[LPF] Faith and Good Works

[perrinmiller]

Cythera e'Kiernan, Bronze Dragon Disciple

Cythera follows the husky as it raced ahead to reach the outside.

Carak immediately begins sniffing around as he bee-lines to the nearest tree and begins the process of marking off a perimeter around area. It takes several stops with such a full bladder.

After marking her own tree from behind a bush, Cythera pulls out her dueling weapon, the large two-handed sword. After a few limbering dance step maneuvers to warm up, she offers to the roguish man, "Well, I saw some of your rapier dancing last night. You should try this maneuver, Fury. Imagine you are on that side, and I am over here."

With a cross-over step, that slides her body to the right and into a whirling have turn, the swordswoman is able to capitalize on the momentum of her slashing swing at thigh level. Imagining a foe caught between them and having to divide his attention, Fury can see the added precision to an already potentially devastating blow.

"What do think?"

Carak gives a chuff of noncommittal, not terribly impressed with using weapons to slash at the air.

[sblock=Mini Stats]Initiative: +8
AC: 25 (22 flat-footed, 15 Touch)
HP: 87 Current: 87
CMB: +13 CMD: 28 (29 vs. Sundering) Fort: +8 Reflex: +9 Will: +8
Conditions in Effect: Arcane Strike (+1 dmg), Power Attack (-2 Att/+6 dmg), Furious Focus (no penalty for 1st PA), Overhand Chop

Current Weapon in Hand: None
Chakram: 8/8 Claws: 5/5 rounds remaining

Battle Dance: 10/14 Rounds Remaining
Spells Remaining: Cantrips: (Read Magic, Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Prestidigitation, Mending)
1st Level 3/5 (Cure Light Wounds, Timely Inspiration, Grease(DC13), Vanish)
2nd Level 3/3 (Glitterdust(DC14), Minor Image, Gallant Inspiration)

Carak
Initiative: +2; Senses: low-light vision, scent; Perception: +8
AC: 16 (flat-footed 14, touch 12) HP: 13/13
CMB: +3 CMD: 15 (19 vs. trip) Fort: +5(6) Reflex: +5(6) Will: +1(2)[/sblock]___________________________

Cythera e'Kiernan

Carak

 

[GlassEye]

Fury nods slowly as he watches Cythera's balletic demonstration of combat then draws his rapier and moves to stand opposite her with enough space for an imaginary opponent.

"Yes, I think I understand what you did there. And the ultimate outcome you intend."

He salutes the sword-dancer with his rapier then settles into a loose, low-guard stance to entice attack. He performs a similar cross-step turning to present his right side and drawing a circle to parry a blow from their imaginary opponent with the tip of his rapier instead of the powerful slash that Cythera used. The speed of the action allows him to follow up with a lunge, where he holds the position for a brief moment, then straightens nodding.

"The combination of your attack and mine should keep any opponent off balance and allow us to make more devastating attacks. Simple and elegant. We'll have to practice it to master it."

Despite his obvious interest in their practice session Fury's eyes flick back towards the entrance to the Architect's tomb.

"I'm warmed up, revitalized with this cool air but ready to try those keys."


• Orlando Furioso •

[sblock=MiniStats][size=+1]Fury[/size] Human Rogue 7 / Bard 2
Initiative: +7 Perception: +12

AC: 23 (16 touch; 18 flat-footed)
HP: 72 Current: 72
CMB: +8 CMD: 24 Fort: +4 Ref: +14 Will: +6

In Hand:
Effects/Conditions:

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]

 

[Maidhc O Casain]

Breninyr watches with interest as Cythera walks through her technique, and Fury follows up adroitly.

"Well done! Very pretty, and should be effective as well!"
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[sblock=Mini Stats]
Breninyr Hydref
Initiative: +0
AC: 22 (19 Flat-Footed, 22 Touch)
HP: 62/62
CMB: +8 CMD: 26 (+10/28 Bull Rush)(+10/28 Grapple)
Fort: +11 Reflex: +08 Will: +17

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 (07/07)
Special Abilities: Ki Pool (08/08)

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

Cythera e'Kiernan, Bronze Dragon Disciple

Cythera continues a few more of her advanced dancing steps with the large sword weaving around her body. Shifting her technique she practices the defensive maneuvers as well, designed to ward off attacks at the expense of putting her full strength into the blows.

Finished she puts her large sword away and switches to her glaive. She smiles and tells the husky, "We might be in there for a while. You better pee again. Go on."

The dog, has a canine smile tongue hanging out. But Carak sniffs around and lifts his leg one more time at a tree and trots back, proud of himself by the looks of it.

"Okay, I think we are ready. Bren, can you take the keys and try them. I wish to stand ready with my polearm."

Cythera holds the keys out for the man and will follow him to the door.

[sblock=Mini Stats]Initiative: +8
AC: 25 (22 flat-footed, 15 Touch)
HP: 87 Current: 87
CMB: +13 CMD: 28 (29 vs. Sundering) Fort: +8 Reflex: +9 Will: +8
Conditions in Effect: Arcane Strike (+1 dmg), Power Attack (-2 Att/+6 dmg), Furious Focus (no penalty for 1st PA), Overhand Chop

Current Weapon in Hand: None
Chakram: 8/8 Claws: 5/5 rounds remaining

Battle Dance: 10/14 Rounds Remaining
Spells Remaining: Cantrips: (Read Magic, Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Prestidigitation, Mending)
1st Level 3/5 (Cure Light Wounds, Timely Inspiration, Grease(DC13), Vanish)
2nd Level 3/3 (Glitterdust(DC14), Minor Image, Gallant Inspiration)

Carak
Initiative: +2; Senses: low-light vision, scent; Perception: +8
AC: 16 (flat-footed 14, touch 12) HP: 13/13
CMB: +3 CMD: 15 (19 vs. trip) Fort: +5(6) Reflex: +5(6) Will: +1(2)[/sblock]___________________________

Cythera e'Kiernan

Carak

 

[Systole]

GM: Advancing through the door tomorrow unless I hear differently.

 

[Maidhc O Casain]

OOC: Sorry - couldn't reply when I read pm's post, and then forgot . . .

Bren accepts the keys from Cythera with a decisive nod and a smiile. "That makes sense, I suppose. Just leave me some room to get back past you if there's something on the other side that needs your . . . attention."
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[sblock=Mini Stats]
Breninyr Hydref
Initiative: +0
AC: 22 (19 Flat-Footed, 22 Touch)
HP: 62/62
CMB: +8 CMD: 26 (+10/28 Bull Rush)(+10/28 Grapple)
Fort: +11 Reflex: +08 Will: +17

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 (07/07)
Special Abilities: Ki Pool (08/08)

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

As Bren approaches the door, keys in hand, he feels a slight tingle in the metal. There's a spark of magic as each one slides into place, and a low rumble as the door opens of its own accord.

The passage revealed by the door is outfitted in white marble, and it leads into a white marble chamber that is identical in shape and size to the others that you have seen. However, it is very different in layout. On the far side of the chamber, a stairway leads further into the tomb. Between you and the stairway is an array of 49 tiles, each about 5 feet square and etched with a single letter. Crossing the room requires traversing the tiles in some way, as the sides of the room are closed off with magic veils, and it seems likely that they are of the impermeable sort. Not far from the tiles, there is an inscription in the floor, which reads simply:

Serroth Guide Thye Steppes
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The mechanical vibration you've heard is definitely louder in here, and Carak puts his ears back and whines. It seems to be emanating from the far side, down the stairs.

[sblock=Tile arrangement]

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[Maidhc O Casain]

The priest looks at the tile arrangement for a moment, his expression first thoughtful then excited. "Serroth! There's a way to cross using adjoining tiles that spell out 'Serroth!'" His enthusiasm grows as he continues. "Look, start here at this 'S' and move forward, then forward and left, then forward and left again, then forward and right, then forward, and finally forward and left!"
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[sblock=Mini Stats]
Breninyr Hydref
Initiative: +0
AC: 22 (19 Flat-Footed, 22 Touch)
HP: 62/62
CMB: +8 CMD: 26 (+10/28 Bull Rush)(+10/28 Grapple)
Fort: +11 Reflex: +08 Will: +17

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 (07/07)
Special Abilities: Ki Pool (08/08)

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

Fury stares at the symbols on the floor matching the letters from Serroth's name in the saying to that stretched across the floor that Breninyr pointed out. He nods smiling after he's pieced it together for himself.

"Good work, Breninyr."

Confidently striding from the S tile to the E tile and then the remaining letters of Serroth's name in order, R - R - O - T - H, Fury crosses the room.


• Orlando Furioso •

[sblock=MiniStats][size=+1]Fury[/size] Human Rogue 7 / Bard 2
Initiative: +7 Perception: +12

AC: 23 (16 touch; 18 flat-footed)
HP: 72 Current: 72
CMB: +8 CMD: 24 Fort: +4 Ref: +14 Will: +6

In Hand:
Effects/Conditions:

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]

 

[perrinmiller]

Cythera e'Kiernan, Bronze Dragon Disciple

Cythera looks surprised at how quickly Bren figured it out.

"Very well done! We are surely getting the hang of Serroth's thinking."

Though she waits with Carak, wanting to see if Fury makes it across safely. She restrains the husky to make sure he doesn't follow yet.

[sblock=Mini Stats]Initiative: +8
AC: 25 (22 flat-footed, 15 Touch)
HP: 87 Current: 87
CMB: +13 CMD: 28 (29 vs. Sundering) Fort: +8 Reflex: +9 Will: +8
Conditions in Effect: Arcane Strike (+1 dmg), Power Attack (-2 Att/+6 dmg), Furious Focus (no penalty for 1st PA), Overhand Chop

Current Weapon in Hand: Glaive
Chakram: 8/8 Claws: 5/5 rounds remaining

Battle Dance: 10/14 Rounds Remaining
Spells Remaining: Cantrips: (Read Magic, Detect Magic, Resistance, Light, Prestidigitation, Mending)
1st Level 3/5 (Cure Light Wounds, Timely Inspiration, Grease(DC13), Vanish)
2nd Level 3/3 (Glitterdust(DC14), Minor Image, Gallant Inspiration)

Carak
Initiative: +2; Senses: low-light vision, scent; Perception: +8
AC: 16 (flat-footed 14, touch 12) HP: 13/13
CMB: +3 CMD: 15 (19 vs. trip) Fort: +5(6) Reflex: +5(6) Will: +1(2)[/sblock]___________________________

Cythera e'Kiernan

Carak