Leif's All-Eladrin DweomerFall Saga [4E, IC01]

[Leif]

Galin
"I have heard he pursues the wizard's craft instead of relying on the natural magic in his blood. Can you confirm this rumor?
Oh and have you heard about the Half-human/half-orc called the spur? Or is there a specialist for contemporary warlords available?"

"Yes, I have also heard this about Archangault's magery. Is it really true, well, who can say? I am privy to no actual, indisputable proof on the matter. 'The Spur,' you say? That is not a name that I have heard before. Warlords, you say? You might have a word with Professor Endracqier about that."

"We're interested in his activities...his motives..." Sulannus adds. "The tactical information is greatly appreciated, but we're also trying to understand what he's up to, and why. For that, we look to the past. What kind of things has he done before, and what has prompted him to action?"

"Archangault has really mostly kept to himself until recently, other than some presumed visits to his tutors in magery, and even there we have a dearth of actual details and proof. Again, we are aware of no actual proof that would indicate that he pursues wizardry rather than sorcery. Still even in the absence of irrefutable proof, I must say that to the limited extent of my knowledge, magery was and is the only avocation of his of which I am aware. One can surmise that it was his interest in and study of the arcane that prompted him to his present burst of activity, but, myself, I am not aware of the details of his studies, and my specialized knowledge of dragons tends toward the biological end of the spectrum -- such intricate arcane endeavors are really beyond my ken."

 

[Leif]

Professor Nightengale's Office

Professor Nightengale rises and walks to the door, "I am sorry that I am not able to help you further. I perceive that you have come upon one of the greatest dilemmas to ever face a scholar -- this is the moment where you see and hopefully learn the difference between study and experimentation within these ivy-shrouded walls and the practical application of the principles to actual, meaty problems. You'll find, in the end, that you have been adequately prepared for the challenges you face. It's just a matter of doing it." And with that, you find yourselves being ushered back into the hall. "You will please forgive me? I have some exams to go over and some lectures to prepare. Thank you, it's always a pleasure to see our graduates!"

 

[Walking Dad]

Galin

"One last thing: Where can we find Professor Endracqier?"

 

[Leif]

Professor Nightengale's Office

"His office is up on the seventeenth floor, but I don't believe he's coming in this week," says Professor Nightengale.

 

[Walking Dad]

Galin

"We have to thank you, professor."
Galin says. Then he looks at the others what to do next. Himself, he looks eager to meet with the others and be on his way.

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Galin
Perception: 20 Insight: 15 Low-light Vision
AC 25 Fortitude 19 Reflex 22 Will 21
Initiative: +10
Hit Points: 66 / 66 Bloodied: 33
Temporary Hit Points: 0
Resist: -
Saving Throw: +5 vs Charm
Action Points: 1 Second Wind: 1
Milestones: 0.0
Healing Surge: 16 Surges per day: 9 / 9
At-Will Powers: Dazzling Sunray, Shadow Sever, Unseen Hand, Magic Missle, Save Banishment
Encounter Powers: Bladesong, Shield
Daily Powers: Grasping Shadows, Fire Shroud

Condition:
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[Shayuri]

"And once again, Yrellen's advice turns out to be completely useless," Sulannus mutters. She takes a deep breath, summoning her reserves of strength and nods. "Well, off we go then. At least we didn't waste MUCH time."

She sets off across the university, slowing only slightly when she asks, "What was that about Professor Endracqier, anyway?"

 

[Walking Dad]

Galin

"My question about the Spur? It is the one associate of the dragon I heard of. Best to keep records of the allies of your adversary."
Galin explains casually on their way back.

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Galin
Perception: 20 Insight: 15 Low-light Vision
AC 25 Fortitude 19 Reflex 22 Will 21
Initiative: +10
Hit Points: 66 / 66 Bloodied: 33
Temporary Hit Points: 0
Resist: -
Saving Throw: +5 vs Charm
Action Points: 1 Second Wind: 1
Milestones: 0.0
Healing Surge: 16 Surges per day: 9 / 9
At-Will Powers: Dazzling Sunray, Shadow Sever, Unseen Hand, Magic Missle, Save Banishment
Encounter Powers: Bladesong, Shield
Daily Powers: Grasping Shadows, Fire Shroud

Condition:
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[Leif]

Sicuriju (Shimmering Boa) battle

The siblings exit the Academy together and call their Feywild Chargers, but before the steeds can answer the call, a shocking shimmering of rainbow hues catches their attention [charm attack 30 vs. Will, all except Rinivan who is out of range]. Rinivan glances up intending to watch the steeds approaching gallop, but instead sees a giant serpent 20 feet long and covered in shimmering, rainbow-hued scales, its scaly hide catching and reflecting the sunlight in the Feywild Meadow outside the Academy. The reflection of the light making strange and mesmerizing patterns. [The serpent was lurking in a patch of unusually long grass, spot check 31+ to notice.]

OOC: Sicuriju's (Shimmering Boa's) initiative: 27, Shimmering Scales close burst attack=30 vs. Will or be stunned (save ends, DC 10 on d20, no modifiers).
PCs roll initiative, state actions, and roll all necessary dice if save vs. charm effect is successful

 

[Lou]

Rinivan

Rinivan glances up intending to watch the steeds approaching gallop, but instead sees a giant serpent 20 feet long and covered in shimmering, rainbow-hued scales, its scaly hide catching and reflecting the sunlight in the Feywild Meadow outside the Academy. The reflection of the light making strange and mesmerizing patterns. [The serpent was lurking in a patch of unusually long grass, spot check 31+ to notice.]

OOC: Sicuriju's (Shimmering Boa's) initiative: 27, Shimmering Scales close burst attack=30 vs. Will.
PCs roll initiative, state actions, and roll all necessary dice if save vs. charm effect is successful

Rinivan instinctly draws his sword. Realizing his siblings are under attack, he finishes the draw of his sword with a flourish over his head, sending fire towards the serpent.

OOC: L5 daily Shielding Fire: Close Burst 10 (currently 7 to target) INT (+12) v. FOR, 2d10+3=14 FIRE damage on hit; hit or miss, serpent is marked until end of encounter with special aegis of shielding giving -2 on all attacks other than at Rinivan, as immediate interrupt, on attack not on Rinivan that does damage to another, reduce damage by 7, and serpent takes 7 FIRE damage.

OOC: Attack is an 18 v. FOR. I forgot the +1 feat bonus.

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Just realized that this stat block is not complete. I'll fix it and delete this line when finished.

Name Rinivan
Shielding Swordmage 8
Passive Perception: 15, Passive Insight: 20
AC:23, Fort:16, Ref:19, Will:16 -- Speed:6 (or 8)
HP: 75/75 (+0 temp hp), Bloodied: 23, Surge Value: 11 with 10/10 remaining (currently with 0 temp hp)
Initiative +8
Action Points: 1, Second Wind: not used
Swordmage Abilites: Swordbond (summon bonded magic sword up to 1 mile), Aegis of Shielding (AW-minor cb2 MARK, atk on others if hit, reduce damage by 7 as imm int); (Improved) Swordmage Warding (+2 AC if holding sword, +4 if off hand empty)
Powers:
At-Will: Luring Strike (W) +11 v AC 1d8+1 crit +1d6, Lightning Lure (I) r3 +8 v Fort 1d6+6 crit +1d8, Sword Burst (I) cb1 all +8 v Ref 1d6+6 crit +1d8 Basic Melee LS +11 v AC 1d8+8 crit +1d6, Heavy Thrown LS +8 v AC 1d8+3 crit +1d6, Basic Ranged Crossbow +6 v AC 1d8+2
Encounter: Sword of Sigils (W) std, cb1, enemies in burst, +11 v AC hit: 1d8+6 crit +1d6, target is marked UEYNT, 5 damage if atk not incl you; Aegis of Shielding-marked target hits creature in 10 not incl you, Immed int, reduce one damage by 2. Dimensional Vortex (I) imm int when enemy hit ally with melee atk, r10 +8 v Will 1d8+6, teleport target 5 squares, target atks a creature of my choice if available, when used w aegis of shielding mark, atk adds 2 to dam
Daily: Vanishing Blade (W) std, one, +11 v AC, 2d8+6 crit +1d6 MISS: half damage; effect: teleport 5 and invisible EOYNT; for rest of encounter, on basic melee hit, teleport 3 as free action; Shielding Fire (Daily-arcane-implement-fire) std, one, close burst 10, INT v FOR 2d10+CON fire, target marked as if by Aegis until end of encounter; MISS target marked as if by Aegis until end of encounter; Aegis of Shielding-target takes fire damage equal to damage avoided
Utility: Dimensional Warp (Encounter) minor, cb3 (you and ally or two allies change places)

Str. 12, Con. 16, Dex 14, Int. 20, Wis. 12, Cha. 10
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[Leif]

Sicuriju (Shimmering Boa) battle

Galindan, Harnithael, Quarion, and Sulannus are stunned by the shimmering appearance of the beast's ranibow-hued scales (save ends, but those making the save become just dazed, save ends again). Rinivan draws his sword, and realizing his siblings are under attack, he finishes the draw with a flourish and sends a gout of fire flying towards the serpent. Rinivan's aim is off by a bit unfortnately, and the fire sails to the east of the Sicuriju, but the creature senses that this opponent who is able to still fight back may pose a greater threat and so turns its Mesmerizing Gaze on the young Wizard (Charm, Gaze, Ranged: 10). Rinivan is indeed mesmerized by the beast and is immoblized until the start of the Sicuriju's next turn.

OOC: Need saves for Galindan, Harnithael, Quarion, and Sulannus.