(5.24 PBP) Vault of the Dracolich (IC) Redux
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FitzTheRuke
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TaranTheWanderer
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Merrick nods to Terrin. When he yells it, it is very, very loud.
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FitzTheRuke
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Team
The group on the wagon, who appeared to be a little worse for wear, and cloaked (reasonable with the frequent spring rains and the spray that came from the river, carried by the frequent winds that flowed between the two peaks) shouted, "Feed the Beast!"
The sound carried up to the mercenaries at the top of the tower, who could make out the words, but not the specific voices. They waved the flag back and forth once more, and then stood down. Turning to speak inaudibly to each other, then back to whatever they were doing, out of sight of those on the ground.
"I guess that's it." whispered Corrah (who was in the wagon under a tarp beside a turnip sack) to Copper, who was standing on a footboard at the back of the wagon, holding onto the rail, stooped, trying not to look quite as tall. She realized that there was now no easy way for her to leave to report to Imani, and she wondered how they would reach the Caves which were east, while the road wound to the west. At least they'd be on the correct side of the river.
Tonguez
A suffusion of yellow
TEAM LAKE - REGROUPING
Scanning across the lake Shade-9 nudged the kayak towards the muddy bank to allow the weasel Bill to climb back on board as the giant frog Bjorn slipped back into the waters and the other kayak followed over the waterfall with a rush. Though Aywin slipped from the kayak, Shade-9 recalled that the genasi was not at risk of drowning, so Loklafd could stage a quick rescue and the team could regroup satisfactorily, even if somewhat drenched.
If he had been alone Shade-9 would have withdrawn into the familiar obscurity of the flickering shadows that the torchlight cast around the cavern, but his position in the tandem kayak building cohesion with the team worked against his instinct and he reached out a hand, briefly warm, to touch his companions shoulder reassuringly.
"We are safe for now" he acknowledged even as he noted the rippling of the water as things moved beneath "but this area is unstable and lacks load-bearing integrity. We should proceed"
Shade-9 noted too that Bjorn had returned carrying what appeared to be a sword which he examined with interest, utilising enhanced scanning to detect any arcane residue
Scanning across the lake Shade-9 nudged the kayak towards the muddy bank to allow the weasel Bill to climb back on board as the giant frog Bjorn slipped back into the waters and the other kayak followed over the waterfall with a rush. Though Aywin slipped from the kayak, Shade-9 recalled that the genasi was not at risk of drowning, so Loklafd could stage a quick rescue and the team could regroup satisfactorily, even if somewhat drenched.
If he had been alone Shade-9 would have withdrawn into the familiar obscurity of the flickering shadows that the torchlight cast around the cavern, but his position in the tandem kayak building cohesion with the team worked against his instinct and he reached out a hand, briefly warm, to touch his companions shoulder reassuringly.
"We are safe for now" he acknowledged even as he noted the rippling of the water as things moved beneath "but this area is unstable and lacks load-bearing integrity. We should proceed"
[Status Check: Team Integrity – Stable] [Tactical Cohesion – Sustained]
[Environment Risk – Elevated]
[Environment Risk – Elevated]
Shade-9 noted too that Bjorn had returned carrying what appeared to be a sword which he examined with interest, utilising enhanced scanning to detect any arcane residue
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TaranTheWanderer
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| Merrick Thorburn Race: Human | HP: 45/53 AC: 15/17(with shield) | Buffs: |
| Rage: 3/3 | Inner Healing:1/4 | HD: 3/3 |
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STR: 16+3(+5)
DEX: 13+1(+1) CON: 16+3(+5) INT: 8-1(+-1) WIS: 10+0(+0) CHA:11 +0(+0) |
Athletics+5
Intimidate: 2/5 Perception: 2/5 Performance 2 Stealth: 3/5 Survival: 2/5 |
Daily:
JUMP: 1/1 At will Thaumaturgy Message |
“So, Shamal, can your Djinni god grant wishes? Maybe we just wish to pass unnoticed. Or destroy the cult. Or world peace?
Merrick looks at the group and continues in his soft spoken manner,
“I think I’ll stay with the group going to the gates. I was a soldier and mercenary myself, although not brutal like these guys, but I understand them. It might be easier for me to fit in with them.
Don’t forget to bring an offering for the kobolds. Bring the rotten food. We’ll have an excuse for why we dumped it but if we get rid of the booze, that will definitely be missed. Besides, we can use it to get the guards liquored up.”
Steve Gorak
Hero
Aywin climbs out of the muddy bank. He stands up, his ego brused but he regains his composure and dignity. He chants arcane words, and a soothing breeze goes over his body, cleaning and drying him.
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FitzTheRuke
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Team Lake
Svetlana had briefly left the area where Aywin could reach her telepathically. She returned now, as Bjorn began to swim in her direction (unknowingly, as the only one who was aware of her at all was Aywin) and she said telepathically to Aywin, "Blegh! It IS a sewer! Looks like the cultists have a grate that they throw waste down into the lake."
Shade-9 had a look at the sword. His eyes shifted lenses, and he could see its magical aura and the signature of the swordmaker, hidden in magical runes. This sword was a lightbringer - one of a series of such that had been made over a hundred years ago on the Moonshae Isles. Very sharp, and by a simple order of "Illuminate", it cast light like a lantern. Shade-9 found this information stored in his memory.
Svetlana had briefly left the area where Aywin could reach her telepathically. She returned now, as Bjorn began to swim in her direction (unknowingly, as the only one who was aware of her at all was Aywin) and she said telepathically to Aywin, "Blegh! It IS a sewer! Looks like the cultists have a grate that they throw waste down into the lake."
Shade-9 had a look at the sword. His eyes shifted lenses, and he could see its magical aura and the signature of the swordmaker, hidden in magical runes. This sword was a lightbringer - one of a series of such that had been made over a hundred years ago on the Moonshae Isles. Very sharp, and by a simple order of "Illuminate", it cast light like a lantern. Shade-9 found this information stored in his memory.
Tonguez
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TEAM LAKE - SUBJECT: SHADE-9 - REGROUPING
“A Lightbringer" Shade-9 declared as he completed his assessment, cross referencing arcane signatures with archived data records. "Crafted over a century ago in the Moonshae Isles. It is Responsive to verbal command and emits light like a lantern. It remains combat-viable.”
"Illuminate!" he spoke the word clearly, his arm extended and sword raised so any light it shed would illuminate the cavern and lake surface. "Recommendation: Assign to wielder with limited darkvision and front-line placement. lSubject: Bjorn] to confirm
Are we ready to proceed?"
“A Lightbringer" Shade-9 declared as he completed his assessment, cross referencing arcane signatures with archived data records. "Crafted over a century ago in the Moonshae Isles. It is Responsive to verbal command and emits light like a lantern. It remains combat-viable.”
[Object Analysis: Longsword, Lightbringer-class Origin: Moonshae Isles]
[Arcane Imprint: Evocation . Activation (Vocal): “Illuminate”]
[Arcane Imprint: Evocation . Activation (Vocal): “Illuminate”]
"Illuminate!" he spoke the word clearly, his arm extended and sword raised so any light it shed would illuminate the cavern and lake surface. "Recommendation: Assign to wielder with limited darkvision and front-line placement. lSubject: Bjorn] to confirm
Are we ready to proceed?"
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