House Millithor in COSQ: part 3

[Serpenteye]

As they travel, Kripp takeas a moment to talk quietly with the Matron.
Matron K'Willis, idea and information,has Kripp. To find one, was Kripp sent out into world, a Drow Priestess of the True Goddess. To converse with her, does Lord of the Lake of Shadows, a Lolthite Priestess.
Alliance planned, thinks Kripp, powerful aid to bring,Kuo-Toa to bring against Kirianselee...Think you what,of this?'

"You have fought well by our side, Kripp, and have shown yourself to be a worthy ally. I would welcome an alliance with your people. Once Szith Morcane is ours I shall speak with your Lord."

Velina smiles and claps her hands together.
"Likewise, all of the members of House Millithor shall join the ranks of the Undead."

Ki'Willis shakes her head slightly, a mocking smile on her lips.
"You vastly underestimate me, my dear, and you underestimate Irae if you believe she would spare you alone when she intends to put the whole world in chains."

She gestures in sign-language."Kill her first, her servants second, concentrate your attacks against indiviudal enemies to cut down their numbers quickly."

She attacks Velina with her Rod of the Viper, the serpent-head hissing in rage. (The Rod is still animated and poisonous if this battle is within 10 minutes of the fight with Velasta). Her Wraith Spider strikes with her.

 

[Endur]

As Kripp listens to the Matron's response, he remembers the words of the Claw. "Alive and unspoiled" emphasized his superior. It would not be the Matron that would be sent before the Lord of the Lake of Shadows.

 

[Serpenteye]

Bump.

 

[Xael]

If Quertus can Fireball their enemies without hurting his companions (I doubt it), he'll do so. If not, he's going to cast Haste on our group.

 

[Endur]

Initiative
Dariel 30: Dariel sneak attacks Velina, wounding her severely.
Kripp 21: Kripp uses his wand on Velina, no effect (SR).
Kilcif 19: cowering in fear, unable to act other than to plead for mercy)
Matron Ki'Willis + Wraith Spiders: 15: Attack Velina and inflict minimal wounds.
Velina: 12: Drops a Flame Strike on Carcelon, Marckarius, Narcelia, Quertus, and Kilcif. Everyone survives, Carcelon and Quertus are completely unaffected. Kilcif and Narcelia took 37 points of damage, Marckarius took 19.
Carcelon 11
Marckarius 9
Narcelia 6
Eight Quth-Maren: 5
Quertus 3 (will do a fireball on his action)

 

[Brother Shatterstone]

Kilcif: Bugbear/Male (Barbarian/Ranger/Rogue)

Kilcif nearly foaming with fear finds himself pulling at the hem of the Matron’s cloak while he begs for her protect. Not finding the protect that he seeks he curls his morningstar, like a baby, in his arms as he scoots upon his knees to Narcelia where he starts to repeat the process over when he they are hit by the flame strike. This causes Kilcif whimper while he tries to bury his head in the dirt but her gives up and just places his arms over his head.

 

[Pyrex]

Carcelon Millithor, Clr 12, 64/64hp

As the flames erupt harmlessly about her, Carcelon leaps forward like a striking viper and stabs at Velina with her rapier.

OOC: 'Striking Viper' == Charge + Expertise-2 (bonus/penalties cancel out)

 

[Endur]

Initiative Round 1
Dariel 30: Dariel sneak attacks Velina, wounding her severely.
Kripp 21: Kripp uses his wand on Velina, no effect (SR).
Kilcif 19: cowering in fear, unable to act other than to plead for mercy)
Matron Ki'Willis + Wraith Spiders: 15: Attack Velina and inflict minimal wounds.
Velina: 12: Drops a Flame Strike on Carcelon, Marckarius, Narcelia, Quertus, and Kilcif. Everyone survives, Carcelon and Quertus are completely unaffected. Kilcif and Narcelia took 37 points of damage, Marckarius took 19.
Carcelon 11 Attacks Velina.
Marckarius 9 Attacks the first Quth-Maren.
Narcelia 6 Attacks the first Quth-Maren.
Eight Quth-Maren: 5 One attacks each PC; minimal wounds.
Quertus 3: Quertus casts haste on the PCs

Initiative Round 2
Dariel 30: Dariel kills Velina (full attack with sneak attack bonuses).
Kripp 21:
Kilcif 19: cowering in fear, unable to act other than to plead for mercy.
Matron Ki'Willis + Wraith Spiders: 15:
Carcelon 11:
Marckarius 9
Narcelia 6
Eight Quth-Maren: 5
Quertus 3

 

[Serpenteye]

Ki'Willis laughs when she sees Velina fall. With a thought she calls off the attacking Wraith Spiders and they climb back over the walls to the ceiling. She then adresses the Quth Maren, in the persona of Matron Morcane.

"Velina is dead, as is her sister. The control they had over you is ended, and many of you are free to act as you choose. You were once priestesses of Lolth, you are still my kin. For I am Alisannara Morcane, and I offer you redemption in the eyes of Lolth. Dorina is stripped of her defences and will soon fall beneath my power. Join me, take revenge against the Tsarrans!"

 

[Endur]

The Quth-Maren pause in their attacks on the members of House Millithor. Acid-like spittle drips from their mouth as they listen to the words of Matron Ki'Willis.

An eerie voice whispers a response after the Matron finishes her speech.

"Ki'Willis has failed the test. You were given the opportunity to prove your loyalty to the true goddess of the drow, the White Banshee! You chose instead to align yourself with the pitiful remainants of the spider-kissers! You failed!

"Destroy Ki'Willis or Alisannara or whatever she calls herself and the other spider-kissers!"


The Quth-Maren resume their attack.