OOC: No worries on the spells and such. We'll say you didn't cast them. If you had decided to charge out the front door, than perhaps...
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"I believe that imagination is stronger than knowledge - myth is more potent than history - dreams are more powerful than facts - hope always triumphs over experience - laughter is the cure for grief - love is stronger than death." -Robert Fulghum
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Ismark shakes his head at Esme's words. "Are you insane?" he asks her. "There is a horde of undead out there. How many do you think you can defeat? And what if the Devil Strahd and his more powerful minions are present?"
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"I believe that imagination is stronger than knowledge - myth is more potent than history - dreams are more powerful than facts - hope always triumphs over experience - laughter is the cure for grief - love is stronger than death." -Robert Fulghum
"With the lady here to protect, it would not be wise to start a battle we could avoid. Otherwise, I would agree with you, Esme. If the door holds, perhaps we can track the creatures to their lairs in the morning."
Esme stands up taller and looks Ismark squarely in the eye. "Insane? Perhaps. But are we not here to help you? What help are we standing inside and cowering at the creatures that have infected this land? Perhaps if someone stood up to this evil sooner, you would not be in this predicament. I have faith in my companions that we will find a way to defeat these aberrations and maybe then you might get a peaceful nights rest."
Ismark shakes his head at Esme's words. "Are you insane?" he asks her. "There is a horde of undead out there. How many do you think you can defeat? And what if the Devil Strahd and his more powerful minions are present?"
"I would rather face Strahd here than in his own home. How long will your barricades last Ismark? How long will you stay trapped here in your own home. No. It is time for you to stand up to Strahd. To show him he does not rule here. That darkness cannot prevail. How many do I think I can defeat? As many as are placed in front of me. Ego? Hubris? No, merely confidence in myself and my companions." says Kyranvik as the warrior opens the door.
OOC: Fenris, your manifestations will be in effect.
For everyone else, please provide a list of preparations each PC is making before Kyranvik opens the door...
__________________ -Rhun
"I believe that imagination is stronger than knowledge - myth is more potent than history - dreams are more powerful than facts - hope always triumphs over experience - laughter is the cure for grief - love is stronger than death." -Robert Fulghum
"You will die then," says Ismark to Kyranvik and Esme. He grabs his sister by the arm, and begins leading her upstairs. "Come, we shall take shelter above."
__________________ -Rhun
"I believe that imagination is stronger than knowledge - myth is more potent than history - dreams are more powerful than facts - hope always triumphs over experience - laughter is the cure for grief - love is stronger than death." -Robert Fulghum
ooc: Did Ryan have time to properly don his armor?
Ryan glares at Kyranvik as he draws his greatsword, planning to have words with him - if they both survive. But right now, there is no choice but to focus on the enemy that is about to surge into the house.
"I believe that imagination is stronger than knowledge - myth is more potent than history - dreams are more powerful than facts - hope always triumphs over experience - laughter is the cure for grief - love is stronger than death." -Robert Fulghum
As Kyranvik moves to the door, Sarryx moves back towards Ismark intent on covering them while they retreat up the stairs, yelling "Fools! You should have given Ares and I time to pepper them from above".
As he sees Ismark and his soon-to-be-ladyfriend head upstairs, the priest calls out,"Take shelter upstairs -- if the undead mass is too much, we will fall back inside."
"With some divine help, perhaps we can put a dent into the teeming mass of undeath that populates this land."
With a nod to Ireena,"Then I can resume my vigil to protect you from the devil Strahd...."
To the others,"The undead shall not stand before me and not quiver in fear! We must take this fight to them!"
OOC
Just a reminder that the Consecrate effect is still active out the front door (duration is 2hrs/level)
As far as preparation, Delkat will don his armor and gear, then cast Magic Circle vs Evil (60 min duration) upon himself. Last action before heading outside will be to use a turn attempt to activate Sacred Vitality (10 round duration) upon himself
Spells Prepared: (DC=14+spell level)
0th - (5) Light, Detect Magic, Resistance, Read Magic, Guidance
1st - (4+1) Divine Favor, Bless, Shield of Faith, Nimbus of Light, Endure Elements(D)
2nd - (4+1) Deific Vengeance, Consecrate, Spiritual Weapon , Bull's Strength, Heat Metal (D)
3rd - (3+1) Lesser Visage of the Deity, Magic Circle vs Evil, Dispel Magic, Searing Light (D)
Go ahead Ky, nobody is stopping you. Openning the door is not the best idea. After its not like castles open up their gates inviting the enemy in. Somebody go to the second story and look out to see what we are up against before we let all of Hades in here.
As Kyranvik moves to the door, Sarryx moves back towards Ismark intent on covering them while they retreat up the stairs, yelling "Fools! You should have given Ares and I time to pepper them from above".
"How much time did you need? We have been waiting here for half of an hour, giving them time to gather more forces against us!"
You are doing a grave mistake!
Ares calls Do not open the door. This is the only defense we have against the hordes of the undead. This is their land, the night is their time and the living is what they look for. Who knows how much of them are out there, they do not know what mercy is, they do not soften before the fear of mortal eyes, they are driven by enormous evil that wishes only to destroy the living.
If the fate is to fight, let them break the door instead of spreading out a red carpet. Barricade the door with chairs, sofas and tables. Pour some fish oil on the floor for them to slip. Then we’ll target them from the stairs!
Ares is frustrated, his eyes glows in red. At least give me some time to study some magic.
He back to the stairs, following Irenna and Ismark
DM
[*Since Ares slept for two hours and if times allows, he need to learn only 3 spells.
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Zirat Igruf, Gladiator (Rhun's ToEE): OOC ; IC ; RG
"If we wait for them to knock in the door, then we will have no refuge from them!"
"It is more important to disperse them before they have penetrated our last line of defense -- once they have breached the perimeter of the house, we will have no where to go."
"I say we go out a back door, or balcony, or whatnot, so that we can either sneak up on them, or attack them from above."
"If given the chance, I think I can at least drive a large number of them away with the light of my goddess."
The pounding and scratching can be heard from all about the manor, all windows and doors, on all sides. You would guess that you are probably outnumbered ten to one or more by the sounds coming from outside.
__________________ -Rhun
"I believe that imagination is stronger than knowledge - myth is more potent than history - dreams are more powerful than facts - hope always triumphs over experience - laughter is the cure for grief - love is stronger than death." -Robert Fulghum
1) I like them odds! 10:1 = we win in landslide
2) So, this place has no upstairs balcony(s) or access to the roof?
3) How about exterior windows that could be unboarded?
I might just go back upstairs and start the schmoozing of Ireena.
There is a balcony on the second level off the back of the house, but the doors/windows leading out that way are barricaded with nailed wood. You would have to tear the barricades down to get out that way.
__________________ -Rhun
"I believe that imagination is stronger than knowledge - myth is more potent than history - dreams are more powerful than facts - hope always triumphs over experience - laughter is the cure for grief - love is stronger than death." -Robert Fulghum
"The balcony upstairs -- we should unbar it and then venture out onto it -- from the raised vantage point, we could affect some sort of offense against the teeming mass."
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