"His fate will spread to others if that thing gets loose, Vrrsk't. It has to be dealt with one way or another, and it doesn't look like this fellow is up to the task."
Morvannon eyes the man sharply. "You really don't have *any* idea what this thing is? What were you *trying* to summon?"
Grakk adjusts his armor and inspects his weapon. He takes a few practice swings with his new weapon. When satisfied, he states to anyone who can hear him. "I am ready." He moves into a battle stance, ready to move in an instant.
stat block
Grakk: Goliath Barbarian: Level 1
Adverse Conditions:
Initiative: +2
Passive Insight: 10
Passive Perception: 15
Senses Normal: Vision
HP 33
Bloodied 16
Surge Value 8; Surges Per-Day 13
AC =16
Fortitude 16 Reflex 13 Will 11 Speed 6
action Points: Not Used
second wind: Not Used
basic attack: Bloodclaw Greatsword +1: To Hit: +8: Damage 1d10+9 (+13 when bloodhunt rage is active and bloodied):
Powers
At will: Recuporating Strike
Devastating Strike
Encounter: Avalanche Strike
Stone's Endurance
Swift Charge
Daily Standard: Bloodhunt Rage
Kamotz is genuinely surprised by Vrrsk't's response, This is darkness incarnate, you don't want to irradiate it? Morvannon is right, this thing is going to get loose. Mr. Morenson, Lauto has a very different view of your practice than Apoli, I'll protect you if you simply get behind me. the shifter indicates his holy symbol again.
Thinking further questioning could help, and that the Temple would want to know about Varonus' special talent, Kamotz continues to prod the exhausted wizard towards surrender.
Thank you Grakk. lowering his snout, and raising his weapon in salute, Kamotz smiles.
The shifter begins to walk toward Varonus, slowly so as not to appear threatening. He attempts to help surround the demonic beast. Go take cover Varonus, and give us a signal before dropping the circle.
"I have been misunderstood. The beast of darkness in the circle must be dealt with. I count one way out of this room, and that one not very large. It would be a fitting end for this dark sorcerer to reap what he has sown. I will happily face this beast as it struggles to climb this passageway which Grakk and I barely fit down -- after it has given Varonus his just punishment for the five lives upstairs."
Vrrsk't leaves the room.
covaithe
Vrrsk't will loiter a square or two outside the door, keeping an ear on the proceedings and waiting to come to the aid of his fellows if they insist on saving the evil old fool.
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Vrrsk't
Vrrsk't - Dragonborn Paladin 2
Initiative +2 Passive perception 13 Passive Insight 13
AC 22 For 16 Ref 15 Will 14
HP 35/35 Bloodied 17 Surge value 10 Surges: 11/12
Speed:5 | AP: 0 | 2nd Wind: unused
Basic Melee: Flail +7 (1d10+4)
Powers:
Holy Strike Bolstering Strike Lay on Hands x1 Radiant Smite
Sun Strike
Channel Divinity
Dragon Breath Paladin's Judgment (used)
Martyr's Blessing
Catein
Catein- Warforged Invoker 1
Initiative +0 Passive perception 14 Passive Insight 19
AC 16 For 14 Ref 11 Will 16
HP 26/27 Bloodied 13 Surge value 6 Surges: 7/9
Speed:5 | AP: 1 | 2nd Wind: unused
Basic Melee: Spiked Gauntlet +4, 1d6+2
Powers: Avenging Light Grasping Shards Thunder of Judgment
Channel Divinity
Warforged Resolve Binding Invocation of Chains (used)
Kamotz slowly bends down and picks up his flail, hefting it with both hands, Any advice? Kamotz asks the wizard, thinking he may know the things strengths and weakness'.
...Don't...let it hit you...eehehehe...
After the wheezing cackled died out, Magnus turned toward the man holding the demon in place.
The book...yes...the book...where...
__________________ Oni
"Each man, one way.
Each horse, one stance.
Each church, one buddha.
Each master to his own technique."
Grakk breaks his stern gaze at the demon, his eyes now following the departing dragonborn. "Vrrsk't, hopefully, the whimpering fool (Grakk nods to the human) will be able to give us a clue as to who murdered his family. I show no pity for him. However, to avenge the deaths of the innocent ones upstairs, we'll have to defeat this foul demon first. I...I have a feeling that it will take all of us to bring him down. Come back to your original position. Let us be the first to strike it when he comes alive! " Grakk returns his steadfast gaze to the demon. His mind and body are now focused only on the demon.
Varonus' face shows a spark of interest, that doesn't quite rise to the level of hope. "I tried to warn you, this thing will probably kill us all. But if you can protect me, I'll tell you what I know."
"I can't come behind you. This circle is a magic circle ritual, but it's not strong enough to hold the demon on its own. I have to maintain it, bolster it often with my heart's blood." He pulls back his sleeve to show a long series of parallel cuts on his wrist, some of them half healed.
"If I back away, it will break the circle in moments. If you think you are strong enough to fight it, I... I will trust you, and run for the stairs. But if any of you are trained in the use of magic rituals, and if you have ritual components with you, we might be able to weaken it first. Do any of you have arcane components?"
ooc
What he's talking about is a skill challenge in the form of a ritual. It will take 100g worth of arcane ritual components, and it won't be easy, but it has a chance of weakening the demon.
Or we can go straight to combat. Or you can try something else. Up to you.
At the mention of weakening the demon, Vrrsk't returns to the room.
"He may prove useful after all, as kindling is useful for the creation of a bonfire," he growls in Varonus's direction, menacingly, "How long will it hold if you pour out all your blood? Will it help you live a few moments longer if we go upstairs and collect the cold blood of your entire family? Has it been worth it?"
"I apologize for my conduct, Kamotz. I merely felt..." his voice trails off for a moment before resuming. "If my friends are going to throw themselves between this idiot and his demon, then I will stand beside them!"
Directing his attention back to Varonus, Vrrsk't continues: "Make no mistake, old fool -- I am not here to rescue you. I am not hear to forgive you for (a) dabbling in darkness deeper than you will ever understand, (b) endangering your family by drawing the attention of things more evil than yourself, (c) not them they were in danger, (e) being a coward when they were attacked, and (what letter was I on?) summoning up this thing, putting even more people in danger. I am here to quash the product of your idiocy and then to make sure you pay for your crimes. You will not leave this room. In fact, you will not leave my side while this thing attacks. The safest place you can be is behind me and my shield. If you run from this room while we are fighting this thing, I can promise you, that is not a safe decision to make."
Intimidate
mostly for the fun of it, but also to make sure he does his best with the ritual and to try to keep this guy from running once the battle starts.
Intimidate: 1d20+10=18
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Vrrsk't
Vrrsk't - Dragonborn Paladin 2
Initiative +2 Passive perception 13 Passive Insight 13
AC 22 For 16 Ref 15 Will 14
HP 35/35 Bloodied 17 Surge value 10 Surges: 11/12
Speed:5 | AP: 0 | 2nd Wind: unused
Basic Melee: Flail +7 (1d10+4)
Powers:
Holy Strike Bolstering Strike Lay on Hands x1 Radiant Smite
Sun Strike
Channel Divinity
Dragon Breath Paladin's Judgment (used)
Martyr's Blessing
Catein
Catein- Warforged Invoker 1
Initiative +0 Passive perception 14 Passive Insight 19
AC 16 For 14 Ref 11 Will 16
HP 26/27 Bloodied 13 Surge value 6 Surges: 7/9
Speed:5 | AP: 1 | 2nd Wind: unused
Basic Melee: Spiked Gauntlet +4, 1d6+2
Powers: Avenging Light Grasping Shards Thunder of Judgment
Channel Divinity
Warforged Resolve Binding Invocation of Chains (used)
This is kind of what I was thinking when I was asking about the book, Magnus only has 40gp worth arcane components on his person though. Would it be possible for Magnus to use his blood to help make up the difference if we don't have enough? I had been kind of thinking of the bloodmage PP if I ever got far enough, why not start early.
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"Each man, one way.
Each horse, one stance.
Each church, one buddha.
Each master to his own technique."
Grakk smiles as Vrrsk't returns, verbally assaulting the summoner. Yes! Well done Vrrsk't. Let us put an end to this threat and learn what we can from the summoner.
"Spilling all of my blood would be useless, as I would die. Without the will to direct it, the blood is useless. Likewise, my family's blood would not help. Yours might. Why don't you come here and spill your own blood, dragonborn, and see if you have the will to pit the wholeness of your soul against the demon's will?" Varonus' eyes are not entirely sane as he banters with Vrrsk't.
Oi! Demon! Speak, this is your fate we talk of. Have you no preference? Kamotz seems serious, and excited, he prances in place, lifting one foot, then the other.
"Thanks to your foolishness, I have no doubt that I will spill my blood to contain this thing. I will pit the very essence of my soul against that beast when you release it from its prison. Unlike you, I and mine will destroy it and send it back to the abyss that spawned it. Stay with us and witness true power: the power of the almighty gods channeled through their faithful. You will see that your reckless dabbling was destined to be fruitless. First, see what you can do to weaken the thing. Does no one have the materials that he needs?"
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Vrrsk't
Vrrsk't - Dragonborn Paladin 2
Initiative +2 Passive perception 13 Passive Insight 13
AC 22 For 16 Ref 15 Will 14
HP 35/35 Bloodied 17 Surge value 10 Surges: 11/12
Speed:5 | AP: 0 | 2nd Wind: unused
Basic Melee: Flail +7 (1d10+4)
Powers:
Holy Strike Bolstering Strike Lay on Hands x1 Radiant Smite
Sun Strike
Channel Divinity
Dragon Breath Paladin's Judgment (used)
Martyr's Blessing
Catein
Catein- Warforged Invoker 1
Initiative +0 Passive perception 14 Passive Insight 19
AC 16 For 14 Ref 11 Will 16
HP 26/27 Bloodied 13 Surge value 6 Surges: 7/9
Speed:5 | AP: 1 | 2nd Wind: unused
Basic Melee: Spiked Gauntlet +4, 1d6+2
Powers: Avenging Light Grasping Shards Thunder of Judgment
Channel Divinity
Warforged Resolve Binding Invocation of Chains (used)
Hearing the words of Vrrsk't as the dragonborn shouts to the human, Grakk works himself into a frenzy, "AGGGGGHHHHHH" his voice booms like thunder against the walls, rivaling the sound of the demon. Again "AGGGHHHHHHHHH" Grakk screams this time bring his sword into fighting stance. "LET US FIGHT THEN DEMON! LET US FIGHT TO THE DEATH!" Shifting his head back and forth in order to speak to his comrades he states: "LET US FIGHT HIM AT HIS FULL STRENGTH! IT IS THE ONLY WAY TO HAVE TRUE HONOR IN VICTORY" Grakk's heart pumps rapidly and power surges through his veins. Again he screams even louder than before, this time a tribal battle cry, as he prepares to charge the demon, and thus, break the circle...
Morvannon's eyes glow a brilliant green at the demon's words, and strange tones echo in his voice as he raises his rod towards the ceiling. "Sorry, I'm afraid I'm spoken for!"
*What the hells was that?* *a challenge like that cannot go unanswered* *Of course it can!*
Kamotz sees there is no stopping Grakk, and steadies himself. That is until Morvannon's body speaks out, and the shifter is floored. Tilting his head to the side, only a short odd sound escaped the shifters maw, er? Quickly brushing off even Morvannon's oddity to take his attention back to the Demon, Kamotz calmly began rhythmic breathing.
OOC
Awesome, dimsdale!
Kamotz doesn't have "ritual components" but he's got gold enough to help.
I'm into Grakk starting the fight with the demon at full strength/letting Covaithe kill us all!
Grakk charges the demon. He strikes with a sickening thud.
action
movement: move to square sw of demon
attack: bloodhunt rage attack: 1d20+8=21 damage 3d10+7=30
free action: Weapon: take 1 point damage, but deliver another 3 points for a total of 33 points damage. If the attack missed, then 15+3 equals 18
grakk enters a state of rage
stat block
Grakk: Goliath Barbarian: Level 1:
Conditions: RAGING
Adverse Conditions:
Initiative: +2
Passive Insight: 10
Passive Perception: 15
Senses Normal: Vision
HP 33 32
Bloodied 16
Surge Value 8; Surges Per-Day 13
AC =16
Fortitude 16 Reflex 13 Will 11 Speed 6
action Points: Not Used
second wind: Not Used
basic attack: Bloodclaw Greatsword +1: To Hit: +8: Damage 1d10+9 (+13 when bloodhunt rage is active and bloodied):
Powers
At will: Recuporating Strike Devastating Strike
Encounter: Avalanche Strike Stone's Endurance Swift Charge
Daily Standard: Bloodhunt Rage USED
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