Death of the Dragons - Page 5

Vertexx69 · 30th November 2008, 09:30 PM

Grabhar, HP59/59, AC 32/F27/T21 Saves: F5 R9 W6

Grabhar stretches his sinewy arms out wide and draws his spear to lean on while he waits for the others. his brown clothing looks old and tattered in the morning sun and his volumious hooded cloak hides both his mass of golden locks and impressive wings with little difficulty. Looking over at the sniveling boy who was so kind to pay them up front, there isn't a hint of empathy or compassion for his suffering in the spearsages deep blue eyes. "So which way are we heading young master? I'll take a quick scout that way while the others gather their things for the trek through the woods. Do you have some kind of map to the beasts' lair, or a set of landmarks I can see from above?"

Halford · 1st December 2008, 04:29 AM

"I am ready to follow and fight as necessary, lead on I am anxious to earn my pay and more importantly expand my knowledge." Alariass says rubbing his hands together eagerly.

Neurotic · 1st December 2008, 08:35 AM

I'd like to know where are we going and how long will it take to get there. Other then that, I'm ready to go.

On the way, I'd like to hear more about your type of spells or powers from all of you casters, I mean, what can we expect from you? Area blasts? Targeted destruction? Combat field control? Boosts? You know, so we can discuss tactics, especialy Grabhar and me. And War too once he gets to melee...

Halford · 7th December 2008, 01:21 PM

"Well speaking for myself you will likely find yourself aided by creatures known as astral constructs, my insight into the creatures you face can rarely be faulted, follow my instructions and you will find you strike true more often. I do also have several area of effects, however I will not use these if you are within their area unless matters are truly desperate - and likely not even then." Alarrias informs the group.

"If we face a large group of foes, or a powerful group at any rate, it might also behoove you all to remain in within 30ft of each other and myself so that I might increase your speed via the Haste spell. I may even be tempted to do a small amount of healing should the need arise though I would prefer to do so out of battle as much as possible."

OOC: Bump!

hellrazor111 · 8th December 2008, 05:50 AM

We are heading north and west. The only landmark I can think of is that they make lair near a tree that other trees won't grow next to. says Seifer.

Yes, that would be good to do. As for me, I have a talent for arcane magic. I have spells, but I can also launch raw magic at an opponent. Seifer looks over back at the inn and comments As soon as War and Haereka get out here we will leave.

Neurotic · 8th December 2008, 08:21 AM

My tactics are fairly straightforward. I prefer to make first attack swooping from an ambush, surprising the opponents. If there is choice I will charge spellcaster. Then, while they are recovering I pummel said spellcaster or whoever else is target with flurry of blows until either he drops or his companions recover enough to pose a threat. Then I retreat back to main group.

I prefer fighting on broken or wet ground as I'm trained to ignore such difficulties while most opponents won't be thus giving me an extra edge.

If there is such time when you want to unleash area attack while I'm inside because there is desperate situation or simply to clear away many opponents feel free to do so. I'm fast enough to evade most such attacks and if you yell "Dragon Breath" before I'll be prepared for such and take steps to avoid it before it happens. Use fire if you have a choice, just in case I don't move fast enough.

For War

Voidrazor · 8th December 2008, 09:24 PM

When Haereka finally makes her appearance, rather than sauntering out of the inn, she simply speaks up, already standing in the middle of the group (those than can see invisible and make a 29 spot check see her arise from the ground ethereally, and adjust her position before becoming material). "Oh I'm here. Just waiting to see when you silly men would notice." She rolls her eyes to puntuate the joke. Up until then she keeps an eye on Seifer, trying to determine if he percieved her ethereal form (Sense Motive 9).

"So tactics ... I can exhale walls of elemental energy that are very precise. For example, if Grabhar is fighting some beastie, I could encircle the critter in a wall of fire that radiates inward. Grabhar would be able to keep stabbing the thing without harming himself while the creature also roasts. Of caurse that trick might not work so well with punches instead of a spear. I've got a few other cards up my sleeve. I can make objects or even people dissappear temporarily. And I'm pretty persuasive in general."

vfrhjr · 11th December 2008, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Vertexx69

The large hunter drains his stein without acknowledging the tiny merchant. He clatters down the empty tankard a bit hard, and after a moment looks down directly into the trader's eyes. "You think you're ready to race through the trees hunting those hulking beasts then do you? Lets speak a little over at the bench there." Grabhar wrenches the antler free of the bar, and taking his longspear from its perch against the bar turns toward the table.

The wide crytsm spear head seems to fold in on itself until it is nothing more than a slender shard no wider than the haft of the weapon, then changes to a dull silver sheen while the haft colapses in on itself down to standard spear length and then again to short spear, which he spins around and sheaths in a wide leather loop protruding from between his shoulder blades. He sets down heavily on the benched table and shoots the serving girl a knowing smirk. He draws a large kukri and starts to wittle the oozing antler as he waits for his food to be brought to the table, leaning back lightly against the wall.

yeah , and i agree withyou

hellrazor111 · 13th December 2008, 03:51 AM

War collects up his equipment, the box following him floating at his head level. Are we ready to go Seifer? he asks.

Seifer does not seem to notice Haereka's sudden appearance in the group. We are talking tactics War,what can you offer?

I am paladin Warforged. My sword here Benihime can have alchemical flasks plugged into it.My box here is my packmate and he supplies me my flasks while attacking on his own. I have a horse outside the city replies War

"We should get moving now, if you wish to take to the skies Grabhar, we will see you there." Seifer heads out the north gate.

Vertexx69 · 16th December 2008, 09:37 PM

Grabhar, HP59/59, AC 32/F27/T21 Saves: F5 R9 W6

Grabhar stands up from the wall he was leaning against and makes sure everything hes carrying is secure. "Well then my pedigree chums, shall we get this movable feast underway?" He indicates to Siefer with a differential wave of his suddenly cerulian blue, gloved hand a humble offer to lead the way if the youth is so inclined. "Unless this place you speak of can be easily spotted from the air, you'll need to show us the way young master. Or provide some sort of map."

Neurotic · 17th December 2008, 08:23 AM

You need to elaborate little bit, War. Not everyone is familiar with the way you fight. Do you charge first ask later? Cast? On yourself or allies who might need to wait out your casting...you know...tactics.

Yes, we should be on our way. Why don't you take off, Grabhar. You can easily follow us from the air and we'll wave you down if there is anything to discuss.

While we are at it, if we stay together for some time we might need to develop some kind of signal language or get some magic to do the talking.

For War

Halford · 17th December 2008, 03:58 PM

Alariass quirks a brow,

"As far as language goes if you raise your hand, or give some other prearranged signal I have a little friend who can relay any message you wish telepathically. Feel free to utilize his abilities, though I suspect not everyone has need of them."

OOC: Are we off yet? Alariass wants to acquire the knowledge of how to kick Weretiger ass!

Neurotic · 17th December 2008, 04:16 PM

Does your friend have a name we can call him? Or is mental call enough? It would be useful if we could relay messages silently while scouting or hiding.

Halford · 17th December 2008, 04:36 PM

Alariass smiles,

"Well I suppose it can do no harm to introduce you all." He produces a small crystal from a pocket. Suddenly it stand up in his palm on eight spindly legs and bows to the group.

"Ladies and gentlemen meet Trikk. My apologies."

The group all "hear" the following fast paced dialogue in a "voice" which somehow conveys a gunghow and cavalier attitude with every "syllable",

"Hello everybody, we will slay many foes together! Why we will be unstoppable, yes! Excellent. we will be the best of friends, heroes all! Woe betide the silver shurking reprobates that have earned our ire!"

The necropolitan continues with a somewhat pained expression.

"Yes, please excuse Trikk his enthusiasm. Unfortunetly he does possess certain limitations as a communication medium, he must initiate a telepathic conversation - though he can hear you and see you - though the later is only true within around forty feet, and he must be within thirty feet of you to converse."

Vertexx69 · 17th December 2008, 04:53 PM

Grabhar, HP59/59, AC 32/F27/T21 Saves: F5 R9 W6

Grabhar steps close to the monk invading any sense of personal space the dragonling may have been observing. "If its all the same to you, I'd rather not go flapping about drawing attention to myself within the town limits. You may have noticed that I've gone to some pains to hide my origins. So I think I'm going to wait until we're out of sight before I take up my hunter's role once more my exhuberant eschalon." He smiles at the monk and lightly claps him on the shoulder. "Shall we start to make our way toward the forest then?"

Neurotic · 18th December 2008, 08:23 AM

As big man steps in close Marius narrows his eyes slightly, but makes no other move or comment until Grabhar finishes and reveals he means nothing aggressive.

By all means, oh great hunter. Lead the way.

OOC: I understand we are on the way already and that tactics discussion was while walking. So we should be some distance from the village already. Didn't mean for you to go fly around in front of everyone. Sorry.

Voidrazor · 22nd December 2008, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by hellrazor111

I am paladin Warforged. My sword here Benihime can have alchemical flasks plugged into it.My box here is my packmate and he supplies me my flasks while attacking on his own. I have a horse outside the city replies War

With an effort Haereka keeps herself from goggling. But even with events so clearly conspiring against her, simply slipping away was not an option. She would find a way to do Sebek's will. To do aught else was literally unthinkable.

Haereka fades to the back for the group as they walk. As soon as all eyes are off of her, she dissipates into ethereal form. Then, catching up again while travelling underground, she telepathically contacts Alariass. Alariass, may I have your permission for my spirit form to alight upon your shield? It seems we have much to discuss, and perhaps much to learn from each other. And I would rather do so without the effort of manifesting physically.

Halford · 23rd December 2008, 10:26 AM

Alariass thinks back to Haereka,

"Be my guest. I must confess to being more than a little intrigued by you and you abilities, and not a little envious. I welcome any opportunity to extend knowledge, especially my own, but to a lesser degree I value any furtherance of knowledge - including your own.

On a different note, I do hope our new companion's morality is less constricting than that of other Paladins of my acquiantance. Adhering to such an inflexible code can be dashedly inconvenient, I trust he remembers that others are not so constrained. "

The plain merchants face of the illusion remain utterly impassive as they walk on.

Neurotic · 23rd December 2008, 10:43 AM

Oh, before you go, Grabhar, something to think about. You might consider next time you try to be intimidating by proximity that some people actualy prefer their opponents to be close.

Marius smiles to soften the words.

I would like us, as two warriors on The Path, to compare notes and learn from each other rather then having personality contests every time you feel I slighted you. I will apologize if I inadverently insult you, but don't take every comment as if I made it especially to hurt you. We may come to know each other better in the wilds so there won't be many such occasions in the future.

Vertexx69 · 23rd December 2008, 05:52 PM

Grabhar, HP59/59, AC 32/F27/T21 Saves: F5 R9 W6

Grabhar smiles as the monk seems to have taken offense from the passive comment. "You misunderstand my scaly senechsal, I know there is no point to trying to intimidate a fellow predator such yourself. I was merely sharing a bit of information as to why I might be concealing my ancestry so close to the Windian borders. In the wilderness I have found that trying to intimidate only exposes ones position more than one would like." Placating the monk's apparently fragile ego. "We need your help to exterminate these antisocial abominations, so relax and enjoy the walk in the woods." The spearsage then unfurls his wings now that they are a good distance from the town and stretches them a bit. He thinks to Meareka - "This should be ...interesting if nothing else. I'll keep in touch." Then in a nearly silent puff of breeze he disappears through an opening in the trees. Grabhar makes low circles over the canopy staying within a couple hundered feet of the party's location, traveling in a figure eight in front of and behind the group crossing their position at the middle of the pattern. His clothing, spear and even skin take on a color very closely matching the sky to minimize his impact on the wildlife he might fly over.