Dungeon of the Fire Opal, Part VI

[Jalon Odessa]

"With the Fire Opal so close? I'd hate to give it up now. It's so close!"

'Agreed, warrior. These abominations must be bought to justice for the grave wounds they have inflicted upon us.'

Jalon, holy symbol in hand, pushes his way to the front of the party, preparing to hold back the tide of undead.

 

[Sollir Furryfoot]

Sollir starts with a quiet tone, talking to the group, "I haven't been speaking up for the group as a whole for a while, if ever, although however cowardly you think my suggestion is...I must speak."

The halfling clears his throat, "I've had my fun, although even now is the time for seriousness, even warriors must choose-fight or flee, if you think you're doing the 'right' thing and fight here, and everyone else agrees, then i'll stand by you, no regrets...but in our condition, more than one warrior will probably fall in this battle. I know fleeing isn't always the perferred course of action, but fighting another day is something I think we must do if we wish to survive...I was taught the same a while ago in my home..." Sollir lets a sigh out as he finishes, relief, perhaps, he doesn't seem comfortable speaking aloud his mind, then readies his bow, looking towards where the ghouls might come attacking, just incase.

(Standing at J17)

 

[Murhid]

Murhid assumes his position.

OCC: So take that as a move to K18.

 

[HeavyG]

Okay, you take your positions. I assume Ubaar will want to be placed a bit more to the front.

For those who haven't specified where you were positioned, you can say where in your next post and it won't count against your movement for the first round.

I also forgot to place Jalon "to the front of the party" so if he doesn't post his exact coordinates until tomorrow, I'll assume he's beside Murhid.

Note also that the map has been completely redrawn and thus the coordinates have changed.

That said...

The adventurers look at each other and seem to come to an understanding : They will stand and fight the undead.

Just as they finish taking their positions, a bunch of slavering ghouls come running forward out of a side passage. You see five of them but you hear others coming.

And the game picks up...

 

[Jalon Odessa]

"...but in our condition, more than one warrior will probably fall in this battle."
(Standing at J17)

'Stay strong, halfling. Find strength in your lord - through faith and courage shall we triumph on this day.'

And with those simple words of encouragement, Jalon begins to sing a hymn to Tyr as he marches into battle.

[OOC:I11 would be great, thanks Heavy G.]

 

[Jalon Odessa]

Upon spotting the ghouls charging the party, Jalon takes a bold step forward to meet them head-on.

'Feel the light of Tyr's justice and tremble, foul beasts!'

His gaze unwavering, the priest presents Tyr's silver icon to the ghouls, hoping to drive them back with divine power.

[OOC: 5-foot step to I12, and turning attempt.]

 

[Taz]

Taz readies her wand to fire at the ghoul priest when he shows and starts casting a spell in hopes to interrupt him.

 

[Murhid]

Guard up Murhid stands fast, ready to hurl a fist into any ghoul who dares come near.

OCC: A readied attack for any ghoul which comes within Murhid's threat range.

 

[CRGreathouse]

G11

Kytess readies herself for the onslaught of undead...

 

[reapersaurus]

OOC: 1) I thought Ubaar last was placed opposite the diagonal corridor, bow drawn, readied action to fire if he sees movement coming down the corridor (movement other than Sheela) 2) Would there be a surprise bow attack called for here? 3) I see our "back-up-and-shoot" plan is already a no-go.

"Here they come, guys!
Pick yer ugly target."

*Ubaar hears dwarven drums in his head like in LotR Moria sequence *