The group stumbles out of the sandstorm and comes to a rocky area, where the heat is a bit less oppressive. Ahead you see a glowing portal, inside a stone doorway and a humanoid figure standing in front of it, apparently waiting for you.
"It's about time. I was worried the desert took you. I am Keltarian, guardian of the portal." the eladrin says, voice carrying on the wind to each of you. She is carrying a clay pot in her hand, casually tossing it into the air and catching it. "Oh, I'll give you all a minute to catch your breath. Boss says we gotta give you a fighting chance. Stupid if you ask me, but you likely aren't." she adds, looking bored with the whole situation.
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Ok, so a short rest is available, allowing Tarkus to recover the Healing Word's used, and Cyr the racial power.
Here's where I have everyone at before the encounter starts. No milestone yet, but after the encounter you'll have one. Please roll initiative and let me know if anyone wants to top up. Anyone can move up to 2 squares north, south, or west. Any movement east will start the encounter. Note: Everyone can start with their weapons drawn
Status:
Damen Bane: 49/49 hp, 7/7 surges, used 1 AP
Kaeysari: 44/46 hp, 7/10 surges,
Kauldron: 40/47 hp, 8/12 surges,
Cyr Iannes: 34/34 hp, 4/7 surges, used Memory of 1000 lifetimes
Phoenix: 31/36 hp, 7/8 surges,
Papolstaanas: 45/45 hp, 11/13 surges,
Tarkus the Crusader: 29/31 hp, 7/9 surges
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