Death of the Dragons

[Voidrazor]

To Seifer, "So forward! But yes I'll be happy to come home with you. I just need a few mintes. Okay if I catch up with you?"

Haereka performs a quick ethereal reconnoiter of the new party members, spying from the cover of floors/walls for extra stealth. Assuming she isn't found out, or come across anything unexpected, she heads after Seifer.

[Drones]

Atarneil heads to his room and, after removing his chainshirt, goes to bed. As he lays down to sleep, dreams of sweet vengeance fill his mind and he driftes off into a light bet refreshing sleep.

[drakir_nosslin]

Out in the back Ash draws his greatsword and settles in a familiar stance, his body and blade one he slowly goes through each of the moments of a fight; Approach, attack, parry, riposte, retreat. High and low, from the left, right and from above. After a few minutes the stops and breathes slowly.
"You're getting lazy, I can feel your heart from here. Before, you wouldn't even have picked up a sweat from this and now your chest sounds like a drum! I told you this whole travelling idea was stupid."
"Ah, but think of the fight that is approaching, the beast that we are up against sounds like a worthy opponent and we would never have gotten this chance if I hadn't left the training."
"Ah, you will surely get ripped into shreds and I will be left alone and forgotten. Such is the life of us crystals."
Ash merely shakes his head as he so often does when arguing with the psicrystal and continues to train, picking up the speed with which he moves. After almost one hour of practising the elan decides that it is enough and leaves for his room to meditate.

[hellrazor111]

This is for Voidrazor ONLY

Seifer is waiting when Haereka finally arrives, the door is open and he is rummaging through a crate of scroll cases.

When he notices you, he invites you to have a seat while he finds something.

When he his finally done, he turns, a few small cases and some other things in his hands. "You said that I could owe you a favor instead of an item, well, I have an item you may find interesting, a man gave me a scroll and told me to give it to someone he described as a 'ghost woman'. So, what do you know about dragons?" He sets the item, along with two more armload in a pack before sitting himself.

ooc:if you want to do something before he starts talking, let me know.

[Voidrazor]

Hellrazor

Haereka perks, "To be honest, I know know nearly as much about them as I would like to. But I am sworn to do all that I can to protect those that remain. Please, if you would ...". She gestures towards the scroll.

[Theroc]

Ardularra sits in her room, contemplating the next day, and offering a prayer to the Spider Queen to grant her a proper challenge and truly test her skills. She was confident in her skills and knew she had the strength to do what must be done to avenge her clan.

Once the lighting became such that she would truly have been comfortable, she removed her breastplate and laid it on the table nearby, before sitting on the bed, entering a trance to rest her body and prepare her mind for the tasks at hand.

Spells Prepared

Note: These are not yet finalized.
Orisons: Detect Poison, Resistance, Guidance, Guidance
Level 1: Summon Monster 1, Cure Light Wounds, Command, Spider Climb(Spider Domain)
Level 2: Aid, Curse of Ill Fortune, Summon Swarm(Spider Domain)

[hellrazor111]

Haereka

“Well, the scrolls written words don’t seem to be important, someone’s journal through some mountains. But there is arcane writing written over it.”
Seifer pulls a piece of paper from a scroll case and hands it to Haereka. “I’ll let you read it for yourself.”
The paper appears to be, as he said, a journal page, dated back 50 years or so. Glowing lightly over the writing is another text.
“Right past Wyndia there stands a temple, where desert meets sea. It is bane to dragons and their kin. Under the watch of the hidden way, one is dedicated to the Mother, seek solace there.”

Most of the rest of the group has decided to take it easy, preparing for the next days battle.

[hellrazor111]

@ Neurotic

Stepping out into the day, the village is generally empty. To buy provisions, there is the item shop across from the inn. Or you could go out and look for items and ingredients.

[Neurotic]

Hellrazor

I meant that visit to War as supplier. We already handled that. I took 1 potion of healing for each member of the party and 5 alchemist fires.

Question: if I detonate all five at the same time (by say hitting with them) would the damage be 5x1d6 (from which Fire resist 5 would protect almost 100%) or 5d6 (from which it would barely help)? I'm favoring first idea, but I'd like to hear from you before implementing it in combat

Marius goes shopping and then hunts down his dinner/launch and plays sneak and spook with deers in the woods. Then he finds good place to sleep between Seifers cabin and the village (can be same as last night).

In the morning he practices few minutes and goes back into the inn. He waits while every one is gathered.

"May I have your attention please?

Yesterday I acquired several potions of healing. I will give one to each of you, just in case we need it. Don't be stringy with them, but know that if you spend it, you or the person you used it on may compensate the loss with 40 gold royals. If you don't want to pay that is your right, I won't force anyone. Consider this a token of good will and gesture of fostering trust and enhancing group survival.

I also assured that we have belladonna waiting in case anyone gets bitten. Still, try not to be. May the great Platinum Father bless our endeavor."

He then offers one potion of CLW to every party member (keeping two on himself).

"Haereka, if you're here, I have yours too."

[Voidrazor]

Hellrazor

Haereka grins fiercely, allowing a rare hint of malice to touch her lips, "There shall be no solace to had at this temple. As soon as the current, grim business is concluded, I shall raze the place to the ground and scourge its depths. And I would be honored if you would join me in the task."

Hidden amongst the regathered group, Haereka replies telepathically to Marius, "Thank you. I noticed nothing awry in the activities of the new recruits, even the drow. If you can think of nothing further to be gained from remaining covert, I'll reveal myself now."

[Neurotic]

"Is there something to be gained by it? If you do, surprise them, let's see how they react. Materialize behind me like you want to ambush me. Hopefuly, they will react with warnings and not spells since that would strike me too.

Hm, on the other hand we might get hurt and that will put as behind yet another day. I'll announce you if you want.
"

[hellrazor111]

Voidrazor

"Unfortunately I cannot, I have another matter to take care of before hand. But I will join you again when I finish." Seifer put a few more items away before continuing, "We have a big day tomorrow, head back to the inn and I'll be there in the morning."

Neurotic

Seifer is suprised when you sneak up on him. "He-he, good work Marius, lets hope your skills are as effective against the weretiger as they were against me."

Come morning, Marius is the first to be in the bar of the inn, and Seifer arrives shortly after. As everyone wakes, they are treated to a good breakfast before the group heads out. The talk is light as you travel on the plane between the city and the forest. The forest is stuffy compared to the open planes. You all stop about 50ft from where Marius was the day before.

[drakir_nosslin]

Coming down from his room in the morning, Ash sees that some of his new companions are already up. The elan graciously declines breakfast and explains that he gets all the nourishment he needs from elsewhere. Instead the warrior orders a beer and while the others finish their meals he sips on the dark brew, listening to the conversation around the table.
When Marius hands out the healing potions Ash takes his with a smile and replies.
I hope that I won't be needing it, but I thank you for the concern. He puts the potion in his belt, where it can be easily reached.

As the group leaves the inn, Ash takes the position near the front, not too close to the scouts so he disturbs their work, but close enough so that he may come to their aid when needed.

[Theroc]

Ardularra rose after her trance and replaced her breastplate, before practicing her swordsmanship for a few hours. Following that, she carved a symbol into the floor, very faintly and easily removed by anyone who knew anything of such matters. After the symbol was drawn, Ardularra muttered the name of a being who was of a race she had usually looked down upon. However... this being happened to be able to give her greater power than she already possessed... and would want to do so, so as to experience the world again.

Ardularra had called, now she awaited the arrival of Aym.

OOC

Should I roll the binding check now, or after the roleplaying?

[Drones]

Atarneil wakes with a start, quickly scanning the room before confirming he is indeed alone. After getting dressed and armored, he practices his sword forms and then sends a prayer to all forces of light and health. After he has made sure his spells were in order, Atarneil joines the rest of the group and accepts a potion of healing. When the group leaves, decides to stay toward the middle of the group so as to be able to react to any direction.

[Neurotic]

HP: 61; AC: 22/18/22; Fort: 12; Ref: 12; Will: 10;

"Very well, wait here and prepare for combat. Spread little bit so you cover wider area. I'll go and scout.

Grabhar, would you provide airial support?"

Telepathicaly:
"Haereka, are you going with me?"

"If you have any lasting spells you need to cast on the group do it now."

Marius readies his dagger, composes himself and dissapears into the bushes, senses straining to detect any sign of threat.

Hide(1d20+10=26); Move silently(1d20+5=21)
Spot(1d20+9=21); Listen (1d20+7=14)

OOC: Add 2 to all rolls if Haereka doesn't come and he is alone against the tiger(s).

Maneuvers Readied

Readied:
Counter Charge
Shadow Jaunt
Stone Bones
Cloak of Deception

[drakir_nosslin]

Ash takes a deep breath, focusing his mind and body and sinks into a familiar stance, ready to lead the attack against the enemy.
"How long do you think it is until we find the beast? My powers have a very limited duration, but I do not wish to engage him without having prepared properly..."
The elan draws his sword and smiles when he feels the familiar weight of the blade.

OOC

Enters Leading the Charge stance and becomes psionically focused.
Manuvers readied:

• Sapphire Nightmare Blade (Strike, Diam)
• Steel Wind (Strike, Iron)
• Emerald Razor (Diam)
• Wall of Blades (Counter, Iron)

AC: 17/Touch 11/ Flat: 15
HP: 82
Saves: 9/7/7
PPs: 37
Speed: 30 ft.
Buffs: None

[Neurotic]

"Few minutes, no more. If you see me running prepare to intercept something behind me"

[Voidrazor]

As the party prepares, a form begins to scintillate into existence in the air before them. The figure glide gracefully to the ground as it takes the shape of a beautiful female aasimar. "Ash, Atarneil, Ardularra, thank you for taking up this path of tribulation. I am Haereka. I will do all that I can to aid you in this battle and those to come, although generally not in physical form."

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Telepathically to Marius, "Yes, I will accompany you."

[Vertexx69]

Grabhar, HP59/59, AC 34/F27/T21 Saves: F5 R9 W6

Grabhar glides down through the trees to the group. His overall blue shading of his skin, hair and wings changes to match the surrounding tree's bark, while his shimmerweave clothing changes to its forest green configuration. "Ah, I see you decided to share your presence with our new recruits Haereka." He glances to the others. "You should count yourselves lucky, she doesn't let just anyone see her." The feral Windian draws his short spear and it grows into the sturdy long spear with wide silver head that the original members will remember from the last encounter.

Telepathically to Haereka

"You think they would literally crap kittens if they saw your true form? hehehe."

Martial Maneuvers Readied:

(will mark used manuevers with *)
Spearsage: (regain single manuever as full round action)
Burning Blade, Distracting Ember, Fire Reposte, Soaring Raptor Strike, Rabid Wolf Strike, Shadow Jaunt

Warblade: (regain all manuevers by making normal attack without using any manuevers)
Battle Leader’s Charge, Soaring Raptor Strike, Rabid Wolf Strike