Paths of Legend - Tragedy at Silvergard (Vol 2)

[crazy_monkey1956]

Valen, Muzdum, William and Aleera crest the ridge about 50 feet off from the rest of the group, outside the edge of the entangle area.

Johen is looking a little nervous now and Alaric realizes that the duration of the entangle is about to expire.

With Aleera present, all of the group notices the striking resemblance between her and the visage currently replacing Corath's normal illusory face.

William sees now that the ghostly visage who guided him through the tunnels has somehow taken over Corath.

The visage smiles slyly...she knows the spell is about to expire as well.

"One last chance. Hand over the Dagger...and the elf...and the rest of you will be unharmed and even rewarded for your efforts. If you refuse...this construct's body is capable of far more than it is aware of. I will be more than happy to give you a demonstration."

 

[shadowmask]

[sblock=OOC: Player's reaction...] OH! NO![/sblock]
Images from another time flash through Corath's mind. Clearer than in the past, she remembers being at the command of a rather handsome man pretending to be what he wasn't. His hatred for another, a half-elven woman with golden hair and silver eyes, feeding his ambition. His total unconcern when he ordered her to topple the tower. His leaving her behind because she didn't possess a soul...

Corath gives another push to get the Serpent woman out of her body. I will never allow you to hurt my friends. And they won't allow you to hurt the elven woman.

[sblock=OOC]One last Will Save: (1d20=11). So much for that idea.[/sblock]

 

[Voda Vosa]

"Wha's happening here? Ah'm... Ah'm confused... Who Am I supposed to crush?" The dwarf waves his hammer, doubtful

 

[Helfdan]

Valen

The tall ranger steps in front of Aleera. "I do not know what you are. But you cannot have her!" His quiet, rough voice is steady as he levels his longbow.

 

[Jemal]

"If your cause was as just as you had led me to believe, you would not have had to resort to this. I gave my word that I would speak to them about this dagger, and find the truth. You obviously couldn't wait, or knew that they would not give in to your dark demands. As such, I must hold myself responsible for their safety. As you say, her body is capable of much. Perhaps we can rebuild it once we have dealt with you." Sir William holds his sword with both hands, holy energy beginning to swirl around the blade as he points it at her. "We'll not give up one of our own so easily."

 

[Voda Vosa]

Confused, Muzdum rise his hammer. "Yeah! Thats right, whatever he says!" The dwarf possitions next to the knight, and with the hilt of his warhammer, he touches William. "Hey, ye tell me what ta do, Ah'm more confused than a dwarf in a forest."

 

[Yttermayn]

Aohdan nods slightly in agreement with William's words and casually positions himself to flank Not-Corath, avoiding the entangle area if possible.

 

[crazy_monkey1956]

OOC: Bumpity to get Arkhandus' attention. Does Alaric have anything to add?

 

[Arkhandus]

(ooc: No, that's why I didn't post anything more. I check every other day or so.)

 

[crazy_monkey1956]

The visage sneers, Very well.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vokcdf4nORk]The Serpent Within[/ame]

The duration of Johen's entangle expires...

The companions hear a familiar sching as Corath's rapier deploys...

And then a second sching as another rapier extends from her left hand.

OOC: Roll initiative!

OOC: shadowmask, roll initiative also. On your turns, you'll be able to make Will saves to try to push Azilyk out.

OOC Edit: Wow, I hadn't intended for it to embed, but it works. The music is what is important here, though the symbolism of the clips is also appropriate.