[IC2] Pool of Radiance

Scotley · Apr 1, 2009

Eldwyn

The halfling attacks with his sling (1d20+9=12), but the sudden appearance of the strange wild-eyed librarian startles him and the shot is poorly aimed. He drops the sling and reaches for his holy symbol instead with the intent of turning this undead menace away from them.

Leif · Apr 1, 2009

Emagor Rilliance, Human Fighter|Wizard

"Go Eldwyn! Show it who's boss!"

Voadam · Apr 4, 2009

The dwarf shouts out in a voice of command "Hold librarian! We come on behalf of the City of Phlan! We bear a holy charge from the defenders of Sokol Keep and require your aid! We are no thieves and seek lore to aid the city. By your trust and duty I call upon you to render us the aid we require."

Thanee · Apr 4, 2009

Kordunn thinks, for a moment, that the ghost of the librarian turns his gaze upon him, as he speaks, but his words do not get to him in his madness. He seems totally focussed on the books, the adventurers are carrying.

Thanee · Apr 4, 2009

1348 DR, Day 12 of Mirtul (spring) - afternoon

Battle Map - Round 0

With translucent hands, the ghostly scholar reaches out for Kordunn, and if not for the Spell Lord's protection, his attack would have hit the dwarf, but he fails to penetrate the arcane shield protecting him.

In the background, Storm watches the scene from his hiding place.

Status:

Dryw - unscathed, Shillelagh, Barkskin, Bear's Endurance
Eldwyn - unscathed
Rover - unscathed
Emagor - unscathed, Greater Mage Armor
Peabody - unscathed
Kordunn - scratched, Mage Armor
Storm - unscathed, hidden
Ghost Librarian - unscathed

[smallcaps]Combat Declarations[/smallcaps]

Thanee · Apr 10, 2009

Round 1

Battle Map - Round 1

From out of the shadows bursts a familiar face, Storm the bowslinger, he moves towards the fray, but is unable to get to a location to fire off his deadly bow.

"Ha! Ha!" Sir Dryw exclaims, stepping forward to fill the gap next to Kordunn. "A challenge worthy of my fighting honor! Have at thee, monster!"

"Hold, Sir Dryw! The librarian is just doing his job! Hey, here's a thought! Maybe if we leave the books here, he'll leave us alone?"

Emagor drops the books he has been carrying towards the librarian's feet, pushing away the thought about a library token for a building that has been out of use for the better half of the century. Hmm... maybe Elrohas could be old enough to... no, probably not.

Sir Dryw replies, "It's not its job that's my concern, Emagor, but rather its undead nature! Such a creature is an affront!" The green knight jumps forward and strikes at the librarian with his enchanted shillelagh. The ghostly creature howls as the attack shows effect.

Eldwyn stands firm and the little priest boldly presents his holy symbol and orders the undead creature back.

Kordunn raises his holy symbol as well, adding his power to that of Eldwyn.

But even together, the cleric and the paladin cannot convince the stubborn ghost of the librarian to budge.

The librarian now turns his eyes on Dryw, who attacked him, but then his eyes wander down to the ground and to the books lying there. Distracted for the moment, he hesitates, but then he turns his gaze back on Dryw, eyes glowing red with hatred. The thought about books obviously has vanished. These intruders had to be punished for their incursion!

Emagor is thoroughly nonplussed by Sir Dryw's response. "*Sigh* So be it, then. More unnecessary carnage, yay!"

Status:

Dryw - unscathed, Shillelagh, Barkskin, Bear's Endurance
Eldwyn - unscathed
Rover - unscathed
Emagor - unscathed, Greater Mage Armor
Peabody - unscathed
Kordunn - scratched, Mage Armor
Storm - unscathed
Ghost Librarian - lightly wounded

[smallcaps]Combat Declarations[/smallcaps]

Thanee · Apr 18, 2009

Round 2

Battle Map - Round 2

Not knowing full well the situation at hand and not wanting to attack a potentially innocent creature, despite its current condition (living impaired), Storm will wait alongside Emagor to see what the creature does.

Once he is sure, that the ghost will attack, he lets loose two of his arrows, one damages the ghost, but the other goes right through the incorporeal body of the undead.

Emagor remains on the defense, and stay as far away from the 'librarian' and all library books as he possibly can. "Come on, Peabody, let's stay out of the way and see if we can help from the rear."

"Press on!" Sir Dryw urges. "In life, this creature may have been good, but now it is a threat to the living!" The half-elf advances, attacking as he moves, wielding his club with practiced skill. That attack with the enchanted weapon, once more, strikes true and the ghostly undead is further enraged by it.

Strong in his faith, the halfling continues to hold forth the holy symbol of his god.

Kordunn once more joins Eldwyn in his attempt to keep the undead at bay, but to no avail. The ghost librarian proves too powerful to be turned.

With hatred burning in his eyes, the ghost librarian lashes out against Sir Dryw and easily gets past the knight's shield and armor. Dryw feels the intense cold sucking away his life force as the hand of the spectre reaches for his heart. At the same time, the undead seems to be renewed with unholy vigor.

Status:

Dryw - lightly wounded, 2 negative levels, Shillelagh, Barkskin, Bear's Endurance
Eldwyn - unscathed
Rover - unscathed
Emagor - unscathed, Total Defense, Greater Mage Armor
Peabody - unscathed
Kordunn - scratched, Mage Armor
Storm - unscathed
Ghost Librarian (Spectre) - severely wounded, 10 temporary hit points

[smallcaps]Combat Declarations[/smallcaps]

Thanee · Apr 26, 2009

Round 3

Battle Map - Round 3

Storm continues his ranged assault, concentrating on only a single arrow this time to help ensure his accuracy, while keeping an eye on anyone approaching from the rear. While the shot is well-aimed, the arrow passes right through the incorporeal body of the librarian.

Although his better judgment tells him that the 'librarian' would be no real threat if they stopped harassing him, Emagor nevertheless assists Sir Dryw by using his wand to send a pair of energy missiles against their foe. The projectiles strike true and damage the creature, which turns to face this new threat now.

Sir Dryw shudders, gritting his teeth. "The chill.... The chill of the grave!" he groans, and then with a stronger voice calls out, "Press our advantage! If only I fall, it is a small price to pay to rid the world of this undead fiend!"
The dauntless knight lashes out again with his club as he advances farther toward the creature's flank, but much like Storm, the weapon goes through the ghostly form without harming it.

Letting the holy symbol fall to hang about his neck, Eldwyn once more takes up his trusty sling and lets fly a skiprock. Once more, the attack would have hit a normal opponent, but the ghost librarian is everything but normal, and so the stone passes right through him.

Kordunn has better luck, or better means available to him, as he sends three magic missiles on their way, after stepping back from the spectre. They damage the undead creature further, and also enrage it further.

But its eyes stay focused on Emagor and the ghost librarian rushes past the adventurers, oblivious to the threat posed by them, taking a solid hit from Sir Dryw for this while Kordunn's ranseur does not manage to harm it, disappears through the wall only to reappear in the back of the party, striking at the wizard. Emagor's protective spells prevent the worst, however, and so he comes out of this attack unharmed.

Status:

Dryw - lightly wounded, 2 negative levels, Shillelagh, Barkskin, Bear's Endurance
Eldwyn - unscathed
Rover - unscathed
Emagor - unscathed, Greater Mage Armor
Peabody - unscathed
Kordunn - scratched, Mage Armor
Storm - unscathed
Ghost Librarian (Spectre) - critically wounded

[smallcaps]Combat Declarations[/smallcaps]

Thanee · Apr 27, 2009

Round 4

Battle Map - Round 4

Surprised by the ghost's speed and appearance next to him, Storm will take a step away from the apparition and fire off an arrow, hoping this one will be more effective.

Startled by the ghost's tactics and assault on him, Emagor has a moment of doubt. However, when he sees that his mage armor has protected him from the ghost's chilling touch, he is rejuvenated.

Emagor forcefully shakes his wand at the ghost. "Take that, pale ex-bookworm! I was on your side, but you have assaulted this mage at your peril. Now a reckoning is overdue!"

But before the wizard can fire off another missile from his wand, Storm's arrow punches through the ghostly form and rips a hole into it. The arrow continues and strikes the wall behind the spectre, while it dissolves into nothingness, howling in pain.

Then there is only silence.

The ghost librarian has been destroyed! Combat is over.

Status:

Dryw - lightly wounded, 2 negative levels, Shillelagh, Barkskin, Bear's Endurance
Eldwyn - unscathed
Rover - unscathed
Emagor - unscathed, Greater Mage Armor
Peabody - unscathed
Kordunn - scratched, Mage Armor
Storm - unscathed
Ghost Librarian (Spectre) - destroyed

renau1g · Apr 27, 2009

"You're welcome sir mage." Storm says to Emagor, as he slings the darkwood bow across his back and looks over the others.

"Good to see you all in good health. Do you mind an additional companion?" the human bowman says, the glint of mithril visible from underneath his dark clothing.