Heroes, Inc.: Kryptgarden
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Maggie tells what she knows about Professor Lior Xavil, the Namer's apparent alter ego:
"Professor Xavil is an expert in ancient and obscure magical processes. In fact, he is also on retainer as a consultant to the military on evil cults and strange magics and whatnot. He is a refugee from Thay, where the Red Wizards considered him a threat. That is, of course, rather interesting in light of the fact that he was attacked by Narugal of Narsylba, the rogue demon hunter who hates Thayans above all. He lives and works in one of the many towers next to the university, along the Cliffride (A road along a long, tall sea cliff that goes form the higher portions of the city all the way down the the harbor. This is where the fallen angel first attacked Aleena). A number of other wizards, apprentices, and servants live there, so raiding it could be difficult. So long as we announce ourselves as city guard, they should not interfere, but they could get in the way or get caught in the crossfire. His area is acessable from the central stairwell, as well as a pair of windows, no doubt warded, one leading to his bedroom and another to his study."
(whenever your mind starts to lose the image or him, all you need to do is think of him in terms of his alternate universe version. Soon it will simply be a natural connection.)
"Professor Xavil is an expert in ancient and obscure magical processes. In fact, he is also on retainer as a consultant to the military on evil cults and strange magics and whatnot. He is a refugee from Thay, where the Red Wizards considered him a threat. That is, of course, rather interesting in light of the fact that he was attacked by Narugal of Narsylba, the rogue demon hunter who hates Thayans above all. He lives and works in one of the many towers next to the university, along the Cliffride (A road along a long, tall sea cliff that goes form the higher portions of the city all the way down the the harbor. This is where the fallen angel first attacked Aleena). A number of other wizards, apprentices, and servants live there, so raiding it could be difficult. So long as we announce ourselves as city guard, they should not interfere, but they could get in the way or get caught in the crossfire. His area is acessable from the central stairwell, as well as a pair of windows, no doubt warded, one leading to his bedroom and another to his study."
(whenever your mind starts to lose the image or him, all you need to do is think of him in terms of his alternate universe version. Soon it will simply be a natural connection.)
"If he works on retainer for the Watch perhaps he could be lured into a trap away from innocent bystanders and prying eyes? Of course this would require a suitable fabrication that would pique his interest. Some new obscure finding or whatnot."
"I'm sure one of you clever young ladies could think of something <nodding respectfully toward Maggie and Aleena>", he says hopefully.
"I'm sure one of you clever young ladies could think of something <nodding respectfully toward Maggie and Aleena>", he says hopefully.
Alethia grinned, but it was without humour. "If he is an expert on obscure magical processes, do you not think he would be interested in Naverone and myself?"
The demon sighed. Bait? It might work. For anyone interested in those sort of things, we'd be irresistable, especially if you let him know about my redeemed status.
The demon sighed. Bait? It might work. For anyone interested in those sort of things, we'd be irresistable, especially if you let him know about my redeemed status.
DM_Matt
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kirinke said:
Maggie responds: "That could work, if you are comfortable. However, we do put bystanders at risk at any of our bases. I suppose, however, that we could set up some magical traps to activate on him once, say, in this study here. There are rows of bookshelves to hide behind, a door with a magical lock, a teleport block without the right password, and its in the middle of a castle. We should prepare. He will come soon after we send word."
Alethia chuckled wryly. "I'm far from comfortable with the idea, but I'd rather Naverone and I be bait than anyone else take that risk,"
Indeed, Naverone agreed. We are the ones most likely to be able to take care of ourselves and confound him if things get truly nasty.
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Matt?
What sort of devil or demon do you think Naverone should be? I'm thinking something fairly powerful...
Would there be an actual translation for Lior Xavil name anywhere?
Indeed, Naverone agreed. We are the ones most likely to be able to take care of ourselves and confound him if things get truly nasty.
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Matt?
What sort of devil or demon do you think Naverone should be? I'm thinking something fairly powerful...
Would there be an actual translation for Lior Xavil name anywhere?
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DM_Matt
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1. I'd say he's a unique one, but Prof. Xavil almost certainly would have heard of him.
2. It seems not to mean anything special. Its not an especially rare first name in that part of the world, and his family name is based on a small trading town not know for anything especially remarkable.
2. It seems not to mean anything special. Its not an especially rare first name in that part of the world, and his family name is based on a small trading town not know for anything especially remarkable.
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"If Alethia and her passenger are to be the bait, it makes sense that she and at least Maggie be sitting here out in the open when the 'Namer' arrives. Considering we are asking him to come study a demonic possession I do not think it unusual that their might be one or more powerful guards present."
"I would like to also be openly standing in the room. And, being a paladin and powerful demon hunter, I think this makes sense."
"I would suggest no more than one other be openly present. Being an exalted being I think Shando makes sense. Everyone else should hide."
"Alethia could be within a magic circle vs evil. He would see this as a wise and neccessary precaution while in actuallity it protects Alethia and those near her from mind control."
"Any ward we set should be designed to bring down his defenses, targeted greater dispel magics and whatnot. Remember we want to take him alive. We need him to talk."
"Once he is actually within the room with the door closed, we reveal ourselves and our intentions; offering him one chance to surrender."
"We'll see what happens after that," Timrin frowns.
"Remember to attack to subdue."
OOC: Timrin still has a Dispel Evil for the day. He would cast this and have it at the ready once he hears the Namer approaching down the hall. If it comes to blows, his first attack will be a touch against him, automatically dispelling one of his defenses (assuming he is evil -heh). If it doesn't come to blows, the spell offers him significant protection until discharged.
Murdoch's ability to effectively counter-spell with his devour magic ability could be extremely useful here.
"I would like to also be openly standing in the room. And, being a paladin and powerful demon hunter, I think this makes sense."
"I would suggest no more than one other be openly present. Being an exalted being I think Shando makes sense. Everyone else should hide."
"Alethia could be within a magic circle vs evil. He would see this as a wise and neccessary precaution while in actuallity it protects Alethia and those near her from mind control."
"Any ward we set should be designed to bring down his defenses, targeted greater dispel magics and whatnot. Remember we want to take him alive. We need him to talk."
"Once he is actually within the room with the door closed, we reveal ourselves and our intentions; offering him one chance to surrender."
"We'll see what happens after that," Timrin frowns.
"Remember to attack to subdue."
OOC: Timrin still has a Dispel Evil for the day. He would cast this and have it at the ready once he hears the Namer approaching down the hall. If it comes to blows, his first attack will be a touch against him, automatically dispelling one of his defenses (assuming he is evil -heh). If it doesn't come to blows, the spell offers him significant protection until discharged.
Murdoch's ability to effectively counter-spell with his devour magic ability could be extremely useful here.
I have been able to pass circles and wards against evil with ease. The only ones that might pose a problem are those specifically warded against demons. Though redeemed, I still bear that particular taint. Naverone said, with a hint of tiredness at the last.
"Murdoch should also be visable and nearby. He's a powerful caster in his own right." Alethia said.
"Murdoch should also be visable and nearby. He's a powerful caster in his own right." Alethia said.
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