If Thoughts Could Kill

[GruTheWanderer]

The dwarf glares at Bellus, "Right. I didn't think so, mind-bait!" Lysander reaches for his thoughts, but finds that the dwarf has a strong will.

He backs up to the mage as she takes out a scroll. The other gnome appears beside them, wand out and ready. She reads the scroll and the three of them fade from view, leaving the corpse of the leather-wrapped creature behind.

 

[Lambent10]

Lysander groans, standing up slowly. He looks around expectantly waiting for the others to do the same, but to no avail. He then goes to examine the others, to find Verra unconscious and not dead. Lysander pulls out his dorje of body adjustment and starts healing him until he's back on his feet. "Well, it appears we've managed to wipe out. Again. The Temple of Pelor looks to be our best option for the moment - ought we to carry them there ourselves, or should I contact them remotely? There isn't much of a rush; they won't become any more dead in the time it takes to reach the temple."

In addition, Lysander will search the ground for any scraps of hair, charred bits of clothing, etc., that was left behind, to facilitate a later remote viewing.

 

[GruTheWanderer]

Rex's initial flamestrike seems to accomplished that. A charred pouch lies on the ground where the bald mage first appeared. A small note is inside.

"Bayla,
Our time is now. Too long have we arcane spellcasters tolerated the upstart arts of mental empowerment. Psionics is a vile corruption of the mind, and it must be eliminated in all its forms. So, too, must we destroy all creatures who call upon psionic powers.
Something important has happened. The Waking Event. You don't need to know the particulars, but know this: We have an opportunity to cripple all the arts of psionic manifestation, everywhere.
Seeker will lead you and identify the targets I've selected. Despite its heritage, it serves us well. Sometimes you must fight evil with evil, though it burns the hand.
There are six targets. These are the Six Who Choose. Kill them all. Kill your targets, and we have a chance to destabilize psionic powers forever!
Once you have eliminated these chosen, we will turn our sights to the Colorless Lodge, our most potent and evil enemy. If we take out the Lodge, the lich will be easy. I will provide other Wilder reinforcements as necessary, or elect a new team leader altogether if you fail. Do not fail.
E.W."

 

[Uriel]

Bellus smiles and sas to the departing Dwarf.
'We will finish this soon enough, Zhilvare.' Bellus uses the Gladatorial term for an Enemy that you consider far beneath your own skill.

Bellus looks about seeing what he can do for any of the other party members.

OoC:Can I get a recap, how fare the other party members?

 

[Argent Silvermage]

Rex was atomised. he is at -38 or so. I doubt there is a body left.

 

[GruTheWanderer]

Fireball is a quick burn, not a slow one. So the heat killed you and Darian, not the flames. Admittedly, this was seven quick burns. But the bodies are still intact.

 

[Keia]

What in the world happened? I thought we had those guys in hand and now I'm waking up to this? Verra scowls at the situation. We should return them to the temple and see about some resurrections.

Verra, after gathering his gear, will pick up one of the bodies. "We should probably take the flayer with us as well." Verra will head to the temple, bodies in tow.

 

[Victim]

Fireball is a quick burn, not a slow one. So the heat killed you and Darian, not the flames. Admittedly, this was seven quick burns. But the bodies are still intact.

OOC: Darian takes 5 points less because of my Endure Elements. I guess he's slightly less dead than without it.

 

[GruTheWanderer]

Ooc: Hmm, I didn't realize you had that cast. But yes, in that case, Darian was only mostly dead. Go see Miracle Max for a cure.

Verra, Bellus, and Lysander return to the temple with the bodies of their friends and the mind flayer. The temple elder is grieved to hear of the unprovoked attack, and offers the sanctuary of the temple overnight while he prepares the true resurrection.

In the morning the temple elder reveals that Rex does not wish to return from the afterlife. Pelor spoke to the elder in a dream. Darian, on the other hand, is eager to return. The church of Pelor is a good friend of the Almardean family, and Darian had a fine reputation for law and goodness.

Shortly after dawn Darian is returned to life, fully restored and spells prepared.

 

[Keia]

"Well, I guess dying one way to stop moving - but its not my way, if I can help it." Verra says a few good words over Rex. "Knowing how real the danger is and how organized the people are against us. I think we should recruit some help. Anyone here of a mind to help out?"

Verra thinks for a few minutes, "Here's something that might help though - they think I'm dead!"