Shards of Memory--Act I: The Boundless Void

[Festy_Dog]

"Too bad you didn't take me up on that bet, Zaeryn," Diedrik replies when they get to the bottom, "But then who wants to sit down and define the parameters within which something may be considered weird?"

*The troubadour keeps his weapon drawn as he starts to move around towards the holy symbol.*

"The fire that was used may have been used against them by our unknown assailent, who also appears to have a taste for battering and stabbing. Anyone take enough interest in fashion to tell me where that design of hat is made?" he asks the others present, and indicates the corpse of what is assumably the captain.

 

[Rystil Arden]

*As Yuriko and Diedrik enter the hold, Zaeryn notices the presence of magical auras. At about the same time, the lifeless corpses of the unmarked dead shudder and begin to rise slowly, turning to glare with empty eyes at the living who have entered the ship.*

(OOC: Initiative is unnecessary--you guys automatically win. Yuriko is ahead and in the hold with her katana, as is Diedrik who approached to examine items of the animated corpses. They are followed by Kirkesh still on the stairs, and Zaeryn is taking the rear)

 

[Keia]

"And us . . . without a holy one," Yuriko murmured. Yuriko held her ground and readied herself for the tainted things to approach before she struck. "Wait for them to come to us . . . so we can retreat if necessary."


OOC: Readying to attack when they approach. Attack +10 [+1 sacred] Katana (1d10+7/19-20/x2/S)

 

[Festy_Dog]

"Told you I'm a poor replacement for a healer," Diedrik says with a chuckle.

*The troubadour takes on a combat stance and mutters something. There is a brief flash of magic and he begins reciting a poem. It is made a little interesting in that it is not just inspiring, but contains useful tactical hints to keep in mind while fighting the undead. He carefully maneuvers himself, closer to Yuriko and the others, taking Yuriko's advice.*

OOC: swift action - casting inspirational boost partial action - inspire courage (+2 attack & damage; +2 to saves vs. fear and charm effects; affects allies within earshot; morale bonuses) move action - stepping closer to Yuriko

 

[unleashed]

Zaeryn T'Erilan, Male Altanian Arcanist

“Not at all, Diedrik, and I’d definitely say this qualifies as weird.”

*Glancing behind himself first, to make sure the helmsman hasn’t made his way downstairs, Zaeryn mutters a few arcane phrases as he raises his hand towards the walking dead.*

[SBLOCK=OOC]Zaeryn will cast resonating bolt at the corpses which are rising, assuming he can line at least two up without hitting any party members (60 ft. line, 5d4 sonic damage; DC 22 reflex save/half), otherwise he’ll hurl a group of magic missiles (3d4+3) at the lead creature. This assumes his precaution of looking behind doesn’t find any foes. If it does, cast whichever spell meets the conditions listed earlier, at those coming from behind.[/SBLOCK]

 

[Rystil Arden]

(OOC: Okay, just need Kirkesh and we're set!)

 

[Bront]

"Oh, fun, dead people." Kirkesh quips.

He sighs at Yuriko's suggestion and draws his bow, launching a round into the lead before it gets here.

OOC: MW Comp Longbow (110') +10 1d8 20x3. Undead, just what he's worst at fighting.

 

[Rystil Arden]

*Diedrik performs an inspiring poem.*

*Zaeryn looks for an opening to fire a resonating bolt, but since he's still on the stairs, there aren't many trajectories he can use, and his friends block all of them, so he fires a barrage of magic missiles at one of the stirring corpses, the one with the holy symbol. It can't really be called the 'lead' creature, since they're all still lying on the ground and stirring, but it's closest anyway.*

*Kirkesh shoots the same one, though it doesn't seem badly hurt enough by the arrow and the missiles to cease its stirring and find eternal rest just yet.*

*Yuriko sits out in front with her sword while everyone else attacks, eyeing the stirring corpses and waiting for them to advance towards her.*

*The undead finish stirring and slowly rise to their feet, balefully glaring at the intruders, the holy symbol chain dropped disdainfully onto the ground by the injured one as they advance closer but don't reach Diedrik or Yuriko yet.*

(OOC: Diedrik inspires.

Zaeryn shoots missiles.
UndeadC takes 10 Damage.

Kirkesh's Attack 14 + 12 = 26 (don't forget Inspire)
UndeadC takes 8 more Damage, total 18.

Everyone's turn again. Yuriko's readied action fizzles due to not being triggered, though she may ready again if she wishes)

 

[Keia]

OOC: Second verse - same as the first

 

[unleashed]

Zaeryn T'Erilan, Male Altanian Arcanist

*Zaeryn checks behind them again for any unwelcome visitors, before hurling another barrage of magic missiles at the undead.*

[SBLOCK=OOC]Zaeryn casts magic missile (3d4+3) at the same target, unless he sees something coming up behind them.[/SBLOCK]