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<blockquote data-quote="the Jester" data-source="post: 1574184" data-attributes="member: 1210"><p><strong>Prologue to Conclusion</strong></p><p></p><p>The sun throws the morning’s first rays of light across the ramparts of Malford’s castle. They scintillate as they catch the stained glass of the Cathedral of Dexter and enter the main fane of the building. The day’s light grows, orange and gold, as the sun rises higher and its beams reach the buildings surrounding the New Quarter of Var. The New Quarter is mostly undeveloped; it’s only recently been cleared of the debris and ruins of the older iteration of the town. The new town is much smaller, in terms of population, than the old one was; it doesn’t yet fill out the ruins. So the New Quarter was cleared, to allow room for new streets to be laid, new structures to be erected, new people to move in.</p><p></p><p>Not that Dorhaus is swimming with immigrants, yet, but Queen Moira has an idea on that subject.</p><p></p><p>Adjacent to the New Quarter, on the eastern side, is Drelvin’s Avenue. Named after the famous archer (who is snoring happily in his bed in the castle), the road is populated by a combination of ruined building, reclaimed buildings and newly-built buildings. One of the more impressive old estates that has been reclaimed and rebuilt is where most of the party sleeps. This is Reina’s home- claimed by her father two decades ago, about a year after he almost died and was saved by Lester.</p><p></p><p>The L is reflecting on the way the little things come back to help you out sometimes as he opens his bleary eyes. He smiles fondly at the young woman sleeping next to him.</p><p></p><p>“Sorry, honey,” he murmurs, kissing her gently, “but adventure awaits.” He rolls out of bed and pulls on a robe.</p><p></p><p>It’s time they finished some liches off once and for all.</p><p></p><p>But not everyone wants to get to it as quickly as Lester. Orbius insists on performing a <em>contact other plane</em> first, and Angelfire and Londo take their sweet time getting out of bed. They are enjoying every moment of what they all know might be their last time together.</p><p></p><p>Ulla moves through the morning shifting from form to form. She is inconstant, pacing, nervous. She’s not so sure that attacking the demilich in its lair is a good idea, but she also fears that it will come after them if they don’t destroy it. As usual when dealing with terrifying undead beings of epic power, there are no easy answers.</p><p></p><p>Orbius sits alone in his room, sealed away from all distractions, as he sends his mind to a distant plane, seeking contact with a fantastically powerful mind. He feels something terrifyingly powerful snatch at him, and he’s caught up in a torrent of divine power as he makes contact.</p><p></p><p><em>Will a </em>shatter<em> spell cast upon Acererak harm him?</em> <strong>Yes.</strong></p><p><em>Which of Patyn’s abilities will be most effective against Acererak?</em> <strong>Positive energy burst.</strong></p><p><em>What is the most effective attack against Acererak’s phylactery that we possess?</em> <strong>Sonic.</strong></p><p><em>What effect will the </em>wand of days<em> have in our battle with Acererak?</em> <strong>Possible victory.</strong></p><p></p><p>Orbius’ heart almost stops. </p><p></p><p><em>Is Acererak likely to cast defenses on the phylactery to ward it against sonic attacks and/or the </em>wand of days? <strong>Cannot.</strong></p><p><em>Is it within my means to take us to Acererak’s phylactery?</em> <strong>Not from Var.</strong></p><p><em>From within the Fortress of Conclusion?</em> <strong>From the right room.</strong></p><p><em>Show me an image of the room from which this is possible.</em> <strong>Don’t know.</strong></p><p><em>Is it possible to </em>teleport<em> into that room?</em> <strong>Probably.</strong></p><p><em>What direction and distance is this room from the entrance?</em> <strong>Don’t know.</strong></p><p></p><p>Immediately, the Eye relates what he’s learned. “The <em>wand of days</em> seems to be the key,” he finishes. “If we can plan this right, we can take Acererak’s phylactery out and then nail Felenga!”</p><p></p><p>“Good job, Orbius,” Lester says. “Now we need to find out where the room we can teleport to the phylactery from is!” And he impulsively casts <em>commune.</em></p><p></p><p><em>Has anyone claimed the Mask of the Devourer?</em> <strong>No.</strong></p><p><em>When we fight Acererak, is he likely to have allies?</em> <strong>Unknown.</strong></p><p><em>Will a </em>Mordenkainen’s disjunction<em> cast at the skull prevent him from sucking souls?</em> <strong>As a counterspell.</strong></p><p><em>If we counterspell his scream, will it be reflected upon another creature in the room?</em> <strong>No.</strong></p><p><em>Does Acererak know we have the </em>wand of days? <strong>Unlikely.</strong></p><p><em>Will a </em>sunray<em> help destroy the phylactery?</em> <strong>Yes.</strong></p><p><em>If Angel strikes a mighty blow upon the skull, will she be able to physically harm it?</em> <strong>Yes.</strong></p><p><em>If Ulla transforms into an undead, can she avoid the soul sucking?</em> <strong>Yes.</strong></p><p><em>If Orbius </em>polymorphs<em> into an undead, will he avoid it?</em> <strong>Yes.</strong>*</p><p><em>Will antimagic help avoid it?</em> <strong>Yes.</strong></p><p><em>If we’re undead, will Acererak be able to control us?</em> <strong>Yes.</strong></p><p><em>Is the way to the room we need to reach in order to <em>teleport</em> to the phylactery through one of the doors in the room with the demons?</em> <strong>No.</strong></p><p><em>Is the way through the chamber with the moaning mists that we skipped past?</em> <strong>No.</strong></p><p><em>Are there any other beings in the room that we can </em>teleport<em> from?</em> <strong>No.</strong></p><p><em>Are there any secret doors down the hallway where we fought the dark shadow?</em> <strong>No.</strong></p><p><em>Have we overlooked any secret doors?</em> <strong>Yes.</strong></p><p><em>Is this secret door in the room with the mists?</em> <strong>No.</strong></p><p><em>Is it down the hall from where Sybele’s hung up?</em> <strong>Yes.</strong></p><p><em>Will the room we can </em>teleport<em> from have strange paintings on the wall?</em> <strong>Some.</strong></p><p><em>Will our various knowledge skills help us determine the room?</em> <strong>No.</strong></p><p></p><p>Upon coming out of his trance, Lester immediately relates what he’s learned. “Art, huh?” asks Thrush. “Sounds like the room we killed those demons in.”</p><p></p><p>“We can certainly try it,” agrees Orbius. “But we need a plan. And I think I’ve got one.” He pauses grimly.</p><p></p><p>“First of all, whoever’s using the <em>wand of days</em> is bound to be Acererak’s first target. If it brings us possible victory, he’s bound to recognize it and move to stop it right away. We need to make sure that individual is buffed up to the maximum extent we can manage, with <em>death ward</em> and whatever else we can come up with. Patyn, don’t mess around with anything else- use that positive energy burst! It never misses and Acererak can’t resist it.”</p><p></p><p>“And it probably won’t work too well in that inkwell of negative energy,” the hunter of the dead says, voice rife with disgust.</p><p></p><p>“Nonetheless, it’s the best we’ve got. Maybe Londo can help distract Acererak or something, but that will be all it is- a distraction. Everyone else focus on the phylactery. Lester, use <em>sunray</em>-type spells as much as you can, I think it’s vulnerable to sunlight. And sonics, people. I’ll be making a trump contact with Var so that we can get the hell out of there in a hurry, and I’ll be <em>wand of days</em> backup- when the first one goes down, I’ll pick it up and take over.”</p><p></p><p>“Just who do you intend to use the wand at first?” Angel asks suspiciously.</p><p></p><p>Orbius sighs.</p><p></p><p>***</p><p></p><p>“Hey, how’s it going, buddy?” The Eye grins at his <em>simulacrum.</em></p><p></p><p>“Pretty well,” nods the other Orbius. </p><p></p><p>“Listen, I need your help. You don’t have to...”</p><p></p><p>“Of course.” The <em>simulacrum</em> stands up. “What do you need?”</p><p></p><p>Orbius swallows sadly. </p><p></p><p></p><p><em><strong>Next Time:</strong></em> CONCLUSION!</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>*Of course, you can’t <em>polymorph</em> into an undead anyhow, unless you already are one.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="the Jester, post: 1574184, member: 1210"] [b]Prologue to Conclusion[/b] The sun throws the morning’s first rays of light across the ramparts of Malford’s castle. They scintillate as they catch the stained glass of the Cathedral of Dexter and enter the main fane of the building. The day’s light grows, orange and gold, as the sun rises higher and its beams reach the buildings surrounding the New Quarter of Var. The New Quarter is mostly undeveloped; it’s only recently been cleared of the debris and ruins of the older iteration of the town. The new town is much smaller, in terms of population, than the old one was; it doesn’t yet fill out the ruins. So the New Quarter was cleared, to allow room for new streets to be laid, new structures to be erected, new people to move in. Not that Dorhaus is swimming with immigrants, yet, but Queen Moira has an idea on that subject. Adjacent to the New Quarter, on the eastern side, is Drelvin’s Avenue. Named after the famous archer (who is snoring happily in his bed in the castle), the road is populated by a combination of ruined building, reclaimed buildings and newly-built buildings. One of the more impressive old estates that has been reclaimed and rebuilt is where most of the party sleeps. This is Reina’s home- claimed by her father two decades ago, about a year after he almost died and was saved by Lester. The L is reflecting on the way the little things come back to help you out sometimes as he opens his bleary eyes. He smiles fondly at the young woman sleeping next to him. “Sorry, honey,” he murmurs, kissing her gently, “but adventure awaits.” He rolls out of bed and pulls on a robe. It’s time they finished some liches off once and for all. But not everyone wants to get to it as quickly as Lester. Orbius insists on performing a [i]contact other plane[/i] first, and Angelfire and Londo take their sweet time getting out of bed. They are enjoying every moment of what they all know might be their last time together. Ulla moves through the morning shifting from form to form. She is inconstant, pacing, nervous. She’s not so sure that attacking the demilich in its lair is a good idea, but she also fears that it will come after them if they don’t destroy it. As usual when dealing with terrifying undead beings of epic power, there are no easy answers. Orbius sits alone in his room, sealed away from all distractions, as he sends his mind to a distant plane, seeking contact with a fantastically powerful mind. He feels something terrifyingly powerful snatch at him, and he’s caught up in a torrent of divine power as he makes contact. [i]Will a [/i]shatter[i] spell cast upon Acererak harm him?[/i] [b]Yes.[/b] [i]Which of Patyn’s abilities will be most effective against Acererak?[/i] [b]Positive energy burst.[/b] [i]What is the most effective attack against Acererak’s phylactery that we possess?[/i] [b]Sonic.[/b] [i]What effect will the [/i]wand of days[i] have in our battle with Acererak?[/i] [b]Possible victory.[/b] Orbius’ heart almost stops. [i]Is Acererak likely to cast defenses on the phylactery to ward it against sonic attacks and/or the [/i]wand of days? [b]Cannot.[/b] [i]Is it within my means to take us to Acererak’s phylactery?[/i] [b]Not from Var.[/b] [i]From within the Fortress of Conclusion?[/i] [b]From the right room.[/b] [i]Show me an image of the room from which this is possible.[/i] [b]Don’t know.[/b] [i]Is it possible to [/i]teleport[i] into that room?[/i] [b]Probably.[/b] [i]What direction and distance is this room from the entrance?[/i] [b]Don’t know.[/b] Immediately, the Eye relates what he’s learned. “The [i]wand of days[/i] seems to be the key,” he finishes. “If we can plan this right, we can take Acererak’s phylactery out and then nail Felenga!” “Good job, Orbius,” Lester says. “Now we need to find out where the room we can teleport to the phylactery from is!” And he impulsively casts [i]commune.[/i] [i]Has anyone claimed the Mask of the Devourer?[/i] [b]No.[/b] [i]When we fight Acererak, is he likely to have allies?[/i] [b]Unknown.[/b] [i]Will a [/i]Mordenkainen’s disjunction[i] cast at the skull prevent him from sucking souls?[/i] [b]As a counterspell.[/b] [i]If we counterspell his scream, will it be reflected upon another creature in the room?[/i] [b]No.[/b] [i]Does Acererak know we have the [/i]wand of days? [b]Unlikely.[/b] [i]Will a [/i]sunray[i] help destroy the phylactery?[/i] [b]Yes.[/b] [i]If Angel strikes a mighty blow upon the skull, will she be able to physically harm it?[/i] [b]Yes.[/b] [i]If Ulla transforms into an undead, can she avoid the soul sucking?[/i] [b]Yes.[/b] [i]If Orbius [/i]polymorphs[i] into an undead, will he avoid it?[/i] [b]Yes.[/b]* [i]Will antimagic help avoid it?[/i] [b]Yes.[/b] [i]If we’re undead, will Acererak be able to control us?[/i] [b]Yes.[/b] [i]Is the way to the room we need to reach in order to [i]teleport[/i] to the phylactery through one of the doors in the room with the demons?[/i] [b]No.[/b] [i]Is the way through the chamber with the moaning mists that we skipped past?[/i] [b]No.[/b] [i]Are there any other beings in the room that we can [/i]teleport[i] from?[/i] [b]No.[/b] [i]Are there any secret doors down the hallway where we fought the dark shadow?[/i] [b]No.[/b] [i]Have we overlooked any secret doors?[/i] [b]Yes.[/b] [i]Is this secret door in the room with the mists?[/i] [b]No.[/b] [i]Is it down the hall from where Sybele’s hung up?[/i] [b]Yes.[/b] [i]Will the room we can [/i]teleport[i] from have strange paintings on the wall?[/i] [b]Some.[/b] [i]Will our various knowledge skills help us determine the room?[/i] [b]No.[/b] Upon coming out of his trance, Lester immediately relates what he’s learned. “Art, huh?” asks Thrush. “Sounds like the room we killed those demons in.” “We can certainly try it,” agrees Orbius. “But we need a plan. And I think I’ve got one.” He pauses grimly. “First of all, whoever’s using the [i]wand of days[/i] is bound to be Acererak’s first target. If it brings us possible victory, he’s bound to recognize it and move to stop it right away. We need to make sure that individual is buffed up to the maximum extent we can manage, with [i]death ward[/i] and whatever else we can come up with. Patyn, don’t mess around with anything else- use that positive energy burst! It never misses and Acererak can’t resist it.” “And it probably won’t work too well in that inkwell of negative energy,” the hunter of the dead says, voice rife with disgust. “Nonetheless, it’s the best we’ve got. Maybe Londo can help distract Acererak or something, but that will be all it is- a distraction. Everyone else focus on the phylactery. Lester, use [i]sunray[/i]-type spells as much as you can, I think it’s vulnerable to sunlight. And sonics, people. I’ll be making a trump contact with Var so that we can get the hell out of there in a hurry, and I’ll be [i]wand of days[/i] backup- when the first one goes down, I’ll pick it up and take over.” “Just who do you intend to use the wand at first?” Angel asks suspiciously. Orbius sighs. *** “Hey, how’s it going, buddy?” The Eye grins at his [i]simulacrum.[/i] “Pretty well,” nods the other Orbius. “Listen, I need your help. You don’t have to...” “Of course.” The [i]simulacrum[/i] stands up. “What do you need?” Orbius swallows sadly. [i][b]Next Time:[/b][/i][b][/b] CONCLUSION! *Of course, you can’t [i]polymorph[/i] into an undead anyhow, unless you already are one. [/QUOTE]
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