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<blockquote data-quote="Knightfall" data-source="post: 9072876" data-attributes="member: 2012"><p>As Tuck exits the warehouse, he notes Mutt with his paws up on the table eating leftover food that the mercenaries never got around to eating. The big dog is slurping up the left over morsels happily.</p><p></p><p>As the ceramic potions are shoved into hands, no one questions what they might be as the symbols on them seem clear enough. All except the "hand and starburst" potions. Those don't seem as obvious.</p><p></p><p><strong>OOC:</strong> I'm going to roll randomly for which characters get which potions. Each of the Exemplars gathered around Akos can drink one potion in Round 18 while Akos casts Protection from Fire. Akos must wait until Round 19.</p><p></p><p></p><p>As the Loremaster summons protection from flames for the Exemplars, Breva steps close and blesses all the Exemplars and gathered guards with the Purifier's light.</p><p></p><p><strong>OOC:</strong> Breva casts <em>bless</em>.</p><p></p><p></p><p>The other Elites seem put off by Rockhorn's candour, but Commander Oakfirst takes it in stride.</p><p></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 111, 55)">"Yes, you're report can wait until later,"</span> the commander replies. <span style="color: rgb(0, 111, 55)">"Try not to die today, Ranger Mosswood."</span></p><p></p><p>He steps over towards the Loremaster and puts the captured healing potion forcibly into Akos' hands after the Loremaster is done his casting. <span style="color: rgb(0, 111, 55)">"Take it. Drink it. That's an order."</span> He notes the Loremaster's face. <span style="color: rgb(0, 111, 55)">"Do not forget that you and the Exemplars are considered Elites until I say otherwise."</span></p><p></p><p>The commander looks at each Exemplar. <span style="color: rgb(0, 111, 55)">"After today, it is clear to me that the guards need a major shake up. The best Regulars will have a chance to become Elites while those found wanting will be cast aside. A new order of knights is needed for Bluffside. That is clear. Only the best will be allowed to join the new Exemplar Knights and you all will be its captains."</span></p><p></p><p>The bear roars again and feel the ground shake.</p><p></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 111, 55)">"We will discuss it later,"</span> the commander adds. <span style="color: rgb(0, 111, 55)">"As I says to Ranger Mosswood, try not to die today. Bluffside needs you,"</span> he motions to the Elites as well. <span style="color: rgb(0, 111, 55)">"All of you!"</span></p><p></p><p></p><p>Falen listens to the commanders speech. His words seem to raise the spirits of the guards. There aren't any cheers, but they all look resolute.</p><p></p><p>Breva notes that Falen is looking towards where the young paladin fought the enchanter. "She fell to my blade. She isn't dead, but there isn't time for me to keep her from dying. If the Purifier wills it, she will survive long enough to face justice."</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="color: rgb(243, 121, 52)">"Custodio Vecchi d'Elite,"</span> the Vanquisher cleric says to Rockhorn with a nod. <span style="color: rgb(243, 121, 52)">"I have fought alongside mountain rangers before. We are lucky to have you on on side.</span></p><p></p><p></p><p>As Falen heads towards the door of the warehouse, Tuck understands his purpose and grabs him by the shoulder. He holds up his bag of holding. "It's all in here."</p><p></p><p><strong>OOC:</strong> [USER=6804768]@Aust Thale[/USER], if you still want Falen to go into the warehouse in Round 19, then let me know. Mutt is in there eating the mercenaries' leftovers (unless Tuck orders him out of the warehouse). Falen could inspect the locked iron door, but the shelf that had been full of potions is now empty.</p><p></p><p></p><p>The commander points south along Candle Street. <span style="color: rgb(0, 111, 55)">"There. One of the Regulars dropped his halberd. And the doppelganger had one as well as part of his disguise."</span> Oakfirst looks around. <span style="color: rgb(0, 111, 55)">"I don't see him. Hopefully he did not run away."</span></p><p></p><p>"He's headed up onto the wall," Zenpher says as he brings the commander his bow. "The Loremaster convinced him that he'd be better off up there." The halfling Elite brings the captured potion and magical ring to Akos. "Captain Camoys is working as fast as she can with her spell, but I doubt she'll be able to tell us anything useful about every bit of magic scattered among the dead before it arrives."</p><p></p><p>Akos can no longer see the Sectarian Captain. She disappeared up the side street through the magical fog. Hopefully she is being careful.</p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 111, 55)">"And I will make sure you all get that reward,"</span> Commander Oakfirst replies. <span style="color: rgb(0, 111, 55)">"And I do mean all."</span> He motions to the guards as well as the Exemplars. <span style="color: rgb(0, 111, 55)">"If you can capture that damn cleric too, there is a reward for him as well."</span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: rgb(243, 121, 52)">"What about the woman, the wizard?"</span> Custodio asks.</p><p></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 111, 55)">"I don't think she was known before now,"</span> the commander replies. <span style="color: rgb(0, 111, 55)">"Still, there is the standing reward for brining in Loyalists."</span></p><p></p><p>"We can't spend a reward if we're all dead," Captain Camburn says. "Let's worry about that creature first."</p><p></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 111, 55)">"Yes, let's put that thing down!"</span> The commander orders. <span style="color: rgb(0, 111, 55)"><span style="color: rgb(0, 111, 55)">"Elites! Exemplars! To arms! Fight! Fight well!"</span></span></p><p></p><p>"And... fight smart," Sobla says next to Tuck.</p><p></p><p>"Well said, young one," Captain Camburn says.</p><p></p><p></p><p>"Yes, as your young friend has said, we must fight smart. Use good tactics," Captain Camburn notes. "But, be wary in those tunnels. We do not know if there are more foes down there."</p><p></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 111, 55)"><span style="color: rgb(243, 121, 52)">"The cleric escaped into the warehouse,"</span></span> Custodio says. <span style="color: rgb(0, 111, 55)"><span style="color: rgb(243, 121, 52)">"And he wasn't alone. Someone helped him get away. There could be more Loyalists down there. More thieves. More mercenaries."</span></span></p><p></p><p>"But, wouldn't it be better to know?" Emelia asks. "They could attack us from below while we're fighting that thing."</p><p></p><p>"Divide and conquer," Captain Camburn replies. "That could be their plan. If too many head into the tunnels, the creature might overwhelm the rest left to fight on the street. Too few, and they may end up being outmatched by the villains beneath our feet."</p><p></p><p>The commander looks to the Exemplars. <span style="color: rgb(0, 111, 55)"><span style="color: rgb(0, 111, 55)">"We'll leave it to you to decide if the tunnels are a good idea. The Elites must remain in the streets to fight that thing and protect Old City. That is our duty."</span></span> He pauses. <span style="color: rgb(0, 111, 55)"><span style="color: rgb(0, 111, 55)">"But, we need Sir Valencia's strength up here."</span></span></p><p></p><p>"I'm staying up here too," Breva says. "If it is evil, I can hurt it."</p><p></p><p>"As Tuck and his... friend..."</p><p></p><p>"Sobla."</p><p></p><p>"As Tuck and Sobla have said. We must be smart," Captain Camburn says. "It is part hydra, part alien beast. I've fought a hydra once in my youth. They are very dangerous. Each head can bite an unwary soldier to pieces in a blink of an eye. They are quick and canny foes that must <strong><u>not</u></strong> be underestimated. As for its other alien part, I cannot say, but I suspect it will be horrible mix worse than any chimera that has crawled out of a lich's lair."</p><p></p><p>The Beast roars again. The ground tremors increase.</p><p></p><p><strong>"It's here! It's massive!"</strong> Maena yells from the corner of the candle shop.</p><p>[HR][/HR]</p><p><strong>OOC:</strong> Round 19 starts tomorrow. I will roll randomly for which potions end up with each Exemplar (and the guards). [USER=6776182]@JustinCase[/USER], I'm assuming Tuck will spread the "potion" wealth among the PCs and the guards.</p><p></p><p>Decide where you want your character to be at the beginning of the round. I'll let you place your characters anywhere you want on the map. I will post a current map, as I've decided for the end of Round 18. The map will also show where The Beast appears. That will be its starting point at the beginning of Round 19.</p><p></p><p>I need to go to bed. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite20" alt=":sleep:" title="Sleep :sleep:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":sleep:" /></p><p>[HR][/HR]</p><p>Edit: fixed colors.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Knightfall, post: 9072876, member: 2012"] As Tuck exits the warehouse, he notes Mutt with his paws up on the table eating leftover food that the mercenaries never got around to eating. The big dog is slurping up the left over morsels happily. As the ceramic potions are shoved into hands, no one questions what they might be as the symbols on them seem clear enough. All except the "hand and starburst" potions. Those don't seem as obvious. [B]OOC:[/B] I'm going to roll randomly for which characters get which potions. Each of the Exemplars gathered around Akos can drink one potion in Round 18 while Akos casts Protection from Fire. Akos must wait until Round 19. As the Loremaster summons protection from flames for the Exemplars, Breva steps close and blesses all the Exemplars and gathered guards with the Purifier's light. [B]OOC:[/B] Breva casts [I]bless[/I]. The other Elites seem put off by Rockhorn's candour, but Commander Oakfirst takes it in stride. [COLOR=rgb(0, 111, 55)]"Yes, you're report can wait until later,"[/COLOR] the commander replies. [COLOR=rgb(0, 111, 55)]"Try not to die today, Ranger Mosswood."[/COLOR] He steps over towards the Loremaster and puts the captured healing potion forcibly into Akos' hands after the Loremaster is done his casting. [COLOR=rgb(0, 111, 55)]"Take it. Drink it. That's an order."[/COLOR] He notes the Loremaster's face. [COLOR=rgb(0, 111, 55)]"Do not forget that you and the Exemplars are considered Elites until I say otherwise."[/COLOR] The commander looks at each Exemplar. [COLOR=rgb(0, 111, 55)]"After today, it is clear to me that the guards need a major shake up. The best Regulars will have a chance to become Elites while those found wanting will be cast aside. A new order of knights is needed for Bluffside. That is clear. Only the best will be allowed to join the new Exemplar Knights and you all will be its captains."[/COLOR] The bear roars again and feel the ground shake. [COLOR=rgb(0, 111, 55)]"We will discuss it later,"[/COLOR] the commander adds. [COLOR=rgb(0, 111, 55)]"As I says to Ranger Mosswood, try not to die today. Bluffside needs you,"[/COLOR] he motions to the Elites as well. [COLOR=rgb(0, 111, 55)]"All of you!"[/COLOR] Falen listens to the commanders speech. His words seem to raise the spirits of the guards. There aren't any cheers, but they all look resolute. Breva notes that Falen is looking towards where the young paladin fought the enchanter. "She fell to my blade. She isn't dead, but there isn't time for me to keep her from dying. If the Purifier wills it, she will survive long enough to face justice." [COLOR=rgb(243, 121, 52)]"Custodio Vecchi d'Elite,"[/COLOR] the Vanquisher cleric says to Rockhorn with a nod. [COLOR=rgb(243, 121, 52)]"I have fought alongside mountain rangers before. We are lucky to have you on on side.[/COLOR] As Falen heads towards the door of the warehouse, Tuck understands his purpose and grabs him by the shoulder. He holds up his bag of holding. "It's all in here." [B]OOC:[/B] [USER=6804768]@Aust Thale[/USER], if you still want Falen to go into the warehouse in Round 19, then let me know. Mutt is in there eating the mercenaries' leftovers (unless Tuck orders him out of the warehouse). Falen could inspect the locked iron door, but the shelf that had been full of potions is now empty. The commander points south along Candle Street. [COLOR=rgb(0, 111, 55)]"There. One of the Regulars dropped his halberd. And the doppelganger had one as well as part of his disguise."[/COLOR] Oakfirst looks around. [COLOR=rgb(0, 111, 55)]"I don't see him. Hopefully he did not run away."[/COLOR] "He's headed up onto the wall," Zenpher says as he brings the commander his bow. "The Loremaster convinced him that he'd be better off up there." The halfling Elite brings the captured potion and magical ring to Akos. "Captain Camoys is working as fast as she can with her spell, but I doubt she'll be able to tell us anything useful about every bit of magic scattered among the dead before it arrives." Akos can no longer see the Sectarian Captain. She disappeared up the side street through the magical fog. Hopefully she is being careful. [COLOR=rgb(0, 111, 55)]"And I will make sure you all get that reward,"[/COLOR] Commander Oakfirst replies. [COLOR=rgb(0, 111, 55)]"And I do mean all."[/COLOR] He motions to the guards as well as the Exemplars. [COLOR=rgb(0, 111, 55)]"If you can capture that damn cleric too, there is a reward for him as well."[/COLOR] [COLOR=rgb(243, 121, 52)]"What about the woman, the wizard?"[/COLOR] Custodio asks. [COLOR=rgb(0, 111, 55)]"I don't think she was known before now,"[/COLOR] the commander replies. [COLOR=rgb(0, 111, 55)]"Still, there is the standing reward for brining in Loyalists."[/COLOR] "We can't spend a reward if we're all dead," Captain Camburn says. "Let's worry about that creature first." [COLOR=rgb(0, 111, 55)]"Yes, let's put that thing down!"[/COLOR] The commander orders. [COLOR=rgb(0, 111, 55)][COLOR=rgb(0, 111, 55)]"Elites! Exemplars! To arms! Fight! Fight well!"[/COLOR][/COLOR] "And... fight smart," Sobla says next to Tuck. "Well said, young one," Captain Camburn says. "Yes, as your young friend has said, we must fight smart. Use good tactics," Captain Camburn notes. "But, be wary in those tunnels. We do not know if there are more foes down there." [COLOR=rgb(0, 111, 55)][COLOR=rgb(243, 121, 52)]"The cleric escaped into the warehouse,"[/COLOR][/COLOR] Custodio says. [COLOR=rgb(0, 111, 55)][COLOR=rgb(243, 121, 52)]"And he wasn't alone. Someone helped him get away. There could be more Loyalists down there. More thieves. More mercenaries."[/COLOR][/COLOR] "But, wouldn't it be better to know?" Emelia asks. "They could attack us from below while we're fighting that thing." "Divide and conquer," Captain Camburn replies. "That could be their plan. If too many head into the tunnels, the creature might overwhelm the rest left to fight on the street. Too few, and they may end up being outmatched by the villains beneath our feet." The commander looks to the Exemplars. [COLOR=rgb(0, 111, 55)][COLOR=rgb(0, 111, 55)]"We'll leave it to you to decide if the tunnels are a good idea. The Elites must remain in the streets to fight that thing and protect Old City. That is our duty."[/COLOR][/COLOR] He pauses. [COLOR=rgb(0, 111, 55)][COLOR=rgb(0, 111, 55)]"But, we need Sir Valencia's strength up here."[/COLOR][/COLOR] "I'm staying up here too," Breva says. "If it is evil, I can hurt it." "As Tuck and his... friend..." "Sobla." "As Tuck and Sobla have said. We must be smart," Captain Camburn says. "It is part hydra, part alien beast. I've fought a hydra once in my youth. They are very dangerous. Each head can bite an unwary soldier to pieces in a blink of an eye. They are quick and canny foes that must [B][U]not[/U][/B] be underestimated. As for its other alien part, I cannot say, but I suspect it will be horrible mix worse than any chimera that has crawled out of a lich's lair." The Beast roars again. The ground tremors increase. [B]"It's here! It's massive!"[/B] Maena yells from the corner of the candle shop. [HR][/HR] [B]OOC:[/B] Round 19 starts tomorrow. I will roll randomly for which potions end up with each Exemplar (and the guards). [USER=6776182]@JustinCase[/USER], I'm assuming Tuck will spread the "potion" wealth among the PCs and the guards. Decide where you want your character to be at the beginning of the round. I'll let you place your characters anywhere you want on the map. I will post a current map, as I've decided for the end of Round 18. The map will also show where The Beast appears. That will be its starting point at the beginning of Round 19. I need to go to bed. :sleep: [HR][/HR] Edit: fixed colors. [/QUOTE]
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