"Fenwick does not want axe!" the big orc shouts. "Fenwick holding axe because dwarf who is rightful owner not understand self-preservation and is lying on ground out cold. Fenwick already have own axe, which now is going to be demonstrated!"
The skeleton, once more, howls:
"Brothers! Hold!"
Even though Fenwick stands determined to deliver another blow with his axe, the skeleton seems to go from a menacing stance to one of serene composure. The archer behind Fenwick, lowers its bow toward the floor, though it keeps the fletchings nocked in the string.
Lowering its voice and directing it toward Fenwick, the skeleton extends its hand,
"If you do not wish to keep the sacred blade, you may return it to me, but if you, indeed, have the heir to Rioc Parvel among you, then this is a most joyous day. Place the axe in his hands so that we may rest with our fathers." The skeleton looks hopeful, but wary,
"You see. Many years ago, our lord, Bardir Gimlord left us on this island entrusting us with two tasks. The first was to keep the beacon light going for seafaring brothers, and second was to keep Stang safe until Lord Bardir, or his rightful heir, should return." The skeleton hangs his head,
"At the first task, we have failed. The one called 'Sylvantrix' came and destroyed the tower walls, and the beacon along with it," the skeleton nods to the archer in the corner and the unseen archers above, as well as the piles of bones lying about,
"Each one of us was slain in the attack." It lifts its head, and as Fenwick looks at the skeleton, he swears that the skeleton is attempting to produce a devilish grin,
"But the b!@# did not get Stang! We quickly discoverd that Lord Bardir's charge came with a boon...or a curse, if you will. None of us could die until we saw the axe in the hands of its rightful heir." The skeleton looks down, "Our bodies rotted around us, but our bones continued to move. Our stature increased to aid us in our calling."" He points to the floor above,
"Sir Burharald hid Stang under the bed in the Caretaker's room. When Sylvantix blasted the corner in, Sir Burharald was slain, but his body covered the axe. We all played dead. In her search, the dragon broke open the chests and holds, but failed to look in the most obvious of places. To this day, that is where it has stayed. No one has since attempted to take it,...until now." The skeleton cranes its non-descript head toward Fenwick in a hopeful stance,
"Are you saying that Lord Bardir Gimlord has finally returned?"
Before the orc can answer, the skeleton calls out once more,
"Brothers! Rise!"
The bones of those slain by Fenwick and his allies begin to reanimate. Each bone slides toward the other as a lode stone is attracted to its bearer's armor. The reanimated skeletons surround the party expectantly.
Three more archers round the corner in the corridor where Sheng stands atop the stairs, making five archers in all (six counting the one downstairs in the corner).
The mechanized dogs piece themselves together and join the undead guardians in their circle.
"You see," continues the first skeleton,
"You could not have won. We will continue to fight so long as the axe is not in its owner's hands, so I will ask you once more. Has Lord Bardir returned?"[sblock=Perception DC 15]The skeletons, though not dwarvish in size, are dwarvish in proportion.[sblock=Roll Arcana DC 15]It appears as though they were dwarves at one time, but their undead bodies were magically altered to increase their size as a result of the ritual that reanimated them.[/sblock][/sblock][sblock=Stang's Stats]
[sblock=Picture of Stang]
[/sblock]Around the pommel is a dwarven script[sblock=Script]
[sblock=If you can read Dwarven]Translation: When it is my turn, I will show you my power.[/sblock]
[/sblock][/sblock][sblock=Status]Gensai:
B16 5thp+26/81HP 1AP
11HS Bloodied Dazed UEONT
Riardon:
E24 36/64HP 1AP
7HS Prone
TikChik:
E25 -3/70HP 0AP
6HS Unconscious
Fenwick:
C18 10/73HP 0AP
4HS Bloodied Carrying Stang, Dazed UEONT
Sheng:
-B17 47/66HP 1AP
5HS Bloodied +2 to all defenses USONT
Hankel:
F24 -1/32 Unconscious Stabilized
Skeleton Archer 1:
C19 On battlement above76/76 Cover
Skeleton Archer 2:
C20 On battlement above76/76 Cover
Skeleton Archer 3:
C21 On battlement above76/76 Cover
Skeleton Archer 4:
-D19 57/76
Skeleton Archer 5:
-D18 76/76
Skeleton Archer 6:
-A24 51/76
Skeleton Soldier: I17Dead
Skeleton Soldier: I19Dead
Skeleton Soldier: H19Dead
Skeleton Soldier: K18Dead
Marrowshriek Skeleton:
B17 61/242HP Bloodied
Iron Defender 1: B16 -8/115HP Bloodied Dead
Iron Defender 2: G18 48/115HP Dead
Iron Defender 3: G17 -13/115HP Dead
Iron Defender 4:G19 -1/115HP Dead[/sblock][sblock=Hankel's Stats]
[/sblock][sblock=Enemy Stats]X5
4X
4X
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Basic Melee Attack: +15 vs AC - Fey Strike Katana 1d8+7
Ranged Basic Attack: +15 vs AC - Fey Strike Katana 1d8+7 (1x Enc)
