[LPF] Allbright's Shadow

[jbear]

Relic is about to mutter a reply about what it was he was doing during the ceremony when the priest says 'unless'. He had of course not been sleeping although it might have appeared that way. But with his vision being so limited he could not see what was happening 10 rows in front of where he was let alone the very front where the paladin had fought. He takes in the information about the Order's leader with at least some measure of relief. Boric however echoes his own thoughts with his question. "Yes, what? If there is no way "unless" ... well the presence of these demons means that your 'unless,' if it is the only possibility, must be the truth. So please share your "unless" with those of us who have wits enough to listen." While he listens to the priest's reply he quietly takes out one of his wands and cast a protective spell on himself. If they only had five minutes then he had best be as ready as possible.

[sblock=OOC] Relic will cast Mage Armour on himself using his wand. [/sblock]

[sblock=Relic lvl 10]
Relic Nevyn
(Lvl 10) Human Wizard 9/Oracle 1
HP: 83/83
AC: 14 (18) Touch 14 FlatFooted 11 (15)
Initiative: +8; Temporal Celerity: Rolls initiative twice and can use either result
Status: Mirror Image (9 mins): 4 left; Mage Armour (1 hour)
Fort: +7 Ref: +7 Will: +11
Wizards Spells: lvl 0: Prestidigitation, Detect Magic, Read Magic, Mage Hand
Lvl 1: Shocking Grasp; Magic Missile, Tiny Hut, Enlarge Person, Colour Spray, Silent Image: Used
Lvl 2: Gust of Wind, Hideous Laughter, Mirror Image: USED, Prot vs Evil, Communal, See Invisibility, Empty Slot
Level 3: Haste 1/2 Used; Lightning Bolt; Fly, Empty Slot
Level 4: Control Summoned creature, Black Tentacles, Dimensional Anchor, Empty Slot
Level 5: Suffocation; Telekinesis, Empty Slot
Bonded Ring:
Pearl of Power #1 (lvl 1):
Pearl of Power #2 (lvl 1):
Pearl of Power (lvl 2):
Lightning Flash 8/8 uses left today
Cyclone: 8/8 uses left today
Oracles Orisons: Detect Poison, Create Water, Guidance, Purify Food and Drink
Oracles Spells: lvl 1: 3/3 uses left today
Wand of Mage Armor: (44/50) charges
Wand of CLW: (47/50) charges
Wand of Protection vs Evil:(50/50) charges
Wand of Glitterdust: (50/50) charges
Wand of Align Weapon:(48/50) charges
Lesser Metamagic Rod, Extend: 3/3 uses left today
Lesser Metamagic Rod, Bouncing:3/3 uses left today
Lesser Metamagic Rod, Piercing: 3/3 uses left today
Lesser Metamagic Rod, Silent: 3/3 uses left today
Consumables: 2/2 CLW Potions; 1/1 CMW Potion; 4/4 trail rations
Scrolls prepared for Battle:
Curse: Clouded Vision: Max Vision limit 60'; as Darkvision [/sblock]

 

[Satin Knights]

"Little girl commands one beast. Ha! I command two hundred holy warriors! BE SILENT!" The people around you that were scoffing and laughing at your bickering with the well known hero flinch at his commandment. People were dutifully following his orders and marshaling according to skills already, but his flaring anger has lit a fire that seems to be speeding everyone up just a bit more.

"Unless... someone has tampered with the Demonscope! Our order protects an ancient artifact. It keeps a planar gate closed. The power of the Shield comes from the Demonscope and the trapped essence, but without a complete triumvirate of Holy Sentinels, the Shield is weakening. Gebidinger is getting old and frail of body for a warrior. That is why he was being replaced with Allbright."

THUMP! Another of the reverse gravity fields fall, finally being dispelled by someone in the crowd. The dead vrock that had been floating in it crashed down rather loudly.

The old priest moves to the next demon and starts stripping the rings off of it as he continues talking. “We need to act quickly to strengthen the Demonscope and prevent the demons from reaching it. Judging by your quick reaction and competence in the battle against the demons, you have twice the courage and four times the brains of anyone else in this room. These fools will stand around and debate the particulars of the assault and attempt a frontal seige until you’re all as old as me, but the truth is, we don’t have the time. If there’s any chance of salvaging this situation we have to act now, before the Demonscope is destroyed and the Shield fails. Once that happens, all the demons here would be loose and free upon the world.”

"Gather a strike force together of about a dozen people. There is a back way into the keep. It is too tight to march an army through, but a quick strike force could get through in time."

Monks and paladins have been piling the crispy remains of the dretches in the front corner. One of them brings over the only thing that they had that looks of value. It looks like a cargo net, but it survived the fire snake without a bit of singeing.

[sblock=Bren and Kalinn (being up by the messenger)]Through a neutralize poison, breath of life, remove curse and probably more, the head priest and a close paladin are able to keep the messenger alive. You overhear,

"The keep has fallen. It started several hours ago. Many demons have infiltrated and taken us by surprise. There are pockets of troops that are still fighting, but they are cut off from each other. We have not been able to mount a unified front. Normally, we could feel something like this coming, but no, we sensed nothing. I think it still is safe and protected, but I don't know."
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[sblock=Status]117/117 AC 19 AT24 ~ Daylily ~ Fly 38r, good weapon, See Invisibility, ~
..83/83. AC 18+4 AT25 ~ Relic ~ MA 1h,
..82/82. AC 17 AK24 ~ Sylvain ~
..99/99. AC 24 AL23 ~ Orlando ~
105/105 AC 30 AL25 ~ Borric ~ +2 Heroism 987r ~
..65/65. AC 17 AT26 ~ Anaerion ~ MA/OFl/4hr/DS/16h/MC987r/4 MI/~
..74/74. AC 18 AR28 ~ Elenka ~ Magic Circ f/Evil 10',
..65/65. AC 21+4 AP26 ~ Drevezh'Korol ~ MA 8h, Gr Magic Fang 9hr, Large 79r
..82/82. AC 18 AR26 ~ Arianna ~ MA/4hr ~
164/164 AC 28 BB38 ~ Kalinn ~
..74/74. AC 18 BB39 ~ Breninyr ~ (will ask for MA when in position)
105/105 AC 26 AQ25 ~ Aradra ~ Gravity Bow 99r, Good Weapon, Adaptation 98r
101/101 AC 22 AP25 ~ Shadow ~ defend

Orange AU27 ~ Old Priest examining demon and talking
Green BD37 ~ High Priest, tending to messenger paladin
Light Yellow BD31 ~ Kalton Gebidinger, barking orders
G 0 1 F A D G D
Inside Red circle, Magic Circle vs. Evil 10'
Yellow-Green circles: Inspire Courage +2
Cyan circles: Channel Positive Energy bursts
Purple shaded state: Confused
Blue square shaded area: Reverse Gravity
Green diamond state: Weakened
Green dot state: Haste
Magenta Triangle state: Flying
Blue Circle: Prone
Red X state: dead
Grey X state: Paralyzed/unconscious
Balls around Demons: Mirror Images
Greyed Area: Stinking cloud, no visibility beyond 5'
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[jbear]

Relic looks around at those gathered. "Daylilly, Aradra, Shadow, the Mageslayer and his companions ... where is Kalinn? Daylilly, can you see Kalinn? If you do, tell her we are cutting to the heart of matters and avoiding the frontal suicide. Her and her blade will be needed." ​

Relic knew he had little time to waste. He had no idea that things would escalate so quickly. He reached back and his book of spells leaps into his hand from his haversack. He flipped straight to a specific page and began running his finger over the arcane scrawls that were there, his lips moving frantically as he committed a new spell to memory.

[sblock=Action]Fast study allows Relic to memorise a spell in 1 minute: Lvl 3: Darkvision, communal fills his final lvl 3 slot. [/sblock]

 

[Maidhc O Casain]

[section]

The ice princess backhands Bren gently on the shoulder and speaks softly into his ear. "Come, priest, the others should know of this. Lets get 'em together." She begins leading him through the crowd, stopping and speaking to each of her traveling companions as she comes to them. "The keep is overrun, but there are some pockets of resistance still inside. For some reason, their warning system failed to alert them. I think we need to get inside and see what we can do to organize the resistance, and to find out what's happened to whatever this warning system is they had."
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[sblock=Actions]As stated.[/sblock]
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[sblock=Mini Stats]
CURRENT BLOCK
Initiative: +2
AC: 28 (14 Touch, 26 Flat-Footed)
HP: 164/164
CMB: +14 CMD: 28
Fort: +11 Reflex: +06 Will: +09

Standard Block
Initiative: +03
AC: 29 (15 Touch, 26 Flat-Footed)
HP: 164/164
CMB: +15 CMD: 30
Fort: +11 Reflex: +07 Will: +09

Rage Block
Initiative: +03
AC: 27 (13 Touch, 24 Flat-Footed)
HP: 160/160
CMB: +17 CMD: 30
Fort: +14 Reflex: +07 Will: +11

Rage Block (Hafísbíta in Hand)
Initiative: +3
AC: 27 (13 Touch, 24 Flat-Footed)
HP: 195/195
CMB: +16 CMD: 29
Fort: +13 Reflex: +06 Will: +10

Fatigue Block
Initiative: +2
AC: 28 (14 Touch, 26 Flat-Footed)
HP: 164/164
CMB: +14 CMD: 28
Fort: +11 Reflex: +06 Will: +09

Senses: DarkVision
Perception: +15, Sense Motive: +2

Special: Rage (Remaining Rounds: 18/18)
Special: Spirit Totem (+10/1d4+2)
Special: Claws (Remaining Rounds: 05/05)

Current Weapon in Hand: None

Hafísbíta Powers Available
Special: Boon: Shield (Remaining Points: 10/10)
Special: Boon: Healing Surge
Special: Boon: Cure Light Wounds (Remaining: 03/03)
Special: Boon: Heroism (Remaining: 01/01)
Special: Boon: Gallant Inspiration (Remaining: 01/01)

Spells Available (Cantrips: Unlimited, 1st Level: 7/7 per Day, 2nd Level: 7/7 per Day)
( 3rd Level: 4/4 per Day )
Cantrips : Acid Splash, Disrupt Undead, Haunted Fey Aspect, Jolt, Mending, Prestidigitation, Ray of Frost
1st Level: Ear Piercing Scream, Icicle Dagger, Magic Missile, Protection from Evil, Shield
2nd Level: Frigid Touch, Protection from Evil (Communal), Resist Energy, Scorching Ray
3rd Level: Fly, Haste, Versatile Weapon
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[Maidhc O Casain]

[section]

Bren follows along with the Dragon Lady, doing what he can to assist Kalinn in gathering the crew from Venza to hear her message.​

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[sblock=Mini Stats]
Breninyr Hydref
Initiative: +0
AC: 18 (18 Flat-Footed, 18 Touch)
HP: 74/74
CMB: +10 CMD: 27 (+12/29 vs Grapple)
Fort: +12 Reflex: +08 Will: +18

Senses: DarkVision
Perception: +15, Sense Motive: +10

Current Weapon in Hand: None

Special Abilities: Advice (10/10 Rnds), Calming Touch (09/09), Channel Energy (10/10)
Special Abilities: Inspiring Command (09/09), Stunning Fist: Fatigue, Crushing Blow (08/08)
Special Abilities: Ki Pool (08/08), Jaunt Boots (03/03), Unity (01/01)

Prayers Available
Orisons: Detect Magic, Guidance, Read Magic, Stabilize
1st Level: Bless, Bless, Bless, Murderous Command, Ray of Sickening, Shield of Faith, Shield of Faith
2nd Level: Bull's Strength, Prot from Evil (C), Prot from Evil (C), Shield Other, Silence, Spiritual Weapon
3rd Level: Archon's Aura, Chain of Perdition, Invisibility Purge, Prayer, Searing Light
4th Level: Discern Lies, Freedom of Movement, Spiritual Ally, Spiritual Ally
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[Systole]

Daylily floats back toward Relic just in time to hear him ask for people by name. "Yes, I am see many good fighter from here, not just the Darkchild. Holdings on." He raises his fingers to his lips and lets out a piercing whistle -- perhaps his missing teeth add volume somehow? In any event, the sound is ear-splitting, and a moment of surprised silence settles over the cathedral, which the barbarian takes advantage of. "OYEH! DARKCHILD ... AND BORRK ... AND ARRDARA ... AND FURRY WITH THE MATING BIRD HAT!" he bellows. "LEAVING ALONE THE STUPID SLOW PALADING IDIOT AND COME HERES FOR A MUCH MORE SMARTER PLANS!"

[sblock=OOC]--[/sblock][sblock=Mini Stats]Daylily Falshenaya

-Normal-
AC: 19 (19 flat-footed, 14 touch)
HP: 117/117
CMB: +16 CMD: 29
Fort: +13 Reflex: +8 Will: +7
Attack: +17/+9 for WD+19

-Raging-
AC: 14 (14 flat-footed, 9 touch)
HP: 117/137
CMB: +18 CMD: 31
Fort: +15 Reflex: +8 Will: +9
Attack: +24/+16 for WD+24 (+1/+0 Haste)

Perception: +15
Initiative: +3

Current Weapon in Hand: Adamantine Hooked Lance (1d6, 20x4)
Current Conditions in Effect: Aligned Weapon, Fly
Rage Remaining: 13/16

Used Items:
None
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[GlassEye]

Elenka and Drevezh'korol, summoner and wood man

Elenka is about to respond to Gebidinger when Daylily makes his call for attention. She just glares at the old paladin and shakes her head letting her scorn shine through in the action. She hops down from the pew and leads Drevezh'korol over to the elven barbarian.

"We're with you. I'll not waste my energy arguing with a man who is too old and too foolish to realize he was being put out to pasture for a reason. What's your plan?"

. . . Elenka Danyllova . . .

[sblock=Actions/OOC]--
[/sblock][sblock=MiniStats][size=+1]Elenka[/size] Human Summoner 9
Initiative: +2 Perception: +11

AC: 18 (13 touch; 16 flat-footed)
HP: 74 Current: 50
CMB: +7 CMD: 19 Fort: +5 Ref: +6 Will: +9

In Hand: Wand of Bless Weapon
Conditions: Haste
Spells:

• 1st level: 5/6 remaining.
• 2nd level: 4/5 remaining.
• 3rd level: 3/4 remaining.

Special:
Summon Monster 5 7/7
Bond Senses 9/9 rounds remaining
Maker's Call (Transposition) 1/1 remaining
Rod of Extend: 3/3 remaining (3rd lv. or lower)
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[GlassEye]

Orlando Furioso, Venzan bravo

Fury would put his money on Daylily and his pet wizard, Borric, Sylvain, and the others over a blowhard paladin and his array of paladin minions any day of the week. He moves closer and listens closely to the information and plans being made.

• Orlando Furioso •

[sblock=Actions/OOC]--[/sblock][sblock=MiniStats][size=+1]Fury[/size] Human Rogue 10 / Bard 2
Initiative: +9 Perception: +15

AC: 25 (18 touch; 18 flat-footed)
HP: 108 Current: 108
CMB: +10 CMD: 28 Fort: +5 Ref: +18 Will: +7

In Hand:
Effects/Conditions: Haste

Bard Spells
Spells Remaining: 1st: 2/2
Spells Known:
1st: Expedition Retreat, Feather Step, Vanish
0-level: Dancing Lights, Detect Magic, Light, Prestidigitation, Sift[/sblock]

 

[jackslate45]

"The scary part is you are right Daylily. They are doomed to die at the rate they are going. I just don't like needless deaths is all. But if there is another plan, I am all ears." Aradra says, turning his attention to Relic and the others, and ignoring the older paladin who is still ordering people around.

When hearing Kalinn's statements about those who are still in the castle, Aradra nods his head in agreement, but turns to old man who was giving them advice. The color in Aradra's eyes still have not returned, but it was clearly obvious that Aradra was paying close attention to this old man who was giving them a second way in.

"I have some questions before setting out, and I will be as brief as I can. Firstly, how do we strengthen this Demonscope? is there some sort of divine ritual to strengthen it? Secondly, I heard you mention a back way. Where will it lead us, and where is the Demonscope in comparison? In relation to that, how is the keep laid out? We need to be swift, and as quiet as possible. Most likely, we will only need to confront enemies we absolutely need to. If the demon's find out that a strike force are in there, they will ignore a marching army to focus on us. "


[sblock=OOC]
SK: Did you ever update the stats for Aradra's jump to 12? It seems like he also has not been approved yet...
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[sblock=Aradra Stats]
Aradra Longstrider
AC: 26 (19 flat-footed, 16 touch)
HP: 116/116
CMB: +14 CMD: 30
Fort: +10 Reflex: +15 Will: +7
Perception: +20
Initiative: +8
Current Weapon in Hand: +21/16/11 2d6+3
Current Conditions in Effect: Rapid Shot/Deadly Aim/Endless Ammo (from Bow); Woodland Stride ; Evasion; Clustered Shots; Falcon's Aim (+3 Perception & 19-20 /x3);Gravity Bow ;Adaptation Skill Focus Stealth: +6 to Stealth Checks for 9.5 minutes.

Used Items:

Adaptation: 110/120 Minutes Remain (Darkvision, Iron Will, Skill Focus Stealth)

Level 1 Spells: Feather Step, Gravity Bow, Longstrider
Level 2 Spells: Barkskin (+4), Wind Wall, BLANK
Level 3 Spells: Greater Magic Fang
Extend Rod: 3/3 per Day
Pearl of Power lvl 1: AVAILABLE
Negate Crit: 1/1
Haste: 8/10
Fly (CL 5): 1/1
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[sblock=Shadow Stats]
Shadow
AC: 24 (22 flat-footed, 11 touch)
HP: 112/112
CMB: +15 CMD: 28 (32 vs Trip)
Fort: +12 Reflex: +9 Will: +6 (+4 vs Enchantment Charm/Compulsion)
Perception: +20
Initiative: +2
Current Weapon in Hand: Bite (+13 / 6 1d8 + 16 + Trip) + d6 Shocking Amulet of Mighty Biting (De-activated)
Current Conditions in Effect: Power Attack, Furious Focus, Evasion, Share Spells; Scent;
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[perrinmiller]

Borric Hawkins, Male Human Fighter

Borric took a ring and said, “Sounds like a good idea. But I will have to keep it in my pocket for now unless I remove one of my others. Seeing the people crashing to the ceiling, leads me to believe I should not remove my ring of feather falling just yet.”

With the adventurers being encouraged to not follow after the old geezer paladin, Borric nodded at the priest and replied, “Aye, you make sense. Let’s be about saving the world and stopping them from this mischief.”

“If there are resistance fighters inside, every moment we waste is lives probably lost. I think this priest is coming with us, Aradra. He can show us the way and explain what we need to do to save the demonscope when we need to know.”

“At least the frontal assault will be a good attention getter so we can sneak in.”

“Someone bring that net too, it might be useful.”

Borric gestured to the object one of the monks brought over.

[sblock=Mini Stats]Borric Hawkins
Initiative: +4 Perception: +16
AC: 31 (25 w/out shield, 28(23w/out shield) flat-footed, 13 Touch) w/Haste 32
HP: 105 Current: 105
CMB: +15 CMD: 28 (30 vs. Disarm/ 32 vs. Trip) Fort: +12 Reflex: +8 Will: +7 (+10 vs. Fear), Ref +9 with haste,
Conditions in Effect: Ioun Torch (in darkness), Combat Reflexes (3 AoO), Step Up, Greater Trip, Power Attack (-3/+6Dmg) or Combat Expertise (-3/+3AC), Lunge, Haste (+1AC, +1 Att, +1 Ref, +30ft move, +1 Attack with Full Attack), Heroism (+2 Att/SVs/Skills), Fortune

Current Weapon in Hand: Shield (LH), Spiked Gauntlet (RH), Holy Flail (RH)
Chakram: 1/1 MWK & 6/6 Cold Iron remaining
Light Hammers: 2/2 remaining[/sblock]