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

[Rystil Arden]

Thanee:
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*I have had rules-lawyers in my games on both sides of the Trip debate, and I like the anti-twinkishness of the "trip AoO doesn't retrip" reading, but I have as yet been unable to reconcile it with the fact that I prefer AoOs for spellcasting to be able to disrupt the spell because they go off as the action is being attempted but before its completion. Find me some way to keep both without being inconsistent, and I can certainly agree to play it that way from now on *
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[Keia]

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

AbMM[sblock]*Zykovian resumed his position outside the door while waiting on Mhrazhar to recover, listening.*
*In S/E/HP*[sblock] “I would suggest Fedowin and Mhrazhar up front, followed by Abdiel, then me,” Zykovian suggested. "Let's get those doors open and get us a gem." [/sblock][/sblock]

 

[Eonthar]

Abdiel Lyanthra

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“I would suggest Fedowin and Mhrazhar up front, followed by Abdiel, then me. Let's get those doors open and get us a gem."

In Seelie and Mojiin:[SBLOCK]"I agree that Fedowin and Mhrazhar should be upfront, with Zykovian and myself in the back row. So let us go in."[/SBLOCK][/SBLOCK]

 

[FreeXenon]

Mhrazhar, Mojiin Avenger; HP: 5

AbMM[sblock]As Mhrazhar slowly becomes conscious he shifts back to his humanoid form. Blue-Lavender scales covered with 2 huge crimson splotched bruises that shift to an olive green robe. The Mojiin slowly gets up favoring his left ribs and speaks to Zykovian
[High Praetorian][sblock]"Yes, The hunt is still on." and you here him whisper to self "Note to self - Larakese monks must die." [/sblock]He clears his throat and says
[High Praetorian and Mojiin][sblock]"I, as I am sure that Abdiel can as well, sense the exact location of the jewel. It is down the hallway on this floor, through the double-doors, and in the room beyond. I think that any element of surprise we had is now gone.

We should look for traps and magic as we approach. Somehow I think that we might not want to trust our eyes here."[/sblock] Having said that he walks carefully forward towards the left side of the double doors, looks around carefully, and seems to be looking for something specific. Concern crosses his face as he looks about

Rystil[sblock][OOC: I Spot/Listen and Detect Corruption at the door and I look to Melody (to see if she can check out the door and noticing that she is not present...).][/sblock]

[High Praetorian and Mojiin][sblock]"Where's Vhrys?"[/sblock][/sblock]

 

[Rystil Arden]

Mhrazhar:
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*Mhrazhar senses a lingering aura of corruption coming from within the room.*
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[Keia]

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

AbMM[sblock]*In High Praetorian*[sblock] "Vhrys fled when the fight with the monk was too intense," Zykovian explained. "It's understandable - she's been through a lot today, and the day is not yet done."

"Are you opening the door? I've got you covered."[/sblock][/sblock]

 

[FreeXenon]

Mhrazhar, Mojiin Avenger: HP: 5/20

AbM&M[sblock]Mhrazhar waves for Abdiel to approach and then speaks
[High Praetorian and Mojiin][sblock]"Are we going to wait for, Vhrys? If one of their minions is this tough, we will need the whole pack, and surprise, to take the Crazan, and we've already lost surprise.

There is a lingering aura of Corruption in the room, which means that the Taij has most likely left..."[/sblock]Annoyed, he lets that thought trail off...

Rystil[sblock][OOC: Can I still detect the Crazan Arris?

If they say that we will not wait for her I will take my place by the door and get ready to open it. I will open it and if there is no immediate threat I will Spot/Listen/Detect and then enter carefully, looking for exits and signs of egress. If there is someone in there that needs to be crushed I will charge.][/sblock]
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[Keia]

Zykovian T'Erilan Male Altanian Hps: 14/18

AbM&M[sblock]In High Praetorian[sblock] "No Mhrazhar, Vhrys left, we're on our own," Zykovian said. "If she comes back we will welcome her . . . but we have waited long enough."[/sblock]*Zykovian nocked an arrow and raised the bow to the door, waiting for it to open.*[/sblock]

 

[Rystil Arden]

AbM&M:
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*Mhrazhar opens the door, revealing a room completely covered in nonmagical darkness due to the lights having been put out.*

For Those With Darkvision:
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You see a beautiful bedroom, which would probably be more beautiful if it weren't all in black-and-white. There is a matching set of stylish furnishings around the room, including a large gilded mirror and a stately armoire. There is also an expansive closet off to the side of the bedroom--large enough that your Darkvision does not penetrate to the back--no surprise given that this is a fashion-designer's home. At the back of the room is a big, extra-comfy-looking bed with soft fluffy pillows and some clothes and lingerie scattered across the floor at its foot, and, more importantly, two incredibly gorgeous naked women, sleeping in each other's arms. Apparently, the Larakese bodyguard had been both too-polite and cocky in failing to awaken his client when he heard the intruders.*
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For Our Mojiin Friends:
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*One of the two piles of clothes contains the Crazan Arris. Even if you were blind--and you aren't because you both have Darkvision--you could feel your way to the jewel from here purely by instinct and the pull of the energy.*
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[Keia]

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

ABM&M[sblock]*Zykovian sighed lightly, and shook his head. He squinted . . . trying to see into the darkness beyond.*
*Rystil Only*[sblock]'I really should complete my training,' Zykovian thought. 'Second tier arcanists have no need to squint into darkness . . . but I do.' OOC: Zykovian had a light spell ready to drop on an arrow and fire into the room, if necessary. [/sblock][/sblock]