Kulan: Knightfall's Crisis in Bluffside Game [IC]

[Neurotic]

"Maggs, go. Once you're up there, surrender to the guards. Do not threaten them. You will be treated fairly. Elite, go with her, make sure she is separated from the fanatics! We will cover you."
Akos keeps ordering the stubborn elite to retreat.

 

[Knightfall]

Custodio cannot see or hear anything beyond the ice storm around and front of him. He hopes that Tim will be able to stand toe to toe against the vampire. The Vanquisher cleric loathes the idea of retreating, but he knows dying here in this place will only give Phelix a victory and possibly trap their souls in an undead form.

He retreats out of the storm and out of the Labyrinth past Rockhorn who is standing at the door. He moves past an Elite, as well as Akos, Vinny, and the Loyalist named Maggs who is completely enthralled by Loremaster's fey charms.

"Maggs, go. Once you're up there, surrender to the guards. Do not threaten them. You will be treated fairly. Elite, go with her, make sure she is separated from the fanatics! We will cover you."
Akos keeps ordering the stubborn elite to retreat.

"I will do as you suggest, Loremaster," she replies while looking back towards the entrance to the Labyrinth. "Will you save Viscardi from the Master's undead thralls? Or is it too late for him?"

"If he somehow manages makes it to the door before Sir Tymbeck and before Rockhorn pulls it closed, then we will accept his surrender," Custodio replies to her. "But we cannot throw away the lives of the guards down here and up there..." he points up the ladder. "For one man's life."

"And his soul," she shrugs. "But, it is of no matter. He's not that important in the grand scheme of things. And, he is a traitor to Master Phelix." She glares at Gattas. "I can only hope that the Alienist King will forgive my decision, once I convince him that the Loremaster will be a better ally than enemy." She smiles at Akos. There is a strange look in the woman's eyes. "Perhaps he will grant me early entry into the paradise of the Unseen Abyss. That would be a wonderous reward indeed."

Custodio glances at Akos nervously.

Then, from somewhere beyond the frigid ice storm spell, there is a strange inhuman gibbering howl that sounds strangely familiar to Custodio's ears. Yet, it is alien at the same time.

"Gods, Phelix let his spawn loose into the Labyrinth," Gattas says nervously.

"Do not insult the lineage of the Master's great son!" Maggs snaps.

In the Guard House:
While the young knight doesn't hear Falen's shouted words, he determines that there will be others who need room to retreat up the ladder. He steps and bows to the djinni princess and takes a position next to her outside of the converted cell. He keeps one eye on the approaching guards but once they reach the petrified man, according to the one named Akos, the two guard drag away the statue, which is still levitating.

These... hereos, allies of the Lormaster, have great talents and would be greatly respected in his homeland.

OOC: Okay, so this post details all the actions for Custodio, Sin Voz, Delwyn Masson, and Adalbert Halle. Custodio and Sin Voz go before Rockhorn while the two guards go after Rockhorn but before Akos. The actions for the creature known as Phelix's Son happens well beyond where the PCs can see, but they can clearly hear it howling. @MetaVoid, is Rockhorn delaying or is it a readied action to pull the door shut the moment after Tim rushes through the door? @Neurotic, any notable actions this round, or is the Loremaster just directing NPCs to retreat. What's his Climb skill? Or is he going to have someone above lower down the rope to him? Once I know exactly what you're plans are, I will complete Tim's retreat through the door.

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Post in thread 'Kulan: Knightfall's Crisis in Bluffside Game [OOC]'

Monday at 5:01 AM

Update to the bottom half of the map after Custodio's withdraw action.

• Knightfall

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[Neurotic]

After yelling at everyone around, Akos focuses his power through the bracers and tries to hurt the vampire. He knows how he could hold the vampire away, but would need time to recover needed items. At least his holy symbol is around his neck.

Spoiler: Actions

Move: one step forward if needed for better line
Swift: activate bracers of eldritch admixture
Standard: hits touch AC 16, 28 acid damage, but level check only 11

neurotic: D20 + 9 + 1;4D6 + 2D6 + 2;D20 + 7#akosacidblast,levelcheck → 16; 28; 11(6 + 9 + 1);( (2 +6 +6 +5) + (1 +6) + 2);(4 + 7)#Akos acid blast, level check

 

[Knightfall]

OOC: @Tellerian Hawke:
Tim knows he cannot save Viscardi if he doesn't save himself first. Plus, the Tall Knight knows he has a responsibility to his fellow Exemplars and the trio of souls that were the mission. Tim waits for the ice storm to stop, then rushes away towards the exit of the Labyrinth.

He hears the Brelish thief wail in despair. "Noooo! You cannot leave me behind!"

His retreat takes Khagron partly by surprise, and the vampire barely has time to lash out with a wicked claw. The attack is too slow and Tim squeezes through the doorway and past his allies and head straight to the ladder. He starts climbing and is thankful that the sturdy ladder is made from adamantine. It bares his weight without difficulty, although as Tim looks up, he see that he'll have to switch to the other side of the ladder mid climb. One of the Elites is part way up the ladder himself.

OOC: Knightfall Request: 1d20+19 Roll: [2] = 21 (miss) Request: 1d4+11 Roll: [2] = 13 Reason: Khagron's AoO vs Big Tim

After yelling at everyone around, Akos focuses his power through the bracers and tries to hurt the vampire. He knows how he could hold the vampire away, but would need time to recover needed items. At least his holy symbol is around his neck.

Spoiler: Actions

Move: one step forward if needed for better line
Swift: activate bracers of eldritch admixture
Standard: hits touch AC 16, 28 acid damage, but level check only 11

neurotic: D20 + 9 + 1;4D6 + 2D6 + 2;D20 + 7#akosacidblast,levelcheck → 16; 28; 11(6 + 9 + 1);( (2 +6 +6 +5) + (1 +6) + 2);(4 + 7)#Akos acid blast, level check

Rockhorn senses Akos intent and waits a split second to allow the Loremaster to move and target Khagron through the tall doorway. The blast of acid manages to catch the vampire directly on the chest. The creature howls and tries to reach the door before it closes, but Rockhorn is faster and pulls the door shut while Viscardi curses at him and the other Exemplars.

"You bastards!" He yells. "Your word means nothing! You are not great her-"

The door shuts and Viscardi's words are cut off. Rockhorn moves towards the ladder and is forced to stop directly Big Tim who is on the ladder, 10 feet above Rockhorn's head. The position is not ideal...

Then, Rockhorn hears 'mental' laughter and the psionic whisperings of the psionic doors from behind him. The doors beckon him to say the phrase, as the psionic script comes into view once more. The voice of the Labyrinth's creator and mad guardian whispers to Rockhorn. 'You cannot escape the madness. It will follow you... forever'. The last word echoes in Rockhorn's mind.

OOC: @MetaVoid, does Rockhorn have any abilities that will completely block telepathic contact from the Mad Soul? If not, them make a DC 10 Will saving throw. If Rockhorn makes the save, he blocks out the whispering and it fades away. If he doesn't, the whispering gets louder, and it tries to compel him to say the phrase, move back to the double doors, and open them. That is a second Will saving throw at DC 15. If that save is made, he is only shaken for 1 round. If he fails, he moves back towards the doors, says the phrase, and opens the double door. @Neurotic, Akos projects some sort of protective aura, right? If so, then that bonus would apply to Rockhorn's saving throws. The wild dwarf is standing right next to him.

 

[TaranTheWanderer]

Benediction 55 mins, 7 rounds @MetaVoid

Rockhorn

Protection From Fire 598 Rounds 96 fire protection Lesser Vigor 12 rounds @Aust Thale

Big Tim Gets 1 HP NOW!!!

Invisibility Purge 597 rounds Avoid Planar Effects 59 Rounds Entropic Shield 7min, 3rnds

Vitas

Mass Lesser Vigor: 9 rounds

Rockhorn, Vincenzo, Custodio, Knight All get +1 HP NOW!!!!

Bless 64 Rounds

Everyone is +1 to hit and +1vs fear

Sustain 48 hours

Big Tim, Knight, Spritewing

Attune Form 48 Hours

Knight, Genie

Avoid planar effect 60 Rounds

Everyone

 

[TaranTheWanderer]

Spoiler: Vitus - Mini-sheet

Race: Human HP: 37/52 SD: AC: 22; FF:19 T:14	Spot:+5 Listen:+5 Search+2	Spoiler: Cantrips []Cure Minor; [X] Detect Magic; []Detect Poison; [] Amanuensis []Create Water ; [] Mending
Fort:+9 Will: +12 Refl: +6	Initiative: +3 Range:+9/+4 Melee: +7/+2 (+1)	Spoiler: Spells lvl 1-4 1st [6+1](DC16) [X]Bless; [X] Entropic Shield[ ]Comprehend Languages; [ ]Endure Elements [ ] Divine Favor; [X]Lesser Vigor 2nd[4+1](DC17) [X]Avoid Planar effects; [X] Benediction; [X] Status [X] Lesser Restoration 3rd[4+1](DC18) [ X] Stone Shape [X]; Invisibility Purge; [X ] [X]Speak with Dead 4th: [3+1](DC19) [X ] Attune Form(extended) [X] Sustain; [X] Mass, Lesser Vigor (extended)
Spoiler: Stats STR:13+1 DEX: 16+ 3 CON: 14 + 2 INT: 14 +2 WIS: 20 +5 CHA:15 +2	XP: 28,000/36000	Spoiler: Domain Spells Level Studied Used Spell.................................................................................. 1 Longstrider 1 X X Sanctuary 2 X Locate Object 2 Shield Other 3 x X Protection from Energy 3 Fly 4 Spell Immunity 4 X X Dim Door

Buffs from others: Courage +1vs fear

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Vitus hears Viscardi's outrage and fear.

Another undead for Phelix

He wonders about the Ticin hero he heard in the distance. I guess he'll die too.

He looks down at the unconcious girl,

He sighs and drags the girl clear of the trap door to give people room to retreat and then casts Detect Magic

Even if they come back for her, they won't reclaim her belongings.

 

[Knightfall]

Tuck takes off his haversack and quickly brings to mind one of the potions he bought. He drinks it down and then watches as Vitus drags away the unconscious Loyalist woman towards one of the awaiting cells.

"I've got healing potions here. Falen, how are you?"

Down Below:
The guard named Betella finally retreats away from the now, closed doors. She moves to the other end of the room and keeps one eye on Gattas. She waits for an opening to start climbing.

Alban finishes climbing up the ladder and moves out of the way. He goes to help Vitus with the captured woman. "I'll get the keys."

Vincenzo seizes on the opportunity and moves to scale the ladder. He moves quicker than the guard but not as quickly as Tim. He nearly reaches the top of the ladder. "Can someone pull up out of this damn place!"