[IC] The Trouble at Durbenford

[Dichotomy]

Konstantine quickly runs to Gil's side, but finding him well dead (I assume), the bard face hardens. He first tosses his wand to Jasper so that the cleric can heal Padraig, then he stalks just inside the first room and turns to the celestial.

"You invited us to explore the anterooms. Were you hoping that the golem would kill us? It partially succeeded, as one us us is dead." As Konstantine speaks, his tone is level, but he makes it plainly obvious that he is seething with anger underneath.

 

[TiCaudata]

Jasper takes the wand and heals those that need healing, starting with stabilizing Gil. After he is done, he walks out and stands behind Konstantine's left shoulder. [sblock=oc]try twice with the wand if it doesn't work I will move to CminorW on Gil until something works, if I run out of of those move to CLW[/sblock]

 

[michael_noah]

The attempts to use the wand on Gil and Padraig both fail. Gil slowly bleeds, and will die soon if he does not somehow receive magical aid.

[sblock=ooc]Gil is still bleeding. He has about 4 rounds left until he bleeds out. A caster level check is required to heal the cursed wounds, and the caster level of the wand is not high enough to succeed.[/sblock]

 

[michael_noah]

Jasper continues in his desperate effort to save Gil, dispensing spell after spell, until finally, as the last of the half-orc's life force is about to leave him, he succeeds, and Gil's bleeding stops, his breathing becomes normal. Still unconscious, the rogue is at least safe for now.
[sblock=ooc]Ti informed me that he's going to cure minor wounds Gil until it works, or until he dies. Caster level checks: 9, 14, 13, 27. The fourth one works.[/sblock]

 

[TiCaudata]

Jasper storms into the other room and lays his hand on Konstantine's shoulder. "He lives yet, no thanks to it!" He gestures towards the deva and spits on the floor behind him. We'll heal what wounds we can with the wand and I'll do what I can to revive Gil."[sblock=OC]Cast CLW until Gil regains consciousness. I will replace in this order: SoF, Comp Lang, Remove Fear, Div Fav, Div Fav.[/sblock]

 

[Vigwyn the Unruly]

Padraig, Male Human Fighter

Padraig directs the elemental to stand down, then looks over his own battered body, wiping globs of gray clay off of his beuatiful plate armor.

"We are sorely hurt. Something isn't... right... about these wounds. Why won't they heal right, even with your magic? Thank the heavens you were able to at least stop Gil's bleeding."

Knowing that he can do little to help Gil, Padraig decides it is best if he just stays out of the way. He drags his weary, broken body to over near Konstantine, and slumps down to a seated position against the wall.

 

[Dichotomy]

Konstantine shows no outward sign that Jasper's news has soothed his anger as he stares at the heavenly being.

 

[michael_noah]

The deva looks at those before her incredulously. After a moment she responds, "I am not sure what you're attempting to imply with your accusatory tone, particularly following the flowery speech you were so inclined to use a moment ago. If there was some dangerous creature in the other area of this place, perhaps it was put there to stop you from intruding even in that direction. As for myself, I am charged only with guarding these doors, and I know nothing of the other occupants of the mountain."

Meanwhile, repeated attempts to heal Gil meet with failure.

[sblock=ooc]Jasper: Caster level checks all failed. I'm going to think about this - it seems like it's a bit too difficult to heal these wounds. Perhaps after making the caster level check once, all future attempts should also work... Let me know if anyone has any thoughts.

Lazlow, as Gil does regain consciousness, there are a number of things you're going to need to fix on your sheet that I didn't notice before.

- Carrying a medium load slows, applies ACP, etc much like wearing medium armor. You should double check that information.
- The armor bonus from bracers of armor and the armor bonus from leather armor do not stack. You probably want to get rid of one of them.
- It looks like you tumble skill doesn't include your dexterity bonus on your sheet as it should. Also, you might want to note the armor check penalty from your winter clothing and/or your medium load.

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[Dichotomy]

Konstantine wordlessly nods and then returns to the room in which the battle was fought. He speaks in low tones intended to not carry far.

"Is there naught else to do about Gil? We ought not continue on until something can be done, as I think that aside from his expertise with the bow, we may likely need his assistance with traps. If this place has guardians set to watch it, it likely also had wards and traps."

 

[Bloodcookie]

Unsure whether to mistrust the Deva, or simply attribute its inaction to an automaton-like adherence to its orders, Ruathen remains in the chamber, kneeling by Gil and monitoring his vital signs.

He listens to Konstantine, then makes a suggestion. "I do not know if it is wise to even consider this, but... perhaps the Deva would be capable of healing Gil? It is an angel after all, and even if it is unwilling to leave its post, it may feel compelled to dispense aid. That is, if we can trust it."