No Man's Land (IC)

[Unkabear]

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OOC: There are in fact two sides to the argument here. The first is, you didn't state any readied actions, and since the combat's surprise round consisted of the undead attacking and dropping from the roof, you wouldn't get any action. The other side would be that their is a possibility that you didn't get the chance to post a ready action and got skipped over. Either way, it won't matter here. What does matter to me is that you didn't post an optional action, you just stated you thought you should have one. So realisticly, I have nothing to go on here, and that just prolonged this engagement. For future reference, if you're going to make that kind of a statement, it is your obligation to provide me with an alternative and save us a round of posting.

While Grift is unfortunatly felled by the horrid stench and paralysis of his "Ghastly" opponent, Meekor perseveres, forcing his holy energies upon the pair of attackers and rendering them both into wisps of dust. However, this holy power is lost on the powers of the antimagic field shielding Whin's deadly opponent.

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Lesson learned. I will be swifter on the keyboard next time. )

Grift furrows his brows...or at least attempts to as he sits paralyzed. Inside he was berating himself for not being ready and prepared and ready for such a transparent tactic.

 

[Darimaus]

The Choker reaches out again in an attempt to attack Whin, latching on with its tentacle. Whin grabs the appendage, and puts his full wait against the creature in an attempt to pull it free from the antimagic barrier. (OOC: I'm going to re-arrange what your trying to do here, since what you're going for and what you posted are 2 different things. This is because in order to move an opponent in grapple is a predescribed standard action, meaning you can't do it as part of the initial grapple check. Besides, since your grappling a tentacle, your still going to be taking full damage from the attack. Instead, since you know the creature is already going to attempt to start a grapple, I'm going to change your ready action to moving in a grapple and attempting to pull the Choker out of the field. Whin takes 36 damage from the attack.)

The Choker struggles against its oppressor, but after it realizes it can't escape, simply begins to tear into him again. (OOC: It uses the remainder of its attack actions to attempt to break the grapple, but fails. It uses its extra standard action to attack again, dealing an additional 33 damage.)

Meekor watches as the King escapes, memorizing the extravagent crown adorning the mans head.


Sylvie can't spot any magical effects on the Dragon, nor can she discern its age. while she does know alot about such dragons from her adventures, she can't specify how powerful this one is. For now it is simply pacing her.

 

[Bloodweaver1]

As the tattered remains of the mountains defenses begin to regroup, the dragon slumps down in agony. Obsidian notices a strange man in a flame colored robe begin to descend from a cave in the mountain. Closer inspection indicates that the man's skin is red, and he has horns and a tail.

The battle is over. The enemy, defeated but still alive, is outnumbered and on the run. He stands over the destroyed landscape like a lone great Oak in the middle of the grassy plains. Victory is his. Knowing this, an inner calm spreads throughout his body and were there once was rage there now is peace.

His violet eyes locks with the dragons. Seconds pass in silence before he gives the dragon a simple nod. The battle with the Daemon Queen was not an easy one and if were not for the dragon’s help he would still be locked in combat.

The red man casually strolls over to where Obsidian stands amidst the chaos and destruction.

"So you're the one the Stalkers were all in a huff about. You have to give them credit; they certainly know talent when they see it, though what they had planned for you, I can't begin to conceive. Obsidian. That's your name isn't it? I've only got the rumors to go off of here. I would like to thank you for aiding young Paul over there. That blasted woman comes back all the time just to torment him. I have a feeling she may start coming for you too. But where are my manners? Here isn't the place to discuss such issues. Would you accept an invitation to the heart of my mountain?"

“Lying I would be, if I did not say that the pleasure was mine. For those who take pleasure in the throws of combat are favored highly by The Lord of Battle.” He replies in his deep guttural voice. In one hand with the sound of metal screeching against metal he locks Granite securely across his shoulders and at the same time he takes a firm hold of his shield with his other hand. “Again will our paths cross if My Lord so chooses it.” He replies in reference to the Daemon Queen. Nodding his head, he accepts the man’s invitation and follows him back to his Kingdom.

 

[Fenris2]

Sylvie can't spot any magical effects on the Dragon, nor can she discern its age. While she does know a lot about such dragons from her adventures, she can't specify how powerful this one is. For now it is simply pacing her.

She says loudly (loudly as needed to carry to sensitive wyrm ears) in Draconic, "Noble one! Now just how cliche can we get? Beautiful damsel pursued by regal dragon. We seem to be missing a knight in shining armor on a horse though. . . (pantomimes looking around) You did not eat him early again did you? The casting department will be wroth. (laughs) More seriously, whats on your mind?"

Start a diplomacy to improve reactions here, although this whole thing is likely over long before diplomacy has time to work.

diplo 38: http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=1029138

OOC:

Sylvie a) readies an escape to ethereal if draco (or any buddies) make with the nasty, and yes she keeps her eyes open for the possibility that there is more than one 'opponent' and he is suppose to distract her for the setup.

However If that fails, or draco follows her ethereal some how... then she has two immediate actions she can perform, let me know what draco is attempting

b) Can immediately cast celerity, greater and close and pop off a black blade of despair before rejoing the normal time line

c) Has an immeditae 'shields up' action of raising a personal warding.. In this case it depends what draco does that gives immediate action, but probably either double green or green/violet = very likely one dead draco if it is dumb enough to attack

 

[Avalon®]

"I dun' trust 'er one bit. If one berk is willing to do that kind o' thing to us here, she may be capable o' more. I say we dun' trust 'er more than we can throw 'er."

"As fer the plan, how 'bout if we just rent out all the other rooms in the inn. I may be able to spare some coin."

 

[Rathan]

With the information he wanted in his minds eye... he quickly came back out of his stupor of thought long enough to see his friend Whin in serious danger... the tentacles ripping his flesh beyond mosts threshholds.. and quickly would lash out with a spell at a distance. His heavy training in healing magics finally comming to full view as he lowers into a kneed bent hanch only to cup his hands around a ball of forming white light. His eyes glowing of the same radiant glow basking his dark green form in shadows in the areas the light does not reach and quickly the ball of healing light forms within his hands. Qiuckly he disburses it, sending it hurtling into his friend Whins leg, picking a lower body part in hopes not to hit his comrades foe with it mistakenly as he grins..... [sblock=OOC] Casting Heal as a spell like ability 5/6 left for the day heh and with divine reach if meekor has to he will step within 30 feet of Whin. If he's already within 30 then he just casts from where he is.... this is Meekors next action whenever that may happen heh.. let hope it's before Whin drops....[/sblock]

 

[s@squ@tch]

Jareel Arinthis Monk 20 hp: 201/201

"I'm glad you see things the same way as I, Munthrek."

"We will need to find out more of this land that we have arrived at. I fear that I feel like I am ill prepared for this sojourn, as I am not fully convinced of what I am needed to do for my patron."

[sblock=OOC Darimaus] Was the old man able to give more detail to the crude map that Jareel had draw of No Man's Land?
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"First things first, Thorn, Sylvie, would you like to travel with us?" Jareel asks,"Travelling in numbers is always a good idea."

Jareel waits for an answer, and then watches the sylph take flight.

After discussing the finer points of draconic flight with Munthrek and Tekumo for a while, Jareel watches as Munthrek and Tekumo take flight to look for the sylph. Leaving Thorn and Jareel to guard the cabin.

 

[Shayuri]

Thorn gives Jareel a wry grin and sits down on a rock near the cabin.

"So. Are you independent, or were you sent by an organization?"

 

[Darimaus]

OOC: Jemal: As far as I can tell, Whin doesn't have a method to stay on his feet when he is below 0 HP. Please correct me if I'm wrong, for it will alter the stroy somewhat.

Whin collapses under the vicious assault of the Choker, losing his mighty grip on the creature. However, before the skilled warrior loses consciousness, his old friend and ally casts a heal spell on him, revitalizing him. (OOC: Grapple is lost, but Whin is back in action, albiet prone at this point. He should be at 149 HP by my count.)


OOC: s@squ@tch: I'm going to say that the old man isn't good wth maps because frankly, I haven't finalized the makeup of the island yet. (Hence why I try to avoid such questions ). Its almost compiled, and when its reasonably complete I will make sure each character gets their hands on a description.


Sylvie attempts a conversation with her dragon follower. Upon hearing her unusual form of speech, the dragon's flight style changes from a cautious and pacing pattern, to a playful joyous method.

" You are one of our saviors, aren't you? Come to help us with our horrid plague known as Albedo? We are saved! "


OOC: Bloodweaver1: I'm gonna put your part off til morning. I have alot of storyline stuff to compile, so I'm gonna get to sleep first.

 

[Fenris2]

Sylvie attempts a conversation with her dragon follower. Upon hearing her unusual form of speech, the dragon's flight style changes from a cautious and pacing pattern, to a playful joyous method.

" You are one of our saviors, aren't you? Come to help us with our horrid plague known as Albedo? We are saved! "

Sylvie thinks it odd that a 'white' dragon should be so happy/joyful. Is she sure its not a silver dragon??? I mean White dragons are noted for being bad guys and all, not that she is caught up in the good/evil thing. But still. . . Be on guard just in case with the same contigency actions until further notice.

Sense motive: 15 (lol) http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=1029769

She replies and smiles a bit at the dragons playfulness, "Ummm, that is correct. If you could be so kind to point me toward Halster, that will help me so I can retirieve my companions and we can get started."

OOC: If it does so then she will ask its name and offer hers in return thanking it, and be on her way...