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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Urko" data-source="post: 2342406" data-attributes="member: 30822">Conflict on the river, conclusionAlthough she would no doubt be disturbed by the comparison, Sanae looks like an avatar of the Fury herself when she charges across the deck. Kajalaketh fumbles with his sword, but to no avail; the paladin’s blade drives deeply into his belly. The patrol boat captain's hand goes to the wound automatically; it comes away completely red. The air between Kajalaketh and Sanae shimmers, as if distorted by great heat. For a moment, it seems to Sanae as if she is on a battlefield, surrounded by foes that she cannot quite bring into focus. They slash at her numerous times before fading into non-existence.Xavier notices Sanae’s guard shift from the patrol boat captain to some unseen enemy. While he watches, several cuts and gashes appear on her face and body, with no apparent physical cause. Turning back to Kajalaketh, he brings his blade around in a wide arc, tearing open the enemy’s throat. Kajalketh slumps to his knees and spits blood. He speaks in a bubbling, gurgling voice. ”You fools, this body is but a shell. I am eternal. You have earned our attention. And my personal wrath.” Derisive laughter quickly turns to a shuddering cough and he brings forth another gout of gore. ”See you in your dreams...” He falls forward and a light seems to pass from his eyes. He looks at Xavier again uncomprehendingly and whispers ”My Lord, where have you gone? Why have you left me?” With another gasp he falls silent; an empty vessel. For a moment, there is no sound but the lapping waves and distant bird calls. The sailors look from the blood-stained decks to the party’s dripping weapons. Finally one, a female khorovar, steps forward. It is clear that she is struggling to keep a fearful tremor out of her voice. ”Please, don’t kill us. We have little wealth, but the captain kept a chest with our payroll in his quarters. Take it if you wish, but spare the lives of my crew.” A fire of defiance briefly dances in her eyes. ”If you need more blood, let mine serve.” She unstraps her rapier and lets it fall with a clatter to the boards.  Sanae takes another 7 hp damage. Kajalaketh is completely dead (no chance of revival short of raise dead). Combat is over unless anyone wishes to attack the crew. Remember that you have three prisoners on the boat, one of whom is still conscious, but under guard by Eff Flat. Borden: since we’re out of combat, you’ve got plenty of time to use Sacred Boost if you want – just let us know the target and total healing. Also, please note that last round when I NPC’d you, I had you burn your cause fear spell to cast cure light wounds on yourself (no one else was in range and you were down to only 5 hp).</blockquote>

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