Rhun's Greyhawk OMEGA Campaign (ToEE) - Continued

[Dire Lemming]

Shoon leaves the tavern with the others, looking like he would quite like to fly into a barbarian rage.

[Dog Moon]

"We'll find her," Deren says to Shoon after they have left the Tavern, attempting to encourage him. "If the Captain frequents this disgusting part of the world, then he will return and when he does, we will put a stop to his slaving ways."

[Dire Lemming]

Shoon shakes his head. "He will have sold her by then. My only option is pursuit. I had hoped to help you in your quest, but it seems my own mission will lead me elsewhere..."

[Rhun]

You make your way back through dark, decrepit Nulb to the ramshackle barn in which Aeron and Ciaran await you. Ciaran sleeps fitfully, the sleep of the righteous, while the Last Prophet stands watch over him.

Anything else, or do you want me to proceed to the next morning?

[Dire Lemming]

Shoon is happy to sleep.

[Voadam]

Originally Posted by Dire Lemming

Shoon shakes his head. "He will have sold her by then. My only option is pursuit. I had hoped to help you in your quest, but it seems my own mission will lead me elsewhere..."

"Unless he already sold her to the Temple or its agents as various slavers here do. If so then pursuit away from the Temple after her middleman reseller would only leave you further away from rescuing her. Think on whether a slaver would more likely sell to a local buyer with no questions asked or sail away to a foreign market. Weigh that in your mind bounty hunter against chasing down the shadow of a ship which might no longer be carrying the prize you seek and that has already slipped away to an unknown destination. If you stay with us you know that even if you do not find your lady you will be aiding in a just cause. If you choose to pursue the captain fruitlessly and end up without her what will your efforts have accomplished? Sleep on the matter and let us know your decision in the morning. I welcome you to our side in our noble cause if you choose to seek her in the Temple."

When they re-enter the barn Sir Merrick greets the Prophet, relates what has happened and everyone turns in.

[Rhun]

Sorry for the spotty posting the last week...I've been swamped. Hope to have the next IC post up tonight.

[Rhun]

The night passes with agonizing slowness, but come the dawn finally does. Your watches are eventless, and an hour ot two after your return to the barn the noise of celebration and drunkeness dies away, allowing you all to sleep well.

Any actions before returning to the Temple? Plan of approach/attack? Your spells are restored, and your wounds healed. Update your char sheets as needed.

[InVinoVeritas]

Groggily, Ciaran awakes, finds a bucket and some water, and washes his face. As the cold washwater drips coldly from his chin, he looks around the barn.

"Ah, good, nothing happened."

He sits on the floor, pulls out his spellbook, and studies.

Spell List

Level 0: Ray of Frost (Domain), Prestidigitation, Mage Hand, Detect Magic, Flare
Level 1: Obscuring Mist (Domain), Lesser Orb of Electricity, Shocking Grasp, Mage Armor
Level 2: Gust of Wind (Domain), Glitterdust, Acid Arrow, Scorching Ray

[Rhun]

Bump

[Strahd_Von_Zarovich]

Zirat sigh and takes a sit on a pile of hay.
What are we going to do now, the upper portion of the temple is well guarded by now and the wicked denizens are probably took ambush positions. The only option is the tower and the secret door.

[Dire Lemming]

Shoon considers pointing out that the denizens of the temple never thought to guard the entrance after their other attacks, so their doing so now would be odd, but considering how many times he's been wrong about these mad men he decides against it.

[Voadam]

"Going through the lower entrance means preparing our tactics for the wizard. He had protections against weapons so grappling him would be a priority, he will be no match for any of us if we can pit our strength against his. Fire flasks would be useful as well, we should purchase a few then head in."

[InVinoVeritas]

Ciaran thinks about this a moment and speaks.

"He can turn invisible, as well. If we are to combat him, we will need to be able to see him. My sparks can make him plain for all, but if we cannot find him first, he will still surprise us. I do not yet know it, but there is a spell for seeing the invisible that I could research and prepare. I would cast it, then when I notice him, shower him with sparks so that he is seen by all. He will then launch his spell protection, so I will be unable to cast spells directly on him further. However, this will give Shoon the opportunity to grapple him and hold him down as we pummel him into unconsciousness.

If we take this path, I would like to first research the spell in Hommlet. It will take days, but will also give us the chance to combat him effectively."

Ciaran turns to Shoon. "We will not let you fall a second time."

[Strahd_Von_Zarovich]

What about turning one of us invisible?
The Gladiator suggest
Maybe we can even fool the mage buy illusion tricks and let him dispose his arsenal on false intruders