arrows for a total of 17 pts damage.

But you are close enough now to leap on to the tower.

Map below




Selvin, I am assuming the air elementals are charging in first.  I marked the position of the door into the tower on the map.

Are the elementals just wading in?  Or do you guys want to approach in a specific way here?

Thanks

Zuni managed to duck behind Zac enough to only catch part of the fireball but it was enough to hurt.  She swore loudly.

And she swore again When the two arrows hit her.  "Gorums Teeth!  We are going to get stuck like flying pigs up here!"  She winced, pulling out one of the arrows.  "Where's that Gods Blasted Dragon!  I have nothing to take out so many."


OOC:
Reflex save -> 31 (26 points damage taken)
HP 48/108

"Too bad no Izzick to fireball."

Selvin let out a grunt when he was hit, but Zac barely made a noise, and some of his wounds even started to heal over as they flew. Zac didn't bother dumping Zuni or Lucky - they could get off on their own when ready. He just flew straight in to the front of the assembled baddies that were clumped up in a flurry of attacks.

OOC: Sorry, that was my bad. The elementals are much faster and the plan was to have them fly in and whirlwind around, touching the 'floor/ground' so it kicks up "a swirling cloud of debris" as per the Whirlwind ability to make it harder for them to attack us as we fly in. But, since we're past that already, yes, they will move in and attack, targeting the spellcasters as possible.

Do we need initiative rolls or just attack rolls?

If you need them:
https://aonprd.com/MonsterDisp...ge%20Air%20Elemental
https://aonprd.com/UMR.aspx?ItemName=Whirlwind

In reply to Selvin Larst (msg # 14):

Let's do it this way Selvin:

Make me a total of four attack rolls for the elementals.  Don't worry about calculating the damage.  Just make two to hit rolls for each.

I'll take it from there.  And that way you guys will know how many are left for you to pummel

OOC: Here you go. Heh. One was a natural 20.

20:13, Today: Selvin Larst rolled 27,37,30,31 using d20+17,d20+17,d20+17,d20+17.  Elemental slam attacks.

In reply to Selvin Larst (msg # 16):

The elementals descend like distant relatives on a lottery winner.  They bowl into the guard formation, sweeping the left flank aside and pushing back on the right.



There are only five guards and one of the spell tossers getting in your way.

The spell tosser yells something and points at the door, the guards hurrying to follow her orders to block it.  As they do, a gout of flame licks in front of them.

Izzick grins waving a hand.  "You guys go on.  I'll catch up."

He turns and points a wand at the spell tosser.

Lots of fire and much hilarity are bound to ensue.

Helping out Izzy?  Or rushing inside the tower?

Selvin barely missed a beat. He took only a small amount of time to give Izzick an extremely serious face as he said, "STAY. ALIVE."

Then he flew in towards the door heading inside, overrunning someone in the way if that's what it took, but he was kind of done with taking it easy or being slowed down.

Lucky easily jumps down and with a practiced roll he was back on his feat running for the spellcaster.  Lucky didn't want to let him have a chance to cast anything else.

I will take any AoO needed to get to the spell tosser.  "I got this one!"

Charge and hit the ST for AC31 for 41 damage.

05:54, Today: Lucky Six-Fingers rolled 31,13,28 using d20+17,d4+9,7d8.  charge and attack.

Zuni cursed loudly from her place on Zacs back. They didn't have time for this, didn't have time to deal with these henchfolk when there were more important things, and people, to take care of.  It's like every little fight was taking more and more of their allies out of the picture and now Izzick had jumped down to deal with these nobodies with Lucky following him.

Her every instinct told her to leap from Zac and bring the stabbiness to those jokers standing between her companions and the door.  Except that every fight between them and the queen could mean that someone else gets killed or they get so badly hurt that they cannot defeat the queen.

She cursed again.  "Why is killing a Queen never easy!" she muttered as she held on to Zac as he barrelled towards the door.  They had to secure the door, which meant killing anyone in their way.

OOC:
Holding action to attack whomever stops them from getting to the door.
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In reply to Zuni Runesong (msg # 20):

Zuni and Selvin, you break for the door.

Lucky, you leap past various minions, taking a few stabs 22 HP damage, but you get to the Spell Tosser.

Lucky, were those to hit rolls?  Spell tosser's AC 22, so two hits.  Gimme damage please

Zac punches the door aside.

Beyond the door, a spiral stairwell circles down into the tower.  The light, a sickly reddish glow, is coming from up the stairwell's shaft.

Looking down, you can see the tower is essentially a hollowish tube with the stairwell circling the walls.

Near the bottom, you can see what looks like a bonfire, the source of the glow.  There's no smoke, but the scent of charred kidneys and roasting pancreases wafts up the shaft.

Figures are surrounding the bonfire thing.  Too far away to make out details. But there are at least twenty or so figures down there.

I hit AC31 for 41 damage.  Just 1 attack cause of the charge.

Zac felt that Lucky had jumped off, but not Zuni. Selvin didn't look at her, but it was...comforting to have her with him still. Especially in case he got in over his head. "You ready for this?" he asked mostly rhetorically.

Then they were inside and he turned Zac and started heading down the spiral stairs, flying tightly towards the outer wall of the stairway to have some maneuverability. He noticed the bonfire and figures, murmuring "here we go." He doubted the queen was among them but who knew for sure.

And he streaked forward towards them. "get ready."

"Why aren't these guys outside joining in the fighting?" Zuni complained.  She wasn't whining, she never whined, but it was more of a frustrated point.  They were looking at another outnumbering fight.  Everything that they had gone through before this and they might get taken down by the numbers of henchmen.  "We should just turn invisible and sneak past."

Selvin stopped quickly while still in the stairwell when she said that. He glanced at her and quietly asked, "Can you turn invisible? I can, but casting on more than one person is trickier."

In reply to Selvin Larst (msg # 25):

Sorry Lucky.  I completely overlooked that bit in the post.

You slice and dice Lucky.  The spell tosser makes a "Gah!" sound then staggers back, missing some fingers of his own now.

On the other side, you see arcs of lightning as Izzick fries guards.

One of the air elementals moves over to help your group while the next one starts to duck inside the tower, presumably to follow Selvin

The spell tosser fumbles out a wand.

Your go Lucky.  He's still up for the moment

---

Hmmm.  Zuni brings up a good point.  And I do like chaos...so...

As you ask your question Selvin, there's a rumble.  Suddenly the ground at the foot of the tower shakes and part of the wall starts to collapse.

One of the purple worms comes shooting up through the ground.

The tower walls start to shake...

When the spell-tosser pulled out the wand Lucky didn't know what it could do so he just madly stabbed the man before him, not once, not twice, but three times... in the neck and head.

AC34 and Crit check AC32 for 16 or 33
AC32 and Crit check AC30 for 16 or 30
AC25 and Crit check AC26 for 14 or 29

10:35, Today: Lucky Six-Fingers rolled 34,16,32,16,25,14 using d20+15,d4+13,d20+15,d4+13,d20+8,d4+13.
10:35, Today: Lucky Six-Fingers rolled 32,17,30,14,26,15 using d20+15,d4+13,d20+15,d4+13,d20+8,d4+13.  crit check.

In reply to Lucky Six-Fingers (msg # 27):

Nothing like consistency Lucky.

Whatever the wand does, you may never know.  The spell tosser goes down before he can even think about saying the command word.

Glancing around, you can see that Izzick seems to have most of the guards taken care of.  The elemental is wading into the rest.

Zuni seemed surprised by the question.  "I would need magic to actually turn invisible.  best I can do without it is stick to the shadows and be sneaky, real sneaky.  We could try it.  We don't have to fight everything here on the way.  We need to conserve some strength for the Queen."

Selvin started when the purple worm showed up, barely restraining an attack. "bloody hell."

He smiled at Zuni and shrugged. "Well how I would know any better. Yer magic t'me, an' certainly cast a spell on me." He let out a small chuckle.

Then he quickly sobered once more and cast a spell on her, and she faded from view. "Just...don't let go, alright? Unless I cast another spell, I can't see you."

Then he cast the same spell on himself. "Alright. We have a few minutes."

He started flying again, hunting for their prey and avoiding entanglements for the moment.

OOC: Cast Invisibility on each of us. Lasts 14 minutes each.

Zuni smiled sweetly at Selvin's words.  She was about to ask whether Selvin should be using his magic but she got distracted with watching the effects of his spell.  She grinned like an excited little girl as her hand turned transparent.

"Don't worry, I am NOT letting go." Zuni said, holding tightly to Zac.

Lucky reached down and grabbed up the wand and put it in his pack then moved to aid the elemental in fighting the guards.

No attack cause used two move actions.

In reply to Lucky Six-Fingers (msg # 32):

Lucky, the elemental slams into the guards while Izzick uses those shocky orbs things he always uses.

One of the guards manages to land a blow on you, 12 hp damage, but the others are much too busy.

There are two "clear" at the moment.  Meaning no one is attacking them at the moment.

You have two possible targets Lucky.  AC 20 on each.  Your go

---

Meanwhile, back at the well...

You scan for your target...

Can I get some perception checks Selvin and Zuni please?

Thanks

Selvin flew invisibly about, scanning for their target, or some clue as to where to head next.

17:51, Today: Selvin Larst rolled 29 using 1d20+16.  Perception.

With so many different targets Lucky tried to just get in as many flanking attacks as possible.  Stabby stabby Lucky's knives went easily into the exposed flesh of the guards.
"You all may want to put down your weapons before I kill you all!"

Missed the first attack
AC36 with crit check 26 for 57 damage
AC30 with crit check 22 for 52 damage

11:44, Today: Lucky Six-Fingers rolled 26,11,22,12 using d20+17,d4+9,d20+12,d4+9. 2 crit checks.

11:43, Today: Lucky Six-Fingers rolled 18,13,27,36,10,36,30,13,27 using d20+17,d4+9,7d8,d20+17,d4+9,7d8,d20+12,d4+9,7d8.

Zuni held on tight.  She had to.  She couldn't see Selvin nor Zac, could only feel them.  If she lost her grip, finding something to grab on to would prove to be very challenging.

OOC:
Perception -> 22

In reply to Selvin Larst (msg # 34):

Lucky, one of the guards goes down.  The other one manages a blow 18 pts damage.

As you listen, you start to hear less sounds of combat around you.  It's more lots of groanings and wet, squishy sounds as the elemental grinds a few into greasy smears.

"C'mon Lucky!" Izzick calls out from behind you.  "We need to follow the others!"

You have one still standing in front of you Lucky

---

The two of you scan the crowd below, Zuni and Selvin

Most are scattering, trying to reform and launch a counter attack against the purple worm.

But there is a group  of about five who seem to be moving towards a door at the tower base.

Four of them are in an obvious guard position around the one in the middle.

Selvin looked about the chaos for a moment. He wasn't sure...wait. Was that? "there!" he uttered quietly. He hoped Zuni saw it ass well as he couldn't visibly point it out to her.

But he started Zac flying in a straight line for that group, double time and in to a charge if he could before they hit the door. If not, he planned on going through the doorway...or the door.

Selvin, the suspicious group is close to that door...

Let's let the dice do the talking.

Give me an init roll for Zac please.

Thanks

OOC: WOW. Lol.

20:49, Today: Selvin Larst rolled 23 using 1d20+4.  Initiative.

Lucky heard Izzick call him but this last guy needed a lesson in manners.  Lucky slashed his blade across the man's chest, but it was only a feint to get the man to block and adjusted it at the last moment to go across his throat cutting a deep line.

08:51, Yesterday: Lucky Six-Fingers rolled 28,10,28 using d20+17,d4+9,7d8.

Dead or not Lucky sped over to Izzick to follow into the structure.

"I see them." Zuni said.  It was so weird to be racing down the hallway and not able to see what was holding her.

OOC:
Initiative -> 24

In reply to Lucky Six-Fingers (msg # 41):

Lucky, you rush forward and then past Izzick, the two of you coming in to the top of the tower shaft.

Four stories below, it is chaos.  A purple worm is fighting a large contingent of guards.

There's quite a bit of activity below.  You need to scope it out...

Perception roll please Lucky

---

Okay, yeah.  That's gonna get you guys ahead of them.  Just.  I got a 21

You arrive just as the group is reaching for the handles on the doors.

There are five big guards.  In between them are two smaller figures, both wrapped up in robes.  One is dressed in scarlet and black and the other in gold and black.  They both have hoods on.

Hard to tell which, if either of them, might be Queenie.

Thanks for the clarification Selvin.  Then you both get surprise.

And it's your turn.

Thanks
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In reply to The Dealer (msg # 43):

Lucky, you spot out the group heading for the side door.  Five big guards flanking two robed figures.  You are about three stories above them now Assuming you were descending cautiously Lucky

Thanks

Selvin trusted Zuni to do her own thing and hop off if needs be. He landed in front of the door to block it off, by rushing the two guards closest to it. In to the ground. He urged Zac to let out a roar as they became visible suddenly just as they landed and attacked.

"Knight Two to Queen! Checkmate!"

OOC: Pounce charge, forgot to add the +2 since I was pouncing.
Hit AC 33 for 24 dmg & 6 electric. 2nd attack. Miss. Fumble?
Hit AC 32 for 25 dmg & 1 electric. Hit AC 32 for 24 dmg & 3 electric. Hit AC 28 for 26 dmg & 1 electric.

21:28, Today: Selvin Larst rolled 31,17,30,30,28 using d20+16,d20+16,d20+16,d20+16,d20+16.  Attacks.
21:31, Today: Selvin Larst rolled 24,25,1,24,3,26,1 using 2d6+18,d8+18,d6,2d6+18,d6,2d6+18,d6.  Damage (2nd D6s are electric).
21:36, Today: Selvin Larst rolled 6 using 1d6.  Missed a d6.

Zuni slipped off of Zac as Selvin went in for the attack.  Landing gingerly on her feet, the Dragon killing sword in her hand, Zuni dodged to the side and tried to identify who the two well robed individuals were.  If she was going to attack, she wanted to attack someone important.

Like the Queen.

OOC:
Perception -> 27
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In reply to Zuni Runesong (msg # 46):

Lucky, you are now about a story and a half above.  You can see Selvin starting to engage that group that was trying to go out the side.
Zuni must be somwhere around.

Selvin, as you pounce on two of the guards, they pounce back.  14 and 19 pts damage Sir

The two robed figures strike action poses Zuni.  You can now see one of them is a blonde and one of them is a brunette.  What hair color was the Queen you wonder?

Seriously.  Now that you think about it, have you ever seen her up close?

Oh wait.  There was that time you were stealing earrings off the ears of rich women at a charity picnic.  The Queen was there.  Wasn't she a red head though?

The brunette and blonde stop posing and spring into action!  They're kung fu vixens!  The blonde isn't terribly good at it.  She misses completely, staggering to one side.  The brunette...she's alright, but her blows fail to connect with Zac's glowy hide.



Your guys go
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Selvin let out a growl at the same as his symbiote did as they were harmed in return. Selvin hated seeing his friend nigh continuously harmed and healed during their time together. ~You know how much I love you, right? I couldn't do this without you,~ he thought to his friend.

Then they unleashed a flurry of attacks on the two guards, starting with the 'left' one first. "Where's the queen??"

Lucky will go with speed to help his companions below.

Double move

Not sure if I can make it in time to get an attack or not so let me know.

Selvin, you find yourself and Zac amidst a cavalcade of dangerous women.  And not the fun kind of danger either.

You take out one of the guards, and then another.  The two guards remaining both manage to land blows 12 and 11 points this time Selvin

The brunette kung fu vixen makes some showy moves, but they don't manage to connect.

Zuni, you blink as you take all this in.  The blonde one...where'd she go?  She's not here right now.

Lucky, you have arrived.

Two guards standing as well as the brunette.

The blonde has disappeared.

Zuni, you are still invisible.

Questions? Your guys go.

Selvin was only then starting to show the first cracks of worry. Where was Zuni? Zac was getting pretty hurt, though there was a ways to go before he would have to do something about it. Hopefully.

He snarled, a noise and gesture echoed by his friend, and then they unleashed another torrent of lightning-infused attacks at the people in front of them.

OOC: Natural 20 with AC 31 to confirm. 21 dmg & 2 electric, +28 dmg if a crit.
Hit AC 24 for 20 dmg & 1 electric. Hit AC 35 for 21 dmg & 6 electric.
Hit AC 18 for 29 dmg & 1 electric. Hit AC 29 for 29 dmg & 5 electric.

22:03, Today: Selvin Larst rolled 36,24,35,18,29 using d20+16,d20+16,d20+16,d20+16,d20+16 with rolls of 20,8,19,2,13.  Attacks on guards, start with one til they drop.
22:03, Today: Selvin Larst rolled 31 using 1d20+16 with rolls of 15.  Critical Hit confirmation.
22:04, Today: Selvin Larst rolled 21,2,20,1,21,6,29,1,29,5,28 using 2d6+18,d6,d8+18,d6,d8+18,d6,2d6+18,d6,2d6+18,d6,2d6+18.  Damage (d6 following each is the electricity) (last one for the possible crit).

Now that Lucky was down with the others and in reach to attack, he steps closer to the Brunette and slashes his kukri across her arms and neck.

"Surprise!"

Hit AC37 no crit for 42 damage
Hit AC22 for 52 damage
Hit AC26 for 41 damage

15:30, Today: Lucky Six-Fingers rolled 18,10 using d20+17,d4+9.  crit check.

15:29, Today: Lucky Six-Fingers rolled 37,12,30,22,13,39,26,13,28 using d20+17,d4+9,7d8,d20+17,d4+9,7d8,d20+12,d4+9,7d8.

Zuni swore softly.  Neither of these were the Queen.  She wanted the Queen.  The whole point of going invisible was to sneak to the Queen and introduce her to this shiny new sword.  Selvin and Zac were taking hits and Zuni bit her lip in concern.  Selvin was tough, but he was still outnumbered.  Even with Lucky there it was not going to be an easy fight.

She swore again.  Don't make me waste my invisibility on you idiots, she thought sourly at their opponents and hesitated.  Speaking of, where had that blonde one gone?  Zuni darted about, avoiding opponents as she looked for some sign of the missing woman.

OOC:
Perception -> 30

In reply to Zuni Runesong (msg # 53):

Selvin, you take out another guard.  Only one left  This one isn't as good as the others.  She swings wildly and only strikes empty air.

Luky, you pounce like the finally honed killing machine you are.  Your kukri carve through the brunette like a hot knife through butter.  Really.  There's absolutely no resistance.  Then the brunette just...dissipates.  Like mist before a fan.  As if she was never there.

Zuni, you cast eyes around, looking for any sign of the queen.

What you do see is the door open by itself.  Really.  No one's there.  It just came open by itself.

Must have had a bad hinge or something.  Yeah.  That's it.  It's not like anyone invisible could have just snuck out of it.

Selvin turned to grin evilly at the remaining guard. "And then there was one." Zac licked some of the blood and gore from his claws. "I'll let you walk away if you tell me where the queen is."

21:45, Today: Selvin Larst rolled 13 using 1d20+5.  Intimidate.

In reply to Selvin Larst (msg # 55):

The last guard steps back, sticking her chin out, and screams "For the glory of her majesty!!!"

And takes a swing at you Selvin.  There apparently isn't much glory.  She misses terribly.

Selvin let out a small audible sigh. "Whatta waste. Have it yer way."

And he unleashed Zac on her in a flurry of attacks.

If she was down, he went through the door after where the queen had seemed to be heading. If she was still up, he'd do the same anyway. He didn't have to waste on her.

OOC: AC 33 for 30 dmg & 6 electric. AC 22 for 24 dmg & 3 electric. AC 27 for 20 dmg & 5 electric.
AC 28 for 23 dmg & 1 electric. AC 18 for 24 dmg & 2 electric.

21:12, Today: Selvin Larst rolled 33,22,27,28,18 using d20+16,d20+16,d20+16,d20+16,d20+16.  Full power attack, arcane strike as per usual.
21:13, Today: Selvin Larst rolled 30,6,24,3,20,5,23,1,24,2 using 2d6+18,d6,d8+18,d6,d8+18,d6,2d6+18,d6,2d6+18,d6.  Damages.

"Well done Selvin.  Where is Zuni off too?"  Lucky asked thinking that she had just gone through the door unseen.

"The Door!"  Zuni shouted and raced off towards the door, hoping to slip through before it closed.

In reply to Selvin Larst (msg # 57):

As the brave and foolish last guard falls under a slash/slash/sting/zap combo from Zac, Lucky and Selvin, you hear the dulcet tones of the zephyorous Zuni cry out about the door.

Indeed, the door has come open, though no one is standing there.

Beyond the door is a long hallway...

And, befitting a final battle, let's move to a new thread.  Please post there.

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