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Justicar's Bastion - Eagle Elf [Updated 5th Dec 06]
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<blockquote data-quote="PieAndDragon" data-source="post: 3131813" data-attributes="member: 18108"><p><strong>Prayers to Sun</strong></p><p></p><p>There was little hope left, unless Sun performed a miracle.</p><p></p><p>The halfling lay dead in 2 foot of blood, Bennin had been cut down by a skeleton and Sam fled under a magical compulsion. Derris had retreated beside Ra, Layla was behind them, her magic having little power over the undead, and Krunk was holding the passageway against the horde of zombies and skeletons attempting to break through. Ra's power to banish undead had been squandered in the upper caves, having no idea the numbers of unliving they would face today.</p><p></p><p>Their foes fought under the symbol of an empty chest, a mark of a power Ra did not recognise. Sun was the foe of creatures such as these, and he would mark a servant who prevailed against such. Now was the time to dig deep, to hold true and believe his companions had the strength to overpower the enemy priest and his minions.</p><p></p><p>Ra gave over his mace to the half-elf noble, of more use against bone than the rapier Derris usually used. The two half-breed stood side-to-side, enabling only one foe to reach them at a time, destroying skeletons and zombies with grim efficiency. The priest of Sun grasped the wand of curing, using its magic liberally to close the wounds suffered so far, and Layla stood ready to enchant living enemies should they show their faces again. Even Sam had shaken off his magical fear, returning to bring pain and destruction to his foes. </p><p></p><p>As the flow of undead faltered, the adventurers broke out into pool of blood, the three warriors finishing off the last skeletons as Ra continued to heal any injuries they suffered, and Layla focusing her magic on the enemy priest. With a howl of rage, he leapt to engage them as the last of his unliving minions faltered. Derris switched from mace to rapier, for such a foe, joining Sam their last foe. Krunk circled around, chanting quickly and invoking magic to guide his blows, leaving the priest dazed and limping. In moments they beat down his mace and shield, raining blows upon him until but a corpse remained, it's spirit sent to meet whatever power he had served.</p><p></p><p>For a few seconds they celebrated their victory, checking the dead bodies of their fallen comrades, and using the dwindling power of their curing wand. But their joy was short-lived, as the doors beyond the columns burst open and the sounds of spellcasting filled their ears. A horse-sized skeletal creature with rending claws rushed towards them, while a human in banded armour called down the power of his infernal god. In the dim red light, Ra could make out the man's crooked features and balding head, matching the description of Veltargo, the priest they pursued.</p><p></p><p>A transparent halberd appeared beside Layla, striking at her as it was guided by an unseen hand. Derris took great blows from the bear-like skeleton, but was soon joined by the stout shield and sure blade of Samson. Combat paused briefly as a single word echoed through the room, commanding Sam and back by divine might. </p><p>"Approach" </p><p>Ra saw a flicker of resolve in the warrior's face as he threw off the compulsion and continued to press his skeletal foe. Krunk joined the other warriors and soon the tide turned. Ra gave a brief prayer to Sun as the wand crumbled, it's magic exhausted, forcing him to look for other options. Veltargo's magic proved futile yet again, the warriors throwing off another baneful spell from the priest's patron. </p><p></p><p>When the skeletal bear crumbled to dust, only the one they hunted awaited them, buoyed now by more recitations. Charging in, Veltargo attempted to end his foes with crushing blows from a spiked morning star. The one-man assault was brought to a halt by Layla, her slight form working magics to dazzle his mind. Ra and the three warriors surrounded their foe, bringing his life to an unglorious finish in a lake of blood. </p><p></p><p>Their celebrations continued as they found a book and key beyond. Ra grew concerned when they found that the contents of the book pertained to necromantic deeds and half of the pages had been torn out. Furthermore, Theldrat's key had lost its magic and the little chance they had of reward from this. A message left for Veltargo pointed to a larger cult and more priests of their dark patron. Ra and his companions wasted little time in grabbing what valuables they found, leaving the bodies of their fallen comrades in ancient tombs long ago looted.</p><p></p><p>The return journey to Juniss was swift but undisturbed. The Grand Library rewarded them for returning the damaged but now unlocked tome, and Theldrat promised his locksmithing services should they ever require them. In the next few days, the remaining five from Justicar's Bastion mourned their fallen friends, split their spoils and looked to what the future might bring.</p><p></p><p>And Ra prayed loudly in thanks for their deliverance by his Radiant patron once again.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="PieAndDragon, post: 3131813, member: 18108"] [B]Prayers to Sun[/B] There was little hope left, unless Sun performed a miracle. The halfling lay dead in 2 foot of blood, Bennin had been cut down by a skeleton and Sam fled under a magical compulsion. Derris had retreated beside Ra, Layla was behind them, her magic having little power over the undead, and Krunk was holding the passageway against the horde of zombies and skeletons attempting to break through. Ra's power to banish undead had been squandered in the upper caves, having no idea the numbers of unliving they would face today. Their foes fought under the symbol of an empty chest, a mark of a power Ra did not recognise. Sun was the foe of creatures such as these, and he would mark a servant who prevailed against such. Now was the time to dig deep, to hold true and believe his companions had the strength to overpower the enemy priest and his minions. Ra gave over his mace to the half-elf noble, of more use against bone than the rapier Derris usually used. The two half-breed stood side-to-side, enabling only one foe to reach them at a time, destroying skeletons and zombies with grim efficiency. The priest of Sun grasped the wand of curing, using its magic liberally to close the wounds suffered so far, and Layla stood ready to enchant living enemies should they show their faces again. Even Sam had shaken off his magical fear, returning to bring pain and destruction to his foes. As the flow of undead faltered, the adventurers broke out into pool of blood, the three warriors finishing off the last skeletons as Ra continued to heal any injuries they suffered, and Layla focusing her magic on the enemy priest. With a howl of rage, he leapt to engage them as the last of his unliving minions faltered. Derris switched from mace to rapier, for such a foe, joining Sam their last foe. Krunk circled around, chanting quickly and invoking magic to guide his blows, leaving the priest dazed and limping. In moments they beat down his mace and shield, raining blows upon him until but a corpse remained, it's spirit sent to meet whatever power he had served. For a few seconds they celebrated their victory, checking the dead bodies of their fallen comrades, and using the dwindling power of their curing wand. But their joy was short-lived, as the doors beyond the columns burst open and the sounds of spellcasting filled their ears. A horse-sized skeletal creature with rending claws rushed towards them, while a human in banded armour called down the power of his infernal god. In the dim red light, Ra could make out the man's crooked features and balding head, matching the description of Veltargo, the priest they pursued. A transparent halberd appeared beside Layla, striking at her as it was guided by an unseen hand. Derris took great blows from the bear-like skeleton, but was soon joined by the stout shield and sure blade of Samson. Combat paused briefly as a single word echoed through the room, commanding Sam and back by divine might. "Approach" Ra saw a flicker of resolve in the warrior's face as he threw off the compulsion and continued to press his skeletal foe. Krunk joined the other warriors and soon the tide turned. Ra gave a brief prayer to Sun as the wand crumbled, it's magic exhausted, forcing him to look for other options. Veltargo's magic proved futile yet again, the warriors throwing off another baneful spell from the priest's patron. When the skeletal bear crumbled to dust, only the one they hunted awaited them, buoyed now by more recitations. Charging in, Veltargo attempted to end his foes with crushing blows from a spiked morning star. The one-man assault was brought to a halt by Layla, her slight form working magics to dazzle his mind. Ra and the three warriors surrounded their foe, bringing his life to an unglorious finish in a lake of blood. Their celebrations continued as they found a book and key beyond. Ra grew concerned when they found that the contents of the book pertained to necromantic deeds and half of the pages had been torn out. Furthermore, Theldrat's key had lost its magic and the little chance they had of reward from this. A message left for Veltargo pointed to a larger cult and more priests of their dark patron. Ra and his companions wasted little time in grabbing what valuables they found, leaving the bodies of their fallen comrades in ancient tombs long ago looted. The return journey to Juniss was swift but undisturbed. The Grand Library rewarded them for returning the damaged but now unlocked tome, and Theldrat promised his locksmithing services should they ever require them. In the next few days, the remaining five from Justicar's Bastion mourned their fallen friends, split their spoils and looked to what the future might bring. And Ra prayed loudly in thanks for their deliverance by his Radiant patron once again. [/QUOTE]
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