Malvoisin's War of the Burning Sky - IC Thread

[Malvoisin]

OOC: Mal, how high is the 4th Floor window?

OOC: It's about 30 feet off the ground, Rhun.

 

[Rhun]

Seeing the knight rush forward toward the burning building, Xander can only shake his head. With these companions, the city would be swarming with Ragesians before they ever made their way outside the city gates. Still, Xander realized that he had the ability to expedite this particular problem's resolution.

"Hold, Coldan! Rushing into that place isn't going to help anyone."

Those words said, the warrior moves up to the side of the building, directly under the window. Taking a deep breath to center himself, Xander again brings the power of his mind into play and runs up the side of the place, heading for the window.


Up the walls

 

[Malvoisin]

Coldan rushes forward once again. He calls back, "Half-hand! Your god is one of ice? Can you summon water to help with the flame?" Assuming the the half-orc can help, Coldan will push in as quickly as possible.

"Telchur grants me the ability to create water, but not nearly enough to quench these flames." Markus grunts in response.

 

[Malvoisin]

Xander takes a moment to steady his focus, then launches himself directly up the side of the building. As he runs, he feels the heat of the stone under his feet, and knows that time is short. Reaching the fourth floor window, the psi-warrior pulls himself inside quickly. Within, flames lick at the walls and the heat scorches Xander's face. The imperiled woman can only stand and stare at him with her mouth agape. It seems that she is in shock.

 

[Shayuri]

Impressed despite herself, Aridha shouts up, "GRAB HIM!" She runs to a position underneath the strange warrior...to catch them if they fall.

Or at least cushion the impact.

 

[Rhun]

Realizing that time is short, Xander grabs the shocked woman and throws her over his shoulders. Thus encumbered, he realizes the trip back down the wall is not going to be nearly as easy as the run up.



Up the walls to move back down, but I think I will be limited to a move of 20' with the woman on my shoulders, meaning the last 10' is going to hurt. So, Xander will jump the last 10', to reduce the 1d6 to non-lethal damage. And, Xander might as well make a Jump check at +3 (DC15) to avoid the damage completely.

 

[stonegod]

Coldan watched with a mixed expression as the grim warrior ran up the wall.

Some hero you are. Even those who don't want to help are better at it than the might knight.

He sneered at his internal thought, just long enough to stand frozen as the overburdened Xander began to make his way down.

 

[Rystil Arden]

"Xander, your talents are much appreciated and never cease to impress. That barely was a detour at all," Cassandra compliments, then turns to the woman.

"Hey there, do you have any family who are also trapped in the building, or were you the only one? Are you feeling alright? You're going to need to get to safety--keep low and stay safe. Since you're not a spellcaster, the Inquisition will not be looking for you, so you should be okay once the shock of the attack dies down. May the gods watch over you and protect you. We must be on our way now."

*She turns back to her companions once the woman is out of earshot.*

"Quickly now. We can ill afford any more distractions. My heart aches for the innocents and their families each time we see something like this, but if all those of Gate Pass are slaughtered under the heel of the Ragesians, that will include everyone we save right now."

 

[Malvoisin]

Realizing that time is short, Xander grabs the shocked woman and throws her over his shoulders. Thus encumbered, he realizes the trip back down the wall is not going to be nearly as easy as the run up.



Up the walls to move back down, but I think I will be limited to a move of 20' with the woman on my shoulders, meaning the last 10' is going to hurt. So, Xander will jump the last 10', to reduce the 1d6 to non-lethal damage. And, Xander might as well make a Jump check at +3 (DC15) to avoid the damage completely.

Xander hefts the woman up and over his shoulders. In her state of shock and surprise, she offers no resistance whatsoever. The woman's mouth merely gapes open as Xander grits his teeth, leaps back out the window, and begins to move back down the side of the building as quickly as he can. Nearing the bottom, he realizes that he has reached the limits of his powers, and launches himself down toward the street below, hoping to minimize the damage to himself and his rescuee. [Jump Check: 11]

Xander hits the street hard, and lands on his shoulder painfully. [1 damage, non-lethal] But, the warrior rolls to his feet quickly, and, testing his shoulder, realizes it could have been much worse...it's just a bruise.

Aridha helps to break the fall somewhat, and manages to prevent the rescued woman from suffering any serious injuries as she tumbles to the ground. Unfortunately, the woman appears to have passed out from the excitement of her rescue, causing Cassandra's queries to fall on unresponsive ears. But then, some other people approach hurriedly from the crowd, apparently they too lived in the building. They shower Xander with thanks, and also turn their attentions to the woman. "Mariella, are you alright?" "She's passed out, but I think she'll be fine." "Thank the gods you were here to help!" "We'll get her to safety now, thank you, thank you so much!"

With her concerned friends taking custody of the woman, the party is free to move on once again.

 

[Rhun]

Xander rubs his bruised shoulder as he moves to rejoin his companions. The muscular warrior wears a look on his face that clearly shows he is nearly out of patience with all of the distractions. "Now, can we get back to the job?"