Destiny's Tears-Prologue: A Jewel in the Shadow Part II

[Thanee]

Melody

AbM:

[SBLOCK](Seelie & Eldish)
[SBLOCK]“Nice! If I ever own a place like this, I know whom to ask for the furnishing. This is truely beautiful. Try not to hurt this Glamour, okay?”[/SBLOCK]
Melody remarks, upon seeing the entrance hall. Then she follows the others inside. Turning to Abdiel, she asks:

(Seelie & Eldish)
[SBLOCK]“Where to now? Where did you sense its presence?”[/SBLOCK][/SBLOCK]

 

[Keia]

Zykovian T’Erilan, Male Altanian Hp's: 14/18

AbM[sblock]*In S/E/HP*[sblock] "I would agree with Melody, and that we shouldn't compound our crimes," Zykovian said. "Let's head to were Abdiel and Mhrazhar were able to sense it, notig the point their eyes change to create a point of reference on the gem." [/sblock][/sblock]

 

[FreeXenon]

Mhrazhar, Mojiin Avenger

AbM[SBLOCK]*Mhrazhar responds to Abdiel's thoughts*
[Mojiin] To Abdiel[sblock]

"I am sad for you that you cannot feel what I am feeling at this moment. An enveloping love and peace. I feel like I am home again, in my mother's embrace.

"I said something similar to Zykovian. It has been a long time since I have felt Arris' Touch. I had almost forgotten how wonderful it really was.

I hope that you are right about all of this, Sister, because a very dissapointed and pissed off Avenger is not a good thing."[/SBLOCK] *Mhrazhar smiles.*

[Mojiiin and High Praetorian][sblock]"I think we should start at the top floors. Predators generally roost high above their territory to observe what is happening and to choose where and when to strike. Vhrys and I can advance up the stairs and let you know when it is clear and then you may follow. If we will need surprise here it is best to ensure that we have the option. We should tread softly in another's lair, especially one who deals in misleading magiks."[/sblock]*Mhrazhar looks to Melody and then to the stairs. He then looks to the rest of the group for confirmation.*[/sblock]

 

[Rystil Arden]

AbM:
[SBLOCK]
*Mhrazhar and Melody head up the stairs. As they reach the top of the flight, suddenly Mhrazhar gasps again. The nurturing feeling of love is stronger--now Mhrazhar can sense the exact location of the jewel. It is down the hallway on this floor, through the gilded and beautifully decorated double-doors, and in the room beyond. He can pinpoint exactly where it is in the room, but without being able to see the room through the closed doors, the sense is not quite as helpful.*
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[FreeXenon]

Mhrazhar, Mojiin Avenger

AbM[sblock]Mhrazhar waves for Melody to halt and waves for the rest of the group to come forward.

[Do not read the rest of this post - I was rudely interrupted by our Larakese friend.]When they arrive he begins to speak in an excited tone for the first time [Mojiin and High Praetorian][sblock]"I can sense the exact location of the jewel. It is down the hallway on this floor, through the double-doors, and in the room beyond. We should go quickly while we have the element of surprise. I was not able to sense any life forms, but that does not mean that there are not any present.

Do we have reliable transportation off this planet and back to Arris. If we recover the Crazen Arris we will want leave... NOW!!! I also have a feeling that whoever this is will have extensive connections here and we may have to hide from them if we need to wait for transport from the planet, so we may want to think about that for a contigency, as well. I am also afraid that Alire might have a hand in this sometime.

We should look for traps and magic as we approach. Somehow I think that we might not want to trust our eyes here. This seems too easy."[/sblock]*Mhrazhar looks to Melody and Abdiel for confirmation.*[/sblock]

 

[Rystil Arden]

AbM:
[SBLOCK]
*Before the rest of the group can come up the stairs to Mhrazhar, the Mojiin feels a sharp pain and then the world seems to spin around him as he falls flat to the ground.*

*Melody sees a Larakese man with narrow slanted eyes, wearing light simple clothes with a martial artist's belt step out of the shadows.*

In Seelie:
[SBLOCK]"Bounty hunters? You will not hurt Yuri!"[/SBLOCK] he whispers fervently as he steps forward another five feet past the prone Mojiin and strikes twice at Melody before she can react.

[OOC:
Surprise!
Larakese's Touch Attack 3 + 10 = 13 Hits
Larakese's Opposed Trip Attempt vs Mhrazhar 13 + 10 = 23 vs 7 + 6 = 13 Succeeds
Larakese's Extra Attack 7 + 10 = 17 Hits
Mhrazhar takes 16 Damage
Initiative!
1) Larakese 13 + 10 = 23
2) Melody 16 + 3 = 19
3) Fedowin 12 + 4 = 16
4) Zykovian 14 + 2 = 16
5) Mhrazhar 6 + 1 = 7
6) Abdiel 1 + 2 = 3
Larakese Attacks Melody 1 + 10 = 11 (20 + 6 = 26, not a fumble), 15 + 10 = 25. Hit
Melody takes 11 Damage (How many HP did she have left?).
Melody's turn if she wasn't knocked out, else Fedowin's turn.
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[Keia]

Zykovian T’Erilan, Male Altanian Hp's: 14/18

AbM[sblock]*Rystil Only*[sblock]'Why doesn't anyone just want to talk . . . sigh,' Zykovian thought.

OOC: Arrowmind (immediate), draw(free), Move(move to a wall while looking for other opponents - and keeping others between him and the attacker, Fire(standard) [+5, 1d10+3], If no clear shot - Magic Missile. [/sblock]
*In Eldish*[sblock] "Yuri? Sorry, not here for a Yuri!" Zykovian called out, "We're here for a talk . . . why are you attacking us? Wait - you're the bounty hunter!"[/sblock]*Zykovian concentrated and drew an arrow, then an arrow-like bolt of energy flew from his hand.*[/sblock]

 

[khavren]

fedowin, wounded rowaini

AbM

[sblock]

In rowaini fedowin exclaims [sblock] "Does everyone want to take advantage of this poor thief and her jewel??" [/sblock] He then charges the lone man drawing both blades and cutting in wide circles in an effort to preclude any dodges to either side.

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[Thanee]

Melody

Rystil:

[SBLOCK]OOC: Uhh... Melody wouldn't really move in the front, but rather follow the others, and I'm not sure how brilliant an idea it is to go upstairs with Mhrazhar alone, whom she can't even communicate with... but I guess, that's a little late now.

Anyways, I hope the attacker had a little more to hide than just shadows, since those don't help against Darkvision at all.

Melody normally has 13 hp, the Sacra did 10 damage, then the Praetorian healed... I think 7? So, she should have been at about 10. -1 now, then.[/SBLOCK]

 

[Rystil Arden]

Melody:
[SBLOCK]
*Yeah, I have no idea why he picked for Melody to come, but ah well, this puts her in range for a Colour Spray or two.*

*Anyway, the attacker was hiding along the partially exposed inner wall of the top floor that looks out over the first floor.*

*-1? Cool then she's still up and kicking. Let me know her action for this round.*
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